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Articles by David Brierley
Budapest Hand
After a gap of several years I am delighted to see not only the early spy thrillers of David Brierley coming back into print, but the second of a promised trio of brand new novels in Budapest Handand once again Brierley revels in settings slightly off the beaten thriller track – Czechoslovakia, Tunisia, Latvia and in this case, Hungary. The hero of Budapest Hand is not a spy, he’s an Oxford-based journalist, but his wife might have been one.
Conversation with Authors David Brierley and Mike Ripley
On Episode 204 of the Spybrary Spy Book Podcast, we chat with the author of the best spy book I read last year, Big Bear Little Bear, David Brierley. We are also joined by the publisher, thriller critic, and author Mike Ripley as we dig into David's work and, in particular, how he researches locations for his spy novels. As I shared in the best spy books of 2022 post, Big Bear Little Bear, published in 1981, was the best spy thriller I read last year.
Reader's Letter: Renovated cast iron signposts
Lovely to see the two newly refurbished cast iron fingerposts at the junctions of Welsh Row/Congleton Road, and Artists Lane/Macclesfield Road. They were very rusty, and generally in a neglected state, before being stripped back, cleaned and repainted by local builder and Nether Alderley resident, Geoff Beeby. Now looking pristine, and an important part of our local heritage preserved.
Technician safety: Priority No. 1
Keeping equipment properly maintained to maximize uptime is one of a fleet’s top priorities, but another priority should be kept even higher: keeping the staff safe. After all, vehicles are not a fleet’s most important asset—its people are. In the maintenance bay, the people are the technicians who keep the trucks on the road as much as possible. Taking steps to keep them safe on the job is the maintenance department’s top priority.
Pulsating brake lamps and their impact on fleet equipment
It may come as no surprise that traffic accidents due to distracted driving have increased sharply in recent years. A large percentage of the U.S. population using smartphones and a still relatively small percentage of vehicles on the road today equipped with advanced driver assistance systems is a recipe for disaster.
Heavy duty truck fleet maintenance management resources
Managing a fleet – or even a fleet’s maintenance department – is no simple task. In a given day, you might be reviewing maintenance records, analyzing telematics data, spec’ing new vehicles, dealing with a truck that is experiencing unexpected downtime … and then there are the personnel issues. A manager’s job is seemingly never finished; the tasks are endless. And yet, each day you increase your knowledge on way or another. Knowing the basics of vehicle service and repair is no longer enough.
Heavy duty commercial truck clutch service, maintenance, and best practices
Before the early 2000s, a heavy duty commercial vehicle with anything other than a manual transmission was almost unheard of. Since then, demand for automated manual transmissions (AMTs) has increased; gradually at first, then more quickly as the technology became smoother and more reliable.
Vocational vehicle VMRS
Vehicle maintenance reporting standards (VMRS), the coding convention used by fleets to track and analyze equipment and maintenance costs, was developed in 1970 by the American Trucking Association’s Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC). TMC still manages VMRS today and keeps the standard up to date by overseeing the addition of codes for the latest equipment and technologies operated by fleets.
Vehicle complexity and its impact on maintenance
In the early days of heavy duty commercial trucks, fleets could choose from a fairly wide variety of options from different manufacturers to customize a vehicle that suited their needs. The truck could be fairly complex, but that complexity came in the form of mechanical components that most technicians could easily service.
Vehicle complexity and its impact on maintenance
In the early days of heavy-duty commercial trucks, fleets could choose from a fairly wide variety of options from different manufacturers to customize a vehicle that suited their needs. The truck could be fairly complex, but that complexity came in the form of mechanical components that most technicians could easily service.
Avoiding turbocharger trouble
The concept of turbocharging is simple enough: Employing a turbocharger allows more air and fuel to enter the engine’s cylinders to provide more power than a naturally aspirated engine, says Alex Miser, components communications manager at Cummins, a heavy duty diesel engine manufacturer. This is accomplished using a compressor that draws in air, compresses it, and supplies it to the engine. The compressor is driven by a turbine which is powered by some of the engine’s exhaust gas.
