The world during the posthistoric era of God’s overt (apocalyptic) reign, immediately preceding doomsday and the end of the world.
100 Items to Disappear First in case of total Collapse !
100 Items to Disappear First in case of total Collapse !
———- >>> Knowledge is Power !
Following list contains 100 items to disappear first from shops in case of total collapse, nuclear war, global disaster … You do not need all of these items to survive, i will mark the most important ones, if you are a “prepper”, you should go buy them asap.
- Generators (Good ones cost dearly. Gas storage, risky. Noisy…target of thieves; maintenance etc.)
- Water Filters/Purifiers —> IMPORTANT !
- Portable Toilets
- Seasoned Firewood. Wood takes about 6 – 12 months to become dried, for home uses.
- Lamp Oil, Wicks, Lamps (First Choice: Buy CLEAR oil. If scarce, stockpile ANY!)
- Coleman Fuel. Impossible to stockpile too much.
- Guns, Ammunition, Pepper Spray, Knives, Clubs, Bats & Slingshots. —> IMPORTANT !
- Hand-can openers, & hand egg beaters, whisks.
- Honey/Syrups/white, brown sugar.
- Rice – Beans – Wheat.
- Vegetable Oil (for cooking) Without it food burns/must be boiled etc.,)
- Charcoal, Lighter Fluid (Will become scarce suddenly)
- Water Containers (Urgent Item to obtain.) Any size. Small: HARD CLEAR PLASTIC ONLY – note – food grade if for drinking. —> IMPORTANT !
- Mini Heater head (Propane) (Without this item, propane won’t heat a room.)
- Grain Grinder (Non-electric)
- Propane Cylinders (Urgent: Definite shortages will occur).
- Survival Guide Book. —> IMPORTANT !
- Mantles: Aladdin, Coleman, etc. (Without this item, longer-term lighting is difficult).
- Baby Supplies: Diapers/formula. ointments/aspirin, etc. —> IMPORTANT ! (If you have little children)
- Washboards, Mop Bucket w/wringer (for Laundry).
- Cookstoves (Propane, Coleman & Kerosene).
- Vitamins.
- Propane Cylinder Handle-Holder (Urgent: Small canister use is dangerous without this item).
- Feminine Hygiene/Haircare/Skin products.
- Thermal underwear (Tops & Bottoms). —> IMPORTANT !
- Bow saws, axes and hatchets, Wedges (also, honing oil). —> IMPORTANT !
- Aluminum Foil Reg. & Heavy Duty (Great Cooking and Barter Item).
- Gasoline Containers (Plastic & Metal).
- Garbage Bags (Impossible To Have Too Many).
- Toilet Paper, Kleenex, Paper Towels. —> IMPORTANT !
- Milk – Powdered & Condensed (Shake Liquid every 3 to 4 months).
- Garden Seeds (Non-Hybrid) (A MUST). —> IMPORTANT !
- Clothes pins/line/hangers (A MUST).
- Coleman’s Pump Repair Kit.
- Tuna Fish (in oil).
- Fire Extinguishers (or..large box of Baking Soda in every room).
- First aid kits. —> IMPORTANT !
- Batteries (all sizes…buy furthest-out for Expiration Dates).
- Garlic, spices & vinegar, baking supplies.
- Big Dogs (and plenty of dog food).
- Flour, yeast & salt.
- Matches. {“Strike Anywhere” preferred.) Boxed, wooden matches will go first. —> IMPORTANT !
- Writing paper/pads/pencils, solar calculators.
- Insulated ice chests (good for keeping items from freezing in Wintertime).
- Workboots, belts, Levis & durable shirts. —> IMPORTANT !
- Flashlights/LIGHTSTICKS & torches, “No. 76 Dietz” Lanterns.
- Journals, Diaries & Scrapbooks (jot down ideas, feelings, experience; Historic Times).
- Garbage cans Plastic (great for storage, water, transporting – if with wheels).
- Men’s Hygiene: Shampoo, Toothbrush/paste, Mouthwash/floss, nail clippers, etc.
- Cast iron cookware (sturdy, efficient).
