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"… 2 km da principal estação de comboios, 25 km do aeroporto. Próximo a parques, a 50 metros da ATM, a 300 metros de bancos e correios, a 400 metros do supermercado Carrefour, a 800 metros shopping Intime, piscina Ding'an RD e escritório do visto, a 700 metros do mercado de plantas e animais. Fique com a gente! Vamos compartilhar momentos felizes e comovente juntos. Aceitamos somente em dinheiro. Beliches do dormitório se...
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Wushanyi Youth Hostel
"… de sinuca para relaxar e conhecer outros hóspedes. Armazenamento de bagagem gratuito é fornecido na recepção, bilhetes de comboio, autocarro e serviço de lavandaria com taxas extras também estão disponíveis. Deixe um comentário sobre a sua estadia, ajudar-nos a melhorar o nosso serviço e acomodar mais convidados melhor, que será muito apreciada! Dica importante: Vamos saber se você não é capaz de estar aqui antes do tempo...
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Hangzhou West Lake Youth Hostel
"… frente de Long Bridge, é um lugar seguro, confortável, econômico, sanitário, privada e do ambiente. Com quartos espaçosos e luminosos, camas arrumadas, independente duche, refeitório e bar com moda Jiangnan, bem como serviço atencioso, que fazem você se sentir em casa. Diz-se frequentemente por pessoas que o paraíso na terra é em Hangzhou, e as pessoas reais de Hangzhou dizer que o paraíso de Hangzhou West Lake é. Hangzhou West...
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4 Eyes Backpackers Youth Hostel
West Lake Scenic Site
"… abundante, que é tão atraente aqui. Venha desfrutar conosco!Este texto foi traduzido usando Google Translator Cost-effective and clean accommodation is offered. Rooms ranging from single, twin, double, dorm ,vocation to family room are provided and the total number of room reaches 70, most of rooms are installed with air-con and heater to be sure that you have a quiet and easy sleep here. Besides, we provide travel consulting,...
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Hangzhou Lanshui Youth Hostel
"… armários individuais e Fechaduras Toalhas grátis Ligação à Internet sem fios gratuita Livre de bagagens Filmes grátis Livro livre para ler Bar e Café Biblioteca Comida caseira deliciosa Pequeno-almoço Continental 24 Wi-Fi gratuito Internets Tours livros e ar-tickets Aluguer de bicicletas 24 horas de água quente Fora badminton Fique com a gente! Vamos compartilhar momentos felizes e comovente juntos.Este texto foi...
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Touran Backpacker Hostel
West Lake District
"… serviço mas não limitados: DVDs na sala comum Fãs de jogos de WII para esses jogo Bar e café Biblioteca Comida deliciosa caseira Pequeno-almoço continental 24 Gratuito à Internet Wi-Fi. Reservar Tours - passagens aéreas Aluguer de bicicleta água quente de 24 horas Serviço de Lavandaria Temos também preparado para viajantes uma variedade de quartos: de luxo cama duplo, quarto standard, para o quarto para quatro e seis pessoas com...
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Hangzhou Tang Hostel
"Our hostel is 8-minute walk to world famous West Lake with osmanthus trees around. Bike renting is available in our classical countyard. We offer rooms catering to the needs of back-packers, standard twin/double rooms, featured Japanese style rooms and apartment rooms for 4/6 guests. All the standard rooms are independently equipped with air-conditioners, hot water system, TV. There are free WIFI, DVD, PS2, Digital TV in lobby. We offer...
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Emerald Hostel
"… para garantir-lhe um tempo seguro e agradável aqui e ainda ter dinheiro suficiente para continuar a sua viagem de mochila Então desfrutar de uma atmosfera amigável, divertida e íntima para vocês jovens viajantes, espero que você se sinta em casa. Emerald Hostel está localizado em Quatro-olhos-bem, Hu-pao Rd. Primeiro você precisa para chegar à estação de ônibus no Jardim Zoológico de Hu-pao Rd. Segunda encontrar a porta principal...
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The Spring Flower Hostel
"… fluentes em Inglês. Sabemos que nossa cidade para o nosso compromisso é responder a todas suas perguntas. As únicas regras que temos são: deixar o albergue vazio antes das 12h, para que possamos limpar a hostel.If você está cansado de ser tratado como um cliente, e você quer ser tratado como um hóspede ou um amigo para uma mudança, Tour'an é o lugar para vir! Venha e fique conosco, vamos apreciar a boa comida festa e diversão...
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Hangzhou Hofang Hostel
"… oferecendo comida asiática e ocidental e bebidas. LIVRE WiFi está disponível no café / bar, os dormitórios, e também dentro da área comum - onde há uma mesa de sinuca mini para relaxar e conhecer outros hóspedes. Ambos os quartos particulares têm acesso gratuito à internet, com um cabo. Instalações da pousada incluem keycard segurança, aquecedor / Ar Condicionado, uso gratuito de uma toalha, chinelos e partilhada e privado...
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Fiona's Trip Hostel
Xi Hu District
"… party, BBQ or play guitar. the private room types are: single , double/twin and triple -single room with a double bed,parvite bathroom, sitting toilet ,AC/heater, hot water,electic kettle, wifi -double/twin rooms with a double bed / two single beds.parvite bathroom, sitting toilet ,AC/heater, hot water,electic kettle, wifi -triple room with one double and one single bed,parvite bathroom, sitting toilet ,AC/heater,...
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Inlake International Youth Hostel
Shangcheng District
"Quiet and comfortable Cafe Bar close to the reception, serving coffee and beverage, You can spend your leisure time with friends here, lovely music, always served with a bright smile. Nice inner courtyard and a open balcony with lake-view for public use. Stay here, you can see the different beauty of the West Lake in 24 hours. In our hostel, the history and culture are not inanimate articles printed on pages of books but vivid life to be...
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The Green Youth Hostel
West Lake District
"… Green International Youth Hostel, situated at No. 88, Qingzhiwu Dock, cares for every dreamer. Less than 2 km from Breeze-ruffled Lotus at Quyuan Garden Breeze, Yue Fei Temple, Beishan Road, Su Causeway and Bai Causeway; 1.5 km from the Yang Gongdi Causeway; less than 200 m from the South Gate of Yuquan Campus, Zhejiang University; 150 m from the Hangzhou Botanical Garden with Lingfeng For Plum Blossoms inside; 3.7 km from Lingyin...
