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Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center: Space Shuttle Enterprise (starboard full view, aft)

Image by Chris Devers

See far more images of this, and the Wikipedia write-up.

Details, quoting from Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum | Space Shuttle Enterprise:

Manufacturer:
Rockwell International Corporation

Country of Origin:
United States of America

Dimensions:
Overall: 57 ft. tall x 122 ft. long x 78 ft. wing span, 150,000 lb.
(1737.36 x 3718.57 x 2377.44cm, 68039.6kg)

Components:
Aluminum airframe and physique with some fiberglass features payload bay doors are graphite epoxy composite thermal tiles are simulated (polyurethane foam) except for test samples of actual tiles and thermal blankets.

The 1st Space Shuttle orbiter, &quotEnterprise,&quot is a full-scale test vehicle utilised for flights in the atmosphere and tests on the ground it is not equipped for spaceflight. Although the airframe and flight control components are like those of the Shuttles flown in space, this car has no propulsion method and only simulated thermal tiles because these features have been not needed for atmospheric and ground tests. &quotEnterprise&quot was rolled out at Rockwell International’s assembly facility in Palmdale, California, in 1976. In 1977, it entered service for a nine-month-extended method-and-landing test flight program. Thereafter it was utilized for vibration tests and fit checks at NASA centers, and it also appeared in the 1983 Paris Air Show and the 1984 World’s Fair in New Orleans. In 1985, NASA transferred &quotEnterprise&quot to the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum.

Transferred from National Aeronautics and Space Administration

• • •

Quoting from Wikipedia | Space Shuttle Enterprise:

The Space Shuttle Enterprise (NASA Orbiter Automobile Designation: OV-101) was the first Space Shuttle orbiter. It was built for NASA as component of the Space Shuttle plan to perform test flights in the atmosphere. It was constructed with no engines or a functional heat shield, and was therefore not capable of spaceflight.

Initially, Enterprise had been intended to be refitted for orbital flight, which would have produced it the second space shuttle to fly soon after Columbia. Nevertheless, throughout the construction of Columbia, information of the final design and style changed, especially with regard to the weight of the fuselage and wings. Refitting Enterprise for spaceflight would have involved dismantling the orbiter and returning the sections to subcontractors across the nation. As this was an expensive proposition, it was determined to be significantly less costly to construct Challenger around a body frame (STA-099) that had been developed as a test article. Similarly, Enterprise was regarded as for refit to replace Challenger right after the latter was destroyed, but Endeavour was built from structural spares as an alternative.

Service

Building started on the initial orbiter on June 4, 1974. Designated OV-101, it was originally planned to be named Constitution and unveiled on Constitution Day, September 17, 1976. A write-in campaign by Trekkies to President Gerald Ford asked that the orbiter be named following the Starship Enterprise, featured on the tv show Star Trek. Despite the fact that Ford did not mention the campaign, the president—who throughout Globe War II had served on the aircraft carrier USS&nbspMonterey&nbsp(CVL-26) that served with USS&nbspEnterprise&nbsp(CV-6)—said that he was &quotpartial to the name&quot and overrode NASA officials.

The style of OV-101 was not the exact same as that planned for OV-102, the initial flight model the tail was constructed differently, and it did not have the interfaces to mount OMS pods. A massive quantity of subsystems—ranging from main engines to radar equipment—were not installed on this vehicle, but the capacity to add them in the future was retained. Rather of a thermal protection technique, its surface was primarily fiberglass.

In mid-1976, the orbiter was utilised for ground vibration tests, permitting engineers to evaluate information from an actual flight automobile with theoretical models.

On September 17, 1976, Enterprise was rolled out of Rockwell’s plant at Palmdale, California. In recognition of its fictional namesake, Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry and most of the principal cast of the original series of Star Trek had been on hand at the dedication ceremony.

Strategy and landing tests (ALT)

Main article: Strategy and Landing Tests

On January 31, 1977, it was taken by road to Dryden Flight Study Center at Edwards Air Force Base, to commence operational testing.

While at NASA Dryden, Enterprise was utilized by NASA for a variety of ground and flight tests intended to validate aspects of the shuttle system. The initial nine-month testing period was referred to by the acronym ALT, for &quotApproach and Landing Test&quot. These tests integrated a maiden &quotflight&quot on February 18, 1977 atop a Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) to measure structural loads and ground handling and braking traits of the mated method. Ground tests of all orbiter subsystems had been carried out to confirm functionality prior to atmospheric flight.

The mated Enterprise/SCA combination was then subjected to 5 test flights with Enterprise unmanned and unactivated. The objective of these test flights was to measure the flight qualities of the mated mixture. These tests had been followed with three test flights with Enterprise manned to test the shuttle flight manage systems.

Enterprise underwent five totally free flights where the craft separated from the SCA and was landed beneath astronaut manage. These tests verified the flight qualities of the orbiter design and were carried out under a number of aerodynamic and weight configurations. On the fifth and final glider flight, pilot-induced oscillation difficulties had been revealed, which had to be addressed before the first orbital launch occurred.

On August 12, 1977, the space shuttle Enterprise flew on its personal for the 1st time.

Preparation for STS-1

Following the ALT plan, Enterprise was ferried among a number of NASA facilities to configure the craft for vibration testing. In June 1979, it was mated with an external tank and solid rocket boosters (known as a boilerplate configuration) and tested in a launch configuration at Kennedy Space Center Launch Pad 39A.

Retirement

With the completion of vital testing, Enterprise was partially disassembled to let certain elements to be reused in other shuttles, then underwent an international tour going to France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the U.S. states of California, Alabama, and Louisiana (during the 1984 Louisiana Globe Exposition). It was also employed to match-verify the never ever-employed shuttle launch pad at Vandenberg AFB, California. Finally, on November 18, 1985, Enterprise was ferried to Washington, D.C., exactly where it became property of the Smithsonian Institution.

Post-Challenger

Right after the Challenger disaster, NASA regarded making use of Enterprise as a replacement. However refitting the shuttle with all of the essential equipment needed for it to be utilised in space was regarded as, but as an alternative it was decided to use spares constructed at the same time as Discovery and Atlantis to develop Endeavour.

Post-Columbia

In 2003, right after the breakup of Columbia in the course of re-entry, the Columbia Accident Investigation Board performed tests at Southwest Research Institute, which employed an air gun to shoot foam blocks of similar size, mass and speed to that which struck Columbia at a test structure which mechanically replicated the orbiter wing leading edge. They removed a fiberglass panel from Enterprise’s wing to perform analysis of the material and attached it to the test structure, then shot a foam block at it. Although the panel was not broken as a result of the test, the influence was enough to permanently deform a seal. As the reinforced carbon-carbon (RCC) panel on Columbia was 2.5 times weaker, this recommended that the RCC major edge would have been shattered. Additional tests on the fiberglass had been canceled in order not to threat damaging the test apparatus, and a panel from Discovery was tested to decide the effects of the foam on a similarly-aged RCC leading edge. On July 7, 2003, a foam effect test produced a hole 41&nbspcm by 42.five&nbspcm (16.1&nbspinches by 16.7&nbspinches) in the protective RCC panel. The tests clearly demonstrated that a foam impact of the variety Columbia sustained could seriously breach the protective RCC panels on the wing major edge.

The board determined that the probable lead to of the accident was that the foam influence triggered a breach of a reinforced carbon-carbon panel along the top edge of Columbia’s left wing, permitting hot gases generated in the course of re-entry to enter the wing and cause structural collapse. This brought on Columbia to spin out of handle, breaking up with the loss of the complete crew.

