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Fifty Shades of Grey Casting: Mila Kunis Addresses Casting Rumors!
Does Mila Kunis want to reap the benefits of starring in the Fifty Shades of Grey film?
The Friends with Benefits actress — whose film, Oz the Great and Powerful, opens next month — was rumored to have expressed interest in playing Anastasia Steele to The Sun.
"There are times when you just want to do something fun and different because you're going to have a good time doing it," she supposedly said last month.
However, sources then questioned whether Mila had made that comment and whether she had even spoken to The Sun at all. It was very confusing, to say the least.
Well, Mila is now speaking to Extra's Mario Lopez to set the record straight.
Mario asks her if she is in fact interested in starring in Fifty Shades of Grey.
"I'm not disinterested," she tells him.
Sadly, she doesn't elaborate more than that, but it's clear the film is on her radar, if nothing else.
Of course, it's hard to know whether Mila would be right for Ana, or if she would perhaps be better to play Christian Grey's sister, Mia.
So will Mila go from spending time with a talking teddy bear to spending time with Christian Grey? We shall see.
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A cellular phone includes a print processor that controls an integrated print media transport assembly and printhead. The print processor communicates with a mobile phone processor by means of a user-interface integrated circuit.
An imaging device is incorporated into the cellular phone and mounted in a manner that allows its position to be adjusted. The imaging device provides signals to the print processor to facilitate printing of captured images.
1. A mobile telephone including:
a print processor;
a printhead responsive to the print processor;
a print media transport assembly responsive to the print processor and arranged to convey print media across the printhead; and
a mobile phone processor in communication with the printhead processor.
2. A mobile telephone according to
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4. A mobile telephone according to
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6. A mobile telephone according to
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11. A mobile telephone including:
an imaging device;
a print processor arranged to process data from the imaging device;
a pagewidth printhead responsive to the print processor;
a print media transport assembly responsive to the print processor and arranged to convey print media across the printhead; and
a mobile phone processor in communication with the print head processor by means of a user interface integrated circuit.
This is a Continuation Application of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/659,022 filed on Sep. 11, 2003 now U.S. Pat. No. 7,092,130, which is a Continuation Application of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/436,589 filed on Sep. 11, 1999, now issued U.S. Pat. No. 6,628,430, all of which are herein incorporated by reference.
The present invention relates to printing systems and more particularly to a handheld mobile communications device having a detachable printing mechanism.
The invention has been developed primarily for use with ultra compact mobile phones such as Personal Handyphone System (PHS) phones or other close network cellular devices. However, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, that the invention is equally applicable to all other types of hand held mobile phones including existing Global System for Mobile communication (GSM) phones, the proposed new General packet radio service (GPRS) and Wideband Code-Division Multiple Access (WCDMA) phones, satellite phones and the like.
In accordance with a first aspect of the invention, there is provided a handheld, mobile communications device that comprises:
a support structure;
radio signal processing circuitry positioned on the support structure and configured to receive and transmit radio signals;
audio signal processing circuitry positioned on the support structure and operatively connected to the radio signal processing circuitry; and
image processing circuitry positioned on the support structure and operatively connected to the radio signal processing circuitry; wherein
a printing mechanism is detachably mountable on the support structure to be operatively connected to the image processing circuitry to print images generated by the image processing circuitry.
The printing mechanism may include a pagewidth printhead and an ink distribution unit mounted on the printhead to supply ink to the printhead.
The printhead may include a printhead chip that spans a print media pathway, the printhead chip defining a plurality of ink inlets for the supply of ink to the printhead chip.
The ink distribution unit may define a number of discrete ink supply chambers and a plurality of ink pathways interposed between the ink supply chambers and said ink inlets, the ink pathways converging towards the ink inlets so that each ink inlet is supplied with ink from a respective ink pathway.
The radio signal processing circuitry may be configured to process radio signals of the type transmitted and received by a mobile telephone.
The audio signal processing circuitry may be configured to process audio signals of the type generated and received by a mobile telephone.
The image processing circuitry may be configured to process images of the type generated by a digital camera device.
In accordance with a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a hand held mobile phone device with integral internal print apparatus, said device comprising:
a mobile telephone unit for transmitting and receiving signals;
processing means for processing said received and transmitted signals into a printable form;
a printhead and ink distribution unit assembly attached to said processing means for printing out said processed signals onto a print media; and
print media feed means to feed print media received from a supply external of said phone device to said printhead for printing of said processed signal information thereon.
Preferably, the print media comprises paper or card sheets.
The printhead can comprise a single unit of the width of the print media and may be formed via semiconductor fabrication techniques.
Desirably, the printhead or printhead and ink distribution unit assembly is detachable from the phone device. In the preferred form the printhead is part of a sub-assembly also including an ink distribution unit and ink supply, hereinafter referred to as a printhead and ink supply module.
The printhead can comprise a full color printhead attached via an ink distribution unit to a series of ink supply reservoirs to supply separate colors to each of the colors of the printhead.
In a preferred form, the printhead comprises an array of ink ejection nozzle arrangements wherein liquid can be ejected by means of corresponding actuators attached to ejection paddles associated with each of the nozzle arrangements. Preferably, the actuators are thermal bend actuators.
The printhead and ink supply module preferably includes an ink distribution unit connected with a series of attached ink supply reservoirs, with a first reservoir being substantially larger than the others which is preferably used to store black ink. The printhead and the ink distribution unit assembly or printhead and ink supply module optionally form a releasable snap fit with the mobile telephone unit.
The printhead or printhead and ink distribution unit assembly also preferably includes an authentication means that in the preferred embodiment is in the form of an authentication chip. This enables the use of only approved consumables with the phone device and also optionally records use and consumption data and which may be used to allow for only a predetermined amount of usage of the printhead or printhead and ink supply module.
The print media can be fed into the printer phone manually. Alternatively, a print media dispensing device can be used that preferably includes:
a print media storage region having a dispensing outlet;
a printer phone cradle to support said printer phone and align a print media inlet thereon with the dispensing outlet of the print media storage region; and
a dispensing ejector mechanism operable to eject a predetermined quantity of print media through the dispensing outlet and into the printer phone print media inlet for engagement with an associated print media feed means provided in said phone.
Desirably, the print media is in the form of card or paper sheets.
Preferably, the ejector mechanism comprises a slider operable to select and engage one of the card or paper sheets and drive it through the dispensing outlet.
Desirably, the print media storage means includes a means to bias a supply of print media disposed therein toward said ejector mechanism and into alignment with said dispensing outlet.
While the preferred telephone unit of the invention is a PHS phone device, the invention is equally applicable to any type of mobile phone utilising any communications system, so long as the transmitted signals can be processed into a printable form. Examples of other suitable phone types and/or communication systems include GSM, CDMA satellite phone systems and third generation Internet connected mobile phone (3G) systems including GPRS & WCDMA.
