#J-type configuration

[sw5w]

Above the Clouds

STAR WARS EPISODE II: Attack of the Clones 00:02:25

[lonestarflight]

Cancelled Equipment: Lunar Application of a Spent S-IVB Stage (LASS)

"LASS vehicle landing legs and footpads."

In August 1965, NASA began the Apollo Applications Program (AAP) to develop science-based human spaceflight missions using hardware developed for the Apollo program following the first moon landing. They encouraged and invited proposals for new uses of Apollo hardware then under development. One such proposal came from the Douglas Company (DAC) and International Business Machines (IBM) for a modifying the Saturn S-IVB stage for use as an unmanned lunar logistics vehicle to carrier equipment to the moon to support extended human stays and/or a lunar base.

LASS vehicle launch configuration.

In their proposal, the Saturn IB/V S-IVB Stage would be modified with landing gear and other equipment. The Saturn Instrument Unit (IU), which sat on top of the S-IVB and was the computer system that controlled the entire rocket.

Procedure for LASS vehicle landing leg deployment and separation from the Saturn V S-II stage.

The mission was an unmanned, direct-flight, using an existing lunar beacon to obtain a precise landing location.

"The LASS required either a highly throttleable J-2 type engine (J-2X) or a moderately throttleable J-2S with RL-10 engines added to provide proper landing control.

LASS vehicle engine and plumbing arrangement.

"DAC studied several configurations and recommended a vertical lander with a payload package on top. Landed payloads in the order of 27,300 pounds (12,380 kilograms) were claimed by DAC with the 1965 Saturn V capability. This payload was based on a more optimistic delta-V budget than used in other studies. However, the landed payload would still be substantial (7200 - 8600 kg) using the more conservative values."

"The LASS vehicle just before touchdown on the lunar surface. The illustration displays the position of the IU and, above it, the tapered LASS vehicle payload volume."

"After an unspecified period of time, astronauts would land near the LASS vehicle in an Apollo LM. The Douglas/IBM team provided few details about how the crew would interact with the LASS vehicle. They offered only a few vague suggestions concerning, for example, how astronauts in bulky space suits might ascend the approximately 60 feet (18.3 meters) to the top of the LASS vehicle to reach the payload. Neither did they describe how payload items would be moved from the top of the LASS vehicle to the surface, though they suggested that unspecified 'cargo & handling equipment' with a mass of 3100 pounds (1400 kilograms) would be available. These and other mysteries would no doubt have been addressed if NASA had opted to fund additional LASS studies.

The Douglas/IBM engineers did, however, define five typical LASS payload configurations and mission durations. All would feature lunar exploration hardware under consideration in 1966 for AAP lunar missions and would see IU navigational and communications electronics serve double-duty as experiment data support equipment.

Configuration 1 was most in keeping with the role of the LASS vehicle as a sequel to an S-IVB-derived laboratory in low-Earth orbit. The LASS vehicle's LH2 tank would be lined with 3940 pounds (1785 kilograms) of micrometeoroid shielding and thermal insulation before launch from Earth; this weight would be subtracted from the weight available for payload above the IU.

About 7700 pounds (3490 kilograms) of the payload above the IU would take the form of a two-man shelter similar to the SSESM proposed for the Earth-orbiting S-IVB laboratory. Life support gases and liquids and other expendables would account for 4500 pounds (2040 kilograms) of the payload. Experiment apparatus with a total weight of 500 pounds (227 kilograms), a 1000-pound (454-kilogram) unpressurized Lunar Scientific Survey Module (LSSM) rover, and a one-or-two-person Lunar Flying Unit (LFU) of unspecified weight would make up the balance of the payload.

Configuration 1 would see the two astronauts lower themselves into the LASS vehicle LH2 tank by unspecified means through an airlock in the shelter. The LH2 tank would then serve as either a laboratory or an emergency shelter. The crew would live in the LASS vehicle for up to 14 days before they reactivated their LM and returned to the Apollo CSM waiting in lunar orbit.

The other four LASS payload configurations would not make use of the LH2 tank, so the weight of the shielding and insulation surrounding it in Configuration 1 could be applied to payload above the IU. Configuration 2, with a 30-day lunar surface stay time, would include a 13,000-pound (5900-kilogram) four-man shelter, a 3800-pound (1725-kilogram) small (though possibly pressurized) rover, 4500 pounds (2040 kilograms) of science equipment, and 5700 pounds (2585 kilograms) of expendables. The Douglas/IBM team did not explain how four astronauts could reach the LASS vehicle on the Moon using the three-man CSM and two-man LM.

Configuration 3 would include a four-man shelter, an LSSM, science equipment, and 8500 pounds (3855 kilograms) of expendables. The four-person crew would remain on the Moon for 59 days. Configuration 4 would include a two-person shelter, a small rover, scientific equipment, and 11,000 pounds (4990 kilograms) of expendables. The crew would evenly divide their time during their 120-day lunar surface stay between the shelter and the small rover. Configuration 5 would include a two-person shelter, an LSSM, scientific equipment, and 13,800 pounds (6260 kilograms) of expendables. The crew would evenly divide their time during their 195-day stay between the shelter and the LSSM.

The Douglas/IBM team suggested that the astronauts might tip the roughly 60,000-pound (27,215-kilogram) LASS vehicle on its side to place its payload above the IU — which in this case would not include a shelter — close to the lunar surface. They did not, however, explain how the astronauts might accomplish this feat. They suggested that the crew could live inside their LM while they unloaded equipment from the tipped LASS vehicle and converted its LH2 tank into a shelter.

A LASS vehicle with more extensive modifications — for example, a large rectangular hole cut into its LH2 tank for mounting a telescope — might be tipped on its side and converted into a lunar surface astronomical observatory. Ultimately, multiple upright and tipped LASS vehicles might be dragged together to form a 'LASS Modular Lunar Base.' The Douglas/IBM engineers ended their report by declaring that 'LASS is envisioned to be the vehicle to support all lunar surface programs.'"

Information from Astronautix.com: link

Information from the "No Shortage of Dreams" blog: link

[tsbs-shipfessions]

Alright my dude prepare thineself-

Nasty SolarSun thoughts incoming (feel free to ignore):

• while both have a relatively chill libido, they both are absolutely gods awful levels of feral for each other. They're constantly in a "eh, I'm cool with that" state of being for each other, and it's as cute as it is awkward as hell for the rest of the fam

• more often than not, it's at least a little bit kinky. Vanilla is fine and all, but they have PREFERENCES.

