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A decoupling capacitor is formed on a semiconductor substrate that includes a silicon surface layer. A substantially flat bottom electrode is formed in a portion of the semiconductor surface layer. A capacitor dielectric overlies the bottom electrode. The capacitor dielectric is formed from a high permittivity dielectric with a relative permittivity, preferably greater than about 5. The capacitor also includes a substantially flat top electrode that overlies the capacitor dielectric. In the preferred application, the top electrode is connected to a first reference voltage line and the bottom electrode is connected to a second reference voltage line.
1. A method of forming an integrated circuit, the method comprising:
providing a silicon-on-insulator substrate including a silicon layer overlying an insulator layer, the silicon layer including a bottom electrode in a first portion the silicon layer and a channel region in a second portion of the silicon layer;
forming a capacitor dielectric over the bottom electrode, the capacitor dielectric comprising a high permittivity dielectric with a relative permittivity greater than about 5;
forming a gate dielectric overlying the channel region;
forming a top electrode over the capacitor dielectric;
forming a gate electrode over the gate dielectric layer;
forming a bottom electrode contact region within the silicon layer adjacent the bottom electrode; and
forming source/drain regions within the silicon layer adjacent the channel region.
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defining an active region;
forming isolation regions surrounding the active region; and
doping the active region.
4. The method of
5. The method of
forming an interfacial oxide layer; and
forming a high permittivity dielectric layer over the interfacial oxide layer.
6. The method of
doping a portion of the silicon layer not covered by top electrode;
forming spacers on sides of the top electrode; and
doping a portion of the silicon layer not covered by the top electrode and spacers.
7. The method of
depositing an etch-stop layer over top electrode and spacers;
forming an inter-layer dielectric over etch-stop layer;
forming contact holes in inter-layer dielectric; and
filling the contact holes with a conductive material to form contact plugs.
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This application is a divisional of patent application Ser. No. 10/628,020, entitled "Capacitor that Includes High Permittivity Capacitor Dielectric," filed on Jul. 25, 2003 now U.S. Pat No. 6,936,881, which application is incorporated herein by reference.
This application relates to the following co-pending and commonly assigned patent application: Ser. No. 10/627,218, filed Jul. 25, 2003 and entitled "Capacitor with Enhanced Performance and Method of Manufacture," which application is hereby incorporated herein by reference.
The present invention relates generally to semiconductor devices and more particularly to a capacitor with enhanced performance and method of manufacture.
Power supply lines in a semiconductor integrated circuit chip supply current to charge and discharge active and passive devices in the integrated circuit. For example, digital complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) circuits draw current when the clock makes a transition. During the operation of circuits, the power supply lines must supply transient currents with a relatively high intensity, and can result in voltage noise on the power supply lines. The voltage on the power supply line will fluctuate when the fluctuation time of the transient current is short or when its parasitic inductance or parasitic resistance is large.
In state-of-the-art circuits, the operational frequency of the integrated circuit is in the order of several hundreds of mega-hertz (MHz) to several giga-hertz (GHz). In such circuits, the rising time of clock signals is very short, so that voltage fluctuations in the supply line can be very large. Undesired voltage fluctuations in the power supply line powering a circuit can cause noise on its internal signals and degrade noise margins. The degradation of noise margins can reduce circuit reliability or even cause circuit malfunction.
To reduce the magnitude of voltage fluctuations in the power supply lines, filtering or decoupling capacitors are usually used between the terminals of different power supply lines or between terminals of power supply line and the ground line. Decoupling capacitors act as charge reservoirs that additionally supply currents to circuits when required to prevent momentary drops in supply voltage.
Decoupling capacitors are used in integrated chips employing both bulk and silicon-on-insulator substrates. However, the role of decoupling capacitors is more important in a silicon-on-insulator chip than in a bulk silicon chip due to the following reason. Integrated chips fabricated on bulk substrates can naturally decouple the power supply potential and the ground potential due to the presence of inherent depletion capacitances between the doped wells and the bulk substrate. Compared to bulk substrates, silicon-on-insulator chips have very low on-chip decoupling capacitance between the power supply lines and ground.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,558,998 entitled "SOI type integrated circuit with a decoupling capacity and process for embodiment of such a circuit" issued to Belleville et al. describes a decoupling capacitor that is formed with the formation of silicon-on-insulator substrates. While that capacitor may be formed with a large area or large capacitance, it is formed together with the substrate, which means that the substrate has to be customized for each different circuit design.
These and other problems are generally solved or circumvented, and technical advantages are generally achieved, by preferred embodiments of the present invention which teach an integrated circuit capacitor with improved capacitance density and method of manufacture a capacitor.
In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a capacitor is formed in a capacitor includes an insulating layer overlying a substrate. A semiconductor layer overlies the insulator layer and a bottom electrode is formed in a portion of the semiconductor layer. A capacitor dielectric overlies the bottom electrode. Preferably, the capacitor dielectric comprising a high permittivity dielectric having a dielectric constant greater than about 5. A top electrode overlies the capacitor dielectric.
