Paper Air Planes

On a light side, Japanese Scientists are planning to send paper airplanes into space.  After testing the theory in wind tunnels and seeing that in fact the paper planes will survive high temperatures and fast wind, the scientists want to take the planes to the International Space Station.

The science behind this is fascinating.  Especially to a person interested in Sci-fi.  From what I have read, the paper is lighter and might have less friction than the current Space shuttle. This would make re-entry easier on equipment and people. 

I know there were more serious international stories to read about, like the burning oil tanker off of Croatia or the swearing in of the new Prime Minister in Thailand.  But this one got my attention.  

Science is amazing and it is a great time to be living. I like knowing that man can have minds that are willing to try interesting new things.  Good job Japan.

Kosovo- Possible independance

Yesterday, tuesday the fifth, Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica of Serbia had problems with coalition partners signing a pack that would bring it closer to the European Union.  He does not want this pack because it would give the okay for Kosovo to break away from Serbia.

If you remember during the 90's this region of the world was in the middle of a bitter civil war, with "ethnic cleansing".  This was the former Yugoslavia.  The civil war was mainly over Kosovo.

This is a problem.  There needs to be calm in this region of the world.  The fact that the Prime Minister is having problems with joining the European Union only because of Kosovo has problems.  The European Union would give this country help with economic development.  

Let Kosovo go and develop it self into it's own state.

  If the Prime Minister let go and focused on issues that will develop Serbia, it's economy would be better off.   

Why I have not posted.

After four days of fevers and cold sweats, I can now think.  Back to blogging.