Interesting topic. I can however see some irony in an organization that wishes to keep alive the names of those who died preserving “FREEDOM” named after a an alliance of states whose purpose was to deny those freedoms to a section of the population.

According their own website, the organization voted themselves in 2001 to change the name.

True Grit (2010)

It’s so long since I saw the original, I can’t make any proper comparison. All I can say is that this is a fine film. Beautifully shot and acted. Well worth seeing.

Watchmen (2009)

Based on Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons brilliant graphic novel. Apparently it was said to be unfilmable. Well it took a bit of effort but having read the book this is a fair effort at the “unfilmable” Definitely an “18” though and not a traditional superhero film in the slightest.

Memphis Belle (1990)

Not the greatest war movie ever made but pretty decent all the same. The aerial sequences are great if the acting is bit forced.

I’ve saved the best until last.

The Muppets (2011)

What a great movie. Anyone of my age group who remembers The Muppet Show from the 1970s and 80s will love this. Very funny at times although brought a few tears as well. Good fun spotting the cameos as well. If only all movies were as enjoyable as this.

Latest from Sky Movies

Husk

American teen horror of the “we’ve broken down and there’s a spooky house nearby” type. A bit derivative but actually not too bad.

Wild Target

Bill Nighy and Emily Blunt in British comedy. Reminiscent of Ealing black comedies of the 40s and 50s. Very enjoyable.

Ironclad

Set in the 13th century it tells the story of King John and the siege of Rochester castle. Very gory in places but decent enough.

Pirates of the Caribbean – On Stranger Tides

More of the same. Not too bad but it’s starting to wear a bit thin now. Time to call a halt I think.

The fact that both the A380 wing cracks and the DC-10 accidents involve airliners is about all they have in common. If this news item about the A380 reminded you of the DC-10 accidents then I suspect you are very probably alone in making the connection.

The wrinkles on a B-52 are called a Wagner tension field.

We understand the processes enough to make aircraft the size of the A380 safe to fly. We also have in place a rigorous set of checks designed to catch potential problems before they affect the safe operation of the aircraft

Did we have these debates when the 747 appeared? Probably. It seems to have done all right though.
We can never make it 100% safe – nobody can. We can however make them as safe as possible.

Then again, maybe you’re right. Maybe we should go back to using a horse and cart. But then again a wheel might fall off and kill somebody …………….

What DC-10 cracks?

Indeed. A new one on me and one that will remain a mystery I suspect.

What I meant with the Comet was the mechanisms of fatigue were not properly understood. Other manufacturers learnt a great deal from the Comet. Now that there is better understanding of the issues, it is very easy to say that the accidents were preventable. With the benefit of hindsight, all accidents are.

The aircraft that hasn’t got a crack in it hasn’t been built yet.
Crack propagation is well understood and can be contained within the design.

If you want to be alarmed by this, go ahead. The rest of us will realize that it is not likely to be a big deal.

The climate of fear is alive and well.

What cracks were there in the DC-10 that were so problematic?
The Comet was a fatigue issue before metal fatigue was even properly understood. The problem with being a pioneer.
Technology has moved on a long way from then.

Why is this still in GD?

and i don’t think management is to blame it lies squarely with the enthusiasm and passion of the 11 on the pitch ( something management cannot give them if it isn’t in them !! )

That is exactly what a manager is supposed to do; inspire, cajole and enthuse his players.