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|Jan 6, 1998
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|Apr 17, 1995
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|Apr 17, 1995
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|Philip T. Stokoe, Edward C. Ekstrom
|Original Assignee
|Teradyne, Inc.
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|Patent Citations (13), Non-Patent Citations (8), Referenced by (13), Classifications (16), Legal Events (5)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
This invention relates generally to connectors for electronic signals and more specifically to high speed, high density connectors for electronic signals.
Connectors are used widely in the electronics industry. Many electronic items, such as computers, are built as modules which are then connected into a system. For example, a computer is usually assembled from several printed circuit boards which are each plugged into a "backplane." The backplane routes signals between the printed circuit boards. For that reason, connectors are often discussed as they relate to connecting a printed circuit board to a backplane, but they can be used for making connections between many other items.
Some device, called generally a "connector", is used to complete the electrical path for signals between the backplane and the printed circuit board. It is desirable that the connector allow the printed circuit board to be easily connected to and removed from the backplane. It is also desirable that the connector not significantly distort signals or add noise to the signals as they pass between the backplane and the printed circuit board.
Connectors are also used to electrically connect a single printed circuit board to another printed circuit board. A board into which another printed circuit board is plugged is sometimes called a "motherboard." The same types of connectors used in backplanes are also used on motherboards. When the term "backplane" is used herein, it encompasses a "motherboard" configuration.
One form of connector uses metal posts or blades. The posts or blades are enclosed in a housing, which is usually mounted to the backplane. Another housing is mounted to the printed circuit board. This housing contains other metal contacts. When the two connector housings are mated, the metal contacts in each housing touch. The contacts are made thin enough that they have some springiness. The springiness ensures good mechanical contact.
Such connectors are suitable for many applications. However, they do not perform well in applications which require a large number of high speed, high density interconnections. The density of a connector refers to the number of signals which can be carried per unit length or area of the connector.
The speed of the connector refers to the rise time of signals which can be passed through the connector with an acceptable level of distortion or added noise. The rise time of a signal is related to the highest frequency components contained in that signal such that frequency and rise time are alternative ways to view the speed of an electronic signal.
Several different techniques are used for rating the speed of a connector. One way is to measure signal reflections caused by impedance variations in the signal path. This measurement may be performed in the time domain by means of a time domain reflectometry (TDR) instrument. This instrument produces a test signal in the form of a voltage step of known amplitude and rise time. The reflected signal, expressed as a percentage of the input amplitude, is measured as an indication of distortion.
As the rise time of the test signal is made shorter, the distortion will increase. A maximum acceptable level of distortion is defined based on the intended application for the connector. TDR measurements are made with test signals having different rise times until the smallest rise time which produces less than the maximum acceptable distortion is identified.
For example, a reflection level of 5% is considered to be acceptable for many applications. If a signal with a rise time of 250 psec produces 5% reflection, the connector is said to be a 250 psec connector.
Other criteria are also sometimes important for a connector. For example, sometimes the noise introduced through cross talk between signal contacts within the connector is important. Where other criteria are specified, the fastest signal which satisfies all criteria gives the speed rating for the connector.
Connector speed and density are usually inversely related. Distortion and noise of a connector can often be reduced by making the adjacent contacts further apart. This increases speed but reduces density. A second way is to connect adjacent signal contacts to ground. The grounded contacts act as shields and reduce the cross talk between contacts carrying signals.
However, when contacts are connected to ground, they can not carry signals. Density of a connector is sometimes states in terms of "real signals per unit length." In determining the real signal density of a connector, those connectors connected to ground are not counted.
Existing connectors using conventional metal contacts can provide a maximum signal density of 35 real signals per inch at a speed of 0.5 nsec. It would be desirable to provide 50 real signals per inch at 0.5 nsec and 35 real signals per inch at 0.2 nsec.
One way to achieve such a combination of speed and density was suggested in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,968,265 and 5,002,496. Those patents describe a connector which uses a flex circuit. A flex circuit is made up of numerous metal traces running in parallel on a flexible substrate. The traces are covered over with a dielectric material, which is also flexible. At each end of the flex circuit, there are openings in the dielectric covering, exposing pads on each trace where electrical connection can be made. In the connector, one end of the flex circuit is held against pads on the backplane. The other end of the flex circuit is held against pads on the printed circuit board.
In this way, electrical connections are made from the backplane to the printed circuit board through the traces on the flex circuit. The flex circuit inherently has very low distortion and can thus handle high speed signals even when the traces are very close together.
In this connector, the flex circuit was held against either the backplane or the printed circuit board through the use of a fluid filled bladder. The bladder was held in a fixed support. The flex circuit was mounted between the bladder and a printed circuit board. To provide good mechanical contact, a force was exerted on the bladder at one point. Because the bladder was fluid filled, it conformed to the shape of the printed circuit board and applied the force evenly over the printed circuit board.
This type of connector suffered from the disadvantage of requiring fluid. Fluids usually interfere with the operation of electronic devices, such as by shorting out connections. There was considerable reluctance to use in electronics a connector which contained fluid.
Through our studies of connectors of this type, we discovered that the pressure in the bladder increased rapidly as a function of displacement. This relationship made it difficult to manufacture connectors of this type. The displacement of the bladder had to be carefully controlled. Too much displacement yielded connectors which were hard to operate. Too little displacement yielded connectors which did not have good electrical properties.
We have observed an alternative design which improved the second drawback. In these connectors the bladder was mounted in a support. A printed circuit board to be plugged into the connector included camming surfaces which deformed the support for the bladder when the printed circuit board was plugged into the connector. Deformation of the support provided force on the bladder. We observed that this design allowed the force on the bladder to be more easily controlled. However, this design did not eliminate the need for fluid in the connector. It also was complicated to use because the camming surfaces had to be attached to the printed circuit board to be plugged into the connector.
An alternative flex connector used a coiled spring in place of the bladder. This connector, sold by AMP, Inc. of Harrisburg, Pa. under the designation ASC, used a canted coil spring in place of the fluid filled bladder.
With the foregoing background in mind, it is an object of the invention to provide a high speed, high density electrical connector.
It is also an object to provide an electrical connector which is easy to manufacture and easy to use.
The foregoing and other objects are achieved in a connector using flex circuits. Contact pads on the flex connector are held against contact pads on a printed circuit board through the use of a compressible member. The compressible member is held in a support which is spring loaded in the connector housing.
In one embodiment, the support for the elastomer tube is formed from an elongated member having a groove running along its length. Several modular elements are inserted into the groove. Each modular element has a spring member biasing it away from the elongated member. Each modular element also contains a groove in a surface facing away from the elongated member. The elastomer tube is inserted into the grooves of the modular elements.
In one embodiment, the connector housing includes a means for rotating the printed circuit board about a pivot point to bring pads on the printed circuit board into contact with pads on the flex circuit.
The invention will be better understood by reference to the following more detailed description and accompanying drawings in which
FIG. 1 is a sketch of the connector of the invention;
FIG. 2A is a sketch of a portion of the connector of FIG. 1 partially exploded and partially broken away;
FIG. 2B is a cross sectional view of a module shown in FIG. 2A; and
FIG. 3 is a cross sectional view of a connector according to an alternative embodiment of the invention.
FIG. 1 shows a connector 100 mounted to backplane 102. Connector 100 is designed to receive daughter card 104, which is a printed circuit board. Connector 100 provides a high speed, high density connection between daughter card 104 and backplane 102.
Connector 100 contains two backbone elements 110A and 110B. Backbone elements 110A and 110B are identical, but are oriented so that backbone 110A is the mirror image of 110B. Backbone elements 110A and 110B are held between end caps 112 and 114. Backbones 110A and 110B are held in place by any convenient mounting means, such as screws 116. Backbone elements 110A and 110B are spaced apart by an amount sufficient to allow daughter card 104 to be inserted between them.
