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I kind of felt the Giants staff would like Kuhn. Other DL comments; Trattou was having a good camp until the injury. He's got to back on the field as am hoping they keep him. Canty? Suddenly makes the Rogers signing not such a head scratcher. Osi's playing time; NASCAR... NASCAR... NASCAR comes in on ovious 2nd down passing situations? WR: The reports on Douglas should have us excited. Is Barden teasing us again? Preseason games will be big for him. OL is getting scarier by the day. Even elite QB's can't throw when they're lying on the ground, and I dread seeing Eli going thru a bunch of 49'er like games.
In all the reports I've read so far about Albany, no TE is lighting it up much. Bear seems to be having trouble both blocking and catching, Robinson suddenly has a case of the dropsies, and MB seems mediocre at best, but receives praise for his blocking. My guess is come opening day, he'll be the starter due to his blocking skills. The other concern is at LT and RT. So w/o a proven TE and question marks at both OT spots, our OL suddenly has gone from an area of concern to Defcon 2. Beatty's nagging back is bringing back ugly memories of Andrew's problems 2 years ago, who would have been our longterm answer at LT.
Second that on taking it slow. The season's a marathon we want him to finish strong, not on IR because we felt an immediate need for his services. Hixon's playing well, Cruuuuuuz is a rising star, JJ can stretch the field, They'll bring Randle along slowly, and this kid Douglas maybe the Giants' version of lightning striking twice. On Douglas, if he shows he can play ST, I think he's got a real leg up on the Pharoh, who shines in camp but becomes a mummy in games.
Certainly good news, but I'm not fully clear on the roster rules. If someone would please clarify for me. Is the final active roster 53 players? How many players are allowed to suit up for a game, 53 or is it less?
C'mon, RBC, the guy had 13 balls thrown his way last year. And with paws that big, he's got to come around. But you're probably right with that song at this point. I am liking the reports on Hill, Douglas, and Austin.
He's likely going to see triple teams if HN is still out come regular season. You can't help but like VC. Yeah, he had a diva off season, but he's come back, working hard, and not complaining about how he deserves a new deal. JR's got to sign him mid season if he appears to be avoiding the dreaded Soph Slump. Don't expect he'll put up the numbers he did last year, but +1,000 yds w/7-9 TDs would indicate he's the real deal and not a flash in the pan. JR's somehow got to find the funds to keep these core good young players, eg Nicks, VC, JPP, Anvil, happy w/ their paychecks over the next 4 years. With Eli locked up pretty much until he decides to retire, keeping the young guys happy should keep us comptetitive for the forseeable future.
If young guys on the DL like Anvil, Austin, JPP,Trattou and several of our young LB's and DB's develop, this team's got at least 2 left in them over the next 4 years. Trouble's going to be keeping them together in this era of FA, eg Nicks and Cruz both due new contracts after this season. How can you let one them young'uns depart for more $$. And if JPP rises to the top of DE's, which seems likely, how much is he going to demand on the open market? JR's gonna have his work cut out for him. They some how have to keep their core young players together.
As much as we all hate the Iggles, no one would have wished this on their HC. Condolences to AR and his family.
Reasons was a very solid LB for the Gmen. We'd be estatic to have someone like him today. I'm praying Rivers stays healthy for the Gmen. His numbers with the Bengals weren't bad when he was healthy enough to play. He's still young and WAS a 1st rd pick. Hopefully, he's a steal for JR.
RBC, if we win 11 we will not lose the first playoff game due to complacency. That's not the nature of this team. As long as they don't have any distractions, ie someone shoots himself in the foot, it won't be a repeat of '08. Now, as to winning 11 games with their schedule, well, that would be a major feat in itself given their schedule. We have one bunny game- Cleveland. And in the NFL even bunny games aren't stone cold locks. This is going to be brutal tough regular season for the Gmen, and I agree we'll win or lose based on our bench/depth. The most promising aspect of this team is the way the D played down the stretch. It was like two different teams once the D got rolling.
Hill is the pill we needed at safety. Bet Deon G's reading these reports and looking thru the employment classifieds. Wonder why they don't try him at that nickel slot position and put AR back at S? Sounds like Bennet is having a decent camp. Thank, God. It also sounds like these guys are getting anxious to playing an exhibition game, as by now they're probably all tired of seeing the same things from each other for a little over a week. Herzelich a starter? Wow, what a story that would make. Also, could it be Douglas beats out Ramses for that 5th or 6th WR spot? I think the exhibition games will tell the story there, but Douglass sounds like VC2. As Eli would say, "we've got to get better." As TC would say, "we've got stay healthy."
Hill is the pill we needed at safety. Bet Deon G's reading these reports and looking thru the employment classifieds. Wonder why they don't try him at that nickel slot position and put AR back at S? Sounds like Bennet is having a decent camp. Thank, God. It also sounds like these guys are getting anxious to playing an exhibition game, as by now they're probably all tired of seeing the same things from each other for a little over a week. Herzelich a starter? Wow, what a story that would make. Also, could it be Douglas beats out Ramses for that 5th or 6th WR spot? I think the exhibition games will tell the story there, but Douglass sounds like VC2. As Eli would say, "we've got to get better." As TC would say, "we've got stay healthy."
Jetted your way across your momma's basement to the old coal bin is more like it. Most of the pre 11 draft gurus had the Prince as a top 10 pick, he fell because of all the QB's being taken so when we got him at 19 the whole NYG fan contingent went wild. It's time for Prince to return to us the giddy feeling that JR committed grand theft CB.
Great report, MG. Agree, finally an Austin sighting. I think this kid was a steal by JR. W/ Canty out he's going to get his chance, but am salivating over him and the Anvil in the middle. Here's hoping Trattou gets back on the line soon as he was looking good. With JPP we have a great young group of DL that should be a force for years to come. The reports on Hill and Hughes sounded good. We can't have enough good DB's. Overall it sounds as though the competition level is heating up. Just wish we were getting better reports on our TE's. I guess Robinson is even more raw than JR thought, so we don't have a J. Graham there yet.
I think Eli should sign his name on Cowboy stadium after ever Gman win:
2009- Eli Manning thanks for the memories
2010- Eli Manning, I love this place especially the big screen TV
2011- Eli Manning, Is JPP just too much... WHOMP!
2012- Eli Manning, Hey, Jerry, close the window. It's cold in here. 10/28/12
I'm amazed the doctor knowing he was treating an NFL player didn't check the banned substance list before scribbling the script. Since none of us know TS personally, it's wrong to assume anything about his motives for taking this drug. But since it came up in March, and not any time last year, we should probably give him the benefit of the doubt. And JR said camp was too quiet and he wanted a little chatter. Be careful what you wish for, Jerry.
