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Box Office Preview: 'Stooges,' 'Cabin' Take on 'Hunger Games'; 'Battleship' Sails Overseas
Slapstick, horror and sci-fi take on The Hunger Games at the domestic box office this weekend, but the biggest gross will come overseas as Universal and Hasbro's summer tentpole Battleship begins rolling out five weeks ahead of its North American launch.
Battleship is making a major push across Europe and Asia this week and weekend, earning $7.4 million as opened in 16 territories on Wednesday (including previews in 11 of the markets). The film is bowing in a total of 26 territories and expands by another 24 next weekend.
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So far, the tentpole's best numbers are coming out of Asia, where it posted an opening-day gross of $2.8 million in South Korea -- the best ever for an English-language nonsequel and the third-biggest of all time behind Transformers: Dark of the Moon and Shrek the Third.
Overseas, Battleship enjoyed a good start in the U.K., where it grossed $1.5 million in previews, and in Australia, where it opened to $1.1 million on Thursday. Results were a bit softer in France. Initial impressions are that the movie will open well in Europe but could drop off quickly; Asia, China, Latin America and Russia are expected to generate big numbers.
Universal took the unprecedented step of going out so early to give Battleship -- which cost north of $200 million to produce -- a wide berth before May tentpoles The Avengers and Men in Black 3 make their global assaults.
Box-office business will be more muted this weekend in North America. From the Farrelly brothers, 20th Century Fox's big-screen adaptation of The Three Stooges is projected to gross in the $15 million range, if not slightly more, though Fox is giving a lower estimate of $10 million (the film cost a modest $35 million to produce, including rights).
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Rated 5 out of 5 by MissM19 Amazing hotel Booked for a relaxing few days after a stressful time in my life, it was wonderful, everyone is so polite, courteous, the room in the club tower was amazing, so comfortable. The grounds and swimming pool areas are vast and there are so many sunbeds to choose from, the beach area was my favourite, peaceful and relaxing in the warm sunshine. The spa facilities are great, with a good variety of treatments to choose all carried out in lovely relaxing surroundings. Would always recommend this hotel, I've been a few times now and it has retained it's high standards of excellence and care. Many thanks, I look forward to my next visit.. February 11, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Motivation The Perfect Place To Stay in Dubai My wife and I found the location perfect to enjoy a wonderful beach enviroment or simply use one of three fantastic pools complete with their own poolside bars amidst beautiful surrounding gardens. It was also well positioned for local sightseeing and shopping catering for all needs. The staff could not be more obliging and helpful attending to all your needs and requests with courtesy and obvious delight. We were there to celebrate a very special occasion and they certainly made it feel so, thank you. February 9, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Robert1981 Good beach - bad wifi - expensieve restaurant (arabian) - rooms are ok, but not high class February 9, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by wmbrain Dubai My first UAE experience and a culture shock. More Western than we are and a bit TOO much. Felt pestered by the "over" customer concern. Seems hard to imagine but think they could tone down some of the opulence. Like having a house with 8 bedrooms 13 baths, and an elevator with a family of three. Food; despite the hype is not extraordinary. Just not the USA. Much like Las Vegas on steroids with no gambling, and a very conservative culture. The weather and the desert are wonderful. Wish there was more mystery. February 7, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Gkdubai has Gone slightly downhill Found the club room good but the shower temperature was impossible to control with the taps - One second very hot and then cold. Attended the Rhodes restaurant and was asked how i wanted my fish cooked ???. i answered properly which seemed to confuse. It then turned up raw and cold. Attended the brassiere and apart from being shown to a table was not extended any other courtesy as to buffet layout, chiefs cooking outdoors, type of food etc. Just left to work it all out for yourself. Not that difficult but supposed to be 5 star hotel. Generally felt standards have slipped in this hotel from our seats before and would think very hard before booking here again. Many other great choices in Dubai February 5, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by JanetD Fabulous holiday We have just returned from a four day break at the the Le Royal Meridien, we had a fabulous time, the service was brilliant, rooms excellent and the pool area and grounds were amazing. We upgraded to a Club room in The Tower, which was a real plus. we will definitely return to the Le Royal Meridien again later this year. January 30, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Steve96 The perfect location in Dubai The hotel exceeded all our expectations with its wonderful beachside location and a short walk to the Dubai Marina, Metro Station and The Walk. All the staff were very professional, friendly and helpful ..........and always with a smile on their faces! I have already recommended the hotel to a work colleague today as it is probably one of the best hotels we have ever stayed in......and perfect for taking part in the recent Dubai Marathon. January 28, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Majeed1969 Very nice for family The hotel was great for family. Provided lots of options for activities for singles and families. Its location also was so convenient to near by restaurants. January 27, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by DrNeuman Convenient Resort Well kept. Friendly staff. Beach was clean and well groomed. Good location with easy access to many sights and transportation. January 26, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Andy2014 Stay at Le Royal Meridien Only suggestion concerns the elevators. There is no sound (ping) or noticable flashing of a light when an elevator arrives, so one occasionally misses an elevator. January 25, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Willis A perfect hotel This hotel is one of the finest that we have ever stayed at. The staff always smile and acknowledge you and are really concerned that you enjoy every aspect of your holiday. January 24, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Bruder Excellent service, good foot In our package was included 5 o`clock tea, pre dinner coctails and half board. Everything was excellent both foot, drinks and Service. January 23, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by cucu1965 Great resort It is always a pleasure, time after time, to see that Royal Meridien keeps its excellence. I would recommend this resort in all aspects, the central location in Dubai Marina, the beach (one of the best in Dubai), the dining facilities, the club lounge, the service. Last but not least we were upgraded to a nice suite... Thanks - we'll be back! January 21, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Arne58 hotel with space. this hotel has a very good garden and pools. January 18, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Natalie25 Excellent Stay My father and I have returned from 10 nights stay, we had the most amazing time. The hotel is a true gem, so clean and all the staff so pleasant. Nothing was too much of an ask. As for the party on the 23rd, it was the highlight of the holiday and so unexpected - thank you! It was the little touches, like fresh fruit and ice in our room daily - not to mention the glorious fresh fruit and mince pie basket left in our room on Christmas Day. we had a great time and I will highly recommend this hotel to others January 13, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by Sofi85 Unsatisfactory service The service was very poor. Furthermore, we were double charged for a significant amount of money in our extras. Not the best destination for holidays as bars were closed very early. January 9, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Sambai Le Royal Méridien - very gooood Excellent vacation with family. January 8, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by PMJ204 The most friendly hotel and resort ever Other than the qualities and services that you would expect from a 5* star Hotel, Le Royal Meridien has them all plus the most welcoming and friendly staff you could ever wish to meet Service with a smile and much more. January 7, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by D61CH this hotel has an excellent management complementry dinner instead of new year's dinner. January 4, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by olghy nice we where very happy with the hotel January 3, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by millhill Fantastic resort with great beach The service at this hotel is superb and makes the stay memorable. The quality of service is similar to the best of the best hotels I have stayed in. The beach is wide and the sea is lovely to swim in. The spa is luxurious with very friendly staff. January 1, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Bristol52 The Good and the not so Good Excellent service, great facilities. This hotel has private beach and choice of 3 well-kept outdoor pools + spa + gym etc. Only downside is continuous "muzak" - not just inside the hotel, but outside as well at