The preferred embodiment provides a decoupling capacitor that is formed on a semiconductor substrate that includes a silicon surface layer. A substantially flat bottom electrode is formed in a portion of the semiconductor surface layer. A capacitor dielectric overlies the bottom electrode and has a relative permittivity greater than about 5. A substantially flat top electrode overlies the capacitor dielectric. The top electrode is connected to a first reference voltage line and the bottom electrode is connected to a second reference voltage line.
The foregoing has outlined rather broadly the features and technical advantages of the present invention in order that the detailed description of the invention that follows may be better understood. Additional features and advantages of the invention will be described hereinafter which form the subject of the claims of the invention. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the conception and specific embodiment disclosed may be readily utilized as a basis for modifying or designing other structures or processes for carrying out the same purposes of the present invention. It should also be realized by those skilled in the art that such equivalent constructions do not depart from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the appended claims.
For a more complete understanding of the present invention, and the advantages thereof, reference is now made to the following descriptions taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawing, in which:
The making and using of the presently preferred embodiments are discussed in detail below. It should be appreciated, however, that the present invention provides many applicable inventive concepts that can be embodied in a wide variety of specific contexts. The specific embodiments discussed are merely illustrative of specific ways to make and use the invention, and do not limit the scope of the invention.
In the preferred embodiment this invention, a capacitor structure with a high permittivity dielectric is formed on a silicon-on-insulator substrate. The following discussion provides further details on the various embodiments and methods of manufacture.
The preferred embodiment of the present invention relates to a capacitor, and more specifically, to capacitors formed with improved capacitance density. As an example, these capacitors can be used as decoupling capacitors. A number of examples and methods of fabrication will be discussed below.
In the preferred embodiment of this invention, capacitors with improved capacitance density are taught. Such capacitors are useful as decoupling capacitors that help reduce voltage fluctuations in voltage supply lines in integrated circuit chips. The decoupling capacitors taught in this invention can be used on bulk substrates comprising an elemental semiconductor such as silicon, bulk substrates comprising of an alloy semiconductor such as silicon-germanium, or bulk substrates comprising of a compound semiconductor such as indium phosphide. More preferably, the decoupling capacitors may be formed on semiconductor-on-insulator substrates such as silicon-on-insulator substrates.
The bottom electrode 110 is preferably formed within the semiconductor layer 104. The bottom electrode 110 may be lightly-doped and electrically contacted by a highly-doped region (not shown in
The capacitor dielectric 112 is preferably a high permittivity (high-k) dielectric. By using a high-k dielectric as the capacitor dielectric 112, the capacitance density
The high-k dielectric preferably has a relative permittivity of larger than 5, and more preferably has a relative permittivity of larger than 10, and even more preferably has a relative permittivity of larger than 20. The high permittivity dielectric may be selected from a group comprising of aluminum oxide (Al2O3), hafnium oxide (HfO2), hafnium oxynitride (HfON), hafnium silicate (HfSiO4), zirconium oxide (ZrO2), zirconium oxynitride (ZrON), zirconium silicate (ZrSiO4), or combinations thereof. In the preferred embodiment, the high-k dielectric is hafnium oxide.
The silicon oxide equivalent thickness (EOT) of the capacitor dielectric 112 is preferably smaller than about 100 angstroms, more preferably smaller than about 50 angstroms, and even more preferably smaller than about 10 angstroms. The physical thickness of the capacitor dielectric may be smaller than about 100 angstroms, more preferably smaller than about 50 angstroms, and even more preferably smaller than about 10 angstroms. In other embodiments, the physical thickness of the capacitor dielectric may be smaller than about 100 angstroms, more preferably smaller than about 50 angstroms, and even more preferably smaller than about 10 angstroms.
The top electrode 114 is formed from a conductive material such as poly-crystalline silicon, poly-crystalline silicon-germanium, a metal, a metallic nitride, a metallic silicide, or a metallic oxide, or combinations thereof. Metals such as molybdenum, tungsten, titanium, tantalum, platinum, and hafnium may be used as the portion of the top electrode. Metallic nitrides may include, but will not be restricted to, molybdenum nitride, tungsten nitride, titanium nitride, tantalum nitride. Metallic silicides may include, but will not be restricted to, nickel silicide, cobalt silicide, tungsten silicide, titanium silicide, tantalum silicide, platinum silicide, erbium silicide. Metallic oxides may include, but will not be restricted to, ruthenium oxide and indium tin oxide.
As shown in
Active region 126 is isolated from the active region that includes capacitor 102 and the active region that includes transistor 116 by isolation regions 128. In the illustrated embodiment, shallow trench isolation (STI) is used. In this case, an insulator, such as silicon oxide, is formed within a trench between active areas. In the preferred embodiment, the STI dielectric fill material is chemical vapor deposited silicon oxide. The shallow trench isolation structure may also comprise trench liner oxide (not shown for simplicity) on the boundaries of the trench. The trench liner oxide may or may not contain nitrogen. In other embodiments, other isolation techniques such as mesa isolation can be used. In those cases, the trenches are left unfilled during formation of the devices in the active regions.
The cross-sectional view along line A–A′ is shown in
The cross-sectional view along line B–B′ is shown in
In one embodiment, the bottom electrode 110 is doped to the same conductivity type as the contact regions 134 and 136. That is, the impurities added to the silicon layer 104 are the same conductivity type (n or p) for bottom electrode 110 and contact regions 134 and 136.
