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remember how it felt to be 16. If you’re anything like me in my mid-teens, you spent hours searching car lots and craigslist for anything that had a motor. You slaved for hours in a driver’s ed class, your head in the clouds at the thought of cruising solo — and then, of course, you got yanked back into reality by the old driving instructor lady’s screeching because you almost ran her Sebring’s tire over a double white line. You drove half an hour to look at vehicles that your parents would never let you buy for ridiculous reasons — they were too old, they had too many miles, they didn’t have seats (“But Mom,” you pleaded, “I can just put a few pillows on the ground and I’ll be fine”). Of course, like good parents, they didn’t let you make that mistake; but you didn’t know it then. You felt betrayed and heartbroken. Of course, the next day, you were over it. You went to Spanish class. You ate the squishy chicken nuggets that tasted like raw cardboard. You bought a cookie for 50 cents and

enjoyed the few simple pleasures that high school offered. Then you went home and, presumably, straight to the computer to find a car. As you typed, Google suggested searches for you based on your most recent history: Kia Sorento, Rebecca Black, Toyota Corolla, Taylor Swift (Now, you’re reading this and getting embarrassed because these are the searches Google still suggests based on your recent history). But one fateful day, something changed. You got off the bus — because, of course, you had to ride the bus — and sitting in your driveway was a sparkling blue, 10-year-old Hyundai Elantra. She wasn’t brandnew and she didn’t have power locking, but she was something. At that moment, you felt the freedom. Not just to make a trip to the grocery store or take your sister to soccer practice. Nay, it was the urge to really move. That urge carried you for miles across freeways and cities, states and borders. Eventually, you thought, it might even carry you to

the University of Houston — who knows? There were no more training wheels. We only get our first car once, but that freedom never goes away. You’re older — maybe 20, 30, 40 or even 50 — but as long as you’ve got a few gallons of gas and some wheels that can roll around, you’re out and about. In a city like Houston, that liberation can sometimes feel drowned while you sit in traffic for hours on I-45, but it’s always there. And on a centrally located campus in the state’s largest city, there are plenty of roads to take you wherever you need to go. So buckle up and don’t forget that freedom — on the road, about to drive off into the real world, you need all that zeal of your 16-year-old self. There are no more training wheels now.

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Living in Houston is fun and driving around can be even better. Of course, with a city as complex as our beloved, you might need to carry a few special items in your trunk as you go. Don’t worry, these are everyday items in a metropolis like ours — you just might not think of them as travel-size. And, as always, don’t forget to wear your seatbelt!

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Houston streets are just as unpredictable as Houston weather, so it’s possible you could get lost, detoured and turned around when attempting to navigate. Should you end up in another city or out of gas, it’s helpful to have a travel kit packed with the essentials: an extra toothbrush, so you can find your way home with minty clean breath; a fresh change of clothes, so it doesn’t look like you spent the night in your car; a spare tire, because you never know when you might hit on of Houston’s notorious potholes. Even a razor, so when you make it back to civilization you aren’t mistaken for a sasquatch. Don’t forget: when you’re in a pinch you can remove the blade to fend off attackers and rabid animals. Beware the squirrels, man.

Being thirsty sucks. First, your tongue gets all scratchy against the top of your mouth. Then, your throat convulses weirdly as you try to swallow. Next, that bitter cotton-inyour-mouth taste makes you avoid speaking for fear of wretched, dry breath. Doctors recommend 64 oz. (or 8 cups) of water a day, and considering how much time we spend in our cars, it’s only natural to have a few bottles of water handy. But why stop there? At any moment disaster can strike and you definitely don’t want to be caught up in the rush of the over-preparing elderly buying the entire liquids section at Wal-Mart. Plan ahead. Store at least seven cases of water under your seats and in your trunk. You should probably include a bucket for a bathroom alternative. You know, just in case.