End caps 112 and 114 contain grooves 118, which are adapted to guide daughter card 104 into the space between backbone elements 110A and 110B. End caps 112 and 114 may include some mechanism to lock daughter card 104 in place when engaged in connector 100. Here, locking tabs 120 are shown to engage slots 122 on daughter card 122.
End caps 112 and 114 are secured to backplane 102 by any convenient means. Here, screws (not shown) are used.
Connector 100 includes flex strips 126A, 126B, 126C and 126D. Flex strips 126A and 126C wrap around backbone 110A. Flex strips 126B and 126D wrap around backbone 110B. Each of the flex strips 126A . . . 126D has conductive traces (not shown) and contact pads 128 (only a portion of which are visible) at each end. Each of the flex circuits 126A . . . 126D has contact pads 128 at one end facing into the gap between backbone elements 110A and 110B and contact pads (not shown) on their other end facing backplane 102.
Flex strips are commercially available, such as from Fuji Poly. In the preferred embodiment, the traces are 2 mil wide, but any dimension might be used. Some such flex strips include a ground plane. Such flex strips may be used and reduce crosstalk.
Flex strips 126A . . . 126D are held in place by clamps 130. Clamps 130 may be held in place with screws (not shown) or might simply be shaped to engage features on backbone elements 110A and 110B with a snap fit.
Daughter card 104 contains numerous contact pads 124. Contact pads 124 on the upper surface of daughter card 104 are visible in FIG. 1, but in a preferred embodiment, there are also contact pads on the lower surface of daughter card 104. Contact pads 124 are exposed portions of circuit traces (not shown) on daughter card 104. Signals which are to be coupled to backplane 102 through connector 100 are routed to contact pads 124. Contact pads 128 are pressed against contact pads 124 when daughter card 104 is inserted into connector 100, thereby coupling signals to one end of flex circuits 126A . . . 126D.
The other ends of flex circuits 126A . . . 126D also contain contact pads (not shown). These contact pads press against backplane 102. Backplane 102 also has contact pads which align with the contact pads on flex circuits 126A . . . 126D. As with daughter card 104, circuit traces connect to the contact pads on backplane 102. Signals are coupled between daughter card 104 and backplane 102 through flex circuits 126A . . . 126D.
FIG. 1 shows tab 132 in connector 100. Tab 132 fits into slot 134 in daughter card 104. Tab 132 aids in aligning daughter card 104 with connector 100, but are optional.
Turning now to FIG. 2A, additional details of the construction of connector 100 are shown. In FIG. 2A, end cap 112 is shown without backbone 110B in place.
Backbone 110A is preferably made of anodized aluminum or some other nonconductive material or material with a dielectric coating. Any known manufacturing technique can be used, such as machining. However, it should be noted that backbone 110A has a uniform cross section along its length, enabling the use of low cost manufacturing processes, such as extrusion or pultrusion, referred to generally as extrusion processes.
Backbone 110A has grooves 210A and 210B formed in it. As shown in FIG. 1, groove 210A is behind contact pads 128 which make contact with daughter card 104. Groove 210B is behind contact pads (not shown) which make contact with backplane 102.
Backbone 110A includes ledges 214. Tabs 216 on flex circuit 126A engage ledges 214. Clamp 130 holds flex circuit 126A against backbone 110A. Clamp 130 holds tabs 216 in contact with ledges 214 and thereby holds flex circuits 126 in place.
Pins 251 aid in holding flex circuits 126 in place and also in positioning flex circuits 126. A plurality of such pins 251 are included along the length of each backbone element 110A and 110B. For each flex circuit 126, at least one of the pins is accurately positioned with respect to the end caps 112 and 114. A hole (not shown) on the flex circuit 126, which is accurately positioned with respect to the contact pads 128 on the flex circuit slips over the accurately positioned pin 251. That hole has a diameter which matches the outside diameter of pin 251, aligning the flex circuit with the pin. As both the flex circuit and end cap are positioned relative to the pin, the end cap and flex circuit are positioned relative to each other.
Additional pins 251 are also included. The additional pins are not placed with the same accuracy as the pin used for positioning the flex circuits. Holes on the flex circuits 126 fit over these pins. Rather than having a diameter matching the diameter of the pin, these holes are slightly elongated to allow for a slight inaccuracy in their placement.
Backbone 110A, along with clamp 130 and flex circuit 126A are inserted into a recess (not visible) in end cap 112. A similar recess 200 for accepting backbone 110B is shown.
Modules 218 are sized to fit into grooves 210A and 210B. Each module 218 has a step 224 which is designed to engage lip 212 on backbone 110A. In this way, modules 218 may be loaded into grooves 210A and 210B while end cap 114 is removed. Once both end caps 112 and 114 are secured, modules 218 are retained by lips 212.
Each module 218 includes a groove 228. Groove 228 is sized to receive an elastomer member 226. Elastomer member 226 is a flexible tube. When connector 100 is assembled, elastomer member 226 runs behind pads 128 of flex circuit 126. Elastomer member 226 should have a width sufficient to ensure that all of pads 128 are backed by the elastomer member 226.
Elastomer member 226 is a flexible tube. It should be elastic enough to return to its original shape after application of a force in excess of 350 pounds per square inch. Over the usable life of connector 100, elastomer member 226 should preferably loose no more than 20% of its elasticity. Many cross linked polymers with relatively long backbones are suitable. A preferred material is commercial grade polyurethane. In the preferred embodiment, elastomer member has a generally square cross section with sides about 50/1000 of an inch. This size is approximately the same as the size of the contacts 128. Also, a solid member is preferred. However, an air or gas filled tube, sealed at its ends, might also be used.
Grooves 228 preferably has a width slightly smaller than elastomer member 226 such that elastomer member must be slightly compressed to fit into grooves 228. Also, grooves 228 preferably are not as deep as elastomer member 226 so that elastomer member 226 projects slightly beyond the surface of modules 218. A projection in the range of 5/1000 to 10/1000 of an inch is preferred with a projection of about 8/1000 more preferred. The amount of projection should be limited so that when a force is placed on the elastomer member 226 it compresses back into groove 228 rather than being pressed against the front face of modules 218 and 220.
Modules 218 are shorter than the width of the flex circuits 126A . . . 126D. To provide a groove 228 to hold an elastomer member 226 behind each flex circuit 126A . . . 126D, multiple modules 218 are inserted into grooves 210A and 210B. Modules 218 have a width such that multiple modules can be used to provide a connector of any desired length.
As described above, groove 218 is sized to snugly hold elastomer member 226. The walls of groove 218 provide support perpendicular to the axis of elastomer member 226. They do not provide support along the axis of elastomer 226. To retain elastomer 226 at its ends, end modules 220 are inserted into grooves 210A and 210B. End modules 220 differ from modules 218 in that they contain end plugs 230 in grooves 228. End plugs 230 support elastomer member 226 at its end. They are positioned to snugly hold elastomer member 226.
Modules 218 and end modules 220 are made from a rigid material, which is preferably nonconductive. In a preferred embodiment, modules 218 and 220 are made of anodized aluminum. Because modules 218 have a uniform cross section, they can be made using an extrusion process. During manufacture, a bar of material having the cross section of modules 218 is extruded. The bar is then cut to the desired length of modules 218.
Modules 220 do not have a uniform cross section because of the presence of end plugs 230. An end module 220 could be made from a module 218 by securing an end cap 230 into groove 228. Alternatively, end modules 220 could be molded or machined. Alternatively, a bar of material could be extruded with a cross section identical to that of end module 220 without groove 228 in it. The bar would be cut into modules of the desired length. Groove 228 could then be machined into the modules, leaving end caps 230.
