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Gas engine bike
stefb #
What are the laws about riding them in a bike lane?
edward m #
50 cc or smaller to be street legal. Chinese measure the displacement diffently than the English American way. 80cc Chinese= 66cc English. So all the 80cc motor bicycles you see are not street legal.
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Steven #
PA Title 75 section 3309c: "Lanes limited to specific use.–Official traffic-control devices may be erected to restrict the use of specified lanes to specified classes or types of traffic or vehicles, including multioccupant vehicles or car pools, and drivers of vehicles shall obey the directions of every such device."
The federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices shows standard markings, including bike lane markings. Section 9C.04 says "Pavement markings designate that portion of the roadway for preferential use by bicyclists. Markings inform all road users of the restricted nature of the bicycle lane."
This page explains how PA defers to the federal MUTCD for its markings, with some exceptions. Unfortunately the links that explain the exceptions are not working. But let's assume PA uses federal rules for the meaning of bike lane markings.
The state uses the term Pedalcycle for bicycles, and defines it as a "vehicle propelled solely by human-powered pedals". The feds use the term bicycle in the MUTCD, and define it as "a pedal-powered vehicle upon which the human operator sits" (no "solely").
It's clear that a gas-engine bike is not a pedalcycle under PA law. But if it's powered both by pedals and a motor, it might be considered a bicycle by the federal MUCTD. If so, it would be allowed in bike lanes, I think, despite PA using a narrower definition for its laws specific to pedalcycles. But it's possible the federal rule means "only powered by pedals" even if it doesn't say so exactly. In that case they'd be prohibited in bike lanes.
Steven #
tl;dr version: It's not really clear.
Ahlir #
Hm. Does the word "pedal" restrict things to foot-powered gear trains? What about those hand-cranked cycles that some handicapped riders use to get around?
Steven #
That's a good point. Both PA and the feds specify pedals, and as neither specifically defines the term (as far as I can tell), the usual meaning of "foot-operated" has to be assumed. They both should be rewritten to accommodate handcycles. (And the federal one should be rewritten to clearly specify if it means human-powered only, or partially human-powered.)
bicycle heaven #
I have built many styles, and one of the first in Pittsburgh building them in bunches with many size motors 20 years ago till 2 years ago,,,no one knows the law of the motor bicycles it seems,,call the state boys they all have a dif answer
StuInMcCandless #
I would never call a policeman for interpretation of the law. They are human, just like us, and aside from having some authority, are not any better informed than we are, and often less so. As we have found out from past experience in other matters, this also extends to magistrates.
Are there case histories in PA on this topic? I have the feeling that this is a little used and possible poorly covered part of vehicular law. Maybe the better question to ask is, What *should* the law be? Then let's go about getting that enacted, and the populace (and the law enforcement system) properly educated about that. Otherwise, we and countless others will be namby-pambying around on what-does-it-say-really for years to come.
Steven #
No idea on case law. I don't know if that info's easily searchable (without maybe paying LexisNexis or somebody like that).
As far as what the law should say, the easy cases are if a vehicle is always 100% human-powered, or never human-powered. But what if it can be human-powered but it's got a motor too? I think that should be OK too if the motor's wimpy enough (low maximum speed, or low horsepower?).
Just sticking pedals on a motorcycle shouldn't let it use the bike lane, but a bike with some small electric assist feature for hills seems OK to me.
StuInMcCandless #
I passed a power-assist bike in West View tonight, going the opposite way. I had a light downhill grade, he had the uphill, and I'd guess we were going about the same speed. Tiny engine, I have no idea of the specs, but it had to be sub-50cc.
I am grudgingly OK with these, kinda. Given people's proclivity to put ignorance to the most optimum use, I think an engine displacement limit would be an easy way to limit access.
bicycle heaven #
I guess your right what would a State Policeman know hes only human thought he s giving you the ticket.It would be like calling up Obama for any info about anything, hes only human and passes laws with out your vote so that's ok right, My point is if the Police don't know and Obama does not know your going to get it in the end no matter what,,,
Steven #
Would an engine displacement limit only apply to gas-powered vehicles? I'd prefer a law that's not specific to a certain technology, or that uses units specific to it.
reddan #
IIRC, the European standard is that the assist must produce less than 250 watts of power (roughly 1/3hp), and cut out over 15 mph.
I don't know if those are the "right" numbers for coexistence on shared paths , but defining permissible assist based on power output and maximum speed makes more sense to me than to define it based on specific technologies.
Mikhail #
CC (cubic centimeters) are fr combustion engines. We need to limit RPMs also. Formula 1 engines are just 3 liters but could have 16,000 RPMs. GP Motorcycles have 600 CC but almost the same 13,000 RPMs. And some small engines for models (car, motorcycles) could have 25 CC and over 15,000 RPMs and provide a lot of power. So Dan is right limiting by power units watts (j/s) would be more universal.
StuInMcCandless #
Watts, horsepower. Same thing.
Mikhail #
Not that simple. :) Watts are Watts, while HP could be imperial or metric — http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/272384/horsepower
bicycle heaven #
I have a few friends that are Policeman and I will see what they know but again so many laws no one knows the answer to this. I think gas engine types will not be out long as they make noise and have gas and oil leaks and such and take more work than they are worth. I see the electric bikes beating out gas types and such and are quiet easy to use and work great. I love them they are great for older people and easy to control and have lots of power. I think they are as safe as bicycles and people on bikes abuse the trail as much as people on electric bikes depends on the one using the item right ?,,,I have people fly by me on the trail going way too fast on bikes with motors or any assist ,,,anyways I think safety depends on the one using what ever type bicycle they use,,,,,so look up the laws go nuts while I ride a gas, electric or a regular bike no one ever bothered me on any bike I rode.
n3glv #
Plain and simple response from an electric bike rider (or was till today when mine was STOLEN)
50cc+ is a MOTORCYCLE, inspection, m-endorsement yadda yadda.
Most of the china bike motors are 60-80cc
Have had this discussion with many gas bike owners and their statement
Please keep an eye out for my red girls electric bike around North Side.
Mick #
There was a guy who lived accross the street from me that had a gas-assisted bike. It was loud.
