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Kanye West Asked James Franco To Do "Bound 2" Parody Live At His Wedding
Apr 24, 2014 at 04:12 PM
Kanye West is usually fairly sensitive when it comes to parodies of himself, but it seems like he's actually a fan of James Franco and Seth Rogen's infamous parody of the "Bound 2" video.
50 Cent On Kanye West's "Yeezus": "That Shit Is Weird To Me"
Apr 23, 2014 at 06:51 PM
50 Cent is known to express his opinion with an extreme lack of filter, recently calling Diddyès new single, "Big Homie", "trash", and comparing former collaborators Tony Yayo and Lloyd Banks to expired milk.
Review: Future's "Honest"
Apr 22, 2014 at 02:33 PM
Future is lightyears ahead of his time. Since touching down in 2012 with his Epic Records debut album Pluto, the Freeband Gang founder has continued hustling as an artist. The sloppy, melodic flow Future introduced on Pluto has been used by virtually every trapper who's poppin' today, and U.O.E.N.O. it.
Who's That Girl: Brittney Elena In Future Feat. Kanye West's "I Won" Music Video
Apr 21, 2014 at 12:40 PM
Who's that girl in the Future music video for "I Won" featuring Kanye West? Although we weren't able to find out all the models in the video, we did find the beautiful Brittney Elena!
Mural Depicting Kanye West As Crucified Jesus Christ Is Spotted In L.A.
Apr 19, 2014 at 05:57 PM
In the midst of the holiest week of the year for Christians, an unknown Los Angeles street artist decided to celebrate in a fashion that may be deemed sacrilegious by some.
Kanye West & Common Launch Initiative To Create 20,000 Jobs For Chicago Youth
Apr 17, 2014 at 03:02 PM
Youth gang violence in Chicago has seen a huge increase in recent years, and Chi-town natives Kanye West and Common are doing their part to put a stop to it.
Pusha T Covers Acclaim Magazine, Talks Working With Kanye West & "King Push"
Apr 16, 2014 at 05:50 PM
While he just dropped his debut album just last year, Pusha T is already preparing the follow up. King Push will reunite Pusha with The Neptunes, who soundtracked Clipse's official debut album Lord Willin'.
9 Vintage Hip-Hop Inspired Ads
Apr 13, 2014 at 03:32 PM
There is sometimes a fine line between hip hop and advertising, with rappers constantly namechecking their favorite brands, or even promoting their own. A french art director by the name of David Redon may have seen this connection when he began work on a project called "Ads Libitum", which reimagines rap songs as
G.O.O.D. Producer Evian Christ Sheds Light On Kanye West's Upcoming Album
Apr 10, 2014 at 03:36 PM
You may not recognize the name Evian Christ, although you probably should as he's a producer signed to G.O.O.D. music and part of Ye's Very G.O.O.D. Beats production team.
Kanye West Headlines Outside Lands Festival
Apr 8, 2014 at 07:03 PM
The Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival in San Francisco is a bit of a tradition, as it is known to SF natives. We now know that Kanye West (in addition to The Killers, remember them?) will headline the festival. It's good to know a little bit of Yeezus will be imbued in the city, if for a short while.
Kanye West Vs. The Press: 10 Run-Ins With The Media
Apr 8, 2014 at 01:42 PM
Kanye West has always been well aware that the press is a necessary evil when it comes to gaining success. But as his presence in music and his other ventures have grown (his affiliation with Kim Kardashian not withstanding), so has the demand for pictures and coverage of him.
Future Talks On Music Video For Next Single "I Won" With Kanye West, Shot By Hype Williams [Update: Official Single Artwork Revealed]
Apr 7, 2014 at 07:14 PM
Future is in full album mode, after releasing the Sonny Digital-produced "Covered N Money" the other week off the upcoming Honest album, he'll be releasing another new single on March 31st. This one is definitely one of the more anticipated cuts, as it features Kanye West, "I Won."
20 Most Fashionable Rappers Through The Decades
Apr 7, 2014 at 05:10 PM
In celebration of the contribution hip-hop has made to fashion, HotNewHipHop will look at the 20 most fashionable rappers of all time through the decades, from the 1980s to the present, from shelltoe Adidas and gold chains, Coogi sweaters and shiny suits.
No I.D. Is The New Executive Vice President Of Def Jam Recordings
Apr 1, 2014 at 02:20 PM
More positive news, folks. Veteran Chicago producer and A&R Dion Wilson, AKA No I.D., has been named the new executive vice president of Def Jam Recordings. Formerly the company's executive vice president of A&R, he'll also be maintaining this position alongside Kyambo "Hip-Hop" Joshua.
20 Funny Hip-Hop Videos For April Fools'
Apr 1, 2014 at 10:45 AM
Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who don't believe every hip-hop video has to be about models sitting on the hood of a rented car.
Kanye West Postpones "Yeezus" Australian Tour To Finish Next Album
Apr 1, 2014 at 12:12 AM
Take the bad news, for some good news right? Well, it looks like Kanye West's Yeezus tour out in Australia has been postponed, but only at the expense that 'Ye wants to finish his next album!
Eminem Recalls Wanting To Diss Kanye West & Lil Wayne On Record
Mar 31, 2014 at 03:51 PM
On "Talkin' 2 Myself" from Recovery, Eminem spoke of a time when he almost took aim at Lil Wayne and Kanye West on record. Speaking to Big Boy in an interview with Power 106, Em went into more detail about those feelings at the time.
Kanye West Buys Kim Kardashian 10 Burger King Branches As A Wedding Gift
Mar 28, 2014 at 03:15 PM
Call it the romantic in us, but it seems an odd gesture to buy up 10 european Burger King franchises for a wedding present. But that's just what Kanye did, according to Gawker, when he snatched up some BK branches in Italy, France, and the UK.
Kanye West Slinks In And Out Of Booking At LAPD Station
Mar 28, 2014 at 12:35 PM
Kanye West is bigger than ever but even he must find his most recent legal problems a bit deflating...or dare we say, humbling. When he bashed up a paparazzo at LAX a little while back, Yeezy was sentenced to two years probation and a total of 24 mandatory anger management sessions.
