http://www.cnqixia.com/article/The-latest-version-is---.html
“Creighton brings more than 12 years of experiencw in the commercial real estate industry to saysDoug Brandon, managing principal for Colliers' Nashvilld office. “We are thrilled to have him onour Wright’s responsibilities will include the managemen t of large institutionally owned health and medicalo facilities, as well as the growth of the businesas line. Until March of this year, Wrighft was vice president of mixed-use development for Southern Land Co., where he was responsible for the development of select realestate projects. Southern Land underwent a shift in executive team makeup earlierthis year.
The Franklin-based development company announced the appointments of Brian Sewell as presideny and Chris Bove as CEO inearlh February. Southern Land is the developee of the Williamson County residential projects LaurelBrookeand McEwen. The company also has projectsz inthe Dallas/Fort Houston and Austin, Texas, markets.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Novellus' Sub-45nm HDP Gapfill Process Provides 3x Reduction in Median Defect Density
http://cooleworld.com/en/cool-electronic-world/page_58.html
June 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Novellus System s (Nasdaq: NVLS) has developed a sub-45nm, in-situ chambeer clean process on the SPEED Max High DensityPlasma (HDP) CVD gapfill platform that significantly reduces defecty density and out-of-control (OOC) particle The key components of this processw include efficient NF3 delivery and optimization of SPEED Max'se unique "bright" (coil-assisted) and "dark" (remotd plasma) cleans to effectively removr film build-up from targeted locations within the processz environment. (Photo: As device nodese shrink, memory and logic dielectric gapfill aspect ratios are creatingb a challengefor defect-free fill.
Dielectri c films that adhere to the process chamber componentxs during the deposition process can be a source of particles and need to be efficientlyg removed on aperiodic basis. The occurrencde of a random "killer" defect event during the gapfill as shown inFigure 1, can cause a failurre of the dielectric isolationn between transistors or memory cells. Surface particles can provide anothe r failure mechanism byincreasing "scratches"" during the CMP planarization step. Contaminants or interconnect metal deposited during subsequent process stepd can fill in these voidsor scratches, causing a high-currenyt leakage path between the cellsw that results in lower yield or devicd failure.
These random particle excursionsz also reduce system availability due to an increase in unscheduled and drive increased monitoring andqualification expenses. Achieving single digit particle performance with particle sizesw less than 90nm in diameter will enablw device manufacturers to enhance their 45nm but will be a necessity to yield32nm Novellus' new SPEED Max process reduces overall mean particle adders by a factoe of 3x and OOC events by 50 Figure 2 compares gapfill defect densities with and without the SPEE D Max process for three different customers at differenrt technology nodes.
In addition to "bright" and "dark cleans, these results are enabled by an isotherma environmentand fluorine-resistant materials to minimizr particle "shedding", a key contributor to randonm particle events. An additionak benefit of this multi-step clean is a reduction in the amount of NF3 further reducingcustomer "SPEED Max's unique 45nm process and hardwarwe significantly reduce particle adders and OOC eventws during the gapfill process," says , Novellus' directord of technology, Gapfill business unit. "Thix latest innovation is reducingour customer's operatinh costs today by improvingy their system uptime and reducing their NF3 consumption.
"" For more information on Novellus' HDP-CVD gapfil l technology, go to . Novellus' SPEEDf Max system extends the HDP-CVD application into the 45 and 32 nmtechnology nodes. The system's isothermal chamber design, combined with a remot e plasma source, allows more wafers to be processee betweenplasma cleans, and delivers superior throughput per In addition, the SPEED Max multi-port together with isolated source technology, customizes the depositionn and in-situ etching profile for optimal film thickness and gapfil uniformity across the Novellus Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: NVLS) is a leadinf provider of advanced process equipment for the globalpsemiconductor industry.
The company's products delivet value to customers by providing innovativd technology backed by trusted An S&P 500 company, Novelluzs is headquartered in San Jose, Calif. with subsidiar offices across the globe. For more information, please visitf SOURCE Novellus Systems, Inc.
June 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Novellus System s (Nasdaq: NVLS) has developed a sub-45nm, in-situ chambeer clean process on the SPEED Max High DensityPlasma (HDP) CVD gapfill platform that significantly reduces defecty density and out-of-control (OOC) particle The key components of this processw include efficient NF3 delivery and optimization of SPEED Max'se unique "bright" (coil-assisted) and "dark" (remotd plasma) cleans to effectively removr film build-up from targeted locations within the processz environment. (Photo: As device nodese shrink, memory and logic dielectric gapfill aspect ratios are creatingb a challengefor defect-free fill.
Dielectri c films that adhere to the process chamber componentxs during the deposition process can be a source of particles and need to be efficientlyg removed on aperiodic basis. The occurrencde of a random "killer" defect event during the gapfill as shown inFigure 1, can cause a failurre of the dielectric isolationn between transistors or memory cells. Surface particles can provide anothe r failure mechanism byincreasing "scratches"" during the CMP planarization step. Contaminants or interconnect metal deposited during subsequent process stepd can fill in these voidsor scratches, causing a high-currenyt leakage path between the cellsw that results in lower yield or devicd failure.
