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One of the perks of working with Robot 6 is often getting to see a glimpse at a new project before it is available for purchase. This past week (thanks to the project's colorist, Rico Renzi) I was able to read the first issue of Loose Ends, a four-issue southern crime romance miniseries by writer Jason Latour and artist Chris Brunner, which goes on sale this Wednesday, July 13. As a native of the South, it is not often I get to read comics set there–so the comics caught my attention purely on that level at first. But then, when I started reading the issue, I realized it reminded me on some level of Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips' Criminal. That's not to say Latour and company have done a wannabe story, far from it, as the creators have their own distinctive voices/styles, that mesh quite well. If the remaining three issues are as strong as this first one, I expect it will land on a few best of 2011 lists (at least mine, for sure). Latour and I discuss the first issue and other aspects of the series in this email interview. If you want a preview of the miniseries, be sure to enjoy the one CBR posted a couple of months back.
Tim O'Shea: The opening page of the first issue is all art, no narrative boxes or dialogue. Was the script always that way, or was that a creative choice you made after seeing Chris Brunner's art for that page?
Jason Latour: Well as an artist myself I've worked on a few stories where I was dying to stretch a moment or let something play out visually and it just wasn't possible. So from the start there was always an allowance for some organic growth in this script. The simplest reason for that is because I trust Chris. We're collaborating. His point of view is equally important as mine is. If I'm doing my job then I'm inspiring him, not fencing him in. The medium itself, the page limit already does that. I tried to give him a script that communicated the tone, the pace and specific details needed to tell the story within that space. From there it's on us as a team to communicate. If he has an idea, I listen. If he nails a scene and I'm in the way… I try to move. If he needs me to pick him up, hopefully I'm ready and able.
This week's interview with Rus Wooton in one sense is long overdue, given that the last time I interviewed a comics letterer at Robot 6 (Todd Klein) was more than two years ago. But in another sense, the timing is perfect, considering that Wooton recently (and amicably) left Chris Eliopoulos' Virtual Calligraphy (VC) lettering company in order to be free for his own creative projects–writing and drawing. One example of his new projects is his new webcomic project, Siblings, set to launch in July. My thanks to Nate Cosby for helping make this interview happen–and thanks to Wooton some insightful perspective on his craft. In addition to learning how he came to be a letterer in the first place, Wooton also was happy to discuss his ongoing lettering assignments for Robert Kirkman (among many other creators) as well as upcoming Cosby projects.
Tim O'Shea: You became a quadriplegic at the age of 20, were you already training to become a letterer prior to then, or did your pursuit of that career occur after then?
Rus Wooton: That's a great question that might need a long-winded answer, but I'll do my best to keep it brief. I'd never planned on being a letterer, but I'd always planned on working in comics in some way, at least since I was a kid in the late '70s. I had been drawing for as long as I could remember, and I was also into graphic design from a young age, influenced by my Dad who was an Art Director and Creative Director at an advertising agency. He actually designed the CNN logo while working at Sheehey-Dudgeon in Louisville in 1980, and he'd occasionally take me or my brothers to the office evenings and weekends when he was working overtime on a project.


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Jack Black and Dustin Hoffman confirmed for 'Kung Fu Panda: The Kaboom of Doom"
DreamWorks Animation CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg will be making an annual pitch to the company's shareholders today and he'll have some important updates on popular franchises and new projects to announce.
According to Variety, Katzenberg will reveal that Jack Black and Dustin Hoffman have agreed to reprise their vocal roles as Po and Shifu respectively in "Kung Fu Panda: The Kaboom of Doom," a sequel to the blockbuster "Kung Fu Panda" that grossed a staggering $631 million last year. Angelina Jolie, who voiced Tigress is also confirmed to return. Notably, "Kaboom" will feature the directorial debut of longtime DreamWorks story executive Jennifer Yuh Nelson and is slated for release on June 3, 2011.
Arriving much sooner is the fourth installment of "Shrek" which will now be known as "Shrek Forever After." Our guess is the verbal semantics of the previous title, "Shrek Goes Fourth," must have confused children and educators alike. The only remaining viable franchise for Mike Meyers and Eddie Murphy is slated to open a little less than a year from now on May 21, 2010.
Intriguingly, the trade reveals that Katzenberg will finally confirm the long-rumored "Puss in Boots" solo feature, with Antonio Banderas reprising his role as the swashbuckling feline. Taking place before the events of "Shrek 2," "Puss" will feature original characters as well as a love interest voiced by Salma Hayek. The duo previously appeared together in "Desperado," "Once Upon a Time in Mexico" and "Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over." Still, "Puss in Boots" is a ways off, not hitting theaters until March 30, 2012.
DreamWorks Animation has a company mandate of releasing at least five feature films every two years beginning in 2010 (pressure which no doubt excites and scares distributor Paramount Pictures to death). Additional titles for the company include "How to Train Your Dragon" (March 26, 2010), "Oobermind" (Nov. 5, 2010), "The Guardians" (Nov. 4, 2011) and a third "Madagascar" feature finding everyone's favorite Central Park Zoo inhabitants heading from Africa to...Europe. Will King Julien be able to avoid Ibiza? Find out in May of 2012.
The studio is also juggling a number of projects for its Nov. 12, 2012 date including the former Aardman collaboration "The Croods," "Truckers" (adapted from Terry Pratchett's "The Bromeliad Trilogy" and centered on tiny creatures dwelling in a department store) or the tentatively titled "Super Secret Ghost Project."
And as previously announced, all DreamWorks Animated features will be developed and released in 3D.
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Many companies do not have the capabilities, resources or desire to produce a Web site.
They must rely on independent Web site developers. Here are some issues companies should consider when entering into a contract with a Web site developer.
The company should first develop a clear vision of what the Web site will do. Does the company merely wish to use the Web site for advertising? Or does the company want consumers to order products or services through the Web site by using a credit card or other form of electronic payment? Will the company handle the on-line transactions? Or will the developer be responsible for the transactions? The answers to these questions will shape the agreement between the company and the Web site developer.
A Web site development agreement should address:
Services. The agreement should describe the scope of service that the developer will provide. The company may want detailed schedules that describe the work to be done and the time frame for delivery. The agreement should provide a procedure for rejecting the work at stages of the development process.
Cost. Web-site developers typically charge by the hour. A company should consider setting the price by the estimated time needed to complete each task. For example, the agreement could specify six hours at $50 per hour for overall design, five hours for font design, and so on.
Technical considerations. Many companies want a Web site but they are not aware of available technology. A company could negotiate to have the developer use the most up-to-date, commercially available technology. The company should clearly specify the functions included on the Web site. Different visitors to a Web site may have different Internet browser software, and a Web site development agreement should specify that the Web site will be accessible with commonly available software.
Advertising and promotion. The agreement may provide that the developer will promote the Web site, place advertising on the Web site, or both. Many people use search engines to find Web sites, and the agreement could obligate the developer to list the Web site with search engines. The Web site developer may want to include an acknowledgement on the Web site to highlight its work.
Editorial and artistic control. The company should always retain control of the Web site content. The company should have the right to inspect and approve the content and any changes or updates.
Intellectual property ownership and protection. If a company engages a Web site developer who is not an employee of the company, the Web site developer owns the copyright in the resulting Web site unless the company has a work-for-hire agreement or an assignment with the developer.
Accordingly, a company should be aware of the work-for-hire rules and include work-for-hire language or an assignment in the Web site development agreement. If the developer or the company will use any copyright or trademark belonging to the other party, the development agreement should include the appropriate license for the copyright or trademark. If the Web site developer will have access to confidential information of the company, the agreement should require the developer to comply with confidentiality obligations.
Hosting services. Some Web site developers possess the capability to host the Web site. If so, the agreement should set forth the terms of the hosting arrangement. If not, the agreement should specify the terms governing the transition of the Web site to the company's hosting service.
Updates and new features. Companies often wish to change the functions and features available on their Web sites. The Web site developer may wish to update the Web site. If the Web site developer will retain responsibility for updates and modifications, the agreement should set forth payment terms and schedules appropriate to the circumstances.
