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"Morality and Critique in Consumer Studies," Journal of Consumer Culture, 2010 forthcoming.
"Mental Health and Children's Consumer Culture," Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 47(5):486-490, May 2008.
"In Defense of Consumer Critique: Re-visiting the Consumption Debates of the 20th Century," The Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, 611:16-30, May 2007.
"From Tastes Great to Cool: Children's Food Marketing and the Rise of the Symbolic," Journal of Medicine, Law and Ethics, 35(1):10-21, Spring 2007. (with Margaret Ford).
"Tackling Turbo Consumption: An Interview," Soundings: A Journal of Politics and Culture, 34:45-55, Autumn 2006.
"Prices and Quantities: Unsustainable Consumption and the Global Economy," Ecological Economics, 55(3), November 2005.
"Sustainable Consumption and Worktime Reduction," Journal of Industrial Ecology, Special Issue on Sustainable Consumption, 9(1):37-50, 2005.
"An Interview with Juliet Schor" (by Douglas Holt), Journal of Consumer Culture, 5(1):5-21, 2005.
"The Triple Imperative: Global Ecology, Poverty and Worktime Reduction," Berkeley Journal of Sociology, 45:2-17, 2001.
"The New Politics of Consumption," Boston Review 24(3-4):4-9, Summer 1999.
"Empirical Tests of Status Consumption: Evidence from Women's Cosmetics," Journal of Economic Psychology, 19(1):107-131, 1998, (with Angela Chao).
"What's Wrong with Consumer Capitalism: The Joyless Economy after Twenty Years," Critical Review, 10(4);495-508, Fall 1996.
"Assessing the Time Squeeze Hypothesis: Estimates of Market and Non-market Hours in the United States, 1969-1989," Industrial Relations, 33(1):25-43, 1994, (with Laura Leete-Guy).
"Global Inequality and Environmental Crisis: An Argument for Reducing Working Hours in the North," World Development, 19(1)73-84. January 1991.
"Employment Rents and the Incidence of Strikes," Review of Economics and Statistics, LXIX(4):584-592, November 1987 (with Samuel Bowles).
"Changes in the Cyclical Pattern of Real Wages: Evidence from Nine Countries, 1955-1980," Economic Journal, 95:452-468, June 1985.
"Academic as Social Entrepreneur: creating organizations for social change," in Sociologists in Action, Michelle White and Kathleen Korgen (Los Angeles: Sage), forthcoming 2010.
"Healthy Schedules for All," in "STATE OF THE WORLD 2010 Transforming Cultures: From Consumerism to Sustainability" World Watch Institute, (W.W. Norton), 2010.
"Childhood as Profit-Center: marketing and the construction of consumer kids," in The Insecure American, Catherine Besteman and Hugh Gusterson, eds., (University of California Press), 2009.
"A Sociologist Dreams of a New America," Contexts, 7(2):12-13, Spring 2008.
"Overturning the Modernist Predictions: Recent Trends in Work and Leisure," Handbook of Leisure Studies, eds., Chris Rojek, Susan Shaw and Tony Veal, (Houndmills, Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan) 2007.
"Interview with Juliet Schor," in Global Values 101: A Short Course in Progressive Ideas for the 21st Century, editors Brian Palmer, Kate Holbrook, Ann Kim and Anna Portnoy (Boston: Beacon Press), 2006.
"The (even more) Overworked American," in John de Graff, editor, Take Back Your Time: Fighting Overwork and Time Poverty in America (San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler:) 2003.
"Cleaning the Closet: Toward a New Ethic of Fashion," in Sustainable Planet: Solutions for the 21st Century (Boston: Beacon Press) November 2002.
"Can the North Stop Consumption Growth?: Escaping the Cycle of Work and Spend" in V. Bhaskar and Andrew Glyn, The North, the South and the Environment, (London: Earthscan), 1995.
"The Great American Time Squeeze," Economic Policy Institute, February 1992, (with Laura Leete-Guy).
"Structural Determinants and Economic Effects of Capital Controls in the OECD," in Financial Openness and National Policy Autonomy, eds., Banuri and Schor, 1992, (with Gerald A. Epstein).
"Corporate Profitability as a Determinant of Restrictive Monetary Policy: Estimates for the Postwar United States" in The Political Economy of American Monetary Policy, ed., Thomas Mayer (Cambridge University Press), 1990 (with Gerald A. Epstein).
"Macroeconomic Policy in the Rise and Fall of the Golden Age," in The Golden Age of
Capitalism, eds., Marglin and Schor, 1990, (with Gerald A. Epstein).
"Tino Sehgal and Political Economy," contribution to Guggenheim OnLine Forum entitled Beyond Material Worth, February 2010.
"Global Growth, American Thrift," Room for Debate Blog, New York Times online, September 24, 2009.
"Eat Less Meat," Room for Debate Blog, New York Times online, February 25, 2009.
"Holiday Shopping—Just Don't," Los Angeles Times, November 28, 2008.
" "The Era of Cheap Goods is Over," Boston Globe, Sunday, April 28, 2008 (with Prasannan Parthasarathi).
"A Cleaner, Greener Christmas," Boston Globe, Sunday, December 10, 2006.
"Junk Food Nation," The Nation, August 2005, pp. 15-17. (with Gary Ruskin).
"Those Ads Are Enough to Make Your Kids Sick" Washington Post Outlook, B04, September 12, 2004.
"All Work and No Play: It Doesn't Pay," New York Times, Business Section, August 29, 1993.
"Americans Work Too Hard," New York Times, op-ed, July 25, 1991.


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Finally, Ramon Rodriguez is getting the attention he deserves. Between playing LAPD cop with a secret Ryan Lopez on FOX's gritty new drama Gang Related and hotshot crew member Joe Peck in this spring's awesome Need For Speed, he's taking center stage and making the absolute best of it. On Monday, we connected with Ramon to talk about the show, the movie, and what it's been like to take his career to the deserved next level.
"It's been a really great year, being able to do projects that I believe in and that have been fun," he reflected. "Need For Speed was a blast. Working with a great cast and director and traveling around the country for that film was really special. And then settling back in and being back in Los Angeles for Gang Related, which is a show I really believe in and we also have a wonderful cast and crew. I've just been enjoying the moment and enjoying the ride."
On Gang Related, the actor has a meaty role playing Ryan, whose badge hides adoptive-family ties to the very same organization he's working against, and therefore finds himself torn in two different directions. It's also significant because, after years of doing outstanding supporting work on shows like The Wire and Day Break, he gets to be the star of the show. Other actors might be intimidated, but he rose to the challenge.
"It was a great opportunity," he told us. "But I didn't feel any different than I do normally. I never look at roles and go 'Oh, this is a small part.' I think every part's pretty significant. The process for me didn't really change. I got a little more extra time, which was really cool, to research the character and understand who he is and where he comes from. It just required more of me."
"It's a tough character when you don't get to be vulnerable. He's hiding himself from a lot of people," he continued. "I think for me the highlights were the people I went to work with. I was fortunate enough that I got to have scenes with everyone on the show. I was able to have scenes with Terry O'Quinn and the cop side, and I was able to have scenes with the family side. And I enjoyed both equally."
