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Ryan Sweeting and Kaley Cuoco Tie the Knot
Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at 10:02AM
The New Year keeps bringing fabulous news for couples. First Caroline Wozniacki got engaged to her longtime boyfriend Rory McIlroy and now tennis player Ryan Sweeting made a Big Bang to begin 2014 (pun intended) by marrying his girlfriend Kaley Cuoco!
The pair got engaged September 26th after only 3 months of dating, but she said this on Ellen about their first few days together,
You know by day two I was like, 'Oh, my god.' It was so unbelievable'. I said, 'This is it, this is it.'
She posted the above pictures on Instagram and captioned the first with,
Yep :) #thesweetings.
Congrats to the couple!
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|Publication number
|Publication type
|Application number
|Publication date
|Jun 22, 2004
|Filing date
|Nov 18, 2002
|Priority date
|Nov 18, 2002
|Fee status
|Also published as
|Publication number
|Thong Binh Kha, Jeff Clarke Murphy, Wayne A. Zahlit, Esfir Felman
|Original Assignee
|Trompeter Electronics, Inc.
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (98), Non-Patent Citations (3), Referenced by (46), Classifications (17), Legal Events (8)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a modular cross-connect used for routing, monitoring and testing of signals in, for example, the telecommunications industry.
2. Related Art
Digital signal cross-connect (DSX) equipment plays an important part in the installation, monitoring, testing, restoring, and repairing of digital communications networks. Digital signal cross-connect modules are often used to provide cross-connections of digital signal lines at locations that are suited for testing and repairing the digital lines. For instance, many telephone service providers' central offices have digital signal cross-connect modules. A single DSX module generally interconnects two telecommunications apparatuses of a telecommunications network. The module is typically mounted in a rack or bank with similar modules. The bank forms a digital signal cross-connect unit (DSX unit). The DSX modules provide a point of access to the digital signals being transmitted over the digital lines of the telecommunications network, yet appear as almost invisible to the rest of the network. By utilizing the DSX modules, an operator can monitor, test and repair the digital equipment that is used by the telecommunications network without significantly interfering with the transmission of signals.
A need exists in the industry for low cost DSX chassis that have high density of modules.
Accordingly, the present invention is directed to a modular cross connect with a removable switch assembly that substantially obviates one or more of the problems and disadvantages of the related art.
There is provided a modular cross-connect including a chassis configured to receive a plurality of cross-connect modules therein and having a front face and a rear cover. A plurality of fixed portions of cross-connect modules are mounted in the chassis such that rear facing connectors of each of the fixed portions extend outward from the rear cover of the chassis. Each fixed portion has a front-facing connector configured to mate with a rear-facing connector of a corresponding removable portion of a cross-connect module.
A plurality of slots are formed in the chassis. Each slot is configured to receive a removable portion of a cross-connect module and to align a rear-facing connector of a removable portion of a cross-connect module for connection with a front-facing connector of a fixed portion of a cross-connect module. A plurality of doors are at the front face of the chassis, each door corresponding to one of the plurality of slots and being pivotally mounted for rotation about an axis parallel to a width of the chassis. Insertion of a removable portion of a cross-connect module into one of the plurality of slots causes a corresponding one of the plurality of doors to pivot about the axis to permit entry of the removable portion of the cross-connect module into the chassis.
In a further aspect of the invention the doors each include a rail for guiding the module during insertion, doors are mounted on a horizontally mounted rod extending in a direction perpendicular to direction of insertion.
In a further aspect of the invention each module includes a release lever and a locking tab for coupling to a corresponding door.
In a further aspect of the invention a rail plate with grooves is added for guiding the modules during insertion.
In a further aspect of the invention a plurality of printed circuit boards are coupled to the connectors on the rear cover and aligned parallel to a direction of insertion of the modules.
In a further aspect of the invention each module includes two release levers and two locking tabs for coupling to a corresponding door and to a rail plate mounted over the bottom plate.
In a further aspect of the invention the modules may be inserted in two different orientations.
In a further aspect of the invention there is included a connector on the printed circuit board for engaging the module when the module is inserted, the connector having a chamfered edge. The connector may be a multi-pin make-before-break connector.
In a further aspect of the invention the top housing assembly of the chassis includes a Printed Circuit Board assembly with a plurality of switches, each of the switches having an LED integrally mounted within it. In a further aspect of the invention each module includes a micro-strip line PCB. The Printed Circuit Board assembly includes a micro-strip line PCB.
In a further aspect of the invention each switch includes a removable lense over the LED.
In a further aspect of the invention the module includes a plurality of jacks on its front side, each jack including a strain relief.
Additional features and advantages of the invention will be set forth in the description that follows, and in part will be apparent from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. The advantages of the invention will be realized and attained by the structure particularly pointed out in the written description and claims hereof as well as the appended drawings.
It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention as claimed.
The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the invention and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and together with the description serve to explain the principles of the invention. In the drawings:
FIG. 1 is a front isometric view of one embodiment of a cross-connect chassis of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a rear isometric view of one embodiment of the chassis of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is an isometric assembly view of an cross-connect module of one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a partial cross-sectional view of a chassis and one inserted cross-connect module of one embodiment of the present invention.
