Nothing catastrophic seems to have happened across the planet today. However, several interesting reports came out proclaiming concerns for the coming years. We'll address those concerns today.
Space Storms Should Be Taken Seriously
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) warned the gov that space storms should be taken seriously (duh!). They said the sun is beefing up its activity in the current cycle and it's not a question of if, but when a devastating blast hits Earth. They actually consider us lucky to come out of the last X-class flare with little damage to communications, GPS guidance and electrical grids.
The Big Brains are warning that transformers and capacitors used in much of our technological equipment today are very vulnerable to solar blasts. They say a strong, direct hit from a large solar flare could knock out power and communications for days, weeks, months and even YEARS! I reckon an investment in boxes of candles and tin cans with long strings attached is a wise move with current solar trends.
See http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41685166/ns/technology_and_science-space/
Get Out the Good China, We've Got Neighbors
Preliminary results are in from NASA's Kepler telescope and scientists are predicting there are roughly 50 billion planets in our Milky Way galaxy alone. Out of those, they say at least 500 million could contain some kind of life with a rough guestimate of 1,235 planets which could be habitable like Earth.
Now, always keep in mind the Big Brain rule... they are NEVER right! As far as climate change goes, they tend to overestimate things. However, as far as deep space predictions go, they apparently like to underestimate things! Silly, silly Big Brains. Only 1,200 habitable planets out of 50 billion. I can't wait until our neighbors stop in for a visit and blow the Big Brains' grey matter right out their ears with the truth. Anyway, moving on..
The Big Brains once believed that there were an estimated 100 billion stars (suns) in the Milky Way, but have now adjusted that number to 300 billion. See! They've already moved that number up. Shouldn't be long before they increase that livable planet number as well. The fun part of these numbers is that this 300 billion stars and 50 billion planets is JUST in our galaxy... and the "estimated" number of galaxies in the universe is 100 billion!! And remember, that number is HORRIBLY underestimated by the Big Brains!!
Folks, if other lifeforms like us (although maybe uglier or prettier than us) don't exist in this humongus universe then I'll gladly eat my shorts. It is simply narrow minded, not to mention exceptionally egotistical, to think that we are the only intelligent lifeforms that exist (and I use "intelligent" loosely).
See http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41686017/ns/technology_and_science-space/
UK Sees Beginning Signs of 'Water Poverty'
A report has been released entitled Vulnerability to Heat Waves and Drought: Adaptation to Climate Change which shows that water could become a scarce commodity for millions (if not billions) of lower income world citizens due to climate change and a consumer demand that is rapidly on the rise.
Already in the UK, four million households are considered to be 'water poor' because of water shortage due to climate change and consumer demand which have raised tariffs on water. Water is quickly becoming out of reach pricewise for many people... and the problem is expected to get much worse.
I've been saying this for years, but it's worth repeating... water will soon replace oil as the number one cherished world commodity. I've also predicted that any future wars will be fought over natural resources due to these factors of climate change and population explostion. Anyone wanna bet?
See http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/feb/20/water-poverty-uk-scarcity-bills
Earthquake Report
12 earthquakes occurred worldwide over the past 24 hours which were 4.0 or higher.
Well, cherished readers, I'm off to Never, Never Land so you guys and gals have a great night's sleep, or a great day, depending on where you reside in the world.
Night, night and don't let the bedbugs bite!
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