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Ensemble manifold, system and method for monitoring particles in clean environments
Ensemble manifold, system and method for monitoring particles in clean environments
Patent Drawings:
(7 images)
Knollenberg, et al.
Date Issued:
September 9, 2003
August 15, 2000
Bast; Bryan
(Pittsburgh, PA)
Brandon; Glenn W.
(Niwot, CO)
Knollenberg; Brian A.
(Superior, CO)
Particle Measuring Systems, Inc.
(Boulder, CO)
Primary Examiner:
Noland; Thomas P.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney Or Agent:
Patton Boggs LLP
U.S. Class:
Field Of Search:
International Class:
U.S Patent Documents:
Foreign Patent Documents:
646702; 442807; 53334; 2013682; 60-200145; 215591
Other References:
Andrew Benton, "Programmable gas sample selector" Kent Tech. Rev. (GB) No. 25, pp. 12-13, Jul. 1979 TDB-Acc-No. NN 9311217 "EnvironmentalMonitoring and Control System for Clean Room Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Systems" IBM Technical Disclosure Bulletin, US vol. 36, No. 11, pp. 217-218 Nov. 1993..
A system for detecting particles in a clean environment includes and ensemble manifold having a plurality of sample ports, a delivery port, and flow junction having no open-close valves or other flow selectors connecting all of said sample ports to said delivery port. In one embodiment, the ensemble manifold is mounted directly on a particle detector using a snap-on connector. A plurality of fluid sources are located in a clean environment, each of the fluid sources fluidically connected to one of the sample ports.
We claim:
1. A method for detecting particles comprising: providing a mini-environment with a plurality of possible contamination event sources; continuously simultaneously drawing each of aplurality of fluid samples from one of said possible contamination event sources in said mini-environment; continuously combining all of said plurality of fluid samples into a combined fluid stream; continuously flowing said combined fluid stream intoa particle detector; and confining each said fluid sample within a separate enclosed region in between said drawing and said combining.
2. A method as in claim 1, wherein each of said fluid samples is drawn through one of a plurality of sampling probes located at said plurality of possible contamination event sources.
3. A method as in claim 1, wherein said drawing of fluid samples is conducted isokinetically.
4. A method as in claim 1, further comprising using a pump for drawing said fluid samples into said sampling probes.
5. A method as in claim 1, wherein said fluid samples comprise gaseous fluid.
6. A method as in claim 1, wherein said particles are aerosol particles.
7. A method as in claim 1, wherein said fluid samples comprise liquid fluid.
1. Field of the Invention
The field of the invention relates to apparati and methods for monitoring particles in clean environments of the integrated circuit, electronic, pharmaceutical and other industries.
2. Statement of the Problem
The semiconductor and data storage industries are moving away from ballroom cleanrooms with exposed process environments toward enclosed process tools with autonomous air handling systems. Each process tool may be viewed as comprising amini-environment, in which one or several process functions are performed. A mini-environment-based process tool may contain one or more than one clean-zone, each clean-zone incorporating separate filtration services and product handling systems. Thus,a modern integrated circuit manufacturing plant, commonly known as a fab, typically contains hundreds of smaller, miniaturized mini-environments. Mini-environments exist in a wide range of sizes, a typical size having a volume of 3 m.times.3 m.times.3m. Because the air handling systems of a mini environment are close to the product, extremely isolated contamination events occur. Contamination is often not constant rather it may be a result of a process event. Thus, contamination events may bespatially or chronologically isolated. One of the serious problems of the integrated circuit manufacturing industry, as well as other industries requiring very clean environments, is the detection of these isolated events.
In typical fabrication sequences, front-opening-unified pods (FOUPs) carry wafers to the many mini-environments, robotics transfer wafers from the FOUPs to a manufacturing process zone, and after processing, the wafers return to the FOUPs. Datafrom mini-environments show that they are not as clean as initially imagined. Consequently, a mini-environment requires particle monitoring, and indirect air handling and compartmentalized nature of the mini-environment necessitates a particle counterwith small dimensions and high probability of detecting an isolated particle event.
There are several basic methods known in the art for monitoring a mini-environments. The first is to use a dedicated sensor for each mini-environment to do continuous monitoring. A second technique is to use a multiplexed system, including astepping manifold system and a single particle detector. With this technique, samples are drawn continuously from numerous mini-environments or from multiple points in a single mini-environment and are measured sequentially in steps a single sample at atime. A third, non-automated method uses a mobile sensor that is moved from one mini-environment to another. The sensor is attached to a "particle port" on the mini-environment.
FIG. 1 shows a diagrammatic sketch of a dedicated sensor system 100 as known in the art. A process tool 102 includes an enclosed gaseous mini-environment 104, which is being monitored for use of a sampling probe 106 which is connected bysampling to 108 to particle detector 110. A dedicated sensor, provides the obvious advantage that it continuously monitors the sampling zone of the sample probe, capturing brief intermittent events. A serious disadvantage, however, is that the samplingzone of a dedicated sensor is relatively small, typically having a footprint less than one square foot. A dedicated sensor, therefore, provides limited spatial coverage, detecting particles only in the sampling zone, and not in the other locations ofthe mini-environment. For example, a diagram of a process tool 202 is depicted in FIG. 2 containing a mini-environment 204 and four process functions 206, 208, 210, 212. The movement of a semiconductor wafer 214 through process tool 202 includes travelthrough zones designated by dashed area 220, including the liquid environments of process functions 206, 208, 210. Movement through the process tool 202 also includes travel through a gaseous clean zones along the path designated by arrows 230. A12-inch wafer has a surface area of 0.8 sq. ft. If the exposed path through the gaseous mini-environment of the process tool is 24 feet, then the effective exposed area for the wafer is 19 sq. ft. A particle contamination event is generally localizedto an area corresponding to 1 square foot or less. Thus, a dedicated sensor located at a single point along the 24-foot exposed process path 230 would detect a contamination event only if the event occurred within several inches of the location of thesampling probe. It is, however, economically and sometimes physically impractical to provides a large number of dedicated sampling probes and corresponding expensive particle counters to monitor continuously the entire process path of a process tool.
In a multiplexed monitoring system, a number of sampling probes are connected to a multiplexed stepping manifold. A diagrammatic sketch of the multiplexed monitoring system 300 is depicted in FIG. 3. Typically, fluid is drawn from each samplepoint 302 continuously through the multiplexing stepping manifold 310 by pump 350. In sequence, the manifold controller 312 selects a single sample 320 that is tested by the particle detector 330, while all other fluid flow from the unselected samplesis discarded in the exhaust system 340. A multiplexed, stepping manifold system 300 allows monitoring of many locations using a single particle detector. A multiplexed system has a disadvantage, however, that a contamination event may go undetected fora relatively long time until the sample from the probe location reaches its turn in the multiplexing sequence. Indeed, a brief or intermittent contamination event may go completely undetected if its occurrence does not coincide with the timing of themultiplexing sequence. In a variation, referred to as a mixed-fluid manifold technique, two particle detectors are connected to each stepping manifold. A single sample is selected by the manifold and sent to one particle detector, as in a basic system,while the samples from all the other sample probes are combined and sent as a mixture to the second particle detector. In this manner, each sample probe location is monitored individually in sequence, while a combined mixed-fluid stream of all of theremaining samples is monitored continuously. This technique is expensive, however, because it requires two particle detectors and an expensive multiplexed stepping manifold with extra controls.