A preferred embodiment of the invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
In the preferred embodiment illustrated, there is provided a mobile phone having an internal printer which includes a separately detachable printhead and ink supply module. The printer phone can be produced at or close to a standard size phone for any system including PHS, GSM and GPRS, thereby conferring a higher level of convenience during operation.
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The phone 1 can optionally be equipped with a camera device 10 comprising lenses 11 and associated CCD chip or CMOS sensor 12. The CCD or CMOS sensor enables the device to store images on demand, so that the phone can effectively act as a camera device for the printing out of images, or for their capture and forwarding across a mobile phone network. The operation of the relevant part of the internal control electronics can be substantially as set out in the applicant's earlier PCT application WO 99/04551 entitled "A replenishable one time use camera system" the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. In other embodiments, the camera device may also be configured to enable video conferencing by facilitating simultaneous image processing during phone transmission. A camera function that is mounted for selective movable positioning on the phone device may be useful for this purpose. For example, it may be rotatable between a forward facing camera orientation and a rearward facing video conferencing orientation.
The printer apparatus is shown generally at 15 and comprises a printhead and ink supply module 16 including a printhead 17, an ink supply/distribution unit 18 and a print media feed apparatus 20. The feed apparatus is of a conventional form including a motor 21 with associated gear train 22 which drive a series of feed rollers 23.
The packaging of the printer apparatus 15 is best shown in
The full operation of the printer apparatus 15 is best illustrated in
In this particular preferred embodiment, the printhead and ink module is formed as a sealed unit which is replaced in its totality after a predetermined amount of usage. The detailed structure of the ink supply and printhead module is shown more clearly in
The mobile phone system can be operated under the control of a series of one or more application specific integrated circuits (ASICS) which incorporate the usual mobile phone capabilities in addition to camera and image processing capabilities. An adaptation of the system outlined in PCT Patent Application PCT/AU98/00544 filed by the present applicant (also incorporated herein by reference) can be utilised in the design of the ASIC. The electrical interconnections for the preferred embodiment are shown schematically as a block diagram in
Referring next to
The interactive operation of the print media dispenser with the phone 1 is best illustrated in
Desirably, the printer phone 1 and/or printhead and ink supply module 16 includes an authentication mechanism such as that outlined in the applicant's earlier PCT application no. PCT/AU98/00544 entitled "A camera with an internal printing system". This can be used to ensure not only that an authenticated approved consumable (such as the printhead and ink supply module) is used with the printer phone, but can also be used to store data on the relative usages of the consumable components such as the ink or the printhead itself and can optionally be used to set a predetermined usage for these items. As noted above, the phone device of the invention may be any kind of mobile phone that sends and receives signals in a manner which can be processed into a printable form. Further, while the preferred form described has a printhead and ink distribution unit which has an integrally formed and attached ink supply, the ink supply could be separate and optionally also separately replenishable.
While the invention has been described with reference to specific examples, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the invention may be embodied in many other forms.
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As you probably know by now, GoGrid released a series of new enhancements to our Cloud Computing Infrastructure Hosting service. You can read more about what was included in this latest release in this blog post. Some of the highlighted new features and improvements include:
- GoGrid Dedicated Servers
- List View of GoGrid Objects
- Edit f5 Load Balancers
- New Login Page
- Self-Service Support Links
We also sent out a newsletter highlighting some of the changes in the January/February 2010 timeframe.
As with previous releases, I wanted to spend some time with our VP of Products, Mario Olivarez, and discuss some of these items and what they mean to GoGrid customers. (YouTube direct link.)
This video is also available on the GoGrid Facebook page as well as our GoGrid YouTube Channel.
As always, if you have any questions about any of the items you heard in this video or about GoGrid in general, please leave a comment on this post or ask us on Twitter (@GoGrid). Stay tuned for more updates and videos.


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Thursday, April 3, 2014
Marrington Elementary School is creating a variety of learning gardens. The first one that has been completed is the "Reading Sanctuary." This is an outdoor classroom for students to enjoy a beautiful, quiet area for reading and observing nature. Future plans include creating a vegetable garden, an art and observation area, and a recycled garden. Above, MNE students Amy Rudnickas, Bailey Barrett and Sam Seevers read on a tree bench. At right, volunteers from the Naval Munitions Command (NMC) Unit Charleston graciously donate their time and talent to make the dream of this most special environment a reality. (Photo Provided)
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Alexander is 27 months old now and he's still drooling. He's always been assessed as developmentally on track for his adjusted age. However, when he was released from the NICU follow-up, she mentioned that if he was still drooling at 2 he should get some speech therapy. I discussed with his pediatrician at his 2 year appointment and we both largely dismissed it as "situational". But over the past few months, I've paid a bit more attention and I think it's not situational, but chronic. His speech is quite good and even complete strangers can understand most of what he says. But, he drools a lot. To the point that I won't let him eat chocolate or other dark foods because it drips down his face onto everything.
So, I guess my question is...is this really abnormal and should I bring it back up with the pedi? Could this be a result of being 2 months early? And, how does insurance handle things like speech therapy? I'm assuming this is out of scope for things like early intervention given he's always been deemed on track and he's already over 2.
I appreciate any perspective you experienced moms can offer. I'm feeling worried, both on the developmental front as well as the financial front since our insurance covers almost nothing and we've already spent a fortune out of pocket thanks to a rough winter respiratory-wise.
Thanks in advance!


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BAKER — Baker School's boys basketball team, up by 13 points with less than a minute left in the third quarter, couldn't hold off a hard-charging Rocky Bayou Christian squad Tuesday night.
The Knights outscored the Gators by 15 points in the final eight minutes and 11 seconds of play, beating Baker 53-51 in both teams' season opener.
Pressure defense helped propel Rocky Bayou to the late surge on points that came off Gator turnovers.
Casey Ponder benefited from many of those Knight points, scoring eight of his team-high 13 points in the fourth quarter.
"I'm disappointed in the loss, but I'm optimistic about what we can do when we come together," Gator Coach Mike Martello said. "We are running a press break that some of the newer guys aren't yet familiar with it. We made some mental errors too.
"I think that was a sign of our inexperience, as well as not handling the press."
Rocky Bayou took the first lead on a Chris Matthews score 90 seconds in to the game. Baker's Justin Morgan tied things up with six minutes left in the opening stanza as the team jockeyed back and forth for the lead.
An Austin Hicks 3-pointer with 1:16 left in the first quarter gave the Gators a lead they held until the 5:09 mark in the fourth quarter, when Ponder converted on a 3-point play, putting the Knights up 42-40.
The Gators (0-1) tied the game at 43-43 on a pair of Austin Martin free throws with 3:50 left to play, but they were never able to regain the lead down the stretch.
