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Earlier this week, officials asked the community for help in identifying a "scruffy" young man in a black vehicle resembling an Escalade who had been seen at the model with Okland before.
The Register said, "Barrett said the man is believed to be another Realtor. The police sent out a description of the man and his vehicle to area real estate agents Monday. He said today that those individuals are the people most likely to know the man."
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Results of the Monday autopsy have not yet been released. Channel 5 reports, "A memorial fund has been established by Ashley Okland's family. You can send donations to 30048 530th Avenue, Kelley, IA 50134, which is where she was from. Money sent will be distributed to Okland's favorite charities."
There is a visitation planned for the Fjeldberg Lutheran Church in Huxley Tuesday from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday at Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines. Okland will be buried in Huxley.
Editor's note: Realtors, while we do not yet know what happened or if "safety" was of any issue, we still urge you to trust your instincts and to stay safe. Please pray for the Okley family and the shaken Des Moines real estate community.
April 14, 5:30cst: Des Moines Register reports 1,600 attended Okland's funeral today. Still no suspects or leads leaving a frustrated real estate community and a mourning family. Rest in peace, Ashley, we believe justice will be served in your honor.
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The Salem News
---- — The holiday season is always a busy time of year for food pantries, but this season has proven even more so than usual.
A Nov. 1 federal cut across the board made to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — or SNAP benefits — also known as the food stamp program, has pulled the plug on food assistance for many, and food pantries like The Open Door based in Gloucester and Beverly Bootstraps are still trying to gauge the full impact on their supplies.
"We have already seen people coming in earlier in the month than they generally have come in the past," said Julie LaFontaine, the executive director of The Open Door.
"We weren't sure exactly how it would affect us, but benefits are loaded (onto recipients' cards) at different times in the month, so we're seeing more people face more dire needs sooner than in the past," she added. "That program is largely elderly people, people on fixed income — and any cut to the food stamp program hits hardest at anyone living on the margins already.
"In some cases, whereas someone might have had come to us once a month, now they may have to come a second time," LaFontaine continued. "It all adds up. The way these people make it is through a piece of this, a piece of that — now there's another piece to that picture missing, and it's making it harder and harder to make ends meet."
"We're beginning to track our clients' response to this cut," said Gus McDonald, food assistance supervisor at Beverly Bootstraps. "In the month of September we already had 18 new families, and in the month of October we had 36."
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) that Congress passed in 2009, funding for the SNAP program and others was terminated, according to the Department of Transitional Assistance. States are unable to change the law, and 497,000 Massachusetts SNAP households will see a decrease in their food stamp benefits, according to the DTA.
Each reduction varies according to the number of people per household. A six-person household, for instance, has been hit with a cut of $53 per month, while a one-person home will notice an $11 decrease in monthly benefits.
"We exist because food stamps exist," said Alyse Barbash, executive director at Haven from Hunger in Peabody. "If all of these food stamps are taken away over the next few years, then on a normal day, where I have 120 people lined up outside, I won't be able to fill the need and my doors will close."
Barbash said they need the food stamps, because her organization is just a supplement.
"I can't give enough food to a family of four or five for two weeks," she said.
McDonald feels these same burdens at Beverly Bootstraps.
"We already have families of four and five staying on with us rather than tapering off like they usually do," said McDonald. "They have new burdens, and we've become part of a family's plan to get through the tough parts of the month."
In September, Beverly Bootstraps served 479 households and 1,156 individuals. They distributed 1,989 bags, which equals about 79,560 pounds of food. Only a month later, those numbers rose to 512 family homes, 1,271 individuals, 736 new visitors — the highest number tracked from July to October — and 2,208 circulated bags. McDonald expects these numbers to grow in the coming months as clients adjust to the declining benefits.
The SNAP cuts have happened and they're real," said Heather Johnston, director of donor relations at Beverly Bootstraps. "But there is the potential for families and individuals to suffer even further if the farm bill is passed. It is being proposed right now, and we won't know this until January."
LaFontaine noted that, even at their peaks, projects like The Open Door and others cannot be expected to meet the full force of the area's growing needs.
"Community organizations are not designed to meet the full demand," LaFontaine said. "Our works and the works of organizations like ours has to be combined with sustainable government programs that work together. That's what provides that safety net."
Material by Katherine Stephens of the Gordon College News Service was used in this report.
The Open Door Who: Serves residents of Gloucester, Rockport, Manchester, Essex and Ipswich. Where: 28 Emerson Ave., Gloucester. Pantry hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m.; and Tuesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. To learn how to register to receive food, donate or volunteer, visit http://www.foodpantry.org


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There Will Be More Than Music on Oct. 12
by Derrick Story
My impression is that many people are viewing next week's media event as an extension of the Sept. 7 announcements in San Francisco. The thinking being that something wasn't quite baked last month, but is ready now. Apple's promotion of the Oct. 12 gathering, "One More Thing...," set this tone from the beginning.
My two cents is that Oct. 12 isn't just about music. Apple is also strong in photography and video. The bulk of their video announcements were released earlier this year at NAB, so that leaves photography. We haven't heard much in this area lately, have we?
