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Health care and safety in Belize
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Serving as a Volunteer overseas entails certain safety and security risks. Living and traveling in an unfamiliar environment, a limited understanding of the local language and culture, and the perception of being a wealthy American are some of the factors that can put a Volunteer at risk.
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The Peace Corps' highest priority is maintaining the good health and safety of every Volunteer. Peace Corps medical programs emphasize the preventive, rather than the curative, approach to disease. The Peace Corps in Belize maintains a clinic with a full-time medical officer who takes care of Volunteers' primary healthcare needs. Additional medical services, such as testing and basic treatment, are also available in Belize at local, American-standard hospitals. If you become seriously ill, you will be transported either to an American medical facility in the region or to the United States.
- 1 Health Issues in Belize
- 2 Helping You Stay Healthy
- 3 Maintaining Your Health
- 4 Women's Health Information
- 5 Your Peace Corps Medical Kit
- 6 Before You Leave: A Medical Checklist
- 7 Safety and Security—Our Partnership
- 8 Factors that Contribute to Volunteer Risk
- 9 Summary Strategies to Reduce Risk
- 10 Support from Staff
- 11 What If You Become a Victim of a Violent Crime?
- 12 Security Issues in Belize
- 13 Staying Safe: Don't Be a Target for Crime
- 14 Support in Belize
Health Issues in Belize
Volunteers generally enjoy good health while serving in Belize. The most common health problems among Volunteers are diarrhea, skin infections, dental problems, headaches, respiratory infections, minor injuries, and STIs. Most illnesses and accidents involving Volunteers are preventable and, to a considerable degree, under the Volunteer's control. When someone does contract an illness, it is often because of poor health practices.
But health problems also result from local environmental factors such as dust, humidity, insects, and disease-producing microorganisms. Exposure to tropical diseases like dengue fever, malaria, and hepatitis is possible, as well as being infected with intestinal parasites. There is also the potential for alcohol abuse.
Because malaria is endemic in Belize, you are required to take antimalarial pills. You will also be vaccinated against hepatitis A and B; tetanus and diphtheria; typhoid; rabies; and measles, mumps, and rubella.
Helping You Stay Healthy
The Peace Corps will provide you with all the necessary inoculations, medications, and information to stay healthy. Upon your arrival in Belize, you will receive a medical handbook. At the end of training, you will receive a medical kit with supplies to take care of mild illnesses and first-aid needs. The contents of the kit are listed later in this chapter.
During pre-service training, you will have access to basic medical supplies through the medical officer. However, you will be responsible for your own supply of prescription drugs and any other specific medical supplies you require, as the Peace Corps will not order these items during training. Please bring a three-month supply of any prescription drugs you use, since they may not be available here and it may take several months for shipments to arrive.
You will have physicals at midservice and at the end of your service. If you develop a serious medical problem during your service, the medical officer in Belize will consult with the Office of Medical Services in Washington, D.C. If it is determined that your condition cannot be treated in Belize, you may be sent out of the country for further evaluation and care.
Maintaining Your Health
As a Volunteer, you must accept considerable responsibility for your own health. Proper precautions will significantly reduce your risk of serious illness or injury. The adage "An ounce of prevention ..." becomes extremely important in areas where diagnostic and treatment facilities are not up to the standards of the United States. The most important of your responsibilities in Belize is to take the following preventive measures:
Many illnesses that afflict Volunteers worldwide can be avoided by proper water disinfection, safe preparation of food, careful selection of eating facilities, and good personal hygiene. Your medical officer will discuss specific standards for water and food preparation in Belize during pre-service training.
Volunteers can protect themselves from bites from disease-carrying mosquitoes by using insect repellent, wearing long-sleeved clothing when outdoors at night, sleeping under nets (provided by Peace Corps), and spraying permethrin in their bedroom when necessary.
Rabies is endemic in Belize, so you will receive a series of immunizations when you arrive. If you are exposed to an animal that is known to have or suspected of having rabies, inform the medical officer at once so that you can receive post-exposure booster shots.
Abstinence is the only certain choice for prevention of HIV/ AIDS and other STIs. To lessen risk, use a condom every time you have sex. Whether your partner is a host country national, a fellow Volunteer, or anyone else, do not assume this person is free of HIV/AIDS or other STIs. You will receive more information from the medical officer about this important issue.
Volunteers are expected to adhere to an effective means of birth control to prevent an unplanned pregnancy. Your medical officer can help you decide on the most appropriate method to suit your individual needs. Contraceptive methods are available without charge from the medical officer.
It is critical to your health that you promptly report to the medical office or other designated facility for scheduled immunizations, and that you let the medical officer know immediately of significant illnesses and injuries.
Women's Health Information
Pregnancy is treated in the same manner as other Volunteer health conditions that require medical attention but also have programmatic ramifications. The Peace Corps is responsible for determining the medical risk and the availability of appropriate medical care if the Volunteer remains in-country. Given the circumstances under which Volunteers live and work in Peace Corps countries, it is rare that the Peace Corps' medical and programmatic standards for continued service during pregnancy can be met.
Feminine hygiene items are available in-country.
Your Peace Corps Medical Kit
The Peace Corps medical officer provides Volunteers with a medical kit that contains basic items necessary to prevent and treat illnesses that may occur during service. Kit items can be periodically restocked at the medical office.
Medical Kit Contents
Ace bandages
Adhesive tape
American Red Cross First Aid & Safety Handbook
Antacid tablets (Tums)
Antibiotic ointment (Bacitracin/Neomycin/Polymycin B)
Antifungal cream (Tinactin)
Antiseptic antimicrobial skin cleaner (Hibiclens)
Butterfly closures
Cepacol lozenges
Dental floss
Diphenhydramine HCL 25 mg (Benadryl)
Insect repellent stick (Cutter's)
Lip balm (Chapstick)
Oral rehydration salts and Gatorade
Oral thermometer (Fahrenheit)
Pseudoephedrine HCL 30 mg (Sudafed)
Robitussin-DM lozenges (for cough)
Sterile gauze pads
Tetrahydrozaline eyedrops (Visine)
Water purification tablets
Before You Leave: A Medical Checklist
If there has been any change in your health—physical, mental, or dental—since you submitted your examination reports to the Peace Corps, you must immediately notify the Office of Medical Services. Failure to disclose new illnesses, injuries, allergies, or pregnancy can endanger your health and may jeopardize your eligibility to serve.