Conventional monitoring systems using stepping manifolds to monitor a mini-environment at a number of sample points typically draw a large volume of the air, sometimes greater than 1 cubic foot, from each sample point. This may adversely affectthe whole fluid environment. The tubing leading to the probes takes up limited space in the process tool. When there are many sampling points to be monitored, it may be impossible to provide access for tubing to all of the sampling probes. Particlesin the tubing, especially aerosol particles, may settle in the tubing, leading to false negative or low measurements and to clogging of the tubing. The stepping manifolds used in conventional techniques typically way on the order of 20 pounds, andoccupy a large volume of space, having a diameter of a foot or more.
The mobile system has the advantage of having the lowest capital cost. But, it has the disadvantage of increased manpower costs and has a very low duty cycle.
The problems described above with respect to monitoring clean gaseous environments are also encountered in regard to maintaining clean liquid environments.
The integrated circuit manufacturing industry, as well as other industries requiring clean environments, needs a particle monitoring system that monitors and detects contamination events in a clean environment, providing good spatial coveragewithout significant gaps in time, in a manner that is economically and physically feasible.
The invention described in this specification provides an ensemble manifold, a system and a method that alleviate the problems described above.
An ensemble manifold in accordance with the invention combines all of the fluid samples collected in a clean environment and provides this ensemble flow to a particle detector. An ensemble manifold comprises: a plurality of sample ports; adelivery port adapted for fluidic connection to a particle detector; and a flow junction located between the sample ports and the delivery port, in which fluids flowing through the sample ports are combined.
In another aspect, an ensemble manifold comprises: a plurality of sample ports; a flow cell of a particle detector, in which fluids flowing through the sample ports are combined; and an outlet port.
A system in accordance with the invention for detecting particles in a clean environment comprises: an ensemble manifold having a plurality of sample ports and a delivery port; a plurality of fluid sources located in the clean environment, eachof the fluid sources fluidically connected to one of the sample ports; a particle detector, the particle detector fluidically connected to the delivery port of the ensemble manifold. An embodiment of a system in accordance with the invention comprises aplurality of sampling probes in fluidic contact with the fluid sources, each sampling probe fluidically connected to one of the sample ports. Preferably, the sampling probes are isokinetic sampling probes. Typically, the clean environment is amini-environment of a semiconductor wafer process tool. Fluid samples may be drawn from the clean environment into an ensemble manifold using house vacuum or vacuum pump or other suitable means. In a preferred embodiment, a system comprises a pluralityof sample tubes, one end of each sample tube attached to one of the sampling probes, and the other end of the sample tube attached to one of the sample ports. Preferably an ensemble manifold comprises a special manifold adaptation designed for directmounting of the ensemble manifold onto a selected particle detector. In another embodiment, a system may comprise a delivery tube for connecting the outlet (delivery port) or the ensemble manifold to the particle detector. The delivery tube has twoends, one end of the delivery tube attached to the delivery port of the ensemble manifold, and the other end of the delivery tube attached to the particle detector.
A method in accordance with the invention for detecting particles in a clean environment comprises steps of: continuously simultaneously drawing a plurality of fluid samples at a plurality of sample points in the clean environment; continuouslycombining the plurality of the fluid samples into a combined fluid stream (ensemble flow); continuously flowing the combined fluid stream into a particle detector; and then monitoring the combined fluid stream with a particle detector. Typically, eachof the fluid samples is drawn through one of a plurality of sampling probes located at the plurality of sampling points, each of the sampling probes fluidically connected to one of the sample ports. Preferably, the drawing of fluid samples is conductedisokinetically. For this reason, the sampling probes preferably are isokinetic sampling probes. Preferably, the clean environment is a mini-environment of a semiconductor wafer process tool. A method in accordance with the invention is useful when thefluid samples comprise gaseous fluid and the particles are aerosol particles. A method in accordance with the invention is also useful when the fluid samples comprise liquid fluid.
FIG. 1 shows a diagrammatic sketch of a dedicated sensor system as known in the art;
FIG. 2 shows a diagram of a prior art process tool containing a mini-environment, process functions, and a long process path in which brief intermittent contamination events remain undetected;
FIG. 3 depicts a diagrammatic sketch of a prior art multiplexed monitoring system using a stepping manifold;
FIG. 4 depicted a system in accordance with the invention for detecting particles in a clean environment;
FIG. 5 depicts a preferred embodiment of an ensemble manifold and a system in accordance with the invention;
FIGS. 6, 7 and 8 depict scaled views of an exemplary ensemble manifold in accordance with the invention;
FIG. 9 is a graph in which the normalized particle counts of particle counting measurements from a conventional dedicated system and from a system in accordance with the invention are plotted as a function of time in minutes.
1. Overview
The invention is described below with the aid of FIGS. 4-9. It should be understood that FIGS. 4 and 5 do not represent any particular ensemble manifold or particle detection system. An ensemble manifold, a particle detection system and amethod in accordance with the invention may be embodied in many variations that do not depart essentially from the embodiments described herein. It should be further understood that FIGS. 6-8 are only examples of an ensemble manifold in accordance withthe invention, and these figures, as FIGS. 4 and 5, do not limit the scope of the invention, which is defined by the claims below.
The term "ensemble manifold" is used to distinguish a manifold device in accordance with the invention from other manifolds known in the art. An ensemble manifold in accordance with the invention has a plurality of inlet sample ports, a junctionin which the sample fluids from all of the sample sources are combined, and an outlet or delivery port through which the combined sample stream flows to a particle detector. For all practical purposes, an ensemble manifold in accordance with theinvention has no moving parts. In contrast with manifolds used in particle detection systems of the prior art, an ensemble manifold typically does not include open-close valves, flow selector mechanisms and switching mechanisms. Furthermore, anensemble manifold requires no control apparatus to control the timing and switching of valves. As a result, an ensemble manifold in accordance with the invention is physically just a small fraction of the size of a conventional stepping manifold. Also,the capital cost of an ensemble manifold is a small fraction of the cost of a stepping manifold. An ensemble manifold is virtually maintenance-free.
The term "ensemble flow" refers to the combined flow of fluid samples from an ensemble manifold to a particle detector. The term "ensemble flow" is used to distinguish from the flow being measured in conventional systems, which do not measuresimultaneously all of the fluid samples flowing into the manifold.
