Stainless Steel Bar image courtesy of Metalmen Sales.
The initial idea for the 1958 World Fair in Brusselswas to build an upside-down version of the EiffelTower. As we can see, this was one of those suggestions that, while fun to imagine, is ultimately chucked in the wastebasket. It wasn’t until a man named André Waterkeyn came along that Continue reading
Austenitic Stainless Steel image courtesy of Falcon Stainless & Alloys Corporation.
Growing up, I was never the most popular kid—being a shy, skinny tomboy who had a penchant to daydream and, at times, talk or sing to herself without necessarily noticing, my social life was not particularly hopping. On the other hand, I wasn’t a total nincompoop at socializing and I managed to maintain a small but tight click of appreciators during these delicate and formative years. This was because I was aware of where my strengths and Continue reading
Stainless Steel Alloy image courtesy of Source 21, Inc.
When I was younger, I hated working in groups, teams or partnerships of any kind. I wasn’t necessarily a loner who didn’t like company; I simply felt more comfortable with the task at hand when I could work at my own pace and in my own way. This, while understandable, did not always lend itself to a job well-done, and, if given the choice to work alone, was often lagging terribly behind those who worked in groups. This was also true for many athletics I was involved with; while I enjoyed playing basketball, softball and soccer, I never quite got the hang of Continue reading
Stainless Steel Foil image courtesy of Mega Mex
Aluminum foil was always a staple in my house growing up, as my family had a penchant for starting a sandwich and saving it for later or opening up a container of food and not finishing it or cutting up an entire watermelon merely for one slice. I remember we had a drawer full of Continue reading
Stainless Steel Plate image courtesy of Metals Unlimited, Inc.
The holidays have passed and while my weight may be considerably heavier from the continuous onslaught of delicious food put before me, my wallet is considerably lighter, after going all out on family and friends. One gift I am particularly proud of giving, despite making a sizable dent in my bank account, was a Continue reading
Stainless Steel Sheets image courtesy of Yarde Metals, Inc.
Being one who is relatively attracted to alternate power sources, solar energy is something I am interested in learning more about. The principle of solar energy is harnessing the sun’s energy and re-channeling it for our own energy needs. Many modern homes and businesses incorporate Continue reading
Stainless Steel image courtesy of Progressive Alloy Steels Unlimited L.L.C.
I have always been attracted to the idea of fishing and cannot help but associate it with rather romantic images corresponding to what I have seen in movies and read in books; this solitary, meditative and timeless activity one does at the solemn, silent birth of a day, surrounded by only the birds, the bees, the water, the trees and a general “all is well with the world” state of mind. This particular version did not Continue reading
Stainless Steel Rods image courtesy of Metal Associates
My dad is an artist who prefers to buy his materials in bulk and, in many cases, rather unrefined, in so that he may break them down or mold them into the precise shape and size that best fits his personal preferences. This is similar to stainless steel rods and why people and industries prefer to purchase Continue reading