If your dental exam was done more than a year ago, or if your physical exam is more than two years old, contact the Office of Medical Services to find out whether you need to update your records. If your dentist or Peace Corps dental consultant has recommended that you undergo dental treatment or repair, you must complete that work and make sure your dentist sends requested confirmation reports or X-rays to the Office of Medical Services.
If you wish to avoid having duplicate vaccinations, contact your physician's office, obtain a copy of your immunization record, and bring it with you to your pre-departure orientation. If you have any immunizations prior to Peace Corps service, the Peace Corps cannot reimburse you for the cost. The Peace Corps will provide all the immunizations necessary for your overseas assignment, shortly after you arrive in Belize. You do not need to begin taking malaria medication prior to departure.
Bring a three-month supply of any prescription or over-thecounter medication you use on a regular basis, including birth control pills. Although the Peace Corps cannot reimburse you for this three-month supply, it will order refills during your service.
While awaiting shipment—which can take several months— you will be dependent on your own medication supply. The Peace Corps will not pay for herbal or nonprescribed medications, such as St. John's wort, glucosamine, selenium, or antioxidant supplements.
You are encouraged to bring copies of medical prescriptions signed by your physician. This is not a requirement, but they might come in handy if you are questioned in transit about carrying a three-month supply of prescription drugs.
If you wear eyeglasses, bring two pairs with you—a pair and a spare. If a pair breaks, the Peace Corps will replace it, using the information your doctor in the United States provided on the eyeglasses form during your examination. The Peace Corps discourages you from using contact lenses during your service to reduce your risk of developing a serious infection or other eye disease. Most Peace Corps countries do not have appropriate water and sanitation to support eye care with the use of contact lenses. The Peace Corps will not supply or replace contact lenses or associated solutions unless an ophthalmologist has recommended their use for a specific medical condition and the Peace Corps' Office of Medical Services has given approval.
If you are eligible for Medicare, are over 50 years of age, or have a health condition that may restrict your future participation in healthcare plans, you may wish to consult an insurance specialist about unique coverage needs before your departure. The Peace Corps will provide all necessary healthcare from the time you leave for your pre-departure orientation until you complete your service. When you finish, you will be entitled to the post-service healthcare benefits described in the Peace Corps Volunteer Handbook. You may wish to consider keeping an existing health plan in effect during your service if you think age or preexisting conditions might prevent you from reenrolling in your current plan when you return home.
Safety and Security—Our Partnership
Serving as a Volunteer overseas entails certain safety and security risks. Living and traveling in an unfamiliar environment, a limited understanding of the local language and culture, and the perception of being a wealthy American are some of the factors that can put a Volunteer at risk. Property thefts and burglaries are not uncommon. Incidents of physical and sexual assault do occur, although almost all Volunteers complete their two years of service without serious personal safety problems. In addition, more than 84 percent of Volunteers surveyed in the 2004 Peace Corps Volunteer Survey say they would join the Peace Corps again.
The Peace Corps approaches safety and security as a partnership with you. This Welcome Book contains sections on: Living Conditions and Volunteer Lifestyle; Peace Corps Training; and Your Health Care and Safety. All of these sections include important safety and security information.
The Peace Corps makes every effort to give Volunteers the tools they need to function in the safest and most secure way possible, because working to maximize the safety and security of Volunteers is our highest priority. Not only do we provide you with training and tools to prepare for the unexpected, but we teach you to identify and manage the risks you may encounter.
Factors that Contribute to Volunteer Risk
There are several factors that can heighten a Volunteer's risk, many of which are within the Volunteer's control. Based on information gathered from incident reports worldwide in 2004, the following factors stand out as risk characteristics for assaults. Assaults consist of personal crimes committed against Volunteers, and do not include property crimes (such as vandalism or theft).
- Location: Most crimes occurred when Volunteers were in public areas (e.g., street, park, beach, public buildings). Specifically, 43 percent of assaults took place when Volunteers were away from their sites.
- Time of day: Assaults usually took place on the weekend during the evening between 5:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m.— with most assaults occurring around 1:00 a.m.
- Absence of others: Assaults ususally occurred when the Volunteer was unaccompanied. In 82 percent of the sexual assaults the Volunteer was unaccompannied and in 55 percent of physical assaults the Volunteer was unaccompanied.
- Relationship to assailant: In most assaults, the Volunteer did not know the assailant.
- Consumption of alcohol: Forty percent of all assaults involved alcohol consumption by Volunteers and/or assailants.
Summary Strategies to Reduce Risk
Before and during service, your training will address these areas of concern so that you can reduce the risks you face.
For example, here are some strategies Volunteers employ:
Strategies to reduce the risk/impact of theft:
- Know the environment and choose safe routes/times for travel
- Avoid high-crime areas per Peace Corps guidance
- Know the vocabulary to get help in an emergency
- Carry valuables in different pockets/places
- Carry a "dummy" wallet as a decoy Strategies to reduce the risk/impact of burglary:
- Live with a local family or on a family compound
- Put strong locks on doors and keep valuables in a lock box or trunk.
- Leave irreplaceable objects at home in the U.S.
- Follow Peace Corps guidelines on maintaining home security Strategies to reduce the risk/impact of assault:
- Make local friends
- Make sure your appearance is respectful of local customs; don't draw negative attention to yourself by wearing inappropriate clothing
- Get to know local officials, police, and neighbors
- Travel with someone whenever possible
- Avoid known high crime areas
- Limit alcohol consumption
Support from Staff
In March 2003, the Peace Corps created the Office of Safety and Security with its mission to "foster improved communication, coordination, oversight, and accountability of all Peace Corps' safety and security efforts." The new office is led by an Associate Director for Safety and Security who reports to the Peace Corps Director and includes the following divisions: Volunteer Safety and Overseas Security; Information and Personnel Security; Emergency Preparedness, Plans, Training and Exercise; and Crime Statistics and Analysis.
The major responsibilities of the Volunteer Safety and Overseas Security Division are to coordinate the office's overseas operations and direct the Peace Corps' safety and security officers who are located in various regions around the world that have Peace Corps programs. The safety and security officers conduct security assessments; review safety trainings; train trainers and managers; train Volunteer safety wardens, local guards, and staff; develop security incident response procedures; and provide crisis management support.