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Hangzhou Joyspring International Youth Hostel
Xihu District
"… International Youth Hostel is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests in Hangzhou. The hotel offers a high standard of service and amenities to suit the individual needs of all travelers. All the necessary facilities, including express check-in/check-out, luggage storage, 24-hour room service, bar, restaurant, are at hand. Coffee/tea maker, air conditioning, hair dryer, shower, satellite/cable TV can be found in each...
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Hangzhou YMCA International Hostel
Shangcheng District
"… convenience stores etc etc. There is also a bus stop at our front door which gives you easy access to all the hot tourist destinations within Hangzhou. According to Chinese heritage rules we must maintain the original front structure of the building. The interior of the hostel is newly renovated to give YMCA Hangzhou a high standard within the Youth Hostel community of China. Our rooms are luxurious, spacious, bright and adhere to...
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Magnolia Avenue Hostel
West Lake District
"Friendly staff, clean, cozy location - Friendly staff, clean, cozy location. Conveniently located next to the Lingyin Temple and Peak Flown from Afar. Short bus ride or bicycle ride from the West Lake." … "… are several types of rooms in the hostel, including dormitory, double room, private room and family room. The staff here love rock-climbing and reading books, and can offer you an amazing place to climb and read. Wide and...
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UU Guesthouse
"… the perfect location, only minutes walking away from the West Lake and it is close to Treasure Hill and Hangzhou Botanic Garden. There are total 21 rooms with different room types to meet the guests' needs such as 4-bed dorm, 6-bed dorm, private room, twin room and family room. Dorms share the bathroom and all private rooms are with attached private bathroom. Free WiFi is provided in the guesthouse. The guesthouse is also famous...
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Hangzhou Lazy Garden Hostel
Xihu District
"Hangzhou Lazy Garden hostel is against Mount Yuhuang south of West Lake and close to Manjuelong (known for sweet osmanthus rain), the hostel is bestowed with excellent location and natural landscapes nearby. Garden on the hillside in the city central .The most importen is we know what Backpackers needs. NEVER recommended by Lonely planet.LOL -We can speak excellent English, will be your local friends. You will appreciate the most authentic...
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Hangzhou Daisy Hostel
Westlake District
"… Spring and Southwest of the most famous West Lake. Walk along under the dense shades in the hillside of Siyanjing Village, You will be suddenly enlightened by Daisy's ardent feelings. When you bump into with the character of the wood fence and the greens in the small garden,It is just a begin of presious time,The fresh sense of Daisy bring with the most emotional dependence,The words from coffee drops makes you waiting for...
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Hangzhou Lotus Hostel
Xi Hu District
"Lotus International Youth Hostel is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests in Hangzhou. The property features a wide range of facilities to make your stay a pleasant experience. Wi-Fi in public areas, luggage storage, restaurant, family room, bicycle rental are just some of the facilities on offer. Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and equipped with handy amenities. The hotel offers various recreational opportunities. No...
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REYI International Youth Hostel
Yuhang District
"… display system in every room to show the energy consumption of the water and electricity, and remind the guests to notice the carbon emissions. Our hostel is the best place to develop natural education combining leisure, humanity and ecology, particularly for the trainning of Youth Groups, NGO environmental protection agency.The hostel offers double rooms 、family rooms and dorms, suitable for individuals, teams and families. The...
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West Lake Youth House at Rains of Osmanthus
Xihu District
"… needs. The rooms are designed with American, Mediterranean and traditional Chinese styles. Free WiFi covers all rooms and public area. There are reading area and free DVD area for guests. The property is with a nice backyard where guests can have a nice mountain view. The property also provides meals with both Chinese and Western dishes, as well as all kinds of drinks. It will be an ideal choice of a budget, clean and...
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Hangzhou Boat Tone Inn Single Heaven Hostel
Xihu District
"… their delicate dishes. With its uniqueness in hostels, we only have multiple-bedded room. Male and female are not allowed to live together in one room. Our hostel is young and energetic, so do our guests. We have our activity area, and we provide our guests a platform to call new friends to play, eat and ride outside together. You are alone in your trip, but you are not lonely with us. In Single heaven, you are single, but you...
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Hangzhou High Tea Cafe & Hostel
95 Siyanjing, Hupao Road, Xihu District
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HI - Hangzhou - Jiangnanyi Hostel
Xi Hu (West Lake) District
"don't go there, the bed was hard as hell, the bathroom is filthy, and the owner is a racist bitch. this is the worst youth hostel i ever visited." … "Bus: 100m: Bus K808, 822, 315 ,527, K4, K504, You3, You 7, Jiam 16 app. Zoo Sea port: 7.5km: Wulimen Port ? Jiari 1 to the Zoo Location: 6km: City centre, south west of the West Lake beauty spot Rail: 7.5km: Hangzhou railway station ? bus # 5 to the Zoo (Dongwuyuan) Airport: 27km:...
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Hostel Hangzhou City - Inlake Youth Hostel
"It's going to be difficult to find a better hostel than Hostel Hangzhou City - Inlake Youth Hostel in Hangzhou. Although the price can be expensive, you really pay for what you get. The Location The location is great -- right by the lake, on a lovely alley. The hostel is surrounded by small restaurants and bars, and fancy car shops. There is also a convenient store nearby so if you forget you're toiletries, you can get them there...
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Hangzhou Hey-T Hostel
West Lake District
"… a memorable experience. Our English speaking staff is sure handy for you to plan a local tour or your next destination. The coffee shop downstairs provides you with fresh brewed coffee at your demand. The fresh homemade desserts by our chef sure will kill your home-away craving for a good afternoon tea. Our simple Chinese dishes are full of flavor. For a few dollars you will still the grumbling from your stomach. Beside all this,...
