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|Apr 13, 1993
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|May 23, 1991
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|May 23, 1991
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|Mei Chang, Ashok Sinha, Turgut Sahin, Alfred Mak, Cissy Leung
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|Applied Materials, Inc.
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|Patent Citations (3), Referenced by (22), Classifications (24), Legal Events (6)
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1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to a treatment process for aluminum in a vacuum apparatus. More particularly, this invention relates to a process for treating exposed aluminum surfaces in a vacuum apparatus used for deposition and/or etching of materials on a semiconductor wafer.
2 Description of the Related Art
Aluminum and aluminum base alloys have been widely used as chamber materials in vacuum apparatus used for deposition and/or etching processes employed in the formation of integrated circuit structures on semiconductor wafers. Aluminum is a preferred vacuum chamber material both because of its relatively low cost and its non-reactivity with at least some of the chemicals used in such processes. For example, in CVD tungsten deposition, using WF6 gas, aluminum has been used to form the heated susceptor because of its excellent heat conductivity and resistance to fluorine, even at temperatures as high as 525° C.
However, in certain processes, particularly CVD or PVD deposition processes, the inner surfaces of the vacuum chamber, including the aluminum surfaces within the chamber, become coated with materials which must be removed before further processing can be carried out in the chamber. The chemicals used in such cleaning steps, however, have been found to apparently also remove protective surfaces from the aluminum. This can result in vaporization or sublimation of aluminum from the cleaned aluminum surfaces when such surfaces are then exposed to temperatures above about 400° C. during subsequent processing. Such vaporization or sublimation, in turn, results in undesirable aluminum depositions and/or particle formation in the vacuum chamber during such subsequent processing.
For example, in tungsten CVD deposition, tungsten metal may deposit on the exposed surface of the heated susceptor. NF3 or SF6 plasmas have been used to remove such tungsten deposits, but this, in turn, results in deposition of residuals, such as fluorine residues. In the related application of one of us, Chang U.S. Ser. No. 07/398,689, filed Aug. 25, 1989, abandoned, assigned to the assignee of this invention, and cross-reference to which is hereby made, it was proposed to remove such fluorine residues by flowing a gaseous source of hydrogen into the chamber and igniting a plasma.
While this process successfully removed the fluorine residues, it has been discovered that in vacuum chambers cleaned in such a manner, subsequent processing, e.g., deposition or etching processes, wherein the "cleaned" aluminum surfaces were exposed to temperatures in excess of about 400° C., apparently resulted in vaporization and/or sublimation of aluminum. This, in turn, resulted in undesirable aluminum particle formation and/or depositions of the aluminum or aluminum alloy on other surfaces in the vacuum chamber, such as the chamber walls.
It would, therefore, be advantageous to be able to remove undesirable residues in a vacuum chamber having aluminum surfaces therein without rendering such aluminum surfaces more susceptible to such undesirable vaporization or sublimation.
The invention comprises a process for treating the surfaces of aluminum and/or aluminum alloys in a vacuum chamber to prevent or inhibit vaporization or sublimation of such aluminum when subsequently exposed to temperatures in excess of 400° C. by treating such aluminum surfaces with a plasma comprising a nitrogen-containing gas selected from the group consisting of nitrogen and ammonia. The plasma must also contain hydrogen gas when nitrogen (N2) gas is utilized as the nitrogen-containing gas. To avoid interference with subsequent deposition, the amount of such nitrogen-containing gas in the plasma should be initially limited during the treatment if subsequent deposition of tungsten is contemplated. After the treatment step, the cleaned and treated aluminum surface is preferably passivated using only nitrogen (N2) gas.
The sole drawing is a flowsheet illustrating the process of the invention.
Vaporization or sublimation of aluminum base alloy surfaces, when exposed to temperatures in excess of 400° C. in a vacuum chamber used for the processing of semiconductor wafers, is inhibited in accordance with the invention by treating such aluminum base alloy surfaces with a plasma comprising a nitrogen-containing gas selected from the group consisting of nitrogen (N2) and ammonia (NH3). When nitrogen (N2) gas is used as the nitrogen-containing gas, the plasma must also contain hydrogen, i.e., a mixture of nitrogen and hydrogen gas must be used.
By use herein of the term "aluminum base alloy" is meant an alloy containing from at least about 50 wt.% aluminum up to about 100% aluminum, with the balance comprising alloying metals and impurities.
The plasma is maintained in the vacuum chamber during the treatment at a power level ranging from about 100 to about 400 watts, when a chamber having a volume of about 6 liters is used. When a different volume vacuum chamber is utilized, however, the power level range of the plasma can be adjusted accordingly.
The pressure in the vacuum chamber during the treatment may range from as low as about 200 milli-Torr up to as high as about 2 Torr. The temperature in the vacuum chamber may range from about 150° C. to about 525° C. Higher temperatures may be used up to below the melting point of aluminum, provided that other materials in the chamber are capable of withstanding such an elevated temperature.
The flow of the nitrogen-containing gas into the vacuum chamber will vary, first of all, with respect to the volume of the vacuum chamber. Thus, the subsequently recited flow rates will assume a chamber volume of 6 liters and the actual flow rates for other chamber sizes may be adjusted accordingly.
The flow of the nitrogen-containing gas into the vacuum chamber may also vary based on the intended subsequent use of the vacuum chamber, because it has been discovered that the use of excessive amounts of the nitrogen-containing gas in the initial portion of the treatment may deleteriously affect subsequent processing, for example, subsequent deposition of tungsten in the chamber.
In accordance with the broadest aspects of the invention, when nitrogen (N2) comprises the nitrogen-containing gas, the minimum flow of nitrogen into a 6 liter vacuum chamber will comprise a flow of about 20 standard cubic centimeters per minute (sccm), and preferably at least about 30 sccm. The maximum amount of nitrogen flowing into the vacuum chamber will depend upon other factors such as the capacity of the vacuum pump, but usually will not comprise a flow in excess of about 250 sccm of nitrogen.
When nitrogen (N2) is used as the treating gas, hydrogen (H2) is also flowed into the 6 liter chamber at the same time at a rate ranging from 250 to about 1000 sccm, with the maximum amount preferably not exceeding about 600 sccm, and most preferably about 500 sccm.
When the nitrogen-containing gas comprises ammonia (NH3) the minimum flow rate into a 6 liter chamber will be about 40 sccm, preferably about 50 sccm, with the same factors affecting maximum flow rates as discussed above with respect to the flow of nitrogen.
However, as will be discussed below, a much lower maximum flow rate for the nitrogen-containing gas must be used during the first 10 seconds of the treatment when the chamber will be subsequently used for tungsten deposition, regardless of whether the treatment gas comprises ammonia (NH3) or a mixture of N2 and H2.
The treatment with the nitrogen-containing gas is carried out for a minimum of about 8 seconds, and preferably for at least about 10 seconds. The treatment may be continued for an additional period of about 5 seconds, if desired. Longer treatment periods may be used, if desired, but have not been found to be needed to achieve the desired protection of the aluminum surfaces in the vacuum chamber.
In a particular embodiment wherein the vacuum chamber is to be subsequently used for the deposition of tungsten, in accordance with the invention, the maximum flow of nitrogen-containing gas into the vacuum chamber must be carefully controlled for at least about the first 10 seconds of the treatment to avoid impairment of the subsequent tungsten deposition, and a hydrogen-containing gas must be present during the treatment.