Baker suffered a big setback late in the third quarter, when Morgan, the leading Gator scorer, took a hard spill going up to make a defensive play.
Morgan stayed on the floor for several minutes before going to the bench, but he never returned to the game.
With Morgan sidelined, the Gators were held to only two field goals in the fourth quarter, as Baker's offense slowed to a virtual halt. Many of the Gator problems were due to their inability to handle the Knights' pressure defense.
Hicks and Martin's free-throw shooting kept the Gators within striking distance, but striking distance wasn't close enough with Martin on the bench.
Hicks and Morgan each scored 13 points, leading the Gators in scoring. Austin Walters scored nine points, Martin eight points and Wilder Kersey scored seven points for the Gators.
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App Preview: MobileFiles Grants Access to your MobileMe files on your iPhone
While we wait for an "official" iDisk app from Apple, the folks over at Quickoffice have released a free app for the iPhone called MobileFiles. This app is different from our recent post about Box.net. This app is used strictly to access your MobileFiles on the go. There is lots to talk about this app, but what I like the most is that when you access a file from your MobileMe account, it saves it locally for you to access later; without being online. You can even go in and manage what files you want to keep locally or not. Here is a high-level list of things you can do with Mobilefiles:
- Add multiple MobileMe accounts
- Add multiple MobileMe public folders
- View almost any type of supported file
- Built-in file manager
Quickoffice is also working on an office client for the iPhone as well. Others that have jumped in the document editing area are Documents to Go and Microsoft. Who will be victorious? I can't wait to find out. Do yourself and favor, and if you have a MobileMe account, don't wait, download this awesome app now!
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App Preview: MobileFiles Grants Access to your MobileMe files on your iPhone
Got it to work now (error was mostly mine - entering 'Member name' with '@me.com', which isn't required, combined with, I presume, incorrect password when I tried without the extension, plus less than clear error messages). Seems to do what it says on the tin but is hampered by slow uploads to iDisk (not the apps fault) and the necessity to select every individual file for download to the device. Ability to download whole folders would be a plus, but syncing of selected folders between iDisk and the local (iPhone) storage would be even better.
There have been a few more apps now and I use DocPrinter because it doesn't have the size restrictions of Apple's App and also Prints: http://mobile.eurosmartz.com/products/docprinter.html


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Final Cut Pro offers many different options for outputting your edit for various purposes, e.g. archiving, DVD production, sharing online, and so on.
Here is a guide which explain how to work with these options in Final Cut Pro: Video Output Options in FCP
The guide is based on Final Cut Pro 6. The new FCP 7 /X incorporate a new"Share" tool which allows you to burn DVD/upload to Youtube etc. in a few easy steps.
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A chuck that includes an upper surface for supporting a device under test and a conductive element that extends through the chuck to the upper surface of the chuck. The conductive element is electrically isolated from the upper surface of the chuck, and makes electrical contact with any device under test supported by the chuck.
1. A probe station for probing a device under test having a probing surface, said probe station comprising:
(a) a chuck having an upper surface suitable to support said device under test, and at least one probe suitable to probe said device under test while said probing surface is facing away from said upper surface;
(b) a conductive element electrically isolated from said upper surface of said chuck and extending through said chuck to said upper surface of said chuck; and
(c) said conductive element positioned so as to electrically contact said device under test when said device under test is being probed by said at least one probe and while said probing surface is facing away from said upper surface;
(d) said conductive element is electrically interconnected to the edge of said chuck.
2. The chuck of
3. The chuck of
4. The chuck of
5. The chuck of
6. The chuck of
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Patent application Ser. No. 60/473,232 filed May 23, 2003.
The present application relates to an improved chuck.
With reference to
Mounted atop the platen 12 are multiple individual probe positioners such as 24 (only one of which is shown), each having an extending member 26 to which is mounted a probe holder 28 which in turn supports a respective probe 30 for contacting wafers and other test devices mounted atop the chuck assembly 20. The probe positioner 24 has micrometer adjustments 34, 36 and 38 for adjusting the position of the probe holder 28, and thus the probe 30, along the X, Y and Z axes respectively, relative to the chuck assembly 20. The Z axis is exemplary of what is referred to herein loosely as the "axis of approach" between the probe holder 28 and the chuck assembly 20, although directions of approach which are neither vertical nor linear, along which the probe tip and wafer or other test device are brought into contact with each other, are also intended to be included within the meaning of the term "axis of approach." A further micrometer adjustment 40 adjustably tilts the probe holder 28 to adjust planarity of the probe with respect to the wafer or other test device supported by the chuck assembly 20. As many as twelve individual probe positioners 24, each supporting a respective probe, may be arranged on the platen 12 around the chuck assembly 20 so as to converge radially toward the chuck assembly similarly to the spokes of a wheel. With such an arrangement, each individual positioner 24 can independently adjust its respective probe in the X, Y and Z directions, while the jacks 14 can be actuated to raise or lower the platen 12 and thus all of the positioners 24 and their respective probes in unison.
An environment control enclosure is composed of an upper box portion 42 rigidly attached to the platen 12, and a lower box portion 44 rigidly attached to the base 10. Both portions are made of steel or other suitable electrically conductive material to provide EMI shielding. To accommodate the small vertical movement between the two box portions 42 and 44 when the jacks 14 are actuated to raise or lower the platen 12, an electrically conductive resilient foam gasket 46, preferably composed of silver or carbon-impregnated silicone, is interposed peripherally at their mating juncture at the front of the enclosure and between the lower portion 44 and the platen 12 so that an EMI, substantially hermetic, and light seal are all maintained despite relative vertical movement between the two box portions 42 and 44. Even though the upper box portion 42 is rigidly attached to the platen 12, a similar gasket 47 is preferably interposed between the portion 42 and the top of the platen to maximize sealing.
With reference to
Atop the octagonal box 48, a circular viewing aperture 58 is provided, having a recessed circular transparent sealing window 60 therein. A bracket 62 holds an apertured sliding shutter 64 to selectively permit or prevent the passage of light through the window. A stereoscope (not shown) connected to a CRT monitor can be placed above the window to provide a magnified display of the wafer or other test device and the probe tip for proper probe placement during set-up or operation. Alternatively, the window 60 can be removed and a microscope lens (not shown) surrounded by a foam gasket can be inserted through the viewing aperture 58 with the foam providing EMI, hermetic and light sealing. The upper box portion 42 of the environment control enclosure also includes a hinged steel door 68 which pivots outwardly about the pivot axis of a hinge 70 as shown in
With reference to
With particular reference to
In addition to the circular elements 80 and 81, auxiliary chucks such as 92 and 94 are detachably mounted on the corners of the element 83 by screws (not shown) independently of the elements 80 and 81 for the purpose of supporting contact substrates and calibration substrates while a wafer or other test device is simultaneously supported by the element 80. Each auxiliary chuck 92, 94 has its own separate upwardly-facing planar surface 100, 102 respectively, in parallel relationship to the surface 82 of the element 80. Vacuum apertures 104 protrude through the surfaces 100 and 102 from communication with respective chambers within the body of each auxiliary chuck. Each of these chambers in turn communicates through a separate vacuum line and a separate independently-actuated vacuum valve (not shown) with a source of vacuum, each such valve selectively connecting or isolating the respective sets of apertures 104 with respect to the source of vacuum independently of the operation of the apertures 84 of the element 80, so as to selectively hold or release a contact substrate or calibration substrate located on the respective surfaces 100 and 102 independently of the wafer or other test device. An optional metal shield 106 may protrude upwardly from the edges of the element 83 to surround the other elements 80, 81 and the auxiliary chucks 92, 94.