FIGS. 5A-5E show different views of a cross-connect module of one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5F shows a partial plan view of a printed circuit board (PCB) of a fixed portion mated to a printed circuit board of a removable portion of the cross-connect module.
FIGS. 6A-6C illustrate three different views of a fixed PCB assembly portion of one embodiment of the present invention.
FIGS. 7A-7C illustrate the printed circuit board of an insertion module of one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 illustrates a top housing assembly of the chassis of one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 illustrates a cross-sectional view of the top housing assembly.
FIG. 10 illustrates an isometric view of a PCB assembly portion of the top housing assembly.
FIG. 11 shows an isometric view of a rail plate of one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12 illustrates additional detail of a door of one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 13 illustrates how multiple doors are assembled in the chassis.
FIG. 14 illustrates a cross-section of a make-before-break connector.
FIG. 15 shows an electrical schematic of tracer circuitry of the chassis.
FIGS. 16-17 illustrate electrical schematics of connections between the cross-connect modules and chassis in two different insertion orientations.
Reference will now be made in detail to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
One embodiment of a cross-connect of the present invention is described with reference to FIGS. 1-14.
FIG. 1 is a front isometric view of a chassis 101 that receives a plurality of modules 120. Three cross-connect modules 120A-120C are depicted for purposes of illustration. Each module 120 is inserted into an interior space of chassis 101. Sides of chassis 101 include a left side panel 180 and a right side panel 190. Chassis 101 also includes a top housing assembly 125, left and right side panels 180, 190, a bottom plate 126, a plurality of spacers 127, and a plurality of doors 128, which are shown in a closed position in FIG. 1. Doors 128 are closed when modules 120 are removed to minimize the amount of dust and other debris that may enter the interior of chassis 101. FIG. 1 also shows push buttons 110, with internal LEDs.
FIG. 2 is a rear isometric view of chassis 101. A back wall (rear cover) 140 of chassis 101 has a plurality of circular openings. When module 120 is positioned in chassis 101, BNC jacks 220 extending from a rear portion of module 120 extend outward from corresponding openings in back wall 140. Each BNC jack 220 is preferably secured in position in an opening of back wall 140 by a nut 490 (not shown in FIG. 2, see FIG. 4) that mates with a threaded portion on the body of jack BNC 220. This also secures the rear portion (discussed below) of module 120 in chassis 101.
As further shown in FIG. 2, chassis 110 includes left side panel 180 and right side panel 190. Top housing assembly 125 includes a terminal block 215, LEDs 210, and tracer ports 230.
Chassis 101, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, includes top housing assembly 125, side panels 180, 190, bottom plate 126, and rear cover 140. Rear cover 140 is also used as a dust cover and a platform to securely mount the rear portion of modules 120. Top housing assembly 125 is used for mounting switches 110, tracer lights 230, and power wiring. Bottom plate 126 is used as a platform to mount and support rail plate 101 (see FIG. 11).
FIG. 4 is a side or end cross-sectional view of chassis 101 illustrating positioning of module 120 within chassis 101. This view illustrates that module 120 includes a fixed (or rear) portion 440 (rear PCB assembly 440) and a removable (or front) portion 480 (also called a switch PCB assembly).
Removable portion 480 is electrically connected to fixed portion 440 by an edge connector 460 (a multi-pin connector). Edge connector 460 of fixed portion 440 mates with an edge of a printed circuit board (PCB) 310 of removable portion 480. Edge connector 460 preferably has chamfer edges and nickel/gold plating to improve reliability by reducing wear during insertion to and withdrawal from rear PCB assembly 440.
Printed circuit board 310 of removable portion 480 mates with rear PCB assembly 440. Side panel 180 is shown at the bottom of the assembly in FIG. 4. An upper support bar 419 is shown at the top of the assembly. A rail 416 of rail plate 1101 at bottom is used to guide insertion of module 120. FIG. 4 also shows a cross-section of top housing assembly 125, terminal block 215, and a cross-section of bottom support plate 126. As illustrated, top housing assembly 125 includes push button switch 110 tracer port 230, and rear LED 210.
Rear PCB assembly 440 includes 4 edge-mount BNC jacks 220, a PCB board 430, and a make-before-break edge connector 460. Microstrip line techniques are used on the board design to control the impedance of the conductors to achieve optimum RF parameters. An input signal normally enters at BNC "IN" jack 220A, moves through a micro-strip line on one side of board 430, loops through multi-pin connector 460, moves through a micro-strip line on the other side of PCB 430, and exits at BNC "XIN" jack 220C. The signal paths are similar for "OUT" and "XOUT." Specifically, an output signal normally enters through BNC "XOUT" jack 220D, moves through a micro-strip line on one side of board 430, loops through multi-pin connector 460, moves through a micro strip line on the other side of board 430, and exits at BNC "OUT" jack 220B. (See also circuit diagram of FIG. 15, which shows an electrical schematic of tracer circuitry of chassis 101, and FIGS. 16-17, which show electrical schematics of module 120 and chassis 101 in two different insertion orientations.)
