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US 7485561 B2 Abstract A method of filling a conductive material in a three dimensional integration structure feature formed on a surface of a wafer is disclosed. The feature is filled with a dispersion containing a plurality of conductive particles and a solvent. Then, the solvent is removed from the feature, leaving the plurality of conductive particles in the feature. These two steps are repeated until the feature is filled up with the conductive particles. Then, the conductive particles are annealed in the feature, thereby forming a dense conductive plug in the feature.
Claims(21) 1. A method of filling a conductive material into a feature formed on a surface of a workpiece, the method comprising:
aligning a micro-nozzle over a feature having a width of about 10μm to about 100 μm and a depth of more than five times the width, the feature forming part of a three-dimensional interconnect structure for an integrated circuit;
filling an ink comprising copper particles and a surfactant into the feature, using the micro-nozzle;
drying the ink so that the copper particles remain in the feature; and
annealing the copper particles in the feature to form a copper structure in the feature.
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using a micro-nozzle to inject a dispersion directly into an opening, the opening forming part of a three-dimensional interconnect structure for connection of integrated circuits, the opening having a width of at least about 5 μm and an aspect ratio of about 2 or greater, the dispersion comprising a plurality of nanoparticles and a liquid;
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Description The present invention generally relates to semiconductor integrated circuit technology and, more particularly, to a process for filling features. Conventional semiconductor devices or integrated circuits (ICs) generally include a semiconductor substrate, usually a silicon substrate, and a plurality of sequentially formed dielectric layers and conductive paths or interconnects made of conductive materials. IC interconnects are usually formed by filling a conductive material such as copper into features (openings) formed in the dielectric layers. Such features include, but are not limited to, vias, cavities, and trenches that are filled to define lines, pads and contacts. In a typical integrated circuit, multiple levels of interconnect networks laterally extend with respect to the substrate surface. Interconnects formed in different layers can be electrically connected using vias filled with contacts. Recently, work has been carried out to develop high-density, low-capacitance vertical interconnect technologies for integrated circuit systems. These wafer level integration and packaging technologies are aimed at increasing IC system performance in terms of speed and reduced power consumption while reducing weight and volume. The vertical interconnects enable three dimensional (3-D) homogeneous integration of multiple layers of ICs as well as 3-D heterogeneous integration of multiple layers of ICs with various devices fabricated in different materials. Thus, 3-D integration includes integrating multiple ICs either at the chip or wafer level. The resulting multi-layer structures offer optimal short interconnect paths and large inter-layer signal bandwidth compared to the existing wire bonding technologies with high inductance, low speed, low wiring density and high cross talk. 3-D interconnect structures comprise larger features in terms of depths and widths, compared to the standard IC interconnect structures. Standard IC interconnect structures include sub-micron width vias and trenches at lower metal layers and may also have 50-100 micrometers (μm) wide lines and bond-pads, especially at the highest metal layers. Feature depth may range from 0.15-0.6 μm for lower metal levels and it may be in the range of 1-5 μm at the higher metal levels of typical IC interconnects. The aspect ratio (depth-to-width ratio) of small or narrow features in an IC interconnect is typically 2 or higher, whereas the aspect ratio of the larger features (e.g., wider than about 3 μm in the above example) are smaller than 1, typically smaller than 0.1 for lower metal layers such as M1 and M2, the lowest two levels of metal in an integrated circuit. In comparison, 3-D integration structures are much deeper. Although their widths are large, their aspect ratios are also larger than 1. In other words, the features have depths larger than their widths. These structures typically include vias with diameters or widths of 10-100 μm and aspect ratios of more than 5, even higher than 10. Therefore, processes applicable to filling the narrow features of IC interconnects with a metal do not necessarily apply to filling the wider and deeper, i.e., larger, features of 3-D interconnects. The most commonly used processing approach for filling a conductor into IC interconnect damascene vias or trenches is electrochemical deposition or electroplating. Electroplating techniques are relatively low cost. In addition, they have the capability of filling narrow and high aspect ratio features in a bottom-up fashion so that voids and other defects do not form in the features. In an electroplating process, a conductive material such as copper is deposited to fill such features. The material is then annealed for grain growth. Then, a material removal technique, such as chemical mechanical polishing (CMP), is employed to planarize and remove the excess metal or overburden from the top surface of the wafer, leaving conductive material only in the features. It should be noted that for IC interconnect formation it is beneficial to deposit some overburden thickness onto the top surface or field regions of the wafer surface. Such overburden helps grain growth within the small features and helps reduce resistance of copper within the features. 