In another embodiment, the bottom electrode 110 is doped to a different conductivity type. In this case, the inversion region creates the contact between regions 110, 134 and 136. For example, in one embodiment the contact regions 134 and 136 are physically doped with n-type dopants (e.g., arsenic and/or phosphorus) and the electrode region 110 is physically doped with p-type dopants (e.g., boron). When the top electrode 114 is connected to a high enough voltage level, an inversion region will be formed in bottom electrode 110, which will appear to be n-doped. In this manner, the bottom electrode contact regions 134 and/or 136 are doped to a given conductivity type (n-type in this example) and the bottom electrode 110 is operationally doped the given conductivity type. In this context, "operationally doped" means being at that doping level whenever the chip is operational. This definition excludes a transistor, which is at that doping level only when that transistor itself, rather than the chip, is turned on.
An embodiment showing the contacts 130 and 131 to the bottom and top electrodes 110 and 114 is shown in
The views of
In the preferred embodiment, the relative-permittivity of the low-k dielectric 138 is less than about 3.5, and more preferably less than about 3.0. For example, the low-k dielectric material can be an organic material, such as benzocyclobutene (BCB), SILK, FLARE, or others. Alternatively, the low-k dielectric material can be an inorganic dielectric material, such as methyl silsesquioxane (MSQ), hydrogen silsesquioxane (HSQ), SiOF, for example. These materials are exemplary only as other embodiments may include different low-k dielectric materials.
A contact etch-stop layer 144 can overlie the top electrode 114 and the spacer 132, as shown in
A contact plug 131 electrically couples the top electrode 114 to interconnect metal lines 140 as shown in
A inter-metal dielectric (IMD) 142 is formed over metal layer 140 and ILD 138. The IMD 142 can be formed from any of the materials listed above. The IMD 142 can be the same material or a different material than ILD 138. While not shown, contacts can be formed through the IMD 142 to contact metal layer 140.
It is understood that the capacitor 102 can be used in a semiconductor-on-insulator technology employing trench isolation, or may be used in a semiconductor-on-insulator technology employing mesa isolation. In mesa isolation, trenches are not filled with a dielectric filling material prior to the formation of transistors or capacitors. In a semiconductor chip employing mesa isolation, trenches between active regions are not filled with dielectric prior to the formation of active devices.
Next, a method of manufacturing a capacitor will be described with respect to
Referring now to
Trench filling dielectric material is deposited by chemical vapor deposition to fill the trenches 150, followed by a chemical mechanical planarization process step. The mask 148 is then removed to give the cross-section as shown in
The capacitor dielectric 112 is then formed, as shown in
High-k dielectric materials as previously described may be used. The high-k dielectric may be formed by chemical vapor deposition, sputter deposition, or other known techniques of forming high-k dielectric materials. An interfacial layer (not shown) can be formed on the bottom electrode 110 prior to the formation of the high-k dielectric material 112. The interfacial layer may be a silicon oxide layer or a silicon oxynitride layer. The active region may additionally be treated in a hydrogen-containing or nitrogen-containing ambient prior to the formation of the interfacial layer.
The top electrode 114 material can then be deposited over the capacitor dielectric layer 112. The top electrode material can be comprised of conventional poly-crystalline silicon, poly-crystalline silicon germanium, metals, metallic silicides, or metallic nitrides, as previously described. The top electrode material may be deposited by conventional techniques such as chemical vapor deposition. The top electrode may also be formed by the deposition of silicon and metal, followed by an anneal to form a metal silicide gate electrode material. The top electrode material is then patterned using photolithography techniques, and etched using plasma etch processes to form the gate electrodes.
The deposition of the top electrode 114 material may be the same process step as the deposition of gate electrode material of a transistor to be formed in a different portion of the semiconductor chip, and the etching of the top electrode may similarly be accomplished together with the etching of the gate electrode of the transistor. The completed top electrode 114 is shown in
Doping may be introduced in regions adjacent to the bottom electrode to make electrical contacts with the bottom electrode 110. The electrical contact regions 134 and 136 are shown in the cross-sectional views of
As shown in
A contact etch-stop layer 144 can be formed on the top electrode 114 and spacers 132. An inter-layer dielectric (ILD) 142 can be formed over the capacitor and contact holes 131 (and 130 in
Although the capacitor described in this invention has been illustrated for use as a decoupling capacitance, it is understood that the capacitor thus formed according to this invention may be used for other purposes. For example, the capacitor may be used as a coupling capacitor.
In the foregoing specification, the invention has been described with reference to specific embodiments. However, various modifications and changes can be made by one skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the present invention. Accordingly, the specification and figures are to be regarded in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense, and all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the present invention.
While this invention has been described with reference to illustrative embodiments, this description is not intended to be construed in a limiting sense. Various modifications and combinations of the illustrative embodiments, as well as other embodiments of the invention, will be apparent to persons skilled in the art upon reference to the description. It is therefore intended that the appended claims encompass any such modifications or embodiments.
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United Way of Martin County honors Champions of the Community
STUART - Great things happen when people from all walks of life give back to the community through United Way of Martin County.
United Way offers residents and businesses the opportunity to give back by encouraging them to support the annual fundraising campaign, advocate for a cause they're passionate about, volunteer their time or help create a community of character.
