Abstract: Systems and methods for internally preconditioning SSDs for various workloads are disclosed. One such method involves (1) receiving preconditioning parameters including an invalidity distribution across ribbons, a transfer size of workloads, and a randomness of workloads, (2) generating workload data including a percentage of random data and a percentage of non-random data, where the percentages are based on the randomness of workloads parameter, (3) determining preselected physical block addresses (PBAs) of a ribbon using the invalidity distribution parameter, (4) writing a portion of the workload data to each of the preselected PBAs of the ribbon using a preselected transfer size until the ribbon is full, where the transfer size is based on the transfer size of workloads parameter, (5) marking all PBAs of the ribbon that were not preselected using the invalidity distribution parameter as being invalid, and (6) repeating (2) to (5) until a preselected end condition is met.

Abstract: Systems and methods for internally preconditioning SSDs for various workloads are disclosed. One such method involves (1) receiving preconditioning parameters including an invalidity distribution across ribbons, a transfer size of workloads, and a randomness of workloads, (2) generating workload data including a percentage of random data and a percentage of non-random data, where the percentages are based on the randomness of workloads parameter, (3) determining preselected physical block addresses (PBAs) of a ribbon using the invalidity distribution parameter, (4) writing a portion of the workload data to each of the preselected PBAs of the ribbon using a preselected transfer size until the ribbon is full, where the transfer size is based on the transfer size of workloads parameter, (5) marking all PBAs of the ribbon that were not preselected using the invalidity distribution parameter as being invalid, and (6) repeating (2) to (5) until a preselected end condition is met.

Abstract: A system for applying a thin film of molten thermoplastic to the edge of a cut fabric includes a feeder for providing a source of fabric or textile; a slitter for cutting the supplied fabric or textile; and at least one thermoplastic applicator having an applicator tip for applying a molten thermoplastic to the cut fabric. The system provides for cutting fabric and maintaining the integrity of the edge thereof by the application of the molten thermoplastic.

Abstract: A colorless malt beverage product. To produce the product, malt and water are combined in a mash. An enzyme is preferably added to convert non-fermentable sugars to fermentable sugars. The mash is heated, and liquid extracted therefrom. The liquid is combined with a fermentable carbohydrate to yield a mixture which is boiled and combined with yeast. The resulting yeast-fermented product is decolorized to produce a clear/colorless base which is combined with a sweetener, tartaric acid, a buffer, and a flavoring agent, followed by carbonation until the product is about 0.48-0.57% by weight CO.sub.2. The completed product is clear/colorless, has an alcohol : real extract weight % ratio of 1 : 0.4 to 1 : 1.5, and has 8-15 calories/ounce. These parameters minimize consumer sensations of fullness and excess tartness/sweetness/astringency, while producing desirable taste characteristics and an attractive appearance.