3-D integration using the IC interconnect approaches described above are challenging. First of all, deposition of continuous and uniform barrier and copper seed layers on the internal surfaces of the extremely deep vias is very difficult, if not impossible, especially for via depths of 50 μm or more. To avoid the void 15, the seed layer thickness may be increased to make it more continuous within the via. Then, a situation shown in Therefore, there is a need for development of new approaches that fills the large features, such as those of 3-D integration structures, with a conductive material such as copper in a cost effective manner without voids and other defects within the features. According to one aspect of the invention, a method of filling a conductive material into a feature formed on a surface of a workpiece is disclosed. The method is used for filling a conductive material into a feature having a width of at least 5 micrometers and a depth of at least twice the width. The method comprises filling an ink comprising copper particles into the feature. The ink is dried so that the copper particles remain in the feature. The copper particles are annealed in the feature to form a copper structure in the feature. According to another aspect of the invention, a method of filling a conductive material in an opening formed in a surface of a wafer is disclosed. The method comprises filling the opening with a dispersion comprising a plurality of nanoparticles and a liquid. The liquid is removed from the opening, leaving the plurality of nanoparticles in the opening. The nanoparticles are fused in the opening to form a conductive plug. For purposes of summarizing the invention and the advantages achieved over the prior art, certain objects and advantages of the invention have been described above and as further described below. Of course, it is to be understood that not necessarily all such objects or advantages may be achieved in accordance with any particular embodiment of the invention. Thus, for example, those skilled in the art will recognize that the invention may be embodied or carried out in a manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or group of advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving other objects or advantages as may be taught or suggested herein. All of these embodiments are intended to be within the scope of the invention herein disclosed. These and other embodiments of the present invention will become readily apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments having reference to the attached figure, the invention not being limited to any particular preferred embodiment(s) disclosed. The preferred embodiments of the present invention provide dispersion or ink deposition processes for defect-free filling of a feature (cavity or opening) formed on a surface of substrate. Preferably, the dispersion process is used to fill a feature having a large width and depth. The process may include at least two steps: a deposition step that fills a dispersion containing conductive particles into a feature; and an annealing step that fuses the conductive particles to form a conductive plug within the feature. In one embodiment, the process deposits or fills a conductive material into a feature with a width of at least 5 μm, preferably at least 10 μm. The feature may have an aspect ratio of at least 2. In other words, the feature has a depth of at least twice the width of the feature. In certain embodiments, the aspect ratios may be more than 5, even higher than 10. The term, �aspect ratio,� as used herein, refers to a depth-to-width ratio. The deposition step and the annealing step will now be described in detail. Deposition Step First, a composition containing conductive particles is prepared. The composition may also be referred to as a dispersion or an ink. Exemplary materials for the conductive particles are copper (Cu), copper alloys, or other conductive materials that may improve reliability of the conductive elements being formed, particularly for 3-D interconnect structures. Other examples of materials for the conductive particles include, but are not limited to, silver (Ag), nickel (Ni), gold (Au), and aluminum (Al). In certain embodiments, mixtures, alloys, or oxides of the foregoing materials may be used for the conductive particles. In the case of oxides, the particles may be non-conductive and later converted to a conductive material, as will be appreciated in view of the disclosure hereinbelow. The illustrated embodiment is suited to form conductive plugs including mixtures or alloys of conductive materials. Such conductive plugs can easily be formed by controlling the composition(s) of the particles in the dispersion. For example, by mixing controlled ratios of copper particles with silver particles within the dispersion, Cu�Ag conductive plugs may be obtained. Alternatively, particles formed of a material including both Cu and Ag (such as Cu�Ag alloys) may be used to form Cu�Ag conductive plugs. In one embodiment, a dispersion or an ink containing Cu is prepared. The dispersion contains nano-size particles of Cu. The Cu particles are suspended and dispersed in a solution. The particles may have an average diameter between about 1 nm and about 500 nm, preferably between about 5 nm and about 100 nm. In the illustrated embodiment, the deposition step is conducted for features that are wider than 5 μm, such that the size of the particles is not limited by the size of the opening of the features. Rather, it is dictated by the ability to obtain a uniform and well-applicable dispersion. Usually smaller particle size gives better dispersion and better ink quality. However, it is more difficult and costly to produce smaller nanoparticles. In that respect, use of inks for standard IC integration is problematic since features that are narrower than 70 nm need to be filled in that application and this would only be possible if the particle size were much smaller than 10 nm, preferably smaller than 5 nm. Preparing nanoparticle powders and dispersions or inks with such small particle sizes is not very practical because as the particle size gets smaller, the ratio of surface area (4πR2) to bulk volume (4πR3/3) of the spherical particles gets larger and larger. In this regime, particles tend to lose their copper-like properties and their characteristics are dominated more by their surface. Accordingly, it is preferred to employ larger than or equal to 5 nm size particles. The copper particles for use in the dispersion may be obtained by various methods. Examples of such methods include, but are not limited to, evaporation or sputtering of copper into an inert gas such as Ar or He at pressures of 10−3 to 800 Torr. Various atomization or spray approaches may also be utilized. In one embodiment, the dispersion may be prepared by adding the copper particles obtained as above into a liquid carrier. Examples of the liquid carrier include, but are not limited to, water, alcohol, and other organic solvents such as ethylene glycol or glycerol. Additives such as surfactants and/or dispersion agents may be then added to the dispersion. The dispersion may include various surfactants and dispersing agents (cationic, anionic or neutral) commercially available, e.g., from Rohm and Haas of Philadelphia, Pa. Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) is a material that may be used as an additive that helps dispersion of the particles in the dispersion. The copper particles may be in an amount between about 5 wt % and about 50 wt %, preferably between about 20 wt % and about 30 wt % of the dispersion. Then, agitation is provided, preferably through sonic vibration or sonication for the copper particles to form a stable dispersion. The viscosity of the dispersion is adjusted (by selection of particle size, carrier and percentage of nanoparticles in the dispersion) so that the dispersion flows and fills the features characteristic of 3-D structures once applied to a wafer surface. After the dispersion is prepared, it is deposited on a wafer surface including 3-D integration structure features such as cavities, vias, or trenches. Various approaches such as spraying, spinning, dipping, etc. may be used for application. One preferred method involves delivery of the dispersion on the wafer surface followed by spinning to get rid of excess dispersion on field regions of the wafer surface. Alternatively, the dispersion may be delivered to the whole wafer surface, and then a sweeper may sweep excess dispersion from the field regions, leaving it mainly in the cavities. It should be noted that the embodiments of the invention do not require a continuous copper seed layer on the inner walls of the 3-D structure features since it does not involve electroplating. In the illustrated embodiment, no copper seed layer is necessary provided that wetting of the via walls by the dispersion is adequate. Since the dispersion preferably contains surfactants in their formulation, once the dispersion is delivered to the wafer surface, it is pulled into the features due to the strong surface tension and fills them without any voids and defects. There are also other methods of improving void-free gap fill by the dispersion as will be described below. Since the weight percent of copper in the dispersion is less than 100%, the dispersion may be applied more than once onto the surface of the wafer to completely fill the features with the copper particles. Annealing Step After the deposition step(s), the feature(s) filled with copper particles is subjected to an annealing or densification step at which the copper particles are fused together, thereby forming a substantially dense copper plug 60, as shown. It should be noted that the density of the copper plug may be controlled by choosing the shape and size of the particles in the dispersion. While spherical particles or flat particles in the form of plates may yield high density, particles with random shapes and forms yield lower density. Mixing relatively large particles with small ones in the dispersion may also increase the density since small particles can fill the gaps between large ones. Control of density of the plug may be important to minimize stress caused by the plug on the 3-D structures. Specifically, a plug with micro-porosity may be obtained by the present technique and such a plug, although highly conductive, may induce less stress on the 3-D integration structures. The annealing step may include a heat treatment preferably at a temperature of between about 200� C. and about 500� C., more preferably between about 300� C. and 400� C. Examples of heat treatment include, but are not limited to, furnace annealing, laser annealing, and rapid thermal annealing (RTA). The atmosphere during the annealing step may be an inert atmosphere (Ar, He, N2, etc), a reducing atmosphere (H2, CO, alcohol vapor etc.), or vacuum. In the illustrated embodiment, copper is used as an exemplary material to form the dispersion. In other embodiments, the dispersion may include alloys or compounds of copper. In one embodiment, instead of copper particles, metal oxide particles, such as copper oxide, may be used in the formulation of a dispersion. In such an embodiment, the annealing step may be carried out in a reducing atmosphere at reduced pressure, atmospheric pressure or above atmospheric pressure to reduce the oxide into pure copper. Such an embodiment can be advantageous because oxide reduction is an exothermic process and releases heat helping local fusing between the particles, thereby yielding a dense copper plug. In another embodiment, a mixture of copper and copper-oxide particles may also be used in the dispersion. Electronic Devices Another aspect of the invention provides an electronic device including an electronic circuit having an interconnect made by the method described above. The electronic device may include, but is not limited to consumer electronic products, electronic circuits, electronic circuit components, parts of the consumer electronic products, electronic test equipments, etc. The consumer electronic products may include, but are not limited to, a mobile phone, a telephone, a television, a computer monitor, a computer, a hand-held computer, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a microwave, a refrigerator, a stereo system, a cassette recorder or player, a DVD player, a CD player, a VCR, an MP3 player, a radio, a camcorder, a camera, a digital camera, a portable memory chip, a washer, a dryer, a washer/dryer, a copier, a facsimile machine, a scanner, a multi functional peripheral device, a wrist watch, a clock, etc. Further, the electronic device may include unfinished intermediate products. Although various preferred embodiments and the best mode have been described in detail above, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that many modifications of the exemplary embodiment are possible without materially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of this invention. Patent Citations
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Hard Rock Cafe is a chain of theme restaurants founded in 1971 by Americans Isaac Tigrett and Peter Morton in London. In 1979, the cafe began covering its walls with rock and roll memorabilia, a tradition which expanded to others in the chain. In 2007, Hard Rock was sold to the Seminole Tribe of Florida, and is headquartered in Orlando, Florida. Currently, there are 175 Hard Rock locations in 53 countries with the largest in Orlando.
