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Epson claims the Aculaser M1200 can print a nippy 20 pages per minute, so we were a bit sceptical, given this is an entry-level device. Our five-page black text print managed just 9.68ppm, so indicating we may be right, but when we ran the longer, 20-page test, it completed in 1:16 for a speed of 15.79ppm, which is a more impressive result. OK it's not 20ppm, but even 16ppm is pretty good for this class of machine. Subjectively, you certainly don't feel as if you're hanging about long.
Our five-page text and graphics print took just 26 seconds, five seconds less than the text document, since only one page-image has to be rasterised. A 15 x 10cm photo print on A4 took 13 seconds, which is also a very respectable speed.
The quality of prints is very good. Although it's native resolution is just 600dpi, there was no sign of jagged edges to curves or diagonals and no noticeable spatter of toner in places it shouldn't be.
Greyscales are a little uneven, though there are enough different tones to render a wide range of colours in their greyscale equivalents. This also means that our test photo showed up pretty well. Although dither patterns are obvious, the printer still managed to render reasonable detail in both full-light and shadowed parts of the image.
Epson inkjets have a reputation for making a lot of noise when printing, but their laser printers are quieter and the quoted noise level of 54dBA is not far off the mark, making this a reasonably comfortable machine to have working on the desk beside you.
There are two costs to consider in running the Aculaser M1200: toner and photoconductor. Toner cartridges come in two capacities and in regular and Return Programme versions. Return Programme cartridges are significantly cheaper and you can feel smug that you're doing something for the environment, too.
Using the high yield, 3,200 page toner cartridge and the photoconductor drum, which is specified at 20,000 pages, gives a cost per page of 2.97p, including 0.7p for paper. This is a little bit high, with machines like the £60 Samsung ML1915 coming in at 2.86p, but is still reasonable for its class.
The Aculaser M1200 is a good, simple mono laser printer, which prints smartly in both the speed and quality senses of the word. Given its very low price, it's hard to find much to hold against it. Probably the only noticeable glitch is the lack of a cover for its paper input tray. Even this won't be a problem, though, if you're happy to stow the paper between prints.
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Fools, Martyrs, Traitors: The Story of Martyrdom in the Western World
€ 28,49
Besorgung - Lieferbarkeit unbestimmt
Oktober 1999
BeschreibungLacey Baldwin Smith takes us on a riveting journey through history as he examines one of the most baffling characteristics of human experience: the willingness to die to sanctify a deity, to defend a cause, or simply to prove a point. By delving into the psyches, politics, and personalities of martyrs, he illuminates the complex and elusive subject of martyrdom as it has evolved over 2,500 years.
PortraitLacey Baldwin Smith was born in Princeton, New Jersey, in 1922. Following graduate work at Princeton University, he went on to teach there and at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Northwestern University, where until his retirement he was Professor of History and Peter B. Ritzma Professor in the Humanities. He continues to teach at Northwestern in an emeritus capacity. Smith is the recipient of two Fulbright awards, two National Endowment for the Humanities fellowships, a Guggenheim Fellowship, and numerous other awards, honors, and academic appointments, including membership in the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He is the father of three grown children and lives with his wife in Wilmette, Illinois
Untertitel: Sprache: Englisch.
Verlag: NORTHWESTERN UNIV PR
Erscheinungsdatum: Oktober 1999
Seitenanzahl: 429 Seiten
Format: kartoniert

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Date of Stay: July, 2009
This was our first visit to Virginia Beach and I did some research on this campground. The reviews were less than stellar, but since it was the only thing available, I booked it for 2 nights. The cost was extremely high, it was $80 per night for a tent site with water and electric. The roads were in bad shape, there were ruts everywhere. Our site was small and in the direct sun, there was one tree on our site, and we could see the highway. There were no fire rings and the bathrooms were filthy. Showers were on one side and bathrooms on the other, instead of being attached. The camp store was nice and stocked and pool was nice, but crowded. One perk was the bus that traveled you to the inlet. However, that same bus made a stop at another park, which made me envious. The other park was spacious, clean and full of trees. We definitely can not recommend this campground, even if you are in an RV. The RV sites were small and very close together.
Date of Stay: May, 2009
The campground was clean, and in close proximity to Luray Caverns and Skyline Drive. There were many activities at the campground for the kids, including tie-dying and water balloon launching. There was music at night. The cabin was clean, with nice porch, grill and fire ring. The pool and water slides were great, as well as mini golf. I highly recommend this campground.


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Anyone experiencing this problem? I travel a lot with the Juke (9K miles in 6 months) and just this past weekend we were traveling on the freeway and there was just a ton of snow, slush, and at times extremely wet. Once we got to our destination, the wheel wells were so completely stuffed with snow/ice that it made the worse noises and rubbing one could imagine. I was afraid the ice was going to slit into my tires. We couldn't get any of the snow/ice off because, well, it was rock solid ice. I went to a car wash place and sprayed warm water into the wheel wells until majority of the snow/ice finally melted off. Never had this issue with a Honda Civic, trucks, or other cars that I've owned.
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Why do dogs eat fecus?
My rescue dogs eat fecus. Why do they do this and can it make them sick?
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The best solution to stool eating, coprophagy, is cleaning them up before the dog has a chance. You can try food additives, the home remedies pineapple juice or canned pumpkin or the commercial products Forbid or Deter.
Why dogs do it is poorly understood. It may be diet related, but changing the dog's diet might cause worse problems. Whatever problems it causes for the owner, it doesn't seem to hurt the dog unless you are trying to clear up a worm infestation.
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Aster answered on 6/2/09. Helpful? / 0
What are you feeding the dog? Sometimes, they'll do this if their food is not meeting their nutrient needs.
Member 836390 answered on 6/2/09. Helpful? / 0
I have been told and heard on some shows on tv that if a dog eats too fast the food doesn't have a chance to digest properly and it is appealing to the dogs because the poop has undigested food in it. and i have seen people feed the dogs some pineapple chunck along with their food but haven't had the need to try so i don't know if it works or not , sorry.
SO-LOW answered on 6/2/09. Helpful? / 0
Hi there,
I have a friend who rescues dogs, and she says that dogs from puppy mills often eat their own and others' feces. The poor mother dog is usually caged with her litter 24/7 (an abusive situation, as mother dogs need to be able to get away periodically), and she will often try to tidy up the tiny space by eating her puppies' poop. The puppies observe and repeat this behavior.
Puppies often have potty-training issues after they come home from a backyard breeder or pet store. They are so used to sleeping and playing in their own filth, that they don't understand why humans get upset by it.
I know a working service dog who started eating dog feces when her master, a 14-year-old boy who uses a wheelchair, went into the hospital for spinal surgery. She was allowed to accompany him at the hospital, but he was in pain and didn't want her on the bed. She became depressed and distressed, and when they came home, she started eating feces.
So, who knows why, really... hope this helps!
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Re: Armadillo PupDarkwood in Tol Barad Peninsula is swarming with spiders and they're easy to take down with AoE spell as they're in groups. Especially good place if you're doing TB dailies at the same time!
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Jamie's Ministry Of Food
Hi All
Just wanted to put a post up about the work going on at Jamie's Ministry Of Food. I have just signed up for the 10 week course at Bradford, 2 weeks in and I am loving it! Meeting new people who are interested in learning new skills, recipes and generally spending a couple of hours a week talking about and making food is fantastic! Andy the chef who is teaching us is great, really down to earth and informative but packed with experience and knowledge, that he is happy to pass on! Anyone thinking of doing a course, I would heartily recommend it! £5 a week and that gets you all your ingredients and best of all! you take home what you make, brilliant!
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He's The One.
Poem by: ladygothicka
Status: Finished
Genre: Poetry
I met him nearly 3 months ago,
in a personal rainstorm. He held
me close and let me cry on his
shoulder until the fear in me went
away. He became my best friend,
but I wanted more than just friendship.
