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|Jun 27, 1989
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|Feb 10, 1988
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|Feb 10, 1988
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|Carlton Stuebing
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|Tektronix, Inc.
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|Patent Citations (10), Non-Patent Citations (14), Referenced by (37), Classifications (9), Legal Events (4)
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This invention relates to monostable circuits, and more particularly, to such circuits which are self-latching and have a pulse width which is controllable.
A monostable circuit is a fairly general purpose circuit used in various electronic environments. It is commonly used as a timing circuit and is available in a lower performance version referred to as a 555 timer circuit. That circuit is a TTL based circuit which also comes in a CMOS version and is used for timing or simply turning on other circuits. Those circuits require the addition of a resistor and capacitor to define the circuit timing. The shortest pulse which can typically be produced is approximately one microsecond.
The preferred embodiment of the present invention is intended for use specifically in an oscilloscope for such functions as glitch triggering, glitch filtering, slew rate detection and metatransition triggering. It is intended to be used to discriminate pulses to determine whether an input signal has a pulse width greater than or less than a predetermined amount. However, unlike conventional monostable circuits, it was necessary to develop one which would be functional at the level of up to 500 MHz sample rate in the 400 to 500 picosecond pulse width range.
Such a circuit could also be used for other things, such as setting up the pulse width on an external clock or to provide probe timing skewing where the clocks in a digital oscilloscope would be delayed in order to compensate for differences in probe length. It will be understood that there are also other applications for such a circuit.
These functions may also be provided by the use of a substantial number of flip flops to count timing or the use of very involved circuitry having a very large number of transistors.
The present invention provides a high speed, high performance circuit that is relatively simple in its construction, uses relatively few transistors, and therefore is relatively inexpensive to make in that it does not require much integrated circuit layout area.
In its general form, this is provided by a circuit which, once a triggering input signal change initiates the output pulse of a predetermined length, ignores any further change in the input signal during the pulse duration by latching of the input by the output signal. More particularly, the present invention provides a self-latching monostable circuit responsive conditionally to an input signal for generating an output signal having a pulse of a predetermined duration. It comprises in part AND gate means having two input ports and an output port. One of the input ports is coupled to the input signal and the other of the input ports is coupled to the output signal. It also comprises OR gate means having two input ports for generating the output signal. One of the OR gate means input ports is coupled to the AND gate means output. This circuit also comprises timing means having an input port coupled to the output port of the AND gate, and an output port coupled to the other of the input ports of the OR gate means. This timing means is responsive to the output of the AND gate means for changing the signal at the output port of the timing means from a first logic state to a second logic state a predetermined time after the output of the AND gate means changes from a first logic state to a second logic state. Thus, the output signal has a pulse of a predetermined width beginning when the input signal changes from a first to a second logic state while preventing further changes in the input signal from affecting the output signal until after passage of the predetermined period of time.
In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, an asynchronous state machine is provided using ECL logic circuitry. The input AND gate is coupled to a reset circuit functioning as a logic OR gate so that the circuit can be held in an inoperative condition by an external control until it is desired to sample the input signal. Further, one of the inputs to the input AND gate is inverted so that the circuit is latched in a nonfunctioning state so long as the input and output signals are the same logic state. More particularly, the circuit is only responsive to the input signal when a single combination of input and output states exist.
Once the selected type of input signal change occurs, a timing ramp generator is activated. Ramp timing is provided by charging a timing capacitor. The charging of the capacitor is regulated by a current source which is externally controllable over a wide range of currents, to thereby produce a wide range of timing ramps, and thereby, output pulse widths. A comparator compares the level of the voltage on the ramp capacitor to generate an output signal indicative of how that voltage level compares to a reference level. The reference level is compensated for temperature variations in the comparator so that a standard reference is maintained. Further, complementary current drivers are used in association with the ramp capacitor and reference circuitry so that improved operating linearity and noise immunity are obtained.
The OR gate generating the output signal is responsive to the output of the comparator and the output of the input AND gate to generate the output signal.
It can be seen that a monostable circuit made according to the invention is self-latching, externally controllable by a reset signal, externally controllable to provide operation over a wide range of frequencies and pulse widths, and requires relatively few components.
These and other features and advantages of the present invention will be more clearly understood from a review of the drawings and the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram of the preferred embodiment of a monostable circuit made according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a chart showing simulated waveforms at various locations on the circuit of FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is a circuit schematic of the circuit of FIG. 1.
FIG. 4 is a chart showing pulse width as a function of applied current for three different timing capacitance values in a simulation of the circuit of FIG. 3.
FIG. 5 is a chart showing measured pulse width as a function of applied current for an actual device.
FIG. 6 shows a family of simulated output pulses for different temperatures.
FIG. 7 is a graph of simulated pulse width as a function of circuit temperature corresponding to the pulses of FIG. 6.
Referring initially to FIG. 1, a monostable circuit made according to the invention is shown generally at 10. An input signal on a conductor 12 is input into an inverting input of an AND gate 14. The output of gate 14 is input into a reset OR gate 16. The other input to gate 16 is a reset signal on lead 18. The output of gate 16, carried by lead 20, is inverted and input to a ramp generator 22. A timing controller 24 inputs a signal into generator 22 on a lead 26 for controlling the length of a timing signal produced by generator 22, as will be explained further with reference to FIG. 3. The output of generator 22 is carried by lead 28 to the inverting input of a comparator 30. The noninverting input to the comparator is a compensated reference on a lead 32. The output of comparator 30 is input on a lead 34 to an output OR gate 36. The other input of gate 36 is the output of gate 16. Gate 36 produces an output signal on lead 38 which is also fed back to a noninverting input to AND gate 14. If a system reset function is not required, OR gate 16 can be eliminated.
FIG. 2 illustrates representative simulated waveforms at various locations in the circuit of FIG. 1. Waveform A shows the input signal on conductor 12. Glitches or other events on this signal trigger the operation of circuit 10. The output of AND gate 14 is shown as waveform B. The reset signal on conductor 18 is shown as waveform C and the output of reset OR gate 16 on wire 20 is shown as waveform D. In the preferred embodiment of FIG. 3, gates 14 and 16 are lumped together so waveform B is not truly separate from waveform D. Waveform E represents the output of ramp generator 22. The comparator output existing on wire 34 is shown as waveform F and the output signal on lead 38 is shown as waveform G.
Circuit 10 is a plus clock triggered monostable. That is, if a valid rising edge is fed into the input, when the input is false, or low and it has not been agitated recently, it will generate a pulse of a specified duration. That time duration is set by an externally applied current. The pulse width of the pulse generated is proportional to the timing current that is applied. In FIG. 2 the timing current is constant.
During the first portion of the waveform shown, the circuit is in a steady state ready condition waiting for a positive edge of an input pulse to trigger an output pulse. In this state, the input on conductor 12 is low and, as will be seen, the output is high. The low input is inverted to a high input into AND gate 14 thereby resulting in two high inputs. Thus, the output of gate 14 is high resulting in a high output of OR gate 16, regardless of the condition of reset 18. If gates 14 and 16 were truly separate as shown in FIG. 1, when waveform A initially goes high, the output of the AND gate would go low, as shown by the dashed lines.