pools/gardens etc. Loud amplified music from the bar area went on until late (midnight) and could not be excluded from the rooms. A pity, as this spoiled an otherwise excellent hotel. No point having super-comfortable beds etc if intrusive noise prevents sleeping! December 31, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by Maxjulie What a disappointment ! On arrival, as we were not really happy with the suite we booked, we tried to change for a suite in the brand new tower of the hotel. Of course, we proposed to pay the additional charge for it. After 10 minutes looking at his computer screen, the reception guy finally informed me that there was no availability. Why did it take so long just to say there was not available room ? It really looked like he did not want to give us a new suite ... Finally we stayed in a suite in the main building which was fine but needs some works. The door leading to the terrace was broken. The carpets were old and worn out. The turn down service at night was not done automatically. We had to put the "please do the room" sign to have it done and it was not very well done: leaving some room service stuff in the room, not preparing the master bed for the night. Our housekeeping was not perfect at all. We even had some small insects in our bathroom ... Concerning the restaurants, we were very upset that only the Buffet restaurant and the pool bar were open for lunch. We could not have lunch in any other restaurant and the pool bar menu was not very interesting. Furthermore, the service was not possible all day long. We had to wait for midday to get some food at the swimming pool and till 12:30 to enjoy the buffet. That was really not easy with a small child and the jet lag. To conclude with the restaurant service, the persons in charge of the restaurant reservation desk were not friendly at all. They were really looking like they were annoyed of being here and not willing to help us. Regarding the swimming pool area, we were very surprised that we had to go to the towel counters to get them. In any other 5 star hotels we went to in the UAE, they are brought to you by the swimming pool personnel. Furthermore it is necessary to exchange a towel card to get a towel! However, if you are willing to give additional money to the swimming pool people, they will take care of you especially well. We saw lots of Russian people coming to the swimming pool or to the beach and found their sun chairs already turned toward the sun with towels installed on them. I'm sure they did not use their towel tickets. My wife and I thought that we should not have to pay a bribe to get our towels and the best services possible in a 5 star hotel. To conclude with the hotel review, during all our stay, there was construction works going on in one of the hotel tower and outside. It would have been great to know it in advance as we had the "pleasure" to have breakfast on the terrace listening to the sweet music of the jackhammer. We went especially in this hotel because we saw lots of reviews saying the services were outstanding and we left very disappointed by our stay. We will not return to this hotel as there are lots of other beautiful hotels in Dubai. December 30, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by SPN1 Excellent Hotel Had an excellent seven day stay at Le Royal Meridien,all the staff were very attentive, special mention to Eddy for his help and information. Our room was spotless and spacious with views to die for over the Palm. Check in was great, arrived early morning but treated to complimentary coffee and pastries then given a pager to alert us when our room was ready. Proximity to the Marina and Metro was a bonus as it enabled us to get out and about. Check out was very early in the morning but again plenty of staff available to ensure this also went smoothly. December 30, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by jlrobert94 Fabulous stay in this hotel The beauty of the suite, the attention of the staff for booking excursions, the beautiful beach beside impressive towers and the tasty diner at Maya restaurant made our stay in this hotel unforgettable. December 21, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Grumpy74 Why Go elsewhere This hotel has everythinb anyone could wish for. Great beach and pool area ,beautiful gardens ,excellent restaurants and the friendliest most help ful staff. December 18, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Tatyana Royal Club Suite I reserved and prepaid the room for our partner who had business in Dubai. Unforunatelly, confirmed Royal Club Suite with a king size bed was not provided at check-in. It took us more than a day to solve the problem. Even at 5 pm the day after check in Royal Club Suite with a king size bed was not cleaned. Our partner could not move into the room which had been prepid for him. The staff did not load as quickly as we expected they should do. December 18, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Kermit2013 Fantastic experience I have stayed at this hotel about 7 times and it is still my favourite hotel in Dubai. It is nice because it has more of a personal touch and the staff remember us from previous years. There is nothing I can fault, other than I wish that the Christmas decorations go up a little earlier so I can see them before I leave! December 18, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Ronatron Great experience Stayed in Le Royal Meridien for 5 nights and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Fantastic pool facilities and wonderful access to the beach. After walking the beach I would say that Le Royal Meridien has the best beach access bar none. Most other hotels have significant building work going on around them whereas Le Royal Meridien does not, they are refurbishing one of the sections of the hotel but this was in no way an inconvenience for us. The view of the Palm and the Atlantis Hotel from our balcony was another nice feature.Food was very good but a little on the expensive side. Staff were very friendly and always available to assist. I would highly recommend the hotel and look forward to some day visiting it again. December 16, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Steve22C Wedding Anniversary 35th Great hotel staff were perfect. Looked after us very well and a big thank you for our bottle of champagne and roses. Made our day.. December 6, 2013

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Yuriko Koike is a former Minister of Defence and National Security Adviser of Japan.
F. Scott Fitzgerald famously said that "there are no second acts in American lives."
Hillary Clinton's stunning (and, I trust, unfinished) career - from First Lady to United States Senator to presidential candidate to US Secretary of State in the administration of the man who defeated her - proves that Fitzgerald could not have been more wrong.Today, as Clinton prepares to leave office, there is widespread speculation that she will seek to succeed President Barack Obama in 2016. She has had not only a second act, but a third as well - and millions of Americans want her to write a fourth.Clinton's four years as America's top diplomat have given her iconic status around the world - and deservedly so.
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On her watch, two of the longest wars in US history have been wound down, America's alliances have been reinvigorated, and young women everywhere have been encouraged to pursue their dreams - whether in academia, business, or politics.
Hers is a record that ranks her among the great postwar US secretaries of state - Dean Acheson, Henry Kissinger, and James Baker.The position of secretary of state is truly global in scope. It demands not only a coherent conception of how the world works and the place of US national interests within the international order, but also extraordinary political skill, stamina, timing, and, above all, courage. Clinton used all of these virtues to their highest possible effect.In the midst of two wars and Asia's rise, Clinton confronted the three great tasks that any US secretary of state must face: pinpointing the challenges at hand; developing a viable strategy that attracts the support of the entire US government and public opinion; and managing the actual practice of US diplomacy.
Here, she was aided by the great confidence that Obama placed in her - a remarkable outcome, given their rivalry in the 2008 presidential campaign. Obama's decision attests not only to his judgment, but also to her character.
Political challenges Clinton's primary challenge as secretary of state was to recast the very nature of US involvement in global affairs. The go-it-alone America of the years of the war on terror had alienated its closest allies, and had proven insufficient both to resolving the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and to creating a structure of peace for an Asia struggling to cope with China's new power and assertiveness.With Clinton at the diplomatic helm, the US once again made its alliances - in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia - both a core principle and the key operational mechanism of its foreign policy.
This renewed trust in allies has been particularly important in Asia and the Middle East, where the US has used cooperation with old partners like Turkey, Japan, and South Korea, and new near-alliances with India and Indonesia, to deter aggression.
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Indeed, American foreign policy's "pivot to the Pacific" could not be undertaken without the US having first reinvigorated its relationships with Asia's democracies. But it also could not have been undertaken without Clinton's resolve to make China part of the solution, rather than merely a target of recrimination or containment.
