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Selected Case Studies crossing could change significantly in four years, the proj-
of Best Practices ect selection cycle was changed in 2008 to a two-year cycle.
This change was made to keep the safety analysis as close to
Four states were examined in greater depth to illustrate the types real-time as possible while providing the railroads and the
of strategies used to improve the project agreement process. The local highway agencies time to plan for funding. It also
four were selected to illustrate different aspects of the agreement keeps the option to advance a project if another falls out of
process. Some of the strategies cited relate to routine projects, the program.
such as the resurfacing of crossings. Other strategies are used to The goal of the Iowa DOT is to reconstruct all at-grade rail-
expedite complex grade-separation and corridor-improvement road crossings and then follow up with effective maintenance.
projects. These strategies are not unique to these agencies, but Each reconstructed crossing is expected to last between 10 to
they serve to illustrate the types of innovative practices that have 15 years. The life of the crossing varies depending on the vol-
been deployed around the country. ume and type of traffic. The DOT field office does basic main-
tenance work on a yearly basis.
Iowa DOT Best Practices
Iowa DOT has partnered with the railroads, cities, and counties Established Standards and Process
to systematically streamline the process to resurface at-grade for Projects: Use of Best Practices
railroad crossings. The Iowa process has been continually The Iowa DOT has successfully avoided agreement delays by
refined since its initiation in 1976, so that today it expedites all developing with the railroad companies common standards
major phases of a typical crossing project. for at-grade crossing projects. Technical aspects for the com-
The Grade Crossing Surface Repair Program began in mon standards are based on UP/BNSF drawings of proper
1976 with $600,000 annually, with one-third participation subbase depth, compaction, and specifications for track panel
each from the state, railroads, and local governments. The and surface material and DOT standards for all roadwork.
funding increased to $900,000 and the participation changed The agency selected best practices after conducting extensive
to 60/20/20 in 1983. This program funds at-grade railroad field trips and reviews of standards, materials, processes, and
crossing resurfacings on a first-come, first-served basis. In practices used by other state transportation agencies. The
1998 the Crossing Committee was established with represen- Iowa DOT then brought together best practices in funding,
tation from the Iowa DOT, railroads, highway authorities, staffing, equipment, material specifications, and streamlined
and Wisconsin DOT. processes for rebuilding crossings. The sequence of steps
The primary objective of the committee is to increase the life involved in the rebuilding of the crossings is "cookie cutter,"
and rideability of all crossings and to develop recommended and serves as a template that is used repeatedly on rebuilding
maintenance practices for the crossings. all at-grade crossings.
Streamlined Project Selection Preconstruction Meeting
The Iowa DOT has addressed the delays that some states have Preconstruction meetings are held 2 to 3 weeks before the
experienced in selecting and scheduling the rebuilding of at- estimated start of construction. The meetings bring together
grade crossings by streamlining the project-selection process. representatives of the state, highway authority (city/county
All state and local crossing projects submitted by cities and officials), railroads, businesses, school districts, and local emer-
counties are prioritized by the Iowa DOT Rail office staff. gency services. Besides providing the opportunity to discuss
Assessments of the condition of the crossings obtained annu- and finalize project details, these sessions also serve as a forum
ally from the DOT field staff and from the railroads are used to communicate with the community and surrounding busi-
in the evaluation and scoring of projects. Prioritization of nesses about road closures and detour routes. The precon-
projects is based on 19 factors that include number of daily struction meetings help all parties working on the project to
trains, rideability, fouled ballast, drainage pattern, rail stabil- have a clear understanding of roles, responsibilities, and sched-
ity, average daily traffic, number and percentage of truck traf- ules while improving community relations.
fic, speed limit, surface stability, elevation differential, cross
section, surface deterioration, tie condition, approach profile,
Partnership with Well-Defined
and header area.
