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All signs point to an active and profitable fall '12 season, according to the heads of the industry's largest domestic trade shows.
Event organizers told Footwear News they expect footwear's momentum — and profitability — to continue through the fall. And while they were split on whether 2012 would be a turnaround year for the U.S. economy as a whole, all agreed that the prospects were bright for shoes as a category.
FN spoke with the leaders of the major shows about attracting new attendees, utilizing mobile apps and social media, and how the European economy, as well as sourcing issues, could impact the industry in the coming year.
Below are comments from Chris DeMoulin, president of Magic International; Kenji Haroutunian, show director of Outdoor Retailer; David Kahan, president of ENK Footwear Group; Joe Moore, president and CEO of FFANY; and Laura Conwell-O'Brien, show manager of The Atlanta Shoe Market.
What kind of feedback are you hearing from buyers and exhibitors going into the fall shows?
CD: It's very upbeat. Footwear is on fire right now, and that has translated into the show. We have a lot more brands coming, good growth and pre-registration of buyers is up. It's going to be a very positive and dynamic show.
KH: Outdoor sales have been [up in the] strong single digits all year, and the expectation is that with smart inventory management and intelligent operations, the shows and the industry should be solid in 2012.
DK: Most [companies] sound cautious, yet optimistic, about the year ahead. While there was a fair amount of promotional activity at retail during the holiday season, key items are selling well and, in general, footwear seems to be outpacing the broader ready-to-wear business.
JM: Buyers remain cautiously optimistic and are buying to plan. They are encouraged that 2012 will be brighter.
LCO: Retailers are being very conservative with their buying this season as they are worried about the future of our economy. In saying that, they also realize that they must buy new product to keep their stores fresh. The exhibitors are having a tough time with how conservative the buyers are being.
Are you sensing that 2012 will be a turnaround year for the economy and a good year for the footwear business?
CD: Footwear was one of the first segments to rebound from the recession, and from a growth standpoint, it seems to be leading everything else. All signs seem to suggest that will continue into 2012.
KH: I wouldn't call 2012 a turnaround year. "Stabilizing year" might be more how I feel. With the elections coming, and with uncertainty in both the European and Asian markets, demand will still be tepid. For functional and well-made footwear in the specialty outdoor channel, I'm confident that growth will continue, though.
DK: My feeling is that 2012 will be more of the same as far as the general economy goes. This has just become the new normal. Still, footwear should outpace the general economy, as well as the broader ready-to-wear market. Consumers, especially women, still like to believe they deserve a great pair of shoes every so often. Psychologically, even in challenging times, it's a great purchase.
JM: We are already showing an upward trend for the February show in registrations and exhibitors. The increase in business and new vendors is a sign of changing times.
LCO: 2012 will be a transitional year for everyone. I believe the footwear business will be consistent, but will not show an increase until consumers have regained their confidence in the economy.
What are your main concerns for this buying season?
KH: [There are] the usual weak winter concerns, [because] early snow increases confidence among outdoor retailers. [Another concern is] inaction in Washington, resulting in painful mandated cuts to public services, including parks, trails and water access.
DK: The biggest concern is just consumer confidence. Unemployment is still high, a testy election season lies ahead, and many consumers have become far more accustomed to living on a budget. Still, great new product always drives demand, so I'd have to say, the only concern in the end is whether there will be enough new, exciting product introductions to generate excitement at retail.
CD: We're focused on creating the best show experience we can. There is no looming dark cloud on the horizon that seems to be an issue for us.
JM: The unknown factors regarding sourcing in China and other countries and the increase in raw material prices remain unsettled.
LCO: Obviously, it's the economy. If we all knew there was an end in sight, we would be able to deal with it better.
Will the ongoing economic crisis in Europe impact international attendance at the shows?
CD: I'm sure it will hinder some people, but in general, we'll have more European brands on the show floor and a broader presence from the footwear associations in Europe. Our international buyer pre-registration is up about 10 percent.
KH: I would suspect less of a rise in international attendance [compared with recent shows], so maybe only a 5 percent increase. We don't overlap the ISPO [trade show in Munich] this year, which helps European attendance. The European exhibitor count is slightly up, so we won't see much dip [there], if any.
DK: Footwear as a category has continued to outpace the general economy, so I don't see any impact at all.
JM: The economic crisis in Europe remains unpredictable and confusing with little direct short-term impact on attendance.
LCO: International attendance will definitely be affected because of the economy. [Buyers] still need to attend a show in the U.S., but they will choose their show, length of stay and their buying very carefully.


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US 5355577 A Abstract Abstract: A method of rapidly assembling many discrete microelectronic or micro-mechanical devices 56 (FIG. 2 ) in a precise configuration (FIG. 8f). The devices are placed randomly on a template (FIG. 3 ) consisting of a pair of oppositely charged planar electrodes. The upper electrode contains a multiplicity of apertures. The template is vibrated and the devices are attracted to the apertures and trapped thereat. The shape of a given aperture determines the number, orientation, and type of device that it traps. The process is completed by mechanically and electrically connecting the devices. The present method for serf-assembly allows many sub-millimeter sized electronic components or other particles to be rapidly assembled into a predetermined configuration. The method relies on vibration and weak electrical or magnetic forces.
