...The Agenda - Grassroots Leadership By Polly LaBarre You expect to be awed by the view from the deck of the USS Benfold. The $1 billion warship is one of the U.S. Navy's most modern, most lethal fighting machines: 8,300 tons of steel armed with the world's most advanced computer-controlled combat system; revolutionary radar technology; a stock of missiles capable of taking out precise targets on land, sea, or air; and a crack crew of 300 highly skilled, totally committed sailors. In 1997, a year and a half after its commission in the Pacific fleet, the guided-missile destroyer spearheaded some of the most critical missions in a confrontation with Iraq. Now tethered to a dock on San Diego's sprawling naval base, the Benfold gleams with power. When eating up the sea at full throttle, she generates a plume of froth that's two-stories high. What you don't expect to find on board the Benfold is a model of leadership as progressive as any celebrated within the business world. The man behind that model is Commander D. Michael Abrashoff. His career includes a sterling service record, combat experience, and prestigious posts in Washington, DC. He has won dozens of medals. He is also credited with building the Benfold's reputation as the best ship in the Pacific fleet. Last year, in fact, the ship won the prestigious Spokane Trophy for having the best combat readiness in the fleet -- the first time in at least 10 years that a ship of its class had received that honor. Yet Abrashoff doesn't...
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...business interests in Cuba, and the sinking of the USS. Maine. These all helped spark the war that would give Cuba its independence when the war would conclude. The United States supported the fight with Cubans for their independence from the Spanish. Cuban revolts all started with the Wilson-Gorman Tariff of 1894. This American tariff put restrictions on sugar imports to the United States that severely hurt the economy of Cuba because they were based on producing and selling sugar. Spain sent in General "Butcher" Weyler to stabilize the situation...
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...these papers. “The Main Blown Up” “The Main Blown Up” (New York Times, 1989) was the headline of the New York Times dated Feb 15, 1989. As much as the government wished to reside their involvement of the Cuban revolt, it was made difficult due to events that occurred that day. The Maine exploded and many people were killed and wounded. The Maine had been placed in commission on Aug 17, 1895 in the Havana Harbor to protect American interests after riots had broken out. The Cuban citizens were revolting against Spanish rule and were fighting for their independence. After an investigation was conducted and completed four weeks later, by the U.S. Navy Department, they “concluded that a mine had detonated under the ship (The Destruction of the USS Maine, 2003).” This announcement enraged the American public, as they already concluded that it was the Spanish who had caused the explosion. The article of the Maine was not as sensationalized as much as other stories during this time. President McKinley found himself pressured by the American...
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...From the many inventions that emerged from the American Civil War, the Ironclad, designed by Captain John Ericsson and Robert L. Stevens, has impacted the world by advancing naval warfare technology. It gave America more influence in Europe and put America ahead of Europe in naval matters. The impact and influence changed naval warfare’s forever by forcing wooden ships to become obsolete. The Ironclad was among the first technological and modern tools of war. Its impact on technology in navies can still be seen today in the designs and the construction of naval ships.(Mac Bride,1) It has impacted technology in the way ships are built. Because of the ironclads the ships that are used in wars today are much safer. They are stronger and easier to maneuver. The first ironclad to ironclad battle between the Merrimac and the Monitor was long and drawn out. Although neither one emerged victorious, the world began to see what a major improvement in warfare these ironclads were. A reporter from the Norfolk Day wrote: “This work will create a revolution in naval warfare. America’s improvement has impacted naval history in a way that no other invention ever has!” Many times in United States history the major nations of the world, such as England, France and Germany, have ignored the United States in political matters but this invention and the ironclad to ironclad battle changed a large percentage of their attitudes toward the United States. It made America become feared and respected by...
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...Cairo University Faculty of Engineering Credit hours system Mechanical Design Engineering Special Topics in mechanical engineering Overhead crane Submitted To: DR. Tarek Osman Eng. Ahmed Hamed Submitted By: Abdelrahman HeshamAbdalla Ahmed Mohamed Emad 1105014 1095348 Karim Mohamed Salah EL-Din 1092177 Table of Contents M otor selection ................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Gearbox selection ............................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Hook design......................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Hoist Selection .................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Cri teria for selection ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Design selection for rope ...........................................................................................................................................................