By focusing on six measurable strategic priorities -– ending hunger, strengthening families, good health for all, increasing access to early education, creating job opportunities and ensuring safety -– United Way is determined to improve the lives of Martin County residents by inspiring the community to LIVE UNITED.
"Caring is a community tradition in Martin County," says Amy Albury, United Way's 2013-14 campaign chairwoman. "United Way gives people an opportunity to care and I'm extremely proud of what we were able to accomplish together this year."
On May 6, United Way honored those individuals and businesses that made significant contributions during the past year at its annual Champions of the Community awards dinner.
The event took place at Willoughby Golf Club in Stuart where Albury had the privilege of announcing to the community that United Way's 2013-14 campaign had raised $2.55 million -– the largest amount in the organization's 41-year history.
This year's campaign success was bolstered by its three largest contributors -– Publix Super Markets, Florida Power and Light, and the Sailfish Point community -– that combined contributed more than $1.1 million. Publix Super Markets raised $466,326 -– the largest corporate gift in United Way's history –- while FPL contributed $404,912 and Sailfish Point contributed $259,470.
"This year's success would not have been possible without the collective support of Martin County residents and businesses," said Jim Vojcsik, executive director of United Way. "We thank everyone who continues to support our mission and it was our pleasure to recognize this year's champions for all they have done."
2013-14 Champions of the Community
Corporate Champion: Publix Super Markets
LIVE UNITED Award: Florida Power & Light, Martin Health System, UPS and Wells Fargo
Community Champion: Sailfish Point
Agency Spirit Award: Caring Children, Clothing Children
Advocacy Champion: Crystal Stiles
Martin Volunteers Champions: Betty Mulligan, Amy Moyer and Antonia Lozano
Toys For Tots/White Doves Holiday Project Champion: Table 26 – Eddie Schmidt and Ozzie Medeiros
CHARACTER COUNTS! Champion: Hope Rural School
President's Award: Bruce Farren, Amy Albury, Robyn Vanover, Chad Hastings, Crystal Stiles and Denise Eldredge
United Way's 2013-14 Champions of the Community awards dinner was sponsored by: Publix Super Markets Charities; Florida Power & Light; Martin Health System; Seacoast National Bank; Martin County Business Development Board; Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith; Tobacco Free Partnership of Martin County; Roegiers, Goldin, Chappel, Nail & Associates; PNC Bank; and Swan Photography.
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Secret Harbor Cheesecake
|Fine graham cracker crumbs
|1 1⁄4 Cup (20 tbs)
|Firmly packed brown sugar
|1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs)
|1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
|Cream cheese
|1 Pound
|Granulated sugar
|1 1⁄4 Cup (20 tbs)
|Vanilla extract
|2 Teaspoon
|Almond extract
|1 Teaspoon
|Sour cream
|1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs)
|Chocolate shavings
|2 Tablespoon (Sweet / Semi Sweet)
Have butter, cheese, and eggs at room temperature.
Mix crumbs, brown sugar, and butter with hands.
Blend well.
Press on bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
Bake in preheated moderate oven (350°F.) for about 10 minutes.
Cream cheese well.
Gradually beat in 2/3 cup granulated sugar.
Then add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Add 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract.
Pour into prepared pan.
Bake in moderate oven (350°F.) for 35 minutes, or until set.
Remove from oven and increase heat to extremely hot (500°F.).
Mix sour cream, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract.
Spread on cake.
Return to oven and bake for 5 minutes.
Cool, then chill.
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Note: What's never mentioned to the public in the official reports, is that planet Earth is going thru a mass extinction event which began in the early 1900's when scientists first began recording mass die-offs – before the toxins of the industrial revolution contaminated the environment. We are at the end of an age and about to pass through the Omega point, to begin anew at the Alpha point and the beginning of a new aeon. There is something much bigger unfolding in the unseen realms, something we must hold faith in.
Which isn't easy when witnessing are beloved friends in the nature kingdom suffering to such a degree. As a lifelong lover and defender of nature, each time I see a mass die-off or entire populations struggling with starvation, it's ALWAYS very difficult and disturbing to see.
But, deep down I KNOW in my heart of hearts, that behind the veils of illusion a Higher Order is unfolding. In her long history, our Mother Earth has been through several mass extinction events, and each time She transformed the planet into higher realms of diversity and even more complex life forms. I sense that many animal spirits are crossing over to inhabit the New Earth and that all is unfolding with Divine Purpose. It's important to have faith and trust in the process unfolding before us.
For myself, as a caretaker for our avian sisters and brothers on our aina, on a daily basis I see birds starving in what remains of their old habitats. Which are now covered with roads, malls, airports, shopping centers, gas stations, and houses with well manicured lawns which have eliminated all the seed stock that once fed our fine feathered friends. And, the pesticides and herbicides not only killed, but poisoned their remaining food supply. So in addition to being more diseased than ever before by a toxic environment, the birds are STARVING to death too.
When I throw seeds for the birds and table scraps for the feral chickens, it always breaks my heart to see their desperation in making their way to the food. We are supposed to be stewards of our home planet, but unfortunately, humanity has done a miserable job at caretaking for the nature kingdom. We've been too busy or distracted over the last few decades to pay attention and we trusted the corporate government to be responsible in regulating industrial waste. And this "Let nature take care of itself" mentality coming from city dwellers has been entirely destructive in nature.
