On December 17, 1903, Orville Wright piloted the first powered aircraft six metres (20 feet) above Kitty Hawk, a wind-swept beach in North Carolina. The conditions were perfect for flight – high, consistent winds blowing from the north. At about 10:30am, Wright lay down on the plane’s wing surface and brought its engine to life. Five minutes later, he was airborne. The flight lasted 12 seconds and covered 120 feet. Three more flights were made that day with their plane: at 11 o’clock Will made the second trial at 1140am. The fourth and final flight…
My Musings (Sundays)
Category Archives for My Musings (Sundays).
Chinese Students bridge culture gap
We’re not this alien ‘other’ group Four Chinese students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have set up their own YouTube channel called Channel C, to explain to Americans the key issues where Chinese students struggle to integrate into US culture. This can lead to many Chinese students feeling isolated. ,” Cecilia Miao, one of the channel’s founders, told the Wisconsin State Journal. “We should try to celebrate differences, not ignore it.” The students have worked to produce a series of entertaining and thought provoking video clips including: Why Chinese students don’t speak English? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgN7TsL8DtY Why…
Remembrance Day 2013
Lest we forget In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not…
Thoughts with the Philippines
My thoughst to the people of the Philippines impacted by Super Typhoon Haiyan which slammed into the country on Friday with a sustained windspeed of 278km/h (170mph). The death toll sits at 1200 plus with some saying it may be 10, 000. The typhoon is now heading toward Northern Vietnam. The Red Cross/Red Crescent movement world wide is supporting the relief work. Donations can be made by Paypal, Credit Card or Bank Transfer. Related Posts: Japan- One Year On
A Mind Blowing Look at our Universe
This is indeed mindblowing
World Car Free Day
It is World Car Free Day today. Every year on 22 September, people are encouraged to think how our cities might look like, feel like, and sound like without cars…365 days a year.
Lest we forget
On this day, we remember the crews and passengers of the airliners, those killed in the buildings, the volunteers and first responders who lost lives and health, the children who lost parents, the victims of terrorism and war since, and all those touched by the destruction of September 11, 2001.
The Best Taxis in the World
In a poll compiled by Hotels.com, London taxis were considered the best (and most expensive) in the world- for the fifth year running. New York and Parisian taxi drivers were considered the rudest (surprise) The survey was conducted with 1600 travellers from 28 countries. The best taxis I have encountered are in Singapore. Sparkling clean and staffed by friendly drivers, I have never ever had a hassle with them. When you ring for a taxi, they give you the taxi registration number so you know immediately that you have the right cab. They also have…
Going Metric – A Startling View
This is a startling map of the reality of metric system. This system originated in France in 1799 after the French Revolution and now rules the world…except for the USA, Liberia and Burma.
Syria
I love the Middle East and have enjoyed amazing hospitality from very generous and kind people Today, I join many others in my sadness over today’s events in Syria. How can we stop such cruelty in our world. Can we stop fighting and killing each other?
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