This Engineer's Blog Archive:
Articles From August 2006
Virtual Villagers
Posted Aug 12, 2006
by Isaac Foraker
From: This Engineer's Blog
This is my new addiction. Virtual Villagers is a video game where you control the paths of a group of villagers. Through proper planning, your village will thrive. The game continues the simulation when you are not playing, so you can play in short 10-15 minute bursts between chores.
Splittable Hitachi not so Splittable
Posted Aug 01, 2006
by Isaac Foraker
From: This Engineer's Blog
A couple of years ago, we bought this nice Hitachi projection TV, and had it delivered into our basement. The thing weighs about 280 lbs., but has a nice feature of the top being able to detach from the bottom. The top weighs 99 lbs.
5430 Aid Station
Posted Aug 13, 2006
by Isaac Foraker
From: This Engineer's Blog
I volunteered at an aid station for a 13+ mile run in the 5430 triathlon, today. It was my first time. What an interesting experience. I’ll probably do it again. Some of the runners could be a bit grumpy, but most of them really appreciated the refreshments. Handing out gatorade is sticky business, but these insane people who choose to run need all the help and encouragement they could get.