We realised we loved each other and
that this love would never die. I could
scarcely believe that he wanted to be
my boyfriend ... it was a magical moment.
Now that we're together, my days are full
of light and laughter. I don't sleep because
reality is finally better than my dreams, I
laugh because I'm happy and I walked out
on my family because I'd rather be in love
with Michael than lose him. People might not
understand how we can love each other so
much, but I know that he is The One. I love
him so much ... I'd marry him today if I could.
As Elton John once said, "Baby you're The One".
And he is. He's The One.
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wonderful, what a beautiful poem. Love the power of the universe able to transform lives in a moment of time. Very expressive and truly an inspired piece, love it.
ooh this piece is soo sweet i wanna cry, i wish i could fnd someone who loves me and says " your the one" a very cute piece.
d purity of these words pulls at my heart.i love it.
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I would like to thank High Tech Health for providing a markedly reliable water filtration system.
I purchased the Akai MS-900UV unit last year after a friend of mine who is very technical and research-minded related that he had purchased the unit after painstakingly sifting through all the marketing for water filtration systems. In that conversation, he explained to me that the basic process for purifying water is the same but the distinctive feature of the Akai is the ability to regulate the pH of the water. This was important to me since I enjoy coffee and I was experiencing some issues with my stomach due to "acid reflux" which can be aggravated by an acidic level in the body often caused by diet and other factors. The knowledge that I could reduce the pH in my water by using the Akai gave me a measure of control in this area.
I am pleased to report to you that I have had the water filtration system a year and continue to enjoy drinking water that does not taste like chlorine. At a dinner party recently, my guests remarked at the great taste of the water and also the coffee they were drinking that was made using the same filtered water. They happen to know the friend who recommended the unit to me initially. He has a reputation for procuring high quality products in general and is intelligent concerning consumer purchases and other matters. The results observed by me and others along with what led me to purchasing unit adds weight to the wisdom of my purchase. So, you may have some new orders soon!
I am grateful that someone I trust recommended the unit since there are numerous advertisements that can be difficult to sift through effectively. I would like to relate that I have found it to be exactly what I expected and have never had any issues. It has paid for itself since I now refill water bottles and this, in turn, helps the environment. It is also more convenient not to purchase heavy cases of bottled water or have some type of delivery service. I can say it is an important contribution to my health and enjoyment level of tea and coffee beverages. My satisfaction level is exceeding.


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Please be aware: while attending the Simple Earth Hops Harvest Brewfest: there are a few things you should take care to watch out for. DO NOT go barefoot around the farm: there are thistles and broken glass present. Because of sharp objects-DO NOT enter the barn or out buildings! While sampling beers at the event, drink wisely as the beer servers are instructed to stop serving farm guests who have become over-intoxicated. Thank you, hopyard managment.
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The main cause of faecal incontinence in children is chronic constipation.
If your child has been constipated for a long time, he'll have very hard poo, which gets stuck and stretches his rectum. Your child might lose the urge to go the toilet because his rectum always feels stretched. Then liquid poo might overflow around the old hard, stuck poo, without your child feeling it or meaning to let it go.
Emotional issues, such as stress from premature or forceful toilet training or the birth of a sibling, might also cause faecal incontinence.
Other causes for faecal incontinence include rare neurological disorders and anus abnormalities.
Faecal incontinence can range from 'skid marks' to larger bits of poo in your child's underwear.
Aside from pooing in places other than the toilet – usually in her underwear – your child might also have symptoms of constipation. These include pain when doing a poo, which can mean she tries to avoid going to the toilet. She might also have tummy pains that come and go, and she might go for long periods between poos.
It's common for children with faecal incontinence to have behaviour problems, but these usually go away once the soiling improves.
About 30% of children with faecal incontinence also have bedwetting.
You should see your doctor if your child is four years or older and has persistent faecal incontinence or constipation.
The treatment for faecal incontinence depends on the cause of the problem.
If chronic constipation is the main cause, your doctor will help you work out a treatment plan based on laxative medications and establishing good bowel habits.
If your child has behaviour problems associated with faecal incontinence, he might need group or individual psychotherapy. Regardless of how it's treated, faecal incontinence usually goes away in most children.
Benninga, M., Candy, D.C., Catto-Smith, A.G., Clayden, G., Loening-Baucke, V., Di Lorenzo, C., Nurko, S., & Staiano, A. (2005). The Paris Consensus on Childhood Constipation Terminology (PACCT) Group. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition, 40(3), 273-275.
Boris, N.W., & Dalton, R. (2007). Encopresis. In R. Kliegman, R. Behrman, H. Jenson & B. Stanton (Eds), Nelson textbook of paediatrics (18th edn, pp. 114). Philadelphia: Saunders Elsevier.
Gibb, S., & Harari, M. (2009). Constipation and continence. In K. Thomson, D. Tey & M. Marks (Eds), Paediatric handbook (8th edn, pp. 155-157). Melbourne: Wiley-Blackwell.
International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) (2014). Fecal incontinence in children. Milwaukee, WI: IFFGD. Retrieved 15 May 2015 from http://www.aboutincontinence.org/site/what-is-incontinence/children.
Nijman, R. (2008). Diagnosis and management of urinary incontinence and functional faecal incontinence (encopresis) in children. Gastroenterology Clinics of North America, 37(3), 731-748.
Rajindrajith, S., Devanarayana, N.M., & Benninga, M.A. (2013). Review article: Faecal incontinence in children: Epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical evaluation and management. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, 37(1), 37-48.
Royal Children's Hospital (2010). Constipation. Melbourne: RCH. Retrieved 15 May 2015 from http://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Constipation/.
Stafford, B.S. (2009). Child and adolescent psychiatric disorders and psychosocial aspects of pediatrics. In W. Hay, M. Levin, J. Sondheimer & R. Deterding (Eds), Current diagnosis and treatment: Pediatrics (19th edn, pp. 171-211). New York: McGraw-Hill.
Sundaram, S., Hoffenberg, E., Kramer, R., Sondheimer, J.M., & Furuta, G.T. (2009). Gastrointestinal tract. In W. Hay, M. Levin, J. Sondheimer & R. Deterding (Eds), Current diagnosis and treatment: Pediatrics (19th edn, pp. 595-630). New York: McGraw-Hill.


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|Publication number
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|Application number
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|Aug 25, 1998
|Filing date
|Jan 23, 1995
|Priority date
|Aug 16, 1993
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|Glen G. Atkins, Michael S. Cohen, Karl H. Mauritz, James M. Shaffer
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|Micron Technology, Inc.
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|Patent Citations (7), Referenced by (21), Classifications (32), Legal Events (4)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
This is a continuation application of Ser. No. 08/107,436, filed Aug. 16, 1993 now abandoned.
This invention relates to semiconductor electronics and, more particularly, to packaging multiple integrated circuit chips for use in other systems.
Specifically, this invention provides an apparatus for repairable wafer scale integration of micro-circlets into a package easily interfaceable with other systems.
A number of integrated circuits are typically fabricated at the same time on a common slice of silicon or wafer. This wafer is usually substantially circular with a diameter of around 3 to 6 inches (7.5 to 15 cm). Once the fabrication process is complete, the wafer is then sliced-up into the individual integrated circuit (IC) chips or dice (singular: die) which are later packaged into modules or incorporated into larger systems.
This process of dividing a wafer into its individual dice involves scribing the wafer with grooves, then breaking the wafer along those grooves like pieces of a chocolate bar. Alternatively, the dice are cut from the wafer using a saw or laser. Sometimes, the entire dividing process is referred to as "scribing". When the dice are still connected as an integral wafer or separated but closely packed together as if they still were a wafer, the IC's are said to be in the wafer scale or level of development having wafer scale equivalent density.
Typically, after scribing, IC dice are packaged individually into separate modules to be used in creating larger systems. However, to further reduce the size of the eventual system more than one IC may be packaged in a single module called a Multi-Chip Module (MCM). As with any wafer scale system, the dice being in close proximity to each other allows for greater speed and less power consumption. However, completed MCM's are not easily repairable and require substantial design modification when different IC's are to be used.
