It tells you, *"There is no CTRL + Z in your life's keyboard"
You once asked me if I could ever describe you in four words, what they would be.
OK Reader, I'm going to tell you a tale … with great trepidation. You see, this tale, well, it's kind of like telling someone that you've seen a UFO. They want to believe you, but … it's never really been proven scientifically. Not to mention the fact that most folks who believe in such things are often the tin-hat wearing types, written off as … lets be nice and call them "odd". And, of course, the more you swear to it, the crazier you appear. It's an epic tale, spanning 30 years of my crazy life.
But, It's a story I want to tell, because it happened to me. I can barely understand it myself, let alone explain it. So … I'm just going to launch into it and you take it any way you wish.
Where can you be, my love?
Where will I be, my love?
I was singing in a band back in those days and, as it happened, this was the last song I'd ever write for it. Just after this, as it does, it all came crashing down and the band was finished. But in those last days, they pondered this song, with great puzzlement. You see, it was unlike anything I'd brought them before. It wasn't rock … It wasn't a ballad … it wasn't even structured like a "normal" 80's rock song.
No bridge, no solo, no loud grinding guitars, etc. It even had bits where I hummed, yes hummed, the melody, like a lullaby. As they read the lyrics and I described how it went, they all looked at me like I had three heads and asked where this had come from. It was nothing like anything I'd written before. I could only tell them when and where I'd written it, but had no explanation of what inspired it. It had just came to me, so I wrote it down. They didn't know what to make of it, or even what to do with it.
"Wow", I thought, I'd never had anything I'd written described as that before. When I asked him what he meant by that, he told me that it was haunting to think that this poor guy is desperately seeking a girl, that may or may not even know that he exists … in a world with billions of people in it. To top that off, he fears that she may off and marry someone else if he doesn't find her in time.
as we both practice our arts.
sixteen and never been kissed.
They'll lead us there every time.
They'll leave us there … so unkind.
Through any darkness … they'll light our way.
has launched a thousand ships.
in your heart so sweet and kind.
Heaven knows you've one in mine.
"For Someone I've Never Met " poured out of me in the midst of another breakup from the second, and last, girl that I wanted to marry. That emotion, never found me again. I looked at it on my computer screen and smiled, seeing "Where Can You Be", in my mind, on my tattered old note pad that I called my "Song Book". The memory of me writing it while sitting in my Z-28, looking out over the Gulf of Mexico as a beautiful heat lighting storm sent bolts across the sky, came flooding back; as did the debate of reincarnation I'd had with my pals in the rehearsal room all those years before. Here I was, again, writing about "someone" that I sensed, for lack of a better term, was out there … somewhere.
Well Reader, do you believe in reincarnation? I was never really certain, but, as you can see, I had twice written pieces to someone I wasn't completely sure existed. I had always "sensed" someone out there beginning with the period after I wrote "Where Can You Be?" and thereafter. So, there they were, each written after losing someone I was deeply in love with. Each came out of nowhere, as they usually do. By the time I was in my 40's, I began to think I was either imagining it all (a side effect of being a hopeless romantic) or that I had just somehow missed this person and our "moment".
I'd never believed I'd find.
and there … was a you.
even written of something amiss.
because my heart always said you exist.
My breezy Fall became harshest Winter.
My crazy life left my health running out.
but this moment … it removed all doubt.
Tell me, what could I do?
yes, there … there was a you.
Oh, that mistress fate, she is just so cruel.
Frustration, a curse to be mine.
but now … my clock … knows a limit of time.
while knowing I'd have to leave you … hurt and alone.
while turning my heart into stone.
But now, at long last … at least I finally knew.
There, you stood … green seas, gazing up … into skies of blue.
My long-awaited revelation … become sorrow-laced realization.
There really is … a you.
Typical of my life-long Charlie Brown syndrome … After being told in 2005 that I had "the lungs of an eighty-year-old man" and that I had "Six to Ten years" to live, I made a conscious decision in that Doctor's parking lot that I could never have another girlfriend and that I must face this alone. I don't see woman as objects. They are glorious creatures that are here to be our partners and friends and to make our lives amazing. I could never, ever knowingly let a woman fall in love with me, all the while knowing I was going to die and leave her. It's not in me to do such a thing, lonely or not.
Yes, I'm still alive, I'm stubborn like that. But, some days are better than others and my new doctors say that they don't give people "time limits" anymore … because of people like me. I can't afford the lung transplant. So, as Bono so aptly put in one of his songs: "The rich stay healthy, while the sick stay poor". It is what it is … and like the energizer bunny, I'm still going. Good for me.
In the moment that I met her, the morning that followed, and the amazing speed of our nexus over the next several months combined with a string of synchronicities (Coincidences? Did I mention that she too, was a poet and writer?) that not only came after I met her on the sidewalk in front of the publisher we shared, but in those pieces I had written before and in several after; I was pretty much convinced I had actually found her. I have NEVER experienced anything like this, or her, in my entire life.
with the words I've wrote, in the letters I've never sent.
But will our worlds collide?
"Colors", and a few others, were written about/for her. But, I could never show them to her. I would never endanger my friendship with her. I just wanted to keep her in my life. That, and that alone, was the only motive I'd ever had with her. I looked forward to seeing her marry, hearing her stories of her three kid's adventures; Hubby, all greasy, working on the car in the driveway, rabbits in her garden at night, eating her precious organic veggies or even about her new curtains. Just to know that she was alive, happy and doing well. I found a solace in her voice I could never describe and I was completely content to just have her in my life and watch hers unfold. Only I could end up in this odd position.
It is what it is. I also have to ponder the fact that maybe all those Charlie Brown moments in my life were preparing me for this one big, painful one. That does makes sense … ******' Universe.
Well when you're Green, I'll be your Brown.
I'll will be your solid ground.
And I'll be your Azure, when you are Verdigris.
that eyes have ever seen.
And when you're Black, I'll be your White.
Mixing all of the colors … I'll make everything alright.
Now when you're Blue, I'll be you're Red.
I will feel your pain instead.
And I'll be your Orange, whenever you are Pink.
that the sky could ever ink.
I'll mix all of your colors … and make everything alright.
Should you be Violet, I will be your Beige.
pasteled in dunes and sage.
And when you're Grey, I will be your Rainbow.
I'll mix all of your colors … yes, I'll make everything alright.
I'll color all your mornings with a smile and brighten up your skies.
I'll take the stars down from the heavens … and paint them in your eyes.
So whenever you are Black, I will always be your White.
I'll mix all your colors with a promise … everything will be alright.
Yes, I'll mix all of your colors with a promise … Everything's gonna be alright.
I wrote this after she had rang me up one afternoon lamenting about her life at the moment, troubled that her latest novel hadn't done as well as she'd hoped and now she had to be waitressing to make ends meet. I tried my best to cheer her up and assured her that she was strong enough to handle anything and that she must keep chasing her dreams. I wrote it as a poem, but I can't help but notice it looks like a song, though I've never heard music for it. Those repeated verses look just like choruses to me.
Earlier in the day, I had been looking at a booklet of paint swatches. I guess, up there on my roof looking at the Manhattan skyline, her sadness and me looking at all those colors melted together somehow and, as happens, out came this piece. Even this, became another synchronicity as she would name her next novel "Show Me All Your Colors". I remember seeing it in the bookstore and looking straight up … shaking my head at the sky. Was this the universe telling me to show and tell her all this?
OK, OK … this one is definitely romantic. I wrote it one night, drunk to the bejeezus. I'd done what we called "The Crosstown Crawl" with my pal Tristan and a gaggle of assorted waitresses we knew. This involved starting at Brass Monkey on the west side highway in the Gansevoort District and ending at my favorite ****** bar, Karma, on the Lower East Side … Drinking in, and often being "asked to leave" (Read: Kicked out of) every bar that took our interest as we walked (Read: staggered) west to east, staying below 14th St.
On my way home from the city on the J train, I thought about all the phone conversations we'd had while I was on this train crossing the Williamsburg Bridge. Being drunk, I guess, I caught a bout of sadness that I'd never get to tell her any of this or even how I felt about it all. Before I hit my elevator, this piece was swimming in my head. It's about as mushy a piece as I've ever written … if not thee most! Not the norm for me, but this is, after all, a lot to keep pent up inside you. I wouldn't wish this predicament on anyone.
This Shining Light in my eyes.
The Joy in my heart … ever inspiring my prose.
My Fearless Partner in Crime.
The Wind caressing my face.
that harbors my soul … ever refusing to yield.
You … would have been my Life.
You … would have been my World.
and I will always love you for my own special reasons.
It is just a shame … and I'm so, so sorry … that you … must never, ever know.
I guess in my stupor, I was imagining what it would have been like to write something for her. I don't know … There it was and I was stuck with it. I almost deleted it, but, my finger wouldn't press the key. As I told you before … I'd NEVER show this to her. She'd probably never speak to me again.
As a sadder epilogue, that eventually happened. I still don't know why, but we haven't spoken in years. Maybe she sensed this emotion in me and ran away. Or maybe, just maybe … she thought I'd pushed her away somehow … but for whatever reason, we drifted apart. I guess I'll never know. As you can see by reading this, that was never my intention. But, like I keep reiterating … It is what it is.
One day, I called her number to catch up and shoot the breeze. I hadn't spoken to her in a few months as she'd been busy promoting her new novel and I didn't want to pester her. But … it was disconnected … I checked my emails … nothing. I'd never been so confused, she just closed me out. I didn't want to bother her. I was sure she had her reasons and if she wanted to reach out to me again, she would. She had my email and my phone number. But, for now … she was gone … and that was that.
So, what do you think, Reader? Do I get the Tin hat … or a Badge of courage? Am I bat-**** crazy … or just eccentric? I'll leave it up to you to decide, because as I said, this all happened to me and there isn't a thing I can do about any of it. I just had to get it off of my chest. Thanks for letting me vent.
Wherever she is … she will always mean the world to me. I can see her green eyes if I close my mine and look for them. Sometimes, on occasion, her face haunts my sleep. Still, I like to picture her, kids playing in a sprinkler behind her, digging in her garden, wearing gloves too big for her hands and a smudge of fresh dirt on her cheek … it makes me smile.
OK, you can stop scratching your head. I'm sorry if you feel like I tricked you or was playing a prank … That was not my intention. This piece is experimental writing, of sorts. If you are wondering, it's titled "Somewhere … Out There". But I didn't want to put a title at the head of the page, as that might have clued you in too early.
I also confess that "Sam" the narrator is, on no uncertain terms, based loosely on myself. But hey, what better way to string you along? Besides, as Stephen King said, you "Write what you know". As far as I 'm aware, using poetry within a short story like this, or in this manner, has never been done before. Welcome to the future!
It really belongs in my "From Thee Edge" Collection with the rest of my Twilight-Zone-esque short stories. (You can now read some of these fiction short stories here, posted in my "NoPo@HePo" posts, along with some non-fiction essays. I hope you enjoy them.) But, because I pieced together several of my poems to not only tell the story, but as a vehicle to carry it along as part of it; I wanted to put it here on Hello Poetry just to see if I could convince you long enough to get you through the story … while having you believe it was me speaking to you and that it was all very real to me. Thus, making it feel real to you as you read it.
Was I having you along right up until it was signed by someone else? Or, at least until the narrator addressed himself as "Sam"?
If so, then I accomplished my mission. I'd love to hear your comments on it. If you've been reading any of my other posts, I'm sure you've figured out that I like to run wildly outside of the box sometimes. This was just, as I said, an experiment in a different way to tell a story … fiction or otherwise. As always, I hope that I took you on a journey and, more importantly, that you enjoyed it.
but what makes me worth your time?


