Google Glass for the Battlefield

At Last, a Google Glass for the Battlefield
BY ALLEN MCDUFFEE
02.24.14
6:30 AM

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Photo: BAE Systems

Walking around Silicon Valley with an augmented reality display on your
face makes you a glasshole. On the battlefield, though, similar technology
will soon turn U.S. soldiers into a lethal cross between the Terminator and
Iron Man.

Q-Warrior, the newest version of helmet-mounted display technology from BAE
Systems' Q-Sight line, is a full-color, 3D heads-up display designed to
provide soldiers in the field with rapid, real-time "situational
awareness."

With a high-resolution transparent display, Q-Warrior overlays data and a
video stream over the soldier's view of the world. Q-Warrior also includes
enhanced night vision, waypoints and routing information, and the ability
to identify hostile and non-hostile forces, track personnel and assets, and
coordinate small unit actions.

"Q-Warrior increases the user's situational awareness by providing the
potential to display 'eyes-out' information to the user, including textual
information, warnings and threats," Paul Wright, the soldier systems
business development lead at BAE Systems' Electronic Systems, said in a
statement. "The biggest demand, in the short term at least, will be in
roles where the early adoption of situational awareness technology offers a
defined advantage."

This technology is not the stretch you might think. Specialty work-related
applications for everyone from cops to doctors are increasingly considered
the future of wearable computing. BAE clearly wants to be the Google of the
warzone.

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Image: BAE Systems



The display would play well with the Army Tactical Assault Light Operator
Suit (TALOS) currently under development. TALOS is a powered exoskeleton to
haul heavier equipment with liquid armor capable of stopping bullets and
the ability to apply wound-sealing foam.

"[The] requirement is a comprehensive family of systems in a combat armor
suit where we bring together an exoskeleton with innovative armor, displays
for power monitoring, health monitoring, and integrating a weapon into that
? a whole bunch of stuff that RDECOM is playing heavily in," said Lt. Col.
Karl Borjes, a U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command (
RDECOM) science adviser, in a statement.

Q-Warrior is initially expected to be deployed with Special Forces and at
the section commander level, but BAE says it expects the technology to
eventually reach all soldiers.

"This is likely to be within non-traditional military units with
reconnaissance roles, such as Forward Air Controllers/Joint Tactical
Aircraft Controllers (JTACS) or with Special Forces during counter
terrorist tasks," said Wright. "The next level of adoption could be light
role troops such as airborne forces or marines, where technical systems and
aggression help to overcome their lighter equipment."

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CAREER : The Key Qualities Every Employer Looks For

The Key Qualities Every Employer Looks For

In most cases there is no such thing as the perfect candidate; we are all unique individuals and everyone comes with a different combination of skills, experience and qualities.

As a result it is very rare to find that perfect fit. Having said that, there are common characteristics that employers always look for when they are planning to take on new recruits. It doesn't matter what sector or business you are talking about - if people are able to show that they possess these key attributes then they will always be in demand.

Here are four key qualities that I always look out for when I am planning to take on new people in one of my businesses:

Ambition

It is one of the most obvious questions to ask in an interview but there is a reason why people want to know where candidates see themselves in the future. The point of asking the question is to assess just how ambitious an individual really is. It stands to reason that an ambitious company wants like-minded people working for them. As a manager or chief executive you want people alongside you who are going to share your hunger, otherwise it is impossible to build the successful company you envision.

Initiative

Ask the question and most people will tell you that they are a self starter, but it is actually quite tough to find people who have the right personal drive and can work under their own steam. The simple fact is that every manager wants workers who have the initiative to organize their workload and go about their business without the need for constant supervision. These people are a key component of any successful organisation, not just for their professionalism, but also because they set a good example for those around them.

Commitment

This is true for most employers but particularly those in a service based industry. Providing quality customer service is what sets these firms apart from their rivals so it is vital that the staff are totally committed to the cause. They need to have a real dedication to what they are doing. As somebody who has spent many years in recruitment, I can usually tell which people are going to be the top performers purely through their attitude. Someone who is prepared to stick at it even when times are tough, and who will go that extra mile for themselves and the company is a huge asset.

Personality

It is becoming increasingly difficult to stand out in the modern world so someone who has a little bit of personality can make a big difference to the atmosphere in the workplace. Of course they need to be a team player, and nobody wants to work with someone who rubs people up the wrong way, but there is nothing wrong with mavericks and strong characters. These are the people who stand out in a crowded room and can often push your business on to new heights. A good team always has a combination of many different character types and the most important thing is to get that blend right.

Things like qualifications and capabilities are always high on the agenda when recruiting – after all, you want somebody suited to the technical requirements of the role. But the four qualities mentioned above are character traits, and for me these are every bit as important. There have actually been times when I have brought people into my business purely because they had these qualities. They weren't necessarily the most qualified on paper, but they ticked the right boxes in terms of character.

