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|The Blue Notebook:
Journal for artists' books.
ISSN 1751-1712 (Print)
ISSN 1751-1720 (Online)
The Blue Notebook launched in October 2006 as a peer-reviewed journal, published twice a year.
The journal is published in two formats: an electronic colour version to be accessed at any time online, and a paper, black and white version. Subscription covers both formats at £10 GBP including UK or international postage.
Current and future subscriptions are £10 per annum. Back issues are £5 each.
Our referee panel reviews written contributions: Dr Anne
Béchard-Léauté, France; Maria
Fusco, UK; Susan Johanknecht, UK;
Jeff Rathermel, USA; Dr Paulo Silveira,
Brazil, and Ulrike Stoltz, Germany.
Volume 9 No 2, April 2015
Articles include: Paul Soulellis on Performing publishing. Infrathin tales from the printed web; Jude Lau, on John Bently, Artists' Books and The Printhaus: looking for community in books; Angie Butler investigates the draw of letterpress printing and practice by reporting on findings from an online survey in Running My Fingers Across The Surface: Letterpress printing and artists' books; Logan Sisley outlines the project, Scientia Civitatis: Missing Titles, an imaginary library of knowledge about cities realised by Vagabond Reviews for the exhibition, Phoenix Rising: Art and Civic Imagination, at Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane. In The E-dge of the Book, Anna Cooper offers elements that help determine 'bookness', as a means of considering digital 'book' forms and keeping an open dialogue regarding these forms in relation to book arts practice.Artists' pages by: Ros Blackmore, Noëlle Griffiths, Rachel Marsh, Richard Roberts and Elizabeth Shorrock. Cover design by Tom Sowden
Volume 9 No 1, October 2014
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Cover, badge and sticker design by Molly Lemon.
Volume 8 No 2, April 2014
Essays and reviews: Alison Gibbons: Tension, Style, and the Modern Psyche.
A Stylistic Analysis of Philip Zimmermann's 'High Tension'; Jeremy Dixon: Aliens, Sunset, and Radioactivity: visiting three artists' books in Philadelphia; Ciara Healy: And the night was kind. 'Ruskin's Ponds' book works by John Woodman; Pete Kennedy: Lucy Lippard's Activism and Artists' Books Activate Me; John McDowall: Some artists' books and literature; Mat Osmond: The Mingled Measure, Interpreting and Adapting S. T. Coleridge's 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner'.
Artists' pages by: Mat Birchall (UK), Kate Bufton (UK), Amir Brito Cador (Brazil) Jesse England (USA) and Sara MacKillop (UK). Cover design: Tom Sowden
Volume 8 No 1, October 2013
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What To Have For Thanksgiving Dinner – Country Music and Turkey Dinner
What are you planning to have for Thanksgiving Dinner?
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Dolly Parton's 'A Country Christmas Story' made it's premiere with a little Country Music history lesson. The predicable sentimental Lifetime television movie tells the story of a bi-racial girl's dream of becoming a Country Music star while honoring two long lost music legends.
Kenny Rogers was officially inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on October. 27.
Over the past few months we've been reminded that several legends in country music are still quite active recording, touring, and promoting new projects.
WGNA recently featured Alan Jackson's new cd The Bluegrass Album on the Sunday Morning Classic Country Hall of Fame Show.
What was the biggest Country Hit 50 years ago? Four years before the CMA would host its first ever awards show, Marty Robbins, Johnny Cash, and Bill Anderson were sitting at No. 1 on the Billboard country charts with some of country music's biggest hits.
Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton have made musical magic since their debut duet, 'Islands In The Stream,' in 1983. The two American music icons have delighted fans with special projects and songs that have been embedded in the American music and entertainment pop culture world for decades. From holiday standards to classic wedding songs, Kenny and Dolly are America's favorite duet act.
September 2013 would have marked Hank Williams, Sr.'s 90th Birthday (9/17/1923).
The much anticipated reunion duet from Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton, 'You Can't Make Old Friends,' is now available. Complimenting what could be the 'Vocal Event of the Year,' the blockbuster duo has also released a video to capture the genuine feelings of friendship and the memories of two American Music icons.
This Sunday Morning, September 15, 2013 we remember Johnny Cash on the 10 year anniversary of his death.
Kenny Rogers is about to release a new album on a major record label! While most artists his age (75) would only dream of being signed to a major label like Warner Brothers, Rogers proves once again that he is not your 'average' singer.
It's time to rewind the clock and remember what was at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Charts this week (August 29, 2013) in Country Music History.

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Main amenities
- 507 guestrooms
- On a private beach
- 6 restaurants and 2 poolside bars
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- Free water park
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- 2 indoor tennis courts
- Beach umbrellas
- 3 meeting rooms
- Airport shuttle
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- This hotel has 507 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 4 floors
- Check-in time starts at 2 PM
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All-inclusive room rates at Papillon Belvil Holiday Village are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).
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DiningOnsite venue - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
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I just got back from my 50th Event Breakdown and thought y'all might benefit from an overview. Disclaimer: These are only the highlights, times have been omitted because timing is not set in stone yet.
May 3: BPB
There will be a media only global preview @ they hyperion theater and DCAs Block Party Bash (which is looking really good by the way) will premier for the media
May 4: MEDIA DAY
Disneyland (as many of you know) will not be opened to the public at all on May 4. What many of you do not know, is that all guests not invited to the VIP/Celeb event will be cleared at about 5PM to allow for setup for may 5th. In any event, here is a list of the day's events:
Live Radio remotes will be in place all day
Parade of Dreams will Debut (once in the AM for everyone, once in the PM for celebs/special envited guests)
Golden attraction vehicles will debut
"Disneyland: The First 50 Magical Years" will debut
Celebrity Party will be in Toon Town
Second party will be in Frontierland
Final Party (Fairwell) will be in Towns Square
Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters Debutes (Celeb Appearances)
Goo Goo Dolls Concert on Tom Sawyer's Island
"Remember... Dreams Come True" Will Debut
"Happiest Faces on Earth: A Disney Family Album" will debut.
May 5: The BIG DAY
Castle will be "Revealed"/50th Kicks OFF and Favorite Disney Characters Come Home
It's going to be a once in a lifetime experience, and I can't WAIT! :) T - minus 6 DAYS!


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California Kayaker Magazine is changing its name over to California Paddler Magazine starting with the Summer, 2013 issue.
By changing the name from kayaker to paddler it will allow them to branch-out into new content and cover all of paddlesports. "Canoes and rafts have somewhat limited retail markets in our geography, so likely will only be covered from time to time," said Peter Donohue, California Kayaker Magazine's Editor, "but with this change we do plan to have stand up paddleboard (SUP) content in each issue, reflecting its fast growth and popularity."
More info: calkayakermag.com
I will be the first to admit that I have a thing for stoves the same way that some women have a thing for shoes so when I heard about a new stove on the market called the Solo Stove I contacted the company to see if they could send me a sample I could try.
