How the Wrestling Ring Collapsed

Well, some of you may have watched WWE Vengeance and I was shocked to see the ring imploded. Yeah, I actually see stuff like that cause I monitor the media and study about their designs, story lines, plots etc.

Here's an interesting article from the WWE.Com Exclusive which explains the impact of that match.

A phenomenal lesson in ring physics

By: Joey Styles October 27, 2011

Tags: Vengeance 2011, Mark Henry, Big Show

At Vengeance, the gargantuan WorldHeavyweight Championship Match between The World’s Strongest Man, Mark Henry and The World’s Largest Athlete, Big Show ended in a shocking no contest when the ring collapsed as the result of the 412-pound champion superplexing the 485-pound challenger. (PHOTOS)

Exactly how much force does it take to collapse a WWE ring that has contained some of the most colossal collisions in the history of hand-to-hand combat? We don’t have a physics department here at WWE.com so we were forced to seek elsewhere for answers. Luckily, members of the WWE Universe come from all walks of life and we found a physics professor who is also a proud WWE fan.

Dr. Matthew Cathey of Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C. was kind enough to take time from grading exams to provide WWE.com with these calculations:

Mark Henry and Big Show weigh a combined 897 pounds. Assuming their combined center of gravity fell six feet, their combined mass hit the mat at about 20 feet per second, or a bit over 13 miles per hour. That impact created a release of kinetic energy of 7253 Joules, which is equivalent to:

• Rey Mysterio (175 pounds) leaping onto his opponent from the top of steel cage hitting 30 feet, seven inches high, approximately twice as high as his SmackDown debut

• The detonation of approx. two grams of the explosive, trinitrotoluene (TNT).

• The energy at the muzzle of four rounds fired from an M16 rifle (WWE.com double-checked this fact with our friends at NationalGuard.com).

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I think it took a little (bad) luck to break the ring. Different parts of the ring would handle that stress differently, as the shock waves created by the impact would be propagated differently. Notice how the opposite ring post is the first to collapse; that’s exactly the opposite of what you would expect.  It was also not instantaneous. It took a split second to collapse. That’s the really fascinating aspect thing about of this incident.  Again, this is speculation, but I think the energy imparted into the ring by the impact bounced around for a second, seeking a way to get dissipated (it usually does this mainly by oscillations in the ring surface doing work by lifting the Superstars and Divas an inch or two; you can see them bounce after a big impact), but the energy was too much for the corner that collapsed.

This was my first thought:Bad luck similar to this caused the collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge to collapse in 1940.  The wind that took it down was well within specifications that bridge was built to withstand but the angle and speed of the wind created a resonance that caused the energy which was trying to dissipate to actually reinforce itself and destroy the structure.
It’s the same phenomenon that causes a crystal glass to shatter when a soprano hits exactly the right note.

After entering Professor Cathey’s studious scientific explanation into my personal proprietary intellectual to extreme language translator, I offer this reaction to the structural subsidence: “OH MY GOD!”

The flooded Bangkok. The amazing facts about Bangkok, Thailand

The floods in Bangkok has become really serious and info from my counterparts there have alerted me that it's worse than we think. Even with the photos, I can tell it's like venice (more or less).


The better part about this is, Bangkok isn't exactly what it's name is. Or, I should say, some parts of Thailand never even heard of it.

Unless talking to foreigners who don't know any different, Thais will never call their capital city Bangkok - indeed, some Thais in the more remote provinces may never have even heard of it being called that. Instead in Thai it is known as Krung Thep (กรุงเทพ), which roughly translates to 'City of Angels'.

Bangkok (translating as 'village of wild plums') was the original site for the capital city and was located west of the Chao Phraya river (in modern day Thonburi). In 1782, King Rama I decided to move to a more defensible site and moved across the river to found his new capital, Krung Thep. For whatever reason, foreigners have never since caught up with the name change and the old name of Bangkok has stuck. In recent years, Krung Thep/Bangkok has expanded at such a fast rate that it now sprawls over a huge mass of land on both the sides of the Chao Phraya and has engulfed the once independent Thonburi.