Roles and Responsibilities
On a first-come, first-served basis, projects are reviewed,
scored, and selected. In the past, projects were selected and The Iowa DOT and the railroad each brings its equipment
scheduled on a four-year cycle. Since the condition of the and crews to the project site. The roles and responsibilities
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and sequence of steps are well-defined and both sides work Standard Agreements
collaboratively to complete the project on schedule. Gener-
The Iowa DOT has a simple, two-page standard agreement
ally, each project takes 5 days to complete.
between the agency and the railroad for rebuilding at-grade
The Iowa DOT attributes the success of the program to the
crossings. The agreement provides a space for the total amount
collaboration between the agency and the railroads during
to be reimbursed based on total lineal feet at $400 per lineal
the project and beyond it. Both sides combine their skills and
expertise effectively to deliver the project. foot. An Exhibit A that shows the lineal foot of surface material
The DOT Design and Materials Offices bring their equip- for reimbursement purposes is attached to each agreement.
ment and expertise and the railroads bring their expertise and The only change from project to project is the Exhibit A and
standards for track structure. Beyond the rebuilding of the the respective total amounts to be reimbursed per project.
crossing, the DOT field offices monitor crossings for mainte- The well-established Iowa process also eliminates the need
nance needs and take action as necessary (milling, oiling, seal- for general liability and Railroad Protective Liability Insurance.
ing) and alert the railroads when they see any loose panels or All the work is done by the DOT staff and railroad personnel,
structures that need attention. so both are covered by their own self-insured coverage.
Simple Agreement and Lump Sum Payment Florida DOT Best Practices
A simple agreement is drawn up indicating that the agency Florida DOT officials say they have a productive and efficient
will reimburse the railroads for material costs only, at the rate relationship with their railroads because they have imple-
of $400 per lineal foot. This eliminates issues between the mented several best practices that serve their agency and the
railroads and the DOTs on billing, tracking of actual costs, railroads well. The Florida DOT takes an approach that rec-
and requirements related to audits. The agreement indicates ognizes the needs of the railroads to protect their rights-of-
the total dollar amount based on total lineal feet of surface way, to protect their operations during construction, and to
material and the number of inches the track will be elevated cover their costs for project reviews, say Florida DOT repre-
above the existing roadway. Payment is made by the agency sentatives Fred Wise, state rail manager, and Gary Fitzpatrick,
within 30 days after receiving the billing. All costs associated administrator of rail operations.
with relocation or repair of existing signals, signal wires, and
switches are covered by the railroads. This approach also Partnering Meetings
reduces the amount of administrative work required from the
railroads. The Florida DOT central office staff meets annually with CSX,
A streamlined project selection process and an estimated which is by far the largest operator in the state. At the meet-
project start date, coupled with a simple agreement and pay- ing, they discuss policies, pending legislation, and changes in
ment process allows the DOT and the railroads to plan and business operations that could affect how the DOT and the
assign resources to projects with minimal time spent on railroads cooperate on agreements.
negotiations. In addition, all district rail administrators and coordina-
tors meet annually with railroads as a group to discuss issues
associated with project delivery, maintenance involving rail-
Annual Meeting
roads, and improvement projects. Before the meeting, they
Relationship building and open communication were cited solicit agenda topics from districts and the central office. The
repeatedly in interviews and in the survey as reasons for the central office staff say the meeting is an opportunity for train-
success of projects. ing, coordination, and exchange of best practices between
At the conclusion of the construction season each year, districts and the railroad staff.
Iowa DOT holds meetings with each railroad. At this meeting
various levels of management from the DOT and the rail-
Quality Assurance Reviews
roads provide an overview of surface repair projects, signal
projects, and all completed and future rail projects, as well as A strategy that appears to be unique to the Florida DOT is the
issues related to billing and insurance. This serves as a session conduct of quality assurance reviews. Every two years, each dis-
to share information with others in the organization not trict's railroad coordination process is reviewed by the central
actively involved with the crossing projects. The DOT also office staff to ensure it complies with the department's policies
finds these sessions useful in reinforcing goals, roles, respon- and procedures. The review helps spread best practices, iden-
sibilities, and expectations of both sides. tify new innovations, and ensure that the DOT maintains a
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consistently productive relationship with the railroads. Any with the railroads whenever possible. They say their attitude
innovations found are shared, and any shortcomings are doc- of collaboration is reciprocated by the railroads.
umented for correction.