When module 120 is inserted and mates with rear PCB assembly 440, contacts of multi-pin edge connector 460 are forced open and the signal moves to PCB 310 then back to the rear PCB 430 before leaving chassis 101. Thus, module 120 allows the user to monitor the signals and re-route them if necessary.
FIG. 3 shows an exploded, isometric view of removable portion 480 of module 120. As shown in FIG. 3, module 120 includes a thermoplastic housing (frame) 305, a thermoplastic lid 301, and a printed circuit board (PCB) 310 that includes four mini-WECo jacks 302. PCB 310 is enclosed within thermoplastic housing 305 and thermoplastic lid 301. FIG. 3 also shows two locking release levers 303, 304, which are used to disengage module 120 from chassis 101 upon withdrawal.
FIGS. 5A-5B show two views of removable module 120. Module 120 includes housing (frame) 305 having PCB 310 mounted therein. (Several views of PCB 310 are also shown in FIGS. 7A-7C.) PCB 310 includes a portion 506 configured for mating with edge connector 460 of fixed portion 440. Four MiniWECo jacks 302 are mounted on a front edge of PCB 310. Micro-strip conductors on PCB 310 carry electrical signals from portion 506 to jacks 302. A first switch assembly 505A normally connects the conductors of jacks 302B and contact post 517A. A second switch assembly 505B normally connects the conductors of jacks 302C and contact post 571B. Switch 505A is connected to contact post 517B (breaking the normal connection) upon insertion of a MiniWECo plug into jack 302B. Similarly, switch 505B is connected to 571A (breaking the normal connection) upon insertion of a MiniWECo plug into jack 302C. 302A and 302D are for monitoring purposes. FIG. 5B also shows a view of actuator 516 and contact post 517, which are positioned towards the front of module 120.
FIGS. 5C-5E show additional views of module 120. Specifically, FIGS. 5C and 5E shows two side views of module 120, and FIG. 5D shows module 120 with thermoplastic lid 301 mounted and closed.
FIG. 5F shows another partial view of module 120 that is mated with rear PCB assembly 440. Rear PCB assembly 440 includes micro-strip line PCB 430, BNC jacks 220 coupled to PCB 430, and edge connector 460. Removable portion 480, which is mated with rear PCB assembly 440, includes, as also shown in previous figures, PCB 310, mini-WECo jacks 302, and actuator 516. Module 120 also includes a rail ridge (see also FIG. 12, element 1201) at the top, locking release levers 303, 304 and locking tabs 531. Each mini-WECo jack 302 also has a strain relief ridge 533, for improved product reliability. Strain relief ridge 533 is designed to minimize the insertion forces imposed on solder joint between the mini-WECo jack 302 and PCB assembly 440. When a plug is inserted into the mini-WECo jack 302, the strain relief ridge 533 will absorb and distribute the forces from the insertion onto the thermoplastic housing 305 and the thermoplastic lid 301, with which it is in direct contact, and then transfer the insertion forces onto the chassis 101 (rather than onto the PCB 310). This can prevent solder joint fracture that will eventually degrade performance of chassis 101.
Referring to FIGS. 4, 5A and 5C, fixed portion 440 is described in further detail. Fixed portion 440 includes PCB 430 upon which BNC jacks 220 are mounted at one edge. Edge connector 460 is mounted on an opposite edge of PCB 430. Microstrip conductors on PCB 430 electrically connect BNC jacks 220 to edge connector 460. Edge connector 460 makes connections between the conductors so that jack 220A is normally connected to jack 220C, and jack 220B is normally connected to jack 220D, to provide cross-connect functionality. However, when removable portion 480 is mated with edge connector 460, the normal connections made by edge connector 460 are broken and the conductors are instead electrically connected to conductors within removable portion 480.
FIGS. 6A-6C illustrate additional views of fixed portion 440 of module 120. Specifically, FIG. 6A illustrates a front view of fixed portion 440 (i.e., looking into chassis 101 through open door 128), FIG. 6B illustrates a side view of fixed portion 440, and FIG. 6C illustrates a back view of fixed portion 440, looking from the rear of chassis 101 towards BNC jacks 220.
FIGS. 7A-7C illustrate three additional views of printed circuit board 310 of removable portion 480. Specifically, FIG. 7A shows a view looking into chassis 101 from the front, illustrating mini-WECo jacks 302 and a cross-section of PCB 310. FIG. 7B illustrates a side view (i.e., looking at PCB 310 from a direction of right side panel 190), and FIG. 7C shows a rear view of PCB 310. Note in particular mini-WECo jacks 302 and their stress relief ridges 533 in FIG. 7B.
