text: Home > Ellen Adarna explains ties with 'politician in jail' ABS-CBN News Posted at Jul 09 2014 12:31 AM | Updated as of Oct 18 2016 01:25 PM Share Save Facebook Twitter GPlus LinkedIn MANILA - Ellen Adarna on Tuesday clarified her ties with a politician "now in jail," saying there is no truth to speculation that he courted her. The 26-year-old actress got candid on the issue during a press conference announcing the extension of "Moon of Desire," ABS-CBN's afternoon drama series wherein she co-stars with Meg Imperial and JC de Vera. "He's in jail!" Adarna said, when asked about a statement she made about a certain politician in a previous interview. Adarna explained the circumstances how the politician's name was brought up. She recalled that DJ Mo Twister, at the time, asked her whether there were instances when politicians tried to contact her through text message. Adarna was referring to an episode of Mo Twister's "Forbidden Questions" which first aired in September 2013. In the podcast, the only politician mentioned by Adarna was Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr., who is currently detained at the Philippine National Police headquarters in connection with the multibillion-peso pork barrel scam. "Let me make that clear," Adarna said. "Wala, hindi siya nanligaw! Walang ligaw na naganap. Mo asked me if may mga politicians na nag-te-text o nag-mu-moves. Nag-text lang! Once! 'Yun lang 'yon. But nothing, 'Can we meet up somewhere?' Walang gano'n." Former co-stars As to whether she took the politician's text message seriously, Adarna said they co-starred in a movie and she was acquainted with him. "Because that time, we did 'Enteng.' So we worked together that time," she said. Adarna portrayed an "engkantada" in the 2010 fantasy-action film "Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote," which featured the team-up of Revilla and comedian Vic Sotto. "And then when we texted, parang, 'Weh?' Ginagano'n ko lang siya. Parang binabara ko lang siya minsan. And then when he texted me... I forgot, eh. I forgot the message. Once lang 'yon, and then it never happened again," she said. Asked what the politician's motive was for texting her, Adarna answered: "That, I don't know. I don't want to say anything, but it was a friendly text. Nothing weird!" The actress appeared evasive when quizzed on the current situation of the politician, whose name she never directly mentioned in her interview on Tuesday. "Visit? Hindi kami ganoon ka-close! I don't know, but... Ewan ko. I don't want to say anything about that. Maraming nang ano... Maraming matatamaan," Adarna said, laughing. Share Save Facebook Share on Twitter GPlus LinkedIn Read More: Bong Revilla politician Ellen Adarna star news /sports/11/25/17/who-will-draw-first-blood-la-salle-ateneo-begin-uaap-finals/life/11/25/17/5-reasons-the-cirque-is-great-for-a-qc-staycation/news/11/25/17/police-officer-killed-10-others-wounded-in-ied-blast-in-iloilo/video/trending/11/25/17/ex-pbb-housemate-at-pizza-champion-sanib-pwersa-sa-paggawa-ng-pizza/entertainment/11/25/17/what-made-teresa-loyzaga-decide-to-stay-in-ph


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Great news!! The Convention of States resolution has been filed in the Louisiana State Senate by Senator Dan Claitor! The bill number is SCR52. You can view the resolution here.
Senator Dan Claitor, along with 10 other great patriots in the Senate, have agreed sponsor and cosponsor the resolution. We need to THANK THEM for taking this fight on for us. What I need you to do is call these Senators offices and THANK THEM. Below is an example of what you can say to the cosponsors:
I just wanted to call and thank the Senator for cosponsoring SCR52, the Convention of States resolution. This country needs more courageous State Senators like him/her. Please tell the Senator that I said to keep up the good work.
As for Senator Dan Claitor, we want you to send a special thank you to him:
I just wanted to call and thank Senator Claitor for all of the hard work he's doing for the Convention of States cause. We need more Senators like him in the Senate. Please tell the Senator that I said thank you and to keep up the good work on getting the Convention of States resolution passed in the Senate.
Below is a list of the Senators to call:
Dan Claitor (225) 925-7630
Page Cortez (337) 993-7430
James Fannin (318) 259-6620
Sharon Hewitt (985) 646-6490, (504) 278-6530
Gerald Long (318) 628-5799
Beth Mizell (985) 839-3936
Dan Morrish (337) 824-3979
Barrow Peacock (318) 741-7180
Jonathan Perry (337) 643-6425
Neil Riser (318) 649-0977
Mike Walsworth (318) 340-6453
Remember, we are doing this to preserve the liberty of our children and grandchildren. We are doing this so that future generations will not be financially burdened with trillions in debt. We are doing this to preserve the America that our parents and grandparents grew up in.
Thank you all for making this effort happen! Without you, this would not be possible! We appreciate everything our volunteers do around the state!
In Liberty,
Bryce Barras
Louisiana State Director
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Thursday, February 18, 2010
1966 Allstate/Allsprint. I'm picking this one up soon.
Posted by cmoeckel at 9:51 AM
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very cool. i'm jealous. good luck with it.ReplyDelete
Thanks, the guy is giving me a very fair price and I can't wait to go pick it up!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 18, 2010 at 1:46 PM
congrats on the find!ReplyDelete
- David HuffmanFebruary 18, 2010 at 3:30 PM
Nice! He have any more? ;-)ReplyDelete
Here's a running 1964 Allstate for $500 in Memphis, Tennessee No pictures but sounds like it'd be worth it. [url]http://memphis.craigslist.org/mcy/1607196562.html[/url]ReplyDelete
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About Woodland
Deep within a major boulevard, tucked under the cosmopolitan venues of Brooklyn brownstones, dances in our thoughts a familiar character that we can all relate to. He is juggling his light-hearted smile with a goblet in one hand, pipe in the other; the promise of your good time sparkling in his eyes. He is our Satyr, and meant to remind all that enter our door, that the Woodland still exists, along with its fun, flavor, and song.
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Dining Style:
Casual Dining
American, Steak, Gastro Pub
Hours of Operation:
Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Lunch: Monday - Friday for private events only at this time
Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 2:00am
Cross Street:
6th Ave
Dress Code:
Casual Dress
Price Range:
$31 to $50
Payment Options
Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Phone Number:
(718) 398-7700
Woodland will host singer/song writers, trios of Jazz, folk and rock along with a Bluegrass/Rockabilly Brunch.
Parking Details:
Parking lot 2 blocks away on pacific and 6 ave
Public Transit:
2/3 Train to Bergen St.
4/5 Train to Atlantic Avenue.
NR Train to Pacific Street.
Q Train to Atlantic Avenue.
Executive Chef:
Chef Banta
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Late Night, Outdoor dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Special Events & Promotions:
Woodland offers private event spaces and dining options that can accommodate parties between 10 to 280 guests, to celebrate your special occasion, right in the heart of Brooklyn.
Please contact our event manager at- firstname.lastname@example.com
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Woodland Ratings and Reviews
Sat at the bar for Happy Hour and the cocktails were very good and well priced for Happy Hour.
We had dinner reservations and our meal was very nicely prepared and the salmon was excellent. There was a nice wine selection.
The ribs as an appetizer were excellent. Would definitely go back!