There are just a few of the terms your company may want to include in the Web site development agreement. Ultimately, the agreement should be tailored to the company's specific needs and preferences and anticipate the issues that may arise during the life of the Web site.
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Decatur Park District
In addition to 39 neighborhood and community parks, our green spaces boast bike trails, picnic and camping facilities, gardens, golf courses, playgrounds, tennis courts, baseball diamonds, and swimming pools.
Foster Inn
Small motel with nearby restaurants. 16 quality clean & comfortable reasonably-priced new rooms.
Sullivan Marina
Located on a serene wooded hilltop, gently slopes into a full-service marina and restaurant situated on Lake Shelbyville.
African American Civil War Soldiers Monument
This unique artwork is one of only a handful of sculptured tributes to the African American Civil War soldier in the entire United States. Commissioned by the City of Decatur, the work was designed and created by renowned artist, Preston Jackson. Jackson created several concepts for the statue and allowed the citizens of Decatur to vote to select the final design.
Birks Museum
Once the original reading room of Millikin University's Gorin Library, Birks Museum maintains a montage of memories: Among them, a Belleek mirror made for Queen Victoria; a life mask of Abraham Lincoln circa 1864; and 700 paperweights.
Avon Theatre
Promoting Timeless Excellence in Film The Avon Theatre, featuring the best of independent, world and documentary films, foreign and Hollywood classics, and educational programming that will enhance the cultural richness of the downtown Stamford community. Once again, discerning film goers can ask: "What's on at the Avon?" It was formed in 2003 under the name the Avon Theatre Film Center, Inc., to restore a vital downtown landmark and reopen it as a community venue for the presentation of timeless film. A Brief History of the Avon Theatre The Avon Theatre has been described as an eclectic and whimsical picture house, with a prevailing Neo-Colonial motif that incorporates traditional Art Deco themes. The theatre is highlighted by a strikingly original exterior facade, framed magnificently by a restored vertical "AVON" marquee that lights up the Connecticut sky at night.
Beanstalk! The Musical
Jack and the Beanstalk is exactly like nothing you've ever seen before, not even in a book! This fun family show follows the adventures of Jack, a young boy with his nose in a book of fairytales. Filled with hilarious characters, toe-tapping tunes and more twists than a climbing vine Beanstalk! The Musical is one show that is guaranteed to grow and grow and grow right into your heart.
Eagle Creek State Park
A favorite of walkers and hikers, this park offers year-round camping and scenic hiking trails, many of them hugging Lake Shelbyville, Eagle Creek has 163 vehicular campsites, with 148 of those being Class A sites with electricity, picnic tables, and showers. There are 56 sites available by reservations made at least 2 weeks in advance by mail.
Holiday Inn Express - Tuscola
82 rooms, 6 executive suites. Extended continental breakfast. Meeting facilities for up to 35 people. Two full service restaurants within walking distance. Indoor pool and fitness center.
Doty's Jewelry
A friendly little store with a lot of new stuff on the east side of the square.
Fox Prairie Golf Course
18-hole golf course set in the countryside of Windsor. The Fox offers a golf experience for everyone from the casual golfer to those looking for a real challenge. The course was built on 160 acres of rolling farmland and woods in 1998. GPS ADDRESS: 1300 N 3050 E
Value shopping -- traditional department store.
Von Maur
Upscale department store.
Calico Workshop and Oak Furniture
Along with Amish Oak furniture, the Calico Workshop offer a lot of, you guessed it, calicos and fabric. Pre-made quilts, patterns, and quilting supplies.
Peterson House
The historic Peterson House is a part of Peterson Park in Mattoon, and houses the Mattoon Chamber of Commerce. This beautiful building is rich in architectural history and is an key part of Mattoon's cultural story.
Atwood Visitor & Information Center
Early trains made an "at-the-woods" stop, and in 1873 the town of Atwood was formed. Main Street today features split-rail fences, benches, grassy areas and country crafts, collectibles and antiques.
Macon County Conservation District
Our green spaces boast bike and walking trails, picnic and camping facilities, and gardens.
Spare Time Lanes
32 bowling lanes, automatic scoring, free parking, lounge and food.
Martha's House of Florals
Beautiful flowers, gifts, candy and cards. While away a few minutes in this treasure trove.
Comfort Inn Arcola
This two-story hotel with 41 rooms is conveniently located off Interstate 57, just 15 miles from Lake Shelbyville. The facility also is close to area attractions including Tuscola Outlet Mall, Rockome Gardens, and the Amish community.
Prairie Hill Farm
Stop by for pick-your-own blueberries in season.
Harris Agricultural Museum
The museum houses an agricultural display that includes antique tractors (1922-1937), engines, a 1919 grain/dump truck, a replica of a 1920s farmstead kitchen, and more.
Monticello Farmers Market
This market sells fresh local produce.
Cisco Farms
Stop by this roadside market for in-season fresh strawberries, tomatoes, beets, broccoli, cucumbers, eggplant and peppers.
Lobby Gallery
Art "takes off" in the Lobby Gallery at the main terminal of the Decatur Airport. Exhibits range from watercolors and acrylics to oils, pastels, and fiber art.
Miller Produce
This roadside spot sells in-season fruits and vegetables.
Rock Springs Nature Center
Home to a large visitor center, a museum, a restored farmhouse, nearly nine miles of hiking trails, and a paved bike trail.
Homestead Prairie Farm
Step into a restored 1860's farmhouse and experience an era when apple butter and ham and beans cooked over open fires; candles were hand-dipped and quilts were hand stitched; dulcimer music filled the air; and fields were worked by man and beast. Located on the 1,350-acre Rock Springs Nature Center site, the Homestead offers living history programs throughout summer.
Blue Connection Gallery
The "Art of Entrepreneurship" program (of which the Blue Connection Gallery is an integral part) has been developed to unite the strengths of two of Millikin's Professional Schools: the Tabor School of Business and the College of Fine Arts. This novel combination of two programs enables business students to gain insight into the creative aspects of entrepreneurship while art students of Millikin's College of Fine Arts learn the importance of marketing their own artwork. You will find all types of art displayed at The Blue Connection. Be sure to stop in and browse -- who knows... a promising student's work purchased today could turn out to be a valuable masterpiece tomorrow! The gallery participates in the "First Friday" art walks by hosting receptions that trademark the arts community in Decatur's quaint and historic downtown.
Paco's Sol Bistro
Mouth watering entrees hand-made from scratch bursting with flavor. Relaxed casual atmosphere complete with bar. Choose from American, Asian fusion, barbeque, burgers, Mexican, pizza, sandwiches, seafood, Southern and Tex-Mex selections!
Sandy's Motel
24 rooms, restaurant nearby, non-smoking rooms, free movie channel.
Monticello Wabash Depot
Built in 1899, the restored depot is the departure point for a weekend afternoon train ride to the Monticello Railway Museum. It also serves as a visitor center for Monticello and Piatt County.
Ameri Host Inn - Tuscola
59 rooms with 2 jacuzzi suites, indoor pool, free deluxe continental breakfast.
The Arcola Diamond House Bed & Breakfast
Arcola Diamond House is just what you hope to find in a bed-and-breakfast... a touch of whimsy, a dash of nostalgia and engaging hosts brimming with small-town friendliness. The Harshbargers, a family of porcelain artists, poets, musicians and scholars, have developed a sure-fire formula for enchanting their guests. Blending the decorative arts with culinary flavors, they have turned their family homes into masterpieces. Shining with personality, The Flower Patch & Diamond House make a pleasant beacon of exquisite taste; in more ways than one.
Melrose Quilts & Sewforth
Seasonal retail store offers heirloom quilts & homespun accessories. Occasionally the Mennonite shop owner may be seen working on her quilts.
Arches Antique Marketplace
Antiques of all sizes and descriptions, from books and clothing to kitchen utensils and baby items.