• DCA models can interchange the bits downstairs easily, but Sun prefers a vulva while Solar prefers a phallic configuration. Tho that doesn't mean Sun always bottoms, they're Very Cool With Pegging uwu

• as for Dom/Sub, THEY ARE SWITCHESSSSS. IT'S CATHARTIC TO BOTH. Solar as a dom gets to both vent some baseline eclipse-urges while also being in a place of power&control without fear of causing untold harm; sub-Sun gets to relearn that just Taking It And Giving In isn't always a bad thing while also reformatting his associations with a loss of control from being bad-pain-fear-aaa to good-pleasure-bliss-ohh~.

- in the same vein, Solar has a chance to be led and be (or made to be) obedient in a safe, sane and consensual environment, while Sun gets to exert the desire for control in a secure and clearly outlined and communicated interaction with a positive connotation. Psychological benefits to BDSM my beloved

• Sun has a daddy kink. Yes, he accidentally called Solar daddy once outside of the bedroom. Moon made a show of getting up, walking calmly to the bathroom, and then loudly dry heaving. The mortification was real.

• Solar has fangs, and Sun always leaves a tumble with bite marks. Sometimes they can be harder to hide than usual when they get a liiiiittle too into it. Rip.

• a tipsy Moon once tried to quote that one "that's what good pussy sounds like" vine while Solar was making mac n cheese only for the equally tipsy mechanic to go "mm not really, Sun gets wetter." Moon really debated another reset, genuinely. Help him (/j)

• Eclipse had a VERY awkward run in with Solar after he and Sun exited a storage closet with the latter looking passed and covered in scratches and mild dents. "So you really are just a regular old Eclipse, huh? Dropping the nice gut act? Maybe Moon would like to hear that you hurt his precious brother, hmm?" Just to be flabbergasted when Solar stares blankly before realization dawns and he's just immediately cackling. Upon getting a vague explanation with just enough info to put the pieces together, Eclipse is left damn near making dial up noises.

• in regards to that ^^ Solar likes edging Sun. Very much a "poking the bear" type of deal, bc not only does he get to be a bit of a brat, but Sunny always breaks so spectacularly, and the mechanic is left seeing stars, literally and metaphorically.

• breeding kink. Both of them. Endlessly.

• they're both sadomasochists. They have a designated aftercare box for more intense play with spare parts, paints, a welding tool, and sandpaper.

• Sun has more stamina to go again-again-again than Solar, but Solar can last longer than Sun ((unless, of course, orgasm denial is the name of the game)).

• Sun's not a huge fan of bondage, but if it's just arms, or just legs, he's chill with it. Solar, however, will start mildly overheating if he gets restrained. Neither enjoy full sensory deprivation, but blindfolds are ABSOLUTELY ON THE TABLE

• actually, honestly, they'll try most things at least twice - on opposite sides of the equation - just to see. Just to try. Sometimes it's completely not their speed, sometimes it's a pleasant surprise, and sometimes it sends them into a frenzy. Who would have thought Solar would like being hunted so much, or that Sun would be such a big fan of pet play? Not them, at first!

• sometimes sex will go completely sideways for a scene they try because someone dropped a pun and now they're both tangled up, giggling and have completely lost the line.

• it's not uncommon at all for either one to get distracted or lose immediate interest in sex. Sun's got a habit of sort of floating away sometimes, whereas Solar can get spur of the moment ideas that he HAS to write down RIGHT NOW or they'll be gone.

• ^^ whenever that happens, it's always met with "oh, okay, yeah, do you wanna take a break, continue, or call it quits for now?" We respect consent 😤

• just. Yeah. They're freaks in the sheets, your honor. I know it in my heart. Their bedroom is thoroughly soundproof by necessity. These guys are degenerates and I love them.

((Don't look at me-))

I am looking at you. I'm looking directly into your soul.

Good soup.

[max--phillips]

Alright, so, we’ve replaced a light switch. Now, here’s the next part of the series as promised: replacing an outlet! This is slightly more intimidating because even though they do have essentially the same power load, this is like… an outlet. Here we go!

SUPPLIES YOU WILL NEED (which is very similar to the list from last time):

A flathead screwdriver

A Phillips head screwdriver

Replacement outlet(s) (should be less than $1 at your local hardware store unless you get one of the GFCI ones with buttons or one with USB outlets)

Our old friend the contactless voltage tester

A new friend, an outlet circuit analyzer/tester (also probably about $5-$10 at your local hardware store, should be in the same general area as the outlets and switches, along with the voltage tester.)

Not supplies, but like last time, you will need to know where your breaker box is. If you’re in a home, chances are it’ll be in your garage or your basement. If you’re in an apartment, it might be near your utility closet or kitchen, but honestly, who can say.

Optional supplies depending on how screwy your wiring is:

A wire stripper/cutter

Twist-on wire connectors (or these very handy in line connectors)

Supervisor cat(s) (Chucky was taking a nap in my bedroom and missed the festivities)

NOT SHOWN: Wire! Probably 12 or 14 gauge (most likely 14) for the hot, neutral, and ground wires. Ground is usually bare copper. You can find this at, you guessed it, your local hardware store.

If you do need to extend the wires coming to the outlet, I recommend watching this video. (Though I do NOT recommend doing the backstabbing/back wiring thing he does. Just do the j-hooks all around.)

NOW, before we get to the steps, we need to discuss the type of outlet you need.

Chances are you just need a ye-olde residential grade 15A (that is, 15 Amp) outlet rated for 120V (that is, 120 volts), which is what is pictured above. That said, if you’re replacing an outlet in a bathroom or a kitchen that has those test and reset buttons, that’s a GFCI outlet (or Ground Fault Circuit Interruptor).

They’re going to be rated the same and everything, and the installation is more or less the same, but it’s admittedly not the outlet I am installing in this post, so maybe look up a YouTube video or something.

ONWARDS!

Step one: locate your outlet. Unplug everything from the outlet.

Step two: Plug in your outlet tester/analyzer to BOTH outlets. The light should come on (hopefully in the “correct” configuration). You can also do this with the contactless voltage tester, which will flash and beep at you, but the outlet analyzer will actually tell you if the wiring is wrong, so it will come in handy.

