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SINGAPORE (ICIS)--China will regulate photovoltaic projects, as well as strengthen management in the photovoltaic industry, as it aims to accelerate the transformation and upgrading of the industry, the state-owned news agency Xinhua reported on Wednesday.
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has announced regulations to reduce excessive photovoltaic production capacity, which will be effective from October 2013, according to industry sources said.
The regulations set a minimum annual production capacity of 3,000 tonnes for each polysilicon manufacturer, 1,000 tonnes for each solar-grade crystalline silicon ingot manufacturer, 50m units for each solar-grade crystalline silicon wafer manufacturer, 200 megawatt-peak (MWp) for each crystalline silicon solar cell or photovoltaic module manufacturer, and 50MWp for each thin-film photovoltaic module manufacturer.
Given the minimum production capacity that is being set, merger and restructuring is expected, with small photovoltaic companies to be eliminated in the process, Xinhua reported.
It is hoped that the merger and restructuring would help improve the development of the photovoltaic industry, one market source said.
However, most small-to-middle sized photovoltaic companies have objected to the regulations, as their interests are at risk, the market source added.
Moreover, the new photovoltaic companies must allocate an annual spending on research and development equivalent to at least 3% of their yearly revenues, and the total sum must not be smaller than yuan (CNY) 10m ($1.6m), according to the announcement from MIIT.
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Little Progress in Ensuring Protection for Incapacitated Elderly People
GAO-06-1086T: Published: Sep 7, 2006. Publicly Released: Sep 7, 2006.
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The Senate Special Committee on Aging asked GAO to follow up on its 2004 report, Guardianships: Collaboration Needed to Protect Incapacitated Elderly People, GAO-04-655. This report covered what state courts do to ensure that guardians fulfill their responsibilities, what exemplary guardianship programs look like, and how state courts and federal agencies work together to protect incapacitated elderly people. For this testimony, GAO agreed to (1) provide an overview and update of the findings of this prior work; (2) discuss the status of a series of recommendations GAO made in that report; and (3) discuss the prospects for progress in efforts to strengthen protections for incapacitated elderly people through guardianships. To complete this work, GAO interviewed lawyers and agency officials who have been actively involved in guardianship and representative payee programs, and spoke with officials at some of the courts identified as exemplary in the report.
GAO's 2004 report had three principal findings. First, all states have laws requiring courts to oversee guardianships, but court implementation of these laws varies. Second, those courts recognized as exemplary in the area of guardianships focused on training and monitoring. Third, there is little coordination between state courts and federal agencies or among federal agencies regarding guardianships. At present, these findings remain largely the same, but there are some new developments to report. Since GAO's report was issued, some states have strengthened their guardianship programs. For example, Alaska established requirements for licensing of private guardianships and New Jersey and Texas established requirements for the registration of professional guardians. However, there continues to be little coordination between state courts and federal agencies or among federal agencies in the protection of incapacitated people. GAO's report made recommendations to federal agencies, but to date little progress has been made. GAO recommended that SSA convene an interagency study group to increase the ability of representative payee programs to protect federal benefit payments from misuse. Although VA, HHS, and OPM indicated their willingness to participate in such a study group, SSA disagreed with this recommendation, and its position has not changed. Second, GAO recommended that HHS work with national organizations involved in guardianship programs to provide support and leadership to the states for cost-effective pilot and demonstration projects to facilitate state efforts to improve oversight of guardianships and to aid guardians in the fulfillment of their responsibilities. HHS did support a study that surveyed the status of states' guardianship data collection practices. HHS also supported a National Center on Elder Abuse survey of adult protective services agencies to collect information including the extent to which guardians are the alleged perpetrators or the sources of reports about elder abuse. Third, GAO recommended a review of state policies and procedures concerning interstate transfer and recognition of guardianship appointments. A National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws, held in July of this year, issued a discussion draft for a uniform state law addressing these issues. Following issuance of GAO's 2004 report, a joint conference of professional guardianship organizations agreed on a set of action steps to implement previously-released recommendations from a group of experts on adult guardianship, known as the Wingspan recommendations. Among other things, these action steps call for licensing, certifying, or registering professional guardians.
May 21, 2015
Unemployment Insurance:States' Reductions in Maximum Benefit Durations Have Implications for Federal CostsGAO-15-281: Published: Apr 22, 2015. Publicly Released: May 21, 2015.
Apr 30, 2015
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families:An Overview of Spending, Federal Oversight, and Program IncentivesGAO-15-572T: Published: Apr 30, 2015. Publicly Released: Apr 30, 2015.
Feb 25, 2015
Foster Care:HHS Needs to Improve the Consistency and Timeliness of Assistance to TribesGAO-15-273: Published: Feb 25, 2015. Publicly Released: Feb 25, 2015.
Jan 5, 2015
Social Security Disability Benefits:Agency Could Improve Oversight of Representatives Providing Disability Advocacy ServicesGAO-15-62: Published: Dec 3, 2014. Publicly Released: Jan 5, 2015.
Dec 19, 2014
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families:Action Is Needed to Better Promote Employment-Focused ApproachesGAO-15-31: Published: Nov 19, 2014. Publicly Released: Dec 19, 2014.
Aug 21, 2014
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program:Enhanced Detection Tools and Reporting Could Improve Efforts to Combat Recipient FraudGAO-14-641: Published: Aug 21, 2014. Publicly Released: Aug 21, 2014.
Jul 16, 2014
Supplemental Security Income:Wages Reported for Recipients Show Indications of Possible SSN MisuseGAO-14-597: Published: Jul 16, 2014. Publicly Released: Jul 16, 2014.
May 29, 2014
Foster Care:HHS Needs to Improve Oversight of Fostering Connections Act ImplementationGAO-14-347: Published: May 29, 2014. Publicly Released: May 29, 2014.
Foster Children:HHS Could Provide Additional Guidance to States Regarding Psychotropic MedicationsGAO-14-651T: Published: May 29, 2014. Publicly Released: May 29, 2014.
May 22, 2014
Foster Children:Additional Federal Guidance Could Help States Better Plan for Oversight of Psychotropic Medications Administered by Managed-Care OrganizationsGAO-14-362: Published: Apr 28, 2014. Publicly Released: May 22, 2014.