Museum exhibit

Enterprise was stored at the Smithsonian’s hangar at Washington Dulles International Airport prior to it was restored and moved to the newly constructed Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum‘s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center at Dulles International Airport, where it has been the centerpiece of the space collection. On April 12, 2011, NASA announced that Space Shuttle Discovery, the most traveled orbiter in the fleet, will be added to the collection once the Shuttle fleet is retired. When that happens, Enterprise will be moved to the Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum in New York City, to a newly constructed hangar adjacent to the museum. In preparation for the anticipated relocation, engineers evaluated the automobile in early 2010 and determined that it was protected to fly on the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft once once more.

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blast off!

Image by uteart
showing some fire right here… in the Large view: www.flickr.com/pictures/uteart/4143924855/sizes/o/
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For 9 days, each and every day one more trade or profession will pay for shooting off the hundreds of rockets. the first ones at 6am – then 12 noon – then7pm…. and the Rocket-Castle at 11pm at night.

Yesterday was the Bricklayer’s turn, constantly the loudest day of them all!! I went to the yard behind the church from exactly where they will be launching the rockets. This aparently is not for the public, it is a harmful undertaking and the gates were closed behind the coheteros. And i was locked in with them, nobody has told me to leave… they let me take images!!!

All of a sudden i noticed 5 guys were lighting up cigarettes, then the &quotsupplier’ brought bundles of rockets and the coheteros began lighting them with their cigarettes, holding them among two fingers until they had catched fire prior to letting go. This is a hazardous and essential moment, simply because virtually instantly following ignition, a enormous fire beam would shoot from the rocket to the ground and the rocket was launched… handheld!!! A total of 1300 rockets have been shot up into the air, in a 30-minute time frame, accompanied by a concert of ringing church bells.

Most rockets had been launched, as you see here, bare handed!! Other individuals had been launched all lined up and stuck in some wooden- or metal frame help. Thus, by igniting the 1st a single, some 50+ rockets would explode simultaneously… like machine-gunfire, Wow, what an experience!!!! – I took a handful of hundred shots (in brackets), just to catch that beam of fire, but neither the fire-beam, nor the explosions of the rockets up in the blue sky showed up significantly on my images taken in broad daylight, just a lot of smoke. I will appear for a night shot in my archives, where the beam of fire is quite visible and impressive.

My desk at Operate

Image by metamoof
Here’s a image of my desk at work, labelled with a variety of bits and bobs. As requested by syn on www.livejournal.com/users/synthclarion/363683.html . My phonecam is rather crap, no?

Helmet

Image by clarksworth
Custom-made helmet for a short film.

The helmet is primarily based on the old brass Mk two diving gear, but with a modern/alien twist. The design of the piece is inspired by peak sci-fi films such as Alien, Star Wars and Blade Runner – function before form.

The helmet was produced from two stock acryillic hemispheres, with a sheet styrene construction on the back. Detailing was with a variety of model kit components, sillicone glue and basic electronics, along with stock plastic fittings from specific effects suppliers EMA Model Supplies. The &quotgun&quot was made overnight from what ever leftover stock I had to hand, which consists of PVC pipe and a number of other prop components (the tip is the nosecone from Derek Medding’s Thunderbird 1). The faceplate with the several lenses was inspired by the Bolex cameras we utilised to use at uni. Concept to final building was about six days, with some overnight periods. The building technique wasn’t my preferred one – with a lot more funds, CNC machining and fibreglass casting would have created the process a lot less complicated, but that would have quadroupled the expense of the costume.

The helmet’s design was a important component of the cinematography of the piece – it is not only extremely reflective and complete of surface detail, but it also has two forward LED spotlamps that illumunate the scenery around it. My part in this film – largely as production designer and camera op – was to guarantee that the art path actually was an integral component of the film, and not just an afterthought.

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Image from page 525 of “Industrial history of the United States, from the earliest settlements to the present time: becoming a complete survey of American industries, embracing agriculture and horticulture including the cultivation of cotton, tobacco, wheat

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Identifier: industrialhistor00boll
Title: Industrial history of the United States, from the earliest settlements to the present time: becoming a total survey of American industries, embracing agriculture and horticulture including the cultivation of cotton, tobacco, wheat the raising of horses, neat-cattle, and so forth. all the critical manufactures, shipping and fisheries, railroads, mines and mining, and oil also a history of the coal-miners and the Molly Maguires banks, insurance, and commerce trade-unions, strikes, and eight-hour movement collectively with a description of Canadian industries
Year: 1878 (1870s)
Authors: Bolles, Albert Sidney, 1846-1939
Subjects: Industries Industries
Publisher: Norwich, Conn. : The Henry Bill pub. Firm
Contributing Library: Harold B. Lee Library
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INDUSTRIAL HISTORY joints of all kinds. The operate is generally done in these machines by meansof chisels and saws. This class of machines has multiplied extremely Machineryfor makingsashes,blinds, anddoors. fast considering that 1861, and has concentrated in factories a large amount of operate which was formerly carried on by hand, and scattered farand wide among little shops. It has also tremendously lessened theart of production. The machines are all very basic, thoughfrequently very ingenious, and work with excellent precision. The framing, shap-ing, and panelling ofwindows, doors, andblinds, is now doneentirely by machine-ry and the applica-tion of mechanical la-bor in this industryhas gone so far, thateven the wire stapleswhich fasten the rodof the window – blindto the slats are alldriven by machine,and with incrediblespeed. If a machinewere invented tobrush on the greenpaint to the window-do in the constructionThat a device of that

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TWENTY-FOlR-INCH PLANER. blind, sash, or door, there would be nothing more toof these objects which could be completed by machine,character could be created is apparent each by the aid of the unassisted reasonand from the fact that England ex-hibited a painting-machine at Phila-delphia in 1876. It was, in fact, heronly wood-working machine shown. One of the comparatively current in-ventions is a set of machines for making Barrel- tne different parts Of bar- creating- rels. In these the stavesmachines. are sawed out, bent, jointed,and ready for the barrel, with scarce-ly the help of any hand-tool what ever. The heads of the barrels and the wooden hoops are also shaped by appro-Carving and priate inventions. There are also now in use machines for carving,engraving. engraving and portrait engines, lathes for cutting and boringspools, box-mortising-machines, stair-jointers, hub-boxing-machines, cork-

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Image from page 677 of “Railway mechanical engineer” (1916)

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Title: Railway mechanical engineer
Year: 1916 (1910s)
Authors:
Subjects: Railroad engineering Engineering Railroads Railroad cars
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Fig. 1—Cross Section of a Set of V Pilot Packing slotted, the slots getting staggered to stop the escape ofsteam down the rod. The slots serve an additional useful purposeby retaining oil for the lubrication of the rod. A hasty glanceat Fig. 1 may give the impression that there are two pieces of metal instead of one particular, but on closer examination the V-shapeof the strong, white metal bar is apparent. V Pilot Packing has a resilient, pliable back, fitting itfor several makes use of for which purely metallic packing is not

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Fig. 2—View Showing Flexibility of New Packing adapted. Its intense flexibility, as shown in Fig. two, per-mits its use on tiny rods and gives simple and rapid ad-justment. This packing has successfully passed the experi-mental stage and demonstrated its worth by extended testsunder actual functioning situations, obtaining shown unusuallylong life and resultant economy. It has a wide variety of ap-plication and is utilized by railroads for air pumps, boiler feedpumps (steam and water ends), valve stems, throttle stems,energy reverse gear rods, stationary air compressors, steamengines, hot and cold water pumps, ammonia pumps, round-house washout pumps, energy plant feed water pumps, pump-ing station (steam or water glands), steam hammers.andmany other purposes. V Pilot Packing is supplied boxedand ready for quick service and is applied in the samemanner as ordinary fibrous packing. A New Precision Machine Alining Level THE Universal Boring Machine Organization, Hudson,Mass., has just placed on the m

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wc 556 factories and companies – Brown and Sharpe Manufacturing Organization – North Kingstown 1964 –
Machine tools, precision tools and guaging gear and hydraulic pumps are manufactured at this place

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Lazerian: Light Modulator

Image by Liverpool Design Festival
A pc-generated kind was converted into modular sections, which have been reduce from 3mm birch plywood making use of a CNC routing machine. Emphasis was placed on limiting the quantity of special module shapes in order to simplify building twenty six distinctive units are utilized in total, repeated through the symmetry of the kind. Design Liam Hopkins and Richard Sweeney

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Mars: The place of the target dubbed Cody (sol 1108)

Image by PaulH51
six overlapping correct mast camera images of the ground directly in front of the rover, assembled into a straightforward mosaic using MS ICE.