- Fishing supplies/tools. —> IMPORTANT !
- Mosquito coils/repellent, sprays/creams.
- Duct Tape.
- Tarps/stakes/twine/nails/rope/spikes.
- Candles. —> IMPORTANT !
- Laundry Detergent (liquid).
- Backpacks, Duffel Bags. —> IMPORTANT !
- Garden tools & supplies.
- Scissors, fabrics & sewing supplies.
- Canned Fruits, Veggies, Soups, stews, etc.
- Bleach (plain, NOT scented: 4 to 6% sodium hypochlorite).
- Canning supplies, (Jars/lids/wax).
- Knives & Sharpening tools: files, stones, steel. —> IMPORTANT !
- Bicycles…Tires/tubes/pumps/chains, etc.
- Sleeping Bags & blankets/pillows/mats. —> IMPORTANT !
- Carbon Monoxide Alarm (battery powered).
- Board Games, Cards, Dice.
- D-con Rat poison, MOUSE PRUFE II, Roach Killer.
- Mousetraps, Ant traps & cockroach magnets.
- Paper plates/cups/utensils (stock up, folks).
- Baby wipes, oils, waterless & Antibacterial soap (saves a lot of water). —> IMPORTANT !
- Rain gear, rubberized boots, etc. —> IMPORTANT !
- Shaving supplies (razors & creams, talc, after shave).
- Hand pumps & siphons (for water and for fuels).
- Soysauce, vinegar, bullions/gravy/soupbase.
- Reading glasses.
- Chocolate/Cocoa/Tang/Punch (water enhancers).
- “Survival-in-a-Can”.
- Woolen clothing, scarves/ear-muffs/mittens. —> IMPORTANT !
- Boy Scout Handbook, / also Leaders Catalog.
- Roll-on Window Insulation Kit (MANCO).
- Graham crackers, saltines, pretzels, Trail mix/Jerky.
- Popcorn, Peanut Butter, Nuts.
- Socks, Underwear, T-shirts, etc. (extras). —> IMPORTANT !
- Lumber (all types).
- Wagons & carts (for transport to and from).
- Cots & Inflatable mattress’s.
- Gloves: Work/warming/gardening, etc. —> IMPORTANT !
- Lantern Hangers.
- Screen Patches, glue, nails, screws,, nuts & bolts.
- Teas.
- Coffee.
- Cigarettes.
- Wine/Liquors (for bribes, medicinal, etc,).
- Paraffin wax.
- Glue, nails, nuts, bolts, screws, etc.
- Chewing gum/candies.
- Atomizers (for cooling/bathing).
- Hats & Cotton neckerchiefs. —> IMPORTANT !
- Goats/chickens.
*** When you stockpile the most important things, you can survive the first days to weeks without having a house or other things, you will have to hunt and fish for food because you didn’t stockpile any foods for survival.
100 Items to Disappear First in case of total Collapse
Source : PowerHour
UN recognition of Palestine brings end-times prophecy of Joel closer !
UN recognition of Palestine brings end-times prophecy of Joel closer !
If the Palestinians would know and believe-what the Bible says about the fate of Gaza, they would have much less reason to celebrate the UN recognition for their own state. “
Note that when Syria will use chemical weapons, the US will start airstrikes against Syrian troops and important targets : The result will be that Syria will launch chemical missiles against Israel, the result of a chemical strike against Israel will be a Nuclear War : Israel will use Nuclear Weapons against Damascus, this action will fulfill the prophecies of Edgar Cayce and Baba Vanga … Also several quatrains of Nostradamus can be about this war that will become the third world war.
Ps : Sorry for the “Google Translation” 🙂
PA-leader Abbas declared in his speech in Ramallah that the dream of a Palestinian state has come true. After an overwhelming majority in the UN approved the upgrading of the Palestinian Authority to non-Member State. The only few Christians with anything more than superficial knowledge of the biblical end-time prophecies, however, know that the division of Israel in the end time for over 2800 years ago was foretold by the prophet Joel, and also ultimately the result will be : A final, devastating world war and the destruction of all nations who have turned against Israel.