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10 Parks near Benson, Arizona
Saint David, Arizona 4.78 miles SE
Dragoon, Arizona 15.26 miles NE
Huachuca City, Arizona 19.73 miles S
Tombstone, Arizona 22.34 miles SE
Benson, Arizona (map) | (520) 586-4252
Sites: 88 | Latest Rate: $19.00 | 48 Reviews
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Apr 2015 - $19.00
This was a very nice stop for the night. It was close to I-10 with easy on & off the freeway. The highway noise was far enough away to not be noticed. Train noise also was not close so it was of no bother to us. We had 50 amp. electric with cable TV. The water pressure was good and each site has sewer. Also, there are cement patios at each site and picnic tables. The real surprise was how clean and nice the restroom/shower rooms were. We will stay here again. - Dave - Kathy
Mar 2015 - $20.00
Friendly staff. Large pull thru. 55 channels. Quiet. Would stay again. - Marlen
Mar 2015 - $20.00
Overnight stay, did have cable TV that was decent. Internet was available at a charge of $3/24 hours. Allowed small pets, but was very restrictive about where the pet could be. Specifically stated that the pet "was only allowed on the path to and from the pet area" which was basically an open field. - Rick & Pam
Benson, Arizona (map) | (520) 586-3977
Sites: 45 | Latest Rate: $31.00 | 34 Reviews
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May 2015 - $31.00
Overnight stay, electricity was good, but the water supply was intermittent. Sometimes we had water pressure, then not. Owners said it was broken pipes. We are dog owners and the pet run was great for us. The water issue will probably keep us away on our return trip. - StormGuy
Apr 2015 - $40.00
Like a lot of older KOAs, facilities have not been upgraded in decades. The owners - an elderly Korean couple - were helpful, however communication was sometimes a problem. The bathrooms and laundry were clean though 50 years out of date. Basic cable was suppose to have 12 channels however we were never able to get more than 5 clearly. As others have noted the major selling point for this campground is its distance from the RR and I-10 which keeps noise to a minimum. Very little shade so most sites heat up quickly. The rear of the campground has a pond but the area around it is overgrown and being used as a dump for brush. Also there are some abandoned vehicles and campers in this area making it particularly unattractive for a stroll. Campground is OK for overnight. - longgone
Sep 2014 - $44.00
A little expensive for off-season but otherwise an adequate park. Park is not particularly attractive, but it's far enough off the interstate and train tracks to be very quiet. Owners are very nice and helpful and work constantly to keep the place up. Small pool was clean, residential-type hot tub was not operating. Bathrooms were rustic but clean. Laundry was just OK, but was inexpensive. The cable was adequate, but the Wi-Fi didn't work very well. Sites are dirt and gravel, adequate in length and width for a big rig. Hookups are well-placed. There were a lot of ant hills and we were glad none got into our rig. We had the whole front of the park to ourselves a couple of nights. Convenient to shopping in town and local attractions. It looks to be like it might be the best park in town. - Luvtheroad
Benson, Arizona (map) | (520) 586-4400
Sites: 173 | Latest Rate: $21.00 | 119 Reviews
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May 2015 - $21.00
Our rate was Passport America. Lovely place, that is typical of a snowbird type RV park with paved roads, nice landscaping, well-maintained grounds and good hookups. Our site had a paved surface for the RV with crushed gravel. There is a nice smaller heated pool, a trade library, a computer in the building to use, clean modern restrooms & showers, a very clean laundry area ($1.75/wash), a dog walk area. The hot tub and observatory were down when we were there and they were waiting for parts. There is a grocery store 1 block away & a post office across the street. Office & grounds workers were super pleasant and it was not busy in May. Tengo internet was available. We had good Verizon reception. We loved it here. - R&S
Apr 2015 - $40.00
Wonderful rv park. Lots of activities. Very clean restrooms, I don't think I have ever seen anything cleaner. Even the laundry room was very clean. Office has great hours from 8-5 seven days a week. Pool was closed for a couple of days for safety as the wind had blown a lot of yellow pollen into the water but after the filters cleared it we enjoyed our time in the water. I will be back. - Dave and Linda
Apr 2015 - $21.00
We stayed for 7 days and 5 of those days the pool was closed. The water looked foggy and they must have had problems with it. The restroom was dirty and the same dirt stains on the floor were there for 5 days. Also the trash can was over flowing so no one had cleaned in there for awhile. Just about every time we went to the office it was closed. When we came to register on arrival we had to wait about 5 minutes at the front desk as the clerk was in back and said she'd be right out. We had cable TV but not many channels. One channel went out and never came back leaving us with one less channel. This used to be a very nice resort and we looked forward to relaxing by the pool but being closed most of the time, we were not able to use it. We were not satisfied with our stay and would not stop here again. It seemed to have gone downhill. - Dave - Kathy
Benson, Arizona (map) | (520) 720-0911
Sites: 145 | Latest Rate: $26.00 | 78 Reviews
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Mar 2015 - $26.00
Very nice park large sites,some with concrete others with gravel. Staff very helpful great views. Easy access from I-10. - USAF1
Mar 2015 - $29.00
What a beautiful, well managed park! We only stayed one night but were really impressed. Check-in was friendly and efficient. We were escorted to our long, level pull-through site. We were near the "Crow's Nest" (clubhouse) which gave us a decent (free) Wi-Fi signal. When we checked in, we were told that they serve a small evening meal in the Crow's Nest and we were given a coupon for 2 free dinners... chicken wraps and a free soda or coffee or bottled water. Such a nice touch! Our P.A. rate represents about a 30% discount off the regular nightly rate. Would definitely return if in the area. - Denise Kirk
Mar 2015 - $29.00
We had planned on staying a few nights but we found the staff and RVers to be so nice and friendly that we extended our stay to a week! This park is spacious, clean, and quiet. After registering we were guided to a level, asphalt, pull-through spot complete with sewer and water hookups. We were also given two free meal tickets to join in a meal put on by the long term RVers in the park at the "Crows Nest". What a nice gesture after traveling! We love this park and would return in a heart beat if ever in the area! Highly recommend this park! Our rig is 36' long. - lvscoffee7
Benson, Arizona (map) | (520) 586-2283
Sites: 62 | Latest Rate: $25.00 | 51 Reviews
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Mar 2015 - $25.00
Really nice state park with lots to do in the park and in the area. One big ding is that a lot of sites are really unlevel front to back. We were in 2 different sites and could not get level even with our air leveling system and blocks. Staff was very friendly. Some site have lots of space between them and others do not. Verizon signal was not very good (1 bar of LTE sometimes). Caverns are really neat and there are great hiking trails in the park. Convenient to Tombstone and Bisbee for day trips. I would recommend seeing both while your in the area. - Crazyrvfamily
Feb 2015 - $25.00
$25 per night (in addition, there is a $5 nonrefundable fee to make an online reservation) was for a level asphalt pad 30-amp electric and water site. There was a picnic table on each site. Sites are generous and have desert vegetation throughout and the trees will offer shade once they leaf out. Many types of birds and butterflies were flitting about and lizards zipped along the ground or up a tree trunk. All sites had a 360° view of the surrounding cactus-filled desert and mountains. This campground is located several miles southwest of Benson, which offers all conveniences. All the facilities were in immaculate condition. The main attraction is, of course, Kartchner Caverns-guided tours (no self-guided tours allowed) are available by reservation. There are multi-use trails that are accessed along the perimeter of the campground. AT&T service was nonexistent. Verizon coverage was three bars of 4G LTE. There was the only one over-the-air TV station. We received several radio stations. - DD Rolling Ranch
Feb 2015 - $30.00
This is probably the nicest State Park we have stayed at. The sites are very large. The scenery is beautiful, and it is located in an area where there is a lot to do and see. The Caverns are a must to see. Because the Park is located on a hill, it takes some leveling, in some cases 4 to 6 inches. Overall this gets a 10. - DBG
Benson, Arizona (map) | (520) 586-8966
Sites: 105 | Latest Rate: $24.00 | 29 Reviews
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Apr 2015 - $24.00
Very over rated, both by Good Sam & Passport America. We normally stay at Cochise Terrace that have about the same ratings, but this park doesn't come close to having the same quality. I only stayed there because they had pull-throughs. I've parked in the desert and had a more level space. Too many overhanging Mesquite that can scratch a big RV. Space was too small to be called a pull thru. Will not stay there again. - JetSeller
Mar 2015 - $25.00
All staff were extremely accommodating and friendly! Many planned activities and hikes for those wishing to join. Pot luck once a week with a house band performing after. Saturday night dance at least once a month with house band and some talented park members occasionally singing along! Propane in park with pick up and delivery service. Ducks and birds! - Doug and Barb Gilbart
Feb 2015 - $31.00
The other reviews must have been done by friends. The campground is right under I-10 with lots noise there. Then the double train track is two blocks away and trains are blowing their horns all night coming through every thirty minutes to one hour. The wifi does not work and talked to two other campers who reported that it did not work for them either. Was told the wifi was free but it is advertised and certainly is included in the price. Would never stay there again. - Annie Mae
Benson, Arizona (map) | (520) 586-2035
Sites: 36 | Latest Rate: $12.00 | 6 Reviews
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Feb 2013 - $12.00
This is an old park but very clean. We stopped here because of the very nice city golf course. The park itself sits right along the freeway at about the same elevation, and along with the trains the noise is just about unbearable, but for two nights we made it. Next time we will pass on this one. The 30 amp sites are very tight, but the manager or owner is very nice, so there you have it. - monaco cruiser
Nov 2012 - $10.00
Stayed here 2 nights at Passport America rate (actually, $10.75) It was okay for a couple of nights, but sites weren't very big. Other campers and staff were okay, but didn't talk much. Price was very good, though, and we'd stay there again if we were passing through Benson. - Bobbi1948
Oct 2012 - $13.00
This park is right off of I-10 but we didn't get a lot of traffic noise. Sites are level and gravel with a picnic table. There are some long term residents but the park is relatively neat and clean. All sites are satellite friendly, but no Wi-Fi internet. Our rate is the Passport America rate for one of the six 50A pull through sites. 30A sites are $1.50 less. PA is available with no restrictions. - Ned
Benson, Arizona (map) | (520) 586-7343
Sites: 344 | Latest Rate: $16.00 | 35 Reviews
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Mar 2015 - $16.00
Very, very nice park. We arrived intending to stay one week and stayed two. Lots of activities that all guests are welcome, even encouraged to attend. Happy hour every afternoon, numerous craft groups, card games, breakfasts, dinners and many other activities really kept us busy. This is the friendliest place we have been to. It is also very dog friendly.
