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I first tried this coffee many years ago before I found my coffee of choice and I recently had a cup and it was just awful, I am in no way a coffee snob, I will drink any instant but this has to be one of the worst tasting coffee's I have ever come across, hopefully my review will warn other potential drinkers out there.
Firstly the jar of this coffee is pretty regular to any other brand, it is in a slim, tallish jar that has a label with palish blue colouring , yellow coffee in a mug (what kind of coffee comes out yellow??) and a deeper blue mug with yellow writing. I am not bothered by the aesthetics of a product as long as it works or tastes good but this design isn't good, the colours clash and it just looks cheap and lacking quality. The screw top is also blue in colour and is made of thin plastic. It definitely wouldn't stand the test of being thrown on the ground. The glass is thin and lightweight as well as the cap which is just another way that shows this brand lacks quality.
On opening the screw cap lid there is a freshness seal which is something I suppose, this is easily removable by peeling it off, when you do so there is no strong aroma of coffee that is evident with many other brands. This was my first inkling that this is a very weak coffee and nothing like the middle grade that I am used to. The granules are like powder they are small and gritty. To make I add a heaped spoon to my cup and top up with boiling water, again the cup is lacking that warming aroma I am so used to. To be fair the powder does dissolve easily which is evident when I add a splash of milk. The colour that is left is nothing like a strong, rich brown but has a more very weak tea colouring to it, even stron tea has a better colour which doesn't bode well.
On tasting this coffee my fears were evident when there was absolutely no coffee flavour at all, it was a taste of lightly flavoured water with a sort of gravely taste to it. It was just terrible, I can't describe how awful it tasted. I have never tasted "coffee" with it, it's an insult to coffee by naming this as such. My mum is not a fan of strong coffee, she much prefers a mild, weaker taste and yet even she couldn't stand this, it's just far too weak. If you add extra powder you end up with floaters which I just didn't even consider drinking the cup and the rest ended up sat in a cupboard and eventually thrown out. I wouldn't serve this to my worst enemy. As I said I am no coffee snob and I will drink anything from Tesco's to Douwe Egberts or fancy "proper" coffee but to drink this is sinful, it is singularly the worst tasting beverage I have ever tried. I am giving this one star simply because I can't give it any lower but I urge anyone considering this to run and never look back because if there is anyone out there who enjoy's this, they are a rare breed few and far between!
I like my coffee hot strong and sweet ! Despite this I somehow found myself drinking a cup of mellow birds .(I was at my sisters house and it was the only coffee she had!)
Fair play to the coffee it does what it says on the label, that is produce a very mellow cup of coffee . And when I say mellow I mean weak! I was hopeful that Mellow Birds coffee would be rich and smooth but milder in taste than my ususal preference. This isn't the case, I found the coffee to have a nasty taste, not rich at all but very weak and with a strange taste almost like off coffee. As opposed to being smooth the coffee was watery. The other disapointing thing about this coffee was the lack of caffeine boost that it gave, no little pick me up from this cup!
On the positive side the coffee is easy to make(as with all instant coffee simply add hot water , milk and sugar and stir!).Mellow Birds is a very fine powder rather than granules and it dissolves almost immediately upon pouring on the hot water.
Packaging wise its a bit 1980s, a standard enough glass jar but with slightly tacky bright yellow
And blue label!
Price wise this coffee is a bit cheaper than some other brands, its under two pounds for a 100ml jar.On balance this might be a coffee for those who don't like strong coffees but are looking for a hot drink.
I don't normally drink instant coffee very often as I have a Nespresso machine, and I much prefer to make an espresso using a Nespresso coffee capsule and then turn this into a latte, a cappuccino, or an iced latte. However I always like to have a jar of instant coffee in the cupboard in case if emergencies; for example if I've ran out of coffee capsules, or if I'm running late in the morning and I need my morning caffeine fix as quickly as possible.
My instant coffee of choice is always Mellow Bird's, I think this stems from the fact that I grew up drinking Mellow Bird's as this as this was the instant coffee that my mum always bought, in fact it still is as she still buys it now. Most supermarkets seem to sell Mellow Bird's, however I have to admit that I very rarely see it on offer anywhere. It's normally just over £2 for a 100g jar.
Mellow Bird's is as the name would suggest a very mellow and mild tasting coffee, so if you are after something tar like which you can stand your spoon up then then this ain't for you. My father in law drinks absolutely industrial strength coffee (which is definitely tar like, and it wouldn't surprise me if you could actually stand your spoon up in it) and he won't touch a mug of Mellow Bird's at our house, in fact he brings his own supply of coffee in a small food bag and drinks this instead!
I absolutely love the taste of Mellow Bird's, yes it is a bit wimpy and mild, but it has a really delicious and mellow (haha) taste, and I think a slightly rich and creamy taste. It doesn't have a bitter coffee taste at all, and it leaves no unpleasant aftertaste at all either.
I always used a heaped teaspoon of the coffee powder in a large coffee mug, which I then fill to around three quarters full with boiling water, and then I fill the remaining quarter of the mug with skimmed milk. I like milky or creamy coffee, rather than strong espresso type coffee, and I think that's probably why I like Mellow Bird's so much as the coffee itself has that slightly rich and creamy taste which lends itself really well to milky drinks.
My husband isn't as keen on Mellow Bird's as I am, he thinks that it's too mild and he would normally prefer a stronger coffee. He does drink it though, although occasionally he will pick up a jar of a stronger instant coffee for a change.
I am not a big coffee drinker, definitely more of a tea type of gal but Mellow Birds is the one coffee I've drank on and off since childhood. Mainly because it was the one my Mum used to buy and I've continued to do the same. Be aware if you are a serious coffee fan and like your coffee strong and percolated, this one isn't for you. The flavours in it are very subtle and they are sooo right about the "mellow" part of the name (less so about the birds...there are no birds in this coffee). 100g of the coffee is about £2.20 in most supermarkets but I'm sure you can get it cheaper on offer. The 100g tends to last us a good few months as neither of us are major coffee drinkers.
==My Opinion==
I love the smell of coffee and Mellow Birds doesn't disappoint. It hasn't got that overwhelming smell of coffee as some of the hardcore stuff has but it does smell quite delicious. I put about a spoonful of the coffee into a cup (it is instant - just add water) and pour the milk in before the water, not sure why it just seems to make it taste creamier and frothier. I'm certain that is all in the mind though! The coffee doesn't have that "hit the back of your throat" nor the "leave a sour taste in your mouth" nor the "leave you with terrible breath" that many of the other hardcore type of coffees have and for these reasons and the mild flavour of the coffee, that is what makes it my favourite. Sometimes of course it just isn't enough and for a real coffee flavour I'll use Carte Noire granules but majority of the time, the Mellow Birds is just what the doctor ordered. The coffee isn't in beans or granules but a fine powder in between the grain size of gravy granules and sugar.
For the mild flavour and the ease that I can make this into a nice coffee, I really like Mellow Birds. It also isn't too expensive for the length of time it lasts us. It makes a nice milky and mellow coffee but I make sure I have some stronger stuff in just in case it is needed, particularly for guests who I know like stronger coffee. For coffee connoisseurs, this probably isn't one for you but for people who like the smell and taste of coffee without the full-on hit of the caffeine fuelled ground beans then perhaps this would be one to try?
There have been a lot of good offers on my favourite coffees lately and the beverages store in our kitchen is well-stocked indeed - not least as a consequence of my burgeoning interest in trying out flavoured teas.
Before opening a new jar of Gold Blend yesterday, I decided I should finish up a couple of part jars of instant coffee that have been kicking around the back of the cupboard for too long. In so doing, I would reacquaint myself with the coffee and also free up some more space in the cupboard.
So it was than that I came upon a jar of Mellow Birds that had been bought in especially for a guest whose favourite brand we knew this to be. I had decided long ago that this coffee was far too mild and inconsequential for me and I haven't drunk any for ages.
The sell by date is this month so there being little time to lose, I brewed myself a cup and set about the taste test.
Firstly, however, it felt a bit strange to be drinking powdered coffee (which used to be the norm in the olden days before these new fangled granules were introduced) but it looked good and in introducing a full spoonful of the powder into the mug, I felt as if I would be getting a good full taste. After topping up the mug with water which was just off the boil and adding a dash of milk, I took a sip and was pleasantly surprised at the fact that it actually tasted quite good.
Yes, there is no doubt that it is a very mild coffee, but that of course is a major part of the appeal and I know of several people who have been put off coffee when it is served very strong and for them this is a good option.
To a coffee nut, however, drinking this Mellow Birds could be likened to going into a pub and ordering a pint of lemonade shandy when you're not the nominated driver. Although it is perfectly palatable and good enough o polish off the remainder in the jar, I won't be rushing out to buy a replacement. (David - if you happen to be reading this, then bring your own coffee next time you come to stay!)
