Category: General

Mine Rescue

This illustration from Le Figaro explains in detail how the trapped men are to be rescued, if all goes to plan. The first phase has begun, drilling a guide hole 38cm across, to be widened to 66cm. The drilling progresses at between 8 and 15 metres a day, and the depth is 700 metres. The trapped men will work to clear the debris as it falls, moving it into the tunnels. When the shaft is complete, phase 2 begins. A small container capable of holding one man at a time will be lowered. The journey to the surface for each man will take 3 hours, so the rescue of all the men will take 3 to 5 days.

An amusing read

Comedian Greg Gutfled had the following commentary on his show “Red Eye” recently.

So, the Muslim investors championing the construction of the new mosque near Ground Zero claim it’s all about strengthening the relationship between the Muslim and non-Muslim world.

As an American, I believe they have every right to build the mosque – after all, if they buy the land and they follow the law – who can stop them?

Which is, why, in the spirit of outreach, I’ve decided to do the same thing.

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Possum (with thanks to Val for the inspiration)

Jen drove carefully along the dirt drive and stopped beside the front veranda steps.  She peeled her clammy thighs off the hot seat and went to check on her passenger in the back of the ute.  “You OK, Possum?” No voice, no movement.  Possum was living up to his name. Continue reading “Possum (with thanks to Val for the inspiration)”