Like most other Old Testament prophets Joel writes about the rejection of Israel by God because of their unfaithfulness, but also about their recovery in the last days, right before the “Day of the Lord” comes. From the old texts it is clear that we are currently living in the predicted end time :
“For behold, in those days and at that time, when I once will bring back the captives of Judah (Judah, Jews = Jews) and Jerusalem, I will gather all nations and drains into the valley of Jehoshaphat, and I will there with them in judgment by reason of my people and my heritage Israel, whom they have scattered among the nations, and parted my land … “(Joel 3:1-2, NIV)
Many Bible Experts believe this ‘targeted’ by God Himself in the valley of Jehoshaphat (near Jerusalem, between the Temple Mount and the Mount of Olives) at the same time will occur when the massive battle in the valley of Megiddo, known as “Armageddon”, the greatest battle ever right to the return of the Messiah will be preceded.
God : Israel my inheritance, my country
Notice that God Himself is speaking and he Israel my inheritance “and” my country “calls (which goes much further than just” Jewish land “!), And literally to the enemies of Israel” Palestine “and Lebanon aims:
“And also, what have ye to do with me, O Tyre and Sidon (South Lebanon, the domain of Hezbollah), and all the borders of Palestine (KJV: Philistia)! Ye me give recompence? But if you want to repay me, lightly, quickly, I will recompense on your head again bring your … You have the children of Judah and the children of Jerusalem sold to the children of the Greeks (the West), that ye might remove them far from their border (area) might bring. (vs. 4-7, SV) Behold, I will raise them out of the place whither ye have sold them, and I will bring your recompence upon your head. “(Vv. 4-7, SV)
Peoples around advancing against Israel
Some time after the in verse 2 for benefit sharing of Israel will ‘surrounding nations’ (vs.12)’ advance to the valley of Jehoshaphat, “obvious to Jerusalem, Abbas again by the” eternal capital of Palestine was called, to “liberate”. Often overlooked, but very important for a correct interpretation of this prophecy, is adding ‘around’. It is therefore only to the countries that surround Israel, and who are without exception Arabic and / or Islamic and sworn enemies of the Jewish state.
In verse 15 confirms that during the “Day of the Lord ‘, the last stage of the end times will happen :
“The sun and moon are darkened, and the stars withdraw their shining.”
Egypt and Arabia destroyed
These events-whether literally or figuratively-are to be understood in many other places in the Bible the characteristics listed at the beginning of this “Day of the Lord” (Jes.13 :9-10 / Ez.32: 7 = Prophecy of the future destruction of Egypt / Joel 3:15 / 3:11 Habakkuk / Matt.24: 29 / Marc.13: 24 / Revelation 6:12, 8:12). Then God Himself will intervene :
“And the LORD will roar from Zion, and from Jerusalem, His voice, that heaven and earth will shake: but the LORD will be the refuge of his people and the strength of the children of Israel … Egypt shall be a desolation, and Edom (Arabia) will be a desolate wilderness, for the violence against the children of Judah, in whose land they have shed innocent blood. But Judah shall dwell for ever, and Jerusalem from generation to generation … And the LORD shall dwell in Zion. “(v. 16_19-21).
Muslim Brotherhood
Now that the Muslim Brotherhood, which openly seeks the destruction of Israel and the Jews, has taken over Egypt, it is not difficult to imagine that the country is already in the near future aggressive prepares and possible UN recognition of “Palestine” engages a military attack on the Jewish state to perform. In Ezekiel 32 is that Egypt will be completely destroyed (v. 15). Since this prophecy has never happened before.
Another indication that talking about a future event in the end time to go is adding “they will know that I am the LORD.” In other words, if their country is destroyed, the Egyptians will know who is responsible for this. Incidentally, according to Ezekiel also Syria (‘Assyria’, vs.22), Iran (Elam ‘, vs. 24), Turkey (Meshech, Tubal) and Edom (Arabs *) are destroyed.
* Ezekiel 25:12-13 confirms that this is indeed (Saudi) Arabia goes: “I will stretch out my hand against Edom and will exterminate humans and animals, I will make a mess of Temam unto Dedan , by the sword will fall. “Temam and Dedan are in the current Saudi Arabia.