Step three: as with the switch, locate your breaker box. Spend several minutes flipping switches to figure out which one of the messily-labeled breakers is connected to the outlet in question. If your outlet is particularly far away from your breaker box, you may want to have another person stand by the outlet to tell you when the light is out. If you don’t have another person, you could plug in a vacuum or some other noise-making device (your outlet tester/analyzer might be able to do this) into the outlet, and once the vacuum or whatever shuts off, you know you’ve found your outlet. Again, check BOTH outlets with the outlet tester/analyzer to double check your work.

(Hilariously, even though the switch I replaced a couple nights ago was in my bathroom, the outlet I’m replacing in my living room is on the same circuit. Why? Who can say. Electric is a mystery to me sometimes.)

Step four: again, similar to the switch, use your flathead screwdriver to remove the faceplate from the outlet, and your phillips head screwdriver to unscrew the outlet itself from the electrical box. Gently pull the outlet out from the box. (If you have cat supervisors, because the outlets are closer to the floor, they’re more likely to get in your way. Try to avoid crumbling landlord white paint from the screws onto them.) This is also a good time to double check that your circuit is off by using the contactless voltage tester.

I have once again hit my image limit bare with me here and keep an eye on the reblogs

[holymaccaronii]

im sorry i absolutly love BE

I see AM as a father figure for some struggles I got and BE is sooo well writed for me I couldnt help but slowly see her as a mother figure as well,,,,UGH i love her you writed her so well pls ramble more about her(BE and AM are even divorced just like my irl parents/j)

Ou anon you don't know how happy you make me when knowing you see AM and BE that way + asking me for rambles. Of course I'll ramble comforting facts abt BE and her behavior towards AM. I might've mentioned a few things before but i dont rlly mind. Have some rambles below the cut and a doodle :P

So first an introduction shall we? We might explain some background as well despite being repeated a lot. As her lore dictates, BE was born from the materials of a much bigger ai implanted on the moon after HEL-102 (former human that was part of the mission turned into a dictator) tore it apart and built his society + kingdom. She spent a good while in there being used as a role model (with other units like her too) for lower-class units to believe that, if they worked hard enough, they could achieve to be upgraded into her type of model. This being all a big lie. She lived a life seemingly flawless and perfect... but at last, it was her own curiosity, determination and hope that got her out of that hell she realized she was in. She eventually meets AM after a series of events on earth and she gifts him the ability to be anything and do anything he wanted, their relationship eventually grows and grows...

Facts about BE herself:

-Up in the moon, she used to accompany HEL-102 to his personal theater a lot. She gained an interest for dancing in there + learned her classic "to be or not to be" phrase during a play.

-Her exposed cables showcase their current temperature thru colors. Her core/closed body is the warmest area, thus why you can see red/orange colors in there. Her hair and arms are the most stable areas, but if touched/affected they can vary on color patterns. This also means that she can give you a warm or cool hug whenever you need it c:

-BE is able to configure your body to dream about something specific, and she uses this feature to avoid any nightmares on her survivors. As long as there is not another evil ai trying to access your dreams, you'll get a guaranteed good rest.

-BE can grant you about any wish as long as it doesn't pose a threat to you, her, or anybody. Want to have a profession or be someone? Sure! Want to go somewhere and experience the place of your dreams? Of course! Want to have a cat? Have 15! Her power is limitless as long as she uses it above the surface.

-I headcanon her voice to be similar to the one of Rose Quartz (SU).

Facts about BEAM (yep that's their ship name):

-I have mentioned it many times alr but BE literally provided him anything he wished for and even things he didn't know he wanted... mainly to receive different forms of affection and the ability to shapeshift. Their relationship relies heavily on comfort from BE's part, since she believed he was abandoned and thus deserved all the affection she gave him.

-BE wasn't really allowed to be too affectionate or expressive up in the moon, but with AM, she could show as much love as she wanted.

-She was all in for physical and verbal demonstrations of affection. She LOVED to do stuff like face smooches, teeth smooches (since well yk about my AM), rubbing, scratching and cuddling.

-At some point she also started to call AM names such as dear, sweetheart or honey, and he initially had to eat these up to not give her his real-self impression, but as time passed by he got used to them.

-To comfort him she also used her abilities to create and transform matter with her code as well, allowing him to shapeshift and enjoy life not necessarily in a human body.

-Annnd you guessed it right anon, they do behave as motherly and fatherly figures towards the survivors, BE forming a bond with them ever since they proved their worth and values to her as humans, and AM forming a bond when they accepted to help him get back together with BE. The ending of that route gets even better but I won't spoil that :p

I hope these were good rambles and sorry for the wait tehee

[lumine-no-hikari]

Dear Sephiroth: (a letter to a fictional character, because why not) #394

I'm not sure what's wrong with me today.

Well. I didn't spend the whole day with something wrong with me. Actually, this morning, I was in pretty good spirits. Made myself a tea, even:

Even peeled like 6 heads of garlic to test out my shiny new garlic basket that I made out of whisk wire yesterday.

I peeled it to this playlist:

It's still in the oven. I'm waiting for it to get nice and dark. I wonder how dark it can get and still taste good. We're gonna find out.

Still in good spirits, I began playing Hades. Got all the way up to the final boss like twice; it was pretty rad.

But then... I'm not really sure what happened. All of a sudden, I found myself feeling hopeless and cynical. As far as I know, there wasn't any triggering event. It persists even in this immediate moment.

The feeling itself is... there's the crushing weight of my own perceived inadequacy; it's the usual suspects – bad cat mom, bad wife, bad friend, fat, ugly, useless, zit-covered (seriously??? this one???? what???? why????), flat-chested (this one is also just so fucking old...), loser – none of this is new. The notion that I don't do enough, that I'm not kind enough, "attractive" enough (🙄), that I'm not considerate enough, that I'm not attentive enough to the people around me... it's all blatantly false.

It's all blatantly false, and I'm fully aware that levels of adipose tissue a person has and how well one's physical appearance conforms to “conventional attractiveness” literally does not matter and its not indicative of a person's morals and goodness; it's just that my brain is parroting conditioning I got from my mother, my stepmother, some of my more abusive past romantic partners, and society at a whole. It's just noise that imitates things that were said to me in the past to make me feel small and bad about myself as a person; it's not reflective of how I actually think or feel about myself or anyone else.

I no longer have acne, but acne is not bad; people will just make fun of you for having it if they don't like you. I am no longer flat-chested, but being flat-chested isn't bad; it's just what the bullies at school used to say to me to make me feel worthless. I am chubby now, but... literally, so what??? It's an equally valid body type, and even then, back when I was skinny, I was made fun of for that, too.