Claims(6) 1. Apparatus for arranging microfabricated devices in a predetermined planar pattern, comprising:
(a) a cell or container for containing said microfabricated particles; (b) vibration means for rapidly agitating the particles within the container; (c) a template comprising (1) a first planar electrode overlying an inner surface of said container; (2) a second, parallel planar electrode substantially covering said first electrode, and having a plurality of apertures; and (d) a voltage source applied between the electrodes, whereby the voltage causes electric flux to emanate from each aperture, thus attracting and binding any particle which may randomly approach an aperture under influence of the vibration, allowing rapid assembly of the particles into substantially any desired pattern, as determined by the placement of the apertures. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, in which
(a) each particle bears a conductive pad of a shape which is asymmetric with respect to rotation and reflection, and (b) each aperture is substantially identical in shape to said conductive pad, whereby each particle bound to an aperture will be oriented with its conductive pad in overlying and aligned relationship to the aperture, by the principle of minimization of potential energy. 3. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising
(a) particles of a first type, each first type of particle having a conductive pad of a predetermined shape on its surface; (b) particles of a second type, each second type of particle having a conductive pad of a second predetermined shape on its surface, said second shape differing from said first shape, and wherein the apertures comprise first apertures whose shapes are substantially identical to the first shape and second apertures whose shapes are substantially identical to the second shape, whereby a voltage applied between the electrodes causes electric flux to emanate from the apertures, thus causing particles of the first type to be bound at the first apertures, and particles of the second type at the second apertures. 4. A method of fabricating an array of spaced discrete particles, comprising the steps of:
(a) providing a cell or container; (b) providing a template comprising: (1) a first planar electrode overlying an inner surface of said container; and (2) a second, parallel planar electrode substantially covering said first electrode, and having a plurality of apertures; (c) placing a plurality of the discrete particles in the container; (d) applying a voltage source between the electrodes; and (e) agitating the particles, whereby the voltage causes electric flux to emanate from each aperture, thus attracting and binding any particle which may randomly approach an aperture under influence of the vibration, allowing rapid assembly of the particles into a desired planar pattern, as determined by the placement of the apertures. 5. The method of claim 4, in which
(a) each particle bears a conductive pad of a shape which is asymmetric with respect to rotation and reflection, and (b) each aperture is substantially identical in shape to said conductive pad, whereby each particle bound to an aperture will be oriented with its conductive pad in overlying and aligned relationship to the aperture, by the principle of minimization of potential energy. 6. The method of claim 4, further comprising
(a) particles of a first type, each first type of particle having a conductive pad of a predetermined shape on its surface; (b) particles of a second type, each second type of particle having a conductive pad of a second predetermined shape on its surface, said second shape differing from said first shape, and wherein the apertures comprise first apertures whose shapes are substantially identical to the first shape and second apertures whose shapes are substantially identical to the second shape, whereby a voltage applied between the electrodes causes electric flux to emanate from the apertures, thus attracting and binding particles of the first type to the first apertures, and particles of the second type to the second apertures. Description This invention relates to electronic integrated circuits, specifically to an improved method for their manufacture. micron size: From 0.1 to 1000 microns in maximum dimension. microfabricated: Describes a micron-sized object or device, fabricated by means of photolithography, and/or etching and/or material deposition methods typically employed in the production of integrated circuits. particle: A small object which may have a complex or precisely-defined shape. For instance, a microfabricated gear with a diameter of 10 to 1000 microns: a complete microfabricated electric motor of similar size: a single transistor of size between 1 and 1000 microns square, of the type used in microelectronic circuits: or a microfabricated semiconductor laser. Modem integrated circuits (ICs) comprise up to ten million components fabricated simultaneously on a single piece of material. Thus, they are compact, economical and capable of complex functions. For an IC to work properly, however, nearly all of its individual components must be functional. The manufacturing yield of ICs therefore decreases exponentially in the number of components, and the net cost of production rises correspondingly. This problem has been addressed by fault-tolerant designs, wherein spare devices can be "patched in" from one part of an IC die to replace faulty devices, as is well-known in the art. The approach does not work, however, when the geometric layout of the circuit cannot be altered, as in an active matrix liquid crystal display. Several approaches have been described by which individual electronic components or modules might be separately fabricated, tested, then precisely assembled, so as to preserve the desirable high density and operating frequency of a monolithic IC. FIGS. 1a and 1b, from the prior art of U.S. Pat. No. 3,439,416 (Yando, 1969) show an array of magnets on which particles 44 with magnetic coatings 42 are placed, vibrated, and trapped by the magnets so as to form a matching array. Each particle 44 is a microelectronic device. Unfortunately, the apparatus is intended for milli-inch (25 micron) sized particles, and cannot be readily down-scaled. As seen in FIG. 1a, the magnets are composed of magnetized layers 32, 36 alternating with non-magnetic layers 30,34,38 in a laminated structure. If the method were applied to the assembly of a modern integrated circuit from discrete one-micron particles, a total of about 10,000 laminations would be needed in a thickness of one centimeter, which does not seem feasible. Moreover, the method places severe restrictions on the shape and distribution of the particles in the array: the width of the particles must match the spacing of the magnetic layers and the distribution of the particles will be constrained by the parallel geometry of the laminations. Finally, it would seem that all the particles would have to be identical, since no means are provided to attract a specific particle to a specific magnet. In U.S. Pat. No. 5,034,802 (Liebes et al, 1991 ), surface-mount devices and their substrate have mating physical features to allow rapid alignment. However, these features can only assist a human or robot assembling the devices, and do not eliminate the need for such a human or robotic assembler. Moreover, the approach is intended for centimeter-scale parts. Even given a very fast and accurate assembly robot, the approach does not seem practical for micron-scale components, or components numbering in the thousands. This is because the components are assembled on the substrate one by one, and not simultaneously. U.S. Pat. No. 4,542,397 (Biegleson et al, 1985) shows parallelogram-shaped silicon dice and a method for assembling them into large arrays, taking advantage of the tiling structure. Unfortunately, this method also places restrictions on the size and shape of the array elements, and can produce only a few different array layouts. Accumulated position variations would, in addition, make interconnection difficult, since the array elements could not be reliably aligned with a lithographic mask. Finally, the KOH etchant employed to create the dice is incompatible with modem electronic fabrication processes. U.S. Pat. No. 5,075,253 (Sliwa, 1991) shows a method for precisely abutting the edges of small dice, using surface tension. Each die is meant to carry an integrated circuit. Again, the dice must be designed to tile together, and the system is not self-assembling. All the dice must be placed in roughly correct position before the surface-tension-mediated assembly process is initiated. Other references include U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,907,062, 4,111,294, 4,554,611, 4,843,035, 4,802,951, 4,962,441, 4,194,668. These variously constitute different approaches to the same problem, or similar approaches to different