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Why the overwhelming numbers of design flops?
Posted by TheShot on 09 Apr 2007 | Tagged as: Home Brew, Machine
In yesterday's International Herald Tribune, design critic Alice Rawsthorn wrote about the increasing number of design failures in commercial products today: Why the overwhelming numbers of design flops? – International Herald Tribune [link updated]. What does she consider to be a design failure? Something that's "not especially efficient or environmentally responsible" … "nor are they lovely to look at, to touch and to use…".
Given our recent comments here about the many new home espresso machines that are destined to be little more than landfill, this particular paragraph resonated with us:
2. Change for change's sake.
This often happens when an industry scents sudden sales growth. A regrettable example is the espresso machine. The classic Italian machines, like lovely old Gaggias, were fantastic: simply styled, no-nonsense exercises in engineering. But, as soon as Starbucks's success convinced the espresso industry that there was money to be made by persuading us to make a latte or macchiato at home, manufacturers start to mess with their machines. Cue the new breed of fiddly, fussy, over-styled espresso machines.
Everytime I take a step into a Williams-Sonoma or a Sur La Table and come across most of what they're pushing for home espresso machines these days, I feel the urge to fire up a bulldozer.
Take the current crop of espresso machines. They're the SUVs of the modern kitchen. Too big. Too blingy. Too tricksy. Too much. My vote for the worst offender goes to Casa Bugatti's ridiculously overwrought diVa. The silly name says it all, and the over-complicated spelling makes it worse.
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Dong Zhou wrote:I don't want this to turn into a Putin vs West discussion but something I'm curious about.
A few here in England are starting to talk of Putin eyeing Greece as a sphere of influence if EU messes up. Now leaving aside that is probably paranoia, I'm wondering why Russia would see it as a sphere of influence. If I was war-gaming, Greece is great for poking at the EU and trying to weaken it and so on but if Putin's idea as some claim is the areas Russia has a cultural link to, has history with, does Russia have much of that in Greece? Am I missing something culturally?
Historically speaking, Greece, Bulgaria and the Balkans have been Russia's 'pet project', largely for religious reasons. Even when it was part of the officially anti-nationalist Holy Alliance as per Metternich's vision of the European concert, they still felt they had an interest and responsibility in keeping their 'Orthodox brothers' safe from Ottoman persecution. Nowadays (the Ottomans being long gone) they still see themselves as beholden particularly to Greece and Serbia, with whom they have remained particularly friendly throughout the 20th century and with whom they still see themselves - perhaps a bit romantically - as 'allies' against a secular-capitalist EU regime, rather than against an Islamic Ottoman Empire.
Russia loves playing the realpolitik card on the international stage, and with good reason. They're remarkably good at it. And they're also remarkably consistent - indeed, that's one of the reasons I admire them so much. They're so much better able than we Americans are, to tell when to keep their noses well out, and when it's in their better interests to become involved. But my own realist leanings aside, I think it would be a mistake to characterise the Russian project as completely realist, because history has shown it to be otherwise.


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Petruzzi & Stanley: "THE GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN IN NUMBERS AND LOSSES: Synopses, Orders of Battle, Strengths, Casualties, and Maps, June 9 - July 14, 1863"
Remarkably, beginning with Brandy Station and ending at Falling Waters, the study compiles orders of battle (43 by my count) for Gettysburg Campaign clashes of all sizes, from brief battalion sized skirmishes to the mighty multi-day collision of armies. This has never been done before in a single volume. The amount of data contained in the OBs is also unique. Whereas most Civil War military history books simply list unit hierarchy and perhaps regimental commanders, Petruzzi and Stanley have gone the extra mile, presenting readers with unit strengths; casualties broken down into categories of killed, mortally wounded, wounded, wounded and captured, captured, and missing; loss percentages for each unit; unit commanders and their replacements; and gun types for the batteries. Appreciative of those that have gone before them, the authors have also plowed their own research into the project. While the OBs are not sourced in the form of footnotes, the authors assure us that O.R. reports and rosters located in the National Archives have been consulted, as well as "manuscripts, magazine and newspaper articles, and letters and diary entries written by participants" (pg. VII). The methodology in terms of how they arrived at the numbers is perhaps not as formalized as some might wish, but the authors do denote with an "(est.)" those entries with a particularly high amount of guesswork involved.
Summaries of all the battles and skirmishes supplement each OB and the vast majority also benefit from the brilliant multi-color cartographic renderings of Steven Stanley. The maps are such an integral part of the book, one might also consider it an atlas. If readers wonder why a publisher would want to compete with its own catalog in this way, it should be remembered that there's as much variety in mapmaker content, style, scale, and emphases as there is with narrative historical writing, so it never hurts to add another perspective. Complaints are few in number and include repeated use of identical photos (sometimes only pages apart) and occasional lapses in copyediting and proofreading.
The Gettysburg Campaign in Numbers and Losses is a true one of a kind creation and a very useful addition to the Gettysburg reference library. Hopefully, publisher Savas Beatie does not consider this a one off enterprise but rather the beginning of another long running series.