There are several other wood burning camp stoves on the market but what makes this one unique is its double walled design which channels air in and around the flames. Solo Stove describes how it works:
Designed with a double wall, the Solo Stove™ (patent pending) is a natural convection inverted downgas gasifer stove. The air intake holes on the bottom of the stove channels air to the bottom of the fire while at the same time, channels warm air up between the walls of the stove. This burst of preheated oxygen feeding back into the firebox through the smaller holes at the top of the stove causes a secondary combustion. This allows the fire to burn more complete which is why there is very little smoke during full burn. A more efficient burn also means you'll use much less wood compared to an open camp fire. The Solo Stove doesn't just burn wood. It actually cooks the smoke out of the wood and then burns the smoke not once, but twice!
The Solo Stove is pretty rugged being made out of high-grade stainless steel. It's also compact at 3.8 inches high and weighs in at only 9 ounces. The stove also has an integrated wind screen and pot stand which due to its clever design fits inside the stove when inverted enabling it to pack down.
The quick answer is that it worked wonderfully and boiled water like it was going out of style.
Throughout the morning while out walking the dog, I collected a bunch of dry twigs and small sticks at our local park (all while avoiding the weird looks I was getting by fellow dog walkers). I also made an easy fire starter using cotton balls and Vaseline (quick tip: mix them up and store in a small zip-lock bag to keep your hands clean).
After lighting and getting the fire going, I put a litre of water in a pot on the stove and started the timer. 9 minutes later the water was boiling away.
Solo Stove also sells several accessories including a small pot as well as a windscreen to help speed up boil times. For those who are worried that they will not be able to find dry wood after a serious downpour, they sell a small burner insert that quickly converts it over to an alcohol stove. This will help bring peace of mind as well as allow you to use the stove even if there is a fire-ban in your area.
There are several advantages over using a wood stove over a typical white-gas stove:
Of course there are some disadvantages as well:
So what's the verdict? I'm going to give it a couple more lights but I'm pretty confident that it's going to become my primary stove when out on camping trips.
The Solo Stove retails for $69.99 and be found at solostove.com or several online shops including Amazon.
I recently stumbled upon this very interesting video hosted by a buddy of mine, JF Marleau from the BC sea kayak school, SKILS.
The video demonstrates a new twist on the classic paddle float rescue by using a waterproof lap bag in place of a traditional paddle float bag. Take a look, it's really interesting:
I decided to contact JF to find out more information:
1) Tell me about yourself, what you do with Skils and how long you have done it?
That is a tough one. I am one of the main instructors at SKILS, I am also a co-owner and the guy running the office. SKILS has been in business since 2003. I have been guiding and teaching kayaking across Canada for the past 16 years. I am also a maniac of kayak fishing.
2) In a typical year, how many days on the water are you paddling/teaching?
I have been on the water teaching and guiding between 100-175 days per year for the past 16 years. Don't forget to add another 40 days for personal paddling and kayak fishing.
3) How did you guys get the idea of using your lapbag in place of a traditional dry bag?
Like criminals in a court of law or during an inquiry commission are saying "I do not recall'', we have been doing it for so long. Maybe because a long time ago, we used kayaks with no day hatch to guide or instruct long expeditions and we needed to keep things handy to ensure safety, efficiency and comfort. The lap bag provides a much easier, faster and stable access than the day hatch. Furthermore, you can carry more gear on longer courses or trips. You can even have make-up handy if you are from the big city like Toronto...just kidding
4) How has the response been in BC? Do other instructors use it in their lessons?
In BC, most of the kayak guides, kayak instructors and advanced paddlers carry a lap bag which is a purse for kayaker. It might be because SKILS trained most of them and they like the idea. A lap bag is very common in BC.
5) Any tips or tricks you have discovered over the years using them?
During the paddle float rescue, you will notice that your lap bag does not do "a yellow or red rainbow", the weight inside the lap bag provides a counter-balance during the paddle float rescue which is more stable than a blow up one if you are athletic and you do not carry an excess of weight in your lap bag.
Using a drybag instead of a real lap bag completely sucks. It takes too much time, you are more prone to lose stuff and it tends to get wet more often.
Yellow is the best colour because the daylight makes the contents in your drybag highly visible vs the red, blue or camo. Furthermore, Yellow is a highly visible color and enhance safety
Make sure you pick a lap bag with a good seal. Watershed are the very best though Orlieb has a long lasting fabric but the seal is not as good.
If I was the owner of Off Bug Spray I think I would be hunting for a new ad company for my next promotional campaign.
Via: cslacker.com
I'm really excited to have a guest post today. Jason Shreder is the owner of Montana's Zoo Town Surfers and sent us in this waterproof camera round-up for 2013.
One of the best things about spending lots of time on the river is the people you meet, places you go, and all of the memories in between. Many times, it's hard to translate how you feel or what you see through the lens of a camera, but it's sure worth trying. There are many different reasons to take photos on river trips, and I will leave that topic for you to decide.
Nowadays, there are many options for point and shoot cameras that are waterproof, dustproof, and shock resistant. Trying to find the camera that's best for you can be frustrating, even with the big ole' World Wide Web. Over the past ten years, I've tried almost every model that's been out. Below, I'm recommending my top 5.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 is the best waterproof camera on the market today. Nice design, quick shutter speed, and a nice zoom make this camera a deal. With an underwater depth of 40', ruining this camera is going to be hard. Although this camera doesn't have as many megapixels as the others (12.1), the photos will still look good if you want to print some larger photos.
The Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-TX20 is a great all around camera as well. It's a couple ounces lighter than the Panasonic (for all you minimalists), and has a couple more megapixels as well (16.2). The Sony only has an underwater depth of 16', which is somewhat of disappointment. The camera is a bit more expensive, starting around $250.
I have a long relationship with Olympus cameras. When I first started boating, the Olympus Stylus Tough TG320 was one of the first waterproof cameras on the market. Well, the other folks finally caught up. This tuff camera has a better zoom than the others but doesn't have the best shutter speed and battery life I need when taking action photos. For a $100, you can't go wrong.
Some folks buy Canon, some buy Nikon. The Nikon CoolPix AW100 is similar to the Sony and is priced about the same as well. I have never liked the buttons on the Nikons, especially when wearing neoprene gloves. I like a camera that has a nice grip, and this one could certainly slip out of your hands.
The Kodak Easyshare Sport doesn't have the bells and whistles that the other cameras have, but if your looking for a cheap, simple, easy to use camera, this is it. This small and compact camera is great for kids to use on the river. Less than $100, you'll be less upset if this camera disappears into the depths of the river.
For the record, I'm a professional river guide, not a photographer, so hopefully this helps. Floating down the river is one of the best ways to see the world, spend time with family/friends, and create memories of a lifetime. Make sure you try and capture some of those moments, so you can look back, share, and relive those awesome memories.