Modules 218 and end modules 220 are sized so that they have a width between step 224 and the parallel rear surface which is smaller than the distance between the inner surface of lip 212 and the floor of grooves 210A or 210B. The difference in these dimensions allows modules 218 and end modules 220 to recede into grooves 210A or 210B.
Modules 218 and end modules 220 contain springs 222 attached to the surface opposite grooves 228. Springs 222 are made from a piece of stainless spring steel bent as shown in FIG. 2A. Each spring 222 is attached to a module 218 or end module 220 by any convenient means such as welding, soldering or brazing. FIG. 2B shows a module 218 in cross section. FIG. 2B shows that springs 222 are pressed into a groove 250 for a snap fit.
Springs 222 are sized such that the distance between spring 222 and step 224 is slightly greater than the distance between the inner surface of lip 212 and the floor of grooves 210A or 210B. Springs 222 are thus compressed slightly when modules 218 and end modules 220 are inserted into grooves 210A and 210B.
Springs 222 bias modules 218 and end modules 220 forward in grooves 210A and 210B such that step 224 is urged into contact with lip 212. However, springs 222 allow compliance of modules 218 and end modules 220 to forces applied perpendicular to their faces contain grooves 228. FIG. 2B shows that modules 218 and 220 are made with anti-overstress tabs 252 if an excessive force is applied, anti-overstress tabs 252 limit the compression on spring 222 and therefore prevent permanent deformation of the springs.
Tab 132 is attached to support module 232A through any convenient means, such as welding or brazing. Support module 232A has a cross section which allows it to fit into groove 210A. The opposite side of tab 132 is connected to a support module 232B, which is identical to module 232A. Module 232B fits into a corresponding groove in backbone element 110B. Support modules 232A and 232B might be extruded as described above for the other modules and then attached to tab 132. Alternatively, the entire assembly might be formed using an extrusion process.
The spacing between backbone elements 110A and 110B is set by tabs 200 and 201 in end caps 112 and 114. However, if backbone elements 110A and 110B are too long, they will deflect in the middle such that the desired spacing will not be maintained. The assembly made up of support modules 232A and 232B enforces the required spacing between backbone elements 110A and 110B. In the preferred embodiment, such an assembly is included approximately every two and a half inches along the length of backbone elements 110A and 110B.
Using modules 218, end modules 220 and support modules 232 allows connectors of many sizes and configurations to be easily assembled. Backbones 110A and 110B are cut to the desired length. Grooves 210A and 210B are loaded with modules. For each flex circuit 126 to be used in connector 100, each of the grooves 210A and 210B is loaded with modules 218 and end modules 220 to span the width of the flex circuit. The first module and the last module inserted into each groove 210A and 210B are end modules 220. The balance are modules 218.
This arrangement of modules makes a continuous groove 228 behind flex circuit 126. Elastomer member 226 is inserted into the groove 228.
Support module 232 with tab 132 attached is inserted into one of the grooves 210A. A module 218 is inserted into groove 210B to occupy the same amount of space as support module 232. The process of inserting modules is repeated for each flex circuit 126 used in the connector.
Flex circuits 126 are then partially wrapped around backbones 110A and 110B. Clamps 130 are put in place. End caps 112 and 114 are secured, holding connector 100 together.
In use, connector 100 is secured to backplane 102 (FIG. 1) with groove 210B (FIG. 2A) facing backplane 102. Elastomer 226 in grooves 228 in the modules in groove 210B is biased by the action of springs 222 and its own elasticity to project beyond the lower surface of backbones 110 containing grooves 210B. These parts push flex circuit 126A below the lower surface of end caps 112 and 114. As connector 100 is secured to backplane 102, elastomer 226 and springs 222 become compressed, creating a counter force. The counter force pushes flex circuit 126A into backplane 102 with a pressure preferably of at least 350 pounds per square inch at the contact interface.
Modules inserted in groove 210A similarly hold flex circuit 126A away from the surface of backbone 110A containing groove 210A. When a daughter card 104 is inserted into slot 118, it compresses elastomer member 226 and springs 222 of the modules in groove 210A. This compression generates a force which pushes flex circuit 126A against daughter card 104 with a pressure preferably in the range of 350 to 500 pounds per square inch.
In this way, the required force to hold flex circuits 126 against both the daughter card and the back plane are generated. The force is uniform across the mating surfaces. Any deviations in the thickness or planarity of daughter card 104 are compensated for by operation of springs 222 and compression of elastomer members 226.
Turning now to FIG. 3, an alternative embodiment of the invention is illustrated. FIG. 3 shows a connector 300 in cross section.
Connector 300 utilizes flex circuits 326A and 326B to make connection between mother board 302 and a daughter board 304. Connector 300 is what is sometimes referred to as a mezzanine connector. Such connectors are generally used to connect two boards together in contrast to a backplane which generally is used to connect multiple printed circuit boards together.
As described above in connection with FIG. 1, mother board 302 contains printed circuit traces (not shown) which terminate in contact pads (not shown). These contact pads make contact with contact pads on flex circuits 326A and 326B. Flex circuits 326A and 326B carry the signal on traces to contact pads. These contact pads on flex circuits 326A and 326B contact the similar contact pads on daughter card 304, thereby completing the required connections.
The contact force between flex circuits 326A and 326B and mother board 302 or daughter board 304 is generated through modules 342 inserted in grooves in backbone pieces 310A and 310B. Modules 342 are biased through the use of springs 340 in the same fashion that modules 218 and 220 are biased with springs 222.
Each of the modules 342 contains grooves 328 formed therein. In contrast to FIG. 2A in which a single groove 228 was present, two parallel grooves 328 are present in modules 342. In FIG. 2A, one groove 228 was used because contact pads 124 and 128 are aligned in a single row. In FIG. 3, it is contemplated that the contact pads are aligned in two rows. One groove 328 is aligned with each row of contact pads. An elastomer member (not shown) is inserted into each of the grooves 328.
Backbones 310A and 310B are shaped so that the modules 342 aligned with daughter card 304 are parallel, but are not in the same plane perpendicular to mother board 302. This allows daughter card 304 to be inserted into connector 300 at an angle with respect to mother board 302 without contacting flex circuits 326A or 326B.
In contrast to connector 100 in which grooves 118 were fixed, connector 300 includes end caps with pivot pieces 354. Pivot pieces 354 contain grooves 318. To insert daughter card 304, pivot piece 354 is rotated upwards so that daughter card 304 is easily inserted. Then pivot piece 354 is rotated downwards in the direction R to bring it parallel to mother board 302.
Pivot pieces 354 are mounted to end caps of connector 300 on a shaft or other means to allow it to pivot. Preferably, pivot pieces 354 are inserted in a cavity having a rounded wall so that pivot piece 354 can rotate within the cavity. Pivot piece 354 is mounted about a pivot point selected so that when pivot piece 354 is rotated to be parallel to mother board 302, daughter card 304 will compress springs 340 and the elastomer members in modules 342 adjacent the board.
Pin 350 passes through hole 352 in daughter board 304 to ensure that it is properly aligned and that daughter card 304 is locked in place. In this way, contact pads on daughter board 304 align with contact pads on flex circuits 326A and 326B. If necessary, mother board 302 can include latches (not shown) which lock daughter card 304 in a position parallel to mother board 302.
Having described one embodiment, numerous alternative embodiments or variations might be made. For example, FIG. 1 shows a connector with two bays. However, the connector is assembled from modular elements. A greater or lesser number of elements might be used. In this way, a connector could be made with one bay or multiple bays. The length of each connector can also be dictated by the number of modules used.