The instant coffee powder is light brown in colour and comes in a plain glass recyclable jar - mine's a 200g jar but 100g is also widely available - with the trademark blue screw lid. The paper jar-wrap shows a steaming hot cup of milky looking coffee in a blue mug. The coffee is described as being Deliciously Mild. There is no further detail on the jar as to instructions for making (I used one heaped teaspoonful) or even an ingredients list - which I thought was quite unusual. Mellow Birds is a Kraft brand so more information will be available via their website.
Most of the major supermarkets will stock this brand but because it doesn't sell in high volumes, you will seldom get more than one or two facings on the shelf.
I have also tried this coffee made with milk and with a dash of Baileys and a bit of cream on top. Drunk this way, the mellow taste of the coffee is suitably masked by the Baileys and that's how I shall probably choose to finish the bottle as a bit of a nightcap.
Packaging -
100g Clear jar, blue plastic lid, which you tune to open or close. A mixture if light blue and dark blue label, which has a picture of a blue mug filled with coffee and the words 'deliciously mild'.
The Brand -
The makers of this instant coffee powder is Kraft. I was surprised at this as I never related them to hot drinks.
The Product -
The coffee powder is very tiny powdery granules.
Direct of use -
For a light, just right coffee I would recommend only half a tea sppon. For quite a strong coffee I would recommend one or one and a half tea spoons. Add boiling water and stor. The coffee is very light and has a nice 'coffee' aromour which isn't over powering like some coffees can be. After adding milk the coffee is quite frothy.
The Price -
When I first bought this it was on offer at my local supermarket for £1.00, it is now priced at £2.10.
If you like a coffee that us light and not too strong I would definately recommend Mellow Birds.
Mellow Birds was always my favourite coffee, nowadays I stiil drink quite a lot of coffee, but seem to have moved to stronger granulated instant coffees, I thought Mellow Birds would probably now seem too weak and mild. Last week having run out of coffee I drove down to my local Murco garage which houses a Cost Cutter Supermarket, all the coffee seemed a bit pricey, at £1.99 for a 100g jar, Mellow Birds was the cheapest, so I bought a jar and am pleased I did. Coffee must be like an old friend meeting one again after a gap of a few years, and you soon see what you probably have forgotten : why you liked them in the first place.
A mug of Mellow Birds is a very nice coffee experience.Break through the gold seal of the jar and you find a lightish coloured coffee powder. It doesn't have a very powerful aroma, so doesn't seem very special so far. Personally I then add about double the ammount I would normally use, ie at least 2 teaspoonfuls, add just boiled water top up with whatever milk you fancy, check the colour is a nice rich brown, then drink, and enjoy." Mellow Birds will make you smile"
I am not usually a fan of milky coffee, but it probably would be as good made with milk. The fact I really prefer instant to most other coffees may indicate a lack of good taste on my part, I remember not long ago watching Janet Street-Porter on TV refusing to drink coffee on the grounds that it was instant muck or some such description,, I don't care I like it.
Its easy to spot on the Supermarket shelf, its a plain glass jar, probably the only coffee on sale with a cheery blue and yellow label.Produced by Kraft foods, its a very distinctive warming coffee when made as suggested.I don't plan to forget it again, in fact I'll go and make a cup now.
I have never really been a massive coffee drinker, until I started my latest job and now I cant seem to get enough of the stuff. I do however like it quite strong and can't have it with milk. I came across this product while I was shopping in Iceland and seen that it was on a special deal so picked it up. When I got it home, I realised I should have read the label properly and was a bit disappointed when I read 'deliciously mild'.
I put it in the back of the cupboard thinking it wasnt the product for me until the time came when i had exhausted my supplies of Nescafe. I made a mellow birds, expecting it to taste like flavoured water but I have to say I was surprised. Yes, it is mellow (as the name would suggest) but still a very rich and tasty coffee without being overpowering, it has a somewhat creamy texture and leaves a very nice froth on top which is not something that you often get with instant coffees. This product, in my opinion, also has a somewhat 'creamy' taste to it. It is also very easy to drink - ie, it serves the caffine craving without sending you jittery if you drink more than three cups. It is intersting to note that this product is in the form of a powder, rather than a coffee granuale, which may be the reason for is smoothness.
A friend of mine, who informed me that she loves this brand tells me that it works amazingly as a milky coffee (ie, made with hot milk instead of water) but being a non milk drinker, I cant comment on that.
I have always been a big coffee drinker. Instant, ground, cappuccino, I'm not fussy really. The only stipulation I have when it does come to coffee is that it mustn't be too strong, and must be quite milky. This is because I find overly-strongly tasting coffee is a bit over-powering for my own particular tastes.
This fact alone brings me to tell you about Mellow Bird's. This brand of coffee has been available for as long as I can remember really. Widely available in all good grocery stores and supermarkets, the brand is instantly recognisable with its bright blue coloured lid and labelling to the front of the jar.
The coffee is quite commonly sold in 100g jars, although I am pretty sure there used to be a larger jar available too. I have not seen said larger jar on my supermarket shelf for quite some time though, so please don't quote me on this!
Anyway, Mellow Bird's main marketing 'angle' is that the coffee is MILD. Much, much milder than say fresh, ground coffee and in my opinion Mellow Bird's is also much milder than other brands of instant coffee too.
The coffee itself is different in appearance to other brands because it is much more fine in texture than say a coffee with 'granules'. I do regularly buy a brand of 'granule' type coffee too, but the Mellow Bird's coffee on the other hand is more like a fine powder.
The little bit of 'blurb' on the reverse of the packaging sums it up quite nicely when stating "Your Mellow Bird's coffee beans have been carefully selected and mellow roasted for a delicious mild taste".
The Mellow Bird's company is manufactured by Kraft, the same company that makes cheeses and other foodstuffs. There is no nutritional information on the packaging, label or jar itself.
What I find with Mellow Bird's is that there is no chance at all that I have accidentally made the coffee too over-powering or strong when I have prepared it. I do find that this is just not possible with this brand. That said though, I do find that the taste is quite delicious and just as satisfying as any other brand that I buy on a regular basis.
My partner - who likes his coffee much stronger than I like mine - does drink Mellow Bird's on occasion and he has actually commented that the taste of the Mellow Bird's coffee is much more pleasant than our other usual brand. I would have to wholeheartedly agree with him on that point, although I do really enjoy the milder- tasting aspect from Mellow Bird's too.
The coffee is quite 'light' although it is not tasteless. I do find that the taste is very satisfying and that it is just the right blend for my own taste buds. I do find every cup of the stuff makes me want another! I particularly like drinking the coffee in the winter time as I do find there is something soothing and almost comfortable about the brand and the coffee.
Another important point to note is that there is no residue from the actual coffee powder when drinking Mellow Bird's. I have found that this is a problem in the past with other brands of powdered instant coffee but I have never found this to be evident with Mellow Bird's.
All in all I would highly recommend this coffee, particularly if you are like me, and don't particularly enjoy having your socks blown off by a huge burst of dark, strong coffee every morning. I like my coffee to 'compliment' my morning, not scream in its ear, after all!
I bought my 100g jar of Mellow Bird's coffee this week in my local Asda supermarket, who was actually running a promotion on the coffee at the time. I managed to buy two of these 100g jars for £3. The individual price of the jars is £1.88.
I am going to award the Mellow Bird's coffee full marks because I would really recommend giving it a try and I really enjoy it thoroughly. I cannot fault anything about it and will continue to buy it for years to come!
Your Mellow Bird's coffee beans have been carefully selected and mellow roasted for a delicious mild taste.


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Good observation ncc.
wonderful.... Thanks
Please post some images of Pantiless aunties.
good ideas
ya this is obviously right that only some over aged woman do not wear panties but most of new generation girls and ladies wear it
more even they r in some fationable look
they have agreat choiches for that also
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Ladies in small towns still go pantiless, majority of them, specially in summers. My friend who is a gynae and has a practice in a small town in UP tells me majority of the married women who come to his clinic are pantiless, although some are hairless as well.
Btw, pantiless is the rage in west, many young girls prefer to go pantiless or with thongs which is almost like beign without panties.