The park has a number of transient spaces, but most of the sites are leased by Co-op members. We were fortunate enough to be assigned one where the lessees were traveling.
The park is surrounded by hundreds of acres of desert with miles of trails to explore. The dogs had a great time here.
Rate quoted is based on the weekly rate without electricity. Our power bill for two weeks was $67. - bobcovey
Feb 2015 - $20.00
One of the best parks we've stayed in. Would rate "10" if they had wifi throughout the park. We happened to be near the clubhouse, so were able to pick up wifi. Clean, friendly, well maintained park. Clubhouse w/ weekly breakfasts and dinners-terrific entertainment! Some of the residents have created adorable little "casitas" on their sites and you may receive a park tour upon request. Can't say enough good things about this park and its residents, we look forward to returning! - lovinretirement
Jan 2015 - $7.00
Beautiful park with lots of daily activities. Also has an exercise room. Would definitely recommend for an extended stay. This was our first stay so got a week for $50, normally more. Short terms stay in unused long term spots. - Smokinghawk49
Benson, Arizona (map) | (520) 586-9546
Sites: 136 | Latest Rate: $28.00 | 11 Reviews
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Feb 2015 - $28.00
We stayed here for a month in Feb. and March. Monthly rate is 350.00. Great park, wonderful people. There is a indoor pool and spa.
We came in a travel trailer but bought a motor home, while we were there. All the staff there are super friendly.This is the second year we have stayed here. Will definitely go back to this park again. - The Howards
Oct 2014 - $35.00
Nice park. Needs nicer attitude. Good activities and music. With a little sprucing up, can be very good. The RVers and MH owners don't mingle much. Would stay here again just for the music. - jbanner77
Jul 2012 - $18.00
Rude managers. Didn't give us a 'Hi, glad you're here' type of feeling. We will not stay here again. - B4Bob4
Benson, Arizona (map) | (520) 720-0024
Sites: 176 | Latest Rate: $10.00 | 36 Reviews
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Mar 2015 - $10.00
This was a great place to stay. Very friendly staff. Great value. Good location with lots of close places to see, Kartchner Caverns, Tombstone, Tucson. - DavidWM
Dec 2014 - $28.00
This family-run place worked perfectly for our late arrival. The folks were extremely nice on the phone and the park was well-tended and clean with discrete lights on lampposts. We picked up a late arrival packet and left the cash in the morning--total of $28.19 for 30 amp service, water and waste hookup. They have a pool, hot tub and clubhouse if you stay longer than we did. - J_T
Sep 2014 - $15.00
When we visited the campground it was a week after a flooding rain and the grounds were not in the best of shape. Flood or not there needs to be some site beautification. There are trees but they are small and sparse. Don't count on them giving much shade. There are gravel lots with a picnic table. The bathrooms and showers are clean as well as the pool and hot tub area. There is a clean small club room which is used for functions. Free WIFI is available there, but if you want it in your camper, you will pay extra. There is also a $3 a day extra "resort" fee. I really don't consider this place a resort! The coin laundry is clean and is complete with ironing board, a folding table and a rack to hold coat hanger items. The lady who is in charge is friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about area attractions. The park is located near historic Tombstone, The Amerian Museum (a must), Tucson, ghost towns, Cochise Stronghold, and a cavern. I didn't give a higher score because there needs to be more landscaping. It is was not very inviting when we first drove in. I would stay there again. - urlookingood


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The present invention relates to an electronic device for distributing electrical signals between electronic elements comprising a dielectric foamed thermoset polymer having a plurality of electrical circuits.
1. A process for making an electrical device having a first and second surface and comprising a foamed crosslinked, closed cell polymer and a plurality of electrically conducting wires extending through the polymer from the first to the second surfaces of the electrical device, the process comprising the steps of:
(a) disposing a solution of crosslinkable precursor in a solvent around a plurality of electrically conducting wires;
(b) polymerizing the precursor to form a crosslinked polymer wherein the polymer is crosslinked polycyanurate;
(c) gelling the crosslinked polymer with phase separation of the polymer from the solvent; and
(d) removing the solvent from the gelled polymer to form the electrical device.
2. The process of claim 1 wherein the wires have a diameter less than 0.005 inches.
3. The process of claim 1 wherein the solvent is hexane, cyclohexane, or carbon dioxide.
4. The process of claim 1 wherein the solvent is removed by heating the polymer.
5. The process of claim 1 wherein the solvent is removed by washing the polymer with a nonsolvent.
6. The process of claim 1 wherein the solvent is removed by exposure of the polymer to the atmosphere.
7. The process of claim 2 wherein the foamed polymer has a pore size of about 0.1 to about 10 microns.
This is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 08/362,076 filed on Dec. 20, 1994 now abandoned.
The present invention relates to electronic devices comprising dielectric foamed polymers and the process for manufacturing the devices.
There is a continuing desire in the electronics industry to increase the circuit density in electronic components, e.g., circuit boards, multichip module chip test devices, and the like without degrading electrical performance (e.g., crosstalk) and also to increase the speed of signal propagation in these components. One method of accomplishing these goals is to reduce the dielectric constant of the polymeric insulator used in the components. A method for reducing the dielectric constant of a polymeric insulator is to foam the polymer with air-filled pores.
A prior art process of making polymeric foams involves dispersing thermally decomposable particles in the monomer reaction mixture. The mixture is then heated to cause polymerization and thermal decomposition of the particles to form a gas. The gas expansion forms pores in the polymer resin. Unfortunately, the process results in nonuniform distribution of pores throughout the bulk and also in nonuniform pore sizes. This results in unacceptable variations of the dielectric constant throughout the bulk of the polymeric resin.
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide an improved foamed dielectric polymer for use in electronic components.
Other objects and advantages will become apparent from the following disclosure.
The present invention relates to an electronic device for carrying electrical current to electronic components comprising a dielectric foamed thermoset polymer having an electrical circuit. The polymer is foamed by the steps of: (a) polymerizing a solution of a crosslinkable precursor (monomer or oligomer) in a solvent, (b) crosslinking (gelling) the polymer during phase separation of the solvent, and (c) removing the solvent to form the foamed crosslinked polymer. A preferred polymer is a polycyanurate. Preferred electronic devices include an integrated circuit chip test probe and pinless connector for packaging.
A more thorough disclosure of the present invention is presented in the detailed description and the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a probe test structure embodiment of the electronic device of the present invention.
FIGS. 2-4 show the process for making the probe test structure.
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the pinless connector embodiment of the electronic device of the present invention.
The present invention relates to an electronic device for distributing electrical signals between electronic elements comprising a dielectric foamed thermoset polymer having a plurality of electrical circuits. The foamed polymer has small air bubbles uniformly distributed throughout the continuous polymer bulk.
Referring to FIG. 1, there is shown one embodiment, a test probe, of an electronic device of the present invention. The test probe generally comprises probe head 10 having a plurality of elongated electrically conducting wires 20 embedded in a dielectric foamed thermoset polymer 22. The wires 20 have free ends for probing contact locations on a circuit, such as C4 solder balls or aluminum pads, on integrated circuit chips 24 of wafer 26. However, the probe can be used to test other electronic devices. The opposite ends of elongated electrical wires 20 are in electrical contact with space transformer (or fan-out substrate) 28. In the preferred embodiment, space transformer 28 is a multilevel metal/ceramic substrate, a multilevel metal/polymer substrate, or a printed circuit board which is typically used as a packaging substrate for integrated circuit chips. Space transformer 28 has, in the preferred embodiment, a surface layer 30 comprising a plurality of thin dielectric films, preferably polymer films such as polyimide, and a plurality of layers of electrical conductors, for example, copper conductors. A process for fabricating a multilayer structure to form a space transformer 28 is described in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 07/695,368, filed on May 3, 1991, entitled "Multi-layer Thin Film Structure and Parallel Processing Method for Fabricating Same", which is assigned to the assignee of the present invention, the teaching of which is incorporated herein by reference. Space transformer 28 has a plurality of pins 34. Pins 34 are standard pins used on integrated circuit chip packaging substrates. Pins 34 are inserted into socket 36 or plated through-holes in the substrate of a second space transformer 38. Socket 36 is a type of pin grid array (PGA) socket such as is commonly disposed on a printed circuit board of an electronic computer for receiving pins from a packaging substrate. Second space transformer 38 can be any second level integrated circuit packaging substrate, for example, a standard printed circuit board. On the opposite surface of transformer 38 there are disposed a plurality of electrical connectors to which coaxial cables 42 are electrically connected. Alternatively, socket 36 can be a zero insertion force (ZIF) connector or the socket 36 can be replaced by through-holes in the transformer 38 wherein the through-holes have electrically conductive material surrounding the sidewalls, such as a plated through-hole.
