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Duncan Campbell (businessavante) Appreciation Day on BizSugar: Happy Anniversary Mister Moderator!
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4710 days ago
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Thought you might find this of some interest:
http://www.jpost.com/Features/InThespotlight/Article.aspx?id=236421
4789 days ago
Another airshow announced an F-16 was about to swoop by at very low altitude from our left as fast as they were allowed with people around. He told us it would be so fast that by the time we heard it, it'd be past us heading right. We heard this really loud roar - by the time we saw it, it was whooshing away like a bullet! It was subsonic, but still too fast to see when we heard it, even though we were all looking right where it was coming from. It's impossible to visually track a jet going that fast. Impressive!
4790 days ago
If I was offered a free ride in the jet of my choice, this would be the one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoXtuaBKb00&feature=related
4790 days ago
Lavi is a young tiger. Kfir is a bear cub. The Kfir was the first indigenous fighter here. In Israel it was quickly replaced by the F-15, but it saw a lot of export to the Third World.
The "flying wing" was a big dream of many designers, but as you mention, instability was deadly. Not until computer tech caught up was it made possible.
Perhaps it's time to add some new submission tabs for BizSugar articles? Humor/Satire, Music, and Aviation :)
I used to hit the airshow circuit quite a bit with a friend of the family. I guess it probably started when I was about five. I guess things like that can be the catalyst for a kid becoming an aviation enthusiast.
I'm no expert in tech aspects of planes, but I still love just driving up to the airport, sitting outside on the obeservation deck and watching planes land and take off. I could stay there for hours and never get bored!
Yoni
4790 days ago
Sweden's Saab Viggen may have been the 1st modern production fighter with a canard, though they're nothing new - the original Wright Flyer was a canard (it's French for duck - something about how ducks land gave the forward tail its name).
The neat thing about a fighter that's very unstable is that stability is the opposite of maneuverability - if the computer can keep correcting, an unstable fighter will jink much quicker than a stable one. Think of a glider, with long, high aspect wings - so stable all it needs is wind & thermal energy to stay up a while. Stable, yes, but not capable of pulling high G maneuvers (nor are they designed to be structurally strong enough to hold up under that kind of force).
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Final thought on the Lavi (video clip below). From a technological standpoint, I think it could have been a great plane. Some said it might have out-performed the F-16. But...
When America is supplying your air-force with F-16s and F-15s at a DEEPLY discounted price, I'm not sure it's cool to build your own plane, for domestic and foreign consumption, which will be a competitor to those you are getting from your friend (America).
The U.S. probably should have made it conditional that to accept the 15s and 16s had a strict non-competition clause either written or un-written.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWVxFZp-ZLc
To me, it looks like an F-16 in the front, a Mirage in the rear, and it has the canards of the EuroFighter Typhoon, decades before.
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P-38 Lightning
P-47 Thunderbolt
Lancaster Bomber
In terms of looks only, I think my all-time favorite is the A-7 Corsair. I don't know what it is, but I just love the looks of it.
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People who don't have animals generally don't understand it's part of the family, whether cat, dog, monkey or ant.
Anyways, looks like the Hurricane's gonna be a monster.
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Mass-shooting near Akron. Stay safe my friend!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6sxvext9c8
It's only 49 seconds - of craziness. (I laugh every time I see it.)
(I saw the url in the 'share' mode.)
4827 days ago
Pretty impressive list of people he's played with, Carlos Santana, Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis, and one of my favorite's who I happened to be listening to today, the Great George Benson.
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Have you heard of this guitarist/singer? Thought you might enjoy his music. I heard this on foxnews the other day and I think he rocks.
The sound quality is crappy...looks like someone recorded the tv with a video camera
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWyGvvPjcdw
4827 days ago
Curtis Mayfield (Superfly):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cmo6MRYf5g&feature=related
George Benson (On Broadway):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voNjeUUcdSo
Santana (Winning):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Od9FkRvvnrg
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If you can make it here in time, you are cordially invited :)
Barash Roee St.
Building #5
Apt. 12
Jerusalem
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Nechama & the Post Crew
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Duncan
4834 days ago
When I was last here, this had around 53 votes. Glad to see that it's gotten more in the meantime. It's nice to see the number of people who popped in to vote. I'm eminently pleased to see the level of recognition you have received for all you bring to this site and its members:
...dawn, morning, mid-morning, late-morning, noontime, early-afternoon, mid-afternoon, late-afternoon, early-evening, mid-evening, sundown, late-evening, 8-ish, 9-ish, 10-ish, 11-ish & around midnight :)
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I see you voting and commenting and doing your monumental Herculean job again.
But I just don't get something.
There are, I'm told 150,000 members here. Yet I figure you leave at least 50% of the comments. Which leaves me to figure that the other 149,999 members leave the other 50%. It's insane.
Your enthusiasm is noble and laudable, hence, this article that was written. I just ask though what steps, if any, the site itself is taking to get people more involved and get some action going around here. When you're not logged in, things are stagnant and nothing happens. When you log in the energy begins.
I just have to ask, though I know it's the job of others to do it, what will it take to get the other thousands participating more actively.
Sorry, I know I'm venting, but it's just frustrating watching your one-man-show of keeping things alive around here. I also imagine it might be kind of frustrating for you.
