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Dither is an intentionally applied form of noise used to randomize quantization error, preventing large-scale patterns such as color banding in images. Dither is routinely used in processing of both digital audio and video data, and is often one of the last stages of mastering audio to a CD.
A typical use of dither is converting a greyscale image to black and white, such that the density of black dots in the new image approximates the average grey level in the original.
…[O]ne of the earliest [applications] of dither came in World War II. Airplane bombers used mechanical computers to perform navigation and bomb trajectory calculations. Curiously, these computers (boxes filled with hundreds of gears and cogs) performed more accurately when flying on board the aircraft, and less well on ground. Engineers realized that the vibration from the aircraft reduced the error from sticky moving parts. Instead of moving in short jerks, they moved more continuously. Small vibrating motors were built into the computers, and their vibration was called dither from the Middle English verb "didderen," meaning "to tremble." Today, when you tap a mechanical meter to increase its accuracy, you are applying dither, and modern dictionaries define dither as a highly nervous, confused, or agitated state. In minute quantities, dither successfully makes a digitization system a little more analog in the good sense of the word.
— Ken Pohlmann, Principles of Digital Audio[1]
The term "dither" was published in books on analog computation and hydraulically controlled guns shortly after the Second World War.[2][3] The concept of dithering to reduce quantization patterns was first applied by Lawrence G. Roberts[4] in his 1961 MIT master's thesis[5] and 1962 article[6] though he did not use the term dither. By 1964 dither was being used in the modern sense described in this article.[7]
In digital processing and waveform analysis[edit]
Dither is often used in digital audio and video processing. It is utilized in many different fields where digital processing and analysis are used. These uses include systems using digital signal processing, such as digital audio, digital video, digital photography, seismology, radar, weather forecasting systems and many more.
The premise is that quantization yields error. If that error is repeating and correlated to the signal, the error that results is repeating, cyclical, and mathematically determinable. In some fields, especially where the receptor is sensitive to such artifacts, cyclical errors yield undesirable artifacts. In these fields introducing dither results in less determinable artifacts. The field of audio is a primary example of this. The human ear functions much like a Fourier transform, wherein it hears individual frequencies.[8][9] The ear is therefore very sensitive to distortion, or additional frequency content that "colors" the sound differently, but far less sensitive to random noise at all frequencies such as found in a dithered signal.[10][not in citation given]
Digital audio[edit]
In audio, dither can be useful to break up periodic limit cycles, which are a common problem in digital filters. Random noise is typically less objectionable than the harmonic tones produced by limit cycles.
In a seminal paper published in the AES Journal, Lipshitz and Vanderkooy pointed out that different noise types, with different probability density functions (PDFs) behave differently when used as dither signals, and suggested optimal levels of dither signal for audio.[11][12] Gaussian noise requires a higher level of added noise for full elimination of distortion than do rectangular PDF or triangular PDF noise. Triangular PDF noise also minimizes "noise modulation" - audible changes in the volume level of residual noise behind quiet music that draw attention to the noise.
In an analog system, the signal is continuous, but in a PCM digital system, the amplitude of the signal out of the digital system is limited to one of a set of fixed values or numbers. This process is called quantization. Each coded value is a discrete step... if a signal is quantized without using dither, there will be quantization distortion related to the original input signal... In order to prevent this, the signal is "dithered", a process that mathematically removes the harmonics or other highly undesirable distortions entirely, and that replaces it with a constant, fixed noise level.[13]
The final version of audio that goes onto a compact disc contains only 16 bits per sample, but throughout the production process a greater number of bits are typically used to represent the sample. In the end, the digital data must be reduced to 16 bits for pressing onto a CD and distributing.
There are multiple ways to do this. One can, for example, simply discard the excess bits – called truncation. One can also round the excess bits to the nearest value. Each of these methods, however, results in predictable and determinable errors in the result. Take, for example, a waveform that consists of the following values:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
If the waveform is reduced by, say, 20% then the following are the new values:
0.8 1.6 2.4 3.2 4.0 4.8 5.6 6.4
If these values are truncated it results in the following data:
0 1 2 3 4 4 5 6
If these values are rounded instead it results in the following data:
1 2 2 3 4 5 6 6
For any original waveform, the process of reducing the waveform amplitude by 20% results in regular errors. Take for example a sine wave that, for some portion, matches the values above. Every time the sine wave's value hit 3.2, the truncated result would be off by 0.2, as in the sample data above. Every time the sine wave's value hit 4.0, there would be no error since the truncated result would be off by 0.0, also shown above. The magnitude of this error changes regularly and repeatedly throughout the sine wave's cycle. It is precisely this error which manifests itself as distortion. What the ear hears as distortion is the additional content at discrete frequencies created by the regular and repeated quantization error.
A plausible solution would be to take the 2 digit number (say, 4.8) and round it one direction or the other. For example, it could be rounded to 5 one time and then 4 the next time. This would make the long-term average 4.5 instead of 4, so that over the long-term the value is closer to its actual value. This, on the other hand, still results in determinable (though more complicated) error. Every other time the value 4.8 comes up the result is an error of 0.2, and the other times it is −0.8. This still results in a repeating, quantifiable error.
Another plausible solution would be to take 4.8 and round it so that the first four times out of five it is rounded up to 5, and the fifth time it is rounded to 4. This would average out to exactly 4.8 over the long term. Unfortunately, however, it still results in repeatable and determinable errors, and those errors still manifest themselves as distortion to the ear (though oversampling can reduce this).
This leads to the dither solution. Rather than predictably rounding up or down in a repeating pattern, it is possible to round up or down in a random pattern. Dithering is a way to randomly toggle the results between 4 and 5 so that 80% of the time it ended up on 5 then it would average 4.8 over the long run but would have random, non-repeating error in the result.
If a series of random numbers between 0.0 and 0.9 (ex: 0.6, 0.1, 0.3, 0.6, 0.9, etc.) are calculated and added to the results of the equation, two times out of ten the result will truncate back to 4 (if 0.0 or 0.1 are added to 4.8) and the rest of the times it will truncate to 5, but each given situation has a random 20% chance of rounding to 4 or 80% chance of rounding to 5. Over the long haul this will result in results that average to 4.8 and a quantization error that is random — or noise. This "noise" result is less offensive to the ear than the determinable distortion that would result otherwise.
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Dither should be added to any low-amplitude or highly periodic signal before any quantization or re-quantization process, in order to de-correlate the quantization noise from the input signal and to prevent non-linear behavior (distortion); the lesser the bit depth, the greater the dither must be. The result of the process still yields distortion, but the distortion is of a random nature so the resulting noise is, effectively, de-correlated from the intended signal. Any bit-reduction process should add dither to the waveform before the reduction is performed.
Different types[edit]
RPDF stands for "Rectangular Probability Density Function," equivalent to a roll of a die. Any number has the same random probability of surfacing.
TPDF stands for "Triangular Probability Density Function," equivalent to a roll of two dice (the sum of two independent samples of RPDF).
Gaussian PDF is equivalent to a roll of a large number of dice. The relationship of probabilities of results follows a bell-shaped, or Gaussian curve, typical of dither generated by analog sources such as microphone preamplifiers. If the bit depth of a recording is sufficiently great, that preamplifier noise will be sufficient to dither the recording.
Colored dither is sometimes mentioned as dither that has been filtered to be different from white noise. Some dither algorithms use noise that has more energy in the higher frequencies so as to lower the energy in the critical audio band.
Noise shaping is a filtering process that shapes the spectral energy of quantisation error, typically to either de-emphasise frequencies to which the ear is most sensitive or separate the signal and noise bands completely. If dither is used, its final spectrum depends on whether it is added inside or outside the feedback loop of the noise shaper: if inside, the dither is treated as part of the error signal and shaped along with actual quantisation error; if outside, the dither is treated as part of the original signal and linearises quantisation without being shaped itself. In this case, the final noise floor is the sum of the flat dither spectrum and the shaped quantisation noise. While real-world noise shaping usually includes in-loop dithering, it is also possible to use it without adding dither at all, in which case the usual harmonic-distortion effects still appear at low signal levels.