Also, it was described that elastomer members 226 are held in a support assembled from several modular pieces. The modular pieces allow conformance of the connector surface along the entire length of the printed circuit boards 102 and 104 even if there are bumps or other uneven features at some places on the printed circuit boards. Alternatively, the support could be formed from a single piece of flexible material.
Support module 232 were described as being manufactured separate from tab 132. The entire piece made up of tab 132 and support module 232 could be molded or machined from a unitary piece. Alternatively, the entire piece could be manufactured using an extrusion process. Tab 132 could then be rounded or shaped if necessary in a machining operation.
FIG. 2A shows that modules are held in grooves 210A and 210B through the use of lips 212 engaging step 224. Any means of retaining the modules in the groove can be used. Springs 222 might lock into recesses in grooves 210A or 210B. Alternatively, a flexible rod might be inserted through holes in the modules and through side walls 112 and 114. In some circumstances, flex circuits 126 alone could be used to hold the modules in the grooves.
Other embodiments can be made by using materials different than those described above. Examples of preferred materials were given. For example, modules 218, end modules 220 and backbones 110 were listed as being made of anodized aluminum. A range of other materials might be used. Other metals providing suitable stiffness could be used. Ceramic or plastic materials might also be used.
Elastomer members 226 and 326 are described as being made of an elastomer. Any compliant material might be used instead. Fluid filled bladders might be used, though their use would be undesirable to some.
Springs 222 were described as being made of bent pieces of spring steel. Coil springs might be used instead. Each module could be backed by one coil spring perpendicular to the surface of the module containing groove 228. It is not necessary that each module have a separate spring associated with it. A coil spring could be run along the floor of grooves 210A and 210B.
It is also not necessary that a traditional spring be used to perform the function of spring 222. Any compliant material could be used to form the spring. Further pieces of elastomer might be used. Alternatively, the floor of grooves 210A and 210B might be lined with a springy material such as a high density foam rubber.
Therefore, the invention should be limited only by the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
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You see her and ask, "Who does she think she is, Lady Gaga?" And then you recall that when Mother Monster was still a Catholic school girl named Stefani, the Roman diva had already dressed up as Anita Ekberg in Fellini's "La dolce vita" and lugged a tractor-trailer filled with Maria Malibran relics around Europe. Pastiche, bricolage, diva genealogies? Bartoli's been there, done that.
In truth, to call "Mission" a "recording" is to diminish it. Though presenters and publicists nowadays make a fuss over "multimedia operas," opera is by definition multimedia. It combines words and music, stagecraft and song, drama and (sometimes) dance, and that's why it's "opera": the Latin plural of opus or "work."
The "Mission" project, which showcases music by the long-forgotten composer Agostino Steffani (1654–1728), builds on the genre's multimedia roots. It includes webisodes, a hardback book edition with scholarly commentary, an iPad app, a DVD (release date TBA), a Steffani-themed novel (The Jewels of Paradise) by best-selling mystery writer Donna Leon—and a CD for any antiquarians out there. In scope and ambition, it brings to mind Björk's monumental "Biophilia" project.
"Mission" is the 19th solo album by Bartoli, one of the world's best-selling classical artists. Tracing the evolution of her persona from the late 1980s to those noirish "Mission" images can be revealing. Early in her career, Bartoli was depicted as a kind of enfant sauvage. In Kim Chernin and Renate Stendhal's Cecilia Bartoli: The Passion of Song, we read repeatedly that Bartoli enjoys kicking off her shoes and running barefoot through the grass—and that she stockpiles pretty footwear, too, because she never had new shoes while growing up. (So there are hillbillies on Rome's seven hills. Who knew?)
Bartoli's having trained initially with her mother, a professional musician, somehow came to mean that she had drunk in music at Silvana Bazzoni's breast and come by her achievements "naturally," with no need for grueling practice or study. A professor at the Parma Conservatory (and thus someone who ought to have known better) once marveled to me after hearing Bartoli tear through a punishing Rossini aria, "She doesn't even understand what she's doing." Oddly enough, he meant it as praise.
Have you ever heard anyone make a similar remark about, say, Renée Fleming or Andreas Scholl, who also sing florid music splendidly? I haven't. Then again, as far as I know, their handlers never staged them zipping around in a sports car swearing at the top of their lungs. To be sure, peddling a great singer as a buffoon did pay off handsomely in the case of Luciano Pavarotti. Remember the malarkey about how he and Mirella Freni shared a wet-nurse? You see, it all comes down to Lambrusco and tortellini; those goofy Italians can't be bothered with intellect or self-awareness. (I know: Berlusconi. But surely Dante, Michelangelo, Galileo, Verdi, and Eco also count for something?)
Bartoli must have agreed to be marketed as a ditz, but around the turn of the millennium a new gravitas infused her image. She followed the personality-driven treacle of "Cecilia and Bryn" (1999) with an historically-informed program of Gluck rarities (2001), including a plucked-from-the-archives Antigono aria. Next came "The Salieri Album" (2003), in which she championed the music of a composer long spurned as the lesser half in the old Latin-shallowness-versus-Teutonic-depth binary—as Mozart's supposed murderer, too. When I reminded her of this at the time, she rolled her eyes. "Well, it takes real talent to be both mediocre and diabolical!"
Incidentally, those persuaded that only middlebrow fare sells might ponder this: "The Salieri Album," a disc of obscure music served up with full scholarly props, hit the pop charts in Europe, and the related tour sold out hall after hall. At once the shocking notion arises that audiences—especially young people, among whom Bartoli is an abiding favorite—may actually enjoy not being patronized. While her ability to undertake arcane projects undeniably derives from the success of the (seemingly) flightier Cecilia Bartoli 1.0, her recordings are becoming ever wonkier, and the adoring crowds keep right on turning out.
With "Opera proibita" (2005), Bartoli came into her postmodern own. Performers are often mistaken for the characters they portray, and Bartoli is no exception: she is a celebrated Angelina in La Cenerentola, and the identity stuck when Manuela Hoelterhoff wrote Cinderella & Company. But even off the operatic stage, Bartoli has taken to reinventing herself as frequently as Madonna/Esther. "Opera proibita" is a collection of music that is not what it seems: grandly theatrical arias for virtuoso singers in the guise of sacred music, written at a time when the Catholic Church had banned opera and women on stage. The cover shows Bartoli as Ekberg in the Fountain of Trevi (a well-wrought conceit that she explained most eloquently). In another shot, she is an impish and none-too-austere-looking prelate: one of the churchmen who skirted the opera ban, perhaps, or a lady singer about to slip into a theatre on the sly.
Hoelterhoff reports that early on, the "Today" show wanted to film Bartoli "buying a sausage or cheese or doing something human." Bartoli today is doing something post-human, donning and discarding identities in a playful, sophisticated way. For "Maria" (2007), she draped herself in the repertoire and jewels of the legendary Malibran. For "Sacrificium" (2009), a program of arias written for castrati, her head was grafted onto a marble statue of an anatomically-challenged man, and she gave some concerts decked out in gender-bending top hat and tails. It's all show biz, she seems to say, as the "real" Cecilia Bartoli deliberately eludes us. A person of dignity, she has largely refused to trade on her romances or family life. "The more you protect your private life," she once told me, "the happier you are, and the more you can give as an artist."
In 2012 – 13, Bartoli will tour Europe with "Mission" and other programs. (Last I heard from her publicist, she had no plans to visit North America.) Next May she is due to sing in Brahms' Ein deutsches Requiem at Salzburg and possibly record the title role in Bellini's Norma, though Decca declined to confirm this. Some of the Internet's enfants du paradis have judged her Norma a fiasco in advance—because, you know, mid-twentieth-century performances of Bellini's 1831 opera in butchered form are somehow "authentic" and ideal. As for me, I would welcome the chance to hear Norma played on period instruments and sung by someone who consulted Bellini's autograph score.