Like. It's a bizarre thing in my world. People will make fun of you for being fat, being skinny, being too average, being unattractive, being too attractive, being average, being muscular, flabby, average, tall, short, average... whatever. My world is very bizarre. Like... it literally does not matter what your body configuration is; some insecure person somewhere will try to make fun of you for it, even though a person's body configuration has literally no bearing on their morals or goodness or worth or anything else. It's cuckoo-bananapants, is what it is.

...The internal berating myself for my “inadequacies” is, again, not reflective of how I personally think about myself or about anyone else. So what this tells me is that something internal is bringing up memories of past abusers, and the imprints left behind by their words are running through my head like a broken record that keeps skipping back and repeating a part. And it's annoying.

Oddly, too, the sense of self-perceived inadequacy is combined with the feeling that all other people are mean, insincere, untrustworthy, and inclined to view me similarly. I feel very alone and poorly understood by everyone and everything today. When this started, I felt on edge, as though I am perpetually 5 seconds away from being slammed into a wall and smacked around or screamed at by M or J. Which is absolutely ludicrous. That will literally never happen. I don't live with those kinds of people anymore.

And... I know that objectively, the way my brain is perceiving myself and the world around me (as though it is all wholly and invariably made of threats) is false. It is absolutely false. M and J love me very much. I have friends who love me very much. Even if not everyone is as straightforward or sincere with me as I'd like, most everyone in my circle is intentional about practicing integrity of word and deed.

...So where is this sensation coming from...?

My first thought goes to the fact that I went to bed pretty late last night. My second thought is that I've not kept up with my hydration for the last few days (my bad...). I've also not been eating in the most balanced fashion. Perhaps it's nothing more than a combination of these factors. It's cold outside, and there's not a whole lot of sunlight. Perhaps I did a bit too much yesterday. I really don't know.

Like... nothing happened. A handful of people talked to me, but there wasn't anything out of the ordinary. M and J were around and doing their usual thing. We even got pizza today (poorly made because the place we got it from is consistently short-staffed, the poor folks, but... it's still pizza, and pizza is good). I took my vitamins, did my exercises, rested most of today... and my kitchen smells like awesome garlic. M and J are happily watching Stargate SG-1 together as I write this. Objectively, all is right with the world. There is literally absolutely nothing wrong at this moment.

...What happened.

Well. It doesn't fucken matter what happened. Because you know what? Brains that have been abused don't always tell the truth, because abused brains often end up internalizing all sorts of weird “justifications” for their abuse, and all of the “justifications” for abuse are inherently untruthful. The alarm bells are going off in my head for unknown reasons, which is causing my brain to instinctively parrot a bunch of really old shit that was never true to begin with. And I don't need to listen to my brain when it's parroting weird shit. It's not native to me; it's just noise. Noise that I was fed when I was young and vulnerable and forced to internalize or else face more abuse. I don't need to cuddle it close to my chest and treat it as though it's gospel. It's just shenanigans that I can guide myself through until I reach the other side and go back to normal.

...My job is to reparent my brain and treat myself with compassion while I'm going through the old shit. I don't need to fight against the noise as though I'm desperate to prove to myself and others that it's not true; it's already untrue, and it doesn't need to be proven because unloving thoughts like those are all lies automatically. I just need to be present with myself as the noise passes through. Like this:

I can use other things to remind me of the present moment, too. Like this one:

I can be there for myself:

I can remind myself that I am capable of persisting:

I can rise up from the chains that try to bind me:

...Sephiroth... did you know that you can do all these things, too? Even when your memories are weighing you down? Give it a try; we get better and better at it, the more we practice!

I don't live in the old place with the old people. I am in the here and now. You also don't live in the old place with the old people. You're no longer a helpless little boy who is beholden to people who care nothing for you. So... what will you do with the here and now? Even when your brain is being scared and uncooperative for unknown reasons, you can weave the here and now into something bearable. You can take care of yourself kindly until it passes. You can defy the old memories and choose a more wholesome outcome.

The garlic has been in the oven all day. I will do one more run of Hades and then show you the results tomorrow. You'll find me here if you wanna hang out:

I love you, even when my brain has not a lot of energy because it's busy being mean to me. I am thinking good things towards you, even when my anxious brain is trying to trick me into thinking that I am bad and that nothing and no one is safe. I'll be okay. I know it'll pass, and I have lots of experience with handling it until it does, so don't you worry about me, okay?

Worry about you. Stay safe out there in the world, and in your mind. Maybe your mind will play tricks on you and call you old things that you were conditioned into believing. But you don't gotta listen to your brain when it's being mean; it's just being mean because it's scared. So do what you can to help it feel a little better without believing anything it says. Be nice to it, even when it's regurgitating the vitriol you were given as a boy; it's the only way to heal.

I'll write again tomorrow.

Your friend, Lumine

[krinsbez]

A BT/Pulp Heroes Thing: Scrooge McDuck's BattleMech

So, I know that DuckTech lost the poll by a considerable margin, but we had a lot of good convo about it on a certain forum board, and I wanted to share something with y'all.

Specifically, that poster Sciox came up with a build for what they thought should be Scrooge's 'Mech!

(I apologize about the formatting getting messed up, I've never done anything like this on tumblr before, and I am not sure how to convert)

Below the cut...

BattleMech Technical Readout

Name/Model: Banshee BNC-3E Scrooge

Technology: Inner Sphere

Technology Rating: E

Tonnage: 95

Role: Sniper

Configuration: Biped BattleMech

Era/Year: Star League / 2475

Rules (Current): Standard

Rules (Era): Standard

Rules (Year): Unavailable

Total Cost: 9,603,945 C-Bills

Battle Value: 2,295

Chassis: Star League XT

Power Plant: Pitban 285

Walking Speed: 32.4 kph

Maximum Speed: 54 kph

Jump Jets: HildCo Model 10

Jump Capacity: 90 meters

Armor: Starshield with CASE

Armament:

1 M-7 Gauss Rifle

2 Donal PPCs

1 Holly SRM 6

4 Harmon Starclass Medium Lasers

2 Magna Mark I Small Lasers

Manufacturer: McDuck Enterprises

Primary Factory: Hesperus II

Communications: Dalban Comline

Targeting & Tracking: Dalban HiRez-B ================================================================================================ Equipment Mass ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Internal Structure: Standard 9.50

