Take a break and solve a riddle - or just look at the pictures for the answer …..
A backhoe weighing 8 tons is on top of a flatbed trailer and heading east on Interstate 70 near Hays, Kansas. The extended shovel arm is made of hardened refined steel and the approaching overpass is made of commercial-grade concrete, reinforced with 1 1/2 inch steel rebar spaced at 6 inch intervals in a criss-cross pattern layered at 1 foot vertical spacing.
Solve: When the shovel arm hits the overpass, how fast do you have to be going to slice the bridge in half? (Assume no effect for headwind and no braking by the driver...)
Extra Credit: Solve for the time and distance required for the entire rig to come to a complete stop after hitting the overpass at the speed calculated
The Tin Hau Temple in Causeway Bay was built by the Tai family probably in the early 18th century. The Tai family are Hakkas from Guangdong who first settled in Kowloon in a village now lost beneath the former Kai Tak Airport. The family used to go to Causeway Bay to gather grass and, according to legends, some members of the family found a statue of Tin Hau in the rocks near the shore. They then erected a shelter for it and, as the shrine became popular with the boat people who made donations, a proper temple building was subsequently constructed.
This Temple is one of the many dedicated to Tin Hau, goddess of the sea, and is a fine example of temple architecture of the period, still largely in its original form despite subsequent renovations. The temple is still under the management of the Tai family. Source: Leisure and Cultural Services Department
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MTR Welcomes Decision to Introduce Rail Merger Bill MTR Press Release, 28 June 2006 MTR Corporation welcomes the Government's decision to introduce the Rail Merger Bill into the Legislative Council on 5 July 2006. It marks an important step forward inthe process to merging the MTR and Kowloon-Canton Railway (KCR) systems.
Officials reject cruise terminal proposals DENISE HUNG , SCMP 28 June 2006 The government has rejected six proposals by developers for a temporary cruise terminal, effectively delaying the building of the facility for two years.
More links urged for Kai Tak MAY CHAN , SCMP 28 June 2006 Legislators were united yesterday in calling for better connections between a redeveloped Kai Tak and neighbouring districts to ensure the plan revitalises the whole of southeast Kowloon .
Premium slashed for KCRC project in Tuen Mun YVONNE LIU , SCMP 28 June 2006 The Lands Department has slashed the land premium for Kowloon-Canton Railway Corp's development near Tuen Mun station by 28 per cent to about $3.9 billion following developers' rejection of the tender last year.
KCRC pleased with the introduction of Rail Merger Bill to LegCo KCRC Press Release, 28 June 2006
The Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation (KCRC) is pleased that the Government announced today the decision to introduce the Rail Merger Bill into the Legislative Council on 5 July 2006.
KCRC station site for premium cut Raymond Wang, The Standard 27 June 2006
The government plans to slash the land conversion premium for a Tuen Mun station property development by a third, possibly as soon as this week, to reflect the recent softening of the real-estate market, sources said.
The government's HK$5.1 billion Tamar development project will go ahead following a landslide 40-10 victory in the Legislative Council's Finance Committee Friday - but the controversy continues as legislators still have a host of unanswered questions on how the government will proceed with the money.
$5.2b Tamar HQ funding approved AMBROSE LEUNG and DIKKY SINN , SCMP 24 June 2006 Officials yesterday won their epic battle to gain funding for the new government headquarters at Tamar - but were warned of more struggles ahead if public concerns on the design and the environment are not heeded.
It will take $5 million to deal with contaminants at the Tamar site but no tests for dioxins will be carried out, legislators were told.
Activists win bigger say in Wedding Card Street project NG KANG-CHUNG , SCMP 24 June 2006 Activists fighting to save Wedding Card Street in Wan Chai claimed a partial victory yesterday after winning a bigger say in its redevelopment - but they said the battle was not over.
Make Tamar a source of pride Editorial, SCMP 24 June 2006 With yesterday's legislative approval of funding for the Tamar project, the acrimonious standoff between the government and its critics should now come to an end. It is time for both sides to move on, instead of allowing their differences to continue to strain their relations.