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...SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR There were several long-term factors that contributed to the outbreak of hostilities in the Spanish-American War. One of these factors dealt with sugar production. Sugar production, the backbone of the island’s prosperity, was crippled when the American tariff of 1894 restored high duties on the toothsome product. (David M. Kennedy, Lizabeth Cohen, and Mel Piehl, The Brief American Pageant, 8th Edition, Wadsworth: Cengage Learning, 2012. 442) These sugar markets went sour in 1890 when the McKinley Tariff Act raised barriers against the Hawaiian product. White American planters’ mounting efforts to secure annexation by the United States were blocked by Queen Liliuokalani, who insisted that native Hawaiians should control the islands. Another long-term factor that contributed to the start of the Spanish-American War was the Explosion of the Maine in February 15, 1898. This explosion encouraged and amplified by the “yellow press” the outcry over the tragedy of the Maine, which helped to drive the country into an impulsive war against Spain. (David M. Kennedy, Lizabeth Cohen, and Mel Piehl, The Brief American Pageant, 8th Edition, Wadsworth: Cengage Learning, 2012. 442) Two-hundred and sixty sailors loss their lives when the Maine mysteriously blew up in Havana Harbor. There were two different open investigations inquiring about this explosion; one by U.S. naval officers and the other by Spanish officials. In 1976, the U.S. Navy Admiral H. G....
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...Gregg O’Brien Dr. Kenneth Paulson Bunker Hill Community College HIS-151-J1 11 August 2013 The U.S.S Constitution The U.S.S Constitution is the oldest commissioned ship in the United States Navy today. The U.S.S Constitution enjoys a rich history forged in battle. From the time it was commissioned the Constitution has become deeply ingrained in our American history. The battle of 1812 earned the U.S.S Constitution the nick name old Iron Sides. Today The U.S.S Constitution stands as an iconic image of American history. In the latter part of the 1700’s, United States merchant ships were being attacked by the Barbary pirates. Their crew and cargo were held for ransom. This forced the United States to write the Naval act of 1794. This act called for the construction of twenty-two vessels to be built. The stipulation was the construction would be halted if the Barbary Pirates ceased attacking United States merchant vessels. For a short period of time they did so. However President George Washington insisted on the continuation of construction of these vessels. The United States Constitution had it’s maiden voyage and was ordered to protect merchant ships in a quasi-war with France. The U.S.S Constitution has been involved in many major conflicts in a variety of capacities. During the Battle of Tripoli Harbor the Constitution served as gun support vessel. The squadron of newly commissioned ships defeated the Tripoline ships. On June third a peace treaty with Tripoli...
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...When you're shopping for a smartphone, what do you expect to get for less than $400 without a contract? Certainly not a top-of-the-line device, right? Until recently, that kind of price has been reserved for devices that were mid-range at best, or entry-level at worst. Ever since the gorgeous and powerful Nexus 4 came out last year for $300 on the Play Store, however, it's been clear Google is trying to give the high-end, $600-plus Android flagships a run for their money. Now the company's back with the Nexus 5, a power user's dream that sells for $350 and features some of the same specs you'd expect to see in a top-shelf device. That is, if you can even get your hands on one. The device sold out in less than two hours, and new orders won't get fulfilled for at least a few weeks. But what's so intriguing about the Nexus 5 that it's causing such a ruckus on the Play Store? It's a $350 flagship phone with the serenity of a pure Android experience and all the trimmings, that's what. The question is, can you survive the estimated three to five week waiting time? The Nexus 4 swept us off of our feet when it arrived last year. And for good reason: It was an aggressively priced smartphone with an elegant design and specs that were, at the time, quite high-end specs. It delivered great performance, a beautiful display and the best of what Android 4.2 had to offer, but it also had a few shortcomings, including subpar battery life and no LTE. Also, it only launched in black, with a...