Food and service was excellent but the noise level was off the hook even though the place wasn't crowded. In addition, the music was blasting way too loud. I can't imagine who thought it would be a good idea to crank up the volume in the dining room as though it was the club downstairs. you couldn't hear one another speak unless you screamed at the top of your lungs like the small group of adolescents seated near the front door. Also on one of the hottest days of summer the beer wasn't cold. That is unforgivable.
great place for a fun night out w/friends. It was crowded & the music was great but a little too loud. Had the salmon burger w/onion rings. It was delicious with the spicy mustard. The jerk chicken wings were great as well. Ordered an apple martini. It was ok but sour. I highly recommend Woodland for the ambiance
Service was abysmal. We had a concert to go to at the Barclay Center and while not late, we got there without a second to spare. Server told us kitchen was backed up because of large amount of diners. But they should have known by the reservations they had.
Never have I experienced such a horrible dining experience. We ordered our food and after 1 hour and 40 minutes it never came. The waitress kept saying it would be soon. We only ordered burgers. We left as well as other customers who waited the same about of time as we did; they were told they ran out of chicken after waiting an hour and one-half. Not even a complimentary beverage or sorry for the inconvenience but quick to get out check for the beverage order!!!!
Ignore the ratings and read the reviews. The noise level is highest of any restaurant I've ever been in. Think euro club at 3 am. The room is attractive and staff efficient and friendly. But the food was terrible Tomato and burrata had a thin sauce? Maybe citrus ? that overwhelmed all other flavor. And how do you ruin plain chicken? Massive amounts of salt. And the topper. We were two tables from bar but frequent strong odor of bleach flowed across our table. A terrible overall experience.
The spot was very nice and I had a good time. The two complaints I have was that the music was way to loud. We had to yell at each other to converse with one another. It was not a night club, so I did not expect the music to be so loud that you can't keep a conversation. The second complaint is being charged to check out the downstairs level. After spending $300 on dinner and drinks I would think that going to the club level would be a courtesy. I can understand if it was a private party, then no. But it was not.
It was my first time visiting here and I have nothing but exceptional things to say. First, the service was absolutely outstanding. It is very rare that I can say the hostess, server, and busboy all went above and beyond to make my experience that much greater. Next, the atmosphere was awesome, great decorations and really set a good tone. The server helped me select all my food - and she was spot on. The Mac and Cheese, Woodland Burger, and Salmon were delicious (and I don't even like seafood!). They accommodated my party since we were rushing to get to an Islanders game, so I can't wait to go back again and get dessert.
Woodland was a terrific experience. I brought my wife for her birthday before the Madonna concert.
Since we live in Park Slope this was an easy ten minute walk. We have always wanted to try the restaurant as we often drive past or walk by on our way to work. The decor, lighting and layout are relaxing but inviting. We were unaware that the restaurant had an outdoor eating area in the backyard.
As the host brought us to our table outside we were pleasantly surprised by location and mood. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable and we did not wait very long for drinks or food. The menu offers a nice mix of fish, meat or other options. My wife had a burger and it was cooked properly. The truffle-infused french fries were fantastic - no other ketchup or sauce was needed.
It's a shame because the interior was nice, great location, decent food...but impossible to enjoy a meal with a friend. The music was ridiculously loud, to the point where my table was vibrating and I had to ask to move my table, which didn't really help. It is advertised as a restaurant with a bar online, not as a club. PLEASE TURN DOWN THE MUSIC A FEW NOTCHES!! And our waiter was awkward to say the least.
Busy night as Bette Midler was performing at Barclays. Restaurant was packed with concert goers although I'm sure that is common place on a show night. Staff accommodated us arriving 20 min. early but that's the last good thing that happened. Waitress was polite but had to be reminded to bring my drink. We placed our rather simple order immediately and let waitress know we were going to the show but food didn't arrive until we had only 10 min to wolf it down. Numerous patrons were complaining about the delayed food delivery. Some were flat out irate and threatening to leave. Many had only ordered burgers but still had to wait over an hour before the food arrived. We saw at least two groups cancel their order to get up and leave. Also saw numerous patrons complain to the manager but she just didn't seem to get why people were upset and walking out, even after they inquired about when their meal was coming two or three times. Hint: the kitchen staff was poorly managed as food orders only trickled out to the floor. For whatever reason they couldn't keep up with what would have been a very manageable crowd for any other establishment. Patrons were then given lame excuses by the manager. I'm sure this place relies heavily on Barclay's events to stay profitable but if this evening was an indicator of typical service they are in big trouble!! People will not wait around forever for a pre show bite to eat, especially if it means being late to the show!! Overall this is a very poorly managed establishment!!! Advice: Stay away unless you have all night to spend at a restaurant.
While they advertise as a great place to go before an event at the Barclays Center (and they are close in proximity), we were one of at least 10 tables that was disappointed by the lack of attentive service and delays in getting food to us. Aside from not ever getting our drinks, we witnessed two other tables (who arrived before us) get up and leave prior to their food arriving because there simply was no time left to eat it before the show (we arrived 90 mins before showtime)
The food was good in the end, but not worth the stress of waiting to see if it would come to us in time
Close to BAM, but don't expect to get out of there in time for your show. We ordered drinks waited an hour. Then someone came over and told us they were out of an ingredient of the drink we ordered. Waitress came back and said the bar was still working on our order. We informed her they were not and ordered red wine. She came back ( 10 min) later with the drink menu. We reminded her we had ordered red wine. She came with ... White wine. And charged us for the more expensive original drinks. Appetizers came out quickly, but had to go track a manager down to get our entree. The food itself was good ( not great).
I was very sad to come here on a Tuesday at 10 pm . I came after my college graduation at the Barclay's center. I didn't get a congrats from the waitress. She messed up 3 times on my mothers drink order. I don't blame her for how slow she was moving because she had a big party and 7 other tables. She was new and she needed help and no one wanted to help her. This place needs team work. I saw other workers on their phone while the new waitress struggled. The food is great though. My family loved the food, I was happy they got one thing right. We recommend the woodland wings chipotle bbq, the Mac and cheese, the shrimp scampi, the salmon burger with sweet potato fries, the steak and mashed potatoes, and the chicken and waffles.
I've been to Woodlands before and always had great service. This time not so much. The thing is she wasn't rude she was just like a robot. She was no friendly,didn't check back with us too see if we needed anything we had to seek her out. Just very "uninviting". When you fine someplace outside of the food you want to feel welcome and provide a relaxing customer experience out service was lackluster. Luckily the hostess made up for all of this! She on the other hand was inviting, jovial, and very accommodating. I'll be back but avoiding that other waitress.
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April 26, 2002
The Right Hon. Jean Chrétien, P.C., M.P.
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Dear Mr. Chrétien,
Speaking on behalf of members of the National Council of Women of Canada (NCWC), a non-partisan federation of women's organizations, founded in 1893, we are pleased to learn that Bill C-42 as it was written is being withdrawn, and that a new omnibus bill will be introduced on Monday, April 29. We commend the government for taking this action in response to the many concerns voiced over the proposed legislation.
