Historical Background Information on
"The Engineering Tribute"
The following table provides historical background information.
The reader should be aware of the fact that the last five
presidential inaugurations have only involved a total of
three (3) different presidents.
Historical
Background Information
President
Number
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Year of
Inauguration
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President’s Name
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Location of the Engineering
Tribute
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41
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1989
(Not Videotaped)
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George Herbert Walker Bush
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The
Offices of United Design Engineers, P.C. - An engineering firm
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42
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1993
(Not Videotaped)
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William Jefferson Clinton
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The
Reeves Center, owned and operated by the District of Columbia
Government, located near 14th and U Streets, N.W. in
Washington, D.C.
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42
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1997 (Videotaped)
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William Jefferson Clinton
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The
Charles Sumner School and Museum, located at 17th and M Street, N.W. , Washington, D.C. 20036
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43
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2001 (Videotaped)
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George W. Bush
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The District of Columbia Public
Library, 901 G Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001
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43
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2005 (Videotaped)
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George W. Bush
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The Bowie City Hall Building, 2614
Kenhill Drive, Bowie, Maryland 20715
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44
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January 20, 2009 (Videotaped)
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Barrack Obama
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Fairfax Public Access
2929 Eskridge Road
Suite S
Fairfax, VA 22031
The function will be held in (Studio A)
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44
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Monday, January 21, 2013
|
Barrack Obama
| Montgomery Community Television, Inc. 7548 Standish Place Rockville, MD 20855 (301) 424-1730 phone (301) 294-7476 fax |
~ Engineering Tribute To The Presidential Inauguration ~
which will be held on this coming up Inauguration Day 2013.
( The 2013 filming date will be held on
Thursday, January 24th, 2013 from 5-10 P.M.)
The location will be held at,
Montgomery Public Access
(MY MC MEDIA)
Montgomery Community Television, Inc.
7548 Standish Place
Rockville, MD 20855
(301) 424-1730 phone
(301) 294-7476 fax
Here are the station schedules and viewing
times for the shows described below in the
~ Engineering Tribute To The Presidential Inauguration ~
Viewed in Fairfax County, Virginia on
Fairfax Public Access
2929 Eskridge Road
Suite S
Fairfax, VA 22031
( Channel 30 )
Tuesday 7:00 A.M.
Saturday 4:00 P.M.
times for the shows described below in the
~ Engineering Tribute To The Presidential Inauguration ~
Viewed in Fairfax County, Virginia on
Fairfax Public Access
2929 Eskridge Road
Suite S
Fairfax, VA 22031
( Channel 30 )
Tuesday 7:00 A.M.
Saturday 4:00 P.M.
For Info & directions to the
television station click below...
http://www.fcac.org/
(Control Room B at FPA after the July 2011 upgrade project)
Also on in Montgomery County, Maryland
Montgomery Public Access
Montgomery Community Television, Inc.
7548 Standish Place
Rockville, MD 20855
(301) 424-1730 phone
(301) 294-7476 fax
( Channel 19 )
Monday 10:00 A.M.
Thursday 8:30 P.M.
They will all be viewed under the 13 week
submission in which the station has for shows,
starting the week of September 22, 2014 until
December 22, 2014. Each of these programs will
be repeated for the coming scheduling period
between December 22, 2014 unto March 22, 2015.
Enjoy watching these shows on the
~ Engineering Tribute To The Presidential Inauguration ~
under the title of " International Definition ".
Here are the names of the five ( 5 ) participants in this year's
"Engineering Tribute to the Presidential Inauguration of January 20, 2013".
They are listed in alphabetical order, based upon their last name.
1. Yvette Barrera (She discussed the Anzalduas International Bridge,
joining the USA and Mexico, as an engineering design and construction project.)
2. Miguel (Mike) Cooper (He is an engineer who discussed some possible projects
for the exploration of outer space, including the exploration of Mars.)
3. Kenneth Freelain (He read an article about the infrastructure. This article was written
by the president of the American Society of Civil Engineers.)
4. Leslie Glustrom (She delivered a presentation which discusse the topic of
"Re-engineering the American Power Grid for the 21st Century".)
5. Michael Kirsch (He delivered a presentation about the North American Water
and Power Alliance, also known by its initials as NAWAPA.)
I have some good news to share with you!
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“The Engineering
Tribute to the Presidential Inauguration of January 20, 2013".
This list was
prepared on Wednesday - November 26, 2014.
For additional
information, please feel free to contact Kenneth W. Freelain, P.E.
by telephone at
(301) 891 – 0496
or by email at
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Ms. Leslie Glustrom of Clean Energy Action discusses
environmental protection,
global warming, and some of the consequences of using fossil
fuels. She also
describes her assessment of the amount of coal which will be
available before the
United States has exhausted its supplies of coal. This is
Part 1 of a sub-series of three
(3) videos featuring Ms. Leslie Glustrom and her analytical
presentation. This is
Part 1 of the "Engineering Tribute to the Presidential
Inauguration of January 20,
2013".
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Ms. Leslie Glustrom of Clean Energy Action discusses
environmental protection,
global warming, and some of the consequences of using fossil
fuels. She also
describes her assessment of the amount of coal which will be
available before the
United States has exhausted its supplies of coal. This is
Part 2 of a sub-series of three
(3) videos featuring Ms. Leslie Glustrom and her analytical
presentation. This is Part
2 of the "Engineering Tribute to the Presidential
Inauguration of January 20, 2013".
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Ms. Leslie Glustrom of Clean Energy Action discusses
environmental protection,
global warming, and some of the consequences of using fossil
fuels. She also
describes her assessment of the amount of coal which will be
available before the
United States has exhausted its supplies of coal. This is
Part 3 of a sub-series of three
(3) videos featuring Ms. Leslie Glustrom and her analytical
presentation. This is
Part 3 of the "Engineering Tribute to the Presidential
Inauguration of January 20,
2013".
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The Anzalduas International Bridge officially opened for
traffic at 6 a.m. on Tuesday,
Dec. 15, 2009. The highly anticipated opening of this bridge
has come after nearly 17
years of work and the forging of a strong partnership
between the cities of McAllen,
Mission, Hidalgo and Granjeno. The new bridge serves as the
most direct and
efficient route between the Rio Grande Valley and Mexican cities
such as Monterrey
and Mexico City, reducing travel time by as much as 45
minutes. As the City
Engineer, Ms. Yvette Barrera (in addition to other important
officials) made
appearances, and shared valuable information, during the
production of this
informative international video production.
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In this episode, Kenneth W. Freelain, P.E., M.ASCE reads a
letter which Andrew W.
Herrmann, P.E. published on page 12 of the September, 2012
issue of “Civil
Engineering” Magazine when he was the president of the
American Society of Civil
Engineers. Andrew W. Herrmann, P.E., F.SEI, F.ASCE, is a
principal with Hardesty &
Hanover, LLP, and he published this article in order to
emphasize the importance of
discussing the infrastructure during the 2012 presidential
election.
This same episode also describes the North American Water
and Power Alliance as
an example of a major engineering infrastructure project.