Now, that mentality has run it's course and humans have destroyed the web of life which supported every living species in a delicate balance, as a result of our collective complacency, we are finally witnessing mass extinction and starvation events. How all of this will resolve itself and what that will look like, is beyond my perception. So I hold faith that we are all Co-Creating a new paradigm that will also bring in the frequency and skills necessary to heal our beautiful planet, so it's inhabitants may thrive.
Thank God for the star kids, they are truly the Ones who will manifest miraculous healing for our Mother Earth….Blessings, {~A~}
Researchers have been left baffled as hundreds of sick and starving sea lion pups continue to wash up on California beaches in what is proving to be a particularly deadly winter for the pinnipeds.
In January, rescuers netted more than 250 frail pups from San Diego to San Francisco Bay, mostly seven-month-olds that should have been nursing with their mothers in the Channel Islands or Mexico.
Although this is the third year of mass die-offs of pups, the 2015 figures are the worst so far. They have even prompted the National Marine Fisheries Service to declare a rare 'unusual mortality event'.
The reason behind the increasing die-offs is unknown. Many scientists believe warmer-than-average waters are forcing mother sea lions to venture farther out for food, leaving their offspring behind.
Others say the fish the seals eat may be feeding farther from the islands than in the past, leading to the same problem. And some theorize the pups may be suffering from an unidentified disease.
Speaking of the sick pups, Erica Donnelly-Greenan, who manages the Sausalito-based Marine Mammal Center's rescue station, said: 'They just look very emaciated, very underweight.'
She added: 'You can see the bones under their skin. You can get a visual of their ribs.'
Dozens of wayward pups have been found at the center, situated along Monterey Bay. The nonprofit responded to 120 pups in the first five or six weeks of 2015, the San Jose Mercury News reported.
It is currently treating the pups – many of which washed ashore weighing just 15 or 16 pounds compared to a healthy 40 pounds – with antibiotics. The sickest are being force-fed with tubes.
'Our numbers are twice what they were in 2013,' said David Bard, operations director of the San Pedro center. 'In 2013, we saw an unprecedented number of rescues, it was a record then.'
Meanwhile, more than 50 malnourished sea lion pups have been placed in a holding pen at Sea World San Diego since the beginning of the year after being rescued on beaches along the city's coast.
'When they came in, they couldn't raise their heads, so to see them start grooming and barking, that means they're feeling much better, much more themselves,' Sea World vet Dr. Hendrik Rollens said. 'They are ready to go back to the wild.'
Because young sea lions typically do not wean off their mothers until they are 10 or 11 months old, they could struggle for survival if left by their mothers while they search farther afield for food.
'The pups are desperate and starving, so they just jump in the water and swim and get pulled to the coastline,' said Shawn Johnson, director of veterinary medicine for the Marine Mammal Center.
Speaking to SFGate, she added: 'This is the third year that we've seen these mass die-offs, but this is the worst so far. If this continues, there will be some long-term effects on the sea lion population.'
Justin Viezbicke, stranding network coordinator for NOAA Fisheries, said the population of sea lions might have reached its capacity in the animals' environment, sparking the mass die-offs.
'These animals are a puzzle piece for us,' Mr Viezbicke said. 'They provide insight into what's going on in the environment… These things could come back and affect humans.'
Despite the current situation, sea lions in California have been relatively healthy in recent decades, with the population at 300,000 today, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says.
In 1972, Marine Mammal Protection Act helped boost the pinnipeds' numbers by banning hunters from killing the animals for their hide and blubber. NOAA is investigating the mass die-offs.
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AUSTIN, Texas—Rob Owen and Jordan Steiker, law professors at The University of Texas at Austin, will present "Winning Death Penalty Cases at the U.S. Supreme Court" at a noon luncheon sponsored by the Austin Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society for Law and Policy on Thursday, May 17.
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Storm damage had forced the stadium to close over Christmas and the New Year but Shepway District Council's contractors have worked hard to make it safe this week.
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The Invicta players went without their wages to help the club pay its bills earlier this month and manager Neil Cugley has called on the fans to repay that loyalty.
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Date/Time: December 13th, 8:00 pm EST
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Point Spread: San Antonio -5.5
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- San Antonio is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Portland
- San Antonio is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Portland
- San Antonio is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing Portland
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Antonio's last 6 games when playing Portland
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- Portland is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against San Antonio
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Portland's last 6 games when playing San Antonio
- Portland is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing San Antonio
- Portland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing San Antonio
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The San Antonio Spurs continue their road trip tonight at the Rose Garden, where they hope to beat the NBA betting odds against the Portland Trail Blazers.
Though it's still relatively early in the season, the Spurs have to be a bit tired at this point. Remember that they played a game at breakneck speed against the Houston Rockets three days ago that went into overtime, and last night, they played a brutal 99-96 in which they put a lot of effort into making a second half comeback after falling behind by a healthy margin in the second quarter. Both of those games were on the road, and now, it's right back on the road today for the trip to Portland. We do have to remember that this is still a relatively deep team, as there are five active players that are averaging at least 10.5 points per game this year, and F Tiago Splitter isn't all that far behind at 9.3 points per game. However, the backcourt still has its issues for sure. G Gary Neal has had a great road trip, but G Danny Green hasn't, and the combination of G Tony Parker and G Manu Ginobili just isn't what it used to be.