Ngong Ping Skyrail Report MTR Press Releasee, 24 June 2006 The MTR Corporation has taken seriously the extended disruption during trial operation of the Ngong Ping Skyrail on 17 June 2006 and the subsequent decision to delay the opening of Ngong Ping 360. The Corporation has been working closely with its operator, Skyrail-ITM (Skyrail) and the ropeway system manufacturer, Leitner GmbH, throughout their investigation into the cause and other contributing factors of last Saturday's incident.
Public housing units at Kai Tak questioned MAY CHAN, POLLY HUI and YVONNE LIU , SCMP 23 June 2006 Preliminary plans for development of the former airport site at Kai Tak will go before the Town Planning Board today, amid reservations about allocating plots of the valuable land for public housing.
Consultation for Kai Tak must be reviewed SCMP 23 June 2006 As the planning row over the Tamar site comes to an end, is another one over the future of the former Kai Tak airport site beckoning? That is the question in many people's minds after the government unveiled its development blueprint for the Kowloon site yesterday.
Kai Tak Planning Review's Stage 3 Public Participation Programme starts off Hong Kong Government, 23 June 2006 he Planning Department today (June 23) launches a two-month Stage 3 Public Participation Programme under the Kai Tak Planning Review to seek the community's views on the draft Preliminary Outline Development Plan (PODP) for the Kai Tak development.
Town Planning Board Guidelines revised Hong Kong Government, 23 June 2006 The Town Planning Board (the Board) today (June 23) promulgated a set of revised guidelines.
Draft Tsuen Wan West Outline Zoning Plan amended Hong Kong Government, 23 Jun3 2006 The Town Planning Board today (June 23) announced amendments to the draft Tsuen Wan West Outline Zoning Plan (OZP).
Land resumption for drainage improvement works in Sheung Shui Hong Kong Government, 23 June 2006 The Lands Department will resume 42 private agricultural lots with a total area of about 15,386 square metres in Kwu Tung South, Sheung Shui, to facilitate drainage improvement works to alleviate the flooding problem in the area.
A mixed reception Leslie Kwoh, Carrie Chan and Raymond Wang, The Standard 22 June 2006
A blueprint for the old Kai Tak airport runway, released by the administration Wednesday, met with mixed reviews as a number of lawmakers and activists questioned the sustainability of the largely commercially focused design.
The former Kai Tak airport and surrounding area will be transformed into a sports, tourism and business hub boasting three times more grade-A office space than the two International Finance Centre buildings combined.
Civic Party to monitor all aspects of Tamar project MAY CHAN , SCMP 21 June 2006 The Civic Party and its allies opposed to the Tamar project will set up a group to monitor the controversial development after Friday, when the Legislative Council is expected to endorse the $5.1 billion funding proposal.
37 building plans approved in May Hong Kong Government, 21 June 2006 The Buildings Department approved 37 building plans in May - 19 on Hong Kong Island , eight in Kowloon and 10 in the New Territories .
Two Legislative Council panels have rejected calls for special meetings to discuss the presence of dioxins in the soil at the Tamar development site.
Civic Party vows to fight all way on Tamar plan MAY CHAN , SCMP 20 June 2006 The Civic Party yesterday vowed to continue its fight against building a government headquarters on the Tamar site, even though the government looks set to secure $5.1 billion in funding on Friday to finance design and construction of the project.
Sarah Liao rejects call for Tamar dioxin tests CHEUNG CHI-FAI and DIKKY SINN , SCMP 17 June 2006 The environment minister has rejected calls to test for dioxin at Tamar, saying the claim the site contained excessive amounts of the toxin is unfounded.
Silence on pressing Tamar questions speaks loudly Letter to the Editor, SCMP 17 June 2006 ? The Tamar saga raises a number of questions that beg to be answered, the most pertinent of which being: is there actually a need for more office space for civil servants? What are the current and projected shortfalls in space, measured in the number of staff and floor area?
