Firstly, my apologies for the delays, it has been a busy time both personally and in respect of research activities surrounding this blog.
As the headline suggests, the code has been front and centre with interesting new developments. New information and techniques made possible by improved technologies have led to some fascinating insights into the code and its meanings. More soon.
It does not mean that the issue of the identity of the Somerton Man has been left behind, far from it. There will be a time in the not-too-distant future when I will be in a position to reveal more on the latter subject.
For the moment that’s where things are, a Somerton Man code update very shortly and more on his identity in due course.
As for the ‘milestone’, last week and according to Google blog stats, this blog passed through 1 Million page visits since we started here in 2013.
The majority of visitors come from the USA followed by Australia, UK, Germany, France and Russia and so on.
The audience is from all parts of the world with 80 plus countries listed. More than 70% of the audience are return visitors.
We get between 500 and 1800 visits a day, for example, so far this month we have been extra busy with more than 7000 visits recorded. In March we had 34600 visits,
There is increasing interest in particular posts related to the code and to the identity issue.
My sincere thanks to everyone who has visited over the years, your interest and support is greatly appreciated. Without that, the blog simply wouldn’t be here.
Gordon
Congrats on the stats GC! But the rest of this post is more than a bit circumspect. Any chance you can tell us a bit more about the SAPOL investigation?
ReplyDeleteThe stats are courtesy of the audience and it’s they that should be congratulated, but thanks anyway.
ReplyDeletewith regard to SAPOL, there is really nothing that I can share with you. I would say that given the fact that this is a case very much in the public eye, they would be making doubly sure that no stones are left unturned and every piece of evidence will be carefully examined. My understanding is that it will not be SAPOL who makes any announcements and that we have to wait for the Coroners findings following his examination of the evidence. Remember this is not a criminal case, it is about finding the identity of the Somerton Man and it has been a case since 1948. When it comes to getting to the truth, it isn’t a race. It’s about getting it as right as you possibly can.
Best to sit back and be patient. If you think that they will be quicker because you pressure them, you need to think again, you are not the priority, getting it right is. All you would achieve is to use up their valuable time.
I’d say that those close to it already know the outcome. Take a clue from Professor Abbott’s venue booking date for his ‘how science solved the SM case’. That’s then work back 5 days. May 1st give or take a day or 2.
ReplyDeleteIt might just fall in a big hole then watch for the cancellation. The grapevine says there’s new information that could change things.
ReplyDeleteA note, I will have little to no time spare over the next 2 weeks so my apologies in advance for my absence. I will be checking for comments and emails.
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