Which types to use[edit]
If the signal being dithered is to undergo further processing, then it should be processed with a triangular-type dither that has an amplitude of two quantisation steps; for example, so that the dither values computed range from, say, −1 to +1, or 0 to 2.[12] This is the "lowest power ideal" dither, in that it does not introduce noise modulation (which would manifest as a constant noise floor), and completely eliminates the harmonic distortion from quantisation. If a colored dither is used instead at these intermediate processing stages, then frequency content may "bleed" into other frequency ranges that are more noticeable, which could become distractingly audible.
If the signal being dithered is to undergo no further processing — if it is being dithered to its final result for distribution — then a "colored" dither or noise shaping is appropriate. This can effectively lower the audible noise level, by putting most of that noise in a frequency range where it is less critical.
Digital photography and image processing[edit]
Dithering is used in computer graphics to create the illusion of "color depth" in images with a limited color palette - a technique also known as color quantization. In a dithered image, colors that are not available in the palette are approximated by a diffusion of colored pixels from within the available palette. The human eye perceives the diffusion as a mixture of the colors within it (see color vision). Dithered images, particularly those with relatively few colors, can often be distinguished by a characteristic graininess or speckled appearance.
By its nature, dithering introduces pattern into an image - the theory being that the image will be viewed from such a distance that the pattern is not discernible to the human eye. Unfortunately this is often not the case, and often the patterning is visible - for example, often with images found on the web. In these circumstances it has been shown that a blue noise dither pattern is the least unsightly and distracting.[14] The error diffusion techniques were some of the first methods to generate blue noise dithering patterns. However, other techniques such as ordered dithering can also generate blue noise dithering without the tendency to degenerate into areas with artifacts.
Reducing the color depth of an image can often have significant visual side-effects. If the original image is a photograph, it is likely to have thousands, or even millions of distinct colors. The process of constraining the available colors to a specific color palette effectively throws away a certain amount of color information.
A number of factors can affect the resulting quality of a color-reduced image. Perhaps most significant is the color palette that will be used in the reduced image. For example, an original image (Figure 1) may be reduced to the 216-color "web-safe" color palette. If the original pixel colors are simply translated into the closest available color from the palette, no dithering will occur (Figure 2). However, typically this approach will result in flat areas (contours) and a loss of detail, and may produce patches of color that are significantly different from the original. Shaded or gradient areas may appear as color bands, which may be distracting. The application of dithering can help to minimize such visual artifacts, and usually results in a better representation of the original (Figure 3). Dithering helps to reduce color banding and flatness.
One of the problems associated with using a fixed color palette is that many of the needed colors may not be available in the palette, and many of the available colors may not be needed; a fixed palette containing mostly shades of green would not be well-suited for images that do not contain many shades of green, for instance. The use of an optimized color palette can be of benefit in such cases. An optimized color palette is one in which the available colors are chosen based on how frequently they are used in the original source image. If the image is reduced based on an optimized palette the result is often much closer to the original (Figure 4).
The number of colors available in the palette is also a contributing factor. If, for example, the palette is limited to only 16 colors then the resulting image could suffer from additional loss of detail, resulting in even more pronounced problems with flatness and color banding (Figure 5). Once again, dithering can help to minimize such artifacts (Figure 6).
Much display hardware, including early computer video adapters and many modern LCDs used in mobile phones and inexpensive digital cameras, shows a much smaller color range than more advanced displays. One common application of dithering is to more accurately display graphics containing a greater range of colors than the hardware is capable of showing. For example, dithering might be used in order to display a photographic image containing millions of colors on video hardware that is only capable of showing 256 colors at a time. The 256 available colors would be used to generate a dithered approximation of the original image. Without dithering, the colors in the original image might simply be "rounded off" to the closest available color, resulting in a new image that is a poor representation of the original. Dithering takes advantage of the human eye's tendency to "mix" two colors in close proximity to one another.
Some LCDs may use temporal dithering to achieve a similar effect. By alternating each pixel's color value rapidly between two approximate colors in the panel's color space (also known as Frame Rate Control), a display panel which natively supports only 18-bit color (6 bits per channel) can represent a 24-bit "true" color image (8 bits per channel).[15]
Dithering such as this, in which the computer's display hardware is the primary limitation on color depth, is commonly employed in software such as web browsers. Since a web browser may be retrieving graphical elements from an external source, it may be necessary for the browser to perform dithering on images with too many colors for the available display. It was due to problems with dithering that a color palette known as the "web-safe color palette" was identified, for use in choosing colors that would not be dithered on displays with only 256 colors available.
But even when the total number of available colors in the display hardware is high enough to "properly" render full color digital photographs (such as those using 15- and 16-bit RGB Hicolor 32,768/65,536 color modes), banding may still be evident to the eye, especially in large areas of smooth shade transitions (although the original image file has no banding at all). Dithering the 32 or 64 RGB levels will result in a pretty good "pseudo truecolor" display approximation, which the eye will not resolve as grainy. Furthermore, images displayed on 24-bit RGB hardware (8 bits per RGB primary) can be dithered to simulate somewhat higher bit depth, and/or to minimize the loss of hues available after a gamma correction. High-end still image processing software commonly uses these techniques for improved display.
Another useful application of dithering is for situations in which the graphic file format is the limiting factor. In particular, the commonly used GIF format is restricted to the use of 256 or fewer colors in many graphics editing programs. Images in other file formats, such as PNG, may also have such a restriction imposed on them for the sake of a reduction in file size. Images such as these have a fixed color palette defining all the colors that the image may use. For such situations, graphical editing software may be responsible for dithering images prior to saving them in such restrictive formats.
Dithering is analogous to the halftone technique used in printing. The recent widespread adoption of inkjet printers and their ability to print isolated dots has increased the use of dithering in printing. For this reason the term dithering is sometimes used interchangeably with the term halftoning, particularly in association with digital printing.
A typical desktop inkjet printer can print just 16 colors (the combination of dot or no dot from cyan, magenta, yellow and black print heads). Some of these ink combinations are not useful though, because when the black ink is used it typically obscures any of the other colors. To reproduce a large range of colors, dithering is used. In densely printed areas, where the color is dark the dithering is often not visible because the dots of ink merge producing a more uniform print. However, a close inspection of the light areas of a print where the dithering has placed dots much further apart reveals the tell-tale dots of dithering.
There are several algorithms designed to perform dithering. One of the earliest, and still one of the most popular, is the Floyd–Steinberg dithering algorithm, and was developed in 1975. One of the strengths of this algorithm is that it minimizes visual artifacts through an error-diffusion process; error-diffusion algorithms typically produce images that more closely represent the original than simpler dithering algorithms.[16]
Dithering methods include:
- Thresholding (also average dithering[17]): each pixel value is compared against a fixed threshold. This may be the simplest dithering algorithm there is, but it results in immense loss of detail and contouring.[16]
- Random dithering was the first attempt (at least as early as 1951) to remedy the drawbacks of thresholding. Each pixel value is compared against a random threshold, resulting in a staticky image. Although this method doesn't generate patterned artifacts, the noise tends to swamp the detail of the image. It is analogous to the practice of mezzotinting.[16]
- Patterning dithers using a fixed pattern. For each of the input values a fixed pattern is placed in the output image. The biggest disadvantage of this technique is that the output image is larger (by a factor of the fixed pattern size) than the input pattern.[16]
- Ordered dithering dithers using a "dither matrix". For every pixel in the image the value of the pattern at the corresponding location is used as a threshold. Neighboring pixels do not affect each other, making this form of dithering suitable for use in animations. Different patterns can generate completely different dithering effects. Though simple to implement, this dithering algorithm is not easily changed to work with free-form, arbitrary palettes.
- A halftone dithering matrix produces a look similar to that of halftone screening in newspapers. This is a form of clustered dithering, in that dots tend to cluster together. This can help hide the adverse effects of blurry pixels found on some older output devices. The primary use for this method is in offset printing and laser printers. In both these devices the ink or toner prefers to clump together and will not form the isolated dots generated by the other dithering methods.
- A Bayer matrix[16] produces a very distinctive cross-hatch pattern.
- A matrix tuned for blue noise, such as those generated by the "void-and-cluster" method,[18] produces a look closer to that of an error diffusion dither method.
(Original) | Threshold | Random |
Halftone | Ordered (Bayer) | Ordered (void-and-cluster) |
- Error-diffusion dithering is a feedback process that diffuses the quantization error to neighboring pixels.
- Floyd–Steinberg (FS) dithering only diffuses the error to neighboring pixels. This results in very fine-grained dithering.