I'm also thinking hardware. We had the big Intel announcement at WWDC earlier this year, but not much in terms of computing hardware since. Holiday shopping is upon us, and I think Steve has something for under the tree.
All of this doesn't exclude an iPod announcement. But, I don't think that's the focus of this event. I do expect an update on the negotiations with the record labels, and am hoping for good news there. We'll find out next week.
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2005-10-07 08:04:42
what ever happened
…to "Asterix" that breakout box that those rumors sites got sued for talking about?
2005-10-07 08:05:04
What could it be?
I don't think they'd hold a special event just for a PowerBook or PowerMac rev, because it probably makes more sense for those to get dramatic redesigns when they go Intel (if this makes it sound like PowerPC hardware is a dead end, um, it is). Would they race out the Intel hardware now? No point - a CPU change won't do much for the holiday shopper. Might as well wait a few more months for MWSF and show then.
2005-10-07 08:15:05
video from the net to your tv
Hey, we're all just having fun here so what about this . . .
2005-10-07 08:37:54
Mac mini?
What about two recent "unusual" events, both centred on the mini: (1) Apple cancels a "test drive" promo after only one day in early September, and (2) Apple starts randomly shipping more capable minis with no changes to information on their website, and only fesses up after the fact.
2005-10-09 07:29:02
What could it be?
> Would they race out the Intel hardware now? No point - a CPU change won't do much for the holiday shopper.


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WHS Class of 1994 20th Reunion - DETAILS
WHS Class of 1994 is planning their 20th Reunion on NOVEMBER 1st, 2014 following the Massillon vs. Canton McKinley game.
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Local man 'model' citizen with building hobby
"It's exciting to open the package," said the New Franklin resident. "I already have a vision in mind of what I want the model to look like."
Kirk Key Expands Eagle Valve Interlock SeriesThursday, August 21, 2014
Bolt interlock designs added to valve interlocking range Massillon, Ohio Kirk Key has expanded its Eagle Valve Interlock Series, adding bolt interlocking designs to the range of integral valve interlocks.
Preliminary hearing today in rock-throwing incident that injured Massillon Perry teacher
The husband of an Ohio middle school teacher was among those expected to testify Tuesday at a court hearing about a rock-dropping incident on a stretch of rural interstate in Pennsylvania last month that left the woman with severe head injuries.
Most of us are like Dr. Watson - we see the things around us, we notice whatever immediately stands out, but for the most part we're not really paying much attention to the background.
Massillon Perry teacher seriously injured by rock thrown from bridge moves to rehab...
Sharon Budd, center, of Lake Township, Ohio, is shown with family members. Budd continues to recover from severe injuries after she was hit by a rock thrown from a highway overpass in Pennsylvania.
Ohioan hit by rock thrown at car moves to rehab
A northeast Ohio teacher who was severely injured when a rock was dropped on a car on a central Pennsylvania highway has moved to a rehabilitation hospital.
Ohio State notebook: Devin Smith sets record straight about accident
Contrary to the myth going around, Devin Smith said, his vehicle did not flip during that early morning, single-car accident on June 29 near his hometown of Massillon, Ohio.
Herbert E. Delong, 73, Stewart Road, Salem, was southbound on Darner Road in Elkrun Township at 5:34 p.m. Friday and struck a westbound vehicle on state Route 154 driven by John D. Leonard, 46, Massillon.
Repository and Beacon Journal honor significant anniversaries with year-long celebrations
By Danielle Lanning, ONA intern The Canton Repository in Stark County and the Akron Beacon Journal in Summit County are celebrating milestone anniversaries and including their communities every step of the way.The Canton RepositoryA few years ago, the Repository began planning for its bicentennial because the newspaper wanted this celebration ... (more)
Massillon Tiger Season Ticket Raffle - Massillon Museum
This August, MassMu will be celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the completion of Tiger Stadium .
Forrest - Pete the Painter' Ellsworth
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Wanda Ellsworth whom he married on July 27, 1963; two sons, Dale Ellsworth of Columbus, Ga., Robert Ellsworth of Norwich; a daughter Joyce Vizzuso of Homeworth; nine grandchildren; a great-grandchild; 10 sisters, Ruth Weigand of Kent, Maryelva Urdiales of Akron, Margie Fitzgerald and Twyla Painter of Salem, ... (more)
Sampson named shale academy director
The academy is being offered statewide to students in grades nine through 12 under the auspices of the Jefferson County Educational Service Center.
Third juvenile charged as adult in rock-throwing incident that severely injured Massillon...
Randy Budd, shown with his wife, Sharon Budd, in an undated picture, says Sharon is doing "remarkably great" as she recovers from severe injuries after being hit with a rock thrown from a bridge July 10 on Interstate 80 in Pennsylvania.
Massillon honors Purple Heart veterans August 7
Veterans in Massillon who have been awarded a Purple Heart medal will be honored Aug. 7 when a ceremony is held designating the municipality as a Purple Heart City.
William Jennings Bryan (Matt) Dillon
William Jennings Bryan Dillon, 87, of Crystal Lake Rd., West Union, left this life on Tuesday, July 29, 2014, in his residence surrounded by his loving family.
There is hope Treatment programs can work
While some addicts choose to get clean on their own accord, some are sent to treatment centers or programs as part of a court order.