If a trainee or Volunteer is the victim of a safety incident, Peace Corps staff is prepared to provide support. All Peace Corps posts have procedures in place to respond to incidents of crime committed against Volunteers. The first priority for all posts in the aftermath of an incident is to ensure that the Volunteer is safe and receiving medical treatment as needed.
After assuring the safety of the Volunteer, Peace Corps staff provide support by reassessing the Volunteer's work site and housing arrangements and making any adjustments, as needed. In some cases, the nature of the incident may necessitate a site or housing transfer. Peace Corps staff will also assist Volunteers with preserving their rights to pursue legal sanctions against the perpetrators of the crime. It is very important that Volunteers report incidents as they occur, not only to protect their peer Volunteers, but also to preserve the future right to prosecute. Should Volunteers decide later in the process that they want to proceed with the prosecution of their assailant, this option may no longer exist if the evidence of the event has not been preserved at the time of the incident.
The country-specific data chart below shows the incidence rates and the average number of incidents of the major types of safety incidents reported by Peace Corps Volunteers/ trainees in Belize as compared to all other Inter-America and Pacific (IAP) region programs as a whole, from 2001–2005. It is presented to you in a somewhat technical manner for statistical accuracy.
To fully appreciate the collected data below, an explanation of the graph is provided as follows:
The incidence rate for each type of crime is the number of crime events relative to the Volunteer/trainee population. It is expressed on the chart as a ratio of crime to Volunteer and trainee years (or V/T years, which is a measure of 12 full months of V/T service) to allow for a statistically valid way to compare crime data across countries. An "incident" is a specific offense, per Peace Corps' classification of offenses, and may involve one or more Volunteer/trainee victims. For example, if two Volunteers are robbed at the same time and place, this is classified as one robbery incident.
The chart is separated into eight crime categories. These include vandalism (malicious defacement or damage of property); theft (taking without force or illegal entry); burglary (forcible entry of a residence); robbery (taking something by force); minor physical assault (attacking without a weapon with minor injuries); minor sexual assault (fondling, groping, etc.); aggravated assault (attacking with a weapon, and/or without a weapon when serious injury results); and rape (sexual intercourse without consent).
When anticipating Peace Corps Volunteer service, you should review all of the safety and security information provided to you, including the strategies to reduce risk. Throughout your training and Volunteer service, you will be expected to successfully complete all training competencies in a variety of areas including safety and security. Once in-country, use the tools and information shared with you to remain as safe and secure as possible.
What If You Become a Victim of a Violent Crime?
Few Peace Corps Volunteers are victims of violent crimes. The Peace Corps will give you information and training in how to be safe. But, just as in the U.S., crime happens, and Volunteers can become victims. When this happens, the investigative team of the Office of Inspector General (OIG) is charged with helping pursue prosecution of those who perpetrate a violent crime against a Volunteer. If you become a victim of a violent crime, the decision to prosecute or not to prosecute is entirely yours, and one of the tasks of the OIG is to make sure that you are fully informed of your options and help you through the process and procedures involved in going forward with prosecution should you wish to do so. If you decide to prosecute, we are here to assist you in every way we can.
Crimes that occur overseas, of course, are investigated and prosecuted by local authorities in local courts. Our role is to coordinate the investigation and evidence collection with the regional security officers (RSOs) at the U.S. embassy, local police, and local prosecutors and others to ensure that your rights are protected to the fullest extent possible under the laws of the country. OIG investigative staff has extensive experience in criminal investigation, in working sensitively with victims, and as advocates for victims. We also, may, in certain limited circumstances, arrange for the retention of a local lawyer to assist the local public prosecutor in making the case against the individual who perpetrated the violent crime.
If you do become a victim of a violent crime, first, make sure you are in a safe place and with people you trust and second, contact the country director or the Peace Corps medical officer. Immediate reporting is important to the preservation of evidence and the chances of apprehending the suspect. Country directors and medical officers are required to report all violent crimes to the Inspector General and the RSO. This information is protected from unauthorized further disclosure by the Privacy Act. Reporting the crime also helps prevent your further victimization and protects your fellow Volunteers.
In conjunction with the RSO, the OIG does a preliminary investigation of all violent crimes against Volunteers regardless of whether the crime has been reported to local authorities or of the decision you may ultimately make to prosecute. If you are a victim of a crime, our staff will work with you through final disposition of the case. OIG staff is available 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week. We may be contacted through our 24-hour violent crime hotline via telephone at 202.692.2911, or by e-mail at email@example.com.
Security Issues in Belize
When it comes to your safety and security in the Peace Corps, you have to be willing to adapt your behavior and lifestyle to minimize the potential for being a target of crime. As with anywhere in the world, crime does exist in Belize. You can reduce your risk by avoiding situations that make you feel uncomfortable and by taking precautions. Crime at the village or town level is less frequent than in the larger cities; people know each other and generally will not steal from their neighbors. Tourist attractions in large towns, for instance, are favorite work sites for pickpockets. The following are some safety concerns in Belize.
Motor vehicle accidents. This is the single greatest risk to your safety in Belize. You must wear seat belts whenever they are available and avoid riding in the back of pickup trucks.
Robbery/burglary. The homes of some Volunteers have been robbed in the past, so you need to take the same precautions that you would take in the United States. The Peace Corps will advise you on proper home safety during training and requires landlords to install burglar bars and deadbolt locks on Volunteers' homes as needed.
Sexual assault. Volunteers have been targets of sexual assault in Belize. Alcohol consumption and cross-cultural differences in gender relations are often associated with sexual assaults, and the assailant is often an acquaintance of the Volunteer. Volunteers who take seriously Peace Corps/Belize's training regarding sexual assaults can minimize their risk. You are urged to report any assault or threat of assault to the Peace Corps medical officer so that staff can respond with appropriate support. Promiscuity can potentially put both men and women at risk.
Because homosexual behavior is illegal in Belize, gay and lesbian Volunteers must practice discretion.
Staying Safe: Don't Be a Target for Crime
You must be prepared to take on a large degree of responsibility for your own safety. Only you can make yourself less of a target, ensure that your house is secure, and develop relations in your community that will make you an unlikely victim of crime. In coming to Belize, do what you would do if you moved to a new city in the United States:
Be cautious, check things out, ask questions, learn about your neighborhood, know where the more risky locations are, use common sense, and be aware. You can reduce your vulnerability to crime by integrating into your community, learning the local language, acting responsibly, and abiding by Peace Corps policies and procedures. Serving safely and effectively in Belize may require that you accept some restrictions on your current lifestyle.
