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Herbert H. Einstein Research Group
rock mechanics, engineering geology, underground construction, engineering education
Selected technical reports Authored or co-authored by H.H. Einstein
Oglesby, K., Woskov, P., Einstein, H.H., and Livesay, B. (2014). Deep Geothermal Drilling Using Millimeter Wave Technology. Final technical research report, 30 September 2011 – 30 September 2014, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Prepared for USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Geothermal Technologies Office under Contract no. EE0005504, December 2014. doi:10.2172/1169951
Li, W., and Einstein, H.H. (2014). Numerical and Analytical Modeling of Heat Transfer between Fluid and Fractured Rocks. Final report (121 pages), Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Prepared for USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Geothermal Technologies Office under Contract no. EE0002743, Recovery Act – Decision Aids for Geothermal Systems, May 2014. doi:10.2172/1236455
Einstein, H.H., and Vecchiarelli, A. (2014). Further Development and Application of GEOFRAC-FLOW to a Geothermal Reservoir. Final report, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (131 pages). Prepared for USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Geothermal Technologies Office under Contract no. EE0002743, Recovery Act – Decision Aids for Geothermal Systems, May 2014. doi:10.2172/1236455
Sousa, R., Ivanova, V.M., Murrihy, B., and Einstein, H.H. (2012). Decision Aids for Engineered Geothermal Systems: Fracture Pattern Modeling. Research Report, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA. Prepared for USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Geothermal Technologies Office under Contract no. EE0002743, Recovery Act – Decision Aids for Geothermal Systems, 2012.
Einstein, H.H., Yost, K., and Valentin, A. (2012). Decision Aids for Tunneling Applied to Wellbore Cost and Time Estimation. Final report, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Prepared for USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Geothermal Technologies Office under Contract no. EE0002743, Recovery Act – Decision Aids for Geothermal Systems, 2012.
Einstein, H.H., Miller, J., and Silva, B. (2009). Experimental and Analytical Research on Fracture Processes in Rock. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Civil Engineering. Final report no. DOE/GO/16061-1, February 2009. Prepared for USDOE Office of Geothermal Technologies under Contract no. FG36-06GO16061. doi:10.2172/948451
Britter, R.E., and Einstein, H.H. (2005). Teaching and learning of engineering and technology. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge-MIT Institute report.
Dershowitz, W.S., Curran, B., Einstein, H.H., LaPointe, P.R., Shuttle, D., and Klise, K. (2002). Discrete Feature Approach for Heterogeneous Reservoir Production Enhancement. Technical report, 1 October 1998 – 30 September 2001, National Petroleum Technology Office. Prepared for US Department of Energy, Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy, Washington, D.C., under Contract no. AC26-98BC15101, July 2002. doi:10.2172/797644
Einstein, H.H. (1998). Boden oder Fels – Forschung oder Ingenieurerziehung – Gegensätze in der Geotechnik. (Soil or Rock – Research or Engineering Education – Contrasts in Geotechnical Engineering.) Veröffentlichungen des Instituts für Geotechnik (IGT) der ETH Zürich Band 211, February 1998, pp. 9-34. ISBN 3-7281-2601-0
Dershowitz, W.S., LaPointe, P.R., Einstein, H.H., and Ivanova, V. (1998). Fractured Reservoir Discrete Feature Network Technologies. Annual report, 7 March 1996 – 28 February 1997, BDM Oklahoma, Inc. Prepared for US Department of Energy, Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy, Washington, D.C., under Contract no. AC22-94PC91008, January 1998. doi:10.2172/570115
Dershowitz, W.S., Einstein, H.H., LaPointe, P.R., Eiben, T., Wadleigh, E., and Ivanova, V. (1998). Fractured Reservoir Discrete Feature Network Technologies. Final technical research report, 7 March 1996 – 30 September 1998, Golder Associates, Inc. Prepared for US Department of Energy, Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy under Contract no. AC22-94PC91008, December 1998. doi:10.2172/757228
Einstein, H.H., Bobet, A., and Vinard, P. (1997). Study of the underpressures at Wellenberg. Prepared for NAGRA (Nationale Gesellschaft für die Lagerung radioaktiver Abfälle), Switzerland. MIT internal report, 1997.
Wu, T.H., Tang, W.H., and Einstein, H.H. (1996). Landslide Hazard and Risk Assessment. In A.K. Turner & R.L. Schuster (eds.): Landslides: Investigation and Mitigation, Chapter 6, 106-118. Special Report 247, June 1996, 673 pages, Transportation Research Board. ISBN 978-0309062084 TRB database: SR247S
Sinfield, J.V., and Einstein, H.H. (1995). Tube Tunnel Construction Cost and Time. Research report, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (83 pages and Appendices A through I). Prepared for the Federal Highway Administration.
Einstein, H.H., Bobet, A., and Aristorenas, G. (1995). Feasibility Study Opalinuston. Prepared for NAGRA (Nationale Gesellschaft für die Lagerung radioaktiver Abfälle), Switzerland. MIT report NIB 95-61 A, B, C, 1995.
Einstein, H.H., Dudt J.P., Halabe, V.B., and Descoeudres, F. (1992). Decision Aids in Tunneling: Principle and Practical Application. Monograph, 19 pages. Published by the Swiss Federal Office of Transportation, Bern, Switzerland.