Destruction of Babylon during the Day of the Lord !
The prophet Isaiah also added a country / region : Babel (Babylon), which in present day is Iraq. Verse 10 shows that this prophecy is about the future “Day of the Lord” :
“The stars in the heavens give no more light … The sun is darkened as she rises, the light of the moon is gone. ‘ Then I leave the world pay for her wickedness … “
In the sequel we recognize the global earthquake eg in Revelation is described. Some expositors think that the Earth literally from his job will be pushed, possibly by the impact of a large object (meteor or comet) from space :
“I make people scarcer than gold … I will make the heavens tremble, touches the earth shake from its place on the day of the Lord … The grim day of his fierce anger .… Then everyone will flee to his country of origin … Babylon is like Sodom and Gomorrah, cities destroyed by God. Never again will people live, it remains depopulated until the farthest posterity…. (Jes. 13:10-20). No Arab will save his tent … “(Isa. 13:10-20).
Wrath of God on Gaza – Syria – Jordan and Sudan
The prophet Zephaniah is very specific. On the “day of the anger of the LORD ‘will’ leave Gaza and the Israeli cities of Ashkelon and Ashdod, during the recent conflict with Hamas again the target of numerous Palestinian missiles a ‘wasteland’ and ‘depopulation’, probably as a result of the future Palestinian-Egyptian-Arab military attack.
Then God will “the land of the Philistines” (by the Palestinians as their ancestors are considered) ‘to ruin, with all residents .… The still densely populated Palestinian coastal strip will become ‘grassland’ and ‘accrue to whom Judah remain … Because the LORD their God, and will seek them out their destiny for the better. “(Zef.2)
Similar total destruction : The other attackers of the Jewish state-Jordan (“Moab” and “Ammon”), Sudan (“Nubians” (NLT) / ‘Moors’ (SV) / “Ethiopians” (KJV) and Syria (Assyria ‘) – will be destroyed also : “She rifled through what’s left of my people, their property is to what’s left of my nation (Israel) remaining” (vs.9).
Also Zephaniah gives the same double confirmation that we are dealing with future events to do: “Terrible shall the LORD against them (the enemies of Israel) being, for he will all the gods of the earth (all other religions and / or all world leaders) do waste away, and before him shall bow down, each in his place, all the coastal countries of the peoples n (SV: all the isles of the Gentiles = all continents) “(vs.11, SV + NKJV).
The Fate of Jews and Israel
In Ezekiel 36 is impressively throughout the history of the Jewish people, from the distant past to the future, is described. From verse 16 begins a flashback to the time when the people of Israel for their “evil deeds” the wrath of God upon himself and was banished to “foreign nations” and “distant countries” (vs.19). Since the Jews were not welcome and were-and still are-mocked (vs.20) because they had lost their land to their enemies.
“Thus says the Lord GOD: Vol schadenfreude, the enemy called:” The ancient mountains (lit. ‘high places’) are now one of us! “(Vs.2).
God is angry because of false accusations and conspiracy theories
In two sentences then Ezekiel foretold that the Jews everywhere would be slandered and persecuted, and the subject of all kinds (‘Zionist’) conspiracy theories and false accusations of “ethnic cleansing” and “genocide” would be:
“Thus says the Lord GOD: When you were destroyed, the people around you preyed on you .… You went on the tongue and it was rumored about you … It is said of you that you have people devour you the nations which you live by robbing their children. “(Vs.3 13)
God Himself draws however personally :
“Thus says the Lord GOD: I speak with resin drafts and anger … You are humiliated by other nations, and therefore, says the Lord God, I swear that the nations around you yourself will be humiliated … I will make you the humiliation of other nations no longer have to endure their ridicule not need to hear. “(Vs.6-7 +15)
I will bring you into your own land
It also makes very clear that God is not Israel, but the Arabs actual occupiers of the land now-with the support of all the Arabs, by the Palestinians for their own state is claimed :
“Thus says the Lord GOD: In the fire of my passion I complain Edom (Arabia) and all the other nations on. Their hearts were filled with joy and their souls filled with contempt when they took possession of my country and the pastures were spoils’ (vs.5).