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British Telecom Company BT Is in Exclusive Talks to Buy EE
The exclusive talks come as BT is looking to re-enter the mobile phone business as it competes with other carriers who are branching out into broadband and television services.
December 15, 2014, Monday
British Telecom Giant BT in Talks to Acquire EE
The announcement came days after BT said it was in talks with investors in two of Britain's cellphone carriers about a potential takeover offer.
November 26, 2014, Wednesday
BT in a Strong Position for Mobile M.&A.
The British fixed-line giant has a choice of two mobile networks to buy, O2 or EE, and few likely counterbidders, says Quentin Webb of Reuters Breakingviews.
November 24, 2014, Monday
British Telecommunications Giant BT Says It Is in Talks to Acquire O2
In a brief statement, BT said it was in discussions with shareholders of two of Britain's mobile operators, including O2, about a possible takeover.
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A deal would give British Sky Broadcasting control of Sky Deutschland and Sky Italia and allow it to create a Pan-European satellite provider.
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Not matter what happens, the man newly elected pope walks out of the conclave is GOD's choice. Whatever cabal or agenda there was simply became a tool in God's hands. We must have faith and trust God.
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STEM Extension
17-Month Extension of Optional Practical Training for students in STEM fields of study
On April 8, 2008, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published an interim final rule that permits students in F-1 status who are on post-completion OPT to apply for a 17-month extension of employment authorization provided they meet all of the following requirements:
Student must have earned a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree in a field on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Programs list. See the official list of approved CIP codes or contact ISSS to learn more about specific Middlebury majors that qualify.
Student must be currently participating in a 12-month period of OPT, working for a U.S. employer in a job directly related to the student's STEM major area of study.
The student's current or prospective employer must be registered with the DHS E-Verify employment verification system. Students can find a list of E-Verify employers by using this DHS tool.
The student has not previously received a 17-month OPT extension.
The employer must agree to report the termination or departure of the student to ISSS within 48 hours of the termination or departure. See below for employer requirements.
Students are only eligible for one STEM extension during their time in the U.S. This means that if you go onto graduate school in a STEM field after already using your STEM extension, you are not eligible for a second extension.
Time line for the STEM extension
The application for the 17-month OPT extension must be received by USCIS prior to the expiration date of the student's current OPT Employment Authorization Document (EAD), and no later than 30 days after the student's ISSS advisor signs the OPT recommendation on Form I-20. Call ISSS, (802) 443-5858 or email firstname.lastname@example.com to speak with an advisor to learn more about the STEM extension.
Maintenance of F-1 Status during the 17-Month OPT Extension
Restrictions on Unemployment
Students approved for the 17-month OPT extension may not accrue an aggregate of more than 120 days of unemployment during their entire 29-month OPT period (i.e., during the initial 12 months of OPT plus the 17-month extension).
Restrictions Regarding OPT Employers
Students authorized for an OPT STEM extension must work at least 20 hours per week for an E-Verify employer in a position directly related to the student's STEM degree. There is no limit on the maximum number of hours a student may work and a student may work for multiple employers as long as each employer is registered with E-Verify.
Working while the OPT Extension Application is Pending
If the initial 12-month period of OPT expires before the OPT extension is approved, the interim final rule automatically extends the student's work authorization for up to 180 days. Students should provide a copy of the I-765 Receipt Notice to their employer to prove eligibility for continued employment.