Wow, a lot can happen in 2 days. I'm no expert on torn ACL's but thought T2 was rushing it a bit when he didn't need to. To imply he would have been cut is crazy. The Gmen know what they have in him and would have stuck by him until he was fully ready to go. I do remember Rolle or someone saying that last year he wanted a trade if he was going to play that nickel CB, but then when they all got on the same page he was fine with it. However, it doesn't play to his strengths. Why not try someone else there and leave him at S? I expect DG to be back in blue by the start of the season.
Never thought I'd agree with Carbo(monoxide), but he may have a point about TC putting guys on a slippery field that are coming back from ACL's, like Hixon and T2. Kind of figured T2 came back a little too soon as far as a full workload and that he should have been eased back into practice. We get buy w/o him for the first part of the year, get him strong, then bring him in for like the last 12 games. Sadly, he's likely to miss all 16 and may never return again.
This year? We pretty much obliterated it last year. These young guys hopefully realize they've got a golden, albeit tragic, opportunity here to land a roster spot on a SB winning team. Time to step up, guys. I don't like rolle playing that nickel back position, why don't they try some of the other safeties there, Sash or Hill? And if I was D.Grant I'd be hitting Gold's every day with my blue tooth stuck in my ear.
Let's take the Mark Twain quote to heart here: "rumors about the passing of my career have been greatly exaggerated." This is one of the reasons I hate reading about Gmen's days in Albany, love MG's detailed practice reports, but can do w/o the injury articles. Go get 'em T2. Such promise just can't be wasted.


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Aliases for PKD2 Gene
- Polycystic Kidney Disease 2 (Autosomal Dominant) 2 3
- Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease Type II Protein 3 4
- Polycystwin 3 4
- Transient Receptor Potential Cation Channel, Subfamily P, Member 2 3
- Transient Receptor Potential Cation Channel 2
- Polycystic Kidney Disease 2 Protein 4
- Polycystin-2 3
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- Entrez Gene: 5311
- Ensembl: ENSG00000118762
- UniProtKB: Q13563
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This gene encodes a member of the polycystin protein family. The encoded protein is a multi-pass membrane protein that functions as a calcium permeable cation channel, and is involved in calcium transport and calcium signaling in renal epithelial cells. This protein interacts with polycystin 1, and they may be partners in a common signaling cascade involved in tubular morphogenesis. Mutations in this gene are associated with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease type 2. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2011]
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PKD2 (Polycystic Kidney Disease 2 (Autosomal Dominant)) is a Protein Coding gene. Diseases associated with PKD2 include polycystic kidney disease 2 and polycystic kidney disease, autosomal dominant. GO annotations related to this gene include calcium ion binding and identical protein binding. An important paralog of this gene is PKD1L1.
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Functions as a calcium permeable cation channel involved in fluid-flow mechanosensation by the primary cilium in renal epithelium. PKD1 and PKD2 may function through a common signaling pathway that is necessary for normal tubulogenesis. Acts as a regulator of cilium length, together with PKD1. The dynamic control of cilium length is essential in the regulation of mechanotransductive signaling. The cilium length response creates a negative feedback loop whereby fluid shear-mediated deflection of the primary cilium, which decreases intracellular cAMP, leads to cilium shortening and thus decreases flow-induced signaling. Also involved in left/right axis specification downstream of nodal flow: forms a complex with PKD2 in cilia to facilitate flow detection in left/right patterning (By similarity).


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Personalized medicine will play an important role in the treatment of infectious diseases. Molecular microbiology diagnostics have the potential to identify pathogens with great accuracy and rapidity. The speed of identification is particularly crucial to effective clinical management of many infections. An important complement to precision diagnostic techniques is moving towards point-of-care application, to avoid the costly diagnostic delays associated with transport and laboratory analysis. Point-of-care molecular diagnostics are expected to have a significant impact in combatting hospital acquired infections ('HAIs'). HAIs are a major cause of increased morbidity and death among patients in health care settings globally. These infections are often antibiotic resistant, and affect already weakened patients. It is hoped that molecular diagnostics will eventually allow for the rapid identification of a particular strain of pathogen(s), even for unculturable and polymicrobial infections. This article considers how the existing legal and normative framework governing hospitals' responses to HAIs may affect the introduction of rapid, point-of-care molecular diagnostics. To this end, we carried out a review of international, national, and institutional guidelines addressing hospital duties to prevent, control, and rapidly diagnose HAIs. We also reviewed relevant legislation and case law in Canada and the United States. In particular, we consider if the complex normative framework governing hospitals helps or hinders the adoption and implementation of precision diagnostic tools. We conclude that health-care institutions are likely to come under increasing pressure – both ethical and legal – to adopt rapid molecular diagnostics as part of their response to HAIs.
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ROME TOWNSHIP, Ohio -- Plans are in the works to open a Proctorville Medical Center near Fairland East Elementary School next month.
The medical center is being set up by the Ironton-Lawrence County Community Action Organization. St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington also will partner with the medical center through referrals and lab services and physician specialists, said Doug Korstanje, St. Mary's marketing director.
"We're glad to have another Family Medical Center close to the main campus," Korstanje said Monday.
The medical center will have about 10 employees at the start and could grow to about 20 employees in the coming months, said Ralph Kline, assistant executive director of the community action organization.
"We think the need is there for the medical center," said D.R. Gossett, executive director of the community action organization. "It's in an area not currently served. The closest Family Medical Center we have is in Chesapeake. The centers have grown. We're excited about the opening of the Proctorville Medical Center."
Kline said Proctorville has been identified as a medically underserved area, and it is also a "rapidly growing area."
The medical center will have a general practitioner, a dentist and a nurse practitioner as well, Gossett said. There are several other centers around the county that serve between 12,000 to 13,000 people per year, he said.
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Wayne and Marylou Warf both graduated from Matewan High School in Mingo County, and later owned and operated the Williamson-Delbarton Ambulance Service by contracting with the Mingo County Commission.
In the late 1980's the couple moved to Chicago, IL and later to Columbus, OH. They missed Mingo County during the whole time and longed for a way to "get back home" but could not figure a way to make it happen.
In October of 2011 Marylou left her job as a registered nurse and went full time into the type of work the couple has always loved; buying used items and selling them—especially collectible items. By May of this year, their yard sales had grown to such a size that the city of Columbus stepped in and suggested they needed to make changes.