The ground attributes numerous contact science targets, but I have only managed to identify a single of them so far… ‘Cody’, which was cleaned the following sol with the dust removal tool (DRT). Cody was also topic to information acquisition making use of the alpha particle x-ray spectrometer (APXS) ‘before and after’ being brushed with the stainless steel DRT.

I have circled the place of ‘Cody’ based on the engineering photos that captured the progress and accuracy of the speak to science. We can anticipate some full size photos of the cleaned surface of Cody to be downlinked soon.

2003-2006_brunswick centre_maquette for water function_artist Susanna Heron copyright

Image by Susanna Heron
Photograph of the Artist’s model for central space at the Brunswick Centre . Element of the Art Plan 2004
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Brunswick Centre ‘Aqua/duct ‘ is the result of function by the artist Susanna Heron in collaboration with Levitt Bernstein Associates Architects.
The introduction of water to the Brunswick Centre by artist Susanna Heron was an integral portion of the refurbishment in 2006 and a requirement of the 106 Agreement which was a situation of Planning with Camden Council.
The Operate was created in response to the central public space and acts as a structural backbone or a connecting ‘hinge’ between the shops and flights of flats on either side. A series of stainless steel troughs mark this central spine channelling fast flowing water towards a huge pool. The longitudinal units interact with the cellular structure of the Brunswick Centre, the pacing of the troughs creates a transparency of movement for folks to move across the space and the pool marks the intersection.
The stainless steel water-troughs appear utilitarian, industrial, out-of-doors and man-made they rest under their personal weight, their surfaces unrefined. The steel is folded to decrease the need for welds creating curves effortless to lean over and a continuous structural ‘skin’ which provides it strength.
A rectangular pool is situated at the T-junction in between the Renoir Cinema and the central space. The container for the pool is low adequate to encourage men and women to sit collectively along the edges. This container is similarly angled and rests on the ground to trap the water in its frame. Circular lights set flush with the pool-base are illuminated at night appearing to float beneath the surface while by day the water draws in the sky.

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Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center: Space Shuttle Enterprise (port hatchway open)

Image by Chris Devers
See a lot more pictures of this, and the Wikipedia report.

Particulars, quoting from Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum | Space Shuttle Enterprise:

Manufacturer:
Rockwell International Corporation

Nation of Origin:
United States of America

Dimensions:
Overall: 57 ft. tall x 122 ft. extended x 78 ft. wing span, 150,000 lb.
(1737.36 x 3718.57 x 2377.44cm, 68039.6kg)

Materials:
Aluminum airframe and body with some fiberglass characteristics payload bay doors are graphite epoxy composite thermal tiles are simulated (polyurethane foam) except for test samples of actual tiles and thermal blankets.

The very first Space Shuttle orbiter, &quotEnterprise,&quot is a complete-scale test car employed for flights in the atmosphere and tests on the ground it is not equipped for spaceflight. Even though the airframe and flight handle components are like those of the Shuttles flown in space, this vehicle has no propulsion system and only simulated thermal tiles due to the fact these attributes had been not required for atmospheric and ground tests. &quotEnterprise&quot was rolled out at Rockwell International’s assembly facility in Palmdale, California, in 1976. In 1977, it entered service for a nine-month-extended method-and-landing test flight program. Thereafter it was used for vibration tests and fit checks at NASA centers, and it also appeared in the 1983 Paris Air Show and the 1984 World’s Fair in New Orleans. In 1985, NASA transferred &quotEnterprise&quot to the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum.

Transferred from National Aeronautics and Space Administration

• • •

Quoting from Wikipedia | Space Shuttle Enterprise:

The Space Shuttle Enterprise (NASA Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-101) was the 1st Space Shuttle orbiter. It was built for NASA as portion of the Space Shuttle plan to perform test flights in the atmosphere. It was constructed without having engines or a functional heat shield, and was therefore not capable of spaceflight.

Initially, Enterprise had been intended to be refitted for orbital flight, which would have made it the second space shuttle to fly following Columbia. Nonetheless, in the course of the building of Columbia, details of the final style changed, especially with regard to the weight of the fuselage and wings. Refitting Enterprise for spaceflight would have involved dismantling the orbiter and returning the sections to subcontractors across the country. As this was an expensive proposition, it was determined to be significantly less costly to develop Challenger about a body frame (STA-099) that had been produced as a test post. Similarly, Enterprise was regarded as for refit to replace Challenger after the latter was destroyed, but Endeavour was built from structural spares alternatively.

Service

Construction started on the 1st orbiter on June four, 1974. Designated OV-101, it was initially planned to be named Constitution and unveiled on Constitution Day, September 17, 1976. A create-in campaign by Trekkies to President Gerald Ford asked that the orbiter be named soon after the Starship Enterprise, featured on the tv show Star Trek. Although Ford did not mention the campaign, the president—who throughout World War II had served on the aircraft carrier USS&nbspMonterey&nbsp(CVL-26) that served with USS&nbspEnterprise&nbsp(CV-six)—said that he was &quotpartial to the name&quot and overrode NASA officials.

The style of OV-101 was not the identical as that planned for OV-102, the initial flight model the tail was constructed differently, and it did not have the interfaces to mount OMS pods. A big number of subsystems—ranging from major engines to radar equipment—were not installed on this vehicle, but the capacity to add them in the future was retained. Instead of a thermal protection technique, its surface was primarily fiberglass.

In mid-1976, the orbiter was used for ground vibration tests, permitting engineers to evaluate data from an actual flight automobile with theoretical models.

On September 17, 1976, Enterprise was rolled out of Rockwell’s plant at Palmdale, California. In recognition of its fictional namesake, Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry and most of the principal cast of the original series of Star Trek were on hand at the dedication ceremony.

Approach and landing tests (ALT)

Major write-up: Strategy and Landing Tests

On January 31, 1977, it was taken by road to Dryden Flight Analysis Center at Edwards Air Force Base, to commence operational testing.

Whilst at NASA Dryden, Enterprise was employed by NASA for a selection of ground and flight tests intended to validate elements of the shuttle plan. The initial nine-month testing period was referred to by the acronym ALT, for &quotApproach and Landing Test&quot. These tests included a maiden &quotflight&quot on February 18, 1977 atop a Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) to measure structural loads and ground handling and braking traits of the mated method. Ground tests of all orbiter subsystems had been carried out to confirm functionality prior to atmospheric flight.

The mated Enterprise/SCA mixture was then subjected to five test flights with Enterprise unmanned and unactivated. The objective of these test flights was to measure the flight traits of the mated mixture. These tests were followed with three test flights with Enterprise manned to test the shuttle flight handle systems.

Enterprise underwent five free flights exactly where the craft separated from the SCA and was landed beneath astronaut manage. These tests verified the flight traits of the orbiter design and style and have been carried out below numerous aerodynamic and weight configurations. On the fifth and final glider flight, pilot-induced oscillation issues had been revealed, which had to be addressed before the very first orbital launch occurred.