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Migrator Youth Hostel
"… de quartos incluem dormitórios e salas privadas, a maioria dos quartos são com ar-condicionado, água quente, TV, Internet ADSL. Os quartos são limpos e seguros com cofre pessoal. Você pode encontrar bar, mini biblioteca, mini cinema, sala de jogos, churrasqueira, instalações auto-suficientes e assim por diante. Em alguns dos nossos quartos, você pode desfrutar da vista maravilhosa aberto do jardim, e temos um jardim de 200 metros...
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JW Hostel
Xihu District
"JW Hostel is located in the south line of picturesque West Lake. The convenient location provides you access to many scenic spots around the West Lake. The transportation around makes it easily access to the places where you want to go. JW Hostel has many different types of room to choose, such as standard, double and multiple rooms. It opens year-round. 24 hours reception is available in the hostel, which meet you spcific needs. In addtion,...
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Song Hostel
"… what kind of life I wanted to spend for the rest of my life,then a good friend of mine reminded me this: He asked:What'yo good at? I said I suppose I am a quiet good traveler and He said something that I still keep in mind until now :then plan to do something could meet the whole world without going abroad!!! It was like flash to me and I spent couple years to get ready for this . So here I am, All I ever wanted is just...
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Yuyuan Backpackers Hostel
"… near mysterywater "Tiger Spring", sweet osmanthus rain "Man Long Gui Yu", tea villiage "Long Jing", "Jade Emperor hill" and many other scenic spots, we are near the joint of Hu Pao Road and Man Jue Long Road, HangZhou Zoo and Children's Park neighbor us. The hostel covers an area of nearly 1200 square meters. it is a two-floor building, the 1st floor including the garden is the garden restaurant, 2nd floor is the living area...
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Star Light Hostel
"… spot of the lake area scenic spot within 20 minutes. Starlight is the backpacker place to be! Star Light features include: *Free information *Free luggage storage *Free towels and hair dryer *Free wifi *Free help with booking other youth hostels in China *Free help with booking tickets for Province Tourism *Daily housekeeping services provided to all guest rooms *24 hour security for the safety of our guests *All rooms have private...
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WestLake Tonight Hostel
Westlake District
"Our hostel&bar is surrounded by tea fields, natural forests and lush groves of Because the hostel is very closed to the highest mountain of HangZhou,so in the morning after your breakfast and coffee in your room you can climb to the peak of HangZhou and have a amazing view of this gardenesque city,or you can make a walking or running or bicycling plan to explore the amazing lake, botanical gardens, vast wetland areas, countless pagodas...
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V+ Theme Inn - Lingyin Temple Branch
West Lake District
"… located in this quiet and peaceful area. All rooms are new and clean. There are free WiFi, hot water and hairdryer equipped in each room. The decoration style is according to American country style. All hardware products are of environmental protection, the Inn is fully covered with WIFI. We do not provide television in the rooms, the cafe is equipped with high-definition television. It will be an idea choice of accommodation...
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Hangzhou Sweetolive Yododo Inn
Westlake District
"… each roof of each room, which we believe can bring you a little romatic feeling. We provide free breakfast, free central air-conditioning and 24hrs hot water, and we also provide various kinds of beverage and bicycle rent service. The high-quality beddings will ensure you a sweet sleeping. Please kindly note: -Cash in Chinese Renminbi and credit card with Union Pay only are acceptable upon check in at the property....
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Man Cun Guesthouse
Xi Hu District
"… as "Man Long Gui Yu" (Osmanthus trees and flowers), "Dragon Well Green Tea", "Hangzhou zoo", "Lei Feng Pagoda" and "Ling Yin Temple". The guesthouse is well designed with interesting paining in the rooms and common area. The entire guesthouse is covered by free Wi-Fi. There are different sizes of rooms, from single room to 6-person room to meet guests' different needs. All rooms are clean and comfortable with the choices of...
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Hangzhou Bokai Westlake Hotel
Shangcheng District
"… Westlake Hotel provides guests with superior service and facilities. All air-conditioned rooms come with free bottled water, a flat-screen cable TV, a work desk, a seating area, a closet and an attached bathroom with a hairdryer and a shower. Some units have a computer. Guests can make use of the business centre or store their luggage at the 24-hour front desk. Laundry, dry cleaning and ironing facilities are provided. A safety...
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Genting Star Hangzhou
"… and Hangzhou Railway Station, Genting Star Hangzhou provides guests with easy access to all the sights that the lively city has to offer, such as West Lake Scenic Area. It is 3 bus stops away from Hefang Street and 5 subway stations away from Wulin Square. Offering stylish and comfortable accommodation, Genting Star Hangzhou supplies superior services. All bright and airy rooms are decorated in warm colors, with french windows, a...
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International Comparisons of Annual Labor Force Statistics, 2013
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In the aftermath of the 2008/09 global financial and economic crisis, labor markets around the world are characterized by differing paths toward recovery. In the United States, Canada, Germany, and Japan, labor markets have been characterized by rapidly falling unemployment rates. In most other European economies, unemployment rates are still elevated or even increasing. Also participation rates, which refer to the percentage of persons between 15 and 64 years old who are in a job or are looking for one, are still increasing in most countries. The United States is the major exception due to massive baby boomer retirements and discouraged job seekers leaving the workforce.
Overall labor market tightness is still limited in most economies but may become a threat once unemployment rates drop further or participation rates fall. The risk of labor market tightness is exacerbated by prolonged unemployment and declining participation rates of youth aged 15 to 24. Without opportunities for work experience, youth today may lack the skills to fill future jobs. On the other hand, participation rates of women and older workers (ages 50 to 64 and 65 and over) continue to climb in most countries compared, particularly as those aged 50 to 64 increasingly delay retirement, and the oldest cohort of workers aged 65 and over returns to the labor force. Women and older workers will thus be key pools of potential job candidates in the coming years.
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Labor market indicators adjusted to US concepts refer to the civilian non-institutional population (i.e., members of the armed forces and institutional populations are excluded).
The working-age population refers to persons aged 14, 15, or 16 years and over, depending on the country (see Country Notes).
The labor force participation rate is the labor force as a percent of the working-age population.
The labor force is the sum of all persons classified as employed and unemployed.
The employed are persons who, during the reference week, worked for at least 1 hour as paid employees; worked in their own business, profession, or on their own farm; or did work as unpaid workers in an enterprise operated by a family member for at least 15 hours.