problem. Accordingly, an object of my invention is to distribute about one thousand or more micron sized components or particles in a planar pattern, in which the individual particles are precisely located and oriented in a predetermined manner. An advantage is that particles at least as small as 0.1 micron size can be handled, whereas the methods of the prior art are impractical for particles below 10 microns. A second advantage is that the particles spontaneously self-assemble into the desired configuration, so no human or robot is required to place the individual particles. Another advantage is that particles of different shapes and sizes may be assembled together, in nearly any layout. Still another advantage is that the necessary apparatus may be manufactured easily using existing technology. A further advantage is that particles of differing materials or method of production may be combined: silicon and gallium arsenide, polymer, mechanical or chemical sensors, and micro-actuators. Another advantage is that the particles are precisely aligned to a lithographically-fabricated template. There is no mechanism for accumulating position errors, so electrical connection may be effected by metal film deposition and lithographic patterning over the whole assembly, as shown in FIG. 8e-8f. The '387 and '253 prior art (Biegelson and Sliwa) allow only connections between neighboring elements. An additional advantage is that, unlike lithography, the method may be used to create complex arrays of electronic components on a non-planar substrate. A final advantage is that the attractive force responsible for the assembly process, being electrostatic, may be controllably modulated over time and space. Prior an employs gravity, magnetism, and surface tension, which cannot be easily modulated. Thus, using the current invention, if a given particle is found to be faulty after the assembly process, it may be released from its receptacle or binding site, and another particle allowed to take its place. A second object is to induce the rapid self-assembly of microfabricated components or particles into complex, precise, three-dimensional structures. Theoretical analysis of the serf-assembly process of the present invention shows that friction limits the speed and accuracy with which particles self-assemble. Therefore, several features--notably levitation (such as by dielectrophoresis) and lubrication means--have been introduced which reduce friction. These features are absent in the prior art, and constitute additional, unique advantages of the invention. Further objects and advantages of my invention will become apparent from a consideration of the drawings and ensuing description. In the drawings, closely related figures have the same number but different alphabetic suffixes. FIGS. 1a and 1b show apparatus for assembling discrete particles in an array using a magnetic template, from the prior art of U.S. Pat. No. 3,439,416 (Yando, 1969). FIG. 2a shows a self-assembly system of the present invention, employing a loudspeaker and a container with an electrostatic template. FIG. 2b is an exploded view of the container of FIG. 2a, showing the particles to be assembled within the container, as well as the three layers of the electrostatic template, at the floor of the container. FIG. 3 is a view of an alternate electrostatic self-assembly template having three binding sites, each consisting of an aperture in the template's upper electrode, and particles in various stages of being bound at the binding sites. FIG. 4 is a pilot of the potential energy of a (hypothetical) particle as a function of position, showing the globe energy minimum and energy barriers. FIG. 5a shows another binding site and particle having asymmetrical electrode configurations to provide for binding the particle in a predetermined orientation. FIG. 5b shows a binding site having a registration post, and a particle with a matching hole, to provide for binding of the particle in a predetermined orientation. FIG. 6 depicts two binding sites with distinct electrode patterns, each site selectively binding a particle with a matching pattern. FIG. 7 shows an energy level diagram for a self-assembly process involving selective binding. FIGS. 8a-8f illustrate steps for self-assembling discrete particles, each bearing one or more microelectronic devices, to make a working electronic circuit. FIG. 8a shows the electrostatic self-assembly template with lower and upper planar electrodes, dielectric layer, and electric field flux due to the applied voltage. FIG. 8b shows the template along with particles which are being randomly shaken on top of it. FIG. 8c shows the template and particles after the intensity of shaking has been decreased, so that the particles can bind to the template's binding sites. FIG. 8d shows the template and bound particles after the excess particles have been removed. FIG. 8e shows the metal film deposited over the template and bound particles. FIG. 8f shows the system after the metal film has been etched to provide electrical connections between desired contact pads on the particles. FIG. 9a depicts particles which self-assemble into three-dimensional structures while suspended in a liquid. FIG. 9b is a detail of three-dimensionally self-assembling particles, each having an embedded conductive particle. FIG. 9c shows particles having a coating of oil which causes them to self-assemble when immersed in water due to hydrophobic attraction. FIG. 9d shows three-dimensionally self-assembling particles in the assembled configuration. FIG. 10 shows a binding site consisting of magnetic domains on a film of magnetic recording medium, and a particle of low magnetic reluctance which will be bound at the site.. FIG. 11a shows a cross-section of a particle in a negative dielectrophoresis-type levitation trap. FIG. 11b shows a negative dielectrophoresis trap with a planar structure. 30. non-magnetic lamination 32. permanent magnet 34. magnetic spacer 36. permanent magnet 38. non-magnetic lamination 42. magnetic coating 44. element to be assembled onto magnetic template 50. high-voltage electric power supply 52. loudspeaker 54. wall of self-assembly cell 55. self-assembly cell 56. particle to be self-assembled onto electrostatic self-assembly template 58. clear window 60. electrostatic self-assembly template 62. sine wave voltage generator 64. aperture 65. binding site 66. upper planar electrode 68. dielectric layer 70. lower planar electrode 72. electric flux line 74. conductive pad 75. pattern 76. hole 77. pattern 78. registration post 79. particle 80. binding site for 79 81. particle 82. binding site for 81 84. electrical contact pad 86. metal film 88. electrical connection 90. container 92. liquid 94. three-dimensionally self-assembling particle 96. non-conductive material 97. interlocking surface 98. metallic core 99. interlocking surface 100. epoxy 102. oil coating 104. magnetic particle 106. magnetic recording medium 108. magnetic domain 110. upper planar electrode 114. middle planar electrode 116. lower planar electrode 118. particle bound in negative dielectrophoresis trap 119. aperture The present method for self-assembly allows many sub-millimeter sized electronic components or other particles to be rapidly assembled into a predetermined configuration. The method relies on vibration and weak electrical or magnetic forces. Description--FIGS. 2 to 3 A typical embodiment of the self-assembly apparatus of the present invention is shown in FIG. 2. The key element is the self-assembly template, 60. Referring to FIG. 3, the self-assembly template comprises a dielectric sheet 68, clad on top and bottom with metal films, which films constitute electrodes 66, 70. The lower electrode 70 is connected to an oscillating voltage (about 8 kV, 60 Hz). The upper electrode 66 contains a multiplicity of apertures 64 and is tied to electrical ground. In FIG. 2, a short section of copper tubing forming a wall 54 is soldered to the upper electrode 66. A clear observation window 58 is affixed atop the wall 54, so that the self-assembly template 60, the wall 54, and the observation window 58 form a closed cylindrical container. This container is called the self-assembly cell 55. The self-assembly cell 55 is affixed to the cone of a loudspeaker 52, so that the cell vibrates when an oscillating voltage is supplied to the speaker from sine wave generator 62. The self-assembly template 60 is essentially a parallel-plate capacitor. An intense electric field is confined between the electrodes 66 and 70, which correspond to the capacitor plates. In the vicinity of the apertures 64, this electric field emerges and is present at the template surface. It should be noted that dielectric material (most matter and, hence, particles 56) is naturally attracted to regions where strong electric fields are present. Therefore, the locus of an aperture 64 is a binding site 65 for a particle 56. Operation--FIGS. 2, 3 Particles 