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Linn's built-in project is such a great reminder of how upgrading your bookshelves from furniture to attached "architecture" can really give an entire room a boost. Here's her letter:
I wanted to share a before and after of custom made built-in bookcases which my husband and I constructed! Seeing how our old bookcases left much to be desired in terms of looks but also in terms of practical storage space, and not wanting to spend a fortune having someone else custom build shelves, we decided to take on the project ourselves.
I have always loved the cozy look that built-in shelving provides a home, it gives it so much more character and charm in my mind!
Creating these built-in units seemed a bit intimidating at first, but once we broke it down in parts, it was very manageable. We constructed two huge wooden structures outside in our carport / aka woodshop(!), painted them white, and brought them inside.
For backing we used beadboard which I think gives the shelving a really nice touch. Putting everything together and finishing it off with a fair amount of molding and caulk took a bit longer than I had anticipated, but it's always the finishing touches that takes the longest, isn't it?
Now these built in shelves look great in our space and we can fit so many more books which was really the main reason to build these units in the first place! – Linn
Care to humor me for a moment? Ok, scroll back up and look at the before pics. Doesn't this room look a foot taller now? It's amazing how ceiling height built-ins can elongate a room and make it feel so much more open. And the beadboard on the back is such a great touch. You can learn more about the project (and the building process behind it) over on Linn's blog. And if you love this update as much as we do, but are intimidated by all of the construction that Linn and her husband did, you can also get a similar effect with off-the-shelf bookcases (like Ikea's Billy bookcases) that you can just assemble and then upgrade with some trim and molding for that built-in look. Happy built-in building!
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Love the look of the built ins! They are gorgeous!
This looks awesome! If you wanted another zero dollar upgrade arrange the books by the color…it's amazing how it changes them! Google around for images. I did this for a friend once on a small bookcase while she was out running and errand and she couldn't believe the difference when she got back! Love the way this turned out!
I did this as well but then I couldn't find the books I wanted and went back to the dewy decimal system. Can you tell I have way too many books. lol
hahaha I do that with my DVD's! And clothes, and well- everything else for that matter! I'm kinda OCD ;)
he he I did this and got so much teasing from my boyfriend for being ocd!!
What an awesome transformation! We've also been working on some built-ins of our own, and the result is amazing, too.
I am so inspired. We are closing on a house soon and I think some built-ins would be awesome…if they look as fabulous as these do.
Wondering where the couch and chair are from?? I am going to be in the market for some new seating too!
Great Job!
I think they're from Ikea. At least the chairs are – I have the same ones at home too. Really comfy and well-built (and not as much to assemble as ever other Ikea thing, haha)
I agree – they look exactly like a couch (and ottoman) I have from Ikea. Google for Ikea Ektorp if you get a chance! And check out the different – and washable – slip covers that go with them. :)
Looks great! We're going to be doing something similar in our basement soon, which will both help add some storage space (right now we just have two normal bookshelves we already owned, which definitely doesn't fill the space) as well as disguise the fact that the wall bumps out a bit right there (the bookshelf will look to be a constant depth from the front, but one half will be deeper than the other because of the wall – we can jhust use that half for larger books!).
This. Is. Amazing. !!
The rooms looks so much straighter and more structured just by these built ins. I totally want something like this.
I will recommend to my own clients, Thanks so much for sharing!
Lovely! Where are the white slipcovers from in the after photos?
Sweet! Such a simple project with major results!
I've been wanting to construct similar built-ins in our living room but we have those dang baseboard heaters on every wall. Booo!
The built ins are to die for! Gorgeous!!!!
I want to know where the fan came from?
Oooh I was going to ask this as well! I've been in the market for a good but stylish fan!!
I loooove built ins! There are not enough in this house but I plan on changing that lol.
And btw, this looks great! Amazing difference!
They look so great! Timely too – we just did built-ins in our basement (via IKEA lol). I just did a blog post about it today, in fact. Not complete yet (need to get trimmed out) but in place and secured to the wall/other cabinets, etc. We can't wait to get it finished!
Amazing! I would love to do built ins next to my fireplace but don't know where to start. Great job Linn! It really opens up that room!
Those look awesome!! I'm working on a similar thing right now, but we bought closet shelving from Home Depot to do it. We're going to add molding and trim, so it will be nice to see a tutorial with tips.
I posted about it here, we're still working on it though!
It really does look taller!
This project looks like one I might even be able to convince my renovation-averse fiancee to tackle with me!
I really want to install some built in bookcases in my house because the first house we made an offer on had them but we were outbid. How can I figure out where to put them?
These built in's are fabulous! Definitely the right way to go!
That room is so much taller now!!! ;) Love it! Thanks for sharing.
Those are gorgeous!
Gorgeous! And the room does look much taller.
Love the built-ins! They not only look great but also super functional with tons of storage. We hacked four extra-deep Ikea Billy bookcases and turned them into one giant wall-to-wall built-in shelf and cabinet. http://michellelalala.blogspot.com/p/basement.html
look great! a cushy window seat in the middle would be a nice bonus!
love it! and perfect timing for this redesign… we're preparing to start on our own built-in desk and built-in book case/entertainment project in our family room (http://alanna-wendt-to-tennessee.blogspot.com/2012/04/built-in-brainstorm.html) hope ours turns out as well as this one did!
Oh wow, you're right. Those shelves make it look super tall in there and really opens that space up! Gotta love that!