As a result, China is being given the opportunity to preserve its dignity while receiving incentives to integrate into a stable regional - and ultimately global - order that welcomes it as an integral player, so long as it abides by multilateral rules.Of course, Clinton's efforts to revitalise America's alliances made restoring confidence in US leadership an overriding priority, which she achieved without seeking to militarise every international problem.
Her approach implicitly assumed that creating conditions of cooperative strength can make the search for lasting peace self-reinforcing. Moreover, even as she emphasised the importance of alliances, she did not neglect diplomatic engagement with adversaries, though never - particularly with respect to Iran and North Korea - as simply an exercise in splitting the difference.Clinton, the one-time legislator and practicing politician, understood that a stateswoman's real legacy is not found in today's headlines and opinion polls, but in lasting policies and institutions.
This effort, she knew, requires a willingness to achieve one's goals in stages, however imperfect. In her own words, "The challenge now is to practice politics as the art of making what appears to be impossible, possible."Finally, less noted but of real long-term consequence, Clinton made the cause of gender equality - and not only in the halls of power - a special focus of her diplomacy. Wherever she traveled, she spoke out for equal rights. "In too many instances," she noted, "the march to globalisation has also meant the marginalisation of women and girls. And that must change."Clinton has helped to bring about such change, not only for women like her (and me), but, more important, for the world's poor, disenfranchised, and silenced women.Yuriko Koike, Japan's former Minister of Defense and National Security Adviser, is a former chairwoman of Japan's Liberal Democrat Party, and currently an opposition leader in the Diet.
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Laser Sources For Next-Generation Solar Cells By Finlay Colville, Coherent, Inc. As solar cell and panel manufacturers emerge from the credit crisis, new process tools are set to enter production lines for increased module efficiency. This market-driven pull demands improved laser-based process tools and a broader range of laser types than used historically by the solar industry. Final laser source selection depends ultimately on a range of different factors being satisfied. Introduction Laser sources and laser-based process tools have been employed consistently during the past decade for a variety of production stages within the manufacturing of both crystalline silicon (c- Si) and thin-film solar cells and panels. Consequently, a diverse range of applications can be found within many of the review articles published recently covering lasers within the solar industry. 1,2 However, some of the applications appear to have different sources recommended for the same basic process. In fact, as more laser source and tool manufacturers are attracted by the potential revenues associated with the high-growth status of the solar industry, the match between qualified laser process and tangible market-pull can often appear rather confusing. This article explains the fundamental drivers that form the basis of laser source adoption within the solar industry. Where is the "pull"? What are the timescales involved? Why have certain laser sources been prioritized within production lines to date? And what are the trends that are most likely to change the equipment-type landscape during the next 10 years?3 Market Dynamics Drive Technology Preferences Adoption rates for laser sources within the solar industry are dictated by a range of different factors, including: • Supply-demand market dynamics; 4 • Maturity and qualification of new process steps disseminated from within the research community;2 • Return on investment (ROI) of laser-based processing versus alternative (non-laser) technologies available to cell manufacturers; As seen in the 11/25/09 edition of the Photonics Online (www.photonicsonline.com) newsletter. 2 • The extent to which production equipment utilized is supplied by complete (turnkey) full production line manufacturers, compared to discrete (customized) modular inline tooling; • Availability of 24/7 production-qualified laser sources to commercialize research proven laser-based process stages; • Availability of turnkey laser-based tools with wide process windows, optimum process quality, and acceptable cost entry points.5 By far, the most important adoption criterion is that of the supply-demand market dynamics prevalent at any given time. This is confirmed quickly when reviewing when and why laser- based processes have entered solar manufacturing, both for c-Si and thin-film cells. A review article explaining this in more detail was recently published.3 While end-user demand for solar modules outstripped the collective production output of the supply chain (up to the end of 2008), almost every solar cell manufactured was guaranteed an automatic sale — a fact that enabled low-efficiency cells to be made in high volume. Consequently, c-Si cells (which up until end-2008 were accounting for ∼90% of sold product) could be manufactured using legacy production lines; tooling that largely bypassed any laser- based process stage. Laser-based process tools were found in only two areas of c-Si cell production: (i) for a routine loss-preventative step during junction isolation6; and (ii) within the trailblazing "Saturn" lines from BP-Solar during the industry's first full-blown effort to produce high-efficiency selective emitter c-Si cell types.7 Within thin-film production, everything produced during this time period did utilize lasers for the thin-film patterning process (the so- called P1, P2, and P3 steps) — lasers being the de facto tooling immediately after the early R&D conducted within the United States and Japan during the 1980s and early 1990s. Figure 1 illustrates these three legacy laser applications. Figure 1: The three main applications historically for lasers used in solar cell manufacturing have been (left to right) laser edge isolation, laser scribing for buried contacts, and thin-film selective removal. As seen in the 11/25/09 edition of the Photonics Online (www.photonicsonline.com) newsletter. 3 During 2009, changes in regional legislation (mainly from Spain), coupled with the onset of the credit crisis, would result in a 180-degree shift in the supply-demand curve.8 The capacity- expansion glory days of 2005–2008 were quickly replaced by a significant oversupply to the market; shifting low-efficiency (or high-cost) product was no longer a done deal. Efficiency enhancement became the buzzword at the trade shows during 2009, and with this, the requirement to implement new production steps moving forward. Laser-based processing for "advanced" c-Si cells now had a direct market pull. The remainder of this article discusses what kind of laser sources are used by the solar industry, both those deployed until the end of 2008 and those currently being qualified within R&D and pilot production lines for next-generation cell types. Early Laser Adoption First, let's summarize those applications used extensively by the solar industry, in which laser- based process tools featured heavily until the end of 2008: 1. Junction isolation (also known as laser edge isolation) has become a well-proven laser- based process in c-Si lines as the final step at the back-end of cell manufacturing. Here, lasers scribe an electrical isolation groove around the perimeter of the front surface, between the finger grid and the edge of the cell.5 2. Finger groove formation and mask creation (for both heavy diffusion and metallization) was applied extensively by BP-Solar within the well-known laser grooved buried contact (LGBC) c-Si cells. Lasers again performed scribing5 — this time along finger and busbar lines on the front surface. 