FIGS. 8 and 9 illustrate top housing assembly 125 that forms the top portion of chassis 101. Top housing assembly 125 includes a chassis member 801 having a portion 803 that forms a top face of chassis 101, a portion 805 that forms part of the front face of chassis 101 and a portion 804 that forms part of the rear face of chassis 101. Switches 110 are structurally mounted on a PCB assembly portion 805. LEDs 210 and tracer ports 230 are mounted on portion 804. Switches 110 are electrically connected to a PCB 807. LEDs 210 and tracer ports 230 are electrically connected to PCB assembly 807 via wires (not shown). PCB assembly 807, terminal block 215, LEDs 210, tracer ports 230 and switches 110 constitute tracing circuitry that has no electrical interconnection to modules 120. Configuration and operation of tracer circuitry would be apparent to a person skilled in the relevant art, and is illustrated in schematic form in FIG. 15, and FIGS. 16-17, which show electrical schematics of module 120 and chassis 101 in two different insertion orientations.
The PCB assembly 807 includes a PCB with pre-installed surface mount resistors and diodes (not shown in the figures), and push-button switch assemblies that include switch bodies 110, removable/replaceable color lenses, and LEDs (not shown, housed inside switch 110).
FIG. 10 illustrates an additional view of PCB assembly 807. As shown in FIG. 10, PCB assembly 807 includes a plurality of switches 110, each of which includes an LED mounted integrally within it. Each switch 110 also includes a color-coded lens 1001, which may be easily replaced in the field.
FIG. 11 is an illustration of a thermoplastic rail plate 1101, which is mounted above bottom plate 126 in chassis 101, and is used to guide modules 120 being inserted into chassis 101. As shown in FIG. 11, rail plate 1101 includes rail grooves 1102, rails 416, spacer stabilizers 1103 to keep spacers 127 from moving after installation, and locking stoppers 1104 that mate with tabs 531 for guiding and fixing in place modules 120.
FIG. 12 illustrates three views of door 128, which upon insertion of module 120, also functions as a rail guide. As shown in FIG. 12, door 128 includes upper rail ridges 1201, a lock stopper 1202, a hole 1203, and a cavity 1204 for mating with corresponding parts of module 120. Dashed line 1205 shows an axis of rotation of door 128 upon insertion of module 120.
FIG. 13 illustrates additional detail of a door assembly 1305, which is mounted on the front of chassis 101. As shown in FIG. 13, door assembly 1305 includes a plurality of doors 128, separated by spacers 127. On either side of door assembly 1305, there are end spacers 1304. For each door 128, a spring 1302 acts to keep it biased towards a closed state, to prevent entry of dust and other debris. A bracket 1301 is used to couple springs 1302 to door assembly 1305. A circular rod 1303 is used to mount the springs 1302 and to link all doors 128 and spacers 127 together. End spacers 1304 and spacers 127 may be formed, for example, from metal or thermoplastic.
Door 128 is normally in a closed position until module 120 is inserted to open it Then door 128 serves as an upper rail, in addition to rail plate 1101, to guide module 120 to mating correctly with the multi-pin connector 460 of rear PCB assembly 440. Upon withdrawal of module 120, spring 1302 will force door 128 back to a closed position. Thus, door 128 prevents dust and other debris from entering the interior of chassis 101 and causing contamination to internal components. As compared to a side-mounted door assembly, the vertical door design allows higher module density with the same chassis size, e.g., either 19″ or 23″ wide chassis.
FIG. 14 shows a cross-section of connector 460. The connector shown in FIG. 14 is a make-before-break type connector. Connector 460 may also be a pin-and-socket type, which may be more reliable, and provide better performance, but would result in higher cost.
In operation, when removable portion 480 is coupled to fixed portion 440 via edge connector 460, the electrical connections creating the cross-connect that were previously made by edge connector 460 (e.g., contacts 1402, 1403) are instead made by switches 505A and 505B. That is, when edge 506 of PCB 310 is inserted into cavity 1401 of connector 460, contacts 1402, 1403 are forced apart, breaking the electrical connection between conductors 1404 and 1405. This permits the signals from BNC jacks 220 and the connections made therebetween to be accessible at the front of removable portion 480. (See FIGS. 16-17.)
Referring back to FIGS. 1 and 2, chassis 101 populated with modules 120 can be used in a telephone company central office to connect telephone company equipment. In this environment, the equipment is connected to BNC jacks 220 at the rear of chassis 101. The fixed portions 440 then provide the desired interconnections between the equipment To reduce cost, modules 120 will not be needed until signal access is desired for re-routing or monitoring. Accordingly, it is anticipated that chassis 101 will typically be configured with all of fixed portions 440 in position in chassis 101 prior to chassis 101 being shipped to a customer. Modules 120 can then be added or removed by a customer, as necessary.
Referring back to FIG. 1, note that chassis 101 includes a row of lighted, push-button switches 110 along the top edge of the front panel. One switch 110 corresponds to each module slot of chassis 101. Referring to FIG. 2, note that at the rear of chassis 101, there is row of tracer ports 230 and a row of tracer LEDs 210. A pair of tracer ports 230 and an LED 210 are also associated with each module slot of chassis 101.
Switches 110, ports 230 and LEDs 210 are used for troubleshooting cable runs by tracing cabling between equipment bays as is known in the art. For example, given a coaxial cable that connects a first module in a first chassis to a module in a second, remotely-located chassis, a tracer port 230 corresponding to the first module would typically be connected by a wire to a tracer port on the second, remotely-located module. Depressing switch 110 associated with the first module would then complete an electrical circuit that would (1) light an LED within switch 110 itself, (2) light rear panel LED 210 associated with the first module, and (3) light the remotely-located, rear panel LED associated with the second module. This facilitates the tracing of cabling by technicians for troubleshooting.