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Kizz Daniel will come with a live concert in Ghana on Dec 23.
Kizz Daniel will come with a live concert on December 23 at ACCRA in Ghana, and EGO TICKETS will be the official ticketing partner for the upcoming show.
Recently Kizz Daniel got 100 M views on Youtube for his song 'Buga.'
Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe is a Yoruba singer and composer better known as Kizz Daniel, his stage name. For his hits "Woju" and "Yeba," he is well known. Kiss Daniel was his previous stage name before he changed it in May 2018. In 2013, he agreed to a record deal with G-Worldwide Entertainment, but he later parted ways with the label after a highly publicized legal battle and contract dispute. In November 2017, he established the record company Fly Boy Inc.
He released a number-one single titled Buga on May 4, 2022. George Weah, the president of Liberia, was among the famous people who participated in dance challenges to the song on Instagram and TikTok.
Oluwatobiloba Anidugbe, better known as Kizz Daniel, a Nigerian music sensation, has thanked his fans for helping him reach his first 100 million YouTube views with his famous song, "Buga." Watch the official YouTube music video of 'Buga.' below.
According to the report of NAN (News Agency of Nigeria), since the song's May 2022 premiere, "Buga" has gained popularity among younger and older age groups. Nigerians ranked it the top track on this year's Google search list.
The well-known afrobeat icon used his Instagram page to commemorate the noteworthy accomplishment and thank his fans for their unwavering support.
The 28-year-old singer claims that this is his first YouTube video to receive 100 million views, and he anticipates receiving many more in the future.
The singer had previously said that "Buga" meant to "Show Off." Still, she later clarified that in this context, "Buga" intended to honor hard work, devotion, and achievement rather than celebrating arrogance and ingratitude.
Given that it is now at the top of Nigeria's Top 100 Chart on Apple Music, "Buga," Kizz Daniel's song is undoubtedly one of the most well-known songs in the nation.
The song was one of the World's top five afrobeat songs and the most shagged tune ever. Tekno, another elite vocalist from Nigeria, was a featured artist on the track.
Kizz On December 18, the final day of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup, Daniel will perform his famous song "Buga." His ambition to perform at the FIFA World Cup, which began on November 20, 2022, was previously declared.
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It could be serious: For example, if Bob ..... were to write another verse for the most amazing song in the world (Elusive Butterfly) how would it go? We then invite members of the forum to pen another verse.
It could be funny: For example, if Bob ... were a sandwich, what would be between the two slices of bread? We then invite members of the forum to contribute their ideas.
Over to you guys I guess.
Hey Mondrian, apparently Bob originally wrote no less than 5 verses for this song. There is a thread about it somewhere - you can probably find it if you search. His producer cut it down to two.
There was some discussion here about whether the more verses the merrier, or whether the song is best as it is (i.e. as originally released). I fall into the latter camp. It's short and sweet, and the two verses say everything that needs to be said. That other Bob (Dylan) was the master at taking 25 verses to say something, but sometimes less is more.
Yo Bob. Yup, am aware of the 5-verse version.
My feeling is this: Way back in the 60s, the short version on a single worked. The long version wouldn't have. I gather that those were Bob's thoughts too.
On a LP, the reverse was true. Putting the long 5-verse version would have worked better than the shortened version.
I must admit that there's times when I want to listen to the 2 verse version but, there's also times when I need to listen to all 5 verses. I'm glad that I have both versions.
If Bob were the UK, would he stay in the EU or would he leave?
For my money, I reckon he'd stay.
Europe has already seen two world wars start there - or have we forgotten? The UK is an island and, as such, there is a tendency to be inward-looking. But, we live in a 24/7 global village. Like it or not, it's a fact. The world has also become a more dangerous place of late. Je suis Charlie. Now isn't the right time to become myopic and withdraw from the safety of the EU. Now isn't the right time to become a splinter group of one. The UK is the world's 5th. largest economy. However, it isn't strong enough to declare 'splendid isolation'. China is living proof.
If we remain part of Europe and Sterling is attacked, we may call upon Europe to help defend our currency and they may feel obliged to assist. If we leave, who will defend Sterling then? Not the British Government - it's broke. Not Europe either if we leave the EU. I remember 1992 when George Soros and his Quantum fund battered Sterling. It could easily happen again. In fact, if the UK left the EU, I wouldn't think it a possibility - more of a certainty I would have thought.
Sterling hit a 7-year low this morning. The financial world is talking. We need to listen. The UK is bankrupt. Our borrowings increase on a daily basis to not only pay today's bills but also to service our past debt. We may be a physical island but financially not. We owe the rest of the world too much money.
This is a no-brainer. Why we are even considering leaving is beyond me.
If Bob were the UK, would be stay in the EU?
Je suis Bob. Mais je ne suis pas Bob Lind, so I cannot answer for him.
Mois aussi. Mais, je pense que Bob Lind aime beacoup le EU, n'est pas?
It's difficult for me to express what Elusive Butterfly meant, and still means, to me. It just struck a chord like no other song, either before, or after. It somehow reflected and encapsulated what the early Sixties was all about. Every man and his dog recorded it. If memory serves, there were several versions in the UK charts at the same time. I'm not sure that this has ever happened before. This says it all.
Mondrian has been posting behind Bob's back while Bob's face was in the book.
Mondrian, I think the song "Elusive Butterfly" is what drew most of us to Mr Lind, but do you know or own any others in his catalogue?
Do I own or know of any songs, other than Elusive Butterfly, in his catalogue? Hell Yes.


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I was able to remove the letter Z which means nothing but I am stuck separating the text
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The substring strips off the first character, the insert adds a space at the 7th (zero based) character position.

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i, of Italy, poses with the trophy after he won the Quicken Loans National golf tournament, Sunday, July 1, 2018, in Potomac.
Francesco Molinari was torn between Paris and Washington until the last minute.
There was no doubting the decision Sunday afternoon, not with his name on a silver trophy in the shape of the U.S. Capitol, the lowest 72-hole score of his career and a stretch of golf that was close to flawless.
"The thought was just to keep pushing, keep making birdies and don't give anyone a chance," Molinari said.
Molinari faced a 15-foot par putt on the ninth hole that he poured into the center of the cup to keep a three-shot lead. He holed a 50-foot eagle putt on the 10th. He hit a 6-iron to 2 feet for birdie on No. 11, one of the hardest par 4s on the PGA Tour which had yielded only one other birdie all day. Three birdies later, he was nine shots clear and on his way to victory in the Quicken Loans National.
The French Open offered valuable Ryder Cup points on a course where the matches will be played this fall. The Quicken Loans National was on its last leg with one of the weakest fields it has ever had, in the most oppressive heat that the Italian has ever played.
Molinari picked the PGA Tour because he was No. 123 in the FedEx Cup and wanted to improve his position, especially after missing the Tour Championship by what amounted to one shot last year.
"Seems like it was the right choice in the end," he said.
He finished at 21-under 259, breaking the tournament record by seven shots. He won by eight shots over Ryan Armour, matching the largest margin of victory this year on the PGA Tour.
"It was a lot easier than I thought," Molinari said with a wide grin. "I played great. The start of the back nine was incredible."
Tiger Woods closed with a 66, his lowest final round in more than five years, and he was never close. Woods tied for fourth, his best result since a runner-up finish at the Valspar Championship three months ago, though he was 10 shots behind.
"I was only four back at the time when I made the turn, and so I thought that maybe if I got on the back nine, I shot 30 — maybe 29 — that would be enough," Woods said. "Evidently, I would have to shoot 24 on the back nine. What Francesco is doing back there is just awesome."
Armour closed with a 68 to finish second, earning one of four spots to the British Open .
"I've never played a major," the 42-year-old Armour said. "I'm fired up to go over to Carnoustie and see how my game translates over there."
The other three spots went to Sung Kang, who finished third after a 64; Abraham Ancer, who tied for fourth after a 72; and Bronson Burgoon, who had a day he won't forget. Burgoon played with Woods for the first time and experience larger crowds and louder noise than he had ever experienced. And with a birdie on the final hole for a 67, he tied for sixth to earn his first trip to the British Open.
"I've never seen anything like it," Burgoon said about the gallery.
"Those are things that I can't afford to do and expect to win a golf tournament," Woods said.