Volunteers attract a lot of attention both in large cities and at their sites, but they are likely to receive more negative attention in highly populated centers than at their sites, where "family," friends, and colleagues look out for them. While whistles and exclamations are fairly common on the street, this behavior can be reduced if you dress conservatively, avoid eye contact, and do not respond to unwanted attention. In addition, keep your money out of sight by using an undergarment money pouch, the kind that hangs around your neck and stays hidden under your shirt or inside your coat. Do not keep your money in outside pockets of backpacks, in coat pockets, or in fanny packs. And always walk with a companion at night.
Preparing for the Unexpected: Safety Training and Volunteer
Support in Belize
The Peace Corps' approach to safety is a five-pronged plan to help you stay safe during your two-year service and includes the following: information sharing, Volunteer training, site selection criteria, a detailed emergency action plan, and protocols for addressing safety and security incidents. Belize's in-country safety program is outlined below.
The Peace Corps/Belize office will keep Volunteers apprised of any issues that may impact Volunteer safety through information sharing. Regular updates will be offered in memorandums from the country director. In the event of a critical situation or emergency, Volunteers will be contacted through the emergency communication network.
Volunteer training will include sessions to prepare you for specific safety and security issues in Belize. This training will prepare you to adopt a culturally appropriate lifestyle and exercise judgment that promotes safety and reduces risk in your home, at work, and while traveling. Safety training is offered throughout service and is integrated into the language, cross-cultural, health, and other components of training.
Site selection criteria are used to determine safe housing for Volunteers before their arrival. The Peace Corps staff works closely with host communities and counterpart agencies to help prepare them for a Volunteer's arrival and to establish expectations of their respective roles in supporting the Volunteer. Each site is inspected before the Volunteer's arrival to ensure placement in appropriate, safe, and secure housing and work sites. Site selection is based in part on any relevant site history; access to medical, banking, postal, and other essential services; availability of communications, transportation, and markets; housing options and living arrangements; and other Volunteer support needs.
You will also learn about Peace Corps/Belize's detailed emergency action plan, which is implemented in the event of civil or political unrest or a natural disaster. When you arrive at your site, you will complete and submit a site locator form with your address, contact information, and a map to your house. If there is a security threat, you will gather with other Volunteers in Belize at predetermined locations until the situation is resolved or the Peace Corps decides to evacuate.
Finally, in order for the Peace Corps to be fully responsive to the needs of Volunteers, it is imperative that Volunteers immediately report any security incident to the Peace Corps medical officer. The Peace Corps has established protocols for addressing safety and security incidents in a timely and appropriate manner, and it collects and evaluates safety and security data to track trends and develop strategies to minimize risks to future Volunteers.


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So I am thrilled that Jimmy has taken a pause on his phenomenal creative journey to join us at PaperTigers. His books have taken his native Taiwan and also China and Japan by storm, and have been translated into many languages; alas, they are not as well represented as they should be in English. Please can we have more!
In our Gallery, Jimmy shares with us images from the three books that are available in English (When the Moon Forgot, The Blue Stone: A Journey Through Life, and The Sound of Colors: A Journey of the Imagination), as well as others — all depicting a physical journey within the realms of imagination: so head on over to the Gallery to find out more about Jimmy and his own personal journey as an artist, and to view some gorgeous examples of his vibrant artwork. (I should perhaps also point out that in the last few years Jimmy has also collaborated with well-known children's authors to create some wonderfully imaginative children's books – it would just be wonderful to have more of his own author-illustrator work available too.)
And is it possible that we have more for you? YES indeed! For alongside Jimmy's Gallery, we also have a very special Personal View "The Journey of Translation: Walking with Jimmy Liao", written by author Sarah L. Thomson, who adapted the three titles mentioned above for publication by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers as picture books in English for children. In the article she talks about the poetry within the books – and her article is itself a poetic tribute both to Jimmy's work and to the art of translating – do read it!
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Technology Update:FinFET: The Promises and the Challenges
While the new multi-gate or tri-gate architectures, also known as FinFET technology, deliver superior levels of scalability, design engineers face significant challenges in creating designs that optimize the promise of this exciting new technology. Jamil Kawa, group director of the Solutions Group, Synopsys, and Andy Biddle, product marketing manager, Galaxy Implementation Platform, Synopsys, explain how Synopsys is working with foundry partners and design teams to help them accelerate innovation and get the best out of their investments in FinFETs.
Design metrics including performance, power, area, cost and time to market have not changed since the inception of the integrated circuit (IC) industry. In fact, Moore's law is all about optimizing those parameters by driving to the smallest possible transistor size with each new technology generation. However, as process technologies continued to shrink towards 20-nanometers (nm), it became impossible to achieve a similar scaling of certain device parameters, particularly the power supply voltage, which is the dominant factor in determining dynamic power. Additionally, optimizing for one variable such as performance automatically translated to unwanted compromises in other areas like power.
Given the new emerging metric of performance per unit power (Koomey's law), one major design optimization alternative designers have in FinFETs, as compared to planar technology, is much better performance at the same power budget, or equal performance at a much lower power budget.
From Moore's Law, we can infer that FinFETs represent the most radical shift in semiconductor technology in over 40 years. When Gordon Moore came up with his "law" back in 1965, he had in mind a design of about 50 components. Today's chips consist of billions of transistors and design teams strive for "better, sooner, cheaper" products with every new process node. However, as feature sizes have become finer, the perils of high leakage current due to short-channel effects and varying dopant levels have threatened to derail the industry's progress to smaller geometries.
The FinFET transistor structure promises to rejuvenate the chip industry by rescuing it from the short-channel effects that limit device scalability faced by current planar transistor structures.
FinFET: A Technology PrimerFinFETs have their technology roots in the 1990s, when DARPA looked to fund research into possible successors to the planar transistor. A UC Berkeley team led by Dr. Chenming Hu proposed a new structure for the transistor that would reduce leakage current.
The Berkeley team suggested that a thin-body MOSFET structure would control short-channel effects and suppress leakage by keeping the gate capacitance in closer proximity to the whole of the channel. They proposed two possible structures (Figure 1).