Suk, J.-S., Einstein, H.H., and Veneziano, D. (1990). Stochastic and Centrifuge Modeling of Jointed Rock. Part III: Stochastic and Topological Fracture Geometry Model. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Civil Engineering. Final report, June 1987-May 1990. Part 3: MIT report R90-25, 306 pages. Prepared for the Air Force Office of Scientific Research and the Air Force Engineering Services Center. Grant No. AFOSR-87-0260. MIT Libraries: 000651871
Reyes, O.M.L., and Einstein, H.H. (1990). Stochastic and Centrifuge Modeling of Jointed Rock. Part I: Fracturing of Fractured Rock. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Civil Engineering. Final report, June 1987-May 1990. Part 1: MIT report R90-23, 211 pages. Prepared for the Air Force Office of Scientific Research and the Air Force Engineering Services Center. Grant No. AFOSR-87-0260. MIT Libraries: 000614067
Iglesia, G.R., Einstein, H.H., and Whitman, R.V. (1990). Stochastic and Centrifuge Modeling of Jointed Rock. Part II: Centrifuge Modelling of Jointed Rock.. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Civil Engineering. Final report, June 1987-May 1990. Part 2: MIT report R90-24, 281 pages. Prepared for the Air Force Office of Scientific Research and the Air Force Engineering Services Center. Grant No. AFOSR-87-0260. MIT Libraries: 000614100
Einstein, H.H., Whittle, A.J., Jeng, F.S., and Legaspi, Jr., D.E. (1990). Experimental and Analytical Modelling for Propellant-Embedded Anchors. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Civil Engineering. MIT Sea Grant College Program report (MITSG 90-22), Grant No. NA86AA-D-SG089, 1990. MIT Libraries: 000474566
Einstein, H.H., Li, V., Whitman, R.V., Veneziano, D., Reyes, O., and Lee, J.S. (1990). Stochastic and Centrifuge Modeling of Jointed Rock. Executive Summary. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Civil Engineering. Final report, June 1987-May 1990. Executive summary: MIT report R90-22, 95 pages. Prepared for the Air Force Office of Scientific Research and the Air Force Engineering Services Center. Grant No. AFOSR-87-0260. MIT Libraries: 000614099
Einstein, H.H., and Jeng, F.S. (1989). Propellant Embedded Anchors in Jointed Rock. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Civil Engineering. MIT report no. R89-14 on research for Naval Construction Center, Port Hueneme, California, 1989.
Joseph, P.J., Einstein, H.H., and Whitman, R.V. (1988). A Literature Review of Geotechnical Centrifuge Modeling with Particular Emphasis on Rock Mechanics. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Civil Engineering. Final report, April-December 1986, 119 pages. Prepared for Air Force Engineering & Services Center, Tyndall Air Force Base, under Contract no. DACA88-86-D-0013, June 1988. DTIC citation | PDF
Joseph, P.J., and Einstein, H.H. (1988). Rock Modeling Using the Centrifuge. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Civil Engineering. Final report, April-December 1986, 50 pages. Prepared for Air Force Engineering & Services Center, Tyndall Air Force Base, under Contract no. DACA88-86-D-0013, June 1988. DTIC citation | PDF
Van Eeckhout, E.M., Albright, J.N., Einstein, H.H., French, R., and O'Brien, J. (1987). Rock Mass Property Characterization for Underground Basing of Defense Facilities. Technical report no. LA-11144-MS, 174 pages, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Springfield, Virginia, 1987. LANL Library (PDF)
Einstein, H.H., et al. (1986). Rock Mass Persistence: Final Technical Report and Executive Summary. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Civil Engineering. MIT report, 95 pages, February 1986. Prepared for U.S. Army Research Office, Grant no. DAAG-29-83-K-0016. MIT Libraries: 000713272
Schultz, M.S., Einstein, H.H., and Azzouz, A.S. (1984). Instrumentation and Evaluation of Slurry Wall Construction. Vol. 3. Empirical Investigations of the Behavior of Diaphragm Walls. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Civil Engineering. MIT report R86-08, 453 pages, June 1984. Prepared for Federal Highway Administration, Office of Research & Development, Washington, D.C. Final report No. FHWA/RD-84/055. Grant No. DOT-FH-11-9639. MIT Libraries: 001340661
Azzouz, A.S., and Einstein, H.H. (1984). Instrumentation and Evaluation of Slurry Wall Construction. Vol. 4. Slurry Trench Stability. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Civil Engineering. MIT report R86-09, 192 pages, June 1984. Prepared for Federal Highway Administration, Office of Research & Development, Washington, D.C. Final report No. FHWA/RD-84/056. Grant No. DOT-FH-11-9639. MIT Libraries: 001340659
Adams, M., Azzouz, A.S., and Einstein, H.H. (1984). Instrumentation and Evaluation of Slurry Wall Construction. Vol. 2. Diaphragm Wall: Case Studies and Application of Finite Element Method. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Civil Engineering. MIT report R86-07, 504 pages, June 1984. Prepared for Federal Highway Administration, Office of Research & Development, Washington, D.C. Final report No. FHWA/RD-84/054. Grant No. DOT-FH-11-9639. MIT Libraries: 000966996
Einstein, H.H. (1983). Characterization of Swelling Rock. Report of the International Society for Rock Mechanics Commission on Swelling Rock (H.H. Einstein: Chairman of the Commission). ISRM reports
Azzouz, A.S., Einstein, H.H., and Schwartz, C.W. (1981). Three-Dimensional Finite Element Method Analysis for Design of Underground Structures. Monograph No. 18 in The Atlanta Research Chamber: Applied Research for Tunnels (D. Rose, ed.). Prepared for U.S. Department of Transportation. Report No. UMTA-GA-06-0007-81-1, March 1981, 535 pages. TRID database
Schwartz, C.W., Einstein, H.H., Azzouz, A.S., and Steiner, W. (1980). Improved Design of Tunnel Supports: Final Report. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Civil Engineering. Prepared for U.S. Department of Transportation, Urban Mass Transportation Administration, Office of Rail and Construction Technology, Transportation Systems Center, under Contract no. DOT-TSC-1489. Report no. DOT-OS-60136, DOT/RSPA/DPB-50-79/10, May 1980. MIT Libraries: 000122455
Einstein, H.H., Baecher, G.B., Veneziano, D., et al. (1980). Risk Analysis for Rock Slopes in Open Pit Mines. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Civil Engineering. MIT reports prepared for the U.S. Bureau of Mines. Six volumes, MIT series R80-18-R80-23. Executive summary. Part 1 – Distributions of rock mass properties. Part 2 – Limit equilibrium analysis for rock wedge stability. Part 3 – Reliability analysis of rock slope stability. Part 4 – Field exploration to determine rock mass properties. Part 5 – Probabilistic models of jointed rock mass deformation and their implications. Appendices A through M – Detailed geologic data underlying developments. MIT Libraries: 000660195
Steiner, W., and Einstein, H.H. (1979). Empirical Methods in Rock Tunneling – Review and Recommendations. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Civil Engineering. Improved Design of Tunnel Supports: Volume 5, 1979. Prepared for U.S. Department of Transportation, Transportation Systems Center, Cambridge, MA, under Contract no. DOT-TSC-1489.