I live at Parkview and they Blvd of the Allies. One evening he went down Parkview and Swinburn to Greenfield Ave and I could tell by the sound that he made a left on Greenfield. According to Google maps, that is 0.7 miles away.
Same corner, I saw a guy coasting on a bike off the Anderson Bridge on the sidewalk. He was going about 15 mph. He went around the sharp corner left onto the Parkview sidewalk. He neither pedaled, nor slowed at all, so I'm guessing he had an electric assist bike.
His speed – and utter silence – on the sidewalk struck me as seriously unsafe.
I imainge that if I'm still around in 20 years, I'll have an electric assist bike (or even trike). I can't imagine getting up , say, Bates on my own power at 80 years old would be fun.
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Written Monday, July 18, 2011 By Richard WalkerView author's profile
Adam Jensen is already a badass without weapons, so put a gun in his hand and he's an uber-badass. That's clearly evident in this latest behind the scenes trailer for Deus Ex: Human Revolution, which zones in on the combat in the game, with a look at the weaponry, the augmentations and the gadgets that you'll be able to play with during your missions.
For example, you can use cover, lure a guard over to where he thinks you might be and leave a makeshift proximity mine there for him to stumble into. All you have to do is combine a frag grenade and a mine in your inventory to create a 'frag mine', which does the same job as a proximity mine, but with added 'oomph'.
Then there's the handguns and rifles that you can pimp out with all manner of parts and additions to make them not only work more efficiently, but look much cooler too. Take a look at that rifle with the silencer. Nice, yes? You can also purchase augmentations to reduce recoil and improve accuracy and so on, making Jensen a crack shot.
It's no secret that we have high hopes for Deus Ex: Human Revolution, so watch the new combat trailer, get excited and prepare for the game's launch on August 23rd in North America and August 26th in Europe.

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The concept is utterly brilliant: all the chocolate-based baked goods you could want, but in portion sizes suited for one or two people, not a family of 12. The cookie recipes make 5 to 8 cookies, the cupcakes come in batches of 2, 3, or 4, and the cakes and tarts are all miniature, like those sweet little creations you drool over at your favorite corner bakery. They're perfect for the single person or couples living together (in fact, a lot of the cakes are so darling looking that they'd make perfect endings to romantic dinners for two. If only we'd had this book in time for Valentine's Day!).
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Manga/Anime Beauty #9 - Rini-tanJournal Entry: Sun Dec 1, 2013, 3:47 PM
Manga/Anime Beauty - An Interview with Riniuu
Manga/Anime / Digital Media / Paintings / SAIHello! Today is a beautiful day.... a day for a new interview!
Welcome to the ninth issue of Manga/Anime Beauty.
After several requests, I interview a star within the dA M/A world, an incredibly talented, kind and lovely european artist - Riniuu !
I love her art so much, her style is so special and her digital painting is to die for. I'm so glad she agreed to be interviewed - thank you so much!
I hope you guys will like this interview, and right after it don't miss the chance to visit her gallery if you haven't already, her art is fantastic!
Now, let's get started!
Please note: All the artworks featured on this article were chosen by the deviants themselves, and are considered by them their most meaningful pieces.
Hey, Riniuu! I hope you're fine.So, why don't you start this interview presenting yourself to our friends here and telling us a bit about you?
Hi~! I'm good, thank you.
Ehem, nice to meet you everyone! My name is Rini and I'm 18 years old manga artist from Finland. ヘ( ̄ω ̄ヘ)
"I think this is one of my best artworks ever. It turned out just like I wanted it to look like."
Now, tell us: why did you choose Manga/Anime as your art style to begin with?Well, I've loved to draw since a little kid but I found manga/anime style when I was about 11-12 years old. I was a huge fan of Pokemon so it inspired me to try manga/anime style.
On the follow-up of this question, what is your story with Digital art, and why did you choose to work with this media? And when it comes to Traditional, do you work ever work with it, or you're exclusively a digital artist?
I started my journey with traditional art many years ago. About 2 or 3 years ago my father bought me a drawing tablet. I started practicing with it and in no time I became better and better. Before I got this drawing tablet my sketchbooks were full of drawings but now they're completely empty. I think it's kind of sad that I've stopped drawing traditionally. I wish someday I could get back those old days because in traditional drawing there's something enigmatic that you can't get in digital drawing. I still draw traditionally once in a while but very seldom. Anyway, I chose digital drawing because it has so many possibilities and I think it's easier. ヽ(*≧ω≦)ノ
How was your journey in becoming who you are today, as an artist? Feel free to share any stories you might have, as well.
I was about 14 years old when I made my very first speedpaint video and uploaded it to YouTube. I made more speedpaints and my channel on YouTube became more popular day by day. Then one day one of my so called "fans" asked me that do I have deviantART account. Well, back then I didn't even know what was deviantART. I made some research and found out what it was, then I just couldn't resist to join. o 3 o I was known as "finraion" for a long time until I decided to change my artist name to "Rini-tan". I was really bad at drawing when I joined dA so I wasn't very popular. I really don't know how it's possible my art is so popular today. (」゜ロ゜)」
"Simple but creepy. This piece is one of my best single layer drawings."
It is said that digital art is "taking over the world", per say, and it is indeed the medium used by most of the Manga/Anime artists nowadays. Many say it's even easier to work with it than with traditional tools. Do you agree with that statement or not, and why?
I absolutely agree with it. As I said before; it is easier. I don't know is it easier to beginners but it's easier to people who changed from traditional to digital art. Digital art is easier because you don't need paper, pen, many colored pencils and other tools. All you need is computer, drawing tablet and drawing software.
Tell us: Traditional versus Digital: What are the advantages and disadvantages you see on each of them, and what is your favourite?
Interesting question. I think that advantages of traditional art are that you can really feel what you're doing. And also you can move the drawings easily, like if you want to show your friend a drawing you don't have to open your computer to do that. Disadvantages of traditional art are the number of tools and that how much space they take. Probably the worst thing in traditional drawing is that you can't just press "Ctrl + Z" to undo something. (; ̄Д ̄)
Regarding digital art it's kind of conversely; it's really easy to fix the mistakes but you can't really feel it. The drawing is inside the computer screen ... All you can do is look at it, you can't take it out of there unless you print it out. I still prefer digital art because of its many properties and possibilities.