This had happened when I was moving to 3rd standard or 4th standard. Summer vacations were going on at that time. I don't remember exactly when it happened. But it had happened during my innocent childhood days only. Some memories are very hard to forget and we have to carry them through out our life. In those memories, this is one. During those days we had one nice pale black maid-servant who was around 25 years old (I remember her age well because my mom used to always tell our relatives that our maid-servant's age is very young who is just 23 years old and and very fast in work due to her age). She used to be very friendly with me. We used to have friendly fights and all. She used to pinch me and I used to pinch her. We used to be very close and sometimes, when we both are alone she used to hold my penis over my shorts and pull it just for fun. I used to get angry and used to try lifting her saree up to pull her pussy. But most of the times, I was not successfull in lifting up her saree because when ever I try to raise her saree, she used to keep her hands on her thighs and prevent me from lifting her saree further. As the days are passing, I was becoming very desperate to lift her saree and pull her vagina. Then on one fine day, I was able to touch her vagina. Now I shall tell you people how it had happened. On that lucky day, She was standing in the living room and eating dosa (south indian food) while watching television. The time was around 2:00 or 3:00 p.m. Since it is an after-noon, my mom was sleeping in the first floor She was in her deep sleep. So she could not see what was happening in the living room which is in ground floor. So during that time, I slowly went near her and sat near her legs. She just looked at me suspiciously for a moment and again continued watching the television. I thought she got a doubt on me that I came to lift her saree and will become alert. But She was in her own world watching some serial. Then quickly, I raised her saree and petticoat up till her knees and I inserted my hand into her petticoat from below and touched her vagina. When I touched her vagina, she didn't say anything or she didn't react also. She just continued watching the television while I was meadling with her vagina. At that time, I could simply feel her vagina. I could not see her vagina because my face was inside her petticoat at her knee level and it was too dark. Since I am an innoncent child at that time having no knowledge about these things, touching her vagina was like touching our head. I could feel only hairs. The only difference is that the skin on her vagina is very soft as compared to the skin of our head. Then after some time, she just moved away. Then from that day onwards, her behaviour towards me changed little bit. She was not as close to be as before and was trying to avoid me saying that your mother is calling you, go from here like that. This things(avoiding me) continued for only few days.
Actually rural Rajasthani women, the young ones are quite sexy with skinny bodies. They are also quite comfortable with nudity and sexuality once you are in their circle of trust. I have visited Rajasthan many times, the Pushkar mela as well as had the chance to stay for an extended time in villages. The typical Rajasthani women wear ghagra choli and its among the sexiest dress as usually the ghagra is worn below the navel and the choli barely covers their ample bossoms. Being in the desert there is absolutely no privacy and most women grow up without that notion. There is also no indoor plumbing in rural areas. This would give an outsider plenty of opportunities to see beautiful women in various stages of nudity and as long as you don't act consipicuous and stare at them, you can casually have wonderful views. Most Rajasthani women would bathe semi nude or sometimes totally nude depending on the situation near their wells or canals. You can also find them peeing in the open sand and they are not shy about it as they take it as a natural act. My foreign friends, specially the women were quite impressed at this practical attitude. Its a common sight to see them squat right in the crowd if they have to pee, usually they just lift their hems and spread their legs and expertly pee without revealing much. When they have to defecate it is usually behind a dune with their ass covered by it, in case they see strangers, they don't bother to get up and in known company as long as its not their village males or elders, they have no qualms on their exposure. In the morning if you go for a walk, you will find rows of women, young and old urinating and defecating on the dunes. Their ghagras all raised up to show their wonderful assets. I walked by and counted almost eight exposed pussies in various stages of pee. Usually when they sit on ground or charpois, their ghagras ride up to reveal wonderufl no panties pussies, usually hairy in most cases. I remember sitting near a canal in the afternoon and this whole bunch of women came to bathe themselves. I thought they would tell me to leave but they didn't even bother, they wished me and went on their business in various stages of undress, the teens take their clothes off fully, the adults usually their tops and when they clean themselves they would usually lift their inner thihgs and pussies which would be visible then. As long as you act normal, you can enjoy all this without getting lynched. Don't take this as a sign of their promiscuity as they are firercely proud and will take exceptions to any kind of advancement from males.
Bhai tum bahut lucky ho. Mumbai main to yah sab dekhne nahin milta haia. Bhai kuch photo ho to post karo yaar main to padh kar he pagal ho gaya. Bina panties ki itni sari ladies dkhne ka maza hi kuch aur hai.
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Titanium foams of relative density ranging from 0.3 to 0.9 were produced by titanium powder sintering procedures and tested in uniaxial compression at strain rates ranging from 0.01 to 2,000 s−1. The material microstructure was examined by X-ray tomography and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) observations. The foams investigated are strain rate sensitive, with both the yield stress and the strain hardening increasing with applied strain rate, and the strain rate sensitivity is more pronounced in foams of lower relative density. Finite element simulations were conducted modelling explicitly the material's microstructure at the micron level, via a 3D Voronoi tessellation. Low and high strain rate simulations were conducted in order to predict the material's compressive response, employing both rate-dependant and rate-independent constitutive models. Results from numerical analyses suggest that the primary source of rate sensitivity is represented by the intrinsic sensitivity of the foam's parent material.
Titanium and its alloys can be characterized by pronounced strain hardening [
Several authors have addressed the mechanical response of cellular solids via FE simulations. Shen
In this paper we shall use 3D Voronoi tessellations to reproduce the microstructure of sintered Ti foams of relative density 0.3–0.9; FE predictions will be employed to understand the nature of the material's strain rate sensitivity.
Sintered Ti powders and foams were produced from 99.9% purity Titanium using the process described in [
Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and X-ray micro tomography were used to examine the microstructure of the foams and to measure pore size distribution. It was observed that the material was made from an assembly of sintered powder particles of polyhedral shape. Two levels of porosity were visible in the material: (1) a macro-porosity which results from the foaming process; (2) a micro-porosity resulting from incomplete sintering of the Ti powder (
Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) images of high relative density (
Foams of densities
In order to measure the dependence of the material response upon the rate of strain, dynamic uniaxial compression tests were performed on circular cylindrical samples of diameter 11 mm and height 5 mm.
Medium Rate Experiments: A hydraulic machine was used to load the sample. A light steel piston compressed the foam specimens at velocities of the order of 0.05 ms−1, corresponding to imposed strain rates of the order of 10 s−1. High-speed photography was employed to measure strains.
High Rate: In order to achieve a strain rate of the order of 1,000 s−1, a split pressure Hopkinson bar (SPHB) setup was used [
Due to the limited size of the specimens in comparison to microstructural features, scatter was significant. This is shown in
Abaqus was employed to perform static and dynamic simulations of the foams response. The microstructure of the foams was reproduced using a random 3D Voronoi tessellation [
Compressive loading was applied by imposing a displacement on the top and bottom faces of the mesh. Periodic boundary conditions were applied on lateral faces, imposing that opposite lateral faces moved by a uniform displacements, perpendicular to the faces and of equal and opposite amount. J2 incremental plasticity was used to model deformation of the foams parent material, and the strain hardening was chosen to be isotropic and was calibrated against the data for the sintered powders of density 0.9 shown in
At all compressive strain rates, foams initially deform elastically and subsequently collapse plastically by flattening of the macro-pores perpendicularly to the loading direction. Correspondingly, strain hardening is observed in the macroscopic response, due to progressive self-contact of the internal surfaces of the pores. A separate set of simulations, conducted employing a perfectly plastic response, confirmed that the predicted macroscopic strain hardening is due partially to pore self-contact and partially to the intrinsic strain hardening characteristic of the parent material. At compressive axial strains in the range 0.15–0.3, micro-cracking is observed. At sufficiently high axial strains the strain hardening rate increases for these foams, due to material densification by complete closure of the pores (densification).
The static and dynamic mechanical response of the foams is sensitive to relative density; elastic modulus, flow stress and strain hardening rate increase with the foam relative density. Comparisons of the measured stress–strain responses at different strain rates revealed that the material response is sensitive to the applied strain rate. Sintered Ti powder (
FE predictions help understanding of the origin of strain rate sensitivity.
The Ti foams under investigation displayed strain rate sensitivity, with both yield stress and strain hardening rate increased with increasing strain rate. Strain rate sensitivity appears to be more pronounced for foams of lower relative density: numerical analyses suggest that the primary source of rate sensitivity is represented by the intrinsic sensitivity of the sintered powders, however micro-inertial effects intervene for rapid loading of foams of lower relative density.
The Authors acknowledge financial support from the Department of Engineering Science and Worcester college at Oxford University and also the National Research Council Canada (Industrial Materials Institute, material manufacturing) for providing specimen material.


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For teachers, grading quiz results for papers manually is definitely a hard job. Google Docs provides a good way for teachers to create online quizzes for teaching and learning, you can view the last posts about creating quizzes and sharing quizzes with Google Docs. But teachers, do you know how to grade the quizzes automatically? If you don't know, this tutorial will give you the details.