Steiner, W., Einstein, H.H., and Azzouz, A.S. (1979). Tunneling Practices in Austria and Germany. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Civil Engineering. Improved Design of Tunnel Supports, Volume 4. MIT report no. R79-30, 475 pages, 1979. Prepared for U.S. Department of Transportation, Transportation Systems Center, Cambridge, MA, under Contract no. DOT-TSC-1489. MIT Libraries: 000075935
Schwartz, C.W., and Einstein, H.H. (1979). Simplified Analysis for Ground-Structure Interaction in Tunneling. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Civil Engineering. Improved Design of Tunnel Supports: Volume 1. MIT report no. R79-27, 443 pages, 1979. Prepared for U.S. Department of Transportation, Transportation Systems Center, Cambridge, MA, under Contract no. DOT-TSC-1489. MIT Libraries: 000075890
Schwartz, C.W., Azzouz, A.S., and Einstein, H.H. (1979). Analysis of Yielding in Ground-Structure Interaction. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Civil Engineering. Improved Design of Tunnel Supports: Volume 2. MIT report no. R79-28, 78 pages, 1979. Prepared for U.S. Department of Transportation, Transportation Systems Center, Cambridge, MA, under Contract no. DOT-TSC-1489. MIT Libraries: 000075803
Einstein, H.H., Azzouz, A.S., Schwartz, C.W., and Steiner, W. (1979). Improved Design of Tunnel Supports: Executive Summary. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Civil Engineering. Prepared for U.S. Department of Transportation, Urban Mass Transportation Administration, Office of Rail and Construction Technology, Transportation Systems Center. Report No. UMTA-MA-06-0100-79-15, 49 pages, December 1979.
Azzouz, A.S., Schwartz, C.W., and Einstein, H.H. (1979). Finite Element Analysis of the Peachtree Center Station in Atlanta. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Civil Engineering. Improved Design of Tunnel Supports, Volume 3. MIT report no. R79-29, 110 pages, 1979. Prepared for U.S. Department of Transportation, Transportation Systems Center, Cambridge, MA, under Contract no. DOT-TSC-1489. MIT Libraries: 000076147
Einstein, H.H., Baecher, G.B., Glynn, E., Dershowitz, W.S., Lanney, N., and Maloney, G. (1978). Risk Analysis for Rock Slopes in Open Pit Mines: Annual Technical Report. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Civil Engineering. MIT report no. R78-7, Volumes I and II, 1978. Prepared for the U.S. Bureau of Mines under Contract no. J0275015. MIT Libraries: 000369020
Roberds, W.J., and Einstein, H.H. (1977). A General Purpose Elasto-Visco-Plastic Critical State Behavioral Model. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Civil Engineering. MIT report R77-8, 225 pages, March 1977. Prepared for the National Science Foundation. Grant No. ENG 75-19112. MIT Libraries: 000045427
Blekke, T.L., Einstein, H.H., and Mason, R.E. (1976). State of the Art Review on Shotcrete: Final Report. U.S. Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station, Contract Report S-76-4, 119 pages, June 1976. Prepared for Office of Chief of Engineers, U.S. Army, Washington, D.C., under Contract no. DACA 39-74-M-0371 and DACA 39-75-M-0082. UNT Digital Library
Einstein, H.H., and Barvenik, M.J. (1975). Grouting Applications in Civil Engineering. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Civil Engineering. MIT report R75-8, Vol. 1, 192 pages, and Vol. 2, 88 pages, January 1975. Prepared for Oak Ridge National Laboratory under Contract no. ORNL-SUB-3960-1. MIT Libraries: 000217351
Moavenzadeh, F., Einstein, H.H., Vick, S.G., and Markow, M.J. (1974). Tunnel Cost Model: Professional Papers, 1974. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Civil Engineering. Number 3 in a series on tunnel construction prepared for Research Applied to National Needs (RANN) Program, National Science Foundation. MIT reports P74-4. Geologic model for a tunnel cost model [Einstein & Vick]. P74-5. Tunnel cost model [Fred Moavenzadeh, et al.]. P75-1. Simulation model for tunnel construction costs [Moavenzadeh & Markow]. P75-3. A probabilistic approach to geologic investigation for hard-rock tunnels [Einstein & Vick]. MIT Libraries: 000019601
Einstein, H.H., Bruhn, R.W., and Hirschfeld, R.C. (1970). Mechanics of Jointed Rock: Experimental and Theoretical Studies. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Civil Engineering. Prepared for the U.S. Department of Transportation under Contract no. C-85-65, 115 pages, 1970. MIT Libraries: 000244774
Einstein, H.H. (1970). Freifeldwerte von luftinduzierten und direkten Erschütterungen im Fels infolge von Nuklearexplosionen. (Freefield values of air-induced and direct vibrations in rock caused by nuclear explosions.) Forschungs-Institut für militärische Bautechnik FMB 70-6, 51 pages, March 1970.