Wayne Warf had this to say about that, "We began seriously looking for a place in Columbus suitable to open a thrift store, and quickly realized that with the price of a store, and the long term commitment of a property lease, we might never get back home to Mingo County. After a few weeks of researching every angle, I concluded that we might as well just start the business where we want to live, so we went on a mission to find a suitable spot in Mingo or Pike County. We were staying with family over at Gilbert and learned there was a space that had just opened up in the Gilbert Town Hall Complex, and went to inquire. We signed a lease agreement with the town and opened for business August 1."
Marylou has strong ties to Gilbert, having lived there and actually went to Gilbert High School for a time. Marylou also grew up working in her father, Tom Lee's, used furniture and clothing store in Gilbert. She has a lot of friends and family there and has wanted to move there for some time.
Marylou said, "I love Gilbert and always have. Wayne and I were even married here in Gilbert by Reverend Miller."
Wayne had this to say, "We love all of Mingo County and have strong ties to Williamson, Delbarton, and Matewan. When we looked at every option we ended up choosing Gilbert and are glad we did. The mayor, Vivian Livingood, and her staff at town hall have really been great to work with. Everything they have promised, they have come through on."
Gilbert mayor Vivian Livingood had this to say concerning the return of the Warfs to Mingo County: "It is always pleasing to hear that a business wants to come into Gilbert and offer another service to our residents and surrounding communities. Town Council was recently approached by Wayne and Marylou Warf who have ties to Mingo County that they hoped to open Country Roads Thrift Store in town.
Wayne used to be involved with an ambulance service and Marylou had relatives who operated a country store for many years. Their hearts are still here in West Virginia and we were excited that they chose to return. Gilbert Municipal Complex has been turned into a business incubator which offers small businesses an opportunity to rent out the classroom-sized spaces at a very reasonable rate.
All the old rooms have been painted and individual heating/cooling units have been installed for better climate control of each space. New double-paned windows have replaced the huge leaky windows from the past. A new roof has been installed over the entire building. Wayne and Marylou expressed their desire to rent out one of the double rooms for their upcoming country store. They opened on August 1st to the public and have been moving items to this location weekly.
We really wish them the very best of luck with their business and have tried to assist them in any way possible to get started. We hope everyone will stop by and chat with the Warfs as they have many stories of the older days of Gilbert. I love Gilbert area people because of their support to their communities. I firmly believe we make a difference by keeping as much business as we can, right here at home. We welcome the Warfs and their commitment to our town!"
Marylou Warf is the owner and operator of Country Roads Thrift Store located in the Gilbert Town Hall Complex building. They offer a wide selection of gently used items including, but not limited to, Furniture, Housewares, Kitchenware, Clothes, Toys, Games, Wall Art, Picture Frames, Photo Albums, Books, Jewelry, Collectibles, Antiques, Sports Cards & Memorabilia, Vintage Postcards & Ephemera, 33rpm & 45rpm Records, CD's, DVD's, VHS tapes, Electronics, Purses, Shoes, Glassware, Pottery, Dishes, Linens, Stuffed Animals, Knick Knacks, Vintage Photos & Books, Country Craft items, Baskets, Holiday items, Luggage, Oddities, Collectible, Plates, Salt and Peppers, and much, much more.
Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. To contact the store call (304) 664-6411.


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The Auxiliary at Rooks County Health Center meets in the hospital lobby at 10 a.m. on the last Thursday of every month.
When you see these women in salmon-colored smocks working at the hospital, delivering meals, working at a fundraiser or helping with a community gathering, know that they represent the Rooks County Health Center Auxiliary — a group that has given of themselves more than 50,000 hours for the support of the hospital and continued health care to the public.
The purpose of the Auxiliary is to promote the hospital and its services to the public. This includes making the physical appearance of the hospital — both the interior and exterior — the best it can be for an inviting but professional atmosphere. The Auxiliary is a "connecting" force between the hospital, its patients and the public in different forms of voluntary service.
What We Do
Over the years, the Auxiliary has made many improvements to the hospital — the first of which being the renovation of the nursery. Many individuals and groups helped and continue to donate items to the Auxiliary for the hospital.
Some of the larger projects that the Auxiliary have undertaken include: a patient directory for the lobby, new signs throughout the hospital to replace the paper signs, reupholstering lobby and emergency room furniture, renovation of the nurses' station and administrator's office, new lobby drapes, various new appliances and reverse osmosis for the lobby kitchen sink.
Fundraising efforts have enabled the Auxiliary to buy pieces of equipment for the hospital. Among those are: a glucometer for measuring blood sugar, money toward an anesthesia machine, scales for weighing patients in wheelchairs, buzzer to alert the lab of a patient needing service, a phlebotomy chair for the lab, large wheelchair/commode and shower chair and money toward the purchase of the hospital call system.
During the past 20 years, the Auxiliary has donated $1o,875 towards improvements at the hospital and $16,652 for the purchase of equipment at the hospital.
Fundraising efforts also allow for the Auxiliary to award scholarships to youth as well as adults who are completing their education in the health care field. For more information on the Auxiliary Memorial Scholarship Fund, please click here.
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A softshell jacket that protects you like a hardshell.
Crinkly hardshell jackets restrict your movement and don't breathe as well as softshells, but most softshells don't have the weather protection you need to ascend powder-capped peaks. Marmot's Men's Zion Softshell Jacket resolves that dilemma with the highly innovative Polartec Neo Shell, which combines the soft hand, breathability, and stretch of a softshell with the reliable any-weather protection of a hardshell. Marmot finished off the Zion with fully taped seams and water-resistant zippers to ensure that absolutely no water can get through.
An athletic fit brings the Zion close your body and leaves more space in the shoulders and arms for an unrestricted movement. Pack Pockets are always accessible even when you have a pack or a harness on. The storm hood is completely adjustable, and its laminated visor offers complete eyesight while you belay your buddy. Asymmetric cuffs keep the sleeves off your hands so you can grab onto the route comfortably. They're also adjustable, as well as the hem, to completely seal in all that toasty warmth.
- Polartec Neo Shell, fully taped seams
- Marmot M1 stretch face fabric
- Athletic fit, Angel-Wing Movement
- Attached, adjustable storm hood with laminated brim
- Water-resistant zippers
- Asymmetric cuffs with hook-and-loop adjustment
- Elastic drawcord at hem
- Pack Pockets
Share your thoughts
What do you think of the
Marmot Zion Softshell Jacket - Men's
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James Robbins
Welcome to Zion
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: Runs large
This is a great jacket. I use it primarily for backcountry skiing and splitboarding. It breaths extremely well, so I usually just leave it on during the ski up. It is pretty thick jacket so it is fairly warm. Because of this it doesn't pack super small, but it feels substantial and durable. Handles heavy snow and even light rain without issues.