Portland is only a 5-4 team at home this year, but it almost felt like the team's blowout loss at home against the Sacramento Kings back on the 8th was just what the doctor ordered. The Blazers have only played one game since that point, and they blew out the Toronto Raptors as a result. Now, they have had a few days to get ready for this one, which is one of the more important games that the team has played in recent memory. A win would claw this team a lot closer back to the .500 mark, while a loss would plunge it four-games under the Mason-Dixon Line. This team can't fall too much further behind if it still thinks that it can compete for a playoff spot in the crowded Western Conference. G Wesley Matthews and F Nicolas Batum have both missed time of late with various injuries, and though both are listed as questionable for Thursday's game, both are hopeful that they will be able to get back in the lineup. That's big for the Trail Blazers, who simply can't count on F LaMarcus Aldridge and G Damian Lillard by themselves to win games.
We think that San Antonio is consistently one of the most overrated teams in the league at this point. The home team has gone 6-3 ATS in the last nine in this series (not to mention 7-2 SU), and there's a good chance that the Trail Blazers walk away with an outright victory to send the Spurs to their second defeat in as many nights. Portland 92 – San Antonio 84
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The 1999 painting sold at Sotheby's in London last night is one of three depicting a landmark rainbow tunnel in Toronto, Canada, which is a recurring feature of Doig's work.
The tunnel was repainted by an anonymous artist more than 40 times in 20 years. The painter finally identified himself as Berg Johnson, who said he first painted the tunnel aged 16 as a tribute to a friend who died in a nearby road crash.
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Looks like 'Star Wars: Episode 7' isn't quite done with casting just yet. Disney has just announced that two new faces will join the cast of J.J. Abrams' upcoming film following a major casting call, and that production will take a brief hiatus in August due to Harrison Ford's injury, giving the newbies plenty of time to get acquainted with their fellow cast members.
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As reported recently, Blackberry is all set to launch new handset by the January end next year. Blackberry X10 is all equipped with new features.
There is not much excitement about the looks the mobile will possess since some of the pictures revealing the same have been already viral in the public. The Blackberry X10 is a platform and a touch-screen phone as depicted in the pictures.
It is said to be a touch-first operating system despite a tight screen featured by the new launch. Screen is not considered sufficient as it is completely touch-screen.
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I couldn't have agreed more than what have already been mentioned under this thread. I would add that instead of pointlessly forcing Microsoft to un-bundle or provide options to install other browsers, why not just standardize the damn thing? How many websites out there are still "best viewed with IE6" and simply refuse to work with any other browsers other than IE?
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AP Image On this week's edition of "The Mike Shanahan Coach's Show," head coach Mike Shanahan sat down with hosts Larry Michael and Charles Mann to discuss the states of the Redskins. Among the various topics of conversation, the issue of Redskins legacy came up with the current players. Michael related a story about rookie receiver Leonard Hankerson not knowing who Sonny Jurgensen was, but later finding him downstairs reading up on the history mural. Shanahan surmised that some players were better than others at learning the team history, but that it was a process that takes place over time. "Sometimes you get these young players that are in their own world, they've been in college," he explained. "And all of a sudden when they get to be pro athletes, they realize that, 'This is not just about me. This is about a team, this is about an organization. Let's take a look at the history. Let's take a look at the people that have really kind of paved the way for us, to have the opp
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Top areas in Nantou
Nantou is an exciting destination for views of mountains, forests, and rivers. The landlocked city is located right in the middle of Taiwan, so getting into the city is very easily done from the rest of the surrounding cities.
The best way to access Nantou is by rail, and hotels near Jiji Train Station are centrally located in Jiji Township.
Nantou is home to the famous Sun Moon Lake, which is also where Lalu Island can found. Hotels near Sun Moon Lake range in size and price points, many of which also offer waterfront properties with spectacular views of the lake and the famous island. Attractions in Nantou range from national parks such as the Aowanda National Forest to shopping and cultural activities like the Puli Weekend Night Market. Accommodations in Nantou are peppered comfortably throughout the whole city, and vacationers will find that there's usually plenty of hotels from which to choose while exploring Nantou.
The geographic center of Taiwan is also found in Nantou, in the Puli Township. There are several choices for hotels near the Center of Taiwan Monument, which is an interesting landmark to explore while visiting this region. Nantou is an interesting city in the middle of Taiwan, and a destination not to be missed when exploring this part of the world.
Find out where the rest of the hotels, attractions, and must-see destinations of Nantou are located by exploring the interactive map on this page.


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Brushing up on mascaras
Over the years, my best friend Jordan and I reached an understanding. For Christmas, we would thoughtfully explore the depths of Sephora and buy each other a new makeup product.
This year, she blew me away with Sephora's LashStash, a treasure trove of 10 different brand-name mascaras plus a tube of mascara primer and a sexy set of falsies. I was floored. Would I ever buy mascara again? What would I use first? Which would become my new fave?
Here, I review all 10 products. While some are busts, there are more than a few gems tucked in here. (Prices may vary.)