Reporting Requirements
The student is required to report the following information to ISSS throughout the entire period of the OPT extension. Failure to report properly could be considered a violation of the student's F-1 immigration status.
- Report changes to your name, address, and employer information. These changes need to be reported within 10 days of the change. Report changes by e-mailing email@example.com Failure to report such changes could be considered a violation of your F-1 status and may result in termination of your OPT.
Employer Requirements to Report Termination of Employment
If the student's employment is terminated or the student departs the company/organization, the employer must contact ISSS – within 48 hours of the termination or departure. If the student is absent from work for more than five (5) days without the employer's approval, the employer must also report to ISSS that the student is no longer working. The employer may report the termination/departure by sending an email to email@example.com or by calling (802) 443-5858.
Travel outside the U.S.
Students should not travel outside the U.S. unless they have received their EAD. In order to reenter the U.S. in F-1 status, students will need their EAD, Form I-20 with the OPT endorsement, a travel signature less than six months old, a valid F-1 visa, and a valid passport. Students should also carry proof of their employment or a job offer. Students whose OPT employment has been interrupted are advised not to travel abroad until they have found new employment as they may not be readmitted to the U.S. in F-1 status.
Extended Absence from the U.S. or
Entry to the U.S. in a New Immigration Status
Authorization for OPT is automatically terminated if the student is physically absent from the U.S. for more than five months or if the student is admitted to the U.S. in another temporary non-immigrant status (such as entry as a B-2 visitor).
Beginning a new program of study
Authorization for OPT is automatically terminated if the student officially transfers to another school or begins study at another educational level on a new Form I-20.
Legal Options after the Completion of the 17-Month Period of OPT
H-1B Cap-Gap Extension of Status and Work Authorization until October 1st.
A student's F-1 status and OPT employment authorization will be extended if the student is the beneficiary of a timely filed H-1B petition requesting change of status and an employment start date of October 1st of the following fiscal year. This benefit applies to all students on OPT, not just STEM students. The extension of status and work authorization automatically terminates upon the rejection, denial, or revocation of the H-1B petition filed on the student's behalf.
60-Day Grace Period
Once students have completed their 17-month extension of OPT, they are permitted to remain in the United States for up to sixty days in order to prepare for departure. Students are not permitted to continue employment during this period (unless authorized under the H-1 cap-gap benefit; see above). While travel within the U.S. is permitted during the grace period, departure from the country and reentry is not permitted during this time. Once a student departs the U.S., the grace period is concluded.
Change/Adjustment to another visa status
Students who intend to remain in the U.S. following completion of their 17-month extension of OPT and whose primary purpose will not be full-time study may qualify to apply for a change of status. An ISSS advisor may be able to give general information about eligibility for change to another nonimmigrant status (such as H-1B or TN temporary nonimmigrant worker categories, or F-2 dependent category). General information about immigration status can be found on the USCIS web site at www.uscis.gov.
NOTE: that this is an interim rule. While the provisions of this interim rule took effect on April 8, 2008, they are subject to change before the final rule is published.
Students are encouraged to contact ISSS with questions relating to the cap gap, eligibility requirements and documentation procedures.


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45 And he entered into the temple [courts] [and] began to drive out those who were selling, | 45 Then he entered the temple area and began driving out those who were selling. |
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Gourmet | March 2001
by Pierre Gagnaire
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What is pistachio paste? Is this something you can buy? Or do you have to make it? I wanted to try this one, but I'm just not sure.
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Creditors of ABC Learning have voted to wind up the failed childcare company at a meeting in Brisbane.
ABC Learning, formerly based in Brisbane, collapsed in November 2008 owing almost $2 billion.
The sale of the Australian business to not-for-profit consortium GoodStart was finalised on Monday.
Today's meeting has been told leases on the majority of centres are expected to be transferred by the end of the month.
A report presented to the meeting showed ABC Learning understated write downs by more than $1 billion for the 2008 financial year.
Creditors unanimously voted in favour of the administrator's recommendation that the company be wound up.
The administrators of ABC Learning say it will be several years before general creditors see any money.
Administrator Peter Walker says creditors are owed $1.9 billion.
"We wouldn't comment on any individual creditor, but I'd suggest none of the unsecured creditors would see any funds in the next few years," he said.