As other reviews have said my only complaint is the hood size. I can barely get it on over my helmet and even then I have to leave the jacket unzipped. Mine is a couple years old, so hopefully they fixed that on newer versions. Fit is a little bulky, but I am slim guy. Makes it great for layering up though.
Grant Kates
What is the center back length of a medium?
Grant Kates
30 inches
Wayne Christoffersen
Marmot's Curly's Clips: The Zion Jacket
Michael C
New favorite jacket
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: True to size
This is my go to jacket now. It is super comfy, warm when it needs to be, and actually waterproof. While I haven't worn it in a downpour, I have been in drizzles and the water wicked right off. I love the pack pocket design; makes getting in and out of pockets with a pack or harness on a piece of cake.
I've only had it for about a month but have used it quite extensively and look forward to getting some good mountain climbs in it this summer.
tom wagner
I just got off the phone w marmot and they pretty much confirm my opinion that its a cold weather gear.I haven't worn it yet but It feels like it won't breath any better than my packlite gore shell, 2.5 layer 70 d which has pitt zipps and it has rain clouds under the shell. I get the feeling it will be used to steelhead fish and not high active use.
Joseph H.
Bad hood
- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: Runs large
The hood will barely barely fit over a helmet and zip up all the way. makes movement uncomfortable. I don't ever cilmb in it because of this and i only occasionally ski in it and it doesn't have a powder skirt or a long enough tail to not get snow down your pants in a crash. comfy jacket for around town but kinda billowy in the stomach area. i guess if i start drinking more beer it would fit better!
Great jacket in a variety of conditions
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: True to size
Took this jacket skiing in Vail last week and it far exceeded my expectations. Wore it with just a baselayer on 40 degree bluebird days and was very comfortable going both up and down. Was 100% waterproof when we got heavy, wet snow all day as well. Tons of pocket space and the hood fits very well over a ski helmet when the weather got nasty. I'm 5'10" 180lbs, usually right between a medium and a large. I got the Large, great fit in shoulders and chest, maybe a touch long in the arms but the velcro wrists take care of that easily. Like wearing it around town as well in spring/fall conditions.
Solid purchase, highly recommended
What is the difference between this jacket...
What is the difference between this jacket and the Marmot Nabu? They seem to be virtually identical except that the Zion has a pocket on the upper right arm.
Terran Siladi
Basically weight, pockets, and liner material are the major differences. I'd suggest reading the blog post for more information: http://www.gearthirty.com/blog/2013/01/31/marmot-nabu-neoshell-jacket-preview/
Worth the price!
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
I've had the Marmot Zion Softshell for a few months and have put it through heavy rain, snowfall and serious abuse scrambling though dense timber and sandstone crags. The jacket kept me completely dry and warm while freezing rain came in sideways during a day hike gone wild. True to size, I'm 6' 5", 205lbs (slender) and the XL was a perfect fit. I was very hesitant to purchase such an expensive piece of gear, but have had no regrets with the performance or look/fit of this jacket.
Hi, I've been using the Zion jacket for...
Hi, I've been using the Zion jacket for last season, and the only problem was with the small hood, very unconfortable to use with a helmet. Do you know if Marmot has improved this on its new Zion Jacket, or it's just new colours...?
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
2nd season with my Zion. The big difference with this shell, is that I use it to climb in nearly all season(except very warm conditions) In the past I always wore a light climbing layer, adding the shell as I broke out of tree line. The Zion breathes so well, I wear it right from the truck with a thin capilene top, and a very light arcteryx vest when needed. The puffy(hooded down sweater is in my pack, and goes on as soon as I stop. I can't say enough about this shell, for me it's the perfect blend of breathability and protection. As far as fit, it's pretty trim, which works well for my use as described above. Layered up for the resort,I prefer a looser cut hardshell.
Hi, I would need some guidaance on...
Hi, I would need some guidaance on compatibility of two jackets:
How would the Marmot Zion work with an Arcteryx Atom SV Hoody? Would the Zion on top of the Atom impair breathability?
Would the length of the two match?
Where I ski it tends to be 0�C to -20�C (max) but quite windy. Would that be overkill and maybe I should got for the Atom LT hoody?
Phil Maher
Interesting question. If I were going to combine the two jackets (which I wouldn't), I would probably reverse them for fit-the Zion as a mid layer and the Atom on top, even though the Zion is going to give you better protection from rain and snow. But yeah, you're going to impair breathability of either over or under the other. It's a bit of a redundant set up. You'll sweat like crazy and trap that moisture inside the system. I would go with one or the other as an outer layer, then build from the outside down using at least a couple of thinner insulating layers that breathe well, but without water resistant/proof coatings of any kind. Maybe that's just me though.
Thanks, Phil.
I thought the Atom would not work as an outer Shell in terms of being waterproof and theat the Zion would fit that bill.
So what combo would you go for?
The Zion and a Patagonia Nano-puff hoody?
Phil Maher
Hey Javier,
You could go all over the place in layering systems. I'm not a fan of hooded soft shells inside of hooded hard shells because I think it feels funky and messes with helmets, etc...I prefer a nice Windstopper beanie that I can use to control my temperature and still keep my head warm. But, the Nano-puff is a nice jacket. For high winds, I used to use a Rab shell, with a TNF Denali under that, then a Gore Windstopper under that, over a t-shirt or a Patagonia Capilene 3-4. It was a great combo that never left me cold, gave me the ability to shed layers when I needed to, and it seemed to breathe well enough, most of the time. Now, I still use the Rab, but I've become a big fan of Merino wool mid and base layers made by Icebreaker. I still use my Arcteryx soft shells regularly...hooded or not. The Gamma SV I'm wearing in my profile photo was and is a fantastic piece.
I'll tell you though, if you do want the weather protection, as nice as the Atom is, I would seriously look into the Zion. Hope this helps.
Chad Pexton
I have owned the Zion in a size large for 2 seasons, I also own a Marmot Baffin Hoody in medium, which is similar to the Atom SV Hoody. I wear the Zion for backcountry ski tours, mostly dawn patrols in Utah with a polypro layer and wool short sleeve shirt. That's typically what I wear for the active part of touring, even early when it's 10 degrees F. When we stop to dig a pit, or expect a slow transition or some other pause in the tour, I pull out the Baffin Hoody and wear it over the Zion, purely as an insulating layer. Then it usually comes off as I'm heading down, certainly before I start going aerobic again.