"Calm atmosphere is the keyword of this image. Blue is the main color in this piece, it's not my favourite color but in this piece it looks really good."
So, on the subject 'tools of the trade' . Which is your program of choice to do art, and why? Have you ever tried working with other programs besides this one, and if so, what's your opinion on them?
I use Paint Tool SAI for everything. It has everything you need to draw manga/anime. I also use Photoshop Elements 6 to make some effects and texts I can't make in SAI. Gimp is good for making .gif files but I don't recommend to use it for drawing. Telling the truth ... It's piece of rabbit poop. (ノ ゜Д゜)ノ ︵ ┻━┻
"Absolutely one of my all time favourites. Isn't she just so adorable?"
I joined February 14th 2012 and that was also the day when I found deviantART first time. One of my "fans" told me about this community.
We'd like to know: how, and when have you found deviantART for the first time?
On the topic of influences, what is the importance deviantART had to your art, since you joined this site as a member?
deviantART have been really important to me and my art. I think it's great that I can share my art with people around the world. dA also has an effect on my personal life. I love to read people's comments and see their art.
( Featured by Damaged927 )
"Daily Deviation! I love the colors in this one."
As we can see, you have already gotten a Daily Deviation. You know, for the people who never had one, and also for those who already have one (or more), it is always interesting to know about how others feel when getting this prestigious feature. So, how was it for you? Did that help or motivate you in any way?
Ah, yes indeed. It's amazing, I couldn't believe it when I saw it. ("⌒∇⌒") It gives you inspiration to keep drawing and posting art to dA. It also gives you a reason to keep trying harder and harder.
Now on the creativity field… What inspires you to create, and where do you get ideas from? Also, I'd like you to tell us a bit about 'external motivations'. Friends, family, etc., do they motivate you in any way, artistically speaking?About 90% of my inspiration and ideas come from music. Listening to music is the easiest way to get inspiration to me. And those rest 10% come from animes/mangas and in fact everything around me; everything I can see. It may sound weird but that's just how it is.
"Parcee is one of my interesting OCs I've ever made. I like how this reference sheet turned out."
As I couldn't leave out of this interview, now it's time to ask about… Artists who influenced and inspired you! We all have them. On and off dA, tell us about them!
In real life, I have only one close friend and we don't see or talk very often because we live far away from each other. I don't have other friends because of my panic disorder. In my family I'm the only artistic person ... Actually, I'm the only one who even cares about art. ( ̄^ ̄)ゞ My two brothers don't really motivate me but my parents are trying to be motivational.
Okay~ Artist Sophie--Chan (a.k.a. Sophiechan90) was my biggest idol and role model when I was younger. My father's uncle is an artist who makes naivist paintings. He have been my inspiration for a long time too.
As we cannot help but wonder, have you ever tried out working with different art styles other than Manga/Anime?
I've tried semi-realism but I realized it's not my style of art. 〜( ̄▽ ̄〜)
So, we are almost ending this interview. Before so, I'd also like to ask: Have you ever considered doing art for a living, do you already work as one, or you intend to carry it on only as a hobby?
Yes, I've been thinking that I would make art for living but it just seems so impossible to me. Maybe it's best that I carry it on only as a hobby.
I've tried semi-realism but I realized it's not my style of art. 〜( ̄▽ ̄〜)
So, we are almost ending this interview. Before so, I'd also like to ask: Have you ever considered doing art for a living, do you already work as one, or you intend to carry it on only as a hobby?
Yes, I've been thinking that I would make art for living but it just seems so impossible to me. Maybe it's best that I carry it on only as a hobby.
"Another reference sheet. I like this because her designs are so different compared to my other OCs."
As a finishing touch, we'd love to know: what sort of art-related projects are currently involved in?No current art projects.
Ok, that's it! now, tell us something random about yourself!I ♥ pantsu. (ノ>▽<。)ノ
"Sketchy but cute, isn't it? (*≧▽≦)ノシ))"
Thank you so much Riniuu for your time to answer those questions, you rock!
I hope you all liked the interview.
'Till next time!
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If you have suggestions for artists you'd like to see interviewed, please comment here or Send me a note!
Manga/Anime Beauty #9 - Rini-tan by Gwendolyn12Watch
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A shame she deactivated her account. But after reading a few journal posts from others about her, I can see why she deactivated
what happened?
What a great interview! I'm sure many artists would love reading this. Rini is great!
She's always been one of my favourite artists~ <3
Good job both of you guys DDD
I love it!
Awww she's so awechum <3
(BTW I think half of her answer to "digital vs. traditional" ended up under "tools of the trade")
(BTW I think half of her answer to "digital vs. traditional" ended up under "tools of the trade")
Congrats Rini <3
O-oh thanks for suggesting me ;////; THANKS A LOT
*your suggestions
I've written down your suggestion and will invite them eventually! Let's see what happens. I love their art as well.
AHH shes come so far *wipes eyes* it seems just yesterday "finraion" was a little youtuber with a big dream and look how far shes come!
That's so lovely. you've been following her since the beginning?
The interview is so inspirational
Congrats Rini!!
I wish someday I get good (and popular) enough to be interviewed by someone *-*
BTW, there are some really nice things written here.
Who knows? just keep up with your art and being active around.
I still remember my first interview. I was shocked to be invited.
I still remember my first interview. I was shocked to be invited.
I third (?) it.
Plus the interview is lovely.
I second It would be really nice to be interviewed ^_^
amen to that. lol. Thought I was the only one wishing that.
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How Plano-Coudon overcame site, schedule and design challenges to deliver 1525 N. Calvert Street
It involved a "crazy-tight timeline," a landlocked urban site, mid-project design changes and a tower crane set inside a bathroom, but the construction of 1525 N. Calvert Street tested and proved Plano-Coudon Construction's abilities to complete big projects in the face of big challenges.
When Calvert Federal, LLC unveiled plans to construct the seven-story, 105,000-square-foot office building that included three stories of parking garage, the Baltimore Sun reported the project included a "crazy-tight timeline" and an "unusual approach to planning." To meet the move-in date specified on a lease agreement with state agencies, crews would have to complete construction within 13 months. They would also have to start laying the foundation, which included 182 augercast piles, before permits were issued for the building design.