Kanye West Announces Australian "Yeezus" Tour Dates With Pusha T [Update: European Dates Added]
Mar 24, 2014 at 10:20 PM
Kanye West is in the middle of the second leg of his ambitious Yeezus tour, but he's apparently not ready to wrap it up just yet. Once Yeezy is through with his current string of dates, he'll be heading down under for five more shows.
Leaked Images From Kanye West, Kim Kardashian & North West's Vogue Photo Shoot Surface
Mar 24, 2014 at 11:55 AM
The other week we got to see a behind-the-scenes look at the photo shoot that hip-hop power couple Kanye West and Kim Kardashian did for Vogue magazine. The photo shoot included their not often seen baby North West.
Jay Z Calls Out Drake In The New Jay Electronica Song
Mar 23, 2014 at 01:45 PM
If you haven't heard Jay Electronica's new song over Soulja Boy's "We Made It" track, drop everything and give the play button a twirl. It's that good. However, if you have heard it you probably noticed a bar in Jay Z's verse that seemed to address the OVO meister, Drizzy Drake of Toronto.
Rappers In Fur
Mar 23, 2014 at 10:58 AM
"Tell PETA my mink is dragging on the floor" Not everyone can say their niece felt chinchilla at the age of 4, but for many rappers, flexing is a high priority, and there's hardly anything more gaudy than some good old fashioned animal skin.
Kanye West Sentenced To Two Years Probation For Paparazzi Assault
Mar 17, 2014 at 07:07 PM
Remember back in July when Kanye West "attacked" a photographer at LAX and was later charged with criminal battery and attempted grand theft? Well, it looks like Yeezus can finally put those charges behind him, but not before he first pays for his so-called "crime".
Tyga Owes The Taxman Upward Of 90 Grand
Mar 15, 2014 at 05:36 PM
Remember when Tyga spent over $120,000 pimping out his Last Kings flagship store in LA? Apparently, it would be better served in the hands of the IRS.
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HBT Weekend Wrapup
May 2, 2011, 8:47 AM EST
Things you missed while spending the weekend in New York and visiting the coolest baseball bar ever, not once, but twice. And, while there, taking pictures of interesting things in the men's room. Yes, I realize it's not 100% cool to whip out the camera in the bathroom. But in my defense, there aren't many places where Don Zimmer watches you pee, and that sort of thing needs to be recorded for posterity:
- Roger McDowell gets suspended and fined by Major League Baseball. He should consider himself lucky. Even if you think, for some reason, that his words weren't homophobic and hateful, the mere fact that he was hostile with a paying customer of Major League Baseball could have been enough to get him fired.
- Frank McCourt meets his new boss.
- Carlos Santana ends a game like a boss.
- Tough break for Pablo Sandoval. For Ryan Zimmerman too.
- For years Skip Caray used to go on about how great a golfer John Smoltz was, saying that he wouldn't be surprised to see him try to go pro one day or something. That ain't anywhere close to happening.
- Andre Ethier keeps his hitting streak alive. And he added one more yesterday, putting it at 27.
- We've probably seen the last of Kevin Millwood.
- We've probably seen the last of Pedro Martinez.
- David Freese will be gone for a while too, albeit for different reasons. Same with Carlos Lee.
One more programming note: I realize I punted the recaps in And That Happened this morning, but I have to punt the Power Rankings today too. Contrary to the rather slapdash nature of their appearance, I do put some real time into the Power Rankings. I usually put the bulk of that together on Sunday, and wasn't able to do so yesterday due to my schedule. I will do my best to get them up tomorrow, but don't sue me if we end up just giving it a miss this week.
And now, back to our usually-scheduled nonsense.
- Jonny 5 - May 2, 2011 at 9:08 AM
Man I thought for sure Roger M. would be sh-canned. One lucky idiot he is… Is this what people watch on tv when they're stuck home on weekdays? Kelly and Regis??? Excuse me while I put on MLB network.
- heyblueyoustink - May 2, 2011 at 9:53 AM
My girlfriend raves about the Fox 29 morning show if it helps…….though i've never seen it so it is far from getting my stamp of approval…..
Feel better soon…..nothing more inviting than a bed sometimes, nothing less inviting than one holding you against your will
- Utley's Hair - May 2, 2011 at 11:32 AM
Not since Kerri Lee left.
- jwbiii - May 2, 2011 at 11:42 AM
Left Fox 29 or your bed?
- Utley's Hair - May 2, 2011 at 11:47 AM
Like Colt Seaver, I don't kiss and tell. But suffice it to say that, while lying in my bed, I have looked over and seen Kerri Lee.
- jwbiii - May 2, 2011 at 12:36 PM
In much the same way I miss Soledad O'Brien, I am sure
- jwbiii - May 2, 2011 at 9:53 AM
"[T]here aren't many places where Don Zimmer watches you pee"
You say this like it's a bad thing.
- yankeesfanlen - May 2, 2011 at 10:39 AM
Oh, let me do the power rankings:
1) Phillies
2) Yankees
3) Rockies (they're 5-5 last 10 games)
4-30) Other teams.
- Jonny 5 - May 2, 2011 at 11:13 AM
DUDE the Indians ???????????? they are just "WINNINGGGGGGGGG"
- yankeesfanlen - May 2, 2011 at 11:20 AM
Beating up on the Mariners, Orioles, and Tigers doesn't seem that great to me, but if you say so They're setting the Cayuhoga On Fire.
- Jonny 5 - May 2, 2011 at 11:58 AM
Well "Someone" listed them as #1 for their power rankings on MLB network. And they're paid for their opinion. I didn't agree, but maybe in the top 5. And let's not forget how they took it to that AL east juggernaut, the BoSox.
- APBA Guy - May 2, 2011 at 12:52 PM
Cleveland is coming into Oakland this Tuesday, they get Tyson Ross, the White Rabbit, and Mr. Anderson. You expect 2 of those 3 to be very good on any given 3 nights, so Cleveland will have a real test. On the other hand, Cleveland's pitching has been good so far, and throwing in a big park like the Mausoleum, even with the rising air temps (3 Texas HR's Saturday, plus 2 for Oakland) we'll also see how good their pitching is.