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In this episode, we featured Part 6 of “The Engineering
Tribute to the Presidential
Inauguration of January 20, 2013”. This is the first of two
(2) episodes which were
presented by Miguel "Mike" Cooper during a meeting
of the Mars Society. Mike
Cooper is a computer engineer and an expert on the
exploration of outer space.
Kenneth Freelain produces the “Engineering Tribute to the
Presidential
Inauguration”.
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In this episode, we featured Part 7 of “The Engineering
Tribute to the Presidential
Inauguration of January 20, 2013”. This is the second of two
(2) episodes which
were presented by Miguel "Mike" Cooper during a
meeting of the Mars Society.
Mike Cooper is a computer engineer and an expert on the
exploration of outer space.
Kenneth Freelain produces the “Engineering Tribute to the
Presidential
Inauguration”.
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This is Part 8 of the "Engineering Tribute to the
Presidential Inauguration of January
20, 2013". It is also Subpart 1 of a sub series about
the North American Water and
Power Alliance, also known as NAWAPA.
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This is Part 9 of the "Engineering Tribute to the
Presidential Inauguration of January
20, 2013". It is also Subpart 2 of a sub series about
the North American Water and
Power Alliance, also known as NAWAPA.
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This is Part 10 of the "Engineering Tribute to the
Presidential Inauguration of
January 20, 2013". It is also Subpart 3 of a sub series
about the North American
Water and Power Alliance, also known as NAWAPA.
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This is Part 11 of the "Engineering Tribute to the
Presidential Inauguration of
Water and Power Alliance, also known as NAWAPA.
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This is Part 12 of the "Engineering Tribute to the
Presidential Inauguration of
January 20, 2013". It is also Subpart 5 of a sub series
about the North American
Water and Power Alliance, also known as NAWAPA.
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This is Part 13 of the "Engineering Tribute to the
Presidential Inauguration of
January 20, 2013". It is also Subpart 6 of a sub series
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~ Engineering Tribute To The Presidential Inauguration ~
was held on Tuesday January 20, 2009 from 7-10 PM at
Fairfax Public Access
2929 Eskridge Road
Suite S
Fairfax, VA 22031
The function was held in (Studio A)
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A Critique of the Televised "2009 National Engineers Week" Television
Program, Videotaped at the State Capitol Building Complex in Annapolis, Maryland
by Kenneth W. Freelain, P.E.
1. Historical Background
The televised "2009 National Engineers Week" program was produced to be televised on the "International Definition" television program. The "International Definition" television program is regularly aired on television station Access Montgomery (Channels 19 and 21). The television station Access Montgomery is located in the city of Rockville, Maryland. The show airs throughout Montgomery County, Maryland. "International Definition" is also regularly scheduled on television station Fairfax Public Access (Channel 10) in the city of Fairfax, Virginia. The show airs throughout Fairfax County, Virginia. The host and producer of "International Definition" is Kenneth W. Freelain, P.E. In addition to being the name of the television program, "International Definition" is also the name of an academic discipline which was established by the statement of the First and Second Laws of International Definition. During the year 2009, "International Definition", the television program, will become fifteen (15) years old. The first broadcasts of "International Definition" took place at television station DCTV in Washington, D.C. during 1994.
2. Location of the Event
The location of the videotaping was the legislative capitol of Maryland. The capitol building complex is located in Annapolis, Maryland.
3. The Delegate Who Hosted the "2009 National Engineers Week" television videotaping in Maryland's Capitol
The delegate who hosted the "2009 National Engineers Week" television videotaping event in Maryland’s capitol was Delegate Justin Ross of Maryland's 22nd District.
4. An Assessment of the Event
This event would have been much more relevant to the engineering profession if Delegate Justin Ross had prepared himself more adequately. His references to topics which would be of interest to engineers were minimal. I sent him a set of the questions which I planned to ask him several weeks prior to the event. My initial contacts were with Delegate Justin Ross, and then I began to have more frequent contacts with his staff, including Mr. Patrick Armstrong. Working through Mr. Armstrong, I invited Delegate Ross to review the questions and to suggest additional questions which Delegate Ross would care to answer during the interview. In addition, I invited them to remove any questions with answers which Delegate would not care to discuss. I explained to Delegate Ross, and to his staff, that each one of my shows lasts for approximately 28 minutes. This is the same strategy which I used with Robert Miller, P.E., of the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers and Past President of the National Society of Professional Engineers. The engineering societies handled the interview situation very well. Unfortunately, Delegate Justin Ross did not seem to be as well prepared as Robert Miller, P.E. was. When I invited Mr. Ross, through Mr. Armstrong, to include “additional topics”, one of the topics which I had in mind was infrastructure facilities, but I did not know whether Delegate Ross preferred to discuss the infrastructure on a local, state, national, or international basis. Another topic which I had in mind was the Bay Bridge (U.S. 50/301). Because this bridge is operated by the Maryland Transportation Authority, I thought that it should be of interest to the Maryland legislature. Perhaps next year's program might include a speaker from the Maryland Transportation Authority.
Besides the Bay Bridge (U.S. 50/301), Maryland has the Chesapeake Bay, and the Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the U.S.A. While an estuary cannot be regarded as a part of the infrastructure, the bay itself has been the recipient of an enormous amount of environmental engineering, and I thought to myself, “Perhaps Delegate Ross might like to talk about that.” I was not sure, so I left it up to Delegate Ross. He never said anything about either the Chesapeake Bay or the Bay
Bridge (U.S. 50/301), but they are both excellent topics for discussion.
5. International, National, and Local Examples of Infrastructure Problems
I will now provide readers with three (3) examples of infrastructure problems in the public sector. I will label these examples as being international, national, and local, respectively.
5-1. An International Example of a Public Sector Infrastructure Problem
Hurricane Katrina made people around the entire world aware of the dangers which can be associated with the practice of ignoring infrastructure weaknesses. Today, the United States Army Corps of Engineers and the American Society of Civil Engineers are still working on a solution to the infrastructure problems in the city of New Orleans. One of the reasons for regarding this example as being international is the fact that rescue workers from Mexico became heavily involved in the emergency operations. Some of the victims of Hurricane Katrina are still displaced. The hurricane struck in 2005.
5-2. A National Example of a Public Sector Infrastructure Problem
At this point, it important to keep certain information in mind about our national infrastructure. The American infrastructure is aging, and many of its components are in a state of deterioration. A perfect example of the consequences of this situation can be found by examining our American bridges. The kind of situation which I wanted Delegate Ross to address can be found by making reference to the Interstate-35W Mississippi River bridge. The I-35W Mississippi River bridge (officially known simply as Bridge 9340) was an eight-lane steel truss arch bridge that carried Interstate 35W across the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The bridge was completed in 1967, and its maintenance was performed by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The bridge was Minnesota's fifth–busiest, and it carried 140,000 vehicles daily.
The bridge catastrophically failed during the evening rush hour on August 1, 2007, collapsing into the river and riverbanks below. Thirteen people were killed and 145 were injured. Help came immediately (after the collapse) from mutual aid workers in the seven-county Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. Rescue operations were carried out by emergency response personnel, charities, and volunteers. City and county employees managed the rescue using modern techniques and technology which probably saved numerous lives.