Pennsylvania DOT Best Practices
Master Agreements
Pennsylvania DOT (PennDOT) personnel attributed constant
Another strategy used by the Florida DOT is to have a stan- and open communication as an important reason for success-
dardized master agreement for each project and then to use a ful projects. PennDOT has an office that acts as the liaison
one-page letter modification for individual approvals. Rou- between the agency and the railroads. According to Elizabeth
tine approvals such as the authorization of reviews can be Bonini, a PennDOT official and a member of the advisory panel
handled with a simplified one-page form, saving the central for this project, building relationships has fostered an environ-
office, the districts, and the railroads considerable time. For ment of trust. She said that her office has been able to contact
each new project, a new agreement is signed, but the agree- railroad officials at all hours because of the relationship that was
ments are based on routine language that the railroads and built over many years of meetings and discussions. She went on
the DOT have used many times before. Throughout the course to explain that in no way does this mean that both parties agree
of the project, each activity can be kept on track with the one- with each other on every topic or on the approach to resolve
page approval that can be issued in a day. The DOT reports every issue, but it has created an environment where both sides
that the frustrations of waiting for approvals have been largely can discuss openly, call each other and express their point of
eliminated. The authority to issue the one-page approvals has view, brainstorm, and arrive at possible acceptable solutions.
been devolved to the district project personnel, but with over-
sight from the central office.
Annual Meetings
PennDOT conducts an annual meeting with each railroad.
Liability Insurance
The purpose of the annual meeting is to exchange information
While other states said disputes periodically have arisen with the between PennDOT and the Class I railroads to meet common
railroads over liability limits, the Florida DOT has standardized expectations. These meetings bring together people from dif-
the approach, which the DOT officials say has addressed past ferent areas of the agency and the railroads whose understand-
problems. They note that in past years when the railroads ing of project status, issues, regulations, and processes influence
would try to raise liability limits above statutory minimums, the schedule and delivery of projects. These meetings enable
the DOT would resist and a delay would occur. Now, they people to have face-to-face discussions. They also enable the
have a letter of agreement that can be used in cases where the agency and the railroads to clarify roles, responsibilities, and
railroad believes a specific location has increased risk and expectations. Attorneys from the railroads get to meet attor-
warrants increased liability coverage. The DOT does not accept, neys from the Office of Chief Counsel. PennDOT's district
and railroads do not request, increased liability limits at all and central office staff meet representatives at various levels
locations. Instead, both parties have agreed to be judicious from the railroads' public works sections. The agency also
about the higher limits and the state now agrees to the higher invites representatives from the Public Utility Commission,
limits when the railroad letter of agreement provides a valid Federal Highway Administration, and the Bureau of Rail
justification. Freight for these annual meetings.
PennDOT's Bonini and Jack Hubbard, grade crossing engi-
neer, say that the agency's central office also meets with each
Collaborative Attitude
district and the railroads in separate smaller, project-specific
The Florida DOT does not experience the frustration that other meetings throughout the year as necessary.
agencies report having with the railroads, according to Wise These meetings helped achieve the following goals.
and Fitzpatrick. They describe their relationship with the rail-
roads as "mature" and "excellent," the result of their under-
Discuss Issues with 2008 and 2009 Projects
standing and appreciation for the railroads' perspective.
Although the Florida DOT's various processes have served The team discusses issues with all ongoing projects and any
to simplify the project review process, its railroad coordina- delays and issues on future projects. This includes flagging,
tion staff say the most important component to their good grade crossing closure plans, vertical and horizontal bridge
relationship is a sense of collaboration. They say they try to clearance requirements, temporary right-of-way, and insurance
understand the railroads' perspectives and to compromise and indemnification.
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The agency briefly discusses changes in any of its practices in billing, funding, and reimbursement that may affect any
and obtains feedback from the railroads. The agency also dis- ongoing or future project with the railroads.
cusses billing and invoicing issues and both sides brainstorm The state also provides an overview of its billing process. It
on ways to resolve them. reminds the railroads that when projects approach the 75%
At the 2008 annual meeting with CSX, PennDOT reviewed agreement amount, the railroad needs to evaluate the budget.
its right-of-way clearance process and time requirements and If additional funding beyond the approved amount will be
obtained feedback from CSX. They discussed priority cross- required, the railroad needs to inform the agency.
