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Obituaries for April 23
Shinichi Kaneshiro, 85, of Hilo died April 11 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Hakalau, he was a retired papaya inspector with the state Department of Agriculture, macadamia nut farmer and 50-year volunteer weather observer for the National Weather Service. He was also a member of Hui Okinawa, Hawaii Government Employees Association, Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin, and past member of Young Farmers Association and Hilo Macadamia Nut Association. Visitation will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel in Hilo; memorial service at 3:30 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by sons, David (Lisa Ann) Kaneshiro of Hilo and Robert (Kellie) Kaneshiro of Hilo; brothers, Sozun Kaneshiro of Kaneohe and Albert (Katherine) Kaneshiro of Las Vegas; sisters, Tomiko Yoza of Ewa Beach, Kazue (Kingo) Yamada of Mililani, and Sueko (Lawrence) Takenaka of Mililani; brother-in-law, Takamori Miyagi of Honolulu; three grandchildren; numerous nephews and nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Louis DeRego "Papa Louie" Cypriano, 97, of Ahualoa died April 13 at his residence. Born in Kukuihaele, he was a retired supervisor for the Honokaa Sugar Plantation Company and a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa. Friends may call Saturday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic in Honokaa, for an 8 a.m.-10 a.m. visitation; memorial Mass at 10 a.m. Casual attire. Urn burial at Honokaa Catholic Church Cemetery. Survived by sons, Wendell (Linda) Cypriano of Hilo, Stanley (Beverly) Cypriano of Honokaa and Dwayne (Tammie) Cypriano of Ahualoa; daughter, Edna (Anthony) Gomes of Kalopa; brother, Eugene (Betty) Cypriano of Honokaa; sisters, Katherine (Albert) Braga of Keaau and Roseline (David) DeRego of Honokaa; brother in-law, Agustine (Hazel) DeRego of Red Bluff, Calif.; sister in-law, Alice Cypriano of Honokaa; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Howard Warren Butler, 75, of Hilo died April 4 at the Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home. Born in St. Louis, he was a retired U.S. Army medic. He was also a member of the Haili Congregational Church and the American Association of Retired Persons. Friends may call 10 a.m. Saturday at the Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 where a Graveside Urn Committal Service will be held for him and his wife, the late Winona Butler who died March 21, 2011. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Ernie Mooney of Kona, Howard Beates of Ohio and John (Rae) Butler of Hilo; daughters, Leilani Mooney of Oahu, Winona Beates of Florida and Wainani (William) Lee of Hilo; 16 grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Anthony Paro, 73, of Hilo died April 16 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Kohala, he was a retired master gunnery sergeant with the U.S. Marine Corps and Vietnam War veteran. He was later a maintenance engineer at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel. Friends may call from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Dodo Mortuary chapel for an 11:30 a.m. funeral service. Cremation to follow. Friends may also call 10 a.m. Saturday, May 11 at the Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 for a graveside urn committal service. Casual attire; flowers welcome. Survived by wife, Clarice Paro of Hilo; son, Ronald (Michelle) Paro of Hilo; daughter, Lori Paro of Honolulu; brother, Melvin (Kim) Viloria of Waimea; sister, Sandra "Sandy" (Claude) Caravalho of Kohala; mother-in-law, Grace Yamamoto of Molokai; sister-in-law, Francine Yamamoto of Kihei, Maui; brothers-in-law, Eric Yamamoto of Florida, Leslie (Poniala) Yamamoto of Las Vegas and Jacob Yamamoto, Jr. of Kihei, Maui; granddaughter, Anela Paro; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Brian George Ross, 74, of Paia, Maui and formerly of Hilo died Friday at his residence. Born in Auckland, New Zealand, he worked as a factory shop services manager at Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Company. He was also a veteran of the New Zealand Army. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. on Wednesday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Visitation will also be held from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass at 11 a.m. Burial will be private. Survived by wife, Lilia Zalsos Ross of Paia, Maui; sons, Chris (Rafael Maldonado) Ross of Montreal, Canada, Tony (Laura) Ross of Waimea, Michael D. Ross of Dallas, and Gregory Z. Ross of Paia, Maui; daughters, Kathleen (Barry) Aoki of Lahaina, Maui, and Sharon Zalsos of Wailuku, Maui; brother, John (Yong) Ross of Honolulu; sister, Suzanne (Brian) Gailer of New Zealand; grandchildren, Shawn Anceta of Waimea, Talexi Ancheta-Ross of Waimea, and Dustin Metzler Jr. of Olinda, Maui.; great-grandchild, Keoni Tarply-Ancheta of Waimea. Online condolences may be made at www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com.
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Historical Traveler Reviews Los Milagros Hotel Cabo San Lucas
Thanks from Alaska!
What a relief! After all of the overpriced and crowded resorts, this hotel offers a quiet, romantic setting with a great price. This was our first trip to Cabo and we will definitely stay at Los Milagros again. The hostess, Sandra, is very friendly and helpfull along with all of the staff. The gardens, tropical birds, and fountain allow relaxation and total vacation bliss. Very romantic but not stuffy and walking distance to everything Cabo San Lucas has to offer.
Heaven on Earth
My husband and I just spent a week at Los Milagros hotel in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. It was the best holiday we've had in years. This boutique hotel is truly amazing. It was so beautiful - the flowers, the fountain, the sunny terrace.... We loved it. The hotel's owners, Ricardo and Sandra, were lovely hosts. They were so helpful in planning our trip. This place is a little slice of heaven. Everything was impecable. I can't image a more perfect hotel in the world.
Wonderful Charm in the Center of All
Just returned from four nights at Los Milagros. Frommer's and the hotel's web site had our expectations high and we were not disappointed. The hotel is within walking distance of the marina, beaches, shopping and a myriad of restaurants. The architectural details, the lushness of the garden, the background music and the candles at night created an atmosphere of warmth and intimacy. Saundra and Ricardo are the on-site owner's and their personal touch was evident everywhere.
Saundra's knowledge of the city allowed us to experience restaurants that are not in the tour guides and our friend's hadn't discovered after years of travel to the area.
In short, an extraordinary value for a lovely hotel. We're already eagerly recommending it to all of our friends!
A Little Gem in the city
On our recent trip to Cabos San Lucas, we stayed in Los Milgros Hotel. Located right in the city and within close proximity to restaurants, shopping, nightlife, the marina, Medano and Lover's Beach, we found this hotel to be a perfect choice for our needs.
From the moment we entered the courtyard consisting of lush tropical plantings, beautiful stone and tile work, fountain, and small swimming pool, we knew we were "home" for the week. We chose the penthouse, based on other reviews we had read and were pleasantly surpirsed at it's spaciousness, full tiled kitchen, lovely tiled bathtub, ample closet and excellent natural light. The penthouse it accessed by lovely tile stairs off of the sun terrace, a perfect spot to read or mingle with other guests. In addition to this seating area, there are other shaded areas on the main level near the fountain and swimming pool.
The innkeepers, Sandra and Ricardo were most hospitible and forthcoming to offer advice on where to go for any of our needs. We highly recommend this small hotel and it is truly a good value at $75 U.S. per night!
A Lovely Oasis
My husband and I recently returned from our first trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. I found the Los Milagros Hotel on the internet and it sounded ideal for what we wanted. I wanted something in the heart of Cabo, small, reasonable and non-mega resort and that is exactly what we got. Cabo is a busy, throbbing town. However, after a long day of fishing, sight seeing, shopping etc., the Los Milagros was a quiet beautiful refuge. Situated only a little over a block from the gorgeous marina, one enters via a beautiful gate into an oasis. The 11 room hotel is situated in the most ideal spot for really experiencing Cabo and yet you are in a walled garden environment. Gorgeous tropical flowers abound with the sound of a beautiful fountain always within hearing distance. A small cobalt blue swimming pool is in the heart of the hotel outdoor sitting area with a lovely second floor terrace overlooking it. The rooms are clean and rustic in their native decor but quite adequate. The Los Milagros was a real find and we are already making plans for our next visit!