And then? My bet is that the protean Bartoli has many more surprises up her sleeve. Catch her if you can.
Right: Photo of Cecilia Bartoli: Joerg Koch /AFP/Getty Images. Below: Two decades of Bartoli (Slideshow)


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I just tried the Captivating Curls Mousse - ugh! I must be in the minority - see my post today under reviews. I'm heaving this stuff into the trash, I swear!
On the subject of mousses in general, I haven't had all that much luck with them myself, with my very heavy, thick 2c-3a hair. I'll stick with LA Looks Sports gel myself which I've been using for a long time. I'm also not into applying more than one styling product to make my hair look good either.


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Definition of live
intransitive verb
1 : to be alive : have the life of an animal or plant one of the greatest writers who ever lived
2 : to continue alive lived to a ripe and vigorous old age
3 : to maintain oneself : subsist lived on rice and peas
4a : to occupy a home : dwell living in a shabby room they had always lived in the countryb : to be located or stored the silverware lives here
5 : to attain eternal life though he die, yet shall he live — John 11:25 (Revised Standard Version)
6 : to conduct or pass one's life lived only for his work
7 : to remain in human memory or record the past lives in us all — W. R. Inge
8 : to have a life rich in experience the boy who is mentally alert lives more in a day than a dull boy does in a month — Boy Scout Handbook
transitive verb
live it up
live up to
live with
Examples of live in a Sentence
We learned about the people who lived during colonial times.
I wonder what it was like to live then.
She's one of the greatest writers who ever lived.
It was one of the largest animals that has ever lived.
He lived to the age of 92.
He's very sick and he may not live much longer.
I hope I live to see the day when you admit you've been wrong about me!
I'll remember that day for as long as I live.
He lives next door to his parents.
We lived in the city.
Origin and Etymology of live
Middle English, from Old English libban; akin to Old High German lebēn to live
First Known Use: before 12th centurySee Words from the same year
Definition of live
1a : having life : living a live lobsterb : existing in fact or reality : actual spoke to a real live celebrity
2 : exerting force or containing energy: such asa : afire, glowing live coalsb : connected to electric powerc : charged with explosives and containing shot or a bullet live ammunition; also : armed but not exploded a live bombd : imparting or driven by power a live axlee : being in operation a live microphone
3 : abounding with life : vivid
4 : being in a pure native state
5 : of bright vivid color
6 : of continuing or current interest live issues
7a : not yet printed from or plated live typeb : not yet typeset live copy
8a : of or involving a presentation (such as a play or concert) in which both the performers and an audience are physically present a live record album a nightclub with live entertainmentb : broadcast directly at the time of production a live radio program
Examples of live in a Sentence
They object to the use of live animals in scientific experiments.
a nightclub with live music
She was nervous about being interviewed on live radio.
The network is providing live coverage of the debate.
Use caution when you are working near live electrical wires.
Origin and Etymology of live
short for alive
First Known Use: 1531See Words from the same year
Definition of live
: at the actual time of occurrence : during, from, or at a live production the program was broadcast live
Examples of live in a Sentence
The program was shown live.
We are broadcasting live from downtown.
Here he is—live in concert!
The album was recorded live.
First Known Use of live
LIVE Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of live for English Language Learners
: to be alive
: to continue to be alive
: to have a home in a specified place
Definition of live for English Language Learners
: having life : living or alive
: not imaginary : actually existing
: done in front of an audience : of or involving a play, concert, etc., that is performed in front of people
Definition of live for English Language Learners
: during, from, or at the actual time that something (such as a performance or event) happens
LIVE Defined for Kids
Definition of live for Students
1 : to be alive Dinosaurs lived long ago.
2 : to continue in life My grandmother lived to the age of 98.
3 : dwell 1 They live in Indiana.
4 : to spend life Let them live in peace.
live it up
: to live with great enthusiasm and excitement
live up to
: to be good enough to satisfy expectations
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1 : having life : alive If the public gets to know we've got a live dinosaur here, they'd be swarming all over the place … — Oliver Butterworth, The Enormous Egg
2 : broadcast at the time of production a live television program
3 : charged with an electric current a live wire
4 : burning usually without flame live coals
5 : not exploded a live bomb
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Medical Definition of live
1: to be alive : have the life of an animal or plant
2: to continue alive lived for 50 years
3: to maintain oneself lives on a vegetarian diet
4: to conduct or pass one's life a parasite living in the body of a host
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Alright guys - I've heard a myriad of responses from all kinds of people, and I'm tired of the shit.
"You'll see it in 4 months."
"Oh yeah, how do you know?"
"I had a friend that ordered his..."
"So, he got his in 4 months..."
"What, exactly, did your friend order, and what state does he reside? Any clue as to his situation (Family Trust vs. fingerprinting/Sheriff)?"
"He got a machine gun. He's in Oregon."
"Thanks - you've been really helpful, as the only correlation that seems to be present, is the fact that your friend applied for an NFA item, in another state, for something that I haven't a clue as to what you're talking about. *Machine Gun*, lol..."
This is what I'm talking about ^... I'd like some real-world answers. I've used the NFA "When will my stamp go through" chart, but it's varied wildly, as much as the answers that I've gotten.
Facts, for your consideration:
I haven't called yet - it's been only a short while.
Short while = I bought the Suppressor and paid the stamp at the gun shop at the same time.
I was fingerprinted and had my local Sr. LEO sign off, and returned all of my paperwork to the gun shop to be mailed off (this is what they wanted - I thought that I could do it myself?) on last Thursday (5-28-11).
I've never been denied a firearms purchase, etc. (someone said that supposedly, if you've been popped and denied a purchase, it'll take longer. I've never heard of this.)
So, what do you Class III people think? I had planned on this thing taking around 3 months. With TN being my residence, and the gun shop that I do business with really knowing their Class III stuff (no bungling of paperwork, etc, which is why I go there, for the no-nonsense attitude and quality of customer assistance), I was hoping to be in the ballpark of 3 months from the time of paperwork filing. Too hopeful?


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Good news if you're a bearcat fan and/or a compassionate soul; Charges against former UC basketball star Steve Logan were dopped due to inconsistencies in the stories involving the allegations of his reported criminal act(s). Since the charges have been dropped I don't need to mention them.
I know he's breathing a sigh of relief and hopefully praising GOD for his freedom but what's next? How do you rebound from a situation that had you in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons? I know its stars with evaluating your life and your priorities. I don't know Steve personally, just from the years at UC, where he kept it close to the vest and with family. I get that but now that you are trying to rebuild trust and confidence among those who would employ you it is imperative that your circle steps up for you like the screens they set on those long jumpers.
Sadly one of my memories of Steve is that of he and his agent, allegedly, turning down the contract offer with Golden State because it wasn't guaranteed money (at the top of the second round) and subsequently he never got to display his talents in the NBA. The balls never seem to bounce his way after that and it culminated with these charges. But now that this is for the most part over with, let's hope he can share his talent with a coaching staff who can not only use his success on the court but his near tragedy off. So many star players have a feeling of invincibility and he can show them just how thin the line is, and he's young enough that they can relate.
I wish Steve Logan the best in rebounding from this situation. I hope the Bearcat faithful encourage and root for him the same way they did when he was making jumpers and winning games. He's due at least that; don't you think?
That's the way I see it sitting in The Box Seat...
