Invensys has just announced that in a really unexpected move, and one which will not bring cheers from the troops, Ken "KB" Brown, who has been acting President of Invensys Process Systems since the precipitous departure of Mike Caliel last June, will not be confirmed in his post. I had the opportunity to discuss KB with many senior Invensys people last December at the Invensys … [Read more...] about NEWS Flash! — Ulf torpedoes KB
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from the department of "Changes in Attitudes, Changes in Latitudes…"
As reported in this space last week, Emerson has, at last, been able to announce that Peter Zornio, long time technical marketing guru at Honeywell, has joined Emerson as Chief Strategic Officer.From the official press release: AUSTIN, TEXAS (January 16, 2007) – Emerson Process Management, an Emerson business (NYSE: EMR), has announced the appointment of Peter Zornio to the new … [Read more...] about from the department of "Changes in Attitudes, Changes in Latitudes…"
from the department of "Dr. Uncertainty Rides Again!"
ISA has announced that they've released the fourth edition of Ron Dieck's incredibly valuable text on Measurement Uncertainty. Ron's new edition incorporates the uncertainty technologies embodied in both U.S. and international standards with a focus on understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each. The book is designed to serve as a practical desk reference in situations … [Read more...] about from the department of "Dr. Uncertainty Rides Again!"
from the department of "worldly wisdom…"
"In 1970, Edgar Codd applied set theory to data storage and retrieval. The basic principle of the relational model is the Information Principle: All information is represented by data values in relations. A relational database can keep elements related without storing them in a separate and clearly labeled bin. It can also find all the elements of a set even if the user knows … [Read more...] about from the department of "worldly wisdom…"
from the department of "old dogs and new tricks…"
From our old friend Rich Merritt, now flacking for Moore Industries International: Leonard Moore, Founder and President of Moore Industries, Gets Pilot’s License at Age 73 NORTH HILLS, CA— On December 5, 2006, Leonard Moore, founder and president of Moore Industries-International, Inc., passed all the FAA requirements for his pilot’s license, and now is certified to fly … [Read more...] about from the department of "old dogs and new tricks…"
