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The worlds largest particle collider passed its first test last week in Switzerland. The test was remarkable on many levels, not the least of which was the fact that two countries, France and Switzerland joined forces on this $10 billion project that has been ongoing since 1984. For physicists, this is enormous. Within a few weeks, or perhaps a couple of month, a couple of atomic particles will be sent on a collision course around the 17 mile tunnel in what the physicists believe will be a simulation of the original Big Bang, which scientists believe formed the universe as we know it. This upcoming test will go a long way towards proving that theory. It could also provide us humans with our first glimpse at new dimensions, the proof that

dark matter

does exist as theorized as well as giving us further information on the nature of anti-matter. They collision might also cause several black holes, though scientists expect them to have a life of less than a second, and not swallow the earth as some doomsday internet pundits have predicted.

I cant profess that I know all or even many of the ramifications of this discovery. The idea of curved space still eludes me, but I think it is a phenomenal achievement by other human beings. Not the least of which is the tenacity to finance and move forward with this project for over thirty years. As a financial man, I can tell you that is no mean achievement. Perhaps never before in history has so much empirical information been so close at hand. I personally cannot get enough of this seemingly science-fiction fodder, and I could fill pages with the fractions of information I do have about the upcoming test.

But I was amused at the juxtaposition of this story in my local newspaper with a story about the United States vice-presidential nominee, Sarah Palin- same day, a couple of pages apart. It seems that Mrs. Palin, possibly the future next in line

ruler of the free world.

It seems she is a Creationist. Does anyone else see the humor in this? All right, if I was an American, I might not see it as being so funny. But really, if I made this up, no one would believe me.

By Myron Gushlak