Schlabachs Berries
Stop at this roadside spot and pick your own strawberries.
Okaw Valley Orchard
Check out the store and bakery, where you can buy apples, peaches, cider, jams, jellies and apple butter. A playground and picnic area is available. An apple festival is held over Columbus Day weekend.
Zales The Diamond Store Outlet
High quality jewelry and accessories.
Value shopping.
Van Heusen
Contemporary fashions for men and women.
Douglas-Hart Nature Center
Explore 70 acres of prairie, wetlands and forest habitat.The Visitor Center features interpretive exhibits, sensory displays and live critters, including a bird observation area.
Pla-Mor Lanes
40 lanes, automatic scoring, ABC approved fluorescent lighting, seating for 200, free parking, restaurant and lounge.
The World's One and Only Hippie Memorial
Created by the late Bob Moomaw. Bob worked as a railroad clerk and tax assessor, but did not like either job. As an eccentric, independent artist with strong beliefs, he was able to give voice to his feelings, passions, and opinions through his art and the writing on the sides of buildings. He created the 62-foot-long artwork starting in 1992 to say something about his life and the era during which he lived. A nearby marker gives an interpretation of his work.
Mattoon Welcome Center & Historic Railroad Depot
Mattoon Tourism & Arts Welcome Center is located in the historic Illinois Central Railroad Train Depot, which also still serves as the Amtrak Station for the Community. The original Railroad Depot was constructed in 1918 by the Illinois Central Railroad, and it was then remodeled in 2011. The Depot is still an active Amtrak Station with 3,000 passengers boarding and un-boarding per month. The welcome center offers a host of information: state-of-the-art schools & colleges, a growing economy, beautiful parks, lakes and sports amenities round out the more favorable quality of life found in Mattoon.
Intown Motel
22 rooms, restaurant nearby, free movie channel, pets allowed.
Emporium Antiques
Large antique store featuring multiple antique dealers.
Theatre 7
Local theatre presentations at their best, with local talent providing high quality entertaining plays throughout the year for your enjoyment.
Douglas County Museum
The award-winning museum features short-term exhibits about a wide range of topics pertinent to the history of Douglas County and East Central Illinois. The museum's collections include clothing and textiles, military and medical equipment, decorative arts, archives and more! Plus, it's also host to the Rural Life Antique Show held in March and November of each year.
Albert Taylor Theatre at Millikin University
The Albert Taylor Theatre is located in the historic Shilling Hall. The 275-seat auditorium was built as Millikin University opened in 1902. Renovations to the theatre were completed in 2006 and include Handicapped Accessible and Wheel Chair Accessible seating. Annual productions by the Millikin University Department of Theatre & Dance, School of Music, and Opera Program are all held in this theatre. Lectures, classes, and rehearsals are also held in the facility.
Starship Billiards
14 tables, ample parking, arcades, dart games, restaurant, lounge, pro shop.
Spitler Woods State Natural Area
Two-thirds of the area is a dedicated nature preserve containing one of the few remaining stands of old-growth timber in Illinois. Two trails wind through the nature preserve, allowing the hiker to enjoy the unspoiled beauty of the forest.
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Crist Orchards
This orchard offers strawberries, peaches, apples, cider and other fresh in-season fruits.
Arcola Flower Patch B&B
Featured in Midwest Living magazine, the Arcola Flower Patch offers a lovely downstairs parlor, shaded porch swing, quiet gazebo for tea or coffee & gift shop. Lynn, the Artist in Residence, displays framed porcelain art and watercolors throughout the house. Every room abounds with floral arrangements, crafts, curios and family memorabilia. With floral rugs, potted plans and displays of fresh and dried flowers, it's always spring at the bed & breakfast. Guests and non-guests alike are welcome to tour the backyard garden, where the Harshbargers grow the herbs used in their epicurean masterpieces
Bryant Cottage
Bryant Cottage was built in 1856 by Francis E. Bryant (1818-1889), a friend and political ally of Senator Stephen A. Douglas. According to Bryant family tradition, on the evening of July 29, 1858, Douglas and Abraham Lincoln conferred in the parlor of this house to plan the famous Lincoln-Douglas Debates. The picturesque one-story, four-room wood frame cottage has been "restored" and is interpreted as an example of a middle-class life in mid-nineteenth-century Illinois. The furniture on display is of the Renaissance Revival style, appropriate for a small-town family of the mid-nineteenth century. The cottage is accessible to persons with disabilities. The site hosts portions of a variety of locally sponsored events throughout the year.
Yoder's Kitchen
Amish/Mennonite homestyle cooking. Lunch/dinner buffet, full menu, homemade pies and rolls. Be sure to visit our new gift shop. Let us serve your next banquet. Enjoy a unique dining experience in our relaxed friendly atmosphere.
Red Wheel Restaurant
This restaurant serves down-home country cooking right in the heart of Monticello! With a diverse menu there truly is something for everyone. Enjoy a hearty breakfast, rich lunch or simple dinner. At Red Wheel, your wish is their command!
Party supplies and gifts.
Kleiss Produce Farm and Country Market
This Champaign-Urbana area farmer's market sells in-season vegetables, melons, pumpkins and fruits.
Gallery 510/NOVA Framing
Located in downtown Decatur on Main Street, you'll find the venue for Gallery 510's local artist cooperative. Discover original creations by local artisans including pottery, paintings, textiles, fiber art and metal sculptures. There is a free public reception the first Friday of each month featuring a local artist.
The Pewter Spoon
Many gift ideas, from miniatures to decorative and functional items. Mementos of the Arthur area, in pewter and brass.
Kirkland Fine Arts Center
A full-scale, live performance theater, with art galleries, on the campus of Millikin University.
Dutch Kitchen Restaurant
Discover one of Illinois Amish Country's most popular dining spots; breakfast, lunch and dinner daily in our nostalgic Main St. setting.
The Wood Loft
The Woodloft works directly with the local Amish craftsmen here in the Illinois Amish Country to ensure that we can offer the finest heirloom quality pieces of custom furniture. The Wood Loft prides itself on being the best store in the Illinois Amish area with the ability to create custom furniture made right here by the Arthur Amish. We have a great staff who stand ready to help you create your heirloom today. Visit our showroom in Arthur, Illinois, or browse our on-line catalog for ideas or to select items that fit your needs.
Pauly's BBQ
Pulled Pork, Ribs, Chicken and Smoked Sausage. Udder Blasts, Ice Cream. Catering available.
My Favorite Things
A unique shop featuring gifts for every occasion, gourmet foods, Camille Beckman hand and body products - Home decor -- candles, aromatique potpourie, Boyds Bears and gifts -- Jewelry. Stop in to sample our gourmet coffee.
Bass Company Store -- Tanger Outlet Center
Shoes and clothing for men and women.
Hickory Point Mall
The Hickory Point Mall offers shopping at many great stores including Bergner's, Kohl's, Von Maur and The Limited. Enjoy dining in the food court and at popular adjacent restaurants such as Applebee's, Red Lobster and Texas Roadhouse plus catch a movie at the Hickory Point 12.
Corrie Art Glass
A custom stain glass studio.
Eagle Creek Golf Course
This newly renovated 18-hole golf course is designed as a pro course.
Cross Country Skiing at Rock Spring Center
Trails open whenever there is at least three inches of snow on the ground. Equipment rental available from 9am-2pm.
Decatur Indoor Sports Center
This 87,000-square-foot indoor sports center features a fitness center, four-lane competition grade track, indoor soccer field, five basketball/volleyball courts, two dance studios, two golf simulators, chipping and putting greens, and a climbing wall.
Gateway Inn Sullivan
Located nearby various attractions, including Eagle Creek and Wolf Creek State Parks and Lake Shelbyville, this facility is cozy and comfortable and is also pet friendly. Centrally located in the heart of fishing country.
Bean Scene Cafe
Coffees, scones, breakfasts, imported teas, homemade pastries.
