|Publication number||US7069153 B2|
|Application number||US 10/764,792|
|Publication date||Jun 27, 2006|
|Filing date||Jan 26, 2004|
|Priority date||Jan 28, 2003|
|Also published as||US20040176928|
|Publication number||10764792, 764792, US 7069153 B2, US 7069153B2, US-B2-7069153, US7069153 B2, US7069153B2|
|Inventors||Kenneth C. Johnson|
|Original Assignee||Therma-Wave, Inc.|
|Export Citation||BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan|
|Patent Citations (26), Non-Patent Citations (1), Referenced by (16), Classifications (15), Legal Events (3)|
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet|
The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/443,028, filed Jan. 28, 2003, the disclosure of which is incorporated in this document by reference.
The subject invention relates to systems used to inspect and analyze semiconductor wafers. In particular, the present invention relates to methods for rapidly evaluating scatterometry data to perform critical dimension and other measurements.
As semiconductor geometries continue to shrink, manufacturers have increasingly turned to optical techniques to perform non-destructive inspection and analysis of semiconductor wafers. Techniques of this type, known generally as optical metrology, operate by illuminating a sample with an incident field (typically referred to as a probe beam) and then detecting and analyzing the reflected energy. Ellipsometry and reflectometry are two examples of commonly used optical techniques. For the specific case of ellipsometry, changes in the polarization state of the probe beam are analyzed. Reflectometry is similar, except that changes in intensity are analyzed. Ellipsometry and reflectometry are effective methods for measuring a wide range of attributes including information about thickness, crystallinity, composition and refractive index. The structural details of ellipsometers are more fully described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,910,842 and 5,798,837 both of which are incorporated in this document by reference.
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Scatterometry is a specific type of optical metrology that is used when the structural geometry of a sample creates diffraction (optical scattering) of the incoming probe beam. Scatterometry systems analyze diffraction to deduce details of the structures that cause the diffraction to occur. Various optical techniques have been used to perform optical scatterometry. These include broadband spectroscopy (U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,607,800; 5,867,276 and 5,963,329), spectral ellipsometry (U.S. Pat. No. 5,739,909) single-wavelength optical scattering (U.S. Pat. No. 5,889,593), and spectral and single-wavelength beam profile reflectance and beam profile ellipsometry (U.S. Pat. No. 6,429,943). Scatterometry, in these cases generally refers to optical responses in the form of diffraction orders produced by period structures, that is, gratings on the wafer. In addition it may be possible to employ any of these measurement technologies, e.g., single-wavelength laser BPR or BPE, to obtain critical dimension (CD) measurements on non periodic structures, such as isolated lines or isolated vias and mesas. The above cited patents and patent applications, along with PCT Application WO 03/009063, U.S. Application 2002/0158193, U.S. Application 2003/0147086, U.S. Application 2001/0051856 A1, and PCT Application WO 01/97280 are all incorporated herein by reference.
Most scatterometry systems use a modeling approach to transform scatterometry results into critical dimension measurements. For this type of approach, a theoretical model is defined for each physical structure that will be analyzed. The theoretical model predicts the empirical measurements (scatterometry signals) that scatterometry systems would record for the structure. A rigorous coupled wave theory can be used for this calculation. The theoretical results of this calculation are then compared to the measured data (typically in normalized form). To the extent the results do not match, the theoretical model is modified and the theoretical data is calculated once again and compared to the empirical measurements. This process is repeated iteratively until the correspondence between the calculated theoretical data and the empirical measurements reaches an acceptable level of fitness. At this point, the characteristics of the theoretical model and the physical structure should be very similar.
Evaluation of the theoretical models is a complex task, even for relatively simple structures. As the models become more complex (particularly as the profiles of the walls of the features become more complex) the calculations can become extremely time consuming. Even with high-speed processors, real-time evaluation of these calculations can be difficult. Analysis on a real-time basis is very desirable so that manufacturers can immediately determine when a process is not operating correctly. The need is becoming more acute as the industry moves towards integrated metrology solutions wherein the metrology hardware is integrated directly with the process hardware.
A number of approaches have been developed to overcome the calculation bottleneck associated with the analysis of scatterometry results. Many of these approaches have involved techniques for improving calculation throughput, such as parallel processing techniques. An approach of this type is described in a co-pending PCT application WO 03/009063, (incorporated herein by reference) which describes distribution of scatterometry calculations among a group of parallel processors. In the preferred embodiment, the processor configuration includes a master processor and a plurality of slave processors. The master processor handles the control and the comparison functions. The calculation of the response of the theoretical sample to the interaction with the optical probe radiation is distributed by the master processor to itself and the slave processors.
For example, where the data is taken as a function of wavelength, the calculations are distributed as a function of wavelength. Thus, a first slave processor will use Maxwell's equations to determine the expected intensity of light at selected wavelengths scattered from a given theoretical model. The other slave processors will carry out the same calculations at different wavelengths. Assuming there are five processors (one master and four slaves) and fifty wavelengths, each processor will perform ten such calculations per iteration.
Once the calculations are complete, the master processor performs the best fit comparison between each of the calculated intensities and the measured normalized intensities. Based on this fit, the master processor will modify the parameters of the model as discussed above (changing the widths or layer thickness). The master processor will then distribute the calculations for the modified model to the slave processors. This sequence is repeated until a good fit is achieved.
This distributed processing approach can also be used with multiple angle of incidence information. In this situation, the calculations at each of the different angles of incidence can be distributed to the slave processor. Techniques of this type are an effective method for reducing the time required for scatterometry calculations. At the same time, the speedup provided by parallel processing is strictly dependent on the availability (and associated cost) of multiple processors. Amdahl's law also limits the amount of speedup available by parallel processing since serial portions of the program are not improved. At the present time, neither cost nor ultimate speed improvement is a serious limitation for parallel processing techniques. As the complexity of the geometry increases, however it becomes increasingly possible that computational complexity will outstrip the use of parallel techniques alone.
Another approach is to use pre-computed libraries of predicted measurements. This type of approach is discussed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,483,580, (incorporated by reference) as well as the references cited therein. In this approach, the theoretical model is parameterized to allow the characteristics of the physical structure to be varied. The parameters are varied over a predetermined range and the theoretical result for each variation to the physical structure is calculated to define a library of solutions. When the empirical measurements are obtained, the library is searched to find the best fit.
The use of libraries speeds the analysis process by allowing theoretical results to be computed once and reused many times. At the same time, library use does not completely solve the calculation bottleneck. Construction of libraries is time consuming, requiring repeated evaluation of the same time consuming theoretical models. Process changes and other variables may require periodic library modification or replacement at the cost of still more calculations. For these reasons, libraries are expensive (in computational terms) to build and to maintain. Libraries are also necessarily limited in their resolution and can contain only a finite number of theoretical results. As a result, there are many cases where empirical measurements do not have exact library matches.