Oversight for the planning and construction of the interstate highway system comes from the federal and state levels. Notice that federal, state, county and city employees were all involved in this emergency operation. They are all public sector employees, and many of our infrastructure facilities are the responsibility of government leaders who are in the public sector.
5-3. A Local Example of a Public Sector Infrastructure Problem
Closer to home, within the last few months, the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, also called the W.S.S.C., has experienced major water-piping problems which were caused by infrastructure weaknesses and deficiencies. Some of the W.S.S.C.‘s operations are located within Delegate Justin Ross’s own district, so he should be familiar with them.
At this time, I would like to point out the fact that Councilmember Tony Knotts used to work as a full time employee at the W.S.S.C. before he became a member of the Prince George’s County Council. His telephone number is (301) 952- 3860, and he will be glad to point Delegate Justine Ross in the right direction so that Delegate Ross will be able to present some meaningful facts about the W.S.S.C. during the videotaping of next year’s National Engineers Week Program. Councilmember Knotts can be reached by email at
tknotts@co.pg.md.us
and I have discussed this matter with him very recently. He told me, “The legislation for the W.S.S.C. has been written in such a way that both Prince George’s County and Montgomery County have to work together to develop a budget which they can both agree upon. Very often, that can be quite a difficult challenge.”
6. The Possibility of Confusion
I should point out the fact that a very understandable possibility of confusion exists. Because I did not specify a reference to terms such as “infrastructure”, “capital budgeting”, “capital assets”, and/or “engineering economics”, it is entirely possible that Delegate Ross might not have been clear on what I wanted and needed for the show and for the interview. Robert Miller, P.E., of the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and a former president of the National Society of Professional Engineers, knew exactly what to say, as a television guest. However, Mr. Miller is another engineer, and very often, engineers tend to think alike.
7. Editing Out, or Removing, Material Which is Not Suitable for Airing vs. Not Creating Such Material in the First Place
I could simply edit out Delegate Ross’s inappropriate comments, and in fact, that is one of the steps which I chose to take. Consequently, viewers who watch the show will not see or hear inappropriate remarks being made. However, if I only “clean up the videotape”, without making an effort to educate Mr. Ross, then I will have failed to educate an elected official in an area where education is very sorely needed.
8. This Critique is Not Intended to Excoriate, Chastise, Stigmatize, or Unfairly Criticize Delegate Justin Ross
This critique is not intended to excoriate, chastise, stigmatize or unfairly criticize Delegate Justin Ross. In fact, I definitely compliment him for sponsoring the interview and for reserving the space there in Maryland’s capitol. However, I feel obligated to inform Delegate Ross about the fact that engineering is a profession, and elected officials should adapt their presentations to the professionalism of the people in the environment in which they are delivering their presentations. A speaker should not discuss unscientific ideas in an engineering environment, because engineers are trained to utilize both science and technology. The speaker who communicates unscientific ideas to engineers will insult the intelligence of their audience, and that is a bad practice, regardless of whether you are discussing the fields of commercial real estate, engineering, or politics.
The fact that I am not “talking about Delegate Ross behind his back” is confirmed by the fact that I am sending a copy of this email to Delegate Justin Ross, for his consumption, education, and enlightenment.
I hope that Delegate Ross (or some other Delegate, Senator, sub-committee, or committee) will sponsor another National Engineers Week program again, next year, and that when the 2010 National Engineers Week program has come to an end, I, like the other engineers in attendance, can tell Delegate Ross (or whoever the sponsor is), “Congratulations for sponsoring such a very fine program!”. They certainly could not make such a statement this year !
I also hope that the Maryland Society of Professional Engineers, the National Society of Professional Engineers, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and other organizations will provide Mr. Ross with appropriate written materials, coaching, and advice so that he will be better prepared. If he has a resource which he can depend upon, then he can deliver a better performance in his job. He could even invite other speakers who could be a part of a panel discussion. The engineering societies can help him, or whoever he assigns to this task, to identify suitable speakers. I will also be happy to help him, of course.
9. Recommendations for the Future
I would like to suggest that the Maryland Society of Professional Engineers, the National Society of Professional Engineers, the American Society of Civil Engineers, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and other organizations should prepare information packet(s) to be used by elected officials so that they will have access to some basic facts and general information. Such an information resource can provide elected officials with adequate preparation for public events and presentations in the future. Electric power systems, mechanical pumping stations, and other physical facilities involve the services of engineers of all of the various disciplines.
10. The "Nero Analogy"
I would like to draw an analogy which compares ancient Rome, in flames, to our modern-day infrastructure. It has been said that Nero played his fiddle while Rome was being consumed by fire. In this analogy, we can compare Nero to our modern day government officials who choose to discuss inappropriate and/or irrelevant subjects while our American infrastructure deteriorates.
These people need to be reminded of the importance of leaving personal preferences at home, while bringing an objective professional attitude of service to work, and that leads us into the subject of “the missing omission”.
11. The “Missing Omission”
The term “Missing Omission” refers to a statement which was missing from Delegate Justin Ross’s presentation. He said something which amounted to, “I meet and work with people with whom I agree 100% in politics, but I still do not want them to meet my family!”.
What I wish that he had added is what is called the “Missing Omission” in this critique, and I wish that it had gone something like this.
“We all have our personal preferences, and I know that I certainly do have mine. My family matters are personal, and I know how to distinguish between personal matters and professional business. Consequently, on a professional basis, I try not to let my personal preferences interfere with the professional level of representation which I know that I owe to all of my constituents.”
Let me make it clear that Delegate Justin Ross is not the only elected official who needs to apply the “Missing Omission”. This same concept is sorely lacking in the United States Congress, where our Congressional representatives frequently fail to function on a professional basis. Big banks and wealthy automobile manufacturers can go to Congress and demand “bail out money”, and then they receive that money. By “bail out money”, I mean public sector money which is used to pay private sector salaries and expenses. Yet, if you or I went to Congress as the “little people”, they could chase you away, and threaten to extinguish your life if they ever see you in Congress again. I know because that is exactly what happened to me, precisely.
My point here is that Delegate Justin Ross is not the only person…….and Maryland’s legislature is not the only place…..where the “Missing Omission” is sorely needed. Every person has their own personal likes and dislikes, but on a professional basis, it is undemocratic to inject personal preferences into professional politics. Such subjective partiality is not consistent with democracy, or with democratic goals and ideals.
12. The Position of Chief Deputy Majority Whip
As the Chief Deputy Majority Whip, Delegate Justin Ross has demonstrated managerial talents. Consequently, I have faith in his ability to deliver a better presentation than the one which he delivered during the 2009 National Engineers Week.
It is possible that Delegate Ross could decide that another Delegate, Senator, or even a committee or sub-committee, is in a better position to interact with engineering, science, and technology than he is. He might reach such a decision as a result of the line of work in which someone is engaged, because of someone's educational background, or for some other reason. Whatever he decides, I will cheerfully abide by his decision. I am very agreeable, and quite easy to please.
13. “Thank you” to the Members of the Maryland Society of Professional Engineers Who Attended
At this point, I will express a special word of gratitude to the members of the Maryland Society of Professional Engineers who attended the event.
Mr. Fred Ateto, P.E. and Mr. Bruce Cranford, P.E. both graced the event with their presence.