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Remember that dreadful weather we mentioned? In no time at all, Houston can go from a dry oasis to Waterworld, and Kevin Costner won’t be there to rescue you. If you find yourself unexpectedly doggy-paddling through a watery wasteland, don’t forget that handy inflatable life raft you packed just for this occasion. We recommend the Revere 45-OC4C Liferaft 4 Offshore Commander Container with water-resistant ice chests in case you need a cool beverage while escaping the pirates that, inevitably, will take over the stormy and dangerous waters that Houston has become.

DOCUMENTATION If a cop pulls you over, it’s always safe to have at least two forms of identification. We recommend three, just in case you lose the first two. And this is not a drill — in the wake of Jade Helm 15, we’ve taken to carrying

copies of our social security cards, too. Repeat: This is not a drill. If the martial law takes effect in these Houston streets, you might as well have your birth certificate on hand to prevent trouble with the military, lest they throw you to the mercy of Maximum Leader Barack Obama. Include pictures of your family and friends among your documents in fear of never laying eyes on them ever again. You know what they say, our loved ones live on in our hearts as long as we remember them.

sticking with southern tradition and acquiring a shotgun from your local Wal-Mart, which guarantees instant decimation of anything you’re aiming at, or your money back (they also price match). This means you can safely blow a hole through anything attacking you: muggers, murderers, home-sick gorillas from the Houston Zoo, Donald Trump, zombies or minions.

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That’s right, a daycation — a day spent all to yourself, you hardworking college student, you. Take a break. You deserve it.

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We’ve got all the love for Galveston, but sometimes you just need to get a little farther from home. So grab your board shorts and head south to Matagorda Bay. North of the crowd-filled Corpus Christi and Port Aransas, Matagorda Bay touts serene beaches and marshy wetlands for fishing and exploring. Go boating on the bay, or kayak in the Gulf of Mexico — the island separates the mouths of rivers like the Colorado and the Lavaca from the deep ocean waters. Quiet, but not far off-the-grid, Matagorda’s scenery feels a lot like the aquatic areas of Houston you already love — but

When you first step into the caves you feel as though you never left Houston – the humidity in those things is unreal. It’s sticky and wet and muggy and dirty – every germafobe’s biggest nightmare. But once you see the first chandelier or stalagmite formation, you’ll forget it all and you’ll be immersed into the beauty that nature created. The Natural Bridge Caverns were formed over centuries and continue to form. Touching the formations is not allowed because it stunts their growth, and will cost the curious a third-degree felony charge. The tour guides let you touch a portable

nub-like formation so as to contain the need to touch – but it just makes you want to the touch even more. But tie up your hands if you have to, because the trip down further into the caves and the view from the top is astounding. What you get to see depends on what you pay for and how much it rains. There are eight attractions, though only four that involve the caves. The most basic tour, the Discovery Tour, is $20.99 and the most expensive and interactive one, the Adventure Tour will put you out about $140. It doesn’t matter what tour, or tours, you do though – the price and drive is worth it. —MR

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for a day pass. And if museums don’t give your old soul a thrill, then pull on hiking boots and wander through one of Fredericksburg’s many surrounding parks or trails. The natural beauty of the hill country gets splatter-painted with bluebonnets and purple sage in the summer, making Fredericksburg pop with color.

army knife and, of course, plenty of flannel plaid. Arrive early — the Sam Houston National Forest hosts three campgrounds on a first-come, first-served basis. At the recreation

areas, you can rent paddle boats and canoes. Surrounding the forest, Lakes Conroe and Livingston hold schools of black bass ready to get reeled in. —TS

So watch the world go by in a rocking chair on the porch of the Peach Tree Inn, or grab a walking stick and take a stroll through the fields. Like a slowly-sipped fine wine, Fredericksburg is steeped in the flavor and charm of its past — making this daycation even sweeter for the old soul. —KJ

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LITTLE GIRL, BIG HOUSTON Learning to navigate Houston is hard. We made it easy.

