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I've never been much for talking or writing about myself but I'll give it a shot. Simply stated I have always had an interest in space and physical science (never cared much for chemistry or biology). I've been a lifelong Star Trek fan considering we are the

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Love: 47 of 784
Love is unusual,Disbelieving and strange.It is a wonderful experience,And quite impossible to explain.Love is like a sunset at dawn,Or a unicorn giving birth to a fawn.Love is happiness,A joyous and inexplicable reeling.It's hard to explain,But it is an incredible feeling.Love is like a whisper amongst laughter,Or a dolphin g... More..
Sciences > Astronomy Predicting the future of humans inhabiting other planets: 1 of 8
With the recent discovery of a possibly Earth-like planet some 20+ light years from Earth this is a subject that will be given thought by many people (especially those who would like to build a civilization from scratch). Given many more thousands of years of technological growth at the current rate it may one day become poss... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Should the Internet be monitored and taxed by the government?: 1 of 8
Though this is bound to be an extremely touchy subject with privacy advocates and libertarians in the world the obvious answer to whether the government should monitor and tax the Internet would be yes - to a limited extent. At one time the Internet was a means for the free exchange of ideas but it has become so large and cha... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Dark stories: 96 of 662
ParanoiaDave peered between the cracks in the boards covering the windows of his apartment. They were out there waiting for Dave to lower his guard but he was prepared. He put his hand on the handle of the pistol secured on his belt to make sure it was there and tensed a bit when he felt the cool metal against his hand. Just ... More..
Sciences > Physics Is time real or relative?: 3 of 17
Does time exist without a clock?The question of whether time exists in a real or relative sense is more of a philosophical exercise than scientific and must be considered on that level.While it is true that only living beings can perceive the passage of time, the fact is that time must exist apart from those perceptions in or... More..
Sciences > Astronomy If the stars we see are really there: 1 of 5
Depending on a persons philosophical point of view the stars that are seen are not there but they were at one time. The velocity of light is a strange thing over extreme distances like those that exist between the stars, so if somebody considers seeing something that existed hundreds or thousands of years ago is something tha... More..
Sciences > Physics Time as a function of motion: 1 of 5
Time may indeed be a function of motion but more likely the opposite is probably true and motion is a function of time. The universe possesses certain natural attributes such as gravity, electromagnetic forces, and the strong and weak nuclear forces. If time is considered to be a force of nature then it becomes obvious that w... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Star Trek: 3 of 14
What would the world be without Star Trek? Without a doubt the world would be quite a different place if it hadn't been for Star Trek. The popular vernacular would be absent phrases such as "Beam me up, Scotty", Warp speed", and "He's dead, Jim". The geek community around the world would be quite a bit smaller and the science... More..
Sciences > Physics Do time machines really exist?: 4 of 18
Since the dawn of humanity time machines have existed and they will continue to exist as long as there are sentient, thinking creatures in the universe. These time machines are not the cobbed together pieces of scientific apparatus invented by some professor in his garage but the inventions of people who wish to record and pr... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety What to do if your brakes fail: 6 of 25
This is a subject that I can easily relate to because it has happened to me in a most inconvenient time and location - at the top of a hill in the winter. My job requires an extensive amount of driving in both suburban and rural areas so I realize the importance of keeping my car in safe, drivable condition and this situation... More..