Mr. Fred Ateto, P.E. is the President of the Annapolis Chapter of the Maryland Society of Professional Engineers.
Mr. Bruce Cranford, P.E. serves as one of the Vice - Presidents of the Maryland Society of Professional Engineers. He is also the Past President of the Potomac Chapter of the Maryland Society of Professional Engineers.
14. Conclusions
Serving as an elected official can be both difficult and time consuming. Yet, once a person runs for, and wins, a seat in the legislature, they should understand that when they appear on television, they are not simply representing themselves as individuals. Every elected official should understand that, by taking office, they have become responsible for the public property, including infrastructure facilities, which can be found in the public sector.
Engineers attend to the many technical details which are related to the infrastructure. There are certain infrastructure facilities, including, but not limited to, buildings, dams, highways, bridges, locks and canals, levees and dikes, airports, water lines, etc. which are managed and operated by government officials who are in the public sector.
It is interesting to notice that Delegate Ross is involved in commercial real estate, because in both commercial real estate and engineering economics, the value of buildings is often amortized. Amortizing is a practice which is common to both disciplines.
Elected officials, such as Delegate Justin Ross, should be able to present intelligent and meaningful discussions about these subjects because elected officials have been entrusted with the responsibility for these physical facilities. Although the specific technical expertise falls within the scope of the engineering profession, the elected public official is responsible for sensible managerial oversight.
During the course of our discussion, Delegate Justin Ross did not mention the national, or even Maryland's, infrastructure even one time. His work in Maryland's capitol should expose him to the entire state of Maryland, and not just the 22nd District which he has been elected to represent.
In addition, Delegate Justin Ross did not seem to understand the fact that there is a certain professional atmosphere which surrounds all legitimate engineering discussions. Several times, Delegate Ross raised a discussion topic which does not belong in any meaningful engineering discussion, but Delegate Ross brought it up anyway. There were members of the Maryland Society of Professional Engineers in attendance, as was Mr. Robert Mattia who provided technical television expertise. They all heard the discussion, and they know who said what. They were all witnesses. We need to hold our elected officials
accountable for their shortcomings, and to educate them about appropriate behavior during engineering discussions, engineering programs, and engineering presentations. If Delegate Ross, as well as many other public officials, were more diligent about looking after our American infrastructure, and less attentive to non-professional topics (which have no legitimate place in an engineering discussion), the infrastructure of this country would be in better condition.
In closing, I will invite anyone who has an interest in this subject, or in "International Definition",
to call Kenneth W. Freelain, P.E. at the following telephone number.
Telephone: (301) 891 - 0496
Thank you for your interest in this matter of engineering importance.
Respectfully yours,
Kenneth W. Freelain, P.E.
Telephone: (301) 891 - 0496
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Also below...
you will find Mr. Kenneth W. Freelain's P.E., M.ASCE critique
& comments to Mr. Andrew W. Herrmann, P.E., SECB, F. ASCE
in his open invitation to join him in future discussions on these concerns.
Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2012 3:23 PM
Subject: An open message to Mr. Andrew W. Herrmann, P.E., SECB, F. ASCE
Dear Mr. Herrmann,
I am a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers,
I have attached a copy of this article, as well as the cover of this issue of "Civil Engineering."
For those people who might not be familiar with Mr. Herrmann, Mr. Herrmann
is the president of the American Society of Civil Engineers.
He is also certified by the Structural Engineering Certification Board.
I would like to analyze this article by making the following ten (10) “Comments”.
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Comment # 1 –
I find this article to be entirely consistent with the “Critique”
which I wrote after interviewing a delegate in Maryland’s legislature
as part of the “2009 National Engineers Week”. In your article, you raised
the subject of a “Report Card” which was produced on a state-by-state basis.
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Comment # 2 –
Your style of writing is quite good! It helps the subject matter to flow smoothly!
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Comment # 3 –
The information which your article conveys is very substantive.
You make several references to credible web sites,
while providing readers with a great deal of factual information.
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Comment # 4 –
At one point in your article, you say, “I continue to be frustrated by the
lack of discussion about infrastructure’s role in improving the nation’s economy”.
Like you, I share that same frustration, so I will raise this subject during
the “Engineering Tribute to the Presidential Inauguration of January 20, 2013”.
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Comment # 5 –
At another point, you say, “ASCE works hard to increase public awareness
of these issues”. I am a part of the ASCE, and I will help to increase public awareness
of these issues by televising a discussion of this subject as a part of
the “Engineering Tribute to the Presidential Inauguration of January 20, 2013”.
In other words, I will read your article on television.
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Comment # 6 –
At another point, you say, “By law, ASCE may not endorse or oppose candidates
or engage in any partisan political activities at any level.” The “Engineering Tribute” is
completely no-partisan, and the basic nature of the event is totally non-political.
It is educational, and it is oriented towards engineering , but not politics.
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Comment # 7 –
I am located in the state of Maryland. I looked at the 2011 Report Card
for Maryland’s Infrastructure, and what I found appears below,
in Comment # 8, as well as in Comment # 9.
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Comment # 8 –
Transit C-
Roads C-
Dams C
Bridges B-
Stormwater D
__________________________
Maryland’s GPA = C-
Such a mediocre performance needs to be analyzed within the context
of elected officials from Maryland. The delegate whom I interviewed failed to
even hint at the possible existence of the word “infrastructure” during our
2009 National Engineers Week television interview. This is not my imagination or my opinion!
This is definitely a fact, and it is based upon reality!
I still have the interview on DVD if you care to watch it for yourself. Seeing is believing!
Where are the elected officials leading this country? Should we call them "leaders", or not?
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Comment # 9 –
The Baltimore Metropolitan Infrastructure Supplement looked like what appears below.
Drinking Water C-
Wastewater C
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Comment # 10 –
Of course, if you care to come, or to send a representative, you are welcome to do so.
All members of the ASCE are welcome to come and address a variety of engineering concerns.
However, if you, or your appointed representative(s), do not attend the “Engineering Tribute”,
I will read your “President’s Note” at the
“Engineering Tribute to the Presidential Inauguration of January 20, 2013.”
Of course, you are always welcome to call me at
(301) 891 – 0496 if you care to discuss this matter.
Thank you for your interest in the
“Engineering Tribute to the Presidential Inauguration of January 20, 2013”,
as well as your interest in the infrastructure of the United States.
Best wishes,
Kenneth W. Freelain, P.E., M.ASCE
Telephone: (301) 891 - 0496
and I am writing this message in order to discuss an article
which appeared in the September, 2012 issue of “Civil Engineering” magazine.
On page 12 of this issue, you have published an article which is entitled
“President’s Note – Let’s Focus the Nation’s Priorities on Infrastructure”.
Subject: An open message to Mr. Andrew W. Herrmann, P.E., SECB, F. ASCE
Dear Mr. Herrmann,
I am a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers,
I have attached a copy of this article, as well as the cover of this issue of "Civil Engineering."
For those people who might not be familiar with Mr. Herrmann, Mr. Herrmann
For those people who might not be familiar with Mr. Herrmann, Mr. Herrmann
is the president of the American Society of Civil Engineers.