56 are prepared, of micron size, using any of the fabrication techniques normally employed for microelectronic or micro-mechanical devices. The particles are roughly planar, carrying on their top surface one or more electronic or mechanical devices, such as a transistor, resistor, light-emitting diode, micro-motor, or micro-sensor. The particles' bottom surface is coated with a conductive film. An excess of the particles are poured into the self-assembly cell 55, and the cell is closed. The square-wave generator 62, connected to the loudspeaker 52, is turned on, so that the self-assembly cell and the particles within are vibrated. The high-voltage supply 50 is also turned on. The vibration amplitude is initially large, sufficient to randomly bounce the particles throughout the self-assembly cell. Gradually, the vibration amplitude is decreased, and the particles are attracted toward the binding sites 65 and trapped there. As the amplitude is further decreased, the trapped particles vibrate weakly, settling into the precise centers of the binding sites. At this point, the system is tipped by about 30 degrees, and excess unbound particles flow to the edge of the template where they are removed flora the self-assembly cell. Note from FIG. 3 that a trapped particle covers the aperture which comprises its binding site. Since the underside of the particle is conductive, the electric field lines 72 emerging from the apertures 64 terminate on the particle 56. Thus, only one particle is attracted to each site. The principle of this invention is introduced by Cohn, Kim and Pisano in "Self-Assembling Electrical Networks: An Application of Silicon Micromachining" (1991 International Conference on Solid-State Sensors and Actuators, San Francisco, 25 June, 1991). The principle is to apply equilibrium thermodynamics to systems of man-made particles. This is to say, we design a machine or other system of small pans which must be assembled. We arrange that the potential energy of the system is minimized when the system is properly assembled. Then, we mechanically shake the pans in a random manner, slowly decreasing the strength of shaking. The Third Law of thermodynamics states that such a system will evolve toward its energy-minimizing state as the strength of shaking tends to zero. The shaking strength is analogous to the concept of "temperature" in the usual statement of the Third Law. Conceptually, one may picture a ball rolling down a hill, as in FIG. 4. Under the influence of gravity, the ball naturally tends to roll down the hill. When the ball encounters a depression or "local minimum," the shaking of the system will allow it to escape. For the most part, the ball will bounce back and forth among the low-lying states. As the shaking decreases in amplitude, a situation is reached where the shaking is sufficient to shake the ball out of the local minima but not out of the true global minimum at the bottom of the valley. If we shake for a long enough time, we can be essentially certain that the ball will end up in the true minimum-energy state at the very bottom of the valley. The one-dimensional model of FIG. 4 may be generalized to a particle moving in two or three dimensions. A six-dimensional model can represent two particles moving in three dimensions. More dimensions may be added to represent more particles, or internal freedoms of the particles. In self-assembly, the potential energy arises from attractive forces between elements of the system. If two specific elements--e.g. a particle and a binding site--are meant to assemble together, they are made to attract each other. A theoretical treatment of self-assembly predicts (1) that small particles can be energetically and randomly agitated without fear of damaging them, and (2) friction in a self-assembling system is undesirable because it decreases the rate of self-assembly and increases the number of expected flaws in self-assembled structures. Orientation Selectivity An additional embodiment is shown in FIG. 5. In FIG. 5a, two apertures 64 in the upper template electrode 66 are employed, corresponding to conductive pads 74 on the underside of the self-assembly particle 56. The pattern is asymmetric with respect to heads-tails flipping of the particle. Note that the potential energy of the system is proportional to the area of aperture not covered by the conductive pads. This is because the energy of a capacitor connected to a battery is ##EQU1## where C is capacitance and V is the voltage. C is proportional to surface area of the capacitor, or the effective area of the upper conductive film 66 in this case. If the apertures are covered by a conductor, the effective area is increased, C is increased, and the system energy is proportionally decreased. Therefore, in the minimal-energy state, the particle 56 has its conductive pads aligned with and covering the apertures. The Third Law of thermodynamics thus provides that the particle will come to rest in this aligned configuration, as the mechanical vibration provided through the speaker is slowly attenuated. Similarly, in FIG. 5b, the registration peg 78 will insert into the registration hole 76 so that the conductive pads 74 may get maximally close to the apertures 64. Thus, the desired orientation is assured. Particle Species Selectivity In FIG. 6 are shown two binding sites with differently configured apertures 64, 64'. For each binding site, a particle 79, 81 is shown, with conductive pads 74, 74' of shape to match the apertures 64, 64'. FIG. 6 demonstrates a method of preferentially binding a specific particle at a predetermined binding site. A binding site 80 is created, with a unique pattern 75 of apertures 64. A particle 79 is also created, with a conductive pattern 75 of conductive pads 74 matching the pattern of the apertures 64. A similar binding-site 82 and particle 81 are created, such that the pattern 77 of apertures 64 and conductive pads 74 is different from that of 80.79, but having substantially the same surface area. The potential energy minimum is achieved when the conductive pattern 75 of particle 79 covers the apertures 64 of potential site 80, and particle 81 similarly binding site 82. The binding energy of a 79/82 bond or 81/80 bond will be greater than 79/80 or 81/82, as illustrated by the graph of FIG. 7. Attraction of Induced Dipoles for Three Dimensional Self-Assembly In FIG. 9a are shown particles 94 suspended in a liquid 92, held within a container 90. The particles are formed of photoresist or other convenient microfabrication material. The liquid can be hexane or other light, non-conductive substance. As shown in FIG. 9b, the particles have interlocking surfaces 97, 99. Each particles also has a metallic core 98 located relatively close to the interlocking surface and away from the other, flat, surfaces of the particle. The metallic cores inside the photoresist particles are polarized by an externally applied electric field. Like a chain of paper clips picked up by a magnet, the particles are attracted to each other. Proper registration of the matched surfaces allows the closest possible approach of one metallic core to the other. Therefore, proper registration of the surfaces minimizes the potential energy of the system and the particles will spontaneously assume this configuration, shown in FIG. 9d. Hydrophobic Attraction in Aqueous Medium for 3D Self-Assembly In FIG. 9c is shown a pair of molded plastic (TAP Plastic, El Cerrito, CA, "Casting Resin") particles 100. The particles have mating surface features, and are suspended in water. Both parts are coated with a film of vegetable oil 102. The mutual attraction of the oily surfaces of the particles causes them to assemble together, minimizing surface area. The oil provides both attractive force and lubrication. Lubrication reduces friction, accelerating the self-assembly process (in the manner of an enzyme) and making it more accurate, as explained in Cohn et al, referenced above. Analogously, the particles may be coated or permeated with water, and suspended in a hydrophobic medium. In this case, the particles will again be mutually attracted. Self-Assembled Microcircuit FIGS. 8a through 8f show a step-by-step process using self-assembly to produce a working electronic circuit. FIG. 8a shows a cross-section of an electrostatic self-assembly template 60, with the high-voltage supply (not shown) turned on. Arrows show the electric field flux 72 between the electrodes 66, 70. The field emerges from the apertures 64 in the top electrode 66. FIG. 8b shows particles 56 being randomly agitated on top of the template 60. Each particle carries a microelectronic device such as a transistor. The electrical terminals of the device are brought out to the contact pads 84. In FIG. 8c, the strength of the agitation has been decreased, so that particles 56 have bound to the binding sites comprised by the apertures 64. FIG. 8d shows the template and bound particles 56 