3. Thin-film patterning uses lasers to selectively remove layers of materials during the various deposition stages employed to fabricate thin-film solar panels. These scribe lines provide cell isolation and interconnection across the panels. Laser types used for these applications have been dominated by nanosecond diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) sources operating at 1064 nm (IR), 532 nm (green) and 355 nm (UV). This is confirmed when looking at the revenue split for lasers sold into the solar industry during 2008 (Figure 2).9 Indeed, each of the applications listed above came to prominence during the late 1990s (in the case of thin-film patterning) and the mid-2000s (laser edge isolation) — a period when DPSS lasers were gaining traction throughout analogous market segments (microelectronics and flat panel displays). The quality of scribing is optimized by choosing laser wavelengths to overlap with the absorption bands of the materials being ablated. In those niche cases where process windows for nanosecond material removal prove too challenging for reliable and repeatable industry implementation, some researchers are currently exploring the use of sub-nanosecond (in particular picosecond) laser types. As seen in the 11/25/09 edition of the Photonics Online (www.photonicsonline.com) newsletter. 4 Figure 2: Breakdown of relative revenues (in U.S. $) for lasers sold into solar cell manufacturing during 2008 showing a strong bias towards nanosecond DPSS lasers. The advent of "turnkey" a:Si production-lines with nameplate fab capacities in excess of 50MW certainly prioritized lasers as key tools within the solar industry. The phrase "laser scriber" then emerged as a somewhat crude generalization for any piece of equipment containing a laser.4 Announcements of turnkey a:Si fab sales were a frequent occurrence during 2006–2008, and with laser source revenues running at around $0.5–1M per 50MW-fab, it was no great surprise that many within the laser industry viewed the thin-film sector (especially a:Si) as the one to target within the solar industry. But, first looks can be deceptive: for much of the capacity announced during this period within the thin-film community has not been directly contributing to finished products, and most are still at the build or qualification phase. As a result, most of the lasers sold to thin-film capacity expansions during 2006–2008 are yet to be run in anger — the exceptions to this being First Solar (the undisputed champions of the thin-film space by some margin), Kaneka, and Unisolar. Lasers used in c-Si fabs during this same time period received far less attention. Skepticism had been raised over laser technology in general when LGBC cell types failed to reach mass production levels (more on account of market dynamics then at play, coupled with the absence of any equipment supply-chain in place6). And lasers were up against both dry (plasma) and wet (chemical) etching solutions for junction isolation5 — technologies preferred by much of the equipment supply chain at that time. Interestingly, laser scribing (or groove formation) on the front surface of c-Si cells to depths of 10-20 µm represents one of the easiest laser-based processes considered today for advanced c-Si cell concepts! IR, green, and UV DPSS lasers can be found in laser-based tools supplied to the industry for these applications. The conclusion reached early was that improved scribe quality was provided by moving to shorter wavelengths — a direct consequence of the well-known absorption properties of silicon with improved "coupling" of UV light into highly localized regions within the bulk (see Figure 3). "Quality" in solar cell manufacturing is in part at the surface (less debris, less melting, reduced "dead-area") but more critically subsurface (minimized heat affected zones, less damage sites, minimized recombination losses). Each of these can very quickly reduce the overall cell efficiency if laser output parameters are less than optimal. Perhaps a case here of the solar industry learning what many laser-based tool suppliers to the semiconductor industry had established as a "given" some ten years earlier: move to short-wavelengths when applying lasers for silicon processing. As seen in the 11/25/09 edition of the Photonics Online (www.photonicsonline.com) newsletter. 5 Figure 3: Surface (and subsurface) quality for all front surface c-Si laser-based applications improves with the use of shorter wavelengths from the lasers applied. Here, a comparison is shown on the surface of a c- Si cell between IR (left) and UV (right) nanosecond DPSS lasers, after the edge isolation process. New Laser Sources For Efficiency Enhancement Today, the outlook for lasers within solar cell manufacturing is very different to that encountered during 2006–2008 — thanks to changing market dynamics at the end of 2008. For many equipment suppliers who had enjoyed unprecedented revenue growth until then, this was nothing but doom and gloom. For technologies looking for an inflection point in terms of how solar cells would be made in the future, it was great news!10 Almost all high-efficiency c-Si solar cells, which had been championed by solar research institutes for over 20 years, use laser processes for essential, efficiency-enhancing steps.11 New equipment for production lines began to emerge with a redefined market-driven pull for more laser sources in c-Si cell manufacturing. By contrast, changes to laser types required by the thin-film industry have been more subtle — a consequence of increased diversification in the technologies used by thin-film panel manufacturers today, and uncertainty as to when most a:Si fabs will reach full utilization, at which point capacity expansions may be considered. For simplification, all laser-based processes forming part of efficiency enhancement stages within c-Si cell production can be allocated to one of four categories, defined as: 1. Assisting in mask writing for subsequent metallization12, secondary diffusion in selective emitters13, or surface etching to texture14; 2. Localized secondary diffusion (laser doping via phosphorous- or boron-contained precursor layers10); 3. Contact preparation (finger and busbar grooves6, through-silicon-vias15, interdigitated structuring16); As seen in the 11/25/09 edition of the Photonics Online (www.photonicsonline.com) newsletter. 6 4. Contact forming (sintering or firing17). In the context of c-Si cell production as a whole, junction isolation now encompasses laser edge isolation and rear contact isolation (RCI) on back-contact cell types. Remembering that junction isolation is essentially loss prevention, it is prudent to decouple it from the efficiency enhancement steps above, which are specific to next-generation cell concepts. So, what do these new process steps mean in terms of laser source selection? Do they call for different laser types — or indeed, for new laser sources altogether? These are certainly the most important questions today for those engaged in laser process qualification within the c-Si segment of the solar industry. Can the laser sources used in c-Si cell production for laser-scribing historically (10–20W power nanosecond DPSS lasers) be applied here? Laser sources are now being asked to perform more precise (or higher-finesse/quality) micro materials processing within these new advanced c-Si cell concepts. Examples include (i) highly- selective thin dielectric layer removal or modification without changing any physical or chemical parameters associated with subsurface material9, and (ii) highly localized and controlled changes to doping concentration levels through melt-induced diffusion.10 In one of the new process steps, for example, lasers are required to selectively remove just 70–80 nm of SiNx without causing excessive damage subsurface (see Figure 4), or without adverse changes to the phosphorous concentration levels within the 200-nm-thick emitter layer directly underneath. These types of processes certainly don't come without their challenges — but they are well within the capabilities of tool suppliers experienced in dealing with (often) more-challenging semiconductor fab requirements. Figure 4. Thin-film ablation of sub-micron thick layers (on the front or rear surfaces of c-Si cells) is currently an area of active research within the solar industry. Short-wavelength and/or short-pulsewidth lasers are showing the greatest promise today for this application. As seen in the 11/25/09 edition of the Photonics Online (www.photonicsonline.com) newsletter. 