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Drew, thank you so much for the review! And yes, we do plan to do another volume of Numbers and Losses for the Maryland Campaign and others (in addition to guides and the Handbooks series)! In fact, I have the N&L volume for the MD Campaign about half done for a 2014 release, having identified 39 battles and skirmishes already.ReplyDelete
Thanks again for such a wonderful review and my best wishes always!
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- Chris EvansAugust 4, 2013 at 10:25 AM
Excellent review.ReplyDelete
I have a question about J.D. that maybe he could answer. Is he ever going to return to Civil War blogging again? I really enjoyed his entries over the years.
- MarkStrauchAugust 6, 2013 at 4:36 AM
One big omission, in my view, is the lack of a summary table (e.g. in an Appendix) that pulls together in one location the strengths and casualty figures for each engagement listed.ReplyDelete
Hi Mark,ReplyDelete
Thanks for that suggestion - we didn't have room in the book for such a table, but we hope that by easily going to each engagement section one can get those numbers right at the top of each Order of Battle. A page or two in which such a summary existed would be convenient, but unfortunately there just wasn't room for it. In fact, we had to drop a number of maps and illustrations due to lack of room, but they will be appearing in future works!
Chris - I'm not sure if I'll return to blogging. It admittedly takes a lot of time, and my attention span can be rather short... I enjoy the instant gratification that comes with media such as Facebook, for instance. When blogging one feels compelled to post on a regular basis, and I just didn't want to be so inconsistent and unpredictable to my readers. Thanks so much for having followed the blog over the years, and perhaps one day I may start again if I feel I can be dedicated to it again.
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Java introduced the concept of a sandbox for its applets. The sandbox is a space in which no access to dangerous powers is available. To give greater flexibility they introduced the security manager and the ID badge architecture--if the user concludes the applet came from a "trusted source", the applet can get your ID badge and roam wantonly through your system.
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The most iconic square in Milan is without a doubt that which houses its imposing cathedral, the Duomo, the greatest and most complex example of Gothic architecture in Italy. Carved entirely out of marble, its construction lasted five centuries. Its highest point, the famous Madonnina, affords excellent views of Milan. In the same square are the Royal Palace and the elegant Emanuel II Galleria, the vaulted commercial gallery that connects with the Theater Museum de la Escala - an emblematic destination for opera-lovers - and the 16th century Marine Palace. Continuing along Via Guiseppe Verdi, you arrive at the Museum of the Risorgimento and the famous Pinacoteca de Brera with its more than six hundred masterpieces. Or, from la Escala, take the Route Manzoni, and can visit the Poldi Pezzoli Museum and the Church of San Babila.
West of the Duomo Square (Piazza del Duomo) lies the medieval heart of Milan: the Mercanti square (Piazza Mercanti) with the Palazzo della Ragione, the Loggia degli Osii, the Palazzo delle Scuole Palatine, and the Provincial Office of State. The plaza is one of the Cordusio where the elegant Via Meravigli ends and in which resides the Meravigli Gallery. Further ahead is the Church of Santa Maria de Gracia, a jewel of the Renaissance that contains Leonardo da Vincis masterpiece, The Last Supper. And halfway along is the street that leads to the Basilica of San Ambrosio and the University, with its beautiful patios.
Castillo Sforza is one of the symbols of Milan and, in spite of having faced numerous adversities and having being saved from sure destruction, it today houses the Museum of Historical Art which contains that famous unfinished work by Michelangelo, the Pietá Rondanini - the Museum of Applied Arts and the Archaeological Museum.


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By Tre Lawrence on February 20th, 2015
Our rating::: WHAT IF?
An imaginative WWII-era thriller.Read The Full Review »
Hunted Cow has just released another tank combat thriller by the name of Tank Battle: East Front 1942.
According to the presser, this game is based on Tank Battle: North Africa, and since it is based on the same game engine the mechanics should look similar - if a bit different (in a good way). The game features time-specific graphics, a whole host of authentic tanks, and the ability to battle with Soviet or German armaments. It also features different types of soldiers, terrain, and leaderboards.
The game is the fruit of a joint effort between Hunted Cow, The Lordz Games Studio, and HexWar, and is available on the App Store for $1.99.


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Gear Manufacturer Gains Efficiency With Tool Management System
When producing a large number of complex, high-value-added parts, processes are continually examined and optimized, and this influences the style and numbers of cutting tools that are used each day. Avon Gear Company (Rochester Hills, Michigan) knows this first-hand.
The company specializes in producing precision-machined components and subassemblies for industrial equipment manufacturers. Its product line includes numerous styles of gears as well as shaft, housing and spline products of various configurations. Avon manufactures more than 600 part numbers in annual quantities ranging from 5 to 80,000 pieces.
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Recently, the shop discovered that cost savings can present themselves in some surprising ways. Transitioning to a new tool management methodology enabled the gear manufacturer to increase productivity.
