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Hebogiaid Tramor ar Dŵr Cloc Neuadd y Ddinas 2013
O Ebrill tan ddiwedd Gorffennaf 2013
Dechreuodd yr Hebogiaid Tramor, gafodd eu henwi'n Gavin a Stacey gan ysgol leol, nythu ar dŵr y cloc yn 2007, ar âl erlid pâr o gigfrain oddi yno a dwyn eu nyth.
Mae nhw wedi cael ychydig o lwyddiant yn bridio dros y blynyddoedd. Dyma nhw'n magu un plentyn y llynedd, benyw oedd yn dal yn y tŵr ym mis Medi.
Mae'r pâr wedi cadw'n dawel hyd yn hyn eleni, ond er gwaethaf y tywydd oer mae'r benyw wedi dodwy wyau ac wedi bod yn gori ers 20 Mawrth.
Gobeithio y byddan nhw'n llwyddiannus eleni eto.
Bydd yr RSPB yn cynnal digwyddiadau achlysurol ar benwythnosau yn y gwanwyn a'r haf yng Ngerddi Gorsedd, lle bydd cyfle i gael cip agosach drwy sbienddrych. Yn y cyfamser, cofiwch gadw llygad ar y Camera Hebogiaid i weld sut hwyl sydd arnyn nhw.
Hebogiaid ar dŵr y cloc
Medi 2009
Magpie on the Clock Tower?!
Another succesfful seaon of peregrine watching has drawn to a close. Our sadness at the failure of the eggs has been some-what made up for by the excellent views of the adults we have been getting. The birds have been having a lovely relaxed time of it, preening and dozing on the clock tower. Both birds look very well fed and in good health, which means that they should be in excellent condition for next breeding season-fingers crossed!
It has been very quiet on the clocktower with little action to report. However, one day in the final week of the project we had a visit from a very cheeky magpie, who investigated the peregrine nest right under the noses (or should that be ceres!) of both peregrines! Fortunately for Mr Magpie, neither peregerine noticed him, lost in their own vanity they were too busy preening! What makes it worse was the fact that the RSPB had just finished explaing that peregrines are one of nature's great predators-thanks guys, made us look like right mugs!
All that remains is for me to thank you for your interest in this project. We have met so many enthusiastic people and have heard some fantastic wildlife stories. Please keep watching those birds! Hope to see you all next year!
Peregrines on the Clock Tower Team
Gorffennaf 2009
Are you one in a million??
Sorry its been so long but we haven't really had anything to report! Both Gavin and Stacey can still be seen each day on the Clocktower. Sometimes they are there all day, dividing their time between the east and north sides of the tower, and on other days they disappear on long hunting trips. The recent hot weather has been a bit much for the birds (as well as us on the ground!) and they often perch on the shadier parts of the tower.
The PoCT team will be watching the birds until the end of August, so if you haven't yet seen the peregrines "in person" then what are you waiting for?! If you are a fan of birds and wildlife, why not join the RSPB? You would be in good company-we have over 1 million members! We can sign you up at the Museum and every member that joins will help wildlife conservation in Wales, as well as ensuring that the Peregrines on the Clock Tower project returns each year.
Happy watching!
Mehefin 2009
No Second Clutch
There is no second clutch of eggs despite courtship behaviour from both of the peregrines. They have been avoiding the original nest for some time now and are still using the second nest on the east side of the clock tower as a base.
The birds have been sitting in the more shady spots because of the hot weather we've been having recently (often, annoyingly, just out of sight of our scopes on City Hall Lawn!) but we've still been getting some great views of them.
A highlight of this past week was the pair tucking into a pigeon and at one point they both fought over it!
The adults will stay around for the whole of the summer and will continue to pose for the camera, which is providing high quality images of the peregrines and is giving us lots of fun with the windscreen wipers!!
Mai 2009
New Camera!
There is no sign of second clutch, although the birds continue to spend much of their time around the nest on the east clock face. The birds are still showing some pair bonding behaviour, spending time together and today putting on an aerial display. Despite showing this behaviour the birds have not been seen mating. The longer we wait, the less chance of success.
At last we have some good news to bring you! Our fantastic new camera is up and running! It even has its very own windscreen wiper-what will they think of next! We have much improved views of the peregrines and now have a full screen image to show visitors. Unfortunately, the new camera image is not yet available to internet viewers (but we're working on it!), so why not come down to the museum to check it out for yourself?! See you there...
Fresh Hope??
