Keep an eye out!
On May 18, the sky above Alabama was disturbed by a meteor that blazed through the night sky. Spotted by the cameras at the Marshall Space Flight Center, the rock was estimated to weigh about 60 pounds. NASA is hoping that those in the area will find chunks of the rock and turn them in for study. As for me, I’m just glad it didn’t fall on my head!!
Filed under News, Technology | Comment (0)Wind Power!!
One thing I like to hear about the power of wind. I feel good that companies are finding it profitable to harness the power of the wing to provide energy for businesses and people. One such company is called Suncor Energy Inc and they are set to build a wind farm in Alberta, Canada. This is good news to me.
The farm will consist of 55 turbines that will power an estimated 35,000 homes. Now that they have the required permits, they hope to start construction soon. Suncor already owns 4 wind farms and is providing power to thousands of people. I say hurrah for this company and the good work they do!
Filed under Opinions, Technology | Comment (0)Another failure
The latest attempt to stop the worst oil spill in American history has failed. BP announced that after several days of pumping mud and junk into the well using undersea robots, the attempt has failed. BP is now looking for other ways to plug the leak. We are all hoping it will be done soon.
President Barack Obama admitted that he was saddened that the oil is still flowing. The main problem is that the well is 5,000 feet underwater. This has made it difficult work on and new ideas are being tried. The well has spilled an estimated 40 million gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico.
Filed under News, Technology | Comment (0)Tea can be healthy
The tea plant’s scientific name is Camellia sinensis. It has certain properties that have become known to many over the ages. The plant can be very beneficial to those with certain cancers. Tea can actually help slow the spread and growth of cancers such as skin, liver, and stomach cancer. It has other helpful qualities as well.
Many believe that tea is good for the teeth. It can kill bacteria’s and increases the acid resistance of enamel. It also contains fluoride that keeps teeth healthy. Tea is also able to help Alzheimer’s disease victims as well as those with poor skin. I am glad that Mother Nature has provided us with this wonderful plant!
Filed under Food, Health | Comment (0)Pony Treasure
The National Postal Museum will display a treasure from long ago. It’s an envelope that was found in a saddlebag that was carried by a Pony Express rider. The riders name is unknown and the bag spent two years in the desert before being recovered and its contents delivered.
The envelope is owned by William H. Gross. He donated enough funds to have a 12,000 square foot gallery built at the museum. The envelope will be the centerpiece of the new display. It is Pony Express history at its best and is a rare piece of Americana.
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