Mr. Anderson was more than rocky last Saturday, raising his ERA to 2.96. His curve always seemed to end up in the middle of the plate, and his FB velocity is down 2-3 mph this year. Somebody get ready to post the "Mr. Anderson to visit Dr. Andrews" piece.
But the Gio whisperer was back in the dugout yesterday. Sure, go ahead and laugh. But the Comcast broadcast led with that news, and the results were evident: 2 ER in 6.2 IP for Gio. Whatever Braden says to Gio, it works.
One final game with Texas today. Really bright sunshine, and a bit cooler, that should depress the offense even more, depending on which Brandon McCarthy shows up. Consistency is not a common trait in # 5 starters, except for those who are consistently bad, which McCarthy has not been so far this year.
- IdahoMariner - May 2, 2011 at 1:06 PM
1) It looks like Don Z. is a little too friendly with that pole he is stuck behind.
2) No power rankings?! In the one week all season when my team actually had some wins?! That isn't gonna happen again, Craig, we mighta moved all the way up to 28 or so….
- jasonc2300 - May 2, 2011 at 1:14 PM
White Sox fans are totally OK with you skipping the Power Rankings.
- cur68 - May 2, 2011 at 3:16 PM
Blue Jays Fans have the White Soxs (socks?) fan's backs on this one.
Ok, what in tarnation is the plural of 'Sox'? Soxes? Soxs? Socks? aaarg! Someone tweet Ozzie and ask.
- Utley's Hair - May 2, 2011 at 4:43 PM
I actually think Sox is the plural, but have no friggin' idea what the singular form is.
- cur68 - May 2, 2011 at 4:48 PM
I see.Well of this is how Ozzie uses these terms then it must be correct.
So; 2 Sox, 1 [expletive], right?
- Utley's Hair - May 2, 2011 at 5:01 PM
If you can't understandit, it has [expletive] in there, then there's a good chance it's from Ozzie—Guillen or Osbourne is another issue.
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Forever 21 Forget Me Not Bouclé Coat
A bouclé coat featuring zippered front pockets. Basic collar with notched lapels. Long sleeves. Asymmetrical partial zipper placket. Fully lined. Woven. Medium weight.
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Love 21 - What makes a classic? If you ask us, it's all in the details. In this case, a timeless cocoon silhouette, an exaggerated funnel neck made for warding off chilly breezes (and looking sleek while doing it), and ladylike, 50's-inspired flared bracelet sleeves. But, because classic doesn't mean boring, we added a few special tweaks (think a heathered twill-woven wool-blend construction, faux leather trim, a slightly asymmetrical zippered front, and attached ribbed knit long sleeves) that make this coat unlike anything else in your outerwear arsenal. Fully lined Zippered slant pockets Shell 1: 51% polyester, 43% wool, 2% nylon, 2% rayon, 2% acrylic; Shell 2: 98% polyester, 2% spandex; Lining: 52% polyester, 48% rayon 34.5" full length, 38" chest, 38" waist, 17" - 23.5" sleeve length Measured from Small Dry clean Imported
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We love the simple ease of finely structured pieces, especially when they're as beautiful and chic as this duster coat. Featuring a longline silhouette, this streamlined piece features a notched collar, front flap pockets, and a back kick pleat (showing off its excellently tailored construction). We're off-setting its prim and proper feel by pairing it with distressed denim and vintage tees for a look that's totally editor-worthy. Woven, fully lined Midweight Shell: 70% acrylic; 28% wool, 2% other fibers; Lining: 100% polyester 39" full length, 36" chest, 36" waist, 23.5" sleeve length Measured from Small Dry clean Imported
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New York rapper N.O.R.E has stood up to show support to fellow Empire State emcee Papoose in light of recent dicey records fired at notable hip-hop artists like Big Sean.
N.O. jumped onto his Twitter page Friday (September 6) to publicly stand behind Pap.
"As a Newyork Nilla I'm proud of what @Papooseonline is doing!!! He put the city on his back I support slime," N.O.R.E. tweeted September 6. (N.O.R.E's Twitter)
Pap's new "First Chain" remix aimed at going after Sean premiered online Friday.
"Big Sean's album is trash, it sound wicked /In fights I be swinging like Will and Jada Pickett /"Papoose, who?" Boy, I'll give you faceshots /I'll leave your eye puffy like the n*gga who made Ma$e hot /All of your dogs is straight dogs, y'all get straight shots /Bastards, I spit ACID they need mallocks/ /Kanye wore a skirt what was he trying to prove /Y'all be following them illuminati rules /Carry yourself like a man, and you will fail /Play a b*tch, you prevail /The only time they want the black man to show his strength /Is during sports, outside of that they want us to be soft /So Big Sean speak like a woman when he talk /When he having a seat he keeps his legs crossed /We can't blame him, it's really not his fault /This is the feminization that he was taught /You ain't a man take that M from your mannerism /You brain dead, I just gave you aneurysm /True and living, god cipher divine, use your widsom /Whenever I'm reciting a rhyme the proof is given Using Biggie's name, who gave you permission? You look like Ralph Tresvant from New Edition" ("First Chain" Remix)
Pap took things a bit further by clowning Sean's verse on "Control" in light of guest feature Kendrick Lamar sparking so much attention from the track.
"Every time they play Control they skip your verse /Little b*tch how much change you got in your purse? /I'm 'bout to lift your skirt /It's a different between great music and good music /Y'all ain't good with me /How the f*ck they put your album out before Pusha T? /I figured out why you're so skinny then I got over it /Pusha must be selling the crack and you smokin' it /Anorexic describe the way that you spit /On your album cover it look like you taking a sh*t /Behind the green curtain, the same color as Kelis' dress- /On Nas album cover, you a complete mess /Is that a indirect or you just a copycat? /Cause he killed you on your own album, he bodied that /Got the audacity to say your better than Drake /And out rap Jay Z, what level of hate /Those artists made you hot, go ahead and give grace /Worst Clique verse, they should spit that in your face /Your biggest record was called A-S-S /Nicki Minaj made it hot, you way less fresh /I heard you Ye yes man who get paid less checks /So when Ye ask a question you just say "yes yes" /You cocky for no reason like you making mad noise /You got your style from the original Bad Boy /B-I-G, why you said that sh*t? Always saying "Boi!" that's Craig Mack's sh*t" ("First Chain" Remix)
Last week, Sean wrote off Papoose when asked about him dissing Lamar over the "Control" track.