Krung Thep is actually an abbreviated version of the ceremonial full name, which is shown below.

กรุงเทพมหานคร อมรรัตนโกสินทร์ มหินทรายุธยามหาดิลก ภพนพรัตน์ ราชธานีบุรีรมย์ อุดมราชนิเวศน์ มหาสถาน อมรพิมาน อวตารสถิต สักกะทัตติยะ วิษณุกรรมประสิทธิ์

In the official English romanisation, this is certified as the longest place name in the world in the Guinness book of records. It's pronounced something like:

Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Ayuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit

So given the length of it, it's not hard to see why it's shortened in every day use. The full name itself is never actually used, though it can be seen on a few signs around Bangkok as part of a tourist campaign. Another version, Krung Thep Mahanakhon, is quite common in official documents, car number plates and the like. Despite the length of it, an impressive number of Thai people are still able to recite the entire name off by heart. They wouldn't necessarily understand what it means though, as many of the words are archaic and no longer used in modern Thai. The full name actually translates to a string of superlatives, which give some idea of how fond King Rama I must have been of his new city:

The city of angels, the great city, the residence of the Emerald Buddha, the impregnable city (of Ayutthaya) of God Indra, the grand capital of the world endowed with nine precious gems, the happy city, abounding in an enormous Royal Palace that resembles the heavenly abode where reigns the reincarnated god, a city given by Indra and built by Vishnukarn.

Times have changed & so does our style of culture

Everyone has been busy lately, I guess. I've got all sorts of calls and people running around telling me "yeah, busy." or "Year end... busy, busy, busy". Ok, I'll just join into the trend and say, "don't know, I'm busy, I think?"

Most of the time, we get people telling us that they're on the way. It's a normal practice in Malaysia. Guess what's the best part of this culture?

Surprised? Guessed not. Some people will get pissed off from waiting for too long and they'd probably head to a different dimension and try something quirky.

This guy(s) went to the extend to inform the fast-food outlet:

So, the unthinkable happened.

Wonder if anyone would do such a thing here?

Then again, Malaysian fast food outlets make you pay before you even bite. So, die-die also need to wait till the cows come home.

Oh wait, just in case you need to go to the washroom, remember to bring some coins along. This toilet is unique. Here's why:

If you're pissed off by that, you can always try the Grand Slam of Thor.

And finally, if you can't sleep and try to be awake while reading this, maybe this will help:

Ritual held to enable Jobs to be reincarnated

I don't know if any of you read about this... it's just silly and funny. What's funny about it, you ask? Well, most of the people who attend the ritual has NO idea who the heck, Steve Jobs was. Would ya believe that? Hahahaha...

The Star Online > Nation

Tuesday October 18, 2011

Ritual held to enable Jobs to be reincarnated

OTHER NEWS & VIEWS
Compiled by NG SI HOOI, KAUCELIYA CHANDRASEKAR and A. RAMAN

ABOUT 40 people took part in a ritual in Pulau Jerejak, Penang, so that Apple founder Steve Jobs could be reincarnated.

Sin Chew Daily reported that Sunday's ceremony, which was organised by a medium from Rawang, Selangor, was criticised by the Federation of Taoist Associations Malaysia and several Buddhist associations, calling it “ridiculous and superstitious”.

The daily reported that most of the medium's followers did not know who Jobs was and many took part in the ceremony to enjoy a day trip to Penang and to pray for good fortune.

Iconic figure: Jobs may have died but his memory lives on for many people around the world. — EPA

Followers were asked to take a bite from an apple and observe three minutes of silence before throwing the fruit into the sea but some had finished half of the fruit before doing so as it was very sweet.

According to an earlier report, followers had to pay between RM50 and RM75 to take part in the ceremony.

The Weird World Around Us

Things have been happening lately like one of those phenomena you'd see on science fiction movies. This is rather true at a very strange period where such occurrence tend to make us think if God is messing around with us.

Here's a starter, people actually pack and run for their lives "neatly". Perhaps there was a steward or something that told them to vacate in an orderly manner.