- Jarvis, Judice, and Ninke dithering diffuses the error also to pixels one step further away. The dithering is coarser, but has fewer visual artifacts. However, it is slower than Floyd–Steinberg dithering, because it distributes errors among 12 nearby pixels instead of 4 nearby pixels for Floyd–Steinberg.
- Stucki dithering is based on the above, but is slightly faster. Its output tends to be clean and sharp.
- Burkes dithering is a simplified form of Stucki dithering that is faster, but is less clean than Stucki dithering.
Floyd–Steinberg | Jarvis, Judice & Ninke | Stucki | Burkes |
- Error-diffusion dithering (continued):
- Sierra dithering is based on Jarvis dithering, but it's faster while giving similar results.
- Two-row Sierra is the above method, but was modified by Sierra to improve its speed.
- Filter Lite is an algorithm by Sierra that is much simpler and faster than Floyd–Steinberg, while still yielding similar results (and according to Sierra, better).
- Atkinson dithering was developed by Apple programmer Bill Atkinson, and resembles Jarvis dithering and Sierra dithering, but it's faster. Another difference is that it doesn't diffuse the entire quantization error, but only three quarters. It tends to preserve detail well, but very light and dark areas may appear blown out.
- Gradient-based error-diffusion dithering was developed recently [19] to remove the structural artifact produced in the original FS algorithm by a modulated randomization, and to enhance the structures by a gradient-based diffusion modulation.
Sierra | Two-row Sierra | Sierra Lite | Atkinson | Gradient-based |
Other applications[edit]
Stimulated Brillouin Scattering (SBS) is a nonlinear optical effect that limits the launched optical power in fiber optic systems. This power limit can be increased by dithering the transmit optical center frequency, typically implemented by modulating the laser's bias input. See also polarization scrambling.
An artificial jitter (dither) can be used in electronics for reducing quantization errors in A/D-Elements.[20] Another common application is to get through EMC tests by smearing out single frequency peaks.[21]
Another type of temporal dithering has recently been introduced in financial markets, in order to reduce the incentive to engage in high-frequency trading. ParFX, a London foreign exchange market that began trading in 2013, imposes brief random delays on all incoming orders; other currency exchanges are reportedly experimenting with the technique. The use of such temporal buffering or dithering has been advocated more broadly in financial trading of equities, commodities, and derivatives.[22]
See also[edit]
- ^ Ken C. Pohlmann (2005). Principles of Digital Audio. McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 0-07-144156-5.
- ^ William C. Farmer (1945). Ordnance Field Guide: Restricted. Military service publishing company.
- ^ Granino Arthur Korn and Theresa M. Korn (1952). Electronic Analog Computers: (d–c Analog Computers). McGraw-Hill.
- ^ Thomas J. Lynch (1985). Data Compression: Techniques and Applications. Lifetime Learning Publications. ISBN 978-0-534-03418-4.
- ^ Lawrence G. Roberts, Picture Coding Using Pseudo-Random Noise, MIT, S.M. thesis, 1961 online
- ^ Lawrence G. Roberts (February 1962). "Picture Coding Using Pseudo-Random Noise" (abstract). IEEE Transactions on Information Theory. 8 (2): 145–154. doi:10.1109/TIT.1962.1057702.
- ^ L. Schuchman (December 1964). "Dither Signals and Their Effect on Quantization Noise" (abstract). IEEE Trans. Commun. 12 (4): 162–165. doi:10.1109/TCOM.1964.1088973.
- ^ Deutsch, Diana (1999). The psychology of music. Gulf Professional Publishing. p. 153. ISBN 978-0-12-213565-1. Retrieved 24 May 2011.
- ^ Hauser, Marc D. (1998). The evolution of communication. MIT Press. p. 190. ISBN 978-0-262-58155-4. Retrieved 24 May 2011.
- ^ Montgomery, Christopher (Monty) (2012–2013). "Digital Show and Tell". Xiph.Org / Red Hat, Inc. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
Dither is specially-constructed noise that substitutes for the noise produced by simple quantization. Dither doesn't drown out or mask quantization noise, it replaces it with noise characteristics of our choosing that aren't influenced by the input.
- ^ Lipshitz, Stanley P; Vanderkooy, John; Wannamaker, Robert A. (November 1991). "Minimally Audible Noise Shaping". J. Audio Eng. Soc. 39 (11): 836–852. Retrieved 28 October 2009.
- ^ a b Vanderkooy, John; Lipshitz, Stanley P (December 1987). "Dither in Digital Audio". J. Audio Eng. Soc. 35 (12): 966–975. Retrieved 28 October 2009.
- ^ Mastering Audio: The Art and the Science by Bob Katz, pages 49–50, ISBN 978-0-240-80545-0
- ^ Ulichney, Robert A (1994). "Halftone Characterization in the Frequency Domain" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 2014-02-14. Retrieved 2013-08-12.
- ^ 6-Bit vs. 8-Bit... PVA/MVA vs. TN+Film Are Things Changing? [1]
- ^ a b c d e Crocker, Lee Daniel; Boulay, Paul; Morra, Mike (20 June 1991). "Digital Halftoning". Computer Lab and Reference Library. Retrieved 2007-09-10. Note: this article contains a minor mistake: "(To fully reproduce our 256-level image, we would need to use an 8x8 pattern.)" The bold part should read "16x16".
- ^ Silva, Aristófanes Correia; Lucena, Paula Salgado; Figuerola, Wilfredo Blanco (13 December 2000). "Average Dithering". Image Based Artistic Dithering. Visgraf Lab. Retrieved 2007-09-10.
- ^ Ulichney, Robert A (1993). "The void-and-cluster method for dither array generation" (PDF). Retrieved 2014-02-11.
- ^ Xaingyu Y. Hu (2016). "Simple gradient-based error-diffusion method" (abstract). Journal of Electronic Imaging. 25 (4): 043029. doi:10.1117/1.JEI.25.4.043029.
- ^ Analog Devices: A Technical Tutorial on Digital Signal Synthesis. 1999. http://www.analog.com/static/imported-files/tutorials/450968421DDS_Tutorial_rev12-2-99.pdf
- ^ Lauder, D., Moritz, M.,: Investigation into possible effects resulting from dithered clock oscillators on EMC measurements and interference to radio transmission systems, University of Hertfordshire, 2000. http://www.ofcom.org.uk/static/archive/ra/topics/research/topics/emc/ay3377/invest.htm
- ^ "Races, Rushes, and Runs: Taming the Turbulence in Financial Trading", Brian F. Mannix, January 2013.
External links[edit]
- "Dither – Not All Noise Is Bad"
- What is Dither? Article previously published in Australian HI-FI with visual examples of how audio dither sharply reduces high order harmonic distortion.
Other well-written papers on the subject at a more elementary level are available by:
- Aldrich, Nika. "Dither Explained"
- DHALF Explains a lot about dithering, and also includes sufficient detail to implement several dithering algorithms.
Both Nika Aldrich and Bob Katz are esteemed experts in the field of digital audio and have books available as well, each of which are far more comprehensive in their explanations:
- Aldrich, Nika. "Digital Audio Explained"
- Dither Vibration Example
More recent research in the field of dither for audio was done by Lipshitz, Vanderkooy, and Wannamaker at the University of Waterloo:


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I think Charles Clay will be moved back to the TE position with the injury to Keller. He might be the best option Miami has at this point as far as a receiving threat is concerned.
I think Charles Clay will be moved back to the TE position with the injury to Keller. He might be the best option Miami has at this point as far as a receiving threat is concerned.
It is a possibility. One of the FB's on the roster could stick.
Here is where Clay, Egnew, & Sims need to step up.
Will this hinder Tannehill's development? No. But, it won't help.
Clay IMO remain an H-Back. The 3rd TE may be Kyle Miller.
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Sims looks like he has a lot of work to do. I don't see him as a starter this year. He's more of a blocker. Egnew is pure garbage and shouldn't be on the team. He might again be given a spot on the roster for a 2nd year in a row. He damn sure hasn't earned it. So Clay really is the best option at TE. Lane and Rodriguez will do at the fullback position
Out of the guys on the roster, Michael Egnew would be the starter if opening day were tomorrow. He's got the size, athleticism, and those basing his play off last preseason have to realize that he has had one drop and a couple of nice catches this preseason, and is actually playing like he wants it for once.