He is also certified by the Structural Engineering Certification Board.
I would like to analyze this article by making the following ten (10) “Comments”.
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Comment # 1 –
I find this article to be entirely consistent with the “Critique”
I would like to analyze this article by making the following ten (10) “Comments”.
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Comment # 1 –
I find this article to be entirely consistent with the “Critique”
which I wrote after interviewing a delegate in Maryland’s legislature
as part of the “2009 National Engineers Week”. In your article, you raised
the subject of a “Report Card” which was produced on a state-by-state basis.
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Comment # 2 –
Your style of writing is quite good! It helps the subject matter to flow smoothly!
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Comment # 3 –
The information which your article conveys is very substantive.
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Comment # 2 –
Your style of writing is quite good! It helps the subject matter to flow smoothly!
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Comment # 3 –
The information which your article conveys is very substantive.
You make several references to credible web sites,
while providing readers with a great deal of factual information.
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Comment # 4 –
At one point in your article, you say, “I continue to be frustrated by the
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Comment # 4 –
At one point in your article, you say, “I continue to be frustrated by the
lack of discussion about infrastructure’s role in improving the nation’s economy”.
Like you, I share that same frustration, so I will raise this subject during
the “Engineering Tribute to the Presidential Inauguration of January 20, 2013”.
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Comment # 5 –
At another point, you say, “ASCE works hard to increase public awareness
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Comment # 5 –
At another point, you say, “ASCE works hard to increase public awareness
of these issues”. I am a part of the ASCE, and I will help to increase public awareness
of these issues by televising a discussion of this subject as a part of
the “Engineering Tribute to the Presidential Inauguration of January 20, 2013”.
In other words, I will read your article on television.
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Comment # 6 –
At another point, you say, “By law, ASCE may not endorse or oppose candidates
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Comment # 6 –
At another point, you say, “By law, ASCE may not endorse or oppose candidates
or engage in any partisan political activities at any level.” The “Engineering Tribute” is
completely no-partisan, and the basic nature of the event is totally non-political.
It is educational, and it is oriented towards engineering , but not politics.
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Comment # 7 –
I am located in the state of Maryland. I looked at the 2011 Report Card
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Comment # 7 –
I am located in the state of Maryland. I looked at the 2011 Report Card
for Maryland’s Infrastructure, and what I found appears below,
in Comment # 8, as well as in Comment # 9.
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Comment # 8 –
Transit C-
Roads C-
Dams C
Bridges B-
Stormwater D
__________________________
Maryland’s GPA = C-
Such a mediocre performance needs to be analyzed within the context
Comment # 8 –
Transit C-
Roads C-
Dams C
Bridges B-
Stormwater D
__________________________
Maryland’s GPA = C-
Such a mediocre performance needs to be analyzed within the context
of elected officials from Maryland. The delegate whom I interviewed failed to
even hint at the possible existence of the word “infrastructure” during our
2009 National Engineers Week television interview. This is not my imagination or my opinion!
This is definitely a fact, and it is based upon reality!
I still have the interview on DVD if you care to watch it for yourself. Seeing is believing!
Where are the elected officials leading this country? Should we call them "leaders", or not?
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Comment # 9 –
The Baltimore Metropolitan Infrastructure Supplement looked like what appears below.
Drinking Water C-
Wastewater C
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Comment # 10 –
Of course, if you care to come, or to send a representative, you are welcome to do so.
All members of the ASCE are welcome to come and address a variety of engineering concerns.
However, if you, or your appointed representative(s), do not attend the “Engineering Tribute”,
I will read your “President’s Note” at the
“Engineering Tribute to the Presidential Inauguration of January 20, 2013.”
Of course, you are always welcome to call me at
Of course, you are always welcome to call me at
(301) 891 – 0496 if you care to discuss this matter.
Thank you for your interest in the
Thank you for your interest in the
“Engineering Tribute to the Presidential Inauguration of January 20, 2013”,
as well as your interest in the infrastructure of the United States.
Best wishes,
Kenneth W. Freelain, P.E., M.ASCE
Telephone: (301) 891 - 0496
Best wishes,
Kenneth W. Freelain, P.E., M.ASCE
Telephone: (301) 891 - 0496
On page 12 of this issue, you have published an article which is entitled
Info On "The Engineering Tribute"
The "Engineering Tribute to the Presidential Inauguration"
is the name of a ceremony which takes place in conjunction with the
inauguration of each President of the USA.
Because the "Engineering Tribute to the Presidential Inauguration"
takes place in conjunction with the inauguration of each American president,
it occurs once every four (4) years, during those years which follow
the year of the Presidential Election.
Sometimes it lasts for more than one day, in order to allow
all of the speakers to be videotaped for television.
When such extensions of time are required, they are usually
necessary in order to provide flexibility in the schedules
of both the speakers and the television crews.
In its shortened form, the "Engineering Tribute to the
Presidential Inauguration" is simply called the "Engineering Tribute".
is the name of a ceremony which takes place in conjunction with the
inauguration of each President of the USA.
Because the "Engineering Tribute to the Presidential Inauguration"
takes place in conjunction with the inauguration of each American president,
it occurs once every four (4) years, during those years which follow
the year of the Presidential Election.
Sometimes it lasts for more than one day, in order to allow
all of the speakers to be videotaped for television.
When such extensions of time are required, they are usually
necessary in order to provide flexibility in the schedules
of both the speakers and the television crews.
In its shortened form, the "Engineering Tribute to the
Presidential Inauguration" is simply called the "Engineering Tribute".
" The Engineering Tribute"
"The Engineering Tribute" Committee
The organization which administers and oversees
the Engineering Tribute is called the Engineering Tribute Committee.
The Engineering Tribute Committee is one of three (3) committees
which, when taken as a group, collectively comprise
the Cultural Enrichment Committees.
the Engineering Tribute is called the Engineering Tribute Committee.
The Engineering Tribute Committee is one of three (3) committees
which, when taken as a group, collectively comprise
the Cultural Enrichment Committees.
The Cultural Enrichment Committees is the name of
a non-profit corporation which has been incorporated
in the District of Columbia. As a corporation,
the Cultural Enrichment Committees organization is
comprised of the following three (3) committees.
The Cultural Enrichment Committees (a non-profit corporation,
incorporated in the District of Columbia) consists of
the following three (3) committees.
I. The Engineering Tribute Committee
II. The International History Week Awards Committee
The Cultural Enrichment Committees is the name of
a non-profit corporation which has been incorporated
in the District of Columbia. As a corporation,
the Cultural Enrichment Committees organization is
comprised of the following three (3) committees.
The Cultural Enrichment Committees (a non-profit corporation,
incorporated in the District of Columbia) consists of
the following three (3) committees.
I. The Engineering Tribute Committee
II. The International History Week Awards Committee
III. The Congressional Tribute Committee
On the founding & history
"International Definition" was founded by Mr. Freelain in 1985 in accordance with
his founding of the non-profit organization known as the "Cultural Enrichment Committees".
Taken as a group collectively, these comprise the Cultural Enrichment
Committees. The Cultural Enrichment Committees is the name of
a non-profit corporation which has been incorporated in
the District of Columbia.