The term "direct connection" and "direct fluidic connection" and similar terms are used herein with reference to the connection an ensemble manifold to a particle detector. The terms indicate that a preferred embodiment of an ensemble manifoldin accordance with the invention can be fluidically connected to a particle detector without intervening tubing. The term "directly on" or "mounted directly on" or similar terms are used herein with reference to the embodiment of the invention in whichan ensemble manifold is directly connected to and supported by a particle detector. This is in contrast to prior art systems in which both the particle detector and other components of a mini-environment were individually and separatedly supported by asupport framework or housing should be understood, however, that an ensemble manifold in accordance with the invention may be used in particular applications in which a separate adapting means is employed to connect the delivery port of an ensemblemanifold to the inlet of a particle detector.
There is virtually no theoretical limit on the number of sample ports with which an ensemble manifold in accordance with the invention may be designed and operated. Similarly, a system and a method in accordance with the invention may include asfew as two fluid sources for monitoring, or it may include up to multiples of ten fluid sample sources for flowing through an ensemble manifold into a particle detector.
2. Detailed Description
FIG. 4 shows a system 400 for detecting particles in a clean environment 410. A clean environment 410, typically a mini-environment in a process tool, includes fluid sample sources 420. Fluid samples flow through sample tubes 430 into ensemblemanifold 440 through a plurality of sample ports 442. The fluids flowing through sample ports 442 continue flowing through inlet channels 444 and combine in flow junction 446. The resulting combined fluid stream flows through delivery port 448 toparticle detector 450 via delivery tube 452. After measurement in particle detector 450, the fluid stream exits through exhaust system 460.
FIG. 5 depicts a preferred embodiment of an ensemble manifold and a system in accordance with the invention. A clean environment 510, typically a mini-environment, includes a plurality of sampling points 512. A plurality of sampling probes 520,preferably isokinetic sampling probes ("ISPs"), correspond to sampling points 512. Fluid samples are drawn essentially continuously from sample points 512 through sampling probes 520. The fluid samples may be drawn through sampling probes 520 by avariety of techniques, which may include house vacuum, a vacuum pump, or other means depending on whether fluid samples are liquid or gaseous and on numerous process variables. The plurality of fluid samples flow from sample probes 520 through sampletubes 530 into ensemble manifold 540 through a corresponding plurality of sample ports 542. In a preferred embodiment, sample tubes 530 are flexible plastic. The size of the tubing may vary depending on the volumetric flowrate of the fluid sample beingdrawn through each sampling probe 520. The flexibility of the tubing and its small diameter (typically not exceeding 1/4 inch ID) makes it possible to provide access to a large number of sample tubes in and around the process tool. Thus, samples from alarge number of sample points can be collected through a large number of sampling probes 520 and flowed through sample tubes 530 to ensemble manifold 540. Also, the small diameter of the sample tubing maintains fluid velocity in the sample tubes,thereby minimizing particle settling in the sample tubes. Connection of the ends of sample tubes 530 to sampling probes 520 and to sample ports 542 may be by various connectors and other means known in the art. As described below, a preferred means ofconnection is a pressure seal formed by tight contact between the inside walls of the tubing and beveled ends of the sampling probes 520 and sample ports 542. Ensemble manifold 540 is itself relatively small compared to stepping manifolds used in theprior art. As described in an example below, an ensemble manifold having seven sample ports 542 may have an outside diameter of 1.5 inches and a height of about an inch. Because manifold 540 is relatively small in size and light in weight, manifoldadapter 560 allows manifold 540 to be mounted directly onto particle detector 570. In most applications, an ensemble manifold in accordance with the invention has a diameter not exceeding 3 in. and a similar height dimension preferably an assemblemanifold weights less than 2 pounds. Typically an assemble manifold does not exceed 1/2 pound in weight; typically it occupies a total volume less than 14 cubic inches. Manifold 540 typically is mounted to the top panel of particle detector 570,creating a "pinhead" appearance, as depicted in FIG. 5. Fluidic connection between ensemble manifold 540 and particle detector 570 is effected by delivery connector 560, comprising male-end detector inlet port 562 and female-end 564. In a preferredembodiment as in FIG. 5, female-end 564 is integrated within delivery port 548. It should be understood, however, that fluidic connection between ensemble manifold 540 and particle detector 570 may be effected in accordance with the invention using oneof numerous, different types of connection techniques and apparati. Preferably, it is connected with a quick-connect, snap-on connector 560. As known in the connector art, such connectors use resilient members which snap into place when the ensemblemanifold is pressed onto the particle detector.
System 500 thereby provides several advantages over the prior art. The small-diameter flexible tubing allows convenient access to a large number of sampling points 512 in clean environment 510. A small-diameter tubing maintains flow velocity,thereby minimizing particles settling. Ensemble manifold 540 is small and light and inexpensive compared with stepping manifolds of the prior art. By means of a variety of customized adaptations of the manifold, ensemble manifold 540 may be quickly,directly and conveniently attached to a variety of different types of particle detectors. An ensemble manifold 540 may be designed and manufactured quickly and inexpensively to have an arbitrary number of sample ports 542. An ensemble manifold inaccordance with the invention preferably contain no open-close valves, flow selectors or switching mechanisms used during normal operation (although some shut down or shunting mechanisms are typically used to shut down the particle detection system). Although embodiments of ensemble manifold 440 (FIG. 4) typically comprise sample ports 442 and inlet channels 444 having identical diameters and lengths, these need not be uniform. For example, the inside diameter of a particular inlet channel may bedesigned to be substantially larger than other inlet channels to reduce flow resistance through that channel, and thereby to increase the relative size of the fluid sample flowing through the channel. In this manner, the fluid sample drawn from aselected sample point in a clean environment may be increased relative to others to increase the overall sensitivity of the particle detection system towards the selected point.
FIGS. 6, 7 and 8 depict scaled views of an exemplary ensemble manifold in accordance with the invention. FIG. 6 is a top view of the ensemble manifold 600 having seven sample ports and one delivery port. FIG. 7 is a cross-section view ofensemble manifold 600. FIG. 8 is a bottom view. Ensemble manifold 600 is suitable for combining seven fluid samples sampled continuously at a flowrate of approximately 1/7 cu. ft. per minute, which are combined to form a combined flow stream ofapproximately 1 cu. ft. per minute. Dimension 602 representing the outside diameter of ensemble manifold 600 has value of 1.5 inches. Sample ports 602 comprise sample port holes 604 and barb fittings 605. Sample port holes 604 are made with a0.25-28 standard tap with a depth of 0.325 in. Inlet channels 606 have a diameter of 0.094 inches and a depth of 0.80 inches, measured from the outside diameter surface 608. The barbed end 609 of barbed sitting 605 is inserted into the end of a plasticsample tube to effect fluidic connection. As depicted in FIGS. 6 and 7, inlet channels 606 converge at flow junction 610, at which fluid samples combine during operation to form a combined fluid stream (ensemble flow). Preferably, ensemble manifold 600is made of nickel-plated aluminum, though other suitable materials known in the art may be used.
