Work of art: "stealth billionaire" Dennis Washington restores a very salty British tugboat
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Washington began restoring the 'St. Eval' after purchasing the tugboat in 1992. The interior is decorated in glass, mahogany, leather, brass and paintings by Patrick Haskett. Washington commissioned Haskett to depict the history of the St. Eval, which was formerly named the 'Chieftain.'
Publication Name: Motor Boating & Sailing
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0027-1799
Year: 1996
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A Note on the Proportional-Idling-Time Opposite- Failure-Modes Model
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The competing risks/mixed distribution failure model of Bendell and Humble is considered emphasizing simple properties. These distinguish the model from previous models. Areas covered include failure to operate, and failures of design, maintenance and replacement. Tables are given.
Publication Name: Journal of the Operational Research Society
Subject: Computers and office automation industries
ISSN: 0160-5682
Year: 1984
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Garand's Garand
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John C. Garand's greatest legacy is his M1 rifle which became The United States Army's official weapon during the Second World War. Garand was presented with his own M1 rifle, serial number 1,000,000 on his retirement.
Publication Name: American Rifleman
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0003-083X
Year: 2000
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