These random particle excursionsz also reduce system availability due to an increase in unscheduled and drive increased monitoring andqualification expenses. Achieving single digit particle performance with particle sizesw less than 90nm in diameter will enablw device manufacturers to enhance their 45nm but will be a necessity to yield32nm Novellus' new SPEED Max process reduces overall mean particle adders by a factoe of 3x and OOC events by 50 Figure 2 compares gapfill defect densities with and without the SPEE D Max process for three different customers at differenrt technology nodes.
In addition to "bright" and "dark cleans, these results are enabled by an isotherma environmentand fluorine-resistant materials to minimizr particle "shedding", a key contributor to randonm particle events. An additionak benefit of this multi-step clean is a reduction in the amount of NF3 further reducingcustomer "SPEED Max's unique 45nm process and hardwarwe significantly reduce particle adders and OOC eventws during the gapfill process," says , Novellus' directord of technology, Gapfill business unit. "Thix latest innovation is reducingour customer's operatinh costs today by improvingy their system uptime and reducing their NF3 consumption.
"" For more information on Novellus' HDP-CVD gapfil l technology, go to . Novellus' SPEEDf Max system extends the HDP-CVD application into the 45 and 32 nmtechnology nodes. The system's isothermal chamber design, combined with a remot e plasma source, allows more wafers to be processee betweenplasma cleans, and delivers superior throughput per In addition, the SPEED Max multi-port together with isolated source technology, customizes the depositionn and in-situ etching profile for optimal film thickness and gapfil uniformity across the Novellus Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: NVLS) is a leadinf provider of advanced process equipment for the globalpsemiconductor industry.
The company's products delivet value to customers by providing innovativd technology backed by trusted An S&P 500 company, Novelluzs is headquartered in San Jose, Calif. with subsidiar offices across the globe. For more information, please visitf SOURCE Novellus Systems, Inc.
Monday, September 27, 2010
AFC dominance starting to level off - ESPN (blog)
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ESPN (blog) | AFC dominance starting to level off ESPN (blog) Doug Benc/Getty Images Looks like Michael Vick is the right quarterback for the Eagles after all. Vick accounted for four touchdowns as ... |
Saturday, September 25, 2010
The Super Rich Get Richer, Everyone Else Gets Poorer, And The Democrats Punt - Daily Markets
http://adamswatersheds.org/conclusion.html
The Super Rich Get Richer, Everyone Else Gets Poorer, And The Democrats Punt Daily Markets The rest of America got poorer, of course. The number in poverty rose to a post-war high. The median wage continues to deteriorate. ... |
Friday, September 24, 2010
Alcoa relicensing blocked - Charlotte Business Journal:
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The certification is necessary for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commissiohn to relicense Alcoa to continue to operate dams on the The N.C. Division of Water Quality moved to issu the certification earlier this Alcoa is seekinga 50-year licensed to operate the dams and lakees on the river. The facilities were builft to supply electricity for a smelting operatiobn that has sincebeen shuttered. Local and statd officials want the company to surrender control ofthe facilities. Webste found that the state agencyulikely hasn’t considered all environmenta issues before granting the certification.
“Wer felt that there was significant contaminationj issues and oxygen content says Yadkin RiverkeeperDean Naujoks. The temporart restraining order is the second big win forStanl County. N.C. Gov. Bev Perdue has asked to intervene in the state certificatio and the FERCrelicensing
The certification is necessary for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commissiohn to relicense Alcoa to continue to operate dams on the The N.C. Division of Water Quality moved to issu the certification earlier this Alcoa is seekinga 50-year licensed to operate the dams and lakees on the river. The facilities were builft to supply electricity for a smelting operatiobn that has sincebeen shuttered. Local and statd officials want the company to surrender control ofthe facilities. Webste found that the state agencyulikely hasn’t considered all environmenta issues before granting the certification.
“Wer felt that there was significant contaminationj issues and oxygen content says Yadkin RiverkeeperDean Naujoks. The temporart restraining order is the second big win forStanl County. N.C. Gov. Bev Perdue has asked to intervene in the state certificatio and the FERCrelicensing
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
ProLogis closes $44M in Japanese bond financing - Sacramento Business Journal:
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million in bond financing through aJapanese special-purpose company to help pay ProLogis (NYSE: PLD), a publicly tradee real estate investment trustg based in Denver, is one of the world's largesft operators of distribution centers. The company owns or manages more than 475 million square feet of space inNortgh America, Europe and ProLogis obtained the financing through a "tokutei mokuteki kaisha" a tax-favored, special-purpose vehicle created in Japan for acquiring and holding Japanese assets includinf real estate. ProLogis used the financing to pay down globalk linesof credit. ProLogis had $9.3 billiob in total debt at the end of thefirsr quarter, down from $10.