All of the chuck assembly elements 80, 81 and 83, as well as the additional chuck assembly element 79, are electrically insulated from one another even though they are constructed of electrically conductive metal and interconnected detachably by metallic screws such as 96. With reference to
With reference to
Either coaxial or, as shown, triaxial cables 118 and 120 form portions of the respective detachable electrical connector assemblies 108 and 110, as do their respective triaxial detachable connectors 122 and 124 which penetrate a wall of the lower portion 44 of the environment control enclosure so that the outer shields of the triaxial connectors 122, 124 are electrically connected to the enclosure. Further triaxial cables 122 a, 124 a are detachably connectable to the connectors 122 and 124 from suitable test equipment such as a Hewlett-Packard 4142B modular DC source/monitor or a Hewlett-Packard 4284A precision LCR meter, depending upon the test application. If the cables 118 and 120 are merely coaxial cables or other types of cables having only two conductors, one conductor interconnects the inner (signal) connector element of a respective connector 122 or 124 with a respective connector element 108 a or 110 a, while the other conductor connects the intermediate (guard) connector element of a respective connector 122 or 124 with a respective connector element 108 b, 110 b, U.S. Pat. No. 5,532,609 discloses a probe station and chuck and is hereby incorporated by reference.
The chuck assembly 20 with corresponding vertical apertures 84 and respective chambers separated by O-rings 88 permits selectively creating a vacuum within three different zones. Including the three O-rings 88 and the dielectric spacers 85 surrounding the metallic screws 96 permits securing adjacent first, second and third chuck assembly elements 80, 81 and 83 together. The concentric O-rings 88 are squeezed by the first and second chuck assembly elements and assist in distributing the force across the upper surface of the chuck assembly 20 to maintain a flat surface. However, the O-rings and dielectric spacers 85 have a greater dielectric constant than the surrounding air resulting in leakage currents. Also, the additional material between adjoining chuck assembly elements 80, 81, and 83 decreases the capacitance between the adjoining chuck assembly elements. Moreover, the dielectric material of the O-rings and dielectric spacers 85 builds up a charge therein during testing which increases the dielectric absorption. The O-rings and dielectric spacers 85 provides mechanical stability against warping the chuck when a wafer thereon is probed so that thinner chuck assembly elements 80, 81, and 83 may be used. The height of the different O-rings and dielectric spacers 85 tend to be slightly different which introduces non-planarity in the upper surface when the first, second, and third chuck assembly elements 80, 81, and 83 are secured together.
Frequently in the construction of a chuck, a pair of cables are connected to the chuck, either in the manner shown in
With particular regard to chucks that are specially adapted for use in measuring ultra-low current (down to the femtoamp region or lower), chuck designers have been concerned with developing techniques for eliminating or at least reducing the effects of leakage currents, which are unwanted currents that can flow into a particular cable or channel from surrounding cables or channels so as to distort the current measured in that particular cable or channel.
One technique that has been used for suppressing undesired leakage currents is surrounding the inner core of each lead-in wire with a cylindrical "guard" conductor, where the "guard" conductor is maintained at the same potential as the inner core by a feedback circuit in the output channel of the test instrument. Because the voltage potentials of the outer guard conductor and the inner conductive core are made to substantially track each other, negligible leakage current will flow across the inner dielectric that separates these conductors regardless of whether the inner dielectric is made of a low- or high-resistivity material. Although leakage current can still flow between the guard conductors of the respective cables, this is typically not a problem because these guard conductors, unlike the inner conductive cores, are at low impedance. By using this guarding technique, significant improvement may be realized in the low-level current measuring capability of certain probe card designs.
It has been found, however, that even with the use of guarded cables of the type just described, the level of undesired background current is still not sufficiently reduced as to match the capabilities of the latest generation of commercially available test instruments, which instruments are able to monitor currents down to one femtoamp or less.
To further increase measurement accuracy, ideally in a two lead coaxial cable system a "true Kelvin" connection is constructed. This involves using what is generally referred to as a force signal and a sense signal. The signal conductor from one of the coaxial cables is considered the force conductor, while the signal conductor from the other coaxial cable is considered the sense conductor. The force conductor is a low impedance connection, so a current is forced through the force conductor for testing purposes. The sense conductor is a high impedance connection, preferably in close proximity to the sense conductor, in order to sense the voltage. As such the current versus voltage characteristics of the test device can be obtained using the force and sense conductors.
To calibrate the "true Kelvin" connection, first an open circuit test is performed to measure the capacitance without the load capacitance. This is performed by disconnecting the probes and shorting the probe tips of the sense and force conductors together with both suspended in air. The open circuit test is difficult to perform. Second, a short circuit test is performed to measure the capacitance when the force and sense conductors are on the load. From the open circuit test and the short circuit test the cable impedance is obtained and thereafter used for offsetting during subsequent measurements. Unfortunately, calibration of a "true Kelvin" connection is difficult and time consuming to perform. Additionally, the current flowing through the force conductor is generally known but the resistance drop along the length of force conductor results in the exact voltage at its end to be unknown, therefore the measurement can be inaccurate.
A quasi-Kelvin measurement maybe considered when the force and sense are combined together prior to the device being measured. This is the case when the chuck is considered part of the joint signal path to the wafer, or the force and sense are joined together as illustrated in
There is a desire to measure the drain to source resistance of semiconductor based FETs (e.g., Rds), which is normally the connection between the source and the conductive backside metal on the wafer, which is acting as a join drain. The Rds resistance is typically measured with the gate to source of the FET being biased to induce the conductive channel. It is to be expected that using a Kelvin connection that an extremely accurate measurement of the Rds resistance may be obtained. When making such a measurement it turns out that the Rds is about 40 milli-ohms which is many times greater than the expected value (e.g. 8 milli-ohms).