Check out this vegetarian healthy-ish Buffalo Cauliflower Bites made with a few simple ingredients and paired with ranch dressing - perfect for game day!
If you're looking for a healthy low-carb game day snack to add to your spread for Super Bowl Sunday, make these delicious Buffalo Cauliflower Bites. No, they don't taste like chicken wings. But they are definitely healthier and just as spicy and delicious! It's a really easy recipe to make with simple ingredients that will wow your friends!
There are many variations of these cauliflower wings. I make mine healthier by using water instead of milk for the batter, making my own buffalo sauce (less fat that way), and using less batter to coat the cauliflower. They come out of the oven super hot and crispy, and pair so well with the cool and creamy ranch dressing. It's an easy crowd-pleasing appetizer or delicious snack!
There are two main parts to make these buffalo cauliflower wings. First is the batter to coat and crisp the cauliflower. And second is the buffalo sauce that will bind to the batter and flavor the cauliflower.
Step 1: Make the batter. It's equal parts flour and water and whatever spices you want. I like to keep the spices simple and use paprika and garlic powder. Many recipes will use 1 cup of flour and 1 cup of water. But I found that was too much flour for 1 head of cauliflower. So I only use 1/2 a cup and it keeps this recipe low-carb. The mixture consistency will be pretty thick and almost like a paste. If you prefer to add a splash more water, that's fine too.
Step 2: Coat the cauliflower with the batter. You can throw the cauliflower right in the bowl, or you can shake it up in a plastic bag. Just make sure it's well coated and then you can transfer it to a baking dish. If you notice that the batter is rather runny, you can use a colander to drain any extra liquid from the cauliflower before transferring it to a baking dish.
This step helps to make sure the baked cauliflower is not soggy.
When they come out of the oven, they will be crispy and you can basically enjoy them as is. But we're making cauliflower buffalo wings over here! So time for the buffalo sauce. Buffalo sauce is basically hot sauce and butter. Generally it's 2 parts hot sauce to 1 part butter, which is what makes them so irresistible and yummy. To make it healthier, I make my own buffalo sauce with a lot less butter. I also add some lemon juice to give it a fresh zing.
Step 3: Spread the buffalo sauce over the cauliflower and bake it again. You want to make sure the buffalo sauce is adhered to the cauliflower, and then that it's crunchy and golden in color. And then it's ready!
I love how easy these buffalo cauliflower bites are to make! They are a healthy vegetarian alternative to traditional buffalo wings. I've been obsessed with cauliflower for low-carb everything lately. Is there anything cauliflower can't do?! And now they strike again for the ultimate game day snack!
Cut the florets large. They should be about half the size of traditional chicken wings but still bite-sized. If you cut them too small, they end up becoming mushy and won't crisp up as nicely when you bake them in the oven.
Use a colander to drain the cauliflower after coating it with batter. Although this step is not crucial, it really helps to add just enough batter to coat the cauliflower without too much that it's smothered in the flour/water mixture. Again, this tip is all about getting that perfectly crispy texture on the outside.
Bake the cauliflower on parchment paper. You can also coat a cookie sheet with even oil so the batter doesn't stick. Parchment paper is great for an easy clean-up, no sticking and less oil. Sometimes the batter might still stick to the parchment paper, so be sure to flip them halfway through for even crispness.
Bake right before serving. As wonderful and crispy as these are straight out of the oven, they do soften up when they start cooling and especially by the next day. So enjoy them fresh out of the oven for the best taste and texture!
I love this healthy game day option that's baked and not fried. These spicy buffalo cauliflower bites are battered and baked to perfection in the oven with a small amount of butter. They are big on flavor and won't disappoint your guests for snacking while watching the game.
If you've tried this healthy-ish feel good Buffalo Cauliflower Bites recipe or any other recipe on FeelGoodFoodie, then don't forget to rate the recipe and leave me a comment below! I would love to hear about your experience making it. And if you snapped some shots of it, share it with me on Instagram so I can repost on my stories!
In a large bowl, whisk flour, water, garlic powder and paprika in a bowl until batter is smooth. Add cauliflower to batter and toss to coat.
Spread cauliflower onto the baking sheet in a single layer, season with salt and pepper. Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes, flipping over halfway through for even baking.
In another small bowl, whisk hot sauce, melted butter and lemon juice until well combined. Brush the buffalo sauce mixture on the cauliflower.
Return to the oven and bake until they start to brown, about 15 minutes.
Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 3-4 days in the fridge but they are best eaten within the first few hours. To re-crisp, heat them in the oven or in a toaster oven, not in the microwave.
To add your own unique flavor, you can switch out the garlic powder and paprika for other spices you prefer.
Nutrition: Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients you use. This information should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist's advice. The nutrition value does not include the ranch dressing or the carrots/celery.
The recipe was both simple and delicious!!! We love cauliflower and will definitely make this frequently. Thank you so much for this recipe!!
Hi from the UK. Just curious about oven temperature. Is that 450f with Convection oven temperature.
Hi there! Yes, that's about 230C. Enjoy!
Oh my yum! This is going in my recipe box. I love cauliflower and i love to have different ways to prepare them.