The following description, therefore, is limited to those applications where the subsequent use of the chamber necessitates a control of the initial flow of the nitrogen-containing gas, as well as the need for the presence of a hydrogen-containing gas during the treatment. The remaining parameters of plasma power level, pressure, and temperature remain the same.
In accordance with this embodiment of the invention, a vacuum chamber used for the deposition of tungsten is treated by flowing into the chamber, for at least the first 10 seconds, a controlled maximum amount of nitrogen-containing gas which will comprise not more than about 30 sccm of nitrogen (N2), when nitrogen is the nitrogen-containing gas, or not more than about 50 sccm of ammonia (NH3), when ammonia is the nitrogen-containing gas. These flow rates are again based on a chamber of 6 liter volume.
Furthermore, as stated above, in this embodiment as well, there must also be a source of hydrogen present in the chamber during the treatment. While ammonia has its own source of hydrogen, when using nitrogen (N2) as the nitrogen-containing gas, a source of hydrogen gas, such as H2 should also be flowed into the chamber. This flow may vary from as little as 50 sccm to as much as 300 sccm or even higher.
It should be noted with regard to the special low initial nitrogen-containing gas flow in this embodiment of the treatment step, to be used when subsequent tungsten deposition is contemplated, that the control of the maximum amount of nitrogen-containing gas allowed to flow into the chamber during the first 10 seconds is not related to the treatment of the aluminum surface, but rather is related only to the subsequent performance of the chamber during such a tungsten deposition. Control of the sublimation and/or vaporization of the aluminum will be controlled by the treatment even if the above recited maximum flow rate flow rate is exceeded. In fact, this is why the flow rate of nitrogen-containing gas is preferably extended beyond the first 10 seconds, and may even be increased, since at that point in time in the treatment, it has been determined that exceeding the indicated maximum flow rate of nitrogen-containing gas will not deleteriously affect subsequent tungsten deposition.
After treatment of the aluminum surface with either ammonia or a N2 H2 mixture (in either of the previously described embodiments), it has been found to be highly desirable to additionally passivate the aluminum surface using only nitrogen (N2) gas. If ammonia (NH3) is used during the treatment step, it is replaced by a flow of nitrogen during this passivation step. If a N2 /H2 mixture is used in the treatment step, the flow of hydrogen (H2) is shut off for this passivation step.
This passivation step may begin after at least a minimum treatment step time of at least about 10 seconds. The treatment step may be carried out for a longer period before commencing the passivation step. During this passivation step, the flow of nitrogen (N2) gas should be at least about 100 sccm or higher and preferably is increased up to at least about 250 sccm. The passivation step is preferably carried out for a period of at least about 5 seconds, although longer periods of time could be utilized.
To further illustrate the treatment process of the invention, in particular for the treatment of aluminum surfaces in a vacuum chamber used for the CVD deposition of tungsten metal, a 6 liter chamber in which tungsten had been deposited on a semiconductor wafer, e.g., from a WF6 gaseous tungsten source, was first cleaned by flowing about 200 sccm of NF3 through the chamber as the source of fluorine gas, as described in the aforementioned Chang Ser. No. 07/398,689 application, while maintaining the chamber at a pressure of 0.75 Torr and at a temperature at about 450° C. A plasma was ignited in the chamber during the cleaning gas flow and the plasma was maintained in the chamber at a power level of about 200 watts for about 2 minutes, after which the plasma was extinguished and the flow of cleaning gas was subsequently shut off.
Fluorine residues remaining in the chamber were then removed, and the aluminum surfaces in the chamber treated, in accordance with the invention, by flowing 30 sccm of N2 and 500 sccm of H2 into the chamber and igniting a plasma at a power level of 200 watts. The chamber pressure was maintained at level of about 500 milliTorr during this treatment, which was carried out for a period of about 10 seconds. The hydrogen flow was then discontinued and the nitrogen flow was increased to 250 sccm to passivate the treated aluminum surface for a period of 5 seconds after which the plasma was extinguished. The flow of nitrogen gas was then shut off.
Subsequent to this, a wafer was mounted on the susceptor in the cleaned and treated chamber and a layer of tungsten was CVD applied to the wafer surface. The wafer was then removed from the deposition chamber and examined. The tungsten layer showed no ill effects from the nitrogen treatment of the chamber.
The chamber itself was examined, after the tungsten deposition, for signs of aluminum deposition or particles resulting from sublimation and/or vaporization of the aluminum in the chamber, e.g., from the heated aluminum susceptor, and the chamber was found to be free of perceivable amounts of aluminum deposits or particles. The same results may be obtained if ammonia is substituted for the nitrogen/hydrogen gas mixture during the treatment carried out in accordance with the invention.
To illustrate the difference in result when the initial flow of nitrogen exceeded 30 sccm during the first 10 seconds of the treatment, the same treatment was carried out on the chamber as described above, except that the initial flow of nitrogen into the chamber during the first 10 seconds of treatment was 100 sccm. When tungsten was then subsequently deposited on a semiconductor wafer and the deposited tungsten layer examined, it was found to be nonuniform in film thickness and particle generation was also noted.
Thus, the invention, in its broadest aspects, provides a treatment method for aluminum surfaces in a vacuum chamber used for the deposition and/or etching of materials on a semiconductor wafer to inhibit vaporization and/or sublimation of the aluminum during subsequent processing wherein portions of the aluminum in the chamber may be heated to temperatures in excess of about 400° C.
In a particularly preferred embodiment, the treatment can be used on aluminum surfaces in a vacuum chamber used for the deposition of tungsten by careful control of the initial flow of the nitrogen-containing gas used in the treatment.
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|Dec 4, 1990
|Daidousanso Co., Ltd.
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|Feb 12, 1991
|Hitachi, Ltd.
|Dry etching method
|Sep 22, 1989
|Jul 30, 1991
|Applied Materials, Inc.
|Cleaning method for semiconductor wafer processing apparatus
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|Oct 29, 1993
|Oct 10, 1995
|Applied Materials, Inc.
|Susceptor for vapor deposition
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|Jan 7, 1997
|Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
|Plasma etching method
|May 17, 1995
|Oct 14, 1997
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|Nov 11, 1997
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|May 19, 1998
|Applied Materials, Inc.
|Dry cleaning of semiconductor processing chambers using non-metallic, carbon-comprising material
|Feb 13, 1997
|Jan 12, 1999
|Applied Materials, Inc.
|Methods and apparatus for minimizing excess aluminum accumulation in CVD chambers
|Mar 5, 1996
|Oct 26, 1999
|Tokyo Electron Limited
|Film deposition apparatus with anti-adhesion film and chamber cooling means
|Oct 29, 1996
|Feb 1, 2000
|Applied Materials, Inc.
|Film to tie up loose fluorine in the chamber after a clean process
|Jan 19, 1999
|Sep 19, 2000
|Applied Materials, Inc.
|Reduction of mobile ion and metal contamination in HDP-CVD chambers using chamber seasoning film depositions
|Dec 1, 1999
|May 1, 2001
|Applied Materials, Inc.
|Film to tie up loose fluorine in the chamber after a clean process
|Nov 16, 1998
|Apr 30, 2002
|Mattson Technology, Inc.
|Systems and methods for variable mode plasma enhanced processing of semiconductor wafers
|Aug 23, 2004
|Oct 10, 2006
|Air Products And Chemicals, Inc.
|Method to protect internal components of semiconductor processing equipment using layered superlattice materials
|Sep 18, 2007
|Feb 5, 2013
|Tokyo Electron Limited
|Plasma cleaning method and plasma CVD method
|Apr 22, 2003
|Mar 11, 2004
|Jong-Myeong Lee
|Method for treating a surface of a reaction chamber
|Aug 23, 2004
|Feb 23, 2006
|Bing Ji
|Method to protect internal components of semiconductor processing equipment using layered superlattice materials
|Jan 14, 2004
|Oct 12, 2006
|Tadahiro Ohmi
|Member of apparatus for plasma treatment, member of treating apparatus, apparatus for plasma treatment, treating apparatus and method of plasma treatment
|Sep 18, 2007
|Dec 17, 2009
|Tokyo Electron Limited
|Plasma cleaning method and plasma cvd method
|Dec 24, 1996
|Jul 30, 1997
|Applied Materials, Inc.