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20 You may charge foreigners interest, but you may not charge your brothers interest; that way God, your God, will bless all the work that you take up and the land that you are entering to possess. | 20 You may charge a foreigner interest, but not a brother Israelite, so that the LORD your God may bless you in everything you put your hand to in the land you are entering to possess. |
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Ottawa County Media Room
A handful of County Offices respond to media inquiries directly including:
Ottawa County Department of Public Health - Kristina Wieghmink (616) 494-5597
Ottawa County Community Mental Health - Anna Bednarek (616) 494-5545
Ottawa County Sheriff's Office - (616) 738-4000
If you are having trouble determining to whom you should direct your inquiry, the Communications Manager is a great place to start.
Do you feel like you are the last to know about an Ottawa County Press Release? We are happy to add you to our media contact list. Email or call Shannon Felgner at (616) 738-4672.
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Plenty to do at the Nature Education Center
While the weather outside seems unpredictable this winter, you can count on Ottawa County's Nature Education Center to offer countless fun activities! The Nature Education Center is within Hemlock Crossing Park at 8115 West Olive Road in West Olive. Sunday Family Hours: Bring your clan for a fun-filled Family Hour Every Sunday at the Nature Education Center within Hemlock Crossing Park. These one-hour, indoor-outdoor programs begin at 2pm. Register at least two days in advance by calling 616-786-4847 and pay only one dollar per child. Late registrants or walk-ins (space permitting) pay two dollars child. Programs vary but incorporate a story, hike, craft, or hands-on activity. Sunday Family Hours are best suited for groups with children ages five and older. At your discretion, younger children may enjoy the program with extra assistance and supervision from their caregivers. Read More.
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I love the breakfast cookies by Quaker Oats, but these are even better! I keep them in the freezer, then pull one out when I need a quick snack or breakfast. If you add chocolate chips, they're even more of a treat!
1 large banana, mashed (1/2 cup)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat two cookie sheets with cooking spray, set aside.
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2 You will be judged in the same way that you judge others, and the amount you give to others will be given to you. | 2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. |
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Remember who you are supposed to hate
Yep, the Bengals suck this year. This does not mean that you should hate the Pittsburgh Steelers any less than any other year. Here is a reminder of the 10 reasons to hate Pittsburgh tomorrow: 1. Bandwagon fans - The Steelers don't travel well. The thing is, they have "fans" all across the country. Most of these people have never even been to Pittsburgh but claim to be a Steeler fan for life. There are several reasons there are so many of these bandwagoning mouth breathers all across the country: - Some people just like rooting for the teams that win. These are the worst kind, you see their fandom goes as far as who is the hot team right now. Everyone hates these people. - Some claim to root for the Steelers because their dad or grandfather did. I hate to break it to you, but your dad or grandpa is a bandwagoning dipshit and you have fallen into the loser trap they set. You see the Steelers were a joke of an organization for a long time before they welcomed and encouraged steroid use in the 1970's. A bunch of championships were won by a group of players who are no longer with us due to the effects the bull semen or whatever roids they were on had on their bodies. So your pops was just like you, a bandwagoning douche nozzle a generation earlier. 2. Troy Polamalu - Sure the guy is a great player (even though our very own Cedric Benson knocked him silly last season). But seriously, can there be anything more gay than him doing all those shampoo commercials? I mean whats next? Is he going to be faking orgasms in a waterfall or something? This dudes hair is more famous than he is and Steeler fans are ok with that. Peyton Manning is even sick of seeing this guys hair in commercials. Do you think Rey Maualuga would be caught dead in a Dove commercial? I get it, he has hair and it is long. His hair is so pretty Mike Tomlin has to forcibly restrain Big Ben from trying to rape it. 3. Yinzers - What the **** is that? The population of Pittsburgh (all with 45 chromosomes I presume) fail to properly use the English language and mash, make up and butcher words and they celebrate it as culture. Pittsburghese is an accent or dialect that people in Pittsburgh speak. Instead of staying downtown they say dahntahn instead of You Guys its Yinz. Then they make fun of the Bengals saying WhoDey. 4. Black and Gold - So the Steelers wear black and gold. So do the Penguins, and the Pirates. What mongloid thought up this brilliance. The town constantly looks like a fat numbered bumblebee convention. 