Figure 1: Thin-body MOSFETs are the origin of today's FinFET transistors
Rotating the DG structure, which has the potential to provide the lowest gate leakage current, enables easier manufacturing using standard lithography techniques as the gate electrodes become self-aligned and the layout is similar to that of a planar FET (Figure 2).
Modern FinFETs are 3D structures that rise above the planar substrate, giving them more volume than a planar gate for the same planar area. Given the excellent control of the conducting channel by the gate, which "wraps" around the channel, very little current is allowed to leak through the body when the device is in the off state. This allows the use of lower threshold voltages, which results in optimal switching speeds and power.
Figure 2: From planar DG FET to FinFET
Other research teams have shown that FinFETs are scalable as long as it is possible to scale the thickness of the channel. For example, KAIST has demonstrated a 3-nm FinFET in its lab.
The FinFET PromiseLeading foundries estimate the additional processing cost of 3D devices to be 2% to 5% higher than that of the corresponding Planar wafer fabrication. FinFETs are estimated to be up to 37% faster while using less than half the dynamic power or cut static leakage current by as much as 90%.
FinFETs also promise to alleviate problematic performance versus power tradeoffs. Designers can run the transistors faster and use the same amount of power, compared to the planar equivalent, or run them at the same performance using less power. This enables design teams to balance throughput, performance and power to match the needs of each application.
Design Challenges – Minimizing ImpactIncreasingly, designers care less about packing more transistors on a die (Moore's Law) and more about delivering the best performance per Watt for the application. Interestingly, Jonathan Koomey has shown that the energy efficiency of computers has doubled nearly every 18 months since the first computers were built in the 1950s. Koomey's Law expands on Moore's law, especially given that quoting channel lengths is becoming less relevant. Given the abundance of transistors per unit area in advanced nodes, designers would use multi-processors at lower voltage to get the same throughput of a fewer number of processors at a higher voltage, sacrificing some additional area for the sake of saving power at the same throughput level.
The foundries want to make the transition to FinFET processes as transparent and smooth as possible for the design community. In order to do that, the EDA and IP industries need to work behind the scenes to ensure that the tools understand and model the complexities involved. Design teams want to take advantage of the power, performance and area benefits that FinFETs offer while still getting to market quickly and painlessly through a familiar process of creating the RTL and taking it through a backend implementation process.
IP Design Challenges – Not Just Another TransistorWhile developers can take a familiar design flow and work with FinFET technology in much the same way as their previous bulk CMOS designs, the quality of results they achieve will depend to a large extent on the quality of the IP they choose.
Developing optimized memory and standard cells (physical IP) for FinFET requires expertise and experience. An experienced design team will be able to exploit the features that FinFET structures offer in order to create the best physical IP and not leave any power savings or performance on the table.
In order to continue on the path of Moore's Law – and Koomey's Law – designers must be able to leverage the target technology for maximum benefit, and invariably, that means focusing on the details.
Synopsys has been working with industry and academic partners for several years to gain a detailed understanding of FinFET technology, and apply that knowledge to develop IP, tools and services for successful FinFET design.
As a leading tool and IP developer, Synopsys is uniquely qualified to provide specific FinFET tool methodologies and FinFET-based memory and standard cell IP to customers developing differentiated leading-edge products in a broad range of applications from mobile computing to enterprise.
As we move to FinFET, one of the challenges is the discrete size of the fin. Transistor width (W), which is one of the main variables for tweaking transistor sizes, is no longer a continuum. Discrete fin sizing brings a new variable in design, without any easy workarounds, that designers have never had to deal with before.
Furthermore, additional design levers usually utilized by the IP designer, such as varying the channel length or body biasing, are either much more restrictive or are of limited benefit due to the intrinsic characteristics of FinFET technology.
Another challenge has to do with the complexity of the model. The FinFET is a 3D structure that has a lot of subdivided resistance and capacitance compared with a planar structure. This 3D structure requires a more complex model and more data manipulation than planar transistors. The complexity of the model has implications for the whole backend flow including extraction, layout, DRC and LVS, for the engineers responsible for managing the design. Experience counts when it comes to optimizing FinFET designs efficiently in order to achieve the best quality of results.
Experience CountsWhen it comes to IP design, getting the best out of the new FinFET technology requires experience. Synopsys has spent several years understanding the characteristics of FinFET technology and applying those to create new standard cell architectures and memory compilers. Synopsys has successfully navigated through complex FinFET issues and has devised solutions for them. For example, there are specific challenges related to read-write access for memories. Synopsys has exploited the inherently low operating voltages of FinFETs to enable the design of memories with low retention voltages.
Another fundamental issue that determines a transistor's performance is its stress profile – the mechanical stress that we deliberately introduce into the device to enhance its performance. Because of its vertical fin, the FinFET has a significantly different stress profile from a planar transistor. Synopsys has been collaborating with industry partners from an early stage to apply its Technology Computer-Aided Design (TCAD) tools to the task of accurately modeling FinFET stress profiles (for more information, see TCAD Tools).
Synopsys continues to work closely with the major foundries to accurately capture all of the intricacies of FinFET technology, and to create models that we can use within the entire design flow from concept to implementation, including SPICE modeling, extraction and physical IP design.
TCAD ToolsTo harness the full potential of 3D FETs, wafer processing technologies are being developed to controllably dope the fin sidewalls and stress the fins to boost device performance. To support these efforts, TCAD tools are used by the foundries during development to guide and optimize the semiconductor fabrication process. An important example of the need for 3D TCAD simulation is in the process optimization of SRAM cells, where stress and doping proximity effects require that all transistors comprising the SRAM be simulated in a single structure. This is made possible by recent advances in 3D structure generation, mesh generation and parallel algorithms.
The small geometries targeted for FinFETs have introduced a concern with the impact of process variability on device and circuit performance. While these effects were negligible on higher geometry processes, they are now becoming first order effects. These variations caused by random dopant fluctuations, line edge roughness, layout induced stress, and other process variations ultimately manifest themselves as variations in device performance, in particular with threshold voltage shifts and local currents that impact timing and power. TCAD tools are used to simulate these effects and, ultimately, help build the device models used by EDA tools.
Synopsys has deployed Sentaurus TCAD (Figure 3) in FinFET research and development since 2005 at leading foundries, Integrated Device Manufacturers (IDMs) and research universities, and has made highly complex and sophisticated refinements to these tools as a result of this collaboration. These refinements include changes to our plasma-doping model, fin dimensional optimization to achieve device performance targets and modeling of the random process variations to improve device performance. Figure 3 shows an example of the 3D simulation performed by Sentaurus for p-channel FinFETs.
