Photo Release -- Northrop Grumman-built Waesche Will `Directly Contribute to the Coast Guard's Ability to Protect America,' Says U. S. Air Force Gen. Victor E. Renuart Jul 27, 2008
A shipbuilder knows that with each weld, each pipe detail, each engineering drawing, he or she is building a platform that will serve as a home to a Sailor, Soldier or Marine. A ship that will also, if called upon, be ready to protect America. (Primezone Releases)
Does homework add up? Feb 12, 2008
As a high school Engineering Drawing instructor (34 years), the type of homework I might give would be research. For example: I have students interview the parent who is most likely to use the kitchen or who complains the most about closet space. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Issigonis' Major Car Creations Nov 2, 2007
INVESTOR'S BUSINESS DAILY. Some cars sell speed. (Investors Business Daily)
Leaders & Success Nov 2, 2007
Investor's Business Daily: Issigonis' Major Car Creations. Issigonis' Major Car Creations. (Investors Business Daily)
Drawing class shows its Pride Sep 27, 2007
Thomas "T" Fox's Engineering Drawing class took on the design construction of the layout with gusto. The class of 18 students worked on turning Fox's design into the templates that would be used to paint the field. (Bedford Bulletin, VA)
Letters to the Editor Sep 15, 2007
We requested a City official make a presentation and explain what the City wanted to do and furnish us with the plans and engineering drawing of concern. After additional requests, we finally received a presentation from an official in August at which time we again requested the plans, engineering drawing and the City's master flood drainage plans ... Again City officials had not made any presentation to us, had not furnished us any plans or engineering drawings, and had not sought our approval... (Rockport Pilot, TX)
No jitters for these freshmen Aug 30, 2007
As an SWW student, Hendricks took an introduction to sociology course and engineering drawing and computer graphics. "I think that my previous class at GW will help me be a very good freshman student because I've been introduced to the rigor of college class," he said. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
MTI Global Reports Fiscal 2007 Q2 and Six Months Results Aug 9, 2007
The Mississauga, Ontario facility will maintain a centre of excellence with respect to the design of thermal and acoustic insulation, engineering drawing, and material science and testing. The facility will also retain some production capacity in order to fulfill 'aircraft on ground' (AOG) orders as well as last minute supply orders from Canadian customers. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Shuttle engineers make and take the cake Jun 7, 2007
30-day news archives. "There's a support staff. At Hutcherson's house in Cape Canaveral recently, husband Jeremy cut out a thick plywood board, which the Chix would cover in fancy foil, to hold a sheet cake.Huddleston's husband, Dave, makes carriers that two people can handle. The cakes can weigh 80 pounds or more, he says, and "some of them get tall. (Florida Today)
College dropouts: Should we care? Mar 28, 2007
I teach Engineering Drawing and have a subscription that keeps my computer software updated and I have some money to cover other supplies. It wasn t enough in the beginning and it s not enough now ($200 less). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The other kind of discipline Jan 6, 2007
I m an Engineering Drawing instructor and a dang good one but I can t always motivate a totally disinterested student or one who is dumped in my class because there is no place else to put him. It s not fair to the interested students, to me or to potential employers or colleges. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
New kid at 'Get Schooled' Nov 29, 2006
I m a 32 year veteran Engineering Drawing teacher down in the below the Gnat Line part of the state. I really enjoy the back and forth of this blog even when it gets a bit rough. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Get Schooled: You be the principal Sep 26, 2006
I got called on the carpet for not having a word wall in my Engineering Drawing class. So I simply replied Life doesn t come with a word wall. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Know what a 'freshmore' is? Aug 19, 2006
It happened to one of my students and now he is preparing to become an Engineering Drawing teacher (after many years as a very successful design drafter. My dream is that he will take my place when I retire in a year or so. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Get Schooled: "A matter of 30 points' Aug 12, 2006
Your source of information and conversation about education in Georgia and the nation. The entry titled "'A Matter of 30 Points'," and any of the comments about it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The erotic power of four triangles Jul 22, 2006
An engineering drawing exists dated 18 juillet 1946. It shows a flat plan of a bikini bottom: rudimentary panels with string attachments. (TimesOnline)
Summer off for teachers a myth? Jun 29, 2006
I ve been rewriting my curriculum in preparation for spending the next school year gett 0000005A ing my Engineering Drawing program Industry Certified. Many of the hoops I ll be jum 000005A8 ping through are much like the National Board Certification except that the only financial incentive is a grant to upgrade my lab a bit. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
School reform overblown? Jun 7, 2006
I now teach Engineering Drawing fulltime as that program s enrollment grew while Industrial Arts began to decline as more and more students were just dumped there. I STILL think bringing back IA in both middle and high school would be a really good thing for most students. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The Cougar Lounge - Festooning Bundles Of Joy May 15, 2006
That takes Father Lotto out of the equation as well as most of the Lounge clientele, so it looks like it's back to the genetic engineering drawing board. The Lounge is taking this news hard so we will be attempting to deal with our shortcomings in Canada via martinis or bellinis we have not figured out which yet, but we love those Canadians and will require a weekend off to fully comprehend the situation. (Washington State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Calligraphy flourishing in Arab culture May 2, 2006
Part science, part geometry, part engineering drawing the immensely imaginative but cleverly crafted shapes were a reminder of how in the past the cursive nature of Arabic script and the complex conventions of shape made its adaptation to printing difficult, delaying the introduction of the printing press. Today converting complex shapes for computer use has taxed the ability of contemporary calligraphers. (CNN -- World)
Oprah discovers school crisis Apr 13, 2006
I continue to teach because there are those students who love Engineering Drawing and Residential Design as much as I do. I m not here for the money which is actually pretty good in my own personal opinion. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
