Posted on July 8 at 5:16 p.m.

This statement "If UCSB researcher Steven Giddings’ recent efforts to create black holes on Earth succeed, then you might want to read this story fast, because those black holes could very well swallow up the entire universe." is the most unfounded asinine thing that a reporter in an effort to sensationalize could have said. With a bit of research the reporter would have discovered how ridiculous this is. Our own galaxy (not the Universe) has at least 1 if not more black holes at the center. Why are we still here then? And how long would it take to swallow up not only our Milky Way galaxy (Eons) but the entire galaxy?

On UCSB Prof. Publishes Research on Man-Made Black Holes

Posted on July 5 at 5:02 p.m.

RForsyth's observations are right on. If you look at the latest map of the fire it is dated July 3rd. Not much help when you are wondering where the fire is moving. The Channel 20 news continues to be a rehash of a press conference held on the 3rd. At least some news venues reported the conference today ( July 5th) so we can get some news. You would think that with all the resources that the various agencies bring to bear that at least they would have some method of updating the information they disseminate.

On A Collection of Today's Gap Fire Press Releases