Knocking Down a King on 4th of July

Knocking Down a King on 4th of JulyKnocking Down a King on 4th of JulyIt is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself for a worthy cause who, at the best, knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat.That was Theodore Roosevelt speaking at the Sorbonne in 1910 and I run this quote every Independence Day because, well, its awesome its fierce.Im reminded of ferocity often on my morning jogs in Manhattan. I live Downtown and my route takes me down the river and up Broadway past the Charging Bull.A favorite part of the run is coming through Bowling Green and the metal fence that surrounds the small park.The tops of all the fence posts have been chopped off - by vandals, you might thinkbut these were very patriotic vandals as the act occurred way back on July 9, 1776 On July 9, 1776, after the Declaration of Independence was read to Washingtons troops at the current site of New Yorks City Hall, local Sons of Liberty rushed down Broadway to Bowling Green, where they toppled the statue of King George III. The fence post finials of cast-iron crowns on the protective fence were sawed off, with the saw marks still visible today.Knocking down a king and cutting the crowns off the fence that protects him - let me tell you I get a little boost in my pace every time I run by.Our American heroes have given us a wonderful country to enjoy this week, and every week, Readers.Have a great 4thIm rooting for you.

How to Find the Right Career for Your Unique Skills

How to Find the Right Career for Your Unique Skills How to Find the Right Career for Your Unique Skills PersonalityYou cant find the right career if you dont know which career you might be suited for, and personality tests can help you figure this out. Your personality can affect how you work with others and what kind of work environment you are best suited for, and a personality test geared towards job seekers can help you determine which personality traits affect your career choices. There are several career aptitude tests available for free online that can match you with the perfect career for your unique personality traits.EducationWhen looking for the right career, you need to take into account the amount of education your chosen career requires. Some people love school and would happily spend many years getting an advance degree in order to enter a career that they love, but other people are not interested in staying in school for longer than necessary. Part of finding the pe rfect career for you is choosing a career that requires an amount of schooling you are comfortable with.Skills and TalentsEveryone has something they are good at or enjoy doing, and these unique skills and talents can help people find the right career. If you have always loved creating works of art, for example, you might consider choosing a career as a graphic artist. Sometimes, however, these decisions are not so clear cut, but you can find a career that lets you do what you love by visiting a career center and talking to a counselor about what you love to do. A career counselor can help you match your talents and skills with the perfect career for you.InterestsIt is also important to take into account your interests when you are looking for the perfect career. Its often said that it doesnt feel like working when you are doing something that you love, and you can find the perfect career for you if you follow your passions and interests. However, when considering your interests and how they intersect with your career path, you should make sure that you have true interests and not just a passing fancy for a certain field. You can only find the right career if your interests will last as long as your career.

ASME to Present Nearly 20 Code-Related Courses in Las Vegas

ASME to Present Nearly 20 Code-Related Courses in Las Vegas ASME to Present Nearly 20 Code-Related Courses in Las Vegas ASME to Present Nearly 20 Code-Related Courses in Las VegasASME Learning Development will offer 19 code and code-related live courses including two new classes next month in Las Vegas, Nev. The courses, to be held from Sept. 24 to 28, will take distributions-mix at Harrahs Las Vegas Hotel.One of the new courses, Six Sigma for Engineers and Technical Professionals, will provide attendees with a fundamental understanding of the Six Sigma methodology for process improvement a customer-oriented change strategy with a systematic data-driven approach to eliminate waste and enhance performance. The course, to be held Sept. 24-26, employs a practical approach, using lecture, small group case studies, discussions and hands-on activities to enable attendees to learn how to integrate Six Sigma tools, collect and analyze data, and master the concept of generating standard, stable and predictable processes.A second new class, Agile Project Management, will offer participants an introduction to Agile Project Management using the Project Management Institutes latest PMBOK/Agile guidelines, with practical real-world examples. The course, which will take place Sept. 27-28, will combine lecture, small group activities, quizzes and discussions to help students understand Agile and its relationship to traditional project management practices. Attendees who are interested in taking both classes can register for the Six Sigma and Agile Project Management for Engineers Combo Course and save up to $755 on the cost of registration.Nondestructive Examination Applying ASME Code Requirements (Section V), from Sept. 24 to 26, is designed for individuals who require an understanding of the principles, techniques and applications of the key nondestructive examination (NDE) methods. With its emphasis on basic procedures, techniques, applications, advantages and limitati ons as related to the ASME Boiler Pressure Vessel Code (BPV), Section V, for each NDE method, the course should be beneficial for a range of professionals, including design, structural, maintenance and materials engineers, as well as management, supervisors, regulators, auditors and project managers.Overview of Codes Standards for Nuclear Power Plants, to be held Sept. 24-26, is intended to familiarize mechanical and civil engineers with ASME, its codes and standards, and the ASME BPV Code as it applies to nuclear facilities. The course will provide students with an overview of Sections III and XI of the BPV Code and the Guides for the Operation and Maintenance for Nuclear Power Plants. It also reviews Sections II, V, and IX as they apply to nuclear facilities, and discusses the NQA-1 Quality Assurance for Nuclear Facility Applications Standard. Other topics to be covered include a brief history of the BPV Code the ASME Boards and Committees, including the Board on Nuclear Codes a nd Standards international activity in the area of nuclear codes and ASME Nuclear Accreditation.From Sept. 24 to Sept. 27, Design in Codes, Standards Regulations for Nuclear Power Plant Construction will provide participants with details of the ASME Section III, Division 1, code requirements and their technical basis for the design of Class 1, 2 and 3 piping, pumps, valves and vessels for nuclear power plants. In addition to offering attendees an overview of the ASME Section III design requirements, the course will cover topics including methods of analysis and qualification criteria for each type of component design by rule design by analysis and qualification by testing and supplementary requirements imposed by regulation, such as regulatory guides and standard review plans.Pipe Sizing, Pump Selection, and Water Hammer, also to be offered from Sept. 24 to 27, will provide attendees with the equations and calculations they will need to understand the relationship between pipe wall stresses and the changes in fluid pressure and velocity for the prediction of a pipe wall failure. The course, which should be of particular value to practicing engineers in the power and process piping areas, will also feature a review of fluid mechanics, including fluid properties, equations for steady and for unsteady flows, flow in a pipeline, friction factor, hydraulic and energy gradient lines, and axial and hoop stress calculations in a pipe wall.On Sept. 26, ASME will offer Strategic Thinking, a one-day course that will introduce participants to strategic thinking tools that will help them make sound decisions and apply proven methods to evaluate risk and determine the best plan of action. Designed for managers, supervisors, and team leaders, the class will show attendees how to recognize opportunities to influence and create strategic alliances, use strategic thinking concepts identify strengths and weaknesses in their work groups, and develop persuasive skills to sell the ir strategic ideas to others.For more information on the entire schedule of ASME Learning Development courses that will be offered in Las Vegas, visit go.asme.org/lasvegas6. To learn more about ASME Learning Development programs, visit www.asme.org/shop/courses/asme-training-development.