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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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Recycle

I was glad to see that the local kids around my house are learning a good lesson. It seems that a bunch of them have gotten together and are cleaning up the neighborhood. They plan to take the cans they find to the recycling center and get some money for their efforts. I am all for this type of thing!

I believe that our country would be much better off if everyone did a little more in the recycling department. It’s good to know that the next generation is more aware of the problem and willing to find solutions. I believe there is some hope for this world yet!!

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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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April Fools’

Today is the day! Everyone knows that April Fools’ Day is here. That means we must all be weary of any tricks that may be played on us. I think it’s one of the funniest holidays we celebrate here in America. I recently heard about a prank that I am going to try this year.

One thing that everyone has in common is a love for free money. I am going to take some quarters and superglue them to the pavement just outside of the door to our office. I know that many of my employees will try to pick them up be left wondering why they cannot do so!! I can’t to see the results!

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BitDefender Deadlock

There is some bad news for people who use the BitDefender anti-virus software who happen to also have 64-bit Windows. A recent update caused major disruptions for these users when BitDefender quarantined several Windows files as infected. Users have complained that they can no longer boot up their machines or use any files.

BitDefender has announced that they have a fix for the problem and are working to help customers fix the damage caused. They also advise that users can use Last Known Good Configuration or System Restore top return their computer to normalcy. They also advise customers to disable BitDefender until a final update that will fix the problem for good.

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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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The Wii

Ever since November 2006, the Nintendo wii has been the best selling gaming unit on the market. Over 70 million units have been sold to date. With top games like Mario and Zelda, it has been a favorite of millions of people. The problem is that it’s sold so many units, its running out of customers. Many have predicted that its reign as top dog will soon end.

Competition from other gaming vendors like Microsoft and Sony has taken a bite out of the Wii market. Personally, I wouldn’t count the Wii out yet as they are planning to add new games this year that are sure to be good sellers. I think the video game world will be playing the Wii for a long time yet.

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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.