On August 12, 1977, the space shuttle Enterprise flew on its personal for the first time.

Preparation for STS-1

Following the ALT program, Enterprise was ferried amongst many NASA facilities to configure the craft for vibration testing. In June 1979, it was mated with an external tank and solid rocket boosters (identified as a boilerplate configuration) and tested in a launch configuration at Kennedy Space Center Launch Pad 39A.

Retirement

With the completion of essential testing, Enterprise was partially disassembled to permit particular elements to be reused in other shuttles, then underwent an international tour visiting France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the U.S. states of California, Alabama, and Louisiana (during the 1984 Louisiana World Exposition). It was also utilised to match-verify the in no way-utilised shuttle launch pad at Vandenberg AFB, California. Finally, on November 18, 1985, Enterprise was ferried to Washington, D.C., where it became property of the Smithsonian Institution.

Post-Challenger

Right after the Challenger disaster, NASA considered using Enterprise as a replacement. However refitting the shuttle with all of the required gear necessary for it to be utilized in space was deemed, but as an alternative it was decided to use spares constructed at the exact same time as Discovery and Atlantis to build Endeavour.

Post-Columbia

In 2003, soon after the breakup of Columbia during re-entry, the Columbia Accident Investigation Board carried out tests at Southwest Analysis Institute, which employed an air gun to shoot foam blocks of related size, mass and speed to that which struck Columbia at a test structure which mechanically replicated the orbiter wing top edge. They removed a fiberglass panel from Enterprise’s wing to carry out analysis of the material and attached it to the test structure, then shot a foam block at it. Although the panel was not broken as a result of the test, the effect was sufficient to permanently deform a seal. As the reinforced carbon-carbon (RCC) panel on Columbia was two.five occasions weaker, this recommended that the RCC leading edge would have been shattered. Further tests on the fiberglass had been canceled in order not to risk damaging the test apparatus, and a panel from Discovery was tested to determine the effects of the foam on a similarly-aged RCC major edge. On July 7, 2003, a foam impact test produced a hole 41&nbspcm by 42.five&nbspcm (16.1&nbspinches by 16.7&nbspinches) in the protective RCC panel. The tests clearly demonstrated that a foam influence of the type Columbia sustained could seriously breach the protective RCC panels on the wing top edge.

The board determined that the probable cause of the accident was that the foam impact brought on a breach of a reinforced carbon-carbon panel along the major edge of Columbia’s left wing, allowing hot gases generated for the duration of re-entry to enter the wing and lead to structural collapse. This brought on Columbia to spin out of control, breaking up with the loss of the whole crew.

Museum exhibit

Enterprise was stored at the Smithsonian’s hangar at Washington Dulles International Airport ahead of it was restored and moved to the newly constructed Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum‘s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center at Dulles International Airport, exactly where it has been the centerpiece of the space collection. On April 12, 2011, NASA announced that Space Shuttle Discovery, the most traveled orbiter in the fleet, will be added to the collection once the Shuttle fleet is retired. When that occurs, Enterprise will be moved to the Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum in New York City, to a newly constructed hangar adjacent to the museum. In preparation for the anticipated relocation, engineers evaluated the vehicle in early 2010 and determined that it was safe to fly on the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft as soon as once again.

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Australasian Gaming Expo Trade Exhibition, Paltronics

Image by Eva Rinaldi Celebrity and Live Music Photographer
Australasian Gaming Expo report from Sydney; Australia – Day 2

Today was the 2nd day for the most high profile and successful gaming expo in Australia – the Australasian Gaming Expo, which is being hosted by the Sydney Convention Centre at Darling Harbour.

It’s a key time for the gaming industry in Australia with all the regulation elements, responsible gambling initiatives and such, and most of the big boys of the industry were on hand to show off their wares, with some exhibitors demonstrating significant creative flair to help showoff their latest and greatest wares.

Our friends at Human Statue Bodyart had a couple of body models made up in bodypaint (Anastasia as a butterfly and Victoria as a panda) – complete with wings, for leading gaming brand Paltronics and its latest game ‘Jungle Madness’.

The expo centre itself is huge – 15,000 square metres (about the size of an Aussie Rules football oval) and this provided more than ample opportunity for over 750 slot games aka "pokies" to strut their stuff.

The Australasian Gaming Expo is by far the largest event of its type in Australia and one of the world’s biggest.

We learned through the grapevine that a trip for 2 to Las Vegas will be won by a lucky visitor on each of the 3 days of the Expo, and this is compliments of the Gaming Technologies Association which owns the event.

We understand that over 16,000 people have walked through the games thus far, with those in the business being the majority, and no doubt a few punters, checked through the gates (but note that the games on display do not accept coins or notes).

News…

Human Statue Bodyart helps make Paltronics…

Gaming firm Paltronics was once again looking for their fair share of attention by having a few body models made up in forest like bodypaint attire to compliment their selection of games, including the very popular ‘Jungle Madness’.

There’s little doubt that folks Paltronics knew that competitors of sorts, IGT, were going all out with an Elvis promotion (including imitator), and may have also noted their ‘Sex In The City’ promotional stand from last years show.

It’s always good to see Australian companies such as Paltronics take on international giants such as IGT and promotional models are just one of the weapons that gaming companies will continue to employ in the high stakes world of electronic gaming, and the folks from the Human Statue Bodyart creative arts agency certainly helped Paltronics make a positive splash today.

We hear that more bodypainted models are on the cards tomorrow (the 3rd and final day of the expo) so be sure to check the stands, with 11am to 2pm

News…

Shuffle Master promotes The Flintstones Slot…

"We are thrilled to be able to offer such an iconic brand as The Flintstones and we feel confident that it will take center stage at the show," said Adrian Halpenny, President of Shuffle Master Australasia. "Our game development team worked very hard to deliver a final product that demonstrated meticulous attention to detail in order to maintain the high quality and authenticity of the television series. As a result, The Flintstones is a breakthrough product that is not only highly enjoyable to play as a traditional gaming machine, but also brings the much-loved characters to life with entertaining and engaging features."

Since debuting on American television, The Flintstones has endured as one of the most recognized cartoon TV shows of all time and is still shown on TV around the world. The beloved characters of The Flintstones have been a part of our childhoods for decades, and this new game allows us to play and interact with them in new and exciting ways.

Preston Kevin Lewis, Managing Director of Warner Bros. Consumer Products ANZ, said, "It is testament to the enduring nature of The Flintstones brand that the likes of Fred, Barney, Wilma and Betty continue to reach new audiences in diverse areas. Shuffle Master is one of the world’s leading gaming suppliers and we’re sure these fantastic machines will provide consumers with yet another opportunity to fall in love with The Flintstones."

Designed to make a big impact on the gaming floor with its broad appeal, The Flintstones is a three-level standalone progressive, low-denomination product with a suite of exciting base games and attractive jackpot prizes. It also introduces Shuffle Master’s patented new "mini-reel" feature trigger that ignites the player’s anticipation during game play.

The game offers three interactive bonus features that provide players with the chance to win jackpots and credit prizes. Each bonus feature evokes classic scenes from the original TV show, such as the ten-pin challenge at Bedrock Bowl, the family night out at The Drive-In and the antics of Fred Flintstone’s lovable pet dinosaur in Dino’s Dig.

Every element has been carefully crafted to captivate players. The Flintstones will feature themed door trims with matching halo lighting, a unique character marquee with a built-in LCD top box, and re-mastered music and sound effects from the original TV show. The three launch games – Lioness, Peacock Garden and Tiger Power – will be supplemented with more games from Shuffle Master on an ongoing basis to keep the installations fresh and exciting.