I wouldn't be surprised at the rate it goes, like some mega sale is in town.

This is currently true with the Indonesians rioting in front of the Malaysian Embassy and having floods in Bangkok and other parts of Thailand too.

But here's something even better.

The DADs around the world would be extremely happy to wear this and make sure their daughters are safe from some teenage or college boys.

Happy Hunting, DADs.

I had the liberty of seeing Disney's UP in 3D when it started and I kinda like that cartoon which reminds us of some moral behind the story.

It's actually quite touching to say the least but its definitely a good production.

Any of you remember the kid from the Wilderness Scouting Program? Oh, that boy really does exist...
Check this out:

Cute, huh? Yeah, I thought so too... Sometimes they try to make something out of someone. Or, at least, there's always a little bit of resemblance in everyone. Maybe that's how the pattern of DNA works in our Genes.

Watched any good movies lately? Jackie Chan did his 100th Movie and it was not what I expected thought the History lesson was good. The synopsis for '1911' tells it all. It's something I gotta respect the production was kinda ambitious.

Another good one is Hugh Jackman doing 'Real Steel'. Damn, that was NICE. Oh, wait, it's SUPER NICE. Great graphics and the storyline is pretty exciting to accept.

Our tourist landmark in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur to be exact) will also be hogging the spotlight soon when the motion picture "Petaling Street Warriors" hit the silver screens. In our Malaysian case, it's Golden Screens as in Golden Screen Cinemas to be precise. GSC will be screening this cool movie that's quite similar to the comedic one from Stephen Chow just like the "Kungfu Hustle".

Desperate Housewives was on TV again and that reminds me... Disney has their own version too. You won't be surprised:

Yup, that's all these WOMEN do... complain, nag & find flaws. Thank our lucky stars that our WOMEN don't do that. Well, not all, at least.

At least they are not as pathetic to the extend that they actually do this on their Facebook page:

Seriously? Really...

Oh yes, remember the beautiful twins I've written about back in 2009? They've gone famous and became a HIT! Janice & Sonia Lee is coming to town... 

Rock Corner has this message for the fans instead: "Dear fans, great news! There will be an autograph session with Jayesslee from 8-9pm on Friday, 21st October at the Rock Corner outlet, The Curve, Mutiara Damansara. The twins will only be signing on their exclusive official t-shirt, so, make sure you grab one! Please note that there will be NO meet and greet or autograph session on the concert day itself. So, make sure you make it to Rock Corner for your chance to meet Janice and Sonia personally!"

Last but not least. Remember earlier in this blog I said we had natural disasters happening every so often? I'm referring to the floods.

Animals can sense them too. And in this darkest hour and time of need, the animals help one another too.

I hope after that, the monkey don't try to do the same to this poor cat below.

Later dayz, ya'all

Being large does not equate to being unattractive!

I saw an article today that really helps to protect those in discrimination and also serves as a reminder to those who fought and achieve to be slim/thin/skinny etc.

Being large does not equate to being unattractive!

A while back, at the entrance of a gym, there was a picture of a very thin and beautiful woman. The caption was "This summer, do you want to be a mermaid or a whale?"

The story goes, a woman (of clothing size unknown) answered the following way:

"Dear people, whales are always surrounded by friends (dolphins, seals, curious humans), they are sexually active and raise their children with great tenderness.
They entertain like crazy with dolphins and eat lots of prawns. They swim all day and travel to fantastic places like Patagonia, the Barents Sea or the coral reefs of Polynesia.
They sing incredibly well and sometimes even are on cds. They are impressive and dearly loved animals, which everyone defend and admires.

Mermaids do not exist.

But if they existed, they would line up to see a psychologist because of a problem of split personality: woman or fish?
They would have no sex life and could not bear children.
Yes, they would be lovely, but lonely and sad.
And, who wants a girl that smells like fish by his side?

Without a doubt, I'd rather be a whale.

At a time when the media tells us that only thin is beautiful, I prefer to eat ice cream with my kids, to have dinner with my husband, to eat and drink and have fun with my friends.