Avon originally began working with Curt Hassan, Seco Tools Inc.'s (Detroit, Michigan) automotive accounts manager. He introduced the company to Productivity Cost and Analysis (PCA) software, which is part of Seco Business Solutions line of value-added Point-of-Use solutions. PCA evaluates a process or workpiece as it moves through production to achieve a certain objective, such as reducing costs or increasing output. The user can evaluate a single machine tool process or the complete path that a workpiece takes on its journey through the shop floor.
"Typical results with PCA show reductions in tooling costs of more than 30 percent, with productivity improvements of 40 percent," says Magnus Tillman, Seco Business Solutions' program manager. "We felt confident that Avon could achieve similar numbers with our help."
The company formerly had a tool management provider supplying tool vending machines, managing inventory and dispensing products. "Our existing system made it difficult for us to quickly implement the tooling and productivity changes recommended by Seco," says Dave Share, general manager at Avon.
It was clear that the company needed to investigate other options. The company consulted Seco, which then consulted distributor E&R Industrial Sales (Sterling Heights, Michigan) as its program partner.
"Avon came to us and requested a proposal to handle everything—the tools, application support, tooling management and logistics," Mr. Tillman says. "While we supervise the PCA and application support, we needed someone to handle the actual inventory and stocking."
Under its existing tool program, the company had seven vending machines to manage inventory and dispense products. Initially, E&R replaced these machines with three smaller SecoPoint machines, all of which are powered by SupplyPro. With configurable "Smart Drawer" technology, the company was able to store more tooling in a smaller space. Although the "Smart Drawer" is designed to hold Seco's products, it can accommodate virtually any manufacturer's insert, as well as safety gloves, ear plugs, safety glasses and so on. The distributor also recommended a single insert dispenser (SID), which stores 20 individual inserts in separate compartments and distributes them one at a time. This new methodology accommodates 1,280 inserts per drawer versus 96 with the previous tooling storage system.
The glue that binds all of this together is the SupplyPort Web portal, the manufacturer says. All of the Seco Point-of-Use devices communicate with the portal to analyze inventory and consumption patterns on a daily basis. The device adjusts the minimum and maximum inventory levels to help the company reach its business objectives.
Avon was assigned a dedicated area of the Web portal, which is hosted at a secure data center. Employee Gerald Pitts was appointed as the program leader to manage the Point-of-Use system, stocking inventory on a daily basis and accessing and managing SupplyPort via the internet using a standard Web browser.
"I spend less than 1 hour per day managing inventory with the new system," says Mr. Pitts. "I ran back and forth from the floor to the supply room three to four times daily to fulfill tooling needs with the previous method."
According to the manufacturer, some supply processes either do not control the quantities issued or limit access to only certain items during a tool crib or storeroom transaction. This type of limitation can result in excessive usage and waste. However, with the Point-of-Use solutions, companies such as Avon can attain accountability and accuracy. Each dispense transaction is recorded, and inventory levels are adjusted appropriately. Each transaction includes the date and time dispensed, the employee number, the product, the quantity dispensed and customer-defined information such as work cell, job number or serial number.
"Working with Seco has changed our way of doing business," Mr. Pitts says. "We were doing commodity management under our old program. Although we may have been paying a few cents less per insert, we were also buying more inserts than necessary. Because we couldn't adjust the order data, we were frequently placing emergency tooling orders."
"Some of our parts are in the machining process for 3 to 4 hours," Mr. Share adds. "If you get down to the last operation and don't have the correct tool, variations can occur. This can lead to scrap, making the job less profitable."
"PCA has increased our productivity," says Aaron Remsing, president at Avon. "It identifies the most economical way to produce a part. "For example, a PCA analysis performed on a bevel gear demonstrated that we could reduce our cycle time by 2.38 minutes per gear. As a result, we are able to get more parts out the door in less time. In addition to the savings in machine time, our tooling costs have decreased by almost 90 percent annually. Improvements like this allow us to keep more work in-house while maximizing our profitability."


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GM to Buy Back Stock From Treasury
General Motors said it will purchase 200 million shares of stock held by the U.S. Treasury Department in the first step of the government's eventual exit from the auto maker within the next 12 to 15 months. Jeff Bennett reports on Markets Hub. Photo: GM.