Press Release…

IGT Highlights Innovative 3D Gaming Technology and a Star-studded Gaming Lineup at the Australasian Gaming Expo…

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 20, 2012 — International Game Technology (NYSE:IGT), a global leader in casino gaming entertainment and systems technology, announced today it will deliver new industry firsts for Australia’s gaming enthusiasts at the Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) Aug. 21 – 23 at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre in Sydney, Australia.

IGT will launch the 3D gaming technology MLD™ (Multi-Layer Display™), paired with the unveiling of one of the world’s most iconic pop culture brands, Elvis The King®. This new title is now available in Australia exclusively on the IGT bluechip Neo® Tower Top cabinet after successful launches in other global markets, along with many new games and products.

"IGT continues to provide our customers with strong game performance, the widest variety of games, the latest in systems innovation and world-class service, all of which will be on display at AGE," said Eric Tom, IGT executive vice president of Global Sales.

"Our research indicates that many players are entertainment seekers who are attracted to iconic brands and IGT delivers this with our pop culture hit Elvis The King®. This game has been adapted to suit the Australasian players’ playing style. The 3D capabilities of MLD with Elvis The King® also provides venues with a strong differentiator as they look to broaden gaming’s appeal and provide something special for players," said Tom. "Elvis The King® is packed with multiple features and number one hits."

IGT’s 3D MLD™ screens take gaming to another dimension in play. The 3D effect is simulated because the content exists on two separate LCD panels; one in front of the other which gives a depth of field, with game elements appearing and moving between the front and back screens. This allows for new game play options and heightened entertainment.

The line-up of over fifty games at AGE reflects IGT’s re-invigorated game design strategy with the legendary performance of games such as Siberian Storm® and Dangerous Beauty®. Additional games debuting at AGE include:

Black Widow® – a low denomination game with a ‘web capture’ feature during free games for the chance to accumulate additional credits.

Dakota Thunder® – featuring the ‘Thunder Shudder’.

A global leader in casino gaming entertainment and systems technology, IGT provides a holistic solution to the industry and its strength in gaming management systems and new interactive technologies will also be showcased at AGE.

The IGT Advantage Club® System will be demonstrated with new technologies such as Service Window, a small window that appears on the left hand side of the screen. The Service Window can be used for personalized player messaging and for service requests, adding a unique level of service for venues with the IGT system. The IGT Advantage Club® system is proving to be a winner with clubs in New South Wales.

IGT will again be playing host to industry experts who will present a range of topics including game floor design, customer service and systems. For more details on the free business seminar sessions visit www.igt.com.au/AGE12.

About IGT
International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) is a global leader in casino gaming entertainment and continues to transform the industry by translating casino player experiences to social, mobile and interactive environments for regulated markets around the world. IGT’s recent acquisition of Double Down Interactive provides engaging casino style entertainment to more than 5 million players monthly. More information about IGT is available at www.IGT.com or connect with IGT at @IGTNews or www.facebook.com/IGT.

© EPE, Reg. U.S. Pat & TM O_.

Dangerous Beauty and Black Widow were created by High 5 Games. For more information on High 5 Games, go to www.High5games.com

Pure Depth™, MLD®, Multi-Layer Display® and Actual Depth™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pure Depth, Inc. All other trademarks are registered trademarks or the property of their respective owners without the intent to infringe. www.puredepth.com. All trademarks or registered trademarks are owned by IGT (Australia) Pty. Limited or its related entities. All information is subject to change without notice. Game type availability is subject to jurisdictional approval.

Websites

Australasian Gaming Expo
www.austgamingexpo.com

Gaming Technologies Association
www.gamingta.com

PALtronics Australasia
www.paltronics.com.au

Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre
www.scec.com.au

Human Statue Bodyart
www.humanstatuebodyart.com.au

Human Statue Bodyart Flickr
www.flickr.com/photos/humanstatuebodyart

Eva Rinaldi Photography Flickr
www.flickr.com/evarinaldiphotography

Australasian Gaming Expo Trade Exhibition, Paltronics

Image by Eva Rinaldi Celebrity and Live Music Photographer
Australasian Gaming Expo report from Sydney; Australia – Day 2

Today was the 2nd day for the most high profile and successful gaming expo in Australia – the Australasian Gaming Expo, which is being hosted by the Sydney Convention Centre at Darling Harbour.

It’s a key time for the gaming industry in Australia with all the regulation elements, responsible gambling initiatives and such, and most of the big boys of the industry were on hand to show off their wares, with some exhibitors demonstrating significant creative flair to help showoff their latest and greatest wares.

Our friends at Human Statue Bodyart had a couple of body models made up in bodypaint (Anastasia as a butterfly and Victoria as a panda) – complete with wings, for leading gaming brand Paltronics and its latest game ‘Jungle Madness’.

The expo centre itself is huge – 15,000 square metres (about the size of an Aussie Rules football oval) and this provided more than ample opportunity for over 750 slot games aka "pokies" to strut their stuff.

The Australasian Gaming Expo is by far the largest event of its type in Australia and one of the world’s biggest.

We learned through the grapevine that a trip for 2 to Las Vegas will be won by a lucky visitor on each of the 3 days of the Expo, and this is compliments of the Gaming Technologies Association which owns the event.

We understand that over 16,000 people have walked through the games thus far, with those in the business being the majority, and no doubt a few punters, checked through the gates (but note that the games on display do not accept coins or notes).

News…

Human Statue Bodyart helps make Paltronics…

Gaming firm Paltronics was once again looking for their fair share of attention by having a few body models made up in forest like bodypaint attire to compliment their selection of games, including the very popular ‘Jungle Madness’.

There’s little doubt that folks Paltronics knew that competitors of sorts, IGT, were going all out with an Elvis promotion (including imitator), and may have also noted their ‘Sex In The City’ promotional stand from last years show.

It’s always good to see Australian companies such as Paltronics take on international giants such as IGT and promotional models are just one of the weapons that gaming companies will continue to employ in the high stakes world of electronic gaming, and the folks from the Human Statue Bodyart creative arts agency certainly helped Paltronics make a positive splash today.

We hear that more bodypainted models are on the cards tomorrow (the 3rd and final day of the expo) so be sure to check the stands, with 11am to 2pm

News…

Shuffle Master promotes The Flintstones Slot…

"We are thrilled to be able to offer such an iconic brand as The Flintstones and we feel confident that it will take center stage at the show," said Adrian Halpenny, President of Shuffle Master Australasia. "Our game development team worked very hard to deliver a final product that demonstrated meticulous attention to detail in order to maintain the high quality and authenticity of the television series. As a result, The Flintstones is a breakthrough product that is not only highly enjoyable to play as a traditional gaming machine, but also brings the much-loved characters to life with entertaining and engaging features."

Since debuting on American television, The Flintstones has endured as one of the most recognized cartoon TV shows of all time and is still shown on TV around the world. The beloved characters of The Flintstones have been a part of our childhoods for decades, and this new game allows us to play and interact with them in new and exciting ways.

Preston Kevin Lewis, Managing Director of Warner Bros. Consumer Products ANZ, said, "It is testament to the enduring nature of The Flintstones brand that the likes of Fred, Barney, Wilma and Betty continue to reach new audiences in diverse areas. Shuffle Master is one of the world’s leading gaming suppliers and we’re sure these fantastic machines will provide consumers with yet another opportunity to fall in love with The Flintstones."

Designed to make a big impact on the gaming floor with its broad appeal, The Flintstones is a three-level standalone progressive, low-denomination product with a suite of exciting base games and attractive jackpot prizes. It also introduces Shuffle Master’s patented new "mini-reel" feature trigger that ignites the player’s anticipation during game play.