I happened down to the Westin Hotel early today in preparation for my meeting with our travel industry's Regional Tourism Network in conjunction with the Cincinnati Reds opening day; and If you're not from here Google it and save me the pleasure of your jealousy. It is a tradition way beyond out-of-towners comprehension. But I was made aware of another event involving military personnel who were at a breakfast where Ken Griffey Sr. and Hall of Famer, and all around good guy Anthony Munoz were speaking and in attendance as well.
And so were Mick Cronin and Butch Jones from the
I often think coaches and athletes are in a unique situation. These coaches went because it was the right thing to do and to offer support of those who probably followed UC while at war. They say sports help take your mind off things when you're thousands of miles from campus and UC has lots to embrace no matter how you look at it. But the uniqueness is that if they promote they're going to be somewhere, people think you are grandstanding; if you don't people don't know, and say you don't care because they aren't aware. Which road would you choose? I think both coaches chose the latter and let the naysayer's make fools of themselves spewing conjecture without facts. College's coaches of today face more pressure than ever before courtesy of money minded alums who like to dangle (pledge) dollars in the face of decision makers. And believe you me they are all eyes and ears "evaluating" how well a coach does their job based on their personal assessment and, if they see them at multiple events and their record isn't superlative, then maybe they aren't doing their job. I am adding some conjecture but I have some facts in my pocket that support my claim, and as my former pastor would say "I know that doesn't apply to anyone here."
Let's simply give props to coaches and players alike who fly under the radar to give and do in the community as part of their commitment to
That's the way I see it, sitting in The Box Seat...
Momentum has no loyalty but we can at least petition him to stick around a while. After getting the goose egg off the Big East Tournament scoreboard, UC posted an impressive win over Weber State which sets up the game tonight (Monday) against the Dayton Flyers. The Flyers have two things going for them year in and out: They are active on the court and around the ball and they have diehard fans! I expect to see a healthy dose of Flyer fanatics in the building for sure. I know, I know, we are too refined to embrace the NIT and heaven help you doing it for the kids!
I'm just hoping the 'Cats play like they have of late, and players who showed so much promise show us its now reality. I also hope players who thought they were better than advertise will recommit themselves and as a team they send these seniors out with another trip to the final four. Deonta Vaugh was one of the guys who came here inspite of...regardless of and not because of. We all owe him support because as this program turns that slow corner to progress and respect, I will remember the soliders of hoop who came here against all odds and said give me a shovel and a hammer; I want to help rebuild UC basketball. Deonta (or Deon-Trey as I used to introduce him) you put in work and there's a cornerstone with your name on it here at UC in the hoops department. And its not bricks; but bricks and mortar.
That's the way I see it, sitting in "The Box Seat"
We've all probably seen West Virginia's last second shot and the turnover several times now and it was a reminder of how exciting the tournament can be good or bad. Arguably the Big East Tournament is one of the best year in and year out because of games like UC-West Virginia and the 5 overtime thriller last year. Say what you want but UC did earn some respect and 2 wins to eliminate the ghost of tournament past. While everyone still has thier doubts about Mick, there was the improvement factor and you can now say next year the expectation should be a tournament berth, NCAA that is.
As Dion Dixon relives the play over and over again it will now develop and/or reveal his character. We all make mistakes but on this stage they're never forgotten. He has an off season to get better, as do the rest of the 'Cats, and come back with a Chicago chip on his shoulder ala Chicago's finest Michael Jordan. You root for and want to see players like this rebound from a embarrassing moment to a shining one. How sweet would it be next year to see him practice and play with a purpose so when he's put in that position again the results will be the complete opposite. UC has people talking again and losing Deonta' Vaughn will hurt but for those who've been looking for playing time, here's your chance to snatch it and keep it. But more than that work on your game offensively especially; the tough D kept you in games but you have to win on both ends of the court to get to that Sunday evening in March of '11 to hear "The...seed is the University of Cincinnati Bearcats, who are finally back in the NCAA tournament."
That's the way I see it sitting in "The Box Seat"
Well the 2009-10 regular season is over and no matter what your opinion is the 'Cats are back in the NCAA tournament run. Yes; the Big East tournament has granted the extra wish as a result of a bubble or once bubble team playing well in the tournament. UC has only one game and that's Rutgers. If they're able to get by them U of L is next and after their win over Syracuse do they have any emotion left for the next game?
I know some are not happy about Mike Thomas confirming Mick's next year of employment but do you really want to start this whole thing over or deal with the growing pains? I'll take growing pains for $500 Alex. Then the opposition is saying Box lets get a Calipari in here and I'll quickly say will you contribute to the 5-8 million dollar price tag a hired coach commands? NO and neither will the university in this yet to be named recession.
Face it, Mick has some decisions to make about his staff and maybe who stays and goes or how they do things. I thought he upgraded the staff with the addition of Coach George Jackson who has ties to local talent and high school coaches but more importantly has a rep for developing big players (i.e. Tyrone Hill and others) I look for a more consistent Yancey Gates next year; and the other coaches like Stubblefield who grind all year long are valuable so that is a tough one but at best you'll have to share with your supporters some upgrades even if its how you'll teach the kids, even more, about playing smarter at the end of games. If you look at the games they lost down the stretch it says these kids can play in the Big East. Getting them to do it a few minutes more solves all our problems and ensures us a spot in the NCAA tournament.
The time is now; the new season is called the Big East Tournament and the opportunity to address some concerns and make some noise is here. It's still a one game season and the one game is Rutgers; if anybody looks past them including fans, shame on you. Here's wishing them well after a season more akin to a ride at Kings Island...up and down, up and down.
This time lets just Get up for Rutgers and get down to business for 40 minutes minimum! That's the way I see it sitting in "The Box Seat".


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Author: Marguerite Sauvage
Marguerite Sauvage is a self-taught illustrator based in Sydney, Australia. Her client have included Apple, Marshall Fields, Longchamp, Louis Vuitton and Orange. She has also exhibited her work worldwide.
Recently, French illustrator Marguerite Sauvage created a series of portraits called Flower Women, which she describes as "fashionable, traditional-looking, very feminine". Here she takes us through the development of one of them, Sylvie.
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Flower Women was a personal project and Marguerite says she was: "Totally free to experiment and play. I wanted to create not only a portrait but to tell a story. It's possible to do this with only few details: like the fishes, the aquatic lines on her top or the vegetable of her head."
Marguerite notes that every artist's process is personal, but hopes that by showing how she develops her artwork, she can encourage you to try some of her techniques and add to what you do already. She's also a big exponent of play during the creative process.
"What is important is to keep on letting yourself be surprised by what you do," Marguerite says, "Little accidents will be the single and unique events that will lead you to find your proper and personal style – and this is so exciting and pleasant that it will strengthen you in your passion."
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HoDad wrote:Way to lose your dedicated followers, woot. I am seriously going to consider if I will waste any more time on this site.
been a wooter since 08 and I have to agree...
I remember a woot-off a couple years back that was stopped mid woot-off due to complainers. They went a whole day and then started it back up. Funniest thing I had seen. Any one else remember that?
Some people should lighten up just a little.
Chuck says it all...
The ten monkeys at my work desk won't get a new friend? What kind of woot off was this?
That doesn't look like a bad laptop, especially for the price. Thing is, I'm typing this message on a Samsung laptop I got from Woot just a few months ago... Ah, well. I had fun (in a strange, masochistic sort of way). Also, reading comments was fun. Well, till next time!
The processor is 1.4Ghz but can clock each of the 4 cores up to 2.3 depending on usage. read this review of the processor:
Can't compare it to a processor in a phone.
I have to say that was a pretty disappointing Wootoff. I could care less about the there not being a Barrels of Crud or some little monkey key chain. But the items were a bit 'meh' and it showed by them lasting forever.