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4. FAVOR STREETS OVER FREEWAYS As explained before some

As someone who moved here three years ago — knowing nothing about Houston or city-driving in general — I’ve learned that nothing will test your patience more than other drivers in Houston. But here’s an important piece of advice: getting angry won’t carry you to your destination any faster. Just relax and don’t let the jerk who honked at you, or cut you off, ruin your morning. Whether you’ve been driving since you could get your hands on a learner’s permit or recently got behind the wheel, it takes time to get a feel for the Houston streets. There should be a handbook given to every new Houstonian with a chapter on getting around the city: which freeways to avoid, what to do when someone cuts you off and how to quickly cut across four lanes. Unfortunately, no one’s made such a handbook yet. Until now.

freeways are usually less congested than others, but if it’s rush hour — in Houston, that’s between 7 and 9 a.m. and again from 4 to 8 p.m. — then none of the freeways are your friend. The best way to get around Houston is to learn the streets and the neighborhoods. En route to your destination, you’ll pass by stores and restaurants that you never knew existed, and you’ll slowly get a feel for everything Houston has to offer. For instance, the best way to reach Montrose, a great area to shop and hang out, is to take Elgin Street. Elgin turns into Westheimer Road, which winds through the heart of Montrose. I’ve taken Elgin to Montrose hundreds of times now, but I still notice new places to visit along the route. That doesn’t happen by taking the freeways.

5. I-45 IS PROBABLY NOT YOUR BEST ROUTE The straightest way through down-

town is I-45, and that’s what your GPS will likely tell you to use. But unless it’s after 9 p.m. or early Sunday morning, I-45 is probably not the fastest way to reach your destination. For example, if you want to gorge yourself on pancakes at House of Pies, the easiest way is to take Cullen Boulevard down to MacGregor Way and follow that to Hwy. 288. Take 288 to Hwy. 59 South, and you’ll reach the glorious diner in a matter of minutes. That sounds more complicated than taking I-45 straight to Hwy. 59, but that stretch of I-45 just outside UH is a breeding ground for accidents and traffic congestion.

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3. THE SPEED LIMIT DOES NOT EXIST

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The biggest joke about the Houston freeways is the speed limit, which is 65 mph for most freeways inside the loop. If you haven’t noticed already, no one goes 65 in Houston. When it’s not rush hour, most Houstonians are speeding along between 75 and 80 mph. And I’m not here to chastise them; I’m here to tell you to speed up. Match the speed everyone else is going. Please don’t get run over. But once you leave the Houston area, don’t forget to slow back down, because Texas cops mean business when it comes to speeding.

2. THE GALLERIA IS NEVER A QUICK TRIP 1. BEWARE THE YIELD SIGN For shopaholics like me, you’ll be pumped to know the largest mall in Texas If there’s one thing Houstonians can’t seem to get right, it’s the laws of yieldis right here in H-Town. With more than 365 stores, you can easily spend an entire afternoon wandering the Galleria, but know this: there’s no such thing as just “popping over to the Galleria” to pick up something. The exits leading to the mega-mall usually back up with traffic at a standstill, and parking alone will take you up to 20 minutes on some days. I’m not discouraging you from visiting the shopping mecca of Houston, but know that it’s a commitment, so you might as well make a list to get all shopping for the foreseeable future done in one go.

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Playlist for your day trips BRYCE DODDS

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Little Secrets Passion Pit Reach back to Manners, the 2009 release from Passion Pit to find this classic. In an album that hits hard with the synth, this is the perfect song for cruising down 45 for a day down at Galveston Beach.

He Can Only Hold Her Amy Winehouse Sorta jazzy, sorta poppy, completely awesome. This instant classic has just the right amount of bounce for your day trip.

It’s Real Real Estate Nothing makes me think ‘road trip’ more than some SoCal Rock. Put your shades on, roll the windows down and just cruise with this tune.