Space transformer 28 is held in place with respect to space transformer 38 by L-shaped clamp 44. The entire assembly of the first and second space transformers are held in place with respect to wafer 26 by assembly holder 46, which is part of an integrated circuit testing tool.
Referring to FIGS. 2-4, there is shown a convenient fabrication process for the test probe head embodiment of the present invention. The substrate 50 of a space transformer having contact pads 52 thereon is placed in a wire bonding tool. The top surface of pad 52 is coated by a method such as evaporation, sputtering, or plating with soft gold or nickel/gold (Ni/Au) to provide a suitable surface for thermosonic ball bonding. Other bonding techniques can be used such as thermal compression bonding, ultrasonic bonding, laser bonding, and the like. A commonly-used automatic wire bonder 56 is modified to ball bond gold, gold alloy, copper, copper alloy, aluminum, platinum, nickel, or palladium wires 54 to the pad 52. The wire preferably has a diameter of less than 0.005 inches. If a metal other than Au is used, a thin passivation metal such as Au, Cr, Co, Ni, or Pd can be coated over the wire by means of electroplating, or electroless plating, sputtering, e-beam evaporation, or any other coating techniques known in the industry. The bonder 56 has a wire 58 being fed from a reservoir of wire as in a conventional wire bonding apparatus. FIG. 2 shows the bonder 56 in contact with the surface of a pad 52. An electrical discharge from an electrode at the base of bonder 56 is used to melt the end of the wire onto pad 52.
FIG. 3 shows the bonder 56 withdrawn from the surface of substrate 50 and the wire 58 drawn out to leave wire 59 connected to a pad 52. The wire 59 is positioned at an angle, preferably between 5-60 degrees from vertical, and then mechanically notched (or nicked) by knife edge 60. The knife edge 60 is actuated, the wire 58 is clamped, and the bonder 56 is raised. The wire is pulled up and breaks at the notch or nick.
Optionally, a ball can be formed on the end of the wire using a laser or electrical discharge to melt the end of the wire. Techniques for this are commonly known in the art. A split-beam laser delivery system is used to localize the laser energy to a single wire for forming the ball. This minimizes the laser energy absorbed by adjacent wires that could cause the wires to deform.
Referring to FIG. 4, after the wire bonding process is completed, a casting mold 62 is placed on the surface of the substrate 50. A controlled volume of a low-viscosity solution 64 of one or more crosslinkable precursors in a solvent is disposed into the casting mold and allowed to settle out (flow between the fine wires without disrupting the wires until the surface is level).
The liquid solution 64 comprises crosslinkable precursor(s) (monomer or oligomer) dissolved in a solvent. Suitable crosslinkable precursors include monomers and oligomers. Suitable thermoset polymers for the probe head include epoxy, unsaturated polyesters, polyimides (from bismaleimides or bisnadimides), polycyanurates, and thermoset polymers from (phenol/formaldehyde), (urea/formaldehyde), or (melamine/formaldehyde). Other suitable thermoset polymers will be known to those skilled in the art. The appropriate crosslinkable precursor(s) (monomer or oligomer) of the desired thermoset polymer are dissolved in a nonpolymeric solvent, preferably an organic solvent. Suitable solvents have solubility parameters (for both polarity interactions and hydrogen bonding) which are close to the solubility parameters of the crosslinkable precursor(s). These solubility parameters can be readily calculated by those skilled in the art as disclosed by Van Krevelen et al., "Properties of Polymers, Their Estimation and Correlation with Chemical Structure", Elsevier Scientific Publishing Co., 1976, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. Preferably, the solubility parameters of the solvent will not be close to the solubility parameters of the thermoset polymer product to minimize solvent uptake by the product. Suitable solvents for epoxy polymer products include hexane, cyclohexane, and carbon dioxide. Suitable solvents for polycyanurate products include cyclohexanes. Other suitable solvents for the process of the present invention will be known to those skilled in the art. The solvent will comprise less than 30 weight % of the prepolymer solution (crosslinkable precursors and crosslinking agent in solvent); preferably less than 25 weight % and more preferably less than 20 weight %.
The solution also may comprise a crosslinking agent to crosslink the polymer product such as for epoxy-protonic or Lewis acids, alkaline earth compounds or transition metal compounds. Other suitable crosslinking agents will be known to those skilled in the art. The solution may also comprise other components such as a catalyst to enhance crosslinking such as triethylamine, organic acids, and anhydrides.
Generally, the reaction solution is then heated to cause polymerizing of the monomer/oligomer. Because the reaction mixture is a low-viscosity, stable solution, the reaction solution can be injection or compression molded or cast before or during the polymerizing step of the reaction to form the electronic device of the present invention. If carbon dioxide or other low-boiling solvents are utilized, the reaction mixture must be maintained under pressure during the polymerization and gelling step of the process such as in a glass container. As the molecular weight of the polymer increases, the solvent becomes less soluble in the polymerization medium. At the cloud point, the solvent will begin to phase separate from the polymerized product. Phase separation as used herein shall mean physical change of a solution of two miscible liquids to two immiscible liquids which have coalesced into two continuous separate phases. During the phase-separation process, the two immiscible liquids will generally form a suspension prior to coalescing.
In the process, a gelation occurs during the phase separation. Gelling as used herein means crosslinking the polymer to change the reaction medium from a liquid to a gel which is elastic, does not flow, and does not permit bubbles of gas to rise in its bulk. Gelation of the polymer during phase separation captures tiny bubbles of solvent in the polymer bulk. These bubbles or solvent reservoirs are uniformly distributed throughout the bulk of the polymer and, after gelation, are permanently fixed in that location in the bulk of the polymer. The onset of gelation can be predicted by those skilled in the art. In one embodiment, vitrification of the polymer occurs prior to phase separation to limit the bubble size during phase separation to about 0.1 micron to form a clear bulk polymer.
After completion of the crosslinking of the polymer and phase separation of the solvent, the solvent is removed from the polymer to form the foamed polymer. The solvent can be removed by heating the polymer to an elevated temperature of about 100�-250� C. for a period of about 1-2 hours. Alternatively, the solvent can be removed by immersing the polymer in a nonsolvent. Suitable nonsolvents include methanol, water, acetone, and alkanes such as pentane or hexane. When carbon dioxide is used as the reaction solvent, it can be removed by simply exposing the polymer to the atmospheric conditions. Other methods of removing the solvent bubbles from the reaction product to form the foamed thermoset polymer will be known to those skilled in the art.
The foamed thermoset polymer of the present invention has uniformly distributed closed cell pores throughout the bulk of the polymer to provide a uniform dielectric constant. Further, the pore size can be adjusted (from submicron (about 0.1 micron) to about 30 microns) by varying solvent polarity and curing conditions. The polymer has low stress, high thermal stability, and improved toughness.
Referring to FIG. 5, there is shown a pinless connector which is an alternative embodiment of the electronic device of the present invention.
The connector 70 generally comprises a plurality of fine electrical conductors (wires) 72 disposed in a foamed dielectric thermoset polymeric composition 74 and extend from side 76 of the connector to side 78 of the connector. Each conductor 72 preferably has a generally spherical end 80 at side 76 and a flattened spherical shape 82 at side 78. The conductors 72 are preferably gold, gold alloy, or copper alloy, and the size, shape, and spacing of wires 72 can be modified to optimize the connector for a specific application.
The connector is disposed between mated electronic components 84 and 86, such as an integrated circuit chip and a multichip module. The components 84 and 86 are provided with electrical contact pads 88 and 90. The components 84 and 86 are pressed toward each other as indicated by arrows with the connector there between. The foamed thermoset composition 74 acts as a spring to push the end contact surfaces 80 and 82 against mating contacts 88 and 90 on components 84 and 86, respectively, thereby maintaining good electrical contact.