Smashbox Full Exposure Mascara, $19.50
I tend to layer up on my mascara because I like my lashes thicker, but when I put this on, I didn't have to use 10 coats. In just one coat, my lashes swelled to perfection. While this mascara is stubborn to remove, it's great for all-day wear.
Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Volumizing Mascara, $22
LOVE: In just one coat, my lashes felt like long, silky paintbrushes. After that, I couldn't stop — I had to apply another two for more volume. I wore this while doing errands for six hours and found that it didn't run or flake down my cheeks.
Korres Volcanic Minerals Volumizing Mascara, $20
My thought at first coat: "Ehhhhhh, not great." This is just average — lengthens a bit, adds a little volume — but it's not anything fantastic. Also, it got clumpy at the roots of my lashes, which may be because the formula came out gummy on the brush.
Lancome Hypnose Drama Instant Full Body Volume, $26
This was love at first coat. Despite the mild clumping, this mascara might be my favorite and it's perfect for a big night out. This is the closest you'll get to falsies without the risk of losing them. My lashes were long, curly, thick. It's wonderful. Go buy it.
Benefit They're Real!, $23
After I slathered on a few coats of this, I was impressed by how big my eyes looked. I felt like a Disney princess with gorgeous, giant peepers. This mascara plays up length instead of volume, but leaves clumping behind. I was also able to successfully use the brush to reach my teeny-tiny lashes without smearing it everywhere. Benefit sells a $10 mini-tube of this mascara, so you can try it before you commit to buying the full-sized product.
Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes!, $19
I typically don't use an eyelash curler, but I dusted mine off for this mascara, which made my lashes extra-wispy. Even more impressive is how they felt so soft despite all the product on them.
Sephora Outrageous Volume, $15
Don't let the price fool you. I put this on before I went to a basketball game and by the time I left the last bar, my mascara was pooling around the outer corners of my eyes, like I had been sobbing. The formula is thick, gooey and hard to work with.
d.j.v. beautenizer Fiberwig LX, $22
If I had the extra cash to buy five tubes of this stuff all at once, I WOULD. My lashes looked natural, which means it's perfect for everyday use. I got stuck in the rain wearing this and immediately ran to the bathroom to see if my eyes looked like two Goodyear tires, but the mascara barely budged. It was a nightmare to remove at the end of the day, but well worth it. It doesn't dazzle at first coat, but if you spend a few extra minutes with it in the morning, you'll definitely be happy.
Clinique High Impact Mascara, $16
On one eye, I paired this with Tarte's MultiplEYE Natural Lash Enhancing Primer ($22) and was very impressed. My lashes looked visibly longer, but lacked volume. On the other eye, I used the mascara alone and got similar results. Save your money on the primer and buy an extra tube of the mascara.
Buxom Lash, $19
The best part: no clumping. The very fine-tooth brush separated all my lashes to create extra volume, but I was disappointed in the lack of length. I had to apply three heavy coats — and really pull at my lashes at the root with the brush — to get them as long as I like. Also, the formula seemed a little dry and crusty. Eww.


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Details of a novel microprocessor design that could supercharge many computing applications were released at an industry conference in California, US, on Monday.
The microprocessor architecture - known as Cell - will appear in the Playstation3 games console, scheduled for release in 2006. But experts say it could ultimately find its way into many home entertainment devices, high-end computers and even supercomputers.
Details of the chip were disclosed at the International Solid State Circuits Conference in San Francisco, stirring debate over the possible implications for the computer industry.
Developed jointly by IBM, Sony and Toshiba, the microprocessor is fundamentally different from the chips that power most computers today. It incorporates nine separate processing cores, or "synergistic processing elements", which are capable of communicating with one another at high-speed. A standard chip has single, larger processor.
The multiple cores give the chip the ability to run different software programs simultaneously and to divide up processing tasks more efficiently. It will also be able to run several operating systems, such as Linux or Windows, in tandem.
Clock speeds
In laboratory tests, the Cell chip reached a top "clock speed" of 4GHz, which means it can perform more than four billion calculations per second. By comparison, the fastest Intel Pentium chip is currently capable of 3.8GHz.
This difference in basic speed is not large but Richard Doherty, director of the computer industry analysts Envisioneering, in San Francisco, says Cell's modular architecture will give it a more substantial edge for many applications.
"At first blush I think it's safe to say that it will be 10 to 20 times faster than the fastest graphics cards and processors," Doherty told New Scientist. "We think it is going to revolutionise computer science for entertainment and business."
Radical designs
Doherty says a key challenge will be teaching programmers how to get the most out of the architecture. But he believes the launch of Cell will inspire other chip makers to look to more radical microprocessor designs.
"This is extremely impressive," Kevin Krewell, editor-in-chief of industry publication Microprocessor Report told The New York Times. "And it proves that architectural innovation isn't dead."
Dubbed a "supercomputer on a chip" by its makers, Cell could have a major impact on high-end computing, such as scientific experiments and graphics rendering.
But Cell is also expected to impact upon other areas of technology. For example, Toshiba has revealed that it plans to use the chip in high-definition televisions from 2006.
"Today we see the tangible results of our collaboration," says William Zeitler, senior vice president at IBM's Systems and Technology Group. The open, multi-core microprocessor heralds "a new era in graphics and multi-media performance", he adds.