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|Feb 13, 1998
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|Applied Materials, Inc.
|Methods and apparatus for minimizing excess aluminum accumulation in CVD chambers
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|Tadahiro Ohmi
|Member of apparatus for plasma treatment, member of treating apparatus, apparatus for plasma treatment, treating apparatus and method of plasma treatment
|U.S. Classification
|International Classification
|Cooperative Classification
|European Classification
|Aug 8, 1991
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"There was tremendous improvement from Day One of the spring to Day One here," linebacker Nick Forbes said. "We've been working extremely hard in the offseason. That hard work is the reason we come out here. It was a lot of fun. There were a lot of guys getting after it." While he was hired in December and directed the team through spring practice, Monday could unofficially be called the beginning of the Sonny Dykes era. Spring practice didn't include the incoming freshmen as well as several injured players who didn't participate. Monday marked the beginning of earnest preparations for the 2013 season. "It's a different feeling," Dykes said. "Welcoming back some of the guys who didn't participate in spring practice is good. It was the first chance to watch a lot of guys that you haven't had a chance to see. They're obviously guys we're going to be relying on this year. It's fun to see them come out here and compete and work." Junior Austin Hinder, who is competing with freshmen Zach Kline and Jared Goff for the starting quarterback position, said Monday's first practice demonstrated some of the cultural changes Dykes and his coaching staff have put in place. "It was a good first day," Hinder said. "It's so exciting. The new coaching staff has done a great job. They've really redefined the culture that we want here. They've done a great job of coming in and explaining to us what they want to happen, and we need to abide by those rules." The Bears will practice every day until Aug. 24, when they will then shift into a regular season practice mode. The first five practices will be in helmets only. They will have their first padded practice on Saturday. "We have a long way to go and there are a lot of things we have to get worked out, but I thought today was a really good starting point," Dykes said. 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A Brazilian Neighborhood Evaluates Its Quality of Life
Osorio, Leticia Marques, Women & Environments International Magazine
WE Research
DO WOMEN AND MEN VALUE THEIR quality of life differently in the squatter settlements of developing countries? The concept of QOL is not just an indicator of the level of one's "private life." It is a concept that integrates all needs, perceptions, expectations, satisfactions and subjective elements of people living in an urban community.
Four scholars, Lecitia Marques Osorio from Brazil, Claudia Aranibar Miranda from Bolivia, Obehi Momodu from Nigeria and Sri Maryati from Indonesia, were supported by six German universities to research this question. The project was designed as part of the development of an International Women's University Technology and Culture (IFU).
While both women and men are exposed to environmental degradation in cities, women and children have to face greater adverse effects, particularly in settlements that lack proper sanitary facilities because they spend more time in the home and neighbourhood. These health hazards pose an additional burden on the household. Women tend to be the primary providers of necessities such as building material, food, and domestic fuel. They continually face the deteriorating urban environment and development with its pollution, disease, and contamination. Improving basic services and the urban environment therefore benefits women more than it does men. Such measures can therefore be considered part of a "gender-equitable development strategy."
Explosive population growth is expanding urban areas and crowding city centres in developing countries. While upperincome groups manage to protect their interests in high quality, well-serviced enclaves, the large majority are threatened by inadequate provision of security, emergency services, health care, housing and clean water supply. Our researchers chose Planetario Village in Porto Alegre as the Brazilian case study. They wanted to:
*analyze the relationship between quality of life, environment, and gender;
*detect critical issues or inequities, as well as positive situations;
*propose ways of improving that relationship; and
*establish international comparison between different cases.
Porto Alegre is considered Brazil's "Capital of the Quality of Life" because of its healthy environment and high social indicators on health, education, security, and access to basic services. Yet, in innercity squatter settlements, favelas, people live in deplorable conditions. The small, overcrowded homes, put together from scrap materials, mostly on government land, lack infrastructure such as water or garbage collection. These areas violate planning laws, which require prior approval from the local council as well as infrastructure installation. Residents can't afford the price of the land and forced evictions are common. Planetario Village came into existence in 1960s. The population grew during the 1980's as people flooded in from surrounding poor areas. Porto Alegre decided to apply the Land Regularization Program, designed to provide low-income people with land and housing, to the Planetario Village. The municipality would allow the community to stay in its central location, supply the public infrastructure and build permanent, well-designed houses. A right-wing councillor representing the surrounding middie- and upper-class neighbourhoods took the municipality to court, arguing that the poor ought to live in the periphery, not on valuable inner-city land. But Planetario's inhabitants and the municipality won. …


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Chairperson: Mr Dmytro Kirpulyanskyy (UKR)
Members: Mr Sebastien Dietz (GER)
Mr Omar El Geziry (EGY)
Mr Andrei Moiseev (RUS)
Miss Adrienn Toth (HUN)
Overview: The Athlete's Committee develops the relationship and maintains the communication with the athletes and represents their interests on the Executive Board. The Athletes Committee is constantly aware of decisions and guidelines given by the Executive Board and the UIPM Committee's (in particular Technical, Business Affairs, Medical and Marketing and Media) in order to inform the athletes of changes and proposals taken into consideration. Athletes meetings are scheduled during the main competitions (World Championships, World Cup Final) to discuss issues needing to be brought to the attention of the Executive Board. The Athlete's Committee is also involved in managing the distribution of equipment provided by UIPM Sponsors.
Chairperson: Mr Janusz Peciak (USA)
Secretary: Mr José Maria Paula Santos (POR)
Members: Mr Marcelo Gonçales (BRA)
Dr Walid Sayed (EGY)
Mrs Corine Bouzou (FRA)
Mr Endre Kovats Bonamie (ESP)
Mr Pedro Petrushinski (GER)
Mr Carlo Passiatore (ITA)
Mr Dong-Kook Chung (KOR)
Mr Dmitry Menshikov (RUS)
Dr Vladimir Miller (SVK)
Overview: The Technical Committee is comprised of members who have had extensive experience as international judges in all five disciplines of modern pentathlon or who have had high level experience in administration of the sport. The 10 member committee is chaired by the Sport Director who is an Executive Board member. The Committee overseas all the rules governing the sport and makes recommendations for changes to the rules, competition format and technical requirements to the Executive Board. The Committee appoints 2 members to attend each of the Category A competitions and other high level competitions to ensure that the competitions are conducted according to the rules and regulations.