The measurement setup to perform this measurement is shown in
Referring to
The unexpected difference in the surface coatings lead the present inventors to consider that perhaps there is a previously unconsidered embedded resistance somewhere in the conductive path that is resulting in the difference in the measurements. To investigate this the present inventors modified the chuck connection arrangement on the drain. Rather than modify the electrical connections themselves in a typical manner, the present inventors physically arranged the wafer in a manner that was slightly overhanging with the edge of the gold coated chuck. The force connection was made in the same manner as
Referring to
The equivalent circuit for this measurement is represented in
On the other hand, the contact resistance between the chuck and the drain metal, Rc does affect the measurement because it is common to both the force part of the circuit and the sense connection made by VMU2. Thus instead of measuring the voltage dropped only across Rds, the difference between VMU1 and VMU2 divided by Ids gives the sum of Rds and Rc. In this configuration Rds and Rc cannot be separated. In many cases Rc and Rds are most likely comparable in magnitude for the type of device measurements of interest. This will therefore result in a large error in the measurement of Rds using this technique. In the case of the gold chuck in the measurement in
Accordingly, the present inventors came to the realization that the problem that exists is that the measurement terminal for VMU2 should be between Rds and Rc so that a true measurement of Rds may be performed.
Referring to
The equivalent circuit for this arrangement is shown in
The exact conditions under which the resistances Rps and Rcs can be neglected depend on the input impedance of the VMUs which in turn determine the ratio of the their measurement currents to Ids. Even with low Ids values in the 50 mA range, the VMU measurement current should be negligible. It is to be understood that even under drastically different probing conditions the teachings herein may likewise be applied.
Applying the usual circuit equations and Ohm's Law one may write:
These conditions which must be satisfied to ensure that
These conditions are essentially identical and both may be satisfied when the input impedance of the VMU is much greater than the various contact resistances in the measurement circuit. It is noted that any resistance common to both the 'force' and the 'sense' contacts for either probe or chuck will lead to errors in the Rds measurement, so these resistances should be minimized.
While the embodiment illustrated in
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Thursday was a rest day for every team participating in the tournament, and the Future Champions organizers had a full day of cultural activities prepared.
After breakfast at the hotel, the 12 teams were split into two groups, with two teams per bus. The Revs shared a bus with the Orlando Pirates, who they played on Monday in the first game.
The first stop was at FNB Stadium, also known as Soccer City. The stadium was designed as the main stadium for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and was the site of the Final, played by the Netherlands and Spain.
The tour included stops at the upper level of the stands, in the locker rooms and on the field. While on the field, music pumped throughout the stadium, giving players a small glimpse at what being a professional player at the highest level could feel like.
Before lunch, the bus dropped the group off near Nelson Mandela's house in Soweto. Street vendors lined the stretch of road between there and the restaurant, so players enjoyed the opportunity to shop for souvenirs.
An authentic lunch was served at Sakhumzi Restaurant, giving the group some time to rest before boarding the bus again.
The next stop was the Lion Park. The buses drove throughout the grounds, past animals like lions, zebras and wildebeest. Lions typically sleep for up to 20 hours a day, so a highlight included one particularly active female getting up and walking over to within a couple yards of the bus.
Following the safari, players had the chance to wander the other parts of the Park. Everyone was excited to interact with the lion cubs, posing for photos and playing with the animals. A raised feeding station also allowed the boys to get up close to a giraffe. Other animals seen around the park included meerkats, hyenas, wild dogs, cheetahs and antelope.
At the conclusion of the day, all 12 teams met up for the gala dinner. The players milled around the grounds for a while between formal team photos.
Once inside, each team was seated at two tables throughout the reception hall. Decorated in reds, blacks and golds, the space gave the night a special feel.
After dinner was served, each team put on a several-minute performance to highlight their culture and values, and most teams chose to sing in their native languages. Because the Revolution is made up of players with so many different backgrounds, the team chose to go a different route.
Introduced by coach Deven Apajee, the players put on a memorable performance. Luke Albertini and Matt Nyeayea showed off their unique (and very different) dance moves, demonstrating the players' broad spectrum of natural rhythm and their shared appreciation of each other. The rest of the group, who had been supporting the pair in the background, then joined their teammates for a USA chant.
Once the night came to a close, the teams boarded the buses for the final time and returned to the hotel.
The Revs met briefly to discuss Friday's match against Aspire (Qatar). Kickoff is at 6:30 a.m. ET and in-game updates will be available on www.twitter.com/nerevslive, while live video can be found on www.future-champions.net.
*NOTE: Larger photos with brief captions are available on www.flickr.com/nerevolution.
The Revolution Under-16s played their third and final group-stage game of the 2012 Future Champions Gauteng tournament on Wednesday morning.
After an early breakfast, the team departed for the Nike Football Training Center at 9:30 a.m.
A full game story from the Revs' 4-2 loss to K-Stars (Zambia) can be found on www.revolutionsoccer.net.
Following a postgame meal back at the hotel, the group quickly showered and changed before boarding the bus again. The next stop of the day was at the Museum of Africa. Players split up into small groups and took in the museum's variety of historical, cultural and scientific exhibits. Also visiting the museum was a group of several hundred school children, who enjoyed getting their photos taken with the Revolution travel party.
Everyone returned to the hotel for a bit before dinner, and shortly after, all of the teams participating in the tournament boarded their buses to go see the Orlando Pirates' senior squad take on the Free State Stars.
The atmosphere at the game was electric, with the passionate fans singing, dancing and cheering for much of the match. The Pirates won, 2-1, and the young Revs took it all in from the first few rows of the open seating area.
Thursday will be a rest day for the teams, when they will have the chance to do some cultural activities. Games will then resume on Friday.
The Revolution Under-16s played their second game of the 2012 Future Champions Gauteng tournament on Tuesday.
The group met for a 9:30 a.m. breakfast at the hotel, and then had some time to prepare before departing for the Nike Football Training Center at noon.
A full game story from the Revs' action-packed 3-3 draw with School of Excellence can be found on www.revolutionsoccer.net.
Despite the tightly-contested and sometimes heated match, the teams shared a heartwarming moment before boarding the buses back to the hotel. What started as a few players from each team posing together for photos turned into a good portion of each side taking one large group picture. The players then continued to break off into smaller groups – some of which started to include staff members upon request – really highlighting the shared cultural experience of this tournament.
Upon arriving back at the hotel, the group learned that the building was experiencing a power outage. Largely unaffected, everyone enjoyed a postgame meal by candle- and flashlight before returning to their rooms to quickly freshen up.
Before long, players and staff were back on the bus and en route to Nelson Mandela Square. Everyone posed for more photos in front of the Mandela statue, before doing some souvenir shopping.
Power had been restored by the time the group returned to the hotel for the night and had dinner. Then, after a team meeting, the players returned to their rooms to relax before bed.
The Revs will take on K-Stars (Zambia) on Wednesday at 4 a.m. ET. In-game updates will be available on www.twitter.com/nerevslive, while live video can be found on www.future-champions.net.