In any case, Yoni should be home on Sunday after a long, long delay and I know he will join you, but shit, that still leaves around 149,980 people - excluding the core group of 20 who can be called pretty active. Someone with authority, a decision maker in the marketing dept. needs to do something. Contests. Prizes. Banner ads on the site for the businesses of those who are bringing excitement. Some sort of incentive. Something!
In any case, I sound like a broken record but thanks for the votes, comments and your vitality and energy.
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I'm glad you brought this up.
We're very lucky they contribute such high quality material. For many very busy business people, that's seems to be as much as they can do w/o spending more time here than they're comfortable with. I'm just guessing, but I assume they have at least 1 major business or job they do, then they add on blogging, and disseminating their material to places they think are a good fit (like BizSugar), not to mention many other things on their agenda.
It would be great for us if they had enough spare time to spend more of it here, but I think we're really lucky they like us enough even if all they can do is stop by and leave us some of their wisdom.
Some do take extra time to answer comments - I didn't realize it till Mir mentioned it months ago - that BizSugar doesn't notify the contributors when they receive comments (like their internal blog comment systems do). I'd say in that case, it's 50% our 'bad' when they don't reply (they'd have to look back at their old posts, which is an extra step - especially if they don't even know).
I sincerely believe this - this is not PR BS.
Duncan
4847 days ago
I'm no guru, but one suggestion I would pass along to the powers that be is:
There are tons of really active people who have just disappeared in the past few months.
Maybe follow-up emails saying something like "We miss your presence at BizSugar. You were an active part of the community and you are missed. We would like to welcome you back..."
Maybe even an inquiry into why they left. These are people who were regular posters, commenters and voters. Many were very successful in getting to the Hot Topics page on a regular basis. Where are they? Why did they leave?
Maybe with your enthusiasm and industry you should just start your own site, "BizDuncan" :)
Just thoughts...
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I'm so happy you found the article!
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4853 days ago
A job well done, and your interaction is the best I've seen, both here and other platforms - especially Facebook :) looking forward to connecting with you for another year. Elaine
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:)
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I just wanted to say that Yoni and I are very pleased to see the tremendous turnout of support that you received, deservedly so! It was not unexpected. When the article was written, we both knew what would happen. It was actually kind of fun to watch. From sixteen and a hot topic to twenty. Then thirty. Forty. Then fifty! You earned it.
Yoni is recovering in hospital from a tonsilectomy, made a bit rougher by his unusual immune disorder and an infection that it caused. I hope by the end of next week he will be back in action on BizSugar.
All the best and Happy Independence Day!
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Duncan
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Bobby
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Duncan
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4857 days ago
You are SO weird! Were you like this when I met you?
Your other Half
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H.R. Greenpoint
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Duncan
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Thanks, Yoni!
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H.R. @greenpointtech
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Duncan
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Susan
4858 days ago
Sometimes I wonder about the "quips"!
Duncan
4858 days ago
Had you had 13,000 votes, I probably wouldn't have written it...but 14,000? :)
That's insane. And the crazy thing is I know you read every article. 2 minutes a pop? That's a lot of reading! Kudos!
I'm getting ready to go have my tonsils taken out, hence my original prediction of being back early July. Had to post though when I saw it was one year.
In the meantime, I'm going to enjoy the rest of the day outside. Go pound sand Al Gore! Global warming? We are having one of the coolest summers in Jerusalem that anyone can remember. Actually nice and chilly. Love it!
Anyway, it was a pleasure to write and you gave me the chance, after, 42 years to use the word "moniker." You know the most famous moniker in history, right? Moniker Lewinsky. "I did not have sexual relations with that woman..."
Anyways, be well, give Wouki a pat on the head, and keep rockin'.
Yoni
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Duncan
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And thank you, Yoni, for recognizing Duncan -- it's a great thing to do. We should all do it more often.
- Anita
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Duncan
4858 days ago
Whoo Whoo congrats on the 1 year anniversary....and thanks to Yoni for bringing this to my attention. A huge big bouquet of flowers to you for all that you do for this community. Your votes, comments and sharing do not go un-noticed. :)
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Duncan
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What can I say?
THANKS A MILLION !!!!
your friend,
Duncan
4859 days ago
I still can't vote. I'm getting on a plane to go back home to the U.S. tonight. My year of study abroad is over. I just wanted to say again, THANKS! It's been fun reading and voting on business articles with my hosts Yoni and Rivkah and you with your witty and wise comments have made it even more fun!
Rochelle Rochelle
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Duncan
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BenfromILForums
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Duncan
4859 days ago
Frustrating!
Rochelle Rochelle
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Duncan
4859 days ago
Have a great second year as well! Thanks for the great job you do Duncan!
Heidi K.
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Duncan
4859 days ago
Thanks for all of those votes and comments that you bring. Most of all from someone who watched for a long time, thanks for being FAIR!
I salute you,
Shep
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Alan
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Shoshi
Yoni, feel well and thanks for letting me know of this post!
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Ofira
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Braden
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Duncan
4859 days ago
Happy Anniversay Dude!
Rivkah
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Duncan
4859 days ago
Thanks Buddy!
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Duncan