after the excess particles have been removed and agitation has been stopped. In FIG. 8e, a metal film 86 has been deposited over the template and bound particles. The electric field 72 has been turned off, because the metal film affixes the particles to the template. In FIG. 8f, the metal film has been etched to define electrical connections between desired contact pads on the particles. Using means described above, it will be possible to employ several different types of particles in a given circuit. For example, one type of particle could be a silicon field-effect transistor, and a second could be a gallium-arsenide light-emitting diode. There is great demand for a means to combine silicon and gallium-arsenide circuit elements in an integrated circuit, but no such means is commercially available. The substrate of the finished circuit is the dielectric sheet 68 which was originally part of the self-assembly template. Alternately, the circuit may be assembled on a thin dielectric membrane placed over the self-assembly template, allowing re-use of the template, and the production of a flexible or transparent circuit. Suitable membranes might be created from silicon nitride or various polymers. Magnetic Binding Site FIG. 10 shows a self-assembly template created on a planar magnetic medium 106, such as a floppy disk. Magnetic domains 108 are recorded on the medium. A permalloy-coated particle 104 is shown on the binding site. When the particle bridges the two oppositely-poled magnetic domains 108, the potential energy of the system is minimized. Therefore, the particle will spontaneously bind to the binding site comprised by the magnetic domains. This scheme differs from that of Yando '416, in that the domains may be rapidly, economically, and microscopically created in arbitrary planar configurations by means of a magnetic recording head. No lamination or machining is necessary. Levitation Given that friction hinders self-assembly, it would be desirable to levitate particles during self-assembly, so that they would not contact the surface of the self-assembly template. This may be achieved by a variety of means, including air bearings, squeeze-film levitation, electrostatic or magnetic levitation. One means suitable to self-assembly is negative dielectrophoresis levitation (NDEP) [T. B. Jones and G. W. Bliss, "Bubble Dielectrophoresis," Journal of Applied Physics, Vol. 48, No.4, April 1977]. FIG. 11a shows a particle trap employing NDEP. Three parallel planar electrodes 110, 114, 116 are immersed in a polarizable fluid (water). The top and bottom electrodes 110, 116 are held at positive potential, and the middle electrode 114 at negative potential. The middle electrode has an aperture 119. The electric field 72 is present everywhere between the plates, except in the vicinity of the aperture, where it cancels out. Since water has a high dielectric constant, it is energetically preferred for it to occupy the regions of high electric field. Therefore, a particle 118 having low dielectric constant will be trapped in the aperture 119 in the middle electrode, where the electric field is weak. The particle is large enough to fill the trapping site, and thus excludes other particles from entering the site. FIG. 11b shows another embodiment of the NDEP binding site. This binding site is planar in structure, so a three-dimensional template is unnecessary, and the planar NDEP trap may be conveniently fabricated using conventional microelectronics techniques. In operation, the alternating strip electrodes 124, 126 are held at opposite potential. Thus, strong electric fields are present over the whole template, except in the vicinity of the binding site 122. Here, a circular electrode is provided, having size approximately that of the particles being trapped. Since the electrode is a conductor, the electric field over it is damped out, and the particles are attracted. (This is not the case for the strip electrodes, since they are narrow compared to the particles.) Note that in practice, static voltages are not employed in NDEP. Rather, oscillating voltages of several kilohertz are employed to avoid ionic conduction and electrolysis in the water. Where electrodes are indicated as carrying opposite voltage, it is meant that they are driven by oscillating voltages, 180 degrees out of phase. Ramifications Another means of reducing the effects of friction is to give the particles a studded or textured surface. Many of the weak forces which cause microscopic particles to adhere are surface-mediated, so decreasing the available surface area decreases the adhesion and friction. This is the case for van der Waals attraction and surface layer damping in a gas medium. Thus the reader will see that the self-assembly method and apparatus of the invention provides a means to rapidly, precisely, and economically assemble large numbers of small parts or particles. The assemblies can be two- or three-dimensional. Unlike the prior art, the pans may be assembled in arbitrary, not necessarily symmetrical, configurations. Therefore, the invention can aid in the manufacture of currently-made products. Also, the invention may make practical the manufacture of new types of products, including integrated micro-systems which combine previously incompatible materials, and including three-dimensional integrated micro-systems. While my above description contains many specificities, these should not be construed as limits on the scope of the invention, but rather as an exemplification of preferred embodiments thereof. Many other variations are possible. For example, negative dielectrophoresis-type binding sites may be employed, or binding sites based on magnetically-recorded domains. The function of the loudspeaker may be served by a piezoelectric actuator or by immersing the whole self-assembly cell in an ultrasonic cleaner. Studs may be employed on the particles to reduce friction and adhesion. Finally, the particles in FIG. 9b could be formed completely of metal or conductor-impregnated material (e.g. photoresist). Accordingly, the scope of the invention should be determined not by the embodiments illustrated, but by the appended claims and their legal equivalents. Patent Citations
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It might be time to revise our opinion of Harry Redknapp and QPR.
The former Tottenham manager is derided almost every time he opens his mouth - or Range Rover window - but criticism of his plans this summer is misplaced. Even a move for Rio Ferdinand has been met with knowing groans on Twitter and talk of Redknapp failing to learn his lesson but, with reported wages of £40,000 a week, recruiting a player of Ferdinand's experience could prove excellent value for money in QPR's survival bid.
Of course, there is a strong chance that Ferdinand will play fewer than 20 matches, but the education he can provide fellow new arrival Steven Caulker on the training pitch is priceless - for the R's and England. For a one-year contract at a total cost of around £2m to owner Tony Fernandes, this makes perfect sense from both a football and business perspective. An unusual occurrence at QPR, for sure.
Redknapp's role in the business side of the game is largely responsible for his negative reputation. His wheeling and dealing is a key feature of deadline day, as his face pops up on Sky Sports News with promises of transfers in the pipeline. Without Redknapp, the entire phenomenon would not exist as we know it. Perhaps it would never have grown into the event we're now accustomed to, lacking the characters on which to base a tapestry of entertaining tittle-tattle.
But Redknapp's desire for a done deal isn't always conducive to a shrewd recruitment policy. Just ask West Ham fans about Florin Raducioiu or Marco Boogers, or Southampton supporters about any of the five new signings in January 2005 - including relegation specialist Nigel Quashie - en route to the club dropping into the second tier for the first time in 27 years.
At Spurs, a ten-point gap to Arsenal in the race for fourth was surrendered in style in 2011/12 after Redknapp brought in Louis Saha and Ryan Nelsen in January while deciding to allow Roman Pavlyuchenko, Steven Pienaar, Vedran Corluka and Sebastien Bassong to leave. 'Strengthen while you're ahead' is one of football's famous mantras, but Redknapp weakened Spurs' grip on third, ultimately losing a place in the Champions League as well as his job.
Instead of England or the Champions League in 2012/13, Redknapp found himself suffering relegation with QPR as his career threatened to peter out. There wasn't much sympathy. However, there is a case that he has been tarred with the same brush as Mark Hughes at Loftus Road - accused of over-spending on over-the-hill players when the Welshman was certainly more guilty of that mistake than his successor. It wasn't Redknapp who signed Jose Bosingwa on a three-year deal for reported wages of £65,000 a week.
