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In recent years, apparently the Big Bang as described by the Lambda CDM-Standard Model Cosmology has become widely accepted by majority of physics and cosmology communities. Even some people have concluded that it has no serious alternative in horizon. Is that true? First, as we argued elsewhere, Big Bang story relies on singularity. In other words, when we are able to describe the observed data without invoking singularity, then Big Bang model is no longer required. Therefore, here we explore a few alternative stories other than Big Bang story, which most cosmologists believe it is the nearest to Biblical account of creation. We would argue that re-reading of Genesis 1:2 will lead us to another viable story, albeit the alternative has not been developed rigorously as LCDM theories. We also briefly discuss a fluid Maxwell equations of Prof. Tsutomu Kambe based on vortex sound theory.

DoD as a Mechanistic Organization. Characteristics of a mechanistic organization: High levels of hierarchical structure and control, Clearly defined roles and responsibilities, Written policies and procedures, Specialized, standardized tasks, Centralized decision-making processes, Higher efficiencies through lessened variation and improved predictability, and Restricted innovation, flexibility and creativity. History: Frederick the Great of Prussia, Frederick Taylor s scientific management, and SECDEFs Robert McNamara and Donald Rumsfeld. Calls for change: Today s acquisition workforce: 2014 Acquisition Policy Survey report, Acquisition Workforce Questionnaire. Acquisition Workforce Questionnaire

The words "intellectual properties" are hotter than ever in both video games and feature films. Both triple-A studios and indie developers around the world are working hard to forge their next big IP. A successful IP can become the company's breadwinner for years and entertain millions in the process. However, with more and more IPs crowding the market, it is increasing difficult to generate new ideas. In addition, going down the wrong visual path for an IP can put the studio into dire straits. In this session, Feng will layout a series of easy to follow steps, all designed to guide your IP down a solid and well planned path. Sometimes it is the simplest things that can make all the difference. A strong foundation can save your team time, money and stress. Feng will end the session with a live demonstration turning the aforementioned ideas into visual developments.

The words "intellectual properties" are hotter than ever in both video games and feature films. Both triple-A studios and indie developers around the world are working hard to forge their next big IP. A successful IP can become the company's breadwinner for years and entertain millions in the process. However, with more and more IPs crowding the market, it is increasing difficult to generate new ideas. In addition, going down the wrong visual path for an IP can put the studio into dire straits. In this session, Feng will layout a series of easy to follow steps, all designed to guide your IP down a solid and well planned path. Sometimes it is the simplest things that can make all the difference. A strong foundation can save your team time, money and stress. Feng will end the session with a live demonstration turning the aforementioned ideas into visual developments.

The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics has highlighted the need for acquisition professionals to apply critical thinking in executing programs. Quotes include [BBP 2.0] is not intended to be a 'school solution' or a checklist of ideas for you to unthinkingly 'check off.' BBP 2.0 ... is designed ... to drive critical thought in the daily execution of our work (Kendall, 2013, p. 2); and nothing is more important to our success than our ability to understand, think critically, and make sound decisions (Kendall, 2014, p. 3). This has led to requests for greater education and training in critical thinking. However these perspectives don't include the importance of organizational structure in fostering critical thinking. Since Fredrick the Great instituted drill and discipline to manage his conscripts, the military structure can best be described as mechanistic, emphasizing hierarchal power specialized divisions of labor, and formal policies, at the expense of innovation and adaptability (Walonick, 1993). For critical thinking to thrive, the acquisition community needs to transition to learning organizations capable of initiating and conveying knowledge (Giesecke & McNeil, 2004). This research studies workers' perceptions of the mechanistic behavior their organizations exhibit and reveals ways to adopt learning organizations within the confines of the Department of Defense's mechanistic organization.

Following the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the time of Henry VIII, a significant part of the buildings of Torre Abbey, particularly the church area, lay in ruins. Then, during the 17th century and subsequently, surviving parts of the abbey were incorporated into the creation of a grand private residence, the owner of which in the early part of the 20th century was Colonel Lucius Cary. With the permission of the colonel, Hugh Watkin, who at that time was living in the Chelston district of Torquay, fairly close to the abbey, undertook certain excavations of the remaining ruins between the years of 1906 and 1911. Until he made his excavations the ruins had not been thoroughly investigated. This book sets forth his findings and conclusions, and is the last of the three editions published, being dated July, 1912. Much more archaeological work has been carried out since the author's day, and further important discoveries made relating to the abbey's history. Torre Abbey passed into the ownership of the local council in 1930. Today, the house, which is now an art gallery and museum, ruins and beautiful gardens are open to the public, and many events, including weddings and exhibitions, take place in the house and grounds every year. It is a Grade 1 listed building. - Summary by Garth Burton