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"The walls closing in, that's going to happen more and more as the season progresses. It becomes more and more difficult and challenging for Ryan to cover," he continued. "And I think also he's figuring out, is he doing the right thing? The thing that always attracted me was this person who's trying to find himself. I think that just becomes the question more and more, and it's highlighted as some of the things he has to do, he disagrees with."
With his dynamic performance, Ramon has turned Ryan into a character TV audiences have to root for. He's not the first cop to play both sides, but for the first time in a long time, we really get to see the emotional and moral toll that duplicity takes over an extended period of time. We're able to put ourselves in his head and understand, if not necessarily agree with, the decisions that he makes. He's truly a character who lives in the moral grey area, and it's hard to imagine anyone but Ramon Rodriguez who could carry that off week after week.
Yet while we've been enjoying his work, he appreciated that his recent successes have given him the opportunity to work with top-tier colleagues like Terry O'Quinn, Cliff Curtis and Aaron Paul. Asked what he picked up from his co-stars, he told us, "Just soaking up the process and being around them and getting to play with them. And what they bring to the table on the day, it's always fascinating to see that.
"Terry and Cliff, who I've seen their work for a long time, it's been great to just be around them and see their process. There's a lot of great qualities about those guys and you see why they've been in the business for so long," he added. "Aaron was great. He's such a great guy and he was just a pleasure. It's been fun working with all of them."
Now that he's in a prime position, where other actors might hit cruise control, Ramon is looking forward to continuing to improve at his craft - and for him, that doesn't just mean reading the lines off the page. It means being a part of the entire process. "I love a challenge," he said. "Ryan was definitely a challenging role. That to me is the fun in the art, where you get to play and discover things.
"It was a really great creative experience. I got to collaborate with the writers and the creator of the show, and that's a lot of fun for me," he continued. "You feel like you're really a part of this journey of discovering and breaking down someone and understanding who they are. It was a constant collaboration."
Hearing how thoughtfully he speaks of the work he's been doing, it's no surprise at all that he's also flexing his muscles as a writer. "I'm writing a screenplay right now with a dear friend, Rosie Perez," he told us, as he was preparing for a read-through of the script the following day. "I've been working on this for several years. It's a personal piece; it's my passion project. It's something I plan on directing. And I think producing and being behind the scenes, I enjoy that process as much as being in front of the camera."
He'll likely be a natural fit. Whether he's starring in Gang Related or riding shotgun in Need For Speed, we've enjoyed the way Ramon Rodriguez has been able to create characters that you can always tell serious thought went into, and who feel fully realized no matter who they are or how long they're on screen. Off-camera, he's also a truly genuine and humble individual who deserves to be recognized for being one of the good people in the Hollywood world, too. There should be more people like him in the business.
Thankfully, this year has finally given Ramon his deserved chance to shine. Whether it's as an actor, a writer, a director, or all of the above, he's a talent that you need to keep your eye on.
Gang Related airs Thursdays at 9 PM ET/PT on FOX; Need For Speed arrives on Blu-Ray and DVD in August. For more on Ramon, you can also follow him on Twitter (@RodriguezRamon).
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Rob Hughes must be one of the most engaging soccer writers, at least as far as the English speaking world is concerned. Here are four paragraphs from a recent story he wrote for International Herald Tribune ("Tale tales and high finance in Champions League"):
Get through to the next round, get back some of the wounded, rediscover the appetite eroded through a World Cup year, and Barça could yet be the team to beat in the Champions League.
Meanwhile, the only other fresh qualifier Wednesday was Inter Milan, which drew the largest audience of the night, 69,001, and saw off Sporting Lisbon with a solitary goal from Hernán Crespo.
This Argentine, seldom happy when he was in London with Chelsea, which still owns his registration, lives on the edge of the offside trap.
On Wednesday, he had an early goal strike overruled by a linesman's flag, but when the ball was played through at 36 minutes, Crespo sped beyond the defense and venomously struck the ball low past the advancing goalkeeper.
A stunning finishing, a goal that stood, and if there was again the question of whether he was marginally offside, he deserved to be the match winner.
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Caught some of H's comments yesterday during his 30 minute interview with reporters. He said he wants a 1st round pick to sign right away or the player will sit out and then made a comment like "you saw what happened last year." Was he saying that's what happened to Jason Allen last year? Or was he saying that he wishes it did?
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What Sheriff John Bishop believes he's facing after Tuesday's defeat of a public safety property tax is hardly the stuff of childhood Wild, Wild West games.
Now, it's the real thing.
As the initial, unofficial election results were announced, Bishop shook his head and sighed. Numerous thoughts were running through his head, he said, after voters defeated Measure 8-71 with a vote of 3,688 to 2,849 (56 percent to 44 percent).
According to Elections Clerk Reneé Kolan, almost 50 percent of Curry County's 13,501 registered voters cast ballots in the hotly contested election. Only 300 votes were left to tally at press time Tuesday.
"I'm disappointed in the real small turnout," Bishop said. "It is what it is, and it's going to get interesting."
The special district elections were overshadowed by the highly controversial property tax measure that would have increased property taxes for public safety.
While Bishop is mandated to provide public safety to the citizens of the county, he has often pointed out to county commissioners that it is their job to find and allocate the money to him so he can do his job.
With the measure's defeat, the county's discretionary spending will be $2.1 million – its share of the $22.9 million it collects on behalf of all the special districts in the county.
"Now we need to get to work." said Commissioner Susan Brown, the holdout against the measure on the commission board. "I think it's an opportunity – a huge opportunity. We'll sit with the citizens and see see what we can do. It's all good."
Until recent years, the bulk of county services were paid for by timber revenue on O&C and BLM lands. But those federal dollars have ended, and past commission boards have failed to develop a method to replace those funds.
"It's the toughest time in United States history – Oregon history; Curry County history – to ask for any kind of tax increase," Commissioner David Itzen said. "People are really hurting, unemployment is high, the forests are locked up. It's a difficult time. We only have tough choices ahead of us, no easy choices. But we will continue to work to find a solution for Curry County's problem."
Details, however, are a big unknown, as commissioners have yet to begin talks on working under the constraints of that $2.1 million budget.
"I don't know," Bishop said. "I might lose my open positions, but I don't know."
He hasn't had any people resign – yet.
"I've had people who feel like resigning," he said. "It's going to hit morale. They work really hard. They see this doesn't pass and they take it personally. I truly do not believe it's a reflection of the Sheriff's Office. We'll keep our heads up and do what we can with what we've got and go from there."
That's not to say he likes it.
Throughout the past several months, Bishop has also related to the board his worst fears: criminals running rampant, no one available to respond to even the worst of crimes – and then, if an arrest is made, nowhere to put the perpetrator.
He's spoken of the "Mexican Mafia," insurance rates on homeowners and businesses increasing, the county's liabilities and his obligations to maintain the safety and welfare of the citizens.