"Right out of the gate, we were working six days a week, 10 hours a day," said Travis Bartlett, Project Manager at Plano-Coudon.
Monthly scheduling meetings, close coordination with subcontractors, periodic overtime and expanded crews, and arrangements to complete some tasks out of sequence became essential to keeping pace with the construction timeline.
Plano-Coudon also had to devise a method to access the extraordinarily tight site. Bounded by railroad tracks, the Calvert Street bridge and an existing office building, the triangular lot offered no ready opportunity to bring in heavy equipment, materials and workers.
"The best thing we did was decide to use a tower crane to build the project," said Ryan Coudon, Co-founder.
Crews placed the crane within the footprint of the building in a 10-foot by 10-foot space that was set to become a washroom on each floor.
"We maximized the use of the crane for as many trades as possible - the steel erector, the concrete subcontractor and others - until the last minute when we had to remove the crane, and seal up that hole in every floor and the roof in order to enclose the building," Coudon said.
The project presented other challenges, including tying the building into an existing, adjacent building and into the sloping Calvert Street bridge. Mid-construction, crews also had to adjust to design changes which shifted the north west sides of the building and added a permanent retaining wall. They also had to coordinate work in an adjacent, occupied building.
"All of the electric, sewer and water services for 1525 N Calvert had to come through a separate building," said Michael Kovacs, Project Executive at Plano-Coudon. "Then late in the design, the fire marshall said we needed an egress off the northeast corner of our building. Because we were landlocked, there was no place for pedestrians to go other than through that existing building."
Consequently, crews had to coordinate off-hours work in the adjacent building to install utility lines and fire-rated enclosures for them, create a fire-rated egress for 1525 N. Calvert occupants, and rework partitions and cubicle arrangements to accommodate those additions.
"It took creativity to complete this project," said Rick Gabell, owner's representative. "There were substantial challenges, a very compressed time schedule and a landlocked site that meant they had to construct the building from the bottom of a 30-foot hole. Plano-Coudon did a great job at reacting to changes, reworking schedules and expediting changes."
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Recently they resurfaced Country Estates Drive in the Bayou Blue area. The road was not that bad. What they need to spend the money on is fixing the drainage problem out here.
I have lived out here for three years and when we get a lot of water, people on this road flood; and the B1B drainage project has not done much to improve the problem. I can show videotapes of what it is like out here.
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Thesis: The Indian caste system and Egyptian patriarchy both had a religious basis and almost non-existent social mobility, but they differed in the severity of their gender inequality.
1. A patriarchal society is where the role of men is placed above that of women.
2. Many empires during the post classical era created patriarchal societies due to changes in the roles of women and men
Examples of these empires are: China, Egypt, Mesopotamia, and India
Egypt: In Egypt for example men were vested with authority over public and private affairs of their women.
Unlike many patriarchal societies during this time in Egypt women of royal decent were able to serve as regents for young rulers. Like Queen Hatshepsut who served as co-ruler with her stepson Tuthmosis III.
Mesopotamia: Hammurabi's Code gave men higher status than women. Men in Mesopotamia decided the work that the family members would perform and made marriage arrangements for their children as well as any others who came under their authority. Like Egypt though women were able to influence kings and their governments at ruling courts.
India: People in India followed the Lawbook of Manu which stated that women should be treated with honor and respect, but he insisted that women remain subject to the control and guidance of the principal men in their lives-first their fathers, then their husbands, and finally if they survived their husbands, and their sons. Women's main role was to have children and maintain the household. Sati custom for widows.
China: Like many empires of the time China took on a patriarchal character which intensified with the the emergence of large states. Men, even in neolithic times, wielded public authority, but won their rights to it by virtue of the female line of descent. Women's value decreased after the Shang Dynasty.
Compare and contrast: While the patriarchal society had a inequality between men and women the caste system in India separated people in authority not only due to gender but what occupation you took.
Caste System
1.The caste system was based on the ideals of the Varnas that brought their patriarchal system of life to India.
2.This system unlike the other patriarchal societies of the time (China, Mesopotamia, Egypt) was set up with not just the idea of woman being below men but also a set of groups.
3.These groups were set up in this order: brahmin (priests), kshatriyas (warriors & aristocrats), vaishayas (merchants& artisans),shudras (landless peasants & serfs), and the untouchables.
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4. When we look at social lables today we think of poor, middle class, and rich but you are still able to come out of the poor and make it to first class. In the caste system you had to stay in the group that you were born in. For example, the untuchables were the lowest on the caste system yet unlike the other groups were segregated from the rest of the populous.
5. While the warriors and priest had a unstable yet comfortable life the workers/merchants had a stable life that better suited them.
6. The Sutte went along with the ideals of the caste system by saying that when a ruling elite dies the wife will have to die.Unlike the Lawbook of Manu which states that a women should be treated with honor and respect by the time that the Sutte had been writen the over all view of wemon in Indian society had changed.
7. Each caste is where a person was born into, married, and dies.
Religious Inequalities
1. Priests were held to a higher authority and standing in society because their roles in the community was of the greatest importance.
2. Many religions used a social hierarchy to organize their community and hold people to a code of conduct and activity.
3. Examples of this were Hinduism in India, Confucianism (although not a religion but more of a philosophy) in China, the mandate of heaven, and Egypt's reincarnated pharaoh.
~ Hinduism in India: Hinduism was the main religion in India and it was based upon the caste system. This system had strict moral and social codes as well as class system that were almost impossible to move between. SEE ABOVE FOR MORE ON THE CASTE SYSTEM
~ Confucianism in China: Confucianism was not considered a religion but a philosophy however many group it all in the same. Confucianism defined society as a series of relationships in which one is superior and one is inferior. EX: a father is superior to his son, but his son is superior to his younger brother. Like the caste system, Confucianism had a strict social structure in terms of classes and it was extremely hard to move about from classes. Unlike the caste system however the hierarchy was set up differently in Confucianism.
~ Mandate of Heaven: The Mandate of Heaven was originated in China. By definition the mandate of heaven is when the emperor is bestowed power and authority by God, thus making everyone around him subordinate. Although this is not a way to organize classes like the caste system, it does give a sense of subordination of the people to organize them under the emperor. Unlike the caste system the mandate of heaven did not have a social hierarchy except for the emperor is superior.
