Satellite To Fall Back To Earth

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News about a massive climate satellite falling to Earth has been circulating already. One might wonder if this is a hoax or for real. This, my friends, is a real deal.

The Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite or UARS is expected to make an uncontrolled re-entry to Earth within this week. It could be on Friday, 23 Sept. based on the latest estimate reports from NASA's orbital debris experts.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is trying its level best to figure where and when the plummeting satellite will enter Earth specifically. Pinpointing the exact place where the debris will hit is still not an exact science. However, scientists claim that the most of the debris will disintegrate, burn up or turn into smaller pieces as it enter the atmosphere. So, it is unlikely to hit someone seriously but the risk is still there.

Save Mother Earth

I’m running low in my creativity mileage but I don’t want to miss the opportunity to share my view about saving the only place we live in.

It’s not the perfect poem but let me share it anyway in time for Earth Day.

Save Mother Earth

by Ria C. Cervantes

The majestic world we live in

Is filled with wonders and riches.

For beyond the depths of the seas

And the summits of mountains,

Are teeming with life and natural resources.

We have taken all these for granted,

The responsibilities we have for nature

In protecting the only place we can live in

Mother Earth, as we call her.

It is not yet late.

Let us not procrastinate

To do our part

In saving Mother Earth.

Super Moon

A super moon is a phenomenon which makes the full moon appear larger than usual when viewed from the Earth. We have witnessed the super moon or perigee last March 19, 2011. Although I actually took a picture of the beautiful scene only on the 20th because I actually forgot it was super moon last Saturday. 

Taken last 20 March 2011 using an ordinary camera.

This event is not a regular occurrence; however, the last super moon was sighted last year.

Earth Hour 2011

Don't forget to participate please. We only get to do this once in a year. It would be great to do this every day at least and see the difference we can all make.

Earth Hour 2011 is on March 26! Please switch off your lights for an hour (or extend it for another half an hour more!) at 8:30 p.m, your local time.

Let's do this!

Volcano Erupts in Iceland

After a ground-shaking event happened to China two days ago, a volcano erupts in the idyllic Iceland on the same day. The FIMMVORDUHALS Volcano near the EYJAFJALLAJOKULL glacier in Iceland spewed ash clouds and steam. People in Iceland fear for flood because the eruption can cause the melting of ice.

People are being evacuated to safety in the event another major eruption occurs. This is the second time the volcano erupted in less than a month.

What's going on?

Earth Hour 2010

It will be Earth Hour again in few days time. Like the previous years, I and my family are supporting this worthy cause once again. We hope to be able to influence more of our neighbors here and friends and colleagues too.

Let's make this a success everyone. Please, remember to switch off your lights and some of your appliances at home or in the office on 27 March, 2010 at 8:30 p.m. your local time.

Mark this on your calendar and let's make it happen.

For Mother Earth!!!

The Hour After Earth Hour 2009

I know, I know... sheesh! I should have posted this "an hour after the Earth Hour event" but I got tied up with many other things so I missed to. Anyway, I all I can say is that we participated in the event again this year and never regret doing so. Some of the famous landmarks here in Dubai also participated but i don't have any photos of those. I'll show you how we went through the Earth Hour 2009. I will definitely do this again next year and the years to come! Mother Earth is soooooo getting my vote!!!

Well, you won't see much on the video except for the flicker of my mouse's light and the one from the laptop screen and a lit candle on the altar. That was the point of Earth Hour anyway, switch the lights off ;) ... and so we all did! And below are few snaps taken before the event and during the Earth Hour.

My note reminding everyone at home to support the cause.

I used my small reading lamp which is battery operated to illuminate the room.

Environment - Global Warming

Saving Mother Earth in my own little ways is one of my top priorities. I assert myself when it comes to educating people about the nature we live in and what fury we can face if we don't start taking care of it, in this instance, our very own Mother Earth.

My little gestures of saving paper, re-using what can be re-used, recycling and reducing wastage both at home and in the office are my simple ways of contributing for the betterment of the place we live in. I don't care about how my office mates tease me relentlessly for being passionate about this. I just have few words to those who don't listen - GLOBAL WARMING.

The Colors of the World

I see the sky
And it's all blue,
Like the ocean with its azure hue.

I see the trees
And they are all green
With the verdant leaves on the brim.

I see the sun
And how it glows!
Like a golden ring on a distant slope.

I see a land
With the warm shades of brown,
Which echoes warmth all around.

And I see folks like you and me.
We are part of this mystery.
The colors are rich with variety
Of people, plants, animals and nature's elements in a mould.
For these are the colors of the world.


~oOo~

I have written this poem as tribute to our Mother Earth. Let's support all organizations and causes fighting for the protection of the world we live in.

Thanks.