We women, we gain weight because we accumulate so much wisdom and knowledge that there isn't enough space in our heads, and it spreads all over our bodies.
We are not fat, we are greatly cultivated.
Every time I see my curves in the mirror, I tell myself: "How amazing am I ?! "

(The girl on the picture is French model Tara Lynn)
Last comment: I'm not putting down thin people, being a thin woman myself (BMI of 22 maybe?) just saying that being large doesn't equate to being unattractive.

By: Delphine Fieberg

End of an Era: R.I.P. Steve Jobs

SAN FRANCISCO: Apple co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs, counted among the greatest American CEOs of his generation, died on Wednesday at the age of 56, after a years-long and highly public battle with cancer and other health issues.

Jobs' death was announced by Apple in a statement late on Wednesday. The Silicon Valley icon who gave the world the iPod and the iPhone had resigned as CEO of the world's largest technology corporation in August, handing the reins to current chief executive Tim Cook.

A survivor of a rare form of pancreatic cancer, he was deemed the heart and soul of a company that rivals Exxon Mobil as the most valuable in America.

''Steve's brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives. The world is immeasurably better because of Steve,'' Apple said in a statement announcing Jobs' passing.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs holds up the new iPod Nano after introducing it at an event in San Francisco, California in this September 7, 2005 file photo. - REUTERS/Lou Dematteis

''His greatest love was for his wife, Laurene, and his family. Our hearts go out to them and to all who were touched by his extraordinary gifts.''

Job's health had been a controversial topic for years. His battle with cancer had been of deep concern to Apple fans, investors and the company's board alike. Over past years, even board members have confided to friends their concern that Jobs, in his quest for privacy, wasn't being forthcoming enough with directors about the true condition of his health.

Now, despite investor confidence in Cook, who has stood in for his boss during three leaves of absence, there remain concerns about whether the company would stay a creative force to be reckoned with beyond the next year or so without its founder and visionary at the helm.

The news triggered an immediate outpouring of sympathy. Among others, Microsoft CEO Bill Gates said he will miss Jobs ''immensely''.

END OF AN ERA

Jobs' death marked the end of an era.

A college dropout, Buddhist and a son of adoptive parents, he started Apple Computer with friend Steve Wozniak in in the late 1970s. The company soon introduced the Apple 1 computer.

Apple Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs stands beneath a photograph of him and Apple-co founder Steve Wozniak from the early days of Apple during the launch of Apple's new "iPad" tablet computing device in San Francisco, California, in this January 27, 2010 file photo. - REUTERS/Kimberly White/Files

But it was the Apple II that became a huge success and gave Apple its position as a critical player in the then-nascent PC industry, culminating in a 1980 IPO that made Jobs a multimillionaire.

Despite the subsequent success of the Mac, Jobs' relationship with top management and the board soured. The company removed most of his powers and then in 1985 he was fired.

Apple's fortunes waned after that. However, its purchase of NeXT - the computer company Jobs founded after leaving Apple - in 1997 brought him back into the fold. Later that year, he became interim CEO and in 2000, the company dropped ''interim'' from his title.

It was the iPhone in 2007 that cemented his legacy in the annals of modern technology history.

Two years before the gadget that forever transformed the way people around the world access and use the Internet, Jobs talked about how a sense of his mortality was a major driver behind that vision.

''Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life,'' Jobs said during a Stanford commencement ceremony in 2005.

''Because almost everything - all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure - these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important.''

''Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.'' - Reuters

Apple's History and Milestones

FACTBOX: Apple's history and milestones

1976 - High-school buddies Steven Wozniak and Steve Jobs start Apple Computer. Their first product, Apple I, built in circuit board form, debuts at "the Homebrew Computer Club" in Palo Alto, California.

1977 - Apple II is unveiled, the first personal computer in a plastic case with color graphics.

1983 - Apple starts selling the "Lisa," a desktop computer for businesses with a graphical user interface, the system most users are familiar with today.

1984 - Apple debuts the Macintosh personal computer.

1985 - Jobs leaves Apple after a power struggle.