One approach for dealing with this problem is to generate additional theoretical results in real-time to augment the theoretical results already present in the library. PCT WO 02/27288, published Apr. 4, 2002 suggests a combined approach of this type where a coarse library is augmented by real-time regression. Combined approaches have typically improved accuracy, but slowed the scatterometry process as theoretical models are evaluated in real-time.
Another approach is to use a library as a starting point and generate missing results as needed. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,867,276 describes a system of training a library to permit linear estimations of solutions. Alternatively, the use of interpolation is described in U.S. Patent Application 2002/0038196, published Mar. 28, 2002. The use of interpolation avoids the penalty associated with generating results in real-time, but may sacrifice accuracy during the interpolation process. The latter publications are incorporated herein by reference.
For these reasons and others, there is a continuing need for faster methods for computing results for scatterometry systems. The need for faster evaluation methods will almost certainly increase as models become more detailed to more accurately reflect physical structures.
The present invention provides a method for rapidly evaluating data gathered during scatterometry and related optical metrology procedures. For this method, a theoretical model is used to construct a database for each sample that is to be evaluated. The theoretical model predicts the output (reflected) electromagnetic field that is generated when an incident field is applied to the sample. The relationship between these two fields is referred to in this document as the sample's optical response. The theoretical model is parameterized and each parameter corresponds to a characteristic of the sample such as line width, line profile or layer thickness. The database is a mapping between a series of predetermined parameter sets and their associated optical responses. It is constructed by repeatedly evaluating the theoretical model for each of the predetermined parameter sets and storing the resulting optical responses in association with their corresponding parameter sets.
In general, the database is constructed in an offline, non-realtime basis that precedes the actual measurement of the sample. At the time of measurement, the optical metrology system measures the optical response of the sample. The database is then searched to locate the theoretical optical response and associated parameter set that most closely matches the measured optical response.
An interpolation module is used to refine the results obtained from the database. This refinement is useful because the optical response as measured does not necessarily correspond to any optical response included in the database. To reduce this discrepancy, the interpolation module constructs a series of trial parameter sets. Using an interpolation model, it then constructs an interpolated optical response for each trial parameter set. The process is repeated until an interpolated optical response is computed that closely matches the measured optical response. The calculation that translates each trial parameter set into its associated interpolated optical response (“interpolative refinement”) relies only on the database-stored optical responses, without reference to the sample's underlying theoretical model. In this way, the computational complexity of rigorous analysis avoided during the interpolation phase. (The database interpolation method is detailed in U.S. Patent Application 2002/0038196).
A theoretical refinement module is used to refine the results obtained from the interpolation module. This refinement is useful because the optical response generated by the interpolation module may contain errors generated by the interpolation process. As a result, the interpolated optical response does not necessarily correspond to the exact optical response that would be generated by the particular sample being analyzed. To reduce this discrepancy, the theoretical refinement module uses a theoretical model of the sample. Typically, this is the same model that is used to construct the database but it is also possible to use a model that is optimized for runtime performance. The model is repeatedly evaluated using a series of associated parameter sets. Each evaluation produces an optical response that is compared to the measured optical response. This process continues until a desired goodness of fit is achieved. (The refinement may be performed according to the method of PCT application WO 03/009063.)
The parameter set produced by the theoretical refinement module closely matches the actual measurement parameters of the sample. In practice, this level of accuracy may not always be required. For this reason, it is generally desirable to configure the data evaluation method to operate adaptively and use any combination of database search, interpolative refinement and theoretical refinement to produce results having any desired accuracy.
In this way, the present invention avoids the inaccuracies associated with traditional interpolation-based analysis and without incurring the computational complexity associated with real-time database supplementation.
An aspect of the present invention provides a method for rapidly evaluating data gathered during scatterometry and related optical metrology methods.
Optical metrology systems apply an incident field ψin to sample 200 and measure the resulting output field ψout. By analyzing the output field ψout optical metrology systems are able to ascertain underlying measurement characteristics about sample 200, such as line sizes and spacings, film properties and thicknesses. The present invention provides a method for rapidly correlating measurements of the output field ψout to characteristics of this type. Prior to using this method, a library or database is constructed using a parameterized model to represent sample 200. The parameterized model allows a theoretical optical response of sample 200 to be calculated as a function of a set of one or more parameters. Each parameter within the parameter set corresponds to a measurement parameter associated with sample 200 (such as line width, line profile, layer thickness, etc.). The parameterized model is used to build a database. For this task, a series of parameter sets are defined. The theoretical model is evaluated for each parameter set and the resulting optical response is stored (in association with the corresponding parameter set) in the database. The finished database functions as a mapping between the series of parameter sets (measurement characteristics) and their associated optical responses (measurements of the output field ψout).
After the database has been constructed, it becomes one of the runtime components used by the data evaluation method of the present invention. To illustrate,
In response, database searching module 304 uses a best-fit strategy to locate the closest matching theoretical optical response within database 302. Database searching module 304 then returns the closest matching theoretical optical response along with its associated parameter set. In this way, database searching module 304 provides a mechanism for mapping measured optical responses to matching parameters sets. The mechanism operates with a degree of built-in granularity and only returns optimal results when a target optical response exactly matches a theoretical optical response that is included in database 302.
Interpolated refinement module 306 is used to enhance the accuracy of results beyond what is available by searching database 302. Interpolated refinement module 306 includes two main components: 1) a fitting optimization algorithm, and 2) an interpolation model. As shown in
In response, the fitting optimization algorithm generates an interpolated parameter set and an interpolated optical response as outputs. To perform this task, the fitting optimization algorithm starts with the initial parameter set and generates a succession of trial interpolation parameter sets. Each trial parameter set is passed, by the fitting optimization algorithm to the interpolation model for evaluation. The interpolation model calculates a corresponding interpolated optical response for each trial parameter set. The optimization algorithm compares each interpolated optical response to its target optical response. The algorithm selects the trial parameter sets, based on a comparison error minimization method, to iteratively reduce a defined comparison error metric until a defined termination criterion is satisfied. The trial parameters used to achieve the desired goodness of fit (as well as the associated interpolated optical response), are returned as the outputs of the fitting optimization algorithm (and interpolated refinement module 306).
As mentioned, the interpolation model returns an interpolated optical response for each trial parameter set supplied by the fitting optimization algorithm. To perform this task, the interpolation model performs interpolation (or, in some cases extrapolation) using the parameter sets in database 302. This allows the interpolation model to construct interpolated optical responses for trial parameter sets, even for trial parameter sets that are not included in database 302. The construction of interpolated optical responses is performed without reference to the underlying theoretical model. In this way, the interpolation model (and in turn, interpolated refinement module 306) avoids the computational overhead of direct theoretical modeling of sample 200. Various types of interpolation models may be used. In particular, the use of multi-linear or multi-cubic based models is appropriate. Methods of this type are more fully described in U.S. Patent Application 2002/0038196, and U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/611,298, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,947,135, both of which are incorporated in this document by reference.