~ Egypt: in Egypt it was believed that the pharaohs were reincarnations of the sun king. This lead people give all the power to the pharaoh because he was seen as my god, and at any time the God could punish them. This was similar to the mandate of heaven because it gave the leader ultimate power through religion.
Political Inequality
1. Many classical societies developed inequalities due to political and/or governmental divisions of society.
2. Politics also defined the roles and status of classical civilizations.
3. Political systems of inequality differed from the caste system in that the caste system was based on religious beliefs. Political systems stemmed from the rise of a government and stratification based on this government.
4. In the caste system social mobility was basically non-existent while in political systems one could move to the next class with improved wealth or education.
5. People following the caste system were more accepting of its harsh classes because it was a key component of their religion, Hinduism, and the political system made people feel more repressed by their government resulting in more opposition.
Examples of this system of inequality:
Rome: Rome was a republic and developed social classes based on a political hierarchy. Members of the government and sectors of the government were at the top with a supporting aristocracy below them. Merchants were next, followed by peasants and slaves.
Egypt: Egyptian society was headed by a pharaoh, who was superior to everyone in society. Priests had higher societal status than the workers but a majority of the population were workers and submitted to the power of the pharaoh. Another class developed under the pharaoh's jurisdiction when the early Jews were forced into slave labor.
Japan: Japan had an emperor who was mainly just a figurehead. The real power rested in the warlords or daimyo. These men governed their realms and were given political authority and superiority. The warriors or samurai came next because the daimyo needed them to fight the surrounding warlords. Samurai were given special privileges because of the advantageous and key role in the daimyo's fight for power. Merchants and peasants were left below these two and had to bare a lot of the burden of society.
Slavery1. Slavery was not large in this time period however it was used by almost all of the river based sociteies since they were agriculturaly developed.
2. Because farming and growing food was highly laborous and required many people ised slaves as a form of cheap or free labor sources.
3. Slaves were treated with no freedoms and had no respect from people of society or the people that they worked ofr.
4. Out of all the subordinating class systems talked about, slavery was by far the worst in that the slves were trested terrible had did not get the splendor of their work.
5. Civilizations that used slavery in this time were Rome, Egypt, China, India (in the form of untouchables), and a Small bit in Africa.
Economic Inequality
1. Many of the classical societies used economic means of placing people in certain classes combined with other systems of inequality.
2. People developed class distinction based on their accumulation of wealth or monopoly on agricultural or specialized production.
3. Jobs were another form of societal groupings in that people with related or similar occupations were generally given the same position and status in society.
Examples of this system of inequality:
India: India's caste system used occupational standards to determine class standings. Its core castes were the priests, warriors, merchants, peasants, and then the untouchables. Each of these classes had specific job descriptions and different forms of labor. Jati, or more specific castes, developed when the specialization of labor resulted in a wider variety of jobs.
China, Egypt, Japan, and Mesopotamia: Each of these societies used wealth and/or land ownership as a way to determine a person's status. More land would generally mean more wealth and therefore a higher position in society. This basis of class distinction continues to affect modern societies and those in the world's history.
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Tina Fey, one of the most influential and beloved women in entertainment, brings sharp wit and uncanny observational skill to everything she does, from television to major motion pictures. She's managed to be known as both the thinking man's sex symbol, and every woman's alter-ego/imaginary best friend. Now, for the first time, Fey takes her writing talent off-screen and into the pages of a book.
From her lifetime pursuit of the perfect Beauty Routine to the oversold joys of breastfeeding, from her whirlwind tour of duty as the Other Sarah Palin on "Saturday Night Live" to her early days in the comedy trenches - Tina Fey puts her unique and endlessly funny mark on modern life, work, marriage, and motherhood.
Because her comedy relies on hilarious cultural criticism and self-aware witticism, it's no surprise that Tina Fey's first book, BOSSYPANTS, is much more entertaining than your average celebrity essay collection. Here, the woman behind THIRTY ROCK and the best impersonation of Sarah Palin--ever--riffs on career ambition and television culture; dating dangers and treacherous honeymoons; her early days in comedy troupes and the endlessly funny road trip that is motherhood.
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The company is concerned that some of the alt-bacon may have been "adulterated."
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The company allegedly pocketed $5.4 million.
It will create the world's fifth-largest food company.
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Company cites killer costs of cocoa, nuts, and dairy.
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The company warns of premature spoilage and possible illness.
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Your grilled cheeses are safe.
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Starbucks has had better days.
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Get your shit together, indeed.
No more perfectly square burger patties.
Scott Frederick Salyer's widespread scams boosted his profits while embroiling companies like Frito-Lay and Kraft in his downfall.
Frederick Scott Salyer faces up to twenty years for running a scheme that involved players from Kraft and Frito-Lay.
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In a few weeks, fight fans will finally get to see the Barclay's Center card in Brooklyn, headlined by Danny Garcia vs. Zab Judah, and also featuring Peter Quillin vs. Fernando Guerrero. All of the fighters recently held a pre-fight conference call, and right here, you can find the call and everything they had to say in its entirety -- if you're ready to strap in for a long one. Take a look below. Garcia vs. Judah is a 12-round bout for Garcia's Unified Super Lightweight World Championship. In the co-featured attraction, WBO Middleweight World Champion Peter "Kid Chocolate" Quillin puts his title on the line against hard-hitting Fernando Guerrero in a 12-round fight. Peter Quillin How's everybody is doing? Thank you for allowing me to grace the phone with you guys. I just want to thank everybody that's made this fight possible: Barclays Center; my promotion team; Golden Boy; my advisor, Al Haymon; my management, John C., Jimmy McDevin; my trainers Eric Brown, Robert Garcia and Brad ...
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But having all three did not stop Sam Stainer heading back to
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The enthusiastic pupil was raring to go, having been absent
after an orange-sized tumour was found on his brain.
In December, surgeons at Christchurch Hospital spent seven
hours removing the benign tumour from his cerebellum - a
region of the brain at the base of the skull that is
important for its role in motor control.
Fortunately, cerebellar damage does not cause paralysis, but
it can produce disorders in fine movement, equilibrium,
posture and motor learning.
