As I write this report at the beginning of the decade I am also conscious that I have only been in office for a matter of months. When looking at the history of the Engineering Association it makes you aware of the past and I feel both humbled and honoured to follow in the footsteps of past presidents. It has … Continue reading “2010 President's Report : John McClarty”
On Friday 26th February 2010, the 144th Leeds Association of Engineers Annual Dinner was held at the ‘Leeds Seventeen’ restaurant. The principle guests this year included Clr. Judith Mary Elliot (The Lord Mayor of Leeds), Rev. Canon Tony Bundock (Rector of Leeds), a number of representatives from Local Engineering Societies and Mr. Tony Barton (guest speaker). Here are some pictures … Continue reading “2010 144th Annual Dinner”
Association member John Pease and his model trains…. “These are 5 inch gauge battery powered locomotives in a local garden.” “My current project is a vertical boilered steam locomotive based on engines produced by De Winton in Caernarfon.”
Cloud computing is the new kid on the block. In simple terms, lots of servers are linked together on the World Wide Web to provide clients (you) with data storage, and software (or APPs as they are now becoming known). This array of servers is the CLOUD. Google have jumped the gun with Cloud, and if you sign up for … Continue reading “Cloud computing, is it the new kid on the block?”
1. “When I worked for Verizon, I found the phrase going forward to be more sinister than annoying. When used by my boss – sorry, “team leader” – it was understood to mean that the topic of conversation was at an end and not be discussed again.” Nima Nassefat, Vancouver, Canada 2. “My employers (top half of FTSE 100) recently … Continue reading “Management Speak!!”
In 1950, the RAND corporation created this model to show how a home computer could look like in 2004. It was thought that a teletype interface and Fortran language it would be easy to use. So, what’s this Fortran then – is it an iPad app?
The council of the Association are pleased to announce that Mr Roger Bate has become an Honorary Life Member of the Association. Roger has been a member of the Association for many years and will be known to many of our members. Although not very active in recent years, has always been a strong supporter of the Association. Now retired … Continue reading “Roger Bate : Honorary Life Member of the Association”
During the last year, two of our members, Chris Burgess and Barrie Yates have been assisting with project work carried out by The Thermodynamics Group at Leeds University. Chris has worked in a supporting role, supplying components and metal parts which has enabled Leeds University to extend some of their research into improving the efficiency of automotive engines. Barrie has … Continue reading “Chris Burgess and Barrie Yates help students at Leeds University”
I have now completed my first year as president of the association. I think last year was a success, the attendance at our annual dinner has increased each year and from the feedback I get, it is very much enjoyed by those who come. This year the church service was better attended due in no small way to the pub … Continue reading “2008 Presidents Letter by Steve Hall”