Another day of interesting behaviour! Today, (Tues 5th May) the birds have spent the majority of their time on or around a new (old raven's!) nest positioned on the east facing clock face. They have been sitting very close to each other, often both in the nest together, and also have disappeared on hunting trips together. Such "lovey dovy" behaviour is not the norm for peregrines, except during the pair bonding period, which usually occurs before laying in Feb and March. The female then spent the afternoon "scraping" the nest. This is a natural behaviour to create a bowl shaped "scrape" on the nest ledge, which prevents eggs from rolling off the cliff.
It is unusual, but not unheard of, for peregrines to lay a second clutch of eggs after sitting for the full incubation period. When it does happen, it tends to occur only in city nesting peregrines, reflecting the greater availability of food in cities later in the year.
Could Gavin and Stacey be attempting a second clutch?? Watch this space!!
Bad News
It has been a depressing few days for the PoCT team. After a completely normal day on Sunday (3rd May), at about 3.30pm the birds suddenly became very agitated and active around the Clock Tower. At first we thought their excitement was due to the eggs hatching, which was supported by the fact that the one of the birds appeared to bring food to the nest. However, no chicks were sighted and the feed didn't take place. The birds then left the nest completely unattended for the next hour or so and could be seen perched at the top of the tower. As I left the site at the end of the day, one of the adults was seen forlornly circling the tower, occasionally landing at the eyrie (but not sitting) and looking generally lost.
Monday (4th) confirmed our worst fears. The eggs had failed and the Peregrines had abandoned the nest. They spent most of the day sitting on the clock tower and ignored the nest that they had been working so hard to incubate.
Ebrill 2009
Feeding Frenzy!
It has been a successful week, with the birds showing well for the museum visitors. The most spectacular moment came on Friday morning when the adult male peregrine (Gavin to his friends!) returned to the Clock Tower with a tasty seagull to eat! As you can imagine, this didn't go down too well with the local gulls, who attempted to mob Gavin as he arrived home. Luckily, he made it to a nice comfortable ledge where he was able to enjoy his meal in peace.
For the lucky people down below watching through scopes, it really was a WOW moment. And there will be more to come! Our eggs are due to hatch very soon (last year the first chick appeared on the 1st of May) which means more action on the nest ledge, more hunting trips for the adults and lots many more gory feeds to watch!
So why not come along and have your own RSPB WOW moment?! We will be at the Museum Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm.
Egg-static for Cardiff Peregrines
Peregrines on the Clocktower 2009 is up and running! The birds are back and were observed mating around City Hall in late March.
It was on the opening day of the project (4th April) that volunteer Peter Elkington noticed that the birds had chosen a nest site for 2009-the same spot as last year! For those of you new to PoCT, the eyrie (nest) is located in an old raven's nest on the north-facing side of City Hall Clock Tower, just above the clock face.
Since early April, the birds have barely left the nest unattended, which suggests that they are incubating eggs. Unfortunately, due to the height of the tower, we can't see in to count them. It will be another 2 weeks before we see the chicks appear and the mystery is revealed!
At the moment, the adult birds are taking turns incubating the eggs. If you are lucky you may see a change over at the nest site. Occasionally, one of the birds will return to the tower with prey and give us a gory treat as they devour their hard earned meal.
We estimate that hatching will occur in the first week of May (last year the first egg hatched on 1st May) and then the real fun will start! Rearing hungry chicks is demanding and both mum and dad will have to work really hard to keep the food coming. Until then, however, it's a waiting game...
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Hebogiaid Tramor
Adar cyflyma'r byd!
Mae hebogiaid yn hoffi nythu mewn llefydd uchel, lle na fydd neb yn tarfu arnynt. Felly mae tŵr cloc Neuadd Dinas Caerdydd yn lle delfrydol. Gallant weld eu hysglyfaeth yn rhwydd o ben y tŵr.
Maen nhw'n bwyta amrywiaeth eang o adar, o fronfreithod i golomennod. Wrth ymlid ysglyfaeth, gallant hedfan cymaint â 180 cilomedr yr awr (112 milltir yr awr).
Mae hebogiaid yn tueddu i baru am oes. Mae'r heboges yn dodwy 3 neu 4 wy ac mae'r cywion yn gadael y nyth ymhen 4 mis fel rheol.
Os bydd hebogiaid Neuadd y Ddinas yn cael cywion, gallwn ni ddisgwyl gweld arwyddion o fywyd newydd yn y nyth ym mis Mai.
Aderyn mewn perygl ar ei ffordd nôl
Mae Hebogiaid Tramor wedi bod mewn perygl ers amser maith. Mae pobl wedi bod yn euog o ddwyn eu hwyau; eu saethu a hyd yn oed eu gwenwyno.