The unemployed are persons without work who were actively seeking employment and currently available to start work.
The unemployment rate is unemployment as a percentage of the labor force; it is the most widely used measure of an economy's unused labor supply
- A labor market is considered tight when there are more jobs available than workers to fill them. A decreasing unemployment rate is a sign that the labor market is tightening and can reflect a reduction in the number of unemployed persons, as well as persons leaving the job market and no longer looking for work (i.e., discouraged workers). A decreasing labor force participation rate is another indicator of labor market tightening and reflects a shrinking pool of workers from which employers can find qualified job candidates. Falling participation rates are exacerbated when older workers leave the labor force en masse due to retirement.
- On the other hand, labor market slack refers to the amount of available and employable labor that is not being used.
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Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama on Monday justified his decision to keep a controversial U.S. military base on the island of Okinawa, saying a solid US—Japan relationship was of "utmost importance" in view of rising tensions on the Korean peninsula.
He apologized to the people of the island, about 1,600 kilometres south—west of Tokyo, for going back on an earlier promise to move the U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma off Okinawa and maybe even out of Japan. "I express my heartfelt apology for not being able to stand by my words," he was quoted as saying Sunday in an online report by the Asahi daily. Tokyo plans to relocate the base 50 kilometres north—east from the its current location in the centre of Ginowan town to an existing military base on the less—populated coast, near the town of Nago.
The arrangement is largely consistent with an agreement made with the U.S. by the previous conservative government in 2006. Tokyo then agreed that helicopter squadrons could be based on the thinly populated northern tip of Okinawa until 2014. At the same time, 8,000 US marines are to be moved to Guam, a U.S. island around 2,500 kilometres south of Japan.
Relations between the U.S. and Japan have cooled since Mr. Hatoyama, who came to power in September, pledged in his electoral campaign to remove the base from the island.
Okinawa Governor Hirokazu Nakaima criticized the government's U—turn, accusing Mr. Hatoyama of betraying his prefecture, Japanese media reported. In recent weeks, up to 90,000 people have protested against the plans to relocate the unpopular base instead of moving it off the island. Okinawa is of strategic military importance to the U.S. due to its proximity to China, Taiwan and the Korean peninsula. The noise, safety risks and crimes committed by servicemen have turned most Okinawans against the U.S. military presence.
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Markus Reiner (Hebrew: מרכוס ריינר, born 5 January 1886, died 25 April 1976) was an Israeli scientist and a major figure in rheology.[1]
Reiner was born in 1886 in Czernowitz, Bukovina, then part of Austria-Hungary, and obtained a degree in Civil Engineering at the Technische Hochschule in Vienna (Vienna University of Technology). After the First World War, he emigrated to Palestine, where he worked as a civil engineer under the British mandate. After the founding of the state of Israel, he became a professor at the Technion (Israel Institute of Technology) in Haifa. In his honour the Technion later instituted the Markus Reiner Chair in Mechanics and Rheology.
Reiner was not only a major figure in rheology, he along with Eugene C. Bingham coined the term[2] and founded a society for its study. As well as the term rheology, and his publications, he is known for the Buckingham-Reiner Equation, the Reiner-Riwlin Equation, and Reiner-Rivlin fluids, the Deborah number and the Teapot effect – an explanation of why tea runs down the outside of the spout of a teapot instead of into the cup.
- In 1958, Reiner was awarded the Israel Prize, in exact science.[3]
See also[edit]
- ^ Markovitz, Hershel (September 1976). "Markus Reiner". Physics Today 29 (9): 70–71. doi:10.1063/1.3023922.
- ^ J. F. Steffe (1996) Rheological Methods in Food Process Engineering 2nd ed ISBN 0-9632036-1-4 page 1
- ^ "Israel Prize recipients in 1958 (in Hebrew)". Israel Prize Official Site. Archived from the original on 17 January 2010.
Primary source[edit]
- G. W. Scott-Blair (1976), Rheologica Acta, volume 15 no 7/8, pages 365–266
Further reading[edit]
- D. Abir (ed) (1975) Contributions to Mechanics: Markus Reiner Eightieth Anniversary Volume: Oxford, Pergamon Press
- G. W. Scott Blair & M. Reiner (1957) Agricultural Rheology (Routledge & Kegan Paul, London)
- M. Reiner (1960) Deformation, strain and flow: an elementary introduction to rheology: London, H. K. Lewis
- M. Reiner (1964) Physics Today volume 17 no 1 page 62 The Deborah Number
- M. Reiner (1971) Advanced Rheology: London, H. K. Lewis
- M. Reiner (1975) Selected Papers on Rheology: Amsterdam, Elsevier
- 1886 births
- 1976 deaths
- Rheologists
- Romanian Jews
- Jews in Mandatory Palestine
- Israeli Jews
- Civil engineers
- Vienna University of Technology alumni
- Technion – Israel Institute of Technology faculty
- Israel Prize in exact science recipients
- Israel Prize in exact science recipients who were physicists
- Members of the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities


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Moisture diffusion behavior in bismaleimide resin subjected to hygrothermal cycling.
Absorption-desorption-reabsorption hygrothermal cycling was performed in bismaleimide resin. Dynamic mechanical analysis and swelling experiments were conducted to investigate the effect of hygrothermal cycling on the moisture diffusion behavior in the resin. Non-Fickian diffusion behavior was observed in both the absorption and the reabsorption processes, while the desorption process is found to be Fickian. The molecular network structure of BMI appears to have changed during the hygrothermal cycling. This, in turn, altered the subsequent reabsorption process.
Bismaleimide (BMI), currently used as a matrix for high-temperature aerospace structural applications, experiences extreme environmental conditions during the expected life of service. The effects of hygrothermal aging on BMI resins and their composites have been studied by many researchers (1-5). Changes in material properties, such as glass transition temperature ([T.sub.g]) (2-4) and density (4) due to hygrothermal conditioning, have been reported. Both Fickian (2) and non-Fickian diffusion (1. 4. 5) behaviors have been observed in BMI resins.