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Winter Break at Snow Summit
Thanks to a solid 8 hour snowmaking run late Christmas night our conditions have recently improved. We have plenty of terrain available for all types of skiers and snowboarders looking to spend some time on the slopes this holiday break. From steeps on the east side to terrain parks on the west side Snow Summit has something to offer you and your family. Don't forget about our New Year's Eve party at the Bullwheel Bar January 31st. We will also be hosting our traditional Torchlight Parade! The parade will start at 7:00 p.m. and although you can view it from all over the valley the best view is right here at the base of the resort. We are expecting a higher volume of business the next few weeks so we recommend arriving early and reserving lift tickets to save time in the morning and avoid the lines!
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There is according to former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand. And not only in football.
There have been a string of incidents over recent seasons, with CSKA Moscow's European Champions League tie with Bayern Munich on Tuesday held behind closed doors due to a racist incident in last season's competition.
Brazilian club Gremio was banned from a cup competition in September after an opponent's goalkeeper was racially abused during a match.
And Ferdinand thinks heftier fines would act as firm deterrent, with stadium bans dished out to repeat offenders.
"If it's going to be money, then it's got to be huge amounts," he explained. "There's vast amounts of money in the game so it should be reflected in the punishment.
"If you're going to hand a Federation a £60,000 ($96,000) fine when that Federation's pulling in millions a year that is not going to hurt. So it's got to equate to what they generate I think. Or you ban them from playing in their home country.
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Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says "there is no racism in football", amid calls to introduce American Football's 'Rooney Rule' to the game in England.
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This Tuesday, March 24, 2015, the Drupal community lost Aaron Winborn who was diagnosed with ALS a few years ago. In honor of Aaron, the Drupal Association and Angie Bryon recently announced the Aaron Winborn Award. The announcement reads:
In honor of long-time Drupal contributor Aaron Winborn (see his recent Community Spotlight), whose battle withAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (also referred to as Lou Gehrig's Disease) is coming to an end later today, theCommunity Working Group, with the support of the Drupal Association, would like to announce the establishment of the Aaron Winborn Award.
This will be an annual award recognizing an individual who demonstrates personal integrity, kindness, and above-and-beyond commitment to the Drupal community. It will include a scholarship and stipend to attend DrupalCon and recognition in a plenary session at the event. Part of the award will also be donated to the special needs trust to support Aaron's family on an annual basis.
Thanks to Hans Riemenschneider for the suggestion, and the Drupal Association executive board for approving this idea and budget so quickly. We feel this award is a fitting honor to someone who gave so much to Drupal both on a technical and personal level.
Thank you so much to Aaron for sharing your personal journey with all of us. It's been a long journey, and a difficult one. You and your family are all in our thoughts.
Standardizing personal experience sounds impersonal, doesn't it? Yet, that's what we're talking about here and there are plenty of software folks believing it's the right time for such an effort. When companies manage or utilize a number of systems involved with customer experience management, there is a need for those systems to transfer data from one system to the next. It is a huge challenge for CIOs, trying to streamline heterogeneous technologies and the data and transactions flowing from each solutions from their information system, while at the same time avoiding losing control over the collected data.
Working together, Jahia and Enonic have launched a new project at the OASIS international consortium to develop a standard that will enable the creation, management and delivery of personalized web and digital experiences. This initiative lead to the creation of the OASIS Context Server (CXS) Technical Committee (TC). Think of this effort similar to what brought us Content Management Interoperability Services (CMIS) but instead of a standard for content, we're talking about a standard for personalized data.
CMS Report doesn't usually mention software point releases that only fixes bugs and brings no features to the CMS users. However, I screwed up last month. I failed to mention the February release of Joomla 3.4. So let me make up for that oversight by mentioning the release of Joomla 3.4.1. With 3.4.1, Joomla's developers have resolved nearly 150 issues with Joomla 3.4.
It sound simple, give your employees the opportunity to bring their own devices to work. The company can perhaps be less aggressive in their cyclical replacements of hardware and your employee is happy because they don't have to lug around two devices, theirs and yours. I absolutely like the concept of Bring Your Own Device. But implementing BYOD and benefiting from BYOD isn't so easy. As an IT manager, it scares me that the employee's device may have control over the company's software and device. As an employee, it scares me even more that company's software could control my device and have access to my personal data. At the end of the day, this only goes well if you have established a good BYOD policy for your business.
Attached below is an infographic provided to us by StudyWeb. Want to convince your company to allow you to bring your own laptop to the office, or maybe you're considering implementing a BYOD policy at your company? Check out the pros and cons below, and use the guide to assist you in creating an official policy that will help protect your company from the pitfalls of BYOD.
It's likely clear to most companies by now that any realistic view of the future of the business world involves cloud computing in some way. It's difficult to ignore the variety of benefits that come from adopting the cloud, including more productivity from employees, more business agility, and, of course, significant cost savings. Even with these advantages in mind, many companies still feel a reluctance to make the cloud part of their operations. A move to the cloud is certainly a significant change, one which should not be considered lightly. While many of these reluctant businesses won't dispute the benefits of cloud computing, they may have trouble seeing how to maximize those benefits to make such a transition worth it. The answer is to take a "deep dive" into the cloud.