DSX chassis 101 of the present invention with cross-connect modules 120 installed provides signal crossing functions in digital networks located in a central cross connecting location for the ease of testing, monitoring, restoring and repairing the digital signals and associated equipment. Chassis 101 with BNC jacks 220 of fixed portions 440 preinstalled into chassis 101 can provide only crossing function capability. However, chassis 101 with removable module 120 installed can provide capabilities for testing, monitoring, and rerouting the digital signals as well as providing the normal crossing functionality.
Note that, when installed in a first orientation, module 120 permits front-panel access to the following signals: IN, OUT, MONITOR IN and MONITOR OUT. However, if module 210 is installed in a different orientation (i.e., rotated 180 degrees so that the MiniWECo jack 302 that was on the top is on the bottom after rotation), removable portion 480 permits front-panel access to the following signals: XIN, XOUT, MONITOR XIN and MONITOR XOUT. (See also electrical schematics of FIGS. 16-17.) This feature permits front panel access to all back-panel signals. Furthermore, signal access is achieved in a module size that is smaller that would be required to provide simultaneous access to back-panel signals, permitting a size savings in module 120 and chassis 101.
It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims. Thus, the breadth and scope of the present invention should not be limited by any of the above-described exemplary embodiments, but should be defined only in accordance with the following claims and their equivalents.
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I did the "fun run" which they didn't record the times for and when the slower runners ran out they were crashing on the path with the faster runners. one poor runner had to scale a fence and the didnt cone the side of the road so if you were forced on the road your were straight in the path of oncoming cars! The course was also short.
I heard the half was equally a nightmare...course was short, poor direction from marshalls...and the recorded timings was done by a rolling video camera!! so if your number wasnt showing your results wasnt recorded, i heard from our running club chairman that a license that is supposed to be displayed wasnt either.(not sure which one they are talking about) I'm glad i didint do the half and plumped for helping a new runner do the 5k because i would have been fuming if my results hadnt been recorded.


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A frisson of excitement is growing among the excluded, the renters, the struggling buyers and the plain London-haters. Could it be that the bloated excrescence that is the capital's property market is finally going to pop?
This week Spicerhaart, the country's biggest independent estate agency, said the number of viewings per property in London had fallen by nearly a third since the same time last year. Even the Monopoly money that has fuelled the "super-prime" Mayfair market is running short, with upmarket agents Knight Frank reporting price growth at its weakest since January 2011.
Asking prices in London on Rightmove, the biggest property search website, have fallen for the last two months, and on Monday it will report they are down again.
The law of gravity for so long defied by the capital appears to be reasserting itself. Maybe this should come as no surprise; the near-vertical rise in London prices, with some boroughs witnessing 30% price growth over the last 12 months, has taken the average home price to within a whisker of half a million quid. First-time buyers are having to pay nine times their income to secure a home: a record high, and a truly phenomenal increase from the three-to-four-times-income level that lasted from 1991 to 1999.
Are buyers going on strike? The mundane answer may be that they simply can't amass the finance to buy. The mortgage market review (MMR), imposed by regulators to avoid a repeat of the lax lending and "liar loans" common before the financial crisis, has already curtailed borrowers from taking jumbo-sized mortgages. From October, the Bank of England will force lenders to keep a tight rein on lending at high income multiples (although its new cap of four-and-a-half times joint income is curiously identical to the nine times income that prices have already reached).
Others are repelled by fears of interest rate rises. The stock market is already sending strong signals. The share prices of the housebuilders, which surged dramatically when George Osborne announced Help to Buy in March 2013, have gone into reverse. Since March, Barratt is down 20% and Bovis down 15%. Persimmon and Bovis issue their results this week and any updates on trading will be closely examined.
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That's why the Bank of England is quietly confident that the MMR, plus caps on lending, will take the froth off the London market without throwing the rest of the UK into the doldrums. British households remain heavily indebted, making the Bank deeply hesitant about raising rates. Given that wage rises are virtually invisible – and that the eurozone economy is heading into reverse – the prospect of an early rate rise is receding yet again.
The fundamentals that have driven the London price spiral – deeply restricted supply, a fast-growing population, cash buyers, investor-landlords and the capital's admittedly vulgar role as a safe haven for the global elite's billions – are still largely in place.
The irony is that the cheerleaders for a price crash want one thing only: to buy. With such a large reservoir of potential buyers, it's difficult to envisage much more than a pause in prices. Independent analysts such as Capital Economics talk of 6% London price growth next year, and 2% the year after, which, though a long way short of the recent pace, still suggests a £500,000 apartment will be £540,000 in 2016. Hardly the sound of a bubble popping.
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Wasting food of any kind has long been an unpleasant idea to anyone brought up during the second world war, when sweets were rare and the ration book a way of life. But who would have thought that 21st-century shoppers too would come to "love their leftovers", buy little and often to avoid waste and voluntarily limit their food purchases in the same way as their parents and grandparents?