Members were concerned last fall, following the attacks of September 11, that many national governments would feel constrained to enact sweeping legislation in an attempt to deal with the need to curb possible terrorist actions. We were also concerned that Canada, because of the long open border with the United States, would be under tremendous pressure to act in a manner that might compromise individual's civil and political rights unnecessarily.
Accordingly over this year, NCWC has studied a Resolution entitled Balancing Protection Against International Terrorism and the Protection of Human Rights in order to inform ourselves better, and develop a Policy position on this extremely sensitive and difficult issue. NCWC will be adopting a Policy position on this issue at the 109th Annual General Meeting, to be held in Halifax, May 29 – June 2. Members look forward to including the text of the new bill, as much as we can at short notice, in our debate.
NCWC has been a member of the International Council of Women since 1905; it currently holds Consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) at the United Nations, and has been accepted as a participating non-governmental organization with the Organization of American States.
With best wishes, Catharine Laidlaw-Sly
President, National Council of Women of Canada
c.c Hon. John Manley, Deputy Prime Minister
Hon. Arthur Eggleton, Minister of National Defense
Hon. Ralph Goodale, Government House Leader
Hon. Martin Cauchon, Minister of Justice
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Publisher: Vivendi Universal
Developer: Valve Software
Release Date: 11/16/2004
Platform: PC
Some people say that its better late then never for some things, while others disagree. In the case of Half-Life 2, many were quick to assume that the game might not live up to standards after the source code hacker basically destroyed Valves fire and passion for their game. But in this review, youll find out why Half-Life 2 sets the new benchmark for graphics and game play for not only shooters, but for games in general.
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and smell.....the ashes chants the enigmatic G Man as he drops you into the oppressed City 17 rail line. Once again, you are placed in the now legendary shoes of the right man in the wrong place, Gordon Freeman. It has been some time since the final battle on Xen, but the silent protagonist is back to once again fight against a force that bends the literal fabric of time and space itself. You are placed in a city simply known as City 17, where an oppressive force known as the Combine are collaborating with former Black Mesa administrator, Dr. Breen, to bring the city to its knees, and to abduct the citys citizens to employ them in the sickest and most vile of ways. Needless to say, your job is to put this to an end, and the story works almost parallel to the theme of the original Half-Life: overcome the impossible.
It goes without saying that anyone that has seen any screenshot of Half-Life 2 can tell that it is a technological masterpiece. The first focus here would be the graphics, character models, lighting and shading.
When Valve released its first screenshots of Half-Life 2 they were neither gameplay nor cinematics, they were head shots of the games key characters. The transition we saw on these characters in a side by side comparison was enough to blow us away, but Valves underlying objective was to show us this would be one of the most impressive features in the game. Through doing research on an extensive study on facial expressions done by Dr. Paul Ekman, Valve has created a facial technology that is unparalleled by any other game or movie technology out right now. Characters faces animate with the exact facial movements and contortions that they should, the emotional impact of this system is greatly amplified by this. But not only their faces, but characters movements are perfectly orchestrated, and dont feel clunky or odd. Characters will interact with each other seamlessly, which gives birth to a whole new dimension of character relationships. This technique really emphasizes the already obvious relationships between characters, and really makes them appear to exist in real life, in the sense that if one character was not present, the scene would fall apart.
As for lighting and shadows, Valves newly developed Source engine uses a unique soft light technique that really emphasizes the way that light hits objects. The soft light used for the outside environments of the game really gives it an organic feel, and will really shine through when you reach Nova Prospekt. While DOOM 3 has the upper hand on shadowing, Source does a great job in bringing its own specialties to the table, even though lighting doesnt take such a precedent in Half-Life 2 as it does in DOOM 3 or Metal Gear games. The shadowing gives great effects to faraway characters that approach you from a dark corridor, or gives an ominous glow to a severed body hanging above a burning trash can. No matter how you look at it, Source is one of the best engines used in games right now, and Half-Life 2 uses it to its full potential, and makes it amazing.
For some, the biggest question in their minds is if the game actually holds true to its predecessor's frenetic, and sometimes, very tactical pace of battle that made it such a unique game; the answer is yes.
Not only a yes, but a resounding, proclaiming yes.
In a nutshell, Half-Life 2s gameplay pacing is like riding a rollercoaster: it may give you a second to breathe, but you will be holding on to dear life throughout the entire ride. The game sets you in the middle of a conflict that is about to come to a head when the right factor, Gordon himself, is placed in the equation. Thus, the game is paced that the player is only faced with larger and more challenging events as he progresses, giving no time to those who hope for a break.
The first thing that people will notice about the game is that it utilizes the revolutionary Havok physics engine, which almost assimilates with actual real-time physics. Nearly everything in the game that isnt nailed down, or too heavy, can be manipulated in some way, whether it is advantageous or negative. Not only are the basic physics a blast to play with, but Valve gives the player a Gravity Gun to play with all the heavier objects. For example, you may need to get to a higher ledge, so all you have to do is pile up anything you can find in the environment and try to jump on top of it without it breaking. Or another scenario: you are faced by a huge Combine onslaught, so you grab a few barrels and line up a barricade to hide behind as you fight from behind them; and if they get to close to you, you can grab the barrel with the Gravity Gun, and launch it at them in hopes of killing your target with the centrifugal force of the object. This tactic can also be used against you, so the player will have to watch for foes that try to crush you with barrels and the like. The mere prospect of the physics makes the game feel like you can tackle any situation in any way you would like to, and that freedom gives the player a unique feeling every time they go through the game.
As you progress through the game, you will be presented with challenges that will be based on your knowledge of physics, and your mastery of jumping. Through the first portion of the game, it will be focused on a more solitary approach to these scenarios, but in the latter half, you will be given fellow rebels that will follow you until they die. You will be able to command them by aiming at a location and pressing the C key to send them there. Even though these characters are basically a dime a dozen, which means you will never get attached to one, it facilitates the story in that part of the game, and I think that Valve hit it right on the mark with this one. Some of the best moments in the game are fighting alongside a squadron of rebels in intense street battles, some which will take your breath away. The AI of the rebels is a nice balanced mix of fighting when the time is right, and retreating when the going gets a little too tough. Their main problem is that in tight corridors, it will become a huge traffic jam with Gordon trying to push past 4 other rebels, which can become frustrating. Also, the AI is a bit dumb in a portion of the game where you are faced with snipers, most of them couldnt even finish their obligatory, Hey, Dr. Freeman, Im coming with you! before a bullet ripped through their skull.
One of the more surprisng elements in the game is that you are also given two vehicles to travel long distances, the Hoverboat and the Dune Buggy. While some may be wary of the prospect of a FPS game tackling a driving simulation, as was I, those doubts were washed away by the great handling of both vehicles, and the excellent level design that surrounded them. Even driving at blistering speeds is a ton of fun once you get the hang of the driving mechanics.