Jason is owner/operator of Montana's Zoo Town Surfers, a Missoula-based outfitter specializing in kayaking trips and lessons, scenic and whitewater rafting, stand-up paddleboard trips and rentals, and American Canoe Association kayaking instructor training
I always knew that Dragonflies were enemies to insects but I had no idea they were as cold, calculating and viscous as they actually are.
The top-10 list website, Listverse has set of 10 surprising facts about dragonflies. Here is my favourite fun-fact from the list:
Fact: They Can Isolate Their Prey in a Swarm
Dr. S.D. Wiederman discovered when he began studying the way Emerald dragonflies select their prey. Curious about the way dragonflies hunt, Dr. Wiederman and his team placed a nano-electrode inside the visual processing neuron of a dragonfly. They then positioned the "subject" in front of a TV monitor with two moving objects.
In simple nervous systems, multiple objects tend to fade out; the insect can't handle the attention multitasking. But dragonflies have the ability to switch their attention between objects at will. Under observation, the dragonfly focused first on one object, then shifted to watch the second, then shifted back to the first again, never losing track of where they were. This selective attention span allows the dragonfly to single out one target in a swarm, then zero in on it exclusively-while remaining aware of the rest of the swarm to avoid a collision.
All I can say is thank goodness that they are not big enough to hunt us.
More dragonfly fun-facts on Listverse.
Photo credit: Dragon Fly | Flickr by meke http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/deed.en_CA / CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
I got news over the weekend that Amy and Dave Freeman finally completed their massive 3-year, 11,700 mile expedition called the North American Odyssey which included traveling by kayak, dogsled and canoe.
Back in April, 2010 they started their afternoon adventure in Bellingham, Washington paddling the entire coastline of British Columbia, then across the Yukon and eventually working their way back to Lake Superior. The last leg of the trip included kayaking to the Gulf of Saint Lawrence then down the eastern seaboard and eventually ended up at the southern tip of Florida.
The expedition was a partnership with their non-profit organization, Wilderness Classroom whose mission is to "increase students' appreciation for the environment while improving core academic skills by introducing students to the wonders of exploration and wilderness travel through live, web-based expeditions and school assemblies."
We interviewed Amy and Dave last year just before starting the final leg of their trip.
Photo credits: Bryan Hansel and Wilderness Classroom
Seaward Kayaks announced via their monthly newsletter that they have been invited to pitch their investment idea on the CBC television show, Dragons Den.
For those who haven't seen Dragons Den before the idea is simple. Business owners (and weird inventors) come on the show and only have a few minutes to pitch their big idea to a group of investors (called Dragons). The Dragons decide on the spot if they are in or out. If they like your idea they make a deal and invest in your company. If they don't like it, you get the old walk of shame... In the US you might have seen a similar version of the show called Shark Tank. Here in Canada it's promoted as Canada's most popular unscripted show with 1.3 million people tuning in each week.
This is a pretty big deal for Seaward so they have been preparing like mad for this Saturdays taping for several months when they first auditioned for the television show. "I'm president for our local Toastmasters club so the members are absolutely sick of hearing my pitch." says Doug Godkin, General Manager of Seaward Kayaks, "That being said, the group has been great at pretending to be the Dragons and asking the tough questions to find holes in my pitch."
Nobody at Seaward wanted to give the spicy details away about the upcoming proposal but did say that Seaward is looking to expend their kayak line into new areas and take the company to the next level.
Doug feels that they have a decent chance of attracting the attention of at least one of the dragons. "We are very proud of the fact we are an established company and all of our kayaks are built here in Canada. There is always pressure to take the cheaper way out and start production overseas but we feel strongly about keeping the manufacturing here. For that we are looking for outside investment."
The plan is to tap the episode this Saturday (April 6) here in Toronto and it should air sometime in the Fall. "The producers haven't given us an air date yet. In fact, there is the possibility that we won't even get on the air. It all depends on how well the taping goes."
I wish the best of luck to Seaward Kayaks. With 1.3 million Canadian's watching, this is easily the biggest audience the little company will ever have so showcase their products. It's also a fantastic opportunity to introduce kayaking as a healthy and fun activity to Canadians.
I will post an update when we know more details about an air date and all that good stuff.
More info: cbc.ca
Photo credits: cbc.ca and Seaward Kayaks.
Back at the end of January I had the pleasure to be invited to attend a strategic planning meeting for Paddle Canada. I got invited because I'm the Chair of the Sea Kayak Program Development Committee. The goal of the weekend meeting was to develop a 3-year plan and it already had a catchy title: Float Plan for Success.
The reason for the meeting came about because the Board of Directors felt the organization was just about to enter a new phase in the life of the Organization. For those who studied the long and sometimes weird boring history of Paddle Canada will remember several years ago when the Organization had major financial trouble that left it hanging on for dear life. Thanks to good leadership at the top who made some tough choices, Paddle Canada has come back stronger than ever and is now ready to tackle some new projects.
Overall the weekend was a lot of fun (as fun as strategy development can be I guess) and filled with lots of fellow paddling policy wonks nerds like me who were happy to chat the days (and evenings) away talking about how to turn all Canadians into paddlers.
A couple of days ago Executive Director, Graham Ketcheson posted a finished report about some of the changes you will see over the next 3-4 years. If you are bored already the short summary is that the new strategic plan isn't ground breaking but it is a change in direction for the organization.
Here are a couple of highlights:
1) New Vision and Mission Statements
The new Vision and Mission Statements have a stronger focus on the development of its paddling instructional programs and the development of complementary partnerships with other organizations.
2) Strategic Priorities and Goals
After hours of brainstorming as a group we boiled down the ideas into four major categories which are Public Awareness & Membership, Youth, Partnerships and Instructor Development.
That does this all mean for Paddle Canada?
There are a couple of advantages to formalizing a strategic plan. As I mentioned earlier, none of these were ground-breaking revelations or direction changes. What it does do is to make sure that the members of the Board of Directors are on board with the new plan and everybody has bought in. The second (and more important) outcome of it is that the Board has developed a clear set of "marching orders" for the Executive Director to take and figure out how to implement over the next 3-4 years. This gives him a lot more freedom to work with people and grab the opportunities as they come along without wondering what the board thinks about this new direction.
What does this mean for you as a member or instructor member?
It means that there is going to be a whole lot more work coming down the pipe for the volunteers so we will need your help. If you have 10 minutes of free time on your hands and are interested in helping out, get in touch with Graham and he can set you up.
More info: paddlecanada.com
Mobile satellite communication company, Thuraya will be introducing this April a new product called the SatSleeve that will easily transform your iPhone into a satellite phone allowing you to be able to make phone calls and send SMS messages around the world.
The new phone case has a couple of features including an extra battery built in to charge your phone and give it more talk time in the field as well as a built in emergency button that will make an automatic call to a pre-programmed number.