Theoretical refinement module 308 is used to enhance the accuracy of results beyond what is available by interpolated refinement module 306. As shown in
Using these inputs, theoretical refinement module 308 constructs a theoretical parameter set and a theoretical optical response as outputs. To perform this computation, theoretical refinement module 308 uses a theoretical model of sample 200. In most cases, the theoretical model is the same as the parameterized model used to construct database 302. There may, however, be implementations where different models are used for these two applications. As previously described, the theoretical model is parameterized allowing its modeled characteristics to be systematically altered. Using the initial parameter set as a baseline, theoretical refinement module 308 repeatedly evaluates the theoretical model with varying parameters. Each evaluation creates a theoretical optical response. With each repetition, the theoretical refinement module 308 compares this theoretical optical response to the target optical response. The process continues until a desired goodness of fit has been achieved. The parameters used to achieve the desired goodness of fit (as well as the associated theoretical optical response) are returned as the outputs of the fitting optimization algorithm. The theoretical refinement may be performed according to the method of PCT application WO 03/009063, which is incorporated in this document by reference.
The combination of database 302, database searching module 304, interpolated refinement module 306 and theoretical refinement module 308, provide a flexible approach for mapping optical responses to associated measurement parameters. As shown in
In this way, the present invention avoids the inaccuracies associated with traditional interpolation-based analysis and without incurring the computational complexity associated with real-time database supplementation.
It should also be noted that the combination of database 302, database searching module 304, interpolated refinement module 306 and theoretical refinement module 308 provide a synergistic benefit that exceeds the simple sum of these separate components. This is because theoretical refinement module 308 reduces the resolution required for database 302. In other words, database 302 may include fewer points sampled at coarser intervals. The use of interpolation, on the other hand, reduces the range of simulations performed by theoretical refinement module 308. This results because the starting value passed to theoretical refinement module 308 is generally closer to the desired result than would be possible without the use of interpolation.
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Reuters / A reform meant to promote animal feed production in the European Union could cut France’s reliance on costly and mostly genetically modified soybean imports by a third, depending on who receives the aid, growers said.
When EU leaders agreed on reforms to the 50-billion-euro-(C$70-billion-) a-year Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) in June, these included the prospect that member states could use up to two per cent of output-related subsidies for farmers to boost output of vegetable proteins.
It remains unclear whether and how the bloc’s other 27 members will apply this measure but President Francois Hollande said France would use it as part of a wider plan to help livestock farmers who are struggling with rising feed costs.
Feed producers argue part of the subsidies should go mainly to them as their group funds research on improving yields.
“A realistic protein plan, which would lead to a French area of protein-rich crops of 800,000 hectares, would boost domestic output by 1.2 million tonnes of soymeal equivalent, or 30 per cent of the current deficit,” said Gerard Tubery, head of French oilseed and protein growers group FOP.

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Rethinking Education was founded at a Conference in London on March 5th, 2005.
We are a collective of people who teach or support students across all sectors of educational provision, mainly in the UK.
We share a commitment to:
- publicly funded, comprehensive systems of education accessible to all ages
- curricula based on how students learn, and what they wish to learn, rather than the needs of industry
- a politics of global, social justice
We have been inspired by:
- The US-based collective Rethinking Schools , especially its fusion of practical classroom strategies with a global justice ideology
- The growth of both the World Social Forum and European Social Forum movements
- The energy and successes of the Stop the War Coalition in the UK, especially the part played by students in leading protests
We seek to:
- provide a network and forum for event listings, research and teaching ideas which challenge the status quo by working with trade unions, political groups and parties, international and community groups on matters of educational theory and practice
- resist the prevailing neo-liberal model of educational provision
This website is the initial fruit of our labours. It is currently being moderated by Jon Berry. Please send news, teaching resources,articles, photographs and – above all – examples of innovative practices to: firstname.lastname@example.org or email@example.com
Given the many work, family, social and political commitments we all have on our time, we do not expect to meet that often.
However, it is reasonable to expect that we will hold another conference before the end of 2005 at which some attention will be paid to organisational questions.

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During Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, interior designer Breegan Jane conjured up some stunning designs in a matter of days for 10 well-deserving families. Creating visual masterpieces through decor is her niche. While we've seen the thoughtful work she does for others, we wanted to learn a little bit more about how the Southern California native decks out her own space. When asked to describe her style in a few words, she told us "approachable luxury lifestyle." To help us get a better feel of what that means, she shared a few snaps of Los Angeles home with us, where she lives with her two sons, Kingsley and Kensington. Jane's home is chic, classy, but warm and inviting—much like herself. Here are a few of Jane's most thoughtfully designed spots.
Wander around the home of designer Breegan Jane and you'll find tons of geometric designs and pops of metalic colors.
Marble countertops are super common, but a marble wall!? That's super fresh! Paired with that uniquely rounded bathtub, Jane's master bathroom gives major spa vibes!
Jane writes on Instagram that she fell in love with these sinks two years ago while shopping. At the time, she didn't have a place for them, however, she still purchased them and stored them away. Eventually she was able to make these sinks work in her bathroom and doesn't regret a thing. She encourages her followers to hold onto pieces that might not fit right away, because one day they will, and it will be glorious.
Jane tells us that her True glass door under-counter refrigerator makes her life so much easier. When hosting parties, guests can easily pick and choose their own drinks! It's a win-win for everybody.
Jane has a secret talent: she likes to DJ! You'll likely catch her here dropping some sick beats around the holidays. Look closer and you'll see that she uses old magazine holders to hold her vinyl records. Love it!
"Who says you can’t mix black with white in your kitchen? I did! I adore tuxedo kitchens," Jane wrote on Instagram. We think it works, plus the gold fixtures are a perfect touch!
Jane's tells us that her favorite room is her bedroom. It's "my secret space with curated art that really speaks to me," she says. Notice there's no fuzzy or faux fur pillows of any sort. Jane tells us that furry pillows are least favorite design trend.
"A tub that lives in a shower means a splashing free-for-all for kids and a stress-free bathing experience for mom," Jane writes on Instagram. "Mom can shower while the littles bathe."
Not only does Jane need a space to plan out her designs, but she's also a blogger and a children's book author. Here's a peek at where some of the magic happens.
"My favorite customized element in my home is the parquet flooring," she writes on Instagram. They really brighten up the room.