I was hoping to spend some of my tax return on something cool
PM me, I have an extra monkey, and you can have it. For free. no joke.
I love that people were left hanging - it's like a King novel....not that I've read any, but I've heard. Anyway, blue jester, you can even have your choice, I have a monkey key-chain, or a regular old screaming monkey.
bluejester wrote:I...
I just wanted some monkeys...
was that so much to ask?
*sobs in a corner
Friends don't let friends buy computers in the middle of the night.
I have this computer. It is great. Never stalls on anything except when trying to get mythical carps.
Anyone want to confirm or deny that this machine would be good for gaming? Seems like a great price for a laptop that you could actually game with.
ashliz8806 wrote:Going to a Wizards game and being disappointed is like going swimming and getting wet...If you didn't expect it, I'm not sure I trust your judgment.
Stop complaining. Woot does not always have a bag during a wootoff. People need to stop expecting to always see it. They run the show, not us.
Go to http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/store_access.do?template_type=series_detail&category=notebooks&series_name=dv7tqe_series&afsrc=1&aoid=35252 to get the computer for $450 BRAND NEW! Use coupon code NBDQ7556 at checkout. ONCE AGAIN WOOT, YOU FAIL
Processor: AMD A6-3400M (1.4GHz) - 4 cores, but maybe a little on the slow side...
According to this, one of the cores can be overclocked (automatically in the chip) to 2.3GHz; a bit better.
Screen Size: 17.3" - mmm tasty.
Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 6520G (Up to 4085MB) - not bad.
Memory: 8GB DDR3 (8GB max) - a good amount of memory
Hard Drive: 750GB SATA (5400rpm) - Step 1: take this drive out and put it in a USB drive enclosure, replace with a Solid State Drive. You'll be happy you did.
Optical Drive: Blu-ray Super-Multi DVD±RW - blu-ray RW drive is pretty sweet, especially at this price.
It's not a boutique brand gaming rig but a good value for the price, in my humble opinion.
potter412 wrote:Stop complaining. Woot does not always have a bag during a wootoff. People need to stop expecting to always see it. They run the show, not us.
There has always been a Barrels of Crud on woot offs .... ALWAYS
The clock struck midnight
and the woot-off was done
no monkeys, bags or roombas
not a single one!
Also, I was able to upgrade the os to pro right nonlinear for about $110. So, don't worry about that
Woot's pretentious policies write up does not guarantee a Bag of Cuuuuuuuuuute! at the end of a Woot Off. Woot sells the Potty Emergency! that they can buy...I would think a possible way to make those items better is to stop buying lousy products and returning them...
Anyone who can do anything about it is probably asleep by now anyway...and I don't think acting like upset children is going to change that.
bsmith1 wrote:I don't think that ever happen since you joined in 2009.
I remember a restarted woot-off. But I think it wasn't intended to end, where this one seems pretty obvious.
Some of the wooters sound like teens experiencing their first hangover... Never again... Until the next opportunity arises..They'll be back.
conceding already?
consumers drive even if the empire builds the roads, can't let them do both
Tell Amazon and Woot! how you'd like to see future Barrels of Crud sales run in the following thread:
What a cruel joke this woot off was.
Oh so disappointed I didn't get a chance at a Bag of Cuuuuuuuuuute!ppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppp!
dollarmtn wrote:There has always been a Barrels of Crud on woot offs .... ALWAYS
3-4 woot-offs ago. There was no Bag
Last woot-off there was no monkey. Just a pig that didn't even have a cape.
Well, 3 days and I picked up a few things...was it worth no sleep, no food, no water, and no crap.....maybe....lol
jiridabear wrote:Woot's pretentious policies write up does not guarantee a Bag of Cuuuuuuuuuute! at the end of a Woot Off. Woot sells the Potty Emergency! that they can buy...I would think a possible way to make those items better is to stop buying lousy products and returning them...
Anyone who can do anything about it is probably asleep by now anyway...and I don't think acting like upset children is going to change that.
Thanks Mom.
Clearly remember it happening. A couple years is 2 but could have been less. Besides, just because I joined in 09 doesn't mean I couldn't have been lurking..
Well, why yes it is dissapointing that there was no monkies or bags of crap, but I will still be coming to woot. I love it, i think its fun to see what they are going to post up next! The only thing I regret about the woot off is that a few of the items i really wanted (usb missle launcher, duracell battery things, and woot calanders to name a few) were posted when i was sleeping or i was too slow at getting them.
Thanks for a fun filled 3 days woot! Looking forward for the next woot off!!!
My first woot off. Bought a few things here for the last year or so and heard about bags of stuff but didn't ever take the time to find out what the deal was.
Finally find out this time and I spent WAY too much time on the site these last 3 days waiting for the bags.
Just bummed out now. Need a zanex.
To the Woot product on hand:
The graphics card is the weak point on this machine. While it is more powerful than anything that Intel is currently putting out there on their integrated graphics, it can only play about half of the current games out there on Low at a decent resolution (720p).
So, if you're into playing games on Low quality or having a machine that can play slightly older (read mid-2000s) games at Medium/High quality, this may just be the computer for you.
I have this exact laptop, bought refurbished from a big-box retailer's website (the one where the greeter loves you) for $60 less than woot's price, though mine doesn't have the blu-ray drive.
It is a very nice laptop, and has really good audio. However, it is big and heavy.
One thing which is not immediately obvious from the pictures is that the 9-cell battery protrudes from the bottom of the laptop -- notice how in the pics that the hinged end of the laptop looks like it is "floating"? That's because the battery protrudes a good 3/4 of an inch from the bottom of the laptop. Not bad if using this on a desk, but not so good when using it on your lap or carrying it in a case. One nice thing about the protruding battery is it can act somewhat like a carrying handle (the metal case is slippery).
Battery life is really good, I regularly get 4+ hours on high performance settings with full display brightness.
I'm not a gamer, so I can't comment on gaming performance, but I have heard others say it is "pretty good" (read: average). The 1.4 GHz processor spec is a bit misleading, in that the AMD A6 throttles up to 2.3 GHz as needed.
Overall performance for most everyday tasks is pretty good. This thing is not a mega-speed-demon, but you aren't going to get that at this price point anyway.
Windows Experience Index ratings:
Processor: 6.6
Memory (RAM): 7.3
Graphics: 5.8
Gaming graphics: 6.5
Primary hard disk: 5.9
Display is clear and bright.
Bonus: this laptop supports two internal hard drives (without removing the optical drive). Nice if you want to add a SSD for the OS but still have a large conventional drive for mass storage.
Woot's writeup doesn't mention it, but this laptop does have a fingerprint reader as well (rectangle on lower right just below numeric keypad).
Weird: the hard drive activity light is on the side of the laptop case (beside the right-side USB ports), so you can't see it easily when using the laptop.
All in all its a solid buy (new this model is in the $700-ish range), as long as you don't mind a big, heavy laptop.
allhighruler wrote:Go to http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/store_access.do?template_type=series_detail&category=notebooks&series_name=dv7tqe_series&afsrc=1&aoid=35252 to get the computer for $450 BRAND NEW! Use coupon code NBDQ7556 at checkout. ONCE AGAIN WOOT, YOU FAIL
The coupon does not drop the price to $450, it merely takes $450 OFF the price.
Choosing the base model of everything, I could only get the price down to $799.99 (w/ free shipping). Granted, I didn't do any deep research, I just clicked through really quickly to see if you were correct.
I don't know if I'm happy or sad that you weren't.
There has not ALWAYS been a Barrels of Crud . It is true that most woot-offs have one, but not every single woot-off has had one.
It's a bargain site, not a way of life.