What a wonderful surprise
Even though Cabo is a small town I am constantly amazed at the hidden treasures. I am a Mexican citizen and travel to Cabo not only for pleasure but also on business. I had the opportunity to finally experience this treasure first hand. Friends of ours took over the entire hotel and were married in the courtyard. I have never seen a more romantic setting amidst a glorious garden. I highly recommend this spot not only as a tranquil retreat but also a get away spot for a special event. I now know where I will be staying each and every time I come to Cabo in the future both for business as well as pleasure.
I am a new convert to the world of boutique hotels.
The Perfect Oasis in Downtown Cabo!!
As I often travel to Cabo I have had the privelege of sampling many hotels in the area: From the Palmilla Hotel to the Sheraton. The best value I have found in Cabo is Los Milagros Hotel. The rooms are nicely appointed: quiet minisplit A/C, television, phone and even internet hookup! It's ideal location, just a block from the marina and close to all, makes it unncessary to even rent a car. Everything is pretty much within walking distance. You could literally crawl from Cabo Wabo to the hotel (Not that I will admit to it). With all the hustle and bustle around town, when I walked up to the hotel and its unassuming facade, I saw the garden and fountain and I felt at home. The staff was very helpful. On my last trip I finally managed to stay there. Last time I tried it was completely booked. I was told a movie was being filmed in town (Troy) and the production staff took over the hotel. I was given the penthouse for about the same price of a regular room. Ask for it if its available, its got the nice tub and full kitchen. All in all, I would gladly recommend Los Milagros to the traveller who is looking for value and a different experience than that of the big hotels. Not that staying at the One and Only Palmilla is bad by any means. I just wanted to sample a different flavor this time. I was pleasantly suprised and really enjoyed my stay. Thank you Sandra and Ricardo for a memorable stay.
Los Milagros Hotel, A Real Treat.
We arrived In Cabo San Lucas 04/04 without a reservation and were fortunate to find this oasis of hospitality and warmth. Los Milagros, a small inn in the heart of Cabo, features a colorful courtyard garden setting. The innkeeper, Sondra, a transplanted New Yorker was a great host. Her sense of humor, graciousness and friendly manner encouraged converstion among guests, resulting in group dinners in Sondra's favorite out of the way places. Our 5 night stay became a 9 night stay when we returned from La Paz because our experience was comfortable, relaxing and fun.
Jewel of the non-resort hotels
If you're looking for a nice, quite place to stay (non-mega-resort) that is central to Cabo, then this is the place! It's a small hotel with a charming courtyard. Has a small pool and is built along the ridge of a hill overlooking downtown and the nearby mountains. Very reasonable (US$65) considering the very nice accomodations, excellent location and pleasant staff. Some of the rooms are larger and have kitchenetts. It's really a jewel!
Great trip to Cabo
Had the pleasure of staying at the Los Milagros 2 years ago. What a great little inn!
Not much to look at from the street - but once you get inside the steel gates you've reached a little piece of Mexican paradise!
Quaint rooms, quite romantic. A gorgeous pool & garden area. The small pool with the subtle lighting made for a very nice (and romantic) skinny dip after a late night of tequila shots throughout the city.
Convenient to downtown, places to eat and of course party!
If you like small little inns without all the bells & whistles of large resorts.... check this place out!
TripAdvisor Reviews Los Milagros Hotel Cabo San Lucas
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Cabo San Lucas, short but sweet
Saturday 9 May - Monday 11 May
Two days at sea to reach Cabo San Lucas.Saturday morning the sea was so calm and we sat on deck and spotted lots of turtles and dolphins, and once again the Aldi binoculars were very handy.There was a formal night, but for 11 weeks on the road a suit is an indulgent addition in Peter's port so we ordered from the restaurant menu and ate in our cabin. Excellent idea! Main course was reef and beef - a lobster tail and ...
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
... harbour we took a coach trip through Cabo San Lucas, very pretty and again so immaculate, we finished the trip off at a lovely Bar right on a cliff top over looking the bay. It was quite a short trip as they can only show you what's there and to be honest it's a beach resort so other than hotels, golf courses, restaurants and bars there isn't a lot there but I would definitely come back to either of the Mexican ports we have visited for a beach holiday, we have been ...
Los Cabos
... beach, pool, town, nap, eat or drink. Or a combination. And we love all of those choices. My skin is clearing, my smile returning.
It's hard to feel bad about yourself when an earnest hand reaches for yours to spin you round the dance floor. Yes. Now. No is not an option. It's time to let go. Time to dance.
Full sails and tall tales
Our final day in Cabo WAS to have be a quiet one, but sometimes our travel web takes us in another direction.
We were leaving the marina Saturday evening when accosted by a representative who asked if we wanted to do a timeshare presentation, (we had been dodging him and his cohorts all week).....nothing to do today so "what the heck"....so this morning at 11 am we were picked up by free taxi and transported 20 minutes along ...
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Skip to comments.Spam Turns Serious and Hormel Turns Out More (economic bright spot)
Posted on 11/15/2008 6:35:31 AM PST by xtinct
The economy is in tatters and, for millions of people, the future is uncertain. But for some employees at the Hormel Foods Corporation plant here, times have never been better. They are working at a furious pace and piling up all the overtime they want.
Jerrys Other Place sells a Spamburger for $6.29. The workers make Spam, perhaps the emblematic hard-times food in the American pantry.
Through war and recession, Americans have turned to the glistening canned product from Hormel as a way to save money while still putting something that resembles meat on the table. Now, in a sign of the times, it is happening again, and Hormel is cranking out as much Spam as its workers can produce.
In a factory that abuts Interstate 90, two shifts of workers have been making Spam seven days a week since July, and they have been told that the relentless work schedule will continue indefinitely.
(Excerpt) Read more at nytimes.com ...
Obama responsible for Spam and Velveta rejuvination!!
Didn't both of these products originate during the great depression?
article says they did...
A heckuva lot of people in this country just plain LIKE Spam. My wife is one of them.
I only read the excerpt. :)
I bought many cans of Spam a few weeks ago - just in case...
Product has a real long shelf life and it's going to stay there on the shelf - just in case...
I remember reading somewhere a long while back that Hawaii consumes the most spam of any state. I always thought that was kinda funny and odd at the same time.
Lovely Spam!
Spam fed the Russian Army for the 2nd half of WW2. There is a Spam festival in Russia yearly.
I notice you didn't say YOU like spam. LOL
Sometimes there is nothing better than crispy fried spam on toast with a smear of Hellman's mayo.
You and my husband can go out for a burger somewhere. We girls can have Spam sammies. :)
I bet Spam sales volume could be used a an economic predicter. Tough times ahead?
Glenn Beck said on his radio progam one day this week that he pays a small fortune for economic/financial advice...he said: "Please, go buy food, NOW!"
Yes, Spam and Velveeta are a treat for some folks. But I'd bet you'll see a SERIOUS spike in coronary artery disease within a few years. Maybe even enough to take down Obama's universal health care system.
Euthanasia. Yeah, EUTHANASIA, that's the ticket.
I have always found SPAM to be costly for the amount of meat you get. I generally buy the generic SPAM at Walmart.
I have to agree that fried SPAM is delicious, and my family loves it.
Growing up I always hated SPAM because my parents never cooked it and I could not get over the icky jelly all over a cold lump of meat. Come to think of it my parents never could cook very well.
I'm all about grilled chicken salad...
Oddly, name-brand spam is not really all that cheap when you price it by the pound... There are lots of meats cheaper than spam.
Here's a recipe for everyone, to help you get through the 4 lean years of Obamanomics:
RECIPE: My wife has made spam cassarole for years. Slice spam into 2x2 squares a quarter inch thick. Slice white potatoes thin (about 5 times as much potatoes as spam), mix both in a bowl with some margarine and seasoning (we use Morton's "Nature's Seasoning"), pour into a buttered cassarole dish and bake at 350 until the potatoes are tender and it's browned on top. I teased her about it for years, but it's surprisingly good.
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I see 2 hotdogs, rice?, spam, but can't guess at the other stuff. What is the brown pile on the right? And what's the top left stuff?