Jane is a huge fan of bold prints and colors, especially incorporating them in places you usually wouldn't think. "It turns what could be a drab, practical room into a work of art," she writes on Instagram. "When my guests use this bathroom and comment on the wallpaper, it puts a huge smile on my face."


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Advances in stomach surgical procedure 2002 comprises papers from a gaggle of Italian educational surgeons who give a contribution to a countrywide learn software entitled `Progress in stomach Surgery'. The learn is supported by way of the Italian Ministry of the collage. the first aim of the crowd is to mix experimental and scientific ways within the learn of numerous surgical stomach ailments. The authors of the person chapters have been asked to provide an replace of their personal fields of analysis. This quantity summarizes numerous vital updates in stomach surgical procedure and pathophysiology. The contributions are grouped into six sections, specifically Surgical an infection, Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic and Splenic surgical procedure, Colorectal surgical procedure, Fecal Incontinence, Minimally-Invasive surgical procedure, and Transplantation.
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Today, nearly 40 of the US’s top business leaders and largest employers joined forces to announce the formation of the Coalition to Advance Healthcare Reform (CAHR). Standing shoulder to shoulder with lawmakers at a Capitol Hill press conference, they discussed the coalition’s core principles, its mission and called for meaningful federal and state policy reforms by 2009 to solve the nation’s healthcare crisis.
“As major employers, we are engaging in one of the most crucial domestic policy debates of our time — fixing our nation’s health care crisis, reducing out of control costs and ensuring every American has affordable healthcare,” said Safeway CEO and CAHR chairman Steve Burd. “We are committed to being part of the solution and working together with all stakeholders to act now in solving a problem that threatens the future health of our nation and economy.”
At the current growth rate, healthcare costs will be 22 percent of the United State’s gross domestic product by 2015, which will negatively impact the competitiveness of U.S. businesses in the global marketplace and be detrimental to American workers. By next year, the average Fortune 500 firm will have a healthcare bill that exceeds its net income. And today, 47 million Americans are living and raising their families without health insurance.
CAHR is a working coalition of business leaders and employers committed to solving this problem by advancing a set of five core principles to guide and shape state and federal policies. Specifically, the coalition believes the foundation of any reform must be based on the following: Market-Based Healthcare System; Universal Coverage with Individual Responsibility; Financial Assistance for Low-Income Individuals; Healthier Behavior and Incentives; Equal Tax Treatment.
CAHR’s approach to healthcare reform centers around taking immediate action at the state and national level to engage with all stakeholders to enact market-based reforms to solve the healthcare crisis. CAHR has brought on board America’s leading businesses as well as a team of nationally-recognized professionals, including Jack Quinn and Ed Gillespie, to manage the organization.
Joining Mr. Burd today were fellow CAHR members Art Collins, CEO of Medtronic, Inc., H. Edward Hanway, CEO of CIGNA, Steve Sanger, CEO of General Mills and Ronald A. Williams, CEO of Aetna Inc. Lawmakers, including Senator Ron Wyden (D-Oregon), Senator Bob Bennett (R-Utah) and Congressman Brian Baird (D-Washington) also participated in the event. They met with coalition members to praise their leadership and discuss how to bring all stakeholders together in advancing reform measures immediately.
“The CEOs here today and in the coalition are critical partners in the effort to ensure that our nation’s broken health care system is fixed,” said U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, a member of the Senate Finance Committee. “The bottom line is that whether you are the CEO of a large company competing in the global economy or a self-employed individual struggling to find affordable health care, health care reform is an urgent priority that Congress needs to act on now.”
“Americans want access to quality, affordable health care. For years we have tried a piecemeal approach to reform, but it is clear that has not worked. Now is the time for real solutions,” said Sen. Bob Bennett, a member of Senate Republican leadership. “I’m pleased to join with this new coalition made up of some of America’s top companies to push groundbreaking reform that will use market incentives to ensure that all Americans have access to health care coverage.”
In the coming weeks and months, CAHR will be actively engaged in policy discussions at the state and federal level. The business community can, and should be, in a leadership position to advance market-based solutions that reverse rising healthcare costs, solve the problem of the uninsured and dramatically improve the quality of care for every American.
“We believe the private sector can bring innovative solutions to the table. Within our own companies, many of us have experienced the incredible results of reform by acting to reduce costs while significantly improving the quality of healthcare,” continued Mr. Burd. “By rolling up our sleeves and working with all stakeholders, the business community has a unique opportunity to play a significant role in developing reforms that will keep us competitive globally, and more importantly, protect the future and health of our families, employees and nation.”
Nearly 40 companies have signed up as initial members of the coalition and that number is expected to grow in the coming weeks. The full membership list includes: Aetna, Inc., Alex Lee, Inc., Blue Shield of California, Bumble Bee Seafoods, LLC, C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc., Cigna HealthCare, The Clorox Company, CVS/Pharmacy Corporation, Del Monte Foods, Eli Lilly and Company, General Mills, Giant Eagle, GloxoSmithKline, H.J. Heinz Company, Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Jax Markets, Kaiser Permanente, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., Kraft Foods, Inc. The Kroger Company, Longs Drugs, McKesson Corporation, Medtronic, Inc., Norfolk Southern Corporation, PacifiCare, A United Healthcare Company, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, PepsiCo, Inc., Playtex Products, Inc., Price Chopper, Raley’s, Safeway Inc., Supervalu, The J.M. Smucker Company, United Supermarkets, Ltd., Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company.


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I have to say I love, love the cover! This is what first drew me to this book. There is just something about the cover that screams “Read Me!” Then I read the book synopsis and I just had to read to it. I identified with the main character and thought it was going to be an awesome read! Well I have to be honest and admit it wasn’t an awesome read, but a good read at least! The book tells a story of a teenage girl that went through a tragedy and tries to find her way in life. I did identify with her shutting people out, and closing herself off so she wouldn’t get hurt again. I love Ian and how he brings a bit of softness to the main character. Also, the descriptions of the scenery is just wonderful! I can’t wait to travel to the North Dakota! But something about the way some of the sentences ran together, or didn’t flow just right turned me off. I didn’t mind the “offensive language” since I thought it went with the character. Over all this is a good fast read.
Gabrielle Larson is an average, 15-year-old girl living in Chicago when tragedy strikes. In the aftermath, she is forced to relocate to rural North Dakota and spend the next chapter of her life learning to cope with trials involving everything from family to faith. Laurel Woiwode, daughter of critically acclaimed novelist Larry Woiwode, offers here a moving story that will be appreciated by female and male readers alike. Past Darkness is not preachy or heavy-handed, but rather a touching story about the importance of family, the power of music, and the ever-present mercy of God

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Fava (University of Bologna) has presented what is probably the most radical proposal for addressing the issue in medicine. The proposal stems from the definition of “substantial conflict of interest” and is articulated on lines of support to independent researchers (priority for obtaining grants, for scientific society meetings, exclusion of researchers with substantial conflict of interest from clinical practice guidelines group, etc..) and in steps to addressing financial conflict of interest in medical research (disclosure, education, conflict of interest committees in each scientific organization, etc..).
