https://www.ign.com/videos/is-indiana-jones-a-better-hero-than-han-solo-super-debatable
Friday, June 30, 2023
Friday, June 23, 2023
What Really Happens When A Sub Catastrophically Implodes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NX24QMTyOls
These Titanic submarine 'flaws' may be behind disaster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-u0UeY4epuQ
James Cameron on 'fundamental flaw' in design of Titan submersible https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XIyin68vEE
'There is no excuse for what happened here': Director James Cameron on Titanic sub tragedy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9YB31ElEFQ
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Titan submersible's batteries suddenly drained during 2022 trip to Titanic, forcing tour to end early - with communications also blacking out for two hours
Its usually a good idea to thoroughly test such a deep underwater vehicle. Plus, having an emergency rescue sub stationed on the surface. That way, it could have started to rescue the sub shortly after communications were lost.
Missing OceanGate CEO was sued for FRAUD by Florida couple who accused him of taking $210,000 to see Titanic wreck when he knew the vessel was not ready https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12216669/Missing-OceanGate-CEO-Stockton-Rush-sued-FRAUD-Florida-couple-paid-Titanic.html
As long as the Titan sub wasn't crushed, a tow truck like sub could have pulled it up. Unfortunately, they didn't see any reason to have a support sub ready, just incase anything went wrong.
https://nypost.com/2023/06/21/james-cameron-was-on-a-titanic-submersible-dive-during-9-11
Searchers detect ‘banging’ every 30 minutes near area where Titanic submarine vanished
Even having a ship stationed on the surface could have gotten things moving much faster once communications were lost.
However, having a rescue sub follow or at least stationed above the dive area could have really got the search & rescue process started much sooner.
https://nypost.com/2023/06/20/titanic-sub-best-and-worse-case-scenarios-for-the-missing-vessel/
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
I-95 temporary lanes at collapse site will open to traffic this weekend, Gov. Shapiro says
The collapsed section of I-95 is another example of why it's essential to have reliable, alternate transportation options.
https://abc7ny.com/i-95-collapse-philadelphia-i95-interstate-highway-road/13386149/
https://abc7ny.com/i-95-repairs-construction-collapse-rebuild/13406575/
https://www.penndot.pa.gov/RegionalOffices/district-6/Pages/AlertDetails.aspx
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interstate_95#Pennsylvania
https://therabbitportal.blogspot.com/search?q=I-95
https://therabbitportal.blogspot.com/search?q=highways
https://therabbitportal.blogspot.com/search?q=The+Roosevelt+Boulevard+Subway
Half of homeless Californians are over 50, didn’t earn enough to pay bills
https://nypost.com/2023/06/20/half-of-homeless-californians-are-over-50-report/
California has more people than all of Canada.
Texas has more people than Australia.
Whatever the state or country, if more & more people can't afford the cost of living, more people will be homeless.
Unless there is more social or affordable housing, the situation will only get worse.
https://therabbitportal.blogspot.com/search?q=affordable+housing
Chilling last text of British billionaire stuck in missing Titanic sub revealed
https://nypost.com/2023/06/20/last-text-of-british-billionaire-in-missing-titanic-sub-revealed/
This is always such a potentially dangerous situation.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/missing-titanic-submarine-sent-distress-30277280
https://apnews.com/article/titanic-wreckage-missing-submersible-9f0e66fc1df5d9f1e8d262dc7ce0135e
A Remotely_operated_underwater_vehicle is so much safer.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remotely_operated_underwater_vehicle#Military_use
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remotely_operated_underwater_vehicle#List_of_scientific_ROVs
Monday, June 19, 2023
Multimodal Bridges and Tunnels
There used to be a time, especially in the mid 20th century, when several bridges were built with narrow sidewalks, or none at all. Forget about emergency lanes & especially not allowing for bus & bike lanes. Just have the crossing get all plugged up, so you are still punished, even if you use public transit.
http://waterlooarchitecture.com/bridge/blog/2018/09/14/multimodal-manila
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2014-08-19/why-portland-is-building-a-multi-modal-bridge-that-bans-cars This is one of the best bridges of its type in the world. The Interstate bridges in downtown Portland,_Oregon have no bike and pedestrian access. However, the Tilikum_Crossing was intended to be a nice counterbalance. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tilikum_Crossing#Design
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Providence_Bridge_Pedal
Vancouver, BC could have really benefited from something like the Tilikum_Crossing_in_Portland. However, no such streetcar or tram-train bridge exists in Vancouver, BC. Fortunately, Portland & Seattle were able to revive some of their old streetcar lines. Cities like New Orleans, Philadelphia, Boston, Toronto, SF & Melbourne retained some of their streetcar or tramlines, unlike Vancouver.
https://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2012/tc/T41-1-50-eng.pdf
The George_Massey_Tunnel in BC, Canada is a sad joke. It wasn't designed to accommodate 2 bus & bike lanes. No footpaths & no emergency lanes. It is a fine example of BC bottleneck planning. The Louis-Hippolyte_Lafontaine_Bridge-Tunnel in Montreal, is slightly a little better.
https://www.highway99tunnel.ca While this new tunnel will have 2 bus - HOV lanes & a bike path, there is no provision for a train connecting the airport to the ferry terminal. https://www.delta-optimist.com/local-news/interurban-rail-not-on-the-horizon-for-delta-6448841 This means that eventually some day, a new train tunnel or bridge will have to be built to provide a rail link between the Tsawwassen_ferry_terminal and the Vancouver_International_Airport.
Some day, when enough sensible people can implement proper big city regional planning, a train could run from Waterfront_station_(Vancouver) to the Park_Royal_Shopping_Centre and onto the Horseshoe_Bay_ferry_terminal. Unfortunately, backward & slow-moving Vancouver is only just starting to think about having its own version of a North_Shore_railway_line.
https://www.websiteplanet.com/blog/best-green-web-hosting-services
Whether its for environmental reasons or just for overall efficiency, transportation corridors that are designed for various modes of of transit, can effectively move more people.
https://therabbitportal.blogspot.com/search?q=BC
Friday, June 16, 2023
The Öresund Bridge
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oresund_Bridge
The bridge and tunnel should have had a 3rd lane each way for busses. That way when the_train section is under maintenance, an express busway would already be in place. Plus, there should have been an emergency lane on each side of the tunnel. It's still far beyond what the BC part of Canada would do.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oresund_Bridge#Drogden_Tunnel
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oresund_Bridge#Costs_and_benefits
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Bus and HOV Lanes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-occupancy_vehicle_lane
HOV lanes can immensely add more capacity and efficiency to highways. Sometimes a separate bus lane, along with HOV lanes, can really get things moving.
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
The I-95 Highway Collapse Highlights a Need for the Roosevelt Boulevard Subway
Good roads and highways aren't enough, an extensive urban rail network is just as important.
https://therabbitportal.blogspot.com/search?q=I-95
https://therabbitportal.blogspot.com/search?q=The+Roosevelt+Boulevard+Subway
Sunday, June 11, 2023
Interstate 95 highway collapse
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interstate_95_in_Pennsylvania#2023_highway_collapse
Whatever the cause, whenever a section of a major highway is damaged, there is an immediate strain on the surrounding infrastructure.
https://therabbitportal.blogspot.com/search?q=I-95
https://therabbitportal.blogspot.com/search?q=The+Roosevelt+Boulevard+Subway
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