It's $6 a pound around where I live. That is not an economy food; it's a luxury I buy as an occasional treat for my son, who devours it. One $6 chunk of spam is gone in less than two minutes. Where the saving is in that, I don't know.
Velveeta doesn't last that long, although it has a longer refrigerator life than real cheese. The expiration date is pretty accurate according to my experience.
When we go to Hawaii, we always look for the foods the locals eat. Cheap (by Hawaiian stds) and pretty tasty.
Oh yeah, I skip the spam!
Just had Spam this week. About every 3-4 months, I have the urge.
layer slices of Spam with slices of mozzerella, cover with spaghetti sauce, bake for an hour. A little garlic bread, and about a gallon of thirst quencher, and you're good to go.
I Love Spam. Make it with Shells and Velveeta cheese. Yum! :)
Count me as one. Either fried or sliced very thin and piled on a sandwich.
Hmmm... if I had to... I'd go back to what kept me going in college: peanut butter (Jiff smooth variety) & strawberry jam sam'itches, pancakes, & raman noodles.
SPAMBURGER® Eating Contest
yes, spam should only be used as a weapon.
I've never been to Hawaii, so would you please identify the other food items that are not as readily indentifiable as the spam?
I used to eat that stuff. It was okay if it was fried to a crisp and eaten on a sandwich with mustard. But during these upcoming hard times I'm out of luck. There's too much salt and fat and being a heart patient I just won't be able to eat it. Then again, if you're hungry enough you'll eat just about anything.
I remember seeing a large depot of cases of Spam somewhere overseas
during WWII.
It was a stacks of cases maybe 20 or more cases high, laid out in a
"U" shape and commonly called
"Spam Canyon".
My dad was a teenager in England in the early years of the war, before the US entered after Pearl Harbor. England was blockaded and starving. The shipping convoys from North America were packed with cheap, high-calorie foodstuffs. Dad survived on Spam and peanut butter for a couple of years, and can't tolerate eating either of them to this day.
Yeah, but can you use those other meats as a doorstop for six months before eating them, and can you use their jelly to lube your bicycle chain?
I didn't think so.
Love that picture, Lady Jag... rofl
omg... you're killing me... roflmao!!!
I think some of that stuff is featured in the movie "Alien."
Do you like sushi?
rofl... are you a PhotoShop expert? These are great.
I'm getting hungry posting these and I have no Spam!
Rack of Spam was a real winner at the Hicks cookout in RI a few years ago.
What the heck is the black thing on the right??
That's about a 4000 calorie lunch, and Hawaiians eat them on a regular basis. More Spam is sold in Hawaii than anywhere else- a favorite K-Rat item brought back from the Nisei 100th Bn and 442nd RCT who fought in North Africa and Europe during WWII.
" ... too much salt ..."
Look for Spam Lite, in the pale blue can.
Guess I should buy it once in a while!
BTW, I also saw a Velveeta commercial on TV yesterday.
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About 14 years ago I accepted a transfer to Winnipeg where I was inspired a by a friend to start making cloth dolls before that I studied art and made jewellery, painted and pretty much did what ever ...
About 14 years ago I accepted a transfer to Winnipeg where I was inspired a by a friend to start making cloth dolls before that I studied art and made jewellery, painted and pretty much did what ever inspired me. In January I moved my art dolls to their own home on etsy, so you can find them at www.nancyperennec.etsy.com
I am as crazy about fabric, ribbon and beads as most women are about shoes. I'd rather fabric shop than clothing shop any day... unless that is we're going to a vintage shop. I look at the clothes there as shopping for supplies as well.... another thing I can take apart and re-purpose.
I'm also a little nuts about learning technique and products. As such, I haven't settled into to being just a cloth doll artist, puppet maker, doll maker, jewelry designer, knitter or sculptor. I'm all of the above.
My art dolls, puppets and accessories have gone on to new homes around the world via ebay and etsy.
I am a member the ADO, Art Dolls Only, Art Doll Sculpting Guild, the South Etobicoke Doll Artists Guild, registered with International doll artist registry, daughter, sister, aunt, colleague, teacher and friend.
I get inspiration from books and movies and everyday life and other peoples creativity.
I try to be especially careful in my listings to make them as accurate as possible but should you have a question please feel free to contact me. Buying an art doll is an investment for a collector and I will give you as much background as you need in how I came about constructing the piece.
All my dolls are signed and most uniquely one of a kind. I do on occasion make a doll from a pattern of an artist I may have come across. These patterns help me learn new techniques and I always give credit where credit is due.
Thanks for spending time with me.
Oh so cute!!!!
An original jointed cloth art doll sewing pattern. 37 pages of detailed instructions including step by step colour photos, options for hair, detailed face painting and body blushing instructions. Pattern pieces need to print on 8-1/2 x 11 inch paper.
Recommended for intermediate doll makers, but is a great learning tool for beginners as it offers lots of detailed instructions.
Includes tutu, ballet slippers, overskirt, hair options, face painting and body blushing instructions. Unique joints, and armature allow for easy movement.
create a hand armature
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Drivers may be in for a treat at the pumps this holiday season. Local gas prices are dropping close to three dollars per gallon.
While the average cost of gas in the state of Georgia sits at $3.19, prices as low as $3.02 have been spotted around town.
Experts say the price of oil will continue to yoyo due to low demand and drivers say it couldn't have come at a better time.
"I love the gas prices being as low as they can because the cost of living is so high now. Anytime you can save some money...it's a blessing," said Albany Driver Howard Seamon.
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WASHINGTON — An aide to Hillary Rodham Clinton and the White House pushed back Tuesday against Republican strategist Karl Rove for suggesting that the former secretary of state's health could be an issue if she runs for president in 2016.
Rove told Fox News, for which he is a commentator, that Clinton had a "serious health episode" that would be a legitimate issue for her in a potential presidential campaign "whether she likes it or not."
The New York Post reported Tuesday that Rove suggested at a private conference near Los Angeles last week that Clinton suffered brain damage. Rove disputed that he was referring to any brain damage.
"I didn't say she had brain damage. I said she had a serious health episode," he said on Fox News.
Clinton spokesman Nick Merrill called Rove's comments "flagrant and thinly veiled. They are scared of what she has achieved and what she has to offer."
The tussle between the former top political adviser to President George W. Bush and Clinton's team came as the 66-year-old former first lady considers running for president again. Clinton is the leading Democratic contender for president but has not said whether she will seek the White House.
As President Barack Obama's secretary of state, Clinton fell ill with a stomach bug in December 2012 after returning from a trip to Europe. The illness left her severely dehydrated. While at home, she fainted and fell and suffered a concussion.
During a follow up examination on Dec. 30, doctors discovered a blood clot in a vein that runs between the skull and the brain behind her right ear, She was treated with blood thinners and released after a brief hospitalization.
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Cool music website, create playlists from a wide variety of popular and more 'under the radar' artists and play em on your wii. The best made-for-wii interface currently in existence, as far as I know.
A 'start page' for the wii with a number of preset links to Wiicade, Penny Arcade, YouTube, Slashdot, Wikipedia and other popular websites, a google search bar, a normal URL entry bar, and a tabbed browsing feature.