"Yeah right," Sean said when told his "Control" record ultimately sparked tensions between J. Cole and Diddy. "I don't believe it. Rumors is rumors, you know. It is funny. I feel like people are taking it way too serious. People turning up, especially people who didn't even get named. You know what I'm saying? Who cares? [Papoose threw bars?] Who? Who? Nah — it's sportsmanship. I look at this whole industry like it's wrestling, you feel me? It's basketball. Kendrick hit me up before we did 'Control' and said, 'You got any songs to let me hop on, man? Send some sh*t through.' It just shows how cool we are but it's crazy 'cause just like basketball players, we'll go on the court and score 30 on each other but afterwards we'll go get a beer. But that's what it is. It's competitive. Just like he think he's the best, Drake thinks he's the best and I think I'm the best and Jay Z thinks he's the best and Kanye thinks he's the best, we're all dudes trying to be the best at what we do. Period." ("The Breakfast Club")
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I feel you are all owed explanations, so I'm going to break this one down: "At least Sam was willing to take a risk with his watermelon & cheese dish..." Without question, watermelon and cheese can work brilliantly together (I ate a delicious hors d'oeuvres of watermelon and feta at my friend Brad Farmerie's restaurant, Public, in downtown Manhattan) but for the dish to work, I feel the watermelon should be cold, so that the refreshing quality of the fruit works against the sharpness of the cheese. For some reason Sam felt the dish would benefit from being heated. In my thinking "hot" and "watermelon" just don't work together except possibly in the following sentence, "It was so hot outside, we each inhaled three slices of cool, refreshing watermelon." While Sam's warmed-up watermelon just didn't work, we did appreciate that he showed leadership, took a risk and used his imagination. For this reason he wasn't sent home.
"Marcel served raw chicken which is a health hazard ... he should have been sent home." Marcel's chicken wasn't great, but he had actually made a stab at chicken confit -- a preparation often used with duck leg, in which the meat is cured in spices and slowly cooked in its own fat. If the chicken confit had worked, it would have been unusual and delicious. Most likely Marcel cooked the wings at a temperature high enough to make them safe, but the faulty execution gave the dish a soft, undercooked texture and appearance. And though the judge's confit discussion did not make it into the episode, we discussed it and agreed that, like Sam's unsuccessful watermelon dish, Marcel's chicken showed a stab at doing something interesting.


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Breastmilk is breastmilk, it doesn't have an expiration date!
Though, I'm sure the composition changes over time, it's ALWAYS healthy and extremely beneficial to an infant and a toddler.
From La Leche League International's "The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding"...
"Your milk continues to provide special benefits for your baby as long as you nurse him. It doesn't loose it's goodness with the passing of time. Research has shown that the immunological benefits of human milk that protect your baby from illness in the early months continues to offer significant protection as your baby gets older."
Below is an article I read on Lori the Midwife's blog the same day I read that ridiculous excerpt in the book store. What timing...
Breast Milk Contains Stem Cells Monday, 11 February 2008 By Catherine Madden The Perth scientist who made the world-first discovery that human breast milk contains stem cells is confident that within five years scientists will be harvesting them to research treatment for conditions as far-reaching as spinal injuries, diabetes and Parkinson's disease.
But what Dr Mark Cregan is excited about right now is the promise that his discovery could be the start of many more exciting revelations about the potency of breast milk.
He believes that it not only meets all the nutritional needs of a growing infant but contains key markers that guide his or her development into adulthood.
"We already know how breast milk provides for the baby's nutritional needs, but we are only just beginning to understand that it probably performs many other functions," says Dr Cregan, a molecular biologist at The University of Western Australia.
He says that, in essence, a new mother's mammary glands take over from the placenta to provide the development guidance to ensure a baby's genetic destiny is fulfilled.
"It is setting the baby up for the perfect development," he says. "We already know that babies who are breast fed have an IQ advantage and that there's a raft of other health benefits.


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Kofi Annan, the UN-Arab League envoy to Syria, has called on the country's government to take bold steps to prove its commitment to restoring peace during a visit to Damascus.
Annan arrived in the Syrian capital on Monday for talks with high-level officials as world leaders said his peace plan was the only way to solve the country's conflict.
The former UN chief called on "every individual with a gun" in Syria to lay down arms, saying he was horrified by a weekend massacre in Houla that killed about 110 people, including 49 children.
"I urge the [Syrian] government to take bold steps to signal that it is serious in its intention to resolve this crisis peacefully, and for everyone involved to help create the right context for a credible political process," Annan said.
"I am personally shocked and horrified by the tragic incident in Houla two days ago, which took so many innocent lives, children, women and men."
He was to meet Walid al-Muallem, Syria's foreign minister, on Monday before holding talks with President Bashar al-Assad on Tuesday, a Syrian official source said.
Earlier in the day, William Hague, the UK foreign secretary, and his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, called at a joint press conference in Moscow for greater efforts to implement the plan, which calls on both government forces and rebels to cease hostilities and for a Syrian-led political process.
Lavrov said that "who is in power" in Syria is less important than that the bloodshed is brought to an end.
'We don't support the Syrian government, we support Kofi Annan's plan," he said.
Civil war warning
For his part, Hague warned of the possibility of a civil war.
"The alternatives are the Annan plan or ever-increasing chaos," he said, calling on all parties to cease violence.
"We are not arguing that all violence in Syria is the responsibility of the Assad regime, although it has the primary responsibility for such violence."
World powers want Russia, a close ally of Syria, to exert pressure on Assad's government.
Lavrov met Hague a day after the UN Security Council unanimously condemned the use of heavy weapons in the Houla massacre.
