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Shiny metal objects on display in the hospital. A very dear friend of mine broke her pelvis. Thankfully she doesn't need one of these ...
"The purpose of hip replacement surgery is to remove the two damaged and worn parts of the hip joint – the hip socket, acetabulum, and the ball, femoral head – and replace them with smooth, artificial implants called prostheses, which will help make the hip strong, stable and flexible again".
'Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam' (Turkish: İstanbul İslam Bilim ve Teknoloji Tarihi Müzesi)
Got a much better shot of a component for an in-process MOC (a project which has stalled worse than my 16-year-old truck).
I love doing large humanoid builds. Before my dark age, two-legged robots were my bread and butter, so to speak. I'm not used to doing something this small, though. Nor was I prepared for the difficulty in trying to simulate bones without skin. Overall, I'm relatively pleased with the bag-o'-bones...except for the head. I'm still not happy with its skull.
By the way, this little fella is a throwback to a Lego theme of days gone by. Anyone want to take a guess what he is?
First run of the Component Tester, with an inductance.
Portuguese Elektor nº137, May 1996
All resistors are 1% precision or better.
The N-Chanel JFET transistor BF256A required for the Wien oscillator ("A" version mandatory because of the 3 to 7 mA Idss) was replaced here (and only seen in this picture) by 2N5485 (Idss of 4 to 10mA), but be advised that his pins are reversed (BF256 1-G, 2-S, 3-D and 2N5485 1-D, 2-S, 3-G)
Magazin (FR version) can be found here:
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Active components of the tireflies. The circular structure is a coil spring, which we are seeing end-on. When the structure is bumped, the spring bends until it hits one of the walls around it. When that happens, the circuit turns on and blinks for a little while. A neat trick is to instead force it to blink all day long by making the spring touch the walls all the time.
Read more about this project here.
Belgian Air Component (Abelag Aviation) - Dassault Falcon 7X - Celle-Wietzenbruch (ETHC) - Reg.: OO-LUM
Rider Insights intern Craig Taylor ('16) is working with Specialized Bicycle Components on market sizing and market potential for the triathlon industry. This photo was taken after coming back from the daily lunch ride which turns into a race on Fridays.
Here are the basic parts of the system: at left, a standard 7x21 Bushnell Sportview Compact binocular; at lower right, the front lens, 50mm in diameter and about 150mm focal length; and at upper right, the piece that I made out of 2mm thick ABS plastic sheet to attach the lens to the binocular. The strap that holds the mount onto the binocular is just some adhesive backed Velcro - hook on one piece and loop on the other, each piece just folded back and stuck to itself to attach it (the hook piece had a lot of sticky back side left over, so I just stuck some fabric onto that to cover up the sticky stuff). As I mentioned above, there is a 49mm skylight filter glued into the big round hole in this plate, with its male filter thread facing forward to receive the front lens.
In addition to providing a way to mount the lens to the binocular, the plate also blocks any stray light that would otherwise enter the binocular from around the edges of the front lens (which would not be a good thing for clear viewing).
You can use any positive lens that you can find and fit. The only real limitation is that it must be large enough to get a view through it with both objectives, but you don't need 100% of the objectives to come within the diameter of the lens. A shorter focal length will give you more power but a shorter working distance, while a longer lens will give you more space at the sacrifice of some power. Very short lenses will require increasingly high quality to avoid visible aberrations, and when you get shorter than 100mm or so viewing becomes less comfortable - I think because of a mismatch between the power and the lens separation, you reach a point where your eyes don't want to combine the images if the power is too great. Even a very long lens like 500mm, although it doesn't compute as a magnifier per se, still allows you to focus a 7 - 8 power binocular at a distance of a half meter, with obvious advantages for observing small living (or otherwise potentially dangerous) things.
Newly-built Crow "Lockheed Lakester", made from the wingtip fuel tank of a 1950s airliner! Absolutely my favorite car at the show - sold for $187K
From the Barrett-Jackson website:
"All aluminum wingtip tank has been transformed into a 2-person, turbocharged, HEMI 4-cylinder speedster in the style of a vintage salt flat racer. Faithful to its aviation theme, it is a unique hybrid of automotive and aviation components, celebrating man's longtime passion for airplanes and automobiles. The cockpit features gunner seats from a Lockeed Neptune submarine chase. Directional control is achieved by a vintage steering wheel from a 1948 Rockwell Aero Commander, in lieu of a speedo, airspeed is measured by a pitot tube and air speed indicator. This is avery rare wing tip tank from a 50s Lockheed Super Constellation."