Right now the SatSleeve will only transmit voice and SMS but look for a version to be released in the third quarter of this year that will also transmit data turning your iPhone into a truly global smart phone. Just think how fun it will be to be able to get work emails throughout your entire canoe trip vacation in Northern Canada.
The price for this bad boy isn't cheap with an MSRP around $500. No word on the proposed pricing for the data version but rumours put it at a couple hundred dollars more.
More info: thuraya.com


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September 6, 2010 | 1 Comment
Designed by Lotta Friberg | Country: Sweden
"Wackra's design is inspired by typical decorative paintings from Dalarna in Sweden, where parent company Clean Chemical Sweden is situated, but in a modern guise. The colours, that differentiate uses (leave-on products are red and rince-off products blue) are also taken from the area. This is Swedish skincare tradition from Dalarna."
Vintage Packaging – Pharmaceutical Labels
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Sourced from the collection of Such Pretty Things | Designed in Europe, early C20th
Vintage labels are a wonderful source of inspiration for modern packaging design. While some are very simple and a little lackluster, others are rich in beautiful typography and delicate linework. Production limitations and costs of the time meant a very limited colour palette was normally employed, often with striking results.
Student Work – Kyle Tolley & Sarah Graves
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Designed by Kyle Tolley & Sarah Graves | Country: United Kingdom
"The aim of the project was to rethink and re-brand the sanitary protection product category ('Sanpros'), namely sanitary towels and tampons. A necessary purchase for women typically aged 12-55 years old. These products are mainly purchased by women and on occasion by men for women. The packaging should encourage the buyer to be confident of their purchase and not embarrassed. It should also be environmentally friendly and recyclable."
Charles Worthington
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Designed by Cookchick | Country: United Kingdom
CookChick successfully won a 3 way pitch to secure the re-design project for the whole Charles Worthington Results range in September 2009. The Results range includes Shampoo & Conditioner products over 8 'regimes' along with a full range of styling products and hair intensive solutions. The brand occupies a number two positioning in the professional hair care market.
The main objective of the brief was to regain a confident simplicity to the identity and packaging whilst increasing the premium positioning for the brand in an ultra competitive and increasingly noisy market. The starting point was the Charles Worthington brand identity. CookChick developed an idea from Charles himself by using just the CW letters and creating a cut-sharp brand mark. Coupled with the brand mark is a stripped back approach to the regime naming and descriptive copy. Each Regime has a clear, to the point, hair benefit USP and carries a hotspot of colour. It was agreed early on that the Charles Worthington bottle shape was unique and still carried a real point of difference on shelf. However, the new pastel & foil silver colour palette replaces the previous translucent plastic approach suggesting a more premium and sophisticated range.
The attention to detail was a critical aspect throughout this project. One example of this was adding a tactile CW logo embossing to the recessed thumb button on the lid. The overall impression in-store gives a fresh, bright & sophisticated brand feel coupled with immediate product benefit navigation."
August 13, 2010 | 1 Comment
Designed by Place du Marché | Country: France
Packaging combining minimalism with pattern to beautiful effect for a French line of skincare products.
Hurraw! Balm
August 4, 2010 | 6 Comments
Designed by Neil Stuber | Country: United States | Buy It
This vegan lip balm comes in an array of brightly coloured oval shaped tubes, designed to stop the product from escaping from your back jeans pocket like round tubes tend to. An added benefit is the oval shape of the balm allows a more precise application on the lips. The tubes are made of #5 recyclable plastic, and if you buy three, they come to you in a reusable unbleached cotton tea bag stamped with the Hurraw! mark using a food-safe, permanent dye.
Madame Scodioli's
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Designed by Scodioli Creative | Country: United States
"After the gates close and all is quiet on the midway, Madame S. retires to her wagon and spends her evenings sewing, crafting and making soap for the rest of the performers.
But what does a bearded lady know about hygiene? Plenty. After a hard day of displaying her petit goatee, the madame loves nothing more than to climb into her clawfoot tub with a tall glass of whiskey and a clove cigarette. Then, naturally, she emerges to brush her face one hundred times on each side. Fine grooming is what Madame S. is all about."
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Designed by Catalina Olavarria | Country: Chile
"Development of a new line of cosmetics under the concept of desserts & wellness. Each product represents a flavour of a dessert, and a sensation associated."
Scent Stories
July 26, 2010 | 8 Comments
Designed by Ah&Oh Studio | Country: Poland
"Perfume packaging design and the concept of the perfume were always our dream project. So we took men's fragrance as our challenge. At the begining we were concentrating on the idea of the scent itself. We found inspiration in the great, dark literature and distinctive, strong characters. We tried to describe the dark sides of men's nature with line of scents named after famous writers. We packed the scents into bottles which resemble both old glass perfume bottles and the classic shape of the inkwell. We made them white, added black strong lettering and heads of characters which loosely recall
autor's famous masterpieces."
Student Work – José Luis García Eguiguren
July 19, 2010 | 10 Comments
Designed by José Luis García Eguiguren | Country: Spain
"The main idea of this project was to create a pack that communicates an expression that describes an action or a pick up line. The expressions communicates directly to costumer inviting to experience something new. The lettering its created from the basic typography KAUTIVA and interacts with the pack, giving a modern and unique style. The abstract shapes and images evokes hair style mixed with the facial expression of the person. This product will target young people looking for a different hairstyle. It will will be printed on matte metallic containers. The limitations on this project was not to change the containers and the main name of the Brand (HAIRCARE)."


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Scallop and Asparagus Stir-Fry
Tossing this dish with chopped basil just before serving adds a pleasing touch of fresh flavor. With steamed rice, you have a complete meal.
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Level: Moderate
Yield: Makes 4 main-course servings.
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- 1 lb. sea scallops
- 2 tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp. minced and peeled fresh ginger
- 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 2 clove garlic
- 1.50 lb. asparagus
- 0.25 tsp. crushed red pepper
- 0.50 c. loosely packed fresh basil leaves
- Pull off and discard tough crescent-shaped muscle from each scallop. In bowl, toss scallops with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and ginger.
- In nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring often, until golden. With slotted spoon, transfer garlic to medium bowl.
- Add asparagus and crushed red pepper to skillet and cook, stirring frequently (stir-frying), until asparagus is tender-crisp, about 7 minutes. Transfer asparagus to bowl with garlic.
- Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to skillet; add scallop mixture and stir-fry until scallops are just opaque throughout, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Return asparagus and garlic to skillet, along with remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce; heat through. Add
chopped basil, tossing to combine. Spoon mixture onto warm platter and top with basil leaves. Makes 4
main-dish servings.
Nutritional information is based on one serving.
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This Is How We Made Iced Coffee in 1957
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20 Bizarre Pictures Drawn By Little Kids
They're too young to know better, right? Ranging from just plain odd to mildly disturbing, here are some of the strangest kids' drawings on the internet.