September 1997 - Jobs is named Apple's interim CEO after the company records losses of more than $1.8 billion.

November 1997 - Jobs introduces a new line of Macintosh computers called G3, and a website that lets people order directly from Apple.

1998 - Apple unveils the iMac desktop computer.

2001 - Apple introduces the iPod.

2003 - The iTunes Store opens, allowing users to buy and download music, audiobooks, movies and TV shows online.

August 2004 - Jobs announces he underwent successful surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from his pancreas.

January 2007 - Apple introduces the iPhone.

2008 - Apple opens its App Store as an update to iTunes.

January 2009 - Jobs takes leave for health reasons. COO Cook leads the company in the interim.

June 2009 - Jobs returns to the company after undergoing a liver transplant.

April 2010 - Apple begins selling the iPad, a 10-inch touchscreen tablet, and has an 84 percent share of the tablet market by year's end.

Jan. 17, 2011 - Jobs announces that he will take another medical leave.

March 2, 2011 - Apple launches the iPad 2.

Aug. 9, 2011 - Apple briefly edges past Exxon Mobil Corp to become the most valuable U.S. company.

Aug. 24, 2011 - Jobs steps down as CEO and is replaced by Tim Cook, Apple's chief operating officer.

Oct. 5, 2011 - Jobs dies at age of 56 after battle with pancreatic cancer.

Tuesday Humor Remedies...

Oh it's Tuesday and some people around me are still soaring from the Monday Blues... I will have to share some laughters to recover from those boredom or over-worked stress. So, what's installed for today?

We'll start with a fairy tale. This wall post from Facebook caught me just well. Thanks Sandie:

I guess most of you knew that "wives" in the US tend to give hell to men. Me? I always think they made my life better. But, somehow it's really still a short fairy tale.

What about an iPhone conversation that deserves an award? Some guys can be a real sweet-talker. But they did say, Love IS Blind. So, don't feel offended but I do have to give credit to the guy for being creative in his answer.

Here's another good lesson to learn. Don't get f***ed if you can't take the procedure.

Speaking of thinking straight, here's one article for the mileage:

And a worthy advise from some woman to another:

They say we look from a different view, but I say, it's all up to the eyes of the beholder:

And lastly, they say, if you live by the rule and play by the rules; you can just get what you want when you twist the rules without breaking them.

and just for the record:

Have a good time and nice laugh. LATER DAYz

September to remember

I've been sick for quite awhile now. Well, just a few days short of a week but I'm fine. Had fever, throat infections with swelling on the side and all... but on top of that, I had head pounding pain (both physically and mentally - from pressure and stress).

Anyway, I've had weird things going through my throat. From paracetamol to antibiotics and now... ORAL AID LOTIONS... eeekkk... this stuff actually makes my mouth numb. I could barely swallow anything the first few days but after that, I could at least talk and close my mouth. Yeah, a lot of people were actually happy to see my trap shut tight.

Ok, gone with the illness thingy. Life has been pretty packed with tonnes of things lined up for me for months. Projects at hand were still manageable. Didn't really have much private trips for 'relaxation' since the last outing my besties had with me. But back to reality - things are pretty much uptight with constant changes.

Back home, I miss grandma quite a bit as I skipped going back this year to celebrate her birthday. Namely because it coincides with the long Raya Holidays and the Independence Day Celebrations here in Malaysia and that means: Traffic Jams, Packed Schedules, FULL FLIGHTS (if not, super expensive - I think you get the point). and blah, blah, blah... ok, details aside... My 3 lovely Cousins are finally getting their first experience at the outside world for their life achievement stage now.