Figure 3: Stress fields in pFinFETs simulated with TCAD Sentaurus
Mask SynthesisMask synthesis is a key component in advanced manufacturing, used to post- process the resultant layouts produced by EDA tools and help compensate for limitations and effects in the lithography process used in manufacturing. The advanced geometries targeted for FinFET are expected to require self-aligned double patterning (SADP) in deposition manufacturing steps to create the fins rather than defining the fins lithographically. As the fins are tall and thin, traditional lithography/OPC methods would result in line-edge roughness problems.
The Synopsys Proteus product provides a comprehensive and powerful environment for performing full-chip proximity correction, building models for correction and analyzing proximity effects on corrected and uncorrected IC layout patterns. These products are the mask synthesis tool of choice for IDMs and foundries building FinFET-based designs. Synopsys is closely engaged with the foundries on refining and deploying the Proteus SADP solution.
Transistor ModelsFinFETs introduce much higher complexities for resistance and parasitic capacitance. Additional information is needed in the model for source/drain resistance extensions, contact resistances fringing effects and the wider number of coupling capacitances introduced by the three dimensional structures. The new behaviors are captured in new standardized models used by spice simulators. The Berkeley Short-channel IGFET Model for Common Multi-Gate (BSIM-CMG) compact model is used by SPICE simulators to ensure accurate simulation of designs using these new devices.
SPICE Simulation ToolsThe Synopsys SPICE and FastSPICE simulators have been used extensively by the leading FinFET foundries to validate correct and accurate functionality with the new BSIM-CMG models. These tools form the cornerstone for transistor level library and circuit design. The Synopsys HSPICE simulator has been selected as the gold standard for foundries introducing FinFETs. Synopsys has multiple simulators supporting the BSIM-CMG models, HSPICE® and FineSim™ SPICE for full SPICE accuracy and CustomSim™ and FineSim Pro for FastSPICE use.
Resistance/Capacitance (RC) Extraction ToolsThe 3D nature of FinFETs and the multiple fins making up the transistors introduce a large number of new parasitic resistance and capacitances to be considered, modeled and extracted from the FinFET-based designs. Figure 4 shows some of the parasitics introduced by this technology.
Figure 4: FinFET Parasitics
The interconnect modeling of semiconductors has been standardized in the open source Interconnect Technology Format (ITF). This format has recently been extended to add the FinFET requirements.
Synopsys' StarRC™ extraction tool has been enhanced to support the new ITF models and is extensively used in the extraction of FinFET-based designs. StarRC is certified by leading FinFET foundries and is the industry standard for signoff extraction.
Physical Verification ToolsPhysical verification is another area affected by FinFET technology. The new runsets used by the physical verification tools are used to verify Logic versus Schematic (LVS) correctness, and Design Rule Checks (DRCs). FinFETs require LVS enhancements to support recognition of these new devices in the layout and enable parameter extraction and identification of proximity effects. Other LVS enhancements include new source-drain resistance calculations. A number of new design rules have been introduced including fin-to-fin spacing and fin widths.
Synopsys' IC Validator physical verification product has been enhanced to support LVS and DRC for FinFETs. It is currently being used for the development of FinFET- based designs and IP.
Figure 5: Synopsys FinFET Technology
The Synopsys TCAD and complete Galaxy™ Implementation Platform of tools, including IC Compiler, Galaxy Custom Designer® and PrimeTime®, have already been used to tapeout 3D FET production designs and numerous test chips. Synopsys tools are ready for the next wave of FinFET technology adopters. Figure 5 shows the entire design flow from concept to implementation, including SPICE modeling, extraction and physical IP design.
SummaryCircuit designers can look forward to enjoying a relatively seamless transition and significant benefits from FinFET technology by leveraging Synopsys tools and IP. Synopsys is leading the industry in its efforts to create IP, tools, flows and expertise that will guide the design community towards the successful adoption of this radical shift in semiconductor technology.
Historically, design teams have transitioned their IP from older planar technologies to the latest process nodes by using their in-house design capabilities and IP re-use. FinFET technology has created new challenges for many of these design teams because their current tools and techniques may not enable them to design their IP optimally for FinFET processes, delaying time to market. FinFETs require a new generation of design experience, expertise and tools in order to get the most from the technology.
Synopsys has extensive experience and expertise with FinFETs and can help design teams to mitigate their risk in developing FinFET-based IP processes. As well as being an early developer of a vast portfolio of physical IP for FinFET, Synopsys is currently working alongside foundry partners and customer design teams to help them design highly differentiated products in order to win in highly competitive markets.
About the AuthorsJamil Kawa joined Synopsys in 1998 and is currently a group director in the Solutions Group, working on advanced nodes technology development for memories and IP. He is also a member of the company's Technology Roadmap Team and Patent Committee. Jamil has held a variety of positions at Synopsys and has worked on DFM/DFY, 3-T SRAM technology, corrugated substrate technology (for FinFET manufacturing), low power design, and structured ASICs research. Jamil served as chairman of the Custom Circuits committee of CICC for 2005-2007. He holds seven issued patents and six pending patents in the areas of circuits and design architecture and has authored/co-authored over 20 papers and articles. Jamil holds a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and an MBA from Santa Clara University.
Andy Biddle joined Synopsys in April 2012 through the Magma acquisition. He is currently a product marketing manager in the Implementation Group, responsible for marketing the Galaxy Implementation Platform for advanced technologies. Andy has over 30 years of experience in the semiconductor industry with the last five years working in EDA. He has held a number of senior positions including ASIC design, sales, business development, strategic marketing and product marketing. Andy holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from London South Bank University.
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Thursday, October 23, 2008
Wombat, I Get The Head, You Get the Rest
So riddle me this: Who do you blog for? You? Readers? Your pet chicken? Think about it. Twice.
I mainly blog for myself, to get all my ideas out there, and then for people to read them and to agree or disagree, the same goes for my outfits. I dont live in a very stylish city, so most of my outfits are lost on my town folks, thats why I post them for many people to see. Also Im incredibly inspired by you bloggers, and what you wear, so Im also here for the community. Truth is, im entirely shallow (from Tavi's perspective I guess), and actually, if nobody read my blog or commented I probably wouldnt be here writing these words right now. But good thing you do. I just want you to know, I love all of you for it.