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... I ... the the general Motors shares twenty seven thirty one ... all seven percent while they are today ... well because General Motors agreed to buy back the big big chunk of the government's stake ... for twenty seven fifty a share morning Evelyn welcome to the markets of ... I am Paul vignette ... Jeff Bennett is with those coming to us from Detroit today to talk about this one ... I how much of a surprise was this announcement this morning ... the GM to buy back a big stake in the government to shares ... are we know is ... that sometime this account I was going to come and you may remember that the law Street Journal reported first before anyone out that in September ... that GM is in talks about repurchasing shares from the Treasury ... I've today with the Treasury basically confirmed that they're going to go ahead and sell about ... two hundred million shares to GM for about five point five billion dollars ... for I ... know you're right we reported this in September and I let the plug that ... we've known also for awhile that the executives in GM they wanted to get rid of this government's take ... the field holds them back ... this is part of it the rest of the income over the next year so what is this do for General Motors ... this kind of really gets them out of this overhang ensure a piece of their stock today in premarket trading it was already up nine percent ... in this of government Motors kind of ... Brandon has been put on them for ... for the government ownership in the company has really weigh down Apple into stock because no one knew what the government was going to do with its stake ... but also hurt ... I it's of ... imaged the mind of consumers ... somebody U S taxpayers out there that are irked ... GM had a bailout to begin with ... so being able to move beyond this is huge for GM and sets them up for a clean slate on was going into twenty thirteen ... it's gonna be a big year ... they're probably doing seventy percent of their Chevrolet dealerships I mean outside dealerships and a product line so they're really looking to go into twenty thirteen as kind of a new company to connect with consumers ... will ... talk about ... in the consumer mind General Motors be this dumb or is this is some resentment about the bailout ... how consumers going to feel knowing that were taking a big big loss on this the the the twenty seven fifty this is well below what the government would need to break even on the bailout ... that's right back to the Internet directory so they're going to sell the remaining shares ... up for upwards of more than sixty dollars Even to break even on what's remaining so ... inside yet it's it's ... it's gonna be interesting to see how the debate is remember that today really has come down to levels out ... of whether the government should be in the of the Ana maker at our or whether the government needs to stay in three two so ... I'm sure there's going to the latter days of gains on this but ... from the company and ... its is going to move them much further ahead ... so what do you think I know ... one thing changed the Germans want to know couple months ago they didn't wanna sell the state because they know ... they were going to take the loss ... I mean you talk about what they need to sell it now to break even cost seven dollars a share or think ... and when it would that ever happened what change Treasurys mind as to that I mean again out of this deal ... we don't know exactly what of course that all the parties are being mom but for what we understand before you know I think that now that the eye election was out of the way ... and that something that the Obama administration probably didn't have to deal with so that they could look at what they wanted to do ... again ... you know do you hang on and wait for GM stock to go back to ... fifty three dollars and ordered shoe of break-even ... I mean there's stack up was yesterday trading about twenty five so who knows when that will happen ... but what we're beginning to see on a wider scale is that the government is exiting a lot of these ... the stakes ahead of different companies ... to the bailouts bailouts property in two thousand I ... so I think that this just kind of got wrapped into it and maybe the government's by Intel let's just get out ... may we might take a loss on this but overall I think the bailout fund will be true ... most of its money ... it's a it's a it's a Merry Christmas to GM from Uncle Sam ... to bed thank you very much appreciate the time ...


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They're all so tall and slim!
Oh shiiiii~~~
The solid black line starts at Mikes scarf, ties through all of the rest of the cast, then ends at the ribbon being discarded by Lucy.
Deep meanings here man, deep meanings...
Any reason you chose the characters you did?
Mcain... u r the coolest!
When did McCain get so tall? And when did Justin get over his fear of David?
Sandy reminds me of Wendy, by the way EPIC drawind
Wow, this looks like it too a LOT of work, Raxki. Really well done.
It looks wonderful!
Wow. You've come a long way in so little time.
Anyone else notice though, that Justin is the same age as everyone else in this pic?
justin is lucy's older brother, right?
No, Justin is the little puppy with goggles that David kidnapped on his birthday and threw off a room.
Jordan and Sam are Lucy's brothers, but only Sam is in this pic... he also looks the same age as everyone else.
I detect some faggotness in this pic but I don't get what is it.
Durarara have invaded BCB!
This must of taken so much work; its really nice. I love the way you presented the characters together~
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So awesome!
Is it just me, or is Tess and the other guy who's name currently escapes me (the one she's standing on) floating? Is Lucy supposed to be holding them up, but isn't?
But other then that this is an AMAZING piece of art
This picture composition is from Durara! Great Job! I didn't watch the last few episodes because I'd be sad it was over. Now I wanna know what happens.


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Some things translated very well from the tabletop and others dident. Lanceboats I dont think are one of those things. I think lances themselves quite nicely shown compared to the lore but because of the way in which shields work you hardly get the same effect that you see in the TT.
The reason for that is simply a pace issue, and a difference versus real time versus turn based.
In the TT you can strips shields with your batteries, and then hammer with lances, effectivly negating the issue that shields mostly make lances harmless. You can all do that in the same turn and more or less simultaniously. You cant do that in a game with real time.
That said, the low damage output of lances (which in TT was probably there for balance purposes) is kept. So lances feel very underwhelming compared to batteries.
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I'd say that sums the situation up pretty well. So we're left with an entire category of weapons for the Imperial Navy that aren't good enough to be a primary armament, which is ironically the exact same situation the IN is in in universe. The only lance-only ships are either battleships that have the armour and broadside size to make them essentially mini-death stars, and the Gothic which is usually assigned to anti-piracy and convoy missions (this is presumably why the Gothic is the 2nd most common cruiser class out there, so the navy doesn't have to put proper line ships on escort duties) where it's lances do the same thing to raiders as the Apocalypse does to cruisers.