Bargain buy on ebay. Was very dry and looked unused. Took in a lot of saddle dressing to get it looking good again. No name badge on rear, steel and not copper rivets and no tension bolt cover, but otherwise looks the same as the 90 version.
Schwinn Voyageur 1986 _
This was a recent (1985) model with a heavy steel cradle assembly. These are still often copied and sold as inexpensive modern replacement seatposts.
Date code = December 1985
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Schwinn Voyageur 1986 _
Date code = December 1985
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Stamping on the lower section of the shaft. A recently added model with a heavy steel cradle. These are still often copied and sold as inexpensive modern replacement seatposts.
This post is still in excellent condition, just as it was taken from the bike, with no "Z" marks from fitting into the seat tube.
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The u-lock is the strongest locking component in this setup but it's securing the weakest bike component, the front wheel. The cable can be snipped easily and the bike can be stolen without the front wheel.
And this is a strong, good bike!
Serious restoration work started at Statfold at the start of October. This is a view of the engine removed from the chassis, shows the surface deterioration it had suffered.
4th. October 2016. Photo courtesy Nick Noon
Construction is underway at the Cambridge Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant, which Maryland Environmental Service operates for the City of Cambridge. The construction will upgrade the plant from a Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR) plant to an Enhanced Nutrient Removal (ENR) plant, an important component of Bay restoration efforts.
The first round of construction was to make repairs to two of the primary clarifiers; a pumping station used to pump up to the denitrification filters with an automatic screen to take out algae from the secondary clarifiers; and a building housing 40 denitrification filters and chemicals with two large air compressors. The construction is scheduled to be completed by the end of the year. The Cambridge WWTP is the largest plant operated by MES.
Phee Boon Kang's ear, Ronaldo Freitas, Jack Berger, Norma Freitas, Bob Andrzewski, Marie Zettel, Drew Breakspear, Lilly Zeller, Sue Weber, Jeanine Farhi, Dick Kovacevich, Art Zeller, Alain Farhi, Paul Cohen, Pauline Cohen, Ira Rimerman, Carol Berger, Mary Jo Kovacevich, Milton Longobardi, John Metzger, Alan Weber, Tom Mao, Lou & Barbara Sanandres
Unfinished mechanical room room is right behind the rack. All the wiring is already there. Just need grommets.
EUROBIKE, 28 August 2014. Lectures on LEV Components within the LEV Components Special Exhibition.
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Le attività illegali sono state e sono una componente essenziale del sistema di impresa e di potere di Berlusconi: sono andate dai legami con la mafia( i rapporti organici di Dell’Utri con le famiglie mafiose sono inconfutabili), all’associazione nella P2 e pertanto con i servizi deviati e le istituzioni asservite, alla corruzione, allo sfruttamento delle gnocche, all’intrigo, al riciclaggio, alla frode e al falso, al ricatto, all’evasione. Fin dalle origini, quindi costituendone la genesi, ha frequentato il reato.
Il suo impero è una sorta di mostruoso gigante che, mentre mostra un piede alla luce, ha tenuto e tiene l’altra gamba ben affondata nel fango. Allorchè tutte le coperture e le connivenze stavano per saltare, ha pensato di creare uno schieramento politico di cui fosse il padrone.
In un Paese normale ciò sarebbe stato immediatamente considerato un delirio grottesco e avrebbe segnato la sua definitiva rovina, ma in Italia, il Paese in cui una volta condannati non si va in prigione ma in Parlamento è stato consentito all’antistato di prendere lo stato per esautorarlo.
Egli ha saturate le istituzioni dei suoi avvocati e dei suoi dipendenti d’azienda e di famiglia, mentre le vaste schiere di giornalisti al soldo e della natura dei lacchè manipolavano e manipolano l’informazione; nel contempo i pochi liberi rischiano il carcere. Il cavaliere misteriosamente ed opacamente arricchito ha costituito un regime poggiato sull’autoritarismo e la mafiosità, mostruosa e inedita creatura del relativismo, del marasma, dell’ebetismo e la cui unica motivazione è la perpetuazione del suo potere personale corrotto.
