btw. this is also a timely reminder to give to the earth quake victims in Pakistan - they still need our support

here are some details from red cross crescent

on February the 2nd 2006 they write:

Outstanding needs: CHF 32,076,917; to date over CHF 119 million has been received, of which over CHF
66 million is in cash and over 53 million is in-kind contributions. More pledges are in the pipeline and will
be reflected in the next operations update; updates are now being issued on a weekly basis. Additional
support - particularly in cash - is still urgently needed.
...
Objective: the basic shelter and household needs of 81,000 earthquake-affected families (approximately
570,000 people) in northern Pakistan are met over the next six months, enabling them to start rebuilding
their future.
Progress/Achievements
The operation has now reached the objective of providing basic shelter and household needs to 81,000 earthquakeaffected
families (approximately 570,000 people) in northern Pakistan. But it is clear that there is still a need for
further assistance during the immediate winter period and the Federation will continue to work in the affected
areas.

Of course this is only one agency, and if you have another one please give there.

O.k I will do the posting then. here are some Moebious bridges - combining nicely Jerome's wish for some Escher blogging with some twisted bridges...

which is just a further development from this

which of course really does look like

all stolen here with some more really interesting bridge designs.

or

which is from here

Welcome back, bridge blogging! (What's the book you are working on, PeWi?)

"Once in awhile we get shown the light, in the strangest of places, if we look at it right" - Hunter/Garcia

The future Térenez bridge in Britain is an interesting one:

Building starts in 2006 and is expected to last 3 years. It is not a Moebiusian bridge yet, but it could become one after strong winds...

"Dieu se rit des hommes qui se plaignent des conséquences alors qu'ils en chérissent les causes" Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet