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Bomb Scare

The city of New York has once again become a target of a bomber. Police believe that a man in his late 40s parked a car in Times Square that was filled with explosives. Police say they found an SUV filled with such items as fireworks, propane tanks, and two 5-gallon gasoline tanks. The items were intended to be set off with two clocks.

So far the police have an unknown suspect and they are checking for leads to crack the case. The motive for the failed attack is unknown. A local vendor tipped police off about the car and probably saved many lives by doing so. Let’s hope they find this person soon!

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Another Exxon Valdez?

About a month ago, President Barack Obama lifted the ban on offshore drilling. This has opened up the coastlines of America to a new threat. This threat includes incidents like the one that happened a few days ago and is still in progress. An oil rig exploded and burned for days before it finally sank. The possibility that thousands of gallons of oil are seeping into the sea is very real.

The Gulf of Mexico has been a major site of oil exploration. One deepwater oil platform named the Deepwater Horizon exploded and killed 11 workers. The problem is that the environmental impact is still unknown. Crude oil could be contaminating the Gulf and will cause havoc if it reaches the shore. I hope the president will review the safety measures that are in place and strengthen them!

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Tigers in China

Siberian tigers are very rare. With only an estimated 300 left in the wild, they are endangered. The good news is that there are many tigers held in farms or zoos. The bad news is even those animals are in danger. Such is the case when 11 tigers recently died in a Chinese wildlife park.

Some people feel that these tigers were deliberately starved and maltreated. The tiger carcasses are worth a great deal of money if sold to dealers for their parts. Some farms may be raising the tigers in hopes of making a profit. I hope the Chinese government will crackdown on those who abuse animals for money!

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New Old Species

Salt Lake City is the proud owner of a new species that was found in the Utah sandstone. Bones of a dinosaur named Abydosaurus mcintoshi were turned up on the property of the Dinosaur National Monument. This animal was a sauropod that was a long neck plant eater. They were known as the largest land animal ever.

The bones of the skull are extremely hard to find as they were made up of tiny bones that disintegrated easily. Luckily, two complete skulls were found. The discovery is going to help scientists fill in some missing pieces about the evolution of dinosaurs and their eating habits. The bones can be seen at BYU’s Museum of Paleontology.

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Olympics

This Friday night will be the opening ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics. The event will be shown on NBC starting at 7:30 Friday night February 12. This years Olympics will be held in Vancouver B.C. and will feature the Cypress Mountain for most of the events.

I welcome this time of year and will be glad to cheer on my fellow Americans as they compete against the best athletes in the world. No matter who wins the gold, I am sure that everyone will put aside petty differences and congratulate the winning athletes.

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No Work Today

Due to the recent snowstorm, work has been cancelled for today. I was glad to hear that as I need a day off. The only real problem I have is deciding what I am going to do with the time. One thing I can do is finish this book I have been reading for the longest time. I’ll probably end up taking the kids outside for awhile to play and do a little snow shoveling. I guess I’ll see what the day brings.

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Haiti Earthquake aftermath

We have all been hearing about the giant earthquake that devastated the country of Haiti last week. My heart goes out to all those people who have suffered from the loss of loved ones, the loss of homes and businesses, and the ruination of their country. It’s hard to imagine the pain they must feel.

I am glad to report that help is on the way from almost every country in the world. It’s good to know that despite the problems, everyone has chipped in and are doing all they can to help. I know that I’ve done my part by contributing to the cause and I hope that everyone else will do the same. Together, we can make a difference!

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Immigration

Ever since the economic downturn started, there have been increased grumblings about the immigration laws. Some people wonder why the U.S. is still allowing 1.5 million new immigrants into the country when there is not enough work for the people who are already here. These new additions to our nation are now competing with Americans for the few jobs that are left.

While I would never agree that we should end immigration to our country, I would suggest that we could further limit the number of new people. That only makes sense when our unemployment rate is so high. I hope the powers that be would take a second look at this policy to see if it still makes sense.