Archives for March, 2008

Not So Big


It is always amazing to me how something can be around for years before it comes across my desk.  Granted that can be said for numerous things, but everytime I find these items, I wonder why I have never heard of them before.
If you read my post on Responsible Building, you know about my disappointment [...]

A Drop of Water


With the population booming, water shortages are becoming all too common.  Communities where water has never been an issue are now starting to experience shortages and rationing.
A single dripping faucet can waste over 2700 gallons of water a year.  Flushing your toilet uses nearly 9000 gallons of water each year.  Some communities (like mine) not [...]

Responsible Building


My wife and I were riding around town and stopped by to look at some new homes that had models open.  There are several sites in our once small town that are busy with new construction.  We had gone to a few of them and I was sorry to see one common theme.
None of these [...]

A Comfortable Ride


Whether around the block or to and from work, one of the critical elements of bicycle riding is enjoying yourself.  And a large part of enjoying yourself is how comfortable you are.  If you haven’t thrown your leg over a saddle in a while, getting on a bike can be a daunting task.  So what [...]

Tin Whiskers


I promised I would delve into the world of Tin Whiskers.  It may not be that exciting a world to some.  But it may explain some future occurances and the reasons behind them.
Tin Whiskers are individual crystals of tin that grow spontaneously from a tinned surface.  It is assumed that they are the result of [...]