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Season 4 | Episode 8 Roger's diligent search for Brianna pays off when he finds her in Wilmington, but their romantic reunion comes to an abrupt halt when she discovered pertinent information that he intentionally kept from her.
Season 4 | Episode 9 As Brianna struggles to compartmentalize the trauma she's suffered in the wake of the tragedy that befell her in Wilmington, she refocuses on finding her parents.
Season 4 | Episode 10 Jamie and Claire keep secrets from one another as they try to help Brianna process her recent trauma. But the secrets they keep cause a bigger familial rift once they are revealed.
Season 4 | Episode 11 Jamie, Claire and Young Ian embark on a long uncertain journey to rescue Roger, while Brianna forges a friendship with one of Jamie's old friends as she fends off Aunt Jocasta's attempts to secure a husband.
Season 4 | Episode 12 Brianna confronts a violent figure from her past in an attempt to cope with her trauma. Roger befriends a fellow captive and endeavors to escape the Mohawk Village, while Fergus and Marsali plan a dangerous mission.
Season 4 | Episode 13 Jamie, Claire and Young Ian's attempt to rescue Roger from his Mohawk captors goes awry when a ghost from Claire's past lays waste to their plan. Meanwhile, Brianna worries Claire, Jamie and Roger might not return.
Season 1 | Episode 1 While on her honeymoon, WWII combat nurse Claire Randall is mysteriously transported back to 1743 Scotland, where she is kidnapped by a group of Highlanders - and meets an injured young man named Jamie.
Season 1 | Episode 2 Claire is taken to meet the Laird. As suspicions about her grow, Claire befriends the mysterious Geillis Duncan. When the clan discover her medical skills, Claire goes from guest to prisoner.
Season 1 | Episode 3 Claire decides to use her medical skills to aid her escape from Castle Leoch - with Jamie's help, she tends to an ill child. During an evening's entertainment, a story gives Claire hope for her freedom.
Season 1 | Episode 4 As the Castle prepares for The Gathering, Claire plots her escape. But after a dangerous encounter with a drunken Dougal and an unexpected run-in with Jamie, her plans are dashed.
Season 1 | Episode 5 Claire joins the MacKenzie rent-collecting trip. To her horror, Dougal uses Jamie's scars to gain sympathy for the Jacobite cause. Claire recalls that a defining moment in Scottish history is fast approaching.
Season 1 | Episode 6 Claire's unexpected meeting with a British general turns tense when Captain Jack Randall arrives. Claire finds herself alone with Randall - a dangerous man determined to uncover her secrets.
Season 1 | Episode 7 Claire and Jamie are thrown together in marriage, but as their emotional and physical relationship unfolds, deeper feelings arise. Claire is ultimately torn between two men in two very different times.
Season 1 | Episode 8 Frank desperately searches for his missing wife, while Claire tries to come to terms with her new marriage. Claire is faced with an emotional quandry as a life-altering opportunity presents itself.
Season 1 | Episode 10 Jamie hopes the newly arrived Duke of Sandringham will help lift the price from his head, while Claire attempts to save an abandoned child.
Season 1 | Episode 9 Jamie and the Highlanders rescue Claire from Black Jack Randall. Back at the castle, politics threaten to tear Clan MacKenzie apart and Jamie's scorned lover, Laoghaire, attempts to win him back.
Season 1 | Episode 11 Claire and Geillis are on trial for witchcraft. Jamie manages to rescue Claire, but not before she discovers a secret about Geillis's past.
Season 1 | Episode 12 Reunited, Claire and Jamie make their way to Lallybroch - Jamie's family home. Reality quickly sets in, and old wounds are reopened between Jamie and his sister, Jenny.
Season 1 | Episode 13 Jamie finds himself between a rock and a hard place when a redcoat deserter from his past resurfaces. Claire tends to a laboring Jenny while Jamie and Ian join The Watch, resulting in devastating consequences.
Season 1 | Episode 14 Claire and Jenny set out to rescue Jamie from his redcoat captors. When Murtagh joins up, they turn to unorthodox tactics to send word to Jamie. When word finally arrives, the news isn't what anyone had hoped.
Season 1 | Episode 15 Jamie awaits his death sentence at Wentworth Prison, while Claire and the Highlanders search for a rescue plan. When Jamie is visited by Black Jack, he realizes there is a fate worse than death.
Season 1 | Episode 16 A desperate plan manages to free Jamie, but his wounds are more than just physical. At a nearby monastery, Claire attempts to save both Jamie's heart and soul, as his mind lingers on the torture.
Season 2 | Episode 1 Returning to her own time, Claire must reconcile her future with the life she left behind. Shifting back to 18th century, Jamie, Claire and Murtagh arrive in France, but learn that Paris presents its own challenges.
Season 2 | Episode 2 Life in Paris is not without its trials as Jamie struggles to triumph over the traumas of his past. A fortunate meeting with Jacobite leader Prince Charles presents opportunities, while the Duke of Sandringham's presence brings complications.
Season 2 | Episode 3 Jamie's days and nights are dominated by political machinations, while Claire finds solace in her healing skills. As their plan to stop Culloden progresses, including engaging the aid of a young pickpocket, the past threatens to derail their forward momentum.
Season 2 | Episode 4 Claire and Jamie throw an elaborate dinner party intended to derail investors in Prince Charles' war effort. Meanwhile, Claire's revelation that Jack Randall is alive sparks Jamie in an unexpected way as he and Claire struggle to regain their physical intimacy.
Season 2 | Episode 5 Reunited, Jamie and Claire attempt to extinguish the fires their dinner party ignited; however, Claire is set off on an unexpected change of course. Jamie and Claire's relationship is put to the ultimate test when the past rears its ugly head.
Season 2 | Episode 6 Jamie and Claire use Claire's medical knowledge to devise a scheme to stop a wine deal which could fill the Prince's war chest. When Claire learns Jamie has gone back on his word, the couple are met with dire consequences that will forever change their lives.
Season 2 | Episode 7 Claire is brought to L'Hopital Des Anges where doctors try to save her life and that of her unborn baby. King Louis asks Claire to judge two men accused of practicing the dark arts – one an enemy, one a friend.
Season 2 | Episode 8 Claire and Jamie call upon Jamie's grandsire, Lord Lovat, in an attempt to elicit support for the Jacobite cause. However, a visiting Colum MacKenzie has other plans, and Lord Lovat's manipulative machinations ensure that no matter what, his own interests will be served.
Season 2 | Episode 9 Claire and Jamie reunite with the Lallybroch and MacKenzie men as they train for war. Jamie's power struggles with Dougal and Claire's personal battle with her memories of WWII weigh upon them, but new, helpful information comes to light when a young Englishman named William Grey pays a surprise visit to their camp.
Season 2 | Episode 10 Jamie relies upon Claire's knowledge of history to lead the Jacobite army into a crucial battle. Claire is reminded of the true cost of war as she attends to the dead and dying.
Season 2 | Episode 11 Claire and the Highlanders head north after the Jacobite leaders decide to halt their march on London. Claire has an unexpected reunion after a band of redcoats makes trouble for the Scots.
Season 2 | Episode 12 Jamie works to divert the Jacobite army away from imminent slaughter. Claire tries to provide comfort to a sick Alex Randall who shares an unusual plan to save the mother of his child.
Season 2 | Episode 13 In the present, Claire reveals the truth to her daughter, Brianna. In the 18th century, Jamie does everything he can to save his loved ones as the Battle of Culloden begins.
Season 3 | Episode 1 Jamie's past provides his only hope of survival following the Battle of Culloden. A pregnant Claire attempts to adjust to life in 1940s Boston.
Season 3 | Episode 2 Jamie leads a lonely life hidden in a cave until Lallybroch is threatened by redcoats. Claire and Frank struggle to coexist in a marriage haunted by the ghost of Jamie.
Season 3 | Episode 3 In prison, Jamie discovers that an old foe has become the warden - and has the power to make his life hell. Claire and Frank both put their best foot forward in marriage, but an uninvited guest shatters the illusion.
Season 3 | Episode 4 Jamie is pulled into intrigue while serving as a groomsman at Helwater. In 1968, Claire, Brianna and Roger struggle to trace Jamie's whereabouts, leaving Clarie to wonder if they will ever find him.
Season 3 | Episode 5 Brianna grapples with life-changing revelations and Claire must help her come to terms with the fact that she is her father's daughter. Roger brings news that forces Claire and Brianna to face an impossible choice.
Season 3 | Episode 6 After decades apart, Jamie and Claire finally reunite and rekindle their emotional and physical bonds. But Jamie's new business dealings jeopardize the couples' hopes for a simple life together.
Season 3 | Episode 7 Claire follows her conscience as a surgeon, even though it could put her and Jamie's lives at risk. At the same time, Jamie attempts to evade the reach of the Crown as it representative closes in on his illegal dealings.
Season 3 | Episode 8 Claire returns to Lallybroch with Jamie, where she does not receive quite the reception she was expecting. Unbeknownst to her, Jamie's made some choices in their time apart which come back to haunt them with a vengeance.
Season 3 | Episode 9 Claire and Jamie leave Scotland, sailing to the West Indies on an urgent quest. But when the superstitious crew looks for someone to blame after a string of bad luck, rescue comes from an unlikely source.
Season 3 | Episode 10 Claire races to discover the source of an epidemic aboard a disease-stricken ship before hundreds of sailors die. And as Jamie locks horns with Captain Raines, Fergus finds himself torn between loyalty and love.
Season 3 | Episode 11 After making a leap of faith, Claire washes up on an island where survival is her only option. Navigating treacherous waters crippled the Artemis, so Jamie devises a joyful moment for his crew in the midst of setbacks.
Season 3 | Episode 12 The Artemis finally reaches Jamaica bringing Jamie and Claire much closer to their goal. During a ball on the island, the Frasers encounter old allies, as well as former adversaries who threaten to derail their mission.
Season 3 | Episode 13 Claire plays a game of cat and mouse with an old adversary as she searches for young Ian. The Frasers race through the jungles of Jamaica to prevent the unthinkable.
Season 4 | Episode 3 Jamie and Claire search for a place to call home. Meanwhile, in the 20th century, Brianna and Roger's romance heats up and then fizzles during a road trip that winds up highlighting their differences.
Season 4 | Episode 2 Claire and Jamie visit his Aunt Jocasta at her plantation, River Run. When tragedy strikes at the plantation, Jamie and Claire find themselves caught between what's right and the law of the land.
Season 4 | Episode 1 Claire and Jamie cross paths with Stephen Bonnet, a pirate and smuggler who enlists their help. Claire illuminates Jamie on some of America's history, leading him to wonder if it's possible for them to lay down roots.
Season 4 | Episode 5 Claire's medical expertise proves invaluable, but she begins to fear for her life when tragedy strikes her patients' household. Jamie and Young Ian travel to a nearby town to recruit settlers for Fraser's Ridge.
Season 4 | Episode 4 Having been led by providence to Fraser's Ridge, Jamie, Claire and Young Ian begin to build a home in the Blue Ridge Mountains. In the 20th Century, Roger tries to reconnect with Brianna.
Season 4 | Episode 6 Jamie and Claire are surprised when Lord John Grey drops in on Fraser's Ridge with an unexpected travelling companion. When Grey becomes ill, Claire must reconcile her personal feelings with her duties as a doctor.
Season 4 | Episode 7 Brianna follows in her mother's footsteps and travels through the stones back in time to 18th century Scotland where she struggles to make her way to the Colonies to find her parents.


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Adeline E. Illemann, 91: 30 years with New England Telephone Co.
JEFFERSONVILLE, Vt. — Adeline E. Illemann, 91, formerly of Brunswick, died Feb. 4.
She was born in Norway on Jan. 16, 1918, daughter of Alice and George Emerson.
In 1935, she graduated from Norway High School.
She began her career as a telephone operator with the New England Telephone Company in Bath. In 1979, she retired as a supervisor after 30 years of service.
As a lifetime member of the Telecom Pioneers, she enjoyed attending the monthly meetings.
Her hobbies included gardening, bird watching, and bingo.
She was predeceased by her husband of 42 years, Ernest F. Illemann, Jr.
She is survived by her daughters, Patricia A. Beasley of Apex, N.C., Barbara G. Casey and her husband, Thomas S. Casey of Sebastian, Fla. and Harpswell, and Nancy (Illemann) Rock and her husband, Richard W. Rock, II of Jeffersonville, Vt.; grandchildren, Kathryn J. May and her husband Daryl, and Christopher B. Lee; three great-grandchildren, Megan, Courtney and Kyle May.
Memorial donations can be made to Lamoille Home Health, 54 Farr Ave., Morrisville, VT 05661.