Einstein, H.H., Hirschfeld, R.C., and Nelson, R.A. (1967). Mechanics of Jointed Rock. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Civil Engineering, 43 pages, 1967.
Einstein, H.H. (1967). Fractured Rocks in Nuclear Craters. Internal report, U.S. Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station, 1967.
Einstein, H.H. (1966). Triaxial Testing. Part in Erdbaukurs der ETH (special soil mechanics course), Zurich, 1966.
Einstein, H.H. (1966). Die Festigkeit kohäsiver Materialien untersucht an Lockergesteinen. (Strength of cohesive materials based on behavior of soils.) Jahresbericht des Vereins Schweiz. Zement-, Kalk-, und Gips-Fabrikanten, Zurich, 1-4, 1966.
Einstein, H.H. (1966). Die Scherfestigkeit dreir koläsiver Boeden in Abhängigkeit vom Lagerungszustand und der Materialart (Shear Strength of Cohesive Soils Related to Structural and Material Properties), Sc.D. thesis, also in: Mitteilungen der Versuchsanstalt für Wasserbau und Erdbau an der ETH, 176 pages, 1966.
Einstein, H.H. (1961-1966). Several reports by ETH in soil mechanics. Among others: Linth Limmern Dam, Grouting for Mattmark Dam, Sand Drains, Highway Embankmants, Retaining Walls, Excavations, Foundations.
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BattleTech: Dossiers: Salazar Tsakalotos
Deadly aces can be dangerous wildcards on the modern battlefield. Whether they fight for money or for a cause, these lone warriors can often sway the tide of battle by simply choosing a side and joining the fray. Surviving the Jihad by his wits and his will, Salazar Tsakalotos has become one such warrior, a lone wolf who sells his services to the highest bidder. His latest contract could send him into battle against Devlin Stone's newly forged Republic of the Sphere, but will it be his greatest triumph, or the end of a legend?
Salazar Tsakalotos is one of many warriors who have emerged from the fires of war to join the ranks of the notable elite, forging his reputation and his destiny with the aid of his custom Thunderbolt. This dossier file provides players with the background and description of one of the BattleTech universe's upcoming elite, complete with character and BattleMech record sheets suitable for play with Total Warfare and A Time of War: The BattleTech Roleplaying Game. Bring Salazar into the battles of Lamenkov's Liability (CAT#35LP001A) for an even more legendary performance, or simply employ him in your own games as a valued ally--or a deadly foe.

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American Aquarium Set to Invade Stanley's Famous Pit BBQ in Tyler
Chase Colston
American Aquarium has been on quite the ride the last four years, but it's been the biggest four years in the history of frontman BJ Barham's band.
Known for playing 250 to 300 dates per year, American Aquarium was ready to hang it up after 2012's Burn.Flicker.Die, produced by Jason Isbell.
But then things changed.
They still hit the road for weeks and months on end, playing as many shows as possible. But the venues started getting fuller, and then they got bigger. These boys from Raleigh, N.C., were making names for themselves all over the country, especially in Texas.
The band released its latest album, Wolves, in 2015 to much acclaim. Barham also recently released his first solo record, Rockingham, which also has garnered favorable reviews from critics.
American Aquarium has gotten into the habit of making several trips to the Lone Star State each year, and they're back this week for their first-ever show at Stanley's Famous Pit BBQ in Tyler. They take the stage at 10 p.m. Friday (Sept. 9). Cover is $20 at the door.
This is a rare chance to see a band like American Aquarium in an intimate patio setting like Stanley's. Space will fill up fast, so get there early.
"I'm freaking stoked beyond belief that American Aquarium stopped here for lunch a year ago and loved us so much they agreed to come back and play a show," Stanley's owner Nick Pencis said. "Texas barbecue is powerful!"
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The Blas F. Ople Policy Center and Biz Whiz Business Training and Consultancy will hold an event titled "Financial Fitness 101 for OFWs: A Day of Inspiration" on August 24, Saturday, from 8AM to 6PM, at the Laurel House, Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong City.
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The Blockchain & Future Of Business Records – Brian Deery, Chief Scientist of Factom, Inc.
by Brian Deery, Chief Scientist of Factom, Inc.
The Blockchain has established itself as a unique tool in the cryptography field, one capable of establishing archival permanence while delivering unprecedented transparency through public availability. When combined together, these allow the Blockchain to represent a true revolution in the way records can be secured against hacking and fraud.
So far, the world's most prominent example of a successful Blockchain comes from its originator: Bitcoin. But as the Blockchain model is considered for business, medical, and governmental use, questions arise regarding the creation of an independent Blockchain — that is, a Blockchain wholly separate from the Bitcoin community. Fortunately, the answers demonstrate how Blockchains can truly be an independent and unbiased arbiter of records for just about any industry, as long as sensible systems established by the Bitcoin model are put in place.
Q: What are the benefits of an industry Blockchain?
A: Blockchains are archival record keepers. Permanent and transparent, they are the perfect solution for an industry-wide problem of transmitting and archiving critical accurate records, with a consortium of key industry players providing oversight as a trusted third party. The key is to have a third party capable of independent checks and balances, and the best way to achieve this is for every member in the consortium to have a vested interest in maintaining 100% integrity of every record in the Blockchain.
Q: What are the levels of authority?
A: In Bitcoin's model, public auditing depends on nodes, which come in two varieties. Nodes with authority can write to the Blockchain. Nodes without authority are clients in the peer-to-peer network capable of auditing and vetting data, providing the transparency necessary to ensure accuracy. In an independent (non-Bitcoin) environment, the Blockchain model benefits from a system where authority nodes are trusted — perhaps based on mutual interests, systemic checks and balances, or simply democratic vote — and a large P2P network of clients — the larger, the better.