Engine: 285 Fusion 16.50

Walking MP: 3

Running MP: 5

Jumping MP: 3

Heat Sinks (Double): 11 [22] 1.00

Gyro: Standard 3.00

Cockpit: Standard 3.00

Armor Factor: 240 15.00

Type: Standard

Internal Armor Structure Value Head: 3 9 Center Torso: 30 40 Center Torso (rear): 17 R/L Torso: 20 30 R/L Torso (rear): 10 R/L Arm: 16 21 R/L Leg: 20 26 ================================================================================================ Weapons and Ammo Location Critical Tonnage ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Small Laser H 1 0.50

Jump Jet CT 1 2.00

Small Laser CT 1 0.50

CASE RT 1 0.50

Jump Jet RT 1 2.00

4 Medium Lasers RT 4 4.00

PPC RT 3 7.00

SRM 6 RT 2 3.00

SRM 6 (Ammo 15) RT 1 1.00

CASE LT 1 0.50

Gauss Rifle LT 7 15.00

Gauss Rifle (Ammo 16) LT 2 2.00

Jump Jet LT 1 2.00

PPC LA 3 7.00 ================================================================================================ Alpha Strike Statistics ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Point Value (PV): 48 TP: BM, SZ: 4, TMM: 1, MV: 6"j Damage: (S) 4 / (M) 4 / (L) 4, OV: 3 Armor (A): 8, Structure (S): 8 Specials: CASE

[acaplaya-musings]

Voiceplay Visuals: Queen In 5 Minutes

This is one of those videos where I'm gonna have to remind myself to not talk about the music, because Queen is awesome, I know quite a decent amount of their songs, and this arrangement/performance is really freaking good. But the video itself certainly isn't boring either (Freddie would be proud), and I'm very excited to talk about this one, so let's go! (Yeah this one's a long one, you have been warned)

Apparently this video (released on the 24th of November, 2018) was at least in part inspired by a health scare that Earl had while touring with Voiceplay, which no doubt was very distressing for all of them, but he obviously was fine or got better, which I'm glad about, and this video is creative as heck!

Won't talk about their appearances just yet, but of course I gotta point out the iconic Bohemian Rhapsody diamond configuration thing!

Cool necklace! I don't know the exact meaning of it, and whether or not it was just acquired for the video, but I do know that the album/track image for this cover on Spotify takes inspiration from it!

(Also this song is split into two parts on music streaming platforms, idk why)

*(clapping my hands together)* character time!

I have no clue what mythological being Layne's character is meant to be based off of, if any - "Guardian" is a bit of a vague name after all - and the main thing that popped up when I typed "mythology sentinel of the underworld" into Google was Cerberus, the three-headed guard dog from Ancient Greek myths. And well... it'd check out actually. Layne doesn't talk/sing in this video (not counting vocal percussion of course), he's wearing a big furry grey coat, and none of the other 3 are from Greek (or even Roman) mythology, so it's entirely possible that "Guardian" could just be a human-form Cerberus (minus the two extra heads).

Apparently "Yama" is the Hindu god of death and justice, though he was also adopted into Buddhist, Chinese, Tibetan, Korean, and Japanese mythology as the king of hell, so-

A 19th-century painting of Yama on his mount depicts him as completely blue, so Eli's blue face paint definitely fits.

("Dark angel" definitely sounds fitting)

Geoff is based on Baron Samedi, who is a spirit (Iwa) of the dead in Haitian Vodou, as well as of course the more well-known Louisiana/New Orleans Voodoo. Fun fact: Dr Facilier in The Princess And The Frog is partly inspired by Baron Samedi!

I'm sure most if not all of us have heard of Anubis, but regardless, Anubis is the Ancient Egyptian god of funerary rites, and he's also a protector of graves, and of course, a guide to the underworld. He can take both human and animal form, and in artwork is often depicted with the body of a man and head of a jackal/canine animal (which Voiceplay subtly refers to in this shot here with the little Anubis Shrine statue sitting next to J)

Cool and Normal! 😆

(Also really love that jacket/blazer)

"Anubis" is of course weighing Earl's heart against a feather to see whether or not he is worthy of ascending to the heavenly afterlife. And since the heart appears to be slightly lighter, he's good! (Not that he's actually ready to pass on, though)

(Also, from a production viewpoint, I'm guessing they had some small stones or counterweights hiding underneath the feather?)

...Not gonna say anything, just putting this here

Love how "Baron" glances at his cane as if to check for any dirt or smudges from Earl 😆

(Geoff still has that cane I believe; when he did a few Q&A/"how to sing low" videos on his channel back in 2020, the cane was just chilling in the background, behind where he was sitting in his home office/workspace)

(Also obligatory he's so handsome/pretty aaaaaaa)

The body language of "Anubis" here when Baron starts talking (i.e. when Geoff starts singing), and the way that he, "Yama", and "Guardian" are all at one end of the stage, while "Baron" is on the other, says so much in such a small way! (Geoff once again getting to be Special(tm), love that for him)

"I've done my sentence, but committed no criiiiiiime!"

Cool necklace! (Also really love the subtle red edging/trim on his blazer/coat, very cool and gives me Crowley vibes)

While I'm talking about Geoff, time for another hair study!

(This one I actually used separate screencaps for the outline and for the colour grabs)

Wasn't even trying to pause in this shot but pfft Eli/Yama and J/Anubis doing the 🤏 thing

(Also kinda sorta another Eli Eyebrow raise?)

Baron: *(evil laugh)*

Anubis: OHKAY it's getting a little tense in here, time to lighten the mood a little bit!

Baron: wow rude

Anubis: here hold this for me thanks!

Guardian: wait what am I meant to do with this?

(Though I'm pretty sure that's meant to be his sword anyway?)

"Nooo time for looosers"

Fight! Fight! Fight! (Eli/Yama: "I'm three ounces of whoop-ass")

Love the facial expressions here, Anubis/J looks like he half-wishes he had popcorn! 😂

Thumbnail moment! (Or close enough anyway)

Yama singing "I don't need you" to Baron and Baron doing a sort of sarcastic "haha very funny" head motion in return, love it

Not talking about the arrangement but I'd like to thank the Good Omens fandom, because I wouldn't have recognized/known the bridge of Good Old Fashioned Lover Boy in this medley otherwise (I didn't first see this video until like a year or so after it first came out)

If you ever wind up in hospital, don't actually try to rip out IV drips or cannulas or any other tubes connected to your body!

