[ IP ] Ski Pluto !

Dear readers, 
 
 On the occasion of Pluto's re-establishment as a Planet we have dedicated this month's issue entirely to it and its colorful history. 
 
 On the following pages you will find an exclusive report on the new `` Methan Snows'' ski resort in Plutos equatorial regions. Also our journalists did not neglect Plutos important role in culture and popular science, so the pieces `` Pluto- The dog and the God'' and `` The diminishing of a Planet'' will shed light on this historic subject. Furthermore you will find an exposé on Dr. Jim Fahrthing the elusive billionaire responsible for Plutos surprising but much deserved re-elevation to Planetary status. 
 
 It is my sincere belief that we should all take Plutos moving story to heart and mind and let it stand as a role model for future generations. Pluto's relatively short history was full of tragedy, from it's late discovery in 1930, its foreboding name and the loss of it's status as the 9th planet in the solar system to the botched attempts of terra forming earlier in this century. 
 None the less, Pluto has not only rebound from these hardships but is currently the most popular ski-destination in the universe settled by man -even if that encompasses only our solar system so far. Further more the tiny planet was also recently declared Person of the Year by Times magazine, the first time a celestial body has received such honors. 
 
 So let Pluto guide us through any hard times life may throw at us, 
 
 sincerest greetings 
 
 Tammio Tammio 
 *Editor-in-chief of National Geographic Magazine* 
 
 