A: The goal of any independent Blockchain is to be censorship-resistant. To achieve that, a number of different authorities must collaborate to build the Blockchain. If only one organization controlled the whole thing, it would lead to doubts regarding integrity and censorship. At the same time, the larger the client network, the harder it is to violate the rules without getting noticed and held accountable. Theoretically, each Blockchain would hit a tipping point where the volume of authority nodes and clients would make it virtually impossible to create fraud. What that number is, though, depends on industry-specific variables.
Q: Why should industries look to the Blockchain model?
A: Records can be tampered with when there is a single source of authority. Blockchains will shift the world from "systems of record" to "systems of authority." The benefit of this stems from the fact that data itself will not need protection from hackers (and in fact, will be publicly accessible within the network) to prevent it from surreptitious change. This allows for security and privacy matters to focus on the method, not the material — instead of putting trust in an authority's database, they will trust the data they sign and publish. For that model, anonymous approval with multiple signatures can establish data integrity without worry about future tampering, essentially creating crowd-sourced verification of accuracy.
The Blockchain's potential could be tapped by nearly any industry. Its success, however, depends nearly solely on buy-in from key stakeholders, first to form the authority nodes and second to create a P2P network capable of auditing the public record. Thus, while third parties are currently creating models for bringing the Blockchain to business, the more industry players trust the Blockchain's self-confirming model, the more the public can feel confident in its trust and the more the end-user — usually the public customer — will ultimately benefit.
Chief Scientist at Factom. Passionate about blockchain tech, and how it changes the world. Brian Deery is an engineer by trade and at heart.
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Booker pushes bill to limit truck speed, ease work pressure on truckers
Updated: Jul. 10, 2015, 8:28 p.m. |
Published: Jul. 10, 2015, 7:28 p.m.
Jonathan D. Salant | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
WASHINGTON -- Truckers would have to carry more insurance and be paid by hours worked rather than miles traveled under legislation introduced Friday by U.S. Sen. Cory Booker.
The Truck Safety Act also would require the government to develop new rules requiring commercial vehicles to have systems to help avoid collisions and to limit their speeds.
"Truck drivers work extremely long days to deliver the goods we depend on and keep our economy moving, but too often this comes at the expense of their safety and the safety of other drivers," said Booker (D-N.J.), the top Democrat on the Senate Commerce surface transportation subcommittee.
The American Trucking Associations, the trade group for the trucking industry, applauded some elements of the legislation and objected to others.
A fatal crash in June 2014 on the New Jersey Turnpike involving actor and comedian Tracy Morgan has called attention to the issue of truck safety. Morgan was injured and comedian James "Jimmy Mack" McNair was killed when their limousine was rammed from behind by a Wal-Mart tractor-trailer truck. The driver of the truck, Kevin Roper, had not slept for more than 24 hours, State Police said.
Booker in December unsuccessfully tried to block a provision to suspend two rest rules for truck drivers until Sept. 30 or whenever the government completes a study of the impact of those regulations, which were designed to limit when truckers can take an extended break between trips.
Under the senator's new legislation, trucks must carry at least $1.5 million in insurance, up from $750,000 limit that has not been raised in three decades. Future levels would rise with inflation.
RELATED: Booker fights to keep sleep rules for truckers
It would require that truck drivers be paid for hours they work, not for the miles they drive. The transportation secretary would be instructed to issue those rules.
The bill also would require new rules to require the installation of devices that would help curb rear-end collisions and prevent trucks from speeding, and study of the impact of truck drivers having to commute several hours before they begin their routes.
Rob Abbott, vice president of safety policy for the American Trucking Associations, said the group supports the speed limit devices, which are already been considered by the Transportation Department, and has backed other technologies proven to avoid collisions.
"We support mandates for devices that have proven safety benefits," he said.
He also supported Booker's call for studying the impact of long commutes on drivers.
"Solutions to driver fatigue can't be focused solely on the hours they work," he said.
As for the insurance provision, Abbott said there is no evidence showing the need to raise the minimums, and the current levels cover most accidents when the driver is responsible.
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Every once and awhile, we all come across somebody who truly cares. Someone who pays attention to details. Someone who has the courage and enough concern to stop and talk. " Good morning. I notice you are having a hard time walking! Are you OK?
Well, that's what happened to me on October 1st. 2017. I was walking back to my table at a restaurant. I sit down. I continue to read my newspaper. Then a gentleman walks up to me and says, " goodmorning". He noticed that I had a nerve condition that affected my walking. He started asking me about it.
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Drops Of Jupiter: sunday inspiration.
today was a day for some personal R&R (that means rest and relaxation to my foreign friends or anyone else who might not know) for me. dani and i watched dirty dancing while she got ready to go to LA and other than that... i've been collecting photo inspo for the DOJ files (BTW: isn't the make up in the photo above divine!? ...eye liner inspo!) and enjoying the pretty day coming through my window!
& yes i admit that i am STILL in my pajamas!! *red and pink heart pants and a red USA hoodie* FYI.
pretty "flutterby" wings... kaleidoscope art inspo.
inspo to take MORE R&R days.
inspo to wonder where all my Barbie shoes went???
inspo to say yes to more skirts and color!
inspo to LOVE natural light for photos.
tea time before bed inspo.
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any Survivor watchers out there?


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MLB doing NL teams a disservice with lack of DH ruling
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It's the first week of December, Major League Baseball is entering what is usually the busiest time in terms of transactions along the free-agent and trade markets, and the tiny, minuscule detail of whether or not there will be a universal designated hitter is still unknown.
Oh, did I say tiny and minuscule detail? I meant massive.