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...Cuba was the center of Spanish-American conflicts. Since 1895, Cubans had been in open revolt against Spanish democratic rule. The next year, Spain sent General Valeriano Weyler to Cuba to put an end to the rebels. Citizens suspected in supporting independence were sent to concentration camps. Many people died in the concentration camps from malnutrition and disease however, not many were executed. When the new reached the American public they were outraged. At this time American’s received there headlines from publishers like William Randolph Hearst or Joseph Pulitzer know as yellow journalist. In February 1898, the relationship between the United States and Spain became even more strained, when a letter from the Spanish minister Dupuy de Lôme, was intercepted with harsh things written about President McKinley. The letter was published in article on February 9. Because of the public protest, de Lôme withdrew to Spain and the Spanish government issued an apology. The peace did not live long. In the Havana Harbor the American Battleship “Maine” had been on patrol and was attacked on February 15th. With the sinking of the “Maine” which caused 260 deaths of American sailors, many American believed that we should go to war immediately. President McKinley advanced cautiously with the Spanish government after they agreed to put an end to the concentration camps in Cuba. It seemed as though a compromise might be reached. Americans were angered by articles from yellow press. Americans...
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...The Sinking of the Maine 1. In 25 words or less, identify the event – date, place, and importance. On February 15, 1898, the U.S. Battleship Maine sank in the harbor of Havana, Cuba. This event kindled the war between Spain and America. 2. What long-range causes led to the event? Signed by President Monroe in 1823, the Monroe Doctrine “held that the New World would no longer be a target for colonization” (Dent 12). Spain would not acknowledge the signed Doctrine and comply with its writings. Years later in 1873, a freighter flying the American flag and captained by an American, Joseph Fry, was caught by a Spanish gunboat for smuggling arms to the Cuban rebels. Fry, along with the other two hundred and seven men, were found guilty of piracy. Five days later, he and fifty two of the crew were executed by a firing squad. In addition, some of the now deceased men were decapitated and put on pikes for public display. American citizens were outraged by the brutality of the Spanish people and wanted revenge but the country was still recovering from the losses incurred during the American Civil War and at the time did not have the Navy ships required for war. Furthermore, Presidents Cleveland and McKinley shied away from any major conflict with Spain. 3. What immediate causes led to the event? Prior to the sinking of the battleship Maine, the island of Cuba was in a revolution against their highly oppressive rulers from Spain, which at that time claimed Cuba as a province, for...
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...Aimee Waldrep Professor Lo-Verde Dropp English Composition II Section 006 2/15/2015 Archetypal Development of Star Trek’s Spock Spock, at first glance, is simply logical, unemotional and to an extent, without much personality. However his character is significantly developed through the course of episodes 1-14, as well as the rest of the series. Spock has elements of the archetypes of The Seeker as well as The Sage. He, along with the Enterprise crew, explores the unknown, and embraces learning. He also avoids the support of others, contributing to The Seeker archetype. His character contains numerous components of The Sage archetype as well, such as seeking truth and knowledge, intelligence, and being the unfeeling judge; cold, rational and heartless. However, as the show progresses more of his character is revealed. We not only see more of his half human side, but realize that this side of him, part of his heritage and genetics, is his Unhealable Wound. It will always be a part of him, though it’s something that he clearly sees as a flaw. Furthermore, throughout these episodes we see the alternation of Spock and Captain Kirk’s relationship as Mentor-Pupil. Depending on the episode, and in some cases depending on the situation within an episode, their roles in this relationship change. On certain occasions Spock is the mentor towards Kirk, providing him with logic and advice. While on other occasions the roles are reversed, Kirk offering Spock insight into the human psyche...