Half-Life 2 also brings back plenty of nostalgia with its weapons cache, as old favorites return, and innovative newcomers prove themselves in a variety of ways. Gordons infamous crowbar makes its return, along with the pistol, sub-machinegun, shotgun and grenades. On the other hand, the new load-out contains the Gravity Gun, Bugbait, and the Overwatch. While we have covered the Gravity Gun, the Bugbait and Overwatch need appropriate explainations. The Bugbait gives Gordon the power to manipulate the early foes of the game, the Antlions. He can now throw the spherical bait to a location, and the Antlions will either travel to that location, or fight to the death with the approaching forces. This tactic will allow you to use the Antlions as a distraction, allowing you to get past some harder spots, or it will allow you to have a helping hand in a major battle.
On the other hand, the Overwatch is parallel to the sub-machinegun, yet its accuracy and secondary feature, which produces a pure energy sphere that evaporates any soldier that is unlucky enough to get in contact with it (including you), make it the suppression weapon of choice. Without these three weapons, the regular cache would have become stagnant very early on in the game.
But last but not least, we have the audio presentation. The original Half-Life was sprinkled with short clips of techno, creepy, and ambient sounds that placed a certain emphasis on specific areas, which made them really stand out. Half-Life 2 retains this tradition with a similar philosophy, but also uses their recycling method once again. There are some returning themes along with some newer ones, but some of the newcomers are easily forgettable, regrettably. Even with that disappointment, the tracks kick in at the right moment of combat or surprise, and really get your adrenaline pumping when you are in the middle of an intense firefight. But what is the most surprising about the game is its top of the line voice acting that rivals most games out right now.
Valve has employed several big names to voice their characters, such as Broadway star Merle Dandridge as the voice of Alyx, who does an amazing job bringing Alyx to life. Some other contributors are underground comic legend Harry S. Robins as Dr. Kleiner, Michael Shapiro as the enigmatic G-Man and Barney Calhoun, and Robert Culp as Dr. Breen. This all-star cast really made the game come together in a fashion that I had never beheld before, the amount of care and precision done in the voice work made the characters seem like they were people we would see in everyday life. Their dialogue doesnt consist of witty quips and the like, but real life conversations that are totally believable.
One problem that I found with the game happens to be the integral part of the first game: its storyline. While for the most part, the story holds together well, and is told in an incredible fashion, but there are small holes and unanswered questions that really bugged me; especially towards the end of the game with the exit of certain characters. Also, not to spoil anything, but the ending is a bit anticlimactic, and leaves a gaping hole for the player to interpret where the next piece in the puzzle is left to place. Overall, its an incredible storyline, but the small holes may bug some of the hardcore Half-Life fans, such as myself.
In essence, Half-Life 2 is a game that has set a new benchmark for PC games to follow, and also some themes that console developers should adopt as well. This is possibly the number one must-have game since the original Half-Life exploded on to the scene 6 years ago, there is no other game that can match it. Missing out on the opportunity to play this game is the same as missing out on a defining moment in the PC gaming timeline.
Reccomended Reading
Half Life 2: Raising The Bar
Publisher: Prima Games
Take a look behind Valves masterpiece in this beautifully crafted hard-bound book filled with 288 pages of art, interviews, and concepts printed on high-quality paper.
I found this book to be very nicely done, where the emphasis was more on presenting the visual masterpiece that is the Half-Life series, along with plenty of text that is almost entirely comprised of words spoken directly from Valve themselves. The book begins with the development of the original Half Life, and ends with every bit of information you could ever want about Half-Life 2. The price may be steep, but if you are a hardcore Half-Life fan like myself, the money is well spent on this publication.
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Has up for auction a rare and beautifully restored 1929 Ford Model A Roadster pick up!
This fine collector vehicle was first sold and titled in Montemorelos Mexico where it spent practically all its life. I know this because with the automobile comes a complete history of documents dating since 1929. Even the original bill of sale showing the original owner. Additional Mexican documentation shows several later owners. I was amazed to find these treasures that were saved for more than 87 years!
It's unknown when this beauty was restored but if I had to guess I'd say it was within the last ten years. Everything about it is the was it rolled off the line in 1929. The body is completely rust and blemish free. No body filler or damage anywhere. Everything is what and where it should be. The wheels, tires, paint finish and glass are immaculate. The sparse interior is also in great condition. Everything works as it should.
The underside is just as nice and solid as the rest of the vehicle.
The vinyl top is in "like new" condition as is the rear bed deck. The oak wooden deck rails compliment the truck nicely.
The original jacking tools, tool bag and crank are intact and of course go along with the truck.
The 4 cyl motor appears to be original to the vehicle but cannot state that with any certainty. If not original, its most definitely period correct. The odometer reads 33,041.
This is a Model A that starts every time and drives straight, strong and stops on a dime.
So if you're looking for a rare Model A Roadster truck that can be driven anywhere and often, than this beauty is for you.
This is a NO RESERVE auction meaning the highest bidder when the auction end gets to own this rare and beautiful vehicle.
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Travis Huxman came to UC Irvine in July of 2012 from the University of Arizona, where he was Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and Director of UA's Biosphere 2. He is an ecologist who conducts research on the evolution of plant traits and the impacts of climate change on ecosystems.
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Two gang members who recently were arrested on graffiti charges were back in jail Thursday for huffing carburetor cleaner fumes, Athens-Clarke police said.
A resident of the University Mobile Home Park, 1001/2 Commerce Road, complained about 11 a.m. that two men were beating on her door and trying to get in, police said.
An officer noticed that Juan Miguel Orduna and Jose Alberto Nunez seemed intoxicated and smelled of carburetor cleaner, according to police.
The officer found two cans of carburetor cleaner nearby and a balled up sock still wet with cleaner fluid was in Orduna's pants pocket, according to police.
Orduna, 24, of Hollow Ridge Drive, and Nunez, 19, of Kim Chase Road, were charged with criminal trespass and intentionally inhaling an intoxicant.
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A spectacular designer holiday home nestling in the beautiful hills of Las Colinas and enjoying views across the vineyards.
Sleeps 10/12 (4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms) - Villa Andromeda is a spectacular designer holiday home nestling in the beautiful pine covered hills of Las Colinas, just a 15-minute drive from Sitges.
This newly built house is finished to the very highest standards expected of a property of this stature. The interior is stylishly decorated and luxuriously furnished throughout and each room of the house has its own distinct style and unique character.
The room sizes are very large by Spanish standards and this helps create a sense of space and luxurious calm all through the property.
A major feature of the house is the wonderful panoramic views across the vineyards of the Penedes and out to the un-spoilt Garraf Natural Park.
Villa Andromeda offers over 1,000 sqm of attractive gardens complete with a fantastic 10m x 5m infinity pool that looks out across beautiful open countryside and distant hills.
The location of Villa Andromeda provides the perfect setting for a calm and restful vacation, and yet it is only a 15-minute drive along the beautiful valley road to the bustling seaside resort of Sitges with its abundance of boutiques, cafes, bars, restaurants and miles of golden sandy beaches.
The world famous and cosmopolitan city of Barcelona is just 40 minutes away while numerous other world-class destinations are within an easy day trip.
This unique holiday villa is the perfect choice for families or groups looking for a restful stay in a luxurious holiday home with real Mediterranean ambiance, while still being within easy reach of Sitges and all the attractions of Barcelona and the coast.
A car is essential for a stay at Villa Andromeda.
