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On-line leak detection, off-line predicting, and off-line training models for the Energia Mayakan pipeline have proven successful in assisting control room operators to safely and efficiently operate the pipeline and [...]

The preparation of a proposal for a build, operate, and transfer (BOT) project entails the inclusion of such components as an estimate, a schedule, a life cycle cost analysis and financial model coordination. Bids for BOT projects, unlike conventional public construction bids, contain such cost considerations as operations and maintenance, future financing requirements, renovation programs and revenues for debt payment and return on investment.

Ensuring the availability of the right mix of resources to complete the work in multi-project environments can prove to be considerably difficult because of numerous factors which influence the actual timing of project construction phase. A study describes the experience of construction manager MK-Ferguson Co in estimating, and coming up with, the resource requirements for the total population of its planned and active construction projects at the Energy Dept's Oak Ridge facility in Tennessee.

If you're looking to reduce energy consumption in an existing food plant, the good news is that you don't have to look far. Savings opportunities are all around you, thanks [...]

We just purchased our first motorhome, a used 2004 Winnebago Journey 36G. The prior owner had changed the TVs in the living area and bedroom to digital LCD units, but [...]

The article offers information on theatrical production "The Wholehearted" written and directed by Deborah Stein and performed by Suli Holum.

I have been a MotorHome reader for many years. I am in the market for a coach and enjoy the articles, quick reviews and full tests that you publish on [...]

YOUR BOOK excerpt from The Unexpected War: Canada in Kandahar ('Blame Hillier,' National, Oct. 15) was provocative. But let's not dump our strongman in some lowest common denominator approach. Blame […]

The article focuses on teaching resources and professional development (PD) needs for the implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in the U.S. schools. It is noted that an integrated, three-dimensional view of learning and teaching science presented by the standards is one of the challenges educators face in translating the NGSS into classroom instruction.

The article focuses on the Vintage Sailplane Association (VSA), formed in 1974, with the goal of finding old and significant planes and keeping their airworthiness through research and spread of maintenance, safety and historical information, that celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2014. Aside from publishing "Bungee Cord," a newsletter to update members on projects and share information to help in restoration, VSA also held flying meets, amounting to about nine per year by 2014.

The article reports on Americans who aim to recreate Orville Wright's flights in 1911. It offers information on an engineer from Wichita, Kansas named Ron Blum who sought the help of new enthusiasts to build a 1911 replica. He talked about finding a fixture for building a rib for the Wright EX, the Wright's racing plane of 1911. It also offers information on Rick Young, a builder from Richmond, Virginia who had built and flown early Wright gliders. Another builder named Jim Dayton, a pilot, is also building a replica.

The article discusses the highlights of the Schweizer Aircraft 75th Anniversary Homecoming that was held in New York state from June 26 to 28, 2014. Topics covered include the development of the National Soaring Museum and the support of volunteers for the anniversary homecoming. Also mentioned is the importance of the event to the establishment of the Schweizer Aircraft Corp.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including an article about gliders in the March 2009 issue, another on Safety Summary Report fiscal year 2008 in the April 2009 issue, and about the safety section and soaring technology section of the magazine.

This article presents a collection of letters to the editor. There are letters regarding investor Warren Buffett, author Evan Stark and the effects of stress, all from the October 15, 2007, issue.

The article reviews the theatrical "Incoming: Sex, Drugs, and Copenhagen" performed by So Say We All at Border X Brewing in San Diego, California.

The article offers information on the interactive family adventure Quest 3.0 by La Jolla Playhouse and New Children's Museum. Topics discussed include live performance with youth as its target audience; navigating the treehouse, making sense of the mathematical and pictographic clues by children; and importance and effectiveness of creativity in life.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "2200K Thirteen Hours in the Sierra Wave," by Gordon Boettger in the September 2011 issue, one on glider ownership by a non-U.S. citizen in the February 2012 issue and another on using a transponder.

The article discusses a youth outreach program at the soaring centennial celebration, SOARING100, which was held at the Pavilion at Wright Brothers National Memorial on October 21-24, 2011.

The article offers information on the Symposium of Early Motorless Flight to be held in Nags Head, North Carolina in October 2011, the Legends of Hang Gliding lecture to be held in Nags Head, North Carolina in October 2011, and the Ralph Barnaby lecture to be held in Nags Head, North Carolina in October 2011.

The article focuses on SOARING100, the centennial celebration of American airplane inventor Orville Wright's world record soaring flight of nine minutes and 45 seconds in 1912 and the birth of modern soaring, which was held on the weekend of October 21-24, 2011 at the Outer Banks of North Carolina. One of the goals of the event is the promote the cross-pollination between the sports of soaring.

The article reports on the statement by Kunovice, Czech Republic-based Aircraft Industries, the holder of the current Type Certificate, regarding the means to restore airworthiness of Gliders L 13 and L 13 A. The manufacturer cites the initial findings with regard to the accident glider L 13 in Austria on June 12, 2010 and notes the service life of L 13 gliders. Aircraft Industries plans to implement approved non-destructive testing (NDT) methods to restore the gliders' airworthiness.

This section offers news briefs from soaring affiliates & divisions as of April 2008. The Vintage Sailplane Association (VSA) has come up with added color and a revised format for the "Bungee Cord" magazine. Five new officers were elected during the VSA Annual Meeting held at the Soaring Society of America (SSA) Convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Shawn Braiden has received the 2007 VSA Restoration Award for the refurbishing of his Grunau Baby II.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues, including "The Emancipation of Steven Tyler," by Brian Hiatt, " "Paul Simon's Restless Journey," by Nicholas Dawidoff and "The Fire Next Time," by Jeff Goodell.