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The Haunting Beauty of NGC 3190 —A Deadly Supernova Factory
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This magnificent galaxy inspires us, again, to ask: does advanced life exist there? The fact that we have no proof of intelligent life elsewhere in the universe may simply mean that intelligent civilizations have all too finite lifetimes. NGC 3190 is a spiral galaxy of unbearable beauty in the constellation Leo. It was discovered by William Herschel in 1784. In 2002, astronomers uncovered one supernova in March in the southeastern part and then another team uncovered a second supernova on the other side two months later -sure destroyers of vicinity-based life.
The spectacular image below is the “Trio in Leo.” There is actually a fourth member of this group which not shown- but the group also goes by another catalogued name of “Hickson 44.” These galaxies are estimated to be 60 million light years away. The galaxy furthest to the left is an elliptical galaxy (NGC 3193) and is fairly devoid of detail. The top center of the image features NGC 3190. 
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The Haunting Beauty of NGC 3190 —A Deadly Supernova Factory

This magnificent galaxy inspires us, again, to ask: does advanced life exist there? The fact that we have no proof of intelligent life elsewhere in the universe may simply mean that intelligent civilizations have all too finite lifetimes. NGC 3190 is a spiral galaxy of unbearable beauty in the constellation Leo. It was discovered by William Herschel in 1784. In 2002, astronomers uncovered one supernova in March in the southeastern part and then another team uncovered a second supernova on the other side two months later -sure destroyers of vicinity-based life.

The spectacular image below is the “Trio in Leo.” There is actually a fourth member of this group which not shown- but the group also goes by another catalogued name of “Hickson 44.” These galaxies are estimated to be 60 million light years away. The galaxy furthest to the left is an elliptical galaxy (NGC 3193) and is fairly devoid of detail. The top center of the image features NGC 3190. 

(via dailygalaxy)

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So cute your brain might explode.

So cute your brain might explode.

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Josh Groban ticket available…

I have to admit, I favor Chris the most of the Groban brothers (as if that was ever called into question). I got curious about Josh because of all the blabber on Chris’ blog. I had to know what the deal was about him. Now, I know what you’re thinking… “But he’s been around for like 10 years, how do you not know about him!??!” It’s simple. I listen to artists like Slipknot, Hatebreed, Marilyn Manson etc. Need I say more? I don’t watch a whole lot of movies either, which is why I missed him singing on movies like Troy and Polar Express.

I tried so hard to get into Josh’s music because I love the power of his voice. He’s pretty funny more often than not and he’s not terribly hard to look at. I tried! I really did! So, I bought a ticket, thinking that I’d really get into his style and really love his concert.

I’ve seen a lot of ugliness the past couple of days from *SOME* of his fans. Not all, a lot are very cool. There’s just a certain level of disgust I can handle before I need to walk away. I reached my point when I saw an explosion of malice and unjust egotisim when he jokingly tweeted about having a substitute in Portland. I can’t do this anymore.

I don’t care about making money off of this ticket. I don’t even know if it’s legal to do that anyway. It hurts to lose $86 but whatever.

So… a nosebleed ticket for his concert in Madison Square Garden is available. I have a picture to prove it if necessary. I don’t want to see a ticket go to waste. I should have spent the $17 for the opportunity to… return?… the ticket via Ticketmaster but I was in financial straits at the time.

Please let me know if you or anyone you know wants this. Thanks.

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8/28/2011
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Why Do We Do This to Ourselves?

I’ve noticed that when something upsets me, like a blog or a series of tweets, I can’t stop reading until I’ve seen the whole thing. Other women do this too. Why do we do this to ourselves? It’s like we become the world’s biggest masochist and we just keep inflicting pain upon ourselves! Do we not have a level where we just can’t take it anymore and stop digging through whatever is upsetting us?

An argument is one thing. You generally know where that started so it’s no mystery. So, maybe I’m answering my own question here. Do we torture ourselves when reading messages because we have a profound curiosity and desperate need to comprehend the issue? Or are we just downright nosey for no reason? 

I wish, for the sake of my blood pressure and stress level, I could quit abusive habits.

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Back in my day, we had nine planets.
And I don’t care what you say, I’m sticking to it. Pluto will always be a planet to me. Today’s children grow up never knowing the glory that once was Pluto — and that saddens me. This shirt, and many more, can be found at SnorgTees.

 I’m a 20 something. I should *NOT* have the misfortune of already saying that phrase. *shudders*

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Back in my day, we had nine planets.

And I don’t care what you say, I’m sticking to it. Pluto will always be a planet to me. Today’s children grow up never knowing the glory that once was Pluto — and that saddens me. This shirt, and many more, can be found at SnorgTees.

 I’m a 20 something. I should *NOT* have the misfortune of already saying that phrase. *shudders*

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The Most Important Part of a Plan….

Is to think it through apparently.

I caught a cricket *gag* and put it on one of my guyfriend’s shoulder during our picnic tonight. He grabbed it and ate it. Talk about one-upping!

I… the female that I am… thought he would freak out. Mostly because that’s what *I* would do.

Never underestimate men.