It has been reported that the non-Fickian diffusion behavior observed in BMI resin is caused by hydrogen bonding between water and polymer (6), but some studies (7-9) have indicated that the non-Fickian diffusion behavior in polymers may be due to other factors. Chemical modification, such as the advancement of crosslinking networks, oxidation, or hydrolysis reactions during the conditioning, is considered a possible cause for non-Fickian moisture diffusion in polymers (7). Sahlin and Peppas (8) found that as the sorption temperature is increased, the non-Fickian behavior observed in epoxy resins disappears. Whitney and Browning (9) observed a two-stage diffusion process in neat epoxy resin at 71[degrees]C. They suggest that time-dependent matrix cracking is the mechanism associated with the two-stage diffusion process.
Hygrothermal cycling behavior in polymeric materials has been studied by many researchers (10-13). Hahn et al. (10) found that the initial absorption process in virgin specimens of AS/3501-5 graphite/epoxy composites facilitates the subsequent diffusion. Residual stresses appear to be the reason why the absorption process is slower than the desorption process. during the early stage of moisture exposure. The study by Cataldis et al. (11) shows that the diffusion coefficients in the absorption tests in epoxy are lower than those of the corresponding desorption tests. The diffusion coefficients in the first cycle were higher than those of the second cycle. They proposed that the decrease in diffusion coefficients is associated with the physical microdamage induced by the sorption of the first cycle at high relative humidity. Weitsman (12) reported that the diffusion process is reproducible in the unstressed epoxy. but not in the stressed specimen. For a given final humidity and temperature, it is found that the apparent equilibrium moisture content depends on the previous history of exposure of the specimen (13) even when no temperature change is involved. Specifically, at a given final humidity, a polymeric material appears to have a greater capacity for holding water if it is saturated initially at a higher humidity than if it is initially dry or saturated at a lower humidity.
Detailed studies on how the crosslinking density and hygrothermal conditioning temperatures affect the moisture diffusion behavior in BMI have been reported earlier (6). The objective of the current study is to further investigate the nature of non-Fickian diffusion behavior via absorption-desorption-reabsorption hygrothermal cycling. The cycling is expected to accelerate the hygrothermal aging process in the resin. It also allows us to examine the possible factors that lead to non-Fickian diffusion behavior in the resin, such as further curing, micro-damage and change of network structure. It is hoped that this study will contribute to a better understanding of the nature of non-Fickian diffusion behavior in BMI resin.
2.1. Material
The Cytec 5250-4-RTM BMI resin (14) used in this study is a three-component EMI, consisting of 4,4-bismaleimidiphenylmethane (BMPM), O,O'-diallyl bisphenol A (DABPA), and BMI-1,3-tolyl. Plaques were prepared using an infusion molding process. Resin was cured at 190[degrees]C for 6 hrs and then postcured at 230[degrees]C for another 6 hrs. This curing schedule is recommended by the resin supplier. No observable microcracks were found in the bulk resin upon cooling even after careful optical microscopy examinations.
2.2. Hygrothermal Conditioning
Specimens with dimensions of 25 x 25 x 2 (length x width x thickness) [mm.sup.3] were cut from the laminates using a diamond saw. Specimens were dried in a vacuum oven at 80[degrees]C under a vacuum of 762 mm-Hg until a constant weight was achieved. They were then placed in a humidity chamber and exposed to humid air with 100% relative humidity (RH) and at 70[degrees]C.
The desorption experiment was conducted on the saturated specimens from the absorption specimens above; Specimens were dried at 70[degrees]C and 762 mm-Hg vacuum until a constant weight was achieved. After desorption, specimens were returned to the humidity chamber for the second absorption experiment, i.e., reabsorption.
During the absorption-desorption-reabsorption cycling, specimens were removed from the chamber and weighed periodically using a balance with a precision of [+ or -]0.0001 g. Measuring time was subtracted from the calculated exposure time. Weight gain or weight loss of the specimen, M, is calculated using the following M = W - [W.sub.d]/[W.sub.d] x 100%, where [W.sub.d] is the weight of the dried specimen obtained at 80[degrees]C and 762 mm-Hg vacuum according to ASTM D5229, and W is the weight of the specimen at a given conditioning time. M vs. the square root of exposure time over thickness was plotted to generate diffusion curves. At least three specimens were used for the diffusion experiments. The average values were reported.
2.3. Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA)
Dynamic mechanical analysis (Rheometrics RMS-800) was performed on BMI resin in a torsional mode, with 5[degrees]C per step. A 0.1% sinusoidal strain and a frequency of 1 Hz were used. The samples were tested at temperatures ranging from 25 to 350[degrees]C. The temperature at which the maximum Tan [delta] value is located is defined as [T.sub.g].
2.4. Swelling Experiment
Dimensional changes of the specimens due to hygrothermal conditioning were quantified using [DELTA]V = V - [V.sub.o]/[V.sub.o] x 100%, where [V.sub.o] is the volume of the dry sample before the absorption test, and V is the apparent volume of polymer and absorbed moisture during the hygrothermal conditioning. V is calculated using V = M/[rho], where M is mass, and p is the density of the specimen. Density was determined according to the ASTM standard D792, using [rho] = [w.sub.a]/[w.sub.a] - [w.sub.s] x [[rho].sub.s], where [W.sub.a] is the weight of sample in the air, [w.sub.s] is the weight of sample in the solvent, [[rho].sub.s] is the density of solvent (isopropanol, [[rho].sub.s] = 785 kg/[m.sup.3]). At least three specimens were used for each measurement.
3.1. Moisture Diffusion in BMI
Figure 1 shows the absorption-desorption-reabsorption behavior in BMI at 70[degrees]C. The moisture absorption and reabsorption behaviors in BMI are found to be similar. They both have a short-term Fickian and a long-term non-Fickian behavior. On the other hand, the Fickian curve can fit the desorption data well. As discussed in the previous paper (6), the non-Fickian diffusion behavior is due to the hydrogen bonding between water and the resin. The Langmuir model (15), which accounts for the hydrogen bonding interaction, is employed to describe the absorption behavior in BMI.