Ensemble manifold 600 of FIGS. 6 and 7 is directly mountable to a particle detector by means of a customized delivery port 620, specially adaptable to virtually any particle detector. Exemplary ensemble manifold 600 was specially adapted forfluidically connecting and mounting to an aerosol particle detector, Model Airnet, 1.0 CFM (cubic feet per minute), commercially available from Particle Measuring Systems, Inc. ("PMS"), of Boulder, Colo. In exemplary ensemble manifold 600 of FIG. 6 andFIG. 7, delivery port 620 functions as the receptor for the inlet port of the Airnet particle detector, which is inserted into the delivery port 620 to effect fluidic connection between ensemble manifold 600 and the Airnet detector. The inside diameterdimension of the hole 624 at the bottom of ensemble manifold 600 (see FIG. 8), bounded by cylindrical surface 621 of FIG. 7, is 0.342 inches.
An ensemble manifold, a system and a method in accordance with the invention were utilized to monitor aerosol particles present in the wafer-sorter of a 300 mm fab. Seven ISP sampling probes were mounted using conventional methods in the processtool. One of the seven probes was located centrally in the many-environment of the tool, the other probes were located at each of the load ports and wafer transfer mechanisms. Seven flexible plastic sampling tubes having an inside diameter of 1/8 inchconnected the sampling probes with seven corresponding sample ports of an ensemble manifold similar to the one described in Example 1. Fluid samples were drawn simultaneously and continuously through the seven sampling ports at a flowrate of 1/7 cfm,and were combined in the ensemble manifold in a combined flow stream of 1.0 cfm. The combined flow stream from the ensemble manifold was analyzed and measured by a particle detector, a PMS model Airnet, 1.0 CFM aerosol particle detector.
A dedicated system comprising a single sampling probe and a dedicated particle counter measured a single fluid sample drawn continuously at a flowrate of 1.0 CFM. The single probe was installed at the same central location in the tool asmentioned above.
The results of the particle counting measurements from the dedicated system and from the system in accordance with the invention are plotted on the graph of FIG. 9. In the graph of FIG. 9, normalized particle counts are plotted as a function oftime in minutes. The dedicated sensor detected only two brief contamination events, represented in FIG. 9 by peak 910 and peak 920. Peak 910 occurred at about 11 minutes, and peak 920 occurred at about 62 minutes. In contrast, the exemplary system andmethod in accordance with the invention detected contamination events beginning at 7, 18, 22, 29, 44, 46, and 61 minutes. The particle counts detected in accordance with the invention during the events beginning at 7 and 61 minutes were very largecompared to the events detected by the dedicated sensor. The exemplary results presented in FIG. 9 demonstrate the utility of a method and a system in accordance with the invention.
A feature of the invention is that it recognizes that when contamination is present in an part of a micro-environment or other clean environment operation of the systems in the environment is not desirable. That is, prior art systems usedcomplex switches etc. to try to determine precisely where a contamination was occurring. However, in actual practice, when any contamination occurs, the system is taken off-line until the contamination is corrected. Generally, during the down time, thesystem is inspected using conventional methods. Thus, when used in combination with the general practices in the art, the system according to the invention is both practical and efficient as well as being economical.
In an alternative embodiment of an ensemble manifold in accordance with the invention, the ensemble manifold includes a flow cell of a particle detector. For example, with reference to FIG. 4, a particle detection flow cell 460 may be locatedbetween flow junction 446 and delivery port 448. With this embodiment, particle detection of the combined flow stream is effected within the ensemble manifold itself, making it unnecessary to flow the combined flow samples from the outlet of themanifold to a separate particle detector unit.
There have been described what are at present considered to be the preferred embodiments of the invention. It will be understood that the invention can be embodied in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essentialcharacteristics. For example, while the invention has been described in terms of an air particle detection system, it also may be incorporated into water, chemical and other detection systems. Many other connectors and ports can be used in combinationwith the ensemble manifold. Further, now that the possibility and advantages of an ensemble manifold has been disclosed, many modifications and variations of the principles disclosed may be devised. The present embodiments are, therefore, to beconsidered as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the invention is indicated by the appended claims.
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Thursday, February 12, 2009
A Step in the WRONG Direction
Apparently when the doctor prints "STAT" on everything she does, results are given quickly - go figure. I was barely home a half-hour from the hospital when the doctor herself called me. Now, when the doctor calls, instead of the nurse, you know it's not going to be good. It could have been worse, definitely, but I'm still not happy with the information I obtained.
I have some sort of fluid pocket in my abdomen. She believes it to be a post-surgical bleed and blood clot. This freaked me out, because you hear such terrible things about blood clots. So I immediately asked if I was in danger. She explained that this is NOT in my veins or bloodstream, but sitting in my abdomen. Something must have bled after surgery was through and created the spot. It should dissolve all on its own and never be a concern, but there is a chance of infection, or of it having to be drained if it gets worse (this isn't likely because my hemoglobin has improved significantly and that is a very GOOD indicator that there is no internal bleeding). I am going to be closely monitored for the next 2-3 weeks, and then I will have another CT scan.
I was basically informed that I am on bedrest, doing absolutely NO housework and NO lifting and resting constantly. If I do not do this, I will be admitted to the hospital where they can monitor me. Yuck! I'm sooooooo not one to just sit here and do nothing, but I guess I have no choice. I'm also going on a round of antibiotics of which I have never heard, which is always a little scary. Hopefully this will all end up being nothing, but for now, it's just a big ol' mess.
So, think happy thoughts and prayers if you get a chance that this turns out to be nothing. I'm very nervous about the whole thing, and not happy about the bedrest business, but I don't want to end up in the hospital, so I'm going to be good.....or try, at least!
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- Michelle said...
Oh Janelle-
Yucky! You are in my thoughts and prayers and I will be thinking about you. Glad they got you on the antibiotics...the fever is usually an early indication of infection, so that's why they weren't messing around!
Take the time to rest and try to enjoy it....someday you'll wish you had this time back to relax!!
- February 12, 2009 at 7:26 PM
- Denise said...
You keep your booty in that bed!!! Let everyone wait on you for a change. Maybe they will appreciate you all the much more.
Keep us informed as to how you're doing. Do you have a laptop so you can be on the internet in bed?
- February 12, 2009 at 8:21 PM
- Janelle said...
I do have a laptop - we got it right befor my surgery, because my computer is upstairs in the loft and the dr. said stairs would be a no-no for a couple of weeks. I would go insane without it, I'm sure!!!!
Tonight, the stuff they gave me to drink for the CT scan, combined with the new antibiotic, are realllllly making me sick! Why do both have to cause nausea and other issues???
- February 12, 2009 at 8:59 PM
- Island Girl said...
Popping in from SITS!
Hope you get to feeling better! My Mom was on bed rest for 6 weeks after she torn her ACL, she isn't one to sit still either, but she made it through and even picked up some new hobbies/talents,(knitting, sudoku, etc.) haha!
You'll def. be in my prayers!
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Ignacio de la Vega. Professor. IE Business School
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Spain's entrepreneurial activity, although increasing, has not reached the same levels as other European countries. What can be done to improve this situation?