The high output from gate 16 is inverted and held low in ramp generator 22. This generator is enabled on a positive pulse, so in this state the ramp is not being generated. The output of the generator is held in a logic false or high state producing a low output from comparator 30. However, the high output of gate 16 is also fed into OR gate 36 resulting in a high output signal on lead 38. Thus, a steady state condition exists and the circuit is armed waiting for the occurrence of the signal which triggers it.
When the input waveform goes high, the output of AND gate 14 goes low. If the reset signal is also low (as shown), then gate 16 is driven by the output from gate 14.
It can be seen that so long as the reset signal is high the output of gate 16 will be high, as was the case for the initial ready state. Thus, the system does not respond to the initial input pulse represented on waveform A. However, when the reset signal goes low, the circuit is allowed to respond to the input signal. The reset thus provides for control by circuitry external to circuit 10 so that triggering can occur at a selected time. For the remainder of the discussion, it is assumed that the reset signal is maintained at a low state.
When waveform A, the input, goes high, the output of AND gate 14 goes low, thereby resulting in a low output from gate 16. This is inverted at ramp generator 22 to a high signal which initiates the ramp. The rate of ramp timing is controlled by timing control 24, which will be discussed in more detail subsequently.
The voltage ramp occurring at the output of generator 22 drops below the threshold or reference determined by the signal on lead 32, causing the output of comparator 30 to go high. A high output on comparator 30 causes gate 36 to produce a high output as well.
It will be noted that after the output pulse is generated in this case, input A is still high. A change in the input to a low state will not produce another output pulse. Further, while the output pulse is low or true, no change in the input pulse can generate a new output pulse. This is because the output signal disables AND gate 14. After the end of the long input pulse the system is again in a ready state waiting for a change in the input signal. The short pulse or glitch then shown triggers the generation of a ramp by generator 22. When the threshold of comparator 30 is reached it goes true or high momentarily. This is enough to cause the output to also go high, returning the system to a ready state, with the ramp generator returned to a high output and comparator 32 to a low output.
It will further be noted that the end of the glitch pulse on the input was shorter than the predetermined duration of the output pulse on lead 38. Thus, for a period of time the output is held low or in a logic true state even while the input has returned to low. This is because the output of reset OR gate 16 is held low with the low outputs from comparator 30 and gate 36. However, as soon as comparator 30 goes high, the output on lead 38 also goes high, resulting in the output of reset OR gate 16 also going high. This returns the circuit to its ready state.
Referring now to FIGS. 3A-3C, a schematic diagram of circuit 10 is shown. As will be noted in reviewing this circuit schematic, the logic elements, that is AND gate 14 and OR gates 16 and 36, are based on emitter coupled logic (ECL) cells. Input lead 12 is connected to the base of transistor X1. The output on lead 38 is fed back to transistor X8, with the actual circuit output being taken from the emitter of transistor X8. This is an inverse output and has a logic true state when low. The inverse of the output could be taken relative to transistor X7 which is the complement of transistor X8, with the logic true state being high. The output of the AND gate is on conductor 20 which is the connection between the collectors of transistors X1 and X3. The current source which drives the AND gate is provided by transistor X60. The AND gate ma be bypassed via a conductor 40 which connects the collectors of transistors X2 and X50. This lower portion is represented by OR gate 16 in FIG. 1. The reset signal on lead 18 is a shown with a complement signal shown as conductor 18'. Transistor X51 is a complementary transistor to transistor X50. It is connected in series between AND gate 14 and its current source, transistor X60. Thus, when the reset signal is high, current is caused to be conducted in transistor X50 and not in transistor X51. This incapacitates the AND gate. Correspondingly when the reset signal is low and reset complement is high, the AND gate is functional. This use of complementary transistors also results in fast switching speeds during transitions from one state to the other.
The output of AND gate 14 on conductor 20 is connected to the base of an emitter follower transistor X31. The emitter of transistor X31 is connected to the base of emitter follower transistor X10. Transistor X10 is the switch, in essence, which controls the operation of ramp generator 22. A ramp capacitor 41 is connected across the collector and emitter of transistor X10. One side of the capacitor is thus also connected to the collector voltage source. The other side of the capacitor and the emitter of transistor X10 are also connected to a current source defined by transistor X37 which regulates the ramp current. The emitter of transistor X10 is also connected to the gate of a p-type JFET X35 which is connected as a source follower, its drain being connected to the drain (collector) voltage supply.
Comparator 30 is formed by complementary transistors X15 and X16 which are driven by a current driver transistor X62. There is a complementary circuit on the opposite side of comparator 30 which is nearly identical to the circuit associated with ramp capacitor 41, except that it does not contain a capacitor. The base of transistor X32, which corresponds to transistor X31, is connected to a biased voltage potential determined by positive temperature coefficient resistors R32 and R34, a negative temperature coefficient resistor formed from transistor X34, which is connected as a diode, and a current source defined by transistor X64. As the temperature increases in these components, more current passes through diode X34 rather than through resistors R32 and R34. This means that the voltage level at the base of transistor X32 remains largely unchanged. The values of the resistors and the diode are not necessarily chosen so that they completely offset each other. Rather, their values are chosen to stabilize overall timing performance over changes in operating temperature.
The effectiveness of the temperature compensation was tested in a simulation of circuit 10. The results are shown in FIGS. 6 and 7. In FIG. 6, curves 42, 43, 44, 45 and 46 represent the output signal for operating temperatures of -13, 17, 47, 77 and 107 degrees Centigrade, respectively. In FIG. 7, the pulse widths are plotted as a function of temperature. The pulse width varies from about 2.68 nanoseconds at the lower and upper temperature extremes to about 2.85 nanoseconds at the intermediate temperature. This is equivalent to about a six percent drop from the maximum pulse width at 47 degrees Centigrade. Thus, relatively effective temperature stability is obtained with the relatively simple circuitry of the preferred embodiment. That is, only a current source and three passive devices are required to provide the compensated reference voltage. Also, the fact that the comparator uses a circuit having most elements the same as the ramp generator, results in offsetting changes in the ramp generator and comparator reference. The outputs of the comparator are taken on leads 34 and 48 from the collectors of complementary transistors X15 and X16, as shown. There is thus a differential change which occurs during transitions from one logic state to another. This provides for increased speed of operation of the comparator, as was the case with reset circuit 16.
The timing controller 24 is represented in part by an external current source shown in dashed outline in FIGS. 3A-3C. This current source is fed to the base of a transistor X39 and the collectors of a series of transistors which are all connected at their bases to the emitter of transistor X39. Transistors X37, X38, X40, X52 and X53 represent a plurality of transistors which function as a programmable current mirror. That is, the current passing through each transistor, if the transistors are identical, will be the same. If the emitter resistors vary and the area of the transistor emitter varies, then the currents will vary proportionately.