The game offers three interactive bonus features that provide players with the chance to win jackpots and credit prizes. Each bonus feature evokes classic scenes from the original TV show, such as the ten-pin challenge at Bedrock Bowl, the family night out at The Drive-In and the antics of Fred Flintstone’s lovable pet dinosaur in Dino’s Dig.

Every element has been carefully crafted to captivate players. The Flintstones will feature themed door trims with matching halo lighting, a unique character marquee with a built-in LCD top box, and re-mastered music and sound effects from the original TV show. The three launch games – Lioness, Peacock Garden and Tiger Power – will be supplemented with more games from Shuffle Master on an ongoing basis to keep the installations fresh and exciting.

Press Release…

IGT Highlights Innovative 3D Gaming Technology and a Star-studded Gaming Lineup at the Australasian Gaming Expo…

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 20, 2012 — International Game Technology (NYSE:IGT), a global leader in casino gaming entertainment and systems technology, announced today it will deliver new industry firsts for Australia’s gaming enthusiasts at the Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) Aug. 21 – 23 at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre in Sydney, Australia.

IGT will launch the 3D gaming technology MLD™ (Multi-Layer Display™), paired with the unveiling of one of the world’s most iconic pop culture brands, Elvis The King®. This new title is now available in Australia exclusively on the IGT bluechip Neo® Tower Top cabinet after successful launches in other global markets, along with many new games and products.

"IGT continues to provide our customers with strong game performance, the widest variety of games, the latest in systems innovation and world-class service, all of which will be on display at AGE," said Eric Tom, IGT executive vice president of Global Sales.

"Our research indicates that many players are entertainment seekers who are attracted to iconic brands and IGT delivers this with our pop culture hit Elvis The King®. This game has been adapted to suit the Australasian players’ playing style. The 3D capabilities of MLD with Elvis The King® also provides venues with a strong differentiator as they look to broaden gaming’s appeal and provide something special for players," said Tom. "Elvis The King® is packed with multiple features and number one hits."

IGT’s 3D MLD™ screens take gaming to another dimension in play. The 3D effect is simulated because the content exists on two separate LCD panels; one in front of the other which gives a depth of field, with game elements appearing and moving between the front and back screens. This allows for new game play options and heightened entertainment.

The line-up of over fifty games at AGE reflects IGT’s re-invigorated game design strategy with the legendary performance of games such as Siberian Storm® and Dangerous Beauty®. Additional games debuting at AGE include:

Black Widow® – a low denomination game with a ‘web capture’ feature during free games for the chance to accumulate additional credits.

Dakota Thunder® – featuring the ‘Thunder Shudder’.

A global leader in casino gaming entertainment and systems technology, IGT provides a holistic solution to the industry and its strength in gaming management systems and new interactive technologies will also be showcased at AGE.

The IGT Advantage Club® System will be demonstrated with new technologies such as Service Window, a small window that appears on the left hand side of the screen. The Service Window can be used for personalized player messaging and for service requests, adding a unique level of service for venues with the IGT system. The IGT Advantage Club® system is proving to be a winner with clubs in New South Wales.

IGT will again be playing host to industry experts who will present a range of topics including game floor design, customer service and systems. For more details on the free business seminar sessions visit www.igt.com.au/AGE12.

About IGT
International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) is a global leader in casino gaming entertainment and continues to transform the industry by translating casino player experiences to social, mobile and interactive environments for regulated markets around the world. IGT’s recent acquisition of Double Down Interactive provides engaging casino style entertainment to more than 5 million players monthly. More information about IGT is available at www.IGT.com or connect with IGT at @IGTNews or www.facebook.com/IGT.

© EPE, Reg. U.S. Pat & TM O_.

Dangerous Beauty and Black Widow were created by High 5 Games. For more information on High 5 Games, go to www.High5games.com

Pure Depth™, MLD®, Multi-Layer Display® and Actual Depth™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pure Depth, Inc. All other trademarks are registered trademarks or the property of their respective owners without the intent to infringe. www.puredepth.com. All trademarks or registered trademarks are owned by IGT (Australia) Pty. Limited or its related entities. All information is subject to change without notice. Game type availability is subject to jurisdictional approval.

Websites

Australasian Gaming Expo
www.austgamingexpo.com

Gaming Technologies Association
www.gamingta.com

PALtronics Australasia
www.paltronics.com.au

Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre
www.scec.com.au

Human Statue Bodyart
www.humanstatuebodyart.com.au

Human Statue Bodyart Flickr
www.flickr.com/photos/humanstatuebodyart

Eva Rinaldi Photography Flickr
www.flickr.com/evarinaldiphotography

Australasian Gaming Expo Trade Exhibition, Paltronics

Image by Eva Rinaldi Celebrity and Live Music Photographer
Australasian Gaming Expo report from Sydney; Australia – Day 2

Today was the 2nd day for the most high profile and successful gaming expo in Australia – the Australasian Gaming Expo, which is being hosted by the Sydney Convention Centre at Darling Harbour.

It’s a key time for the gaming industry in Australia with all the regulation elements, responsible gambling initiatives and such, and most of the big boys of the industry were on hand to show off their wares, with some exhibitors demonstrating significant creative flair to help showoff their latest and greatest wares.

Our friends at Human Statue Bodyart had a couple of body models made up in bodypaint (Anastasia as a butterfly and Victoria as a panda) – complete with wings, for leading gaming brand Paltronics and its latest game ‘Jungle Madness’.

The expo centre itself is huge – 15,000 square metres (about the size of an Aussie Rules football oval) and this provided more than ample opportunity for over 750 slot games aka "pokies" to strut their stuff.

The Australasian Gaming Expo is by far the largest event of its type in Australia and one of the world’s biggest.

We learned through the grapevine that a trip for 2 to Las Vegas will be won by a lucky visitor on each of the 3 days of the Expo, and this is compliments of the Gaming Technologies Association which owns the event.

We understand that over 16,000 people have walked through the games thus far, with those in the business being the majority, and no doubt a few punters, checked through the gates (but note that the games on display do not accept coins or notes).

News…

Human Statue Bodyart helps make Paltronics…

Gaming firm Paltronics was once again looking for their fair share of attention by having a few body models made up in forest like bodypaint attire to compliment their selection of games, including the very popular ‘Jungle Madness’.

There’s little doubt that folks Paltronics knew that competitors of sorts, IGT, were going all out with an Elvis promotion (including imitator), and may have also noted their ‘Sex In The City’ promotional stand from last years show.

It’s always good to see Australian companies such as Paltronics take on international giants such as IGT and promotional models are just one of the weapons that gaming companies will continue to employ in the high stakes world of electronic gaming, and the folks from the Human Statue Bodyart creative arts agency certainly helped Paltronics make a positive splash today.

We hear that more bodypainted models are on the cards tomorrow (the 3rd and final day of the expo) so be sure to check the stands, with 11am to 2pm

News…

Shuffle Master promotes The Flintstones Slot…

"We are thrilled to be able to offer such an iconic brand as The Flintstones and we feel confident that it will take center stage at the show," said Adrian Halpenny, President of Shuffle Master Australasia. "Our game development team worked very hard to deliver a final product that demonstrated meticulous attention to detail in order to maintain the high quality and authenticity of the television series. As a result, The Flintstones is a breakthrough product that is not only highly enjoyable to play as a traditional gaming machine, but also brings the much-loved characters to life with entertaining and engaging features."

Since debuting on American television, The Flintstones has endured as one of the most recognized cartoon TV shows of all time and is still shown on TV around the world. The beloved characters of The Flintstones have been a part of our childhoods for decades, and this new game allows us to play and interact with them in new and exciting ways.