ings that both CSX and the agency would like closed and the This practice allows the agency to review the current status
incentives that can be used. The agency also discussed billing of project funding and, if increases are required and appro-
issues and invoices, including ways to speed up CSX's process priate, to approve them. Such proactive processes ensure that
to review and sign railroad reimbursement agreements. the project stays on track and work is not delayed, while con-
The agency staff provided an update on ongoing projects tinuing to enhance the relationship between the agency and
and projects scheduled for the next year. Information sharing the railroads.
about ongoing projects helps attendees not involved in a proj-
ect on a day-to-day basis to get an overview. The information
Update of Major State Initiatives
about future projects helps the districts and the agency resolve
resource conflicts and schedule meetings early in the process. The railroads provide an update of all major railroad initiatives
across the nation. The update provides perspective to all at-
tendees about impacts to state projects and the work being done
Clarify Communication Points of Contact
by the railroads in other states. This helps common under-
In interviews and in the survey conducted by the project team, standing and clarifies expectations. It also provides informa-
agencies mentioned that a significant amount of time was tion for resource planning.
wasted in redirecting or finding documents sent to the wrong
office or the incorrect person at the railroads. Railroads say
Discussion on Best Practices
that sometimes railroad personnel not connected to roadway
projects have received repeated phone calls and requests for Having experts from various areas and different levels of the
information from agency staff. Agencies mentioned issues railroad and the agency at the meeting provides an opportu-
and delays arising from disconnect as a result of different peo- nity to share best practices in use in other states and railroads.
ple in the agency calling the railroads about different aspects The agency staff can share practices they found useful in work-
of the same project. By clarifying the communication points ing with other railroads, and the railroads can share practices
of contact, the agency minimizes such issues. and processes that they found helpful in working with other
state or local agencies or within PennDOT.
At the 2008 annual meeting, CSX shared a practice used by
Legal Issues
one of the PennDOT districts that starts the process for obtain-
A railroad attorney noted that his staff reviews state agree- ing the utility commission's order for advertising early in the
ments on a first-in basis because they have received no order process. This practice helped expedite the overall project.
of priority from the agency. Even if a later document requires Another practice discussed was that some districts provided
only minimal review, it will wait in order because the agency has preliminary engineering agreements before receiving the Pub-
indicated no order of priority for reviews. By having the legal lic Utility Commission agreement while others did not, causing
officials from the state and the railroads at the annual meeting project delays. The discussion highlighted some inconsistencies
and by setting aside time to discuss legal issues, several issues in practices across districts that led to project delays. By shar-
such as the above, are resolved quickly. Additionally, both sides ing and discussing information about the practice, other dis-
get to know each other. This has enabled the state legal team to tricts got to know about the efficiencies and agreed to adopt
call the railroad attorney and vice versa to expedite document the practice.
review. Clarifications are also simplified when both sides can
call and talk with each other. This practice reduced the time to
Grade Crossing Electronic Document
get the necessary legal reviews and approvals to start projects.
Management System
PennDOT has deployed a Grade Crossing Electronic Doc-
ument Management System (GCEDMS) that has stream-
The attendees discuss reimbursements and resolve pending lined various operations within the agency. Besides helping
issues. The state also discusses changes or expected changes PennDOT manage all its grade crossing projects within the
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agency, the software helps the railroads working on agency processes that led to better coordination and communica-
projects. Jack Hubbard, PennDOT grade crossing engineer, tion, both within the agency and with the railroads. Accord-
says GCEDMS will help the railroads as they work on proj- ing to Ahmer Nizam, a project advisory panel member and
ects with PennDOT. Some of the benefits are the following: WSDOT headquarters railroad liaison, open communica-
tions, understanding each other's perspective, and the busi-
� Virtual visit to project site. The railroads can view up-to- ness goals of both organizations enable both sides to work
date photographs with location maps of public highway� toward acceptable solutions.