Adjust expecations, anyone?
Sheneron wrote:Man woot is really starting to go down the toilet of recent. First shirt.woot upping prices and reducing quality, now this...
The prices are the exact same as they have been for years. 12$ on release 15$ after
mclovintonite wrote:Great specs for the price except that processor is god awful. Pretty much makes it not worth it. Is 1.4 Ghz a typo? Does Woot! mean 2.4 Ghz? If not, there are faster cell phones.
The 1.4 GHz is at baseline. It can speed itself up to 2.3 GHz using its Turbo.
I have hope, a slight hope, that there's a quick, one day Woot Off on Leap Day, full of Screaming Monkeys and Bags of Crap...
Now if they sell a Leapster, then I'll just laugh.
hopkindm wrote:I remember a restarted woot-off. But I think it wasn't intended to end, where this one seems pretty obvious.
That was April 1st. As in an April-Fool's joke.
schouest wrote:conceding already?
consumers drive even if the empire builds the roads, can't let them do both
I have seen a woot off with no bag. I didn't cry and threaten to leave the site forever.
And I can drive on dirt roads... that I built myself. ;)
Yes, it's upsetting to not see a bag.. but I'm not going to throw a tantrum over it. I'm a loyal customer who enjoys the site and will not leave because of that. I do not blame them for this after all this complaining.
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time limit for reply from lea about not agreeing to proposed statement(17 Posts)
I recieved dds proposed statement 2 weeks ago. It wasn't worth the paper it was printed on so I wrote back straight away asking for more info to be included and for it to be written in accordance with the law. I phoned to check they recieved my response but have since heard nothing
does anyone know how long they have to reply? It seems like they are dragging it out for as long as possible.
They are waiting until the very end of the statutory timescales (why would they fund anything one minute before they have to) as once the statement is finalised they have to get on with it.
It would do you well to find that date and have your appeal ready and written by then so you can send it off the day you get the statement.
You may be able to rewrite bits of the appeal if some of the things you need in the statement are written in it, but I doubt they will be. Proposed statements don't change much before they are finalised tbh.
Thankyou starlight. The date that I requested SA was 6th June so they still have around 6 weeks left.
Thanks for the info about the appeal, do you have any idea where I can get some info and who I write to? thanks
IPSEA website is a good source of advice and support though I think you'll actually have to download the forms from SENDIST.
I'd do that asap because though you can't appeal yet, if you are familiar with the forms it becomes less of a dread and also less of a shock and depression-inducing when the final statement arrives and is blimmin awful.
The thought can be daunting enough but less so if you have already begun to formulate your plan iyswim.
great thankyou. I have reports from lea ep, pead, salt and ot but the statement does not include the most important recomendations from thrir reports! Also salt and ot is named in parts 5 and 6.
can I use the lea reports or should I get my own independant reports done?
sorry for all of the questions
The LA have 8 weeks from the date of the Proposed Statement to finalise it. So work out what that date is, and that's when you are likely to hear from them.
There is clear case law that SALT and OT has to be in part 3 and is an educational need.
You might have to get your own independent reports done but you will need to time them so that the reports are still within shelf-life for any potential Tribunal (they typically have a shelf-life of about 6 months)
Thanks towiela. So will the LEA reports not be any good for tribunal then as most likely they will be over 6 months old by the time we actually get to tribunal, due to the statutory timescale of SA and the wait for tribunal.
Looks like I need to get saving dds dla then, which is a shame as at the moment it is topping up her Salt.
SALT should be in Part 2 as well as 3.
I would write up the appeal to SENDIST asap.
Find a good EP and then book this person for in about 5 months time. You don't have to pay now and they are used to being cancelled.
Again, do this now so you have a plan and aren't daunted by everything as soon as you receive the final statement and are parachuted into panic.
If you like you can do the same for SALT and OT just in case you decide that one or both of them are essential also, and you can cancel them usually up to a month without paying anything.
Most have a clause that say you must pay if you cancel within a month of the date you have booked them but ime, most of them waive this on the basis that the good ones can almost always fill the slot at short notice.
Get it all set up know while you are wringing your hands as it will give you something to do and mean you are ready to go with no delay should you need to.
Don't worry about the LA reports - that's their problem, not yours. It is highly likely the LA will do their own assessments again shortly before tribunal but these will not be written in your child's favour
Yes good experts will not charge you if you have to cancel. Because the LA's case was so weak and they had acted so appallingly my indie EP agreed that she would only charge for work done but not the actual tribunal even if the hearing was called off the night before.
fab thankyou for all of the great advice. I will download the sendist appeal forms tonight and get my appeal drafted.
does anyone have any good recomendations for a good indie EP and SALT near the south west?
just to update on the lea situation I have just phoned them and apparently a statementing officer is going to call me to discuss the second draft of the proposed statement. I assume this will be to argue about salt and ot being in parts 5 and 6, as I really dont see why a discussion needs to take place if they are going to be lawful about the statement. Guess its off to tribunal we go!
Its absolutely discusting that I have to do this in order for dd to recieve the help she needs.
Take Star's advice from other threads, and put into writing to the LA the telephone call you just had. In the same letter, tell them to finalise the Statement by xx date (whatever that precise date is). If they are going to send you a 2nd draft, they will be trying to delay the Final Statement and therefore delay your appeal. By telling them that you expect the Final Statement by xx date, you will focus their mind.
ok great thankyou so much for all of your help. I am determined dd will not be failed for another 3 years.
Armani, whilst it is reasonable to feel angry about all this, it isn't personal, and it isn't just you.
It takes a while to come to terms with the fact that people paid to do a job that can affect the life chances of small vulnerable people can be so cruel, incompetent and at times seemingly evil, not to mention cause you to suffer financial and emotional hardship on top of that caused by the disability.
But it is the way it is, and it is like this for so many of us who have children with 'hidden' disabilities that present an opportunity to be denied or the severity to be denied.
You need to accept that and simply get on with what you must.
It takes a while to come to terms with the fact that people paid to do a job that can affect the life chances of small vulnerable people can be so cruel, incompetent and at times seemingly evil, not to mention cause you to suffer financial and emotional hardship on top of that caused by the disability.
Star, I don't think I'll ever come to terms with that ^ ^
I will never understand why/how people (paid by us, the taxpayer) act in the cruel way that they do. How do they sleep at night?
Coming to terms with it and accepting it doesn't mean accepting it is right nor washing your hands of any opportunity to chip away at the system.
But there is little point in hoping you are mistaken, or getting bogged down and sidetracked by every little display of incompetence or evil when you are fighting for your child. You have to accept that you will have to let some things go, however wrong. An individual parent needs to learn what the system REALLY is, and quickly, and stop being outraged to the extent that it will scupper their ability to get the needs of their child met.
The fighting on principle must come afterwards with any energy that is left then.
Thankyou star and towiela. Star you talk sense, when I first started on this journey I found it really hard to deal with the fact that anyone, least of all professionals, could withhold provision from my vulnerable disabled child. Nor could I deal with the frustration of being told, as a parent, not to expect the help that my child needs. I spent many nights sobbing and trying to justify how they could do this to my beautiful girl.
Now I know that is just the way the system is and the only option I have is to keep ploughing on. I dont agree with it, but I cant be so full of rage and upset that I cant deal with it. I owe that to my vulnerable daughter.
just to update the thread I have recieved a letter from the LEA this morning stating that I should shortly recieve a letter in response to my request for adjustments to be made to the proposed statement. Im not at all suprised by this and in all honesty am glad it will be a written response, as whatever tripe they produce to argue their way out of producing a statement that abides the law can be submitted to the tribunal.
I have also been in contact with a great indie EP who is willing to take on our case!
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