Eye on Faith

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Got $$$$$$$$$$?

Up, Up and Away! (Public Domain)

Never mind saving for retirement. Why waste time on the golf course when you could be hurtling toward Mars?

For a mere half-million, you may one day be able to board a flight to our dusty neighbor. What’s even better is that the return trip is free (possibly because it will never occur).

All this is courtesy of Elon Musk and his SpaceX Starship. If Mars seems a bit much, then you can settle for a swath around the moon. Musk intends to send tourists on that joy ride come 2023.

Resources

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/elon-musk-expects-spacex-ticket-to-mars-will-cost-dollar500000/ar-BBTskCk?OCID=ansmsnnews11

Monday, February 11, 2019

In the Pink

Pink at the 2014 Grammys (Photo by Dmileson)

Despite all the glitz and glamour of official Grammys, Pink may have received the best nod of all.

After failing to win an award at this year’s event, Pink was handed a homemade one from her children. Crafted with tinfoil, this loving tribute shared joy where it counts

the most: within a person’s intimate circle.

Resources

https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/grammy/pink-receives-homemade-award-from-daughter-after-grammys-loss/ar-BBTqiAN?li=BBxU6kX&ocid=BHEA000

Sunday, February 10, 2019

Polar bears: Where else to go?

Mother and Cub (Photo by AWeith)

As the polar ice melts, namesake bears are forced to flee elsewhere.

That “elsewhere” turns out to be Russia. In the remote Novaya Zemlya islands, residents are reporting “the appearance of dozens of polar bears.” These ursine “neighbors” are seeking food any way they can.

Everyday life is being disrupted as people fear for their lives. The bears have lost their own fear of humans and are becoming more aggressive.

Because Russia categorizes polar bears as endangered, no drastic measures have been taken yet. Authorities, however, are considering “a cull” if the situation cannot be otherwise remedied.

Resources

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-47185112