Taking the pulse of Spain's entrepreneurial activity
Last February, the Instituto de Empresa presented the national figures for the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) for 2005. This report, considered one of the most important for taking the pulse of entrepreneurship on a world level, provides an analysis of the Total Entrepreneurial Activity (TEA) and gives an annual reading of the economic performance of 40 countries in relation to their GDP, job creation, innovation and other fundamental variables that measure the economic health of a society.
The 2004 GEM report for Spain revealed a disturbing figure for the economy. Although activity has recovered somewhat after declining in 2004--when it reached 23.9%-- the TEA rose only 0.25% in 2005, to reach an entrepreneurial activity value of 5.4%, far below the average figure of 6.5% for developed economies.
This low level of TEA in Spain is of great concern because GEM reports from previous years indicate there is a direct relationship between entrepreneurship and GDP, employment and innovation in an economy. However, we must ask if this is a temporary phenomenon or a structural problem?
It is true that the fall in the TEA in 2004 could be chalked up to atypical situations: The uncertain economic, political and social climate in the wake of the terrorist attacks of 11-M; the change in government after the elections of March 2004; the latent influence of the Iraqi conflict; and the instability brought on by fluctuating oil prices and the imbalances plaguing the US economy. There is no doubt that so many uncertainties persuaded a large number of entrepreneurs to wait for better times. However, even though 2005 was a year of greater stability, the much anticipated recovery fell short of expectations.
Despite the modest recovery in entrepreneurship last year, the 2004 GEM report does include some very good news about our entrepreneurial economy. For example, the small business failure rate did not increase drastically in 2004, despite an economic recession. Since then, the rate has remained stable, albeit at a still high level compared with our neighbours. Another promising figure is that new enterprises (between 3 and 42 months) are continuing to stabilize and grow.
Although the failure rate of Spanish SMEs (small-to-midsized enterprises) has not increased dramatically, Spain still suffers from a persistently high failure rate. What is more, Spanish SMEs also have problems with dimension and growth--another worrisome factor, taking into consideration the important correlation between size and profitability. In response to this, and operating within the GEM framework, the Instituto de Empresa in 2006 is working--with the support of Fundación Cultural Banesto and DGPyme--on a very innovative study aimed at identifying the factors behind the low growth rate of Spanish SMEs. We also are trying to pinpoint the growth drivers of those domestic SMEs that enjoy strong growth and consolidation rates, thus enabling them to create employment—a key goal of our companies and our economy.
Other positive domestic news from the GEM 2005 report is the increase in the average investment in new companies, which has doubled in three years from €20,000 to €40,000. Increased financing boosts both the dimension and scope of new projects. There has also been outstanding growth in female entrepreneurship; Spain now ranks fifth in the EU for the percentage of female entrepreneurs it has.
In Conclusion – What improvements should we implement?
In summary, the GEM report suggests a number of ways for Spain to improve its TEA. Recommendations include introducing educational policies designed to foment an entrepreneurial spirit and implementing legislation aimed at improving the health coverage, pensions and unemployment benefits of self-employed workers and entrepreneurs. The GEM report also underscores the importance of improving taxation on capital gains from investments in business projects, informal investments and venture capital, as well as from investments in RD&I transfers.
The report also advocates establishing a more fluid relationship between the university community and business, developing networks for informal investors and/or business angels, providing entrepreneurs with access to physical and commercial infrastructures as well as developing government programs that simplify regulations and financing, and supporting training and the diffusion of culture for the small business person.
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UNIVERSAL CREDIT, CHALLENGING TIMES FOR LANDLORDS (Part 2) –
Last week we discussed the changes to Housing Benefit / LHA and the new payment of Universal Credit. We explained in detail the new criteria for direct payment and how landlords may struggle to obtain it. In this second article we are going to discuss the problems landlords may face, such as increased arrears, what they can do and our key concerns.
Universal Credit what does this all mean for private rented sector landlords?
The introduction of the Local Housing Allowance and the resulting switch to paying benefit to the tenant instead of direct to the landlord has already had profound implications and landlords have reported increasing problems with arrears. This can only get worse. We do not know how efficient the administration of Universal Credit will turn out to be. At the moment, although far from satisfactory, at least landlords do have an entitlement to direct payment once rent arrears reach 8 weeks. This will no longer be the case. The current system of regulations accompanied by guidance which are reasonably clear cut, although implementation can be variable, will be replaced by a far more flexible system of "guidance" applied on a case by case basis. There is no mention at all about appeal rights even for claimants let alone for landlords. At the moment if a local authority fails to implement a request properly made where there are 8 weeks arrears then potentially the landlord has remedies against the local authority but this is unlikely under the new system. There appear to be no safeguards for landlords. Landlords will have to wait longer for payment with increased risk of default. If systems work correctly it may be that the first payment could be received quicker under the new system but only time will tell. The greater interval between payments, however, poses risks. If the Government deliver on its intentions of restricting direct payment to landlord cases to around 10% of the caseload then this will have profound consequences and will lead to increased levels of arrears and problems surrounding collection. At the moment, we are still somewhat in the dark because we do not know what criteria will apply and how the new system will operate.
What can landlords do?
Private rented sector landlords who rent to benefit claimants have learned to adapt and are going to have to adapt even more. Clearly, many will consider giving up renting to claimants altogether. The Universal Credit will be received by more people because it is intended to be both out of work benefit and an in work benefit to replace the existing system of tax credits. Different considerations for the landlord will depend on whether the tenant is out of work and solely dependant on state benefits; in work receiving benefits as a top up; or retired/a pensioner. You have to remember that people will be able to switch in and out of receiving benefits more readily under the new system; or at least that is the Government's intention. Even a landlord who only takes on tenants who are in work may become involved because their tenant may become unemployed. More and more landlords may well decide on a policy of not taking on out of work claimants. This, however, very much depends on local conditions and whether there is a sufficient supply of working tenants. In a lot of areas this is simply not practicable. The one thing that comes to me is that landlords will have to tighten up their procedures and monitor payments more closely than they do at present. The norm for the tenancy agreement is likely to become that the rent is paid calendar monthly now rather than weekly and in advance as at present. Landlords are going to have to decide what they do about payments at the beginning of the tenancy. At the moment many landlords are prepared to wait until benefit is paid. Even in those cases where payment is to be made to the tenant some authorities make the first payment direct to the landlord. There is no provision for this under the new Scheme although there is talk of notification to landlords so that they know that a claim is in payment. Landlords will have to consider other ways of protecting themselves if they take claimants e.g. taking a guarantee from a householder. Landlords would also normally consider taking a tenancy deposit but whether this is practicable for a claimant is another matter.
Our concerns about the new arrangements are as follows:-
1. No back stop provision under which a landlord can demand payment direct.
2. Lack of clarity/much greater individual discretion in operating these rules because "guidance" replaces regulations.
3. No means of redress for landlords if things go wrong/no rights of appeal.
4. No proposal that the guidance should reflect the landlords interests to make sure that rent is paid and that a roof is kept over the head of the claimant.
