Wednesday, March 23, 2005
A Compromise on Abortion
The topic of abortion currently tops the list of the most controversial issues in America. But recent developments in the University of California-Berkeley may offer a compromise that’ll satisfy both sides. Instead of destroying the fetus, doctors would begin to use cryogenic freezing to preserve it until it’s ready for life again.
Whether you currently consider yourself pro-life or pro-choice, you may be relieved to know that you can be both. It is now possible to defend a woman’s right to her own body without sacrificing a baby’s life. And it is possible to defend a child’s life without denying a woman’s right to her own body. If the woman decides that she can’t bare the child right now, the doctor would simply freeze it without destroying it. The frozen baby can either be reconnected at a later time to the same woman, or offer for adoption where another mother will bare the birth. This way a woman can be free with her body while the life of the baby is not endangered.
Historian Nikolai Gurevich offers his opinion on the benefits of cryogenic freezing from a historical perspective. “Often, scientists and historians want to know specific details about people in the past. Things like the physical feature are basic inquiries. Many thousand years from now, people may wonder what we look like in the 21st century. Scientists can easily decide ‘hey let’s warm this baby up’ and grow it into a human and see how human develop over the centuries. If they had this technology two thousand years ago, we’d know if Jesus was black or white.”
While some argue against this idea, calling it “too optimistic and offers no real solutions,” doctors, scientists, and the public are in general supportive of this idea.
Whether you currently consider yourself pro-life or pro-choice, you may be relieved to know that you can be both. It is now possible to defend a woman’s right to her own body without sacrificing a baby’s life. And it is possible to defend a child’s life without denying a woman’s right to her own body. If the woman decides that she can’t bare the child right now, the doctor would simply freeze it without destroying it. The frozen baby can either be reconnected at a later time to the same woman, or offer for adoption where another mother will bare the birth. This way a woman can be free with her body while the life of the baby is not endangered.
Historian Nikolai Gurevich offers his opinion on the benefits of cryogenic freezing from a historical perspective. “Often, scientists and historians want to know specific details about people in the past. Things like the physical feature are basic inquiries. Many thousand years from now, people may wonder what we look like in the 21st century. Scientists can easily decide ‘hey let’s warm this baby up’ and grow it into a human and see how human develop over the centuries. If they had this technology two thousand years ago, we’d know if Jesus was black or white.”
While some argue against this idea, calling it “too optimistic and offers no real solutions,” doctors, scientists, and the public are in general supportive of this idea.
Saturday, March 19, 2005
US Considers Solar Powered Missiles
WASHINGTON-The United States Defense Department is considering the use of solar powered missiles in upcoming military conflicts with Iran. Officials believe that these missiles may become future weapons of choice because they would require very little maintenance.
The US had been trying to develop “live” missiles for the past three decades. The idea behind “live” missiles is that they would upgrade themselves, and become more effective without the need for human intervention. Development in biological warfare seemed like a good candidate at first, but it actually becomes less effective as people become immune to the agents. The idea of solar powered missiles takes a completely different approach. Instead of trying to make the components of the missile more efficient, developers would seek to make the “fuel” become naturally more effective.
Chairman of the Solar Power Firearms (SPF) project explains. “After the first solar powered missile strikes, it will release a chemical to destroy part of the ozone layer. The thinner ozone layer would allow more sunlight to enter into the atmosphere, so that the next missile launched will have more sunlight to fuel it. The second missile will also destroy a part of the ozone layer, which would ensure that the third missile is even more powerful. With each missile launched, the power of the next missile is guaranteed to be higher without any need for upgrades.”
Having more “fuel” even gives the missile unforeseen benefits. With more intense sunlight, the missiles are able to fly even higher than before, which allow them to gather even more sunlight, so the growth is almost exponential. Flying higher also serves a defensive purpose. Higher-flying missiles are less likely to be shot down by enemy interceptors. Also, because it’s solar powered, it is EPA approved as environmentally friendly.
The US had been trying to develop “live” missiles for the past three decades. The idea behind “live” missiles is that they would upgrade themselves, and become more effective without the need for human intervention. Development in biological warfare seemed like a good candidate at first, but it actually becomes less effective as people become immune to the agents. The idea of solar powered missiles takes a completely different approach. Instead of trying to make the components of the missile more efficient, developers would seek to make the “fuel” become naturally more effective.
Chairman of the Solar Power Firearms (SPF) project explains. “After the first solar powered missile strikes, it will release a chemical to destroy part of the ozone layer. The thinner ozone layer would allow more sunlight to enter into the atmosphere, so that the next missile launched will have more sunlight to fuel it. The second missile will also destroy a part of the ozone layer, which would ensure that the third missile is even more powerful. With each missile launched, the power of the next missile is guaranteed to be higher without any need for upgrades.”
Having more “fuel” even gives the missile unforeseen benefits. With more intense sunlight, the missiles are able to fly even higher than before, which allow them to gather even more sunlight, so the growth is almost exponential. Flying higher also serves a defensive purpose. Higher-flying missiles are less likely to be shot down by enemy interceptors. Also, because it’s solar powered, it is EPA approved as environmentally friendly.