The Revolution Under-16s played their first game of the 2012 Future Champions Gauteng tournament on Monday, just one day after the 18-hour trip from Boston.
After sleeping in for a bit, the team met for breakfast on the first floor of the hotel. Between then and a light pregame lunch, players had a chance to receive treatment and prepare for the match.
The group then got to see a little more of the surrounding area en route to the Nike Football Training Center in Soweto, including Soccer City, site of the 2010 World Cup final.
A full game story from the Revs' 3-0 loss to the Orlando Pirates can be found HERE.
Following the match, which was broadcast live on television here in South Africa, head coach Bryan Scales and captain Christian Sady were interviewed as part of the postgame coverage. The group then headed to the locker room to change, returning to the field after for the opening ceremonies. As part of the ceremony, all of the teams were welcomed and were treated to a performance by a zulu dance troupe.
Upon returning to the hotel, the team held a quick regeneration session in the pool. Finally, everyone met back up for dinner and a team meeting before spending some time unwinding before bed.
The Revs will take on SAFA School of Excellence (South Africa) tomorrow at 7:45 a.m. ET. In-game updates will be available on www.twitter.com/nerevslive, while live video can be found on www.future-champions.net.
The Revolution Under-16 squad arrived in South Africa early this morning after a long day of travel. Players and staff met at Gillette Stadium at 4 a.m. on Saturday, before bussing down to New York to catch a direct flight to Johannesburg. 14.5 hours later, the group collected their bags at O.R. Tambo International Airport and after Head Coach Bryan Scales conducted a flash interview for the Future Champions Gauteng tournament website, hopped on a bus – complete with police escort – to the hotel.
After several meetings with tournament officials and team staff, the players went up to their rooms to unpack before a quick stretch and prehabilitation session. Lunch followed shortly after in one of the hotel's restaurants, and nearly everyone then took the opportunity to battle their jetlag with a nap.
Ahead of dinner, the group went for a walk around the hotel's surrounding area, which we learned is near a university. Following our return, first-year Rev Guy Kabala shared a nice moment with his sisters, who he met up with briefly for the first time in six years.
Dinner was held in a second restaurant at the hotel and the team met after to discuss logistics for Monday – the first game day of the tournament. The rest of the night will continue to be low key as players continue to prepare.
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Courses: Ethical, Legal/Prfssnl Issues (PSYCB690001)
Spring 2010
Class Number: 1303
This semester deals with ethical, legal, and professional issues in
the science and practice of psychology. Students give class
presentations and lead discussions about legal cases affecting school
and clinical practice, about the APA and NASP Ethics codes, and about
professional issues related to academic and applied psychology. It is
taught in the Spring semester of the year in which students are
engaged in their assessment practicum (usually their third year in the
program). The seminar is held in conjunction with the weekly
"supervision lab" in which students discuss issues related to their
school placements. Specific ethical and legal issues discussed
include competence, informed consent, confidentiality, expert
testimony, special education law, due process rights, child custody
evaluation, and the duty to warn, with particular emphasis on
situations likely to arise in the provision of psychological services
to children and families. (Discussion of ethical conduct of research
and practice also occurs in the weekly Research Brown Bag lunch
meeting and in the Research Methods course, as well as in meetings
between individual students and their research advisors).
Fulfills: Class Nbr: 1303
Taught By
Roberts PhD,Carol H.
Bryn Mawr, BYC100
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Ok here we are in week 6!!
Starting weight: 203
Current weight: 203
Goal weight: 160
Short term goal: 198
Height: 5'2"
Strategy: time for a new strategy because I can not seem to get myself motivated!! I posted a weight loss challenge to all of my facebook friends and family (that live close by) We are each going to put $5 in and the person who loses the most weight at the end of the 12 weeks wins!! I plan to get up an hour earlier every day and doing my work - out in the morning. That seems to be the only time that I would even be able to get any time for myself!
I wish there was a way to keep it fair for everyone so that I could include my friends and family that don't live close by as well. Even though $5 isn't much when it comes to cash prizes I really want to make sure it is fair for everyone.


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- Regularly scheduled Committee of the Whole Meetings are held every other Tuesday at 8:00 a.m.
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Central Illinois Section Meeting
Golf Balls and Bearings
January 09, 2013
Golf Balls and Bearings: How dimples can dramatically affect the lambda factor
Presenter: Kevin Austin
With the viscosity of the oils being used in transmission and differentials becoming lower, oil film parameter lambda can fall below 0.5 (VG10 oil used). In order to handle such increasingly severe lubrication conditions, NTN has developed Micro HL (high-lubrication) tapered roller bearings.
NTN's unique micro-pitting surface finish increases bearing life in applications with insufficient lubrication. Based on the theory that oil film formation in bearing contact areas can be improved by changing the character and direction of the components' surface finishes, the distinguishing micro-pots are able to effectively capture and channel oil to where it's needed
Meeting Location
Barrack's Cater Inn
1224 W. Pioneer Parkway
Peoria, IL 61615
5:30-6:30 p.m. Dinner and Networking
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Hall Sisters a Hit For Hawks
- Release Date:
- April 7, 2012
- Contact:
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- (716) 649-7900 ext. 333
PITTSBURGH, PA – The Hilbert College softball team dropped two AMCC league games at La Roche College April 7. The Hawks lost 11-3 in the early contest before losing 13-8 in the night cap. Allison Hall led the visitors with two RBIs for the day and one double bagger in game two. Rachel Collier went three for five (.600) scoring two runs as the Hawks dropped to 1-7 in league play.
Hilbert put runs on the board first after Katie Pettis' single sent Natalie Whitman home during the Hawks second trip on offense. Kateland Ball's base hit single scored Collier to end Hibert's push in the top of the second inning. La Roche responded with single runs in both the bottom of the second and third innings prior to their five-run fourth inning tear. The RedHawks' McLay homered in the bottom of the sixth driving in two runs to stretch the lead to eight runs. Devan Jonathan tossed a complete game through 5.2 innings and gave up 14 hits.
Elissa Hall went two for three in the second stanza and scored two runs through the seven inning contest. Each team scored runs in five of the innings, but the Hawks surrendered three runs in four-straight defensive trips to the field. Jill Martucci, Allison Hall, Emili Ripley, Halsey Baker, Whitman and Jonathan each earned an RBI but as a team, the Hawks left 12 runners on base dropping the second game by five runs.
The softball team has a busy week coming up. They play host to Pitt-Bradford on the 11th, Wells on the 12th before the weekend AMCC game against Franciscan.