The Langmuir model assumes that diffusivity, [D.sub.[gamma]], is independent of both concentration and stress. Two types of water, bound and unbound, exist during the diffusion process with certain probabilities at [gamma] and [beta], respectively. An equilibrium moisture uptake. [M.sub.[infinity]], is obtained when the number of mobile molecules per unit volume, n, and the number of bound molecules per unit volume, N, approach values such that [gamma]n = [beta]N. A useful approximation for the total moisture uptake is (15):
[M.sub.t] [congruent to] [M.sub.[infinity]] {[beta]/[gamma] + [beta] [e.sup.-[gamma]t][1 - 8/[[pi].sup.2] [summation over ([infinity](odd)/l=1)] [e.sup.-[kl.sup.2]t]/[l.sub.2]] + [beta]/[gamma] + [beta] ([e.sup.-[beta]t] - [e.sup.-[gamma]t]) + (l - [e.sup.-[beta]t])}; 2[gamma], 2[beta] [less than or equal to] k (1)
where [M.sub.[infinity]] is the equilibrium moisture uptake, [M.sub.t] is the moisture uptake percentage at time t, l is the specimen thickness, and k = [[pi].sup.2] [D.sub.[gamma]]/[l.sup.2]. The BMI resin used in this study contains polar groups such as hydroxyl groups. The hydroxyl group can form hydrogen bonds with water during the diffusion process. Therefore, the Langmuir model is used to describe the absorption process in BMI. As seen in Fig. 1, the Langmuir curves fit all the experimental data well for both the absorption and reabsorption processes.
After desorption, a small amount of water still remains at 70[degree]C (Table 1). Diffusivities in desorption and reabsorption processes are the same, and they are higher than that in the absorption process. Although the moisture uptake at the Fickian plateau ([M.sub.f]) of the reabsorption process is higher than that of the absorption process, the equilibrium moisture uptakes ([M.sub.x] in Table 2) determined from the Langmuir model for the two processes are about the same. As mentioned in the previous paper (6). it is more reasonable to compare [M.sub.x] instead of [M.sub.f]. The probability for unbound water, [beta] is increased while the probability for bound water [gamma] remains the same. The above diffusion results suggest that hygrothermal history has an effect on the diffusion behavior in BMI.
3.2. DMA Spectra of BMI
Network structures of BMI after absorption-desorption-reabsorption hygrothermal conditionings were characterized by dynamic mechanical analysis (Fig. 2). Before the DMA test, the moisture saturation contents for specimens after the absorption and reabsorption processes were 4.5 wt% and 4.7 wt%. Respectively. The desorption specimen was dried to a constant weight from the saturated specimen. Although moisture content is expected to be reduced during the DMA testing, the effect of absorbed moisture on DMA spectra of BMI conditioned by absorption, desorption, and reabsorption is still significant. Figure 2 suggests that absorbed moisture acts as plasticizer in the resin. Shear storage moduli, G'. of the saturated specimens from absorption and reabsorption conditionings, start to decrease at around 120[degrees]C, and the rubber plateau shear storage moduli are also lower than those of the desorption specimen. The plasticization effect is more apparent for the reabsorption conditioned specimen than for the absorption conditioned specimen. i.e., the shear storage moduli were further decreased after reabsorption conditioning. The damping peak is broader in the saturated BMI. The [T.sub.g], if defined as the temperature at which the peak value of the Tan [delta] curve is located, of all three samples are the same. This s uggests that no further curing reaction has taken place in BMI resin during the hygrothermal cycling. Shear storage moduli after desorption are increased. The [beta] transition, which appears as a shoulder of the [alpha] transition is moved to a higher temperature after the absorption-desorption cycling. The above findings suggest that the network structure of BMI can be changed during different hygrothermal conditionings, and the absorbed moisture acts as a strong plasticizer, which lowers the moduli of the resin.
3.3. Swelling Experiment
Figures 3 and 4 are the swelling profiles for the samples conditioned during absorption, desorption and reabsorption, respectively. The percentage volume change ([DELTA]V/[V.sub.0], %) in the resin is plotted against the hypothetical volume change of absorbed water ([V.sub.water]/[V.sub.0], %). The swelling efficiency with the slope equal to 1 represents swelling that would be expected if the volumes of the dry resin and the absorbed water were additive. Swelling behavior during reabsorption is found to be similar to that seen in the absorption process. The slopes, obtained from linear regression for these two processes, are close to each other in regions I and II (Table 3). Region I is from zero volume change to about 2.2% volume change, which corresponds to the initial stage of absorption. The swelling of the resin in Region I is far less than the swelling of the resin in Region II, where the swelling efficiency is increased to close to 1 at volume change above 2.2%.
In the desorption process, regions I a nd II are assigned reversely since the desorption process is opposite to the absorption process (Fig. 4). The shrinkage efficiency of the desorbed sample becomes 1 in region II. Swelling coefficient, [lambda] is defined by the following equation:
[lambda] = [(V - [V.sub.0]).sub./[V.sub.0,%]]/Moisture uptake, wt% (2)
It is found that [lambda] for both absorption and reabsorption are about the same (Table 4).
Absorption, desorption and reabsorption cycling has an effect on the hygrothermal diffusion behavior in BMI. Both absorption and reabsorption are found to be non-Fickian. Diffusivities of the desorption and reabsorption processes are the same, and both are higher than that of the absorption process (Table 1). Since the Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) results show that no new peak appears (e.g., ether group appears due to the hydrolysis reaction) and no peak disappears during each conditioning process, the non-Fickian diffusion in the reabsorption process is not because of chemical reaction in BMI. No observable microscopic or macroscopic damages are found in the matrix even after exhaustive examination of the samples using optical microscopy. This further confirms that the non-Fickian diffusion behavior is caused by the interaction between water and BMI matrix.
The network structure of BMI is believed to have changed during this hygrothermal cycling. It is also believed that the network structure of BMI is relaxed after hygrothermal conditioning (6). The above findings are consistent with the present experimental results, indicating that the final volume of the desorbed specimen is slightly smaller than the original volume of the unconditioned specimen. At the same time, a small amount of residual water is found to remain in the system. These findings suggest that the network structure is altered, resulting in a slightly packed volume with tightly bound water inside the BMI resin. A modified diffusion path may be created after the absorption-desorption process since the diffusivity in desorption is the same as in the subsequent reabsorption process. The modified diffusion path makes moisture easier to diffuse in the beginning of the reabsorption process, i.e., the diffusivity of reabsorption is higher than that of absorption, and the [beta] value is increased in th e reabsorption process. Since the amount of free volume and the number of polar groups in the system remain about the same, [M.sub.x] and the swelling behavior are not much affected by the hygrothermal cycling.