The connector can be fabricated in a variety of art-known methods. Suitably, the process disclosed above is utilized except that wires are connected to a sacrificial substrate rather than the substrate of a space transformer. The sacrificial substrate is preferably copper, cooper/Invar/copper, or copper/molybdenum copper. Materials other than copper can be used such as aluminum, hard plastic, or steel. After the foamed polymer has been completely cured, the substrate can be removed by placement in a sulfuric acid bath to dissolve the substrate. Ultrasonic agitation of the sulfuric acid helps to facilitate the etching of the copper substrate and causes the gold plating on the surface of the copper substrate to flake off from the surface of the structure, leaving the surfaces of the ball ends exposed.
Other types of electronic devices of the present invention include packaging devices. These devices are well known to those skilled in the art and can be fabricated by the process disclosed herein.
The following example is a detailed description of the method of preparation and use of certain compositions of the present invention. The detailed preparation falls within the scope of, and serves to exemplify, the more generally described methods of preparation set forth above. The examples are presented for illustrative purposes only, and are not intended as a restriction on the scope of the invention.
0.95 gms of an epoxy resin with an equivalent molecular weight of 342 g/mole, 1.49 gms of diamine curing agent (DACM-20 sold by Air Products, Inc.), and 3 gms of cyclohexane were placed in a vial and stirred until homogeneous (˜10 min). The mixture was then placed in a Fisher-Porter reactor and heated to 160� C. The mixture remained homogeneous until the onset of crosslinking network formation, where the cyclohexane, becomes a nonsolvent and phase separates. After cooling, the crosslinked polymer was placed in a vacuum oven and heated to a temperature of 180� C. for 8 hours to remove the phase-separated nonsolvent, leaving pores the size of 5-10 microns.
6.5 gms of cyanurate resin (L-10 from CibaGigy) was slurried with 3.0 gms of cyclohexane. Upon heating, the mixture became homogeneous. The mixture was placed in a mold and heated to 200� C. under pressure to crosslink the polymer. The solvent was then removed to form the foamed crosslinked polymer having pore sizes of 5-20 microns.
Although this invention has been described with respect to specific embodiments, the details thereof are not to be construed as limitations for it will be apparent that various embodiments, changes, and modifications may be resorted to without departing from the spirit and scope thereof, and it is understood that such equivalent embodiments are intended to be included within the scope of this invention.
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My W 30b does if fact self bleed. I had similar problems to you when I got my boat (and new engine) last year - the problem was the electric fuel pump had a loose connection.
The pump puts out 25 gallons a hour and you are using about 3/4 of a gallon of that, the rest gets recycled thru the tank and filters again. You are in fact polishing your fuel every couple of hours you run your engine - if the pump is running full time as designed. Finding the problem is difficult because as long as it runs every couple minutes you have enough pressure and fuel to run. It's when it goes a while that life sucks.
Check the 12v connection, tighten clean etc..then check the pump. If your really want to get fancy wire a light to the pump side of the connection and put it somewhere you can see it while the engine is running. Then you'll know if it's intermittent. Intermittent problems suck to find.
Eliminate the tank and pickup tube issue by getting a 5 gallon can of diesel and hose then feed the engine directly from there as a test, with the unused fuel going back to the same 5 gallon can (see below).
Troubleshooting possible multiple issues is simpler if you can eliminate one piece at a time.
It might be a air leak - easy way to check for that is to take off the hose that sends unused fuel back to the tank and put it into a bucket, run the engine and see if you have bubbles in that bucket (pre-fill the bucket with some fuel and put the hose under the fuel so you are not making bubbles with flow).
Westy's are good engines, but the electric pumps are somewhat exposed and prone to getting the connections knocked around while doing maintenance. The bad news is a replacement is 158 bucks (I've got two spares, I'll be glad to give you a discount). The good news is - almost any 12v fuel pump from autozone will do the same job for 40 bucks - damn, just killed my own sale.
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Originally posted by time007
Absolutely null surprise there.
Yoshi-P said very early on that his vision for ARR was to model it after "the standard modern theme park".
Numerous decisions he's made and systems he's described since then have illustrated he meant exactly what he said.
Now the end-game dungeon/gear grind is yet another way he's sticking to the "tried and true" (aka "the old and tired").
Hey, he's a man of his word at least!
"Please look forward to it!"
The MMO community is more and more pushing toward "less streamlined, less themepark, fewer quest-hubs, more open world, more freeform". Developers - at least the ones paying attention - have been catching on to the fact that the so-called "standard themepark setup" is unsustainable; players can simply burn through content far too fast for developers to keep up. This is particularly true when the developers are also feeling pressure to "make all the content accessible/soloable/less challenging", or face backlash from players complaining about "grind" and "leveling is too slow!", because reaching level cap took them more than a week.
So, while other developers have come to this realization and are trying to move away from it in various ways (with SOE being, perhaps, the most aggressive about it with EQN - time will tell on that, though), Yoshi-P decided to take ARR and run in the opposite direction.... straight for the heart of the "themepark" template. He's just arriving at a party that most everyone else is leaving.
The result is..... surprise of surprises... a MMO that plays/feels like yet another standard themepark MMO with all the same things people have done ad nauseum for the past 8 years-plus.... but wrapped in a slick FF skin, complete with fan service aplenty.
And before anyone asserts otherwise... yes, I've played ARR. Plenty. Through Alpha and Beta, into EA and Launch (when I could actually log in). I came over with a 1.0/Legacy character, so I was able to access lots of the high-end content right off the bat.
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Darkfall UW is really good, I'd still be playing if paypal didn't get me banned...
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Originally posted by Ayulin
Except for one thing.
There are still plenty of us who weren't done with those rides. But all the other Standard Theme parks shut down or underwent "Major renovations" and are no longer the Theme Park they once were. Now, this is the only one left under that old umbrella. This is exactly what I wanted and I don't think I am alone.
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I thought it would be trash but I'm loving it, might not have great graphics but it has everything else.
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Originally posted by GeezerGamer
That's fine.
The point isn't whether or not that style can be enjoyed.
The point is if that style is or isn't sustainable... at least as a sub-based MMO. MMO after MMO after MMO over the last 8+ years, has proven quite empirically that "no, it isn't".
Yoshi-P is latching on to a paradigm that's all but been proven to be no bueno. Again, at least for a MMO intended to remain sub-based, and not even reliably as F2P/Hybrid.
It's fair to say that there's a population of players who will take their time and take in all that a MMO has to offer, rather than rushing through it. I'm part of that crowd.
Sadly, it seems most others aren't, and those who are, aren't numerous enough to maintain a sustainable subscriber base.
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A. I'm going to keep playing the game, I just wanted to point out to people what to expect at 50 and what a lot of players were doing. So I'm not a content locust, as I plan to stay in the game. I'm just trying to gear up for Frontlines, is there a problem with that? How Is that being a content locust?
B. My original post is truthful. This is what is actually happening. Believe it or not, but you'll see when you hit 50
C. There is harder endgame content!!!!! Just no one is geared for it now, at least in PUGs. Ok??? There are harder dungeons. But for those peeps who ding 50 they'll probably run into the situation that I did.
D. Hopefully in a couple of months people will do the token gear grind, get the level 70 gear and more and more people can do harder content instead of grinding the same dungeon over and over
E. I'm going to keep playing this game until they add Frontline and see how it turns out.
F. As for other content besides a gear grind they could add. hmmm maybe a huge level 50+ open world zone where people could do NON-INSTANCED PVE raids??? Like a big zone where you aren't locked into an 8 person party, but can take 50+ and work 1-2 hours to fight a huge dragon or something. That would allow non 50s to participate and help.
LASTLY, you need to have the basis token gear or you will get killed too easily on Ifrit and Garuda. If 1 person dies on those bosses because of low hp, chances are they will die often and become a liability, and you need all 8 guys to beat those bosses if you are in a PUG.
Originally posted by time007
I'm hoping the tokens aren't a permanent trend in the game's design, but I don't have a problem with it if it's a gate while we wait for additional RNG gear content to be released.
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when I said to a tank to move to avoid damage he was like :since when tank need to avoid damage.I was like :oh dam we all wipe!we wiped and didn't act finish the dungeon.people are so used to wow static just avoid what's on the floor they can not comprehend the fact will have to keep agro in another manner.