There are plenty of big issues that the league and the players' union (MLBPA) need to tackle this offseason, whether it's health-and-safety protocols for the players and staff amid a potentially still-looming pandemic, divisional alignment, and scheduling to work around said pandemic.
But the question of the universal DH, which would eliminate pitchers batting in the National League, is something that should take precedent above all else right now.
The uncertainty could very well have players and teams alike in a holding pattern until there is some clarity on the situation. After all, the DH role provides added jobs for defensively-challenged or veteran players who can't take the rigors of playing the field every day while allowing pitchers to focus solely on — you guessed it — pitching.
As much as I used to be a proponent for having pitchers play both sides of the game, the last thing MLB's product needs is incompetent people at the plate to provide one easy out every couple of innings.
People want excitement. Excitement — as much as I cherish and love a pitcher's duel — is scoring and offensive affluence. For a league that constantly lags in popularity behind the NFL and NBA, making the DH universal is a step in the right direction.
Most importantly, though, the murkiness of the DH situation is withholding front offices and general managers everywhere from properly constructing their teams. And with free agency potentially nearing its annual frenzy, not knowing such an important factor when it comes to building a roster is an irresponsible omission from the league so far.
National League clubs with a logjam of offensive contributors could stand to hold onto all their options for a year rather than looking to unload them. Other teams preparing for a year without the DH might suddenly have to scramble to find a big bat to properly hold down the role.
At this point, we're waiting on you, MLB. Time to announce a decision on this so we can get the best part of the offseason rolling.
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a religion that does not allow divorce They don't allow smoking in this hotel. I want to change my schedule, but my boss won't allow it. My boss wouldn't allow me to change my schedule. They don't allow people to smoke in this hotel. Women were not allowed in the club. The hospital doesn't allow visitors after 8 p.m. Her schedule doesn't allow her any time to run errands. The system allows you to transfer data easily from one computer to another. Occasional gaps allow passage through the mountains.
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: to permit (someone) to go or come in, out, etc.
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3 : to assign as a share or suitable amount (as of time or money) Our parents allowed us each five dollars to spend.
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Judiciary must change tact to save the country from downfall
September 26, 2017 alvankinyua Political Issues 0
By Onguso Ochengo
Editor's note: This piece was penned down in 2015.
A great man Charles Louis De Secondant, Baron Montesquieu espoused the idea of separation of powers. Though he heavily borrowed from Locke, the modern usage of the concept that has shaped democratic constitutions, has been inspired by his version. The basic argument is that governmental powers should not be vested in one body, individual or agency. Judicial, legislative and executive powers, if exercised by one individual could lead to despotism. The idea was noble. In 1748, Lord Acton had observed that power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely. However, all these powers are not supposed to be in competition on which arm is more powerful or which arm can frustrate the other the most. Legislative, judicial and executive powers are all governmental powers whose main aim, I suppose, should be the well-being of the people.
It is this well-being that even the laws of a given country should strive to achieve. Marcus Tullius Cicero noted 'salus populi suprema lex'-the well-being of the people is the highest law. I agree based on the principle that it is the laws that are supposed to serve the people and humanity and not the people and humanity that are to serve the law with the exception that such service to the law would lead to well-being. Based on the aforementioned logic, the judiciary is mandated to regulate the constitutionality of legislative acts e.g. legislation. Constitutionality is nothing but the will of the people. It will be a misnomer to think that the will can be anything but the well-being of the people for rational beings will that which promotes their well-being. Therefore, even interpretation of the law must be limited to promoting the well-being of society. The executive too can only implement such laws through means that do not put the well-being of society at risk. The main argument here is that all the three arms should be connected to the principle of 'well-being of society' which has three implications: the legislature legislates nothing except that which marries with well-being, the judiciary interprets nothing except that which promotes the well-being and the executive implements nothing except that which promotes the well-being. Based on this argument, one cannot fail to see the flaw within our Kenyan set up. The judiciary has become a lone-ranger. It operates in the moon on matters affecting the earth of Kenyans. Clouds of utopia have taken precedence over stubborn realities. However much this might have been done in good faith, the dire consequences necessitate a reconsideration of how the judiciary operates.
A keen look at the US judiciary through its Supreme Court reveals a flaw within our system. In constructing the American Constitution, the founding furthers borrowed the concept of separation of powers from the works of Montesquieu. However, during periods of national crisis, the judiciary in the USA has always behaved-either through commission or omission-enabling the executive (the President in whom final responsibility of ensuring well-being of the society lies) to act to end such crisis. Before further discussion, it is important to note that no genius law-maker can foresee all cases so that they may be covered under law. Reality sometimes presents penumbra cases whose resolution by law as it is will be likened to fitting a square into a circle. Back to USA, during the civil war, one of the most celebrated US president, Abraham Lincoln, suspended a constitutional right-the right to the writ of habeas corpus. Only AFTER the civil War did the Supreme Court determine that it was unconstitutional. In the wake of World War I the Congress passed the Espionage Act which limited freedom of expression which outlawed any disloyal or abusive language that could cause contempt or disrepute to government. A socialist Presidential candidate Eugene Debs was imprisoned for speaking against the war. His conviction was upheld by the Supreme Court. The US Constitution provided for the freedom of expression! After Japanese bombing Pearl Harbor in 1941, Franklin Roosevelt ordered for the removal and internment of Japanese Americans living on the West Coast. The US Supreme Court upheld this overt violation of US Constitution then based on well-being of society.
The US congress later voted to make apologies and reparations for the surviving victims-46years later-long after the immediate danger was dealt with. Many other examples exist including during the Cold War. The trend has been that only when the perceived crisis is over are the courts and elites keen in reasserting their fundamental liberties. The moral of these examples is not to give the judiciary license to fragrantly violate the constitution but to ensure that consideration of the well-being of the society comes first in its interpretation. The recent examples of the provisions of The Patriot Act which introduced longer detentions for terrorist suspects, infringement of the right to privacy among other so-called limitations on liberties point to the role of the judiciary ensuring the well-being of society.
