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Mingus Mill, on the North Carolina side of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is a prime example of late 19th century engineering efficiency.
While nearly all mills have a millrace (seen here) channeling water from a stream to a mill-wheel, this mill channels the water into a penstock, which is a tall shaft of water maintained at a constant pressure to turn a turbine at the end of a pipe at the base of the shaft. The turbine is attached to the grinding stones; and, in this case, generates about 11hp at 400 rpm - pretty solid for its day!
The turbine is more efficient than a water wheel, which typically sits in water itself and has some back-pressure, and significant losses in the turn cycle.
The mill was an important hub in frontier life. Typically, families would bring their grains on Saturday for the miller to ground into flour. The miller would take a portion as payment (typically around 1/8) and might sell it to other users or customers who were conducting other bartering business in the nearby open spaces.
This mill, on the Mingus Creek, was built in 1886 and operated daily until 1930s when the NPS bought the land to make this Great Smoky Mountains NP. The NPS restored the mill to operational status in 1968, and it is used to demonstrate frontier life to visitors daily. While it is still fully functional, the grain milled here can not be sold for consumption because the resulting flour has been touched by so many tourists that it cannot be USDA approved.
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dust bunny & con . laundry corner . hanging clothing . type b
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dust bunny & con . laundry corner . ironing board
dust bunny & con . laundry corner . hamper . filled
dust bunny & con . laundry corner . stacked clothing . type a
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dust bunny & con . laundry corner . stacked clothing . type c
dust bunny & con . laundry corner . storage box . towels
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dust bunny & con . laundry corner . hoover . laying
dust bunny & con . laundry corner . drying rack
dust bunny & con . laundry corner . cleaning supplies . large
dust bunny & con . laundry corner . hoover . standing
dust bunny & con . laundry corner . laundry . basket
dust bunny & con . laundry corner . detergents . glass bowls
dust bunny & con . laundry corner . detergents . dispensers
dust bunny & con . laundry corner . cleaning supplies . small
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dust bunny & con . laundry corner . detergents . container
dust bunny & con . laundry corner . stacked clothing . towels b
dust bunny . laundry room clutter . detergent bottles
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These are some of my father's WWII service medals. The one that I focused on is his good conduct medal which reads, "fidelity efficiency honor." My father was a Maltese immigrant who gained U.S. citizenship by serving in the army. The medals are made of bronze.
As far as I can tell, sea otters have a well-refined process for eating crabs: (1) eat the legs first, so it can't run away (2) snap off and eat the claws second, so they won't pinch your face (3) pop off the carapace to eat all the insides and (4) rinse and repeat with new crabs until naptime. Sea otter and kelp crab, Monterey, California.
This power plant was originally designed for cogeneration (steam and electrical power). As soon as it was completed, it was converted to utilize the steam to turn a steam generator, so, it is strickly a power plant now.
Mark Cuban’s Critique Of Elon Musk’s Performance In His Role As The Leader Of The Department of Efficiency Governmental (DOGE).
Story by Diego Pérez Morales • 4h
Mark Cuban, a prominent figure in the investment world, has not shied away from expressing his views on Elon Musk's endeavors, particularly his role in the @ perspective was shared during Cuban's appearance on the political podcast “Alguien tiene que ganar con Tara Palmeri,” where he delved into Musk's approach to business and government efficiency.
Despite Musk's previous statements expressing concern for others, Cuban interprets his actions differently. Musk has controversially described empathy as a “suicidal civilizational empathy” in the United States, a notion Cuban firmly disagrees with. Cuban argues that if Musk truly cared about taxpayers, he would not rely on government subsidies for Tesla and would offer Starlink's satellite internet at cost price. Furthermore, Cuban believes Musk should not profit from his work with SpaceX.
In his critique of Musk's work with the DOGE, Cuban highlights the inefficiencies and negative impacts of Musk's approach. The department's goal is to restructure the federal government and eliminate regulations to reduce expenses and increase efficiency. However, Cuban describes this effort as a form of “technical support” that adversely affects many individuals accused of fraud, suggesting that the approach lacks the necessary empathy and consideration for those impacted.
Cuban provides a specific example of Musk's lack of empathy through his actions within the Social Security Administration. According to Cuban, Musk dismantled existing systems before having replacements ready, resulting in thousands of beneficiaries not receiving the services they needed. This oversight, Cuban argues, is a clear indication of Musk's failure to consider the human element in his decision-making processes.
For Cuban, the mishandling of the Social Security Administration is a significant enough error to warrant Musk's immediate dismissal. Cuban's critique underscores the importance of empathy in leadership, particularly when it comes to decisions that affect the lives of countless individuals. He suggests that Musk's focus on efficiency and innovation should not come at the expense of the well-being of those who rely on government services.
While Musk's contributions to technology and innovation are undeniable, Cuban's comments highlight a critical conversation about the balance between progress and empathy.
The Sardinia Radio Telescope (SRT, Lat. 39°29'34"N - Long. 9°14'42" E) is a major radio astronomical facility almost ready for outstanding scientific observations. It represents a flexible instrument for Radio Astronomy, Geodynamical studies and Space science, either in single dish or VLBI mode. SRT combines one of the largest steerable collecting area all over the World with state-of-the-art technology to enable high efficiency up to the 3-mm frequency band.
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Sea Island, Richmond, British Columbia, Vancouver International Airport, YVR, Canada
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One of my attempts at the "Crazy Tuesday" theme "Silhouettes in BW".
Shot with a "Tomioka-Copal 82 mm F 4" (enlarging) lens on a Canon EOS R5.
efficiency is ... two landmarks of beautiful Budapest on one picture, shot without a tripod, just by leaning on a wall :-))
The efficiency of 'bailing hay' has increased dramatically. In previous times the hay was cut, then raked into rows for 'curing' [drying by the sun] then 'bailed' into about 80 lb bales. These were then stored in a barn to keep them dry. Those were lifted by those who labored on farms--hard and hot work. Modern and huge round bales weigh a lot. I've heard as much a 1,000 to 1,500 pounds each.
They are wrapped with plastic to reduce 'weathering' and stored outdoors. This eliminated the burning down of a storage barn by a 'spontaneous combustion' fire.
The modern steps includes mowing, and at the same time 'win-rowing' the grass which is then bailed by a second machine; there is no waiting for 'curing' in the modern method.
Given the number of these floating around my yard, I don't even want to consider what the dandelion population in my grass will be next year!
The really wonderful version of this subject is over in Cerstin's stream.
Southern Efficiency
Shaw, Washington, DC
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Friday evening, as if on cue for the Labor Day Weekend, several fires have broken out within 60 miles of Kingsburg in the Sierras. Our air quality is crappy on a normal basis. Then the numerous fires started by lightening in the Bay Area, Santa Cruz and Monterey areas, brought more smoke and particulates to our valley. The Monterey fires started when we were over there for five days trying to get away and hoping for cooler temperatures and better air quality. That didn't work out (except for the cooler air part).
Back home we watch as a small fire starting Friday night grows to consume huge amounts of Sierra forests. Areas that were packed with Labor Day weekend campers, boaters, hikers and whatever, were shut down and evacuated. More ash and particulates now pouring into the valley.
Each morning when I wake up, I have an internal debate about whether I'm better off not to go for a walk and become more sedentary, or go for a walk and breathe in all manner of toxins. Some days I go, some not. This morning I was up at 4:30 A.M., and out the door around five. As I backed the car out of the driveway, I realized I forgot my hat, so stopped and went inside to get one. As I passed the headlights, I could see lots of small particles of smoke, ash, or whatever, dancing around. Needless to say, I didn't have much trouble imagining that stuff lodging itself deep into my breathing apparati. Deflated, I drove to the donut shop and got a cup of coffee and two donuts to soothe my feelings of hopelessness. And, what better way to lift your spirits than a sugar and caffeine high? I then went to the place where I usually park the car and commence the walk, but today, I sat there in darkness eating my donuts, drinking the coffee, and listening to the news on NPR.
After that, I chose to cruise in the hopes that I might find an image for my camera as the sunrise appeared. Nothing found. Just as I was giving up and headed home, I did see this. Seemed kind of fitting for the day.
WASHINGTON—Twenty one federal employees who had been working with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency resigned, writing in a letter that they wouldn’t offer their expertise to overhaul the government if it meant undermining essential services.
“We will not use our skills as technologists to compromise core government systems, jeopardize Americans’ sensitive data, or dismantle critical public services,” the former employees wrote on Tuesday in a letter addressed to White House chief of staff Susie Wiles. “We will not lend our expertise to carry out or legitimize DOGE’s actions.”
The employees had worked at the U.S. Digital Service, which the Trump administration renamed the U.S. DOGE Service. Musk, the Tesla chief executive who is guiding DOGE, has sought to overhaul the federal government with cuts to the workforce, the elimination of diversity, equity and inclusion programs and the closure of agencies such as the U.S. Agency for International Development and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
The letter was earlier reported by the Associated Press. It followed Musk’s push to require federal workers to submit weekly progress reports—in five bullet points. The White House said Tuesday that one million workers responded to the email, or more than 40% of the federal workforce of roughly 2.3 million.