Area woman named president of Aultman Women's Board
The Women's Board of Aultman Hospital has announced the following executive committee volunteers for its 45th year of operation: President Vicky Sterling, of Louisville; Vice President Gail Sterling, of Massillon; Corresponding Secretary Marilyn Putman, of... Already a subscriber to print? You have online access, too... at no additional expense! ... (more)
Ohio State football: A perfect pitch
Gibson, from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., was one of the elite recruits on hand for Ohio State's Friday Night Lights at Ohio Stadium.
Ohio State under shadow again, this time with band
The university dismissed Jonathan Waters on Thursday after a two-month investigation concluded that he knew about but failed to stop rituals that included students being pressured to march in their underwear, sing lewd songs, and perform sexually themed stunts that yielded often explicit nicknames.
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Donna Wilson Invited to Speak on Data Security Issues at Consumer Finance Class Action & Litigation Conference
FDA "Dislikes" Drug Company's Facebook Page
Generic Top-Level Domain Names Face New Controversy
Do Not Call Violations Target of FTC Action
Instagram Wins Dismissal of Suit Over Terms of Service
Donna Wilson Invited to Speak on Data Security Issues at Consumer Finance Class Action & Litigation Conference
Manatt partner Donna Wilson has been asked to speak at the American Conference Institute's 18th National Conference on Consumer Finance Class Action & Litigation on April 8. The focus of this year's conference is to provide defense strategies for in-house and outside counsel on class actions, litigation and government enforcement actions.
Donna's session is titled "Implications of 'Big Data' for the Consumer Finance Litigation Sector: What Financial Services Companies and Their Outside Counsel Now Need to Know Given the Progress that the CFPB and OFR Have Made."
The conference will be held at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites in Los Angeles on April 8-9, 2014. For more information or to register for this event, click here.
FDA "Dislikes" Drug Company's Facebook Page
Switzerland-based IBSA Institut Biochimique SA recently got a thumbs-down from the Food and Drug Administration over a Facebook ad for its hypothyroidism drug, Tirosint, that the agency deemed false and misleading.
The page featured a logo and a statement that "If you have just been diagnosed with hypothyroidism or are having difficulty controlling your levothyroxine blood levels, talk to your doctor about prescription Tirosint, a unique liquid gel cap form of levothyroxine."
Despite the fact that the drug requires a black box warning against taking Tirosint for weight loss or obesity and is contraindicated for use by children and those with adrenal gland problems, the company failed to mention any information about possible side effects.
Writing in an "untitled letter" that "Tirosint is associated with a number of serious risks," the FDA declared the ad "misleading because it makes representations about the efficacy of Tirosint, but fails to communicate any of the risks associated with its use. . . . By omitting the most serious and frequently occurring risks associated with Tirosint, the Facebook webpage misleadingly suggests that Tirosint is safer than has been demonstrated." IBSA also failed to mention that the drug isn't always the right choice for transient hypothyroidism.
Accordingly, the letter ordered an immediate halt to IBSA's Facebook marketing, that would in any way violate the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.
To read the FDA's letter, click here.
Why it matters: The FDA has dipped its toe into regulating drug companies that advertise on social media, but could be wading in as the weather warms up. The letter to IBSA follows the agency's first enforcement effort when it warned AMARC Enterprises about its Facebook activity. The dietary supplement maker ran afoul of the FDA when it "liked" a consumer testimonial about one of its products. The user wrote that AMARC's supplement "enabled me to keep cancer at bay without the use of chemo and radiation." Drug companies should prepare for an increase in agency action following the release of proposed social media guidelines earlier this year.
Generic Top-Level Domain Names Face New Controversy
As the new generic top-level domain names begin to roll out, Sen. John Rockefeller (D-W.Va.) has called for a halt on one possibility: ".sucks."
In a letter to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, the lawmaker said the gTLD "has little or no socially redeeming value" and poses a costly threat to businesses.
Companies will be forced to defensively purchase the ".sucks" domain in order to protect their brand and avoid a competitor or detractor from registering "thiscompany.sucks," Sen. Rockefeller wrote. "Three companies . . . have applied for this gTLD, claiming that it will foster debate and benefit consumers," according to his letter to Stephen Crocker, chair of ICANN's board. "I view it as little more than a predatory shakedown scheme. The business model behind this gTLD seems to be the following: forcing large corporations, small businesses, non-profits, and even individuals, to pay ongoing fees to prevent seeking the phrase 'sucks' appended to their names on the Internet."
One of the companies referenced by Sen. Rockefeller, Donuts, told Ad Week in a statement that "the notion of open use" supports the registration of ".sucks." The domains could even be positive, the company noted, offering the example of "Bullyingsucks.com."
"While a critical interest of each of our gTLDs is the promotion of the First Amendment principle of free expression (including criticism and dissent), we also have taken care to provide tools for companies to effectively avoid costly defensive registrations," the company said. "We are not soliciting, and have no plans to solicit 'defensive registrations.' "
ICANN's push for new domains has been controversial from the start, but the group has already received almost 2,000 applications for possible addresses ranging from ".home" to ".inc." The first gTLDs, including ".bike" and ".singles," went live in January.