On the founding & history
"International Definition" was founded by Mr. Freelain in 1985 in accordance with
his founding of the non-profit organization known as the "Cultural Enrichment Committees".
Taken as a group collectively, these comprise the Cultural Enrichment
Committees. The Cultural Enrichment Committees is the name of
a non-profit corporation which has been incorporated in
the District of Columbia.
Mr. Kenneth W. Freeelain PE. Engineer & President of
Engineering Solutions and the host and producer
of the "International Definition" television program,
and a member of the Bowie Community Media Corporation.
As well as hosting and producing shows for both
Montgomery County Maryland.
As well as hosting and producing shows for both
Montgomery County Maryland.
Bio of Kenneth Freelain, The "Engineering Tribute"
under "The International Definition" show at Mymcmedia
under "The International Definition" show at Mymcmedia
(click on link above to learn more)
& in Fairfax County Virginia
at their (FPA) Television station.
( Kenneth W. Freelain P.E., M.ASCE as well as being
Producer, Director & Editor Of " International Definition " )
Also below is an interview with Kenneth Freelain P.E.
in the "the Volunteer Spotlight" feature.
Producer, Director & Editor Of " International Definition " )
Also below is an interview with Kenneth Freelain P.E.
in the "the Volunteer Spotlight" feature.
Here also is an InFocus - April 2009 issue featuring
Also below are the Proclamations by,
~ The Council Of The City Of Bowie, Maryland ~
To Kenneth Freelain on recognizing his past creative and
innovative knowledge brought forth with his presenting of the
~ Engineering Tribute To The Presidential Inauguration ~
Thus we strive to achieve and solemnly believe in...
INFO ON ...
- The City Of Bowie -
"Growth, unity and progress"
On Tuesday, February 21, 2006, the City of Bowie, Maryland
issued the "Bowie Proclamation" which appears on this website.
This proclamation was issued in honor of the "National Engineers' Week".
Bowie , Maryland is one of the few city councils
to have a registered professional engineer serving as its
Mayor Pro Tem. Dennis Brady, P.E. serves as the Mayor Pro Tem
as he sits on the City Council with a professional engineer's license.
Notice that in the "Bowie Proclamation", the last paragraph to
open with the word, "Whereas" says, "Whereas", the last
"Engineering Tribute to the Presidential Inauguration"
took place at Bowie City Hall on January 20 and 21, 2005.
Sample History of Bowie, Maryland
The city of Bowie owes its existence to the railway.
In 1853, Col. William D. Bowie succeeded in obtaining a charter
from the Maryland legislature to construct a rail line into Southern Maryland.
In 1869 the Baltimore & Potomac Railroad Company began the construction of a
In 1853, Col. William D. Bowie succeeded in obtaining a charter
from the Maryland legislature to construct a rail line into Southern Maryland.
In 1869 the Baltimore & Potomac Railroad Company began the construction of a
railroadfrom Baltimore to Southern Maryland. By 1872, it was completed together with
a spur to
Washington DC.The remainder of the railroad through Southern Maryland and
Pope's Creek,
was completed in 1873.
Bowie has grown from a small railroad stop to the largest municipality in
Prince George's County, and the fourth most populous city and third largest city
by area in the State of Maryland.
The town was first called Huntington City, though its train station was named in honor of
local resident, who was President of the Baltimore & Potomac Railroad at the time,
and later Governor Oden Bowie. The town was subsequently rechartered as Bowie in 1880.
In the early days the land was subdivided by developers into more than 500 residential
building lots, to create a large town site at a junction of the Baltimore and Potomac's
main line to southern Maryland, and the branch line to Washington, DC.
In 2006, the City reopened the Bowie Building Association building as
a Welcome Centerfor all to enjoy and learn about the history of Bowie.
This Building is a small brick and block structure constructed circa 1930.
It originally housed the Bowie Building Association, which helped finance
much of the development in the early days of the community.
While the city is proud of its heritage, it is also focused on the future.
It has grown from a small agricultural and railroad town to one of the largest
and fastest growing cities in Maryland. Bowie is a city of 16 square miles
and approximately 50,000 residents.
It has nearly 2,000 acres (8 km) set aside as parks or open space.
It has 72 ball fields, three community centers, an ice arena,
a theatrical playhouse, a golf course, and three museums.
The city has recently added a state-of-the-art senior citizens center
and a gymnasium for community programs.
The city of Bowie is a dynamic, family-oriented community
whose residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life.
The city's motto of "Growth, unity and progress"provides
a fitting description of this municipality at the start of a new century.
Bowie has grown from a small railroad stop to the largest municipality in
Prince George's County, and the fourth most populous city and third largest city
by area in the State of Maryland.
The town was first called Huntington City, though its train station was named in honor of
local resident, who was President of the Baltimore & Potomac Railroad at the time,
and later Governor Oden Bowie. The town was subsequently rechartered as Bowie in 1880.
In the early days the land was subdivided by developers into more than 500 residential
building lots, to create a large town site at a junction of the Baltimore and Potomac's
main line to southern Maryland, and the branch line to Washington, DC.
In 2006, the City reopened the Bowie Building Association building as
a Welcome Centerfor all to enjoy and learn about the history of Bowie.
This Building is a small brick and block structure constructed circa 1930.
It originally housed the Bowie Building Association, which helped finance
much of the development in the early days of the community.
While the city is proud of its heritage, it is also focused on the future.
It has grown from a small agricultural and railroad town to one of the largest
and fastest growing cities in Maryland. Bowie is a city of 16 square miles
and approximately 50,000 residents.
It has nearly 2,000 acres (8 km) set aside as parks or open space.
It has 72 ball fields, three community centers, an ice arena,
a theatrical playhouse, a golf course, and three museums.
The city has recently added a state-of-the-art senior citizens center
and a gymnasium for community programs.
The city of Bowie is a dynamic, family-oriented community
whose residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life.
The city's motto of "Growth, unity and progress"provides
a fitting description of this municipality at the start of a new century.
"The Engineering Tribute On T.V."
"The Engineering Tribute On T.V."
have been videotaped for television.
Since President Bill Clinton was elected in 1996,
all of the Engineering Tributes have been videotaped
and televised on the International Definition television program.
Kenneth W. Freelain is both the producer of the
"International Definition" television program and
the founder of the Cultural Enrichment Committees organization.
More information on this subject may be obtained by
referring to the table in the section which is entitled
"Historical Background Information".
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION,PLEASE CONTACT
KENNETH W. FREELAIN, P.E.
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (301) 891-0496
KENNETH W. FREELAIN, P.E.
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (301) 891-0496
TELEVISION STATION'S IN WHICH YOU CAN VIEW
The Cultural Enrichment Committees Presentation of the
"Engineering Tribute to the Presidential Inauguration"
Fairfax Public Access (FPA)
2929-S Eskridge Road, Fairfax, Va 22031
Location
Thus International Definition &
The Cultural Enrichment Committees Presentation of the
"Engineering Tribute to the Presidential Inauguration"
Plays this winter schedule on Channel 30.
Tuesday, December 18, 2012 - 7:00 AM
Friday, December 21, 2012 - 4:00 PM
Saturday, December 22, 2012 - 4:00 PM
Of course, each Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday,
the above days and times will pertain for the winter schedule.