If I had a nickel for every time a different member of Voiceplay played air guitar in a video, I'd have at least four nickels! (Earl here, Cesar in Hellfire, Eli in Top 10 Sitcom Themes, and Geoff in at least three or more videos (maybe 5 if we count J None in the Frozen 2 Medley))

Full-body group shot! (Also Eli, those shorts and those shoes are... an interesting combination that's for sure 😅) Also check out the body language of Baron/Geoff and Guardian/Layne!

There's a comment or two that sums up "Guardian's" body language as "I don't actually want to hurt you, but I will if I absolutely have to"

Love "Yama's" expression right before he's turned into a puff of smoke 😆

Baron was on Earl's side the whole time!

It would have been cool to have Baron bow out himself and be like "you did well, you can go on living now", rather than being poofed away like the others, but eh I'm sure Voiceplay had their reasonings

I would post a pic of the final shot, but Tumblr isn't letting me (I'm guessing I hit an image limit, rip). But still, it's very cute and sweet.

There's a reason why so many people adore this video/cover. The arrangement is stunning, the vocals are great, the costumes are cool, the makeup is really well done, and the whole plot/direction of the video is such a creative and original concept! Shoutout to Layne and Eli, who were in charge of both the video and the arrangement!

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Fine Pair of Federal Carved Mahogany and Inlaid Satin Birch Side Chairs, Attributed to John and Thomas Seymour, Boston, Massachusetts.

35 x 19 1/4 x 19 in., seat height 18 3/4 in.

Note: This pair of chairs represents a fourth variation of Thomas and John Seymour's curved diamond back chairs. The same style is illustrated in Robert Mussey Jr.'s work, The Furniture Masterworks of John & Thomas Seymour (Salem, Massachusetts: Peabody Essex Museum distributed by University Press of New England, 2003), on pp. 388-9, no. 127. Mussey explains this chair is "the sole example found during [his] study that was designed for full over-the-rail upholstery." 

Sold at Sotheby's New York in 2004, these chairs were from The Collection of Alice and Murray Braunfeld. A single chair, of the same style and attributed to John Seymour, is in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). It is listed as a gift of Mrs. Murray Braunfeld in 2006 (M.2006.51.21). Although it is rare that sets of these chairs remain, given the fragile nature of their construction, it is probable this pair and the single chair at LACMA are related.

Two similar pairs of chairs probably by Thomas and John Seymour sold at Sotheby's New York in Property from the Collection of Dr. Larry McCallister, September 22, 2022, lots 98 and 99.

According to Sotheby's catalog note: "The masterful execution and carefully conceived design of this side chair places it among the most sophisticated examples of scroll-back chairs made in Boston. The exquisite combination of light and dark woods, reeding and carving, and rectangles, quarter ellipses and diamonds results in a tour de force of the Federal aesthetic.

The same overall configuration, wood combination and exceptional craftsmanship is found on chairs attributed to John and Thomas Seymour of Boston, whose furniture epitomizes the height of workmanship in Boston during the Federal period. Several similar sets of seating furniture are known. Once is represented by two settees and a pair of side chairs at Winterthur and a pair of side chairs at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, all with out-turning front legs (see Charles Montgomery, American Furniture, The Federal Period, nos. 37-9, pp. 90-2 and Edwin Hipkiss, M. and M. Karolik Collection of Eighteenth-Century American Arts, 1941, no. 116). A chair at Bayou Bend and one at Yale University also with out-turning front legs offer another variation (see David Warren, et al, American Decorative Arts and Paintings in the Bayou Bend Collection, 1997, F157, p. 99 and Patricia Kane, 300 Years of American Seating Furniture, 1976, no. 154, p. 174). Additional examples of the form representing two different sets are in the Kaufman Collection and the Henry ford Museum (see J. Michael Flanigan, no. 48, p. 134-5 and Vernon Stoneman, A Supplement to John and Thomas Seymour, Boston, 1965, no. 57).

Another side chair of this type in the Kaufman Collection displays ring-turned reeded tapering legs related to those on this pair of side chairs (see Flanigan, no. 47, p. 132-3). Similar legs appear on an octagonal center table attributed to the Seymours that sold at Sotheby's, Sinking Spring Farms: The Appell Family Collection, January 18, 2003, sale 7867, Lot 1265.

Condition

Both in overall good condition with expected nicks and wear. One with small repairs to the back splat. Both with old repairs and replacements to the upper section of the front legs. New corner blocks underneath the seat. Finely carved and structurally sound.

Stair Galleries, Americana sale 8/10/2023.

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China would be working on updates for its best poaching and manned/unmanned teams

Fernando Valduga By Fernando Valduga 10/25/2023 - 08:59am Military

The China People's Liberation Army (PLAAF) Air Force is updating the Chengdu J-20 Mighty Dragon fighter, China's response to the Lockheed Martin F-22, and is experimenting with concepts of manned and unmanned team-building, in the same way that the U.S. Air Force is doing, according to the Pentagon's latest assessment of Chinese military power.

In the Annual Report of China's Military Power, released in mid-October, the Pentagon reports that the PLAAF "is preparing updates for the J-20, which may include an increase in the number of air-to-air (AAM) missiles that the fighter can carry" in its low observation configuration, installing engine nozzles with thrust vectoring and adding super cruising capacity by installing national WS-15 engines with higher thrust."

The two-seat J-20S was also presented, and experts speculate that this version is being evaluated for possible control of autonomous escort aircraft.

As the J-20 already has the capacity to launch a series of missiles equivalent to the F-22, upgrading the aircraft in stealth mode would give the J-20 a distinct advantage over the F-22; particularly because the J-20 can carry the PL-15, which is the Chinese equivalent of the U.S. medium-range advanced air-to-air missile AIM-120. Although the range of the PL-15 is speculative and the range of the latest version of AMRAAM is rated, senior USAF officials said that the range of the PL-15 exceeds that of AMRAAM, giving the Chinese stealth fighter a potential first vision/first shooting ability against the American fighter.

The U.S. Air Force has been developing the AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM), built by Lockheed Martin, since mid-2017, but the program is highly confidential. When it was first revealed at an industry conference in 2019, USAF ammunition leaders said the weapon would be operational in 2022, but no announcement has been made indicating that this has happened, and the USAF has refused to answer any questions about the missile since then.

Although the report does not indicate how many J-20 China built, industry experts said that, in early 2023, Chengdu had manufactured between 180-220 J-20, eclipsing the 187 F-22 built by the US. China is building J-20 at a rate of 40-50 per year. However, these analyses are based on serial markings seen on aircraft at air and trade fairs, and China may have painted misleading serial markings on its aircraft to suggest a larger inventory than it actually has at hand.