Notice that current mirrors X37 and X38 ensure that the reference tracks voltage changes between the base and emitter in transistor X10 due to variations in external current from controller 24.
This bank of transistors attenuates the current signal coming from external timing controller 24. Thus, any noise occurring in this external current source is going to be substantially attenuated as it is carried through transistor X39 to the current source transistors X37 and X38 driven at their bases by connection to transistor X39. Also, it provides for a substantially decreased sensitivity of operation for controlling the pulse width of circuit 10 since larger current changes are required in the external current source to achieve a given change in pulse width.
In this preferred embodiment, the current mirror attenuators (X52, X53) are not required. Further, the noise rejection they provide is in part redundant because of the noise cancelling provided by the reference voltage generator.
A series of switches, identified generally at 48, provide for the remote control of the current mirror transistors. Varying the number of transistors in the current mirror controls the sensitivity and controlling range of current levels experienced by the external current controller.
Thus, with the current for ramp generator 22 thus derived and controlled in transistor X37, it can be seen that so long as transistor X31 and, more particularly, transistor X10 are on, no current passes through capacitor 41. This is the case when the input on lead 20 is high, turning transistor X10 on via transistor X31. When that lead goes low, transistor X10 is turned off, resulting in the current having to pass through the ramp capacitor. The result is a reasonably linear timing ramp until the capacitor charges sufficiently to turn the emitter following transistor X10 back on. However, the reference voltage on transistor X32 is set so that comparator 30 changes logic states when the capacitor is approximately half charged. Thus, even though the emitter follower may turn on gradually, the capacitor ramp is substantially linear over the region of interest.
If input 12 remains high, the emitter follower comes back on at a relatively low state. As it is pulled high to be reset, the emitter-follower transistor X10 pushes charge up into the capacitor so that the only effect that takes place during switching of transistor X10 is through the capacitor. Also, by connecting the capacitor directly to the collector voltage supply and separating it from the lower voltage supply, voltage surges, due to resetting the capacitor charge, do not get imposed onto either of the two voltage supplies. This is particularly desirable considering the fast transitions which occur in this circuit during reset conditions. The circuit thus provides low noise operation and does not adversely affect the voltage supplies.
The use of the JFET for driving comparator 32 also has the particular advantage that there is essentially no gate current when transistor X35 is used. If a conventional NPN or PNP transistor was used, there would be some base current available to the timing capacitor. This would interfere with the generation of the ramp voltage which is produced, particularly if the current applied by controller 24 is very small. With the circuitry shown, however, the circuit operation is fairly clean.
The outputs of the OR gate occur on conductors 20 and 40. The signal on conductor 20 is in a logic true state when low. The complementary output signal on conductor 40 is logic true when high. The output of monostable circuit 10 is taken at the emitter of transistor X8, as described previously, in order to obtain the signal levels at that transistor.
Referring now to FIG. 4, the results of a simulation run are shown. In this simulation, three timing ramp capacitor values were used: 1,000 pF (curve 49), 10 pF (curve 50) and 1 pF (curve 51). In each of these the input current was varied from approximately 100 pA to 1 mA. Logarithmic results were obtained for approximately six orders of magnitude. The resulting range of pulse widths varied as a function of the value of the capacitor, as shown. This is as expected since monostable circuit timing is conventionally determined in part by capacitor value. The pulse widths also varied by six orders of magnitude. This circuit thus provides a very large range of output pulse width.
An actual circuit was constructed according to the circuit shown in FIG. 3 and tested over a lesser range of current values. These results are shown in FIG. 5. It can be seen that the results are not as extensive as those obtained in the simulation. A range of a little over four orders of magnitude was realized. However, the actual test results were limited in testing by the test gear which was used.
The bandwidth of the test gear limited the measurements that could be made once the upper point of the tests were reached, as shown in FIG. 5. That is, as the current was increased, the pulse became so narrow that it simply appeared as a point on the display of the test gear used. Thus, the result shown in FIG. 5 may actually conform with that shown in the simulation if appropriate test gear is available.
It will therefore be appreciated that a monostable circuit is provided which is self-latching. That is, the circuit is held in a ready state with the inverse output (negative logic) high. When an input of a desired form occurs, such as a positive going pulse in the preferred embodiment, the output then goes low or true. This prevents any further changes in the input signal from affecting operation of the circuit, until the predetermined output pulse is completed. Further, a reset function is incorporated so that the entire circuit can be controlled from an external source. The ramp capacitor is connected directly across an emitter follower transistor, both of which, by definition, are thus connected directly to the collector voltage supply and separated from the lower voltage supply. Voltage surges due to transitions in resetting the ramp are accommodated within the transistor/capacitor loop, rather than imposed on the voltage supplies. Thus, relatively noise-free switching is provided.
Further, a substantially linear ramp is provided by using a JFET to transfer the ramp signal to the comparator. The reference signal on the comparator is compensated for temperature changes and is built using a circuit substantially identical to the one associated with the ramp capacitor. Variation in operation of these components thus tends to be self correcting. Also, an external current supply is variable to vary the output pulse width by several orders of magnitude. The use of a programmable current mirror circuit allows external switching of current mirrors so that the current sensitivity and current range required to change the output pulse width can be externally controlled.
Variations in form and design of the preferred embodiment may be made without varying from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims. For instance, TTL logic circuitry could be used to implement the same asynchronous state machine. Also, the external current supply operating through the programmable current mirrors could be replaced by a variable voltage supply and a resistor. This may not provide the precise current control that is provided by the preferred embodiment, but it is still functional. Other variations in circuit design may also be made. Further, different logic states could be used for the various signals in the circuit.
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Chef-Boy-I-Be-Illinois' Oktoberfest Skillet
Recipe by Chef-Boy-I-Be Illin
It's October and here in Central Illinois we are experiencing some of the coldest weather this Fall. That puts me in the mood for a dish that I usually make once a year. So last night, my partner and I enjoyed this one dish meal. It makes enough for an Army though! First, if you don't have a big skillet with high sides (mine is 14" with 3" sides) you might want to use a big pot. You can use any type of sausage you wish. We enjoy the smoked bratwurst we are able to get from our butcher. I also use Canadian bacon because it's leaner than bacon, but still has that wonderful smoky flavor. Also, I do not drain nor rinse my kraut. We like the tang. And with the addition of 2 teaspoons of sugar, and the use of wine and beef broth, the kraut really mellows anyway. Try to use sauerkraut in a jar or the refrigerated bags. We're fortunate enough to get imported kraut. I put my spices into a small tea infuser, so I can remove them before serving. If you're not a fan of cloves, don't use them. We like the subtle taste they impart though. Last, I take a short cut and use canned carrots. I find that raw carrots take longer to get tender than the potatoes. And I'm usually in hurry for dinner! And if you're really in a hurry (or just lazy ;-) ), you could add two cans of drained potatoes too!