As IC's evolved, the die size and device package pinouts were not standardized, but driven by a manufacturer's customer base and technology. Eventually, standardized IC packages and pinouts were developed to allow interchangeability among vendors. Over time, the bare dice became more robust (moisture resistance, tensil strength, etc.), allowing MCM technology to develop. But, as one vendor's dice are designed into an MCM, another vendor's dice will not fit due to different die pinouts. It is possible, however, to achieve some degree of standardization by re-routing a die's connections to a secondary set of pads elsewhere on the die. The size of these secondary pads can also vary, depending on the packaging method used.
The next logical step in miniaturization for the semiconductor electronics industry involves wafer scale integration. Basically, this means closely packing the dice used in a system so that they have the same density they enjoyed when they were connected as a wafer. This reduces the size of the overall circuitry, increases speed, and lowers cost. Although technically one could produce most all of the electronics necessary in a system on a single wafer, this approach presents many problems. Defective regions on IC's which render some devices useless are quite common. This requires redundant circuitry designed into the chip which in turn takes up more space. More desirable would be a way of replacing those defective portions of the wafer while still maintaining circuit density.
Due to their junction temperatures, IC's are the most statistically in significant determining reliability in most electronic systems, and a major factor in overall product reliability. Maintaining a high thermal conduction path for IC's is important. Heat build up is prevented where the junction temperature is the same for each die as occurs with wafer scale densities, allowing higher reliability along with a more integrated package. Additionally, some IC's benefit from or are required to operate in a cooled environment.
Most IC's that are going to fail before a reasonable lifetime do so at an early stage. Therefore, these units may be screened out by running all the IC's for a time and then testing prior to shipment. This weeding out process can be hastened by elevating the temperature and applying voltages either statically or dynamically to the IC's. This process is called burn-in. In the past, this required placing the packaged IC module into a special oven or autoclave capable of applying the proper burn-in voltages or signals.
Wafer-scale testing of IC's involves using a test probe. In a time consuming procedure, the probe must be precisely aligned with each die to be tested, one at a time.
Currently, in the industry there is no known device which accomplishes easily repairable wafer scale integration.
The principal and secondary objects of this invention are to provide a vessel which allows integrating a plurality of integrated circuit (IC) chips existing as dice, partial wafers or entire wafers together with wafer scale equivalent density into an apparatus which provides electronic connection between the IC's and other systems.
These and other objects are achieved by creating a vessel which allows attachment of a printed circuit board (PCB) or boards to the tops of the wafers, partial waters or dice. The PCB serves as an interface between the IC's and outboard equipment. The PCB has a plurality of electrically conductive pillars or bumps protruding from its surface closest to the dice. These pillars are arranged so that tips of the pillars precisely contact the pads of the circuits on the dice when the PCB and dice are brought and held together in alignment.
For the sake of conciseness, this specification will refer to IC chips as they exist as singulated dice. However, any combination of dice, partial wafers, or entire wafers may be integrated with the invention.
Maintaining the PCB/dice connection requires holding the dice in a precise, non-permanent orientation with respect to the PCB, and applying the proper force, uniformly distributed across both the PCB and the dice. This is accomplished by mounting the dice onto the surface of a plate using an adhesive or other means. The PCB is mounted beneath a second plate situated above the first plate. These two plates are brought precisely together using alignment and support means, thereby mating the PCB to the dice, and providing adequate connection of pillars to pads.
The plates and thus PCB and dice are easily separable, allowing speedy replacement of the dice. The adhesive used is strong enough to provide adequate stability to the attached dice, but weak enough to allow easy removal of the dice by vacuum pickup up or other means. The plates are made of material which allows them to act as heat sinks.
The vessel may also act as a test and burn-in platform for those dice which require it. To facilitate burn-in, the vessel may be placed entirely in an oven or a heating element may be built into the vessel. Circuits requiring special cooling can be accommodated by including cooling channels within the vessel, through which gaseous or liquid cooling fluid can be pumped. Since the dice are all hooked up simultaneously, many of these functions can be done in parallel and with the dice interconnected and acting in concert.
The PCB can have passive or active components including capacitors, resistors, and IC's mounted on areas unused by the pillars, thereby transforming the PCB into more than just an interconnect medium.
Electronics may be devised that allow individual dice to be powered up. Unpowered devices whose pads, whether input or output type, are bussed to powered devices will have negligible loads, allowing easy implementation of ECC or electronic sparring.
A dice map may be maintained in software within the PCB or outboard electronics which records the status, performance characteristics, and location of all the dice in the vessel.
Other vessel designs are possible which include multiple stacking of a plurality of plates, PCB's, and sets of dice.
FIG. 1 is a plan view of a typical wafer.
FIG. 2 is a zoomed-in plan view of a typical wafer.
FIG. 3 is a cross sectional view of a vessel of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a cross sectional view of an alternate form of the vessel with heating and cooling means added.
FIG. 5 is an inverted perspective view of a section of underside of a printed circuit board with pillars extending upward.
FIG. 6 is a cross sectional view of the vessel with varying depth recesses for accommodating dice of different thicknesses.
FIG. 7 is a cross sectional view of a vessel with a PCB having upper and lower sets pillars for engaging dice attached to both the upper a lower plates.
FIG. 8 is a cross sectional view of a vessel using a multi-plate, multi-PCB stacked configuration.
Referring now to the drawings, FIG. 1 shows a typical circular semiconductor wafer after fabrication. The wafer comprises many closely packed integrated circuit chips or dice 1 which will eventually be separated from one another. FIG. 2 shows a blown-up portion of the wafer. Each individual die 1 has a number of contact pads 2 which are the electrical connection points for the circuit on that die. The wafer may then be singulated by scribing out dice or groups of dice (partial wafers).
The dice, partial wafers, or entire wafers are loaded into a vessel, the cross-section of which is seen in FIG. 3. In general, the vessel serves to bring a printed circuit board (PCB) 3 into precise electrical contact with the pads on the dice 4. Direct contact is made from PCB to wafer through a plurality of conductive pillars or bumps 5, one pillar per pad. Therefore, each die is independently routed via the pillars and traces of the PCB to connectors 6 and/or 7 which electronically connect the PCB and, hence, the dice to other components of a system or to test equipment.
The optimum arrangement of the pillars and likewise the pads of a given die type may become an industry standard. Should some other standard be agreed upon, pillar arrangement can be modified to conform to that pad arrangement. It is anticipated that the pillars will be small and precise enough so that a PCB can be built having an overabundance of pillars arranged to engage a number of different standard pad arrangements. The excess pillars which do not contact any pads on a particular die can be deselected in software.
To secure their position, the dice 4 are attached to the wafer saw carrier frame (carrier) 8 using an adhesive layer 9. The carrier is then mounted to the upper side of a lower plate 10 which provides sturdy, rigid support for the carrier and acts as a heat sink, drawing heat away from the dice during operation.
The PCB 3 is attached to the underside of an upper pressure plate heat sink 11. The upper plate provides sturdy, rigid support for the PCB while acting as a heat sink as well. When the two plates are brought together, they provide a uniform compressing force across both the PCB and dice, thereby maintaining proper contact between them.
The position of the plates in relation to each other is maintained by the alignment guides 12 which are firmly attached to or integral with the lower plate 10. The alignment guides restrict lateral movement of the carrier by engaging holes 13 through the carrier. They also laterally align the upper plate to the lower plate by slidingly engaging holes 14 in the upper plate and if necessary, in the PCB.
Vertical movement of the upper plate 11 in the downward direction is restricted by spacers 15 attached to the lower plate that rest up against the exposed underside of the upper plate when the PCB and wafer are in proper contact with each other. Vertical movement in the upward direction is restricted by fasteners 16 attached to the alignment guides above the upper plate.