Sure they could hinder RT's development. If they cannot get open, catch, block or get nailed for penalties like they did tonight it will certainly hinder.
The question to be asked is there any better talent than these guys out there? I am not down on Clay or Keller, but I think a vet is needed to help this group along. Very green.
He's already at the TE position.
We should use Clay and Sims like the Ravens use Pitta and Dickson. Dickson as tight end on early downs and inline in 2 tight end sets. Clay as fullback, H-back in 2 tight end sets, in the slot, and as the tight end on passing downs.


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There were several controversial moments near the end of Saturday's 400-lap event, but the moment NASCAR is believed to be reviewing is the spin by Clint Bowyer with eight laps left that forced NASCAR to wave a caution flag. The resulting caution period and restart allowed Bowyer's teammate Martin Truex Jr. to make the Chase for the Sprint Cup.
NASCAR is reportedly reviewing evidence that Bowyer deliberately spun his No. 15 Toyota in order to help Truex make the Chase. Had it not been for the caution period and subsequent restart, it is likely that Ryan Newman would have won the race and made the Chase instead of Truex.
It is also believed that Truex's fellow MWR teammate Brian Vickers purposely slowed during the final three laps to allow Joey Logano to pass him. That allowed Logano to remain in the top 10 in the standings so he didn't have to use a Wild Card to get into the Chase, which also helped Truex.
The entire NASCAR statement follows: "NASCAR is reviewing Saturday night's race at Richmond International Raceway per protocol and has no plans for further statement until that process is complete."
It is not believed that NASCAR is reviewing the controversial final restart, which saw eventual winner Carl Edwards beat leader Paul Menard to the start/finish line.


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A while back Mattel Inc. announced that it would be 'downsizing' their trademark, their symbol, their meal ticket, the Barbie doll.
Barbie, that picture perfect plastic woman doll who represented many a young girl's dreams of femininity. "Downsizing' in this respect means that her famous hourglass figure- the dimensional stuff many would be Playboy bunnies dreams are made of- were reduced to a less intimidating size. The new, supposedly improved Barbie was more anatomically correct, this meaning she no longer inspired feelings of inferiority in lesser endowed girls who play with her by having her assets (and arse) reduced. Her famous Everest-sized breasts were deflated and she tried to appear more normal (read 'boring'). Long has been the decry of feminists that she set either too high of standards of womanly perfection or else the wrong standards all together. Mattel finally decided to comply and did a major liposuction on her wares.
So sad......
All of which left nothing for we males to rest our fantasies upon. Many of us grew up with her as the ideal of the woman we would someday have as our mate (or at least hopefully at least once in a lifetime mate with). It was Barbie-esque or nothing else. She was the utopian female (so was Pamela Anderson at that time), the stuff wet dreams are made of.
It is because of this that I propose that Mattel return Barbie to her original Cleopatra-like glory by producing a whole new Barbie that is not confined to the ideals of a limiting 'politically correct' mode. I recommend that they make a Barbie 2013 doll to reflect that modern female who lets it all out. Stack her with all the things that modern engineering can do. Give her erotically enhanced thighs so tight you couldn't pass a piece of paper through them. Make her breasts even bigger than before that wiggle when she's shaken. Instead of that All American cupie smile of hers give her Sophie Loren lips with an insinuating Sharon Stone sneer. Give her buttocks that would show up on radar screens. Put legs on her that look as though they have ballistic power. Make her the mother of all sex sirens, or perhaps at least the younger sister.
Instead of those cutsy, high school type clothes she normally wears have Victoria Secret design her new outfits- lacy and racy red underwear, push up bras, stiletto high heels. Let her really go! Get rid of those flashy accessories- the tennis rackets, sports cars, new dinettes, they are totally blahs-ville! Get down to the real nitty-gritty! How about a 'Barbies Dungeon of Forbidden Desire's'? Put Barbie trademarked mirrored ceilings, edible underwear and domination whips on the market. Make her earn those black fishnet stockings of hers!
The old Barbie was perhaps a dream of femininity too impossible for many girls who were too insecure about their own developing sex appeal to attain. Then again, maybe she was more of an ideal to shoot for than a given to be taken for granted. It's much easier to keep an hourglass figure when you're made out of plastic, only 7 inches tall and never have to eat anything than when you are flesh and blood and addicted to gelatoes.
Now, if young girls were overawed by Barbie, how much more so is it for guys who had to match up to Ken, Barbies eternal sidekick? He was the epitome of 1960's JFK-type handsomeness and virility. How were we to live up to his correctness, his perfect physic? Did Ken ever have to deal with having zits on his plastic hide? Did ever have problems with breaking wind at socially inconvenient times? Are there any fillings in that everlasting, dashing smile of his? Perhaps a downgraded version of Ken is also forthcoming. How about 'Kinky Ken', complete with leather harness and other accessories of submission, all in black cow hide with studs? Kids could make endless varieties of fun with him and 'Bitchin' Barbie'. With Mattel's imagination I suppose they could come up with all sorts of fun, expensive must-have accessories designed so as to drive families into debt paying for them all!


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Thoughts on fashion bloggers
what's your opinion?
honestly i was ecstatic at first at the thought of fashion blogs, till now i'm still is. but lately it's been kinda too much i guess. and i love that twitter is invented but it seems like everyone now fighting to tweet the fastest at fashion show i wonder if they really have a chance to really see the pieces at all i'm not saying that i don't like the trend of blogging, i read some of them daily and i even have my own blogs but really, some so called "fashion blogger" are overrated and i really don't see what some people see in them. and i found that now magazines and designers are kinda try to lick them a** by giving some too much credits here's one interesting article on bloggers by BOF source : http://www.businessoffashion.com/201...t-tell-us.html
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http://advancedstyle.blogspot.com/ have u seen it? now this is inspiring, some of them are really cool!!!
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As a blogger I agree with everything said above, I don't follow the trends religiously and I don't take a photo of myself everyday in front of a pretty garden or on a city street.
To me that isn't interesting and there is only so many times you can look at something before it all blurs together and becomes nothing. I try to give my posts an editorial aspect, all centered around one piece. But I mix it up and also post photos from shoots I have done or new designers I love. I think a lot of bloggers are quite fame hungry and are doing what is "trendy" just to get followers and forcing this standard uniform on themselves. Very sad in some ways.
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People should give fashion bloggers a break. Granted there are loads out there who are practically clones of each other that are really boring to read - and maybe I'm one of them in some people's opinions -but there are loads out there who offer a unique and quirky view on life and fashion.
Plus, in my opinion, a blog full of only pictures is a fairly repetetive thing to look at and will only get boring quickly if there is no commentary to go with the pictures to explain why they are significant or special.
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text: Bionic Hero-Cockroaches Might Become First Responders in Natural DisastersLindy West9/14/12 6:30pmFiled to: BugsDisasterEarthquakeScienceMagicCockroachestweetFbAppic51EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalinkResearchers working on "the next big thing in disaster response" have figured out how to put a tiny backpack on a cockroach and then remote-control it through collapsed buildings to locate survivors. The roach can be equipped with a small video camera or a microphone, which can then transmit information to human responders.Advertisement"We are interested in finding people after the earthquakes, under the building," Bozkurt said. "The first sensor one can envision could be tiny microphones to listen to the help calls."The advantage of using the tiny creatures lies in both their size – they are smaller than humans and dogs – and their strength...."It's a huge mess and somewhere in the middle your kid is crying, asking for help and you want to help them as soon as possible," Bozkurt said. "So the only help would come from huge machines which dig through the rubble and it's not very efficient."So we're trying to make this process more efficient."I'm sure some strident activists will find a way to become outraged about cockroach rights—the researchers refer to the roaches as "beasts of burden" like other domesticated animals—but if a bionic cockroach crawling on my face can help me (or my baby) get rescued from underneath a mountain of steel and bricks, I'm into it.AdvertisementAs far as I can tell, the pros far outweigh the cons:PROS:1. The cockroach is wearing a backpack!Sponsored2. Not trapped under rubble anymore.3. A third reason is not necessary.AdvertisementCONS:1. The cockroach is not wearing a backwards baseball cap and also skateboarding while playing the saxophone.2. The cockroach might walk on your face.Advertisement3. ???????????So bring on the disaster cockroaches, says I. Get on my face, little bros! GET ON MY FACE AND SAVE ME.Earthquake First Responders: Cockroaches [ABC]Reply51 repliesLeave a reply


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On the men's side of the NCAA, there has only been one varsity men's lacrosse program at an Historically Black College or University ever, and that is the legendary Morgan State program of the 1970s and early 80s. But all that is about to change, as the University of the District of Columbia, an HBCU with NCAA D2 Athletics, is adding varsity men's and women's lacrosse in 2014, according to an article on HBCUdigest.com.