Roedd y plaladdwyr a ddefnyddiwyd yn gyffredin yn ystod y 1950au a'r 1960au yn lladd yr adar mewn oed ac yn gwanhau plisg eu hwyau gan beri iddyn nhw dorri wrth ddeori.
Mae gwell amddiffyniad cyfreithiol a rheolaeth ar blaleiddiaid wedi helpu i gynyddu nifer yr hebogiaid yn y DU o 400 pâr yn y 1960au i bron i 1,500 o barau heddiw.
Ond mae angen ein cymorth ni arnynt o hyd. Bob blwyddyn mae adar yn cael eu saethu neu eu gwenwyno, a nythod yn cael eu hysbeilio.
Mae angen gwneud rhagor i amddiffyn yr adar hynod hyn. I gael rhagor o wybodaeth, ewch i www.rspb.org.uk/birdsofprey.
Ffotograffiau o'r hebogiaid
Ffotograffiau hebogiaid
A Date with Nature
Gosodir camera agos ar waith erbyn Mis Ebrill, gan roi golygfeydd gwych i ni o'r nyth. Dewch yn ôl i'w weld.
Hoffech chi wirfoddoli?
Hoffech chi wirfoddoli gyda'r RSPB ar y project hebogiaid? Ffoniwch Laura Reynolds ar (029) 2035 3276 neu ebostio firstname.lastname@example.com
I weld pa weithgarwch mae ein gwirfoddolwyr wedi'i weld yn y nyth, ewch i'n tudalennau ar y we
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DAWN C. MEYERRIECKS,1 Dawn Meyerriecks, LLC, Co-Chair
ROBERT F. BEHLER, MITRE Corporation
PHILIP E. COYLE III, World Security Institute
RENATO A. DiPENTIMA, SRA International (retired)
JOHN M. GILLIGAN, Gilligan Group, Inc.
JOHN GOODENOUGH, Carnegie Mellon University
PAUL J. KERN (NAE),2 The Cohen Group
H. STEVEN KIMMEL, Alion Science and Technology
DEIDRE A. LEE, Professional Services Council
JOSHUA S. LEVINE, ESP Technologies Corporation
NACHIAPPAN NAGAPPAN, Microsoft Research
FRANK A. PERRY, Science Applications International Corporation
VAHO REBASSOO, The Boeing Company
DANIEL C. STURMAN, Google, Inc.
JON EISENBERG, Director, Computer Science and Telecommunications
KEVIN LEWIS, Senior Program Officer
LYNETTE I. MILLETT, Senior Program Officer
RENEE HAWKINS, Financial and Administrative Manager
VIRGINIA BACON TALATI, Program Associate
MORGAN MOTTO, Program Associate (through April 2009)
1 Dawn Meyerriecks resigned from the committee in September 2009 upon her appoint -
ment as Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Acquisition and Technology.
2 National Academy of Engineering.
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ROBERT F. SPROULL, Sun Microsystems, Inc., Chair
PRITHVIRAJ BANERJEE, Hewlett Packard Company
WILLIAM J. DALLY, NVIDIA Corporation and Stanford University
DEBORAH ESTRIN, University of California, Los Angeles
KEVIN C. KAHN, Intel Corporation
JAMES KAJIYA, Microsoft Corporation
JOHN E. KELLY III, IBM Research
JON M. KLEINBERG, Cornell University
WILLIAM H. PRESS, University of Texas, Austin
PRABHAKAR RAGHAVAN, Yahoo! Research
DAVID E. SHAW, Columbia University
ALFRED Z. SPECTOR, Google, Inc.
PETER SZOLOVITS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
PETER J. WEINBERGER, Google, Inc.
JON EISENBERG, Director
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SHENAE BRADLEY, Senior Program Assistant
RENEE HAWKINS, Financial and Administrative Manager
HERBERT S. LIN, Chief Scientist
LYNETTE I. MILLETT, Senior Program Officer
ERIC WHITAKER, Senior Program Assistant
ENITA A. WILLIAMS, Associate Program Officer
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The information technology (IT) revolution of the past several decades
has dramatically changed the world. The Internet, Web 2.0 technologies,
social networking tools, online search engines, text messaging, video
teleconferencing, and multimedia-enabled smart-phones with embedded
cameras are but a sample of IT-based capabilities that have altered the
ways in which people communicate and work.