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Ingredients Nutrition
- 8 slices Canadian bacon, coarsley chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 (28 ounce) jar sauerkraut
- 1 (14 ounce) cansliced carrots
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 3⁄4 cup beef broth
- 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
- 4 -6 peppercorns
- 2 -3 whole cloves
- 1 bay leaf, broken up
- 1 sprig parsley
- 6 smoked bratwursts
- 8 small red potatoes, peeled and cut into bite sized pieces
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- Add the wine and scrape up any brown bits.
- Add remaining ingredients (except carrots), putting the kraut on top and sprinkling with the sugar. Make sure your potatoes are down in the liquid.
- Cover and cook until the potatoes are tender, approximately 30 minutes. Then add your carrots to warm them up and serve with spicy brown German mustard!

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Okada Rider Rescued From Gruesome Slaughter
Nov 28, 2011 – Okada Rider Rescued From Gruesome Slaughter
The suspects that attempted to slaughter an Okada man detained at the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), Ikeja, Lagos
The men were arrested in Ayobo, Lagos State by the Abba Kyari-led Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Lagos State Police Command.
The suspects, Yusuf Marvel and Umaru Farouk were alleged to have lured an Okada rider at Lanre Bus Stop, Ayobo and tricked him to take them to Layeni Bus Stop.
They allegedly pounced on the hapless Okada rider at the bus stop, collected his money, motorcycle and were about to slaughter him with their knife when some passersby saw them.
They left the victim in a pool of blood and ran away but were chased by the passersby who caught them and handed them over to the police.
The Okada rider was rushed to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, where doctors are battling to save his life.
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Cote d'Ivoire : competitiveness, Cocoa, and the real exchange rate
This paper explores competitiveness of Cote d'Ivoire's economy over a long period of 1960-2003 and its link with cocoa prices. The main conclusions are as follows. First, using four measures of real effective exchange rate (REER) for the 1960-2002 period, we track the evolution of REER and conclude, inter alia, that until 2003, REER remained well below its 1994 level. Second, we find that based on our measure of the multilateral REER with dynamic weights, which covers most recorded trade, France no longer dominates Cote d'Ivoire's trade. Instead, Cote d'Ivoire has diversified its set of trading partners. Unfortunately, it has also specialized in one export product, raw cocoa. This paper aims to contribute to the question to what extent do cocoa prices affect Cote d'Ivoire's competitiveness in world trade? Third, the answer to this question is that cocoa prices are an important determinant of Cote d'Ivoire's competitiveness. Similar to the case of a classic"Dutch Disease,"increases in the real world price of a"natural resource"(i.e., cocoa) tend to result in the appreciation of the CFA franc and a loss in competitiveness. Econometric tests further confirm that 1994 was a"break-point"not only for growth and productivity (as documented in the two related papers) but also for trade competitiveness. Recent productivity per worker trends versus wages also seem to indicate slow growth in 1996-2000, without major improvement in competitiveness.
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- Sebastian Edwards, 1989. "Real Exchange Rates in the Developing Countries: Concepts and Measure- ment," NBER Working Papers 2950, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.
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- Ratna Sahay & Luis Felipe Céspedes & Paul Cashin, 2002. "Keynes, Cocoa, and Copper; In Search of Commodity Currencies," IMF Working Papers 02/223, International Monetary Fund.
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OK, what do custom ear molds get me? I have the Phonak Naida S CRT IX, and have a very small ear opening. I am using the smallest dome available, but they tend to want to come out of my ear. I am currently trying a larger dome in my right ear (it is the one that tends to slip out the most) but it is not quite as comfortable as the small dome. My HIS has suggested that custom ear molds might be the way to go, but has left that up to me, based on my tolerance for the larger dome. Will the custom ear molds just be more comfortable? Will they add anything hearing wise? Will the aids need to be "re-tuned"? Will they make me feel stopped up, like ear plugs do?
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Sunday, November 28, 2010
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Monday, November 22, 2010
The Gift
As I watched him walk towards the line of men, I was reminded of how blessed we are and how we are to use that to be a blessing to others. Soon a crowd surrounded this little boy who said yes to the calling of Jesus. He didn't let his fears deter him from what he needed to do.Instead, he just went to those precious people who had absolutely nothing to give in return and he showed them that they were "inscribed in the palm of God's hand". He gave to them and wanted nothing in return. The gift was the giving.
And as he walked back to the car, I wept. I wept for the lowly and the weak; I wept for those people who did not have a home, a bed or a family; I wept because life sometimes isn't fair. But those tears were also filled with such pride and such love that filled my heart for Mitch. For the heart of a child who loves Jesus and loves the people that Jesus' loves. At 9 years old, his heart was breaking for what breaks our God's heart. It was one of my most cherished moments.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Random Ramblings
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Birthday Buckethead
Happy Birthday love of my life! I'm so proud of the man that you are and I think you're really hot, too!
Sunday, November 7, 2010
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Friday, November 5, 2010
Loving and Being Loved
Buckethead here – JPo's loving husband and occasional guest blogger. JPo has been extremely busy lately – job, life, and our TiVO is filling up with shows that have to be watched before they get deleted – PRIORITIES PEOPLE! But she misses each and every one of you and wishes she could spend more time with you here in bloggerville.
Today, I'm going to channel my inner Barry Manilow and talk about L-O-V-E. No John Wayne Marlboro Man stuff here – ooeey gooey, Lucy & Ricky, Mickey & Minnie kind of love. Get your Ben & Jerry's, put on your PJ's, jump up in the bed, light a candle, and read on!
Do you understand love? In my life, I have known 5 types of love (wait, all you perverts --- don't jump ahead!!). They are:
(1.) The love of family,
(2.) "puppy love",
(3.) brotherly love,
(4.) the love of JPo (my wife), and
(5.) the love of God.
They are different, and yet they are the same.
My best friend in the world is G-man. We've been best buds since 6th grade. Together, G-man and I have climbed mountains all over the world including Kilimanjaro in Africa. We've got each other's back. I would take a bullet for G-man, and he for me. We share tents together. We pull each other's finger. We do life together. I love G-man.
My wife is JPo. She excites me like no other person on the face of this earth. You should live in my shoes for a day. Catch her smiling -- it's intoxicating. Watch her doing a little happy dance at the thought of a fun evening. See her sing in front of the mirror as she get's ready. Notice her tender heart for others, animals, me – all of life. Listen to her tell a funny story. Let her compliment you. Check out her quirks and funny personality traits. See her in her night gown…okay, that one is only for me! I trust her heart. I crave her. I want to be around her more than anyone. I want to be a great man for her. I want to pursue her. I love JPo.
I don't think I can interexchange the G-man and JPo descriptions above, although you should see G-man in a night gown! Different.
I choose both of them. I choose them. I choose to love them. Not just because of who they are (which alone would be worthy), not just because they love me (which is the greatest compliment and puts wind in my sails) – but because, I see them both as a gift. A gift from God.
Sorry, but I've got to put this in guy terms. I love cars. If I could, I'd own 100 or more. Fast ones, classic ones, off-road ones, luxury ones. I've owned some amazing cars: Convertible Porsches, BMW's, Range Rover, Harley Davidson motorcycle – but my all-time favorite was a candy-apple red 1967 Mustang that I drove in high school. I owned a silver 1967 Mustang GT convertible as an adult, but the candy-apple red one was my favorite.
