Astronomers from the Swiss Observatory in Geneva, Switzerland may have discovered the first earth like planet, possibly capable of supporting life.
"We have estimated that the mean temperature of this super-Earth lies between 0 and 40 degrees Celsius, and water would thus be liquid," said Stephen Udry, author of the report.
Space Daily
Scientists and astrologers believe the planet to be 5 times the mass of earth, 50 percent bigger, and orbit its sun every 13 (earth) days.
Is this the first step to find extra-terrestrial life? Will society choose to devote its resources to advancing space exploration and possibly making contact?
Our own planet has so many issues, deciding how to prioritize this will be interesting.
I would also venture to guess that from this, new religions or cults may arise, and some may try to capitalize on this. No matter what happens, I think life has become a little more interesting.
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Record Highs, Crash Cries
The Dow Jones hit 13,036 yesterday, the highest level ever. Although it did not close above 13,000 this is still significant news, but yet you won't hear much on it.
Just yesterday on this side of the border we hear the grunts of the bears. Alberta is projecting lower oil revenues and GDP growth at only 4.1 percent for 2007, 2.9 percent below last years figures.
Reduced drilling activity, smaller capital spending budgets by oil companies, and less consumer spending is to blame. **The Star Phoenix April 24th edition article, "Alberta Economy to Weaken..."
Since when was 4.1 percent GDP growth a cause for concern? Saskatchewan has been growing at roughly 3.5 percent over the last several years, yet some will say, "we can be more."
From a social point of view, it is scary to think that 13,000 on the dow, record highs on the TSX, and red-hot economies are still not good enough. Where should we be?
Just yesterday on this side of the border we hear the grunts of the bears. Alberta is projecting lower oil revenues and GDP growth at only 4.1 percent for 2007, 2.9 percent below last years figures.
Reduced drilling activity, smaller capital spending budgets by oil companies, and less consumer spending is to blame. **The Star Phoenix April 24th edition article, "Alberta Economy to Weaken..."
Since when was 4.1 percent GDP growth a cause for concern? Saskatchewan has been growing at roughly 3.5 percent over the last several years, yet some will say, "we can be more."
From a social point of view, it is scary to think that 13,000 on the dow, record highs on the TSX, and red-hot economies are still not good enough. Where should we be?
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Just One More Voice
After much thought, I've decided to join the world of blogs. Like so many others, I have something to say. I guess you could say blogs have given 'us' the people a voice. Our ego is allowed to free flow across the pages of the internet, forever in history.
I am here to interpret, decipher, and comment on news or events that affect society. Society reacts, and shapes itself and the events occuring everyday around us. Politics, business, sports, pop culture, and trends are a product of us.
See your way through the madness.
I am here to interpret, decipher, and comment on news or events that affect society. Society reacts, and shapes itself and the events occuring everyday around us. Politics, business, sports, pop culture, and trends are a product of us.
See your way through the madness.
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