The year is still young, but it is already a busy one for software startup, Altocloud. The Mountain View, California company just announced $2 million seed funding and the commercial availability of its predictive communications platform for customer sales and engagement. The funding, led by Delta Partners, Digicel Group and ACT Venture Capital, brings Altocloud's total funding to $3 million. Altocloud's new platform intelligently identifies the optimal online visitors and delivers tailored chat, voice, video and content so customers get the information and help they need at exactly the right moment.
Jahia, a leading open source User Experience Platform (UXP) vendor, announced today that Piyush Patel, joins Jahia CEO Elie Auvray and COO Emmanuel Garcin in the Executive Leadership team of the company as Executive Vice President of Strategic Alliances & General Manager Americas.
Scott Liewehr emailed me today announcing that Digital Clarity Group and Constellation Research, Inc. are forming a strategic alliance to better serve their clients. Scott is CEO of Digital Clarity Group and it's no secret CMS Report is an admirer of both him and his company. Yet Scott's email still surprised me. Why would DCG, rising among the ranks among analyst firms, strike an alliance with Constellation?
The press release that accompanied Scott's email gives reasons for the strategic alliance, but I'll add one observation of my own. Both DCG and Constellation likely recognize they share the same understanding of how legacy research firms are failing their clients and believe a fresh approach to handling "digital disruption" is necessary. An understanding that can easily translates to the buyer seeking out this kind of research that two heads are better than one.
There are many pro's and con's when actioning a Bring Your Own Device to work policy and these effect both employee and employer. When counting the cost of BYOD it is important to recognize both financial and psychological factors.


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Proceedings of National Aerospace and Electronics Conference (NAECON'94)Publication Year: 1994| | PDF (82 KB)
Unconventional algorithm for emitter position location in three-dimensional space using data from two-dimensional direction findingPublication Year: 1994 , Page(s): 246 - 250 vol.1
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Various papers have been published concerning emitter position location using angle measurements. The so called triangulation algorithms were formulated mostly for position estimation on the plane. These algorithms are widely applied in Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) and Electronic Warfare (EW) operations. Conventional (classical) algorithms for emitter position determination in three-dimensional space use the horizontal bearing (azimuth of an emitter) and the vertical bearing (elevation angle) obtained from real measurements. Such algorithms need these measurement magnitudes without any primary processing. The unconventional (non-classical) algorithm presented here uses the both above-mentioned bearings, however these real observations are linked up within the singular pseudo-observation called the generalized bearing (or slant azimuth). Thus real angle measurements are preprocessed here. Such approach yields double reduction of matrix and vector dimensions as well as provide homogeneity or measurement equations and in consequence give homogeneous form of the gradient matrix. This algorithm shows good statistical and computational properties. It provides slightly higher accuracy of position estimation and requires essentially smaller storage for data acquisition than the conventional one View full abstract»
Application of neural control to active structural load alleviationPublication Year: 1994 , Page(s): 532 - 539 vol.1| | Quick Abstract | PDF (652 KB)
Modern large transport aircrafts are subject to considerable structural flexibility during flight. In order to improve the dynamic response of such aircraft the use of active control technology is proposed which will alleviate the structural loads to which the airframe is subjected as a result of manoeuvre demands or encountering atmospheric turbulence. A number of methods, including linear optimal control theory, have been proposed as a solution of the structural load alleviation problem. This paper presents a method based on the use of intelligent neural controllers. Some comparisons of the effectiveness of different types of neural networks in this application are provided, and the resulting controlled responses obtained from digital simulation are compared with a baseline design based on linear quadratic regulator theory. The paper concludes with a recommendation for the use of one particular type of neural controller which provides superior performance for this application View full abstract»
An air-to-air Situationally Interactive Combat Model (SICM)Publication Year: 1994 , Page(s): 960 - 967 vol.2
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This paper discusses the Situationally Interactive Combat Model (SICM), a user-friendly air-to-air combat engagement model that is used to perform analyses of offensive and defensive tactics employment, changes to avionics suite components and aircraft capabilities, and changes of air-to-air armament systems. The inputs to the model are the performance parameters of the many disparate elements that comprise airborne weapon systems, and the outputs are various types of measures of engagement-level effectiveness. SICM supports the modeling of all sensor systems and the fusion of sensor data. The modeling techniques allow for rapid prototyping and for the very low cost method of evaluating new ideas and development strategies. Although originally designed for beyond visual range (BVR) engagements, improvements in graphical display of the engagements and maneuvering of aircraft have expanded SICM's capabilities to include the performance and display of close in combat (CIC). This model has supported the Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) Milestone I Cost and Operational Effectiveness Analysis (COEA), the Integrated Electronic Warfare System (INEWS) Milestone I COEA, the Mark XV Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Milestone II COEA, and a number of marginal utility analyses for Wright Laboratory, WPAFB, Ohio. SICM is the model of choice for analysts due to its ease of use, user interactivity, speed of execution, sensor identification capabilities, and engagement modeling fidelity View full abstract»
Ada programming language for numerical computationPublication Year: 1994 , Page(s): 853 - 859 vol.2| | Quick Abstract | PDF (436 KB)