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Hot drinks and food in tins and packets were down, frozen food was down, sweets sales fell 2.4%. The figures do not include fresh food, but insiders say fruit and veg sales are also declining. In contrast to the theme of wartime austerity, the amount of beer and cider sold was up more than 6%, but that was thought to be due more to the World Cup than a long-term trend.
The IRI figures focus on the main supermarkets, and so are not picking up how much of those items are now being bought at discounters such as Poundland, B&M, Aldi and Lidl.
Perhaps this is no surprise. The recovery is not filtering through to workers' wallets: the Office for National Statistics last week revealed that wages fell for the first time since the 2009 recession for the April-June quarter, despite a fall in the jobless rate to its lowest since 2008.
And there is a grave danger for supermarkets here. Even when, or if, disposable incomes do start rising, the postwar experience shows that it can take a generation for shopping habits to change. Tesco and Morrisons are only just getting to grips with the action they need to take on prices to fend off the Aldi effect. A permanent shift in the volume of goods sold is likely to be just as damaging.
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For all the laments about the impact of digitisation on book publishing, spare a thought for those working on magazines. While Amazon's clash with Hachette has generated headlines over the threat to authors, a future generation of music journalists are at risk.
In its heyday, New Musical Express was a cultural institution, carrying the exalted bylines of the likes of Julie Burchill, Nick Kent and Steven Wells. Now its print edition has been ravaged by the internet, with a weekly circulation of just 14,000 – down more than a quarter on a year ago – according to figures published last week. If you include all platforms its "reach" is more than 3.6 million people, but as its circulation has dwindled, so has the cutting-edge quality of its journalism.
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Hello everyone! As you can see, I write. A LOT! But I absolutely love to do it. I find it's a way I can express my feelings, and let's face it; I'm a HoPeLeSs RoMaNtIc! ;)
Like I said, I really love romantic stories! Romance can be so beautiful and I love writing about it. Mostly I'll write about unlikely pairs. You know, the whole 'forbidden love' thing? But I also write sappy couples as well! Anything really, just as long as both people are likeable! *cough* Bella and Edward *cough* I'm just kidding! I only read the first Twilight book, and it was a while ago, so they could be better there. But I'm going off of the movies and...well, you get it! :D
Couples: (Not In Order)
Klaroline-Klaus/Caroline-Vampire Diaries
The chemistry there is INSANE. Honestly, if Julie Plec doesn't let them at least start something together, I'm gonna start throwing some punches! And I know I'm not the only one!! :P
Dramione-Draco/Hermione-Harry Potter
There are only about two ways to think of this pairing; "DEFINITELY!" or "are you crazy?" I get it! I understand that them being together is completely dysfunctional! Draco tormented Hermione for years, calling her the dreaded 'm' word, along with her two best friends. He also tried on many occasions to get her in trouble. *cough* UMBRIDGE *cough* But, ever since the start of my unhealthy addiction to this series, I've been in love with Dramione. Maybe it's because they're, like, the first pairing I heard about for the fandom. But they hold a special place in my heart! XD I also think that, if they tried, they could be a very beautiful couple! She could change him, for the better, by taking away his hatred of non-purebloods. And he could help show her how to loosen up about everything. IN MY MIND THEY MAKE SENSE, OKAY?? Sorry, rant over!
Neville/Luna-Harry Potter
I don't know the name for the couple...but they are so cute together! I know they weren't a thing in the books. But they were in the movies! At least they were HINTED at.. Still, I love them! haha
I'm going to be honest, I only like this pairing when Sam and Freddie are young. Does that sound weird? Let me clarify; anywhere before the episode "iGot a Hot Room" I know what you're thinking, "What? They got together AFTER that episode! You should be happy!!" Well, I'm not! Again, let me clarify; they just became too different. (Maybe it was his muscles... XD) They became boring and lost the spark that I was so in love with from the beginning! And I didn't like how they got together either, then broke up only THREE EPISODES LATER!! I feel like I'm the only one...
eerily intrigued by Spam-Spencer/Sam-iCarly
Yes, I admit it, I LIKE SPAM! Especially during the last episode of the show. Did you see how much chemistry they had? And when he gave her the motorcycle then continued to say how special she was..AH! Of course I only like them together when she's of correct age! haha I guess I started to ship them when I stopped with Seddie...interesting how I just realized that. Anyway, yes, I wanted this to happen.
Jatie-James/Katie-Big Time Rush
These two are just-GAH! I love them, okay? :P Again, when she's over eighteen and not a kid anymore. Then again I'm in love with James Maslow and, seeing how me and Ciara Bravo are the same age, maybe THAT'S why I like them...? No, I like the actual characters together!! Their scenes in the show are too special to be glanced over, come on people! They make a kick ass team, they support each other, they care about each other...I don't know, I can just see it. And since she's going to be his MANAGER when he goes SOLO... ;)
Dasey-Derek/Casey-Life With Derek
I shipped these two before I even knew what a ship was, okay? The chemistry and tension between is too damn high to be considered siblings. I know a majority of the fandom supports this pairing and I'm so glad to know I'm not the only one! haha I know there are the haters who think it's incest, even though that's completely ridiculous since they didn't grow up together or don't have the same parents... And to those of you who say that they 'hate' each other? Please, don't make me laugh!