I also wear the Zion in the resort, in that case, I wear my insulating layers underneath. I agree with Phil that double hoods is probably overkill, but I generally don't find that they get too much in my way. I tend to use hats as well, but when I'm standing around assessing snow, or digging a pit, it's actually nice to throw a hood over my beanie or helmet.
So a lot of this depends on what you plan to do, but I like both pieces quite a bit. I know you posted this awhile ago, but maybe this insight will help you or someone else.
IMO, the Arc'teryx Atom LT hoody is a MUCH better jacket if you plan on layering. The powerstretch panels breathe nicely and work very well in tandem with a softshell.


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God knows, how soft your heart
-You wear iron suit.
Some times i dare try my luck
-Refusal quick as shoot.
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Job only move to make a fuss.
Work schedule rules your life.
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Samsung Galaxy S II White release date followed by hands-on Samsung Galaxy S II White pictures
Following the official Samsung Galaxy S II release date last week we have gone hands-on with the lighter-toned Android handset to bring you a series of Samsung Galaxy S II pictures.
Apart from its albino paint job the Samsung Galaxy S II White features the same array of specs as its black-hued sibling with a 1.2GHz dual-core processor joined by a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus display and 1GB of RAM.
With an 8-megapixel rear-mounted camera partnered by a second 2-megapixel forward-facing snapped the Galaxy S II's photographic capabilities are further bolstered by 1080p Full HD video recording credentials at 30fps.
Available from a number of retailers and smartphone network providers the Samsung Galaxy S II is on the same price plans as the original model.
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'FreedomHEC' takes shape
Here's a new twist in the open-source community's challenge to Microsoft: Linux supporters are planning to hold a hardware-engineering conference of their own next month immediately following Microsoft's annual Windows Hardware Engineering Conference in Seattle. Dubbed FreedomHEC, it's designed to help Windows-oriented engineers make their hardware work with Linux. It will be held within walking distance of the Microsoft conference site. [Read More]
On tap: Microsoft keynote at LinuxWorld
LinuxWorld began today in Boston, and Microsoft is continuing its involvement with the big open-source conference. On Thursday, Bill Hilf, who heads Microsoft's open-source and Linux lab, is scheduled to give a keynote address about making open-source software work better with (or "interoperate," to use the tech lingo) proprietary programs such as those from Microsoft. [Read More]
IBM users in Seattle
SHARE, the independent IBM users group, is meeting in Seattle this week. See this morning's Software Notebook for more details on the conference and the group. Representatives of Microsoft's Windows Server group are among those scheduled to speak at the conference. [Read More]
IBM seeks Linux info from Microsoft in SCO case
Questions have long been raised over Microsoft's connections to the SCO Group, the company suing IBM and others over claims that components of SCO's Unix software were incorporated illegally into the open-source Linux operating system. Microsoft, which has publicly acknowledged Linux to be one of its biggest competitive threats, denies any involvement in SCO's legal actions. (See this story from March 2004 for more details and background.) [Read More]
Apple's nod to Linux
Apple filed its annual Form 10K with the Securities and Exchange Commission today, and there was a notable addition to the otherwise standard boilerplate about the risks faced by the company. Everything in this excerpt is the same as in last year's 10K, except the new part I've put in bold. [Read More]
'Wiki Ward' is out
Meanwhile, Todd's colleague Dan Richman steps in to explain why wiki inventor Ward Cunningham — who surprised more than a few people by going to work for Microsoft — has left the company for a new job "more philosophically aligned with his invention." [Read More]
The Mono 'experiment'
At Microsoft's Professional Developers Conference this week, I was able to spend some time with Miguel de Icaza, pictured at right, the leader of the open-source Mono development project. If you're not familiar with Mono, it's a software development system that, in simple terms, mimics the core of Microsoft's .NET development system in a way that lets .NET developers write programs for Linux and other operating systems. More significantly, it also can be used to convert existing Windows programs, written using .NET, into new versions that can run on Linux. [Read More]
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Design solutions can reshape lives.
Once a luxury enjoyed mainly by the very wealthy, interior design now enhances the lives of millions of people, extending into nearly every aspect of contemporary life. Unlike the drab, utilitarian boxes of the industrial era, today's offices, restaurants, hotels, shopping malls, museums, schools, libraries, government buildings and healthcare facilities provide occupants and visitors engaging, vibrant environments infused with attractive and thoughtful design. Consumers, in turn, have embraced the pleasures and benefits quality design provides and are spending more of their time and resources on design-related products and pursuits. The commercialization of design has been a boon for our profession, as has the astronomical increase in affluence among certain demographic groups. And while we can only be grateful, we cannot let ourselves become too satisfied. As business people, we can appreciate the opportunities afforded us by the current surge of demand for design, but as designers we must not turn a blind eye to those who need our services yet cannot afford to pay. We have a responsibility to use our talents and skills in the best way, not just the most profitable way.I was reminded of this responsibility recently when I attended an address by Cameron Sinclair at this year's NeoCon® World's Trade Fair. Sinclair is the executive director of Architecture for Humanity, a non-profit organization he founded in 1999 to promote architectural and design solutions to global, social and humanitarian crises. To date, the group has helped generate programs and designs in 20 countries, including Afghanistan, the Balkans, Turkey, Iran and South Africa. Among a number of sobering statistics Sinclair shared during his talk was that one in every six people on the planet lives in a slum. By the year 2025, that ratio is expected to escalate to one in three. Consider further this statistic cited by Bill Stough, CEO of the Sustainable Research Group: more than three-fourths of the world's population—about seven billion people—live on less than $11 a day. What are the implications of these staggering challenges for today's design professionals and tomorrow's aspiring professionals? And what is our profession doing to address them?Certainly we are working on other fronts to respond to pressing social and global issues. More and more we are adopting sustainable design practices, mindful of the consequences of the products and materials we use in our designs for the continued health of our planet and the judicious use of natural resources. We are promoting a more equitable and accessible society by promoting universal design as a standard of practice. Similarly, we are preparing for the increased aging of the population in developed countries by creating environments now that will support and contribute to the quality of life of older persons. These are all important and worthwhile endeavors. But what are we doing to assist those throughout the world who need basic shelter and the rudimentary necessities for survival? How can practitioners use their design skills to reach down and across the various strata of those less fortunate and not just up to the most affluent? How can we extend our reach to designing living environments that will not just promote an enhanced quality of life, but provide for survival? I confess I do not have the answers to these very difficult questions. Yet I do not see how we can use our talents every day to improve the built environment and yet neglect to apply ourselves to developing solutions for housing and facilities that meet the most basic survival needs of a vast majority of the world's population. As design professionals we are problem-solvers at heart. Let us join together to put our problem-solving skills to greater use than ever before. As our solutions begin to reshape lives worldwide, others will come to appreciate what design brings to the human experience.