If you want some specific information beyond that,
you can call Mariam Shah and/or Steve Grider on Wednesday.
Their telephone number is (571) 749 - 1100
Their telephone number is (571) 749 - 1100
Montgomery Public Access
(MY MC MEDIA)
http://www.mymcmedia.org/"
7548 Standish Place
Rockville, MD 20855
(301) 424-1730 phone
(301) 294-7476 fax
Friday: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday: 9am – 7pm
Sunday: 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Location
Montgomery Community Television, Inc.7548 Standish Place
Rockville, MD 20855
(301) 424-1730 phone
(301) 294-7476 fax
Facilities Hours
Monday – Thursday: 2pm – 10pmFriday: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday: 9am – 7pm
Sunday: 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Thus International Definition &
The Cultural Enrichment Committees Presentation of the
"Engineering Tribute to the Presidential Inauguration"
will play this winter schedule 2012-13 on Channel 19.
And will play on the International Definition show that airs on
Mondays at 10:00 A.M, and it also airs on Thursdays at 9:30 PM.
Of course, each Monday and Thursday
the above day and time on channel 21 will be the same.
(Also here are some engineering factors to consider before you
decide which way you want to vote on "Election Day" 2012 !)
You will probably want to consider the following engineering
information when you decide whether to vote for
President Barack Obama or for Governor Mitt Romney.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Candidate # 1 - Regarding President Obama,
the following five topics are relevant.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Topic #1 of 5 - Oil/gas drilling
Mr. Obama rejected the initial northern half of the Keystone XL
pipeline, which would run from Canada to Texas, but he deferred
a final decision. He proposed opening more offshore areas to oil
and gas drilling, but he maintains a moratorium off
of the Pacific coast and most of the Atlantic coast. He seeks
federal safety standards for hydraulic fracturing, or fracking,
a process by which natural gas is extracted. He opposes $4 billion
in annual tax breaks for oil and gas companies.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Topic #2 of 5 - Renewable energy
He favors renewal of the tax credit for utility-scale wind
producers, slated to expire on December 31, 2012.
He supports loan guarantees and grants for
green & energy companies.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Topic #3 of 5 - Vehicle fuel efficiency
He finalized plans, with the support of the major automakers,
to double fuel economy for light trucks and cars, to 54.5 miles
per gallon, by 2025.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Topic #4 of 5 - Clean air
He supports the authority of the Environmental Protection
Agency, upheld by the Supreme Court, to regulate
greenhouse gas emissions. He backs tougher rules for
limiting emissions from old coal-fired power plants.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Topic #5 of 5 - Climate change
He believes that climate change is serious, exacerbated by
fossil fuel use and linked to extreme weather. & climate change
is not a hoax, he told the Democratic National Convention of 2012
in Charlotte, N.C. More droughts and floods and
wildfires are not a joke. They are a threat to our children's future.
-------------------------------------------------------------l-------
Candidate # 2 - Regarding Governor Romney,
the following five topics are relevant.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Topic # 1 of 5 - Oil/gas drilling
Mr. Romney approves of the Keystone XL pipeline. He favors
giving states the ability to regulate drilling and issue leases
(even on federal land). He supports opening all federal land for
oil and gas drilling, including the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
and the Pacific, Atlantic and Alaska coasts.
He backs tax credits for manufacturers, including oil and
gas companies.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Topic # 2 of 5 - Renewable energy
He opposes the renewal of the wind tax credit.
He criticizes President Obama's stimulus bill
funding for solar, wind and electric vehicle companies.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Topic # 3 of 5 - Vehicle fuel efficiency
He opposes President Obama's efficiency mandate, saying
consumers will have to spend more on cars than they will
save by using less fuel.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Topic # 4 of 5 -“ Clean air
He seeks to eliminate EPA's power to regulate carbon dioxide
and to remove the EPA's rules which limit emissions from coal
plants. & exhale carbon dioxide, as he said in November in New
Hampshire.they don't want those guys (the EPA) following me
around with a meter to see if I'm breathing too hard.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Topic # 5 of 5 - Climate change
He argues that there is a lack of scientific consensus
on the issue. & We don't know what's causing climate change
on this planet, he told the Consol Energy Center last October.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
I received the following information from
the National Society of Professional Engineers.
Obama and Romney Present Different Visions On Energy.
Newsday (10/28, Dooley) reports that President Obama and
Mitt Romney "profess to support all types of energy and the
goal of making the country energy independent. But they diverge
widely from there."Obama says that "he supports energy
production - from fossil fuels to renewable forms - as long
as it is environmentally safe" and that "he's opened up new
lands to drilling,and that the production of wind and
solar energy doubled between 2008 and 2011."
However, "Romney and his supporters say Obama favors new forms
of energy while demonizing those that are tried and true."
permits and licenses issued on Federal lands and extend the
Keystone XL pipeline from Canada to the Gulf Coast to transport
tar sand to be refined into oil."
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Factors Beyond the White House Could Dampen
Any Energy Policy Change Under Romney.
The Akron (OH) Beacon Journal (10/27, Downing) writes that there
is "a widely shared prediction that a Romney administration
would apply a significantly looser - or more supportive - hand" on
the energy industry than the current Obama Administration,
"depending on one's perspective."
Energy attorney Linda Stuntz, a Romney adviser, and
"other experts agree" that beyond "any top-level expectations...
are the realities of energy markets, investment dictates, court decisions,
current law and congressional paralysis that cloud the horizon."
A second Obama term
could see the enactment of EPA rules "to control methane emissions
by requiring shale gas producers to adopt green drilling and
construction practices for production wells." The already-issued
rules are set to kick in 2015.
***************************************************************************
Mondays at 10:00 A.M, and it also airs on Thursdays at 9:30 PM.
Of course, each Monday and Thursday
the above day and time on channel 21 will be the same.
(Also here are some engineering factors to consider before you
decide which way you want to vote on "Election Day" 2012 !)
You will probably want to consider the following engineering
information when you decide whether to vote for
President Barack Obama or for Governor Mitt Romney.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Candidate # 1 - Regarding President Obama,
the following five topics are relevant.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Topic #1 of 5 - Oil/gas drilling
Mr. Obama rejected the initial northern half of the Keystone XL
pipeline, which would run from Canada to Texas, but he deferred
a final decision. He proposed opening more offshore areas to oil
and gas drilling, but he maintains a moratorium off
of the Pacific coast and most of the Atlantic coast. He seeks
federal safety standards for hydraulic fracturing, or fracking,
a process by which natural gas is extracted. He opposes $4 billion
in annual tax breaks for oil and gas companies.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Topic #2 of 5 - Renewable energy
He favors renewal of the tax credit for utility-scale wind
producers, slated to expire on December 31, 2012.
He supports loan guarantees and grants for
green & energy companies.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Topic #3 of 5 - Vehicle fuel efficiency
He finalized plans, with the support of the major automakers,
to double fuel economy for light trucks and cars, to 54.5 miles
per gallon, by 2025.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Topic #4 of 5 - Clean air
He supports the authority of the Environmental Protection
Agency, upheld by the Supreme Court, to regulate
greenhouse gas emissions. He backs tougher rules for
limiting emissions from old coal-fired power plants.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Topic #5 of 5 - Climate change
He believes that climate change is serious, exacerbated by
fossil fuel use and linked to extreme weather. & climate change
is not a hoax, he told the Democratic National Convention of 2012
in Charlotte, N.C. More droughts and floods and
wildfires are not a joke. They are a threat to our children's future.
