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New Martian photos suggest flowing water
LOS ANGELES, California: New images from the Mars Global Surveyor provide evidence that
there was flowing water on the Martian surface as recently as a few years ago.
Although the new pictures do not actually show the flow of water, comparing the new photos
with old ones of the same craters shows changes in the surface that appear to have been caused by
flowing liquid.
"This is a squirting gun for water on Mars," said scientist Kenneth Edgett, who works at Malin
Space Science Systems, which operates a camera on the Global Surveyor.
The discovery is important because it is further evidence that Mars once could have or may cur
rently support life. It also could have an impact on future manned space missions to Mars having a
level of self-sustainablilitv.
"This underscores the importance of searching for life on Mars, either present or past," said Bruce
Jakosky, an astrobiologist at the University of Colorado at Boulder. "It's one more reason to think
that life could be there."
While the photo evidence strongly suggests flowing water or a liquid of some kind, it isn't defini
tive.
"Nothing in the images, no matter how cool they are, proves that the flows were wet, or that they
were anything more exciting than avalanches of sand and dust," said Allan Treiman, a geologist at
the Lunar and Planetary Institute in a published email.
Scientists recently lost contact with the Global Surveyor, and are attempting to regain contact.
SGA report: Dec. 2, 2006
By Jerry' Pohl
calendar page editor
SGA unanimously passed the Spring 2007 brought to the attention of the SGA members that
Budget after appeals. most notably including the elevators on campus have expired certifica
52958 for Psi Chi. The appeal was failed 6-11-3. tions. SGA advisor Ken Miller announced that the
SGA will he holding a Spring Club Rush January address of The Behrend College will soon be
24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dee Sieberkrob has resigned as changing its address from 5091 Station Road to 1
SGA Elections Director. Someone new is needed College Drive.
to preside over campus democracy. SGA Vice
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Quotes on Civility
"The record of a generous life runs like
a vine around the memory of our dead,
and every sweet unselfish act is now a
perfumed flower."
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public speaker
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Ohio woman indicted for microwaving baby
DAYTON, Ohio: A woman has been charged with aggravated murder for allegedly killing her
infant daughter by putting her into a microwave oven.
Medical examiners determined that a microwave was responsible for the death after noting that
there were massive internal heat injuries but no sign of external marks or burning.
"The Montgomery County coroner came to the conclusion that the injuries sustained by this baby
could have only been caused by being placed into a microwave oven and having that oven turned on
and cooking the baby to death," Montgomery Country Prosecutor Mathias Heck Jr. said at a news
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Arnold is currently being held on $1 million bond
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The results to Seto's study were shocking to most, according to Corty. It was determined that of the group
of men who were charged for possessing child pornography, 60 percent showed pedophilic tendencies. Only
35 percent of the men who had actually sexually assaulted children showed such behavior, and the same was
found for the men who assaulted adults. "It appears that being arrested for child pornography makes you
twice as likely to have pedophilic tendencies. Looking at child pornography is illegal, so the people who risk
possessing it must find it arousing or they would probably just look at regular porn," said Corty.
Absolute conclusions cannot be drawn in any situation, as there will always be exceptions, but the reality
of this specific situation is a matter of controlling unhealthy sexual urges. For those individuals who have
pedophilic tendencies, acting on them by viewing child pornography or sexual abuse of a child can be avoid
ed with the help of either medication, therapy or through support groups.
"I believe we can control our lives. If a person is addicted to smoking, they can resist the urges and quit.
The same goes for losing weight. People fight urges all the time, so this shouldn't be any different," said
Corte.
There are a number of support groups that are available for individuals who have issues controlling their
sexual desires, such Sex Addicts Anonymous (S.A.A.) and Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (S.L.A.A).
Through these groups, many individuals have been able to find the help and support they need to overcome
their compulsive sexual desires. To find out more about Seto's study go to www.camh.net.
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