In the military, IT has enabled profound advances in weapons sys-
tems and the management and operation of the defense enterprise. A
significant portion of the Department of Defense (DOD) budget is spent
on capabilities acquired as commercial IT commodities, developmental
IT systems that support a broad range of warfighting and functional
applications, and IT components embedded in weapons systems. The
ability of the DOD and its industrial partners to harness and apply IT for
warfighting, command and control and communications, logistics, and
transportation has contributed enormously to fielding the world's best
defense force.
But despite the DOD's decades of success in leveraging IT across the
defense enterprise, the acquisition of IT systems continues to be burdened
with serious problems. Accordingly, the Defense Information Systems
Agency (DISA) asked the National Research Council (NRC) to assess
the efficacy of the DOD's acquisition and test and evaluation (T&E) pro -
cesses as applied to IT. In response, the NRC formed the Committee on
Improving Processes and Policies for the Acquisition and Test of Infor-
mation Technologies in the Department of Defense—a group of IT sys-
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iii PREFACE
Statement of Task
This study will bring together defense and defense industry experts in ac-
quisition and test and evaluation (T&E); commercial software developers; and
software engineers, computer scientists, and other academic researchers to
assess the efficacy of the DOD acquisition and T&E processes as specifically
applied to information technology. Through briefings, site visits, and committee
deliberations, the study committee will:
1. Evaluate legislative requirements for acquisition and T&E and the cur-
rent DOD acquisition process (as defined in the "DOD 5000 series") to
determine whether the law and the defined processes permit enough
flexibility to rapidly bring capabilities to users;
2. Examine the processes and capabilities of the commercial IT sector to
determine whether industry best practices can be adopted by DOD to
improve the acquisition, systems engineering, and T&E process;
3. Examine the Department's various concepts for systems engineering and
testing in virtual environments, and make recommendations for how to
integrate them into a cohesive, efficient, and robust capability;
4. Examine the DOD acquisition environment, including its institutional
and cultural dimensions, for barriers that inhibit program managers/ac-
quisition executives from taking advantage of existing flexibility in law
and defined processes and recommend solutions; and
5. Make recommendations to responsible agency, executive branch, and
legislative officials about how to improve the acquisition, systems en-
gineering, and T&E processes to achieve the Department's net-centric
tems acquisition and T&E experts, commercial software developers; and
software engineers, computer scientists, and other academic researchers.
The committee was tasked with the following: (1) an evaluation of appli -
cable legislative requirements, (2) an examination of the processes and
capabilities of the commercial IT sector, (3) an examination of the DOD's
concepts for systems engineering and testing in virtual environments,
(4) an examination of the DOD acquisition environment, and (5) the for-
mulation of recommendations on how to improve the acquisition, systems
engineering, and T&E processes to achieve the DOD's network-centric
goals. (The full statement of task appears in Box P.1.) The tasks were com-
pleted in November 2009. This report provides the committee's findings
and recommendations, which are based on document reviews, briefings
from commercial and military experts in IT systems acquisition, internal
deliberations, and the committee members' personal expertise.
Briefings to the committee from staff of the Office of the Secretary
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of Defense showed that the acquisition of major automated information
systems (MAIS) is especially troublesome. This problem has been broadly
recognized for years, and there have been many attempts at reform.
Nonetheless, today's processes for the acquisition and testing of DOD IT
systems often last 5 or more years before delivering solutions to the end
users. Given the rapid pace of change in the IT world, it is no wonder that
solutions ultimately delivered by DOD IT programs are often considered
by end users to be inadequate. Much the same could be said about the
historical adoption of IT in the commercial sector, where there have been
extraordinary successes and colossal failures. Fortunately, the commercial
sector has enjoyed some great successes in recent years by employing
agile IT acquisition approaches that can also be leveraged by the DOD.
In examining the current DOD processes for acquiring IT systems
and comparing them with the processes adopted by leading-edge firms
in the commercial sector, the committee found stark differences. The DOD
is hampered by a culture and acquisition-related practices that favor large
programs, high-level oversight, and a very deliberate, serial approach
to development and testing (the waterfall model). Programs that are
expected to deliver complete, nearly perfect solutions and that take years
to develop are the norm in the DOD. In contrast, leading-edge commer-
cial firms have adopted agile approaches that focus on delivering smaller
increments rapidly and aggregating them over time to meet capabil -
ity objectives. Moreover, the DOD's process-bound, high-level oversight
seems to make demands that cause developers to focus more on process
than on product, and end-user participation often is too little and too late.