Originally posted by LizardEgypt
Please tell me about the lies that i told myself. Why do you think i quit after leveling to 50? if i was lying to myself i would renew my sub in hope of some magic to happen or miracle patch to drop which will give a lot more choices at lvl 50.
Also 'its been 3 weeks' excuse is weak considering it is a remake of 1.0, they had a lot of oppertunities and a second chance to make sure that this time players have lot more options in terms of gameplay other than raid or die at lvl 50. They won't be getting a third chance.
If you think my concerns about the end game at lvl 50 and missed oppertunity for the second time by SE is whining then sir i can assure you that you don't know what whining really is.Its funny that you tell me that state of genre is not an excuse for my whining but somehow it is an excuse for you to come up with a lame defence like 'its just been 3 weeks'.
What puzzles me the most is that game companies learn nothing from past experinces. As if they live in their own bubble with no outside contact. They keep repeating same mistakes over and over again and then wonder why players are dropping faster than dead flies once free month is over.
A sub based game with nothing but raids for gear grinding at lvl 50 in year 2013? do i even need to tell you how this is going to end up in couple of months?
Originally posted by Bigdaddyx
Yeah the genre isn't going to change until something large comes and makes it change. In the mean time a 3 week old game (reboot is irrelevant) is likely to be lacking additional content, most of the planned features are a horizon away. There are more issues with these games than the tired ancient model. As I've said. I am not a fan of the gear treadmill style of design either, but I'm also trying to play the game to enjoy adventuring through the content in front of me, and not worrying about the future of it.
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Originally posted by Ayulin
The only thing that has been empirically proven is that poorly designed MMOs don't deserve a subscription. This site is notorious for throwing around the term "WoW Clone" to describe failed game. But I'd say what they really failed in was to successfully clone WoW in the 1st place. Every single game that failed as a P2P game, did so because they were missing something that WoW had. Even now, WoW is changing it's direction to match the current trend and has pay the price of subscriptions for it. What has never been successfully copied was the actual formula that brought in 12M subs into the genre in the 1st place.
FF14 is not an exact copy of that formula, but it's closer to it than anything else on the market including WoW's current iteration.
Originally posted by LizardEgypt
I disagree that reboot is irrelevant. Yoshida did many surveys on official forums and had tons of feedback and player data with him. So he had the oppertunity to grab pulse of the players and make a MMO which will be a lot more than just copy of WOW's gear treadmill at level cap.
The reason which kept me playing till lvl 50 is because i have said it multiple times that leveling is the best part of the game and once you hit 50 everything falls apart..reminds you of any other MMO? yeah just every other single themepark MMO in past.
I have lost account how many times i have heard that 'not worth continuing past free month' in forums, chat and in my FC. And i don't blame players for quitting because not everyone is into hamster wheel gear treadmil.
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Originally posted by GeezerGamer
FFXI would like to have a word with you about that said "paradigm"
Proven to work with this IP.
Also, might want to take notice of that one game that has more sub players than most f2p games have accounts registered.
I agree, you cant make an average game anymore and expect people to pay a sub.
Also people ARE getting sick of the f2p pay model. Tides are starting to turn away from item malls and cash grabs.
Also with p2p, if you don't spend tons of money developing a game, can be very sustainable and even profitable with a very small population.
I know many are bitter that some games exist that charge a sub...it shouldn't matter that they exist...because f2p games are way better right...and there are so many out there...why even bother arguing about it on the few p2p games when there so many better games out there for free....doesn't help strengthen the argument when the f2p crowd has to protest a p2p game in order to have a shot at a good game for once.
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You can tell people who didn't play FFXI long. There is sooooo much more to do at 50 than just gear grind...
Even though you're not forced to group to level like in FFXI, the OP said it, this is still a very social oriented game. At 50 the more friends you have, the better off you'll be.
Originally posted by Hitman211
I think you have missed my point or maybe I wasn't clear. I am making a case for FF14 to be a successful sub based game. Not to be included in the list of failed P2P attempts.
Originally posted by Gravarg
Played FF XI a lot actually. But thanks for assuming and generalising. Yes we know you can level multiple classes / jobs there is crafting and gathering. What else is there? yeah chasing shiny gear with awesome stats.
The novelty wears off once you level atleast two classes. Once you start with third you would rather spend more time with your lvl 50 but then you realise all you got is raid and die. And not everyone is into crafting and gathering. So only other option is to quit.
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Anyone who just ain't feeling FF, try Darkfall UW, huge open world sandbox, just a suggestion...
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there has been an official SE post that they will be reducing repair costs and cost of dark matter, as well as adding in an 'average item level' displayed on character screen , and this level will need to be at a certain level to do high level content
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Originally posted by Gravarg
It seems like a lot of people wrote the game off before hitting 20, which is fine. The game certainly appeals to one type of crowd and is going to upset another because of it.
Im also seeing a lot of complaints regarding game play based on the optional way to progress. People think farming fates is the best way to level up...its not the best way, perhaps fastest way however...you are putting yourself at an endgame disadvantage racing though levels on fates...as well as netting you nearly no GIL...and no gear. Not to mention you skip out on a great story.
You level up fast enough your first class though...why not do it in a manner that's the most enjoyable, rather than the most efficient way to gain levels and the most boring method? Some will prefer fate farming though...I get that..just for those who hate it...why continue to play the game like that?
If you ask me, if you wanted a game with quick progression, no farming, no real progression, and nothing but dynamic events...well they got this game that specializes in that...this isn't that type of game, and it wont be. They don't hide what type of game this is trying to be either.
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Having fun who cares.
Race to cap like your life depended on it, mindlessly grind gear, only to have it rendered useless in next xpac.
Don't race to top, enjoy the journey, and enjoy the gear in next xpac if your there by the time the xpac comes out.


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Thread: Modern Spacecraft concepts
July 21st, 2011 #1
Modern Spacecraft concepts
Heres some ideas I have for some spacecraft designs.
Tos tart this off, I've made a Sikorsky ATC-010 Attack Transport Craft, a craft used for transporting up to 12 units, plus 2 flight crew. Armed with light machine guns and two missile pods.
The crew would enter/exit through the back airlock. with an emergency airlock on the side.
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that blob on the left was my side profile i used to define the general shape..and went perspective from there.
July 21st, 2011 #3
could you make the right side a little lighter? it kind of blurrs in to the drop shadow
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Indeed, that shadow is overwhelming.
July 21st, 2011 #5
Done! That better?
July 21st, 2011 #6
Two observations: It appears that the tail fins are not on the same plane with each other. Secondly, how/where does it store its powerplant and troops? Am I correct to assume that "unit" means an individual infantryman?
Although I must say, you've done an excellent job in translating the nose of the Sikorsky S-70.
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July 22nd, 2011 #7
Hey. I think the title of your post is giving me the most confusion. The word modern to me means that it could be developed and built today. Well, this craft would never escape our gravity given current technology.
So either it is using super strong future engines, so it is a craft of the future. Or it is a craft of the skies, not space. And if it is a modern design for flight, then I don't see how it would do that either. But I'm no expert in ID.
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July 22nd, 2011 #8
Good effort - I love this kind of thing so would like to offer a few thoughts.
Much better after getting rid of the heavy shadow.
I assume this is a space and atmospheric transport? But if atmospheric how does it generate lift? Vectored thrust (like a Harrier VTOL), anti-grav tech (where are they?) or conventional wings?
The windows indicate scale so I think you have too many for a two-person cockpit.
Entering from the rear also looks like it would be a long ass walk up to the cockpit for the flight crew.
Size wise it feels more like a transport for 40.
The missile pods aren't symmetrical/in proper perspective.
Basically I would do a redesign keeping in mind scale, dimensions, functionality of lift, powerplant, access, weapons, etc. Maybe work this one over as a larger transport and develop a smaller, lighter transport. Consider all three main views - front, side, top plus isometric/perspective. Right now it looks a little too much like a conventional large copter with rotors removed.
Keep it up though, looking forward to any further work!
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July 27th, 2011 #9
Did a bit of an update to the concept, taking in mind some of the points you guys shared. I usually am very Industrial Design minded...so we'll see how realistic i can make this. I think once this 2d stage is complete, i'll make a basic 3d model...
Also, added a little dude for scale. it's meant to be a small transport. A pilot, a copilot, and the rest of the crew is soldiers or personnel.