The Welcome Hotel & Suites
The Welcome Hotel & Suites in Decatur, Illinois is located just minutes from downtown, and just 9 miles from Lake Decatur, Scovill Zoo and the Children's Museum of Illinois. With its close proximity to Millikin University, Spitler Woods State Park, Macon Speedway and Rotary Park, this hotel offers guests a convenient place to stay at an affordable price. It is located just 15 minutes from the Decatur, Illinois Airport. The hotel offers guests a complimentary hot breakfast buffet each morning, free wireless Internet, indoor pool and hot tub, fitness room, business center, and meeting space for small to medium sized groups. A welcome reception is hosted every M-Th from 5-7 PM.
Vintage Karma
Vintage Karma opened in downtown Tuscola in 2012 to offer handmade goods, funky antiques, unique jewelry and local art. Many of the creations are repurposed items, giving new life to discarded things and turning them into one-of-a-kind works of art.
Unique ambiance and cuisine will provide you with an unforgettable Chinese and Hawaiian dining experience. Great food, wonderful service & family-friendly.
Friends Creek Regional Park
36 sites with pads, 20 extended-stay sites, 22 regular sites, electrical hook-ups, modern restrooms and showers. Reservations required.
Village Pub and Steakhouse
Enjoy the "best steak and prime rib dinners in Central Illinois". Try their ribs, chops and seafood.
Yoder's Homestead Shop & Furniture
Beautiful locally crafted Amish furniture in walnut, oak, quarter-sawn, cherry, hickory and maple. You can also find quilts and locally made jams, jellies and popcorn.
Hampton Inn - Forsyth
Surrounded by restaurants, shopping and theaters, the Hampton Inn Decatur/Forsyth is a central Illinois hotel 8 miles away from Millikin University and within five miles of major corporations. Start your day with Hampton's free hot breakfast or if you have some place to be, grab one of our Hampton On the Run® Breakfast Bags, available Monday to Friday. Also enjoy free WiFi, on site fitness center, and indoor pool.
Amishland's Country Restaurant
Enjoy Atwood's meat services, award winning meats. Home cooked meals include drink and dessert. Open for breakfast and lunch.
North Entrance To Lake Shelby
This 15-mile-long lake has 250 miles of shoreline, offering camping, fishing, boating, marinas and more.
Gifts - Raggedy Ann dolls and books - Amish souvenir gifts - T-shirts - locally made brooms - Ambassador greeting cards - infant dept. - Alfred Dunner and Click sportswear - men's sportswear.
Andrew Carnegie Library - The Arcola Public Library
An original Andrew Carnegie built in 1905. The library boasts all of its original classic revival architecture and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Friends Creek Conservation Area
18 miles north of Decatur on Route 48 near Argenta. The park feature three nature trails - the quarter-mile Friends Creek Trail, the 2-mile Woodland Trail, and the 2.5-mile Sun Trail. Each varies in difficulty and meanders through topographies ranging from open meadows and floodplains, to towering oak-hickory forests and undulating hillsides.
Lakeview Motel
25 rooms, restaurants nearby, non-smoking rooms and free movie channel.
Tailwinds Steakhouse
This Steakhouse sits in Downtown Findlay, "the Heart of Lake Shelbyville". Serving American style foods from chicken, steaks, and fish to homestyle lunch specials.
The Vault Arts Collective
The Vault Arts Collective is a unique and eclectic collection of artists and artisans from all of central Illinois. Our 12,000 square foot former bank building is home to over forty artists that have come together to create and sell art with the common goal of sharing their talents with the world and, in turn, bring the world to Tuscola.
Arcola Inn
30 rooms, restaurants located on either side of the hotel.
Decatur Athletic Club
Tennis volleys heat up from every court at this Decatur sports complex.
Iron Horse Restaurant
Steaks, some seafood, pasta, sandwiches and salads. Seating capacity 130, banquet capabilities, Sunday brunch, full bar.
Korner Cafe
Daily specials, lunch buffet with good home-cooking and friendly service.
Four Acre Wood Products
We are the largest custom furniture and cabinet manufacturer in the area. If the item you want is not currently available, we will be happy to custom make it.
Prairie Peddler
In the heart of Amish Country; featuring home furnishings, Vera Bradley, Kitchen and Specialty foods.
Decatur Civic Center Arena
Ice skating available during fall/winter months. Call ahead for exact dates. Admission to the ice arena is $6 and skate rentals are $2. During the spring/summer months, the arena is used as venue for shows and fairs.


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Cast: Alex Rox, Angie Savage, Eve Angel, Jerry (II), Devon Savage, Jerry (I), Haley Paige, Vanessa Lane, Kinzie Kenner, Kurt Lockwood, Others
Critical Rating: AAAA
Genre: All-Sex
Enthusiastically recommend this to series fans and those who love beautiful young women.
Matti Klatt has once again captured the fresh, enthusiastic, flirtatious best in youthful beauty and there's not a lag in the action from the opening moment when Vanessa Lane confesses her attraction for maintenance guy Kurt Lockwood until Devon Savage deposits the closing internal pop inside monster truck fan Angie Savage's pretty pussy. All the girls are appealing, but Eve Angel is a special treat and looks especially yummy in another young woman's arms.
This well-produced, tasteful, and sexy series earns a pre-nom for Best Continuing Video Series and Best All Sex Release.


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I upgraded to 3.7.1 (across many versions -- I had been on 3.1.1), and the website looks fine but now I am unable to log in. I enter my user name and password and it just reloads the log-in page minus my user name and password. I tried clearing cookies, I disabled plug-ins by re-labeling the plugins folder in FTP. Nothing has worked.
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The San Diego Unified School District in California no longer will require high-school seniors to complete an end-of-year presentation as part of the district's graduation requirements. The school board this week eliminated the requirement, effective with the 2014 graduating class. The presentations were eliminated to cut costs and devote more time to the Common Core State Standards, which officials say will cover the same goals of the presentations.
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Javascript does not have visible threads (yet -- Worker Threads are coming, see more info in http://stackoverflow.com/questions/30036/javascript-and-threads).
However, it does seem to have multiple execution contexts that appear to exist simultaneously -- independent, when you have multiple Firefox Windows, and multiple Firefox/IE tabs.
When you have multiple iframes on a page, each has its own execution context, but they have shared data. If two iframes are on the same domain, they can access each other's DOM and call each other's functions. Nevertheless, I couldn't find a on Google a description of the scheduling model, i.e. whether it is:
- parallel/preemptive, in which case -- can you temporarily suspend? any form of mutual exclusion?
- cooperative, in which case -- how does one yield to another context?
- non-overlapping -- i.e., an event handler in the main frame must return before an event handler in the iframe may be invoked (And vice versa)?
So the question is:
- Is there a guaranteed context switching model?
- If not, what are the prevailing context switching models?
- It seems Firefox and IE have a non-overlapping schedule between same-tab contexts, and cooperatively between different tabs/windows in the same process - but I'm not sure.
- Chrome uses the system scheduler for different tabs (may use multiple cores, which is in the parallel/preemptive group, but I don't know what it uses for multiple frames in the same tab.
