Monthly Archives: February 2008

Gömböc!

We all wonder, from time to time, “is there a homogeneous solid shape that is mono-monostatic?” Well, after 10 years of searching, some Hungarian mathematicians have found the answer! Mono-monstatic means that this is a shape of a constant-density, continuous … Continue reading

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Mickey Body Coca-Cola Hybrid

Hey, check it out, a Mickey truck body (that would be where I work) made it into the news on treehugger: http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/02/coca-cola-ups-canada-trucks.php Hybrids pose a special challenge to truck body builders. Its hard to find places to put the body … Continue reading

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VW Golf Hybrid Diesel

70 MPG. Coming soon? We’ll see… It’s supposed to meet emissions requirements in the US, even California. http://www.dailytech.com/VW+Prepares+69+MPG+Dieselelectric+Hybrid+Golf/article10808.htm

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V-Day

You know, bragging about the flowers you got for Valentine’s Day really loses its impact when you work in an office full of guys. I guess I’ll have to be satisfied with generating a few eye-rolls, and knowing that my … Continue reading

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Fox Hunt

Familiar sentiment? This made its way around work today, and made me giggle: The Fox Hunt: When you are in deep trouble (or equivalent four letter word), look straight ahead, keep your mouth shut, and say nothing….

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