Fava invites individual members of scientific societies to decline participation in specific meetings or to refuse to pay the due when conflict of interest is judged to be prevailing.
The proposals sparked the most varied comments from psychiatrists from all over the world. They agreed, however, that Europe is definitely backward compared to the US in addressing the issue.
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Astronomers from Bonn and Tautenburg in Thuringia (Germany) used the 100-m radio telescope at Effelsberg to observe several galaxy clusters. At the edges of these large accumulations of dark matter, stellar systems (galaxies), hot gas, and charged particles, they found magnetic fields that are exceptionally ordered over distances of many million light years. This makes them the most extended magnetic fields in the universe known so far.
The results will be published on March 22 in the journal „Astronomy & Astrophysics“.
Galaxy clusters are the largest gravitationally bound structures in the universe. With a typical extent of about 10 million light years, i.e. 100 times the...
Researchers at the Goethe University Frankfurt, together with partners from the University of Tübingen in Germany and Queen Mary University as well as Francis Crick Institute from London (UK) have developed a novel technology to decipher the secret ubiquitin code.
Ubiquitin is a small protein that can be linked to other cellular proteins, thereby controlling and modulating their functions. The attachment occurs in many...
In the eternal search for next generation high-efficiency solar cells and LEDs, scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory and their partners are creating...
Silicon nanosheets are thin, two-dimensional layers with exceptional optoelectronic properties very similar to those of graphene. Albeit, the nanosheets are less stable. Now researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have, for the first time ever, produced a composite material combining silicon nanosheets and a polymer that is both UV-resistant and easy to process. This brings the scientists a significant step closer to industrial applications like flexible displays and photosensors.
Silicon nanosheets are thin, two-dimensional layers with exceptional optoelectronic properties very similar to those of graphene. Albeit, the nanosheets are...
Enzymes behave differently in a test tube compared with the molecular scrum of a living cell. Chemists from the University of Basel have now been able to simulate these confined natural conditions in artificial vesicles for the first time. As reported in the academic journal Small, the results are offering better insight into the development of nanoreactors and artificial organelles.
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The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed that recreational cricket is all set to resume in the country from July 11 onwards.
The development came after the United Kingdom goverment gave a go-ahead for competitive cricket matches in the country with adjustments to respect hygiene and social distancing.
The ECB further confirmed that the guidelines for the resumption of recreational cricket in the country are already being prepared and it will be finalised by early nexy week.
“ECB has maintained a constant dialogue with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) throughout this process and the UK Government have stated that COVID-secure guidance will be published in the coming days,” an official statement from the board said.
ECB Chief Executive Officer, Tom Harrison, thanked the UK goverment for allowing the return of international, professional and now recreational cricket in England amid coronavirus crises.
“It will come as great news to our nation of recreational cricketers that the UK Government has given the green light for the game to return from next weekend. We are grateful for the support of Government to achieve this, in particular Oliver Dowden, Nigel Huddleston and those across DCMS who have helped the return of international, professional and now recreational cricket,” Harrison said.
“We have had a responsibility throughout this period of time to work with the UK Government and to plan alongside the cricket network to try and mitigate COVID-19’s impact on the 2020 season. We have maintained a constant dialogue with UK Government and they’ve been supportive of our desire to see recreational cricket return when it is safe,” he added.
Meanwhile, the international cricket is all set to resume in the country more than three months after the game was distrupted due to coronavirus pandemic, with the three-match Test series against West Indies from July 8.


In this special edition of 5 Things, Food Management highlights five things you may have missed recently about developments regarding coronavirus and its impact on onsite dining.
Here’s your list for today:
- Sonoma State shuts down campus meal service for the fall
This semester, Sonoma State University (SSU) will not be offering meal plans for any students, nor will any of the campus dining venues be open. This decision also has widespread implications for those who are employed full time by the culinary department, as well as students who are employed during the school year.
Director of Culinary Services Nancy Keller claims the loss of revenue has been “devastating.” She explains that “[they] have reduced expenses in every possible area and have retained employees as long as possible...staff and management employees were notified they may be laid off by July 31st.” In an attempt to offset these layoffs, culinary employees are being moved to other departments to work there when possible.
- Fate of grab-and-go program in NYC schools is uncertain
With in-person classes set to start in a little over two weeks in New York City schools, the fate of the popular public school-based grab-and-go free meal program remains uncertain, leaving food-insecure New Yorkers potentially forced to seek alternatives.
Staffers at shuttered schools had distributed 47 million meals at about 400 locations as between late March and Friday, said Joshua Goodman, a spokesperson for the Sanitation Department, whose commissioner, Kathryn Garcia, is overseeing the city’s food response during the pandemic.
Some schools will likely continue to offer food to the public when classes begin on Sept. 10, but those locations are still being worked out, according to Nick Freudenberg, director of the CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute, who has been briefed by city officials.
- Hospital turns onsite fast food space into fresh food market
In a bold move, Atlanta’s Grady Hospital, a leading trauma hospital in the Southeast, has transformed an on-site fast food restaurant that closed in 2016 into a fresh market offering fruit, produce and pre-packaged meals to-go.
Two Atlanta non-profits, The Atlanta Community Food Bank and Open Hand are helping to coordinate the effort and encourage Grady's 7,000 staff members, visitors and patients alike to eat healthily. The Market is also offering free nutritional counseling and cooking classes to patients in need of nutritional guidance.
- Appalachian State adds food trucks to enhance campus dining
Students will have an unexpected obstacle in their way as they walk across Sanford Mall at Appalachian State university this semester: four large trucks. However, the parking location is no accident. Campus Dining has partnered with four local food trucks to give students and staff alternative dining options. Betty’s Biscuits, Village Inn Pizza, Higher Grounds Coffee and the Cardinal Burger Wagon will now be parked on Sanford Mall on weekdays during peak meal hours.
- Hospital dispenses prescriptions for groceries to food-insecure patients
Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh is using prescriptions for food to improve the health of people in the community. Across from the West Penn Hospital in a freezer, people go to receive a box of food that can feed a family of four for one week.
The Healthy Food Center is the one-stop-shop that helps people get their health on track. West Penn Hospital screens patients at doctor’s appointments for food insecurity, giving them a prescription to come to the center.
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By Jasmina Ovcina Industry majors led by shipping giant A.P. Møller – Mærsk have teamed up in an effort to develop new fuel types and technologies by launching the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping.
Aside to Maersk, the founding members include ABS, Cargill, MAN Energy Solutions, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, NYK Lines and Siemens Energy.