Chairperson: Mr Vjacheslav Aminov (RUS)
Members: Mr Martin Dawe (GBR)
Mr Andrejus Zadneprovskis (LTU)
Mr Andrey Kuzmanov (BUL)
Mr Horacio De La Vega (MEX)
Mr Roman Markowski (POL)
Mr Robert Stull (USA)
Overview: The Business Affairs Committee (BAC) is comprised of the Finance, Marketing and Media Commissions. The BAC duties are to provide the UIPM Executive Board with proposals regarding the financial, marketing and media issues, and undertake projects related to financial, marketing and media issues as requested by the UIPM Executive Board. Some of the specific UIPM projects that the BAC oversees include the monthly UIPM newsletter, the bi-annual UIPM magazine, relationships with UIPM Sponsors, and the UIPM website. The BAC also seeks out new sources of financial support for UIPM.
Chairpersons: Mr Samy Awad (EGY) & Mrs Kim Raisner (GER)
Members: Mr Gianfranco Cardelli (ITA)
Mr Alexei Khaplanov (RUS)
Mr Istvan Nemeth (GBR)
Overview: The Coaches Committee develops the relationship and maintains the communication with the coaches and represents their interests on the Executive Board. The Coaches Committee is constantly aware of decisions and guidelines given by the Executive Board and the UIPM Committee's (in particular Technical, Business Affairs, Medical and Marketing and Media) in order to inform the coaches of changes and proposals taken into consideration.
Chairperson: Prof Fabio Pigozzi (ITA)
Members: Prof. Joseph Cummiskey (IRL)
Prof. Alessia Di Gianfrancesco (ITA)
Prof. Paolo Borrione (ITA)
Overview: If an athlete, to treat a pathological condition, requires a medication falling under the Prohibited List, a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) may give that athlete the authorization to take the medicament he needs. Any decision regarding the grant, withdrawal, denial and recognition of TUE's are taken by the UIPM Therapeutic Use Exemption Committee (TUEC). The TUEC is composed by at least 3 physicians with experience in the care and treatment of athletes and a recognized knowledge of clinical, sports and exercise medicine. The TUEC may seek whatever medical or scientific expertise it deems appropriate in reviewing the circumstances of any application for a TUE. A Therapeutic Use Exemption will be granted only in strict accordance with the following criteria:
Chairperson: Prof Fabio Pigozzi (ITA)
Members: Dr Natalia Ofitserova (BLR)
Mr Marco Michelucci (BRA)
Dr Atanas Andreev (BUL)
Overview: The Medical Committee is aimed at promoting the management of all sports medicine aspects of Modern Pentathlon. Specifically with regard to the application of UIPM Medical Rules at UIPM competitions, with special emphasis on:
1. Prevention of any illness and injury
2. Medical assistance in competition, with special attention to environmental conditions influencing the athletes' health and safety
3. Nutritional care in sports events
4. Veterinarian care of horses
In addition the committee strives to support the scientific and medical in-depth investigation of biological, and physiological topics related to Modern Pentathlon. For the prevention and education of sports participants, the committee further works to improve the study of problems connected to the phenomenon of doping, and provides supervision and management of doping controls in and out-of-competition, with and without the assistance of WADA.
Chairperson: Mrs. Heidi Walli (FIN)
Members: Erik Pock (DEN)
Sandor Koeris (GER)
Peter Engerisser (GER)
Rudiger Tesar (AUT)
Overview: The Masters Committee represents the modern pentathlon masters brotherhood and keeps alive the natural link between former modern pentathletes of all ages over 3o to support the bonding principles among them worldwide.
The strong relationship and communication among pairs is also taken into account by its Elected Members and they represent the interests of UIPM Executive Board within the masters community.
The Masters Committee is constantly working in conjunction with UIPM HQ to spread their baseline and make more former modern pentathletes aware of competitions and international initiative dedicated to the world of masters.
Any decision taken by the Masters Committee is annually reported to the the Executive Board and the UIPM Committee's at large in order to perform internal auditing and also contribute to the legacy of our sport.
The actual Masters Committee has been elected since 2012 and 2 additional pro-tempore members have been also appointed until 2016 to counter propose to UIPM newly amended initiatives that could widen the masters brotherhood and make our entire movement better known with the goal of becoming fully integrated with the international masters movement by 2024.
Chairperson: Dr. Klaus Schormann (GER)
Members: Ms Kitty Chiller (AUS) – President AUS MP (representing Asia and Oceania, EB member of NOC of Australia)
Ms Angela Ives (CAN) – former President MP CAN (representing NORCECA and South America)
Mr Viacheslav Malishev (GEO) – MP Georgian President (representing Europe)
Ms Fridah B.M. Shiroya (KEN) – President MP KEN (representing Africa, EB Member of NOC of Kenya)
Overview: The Sport for All Commission mission is to undertake direct action to promote the Modern Pentathlon Sport Development programmes through of its basic disciplines such as World School Biathlon, Modern Biathle (run/swim) and Modern Triathle (shoot/swim/run). Furthermore, the mission is to pro- vide affordable equipment and establish new standards with coaches and former athletes recruited to contribute to the fu- ture growth of the sport worldwide. Made up of independent people, representing various regions, The Sport for All Commission is responsible for implementing UIPM Development plans in the most consistent and fair way.
Chairperson: Dr. Klaus Schormann (GER)
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Members: Mr John V. Helmick (USA)
Mr Ivar Sisniega (MEX)
Mr Viacheslav Aminov (RUS)
Mr Gyulia Bretz (HUN)
Chairperson: Dr. Klaus Schormann (GER)
Members: Mr Terry Bunyard (GBR)
Mr Masahiro Ichikawa (JPN)
Mrs Tatiana Ardabieva (RUS)
Mrs Lori Norwood (USA)
Chairperson: Dr. Klaus Schormann (GER)
Members: Prof. Dr Norbert Mueller (GER)
Mr Jacques de Navacelle de Coubertin (FRA)
Mr Alain Lunzenfichter (FRA)
Mrs Maribel Luna de Sanz-Agero (GUA)


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Nathan Krohne and his teammates along Center Grove's offensive line have opened up impressive holes for wingback Conner Stapleton and the Trojans' high-powered running game all season.
Stapleton finally got a chance to return the favor.
Krohne, a 6-3, 230-pound guard, scooped up a fumble deep in Center Grove territory in the closing minutes of a 42-7 sectional win over Columbus North on Friday night and knew just what to do with it. The senior caught the ball on a bounce, broke a tackle and took off down the left hash in a footrace that seemed part dash and part marathon.
The crowd rose to its feet — at least those few who had not already been standing all game — as Krohne lumbered into the clear.
"It was almost too good to be true," said Krohne, who just missed a recovery on an earlier series. "I kept waiting for the ref to blow it dead, but it kept going. I saw Conner coming up and that was good because I was starting to get winded."
With North's speedy Josh Holt gaining on him by midfield, a back had Krohne's back.
Stapleton streaked in from behind the play with Holt in his sights, creating just enough interference to clear the path to the end zone.
It was a dream that came to life for a lineman who had often talked with teammates about getting a chance.
"I always said, 'If I get a hold of that ball, there's no way I'm stopping,'" said Krohne, who was mobbed by teammates in a raucous end zone celebration. "That has been my dream. It's every lineman's dream. Even in Bantam League, I never got to score.
"I've been a lineman all my life and finally got to score."