For Sam, it has left him with nausea and headaches and, from
time to time, he bumps into things because of a loss of
Despite feeling unwell, Sam has been extremely excited for
the past couple of weeks about going back to school to see
his friends, and yesterday his teachers said he had fitted
back in to school life like he had never been away.
His mother, Sandra Stainer, said Sam had good and bad days
since the surgery, but doctors had been impressed with his
She believed going back to school for an hour a day would be
good for him.
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quite placid - now he has mood swings. But it's amazing how
well he is recovering.
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be great for him to get some normality back in his life after
the trauma he's suffered. It's been such an emotional
rollercoaster - it still is.''
Miss Stainer said it was hoped Sam's time at school could be
increased over the coming months as his physical and mental
strength improved. She was extremely grateful for the support
the family had received from the community during the past
few months.
Sadly, the journey for Sam is not over yet.
Miss Stainer said it was believed surgeons might not have
been able to remove all the tumour during his surgery and he
would have another MRI scan in a couple of months to check.
The family would cross whatever bridge the scan threw up,
when the results arrived.
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Military service is an honor and the experience gained often is a cornerstone of a veteran's professional and personal lives.
Unfortunately, for some veterans there are difficulties readjusting to civilian life, and as a society we fail to provide the services they need to live successful lives after their selfless service to our nation. Many of these veterans will be incarcerated as a result of difficulties experienced during their service and lack of support to address them.
Over 2 million soldiers are now returning from the conflicts In Iraq and Afghanistan. It is estimated that over 600,000 are suffering from psychological trauma or Traumatic Brain Injury. Fewer than half reported that they sought treatment for their condition. This is leading to an unacceptably high rate of unemployment for these vets and an increased risk of incarceration due to lack of transitional support.
As this next greatest generation returns home from war, a debt of care is owed to ensure that those who are having difficulty readjusting are simply not thrown into our prison system as so many Vietnam era veterans were.
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$16,500,000 is more than the 2011 salaries of New York Yankees All-Stars Mariano Rivera, Derek Jeter and Robinson Cano. Also, it's exactly twice the salary of Curtis Granderson. The only Yankees making more are Alex Rodriguez, CC Sabathia, and Mark Teixeira.
Yet, $16,500,000 is the 2011 salary of AJ Burnett. With a salary like that, you would anticipate a stud, a pitcher who every five days is almost a guaranteed win.
Instead, the Yankees are paying the seventh highest starting pitcher's salary in baseball for a guy who is 9-9 with a 4.61 ERA.
Despite his horrid numbers (32-33 with a 4.61 ERA in 91 starts as a Yankee), Burnett is a fixture in the Yankees rotation. Manager Joe Girardi has stated that Burnett's spot in the rotation is safe.
I don't know the everyday workings of the Yankees, nor do I know what happens in the clubhouse. The only thing that I see is what happens on the field. And for that reason, Burnett needs to go.
His large salary does not make him immune to being put in the bullpen or benched, just look at Jorge Posada. I concede his stuff is arguably the best on the Yankees roster, but if he has not been able to put it all together, why is he still pitching?
What Should the Yankees do with Burnett?
Instead, Girardi is trotting a sacrificial lamb out for slaughter once every five (or six) days. Dating back to July, Burnett is 1-3 in eight starts with an ERA over 5..
The Yankees currently have five men who are capable starting pitchers: CC Sabathia, Ivan Nova, Bartolo Colon, Phil Hughes, and Burnett. Once Freddy Garcia comes back from a finger injury acquired during a "kitchen accident," the pitching staff will be even more confusing.
So far, the only locks to stay in the rotation are Sabathia and Burnett.
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The location of the Riad is in the Mellah a bohemian (basic/shabby/locals) area.
Although we didn't encounter any problems I would be conscious of safety if I was a lone traveller. This is not the kind of area for austentatious displays (designer clothes, OTT jewellery etc). The locals are warm and say good morning or good evening. Inside our Riad it was quite the opposite to the outside alleyways.
The prices at the Riad are same if not more expensive as the costs in the UK. So do not expect that because this Marrakech Riad and it is not in the euro zone or the similarity it to an English guesthouse it will be reasonable or competitive to UK prices. We didn't get a chance to eat at the Riad instead we ate at Jemma El Fna square. The Sq is a real dining experience and extremely entertaining.
The home once of a Jewish family the Riad and it's rooms have been renovated with a contemporary touch. The spaces are lovely with hints of moroccan design kept. There is a serene court yard at its heart and a roof terrace. Having air conditioning in the room was a nice extra however surprisingly you don't really need it as design of the Riad means it stays cool.
The staff are extremely helpful and respectful as in top hotels.
You do need to have a little French to get on in Marrakech if you stay at a non-English speaking hotel. We were fortunate that the owner and one member of staff spoke English. The others are making the effort to learn under the instruction of another team member. Still there were times when communication was misunderstood and things we're therefore not as we'd like.
If you want to be part of Marrekech, this Riad's location with its locals on your doorstep is a must. If you prefer large faceless hotels with a big swimming pool then staying outside the city walls is a better idea or Hiverage area.
Would I go again...yes but not until I've visited other destinations on my visit list.
Our top tip to share is to visit the Hamman nearest to Palace Bahia. It costs 270 dirham for a complete package (steam/shower/shampoo/salt scrub/massage/bikin bottoms/towel and robe). You can also break the package down and take individual items. Don't forget your hair conditioner as this is not supplied.
For 130 dirham if you want a day off and a chance to enjoy the scorching heat go to the water park Oasiria. As you have to buy food and drink onsite use the seated area by the adult pool. It costs around 100 dirham for a small seating area for the day. The seats are white canvas and you chillax.