5. The whole concept of trying to improve tenant's responsibility at the cost of much greater risk to landlords with strong likelihood of significantly higher arrears.
6. Much less likelihood of landlords being willing to take on benefit claimants. This could even translate into less likelihood of a willingness to taken on claimants who are in work especially part time work because the same rules will apply to them.
7. No provision for first payment of benefit direct to the landlord.
8. We have argued with DWP that there should be a right for landlords to be paid direct payments once there are six weeks arrears and also that the whole system of vulnerability should be assessed according to the tenant's interest of keeping a roof over their head and the landlord's interest to receive the money, as well as the public interest of making sure that the benefit is used for its intended purpose.
We strongly believe that the Government's whole approach is flawed and although the objective of helping tenants manage their financial affairs is in isolation a laudable one, the Government has wholly failed to appreciate the consequences of this. There will be a much higher level of arrears, an unwillingness of landlords to house benefit claimants (at a time when there is huge pressure on social housing), increased unwillingness by banks to lend for this kind of property (or increased interest rate to reflect the risk), much higher levels of evictions and much greater homelessness.
How can NGU help?
As you can see the changes to Housing Benefit / LHA are going to be massive and will potentially seriously affect landlords through increased arrears. At NGU we are continually developing our processes and vetting procedures to ensure our arrears remain minimal, at the moment we collect 99% of all rent within the first month. As the new system is rolled out, we will continue to innovate and change our processes to cope with these changes and hope to maintain the high levels of collections we continue to enjoy. As such we will keep you updated on how we are coping with these revolutionary changes.
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Performing at Channel 4 and Cancer Research UK's Stand Up To Cancer event with YouTube, Una previewed a sneak peek of her upcoming single from her very first solo album.
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Taking on a self-proclaimed "singer-songwriter acoustic vibe", Una's first album The Waiting Game will be out next year.
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I recently jumped on the Chex party mix wagon and I highly doubt I will ever go back. In fact after this one I'm already dreaming of making the holiday party mix Hot Buttered Yum for Christmas events!
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You need to get Wheat Chex mix, Honey Nut Chex Mix, Cinnamon Chex mix, brown sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and Pumpkin Pie Spice!
Combine your brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice together and set aside.
Then pop your butter into the microwave for about 30 seconds (you want to melt it completely).
Add in your vanilla and stir well.
Next up combine your different chex mixes all together.
I was a horrible blogger and forgot to take more pictures of these next steps so my apologies.
But after you combine your cereals you dump your butter/vanilla mixture over the cereal and stir like crazy. You want to coat the crap out of the cereal with your butter mixture. Then dump your brown sugar/pumpkin spice mixture over that and again stir, stir, stir!
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BETHLEHEM, PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES (AFP) - Preparations were under way in Bethlehem on Sunday (Dec 24) for Christmas, with tensions still simmering in the city and the region following Washington's decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
The controversial Dec 6 announcement by President Donald Trump unleashed demonstrations and clashes, including in the Israeli-occupied West Bank city Bethlehem, where Christians will mark the birth of Jesus in a midnight mass.
Bethlehem is normally flooded by tourists at this time of year, but has at times appeared almost empty of visitors as nearby clashes between Palestinian protesters and the Israeli army keep people away.
Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa, apostolic administrator of the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, said "dozens" of groups had pulled out of planned visits after being scared off by the announcement and subsequent violence.
"Of course this created a tension around Jerusalem and this diverted attention from Christmas," the Catholic church's top official in Jerusalem said of Mr Trump's announcement, but stressing that Christmas celebrations would go ahead as planned.
Perhaps as few as 50,000 Palestinian Christians make up just around two per cent of the predominantly Muslim population of the West Bank and east Jerusalem.
Israel's Tourism Ministry has said that Christmas preparations have not been affected and that it expects a 20 per cent increase in the number of Christian pilgrims this year compared with 2016.
The ministry plans to operate a free shuttle service for the short distance between Jerusalem and Bethlehem for mass.
An Israeli police spokesman said that extra units will be deployed in Jerusalem and at the crossings to Bethlehem to ease the travel and access for the "thousands of tourists and visitors".
The annual scouts parade in Bethlehem will march through Manger Square near the Church of the Nativity, built over the spot where tradition says Mary gave birth to Jesus and where celebrations will culminate with midnight mass.
Israel seized east Jerusalem in the 1967 Middle East war and later annexed it, in moves never recognised by the international community.
Palestinians view east Jerusalem as the capital of their future state, and interpreted Mr Trump's statement as rejecting their right to a capital in east Jerusalem, although the Americans deny this.
In a statement ahead of Christmas, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Mr Trump's announcement "encouraged the illegal disconnection between the holy cities of Bethlehem and Jerusalem, both separated for the first time in over 2,000 years of Christianity".
Mr Abbas called on "world Christians to listen to the true voices of the indigenous Christians from the Holy Land... that strongly rejected the US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital".
"They are the descendants of the first followers of Jesus Christ and an integral part of the Palestinian people," Mr Abbas said, calling the local Christian community "an inherent part of our societies".
In neighbouring Egypt, Coptic Christians who celebrate Christmas on Jan 6 saw a church in Giza attacked by a mob following Muslim prayers on Friday, the latest in some 20 such incidents in 2017.
Hundreds entered the church, chanting slogans calling for its demolition, destroying furniture and attacking worshippers before security forces restored order.
But in Iraq, this year marks a positive turning point for the Christian community in the northern city of Mosul.
Christmas mass will be celebrated there for the first time in years following the city's recapture from the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group in July.
ISIS seized Iraq's second-most populous city as part of a lightning offensive in 2014, driving out many Christians, and only small numbers have since returned.
Christian dignitaries as well as Iraqi political and military leaders are expected to attend the annual service at St Paul's Church in the eastern sector of Mosul.


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Notes from Home....Day Eleven
So here I am, sitting at the computer. At least my parents have one, so I can chat with my husband, D, and my friend Michelle. You know, keep up with what's going on at home.
Also helps for keeping up with my blog reading, and checking out the yarn sales at Elann.
I haven't done as much knitting as I thought I would...I've been busy doing other stuff...oh well, once we get back to our normal lives, there's time for finishing that sweater of O's. I've done about three inches on the sleeve. It's going fast, because it's in the round.
Oh yeah, and as a side note...it always amuses me how much I actually look like the avatar I created of myself.


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Color(s): Gold
Delicate metallic lace shimmers across this charming Moschino Cheap and Chic dress, which is detailed with an alluring cutout at the gathered bodice. Graceful pleated skirt. Sleeveless. Hidden back zip. Lined. Fabric: Metallic lace. Shell: 100% polyamide. Lining: 100% rayon. Dry clean. Made in Italy. MEASUREMENTS Length: 34in / 86.5cm, from shoulder.


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I wake up miserable after a poor night's sleep. I am exhausted all morning and have no desire to do anything. There is such great opportunity in this day, in this place, and all I want to do is sleep! I can't shake the fog. After lunch I lay down for about 10 minutes, and then jump out of bed eager to go. Go figure. The rest of the day is spent enjoying every minute. It's about time! Another program with kids, a fun photo session with the kids from Compassion, internet time, plaza program. I love this life.
