WAR, TECHNOLOGY CLOSE?

War, what is it good for? Absolutely nothing, war! Sang Edwin Starr. Someone may ask themselves that same question. How can something responsible for colossal damage and death have anything good to do with it? Well, the fact is that technology has shared a rather intimate relationship with war.

Great technological advancements have happened during the world’s most infamous wars. As conflict raged in World War I from 1914 to 1918 in much of the world many new types of weapons were unearthed. Behind this were many supporting technologies in radio and electrical power and electronics. Electrical technologies that had been in development at the turn of the century were drawn upon. Radio, for example, became essential for communications. The electron tube, as oscillator and amplifier, made possible transmission of voice rather than code. Electricity also made a huge impact on the war. Battleships made use of electric signaling lamps, an electric helm indicator, electric fire alarms, remote control—from the bridge—of bulkhead doors, electrically controlled whistles, and remote reading of water level in the boilers. Electric power turned guns and turrets and raised ammunition from the magazines up to the guns. Searchlights—both incandescent and carbon-arc—became vital for nighttime navigation, for long-range daytime signaling, and for illuminating enemy ships in night engagements.

There was continued development during the interwar years of 1940-1945, some developed as the war ended and some in response to what had transpired in World War I. A vast array of technology was employed, as different nations and different units found themselves equipped with different levels of technology. Military technology developments spanned across all areas of industry.

In World War II emphasis was placed on the development of electronics for military use. Radar was greatly improved and in 1944 the first large electronic digital computer, ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator And Computer), was built. The main purpose of the computer being to speed up the calculation of tables of data for aiming artillery. The electronics industry emerged from the war as a major industry. Its growth following the war continued as television manufacturing entered a boom period and military programs demanded more advanced electronic technology.

The internet now the world's first information source started as a cold war project. The idea was devised by the Department of Defense (DOD) in the US. Initially it was created so that officials would have a way of communication, in case of being hit by a nuclear bomb. The internet was supposed to survive the attack, as it consists of a network of interconnected computers. The idea was that as long as the computers exist, the connections should exist. In the 1969, the U.S. government created ARPANET, connecting four western universities and allowing researchers to use the mainframes of any of the networked institutions. New connections were soon added to the network, bringing the number of "nodes" up to 23 in 1971, 111 in 1977, and up to almost 4 million in 1994. The network developed and grew to reach 550 users in 1981 and 940 users in 1984. A craze then hit America with running wild with ideas of how it should be used and how to develop it. As the size of the network grew so did its capabilities. In its first 25 years, the Internet added features such as file transfer, email, Usenet news, and eventually HTML.

The fear of war and the need for readiness in the event of war continues to drive technological development. Weird, huh? the things that can be related but war is never desirable.

------------------------------------ktlus,Bsc ELE III

DEAD MAN WORKING!!

Please first read 2Kings 13:20-21 NOW!!

Commenting on the above passage, one prominent Christian said, “It seems there was more power in the bones of dead Elisha than in some living Christians today!”

It is clear that Elisha not only raised dead bodies when he was still alive, he continued right on after his death and his ministry had no end. I imagine score of Israelites taking their dead relatives to his tomb after that incident.

But why just Elisha yet we also profess to believe in the same God? Acts 1:8 says “But you shall receive power…” Not just the apostles but YOU! Once you receive the Holy Spirit, He comes with the whole package (1 Thess. 1:5). The same spirit that raised Christ from the dead in pomp and glory is in us (Rom. 8:11). Now whether you use it or not making use of that whole package is another thing altogether.

For the Christian anyway, there’s only one option. Paul declares “I no longer live but Christ lives in me” (Gal. 2:20). Christ lives in us through the Holy Spirit. Now you either let Him live in you or you cease to live because there’s simply no other way to live!

No wonder some of us struggle to get rid of sin, habits, addictions etc. because we’re trying to live minus the Holy Spirit which is practically IMPOSSIBLE. We try to make an impact and even serve God using worldly means!

Paul reminds us that it is God who works in us to achieve His will (Phil 2:13). And while He is at it, He does more than we can ask or carnally imagine (Eph. 3:20). My challenge to you today is; what’s your relationship with the Holy Spirit? Will you let Him live in you and do greater works? (Jn. 14:12)

And hey! Did I mention that the Holy Spirit’s primary work is to make us witnesses? What? Read Acts 1:8 again!!