5. Ben Roethlisberger apologists - I briefly wrote for another blog where each week we would nominate someone as the douche bag of the week. We grabbed the shittiest of people anywhere from the guys responsible for the economy collapse to people that have hurt kids. On an off week we chose Big Ben as the weekly candidate and we got 20 times more comments on that article than any other. Steeler fans scour the net to defend their beloved QB. Most in the middle of the night probably looking for spank material. The guy makes the dumbest decisions in life and you all celebrate him for it. Shit that is messed up. 6. Hines Ward - The grinning dirtiest player in the NFL is easy to hate. The Steeler fan will tell you how his late pansy hits are just tough football when in reality it is because he is a puss. You know the kind of guy he is. He is your friend who when a fight breaks out will stand in the back and only punch a guy when he is not looking, or the guy in a mash pit who stands on the side and pushes anyone with their backs to them. Steeler fans think it is him being tough, the rest of the world knows he is just cheap. Also, when porn star Jesse Jane was asked about her relationship with Hines Ward. She said something along the lines of "Let's just say he's more Korean than Black." Ouch. 7. Myron Cope - A broadcast legend responsible for some great terms like "double yoi". What the **** does that even mean? I fail to understand how such a biased broadcaster has been celebrated so much. He is also responsible for the terrible towel. 8. Terrible towel - Speaking of the terrible towel, this is one piece of fan equipment that is the most annoying of all the rest. All this towel tells the rest of the stadium is that you have little understanding of the game and have just shown up to wave some laundry. Last season I had an 8 year old kid standing on the seat in front of me waving his towel the whole game right in my face. He started the wave sometime during the national anthem and is probably still waving. I have never wanted to punch an 8 year old as bad as that kid. I softened when I looked at his parents and realized this kid has absolutely no shot in life. 9. Ben Roethlisberger - If I was the water boy for the Bengals and they won the super bowl, I could probably parlay that into impressing some lady and getting some action. Shit, if the Bengals won the big game, I could probably use owning this blog to get some action. Ben, as a super bowl winning QB, fails to impress anyone and has had to force himself on underage girls. You would think a super bowl star could come up with better game than surprising drunk women with his wang hanging out. This missing link looking asshole is a true douche bag. 10. The city of Pittsburgh - This town lives and dies with the Steelers. The depressing filthy stink hole of a city is bad enough, but the mood can be measured by how the Steelers did the previous game. These people have no problem with crime, rust, deterioration, stink or filth as long as the Steelers are winning. Bring this fact up to anyone in Pittsburgh and the usually respond with how many super bowls has your team won. http://network.yardbarker.com/author...ternal/3774345 this writer should be shot and killed
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Jealousy runs deep with this dude! It amazes me that people take so much time hating the Steelers ... it almost makes them a fan ... you know, like a love/hate type of relationship! LOL!
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I like how people who despises a team, They feel the need to take a shot at their city as well. For real this is so old, people need to stop doing that crap, I hate the bungles, but you don't see me naming different reasons why I hate Cincinnati, or My hate for the Ravens, but you don't see me taking a shot at their city, because of my despise towards the team. I remember one article where it said people from Pittsburgh is nothing but a bunch of dumb rednecks who don't have a college education. For a minute when I heard that I was offended, but after a while it started to sound more and more stupid to me. It's nothing but jealously talk, I don't care where your from or who you are, people are always going to come up with an excuse to hate something that you proudly support. And they can't stand it no longer, to the point where they would say anything bad about your team, the city, the people. Haters don't sugar-coat nothing.
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Yet another example of why the internet giving everyone an opportunity to post their thoughts has a down side to it
This guy is a moron - the recent revelation to me is that columnists with major newspapers such as Mike Preston with The Baltimore Sun now write the same sort of adolescent tripe |
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It's a douchenozzle's BLOG. Why the f^&%$ do you care?
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I'm sure you get the same on the Ratbird, Stains, and Bungles sites. It proves that there are a lot of sore losers around the division.
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Ive never been to Pittsburgh(yet),was instilled in me by a Grandmother from there.35 years later,im still in a complete,dont *uckin bother me zone when they are playing!Im a true fan and did not know there are rules and guidelines on being a fan?What an idiot!Yes we are world wide,im from Los Angeles,and when I was a kid we had both the Raiders and Rams,Ha,ha,so many years later,you can see I made an excellent choice!!!That idiot put alot of time and effort into that,WOW,get a life!!!
