Titanic: In Memory of Those Lost

The 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic was this year on April 15th. The ship collided with an iceburg on April 15th 1912 after beginning of its maiden (and only) voyage. On this maiden voyage there were more than two thousand passangers and eight hundred crew members. The over-estimation and title as the unsinkable ship may have created an  unhealthy arrogance that led to this disaster. The lack of lifeboats, in favor of looking aesthetically pleasing and adhering to the upper classes' taste for the extravagant.

At the same time, however, the Titanic was image of technological innovation. The artistry that was put into the different areas of the ship and the group of people that came together to construct this mammoth of a ship. Despite its tragic end it is important respect and honor those that spent their time working on the ship. The reality, though, is that there were many people lost in this tragedy due to human error. It is an important lesson to recognize in future ventures and scientific discoveries.

Of the 2224 passengers aboard the ship on its maiden voyage, only 32% managed to get to a life boat and survive. The problem with the situation was that there was only enough room for a little over 50% of the passengers and crew members. The panic of the situation made it even more difficult to ensure that more survived.

There are numerous books and stories surrounding the sinking of the Titanic. It is an event that has stirred curiosity in people for a century and will most likely continue to intrigue people and increase awareness and knowledge of safety boats.

To find more information about the Titanic, its crew, and those who perished in its demise check your local library. More information can also be Found at the website Titanic-Titanic.com and others.

A Bit More Personal

I recognize that I've missed a blog post this week, but its understandable for me. I've been sick and have needed to recuperate this week along with changes in relationships. The hardest part of a relationship that isn't working is ending it. For the week I want to just highlight on the importance of reassessing relationships as they move forward, making sure that it is working and that if it isn't trying to work it out.

At the same time however, if you are in a possessive or abusive relationship it is vital to recognize this and leave the relationship as soon as possible.I know this isn't exactly my topic for the blog but I figure I'd give some explanation for why I haven't posted this week. I admit, its hard for me right now and I know that by ending it I am closing a door, burning a bridge, however you want to say it. I think it was the right thing to do though, even though it was hard and even though I doubted myself. In the end what matters is respecting the other person and not leading them on.

Posts Coming Up:
100th Anniversary of the Sinking of the Titanic on 4/16 at 2:20am
Anniversary of Columbine on 4/19 11:59pm
Sexism in Gaming on 4/17

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