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People with mental health problems "three times more likely to run out of money within a week" during pandemic
People with mental health problems will be hit harder by loss of income — and are at greater risk of deprivation — than the wider population during the coronavirus crisis.
That is the message of a new report published today (16 June) by the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute, looking at how the pandemic has affected the income of people with mental health problems.
Based on new Populus polling (1), the report shows that people with experience of mental health problems entered the current crisis in a more financially precarious position — with average annual household income for this group £5,700 lower than the rest of the population (2).
The research highlights that as a result of this greater financial precarity, people with mental health problems are likely to be hit harder by any loss of income resulting from the pandemic, and are more exposed to financial hardship.
It reveals that people with experience of mental health problems would be three times more likely to run out of money within a week if they lost their main source of income. 13% of people with experience of mental health problems could not make ends meet for even one week in that scenario, compared to 4% of people who have never experienced a mental health problem.
Moreover, the research shows that the pandemic has already affected the finances of many people with experience of mental health problems — with around two in five (38%) having seen a drop in income since the outbreak began. Nearly a third (31%) say they have cut back on essentials such as food and heating to make ends meet during the crisis.
The charity is calling on the government to increase the scale and timeliness of financial support for people facing financial difficulty during the pandemic. That includes making initial Universal Credit payments available as grants that people do not have to pay back — rather than the loans currently offered, which are resulting in greater debt for already financially fragile households.
It is also calling on the government to ensure that employers do not discriminate against workers with mental health problems, as it winds up its Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme later this summer — and when jobs will be at risk (3).
Commenting on the research, Katie Alpin, Interim Chief Executive of the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute, said:
"The coronavirus crisis has exposed the serious financial disadvantages that some sectors of society face, and that's particularly true for those affected by mental health problems. Many people in this group were in a more precarious financial situation before the current crisis began, and will be hit harder by the economic shocks resulting from it.
"The government needs to go further to reduce the risk of hardship for those with mental health problems. That means making sure that people don't end up further in debt while they're waiting for support from the benefits system, and that workers with mental health problems don't lose out when the furlough scheme is wound down."
Today, the charity is also launching the Mental Health and Income Commission, to explore how people's mental health affects the income they receive through work, benefits or other sources.
The Commission will feature Matthew Taylor (Chief Executive of the RSA), Jo Bibby (Director of Health at the Health Foundation) and Paul Farmer (Chief Executive of Mind) among others. It will publish a number of reports throughout 2020, exploring what a fairer labour market and welfare system would look like for people with mental health problems.
Case studies are available
To set up an interview, or for any other media enquiries, please contact Brian Semple, Head of External Affairs at Money and Mental Health, on 07935 216 804 or brian.semple@moneyandmentalhealth.org
Based on a nationally representative poll of 2,096 people aged 18 and over, conducted 7-10 May and carried out by Populus. Our findings split that population into those respondents who have ever experienced mental health problems (32%) and those who have not (61%)
Average household income before tax for people with experience of mental health problems is £30,000, compared to £35,700 for those who have never experienced mental health problems (£35,700)
From September 2020, the government will begin to phase out the furlough scheme by decreasing payments by 10%.
About the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute
The Money and Mental Health Policy Institute is an independent charity set up by Martin Lewis, and committed to breaking the link between financial difficulty and mental health problems. We conduct research, develop practical policy solutions and work in partnership with both those providing services and those using them to find what really works. www.moneyandmentalhealth.org
Charity calls on government to end "thuggish" debt letters during coronavirus crisis
Action needed to ensure people in distress can access "life-changing" debt support in pandemic aftermath


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US Open: Rafael Nadal trounces Andrey Rublev in straight sets, marches into the men's singles semis
Spaniard Rafael Nadal Trounced Russian Andrey Rublev 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 In The Quarterfinals At Flushing Meadows On Wednesday. He Did It In Straight Sets To Seal Berth In Semi-final In The US Open 2017.
News Nation Bureau | Edited By : Ashish Ranjan | Updated on: 07 Sep 2017, 08:35:19 AM
In another quarter-final encounter No. 3-seeded Roger Federer is locking horns with 24th-seeded Juan Martin del Potro. Winner of this encounter will face Nadal in the semi-final.
If Federer gets through, there will be blockbuster semi-final in the offing. Millions hope for this to happen.
Federer owns a record 19 Grand Slam men's singles titles, five at the US Open; Nadal ranks second overall with 15, two in New York.
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plutonic
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Words easily confused #18a
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The Haas Brothers's Accretions, 2016.
"People might have liked what I was doing, responded to it, bought it, eaten off of it, but it had nothing to do with being an artist—it was about being a craftsman," reflected Betty Woodman in an interview with The Guardian. Woodman, who died this year at 87, was a career potter until, in her early 50s, she began to sculpt the type of multimedia art that landed her a retrospective at the Metropolitan Museum just over a decade ago.
It was a real boon for ceramicists because clay in the 20th century wasn't widely seen as a medium for art or design; clay was the province of craftsmen and potters, not creative expression.
"People don't really care about these labels anymore," says Tom Morris, the London-based author of the book New Wave Clay. Released this month, it traces the creative talents worldwide who are rediscovering clay.
Top architects, interior decorators, graphic artists, furniture designers, and pattern makers are among the fresh perspectives Morris credits as the new generation of ceramicists. These creatives may not specialize in clay but are nonetheless enamored by the material and are creating anything from small-scale architecture to bonafide furniture and wall reliefs.
Clay totem sculptures by designer Ashley Hicks.
A more youthful attitude allows clay to be more animated—and imperfect. "I think this is why much of the 'new wave' is unapologetically handmade—ugly, even," says Morris.
Disciplines across the board who've never dabbled in the material are unearthing clay as a blank canvas for whatever they want it to be; clay is no longer reduced to the pot.
Here are just a few of the creatives getting their hands dirty.
Pieces of clay furniture by Reinaldo Sanguino.
From ceramic "chairettes" to a Cosentino bench, clay's foray into furniture might be the book's most surprising venture. "It may seem counterintuitive, but clay is one of the most durable and long-lasting materials known to man and I was hugely impressed by people such as Reinaldo Sanguino, Chris Wolston, and Floris Wubben, who are embracing its qualities in furniture," says Morris.
A work by Chris Wolston.
Designer Chris Wolston, who often works with anything from aluminum to neon, is enamored by traces of handmade clay objects; terra-cotta furniture embraces his touch in more ways than one—its ribbed patterns are made with finger strokes.
Artist John Booth's colorful head-shaped vessels.
Trained in fashion print design at Central Saint Martins, British artist John Booth never quite stuck with textiles exclusively. In addition to fashion and illustration, Booth dabbles in ceramics too, but the only mugs you'll see are his vibrant, head-shaped vessels and sculptures.
A clay urn by Liselotte Watkins.
"Liselotte Watkins buys old terra-cotta urns and pots at flea markets in Italy and then paints them with brightly colored graphic patterns," explains Morris. Watkins, a Rome-based Swedish artist who began in fashion illustration, is among the creative minds redefining the most traditional forms of pottery.
Pieces by ceramicist Ahryun Lee.
The Korean-born ceramic artist Ahryun Lee makes pop in her Imaginary Drinks series, where porcelain vessels are like candy-coated bottles.
The Hyper Real by Eastwood-Bloom.
"This new wave has ditched the rules and broken the boundaries that ceramics has been known for," says Morris. Among the rule-breakers, multidisciplinary artist Zachary Eastwood-Bloom uses digital software and a 3D printer to render classical busts anew with contemporary technique, piecing their pixelated faces together by hand.
Architectural works by James Rigler.
While his studies began in architecture, James Rigler reinterprets ordinary fragments of buildings—such as pediments—as ornamental ceramics, adjusting colors and scale and removing them entirely from their functional context to allow everyday structural details to strike out on their own.
And ceramics stands its own ground as architecture too. It took ceramicist Sandy Brown 11 months and over 5,200 tiles to create Temple, a small-scale installation designed as a space for spiritual, non-denominational freedom of thought—here, ceramics are free from the mantel.