The goal of scientific computation is reliability, accuracy, and efficiency. From the programming point of view, to provide reliable computation is to prevent overflow, underflow, and other exceptional conditions so that a program can be executed safely, completely, and efficiently. From the precision aspect, accurate computation eliminates or reduces possible computational errors that include: inherent error, error is present at the outset in original data, truncation error, error replacing finite terms for a function of infinite terms, and rounding error, an error due to finite binary internal representation of a computer system. Efficient computation is to develop an effective computational algorithm for the given problem using proper programming language features for computation. This paper addresses the use of the Ada programming to accomplish the goal of scientific computation View full abstract»
An overview of cost and operational effectiveness analysis (COEA)Publication Year: 1994 , Page(s): 1188 - 1194 vol.2| | Quick Abstract | PDF (556 KB)
This paper contains an overview on one of the most talked about topics in the Department of Defense, the cost and operational effectiveness analysis (COEA) and discusses performance of a COEA in support of the DoD material acquisition system. The material outlines the suggested analysis approach described in today's governmental regulations and provides in detail the methodology needed to perform these studies, a requirement which has been passed down to the analysis "shops" of the military services. The paper defines the purpose and scope of the COEA and overviews the important factors and techniques needed to perform these studies. Highlighted are the planning requirements, modeling issues, and the need for various forms of verified and validated data. Discussed is the establishment of measures of merit used to distinguish the worth of the various alternatives under consideration, as well as the simulation tools used to define and evaluate the effectiveness of operations and costs in the envisioned environment. Topics covered range from those discerning the political study environment, to the techniques for presenting the analytical results View full abstract»
Computer emulator applicationsPublication Year: 1994 , Page(s): 991 - 997 vol.2
This paper investigates the use of emulators for computer testing and integration applications in comparison with application specific computers. The performance requirements of each application are identified and evaluated against a variety of emulator implementation approaches. The relative emulator development cost, production cost, and performance levels are compared to flight computers and evaluated for key roles in trainer and OFP Integration Support Facilities (ISF) View full abstract»
The location method and accuracy analysis for bistatic systemsPublication Year: 1994 , Page(s): 62 - 65 vol.1
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The bistatic system discussed in this paper consists of one transmitter and one receiver at different sites, in which the transmitter only emits radar signal, and the receiver measures range sum, azimuth and elevation angles. In this paper, the location method and position errors of targets are analysed. By analyzing the region distribution of target position accuracy (GDOP) in the controlled airspace, the location performances of bistatic systems is illustrated. In this paper, the location method and its position accuracy for netted bistatic systems is analysed. The algorithm WLS is used for data fusion in the netted bistatic systems. The location performances of netted bistatic systems is discussed and it is shown that the position accuracy is improved greatly in comparison with bistatic systems View full abstract»
High resolution 2-D ISAR image collection and processingPublication Year: 1994 , Page(s): 371 - 377 vol.1
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This paper goes into the practical and theoretical foundations of 2-D ISAR (inverse synthetic aperture radar) image collection and processing. Its application to validate high definition aircraft geometry models is also discussed. The ISAR data is collected by a Ground-to-Air Measurement System (GTAMS) at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. The GTAMS System consists of a ultra high range resolution (UHRR) radar system to collect all aspect radar signatures. The GTAMS facility ties into an ACMI system (aircraft combat maneuvering instrumentation system) that provides real-time aircraft position, attitude, and velocity parameters each time the GTAMS system collects a radar target signature. This paper details the methodology of collecting ISAR images at the GTAMS facility as well as their processing into focused 2-D ISAR images. The use of ACMI aircraft position information to derive the image focusing parameters is also discussed. The raw data required to form an ISAR image consist of 512 pulses of UHRR radar I/Q video data collected during the dwell, or "look" at the aircraft. The ACMI tracking data are also collected and include position, velocity, and attitude information. These data are converted into an ISAR image in a multistep process including range and Doppler focusing, weighting for sidelobe reduction, and 2-dimensional Fourier transformation. Examples of the results of these various processing steps are shown View full abstract»
Integrated mission precision attack cockpit technology (IMPACT) role playingPublication Year: 1994 , Page(s): 720 - 725 vol.2| | Quick Abstract | PDF (456 KB)
The Cockpit Integration Division within Wright Laboratory at WPAFB, is exploring the Pilot Vehicle Interface (PVI) requirements for performing a precision strike mission against multiple mobile and fixed targets, at night and in adverse weather, in a single seat fighter. Such a mission has the potential for dramatically increasing pilot workload and compromising mission effectiveness. To address these issues, an exploratory simulation evaluation was conducted, using a "role playing" methodology to assess pilot workload associated with an air interdiction mission in a single seat aircraft. The role playing methodology was based on previous studies which used the Subjective Workload Analysis Technique (SWAT) "in a projective manner in order to estimate the workload implications of system configurations during the conceptual design stage of development" (Eggleston, 1984). An air interdiction scenario was developed in which the pilot was re-tasked inflight to attack a SCUD missile launcher. Pilots were asked to role play this mission in an F-15E with and without a Weapon System Officer (WSO). PROjective Subjective Workload Analysis Technique (PROSWAT) ratings were obtained for six critical mission events for each of two scenarios (i.e., with and without a WSO). The pilots were presented with a briefing of seven potential cockpit technologies, and a narrative including a potential scenario in a single seat Advanced Technology Cockpit (ATC) aircraft with those technologies incorporated. PROSWAT ratings were obtained based upon the ATC narrative. Results of the study quantified differences according to cockpit configuration, mission function, and aircraft type. Utility of the role playing methodology was substantiated View full abstract»