To read Sen. Rockefeller's letter to ICANN, click here.
Why it matters: Sen. Rockefeller argued that ICANN's approval of ".sucks" will undermine the organization's credibility and reinforce the belief that the expansion of domain names is intended to benefit the registration industry as opposed to enhancing the experience of Internet users generally. The lawmaker is not alone in his concerns – the Association of National Advertisers has also spoken out against the ".sucks" gTLD.
Do Not Call Violations Target of FTC Action
The Federal Trade Commission took action against Versatile Marketing Solutions and owner Jasjit Gotra after millions of calls were placed to consumers on the Do Not Call list. According to the FTC, the defendants purchased names and numbers from a lead generator that promised Versatile the consumers had given permission to contact them about the company's home security systems. In reality, the lead generators obtained the sales leads by using robocalls, fake survey calls, and calls to numbers listed on the Do Not Call Registry, the agency alleged.
Versatile failed to confirm that the numbers were not listed on the Do Not Call Registry, however, and turned a blind eye to indications that the lead generators were engaging in illegal telemarketing, the FTC said. Red flags should have waved for the defendants after receiving repeated complaints from consumers that they had not provided their consent to be contacted—yet Versatile continued to use the lead generators.
Between November 2011 and July 2012, at least one million of Versatile's more than two million sales calls were made to phone numbers listed on the Registry, the FTC alleged in its complaint. Additional violations occurred when the defendants called more than 100,000 numbers after consumers specifically instructed Versatile not to call again.
To settle charges of violating the Telemarketing Sales Rule and Section 5 of the FTC Act, the defendants reached a stipulated final order. Versatile and Gotra consented not to violate the Rule or make calls to numbers listed on the Registry unless they can prove written permission was received or an established business relationship exists with the consumer.
Restrictions on how the defendants can use lead-generated phone numbers—such as ensuring compliance with existing lead generators and conducting due diligence on new partners to maintain compliance with the order – were also agreed upon. A $3.4 million penalty judgment was suspended except for $320,700.
To read the complaint and stipulated final order in United States v. Versatile Marketing Solutions, click here.
Why it matters: The enforcement action serves as a valuable reminder to advertisers that do not pay attention to red flags when calling numbers obtained from lead generators to ensure compliance with the Telemarketing Sales Rule. "Companies that use lead generators must exercise due diligence when they buy lists of phone numbers," Jessica Rich, director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection, said in a press release about the settlement, "or else they can be on the hook for illegal telemarketing. Relying on a say-so that the numbers were obtained legally, or that the consumers have agreed to be called, even if their numbers are on the Do Not Call Registry, isn't enough."
Instagram Wins Dismissal of Suit Over Terms of Service
Instagram scored a victory in California when a federal court judge dismissed a putative class action against the company over changes to its terms of service.
In December 2012, the free Web-based photograph-sharing platform announced that it was changing the terms of service for the first time since the site was launched in October 2010. Three material changes were made: (1) it disclaimed ownership "of" the content that users post on Instagram versus ownership "in" the content; (2) it asserted the right to use posted content under a transferable and sublicensable license; and (3) it added a liability waiver.
The new terms provided that anyone who uses the service after January 19, 2012, one month after notice was posted, will have indicated their consent to the changes. Users who did not agree to the terms must cease using Instagram.
User Lucy Rodriguez sued. She alleged breach of contract and violation of California's business law.
But she also continued to use the site after the terms changed.
Therefore, California Superior Court Judge Curtis E.A. Karnow tossed the suit on Instagram's motion.
Instagram's original terms of service expressly reserved the right to alter the terms "at any time" as long as users were given notice of material changes. Rodriguez was given the opportunity to opt out before the new terms took effect and yet declined to do so, the court said.
"Plaintiff had a full and perfectly reasonable opportunity to read, and did read, the New Terms; she could have declined the revised agreement," Judge Karnow wrote. "She could have, under the plain language of the New Terms, avoided the New Terms if she stopped using the service, but she continued to use it: Plaintiff alleged that she used Instagram at all relevant times, including after the New Terms went into effect. Thus Plaintiff must have consented to the New Terms."
Rodriguez's contention that by filing a lawsuit she rejected the New Terms was unavailing. There is "no basis to conclude that the filing of a complaint is sufficient to reject the New Terms – most especially after Plaintiff continues to use and presumably benefit from the Instagram site," the court said.
Additionally, the plaintiff failed to establish that she suffered any harm. "The alleged harm arises from Instagram's asserted 'imminent plans' to sublicense Plaintiff's pictures or other content she posted," Judge Karnow said. "This is not harm if Plaintiff agreed to the New Terms. And under the allegations of the Complaint, she did."
Finally, the court discarded Rodriguez's claims under California state law as Instagram's actions were not unlawful. "Effective January 19, 2013, use of Instagram constituted acceptance of the New Terms by express provision of the New Terms," Judge Karnow wrote. "Accordingly, Instagram did not unilaterally grant itself sub-licensing power; rather it required Plaintiff to consent to sub-licensing power, a liability waiver, and other terms, under a new agreement, if she wished to continue using Instagram's service. She did not have to agree to these terms, but the Complaint makes it clear that she did."