The resulting vessel is field repairable. At any time the vessel can be disconnected from a system and the plates separated. Offending dice may then be replaced and the plates brought back together, and the vessel reinstalled.
Some of the features of the vessel require more detailed description. The adhesive layer 9 can be formed from sticky tape or epoxy to provide for more stable attachment of the dice. Alternative attachment means, either mechanical or adhesive, can be employed; however, the attachment needs to remain intact and functional at temperatures in excess of 125 degrees C. and in cold temperatures around -55 degrees C. Also, adhesion should not be so strong as to cause difficulty in later removing the dice by vacuum pickup.
The dice are aligned with the carrier optically or with the use of tooling holes and placed by robot or other means. The targeting features already existing on the carrier for use in scribing may be used to optically align the dice laterally and rotationally for mating with the PCB. The PCB itself contains a targeting feature or fiducial to precisely align it to the upper plate. Components of the vessel are constructed to such a tolerance that the carrier is already aligned with respect to the vessel.
The invention is by no means restricted to using the carrier as a platform for the dice. FIG. 4 shows the dice 4 placed directly on an upper surface of the lower plate 17 which has been coated with an adhesive layer 18. Here, the upper surface of the plate has a recess 19 sized and dimensioned to hold the dice and allow for their thermal expansion. This recess may also serve to mechanically align the dice within the vessel.
FIG. 4 also shows a heating element 20 incorporated within the lower plate, thereby making the vessel a stand-alone miniature burn-in oven or autoclave. Cooling means may be realized by boring channels 21 in the lower plate through which gaseous or liquid cooling fluid can pass. External methods of heating and cooling may be used in lieu of, or in addition to, these features. A thermal sensor 22 is incorporated into the vessel (in this case on the PCB) to monitor the dice temperature.
The PCB can be constructed of polyimide, KEVLAR brand material, KAPTON brand material, or any similar material capable of withstanding hot and cold environments. The PCB may be constructed with multiple power and ground layers, depending on the application.
The vessel design should allow for removable/replaceable PCB boards. Depending on the application, type of dice used or the system in which the vessel is used, different PCB's can be loaded into the vessel. For example, one PCB with reduced connections and controlling logic (microprocessors, multiplexers, etc.) might be used for testing. A PCB with no logic and several connectors might be used for burn-in. Different PCB's may have different onboard electronics, depending on the application.
FIG. 5 shows the PCB 3 in an inverted orientation with the conductive pillars 5 extending upward. The conductive pillars need to be pliable to avoid strain build-up over temperature. They can be made of different materials such as conductive, pliable epoxies and silicones, or conductive polymer/epoxy as depicted by the first pillar 23 or a combination of metal bumping such as solder 24 and conductive polymer/epoxy 25. Also shown are conductive connection lines or traces 26 which are part of the PCB.
Since the pads on the dice lie substantially within a horizontal plane, the ends of the pillars must be substantially planar to properly engage them. This can be achieved by freezing the pillars to a certain level of rigidity, then milling them down, or by melting the ends off using a mold of the proper height and tolerance. Alternatively, the pillars may be impregnated with laser sensitive materials, allowing laser machining. The pillar height may have to be adjusted to allow for thermal expansion of the PCB and dice. Furthermore, additional metal shavings may be placed in the pillar material, creating a wiping surface to remove metal oxides on the die pads when the PCB and dice are mated.
The openness of the vessel design subjects bare dice to moisture in the air. Therefore, steps must be taken to make the dice somewhat robust. Usually, the aluminum pads are the weakest link on the die. One solution involves placing barrier metal such as nickel and tungsten over the pads, making them moisture resistant and as tough as packaged devices. Obviously, allowing electrical connection to the pads is the major concern.
The pillars may be constructed by screening on and gold plating. In this case, epoxy or silicon may be screened onto only a portion of a metal land pattern upon which the pillar is formed and which electrically connects the pillar to the rest of the PCB. Electroplating would then cover the pillar and adjacent metal land pattern, providing a conductive path from the tip of the pillar to the metal land pattern. The plating may be very thin, up to 10 microinches. This allows the pads on the dice to be deformed under pressure without breaking the plating.
As seen in FIG. 6 the lower plate may have a plurality of recesses 27 with different depth in order to accommodate dice of varying thicknesses such that the tops of the dice have the proper height for contact with the pillars. Alternatively, the pillars may be of varying heights. The pillars may also have some conductive glue or metal shavings on the end to form a more durable connection to the contact pads on the dice if the vessel is to be used within a highly vibrational environment. However, utilizing glue will most likely increase the difficulty in rapidly replacing defective dice.
FIG. 7 shows the invention is not restricted to a single mating configuration. Here, the PCB 3 itself is formed into a plate with pillars 5 extending from both the top and bottom. The PCB is sandwiched between two plates 28 and 29 supporting carriers which have dice attached. Note the alignment buttons 30 and corresponding tunnels 31 as alternative means for aligning the plates. The buttons are made of a deformable plastic which allows them to deform under stress, then bounce back when the stress is removed, thereby producing a more stable fit. The buttons allow the alignment guides 32 to be made with a lower degree of tolerance. The guides themselves may be made to allow for fasteners 33 at both ends.
FIG. 3 shows the use of multiple stacked plates and PCB's to increase integration. Clearly, the stacked configuration can include plates which are built to accept a carrier, plates to which dice can be directly attached, and plates with cooling channels or heating elements built in.
Upon discovery of defective circuitry within the dice of a vessel, the vessel may be opened to allow for replacement or repair of the defective die. A dice map is maintained in software on board the PCB(s) or in the outboard system which maintains a record for each dice. This may be utilized in locathing the offending die and determining the corrective procedures to be used.
Electronic mapping of the dice allows the circuitry present to be grouped into bytes, words, etc. This grouping allows the system to be self monitoring and repairing. Software can automatically account for some circuitry that goes bad and map around it using sparring or other error correction schemes. Alternatively, software can flag the user to those dice which need replacement.
This integration concept works for any technology mix of analog devices, microprocessors, volatile and non-volatile memory devices, multiplexors, and other digital or analog logic regardless of the technology, e.g. CMOS, ECL, etc.
The vessel design is disclosed in a very generic manner. Depending on the type of equipment housing the vessel, the vessel's design can be altered radically without departing from the spirit the invention.
While the preferred embodiments of the invention have been described, modifications can be made and other embodiments may be devised without departing from the spirit of the invention and the scope of the appended claims.
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Dr. Nellen was born and raised in the Milwaukee area and attended UW Milwaukee where he completed his degree with honors. He then attended Marquette University School of Dentistry where he graduated "Cum Laude." After completion of these studies, he was honored to be offered an oral and maxilliofacial surgery residency at the Mayo Clinic and Mayo Graduate School of Medicine in Rochester, Minnesota.
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GERMANY is edging closer to a grand coalition as rumours mingle with media reports that Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder is ready to throw in the towel on Monday when his country commemorates 15 years of reunification.
Mr Schroeder has planned a meeting with the chiefs of his Social Democrat party on Monday afternoon following a vote in Dresden on Sunday a district whose poll was delayed on September 18 because of the death of a candidate.
According to party insiders, Mr Schroeder, 61, who vowed to stay in power after an inconclusive election result nearly a fortnight ago, sees the result in Dresden whatever it may be as the end of a campaign which, although he didn't win outright, he succeeded in making his party come a close second and therefore the only likely candidate in a power-sharing coalition with the conservative CDU opposition.
The vote in the eastern city will not drastically alter the outcome of the general election and the CDU will remain the party with the most seats in parliament. One veteran lawmaker said Mr Schroeder viewed the Dresden poll as "closure" and added that rumours were rife among all factions that he is about to call it a day.
The tone of the discussions between the SPD and CDU has softened in recent days, showing that the political horsetrading is producing behind-the-scenes results.
On Thursday his rival, Angela Merkel, said the possibility of a coalition with the SPD "is much higher than the other constellations". She has the air of a victor or at least someone buying into the rumours that her nemesis is close to quitting.