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I wonder how tough it would be for the devs to add a behavior (perhaps a button up by hold fire?) that directed lance boats to "hold lances" until target void shields were down. Benefit: lances are actually used as the counter-armor weapons they are. Cost: lower average DPS while dropping shields.
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feld wrote:I wonder how tough it would be for the devs to add a behavior (perhaps a button up by hold fire?) that directed lance boats to "hold lances" until target void shields were down. Benefit: lances are actually used as the counter-armor weapons they are. Cost: lower average DPS while dropping shields.
I can't really see it happening, and even if it did I'm pretty sure it would be useless. In TT it made sense to fire your macros first to bring down shields and then lance the target, but this is obviously a completely different system based on dps over salvo strength. A cruiser only firing half its broadside with no actual benefit (saying "lances are actually used as the counter-armor weapons they are" isn't a benefit, it's a result) is honestly just dumb.
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Lances still have their place against high armour targets like marines and the prows on Ork and Tau ships (their shields can get armour right?) and while they have slow DPS they are very reliable. Nothing quite as annoying as seeing most of your battery shells hit and hardly any doing damage because of armour
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This is part of a series of blog postings from Europe at a critical time by peregrinating Ben Warwick, regular blogger for AdvisorOne and contributor to Investment Advisor. Ben is an investment advisor and author of the Searching for Alpha monthly newsletter.
By the end of June, the Greek government is supposed to specify a further round of budget cuts, worth roughly 5.5% of GDP. These are to occur in two tranches—the first in 2013, the second a year later. This is necessary to fulfill the requirements of the roughly $250 billion bailout package from the IMF. Angela Merkel, Germany's chancellor, is talking a tough game, saying that the cuts are necessary to keep Greece in the common currency.
There is hardly a consensus within the troubled country's borders. Presently, there isn't even a Greek government. Although two-thirds of Greek voters want to stay in the euro, about the same number refuse to accept further austerity.
The prevailing view from European investors whom I've met with is that it's not wise to play poker with Merkel. If Greece does not meet its obligations, many here feel that Germany will force it out of the euro. That may prove to contain losses in the short term—after all, most of the banks already written off the bulk of their Greek exposure—but the risk of other weak countries leaving the eurozone would eclipse any issues with Greece. A series of moves to "ring-fence" the Greek problem have been initiated by the IMF, but many feel that contagion is a real possibility. That group includes British prime minister David Cameron, who said Thursday that the eurozone will either break up completely or figure out a way to work together. As England's largest trading partner, the eurozone certainly poses a serious threat to the British economy, which is already in a double-dip recession.
Investors here are keeping plenty of dry powder handy, with the belief that asset sales will lead to significant opportunities in Europe. A number of the largest U.S. private equity firms, including J.C. Flowers and BlackStone, have moved key personnel to the area. But until there is further visibility on the outcome—which may be six to 18 months away—domestic advisors are cautioned to maintain a more localized asset allocation. Although I did not see any sign of widespread panic among larger investors in Europe, many seem content to sit on their hands as the crisis unfolds.


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The emblem of the U.S. Special Operations Command pointedly illustrates its mission: It shows the tip of a spear. Now SOCOM is expanding this arsenal to create a global network that can project power even as America's armies withdraw from the battlefields of the last decade.
Adm. William McRaven, the SOCOM commander, has been developing this ambitious new role at his headquarters at MacDill Air Force Base here. McRaven is among the nation's most celebrated warriors. He planned the operation that killed Osama bin Laden in May 2011; in his office is a small sculpture tagged "Bull Frog," honoring him as the longest-serving Navy SEAL in uniform.
McRaven's plan to create a "global SOF network" was endorsed in February by the Pentagon, which gave McRaven direct control over special operations forces around the world. The move appears to have support from other top military commanders, even though it would potentially diminish their authority. But there has been little public discussion of the policy, despite its significant changes. The White House appears to like the concept but has not signed off on final details.
The underlying idea is that special forces have proved themselves America's best weapon against extremists in a turbulent, increasingly borderless world. After the grinding wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the United States won't be sending big expeditionary armies abroad anytime soon. America's heavyweight commands, such as U.S. Central Command in the Middle East and U.S. Pacific Command in Asia, will now focus on potentially adversarial nations such as Iran, China and North Korea.
To fight the small wars, McRaven offers his agile, stealthy and highly lethal network of commandos. Often their missions will involve training and partnering with other nations, rather than shooting. Sometimes, their activities may look like USAID development assistance or CIA political action.
McRaven's global network would help fill a vacuum in U.S. foreign policy. As America retreats from its costly and unpopular wars, it needs ways to influence a world shaken by what former national security adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski calls the "global political awakening." The United States also needs to get its act together bureaucratically — coordinating military services and government agencies the way SOCOM has done with its joint forces.
The existing tool kit hasn't been very effective: USAID is more of a development contractor than an operational agency; the State Department's Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations is too small to lead even its own department's efforts, let alone the government's; the U.S. Institute of Peace likes its status as an independent adviser, rather than an instrument of national power. And the CIA wants to do less covert action, not more.