The John Wayne Little Green Cars Every good road trip playlists needs a great build song. This is that song.

The Wolf Mumford and Sons One of the better tracks to come out of a genre-switch for the former-folk rockers, this song features some rip-roaring electric guitar and thumping bass drum to power you through long days on the road.

Heaven The Walkmen The Walkmen might have saved the best for last with this title-track from their 2013 release, before announcing an “extreme hiatus”. Gone too soon, but never forgotten thanks to this gem.

1901 Phoenix One of the leads from their 2009 release, this track is lightning in a bottle. As usual, Phoenix will have you blowing out your speakers and singing your heart out.

The Horse Beach Fossils The coupled vocals of Beach Fossils provide a nice backdrop for your trip, and just the name alone conjures up images of places far away from your studies.

All I Know Washed Out Washed Out provides a nice dip in pace while maintaining the perfect summery feel to fuel any road trip—which will be nice because, as Game of Thrones warns us, winter is coming.

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Research fuels the powerhouse will do all of the stuff at 150 degrees C. Right now, catalysts can do that at 400. It’s a huge challenge,” says Epling.

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Everyone knows that Houston is an energy city — chemical plants and refineries pepper the Bay Area and Hwy. 225, Downtown holds corporate oil and gas offices and the Gulf has its rigs. After all, they don’t call us the “Energy Capital of the World” for nothing.

Epling works with computational analysts to predict, model, and optimize the element ratio for the best catalytic reactivity. “In the past I’d have to predict by trial-and-error, but now I can measure reactions inside the catalytic converter,” Epling said. “It helps with better modeling: less pressure drop on engine so it works better, less precious metals in the converter so it’s cheaper.”

But the secluded happenings at the Energy Research Park, and the role that UH plays in this giant industry, shows that we’ve earned our bragging rights. Our beloved ERP houses the Texas Center for Clean Engines, Emissions and Fuels, which is tucked away behind the extra student parking. There, engineers test diesel vehicles and engines, and test fuel additives for the City of Houston and private entities to make sure they are up to Environmental Protection Agency standards. When fuel burns in a vehicle, most of the energy is used to drive the car, but some of the by-products can be harmful. These need to go through reactions in the vehicle’s catalytic converter to become a less volatile exhaust and better for the environment, reducing toxic greenhouse gases like NOx or CO2. To combat this, most of the research works toward lowering emissions, developing more efficient catalytic converters and synthesizing alternative fuels. At TxCEF, engineers primarily test pre-existing products, but also can help third parties develop effective and environmentally conscious products. Research includes diesel catalytic emission-control technology, synthetic fuels and additives, alternative fuels, increased diesel fuel economy and sustainability of diesel vehicles. The labs of TxCEF include an engine testing cell, a vehicle testing cell, chemical laboratory and portable

equipment to test vehicles on — or off — the road. “We can test an engine by itself, change the timing, type of fuel, any kind of after treatment like a catalyst — we test the efficiencies,” said Eddie Allison, the lab manager and engineer at TxCEF. “If someone has a new control system and wants to put natural gas in.”

In recent years, most of his research has pushed to lower temperatures on the catalytic converter, with Low Temperature Combustion engines (LTC) “they want a catalyst that

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Developing catalysts that work for natural gas is the job of professor William Epling, a chemical and bio-molecular engineering professor. His lab designs efficient catalysts for both low temperature emissions and natural gas. “If your engine is more fuel efficient, then the heat in your exhaust gas is less because you’re using all of the energy to drive your car, which means your exhaust temperature is lower than it normally would be,” Epling said. “The lower that temperature, the harder it is for the catalytic converter to do its work.” Epling explains, “CO2 is directly tied to fuel economy: The more fuel you burn, the more CO2 you make. They’re perfectly correlated. So whether people (are concerned with) CO2 emissions or start thinking about their pocketbooks … engines are going to start becoming more and more efficient.”

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