Most Earth-like Planet Discovered

April 25, 2007

Sources:

Article: http://www.cnn.com/2007/TECH/space/04/25/habitable.planet.ap/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2007/TECH/space/04/25/habitable.planet.ap/index.htm

Picture:

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What is the issue?

The issue is that European astronomers have discovered a new planet about 142 trillion miles away from Earth. They believe that there may be possibly water and life on 581 c. 

Who is involved?

The European scientists are involved

Who is affected?

  • The scientists- they have to study and observe the planet to look for signs of life
  • Other astronomers- they also study and observe the planet for signs of water
  • People who have access to a computer and like to dream up ideas of ET- They will spread rumours of life on another planet and that it’s comimg to attack Earth

What I would do if I were directly involved…

If I were directly involved, I would first tell the public about any new discoveries that we are making and reassure the UFO freaks that there aren’t any alien races coming to attack us. After that, I would make a website so that people are aware of the new planet and with more information.


Famous Egyptian Reflection

April 24, 2007

I thought that I did fairy well though I could have annunciated my words better. I learned a lot of new things from the speeches today especially how the great pyramid originated and more about the gods. I would change my speech because it is very long and I would have practiced a bit more. Overall, it was a great experience!


Famous Egyptians Speech

April 24, 2007

 Greetings and Salutations, subjects of Egypt. I, Nefertiti the Beautiful, (in fact, my name means “The Beautiful One has Arrived”) and renowned throughout the world for my beauty. You may grovel if you wish. My cunning wits and my very existence have changed Egypt for the greater good.

I have several titles praising my beauty. And if you don’t know by now that I am Nefertiti- I will send you to be eaten by the crocodiles. Though no one knows where I was born, many ignorant fools think that I am a daughter of an army general who later became Pharaoh. Others think that I am a princess of distant China. Or even a lowly peasant! Similar to my origin, the date of my birth has long been shrouded in mystery and I intend for it to remain that way. So there.

Even though I had to go through the trials of having six daughters (two of which married Pharaohs) I still have maintained my beauty. And my weight… In fact, I am so beautiful that artisans throughout Egypt have reproduced my image. Another reason why I have changed Egypt with my amazing beauty is how I helped Amenhotep (my husband) with his new religion. By the way, we started the first religion that worshipped one god. That’s called monotheism as if you peasants did know that. Our god is Aten, the sun disk. And poo to the other gods. So as you see, without me, Egypt would not be the mighty empire that it is.

I am soooo very smart that without me…you peasants would still be worshipping the old gods. And lacking a very beautiful high priestess. And who helped Amenhotep advertise his new religion? Who exposed all you lowly peasants to the glory that is Aten? That’s right. ME! As for you petty nobles-whose statue decorates your hall? Whose pyramid in building gives travelers a landmark? Me! But the pyramid isn’t really mine…I mean, it is Amenhotep’s and he is going to have me painted in place of the god on his sarcophagus but still- I have been a great influence in the religion of Egypt during the Armana period.

As you all can see I Nefertiti, have had an enormous impact on Egypt. But did you know that after my darling husband Amenhotep passed on to Aten I ruled? Yes. I ruled under the name of Smenkhara. And after all my hard work, my arrogant husband IGNORED me after his twelfth year of Pharaoh. So I went into seclusion and returned as Smenkhara. I told you that already? Oh…sorry…Anyway. Now that you all have been enlightened, kindly go away and leave me alone! Go and build me a pyramid or something. 

 Greetings and Salutations, subjects of Egypt. I, Nefertiti the Beautiful, (in fact, my name means “The Beautiful One has Arrived”) and renowned throughout the world for my beauty. You may grovel if you wish. My cunning wits and my very existence have changed Egypt for the greater good.

I have several titles praising my beauty. And if you don’t know by now that I am Nefertiti- I will send you to be eaten by the crocodiles. Though no one knows where I was born, many ignorant fools think that I am a daughter of an army general who later became Pharaoh. Others think that I am a princess of distant China. Or even a lowly peasant! Similar to my origin, the date of my birth has long been shrouded in mystery and I intend for it to remain that way. So there.

Even though I had to go through the trials of having six daughters (two of which married Pharaohs) I still have maintained my beauty. And my weight… In fact, I am so beautiful that artisans throughout Egypt have reproduced my image. Another reason why I have changed Egypt with my amazing beauty is how I helped Amenhotep (my husband) with his new religion. By the way, we started the first religion that worshipped one god. That’s called monotheism as if you peasants did know that. Our god is Aten, the sun disk. And poo to the other gods. So as you see, without me, Egypt would not be the mighty empire that it is.

I am soooo very smart that without me…you peasants would still be worshipping the old gods. And lacking a very beautiful high priestess. And who helped Amenhotep advertise his new religion? Who exposed all you lowly peasants to the glory that is Aten? That’s right. ME! As for you petty nobles-whose statue decorates your hall? Whose pyramid in building gives travelers a landmark? Me! But the pyramid isn’t really mine…I mean, it is Amenhotep’s and he is going to have me painted in place of the god on his sarcophagus but still- I have been a great influence in the religion of Egypt during the Armana period.

As you all can see I Nefertiti, have had an enormous impact on Egypt. But did you know that after my darling husband Amenhotep passed on to Aten I ruled? Yes. I ruled under the name of Smenkhara. And after all my hard work, my arrogant husband IGNORED me after his twelfth year of Pharaoh. So I went into seclusion and returned as Smenkhara. I told you that already? Oh…sorry…Anyway. Now that you all have been enlightened, kindly go away and leave me alone! Go and build me a pyramid or something.