Preston Kevin Lewis, Managing Director of Warner Bros. Consumer Products ANZ, said, "It is testament to the enduring nature of The Flintstones brand that the likes of Fred, Barney, Wilma and Betty continue to reach new audiences in diverse areas. Shuffle Master is one of the world’s leading gaming suppliers and we’re sure these fantastic machines will provide consumers with yet another opportunity to fall in love with The Flintstones."

Designed to make a big impact on the gaming floor with its broad appeal, The Flintstones is a three-level standalone progressive, low-denomination product with a suite of exciting base games and attractive jackpot prizes. It also introduces Shuffle Master’s patented new "mini-reel" feature trigger that ignites the player’s anticipation during game play.

The game offers three interactive bonus features that provide players with the chance to win jackpots and credit prizes. Each bonus feature evokes classic scenes from the original TV show, such as the ten-pin challenge at Bedrock Bowl, the family night out at The Drive-In and the antics of Fred Flintstone’s lovable pet dinosaur in Dino’s Dig.

Every element has been carefully crafted to captivate players. The Flintstones will feature themed door trims with matching halo lighting, a unique character marquee with a built-in LCD top box, and re-mastered music and sound effects from the original TV show. The three launch games – Lioness, Peacock Garden and Tiger Power – will be supplemented with more games from Shuffle Master on an ongoing basis to keep the installations fresh and exciting.

Press Release…

IGT Highlights Innovative 3D Gaming Technology and a Star-studded Gaming Lineup at the Australasian Gaming Expo…

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 20, 2012 — International Game Technology (NYSE:IGT), a global leader in casino gaming entertainment and systems technology, announced today it will deliver new industry firsts for Australia’s gaming enthusiasts at the Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) Aug. 21 – 23 at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre in Sydney, Australia.

IGT will launch the 3D gaming technology MLD™ (Multi-Layer Display™), paired with the unveiling of one of the world’s most iconic pop culture brands, Elvis The King®. This new title is now available in Australia exclusively on the IGT bluechip Neo® Tower Top cabinet after successful launches in other global markets, along with many new games and products.

"IGT continues to provide our customers with strong game performance, the widest variety of games, the latest in systems innovation and world-class service, all of which will be on display at AGE," said Eric Tom, IGT executive vice president of Global Sales.

"Our research indicates that many players are entertainment seekers who are attracted to iconic brands and IGT delivers this with our pop culture hit Elvis The King®. This game has been adapted to suit the Australasian players’ playing style. The 3D capabilities of MLD with Elvis The King® also provides venues with a strong differentiator as they look to broaden gaming’s appeal and provide something special for players," said Tom. "Elvis The King® is packed with multiple features and number one hits."

IGT’s 3D MLD™ screens take gaming to another dimension in play. The 3D effect is simulated because the content exists on two separate LCD panels; one in front of the other which gives a depth of field, with game elements appearing and moving between the front and back screens. This allows for new game play options and heightened entertainment.

The line-up of over fifty games at AGE reflects IGT’s re-invigorated game design strategy with the legendary performance of games such as Siberian Storm® and Dangerous Beauty®. Additional games debuting at AGE include:

Black Widow® – a low denomination game with a ‘web capture’ feature during free games for the chance to accumulate additional credits.

Dakota Thunder® – featuring the ‘Thunder Shudder’.

A global leader in casino gaming entertainment and systems technology, IGT provides a holistic solution to the industry and its strength in gaming management systems and new interactive technologies will also be showcased at AGE.

The IGT Advantage Club® System will be demonstrated with new technologies such as Service Window, a small window that appears on the left hand side of the screen. The Service Window can be used for personalized player messaging and for service requests, adding a unique level of service for venues with the IGT system. The IGT Advantage Club® system is proving to be a winner with clubs in New South Wales.

IGT will again be playing host to industry experts who will present a range of topics including game floor design, customer service and systems. For more details on the free business seminar sessions visit www.igt.com.au/AGE12.

About IGT
International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) is a global leader in casino gaming entertainment and continues to transform the industry by translating casino player experiences to social, mobile and interactive environments for regulated markets around the world. IGT’s recent acquisition of Double Down Interactive provides engaging casino style entertainment to more than 5 million players monthly. More information about IGT is available at www.IGT.com or connect with IGT at @IGTNews or www.facebook.com/IGT.

© EPE, Reg. U.S. Pat & TM O_.

Dangerous Beauty and Black Widow were created by High 5 Games. For more information on High 5 Games, go to www.High5games.com

Pure Depth™, MLD®, Multi-Layer Display® and Actual Depth™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pure Depth, Inc. All other trademarks are registered trademarks or the property of their respective owners without the intent to infringe. www.puredepth.com. All trademarks or registered trademarks are owned by IGT (Australia) Pty. Limited or its related entities. All information is subject to change without notice. Game type availability is subject to jurisdictional approval.

Websites

Australasian Gaming Expo
www.austgamingexpo.com

Gaming Technologies Association
www.gamingta.com

PALtronics Australasia
www.paltronics.com.au

Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre
www.scec.com.au

Human Statue Bodyart
www.humanstatuebodyart.com.au

Human Statue Bodyart Flickr
www.flickr.com/photos/humanstatuebodyart

Eva Rinaldi Photography Flickr
www.flickr.com/evarinaldiphotography

Cool Turning Elements images

Cool Turning Elements images

Klarm Machining

A couple of good turning components photos I found:

“The Companion” By Bulova Model-206 Portable AM Tube Radio

Image by Andrew Pilling
This Teal Blue &quotCompanion&quot by Bulova transportable AM radio, model 206 was a good (curbside) uncover. The physique was in fairly very good condition, so I opened the back of the radio and noticed that the two (ancient) D batteries have been corroded and brought on mild staining with no apparent harm to the interior. I also noticed that one particular of the four vacuum tubes, a (1U5) tube was MIA. Right after a appear-see in the tube bible which informed me that there were comparable tubes with different pin allocations but, there weren’t any identical substitution tubes. I was in a position to locate and replace the (1u5) vacuum tube. Subsequent without having performing any type of tests, I rolled the dice and turned it on. &quotEUREKA&quot as soon as again an additional roadside discover started up and worked, then the inevitably dreaded (par for the course) obligatorily telltale HUM of all HUMS became really apparent. So I turned on and warmed up my favorite and trustworthy VTVM-voltmeter (the Hewlett Packard 410B). With voltmeter probes in hands, I went appropriate to the usual suspect, The infamous electrolytic filter capacitor. It was shot so I left it in place, being that they are a Royal discomfort on my patience to desolder, take away, disassemble and gut out the filter caps fragile cylindrical cardboard housing to be stuffed with three new electrolytic capacitors, then reassemble and solder the component back into location, So I performed a bypass using 3 new e-caps, carefully tucking them inside of the tightly cramped beneath carriage of the chassis. I turned it on and the HUM was no longer noticeable, &quotVOILA&quot it functions. This Bulova &quotCompanion&quot portable radio will be a nice addition to my collection.

Google’s Master Program

Image by jurvetson
The Master Strategy has several paths. Some turn to the dark side of Skynet, and most lead to user happiness…

(Text is a lot more readable at full size, or subsequent frame)

Laboratorium Solaris: back into action

Image by Sergei Golyshev (reloaded 🙂
06.01.2015, 11:45 (UT+3), clear cold winter day, -17&degC, the Sun is eight&deg above horizont and looks like as if being observed by way of the flowing water.

The image looks satifactory at 500 pix size.

WARNING! Sun is hazardous, use suitable filters for observing and imaging!