Residual water after desorption is observed in the system. This phenomenon has been observed by many researchers (16-20). It has been reported that some of the absorbed water could not be removed unless a higher desorption temperature is used. Two types of bound water were postulated by using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) technique and desorption experiments (20). Type I involves water molecules forming a single hydrogen bond and/or dispersion bonding with epoxy resin network. This type of water is more easily desorbed from the resin. Type I bound water acts as a plasticizer, facilitating the movement of the network. Type II bonding results from water forming multiple hydrogen bonds with the resin network, possessing a higher activation energy and the water is harder to be removed from the resin. Type II bound water does not act as plasticizer but forms bridges between structural segments in BMI. The increases in ([beta]-transition temperature observed in the desorbed sample (Fig. 2) may be related to Type II bound water in the system. It is clear that the rate of hydrogen bonding process in BMI is rather slow (6). It may take years for material to become saturated with water if at all possible. Material may degrade before it is saturated with water.
A large amount of water can condense and form water dusters in polymers, leading to the formation of blister and other damage. Molecular chains are rearranged during hygrothermal conditioning. Although it is not the case for BMI resins, chemical reactions such as oxidation, hydrolysis, or depolymerization are all possible. One should take into account the environmental stability of the material when studying long-term hygrothermal diffusion behavior of polymers.
Non-Fickian diffusion behavior is observed during the absorption and reabsorption processes in BMI. The non-Fickian behavior is caused by the formation of hydrogen bonds between water and BMI. Network structure is believed to be altered during hygrothermal cycling. Residual water after desorption may be caused by the presence of tightly bound water, which needs a higher temperature to remove. No signs of microcrack formation in BMI are found during hygrothermal cycling.
The authors would like to thank Dow-UT for assisting in the fabrication of composite panels. The funding by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (Grant No. F49620-98-1-0149) is greatly appreciated.
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Table 1 Summary of Hygrothermal Cycling Data at 70[degrees]C. Absorption Desorption Reabsorption Diffusivity, [mm.sup.2]/ 2.80 3.80 3.80 sec, x [10.sup.-6] (*) Mf, % 4.20 0.03 (**) 4.50 (*)[M.sub.f]: moisture uptake at Fickian plateau. (**)Residual moisture. Table 2. Fitting Parameters for the Absorption and Reabsorption Behavior Based on the Langmuir Model. [beta] x [10.sup.-4] [gamma] x [10.sup.-4] Conditioning 1/hr 1/hr Absorption 7.0 2.0 Reabsorption 10.0 2.0 [M.sub.[infinity]] Conditioning % Absorption 5.3 Reabsorption 5.2 Table 3. Linear Regression Slopes of the Swelling Experiments. Conditioning Region I Region II Absorption 0.48 0.77 Desorption 0.44 1.00 Reabsorption 0.49 0.80 Table 4. Swelling Coefficients of BMI Under Absorption and Reabsorption Processes. [lambda] Conditioning (%[delta]V/% moisture) Absorption 0.62 Reabsorption 0.63
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December 9th, 2007 #1
C.O.W. - #103: Spongeback
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Hide this ad by registering as a memberDecember 9th, 2007 #2
thanx to romance for the topic idea I have no clue how he came to this, but it is sick enough for COW
1. A creature with a back made of sponge. No second sponge creature which is attached to the body. Just make the back of the creature...errrr...spongy
2. Only the back has to be made of sponge, not the whole body
December 9th, 2007 #3
Can it have square pants?
December 9th, 2007 #4
The first thing I thought of was Wilma Flinstone doing the dishes.
I might go in that direction.
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I also strangely thought of spongebob squarepants. I really do want to join this one but with a deadline next week and also the internet going off I might not be able to. Will try this time though!
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I'm having some problems focusing on painting atm... perhaps a spongeback is the cure...
Spongebacks have no problem cleaning their backs, while taking a shower, have they?
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December 10th, 2007 #8
This is a tricky subject but I like that. It's going to be really interesting to see what everyone creates on this one. I definitely have some ideas and I am looking to try and keep my colors tame on this one instead of being so over saturated.
December 10th, 2007 #9
Guess I'll go first then.
It's just a WIP, obviously. Never done anything like this in Photoshop before, but it was quite a fun experience.
I guess it's some kind of cave dweller. Which dwells in caves which are wet. Not caves which are dry.
It sucks not to have a scanner, but using a camera actually gave a rough and (If you'd ask me) cool look.
I'm quite new here, don't know if this is good enough for COW-material.
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Don't really know where to go from here. Any help? I'm thinking about a background, but dunno if it'll turn out any good, since I don't have a wacom tablet.
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December 10th, 2007 #10
Iambanana: I think you need more work on it to make it COW material. Some tips that might help you.
-Try defining the creature a bit more. Think how it functions and how its shape evolved from there. Why are the front paws like fins? Does it swim a lot? If it swims a lot shouldnt they be bigger. Are the back legs that big and powerfull for a reason? You need to put some thought into that so the design becomes more coherent. It looks very much like a fairly shapeless blob with a sponge on its back right now.
-Try to find a focal point and put the stronger contrasts and details in this area. Upscale your image and try to work in the details. Find your lightsource(s) in your image and adjust the lighter parts accordingly! To get a fresh view on your design, try flipping the image horizontally once in a while.
-Try putting in some background, to give us the viewer a reference on how big this thing is. Its hard to judge its size by now.
I hope these things help you along. And there still is enough time left to take this to the next level. Keep at it!
December 10th, 2007 #11
Thanks for the advice! Those front paws were actually just to make the creature look stupid and pathetic, but you're right; They wouldn't function very nicely.
I've thought about the contrasts and shades, but I'm just a little scared of overdoing it and ruining it. The light was supposed to be coming from the right and from those blue threads, but I guess I need to make it more obvious.