rail crossings, along with all the FRA crossing inventory WSDOT understands and accounts for the fact that BNSF's
information. business goals and customer obligations prohibit track work
� Access to the latest project information and documenta- in the fourth quarter of the year. The agency also knows that
tion. If the railroad is involved with a specific highway�rail there is increasing demand for rail transportation and that the
safety project or highway�bridge project involving a rail- railroads are making more capital improvements. Conse-
road facility, it will be able to view most of the information quently, the railroads have a policy to preserve capacity within
and documentation stored within the system about that the rail corridors, and the agency understands that it must
project. consider this policy when working on expansion of existing
� Project monitoring. The railroad can monitor the progress structures or building new roads around railroads. WSDOT
of projects in which they are involved from initial develop- is currently rebuilding and repairing a larger number of older
ment and design through construction and closeout. structures and roads. It also is expanding the highway net-
� Quick access to additional resources. The application pro- work. Therefore, an unprecedented number of state highway
vides links to various key resources almost serving as a single projects are impacting railroad operations. Class I railroads
one-stop shop for relevant information. This includes key in Washington provide specific design standards for highway
links to other agency websites (for example, FRA, FHWA, improvements around railroads, and WSDOT advises its
MUTCD, PennDOT, and PUC). project offices to incorporate these standards to the extent
� Future single source of all inventory information. Pro- possible early in design phases.
posed major enhancements to the system include allowing WSDOT understands that there will be many issues and
the railroads to update their FRA railroad inventory infor- differences with respect to acceptable legal language, design,
mation within the system along with its GIS mapping. and other requirements, and that there will be many areas of
Potential enhancements are expected where PennDOT's disagreement on both sides; but continuing to work through
information will synchronize with FRA when it is updated. the differences toward resolution has been the focus of the
Simplistically, this will mean that updating GCEDMS agency.
will translate to updating FRA systems and that users of Nizam notes that streamlining the railroad processes for
GCEDMS will have the latest FRA updated information. engineering and legal review and establishing a mechanism
Currently, state and federal systems are not integrated in any where the railroad reviewer is prompted to contact the WSDOT
way, and in the majority of cases, the data in each of these if there are questions or concerns regarding a submittal will go
systems are different, thus making it challenging for users to a long way to expedite project work between the railroad and
work with them. This enhancement will be of great benefit the agency.
to railroad personnel, who will in the future be able to access The agency has several best practices that have helped keep
the updated information through GCEDMS. agency projects on track and could be adopted by other state
transportation agencies, with minor changes.
Most software deployments are preceded by business process
streamlining and improvements, as was the case with the
Centralized Railroad Coordination
deployment of GCEDMS in PennDOT. The use of the soft-
Within the Agency
ware will help railroads and the agency to have a common
understanding about projects and also manage projects more WSDOT has centralized all coordination on highway projects
efficiently. with the railroads for about 30 years. WSDOT has seven
regions, all working on different projects that involve the rail-
roads. Without centralized coordination each region would
Washington State DOT Best Practices
be communicating with the railroads, trying to get their proj-
The Washington State Department of Transportation ects the highest priority. This not only could cause schedul-
(WSDOT) is considered to be one of the transportation agen- ing challenges but also would waste time and resources. In
cies with good business practices and success in working with such a scenario, the railroads would have to deal with the task
the railroads. The agency has made improvements to business of prioritizing agency projects.
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Centralized coordination allows the agency to prioritize Annual Design and Construction Conferences
projects according to agency goals. It also ensures that there
WSDOT has an annual design and construction conference
is consistency in negotiations, policies, design, agreements,
where central office and region staffs meet. At this meeting
and all aspects of work on agency projects involving railroads.
the teams discuss projects and address issues on all WSDOT
This consistency significantly reduces the time taken on indi-
projects. They discuss the challenges encountered and share
vidual tasks.
information about how the challenges were resolved and the
Centralized coordination has helped the agency by pro-
lessons learned. All aspects of any railroad project that needs
viding consistency in agreements and design across railroad
special attention is also discussed at this meeting.
projects. There is more efficient use of personnel and engi-
The meeting is an information-gathering and information-
neering expertise across projects when there is consistency
sharing opportunity for all WSDOT personnel. Agency person-
in design and agreements. The regions communicate with
nel who attend other national conferences share information
the central project office on all railroad projects. The steps
about best practices from other states that may impact
involved in project planning, development, and design are WSDOT. In 2007, information shared included changes to
uniform across all regions. The regions provide updates on land use planning adjacent to railways, risk analysis method-
project status and have to notify the central coordination ologies, federal initiatives, and information on specific engi-
office of all future projects at least one year ahead of time. neering treatment and case studies. The annual conference is
This formal and consistent process across regions also helps another forum for participants to provide updates on evolv-
the central coordination office prioritize and plan projects in ing engineering practices, trends, and policy initiatives at the
a timely manner. federal level that may have an impact or be useful to WSDOT.