Berlin's B.Z. newspaper on Thursday also cited party insiders claiming Mr Schroeder was ready to admit defeat.
Mr Schroeder, who has an appalling economic record in seven years of leadership, has been claiming that only he and not Mrs Merkel will be chancellor. Now after talks on Wednesday the political tectonic plates in Berlin seem to be shifting in her favour.
The country appears to be heading for a power-sharing government between the SPD and CDU, the first time Germany has had such a "grand coalition" of the two main political forces since 1969.
Both parties called Wednesday's talks "fruitful" and "serious". "I was pleasantly surprised that we were able to discuss the matters at hand, only 10 days after such a campaign," Mrs Merkel said.
Only Edmund Stoiber, head of the Christian Social Union conservative party of Bavaria, mentioned the touchy question of who would lead Germany during the talks.
Though both sides said they didn't discuss it during the meetings, Mr Stoiber said he hoped "that the SPD accepts Mrs Merkel's leadership claim".
If B.Z.'s Thursday front page story is correct, Monday will be Mr Schroeder's last day in power.
The newspaper said: "Politicians of all parties await the resignation of Gerhard Schroeder on Monday, in the interests of his party and his country.
"The day of German unity would be a dignified moment for him to take such a step.
"There are clear clues, albeit unofficial, that he will choose this day to step down."
Mrs Merkel had hoped to form a government with the business-friendly FDP liberal party in order to push through the vital tax and labour reforms experts say are needed to get Germany working again.
Although she will make history if she becomes Germany's first female leader, there is deep uncertainty about how much she will be able to achieve if Mr Schroeder's socialists are able to block reforming laws at every turn.
Yet even her one-time prospective partner is now seeing that the grand coalition is probably the only viable option.
"It seems in all probability that we're heading for a grand coalition," FDP leader Guido Westerwelle said.
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ATHENS, Ga. --- The 19th-ranked Georgia Bulldogs held their third scrimmage of the preseason Wednesday at Sanford Stadium.
Georgia head coach Mark Richt provided a few statistical standouts from Wednesday's action that included a pregame warm up, a coin toss with captains and full-speed tackling on all plays. Georgia's No. 1 offense and defense battled the scout team that ran Boise State's system.
"When you do these scrimmages, Georgia should do well against the scout team," said Richt. "If you start 0-0, then there's no drama and it could be 38-3. There's no sense of urgency so we started out down 31-0 in the second half."
The Bulldogs rallied for a 38-34 victory, scoring a touchdown with 11 seconds left in the contest. Junior flanker Tavarres King (Mount Airy, Ga.) caught a four-yard pass from sophomore Hutson Mason (Marietta, Ga.) for the win. Mason finished 7-for-9 for 98 yards while King had three receptions for 21 yards. Sophomore quarterback Aaron Murray (Tampa, Fla.) started and was 5-for-9 for 79 yards. Sophomore tight end Orson Charles (Tampa, Fla.) had three catches for 31 yards.
Richt announced the captains for the season opener in senior center Ben Jones (Centreville, Ala.) senior cornerback Brandon Boykin (Fayetteville, Ga.), senior defensive end DeAngelo Tyson (Statesboro, Ga.) and senior punter Drew Butler (Duluth, Ga.). They served as captains in today's scrimmage too.
"It means a lot to me, especially opening up in the Georgia Dome, in my hometown," said Boykin on being named a captain for the first game. "We're getting ready for Boise State, and it's starting to hit us. It's really here."
Defensively, Boykin was on his way to a couple of long touchdowns Wednesday on an interception and a fumble return had Richt not blown the whistle.
"We didn't want him to pull a hamstring, but the interception was going to be 75 yards and the fumble return was for more than 80," Richt added.
Sophomore outside linebacker Jarvis Jones (Columbus, Ga.) made four tackles and one sack while junior defensive end Abry Jones (Warner Robins, Ga.) had three tackles and two sacks. Sophomore cornerback Jordan Love (Glen Allen, Va.) tallied three tackles, one sack and caused a fumble. Also, junior strong safety Shawn Williams (Damascus, Ga.) and junior cornerback Sanders Commings (Augusta, Ga.) notched interceptions.
Richt was not pleased with the opening drive, calling it "sloppy," however it did result in points. Senior Blair Walsh (Boca Raton, Fla.) nailed a 56-yard field goal.
Overall Richt said it was a good day as he got to put the guys in certain situations and made them have some long drives on offense and made the defense stay out there a while too.
"We'll watch the film and see who is ready to play football for Georgia," Richt added.
"We really played fast today, and that's what (Coach) Bobo wanted us to do," said Ben Jones. "Boise State's front seven is supposed to be one of the best, and it makes us work that much harder."
"I thought we had a really good scrimmage on both sides of the ball," said Murray. "Coach Richt moved the ball around, and we had to drive the field a few times and the defense created some turnovers. I thought we executed plays all around."
Georgia opens the 2011 season against No. 5 Boise State on Sept. 3. The Bulldogs and Broncos will meet in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Classic in the Georgia Dome at 8 p.m., and ESPN will televise contest nationally.
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Existing Tenants: Mugshots Grill & Bar, Garcia's Mexican Restaurant, Leslie's Pool Supplies, Covington Health Club, Langley Vapes, Lab Trust and Glory Bound Gyros Restaurant.
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From runway to retail - what can the average guy take away from Sydney's annual fashion fest?
When Sydney stepped up to host its annual fashion fest last week, the usual throng of editors, buyers and bloggers crowded the runway with iPhones at the ready-to-snap outfits seemingly designed more for spectacle than street wear.
But while menswear was better represented at this year's show than in previous years, many guys outside the fashion glitterati would still struggle to identify with the Chesty Bonds-jawed models strutting their stuff in a male maxi dress or metallic body armour.
A look behind the bright lights and bold colours, however, did offer up some trends that are destined for the retail racks in coming months.
Deborah Foreman, general manager of menswear at David Jones, said behind the theatre of fashion week were more commercially viable designs headed to the shop floor.
"When the clothes come out we look at the overall appeal: who is the customer? We look at the silhouette, the fabric, the detail, the construction, the colour, the overall trend.
"Sometimes what's on the catwalk is overemphasised ... but we don't change the brands ranges, they just go to the runway with a bit more theatre," she said.
So here's what to expect in stores soon:
Bold and bright
For the bolder gent, labels like Kalb & Etiw offered up some fashion forward choices for guys who want to stand out among the sea of black and grey suits currently choking up the CBD. From their gold-threaded jackets to a modern take on an old classic by teaming traditional suit jackets with an office short – light hues working best on this front – a bit of colour will brighten up your day. Though, obviously, these looks are more suited to creative rather than corporate environments.
Traditional flair
For those who need to keep it a bit more traditional but still want to stand out in the boardroom, From Britten P/L are by far one of the most user-friendly Australian design teams out there. Their cropped and collarless jackets might not be everyone's taste, but their subtle two-toned suits – especially in a grey and light blue combination – are sophisticated and just classic enough to work in an office environment.
One of the common threads among the labels was the use of tomato red. While not an easy colour to pull off, those with enough charisma can get it over the line. Favoured by fashion house Mils, From Britten P/L once again delivered it in an instantly wearable style.
Local talent
Overall, the fresh looks coming from within our own borders are a promising sign. With the focus long fixed on women's fashion, the guys are finally getting a bit more wriggle room.
"I think there is a lot of talent here in Australia and I feel as we are becoming more interested in men's fashion there is most definitely no doubt Australian designers easily compare to the rest of the world," said Janelle Jefferies, head stylist at Eye For a Guy.
Do it yourself
When adapting fashions directly from the runway, the only rule of thumb is to go with what feels comfortable, said Jefferies.
While this may oscillate between the bland and the swish, nothing compliments an outfit better than a healthy dose of confidence.