...Her name is Nancy. She is 8 years old with dark red/brown cheeks and a curious look in her eyes. At first she just listens as I try to engage a group of students before our evening plaza program. The students enjoy (i.e. laugh at) my broken Spanish and ask questions about English, and as they leave one by one and two by two to change their clothes after school, Nancy becomes a charming, fast friend. Her ready smile and eager personality win my heart. She leaves after awhile, but about 45 minutes later comes running back to the plaza, runs straight to me, and gives me a huge hug. She is now wearing a large coat and a cute Bolivian Andean style hat. We sit up close to the stage and enjoy chatting and watching the drama that the CEC students are doing. She says she is in the Compassion program, but says she doesn't know who Jesus is. I tell the story. Then I must go and do a dance with the students on the stage, and as I finish, Nancy is there waiting for me. We go to play on the slides and then go back to dance some more. She wants me to come home with her, but I must decline. I wish I could stay and teach her more about Jesus.


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Me: "He does have knots in his coat."
Customer: "No there not knots. I just brushed him last night. He is just dirty."
Me: "Oh....."
✂ Happy Grooming, MFF ✂
This is a really good idea. I would love it if I were your customer as I'm a visual person too and I like to understand things.
I wish I could use something like this at where I work (pet**). I do like the comb idea though. I think that would help with the "over assertive" customers. I have a hard time dealing with those types of customers because I really want to make people happy and I need the clientele. Thank you for the idea :)ReplyDelete
Hi Tiny Kitty,
They won't let you use a simple illustration to help the owner understand what you are talking about?! How sad. I am sorry. I hope that the comb idea works for you at least.
Lisa, MFF
This is awesome! I wish we were allowed to hang stuff like this and show flash cards to educate the customers where I work :) I hope they help!ReplyDelete
Hi Cherie,
Thanks! Sorry they won't let you use something like this.
Lisa, MFF
So when will this visual aid be available to purchase?
Brenda Young
Hi Brenda,
I will not be selling this. I am getting ready to make it available to any groomers who would like to use it through a PDF file or download. I will post when it is ready. :)
Lisa, MFF
Since you're working on flash cards for customers, I noticed card #2 has a typo: "If small mats are not brushed out or of the pet's coat,..."
Just a helpful extra eye for proofreading. I adore your blog!
Thanks Morgan,
I proofread and proofread and still miss things. lol I think that I look at it too much. Thanks again. I'll fix that. :)
Lisa, MFF
Nice! Good project ;-)ReplyDelete
You are so smart!! This is such an ingenious idea and so helpful to your customers! You should think about getting a Patent for this if you haven't. I know I would buy something like this if I could.ReplyDelete
Thanks Anjanette,
I will have it available for my fellow groomers soon.
Lisa, MFF
I love combing and brushing my maltese/shih tzu! If he does have a small mat, I gently comb it out! lol! I have practice on my own African hair of detangling gently!ReplyDelete
I was just going to tell you you need to sell these - that's a great idea, every groomer should have a set of your flashcards!ReplyDelete
I show the pet parent the different size blades and how much they differ in thickness for their visual aid then explain how I have to get under the matpto get it out. Most customers understand that way.ReplyDelete
What a good idea. I never thought of that.
Great idea and thank you for being willing to allow others to use it!ReplyDelete
Is the PDF available? if so how do I get it? Mary CReplyDelete
Hi Mary,
The PDF file is available at the link in this post:
Really nice and interesting idea. I really love it too. Thanks for sharing!
K9 Toronto
I love your blog...I'm what they call a newbie to grooming I just graduated from a 6 week all breed professional dog grooming course in December . I now run a shop from my home , I've had amazing friends and family bring there fur babies to me to be groomed its been great. Last sat I had my worst nightmare come true....I had the worst matted dog , I thought in school I had some pretty bad matted dogs but nothing topped this. The owner was picky and hadn't had the dog groomed since Nov hmmmm its March they clearly didn't brush the dog , wipe eyes nothing . After reading this blog I'm going to be honest with customers ...lets be realistic your dog isn't getting a trim he need an over haul . I'm so trying your bathing and HV dry to move or remove mats . In school its all about removing matts before the dog hits the tub...that takes forever and everrrr. I've just ordered the shampoo and conditioner you suggest ...I really felt defeated that day, I also didn't charge enough for all the work I had to do. Then she complained it was to short I managed to do a # 3 1/4 F on the body and scissored in the legs . I was a hairstylist for 12 yrs , this customer with her matted dog was my teacher in hairstyling school ...hmmm if we brush our hair shouldn't a stylist know she should brush her dogs fur :s well that's my vent. Thank you for your amazing posts lots of great advice , I love your photos with descriptions of grooms. I really like your customer stories they are hilarious ....as a hairstylist i have many of those stories lol.ReplyDelete
Isn't it amazing how the owners that go for long periods of time between grooming, and don't bother to brush or take care of the dog between groomings are the pickiest about how their dog is groomed. Now THey care about how the dog looks?! How about the last 4 months? How about those mats that have been pulling on their precious dogs skin for at least the last 2 months? How about those big eye boogies that have been growing on their dogs eyes? NOW they care about how their dog should be groomed?
Oh...how I wish I could say all of that to all of those picky customers!
Don't beat yourself up. The only picky customers that I pay attention to are the ones that come regularly and take care of their dogs between the groomings.
The customers that only get their dogs groomed once or twice a year and let them mat terribly between grooms....I'll listen to all of their picky comments.......Then I will very nicely tell them (in no uncertain terms) that I am going to shave your matted dog. :)
Shame on the hair stylist. She should no better.
Does this seem like a touchy subject for me? lol
Thanks for reading my blog. Congratulations on your new grooming career. :)
Lisa, MFF


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Friday, March 20, 2009
I was so happy when I got home yesterday and discovered my first sign of spring.
2 comments:
- everythingquilts said...
I know you must be so tired of snow, but I looked past all that an seen you have a spectacular view of the river, how nice that must be. It won't be long now, I do believe this may be your last snow since things are peeking up through the ground.
- 21 March, 2009
- elsie123 said...
I'm so glad the mounds of snow are gone from your view. Made me cold to look at it from afar, I can only imagine how it felt to see it in person every day. Hang in there, Holee, spring will be here soon.
- 21 March, 2009
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10 Dead, More Injured in Second Attack on Pakistani Islamic Party Head
(CHARSADDA, Pakistan) -- A roadside bomb intended to target a hardline Islamic party chief killed 10 people and wounded more than 15 others in northwestern Pakistan Thursday, according to a police official.
The attack in the town of Charsadda was the second in as many days on Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the president of the Jamiat Ulema Islam party. On Tuesday, Rehman was targeted in a suicide attack not far from the latest bombing.