Internal Partnering Full-Time Railroad Person
Another best practice in WSDOT is the internal partnering Dedicated to WSDOT Projects
that exists within the agency on all highway projects. Accord- Most Class I railroads have a public projects manager (PPM)
ing to WSDOT personnel, the agency approaches the railroad who is responsible for coordinating work between the state
as a single agency rather than as separate divisions. All the ini- and local agencies and the railroads. These project managers
tial coordination between the agency and the railroad for often are responsible for large territories covering many states.
highway projects is done by the central railroad coordination During interviews, state agency personnel identified the busy
office. As the project matures, the central office person is schedules of the public projects managers as one of the rea-
virtually integrated with the regional team on coordinating sons for the long turnaround time on reviews. This also was
between the agency and the railroad. attributed to causing delays in scheduling meetings with rail-
Nizam says that this virtual integration ensures continuity road engineers and attorneys. The agency personnel said that
of communication and coordination on the project and is one it sometimes takes several months for a PPM to respond to a
of the reasons for successful projects. The partnering of com- simple question and the delay may cost the agency more than
munication and coordination with the technical aspects of the the cost of funding a PPM position.
project is vital to keeping the project on track. In WSDOT The Class I railroads explain that they operate as a business
there is no time lost handing off tasks from one office of the where each section/division has to be independently prof-
agency to another. itable. The railroads understand that sometimes review back-
The central office real estate services negotiate property logs delay highway agencies. However, the uncertainty of future
management (easement and right-of-way) with the Class I workloads constrains the expansion of public project staffs.
railroads, while the region coordinates with short lines on WSDOT has addressed the issue by funding a position at
right-of-way issues. The regional utility engineer provides BNSF dedicated to agency projects. This dedicated railroad
the coordination required on utility aspects of the projects, person is responsible for expediting and coordinating reviews
except for megaprojects where the region dedicates a full- and scheduling face-to-face or phone meetings between the
time utility coordinator to manage the complexity and volume railroad and WSDOT to help expedite reviews and approvals
of utility design/coordination required in such large projects. of new agreements. This person does the necessary liaison
All detailed engineering work is coordinated and supervised work for the railroad attorneys, clarifies questions, compares
by the region itself. new agreements with older agreements, and makes sure that
This transparent partnering brings together the best of the railroads' interests are not compromised. The person also
coordination, communication, technical and design expertise, schedules regular monthly meetings and more frequent meet-
and project management, achieving project goals while accom- ings if necessary to follow up on all railroad-related action
plishing the overall agency goals. items to keep projects on track.


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On March 10th the Foundation and Open Care will be hosting an event at the Lucida Lab Milano entitled Tecnologie Digitali per la Documentazione, conservazione e tutela delle opere d'arte where the importance of 3D scanning in the preservation of our heritage will be discussed and guests will be invited to visit the Open care conservation and restoration laboratories.
The image: detail from the 3D+color data of the Crocifissione fresco by Donato Montorfano in the Refettorio di Santa Maria delle Grazie, recorded in November 2014.
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Of Black Swans and Hope
One of the activities that make us different as humans from most other animals is planning - and planning requires that truly distinct and humanly defining emotion, hope. Without hope we are nothing and with hope - we have a future, we plan. We plan and we try to anticipate so that our lives can be fruitful and we can derive the greatest pleasure, fun, progress, tranquillity, grace, development, productivity - whatever is our hope and desire - from the efficient and organised use of time and resource. It is all rather dry but it works - to an extent. We are surprised when the unexpected happens - obviously - or it would be expected and not a surprise. We've all heard of Lorenz's butterfly effect - we live in a big world where the contagion of events has become normal and understandable, we know every effect has a cause. But what is remarkable is how we don't factor in Black Swan events.