1. Just some horses.
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2. He's very flexible.
3. "How are you doing in hell?"
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4. They're scissors. Really.
5. Such a nice sentiment.
6. No, that's not disturbing at all.
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7. Makes total sense.
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8. Run, leprechauns, run!
9. Quack?
11. Any guesses?
She swears it's a dress.
12. Yup.
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13. It's not what you think it is.
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It's a lawn mower.
14. Pigs are gross.
15. Until the digestive juices kick in, anyway.
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16. It's OK because everyone is smiling.
17. Spotted dick?
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18. Hey mom…
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19. Well, it's accurate.
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20. *Cough*
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Full detailed profile on Paul Williams Played by Doug Davidson on The Young and the Restless Daytime Soap Opera.
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Actor: Doug Davidson
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Doug Davidson (May 1978 - present)
Useful information on Paul Williams
* Had an affair with Nikki Newman.
Current: Chief of Police
Past: Private investigator
Past: Investigator with Baldwin, Blair & Associates
Past: Owner of Paul Williams Detective Agency
Past: Genoa City Police Officer
Past: Waiter
Paul Williams came on the scene in 1978 as a rebellious teen. In his younger years, Paul dated Nikki Reed and ended up giving her a venereal disease! While his overbearing mother Mary wasn't able to pair him up with the girl of 'her' dreams, Paul made his parents proud when he followed in his father's footsteps and joined the Genoa City PD, then later went on to open Paul Williams Investigations.
Paul got April Stevens pregnant out of wedlock and ended up giving up all parental rights when parenthood was too much for Paul to face. Although Paul has had many women in his life, two of the most memorable are Lauren Fenmore and Christine Blair. Paul and Lauren had many on-off moments during the years, but have always remained friends. Just when they were about to marry for a second time, Lauren submitted a nude photo of Paul to a magazine that ended up making him a centerfold! Paul, nor Mary, found it humorous and Paul decided against going back down the aisle with Lauren again. However, he has repeatedly been there to save Lauren from the evil clutches of her past, mostly Sheila Carter!
In later years, Paul went on to work with and fall in love with Christine Blair and rescued her after being kidnapped and almost raped by Michael Baldwin! Knowing that she still had feelings for her ex-husband, Paul's once best friend, Danny Romalotti, Paul shouldn't have been shocked when he found the two making love! However, Chris picked Paul and he forgave her and they soon married.
There came a time when Paul wanted children, but Chris wanted her career and started a law firm with Michael Baldwin - her onetime nemesis. After a big case took her to Hong Kong, Paul was left vulnerable and fell into the arms of his new client Isabella. After months, Chris returned home to find Paul in bed with Isabella and filed for divorce. Isabella later became pregnant and though she was very possessive, Paul married her. It wasn't until after their son was born that Chris returned to GC and Paul found himself still in love with her! Paul and Chris had a heavily passionate one-night stand where at one point Paul had thought that he'd crossed the line and raped her. However, they soon had another fling, but Chris decided, in the end, to marry Michael Baldwin. In an attempt to make his marriage to Isabella work, Paul confessed his infidelity, but Isabella took their son and left him. Enraged with jealousy, Isabella tried to fake her death as a way to cover up her need to murder Chris, but Paul rescued Chris in time and had his crazed wife sent to a mental hospital. Despite everything, Paul and Chris never got back together.
For eight years, Paul's father Carl seemed to have fallen off the face of the earth after leaving for work one day. Paul got the shock of his life when Christine came across a man named Jim Bradley with the face of Carl Williams! However, Paul's father was a victim of amnesia and never remembered being Carl Williams or the family that he left behind.
Paul has worked on cases for many of Genoa City's residents, but the 2006 case of Brad Carlton's past was one of the best. Paul and his assistant JT Hellstrom single-handedly found out that Brad Carlton was in fact George Kaplan and had been living under a fake name for years. While Paul didn't buy Brad's explanation at first, he now knows Brad's situation and continues to help Brad fight the demons of his past.
In January 2007, in an attempt to protect Lauren from her crazed adversary, Shelia Carter, Paul captured Shelia and held her prisoner in a warehouse cell. However, Shelia managed to escape and took Lauren's son, Phylis Newman and baby Summer hostage!
Paul's next challenge was to re-establish his relationship with his daughter Heather, who turned up in Genoa City. Heather was very angry at her father and Paul had a difficult time getting through to her, but his patience has paid off and their relationship is now becoming much closer!
Paul worked to investigate Nikki Newman's sketchy husband David Chow, and uncovered the truth about his past - and the Ji Min murder! Paul was very protective of Nikki after David died and she found out the truth. When Victor went missing, Paul accompanied his friend Nikki to help her look for him in Mexico.
Nikki and Paul hooked up for awhile, but she decided to go back to Victor. Paul became embroiled in emotional upheaval when a new lady in town who dated Jack was revealed to be his sister, Patty Williams! Paul supported Patty throughout her breakdowns and stays in the sanitarium, even after she tried to kill her own psychiatrist, Dr. Peterson.
Paul wound up getting romantic with Nina when she returned to town, and spent time with old flame, Christine, when she came to town during the reveal that Nina's long lost son, Ronan, was alive. Paul and Nina are currently on the outs since she blamed his daughter, Heather, for Chance re-enlisting in the military.
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April Stevens (married in 1981, divorced in 1981]
Cindy Lake (deceased)
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Carl Williams (father)
Mary Williams (mother)
Father Todd Williams (brother)
Steven Williams (brother)
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Daniel Romalotti Jr. (godson)
Dylan "Mac" MacAvoy (son with Nikki Reed Newman)
Unnamed Child (miscarriage with Lauren)
Heather Stevens (daughter with April)
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At the station, Paul is on the phone with Phyllis. "No one witnessed Victor shoot Jack." Adam appears. "That's not true." Paul hangs up. Adam says he saw the shooting.
At Newman, Victor tells Victoria he doesn't blame Phyllis for lashing out. Vikki says everyone is against him. Victor insists there's no evidence for Paul to arrest him. Victoria wonders if he can trust 'Gabriel'. Adam appears. He wants Victor's office. Victoria lets him know she's aware of the blackmail. Abby enters and asks Victor if he shot Jack. Victor tells her not to believe it. Paul appears to arrest him because 'Mr. Bingham' came forward as an eyewitness. Victor argues that 'Bingham' wants full control of his company. Adam says he couldn't protect him anymore. Paul arrests Victor.
At the station, Victor secures immunity for Victoria before admitting on the record that he shot Jack Abbott in self-defense. He gives a full statement. Paul says there's one problem - Jack was not in possession of a firearm when he shot him. Elsewhere, Abby and Victoria debate about the situation. Victor emerges from Paul's office in handcuffs and says he confessed. Victoria reassures Abby that their father knows what he's doing. Later, Victor watches fireworks out the window.