Google Docs supports 7 question types: Text, Paragraph text, Multiple choice, Checkboxes, Choose from a list, Scale and Grid. Only multiple choice questions created by Google Docs can be graded automatically. This tutorial will show you the steps to grade the multiple-choice quiz with Google Docs.
Step 1 – Enter answer key
To simplify the grading work, take the quiz yourself before any students take the quiz. Enter the right answers for the quiz and then click Submit.
Step 2 – Invite learners to take the quiz
To simplify the grading work, take the quiz yourself before any students take the quiz. Enter the right answers for the quiz and then click Submit.
Step 3 – Using Formula to grade the quiz
1. Now go back to your Google Docs. You will see your quiz as one of your saved documents. Click on it and you'll find all responses in a spreadsheet.
Column A shows the date and time of each response, you can view when the quiz-takers take the quiz. Column B shows the student ID which identifies the unique student and all of your questions in subsequent column C, D, E.
2. Grade each question with IF formula
- The IF formula is similar with Excel, the syntax for the IF function is:=IF ( test, then_value, otherwise_value ) test – a value or expression that is tested to see if it is true or false.
then_value – the value that is displayed if then_value is true.
- Input question 1, 2 and 3 by sequence to column F, G and H to store the score for question 1, 2 and 3.
- In cell F3, enter "=if($C3=$C$2,100,0)", and then select and drag the cell to the end of the question column7. You will see the score of question 1 for each student is graded automatically.
- Then, enter "=if($D3=$D$2,100,0)" and "=if($E3=$E$2,100,0)" to G3 and H3, and do the same steps as F3. After these, you will view the score of each question for each student.
otherwise_value – the value that is displayed if then_value is false.
3. Summary the score for each student
Input Total Score to column I to store the total score for each student.
In cell I3, enter "=sum(F3,G3,H3)" to calculate the total score for each student, and then select and drag I3 to I7. Each student's score for taking the quiz is shown on column I. You saved all that time for grading the quiz with the Formula!
Step 4 – Export the quiz score
Google Docs lets you download the quiz score spreadsheet as CSV, HTML, Text, Excel, OpenOffice and PDF format. By clicking File -> Download as, you will get the score report with ease.
You also can view the summary with graphs charting. Particularly for knowing how much knowledge students master, the summary response is great – especially since you can always click "see complete responses" and have them available to you immediately.
Google Docs is really a useful tool for teaching and learning at the aspect of creating quizzes for assessment. Besides Google Docs, You can create Flash quizzes with QuizCreator and track the quiz results with its QuizCreator Online.
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LEGIAN, BALI–Autograph Collection, Marriott International's portfolio of independent hotels, has its first member in Asia Pacific, the 330-room Stone Hotel here.
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(Kansas City, MO, March, 2010)
At the core of Joe Washington's debut novel, Three Lives, is Nicholas Gambit, a young African American hero in training that hails from the center of the nation.
Like a lot of mid westerners, Gambit can't help but to be genuine, evident even when he's in the process of dismantling a team of well trained "people killers". This quality draws readers ever closer to him, leaving them invested in his survival and desperate to see him flourish. Without pandering, Washington's main character is extremely likeable, transporting readers into his adventures rather than merely witnessing them.
Though the story takes the reader all over the world and has shown remarkable promise with people from all backgrounds, this book will hold special interest for people of color. Except for Mosley and the Alex Cross novels by Patterson, we seldom see black characters in today's literary marketplace, both male and female, portrayed with such strength, diversity and legitimacy.
For readers of any ethnic background however, Three Lives delivers a host of attributes that will surprise and move: action that literally causes one to grip the pages of the book a little tighter; Joe's clear understanding and familiarity with issues related to combat and international espionage; and most importantly, characters that ring true because of their humanity — flaws and all.
Throughout the development process, we have endeavored to find legitimate comparison titles. The outcome of our search was surprising. We simply could not find any. Three Lives could become the new standard for African American fiction, especially in a genre that has been virtually untouched by black authors.
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Publisher: Midnight Mercury
Price: Paperback $12.99 ISBN: 9780615279930
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Availability Date: 4/30/2010
Publication Date: 5/15/2010
Pages: 357 Trim: 5.5/8.5
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Description: For most of us, one life is enough. Imagine having three. Nicholas Gambit did. One man, three very different reasons for being. Almost graduated from University and soon to leave a Kansas City ghetto he can't wait to get away from, Nicholas is drawn into a conflict he wants no part of. His world crashing down around him, surrounded by violence, he learns he has some very special talents. Even with those talents, he finds he can't protect everyone and when the nightmare is finally over, he is consumed. He is devoid of purpose, inconsolable, lost.
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Forty-Year-Old Restaurant And Other Businesses Have Been On Month-To-Month Lease Since 2008
By Sean Belk - Staff Writer
May 22, 2012 – A near 40-year-old seafood restaurant and fish market, known as "Berth 55," connected to a sport fishing operation will soon be history due to the port's plans to build a new fireboat station at the site, the Business Journal has learned.
The landing, called Queen's Wharf located at 555 Pico Ave. off the 1-710 Freeway, is occupied by about half a dozen commercial boat operators, who sublease space from Long Beach Sport Fishing, which leases the property from the Port of Long Beach. The site also has a tackle shop. The restaurant and fish market is known for selling Live crab and lobster.
But after the port put the tenants on a month-to-month lease in 2008, a letter was sent out about two weeks ago notifying the master leaseholders that the port would not be renewing their lease. The operation of about 10 small businesses now has six months, or 180 days, to move out, effective May 25, according to port spokesperson John Pope. He said the port is not providing relocation assistance.
Pope said the fireboat project still has to go through an environmental review process and be approved by the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners.
The port had conducted a study in the last few years that concluded the small landing was the only viable location for the new, permanent fireboat house and station, Pope said. The port's Fireboat Station No. 20 has to be relocated due to it being underneath the Gerald Desmond Bridge, which is being demolished and replaced by a new bridge.
Subsequently, the port is planning the construction of two new 105-foot-long advanced "next generation" fireboats being designed to counter threats of natural and manmade hazards, according to port staff. The fireboats are to be delivered in 2014.
The tenants, however, said the sport fishing operation and restaurant still provide a valuable service in the port. "We'd love to stick around," said Lawrence Maehara, manager and son of Rebeca Maehara, who took over the seafood restaurant about 24 years ago. "We've been here forever . . . We're the last place where you can go get live crab and hang out on the water in Long Beach, and that's affordable for the families in Long Beach."
Michael Redlew, general manager of the sport fishing docks, said sport fishermen built the buildings in the 1970s. The businesses employ about 50 people and have been supported by the community and the port's workforce. He said the landing provides the "only existing sport fishing operation in the port," with about seven boat operators, including party vessels and professional commercial fishing boats.
Although the recession took it's toll, cutting the businesses by almost half and making it harder to make rent, Redlew said the operation is just starting to come around. However, without a long-term lease, the operators haven't been able to invest in facilities. "We're not really sure when we became expendable," he said.
After sending a letter this month to the port and Long Beach Councilmembers Robert Garcia and Suja Lowenthal, requesting a meeting to sort out negotiations, Redlew said he has yet to receive a response.
"We have hopes for our location, ideas to offer, and willingness to maintain a positive relationship with the Port throughout this process," the letter stated. "Our history and responsibility to the Port at our location speak for themselves and we ask that you consider this before you move forward without us."
As a longshoreman, Redlew said the Berth 55 Seafood & Fish Market is also one of the last remaining places for port workers to go for a short lunch. "I don't think anybody's put much thought into the fact that if you go there at lunchtime, there's a line out the door at that place and the parking lot is full," he said. "That's something to be considered besides the sport fishing aspect of the deal."
In addition, Redlew questioned whether the landing would be the right fit for fireboats since they often cause heavy wakes due to the speed required for assisting in fires and emergencies, and may be a problem for nearby barges and other docks. "I just don't see how they're going to operate a fireboat from that position," he said.
Redlew added that the port has a responsibility to maintain the public's access to the waterfront as a trust to the state and should provide an alternative solution. "You can't just eliminate the public's access to the waterfront," he said. "We want to work with them to come up with a solution to preserve sport fishing in the port . . . and preserve the fish market and the restaurant . . . and we'd like stay at our location if possible."


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Speaking with the Observer, the dancehall veteran explains why it might be his last time performing at Jamworld.