The initiative comes as the industry charts its path toward achieving the IMO 2050 target and vies to fully decarbonize operations. However, in order to be able to do so, new fuels and a systemic change in the industry are needed.
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This year, the Green Mountain Quilters Guild, the state guild, is having a "word" challenge. At the fall meeting, anyone who wanted to participate drew a word from a bag, and we need to make a quilt that's 24" square with that word as its theme. The word I drew was "paths," and I immediately thought of the traditional Drunkard's Path. I then thought of one of my favorite quotations, If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you." I have long thought that it came from Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland, but when I tried to verify that, I found that it was actually Beatle George Harrison who had paraphrased it in a song on a posthumous album.
I've been thinking a lot about what to do since that November meeting, and Saturday I started cutting Drunkard's Path pieces out of "sky" and "earth" scraps. My aim was to make something using stash, and I succeeded except for the fabric paint I had to buy for the quotation which is another take off of those two Brits words of wisdom. I added a little fusible applique, and am going to machine quilt it with some paths here and there. I have until May 21 to quilt it, so it will probably go into the closet with all the rest of the to-be-quilteds til the mood strikes me.
It's a really cold but sunny day, perfect conditions for working on the last bit of applique for the local guild round robin. We had two months to complete this border, or I would not have tackled a hand appliqued round. Paula's bag seemed to include an entire stash of earth tones which are not my favorite. Because the center with Pat M.'s round seemed a bit dark, I used a lighter piece for the background and the brightest fabrics I could find. The top and bottom borders are an inch wider than the sides because Paula would like to end up with a twin-sized quilt. I think it's going to be quite nice with four more rounds to go.

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Rose McGowan is now Mrs. Davey Detail. Charmed, I'm sure!
Rose McGowan said "I do" to artist Davey Detail in Los Angeles today, her rep confirmed. A source told People that the couple swapped vows in front of 60 guests in a "romantic and ethereal" outdoor ceremony.
Rose's wedding dress was designed by Monique Lhuillier. The couple had been dating for about a year when they got engaged in July.
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Mission: To provide education related to aging and care/services for the elderly. To provide programs that enrich and support the elderly.
Programs: Under the auspices of m. O. V. E. , (making oregon vital for elders), received grant funding for and began developing one-hour video trainings on person-directed care and person-directed living. These are targeted to staff in elder care settings, including nursing homes, assisted living, memory care, adult foster homes and in-home care with the goal of providing free, on-demand access to the trainings for staff in these settings.
providing enhanced communication to aging service providers and the public related to changing the culture of aging. This is achieved through the distribution of brochures about m. O. V. E. , oregon's culture change coalition. It also entails updating/maintaining the m. O. V. E. Website, which provides information to oregonians about person-directed care for the aging. It also included supporting the participation of an oregon assisted living resident in the white house conference on aging.
m. O. V. E. Held two educational programs for 47 aging service providers and other interested stakeholders. One program examined new, creative options for aging in communities, and the other was a site visit to an innovative multi-generational community providing housing for foster families and low-income elders.


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Dan Savage, the iconic gay sex columnist, has taken a practical view: Dating younger men is fine, he’s written, as long as the older partner leaves the younger partner in better shape than he found him.But maybe I was seeking it out because it was so isolating being gay in high school and being around people who couldn’t relate to me.”Still, the label of victim doesn’t sit right with him.On the one hand, he doesn’t know if he should have been “fucked with” at such a young age, but he also says he actively pursued the relationship.Some studies suggest that gay and straight men have similar age preferences when it comes to partners.
(With one important distinction: More masculine gay guys seem to prefer younger men, and those who identify as more femme desire older partners.) A more recent study by Facebook, however, found that partners in both gay and lesbian couples tend to have much higher age gaps than their heterosexual counterparts.
It feels like it’s okay because you’re a horny teenager yourself.”Studies have shown that when you factor in cases where men are “made to penetrate” someone else, the rate of nonconsensual sexual contact between men and women are basically equal: 1.267 million men said they had been victims of sexual violence, compared with 1.270 million women.
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A game day before the end of the season, Borussia Dortmund is once again as runner-up behind FC Bayern, looks back on a decent Bundesliga season with at least 66 points. The early end in the DFB Cup and Champions League ensured an overall mixed work certificate from BVB head coach Marco Rose.
The former world-class defender Jürgen Kohler, who ran at BVB between 1995 and 2002, now took Rose with clear words in a guest post in the “Kicker”.
“It is right to stick to him. But a development will soon have to be recognized in the right direction. If the new season goes similarly to the current one, I don’t think Rose would survive it. More, “the 56-year-old specified.
Kohler, who celebrated two German championships and the Champions League victory in 1997 with the BVB, first criticized the Dortmund players in his season evaluation: “The team never got the border of their performance, more than 50 goals in the league In question, “said the former Mannecker.
BVB: Is Niklas Süle not a leader?
In order to finally contain the goal flood and to ensure more defensive stability, the black and yellow have been increasing for the coming season with the German international Niklas Süle and Nico Schlotterbeck.
According to Kohler, both in their first BVB season still have to provide evidence that they can also cope with their new roles.
“Süle was not a 100 % constant in Munich, now he is coming into a leadership role. I’m curious to see if he can do it,” said Kohler over the defense hunts.
Jürgen Kohler sees further problem areas at BVB
With regard to the second defensive transfer, the world champion from 1990 emphasized: “Schlotterbeck plays an outstanding season in Freiburg, he is embedded there in a well-structured team and a club that exudes great peace. a different claim for benefits. This change will not be a sure -fire success. “
In order to continue the upheaval, Kohler also recommended his ex-club other transfers in the coming summer.
He named the legal and left-back position and the defensive midfield as further problem areas at Borussia Dortmund.


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The shift has happened, the time of change; the next phase has begun. Are you in alignment, making changes of your own? Now is the time to attune to the subtitles of this new phase, to more firmly plant new ideas of your own, new possibilities, to passionately pursue new options, to give yourself permission to be new and different, to actually do what you have longed to do. There is no time like now. Seek your passion. Express yourself in a new way. Let your spirit do its thing. Do so with loving kindness, without harm, and with your inner intent firmly focused on what is right, following your path of heart, for all that matters too.
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Republican U.S. Senate candidate Richard Williamson excoriated Democrat Carol Moseley Braun on Monday for taking a no-interest $30,000 campaign loan in 1988 from a lobbyist and later giving a county contract to a friend who is a partner of the same lobbyist.
''This is political cronyism of the worst kind, which flies in the face of Carol Braun`s call for change,'' Williamson said at a news conference at his campaign headquarters.
Williamson, who is trailing badly in independent polling, has tried to paint Braun as a business-as-usual politician, while the Democratic nominee has portrayed herself as an outsider with a new perspective.