Much has been written since Nassim Taleb named and described the concept so clearly - and much has been developed by mathematicians and economists and chaos theorists and risk managers so that fat tail events can be worked into our thinking, our modelling, into our planning. But we are still thrown by circumstances that come out of left field. We plan to have a contract signed, a trip to visit something wonderful, an assignation that we just can't wait for, a plane to somewhere important to us and then some event, that may or not have any relation whatever to our plan, occurs and the plan is destroyed - and we are surprised, upset, annoyed or even devastated. Remember the Icelandic volcano. Where were you?
We shouldn't be, of course. We should be intelligent enough to factor in these events - but we - as a civilisation and as individuals - aren't. We hope for the best. And it works, normally.
If you read these Opinion pieces you will know what's coming..........There is one way we can beat the gods, the odds, the fates and do something that mitigates against our inability to anticipate the unexpected, to predict change which is, of course, inevitable. That is - record precisely what we have so that at least those objects we really care about, are important to us, can be passed on to our grateful descendents. Though we can't manage our lives perfectly we can record and preserve digitally, almost with perfection, so those things that make up our soul, our culture, are preserved .... from the Black Swan event - or just from change. Preserved for ever - preserved so that any intervention can be monitored, preserved so that if terrorists destroy the original we still have our precise record.
Why don't we - well, we don't think anything will happen, we hope it will be OK...................the Foundation is built on the idea that just maybe it won't be, completely and if it is - terrific - we can preserve and we can enjoy the peace of mind knowing that we have.
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23/07/13 - [View the story "What we learned from WTS Hamburg" on Storify] |
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Full Story2013 World Triathlon Series scales new heights in Kitzbühel
02/07/13 - It's set to be one of the most unique races in the history of the ITU World Triathlon Series, that's before even factoring in the stellar start lists in Kitzbühel this weekend. Instead of the usual... |
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02/06/13 - Jonathan Brownlee's season might only be two races in, but the reigning ITU World Champion showed his title defence was back on track with another stunning performance in Madrid on Sunday. After making... |
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30/05/13 - Ahead of the midway point in the 2013 World Triathlon Series in Madrid, athletes took time out on Thursday to speak with media on their seasons to date, race plans, and the ever evolving speed of the WTS... |
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Aces of the Galaxy (Xbox 360)
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Aces of the Galaxy is a third-person, futuristic space shooter where the player needs to take on the entire Skurgian armada with a single craft after stealing it from them. The game is very hectic as various waves of enemies are sent in at the same time. Movement is not completely free, following the direction of the camera, but the player is able to influence the direction by moving towards the side of the screen or by performing barrel rolls.There are different ships to choose from, all equipped with a chaingun and torpedoes. The torpedoes need some time to recharge but by holding a button they can be linked to target multiple enemies. Power-ups increase firepower, repair the ship or unlock the mission select screen at the end of the level. The game consists of main nine missions, but by picking up the warp power-up during the game there are three different environments to choose from. Larger enemies are highlighted red, the player can build up a bar to trigger temporal shift that slows down time, and there is button to scan for invisible enemies that usually grant a large amount of points.
There are three difficulty levels and various achievements to unlock.
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IGN | Jun 02, 2008 | 8.4 out of 10 | 84 |
Console Monster | Jun, 2008 | 83 out of 100 | 83 |
Official XBox Magazine | Jun 04, 2008 | 8 out of 10 | 80 |
GameSpot | Jun 12, 2008 | 8 out of 10 | 80 |
Thunderbolt Games | Jun 28, 2008 | 8 out of 10 | 80 |
Cheat Code Central | Jun, 2008 | 3.9 out of 5 | 78 |
JeuxVideoPC.com | Jul 24, 2008 | 13 out of 20 | 65 |
Planet Xbox 360 | Jun 11, 2008 | 6.3 out of 10 | 63 |
Gamestyle | Jun, 2008 | 6 out of 10 | 60 |
Totally Gaming Network | Jun 11, 2008 | 4 out of 10 | 40 |
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Actually the topic has already been asked but its okay to ask it again if it helps the club keep up with the loss of upd8s :>
I pretty much have eargasms listening to Doctor and its remixes and Eternity Served Cold is just wow.
Second Reread of Homestuck Upd8:
I'm in like 2-3 pages after Dave was introduced in Act 2. I know it was slow but atleast I got to reead it again.
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