For the record, Nathan, I clocked your run at 12 seconds, from scoop to paydirt, an impressive mark for a big guy in full pads.
It was the perfect bookend to a most unusual offensive evening for the Trojans that opened with a score on the first play of the game. It also is one that certainly will produce sleepless nights for regional foe Castle.
The Class 5A No. 3 Knights
(12-0), who beat Jeffersonville
50-29, visit No. 6 Center Grove (11-1) Friday night (8 p.m.) for the regional title. The two teams last played in a 2008 regional, a mud-soaked 49-7 Trojans' road win.
Center Grove went on to win the state title that year and has captured two of the past three regional crowns. Coach Eric Moore has never lost a regional contest.
The undefeated Knights, however, did not come this far to roll over.
"I can promise you this, we are not going to be intimidated by anybody up north," Castle coach John Hurt told the Evansville Courier. "We will go up there with guns blazing. We will give it 110 percent. Center Grove is a great football team and (coach) Eric Moore is a good friend. They do things the right way.
"We are going into a hostile environment. But we will let it all hang out and have a lot of fun."
When Hurt says guns blazing, he speaks the truth. Senior quarterback Mitch Gilles leads an offense that puts up 44 points a game, most through the air. Gilles threw for three scores in defeating the Red Devils.
The two share one common opponent in Terre Haute North. Castle defeated the Patriots, 35-24, in the season-opener. Center Grove had a tougher time, with a 17-15 win in Week 4.
The Knights' offense has particularly hit its stride, putting up 56, 56, 49 and 50 points in the last four games.
Gilles, who was suspended the first two games of the season, averages 266 passing yards a contest, connecting of 64 percent (138 of 214) of his throws for a gaudy 11-yard average. If there is a thorn, it is the nine picks he has thrown.
Senior wideouts Jon Marc Anderson and Cameron Parus have caught 119 balls between them; they average more than 17 yards a catch.
Castle has a 1,000-yard rusher in junior Andrew Finch (5.46 yards per carry).
The Trojans, meanwhile, did nothing to dissuade the view that they are one of the top running teams in the state against Columbus North. Alex Lucas led the way with 153 yards on just 14 carries.
Center Grove showed that it is capable of unleashing much more diversity from its complex wing-T setup.
Junior quarterback Luke Calvert threw three scores in an impressive display of touch and range, hitting 7 of 11 for 119 yards.
Just as the ball bounced right for Krohne in his 89-yard fourth-quarter run, it found a Trojan at the start of the game, too. Drew Wozniak was ready for the Bull Dogs' opening onside kick, taking it on the bounce and racing 51 yards to make it 7-0 Center Grove just nine seconds into the game.
The list of superlatives is long for this Trojan team that has battled through backfield injuries to emerge as one of the favorites to claim the 5A title.
The taming of the Bull Dogs showed a team that clearly is clicking.
The depth and focus of Center Grove was on display: three touchdown passes, an alert special teams play, six tackles for loss, an interception in the end zone, a solid kicking game and heads-up line play that turned the offense's only turnover into an 89-yard score.
Oh, yeah, don't forget about one of the top running games in the state, too, aided by Krohne, a converted defensive lineman who no doubt is being offered oxygen in jest by his teammates after his gallop. That's alright, Nathan, just remind them that your 89-yards-a-carry average leads the team.
"We've overcome a lot of struggles with our team," Krohne said. "We've proved people wrong. We have really overcome hurdles and come together as a team.
"It's full steam ahead."
Clearly, just as it did for the senior lineman, the ball is bouncing the Trojans' way.
Bob Johnson is a sports correspondent for the Daily Journal. His columns appear Tuesdays and Fridays. He is contributing special football columns throughout the high school playoffs.


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Lee Seung Gi sheds tears thinking of Kang Ho Dong on his final 'Strong Heart' episode
I truly miss Kang Ho Dong hyung who started this journey with me, he said, shedding some tears. Thank you to all the people, the staff, and the fans who helped me stand strong on my own feet [after Kang Ho Dong's leave]. Ill be leaving now.
Lee Seung Gi has been known to be leaving Strong Heart to focus on his new drama and his Japanese debut. Replacing his role as MC will be actor Lee Dong Wook and entertainer Shin Dong Yeob.


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I've never worn a bike helmet
I used to wear a helmet, but have stopped
I've always worn a helmet
I didn't wear a helmet, but now do
I sometimes wear a helmet depending on the conditions
So do those that run without headgear protect themselves from UV in some other way?
Holland: Why do helmet wearers have a greater incidence of head injury than normal cyclists?
Interesting article and discussion stimulated from recent presentations by the European Cyclists' Federation. The rough idea is that cyclist behavior is a greater predictor of head injury than anything else. Ironically those wearing helmets are hoping that they'll be useful in situations for which they're not designed.
"The bicycle is the noblest invention of mankind. I love the bicycle. I always have. I can think of no sincere, decent human being, male or female, young or old, saint or sinner, who can resist the bicycle."
- William Saroyan
Half you people would argue with a stop sign.
Elitists suck.
Yes, but we would get the last word.
We have no idea whether these riders fair better or worse with helmets.
Martin speculates on the reason for the interesting 30 times higher rate of hospitalisation amongst helmet wearers:Can you spot the difference? All of the helmeted cyclists are racing around, head down, feet firmly clamped to the pedals on fragile lightweight skinny tired bicycles — except for the one on a muddy knobbly tired mountainbike.
Clearly, you should be advocating that people ride heavy bicycles slowly!
You really have no idea what those riders are "hoping".
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True. But given the evidence of most posts to this thread is it more likely that they believe that the helmet is of dubious efficacy in a limited circumstance, or that they believe that they will be saved from death because they've seen pictures of cracked helmets "It SAVED my LIFE!"?You really have no idea what those riders are "hoping".
In any event, it's interesting that helmet wearers are over-represented in emergency room head-injury presentations in Holland.
check this baby out, looks like a good winter helmet.
¯\(°_o)/¯ . . .any skiers out there that would wear it?
Locally we've got a few fairly hilly paved routes, but not with that kind of average grade. The "Nifty 10-50" hits many of the steep climbs in and near Berkeley and is named that since it has 10 kft. of climb in 50 miles. And our local double century ride has almost as much climbing as your loop (22 kft) but spreads it out over 200 miles.
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It doesn't get harder, you just go slower.
just the same being in the mountains isn't the same as getting to the mountains. once you're in the high country you don't dip up and down nearly as much as you would in the rollers, hogbacks, flatirons and front range. it's like a mountain town may be a few miles from another town as the crow flies but the road between them isn't straight and because of switchbacks and following a canyon or going around a mountain that few miles turns out to be a lot more.
I'm certainly not saying I'm climbing a 26,000 mountain I'm saying I'm constantly losing what I've gained and then gaining it again. this silly computer pretends to keep track of all that, it really only proves to me that technology is a joke and I should just enjoy the ride. there's no way I'd buy a Garmin or a smartphone, the only reason I got this computer is my Giant came with "ride sense" and I fell for the hype. for what it's worth I ride Horsetooth, Pinewood and Carter Lake reservoirs then Horsetooth again.
It doesn't get harder, you just go slower.
I know next to nothing. I am frequently wrong.
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...1#post14465784. I'm pretty sure the numbers are correct.