scrift-bóc; f. I. a penitential, a book staling the penances to be enjoined after confession for various sins :-- i. scriftbóc on Englisc, Chart. Th. 430, 20; cf. L. Ælfc. P. 44 ; Th. ii. 384, 2. Swá hwylc swá ðás scriftbóc tilige tó ábrecanne quicunque Confessionale hoc violare conatus fuerit, L. Ecg. P. Addit. ; Th. ii. 238, 8. Ða mæssepreóstas sceolan heora scriftbóc mid rihte tæ-acute;can and læ-acute;ran, swá swá hié úre fæderas æ-acute;r démdon, Blickl. Homl. 43, 8. II. a discourse referring to penance :-- Lárspel and scriftbóc (the title of the homily). Wulfst. 242, 22.
scrift-scír, e ; f. The district in which a confessor exercises his functions :-- Gif préost on his scriftscíre æ-acute;nigne man wite Gode oferhýre, L. Edg. C. 6 ; Th. ii. 244, 22 : 9; Th. ii. 246, 12 : 15 ; Th. ii. 246, 26. Sacerda gehwylc on his scriftscíre, Wulfst. 79, 17. Sacerdum gebyreþ on heora scriftscírum, L. I. P. 7; Th. ii. 312, 38: 19; Th. ii. 326, 2. v. riht-scriftscír.
scrift-spræ-acute;c, e; f. Confession :-- Gif deáþscyldig man scriftspræ-acute;ce gyrne, ne him man næ-acute;fre ne wyrne, L. E. G. 5 ; Th. i. 168, 24 : L. C. S. 44 ; Th. i. 402, 4.
scrimman j p. scramm To shrink, draw up, contract :-- Gif monnes fót tó hommum scrimme and scrince (cf. monegum men gescrincaþ his fét tó his homme, 68, 3), Lchdm. ii. 6, 15. [Cf. scram distorted; benumbed with cold: scrambed deprived of the use of a limb by a nervous contraction of the muscles : scrimed shrivelled up: shrammed, shrimmid benumbed with cold : scrimp to spare, pinch : shrump-shouldered humpbacked, all from Halliwell's Dictionary: scrimp, scrimpit scanty, contracted, Jamieson's Dict. M. H. Ger. schrimpfen : Ger. schrumpfen to wrinkle: Dan. skrumpe to shrink, shrivel; skrumpen shrunk, shrivelled. See also Skeat's Dictionary s. v. shrimp.] v. scremman.
. scrincan; p. scranc, pl. scruncon; pp. scruncen. I. of a plant, to wither away, dry up, shrivel :-- Mid ðam mæ-acute;stan bleó hy (the male and female pennyroyal) blówaþ ðonne neálíce óðre wyrta scrincaþ and weorniaþ, Lchdm. i. 204, 13. Scrincan marcescere, Hpt. Gl. 419, 74. II. of a living being, to pine away, become weak :-- Hé scrinceþ arescit; he pineth away (A. V. ), Mk. Skt. Lind. 9, 18. Ðá wearð se cyning (Belshazzar) tó ðan swíðe áfyrht, ðæt hé eal scranc (cf. Then the king's countenance was changed, and his thoughts troubled him, so that the joints of his loins were loosed, and his knees smote one against another, Dan. 5, 6), Homl. Th. ii. 436, 2. [Þu scalt scrinchin (de&yogh;e, 2nd MS. ), Laym. 2278. Heo scrynketh for shome, P. S. 158, 7.] III. to contract, shrink :-- Ðá tán scrincaþ (-eð, MS. ) up. Lchdm. iii. 48, 28. Gif sino scrince . . . oððe gif monnes fót tó hommum scrimme and scrince, ii. 6, 13-15. v. á-, for-, ge-scrincan.
scrind swiftness (?) :-- Ofer ðæne (sæ-acute;) mægene oft scipu scríþende.
scripen, scripende gloss austerus. Lk. Skt. Lind. Rush. 19, 21.
scrippa, an; m. ? :-- Of dære díc on ðone midmestan scrippan, Cod. Dip. Kmbl. v. 78, 27.
scriða or scriðu, an; m. or f. A chariot :-- Scriðena &l-bar; cræta bigarum, curruum, Hpt. Gl. 457, 77. v. scrid.
scríðan ; p. scráð, pl. scridon; pp. scriden, scriðen. I. to go, take one's way to a place :-- Drihten gecwyð : 'Ástígaþ nú áwyrgde in ðæt wítehús. ' Sóna æfter ðæ-acute;m wordum werige gástas hwyrftum scríðaþ in ðæt sceaðena scræf, Cd. Th. 304, 17; Sat. 631. Men ne cunnon hwyder helrúnan hwyrftum scríðaþ. Beo. Th. 329; B. 163. Com on wanre niht scrídan sceadugenga, 1410; B. 703. II. to go hither and thither, go about, wander: -- Líg scríðeþ geond woruld wide fire shall spread itself far and wide through the world, Exon. Th. 51, 3 ; Cri. 810. Fífte cyn is wídscriþelra hleápera, ðe under muneces gegyrlan æ-acute;ghwider scríaþ, R. Ben. 135, 21. Bana wíde scráð (of the destroying angel that smote the firstborn of Egypt), Cd. Th. 180, 3 ; Exod. 39. Ðæt hine ne worian ne scríðan (uagari) ne lyste, R. Ben. 126, 18. Swá scríðende hweorfaþ gleómen, Exon. Th. 326, 27 ; Víd. 135. III. of the gliding motion of a ship, cloud, etc. , or of the motion of a heavenly body in its orbit:---Ne æt mé hrisil scríðeþ, Exon. Th. 417, 20 ; Rä. 36, 7. Sió scíre scell scríðeþ ymbútan dógora gehwylce the heavens make one revolution each day, Met. 20, 174: 28, 16. Suine tungl scríðaþ leng útan ymb eall ðis, 28, 8. Wolcnu scríðaþ clouds sail along, Menol. Fox 486 ; Gn. C. 13. Leax sceal on wæ-acute;le mid sceote scríðan, 539 ; Gn. C. 40. Sægl (the sun) gewát under scríðan, Andr. Kmbl. 2913; An. 1459. Léton scríðan bronte brimþisan, Elen. Kmbl. 474 ; El. 237. Scríðende (revolving) færþ hweóle gelícost, Met. 20, 216. Scríðende scín (the storm-clouds). Exon. Th. 385, 29 ; Rä. 4, 52. Ofer ðæne (sæ-acute;) oft scipu scríðende fleótaþ. Ps. Th. 103, 24. IV. of the increase or decrease of light :-- Heó ðæt leóht geseah ellor scríðan. Cd. Th. 48, 9; Gen. 773. Niht ofer ealle scríðan cwóme. Beo. Th. 1305 ; B. 650. V. of the coming of times or seasons, of the passage of time :-- Ðæs scríð ymb seofon niht Weódmónaþ on tun, Menol, Fox 270 ; Men. 136. Dagas forþ scridun, Exon. Th. 160, 12 ; Gú. 942. Ofer niðða beam nihtrim scridon, 167, 35 ; Gú. 1070. Cymeþ wlitig scríðan on tun Maius, Menol. Fox 152; Men. 77. Ðenden him ðeós woruld scríðende scínan móte, Exon. Th. 97, 3; Cri. 1585. Mín feorh ende geséceþ dæg scríðende, ðonne dógor beóþ mín forþ scriðen, 164, 10 -16; Gú. 1011. [Ða com Scottene king scriðen to hirede, Laym. 10799. He scrað (com, 2nd MS. ) to þisse londe, 4109. Tweien scalkes scriðen under bordes & skirmden, 8405. None of þe Normandes fro þam might skrith, Min. v. 68. To scrythe labi, Cath. Angl. 326. O. Sax. scríðan, scrídan to go, pass (of time, light) : O. H. Ger. scrítan gradi: Icel. skríða to creep, crawl; to glide, slide. ] v. geond-, tó-, þurh -, ymb-scrídan.
scriðol, scritta. v. wíd-scriðol, scrætte.
Scrobbes-burh; f. Shrewsbury :-- Ðá férdon hí intó Stæffordscíre and intó Scrobbesbyrig, Chr. 1016; Erl. 154, 4. Cf. Civitas Scrobbensis, Cod. Dip. Kmbl. ii. 137, 24.
Scrobbesbyrig-scír, and later Scrob-scír; f. Shropshire :-- Ðá wæs se cyng gewend ofer Temese intó Scrobbesbyrigsctre, Chr. 1006; Erl. 140, 29. Hugo eorl of Scrobscíre, 1094; Erl. 230, 37.
Scrob-sæ-acute;te, -sæ-acute;tan; pl. The men of Shropshire; also used where now the name of their district would be used, Shropshire :-- Dá fyrdedon hí intó Stæffordscíre and meó Scrobsæ-acute;ton, Chr. 1016; Erl. 154, 22.
scrofell, es; n. (?) Scrofula :-- Cyrneles and scrofelles and æ-acute;ghwylces yfles, Lchdm. iii. 62, 22.
scrúd, es ; n. I. dress, clothing, attire :-- Hræglung vestitus, scruud habitus, Wrt. Voc. i. 39, 69. Hwæt begytst ðú of ðínum cræfte ? Bigleofan and scrúd (vestitum) and feoh, Coll. Monast. Th. 23, 5. Hé sylþ him andlyfene and scrúd dat ei victum et vestitum, Deut. 10, 18 : L. Pen. 15; Th. ii. 282, 26. II. an article of dress, a garment :-- Scrúd vestis, clamis. Wrt. Voc. i. 25, 50. Cildes scrúd praetexta, 25, 56. Sléfleás scrúd colobium, sléfleás ancra scrúd levitonarium, 40, 20, 21.