Hilbert College, located in suburban Hamburg, N.Y., south of Buffalo, is a private four-year college founded in 1957 in the Catholic Franciscan tradition. With nearly 1,100 students, Hilbert is a dynamic Western New York college that offers career-focused majors, including one of the top criminal justice programs in the region, and more than 50 minors and concentrations. The college's engaging, student-centered campus community offers numerous leadership, internship, and service learning opportunities from which students launch successful careers while making positive changes in their communities. The Hilbert Blueprint promotes a well-rounded student experience over four years – starting with the Foundations Seminar in the freshman year, followed by Sophomore Service, Junior Symposium, and culminating with the Senior Capstone. Hilbert has expanded its academic offerings with the college's first graduate programs and new Accelerated Degree Programs geared to adult learners.
Upcoming Events
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- Aug 14, 2015
- Summer Session A2 Ends
- Aug 21, 2015
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Customize Your In Ear MonitorsUltimate Ear monitors allow you to get a custom personal fit with multiple drivers that offer clean-rich sound at lower volumes than earbuds or other solutions.
Gretsch Reinvents Several USA Models
Gretsch Makes New Brooklyn and Renown models available.
Crush Drums @ Winter NAMM 2015
We see the Eminent Birch kit, Sublime E-3 series set, and the Chameleon Complete drum kit.
LP Percussion @ Winter NAMM 2015
In this video we see both Toca & LP's 2015 products.
Tama Drums @ Winter NAMM 2015
Terry Bissette of Tama tells us about the brand new Super Star Classic kit, made from 100% maple shells, available in a 7- and 5-piece configurations. Hardware-wise, Tama's upgraded the Road Pro series and replaced the 70 series with the 80 series — a large improvement from previous model.
Gibraltar @ Winter NAMM 2015
A great new product from Gibraltar is the Stealth e-rack, and Conversion kit.
Pork Pie Percussion @ Winter NAMM 2015
We check out Pork Pie's newest Hip Pig kit and exclusive snare.
Pearl Drums @ Winter NAMM 2015
Pearl has a lot to offer this year, including a snare from Chad Smith and drum lights' LED mounting systems.
Black Swan Percussion @ Winter NAMM 2015
We take a look at Black Swamp's multi-sonic snare, infinity snare system and triangle trigger.
Vic Firth Drumsticks @ Winter NAMM 2015
We see Vic Firth's latest additions & changes to the best selling stick in the world, the American Classic model.


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The College of Business & Public Administration offers an exciting range of activities designed to enhance your experiences at GSU.
Visit often to learn about upcoming events. Join us, we look forward to meeting you.
CBPA news and events.
Richard Gendon, a consultant and past president of the Chicago APICS Chapter, will give a talk on supply chain management (Event hosted by the GSU APICS Club).
The Lambda Delta Chapter of Delta Mu Delta International Business Honor Society inducted 26 new student members. Two honorary members were also inducted: Dr. John Simon (Associate Professor of Managment at GSU) and Mr. Jim Kvedaras (Director of U.S. Governmental Affairs for CN).
Our 2nd annual networking event held to help students, alumni and businesses connect and learn about exciting changes occurring in CBPA and at GSU.


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Dec. 6, 2010
NAMPA, Idaho - Senior Sherrina Lofton scored a Cal State Northridge indoor record 3,844 points yo finish second in the pentathlon Saturday at the Jackson's Open in Napma, Idaho.
In a rare December indoor meet, Lofton eclipsed LaShana Verdon's school record of 3,828 points set at the UW Invitational in Seattle, Wash. in 2007.
Lofton won the 60 meter hurdles in 8.83 to earn 946 points and also claimed the 800 meters in 2:24.65 to pick up 761 points. She was second in the shot put with a best of 36-9.75 (11.22) as well as the high jump with a height of 5-6 (1.68). Lofton then took third in the long jump with a best of 18-0.25 (5.49).
Fellow senior Desirae Gonder also competed but did not finish. Gonder finished sixth in the 60 meter hurdles in 9.33, third in the high jump (5-5) and eighth in the shot put (29-8.25). She did not compete in the long jump or high jump.


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Dye team Moonwalkers win the first FPL!
Tuesday, May 6th, 2014
March 22-23, 2014. The FPL "Federal Paintball League" was the first event of the year, in the city of Bahia Blanca, Buenos Aires. The tournament had two division D4 and D5 with 8 teams per division
D4 Teams
Moonwalkers – Extasis – FTZ Crew – Overdose – Zorros – Redemtion – El Clan – Walking Dead
D5 Teams
Renegados – El Clan Army – Voodoo – TNT Crew – Tomacos – MCTV – TWD – FTZ Shadow
The event begun on Saturday with a Pro-Clinic from the hand of Marcello Margott, passing all his knowledge to the new players that attended the event. The prepared everyone for the battle they had ahead. With the clinic finished, the tournament began with the D5 division. All went smoothly and without any delay on day 1. Day 2 begun really early in the morning with the games from D4. The fist match was the Dye team Moonwalkers up FTZ Crew featuring Marcello Margott. After a close game, it ended in a tie.
Moonwalkers went to the semi-finals undefeated and had to play against FTZ Crew one more time. A tough gameplay from both of the teams resulted in a tie and an overtime game. But after a major penalty was assessed to FTZ Crew, they had to enter with 3 players and Moonwalkers take their place in the finals, winning 3 – 2 in overtime.
Final Standings
1st Moonwalkers
2nd Zorros
3rd Redemtion
1st Renegados
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The Aiken Hickory Classic isn't an ordinary golf tournament.
"It's pretty much a step back in the time; we even ask people to wear vintage clothing, but that's an option," said Lorraine Morgan, golf shop manager at the Aiken Golf Club, where the event will be held March 1.
The tournament will begin at 10 a.m. with a shotgun start. A practice round is scheduled for Feb. 28 at 10 a.m.
Players will compete using clubs that have hickory (wooden) shafts and replicas of vintage gutta-percha golf balls, which also are known as gutty balls.
"The use of the clubs and golf balls that are provided let you feel what it was like to play golf 80 years ago," Morgan said. "It's almost like going on a field trip with your kids. It's a learning experience."
It's also a challenge, according to Morgan.
"You have to come with a sense of humor," she said, "because you're probably not going to score what you normally would. There is none of the modern technology built into these clubs. You don't get the distance you usually get. Off the tee, you don't even know you've hit the ball because it doesn't make the 'ping' noise. It sounds like nothing. It's like hitting a marshmallow."
The Aiken Golf Club's course "is an amazing setting for such a tournament," Morgan added. The club, built in 1912, is one of the oldest in the nation and was among the first in the country to offer tees especially for women. Professional golfers Babe Didrikson Zaharias and Patty Berg played there.
The Aiken County Historical Museum is sponsoring the tournament and will use the proceeds to preserve and document hickory golf in and around the county.
"I want to make Aiken the hickory golf capital of the United States," said Elliott Levy, executive director of the museum.