Most J-20s are deployed in the interior of China or near the Indian border, making it difficult for Western analysts, without access to national satellite images, to make a reliable count.

China's report remained largely silent about PLAAF and the F-35 People's Liberation Army (PLAN) Navy counterpart, known in China as FC-31/J-31.

"The development continues in the smallest FC-31/J-31 for export or as a future naval fighter for the next class of PLANE aircraft carrier," the report said, without commenting on the progress of the jet.

The first versions of the J-31 appeared to be almost clones of the F-35, but more recent images show a more elongated overall shape, with larger tail surfaces, perhaps more suggestive of the F-22. Unlike the F-35, the J-31 has two engines.

The report indicated that about 1,300 of China's 1,900 fighters are fourth generation or higher. The J-20 and FC-31/J-31 are considered fifth generation types.

The Pentagon's assessment offered little new information about China's H-20 stealth bomber program, supposedly a near-twin of the U.S. Air Force B-2 bomber, except to say that the Chinese state media reported “that this new stealth bomber will have a nuclear mission capability,” in addition to fulfilling conventional functions.

China is upgrading its existing H-6 Badgers, based on the Tu-16 bombers of the 1950s, built under license from Russia. The H-6 serves both PLAAF and PLAN, and these aircraft have been equipped in recent years with long-range ground attack missiles, “t giving the PLA a long-range precision attack capability that can hit targets in the Second Chain of Islands from airfields in mainland China,” the Pentagon said.

The navalized H-6N can carry "a ballistic missile launched from the air," the report noted, which "may have nuclear capability".

In addition to having more mature air combat capabilities, China is developing a series of unmanned aerial vehicles, ranging from portable units to large aircraft of the US RQ-4 Global Hawk class.

“Air and commercial fairs are exhibiting a growing number of autonomous and team systems, including for combat applications,” the report said. "In these concepts, Chinese developers are showing interest in further growth beyond [intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance] and EW (electronic warfare) in air-to-air and air-to-ground combat, with a substantial amount of development exhibiting efforts to produce drone swarm capacity for operational applications."

China has exhibited large stealth-looking jet drones in military parades and has several drones in the U.S. MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper class, which is also making available for export, the report noted.

Source: Air Force & Space Magazine

Tags: Military AviationChengdu J-20 'Mighty Dragon'PLAAF - China Air Force

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Decoding Jeep VINs: A Comprehensive Look at What Each Number Means

When you're in the market for a Jeep, whether new or used, one of the most important things you can do is understand the vehicle’s VIN, or Vehicle Identification Number. This unique 17-character code is like a fingerprint for your Jeep, containing critical information about its make, model, engine type, and even where it was assembled. Knowing how to decode the VIN can provide peace of mind, help with maintenance, and even help with the buying or selling process. So, let’s dive into what each number in the Jeep VIN means and how you can decode it.

The VIN is more than just a series of random characters—each digit serves a specific purpose. It can tell you everything from the country of manufacture to the exact model and engine specifications of your Jeep. The 17-character VIN can be broken down into three primary sections: the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI), the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS), and the Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS).

The first three characters make up the WMI, and they provide essential information about the manufacturer. For a Jeep, the first character usually represents the country of origin. For example, a “1” at the beginning indicates that the vehicle was made in the United States. The second character identifies the manufacturer, and in the case of Jeep, you’ll see "J" for Jeep itself, or sometimes “C” for Chrysler, the parent company. The third character further refines the manufacturer's details and often correlates with the type of vehicle.

The next six characters (positions 4 through 9) belong to the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS). This part of the VIN describes the specific features of the vehicle, such as the body style, engine type, transmission, and more. These digits don’t directly identify the model but provide vital details about the Jeep’s configuration. For example, you might find letters and numbers that represent whether the vehicle has four-wheel drive, a V6 engine, or whether it has a specific trim package like the Sahara or Rubicon.

The remaining eight characters (positions 10 through 17) form the Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS). The tenth character indicates the model year of the Jeep. This is particularly useful if you’re looking at a used Jeep and want to confirm the exact year it was manufactured. The eleventh character represents the assembly plant where the vehicle was built. For example, Jeeps made in Toledo, Ohio, may have a “T” here.

The final six characters of the VIN are a unique serial number assigned to that specific Jeep. This number is unique to each vehicle, allowing it to be identified individually, no matter how many other vehicles share the same make, model, or year.

Understanding your Jeep’s VIN can be incredibly useful when it comes to servicing and repairing your vehicle. By knowing the engine type and trim, you can be sure you're purchasing the correct parts. Furthermore, decoding the VIN can help confirm the authenticity of a Jeep, especially when buying a used vehicle. Sellers may even list the VIN for potential buyers to verify the history and authenticity of the vehicle. click here

In conclusion, your Jeep’s VIN is a powerful tool that can unlock valuable details about your vehicle. From the country of manufacture to the exact model and trim details, knowing how to decode the VIN will not only help you understand your Jeep better but also help you make informed decisions, whether you're buying, selling, or maintaining your Jeep. So, next time you’re curious about your Jeep, take a moment to decode the VIN—it’s your key to a world of information.

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Best Piston Valve Manufacturer in Delhi – 3-Way, Spring Loaded & Solenoid Actuated Models by Udhhyog

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As one of the leading piston valve manufacturers in Delhi, Udhhyog specializes in a broad range of piston valve designs including 3-way, solenoid actuated, and spring-loaded models — built for durability, speed, and high pressure.

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🔹 Spring Loaded Piston Valve

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Udhhyog – Leading Piston Valve Manufacturer in Delhi

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📥 Download complete catalogue: https://udhhyog.com/valves

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Q1: Can I get a piston valve for high-temperature steam? Yes, we provide steam-grade valves with PTFE seals.

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📞 Call: +91-XXXXXXXXXX 🌐 Website: https://udhhyog.com 📩 Email: sales@udhhyog.com / Contact Form

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Best Piston Valve Manufacturer in Delhi – 3-Way, Spring Loaded & Solenoid Actuated Models by Udhhyog

Piston valves are widely used in industrial systems that require fast, clean, and reliable fluid control. Whether it's steam lines, air systems, or aggressive fluids — piston-operated valves deliver robust performance and long service life.