''She is saying one thing and doing something else, and I think the people of Illinois have a right to know,'' Williamson said.
According to campaign finance records and interviews, Braun`s 1988 campaign for recorder against Chicago Ald. Bernard Stone (50th) ran out of money just before the election. She turned to Gerald Shea, an influential lobbyist who was once the state House Democratic majority leader.
Six days before the election, Shea`s political action committee gave Braun a $30,000 loan that Braun said may have saved her campaign. The day before, Shea`s lobbying firm had transferred the same amount of money into the PAC.
Braun used the money for a TV and radio ad barrage and won the countywide race handily.
Records show that the interest-free loan was repaid in three installments over 17 months. In the meantime, Shea was named to Braun`s transition committee and began listing the recorder`s office as a client, even though the recorder`s office had never before had its own lobbyist.
Shea was once considered a Springfield powerbroker and was also Mayor Richard J. Daley`s floor leader and chief spokesman in the capital.
Shea`s lobbying firm, Shea, Paige & Rogal Inc., is now one of the most sought-after in Springfield, with the most clients registered with the state. Among its clients are Anheuser-Busch Cos., Sprint, the Illinois CPA Society, the Motorcycle Industry Council, the Manufactured Housing Association and a number of hospitals and medical centers, including Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke`s Medical Center.
A partner in Shea`s firm, Billie Paige, received a $30,000 lobbying contract from the Cook County Board at Braun`s recommendation in 1991, according to Braun and county records. Paige and Braun are friends who have known each other for about 15 years, Braun said.
According to the contract, Paige was being paid for work between Sept. 16, 1991, and Sept. 15, 1992. But Braun said in an interview that the contract was used to reimburse Paige for lobbying she had done on behalf of the recorder`s office between 1989 and 1991. Among other activities, Paige lobbied the state legislature to eliminate the outdated Torrens system used by Cook County to record land ownership, Braun and Paige said. The legislature voted to phase out the system.
Braun, Shea and Paige deny any connection between the loan and the contract and say it was just a coincidence they were for the same amount.
''It never occurred to me (that it was the same amount),'' Paige said.
''It certainly wasn`t linked.''
''Carol Braun is a friend of mine,'' Shea said. ''We made a loan to her campaign. The loan was repaid.''
Braun said that Shea`s firm provided her with periodic reports on legislation that might affect the recorder`s office.
Braun said she was not influenced by Shea or Paige on behalf of their clients.
''We ran out of money,'' Braun said, explaining why she asked Shea for the loan. ''I don`t have friends who have banks, that I can go and do that, you know, generally. So what I did was go and borrow the money so we could run the campaign. It happens all the time.''
At his news conference, Williamson said the relationship posed a conflict of interest for Braun. ''I don`t know of any laws that were violated by this, but I know standards of decency were,'' he said. ''I know that public funds were used to pay back cronies.''
David Eichenbaum, Braun campaign spokesman, issued a statement saying:
''It is baffling that a million-dollar lawyer with one of the largest law firms in town could in good conscience call this an ethics violation. It is clearly the act of a desperate man.''


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Gradient, a San Francisco-based company that is developing sustainable HVAC products, today announced that it has raised $48.5 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Climate Investment Partners (CIP), with participation from Ajax Strategies, Safar Partners, Climate Tech Circle, Shared Future Fund, and At One.
The company will use the funds to accelerate the development of its products, which are designed to make homes more comfortable and energy-efficient. Gradient’s products use a combination of heat pump technology and climate-friendly refrigerants to reduce energy consumption and emissions.
“We are excited to announce this funding round, which will allow us to accelerate our mission of making homes more comfortable and sustainable,” said Vince Romanin, CEO and co-founder of Gradient. “With this funding, we will be able to bring our products to market and help people save money on their energy bills while also reducing their environmental impact.”
The demand for sustainable HVAC products is growing rapidly. According to a recent report by the Department of Energy, the U.S. residential HVAC market is expected to reach $100 billion by 2025. However, the current state of the market is dominated by traditional HVAC systems, which are inefficient and have a high carbon footprint. Gradient’s products aim to address this challenge by offering a more sustainable and efficient alternative.
“We are impressed by Gradient’s products and their potential to revolutionize the HVAC industry,” said Michael Leong, Managing Director at CIP. “The company’s products have the potential to make homes more comfortable and sustainable, while also saving people money on their energy bills.”
This funding round is a significant validation of Gradient’s products and their potential to impact the HVAC industry. The company is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for sustainable HVAC products, and this funding will help it to accelerate its growth and reach.
Gradient is a San Francisco-based company that is developing sustainable HVAC products. The company’s products use a combination of heat pump technology and climate-friendly refrigerants to reduce energy consumption and emissions. Gradient was founded in 2021 by Vince Romanin, a former Tesla engineer, and Sudish Mogli, a former Google engineer.
About Climate Investment Partners (CIP)
Climate Investment Partners (CIP) is a global investment firm that invests in climate change solutions. The firm has over $10 billion in assets under management and has invested in over 100 companies, including Gradient. CIP was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C.
- Gradient’s products are currently in development and are expected to be available to consumers in 2024.
- The company is targeting the residential and commercial HVAC markets.
- Gradient is looking for partners to help it bring its products to market. If you are interested in partnering with Gradient, you can learn more on the company’s website.

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As we all know, when entering the Association Tim Duncan was as NBA-ready as a player can be. In his rookie season with the San Antonio Spurs, a 21-year-old Timmy logged MVP-like numbers, averaging 21.1 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks per game. Duncan won the well-deserved Rookie of the Year award, and what’s even worth noting, he did in an era when versatile stretch fours and dominant centers dominated the league.
Despite the tough match-ups, Duncan made his duels with guys like Karl Malone, Kevin Garnett, Patrick Ewing, and Shaquille O’Neal look easy. Many believed it was because of Timmy’s sheer talent, but apparently, practice also played a huge role in it.
Duncan used to school David Robinson
According to former Spurs point guard Avery Johnson, Duncan was a freak of nature, to say the least. Johnson said in Duncan’s first matchup against David Robinson during a team practice in the team’s training camp in 1997, the young Timmy schooled the Admiral, leaving everybody in awe of what they were witnessing.
The matches were so one-sided that Johnson said Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich ended up putting Duncan and Robinson on the same team during five-on-five scrimmages. And that became a staple in that particular training camp.
“We really couldn’t believe what we were seeing,” Avery Johnson said via The Ringer. “Tim dominated David, who I thought was a pretty good defender [he chuckled]. It got to the point where Pop [Popovich] had David spend the rest of training camp on Tim’s team.”