These approaches run counter to agile acquisition practices in which the
product is the primary focus, end users are engaged early and often, the
oversight of incremental product development is delegated to the lowest
practical level, and the program management team has the flexibility to
adjust the content of the increments in order to meet delivery schedules.
The committee concluded that the key to resolving the chronic prob-
lems with the DOD acquisition of IT systems is for the DOD to adopt
a fundamentally different process—one based on the lessons learned
in the employment of agile management techniques in the commercial
sector. Agile approaches have allowed their adopters to outstrip estab -
lished industrial giants that were beset with ponderous, process-bound,
industrial-age management structures. Agile approaches have succeeded
because their adopters recognized the issues that contribute to risks in an
IT program and changed their management structures and processes to
mitigate the risks. There are clear parallels in the DOD that support mak -
ing this process change the centerpiece of improving IT acquisition.
For the DOD to succeed in adopting new approaches to IT acquisi-
tion, the first step is to acknowledge that simply tailoring the existing
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x PREFACE
processes is not sufficient. DOD acquisition regulations do permit tailor-
ing, but the committee found few examples of the successful application
of the current acquisition regulations to IT programs, and those that were
successful required herculean efforts or unique circumstances. Changes
broader than tailoring are necessary; they must encompass changes to
culture, redefinition of the categories of IT systems, and restructured
procurement, development, and testing processes as identified in this
report. In the aggregate, these changes must realign processes that today
are dominated by deliberate approaches designed for the development
of large, complex, hardware-dominated weapons systems to processes
adapted to the very different world of software-dominated IT systems.
The specific, actionable recommendations made by the committee
address the four dimensions of its task discussed above. The body of the
report and the appendixes include detailed discussions, rationale, and
two proposed new process models for acquiring IT within the DOD. One
model is structured for programs focused on the development of new
software to provide new functionality or to integrate commercial off-the-
shelf (COTS) components (e.g., MAIS programs). The second model is
designed for the acquisition of COTS IT hardware, software, or services.
Both have parallels in the commercial sector and are especially relevant
for acquiring systems that support DOD information enterprise require-
ments and operate using the DOD IT infrastructure. The changes are not
recommended for adoption in acquiring IT components embedded in
weapons systems at this time, but the committee believes that as these
changes are refined and institutionalized, many will be applicable to IT
components of weapons systems as well.
The committee believes that there is an imperative for change, and
it strongly urges the DOD to adopt the recommendations offered in this
report. Strong support from the highest levels of the DOD will be required
to implement changes of the magnitude recommended.
The committee extends its thanks to the individuals listed in Appen-
dix E who briefed the committee. It also thanks Steven Hutchison, DISA
Test and Evaluation Executive, for helping to make this study possible,
and Dr. Hutchison and Judith Hill for their assistance throughout the
course of the study. Finally, the committee extends its thanks and appre -
ciation to Jon Eisenberg, Kevin Lewis, Lynette Millett, and Virginia Bacon
Talati of the NRC's Computer Science and Telecommunications Board
whose dedicated support made this report possible.
William H. Campbell, Co-Chair
Committee on Improving Processes and Policies for the Acquisition
and Test of Information Technologies in the Department of Defense
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Acknowledgment of Reviewers
This report has been reviewed in draft form by individuals chosen
for their diverse perspectives and technical expertise, in accordance with
procedures approved by the National Research Council's Report Review
Committee. The purpose of this independent review is to provide candid
and critical comments that will assist the institution in making its pub -
lished report as sound as possible and to ensure that the report meets
institutional standards for objectivity, evidence, and responsiveness to
the study charge. The review comments and draft manuscript remain
confidential to protect the integrity of the deliberative process. We wish
to thank the following individuals for their review of this report:
Eddie Bair, E. Bair Associates, LLC,
Calvin Carerra, The Carrera Group, Inc.,
Felix Dupré, The Durango Group, LLC,
Bruce A. Finlayson, University of Washington,
Jacques S. Gansler, University of Maryland,
Michael F. Goodchild, University of California, Santa Barbara,
Richard F. Hilliard II, Independent Consultant, Bar Harbor, Maine,
Steven B. Lipner, Microsoft Corporation,
Charles E. McQueary, Independent Consultant, Arlington, Virginia,
Frank Ostroff, Ostroff Consultants Group, LLC,
Stuart H. Starr, National Defense University,
John P. Stenbit, TRW, Inc. (retired),
Kevin J. Sullivan, University of Virginia,
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xii ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REVIEWERS
Anthony M. Valletta, SRA International,
George Wauer, Independent Consultant, Centreville, Virginia, and
Peter J. Weinberger, Google, Inc.