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Step 1: Getting what we need
We have to download CE 5.4 which we can acquire here.
That's about all we need...maybe a calculator if you want one; it's all simple addition though.
Step 2: Starting a Game
Step 3: Hacking
1. Open up CE
2. Click the flashing computer Icon in the corner and select "firefox.exe"(See Picture)
3. Multiply your amount of Evolution Points by 8
4. Enter them in the Value bar
5. Press "First Scan"
6. Play a little longer until you get some more Evolution Points
7. Pause the game
8. Multiply your NEW amount of EP (Evolution points) by 8.
9. Enter that number into the value bar.
10. Press "Next Scan"
11. Double click the addresses in the left hand coulmn unless there are more than 3; if there are repeat steps 6-8.
12. Double click the addresses under "Value"
13. Change it.
14. If done correctly you should have a ton of EP; use them wisely though, watch your visibility.
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DULUTH — Gwinnett Gladiators head coach Jeff Pyle finally landed a pair of players he had been in talks with all summer.Forward Ryan Garbutt, a former college teammate of Sean Hurley at Brown University, has been signed and Pyle got back shut-down defenseman Tim Filangieri. Deals for both the second-year pros were announced Monday. Filangieri played 49 games for the Gladiators last season and was twice called up to the American Hockey League. The 6-foot-2, 210-pound blueliner out of Boston College was a stalwart presence for Gwinnett. "He played hard every game, every practice," Pyle said. "It just gives us that much more depth in the players that I think we need to be successful. He's not worried about putting points up. He wants to be in a situation where we have an opportunity to win." As a rookie last year, Filangieri's play drew attention from the next level, including earning him a 10-game stint with the Gladiators' AHL affiliate in Chicago. "I told him I'd love to have him back," Pyle said. "He had some options, too, but he knows how I am and he liked what he saw last year. He wanted to be back here. "He played solid defense for us and was great in the locker room. He knows he'll be treated fair and get the opportunity to move up." Filangieri will be going to the Chicago Wolves' training camp, as will Garbutt, who spent last season with Corpus Christi of the Central Hockey League when a numbers game left him without a spot following AHL camp in Manitoba. "He had 50 points, but he didn't play any power play," Pyle said. "And he can fight, too. He had 200 PIMs. "I just told him, 'I know you kind of got the shaft last year by waiting too long (to sign a contract).' So I went after him pretty hard early." Pyle got Garbutt, a 6-1 center, into the Atlanta Thrashers' prospect development camp in July. Despite an injury that limited the 25-year-old's playing time, the camp reinforced Pyle's confidence in Garbutt. "I just liked Ryan right from the get-go," Pyle said. "He's a good kid. He's a great skater. I want to help him get out of this league. He can score, he's tough and he's a headsy player." Pyle isn't so concerned with Garbutt fighting all the time, but just being tough to play against — something Pyle feels the team lacked last season. "He competes all the time," Pyle said. "This game is played with passion. You have to do what it takes to get the room you need to do what you need to do. "Last year, we weren't tough enough around our net and we were not smart enough 5-on-5." Pyle feels getting players like Filangieri and Garbutt, and even former captain Paul Flache, is just the remedy for Gwinnett's malaise. Pyle took exception to some of the derogatory comments made by a few fans when Flache's signing was announced last week. "With Flacher I'm taking a bit of a chance, but I think he deserves it," Pyle said. "People jump all over Flacher like he was the only one here (when Gwinnett lost in the second round of the playoffs in 2006-07). "People can complain about Flacher all they want, but the year he was captain, we won 40 games." Adding Flache, whose AHL career suffered after multiple concussions, is a move Pyle is more than willing to stick by. "I have to make a lot of tough decisions and I've got the guts to make those decisions," Pyle said. "You've got people behind a computer and they don't have the (guts) to make those decisions and then be accountable for them. "I don't claim to not make mistakes, but I like what I've got this year. I'm excited with what we're doing. I know we're going in the right direction." After his initial irritation passed, the situation made Pyle realize how much he likes his job. In fact, the other night he couldn't sleep — not because he was mad. Because he was excited about the season. "I started thinking about how much fun I've had over the years, not just here, but playing and in Mobile (where the Gladiators relocated from)," Pyle said. "Even when we don't have a great season, a lot of great things happen that the average fan doesn't see. The complainers are always going to complain. That's just normal to me, people that are just looking for the worst side of things. "But we have a lot of great fans and the complaints aren't going to phase the way I make my decisions. I just realized again how rewarding my job is over the last week. A handful of fans that are negative aren't going to change my outlook."
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Lewis Warner hopes his Plymouth Albion chance will come soon
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LEWIS WARNER narrowly missed out on making his Plymouth Albion debut last Saturday at Moseley, but the 21-year-old hopes it will not be too long before his chance does come.
The centre was all set to come on in the closing stages at Billesley Common but Albion had to change their plans when fellow centre Toby Howley-Berridge was sin-binned.
It was the second time in Albion's opening four matches, Warner had been an unused replacement.
But the Dorest & Wiltshire player, who has recently signed a contract with Albion, says he is just delighted to have been in club's matchday 22 so early in his Brickfields career.
"I was unfortunate on Saturday to just miss out due to that sin-binning," he said.
"It was just one of those things, but it just motivates me even more.
"I just have to keep training really well during the week.
"Eventually my time will come.
"And then you just have to try and showcase what you can do when you do get that opportunity.
"I just have to stay focused and keep my eyes on the prize."
He added: "It is a great team, so it is bound to be hard to get into it.
"But I am just raring and waiting for my chance.
"I am new to the club so to be on the bench for the first game and the last one has been great.
"It is more than I could have hoped for really at this stage."
Warner is certainly enjoying his time at Albion.
"It is my first experience at a professional club and it has been brilliant," he said.
"The last four months have been amazing."
Warner has not got the usual background for a 21-year-old Championship rugby player.
"For the last three years I have been playing rugby league," he said.
"I have just finished my degree at Gloucester University.
"I was playing full-back for them last three years there.
"I was playing in the Super Eights, which is the highest student league, and I also played for Wales Students.
"I was lucky enough to represent them at two home nations (tournaments).
"Before that I was briefly at Clifton in Bristol.
"But I am just excited to be back playing union.
"I grew up playing rugby union.
