Donald Christiansen
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Need a Kluge?
With the increasing complexity of today's systems, more kluges, by whatever name, will be required, along with their accompanying humorous…
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Amazing Grace
The amazing Grace Hopper defied the odds to become a rear admiral in the U.S. Navy and a pioneer of…
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Josie the Riveter
Josie the Riveter and her compatriots played an important role in helping women become a significant part of today’s technical…
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Harnessing Cybertech?
Many of us believed that technology could save mankind. Yet it now appears that many cyber developments will threaten that…
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Everyone a Winner?
Today’s engineers may need to be satisfied with personal “wins,” without the acknowledgement of the public or even of the…
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KISS? “Yes.” TMO? “No.”
Simplicity was the key to KISS system design. Yet it was not always adhered to as more complex systems arose…
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A Salute to Captain William Eddy
When Pearl Harbor was attacked in 1941, retired Navy Captain William Eddy volunteered to return to set up a program…
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The 737 MAX: An Accident Waiting to Happen?
The recent Boeing 737 MAX crashes, in both of which all passengers and crew were lost, brought to the fore…
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The Driverless Car Rumbles Toward the City
The question is not whether autonomous vehicles can be developed, produced and sold at competitive pricing, but rather where they…
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Craftsman Tools: Where Are They Now?
The Craftsman brand has changed hands over the years, but it has always been synonymous with quality tools. What does…