In fact, although Redknapp gained a pitiful 21 points from his 26 games in charge that season, the closest QPR came to saving themselves was the manager's £8m deal for Loic Remy in January, the striker scoring six goals in 13 matches to earn himself another year in the top flight with Newcastle. Similarly, a loan move for Andros Townsend briefly lifted performances, while Christopher Samba came and went for a jaw-dropping £12m. Ultimately, it was no loss to the club other than a six-month gamble on the defender's wages.
Apart from a £5m deal for Matt Phillips, Redknapp spent wisely in the Championship, securing promotion at the first attempt, and it would seem steady progress is set to continue. As well as moves for Ferdinand and Caulker, the R's are reportedly close to sealing a loan for Juventus full-back Mauricio Isla, and have been linked with talented but affordable stars such as Mathieu Valbuena (who has since joined Dynamo Moscow for £6m) and Steven Defour. Meanwhile, the wage bill has been reduced with the departure of five first-team players, including £14m worth of Hughes recruits in Stephane Mbia and Esteban Granero.
If Redknapp's plans continue to take shape in the current fashion, he will deserve a decent amount of praise for carefully preparing QPR for a lengthy survival battle. Promoted clubs often splurge on a new striker before shrewdly addressing the transfer market - such as Cardiff's £8m acquisition of Andreas Cornelius last year and Leicester's similar outlay on Leonardo Ulloa in this - but Redknapp has acted sensibly in strengthening his defence first.
Of course, it would surprise no-one if he returns to form with a deadline-day splurge to throw all sense out the window, but at the moment it would seem he is smarter than most care to acknowledge. It might be late in the day for Redknapp to restore his battered reputation, but he deserves credit for everything he has done thus far this summer - be it grudging or otherwise.
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Akkiraju's hire was significant in that it marked the first instance of a major Cisco executive joining a company management team heavily dominated by former EMC executives.
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2011 Brings Schedule Change For Talladega Superspeedway
The 2011 NASCAR season brings a slight change to Talladega Superspeedway's place in the schedule. The Aaron's Dream Weekend will be April 15 - 17 (one week early because of the Easter holiday) and the fall race weekend moves off Halloween weekend to Oct. 21 – 23.
"We are happy with the look of the 2011 NASCAR schedule," said Talladega Superspeedway Chairman Grant Lynch. "While we will certainly miss the promotional opportunities that Halloween provided us in the fall, I believe our fans with children will agree that the earlier date is much better timing for us. And for the fans that want to get dressed up, I'd say the infield is always looking for a few more revelers."
The 2011 Aaron's Dream Weekend will feature qualifying for the NASCAR Nationwide Series, followed by the ARCA Racing Series 250 race on Friday, April 15. Dakoda Armstrong won this race in 2010 to secure his first Talladega Superspeedway victory. On Saturday, April 16, fans will see qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, followed by the Aaron's 312 NASCAR Nationwide Series race. Brad Keselowski scored a thrilling victory in this race during the Aaron's 312 in 2010. Then on Sunday, April 17, the greatest drivers in the world will face off in the Aaron's 499 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. Kevin Harvick won in one of the closest finishes in NASCAR history with a .012 second victory over Jamie McMurray. The 2010 Aaron's 499 also set a NASCAR record for lead changes (88) and leaders (29).
The 2011 fall weekend will feature NASCAR Sprint Cup Series practice, followed by qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series on Friday, Oct. 21. On Saturday, Oct. 22, the field for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race will be set during qualifying, followed by the stars of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series battling it out in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race. On Sunday, Oct. 23, dreams will be made and others broken as 43 of NASCAR's finest compete in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup.
For information on tickets to Talladega Superspeedway, guests should call 1-877-Go2-DEGA or visit www.talladegasuperspeedway.com.
- Get Your Taste Buds Ready! Talladega Superspeedway's 10th Annual AWF Wild Game Cook-Off Set for Saturday, Feb. 7
- Samford University Student Sinks Half-Court Hoops Shot to Win $1,000 Tuition on Behalf of Talladega Superspeedway
- Talladega Superspeedway Ensures Compliance Through IMAGE Partnership
- Talladega Native Robert Weaver, Known as "Ice Cream Man," and the Inaugural Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award Winner, Passes Away
- Winn-Dixie Partners with Talladega Superspeedway and Introduces Race Fans to the Winn-Dixie 300 Set for May 2015


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January 30th, 2015 · Leave a Comment
Quick Quiz: Women's Heart Health
That's what Mayo Clinic Health System nurse practitioner Susan Pope says, as we prepare to recognize American Heart Month. Heart disease is more deadly than all forms of cancer combined and according to the American Heart Association, while one in 31 American women dies from breast cancer each year, heart disease claims the lives of one in three. That's about one death each minute.
So make sure you're as committed to heart disease prevention as you should be to your yearly mammogram. That means maintaining a healthy weight, keeping your blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol at healthy levels and quitting smoking. Or better yet, don't start. Stay physically and mentally active.
The more we know about our nation's No. 1 killer of women, the better. So, take this quick quiz on heart disease and women.
True or False: Heart disease only affects older women.
False. Heart disease affects women of all ages. The combination of birth control pills and smoking boosts heart disease risks by 20 percent in young women, the American Heart Association says. Yes, our risk increases as we age. Overeating and leading a sedentary lifestyle are factors that lead to blocked arteries over time. But don't let your age lull you into a false sense of security. I take care of women of all ages in the hospital. Heart disease is an equal opportunity threat. Read the rest of this entry »
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May 6th, 2014 · Leave a Comment
Mayo Clinic Radio: Incontinence
By McCray
It's estimated that over 20 million men and women in the United States have some form of incontinence, and on Saturday, May 10, urologist Dan Elliott, M.D., will join us to discuss this sensitive topic. It's a great concern for many people and sometimes uncomfortable to talk about. When you should see a doctor? Are there medications to treat incontinence? When can outpatient surgery help? We hope you'll join us!
Myth or Matter of Fact: It's normal to leak a little urine.
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March 20th, 2014 · Leave a Comment
Minnesota Partnership Launches Six Research Projects
By Bob Nellis
Laser-guided Malaria Detectors
Smart Socks that Predict Heart Attacks
Mouse Avatars to Study Ovarian Cancer
These are just three of the joint projects now underway involving collaborative research teams from Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota. Over $4 million in research awards from the Minnesota Partnership for Biotechnology and Medical Genomics will make those investigative projects possible. The research grants are intended to jump start innovative ideas and generate scientific data in order to secure more long-term funding. These "seed" grants are for two years and involve ideas that have a strong likelihood of turning into marketable products or processes.
The other three projects include development of a genomic research tool to help scientists engineer DNA, a study looking for links between stress and obesity, and an exploration of the causes of and possible therapies for irritable bowel syndrome involving microbiotics. The funding comes from the state of Minnesota.