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Is this thing going to interact with the atmosphere at all or is it always goig to be in space? If it's the former, this thing will get WRECKED. If you look at our current spacecraft and spacePlanes you will see that these are very aerodynamic. This is not only to make it more efficient to get more speed, but also because more wind resistance=more friction=EVERYONE DYING IN A HORRIFIC FIREBALL!!! If this is going to be built in space and used only in space, you don't need that aerodynamic design.
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July 27th, 2011 #11
I do agree with function over form.
In this case..don't open those side hatches in space.
July 27th, 2011 #12
oops. apparently you can see my outlines of a former engine concept. oh well. ill take it out next time. its time for sleep.
July 27th, 2011 #13
Cool lines; definitely looks military and believable. Some color in unexpected places would make it pop, I think; either something on their by the pilot, or maybe some brightly colored squadron markings. Up to you though.
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July 27th, 2011 #14
yeah, color is the next objective.
July 27th, 2011 #15
I like this design. However, from the second I saw that you built it off of a grey blob, I knew that you were going to have lots of technical problems. Here's how you should be doing highly constructed industrial designs:
If you look really carefully you can see that you're not QUITE aligning everything on the same planes. If you were to go through this tutorial with your spaceship, you'd have a good knowledge of where everything falls in relationship with each other and that'll help fix things like how the fuselage isn't perpendicular to the wings. Or how the wingtips are both tilting the same direction. Or how lots of the lines that define the plates on the body aren't parallel but slightly converging or diverging. Or how the connector between the hatch and the hatch...hole doesn't connect in the middle of the hatch. Snapping to a gird will fix all of that.
The thing that bugs me a LOT more though is that huge blurry blobby black shadow. It actually hurts my eyes to look at your picture because they're constantly trying to refocus.
Here's how to construct shadows. I also don't know what that cylinder thing is behind the back engine. It sorta looks like a Dalek that's playing hide and go seek with the spacecraft =P. And there are a couple of oddball lines under the engine on the right that make it look like the engine needs to shave.
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July 28th, 2011 #16
i accidentlly forgot to hid some of my other layers, thats the extra stuff youre seeing. lol
thanks for the tips. I'm checking those tuts out.
July 28th, 2011 #17
after studying that tutorial, i came up with this. now...it may just be me, but it feels off somehow...maybe it's all the round shapes.
July 28th, 2011 #18
cleaning it up a bit..and changed the nose lines a bit. now they look better.


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For $3495.00, which is probably more than I could sell the boat for, I Better be able to sail off the dock in key West and right through the little cut on the east end of Guanaja with out touch'n my tiller! It's what Yves Told me it would do. I can say I've been impressed with his company, Him, his voyage and his customer service thus far. I've paid in full, in advance to expedite delivery so it should be waiting for me when I get off the tug 2 weeks from now. Then I have 2 weeks for the final prep, back on the tug for 2 weeks and depart May 9th, weather or not, wind or not, on the nose or not, we are leaving. I have 2 weeks to get there and back to the tug. I just bought an asym genny, and several sizes of head sails from 8 oz hanky on up. For those of you who have not done so, google a sat map of the Bay Islands, immages of Cayo Cochinos, and La Ceiba Shipyard, where I'll be storing the boat for a month while my dock in Guanaja is being repaired. Don't let all the Hype of dangerous locals keep this place off your cruising radar. But I digresss, back on track, we will be tied in on short leashes, watching the boat steer us. too short to go over the rail, which is how I've alway's done it any way's.
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To me, hitting a hyper-badass-of-super-power-high arcing ball is not a moonball. My definition of moonball includes a lack of pace, heaviness and aggression. Nadal's high shots are high arcing, have a lot of spin, kick up high, are specifically targeted to all areas of the court and are hard to handle generally. He throws them in looking to draw a weak reply or to give a different look.
A moonball is usually hit with a low degree of spin and pace,
go back to the center of the court and are usually hit by players with no offensive options in their arsenal in that situation or overall in general, or weren't in correct position so that's all they could manage or they are being tentative and ultra safe hoping that the opponent will eventually make a mistake if they keep moonballing it back. A moonball is not a lob and I"m not referring to balls hit when being stretched out wide so you pop one up deep to give you time to recover.
That's my definition. Maybe the general consensus on this forum of what a moonball is is different. idk.
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I just don't see Nadal hitting moonballs a lot. He hits a very hard, fast ball with a lot of spin. I've stood 10' behind him at Indian Wells as he was pounding ball after ball. His net clearance was about 2 feet, which is a lot considering the pace that he was hitting with. Cheetah was standing right next to me.
Yes, he'll kick up stuff to a right hander's backhand, but everyone does that. Heck, I do that and I suck. But generally he hits really hard, with a lot spin. The ball is heavy and kind of violent.
Doesn't sound like we disagree, I mean; look at what I wrote again.
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Nadal's moonballs do not have the same hackish qualities of a rec player's moonballs?
Seems to me you just don't like the connotation some have with the term moonball. The moonball, hit in the way Nadal hits it, is an excellent shot, and one that can be replicated (to a much lesser degree) at the rec level to great effect.
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Luke 24:5 "Why do you seek the living among the dead? Notwithstanding the mystery and beauty of the Eucharist, I find the mystery and beauty of the Church to be the most fascinating gift God has given to His people. I am intrigued by the Catechism of the Catholic Church that speaks of the Church as both visible and invisible, physical and spiritual (ccc par 770-773). We tend to focus so intently on the Church visible and physical – the here and now – that we minimize the importance of the Church invisible and spiritual. It is not uncommon to think of the Church as those guys in Rome and/or that building we go to on Sundays; but that is not at all – although a very important aspect – the richness and beauty that is known as the Church. This was brought home to me clearly and with great joy a number of years ago when my youngest daughter was baptized. The Deacon who baptized her is a personal friend and at the end of the ceremony, he held her high as she was clothed in her new white garment (her robe of righteousness) and presented her to the Lord. To this day, this memory easily brings tears my eyes as I realized, at that moment, she was brought into the Kingdom of God, into the Church. Prior to her baptism she was just another baby brought into this world to a human set of parents. After her … Continue reading


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The inaugural Foxhill Festival has been put together by the TimeBank Plus charity and housing group Curo to combat a feeling of isolation among people living on the estate.
June Wentland, who volunteers with TimeBank Plus, has been working with people in Foxhill.
"A few things came out about the area and one of the things that was particularly interesting was people felt a bit isolated and that there were negative connotations for the area. People out of Foxhill don't know what it is like."
The Foxhill Festival,which runs from May 17 to May 24, will include a treasure hunt, morning exercise classes, IT workshops, a sewing bee and a ramble.
The festival will begin on Saturday, May 17 with the Foxhill Party in the Park at Foxhill Park, off Entry Hill. People will be able to enjoy a hog roast, bouncy castle and circus skills.
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Children's LiteratureIn a wooded area through which both a river and a highway run, live four rival clans of feral cats, who spend most of their time training, fighting, and killing prey. The main enemies of each clan are the other clans and a few rogue cats who want revenge, but we never see any other animals that can't be eaten by a cat, except for some brief glimpses of humans. In this second book of the "Warriors" series, the furry hero is Fireheart, recently become a warrior, but born a pet cat and trying to prove his loyalty to the wild clan. A feline Romeo-and-Juliet romance develops, Fireheart visits his pet kitty sister, while each camp keeps a "medicine cat," who gathers herbs and looks after the kits. Where all the kittens come from is something of a mystery, since we never see any sexual activity in the crowded dens. Favoring idioms like "Hi," "Okay," and "Nice moves," the cats talk a great deal, kill a prodigious number of birds, mice and moles, and go on endless patrols, generally behaving more like human guerillas than wild cats. The story is flat, repetitious, much too long, and in the end unsatisfying except perhaps to devoted cat lovers or readers who revel in invented worlds (there is even an otherworldly "Star Clan"). Despite its elaborately worked out environment (with maps) and a detailed cat hierarchy, this tale falls far short of being a feline Watership Down. 2003, HarperCollins, Ages 10 to 14.
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Edwardsville, IL (Sports Network) - Mark Yelovich scored 13 points as the SIU Edwardsville Cougars got past the Eastern Illinois Panthers, 49-45, in an Ohio Valley Conference clash at the Vadalabene Center.
Kris Davis added 11 points for the Cougars (8-11, 4-5 OVC) and Jerome Jones chipped in 10 points.