Channy-Chad/Sonny-Sonny With A Chance
These two were one of my first ships as well. And also one of my favorites! (hence making the list on my profile..) I knew from the second episode that they were going to get together!
Brase-Chase/Bree-Lab Rats
I know what you're thinking, "Um, EW!" Well I don't believe that they are siblings!! Think about it; it's a show about genetically engineered bionic super humans saving the world while trying to maintain normal lives with a step-brother, step-mom and billionaire scientist for a 'father' complete with a fully functional smart home system with feelings...what part of that is NORMAL? haha So them not actually being related isn't totally out there. I believe that they came from separate DNA and therefore are able to get together without it being weird. (Plus, have you SEEN how Billy Unger and Kelli Berglund act around each other? There's definitely something there! :)
GeCe-Gunther/Cece-Shake It Up!
These two are going to be the death of me. Don't ask why I'm so in love with this pairing, because I don't have a clear answer for you. I just know that they NEED to be together! And it makes me so depressed that Kenton Duty left the show! Had he stayed, Gece would've totally been canon! But no, Cece just HAD to marry Logan. One; she wouldn't do that to Rocky who liked him first at one point. Two; she hated him! And not the 'Dasey' kind of hate, no, the real kind! And why wasn't Gunther even mentioned in the future episode? No, I like to believe that that episode is what WOULD'VE happened had Cece and Rocky stopped being best friends. And everyone knows that won't happen. So neither will the events that happened in that episode, okay? (You know, except the Tynka and Duecina, that was just adorable! :P) But one of the reasons I love this couple so much is what was mentioned in "Reality Check It Up!" where Gunther was totally for the romance bit with Cece. That was clear proof that he has feelings for her! I like to think that he's really madly in love with her and she has yet to realize it, then when she does she'll feel the same and they'll be perfection together forever! Alright, rant done.
Kerry-Jerry/Kim-Kickin It
Yes, this is actually a thing. Hard to believe, isn't it? I mean, they practically shove Kim/Jack down our throats! Don't get me wrong, they make a badass team and very good looking couple. But they just don't do it for me. Now Kim with Jerry is interesting. Yeah, I'm not in the Kick ship. Kerry is unique and I can honestly see it happening! Not in the show because the writers clearly like Kick, plus a majority of the fan base does too, but I mean that I can see them being together. It's weird, I know, but I support it!
Caspian/Lucy-Chronicles Of Narnia
Now these two are just lovely. (I seem to like the large age differences, don't I?) First, let me say that I don't really like Susan. And her romance with Caspian X seemed a little rushed, plus their personalities seemed to clash. But Lucy and Caspian X got to actually know each other! Yeah, they had an advantage what with two movies together and all...but I feel like they would work out in the long run. He's obviously a dedicated, loyal and honest King who's respectable. And Lucy, I think, is the Pevensie who believes in Narnia the most, therefore would no doubt make a great Queen who's smart and rightfully there. So, it just makes sense, doesn't it?
Chordie-Chris/Gordie-Stand By Me
What can I say about these two? It can go either way. There's love there any way you look at it though. For me they just need to be together, whether that be platonically or romantically. I can honestly see it going both ways. They obviously care for each other, have fun together, respect each other, are BEST FRIENDS...but, come on, just watch the movie sometime and witness the 'looks' they give each other! Maybe I'm reading too much into it, but those are loving looks! And I know I'm not the only one who thinks so! (They're very popular on this site especially..) And 'Stand By Me' is my absolute favorite movie. So of course I would notice every little detail! I don't know, if I'm being honest, I lean toward the romance side of it more times than not. Then again, if they're simply friends, that's good too. THEY JUST NEED TO BE IN EACH OTHER'S LIVES SOMEHOW!! :)
There are others too, but I just listed my favs! :)
You say Twlilight
I say Harry Potter
You say Vampires
I say Wizards
You say Jacob Black
I say Sirius Black
You say Team Edward
I say Team Potter
You say Robert Pattison
I'll say 'Is Cedric Diggory'
You say Pattison is hot
I'll say Tom Felton is HOTTER
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I think that Draco and Hermione are the Perfect dream couple
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I'll say "Harry, now shut Up!"
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I was walking around in a Target store, when I saw a cashier hand this little boy some money back.
The boy couldn't have been more than 5 or 6 years old.
The cashier said, "I'm sorry, but you don't have enough money to buy this doll."
Then the little boy turned to the old woman next to him: ''Granny, are you sure I don't have enough money?''
The old lady replied: ''You know that you don't have enough money to buy this doll, my dear.''
Then she asked him to stay there for just 5 minutes while she went to look a round. She left quickly.
The little boy was still holding the doll in his hand.
Finally, I walked toward him and I asked him who he wished to give this doll to.