Villa Andromeda is thoughtfully laid out over two floors as follows;
Entrance Level
The main entrance of Villa Andromeda leads directly into the impressive open plan living area. This is where the living room, dining area and stylish open plan kitchen are all situated. Floor to ceiling windows along the length of the living area provide fantastic views across open countryside. The living room features a double height ceiling.
Sliding glass doors lead out to the wonderful spacious terrace that runs the full length of the villa and overlooks the pool area. This terrace has plenty of space for relaxing in the sun or for alfresco dining. The spectacular views combined with the setting sun provide a magical place for an evening cocktail.
The kitchen is fully equipped with an induction cooker, oven, microwave, dishwasher, coffee machine and everything else required for a great holiday.
The dining area is elegantly furnished with a beautiful chandelier and large dining table that can comfortably accommodate theguests.
The living area has a large and comfortable sofa as well as a flat screen TV. There is also a chez loung area situated between the living and dining areas.
The first of the four bedrooms is also located on the entrance level. This is a magnificent master suite with a large comfortable double bed. This large room features a Jacuzzi bath and power shower in an open plan arrangement. The toilet is in a separate room next door. There is also a walk-in dressing room.
From the main entrance there are stairs leading down to the lower floor.
Lower Floor
On the lower floor of the villa is another lounge area with large windows that capture the spectacular view over the vineyards. There is a kitchenette and small dining area with a sofa bed that provides sleeping for 2 guests. This open plan area has doors leading out to the pool and beautiful gardens.
Attached to the lounge area is a double bedroom and bathroom with large shower and toilet. This bedroom does not have a window but has adequate artificial lighting and a portable A/C unit for additional comfort.
Also on the lower floor there are two double bedrooms with A/C and an addtional single bed. Both rooms share a beautiful red bathroom with a free standing bath and shower. Just opposite the bathroom is a separate toilet with sink.
There is A/C in all of the bedrooms.
Bedroom 1 – Entrance Level - Master suite with double bed, en-suite bathroom, & doors leading to the terrace.
Bedroom 2 – Lower Floor - Large room with a double & single bed, A/C.
Bedroom 3 – Lower Floor – Large double room with additional single bed.
Bedroom 4 – Lower Floor - Double bedroom off the lounge area.
Bathroom 1 – Entrance level – En-suite with large power shower , sink and Jacuzzi bath (no toilet).
Bathroom 2 - Entrance level – toilet & sink only.
Bathroom 3 – Lower Floor - Large shower, bath & sink. Separate toilet.
Bathroom 4 – Lower Floor – shower, sink & toilet.
The villa features a fabulous 10m x 5m infinity swimming pool as the centerpiece of the gardens. The pool is enclosed by a safety fence. There are two large terraces on each floor, both of which run the full length of the villa and offer spectacular 180-degree views of the hills and vineyards.
The upper terrace has a dining table for 8 guests along with a separate lounge area with coffee table and comfortable seating.
The lower terrace has a bamboo lounge area and another chill-out area with beach hut style loungers.
There is plenty of sun bathing space around the pool as well as covered spaces with shade from the hot afternoon sun.
All the rooms on the entrance level have access to a fantastic terrace with cool chill-out area overlooking the pool and gardens, and with spectacular unspoiled views of the surrounding hills.
The warm summer evenings are spent outside on this private terrace or in the BBQ area by to the pool. Both areas are perfectly equipped with lounge area and plenty of seating.
The private driveway provides secure and covered parking for 2 cars and there is also plenty of free on-street parking around the villa.
We recommend hiring a car in order to fully enjoy the local amenities and attractions.
Unfortunately, Villa Andromeda is not suitable for wheelchair users.
Wifi via wifi box only. Limited speed.
We can provide a range of additional services to make your holiday that little bit more special. Services include gourmet food delivery, personal chef, babysitters, transport, event tickets, wine tours, bike tours and much more. After you have reserved your villa we can discuss any additional extras you would like for your holiday.
If you would like to book Villa Andromeda or check availability please click the 'Check Availability' button below and you will be directed to a contact form.
Alternatively, you can send an email directly to email@example.com or call + 34 659 516 745.
Weekly rental prices for Villa Andromeda are as follows;
01/10/2016 to 22/12/2016 – 1,650 euros (min 3 nights at 300€ per night)
Christmas and New Year - 2,350 euros (min 7 nights)
07/01/2017 to 20/05/2017 – 1,650 euros (min 3 nights at 300€ per night)
20/05/2017 to 01/07/2017 – 2,350 euros (min 5 nights at 350€ per night)
01/07/2017 to 02/09/2017 – 3,450 euros (min 7 nights)
02/09/2017 to 30/09/2017 – 2,350 euros (min 5 nights at 350€ per night)
01/10/2017 to 22/12/2017 – 1,650 euros (min 3 nights at 300€ per night)
Changeover day is Friday/Saturday in high season.
(A 120 euro cleaning fee is payable in addition to the above rental fees.)
Carine – August 2016
"We have a very great holiday !!! Really !!!"
The Welborns - USA - July 2014
"We had an amazing time at Villa Andromeda with our family. The house is beautiful and very spacious. It is situated in a very quite place with spectacular views. We are very thankful to the staff from Sitges Hills Villas, they were always very friendly and helpful anytime we needed them, from welcoming us, to organizing food delivery, boat rides, babysitting, etc. We highly recommend this place"
Albert - July 2013
"We had a great holiday. It was a wonderful house. We enjoyed it very much, especially the swimming-pool!"
Vincent - August 2013
"We spent great holiday in the villa andromeda. Thank you very much for the cycling shirt sent back."


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Can't wait! Usually, my favorite part of the videos is the commentaries, because I just love all the behind-the-scenes stories. But I don't think any commentary is going to be as good as what we've been spoiled with here at OT these last few weeks! Still, a 30-minute blooper reel would be RAD!
Yea I love the commentaries from the last season DVDs. I can't wait to get season 4 on DVD.
AWESOME! I think I can handle that – not too late in Sept. I want a 30 min gag reel (breaking/laughing) AND a 30 min blooper reel (making mistakes) !!!
Here's hoping there are lots of commentaries by Jenna, Mindy, John, Steve & BJ! :)
I hope it doesn't cost as much as the past two seasons since we've had fewer episodes.
they better have alot of extra bonus stuff.
I really hope they include extra bonus features, maybe a making of documentary, that would be awesome. I think they should add more extras as this season was cut down alot.
:::: marks calendar while drooling over the thought of a full disc of bloopers::::::
I think it would be great if the Season 4 DVD included the original broadcast version of Traveling Salesmen and the producer's cut version of The Return since the Season 3 DVD only included the combined newpeat version. It would be a nice bonus for those who prefer the original versions, and would give the set some additional content to help make up for the lower number of Season 4 episodes. Of course, I'll be buying this regardless!
YES! AWESOME! Marking my calendar NOW!
I am so excited! That will be great to add to my collection. BTW, #9, love your name. ;)
Yay! Fun times! I agree with Happy Smile Patrol that the original Producer Cuts of The Return and Traveling Salesman would be an excellent bonus.