-------------------------------------------------------------l-------
Candidate # 2 - Regarding Governor Romney,
the following five topics are relevant.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Topic # 1 of 5 - Oil/gas drilling
Mr. Romney approves of the Keystone XL pipeline. He favors
giving states the ability to regulate drilling and issue leases
(even on federal land). He supports opening all federal land for
oil and gas drilling, including the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
and the Pacific, Atlantic and Alaska coasts.
He backs tax credits for manufacturers, including oil and
gas companies.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Topic # 2 of 5 - Renewable energy
He opposes the renewal of the wind tax credit.
He criticizes President Obama's stimulus bill
funding for solar, wind and electric vehicle companies.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Topic # 3 of 5 - Vehicle fuel efficiency
He opposes President Obama's efficiency mandate, saying
consumers will have to spend more on cars than they will
save by using less fuel.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Topic # 4 of 5 -“ Clean air
He seeks to eliminate EPA's power to regulate carbon dioxide
and to remove the EPA's rules which limit emissions from coal
plants. & exhale carbon dioxide, as he said in November in New
Hampshire.they don't want those guys (the EPA) following me
around with a meter to see if I'm breathing too hard.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Topic # 5 of 5 - Climate change
He argues that there is a lack of scientific consensus
on the issue. & We don't know what's causing climate change
on this planet, he told the Consol Energy Center last October.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
I received the following information from
the National Society of Professional Engineers.
Obama and Romney Present Different Visions On Energy.
Newsday (10/28, Dooley) reports that President Obama and
Mitt Romney "profess to support all types of energy and the
goal of making the country energy independent. But they diverge
widely from there."Obama says that "he supports energy
production - from fossil fuels to renewable forms - as long
as it is environmentally safe" and that "he's opened up new
lands to drilling,and that the production of wind and
solar energy doubled between 2008 and 2011."
However, "Romney and his supporters say Obama favors new forms
of energy while demonizing those that are tried and true."
permits and licenses issued on Federal lands and extend the
Keystone XL pipeline from Canada to the Gulf Coast to transport
tar sand to be refined into oil."
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Factors Beyond the White House Could Dampen
Any Energy Policy Change Under Romney.
The Akron (OH) Beacon Journal (10/27, Downing) writes that there
is "a widely shared prediction that a Romney administration
would apply a significantly looser - or more supportive - hand" on
the energy industry than the current Obama Administration,
"depending on one's perspective."
Energy attorney Linda Stuntz, a Romney adviser, and
"other experts agree" that beyond "any top-level expectations...
are the realities of energy markets, investment dictates, court decisions,
current law and congressional paralysis that cloud the horizon."
A second Obama term
could see the enactment of EPA rules "to control methane emissions
by requiring shale gas producers to adopt green drilling and
construction practices for production wells." The already-issued
rules are set to kick in 2015.
***************************************************************************
ALSO HERE ARE SOME LINKS TO SOME OF
THE ENGINIGEERING INVENTIONS & PATENTS
OF KENNETH W. FREELAIN P.E.
International Classification: E02B
(click link above to see Kenneth Freelain P.E. invention)
International Classification: E02B 908
Inventors:
Freelain, Kenneth W. (Takoma Park, MD)
Application Number:
10/025689
Publication Date:
06/08/2004
Filing Date:
12/26/2001
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Freelain (Takoma Park, MD)
Primary Class:
International Classes:
F03B13/18; F04B17/00; F03B13/00; F04B17/00;
(IPC1-7): F03C5/02
(IPC1-7): F03C5/02
Field of Search:
60/507, 60/497, 60/495, 60/496
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US Patent References:
| 4249639 | Power generating apparatus | Vukovic | 185/30 | |
| 4111610 | Wave-powered, pivoted float pumping system with increasing opposition to extreme movement of lever arm | Brown | 417/332 | |
| 3961479 | Energy converting hydraulic buoyant motor | Anderson | 60/496 | |
| 3959663 | Tide-powered electrical generator | Rusby | 290/53 |
The rack is connected to a frame which is secured to the bottom of an ocean or lake
with high waves which move up and down with high frequency. Pawls enable the
up and down motion of the buoyant rack to turn the driving shaft of a pump.
This invention combines the rack and pinion concept with the pawl and ratchet concept,
thereby converting the up-and-down motion of the reciprocating rack into the rotation
of the shaft which drives the pump. Water is pumped up, by the pumps,
to generate hydroelectric power.
with high waves which move up and down with high frequency. Pawls enable the
up and down motion of the buoyant rack to turn the driving shaft of a pump.
This invention combines the rack and pinion concept with the pawl and ratchet concept,
thereby converting the up-and-down motion of the reciprocating rack into the rotation
of the shaft which drives the pump. Water is pumped up, by the pumps,
to generate hydroelectric power.
International Classification: F03C/502
Navigational bypass, gate and pump devices
for use in water
(click link above to see Kenneth W. Freelain P.E. invention)
(Also below is another of Kenneth W. Freelain's P.E. inventions)
Abstract
A smoking apparatus which efficiently removes harmful impurities from the smoke does so by improving contact between the smoke and a washing liquid. This is accomplished by placing small stones and small floating pieces in a water pipe to increase the distance of the flow path of the smoke through the water, and to decrease the size of the smoke bubbles passing through the water.
A smoking apparatus which efficiently removes harmful impurities from the smoke does so by improving contact between the smoke and a washing liquid. This is accomplished by placing small stones and small floating pieces in a water pipe to increase the distance of the flow path of the smoke through the water, and to decrease the size of the smoke bubbles passing through the water.
| Inventors: | Freelain; Kenneth W. (Washington, DC) |
|---|---|
| Appl. No.: | 06/805,803 |
| Filed: | December 6, 1985 __________________________________________________________________________________________ (& HERE IS ANOTHER OF... MR. KENNETH W. FREELAIN P.E. INVENTIONS) Hydroelectric power cycle having buoyant rack(click above to be taken to sg)www.google.co.in/patents/US6745566The rack is connected to a frame which is secured to the bottom of an ocean or lake with high waves which move up and down with high frequency.
The rack is connected to a frame which
is secured to the bottom of an ocean or lake with high waves which move
up and down with high frequency. Pawls enable the up and down motion of
the buoyant rack to turn the driving shaft of a pump. This invention
combines the rack and pinion concept with the pawl and ratchet concept,
thereby converting the up-and-down motion of the reciprocating rack into
the rotation of the shaft which drives the pump. Water is pumped up, by
the pumps, to generate hydroelectric power.
Inventor: Kenneth W. FreelainOriginal Assignee: Kenneth W. Freelain Primary Examiner: Hoang Nguyen Current U.S. Classification: 60/507 International Classification: F03C/502 View patent at USPTO Search USPTO Assignment Database Download USPTO Public PAIR data |
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