The cost to participate in the tournament is $75 per person and is due by Feb. 26. Entry forms can be obtained at the museum or the Aiken Golf Club, which located at 555 Highland Park Drive. Checks and entry forms can be mailed to the museum (to the attention of Mary White) at 433 Newberry St. S.W., Aiken, SC 29801. They also can be dropped off at the museum.
For more information, call the museum at 642-2015 or the golf club at 649-6029.
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text: Even though I started this thread years ago, I never did buy from them. Just started bending my own sheetmetal using AK-Builder and Tapco flats as templates. The one thing I can't do though is RPK blanks. So thanks to you Mr. Bellson, I think I may order a couple to put back. I'm eventually gonna get me a Yugo or Romy RPK to build. How good are their bulged trunnion "wings"? Do they look/fit good??


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I have 2 iPhone 4's Can I swap logic boards to bypass activation lock
So I bought an iPhone of Craigslist a while back, it seemed legit, but as I was setting it up, it got locked. I think he did it, just because the timing was so close to after the purchase. It was running iOS 7 so yeah, activation lock made it unusable. My friend, out of pity, gave me his iPhone 4. same model # and everything according to the back cover. But it was really messed up, as in the back was shattered. It just stopped working a few days ago. as in it only powers on when plugged in and loops the apple logo unless I put it in recovery mode, then it holds an apple logo + cable icon. But when I try to restore it, it always fails. Error 2014, 2009, 2005, 21, and now its stuck on error 23. Is it possible for me to replace the activation locked iPhone 4 with the shattered back iPhone and basically bypass activation lock? Or can I do that vice versa and use the parts of the activation locked iPhone to repair the shattered one?


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Looking for a quick bite between classes? Perhaps something more substantial? Either way, you'll find a variety of comfortable dining venues throughout the UIC campus, including UIC Dining Services facilities, "All-You-Care-To-Eat" locations, the Dean's Room, plus various fast food options (Burrito Bravo, Café Descartes, Frank N' Fries, Port Center Café, Sbarro, Subway and Wendy's).
And don't forget about Dragon Dollar$, the debit account program that links to your i-card. Dragon Dollar$ can be used at any campus eatery.
For more information, visit the Dining Services website.
Meet Michael, a second-year pharmacy student. Learn what he loves about the world-renowned pharmacy program at UIC and what he plans to do with his degree.
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Debut Line and Boxed Sets Coming Later in 2003
Friday, March 14, 2003
Yes, yes, we tried to wait. We did our best to cork our own mouths and keep our secrets safe. (Imagine a giant gust of wind blowing across cyberspace.) But, well, we couldn't do it.
If you like hoops and McFarlane's Sports Picks, we've got some good news for you.
In addition to NBA series 3, which hit stores in recent weeks, and NBA series 4 due out in November, we've got a couple of little bonuses to keep you on the court.
The first is a special NBA Debut line, featuring a lineup of four players who have never had an action figure produced. The lineup:
Jermaine O'Neal, Indiana Pacers F/C, No. 7
Amare Stoudemire, Phoenix Suns F, No. 32
Dajuan Wagner, Cleveland Cavaliers G, No. 2
Jalen Rose, Chicago Bulls F/G, No. 5
The NBA Debut line is set for a May release.
Next we have a series of NBA deluxe two-pack boxed editions, featuring famous pro ball scoring tandems. The first features Los Angeles Lakers duo Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant. The second scheduled two-pack features the Dallas Mavericks' Steve Nash and Dirk Nowitzki. Though it's not yet finalized, a third offering may include a Boston Celtics cast.
More details on release dates and retailers as well as photos of these coming NBA attractions as they're available.


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Bridal shows offer connections, look at trends, traditionsWritten by Danielle Stanton | | firstname.lastname@example.com
For brides-to-be, the giveaways at Wedding Dreams Productions' bridal shows can be brutal: Brides vie for $100 coupons for the wedding dress of their dreams or a cake to die for.
"They go crazy. Oh my gosh, it's so crazy," said owner and organizer Sharon Minor, who said she is excited for her first show of the year. "We've had girls with rug burns."
This year, brides will compete at the "bouquet toss" every half hour at the Wedding Dreams Bridal Show, set for noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 19 at The Pinnacle, 1772 Indian Wood Circle in Maumee.
The show is like a one-stop shopping experience for soon-to-be brides and grooms, Minor said. Fifty-five vendors paid $450 a booth to participate. Admission is $7 at the door.
"We have just about everything: florists, bakery, DJ and live bands, invitations, videographers," Minor said.
And that includes vendors for wedding dresses, bridesmaids' dresses, tuxedos and banquet facilities.
Three different bridal salons will be represented along with jewelry from Leo Marks Jewelers and Premier Designs. Bartz Viviano Flowers & Gifts and Parkway Florists purchased booths as well, Minor said.
The Pinnacle provides a more intimate gathering and should make for an elegant experience, said Elyse Anaszewicz of President Tuxedo and also a bride-to-be herself.
Reception tables will decorate the room along with an ice sculpture and a harpist will play throughout the day. DJs will emcee the event and oversee the bouquet tosses. Vendors will sponsor each toss, giving away coupons worth up to $100. About $6,000 in prizes will be given away throughout the day with a raffle at the end, Minor said.
About 250 brides from the greater Toledo area are expected to attend.
Minor advises brides-to-be to bring a pen and notebook for taking notes. Comfortable shoes are also suggested, she said.
Anaszewicz recommends bringing pre-printed labels with your name and address and suggests keeping thoughts organized and knowing what you are looking for.
"You get the best deals at the bridal shows," said Anaszewicz, who recently attended the annual Superbowl of All Bridal Shows at Stranahan Great Hall. "The main reason I go is to win any contest and see who's doing any specials."
Wedding Dreams Productions is a small family business run by Minor and her son and daughter. The company hosts two bridal shows per year for which they plan months in advance.
They got their start about 10 years ago when they attended a bridal show in a gymnasium and felt it wasn't very elegant. They jokingly said, "We could do better." After attending another dud of a show, they decided to go for it and haven't looked back, Minor said.
"I always say maybe we shouldn't do it anymore because it's a lot of work," she said. "But that day comes and it's so fabulous. I love to work the door because I joke around with the girls and we have so much fun.
"At the end when we call the winners and present them with gift certificates, I'm telling you, it's my favorite part of the whole thing," she said. "Girls shaking so badly they can't even sign the agreement [they're so excited]. That's what keeps you going. And we all want their day to be perfect."
Minor's next bridal show is set for Aug. 24 at The Pinnacle. Other upcoming local bridal shows include The Bridezilla Ball, set for 6-10 p.m. Jan. 18 at the Radisson Hotel at the University of Toledo, and I Do at the Zoo, set for 3-7 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Toledo Zoo.
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