The world body said in a press statement issued after an emergency meeting on Sunday that the "outrageous use of force" against civilians violated international law and that "the attacks involved a series of government artillery and tank shellings on a residential neighbourhood".
Major-General Robert Mood, head of the UN monitoring mission in Syria, said some of the dead had been killed by shelling and others shot at close range, but did not attribute responsibility for the close-range killing.
Activists said several children had been stabbed to death.
'Entire families executed'
The US-based rights group Human Rights Watch said it interviewed survivors and local activists who said "the Syrian army shelled the area on May 25, and armed men, dressed in military clothes, attacked homes on the outskirts of town and executed entire families.
"All of the witnesses stated the armed men were pro-government, but they did not know whether they were members of the Syrian army or a pro-government militia, locally referred to as shabiha".
Human Rights Watch said "most of those killed belonged to the Abdel Razzak family".
"Local activists provided Human Rights Watch with a list of 62 dead members from the Abdel Razzak family," it said.
The Syrian government has blamed the killings on "terrorists" and denied that its forces had used any heavy weaponry in Houla. It said security forces had suffered losses in clashes with rebels.
Activists have confirmed that opposition fighters attacked a checkpoint, but said it happened after government forces opened fire on a demonstration.
The Security Council asked Ban Ki-moon, UN secretary-general, and the UN observer mission in Syria, or UNSMIS, to continue investigating the attacks in Houla.
There are now more than 280 unarmed military observers in Syria to monitor a cessation of hostilities that started on April 12 but lurches closer to collapse each day.
Annan is to brief the Security Council on Wednesday on his efforts to end the 15-month old crisis. The UN says more than 10,000 people have been killed in the uprising against Assad, while Syrian activists put the figure at more than 13,000.
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A jet etch apparatus and method for decapsulation of molded devices having an etching block through which an etchant solution is drawn. The etchant solution which flows through the etching block forms a jet spray that impinges upon a device to be decapsulated. The etchant solution is drawn through the etching block by means of suction created by a jet pump. The decapsulation process is monitored by detecting current flow between an electrode in the etchant solution and the device. The imposed current also serves to limit excessive oxidation of aluminum pads within the device, thereby preventing attack of the aluminum by the etchant.
1. A method for decapsulation of semiconductor devices comprising the steps of:
heating an etchant solution to a predetermined temperature;
electrically connecting a potential source between the semiconductor device to be decapsulated and the etchant solution;
subjecting the semiconductor device to be decapsulated to a jet spray of said etchant solution, said jet spray directed towards the area of the chip encapsulated in said semiconductor device to remove encapsulation from said area;
continuously withdrawing the used solution and removed encapsulation materials from the area of said device;
detecting current flowing between said etchant solution and said chip;
waiting a predetermined period of time after detecting a first increase in current; then
removing said device from the jet spray; and then
cleansing said semiconductor device of etchant solution.
2. The method for decapsulation of epoxy-packaged semiconductor devices of claim 1, wherein;
said etchant solution comprises sulfuric acid which is heated to a temperature within the range of approximately 220� C. to approximately 300� C.
3. The method for decapsulation of epoxy-packaged semiconductor devices of claim 2, wherein;
the detected current is within the range of approximately 100 microamps to approximately ten milliamps.
4. The method for decapsulation of epoxy-packaged semiconductor devices of claim 1, wherein;
the step of cleansing said semiconductor device comprises immersing said semiconductor device in liquid isopropanol, spray-rinsing said semiconductor device with isopropanol, and blow drying said semiconductor device.
5. The method for decapsulation of epoxy-packaged semiconductor devices of claim 1, further comprising the step of;
baking said semiconductor device prior to decapsulation.
6. The method for decapsulation of epoxy-packaged semiconductor devices of claim 1, wherein;
a passivator is added to said etchant solution.
7. The method for decapsulation of epoxy-packaged semiconductor devices of claim 6, wherein;
said passivator comprises sodium-dichromate.
8. The method for decapsulation of epoxy-packaged semiconductor devices of claim 1, wherein;
said detected current is aproximately five milliamps.
This is a division of application Ser. No. 06/192,076, filed Sept. 29, 1980, now U.S. Pat. No. 4,344,809.
1. Field of the Invention
The invention relates generally to the localized application of etching or solvent liquids for thinning or removal of material or layers of material such as required for the decapsulation of molded devices and microcircuits and more particularly to an apparatus and process for decapsulation of devices wherein the device is unattacked and very clean so that it is highly suitable for internal visual inspection such as during routine destructive physical analysis or failure analysis.
2. Description of the Prior Art
Semiconductor devices are commonly encapsulated with a plastic molding compound. Epoxy is the most commonly used plastic molding compound for encapsulating semiconductor devices. Recent improvements in the techniques for epoxy encapsulation of semiconductor devices have made this method a serious competitor of the more costly hermetic sealed packages for semiconductors.
However, a disadvantage of epoxy encapsulation is that internal visual inspection of the encapsulated device is extremely difficult once the chip has been molded in plastic. However, internal inspection is commonly required of a sample device from a deliverable lot for quality and workmanship assessment and for failure analysis of failed devices. Internal inspection of epoxy encapsulated devices is not possible unless the epoxy which covers the chip and bonding wires is removed. The so-called decapsulation should, of course, not destroy the chip and bonding system and subsequent electrical testing must remain possible.
In the prior art, various methods are employed for decapsulation of epoxy-packaged devices. The most commonly used solvents are hot concentrated acids such as sulfuric acid and nitric acid. Commercially available solvents of a proprietary composition are sometimes useful for certain types of epoxy and the plastic can also be ashed in an oxygen plasma. However, all of these methods have their own specific disadvantages; some cause considerable damage to the package and others may take a very long time to uncover the chip.
When an epoxy-packaged integrated circuit is dissolved by immersion in hot sulfuric acid, rapid contamination of the acid will occur, resulting in difficulty of removing the decapsulation debris from the chip afterwards. Where routine decapsulation of samples is being done, this means that frequent replacement of the etchant and large quantities of hot acid are required, which from a safety point of view is rather undesirable. In practice, this method is therefore feasible only on a small scale, e.g. for occasional failure analysis. Complete immersion also often causes severe damage to the package which can make further electrical testing impossible.