Enter the Special Operations Forces. The past decade may have shown the limits of conventional military power, but it has also demonstrated the potency of the unconventional SOF arsenal. The most dramatic examples are the secret task forces that killed bin Laden in Pakistan and targeted hundreds of other extremists in night raids in Iraq and Afghanistan.
McRaven's staff argues that the biggest future impact of special forces may not be in combat but in partnering and networking. An example is the "A-teams" that lived rough with Afghan tribal fighters starting in 2001 and made them partners against the Taliban. The network will draw on SOCOM forces deployed in 78 countries, many teaching war-fighting skills to local special forces. In a pamphlet describing the plan, McRaven's warriors are pictured mentoring elite forces from Thailand, Nigeria, Albania, Colombia, Jordan and a dozen other countries. That's the network, in embryo.
SOCOM planners say the concept was conceived in Europe in 2007, where McRaven created a NATO center that boosted European special forces in Afghanistan from 340 in 2007 to 2,200 now. Fighting together, they formed what commanders hope will be lasting bonds. As one of the SOCOM slogans has it: "You can't surge trust."
The idea of filling the power gap with special forces is appealing, but I come away with this caution: The world is wary of forward-deployed U.S. commandos, no matter how important the mission. A decade ago, a Pentagon plan to spread special forces abroad as "military liaison elements" created a firestorm of protest. McRaven may promise that his network won't act anywhere without the approval of the U.S. ambassador, but the State Department will still have the jitters, not to mention foreign governments.
A global SOF network will be a powerful tool, but it can't fill the vacuum by itself. SOF power and soft power aren't the same thing.
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The official time of Chris Nolan's final Batman movie, The Dark Knight Rises, has finally been revealed. And it's clocking in at a whopping two hours and 45 minutes long. Thus making it the longest movie in Nolan's trilogy. Yipes. This makes us a little nervous, given that The Dark Knight already felt a wee bit long at the cinema.
In other interesting TDKR news, check out these beautiful (and very spoilery) fan-made character posters from Messenjahmatt. Alfred finally gets his own poster, and he's the only one smart enough to bring an umbrella! Lovely, just lovely.
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In practice, the X-CYCLONE® system consists of rectangular elements with a thickness of 50 mm. The correct designation is X-CYCLONE® basic aerosol separator element.
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The X-CYCLONE® basic element is self-cleaning and needs no maintenance! The aerosols separated in the basic element run down as fluid mass along the X-CYCLONE® profile sections. As it runs off, the liquid washes away solids that accumulate on the profile surfaces of the basic element. Disposable products that must be replaced at regular intervals are not required. Operation and maintenance are therefore far more cost efficient than with conventional air cleaners.
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Separation in the X-CYCLONE® basic aerosol separator element takes place in four stages.
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The acceleration produces a first separation.
The highly accelerated airflow starts swirling inside the profile sections. The rotational vortex flow ejects airborne aerosols
The rotational vortex flows collide with non-rotational airflows at the air outlet of the X-CYCLONE® basic aerosol separator element, thus resulting in an agglomeration and further separation of smaller aerosol particles.
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(A) It cleans the profile surfaces of the X-CYCLONE® basic aerosol separator element automatically and (B) cleans the air in the same way as an air washer in chemical industry. The continuous air washing by the REVEX® spraying system washes even the smallest aerosols and harmful gases out of the airflow.
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Airflows are complex and cannot be mapped by analytical means. The only way to examine and understand theses flows and gain useful knowledge for the improvement of processes and products is their simulation with computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Even highly complex airflows at the front and back spoilers of modern Formula One racing cars are analysed and optimised by today's racing teams with the help of CFD simulation. The airflows outside and inside the chassis of a Formula One racing car, an air cleaner or an induction collection hood are decisive for perfect and efficient functioning. CFD simulation maps these important invisible processes in their entire complexity with sound physical and mathematical models. The great benefit in comparison to experimental methods and measurements lies in the fact that CFD maps all physical entities together in their interaction and provides evidence of the functioning instead of delivering values merely for selected points. This is the reason why we have used CFD simulation for years to analyse and improve our equipment. The X-CYCLONE® air-cleaning system and REVEN® induction system were both developed with the help of CFD simulation!
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The temperature and humidity sensors are designed for operation in commercial kitchens and can detect the cooking activity. The controller increases or decreases the air supply and extraction in accordance with the requirements. At the same time, the required air volumes are distributed over the respective cooking zones via air dampers. The sensor-driven control allows a reduction of energy consumption costs of up to 50 % and extends the service life of the air cleaners fitted downstream. Moreover, draught is avoided.
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The WELs for air pollution in the processing industry differ considerably from country to country. The same applies to the verification and control of compliance with these limits. Many studies have revealed in the meantime that even outdoor air pollution in cities has a decisive influence on the health and mortality rate of exposed people. For this reason, Rentschler REVEN bases the design and dimensioning of its equipment on the far more stringent outdoor exposure limits adopted in the metropolises of the world. In many large cities, the maximum permitted concentration of fine dust is 50 micrograms per cubic metre of air. Rentschler REVEN is committed to the following quality goal: the air quality demanded for people in large cities and the limit values that apply there must also be achieved for the industrial workers.