Real-time parameter identification for self-designing flight controlPublication Year: 1994 , Page(s): 526 - 531 vol.1
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A self-designing flight control system (SDFCS) could provide a cost-effective means for developing controllers for new aircraft by eliminating analyst-intensive design of numerous individual controllers, each optimized for a single flight condition. Additionally, the SDFCS could improve the capabilities of existing aircraft by enhancing control performance in new flight regimes such as high angle-of-attack or post-stall maneuvers. Finally, the SDFCS could automatically reconfigure the control system to account for sudden changes such as may result from airframe and/or effector impairment(s). Rapid identification of time-varying, nonlinear plants is an important enabling technology for most SDFCS concepts. In this paper, the authors present a modified sequential least squares (MSLS) parameter identification method and compare its performance to that of standard RLS techniques using a simulated nonlinear F-16 with multiaxes thrust-vectoring (MATV) aircraft. It is shown that MSLS offers significant improvement in performance over conventional RLS parameter identification by providing: (1) a recursive estimation algorithm that penalizes noisy estimates and is less subject to ill-conditioning as ifs forgetting factor is reduced, (2) detection of airframe and effector impairments and corresponding adjustments of the algorithm settings, and (3) an intelligent supervisor that injects a minimum level of effector random activity to ensure identifiability View full abstract»
GEM-contemporary system support solutionsPublication Year: 1994 , Page(s): 1158 - 1164 vol.2| | Quick Abstract | PDF (456 KB)
The Department of Defense (DoD) and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) face an increasingly difficult time supporting fielded systems due to a variety of factors. The generalized emulation microcircuit (GEM) program applies modern technology to provide an economical, rapid alternative to traditional redesign approaches. GEM provides form, fit, and function (FFF) replacement devices for unavailable microcircuits. GEM employs a modern BiCMOS gate array technology to produce these nonavailable devices. The GEM program utilizes specially designed gate arrays covering the range of specification requirements of the original device families. GEM parts are fabricated using modern, industry standard fabrication equipment employing statistical process control methods. The GEM design system employs commercial computer aided design, simulation, and verification tools in all phases of design View full abstract»
Mutual coupling calibration using a single source in near fieldPublication Year: 1994 , Page(s): 424 - 426 vol.1| | Quick Abstract | PDF (128 KB)
In this paper a mutual coupling calibration method suitable for uniform linear arrays (ULA) and circular arrays (UCA) is presented where only one known calibration source in the near field is necessary for effective calibration. The paper has also discussed the position error influence of the source on the calibration, and the optimum azimuth of the source is analyzed. Finally some simulation results are given to show the advantage of the new method View full abstract»
A technology audit: key to technology planningPublication Year: 1994 , Page(s): 1241 - 1247 vol.2
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The technology possessed by an organization may be even more valuable than the resources evaluated in a financial audit. What technology does an organization possess, both product and process? How much of it is the same technology the organization's competitors possess? How much of it gives the organization a competitive edge? How much of it will provide a competitive edge in the future? Is the technology on which the organization depends for competitive status verging on obsolescence? A technology audit is intended to evaluate the state of the organization's technology resources. These can be classified as base technologies, possessed by every firm in the industry, key technologies those which provide the firm with a competitive edge, and pacing technologies (those needed to provide a competitive edge in the future). This paper presents a methodology for conducting a technology audit. The paper identifies the critical issues which must be addressed in a technology audit. A systematic procedure is then presented for identifying the technologies involved in the organizations products and processes. Methods for evaluating these technologies for competitive status are then described. Finally, a method is presented for preparing a profile of the organization's technological status View full abstract»
Neural solution to multitarget tracking in clutter with velocity measurementsPublication Year: 1994 , Page(s): 204 - 211 vol.1| | Quick Abstract | PDF (516 KB)
The problem of tracking multitarget in clutter environment in a track while scan (TWS) system is considered. In such an environment, missed detections and false alarms make it impossible to decide, with certainty, the origin of received report. The two main functions of the TWS algorithm are : 1) plot-to-track (state predicted estimate) association, and 2) the filtering algorithm that uses the associated plot for recursive estimation. In this paper, ANN (artificial-neural-network based data association method approximate to NNPDA (nearest neighbour probabilistic data association) is used to realize plot-to-track association, while filtering algorithm suitable to tracking with radial velocity measurements is introduced. Simulation results included in this paper show a great improvement of tracking performance when radial velocity measurements are used View full abstract»
Analysis of a buck PWM DC-DC converter in discontinuous conduction modePublication Year: 1994 , Page(s): 35 - 42 vol.1
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A buck pulse width modulated (PWM) dc-dc converter operating in discontinuous conduction mode (DCM) has been analyzed based on the principles of energy conservation. Efficiency equations have been developed and compared to an experimental circuit. Results demonstrate acceptable agreement between calculated and experimental values View full abstract»