Many sports have safety equiptment. I fail to understand why a small vocal minority refuse to use safety equiptment for cycling.


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Rick Ford
Melissa McCarthy, Jude Law, Rose Byrne, Bobby Cannavale, 50 Cent, Miranda Hart, Morena Baccarin
Paul Feig
Paul Feig
Paul Feig, Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping
Release Dates:
March 15, 2015 (South by Southwest Film Festival) (USA)
April 23, 2015 (Las Vegas CinemaCon) (USA)
May 07, 2015 (Louisiana International Film Festival) (USA)
May 14, 2015 (Seattle International Film Festival) (USA)
June 05, 2015 (USA)
May 23, 2015 (limited) (UK)
June 05, 2015 (UK)
June 15, 2015 (Champs-Élysées Film Festival) (France)
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Budapest, Hungary
Susan Cooper (Melissa McCarthy) is a deskbound CIA analyst who provides instantaneous intel into the earpiece of a globetrotting field agent (Jude Law). But when he runs afoul of a Bulgarian criminal cartel, Susan is sent on a recon mission, hampered by a rogue agent (Jason Statham) and aided by her oddball colleague (Miranda Hart). Donning a series of outrageous identities, Susan infiltrates the shadowy world of an alluring but dangerous weapons dealer (Rose Byrne). The two women leave a trail of mayhem crisscrossing Europe, as Susan utilizes deception and false bravado to try to outwit Rayna and locate a stolen nuke.
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Via twitter, Punch is offering a take out special: buy 1 get 2nd free--they suggest you try the par bake version, pickup on your commute and finish at home in 2 minutes. Has anybody tried this technique? If so, how did it work out?
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DoH Ensures Cheap Drugs despite Hike in Food Prices
To achieve this, the department has spearheaded the "P100 Project," where generic medicines are bundled into one package providing patients complete treatment for common ailments such as diarrhea, hypertension, and ulcer, among others, all for P100 or less.
"People tend to buy branded medicines but in smaller portions. (The) tendency is they don't complete the prescription because it's expensive, so they don't get cured and instead develop resistance to the drug," said Alexander Padilla, DoH Undersecretary for Standards and Regulations.
"This ensures buyers complete medication for a price low enough for them to afford," he added, referring to the "P100 Project".
The program, which is a side-project of the Botika ng Bayan under the Arroyo administration, will be rolled out in 100 government hospitals and their respective pharmacies in the next three to four months, Padilla said.
Some P100 million worth of generic medicines will be made available especially to the poor which is its identified market.
Padilla said the project is an off-shoot of the Cheaper Medicines Law that mandates government doctors employed in government hospitals to prescribe only generic medicines.
Josephine Inocencio, national president of the Drug Store Association of the Philippines (DSAP), a pool of over 2,000 drugstore operators in the country, lauded the efforts of the DoH and the Bureau of Food and Drugs on the "P100 Project. …


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Antique 1952 Moffat stove in perfect condition. Even the clock works.
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It's Free Comic Book Day again, one of my favorite days of the year. I'll be back at Captain Blue Hen in Delaware. Last year was an absolute blast, and I'm looking forward to this year. I'll be taking commissions, selling artwork, including a smattering of My Little Pony sketchcards. And, of course, I'll have all four collections of Love and Capes available, too.
Not only is tomorrow the big holiday for comics, but it's also the big Star Wars Day, May the Fourth (be with you). My fantastic fianceé has a blog about celebrating the day up at the Star Wars Insider blog.
Hope you have a good FCBD/Star Wars Day/Man of Steel trailer watchin' day, whatever you do!


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"What [Bruce] does especially well, and is evidenced throughout her book, is tease out the analytical nuances derived from her deft framing of VOTF as an 'intrainstitutional social movement.' this fine book provides an excellent model for the very sort of scholarship required to tell that currently unfolding story with rigor and verve" Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion
"Drawing on participant observations, interviews, and discourse analysis, the book's theoretical contributions (related to social movement studies) never outweigh its attentiveness to the voices of the people. With the help of Bruce's insightful explanation of the structural dilemmas of existence in the 'church that can and cannot change,' future studies can deepen our understanding of the sensory, emotional, familial, and relational fabric of life as a VOTF Catholic. This book is an excellent choice for upper-level Catholic Studies course and for graduate seminars on social movements and/or post-Vatican II Catholicism." American Catholic Studies
"Faithful Revolution brings to light the intense identity negotiations that accompany a challenge to one's own religion and offers a meaningful way to learn about Catholic identity, intrainstitutional social movements, and the complexity of institutional structures."ASA Sociology of Religion Section Newsletter
"Faithful Revolution provides an excellent introduction to a road map for that journey."Catholic4Change
"...The book is a successful contribution to scholarship."CHOICE
"Few things have rocked the American Church more than the clergy sexual abuse scandals of recent years. Voice of the Faithful (VOTF), a grassroots group committed to holding the church accountable, emerged as a result. Tricia Bruce shows with empirical depth and theoretical nuance the potential power and the institutional challenges facing such efforts. There are lessons here for students of American Catholicism, religious organizations, and social movements." -Rhys H. Williams, Director, McNamara Center for the Social Study of Religion, Loyola University Chicago
"This important contribution to social movement studies reveals the strengths and limits of intrainstitutional social movements, where obedience to authority of the bishops is a given, and places the study of religious movements within the broader context of intrainstitutional social movements. The book is rich in first-hand accounts from the movement's founders and active members."William V. D'Antonio, co-author of Voices of the Faithful: Loyal Catholics Striving for Change
"Through her deft use of discourse analysis, interview, and participant observation methods, Tricia Colleen Bruce tells the story of Voice of the Faithfulan example of what she calls an 'intrainstitutional social movement'in great depth. As if this were not enough, she also broadens her account by explaining how institutional context shapes activists' strategies, collective identities and, ultimately, their chances of being successful. This is a very thoughtful analysis."-Jerome P. Baggett, author of Sense of the Faithful: How American Catholics Live Their Faith


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- John Deere Adds Two New Models to L-Series Tractor Loader Lineup
John Deere announced on May 14 that it has added the 210L EP and 210L to its L-Series lineup.
- Report: John Deere Equipment Popular Among Sewer and Water Contractors
A new report shows that sewer and water contractors have preferred John Deere equipment while on the job over the past five years.
- John Deere Earns NAEDA Full-Line Manufacturer Dealer's Choice Award
John Deere has been awarded the 2015 "Full-Line Manufacturer" Dealer's Choice Award by the North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA).
- Dairy Revitalization Act Signed to Support Missouri Agriculture
Missouri Governor Jay Nixon recently signed the Dairy Revitalization Act to support Missouri agriculture.
- John Deere Forestry Welcomes L-Series Skidders and Wheeled Feller Bunchers
John Deere forestry announced new L-Series Wheeled Feller Bunchers and L-Series Skidders on April 1.
- John Deere Announces New 6M and 6R Series Tractor Models for 2015
John Deere announced on April 1 that it has expanded its lineup of 6M and 6R Series Tractors for the model year 2015.
- USDA Report: Family-Owned Farms Remain Backbone of American Agriculture
A recent USDA report showed that 97 percent of today's U.S. farms are family-owned.
- John Deere Updates 3E Series Compact Utility Tractors
John Deere announced on March 18 that it has made updates to its 3E Series Compact Utility Tractor line.