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Flame exposure testing in accordance with DIN 18869-5 and DIN EN 16282-6
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Although some cat owners still let their pets roam free, the felines are a leading cause of bird mortality, and bird and cat proponents agree that both species are safer if cats are reined in.
Although some cat owners still let their pets roam free, the felines are a leading cause of bird mortality, and bird and cat proponents agree that both species are safer if cats are reined in.
The good news is that cat owners are, increasingly, keeping their felines enclosed.
"The cat realm is catching up to the dog realm in this," says Danielle Bays, community cats program manager for The Humane Society of the United States. The number of cats kept indoors has increased dramatically in recent years, she says.
Cats kill an estimated 2.4 billion birds in the United States and Canada every year, according to researchers from the Smithsonian and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Worldwide, they've contributed to the extinction of dozens of species of birds, researchers say. Besides birds, cats also are a serious threat to many small mammals and other wildlife.
"The single best way to protect birds from cats is to keep cats indoors. This is safe for birds and other wildlife as well as safer for the cats. Indoor cats are less susceptible to disease, vehicle collisions or attack from a larger predator," says John Rowden, director of community conservation for the National Audubon Society.
Bays says the Humane Society doesn't see it as a cat-vs.-bird debate, but as a win for both groups.
"We promote keeping cats indoors, on a leash or in an enclosure. We find more and more people opting for walking cats on a leash, or putting in a catio," says Bays.
Catios are screened-in outdoor enclosures, often featuring shelves or ramps, intended as safe outdoor areas for pet cats. Catios vary widely in size and style, and some even have room for people, too. There are catio kits and building designs available online.
Bays says catios are a good option for cats who dash out the door at every opportunity.
They don't have to be fancy. "Even a window-box catio can be helpful," she says. "There are also portable, pop-up catios, and catios for apartment balconies."
When Bays and her co-workers built a catio in her backyard, she says, the neighbors were fascinated and joined in to help.
"There are still some people who insist their cats should roam free. But it's important to remember that people also used to let their dogs roam free. It's no longer common for pet dogs, and cat owners are also coming around to that," Bays explains.
"We don't allow dogs to be feral, and that goes for cats as well," adds Grant Sizemore, director of invasive species programs at the American Bird Conservancy, a nonprofit organization devoted to conserving native birds and their habitats.
The organization's national Happy Cats Happy Birds initiative is one of a number of national resources designed to benefit both populations. The initiative focuses on outreach, education and advocacy to keep cats contained.
The Humane Society's Community Cats Program also works to reduce the number of cats roaming wild. The program is designed to "humanely trap, neuter and return" stray cats to the area where they were picked up. The cats are given an ear clip -- a visual identifier that they've been spayed or neutered and vaccinated.
"The idea is that over time, the population will be reduced humanely, protecting wildlife as well as cats," Bays says. "When we get people in a community involved in monitoring the situation, we can spot kittens and new cats as soon as they show up."
She urges anyone who spots stray cats to contact a shelter or the Community Cats Program.
In addition to keeping cats from roaming, Rowden says people can help native bird populations by planting native plant species and keeping outdoor lighting to a minimum, especially during seasonal migrations.
"Audubon's Plants for Birds database is a tremendously helpful resource for anyone who wants to help birds. Simply by putting in their ZIP code, users can get a list of plants native to that region, along with the birds they'll attract and shelter, as well as local Audubon resources to help with any questions or plant sourcing," he explains.


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Tropical Splash Meet:
50 fly, 26.8
Fast start with 10-11 dolphin kicks. My legs felt tired kicking off the turn (7-8 kicks) and I had a tiny glide at the finish. But overall, well executed. I was expecting a 27 low, so was exceptionally pleased with this time. I've never broken 27 without my usual recovery week before a meet approach.
50 breast, 33.5
Fast start again, but a major glide into the turn which killed momentum and probably cost me a few tenths. Legs felt tired during the race. Still a solid time for me unrested.
100 breast split in 200, 1:15.0, PR
This was probably my worst effort of the day, though I'll certainly take the time. I felt dead tired by the third lap and I had to short stroke every single turn. I suppose that was preferable to major glides, but it's not fun or fast to eat the wall. I rested at the wall a bit after the 100, but it was torture to finish the 200 legally. I just wanted to flop on my back and breath. I don't think I'll do this particular split request again. Still, I hadn't swum 100 evil since 2009 with the floaty B70 suit when I went 1:15.9. So it's technically a PR and should be good enough for TT. It seems fairly comparable to the 1:24 that I swam in SCM last November when I only had a few days rest. I'm sure I could go faster tapered, though this will never be a taper event for me.
