Is it Ring or Bring in the New Year?

Thursday, December 31, 2009   0 Comments

The original saying was 'ring in the New Year' however, it seems appropriate to say 'bring in' the New Year as it seems much more welcoming.

The origin of the phrase comes from Mother England. Churches around the country would ring their bells to signify the passing of the old year. This is similar to the tolling of church bells for someone who has passed away. The bells would continue to chime past midnight, ringing in and welcoming a new year.

Either way it's a time to reflect on the last year of our life. Memories created, loved ones lost, and lessons learned. Its also a time to look forward to a prosperous year ahead, without any regrets or reservations.

Happy New Years! See ya in 2010 and let's try not to start it off with a hang over. :)

Labels: Holiday, Religion, Tradition

Manhole covers are round because...

Wednesday, December 9, 2009   0 Comments

Q: Why Are Manhole Covers Round?
A: Because Manholes are round.

This question was once asked by tech companies to witness a potential candidates problem solving and cognitive skills. But in reality there is no single answer to the questions, and most could be considered the correct answer.

Here are a few correct answers:

• A circular cover can not fall through a circular opening it was designed to match, but a square or rectangular cover could, if placed at an angle. This seems to be the most popular answer I found in my research.


• Round tubes are stronger, then square tubes and with stand higher environmental pressures.


• Because holes are round.


• Circular covers do not need to be rotated to fit the opening. This reminds me of carving pumpkins and leaving a key to easily match the lid to the opening
  
• so when the cover is removed the 100lb cover can easily be rolled.
  
• Most manhole workers are round, so it only fitting the hole and thus the covers are round.


• because thats how they were always made.which is not true

Labels: "Manhole Covers", Trivia, United States