There is a full article on the UDC Athletics website, but it's clear that the school is excited to add lacrosse, and feels it will help raise the profile of the school. We couldn't agree more!
Director of Athletics, Patricia Thomas had this to say about the addition of men's and women's lacrosse, "We are thrilled to add men's and women's lacrosse as we continue to build the University of the District of Columbia Athletic Department and the Firebird brand. Lacrosse is the fastest growing sport in the United States at the youth and high school levels. The Washington, DC, metropolitan area is a hotbed for lacrosse, with Baltimore and Philadelphia not too far away. We feel like we can be competitive fairly quickly, and we look forward to establishing something very special with the addition of lacrosse. The East Coast Conference has a rich history of lacrosse, and we look forward to competing and becoming part of that tradition."
Check out the full article on the UDC website! Playing in the ECC is big time, and the competition will be excellent. We wish UDC the best of luck moving forward, and hope this move will push other HBCUs to add lacrosse, for both men AND women!
Big shout out to Brian Simpkins for the heads up on this development. Great find, Brian!


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The markets are rallying as home purchases are up 10 percent and gold hits a new high.
Noah Kristula-Green recently debated Charles Kadlec about the problems with the gold standard and why we need a Federal Reserve.
"This is the trophy, this is the gold medal in this fight," says Kessler.
When one medieval fiefdom defeated another they would drag back its jewels, gold, tapestries and art objects as the spoils of war.
gold continues to fund several armed groups as it is easily smuggled.
This gold must not find its way into the pockets of the mob.
Authors, like coins, grow dear as they grow old; It is the rust we value, not the gold.
I take it we want to play an occasional rag on the gold bedroom?
The natives wore plates of gold as ornaments upon their necks.
Manifest my innocence; and if it be gold, thou shalt have thy desire.
Old English gold, from Proto-Germanic *gulth- (cf. Old Saxon, Old Frisian, Old High German gold, German Gold, Middle Dutch gout, Dutch goud, Old Norse gull, Danish guld, Gothic gulþ), from PIE root *ghel- "yellow, green," possibly ultimately "bright" (cf. Old Church Slavonic zlato, Russian zoloto, Sanskrit hiranyam, Old Persian daraniya-, Avestan zaranya- "gold;" see Chloe).
As an adjective from c.1200. In reference to the color of the metal, it is recorded from c.1400. Gold rush is attested from 1859, originally in an Australian context. Gold medal as first prize in a contest is from 1908.
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Symbol Au
A soft yellow element that resists corrosion and is the most malleable and ductile metal. A good thermal and electrical conductor, gold is generally alloyed to increase its strength. Atomic number 79; atomic weight 196.967; melting point 1,064.2°C; boiling point 2,856°C; specific gravity 19.3; valence 1, 3.
gold Symbol Au A soft, shiny, yellow element that is the most malleable of all the metals. It occurs in veins and in alluvial deposits. Because it is very durable, resistant to corrosion, and a good conductor of heat and electricity, gold is used as a plated coating on electrical and mechanical components. It is also an international monetary standard and is used in jewelry and for decoration. Atomic number 79; atomic weight 196.967; melting point 1,063.0°C; boiling point 2,966.0°C; specific gravity 19.32; valence 1, 3. See Periodic Table. See Note at element. |
(1.) Heb. zahab, so called from its yellow colour (Ex. 25:11; 1 Chr. 28:18; 2 Chr. 3:5). (2.) Heb. segor, from its compactness, or as being enclosed or treasured up; thus precious or "fine gold" (1 Kings 6:20; 7:49). (3.) Heb. paz, native or pure gold (Job 28:17; Ps. 19:10; 21:3, etc.). (4.) Heb. betzer, "ore of gold or silver" as dug out of the mine (Job 36:19, where it means simply riches). (5.) Heb. kethem, i.e., something concealed or separated (Job 28:16,19; Ps. 45:9; Prov. 25:12). Rendered "golden wedge" in Isa. 13:12. (6.) Heb. haruts, i.e., dug out; poetic for gold (Prov. 8:10; 16:16; Zech. 9:3). Gold was known from the earliest times (Gen. 2:11). It was principally used for ornaments (Gen. 24:22). It was very abundant (1 Chr. 22:14; Nah. 2:9; Dan. 3:1). Many tons of it were used in connection with the temple (2 Chr. 1:15). It was found in Arabia, Sheba, and Ophir (1 Kings 9:28; 10:1; Job 28:16), but not in Palestine. In Dan. 2:38, the Babylonian Empire is spoken of as a "head of gold" because of its great riches; and Babylon was called by Isaiah (14:4) the "golden city" (R.V. marg., "exactress," adopting the reading _marhebah_, instead of the usual word _madhebah_).


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The New Democracy Project formed as an answer to right-wing think tanks like the Cato Institute and the Heritage Foundation. The progressive group produces research on local and national policy issues, and regularly hosts panel discussions and other public events. NDP founder Mark Green wrote "The Book on Bush: How George W. (Mis)leads America" with Nation columnist Eric Alterman.


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China Policy Bad for Yen
Disappointment that the Bank of Japan didn't ease monetary policy aggressively again this month probably won't last.
Before long, China will probably force the bank into action to keep the yen on the slide. The problem for Japan is this:
Recovery from the devastation of the tsunami a year ago is proving slow and painful, and deflation continues to threaten the economy.
With the government moving sluggishly on structural reforms that might help, the Bank of Japan has attempted to come to the rescue.
Last month, it surprised financial markets with an aggressive asset-purchase program and a promise to get inflation back up to 1%.
The liquidity injection was designed to stimulate the domestic economy and to weaken the yen to help export growth.
Given its success, many expected the central bank to repeat the exercise this month.
It didn't. Instead, the bank just increased a credit facility designed to boost lending to growth industries.
Some financial markets were flummoxed, and yen sellers were discouraged.
However, news from China could well put the Bank of Japan back on a more aggressive easing stance sooner than expected.
Because its own trade position has deteriorated, China has signaled it might suspend its long-standing policy of allowing the yuan to rise gradually against the U.S. dollar.
In other words, China too will be seeking to make its exports more competitive–or at least preserve their current levels.
This is certainly bad news for Japan, which counts China as its largest trading partner and will suffer if the yuan doesn't keep rising.
Pressure on the Bank of Japan to ease policy again, and push the yen even lower, is also likely to come from the U.S.
Since Japan eased its policy a month ago, the dollar has risen by nearly 10% against the yen. Now, with speculative short positions in the yen at their highest level in nearly a year and with a key correlation with two-year yield spreads between Japan and the U.S. looking stretched, chances are that the dollar's climb against the yen might slow.
The fact that the U.S. Federal Reserve is still hinting at the need for more quantitative easing isn't helping either.
The fear is that as long as the Fed keeps the possibility of more QE on the table, the dollar's rally against the yen will falter and the Bank of Japan will come under more pressure to start easing again.
(Nicholas Hastings is a Senior Correspondent in London for Dow Jones Newswires who has written about foreign exchange for more than 20 years. He previously covered a variety of markets, including equities, fixed income, commodities and energy. He can be contacted on +44-20-7842-9493 or by email: email@example.com or on twitter @NickHastingsDJ)


text: Dear Friends: I ask you to join me in gratitude for the life of Nelson Mandela, who died this afternoon. He was truly a "guardian of the future." I pray in thanksgiving for his sacrifice, his commitment and his vibrant insistence for justice. His deep love of his people and his leadership in world peace has led the generations. Blessings, Sheila O'Connell-Roussell / Associate Professor / Department of Religious Studies view


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Harvest 2006 Begins!
September 19, 2006
Harvest 2006 is underway! We began picking this past Thursday (September 14) with Chardonnay grapes for our "Antithesis" Chardonnay. Viognier, traditionally the earliest-ripening Rhone varietal, followed on Friday the 15th. This week, we brought in our first lots of Roussanne, earmarked for our "Bergeron" wine, on September 19, and we expect to start harvesting Syrah, our earliest-ripening red Rhone varietal, at the beginning of next week.