Tax measure 8-71 would have increased Curry County's tax rate from 59.9 cents per $1,000 assessed valuation an additional $1.97 per $1,000 for those living in unincorporated Curry County and $1.84 per $1,000 for those living in the county's three cities.
"It's unfortunate that we were not able to inform the citizens well enough with regards to the importance of the levy," said Commissioner David Brock Smith, by and large the measure's biggest supporter. "And it would have been much easier to inform citizens if we'd had a unified board. The only organized opposition was the city of Brookings; I don't know what their motives are for the opposition. Only time will tell."
If the measure had passed, it would have provided the jail, Sheriff's Office, juvenile department and district attorney's office with $5.4 million to provide public safety. Currently, all those departments have been deemed to be operating at far less than inadequate levels. The tax increase was to fill that shortfall for five years, giving county commissioners time to craft a palatable tax measure to permanently fund a public safety special district.
County commissioners will meet June 11 to discuss the $2.1 million budget, which budget committee members have already said is impossible to work with. No one knows how much money will be specifically allocated to each department until the commissioners approve the budget; the fiscal year begins July 1.
That's part of the reason budget talks won't start until at least June 11, Itzen said.
"You just can't operate on it ($2.1 million)," Itzen said. "I don't know if it would be productive to go through that exercise again. We have to do it before the state budget deadline. My guess is the emergency legislation will take effect before that."
The commissioners have several budget scenarios to consider, so no department head knows specifically how their offices – and staff – will be affected.
Bishop said in one budget hearing this year that his office – including the jail operations, deputy patrols, emergency services, parole and probation, juvenile detention services, Search & Rescue and other services – needs about twice the entire $2.1 million budget to function at even minimal service levels.
In all the budget scenarios is the chance the jail will have to close.
"They won't put them (inmates) anywhere," said Sheriff John Bishop. "No one's going to jail."
An average of 38 inmates are housed in the Curry County Jail each day and 10 jail deputies oversee them. No one knows what would happen with all of them if the jail closes – which Bishop doesn't think commissioners will allow.
"I don't think they'll do that – I don't think they can," he said. "They ought to keep the jail open, but they could shut it all down. I hate this because I don't know. I don't have a clear picture of what they want to do."
He knows what he's seen, and what he's been told.
Law enforcement officials in Josephine County – another county facing similar financial woes and a ballot measure yesterday – say problems are beginning to arise since voters there voted down a tax measure for law enforcement last year, Bishop said.
And Gold Beach Administrator Jodi Fritts doesn't want that to occur in her community, she said.
"The jail is a critical facility to my city," she said. "It's going to affect my town because the courthouse is here. The bad guys are in this town. They have to ensure the jail stays operating and functioning properly."
If the facility is closed, and if voters in the future opt to reopen it, an entirely new complex would have to be built because the existing jail is in the tsunami zone – which is no longer permitted – and is in violation of numerous codes that have been grandfathered in since it was built in 1962.
A new facility, which Bishop estimates would cost up to $30 million, would have to be built in compliance with building and jail codes. That doesn't include the cost of land – wherever that might be – on which to build it.
Its relocation could also affect the courts, which need to be close by to ease the transport of inmates from jail to court.
The tax levy would have sunsetted in five years, with the understanding that will be enough time for county commissioners to develop a permanent fiscal solution for public safety.
The Sheriff's Office consumes the lion's share of the general fund, and all remaining money goes to the other state-mandated or -required departments. Some services under Bishop's umbrella – Search & Rescue, parole and probation and marine patrol – are funded by the state and won't be affected.
Bishop said it's difficult to plan without an established budget.
"I've gotten $1.2 (million), I've gotten $1.5 – I've gotten $800 (thousand)," he said of budget committee hypothetical scenarios. "I'll assume I'll have enough money to fund the jail, two patrol deputies and a civil deputy. I am unsure what they'll do with 911."
District Attorney Everett Dial said he doesn't think his department will be affected too badly under any of the $2.1 million scenarios – but again, he doesn't know what the commissioners will decide.
A house bill (HB 3453) currently being considered by the legislature and the governor will also come into play in coming weeks. The bill would allow the state to help the county restructure its services.


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Use These Tips To Keep Your Finances In Check
If you are ready to take control of your finances, this article is the perfect starting point. These tips can help you to overcome financial obstacles–past, present and future. The following article contains helpful information that can help you get your finances on the right track.
Income Tax
If you own any debt, pay it with your income tax. It is common for many to immediately spend tax refunds on new items rather than using them to repay old balances. This results in those people still being in debt despite getting some extra money from income tax refunds.
Check over your bank statement every month. Your fees may have gone up without you realizing it. People often forget to review their bank statements and pay more than they realize. This consideration makes a careful review of each monthly statement vital.
Don't be alarmed if your credit score goes down as you begin working on repairing your credit. Don't panic if you notice a slight drop in your score. Your credit score will improve as you take steps to improve your record of payment for your debts.
To save money on your bedding, visit the bargain store when you need to get bedsheets or other bedding materials. You can enjoy the same quality of goods, but will pay a reduced price. Engaging in comparison shopping prior to making any purchases can really help your finances.
Do not fall for scams promising you a better credit score by changing your report. Many companies put out marketing materials that make broad claims about what they can do for you. There is no fix that will work for every situation, and these companies are not being honest with you. There is no easy fix that fits all. If a company makes such claims, they are false.
Checking Account
Make sure you have a checking account that works for you. Most people stay with an account they have had for a long time, even if that bank is applying expensive fees. Find out how much you are charged and get a checking account with lower fees.
Be sure that you have both a debit card and cash in your wallet to take care of small purchases. You should not just use your credit card for every purchase. Credit card providers are starting to impose minimum dollar levels for purchases, so have some cash or a debit card available.
Buy lean protein at a store that offers it in bulk to save both money and time. As long as you can use up what you buy, purchasing in bulk will be cheaper. If you cook meals for the rest of the week, it can save you a lot of time.
When you get all of your finances together, it is not too late to start out. If you do, you will be better prepared at 60 than you would be if you never started at all. Starting to organize your finances can only be good for you.
If you have kids and you want them to go to college, save from the start! College costs a lot of money and if you wait for too long to save, you may find that you don't have enough to put them through it.
If balancing a checkbook isn't an option, then get a real-time overview of your finances with online banking. There are many different websites and stand-alone software programs that will help you to get your finances in order.
To gain financial stability, you need to have a savings account that you contribute to on a regular basis. Doing so will let you get the loan you need, even in hard situations. If your savings are great enough, a loan may not be required at all. You may not be able to put much in each month, but it is still important to save regularly.
Try to negotiate with debt collectors who are trying to get you to make payments. They may have purchased your debt for a low price. You could end up only paying a fraction of your debt. Use this fact to your advantage and negotiate a lower settlement.
Think about changing insurance policies so that they have lower payments and you can save some more money. Reducing lines of coverage that you no longer need and bundling different types of policies together with one insurance company are effective steps to reduce insurance costs. This can help you to save a great deal of money over time.