"There are no shoulds when it comes to finding inspiration," she said. "You can look anywhere. . . as long as men don't get intimidated by how easily the models can wear just about anything and understand that if they're not a classic model shape they will need to make certain modifications."


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Yeah, I know, a strange post indeed for the middle of winter! The topic just crossed my mind though.
I have a neighbor that I noticed that whenever he mows his lawn he listens to music on some HUGE headphones. I thought it was odd at first. Then I got my iPod and tried listening to music while mowing the lawn. I had to turn the volume up full blast just to hear anything over my crappy old mower.
Now I see why my friend used such huge headphones. I went browsing about the net and found this pair that a user gave 5 stars to because he could now listen to his iPod while mowing the lawn.
Or, or you cheapskates out there like to engineer your own treasures, you can build your own set of "jackhammer headphones" for under $20.
And for the rest of us, there is always eBay. :)
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Ruby is a very big girl with a very big personality to match. She has fluffy hair and a lot of love to give. She knows how to sit/shake and also keeps her kennel very clean.
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Stirling and pulse tube coolers
Stirling and pulse tube coolers are regenerative coolers based on a pressure wave generated by a compressor (usually mechanical) and a cold finger, using a mobile (Stirling) or a fixed (pulse tube) regenerator. The heat is extracted at the cold end when the gas expands, and rejected at the warm end when the gas is compressed.
Long-life Stirling coolers based on the Oxford design have been used on several European and non-European missions. A number of single-stage and two-stage Stirling coolers have been developed in the past, enabling cooling to between 10 K and 100 K.
Current developments are focussed on the improvement of multi-stage Stirling coolers to support the needs of future Science missions, such as XEUS. Astrium UK, together with RAL (UK), are currently developing a cooler which provides up to 390 mW of cooling capacity at 15 K with less than 200W input power, or 10 mW at 6 K (goal).
Due to their simpler design, pulse tube coolers are now widely used to provide cooling down to 50 K. Air Liquide (F), together with Thales Cryogenics (NL) and CEA (F), have developed a Large Pulse Tube Cooler which provides more than 2 W of cooling capacity at 50 K with 160 W of input power, sufficient to satisfy the needs of future Earth Observation missions such as Meteosat 3rd Generation.
Future developments will investigate the possibility of reaching lower temperatures by the use of multi-stage pulse tube coolers.
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Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society
Volume 2014 (2014), Article ID 924712, 9 pages
On the Steady-State System Size Distribution for a Discrete-Time Geo/G/1 Repairable Queue
School of Mathematics and Statistics, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing 400054, China
Received 28 September 2013; Accepted 10 February 2014; Published 19 March 2014
Academic Editor: Carlo Piccardi
Copyright © 2014 Renbin Liu and Zhaohui Deng. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
This paper studies a discrete-time N-policy Geo/G/1 queueing system with feedback and repairable server. With a probabilistic analysis method and renewal process theory, the steady-state system size distribution is derived. Further, the steady-state system size distribution derived in this work is extremely suitable for numerical calculations. Numerical example illustrates the important application of steady-state system size distribution in system capacity design for a network access proxy system.


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Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act
The Title III programs directly relate to the Department's support of access to postsecondary education as well as high standards and high achievement because these programs enable the improvement and expansion of an institution's capacity to provide educational opportunities for large numbers of needy and underrepresented students. The Department is proposing the following changes to Title III as part of the reauthorization.
The revised Title III structure will be as follows:
Part A: Strengthening Institutions program
Part B: Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) program
Part C: HBCU Capital Financing program
Part D: Strengthening Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) program
Part E: Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU) Program
Part F: Minority Science Improvement Program (MSIP)
Part G: General Provisions
This new priority focuses on improving the educational capacity of institutions participating in the competitive Institutional Aid programs by giving priority to those applications that focus on integrating the use of technology and enhancing the institution's technological capacity in their activities. A specific authorized activity is also included to encourage institutions who need it to invest in the improvement of their administration of funds made available to students pursuant to Title IV of the HEA.
Eliminate the Endowment Challenge Grants program and allow institutions participating in the Institutional Aid programs -- with the exclusion of HBCU Capital Financing, and MSIP -- the option of using a portion (up to 20 percent) of their awards to establish or expand an endowment fund. Institutions would be required to match the federal funds used for this purpose -- at least equal to one dollar of institutional funds for every two dollars of the grant funds -- with nonfederal funds.
Move the HSI program into a separate part to recognize the important role HSIs serve in educating Hispanic and other low-income students. The Strengthening HSI program currently exists under Title III Part A: Sec. 316.
In addition, revise the definition of an HSI by eliminating the criteria that an additional 25 percent of Hispanics enrolled be low-income or first-generation. To be an eligible Title III institution, sec. 312(b) already requires a high percentage enrollment of needy students. This change will lessen the data collection burden on eligible institutions but have no effect on the number of eligible institutions.
Eliminate the current priority of a collaborative arrangement with a local educational agency to create more consistency between the HSI program and the other Strengthening Institution programs, which do not have this requirement.
Since both programs also serve to strengthen institutions and are targeted to the institutions most served by the other programs in Title III, this incorporation will move the two programs, with minimal changes, to where they most appropriately fit within the HEA.
In recognition of the important role Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU) have in educating American Indian and other low-income students, the Department has proposed legislation creating a new institutional aid program. The purpose of this program is to improve, strengthen and expand the institution's capacity to serve American Indian and other low-income students. The Department intends to increase the support to institutions that serve large numbers of Native American and Alaska Natives.
The President's authorization levels for the institutional aid programs include $260 million of funding -- about $44 million more than the FY 1998 budget. This authorization level reflects the Department's increased commitment to capacity-building for institutions that serve large numbers of needy and underrepresented students. The following section provides a table of the fiscal year 1998 and 1999 budget requests for the Title III Institutional Aid programs.
|Aid for Institutional Development: (In thousands)
|FY 1999 President's Budget
|Strengthening Institutions [Part A]
|$ 55,450
|$ 60,000
|Strengthening Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) [Part B: Sec. 323]
|Strengthening Historically Black Graduate Institutions (HBGIs) [Part B: Sec. 326]
|Strengthening Hispanic-serving Institutions (HSIs) [Part A: Sec. 316] / [proposed Part D]
|Strengthening Tribal Colleges & Universities (TCUs) [proposed Part E]
|Minority Science Improvement Program (MSIP) [proposed Part F]
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Zombie Tools manufactures swords to battle zombies and other threats
MISSOULA, Mont. - There's banter on social media over a hacker who interrupted TV programming with news of a zombie invasion.
It happened at KRTV in Great Falls and a station in Michigan.
A company in Missoula heard all about it.
It received Facebook messages about zombies.
With good reason.
Zombie Tools has ties to zombies.
The guys at this Missoula industrial warehouse started making swords for just such threats.
"The idea that you're just going to survive with your gun is going to last the first few weeks until you run out of ammunition," said Joey Arbour.
It's tongue in cheek, wild, fantastic playful stuff.
But it's serious work.
"The reason that there's not a lot of people making swords is because it's really hard," said his Arbour's business partner, Maxon McCarter.
The sword makers all like swordsmanship.
But they're craftsmen and artists too.
"We take art and replicate it and sell it to people and employ people too," said McCarter.
Almost all their sales are online.
They get orders from all over the world, from Finland to Canada.
Customers have a 15 week wait.
"It's all over the board," said Arbour, "sword enthusiasts, collectors, survivalist preppers."
"Absolutely," said Arbour, "we are a serious business we take pride in our craft, zombies or no zombies, we're thinking about unicorns next."
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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day and Easter at these nearby events this month.
Music from Ireland
Hailing from historic County Waterford, Danu's St. Patrick's Day concert features a mix of ancient Irish music and new fare. March 7 at 3pm. All ages. $30-$40. Quick Center for the Arts, Fairfield University, 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield. 203-254-4010. www.quickcenter.com.