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on generosity
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Gifts That Keep GivingThe holidays are coming. Time to draw up your gift list. Forget cashmere lap robes, chronometer watches, that scented candle your assistant will only re-gift to her grandmother. Expensive, unimaginative presents are so last year. The Buddhist spirit of giving—dana—is about generosity, not booty. We need to think outside the Tiffany box. Conscious consuming today means not just buying less but being mindful of your footprint on the earth. "Green" etiquette says the best present is one that doesn't pollute, doesn't exploit resources, causes no harm, helps someone in need—and may even burnish your karma. When you plunk down your credit card, make it truly count. More »


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I think if you are really into high quality product shots you should be looking at view camera for the movements. The cheapest way is probably a monorail 4x5 camera with a medium format back on it. That way you get the low cost of medium format film and the movements from.
If that isn't your thing, then an RZ67 is a great medium format system. The 140mm macro lens is fantastic for closeup work. I sold my RZ67 (still have some lens to sell off) because it's as heavy as my 4x5 setup and the only thing I really used it for was the excellent macro lens. For studio work that shouldn't matter at all.
I've never used the Fuji 6x8 system, but it's got movements like a view camera and takes 120 roll film. They are larger than the already large RZ67. So that's another system to consider.
As far as digital goes, I would say it depends on the the volume and the turn around time needed. Sounds like you have few shots to make, but want high quality. That's a perfect combo for film shooting and scanning.


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Then, Clinton, as president's go, seemed better than Bush Sr., but I did not like his policies in Sudan or the constant bombing of Iraq.
from Talib Kweli – Open letter to President Barack Obama (2008) on Genius
In 1998, the Iraq Liberaton Act took place in which signed by then U.S. president Bill Clinton called for a new regime change. The policy stated that it wanted to spread it's ideology of democracy in Iraq.
Although Kweli thinks that Clinton was a better president than Bush Sr. he also disagrees with the fact that he chose to attack Iraq
Below is a video of Bill Clinton announcing the orders of attacks against Iraq &
Saddam Hussien
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Board of Trustees (listed alphabetically)
Mark Aaron
Biography TK.
Jennifer Ananda
Biography TK.
Dana Atwood-Blaine
Dana has been a teacher for 12 years, 10 in public school and 2 in a private school. She has taught in Alaska, Nevada, and Missouri and for grades Pre-K through 9th. Dana received a B.A. in Elementary Education with a minor in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and a master's degree in Educational Technology from Pepperdine University. She is currently a full-time student at KU working on a PhD in Curriculum and Teaching with an Emphasis on Science Education. She is also getting a minor in Physical Geography, with emphasis on geoscience technology such as GIS, GPS, remote sensing, and the like. Some of her interests include environmental sustainability and nature-based science education. She is pleased to have the opportunity to serve Prairie Moon Waldorf School in this way.
Jeff Kennedy
Jeff joined the board in 2009. He is currently the President. What brings Jeff to PMWS is the emphasis on imagination for the pre-school and kindergarten classes and the comprehensiveness of the curriculum for the grade school students. He attended the first three-week teacher preparation course hosted by Prairie Moon in the summer of 2012 and will complete his accounting degree this year. His current professional work is in accounting and television production.
Rick Mitchell
Rick Mitchell has been involved with Waldorf Schools since 1986 when his oldest son became a student in the Waldorf School of Princeton (N.J.) He served on the board of the Princeton School and was a founder of the Waldorf Association of Greater Kansas City and the Waldorf Association of Lawrence. He served on the WAL/Prairie Moon Waldorf School board from 2001 to 2010 and returned in July, 2012 to serve as president. He is an artist, writer, gardener and professor having served on the faculties of Baker University, The University of Kansas and Rutgers University and as Executive Director of the Agricultural Museum of the State of New Jersey and Director of the Exhibition Program at the Lawrence Arts Center.
Chris Vaughan
Chris Vaughan joined the board in 2013. Chris and his family relocated to Kansas from Milwaukee in 2009 where they were involved with the Prairie Hill Waldorf school in Pewaukee WI. Chris has worked in the Sales and Marketing field for the last 17 years, most recently as a Division Vice President at Russell Stover Candies for the last 7. Chris enjoys working with the Prairie Moon families and community and is committed to its growth for his three boys.
Mark Voss
Melissa Watson, Ex-officio member
Melissa Watson has served as administrator and ex-officio Board Member since 2009. Prior to that she served on the Board as Board Secretary and Chair of the Facilities and Environment Committee starting in 2008. In 2011 Melissa graduated from Rudolf Steiner College in Sacramento, California, where she received her certificate in Waldorf school administration. She also holds an MFA degree from Queen's College, City University of New York, and a BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute in Kansas City, Missouri.
"I want this education not only for my child, but for the greater community of Lawrence, as well," says Melissa. "I believe that Waldorf education is the answer to what our world requires of us as it's stewards, and what we want from our world as its residents. Waldorf students enter the world as free human beings capable of self-direction and with a sense of purpose in their lives."
Becoming a Board Member
Prairie Moon Waldorf School has a process in place by which new members join the Board of Trustees, as outlined in the bylaws here.