Daniel Ddiba

Civil III

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Hi everyone
wow "love"
 that beautiful thing that brings together people of different generation!
 My it is the most excellent way to go(1 corithians 13)
  Are you taking it?
 Are you giving it away every day or only in seasons like christmas??? !!!
   Lets never forget to follow it
    love you all
            kellen Nakaye

Do those things that you would want others to do to you

Being kind doesn’t cost a thing, does it? Have you ever wondered why someone has responded in a way they have, have you gone to this organisation and the receptionist asks you "what do you want?" It may not be exactly that but almost to that. Let’s be honest not everyone who comes to your company is looking for a job and even if they were it doesn’t change your status by talking to them nicely after all you once looked for a job, let’s say it’s not that case for you, someone called you up to take up this job in your uncle’s company but being nice to people is more rewarding than anything in this life, mark me well when I say being nice.

Truly great people usually do not feel important, they make others feel important, indeed this is true, have you realized that people with less money, less confidence, less respect, less education, less love are the one who will treat the others as less important. They will try to make others feel low so that they can feel more educated, respected, and confident but that’s not always the case in fact its shows how you lack those attributes you crave to acquire at the cost others, so before you bark at your maid just because your friends have come to visit you, remember that you are portraying the opposite of what you what to portray. Think twice before you abuse your employee, a junior at work or even your spouse, you think that by barking, abusing and insulting them will make you look strong, important or better than them, for your information

such characters are a clear sign of weakness, let’s try to respect the people for who they are not for what they are or possess.

Being kind is a suitable accessory in every occasion at all times, at work, home in traffic jam, in a taxi. Even when you are crossed with someone, insulting and shouting at them is not a wise thing to do because it lowers you. A piece of advice to those who have a person with such characteristics, don’t react in the same way or emulate their behavior, don’t stoop to their level in fact if there’s anything that will have you two go through the hills and mountains of the situation wherever you are when he shouts at you, barks at you,

reply with a very soft response. If you are in the wrong humbly apologise if none of the above is needed  shallow it and walk away when he is done with the insulting, barking and shouting, He will realise how  worthless it is to shout.

I must confess some people need to be reminded that you are a human being not a dog, that you are mature not a kid, it may be your spouse or your hard-hitting boss, tell him you don’t want the way he treats you, you will not lose your job or marriage I promise if it is meant to be yours. Why is that so many people want to be feared rather than being respected, folks respect is earned and you ought to respect others if you want to be to be respected, remember the inner man is the measure of a man and the  inner man is not revealed in the possessions of someone but in how he treats others. You can force someone to fear you but you can never force someone to respect you. You have to earn it.

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Rose Babirye

VALUE WHAT YOU DO!

For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine office. (Romans 11:13)

Did you know that there is no such job as a low job? It’s the person behind the job that gives it authority, and in turn brings glory into it. Back in the Bible, the Jews believed that since they were the chosen of God, the rest of the world was unclean. This was actually true because the Lord said so. Even the Lord Jesus came in as a Jew and picked Jewish apostles to be with Him. When He went to heaven, He sent them out as ministers, first to the Jews, then later to the Gentiles.

In Acts 10, God sent the apostle Peter to the house of a Gentile, Cornelius the Roman Centurion. He preached the gospel to him and his family and the Holy Ghost came on them (Acts 10:44-45). When the other apostles heard, they rebuked him sharply and forbade him from fellowshipping with the Gentiles. God however raised another apostle by the name of Paul to preach to the Gentiles.

Paul in turn magnified his office and gave value to his God-given assignment even when no else thought much of what he was doing. He said, “I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine office” (Romans 11:13). He recognized those to whom he was sent and he decided to magnify his own office; he respected his own office and promoted it. He gave value to what he did.

Don’t ever look down on what you do. God can use that seemingly little thing you do to touch the people in your sphere of contact and the whole world. Remember, Jesus fed over 5000 people with a little boy’s lunch. He can do the same with what you do. Make up your mind to become the best of you; work on the potentials within your spirit. There is something inside you, a hidden treasure that’s unique to your personality. The most important thing is to find your pace in life and be the best of you. Therefore, magnify your office; give value to what you do.

God bless you,

Mwesige Brian
Second year Electrical Engineering