Also, remembering the blooper reel that they had so far from Convention… it's going to be pretty awesome. Especially the office going wild after Steve announced the pizza place. :D
Speaking of Steve, rumor is going around that commentary has started and he was seen among the rest of the cast. Hopefully, John, who's in CT, can get in on the action.
I think they should include the script from the Christmas episode that never happened lol.
Still upset there was no X-MAS episode this year.
I hope that insanely funny & really long blooper having to do with pizza that was shown at The Convention is on there!!
I would love a 30-minute blooper reel! I hope this set is really packed with extras. They should add the 'What the Office Did on Summer Vacation" clips from NBC.com. I would also like to see interviews (which after 3 seasons on DVD we haven't gotten yet) and behind the scenes footage. The deleted scenes are always awesome and so are the commentaries. Hopeful there will be larger group commentaries like on season 2 for this set. What do you guys think the cover art will look like? Beside the EW article there haven't been any photoshoots that I know of and the characters (Pam and Ryan especially) look different this season. I'm a bit worried they'll use a season 3 pic.
A large blooper scene or cut scenes from earlier shows would be great too. Something to fill out what we missed from the strike. Something JAM-related with Valentine's Day/Xmas would be great.
Thank you so much for announcing this! I cannot wait!
Only 4 more months! I hope some of the stores have the special packages again.
Oh, and I would love to see a whole disc of gag and blooper reels–that would be amazing!
Seeing as the season was so short, a 30 minute blooper reel is the least they could do. It would be nice if they include a lot of stuff from the convention too.
Um … I'm hoping for an entire disc of bloopers.
Just kidding. Kinda. But seriously – I agree, they definitely need to include a massive blooper reel! That's always my favorite part of the DVD. I can't wait!
There weren't that many less episodes this season If you count each hour long episode as two episodes there were 19 episodes. Only a few less than season two.
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22/09– 24/09 Red Bull Ring (A)
13/10– 15/10 Finale Hockenheim (D)
The important DTM weekend at the Nürburgring could hardly have begun any better for Mattias Ekström. The Swede in his Red Bull Audi RS 5 DTM set the fastest time (1m 23.679s) in the first free practice session in perfect conditions. Ekström relegated three BMW drivers to positions two to four and, accordingly, was in high spirits: "My car was top from the first lap on. Obviously, this is just a free practice – still, it's a good feeling to start the weekend with a best time."
The second-best Audi driver was Mike Rockenfeller in the Schaeffler Audi RS 5 DTM in position eleven. At the beginning of the session, 'Rocky' was at the front of the field and subsequently concentrated on race simulations.
Edoardo Mortara, due to a defective valve on the brake line of his Castrol EDGE Audi RS 5 DTM, was only able to drive eleven laps in the first free practice.
For the first time this season, the second free practice will be held on Friday as well (starting at 16.15). On Saturday, at 10.15, the drivers will directly start qualifying for race one (start at 13.25 CEST/live on 'Das Erste').


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|Chien Ouyang, Kenneth C. Gross
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1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates generally electronic equipment, such as computers, and, more particularly, to apparatus and methods for cooling electronic devices using circulating fluids.
2. Background Information
Computer systems often require high reliability and high capacity of operation. Various approaches have been taken to providing such high-performance, high reliability systems. High density systems are typically rack mountable, with one or more processor modules occupying a prescribed space (e.g., a vertical slot) in the rack. A trend in recent times is to make the computers with smaller form factors. This means that more processors can be located in a rack. This has the advantage of increasing the processing density within the racks, and also the advantage of reducing the distance between the computer systems.
Components of computer systems may generate substantial amounts of heat during operation. Higher operating temperatures in electronic components are associated with decreased reliability of the components. To address this issue, some systems include fans or blowers to force air over the heat-generating components to cool the components.
Heat sinks may be attached to components to facilitate heat dissipation from the components. A heat sink is typically made of a thermally conductive material, such as aluminum, with a plurality of fins or pins on an exposed side of the heat sink. Heat is dissipated from the fins or pins to the surrounding air principally by thermal convection.
Some cooling systems use forced convection of fluids to carry heat from heat producing components such as microprocessors. One such system is a microchannel system. In a typical microchannel system, fluid is directed through a multitude of small channels in proximity with a heat producing component. A large number of microchannels may provide a large amount of surface area that facilitates cooling of the heat producing component. The fluid is carried away from the channels and through a pipe to a heat sink, where the heat can be rejected to the surroundings.
In a typical cooling system, a constant flow of fluid may be delivered at all times, to all impinging surfaces, of the heat producing component. In reality, however, the surface of the heat producing component will have significant temporal and spatial thermal variations. A cooling solution is desired that more effectively provisions cooling fluid when and where it is most needed.
Various embodiments of systems and methods of cooling electronic devices are described. In an embodiment, a cooling system for a heat producing component includes a base having two or more cells. The cells may include microchannel passages. A pump system may be coupled to the base. The pump system may circulate fluid independently in each of two or more of the cells. In some embodiments, the base is part of a package for the heat producing component. In certain embodiments, a base is coupled to an integrated circuit package. At least two cells on the base may each cool a different region of the integrated circuit package.
In some embodiments, a cooling system includes two or more magnetohydrodynamic pumps. The cooling system includes two or more cells coupled to a heat producing component. Each of the magnetohydrodynamic pumps provides fluid to a different cell. The cells may include microchannel passages. In some embodiments, the size the microchannel passages in one or more of the cells of may be different than a size of the microchannel passages of other cells.
In some embodiments, a controller is coupled to a pump system for a cooling device. The controller may control a flow rate in each one of cell of the cooling device independently one or more of other cells of the cooling device. Temperature sensors may be coupled to a base of the cooling device and the controller. The controller may receive information from the at least one temperature sensor for use in controlling the flow rate in one or more of the cells. In one embodiment, the controller is a discrete time, multiple input, multiple output controller.
In an embodiment, a cooling system for a heat producing component includes a base having microchannel passages. The base couples with an electronic device. One or more magnetohydrodynamic pumps are coupled to the base. The magnetohydrodynamic pumps provision fluid to the microchannel passages.
In one embodiment, a magnetohydrodynamic pump includes an electrically non-conductive tube segment including a pump passage and an opposing pair of electrodes. Each electrode may pass through a wall of the tube segment. The pump system may include magnets that produce a magnetic field in the pump passage. In some embodiments, a pump system includes a shielding member that surrounds an array of pumps in the pump system.
In an embodiment, a cooling plate includes two or more sections. Each section may include a set of microchannels, an inlet, and an outlet. The width of some or all of the microchannels for each section may be different from the width of the microchannels of the other sections. In certain embodiments, a width of the first section is different from a width of the second section. In certain embodiments, the microchannels in different sections are substantially parallel to one another.
In an embodiment, a cooling plate includes three or more sections (e.g., an N×M array of cells). The sections may be arranged such that a rate of cooling can be independently adjusted in at least two directions (e.g., an x direction and a y direction) on the cooling plate. In some embodiments, a first pump system is coupled to a set of microchannels in a first section and a second pump system is coupled to a second set of microchannels in a second section. The first pump system may pump a fluid through a set of microchannels in the first section at a first flow rate. The second pump system may pump fluid through the second section at a second flow rate that is different from the first flow rate.