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- Benedict XVI is currently visiting Poland on his third pilgrimage. The motto of his pilgrimage to the home country of previous Pope, John Paul II, is3 KB (333 words) - 14:20, 26 January 2008
- and is offering them for sale at auction. Each condom is stamped with the motto of the Olympics in English and in Chinese: "faster, higher, stronger". The2 KB (336 words) - 03:03, 13 November 2009
- violence courts may be opened across the rest of the state. The court's motto is "timeliness, access and resolution"; it aims to see domestic violence2 KB (291 words) - 23:06, 11 September 2015
- 380 people, France 24 is funded by 86 million euro of public money. The motto of the new freely-available international channel is "un regard français"3 KB (346 words) - 00:37, 7 February 2007
- Cape Town, South Africa had 2003 points, placing first in Visas only. The motto selected for Alexandria's bid is "Let The Knowledge Be Free Everywhere"3 KB (324 words) - 22:31, 11 April 2014
- Johnny Wilson, Frank Mahovlich, Alex Delvecchio, and Brian Watson. Howe's motto was "Why not?" said her son, during the services. Howe was diagnosed9 KB (1,078 words) - 02:52, 9 June 2009
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- lifestyle can ultimately be respected and embraced. Paralleling a common motto of the homebrewing community, Wawrzynski proclaimed on passage of the bill:10 KB (1,413 words) - 00:54, 23 May 2012
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- from probing questions as to why, for example, we so frequently go to war. Mottos include "sustainability is security" and "freedom to debate." I run to help11 KB (1,613 words) - 20:16, 27 August 2013
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- member of Senate, one reason is because that one of the mains Workers' Party mottos was the fight against corruption. But after Lula became President on 200314 KB (1,842 words) - 21:18, 14 March 2014


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Exercise for Health and Fitness Chapter 10
2 What is Physical Fitness? • The ability of the body to adapt to the demands of physical effort in relation to both general health and specific activities. • Five components of fitness: – Cardiorespiratory endurance: – Muscular Strength – Muscular endurance – Flexibility – Body composition
3 Components of Fitness Cardiorespiratory Endurance -ability of heart and lungs to deliver oxygen to working muscles for sustained activity Muscular Endurance - ability of muscle to sustain a given level of muscle tension (holding a single contraction for an extended period of time or contracting muscles repeatedly for an extended period of time) Muscular Strength - ability of a muscle to generate maximum force against heavy resistance Flexibility - ability to move joints through their full range of motion Body Composition - amount of lean body tissue vs. body fat
4 Benefits of Exercise • Increases energy levels • Boosts the immune system and helps to prevent many diseases. • Improves cardiorespiratory function and reduces chances of CV diseases. • Increases resting metabolic rate (RMR). – Improves the processes by which food is converted to energy and tissue is built • Improves body composition.
5 Benefits of Exercise • Improves blood lipid profile by increasing HDL's • Improves blood pressure (decreases hypertension) • Improves bone mineral status • Decreases risk of Osteoporosis • Decreases risk of Diabetes (Type II) through better blood glucose regulation
6 Benefits of Exercise • Improves emotional Wellness • Decreases stress • Decreases likelihood of smoking • Decreases risk of musculoskeletal disorders • Decreases risk of certain cancers
7 Other Key Terminology • Aerobic Metabolism – Occurs when activity is prolonged – Involves the utilization of oxygen • Anaerobic Metabolism – Kicks in when short bursts of energy are required – Does NOT involve the utilization of oxygen
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Just wanted to check, as I saw a "regular" version plugin hosted here and a "Premium" version for sale (35.00) hosted on the author's site. I thought all code related to or that relied on WP was required to be GPL? The cost is not a download or distribution fee, and there's no signup or subscription fee to let you download it. It's out and out "click here to purchase".
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Filed under: Google, Science Fiction, Travel, Wales, Writing stuff, YouTube | Tags: afineline.org, blogging, Google Earth, jim downey, Llangelynnin, Paul Levy, photography, Science Fiction, snowdoniaguide.com, St. Cybi's Well, travel, video, Wales, writing, www youtube
The title of the next chapter is "Llangelynnin" (which refers to the church/churchyard, rather than just the holy well at this site — this is a change from what I had originally planned), and in doing a little research I found this nice bit of video:
The holy well isn't shown in this video, but is basically directly below the drone at about the 0:13 mark. It can be seen at the very southern point of the wall enclosure here, and in an image in this entry. Some of my source material is drawn from this travelogue from 2006 (towards the bottom of that post). And I think the video gives a very nice feel for the remoteness of the site, and why I have wanted to include it in the story I am telling.
Oh, I haven't said in a while, but I now have approximately 85,000 words written (that's actual novel, not including notes or reference material), with about 25,000 – 30,000 to go before I'm finished (and a fair amount of that is partially done already in notes and reference material). So I'm not in the closing stretch, but am getting there. It's progress, anyway.
Jim Downey
Filed under: Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, Brave New World, Expert systems, Humor, Predictions, Science Fiction, tech, Travel | Tags: Alzheimer's, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, blogging, Communion of Dreams, Expert, Her Final Year, humor, jim downey, John Bourke, LinkedIn, Native, Nir Eyal, predictions, Science Fiction, technology, travel
Interesting post on LinkedIn which may sound familiar:
Here's how Native works: every time I need to do anything related to travel, I just ask Tim to handle it. Tim lives inside Native and while he appears to be a human, I'm not 100% sure he is. For all I know he may be a bot, artificial intelligence, or any number of people working behind the scenes under the persona of the fresh-faced Tim. To be honest, I don't much care. Every time I need him he's there, ready to assist me.
For example, I recently had to book a gnarly itinerary in and out of two countries using various airline loyalty points. Normally, booking this sort of trip would have taken me hours of comparing prices, flight times, connection difficulty, and frequent flyer point requirements. Instead, I just opened the app and told Tim what I needed in plain English — like sending a text message. Then, I went about my day and an hour later I received a notification from Tim telling me he found the best two options. Would I like itinerary A or itinerary B? I picked one and he booked the flight. Done!
I didn't have to use any dropdown menus, sift through hundreds of options, or spend half an hour attempting to pay for my ticket only to learn that the price I wanted was suddenly not available. Nope! I left it up to Tim to handle everything.
Perhaps this will help jiggle your memory a bit:
"What do you want, Seth?"
"Sorry to bother you, Jon, but you'll need to come back immediately. Business. I've made the arrangements. Transport waiting for you in town, take you to Denver. Then commercial flight home." Audio only. That meant a lot. Tighter beam, easier to encode and keep private. Security protocol.
He wondered if something had gone wrong with the Hawking, the experimental long-range ship undergoing trials, based out at Titan. That was about the only thing he could think of that would require his cutting short his first vacation in four years. No use in asking. "All right. Give me a few minutes to pack my things, and I'll get started."
"And contact my family, let them know I'm on my way back. "
"Will do. Anything else?"
"Not at present. See you when I get there."
That's from page 2 of Communion of Dreams. Same thing, except Seth is named "Tim" in Native.
Hmm … perhaps I should start selling my services as a futurist …😉
Jim Downey
Thanks to my friend and co-author John Bourke for the tip!5
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At Stonehenge:
As he crossed the earthen ditch which surrounded the stones some 20 meters out, following the usual paved walking path, he noticed that the shaping of the sound somehow changed. Perhaps it was the mass of bodies crowding in around the stones. But it seemed less to be coming from one particular place, and more like it was just coming up from the ground all around him. Then he stepped off the path, and onto the grass, and he could feel the sound more than hear it. It strummed through his heels, up his legs, vibrations caressing his entire body. It was the springiness, the resonance, which he had felt at St David's, but infinitely stronger.
Stronger, and shared. Shared, he knew, by every person who walked this ground. By every person who had ever walked this ground. It was as though the earth itself were a drum, and this the taut, shimmering skin which they skittered across.
Slowly he made his way into the circle, almost in a daze. Others moved past and around him, making contact, sharing a smile, a laugh, tears. He had never before been this close to the stones, had never come on those rare occasions when the site was open this way. They seemed impossibly tall, impossibly old. He stepped past the first great upright before him, then paused, and gingerly reached out to touch it. Cold stone, rough weathered, aged lichens. A woman standing next to him had her eyes closed, the palms of her hands also on the stone, and for a moment he felt her mind there, the contact of lovers sharing a glimpse of the eternal. It caught his breath, he stepped back, turned in slight embarrassment and stepped further into the circle. Further into the crowd.
Now the press of people was greater. There were people everywhere, holding hands, praying, chanting, caressing. They were on the fallen stones, pressed up against the standing sarsens, moving. He felt himself drawn further in, pulled in by the sound vibrations filling the space, which became deeper and stronger with every step. He passed the inner sarsen, stood there in the inner circle, the sanctum sanctorum, the Garbha griha, the sacred center of everything.
I'm at that point in the novel where I have lost track of how it is going. Whether any of this is any good. Whether it will just confuse and disappoint my readers. Whether it is worth continuing.
