If It's About Titanic, It's Here

This is 2012, and in April, it will be one hundred years since the RMS Titanic set off on her maiden voyage to New York. We all know how it ended.

People like to celebrate centennial events, but in this case, the word celebrate is sadly inappropriate. This event is commemorated, rather than celebrated.

It seems that everywhere I look, there's an article about another centennial Titanic event. I knew this would happen. People are fascinated with the ship, and the people who sailed on her. It...