By now, you are more informed about what it takes to manage your finances responsibly. You are now aware of some of the potential pitfalls and are armed with some tips that will help you to survive the rough spots. It is time to be serious about taking steps to gaining financial security. It takes hard work, self-control and intelligent spending. You'll be well on your way to a better financial situation when you put this new knowledge to work.


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Experience fine Southern hospitality when you stay at the Candlewood Suites® San Antonio Northwest Medical Center hotel. Whether you're here for a business trip or family vacation this hotel offers all the amenities you need for a comfortable extended stay in San Antonio, TX.
This all-suite hotel in Northwest San Antonio is near the Medical Center, USAA, KCI and the University of Texas Health Science Center. We are also just minutes from Lackland Air Force Base. When it's time to work, set up your laptop at the spacious work desk and check your email using the free Wi-Fi.
While in San Antonio, TX, guests can enjoy easy access to some of the city's best attractions. Six Flags Fiesta Texas offers an exciting day of fun for your family! We are just minutes from SeaWorld® San Antonio, Malibu Castle and The Shops at LaCantera. Downtown San Antonio, home to the famous River Walk and the Alamo, is just a short drive from the hotel.
If you're looking for hotels in San Antonio with great amenities, we've got everything you need to feel right at home, including our 24-hour Candlewood Gym, free guest laundry services and an outdoor pool. Borrow your favorite videos and at the Lending Library. You can also stop by the Candlewood Cupboard for various meals, snacks and sundry items at value prices. Whatever brings you to town, our hotel staff is ready to serve you!
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It's hard to leave your best buddy at home when you're traveling for extended periods, so we provide a pet friendly experience. Restrictions and fees apply.
Whether you are booking suites for a family reunion or suites for your company's training needs, Candlewood Suites hotels can accommodate your group.
Workout whenever you want: Candlewood Gym always has an open door and lots of aerobic and cardio equipment to make it easier to stick to your exercise routine, no sweat.
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Highly Reccomend
May 11, 2016
Our room was super clean and quiet. All of the staff we came into contact with were very friendly.
The only con I can think of is that the entrance to the hotel sneaks up on you. There needs to be a bigger sign or something to show the entrance.
Family Visit
April 27, 2016
We booked with points so the value for us was excellent, we were really looking for a place that we could use few points but have a decent stay so were satisfied with that.
Our first impression was not all that positive to be honest but that may be partly due to the normal level of hotel we visit. The entrance was very unassuming and had all of us question if it was the main entrance, it looked more like a back entrance.
The hallway on our floor had an overpowering smell of cigarettes despite the rooms being non-smoking. It was so bad I was prepared to immediately check out if the room was the same. Fortunately the room did not smell.
Although there was a full kitchen the supply of utensils for cooking was very small and there was no kettle.
For the price I would say the room was a good value. We had a very large two bedroom which was well laid out and comfortable. Although the rating was 4/5 it is not a 4 star, these rating systems do not always reflect the level of the hotel but more the value for what you pay.
This location is nice enough for sure, although it was not convenient for why were in San Antonio. If it were convenient to our family we would stay again.
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April 27, 2016
Great Kitchenette, but have only a 1-bedroom for a family of 5, not too good. Staff was excellent and very helpful.
Convenient and confortable
April 26, 2016
Location was a little tricky to find but the overall stay was a success for us in that the location made it convenient for our purposes. Our room was comfortable and provided an excellent night's sleep.


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April 18, 2000
Up Next: The No. 3 UCLA women's water polo team (24-4 overall, 8-1 MPSF) will be participating in the Southern California Regional Qualifier this week, which will be held at USC from Friday, April 21 to Saturday, April 22. Eight teams will be participating in the round-robin competition, with the top four teams qualifying for the 2000 National Championships, which will be held in Bloomington, Indiana from May 5-7. UCLA earned the No. 1 seed, while defending national champion USC grabbed the No. 2 seed. San Diego State, Long Beach State, UC Santa Barbara, UC San Diego, Loyola and Cal Baptist occupy the No. 3 through 8 seeds, respectively.
The Bruins are scheduled to meet Cal Baptist on Friday at 9 am. Following that game, UCLA will likely meet the winner of the Long Beach State/UC Santa Barbara match at 3:45 pm. The Championship game will be held on Saturday at 2 pm and will most probably match up UCLA against USC. UCLA has already swept regular-season play against the Trojans, outscoring them 35-23 in their three meetings. However, last year at the Regional Qualifier, the Trojans routed UCLA 11-1 and later advanced to win the tournament. All-time, UCLA is 13-6 against USC.
Five Bruins Earn All-MPSF Honors: Five Bruins were named to the MPSF All-Conference team last week, including first-team selection Catharine von Schwarz. von Schwarz, who redshirted last year in order to compete with the U.S. Women's National Team, has been a part of UCLA's three national championship teams in 1996, '97 and '98. Upon her return to UCLA this year, the three-time All-American made an immediate impact, registering 32 goals, which currently ranks fifth on the team.
Sophomore Elaine Zivich and senior Erin Golaboski both picked up second-team accolades. Last year's leading-scorer, Zivich is currently ranked second on the team with 40 goals. Golaboski made her return to the field this season after serving as the starting goalkeeper on last year's squad. She currently ranks fourth on the team with 35 goals.
Sophomore transfer Kelly Heuchan and freshman Jessica Lopez earned honorable mention honors. Heuchan, who transferred from the University of Western Australia, is the team's leading-scorer with 51 goals. She has scored in all but five of UCLA's 28 games this season. Lopez is the team's third leading-scorer with 37 goals.
All-MPSF Tournament Selections: In addition to earning all-conference honors, von Schwarz, Lopez and Golaboski also garnered second-team All-MPSF Tournament acclaim. von Schwarz tallied three goals at the tournament, while Lopez and Golaboski each recorded six. In addition, Golaboski also guarded the goal for a portion of UCLA's games against Pacific, San Diego State and Stanford.
Bruins at the MPSF Tournament: For the second straight year, UCLA captured third place at the MPSF Tournament, outscoring its opponents 65-23.
After posting convincing wins over Pacific (20-1), San Diego State (14-9) and Hawai'i (9-2), the No. 2 seed UCLA Bruins dropped a close 7-6 match to Stanford on Day 2 of the MPSF Tournament. The loss marks UCLA's fourth of the season and also its fourth to Stanford in as many meetings. However, in each of their matches against the Cardinal, the Bruins have always managed to put up a tough fight, never falling by more than two goals. After their loss to Stanford, the Bruins were pitted against USC in the third place game. The score was tied at 3-3 at the half, but the Bruins took control in the third quarter, registering three goals while holding the Trojans scoreless. The lead proved to be insurmountable as UCLA defeated USC 7-4 to capture third place at the tournament.
UCLA in the Polls: After finishing third at the MPSF Tournament on April 9, UCLA dropped from No. 1 to No. 3 in the latest edition of the U.S. Water Polo poll, which was released on April 12.


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After a day of blowouts in day three the fourth day was much closer at the Wheelchair Rugby World Championships with close results, and even a game heading in to overtime.