7 Selection of laser sources for these new high-efficiency c-Si cell production lines is therefore comprised of a new subset of acceptance criteria. The following statements highlight the guidelines currently being applied throughout the solar equipment supply-chain for lasers here: • Don't predetermine the laser source type based solely upon legacy laser scribing for junction isolation. More demanding materials processing generally requires a wider range of laser source types, other than ns DPSS lasers. • The ideal laser source is almost certainly not the lowest cost! (Many observers of the solar industry conclude erroneously that driving down the $/W of solar energy means that production equipment has to have the lowest capital cost.) • The ideal laser is that source which, when integrated within the optimum laser-based process tool, provides the maximum ROI to the cell manufacturer, defined by amortized per-wafer cost and associated efficiency gain compared to the standard cell type. Depending on a range of different factors, this may be a DPSS laser, it may be an excimer laser, it may involve a process tool with multiple lasers integrated, etc. Any glance at semiconductor and display laser-based tooling will clarify this issue. The c-Si solar equipment supply-chain has yet to grasp this issue to its full benefit. • Damage can only be minimized to levels where it does not adversely affect overall cell performance — it is never completely eliminated. This above-all promotes short- wavelength lasers, and almost completely rules out laser operating at 1 µm. • Short-term production tooling used in cell manufacturing lines is likely to be satisfied by laser sources that have been qualified already within analogous 24/7 high-tech operating environments. The success of laser-based tooling in c-Si cell manufacturing now depends critically on immediate ROI; risk is generally minimized by eliminating any teething problems adopting brand new laser technologies. For sure, the landscape for laser sources integrated within laser-based tooling used for advanced c-Si cell production lines will differ from that deployed before year-ending 2008.8 Expect to see more high-power, short-wavelength lasers operating in the UV spectral region (Figure 5), more advanced optical arrangements for adapting laser output profiles at the wafer surface, and different material removal mechanisms compared to single-pulse ablation with overlapped, focused Gaussian beam profile spots. An example of a current state-of-the-art laser- based tool for next-generation c-Si cells is shown in Figure 6. As seen in the 11/25/09 edition of the Photonics Online (www.photonicsonline.com) newsletter. 8 Figure 5: Next-generation laser sources for advanced, high-efficiency c-Si cell concepts are likely to use a wider range of short-wavelength laser sources, more aligned with analogous laser-type adoption seen TM throughout the semiconductor and flat panel display industries: (a) Avia (266 and 355 nm, nanosecond), TM TM (b) Paladin (355 nm, quasi-CW), (c) Talisker (355 nm, picosecond), and (d) LPX excimer (157, 193, 248, 308, and 351 nm, nanosecond). Figure 6: The Coherent-Equinox-Fab-TT laser-based tool utilizes multiple laser sources integrated within a single platform with the ability to process four wafers simultaneously. As seen in the 11/25/09 edition of the Photonics Online (www.photonicsonline.com) newsletter. 9 Anticipating how laser sources will evolve for thin-film is less obvious. Part of this is due to the current low utilization rates of thin-film fabs18 (in particular for a:Si panels), but also because widely different panel sizes and laser scribing arrangements have been rolled out in the past few years. However, one new laser-based process receiving widespread acceptance in thin-film fabs is a process called border (or edge) deletion, in which lasers ablate (comparatively) wide lines around the perimeter of near-finished thin-film panels. New high-power (several 100s of Watts) Q-Switched ns lasers are currently at evaluation phase for this application. Conclusions Having been used primarily during routine production line stages within both c-Si and thin-film fabs in the past, laser sources for tomorrow's solar fabs are poised to play a more pivotal role as part of cell efficiency enhancement. Understanding the basic technical and ROI constraints governing the acceptance of new process stages is now more important than before. This will ultimately call for a wider range of laser sources and laser-based process tools, perhaps exploiting lessons learned from legacy semiconductor and flat-panel display production line stages. Finally, then, the solar industry equipment supply chain will mature considerably in its acceptance of laser-based process stages as a standard tool type within fabs. About The Author Finlay Colville (firstname.lastname@example.com; +44-7802-238- 775) is Director of Marketing for Solar at Coherent Inc. in Santa- Clara, CA. Additional information can be found via the Solar web pages at www.Coherent.com/Solar. References: 1 F. Colville et al., "Existing and Emerging Laser Applications within PV Manufacturing," Photovoltaics International, 1, 2008. 2 F. Colville, "Redefined Value: High Efficiency Cell Roadmap Demands Clear Dialogue," InterPV, September 2009. 3 th S. O'Rourke, "Solar PV Competitiveness and Market Dynamics," Keynote session at 34 IEEE PVSC, Philadelphia, 2009 4 F. Colville, "Supply-demand Dynamics Call Time on Legacy Cell Production Technology," PVTimes, July 2009. 5 F. Colville, "Laser Scribing Exposed: the Role of Laser Based Tools in the Solar Industry," Photovoltaics International, 3, 2009. 6 F. Colville, "Lasers Scribing Tools Edge in Front," Global Solar Technology, Vol. 2, No. 2, March/April 2009. 7 F. Colville, "Into the Groove: How Buried Contacts Brought Lasers to Life in Solar," InterPV, June 2009. 8 P. Mints, "The Global Economy Fell Down and Went Boom – Will Solar Follow?," PVTimes, January 2009. 9 F. Colville, "A Sunny Outlook for Lasers in Solar", Laser Focus World, Vol. 45, Issue 5, May 2009. As seen in the 11/25/09 edition of the Photonics Online (www.photonicsonline.com) newsletter. 10 10 F. Colville, "EU PVSEC Highlights New Equipment Landscape for Solar Cell Production," PVTimes, September 2009. 11 N. Mason, "High-Efficiency Crystalline Silicon PV Cell Manufacture: Status and Prospects," PVSAT-5, Glyndŵr, 2009. 12 F. Colville, "Selective Criteria: Lasers Go Short for Dielectric Ablation of Silicon Solar Cells," Solar: A PV Management Magazine, Issue 2, 2009. 13 F. Colville, "Laser Assisted Selective Emitters and the Role of Laser Doping," Photovoltaics International, 5, 2009. 14 D. Niinobe et al., "Honeycomb-structured Multi-crystalline Silicon Solar Cells with 18.6% Efficiency Via rd Industrially Applicable Laser Processes", 23 EUPVSEC, Valencia, 2008. 15 F. Colville, "The Hole Story: Lasers Take the Wrap," InterPV, April 2009. 16 th A. Schoonerdbeek et al., "Laser Technology for Cost Reduction in Silicon Solar Cell Production," 25 ICALEO, LIA, Scottsdale, 2006. 17 th E. Schneiderlöchner et al., "Laser-fired Contacts." 17 EUPVSEC, Munich, 2001. 18 P. Mints, "As Demand for Solar Tech Deepens, Where Do Thin Films Stand," PVTimes, June 2009. As seen in the 11/25/09 edition of the Photonics Online (www.photonicsonline.com) newsletter.
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Jacques Martin in the Movies
Post your own! #Hockey
He just put Dustin Boyd on waivers. for the love of God, Brian Burke take him!
What are we in store for tomorrow night? What are we in store for tomorrow night?
The Habs tackle a formidable opponent Tuesday night with the Vancouver Cunucks in town starting a two game eastern visit. While the Blue, Blanc, Rouge sit atop the north-east division and 3rd overall in the eastern conference, the month of November has not been the start they wanted.
With a 1-3 start to the month, the Habs have to step up play when tackling the Mighty power house of Vancouver. The Canadiens will not be able to trade fire power with their opponents this Tuesday night and it will be the first true challenge of the Canadiens this season. The only way to beat them is to control the game mentally and take advantage of their power play opportunities. We'll start with a breakdown of the Cunucks offence, defense and net-minding:
The Cunucks offensive fire power consist of 6 forwards that have been on fire of late, first off the Sedin twins are the most dangerous on the line up including their line mate Alexendre Burrows a Montreal outskirt native of Paincourt who will be in the line up in front of family and friends on his rare comeback, we all know that there will be money on the board for that. Next are Malhotra, Kesler and Torres, these three big forwards have been playing some of their best hockey and the bump and grind style from them including Burrows, will definitely be the game plan in the coaches playbook.
The Cunucks defensive pairings are nothing to shy away from; these are some of the best OFD and DFD that any team would dream to have on their blue line. To start we have to get passed Bieksa, Ballard, Edler, Salo, Ehrhoff, and Hamhuis. This is just six of their top D-man, then you hav Parent, Rome, and Alberts that can easily fill in and bottom four, five and six role.