“Therefore say to the house of Israel, Thus says the Lord GOD: I do not this for your sakes, O house of Israel, but for mine holy name, which you have profaned among the heathen, whither ye went …. I will take you from the nations and gather you out of all countries, and I will bring you into your own land “(22 vs. 24).
The fulfillment of that promise, the whole world witnessed in 1947-1948 when the state of Israel was founded and from around the world a massive Aliyah (return of the Jews) emerged, a process that is still ongoing.
Second part of Prophecy : The Cleaning
The second part of the prophecy has yet to be fulfilled or is about to be fulfilled (a process that can take many years) :
“I will sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean : from all your filthiness and from all your idols, will I cleanse you … Ye shall be my people, and I will be your God …. Then you will remember your evil ways and your doings that were not good, and you will loathe yourselves for your iniquities and your abominations … Then the nations that are left all around you shall know that I the LORD have rebuilt what was destroyed and planted what was desolate. “(Vv. 25-36).
Hatred against Israel does God intervene
That hatred of Israel and the desire to destroy the Jewish state ultimately the main reason is that there is a limit to God passed over and he personally intervenes clear from the prophecy in Ezekiel 35 about the “mountains of Seir” (located in the current Jordan, where 60% -70% of the population is Palestinian) and Edom :
“Because ye have eternal enmity cherished and ye have delivered the children of Israel to the violence of the sword at the time of their calamity, at the time of final settlement, therefore, as I live … Of blood will I make and blood shall pursue you, since you have not shunned shedding of blood, blood will persecute you. I will mount Seir to a place of desolation and destruction, and there exterminate anyone who comes or goes …. “(vs.5-7) With the same anger and envy which you have treated them in your hatred, will I also deal and me among them do know when I will judge you. “(vs.11)
I have your great words against me be heard
God has something to say about the known anti-Semitic and anti-Israel bluster about the “right” to a Palestinian state that today we again hear everywhere-not only in the Islamic world, but also in the West :
“I’ve heard the blasphemies which thou hast spoken against the mountains of Israel, they are destroyed, they are our (the Palestinians / Arabs) given to feed us! Yes, you have a high pitched against me excited and great words against Me stacked – I’ve heard. Thus says the Lord GOD: To the delight of all the earth will I make you desolate, as you rejoiced because the inheritance of the house of Israel was destroyed, so will I do to you: thou shalt be desolate, O mount Seir , yes Edom whole and al ‘
Again the same confirmations that this is not about the past, but the future is going to end :
“Until a perpetual desolation I will make thy cities shall not be inhabited: and ye shall know that I am the LORD.” (Vs.9). Both are never fulfilled: Jordan and Arabia are still inhabited and nobody has ever Yahweh, the God of Israel, recognized.
Overall performance :
History shows that the fulfillment of biblical prophecies ** in several consecutive sentences are written often many years and even decades or centuries-takes. This is clearly the case with the return of the Jews to their own country and by God promised ‘cleaning’, as mentioned earlier a process that possibly many years will take (think of the slowly growing group of Messianic Jews).
It is therefore impossible to say whether the large, many biblical prophets described end war during or at the beginning of the “Day of the Lord” is already very near, or still (decades?) Years in delay. Nevertheless, the ever-accelerating becoming events and upheavals in the Middle East that extremist Islamists who make no secret of wanting to destroy the Jewish state increasingly influence and power. Regular anti-Semitic and anti-Zionist statements of Egyptian President Morsi and Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan may therefore be a clear sign on the wall are seen.
** Due to the length of this article I have discussed in many previous articles known prophecies about the future destruction of Damascus (Jes.17: 1), the “Gog Magog attack on Israel (Ez.38) and the destruction of all of Israel’s enemies with possible nuclear weapons followed by the return of the Messiah (Zech.12 14) omitted.