Feature extraction and feature selection of microwave scattering imagesPublication Year: 1994 , Page(s): 57 - 61 vol.1| | Quick Abstract | PDF (316 KB)
An ISAR object recognition system has been described. The feature extraction of ISAR object images is achieved by two-dimensional FFT processing,and a square window which is located on the center of the spectrum is used for feature selection, and the classifier of the system is a nearest neighbor classifier. Through experiments on ISAR object recognition, the effect of the feature window length on the system recognition rate has been investigated. The experimental results show that the feature selection window with the low-pass form is the optimum feature selection approach, and an optimum feature window length is existing for this feature selection method, which can be determined by training sample set itself View full abstract»
Multi-sensor analysis of the effects of fire in the Alaskan boreal forestPublication Year: 1994 , Page(s): 1085 - 1089 vol.2| | Quick Abstract | PDF (400 KB)
Fire is a significant natural process throughout the world's boreal forests, with 10 to 25 million acres burning annually. These fires tend to cover large areas. During severe fire years, forest fires >100,000 acres in size are the norm, and fires >1 million acres are not uncommon. Because of the remote location of boreal forests and the large size of fires, satellite-based imaging remote sensors are ideal for mapping and studying spatial characteristics of fire scars. Research has been conducted over the past several years for NASA and the Environmental Protection Agency to study fires in the Alaskan boreal forests with a variety of remote sensors. Research has also been directed towards conducting field surveys of the effects of fires in order to better understand the characteristics of fire signatures. Examples of fire signatures are presented from three different satellite remote sensing systems, one operating in the visible and near-infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum (AVHRR) and two operating in the microwave region of the electromagnetic spectrum (the ERS- and JERS-1 synthetic aperture radars). In this paper, the signatures from the various remote sensors are presented and compared to field measurements View full abstract»
Computation of moment invariants and Hadamard transform using neural netPublication Year: 1994 , Page(s): 367 - 370 vol.1| | Quick Abstract | PDF (216 KB)
In this paper, computation of moment invariants and Hadamard transform using the Tank and Hopfield linear programming neural net is proposed. First, the relationship between the one-dimensional moments and the one-dimensional Hadamard transform (1D HT) is derived. One can compute the moments of grey level image through 2N 1D HT's except for a negligible amount of addition, shift and multiplication operations. Then, the neural net to compute the 1D HT is shown. Because the HT matrix H satisfies H=HT and H2=NI, a closed-form solution of the time evolution of the neural net can be found. A proof is given that the neural net will find a result arbitrarily close to the correct HT of the input data in hundreds of nanoseconds. The proposed HT implementation is speedy, simple and robust. The proposed approach will be expected to find wide practical applications that require computing moments and HT View full abstract»
Task simulation using human figure modelsPublication Year: 1994 , Page(s): 765 - 770 vol.2
Modern design evaluation technologies based on human figure simulations are helping us to make fuller and more accurate assessments of human/machine and workplace interfaces. As computer graphics and related digital technologies advance, one will be able to illustrate, predict, evaluate, and document a wider array of human performance issues involving system useability concurrently with design development. The Design Evaluation for Personnel, Training, and Human Factors (DEPTH) program is developing and integrating many of these technologies for engineering applications. This paper provides an overview of current and planned DEPTH technology developments View full abstract»
3-D cockpit simulator displays-achieving precise depth placement of objects in graphic imagesPublication Year: 1994 , Page(s): 709 - 714 vol.2| | Quick Abstract | PDF (404 KB)
The authors have developed software routines to produce 3-D images that can be used with any application. Each graphics application tends to have unique features such as the size of objects being drawn or the coordinate system in which these objects are displayed. For example, one application may display objects such as aircraft in a situational display while another displays aircraft system status information. Clearly, coordinate systems and object sizes will differ between these two applications. The stereographic software techniques described are compatible with any coordinate system or size of object and are also compatible with other graphic transformations such as rotation and translation. Stereographic theory is explained in the context of these software procedures as applied in a study of a 3-D situational display. Ultimately, the combination of this software and respective explanation will enable any user to develop and display 3-D images, reliably placing graphic objects in space View full abstract»
Two robust homing missile guidance laws based on sliding mode control theoryPublication Year: 1994 , Page(s): 540 - 547 vol.1| | Quick Abstract | PDF (552 KB)
Two new guidance laws for short range homing missiles are developed by invoking the sliding mode control (SMC) theory. Guidance law 1 as structured around the basic proportional navigation (PN), with an additive switching term, which is a function of the line of sight (LOS) rate alone. An adaptive procedure is suggested to select the gain of the switching term, in order to reduce chattering. This guidance law is nearly as simple to implement as the PN itself and does not require any explicit target maneuver estimation. Guidance law 2, based on a first order sliding surface, is designed such that it results in a continuous acceleration law, thereby reducing the chattering problem. While explicitly taking into account the effect of aerodynamic drag, it requires the second derivatives of LOS angle and range, which are not directly measured. An estimation scheme, again based on sliding mode theory, is presented to estimate these quantities. Simulation results clearly demonstrate the superior performance of these schemes View full abstract»
Integration of the AN/ALQ-131(V) electronic countermeasures pod on tactical aircraft using a MIL-STD-1553B interfacePublication Year: 1994 , Page(s): 1150 - 1157 vol.2| | Quick Abstract | PDF (572 KB)
