Plastic Auto Parts: Auto Tech of the Future?

Students at engineering universities are currently designing concept cars that are plastic-part intensive instead of heavily steel-made cars. Cars that are made largely of plastic parts have many pros and cons. The current evolution of plastic automobile parts are more efficient, cost-effective, safe, and environmentally friendly. When the car is done, the plastics can be … Read more

Decked Out for St. Patty’s

Here’s what I wore today for St. Patrick’s Day: I would have worn the necklaces and other garb, but this was a little neater and cleaner for work. I was already sort of pushing it by wearing the “show me your shamrocks” t-shirt. I like the “Eat, Drink, and be Irish” button though. Tonight after … Read more

Keep It Green: Vacation Season is Upon Us

The weather is warming up quickly, the chilly windy days are almost completely over around here (for those of you gawking at me, I live in the mountains, so it stays colder longer here). I’ve already cranked up the air conditioner a few days in a row now. Last year in May I took a … Read more