Going outside the box

What caught my eye was when I saw this as a very small photo, like this:

When I saw this it reminded me of two things.  The first thing (you will laugh) is the game of "Life" spinner:

Seriously...

And then I was like, "Hey, maybe the Thames thing is a clock?"  And sure enough, it could be...

Does it man anything?  Probably not.  But I saw it and I'm throwing it on the heap.

Just coincidences?

The next few days are going to focus on 2012.  And I want all of you people out there that find yourself even the least bit skepitical to take into account every clue I present the next few days; weigh them and see if they equal a coincidence or an actual conspiracy.  Maybe "conspiracy" is not the right words but an "orchestrated ritual" might be a better term.

There are teeny tiny clues but they all mean something.  For instance:

CLOCK = 7:06

Hours/Minutes = 6 hours + 66 minutes