Hong Kong skies Letter to the Editor, SCMP 17 June 2006 Can people fall for Hong Kong 's overcast skies and rain? Jazz musician Jamie Cullum certainly thinks so. During his June 6 concert at the Asia World Expo, the first stop on a regional tour, the young Briton compared Hong Kong to London when introducing London Skies , which he wrote for his Brazilian girlfriend.
Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground will be the first venue suitable for holding international athletics competitions in Hong Kong .
Shui On delays IPO Staff reporter, The Standard 15 June 2006
Mainland property developer Shui On Land disclosed late Wednesday night that it will delay its initial public offering because of what one source close to the company described as "the turmoil of the market."
Kai Tak heliport plan defies objections Leslie Kwoh, The Standard 15 June 2006
The government has announced it will push ahead with plans to build a cross- border heliport at Kai Tak, despite opposition from members of the public and operators of heli-services.
Ho Man Tin site could attract bids up to $3b YVONNE LIU , SCMP 15 June 2006 The Lands Department will take over the former police quarters in Ho Man Tin next year, and surveyors estimate that the site could attract bids of up to almost $3 billion if it is redeveloped into a residential project.
Construction Output for the First Quarter of 2006 Hong Kong Government, 15 June 2006 The total gross value of construction work performed by main contractors decreased by 5.8% in nominal terms from a year earlier to $21.9 billion in the first quarter of 2006, according to the preliminary results of the Quarterly Survey of Construction Output released today (June 15) by the Census and Statistics Department.
Ocean Park signs $5.5b revamp loans Wendy Leung, The Standard 14 June 2006
Ocean Park signed 15-year loans totaling HK$5.5 billion with the government and 25 banks Tuesday to finance its redevelopment plan.
Activists hope poll can delay vote on Tamar DIKKY SINN , SCMP 14 June 2006 Harbour activists have begun a last-ditch effort to delay the government from presenting for legislative approval a $5.1 billion plan to relocate the administration's central offices to Tamar.
Henderson seeks $5.5b loan to refinance debt TIM LEEMASTER , SCMP 14 June 2006 Henderson Land Development, the third-largest property developer in Hong Kong by market capitalisation, is seeking a $5.5 billion syndicated loan to refinance existing debt coming due in August, according to people familiar with the situation.
Basis for Tamar claim not clear DIKKY SINN , SCMP 13 June 2006
A senior official yesterday refused to be drawn on the basis for Chief Executive Donald Tsang Yam-kuen's claim that there was 70 per cent support for the Tamar project.
Mid-Levels fears mount over Tamar plan impact Leslie Kwoh, The Standard 12 June 2006 Mid-Levels residents are up in arms over reported government plans to build high-rise buildings on the site of the SAR Government Headquarters on Lower Albert Road, claiming their views would be blocked and that air pollution and traffic jams in the area would worsen.
The community is deeply divided over the best use of land at the Tamar site, a survey commissioned by the South China Morning Post has found.
Demand to release Tamar soil report CHLOE LAI , SCMP 10 June 2006 Legislators will demand that the government release a full report on its testing of soil samples taken at the Tamar site after a disputed claim by an environmentalist that the soil contains dioxin, a highly toxic chemical.
Nan Fung acquires Dream City stake for $678m FOSTER WONG, SCMP 10 June 2006 Cheung Kong (Holdings) has sold a 15 per cent stake in its mega residential-retail project Dream City phase two in Tseung Kwan O to privately held Nan Fung Development for $678 million, the company said yesterday.
Residents seek rezoning of station site YVONNE LIU , SCMP 10 June 2006 Residents of Sun Yuen Long Centre have submitted an application to rezone the land at West Rail Yuen Long Station as open space in a bid to force the government to abandon its controversial $3.46 billion commercial-residential development.
Tamar opponents take up dare on poll Leslie Kwoh, The Standard 9 June 2006 In perhaps the most confrontational move they have taken yet, Tamar opponents said they will challenge Chief Executive Donald Tsang Yam-kuen's claim of majority support for the proposed HK$5 billion headquarters by conducting an independent public opinion poll.
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