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A construction work in New York has gained much attention. It is very typical to have construction going on around us; however this New Yorkers video is that of the worker singing. It is not just a hum or a whistle but an actual full song.

Gary Russo typically is working with iron, however when he is on a mic during his lunch break he set up for a show. Using a karaoke machine he sings tunes and amazes the passer by. Gary understands that there is lots of noise pollution that could upset all the locales during the construction; however he has been able to bring a smile to the locals.

The music he sings is not bad, nor annoying but classic, especially for New York. Working construction is hard enough as it is, however this man is able to find time for fun and entertainment for the neighborhood and himself.

Date: 8/1/2011
Topic: How It’s Made Creates a Greater Appreciation for the importance of safety footwear

Recently I have become a huge fan of How its Made. You get to see how the items that we use on a day to day basis are made in factories and all the skilled workers to make it happen. The continual energy that is required to keep going is amazing. I did notice that in the beginning you see employees all wearing boots. I didn’t put much though into it, but then I noticed even the executives of the company were wearing boots!

As the show progressed I quickly realized why they all have on safety boots. These machines are intense! Not only can the machines easily harm someone, but the product from all the cutting, shavings, and materials could easily take your feet out. I watched people from caring molten glass to cooling tables, to caring buckets of shavings from steel. The whole time I kept thinking what skill these people have to move so quickly and efficiently and not get hurt.

The great thing about the show is not only do you learn about how stuff was made, but gain an appreciation for how it is done. Prior to the show, like many I thought it was all robots, however it all still requires that special human touch to get the job done right!

If you wish watch the show you can find it from Discovery Science. Some of my favorites are how fire proof and steel toe boots are made, how Opalescent Glass is made, and baseballs.