At the hospital, Paul tells Phyllis that Victor confessed and has been arrested; he said it was self-defense. Jack's machine goes off. Phyllis is certain Jack is trying to tell them Victor's lying.
At the station, Kevin shows Paul the footage that shows Jack going past twice. Paul admits it's strange. They laugh about Kevin's suspension being over. Paul gets a call - the ballistics on Victor's gun are in - it hadn't been fired in a long time. Mariah arrives and Kevin tells her he thinks there is a connection between Jack's shooting and Austin and Courtney's deaths. He explains why he thinks that Jack is the killer, or he confronted the killer in the park. Mariah feels it makes sense.
At the hospital, Adam tells the comatose Jack he's glad he's back. He wonders why Jack told the woman who phoned him who he is - he hopes Jack remembers their deal. Adam vows Victor will pay. Outside, Ashley and Phyllis watch. They discuss 'Gabriel'. Phyllis wonders if he and Victor are in on this together. Ash says the DNA test results will be in later. Phyllis muses about which side he'll choose. Sage arrives and assures them 'Gabe' has no love for Victor. Phyllis argues the point. Adam joins them. Ash leaves for Victor's office and Phyllis goes to Jack. Adam gets a call from Chelsea, who has also been summoned to Victor's office. He tells her he'll be there. Sage snarks that he's put himself in a worse position than before. Adam says his endgame is still happening. She worries if his lies catch up with him, she'll be complicit. Adam notes she's getting worked up. She tells him her pregnancy isn't his concern. "Do not screw me on this." He assures her it's under control. In Jack's room, Phyllis tells Jack she doesn't trust 'Gabe'. She wants Jack to wake up and tell her the truth about what happened in the park. Paul arrives with the news about Victor's gun. He assures Phyllis he'll find the shooter.
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WebMD reports that coughing up brown mucus or phlegm generally points to a small amount of blood contaminating the mucus. Most blood in mucus comes from the nose, according to WebMD, but coughing up brown mucus usually indicates that the blood is coming from the throat. HealthStatus warns that a significant number of blood particles in phlegm can potentially point to a serious lung infection.
According to SinusWars, coughing up brown mucus can be a sign of numerous conditions, including exposure to dirt in the air, cigarette smoking and damage to the lining of the nasal cavities. When dirt and dust particles in the air are breathed in, the mucus traps and takes on the coloration of the contaminant. For example, cigarette smokers often cough up brown mucus as a result of the dark cigarette smoke tingeing their mucus. SinusWars also explains that the lining of the nasal cavities is extremely delicate and begins to crack and bleed with minor irritation, resulting in brown-tinged mucus.
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Papal Address on Ministry to Prisoners
"Called to Be Heralds of God�s Infinite Compassion"
VATICAN CITY, SEPT. 9, 2007 (Zenit) - Here is a Vatican translation of the address Benedict XVI gave September 6th to the participants at a world congress on pastoral care in prisons.
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Castel Gandolfo
Thursday, 6 September 2007
Dear Friends,
I am pleased to welcome you as you gather in Rome for the Twelfth World Congress of the International Commission of Catholic Prison Pastoral Care. I thank your President, Doctor Christian Kuhn, for the kind words expressed on behalf of the Executive Board of the Commission.
The theme of your Congress this year, �Discovering the Face of Christ in Every Prisoner� (Mt 25:36), aptly portrays your ministry as a vivid encounter with the Lord. Indeed, in Christ the �love of God and love of neighbour have become one�, so that �in the least of the brethren we find Jesus himself, and in him�God� ("Deus Caritas Est," 15).
Your ministry requires much patience and perseverance. Not infrequently there are disappointments and frustrations. Strengthening the bonds that unite you with your bishops will enable you to find the support and guidance you need to raise awareness of your vital mission. Indeed, this ministry within the local Christian community will encourage others to join you in performing corporal works of mercy, thus enriching the ecclesial life of the diocese. Likewise, it will help to draw those whom you serve into the heart of the universal Church, especially through their regular participation in the celebration of the sacraments of Penance and the Holy Eucharist (cf. "Sacramentum Caritatis," 59).
Prisoners easily can be overwhelmed by feelings of isolation, shame and rejection that threaten to shatter their hopes and aspirations for the future. Within this context, chaplains and their collaborators are called to be heralds of God�s infinite compassion and forgiveness. In cooperation with civil authorities, they are entrusted with the weighty task of helping the incarcerated rediscover a sense of purpose so that, with God�s grace, they can reform their lives, be reconciled with their families and friends, and, insofar as possible, assume the responsibilities and duties which will enable them to conduct upright and honest lives within society.
Judicial and penal institutions play a fundamental role in protecting citizens and safeguarding the common good (cf. Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2266). At the same time, they are to aid in rebuilding �social relationships disrupted by the criminal act committed� (cf. "Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church," 403). By their very nature, therefore, these institutions must contribute to the rehabilitation of offenders, facilitating their transition from despair to hope and from unreliability to dependability. When conditions within jails and prisons are not conducive to the process of regaining a sense of a worth and accepting its related duties, these institutions fail to achieve one of their essential ends. Public authorities must be ever vigilant in this task, eschewing any means of punishment or correction that either undermine or debase the human dignity of prisoners. In this regard, I reiterate that the prohibition against torture �cannot be contravened under any circumstances� (Ibid., 404).
I am confident that your Congress will provide an opportunity to share your experiences of the mysterious countenance of Christ shining through the faces of the imprisoned. I encourage you in your efforts to show that face to the world as you promote greater respect for the dignity of the detained. Finally, I pray that your Congress will be an occasion for you yourselves to appreciate anew how, in attending to the needs of the imprisoned, your own eyes are opened to the marvels God does for you each day (cf. "Deus Caritas Est," 18).
With these sentiments I extend my heartfelt wishes to you and all the participants in the Congress for the success of your meeting and willingly impart my Apostolic Blessing to you and your loved ones.
