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The Facebook page of ANC 24/7 is asking for its reader's suggestion on how to solve Metro Manila's traffic problem. This got me thinking, "what is the best way to solve Metro Manila's traffic problem?" It's easy to make suggestions, what's hard is the implementation and the cost of implementation. So what is the the best way to solve Metro Manila's traffic problem and the most cost effective solution? Punitive Fines Add caption First of all, any implementation will definitely cost money, a lot of money. The cause of the traffic mess is the people themselves so it's only right that those causing the traffic problem should be fined and the fine should hurt. That way, the fines will pay for the cost of enforcing the law. The fines should start at P500 and goes up every week if you don't pay it within 15 days. To enforce this and prevent people from ignoring the fine. It will be tied to their driver's license or car registr
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Made In China

Got this from an e-mail.

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Anyone who bought an apartment here sure has a problem.

Talk about a collapsed market!

YES, IT'S An ENTIRE 13-STORY BUILDING IN CHINA LYING ON THE GROUND.

China Bldg 1

(1) An underground garage was being dug on the south side of the building, to a depth of 4.6 meters (15 ft).

(2) The excavated dirt was being piled up on the north side of the building, to a height of 10 meters (32 ft).

(3) They dug right up to the base of the building. Then the rains came.

(4) The building experienced uneven lateral pressure from north to south.

(5) This resulted in a lateral pressure of 3,000 tonnes, which was greater than what the un-reinforced pilings
could tolerate. Thus, the building toppled completely over in a southerly direction.

China Bldg 2

*First, the apartment building was constructed.*

China Bldg 3

Then the plan called for an underground garage to be dug out.
The excavated soil was piled up on the other side of the building.

China Bldg 4

*Heavy rains resulted in water seeping into the ground.*

China Bldg 5

The building began to tilt. Then it began to shift, and the "hollow" concrete pilings were snapped due to the uneven lateral pressures.

China Bldg 6

And thus was born the eighth wonder of the world.

China Bldg 7

If these buildings were closer together, it would have resulted in a domino effect.

China Bldg 8

Notice that there's NO rebar in the pilings!
Just some wire mesh.

China Bldg 9

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China Bldg 11

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China Bldg 16

China Bldg 17

They built 13 stories on grade, with no basement and tied it all down to hollow pilings with no rebar.

Brought to you by the same folks that make your kids' toys and want to build your next car. Now that, folks, is a true snafu.

Don't you feel better now that these are the folks that manufacture nearly EVERYTHING we buy and use today?

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