Lovely Sussanah-Cole (who is probably the nicest person out there, like, evah) wrote a post about this recently. Check it out.
My converse Im wearing are these new super sleek versions of the regular old converse. I especially love the geekchic feel of them. I got them in this cream color, and a black one.
For those of you wondering. I use a Casio Exilim camera for my photos.
blue shirt- vintage
gray shirt- h&m
jeans- gap
bag- mbymj
socks (haha)- nike
songs (of note) listened to while writing this: Bad Bad Leroy Brown by Jim Croce and The Long and Winding Road [Which I can play on the piano thank you very much] by The Beatles
33 comments :
- Arabelle said...
tavi and i are both on the same page when it comes to blogging and the reasons for it. (and i'm not saying this to defend her or anything, i actually started bitching and moaning about blog reasons before her)
i wouldn't get too defensive about it if i were you unless i had a guilty conscience for some reason, but i don't think you do or should, really. i think we're all got to be honest about what we're doing this for, and the real answers aren't as deep and philosophical as we might make it out to be. it can start off about us, then to make others happy, but mostly it is about us being narcissistic and having people compliment us about how awesome we are.
and then it gets boring to be complimented all the time by strangers, or you reach that certain nunmber, and you have to stop yourself from caring because it WILL become all you think about, and you will CHANGE in order to make that number bigger.
truth be told, i think you started and started and changed the way you wrote in an effort to please your readers, and if i remember correctly, you said so. that's your way of writing a blog, and i'm going to respect that but I think you're compromising yourself (how lame is that to say? i sound like dr. phil) for some reason.
i personally have reached a point where comments, while lovely, aren't nearly as important to me anymore. it's too much of an obligation, too little of a reason to post. it's a number. and that is hardly a reason to take time out of my life to please strangers.
in short: be yourself and people will like you. if they don't.... why are you changing for them?
anyway, this isn't meant to be a personal attack on you so please don't take it as such. i'm just answering your question.
- October 23, 2008 8:51 PM
- May Kasahara said...
I'm loving that necklace ♥
- October 23, 2008 9:05 PM
- Lisa said...
you're so sweet.
thanks girl.
love the converse.
a lot. the cut is perfect.
blogging is whatever you want it to be----
for yourself. for others. for inspiration. i don't think it fits in a box. Everyone is different so everyone blogs in their own special way. As long as you're happy + living passionately...then keep on doing what you love... the rest will follow.
- October 23, 2008 9:43 PM
- Nay'Chelle said...
Nice bag.
I think you should blog for yourself. Sure comments are nice and all, but if that's all you're doing it for than you'll never be satisfied and that's probably a bit of insecurity.
- October 23, 2008 10:53 PM
- TRISH said...
Hey, thanks for the comment. ;) Would you like to link up? I love your blog and I would like to follow it! :)
- October 23, 2008 11:20 PM
- Miss Karen said...
I love the colour scheme here and your bag is realllllly nice :D
I started blogging because I was bored at work, I continue to blog because I like the community aspect of it - I can't see you in person so I like seeing pictures of your outfit and little anecdotes about your day. I also write about anything that pops in my head - a piece of 60s info that some people might not know about. So I'd say I blog for everybody really!
- October 24, 2008 1:33 AM
- Mila said...
Hey dear!
First of all....love the outfit, especially the big blue shirt... <3
About blogging; i blog for myself and for my readers also.
Mainly because i just love the beautiful things i come across on the www, and it truly makes me happy to see all this creativity and inspiring things. It truly helps me a bit through the rough times i go through at the moment.
Second, i want to share the things i find and think are beautiful. I love to share beauty with others.
Bye love, have a great day!
- October 24, 2008 1:58 AM
- morena said...
Great outfit
- October 24, 2008 3:28 AM
- saray said...
I've given you an award on my blog =)
- October 24, 2008 7:15 AM
- Bella said...
Great outfit... the shots are adorable!
- October 24, 2008 8:10 AM
- Tavi said...
I'm glad we're on the same page in that I'm not trying to point fingers or make this some lame The Hills "OHNOYOUDIDNTTT" fight or argument, just a discussion. If getting compliments from people you don't know makes you happy, well goshdarnit own that and don't change your opinion or deny it if it is true. I'd be lying if I said I never wanted comments, in the beginning it's all I wanted, and that's pretty foolish of me. You can't please everyone, no one can, so might as well do your own thing and while some people won't like it, people more similar to you will. Like you, I post because I have tons of ideas and outfits and thoughts I want to get down, and I am scoffed at for my outfits in my small town (rhyme not intended,) but I think being sure of yourself and just being yourself altogether is the best way to put up with that. You like your outfit, what does it matter if people on the street or the internet don't?
It's lovely getting comments, and knowing someone values your outfits and photography and opinion is a great feeling, but if it means changing your style, your writing, making new blogs, changing who you are to meet the standards of a bunch of people you don't know-it's not worth it. If you get really obsessed with getting comments, you'll set super high expectations for yourself, and you'll never be happy with the comments you do have, even if it's a lot. I'm trying my best not to sound like some type of alcoholic anonymous club member, but I've been there, and it's not fulfilling.
What got me a little angry was that your first comment implied you didn't like Urban Audrey because she didn't return your comment on any of your blogs. Commenting isn't a favor, it's not a responsibility, it's not a blogging rule, written or unwritten, and it's not a reason to dislike someone else's blog. I don't comment someone's blog because they commented mine, or because they asked me to, I comment when I want to share my thoughts. It's so easy to just browse through a post quickly and say "I love your shoes!" but if everyone is complimenting each other because they feel like it's an obligation-comments become meaningless. Like you said, the fashion blogging community is amazing and I'm so glad to be a part of it, I don't want it to turn into something false.
As for unlinkage, it definitely wasn't because of your joke, which I totally got and I understand your sense of humor. Don't take it personally or seriously. But if you're concerned enough to ask me about it twice, it does leave me with the impression that you do care that much about blog popularity, and maybe I'm wrong about that, but yes, it does come off as shallow. I'm not holding it against you, it's a silly thing to get upset over and get hung up on.
jkgrw9234jf rant rant rant, and for that I apologize...I hope we're clear on each others views now...