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Sensors and Actuators A 103 (2003) 182–186 Microfabrication of freestanding metal structures using graphite substrate$ Olga V. Makarovaa,*, Derrick C. Mancinib, Nicolaie Moldovanb, Ralu Divanb, Cha-Mei Tanga, David G. Rydingb, Richard H. Leeb a Creatv Micro Tech, Inc., Potomac, MD 20854, USA b Argonne National Laboratory, Advanced Photon Source, Argonne, IL 60439, USA Abstract A novel method of fabricating freestanding electroformed metal structures using a rigid porous graphite substrate is reported. Polymethylmethacrylate's adhesion to graphite is much stronger compared with metal-coated silicon or graphite, because of graphite's high porosity and microroughness. Another advantage of graphite is its easy sacrificial removal by abrasion. Results are presented on the fabrication of high-aspect-ratio freestanding copper grids used as collimators in mammography and medical imaging. The method can be used in the production of micromolds for hot embossing and injection mold fabrication of microelectromechanical systems (MEMSs) and for fabrication of arrays of microparts on pick-and-place carriers for assembly into MEMS. Published by Elsevier Science B.V. Keywords: Graphite substrate; LIGA; MEMS; Microstructure release; High-aspect-ratio; Antiscatter grid 1. Introduction by chemical etching. Only a few metals are compatible with this sacrificial process, thus limiting the number of metals The fabrication of high-aspect-ratio microstructures suitable for electroforming. For example, fabrication of a (HARMSs) using deep X-ray lithography (DXRL) and freestanding copper microstructure is difficult, because the electroforming requires that the substrate provide good resist wet etch that removes the release layer may also attack the adhesion before and after exposure, that the substrate has a copper. conductivity sufficient for the subsequent electroforming Thin conductive carbon films have been used with some process, and that the metal structure can be released from success as a plating base [3]. Rigid graphite has been used as the substrate after electroforming. Metal-coated silicon a substrate for the fabrication of masks for DXRL [4], wafers are conventionally used as a primary substrate. although generally with a plating base prepared by precision The high conductivity of the metal layer makes the wafer resurfacing and metal coating. suitable as an electroplating base, but the secondary radia- The properties of graphite, such as rigidity, low cost, and tion generated by the metals during the hard X-ray exposure good thermal and electrical conductivity, suggest the can lead to adhesion failure [1]. Adhesion buffer layers have uncoated graphite would be a suitable substrate and plating been used to reduce adhesion failure [2], but they complicate base for fabrication of HARMS using DXRL and electro- processing and can be difficult to remove especially for forming. In this paper, we describe a new fabrication method HARMS. Incomplete removal of the adhesion layer leads to of freestanding or released metal microstructures based on the formation of voids and other defects in the metal the use of commercially available rigid graphite sheets as a structure during electroforming. Freestanding metal micro- substrate. Also we discussed the potential application for structures have traditionally been fabricated using a sacri- microelectromechanical systems (MEMSs) of both injection ficial layer, which is then released from the microstructures molds and microparts on pick-and-place carriers. $ This paper was presented at the 15th IEEE MEMS conference, held in 2. Experimental Las Vegas, USA, January 20–24, 2002, and is an expansion of the abstract as printed in the Technical Digest of this meeting. * Corresponding author. Fax: þ1-630-252-9303. Commercially available rigid graphite sheets (Goodfel- E-mail address: firstname.lastname@example.com (O.V. Makarova). low), ranging in thickness from 0.25 to 1 mm, were used as 0924-4247/03/$ – see front matter. Published by Elsevier Science B.V. PII: S 0 9 2 4 - 4 2 4 7 ( 0 2 ) 0 0 3 3 3 - 3 O.V. Makarova et al. / Sensors and Actuators A 103 (2003) 182–186 183 Table 1 was performed using a copper sulfate plating bath. After Properties of rigid graphite (from Goodfellow) electroforming, the copper microstructures along with the Average apparent density (g/cm3) 1.8 PMMA mold were released from the plating base by abra- Compressive strength (MPa) 151 sive removal of graphite. Both sides of the copper micro- Flexural strength (MPa) 92 structure were polished using aluminum oxide pads. Finally Tensile strength (MPa) 70 Hardness 77 the PMMA mold was dissolved in acetone, resulting in the Pore size (mm) 0.8 finished freestanding metal part. The schematic of the Grain size (mm) <4 fabrication method is shown in Fig. 1. Electrical resistivity (mO m) 1350 Thermal conductivity (W/m K) 120 Coefficient of thermal expansion (KÀ1) 8:4  10À6 3. Results and discussion the primary substrate and as the plating base for the micro- PMMA adhesion to graphite appeared much stronger fabrication. Properties of rigid graphite as provided by the compared with metal-coated silicon or graphite, because vendor are presented in Table 1. Polymethylmethacrylate of graphite's high porosity and microroughness [9]. A (PMMA) sheets (Goodfellow, CQ-grade) of 1 mm thickness graphite substrate may also be preferred over metal-coated or greater were used as a resist. The graphite substrate was silicon wafers because carbon is less dense and has a smaller cleaned with acetone and spin coated with a PMMA resist atomic number than both silicon and metal coatings (Au, Ti, layer (Mw ¼ 2200 K, 10% in anizole); after it had dried at Cu). In the case of a graphite substrate, the adhesion layer is room temperature for 2–3 days, it was spin-coated with a not destroyed by the fluorescence and secondary electron second layer of PMMA. After it had dried at room temperature emission generated by the high-Z metals during hard X-ray for 3–5 days, a PMMA sheet was solvent-bonded [5] on top exposure. using methylmethacrylate (MMA). After drying MMA for a PMMA structures patterned on the graphite substrate day at room temperature, the substrate could then be exposed. remained well attached to the substrate even after develop- Hard X-ray exposures were performed at bending magnet ment in GG for $100 h. Spin coating of graphite with two beamline 2-BM [6] of the Advanced Photon Source at PMMA layers and drying at room temperature was found to Argonne National Laboratory. The beam size was be optimal, while a thinner PMMA layer led to adhesion 100 mm  5 mm, and the photon energy range was 10– failure, due to significant penetration of PMMA into the 20 keV, after passing through a 1 mm carbon filter and graphite. reflecting from a 0.158 grazing-incidence chromium mirror. Graphite's conductivity was found to be sufficient to X-ray masks used for patterning were fabricated by con- perform electroforming directly without a metal base layer. formal mask technology [7]. The mask consisted of a Graphite turns out to be an excellent plating base for copper 250 mm thick silicon wafer with 45–60 mm thick patterned electroforming using acid sulfate electrolyte and for gold gold absorber layer. The exposed PMMA was developed electroforming using sulfite electrolyte. Although copper using the GG developing system [8]. Copper electroforming deposition on the graphite surface usually starts well, for very high-aspect-ratio structures it was necessary to apply electrochemical activation of the carbon surface by reverse current to initiate copper electroplating. We expect graphite will perform well for other electroformed metals such as nickel, lead, and their alloys. The electroformed metal part must be separated from the plating base to provide a freestanding metallic structure. The advantage of graphite as a substrate is its easy sacrificial removal by abrasion once electroforming is complete. This broadens the range of metals suitable for electroforming and subsequently released. For example, freestanding copper and lead microstructures, which cannot be obtained by using a titanium sacrificial layer, can be easily fabricated using a graphite substrate. One of the important applications for freestanding micro- formed metal