Sweden and New Zealand got the day started, in an effort to stay somewhat in touch with the pool leaders and keep their slim hopes of a semi-final berth alive and that need lead to a tight match, with both sides trading points, and turnovers, for a 15-15 score at the first break.
The second quarter saw Sweden just start to break away from New Zealand but the Wheelblacks kept the European Champions fairly in check, the lead only getting out to two, 28-26 at the half with both sides still in with a chance.
That flipped again in the third as New Zealand fought well and grabbed the lead midway through the third, getting to 33-32 but the nature of the game continued and Sweden fought back to lead 40-38 with the final eight minutes to play.
With the momentum Sweden pushed out in the final quarter, and secured their first win of the tournament 55-49, ending New Zealand's slim semi-finals hopes.
In a game that had been highlighted as being a potential tournament changer Canada did battle with Great Britain and produced the game of the tournament so far, in an entertaining, back-and-forth encounter.
Both sides started well but it was Canada who held the lead at the end of the first, by the slimmest of margins, 12-11 after the first eight minutes.
Canada started the second half well and extended their lead, only for the Brits to come back, and level proceedings at 24 as the sides headed to the half-time break in a tense one.
The momentum didn't help Great Britain break free in the third as the teams just remained deadlocked, until GB pushed a goal ahead late in the quarter for a 37-36 lead with one quarter to play.
Britain did manage to hold their lead through much of the fourth, but Canada had a timeout in hand, and used it, getting out of trouble, and leveling the scores with three minutes to play setting up a tense finish.
With Britain 49-48 up, Canada received possession thanks to a penalty, with a shorthanded British side, Canada pushed forward and got the ball over the line in time, forcing overtime, for the first time in the tournament.
Canada forced a turnover early in the three minutes of overtime, and got the lead out to two, but right at the death Britain fought back, pushing an equalizing goal over the line on the buzzer to send it to a second period of overtime.
Britain lead early in the second period of overtime, but Canada showed their strength and forced a turnover in the final minute, pushing out for a 59-58 win after two periods of overtime.
That game would have made Canada's opponents on Friday, Australia, very happy as their game against Finland got started as regulation was finishing on court two and as expected Australia dominated proceedings.
Australia exploded against Finland, shooting out to a 13 goal lead, which only got bigger, ending with a 20 point, 63-43 win as Australia sent a message to Canada and sealed their Semi-Final place.
Japan looked to stamp their semi-final place against France, and did so with aplomb, heading out to a 26-19 lead at half-time, catching out France well.
That continued through to the second half, France may have closed the gap but it was much too big as Japan managed a simple enough 56-44 win and advanced to the semi-finals.
The United States, with a semi-final place wrapped up, tore Germany apart in their match, pushing out to an early 12 point lead, which just kept ballooning eventually ending 62-28, humbling the Germans.
After their grueling match against Canada, Great Britain had to come out and do well, getting an early 3 goal lead, only for Denmark to fight back and level scores only for Britain to force a turnover and get a 12-11 lead at the first break.
That trend continued in the second half as the lead went back and forth between the two sides, with Denmark spurred on by a raucous home support they pushed the lead out to two with three minutes to play in the half before pushing out to three against a tired GB side.
Britain fought back in the third quarter and pushed the gab down to just one in the opening two minutes, which remained the gap at the end of the third.
The GB side were clearly still recovering from their earlier exertions but played the game smartly, stopping the speed of the Danes and retaking the lead in the final quarter, which they managed to extend with four turnovers in the latter stages of the half to seal the win and keep the pressure on Canada.
Canada had no such troubles in their second match of the day as the easily built out an 11 point lead in the first half before ballooning out to _ which sealed Canada's semi-final berth, the matches on Friday will determine which nation receives which seed.


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Located in northeastern Oklahoma, Tulsa has been recognized as one of America's most livable cities. Tulsa has a low cost of living and many recreational and entertainment venues, including a plethora of museums and the BOK Center.
Tulsa County has a population of 613,000, and creates a perfect balance of urban conveniences and local flair. The area has a rich history rooted in the oil industry, and most recently been praised for its support and growth of entrepreneurs.
TCC serves a four-county radius that includes Tulsa, Wagoner, Rogers, and Osage counties. The Greater Tulsa Metropolitan Statistical Area includes some of Oklahoma's fastest growing cities, such as Owasso and Broken Arrow.
Often referred to as "Green Country," Tulsa MSA is densely populated with trees. The landscape is a reflection of the people who live here and their commitment to preserve this native land.
Many large employers are in Tulsa, including Saint Francis Health System, American Airlines, St. John Medical Center, Williams Companies, ONEOK and Mazzio's. The area also has several entertainment hotspots on tribal property, such as River Spirit Casino and Cherokee Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.
A diverse array of public and private schools give families choices when deciding on both common and secondary education.
The Tulsa area has a variety of options for the arts and culture enthusiast. The Woody Guthrie Center, Gilcrease Museum, Guthrie Green, Philbrook Museum of Art, 108 Contemporary, Living Arts of Tulsa and many others offer a variety of experiences.
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Volume 86, Issue 3, 01 August 1999
The effect of as-implanted damage on the microstructure of threading dislocations in MeV implanted silicon86(1999); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.370874View Description Hide Description
The dose dependence of as-implanted damage and the density of threading dislocations formed after MeV implants into Si is measured. The role of the damage and amorphization in the evolution of dislocation microstructure is assessed. As-implanted damage is analyzed by Rutherford backscattering spectroscopy and channeling. Defect etching is used to delineate threading dislocations in near-surface regions of annealed (900 °C, 30 min) samples. For a variety of implants with 1.1 μm projected range (600 keV B, 1 MeV P, and 2 MeV As) we observe a sharp onset for formation of threading dislocations with a peak in dislocation density at a dose of about , this dose depends on the ion mass. With a further increase in dose, the dislocation density decreases. This decrease, however, is drastically different for the different ions: sharp (4–5 orders of magnitude) reduction for P and As implants and slow decline for B implant. The sharp decrease in the density of threading dislocations at higher doses is correlated with the onset of amorphization observed by channeling for P and As implants. Our data for low-temperature implants provide conclusive proof that a reduction in the dislocation density for P and As implants is a result of amorphization.
A neutron powder diffraction study of the system for 0.2, and 0.486(1999); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.370875View Description Hide Description
The nuclear and magnetic structures of have been studied by neutron powder diffraction for the compositions x=0.0,0.2,0.4. The compound crystallizes with the symmetry of space group Site occupancy results show significant departures from a purely statistical distribution, with the Ti atoms located in sites which interact weakly with La, and with the Co atoms occupying preferentially the sites with strong La interaction. These results are consistent with the enthalpies of formation of equiatomic alloys of rare earth and elements. The spin ordering at all compositions and temperatures is ferromagnetic. At room temperature the moments are aligned along the c axis for the compositions and and form an angle of about 57° with c for This tilt angle is a function of temperature and the moment is aligned along c at 11 K, moving gradually towards the a,b plane as the temperature increases.