End-Times Prophecy of Joel
Source : Xander
20 Super Volcanos To Watch !
20 Super Volcanos To Watch !
- Yellowstone – Wyoming, US
- Long Valley – California, US
- Valles Calderas – New Mexico, US
- Lake Toba – Sumatra, Indonesia
- Taupo – New Zealand
- Aira Caldera – Kyushu, Japan
- Siberian Traps – Russia
- Bardarbunga – Iceland
- La Garita Caldera – Colorado, US
- Kikai Caldera – Osumai, Japan
- Mount Aso – Kyushu, Japan
- Mount Tambora – Sumbwawa, Indonesia
- Campi Flegrei – Napels, Italy, EU
- Baekdu – China & North Korea
- Whakamaru – New Zealand
- Snowdonia – United Kingdom, EU
- Lake District – United Kingdom, EU
- Glen Coe – United Kingdom, EU
- Cerro Galan – Argentina
- Bennett Lake – British Columbia, Canada
20 Super Volcanos To Watch
Egypt Votes Yes to Sharia Law !!!
Egypt Votes Yes To ShariaH Law !!!
Egypt’sMuslim Brotherhood got the constitution it wanted, so it claims. After two controversial rounds of voting, the brotherhood unofficially declared a win, with 64 percent support, for the Islamic-backed constitution. The country’s election commission—which has reliably tallied accurate results for past elections—will announce the official outcome tomorrow.
Opposition groups already dispute the Brotherhood’s alleged win, calling for an investigation into claims of voter fraud. While Islamist President Mohamed Morsi and his party pushed the constitution under the guise of bringing unity and stability to Egypt, the legitimacy of the redesigned government framework may be weakened by a low voter turnout of 32 percent and claims of voting violations.
Is this the “new time” that the Mayans predicted ???
“The referendum is not the end game. It is only a battle in this long struggle for the future of Egypt,” said the National Salvation Front, the main opposition group. “We will not allow a change to the identity of Egypt or the return of the age of tyranny.”
The opposition claims the new constitution seeks to enshrine Islamic rule in Egypt and accuses the Islamists of trying to monopolize power.
Critics say it does not sufficiently protect the rights of women and minority groups and empowers Muslim clerics by giving them a say over legislation. Some articles were also seen as tailored to get rid of Islamists’ enemies and undermine the freedom of labor unions.
The latest political battle began with Morsi’s Nov. 22 decrees that gave him powers to protect the Islamist-dominated panel writing the constitution and dismiss the country’s top prosecutor, a holdover from the Mubarak era.
Although Morsi subsequently rescinded the powers that gave him immunity from judicial oversight, his decision to replace the prosecutor general was viewed by many in the judiciary as trampling over their powers. Hundreds of prosecutors held a rally Sunday demanding the new, Morsi-appointed prosecutor general quit, days after he retracted his resignation claiming it was rendered under pressure.
The prosecutors said in a news conference that they will be on strike until he quits. Scores of lawyers who support Morsi’s decision held an earlier rally, demanding that the top prosecutor stay, and accusing the opposition of being “thugs.” One major concern in the aftermath of the constitutional turmoil is Egypt’s deteriorating economy, which has been battered by the two years of turmoil and taken an added hit from renewed violence recently.
Adding to the anxiety, state television reported on Saturday amidst voting on the referendum that the central bank governor had resigned, then retracted the report. The governor turned up at a meeting of the government’s economic team Sunday in an apparent attempt to quell nervousness over the state of the economy. The government stressed the urgency of stability.
“The financial and economic situations are dire,” government spokesman Alaa el-Hadidi said, according to comments published by the state news agency MENA. With the referendum behind, el-Hadidi said economic policies must be at the center of attention, adding that the government will work to improve the investment environment to attract foreign investors.
The government had to postpone a request for $4.8 billion of IMF loans, putting off unpopular tax increases and reforms to after the referendum for fear they would only stoke political tensions. A day before the official results of the constitution are expected, the opposition front said it filed complaints to the country’s top prosecutor and the election commission asking for an investigation.
“The results of the referendum are for sure because of the rigging, violations and mismanagement that characterized it,” the National Salvation Front said. It alleged the vote was marred by lack of complete judicial supervision, which led to overcrowding that pushed down the voting rate. It also charged there was interference by those who were supposed to be supervising the vote, with some instructing people to vote “yes.” Many judges who traditionally supervise elections boycotted supervising the vote.