This happens. I know it. I have been in this place before. And when self-confidence fails, only my self-discipline gets me past the lurking paralysis. Chapter 12 is almost finished. Momentum continues.
Jim Downey
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… that Ridley Scott was going to spend on making a bad sequel to Blade Runner and give it to the director of this brilliant and funny little short, and see what he comes up with. I mean, no matter what, even if he just wastes it all on bad booze and worse food, and doesn't make another movie for the rest of his life, we'd *still* come out ahead.
Seriously. Have a good laugh:
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Perfect Fried Chicken
Total Time
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Prep 30 mins
Cook 1 hr
I can't remember where I learned to fry chicken like this, but it's the only way that works for me.
Ingredients Nutrition
- 1 whole frying chicken, cut into pieces (or the equivalent of pieces of your choice)
- oil (for frying)
- 4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon Accent seasoning
- 1 beaten egg
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
- 3⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 3⁄4 teaspoon Accent seasoning
- Try to use a deep fryer if you have one- heat the oil to 350 degrees.
- Combine the water, tablespoon of salt and 1/2 t Accent.
- Put the chicken into this marinade and let sit for 30 minutes (or longer if you start early).
- In one bowl, combine the egg and milk.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, 2 1/2 t salt, pepper and 3/4 t Accent.
- Coat the chicken in the flour mixture, dip in the egg mixture, then coat again in the flour mixture.
- Drop the pieces about 3-4 at a time into the hot oil and fry for about 12 minutes.
- Do not crowd the oil.
- Remove to paper towels in a collander and drain.
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This is very good chicken. I put this in my T-Fal chicken fryer. The flavors are good, but I think it could have used a little more spice, maybe a little poultry seasoning would be good. It came out of the fryer beautiful, and was crunchy, but not hard crisp. I will make this again and try the poultry seasoning. Thanks Kim!


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Volume 12, Issue 1, January 1994
Scanning tunneling microscopy morphological study of the first stages of growth of microwave chemical vapor deposited thin diamond films12(1994); http://dx.doi.org/10.1116/1.587182View Description Hide Description
Thin diamondfilms have been grown by the microwave chemical vapor deposition method on polished silicon substrates using a methane concentration of 1.5% in hydrogen and deposition times between 7 and 60 min. The films were studied in air by scanning tunneling microscopy(STM). For short deposition times we have found small isolated diamond crystals (100 nm wide and 20 nm high), growing on the scratches produced by the initial polishing of the silicon surface, along with a smooth granular structure. As the deposition time increases to 15 min, the granular structure shows a slight faceting whereas the crystal size increases appreciably. This deposition period is characterized by a lower growth rate than that observed for longer times, which is explained as due to the presumably high nondiamond component of the granular structure. At 30 min a continuous film is formed with predominant {111} faces. The same trend is found for samples grown after 60 min. STMimages show that {111} surfaces are rougher than {100} ones supporting the 2×1 reconstruction of the {100} surface during diamondgrowth.
Fabrication of a nanoscale, in‐plane gated quantum wire by low energy ion exposure12(1994); http://dx.doi.org/10.1116/1.587114View Description Hide Description
The fabrication of a nanoscale gated quantum wire in a GaAs modulation dopedfield effect transistor substrate is described. Both the wire conduction channel, with a 110 nm physical width, and the gates were patterned into the two‐dimensional electron gas of the substrate. This scheme produced in‐plane gated devices with 110 nm gate lengths and 75 nm separations between the active areas. Electron‐beam lithography was used to define masks for a subsequent flood exposure step with low energy argon ions (150 eV). This ion exposure technique produced very high gate‐to‐wire isolation, typically greater than 1014 Ω at 4.2 K. The in‐plane design employed here drastically reduces gate capacitance compared with metal top‐gate designs, and promises ultrafast switching times. These devices showed no short channel punch‐through effects, exhibited low gate leakage, and had sufficient gain to permit integration of several such devices into more complex circuits such as logic gates.
Discretization of curved lines and arbitrary areas for ion and electron beam writing on a nonrectangular grid12(1994); http://dx.doi.org/10.1116/1.587173View Description Hide Description
A method is presented to discretize almost arbitrary curves and areas on nonrectangular grids. This method can be applied in focused ion and electron beam systems. Distortion of the physical writing grid can be taken into account at the discretization, thus eliminating the need for a correction step afterwards.
Fabrication of aspheric high numerical aperture reflective diffractive optic elements using electron beam lithography12(1994); http://dx.doi.org/10.1116/1.587185View Description Hide Description
Electron beamlithography and reactive ion etching have been used to fabricate four level aspheric reflecting focusing diffractive optical elements. A fast (f/2), 1 mm diam, four‐phase‐level, reflecting, off‐axis imagingdiffractive optical element, without spherical aberration, coma, and astigmatism, has been fabricated on silicon. Alignment and stitching errors have been held to less than 40 nm and the smallest pattern feature is 0.6 μm. The silicon grating is coated with gold to enhance reflectivity with an efficiency of 73%. The quality of diffractive optical elements is limited by the fidelity of the fabrication steps, and methods are demonstrated for proximity effect correction, alignment, high selectivity mask creation, and reactive ion etching that can be used for high quality diffractive optic element fabrication of essentially arbitrary type.
Realization of limited‐area cathodes and their performance in an electron optical column12(1994); http://dx.doi.org/10.1116/1.587153View Description Hide Description
Limited‐area cathodes based upon impregnated dispenser cathodematerial have been investigated in an electron optical column at accelerating voltages of up to 30 kV. A peak axial brightness of about 6×105 A/cm2 sr was obtained at this voltage using a flat cathode.Brightness values greater by a factor of 10 were measured using a conical limited‐area cathode with a tip radius of curvature of 0.075 mm. The latter measurements were affected by space–charge spreading in the beam.
Thin film materials for the preparation of attenuating phase shift masks12(1994); http://dx.doi.org/10.1116/1.587163View Description Hide Description
There is considerable interest in the use of phase shift masks as a route to extend the resolution, contrast, and depth‐of‐focus of lithographic tools beyond what is achievable with the normal chrome mask technology. In the attenuating phase shift mask, the chrome layer is replaced with a slightly transparent layer and the mask is etched so that light through the layer is 180° out of phase with light through clear regions. Thus, optical interference occurs which has the effect of increasing contrast at edges and of improving depth‐of‐focus. In this article, experiments of thin film materials designed to provide both the desired 180° phase shift and optical absorption in a single layer are described.
New chemically amplified positive resist for electron beam lithography12(1994); http://dx.doi.org/10.1116/1.587130View Description Hide Description
A novel chemically amplified positive resist with high sensitivity for electron beam (EB) direct‐writing lithography has been developed for deep submicron pattern fabrication. This positive EB resist consists of a tert‐butoxycarbonyl group‐protected poly (p‐vinylphenol) type matrix polymer installing cyano group and a metal‐free photoacid generator (PAG). The matrix polymer is insoluble in aqueous alkaline solutions. The acid‐catalyzed deprotection of matrix polymer results in poly (p‐vinylphenol), which can be easily dissolved in an aqueous alkaline solution. Three types of monomers, which can generate an acid by EB irradiation, are investigated as PAG in this resist system. Resist pattern profile is dependent on PAG characteristics, and the profile could be tapered in spite of the high contrast. It is found that ketosulfone‐type PAG is one of the most effective catalysts for this resist system. High resist sensitivity below 1.5 μC/cm2 at 20 keV is obtained after postexposure bake at 90 °C. Reverse tapered profile in a 0.5 μm thick resist can be achieved in a 0.2 μm line and space resist pattern by using a conventional alkaline developer. This new positive EB resist can be used to delineate 0.35 μm device patterns in a trilayer resist process. Furthermore, 0.2 and 0.3 μm line and space patterns in 0.5 and 1.0 μm film thickness, respectively, can also be fabricated below 2.0 μC/cm2 at 50 keV.