"Why?" you ask. "Because is was your first?" No – because it was a gift. My first car was purchased, lovingly restored, and given to me by my grandfather, Pop-Pat. Pop-Pat is huge in my life. I miss him daily. He was larger than life in my eyes – capable of doing anything. He was, perhaps, the coolest man I have ever known. And this man, my grand-dad, made me a car. ME! I loved it.
I loved the smell of the car. I loved the sound. I loved the freedom it gave me. It didn't go fast at first, until I found out my loving grandfather put a governor on the carburetor to limit the speed. Then, upon removal, it went REALLY fast! I made lots of memories in that car – like the time I revved the engine up to peel out in front of my friends – only to blow gasoline all over the engine and catch the car on fire. Don't worry, after running around and screaming like a 10-year old girl, I put the fire out.
But mostly, I loved the fact I could see the "hands" of my grandfather all over the car. He crafted part of the heater with a Folger's coffee can. My interior could reach a balmy 206 degrees Fahrenheit in 21 minutes! I loved the car because it was a loving gift from a loving man. I was, in summary, grateful. It was a gift I couldn't fathom – and the hours spent pain-stakingly crafted – every little detail in love and care for a grandson. I miss my Pop-Pat so much just typing these words.
And this brings me back to love – whether from JPo or G-man: what a gift. And the giver? None other than the Creator of the Universe. To think that God loves me so much to bless me with G-man, or JPo, or others in life – ME! I can't fathom it – I can only be grateful and return that love, and cherish the gift. Like the Mustang, I see the "hands" of God all over the loved ones in my life. And to think God loves me this much – ME!
These people aren't perfect – they blow gasoline all over things and catch on fire on occasion – but to me, considering the gift – I love them, and I wouldn't want anyone else.
Choose to love people – see your loved ones as a gift. You have been blessed with real love – not fake, fading, emotional, fickle worldly love (aka "as seen on TV"), but REAL love. REAL love isn't perfect, but something wonderful. REAL love can hurt, but it's oh so worth it. Put yourself out there – love, and be grateful for the "gift" of others in your life. Be thankful you are so loved by the Father.
I close with an excerpt from a great children's book my Mom read me, and I in turn have read to my kids. The story illustrates that love isn't a feeling, an emotion, or fading. It's a process, a choice and a gift.
The Skin Horse had lived longer in the nursery than any of the others. He was so old that his brown coat was bald in patches and showed the seams underneath, and most of the hairs in his tail had been pulled out to string bead necklaces. He was wise, for he had seen a long succession of mechanical toys arrive to boast and swagger, and by-and-by break their mainsprings and pass away, and he knew that they were only toys, and would never turn into anything else. For nursery magic is very strange and wonderful, and only those playthings that are old and wise and experienced like the Skin Horse understand all about it.
"What is REAL?" asked the Rabbit one day, when they were lying side by side near the nursery fender, before Nana came to tidy the room. "Does it mean having things that buzz inside you and a stick-out handle?"
"Real isn't how you are made," said the Skin Horse. "It's a thing that happens to you. When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but REALLY loves you, then you become Real."
"Does it hurt?" asked the Rabbit.
"Sometimes," said the Skin Horse, for he was always truthful. "When you are Real you don't mind being hurt."
"Does it happen all at once, like being wound up," he asked, "or bit by bit?"
"It doesn't happen all at once," said the Skin Horse. "You become. It takes a long time. That's why it doesn't happen often to people who break easily, or have sharp edges, or who have to be carefully kept. Generally, by the time you are Real, most of your hair has been loved off, and your eyes drop out and you get loose in the joints and very shabby. But these things don't matter at all, because once you are Real you can't be ugly, except to people who don't understand."
"I suppose you are real?" said the Rabbit. And then he wished he had not said it, for he thought the Skin Horse might be sensitive.
But the Skin Horse only smiled.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Have you voted, yet? If not, what are you waiting for?
I did! I called 5 times and voted for Bristol Palin and Jennifer Grey....oh, wait, wrong election. Oops! It's easy to confuse a general election and Dancing With the Stars, right?? RIGHT??!
Anways, go out and vote. Vote Republician; vote Democrat or vote for Pedro! But if you don't vote, you can't complain. And life's not fun if you can't bitch about something.
My motto for the day: "If you can't say something nice about a democrat, come sit next to me!"
Happy Election Day friends!


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Fire ants are a red species of ants known for building dome-shaped dirt mounds between 12 inches and 3 feet in diameter. Native to South America, fire ants now thrive in the southern United States, including Alabama, New Mexico, Oklahoma and California. They frequently sting animals and people that stray too close to their nests. Fire ant venom contains piperidine, a substance that causes redness, swelling, pain and other symptoms.
Side Effects
Fire ant bites produce a burning and itching sensation on the location of the body where the injury occurred. It is followed by swelling and a redness of the skin. The U.S. National Library of Medicine reports that fire ant stings often cause blisters on the skin up to eight days after the incident. These blisters usually disappear within 72 hours, but can cause infection if scratched and broken open. Scabs, also may appear on the affected area after the blisters subside.
Allergic Reactions
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control warns that one out of every 200 people suffers from a serious allergy to fire ant stings. These individuals may break out in hives and notice swelling of the face. Additionally, allergic victims may experience difficulty breathing, a rapid heartbeat and swelling of the throat. If you're allergic to fire ants and experience any of these symptoms after being stung, seek medical attention immediately, as death could occur if left untreated.
The U.S. National Library of Medicine recommends a number of treatments for non-allergic victims of a fire ant sting. Wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and water, but avoid harsh disinfectants and alcohol. Wrap ice cubes in a washcloth or towel and apply it to the sting for 10 minutes. Repeat this process until the swelling subsides. Individuals experiencing an allergic reaction should contact poison control or visit the emergency room before symptoms worsen.
The Oak Ridge National Laboratory reports that fire ants entered the United States in the early 20th century. Fire ants now live in at least nine southern states. Hybrid fire ants, the product of cross breeding between red and black species, exist in larger numbers and stretch across the entire southern half of the country. Fire ants prefer sunny areas such as lawns, fields and pastures. Keep on the lookout for their tell-tale dirt mounts when walking through open, grassy areas in southern states. The best way to prevent fire ant bites is to avoid coming into contact with a ant colony.


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The match was reduced to 18 overs following a rain delay. Opting to bat, Indians were bundled out for 130 with only Rohit Sharma scoring a brilliant 52 off 36 balls.
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Angela Kiang
My setting would be on an airplane. I'm an adventurous and courageous person that loves to take risks. The thing I love to do the most is travel and experience different cultures. I tend to hate sticking to daily routines and doing the same boring thing everyday, which is why I enjoy traveling to new places and doing something different and fun each time. I'm hoping that in the future I will be able to travel the world and make the best out of every vacation.