Structural changes in InP/Si solar cells following irradiation with protons to very high fluences86(1999); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.370876View Description Hide Description
Precisely how the short circuit current is produced in a proton irradiated InP/Si solar cell at very high fluence levels has been determined from combined measurements of the cell structure using electrochemical capacitance–voltage profiling and detailed analysis of the spectral quantum efficiency. Type conversion in the base region of the cell is shown to occur before an anomalous peak in the degradation curve for is reached at high damage levels. The short circuit current, and hence the cell efficiency, ultimately collapse because the high absorption coefficient of InP eventually prevents the generation of electron–hole pairs close enough to the effective cell junction from being collected.
A universal relation for the stress dependence of activation energy for slip in body-centered cubic crystals86(1999); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.370877View Description Hide Description
By analyzing experimental data in the literature, the activation energyH for slip in body-centered cubic metals is found to approximately obey the simple relation where t is the applied stress normalized by the zero-temperature Peierls stress, μ is the 〈111〉 shear modulus, and b the 1/2〈111〉 Burgers vector. Such universal relation is explained by analyzing the activation processes of kink-pair generation and expansion along threefold screw dislocations using the generalized Peierls–Nabarro model [A. H. W. Ngan, J. Mech. Phys. Solids 45, 903 (1997)]. The model also predicts qualitatively the general form of the orientation dependence of Peierls stress at zero temperature.
Comparative study of analytical methods for Hugoniot curves of porous materials86(1999); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.370878View Description Hide Description
This study compares five methods to compute Hugoniots for porous materials, with experimental data for porous copper. The methods compare well when porosities are low. Three methods model shock velocity versus particle velocity data over a range of porosities with reasonable accuracy. data are much more discriminatory and only two methods reproduce experimental data at high porosities with some degree of accuracy. Comparisons are made by plotting analytical results on curves fitted through experimental data points. Above certain porosities Hugoniot curves display anomalous behavior where A new method is presented which contains only two parameters and and which models both normal and anomalous Hugoniots curves.
An analytic model for the prediction of incoherent shaped charge jets86(1999); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.370879View Description Hide Description
It is now a well recognized fact that the jet from a shaped charge can be overdriven in the sense that the fastest moving particles are not produced as a cohesive mass of material. Rather, the tip material may be produced as a number of discrete particles which possess different nonzero radial components of velocity and hence spread out from the axis of symmetry of the charge. Such a jet is classed as incoherent and when this incoherency occurs the jet's target penetration capability is invariably degraded. This physical phenomenon is the subject matter of this article. Several experimental results using common shaped chargematerials are presented first. An analytic model which predicts the jet speed at the transition point between a coherent and incoherent state is then described. This model is based on the assumption that a stagnant core with circular boundaries exists in the flow region. Further, the flow field is assumed to be compressible with circular streamlines. The Murnaghan equation of state is used to relate the pressure and density in the flow region where the jet is produced. It is postulated that the transition between a coherent and incoherent state occurs when the circular flow becomes wholly supersonic. The critical Mach number for coherency is shown to be approximated to high accuracy by a simple formula depending on the collapse angle of the flow and the incoming flow speed. Excellent agreement between the model predictions and the experimental data is demonstrated.
Kinetic analysis of interfacial diffusion accompanied by intermetallic compound formation86(1999); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.370880View Description Hide Description
In interfacial reactions, a short-circuit diffusion along grain boundaries or interfaces can be accompanied by intermetallic compound formation. The compound penetrates the grain boundaries or the interfaces. This is a generic reliability issue for layered thin film structures because it causes a decrease in adhesion strength of the thin films. We have modified Fisher's grain boundarydiffusion model to include this reactive kinetic process, and an analytical solution was obtained. A dependence of penetration is found, the same as Fisher's model. The important kinetic parameters in the solutions are a diffusion coefficient along the short-circuit path, an intrinsic interdiffusion coefficient in the compound, and a partition coefficient. A comparison between the calculated and measured data from the lateral penetration of eutectic SnPb solder along the interface between electroless Ni and oxysilicon nitride dielectric, accompanied by compound formation, is given.
On the decay of end effects in conduction phenomena: A sandwich strip with imperfect interfaces of low or high conductivity86(1999); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.370881View Description Hide Description
The rate of decay of end effects in steady state heat conduction in a symmetric sandwich strip with anisotropic constituents and imperfect interfaces between the layers is studied. Two kinds of imperfect interfaces are considered: an imperfect interface which models a thin interphase of low conductivity and an imperfect interface which models a thin interphase of high conductivity. In the former case, the normal component of the heat flux is continuous at the interface, whereas the temperature field undergoes a discontinuity which is proportional to the normal component of the heat flux. In the latter case, the temperature field is continuous at the interface and the normal component of the heat flux exhibits a discontinuity proportional to a surface differential operator of the temperature, called the surface Laplacian. The characteristic rate of decay of end effects is given by the smallest real and positive root of a transcendental equation. This rate decreases as the discontinuity in the temperature or the heat flux across the interface increases, in either kind of the imperfect interface. Exact duality relations are shown to exist between the decay rate of end effects in strips with imperfect interfaces of low conductivity, and that in strips with imperfect interfaces of high conductivity.
Analysis of failure mechanisms in electrically stressed Au nanowires86(1999); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.370882View Description Hide Description
An analysis of polycrystalline Au thin film interconnects of widths ranging from 850 to 25 nm, and lengths ranging from 1.0 μm to 20 nm which have been electrically stressed to the point of failure is presented. For the longer wires (widths 60–850 nm), the failure current density is typically found to be essentially independent of the wire width, and then rapidly approaching zero for thinner wires. For the wider wires, failure occurs at the end towards the negative electrode; for narrow wires, failure tends to occur towards the center of the wire, as observed using scanning electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy. The mean time to failure for fixed current density is seen to decrease with decreasing wire width. The failure current density for a given wire width increases as the length decreases. An analysis of the temperature profile based on calculations of a simple model is presented which shows that this width-dependent behavior of narrow lines is not anticipated from the assumption of a homogeneous line subject to thermally-assisted electromigration alone.
Growth of undulating layers for photodetectors at λ=1.55 μm86(1999); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.370883View Description Hide Description
multiquantum-well structures are grown using a production-compatible ultrahigh vacuum chemical vapor deposition system. The structures are designed in order to obtain dislocation-free undulating strained layers used as the absorbing layers in photodetector structures. The Si/SiGe/Si stack on a silicon-on-insulator wafer is used as the waveguiding layer. Transmission electron microscopy and photoluminescence are used to characterize the undulating layers. A photoluminescence emission corresponding to the band edge "no phonon" transition is measured at a wavelength beyond 1.55 μm. Preliminary data from metal–semiconductor–metal photodetectorsfabricated with this material show a responsivity of approximately 0.1 A/W at the telecommunication wavelength of
Evolution of mosaic structure in epilayers grown on Si(001) substrates86(1999); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.370884View Description Hide Description
In this article, we report a study of mosaic structures in partially relaxed epilayers grown on Si(001) substrates by x-ray double- and triple-axis diffractometry. The samples have different layer thicknesses and hence different degrees of strain relaxation. Our results show that, at early stages of strain relaxation, the films contain mosaic regions laterally separated by perfect regions. This is because the mosaic structure caused by a misfit dislocation is effectively localized in a lateral range of the layer thickness. Therefore, far from the dislocations, the film is virtually a perfect crystal. With the increase in the degree of strain relaxation, and consequently in the dislocation density, the mosaic regions of the layer expand while the perfect regions shrink and finally vanish completely. Moreover, our results indicate that the conventional method of estimating dislocation density from the x-ray rocking curve width fails in our case.
