Tom Frew
I enjoy history, science, and the research that goes along with trying to learn how things came to be. As a Baby Boomer in the turbulent 60s, my hope was to become a photojournalist. That led me as a young man to join the US Marines in search of a good story. There is usually a camera hanging around my neck whenever I go backpacking in the Sierra Mountains, or traveling to a new place.
I'm an amateur genealogist who wants to know where the bodies are buried. I can't resist poking around a cemetery, or trying to solve the mystery of an unknown photo. Recently, I published a genealogy book on my family's ancestry with maps and many older pictures that were turned up.
As a professional industrial engineer with an M.B.A., a Six Sigma Black Belt, and wide experience in manufacturing, my day job has taken me around to many factories in the USA and Europe. I plan to write more about my generation, technology, and genealogy.
Latest Articles
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Nuclear Reactors Under Construction Around the World
Nuclear power plants are big business. Thousands of units are being planned by nations wanting to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
May 15, 2011
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Hiking Baxter Pass, Eastern Sierra Nevada
Remote and rugged, the Baxter Pass trail rises steeply over rocky terrain, crossing cascading streams, alpine meadows, and encountering some ancient trees.
May 7, 2011
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Gas Prices versus the Price of Imported Oil
Gas prices follow oil prices very closely. A retrospect of oil behavior in the past half century, and why gas prices are rising now. A chart is included.
Apr 26, 2011
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Nuclear Reactors Worldwide
Nuclear reactors are spread around the world. Where will the next accident occur? A discussion of the circumstances with charts ranking the 30 countries.
Apr 13, 2011
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Authentic Dutch Meatballs
Much larger than an ordinary meatball, this recipe for gehaktballen (Dutch meatballs) makes a delicious entree served in the true fashion of the old world.
Apr 5, 2011
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Visiting Historic Victoria on Vancouver Island
Surprising discoveries in the provincial capital of British Columbia, off the west coast of Canada.
Mar 30, 2011
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Nuclear Power Plants in the USA
A brief summary of the American commercial nuclear reactors and how they compare to Japan. Includes a map of their locations.
Mar 19, 2011
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Industrial Engineering 501 - Running the Business from Within
Industrial Engineering increases productivity while reducing costs through Root Cause Analysis, and implementing Lean.
Mar 13, 2011
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The Best Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
An efficient method for preparing a simple and delicious recipe of home cooked spaghetti with meat sauce.
Mar 4, 2011
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Crew Cycle Analysis in Operations Research for Manufacturers
An explanation of how to model a manufacturing operation with a crew cycle chart.
Mar 1, 2011
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