Although the reviewers listed above have provided many construc-
tive comments and suggestions, they were not asked to endorse the con-
clusions or recommendations, nor did they see the final draft of the report
before its release. The review of this report was overseen by Butler W.
Lampson, Microsoft Corporation. Appointed by the National Research
Council, he was responsible for making certain that an independent
examination of this report was carried out in accordance with institu -
tional procedures and that all review comments were carefully consid-
ered. Responsibility for the final content of this report rests entirely with
the authoring committee and the institution.
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Definitions of the Term "IT System,"17
Effective Approaches to Information Technology in the
Commercial Sector, 19
The Defense Acquisition System, 22
Results of Current Acquisition Processes and Practices for
Information Technology Systems, 23
Scope and Context of This Report, 27
Introduction, 28
Differences Between Information Technology Systems and
Weapons Systems Are Not Reflected in Current Process, 30
Requirements Process Impedes Use of Commercial
Off-the-Shelf Solutions, 33
Overly Large Information Technology Programs Increase Risk, 34
Funding Process Impedes Flexibility, 35
Excessive Oversight, Yet Insufficient Program Accountability, 36
Cultural Impediments Take Precedence over Rapid
Development, 40
Inadequate Information Technology Acquisition Workforce, 42
Legislative Impediments, 44
Measures of Success, 44
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xi CONTENTS
The Evolution of Department of Defense Policy and
Practice for Software Development, 47
Iterative, Incremental Development, 51
Platforms and Virtualization: Key Underpinnings for
Information Technology Systems, 60
A Recommended Acquisition Management Approach for
Information Technology Programs, 63
Proposed Acquisition Management for SDCI Programs, 66
Proposed Acquisition Management for CHSS Programs, 74
Introduction, 79
Shortcomings of Present Defense Test and Evaluation, 80
"Big-R" Requirements and "Small-r" Requirements, 85
Incorporating the Voice of the User, 86
Toward Continuous Operational Assessment, 86
Acceptance Teams, 88
Evaluation Through Operational Use Metrics, 89
Incorporating Common Services Definitions, 90
Virtual Information Technology Test Environments, 92
A Brief Overview of the Defense Acquisition System for
Information Technology 103
B Program Phases and Decision Milestones for SDCI Programs 116
C Program Phases and Decision Milestones for CHSS Programs 123
D Programs That Succeeded with Nontraditional Oversight 127
E Briefings to the Committee 131
F Biosketches of Committee and Staff 134
G Acronyms 147


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Comparative Study of Laparoscopic Versus Open Appendectomy in Children
This study has been completed.
Oregon Health and Science University
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: November 5, 2007
Last updated: May 25, 2012
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The study intends to compare the results of two surgical methods to remove the appendix in children with appendicitis. Specifically, up to 500 children over 3 years will be placed in two groups where the only difference in treatment is open or laparoscopic (scope) operation. Each group will be tracked for their baseline characteristics, events during operation and recovery, pain medication requirements, duration of hospital stay, and patient/family satisfaction.
The investigators hypothesize that their will be no difference in the parameters measured between the techniques of appendix removal.
Condition | Intervention |
Appendicitis |
Procedure: laparoscopic appendectomy Procedure: open appendectomy |
Study Type: | Interventional |
Study Design: | Allocation: Randomized Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: Single Blind (Subject) Primary Purpose: Treatment |
Official Title: | Randomized, Prospective, Single Blinded Trial of Laparoscopic Versus Open Appendectomy in Children |
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Further study details as provided by Oregon Health and Science University:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Surgical complications, length of stay, pain medication requirements [ Time Frame: within 30 days of intervention ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Patient/family satisfaction [ Time Frame: within 7 days of intervention ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Enrollment: | 400 |
Study Start Date: | December 2007 |
Study Completion Date: | January 2011 |
Primary Completion Date: | December 2010 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
Arms | Assigned Interventions |
Active Comparator: 1
children randomized to open appendectomy
Procedure: open appendectomy
open operation for removal of appendix
Active Comparator: 2
children randomized to laparoscopic appendectomy
Procedure: laparoscopic appendectomy
appendix removal via scope
Ages Eligible for Study: | up to 18 Years |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
- All children under the age of 18 years with diagnosed appendicitis
Exclusion Criteria:
- Refusal of consent
- Primary language other than English or Spanish.
Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00554008
United States, California | |
Children's Hospital Los Angeles | |
Los Angeles, California, United States, 90027 | |
United States, Oregon | |
Oregon Health and Sciences University | |
Portland, Oregon, United States, 97227 | |
Emanuel Children's Hospital | |
Portland, Oregon, United States, 97227 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
Oregon Health and Science University
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Principal Investigator: | David Bliss, M.D. | University of Southern California |
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ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on March 13, 2014
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Responsible Party: | David Bliss, MD, Oregon Health and Science University |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00554008 History of Changes |
Other Study ID Numbers: | IRB00002184 |
Study First Received: | November 5, 2007 |
Last Updated: | May 25, 2012 |
Health Authority: | United States: Institutional Review Board |
Keywords provided by Oregon Health and Science University:
Appendicitis laparoscopy randomized trial children pediatric |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Appendicitis Acute Disease Gastroenteritis Gastrointestinal Diseases Digestive System Diseases |
Cecal Diseases Intestinal Diseases Disease Attributes Pathologic Processes |
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2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
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2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
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seasoned salt to taste
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At first, I thought this tasted a lot like beer. I scaled the recipe all the way to 7 servings to try out the taste only. I used whipped cream cheese, because it was all I had. I did use a darker beer, that has a stronger taste, but the recipe didn't specify. Once I let it sit in the fridge for 24 hours, and then dipped pretzels in it, the flavors blended together well. The beer just enhanced the cheese flavors instead of dominating it. It does go great with pretzels. However, I would definitely make it the night before so the cheese has time to absorb the beer and blend right. It will also be much thicker by then and the right consistency for dipping.
Delish! Made the whole thing in the processor - took about 5 minutes. I didn't use any seasoned salt, and I'm not a fan of cayenne, but I did want a little "kick," so I added a healthy dose of horseradish. I used a little more than 1/2 cup of Terminal Gravity IPA, and it was good straight out of the processor workbowl. I got some Snyder's giant pretzel rods as a go-with...can't wait to taste it after it's had a chance to meld. Thanks for a keeper! 10/8/11 - 24 hours later. I'm not going to change the rating, but I will do a couple of things differently next time. First, I was surprised by how thick it was, so that means I'll add more beer. Second, I couldn't really taste the horseradish at all, so I'll be adding more of that, too. It was very good, but just a wee bit too "ranchy." I took it to a party in the bread bowl, and got lots of compliments...nice about not having to worry about taking the bowl home!
This is MUCH better if you substitute 8oz of sour cream for one of the packages of cream cheese.
I haven't tried this particular recipe yet, but have been making a variation for year. Only difference is no salt or pepper, but two chopped green onions mixed in. Everyone loves this dip!
This is always my go to appetizer for work functions, parties, and snacks at the house. Only thing different I do is add garlic powder instead of the salt/cayenne. I always get request for this recipe!
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dpummill-kimble welcome to the Club forum Not all the forum members feel that the club is a scam, if your looking for information, looking to share your fishing stores,want to meet members to fish with from your area etc. then you came to the right place. If field testing is the only reason you signed up then" Yes "you will be disapointed. Sorry To many people sign up thinking that they are going to get stuff every week to test and that just not the case.
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Posted By wellsley on 20 Apr 2013 03:54 PM It seems to complicated. Especially if your not on facebook. Certainly not worth my time. I'd rather be fishing.
Wellsley you don't have to do FB or twitter to get picked for a test product... all you need to do is pick products level three and under. When you complete the required Post Test Report for those product you will get your original points back plus points for filling out the report.
With level 4 to level 6 product you will lose a portion of your points and will need to do FB and twitter to get them back.
all I can say is that stuff stuff is 10 time better than what we had in the 15 years I've been a member under the old way I was selected three time to test small crank baits and hooks under the new system I've test three product since august ranging in price from $25 to $500
mfabin1 log into stuffstuff open your dashboard page in the box labeled my current test product looking left to right there is a picture of the product you got to test, then the date you recieved it, and a line that says ( complete post test review) click on that it will take you to the review pages.here's a pdf they have under FAQ which walk you through/ explains the reveiw process.
have a good fishing season
Posted By fisherfanatic on 01 Nov 2013 07:34 PM Currently a level 1 tester, but soon to be level 2.
take a look at the points and levels section under FAQ on SS web site and or look at the blog by Tim Brown both explain how to up your point totals. I also have a blog there which explains the test review A to Z You can be at level 6 in a couple of weeks


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Anyone Fished this lately? Any Luck?
i havent had any trout luck lately however i am catching dosens of 20-30 inch pike on spinnerbaits and buzzbaits near the dream stream.