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Monday, October 4
School of Library and Information Science Alumni Dinner and Awards Program4:30 p.m. - Beta Phi Mu Induction Ceremony at the library, third floor5:30 p.m. - Reception, library, third floor6:30 p.m. - Dinner in Rm 306 Kent Student Center, with keynote address by Molly Raphael, American Library Association President-Elect7:30 p.m. - Awards program in Rm 306 Kent Student Center$25 per person. R.S.V.P. to Flo Cunningham at 330-672-0003.Real Late Reels Homecoming movie
9 p.m. on Oct. 4 at the KSC Ballroom
This free event is sponsored by KSCP
Tuesday, October 5
LIFE AS WE KNOW IT - movie advanced screening
9:30 p.m. at the KSC Ballroom
Free movie sponsored by KSCP. Be the first to see the movie LIFE AS WE KNOW IT even before it is released in theaters. Katherine Heigl and Josh Duhamel: Two single adults become caregivers to an orphaned girl when their mutual best friends die in an accident.
Wednesday, October 6
Bounce Madness: Homecoming Edition
7-10 p.m. at the KSC Ballroom
Giant inflatable slides, a bounce house, jousting, a bungee run, sumo wrestling and more! Free games and cotton candy too. Sponsored by KSCP.
Thursday, October 7
Spirit Walk and Pep Rally
6 p.m. Leaving from Manchester Field; ending with Pep Rally on the MACC Plaza
Join us as we parade around campus with the Marching Golden Flashes. We will end with a Pep Rally in the MACC Plaza to get ready for a win against Akron on Saturday!
For more information contact Brenda McKenzie by email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Fall into Fashion
7:30 p.m. at the Kent State Ballroom
Fall fashion show - showcasing student designers in Exquisite Inc. Modeling Troupe portraying fall fashion, Halloween costumes, and school spirit for the Homecoming game.
Cost is $5 pre-sale with college ID, $7 pre-sale without ID and $10 at the door.
For more information contact Khadijah Wilson at firstname.lastname@example.com or 330-550-1786
Friday, October 8
Homecoming Spirit Day
Wear the 2010 Official Homecoming T-shirt!
Available at the Bookstore for $10.
Sigma Chi Alumni Golf Outing (10 a.m.) & Cook Out (6 p.m.)For more information, contact Troy Gunnoe at firstname.lastname@example.com
Celebrating a Century of Kent State Women's Athletics Activities
Please click here for a complete listing of activities that will be taking place October 8-10. For more information contact Alicia Gaffney at 330-672-8399 or email@example.com.
May 4 Visitors Center
Noon-4 p.m. Friday, October 8 and 11-2 p.m. Saturday, October 9
Visit the Visitors Center in Room 101 Taylor Hall to examine the proposed exhibit plans. You can also sign up for video walking tours of the May 4 site recently placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Ice Cream Social: Celebrating 1st Floor Library Renovation
3-5 p.m. in the Main Library lobby
Come for ice cream and join us in celebrating the 1st floor renovation of the main library. For more information contact Barbara Schloman at firstname.lastname@example.com or 330-672-1665.
School of Communication Studies Alumni Reception and Awards Program4-6 p.m. May 4th Visitors Center, Taylor HallEvent is free. RSVP to Beth Lattimer at 330-672-7655. JMC Alumni Awards & Reception, Silent Auction4:30-6:30 p.m. at Franklin Hall, first floor lobbyEvent is free. Please RSVP to Beth Lattimer at 330-672-7655.
KSU-NAACP Scholarship Reception
6 p.m. at Oscar Ritchie Hall Multi-Purpose Room
This reception serves to raise funds for the AALANA Excellence in Leadership Award Fund. Its purpose is to award a current KSU student within the African American, Latino American, and Native American population with a scholarship in honor of their commitment to servicing the community both on and off campus.
Cost is $25 RSVP by October 1st to Robin Wright at email@example.com or 513-262-3473
College of Education, Health and Human Services Hall of Fame Awards Dinner
6:30 p.m. at Kent Student Center Ballroom
Cost $35 - RSVP by Oct. 1, 2010 to Hope Magnus at 330-672-2202 or email email@example.com
Thirty Seconds to Mars Homecoming Concert
7 p.m. doors open; 8 p.m. show at the MACC
Homecoming concert - Thirty Seconds to Mars featuring Neon Trees and New Politics.
Cost is $15 for KSU students and $25 for the public.
For more information contact Jeffery Hammond at firstname.lastname@example.com or Donna Carlton at 330-672-8011.
Delta Gamma Alumni Homecoming Dinner
Saturday, October 9
Class of 1960 Reunion ActivitiesAll day at various locations. More details to follow.
Marching Band Alumni Chapter Homecoming Activities
Click here to view all activities and to RSVP.
For more information or questions, please contact Mallory Martin by email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Delta Upsilon's Alumni Reception/Flash-n-Duck Run 2010
8 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Chapter House, 202 South Lincoln Street
Cost: $0 No RSVP needed
For more information, contact Chad Budy at firstname.lastname@example.com
Phi Delta Theta Chapter Advisory Board Meeting
8:30 a.m. at 1060 Fraternity Circle
RSVP by Oct. 7 to Robert Mather at firstname.lastname@example.com
Alpha Epsilon Pi Open House and BarbequeTime is TBD. At 323 E. College Ave.RSVP to firstname.lastname@example.com with subject line "HOMECOMING"
10th Annual Bowman Cup 5K Race 8:30 a.m. at the Student Recreation and Wellness CenterSponsored by Recreational ServicesCost: $15 Student; $20 Affiliate; $25 Community Click here for more information.
Alumni Breakfast and Parade Viewing
9-11:30 a.m. at the Williamson Alumni Center, 1200 East Main St.Sponsored by the Kent State University Alumni Association All are welcome to join us under the Hospitality tent for food, fun, raffles, children's activities, giveaways and much more! Alumni association members can stop by for their Homecoming pins too and life members can pick up their 2011 Kent State calendars. Stay to watch the parade from our stands on the alumni center grounds.
2010 Homecoming Parade
10-11:30 a.m.
Beginning near the Alumni Center on Midway Dr. to Main St. to Franklin Ave. in Kent, Ohio. Click here for more information on the parade, route and how to register for the parade.
Honors College Welcome Table
9 am at the Alumni Hospitality Tent
Williamson Alumni Center, 1200 Main St.
Reconnect with Honors College classmates and get a special Honors College t-shirt for $10
College of Education, Health and Human (EHHS) Services Welcome Table
9 a.m. at the alumni hospitality tent
Reconnect with classmates and receive great College of Education, Health and Humans Services goodies at our table between 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Homecoming Hospitality Tent for Friends of JMC/CCI
10 a.m. at the corner of Lincoln and Main Street
Tau Kappa Epsilon Homecoming
10 a.m. - ? at 312 E. Main Street
Pig roast and possible tailgating.
Contact Erik Cunningham for information at firstname.lastname@example.com
College of EHHS - Parade Watch
10 a.m. in the White Hall Parking Lot, 150 Terrace Drive
Enjoy a great view of the parade, visit with fellow college alumni and meet new friends. Parade begins near the Alumni Center on the corner of Midway Drive and Main Street and ends at Franklin Avenue.
Women's Basketball Alumni Game
10 a.m. at the MACC
Featuring players from the past and present. Kent State Women's Basketball: "Where Tradition Never Graduates!"
For more information contact Lori Bodnar at email@example.com.
JMC Homecoming Lunch/Raffle
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Franklin Hall first floor lobby
RSVP to Beth Lattimer at 330-672-7655 or email Jennifer Kramer at firstname.lastname@example.com
Alpha Phi Brunch
Hillel at Kent State Alumni Homecoming Bagel Brunch
Geology Open House
12 - 3 p.m. on the 2nd floor of McGilvrey Hall
Hands on tours of the department's museum, make your own "fossils" and go on a scavenger hunt. Try out the river model and 3-D Geo Wall. Model ocean currents and oil spills in our renovated laboratories.
For questions, contact Carrie Schweitzer at firstname.lastname@example.com
Chi Omega Homecoming Alumni Brunch
12-2 p.m. RSVP by Oct. 1 to Krissie Barsema at firstname.lastname@example.com
Open to alumni and their families.
Alpha Xi Delta
Hospitality Tent
1-3 p.m. at Field House at Dix Stadium
Hosted by Varsity K, Blue and Gold and Kent State University Alumni Association.
Admissions Office VIP Tailgate Party
1-3 p.m. at Dix Stadium
The Admissions Office staff will be hosting high school guidance counselors, prospective students and their parents at a tailgate party. Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be served. Prizes will be given away.
Private event - by invitation only
CCI Tailgate Party
1:30-3:30 p.m. at the north patio corner of Dix Stadium
All welcome. $20 ticket voucher includes party, food and game ticket. RSVP to Beth Lattimer at 330-672-7655 or email Jennifer Kramer at email@example.com.
Jim and Carolyn Phelan Varsity "K" Room - Game day
2 p.m. - end of game at Dix Stadium - North End Zone - Varsity "K" Room
Gathering area for former student-athletes and their families throughout the entire football game. Drinks and snacks will be available.