Another disadvantage of liquid solvents is that unless the decapsulation progress is closely monitored and the time involved kept to a minimum, there is a risk of damage to chip metalization or to the bonding system. This is especially unsuitable since the two most frequently reported defects in epoxy-packaged semiconductor devices are corrosion of chip metalization and hot intermittent opens of the bonding wires.
A jet-etch technique is discussed in an article entitled "Jet-Etching Plastic Encapsulations," published by Electrical Quality Assurance Directorate, Procurement Executive, Ministry of Defense, "Aquila," Bromley, Kent, BR1 2JB. This article describes a decapsulation method where hot sulfuric acid is forced from a pressurized stainless steel container through a nozzle and sprays the package which is clamped on top of the container, thus producing a hole towards the silicon chip. However, this method results in rapid contamination of the acid due to the use of stainless steel for the container and the necessary overpressure and dispose of used etchant and debris form a potential safety hazard. Moreover, a clamping system is required to keep the package in place.
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a method and apparatus for the localized application of etchants or solvents for the thinning or removal of material or layers of material such as required for the decapsulation of molded semiconductor devices which is non-destructive of the semiconductor chip and bonding system.
It is a further object to provide an economical apparatus and method for decapsulation of epoxy-packaged semiconductor devices which is both rapid and safe.
It is a further object to provide an improved method and apparatus for decapsulation of molded semiconductor devices which permits easy electrical testing after decapsulation.
It is a further object to provide an apparatus for decapsulation of molded semi-conductor devices which does not require clamping of the device during decapsulation.
It is a further object to dispose of used etchant and debris safely.
Briefly, a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a jet pump or aspirator connected by a tube to an etching block. The etching block is further connected by a tube to a container for holding an etchant solution. The semiconductor device is placed on top of the etching block and as fluid flows through the jet pump, a suction is created drawing the etchant solution through the etching block and a hole is etched in the encapsulating material surrounding the semiconductor device.
An advantage of the apparatus and method for decapsulation of molded semiconductor devices of the present invention is that the semiconductor chip and bonding system of the chip are not damaged by the decapsulation.
Another advantage is that decapsulation may be accomplished rapidly and safely.
A further advantage is that electrical testing after decapsulation of the semiconductor device may be easily carried out.
A further advantage is that clamping of the device is not required during decapsulation.
A further advantage is that disposal of used etchant and debris can be accomplished safely.
These and other objects and advantages of the present invention will no doubt become obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art after having read the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment which is illustrated in the various drawing figures.
FIG. 1 is a side view of a decapsulation apparatus in accordance with the present invention as set-up for decapsulating a molded semiconductor device;
FIG. 2 is an enlarged cross-sectional side view of the etching block of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3A is a top view of an encapsulated semiconductor device prior to decapsulation;
FIG. 3B is a top view of a semiconductor device subsequent to decapsulation by the decapsulation apparatus of FIG. 1; and
FIG. 4 is a time versus current graph illustrating the electrical current flowing through the semiconductor device during the decapsulation process.
FIG. 5 is a side view of an alternative embodiment of a decapsulation apparatus in accordance with the present invention as set-up for decapsulating a molded semiconductor device.
FIG. 1 illustrates a decapsulation apparatus in accordance with the present invention and referred to by the general reference numeral 10. The decapsulation apparatus 10 includes a jet pump 12 connected to a source of neutral liquid, e.g. water 13. The jet pump 12 includes an inlet portal 14, a tapered constriction 16 in the flow path and an elongated extension 17. The extension 17 may extend to a drain or other disposal outlet. A portal 18 is located along the narrow portion of the flow path. The portal 18 has a diameter less than the diameter of a cross section of the flow path at the point where the portal 18 is located. A tube 20 is connected to the jet pump 12 at the portal 18. The tube 20 is connected to an etching block 22. Also connected to the etching block 22 is a tube 24. In the preferred embodiment the tube 20, the etching block 22 and the tube 24 are made of polytetrafluoroethylene, a material which is not subject to attack by an etchant solution. However, other inert materials may be used depending on the etchant or solvent used.
An encapsulated semiconductor device 26 to be decapsulated, is inserted into an adjustable electrical insertion socket for receiving and releasing the device 26. A lever 30 is engaged to the socket 28 to control the adjustment of the socket so as to allow insertion and release of the device 26. When the lever 30 is raised so as to open the socket 28, the semiconductor device 26 may be easily inserted into the socket 28. Once inserted, the lever 30 is lowered and the semiconductor 26 is firmly clamped into place in the socket 28. The socket is also connected to electrical wiring so that the encapsulated chip may be electrically excited while in position about the top side of the block 22.
The tube 24 extends from the block 22 to a vessel 32. The vessel 32 includes a cover 34 and contains an etchant solution 36, which in the preferred embodiment comprises sulfuric acid. The vessel 32 should not be airtight in order that atmospheric pressure may be maintained inside the vessel 32. The tube 24 is inserted in the vessel 32 such that the lower opening of the tube 24 is below the level of the etchant solution 36 so that solution 36 may be drawn through the tube 24. Located below the vessel 32 is a hot plate 38.
An electrode 40 is placed in the etchant solution 36 and electrically connected to a recorder 42 which is also electrically connected to a power supply 43 which is also connected to the electrical socket 28. Thus, the device 26 is electrically connected in the circuit when in the socket 28.
FIG. 2 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the etching block 22. Located at the top of the etching block 22 is an etching cup 44 of generally concave hemispherical shape. The tube 20 is inserted into a bore 46 in the etching block 22. The bore 46 is connected to the etching cup 44 by a portal 48 having a diameter less than the diameter of the bore 46 and tube 20. The tube 24 is inserted into a bore 50 in the etching block 22. The bore 50 is connected to the etching cup 44 by a portal 52 having a diameter less than that of the bore 50 and tube 24. The axes of the bore 50, portal 52 and recess 44 are coaxial. Thus, the solution 36 entering the recess 44, does so at the center of the recess.
