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They were certainly brave, but they lacked experience of the British and ran into ambushes that the Brits had learned to avoid in 1941.
Their equipment was generally good, and they were well supplied.
So well supplied in fact, that you and your unit was evacuated to Sicily after your own supplies dwindled to nothing and the Americans were able to flank you.
They’re adding another length of rod to go deeper. The brown liquid that sprays out isn’t oil, it’s drill mud which is literally just premixed mud which is added to the hole to help stabilize the sidewalls and also cool off the bit.
The big mechanical brace they move around is used to hold the active rod in place while spinning a different rod in or out.
The brace built into the floor around the active rod hangs the whole drill column in place while extracting, which can weigh tens of thousands of pounds suspended over a hole that can be thousands of feet deep.
The chain is used to create friction and tension on the rod to pull it into place horizontally when trying to slot the next length of rod. In some cases it also provides extra tension when tightening the rod connection.
The stuff he brushes the threads with is pipe thread grease to help disconnect the rods after inducing incredible pressure on them from drilling.
“Corporate speak” refers to the jargon, buzzwords, and formal language often used in the business world. It’s a way of communicating that can sound very professional, but sometimes it can be hard to understand, especially for people who aren’t familiar with the specific terms or the business context.
There are a few main reasons why corporate speak is so prevalent:
When something is described as “too bureaucratic,” it means that it is characterized by excessive and often unnecessary administrative procedures, rules, regulations, and paperwork. Bureaucracy refers to a system of government or management in which decisions are made by a hierarchy of officials or administrators who follow established procedures and protocols. While bureaucracy can be important for maintaining order and consistency in organizations or government institutions, it can become problematic when it becomes overly complex, slow-moving, inefficient, and burdensome.
In the vast landscape of cognitive biases that cloud our judgment, there’s one particularly deceptive pitfall that often goes unnoticed: survivorship bias. This bias can skew our perceptions, lead us to make flawed decisions, and even shape entire narratives. Let’s dive deep into understanding survivorship bias, its implications, and some classic examples.
The Mona Lisa, painted by the Italian Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci between 1503 and 1506, is arguably the most famous painting in the world. Housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris, it attracts millions of visitors each year, all eager to catch a glimpse of the enigmatic woman with the subtle smile. But what is it about this particular painting that has captivated the world for centuries? Let’s delve into the greatness of the Mona Lisa.
Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 psychological horror film The Shining contains one of cinema’s most bizarre and unsettling scenes – when Shelley Duvall’s character Wendy glimpses a man in a bear costume seemingly engaged in a sexual act through an open hotel room door, has been interpreted by many as a symbol of sexual abuse.
The AI singularity, often referred to simply as “the singularity,” is a hypothetical point in the future when technological growth becomes uncontrollable and irreversible, leading to unforeseeable changes to human civilization. This concept is primarily associated with the idea that artificial general intelligence (AGI) — machines that can perform any intellectual task that a human being can — will improve themselves or create even more advanced AI in a rapid feedback loop, leading to an exponential explosion in intelligence. Here are some key points to understand about the AI singularity:
Emotional invalidation is the process of dismissing, belittling, or negating someone’s feelings. It can be intentional or unintentional, but regardless of the intent, it can have profound effects on the individual on the receiving end.
When someone expresses their feelings or emotions, they are sharing a vulnerable part of themselves. They are seeking understanding, empathy, and validation. Emotional invalidation, however, is the opposite of this. It’s like telling someone that their feelings are wrong, unimportant, or that they shouldn’t feel the way they do. This can be done through comments like “You’re overreacting,” “It’s not a big deal,” or “You shouldn’t feel that way.”
The reason emotional invalidation is harmful is multifaceted:
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Honestly, yes, I do feel like I “missed out.” As I’ve grown older, I believe more and more that a sense of relational exploration is vital in one’s adolescent years.
I went to a high school where I didn’t have the opportunity to explore that side of myself and college … well, suffice to say that college sucked, too.
It leaves you feeling stunted and underdeveloped, and like you’re waiting on some train you’re not sure even exists.