Harvest began about 2 weeks later than normal for us, which was about what we'd been figuring. After our relatively late spring (we saw flowering about 4 weeks later than usual) our warm summer accelerated the ripening somewhat, but didn't entirely make up for our late start.
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GWINNER, N.D. - Bobcat Co. on Saturday marked its 1 millionth skid-steer loader to come off the assembly line.
The West Fargo-based company celebrated the event Saturday in Gwinner with a 5K run, factory tours and a party at the city park.
The three-wheel, self-propelled loader was originally invented to ease manure-removal chores on area turkey farms.
Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, said the Gwinner community, Bobcat's employees and the state's effort to build a pro-growth business climate have enabled the company to thrive.
"Today's celebration of the one millionth Bobcat loader is a real milestone, and a symbol of the company's growth and dynamism," Hoeven said at the ceremony.
Gwinner-based Melroe Manufacturing Co., which later became Bobcat, bought the rights to the loader in 1958. It's the state's largest manufacturing company, with more than 2,000 employees across Bobcat's West Fargo headquarters and production facilities in Fargo, Gwinner and Wahpeton.
Bobcat manufactures other light construction equipment.
North Dakota Gov. Jack Dalrymple said the company is a major employer and a valued member of the state's thriving manufacturing sector.
"Achieving this remarkable production milestone is a testament to Bobcat's skilled workforce and to the company's commitment to quality and innovation," he said.


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Ok I did this cosplay for the Mario Galaxy launch in Cardiff. It was really fun to put together, my sister had previously made a blue robe for a black mage outfit, so she let me borrow it and alter it slightly for my shyguy. I wore a pair of my sisters light blue boots for the feet of the character. And I spent the 30p on the piece of card for my mask. It was really fun to do as well as not many people cosplayed for the event :) |


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Spotted a clever way to entice repeat orders – offer a credit off a customer's next purchase. If the credit is unused after a period of time, send a triggered email reminder, as 1-800-Headsets does below:
Subject line: You have a credit waiting for you at 1800Headsets.ca
Email body:
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There are several things I want to point out about this email's brilliance:
1. The subject line gives a strong reason to open the email, piquing curiosity about the credit: "You have a credit waiting for you at 1800Headsets.ca"
2. "We thought you should know, you have a $10 credit with us" as a headline reinforces the promise of the subject line
3. Suggesting "ten bucks could get you 25% off a cellular headset" is smart. I purchased a computer headset. I'm more likely to be intrigued by a cellular headset than another computer one. It's possible 1-800-Headsets segments customers by product category and customizes the message accordingly.
4. The credit is auto-applied by clicking the big (and I mean big) shiny red button. This makes it easy for the customer, no promo code to remember. It may also create urgency as to have the credit applied in the future would mean digging up the email and clicking through it again.
5. The products on the right hand side all have value propositions: best selling, best range and perfect for noisy offices. If you want to increase your click through for featured products, give the customer a good reason to be interested in them.
An added bonus of the credit idea is you are not reducing the perceived value of your products by reducing the price. Rather, you are selling at full price (and full value) and giving the customer virtual dollars to spend. Sales are boring, and "come back and we'll give you 10% off something" is overdone and not that exciting.
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Just over a week ago, police released video footage such as the one above showing the Kwik Stop robbery that led to the shooting death of Marcus Phillips. The full video can be viewed by clicking here. In the video, Phillips tries to grab the cash register and run out of the convenience store on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. at S.M. Wright. The electrical cord acts like a tether, preventing him from getting away. The store clerk pulls out a shotgun from beneath the counter, and Phillips can be heard begging for his life, pleading for the clerk not to shoot and repeatedly saying that he is a crack user.
The clerk yells over and over again, "Down on the ground!" He's clearly trying to get Phillips into a position where he can't run away or jump up and grab the gun while the clerk calls the police. Finally, when Phillips gets down on the floor, the clerk tries to call the police with one hand while keeping the gun trained on Phillips with the other.
Phillips jumps up, distracts the clerk by shoving all the contents off the counter, then runs out with the cash register. The clerk follows, with the gun. That's all the video shows. The police interviewed witnesses, who corroborated the clerk's story that he and Phillips tussled in a field. The clerk fired a warning shot. But when Phillips continued to approach him, the clerk feared for his life and fired a fatal shot at Phillips.
Months of protests followed, with activists asserting that Phillips didn't have to die for that crime. The video makes clear that the clerk's life wasn't in danger during the robbery. It was only during the pursuit into the nearby field when something happened that led to Phillips' death.
In some ways, the circumstances are similar to the Trayvon Martin/George Zimmerman case. The person with the gun didn't have to pursue but chose to anyway. There was a struggle. The person with the gun feared for his life. The person without a gun is the one who died. Now, it's the dead person's word against the gunman's. In the Florida case, Zimmerman is now being prosecuted. In the Dallas case, no charges were filed against the clerk.
The difference, however, is that the clerk was indisputably the victim of an attack. His right to defend himself and his store is not in dispute. The only question is whether he went too far.
What haunts me about this is, as you watch the video, you know the outcome. You know that the guy yelling, "Don't shoot!" is going to die. I keep asking myself: What would you do in that situation?
The gun was under the counter for a reason. That store had been robbed before. It's in a high-crime, dangerous neighborhood full of junkies who, like Phillips, will do anything to get money. If you don't defend your property, the message for others is that your store is an easy target. You are inviting future robberies. But if the guy runs out, should you pursue? Should you wound him with the gun? Is it really worth killing another human over a handful of cash and coins?
In the case of George Zimmerman, he was advised by the police dispatcher not to take action. He did anyway, and he went after an unarmed kid who had broken no law. In the Kwik Stop case, there's no question Phillips was breaking the law. But, again, did he deserve to die for it?
I completely empathize with the clerk's dilemma. I'm pretty sure he didn't pull the trigger earlier because all of the above thoughts were going through his head. When you have time to think through your actions, your natural tendency is not to pull that trigger. Even if it's going to inflict a minor wound, you still don't want to do it. I wouldn't. But when you engage in hot pursuit, cooler minds don't tend to prevail. Instinct and emotion take over. That's when bad things happen. That's when people die.
I still don't know what I would do in that situation. And that haunts me.


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Johnson's Mills Shorebird Reserve and Interpretive Centre
Boardwalk at the Johnson's Mills Shorebird Interpretive Centre, New Brunswick (Photo by NCC)
An internationally renowned NCC property in Atlantic Canada
Johnson's Mills, New Brunswick is truly a birder's paradise and is well photographed by people around the world. Every summer, massive flocks of shorebirds journey through the Bay of Fundy from the Canadian Arctic before heading to South America. Johnson's Mills becomes the stage for one of nature's great spectacles, as its beaches serve as a temporary stopover for flocks of shorebirds numbering up to a quarter million individual birds.
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) owns 499 acres (201 hectares) in the area and actively promotes conservation, education and stewardship on-site. We operate an interpretive centre in July and August so visitors can respectfully enjoy the magnificent conservation area.
Johnson's Mills at a glance
- Johnson's Mills is located near Dorchester New Brunswick, 35 kilometres south of Moncton.
- It earned international prominence when it was added to the Ramsar list of Wetlands of International Importance.
- It was also designated as Canada's first Western Hemispheric Shorebird Reserve.
- The pebble beach and mudflats make the area the perfect resting place for migratory shorebirds.
Conservation values
Approximately 80 percent of the world's population of semipalmated sandpipers stop at the Upper Bay of Fundy to feed and rest.
In just a few weeks, The birds double their weight by eating the mudshrimp exposed at low tide before departing for South America.
Other shorebirds commonly observed include:
- semipalmated plover
- least sandpiper
- sanderlings
- black-bellied plovers
- white-rumped sandpiper
- ruddy turnstone
Treading light around the shorebirds
During their short stay, it is imperative that the birds be able to feed and rest undisturbed. They are most vulnerable at high tide when they need to rest on the beach.
Shorebirds are easily startled and something as simple as a passer-by can scare them into flight, depleting the fat stores the sandpipers and other birds need for their long flight south.
