Word: computerizes
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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He is followed at the mike by other champs-for-a-day: an accountant, a short-order cook named Larry, a computer specialist who beams while a wag introduces him as "the greatest lead voice from Florida." He bows and launches into Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven. Fellowship and...
Heat in the buildings is provided by three underground steam mains in a tunnel called the "Mill Street Header," which are activated by October 1 each year. A computerized valve system regulates the supply of steam to each building, and can be turned on or off from a terminal at the Facilities Maintenance Department. Until October 12, department members flip switches based on students' calls; after this date, a computer controls the heat automatically...
If the indoor temperature is at or below 68 degrees Farenheit, state and federal regulations require Harvard to heat the buildings. To monitor the temperature, the computer is connected to a network of temperature sensors called "space sensors" located both inside and outside Harvard's buildings.
When the system switches into automatic mode on Columbus Day, the computer calculates a composite temperature from space sensor readings and switches the steam valves accordingly. Facilities Maintenance estimates that 85 percent of the University is controlled by this system. The remaining buildings--mostly offices--run on their own thermostats...
Coaches: Joe Restic's Multiflex offense is a confusing computer. Fortunately, Restic has found the right technician to run it. Yohe is a brash, quarterbacking genius. Restic has 96 career victories. His teams have won or shared five Ivy titles. He leaves most of the defensive thinking to his defensive...