The tabbed browsing is especially useful when coupled with Finetune, since you can have your music playing in one tab while you browse on others. Hopefully Opera/Nintendo will actually include this feature in the full release. It seems like a bit of a no-brainer :/


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Surface modification and ageing of PMMA polymer by oxygen plasma treatmentAlenka Vesel | Miran Mozetic
Volume 86, Issue 6, January 2012, Pages 634-637
We present a study on ageing of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) polymer treated with oxygen plasma. Oxygen plasma was created with an RF generator operating at a frequency of 27.12 MHz and a power of 200 W. The oxygen pressure was 75 Pa. The samples were treated for different time from 5 s to 60 s. The chemical modifications of the surface after plasma treatment were monitored by XPS (X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy), while the wettability and ageing effects were studied by WCA (water contact angle measurements). The samples were aged in dry air or in water. In the case of dry air, the least pronounced ageing was observed for the sample treated for 60 s. For samples aged in water, however, the lowest ageing rate was observed for the sample treated for 5 s. The samples were ageing slightly faster in water than in air. We also investigated the temperature effect on ageing of plasma treated samples. A set of samples was stored in a refrigerator at 5 °C and the other set was placed into an oven at 50 °C. The ageing rate of the samples stored at 5 °C was significantly lower than for the samples stored at 50 °C, so cooling the samples help keeping the required surface properties. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy: Silver salts revisitedAna Maria Ferraria | Ana Patrícia Carapeto | Ana Maria Botelho Do Rego
Volume 86, Issue 12, July 2012, Pages 1988-1991
The assignment of silver oxidation state by XPS is a matter of large controversy. In fact, a large discrepancy of binding energy values for its most intense peak, Ag 3d, exists in the literature. Auger parameter is useful to distinguish Ag(0) from other oxidation states but useless for identifying other oxidation states. In this work, using salts where Ag exists solely in the form of Ag (I), the oxides Ag 2O and AgO and a mechanical mixture of them, we could demonstrate that Ag(I) and Ag(III) are identifiable much more by their peak shape and width than by their absolute binding energy. For the first time, the XPS peak fit was performed in a way compatible with the presence of Ag(I) and Ag(III) in AgO with 1:1 (v/v) stoichiometry as predicted by other properties, namely its diamagnetism. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Aluminum scandium nitride thin-film bulk acoustic resonators for wide band applicationsMilena Moreira | Johan Bjurström | Ilia Katardjev | Ventsislav Yantchev
Volume 86, Issue 1, July 2011, Pages 23-26
Piezoelectric c-textured Al(1-x)ScxN thin films, where the Sc relative concentration, x, varies in the range 0-0.15 have been studied in view of radio frequency (RF) electro-acoustic applications. Thin film bulk acoustic wave resonators (FBARs) employing these films were fabricated and characterized as a function of the Sc concentration for the first time. The measured electromechanical coupling is found to increase by as much as 100% in the above concentration range. The results from this work underline the potential of the c-textured Al(1-x)ScxN based FBARs for wide band RF applications. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Quantification of silver ion release, in vitro cytotoxicity and antibacterial properties of nanostuctured Ag doped TiOK. Jamuna-Thevi | S. A. Bakar | S. Ibrahim | N. Shahab | M. R M Toff
2 coatings on stainless steel deposited by RF magnetron sputtering
Volume 86, Issue 3, October 2011, Pages 235-241
Surface treatments on biomaterials using several methods have greatly reduced the in vivo bacterial attachment, surface colonization and formation of biofilm. In this study, the effect of silver (Ag) ion release against in vitro antibacterial activity and cytotoxicity of 1-4wt% Ag doped titania (TiO 2) thin film coatings were evaluated. These coatings were deposited for 1-6 h onto stainless steel substrate (SS) using (radio frequency) RF magnetron sputtering technique. The coatings predominantly in the crystalline anatase phase were configured using X-ray Diffraction (XRD). Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) observation showed the presence of Ag-TiO2 nanoparticles of less than 100 nm in all the coated surfaces confirming the formation of nanostructured coatings. An initial rapid release, followed by a sustained lower release of Ag ion concentration was measured between 0.45 and 122 ppb when all the coated substrates immersed in Phosphate Buffered Saline (PBS) for 1-10 days. The obtained concentration was less than the maximum toxic concentration for human cells; yet achieved antibacterial concentration, sufficient to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria. In vitro cytotoxicity results have indicated that 1-4 wt% of Ag doped TiO2 coatings had no adverse effect on mouse fibroblast proliferation, confirming its cytocompatibility. The antibacterial assessment was performed on 1 and 2 wt% Ag-TiO2 coatings using Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) whereby significant antibacterial activity was observed in 2 wt% Ag-TiO2 coatings. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Effect of the oxygen partial pressure on the microstructure and optical properties of ZnO:Cu filmsY. M. Tao | S. Y. Ma | H. X. Chen | J. X. Meng | L. L. Hou | Y. F. Jia | X. R. Shang
Volume 85, Issue 7, January 2011, Pages 744-748
Cu-doped zinc oxide (ZnO:Cu) films were deposited on Si substrates using radio frequency reactive magnetron sputtering at different oxygen partial pressures. The effect of oxygen partial pressure on the microstructures and optical properties of ZnO:Cu thin films were systematically investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), atomic force microscopy (AFM) and fluorescence spectrophotometer. The results indicated that the grain orientation of the films was promoted by appropriate oxygen partial pressures. And with increasing oxygen partial pressure, the compressive stress of the films increased first and then decreased. The photoluminescence (PL) of the samples were measured at room temperature. A violet peak, two blue peaks and a green peak were observed from the PL spectra of the four samples. The origin of these emissions was discussed and the mechanism of violet emission of ZnO:Cu thin films were suggested. © 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Growth of CuM. Bouaziz | J. Ouerfelli | S. K. Srivastava | J. C. Bernde | M. Amlouk
2SnS 3 thin films by solid reaction under sulphur atmosphere
Volume 85, Issue 8, February 2011, Pages 783-786
Cu2SnS3 thin film have been synthesized by solid state reaction under vapour sulphur pressure at 530 °C, during 6 h, via a sequentially deposited copper and tin layers Cu/Sn/Cu...Sn/Cu/Sn. The structure and the composition were characterized by X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Electron Probe Micro Analysis (EPMA). X-ray diffraction revealed that as the deposited film crystallizes in the cubic structure and the crystallites exhibit preferential 111 orientation of the grains. Moreover, EPMA analysis confirmed that the obtained film is stoichiometric. The SEM study shows the presence of spherical particles of ≈100-120 nm diameters. The optical absorption coefficient and band gap of the film were estimated by means of transmission and reflection optical measurements at room temperature. A relatively high absorption coefficient in the range of 104 cm-1 was indeed obtained and the band gap value is of the order of 1.1 eV. On the other hand, the electrical conductivity of Cu2SnS3 film prepared in the present experiment is suitable for fabricating a thin film solar cell based on not cheaper and environmental friendly material. © 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Linear antenna microwave plasma CVD deposition of diamond films over large areasA. Kromka | O. Babchenko | T. Izak | K. Hruska | B. Rezek
Volume 86, Issue 6, January 2012, Pages 776-779
Diamond thin films were grown by linear antenna microwave plasma CVD process over large areas (up to 20 × 10 cm 2) from a hydrogen based gas mixture. The influence of the gas composition (H 2, CH 4, CO 2) and total gas pressure (0.1 and 2 mbar) on the film growth is presented. For CH 4/H 2 gas mixtures, the surface crystal size does not show dependence on the methane concentration and total pressure and remains below 50 nm as observed by SEM. Adding CO 2 (up to 10%) significantly improves the growth rate. However, still no significant change of morphology is observed on films grown at 2 mbar. The crucial improvement of the diamond film purity (as detected by Raman spectroscopy) and crystal size is found for deposition at 0.1 mbar. In this case, crystals are as large as 500 nm and the growth rate increases up to 38 nm/h. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Review: Developments in micro/nanoscale fabrication by focused ion beamsChung Soo Kim | Sung Hoon Ahn | Dong Young Jang