What more needs to be said, Luongo! Although he has been having a mediocre season, we must keep in mind that he will definitely have money on the bored and a belly of his Mother's homemade pasta. He's home and always performs like a true Quebecer at home. He will be very hard to beat on his home soil.
What is needed to win?
The answer is easy; we will not be able to beat them with strength, or skill. We need to beat them with our brains. Don't take stupid penalties, Take advantage of the numerous power play's you will be given. Don't rush the shot on the power play, Michel Bergeron this weekend brought up a very good point, they are not thinking on the power play, they are rushing the shot. The only stable section of our play is our goaltending which everybody thought of being the most unstable at the beginning of the year. To succeed you need to hit at the right time and break out of the zone at the right time. Play a road game at home, let them make mistakes and take advantage of them.
The key factor will be the Power Play; my prediction is this will be the game that will unblock the transcending power play. Allow Subban to create something, bring Georges back with gill on the PK and let Picard play with Subban give Hamerlik or Spacek a break from hockey. It will be a hard hitting game and we need the biggest bodies we can get in our zone.
My prediction is a 3-2 victory in OT/SO for our Glorieux, but only if they play smart.
As usual let me know your predictions and/or thoughts and Keep Your Stick on the Ice!
I actually like the habs in this match-up. and no, i'm not trying to jinx them prax
lol ok Prax, i know your frustrated with the team and JM, but you must agree with what i said above at least. if the habs play a smart ROAD game at home then they will win unless ofcourse Luongo stands on his head!
The Canucks are on a six game winning streak, they're a high scoring team and their forwards are firing on all cylinders, not to mention their defense which you talked about.
Sure, if the Canadiens play smart and a full 60 minutes they could win, but seriously, what are the chances of that happening? You're basing your prediction on fandom and a lot of intangibles and I just don't see it against a cup contending team that ALWAYS brings it against the Habs.
The Canadiens haven't played a 60 minute game yet, their powerplay is in shambles and their entire top six is slumping. Look at it objectively. There's little to no chance the Habs win this game unless they get REALLY lucky.
lol, my prediction is justified but what i mentioned. yes the chances are slim but when push comes to shuve the habs always give us something to talk about. We always say the habs are going to get creamed then they let one out of the hat and freak everybody out. am i say it's a sure win, no but im leaving the possibility of a surprise or else there just ain't nothing to look forward too this season!
But that's the thing, if they do win it will be just that - a surprise. And then they'll go right back to sucking once we think that they're turning a corner. If they win tomorrow, like we both said, it will be a surprise, a fluke, it will be due to luck, and not a good road game or because Luongo's been average or whatever.
we need to take them any way they come, we'll see how it goes tomorrow.
lol i try thats all, thats the best part about predictions, you more wrong than right.
Montreal Juniors oversell arena, turn away Season Ticket Holders
The article is in french, but basically the jist is that the Junior oversold the game versus the Remparts from Quebec thinking that a lot of fans wouldn't show up (jeez,selling out a game vs Patrick Roy's team in Montreal, who would have thunk it), and to deal with the situation, instead of refusing the ticket holders that were the oversells or giving them standing room or something else, they refused the Season Ticket Holders, of all people at the door.
So once it was filled, the workers simply closed the doors. Moreover, the announcer said during the first intermission that if you leave the arena, you'd have to buy another ticket to get back in.
And the president of the team basically had no excuse to justify it. From what I've heard, it's not the first case of mismanagement by the president and the owner of the Montreal Junior. It's really a shame that a team with such promise and potential to win the Q and even the memorial cup this year is run by such a bad manager... #Hockey
NHL Fantasy: Who To Start?It's the most frequently asked question in fantasy hockey pools. Want to win your league? Listen up folks!
I hope to roll this out as the first segment of a three-part forum. I'd like to have a forum for who to start in goal, one for which skaters to start in your lineup, and also one for trades/waiver advice.
Ideally I would start a new "who to start" forum daily for people to check in and get advice from. Depending on how this goes, hopefully we can transition to that format in the coming weeks.
For now, just post any questions or concerns about ANYTHING fantasy and I'll try to get it answered as soon as possible! Feel free to help each other out too!
For up the second news or to get in touch with me, follow @adambtp on Twitter! #Hockey
Dear Adam
What do I do with Michael Leighton? He's just sitting on my IR right now and it's uncertain whether he'll even get the starting job back when he's all healed up. Do I just drop him the next chance I get, or do I keep him around just in case? The rest of my goalies are Lunqvist, Dipietro, and Lehtonen, and you can start 2 goalies a night.
Hey George, I'm actually in a similar position in one of my leagues with Leighton. I'd say the most important thing in this situation is how many IR spots you have. I like Leighton over DiPietro any day, and I definitely believe Leighton will get a shot at the #1 spot when he returns. Take a couple of weeks with all four guys, and then drop the weakest link. Goalies often are the most important (and underrated) guys on a fantasy team. Carrying an extra one for a few weeks should pay off in the long run. Like I mentioned though, if you don't have enough IR spots, dropping Leighton and sticking with DP may be the right choice.
One of my fantasy teams is in a tricky situation at goalie, who should I pick up that could pay dividends in the long run?
Here's a couple of starters who might be available and definitely worth claiming off waivers: Mathieu Garon and Ondrej Pavelec. Some backups likely to see time if their respective #1's struggle: Cory Schneider, Jonathan Bernier, Anders Lindback, and Corey Crawford. I would be wary of claiming Peter Budaj; his shutout last night is not representative of his mediocre play over the last two weeks.
i have giggy and niitty. not sure who's up for grabs
I know which league this is
Would the Habs have won all those Cups if the media of today existed in the past?Would the Habs have won all those Cups if the media of today, existed in the past?
Sure, this is a loaded question. Of course there's no way of knowing. With every move of the players scrutinized by writers/reporters/bloggers/fans one must think that the pressure exuded on today's players would have affected players in any era.
Maybe it's the fault of the media and the fans for creating a situation in Montreal where some players, and in turn the entire team, cannot succeed. Maybe it would be in the best interest for the team if everyone just layed off? That would mean blind support of the team. That's what happens in Toronto and we've all seen how well that turns out. #Hockey
It's hard to say. I think the media pressure was always there through newspapers, but obviously it must have been much easier to ignore the media in 1940 than it is now when you're bombarded through radio, TV, internet, magazines, papers, etc. Everyone has access to opinion within minutes of them being formed and as much as players say they ignore them I doubt most of them don't know what they media is saying about them, I mean they talk to them personally.
It really depends, obviously there are a lot of other factors that we can't put in but it might have been harder, that's for sure.
Habs lose two straight for the first time this season!With an amazing October behind them, the Habs have started the November campaign 0-2. Is this a sign for things to come or are we just a bit rusty with the return of Markov.
Let's analyze the Habs success in October, first we were all treated with an awesome showing of the first trio comprising of Plecky, Cammy and AK 46. We also had some great support from our plumbers on the 3rd and 4th line with Darch, Halpern and Pouliot and then we got some great hockey by both Price and Auld. To most of the surprised Montreal media, this department was the most fragile one and yet they seem to still shine between the posts.