St. Patrick's Celebrations at the Library
Come to the Wilton Library for Drop-in St. Patrick's Day Crafts during regular library hours and make a craft to take home. Then at 4pm, Library assistant Ms. Keogh shares Irish tales of leprechauns, giants and more at
St. Patrick's Day Tales. No registration necessary. March 17. FREE. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton. 203-762-3950. www.wiltonlibrary.org.
Wear Green to the Zoo
Kids wearing anything green will have the luck o' the Irish on their side and get into the zoo FREE when accompanied by a paying adult. March 17. 9am-4pm. All ages. Beardsley Zoo,1875 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport. 203-394-6565. www.beardsleyzoo.org.
Eggs in the Basket
Prepare for Easter at Eggstatic Eggs by discussing the tradition of egg decoration through the ages. Each participant will decorate a basket of eggs to take home. Refreshments will be served. Pre-registration required. March 25. 3:45-4:45pm. $15. Darien Historical Society, 45 Old Kings Highway North, Darien. 203-655-9233. www.historical.darien.org.
Come to the Audubon Society in Fairfield for an Egg Hung & Breakfast. Events include spring crafts, live animals, and a visit from a "Very Special Rabbit." Bring your own baskets. Pre-registration and pre-payment required at time of registration. March 27. 9:30am and 1:30pm. All ages. $14 child, $11 adult, under 2 FREE. Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street, Fairfield. 203-259-6305. www.ctaudubon.org/visit/fairfield.htm.
Come to the Woodcock Nature Center for Eggs in Your Basket, where a hayride takes you and your children to trails where kids can go on an egg-hunting hike. Afterwards they'll color them using all-natural dyes. Dress warmly and bring a basket. Non-refundable. Reservations and prepayment required. March 28. 1pm. Contact the center for pricing. Woodcock Nature Center, 56 Deer Run Road, Wilton. 203-762-7280. www.woodcocknaturecenter.org.
Meet the Bunny
Enjoy pictures with the Easter Bunny, free face painting, caricatures, an inflatables play area, an Amerfican Idol Contest, and entertainment all day at the WEBE 108 Norwalk Kids Fest. March 28 at 10am. $6; free children under 12. Wilton High School - Field House, 395 Danbury Road, Wilton.
Watch Your Step
Dave Havens of the Norwalk River Watershed Association gives a short introduction about amphibians and how to spot them before taking participants on a Spring Amphibian Walk. See salamanders, newts, frogs, and toads springing to life in vernal ponds. Wear tall waterproof boots. Meet at St. Luke's School in New Canaan at the first parking lot on the right, behind the ball field. March 7, 1-3pm. For more information: 877-NRWA-INFO. www.norwalkriver.org.
Bonding Over Art
The Westport Arts Center brings children and parents together with their WACky Family Day. Create projects using a variety of multimedia materials. Contemporary art exhibitions in the galleries along with kid-friendly live music provide the inspiration. March 7. 2-4pm. $10 per child; free adults and children under 2. Westport Arts Center, 51 Riverside Avenue, Westport. 203-222-7070. www.westportartscenter.org.
Happy Birthday, Stepping Stones!
Enjoy free admission at the museum's Happy Birthday Stepping Stones! celebration. Activities include face painting, art and crafts, and birthday cake. March 13, 10am-5pm. Stepping Stones Museum for Children, 303 West Avenue, Norwalk. 203-899-0606. www.steppingstonesmuseum.org.
Hummingbird Habitats
Get tips for attracting local hummingbirds to your garden in Hummingbirds: Our Feathered Gems, at the Audubon in Greenwich. With more than 330 species in the Americas, hummingbirds are the second largest family of birds. Learn about their ability to fly backwards, vertically and laterally, as well as their capacity to raise and lower their heart rate and body temperature to survive cold nights. View pictures of hummingbirds in habitats ranging from tropical forests to the Andes Mountains. March 14. 3:30pm. $10 suggested donation. Audubon Greenwich, 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich. 203-869-5272. www.greenwich.audubon.org.
Drug-Free Teens
The Courage to Speak, an organization begun by Ginger Katz, who lost her son to drugs, presents its 6th Annual Empowering Youth to be Drug Free Family Night. The event enlists the cooperation of home, school, and community to encourage youths to stay off drugs. Speakers include students who participated in the Courage to Speak curriculum as well as Norwalk's mayor, chief of police and school superintendent. March 16. Dinner at 5:30pm, presentation at 6:30pm. West Rocks Middle School, 81 West Norwalk Road, Norwalk. 203-831-9700. www.couragetospeak.org.
Carrie in Concert
Carrie Underwood performs such hits as "Cowboy Cassanova" and "Mama's Song" at the Arena at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport on March 16 at 7:30pm. Special guests include Craig Morgan and Sons of Sylvia. Ages: TW, TE, AD. $35-$55. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com, the Arena CLICK IT or TICKET Box Office, or by phone: 800-745-3000. 600 Main Street, Bridgeport. 203-368-1000. www.arenaatharboryard.com.
Enjoy Nature This Month
There's a lot to explore at the Maritime Aquarium.
African Underwater Safari looks at the marine life of Africa and discovers how the continent's fish face environmental challenges similar to those faced by the fish in the Long Island Sound. See fish and reptiles from the Nile River, the lakes of Africa's Great Rift Valley, the Red Sea, and Africa's shorelines, including the ecosystem of Madagascar. Through June 2010. All ages.
Then visit the new colony of African penguins in a new outdoor exhibit, Penguins, offering views above and below the water. Through December 2010. All ages.
A new permanent exhibit, Go Fish: Long Island Sound & Beyond, explains how we can learn to "Respect the Fish" by exploring our fascination with catching, eating, and protecting fish in the Sound. A new 30,000-gallon tank houses some of the largest species native to the Sound. A variety of hands-on and multimedia activities enhances the experience. All ages.
At the Maritime's IMAX Theater, you can swim with some of the planet's most unusual creatures, from the wolf eel to the giant Pacific octopus, in Deep Sea, an undersea exploration narrated by actors Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet. Through March 18. Noon and 2pm.
Or you can discover the Mysteries of the Great Lakes and learn why these bodies of water are a vital resource for our country's social and economic vitality. Learn about the wildlife that lives in and around the lakes. Featuring music by Gordon Lightfoot. 11am, 1pm, and 3pm.
The museum is open daily 10am-5pm. Admission is $11.75, children 2-12 $9.75. IMAX tickets are $9, $6.50 kids 2-12 and seniors. Maritime Aquarium, 10 North Water Street, Norwalk. 203-852-0700. www.maritimeaquarium.org.
Monkeying Around
Get your child's photo taken with Curious George at Stepping Stones Museum for Children's family fun night, March 19 and 20. The evening starts at 6pm and will also include a light dinner, hands-on activities, and storytime. For reservations, call 203-899-0606, ext. 247. Ages: TOD, YE, AD. $12; free children under 1. 303 West Avenue, Norwalk. 203-899-0606. www.steppingstonesmuseum.org.
Nose to Nose with a Violin
Young children are encouraged to get up close and personal with musicians and their instruments in Exploring the Orchestra: Hop! Discover which instruments honk, whistle, pluck, or bang. Expect visitors from Heckscher Farm. March 21, 1pm and 2:30pm. $15, children $8. Stamford Museum and Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford. 203-322-1646. www.stamfordmuseum.org.
On Stage This Month
Based on the comic book, Annie features all the songs and dance from the 1977 original Broadway production. March 5, 7:30pm; March 6, 2pm and 7pm; March 7, 1pm and 6pm. All ages. $15-$68. Shubert Theatre, 247 College Street, New Haven. 203-562-5666. www.shubert.com.
Little Red Running Shoes is a pop musical version of the classic Little Red Riding Hood story. Saturdays and Sundays, March 6-April 11. 12pm and 2:30pm. $15.50. Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill Street, Bridgeport. 203-576-1636. www.dtcab.com.