Volume 86, Issue 8, February 2012, Pages 1014-1035
Focused ion beam (FIB) technology has become increasingly attractive for the fabrication of micro/nano structures for the purpose of the demands in industry and research. In this paper, various efforts to fabricate micro/nanoscale structure and geometrically complex structure are described, and their efficiency and structural stability are discussed. In order to fabricate such complex structures with micro/nanoscale features, the capability of the FIB is directly related to its destructive and constructive processes. It can also be used for modification and imaging in four basic modes. The fabrication processes, including both milling and deposition, are related to the precision fabrication of samples at the micro/nanoscale. By taking into account material processing rates, surface morphologies with nanoscale effects can be explained in detail. Finally, very recent developments using FIB will be reviewed. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Microstructure and indentation mechanical properties of plasma sprayed nano-bimodal and conventional ZrOL. Wang | Y. Wang | X. G. Sun | J. Q. He | Z. Y. Pan | C. H. Wang
2-8wt%Y 2O 3 thermal barrier coatings
Volume 86, Issue 8, February 2012, Pages 1174-1185
The nanostructured agglomerated feedstock used for plasma spraying was obtained by the nanoparticle reconstituting technique. Nanostructured and conventional ZrO 2-8wt%Y 2O 3 (8YSZ) thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) have been prepared by atmospheric plasma spraying (APS) on 45# steel substrates with the NiCrAlY as the bond-layer. The microstructure and phase composition of feedstocks and corresponding coatings were characterized. The top layer of nanostructured 8YSZ TBCs is denser and has fewer defects than that of conventional TBCs. The elastic modulus, micro-hardness and Vickers hardness of nanostructured 8YSZ TBCs exhibit bimodal distribution while the conventional 8YSZ exhibit mono-modal distribution. The elastic modulus and elastic recoverability were also obtained by the nanoindentation test. The results indicate that the elastic modulus of nanostructured 8YSZ coating is lower than that of conventional 8YSZ coating, but the nanostructured 8YSZ coating has higher elastic recoverability than that of the conventional 8YSZ coating. The prediction of the average elastic modulus was established by the mixture law and weibull distribution according to the fraction of phases with different molten characteristic. © 2011 Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Microstructure and property evolution of Cr-DLC films with different Cr content deposited by a hybrid beam techniqueWei Dai | Peiling Ke | Aiying Wang
Volume 85, Issue 8, February 2011, Pages 792-797
Cr-containing diamond-like carbon (Cr-DLC) films was deposited on silicon wafers by a hybrid beams system, which consists of a DC magnetron sputtering and a linear ion source. The chromium content in the films was adjusted by varying the fraction of Ar in the Ar and CH4 gas mixture. The composition, microstructure, surface morphology, mechanical properties and tribological behavior of the films were investigated by XPS, TEM, AFM, SEM, nano-indentation and tribological tester as a function of Cr content. It is shown that, as the Cr content increased from 1.49 to 40.11 at.%, the Cr-DLC films transfer from amorphous DLC with dispersed metallic-like Cr to composite DLC with carbide phases embedding in the DLC matrix, and the film surface morphology also evolve from flat surface into rough surface with larger hillocks. The amorphous Cr-DLC films exhibit a low friction coefficient and wear rate as pure DLC, while the composite Cr-DLC films show a higher friction coefficient and wear rate, although they possess a relatively high hardness. © 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Optical and electrical properties of Sn-doped CdO thin films obtained by pulse laser depositionB. J. Zheng | J. S. Lian | L. Zhao | Q. Jiang
Volume 85, Issue 9, February 2011, Pages 861-865
Transparent tin-doped cadmium oxide (Sn-CdO) thin films with different Sn concentration were deposited on quartz glass substrates by pulse laser deposition (PLD) at 400 °C. The film's crystallographic structure, optical and electrical properties were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM), UV-VIS spectrophotometer and Hall system. Results show that doping of Sn enhances the film's [111] preferred orientation and causes slight shift in the (200) Bragg angle towards higher value. The optical band gaps (Eg) of the Sn-doped films were found to increase with the increase of Sn doping concentration. In addition, proper doping of Sn evidently improves the electrical properties of CdO, such as the resistivity of the CdO film with 2.9 at% Sn doping is about one-twelfth of that of the CdO film, while the carrier concentration is about 13 times of that of the undoped. The improvements both in optical and electrical properties endow that the Sn-CdO thin films have potential application as TCO material for different optoelectronic device applications. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Influence of thickness and annealing temperature on the electrical, optical and structural properties of AZO thin filmsF. Wang | M. Z. Wu | Y. Y. Wang | Y. M. Yu | X. M. Wu | L. J. Zhuge
Volume 89, Issue 1, March 2013, Pages 127-131
Transparent conductive Al-doped ZnO (AZO) thin films with various thicknesses between 520 and 1420 nm were deposited on quartz substrates by radio frequency (RF) magnetron sputtering at room temperature for thin film solar cells as transparent conductive oxide (TCO) electrode layers. After deposition, the samples were annealed in a vacuum ambient at temperatures between 250 and 550°C for a period of 30 min. The structural, electrical, and optical properties of these films have been analyzed as a function of the thickness and the annealing temperature by a series of characterization techniques, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), Hall effect measurements and spectrophotometry. All of these samples exhibited strong (002) diffraction peaks and the visible range transmittance was over 80%. In addition, with the increase of thickness, the Hall mobility increased from 4.88 to 7.86 cm 2/V, the resistivity decreased from 1.2 × 10 -2 Ω cm to 4.2 × 10 -3 Ω cm. Annealing in vacuum improved the crystallinity together with some changes of the electrical resistance that depended on the annealing temperature. The best characteristics have been obtained at 450°C, where the lowest resistivity was 2.7 × 10 -3 Ω cm for the thickest films. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Approximation of crystallite size and microstrain via XRD line broadening analysis in TiSiN thin filmsA. R. Bushroa | R. G. Rahbari | H. H. Masjuki | M. R. Muhamad
Volume 86, Issue 8, February 2012, Pages 1107-1112
In the present work, an approximation method was used to determine both the crystallite size and microstrain from XRD profile of TiSiN thin film deposited on high speed steel substrates. The estimated crystallite size obtained via this approximation method was in good agreement with the resulting microstructure observation using the scanning electron microscope (SEM). The approximation method was used to determine microstrain, and its corresponding compressive stress was related to the result of scratch adhesion measurement of the TiSiN thin film. Comparison of crystallite size and microstrain were investigated using different definitions of line broadening, β. The approximation method was found to be useful in cases when crystallite size and microstrain contributed in the line broadening simultaneously. This research demonstrated the reliability of using the approximation method in determining the resulting crystallite size and microstrain from the XRD line broadening analysis in the TiSiN thin films. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Recent developments in thin film electro-acoustic technology for biosensor applicationsI. Katardjiev | V. Yantchev
Volume 86, Issue 5, January 2012, Pages 520-531
The article reviews recent developments of the thin film electro-acoustic (TEA) technology in view of the design and fabrication of micro-acoustic transducers for biosensor applications. The use of the TEA technology leads to transducer miniaturisation, compatibility with the IC technology, possibility for multiplexing, decrease in fabrication cost, reduction of consumables, mass fabrication, etc. Focus lies on the design, fabrication and evaluation of the transducer performance in liquid media as judged by electro-acoustic behaviour and ultimately by mass and viscosity resolution. The analysis draws the conclusion that the thickness excited quasi-shear thin film bulk acoustic resonator technology is far ahead in its development with regard to other alternative approaches in terms of both performance and level of maturity. Consequently, the main aspects of the quasi-shear thin film bulk acoustic resonator (FBAR) technology from film synthesis and fabrication through to performance evaluation and demonstration are reviewed in detail. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