It is therefore, a humble observation that the continued interference of the judiciary with executive functions like recruitment of police without considering the consequences, suspension of security laws without immediate advice on how to deal with terrorism, stalling of government (executive arm) projects just because a case is filed must be reviewed. The executive cannot fight terrorism without the help and co-operation of the judiciary and legislature. Competition cannot help. Judicial activism cannot help. Ego-soothing cannot help. The tussle among the three arms, based on myopic patronage by some arms rather than cooperation based on well-being will only lead to a torn country that may never experience peace or justice.
Ochengo is a lawyer and political analyst


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The FT's US managing editor, Peter Spiegel, looks at the unfolding rift between the Trump administration and the outgoing British ambassador to the US.
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So, the special relationship. The relationship between the US and the UK. A term frequently more used by British people than Americans. But goes to describe what traditionally has been seen as the closest alliance, frankly, in the world. Two countries that share a common heritage, a common history, a common language. And yet now we have the ambassador to Washington from the UK calling the president of the United States in leaked cables, "incompetent," "inept," "dysfunctional." And the president of the United States replying on Twitter by calling the ambassador "wacky," "a very stupid guy," and "a pompous fool." Not necessarily a thing you would associate with a special relationship.
And now, today, the ambassador himself, Kim Darroch, has been forced to resign in the wake of this scandal. What can we take away from this? Sucking up to the president of the United States just doesn't work, particularly this president of the United States. Remember, it was just a couple weeks ago, that Trump went to London, was feted by the Queen, with a full state dinner, that did not have any effect on the ability of the British ambassador to survive this row. It is something that Emmanuel Macron, the president of France, tried very early in his relationship with President Trump; invited him to Paris, invited to the Eiffel Tower for, again, another fancy dinner. That hasn't worked. The ability to romance Donald Trump just doesn't work in diplomatic circles.
Secondly, what Kim Darroch said in his cables to London are actually true. Donald Trump is incredibly unpredictable. You do not know what the president of the United States is going to latch on to and become obsessed about. It is at his own whim and there's no way of knowing. There was many people, both in the UK and the US, who thought this would blow over in 24, 48 hours. And that was a lot of what we were hearing out of Washington.
Lastly, I would just say, that the relationship between the UK and the US will endure. It has survived, actually, worse crises. Obviously, the Suez Crisis in the 1950s, where President Eisenhower failed to back the British effort in Egypt to retake the Suez Canal. Obviously, the Vietnam war where the UK did not participate, and openly criticised the US for their policies in southeast Asia. Survived that.
And also, I think people forget when you look at the surface of the diplomatic row, that the military intelligence relationship between the UK and the US, again, is closer than any two countries in the world right now. There was something called the Five Eyes Treaty, which means that the signals intelligence that the US gets and UK gets is shared without exception. There are UK military who are embedded in US billets. There are diplomats from the US who are embedded in UK billets. It is an incredibly close relationship. Closer than any two nations in the world. So despite this diplomatic spat, despite the raw feelings right now between the UK and the US. This is a relationship that will continue to be the most important bilateral relations in the world. And I wouldn't anticipate this affecting things in the long term.
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A ROW has broken out between a Peppard parish councillor and her neighbour over a leylandii hedge between their homes.
John and Joan Bawden, of Shiplake Bottom, say the 18ft high hedge is overgrown and the branches are resting on the roof of their house, causing damp and damage.
The couple also claim that Veronica Treacher, who lives next door, refuses to cut back the hedge despite having previously complained about the same problem in the street at a parish council meeting.
But Councillor Treacher denies the hedge is overgrown or causing damage and says it was cut back in the autumn.
The Bawdens have lived there for more than 50 years and the hedge has been there for at least 30 years.
The couple say that when they asked Cllr Treacher to have it cut back she told them they should pay for the work themselves. They got an estimate for £180 but didn't want to pay that much.
Mrs Bawden, who is retired, said: "The tree is leaning on one of the bedrooms. We'd been asking for more than a month and were told we would have to do it ourselves, which is fair enough but it costs the earth. It's frustrating because I have to go into the bedroom and clean the mould off once a month. It does not affect her property.
The couple claim the hedge was last cut back about four years ago after they asked Cllr Treacher.
She said she would be happy to split the cost of the work needed now with their neighbour.
In January, Councillor Treacher said she was unhappy about her neighbours in Shiplake Bottom parking inconsiderately, blocking pavements and driveways.
Last year she complained about residents allowing their bushes and hedges to overgrow so that they blocked the pavement, making it difficult for people with pushchairs or in wheelchairs.
Cllr Treacher, who worked in education before retiring and has lived in the village for 40 years, said she did maintain the hedge.
She said it was last trimmed in the autumn but the contractor did not cut it back as severely as he could have done.
However, she said: "There are not branches on the neighbouring house. They may be brushing against their house but they are only very loose. Leylandii do not have big branches.
"I think it's absolute nonsense that it could be causing damp in one of their bedrooms. It could not be unless the wall is faulty.
"It's more likely to be the condition of the room due to air circulation and I have spotted in the past that the room is used for drying laundry.
"They have a right to remove it. They have certainly done other parts in years past.


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Home Architecture Old Town: Atrium Village Development demolition to begin in a few months
Old Town: Atrium Village Development demolition to begin in a few months
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The Canadian developer plans to eventually build four high rises on the seven acre site.
Studios in the building will likely rent for about $1,500 with one-bedrooms renting for between $1,800 and $2,100, according to the developer.
The first phase will be apartments including studio through three-bedroom units.