Duncan had been known for his remarkable bank shot his entire career. While some thought Timmy honed his bank game as he progressed in the league, Johnson said the truth is Duncan already had that shot in his bag when he arrived in San Antonio.
“He was doing so [dominating Robinson] with bank shots,” Johnson revealed. “It takes an enormous amount of skills and touch and confidence to consistently take and make that shot…He was such a quiet assassin, but that shot was such an arrogant in-your-face statement. And he banked it on everybody. No one was exempt.”
Duncan and Robinson clashed again in post-retirement
Duncan and Robinson’s head-to-head matches did not end in the Spurs practice sessions. Some may not know, but the pair also took on each other again after retiring. However, it was no longer playing hoops. Instead, it was in kickboxing, the sport “The Twin Towers” fell in love with in post-NBA retirement.
“[Duncan] would be a legit competitor. For sure,” Duncan and Robinson’s kickboxing coach Jason Echols said. “He has a desire to learn and compete. He has the heart for it. He most definitely would be a competitor…Tim would be a competitor. David would learn to become one. They are both competitive guys and not used to losing.”
Regardless of how many times Duncan and Robinson clash in any sport, their competitive juices don’t let them take things too personally. If anything, they strengthen their bond and relationship as former teammates and Spurs legends.


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Content of the article: "Zelda: Ocarina of Time (N64). I now understand why it’s considered a masterpiece."
It's been a year of playing one classic after another this year, and interestingly, OoT wasn't on my list until playing A Link to the Past and Wind Waker. After failing to obtain a 3DS and the remaster, I settled for the N64 version.
The one thing that surprised me the most was how well it holds up today. Indeed, games nowadays generally play and feel better in the players hands, but Nintendo pretty much nailed how 3D games should be played when they made the jump to such dimensions on the N64. It didn't take me long to get used to the controls and start the adventure. Whilst the story itself is simple, it works nicely and the characters have plenty of charm. The land of Hyrule, may seem empty and only worthwhile to explore to uncover secrets, the different hubs and dungeouns have plenty of content and stuff to do.
There are plenty of things I really enjoyed about the game, but the one thing that really stood out to me was how much of it felt like Dark Souls, especially in the dungeouns. Yes, I am aware that OoT has inspired many, many games, with the Souls series not being an exception, but I still was amazed on how much they borrowed. For example, the music and atmosphere are absorbing, the constant threats getting in your way, and the cryptic layout, and the intimidation at first but easy to take down bosses once you discover they weakness. It all adds up to one grand fairy tail adventure offering a nice variety of things to do.
There are a couple of issues I may have had with the game. Some may say they are nippicks, but I think it's good to acknowledge them on a title such as this one. Firstly, sometimes the camera and the lock on doesn't work properly, and the controls, whilst perfectly functional, can seem a bit "off" at times, especially when aiming. Another complaint is very subjective, but at times, it's not entirely clear where you can find certain items or workout certain solutions in order to make progress through the game. I mostly could get through things on my own, and the game does on occasion provide clues, but sometimes something may have flew over my head and I missed a key piece of information.
So, why do I understand now, after playing it for the first time, this game is considered a masterpiece? Well, because it does everything very well, especially when it came out at the time when 3D games were just starting to define themselves as the next big step for video games. Sure, some games like Mario 64 preceded it alongside other games at the time, but credit wherecredit is due, I believe it is one of the few titles that made leaps forward for how games are made.
Now, did I fall in love with it? Has it made it to one of my all time favourite games of all time? No. There are plenty of games that improve upon mechanics and elements of OoT. And unlike the other "classics" I've played this year, finishing Ocarina didn't make me feel entirely satisfied or "wowed" after finishing it. The best way I can describe what I felt was a sceptical part of me shutting up for not believing this game could hold up or live up to it's age and legacy. And you know what? I consider that a very good thing.
I did like the game very much, mostly, and I would like to play it again someday on the 3DS once I have a chance after time has gone by. For now, I will jump into it's sequel, Majora's Mask (N64 as well)
Have any of you had a similar experience with highly rated games? If so, feel free to let me know!
- Completed Dark Souls I-III, Bloodborne, and Sekiro, and now I am lost.
- King’s Field: Ancient City. I’m so glad I got to experience it.
- Feeling down for quite some time now, any game suggestions that are good pick me ups?
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There are different ways to increase urban density and promote public transit use and walking. One is by setting limits on the urban envelope; another is by encouraging intensification wherever there is land available within urbanized areas and where low-density uses can be redeveloped. This report focuses on approaches intended to maximize the impact of such interventions by concentrating them in strategically located areas. The choice of intensification approaches analyzed in this study -- the development of nodes and corridors and downtown revitalization -- is dictated by the strategies adopted in the Ontario Places to Grow planning exercise.
This report explores ways to promote the success of the Urban Growth Centre strategy, a major plank of Places to Grow, the Ontario government's current approach to planning the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Urban Growth Centres are intended to concentrate development in high-density, mixed-use districts, conducive to walking and public-transit use, and thereby to contribute to the overall goal of raising densities throughout the region and lessening both dependence on the automobile and the amount of land absorbed by urbanization.
The proposals in this report are grounded in a review of the evolution of the concepts of nodes and corridors in the history of planning in Toronto and its metropolitan region since the 1950s. The historical narrative exposes difficulties in implementing the concept, as demonstrated by a wide gap between the numerous nodes designated in various planning documents and the relatively small number of existing nodes.
The report's proposals are also based on an analysis of a selection of downtowns and nodes, chosen to represent the different categories of proposed UGCs, as well as of high-density public transit corridors, another plank of the Places to Grow strategy. The analysis points to a few success stories in launching nodes, attracting different types of activities to them, and achieving population growth in high-density residential developments. However, even the minority of nodes that have achieved a substantial level of development face difficulties in meeting some of their planning objectives. Among other things, the low rate of office space growth over the last 15 years impedes multi-functionality. Other difficulties stem from the way in which many suburban nodes remain oriented towards the automobile, which discourages walking and limits synergistic effects between nearby activities. Relatively low public transit use is another problem that is especially noticeable in suburban nodes and small downtowns. The planning shortcomings identified in nodes are also seen in the corridors investigated in this report.
The report is structured in three parts. Part 1 narrates the development of the concepts of nodes and corridors within the context of Toronto planning. Part 2 describes the present state of the study areas, focusing on their density, land use, travel patterns, employment, and demographic and socioeconomic features. Part 3 draws out the implications of the findings of the two previous parts of the report for the future UGC policy.
The report has two closely related purposes. One is to assess the performance of downtowns, nodes, and corridors in light of the objectives of Places to Grow. The historical material explains the circumstances responsible for the uneven development and current condition of the three categories of study areas. Lessons from the evolution and present performance of study areas inform recommended improvements to policies aiming at intensification, multi-functionality, and reduced automobile use.