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"… we had a wonderful product, a powerful vision and an intention to address the most pressing issues that the education fraternity had been experiencing for a couple of decades.
December 11, 2017 - Harman SIngh, Founder and CEO, WizIQ
Founded in 2007, WizIQ is one of the world's largest cloud-based education platforms. Over 400,000 educators have used WizIQ to deliver more than 1.6 billion minutes of online learning to 4.5 million learners. The platform provides a complete solution to tutors, institutes and organizations to deliver live online classes and launch self-paced courses. WizIQ is easy-to-use, affordable and gives learners the freedom to access the courses from any location and device. With WizIQ, businesses can launch their own custom-branded learning/training portal with features such as virtual classroom, course builder, tests and assessment builder, customized mobile application, eCommerce and reports.
Harman SIngh: The injustice in education. This was the first thing that led me to think if there could be a better way to distribute education. Though it is considered the most crucial tool to level up a society, create a sustainable life and address social issues yet often it is the field that suffers the most from financial and quality biases.
Not only this, getting a quality education is becoming less feasible with each passing year. College debt is a serious issue that translates into additional hassles for not only the student but the entire family. Access is another big challenge. Despite the intent and intellect, it's nearly impossible for a majority of students to enroll in the courses offered by reputable institutions.
The traditional model of education doesn't take into account these issues. And, to make the matter worse, the curriculum followed is centuries old. Even after spending a fortune, there's no assurance that you'd be considered employable after you graduate, which, to me, is very disheartening. Why can't be education made affordable and available to all? What can't institutions give fair chance and opportunities to everyone who's willing to learn?
The internet seemed to be my solution to these underlying issues. It appeared to be a medium that had the power to address affordability, accessibility and quality issues of education. All that needed was a platform that could facilitate education online. Having this said, I wasn't sure how long it would take to materialize, I took a leap of faith without knowing the outcome fully and launched WizIQ.
BusinessInterviews.com: Do you have any recent success stories that you'd like to share with our readers?
Harman SIngh: Back in the late 2000s when we brought WizIQ out to the market, we hadn't thought that it would really help businesses open up huge opportunities in front of them. Initially, we had individual teachers or a group of tutors using our software to deliver tuitions, homework help, and lessons for competitive exams and saw a considerable increase in their audience base and revenue.
It wasn't until Aakash, the Indian test prep giant, came onboard to expand their visibility and learner base country-wide, we had anticipated that WizIQ as an education technology platform could facilitate such a massive transformation. It opened up a completely new line of business for them. Until now they have delivered thousands of online classes with 1500+ hours of video content, 1000+ practice tests, and 200+ eBooks.
SWAYAM, the world's biggest MOOC platform, a program initiated by the Government of India and developed by the Ministry of Human Resources and Development (MHRD) and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), is our biggest project ever. In association with Microsoft, we provided them with a platform to host over 2,000 courses with e-content of 80,000 hours, which can be accessed by 30 million learners across the country.
BusinessInterviews.com: What issue does your core product help solve and how so?
Harman SIngh: WizIQ gives companies, education institutions, and individuals an easy way to venture into online training and teaching. The biggest issues that our software solves are affordability and accessibility of instruction and learning, creating a win-win for distributors and consumers of learning. In fact, it has never been so easy to teach and train online.
With WizIQ, you can start almost immediately. It is cloud-based LMS software; thus, eliminates the need for an IT or physical infrastructure to get started. This means the cost of ownership is almost nil. WizIQ also breaks the barriers to software implementation. The ability to start simple and quick shortens the timeline, leaving little room for hitting the road bumps. Because you don't have to create a sync between hardware and software, the go-live date remains on the track.
It fairly manages the expectations of end users. The Google material design ensures that the platform has a modern feel. So, the adoption is not a challenge with WizIQ. Also, the subscription-based pricing gives much-required flexibility to the users. The discretion to ramp up and ramp down the operations remains with you. There's no obligation and commitment to continue with the same plan.
Overall, the risk is low – in terms of cost, time, commitment to continuing. Also, we have taken care of the changing needs of instructors and learners and have built mobile apps for iOS and Android, so that learning can be delivered and consumed anytime, anywhere on any device.
Last but not the least, compatibility is not an issue. If you want to continue with your existing system, WizIQ can be integrated easily using Virtual Classroom APIs.
BusinessInterviews.com: What has been your biggest challenge as a business owner and how have you met that challenge?
Harman SIngh: At WizIQ, we had a wonderful product, a powerful vision and an intention to address the most pressing issues that the education fraternity had been experiencing for a couple of decades. The challenge, in the beginning, was – what should be the business model and how to put forward the benefits and impact of educational technology to the institutions who were hell-bent on continuing with the age-old schooling and college systems. Another challenge was to raise capital to bring more people on board who could help us evolve the product into a sophisticated yet easy-to-use platform and support our sales and marketing efforts to grab more eyeballs and strategize the entire move.
As they say, it takes belief in the vision to turn things around. We were pretty much convinced with the power of online learning, and we had a product in place that was sure to disrupt the education scenario. Eventually, we were successful in convincing Kaizen, a private equity firm that invests in education companies, to invest in our business. The investors saw a lot of potential in our product.
I was fortunate enough to have people onboard who helped WizIQ wade through tough times. We were quick on fixing the gaps in the software, set up a full-fledged marketing department and started experimenting with sales.
BusinessInterviews.com: What's the most exciting thing on the horizon for you/your Company?
Harman SIngh: The abundance of opportunities. Though the concept of online teaching and training has been around for a couple of decades and WizIQ debuted over a decade ago, now are the exciting times ahead. The industry has just started to gain pace. Both the corporates and educators realize the potential of online learning and are focusing on adopting systems that are user-centric, nimble and can accommodate diverse needs of mobile audiences. Also, companies have realized that they have to have some system in place to reach their workers where they are and connect with them and dispense training when required.
There are other trends as well that contribute to the success of SaaS learning management system. One, legacy software is fading out from the scenario. Two, companies and institutions have finally realized that the traditional software is slow to implement, adopt and dispose of, which is not an issue with SaaS-based products. In the coming times, disposing of the software or digital junk would surface as a big challenge, and the cloud comes as a perfect alternative. Third, business agility can be achieved only if the companies have the flexibility to ramp up and ramp down their operations at any given point.
So, we have enormous opportunities ahead of us. And, our product is also ready to take on the market. We recently launched our new software – WizIQ NextGen – that addresses all the mentioned issues. Alongside, we have worked heavily on the user interface of our software. It is integrated and sports a lean UI. We found that 80% of the LMS users across the world are unhappy with the UI of their existing learning management systems. This is the single biggest factor that either leads to resistance or becomes a trigger for switching to alternatives. WizIQ NextGen fits in here. It's a completely DIY platform that looks simple and is easy to use.
BusinessInterviews.com: Where do you envision your company in 5 years, 10 years, 20 years?
Harman SIngh: Up there where corporates and educators swear by the design, functionality, and ease of using WizIQ!
Usually, people don't like most of the tools they use at work. The reason could be anything from outdated technology to the difficulty of use, or just plain resistance. While the users have been at the heart of everything we do at WizIQ, we have recently launched brand new product – WizIQ NextGen – which not only looks amazing but is also easy to use with all online teaching options intact at one place. The UI is clean and lean. There's no need to marry different software platforms to build a full-fledged learning management system. Everything required is already there. With this launch, we are quite hopeful about reaching more high-value customers.
Ten years down the line, I visualize us at a stage where companies and educators across the world are using WizIQ to deliver learning to millions of students. Apart from this, we also have plans to expand internationally. The majority of our customers are in the US, so expanding the office there is a high priority. The opportunities in the Middle East and Africa are humongous, and we have quite a good number of customers from that region. While many of the development and marketing roles would be centered in India, we have been planning to open sales offices across MENA and America.
Having said this, our goal is also to become an employer of choice. After all, a company is what its people are.
BusinessInterviews.com: Have you had any mentors or role models that have influenced you? Describe the impact.
Harman SIngh: Role models – not exactly! For advice, I turn to friends who run their businesses. Sometimes, I actively seek their support. At times, I take clues from their way of working and handling situations.
I also resort to books and articles of and on popular contemporary entrepreneurs who successfully raised multi-million dollars of funding, or have handled certain problems in certain ways. This gives me an alternative perspective on things and helps me in becoming proactive to certain unforeseeable challenges or issues that might surface after some time in WizIQ.
BusinessInterviews.com: Do you consider yourself successful and by what means do you measure success?
Harman SIngh: Success, to me, is an ongoing journey. How you do things, how you motivate your people to achieve something, milestones you hit daily, monthly and quarterly, projects you win. Success is not a definitive term. It's very subjective. I don't look at it like there's any final day or a destination and I have to work towards it. For me, it's how you do things on a day-to-day basis. It's a measure of how happy your people are. It's seeing how our customers grow in their respective businesses by using WizIQ and how we become a partner in their growth.
BusinessInterviews.com: What advice do you have for other entrepreneurs and business owners? What do you wish someone told you?
Harman SIngh: I was passionate about something; I took a plunge. It's all about taking that first step. What I would suggest to other entrepreneurs is – there's never the right time. It's when you start. Don't wait for something to happen or something to finish. Step ahead with total conviction.
In my journey, I have realized it's more about continuing on your path and not giving up than anything else. There would be challenges – one after the other, delays, setbacks, and total failures. Things might not turn out the way you wanted them to be. Trust me; you'll be amazed at your own endurance and ability to manage the consequences of your decisions.
What I wish someone told me is – while passion keeps you going, a thorough evaluation helps clear off the fog. A critical analysis of your decisions, actions, and expenses is important because you love something so much that you tend to ignore mistakes, goof-ups, failures. Every decision has an opportunity cost. Every ignored mistake is more expensive than you think.
I also wish someone had told me not to be completely driven by passion. It's just one side of the coin. You have to have some objective goals. After all, you run a business; you have responsibilities for the sustenance and growth of your people, associates, and customers.
BusinessInterviews.com: What's the biggest risk that you've ever taken and how did it turn out?
Harman SIngh: Raising the capital
In today's business environment, being in a technology business isn't easy, especially for small companies. In the history of WizIQ, we faced several business risks, one after the another, that could have crippled the entire company. Like any other startup, in the initial years, WizIQ hit a point when we desperately needed external funding to keep the ship afloat. At that juncture, not bringing in money could mean a shutdown. The stakes were high.
The first time I went out, I didn't realize how hard it was to raise capital. I wasn't aware of how much money to quote. The dilemma was what it takes to convince investors to put their money into a business – whether it's the product or a convincing business plan. More or less, it's like an interview process where you try to get a sense of what the person across the table is looking for and you make a desperate attempt to 'sell.'
It was very intimidating. I had no other option but to stay put. After a lot of ifs and buts, and amidst yes and no, Kaizen, along with Bertelsmann, finally wrote us a cheque of $ 8 million.
Change in the base technology
While we started to pick the momentum, there was another news making the rounds. 'Adobe Flash' would soon phase out. Our entire product was based on Flash, and we were working day in day out to improve our learning delivery software to make it more desirable by corporates and higher ed institutions. Again we were standing at the crossroads, and we had to make a choice. Just when our focus should have been more on marketing and sales, we again had to go back to the drawing board and re-strategize the entire thing.
Simultaneously, we had to sustain our existing business while quickly forming a new team to work on a different technology and build a new product from scratch. And, bringing new clients onboard couldn't also be ignored. After all, we had to generate revenue to run day-to-day operations and support new product development.
Amidst all the confusion and crisis, we kept going, finally launching WizIQ NextGen – a completely new solution based on the latest technologies – WebRTC and Microsoft Azure. Drawing references from our past mistakes and client feedback, we came up with a leaner and cleaner product with everything required to deliver online learning intact at one place.