I might not be able to do anything about the front legs, but I'll give the other stuff a try. Maybe put some fur on its head and stuff, to make it more interesting. Try to give its skin some texture.
Thanks again.
December 11th, 2007 #12
SuperV does bring up some excellent points. I'd like to add if I may:
Think about what it would take to bring this guy to life. Imagine you've gone to the zoo, and you see him/her sitting in a tank or pen or whatever the particular habitat that has been provided. What would this creature look like? Then, "How would the "Spongeback" look in the wild. What is its purpose in the maelstrom of life? I know it seems like a lot for a simple cow, but in the long run, imagination is what gets the creative juices flowing. Even if you don't have a tablet.
On the technical side, study the anatomy of a hippo or rhino to fully get a feel for the anatomical breakdown of what appears to be a docile, but heavily armored and dangerous creature. You could even learn a bit from the Manatee if you had to. The point is, and it turns out its true, technique will get you so far, but believability is the key. Go with what nature has provided my friend, and you can't go too wrong. Hope this helps!
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December 11th, 2007 #13
iambabana also have a look at nature books, these can realy help, both on technique and colouring and also ideas. Another thing you should think about, your painting in digital, dont worry so much about ruining your art. Paint in layers, then if theres something you dont like then just simply delete or hide that layer and then you can do something else instead or go back to the original. Just play around with your image and experiment, that is sometimes the best ways to learn.
December 11th, 2007 #14
So after a long and extended "vacation" though that is hardly the word for it, I've come back with some sort of determination, and want to have some fun with the COWs. So I'm joining in? I hope.
Presenting Snarf and Bob:
It's a start I suppose. I know it looks like Snarf is standing on or through.. er something, on Bob's tail. But I'm actually moving Bob over to the other side of Snarf there...
Next step I guess is colour base... unless someone has suggestions?
December 11th, 2007 #15
After a few sketches I came up with this one. It lives in muddy rivers and scoops up mud and silt for food. I was thinking the sponges could be either some type of odd growth, or they could be used for breathing.
Here's an update.
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December 12th, 2007 #16
Okay I was a dumbass and posted this originally in the finals thread. Xol's entry isn't here in the posting thread, but I'll make my comments about it here:
Xol, that's the best design I've seen in a while. He's like one of those auto-inflating life boats or mattresses. And I like the fact he's sort of a biped caterpillar.
It's not the most rendered illustration I've ever seen, but I don't know if it matters. I 'get' the idea the second I see it, and that's great.
Plus the erectile/sponge function makes perfect sense. And here I was looking up pics of morels and things...
Well done.
Fozz, sorry about the mistake. I think I successfully deleted it from the wrong thread.
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LOL Fozz
Hey what can I say? It took me nine hours yesterday to set up some new hardware for my computer only to find out at the end that for 8 hours and 35 minutes of that time, it was working properly, I just didn't know how to use it.
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December 12th, 2007 #19
What creature would you all like see me do? Number 1, 2, or 3?
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I definitely agree with your comment about the rendering, looking at it clinically I can see it's pretty scratchy - particularly the lower image. In fact, looking at it now I can see I've screwed up with a layer merge, so the colour goes over the edges in places. FFS, how hard is it to remember to only 'merge visible'? :/
Still, I feel like I'm really only finding my feet with digital colouring, so I'm not gonna angst over it too much. Thanks again man.
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Lege1 -
I had a little trouble reading the text on those, but I liked concept 2 the best from what I could see - it seemed a more graceful (efficient) setup for an organism. It's totally believable that an aquatic predator would develop a disguise to trick its prey into coming close enough to snatch. It's kind of like a moray eel that uses its own body as a lair, or like a snapping turtle that floats on the surface instead of lurking in the mud at the bottom.
As you've got a solid basic concept, my questions would then be about the rest of its life cycle - have you thought about how it moves itself out of danger (or how it manages to avoid *needing to*), about how it breeds, and that sort of thing?
I know you may not need to go down into it that far, but it could be useful for working on
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Oh, sorry jfwalls, I missed your post in there. I wish I had more crits to offer, but you seem to have the conceptual side of things pretty well in hand. I did just want to say, though, that those are some damn nice polyps you've got going on there.
December 12th, 2007 #23
here is my idea... I'm having a little trouble on the painting part.
December 12th, 2007 #24
Lege1: I'd have to agree with Xol, I ike number 2 as well.
December 12th, 2007 #25
Im gonna attempt t this.
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Hey Mrianna, what's the go with your little guys? Their tails look like handles. Are they some kind of futuristic GM cleaning lizard cooked up by mad, lazy scientists?
December 12th, 2007 #27
Thanks Xol. I'm worried though that it seems a little bit too much like a fish with some sponges stuck on it though. I feel like I should integrate the sponge more into the design like your is.
Lege1: I like you 2nd design the best as well.
maeganite: It's very flat right now. Get some reference for the spongy part, and work on making the animal skin look more textured.
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I'd think about looking more closely at what kind of advantage the spongy polyp colony gives to the creature, in the evolutionary sense. I mean, you've presented it as what is essentially an alternative to gills, but is that all it does? It's a pretty elaborate growth, and looks like it'd be a pain to have to cart around, so how does it help to make the creature survive and thrive better in its environment?
It's a bottom-feeding scavenger, and it has what seems a fairly efficient feeding mechanism (a scooop-like mouth) so I can't imagine the sponge would be needed in obtaining sustenance, so perhaps could it have an excretory purpose? Or a defensive purpose (maybe something as simple as camouflage)? Or could it perhaps encourage some kind of symbiotic relationship with another organism (or group of organisms)?
Yeah, I reckon you've still got a lot of room to move if you did decide to extend your concept.
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Thanks Xol. Yeah, I'd originally had a big shovel shaped beak on it's head with no mouth. The idea was that it scooped up piles of silt, and would filter out plankton like creatures for food. I thought the shovel nose looked kind of dumb, so I went with a big mouth, but now what to make the sponges do?
I like the camouflage idea. That was something I'd thought of, but figured it would be too simple of a use. However, simple is usually better!


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