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Tags: DNA, genomics, heart attack, heart attack prevention, irritable bowel syndrome, malaria, Minnesota Partnership, obesity, Ovarian Cancer, stress, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
February 24th, 2014 · Leave a Comment
Women Urged to Take Charge for Better Heart Health
By Dennis Douda
When it comes to heart disease, men and women are not created equal, says the founder of Mayo Clinic's Women's Heart Clinic Sharonne Hayes, M.D. "Women have more risk factors and they have different risk factors," says Dr. Hayes. "Some of those are autoimmune diseases, like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. They also have to go through all the vascular and physical changes of pregnancy."
In spite of long held beliefs that men have more to worry about, more women die of heart attacks each year in the United States than men. That's why Dr. Hayes encourages women to take charge and be proactive every day to lower their heart disease risk.
Journalists: Sound bites are available in the downloads. This is part 2 of Dr. Hayes' insights on women's heart health. Also see "Women and Heart Attacks" posted February 17, 2014.
Sound bite #4 - Exercise Appointments (Dr. Sharonne Hayes, Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular Expert) "Schedule in exercise just like you would Read the rest of this entry »
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February 17th, 2014 · Leave a Comment
By Dennis Douda
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, yet according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about half of all women are unaware of this fact. Founder of the Women's Heart Clinic at Mayo Clinic Sharonne Hayes, M.D., says, "While there's been a steady decline in cardiovascular deaths in the general American population over the past 30 years, that has not been the case for women under the age of 55, which has seen a slight increase."
Journalists: Sound bites are available in the downloads. This is part 1 of Dr. Hayes' insights on women's heart health. Also see "Women Urged to Take Charge for Better Heart Health" posted February 24, 2014.
Dr. Hayes says part of the problem has been an outdated belief that women had a lower risk of heart disease than men. She says it's now known that women actually have some additional risk factors that can damage their cardiovascular health.
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Tags: cardiovascular, Cholesterol, Dr. Sharonne Hayes, Dr.Hayes, heart attack, High Blood Pressure, Pregnancy, Women's Heart Clinic
February 11th, 2014 · Leave a Comment
Heart Disease Risks: Mayo Clinic Radio
By McCray
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February is American Heart Month and a great opportunity to focus on the importance of heart disease prevention.
On Saturday, Feb. 15, at 9 a.m. CT, heart specialists Sharon Mulvagh, M.D., and Rekha Mankad, M.D., will join us to discuss unrecognized dangers of heart disease. Some might think heart disease is a more serious problem for men, but it's the no. 1 killer of women and is more deadly than all forms of cancer combined. We'll also discuss why the numbers 5, 10 and 8 are so important. Please join us.
Myth or Matter of Fact: Sitting for most of the day is worse for your health than no exercise at all.
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Tags: Cardiology, Dr. Mankad, Dr Mulvagh, Dr Rekha Mankad, Dr Sharon Mulvagh, heart, Heart Disease, Mayo Clinic Radio, Radio
February 5th, 2014 · Leave a Comment
When Cats Bite: 1 in 3 Patients Bitten in Hand Hospitalized, Infections Common
Middle-aged women were most common cat bite victims
Rochester, Minn. — Feb. 5, 2014 — Dogs aren't the only pets who sometimes bite the hands that feed them. Cats do too, and when they strike a hand, can inject bacteria deep into joints and tissue, perfect breeding grounds for infection. Cat bites to the hand are so dangerous, 1 in 3 patients with such wounds had to be hospitalized, a Mayo Clinic study covering three years showed. Two-third of those hospitalized needed surgery. Middle-aged women were the most common bite victims, according to the research, published in the Journal of Hand Surgery.
Journalists: sound bites with Dr. Carlsen are available in the downloads.
Why are cat bites to the hand so dangerous? It's not that their mouths have more germs than dogs' mouths — or people's, for that matter. Actually, it's all in the fangs. Read the rest of this entry »
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January 21st, 2014 · Leave a Comment
Thyroid Awareness Month: Mayo Clinic Radio
By McCray
How aware are you of your thyroid gland?
On Saturday, Jan. 25, at 9 a.m. CT, Ian Hay, M.D., Ph.D., will join the program to mark Thyroid Awareness Month. How do you know if your thyroid gland isn't working? Who should be screened for hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism? What is Hashimoto's disease? Why are cases of thyroid cancer increasing? Are women at greater risk of thyroid problems and why? We hope you'll listen.
Myth or Matter of Fact: Once you begin taking thyroid medication, you're on it forever.
Miss the show? Here is the podcast: Mayo Clinic Radio Full Show 1-25-2014
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Tags: Radio, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid, thyroid cancer, thyroid tumors, Dr Hay, Dr Ian Hay, Hashimoto's disease, thyroid awareness, Thyroid Awareness Month
January 13th, 2014 · Leave a Comment
Mayo Study Finds Shoulder Replacement Eases Pain, Improves Motion in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Jan. 13, 2014 — Shoulder arthritis is a common problem for rheumatoid arthritis patients: pain and difficulty moving their arms can grow so severe that daily tasks and sleep become difficult. If medication and physical therapy aren't enough, shoulder replacement surgery is a common next step. Despite surgical challenges with some rheumatoid arthritis patients, the procedure improves range of motion and reduces pain in nearly all cases, especially for those with intact rotator cuffs, a Mayo Clinic study shows. The findings are published in the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.
"I think it's quite encouraging," says senior author John Sperling, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. "What we've learned from this study is that if people do develop significant pain in their shoulder due to arthritis associated with rheumatoid arthritis, shoulder arthroplasty really is a predictable and reliable operation to help them improve their function and relieve pain."
Journalists: Sound bites with Dr. Sperling are available in the downloads.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks the body's own tissues, causing joint problems and sometimes affecting other organs. Many patients eventually develop shoulder arthritis; sometimes, bones start wearing away and rotator cuffs tear, making shoulder replacement surgery more complicated. Read the rest of this entry »
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Free parking in Chicago -- really!
One of the recent Frugalista columns in the Chicago Tribune was about strategies for parking in Chicago -- for free or at least for less than people usually get stuck paying.
The column drew some thanks from drivers, but, as I expected, I also got complaints, mostly from people who live in neighborhoods where I pointed out free street parking. Here are some of the reader responses. If you have a response too -- don't be shy about complaining, you won't hurt my feelings -- use the comments section.
Free parking at meters for the disabled
Several readers emailed to ask if they could park for free at Chicago meters if they have disability license plates or a placard.