There was an ice fishing tournament last Saturday on 11Mile the High lakes are all frozen and the Fishing has been pretty good< I haven't been as of yet and the word is from some of my fishing cronies.
Good luck and good fishin!!!
Hi Jason---Just read your post. No ,I didn't get the results but from what I heard they done pretty well And yes Antero has been great. My sons have been up there Fishing but they said it was wall to wall fisherman! Were gonna try and get out in the next week or Two.
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Register for the Holy Land Tour
(This link will take you to the Morning Star Tours registration page.)
Terms & Conditions
A $750 deposit must accompany the reservation form for each participant enrolling in the tour. An additional partial payment of $1,500 is due by October 25, 2012. Final payment is due by December 15, 2012. An additional deposit of $100 is required for Petra Extension.
The tour price is based on double occupancy, deluxe hotels throughout. Single rooms are available for an additional cost of $1,275 per person (Petra Extension additional $365).
OPTIONAL Group Air Transportation
A limited number of seats have been confirmed. Participants will be given these seats on a first-come, first-served basis. Airfare used is based on non-upgradeable economy class effective at date of publication. Airfares and airlines are subject to change should more seats be needed than allocated.
Group transportation to and from the airport is included in the optional group air price. For an additional cost, Morning Star Tours will arrange private transportation for those arriving or departing separately from the group.
Participant requests for deviations from optional group air itinerary are subject to space plus an applicable airfare surcharge, and a $50 deviation fee per person. To enable finalizing of group arrangements, requests and changes are not accepted less than 60 days prior to departure.
Special Arrangements
MST will be pleased to help you with any extra arrangements needed. All requests must be finalized by January 5, 2013. Payment of these arrangements is not included in the cost of the tour and will be due with final payment.
Tour Prices
All tour prices are based on costs, charges, taxes and US dollar exchange rates known at the time of booking. We regret should any of these costs change, a surcharge may be added to the cost of your tour. You would be notified prior to travel.
Cancellations & Refunds
All cancellation notices must be received in writing. A full refund (less half of deposit) will be made in the event that a person cancels before October 25, 2012. For cancellations between October 26 to December 15, 2012 a penalty of 50% of deposit plus $500. Cancellations after December 15, 2012, there is no refund.
Baggage, trip cancellation and emergency medical insurance is STRONGLY recommended. Forms will be provided upon registration. Important: The exclusion of Pre-Existing Conditions is waived provided the premium is received no later than 21 days after the initial deposit for your trip.
You must have a valid passport with expiration not less than 6 months after your return to the US. It takes about eight to ten weeks to secure a passport so don't delay. Non-US passport holders must contact Morning Star Tours to confirm need for visa. Passport information along with applications can be obtained on the WEB by going to: www.travel.state.gov.
Baggage Allowance
Due to bus size we can only allow one checked piece, not to exceed 62 inches (length plus width plus depth) and 50 lbs. You may also bring one carry-on item.
Special Assistance
Morning Star Tours & Dallas Theological Seminary regrets that it cannot provide individual assistance to a participant for walking, dining, or other personal needs. Persons needing such assistance must be accompanied by a companion. This tour requires physical movement including walking on uneven surfaces, climbing steep inclines, and many stairs.
Morning Star Tours & Dallas Theological Seminary, with their officers and staff, act only as agents for the various companies whose accommodations are utilized. They assume no responsibility or liability in connection with the services of any train, carriage, automobile, airplane, or other conveyance which will be used either wholly or in part. Neither will they be responsible for any act, error, omission, or any injury, loss, accident, nor any delay which may be occasioned by reason of defect in any vehicle or through neglect or default of any company or person engaged in the conveying of passengers. Morning Star Tours accepts no responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delays or changes in motorcoach, train, airplane services, or that of any other conveyance, sickness, accident, weather, strikes, war, quarantine, or other causes; and all such losses or expenses must be borne by the passenger. The airlines and/or other transportation companies concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission, or event during the time the passengers are not aboard their plane or conveyance. The passage contract, as issued by the airlines or other transportation companies involved with the tour, shall constitute the sole contract between the purchaser and the airlines or transportation companies and limit the responsibilities of the tour sponsors concerning the related travel and accommodations. Prices and schedules that appear in any brochure or web site are based on current schedules and tariff rates and are subject to change without notice.
Please contact Morning Star Tours at (972) 690-0092 or Kelly Bly at Dallas Seminary, (214) 841-3720.
Register for the Holy Land Tour
(This link will take you to the Morning Star Tours registration page.)


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