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This is my first post, but I have been learning a lot from this forum! We are building in the fall. I have been working on this plan and am wanting opinions. Our architect has it now, working on it also. This plan is around 2100 sq. ft. We have an optional 1800 sq. ft. plan that puts the front bathroom where the office is (not sure which one we'll go with due to pricing). It isn't labeled but I feel like it's pretty easy to understand. The walled off hallway in the living room is stairs to go down to finished basement. Between the kitchen and garage is a wall of pantry cabinets, closet on opposite wall with bench and cubbies by the garage. I also DO want the laundry area on the opposite site of the house so I don't have to listen to it while I sleep and my dirty boys/husband can put their dirty stuff straight in the laundry room before tracking it through the house! Also had corner fireplace in living area at one point but then deleted it (that's why windows aren't centered). Thanks for any input! |
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You're going to get some great advice here! I wish we had found this site earlier in our housebuilding process - we def would done some things differently if we had gotten REAL advice - not just taken our architect or builders "word for it," which wasn't always in our best interest. Is the room with no windows the office? And is your cooktop in your island? We considered that but were talked out of it because of venting it and the hood in between the kitchen and the living area. Have you used Houzz.com to see what it will look like? I love having the garage doors on the side of the house instead of the front! Such great curb appeal. For your master bath, I might try to get a separate shower and tub and sacrifice the smaller closet. Thats a feature we really love in our home and you have a very large walk in. |
I like it! If you do move the hall bath to the office you'll be able to have plumbing back to back with the master which can make things easier. The only thing missing that would be an issue for me is not having a guest coat closet by the front door. If the front bath moves across the hall then you can widen your entry a bit and gain that closet if that will matter to you. I would split the lockers on that wall and move the entrance from the kitchen between them. That messes with your L shape kitchen and island but I prefer a C shape with smaller island and that then gives you a bit of separation from your dining area. That's a personal preference for me but maybe not for you. |
Thanks! Yes there is supposed to be a door into the garage on the side! I do want the stove on the island, since that is where I spend most of my time I don't want to be staring at a wall! We plan on getting a vent around the stove itself and not a hood (don't want to block views/keep open concept). I also don't want to spend money on separate bath/shower since we never ever take baths. I thought having plumbing together would be helpful, but our builder said it doesn't make a difference since all plumbing will be coming in from underneath? A closet by the front door WOULD be helpful, I may take part of that bedroom closet and make a door in the entryway. But we also have massive amounts of closet/coat space by the garage? I don't like split cabinets and I want it open to the dining area. Thanks so much for opinions! It is so helpful to think about things differently! I've been staring at this for months! |
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I would consider shifting the garage 4' or so to the left. It will likely cost a little more since it likely complicate your roof design but that little breathing room by the front door will help. That would give you the opportunity to put a window in the mud bath if you like also (however I would probably switch the laundry with the mud bathroom, I prefer more separation from bathroom and kitchen/eating/entertaining areas.) If you do decide to get rid of the office, I would shift the kids bath to the end of the hall where the master closet is and put the master closet where the office is, I am not a fan of having to cross the room while getting ready in the morning but again that could be me. If you did put the bathroom at the end of the halls, you could just do two walk in closets between the bedrooms and possibly a hall linen closet which would let you pull the rooms up and skinny it up. I would also consider bumping one of the bedrooms out 2', to add some architectural interest (again adds cost though) If you do bump on the rooms out, I would switch it to have 2 single windows instead of a double, I noticed all the windows on the front of the house are double which may seem a little redundant. Good luck! As a side note, I completely understand on debating the square footage, we are also planning a full basement so it is constantly a question of how much is too much? Adding 300 square feet of finished space upstairs adds a total of 600 sf of heated space - always a factor we're thinking about! |
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Kim Jong-nam, mentioned as a possible successor before Japanese immigration officials in 2001 nabbed him at Tokyo's Narita Airport trying to enter Japan with a fake Dominican passport, has lived for years in the gambling center of Macao on the southeastern China coast. His excuse that he wanted to take his 4-year-old son to Disneyland did not impress the Japanese authorities, who finally sent him on to China after holding him for several days.
After that, Kim Jong-nam appeared to have been on the outs with his father. He was reported in the media here to have heard of his father's death from Chinese, not North Korean, officials while visiting Beijing but was reportedly banned from flying to Pyongyang and is believed to have returned to Macao.
Before the incident at Narita, so worried was his step mother, the mother of Jong-un and Jong-chul, that Jong-nam was a possible rival for power with her own sons that she is rumored to have wanted to have him assassinated during a trip to Europe some time before she passed away in Paris.
Kim Jong-nam may have fallen still deeper into disfavor after a Japanese newspaper early this year quoted him as saying "hereditary succession" did not "fit socialism and my father was against it" but it "was done to stabilize the framework of the nation."
"He's talked about succession in unflattering terms," says Mr. Breen. "That regime is very unflattering to those who betray them." He notes that a nephew of Kim Il-sung was assassinated by North Korean agents in 1997 after defecting to South Korea and writing a tell-all book about his uncle.
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The case of Kim Jong-chul, as the full blood older brother of Kim Jong-un, is quite different. "He definitely stays in Pyongyang," says Baek Sung-joo, director of the security and strategy center of the Korea Institute for Defense Analyses. "He has a close relationship with Jong-nam.


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