For the Panthers (6-17, 3-7), Morris Woods led the way with 16 points, while Sherman Blanford pulled down nine rebounds.
SIUE shot just 40 percent, but did hit 3-of-10 from 3-point range in the first half. EIU shot 39.1 percent and missed all but one of its eight 3-point tries, though they did outscore the Cougars 4-0 at the free-throw line as the teams went into halftime knotted at 23-23.
The Panthers shot just 33.3 percent from the field and missed all nine of their 3-point tries. Though they made only 31.8 percent of their shots from the field in the second half, the Cougars did connect on 3-of-9 from beyond the 3-point arc after halftime.
The Panthers led by as many as 10, but a 15-2 run by the Cougars put them ahead 42-39 with less than seven minutes to play. EIU was able to retake the lead, but SIUE finished the game on a 7-2 run to secure the victory.
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The Barton Community College baseball team took Dodge City into extra innings in the first game of a doubleheader to win 8-5.
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High-scoring Trey Unrau, who broke Moundridge High School's basketball career scoring mark of former Iowa State guard Jacy Holloway, has signed to play for Barton Community College's men's basketball team in 2012-13.
JUNCTION CITY - In a non-conference baseball game played at a neutral site on Tuesday night, Barton Community College beat Salina's Brown Mackie College, 13-1.
COLBY - The Barton Community College softball team was swept by Colby on Wednesday.
The paper work sits in Netanya Jackson's dorm room at Barton Community College. She diligently reads her college transcript, which arrived in the mail on Monday, from NCAA Division-I Murray State University in Murray, Ky.
After moving the baseball game's location from Kansas City, Mo., to Great Bend, Barton Community College and MCC-Longview had to fight rain and even a tornado warning just to play the first game of its doubleheader on Saturday.
Al Key planned on taking his basketball game to another level this summer, attending some camps in hopes of drawing some attention from NCAA Division-I schools.
A rebounding, shot-blocking and scoring threat for Barton Community College's men's basketball team the past two seasons, Dwayne Brunson signed on Tuesday to play at NCAA Division-II Fort Hays State University.
It just wasn't their day.
Al Key had an eye-opening experience when he got a text message from Barton Community College men's head basketball coach Craig Fletchall.
The Barton Community College baseball team finished 3-1 over the weekend after a pair of doubleheaders against Kansas Jayhawk Community College Eastern Division foe Butler at Lawson-Biggs Field.
In the inaugural KJCCC vs. ICCAC Challenge track and field meet on Friday and Saturday at the Track/Soccer Complex on the Barton Community College campus, the KJCCC men and the ICCAC women finished on top.
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The Barton Community College baseball program in conjunction with the Big Bend Batters Box will conduct a 3-day baseball skills camp in June.
The awards and accolades keep coming for Lydia Mato.
Three Barton Community College baseball players earned post season recognition for their play this season when the all-conference teams were announced at the end of the season.
HUTCHINSON- All eyes were on Lydia Mato in her final race of the NJCAA National Outdoor Championships Saturday at Gowans Stadium in Hutchinson.
HUTCHINSON- It wasn't the finish the Barton Community College men's track and field team had hoped for. The Cougars spent most of the season ranked in the Top 5 in the nation but ended up 14th at the NJCAA National Outdoor Track and Field Championships this past weekend at Gowans Stadium in Hutchinson.
NEWTON- It was a great way for Landon Fox to close out his Barton Community College career - a birdie on his final hole.
MESA, Ariz.- It came down to a single stroke. But that was all Barton Community College needed to stay in the Top 10 at the NJCAA National Golf Meet.
NEWTON- The third round at the NJCAA Men's National Golf Tournament was a great day for scoring. Barton Community College sophomore Landon Fox took advantage of it.
NEWTON – It was another up and down day for Landon Fox.
MESA, Ariz.- With a solid third day of action the Barton Community College women's golf team is now among the nation's top 10 with just one day left at the NJCAA National meet at Longbow Golf Club.
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Minister for Medium and Major Irrigation M.B. Patil said the Congress government was ready to extend Tubachi-Babaleshwar lift irrigation project to Jath taluk of Sangli district of Maharashtra, if the Maharashtra government agrees to pay differential amount for the project.
Speaking at the meeting of Congress workers of Babaleshwar constituency here on Monday, he said that the government was ready with a Detailed Project Report (DPR) of the project which would be implemented within three months.
"The people of Jath taluk of Sangli district, that has a large population of Kannadigas, have sought the extension of Karnataka's project to mitigate their water problems. Our government too is in favour of extending the project, provided the government of Maharashtra bears the financial expenditure for extending the project," Mr. Patil said.
Mentioning one of the strategic reasons for accepting the proposal of Maharashtra, he said that by helping Maharashtra, Karnataka would have a justifiable right to seek the release of water from Koyna dam of Maharashtra to Krishna River during the summer season, which would provide water to Bagalkot and Bijapur districts.
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Claiming that the Union government has granted over Rs. 5,000 crore to Karnataka for various irrigation projects, Mr. Patil said that in the past, Karnataka received only around Rs. 700 crore.
He said the funds had been given for the modernisation of Narayanpur Left Bank Canal and for Upper Tunga Irrigation Project.
Informing that the tank-filling project had been taken up extensively in State, he said that two tanks – Begam Talab and Bhutnal tank of Bijapur city – would be desilted and included under the tank-filling project to provide drinking water facility to Bijapur city.
Mr. Patil, who is also the District in-charge Minister, said that a Rs. 65 crore Multi-Village scheme to provide drinking water to 23 villages of Babaleshwar, his constituency, would commence from December.
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Minister for Medium and Major Irrigation M.B. Patil asserted that from now on, he would not give funds from his local area development fund for the construction of temples.
Speaking at the Congress party workers' meet here on Monday, he said that he would grant the funds only for the construction of toilets, schools, roads and improving other amenities.
"In no case will the funds be given to temples as we already have too many temples. Instead, the funds will be given for improving living standards of the people of the constituency," he said.
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Has the US just engage in a war in Yemen? With indiscriminate killings by drones ?
Also whatever your feelings about Al Awlaki being assassinated by US drones, even on baseline justification of the "spin" the US put on him...
What justification did the US have for killing his son? I didn't hear any justification or reasoning as to why his son was gulity or deserving to be assassinated too.. Along with the other 8 "militants" killed
So has the US now just cross that line and engage in indiscriminate ( no due process, no court judgement, not even a media excuse or justification ) as to why they choose to kill someone..
Don't know bout you but you might want to stock up on some SAM, AA, or AAAD too..
Considering you might want to start excercisng your Constitutional right as to not be killed by your beloved US gov't without due process and to not allow the gov't to kill you without at least having some right to stop it. ( future by air assassinations )
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So let me ask if you're williing to risk your life to go into a militant al-qeada camp in yemen so that you can safely bring him back for a trial? i'm all up for a trial over a drone attack, but not at the risk of American troops getting killed in unsecured hostile lands to bring this POS back!
will you do it for us please big pimp? ATL represent!
If the person makes themselves a military target by joining an enemy that we are at war with, then they have no right to a "fair trial" before being dispatched.
That man declared war on us. And the Yemeni Government stated that they helped the US plan the attack.
These kind of actions, only upset Dems, if a Republican is in office.
On the other hand, I'm all for these actions. I say, take these scum out, where ever we find them....
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Has he ever been indicted by the government? how about on a terrorist watch list? What did his son do? Obviously he's "al qaeda" so we have the right to kill him correct?
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Country: FINLAND, SWEDEN
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Fresh out of prison, Teppo is trying to start a new life. But with the swastika tattooed on his arm and his skinhead friends following him everywhere, it's closed doors at every turn. When he meets a beautiful blonde at a café, the two forge a steamy connection. Later, Teppo is informed that she has a child from a previous relationship who will be staying with them… and he's black. Cue a cunning game of wits between Teppo and the young Rhamadhani, in which the two struggle with their conflicting views on race, patriotism, and violence. Once Teppo's unstable brother moves in, things really start to heat up. A surprisingly tender window into ground-level racial and economic tensions in modern-day Europe, HEART OF A LION creates multi-sided characters that are completely identifiable. Intense and moving, yet warm-hearted and even comical, Teppo and Rhamadhani's bond transcends skin color, class, and even bloodlines. (In Finnish with subtitles) —C.P.
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