- October 24, 2008 11:50 AM
- Tavi said...
holy shite that's huge D:
- October 24, 2008 11:51 AM
- alice said...
over sized shirt and mention of pet chickens (L)
I mainly blog for myself, it gives me something to do other than spend hours watchin QI clips on youtube and coplaining about being bored. However I'd be lying if I said I didn't care if I had readers or not. It's not the top of my priority list but it's nice to get comments.
- October 24, 2008 12:14 PM
- Capuccino B. said...
that shirts fits you perfectly! :D
would you like to exchange links?
- October 24, 2008 1:13 PM
- Lydia said...
I heart you.
The photos are always sweet...
And you're too cool.
- October 24, 2008 1:36 PM
- Lara said...
geeeeeezzzz.....i dont really know what all this is about, but i have read a couple of your posts, and i really like blog!!!
where did you get those shoes, btw?? i've been looking for ages.
- October 24, 2008 1:52 PM
- Wana Sambo said...
i love that marc by marc bag!! its style is classic..what?it cld be a school bag as well?? lurvely!!
- October 24, 2008 2:44 PM
- Ane said...
Hmm....who do I blog for....
Well I guess its mainly for myself. Too see what people think of me and my views on fashion, and to see what others who either do or dont like my clothes, think about fashion too!
Okay, so that made very little sense, but all in all,
I blog for myself.
And wow, I love the outfit!
I do think the top was a bit too baggy for my taste, though you really, as Tim Gunn would say, 'Make it work!'...or well..you really Made it work!
- October 24, 2008 3:32 PM
- this wheel's on fire said...
i never really thought about that! i guess i blog mainly for myself, but when other people like my posts that's obviously nice. it's just nice to see the similarities we all have and to learn about other interests that i've never heard of...
- October 24, 2008 4:07 PM
- Stompface said...
I blog to meet and discuss with likeminded people. I think I have probably one friend in the real world who gets my extreme EXTREME love of fashion, art etc. So it's nice to be in this little net world where you can chat with people who are into the same things as you, like go on and on about fashion and not have people looking at you like a weirdo.
I really like your outfit here too by the way.
- October 24, 2008 5:25 PM
- aimée said...
thank you dearly x
- October 24, 2008 5:30 PM
- J. said...
I've always had trouble with the cuffed jeans thing (short legs and such), but I think it looks pretty good and comfy here.
Reasons for blogging? I know I started for myself because I got sick and tired of wearing abercrombie like everyone else in my town. As well as that, it was also to show my pals from school what I like to wear. Then I discovered lots of other blogs - and from there I took so much inspiration. And now? Still for myself. Probably a lot of narcissicism there, but that's just who I am I suppose.
- October 24, 2008 5:47 PM
- Krystal said...
great look! as always i love your blog!
- October 24, 2008 8:31 PM
- Suzanne said...
Personally, I blog so that I can express my ideas and opinions, and discuss them with other bloggers. I find it so fun to write about the things that I've found thrifting, and find out what other people think of it. I don't have that many friends who are super into fashion like I am, so talking with other bloggers is a real treat :)
ps-I LOVE your necklace!
- October 24, 2008 9:48 PM
- ryder said...
blog should be a way something, and get notice for it. i read somewhere that bloggers today dont comments sencirely as they use to... well... wrong.
so i will comment on your style sencirely: very cruise like :) what i like the most is the big shirt, jeans pulled up a bit (very rockabilly)... but what i love are the snickres! its all about simplicity!
- October 25, 2008 5:21 AM
- Susanna-Cole said...
Oooh I love love love this look! Especially the bag, I think that's my favorite part, but oh I don't know it's all amazing! :)
And thank you so much for the mention dear, that was really sweet of you! <3
And hm, I just realized though I ask all my readers why they blog, I didn't really say why I did, did I? Well since you asked here as well, now's my time to answer that I guess! ;) And I blog mostly for the dicussion and communication, and in hopes to inspire. Most the people I know at the moment around here, are well, rather shallow, and really aren't interested in talking about anything more critical than clothes or boys and what not, and so I really love being able to blog and connect with people around the world who also have an interest in dicussing thoughts and views on various topics and issues world-wide as well as personal. And I am also always recieving inspiration from my readers and their comments and their blogs as well! :)
So yeah... I think that's mainly why I blog! Oh and also to share lovely imagery, cause when I find gorgeous images I just want to show them to everyone! :)
Hope you're having a lovely weekend! :)
- October 25, 2008 12:41 PM
- Jen (MahaloFashion) said...
drama in here! Love your necklace!
- October 25, 2008 12:47 PM
- Copycat Sasha said...
I can't help it, getting comments from people make me feel happy. It gives me reassurance that some one out there actually cares what I have to say?
By the way I love the blue shirt, is that denim?
- October 25, 2008 2:03 PM
- The Clothes Horse said...
Love the bag.
The reasons behind blogging are complex and definitely differ for each blogger. I have to constantly remind myself I am blogging for myself--if I was just blogging what others want there is no point, the others could just blog that...
- October 25, 2008 3:29 PM
- The Stylish Wanderer said...
wanna sambo- it is a school bag! I use it everyday
copycat sasha- wouldnt that be cool?
unfortunately its not denim
- October 25, 2008 6:34 PM
- yiqin; said...
I love love lvoe the way you put the outfit together. Especially the oversized shirt.
- October 26, 2008 9:30 AM
I think that it's a little frustrating when all of you commenters say "I blog for myself, and only myself". Well, what if no one ever read your blog. It would be a secret little blog that no one ever saw. How long would that last? You all want to sound like amazing people and say how you only do what you want. That is to en extent. Tell me, if you were about to meet Karl Lagerfield, would you pump up your style a-game? I think you would. You would want to impress, or show, Karl Lagerfield that you are stylish. Having a blog is not very philosophical. You pick a name, create it, and type. Yes maybe it's a little philisphical, because your saying what you feel. But I'm sick of everyone getting all wacked out by the stylish wanderer being HONEST. I find that you bloggers are not very truthful about your blogging motives. Thats my soupbox.
- October 26, 2008 12:22 PM
- D said...
the mbymj is awesome fits your outfit well,to answer your question i blog for excitement and the enjoyment of sharing my ideas to the world,so i can inspire other to love fashion as mich as i do,or lif ein general!
lets trade links,your too cool to not be on my list great blog
- October 29, 2008 9:52 PM


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