FIG. 3A is a top view of the encapsulated semiconductor device 26 prior to decapsulation by the decapsulation apparatus 10. FIG. 3B is a top view of the semiconductor device 26 subsequent to decapsulation by the decapsulation apparatus 10. A silicon chip 54 and bonding wires 56 are exposed after the epoxy-packaging surrounding them has been etched away. Thus, the decapsulation is partial to the degree necessary to visually expose the encapsulated semiconductor chip and its electrical connection system.
The operation of the decapsulation apparatus 10 is believed to be as follows. The etchant solution 36 is heated to approximately 275� C. by means of the hot plate 38. The device to be decapsulated, e.g. semiconductor device 26 is preferably baked at approximately 100� C. for approximately one hour, then inserted in the socket 28, and then placed over the etching cap 44 such that the encapsulated silicon chip 54 is centered above the etching cup 44 and completely covers the top opening of the cup 44. The jet pump 12 is activated and when water flows through the jet pump 12, a low pressure zone is created at the portal 18. This low pressure zone creates a suction in the cup 44 which tends to draw the heated etchant solution 36 from the vat 32 through the tube 24, through the bore 50, through the portal 52 and into the etching cup 44. The etchant solution 36 drawn into the etching cup 44 sprays the surface of the semiconductor device 26 and thereby etches away the epoxy encapsulation material. The suction created by the jet pump retains the semiconductor device 26 in position. The etchant solution 36 and dissolved epoxy are then drawn through the portal 48, the bore 46, the tube 20 and portal 18 into the jet pump 12. The used etchant solution 36 and epoxy dissolution products are then carried away by the water flowing through the jet pump 12 and strongly diluted for effective and safe disposal into the drain. The jet of the etchant 36 is self-controlled because removal of the device 26 from about the etch cup 44 restores the atmospheric pressure inside the cup 44. Thus, once the device 26 is removed the level of etchant in the tube 24 immediately drops to that in the breaker 32 and the tube 20 is simultaneously sucked empty. Once the process has commenced, the liquid source at portal 14 can be left running so that full attention can be given to the progress of decapsulation and stopping the process at the correct time simply by removing the device 26 from about the cup 44.
To monitor the progress, a voltage potential is applied between the electrode 40 and the electrical socket 28 by the power supply 43. When the etching process progresses to the point where the bonding wires 56 and the silicon chip 54 embedded in the device 26 are reached, the etchant solution 36 acts as a conductor and current flows between the electrode 40 and the socket 28. The flow of current is recorded by the recorder 42.
FIG. 4 graphically illustrates the current as a function of time as recorded by the recorder 42. After a few seconds, e.g. at time "a," the current increases from zero to "ib," e.g. approximately five mA. This indicated that the decapsulation process has progressed to the point that the silicon chip 54 with its connecting wires embedded in the device 26 has been reached. After a time increment, e.g. approximately five more seconds the silicon chip 54 will be clear of epoxy and the decapsulation process may be halted. Some semiconductor devices have a pin electrically connected to the metal die attach pad of the semiconductor device, in which case there is a small step increase in the current after the decapsulation process has progressed to the point of reaching the pad. This is indicated by the step at time "b" to current "ib " in FIG. 4. The step increase indicates that the decapsulation has progressed to the point that the metal header has been reached indicating that the decapsulation process is completed for exposure of the encapsulated chip 54.
After the etching is completed, the semiconductor device 26 is removed from the socket 28 and dropped into a beaker of isopropanol to cleanse the device 26 of dissolved epoxy and etchant solution. The semiconductor device 26 is then removed from the beaker and spray rinsed with isopropanol for a few seconds and blown dry.
The decapsulation apparatus 10 of the present invention enables the improved decapsulation of the molded semiconductor device 26. The jet etch technique employed in the decapsulation apparatus 10 enables reliable and rapid decapsulation, which is nondestructive of the silicon chip 54 and the bonding wires 56. Moreover, electrical testing after decapsulation is easier because the overall package of the semiconductor device 26 is unimpaired. Different size devices 26 do not require special provisions because, by being secured in position by the underpressure in the cup 44, there is no need for clamps.
In carrying out the decapsulation process of the device 26, frequently it is advisable to slightly grind down the package to reduce the depth of the opening to be etched so that there is less chance of the walls breaking down before the semiconductor chip is reached. Should this happen, the underpressure in the cup 44 would be lost and the procedure interrupted. The grinding down of the package is not critical and there is no need to reach the wires of the device 26. For example one millimeter is recommended for a dual in-line package.
Moisture which could possibly lead to corrosion during decapsulation can be removed from the package by a vacuum bake. The bake may be in the order of one hour at approximately 100� C. The etchant 36 is also kept heated for this same reason. If the etchant is sulfuric acid, it may be kept at the process temperature of approximately 275� C. at least approximately one hour to drive out any dissolved water.
The monitoring circuit may be programmed for the value "ia," e.g. five milliamps by setting the power supply 43 at approximately five volts with the electrode 40 positive relative to the polarity of the device 26.
The packaged device 26 is then taken from the vacuum oven and immediately inserted into the socket 28 and positioned over the cup 44. The recorder 42 is activated and the water source 13 opened. Generally, within a few seconds the current increases from zero to "ia " indicating that the chip has been reached.
After removal of the socket 28 with the device 26 from about the cup 44, the socket lever 30 is operated to release the device 26. The device is then dropped into a supply of isopropanol, the recorder 42 stopped and the supply 13 shut-off. The device 26 is taken from the isopropanol supply, spray rinsed and blown dry.
The result is a very clean chip at the bottom of a small hole in an otherwise unimpaired package.
FIG. 5 illustrates an alternative embodiment of a decapsulation apparatus in accordance with the present invention and referred to by the general reference numeral 58. The decapsulation apparatus 58 includes a jet pump 60 connected to a source of neutral fluid 62 which may comprise either a liquid or gas. The jet pump 60 includes an inlet portal 64, a tapered constriction 66 in the flow path and an elongated extension 68. The extension 68 may extend to a drain or other disposal outlet. A portal 70 is located along the extension 68. The portal 70 has a diameter less than the diameter of a cross-section of the flow path at the point where the portal 70 is located. A tube 72 is connected to the jet pump 60 at the portal 70. The tube 72 is connected to a secondary vessel 74.