To read the order in Rodriguez v. Instagram, click here.
Why it matters: The Instagram decision provides a blueprint for companies seeking to change their terms of service via a unilateral amendment clause in a user agreement. In Instagram's case, the company could even apply the new terms to prior posted content by providing clear notice to users with ample time to opt out before tacitly consenting through continued use.
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Scoliosis, or curvature of the spine, affects 2-3% of the population, an estimated 6 million people in the United States, and there is no cure. Scoliosis impacts infants, adolescents, and adults worldwide. The primary age of onset is 10-15 years old, occurring equally among both genders. However, girls are eight times more likely to progress to a curve magnitude that requires treatment. Scoliosis can impact the quality of life with limited activity, pain and reduced respiratory function. However, early detection and treatment can often stop progression and minimize the effects.
About Elizabeth Golden
Elizabeth Golden of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was diagnosed with scoliosis at age 13, in the seventh grade. After surgery to correct curvatures in her spine, she was able to play varsity tennis and squash in high school, and went on to become a nationally-ranked squash player. She is currently a student at Yale University in New Haven, CT, where she is still active in those and other sports. For more information on her book, please visit http://www.WhenLifeThrowsYouACurve.com.
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Sarah Patellos of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, began wearing a Boston brace for idiopathic scoliosis in fourth grade. A "model brace wearer" for six years, she was involved with Boston brace international as a patient model for their trainings and print material. A worsening curve led to spinal fusion surgery in July 2007. She is now fully recovered, and returned to dance in a competition with her team. Sarah is a junior in high school.
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4.25/5 rDev +8.7%
12-12-2012 23:56:59 | More by SFC21
4/5 rDev +2.3%
12-12-2012 21:41:02 | More by GeoffreyM
New Jersey
3.93/5 rDev +0.5%
The last in an 03-05 flight of Vertical Epics at Alewife Queens.
2005 Vertical Epic pours ruby red, with no visibility through the glass. No real head or lacing to speak of. The nose has plenty of cherry led, oxidized dark fruits, along with a mild chocolate aroma. Not much changes in the flavor, though the dry chocolate note is a bit more potent. Still plenty of dried fruit as well though. The mouthfeel is plenty light and agile, but the carbonation falls just a bit flat. Surprisingly, the 05 Vertical Epic is my least favorite in the 03-05 flight.
12-12-2012 20:09:54 | More by axeman9182
3.25/5 rDev -16.9%
12-04-2012 00:17:01 | More by ralphw56
3/5 rDev -23.3%
11-12-2012 01:16:30 | More by marct
4.25/5 rDev +8.7%
09-06-2012 13:51:13 | More by bradfordjohnson
4.25/5 rDev +8.7%
08-27-2012 14:38:24 | More by beerpadawan
4/5 rDev +2.3%
03-07-2012 05:38:38 | More by oline73
4/5 rDev +2.3%
02-16-2012 20:06:45 | More by Tyrawlings
4.5/5 rDev +15.1%
01-27-2012 18:54:33 | More by PhineasGage
3.08/5 rDev -21.2%
Thanks for sharing this, Mike!
The beer pours a murky dark amber color without much of a head. There is a definite oxidation to the aroma. Lots of cardboard with the stale sugar and toffee notes. A bit of fruit, maybe some chocolate. The flavor is fairly boring, mostly due to the oxidation. Just sort of sweet and muddled with a bit of cardboard to it. Might be some dark fruit notes and yeast in there.
01-24-2012 03:27:54 | More by womencantsail
4.5/5 rDev +15.1%
01-12-2012 15:39:58 | More by rogueleonardi
4/5 rDev +2.3%
12-09-2011 04:30:38 | More by rab53
New Hampshire
4/5 rDev +2.3%
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5/5 rDev +27.9%
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5/5 rDev +27.9%
11-15-2011 06:31:31 | More by MrVonzipper
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11-14-2011 23:25:20 | More by westcoastbeerlvr
5/5 rDev +27.9%
11-14-2011 17:14:57 | More by dksl16
4.88/5 rDev +24.8%
Serverd from a 22oz. bottle shared with some good friends.
A: Dark brown with a slight lighter head retention that went down slowly. Good carbonation.
S: Sweet caramel with some cherry-like flavor.
T: Malt, caramel, slight sweet, very easy to drink. Drank at 55degrees, and the taste got sweeter as the sips went along.
M-Light body with great carbonation.
Can't wait to try this again.
Serving type: bottle
06-24-2011 13:01:49 | More by FARGO619
South Carolina
4.15/5 rDev +6.1%
well it is time for me to start opening up some of these older beers i have been cellaring for a long time. this now with 6 years on it, lets see what it can do. opened on cinco de mayo.