The effect of seed layer thickness on alignment and morphology of ZnO nanorodsH. Ghayour | H. R. Rezaie | Sh Mirdamadi | A. A. Nourbakhsh
Volume 86, Issue 1, July 2011, Pages 101-105
Thin films of ZnO of 20, 40,160 and 320 nm thickness were deposited on Si (100) substrates by rf-magnetron sputtering and then nanorods were grown on the seed layer at 95 °C for 2 h. The ZnO nanorods were synthesized in C 6H12N4 and Zn (NO3) 2·6H2O solution by a hydrothermal method and the effect of seed layer thickness on the alignment, diameter, density and growth rate of nanorods was studied. The results revealed that the alignment of nanorods depended on crystallinity, grain size and roughness frequency of the sputtered seed layer, so that, with increase of seed layer thickness, crystallinity improved. In addition the grain size increased and the roughness frequency decreased and hence alignment and diameter of nanorods increased. Finally, we present a model for the effect of seed layer thickness on the alignment and diameter of the nanorods. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Benchmark problems in rarefied gas dynamicsFelix Sharipov
Volume 86, Issue 11, May 2012, Pages 1697-1700
In order to identify the most efficient and reliable methods and solvers for modeling of rarefied gas flows, it is proposed to choose few benchmark problems to be solved by different methods. The main requirements to such problems, such as geometrical simplicity and small number of determining parameters, are formulated in the present work. Two benchmark problems are proposed. A comparison between numerical and experimental data of these problems available in the open literature is performed. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Synthesis and integration of tin oxide nanowires into an electronic noseG. Sberveglieri | I. Concina | E. Comini | M. Falasconi | M. Ferroni | V. Sberveglieri
Volume 86, Issue 5, January 2012, Pages 532-535
Single crystal nanostructures of semiconducting tin oxides have been fabricated and characterized as sensing materials for implementation in an electronic nose. The nanowires exhibit exceptional crystalline quality and a very high length-to-width ratio, resulting in enhanced sensing capability as well as long-term material stability for prolonged operation. A sensing device based on SnO 2 nanowires has been fabricated and comparatively tested in an array of chemical sensor with conventional thin film sensing device. Preliminary measurements ethanol/water mixtures demonstrate that nanowire-based sensors can be favourably implemented in the electronic nose and that they perform comparably with the conventional thin film layers. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Deposition and characterization of magnetron sputtered amorphous Cr-C filmsMatilda Andersson | Jonas Högström | Sigita Urbonaite | Andrej Furlan | Leif Nyholm | Ulf Jansson
Volume 86, Issue 9, March 2012, Pages 1408-1416
Thin films in the Cr-C system with carbon content of 25-85 at.% have been deposited using non-reactive DC magnetron sputtering from elemental targets. Analyses with X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy confirm that the films are completely amorphous. Also, annealing experiment show that the films had not crystallized at 500 °C. Furthermore, X-ray spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy show that the films consist of two phases, an amorphous CrC x phase and an amorphous carbon (a-C) phase. The presence of two amorphous phases is also supported by the electrochemical analysis, which shows that oxidation of both chromium and carbon contributes to the total current in the passive region. The relative amounts of these amorphous phases influence the film properties. Typically, lower carbon content with less a-C phase leads to harder films with higher Young's modulus and lower resistivity. The results also show that both films have lower currents in the passive region compared to the uncoated 316L steel substrate. Finally, our results were compared with literature data from both reactively and non-reactively sputtered chromium carbide films. The comparison reveals that non-reactive sputtering tend to favour the formation of amorphous films and also influence e.g. the sp 2/sp 3 ratio of the a-C phase. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Annealing effect of ZnO/Au/ZnO transparent conductive filmsH. M. Lee | Y. J. Lee | I. S. Kim | M. S. Kang | S. B. Heo | Y. S. Kim | Daeil Kim
Volume 86, Issue 10, April 2012, Pages 1494-1498
Au intermediate ZnO (ZAZ) thin films were prepared by radio frequency and direct current magnetron sputtering on glass substrates and then vacuum annealed. The thickness of each layer of the ZAZ films was set at 50 nm, 3 nm, and 47 nm, respectively. The structural, electrical, and optical properties of ZAZ films were investigated with respect to the variation of annealing temperature. As-deposited AZO films showed X-ray diffraction peaks corresponding to ZnO (002) and Au (111) planes and those peak intensities increased with post-deposition vacuum annealing. The optical and electrical properties of the films were strongly influenced by post-deposition annealing. Although the optical transmittance of the films deteriorated with an Au interlayer, as-deposited ZAZ films showed a low resistivity of 2.0 × 10 -4 Ω cm, and the films annealed at 300°C had a lower resistivity of 9.8 × 10 -5 Ω cm. The work function of the films increased with annealing temperature, and the films annealed at 300°C had a higher work function of 4.1 eV than the films annealed at 150°C. The experimental results indicate that vacuum-annealed ZAZ films are attractive candidates for use as transparent electrodes in large area electronic applications such as solar cells and large area displays. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Kinetics of borided AISI M2 high speed steelI. Ozbek | C. Bindal
Volume 86, Issue 4, November 2011, Pages 391-397
The present study reports on kinetics of borided AISI M2 high speed steel. Boronizing thermochemical treatment was carried out in a solid medium consisting of EKabor powders at 850 °C, 900 °C and 950 °C for 2, 4, 6 and 8 h, respectively. The presence of borides FeB and Fe2B of steel substrate was confirmed by optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results of this study indicated that the morphology of the boride layer has a smooth and compact morphology, and its hardness was found to be in the range of 1600-1900 HV. Depending on process time and temperature the thickness of boride layer measured by a digital instrument attached to an optical microscope ranged from 3 to 141 μm. Layer-growth kinetics were analyzed by measuring the extent of penetration of the FeB and Fe2B sublayers as a function of boronizing time and temperature. The fracture toughness of borides ranged from 4.80 to 5.21 MPa m1/2. Moreover, an attempt was made to investigate the possibility of predicting the iso-thickness of boride layer variation and to establish an empirical relationship between process parameters and boride layer thickness. Crown Copyright © 2011 Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Deposition of microcrystalline intrinsic silicon by the Electrical Asymmetry Effect techniqueD. Hrunski | F. Mootz | A. Zeuner | A. Janssen | H. Rost | R. Beckmann | S. Binder | E. Schüngel | S. Mohr | D. Luggenhölscher | U. Czarnetzki | G. Grabosch
Volume 87, Issue , January 2013, Pages 114-118
© 2012 Elsevier Ltd.Depositing microcrystalline intrinsic silicon films is an important step for the production of thin silicon tandem junction solar cells. Due to the high cost of capital equipment, it is becoming increasingly important to improve the processing speed of thin silicon films for continued commercial viability. In this work, a combination of the excitation frequencies 13.56MHz + 27.12 MHz was used for thin silicon film deposition. According to the electrical asymmetry, the DC self bias on the RF electrode was varied by adjusting the phase between the two applied frequencies. A single junction microcrystalline cell with above 5.5% efficiency was deposited in a Gen5 PECVD process using the Electrical Asymmetry Effect (EAE). The deposition rate was higher than 0.8 nm/s. A similar increase of the deposition rate in a pure 13.56 MHz discharge led to a strong degradation of the μc-Si:H quality and the single junction cell performance fell to 4% efficiency. It was found that layers deposited using the EAE have a better uniformity compared to layers deposited in a pure 27.12 MHz discharge. In comparison to traditional RF-PECVD processes, electrically asymmetric discharges allow to achieve a regime of plasma conditions with low ion energies and high electron densities.