So what led us to this 0-2 start of November? Simple the second trio should I say Duo, the Habs had all summer to address this issue, and still they chose to lack it and try it with Pouliot, didn't work. Tried it with Moen, didn't work. Now I think it's time to step it up a notch, I personally think we need to both move Gomez to the left wing and allow Ellar to play centre between Gionta and Gomez. If not, split the two G's.
Same thing on the defense, with Markov back, we shouldn't make Subban play with him. We should maximize our opportunities; Spacek has been playing like garbage, and has been since we've got him. Let's bite the bullet and sit him and allow Picard, who has done nothing but played great since the beginning of the year, take his place beside Markov. Then we place Hamerlik with Subban, shall we not forget who made Dion Phaneuf look so appealing to Burke in Toronto. He would really help PK round out his game and with PK and Markov split on two lines; the Habs will have three more stable pairings on defense.
This just leaves the big Ryan O'Byrne out of the picture, it sucks because he has great potential but maybe this will lead Gautier to create a package deal for some teams in search for a D-Man. We'll soon find out what his future has in store.
I don't believe it's time to panic just yet, if the Habs fine tune the second line to help the first with some scoring and try and get the power play on track then we can be in store for a great year of hockey.
Please give back some feedback; I would really like to know what everybody at TLC thinks about the topic.
Have fun and Keep Your Stick on The Ice!
I agree, but Jacques doesn't. So forget O'Byrne. IMO he's as good as done with the team and the only reason he hasn't been waived is cause they don't want to lose him for nothing.
so this is were my opinion comes in on gautier earlier. we no that JM has to work a little harder which he did, some what with the changes tonight, but PG also needs to step up his game as well and do somehthing about this issue.
Do you have...game?Ok, here's a question. Why do some players have a great game and others do not? If the NHL is the high game you can play, why is it that only some players shine and other don't? Could it be that the "Scouts" out there are not doing a good job at selecting the proper players? Could it be that some players are really good at sales and other are not? Here's what I hear all of the time..."the talent is being washed out by too many teams." Yeah, right. Not!
Ok, so why do some players fall into that "wow" factor and others really kind of stink up the joint? Simple, just 5 easy words…"Six inches between their ears!" The main problem is that once players get up to that level and after a couple of years, they forget what they are there for. Well, think about it. I think every hockey player at some point in his life, dreams of being in the NHL. But there are a lot of players out there that don't get the chance of doing exactly what Patrick Kane did, scoring the winning goal in overtime, in the Stanley Cup final, let a lone making it to that level
After the winning goal, a reporter asked him what he thought about his performance and his said…"I have dreamed of this day!" Ever since when I was a little boy, I have always dreamed of scoring the winning goal in overtime during the Stanley cup game to win the cup, he says. But the whole secret in this little message was that he dreamed of it.
Now, if you are one of those budding little soon to make it to the NHL kind of kid, remember this one little thing that I am about to tell you. The reason why you are at, where you are in life is because you did things that other wouldn't do! That's the main reason why you are there and others are playing in the beer league. An NHL GM once told me…"It's not what you know, it's not who you know, it's being at the right place at the right time."
Hum, ok, if it's not what I know and it's not who I know, then how do I make the timing correct so I am in the right place at the right time? This is what I have told myself over the years and here is what I found out. But, before I spill my guts, I want to give a little disclaimer that goes something like this…" Just because I say it, doesn't mean you have to do it." However, after 30+ years of hockey coaching, I have seen a lot. Not that I know everything, it's just that I recommend when you go to the information table to eat, you take what you want, digest it, and leave the other stuff that you don't like, behind. Makes sense, right?
Ok, so here's what I found out. "Whatever the mind can conceive and believe…it can achieve!" Ok, I hear it right now from the non-believers…"oh that's a bunch horse shifting sand" Well, here's the thing. Back in the mid 60's, yes I know that was during the love child era and everyone was doing drugs, but that was also the time when Russia was kicking everyone's behind on just about everything.
One of the things the Russians were doing in the 60's was that they found out that even though the mind was the greatest computer ever, they found out that you can pre-program it, just like any other computer. Wow, do you know what this means? No! Ok, look at it this way. One of the riches men in the world is Bill Gates. What does he make? (Jeopardy music here) That's right….software. No, I'm not telling you to go out and make software. We are talking about pre-programming and controlling your computer on your shoulders, also in around about way…your destiny. So, here's what those crazy love child Russians did. They took two Basketball teams, one team they had doing the actual physical practice on the court for 4 or 5 months and then at the same time, took the other team and had them sit in a dark room on recliner chairs listening to music on head phones. Back them; they were the big bulky speakers on your head, type of head phones. You know, the ones that made you look like Princess Leia
During this dark room session, they had the team on the recliner chairs visualizing making the perfect pass, the perfect shot. You know the kind of shot that doesn't even hit the rim…just nothing but air. Well, they also told these dark room guys that when they hear the beat of the base drum within the music that they had to picture in their mind that perfect pass or the perfect shot on each beat.
Then after 4 or 5 months later, the team that was in the dark room, destroyed the other team that did the actual practice on the court. Wow, holly smokes. Again, what does this mean? Well, here's what they found out. The mind does not know the difference between the subconscious and the conscious mind. Even though one works while we are a sleep and the other while we are awake, the actual mind can not tell the difference between the two.
Now, please, don't get me wrong, I'm not telling you to go and sit in a recliner the rest of your life. I'm not sure a 5 foot, 7 inch, 300 pound Basketball player can run up and down the court for an hour. But, what they found out was that because the mind can't tell the difference, you can pre-program the mind to think like you have already performed this task and that when you did perform this task, it was perfect! So when you go out and work on this task, it will be prefect, each and every time.
So you see, you can actually control your own destiny. You have the power within you to make things work perfectly, if you choose too. It's just a matter of putting into action certain disciplines'. Ok, so let's go one step further. How can you make this work for you? Ok, here's the secret to success…so to speak. Every night (now I didn't say every once in a while) I said every night, just before you go to sleep, you lie down with a pillow under your head with your favorite music playing on head phones.
Caution: Do not listen to music on the radio. Why? Because when you fall asleep after several minutes, unbeknownst to you, every 30 minutes at the bottom of the hour, comes the news and most news is all bad. The reason why it's all bad it because that's what sells advertising and the last think you need is to learn it how to rob a bank or how to shoot someone.
You see, the Russians found out that the mind works all night long for 8 hours on the last 5 minutes before you go to bed. Have you ever watched your favorite night show and just when it ends you are about to hit that off button and that snappy little tune comes on that commercial, you head off to bed and the next morning you wake up singing that snappy little tune? Yeah, that's right; you just worked on that snappy little tune for 8 hours. Oh, and by the way, advertisers hope that you listen to that little jingle before you go to bed, then they are getting 8 hours of programming for free…get it!
Ok, so when your head hits that pillow, and that music start moving your feet, stop and concentrate on the perfect shot, the perfect pass, the perfect goal, the perfect reception and when I say perfect, I mean the pass needs to be "Tape to Tape". That one timer needs to be the perfect timing pass and it goes right off your stick like a rocket! When you do that hip check, you visualize that guy going up in the air with both arms and legs spread out in every direction like blades on a helicopter.
For you goalies, you picture in your mind the perfect save, the perfect two legged pad slide, the perfect catch the puck out of thin air save where the crowd goes…"what the….!