A rich, deep, dark brown was shown right before me, just barely letting the slightest bit of color come through to give it a nice tint to the reddish side. Lots of carbonation rippling up toward the surface though out. The head was enormous, towering to a height of at least four inches before finally settling down
Big aroma of raisins, and figs started it off, with a nice little hint of spice and just the tiniest bit of alcohol way in the back making it a touch bigger. There was the unmistakable aroma of cocoa in there as well, which really threw me for a loop. Nice subtle earthy tones as well, overall this was extremely well done. The flavor started out very nice. A rich, warming palate of dark fruits washed over the tongue from the very first sip. It had loads of rum soaked raisins, figs, plums, and was just very dark overall in its profile. The cocoa then showed up again as well, very sweet, and creamy hints of chocolate showing out here
saying this held up well is an understatement. this beer was sublime still cannt wait to see a couple more years on my pther bottle
05-19-2011 01:40:31 | More by mikesgroove
4/5 rDev +2.3%
Poured a dark, hazy brown with a very little yellowish head that diminished quickly after poured.
Smelled of raisin and dark dried fruits. Roasted malts added some depth to it and prune and some alcohol rounded it out.
The taste wasn't nearly as much as the smell was. The raisin and plum came about in the back of the taste and in the aftertaste more than upfront like I had originally thought. There was a surprising chocolate flavor that was noticed first upon tasting. The roasted malts give way in the middle of the drink.
This beer was very smooth. The carbonation was there but not very apparent.
For being 5 and half years old, this brew has held up pretty well. I think when kept under the ideal conditions it will do well for another 2 for the VE run.
01-25-2011 14:42:54 | More by cjacobsen
3.5/5 rDev -10.5%
2009 rate.
Pours a dark opaque brown with crimson edges and a creamy tan head. Malty and boozy on the nose. Some nice sweet dark fruits, but not a ton of complexity going on. Thin and a bit shallow in the mouth. Big malt but the sugars have faded. This actually needs to be sweeter. Some faded hops sit around, and some interesting spices ride in a long finish. Kind of interesting.
11-24-2010 05:02:40 | More by JAXSON
Stone 05.05.05 Vertical Epic Ale from Stone Brewing Co.
88 out of 100 based on 305 ratings.


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On a quiet side street enjoy a wonderful night's sleep in this Queen Anne Victorian. Home is listed in National Registry of Historic Places and features an unusual 2-1/2 story turret and wonderful wrap-around porch. Unique architectural details and original artwork throughout. Cozy and comfortable with three spacious bedrooms. Enjoy delicious homemade break...
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Newly renovated. Easy On/Off access to I-81. Close to Greek Peak Ski Resort. AAA Approved. SUNY 2 miles. Cornell University 22 miles. Syracuse 30 miles. Hancock International Airport SYR 30 miles Binghamton 30 miles. Free Wireless High Speed Internet. All rooms include Coffeemaker, Iron and Board. Group Rates Available, contact Hotel. Pets Allowed for a fee...
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room space and convenient in and out.
a bit old, not very clean.
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The Location right off the highway; apples with breakfast.
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Clean, great breakfast, comfortable bed! Excellent lobby! Great decor! I was impressed ! I am a decorator at heart! SO stylish & clean!
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Brand spanking newVery friendly owners.breakfast needs more variety of fresh fruit and a waffle maker.
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With a stay at Hope Lake Lodge & Indoor Waterpark in Cortland, you'll be on a lake and minutes from Greek Peak Mountain Resort. This eco-friendly hotel is within the vicinity of Shipwreck Golf Amusement Center and 1890 House Museum. Make yourself at home in one of the 106 air-conditioned rooms featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop...
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Room was very large. Dinner was good and not crazy expensive like some hotels.
The murphy bed in the suite was not that comfortable. Hallways and common spaces were a bit dingy. They need to change the color in the halls - looks too industrial. I wish they had an ice cream shop.We stopped at this hotel because it was halfway home and we wanted to take a driving break. The setting is beautiful and I presume it is mainly a ski/winter getaway. It felt relatively deserted which was fine with us. The room was large and had all the amenities needed for a longer stay. Dinner was pretty good. The waterpark is just OK - much smaller than Great Wolf Lodge, but my kids had fun for about an hour.
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Water park was lousy only two slides the me and my guest could ride and the late night menu was poor and the salad I paid $8 for was very poor and took an hour to get to our roomGreat time very nice needs work on food though and the acorn diner is very pricey
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Everything looks brand new.New, fresh location right off of I-81 and minutes from downtown Cortland. Quite room, well appointed. Did not have breakfast so can't rate that.New, fresh location right off of I-81 and minutes from downtown Cortland. Quite room, well appointed. Did not have breakfast so can't rate that. Perfect place to crash.
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I did it on a different site. I know its way too late for the contest. Here it is anyway though.
3-4 with a homer and a walk. Nicely done. Ike Davis was 2-4 and also had a BB.
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A method for attaching a surface mount device to a circuit board includes applying a heat curable adhesive to the circuit board, applying solder paste with a predetermined melting temperature to the circuit board, placing the surface mount device on the adhesive, placing the circuit board into an oven where the circuit board is continuously heated to a first temperature until the adhesive is sufficiently cured so that it withstands reflow of the solder paste then to a second temperature to melt the solder paste.
1. A method for soldering a surface mount device to a circuit board comprising the steps of:
applying solder paste to the circuit board, said solder paste having solder and flux, said flux having a flux activation temperature of about 100�-170� C. and said solder having a solder melting temperature above said flux activation temperature;
applying a rapid heat curable adhesive to the circuit board;
placing a surface mount device on said circuit board contacting said adhesive and said solder paste to form an assembly;
placing the circuit board into an oven;
heating said assembly in said oven along a solder melting profile so that said adhesive substantially cures while said flux is activated but before said solder begins to melt; and
cooling said assembly board.
