Most Links Point to Somewhere
I'm beginning to think principally in terms of links, both in the online-world, and in an obscure way, outside of it. Links make everything happen--they keep things moving from page to page, and if I get in a certain mood and start clicking a whole lot, I'll very likely end up in some strange corner of the web that I never would have expected to. Not that I'm such a big "surfer." In fact, if anything, I'd rather be spending less time online looking at random web pages. But it's fun to see what you might find. Much in the way that in previous eras one might have gone on an exploratory stroll through the woods. Yes, you've heard right, nowadays we have no need of such inconvenient and tiring activities! I can sit in a chair and move about the world! It's incredible that the world even functioned before there were links....billions of links, each one leading to another thing, likely also filled with links....just think about it.
Above random links are from marriedtothesea.com and toothpastefordinner.com, two highly addictive websites.
So, as random and disparate links continue to pervade this blog, one might ask: do you actually have any focus in your blog? Why can't you have a blog just about ice cream flavors or button collections, so that it can become an internet cult-hit, and then you could put Google Adwords on it and start raking in the cash? And one would be making a fine point. But maybe my blog can become a cult-hit through having no actual subject, with sharp wit and the promise of cultural enrichment in its place. Spread the word, readers! I want this blog to be read by people in Mauritius! I'll stop short of hoping for it to reach the Maldives. For now, that is.
The double-decker A380 super-jumbo aircraft from Airbus is due to operate its first commercial flight at the end of this year, although many presume it'll end up being more like early 2007 when it actually does make it out. It's a pretty impressive project- they had to invest billions into it and design it all from scratch, and then, while it was still nothing more than a model on a computer, sell it to airlines with definitive delivery dates. Now those delivery dates have slipped and those engineers must be holding their collective breath hoping that they don't slip further. For those of you that don't know, aircraft manufacturers have to test the wings on an aircraft by bending them upwards with a big machine until they snap. Quite incredibly, they're able to, in theory, predict exactly at what amount of force the wing will actually cease to remain in one piece. The wing is supposed to stay together up to 150% of the anticipated highest load it would ever encounter while in flight. Recently, during this test, the A380's wing snapped at 146%. This is not a good thing. Details are sketchy at this point about what it might mean. It could be that this wing was faulty and a subsequent test will prove that all is well with the design or it could be that they have to actually make modifications to the wing. While we all wait to see the outcome of this drama, here's a pretty cool video showing the A380 being put together.
And if that doesn't kill enough time for you, go to the LAPD's crime map where you can see what kind of crimes have been committed where over a given period of time in my city. For some high crime incidences, check out the downtown area. Fun!
Want to stay up to date on building projects in Bangkok? Did you know that there's a forum for that?
And last but not least, Indian Airlines has a new color scheme. Pretty!
This morning it was grey and drizzly here, and really rather cold. But the clouds here make up for that kind of weather generally, taking on some pretty impressive blue-grey and silver tones, the likes of which I haven't seen in many places. So you see, California isn't all about sun and fun after all. Well, maybe the fun part is true.
Above random links are from marriedtothesea.com and toothpastefordinner.com, two highly addictive websites.
So, as random and disparate links continue to pervade this blog, one might ask: do you actually have any focus in your blog? Why can't you have a blog just about ice cream flavors or button collections, so that it can become an internet cult-hit, and then you could put Google Adwords on it and start raking in the cash? And one would be making a fine point. But maybe my blog can become a cult-hit through having no actual subject, with sharp wit and the promise of cultural enrichment in its place. Spread the word, readers! I want this blog to be read by people in Mauritius! I'll stop short of hoping for it to reach the Maldives. For now, that is.
The double-decker A380 super-jumbo aircraft from Airbus is due to operate its first commercial flight at the end of this year, although many presume it'll end up being more like early 2007 when it actually does make it out. It's a pretty impressive project- they had to invest billions into it and design it all from scratch, and then, while it was still nothing more than a model on a computer, sell it to airlines with definitive delivery dates. Now those delivery dates have slipped and those engineers must be holding their collective breath hoping that they don't slip further. For those of you that don't know, aircraft manufacturers have to test the wings on an aircraft by bending them upwards with a big machine until they snap. Quite incredibly, they're able to, in theory, predict exactly at what amount of force the wing will actually cease to remain in one piece. The wing is supposed to stay together up to 150% of the anticipated highest load it would ever encounter while in flight. Recently, during this test, the A380's wing snapped at 146%. This is not a good thing. Details are sketchy at this point about what it might mean. It could be that this wing was faulty and a subsequent test will prove that all is well with the design or it could be that they have to actually make modifications to the wing. While we all wait to see the outcome of this drama, here's a pretty cool video showing the A380 being put together.
And if that doesn't kill enough time for you, go to the LAPD's crime map where you can see what kind of crimes have been committed where over a given period of time in my city. For some high crime incidences, check out the downtown area. Fun!
Want to stay up to date on building projects in Bangkok? Did you know that there's a forum for that?
And last but not least, Indian Airlines has a new color scheme. Pretty!
This morning it was grey and drizzly here, and really rather cold. But the clouds here make up for that kind of weather generally, taking on some pretty impressive blue-grey and silver tones, the likes of which I haven't seen in many places. So you see, California isn't all about sun and fun after all. Well, maybe the fun part is true.
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