Yeah, you know that feeling. It's at the point where the winger has his hands up in the air and you do that little no nothing scissor split save and it goes off the tip of your skate in the corner and everyone in the stands are yelling your name….yeah that one.
Ok, so now that you have this little secret and in order for this to work, you will have to do this every night for 30 days. If you skip a night, you have to start all over in the count down process. So don't miss a night. Now keep this in mind, the Russians did this for 4 to 5 months in a row, not just 30 days. The more you do this, the more solid programming you will do. Now, for you skeptics out there, just try it for 30 days….what's it going to hurt, your time? What 5 minutes before you go to bed, that's all! Come on, it's just 5 minutes and the only thing you have to do is listen to music and think about playing the perfect game.
Ok, here's the last thing. Now don't freak out on this one. If this will work in getting you to the next level in your game, what can this do for you in other areas of your life? Say…love, money, power, health…etc? At this point in your life, what do you have to lose?
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Very well written and informative post. I think I'm a little... past my prime, lol to think about this stuff but this is really encouraging for the kids. Good job here.
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The "Currently Watching" TV ThreadWhat are you watching tonight on TV? Share it here, and talk about your favorite shows!
Thursdays is usually my big night for TV, mostly comedies. So unless there's hockey or something else I'm doing, my schedule is usually as follows:
8PM: The Big Bang Theory
Arguably the funniest comedy on TV at the moment. Hilarious beginning to end, honestly don't think I've laughed so hard at a show in years. Everyone needs to watch this.
9PM: The Office
Let's face facts: The show's been pretty bad for a few seasons now, but I've been a fan since season 1 and I kind of feel I need to stick with it now, lol. It still has its moments and tonight's show (the halloween episode) looks pretty funny.
9:30PM: Outsourced
Everyone hates this show because they claim it to be lazy and racist but I think it's a really smart, underappreciated comedy. No one's done a show based around indian culture like this and I think they're pulling it off. Good cast, fun stories, most won't like it but I find myself growing rather fond of it.
10PM: The Apprentice
Kind of like the Office, I've been a fan since season 1 and while it's been pretty bad at times, I'm sticking with it. This season has been pretty good, with a plant on the male team that's just a pure douche (David) that's somehow managed to stay there even though one of his teammates completely owned him in the boardroom last week. They constantly bill things as the "first ever time this happens in the boardroom" but they usually deliver, and seeing Trump fire people always satisfying.
So those are my plans for tonight lol.
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I'll be watching the hockey game. But typically my Thursdays involve Grey's Anatomy, and then watching the later airing of The Office.
lol it is, but it's quite addicting now.
The Dark Knight RisesBatman 3 has officially been given a name by director Christopher Nolan. The title will be "The Dark Knight Rises." The only information that Nolan revealed about the plot is that The Riddler will not be a villain in the film.
Also it will not be a 3D movie like some have speculated
http://screenrant.com/batman-dark-knight-rises-riddler-3d-kofi-84760/ #Entertainment
I'm not too keen on the title, sounds like a porno... would have preferred "The Dark Knight Returns" but I can understand if Nolan wanted to stay away from the comic as well as the obvious comparison to "Batman Returns".
Also not surprised that Riddler isn't the villain but I think Nolan would have done a great job of him. From what I understand it will be one female and one male villain (female will also likely be a love interest). Hope they stay away from Catwoman and Poison Ivy, but Talia Al Ghul would be pretty cool if they tie it in with Batman Begins. I've heard Tom Hardy will be playing the male villain, and I really have no idea who he would be cast as, but he's a good actor.
I'll be first in line to see this though, that's for sure.
Look forward to seeing this one. It sucks the Riddle won't be a part of it as I was excited in reading rumours of Joseph Gordon-Levitt getting the role and after his performance in Inception, that would have been awesome. Mr. Freeze was also denied from the movie, so it's at least great to see Nolan pursuing villains that have not necessarily been covered in the previous film installments in the 90s. I guess they are going with another Inception star of Tom Hardy, which could be decent. Suggestions have him playing Det. Harvey Bullock.
Ever since the news broke that Tom Hardy had been cast in The Dark Knight Rises people have wondered what role he would play. Fans across the internet have come up with a lot of ideas, from a Gotham cop, to the main villain. The following information is a rumor, and should be treated as such.
I've heard that Tom Hardy is in fact going to play the villain. My source strongly believes that Hardy is going to be playing Hugo Strange. This is the first bit of information from this person that I'm publishing, however they have been accurate in the past. For example, this person told me weeks before the recent Christoper Nolan interview that The Riddler would not be appearing in the film. They also mentioned that Rachel Weisz and Anne Hathaway were in the running for the lead female role a couple of weeks before Deadline posted their list. Given their track record so far, I wanted to post this Hardy news that I received via email. Again, this should just be taken as rumor. I'm posting this for the sake of discussion since we've hit a dry spell with The Dark Knight Rises news. What do you guys think? Would you like to see Hugo Strange as the villain?
Read more: http://batman-news.com/2010/11/16/rumor-is-tom-hardy-playing-hugo-strange-in-the-dark-knight-rises/#ixzz15ZqMlLj8
I'm down with that.
That would be pretty cool. He was great in Inception and I can see the connection.


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Fire engine, extensive collection of old West guns, local and Colorado history. Don't forget to climb the tower. Reasonable price.
The exhibits are well done, a life size stage coach, a mock miner's tunnel, vintage school room, wild west bar and more. History of the area, mining, baseball, and special exhibits make it very interesting. The kids will enjoy it!
We enjoyed our time at this museum by spending a lot of time looking at all the western artifacts they have on display. The cost was inexpensive and the staff was so interesting, Their knowledge basis on all the items is just fascinating.
I always enjoy visiting this museum. In addition to the permanent displays that tell the local history, there are always new displays where I learn something new. And no trip is complete without climbing the tower to take in the gorgeous 360* view of Grand Junction
Tiny, but interesting collection. If you would like to find out a little more about the history of the area. Also, I took a wonderful tour with this Museum - to Marble and Redstone. But one needs to book in advance.
Well worth the effort. Nicely laid out with many different eras. Beware of the tower though; it is very high and has small catwalks. It can be intimidating for people with problems being in high places.
I do not know about the museum itself but upstairs in the museum research library we met three of the most knowledgeable and helpful staff. Three men (one named Gary Brewer I believe) eagerly answered every question and gave us photos to look at, books, histories to copy etc. They went over and beyond to help us find locations and...
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For its size, it's not bad. They make decent use of reproductions in the "adult" displays - and there's a good selection of hands-on stuff for the kids.
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hummingbird_2002(5 WA east)July 17, 2006
My plant is covered with hundreds of fruits. If I cut them off will my plant continue to bloom? I would rather have the blooms than the fruit. If anyone can answer this I would appreciate it very much. Hummingbird
jblaschke(8b TX)
Your passion vine will continue to bloom regardless of whether or not you remove the fruit. If you've got an edible species, you can tell the fruit's fully ripened by waiting for it to drop, then gathering them.
If you just want blooms without fruit, you might look into a hybrid, such as Incense. They're cold tolerant and rarely fruit, even when hand pollinated and have very showy flowers.


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