Suok Leng a.k.a. Jeslyn is enjoying her tour of Canterbury as she studies in University of Kent while her sister Siew Ping goes to Leeds and actually is fitting in pretty well there. She even went around sniffing at the castles! Maybe she's trying to identify which ones were used for the Harry Potter movies. There's also Ying Yueh a.k.a. Music Lee, who managed to put through into her dream University in Manchester. Ah yes, the City of the Red Devils... Old Trafford itself... She's getting even more attention now then any others in the family. Well, at least more than her sister: Ying Shi a.k.a. Jenebelle Lee, a.k.a. SuperStar, a.k.a. The Mop Lady... ok, I made the last one up. My dad always makes fun of Xiao Shi by calling her those 2 nicknames from her Wushu training with the stick (literally looking like a broom stick!). Well, it looks like a broomstick to me; from my screen & no offense, she does wipe the hell out of you if you provoke her. Seriously... as a wushu exponent for the country. No doubt at all she'll be that ferocious... Anyway, she's still training in China right now, as I write this. All the best to you and hope to see you win that GOLD in SEA Games later.

Ah, speaking of SEA Games, it's the 26th Edition this year and it's gonna be held in Jakarta & Palembang of Indonesia between the 11th-22nd Nov. Looks exciting as I've to be there for another 2 months to go. But the best thing that motivates me most is waiting to see my awesome cousin in action and bringing home that VICTORY.

Weather these days have been strange. Hot and cold in the mix. That's what been screwing up my body so much lately. Heaty, heaty, heaty... Oh well. Made a few new friends along the way and I must say, sometimes, you'll be surprised with what International Culture can teach you. I'm glad I had a good Raya here.

Good movies are around and being released at this time of the year. There's movies like Killer Elite & Real Steel to wait for. Hugh Jackman is playing in the latter. And I just love his Accent. Shows already shown such as Johnny English Reborned will give you a blast of laughters. Spy Kids is just... erm... OK I guess.

FOOD: Hmmmm.... I've had so many new types of food and visited so many new outlets lately in the past few months that I've forgotten what to review and write. But I do remember that there's an article on the newspaper that a guy is being paid to sleep & eat in China. He does reviews for hotels & food outlets and is earning 10,000 Renmingbi a month. Cool job... But I still think Captain Ikin's job is much more cooler. She's the first female captain in Malaysia and is now flying on Air Asia. A true role model and inspiration of mine. I put her as one of my Fav 5 Idols - Career Category.

Oh, that reminds me. I recently went on a scary roller-coaster ride and re-lived those old days in a theme park. Mind you, I've not had such thrilling rides for a LONG time. Damn those inventors... it's really heart-stopping and excitement frilled. I almost lost my heart beats back in some of those spins. If I had to re-describe the sights and sounds; I'd have to say, darkness all around. No anticipation at all. Sudden drops and falls. Front thrust-Back thrust-Side thrust & revolve like there's no G-Force. I was almost thrown out of the seat if it wasn't for the safety harnesses. TIP: the one sitting next to me prayed hard it stops and asked God for forgiveness (don't know for what but... who cares). The cries were genuinely for 'a walkaway' chance. Then, there was another RIDE that I took moments later. It's an outdoor one; so I can actually see my surroundings. Only problem is... I was seated backwards and I have no FREAKING clue what lies ahead. So I was tossed and turned a-dozen degrees here and there in all directions and my feet was dangling in the air like a dance with the hands waving. Only thing is, upside down. Oh... that was anxiety crunching too. Got my fine hairs standing on ends too...

SO~... no one is getting me on any roller-coaster rides or anywhere near them for a long while to go. Unless they intend to finish up my 9-lives that I borrowed from Puss-in-boots. I actually like that story; and they'll be releasing the cartoon in 3D soon. WOOHOO~! Just as I look forward to Mission Impossible 4: Ghost Protocol.

Lastly... this morning, I got an email from a reader of my blog: Ms Christine Chu. I big shootout to you and thanks for your email. I hope you succeed in your diet/health app designing. Appreciate your email request for my opinions as well & hope I get to be the first to play your new GAME. Cool~!

Geez, look at the time (and length!)... I've not written my heart out for a long time to keep in my online diary for so long, that I forgotten how to stop. WOKAY... till next time then. Meanwhile, 'Chapter 26 of the Romance Guide: The Brad Way' has just came out. A friend was asking for it since I've not written for such a long time. So, here it is...

Stay healthy ya'all... LATER DAYz