This paper describes the development and integration of a MIL-STD-1553B interface for the AN/ALQ-131(V) Terminal Threat Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) pod. Integrated circuit devices and the Ada programming language were used to develop a low risk, highly flexible design. The fully programmable interface can communicate with any aircraft electronic system with a MIL-STD-1553B interface. Potential Electronic Warfare (EW) and general purpose avionics bus system architecture interfaces are discussed. Required aircraft and pod modifications to support the interface are described View full abstract»
Rapid and accurate timing simulation of radiation-hardened digital microelectronics using VHDLPublication Year: 1994 , Page(s): 378 - 385 vol.1| | Quick Abstract | PDF (660 KB)
The development of a fast, yet accurate, timing simulation capability based on VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL) without the use of back annotation of timing delay information is presented. This simulator is intended, primarily, for use with radiation-hardened microelectronic circuits in simulating timing of circuit operation in the pre-radiation and post-radiation environment. Additionally, this simulator works well, using simplified models, for conducting timing estimates of circuit operation in cases where radiation effects are not a concern. Development of the timing models used in the VHDL timing simulator are presented. The timing models are based on a gate output drive capability being represented as an equivalent drive resistance. The loads of the driving gate and the input gates are correspondingly represented by equivalent capacitance values. The resultant gate delays are calculated from the drive resistance and the combined load capacitances. The implementation of the timing models are incorporated into a VHDL library composed of logic gates, latches, and flip-flops. Simulations of circuits were run in SPICE and VHDL to assess the timing accuracy and simulation run time of the VHDL-based timing simulator versus SPICE, and results are presented. Final evaluation of the simulator included testing of a microprocessor control unit. In all cases, the VHDL-based simulation runs over two orders of magnitude quicker than the equivalent SPICE simulation. In the pre- and post-radiation environment, accuracy estimates are usually within five percent and always within 12 percent View full abstract»
Lane position trackingPublication Year: 1994 , Page(s): 483 - 489 vol.1
This paper describes a proposed low risk, low cost, electro-optical lane tracking sensor for vehicle guidance and control. The S*R sensor is capable of measuring the lateral position of the vehicle with respect to highway lane markers with a high degree of accuracy. These sensor outputs can be used to automatically guide the vehicle along the interstate highway system in both the lateral direction as well as velocity View full abstract»


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|Kramer, Sturtevant Join Sullivan & Worcester
|by NAW Staff on Thursday March 26 2015
|Merrill L. Kramer and Joshua L. Sturtevant have joined Sullivan & Worcester's energy and project finance practice. According to the law firm, Kramer joins the [read more]
|N.Y. To Create R&D Lab For Next-Gen Electric Grid
|by NAW Staff on Thursday March 26 2015
|Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, D-N.Y., the New York Power Authority (NYPA) and SUNY Polytechnic Institute have signed an agreement to create a facility devoted to [read more]
|The Triple Threat To Kansas Wind: How Legislation May Wipe Out Current And Future Development
|by Alan Claus Anderson & Britton Gibson on Thursday March 26 2015
|Despite wind energy's strong record of success in Kansas, a faction of state legislators have continued to introduce a series of bills designed to roll [read more]
|Vestas Nabs Maine Order
|by NAW Staff on Thursday March 26 2015
|Vestas has received an order to provide wind turbines for a planned project in Maine. According to Vestas, an affiliate of Quantum Utility Generation - [read more]
|Nordex To Supply Turbines For South Africa Market
|by NAW Staff on Wednesday March 25 2015
|Nordex SE has won an order for 111 MW for a wind farm located in South Africa. According to Nordex, the turnkey project includes 37 [read more]
|Vestas Wins 36 MW Danish Project
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|European Energy A/S has selected turbine maker Vestas to supply turbines for the 36 MW Rodby Fjord offshore wind project, located off the coast of [read more]
|BOEM Awards Wind Energy Research Lease
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|Enel Begins Construction On Oklahoma Wind Project
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|With Potential Repeal Of RPS, Wind Developers In Lone Star State Face Texas-Sized Headaches
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We wanted to take some time today to highlight something non-watch related but still useful and awesome. We're going to start calling these write ups "Things We Like" and the first item up is the Hellbrand Leatherworks Field Notes Cover.
I've been carrying Field Notes Notebooks for a couple years now and though I really enjoy them, they always seem to fall apart in my back pocket. Whether it's from friction, sweat or something else I'm not sure, but the cover begins to tear off and it makes it difficult to carry. Continue reading


text: Browsing: National View the Events Calendar By-election is an opportunity for us to bring disability issues to the fore Published 16/03/2015 in National, Northland, A Different Light "That was until entering stage…centre, I suppose, came the cat amongst the pigeons in the shape of New Zealand First candidate, none other than the leader of the party himself, Winston Peters." More Information Volunteers needed for the Halberg Junior Disability Games Published 13/03/2015 in National, Northland The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation are calling for volunteers for the Halberg Junior Disability Games to be held in Cambridge in April. More Information Work visit gives timely reminder Published 02/03/2015 in National, Northland, A Different Light "I was reminded to take a leaf out of my own book and not fall into the trap of generalising and stereotyping different attributes with different trades and sectors." Read Jonny's latest article that appeared in the Northern Advocate on Saturday 28th February. More Information Irony of NZ's conflicting approaches to disability Published 16/02/2015 in National, Northland, A Different Light Kiwis value diversity, but that isn't reflected in the way our country is run. More Information Ruakaka Surf Day - 14th March 2015 Update! Published 12/02/2015 in National, Northland We have had an awesome response to our upcoming Ruakaka Surf Day at the Ruakaka Surf Club and places are now full! More