I want the world to see me as a fun spirited person that's surrounded by many loved ones. I want others to know that there's not a day goes by that I don't laugh and enjoy being with my friends. Also, I hope that other people know that if they ever need someone to talk to or just someone to joke around with, they can always come to me. I get along well with many people I meet and I hope the world see's me as a very caring and an easy person to talk to.
I see myself as a very lively and cheerful person. I love to make my friends smile and laugh every single day. I always try to see the positives in a negative situation and create a very uplifting atmosphere around everyone. I am also a very forgiving person because I find that there's no point in letting a grudge hold myself back from being happy. I am always content with how my life is because I know that I'm blessed with amazing friends and family in my life, and I just love filling people's hearts with happiness and peace.
Angela is the kind of person that you know you can always rely on. She spends so much time trying to ensure that her friends are content, and can always be trusted with anything. She can be a little crazy sometimes but always means well. Her easy going and good-natured spirit makes it easy to befriend her, along with the fact that she is so caring. Hard work and extreme talent let's her become successful in mostly everything she does, and it's easy to see that she has a bright future. All in all, if I could only use three worlds to describe her, I would use these: Amicable, spirited, and enthusiastic.
Something that symbolizes my character well is a sunflower. A sunflower typically symbolizes warmth and happiness. I tend to be a very happy person a majority of the time and I love to fill other's with warmth and comfort if they are in need of it. Another way it resembles me is because I always try to brighten other people's day and fill their day with laughter.


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In the last 90 days, 2 listings have been made available, which means spaces might be leasing quickly. You'll want to be prepared to make an offer immediately. About 250% of the office spaces in the Passaic are subleases, so you might be able to sign a shorter term by taking over a previous lease. There aren't many listings below 2,000 square feet on the market, so finding a space for a small business might be tough.
Even though the median size is 3,000 sqft, there are still 0 new availabilities below 2,000 sqft. Most buildings in this region are around 2 floors. Most buildings in this region were built in 1980 and are Class A.
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Wednesday, the Nashville Predators drop the puck for rookie camp with twenty-two prospects. Camp will last from Wednesday, September 4 through Tuesday, September 10. Of the twenty-two invitees, take a look at the three players to watch for during the practices and tournament in Sunrise, Florida.
Austin Watson, forward
There is little doubt about what Austin Watson wants before rookie and training camps are completed — to be named on the Predators' roster for first game of the season. After getting a taste of the NHL last season due to injuries, he wants more. The insatiable twenty-one year old is going to have to grind his way to the lineup and it will start by impressing during the exhibition matches against the Boston Bruins, Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning.
Although he is listed as a left winger, it is quite possible he could get time at the center spot, where he played at times with the OHL's London Knights and Nashville's farm club Milwaukee Admirals.
Watson has something to prove and rookie camp is going to be a tune up before he goes up against NHL-quality competition later this month.
Colton Sissons, forward
It will be interesting to see how Colton Sissons does during the exhibition matches after recovering from a left arm injury suffered in March that kept him out of the Western Hockey League playoffs. The talented 6'1" power forward could be anther useful piece for head coach Barry Trotz and his coaching staff in the coming seasons. Sissons, 19, has already established a leadership role as captain of the Kelowna Rockets. Last season, in sixty-one games the 50th overall pick in 2012 scored sixty-seven points (28g, 39a). Undoubtedly, he is a question mark for the Predators' organization and they would sure like to see him pan out.
Mikko Vainonen, defenseman
This summer, Mikko Vainonen is getting his first taste of going through Nashville's development program. As a major defenseman in Team Finland's 2013 World Junior's Championship run, he turned a lot of heads and became a prized prospect on the back end. Vainonen played for the OHL's Kingston Frontenacs last season, trying to adjust to the North American playing style. Sure, the 6'2" nineteen-year-old is not yet professionally ready, but depending on how he does in preseason and these camps, Vainonen may be with the Admirals in the 2014-15.


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This pilot fish becomes IT director for a mid-size city, and early on he has a chat with an IT manager who has a problem.
"He told me that he wished a computer used by the business office would be relocated to their area, as members of their staff were continuously coming to the data center to use it," says fish.
"I asked him if he wanted me to get it moved, and he responded that I could try -- he had been trying for over a year, but the business office refused, saying they didn't have space for the equipment.
"Just then, a manager from the business office entered the data center and proceeded to work on the system. I went to her and said, 'We're going to have to move this computer to the business office. Would Wednesday be fine, or would you prefer Thursday?'
"She responded, 'Thursday.'
"My manager stared at me in disbelief and asked how I was able to accomplish this. I told him the art of being a manager involved giving people options so they felt empowered, but ensuring that the end result was what was desired.
"He stared at me, shook his head and left the room."
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Spam was a type of email.
In 2005, Fitz Kreiner saw an advertisement for preventing spam which featured a hummingbird wearing boxing gloves and hovering over a volcano. (PROSE: The Gallifrey Chronicles)
The Eleventh Doctor's TARDIS became infested with holographic spam after Rory Williams used a superphone to access the Internet. These included a man offering 0% finance, a "Haxor", an invitation to a UNIT Christmas bash, a dog selling insurance, a scam involving the King of Secunda, and the Phishing Doctor. Some of the holograms were left on Phayke in the hope that they would change their ways, while others lured away the Scroungers with their individual scams. (COMIC: Spam Filtered)


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The fowl, Guinea hen. We were just talking about them tonight.10|10|0
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Papua New Guinea lol!
Guinea pigs xD
It starts.. with a... G.
A pig 😔😔😔😔
"Africa"... that's the extent of my knowledge on Guinea.
First thing I think of is guinea pig...👀😂
I think of the rural women who still suckle piglets in New Guinea.
About the country in Africa, sadly Ebola.
Guinea pigs :3
i think of guinea pigs.
If you didn't post the map, I'd be trying to remember the difference between Guinea and Guiana. I always get them mixed up.
*cheats and looks at the map again*
OK, so Guinea is the one in Africa. So Guiana must be the one in S America. In ten minutes I'll totally forget again and not remember how to spell either one.
So what do I think of? I think of a stock broker I had. He was from Guinea. He also explained to me that what I called northern Africa was Western Africa.
Ebola. That's the only reason Guinea-Conakry has been in the news in the past year in the West.
It's getting silly now. Just to be clear: No one who knows what Guinea-Conakry is--and that's what this question is about, if we're to go from the maps--would be surprised at an association with the Ebola outbreak. No one else here remembers which countries were most affected?
Also, guinea pigs come from South America, y'all.
I know I've made this joke before on your questions, but come on, who the hell has EVER just THOUGHT of Guinea? Lol.
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I was like "the Country? No, no, wait, the guinea pigs!"
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Conversations with Scripture: The Gospel of Matthew
John Yieh
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Number of pages: 160
• The newest entry in the only Bible study series written from a uniquely Anglican perspective.
• Designed for adult formation programs in parish group settings or for use by individuals.
• Study and reflection questions included.