For more information contact Kara Warnke at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Phi Kappa Tau Homecoming
Dix Stadium - Tailgate section
The Phi Kappa Tau alumni will host a tailgate reunion with hot dogs and burgers. For more information contact Robert Reese at 216-287-5179 or email firstname.lastname@example.com
Homecoming Football Game - Kent State Golden Flashes take on the Akron Zips in the battle for the Wagon Wheel 3:30 p.m. kick off at Dix Stadium
Purchase tickets by calling 330-672-2244.
Homecoming King and Queen Crowning on field of Dix Stadium
Halftime of football game at Dix Stadium
Varsity K Person of the Year
End of the 1st quarter of the football game.
This award will be presented to Dr. Bill Pakan by President Lefton and Athletic Director Joel Nielsen.
Contact Kara Warnke at email@example.com for more information.
Sigma Chi's 45th Anniversary Dinner
6-11 pm at the KSU Student Center Cafeteria
Cost: $50 dinner tickets. RSVP by Sept. 24 to Troy Gunnoe at email@example.com
Alumni, family, friends and students welcome.
Black Alumni Chapter Meeting
7:00 p.m. at Oscar Ritchie Hall
Delta Zeta Homecoming House Tour
Time TBD at 1064 Fraternity Circle
Cost $0. RSVP by Oct. 5 to Joanna Jones at firstname.lastname@example.com
2010 Homecoming Black United Students (B.U.S.) Comedy Show
7 p.m. doors open; 8 p.m. show starts at the Ballroom of the KSU
Cost - KSU students free with ID, General admission $5.
Comedians: Tiffany Haddish, Tony Roberts & Tony Rock
5th Annual Black Alumni Chapter Homecoming Social
9 p.m. - 1 a.m. at Kent Student Center Ratt
Sunday, October 10
Sigma Chi Alumni Closing remarks & White Rose Ceremony (11 a.m.)For more information, contact Troy Gunnoe at email@example.com


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Wildcats to face Kilgore in playoffs
From Staff Reports
April 27, 2008 - After locking down the No. 2-seed in District 11-4A on Tuesday, the Sulphur Springs Wildcats know who they will play in the bi-district round of the playoffs this weekend.
The Wildcats (14-9) will face District 12-4A's No. 3-seed Kilgore Bulldogs, who advanced after winning a tiebreaker against Marshall Friday night. Sulphur Springs head coach Jerrod Hammack and Kilgore coach Jeff Blackstone were scheduled to meet in Quitman today to set up a date, time and location for the playoff game.
Kilgore (15-11, 8-6 in District 12-4A) defeated Marshall, 4-2, at Kilgore's Driller Park to clinch their fifth straight postseason berth. Kilgore and Marshall tied for third with 8-6 district records, but Kilgore won both of the head-to-head match-ups to advance to the playoffs.
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****my Imagination Of A Purple Sky****
I imagined a Purple Sky today from dawn till dusk. A gold moon and millions of gold stars lit across this silk sheet of a Purple Sky. And then it rained streaks of fine gold. The majestic sky then decided to be very generous and poured down tremendous amounts of Rubies, Diamonds and Sapphires.
The Sound Of Rain...
I lie so relaxed in my bedroom reading the novel about love…. Trickle Trickle Trickle…..is the sound of the falling rain…yes I can hear it... It's so refreshing…It's also a little scented…with a soft breeze blowing in gently though the open window.
The Untouchable Sky
The sky is mighty high The sky is the limit The sky has a powerful effect in stirring my mood The sky is like a sheet of beauty and wonder
The Temptress!
She's a temptress! Red lipstick and hot heels She's a mystery She's a heartbreaker
A Natural Green
Who coloured the green trees? Who coloured the green grass? Who coloured the green hills? How about my green spider plant? ?
The Moon And Stars In The Midnight Blue ...
I lay on the garden grass one midnight blue sky and admired the moon so mighty high. On quite a chilly night, it seemed like I was smoking a pipe. There it was starring and smiling down at me. A butter yellow face well rounded and so defined sitting so attractive in the midnight blue sky.
The Despicable Man
You were my boss I was beneath you and never above you. I respected you and worshipped the ground you walked on. I enjoyed our professionalism.
The Marriage Under The Autumn Garden
Welcome to the auspicious marriage ceremony under the fresh autumn garden... The scent of autumn as it lingers and disperses into the soft chill of the air. Almost feels like somebody has perfumed the musky air.
The Ocean! Xx
The ocean is a mystery! The ocean is a surprise! The ocean is beautiful! The ocean is a huge monster!
The Wonder Of Snow
As I draw open my curtains in the early hours of the morning, the brightness of the sheer white blanket suddenly awakens me. The sun is also out reflecting on the layer like a parade of bombarded but delicate pearls. The sheer white layer still untouched… so pure and virginal… What a scenic surprise!
A Quick Snapshot Of The Sky!
The sky this morning was stunning… I felt like a swim in the fresh blue sky ducking and diving! ! ! Pure white clouds so perfectly formed then slowly spreading across like crisp white smoke. A soft breeze lingering in the air
A Snapshot Of The Sea At Night.
The sea gently whistles into the dark night. The moon overlooks the sea casting a huge shadow reflecting light like a bright yellow torch. The waves making a million ripples and twinkling like crazy! !
Has The World Has Slipped Into A Mind Ga...
It seems like the world has slipped into a mind game…. One has become a victim in someone else's pathetic mind game exercise Mind games lead to spiteful actions! The game player takes one quick glance at you takes your money so quickly then puts the wrong colour into your hair roots! ! ! ! ! !
Water Under Bridge
There's no easy way out, but its water under bridge…. After all that was said and done its history and purely water under bridge…. Lessons to learn, a love lost and no explanations…. Time to let the streams pour down and let the waters run far and fast.
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This has to be the most awesome web design article I've read in a while. Smashing Magazine interviews 35 designers with 5 questions, resulting in 175 awesome tips and tricks from leading voices in the web design community. Great source of inspiration, advice and know-how, strongly recommended.
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Police are calling a man's unexpected death in North River early Sunday morning suspicious and bringing in additional resources to investigate.
According to Trinity Conception RCMP, police were called to a home in the community at 4 a.m. Police found a man inside who was suffering from serious injuries. Sgt. Greg Hicks said the man received immediate medical treatment, but those actions failed to save him — he died at the residence.
TC Media's The Compass is reporting that local sources say the man was stabbed.
Hicks said police will continue to hold the scene for as along as it deems necessary. An autopsy has not been scheduled, though Hicks confirmed it will take place at some point. No arrests have been made.
North River Road can only be accessed by local traffic while police investigate. The RCMP's major crime unit and forensic identification services is assisting local officers with the investigation.
Police have not released any additional information about the identity of the deceased male. The Compass reports the victim was in his early 40s.


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A Midsummer Night's Dream is a romantic comedy by William Shakespeare, written around 1594 to 1596. It portrays the adventures of four young Athenian lovers and a group of amateur actors, their interactions with the Duke and Duchess of Athens, Theseus and Hippolyta, and with the fairies who inhabit a moonlit forest. The play is one of Shakespeare's most popular works for the stage and is widely performed across the world.
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This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/).
