After the Low-Tech Times reported on possible health risks associated with plastic bottles, some United States Senators have blasted the Food and Drug Administration for not taking action to protect the public against chemical bisphenol A (BPA). BPA is a chemical often used in the manufacturing of plastic bottles and other hard plastic items. Reuters [...]
Gizmodo.com recently featured a video of a robot pushing a small lawnmower as a potential hi-tech solution for people who do not like mowing their lawn. To put it mildly, The Low-Tech Times is not impressed with the robotic lawnmower. It is ironic that people these days are seeking electronic solutions to yard work, while [...]
After winning the Kentucky Derby, Big Brown was again victorious at the Preakness Stakes in front of over 112,000 horse racing fans. The large crowd demonstrates the continued popularity the old sport of horse racing has even in today’s hi-tech society. Several years ago, I attended the Preakness at the Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, [...]
The Low-Tech Times earlier reported on the fuel advantages of railroads vs trucks. Now, work is underway to upgrade rail capacity in Virginia between Front Royal and Manassas. Charlottesville Channel 19 posts the following Associated Press report: Norfolk Southern spokesman Robin Chapman says that when the work is done later this year, it will allow [...]
Alexander Kjerulf’s blog has an interesting post with pictures of ten “seriously cool” places to work. The offices shown feature modern meeting places, fully stocked refrigerators, sleek designs, and colorful recreation areas. The basic idea is that if employers provide a nice and hip environment to work in, then employees will be happier, more loyal, [...]