The secondary vessel 74 includes a cover 76 and an extension 78. The extension 78 extends from the side of the secondary vessel 74 and is directed generally downward. The secondary vessel 74 contains a secondary reservoir of etchant solution 80. A tube 82 is also connected to the secondary vessel 74. The tubes 72 and 82 extend into the secondary vessel 74 through the cover 76 but do not extend below the level of the etchant solution 80. An air-tight seal exists between the cover 76 and the secondary vessel 74 and between the tubes 72 and 82 and the cover 76.
The tube 82 is connected to an etching block 84 which is similar to the etching block 22 of the previously described embodiment. A tube 86 is connected to the etching block 84 and extends to a primary vessel 88. The primary vessel 88 includes a cover 90 and a primary reservoir of etchant solution 92. The inside of the primary vessel 88 should remain at atmospheric pressure. Extending from the side of the primary vessel 88 is an extension 94 which is directed generally upward. The extension 94 is connected to a check valve 96. The extension 78 is also connected to the check valve 96. Located below the primary vessel 88 is a hot plate 98.
The operation of the decapsulation apparatus 58 is believed to be as follows. The semiconductor device 26 is placed on top of the etching block 84 such that the silicon chip 54 is centered above an etching cup in the etching block 84. The etching cup of the etching block 84 is similar to the etching cup 44 of the etching block 22. The primary reservoir 92 is heated to the proper use-temperature with hot plate 98. The jet pump 12 is activated causing a low pressure zone at the portal 70. This low pressure zone will create a suction which will draw air from the space above the secondary reservoir 80, thus creating another low pressure zone which will draw etchant solution from the primary reservoir 92 through the tube 86 into the etching block 84 and out through the tube 82. The etchant solution drawn through the etching block 84 will spray the semiconductor device 26 in the manner previously described. The etchant solution will be drawn from the primary reservoir 92 until the level drops below the bottom end of the tube 86. At this time atmospheric pressure will be restored to the space above the secondary reservoir 80. When the atmospheric pressure is restored, the check valve 96 will open permitting etchant solution to flow from the secondary reservoir 80 to the primary reservoir 92. As the level of the etchant solution in the primary reservoir 92 rises above the bottom end of the tube 86 the low pressure zone will again be created in the space above the secondary reservoir 80. The low pressure zone created above the secondary reservoir 80 will cause the check valve 96 to close and etchant solution to be drawn from the primary reservoir 92. In this manner, the etchant solution in the primary reservoir 92 will alternately drop below the end of the tube 86 and rise above the end of the tube 86. Thus, the decapsulation apparatus 58 recycles etchant solution and avoids any problems which may arise in disposing of waste etchant solution. The decapsulation apparatus 58 is also advantageous where the etching process will take a long time since the etchant solution in the system will not be used up.
It has been found that the technology most widely used for epoxy-packaged devices is that of a chip with aluminum metalization covered by a protective coating of silicon oxide or nitride and gold wires from exposed contact pads to the lead frame. The epoxy is frequently applied directly to the chip and wires without a protective elastomer die-coat. Frequently, device failures where this technology is used result from corrosion of exposed aluminum on the contact pads. Thus, in decapsulation, it is necessary to make certain that the aluminum has not been attached due to the decapsulation procedure itself. Because aluminum is chemically very active and hot acids are necessary for dissolution of the epoxy, some slight attack may easily occur during decapsulation and lead to erroneous conclusions.
Thus, to prevent corrosion during decapsulation, it is desirable to keep the aluminum within its passive region. As known, aluminum is normally covered by a thin, native, protective oxide layer which insulates the base metal from its environment. If the sealing properties of this passivation layer are lost, the underlying metal may be rapidly attacked in the decapsulation process. Thus, it is desirable to establish and maintain a strong passivation layer.
The stability of the passivation layer on aluminum depends on the temperature, chemical environment and electrical potential of the aluminum. The electrical potential may be externally applied or electrochemical in nature.
The present procedure and apparatus accommodates each of these factors. As to temperature, normally an increase in temperature reduces the passivation layer's sealing properties. At the same time, however, it may lead to chemical reactions which cause the passivation to improve again in a higher temperature range where the rate of passivation layer formation exceeds the rate of attack of the same layer.
As to the chemical environment the addition of a passivator, e.g. sodium-dichromate to the etchant acid tends to strengthen the passivation layer.
Referring to the electrical potential of aluminum, an increased positive potential on the aluminum tends to promote oxidation of the aluminum and depending on the conversion time, leads to the development of a strong passivation layer. However, if the potential exceeds certain positive limits, depending on the temperature and electrolyte, the high electric field may cause local break-down and pitting corrosion.
Thus, a potential range exists for a given chemical environment and temperature in which the passivation layer does protect the underlying aluminum, i.e. the passive region. Below the lower limit, the passivation may vanish or not be formed and above the higher limit, local breakdown results in pitting corrosion.
Thus, with the present invention, the decapsulation may be conducted within the passive region. The method makes it possible to choose from a number of actions to stay within the passive region because it (a) is easy and safe to adapt the temperature; (b) permits use of an externally applied electric bias to keep the aluminum potential within the passive region, in particular, below the potential which is critical for pitting corrosion requiring an imposed current from the electrode 40; and (c) if required, permits the addition of a passivator to the etchant acid.
In practice, it has been found that although at a temperature of approximately 275� C. and an imposed current of approximately five milliamps, the aluminum has not been attacked, temperatures within the range of approximately 220� C. to approximately 300� C. are acceptable. Also, imposed currents within the range of approximately 100 microamps to approximately ten milliamps are acceptable.
Although the present invention has been described in terms of the presently preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that such disclosure is not to be interpreted as limiting. Various alterations and modifications will no doubt become apparent to those skilled in the art after having read the above disclosure. Accordingly, it is intended that the appended claims be interpreted as covering all alterations and modifications as fall within the true spirit and scope of the invention.
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