The objective of this paper is to report the improvements in an empirical absolute calibration model developed at South Dakota State University using Libya 4 (+28.55°, +23.39°) pseudo invariant calibration site (PICS). The approach was based on use of the Terra MODIS as the radiometer to develop an absolute calibration model for the spectral channels covered by this instrument from visible to shortwave infrared. Earth Observing One (EO-1) Hyperion, with a spectral resolution of 10 nm, was used to extend the model to cover visible and near-infrared regions. A simple Bidirectional Reflectance Distribution function (BRDF) model was generated using Terra Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) observations over Libya 4 and the resulting model was validated with nadir data acquired from satellite sensors such as Aqua MODIS and Landsat 7 (L7) Enhanced Thematic Mapper (ETM+). The improvements in the absolute calibration model to account for the BRDF due to off-nadir measurements and annual variations in the atmosphere are summarized. BRDF models due to off-nadir viewing angles have been derived using the measurements from EO-1 Hyperion. In addition to L7 ETM+, measurements from other sensors such as Aqua MODIS, UK-2 Disaster Monitoring Constellation (DMC), ENVISAT Medium Resolution Imaging Spectrometer (MERIS) and Operational Land Imager (OLI) onboard Landsat 8 (L8), which was launched in February 2013, were employed to validate the model. These satellite sensors differ in terms of the width of their spectral bandpasses, overpass time, off-nadir-viewing capabilities, spatial resolution and temporal revisit time,
Absolute calibration is a process that converts the voltage recorded by a satellite sensor or digitized counts to an absolute radiance unit. It is known that the calibration of a satellite-based sensor may be subjected to changes due to phenomena such as outgassing, variation in the filter transmittance and spectral response, and slow deterioration of the electronic system,
One of the least expensive and increasingly popular methods of on-orbit calibration has been the use of pseudo invariant calibration sites (PICS). The advantages of using these spatially uniform sites are their stable spectral characteristics over time, high reflectance, and minimal atmospheric effect on upward radiance. As a result, these sites have been used extensively by researchers to monitor the multi-temporal and multi-angular stability of satellite sensors using time series analysis and cross-calibration [
Despite the obvious advantages, very little research has been done to explore the capabilities and challenges of developing an absolute calibration model using these PICS as compared to primary usage for basic trending and cross-calibration. Govaerts
Radiometric calibration trending using invariant sites on the Earth's surface has been used for more than a decade [
PICS-based calibration is only good as long as the sites being used continue to exhibit a reasonable spatial, temporal and spectral stability. In order to study the stability of several of the African PICS endorsed by CEOS, ETM+ observations spanning from 2000 to 2013 were trended as a function of time. The exact regions of interest (ROI) have been described in various articles [
Various models from the literature have classified BRDF as physical (based on first principle), semi-empirical or empirical models. A physics-based BRDF model—taking, for instance, sand—is based on the complete characterization of physical characteristics of the sand such as its composition, irregular particle shape, refractive index, surface roughness, spectral reflectance,
In this approach, the empirical BRDF model is derived using the apparent trends between TOA reflectance
An empirical BRDF model to account for the varying solar zenith angle was derived using nadir-looking Terra MODIS observations. Approximately 160 observations of Libya 4 at scene center (nadir ±7.5°) acquired over 3,000 days were plotted as a function of solar zenith angle (SZA), as shown in
BRDF, due to varying viewing zenith angle (VZA), was modeled in a similar way. In this case, spectrally cleaner (high transmittance and reflectance), each bandwidth of approximately 10 nm, they were used to build the model.
The net result is an empirical BRDF model for solar zenith and viewing zenith angle that parameterizes changes in angular reflectance as an exponential function of wavelength. It was also observed that the solar azimuth and the solar zenith angles were highly correlated because of the limited samples of the satellite data with respect to these angles as the orbital conditions were fairly fixed. Thus, only the BRDF changes due to solar zenith angle need to be addressed.
At this point in the development of the model, all major surface parameters have been accounted for. However, it must be emphasized that in this semi-empirical approach, these have been derived as observed from top-of-atmosphere. The next step is to extend the model to include atmospheric correction. In general, a typical atmospheric model is achieved using a full up radiative transfer model using tools such as MODTRAN [
After applying the model to long time series of Landsat data, it was observed that residual seasonal variations exist. For example, TOA reflectance was still slightly higher in the summer months than in the winter months even after surface effects had been removed. This suggests small changes in the atmosphere likely due to seasonal changes in aerosol patterns and molecular absorption. Even though quite small in magnitude, they could be identified through Fourier analysis of the residuals and a simple cosine function was derived and added to the model to account for these seasonal patterns. The value of the magnitude and phase of this function is shown in
Thus the resulting simple model is
Since the model is based on Terra MODIS, the first step test of the efficacy of the model was to implement it on the Terra MODIS measurements themselves. For convenience, blue asterisks have been used for satellite observation and black circles for the Libya 4 model. The output of the model has been presented in two ways: as systematic offset (bias) calculated as root mean squared error (RMSE) between model predictions and satellite measurements, and as random uncertainties calculated as the standard deviation of the offset between model predictions and satellite measurements. It should also be noted that the percentage difference is calculated as model-predicted values minus the satellite values divided by the model.
As mentioned earlier, the measurements from different sets of well-calibrated satellite sensors were used to validate the model. These instruments include Terra and Aqua MODIS, L7 ETM+ and L8 OLI, ENVISAT MERIS and UK-2 DMC and it is important to note that these sensors were calibrated independently of Terra MODIS. Results for the red band of several of these sensors will be shown and the results for all the bands will be summarized in this section. For MERIS, the red band located at 0.657–0.672 μm has been chosen to show as a representative.
A comparison can be made between the Libya 4 model prediction and at-sensor reflectance derived from ETM+ measurements as shown in
A similar approach is applied to all the sensors introduced earlier through the visible to SWIR bands and the results are summarized in
It should also be noted that the stated absolute calibration accuracy of Terra MODIS is about 2% and that of Hyperion is about 4%. The combined uncertainty (assumed uncorrelated) of these instruments is 4.5%. Thus, in all the cases, differences predicted by the model are well within the combined uncertainties of the two sensors used to develop the model. The systematic difference (or the accuracy) between the model and satellite measurements is within 3%. Part of the remaining difference is primarily attributed to the real calibration differences between Terra MODIS, EO-1 Hyperion and various sensors under study. It can be seen that the random uncertainties (or precision), shown in
It is interesting to note that both systematic and random does not vary smoothly as a function of wavelength. A portion of this is primarily driven by atmospheric changes as the spectral bandpass differences between Terra MODIS and other sensors are large enough to respond differently to atmospheric conditions at the time of overpass. The empirical atmospheric model did account for the residual seasonal variations in the satellite datasets, but this model is too simple to account for the complex atmospheric phenomenon. Similarly, the empirical BRDF model provided a limiting BRDF samples as the solar zenith angles and the view zenith angle ranges were limited since the orbital conditions of the satellite were fixed. Both the precision and accuracy of the model shown in
PICS have been widely used for monitoring temporal stability and cross calibration of optical sensors, but only few have explored the possibility of using PICS to develop absolute calibration model. This paper makes a strong case for the use of these PICS for absolute calibration model development. This article reported an empirical calibration using Libya 4 PICS where Terra MODIS as a reference radiometer, EO-1 Hyperion to derive spectral information of the target. The model was validated for different satellite sensors such as ETM+, Aqua MODIS, MERIS, Landsat 8 OLI and UK-2 DMC,
However, the major drawback of the study is that it only used a single sensor as the calibration standard. Also, the model in its current form is restricted to limited viewing geometries of ±20 degrees, beyond which the atmospheric scattering, such as Rayleigh scattering, increases to values which are not accounted for by the simple empirical model. An improvement can be envisioned as a first principles method using the sun as a calibrated source, a full atmospheric model developed through meteorological observations and climatological data, and a full-surface BRDF model developed using the physical properties of sand. Development of a physical model will take time, as thorough understanding of surface properties, surface spectra and the atmosphere over the site is required. However, development of these PICS-based models can lead to an independent, reliable, less expensive and more repeatable radiometric calibration with accuracies of 2% or better.
The authors thank David Aaron Larry Leigh and Ameya Vaidya from South Dakota State University (SDSU) for providing useful insights into the work and also numerous other team members from USGS EROS, MCST team, DMCii for their help with Landsat, Hyperion and DMC data that are basis of this work. Finally the authors gratefully acknowledge all the reviewers for improving the manuscript.
Nischal Mishra and Dennis Helder are members of Digital Image Processing Laboratory South Dakota State University. Bulk of the work presented in this research work, including the writing of the paper was performed by Nischal Mishra. Dennis Helder was his supervisor, mentoring him in the key concepts such as BRDF and atmospheric models to develop an absolute calibration model and making major edits in various sections of the paper. Jack Xiong, Amit Angal and Jason Choi are members of MODIS Characterization Support team. They are responsible for generating the Terra and Aqua MODIS datasets which has been used to generate and validate the proposed absolute calibration model. They have also provided the technical guidance to MODIS calibration and their regular guidance on the concept of the work and reviews on various sections of the paper is important part of this joint endeavor.
The authors declare no conflict of interest.
Temporal uncertainties of various Saharan PICS.
Terra MODIS and ETM+ image over Libya 4. Upper two images are the full-sized MODIS and ETM+ images. The red rectangle in the bottom images marks the chosen region of interest (ROI) with latitude (min and max): 28.45, 28.64, longitude (min and max): 23.29, 23.4 and the size is about 19.75 km by 22.25 km. The spatial resolution of Terra MODIS (
Simple linear BRDF correction model for Libya 4 based on solar zenith angle.
Exponential model to express BRDF due to solar zenith angle as a function of wavelength for Libya 4.
Quadratic model to express BRDF due to view zenith angle as a function of wavelength for Libya 4.
Exponential model to express BRDF due to view zenith angle as a function of wavelength for Libya 4.
Magnitude and phase of cosine function used to model the atmospheric effects as a periodic sinusoid for Libya 4.
EO-1 Hyperion TOA reflectance profile.
Standard deviation of 108 EO-1 Hyperion TOA reflectance profile.