The Frugalista's response:
I found this document on the Secretary of State's Web site: http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/publications/pdf_publications/vsd687.pdf "Vehicles properly displaying disability plates or a parking placard ... are exempt from parking meter fees and time limitations on parking, except at meters, signs or other markings with time limitations of 30 minutes or less." Cheaper than hotel parking I read with interest your article on free parking. I wonder if you know of a place to park just overnight (we will be at the Intercontinental Hotel at Michigan and Wacker) other than the hotel which usually charges $50-$55 for overnight parking. Is there an independent parking spot that would be cheaper? Thanks, Louise Freitag Frugalista response: I forwarded this question to Mark Lawrence, cofounder of parking info and spot rental start-up spothero. Here's what he said: Hi Carrie, Definitely cheaper parking than the hotel rate of 50 to $55.Near the Intercontinental Hotel here (is) an option:Standard Parking Garage 201 E. Illinois Chicago,IL (which is around the corner from the Intercontinental Hotel at 505 North Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL)Phone: 312-527-4882
Here are the rates:Monday through Fridayin by 530am to 7am and park until 7pm is $10in by 7:01 to 9am and park until 7pm is $17$28 for 24 hr rate Saturday and Sunday $28 for 24 hours (no early bird specials)It depends on how often the person is going to be using their car. The hotel valet is $55 but they allow for unlimited in and out privileges. With the standard parking garage, there are no in and out privileges. The rate sets over each time the person leaves. So, it depends on how often they need to use their car and come back to the hotel. If they are only taking their car out once a day, then the maximum they will have to pay is $28 a day. Depending on when they arrive and leave by they could get a cheaper rate by taking advantage of the special.This may sound complicated and I wish there was an easy answer but as we both know, parking in Chicago isn't easy.The further west and south you go, the cheaper the parking lot rates (generally). (There's an Interpark lot that has overnight parking rates of $6 near Ogilvie). It comes down to how much they are willing to walk and how much they will be taking their car in an out.Hope this helps,Mark Don't park in my neighborhood I got emails from a resident of the neighborhood near McCormick Place, as well as one from Hyde Park, complaining that I was encouraging readers to use street parking needed by local residents. I didn't get any complaints from Brookfield for suggesting that readers park in residential neighborhoods near the Brookfield Zoo, but I did get a complaint from my friend Kori who said that the neighborhood with the parking is really hard to find from I55 when coming from the city. The Hyde Park reader allowed me to post his email: Ms. Kirby,
As a resident in the 5400 block of S. Hyde Park Boulevard, just 3
blocks from the Museum of Science and Industry, I want to thank you
for making a bad parking situation even worse with your March 6th
article about free parking opportunities in Hyde Park. Like many
residential buildings in the East Hyde Park neighborhood, our 100 year
old building does not have any off-street parking and so we compete
with other neighbors -- and museum-goers and commuters from the
suburbs -- to find on-street parking. You have no idea how difficult
it is for my wife and I to find a reasonably close parking spot after
work on weekdays. When I do the grocery shopping on Saturday, I'm
lucky if I find a spot close enough to make the 2 or 3 trips between
the car and home with the bags of groceries. For $1500/year, we rent
a parking space in a garage a little more than a block away. I refer
to it as parking "insurance" -- many times during the summer when no
on-street parking can be found, and when it snows in the winter, we
park in the rented garage space. At $1500/year, I am not sympathetic
to the occasional museum visitor looking to avoid paying to park in
the museum's garage. Your advertisement of free parking can only make
things worse.
Chris Wuellner Frugalista response: Sorry. Ironically, it was a Hyde Park resident who first told me about how easy it is to park on the street around Science and Industry. It might be of some consolation that when I visit the museum, we clear out by early afternoon, well before most folks come home from work. United Center danger Ms. Kirby:
Nice column today. I'm surprised you recommended free parking near United Center. Most of the area streets are restricted to neighborhood residents during games, or are simply marked "No parking during stadium events." Aside from that, United Center is in an unsafe area. I'm not sure if this is still true, but in the past, neighborhood kids would charge event attendees to watch their vehicles. Those who refused to pay had to visit auto glass shops. Street parking near the stadium just isn't a good idea. For my last visit, I parked in Ukrainian Village and took the #50 Damen bus one mile to the stadium. This worked very nicely.
--Ken Salkover Frugalista response: As for "no parking during events," last time I parked there I was in view of the building entrance and saw no such sign. But readers, please watch out for that and all restrictions when you park. As for safety, I guess it depends on your risk tolerance. The Frugalista family used to live in a neighborhood with a lot of auto break-ins and park on the street every night, so to me it didn't seem like a big deal to park in a rouch neighborhood for just a few hours.Frugalista response: As far as safety, I guess it's a matter of risk-tolerance. After living in a neighborhood where auto break-ins happened to us twice a year, I figured a few hours in a rough neighborhood weren't a big deal. As for restrictions during events, I parked within view of the front doors last time I went and didn't see a sign with such a restriction, but as always, you should read the signs carefully before you park. Don't steal parking from hospital patients Dear Ms. Kirby, While you're out and about parking for "free" in hospital spaces reserved for patients and visiting families, why not snag a handicapped spot too? Seriously. As a non-auto owning urbanite, I find the majority of parents with kids glom onto 3 or 4 seats CTA seats reserved for the elderly and handicapped anyway, so why not take advantage of your "situation" to the fullest? Heaven forbid you set out on a day with the kids, and just happen to think of others by planning to fold up the behemoth beasts parents now call strollers. Regards, Jill Frugalista response: I was referring to hospitals that offer parking to the public, not just patientes and visitors, for a fee, such as St. Joseph's in Lincoln Park. My favorite part about this emailer was that after I sent her this reply, she stopped being so cranky and thanked me for introducing her to Chicago Shopping. Now you've ruined everything Hello Carrie,
I read your Sunday Trib article with much interest, and am likely
to take advantage of some of your tips.
However, I'd be willing to bet that the spots you recommended that
are good free parking opportunities will be eliminated by the revenue
hungry local governments, after they see your article. They are likely
to appreciate the information you provided, to make the necessary
changes and eliminate these "loopholes". Give it a month or two, and
see if they have taken action to change these situations.
Rolf Thoryk
LaGrange Frugalista response: Add this to the "I'm flattered you think my column is so well-read" category, along with the lady who complained that my readers have been taking up all the parking spots in her neighborhood since the column appeared, and the guy who thought that the city had gotten the free parking maps I linked to taken off the Internet. (In reality, the links we posted weren't working properly, but the maps, on the spothero Web site, are alive and well.) If you have Chicago parking questions that weren't covered here, or if you want to discourage my readers from parking in your neighborhood, please share in the comments section!


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You people have killed pistols for me. I don't have an ideal pistol anymore.
Since first posting here, I have gone from a bespoke personal weapon which cost like a used car and had every component, every jot and tittle, specifically chosen by me, based on consultation, consideration, and years of experience, all the way down to the brand of pins used and the angle and number of the cocking serrations, and now I'm carrying some disposable plastic wheelchock that could be fed into a wood chipper and replaced with any one of a quarter dozen different brands tomorrow without me caring the slightest. I hate you all.


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