NCC, with the help of Conservation Volunteers, has planted native trees and strategically placed shrubs that will further develop the protected area. This is in addition to purchasing the land surrounding the beach.
NCC aims to ensure that the shorebirds have a successful respite with minimal stress before making their non-stop 4300 kilometre flight to South America.
Our vision for Johnson's Mills
NCC is currently responsible for 26 properties and wishes to secure additional lands at Johnson's Mills. Since 1994, NCC has worked with partners and willing landowners to obtain critical shoreline areas. Stewardship remains a key focus and NCC is currently raising money for an endowment fund and for future land securement. This fund will provide for the on-going management of all of the area properties, as well as for the Interpretive Centre.
The Nature Conservancy of Canada wishes to recognize and thank the New Brunswick Wildlife Trust Fund (NBWTF) for its generous and ongoing support of our work at Johnson's Mills. Financial contributions from NBWTF for NCC projects over many years have been instrumental in helping us carry out our conservation and stewardship efforts. For more information on the New Brunswick Wildlife Trust Fund, visit: www.nbwtf.ca
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Mane August 22, 2015 - 2:43When is the best time to go tomorrow (Sunday)
Anonymous August 20, 2015 - 8:28Please note that the correct name of the area is Johnson Mills. It is named after my great-great grandfather who operated his mill and also lived in the area. In any of your literature or releases, please do not use Johnson's Mills, as this is incorrect. Thank-you D.J. McAllister
ATLadmin September 03, 2014 - 2:06Thanks for the discussion and feedback on the Tide Table. It is appreciated. For additional information here is a good resource: http://tides.gc.ca/eng/find/zone/30 For tide times, we encourage people to also phone the Nature Conservancy of Canada's Johnson's Mills Shorebird Reserve and Interpretive Centre. The number is 379-6347. The Centre has operated since 2000. Saturday September 6th is World Shorebirds Day. It is a first and is organized through WHRSN. http://www.whsrn.org/alertsupdates/update/20140808. Nature Conservancy of Canada is participating at Johnson's Mills as one of the Global Counting Sites. You are encouraged to drop by and join!
Anonymous August 11, 2014 - 9:40The tide tables can be found on the following web site: http://tides.gc.ca/eng This provides a clickable map for all of Canada. For the Johnson's Mills area goto the following link (zone 30) and click on Hopewell Rocks as it's across the Bay from Johnsosn's Mills. http://tides.gc.ca/eng/find/zone/30 Hope this helps, and in my opinion it would be easy for the Web Admin to provide the link to this Gov site on the page. Best regards Trevor Awalt
Nickname July 20, 2014 - 2:42I was wondering if you could post the 2014 tide times. And as of July 20th, is it just the beginning of their arrival? I am guessing that tide times aren't updated here annually as I sent a request last year & got them but this year there is no update even after a google search. Thanks in advance
NCC web admin August 16, 2013 - 9:48Yes, there should still be shorebirds in early September. The numbers probably won't be as high as they are now, but, the migration should still be underway. Interestingly, although the numbers won't be as high, there is usually a better chance at seeing a larger variety of shorebird species (maybe up to 8 or 9 species as opposed to the typical 5-6 species). Additionally, the Interpretive Centre will still be open, with interpreters available to answer questions.
ep August 15, 2013 - 8:19Visitors from Norway coming September 4 - 6 -- any chance there would be shore birds or others still there then?
NCC web admin July 31, 2013 - 12:16Hi there cgoodwin and Anonymous. As per your request we have now posted the tide table on the left of this page in the related links. Thank you for your interest!
Anonymous July 31, 2013 - 8:59I too am looking for the tide table, would be much easier if it was found here.
cgoodwin July 29, 2013 - 2:22Don't you think it would be a god idea to put the tide table right on your web site?
D August 13, 2012 - 9:47The first shorebirds to arrive on the beaches and mudflats of Johnson's Mills were noted on July 10th this season. Already, by the end of July, the roosting numbers were upwards of 50,000-60,000 shorebirds. Typically, the peak of the migration in this area is around mid-August, which would be right around this time. Remembering that there are never any guarantees when it comes to viewing wildlife, the best time to come to our Johnson's Mills Interpretive Centre to try and see shorebirds is usually around high tide – that is 2 hours before to 2 hours after high tide, when the birds are close enough to see. The shorebird numbers observed around Johnson's Mills during these last few days have fluctuated a lot, going from an estimated 55,000 at the end of the week to approximately 10,000 over the weekend (August 11-12). It is hard to predict what the actual numbers will be during the week of August, but based on previous years, the show should still be spectacular!
dkagnew August 12, 2012 - 10:41Hi I was wondering what the population of the Sandpipers might be the week of August 20th. You can respond to me by email as it would be the simplest. Thanks for your help, David


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Some fragrances that I strongly dislike/hate: Serge Lutens Chergui and Daim Blond, all Kilians, Thierry Mugler Pure Havane (all of which are too sweet for me), all Nasomatto (strange to say the least), Knize Ten (brutal, old), John Varvatos Vintage.
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Love this house and count 50 of theirs in my collection. I'll recommend three: Tea For Two, Mechant Loup, & Coeur De Vetiver Sacre but there are many other good ones which I'm sure others will point out.
for me, it's a very unique house - a great discovery. some of my favs are:
-Piment Brulant
-L'eau du Navigateur
-Tea for Two
-Havana Vanille
-and the list goes on...
LOOKING FOR DECANTS OF ANY O. Durbano, ANY Hilde Soliana, BOISE VANILLE, COLOGNE POUR LE SOIR, MUSC RAVEGEUR, AND ROSE 31 TO SWAP:.:wink
I own 7 fragrances from them and Tea for Two easily is my favorite.
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Add to this is Dzing, a leather with a very light gourmand touch.
"...her fragrance all in my keeping; softly she comes in the night." Lyrics, Gordon Lightfoot, "Softly."
I've only tried (and currently own) Tea for Two, but I love it. Smoky, slightly sweet black tea and spices.
Timbuktu and Tea for Two are my favorite from this house, both worth owning imo.
I love Fou d'Absinthe, and based on what you like I'll bet you would too. Also own and enjoy Tea for Two, and Mechant Loup might get picked up as a nice fall fragrance sometime soon.
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stay away from Voleur de Roses, and Timbuktu i doubt it you will like it.
Instead try, Fou d'absinth and perhaps to a lesser degree Poivre Piquant.
My blog: http://scentedpassion.blogspot.com/
i love this post!! but if you dont mind me asking why do you hate kilian?
I got a free standard shipping email from L'Artisan, no code runs until the 14th September. Now I am in the UK, so not sure if its only here?
Although obviously made of very high quality ingredients, they are either too sweet (sth, toh, btb), too feminine or develop very strange on my skin. I really wanted to like them, but unfortunately they just arent for me. I like his approach though, and that you can get all of his fragrances cheaper if you dont need the fancy bottle.
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2. Brückner - Aoud 1
3. Stéphane Humbert Lucas 777 - Generation Man
4. Xerjoff - Wabar
5. Creed - Royal Oud
6. Ormonde Jayne - Black Gold
7. Armani Privé - Oud Royal
8. Stéphane Humbert Lucas 777 - Mortal Skin
9. by Kilian - Straight to Heaven
10. Creed - Royal English Leather
These are the ones I like:
Timbuktu (used sparingly)
Bois Farine (can go sweet on some skin, use very sparingly)
Mure et Musc edt (blackberries and musc)
Patchouli Patch
Verte Violette (green violets smell wonderful on guys!)
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I'm in need of a Combee (Preferrably a Vespiquen) PM
Taking a break from Forums if you haven't gathered it from my Non-replying PM's I'll be back on here in a little while. Sorry for not pming back
looking for a Combee, any
CURRENT TEAM: (EV-TRAINED generation favorites team!!<3)
HAVE: 5th gen pokes, starters, eevee, rotom etc.
***TRADE SHOP!! WE OFFER LV1 pokes, ev trained pokes, shinies and items
WANT: / Any shinies!!!!
CURRENT PROJECT: BREEDING/SHINY HUNT Staryu
CURRENT PROJECT: Flying around...
HAVE: can't breed yet
CURRENT PROJECT: On to Hearthome City
Looking for a level 100 Vespiquen, I know its a longshot but if anyone has an old, unused Vespi, I'll love to trade it.
