Mysterious Electron Acceleration Explained

A mysterious phenomenon

A space conundrum

Explained

Kraken simulation

Solar winds stretch magnetotail

Energy stored akin to stretched elastic

Parallel field lines “reconnect”

Parallel field lines “reconnect”

Elastic band releases all at once

Electrons propelled toward Earth with colossal oomph

Cause of aurora?

                                                                                -JAdams

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120228152214.htm

Dancing with the Stars

12 celebrity contestants were announced

This season's cast

The usual

Relatively unknown Disney Channel star

Co-hosts and actor

Professional athlete and tennis player

Semi-forgotten TV star

Singer, singer-songwriter and Gladys Knight

Ridiculously hot dude

The usual

My personal favourite

Who do you think?

Steve Urkel

The nostalgia factor

Steve Urkel

Has to have moves

Urkel

A shoe-in for the final three

http://wehavenofriends.ca/2012/02/dancing-with-the-stars-season-14-cast-announced.html via msn.ca