Ag2Te/As2S3, a top‐surface, high‐contrast negative‐tone resist for deep ultraviolet submicron lithography12(1994); http://dx.doi.org/10.1116/1.587099View Description Hide Description
The sensitivity of the Ag2Te/As2S3 system has been measured as a top‐surface imaging, negative‐tone resist between 632.8 and 193 nm. The sensitivity at g‐line (435.8 nm) and i‐line (365 nm) is of the order of 5 and 0.5 J/cm2, respectively, and is much too low to take advantage of the significant advantages of this resist. These advantages are high contrast (∼10), an edge effect which compensates for the reduction of optical intensity at line edges and latent image formation in a layer whose thickness is significantly less than the depth‐of‐focus of high resolution stepper optical systems. Measurements at 248 and 193 nm show significantly higher sensitivity of 350 and 80 mJ/cm2, respectively, suggesting that this system may possess practical potential at these wavelengths. Exposures on a GCA XLS‐7500 stepper with 0.42 NA at 365 nm have yielded 0.35 μm linewidths.
Polycrystalline silicon ''slit nanowire'' for possible quantum devices12(1994); http://dx.doi.org/10.1116/1.587104View Description Hide Description
Polycrystallinesilicon (poly‐Si) ''slit nanowire'' was fabricated in a slit formed with 100 nm lithography, microwave dry etching of silicon substrate, conformable filling of the trench by chemical vapor deposition(CVD) SiO2, slit etching of the CVD SiO2, conformable deposition of doped amorphous silicon, followed by etchback and annealing. Observation with transmission electron microscope confirmed that a poly‐Si slit nanowire, with a cross section of ∼5–8 nm×20 nm is fabricated. Appropriate annealing of the a‐Si layer makes the poly‐Si grains grow to more than 2 μm in length. This technique would make it possible to realize silicon quantum devices, and to fabricate conventional integrated circuit devices and light emitting slit nanowiredevices on a same silicon chip, which would allow the fabrication of integrated optoelectronic circuits.
Shallow trench isolation for ultra‐large‐scale integrated devices12(1994); http://dx.doi.org/10.1116/1.587107View Description Hide Description
A new process to form shallow trench isolation for ultra‐large‐scale integrated devices is presented. This technique utilizes chemical mechanical polish steps to provide a virtual planar surface at the end of processing for isolations of various size, ranging from 0.5 μm to several hundred μm. Superior uniformity has been obtained on wafers of 8 in. diam processed in a productionlike environment. Good device isolation also has been found.
Three‐dimensional thermal analysis of high density triple‐level interconnection structures in very large scale integrated circuits12(1994); http://dx.doi.org/10.1116/1.587108View Description Hide Description
A three‐dimensional thermal model of generic multilevel interconnectionsystems in very large scale integrated (VLSI) circuits is presented. The temperature distributions are quantitatively studied using the transmission‐line matrix modeling method. The temperature increase of a triple‐level parallel and crossing interconnection‐line scheme is found to be several times higher than that of a single‐level parallel line structure if the same magnitude of current density in the 106 A/cm2 range is maintained. More than 50% of the temperature rise occurs across the Si substrate; the treatment of which as a perfect heat sink in many previous thermal analyses of metallization structures is, therefore, inadequate. The large thermal gradients within the SiO2insulators between different metallization levels can be eliminated and the temperature rise can be significantly reduced if the SiO2 interlevel and passivation dielectrics are replaced by a material with much higher thermal conductivity. Lower temperatures would be beneficial for improving electromigration lifetime and reducing thermal stress voiding in high density VLSI multilevel interconnections.
Relationship between void formation and electromigration performance in Al/TiW multilayered interconnections12(1994); http://dx.doi.org/10.1116/1.587109View Description Hide Description
The effects of the grain size in the Al layer and the passivation structure on the electromigration performance in the two level Al interconnections, the bottom (M1) and the top (M2) interconnections, each of which had a TiW/Al/TiW multilayered structure, were studied regarding void and extrusion formation in the Al layers. In M2, the resistance increase of the interconnection having a larger grain size in the Al layer formed with a reflow treatment, was smaller than that without any reflow treatment. Larger numbers of Al extrusions were, however, observed in the M2 interconnection with the reflow treatment than without it. In M1 which was buried under a thick insulation layer, enlargement of the Al grains by the reflow treatment was more effective to suppress the resistance increase than in the M2 interconnections. This result meant that the combination effect occurred when both treatments, enlargement of the Al grains in the interconnection and strengthening the passivation layer surrounding it, were applied simultaneously.
Performance of the plasma deposited tungsten nitride barrier to prevent the interdiffusion of Al and Si12(1994); http://dx.doi.org/10.1116/1.587110View Description Hide Description
It is proposed that the plasma enhanced chemical vapor depositedtungsten nitride (PECVD‐W–N) thin film is used as a diffusion barrier to prevent the interdiffusion between Al and Si during postannealing process. The atomic concentration of N in W–N filmdeposited with NH3/WF6 partial pressure ratio of 0.5 is about 33 at. % and its resistivity is 90–110 μΩ cm. The Rutherford backscattering spectrometry, Auger electron depth profiles, x‐ray diffraction, and scanning electron micrographs show that 900 Å PECVD‐W67N33film interposed between Al and Si is more impermeable than PECVD‐W film due to N atoms and it also keeps its chemical integrity during the postfurnace annealing at 600 °C for 30 min in Ar ambient.
Mechanism of ion beam induced deposition of gold12(1994); http://dx.doi.org/10.1116/1.587111View Description Hide Description
Ion beam induced deposition is a novel method of thin film growth in which adsorbed, metal‐bearing molecules are decomposed by incident energetic ions thus leaving a deposit. In conjunction with finely focused ion beams this process is used in microelectronics for local repair, i.e., deposition of patches of metal film with better than 0.1 μm resolution. Each ion can decompose as many as 40–50 adsorbed molecules. The fundamental aspects of this process, namely how is the energy of the ion transferred to adsorbed molecules over a radius of up to 5 nm, have been studied. The decomposition yield (number of molecules decomposed/ion) was measured for Ne, Ar, Kr, and Xe ions at 50 and 100 keV. A model based on trim calculations was developed. The data correlate with this model confirming the view that collision cascades which can provide energy to surface atoms over a substantial area are responsible for ion beam induced deposition.
Chemistry of silicon surfaces after wet chemical preparation: A thermodesorption spectroscopy study12(1994); http://dx.doi.org/10.1116/1.587112View Description Hide Description
Ultraclean wet chemical preparation in air and a fast new load‐locking technique opens up a way to characterize real Si(111) surfaces after processing for microelectronic device fabrication with the proven surface‐analytical tools available in an ultrahigh vacuum. For the first time thermodesorption spectroscopy can be utilized, without interference from typical artefacts like contamination introduced by the ex situ preparation, to investigate the chemical termination and molecular composition of siliconsurfaces after initial wet chemical key processes in semiconductor technology (chemical and UV/ozone‐enhanced cleaning, liquid and gaseous phase etching, rinsing with de‐ionized water). By multiplexing a mass spectrometer and analyzing thermally desorbed molecules over a wide range of masses simultaneously, we can separate quantitatively between the major surface‐terminating molecules that are inherently responsible for the different chemical surface properties (hydrophilic due to –OH groups after wet chemical or UV/ozone‐enhanced oxidation;hydrophobic due to termination with hydrides after etching with hydrofluoric acid/ammonium fluoride, HF/NH4F) and minor species characteristic for details of the preparation process (physisorbed residues upon omission of a final rinsing step; contributions from residual carbon–hydride contamination). Furthermore, distinct desorption channels of hydrogen molecules from mono‐, di‐, and trihydride surface states allow a characterization of the pH‐dependent etching by H2O:HF:NH4F [concentrated HF: selective removal of surface oxides; dilute HF: additional slow isotropic attack of bulk silicon; HF/NH4F: anisotropic attack by fast removal of higher hydride defect sites on Si(111)] and a determination of the resulting microroughness of the siliconsurface. Slow regrowth of an ultrathin oxide on HF‐treated surfaces during final rinsing with water can be monitored by a separation between H2O desorption at high temperature from surface silanol groups and low‐temperature desorption of physisorbed water.
