I happened upon this webpage while looking for quantifiable ways to measure physical ability. The more I think about it, the more I am attracted to this measure...not to become a special agent, but to rise to the challenge presented by the test: 1.5 mile run, 300 meter dash, 1 minute of situps and unlimited pushups.
http://www.fbijobs.gov/11131.asp
Twelve points to bragging rights. Feel free to join...and do tell me your Day 1 score and we can possibly commiserate!
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Earlier this week while mulling over an ethical dilemma concerning a road sign, I started to think about what piece of public property I desired the most. Easy. It is this manhole cover, which taunts me daily. So, I called Seattle City Light Customer Service to see if I could acquire one, who transferred me to the 911 equivalent of water, who transferred me back to customer service (peeved that I had no emergency), who transferred me to Neverland, who informed me that none were for sale and that theft was somewhat of an issue. And no, posters are not available.
To date, my efforts to learn about manhole covers seem to be in vain. A friend suggested I check with the foundry. Well I've yet to find one in the US...much more, the one that makes this delightful design. Who knew that they cost approximately $500, that they had three parts to them (lid, concrete innards, and underside), and that hanging one on my wall was likely not anticipated by the building's engineers. I'd settle for one posing as a coffee table top!?
In the meantime, I'll walk around this function piece of art out of positive regard. And plus...if people are stealing them, that must mean there's a market? I prefer to believe it's an under-supplied under-developed market that doesn't compensate based upon weight. I can wait...errr...will wait...until this desire fizzles.
To date, my efforts to learn about manhole covers seem to be in vain. A friend suggested I check with the foundry. Well I've yet to find one in the US...much more, the one that makes this delightful design. Who knew that they cost approximately $500, that they had three parts to them (lid, concrete innards, and underside), and that hanging one on my wall was likely not anticipated by the building's engineers. I'd settle for one posing as a coffee table top!?
In the meantime, I'll walk around this function piece of art out of positive regard. And plus...if people are stealing them, that must mean there's a market? I prefer to believe it's an under-supplied under-developed market that doesn't compensate based upon weight. I can wait...errr...will wait...until this desire fizzles.
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