Monday, March 07, 2005
Global Warming a “Duty”
KENTON COUNTY, KY –Louisiana representative Billy Tauzin declared global warming a “duty.” Speaking in front of a small crowd, he explained why fear of global warming is baseless, and elaborated on why global warming is actually beneficial.
The crowd rose up and cheered as Tauzin insulted the environmentalists. “First of all, the environmentalists who say global warming will result in floods are saying it because they are uneducated fundamentalists. Anyone beyond the fourth grade will know that ice takes up more space than water. When global warming melts the ice, it would actually expose more land due to the water taking up less space”
He continued to explain how the phenomenon would help animals across the globe. “The warmer weather will benefit animals all over the world. Polar bears and seals need to eat large amounts of arctic fish to develop enough fat to keep warm. If the weather were warmer, they would need to eat less fish, thus ensuring a larger fish population. The larger fish population would better support the predators of the sea, so less shrimp will be eaten, thus resulting in a larger shrimp population. One thing results in another, and in the end all animals benefit”
Tauzin concluded his speech by asking his listeners to take part in making global warming possible. “And finally global warming will ensure that farmers have longer farming seasons thus producing more food. So I ask all of you, to take part in this campaign. Go tell the environmentalists that they are wrong. Go tell Congress that they do not need to fear. And go tell your neighbors to join the campaign, because let’s be honest my friends; global warming is not our enemy, it’s our duty.”
The crowd rose up and cheered as Tauzin insulted the environmentalists. “First of all, the environmentalists who say global warming will result in floods are saying it because they are uneducated fundamentalists. Anyone beyond the fourth grade will know that ice takes up more space than water. When global warming melts the ice, it would actually expose more land due to the water taking up less space”
He continued to explain how the phenomenon would help animals across the globe. “The warmer weather will benefit animals all over the world. Polar bears and seals need to eat large amounts of arctic fish to develop enough fat to keep warm. If the weather were warmer, they would need to eat less fish, thus ensuring a larger fish population. The larger fish population would better support the predators of the sea, so less shrimp will be eaten, thus resulting in a larger shrimp population. One thing results in another, and in the end all animals benefit”
Tauzin concluded his speech by asking his listeners to take part in making global warming possible. “And finally global warming will ensure that farmers have longer farming seasons thus producing more food. So I ask all of you, to take part in this campaign. Go tell the environmentalists that they are wrong. Go tell Congress that they do not need to fear. And go tell your neighbors to join the campaign, because let’s be honest my friends; global warming is not our enemy, it’s our duty.”
Saturday, March 05, 2005
Saudi Arabia Jihad Rangers
Egypt has recent released the first comic book featuring Arab Superheroes, and it's a major hit for the children. Inspired by the comic, which subtly promotes antagonism of the West, some are taking this idea one step further.
In Saudi Arabia, private filmmakers are starting to make tv series like the "Jihad Rangers." It resembles a once popular American tv series "Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers" except instead of five Power Rangers, there'll be six Jihad Rangers.The serie shows six average Muslim teens in their fight against the Yankhis.
Though there are female fighters in the team, they often just show support to the male fighters who risk their lives fighting the evil Yankhis robot army.
In Saudi Arabia, private filmmakers are starting to make tv series like the "Jihad Rangers." It resembles a once popular American tv series "Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers" except instead of five Power Rangers, there'll be six Jihad Rangers.The serie shows six average Muslim teens in their fight against the Yankhis.
Though there are female fighters in the team, they often just show support to the male fighters who risk their lives fighting the evil Yankhis robot army.
Man Fined With $20 billion For Giving Away Yeast Starter
San Francisco, CA- Harold Lee was stunned to find out that he was being sued $20 billion for giving away yeast starter. Yeast is a fungus used in bread that cause the dough to rise. If preserved correctly any piece of the dough would contain the yeast starter and could be saved for later use.
Yeast Bay Yeast Producer, DJ Blake explains the reason for the lawsuit."Our scientists invested a lot, both in money and time to find the right conditions to cultivate the yeast. We fully understand that once it's made, water and flour would allow it to grow continuously. But if someone were to give away part of the dough that contains the yeast starter, it will damage our company."
Co-Producer Phil T Rich further elaborated. "This is essentially stealing because his friend did not buy the yeast starter. You wouldn't steal bread from a grocery store, right? This is the same thing."
But Harold Lee countered the remarks. “It’s absolutely outrageous to compare this to stealing bread. I bought the yeast starter legally, used it to make bread, and gave my friend some of the dough that I’d wash out anyways. I fail to see how that should be in any ways illegal.”The
hearing will begin March 15.
Yeast Bay Yeast Producer, DJ Blake explains the reason for the lawsuit."Our scientists invested a lot, both in money and time to find the right conditions to cultivate the yeast. We fully understand that once it's made, water and flour would allow it to grow continuously. But if someone were to give away part of the dough that contains the yeast starter, it will damage our company."
Co-Producer Phil T Rich further elaborated. "This is essentially stealing because his friend did not buy the yeast starter. You wouldn't steal bread from a grocery store, right? This is the same thing."
But Harold Lee countered the remarks. “It’s absolutely outrageous to compare this to stealing bread. I bought the yeast starter legally, used it to make bread, and gave my friend some of the dough that I’d wash out anyways. I fail to see how that should be in any ways illegal.”The
hearing will begin March 15.