Terra MODIS observations of Libya 4 (blue asterisk) and model predictions (black circles).
Percentage differences between Terra MODIS observations and model predictions.
ETM+ observations of Libya 4 (blue asterisk) and model predictions (black circles).
Percentage differences between ETM+ observations and model prediction.
DMC observations of Libya 4 (blue asterisk) and model predictions (black circles).
Percent difference between DMC observations and model prediction.
Estimate of the systematic offset between satellite observations and model prediction.
Estimate of the systematic offset between satellite observations and model prediction.
Satellite sensors, spectral bands and number of observations used in the current study.
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Gain factors derived from five simultaneous overpasses of Libya 4 from Terra MODIS and Hyperion [
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Systematic offsets and random uncertainties between absolute calibration model predictions and Terra MODIS observations.
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Hi Chris
Thanks for the info. I was going to go down the road of doing this but
as I was reading this article
http://m0n0.ch/wall/list/showmsg.php?id=49/99 by Adam Nelleman.
He mentioned that Queues only allocate more of a pipes bandwidth, it
does not up the processing priority. Have I read/understood this correctly?
/"While I guess a queue has an effect merely by existing (and being used of course), they really
into their right when you assign a different "Weight" to a number of queues using the same pipe (at
least I think the latter is a requirement?) In this case the the queues are prioritised in such a
manner that the queue with the *highest weight get more of the pipes bandwidth* (while always
ensuring that all queues get their share, even if a queue with a higher weight has packets waiting,
thus the use of "weight" rather than "priority")."/
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>>I've just installed an Asterisk@Home PBX, and was just
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For thousands of years seafood was a delicacy reserved for kings, presidents, and people who got rich from inventing an app. Take advantage of the new law that allows everyone to dine like web developers with this Groupon.
Choose Between Two Options
- $40 for one crab pass on Saturday, March 8 ($65 value)
- $55 for one lobster pass on Saturday, March 8 ($95 value)
Both options are all-you-can eat buffets that last from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The crab buffet comes with Louisiana-style fixings and 5 drink tokens, while the lobster buffet comes with drawn butter and 10 drink tokens.
Cork Seafood Festival
Every year, more than 15,000 hungry people travel to the Cork Seafood Festival. Here, 100,000 pounds of crab, lobster, shrimp, and oysters await at an all-you-can-eat buffet. That's roughly 6.5 pounds of seafood per guest. As diners feast on these crustaceans and mollusks, champagne flows and live DJs spin sand dollars on their turntables.


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Most parents of Clarke County high school students can expect to receive a letter from the school district soon telling them their school has been placed in a "needs improvement" category by the state because it didn't meet academic benchmarks for the second year in a row.
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What they can't expect is to be offered a choice of a different school for their teenager. That's because both Clarke Central and Cedar Shoals high schools have been placed in the "needs improvement" category this year, leaving no alternate choice.
"Right now, what the state says to us is very simple - the most productive way to deal with this is to show parents what we're doing in each building, because they may not know all of the programs that are available to help their child," said Monica Knight, director of student achievement and educational equity for the Clarke County School District.
Both of the district's traditional high schools fell short of federally and state-mandated benchmarks during the 2003-04 school year, according to reports released Monday by the state Department of Education. Both schools saw their graduation rates slip - from 53 percent in 2003 to 49.4 percent in 2004 for Cedar Shoals, and from 53.4 percent in 2003 to 51.4 percent in 2004 for Clarke Central.
Additionally, Clarke Central didn't have enough economically disadvantaged students pass the Georgia High School Graduation Test in English. Cedar Shoals didn't have enough African-American or economically disadvantaged students take the English or math graduation tests.
The state measures test participation, performance and graduation rate each year as part of its efforts under the federal No Child Left Behind law, which is focused on having every U.S. student performing on grade level within a decade. Schools are required to make a certain amount of academic progress and meet benchmarks every year - those that don't are flagged as failing to make "adequate yearly progress," or AYP.
Schools that don't make AYP in the same area for more than one year in a row are placed in a "needs improvement" category. Schools that continue to miss benchmarks must offer special services and eventually face sanctions such as restructuring and state takeover.
Cedar Shoals was placed in the "needs improvement" category because this was the second year in a row it struggled with participation rates on the graduation tests - and it fell short only in two subgroups that are tracked by the state, African-American students and economically disadvantaged students. It would have taken only two to five additional students taking the tests for the school to meet the required participation rate - 95 percent of juniors - district officials said.
Clarke Central is appealing its "needs improvement" status. Like Cedar Shoals, it didn't have enough participation on the English graduation test during the 2002-03 school year. But during the 2003-04 school year, school staff worked to get students in seats on test days - efforts that included calling parents when students didn't show up. Instead of problems with participation, the school had too few students pass the English test during the past school year.
Clarke County School District officials believe that the passing rate and the participation rate are two different areas and shouldn't be counted together for the "needs improvement" category.
Schools aren't placed in the category the first year they miss a benchmark because they're given a year to improve performance, Knight said. Clarke Central did improve its performance in the area it had problems with two years ago - participation. It now should have a year to try to improve the passing rate, Knight said.
"We haven't had a year to improve that," she said. "We also want to be praised for the areas we are making progress on, and by putting us in 'needs improvement,' the state dilutes the gains we've made."
The appeal must be turned in by Aug. 13, but meanwhile, Clarke Central remains listed in the "needs improvement" category on the state education department's Internet site. And district officials must move into the upcoming school year taking action based on that label. As with Cedar Shoals parents, Clarke Central parents will receive a letter from the district letting them know about the school's status. But unlike parents of students at Fourth Street Elementary and Coile Middle schools, two other schools in the "needs improvement" category, high school parents won't be offered a choice of an alternate school - because there is no other option.
Clarke County's other high school - Classic City Performance Learning Center - isn't an option because the non-traditional high school isn't a comprehensive program, Knight said.
State guidelines set out on the education department's Internet site say that parents must be given the option to transfer their children to a school that's not in the "needs improvement" category - but only within the local system.
Because there's no viable choice for another high school in the Clarke County school system, the district will include a list of all the academic services and programs available at each school in the letters sent to parents, in case there are options students don't know about or aren't taking, Knight said.
Any transfer request to the other high school would have to go through the Parent Information Center as a standard hardship application.
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Weather derails Carnegie skate park progress
The final batch of concrete was poured Monday, but it will still be a while before Pitcher Park Memorial Skatepark is ready for skaters.
Pitcher Park Foundation President Mary Pitcher said that while the hardware is done, the park still needs fencing, a sidewalk and landscaping.
"It's very much still a construction area," she said.
The park is a memorial to two of Pitcher's sons, who died during a 2008 camping trip. Vincent, 21, and Stephen, 19, drowned in Kinzua Reservoir July 15, 2008. She has been spearheading the effort since then, and ground broke for the project in Carnegie Park in July.
Stretches of sub-freezing temperatures during the winter halted construction from January through March, and rain in the past weeks have slowed the process again.
"We hit the worst weather of the century this year," Pitcher said. "With the rain, it's been unbelievable."
She said the project is six to eight weeks away from completion. She had originally hoped to have construction completed over the winter. In April, she said she hoped to have the park open in July.
"When you work for something for so long at this point, now that it's really happening — I am very patient," she said. "We want it done right, and I think that's happening."
Borough manager Stephen Beuter said that with weather, delays were expected.
"There's not anything they could do about it," he said.
He said the borough's main concern right now is working with the foundation get landscaping underway.
Pitcher still plans to hold a grand opening once the park is finished, and she said skate shops have been asking to set up booths at the event.
"I think Carnegie is going to have to build a few more hotels for this," she said. "Judging from the (Pitcher Park) Facebook page, skaters are going to be coming out of the woodwork to come to this skatepark. They'll be coming from all over. And that's great."
Megan Guza is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. She can be reached at 412-388-5810 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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The Church commands us to celebrate the rising of Christ over the next several weeks, and we are more than happy to oblige by sharing some of our favorite celebratory drinks with you. First up is the Mississippi Mud, a personal favorite. We first tried the Mississippi Mud during a typical Boston snowstorm (Nemo). Stuck indoors during a blizzard with nothing to do we were determined to get this drink right.
A Mississippi Mud has four basic ingredients, chocolate, whiskey, coffee, and whipped cream. Put either chocolate chips or a block of chocolate in the bottom of a mug and add whiskey. Carefully pour freshly made coffee (preferably Mystic Monk) on top and stir quickly so that the chocolate melts and dissipates evenly in the drink. Top with whipped cream to taste. Usually whipped cream is added with a spoon, not poured, if home made so that the drink is properly layered.
A Mississippi Mud is best enjoyed with a good Walker Percy novel.