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The Strange Concept of Moons
We on Earth have just one moon, but some planets have dozens of them. Not to mention others don’t have any. Can you imagine living on a planet with seven moons?
'Nero's Fiddle' Book Trailer
Many people—especially politicians—do not believe an EMP (electromagnetic pulse) attack is possible. The technology for a man-made EMP event is there, making this belief obsolete.
Penny WhitePublished 5 years ago in FuturismDay 3 Morning
I kept going back and forth in my mind, should I call it it, or should I call it her? I did build her to be in a relationship with me. I suppose I will call it, her. She did not sleep through the night, she was on a low power state. Even though she booted up, there were still a lot of updates that needed to happen so that the software was safe. Parts are cheap, very true, though that does not mean I want to keep buying new parts because of a malfunction. So I would rather her spend time downloading everything she needs to run properly.
Come AgainPublished 5 years ago in Futurism'Nero's Fiddle' Book Trailer
Chapter 39 Excerpt from Nero’s Fiddle ©2014 “Maybe another minute or two–” she stopped. She’d been aware of a noise in the woods for the last few seconds. Assuming it was nothing more than wind rustling leaves, she hadn’t been concerned about it. Until she realized there was no wind at all. She now recognized the sound for what it was: the rustling and crunching of underbrush indicating the sound of movement.
Penny WhitePublished 5 years ago in FuturismCreating a Link
As a person with no particular background in science or math I've always been interested in Quantum Mechanics. The only problem was every time I tried do research or watch a video on it, I honestly couldn't even grasp the most basic concepts. Not because it was impossibly hard, but because anyone with a degree tends to dive straight into the mathematics of how they "believe" this sub atomic realm operates. I'm no expert but I think I may be able to break the basics down in a way that doesn't require you to be a particle physicist.
Shea MatthewPublished 5 years ago in Futurism'Nero's Fiddle' Book Trailer
A writer’s group I belonged to all got together and filmed book trailers for Nero’s Fiddle. We were, by no means, professional actors, but the trailer tells a story of the potential threat of an EMP (electromagnetic pulse) attack.
Penny WhitePublished 5 years ago in FuturismObi-Wan Kenobi’s 15 Most Iconic Quotes from 'Star Wars'
After years of speculation, Scottish actor Ewan McGregor finally confirmed that he will be reprising his Star Wars role as Obi-Wan Kenobi for a new Disney Plus TV series that centers around the legendary Jedi.
Marguerita TanPublished 5 years ago in FuturismIncredible History of the Solar System
The universe is a huge place and people exist in a small part of it. The area human beings, animals, and other creatures occupy is what is referred to as the Solar System. It comprises formations which we recognize as planets, satellites that orbit these planets, and an average-sized star that we identify as the Sun. The four inner planets of the solar system are known as ‘Terrestrial Planets.’ This is because their major components are metals and silicate rocks. The other four planets are identified as ‘Jovian’ planets. Also, you can refer to them as ‘gas giants.’
Keran MourningPublished 5 years ago in FuturismTop Things I Recommend for Anyone Living in Connecticut
With constant changes to the environment all around us, it can make it difficult on a lot of what we do. With temperatures rising in some areas while others get colder, not to include drought situations and more, it is time that all of us take a look at what we are doing and how we can change things to help the environment.
Dennis McKonkiePublished 5 years ago in FuturismAre Our Prayers Heard?
Are our prayers heard and answered? Decide for yourself. If you wonder, if you don’t know, if you just don’t get that prayers DO get answered, then this is for you.
Beauty Way AgingPublished 5 years ago in FuturismMainstream 'Star Wars' Films Need to End
The entire world is sitting waiting in anticipation for the next chapter of the Star Wars Saga. A staple of Pop Culture Star Wars was brought back in 2015 for the new generation to be apart of the magic.
Kenneth BelliveauPublished 5 years ago in FuturismGod of Nature - Pan Appears During Vision Quest
I walk the beauty way, hey hey, the beauty way,hey hey, the beauty way,Sacred Dawn comes and sings to me, hey hey, the beauty way, hey hey, the beauty way, Sings me songs that set me free, hey hey, the beauty way, hey hey, the beauty way.
Beauty Way AgingPublished 5 years ago in Futurism