Category Archives: Science

Death Watch 2025: The Americans

Posted on 5 April 2014 by Larry Russwurm

Of all the developed nations of the Earth, the US has the largest population. Of all the second round Mars One applicants, the US has the most. So it was with some surprise that I found this article interviewing some … Continue reading →

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One Thing All the SF Hollow Earths Get Wrong

Posted on 29 March 2014 by Larry Russwurm

Hollow Earths have been a part of science fiction ever since Jules Verne penned Journey to the Centre of the Earth. Edgar Rice Burroughs followed with his Pelucidar and Mike Grell’s comic series The Warlord occurred in a hollow earth, … Continue reading →

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Doctors Over Lawyers

Posted on 22 March 2014 by Larry Russwurm

In Canada the length of copyright term for an author is the life of the author plus 50 years. I am going to assume this is the same term if the author sells the copyright to a corporation. If that … Continue reading →

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Death Watch 2025: The Canadians

Posted on 15 February 2014 by Larry Russwurm

Let me first explain that I am shocked that I am able to find holes in the majority of the Mars One potential astronauts’ brief interviews. It’s true that one of my best debating tricks is to let the other … Continue reading →

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Arms Race Loser

Posted on 8 February 2014 by Larry Russwurm

Generations of kids have grown up reading that Tyrannosaurus Rex was the most fearsome predator of all time. You know – the all time nastiest and most capable predator. Well I used to buy this line of the establishment scientist. … Continue reading →

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Excuse Me, It’s Death Watch 2025

Posted on 1 February 2014 by Larry Russwurm

Actually the original rallying year for the Mars One project was to be 2023. So if I had been right on the mark, I would have started a Death Watch 2023 at that time. Getting a satellite in place around … Continue reading →

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Properly Wishing Upon a Star

Posted on 25 January 2014 by Larry Russwurm

Wishing upon a star is common practice in our society. But to do this properly, might I suggest you consult an astronomer first or at least listen to my words. One of the commonest ways to wish upon a star … Continue reading →

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Blue Bloods

Posted on 18 January 2014 by Larry Russwurm

In today’s society, much less of our culture involves royals in any form. So to prevent cultural genocide of this facet of existence I would like to share the story of the blue bloods. Early European royal families, many centuries … Continue reading →

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Death Watch 2024

Posted on 11 January 2014 by Larry Russwurm

I am taking to calling the Mars One mission that is supposed to reach Mars in 2024, Death Watch 2024. It’s stated mission is to send 24 humans to Mars with no chance of coming back. Recently Mars One announced … Continue reading →

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Walking on Water: Too Easy

Posted on 14 December 2013 by Larry Russwurm

Walking on water is one of the premiere miracles in the bible. But summing up the miracle by using that stock phrase makes it just too easy for anyone to meet or exceed that deed. If you have dared to … Continue reading →

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