- John Deere Turf Care Factory Celebrates Completion of 500,000th Unit
John Deere has reached a manufacturing milestone with the completion of its 500,000th turf unit.
- North American Farm and Power Show Set to Return to Owatonna, MN
Attendees of the 2015 North American Farm and Power Show will have an opportunity to win a John Deere D110 Riding Mower.
- Deere & Company Named One of the 'World's Most Ethical Companies'
For the ninth consecutive year, John Deere has been recognized as one of the world's most ethical companies.
- John Deere Introduces 5 New Products to Its Residential Mowing Line
John Deere recently announced that it has added five new models to its residential mowing line.
- John Deere Announces New Agricultural, Turf and Farm Products
John Deere has introduced a series of new agricultural, turf and farm products, each designed to simplify jobs.
- 2015 Golf Industry Show Set to Host Hundreds of Exhibitors
San Antonio will host the Golf Industry Show for the first time this year, welcoming exhibitors like John Deere and attendees from around the country.
- 2015 John Deere Drive Green Events Set to Kickoff Around the Country
John Deere Drive Green events are scheduled at dealerships around the country from February through October.
- Wiley X Announces New John Deere Safety Eyewear Product Line
The new Wiley X John Deere Safety Eyewear products are designed to meet the needs of those that demand high performance glasses.
- Numerous John Deere Products Recognized as 2015 AE50 Award Winners
The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers awarded John Deere for several innovative products at AE50.
- USDA Invests More than $18 Million in Next Generation of Farmers
The USDA has invested more than $18 million in the next generation of farmers to ensure the sustainability of the agriculture industry.
- John Deere Forestry Family Welcomes M-Series Tracked Feller Bunchers and Tracked Harvesters
The M-Series Tracked Feller Bunchers and Tracked Harvesters are the latest additions to John Deere's forestry equipment line.
- 2014 Concludes with Record Investments in Kentucky Agriculture
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As I've gotten into cycling, I've come a LONG way from being kind of timid out there on the road, to ... well, to what happened today.
I was on the Very Busy rush-hour jammed University Avenue, which meant that the cars were stacked up from one light to the next. No bike lane, and some parked cars. But there I go, zipping down the right side with literally an inch or two between me and the slowly moving cars (filled with tired, impatient drivers).
At some point, I see that I can't quite fit up ahead because there's a huge double bus and he's over too far to the right. So, without hesitation, I zip in front of the car to my left, which was stopped, with a very ill-conceived plan to ride in the middle of the two lanes until I get to the light up ahead. A couple of car lengths later, I realize even this plan isn't going to work, so I figure I'll ride in the middle of the street between my two lanes and the on-coming two lanes. I know, really dumb.
So I try to cut in front of yet another stopped car, and nearly wipe out taking the turn too fast. But I make it, and then when I get into the middle of the street, I can now tell that Plan C is also doomed up ahead. But now I'm in the worst position of all, in the middle of the street, and the light has just changed, so there will be on-coming traffic in a few seconds.
I made a quick decision to cut straight across the opposing lanes before that traffic can reach me, and I get myself up on the sidewalk, where I can stop and gather my wits about me. I have just been very, very lucky and very, very stupid. I was doing the very things that I think cyclists shouldn't do, and I was fortunate not to have to pay a more serious price than simple guilty thinking.
And it all had to do with my well developed sense of confidence. I feel so connected to the bike, and I know how to power up quickly, and I've maneuvered through some sticky situations before. All of these factors clouded my thinking and I now believe I sort of thought I was invincible out there -- a very dangerous mindset.
University Avenue at rush hour is not a very prudent place to be riding my bike, let alone trying something that I've only seen twenty-something folks on messenger bikes do on UTube.
I will probably take a ration of "stuff" from this post and probably deserve it, but I tell you what -- it won't be happening again any time soon! Tempting fate once and getting away with it is good. Tempting fate twice is fool-hardy!


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Peter has worked on a numerous radio stations during more than two decades of broadcasting.
An active member of the Illawarra community, Peter was instrumental in the establishment of the inaugural Illawarra Open Day for the Arts, where members of the public were invited to have a "hands on" experience of the arts.
He was on the committee that set up the Folklorika festival which led to "Viva La Gong".
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Louisville tops in Vegas, but no strong NCAA favorite
Overall No. 1 Louisville is a slight betting favorite to win the NCAA tournament, but Las Vegas casinos think any one of several teams have a legitimate shot at winning college basketballs national championship.
Executive Director Jay Kornegay of the race and sports book at the Las Vegas Hotel & Casino had Louisville at 9-2 odds on Sunday night after the tournaments seedings were announced. Right behind the Cardinals were third overall No. 1 seed Indiana at 7-1 and three teams at 8-1 No. 2 seeds Duke and Miami, along with Florida, a No. 3 seed.
But good luck finding a consensus.
When people look at the odds, it reflects opinion and money and not necessarily in that order, Kornegay said.
Miami, for example, has been a big fan favorite after opening the season at 200-1 odds to win the national championship, Kornegay said.
Jay Rood, vice president of race and sports for MGM Resorts International, said Louisville would also be the top favorite at its 10 casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, but that opinions will vary widely among bookmakers.
I think there are a dozen or so teams that could legitimately end up in the championship game, Rood said. The first 16 teams that youre going to see on our list could be very different.
Indiana, whom Kornegay set as his casinos second-highest favorite, will open behind Duke, Kansas and Georgetown at MGM Resorts, Rood said.
Even though it is the top favorite, Louisvilles odds worsened from 3-1 after selections were announced and put them in the same region as Duke, No. 3 seed Michigan State, No. 4 seed Saint Louis and No. 12 seed Oregon.
In our opinion, as a No. 1 seed thats a pretty loaded bracket, Kornegay said.
Last year, eventual champions Kentucky were a clear favorite from the tournaments start.
Theres more parity, said gambling expert R.J. Bell of Pregame.com. Theres going to be that bundle at the top.
Bell said that despite an unfathomable number of bracket combinations, casinos know that a No. 4 seed or better has won the title in 24 straight years.
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A plan for the future management of natural resources in the Gulf of Carpentaria in north Queensland will be launched today.
Topics: environmental-management, regional, mount-isa-4825, longreach-4730
The Coal Creek Heritage Village at Korumburra has ended the financial year in the black.
Topics: tourism, travel-and-tourism, sale-3850
Good snowfalls over the weekend have proven a boon for Selwyn snowfields after the cover was washed away by rain at the end of last week.
Topics: weather, winter-sports, kiandra-2630
Police in Los Angeles are investigating a shootout with officers that killed a gunman and his baby daughter who he apparently used as a human shield in the battle.
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Prime Minister Tony Blair vowed Britain would not be defeated by terrorists as he fended off calls for an inquiry into whether intelligence services could have averted bombings that killed at least 52 people.
Topics: terrorism, united-kingdom
The head of the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), Tony Fleming, says the parks system is making inroads into managing invasive weeds along the NSW north coast.
Topics: environmental-management, pest-management, lismore-2480, coffs-harbour-2450
An academic from the Australian National University (ANU) says incentives to encourage people to move from welfare to work would help high unemployment areas such as the NSW north coast.
Topics: welfare, lismore-2480, coffs-harbour-2450
Investigations are continuing into a fire that extensively damaged a pre-school yesterday morning at Woolgoolga, north of Coffs Harbour.