Information What's happening on AttitudeLive? Published 12/02/2015 in National, Northland "No one goes to university to change society's views on disability. But when a person walks, rolls or crawls across the graduation stage - society's views are changed." Jordon Milroy, winner of last year's Attitude Awards Trust AUT Communications Scholarship, on his time at university and the importance of gaining a higher education. More Information Age Concern 2015 Conference: April 21 & 22 Published 11/02/2015 in National, Northland The 2015 Age Concern conference will be held on April 21st and 22nd at The Brentwood Hotel 16 Kemp Street Kilbirnie, Wellington. More Information Tread carefully when you use lazy one-liners Published 03/02/2015 in National, Northland, A Different Light I wouldn't go up to someone who has just been diagnosed with a terminal illness and say, "At least you're rich!" or to someone who just tragically lost a family member and say, "Thank goodness you weren't born in a poverty-stricken Third World country". Read Jonny Wilkinson's latest Column - A Different Light - Saturday 31st January, 2015 - Northern Advocate. More Information Age Concern New Zealand supports the Do Not Knock campaign Published 09/01/2015 in National, Northland Age Concern supports Consumer NZ's 'Do Not Knock' campaign and encourages anyone who does not wish to be approached by door-to-door sellers to get a Do Not Knock sticker. More Information Junior Disability Games inaugural newsletter Published 06/01/2015 in National, Northland Halberg Disability Sport Foundation have released the first Junior Disability Games Newsletter leading into the event in 2015. More Information Disability access a focus for the Summer Festival Published 05/01/2015 in National, Northland Better Access for disabled people at events is in the spotlight for Whangarei's Endless Summer Festival. More Information Northland DIAS Collective Closures 2014 Published 18/12/2014 in National, Northland Tiaho Trust and the Northland DIAS Collective would like to wish everyone a fun, safe and inclusive festive season and all the very best for the New Year! More Information Altogether Autism Journal Published 18/12/2014 in National, Northland The Christmas 2014 Edition of the Altogether Autism Journal is out now. More Information MND Association of NZ Merchandise Published 16/12/2014 in National, Northland New page added to MND Association NZ Inc's website More Information 50 Years from Jonny Wilkinson, CEO, Tiaho Trust Published 16/12/2014 in National, Northland, A Different Light How things were for disabled people "back then" and " how they are now" - read Jonny's story on growing up in Whangarei and returning to settle here after his big OE through Indonesia and the UK. More Information 1 2 3 Next Page Back to top


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Our daughter Deborah just turned 15.
Deborah has Down syndrome. This means her cells have 47 chromosomes instead of the 46 humans usually have. That's a two-percent excess of genetic material, which creates biochemical imbalances. That means trouble.
For her whole life, Deborah has been fighting her body.
At birth, she had such excellent tone, her Down syndrome was not obvious to the attending physicians. But that tone disappeared by 18 months, and she became more delayed in her motor skills. It took three years to solve the vanishing-tone mystery, and it has taken 12 years to treat it through supplementation and therapy.
She walked a few months before turning 5, but still has an awkward gait. She has now developed scoliosis.
She has fought joint laxity, thyroid malfunction and sleep apnea.
All of these physical problems affect her cognitive development, so she is more delayed than I want her to be.
But she perseveres. In her quiet way, she's an overcomer.
Most recently, she had a tonsillectomy to relieve the sleep apnea. She didn't fully understand the procedure, but before going into the operating room, she decided we had to go shopping.
After she came out of the procedure, she quickly shook off the tiredness of the anesthesia. We left the Surgicenter earlier than expected and went straight to Oka Pay-Less. She slid out of the van, grabbed a cart and was in the store before I could get my reusable bags.
We went through most of the store at a good pace. When we left, I marveled at the remarkable recovery she was making.
That burst of energy was somehow tied to the anesthesia, because the next day she was far from chipper, and was more like a postoperative patient.
But excited or ailing, Deborah goes with life as it comes, and reacts accordingly. She doesn't waste time worrying. However life is, it is.
And however Deborah is, she is. She can read words at a sixth-grade level, but has trouble comprehending writing at the third grade level. She can add and carry, but still struggles with subtraction.
She still likes stickers and stuffed animals, but decided she needed gift cards from Yogurtland, Macy's and Kmart for her birthday, so she can go shopping herself.
She's growing her own way.
She's ageless.
But 15.
Helen Middlebrooke, of Toto, is a freelance writer and mother of Deborah and her many siblings.


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LONDON -- Petrofac has announced a contract extension from South Oil Company (SOC) for its Iraq Crude Oil Expansion Project. The 12-month extension, worth around $99 million includes the second phase of the project and will see Petrofac provide an additional scope of operations and maintenance services.
The extension follows the original award made in 2012 for phase one of the project which covered operations and maintenance services on the offshore facilities including an offshore platform, metering station, two single point moorings (SPMs), subsea pipelines and tanker operations, all based 60 km offshore the Al Fao Peninsula in southern Iraq. The extension, relating to phase two, covers two additional single point moorings (SPMs) and a Central Metering and Maintenance Platform (CMMP).
Mani Rajapathy, Senior V.P. MENA/CIS, Petrofac Offshore Projects & Operations, said, "Over the past 12 months we've achieved some significant milestones on behalf of our customer SOC, including the export of 240 million barrels of oil and one million man-hours worked without a lost time incident (LTI). The contract is a great example of project execution including our ability to deliver work successfully and safely in a logistically complex working environment."
The original contract was awarded in August 2012 for 12 months following a three month mobilization period and was worth approximately $100 million. The extension comes into effect in November 2013 and there is a further one-year extension option available to SOC.
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