Pokemon X/Y code: 3909-8751-5673
Safari: Electabuzz, Electrode, Manectric
I'm looking for either a female Lv. 1 Combee with a neutral nature (Hardy, Docile, Serious, Bashful, or Quirky), or a well-trained Vespiquen with good EVs and IVs.
As for what I have to offer, I have 3 shinies (Female Primeape, male Butterfree, and male Beautifly), and a bunch of Gen. 1-4 legendaries (excluding Manaphy).
My Friend Code is 4083-4782-5840. Just drop me a PM if you're interested.
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I have the following Pokémon related to this family and Im offering it to anyone who is interested. Coincidently I'm looking for certain Pokémon which I'll list afterwards.
It is not a requirement for you to have anything on my Wants list in order to get these Pokémon from me as if you don't have any then you can just trade me a junk Pokémon.
Anyway, without further ado
Shiny Combee (Female)- Lax
252 HP+Def, 6 Speed
-Attack Order, Roost, Toxic, Defend Order
Spoiler:- Gimme Gimme Gimme:
The most up to date list for things Im offering can be found in my shop.
Feel free to post in the shop or to PM me if you want to contact me
Thank you for reading this
I have a female combee to give away, pm me if anyone is interested.
EDIT: trade completed.
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Nickname: Johnny
3DS Code: 2208 - 6426 - 2784
Friend Safari - Meditite, Throh and Riolu
Flawless/Near-flawless/normal shinies for trade (RNGed in Gen V, with the exception of Skitty):2x2x 2x 2x
Intended Omega Ruby Team:
Looking for a Combee... any Combee. Don't care about IVs/EVs/Gender/Etc. just as long as it is a Combee.
...without the milk.
White FC: 0003-3270-0497
Heart Gold FC: 1721-4419-5123
I got a Male Combee if anyone wants one PM me
I got female Combees. PM me an offer.
Pokemon Black FC: 5458 0929 9006
I've been desperately looking for a Combee (either gender) in my Platinum Version. I have more than enough in my Black Version, so I was wondering if anyone had anything to offer. My Platinum version is still kind of fresh since I restarted it, but at the least I can offer a Mewtwo.
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Can offer Combee, looking for Gen IV Pokemon
Looking for any member of the following starter families Charmander, Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile, Chimchar, Snivy, Tepig, Archeos
preferably female but i'm willing to breed a male until i get female. Other Pokemon I need include Spiritomb, some of the legendaries ask for details, Zorua, Gothita, Vullaby. Negotiations more than welcome
In return i have
Combee (2 Females, will evolve into Vespiquen, Bashful and Modest, Sweet Scent and Gust
dude i have one wanna trade??
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Looking for a DWF combee from Black/White 2. HAve a lot of other dw pokes to offer, and some egg moves too. Just check out my sig. and PM me.
*Trade completed*
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4 or 5iv ditto from non-english game (one with all but sp. atk, one with all but atk)
3 kartana - 2 jolly, relatively superior / 1 adamant, outstanding
xurkitree, modest, outstanding potential 31/x/31/30/x/31
buzzwole, adamant, relatively superior potential x/31/x/31/x/31
shiny grimer, quirky, relatively superior potential x/31/x/31/30/31
shiny magikarp, naive, above average potential
LOTS of 4 and 5iv adamant minior(blue)
Looking for DWf Combee, PM me with offers, I have almost every DWf already.
Laurence | Rock
Onix | Shuckle | Nosepass
searching for any combee or vespiqueen for pokedex...please pm me if you can trade i am almost done my pokedex so I can offer a lot!
Pokemon X Friend Code: 0559-7304-2908
Breeding accomplishments:
Adamant with Thick Fat ability 31/?/31/31/31/31
Adamant with Blaze ability; dragon dance and outrage 31/31/31/31/?/31
Adamant with egg moves ice punch, dragon dance and aqua jet 31/31/31/31/?/31
Current project: ;696; Jolly with egg moves ice fang and fire fang *completed*
Hello peeps, looking for a female Combee. PM with realistic offers
Seeking female combee or vespiquen. Can offer all the starters, or Black 2 exclusives.
Got a Vespiqueen up for a dex trade, only need meloetta atm. Or make me a good offer on le queen.
Pokemon Y
Proud owner of a (ORIGINAL!) UT/UC: 2003 - Repair Program Shiny Zigzagoon.
Friend code Black 2 : 2151-6418-9614
Friend code Y: 3239-2288-6738
Time Zone - GMT+1
got DW FEMALE combee for trade (evolve to vespiquen). In return I look for power items. PM for offers
I've got a level 24 Vespiquen. PM me with offers
National 'Dex completion: 649/649 (27/6/2013)
Shiny Pokemon: (Black Tower) (Lake of Rage) (Nature Preserve) (RFT) (RFT) (RFT) (RFT) (RFT)
*RFT=Received From Trade
Spoiler:- Lvl 100's:
Black 2 FC: 2151 6093 4069
Shiny Pokemon: (RFT) Skrelp (RFT) (RFT) (RFT)
*RFT= Received From Trade
Currently looking for all Vivillon wing patterns besides River.
Friend Safari: Normal
I have two Female combee if anybody needs one or wants it? PM me if your interested
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My Friend Safari: Maractus, Oddish and Ivysaur
My Friend Code: Pokémon X: 1134 - 8255 - 5206
If My PM is full go to visitor message and tell me
got a Vespiquen up for trade
adamant DW 31/31/31/31/31/29
I breed iv's upon request. What i have in stock: pm me for a detailed list
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Since December, schools have known which University Interscholastic League classification they were going to be in from the fall of 2014 to the spring of 2016. But the rest of the details have been a mystery.
At 9 a.m. today, the UIL will release its biennial realignment and reclassification for the next two years. Classifications will be based on enrollment numbers taken on Oct. 25.
The biggest changes this year include the renaming of the classifications, as six-man will now be called Class A, and each class renamed accordingly. The state's biggest classification will now be called Class 6A.
Class 4A, like the classes beneath it, will be split into Division I and Division II before football season.
The two-time defending Class 4A Division I football champions, Guyer, will join Ryan in Class 6A.
"The biggest thing is for every sport, it's tougher come playoff time to make deep runs because competition is a little bit better," Guyer head football coach John Walsh said. "That's just a fact. I've been in 4A and 5A. The runs are harder."
The two teams will be in the same classification for the first time since 2008-10.
Ryan has been in the state's largest classification the last two years, after Guyer was in it from 2010-12. The most success any Ryan team experienced during that stretch was its run to the Class 5A Division II regional finals during the 2013 football season.
Ryan and Guyer will both be 6A, while Denton and Lake Dallas will be in 5A. Argyle, Krum, Aubrey and Sanger will be in Class 4A, while Ponder and Pilot Point will be in Class 3A.
This year was the first time cutoff numbers were released before realignment day, something with which new Denton ISD athletic director Joey Florence agreed.
"It's good because it takes the guesswork out of it if you're going to be close [to the classification cutoff]. If you're one of the schools that are close, it obviously takes the guess work out for you," Florence said. "Then obviously it can help you with scheduling."
There's still a lot of guesswork for schools like Krum. The Bobcats will be affected by the new split in Class 4A. The Bobcats will be in 4A Division II, something head football coach Gary Robinson said will benefit his team.
"I feel like it equals the playing ground a little bit, as far as the size of the schools," Robinson said. "With that being said, the schools that we'll be playing I feel like will be just as competitive. We don't know how it's going to be."
Robinson, like every other coach in the state, knows the classification. But the district each school is in will also be very important.
Florence said Ryan is now lacking a nondistrict football game because he anticipates being in the same district as Justin Northwest, which is in the same school district as 6A-newcomer Trophy Club Nelson.
For teams in 6A, especially around in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, there will be good teams in every district. But the quality of opponents in each district is where the distinctions exist.
"If you go one direction and you think the district's a little bit easier, you get to the playoffs and that's great, but your first round is going to be against somebody really good," Walsh said. "I'd almost rather be in a tougher district so when you come out, you may have a couple of rounds of not playing a top-10 team."
By lunchtime today, schools will know their district foes for the next two years. No matter which way population or geography pulls schools across the state and how far they may have to travel, there will still be one thing on the forefront of every coach's mind: winning.
"I'll travel for hours to possibly get a win," Robinson said. "That's not a problem for me."
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