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- Dar crystal, luxury riad in marrakech dedicated to relaxation & sobriety.this prestigious house is an exclusive cocoon of 8 bedrooms with ensuite bethrooms, pool, hammam, massages room & a fantastic sun-bed terrace, linking contempory look & traditional materials.5 mn walk from souks & palaces (bahia, baldi), 10 mn from jemaa el fna square & 10 mn drive from three golf courts. gorgeous breakfast. ... more less
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Foundation: 2015 marked the 40th anniversary of the renaissance of observational astronomy and cosmology in the Department of Physics at Durham University. This activity has grown substantially over this period and we are now one of the largest astronomy groups in the UK and Europe, hosting world-class activities in observational extragalactic astronomy and cosmology, encompassing the formation and evolution of galaxies, clusters and large scale structure. To mark this anniversary and to recognise the scale of the observational research activity at Durham, in 2015 we founded the Centre for Extragalactic Astronomy (CEA). Together with the associated astronomy research centres focusing on theoretical and instrumentation development, the CEA provides a rich research environment to enhance productivity by fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration. As a result Durham is ranked Number One in Europe and fourth in the world for our research into Space Science (which covers research into astronomy and astrophysics) over the decade 1998-2008, according to the league table by Thomson Reuters ESI published in the Times.
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Hellwing W. A., Schaller M., Frenk C. S., Theuns T., Schaye J., Bower R. G., Crain R. A.
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ALMA observations of az≈ 3.1 protocluster: star formation from active galactic nuclei and Lyman-alpha blobs in an overdense environment
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Category: Nugs | Posted on Sun, October, 27th 2013 by THCFinder
Cannabis Said To Have Caused Young Man's Death in Essex
Category: Culture | Posted on Sun, October, 27th 2013 by THCFinder
Yes you did read the title right. A young man reportedly took his own life due to the effects of cannabis in the younger years of his life. Matthew Leahy, a bright 20 year old, committed suicide while admitted to the mental health unit at the Linden Centre in Chelmsford, Essex. This situation is unfortunate but the substance being blamed for the young man's death is questionable... Cannabis is being the main suspect.
Most people know the first time that they smoke whether or not they are fond of the cannabis plant. It is not something for everyone and some people do have a negative reaction, such as an allergy. However, the symptoms of this gentleman's decline are questionable if anything. Marijuana is a psychoactive substance but after searching through many pages of Google, one is unable to find any sort of reports of severe hallucinations while stoned if there are no other substances involved. Of course, mixing substances is sure to have different effects on different people and mixing drugs is NOT recommended.
Matt Leahy reportedly began to decline when he was around age 14. His teachers said that he wasn't paying attention in school and he was growing apart from his parents, who had divorced when Leahy was younger. Since the young man's clothes smelled occasionally of marijuana, the plant became the suspect in the decline of a once honor student. However, it is necessary to recognize that most 14-year-olds begin to discover who they are at this time. It is a very difficult age for anyone, in any geographical location. Puberty mixed with the incredible stress of high school is enough to crack any person who may have unstable feelings about past issues. The boy's mother, Melanie, confronted her son about his cannabis use but he denied it.
The fact that parents should educated their children on cannabis early on cannot be stressed enough. Adults can utilize cannabis to assist them with everyday life. It is extremely different in children and can be a serious problem if the plant is introduced in to the system too early in the developmental stage. Parents absolutely need to take the step to make their kids sit down and they need to educate them. Not with scare tactics and not in a confrontational way. Talking about cannabis should be a positive experience for both parent and child. If the child is educated and knows the risks and benefits of the plant, perhaps their decisions will steer them away from the plant until they're older. It's not up to schools, churches, or extracurricular activities to educate children about cannabis.
As Matt got older, the odd symptoms that he seemed to be experiencing got worse. He reportedly claimed that he felt that there were bugs crawling all over his body and that threadworms had infested his body and were falling out of his mouth and ears. Google did not provide any other cases such as this one in relation to cannabis. The drug that seems to be most associated with crawling bugs, mood swings, and rage is methamphetamine. "Meth bugs" is a common term for addicts who pick constantly at their skin, as they believe that they are covered in crawling insects. To my knowledge, there are no other reports of cannabis causing an effect such as this without other substances involved. However, there is a serious medical condition that is known as Morgellon's Disease that afflicts a part of the human population. This very mysterious illness causes a person to imagine that there are bugs all over their body, crawling under and over their skin. In this situation, the person will the illness will become agitated when confronted about having any sort of illness. If Matt was a sufferer of this condition, the fact that he was constantly being berated by doctors and his parents would have escalated his suddenly violent nature.
When the young man was admitted and released from the Linden Centere the first time, his mother said that he was completely different. Being admitted to a mental unit in a hospital almost assures that the person will be pumped full of anti-psychotics, anti-depressants, and anxiety medicines in order to combat the effects of the episode. Melanie said that he came out of the center as a hollow eyed, shuffling zombie. Unfortunately for this center, there have been other young person suicides in the establishment. This leads one to wonder about the treatments that are being administered within the hospital walls.
When Matt was readmitted to the center after an explosive fight with his parents, he was under close scrutiny. However, the young man managed to hang himself in his room while under the watch of the doctors. A terrified phone call was received by Matt's father five days before he committed suicide, saying that he was drugged and severely depressed. His parents had been told not to visit for the first few days in an effort to get the young man settled. They were worried but assured by the staff that Matt was taking an art class to combat the negative feelings. Small, needle sized puncture wounds were also discovered in a post-mortem study of Matthew's body, something unbeknownst to his parents who say that their son was terrified of needles.
This story is absolutely tragic and positive vibes go to the family of this young man. Whether or not cannabis played a final role in Matthew's decision to take his own life, there is definitely more to this situation. Hopefully, an in depth review of the situation will reveal that cannabis was not the cause of this man's sickness. Considering the plant is used as a medicine (and has been used as one for thousands of years), it is hard to believe that the plant alone could cause such a drastic change in a normally happy, uplifting person. Even though the knowledge of cannabis being medical, please refrain from mixing it with other substances or smoking past the point of your tolerance. While an overdose is impossible, the effects of being "too high" can be unpleasant and embarrassing.
All I need is my WEED
Category: Fun | Posted on Sun, October, 27th 2013 by THCFinder
Cannabis Can Treat Prostate Cancer
Category: Medical Marijuana | Posted on Sun, October, 27th 2013 by THCFinder
A new study using a compound meant to mimic the medicinal effects of cannabinoids has found that activation of the body's cannabinoid receptors – something which cannabis does naturally - can prevent, and treat hormone-sensitive prostate cancer. The study was published this month by the U.S. National Institute of Health.
According to researchers of the study; "In the in vivo treatment, compound 4 [a synthetic cannabinoid] at 2 mg/kg, blocks the growth of LNCaP tumors and reduces the growth of PC-3 tumors generated in mice."