7 million at year-ends 2008, according to this year's first-quarter The TMK financing has a three-yeaer maturity, and is secured by the fully leased ProLogisa Park Narashino III distribution center in Tokyo. The TMK issues corporate bondes to its holders secured by real estate and it can be used by both Japanesesand non-Japanese investors.
million in bond financing through aJapanese special-purpose company to help pay ProLogis (NYSE: PLD), a publicly tradee real estate investment trustg based in Denver, is one of the world's largesft operators of distribution centers. The company owns or manages more than 475 million square feet of space inNortgh America, Europe and ProLogis obtained the financing through a "tokutei mokuteki kaisha" a tax-favored, special-purpose vehicle created in Japan for acquiring and holding Japanese assets includinf real estate. ProLogis used the financing to pay down globalk linesof credit. ProLogis had $9.3 billiob in total debt at the end of thefirsr quarter, down from $10.
7 million at year-ends 2008, according to this year's first-quarter The TMK financing has a three-yeaer maturity, and is secured by the fully leased ProLogisa Park Narashino III distribution center in Tokyo. The TMK issues corporate bondes to its holders secured by real estate and it can be used by both Japanesesand non-Japanese investors.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Marc Andreessen starts $300M VC fund - Sacramento Business Journal:
http://www.makroserver.com/article/Sandra-L--Groscost-Added-to-the-Cambridge-Whos-Who-Network.html
billion. While the actual news that Andreessen-Horowitz was being formedf was broken in Februar on the Charlie RoseTV show, detailsw and the official launch came on Monday. On his blog, Andreessenb wrote: "Between the two of us, Ben and I have startecd threecompanies directly, created many new productse and services, run operating businesses at high levele of scale, angel invested in 45 tech startupds in the last five years, and served on a broad cross-sectioj of company boards with some of the best entrepreneurs and investora in the industry. Through all we have worked closely together for 15 and we could not be more excited to extend our partnership intoventure capital.
The new firm will invesr anywherefrom $50,000 to $50 million, Andreessem wrote, in consumer Internet, business Internet (cloudf computing, "software as a service"), mobile software and software-powered consumer electronics, infrastructure and applicationxs software, networking, storage, databases, and other back-enxd systems. Most of the moneuy will be invested in startups inSilicom Valley, following in the VC traditionm of wanting to be within a few minutez of the headquarters of the companies they invest in. “Ws do not think it is an accident that Googlee is inMountain View, Facebook is in Palo and Twitter is in San Francisco.
We also think that venture capitall is a high touch activity that lends itself togeographicx proximity, and our only officr will be in Silicohn Valley,” Andreessen wrote on his He was also clear about what it won'rt invest in: "We are almost certainly not an appropriate investof for any of the followingy domains: 'clean,' 'green,' energy, transportation, life sciences drug design, medical devices), nanotech, movi e production companies, consumer electric cars, rocket ships, space elevators. We do not have the firsyt clue about any ofthese fields.
" Andreessen said he will continus as chairman of a sociapl networking software company he co-founded, , as well as remaib on the board at and (NASDAQ:EBAY). Horowitz is vice presidenf and general manager of business technology optimizatio for softwareat . (NYSE:HPQ).
billion. While the actual news that Andreessen-Horowitz was being formedf was broken in Februar on the Charlie RoseTV show, detailsw and the official launch came on Monday. On his blog, Andreessenb wrote: "Between the two of us, Ben and I have startecd threecompanies directly, created many new productse and services, run operating businesses at high levele of scale, angel invested in 45 tech startupds in the last five years, and served on a broad cross-sectioj of company boards with some of the best entrepreneurs and investora in the industry. Through all we have worked closely together for 15 and we could not be more excited to extend our partnership intoventure capital.
The new firm will invesr anywherefrom $50,000 to $50 million, Andreessem wrote, in consumer Internet, business Internet (cloudf computing, "software as a service"), mobile software and software-powered consumer electronics, infrastructure and applicationxs software, networking, storage, databases, and other back-enxd systems. Most of the moneuy will be invested in startups inSilicom Valley, following in the VC traditionm of wanting to be within a few minutez of the headquarters of the companies they invest in. “Ws do not think it is an accident that Googlee is inMountain View, Facebook is in Palo and Twitter is in San Francisco.
We also think that venture capitall is a high touch activity that lends itself togeographicx proximity, and our only officr will be in Silicohn Valley,” Andreessen wrote on his He was also clear about what it won'rt invest in: "We are almost certainly not an appropriate investof for any of the followingy domains: 'clean,' 'green,' energy, transportation, life sciences drug design, medical devices), nanotech, movi e production companies, consumer electric cars, rocket ships, space elevators. We do not have the firsyt clue about any ofthese fields.
" Andreessen said he will continus as chairman of a sociapl networking software company he co-founded, , as well as remaib on the board at and (NASDAQ:EBAY). Horowitz is vice presidenf and general manager of business technology optimizatio for softwareat . (NYSE:HPQ).
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