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Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Kelper-22b, close but not enough to reach

Astronomers working with NASA's orbiting Kepler space telescope say they have discovered the smallest and most Earth-like planet ever seen outside our solar system.  They say it orbits a sun-like star in the so-called “habitable zone” - a distance from the parent star where moderate temperatures on the planet would make liquid water - and life - possible. 
The newly found planet, named Kepler-22b - is one of a growing inventory of nearly 50 newly discovered super-Earth planets orbiting neither too close nor too far from their parent stars and where conditions might exist that could support life.
Kepler-22b is 600 light years away - meaning it would take a light beam from Earth 600 years to reach it.  But even at that enormous distance, the Kepler astronomers were able to discern that the planet is about 2.4 times the diameter of Earth, orbits its sun in an Earth-year-like 290 days, and because of its mid-range location in the "habitable zone," probably enjoys balmy daytime temperatures of around 22 degrees Celsius.Its possible that there is life on the planet. We don't know if its hostile or not, but if not its a free space for us. If our technology is that advanced when we need a new planet, we know where to go.

Friday, December 2, 2011

Is the Big Bang Theory the best?

BANG!! The Big Bang Theory is one of the most watched shows on CBS. The hilarious cast Kaley Cuoco as Penny, Johnny Galecki as Leonard, Jim Parsons as Sheldon, Simon Helberg as Howard and Kunal Nayyar as Rajesh Koothrippali are all best friends that have very weird but friendly opinions toward each other. Sheldon thinks every on is beneath him because he is amazingly smart. But he has a soft spot for his four closest friends Howard, Penny Leonard and Raj.
I myself love the show and watch everyday at 7:30 and 11:00. On Wednesday there are new episodes the come on at 8:00 on CBS. The ratings just keep going up with every new episode... there is no doubt in my mind that not only is this my favorite show, Its the best show out.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Some accusations toward Sandusky are probably lies

      Sandusky is out of prison, away from the accusations of rape and molestation. A free man. So why are so many men coming out saying they were touched in an awkward way? Maybe its because they found the courage to after the incident hit the fan. Or maybe they were never touched and are lying. Its like a domino affect, once someone something happens to them someone else has to have their fifteen minuets of fame. The first guy who talked publicly about his encounter with Sandusky name was Mike McQueary. He said Sandusky would touch his leg while they were in the car. He also said that Sandusky only let him ride in the front seat. He was the first accuser, that why I believe his story was true. But the new guy that just started talking about his awkward moment with Sandusky doesn't seem very honest. He spoke publicly a couple days ago, he said that Sandusky touched him in a weird and unusual way. But the kicker is he is a family member. I personally don't believe it, why would Sandusky be so sloppy to sexually abuse one of his family members? I just don"t get it. But the accusations just keep coming and the more they talk the more Sandusky look worst than he already does.