2. A method for soldering a surface mount device to a circuit board as recited in claim 1 wherein said adhesive is amine cured epoxy.
3. A method for soldering a surface mount device to a circuit board as recited in claim 1 wherein said adhesive is a combination of epoxy, anhydride curing agent and an imidazole catalyst.
4. A method of reflow soldering a surface mount device to a circuit board, comprising:
(a) depositing flux and solder onto said circuit board at two or more locations;
(b) depositing a rapid cure adhesive onto said circuit board between said flux and solder joints;
(c) placing a surface mount device onto said deposits to form an assembly;
(d) heating said assembly along a solder reflow melting profile wherein said adhesive is substantially cured while aid flux is thermally activated but before said solder begins to melt; and
(e) cooling said assembly.
5. The method as in claim 1 in which, during step (d) the time period for substantially curing said adhesive is less than two months.
The present invention relates generally to mounting surface mount devices (SMD). More specifically, the invention relates to curing a mounting adhesive and reflow soldering of SMD's using minimal processing time and equipment.
Surface mount device technology usage has become more prevalent in the electronics industry, especially in view of the ever-increasing need for smaller modules. SMDs have two or more solder pads on either end of the device. To mount the SMD to a circuit board, solder paste is dispensed on solder pads of the circuit board. Dispensing typically is accomplished by screen printing or stencil printing. Then the solder pads of the SMD are stacked on the screen-printed solder paste. The solder paste is then heated to reflow the solder to a molten state so that the solder pads on the SMD and on the circuit board are joined when the solder resolidifies upon cooling. However, during the reflow of the solder, significant forces act upon the SMD causing the SMD to move. This is especially true for small SMDs.
To remedy component movement, various adhesives are used to secure the SMD to the circuit board prior to and during the reflow process. One disadvantage in using adhesives is that they typically require substantial time to cure so that the SMD is securely held in place. One type of adhesive is thermally-cured adhesive, which typically requires up to 15 minutes in a curing oven to fully cure. Other types of adhesive may be cured using ultraviolet radiation, which also requires a significant amount of time to cure, as well as requiring specialized equipment.
Once the adhesive is cured the circuit board is cooled. The circuit board with the attached SMD is then placed in a reflow oven, and the solder is heated to its molten state to wet the contacts of the solder pads of the SMD and the solder pads of the circuit board. While the SMD is in the reflow oven, the circuit board assembly is first heated to a temperature to activate the flux present within the solder paste. Then, the assembly is heated to a second, higher temperature after the flux has been activated to reflow the solder for a predetermined amount of time.
One drawback to the use of adhesives has been that a station separate from that required to provide heating reflow is required to either provide thermal curing or ultraviolet curing. Since it is also desirable to process the circuit board with the SMD in a continuous manufacturing assembly process, eliminating extra time consuming steps and equipment is highly advantageous.
Another drawback to the use of the adhesive curing process is that the solder joints are less reliable. Since solder is typically dispensed before curing, during curing the solvents and activators within the solder paste are either changed or evaporated. Consequently, when the solder is reflowed the properties of the solder paste are typically affected.
A disadvantage of processing small SMDs is that the board geometry is highly susceptible to arc-over and electromigration. These situations occur when electrostatic charge differential is built up between two adjacent solder pads and is released. Arc-over occurs from a sudden burst of electrical energy. Electromigration is when the charge is slowly conducted over the surface of the circuit board between the two solder pads as a result of ionic contamination and biased potential.
One advantage of the present invention is that circuit boards manufactured with this process employing relatively small components with surface mount adhesive between the solder pads have a natural arc-over and electromigration barrier. As a result electrical reliability is higher and components are able to be placed closer together.
The present invention includes applying a heat curable adhesive to a circuit board, applying a solder paste having a predetermined melting temperature to the circuit board, placing an SMD on the adhesive and solder paste, and placing the circuit board into an oven where the circuit board is heated to a first temperature until the adhesive is sufficiently cured to withstand reflow of the solder paste and the flux in the solder paste is activated and then continuously to a second temperature to reflow the solder.
FIG. 1 is a diagrammatic view of an apparatus to perform the process of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a flow chart of the process of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a temperature profile utilized in an oven according to the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a surface mount adhesive cure analysis according to a differential scanning calorimeter.
FIG. 5 is a surface mount adhesive cure analysis showing the torque required to cause adhesive bond failure as a function of time of cure of the adhesive.
Referring now to FIG. 1, an oven 10 is shown as part of a circuit board assembly process. A circuit board 12, which is to be processed, is placed on conveyor belt 14, passes through several processing steps and then enters oven 10. Circuit board 12 is shown having a pair of solder pads 16, an adhesive patch 18, and a surface mount device (SMD) 20. For simplicity, circuit board 12 is shown having only one component. SMD 20 has a pair of solder pads 22 covering opposite ends.
