What’s Going On?

Today marked a momentous occasion for the United States of America. Senator Barack Obama has become the very first president in US history to be of color. He took his oath on the steps of Capitol Hill today and became the 44th President of the United States. Despite there being some delays of the ceremony at 12pm Eastern Standard Time, Obama became President automatically with or without being sworn in.

As the shift of office had come into effect, former President George W. Bush was seen off and flown away by Marine One helicopter where he was transported to Andrews AFB. He then got on board a plane headed back to Midland, TX where he was warmly welcomed by people of his hometown.

President Barack Obama has now his presidency to prove to America “change”. He will now be put to the test and see if He can make a difference to our nation. If he accomplishes great things for our nation than praise God, but if he does not promise “change” then we will see what the reaction of millions of people will be when that day comes. Nevertheless, I hope President Obama lives up to his words and will give what people have wanted for many years. May he not lose sight of his original intentions. May God bless him and our nation.

So currently, the topic of the day on CNN is all about US Airways flight 1549. Flight 1549 was piloted by Chesley Sullenberg, which took off from LaGuardia Airport. On board were 155 passengers bound for Charlotte, N.C. on Thursday around 3pm. With the investigation still pending, it was reported that a flock of geese happened to enter both turbine engines of the plane. The engines then burst into flames and the once powered airplane has become a now powerless glider. Rather than heading back to LaGuardia, Sullenberg decided to make a last ditch effort at saving the lives on board rather than risk the lives of the passengers and others on the ground by placing the plane into the Hudson River on the west banks of Manhattan.

His efforts along with the support of his crew, Sullenberg had successfully landed the plane. As the plane was now floating on the river’s surface, the 155 passengers hurried out onto the plane’s wings and some into the frigid water. Within minutes NY/NJ ferries and fire and rescue crews rushed to the scene and the passengers were helped off the plane and back onto dry land. Eventually, pending further investigation of the incident New York’s Mayor Bloomberg will present the key to the city to Captain Chesley Sullenberg.