"It's the doll that my sister loved most and wanted so much for Christmas. She was sure that Santa Claus would bring it to her."
I replied to him that maybe Santa Claus would bring it to her after all, and not to worry.
But he replied to me sadly. "No, Santa Claus can't bring it to her where she is now. I have to give the doll to my mommy so that she can give it to my sister when she goes there."
His eyes were so sad while saying this. "My sister has gone to be with God. Daddy says that Mommy is going to see God very soon too, so I thought that she could take the doll with her to give it to my sister.''
My heart nearly stopped.
The little boy looked up at me and said: "I told daddy to tell mommy not to go yet. I need her to wait until I come back from the mall."
Then he showed me a very nice photo of him where he was laughing. He then told me "I want mommy to take my picture with her so she won't forget me. I love my mommy and I wish she doesn't have to leave me, but daddy says that she has to go to be with my little sister."
Then he looked again at the doll with sad eyes, very quietly.
I quickly reached for my wallet and said to the boy. "Suppose we check again, just in case you do have enough money for the doll?''
"OK," he said, "I hope I do have enough." I added some of my money to his without him seeing and we started to count it. There was enough for the doll and even some spare money.
The little boy said: "Thank you God for giving me enough money!"
Then he looked at me and added, "I asked last night before I went to sleep for God to make sure I had enough money to buy this doll, so that mommy could give it to my sister. He heard me!''
"I also wanted to have enough money to buy a white rose for my mommy, but I didn't dare to ask God for too much. But He gave me enough to buy the doll and a white rose.''
"My mommy loves white roses."
A few minutes later, the old lady returned and I left with my basket.
I finished my shopping in a totally different state from when I started. I couldn't get the little boy out of my mind.
Then I remembered a local newspaper article two days ago, which mentioned a drunk man in a truck, who hit a car occupied by a young woman and a little girl.
The little girl died right away, and the mother was left in a critical state. The family had to decide whether to pull the plug on the life-sustaining machine, because the young woman would not be able to recover from the coma. Was this the family of the little boy?
Two days after this encounter with the little boy, I read in the newspaper that the young woman had passed away.
I couldn't stop myself as I bought a bunch of white roses and I went to the funeral home where the body of the young woman was exposed for people to see and make last wishes before her burial.
She was there, in her coffin, holding a beautiful white rose in her hand with the photo of the little boy and the doll placed over her chest.
I left the place, teary-eyed, feeling that my life had been changed forever.. The love that the little boy had for his mother and his sister is still, to this day, hard to imagine. And in a fraction of a second, a drunk driver had taken all this away from him.
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my son is also working on the Osprey. is your son coming for Christmas?
yes he is. The 18th - the 3rd. Is your son a student? mine is. He classed up on Nov. 3rd.
yes my son is in school. he started in october. he was in pensacola first. my son is coming home on the 24th he was not told he could come home on the 18th until after he got his ticket. and it was going to cost an additional 200 to change his date:(
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my sons finish is april so they are just a month apart. i bet it was nice been so close to boot camp, it was awesome seeing John after such a long time with very limited contact.
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... by 2 shots, but struggled in the back 9 holes to lose by a few. The weather in Fort Worth is really warm, into the late 20s and lots of sunshine. The sun and heat took a little out of us during the walks and mini golf so we finished the day outings by gong to a few stores. The different types of pets in the pet stores are awesome, including dumbo rats, hamsters, gerbils and bearded dragons. For dinner we had Popeyes with chicken, mashed potato and ...
Dealey Plaza Cattle Baron Mansions
... for dinner and ate at the Cattlemen's Fort Worth Steak House. This was the type of steak house we were looking for back in College Station. Peg had the T-bone with mushrooms and baked potato; I had the bone in Rib-Eye steak and backed potato. Wonderful food and service. This restaurant has been there since 1947.
Peg was disappointed the jewelry store across the street from the restaurant was closed by the time we finished dinner. I had not even seen it but she obviously ...
San Antonio TX to College Station TX
... residential neighborhood, not a hardware store in sight. We were trying to get to a hardware store to get replacement camper keys.
So we took off for CS and decided to get the keys there. As soon as we left San Antonio we were back into the desert foliage but this quickly changed to grasslands, soon it was a mix of pastureland and crops – we saw a lot of cow corn for example. We were also back to more ranches with round bales for their ...
Sundance Kids
... fall onto her butt with all her cousins watching, obviously drawing her Aunts attention who was concerned until she spotted the black towels Valerie was carrying… The way she told me made it sound like a scene from Modern Family. She was very funny, I had such a good time being pampered and laughing!
Seven Stones is such good value for money, we got all that for just $140 each, plus a free sample of skin care lotions. Two and a half hours of pampering for ...
Bull riding & hoe downs
... amp; cowgirls. Turned out that the map must be intended as a driving reference only. The map made it appear that the area we were headed was a 15 minute walk, when it actually took an hour. It also involved jumping a barrier & walking along a large bridge on the road. But eventually we got there & it was worth the walk. Bars & Saloons lined the street and everything was Western themed. I jumped on my first Bull, and we saw some cowboys on horses. ...