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...TUGAS #6 SI-5151 PRODUKTIVITAS KONSTRUKSI “ANALISA HASIL PRODUKTIVITAS” Oleh : Moammar Alzia Viqolbi (25015005) Dosen : Ir. Muhamad Abduh, MT., Ph.D. KELOMPOK KEAHLIAN MANAJEMEN REKAYASA KONSTRUKSI PROGRAM MAGISTER TEKNIK SIPIL FAKULTAS TEKNIK SIPIL DAN LINGKUNGAN INSTITUT TEKNOLOGI BANDUNG 2015 CASE: Construct a cycle chart, a process chart, and a crew balance chart for a pile-driving operation. Then show the improved productivity and LUF. I. PROJECT Project Resource Step 1 : Pile-driving operation : 3 (three) Time (mins) Rigger 1 00.00 - 02.00 connects pile to the sling Rigger 2 Pile-driver connects pile to the sling waits 02.00 - 04.00 assists pile-driver operator waits 3 04.00 - 05.00 assists in spotting the pile tip waits positions location and angle of pile 4 05.00 - 09.00 waits waits pounds the pile into the ground 5 EXISTING CONDITION 2 swings over to the pile, connects its hoist table to the sling, and hoists the pile into its leads takes continous measurements 09.00 - 10.00 of the pile length remaining counts blows above the grade Project Resource Step pounds the pile into the ground : Pile-driving operation : 3 (three) Time (mins) Rigger 1 Rigger 2 Pile-driver SIKLUS 1 00.00 - 02.00 connects pile to the sling connects pile to the sling waits 2 02.00 - 04.00 assists pile-driver operator waits swings over to the pile, connects its hoist table to the sling, and hoists the pile into its leads 3 POTENTIAL IMPROVEMENT 1 04...
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...Economic and Political Events and How It Relates to Human Service Trends Team B BSHS/305 July 24, 2014 Jill Raichel This paper will convey economic and political events to recent trends in the human services field; also we will be identifying demographic trends that influence future needs in the delivery of human services. The team will concentrate on Military serving in foreign lands, distresses home owners Military and the Support of a Nation One of the major trends that affected the east coast Human Services professionals is the Terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 better known as (9/11). Without a doubt Americans everywhere will always remember the tragic events that took place on 9/11 at the World trade Center and the Pentagon. “The loss of lives and property on 9/11 was not large enough to have had a measurable effect on the productive capacity of the United States even though it had a very significant localized effect on New York City and, to a lesser degree, on the Washington, D.C. area” (Woodside & McClam, 2011, pg.? ) . The act of violence of 9/11 changed many lives and brought back many memories such as the bombing of the U.S.S. Cole, DDG 67 on 12 OCT 2000. As a result every day is a recap of how life has changed with longer lines at airports, concrete barriers, a greater police presence in cities, and increased emphasis on biological weapons research. The attacks on 9/11 has affected the work of human service professionals in a major way, encountering...
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...SAILAJA BODEPUDI USS COLE BOMBING (2000) On October 12, 2000, suicide terrorists exploded a small boat alongside the USS Cole—a Navy Destroyer—as it was refueling in the Yemeni port of Aden. Yemen plays a key part in the ability for U.S. and coalition maritime forces to operate in the region. The blast ripped a 40-foot-wide hole near the waterline of the Cole, killing 17 American sailors and injuring many more. This boat bombing was a new methodology, which was used by the terrorists to attacks on their counterparts. As a consequence of the attack, concentrated on executing approaches to enhance U.S strategies and practices for mitigating terrorist attacks on U.S. was used by the terrorists to attacks on their counterparts. Three groups claimed responsibility for the Aden attack – the Islamic Army of Aden-Abyan previously unknown in Yemen, the Army of Mohammed, and the Islamic Deterrence Forces (IDF). A suspected al Qaeda terrorist wanted in connection with the October 2000 bombing of the USS Cole exploded himself with a grenade late Wednesday as Yemeni security strengths surrounded him in Yemen's capital city, security sources said. Authorities had gone to a suspected al Qaeda fort, a house in a poor area of Sana's downtown, and a firefight resulted. The suspect bounced into a taxi, and as authorities attempted to stop the vehicle, the man hauled out an explosive and was clearly attempting to toss it when it blasted in his grasp, sources said. A police identified the suspect...
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...Overthrow in 1893 and after for the American government as their seat. It is known for being the site where American militarymen and rebels had executed a coup d’etat against Queen Liliuokalani and imprisoned her. The palace was used as the capitol building during the Provisional Government era, after the Queen was overthrown. Iolani Palace Iolani Palace was the center of the Hawaiian monarchy before the Overthrow in 1893 and after for the American government as their seat. It is known for being the site where American militarymen and rebels had executed a coup d’etat against Queen Liliuokalani and imprisoned her. The palace was used as the capitol building during the Provisional Government era, after the Queen was overthrown. USS Arizona The USS Arizona is an iconic symbol of the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Almost half of the casualties took place on this...
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