Topics: industrial-fires, coffs-harbour-2450, woolgoolga-2456
A smoke alarm is being credited with saving a north-east Victorian family, after a house fire at Indigo Valley near Chiltern.
Topics: residential, mildura-3500, chiltern-3683
Tenterfield Shire Council will hold a public meeting later this month to talk about fluoridating the town's water supply.
Topics: lismore-2480, tamworth-2340, tenterfield-2372
Prime Minister John Howard last night mounted a staunch defence of the Federal Government proposed changes to work place relations, mocking what he has branded the sinister claims being made by the unions and the federal Opposition.
Charlestown residents packed the Lake Macquarie council chamber last night, as councillors supported plans to sell Ferris Oval to ensure a multi-million dollar shopping centre expansion goes ahead.
Topics: local-government, urban-development-and-planning, newcastle-2300
Orange council could consider sending a delegation to meet federal Employment Minister Kevin Andrews after he knocked back a request to establish an Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES) office in the NSW central west city.
Topics: indigenous-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander, local-government, orange-2800
Muswellbrook council has voted to support a feasibility study by Macquarie Generation for a new coal fired power station near its Bayswater plant in the Upper Hunter.
Topics: electricity-energy-and-utilities, urban-development-and-planning, local-government, newcastle-2300
New figures estimate that the number of HIV-positive South Africans is almost 2 million more than previously thought.
Topics: aids-and-hiv, south-africa
A new regional saleyard complex will be built in central west New South Wales, between Blayney and Carcoar.
Topics: livestock, urban-development-and-planning, orange-2800
Around 39,000 Iraqis have been killed as a direct result of combat or armed violence since the US-led invasion, a figure considerably higher than previous estimates, a Swiss institute reports.
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Preparations are under way at the site of a "musical fence" in western Queensland for the launch of the state's music festival.
Topics: carnivals-and-festivals, bands-and-artists, winton-4735
The Mayor of Dubbo says a series of forums is an opportunity for the community to tell the NSW Government how to solve the city's social problems.
Topics: crime, domestic-violence, work, dubbo-2830, orange-2800
The Member for Farrer, Sussan Ley, has blasted the lack of consultation on the New South Wales Government's decision to buy a big grazing property near Balranald.
Topics: regional, balranald-2715, wagga-wagga-2650, mildura-3500
Victorian Attorney-General Rob Hulls will today officially open the state's fourth Koori Court.
Topics: indigenous-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander, courts-and-trials, mildura-3500
Staff at a Mildura nursing home will consider taking industrial action at a meeting on Friday unless the home operator makes a better enterprise bargaining offer today.
Topics: industrial-relations, aged-care, work, mildura-3500
The Member for Mildura, Russell Savage, says Portland, in south-west Victoria, may be a better option than Melbourne as Victoria's chief deep water port.
Topics: urban-development-and-planning, states-and-territories, portland-3305, ballarat-3350, horsham-3400, mildura-3500
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The Gold Coast and northern New South Wales are mourning the loss of one of the region's most prominent identities.
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The administrators of Tweed Shire Council in northern NSW have warned they will not tolerate the unauthorised removal of trees and other native vegetation.
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Lobbyists Joe Tannous and Michael Photios quit Liberal executive roles
Sean Nicholls Controversial political lobbyists Joe Tannous and Michael Photios will quit their roles on the NSW Liberal state executive after a declaration by Prime Minister Tony Abbott that party officials will...
Micro-manager behind independents
Sean Nicholls The strategist behind the likely surprise election to the Senate of three minor party candidates, Glenn Druery, owns a lobbying firm selling itself to business as able to ''build a productive working...
Loophole in rules allows strategist for fringe senators to wear two hats
Sean Nicholls Strategist could be lobbying senators he helped get elected on Saturday on behalf of private clients.
Labor will recycle Obama's community strategy for the big rebuild ahead
Sean Nicholls Labor claims to have foiled the ''tabloid media'' campaign run against it in NSW with a strategy of individual voter engagement which allowed it to ''fight back''.
Libs review selection of candidates
Sean Nicholls Missing in action: Jaymes Diaz lost his bid for the seat of Greenway.
Liberals plan to dump Diaz regardless of election result
Sean Nicholls Plotting has begun within the Liberal Party about how to get rid of troubled candidate for Greenway Jaymes Diaz even if he is elected on Saturday.
Questions over Liberal campaign in Reid linked to lobbyist
Sean Nicholls The campaign by hotels heir Craig Laundy to win the western Sydney seat of Reid for the Liberals is being run by a lobbyist with the firm 1st State, whose owner Joe Tannous is under scrutiny over...
Minnows go fishing - for a Senate spot
Sean Nicholls The array of so-called ''micro parties'' hoping to jag a Senate spot at the September 7 election makes for colourful reading.
NSW election campaign well under way
Sean Nicholls The major parties are taking nothing for granted in their fight for seats in Australia's most-populous state.
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Hartcher a patience test for O'Farrell
Sean Nicholls Not for the first time, the NSW Liberals' dirty laundry has been aired in open court.
O'Farrell is a man with a plan, but electorate wants an action figure
Sean Nicholls NOT even halfway through its first term in office, the O'Farrell government clearly believes it remains entitled to be cut a bit of slack.
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Factions smell a fight over new powers
Sean Nicholls A fter some very public airing of dirty laundry, the NSW Liberals have managed to put a lid on the factional stoush over the push for changes to how candidates are preselected.
O'Farrell's spinner becomes the story - and the Star target
Sean Nicholls The office of the NSW Premier and the Star casino are now officially locked in trench warfare. After weeks of damaging revelations about an alleged culture of drug use and sexual harassment at the...
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Regrets, Labor's had a few
SEAN NICHOLLS Kristina Keneally's admission her government has lost its way and renewed focus on the family budget is straight out of the federal handbook.
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The upper house is not lost to him, whatever O'Farrell says
Sean Nicholls Barry O'Farrell is feeling the love - but not too much.
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Way the west was won stirs winds of change
Sean Nicholls PENRITH voters probably feel better now. They have been handed the privilege, by way of the Karyn Paluzzano scandal, of delivering the first real verdict on Kristina Keneally's government in NSW.


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Pride at Work puts "Boots on the Ground"
Some 200 delegates to Pride@Work - the LGBT affiliate of the AFL-CIO - put their theme of "Boots on the Ground" into action.
Today in labor history: W.E.B. Du Bois dies in Ghana
On this day in 1963 on the eve of the historic March on Washington, W.E.B. Du Bois died in Ghana.
Today in history: Civil Rights Act signed
On July 2, 1964, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act, a historic advance for all Americans.
99% Spring blooming nationwide
Activists nationwide are ensuring that the 99% Spring is in full bloom.
Florida's tipped workers could see their wages cut in half
The CEOs of restaurants like Chilis and Outback Stakehouse think that $4.65 an hour is too much for their tipped employees.
Tents return as Occupy Atlanta protests AT&T layoffs
AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson received $27 million last year and the telecommunications giant saw its revenues soar to $126.7 billion.
SEIU leader: Americans, South Africans face similar challenges
It appears both the U.S. and South Africa are discussing simliar issues such as rising income inequality and the challenges of advancing a progressive agenda.
Labor fights to recognize Native American rights
The AFL-CIO is fighting to add a new constituency group for Native Americans to its roster.