Finding Humor in Asphalt
30 January 2010
Certain things are naturally associated with government work. Conferences are, for sure, included in that generalization. While they’re sometimes perceived as fluff, they can actually be rather educational, particularly when they relate to one of the technical aspects of our work. Even still, I giggle at some of the session names. Here are a couple of names of sessions to be conducted at an upcoming conference about asphalt.
- “Asphalt: The Quiet Pavement”
- “Black and Green: Sustainable Asphalt, Now and Tomorrow”
I’m not sure which one of those intrigues me more. I’m leaning toward the former. “Asphalt: The Quiet Pavement” deals with how asphalt manufacturers are responding to growing noise levels by developing better asphalt mixes. “Black and Green” addresses sustainability; did you know that asphalt is the most recycled material in America? So, the conference will cover some interesting, useful topics that will help attendees comply with regulations and be more efficient with the use of resources, but the session names are still a hoot.
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