"We really wanted to construct a building that really matched the neighborhood better than the previous one did," Brian Brodeur, development manager at Onni Group, has been quoted as saying in DNAInfo. Demolition will begin in the next few months.
The Atrium Village's design team includes FitzGerald Associates Architects of Chicago, Bumgardner Architects of Seattle and Hitchcock Design Group of Naperville. "Plans for the dynamic mixed-use community came out of extensive collaboration between the three firms and the development team to create a compelling plan designed to be built-in several phases with minimal disruption to existing tenants," the FitzGerald Associates website reports.
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Let's Not Stop at Ghostbusters—Let's Remake ALL Movies with Just Women
By Lindy West
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As you may have heard, a few delicate internet man-flowers are terribly, terribly, terribly upset at the news that the beloved 1984 classic Ghostbusters is being remade with a stunning ensemble cast of some of 2015's most hilarious and sought-after comedians. Why is that a problem? The updated cast, you see, is entirely female--unlike the entirely male main cast of the original Ghostbusters, a gender imbalance with which these passionate gender warriors don't seem to take issue (HOW STRANGE).
But why, they wail, why would Hollywood sully their holy text with a bunch of--shudder--girls!? Everyone knows that when the prophets, Egon, Raymond, Peter, and Winston first met their messiah, Slimer, they brought gifts of jockstraps and beef, not Diva Cups and placenta omelets! And anyway, HOW CAN ONE PRESUME TO BUST GHOSTS WHEN COVERED ENTIRELY IN COOTIES!?!?!?
Before we move forward, let's just take a quick look at who's in this highly objectionable cast:
Melissa McCarthy, who was already in talks for one of the leads, has signed on for the Paul Feig-directed reboot, and the studio is now negotiating with Kristen Wiig, as well as "Saturday Night Live" players Leslie Jones and Kate McKinnon, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. Negotiations are ongoing but the quartet are expected to sign on as the specter-seeking, poltergeist-punishing and phantom-phollowing foursome in the reboot, which is eyeing a summer shoot in New York.
That is the most indomitable fucking comic dream team of all time. I would break out of prison to watch that movie. But, as I said, some male Ghostbusters superfans were less than enthused. David Futrelle reports (it's worth clicking through to read the full quotes):
Men who hate women seem to be taking the news hard. And nowhere do they seem to be taking it harder than on MGTOW HQ, a forum devoted to men who are "Going Their Own Way" from women by talking about how much they suck online all day every day.
The assembled MGTOWers have not only determined that the movie will suck but have also figured out why.
Their reasons, according to Futrelle:
"Because women can't invent things." Or be scientists. Or use machinery. Or do anything even remotely competent involving wires and buttons. (Because Ghostbusters, as everyone knows, is a movie about four highly trained, mechanized warriors--pillars of competence--who ecute their mission with brutal efficiency and laser precision and then go home.)
BECAUSE MEN CALLED IT FIRST! IT'S NOT FAIR. WE CALLED IT. This one is amazing:
Everything [women] celebrate - from getting the vote, to being elected politicians, to becoming clergy, to going to college, to getting on company boards, to winning Nobel prizes - men had not only done first, they created it out of nothing.
Because women ARE afraid of no ghosts.
And, of course, Twitter is alive with the sound of man-tears:
Does the world really need a Ghostbusters reboot with an all female cast?
— John Palmer (@jcphokie72) January 29, 2015
Just who is target audience for the new #Ghostbusters? We, the angry fans, or girls who were never interested in the first place?
— Edgar Pinkerton (@EdgarPinkerton) January 29, 2015
All female ghostbusters cast. 'Annie' is black now. And James Bond will be soon as well. It's like it's wrong to be a white man now.
— Sonny (@SonnyyyM10) January 29, 2015
And then there's the meme at the top of this post, which reads: "Feminists. This isn't about women. This isn't about misogyny. This is about our childhoods. STOP MAKING IT ABOUT YOU!"
Feminists, of course, don't have childhoods, because we aren't born in the traditional sense (too spermy)--instead, each of us is vaginally-knitted out of menstrual clots and Dove Promise wrappers in the great Sky Yoni.
No. I am joking. In fact, feminists like me had childhoods too--childhoods in which we were taught that we could be anything we wanted to be! The nerdy secretary, the sexpot in distress, or the persnickety librarian who turns out to be a monster! TRULY A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY.
So, do women's childhoods not matter? I can't even tell you what it would have meant to me, as a child, to watch a movie about four hilarious female scientists. I'm thrilled that my kids will get to grow up in a world where people actively work to rectify gender imbalances, instead of just shrugging and gesturing at the past--as though 1984 was and is and always will be, as though history is static and innate and can never be updated, as though it wasn't and isn't actively built by human hands. As though Ghostbusters was a fucking documentary.
To that end, I don't think we should stop with Ghostbusters. Let's make every new movie going forward, and remake every classic movie, with all-female casts! Don't worry, men--there'll still be work for you (until you hit 40, I mean--ew). You can play the secretary! Or the girlfriend! You'll be great! I'd put down that donut if I were you, though.
All-female Ocean's 11. All-female The Hangover. All-female Stand By Me. All-female Lord of the Rings. All-female Fight Club. All-female Star Wars. All-female Reservoir Dogs. The new Indiana Jones? Instead of Chris Pratt, how about Viola Davis? Hey, let's extend it to TV too! All-female Mad Men!
I'd say we'll only need, like, 100 years or so of that to achieve gender parity. After all, it's only fair. (And don't worry--you'll get used to it! Maybe the women in your life can give you some tips.)
Or, if you don't like that idea, I'm prepared to receive your counter-offers.
Oh, all-female Ghostbusters sounds pretty reasonable now? GREAT. THEN LET'S GO WITH THAT. GLAD WE HAD THIS TALK.
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