This book invites readers to enter the narrative world and the historical context of Matthew's gospel to encounter Jesus Christ in his mighty works and words. Focusing on particular social and theological issues, such as eschatology and Jewish-Christian conflict, it shows how Matthew used Jesus' stories and teachings to instruct and sustain his racially-mixed church to meet the severe challenges posed by Pharisaic opposition, Roman suspicion and intramural tension.
It is worth noting that the church today faces similar challenges in its need to articulate its faith and identity, to bear strong witness and unity, and to carry out its missions to baptize and teach the world.
Sponsored by the Anglican Association of Biblical Scholars, the Conversations with Scripture series was created just for Episcopalians. Each book is designed for people in the pews eager to learn more about Scripture—and how it applies to their lives today.


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Lyon County is a great place to live!
Lyon County is an excellent place to live and work. The environment offers the security and peace of a classic rural Midwestern community. The communities of Lyon County offer a wide choice of housing types and architecture styles. Homes and lots in new sub-divisions and traditional neighborhoods are available in a variety of price levels. Apartments and rental homes are available in all communities. Low-income housing and subsidized rent programs are also available.
Lyon County Has Strengthened in Residential Real Estate Ownership by 0.8%, According to the 2010 Census
The 2010 Census reports Lyon County, Iowa decreased in housing units by 90, or 2%, since the 2000 Census. At the same time, the State of Iowa increased in housing dwelling units by 103,906, or 8%.
Compared to the US, Lyon County has a very low amount of unoccupied residential properties. 406, or 8.4%, are currently vacant in Lyon County, Iowa. Broken down, of the 406 unoccupied housing units, 15.8% are the market to be sold, while 22.9% are listed for lease.
From 2000 to 2010, owner-occupied residential properties in Lyon County have increased by 0.8%. According to the 2010 Census, there were 3,669 (82.6%) owner-occupied residential properties, while there were 773 (17.4%) units were rented. Lyon County has a smaller portion properties rented than the State of Iowa, which reportedly saw 27.9% of residential units occupied by renters.
Compared to other counties in the United States, Lyon County has a very low level of residential real estate that is minority-owned. 0.8% of housing units are owned by minorities in Lyon County; while in the United States 21.7% and in the State of Iowa 4.7% of residential housing units are owned by minorities.
Black reported being renters the highest percent in Lyon County. 50.0% the Black Census group occupies a rented housing unit.
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Marion Charles Matthes
Marion Charles Matthes (January 29, 1906 – November 30, 1980) was a United States federal judge.
Born in De Soto, Missouri, Matthes attended Benton College of Law, and read law in 1928 to enter the Bar. He was in private practice in DeSoto and Hillsboro, Missouri from 1928 to 1955. He was a deputy state finance commissioner in 1929, and was a city attorney for DeSoto from 1938 to 1940. In 1942, he was elected to the Missouri State Senate, where he served until 1950. He was a member of the Missouri State Highway Commission from 1954 to 1955. Matthes also lectured at Washington University School of Law.
On February 19, 1958, Matthes was nominated by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to a seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit vacated by Charles Evans Whittaker. Matthes was confirmed by the United States Senate on March 4, 1958, and received his commission on March 12, 1958. He served as chief judge from 1970 to 1973, assuming senior status on July 14, 1973, and serving in that capacity until his death.
- Marion Charles Matthes at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a public domain publication of the Federal Judicial Center.
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- 1906 births
- 1980 deaths
- Judges of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
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MyChell, a US facial skincare brand focusing on natural, non-toxic ingredients, has appointed Brandnation to handle its PR in the UK.
Brandnation will help launch its presence in the UK market including trade and consumer media relations and retail support events, such as the live window Visia Skin Scans that launched this month in Kensington Wholefoods.
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I do apologize for the long absence, but due to some health problems, I had to extend my little vacation in Romania. As we speak, I'm practically
I wanted to take advantage of a beautiful spring sunny day here in Brussels. I love the sun... I love the heat.. the moment when everything is rebirthing! I thought I'd go out a little and take some photos as well.
For today's outfit I have as a central piece my YesWalker mint satchel! I'm so happy that I got the chance to take it out for a spin as it is in a spring color.
The cool thing about this satchel is that it's spacious and it has a particular form that I like very much. Another big plus is the terrific detailing, as well as the flawless stitching. Oh, and the fact that is made from leather makes it timeless!
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Delhi University-Faculty of Law will conduct entrance exam in June for the following course:
LLB Degree (3 year/5 year course) with 50% marks for General and OBC candidates.
Candidates awaiting results of the qualifying degree examination are eligible to appearthe entrance test.
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Bulletin of information with application form may be obtained from the office of the Admission Committee, Faculty of Law from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. from 4 April, 2011 on deposit of Bank Draft of Rs.700 in favor of Registrar, University of Delhi payable at Delhi/New Delhi.The application form can also be downloaded from the website.
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There are three stories from the news over the past few days which perfectly encapsulate the Obama economy. There are no decent jobs for young workers, more children are living in poverty, and more workers are living paycheck to paycheck. It's the progressive, utopian dream coming true.
The New York Times on the "young and isolated:"
These are people bouncing from one temporary job to the next; dropping out of college because they can't figure out financial aid forms or fulfill their major requirements; relying on credit cards for medical emergencies; and avoiding romantic commitments because they can take care of only themselves. Increasingly disconnected from institutions of work, family and community, they grow up by learning that counting on others will only hurt them in the end. Adulthood is not simply being delayed but dramatically reimagined along lines of trust, dignity and connection and obligation to others.
CNN on Americans living paycheck to paycheck:
Fewer than one in four Americans have enough money in their savings account to cover at least six months of expenses, enough to help cushion the blow of a job loss, medical emergency or some other unexpected event, according to the survey of 1,000 adults. Meanwhile, 50% of those surveyed have less than a three-month cushion and 27% had no savings at all.
AP on children growing up in poverty:
It wasn't so long ago that David Hutchinson spent a month sleeping under a bridge while his wife and young daughter spent their nights at a domestic violence shelter.
But this wasn't a case of domestic violence. The couple simply had no choice. There were just no shelters in Phoenix with room for another homeless family, and their top priority was finding a safe place for their daughter.
The family is one of many in the U.S. that have been trying to raise children in the face of joblessness and homelessness. An annual survey released Monday by the Annie E. Casey Foundation shows the number of children living in poverty increased to 23 percent in 2011, after the recession.
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What were the amounts of the dividends PepsiCo declared per share of common stock in the years 2003 to 2007? Is the trend in dividends consistent with the company's net income trend during the period?