La supposta democrazia del voto di Berlusconi è una beffa ai sudditi regrediti allo stato di gonzi dallo sculettio mediatico, Berlusconi occupa ogni spazio istituzionale, ogni pubblico servizio con i suoi servi per proseguire i suoi affari sporchi e restare immune alle regole e alle responsabilità per la loro violazione, il reato per Berlusconi è una necessità vitale, Berlusconi sarebbe un cantante da balera senza i miliardi accumulati in buona parte con mezzi illegali e opachi, la cosa pubblica è per lui il suo privato.
Il Paese è la sua bottega, tutti gli italiani li considera suoi dipendenti, le sue proprietà e i suoi affari personali devono avere prevalenza sull’interesse pubblico e il bene comune s’identifica con le fortune personali del signore: un signore benedetto dal tedesco vestito d’oro che accoglie con "cioia" il suo pesare con il tallone il diritto dei cittadini. Dunque occorre che la costituzione sia resa inefficace, le leggi siano piegate al suo tornaconto, la giustizia sia messa al suo servizio, l’unico pensiero consentito sia il suo panegirico, altre ipotesi sarebbero sopruso, eversione, blasfemia, perversità, "comunismo". Gli uomini giusti sono, pertanto, lo stalliere mafioso, il Ghedini, l’unico avvocato in ogni tempo e latitudine che invece di difendere il proprio cliente con le memorie difensive in tribunale, lo fa intoccabile con i decreti legge, l’Emilio Fede e la Vespa, i mezzani al cospetto dei quali una schiava del sesso rumena è pura come una Giovanna D’Arco.
Dicevamo che in ogni altro luogo la trovata del cavaliere sarebbe stata una follia, ma il nostro è il Paese in cui è rimasta la cultura fascista e alligna quella mafiosa, dove si resta soggiogati dalla furbizia e la valentia di godere ed usare del potere incostituzionale e delinquenziale di violare impunemente le leggi dello stato e le regole della convivenza civile e democratica.
E’ il Paese in cui tutti gli stragisti, i terroristi protetti dai servizi deviati e dalla mala politica, benchè responsabili di centinaia di orrendi delitti, sono impuniti e liberi.
E’ il Paese dove un personaggio per sette volte presidente del consiglio è stato giudicato colluso con la mafia, benchè, forse per rispettare ed ossequiare un potente, le sue responsabilità siano state fatte fermare in tempo per la prescrizione del reato; e tuttavia, non essendo per nulla contemplata nell’allegro e scioperato Paese la responsabilità politica, siede a vita nel senato della Repubblica, è mancato poco non fosse eletto alla seconda carica dello stato e non ha mai dismesso le buone frequentazioni con le gerarchie ecclesiastiche.
E’ il Paese dove gli scandalosi delitti e reati d’impresa sono numerosi e rovinosi per i cittadini quanto l’opera delle cavallette, ma pare che ciò sia tranquillamente sistema, e quei grossi mascalzoni possono fare fiche al diritto e al Padreterno, occupando le coste coi loro yacht, il territorio con le loro ville da nababbi, ostentando le gioie delle loro mogli e amanti, intoccabili e sempre dorati.
E’ il Paese dove è possibile, con la condiscendenza dell’opinione pubblica ormai comatosa, sospendere centomila processi a carico di stupratori, sfruttatori della prostituzione, torturatori in divisa, ricettatori, corruttori, fraudolenti, per l’unico scopo di fermarne uno solo.
E’ il Paese in cui, benchè tanto grave sia la deriva morale, culturale ed etica della comunità oriunda, se ne è individuato il male nelle zingarelle che chiedono l’elemosina e nei bambini rom, ai quali si prenderanno le impronte digitali(ah, che "cioia"!), nei clandestini che cercano di dimenticare nell’alcool lo sfruttamento seivaggio, negli extracomunitari che aggiungono la loro violenza disperata da esclusi a quella, ben più allarmante degli insospettabili tra le pareti domestiche.
Così si può ascoltare un certo Gasparri, debolissima intelligenza che giornalmente apre bocca in nome della maggioranza, dire: "Veltroni taccia e faccia opposizione". Inconsapevolmente, come i poveri intelletti, ci conferma l’essenza del berlusconismo: marasma mentale e principi di totalitarismo.