The ex-employees, who didn’t list their names, criticized the DOGE process, saying a day after President Trump’s inauguration they completed interviews with “individuals wearing White House visitor badges” who declined to identify themselves.
“This process created significant security risks,” they wrote. They said that the firing of one-third of the USDS colleagues on Feb. 14 endangered millions of Americans who rely on their services to modernize Social Security, veterans’ services and tax filing.
“DOGE’s actions—firing technical experts, mishandling sensitive data, and breaking critical systems—contradict their stated mission of ‘modernizing Federal technology and software to maximize governmental efficiency and productivity,’” they wrote.
Many of the employees who resigned had previously worked for tech companies, said one of the employees who resigned. The employees had served in roles such as engineers, data scientists, project managers and designers. Their work had spanned the first Trump administration, the Biden administration and the current White House, the employee said.
Write to Ken Thomas at ken.thomas@wsj.com
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Less than a week ago, one of my good friends picked up a Brand New 2012 Honda CR-Z.
Thing is pretty awesome!
-Quick AND fuel efficient!
Wouldn't mind picking one up myself if I didn't have to lug around equipment all the time /sadface
Pretty decent gas mileage - 32+MPG
And it's a 6-Speed Manual Transmission with Eco-Saving Technology
The press of a button and you are ZOOM ZOOM
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Efficiency is all the rage these days. Here, KLM 282, a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, heads out via Mike 2 for Spot 2, bound for Amsterdam, while Cathay 892 and Asiana 212, Airbus A350-900s in from Hong Kong and Incheon, respectively, hold on the Mike 1 line.
Mr. efficiency, I use a shampoo, conditioner, body soap all in one bottle. My wife uses specialty shampoo, a different conditioner, and bars of Dove soap that shrink to this size and then evidently remain forever as a collectors item.
Recently repainted 4807 trundles through Canterbury in Sydney's Inner West on an ARHS ACT transfer run returning 3801 Limited's Water Gin to Eveleigh.
Marked appropriately with '94th FS' titles, US Air Force Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor 10-4194/FF based at JB Langley-Eustis, Virginia, lines up for recovery on RAF Lakenheath's Runway 06
These visiting stealth machines had been out that morning dicing with based 48th F-15's and the visiting US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet's
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A Plaxton "President" bodied Dennis Trident rests in the lanes at Lillyhall in the sort of weather that it will be hoping to make the most of this Summer.
X702JVV was new in 2000 to Cambus. In May 2014, whilst being driven "out of service", it was decapitated by a low bridge in Kempston whilst operating for Stagecoach Bedford.
Lillyhall is the one-stop shop for open-top conversions, both planned & unplanned, so it was no surprise that it arrived here.
It has been converted over the last few months and has just returned from Carlisle's Willowholme depot where it has received a full repaint into "Lakeland" livery.
It now awaits final fitting out of the interior before being redeployed elsewhere.
The cranes usually form themselves into horizontal lines when in flight. This group seems to be bucking that trend. While not actually vertically stacked, this perspective suggests that they are minimally spread horizontally. If this is a long-range flight, they'll soon correct this for increased flight efficiency (V-formations enhance energy conservation).
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Whew. I just got back from the Al Smith Dinner. I haven’t even download all of the images yet, but thanks to hyper-efficiency of the media world, this one has already been sent out to the newswires a couple hours ago. It was an amazing event and an incredible honor to have a near-exclusive eye on history, flanked only by two campaign photographers who have already made an incredible mark on history themselves: Eric Draper and Pete Souza.
Apparently, other than the debates President Obama and former Governor Romney haven’t been near each other since 2004. And they haven’t exactly been sharing a laugh during the debates. So it was a pleasure to be there for that brief moment where two fierce competitors put down their guard for a fleeting moment … and laughed about Mitt’s singing. (“It was pretty good!” according to the president).
Last Tuesday's 09.35 PNZ - MAN, in the shape of a Voyager 221, passes what remains of the old storage hut on the sea wall.
Efficiency and progress is ours once more
Now that we have the Neutron bomb
It's nice and quick and clean and gets things done
Away with excess enemy
But no less value to property
No sense in war but perfect sense at home
The sun beams down on a brand new day
No more welfare tax to pay
Unsightly slums gone up in flashing light
Jobless millions whisked away
At last we have more room to play
All systems go to kill the poor tonight