I didn't get home until 10:30 last night from Teen Fort's meet and Lil Fort's late soccer game, and fell asleep around 1:00. Seriously considered bagging the meet and sleeping in. But I'm trying this new thing where I actually go off the blocks in Jan. and Feb., so dragged myself out of bed early this am. Times were very good, considering I had no rest and my shoulders and quads were still sore to the touch from training and the deep tissue massage. I was especially happy with my 50 fly time. There doesn't seem to be any meets on the horizon until the Albatross meet. I hope Warrenton Masters decides to host their meet again, but it's not on the calendar yet.
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Long-lost sisters who were separated at childhood find the same road to love in adulthood. Nea and Jasmine were separated when their father, Larry, abandoned their mother, Elena, to live with the wealthy Yolanda. Nea was left behind with their mother while Jasmine went to live with their father and new stepmother. Nea grew up with nothing but always knew that she would become successful so that she can give her mother the comforts she so richly deserves. Jasmine was well provided for and grew up with a strong moral character, despite enduring cruel mistreatment from Yolanda. Many years later, the sisters cross paths, and they are determined to rebuild their bond as a family and support each other as they pursue their individual dreams. They also each fall in love with an Ynares brother. Shy Jasmine falls for the carefree Oliver, while independent Nea is drawn to the darker Ivan. Can the two sets of siblings find happiness together or will family secrets tear them apart?


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Who we are
Hickman Community Church (HCC) is an evangelical church whose mission is to glorify God by extending His kingdom through expository preaching, discipleship, prayer, and evangelism.
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Equipping Hour (Sunday School) 9:00 am
Morning Service 10:15 am
Evening Service 5:30 pm
Where we are
We're located in California's central valley at 854 I St, Hickman, CA 95323
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We meet on Sunday mornings and evenings to worship God corporately in teaching, music, and prayer.
As the body of Christ, we love and serve each other and those around us every day. During the week, we have discipleship groups, Bible studies, children's ministries, and community outreach.
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There is limited paved parking at the front of the church property. There are driveways to the left and right of the building that lead to dirt parking lots (which will eventually be paved over as finances allow).
What to Wear
HCC has no specific dress code. On Sundays, you'll see everything from jeans and t-shirts to shirts and dresses. All the Lord requires is modesty.
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Mobile devices are welcome in service (we know you're reading your Bible and not playing Candy Crush or checking sports scores), but please silence them before service begins. We also have free guest wifi in the Family Center.
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We have four adult classes designed to spur you on in your knowledge of the Word of God. Also fresh coffee, tea, and breakfast foods are available. Each class goes from 9-9:45 am and cover a variety of topics. For a full and current list of groups and locations, click here.
If You Have Children
If you have children aged 0-3 years on Sunday morning, you may drop them off at the Nursery before either service. Older children worship with their parents in the main service and are released to age appropriate teaching time before the sermon begins. We have various children's classes split into their age groups in separate locations on campus, however, all children will be ready for you to pick them up in one location on the lawn outside the family center. We take the care of our children seriously and have strict policies for those who are watching over them whenever we meet together. You can find more information on our children's ministry page.
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On Thursday, with the prospect of a holiday-shortened week, the stock market was fairly quiet, with major-market benchmarks sticking close to the unchanged level. A large number of prominent companies tried to cram their earnings releases into the four-day week, and that resulted in widely disparate snapshots of the business climate from many different points of view. For Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU), Insteel Industries (NASDAQ:IIIN), and SINA (NASDAQ:SINA), though, Thursday was a day of strong gains on good news for their respective stocks.
Micron Technology rose 6% after rival memory-maker SanDisk (NASDAQ: SNDK) announced its most recent earnings results. SanDisk's strong performance included sales gains of 13% that drove earnings higher by 63%, as high demand for solid-state drives showed the importance of advanced memory products in powering the smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices that increasingly rely on the most current technology available. Even as SanDisk gave positive guidance for the current quarter, investors in Micron Technology believed the same factors that have pushed SanDisk's prospects higher should also give Micron the same boost. With so much opportunity for growth internationally, flash-memory-based products have almost unlimited upside, and Micron is arguably just as well-poised to take advantage of that as SanDisk.
Insteel Industries soared 17% as the maker of steel rebar products to secure concrete for construction projects said that sales rose more than 10% in its fiscal second quarter compared to year-ago levels. Although average prices fell slightly, shipment volume gains more than made up for the decline, and Insteel said a fire that had affected part of a Tennessee manufacturing facility didn't hurt the company's overall results. Insteel was also optimistic about the remainder of the fiscal year, as the seasonally strong spring and summer months should lead to increased demand, especially after the brutal winter that halted many construction projects dead in their tracks.
SINA gained 7% after the IPO of its Weibo microblogging service went better than some had expected. Although SINA eventually chose to price the initial public offering at the low end of its expected range, Weibo shares got a nice spike upward, climbing almost 20% above the $17 IPO price. At first glance, that might sound like a disastrous result for SINA, but with the IPO involving less than a 10% stake in Weibo, SINA still retained most of its stake in the microblogging service and will therefore benefit directly from any further appreciation in Weibo's share price. Even after the IPO, SINA also has commanding 80% voting power, allowing it to dictate Weibo's future going forward.