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4435 Taos Road, Dallas. The foyer leads to a grand living room, with vaulted ceilings, stone fireplace, view of swimming pool, and wet bar area. The living room provides direct access to an expansive backyard, which boasts a pool and spa, outdoor living area, and grill space. Premier bedroom is a luxurious, private retreat, including a tastefully appointed premier bathroom, with a walk-in steam shower, sauna, soaking tub, dual sinks, and custom closets. Four bedroom/three-and-a-half bath. $2.2 million. Schools: Maple Lawn Elementary, Medrano Middle School, Thomas Jefferson High, Wesley Prep, K.B. Polk Center for the Academically Talented and Gifted, Longfellow Middle School, Providence Christian School. Open house: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
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7830 Bryn Mawr Dr., Dallas. Impeccable Spanish-style home on a quiet cul-de-sac in Highland Park ISD. Pier-and-beam foundation, a first-floor primary suite with four additional bedrooms on the second floor — each with ensuite baths, three-car garage, and a spacious 70 foot by 160-foot lot. Includes outdoor grill, extra width hand-scraped wood floors, imported wrought iron. Five bedrooms, five and a half bathrooms. $2,775,000. Schools: University Park Elementary, McCulloch Intermediate, Highland Park Middle School, Highland Park High School, Christ the King, Providence Christian School. Open house: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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5843 Preston Haven Dr., Dallas. Fabulous open kitchen to living area with $100,000 remodel since 2019. The spa-like primary bath was remodeled and includes custom separate closets, built-ins, dual shower, and more. Functional flexible floorplan with two primary suites. and private office. The wet bar features a kegerator. Custom-designed $30,000 patio cover and carport that won't disappoint and an electric gate allows for complete privacy, and electrical service upgrade to support Tesla charging. Four bedrooms, four baths. $799,000. Schools: John J. Pershing Elementary, Franklin Middle School, Hillcrest High, Wesley Prep. Open house: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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7806 Glen Albens Cir, Dallas. This beautifully updated home is situated on a quiet prime lot with views overlooking a walking trail and abundant trees. Perfect for entertaining, the inviting entry leads to a spacious living room on one side and open dining, kitchen, and den across. Stainless appliances including refrigerator and marble counters are featured in the generous island kitchen and breakfast area. The primary bedroom suite boasts a sitting area with a fireplace. A large walk-in shower, jetted tub, dressing table, separate sinks along with two walk-in closets complete the bathroom. Three bedrooms/ four and a half bathrooms. $1,200,000. Schools: Preston Hollow Elementary, Benjamin Franklin Middle School, Hillcrest High, Our Redeemer, Christ the King Elementary, Heritage School of Texas, Wesley Prep, St. Marks. Open house: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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This budget is not shoestring. The average daily cost includes accommodation, food, transportation, site entries and all miscellaneous expenses for two people. Accommodation consisted of inexpensive hotels, hostels or campsites. We averaged one restaurant meal per day (the rest bought in grocery stores, deli shops, street vendors). We traveled by bus, train, shared taxi, or hitch hiking. Other travelers could save an additional 10-20% by staying outside of town, staying longer in one location, or eating and sleeping at the cheapest places.
Expensive to stay in Tirana but not elsewhere.
Bosnia Herzegovina $62 per day Accommodation ranged from $20-$50 depending upon city.
Average cost of double room - $15. Average train/bus ride $4 per person.
Dalmatian coast prices in high season.
Prague can be expensive. We stayed in a private apartment outside of the city center. Dine away from downtown to save money and avoid rude waiters.
Budapest more expensive than smaller towns.
Macedonia $43 per day Expensive to stay in Skopje, but not in Ohrid - many homestays.
Based on Krakow only. Stayed in a hostel and did many day trips.
Romania $50 per day * A lot of infrastructure for the independent traveler.
Western European feel along with western European prices.
As long as you get on the correct train, you can keep to low costs.
Yugoslavia $53-$65 per day In Kosovo and Montenegro we averaged $65 per day. In Serbia, we averaged $53 per day. Costs are high because there are no hostels (homestays only in Montenegro coast).
* Traveled with parents. Did not stay in hostels. Estimation from what we encountered.
** Stayed with a friend in Budapest. Estimation from what we encountered.


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Ha al suo attivo la maggior parte delle colonne sonore degli ultimi film di Roman Polański tra cui La morte e la fanciulla, La nona porta e Il pianista.

Ha scritto anche le musiche per il film di Francis Ford Coppola Dracula di Bram Stoker e quello di Krzysztof Zanussi Persona non grata.

Kilar ha anche composto la colonna sonora del film di Jane Campion Ritratto di signora del 1996, con Nicole Kidman; e per Sami swoi, film polacco del 1967.

Filmografia parziale
 Sami swoi, regia di Sylwester Chęciński (1967)
 Vita di famiglia (Zycie rodzinne), regia di Krzysztof Zanussi (1971)
 La terra della grande promessa (Ziemia obiecana), regia di Andrzej Wajda (1975)
 David, regia di Peter Lilienthal (1979)
 Le Roi et l'Oiseau, regia di Paul Grimault (1980)
 Constans, regia di Krzysztof Zanussi (1980)
 Imperativo (Imperativ), regia di Krzysztof Zanussi (1982)
 L'anno del sole quieto (Rok spokojnego slonca), regia di Krzysztof Zanussi (1984)
 Paradigma, regia di Krzysztof Zanussi (1985)
 La Table tournante, regia di Paul Grimault e Jacques Demy (1988)
 Dracula di Bram Stoker (Bram Stoker's Dracula), regia di Francis Ford Coppola (1992)
 La morte e la fanciulla (Death and the Maiden), regia di Roman Polański (1994)
 Ritratto di signora (The Portrait of a Lady), regia di Jane Campion (1996)
 La nona porta (The Ninth Gate), regia di Roman Polański (1999)
 Il pianista (The Pianist), regia di Roman Polański (2002)
 Zemsta - La Vendetta (Zemsta), regia di Andrzej Wajda (2002)
 Persona non grata, regia di Krzysztof Zanussi (2005)
 Il sole nero, regia di Krzysztof Zanussi (2007)
 I padroni della notte (We Own the Night), regia di James Gray (2007)

Onorificenze

Note

Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

Compositori di musiche per film
Premi César per la migliore musica da film

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Q: Measure the content area of an element How can you get the dimensions of the content area of a DOM element?
Strangely couldn't find a question/answer to this. Many questions about measuring DOM elements as a whole, but none about the content area itself.
Example:
div {
  width: 100px;
  height: 200px;

  padding: 10px;
  border: 5px;
  margin: 15px;

  box-sizing: border-box;
}

Now somethings get you various parts of the box model, but nothing seems to give you the content:
const elem = document.querySelector('div');

elem.offsetWidth; // content + padding + border
elem.clientWidth; // content + padding

window.getComputedStyle(elem); // Returns an object with width padding and border as strings like "15px".

window.getBoundingClientRect(); // Gives width and height of total box-model excluding margin if sizing is border-box.

A: You'll need to subtract the computed paddings from the client width and height:

const elem = document.getElementById('elem');

const computedStyles = window.getComputedStyle(elem)

const extraWidthOffset =  +computedStyles.getPropertyValue("padding-left").slice(0, -2) + +computedStyles.getPropertyValue("padding-right").slice(0, -2)

const extraHeightOffset =  +computedStyles.getPropertyValue("padding-top").slice(0, -2) + +computedStyles.getPropertyValue("padding-bottom").slice(0, -2)

const contentWidth = elem.clientWidth - extraWidthOffset
const contentHeight = elem.clientWidth - extraHeightOffset

console.log(contentWidth, contentHeight)
#elem {
  width: 100px;
  height: 200px;

  padding: 10px;
  border: 5px;
  margin: 15px;

  box-sizing: border-box;
}

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