grids is mammography. Mammogram image quality can be significantly improved by using an antiscatter grid transparent for primary radiation and opaque to scat- tered radiation from all directions. Using graphite as a Fig. 1. Process steps for manufacturing freestanding metal microstructures substrate, we were able to fabricate a freestanding copper using DXRL and electroforming on graphite. antiscatter grid for mammography [10,11]. The images of a 184 O.V. Makarova et al. / Sensors and Actuators A 103 (2003) 182–186 Fig. 3. A scanning electron micrograph of a copper mold for the grid fabrication. Trenches are 100 mm wide and 1 mm tall with a periodicity of 500 mm. PMMA are removed, the remaining metal part can be used for embossing or injection molding thermoplastics or slur- ries to fabricate polymer or ceramic microparts for assembly into MEMS. For the production of many discrete microparts in elec- troformed metals for later assembly into MEMS, the batch of microparts must be released, yet temporarily held to be later individually picked from the batch and placed into MEMS. This pick-and-place assembly can be facilitated by attaching a carrier to the array of electroformed parts while still attached to the graphite (Fig. 4b). The carrier may be attached by means of temporary adhesive or magnetic forces in the case of ferrous and ferromagnetic parts, such as nickel Fig. 2. (a) A scanning electron micrographs and (b) a photograph of low and permalloy. After graphite and PMMA are removed, the magnification of a 1.5 mm thick freestanding copper grid with 25 mm thick individual parts may be picked off the carrier and placed into cell walls and a 550 mm period. MEMS manually or with automated equipment. 1.5 mm thick freestanding copper grid for mammography with an aspect ratio of 60 are shown in Fig. 2. High-aspect-ratio electroformed metal molds also can be fabricated using a graphite substrate. The electroformed structure is overplated with additional metal to form the base of the mold. Finally the graphite can be easily removed by abrasion. An example of a copper mold for grid fabrica- tion is shown in Fig. 3. This process is potentially applicable to the fabrication of both hot embossing and injection molds used to fabricate components for MEMS. Micromolds can be fabricated by first electroforming in an appropriate metal, Fig. 4. Process steps (after the metal electroforming in Fig. 1) for the such as nickel, and then overplating additional nickel to fabrication of (a) an injection mold for MEMS manufacture, and (b) arrays form the base of the mold (Fig. 4a). After graphite and of small MEMS components for subsequent pick-and-place assembly. O.V. Makarova et al. / Sensors and Actuators A 103 (2003) 182–186 185 References [1] F.J. Pantenburg, J. Chlebek, A. El-Kholi, H.-L. 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Abrasive removal of the substrate can simplify D.G. Ryding, R.H. Lee, Microfabrication of freestanding metal the difficult process of SU-8 removal after electroforming. structures released from graphite substrates, Technical Digest, IEEE MEMS, Las Vegas, NE, USA, January 20–24, 2002, pp. 400–402. The microstructure is open from both sides, and the SU-8, [11] O.V. Makarova, C.-M. Tang, D.C. Mancini, N. Moldovan, R. Divan, which significantly shrinks at the curing temperature, is D.G. Ryding, R.H. Lee, Development of freestanding copper anti- dislodged from the structure. Since SU-8 can be effectively scatter grid using deep X-ray lithography, Microsyst. Technol. used for HARMS microfabrication using UV lithography, we (2002), accepted for publication. expect the use of graphite substrates will have wider applica- tion for MEMS beyond its use in X-ray lithography. Biographies 4. Conclusion Olga V. Makarova received her MS (1979) and PhD (1995) in chemistry from Novosibirask State University and from Boreskov Institute of Catalysis (BIC) of Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russia, We have been successful in the development of a process repectively. She was working in the fields of heterogenous catalysis at BIC that uses a graphite substrate to fabricate freestanding metal (1979–1995) and nanoparticle technology at University of Chicago and microstructures and micromolds. The method can be used Argonne National Laboratory (1996–2000). Since 2000, she is a Research with both PMMA and SU-8 resists. By using rigid graphite Scientist at Creatv Micro Tech, Inc. Her research interests include DXRL and microfabrication. as a substrate, we were able to fabricate a high-aspect-ratio freestanding copper antiscatter grid for mammography. The Derrick C. Mancini is a Staff Physicist at the Advanced Photon Source of method has potential in the production of micromolds for Argonne National Laboratory. He has 22 years experience working with injection mold fabrication of MEMS and for fabrication of synchrotron radiation X-rays, with 80 publications in the field. He obtained arrays of microparts on pick-and-place carriers for assembly his BS in engineering physics and BA in history from Cornell University, MS in physics and MS in materials science from University of Wisconsin- into MEMS. Madison, and PhD in physics from Uppsala University, Sweden. His research interests include the application of synchrotron radiation to technological problems and the development of advanced lithographic Acknowledgements techniques and X-ray instrumentation. Nicolaie Moldovan received his PhD in physics from the University of The work is supported by NIH SBIR Phase II Grant: 2 R44 Bucharest. He joined Argonne National Laboratory in 1998, after leading CA76752 R44 CA76752-03, and by US Department of for several years a microfabrication laboratory in the Romanian Institute of Energy, BES, under Contract No. W-31-109-ENG-38. Microtechnology. His field of interest is in developing micromachining 186 O.V. Makarova et al. / Sensors and Actuators A 103 (2003) 182–186 technologies (LIGA, bulk and surface micromachining), their character- Engineering and Computer Science Department of Massachusetts Institute ization, and modelling and simulation of processes. of Technology at Cambridge, MA. From 1993 to 1996, she was a Guest Scientist at National Institute of Standards and Technology. From 1985 to Ralu Divan received her MS (1977) and PhD (1999) in chemistry from the 1993, she was a Section Head of the Accelerator and Beam Physics Department of Chemistry, University of Bucharest, Romania. Between Section, Beam Physics Branch, Plasma Physics Division, at Naval 1977 and 1995 she was with ICCE (Research Institute for Electronic Research Laboratory (NRL). Other positions include research physics at Components), Bucharest and after 1995 she was with the Romanian NRL, Jacor and Applied Physics Laboratory/Johns Hopkins University. National Institute of Microtechnology (IMT). Since October 1999 she is She is a Senior Member of the IEEE, the recipient of 1992 WISE Award with Argonne National Laboratory. Her major areas of expertise are MOS for Science as being the most outstanding woman scientist in the Federal technological processes, development of advanced optical resist processes, Government and a Fellow of the American Physical Society. and microfabrication technologies. Her actual duties in Argonne National Laboratory are related to the development of soft X-ray lithography for David G. Ryding received his BS (1973) and MS (1979) in engineering high-aspect-ratio zone plates and hard X-ray lithography for LIGA physics and metallurgical engineering, respectively, from the University of application. Illinois, Urbana, IL. His research interests include single crystal growth, micro-electronics fabrication, electroplating. Cha-Mei Tang is the founder and president of Creatv Micro Tech, Inc. She manages the company as well as directs some of the research. Her current Richard H. Lee has recently retired as a Senior Technician from Argonne research areas are anti-scatter grids and collimators, biosensors, three- National Laboratory with 30 years of experience in electron microscopy. dimensional microscopy and cold field-emission cathodes. She received Currently he is working for Mc Crone Associates as a Microscopy her BS (1971), MS and EE (1973) and DSc (1977) from Electrical Consultant.
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