Measurement of aluminum concentration in the epitaxial system86(1999); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.370885View Description Hide Description
The composition of several epitaxial layers of different thicknesses grown by molecular beam epitaxy on GaSb with x ranging between 0.1 and 0.8, has been obtained independently by high resolution x-ray diffraction,Rutherford backscattering spectrometry, and reflection high-energy electron diffraction. From the comparison between the results obtained by the different experimental methods, it has been possible to point out that the lattice constant of the layer increases nonlinearly with the Al content. A comparison with theoretical models has been done. A phenomenological equation has been derived for a correct analysis of the x-ray results.
Homoepitaxial growth and hydrogen incorporation on the chemical vapor deposited (111) diamond86(1999); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.370886View Description Hide Description
A systematic study of the effect of growth conditions (temperature, microwave power, and pressure) on the hydrogen incorporation and growth rate of (111) homoepitaxial diamond synthesized by microwave plasma assisted chemical vapor deposition is carried out by secondary ion mass spectrometry. Significant quantities of hydrogen incorporation in the (111) homoepitaxial diamond are detected for the growth conditions employed. Hydrogen concentration and growth rate are found to increase with an increase in the substrate temperatures. The increase of microwave power decreases the hydrogen incorporation and increases the growth rate. The effect of pressure rise is similar to that of microwave power. However, the effect of pressure rise over 50 Torr on hydrogen incorporation and growth rate is small. The decrease of hydrogen incorporation can be explained by the suppression of defects in the growing film by atomic hydrogen in the gas phase.
Mechanism of bump formation on glass substrates during laser texturing86(1999); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.370887View Description Hide Description
A quantitative model is proposed to elucidate and predict the dome-shaped surface topography resulting from laser heating of glass substrates. In the analysis, a permanent structural change in glass is induced by a higher glass transition temperature due to the faster cooling process, with a final topography being determined by the temperature history resulting from the absorbed laser energy. The analysis is validated by experiment, which focuses on the energies which trigger the permanent deformation and induce a dome-shaped topography. The dimensions (maximum height and base area) of the bump show a logarithmic dependence on energy as expected from the theory. Using the constants determined from the experimental data and our analysis, bump profiles over a range of laser fluences are predicted. These two constants provide the information for determining the new glass transition temperature and the threshold energy needed to form a permanent bump. The result also suggests that the topography is mostly determined from the conditions at the end of the laser pulse. The effects of thermally induced stress on the model, and the physics of bump formation in chemically strengthened glass are addressed.
A crystalline hydrogenated carbon film obtained by plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition86(1999); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.370888View Description Hide Description
A hydrogenated carbonfilm in a crystalline form has been prepared on Si (001) using a radio frequency plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition process. The crystalline film is metastable and has polymer-like features with a mass density of about 1.20 g/cm3 and an optical band gap of about 2.75 eV. The stability of the structure and properties of the film was studied by thermal annealing at successively higher temperatures in the air. Upon heating, the film showed a two-step structure change which resulted in a two-step change in the filmproperties. The relationship between the properties and the bonded hydrogen in the film was also discussed.
Octahedral void defects and related circular stains on thermal oxides86(1999); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.370889View Description Hide Description
We have found that thermal oxidation of Czochralski-grown-silicon substrates produces local circular stains around octahedral void defects. A plan view revealed that an octahedral void defect is situated near the center of a circular stain. Oxidation at 1150 °C for 400 min in a pure oxygen ambient (oxide thickness 430 nm) produced stains with a diameter of about 3 μm, which was clearly larger than the diameter (1 μm or less) of the oxide surface pit grown on the octahedral void detect. The signal intensity of the circular stain decreased with repeated scanning observations, and, in many cases, the circular stain vanished after two or three observations. From the etching rate caused by the scanning observation, we estimated that the thickness of the stain was about 0.5–1.0 nm. Micro Auger analysis revealed that the concentration of carbon was higher in the circular stain than in the surrounding region. A model is presented which shows how octahedral void defects on the siliconsurface lead to the formation of circular stains during oxidation.
Optimization of bimodal nitrogen concentration profiles in silicon oxynitrides86(1999); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.370890View Description Hide Description
Since the presence of nitrogen is responsible for highly desirable properties of silicon oxynitrides in the ultra-large-scale integration era, the amount, position, and concentration profile of N in these films are of great interest. In this regard, we have studied several processing sequences (using successive oxynitridation/oxidation/oxynitridation steps) in order to obtain a bimodal N concentration profile with one peak close to the dielectric/Si interface and the other near the top surface of the dielectric. At and 1 atm, it is found that the first oxynitridation step is required to incorporate less than a "critical" amount of N so that a bimodal profile is eventually obtained. Suggestions on how to optimize the concentration and profile of N within the silicon oxynitride film through process–property relationships are presented. Further, the flexibility in N incorporation offered by a mixed ambience of nitrous oxide and nitric oxide (NO) coupled with the observation that pure NO processing incorporates about one order of magnitude more nitrogen than pure processing could indeed result in novel approaches in designing and optimizing the chemical (electrical and physical) properties of the oxynitrides. Such results may have significant implications for microelectronic applications of the silicon oxynitridation technology.
Evolution process of cross-hatch patterns and reduction of surface roughness in strained short-period superlattices and InGaAs alloy layers grown on GaAs86(1999); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.370891View Description Hide Description
We investigated the formation process of cross-hatch patterns (CHPs) and the lattice relaxation process in the growth of an strained short-period superlattice (SSPS) and an alloy layer on GaAs(100) substrates. By using x-ray diffraction and cross-sectional transmission electron microscopy, it was found that the lattice relaxation in the proceeded as fast as that in the alloy layer. The surfaces of the grown layers showed CHPs, and the surface roughness increased by means of the evolution of the CHPs. The surface roughness of the SSPSs was larger than that of the alloy layers, whereas no apparent difference was observed in the lattice relaxation process between the SSPSs and the alloy layers. Additionally, the height of surface ridges parallel to the direction was higher than that parallel to the [011] direction. We observed the distribution of highly strained InAs and GaAs islands on the surfaces of strained InGaAs layers by using an atomic force microscope. As a result, it was clarified that the InAs islands were accumulated on top of the surface ridges, whereas the GaAs islands were distributed uniformly on the surface of strained InGaAs layer. It was considered that the nonuniform incorporation of In atoms during growth of layers contributes mainly to the evolution of CHPs in the InGaAs-on-GaAs heteroepitaxy. We propose a developmental model of CHPs based on the surfacediffusion of the In atoms. In this model, the asymmetry of CHPs was well understood by anisotropy in surfacediffusion length of In atoms. Additionally, it was clarified that the evolution of CHPs in the growth of InGaAs at a high temperature can be suppressed by growing a fully relaxed InGaAs layer at a low temperature before the high-temperature growth.