“We don’t think the results reflect the true desires of the Egyptian people,” Khaled Dawoud, the front’s spokesman, told The Associated Press. However, the Brotherhood insisted violations were limited and should not affect the referendum’s integrity. The Freedom and Justice Party, the Brotherhood’s political arm, said it hoped the passage of the constitution would be a “historic opportunity” to heal Egypt’s divisions and launch a dialogue to restore stability and build state institutions.
If the violations are considered serious enough, there could be new votes in some areas that alter the results slightly. The referendum was conducted in two stages with the first vote on Dec. 15 and the second on Saturday. The Muslim Brotherhood and some media outlets have accurately tallied the outcome of past elections by compiling numbers released by electoral officials at thousands of individual polling stations shortly after voting closes.
Turnout for the vote was 32 percent of Egypt’s more than 51 million eligible voters, according to the Muslim Brotherhood. That was significantly lower than other elections since the uprising ended in February 2011. The opposition has pointed to the low turnout as well as allegations of violations in the voting to cast doubt on the legitimacy of the referendum. The Brotherhood said 64 percent voted “yes” to the constitution in a tally of both stages of voting. For Saturday’s second stage only, the Brotherhood said 71 percent of those who voted said “yes” with 99 percent of polling stations accounted for. Read The Full Article.
Egypt Votes Yes to Sharia Law
Source : Associated Press
New Earth ? Potentially habitable planet discovered !
A New Earth ?
Potentially habitable planet discovered orbiting nearby star similar to our sun !
Astronomers have discovered that the closest Sun-like star, Tau Ceti, is orbited by five planets, one of which is in the “habitable range”. If its existence is confirmed, the planet could be the closest potentially life-harboring world to our own.
Tau Ceti, twelve light years away, belongs to the same G-type yellow main-sequence class as our sun, which is relatively rare – only one in 25 stars has the same properties. Its planets were detected not by direct observation, but by calculating the slight gravitational tug these as-yet-unseen planets exert on the orbit of their star. Previously, these star ‘wobbles’ could not be clearly separated due to a multitude of other factors, but scientists at several universities in the UK and the US, say they have cleared the ‘noise’ with sophisticated new techniques and have found five planets.
“This discovery is in keeping with our emerging view that virtually every star has planets, and that the galaxy must have many such potentially habitable Earth-sized planets. They are everywhere, even right next door,” said a statement from Steve Vogt, of the University of California, Santa Cruz, who is the co-author of the discovery, due to be published by the reputable journal Astronomy and Astrophysics.
One of the planets, tentatively designated HD 10700e, appears to be in the so-called “Goldilocks zone”, the relatively small corridor where temperatures are just right for water to remain liquid, and for life to possibly flourish. It is two to six times the size of the Earth, weighs five times as much, and orbits its sun every 168 days. Tau Ceti is three times as far away as the closest star system to our sun, Alpha Centauri. Earlier this year, astronomers confirmed that Alpha Centauri contains a planet, but with a temperature of 1,200 degrees Celsius it is unlikely to host life.
Potentially habitable planet discovered
Yet it is too early to believe that HD 10700e is an Earth-like paradise, waiting for us to arrive. It is not clear what it is made of, and what gases its atmosphere contains. Some scientists remain to be convinced it exists at all.
“They’re really digging deep into the noise here,” Sara Seager, an astronomer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, told Science magazine, referring to the techniques used by the scientists. “The astronomical community is going to find it hard to accept planet discoveries from signals so deeply embedded in noise.”
The astronomers behind the project themselves say the discovery may take as long as ten years to confirm, and insist they published the findings to attract others to studying Tau Ceti. But the existence of HD 10700e should be relatively easy to confirm, compared to other potential planet candidates. “Tau Ceti is one of our nearest cosmic neighbours and so bright that we may be able to study the atmospheres of these planets in the not-too-distant future,” James Jenkins, of the Universidad de Chile and the University of Hertfordshire, said in a statement.
There are currently 854 planets confirmed by observation outside our solar system, but only a few of those could potentially support life.