As one of the leading piston valve manufacturers in Delhi, Udhhyog specializes in a broad range of piston valve designs including 3-way, solenoid actuated, and spring-loaded models — built for durability, speed, and high pressure.

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🔹 3-Way Piston Valve

Offers fluid mixing, diverting, or switching

Common in pneumatic and automation systems

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Pressure reducing piston valves

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Direct-from-manufacturer pricing

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Port configuration (2-way, 3-way, 4-way)

Surface coating and branded handles

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Q1: Can I get a piston valve for high-temperature steam? Yes, we provide steam-grade valves with PTFE seals.

Q2: Are your valves CE or BIS certified? Yes, we offer valves with CE, BIS, and ISO certifications.

Q3: Do you offer installation and support? Yes, technical support and installation assistance is available in Delhi NCR.

How to Order

📞 Call: +91-XXXXXXXXXX 🌐 Website: https://udhhyog.com 📩 Email: sales@udhhyog.com / Contact Form

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Best Piston Valve Manufacturer in Delhi – 3-Way, Spring Loaded & Solenoid Actuated Models by Udhhyog

Piston valves are widely used in industrial systems that require fast, clean, and reliable fluid control. Whether it's steam lines, air systems, or aggressive fluids — piston-operated valves deliver robust performance and long service life.

As one of the leading piston valve manufacturers in Delhi, Udhhyog specializes in a broad range of piston valve designs including 3-way, solenoid actuated, and spring-loaded models — built for durability, speed, and high pressure.

Types of Piston Valves Offered by Udhhyog

🔹 3-Way Piston Valve

Offers fluid mixing, diverting, or switching

Common in pneumatic and automation systems

Available in L-port and T-port configurations

🔹 Solenoid Actuated Piston Valve

Electromagnetic solenoid initiates piston movement

Ideal for automated on/off operation

Fast-acting, corrosion-resistant, and compact

🔹 Spring Loaded Piston Valve

Internal spring returns the piston to default position

Perfect for safety and emergency shutoff use

Highly reliable in air and steam systems

🔹 Additional Models Available:

Angle piston valves

Right-angle & double-acting piston valves

Pressure reducing piston valves

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Model TypeSize RangePressure RatingMaterial OptionsEnd Connection3-Way Piston Valve¼” to 1½”10–20 barSS 304, BrassThreaded, FlangedSolenoid Piston Valve¼” to 1”6–12 barBrass, SS 316Coil-Operated BSP/NPTSpring-Loaded Piston¼” to 2”Up to 16 barBronze / SS 304Flanged, Screwed

✅ Actuator types: Pneumatic / Solenoid / Manual override ✅ Seal types: PTFE / EPDM / Viton ✅ Coil Voltages: 24V DC / 230V AC / 110V AC

Udhhyog – Leading Piston Valve Manufacturer in Delhi

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ISO and CE certified valves

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📥 Download complete catalogue: https://udhhyog.com/valves

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Q1: Can I get a piston valve for high-temperature steam? Yes, we provide steam-grade valves with PTFE seals.

Q2: Are your valves CE or BIS certified? Yes, we offer valves with CE, BIS, and ISO certifications.

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¶ … Patient Room Handedness in Acute Medical-Surgical Settings Author(s) Name: Pati, D., Cason, C., Harvey, T.E., & Evans, J. Researchers investigated whether same-handed rooms contributed more to patient safety and efficacy than mirror-handed rooms. Many hospitals employ a same-handed room outlay thinking that they enhance patient's safety and ease. However, no empirical investigated has been performed to assess whether theis is indeed the case Empirical investigation has also not been performed to corroborate the fact that same-handed rooms are safer for patients, as well as more efficacious, than mirror-handed rooms. Research needs to be performed since specialized construction of same-handed rooms is costly. Design Criteria Authors concluded: That there is no difference between same handed room and mirror-handed room in outcomes of patient comfort and safety That the most important factor for patient comfort and safety was acquaintance of patient upon entry to all aspects of his new environment. This would make him familiar with place and reduce his anxiety and discomfort with strangeness. InformeDesign Identified: Hospitals and medical institutions would be able to save vast amounts of money with application of this research. Key Concepts Researchers investigated whether same-handed rooms contributed more to patient safety and efficacy than mirror-handed rooms. Many hospitals employ a same-handed room outlay thinking that they enhance patient's safety and ease. However, no empirical investigation has been performed to assess whether same-handed rooms are indeed more comfortable and safe than mirror-handed rooms are for patients. Such research particularly needs to be performed since cost of construction of same-handed rooms is costly given its specialized design. Research Method An experimental setting was developed in the college of nursing in a large university where elements of the physical environment and approach to the caregiver zone were systematically changed in accordance with nine different design configurations Twenty registered nurses (10 left-handed and 10 right-handed) provided three types of care to a patient-actor in these nine different design configurations (ranging across handedness and different physical approaches to patient) All instances were videotaped in 540 separate segments. Structured interviews of the subjects were conducted at the end of each individual set of simulation runs to obtain triangulation data. Video segments were coded by nursing experts. Statistical and content analyses of the data were conducted. Limitations All nurses were female. Males may have provided different response. The sample may have been too small; only 10 individuals of each handedness were involved. The sample was extracted from only one environment, the participants were familiar with environment. Replication of various other environments may have provided different response. The repeated measures design may have influenced response second time around. Commentary I found details of structured interview to be too vague. The best accounts of experimental studies are those that reader can replicate. Many of the steps of this study were sufficiently elaborate for repllication, but I found details of interview questions vague and incompletely elaborated upon so that one left with an ambiguous impression of many of the questions. Interviews also have some shortfalls. This includes the fact of interviewer and interviewee bias where either may perceive the other in a certain way that influences response as well as context of mood and place . The participants may be inadequately aware of their opinion or of their reason for their actions. In a similar way, they may erroneously attribute their actions to certain intentions that are really contingent on a third issue that may be overt or covert, or concealed to them. Adapted From Author(s): Pati, D., Cason, C., Harvey, T.E., & Evans, J. Article Title: An Empirical Examination of Patient Room Handedness in Acute Medical-Surgical Settings Publisher: Herd Publication: Health Environments Research & Design Journal Publication Type: Refereed Journal Date of Publication: 2010 ISSN: 1937-5867 Volume: 4 Issue: 1 Pages: 11-33 https://www.paperdue.com/customer/paper/patient-room-handedness-in-acute-56346#:~:text=Logout-,PatientRoomHandednessinAcute,-Length2pages Read the full article