Effects of composition on the formation temperatures and electrical resistivities of C54 titanium germanosilicide in systems86(1999); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.370892View Description Hide Description
The effects of alloy composition on the formation temperature and electrical resistivities of C54 titanium germanosilicide formed during the 0.3, 0.4, 0.7, 1) solid state reaction have been investigated. C49– and were observed to form in the systems. On the other hand, and were found in the systems. For both cases, the relationship of was found. The appearance and agglomeration temperature of low-resistivity were both found to decrease with the Ge concentration. The resistivities of were measured to be 15–20 μΩ/cm. The segregation of was found in all samples annealed above 800 °C. The effects of thermodynamic driving force, kinetic factor, and composition of the micro-area are discussed.
Microstructure and interfacial states of silicon dioxide film grown by low temperature remote plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition86(1999); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.370893View Description Hide Description
The properties of film and the interface formed by remote plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition with the addition of chlorine into have been investigated. With the chlorine addition, the deposition rate increased at low deposition temperatures but at temperatures above 150 °C, it decreased because of the desorption of surface halide species. Chlorine at the interface prevented further subcutaneous oxidation and formed strong, terminal site Si–Cl bonds which reduced the interface state density. The substitution reaction of O and H with Cl in the bulk oxide film leads to a disordered filmstructure and decreased hydrogen concentration. The surface roughness increased and the refractive index decreased with increased addition. With chlorine addition of less than 6 vol %, the interface trap density (located at eV) significantly decreased down to the level at the Si midgap. At high chlorine partial pressure and temperature, the local interface trap density (located at eV) increased due to increased structural disorder resulting from breakage of the Si–O bond.


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Brase Named to German U-20 Team, FIBA Euro Play to Begin Next Week
Hans Brase has spent most of the last month in Europe with the German U-20 men's basketball team, playing in friendlies and tournaments with the goal of representing his familial homeland in the FIBA U-20 European Championship that begins next week.
Brase's efforts paid off, as he is one of 12 players who have been named to the squad.
After one last pre-tournament camp over the upcoming weekend in Heidelberg, Germany, Brase and his teammates will head to Tallinn, Estonia to begin the group stage of the FIBA tournament. Germany will begin Group A play against Georgia at 6:30 a.m. ET/1:30 p.m. local time on July 9, followed by a game against Lithuania on July 10 at 8:45 a.m. ET, another against Greece at 7:30 a.m. ET on July 11, and the final group game against Serbia on July 12 at 11 a.m. ET.
If Germany is one of the top three teams in that group, it will advance to the next round July 15-17, where it will be in a group of six teams that will compete for four spots in the quarterfinals to begin the knockout round July 19-21.
Germany was a quarterfinalist at the 2012 tournament, before Brase was on the squad.
For updates on the tournament, visit the event's official Web site here. @PUTIGERS, Princeton athletics' official Twitter account, will update Brase's team's progress through the group stage, and GoPrincetonTigers.com will have an update once the group stage is complete.


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College Hockey:Reinprecht On A Roll
For a guy who was just named the WCHA's Offensive Player of the Week for the third time this season, Wisconsin forward Steve Reinprecht was quite humble.
"It feels good, though the times I've won it, it's been unexpected," the sophomore center said. "It's good that you get the honor of being Offensive Player of the Week, but I couldn't have done any of it without my linemates or teammates. I wish there could be a team player of the week award, just because that's the way our team's playing right now."
And if there was a team of the week award given out, or even team of the month for that matter, the Badgers would have to be given strong consideration.
Since a 4-2 loss to Notre Dame Dec. 12, UW is 10-0-1, including a key series sweep at Colorado College. Reinprecht has played an important role in that time, scoring 11 goals in the 11 games.
In last Friday's 6-5 overtime win over CC, Reinprecht netted his first collegiate hat trick, with the third goal being the game-winner.
"Two of the goals he scored were just beautiful goals," Badger coach Jeff Sauer said of Reinprecht's performance against the Tigers. "He just walked the defenseman, put it right between his legs and went in and scored. They were just beautiful goals."
Reinprecht's recent surge has put him atop the WCHA scoring list, tied with teammate Craig Anderson with 22 points. In all games, he leads the conference outright with 30 points on 16 goals and 14 assists.
But the Edmonton, Alb., native once again gave credit for his improved play to his teammates.
"I think as the team goes, the person goes," Reinprecht said. "Our whole team's rolling. We have guys putting the puck in the net all over.
"[Joe] Bianchi's playing great, [Erik] Raygor's playing great, everybody's putting the puck in the net and that's what happens when a team turns it on."
If his statement that the team's success controls the player's is true, that may serve to explain his burst in scoring from last year, when he scored 11 goals and added nine assists. He said he has seen his contributions jump.
"I feel like I'm adding a lot more than I did last year," he said. "When I came in last year, I didn't have as much confidence as I do now because I didn't know what I could do.
"The whole team, we worked hard over the summer. I felt with that work ethic, I gained that much quickness and I think that's one of the reasons why I've improved my game that much."
Sauer said the improvements have made him a go-to player.
"He's one of the guys on our club that I think you can really count on, [say] if I needed a goal from somebody out there on the power play," he said. "He certainly has the skills to get the goal for us."
And, according to the coach, Reinprecht is definitely making the league take notice.
"I made the statement after Friday night," Sauer said, "that if there's a forward in the WCHA that's playing any better, I'd like to see him."
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This past year has taught me so much about myself, about life in general and just living it to the complete fullest. I sometimes, wonder if I am deserving of all the beautiful things God puts before me and then I am reminded of John 10:10; "The thief cometh to steal and to kill and to destroy. I come that you have life, and have it more abundantly." God truly has a purpose for each of us and to seek that purpose is part of our calling.
This past year has truly been one full of laughter, love and lots of tears, and sometimes experiencing all three at once. Let me explain; Have you ever been in a place in your life where you want to just sit in a corner and cry out to God, WHY? Why did this have to happen; then in the same breath have memories of what once was and the love of something so special in your life. That's how I felt back in April when we lost a dear friend, and at the same time we were moving out of our home of 8 years. The home where our boys took their first steps, the home where I started my business, the home were we celebrated so many wonderful milestones. My emotions have been all out of whack this year, but one thing that I always go back to, is God's love is UNCHANGING! That's what keeps me going, no matter what I am facing in life, that's enough to keep me smiling..
Turning another year older always allows me to refocus; setting new goals, being open to new things, loving in a new way, truly living life to the fullest with God leading the way! So as I start to knock on "40", I am hoping to continue to just LIVE, LEARN & LEAD!!!