New York, 29 September 2008
Statement by Dr. Thongloun SISOULITH, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Head of Delegation of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic at the General Debate of the 63rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Mr. President,
First, let me express, on behalf of the Lao PDR Delegation, my heartfelt congratulations to you, a veteran diplomat of Nicaragua on your election as President of the 63rd Session of the UN General Assembly. I trust that with you at the Presidency, the work of the General Assembly is in good hands. I would also like to commend H.E. Srgjan Kerim for the effective manner in which he presided over our work during the previous session.
Mr. President,
The Lao PDR is of the belief that the United Nations remains an important and preeminent forum for addressing issues relating to international cooperation for economic development, peace and security, and human rights and the rule of law, based on dialogue, cooperation and consensus-building amongst States. For over half a century, the UN has played a crucial role in maintaining international peace and security and promoting the socio-economic advancement of member States, especially developing countries. Yet, as the world situation evolves ever more complex and unpredictable, the UN increasingly needs more robust and effective institutions. In our opinion, the UN reform must be comprehensive, transparent, inclusive and balanced and pursued in an effective and accountable manner. We must strengthen the role and authority of the General Assembly, including in questions related to international peace and security, as the chief deliberative, policy-making and representative organ of the UN. We must revitalize its work which must be guided by the principles of democracy, transparency and accountability. We must also reform the Security Council, turning it into a more democratic and representative organ, comprising both new permanent and non permanent members in order to enable it to better preserve and promote international peace and security. No less important, we must substantially reinforce the development pillars of the UN, which include the Department of Economic and Social Affairs, UNCTAD, Regional Commissions and the Development Account, enabling them to better support developing countries to achieve internationally agreed development goals, on the basis of their national development strategies.
In this context, we commend Secretary General Ban Ki-moon’s reform efforts aimed at transforming the UN into a more responsive, dynamic, multi-functional and effective organization. The Secretary-General’s personal dedicated engagement for the cause of peace as well as his endeavours in search for solutions to the three global crises of finance, fuel and food deserve special recognition.
Mr. President,
The current difficult and complex situation in the field of disarmament continues to be a cause of concern. We recognize the threat posed by the permanent existence of nuclear weapons and the possible use or threat to use them. It is hence incumbent upon the nuclear States to honour their unequivocal commitment to work towards the total elimination of nuclear weapons. Renewed efforts are needed to resolve the impasse in achieving nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation in all its aspects.
Mr. President,
While globalization brings with it numerous opportunities for economic development, the obstacles that the world faces deserve significant attention. Developing countries, in particular the most vulnerable groups, namely the least developed countries (LDCs), landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) and small island developing states (SIDS), have taken important steps to further integrate themselves into the global economy. Nevertheless, these countries remain beleaguered by poor-quality basic infrastructure, limited access to markets, capital, new technology, and low supply of finance and investment.
The sudden increase in oil and food prices has led to a period of economic instability in many countries. However, this global phenomenon has had a more amplified impact on developing countries, given their particular low financial and technical capacities to deal with sudden international shocks. To combat this problem, we stress the need for the full and effective implementation of the Rome Declaration and the establishment of a Global Food Bank and an International Food Fund to ensure long-term food security for developing countries, particularly the most vulnerable among them. In addition, the great untapped potential of these countries should be explored and exploited to the maximum extent, through increased investment and technology transfer by developed countries and other development partners for mutual benefit. We also emphasize that global energy policies should aim to support the efforts of developing countries, in particular LDCs to purge poverty and achieve sustainable development.
Thus, if developing countries are to be able to benefit truly from globalization, the international community must create a favorable environment that is conducive to development, whereby the interests of developing countries can be tangibly promoted. Therefore, grant aid and soft loans should be increased, appropriate measures to address the instability and weakness of commodity markets be undertaken, special and preferential tariffs for exports from developing countries, in particular from the most vulnerable groups among them be granted, debt sustainability be achieved, mechanism for technology transfers be improved and international financial architecture be reformed.