Characterization of the Si/SiO2 interface morphology from quantum oscillations in Fowler–Nordheim tunneling currents12(1994); http://dx.doi.org/10.1116/1.587113View Description Hide Description
As design rules shrink to conform with ultra‐large‐scale integration device dimensions, gate dielectrics for metal–oxide–semiconductor field effect transistorstructures are required to be scaled to below ∼60 Å, where some properties of the device, such as interface roughness, that are negligible for thicker films become critical. Microroughness at the interface of ultrathin MOS capacitors has been shown to degrade these devices. The present study focuses on the interfacial region of ∼50 Å SiO2 on Si, using the quantum oscillations in Fowler–Nordheim tunneling currents as a probe. The oscillations are sensitive to the electron potential and abruptness of the film and interfaces. In particular, inelastic scattering of the electrons will reduce the amplitude of the oscillations. The amplitude of the oscillations is used to examine the degree of microroughness at the interface that results from a preoxidation high temperature anneal in an inert ambient containing various amounts of H2O. Atomic force microscopy imaging has shown correlations supporting a microroughness induced change in the quantum oscillation amplitudes.
Sidewall passivation during the etching of poly‐Si in an electron cyclotron resonance plasma of HBr12(1994); http://dx.doi.org/10.1116/1.587115View Description Hide Description
The etching of poly‐Si (n + and undoped) in a radio‐frequency‐biased electron cyclotron resonanceplasma of HBr was studied. Etch rates of Si, oxide, and photoresist were obtained by ellipsometry as a function of the bias voltage and two substrate temperatures (15 and 50 °C) at 5 mTorr pressure. The etch rate of poly‐Si depends on the doping level, with n + Si etching faster than intrinsic Si. High selectivities of Si over both oxide and photoresist can be achieved at low bias voltages. Using angle‐resolved x‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy, it is shown that a carbon and bromine containing layer is deposited on the sidewall of the poly‐Si during the etching process when a photoresist patterned wafer is used. The thickness of the sidewall film decreases with increasing substrate temperature and increases at the bias voltage is raised. The thickness of this sidewall film influences the anisotropy of the process, with some undercutting occurring at high temperature and low bias voltage.
Evaluation and control of device damage in high density plasma etching12(1994); http://dx.doi.org/10.1116/1.587165View Description Hide Description
The effects of polysilicon etchplasma conditions on metal–oxide–semiconductor (MOS)capacitorbreakdown and n‐channel MOStransistor (NMOS) performance have been investigated. A high density electron cyclotron resonance (ECR) plasma source with multipolar magnetic confinement was integrated into a full NMOS process flow. The polysilicon etchplasma process parameters for designed experiments were microwave power, overetch time, rf bias, and plasma radial uniformity. MOS capacitor leakage currents increase with longer polysilicon edge lengths on gate oxide, higher ion density, and higher ion energy during the polysilicon overetch step. Lower NMOS transistor transconductance and higher threshold voltages correlate with longer overetch times and high microwave power and rf bias during the overetch step. Device performance degradation increases with decreasing channel length, and the exposure of the source and drain oxide edges to a high density flux is thought to be the main cause for observed degradation. A high rate, selective, and low damage polysilicon etch process can be obtained using a high density (≳1011 cm−3) and moderate ion energy (<30 eV) ECR discharge, with moderate power and zero applied rf bias during the overetch step.
Advanced electron cyclotron resonance plasma etching technology for precise ultra‐large‐scale integration patterning12(1994); http://dx.doi.org/10.1116/1.587166View Description Hide Description
Ultra‐large‐scale integration patterning with less than 0.25‐μm precision requires the optimization of electron cyclotron resonance (ECR) plasma discharge. This is because ion motion and etching results are affected by magnetohydrodynamicplasma instability and charge accumulation on the substrate in nonuniform plasma. Microloading and unusual notching at the boundary pattern between dense patterns and open spaces are both caused during n + poly‐Si etching in nonuniform plasma. To prevent these problems, optimally uniform ECR plasma generation is necessary. This is accomplished by optimizing both the magnetic field profile and the introduction of microwaves.
On the spatial resolution of two‐dimensional doping profiles as measured using secondary ion mass spectrometry tomography12(1994); http://dx.doi.org/10.1116/1.587167View Description Hide Description
Knowledge of the lateral or spatial distribution of doping impurities is important for accurate process and device simulations of submicrometer silicon devices, since the edge effects of the electric fields can no longer be neglected. A newly developed technique, which utilizes the high sensitivity and high depth resolution of secondary ion mass spectrometry(SIMS), is capable of measuring two‐dimensional (2D, i.e., in the depth and the lateral direction) doping distributions. The technique is based on a series of one‐dimensional (1D) SIMS depth profiles obtained at different directions through a sample. The individual SIMS depth profiles are then recombined to generate a 2D doping profile using the expectation maximization algorithm, which was originally used in human body computer‐aided tomography. The SIMStomography technique gives a doping distribution as a function of position. The positional accuracy or spatial resolution of the technique needs to be fully understood in order to properly use the technique. During a reconstruction process, the area of interest is divided into small volume elements or voxels, and the doping concentration for each voxel is estimated. Therefore, the size of the voxels determines the spatial resolution of the reconstructed profiles. The smaller the voxels are, the better the spatial resolution is. However, the size of the reconstructed area cannot be made infinitely small, due to the limited number of SIMS measurements.
Since each SIMS measurement provides only one linear independent equation, the total number of equations (or the total number of the SIMS measurements) should be equal to the number of voxels (or unknowns). Thus, the size of the voxels, or equivalently, the number of SIMS measurements available imposes a practical limit on the spatial resolution. In addition, since the 1D SIMS depth profiles are used as the input for the profile reconstruction, the depth resolution of the 1D SIMS measurements dictates the spatial resolution of the reconstructed profiles. Furthermore, the depth resolution of the 1D SIMS measurements is also affected by the sample skew, which is the measure of the lack of parallelism of the dopant line with respect to the beveled surface. And finally, the alignment of the 1D SIMS depth profiles relative to each other contributes to the positional uncertainty of the reconstructed distributions. A 20 keV boron implant through a 1.2 μm wide window into germanium preamorphized silicon has been reconstructed recently. The spatial resolution of the reconstructed dopant profile is evaluated to be 40 nm. It is found that the spatial resolution is predominantly determined by the depth resolution of 1D SIMS profiles, and the microtopography of the SIMS craters is the major cause of the poor depth resolution. It is expected that the spatial resolution of the 2D dopingtomography can be greatly improved through the use of a simplified sample structure, which will reduce the SIMS profiling depth and provide better depth resolution for the 1D SIMS measurements.


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Burlington mall to be sold, redeveloped
BURLINGTON The Burlington Town Center mall is going to be bought and redeveloped by two principals, one of whom grew up in Burlington, the malls general manager said Friday.
The mall has been owned by Chicago-based General Growth Properties for more than seven years.
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POP28 massing.
Panorama of cyclists massing for POP28
Some of the blue-vested POP28 marshals, and police cyclists.
Looking toward the front of the queue of cyclists, waiting to start POP28
And looking toward the end. There were easily 100 cyclists / 10m of this path, and Google says this road is 250m long, so I'd say at least 2.5k cyclists.
POP28 parade cycling along George IV Bridge, toward High St
POP28 parade cycling down High St
POP28 on High st.
POP28 starting to gather in front of Holyrood
POP28 starts to fill the green in front of Holyrood
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Chilled Wax Makes Better Seals
Before you set a toilet, stick its wax ring in the fridge for 15 to 20 minutes to cool it down. The hardened wax stands up to the weight of the commode and doesn't rub off on your fingers or leave your tools all slippery. A cold ring means that the seal will be tight—no more crossed fingers on that first flush.
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