Sunday, January 30, 2011

Chaos in Egypt


President Mubarak has been ruling Egypt for 30 years. Since January 25, Egyptian civilians have been revolting against the government. A few days later, Mubarak assigns a vice president, Omar Suleiman. Rebellion gets worse every second, for example, many people are looting houses, prisoners escape from jail and steal the polices' guns. Even worse, the army gets involved. Tanks are swarming the streets while ranks of soldiers are marching beside them. Many civilians are desperately begging the army's protection from looters and killers. It is said that who ever left their house was shot dead. President Obama gave some advice to Mubarak saying that he should do what the people want him to do. Basically, the Egypt Revolution is between the People and the Army against the Government and the Police. The only question is, what will they do now....?

Video on Egyptian Revolution: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThvBJMzmSZI

Information received from: CNN, FOX NEWS, ALJAZEERA.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Solar Eclipse Amazes Italy

A fantastic Partial Eclipse occurred in Rome, Italy on January 4, 2011. European scientists and astronomers and skywatchers were simply surprised by the spectacular sight. "An amazing eclipse!" exclaimed Masi, a European astronomer. Many people have never seen an eclipse before, therefore, observing one is a "one-in-a-lifetime" opportunity.

Most believe that this eclipse is the best one ever seen in Europe, but lots of others can surpass this one. "I was impressed to see many casual observers trying to look at the sun," Masi said. "People were quite informed, I must say: Eclipses are among the things happening up there they like more." Luckily, the next eclipse in Europe will be seen on March 20, 2015.

A solar eclipse is formed when the moon blocks sunlight that reaches the Earth. They last for eight minutes and must be observed with special eye wear. Eye connection with an eclipse can cause blindness.Solar Eclipses are great phenomenons, therefore, I believe that there should be more frequent eclipses happening around the world.