"My local club was Wimbourne. I played there at colts level and a bit at senior level before I went to university."
Warner played at county level at under-18s, under-20s and senior, but with no union experience behind him for three years, he took to writing to clubs on spec in the summer in the hope of landing a chance somewhere.
He said: "I sent out a player profile to a number of clubs and I was fortunate to get the opportunity to come down to Plymouth for a trial throughout the summer and pre-season.
"And then I was lucky enough to get a contract. I have got a contract for the season.
"But I just have to keep working hard and progressing as much as I can and, hopefully, Nat (Saumi) will like me and I can continue playing for them in the future."
Up until this month, Warner has been combining his rugby with work, but now Albion have managed to find room in their budget to offer him a contract, he can now concentrate more on his playing career.
However, hopes to do some more studying while also playing.
"I was working to start with as I had to finance my living down in Plymouth to start with," he said.
"But I am stopping work now and I am hoping to do a post-grad at the university.
"Hopefully, I am going to study marketing and strategy.
"I did international business at uni and I just want continue to educate myself."


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Congressional candidate Teddy Turner said a short video clip sent to reporters Thursday, in which he said it is difficult for him to relate to his black students, gives an inaccurate representation of a recent speech he gave.
The video, shot during a Republican club meeting in Charleston a few weeks ago, shows Turner, an economics teacher at Charleston Collegiate School on Johns Island, speaking to a group of white voters.
"The reason it became so important to me meeting Tim (Scott) was Tim is not like a lot of us," Turner tells the group, referring to now U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, who held the 1st Congressional District seat until December. Turner is one of 18 candidates seeking the seat, which represents part of Beaufort County.
"Tim is black. I have black students that I work with all the time, and I try to talk to them and relate to them, and it's very hard for me to do," Turner tells the group.
On Thursday, Turner said the full video clip would show that he was making the point that the Republican Party is not doing a good job of reaching out to minorities. Scott is doing a good job and is proof that such outreach can be successful, he said.
"It's ridiculous and I wish they had shown the whole clip," said Turner, son of media mogul Ted Turner.
Turner said he is able to relate to his African-American students.
"But I cannot relate as quickly as (Tim Scott) can. It's harder for me to do and we need more candidates, more teachers, more everything who can relate," he said.
"It is easier for one minority (to relate) to another than (it is) for me."
The video was on YouTube Thursday morning but was taken down from the site in the afternoon.
Rumors flew Thursday that rival campaigns sent the video. Those campaigns denied involvement. Attempts Thursday to reach Scott were unsuccessful.
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Systems and methods are taught for blocking the propagation of electromagnetic waves in parallel-plate waveguide (PPW) structures. Periodic arrays of resonant vias are used to create broadband high frequency stop bands in the PPW, while permitting DC and low frequency waves to propagate. Some embodiments of resonant via arrays are mechanically balanced, which promotes improved manufacturability. Important applications include electromagnetic noise reduction in layered electronic devices such as circuit boards, ceramic modules, and semiconductor chips.
1. An electromagnetically reactive structure for attenuating the propagation of electromagnetic waves comprising:
a first conducting plane disposed within a first plane of symmetry in a three-dimensional periodic loaded wire media model,
a second electrically isolated conducting plane disposed within a second plane of symmetry in a three-dimensional periodic loaded wire media model, thereby forming a parallel plate waveguide, and
a plurality of resonators, each resonator of the plurality embodying a truncated segment of the three-dimensional periodic loaded wire media model and for which some portion thereof is external to at least one of the conducting planes for at least some resonators of the plurality.
2. The electromagnetically reactive structure of
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The present application is a divisional application of U.S. Ser. No. 10/796,398, filed on Mar. 8, 2004 which issued as U.S. Pat. No. 7,157,992, on Jan. 2, 2007, and is co-pending with U.S. Ser. No. 11/374,931, filed on Mar. 13, 2006, which is a continuation of U.S. Ser. No. 10/796,398, each application being incorporated herein by reference.
1. Field of the Inventions
The field of the invention relates generally to systems and methods for blocking the propagation of electromagnetic waves in parallel plate structures and more particularly, to electromagnetic noise reduction in layered electronic devices.
2. Background Information
Electronic devices are often configured as layered assemblies of two-dimensional structures. These layered assemblies, which include such familiar devices as printed wiring boards, multi-chip modules, and integrated semiconductor chips, are known generally as "multi-layer preformed panel circuits" or simply "panel circuits". Electromagnetic noise propagation in panel circuits has become increasingly problematic as increases in performance dictate simultaneously higher device operating speeds and decreased operating voltages. Both of these trends have converged to make these devices more susceptible to electronic noise, thereby limiting panel circuit performance because of spurious electrical signal levels generated primarily within the panel circuit itself. One particularly troublesome noise source is high-speed digital switching noise imposed on the nominally constant voltage (DC) power distribution system. DC power distribution is most commonly accomplished in panel circuits by means of two closely spaced and substantially parallel conductors, generally referred to as the "power plane" and the "ground plane". This general structure unfortunately also enables radio frequency (RF) noise propagation throughout the device by acting as a parallel-plate waveguide (PPW). Various means have been employed to attenuate this electronic noise by, for example, inserting strategically placed shunt capacitors and/or selecting the location of sensitive components to correspond to voltage minima in the noise spatial distribution. These methods are relatively effective at frequencies below about 500 MHz. Above this frequency level, there remains a growing need for more effective means of electrical noise isolation.
One possible approach to mitigating the effect of power plane noise in panel devices would be to impose within the power plane, RF blocking filter structures that could operate effectively above 500 MHz. A particularly effective design of high-frequency RF filter is the 'waffle iron' filter, first proposed in 1950 by S. B. Cohn. Waffle iron filters are a type of low-pass corrugated waveguide filter that contains both transverse and longitudinal slots cut into the internal walls of the rectangular guide. These slots create opposing teeth or bosses, resulting in the structure suggesting its name. Waffle iron waveguide filters, as depicted generically in
For example, in printed wiring boards (PWB's), "resonant vias" can be fabricated. A resonant via is used here to denote a shunt electrical circuit containing one or more plated through holes (PTH) in series with one or more capacitors. PTH's are routinely fabricated in PWB's, as well as in other panel circuit devices such as multi-chip modules and integrated ciruits (IC's). The term "resonant via" was introduced by Sedki Riad in his U.S. Pat. No. 5,886,597 (Riad). However, Riad more narrowly claimed a resonant via as one PTH in series with one capacitor and his patent emphasizes only the RF decoupling application for resonant vias, where they are used as a low impedance interlayer connection between metal layers in multilayer PWB's. Although Riad discloses the use of multiple resonant vias, he does not suggest the idea of employing a periodic array for the purpose of creating a well defined stop band filter.