Rehman, who survived both attacks, told reporters, "I am fine. There was a powerful explosion near my car and the windscreen was shattered. Another car in my motorcade was damaged."
Copyright 2011 ABC News Radio
Thursday, March 31, 2011 at 5:30AM by Jeanette Torres Permalink
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New Aging Documentary
On Thursday a new documentary entitled "To Age or Not to Age" will premiere.
Viewing the trailer, and reading some info about the film suggests this might have the real potential to awaken humanity from its dire neglect of the fact that aging is the leading cause of death and disease in the world today and that the science has reached a tipping point where we can envision a future where late-life morbidity and mortality can be dramatically reduced.
As I have noted many times before on this blog, I believe that global aging is the real challenge of our times. Hopefully this documentary will help capture the imagination of the general public and help convince them that aging research is one of the most important areas of scientific research.
Here is a sample from the documentary:
The point Guarente makes at the beginning of the video, that when someone hears an intervention is "anti-aging" they automatically think about the fact that people will live longer rather than the fact that disease has been delayed, is the focus of my forthcoming paper in Biogerontology.
Be sure to checkout the panel discussion that will be streamed live on Thursday evening. Details here.


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An Open Day to view the winning flock on the farm of Eamonn and Anne Marie Duffy, Ethelstown, Kells, Co. Meath will be held this Saturday 8th July at 2pm. All welcome to view this fine flock of Suffolk Sheep.
Over 30 ewe section
1st Eamonn Duffy " Kells"
2nd S & S Gahan "Barrowlands "
Highly Commended :
Sean O'Connor "Islandmore "
Richard G Moore "Columbkille"
Under 30 Ewe Section
1st Colin & Jonathan Watchorn "Beechbrook"
2nd Sean & Valerie Tiffin "Tiffins"
Best Stockrams:
Colin & Jonathan Watchorn
Best Ewelambs:
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Champion Flock: Eamonn Duffy "Kells "
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49ers' Ricky Jean Francois likely to start
Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio has said he considers backup Ricky Jean Francois a fourth starter on the 49ers' three-man defensive line.
And based on the iffy status of defensive tackle Ray McDonald, it appears as if Fangio's No. 4 man could be making his third start of the season when the Niners host the Giants on Sunday at Candlestick Park.
For the second straight day, McDonald (hamstring) was limited in practice after missing last week's win against the Redskins. Fangio said McDonald's status was "up in the air."
Jean Francois started in place of McDonald last week and made four tackles while Washington was limited to 52 rushing yards and 3.5 yards a carry.
"I think I said to you guys early in the season, we think we've got four starters in the D-line with Ricky being the fourth one," Fangio said "And he's now played for Isaac (Sopoaga) one week (against Tampa Bay on Oct. 9), and he's played for Ray another week. And he's gone in there and backed up that statement that I made."
Gore preparing to play: For the second straight day, running back Frank Gore (ankle) was limited in practice, but he expects to play against the Giants.
"I feel good," Gore said. "I'll practice today, and practice Friday, and get ready for Sunday."
Gore said his left ankle felt much better than it did in the days leading up to the 24-23 win against the Eagles in Week 4. Gore, a game-time decision, rushed for 127 carries on 15 carries and scored the game-winning touchdown against Philadelphia.
Morgan visits: Wide receiver Joshua Morgan, in the locker room using crutches and with a black cast on his broken right leg, said he plans to see a doctor in a few weeks and will then know more about a timetable for his recovery.
Morgan, who sustained the injury against Tampa Bay, had a plate and screws inserted during surgery. He is on the season-ending injured reserve list.
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Attention: Calling All Teachers
In addition to asking everyone to help me pass forward a special YouTube video showing the ripple effect my fifth grade teacher made on me, I have more goodies for teachers everywhere.
There's a fun contest being run by my good friend, Michael Werner, CEO of InfoSource. They are calling it "Perk Up Your Classroom." Won't you take a moment of your time and visit them to find out what it's all about? They are offering cool prizes including Amazon gift certificates, supplies from Staples, and an Ipod Shuffle!


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Chris and Emma have had an argument. Now strong Emma really wants to dominate him as she's not be able to stand his conceited attitude. She suddenly wrestles him down so fast that he can't resist in time. She lays into him with some hand over mouth smothers, killer cross bodies including leg locks and more. Finally he lands on his back and Emma lets the sadistic game begin. Dressed only in her underwear, she quickly sits down on his face. She smothers him with her ass cheeks and as he gasps for breath she quickly turns around to reverse facesit him. Now she pulls down her shorts and let him sniff her crotch.
Mila starts to wrestle with her girlfriend Gretta. She repeating facesits her all the time. Gretta tries to fight back, but she has simply no chance. They start wrestling on the couch first, where Mila facesits Gretta already. As they continue wrestling, Mila pulls Gretta down the couch and they wrestle all over the floor. Mila grapps Gretta's arms and puts her tasty jeans ass right onto Gretta's face. Then she leans back and enjoys 'the ride'.
Charming Melissa has never done facesitting before. When she first heard about it, she liked the idea of dominating a slave under her sexy ass. In this clip you can see her facesitting for the first time. She will smother her slave under her Jeans in various positions. Also she never done it before, she is a quick learner and enjoys to make her slave suffer a lot. She smiles and giggles as she feels how the slave fights to breath under her ass.


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As has been pretty well documented, we recently had the opportunity to work with Intel's new Galileo development board to create a neat little prototype lighting product/experience for the Maker Faire Rome. The technology story is a compelling one, as it highlights the ways that one of the biggest global players has recognized the significance of Open Source and DIY culture, and the hopeful future that movement represents. Democracy with horsepower is a good thing.
As a person whose exuberant futurism is often tempered by a technology skepticism that borders on luddite, I'm very happy to see that there is real investment flowing into open-ended tools that empower lay-technologists (now we just need to educate young people to be able to take advantage of these tools–which is another blog post). But what really got me excited about Lyt was the product experience itself. Lyt makes any room it's in totally hypnotizing. It's funny that tens of thousands of years after the invention of fire, we humans are still utterly captivated by dynamic light.
Light is arguably the principal medium of Architecture, so naturally modulating its qualities in spaces we create is something I think about a lot. For purposes of working, inhabiting, reading–in short, most activities–daylight is technically and experientially superior. But there is also a documented, and intuitive, significance to firelight. It's around the fire that we tell stories. Firelight is dynamic, suggests motion, teases the imagination, and invites reflection.
I believe that among the many future opportunities that exist in terrestrial lighting (I hate the term "artificial lighting" with it's negative connotations–photons are photons, how we choose to use them determines the quality of experience that results) is the opportunity to create spaces whose lighting and ambient environment can respond to users' commands or behaviors, providing lighting conditions that affect occupants similarly to firelight. Nothing will replace the fire (or the sun for that matter) in terms of sheer spectral quality of light, but we can do a lot better than we currently do in the responsive lighting of spaces. Lyt demonstrates this, albeit in a very humble way.
The future might just be bright.
— Daniel Meyers, AIA, Creative Director, Environments