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- out of one's gourd
- also off one's gourd phrasal crazy
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
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out of one's gourd — informal out of one s mind; crazy ■ under the influence or alcohol or drugs he was obviously stoned out of his gourd … Useful english dictionary
out of one's gourd N. Amer. — out of one s gourd N. Amer. informal 1》 out of one s mind; crazy. 2》 under the influence of alcohol or drugs. → gourd … English new terms dictionary
stoned out of one's gourd — Go to stoned out of one's head … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
stoned out of one's head — AND stoned out of one's gourd mod. under the effects of marijuana. □ Tiffany was stoned out of her head and started giggling … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
out of or off one's gourd — idi+sts out of or off one s gourd, Slang. out of one s mind; crazy … From formal English to slang
off one's gourd — phrasal see out of one s gourd … New Collegiate Dictionary
List of U.S. Marine Corps acronyms and expressions — This is a list of acronyms, expressions, euphemisms, jargon, military slang, and sayings in common or formerly common use in the United States Marine Corps. Many of the words or phrases have varying levels of acceptance among different units or… … Wikipedia
gourd — [gôrd, goord] adj. [ME gourde < OFr gouorde < L cucurbita] designating a family (Cucurbitaceae, order Violales) of dicotyledonous plants, including the squash, melon, cucumber, and pumpkin n. 1. any trailing or climbing plant belonging to… … English World dictionary
gourd — [gʊəd, gɔ:d] noun 1》 a large fleshy fruit with a hard skin. ↘a drinking vessel or water container made from the hollowed and dried skin of a gourd. 2》 a climbing or trailing plant which bears gourds. [Cucurbita and other genera.] Phrases out… … English new terms dictionary
gourd — n American the head. The word is almost always heard in the phrase out of one s gourd … Contemporary slang


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Sleeping With Your Partner Isn't Always As You Thought About It! Here's Why!
Mar 30, 2016
Men and women have different habits, be it about eating, working, talking, or sleeping. When it is time to sleep with your partner, you might have imagined something really nice about it. But things doesn't always come out as it is. Here are few reasons why sleeping with your partner is sometimes difficult and unbearable.
1. Girls always have a habit of taking over all the bed. Is it true in your case?
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Competing Tribute Artists – 2016
We will be posting the names and photos of each Elvis Tribute Artist (ETA) here, as they register.
It is our policy not to post any ETAs until the field of competitors is near completion. This usually occurs one to two months prior to the festival.
ETAs are presented in the order their registration was received:
Tim Hendry
Ontario, Canada
Richard Wolfe
Hamilton, Ontario
Jimmy Tighe
Exeter, Pennsylvania
Sean Rowan
Ottawa, Ontario
Bob Houck
Reinholds, Pennsylvania
Spencer Bristow
Ontario, Canada
Spencer Boyce
Saratoga Springs, New York
Matthew Boyce
Saratoga Springs, New York
Kevin Harder
Saratoga Springs, New York
Mark Gagnon
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Robert Washington
Auburn, Maine
Joe Ramsey
Glens Falls, New York
Drew Polsun
Scotia, New York
Chris Cooper
Ontario, Canada
Mario Kombou
London, UK
Sylvain LeDuc
Quebec, Canada
Randy Mancini
Coram, New York
Kathy Dugan
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
TJ Greene
Glens Falls, New York
Don Boudreau
Sidney, Maine
Dave Weaver
Arkport, New York
Patrick Dunn
Port Jervis, New York
Drew Dyal
Troy, New York
Robert Dale
Weirton, West Virginia
Dan Barrella
Staten Island, New York
Nick Mischissin
Glenside, Pennsylvania
Benjamin Dalske
Willow Grove, Pennsylvania
JR Grimmett
West Jefferson, Ohio
John Ekey
Southampton, Pennsylvania
Ernie Fisher
Haverstraw, New York
Brenen Katolinsky
Ontario, Canada
Alex Mitchell
Conway, South Carolina
Tom Gilbo
North Syracuse, New York
Jeffrey Krick, Jr.
Reading, Pennsylvania
Bill McGrath
Scotia, New York
Fisher Stevens
Bob Oswalt
Athens, Texas
Taylor Brown
Cascade, Maryland
Dutch Reddy
Rochester, New York
Jim Barone
Clinton, New Jersey
Bruce Stewart
Ontario, Canada
Wayne Curtis
Tully, New York
John Cigan
Ontario, Canada
Mason Cigan
Ontario, Canada


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C-store chain holds regional promotions around Mars' national NFL sponsorship.
TEMPLE TERRACE & PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Circle K's Florida and Gulf Coast divisions are doing regional promotions around Mars Inc.'s official National Football League (NFL) sponsorship this fall by holding exclusive "Football Family Room Makeover" sweepstakes, In-Store Marketing Institute reported.
Both contests run Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, with entry via text message. The Florida promotion will award a grand-prize of $5,000 for the makeover. The Gulf Coast division (which encompasses Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee and Arkansas) likewise will award a top prize of $5,000, and also $50 Circle K gift certificates to 10 secondary winners.
Supporting online ads depict Snickers packaging that promotes Mars' national instant-win game, which awards tickets to the NFL's Super Bowl in February 2011. The ads also tout the NFL sponsorships of Mars and PepsiCo's Pepsi, according to the report.


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I'm caring for women and will never disrespect a girl.
I'm extremely loyal.
I've been told I'm funny.
I'm really intelligent and went to school for a long time and have an M. D. and PhD.
I save lives for a living (I'm a urological surgeon).
I make 750k per year and live in a mansion and have a jaguar.
I work 75+ hours a week.
I'm usually too tired to do anything.
All I talk about is my job and my research.
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What is JotForm?
JotForm is a free online form builder which helps you create online forms without writing a single line of code. No sign-up required.
At JotForm, we want to make sure that you're getting the online form builder help that you need. Our friendly customer support team is available 24/7.
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JotForm to a Mobile App on Smartphone Homescreen (?)Asked by TBSE on January 25, 2017 at 02:17 PM
I cannot remember if this was asked before, but with any of my JotForms, can they be converted into a mobile app on a smartphone users homescreen, with a simple click, etc....?
Thanks for any help you can provide.
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If I understood you correctly, you would like to add an icon to your home screen and when you click it it will open the form in the Browser?
That is doable and it is a part of your phone's capabilities, on Android phone if you open a form in the browser and tap options button, a pop-up screen with options will open where you can select Add to Home screen
Similarly, you can add the bookmark to the home screen by using the share button.
If you had something else in mind please let us know.
Thank you!
Hello, I tried it out on my website where I have a JotForm as a pop-out, and everything worked out fine, as the download as an app.
Two quick questions:
1. How can I control the logo of the app on the homescreen, or rather ad a designer logo, which will display at the app on the homescreen of the phone? WHere would I upload that and what size do I need to make the logo?
2. The JotForm on this section of my website - www.tbsportsentertainment.com/travel, located at the bottom and embedded, is the actual jotform I want users to have as an app. How would users get this JotForm to an app as it is currently embedded in the webpage?
Thanks again,
JotForm Support
There are some apps that help changing the icon, please check this guide: http://android.appstorm.net/how-to/customization/complete-guide-to-customizing-your-home-screen-icons/
They can add the URL of the page where it is embedded as their Home Screen, or you can share with them the form's direct link via email: https://www.jotform.com/help/303-How-to-send-a-form-via-email
In that way, they can add the direct link to their Home Screen. Let us know if you have more questions.