A method for configuring systems of RF filters adaptable to panel type circuits such as printed wiring boards, integrated circuits, multi-chip modules and the like. In one aspect, a generalized method for generating a comprehensive set of resonant via topologies and the incorporation of these topologies into systems of periodic arrays are adaptable to the problem of reducing RF noise within parallel plate waveguide (PPW) structures. More particularly, the method disclosed address the problem of millimeter and microwave propagation within the parallel PPW structures that are inherent in the generally layered character of panel circuits.
These and other features, aspects, and embodiments of the invention are described below in the section entitled "Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiments."
Features, aspects, and embodiments of the inventions are described in conjunction with the attached drawings, in which:
Riad, does not suggest, however, the use of the structures disclosed therein in periodic arrays, wherein the periodicity of the array combines with the resonant character of the vias to effect a stop band RF filter for PPW modes. What is not taught, and which is disclosed here, is the utility of combining the teachings of Riad for resonant vias with that pertaining to waffle iron filters. By combining these teachings, certain RF filter topologies that are particularly adaptable to the problem of blocking RF noise in PWB's in particular, and panel circuits in general, can be developed in accordance with the systems and methods described below. There are currently known in the art three topologies that are adaptable as resonant vias, the simple "T" and external "T" topologies disclosed by Riad, and the buried single layer capacitor internal double "T" disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,542,352 to Devoe et. al. (Devoe). These three topologies are presented together with three newly conceived resonant via topologies in
In addition to the specific new topologies advanced in
This same essential methodology can be extended then to include periodic loaded wires where the loads are staggered along the Z direction as is presented in
As can be appreciated from the above description, a virtually unlimited number of topologies can be generated by starting with any one of the many conceivable three-dimensional periodic loaded wire lattice structures and then applying the symmetry plane methodology described above. For example, topologies that are substantially symmetric about a plane midway between the parallel plates of the PPW are particularly useful for the construction of printed wiring boards because they are less prone to warping under thermal stress. Topologies that are substantially free from warping under thermal stress are considered "mechanically balanced". It is not necessary for the topology to be exactly symmetric in order to effect a mechanically balanced structure. Which structures are, and are not, sufficiently symmetric to be mechanically balanced will be influenced by a particular implementation or technology.
A mechanically balanced panel circuit can be defined as containing (1) an even number of metal layers, and (2) a plane of symmetry with respect to the dielectric cores; i.e., the core thicknesses and material properties including coefficient of thermal expansion are mirrored about the plane of symmetry. Any asymmetric topology can be converted to an equivalent symmetric structure by simply doubling its periodic spacing and then superimposing upon it the same topology inverted, i.e., rotated 180 degrees, and shifted by a half a period. For example, in
It is also recognized that the dimensions of the various topologies can be adjusted in order to effect particular values of inductance and capacitance, e.g., by varying the length and/or diameter of the wire sections to adjust inductance and the area and/or separation of the capacitor plates (pads) to adjust capacitance. It will often be advantageous to maximize the capacitance of the resonant via. Because capacitance increases in proportion to pad area, use of the area available for the pads becomes important.
The theory of wave propagation in periodic resonant structures, as first propounded by Cohn and further developed by others including Tretyakov, provides the design engineer with a solid basis for designing RF filters with predictable behavior. Although one can employ various numerical and analytical approaches to solving the filter problem, the treatment provided by Tretyakov for modeling loaded wire media will be applied by way of example.
Consider an example comprised of a square lattice of internal T resonant vias containing square pads and round vias of radius r. An elevation view of the array is shown in
The important thing to understand from the Brillouin Zone diagram is that the propagation constants for wave propagation in the x direction only, a principal axis where only kx is nonzero, can be found by examining the dispersion diagram along the ΓX line. Propagation constants for waves traveling at 45� with respect to the x and y axis (kx=ky) can be found by solving for the dispersion diagram along the ΓM line. Knowledge of the dispersion diagram along both of these domains will reveal a complete stop band if it exists. Tretyakov's eigenvalue equation for loaded wire media, where the eigenwave propagation constants for the x, y, and z directions are defined as qx, qy, and q z, can be rearranged into the more familiar form associated with a shunt loaded transmission line:
Next, the eigenfrequencies are calculated along the domain of lines ΓX and ΓM.
To validate some of the numerical solutions from the eigenvalue equation, a full-wave electromagnetic simulation was performed using Microstripes™, a computational software tool available from Flomerics, Inc in Southborough, Mass. The simulated geometry is shown in
The simulated transmission response for TEM waves 1401 is shown in
The simplest possible model is often helpful for gaining insight. Circuit models are generally the simplest and most powerful models for engineers to use given the availability of modern software tools. It is, therefore, useful to develop an equivalent circuit model for the PPW stop band filter to which these software analysis tools can be applied. Consider
It can be advantageous in terms of the resulting stop band characteristics to combine in one overall structure, arrays having more than a single period. This can be readily accomplished by superimposing on the base periodic structure, one or more "commensurate" periodic structures, which are integer multiples of the base period. In other words, a commensurate array has multiple repeated features within a larger unit cell. Some examples of the many possible embodiments of commensurate period resonant via arrays are illustrated in
The merit of arrays with commensurate periods is that these super-lattice filters can be shown to offer much broader stop band performance than single period filters. Consider the internal array H12 in
The transmission response 1901 is shown in
It will be understood by those skilled in the art of panel circuit design that the particular type of via embodiment (such as blind, buried, or thru hole vias) employed in fabricating the resonant vias will vary with the type of panel circuit and other circumstances. For example, in PWBs the most common type of via is a plated through-hole (PTH). For this particular embodiment, in may be expedient for manufacturability reasons to construct internal I or internal T structures using vias with lengths that extend beyond the internal capacitive pads, at least to the PPW metal layers. These vias may be conveniently terminated in separate via pads, forming what is known in the art as a plated thru hole as is shown in
While certain embodiments of the inventions have been described above, it will be understood that the embodiments described are by way of example only. Accordingly, the inventions should not be limited based on the described embodiments. Rather, the scope of the inventions described herein should only be limited in light of the claims that follow when taken in conjunction with the above description and accompanying drawings.
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You all know Erik Valdez, "GH" newcomer, and Kristina's "Mob Princess." Erik's is ready to go and looking dashing in blue. Erik posted this photo on Twitter and says, "Emmy bound!"
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