Canon 60Da by way of BP Hyperion Zoom eight-24 mm eyepiece on Coronado PST more than photo-tripod.
Aperture 40 mm
Native focal length 400 mm
Projection focal length 24 mm
Television = 1/200 s
Av ~f/20
ISO 200
Capturing application: NA
Exposures: 7 out of 28 (poor seeing, extremely poor). RAW pictures were converted into monochrome and adjusted for some more contrast in Canon DPP and exported as 16 bit TIFF. Each and every frame was calibrated with master dark made of median of 10 dark frames and master bias produced in the same way from 20 offset frames.
Master calibration frames, substraction and pre-alignment had been made in ImageJ.
Frames were analysed and stacked in Autostakkert2! 2.3.021alpha (specially for stacking H&alpha photos, ha-ha :), resulting image was subjected to Richardson-Lucy deconvolution (Cauchy type PSF, 3,six units, 7 iterations) and was sent to Photoshop for &quotcreative&quot clean-up, downsampling and coloration.

Note: this is quick exposure image, so the red channel dominates, which is right. But I have followed the effortless way of turning raw images into monochrome in raw converter. This algorithm behaves like as if it makes a sum of all channels and somehow weights the contribution of red and blue in relation to green. But green channel includes largely its personal noise and other junk elements. Perhaps it really is greater to not to do this, but extract red from color image and then down-sample it ,5x to smooth de-Baeyring artifacts? Hmm…

Cool Edm Grinding photos

Cool Edm Grinding photos

Klarm Machining

Some cool edm grinding pictures:

Shanghai Stampede 2014 ‘critical mass’ lesson: “DEMASSIFY – DO NOT JOIN THE MASSES – BACK TO HUMAN SCALE”

Image by Imaginary Museum Projects: News Tableaus
Shanghai Stampede 2014 ‘critical mass’ lesson: &quotDEMASSIFY – DO NOT JOIN THE MASSES – BACK TO HUMAN SCALE&quot

line 1) 临界质量 &quotCritical Mass&quot (science term/tipping point)

line two) 请勿加入群众 &quotDo not join the masses&quot (social/political term and a negation of Maoist ideology whereby there is always the incentive of the Communist Celebration (who claims to lead the masses) to ‘join the masses’.
–
&quotCrucial mass is the amount of fissile material necessary to sustain nuclear fission. Far more normally, ‘critical mass’ is similar to the tipping point notion&quot

De-Massify verb (used with object), demassified, demassifying.
1. to trigger (society or a social technique) to turn into much less uniform or centralized diversify or decentralize.
2. to break (some thing standardized or homogeneous) into elements that appeal to individual tastes or unique interests.&quot
–
… at a certain tipping point the SPECTACLE begins to CONSUME it is personal SPECTATORS, quantity alterations high quality, especailly of crowds, ‘critical mass’ was attainded at the Bund in Shanghai on New Year’s eve (1):

Commemorating the December 31 2014 SHANGHAI STAMPEDE at the Bund

Calling for a DE-MASSIFICATION of competing world cities with their spectacular festivities, all trying to have the greatest show on earth.

What we need is a renaissance of diversified human scale enjoyments at numerous locations, a revaluation of neighborhood and neighbourhood.

A government ‘of the people’ would launch directives and slogans like:

RAISE THE BANNER OF INTIMACY

DO NOT JOIN THE MASSES

BACK TO HUMAN SCALE
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Exciting adequate the Hong Kong ‘South China Morning Pos’t (constantly properly informed on mainland China) runs right now (3/1/2015) an article with this heading:

&quotCensors suppress Shanghai stampede coverage as blame game starts&quot with a sub-line &quotLocal media sources say unprecedented difficult controls imposed on news of the tragedy&quot and the very first lines… &quotShanghai authorities have brought down a wall of strict censorship on neighborhood coverage of Wednesday night’s deadly stampede, as questions mount more than how such a tragedy could have occurred in the mainland’s wealthiest and very best-managed city. // Local sources said the censorship was &quotunprecedented and harsh&quot and officials were worried that they could be blamed for the stampede that killed at least 36 individuals. // A police supply mentioned several Huangpu district officials and police have been likely to lose their jobs more than the incident.&quot
www.scmp.com/news/china/write-up/1673119/censors-suppress-…

Of course this tragedy is not simply because of a specific predicament in 1 of the largest Chinese cities, ‘stampedes’ happen all over the planet, in all kind of differing scenarios. (1) Nonetheless mass gatherings, festivities, tend to be one particular of the frequent causes. If a single desires to avert reoccurring than government and city authorities – from all over the planet – want to reassess mass-gatherings and festivities, start steering away from them, initiate gatherings on a more human scale, cease pushing huge numbers in every little thing all the time. Stampede examples adequate that could have been prevented, in the sphere of giant football stadiums and mass-prades, with one current infamous instance in Germany, about which I wrote this essay in the year 2010:

MASSE MENSCH GERMANY: FROM Adore PARADE TO Really like STAMPEDE or how really like was lost in a crowd July 24, 2010 by Tjebbe van Tijen.
limpingmessenger.wordpress.com/2010/07/24/masse-mensch-ge…

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(1) Crucial MASS I quote a web page from the South China Morning Post with this big size image (2250×3000 pixels)…. (this as direct access to the news paper’s web site for a certain web page might be limited):

&quotA mainland photojournalist at the scene of the New Year’s Eve stampede in Shanghai sensed one thing was wrong minutes just before the crush started. Recalling his narrow brush with death, Guo Xianzhong, 36, a Southern Metropolis News photographer going to from Guangzhou, stated the Bund seemed overcrowded as he waited to ring in the new year. Guo was capable to escape the crush and the photographs and video he took from the centre of the stampede captured the incident in vivid detail, going viral on the web. They supplied a blow-by-blow account of the stampede prior to official accounts were released. They also helped to set the record straight about some misunderstandings, including claims that the stampede was linked to a scramble for coupons to a nearby nightclub. &quotThe location was certainly overcrowded, there have been screams and cries. My instinct as a journalist told me something’s going to come about,&quot Guo said. He mentioned he climbed onto a rubbish bin, and from there managed to get on leading of a wall beside the staircase exactly where the stampede took location. That spot gave him not only safety from the crush but also a complete view of what occurred on the ground.&quot
This is a direct hyperlink to that image:
www.scmp.com/sites/default/files/2015/01/03/stampede_push…

(2) List of human stampedes on Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_human_stampedes

When In Rome

Image by danielle_blue
a Symbiotic Celebration at Ground Zero

When In Rome

Image by danielle_blue
a Symbiotic Celebration at Ground Zero

Cool Surface Grinding pictures

Cool Surface Grinding pictures

Klarm Machining

Some cool surface grinding images:

Minox Contax Racetrack Playa

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Racetrack Playa in Death Valley National Park.

For most of the year Racetrack Playa in Death Valley, California is a dry lake, a completely flat expanse of cracked white clay. There are a few scattered stones on the surface, from a handful of centimetres in diameter to half a metre. Some of the stones have trails hundreds of metres long displaying that they have moved across the ground – but how?

Nobody has noticed 1 in motion, but geologists have tracked the stones progress for years, usually in March.

The most likely explanation entails the spring weather. Rain and melting snow from the surrounding hills leaves a lot of of the rocks partly-submerged in enormous, shallow pools. As temperatures fall at evening, ice can form a collar around the base of a rock. This creates enough buoyancy for strong winds to overcome friction with the lake bed. This is only possible simply because of the flatness of the Playa, which allows wind to gust at 90 mph close to the ground.

In any case, the movement probably on lasts less than a minute and might only happen every many years. This is probably why the sailing stones of Racetrack Playa have remained a single of the world’s more elusive climate phenomena.
-The Guardian

Sharan Miniature Contax I on expired Minox Minocolor 100 film.