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Inflammatory Language
Scientific language is a fickle beast. If you’ve been around for a few decades (and have been exposed to changing language) your experience can be a liability. Take, for instance, the word flammable. It pretends to be an uncomplicated word. In fact, the OED… Continue Reading “Inflammatory Language”
Fireboat! Ahoy!
Serendipity! I spent a dinner hour staring out at a fireboat. This naturally led to speculation about the unfamiliar piece of equipment. Where are the water intakes? How is the water pressurized? What’s its range? How often is it deployed? How fast can it… Continue Reading “Fireboat! Ahoy!”
Fire Hydrants of North America
Since I have praised the aesthetics of Irish fire hydrants, it seems appropriate to present some pretty pictures of American fire hydrants – or at least those I have stumbled across in the western US. (Not literally – my eyesight is still somewhat functional.)… Continue Reading “Fire Hydrants of North America”
Fire Hydrants of Ireland
They are ubiquitous, innocuous, and sometimes picturesque. They may be ignored but they are always important. Let me present a visual tour of the Fire Hydrants of Ireland. Hydrant signs are often found in the landscaping: The black H with the yellow background is… Continue Reading “Fire Hydrants of Ireland”
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