Template-free to fabricate highly sensitive and selective acetone gas sensor based on WO3 microspheresYidong Zhang | Weiwei He | Hongxiao Zhao | Pinjiang Li
Volume 95, Issue , March 2013, Pages 30-34
In this paper, we described how WO3 microspheres have been synthesized by a simple hydrothermal treatment from the precursor of Na 2WO4 and CO (NH2)2 at 160 °C for 3 h. The sample was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), energy dispersive spectrum (EDS), scanning electronic microscopy (SEM), transmission electronic microscopy (TEM), high resolution transmission electronic microscopy (HRTEM), selected area electron diffraction (SAED), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Obtained results indicated that the average diameter of the as-prepared WO3 microspheres is ∼1 μm with orthorhombic phase. The WO 3 microspheres are constructed of polycrystalline WO3 nanoparticles. The thickness of the WO3 coating of the gas sensor is ∼2 μm. The WO3-based gas sensor exhibited a good sensitivity and high selectivity to acetone vapor at 200 °C. A possible mechanism for the acetone vapor gas sensing was proposed. © 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Diffusion kinetics of borided AISI 52100 and AISI 440C steelsYusuf Kayali | Ibrahim Güneş | Sinan Ulu
Volume 86, Issue 10, April 2012, Pages 1428-1434
In this study, the case properties and diffusion kinetics of AISI 440C and AISI 52100 steels borided in Ekabor-II powder were investigated by conducting a series of experiments at temperatures of 1123, 1173 and 1223 K for 2, 4 and 8 h.The boride layer was characterized by optical microscopy, X-ray diffraction technique and micro-Vickers hardness tester. X-ray diffraction analysis of boride layers on the surface of the steels revealed the existence of FeB, Fe 2B and CrB compounds. The thickness of boride layer increases by increasing boriding time and temperature for all steels. The hardness of the boride compounds formed on the surface of steels AISI 52100 and AISI 440C ranged from 1530 to 2170 HV 0.05 and 1620 to 1989 HV 0.05, respectively whereas Vickers hardness values of untreated steels AISI 440C and AISI 52100 were 400 HV 0.05 and 311 HV 0.05, respectively. The activation energies (Q) of borided steels were 340.426 kJ/mol for AISI 440C and 269.638 kJ/mol for AISI 52100. The growth kinetics of the boride layers forming on the AISI 440C and AISI 52100 steels and thickness of boride layers were also investigated. © 2012 Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
The influence of pH and bath composition on the properties of Ni-Co coatings synthesized by electrodepositionLiangliang Tian | Jincheng Xu | Songtao Xiao
Volume 86, Issue 1, July 2011, Pages 27-33
Ni-Co coatings were produced on Cu substrates by electrodeposition from electrolytes with different pH values and different Co2+ concentration. The current efficiency increases from 52.1% to 81.2% with the pH increasing from 2.0 to 5.4. It is clearly observed that the content of cobalt in the deposited coatings gradually increases from 9.4% to 19.6% as the pH value varies from 2.0 to 5.4. The Co content in the deposited coatings increases from 16.5% to 72.7% as the molar ratio of CoSO4/NiSO4 varying from 1:5 to 1:2 in electrolyte. XRD patterns reveal that the structure of the coatings strongly depends on the Co content in the binary coatings. Both granular and dendritic crystals were investigated by SEM and the different crystallization behaviors were illustrated. The saturation magnetization of the coatings goes up from 96.36 kAm-1 to 136.08 kAm-1 with the pH value increasing from 2.0 to 5.4. The saturation magnetization (M s) and coercivity (Hc) move up from 144.84 kAm -1 and 15.27 kAm-1 to 175.13 kAm-1 and 125.20 kAm-1 with the increase of Co in the electrolyte, respectively. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Evolution of residual stress states in surface layers of an AISI D2 steel treated by low energy high current pulsed electron beamK. M. Zhang | J. X. Zou | B. Bolle | T. Grosdidier
Volume 87, Issue , January 2013, Pages 60-68
© 2012 Elsevier Ltd.The quantitative evolution of the residual stress states in the surface layers of an AISI D2 steel after Low Energy High Current Pulsed Electron Beam (LEHCPEB) treatment has been investigated by using X-ray diffraction technique. The initial material contained mainly ferrite plus carbides and the ferrite had a compressive stress of about 560 MPa. After the LEHCPEB treatment, the residual stress of the ferrite in the surface layers became tensile in nature, reaching values as high as 730 MPa. A residual tensile stress also existed in the austenite formed at the surface. The stress increased from 170 MPa after 5 pulses to 700 MPa after 25 pulses of treatment. The evolution of the residual stress state in the surface layers can be explained by taking into account the fast thermal cycle, deformations induced by the dynamic thermal stress at the surface together with melting and phase transformations generated by the LEHCPEB treatment.


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Keep Calm and Vote Green: Fascism Is Not Coming
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Abu Zubaydah's sworn statement provides a chilling, first-person account of how U.S. officials tortured a man they wrongly believed was a top al-Qaida operative.
Steve Sack, Cagle Cartoons, The Minneapolis Star Tribune
The furry South American creatures may hold the cure to AIDS; Flickr gave up on its plan to sell prints of Creative Commons photos after much criticism; meanwhile, Dick Cheney admits he has no problem with innocent people being tortured. These discoveries and more after the jump.
How are we ever going to learn from our mistakes when we won't even admit they were errors at all?
It's now possible to have a conversation in English and Spanish on Skype without having to hire an interpreter; the Rolling Stone writer continues to research her controversial story on UVA students; meanwhile, former Sen. Mark Udall revealed a "smoking gun" regarding the CIA torture report but no one seems to have noticed. These discoveries and more after the jump.
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As the "Colbert Report" films its last few episodes, host Stephen Colbert comes to a startling realization: He's going to miss Fox News pundit Bill O'Reilly. Watch as the comedian pokes his final holes in O'Reilly's defense of unjustifiable, immoral acts such as CIA torture.
Having so many drones flying around may have "serious implications" for journalists and researchers; India named its first "yoga czar"; meanwhile, a Fox News interview shows the holes in Dick Cheney's defense of CIA torture. These discoveries and more after the jump.
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The "Trews" host weighs in on the Senate Intelligence Committee's CIA torture report and the right-wing media's response.
The time has come to ponder the implications of China overtaking the U.S. as the largest economy in the world earlier than previously projected; U.K. scientists have made a finding that could help us better treat obesity; meanwhile, perhaps what is most telling about the torture report is not what we can read, but what we can't. These discoveries and more after the jump.
Fortunately, there are two TV pundits who are, at the very least, trying to help Americans process the ignominy of CIA torture without resorting to blatant denial.
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With the release of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence report on the use of torture by the CIA after 9/11, the final defense of the indefensible by its perpetrators, advocates and publicists is falling apart before our eyes.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who's the head of the Senate Intelligence Committee, revealed that the CIA lied to many people, including former President George W. Bush, about the heinous torture methods it employed. Until 2006, that is.
That the release in Washington of a dense 450 page report on CIA torture conducted a decade ago would provoke massive demonstrations in the Middle East all along struck me as unlikely.
After four years of investigations, the Senate Intelligence Committee, charged with overseeing the CIA, released its "landmark report" on the agency's use of torture Tuesday morning.
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The Senate report is due out this week and is already the object of a Karl Rove style disinformation campaign by former President George W. Bush and others.
The Senate Intelligence Committee recently declassified documents on CIA torture during the Bush administration, inspiring the "Daily Show" host to take us on a "stroll down 'things we'd like to erase from our memory' lane."
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Sen. Dianne Feinstein's speech Tuesday was a chess move in a contest with the CIA, which has played hardball with the California Democrat's staff.
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Joe's Jeans released their spring campaign in a new video titled "Just A Perfect Day". The protagonists are liberated New Yorkers who live against the grain of society's standards, which in some cases means becoming a runaway bride (with jeans hidden below a wedding dress), and doing the morning "walk of shame", without any shame at all. Joe's wants to encourage their customers to let go of the standards for how we should be living, and start living up to our own personal standards. What does that mean? Well, we suspect it might cause a few cab riders to veer off course and do what they really want to do with their day.
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DL1961 Premium Denim recently released its Spring/Summer 2014 marketing campaign, meaning anyone who wasn't already staring out their NYC office window at the falling snow, dreaming of summer, will now proceed to do exactly that. The new campaign features a serene and ethereal beach photo session, exploring a range of expressive poses. Shot by Boo George, the release pays homage to the lazy New York summer. Some shots remind us of romantic summer films, and honestly, we can't stop playing this one over and over in our heads.
DL1961's latest offerings are designed using technologically-advanced, lightweight denim fabrics with immaculate cut and sew detailing, so in addition to longing for beach weather, we're craving a pair of these jeans too. See the full campaign below.
"As a brand that calls New York home, we love to capture the lifestyle and essence of those who wear DL1961 in their everyday lives – including summertime when denim is more uncommon," states Sarah Ahmed, DL1961's Creative Director. "For Spring/Summer the collection embodies the effortless spirit and simplicity of summer through our innovative technologies that keep you cool and comfortable."
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Ecouterre published an eye-opening article recently regarding one of our own favorite wardrobe staples: skinny jeans. But the eco-focused website didn't rave about how versatile they are or how many printed options are available for spring. They accused skinny jeans of nearly wrecking America's currency system:
In the late 1800s, when a single currency system was established, the bills were sustainably produced from waste fabric from the fashion industry. That's right: George Washington and Abraham Lincoln were printed on fibers processed from unwanted materials, entirely compiled from recycled scraps. But a recent article published over at the Washington Post last month sheds light on how the fashion world's love of figure-hugging jeans since the '90's has wreaked havoc on currency production, tainting the waste scraps with spandex and rendering them useless.