Other aspects of the invention will become apparent upon reading the following detailed description and upon reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof are shown by way of example in the drawings and will herein be described in detail. It should be understood, however, that the drawings and description thereto are not intended to limit the invention to the particular form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling with the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims.
The following description generally relates to devices for cooling computer system components such as microprocessors. Such systems and methods may be used in a variety of applications. A non-exhaustive list of such applications includes: telecommunications network server systems; e-commerce web server systems; LAN application and file server systems; personal computer systems; and remote vehicle control systems.
As used herein, "module" includes any modular unit or subsystem. Examples of a module include, but are not limited to, a memory module, a printed circuit board assembly, an information processing cartridge, a power supply, or a combination thereof. In certain embodiments, a module may include multiple circuit boards (e.g., a mezzanine card mounted to a main circuit board). Modules may be various shapes, including, but not limited to, rectangular, triangular, or an irregular shape. In certain embodiments, components of a module may be housed in an enclosure. Sides of an enclosure for a module may include perforations or other openings to allow for a flow of cooling air through the enclosure.
As used herein, "circuit board" includes any circuit module that carries one or more other circuit modules or components. "Circuit board" includes, but is not limited to, a printed circuit board made of epoxy-glass and metal layers. As used herein, "component" includes any element of system, including, but not limited to, a printed circuit board, a semiconductor device, a resistor, or a capacitor, a power supply, or a disk drive.
As used herein, "enclosure" includes any structure that houses one or more elements of a computer system (e.g., electronic modules).
As used herein, "coupled" includes a direct coupling or an indirect coupling (e.g., with one or more intervening elements) unless expressly stated otherwise. For example, a heat sink may be coupled to a socket by directly attaching the heat sink to the socket, or by connecting the heat sink and the socket to one or more intervening elements (e.g., a bracket, a printed circuit board).
As used herein, "pipe" includes any tube or elongated member having a hollow portion. A pipe may have one hollow passage or more than one hollow passage. Suitable cross sections for a pipe include, circular, square, rectangular, regular or irregular cross section. A cross section of a pipe may change over the length of the pipe.
Cooling device 102 includes base 112, pipes 114, and heat sink 116, and pump system 118. Pump system 118 may include an array of pumps. In some embodiments, pumps may be magnetohydrodynamic pumps. As used herein, "magnetohydrodynamic pump", or "MHD pump", includes any pump that applies a voltage to a fluid in a magnetic field to produce motion in the fluid. Examples of other suitable pumps may include peristaltic pumps, rotary pumps, electrokinetic pumps, and membrane pumps.
Cooling device 102 includes two or more cooling channels 124. Each cooling channel 124 includes cell 126, supply passage 128, return passage 130, and pump 132 and 134. In
Base 112 may have various sizes, shapes, and constructions. Although base 112 is depicted as a separate element in
Cooling device 102 may include temperature sensors 138. Controller 104 is coupled to temperature sensors 138. Controller 104 may receive signals representative of temperatures in base 112 or heat producing component 108. In some embodiments, controller may receive temperature data from a temperature sensor in, or coupled to, heat producing component 108. Controller 104 is coupled to pumps 132 and 134. Controller 104 may apply voltages to pumps 132 and 134 to regulate flow in channels 124. In a preferred embodiment, the controller is a discrete time, multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) controller. Controller 104 may be operated according to a feedback and control algorithm that optimizes fluid flow rates in the channels.
Although pumps 132 and 134 in
Each of cells 126 may include one or more microchannel passages 140. Microchannel passages may promote transfer of heat from heat producing component 108 to fluid in cells 126. As used herein, a "microchannel passage" includes any passage that has one or more microchannels. As used herein, a "microchannel" includes any small channel having a width that is less than its height. In one embodiment, microchannel is about 10 microns. In another embodiment, a microchannel is less than about 100 microns. In another embodiment, a microchannel is less than about 200 microns. In another embodiment, a microchannel is between about 15 and about 185 microns. In still another embodiment, a microchannel is about 200 to about 300 microns. Microchannel passages may have various patterns. In certain embodiments, microchannel dimensions are such that heat cooling occurs without little or no turbulence in the channels. Microchannel dimensions may be selected to provide a desired level of cooling without any turbulence. Nevertheless, microchannels may in certain embodiments allow for some turbulence in the microchannels.
Microchannel passages may have a single segment or more than one segment. Passages may be continuous or have regular or irregular breaks. Examples of paths for a microchannel include straight, curved, arcuate, s-shaped, u-shaped, serpentine, radial, spiral, labyrinthine, or a combination thereof.
Turning to
Inlet pipes 170 and outlet pipes 172 are attached to cover 166. During operation, fluid may be introduced through inlet pipes 170 into inlet port 156. Fluid may be forced through microchannels 154 to outlet port 158. Fluid may be forced out of outlet port 158 into outlet pipes 172. Flow may be produced by positive pressure in inlet pipes 170, by a negative pressure in outlet pipes 172 (e.g., by drawing a vacuum downstream from outlet pipes 172), or a combination thereof.
In the embodiment shown in
Fluid in a cooling device may mix among microchannels or not mix among microchannels.
Turning to
In some embodiments, different sections of a cooling device may have different dimensions. For example, one section of a cooling device may have microchannels that are narrower than the microchannels of another section. As another example, the microchannels in one section of a cooling device may have a different pitch that the microchannels of another section. As still another example, one section of a cooling device may have different overall dimensions (e.g., a height of the section, a width of the section, a total cross sectional area of the microchannels in a section) than those of another section. Different sections of a cooling device may provide different cooling capacities for a given flow rate through the section.
Heat producing components (e.g., heat producing component 108) may produce different amounts of heat in different regions of the component. For example, semiconductor devices within a microprocessor package may be concentrated in one region of the package. In addition, some regions of a component may heat faster than others because of their location in the structure of the component. For example, for a given amount of power, the center of component 108 may heat faster than the edge of component 108 because the center is farther from any radiating surfaces (e.g., the sides) of the component. Moreover, the operating temperature of a region of a component may be affected by temporal factors. For example, semiconductor devices in one portion of a component may operate continuously, while semiconductor devices in another portion of the component may operate only intermittently.
In some embodiments, a multi channel cooling system may provide different cooling capacity for different regions of a component or group of components. The cooling capacity within a channel of a cooling system may be changed over time.
In some embodiments, section and microchannel dimensions of a cooling plate assembly are selected to provide more cooling in hotter regions of a heat producing component. For example, referring to
As shown in
In one embodiment, a cooling device includes two or more cells. Each cell may be a different section of the cooling device. Each of the cells of a device may have one or more microchannel passages for cooling a region of a heat producing component.
As used herein, "cell" includes any chamber or hollow passage. Cells may have various shapes and sizes, including round, square, rectangular, ovate, or irregular. Each of cells of a device may provide a separate region for fluid cooling of a heat producing component coupled to the device. Cells may include temperature sensors or other devices for monitoring conditions in the cells.