They continue, stating that cannabinoids are a "good potential anticancer agent against hormone-sensitive prostate cancer."
The study was conducted at the Instituto de Química Médica, CSIC, Calle Juan de la Cierva in Madrid, Spain. It will appear in print in the European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry.
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How to Clean a Vaporizer
Category: Culture | Posted on Sat, October, 26th 2013 by THCFinder
Smoking a vaporizer is a great way to get stoned. The high is completely different than smoking a bong or a bowl. Marijuana that has been through a vape can also be used in food, although you need a lot more of it as compared to unvaporized weed. There are so many different kinds of vaporizers that are sold these days (like the ones produced by davincivaporizer.com) . All of them are unique but most of them are pretty expensive. While it's nice to have an expensive piece of equipment like a vape around, it's something that needs to be cared for.
Cleaning a vape can be a difficult process, especially if you're unsure of what you're doing. Not only that but every vape is different and therefore, every vape has to be cleaned differently. The following steps are a general idea of how to clean most vaporizers and can be adapted in order to clean your personal equipment.
What You'll Need;
A Small Toothbrush
70-90% ISO Rubbing Alcohol
Gloves (There is still resin in a vape and it doesn't leave skin easily)
Paper Towels
Hot Water
New Screen
Put on your gloves and clear the vaporizer of any leftover bud that's left from your last baking session. Using the toothbrush, remove the fine dust that's produced when weed is vaped. Make sure that you thoroughly clean all parts of the vape that you can reach with the toothbrush. Also, if you're cleaning a handheld vape, be sure to remove the batteries before you begin cleaning and be very careful when using any sort of liquid in the chambers.
Every vape has a screen. Find where yours is located. Since these screens are interchangeable, you can remove this piece. Take it out now but be careful. Depending on how long it's been since your vape was cleaned, this piece may be extremely difficult to remove. You may need to use pliers but BE CAREFUL! Squeezing these pieces too hard can result in cracks. Be gentle but firm. Remove the dirty screen.
Take some rubbing alcohol and dip the Q-Tips in. Using the small cotton swabs, scrub every part of the vape carefully. Each piece of this device gets resin on it so be sure that you pay attention to where the buildups are. The alcohol should remove the resin fairly easily. Occasionally, it may seem like no amount of scrubbing will take this stuff off. If this happens, just lightly brush over the spot with the rubbing alcohol and let it sit for a bit. Don't soak any plastic pieces in rubbing alcohol? Only use this Q-Tip method, as sometimes the alcohol can sink in to the plastic and effect your smoking.
After scrubbing the resin from all parts of your vape, make sure to run them under hot water to clear off the remaining rubbing alcohol. If you want, you can fill a small bowl with hot water and Q-Tip the pieces again with that rather than alcohol. Now, set your pieces out to dry on the paper towels. After the vape has dried, reassemble it and you're ready to smoke! Be careful cleaning vapes that have the chambers on the same part as where the batteries are, if you're familiar with that kind of vape. This set of instructions should be done very carefully. A vaporizer is an expensive investment and it's no good if it happens to get flooded with alcohol or water. Just be careful!
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Brie & Strawberry Stuffed French Toast from dayvc at vegan cow cheese blog
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So you have an enterprise architecture ... How well does it work? Here is a quick test, a mere 5 questions, intended to help evaluate it. But first a few rules;
This is only applicable to DEPLOYED architectures. Generally, deployed means stable and used by at least 2 applications for at least 3 months. Of course you get valuable bonus points for having more than 3 applications deployed on a single enterprise architecture for 6 months or more.
The test, as well as its results will be most meaningful if you were involved in both the development and use of the architecture.
Finally, this test is intended to be a team activity (please include stakeholders). There may well be more value in discussing the questions than actually answering them.
Try to answer the questions concisely... I have some discussion of each question a little further down.
Q1) how long did it take to field the last application in the enterprise ?
Q2) how much money was saved that can be directly attributed to the enterprise architecture ?
Q3) Which business activities have improved that can be directly attributed to the enterprise architecture ?
Q4) What IT processes have changed that can be directly attributed to the enterprise architecture ?
Q5) How has your enterprise architecture effected communication between the IT teams, the business managers, and the users of the products of the business ?
That's it. So, how did you do? First, did you meet the initial qualifications ? If so, consider yourself in the top 10% (ok I confess this number lacks any real scientific credibility but it 'feels' right to me ) of all organizations claiming to have an enterprise architecture. Many organizations are so beaten by change, either or technical or organizational, that they fail to maintain a stable base which an enterprise architecture may provide. Change will continue to happen but the architecture underlying corporate applications should seem more evolutionary not revolutionary.
Discussion …
1) The first question, worth 10 points, how long for the first application to be deployed on the enterprise architecture, is meant to provide several metrics;
Did you have value designed in?
Did you have participation from at least one application team?
Did you have BOTH short and long term goals in place as you built the architecture?
2) By tracking how much money was saved we can see if there is a clear and demonsratable return on investment. Ideally, ROI calculations will include the costs associated with both development and operation of the enterprise architecture. Give yourself 10 – points for an honest assessment and another 10 points if you have clear return.
3) Improvement in real business activities sketch an outline of value the enterprise architecture provided in the less tangible areas. Consider reductions in time spent working with partners would certainly be considered an improvement to the business but won't be captured in the ledgers. Nor will improved employee satisfaction if historically repetitive tasks are eliminated. 10 points for improvements to the business and 25 points for increasing employee satisfaction.
4) Finding a deployed enterprise architecture that did not have some associated change in IT process would be a serious red flag. – 50 points if you can't identify the effects to IT. A healthy enterprise architecture breathes through the IT process. However if you did it add rigor in the form of reviews or milestones? Your cross application / cross domain issues surface more easily? Or are resolved more efficiently? Even if test become an equal partner with development and hardware infrastructure? You get another 5 points.
5) A sound enterprise architecture binds software development , hardware operation, and business management into a continuous feedback cycle. If your architecture has encouraged or enabled the organizations to interact in more positive ways, give yourself 20 points.
Now add your points up, write them on a piece of paper, and throw it away. This isn't about the score. Just another opportunity to consider the value of a well executed enterprise architecture.


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