Oven 10 is preferably a reflow oven of the kind commonly used in reflow soldering. A controller 24 is used to control the operation of oven 10. Controller 24 is connected to a power source 26, a timer 28, and a heating element 30. Controller 24 controls the connection of power source 26 to heating element 30 based on the required processing time and temperature as enumerated by timer 28 for the surface mount device. Heating element 30 may be several heating elements for areas.
The adhesive may be a variety of materials including epoxies, phenolics urethanes, silicones, acrylates, and polyamides. One example of an acceptable adhesive is Loctite brand, Chipbonder 3609�, which is an epoxy- based amine-cured epoxy. Another alternative adhesive is an epoxy using an anhydride curing agent with an imidazole catalyst. The anhydride curing agent is preferably an aromatic anhydride curing agent.
Referring now to FIG. 2, the process for securing a surface mount device is shown according to the present invention. In Step 32, a circuit board is screen-printed or stencil printed with solder paste in a conventional manner. The solder paste is applied through a squeegee process so that the solder remains on the solder pads of the circuit board once the board is printed. The solder paste that is dispensed on the circuit board in Step 32 preferably contains a mixture of flux, some solvents, and a tin/lead alloy. Solder typically has a melting temperature of between 179� C.-189� C. Flux has a somewhat lower activation temperature typically between 100� C.-170� C. However, the process may be used with alloys of other compositions and without solvents.
In Step 34, an adhesive is dispensed on the circuit board in the areas where a surface mount device will later be affixed. Typically a drop of adhesive is dispensed via automated equipment between two solder pads on the circuit board.
In Step 36, the surface mount devices are placed on the solder pads and adhesive. In prior processes, once the surface mount device is placed on the adhesive, the adhesive had to be cured before any further processing. This typically required ultraviolet radiation or a separate oven performing a curing process.
In Step 38, the circuit board with the surface mount device mounted on it is placed in an oven for continually performing both curing of adhesive and reflow of solder.
Referring now to FIG. 3, the temperature profile of the combined curing/reflow process of the invention is shown. During Time A, the oven is heated to about 150� C. This typically takes about 45 seconds. During this time, while the solder is being heated, any solvents within the solder begin to evaporate. The flux in the solder begins to activate at about 100� C., and the surface mount adhesive begins to cure at about 85� C.
During Time B, the oven is held at 150� C. for between 45-100 seconds so that the flux becomes fully activated and the adhesive used to fix the surface mount device to the circuit board sufficiently cures to hold surface mount device when the solder melts. Consequently, a separate curing device does not have to be used to cure the adhesive.
During Time C, the oven temperature is heated to the melting temperature of the solder. At 183� C., the solder is molten and begin to wet the solder pads of the surface mount device and the circuit board. Once the solder becomes molten, it is very important to have the adhesive sufficiently cured so that the force of the molten solder will not move the surface mount device. At a minimum, adhesive must be substantially cured by time C.
Oven is further heated to 210� C. to fully ensure solder rapidly and completely melts during Time D. During Time E, the solder solidifies as the oven cools.
Referring now to FIG. 4, the adhesive must be sufficiently cured in order to hold the surface mount device to the circuit board. The Loctite brand, Chipbonder 3609� is the basis for the charts of FIGS. 4 and 5. As shown in FIG. 4, the adhesive has a rapid curing rate. A differential scanning calorimeter was used to perform the analysis. The first column is cure time at 150� C. The second column is differential scanning calorimeter cure exotherm which is the amount of energy required to cure the adhesive. The third column is a percentage value of the amount cured. After 30 seconds at 150� C., the adhesive is 90.84% cured. In the second column, the amount of energy required to finish curing is shown to have dropped at the initial state of 284.3 joules per gram to only 35.21 joules per gram. After 60 seconds at 150� C., the adhesive is 92% cured. After 90 seconds the adhesive is over 96% cured. To fully cure, the adhesive was shown to have taken approximately 300 seconds at 150� C. The adhesive actually begins to cure at approximately 85� C., which when referring back to FIG. 3, occurs during Time A, i.e., the ramping to the flux activation temperature.
Referring now to FIG. 5, shows that the adhesive is able to withstand very high applied torque after a short period of time at 150� C. The first column is the cure time. The second column is the torque measurement required to cause bond failure of the adhesive cured at 100� C. The third column is the torque measurement required to cause bond failure of the adhesive cured at 150� C. If the adhesive is cured at 100� C., the adhesive after 60 seconds is only able to withstand 9 Newton mm, after 90 seconds, only 16 Newton mm, after 120 seconds, 26 Newton mm of torque, after 180 seconds, 26 Newton mm, and after 600 seconds, 56 Newton mm. The torque resistance is extremely high after only 60 seconds at 150� C. The torque after 60 seconds is up to 57 Newton mm. The torque required to cause bond failure of the adhesive with further curing essentially remains the same. A torque of 57 Newton mm is more than capable of withstanding the force of the reflowing solder so that the surface mount device does not move during the reflow process. By using the reflow process described above, significant product reject reductions were achieved. These product rejects were lowered mainly in the area of skewed and tombstoned components.
It should be evident to one skilled in the art that various modifications are within the scope of the present invention. One example would be that the processing times will vary according to the use of different materials, such as adhesives, solders, and flux compositions.
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