Mr. President,
The goal of achieving peace and prosperity remains the highest priority of the international community. Yet, this goal remains impeded by interstate conflict, terror, and unlawful unilateral sanctions and interventions. We are greatly distressed by the persistent conflict that has plagued the lives of the peoples of the Middle East for decades, particularly the Palestinian people who have been fighting for the exercise of their right to self-determination and Statehood. We are deeply saddened by the number of casualties and material damage inflicted upon the nations of Iraq and Afghanistan. And we remain troubled by the embargo that has been imposed on the Republic of Cuba by the Government of the United States of America, an act that is clearly not legally warranted and does not respond to the legitimate interests of the peoples of both nations. In this regard, the Lao PDR sincerely urges the parties concerned in the aforementioned conflicts to seek ways to peacefully resolve their differences. It is our fervent hope that the peoples living in these conflict-ridden areas could enjoy peace and prosperity as swiftly as possible.
Mr. President,
Unlike most calamities, global warming affects not only the livelihood of every being on the planet but also the course of human history. Climate change will become all the more worrisome, as it leads to many other social and economic problems that our world faces today. That is why there is a need for immediate global action to address climate change in accordance with the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities. In formulating policies confronting climate change, we should promote the integration of all three components of sustainable development that is economic development, social development, and environmental protection. In this respect, we call for the full implementation of the Bali Roadmap.
As widely expressed at the Millennium Development Goals High-level Event, the lack of effective implementation of the Internationally Agreed Development Goals (IADGs), including the MDGs remains a deep concern. Therefore, the highest priority should be given to securing the effective and full implementation of the agreed goals and commitments. In this context, we underscore the urgency to address the special needs of LDCs and LLDCs through the full, timely and effective implementation by all stakeholders of the Brussels Programme of Action and the Almaty Programme of Action, as called for in the 2005 World Summit Outcome.
Landlocked developing countries face a unique impediment in not having access to the sea. International cooperation is crucial to the success of the development goals of these countries. We therefore would like to stress the significance of the upcoming mid-term review of the Almaty Program of Action to be held on 2 and 3 October 2008 here in New York which should provide the international community with the opportunity to assess progress made, lessons learned, and constraints encountered in the implementation of the Almaty Program of Action. We hope that the session will galvanize the global partnership for development to assist landlocked developing countries in not only strengthening their effective participation in international trade and the world economy, but also in fulfilling the goals of internationally agreed development goals.
Mr. President,
Being a member country, Lao PDR is gratified to witness the continued stability, growing from strength to strength and deepening integration of ASEAN which is an important contribution to the maintenance of peace and further cooperation in the region and the world. A recent momentous and milestone event is the signing of the ASEAN Charter thus transforming ASEAN into a rule-based regional organization.
The Lao PDR continues to enjoy solid political stability and social order. Thus, our socio-economic development has registered significant achievements as reflected in high and sustained GDP growth . Notwithstanding these achievements, the Lao PDR still faces impediments. Rising oil prices, inflation and a global economic slowdown all stand in the way of our path to economic prosperity. This year, we are also experiencing a severe flood, inflicting huge material loss nationwide. Yet, in spite of all this, by improving the quality of basic infrastructure, human resources and cooperating with international partners, we are determined to pursue our twin strategies of poverty eradication and regional integration. At this pace, we hope to extricate our country from the shackles of underdevelopment by the year 2020.
Mr. President,
I can not conclude without reaffirming that development remains central and must come first for the intertwined peace and human rights to succeed. Therefore the full, timely and effective implementation of the outcomes of the major UN Summits and Conferences is indispensable. The Lao PDR reiterates its unshakable commitment to continued full cooperation with the international community in pursuit of a world free from fear and want, rooted in a new, just and equitable order. Together, I am sure, we will be able to reach new heights.
Thank you
The brakes were by far the biggest cause for concern, once the loco was disassembled. All the components were heavily worn.
4th. October 2016. Photo courtesy Nick Noon
The E-3A Component is taking part in Red Flag 15-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., from March 2 -13, 2015.
Components: Porcelain focal beads made by me.
Heavy copper rings by E2SSupplies.
Lemon serpentine beads.
Vintage green glass beads.
Red glass beads.
Rhodonite beads.
Handforged, soldered copper links by me.
To read about the making of this necklace please visit my blog:
The laser mounts I designed turned out not to fit - a slight scaling error between the SVG original and illustrator export. Eventually I turned the mounts around and drilled two 12MM holes that fitted the lasers almost exactly.
Some duck tape did the rest - something to recon with in a next iteration