How future vehicle technologies will shape maintenance
No one knows for certain what heavy duty commercial vehicles will look like in 40 years, or even 20 years for that matter. There is no magic portal that allows a glimpse into the future to find out what technologies will be available. We can, however, make predictions based on what we know about the present. A review of technologies available on today’s commercial vehicles can give us a good idea of the direction in which the industry is headed.
Unconventional success
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BUCS Success for University of Manchester Karate | The Mancunion
Photo: Anisia Spirollari The BUCS University Nationals occurred in Sheffield on the weekend of the 17th-19th of February this year, seeing action from 6,620 athletes across nine disciplines, all vying for medals and coveted BUCS points.
From Mexico to Austria: Two World Championships, one Gold Medal | The Mancunion
Photo: Xavier Servolle / WKF I was privileged to attend the Eighth Shito-Ryu Karate World Championships with the rest of Team England Shito-Ryu over the 21st – 23rd of October in Monterrey, Mexico. Happening every three years, the Championships bring together representatives from over 50 countries who practice the Shito-Ryu style of Karate, one of the four main branches of Japanese Sport Karate.
10 Challenges of a Business Intelligence Director - Enterprise Times
To really shine, owners of BI initiatives must possess, more than anything, strong leadership, strategic, and communications skills—along with the requisite set of analytical, operational, and technical skills. The Business Intelligence director has an intricate mission—yet a rewarding opportunity—to organize, influence, and lead on many fronts, including BI initiatives, diverse teams with divergent needs, and the business at large.
European Banks Face Uncertain Future Amid Greek Debt Crisis
Published : 10 years ago, on 12/08/2014 By David Brierley and Saad Sarfraz This article is the first in SNL FINANCIAL’S series of Data Dispatches and features analyzing the European Central Bank asset quality review and stress test. It was a symbolic journey. The future head of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, chose Greece as his first official journey. Speaking Aug.
Ascot Supply Corporation
Photo courtesy of Ascot Supply Specialty Tools Adapter for Wing Mount/Demount Head The Ascot Supply Adapter for Wing Mount/Demount Head is compatible with all Coats X-Series and RC Series tapered shafts. It offers a lightweight design for efficiency and is precision... Specialty Tools 6-in-1 Air Line Manifold Kit The Ascot Supply 6-in-1 Air Line Manifold Kit features six 1/4” outlets and comes with three 1/4” aluminum plugs. The aluminum plugs can be inserted into the manifold when the...
Cornwell Quality Tools
Photo from Gerd Altmann on Pexels Photo from Olya Kobruseva on Pexels Photo from Eva Elijas on Pexels Photo from Olav Tvedt on Unsplash Photo from cottonbro on Pexels Photo from Suzy Hazelwood on Pexels Photo courtesy of Amanda Faith Toolboxes and Tool Carts The 5 Drawer Flip Top Cart from Cornwell Quality Tools features an integrated power strip with three 120V outlets and two USB ports. Push handle and 5" by 2" casters provide ease...
Bosch Diagnostics
Video Network Video: Solving TPMS sensor problems In this video, Bosch takes a look at a vehicle showing low tire pressure, even though the tire is at the correct psi, by using a Bosch ADS 625X or Bosch ADS 525X Diagnostic Scan... Repair Information Sources The Bosch Mastertech II is a J2534-1 and J2534-2 compliant VCI for OEM reprogramming and diagnostic applications. The Mastertech II has been fully validated to operate with top...
Streamlight, Inc.
Lighting Ultra-Compact Pocket Mate The Ultra-Compact Pocket Mate from Streamlight is a weather-resistant, USB rechargeable personal light that delivers 325 lm and offers convenient handsfree options. Small enough... Lighting The Streamlight Stinger 2020 is a rechargeable, work-ready flashlight designed for inspection, identification, and repair uses. The light delivers 2,000 lm and up to a 24-hour...
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