Imagine if your dollar bills suddenly came with a bit of stretch!
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"H&M Goes Eco-Friendly – Set to launch in February, H&M will launch its first line of clothing featuring recycled textile fibers from garments collected from their Garment Collecting Initiative. The collection features five classic denim pieces made from 20% recycled cotton.
This continues H&M's focus on environmentally friendly designs such as their Conscious Collection which will feature Amber Valletta as the face. "The trend is moving more and more towards working with recycled fabrics and as a designer you of course want to work with the latest trends and developments," says Jon Loman, the concept designer of the line."
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"The ascent of New York menswear label Public School hasn't been the bump-free upward glide that their much-buzzed-about status would suggest. BoF sat down with designers Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne, and stylist Eugene Tong, whose expert touch has helped put the young label's fresh mix of sportswear and tailoring on the fashion radar, to discuss the brand's rebirth.
"I think people give me more credit than is due," says Eugene Tong, senior style director at Details magazine, who styles the presentations of the burgeoning New York menswear label Public School. Tong is being humble. In fact, the fashion editor and stylist is arguably the quiet force behind the ascent of what is one of America's most promising young fashion brands.
When it comes to womenswear, stylists with a sharp editor's eye have long been one of the most potent weapons in a designer's arsenal. Carine Roitfeld (Tom Ford, during his Gucci years), Melanie Ward (Helmut Lang) and Venetia Scott (Marc Jacobs) are amongst the most prominent examples, whose personal style and unerring eye have helped showcase a designer's vision to maximum advantage. But on the menswear front, the phenomenon is less common.
Tong is an especially rare case: a consultant and collaborator who both personifies the label's ideal customer and happens to be a leading tastemaker, known for having his finger on the pulse of the menswear market and composing compelling looks that a wide range of men want to wear…" (Read more)
Via Business of Fashion.
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Here's a cool look behind the scenes at the Naked & Famous denim factory in Canada, via Capsule:
The Naked and Famous team have been part of the Capsule Show family for as long as we can remember. A family-run business itself, Naked & Famous denim is all made in Canada in a factory that's been in the family for decades. "My family has been manufacturing workwear for over 60 years in Canada, and this factory is a testament to our commitment to keeping domestic production alive and thriving," explains owner Brandon Svarc. "We have many old sturdy machines from the 1950s and 60s, all made from metal with no plastic parts. We even have a rare Union Special 43200G bulldog chain-stitching machine which is Made in USA but we had to track it down from a machine seller in the countryside in Japan!"
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There's a new brand of denim in town, and they're talking big. AYR features brand director Maggie Winter (formerly of J.Crew) and design director Jacqueline Cameron (of Calvin Klein/Madewell), which already has the DT team's collective eyebrow raised. These ladies have worked with brands whose reputations for good looking, well-fitting jeans have many women salivating for each release, so they must be cooking up something good.
Aside from their denim offerings, the brand is committed to delivering on must-have wardrobe essentials year-round: the building blocks that ensure you always have a favorite go-to piece at hand. They're launching in spring 2014, and we'll be waiting.
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Reminisce with us as we take a look back at the first day of Project Show, from super-cute animals (what's a trade show without cute animals?) to terrifying shoes and a superior lounge area, complete with ping pong.
Refreshing faces.
Shoes that bite back.
Reading about ourselves in the show program. #egoboost
For one fleeting moment, thinking we were on the beach.
Stay tuned for more Project Show coverage this week!
—DT Staff
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We tried on some shades at the MYKITA store opening in SoHo last night, celebrating the newest leg of the brand's increasingly large global reach. MYKITA's German eyewear is lightweight, comfortable, and stylish as hell… a combination you can't ignore. As if their frames weren't cool enough, the concept behind the location at 109 Crosby street is every bit as thought out.
From MC's review at Hey Mishka:
"No detail of this interior has been overlooked. Everything from the neon tubes that illuminate the building's original metal pipes along the ceiling to the structure of the shelves and the storage units (old air stewardess trolleys) have been honed to reflect the brand's unique image.
There was a real emphasis on preserving the building's original heritage as an Art Deco landmark while creating a vibrant show space for the product. You know those places that are just fun to shop in, even without champagne?"
See more photos here, as well as a video of rockjazz pianist ELEW performing live. Be sure to check out MYKITA at 109 Crosby Street!
—DT Staff
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Denim lovers in Brooklyn know of a little gem on Nassau avenue right at the fringe of Greenpoint and beginning of Williamsburg, where the brunch and dinner crowds form for Five Leaves and Nights & Weekends. Loren is a small white brick denim haven filled to its brim with made-in-Brooklyn jeans, vintage denim finds and related treasures like men's accessories and a selection of women's denim staples. Denim Therapy was invited in for a bottle of vodka (wrapped in a snug denim case, designed by Loren Cronk in a special collaboration with ABSOLUT) and some jeans-to-go. We finished the evening off with denim-themed cocktails at Nights & Weekends.
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Stay tuned for photos of DT's resident denim expert Raffael in his made-in-Brooklyn jeans!
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Rocky Mount, NC—North Carolina Wesleyan College recently relocated its Goldsboro adult degree program from 139 West Walnut Street to 1101 Parkway Drive. The college will hold a ribbon cutting at the new location on July 15 at 11:30 a.m. The public is invited to attend.
"It was sad to leave the downtown area where they have welcomed us for over 13 years," said Laura Estes, executive director of Wesleyan's ASPIRE Program. "However, we love the new visibility we have from Highway 70. We have already had new applicants who came in after they saw the sign on the building from the road."
Wesleyan began offering classes at the Parkway Drive location on June 23. The facility offers 11 classrooms compared with 7 at the downtown location and will better accommodate the growing enrollment of Wesleyan's ASPIRE Program (Adult Student Program: Innovative, Respected, Engaging), according to Dr. Evan Duff, Wesleyan's Vice President of Adult and Professional Studies.
Estes notes that she has heard many positive comments about the move from students as well as faculty, who say that the new location has the look and feel of a college.
Liz Meador, a Wesleyan English instructor, said students and faculty are excited about the updated computers and fresh furnishings. "I think students will take pride in the building and perform well in the atmosphere conducive to their learning and to achieving their academic goals," she said.
Wesleyan's ASPIRE program in Goldsboro provides multiple bachelor's degree programs for adults through the Office of Adult and Professional Studies. Mature men and women may tailor their course loads to meet personal, career, and life goals through accelerated classes, online, and hybrid courses, and other options.
The Goldsboro program offers degrees in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Criminal Justice, Educational Studies, Elementary Education (K-6), Marketing (online), Organizational Administration, Psychology, and Religious Studies.
The adult degree program in Goldsboro began at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in the mid-1970s and moved to the downtown location in 2001. Laura Estes has been an administrator with the program since 2000.
"We are excited about our new friendships and nearby businesses such as the YMCA and Pepsi," she said. "We look forward to becoming a good neighbor with a positive effect."
North Carolina Wesleyan College is a private, coeducational, liberal arts institution affiliated with The United Methodist Church. Current enrollment is approximately 1,600 traditional and adult students. The college offers bachelor's degrees in 28 majors and 18 minor degree programs and, in addition to the home campus in Rocky Mount, NC, supports nine regional locations throughout Eastern North Carolina. Visit www.ncwc.edu.


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The new series of Doctor Who starts a week tomorrow. Is Peter Capaldi ready for the adulation? Tom Baker, the fourth Doctor, loved it. His friend Laurie Taylor writes in a new book, In Confidence, that Baker once told him: "I always wanted to be loved, now I'm worshipped. I'm a sort of god in the science fantasy world. My fans don't go to Lourdes or Mecca, they come to Pontins."
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The accident is currently under investigation by the department and the driver is currently in custody, according to Morgan.