Referring to
Inlet ports 156 and outlet ports 158 may align with a corresponding inlet pipes 170 and outlet pipes 172, respectively, on cover 166. In the embodiment shown in
Although in the embodiments shown microchannels are integral to base 112, microchannels in other embodiments may be provided in a separate element that is attached to a base. In certain embodiments, microchannels may be provided on a cover instead of a base, or on both a cover and a base. In certain embodiments, microchannels may be formed in a package of a heat producing component (e.g., a microprocessor).
During operation of a cooling device, fluid in each of the cells can be regulated to provide different cooling capacities in different regions of heat producing component 108. For example, referring to
Yoke 302, cover 306, and/or interior plate 315 may be of a ferromagnetic material. Yoke 302, cover 306, and/or interior plate 315 may provide magnetic shielding for MHD pump system 300. For example, yoke 302, cover 306, and/or interior plate 315 may shield magnetic fields produced by magnets 320 and prevent magnetic leakage such that pump system operation does not adversely affect operation of electronic components of a system. Shielding elements of a system may be made of any suitable ferromagnetic material, such as a nickel-iron-cobalt material. Providing multiple pumps in one housing may provide a more compact multi-channel pump system than if a separate stand-alone pump were required for each channel. An array of magnets and pumps may provide magnetic fields that are stable and close-looped. Moreover, the demagnetization field may be designed to be relatively small.
In certain embodiments, upper magnets 320 and/or spacers 322 may be coupled to the sidewalls of yoke 302 by fasteners or adhesives. In still other embodiments, upper magnets 320 and/or spacers 322 may be held in channels, slots, pockets or grooves or on struts, rods, clips, or similar structural elements. In some embodiments, interior plate 315 is omitted.
Lower magnets 330 are located below MHD pumps 316. Spacers 322 may separate lower magnets 330 from each other in a similar manner as shown in
In the embodiment shown in
The arrows on each of the various elements (e.g., pumps 316, upper magnets 320, and lower magnets 322) indicate a magnetization direction associated with the element produced by one or more magnets 320 and 330. In the embodiment shown in
Upper pipes 356 and lower pipes 358 include bends 360. Bends 360 may allow pipes to be aligned with one or more cooling plate assemblies, reservoirs, or other elements of a cooling system. Bend 360 may allow a longitudinal axis of pipes 358 and 360 to be substantially parallel to a plane of a circuit board (e.g., circuit board 110 in
Although the embodiment shown in
In one embodiment, all the magnets in an MHD pump system may be identical. Nevertheless, in some embodiments different magnets in a MHD pump system may be different sizes, shapes, and construction and/or have different magnetic characteristics. For example, all the magnets in magnet rows 380 and 382 may be one size, while all the magnets in magnet rows 384 and 386 may be a different size. Different size magnets may allow for different pumping capacity in different channels of a cooling device.
Temperatures sensors (e.g., temperature sensors 138 as shown in
In some embodiments, a temperature sensor may adjoin multiple sections (e.g., multiple cells). For example, in the embodiment shown in
Heat sinks for a cooling device (e.g., heat sink 116 shown in
Pump 316 may pump an electrically conductive, thermally conductive liquid through pump passage 329. Suitable liquids for a cooling system may include gallium-based low melting point alloys such as Indalloy® alloys, made by Indium Corporation of America. To operate pump 316, voltage may be applied across the pair of electrodes 326. Electrical current may flow from left to right in pump passage 329. Magnets may create magnetic field B in the location of pump passage 329. Based on the Lorentz force law, a force is applied to the cooling liquid in pump passage 329. The force may cause fluid to flow in pump passage 329. The flow rate is a function of the voltage applied across electrodes 326.
As discussed above, a cooling system may use feedback from temperature sensors on a cooling device to regulate cooling. In one embodiment, a controller provisions a cooling liquid to one or more regions of a component in proportion to thermal flux of the regions.
Referring again to
Controller 104 may be a separate component of a system or integrated into other elements of a system. For example, a server may include software to enable a microprocessor to control a cooling device (e.g., processing temperature data and/or heat flux data and/or regulating pumps), as well as perform primary functions of the server such as network communications, business transactions, etc. A system may include telemetry harness software to deliver input to controller 104 (e.g., a MIMO controller). Temperature sensors 138 may measure thermal conditions on or near heat producing component 108.
Controller 104 may regulate a flow rate of each of pumps 132 and 134 separately by controlling the voltage across the electrodes of each pump 132 or 134. In some embodiments, controller 104 applies a different voltage to each pump 132 or 134 such that each cooling channel 216 operates at a different flow rate. For example, if channel 124A cools a hotter region of component 108 than channel 124, pump 132A and 134A may be operated at a higher flow rate than pump 124B. In some embodiments, controller 104 controls the flow rates in channels 124 dynamically during operation of cooling system 100. Controller 104 may use information from temperature sensors 138 to determine the appropriate operating parameters for each channel 124. For example, as temperature sensors for channel 124A indicate an increase in temperature near cell 126A, the operating voltage for pump 132A and 134A may be increased, thereby increasing the flow rate in channel 224. In some embodiments, controller 104 is used to reduce thermal gradients in heat producing component 108. Reducing thermal gradients in an electronic component such as a microprocessor may improve long-term reliability of the component.
In an embodiment, active cooling (e.g., using a multi-channel controller) is combined with passive cooling. For example, the active system described above may be combined with a heat pipe. As another example, some systems may control the flow rates in some channels dynamically using temperature feedback, while allowing other channels pump at a predetermined rate (e.g., wherein a fixed voltage is applied to the channel pumps).
For each channel 124, controller 104 may use data from more than one temperature sensor 138. Using temperature data from multiple data sensors for a cell may provide more accurate measurement of conditions over the surface of a heat producing component, thereby increasing cooling effectiveness of the cooling system. In one embodiment, a controller may use data from temperature sensors in a particular cell and in one or more of the nearest neighboring cells.
In some embodiments, different channels of a cooling device may have different construction and/or operating characteristics. Examples of such characteristics include the size of the supply and/or return passages, the size of a pump for a channel, the length of a pipe, and the location of the pipe relative to external cooling air. In certain embodiments, pipes for different passages may be arranged to increase the cooling effectiveness of a particular channel. Arranging pipes of a multichannel cooling device to promote heat rejection for the hotter channels of a cooling device may help reduce thermal gradients in a heat producing component, thereby increasing the reliability of the system.
Although the embodiment of a cooling device described in
While the present invention has been described with reference to particular embodiments, it will be understood that the embodiments are illustrative and that the invention scope is not so limited. Any variations, modifications, additions, and improvements to the embodiments described are possible. These variations, modifications, additions, and improvements may fall within the scope of the inventions as detailed within the following claims. For example, a pump system may be coupled to a base by direct attachment or by way of pipes between the pump system and the base. When the terms "front," "rear," "vertical," "horizontal" "upward", "downward," "under", "over," "left," or "right" are used in the claims, they are to be understood to relate to the Figures as illustrated. However, the device may be turned at an angle to the horizontal or inverted with the quoted terms referring to the altered orientation. As used herein, the word "may" is used in a permissive sense (i.e., meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense (i.e., meaning must). Similarly, the words "include", "including", and "includes" mean including, but not limited to.
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