A Night at the Museum
Come experience a museum afterhours when you visit A Night at the Peabody Museum. Walk the Great Hall of Dinosaurs and visit behind-the-scenes collections normally closed to the public. Hunt for souvenirs and prizes, and enjoy games, crafts, and face painting. Live critters such as a Red-Footed tortoise, tarantula, hissing roaches, and snakes will add atmosphere to the evening. March 27. 6-9pm. $18; advance ticket purchase required. Yale Peabody Museum, 170 Whitney Avenue, New Haven. 203-432-5050. www.peabody.yale.edu.
A Blank Canvas
Over the course of two months, visitors will see a diorama created before their eyes in A Diorama Takes Shape: Bringing the Genius of James Perry Wilson to Life. The scene depicted is the celebrated warbler migration at Point Pelee in southwestern Ontario. Visitors can observe as Michael Anderson and trained volunteers preparing plants and other foreground elements for the newly acquired painting by diorama artist Wilson. Through April 25. Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday noon-5pm. $7, children 3-18 $5. Yale Peabody Museum, 170 Whitney Avenue, New Haven. 203-432-5050. www.peabody.yale.edu.
What's Up in Museums and Galleries
Visit Print What, an exhibit of printed works by members of the Loft Artists Association, offered in conjunction with free printmaking workshops. View a collection of monoprints, etchings, photographs, lithographs and silkscreens. Free weekend print workshops will be offered on Saturday, March 13. Exhibit runs through March 21. $5 donation suggested. Friday-Sunday, noon-5pm. Loft Artists Association, 845 Canal Street, Stamford. 203-323-4153. www.loftartists.com.
Gerberich's Gadgetry: Art That Moves is a compilation of works reflecting a 25-year artistic career. Described as "analog work for the digital age," Gerberich's artwork asks us to step back from the frenzy and let the clanking, clanging motion of each piece take us on a tour of our own memories as filtered through his imagination. Through May 23. Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 11am-5pm. $8, $4 ages 4-17. Stamford Museum and Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford. 203-322-1646. www.stamfordmuseum.org.
The Mystic Seaport's Building America's Canals is a hands-on exhibit divided into sections relating to key canal structures: locks, masonry arches, cranes, and aqueducts. Build your own canal, use model cranes to load and unload cargo from canal boats, or try a computer game in which you build and operate a lock, complete with virtual dynamite. Through October 11. Winter hours are Thursday-Sunday, 10am-4pm. All ages. $24, $15 ages 6-17. Mystic Seaport: Museum of America and the Sea, 75 Greenmanville Avenue, Mystic. 888-973-2767. www.mysticseaport.org.
Hocus Pocus
Step out of reality for a few hours with Bill Blagg III, who combines magic and illusions with special effects to baffle and amaze his audiences. Watch out - he may select you to float in mid-air. March 6. 4pm and 7pm. $30, children under 12 $25. The Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield. 203-438-5795. www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Rev Up Your Engines
Watch Gravedigger, Spiderman, Thrasher, and Bad Habit reach speeds of up to 100 miles per hour and fly up to 125 feet at Monster Jam. Weighing in at over 10,000 pounds and sitting atop 66-inch-tall tires, these trucks are built for short, high-powered bursts of speed. March 13, 2pm and 7:30pm; March 14, 2pm. $20.25, children $10.25. Tickets are available through the Arena CLICK IT or TICKET box office, ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone 1-800-745-3000. Arena at Harbor Yard, 600 Main Street, Bridgeport. 203-345-2300. www.arenaatharboryard.com.
Morning at the Maritime
Wake up early and take a Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Maritime Aquarium before it opens. You'll get an insider's look at how the staff meets the food and water needs of some 2,000 resident animals. Stop at the fish kitchen where 18 tons of fish a year is prepared. Hover above the 110,000-gallon Open Ocean tank where you may see the dorsal fins of a sand tiger. Learn the delicate requirements of jellyfish and perhaps get the chance to hand-feed the cow-nosed rays. Participants must be at least 10 years of age. Reservations recommended. Limited to 25 people. March 20. 8:15am. $30. The Maritime Aquarium, 10 N. Water Street, Norwalk. 203-852-0700 ext. 2206. www.MaritimeAquarium.org.
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In Response To "The Unborn"
Dear Editor,
I recently read a letter in your paper that interested me, entitled, "The Unborn." I, too, am not in favor of abortion, but in some cases, families (particularly ones raised by single women) and young people who cannot and should not go through a pregnancy, need this option.
The Republican Party likes to be known as the party supporting less government intervention, and yet they are fixated on being pro-life, neverminding their fixation with suppressing gun legislation. What is most troubling is their neglect to abide to being pro-life after the baby is born – the Republicans are all about cutting all sorts of social services that would help a woman and her "new child." Day care centers and head start programs would be out of the table, as well as medical care and safe housing. So much for loving life!
The mother and child would most likely be villainized as part of a percentage of people who are not helping the American economy, an idea I recently read about in the editorial column of a local newspaper.


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He was the ferocious fighter who terrorised the world of boxing from the age of 20, bit off a chunk of an opponent's ear during a bout, spent three years in jail for rape and ended up bankrupt after burning his way through a £200 million fortune.
Yet former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson showed his softer side last week when he appeared on Brazilian television to sing bossa nova muzak classic 'The Girl from Ipanema'.
It's not the first time the former enfant terrible of the ring has shown his softer side in his later years. He has happily sent himself up in appearances in movies and on TV, and earlier this year revealed that he is now a keen pigeon fancier.
But this latest appearance - in which Iron Mike croons along happily to the iconic song about a girl in Rio de Janeiro - takes the cake.
The strangest thing of all? He's actually pretty good - though mainly thanks to some judicious backing vocals, in which the pianist's mike is turned up much louder than Mike.


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For almost two decades, Hans Herzog has been growing grapes, making wine and, in the process, carving out an enviable reputation for low-yielding, small-volume, high-quality handcrafted wines from Marlborough.
Along with the old world-style wines, he has one of the finest vineyard restaurants, with an eclectic international wine list and a relaxed ambience in a dining room overlooking rose gardens and vines.
Visit the cellar and processing areas and you won't find one pipette, bottle or barrel out of place. Immaculate, meticulous, precise - everything we have come to associate with the Swiss is not just in the Herzog operation, but also in the wines themselves. And there are a lot of varietals these days.
Initially Herzog concentrated mainly on Bordeaux-style reds, pinot noir and montepulciano; along with whites that included chardonnay, pinot gris and one of the country's best viogniers. Now he is showing considerable flair and
has expanded his styles to include arneis, marsanne, rousanne, zweigelt,
gewurztraminer and gruner veltliner.
The red division of his portfolio includes tempranillo, nebbiolo and a phenomenally popular cabernet franc.
Herzog brings a zeal, tenacity and enviable winemaking history to the task - his family has made wine since the 15th century.
He and wife Therese were drawn to New Zealand because of its beauty and Marlborough in particular, because of its reputation and similar growing conditions to areas of France's Bordeaux region.
Herzog picked up valuable lessons making wine in Europe, especially Switzerland, where often it's a short growing season because of the cold. As a result, he's a huge fan of cropping the vines lightly to ensure quality, highly concentrated grapes.
It's not all about volume, but rather about determining a premium product by controlling what happens in the vineyard. Attention to detail is paramount and this is one of the reasons the wines are highly sought-after.
Don't expect cheap - and don't look for the wines at your local supermarket. Excellence comes with a price.
2012 Hans Herzog Gruner Veltliner – $44
A Rolls Royce version of a relatively new varietal enjoying considerable success in New Zealand. It has the Swiss attention to detail, producing a complex, vibrant and flavoursome beauty with typical quince, pear and yellow stone fruit characters.
2009 Hans Herzog Pinot Noir – $49
Not a shrinking violet, and one that should really develop even further with age. Savoury and spice with red fruit flavours and a quiet complexity that keeps you guessing. Delicious.


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