Many candidates go into interviews and are keen to emphasise their skills. This is fine, but if you can also show potential employers you have most of the qualities listed above – preferably with examples – you will almost certainly become a more attractive candidate.

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WORDS OF WISDOM FOR THE DAY : There’s Always Something To Worry About In The Market....!

 

There are a few events that are on the cards that may worry investors.

(1) The first is the possible strike on Syria by US;

(2) The second is the tapering of monetary stimulus by the US Federal reserve;

(3) The third is the reaching of the debt limit by the US in mid-October.

Then there is the nomination of the new Fed Chairman. Larry Summers, the favoured candidate to take over Ben Bernanke, has a preference towards rapid unwinding of the massive U.S. monetary stimulus that has supported the economy. To top it all off, the poorest US market performance occurs during the month of September according to the Stock Trader''s Almanac and October saw lots of market crashes such as Black Monday, the Great Depression and the crash of 1987.

What are investors to do with so many events that are set to happen that may spook the market?

To answer that, let's hear what Warren Buffett has to say. During the Berkshire Hathaway annual general meeting in 2012, when asked if systemic risk fears ever caused them to be afraid to buy stocks, he answered that in the past 53 years, he and Charlie Munger have never had a discussion about buying or selling in which they talked about macro-economic affairs. If they find a business that they like and can understand, they purchase it no matter what the Fed is doing or what is going on in Europe. There is always going to be bad news. He bought his first stock in June of 1942 when the US was losing the war. Stocks were also cheap and he wrote an article about it in October 2008, when the market was plunging. He knew that the panic would flow into the economy but that the US would not go away. Charlie and Buffett look at value of businesses but not at the macro-economy.

Mr Morgan Housel said that for the past 150 years, the US has had nine major wars, 33 recessions, a half dozen financial crises, and an uncountable number of really awful things happen to the economy. However, the S&P 500 index still delivered an average annual return of 6.6%, after inflation during the same period.

In Singapore, the Straits Times Index (SGX: ^STI) rose from 834 points at the start of the 1988 to around 3048.35 points on last Friday dated 6th September 2013, representing an annualised gain of 5.3% over the past 25 years. This was despite the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis, the 2000 dot-com bust, the 2003 SARS outbreak and 2008/2009 Great Financial Crisis (GFC). Individual stocks like Super Group Limited (SGX: S10), Dairy Farm International Holdings (SGX: D01) and Jardine Strategic Holdings (SGX: J37) have given investors returns of 1000% or more for the past ten years. These stocks have gone past the peaks seen before the GFC, creating massive value for shareholders who had the discipline to hold on to them.

Mr Warren Buffett once quipped that the time to be greedy is when everyone is fearful. To do that, investors should not be focused on what macro-economic event is about to happen next. They should instead be focused on the value of the company that they want to invest in and buy them when the price is beaten down relative to the value. The upcoming 'events' such as the imminent war on Syria, tapering of monetary stimulus and the reaching of the debt limit may cause huge market corrections. Are you ready to take advantage of it? 

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WORDS OF WISDOM FOR THE DAY : Making Money From Day-Trading In the Stock Markets....!

WORDS OF WISDOM FOR THE DAY : Making Money From Day-Trading In the Stock Markets....!

 

Some experienced traders dogmatically assert that nobody makes money day trading. That is probably because they have tried, failed, and found some other trading style that suits them better. There is no doubt that day trading is a tough, competitive business, but the good news is that if it is your dream, it can be made to work for you. Successful traders specialize in a trading niche which suits their temperament. In the process of doing this they may try different vehicles and strategies which are unsuccessful (for them). This is usually because the strategy is unsuited to the trader, not because it is "bad". 

 

Do NOT decide on a market before you decide on your trading style. Find the style that suits you, then find the markets that respond best to that trading style. Successful day traders should:

 

* Learn the concept of support and resistance in a market.

* Develop a trading system based on tactics at support and resistance levels.

* Test the system on independent data to make sure it has a positive Expectancy.

* Learn money management techniques to prevent taking on to too much risk.

 

Day trading often involves regular repetition of a simple trading plan to place high probability trades. If you learn the principles outlined above, stick strictly to your plan, and learn to avoid mistakes made in the heat of the moment, you are well on the way to day trading success. Most day trading is done by professional traders who experience lower stress levels than you because they are using bank funds. You have to beat them at their own game despite the additional anxiety of having your own money at risk!

 

Two cardinal sins for a day trader are trading without a plan, and over-trading. You must have a plan which dictates your every move in the fast paced cut and thrust of a market session. Otherwise you will be a victim of bad decisions driven by emotions, the downfall of many a trader!

 

Over-trading often arises because you experience a loss and try to get it back by taking an unplanned trade. Very often, you end up making a bad day into a disastrous day. Sometimes people over-trade because they feel the more trades they take, the more money they make. In fact, all they are doing is building up huge trading costs which make it very difficult to make a profit.