Vulcan

author speculates on future advances, or real or imagined scientific notions are inserted into timeframes where they did or do not exit. One major characteristic which play an important role in Sci-fi novels is that of “Alienation”. From E.T. to Vulcans, we are all familiar with sci-fi extraterrestrials. Whether it’s with robot armies or actual aliens, science fictions writes often alienate humanity by introducing a foreign influence. This allows than to contrast the two groups in order to get a…

Before taking Scientology’s personality tests in Sydney and Brisbane, I knew the experience might be confronting. Nonetheless, my expectations were about to be exceeded. Stepping inside Sydney’s Castlereagh Street headquarters, I was struck by images of erupting volcanoes, Egyptian-looking Scientology symbols, and Star-Trek-style video pods. It feels like a blend of a holistic healing centre and the control-deck of the Starship Enterprise. Soon, I’m looking down at Scientology’s Oxford…

Discovering Witches Ancient legends say that there was once a woman who wanted to become a witch, so she went to the river where she waited until midnight. At that time, the devil came out of the water and asked her why she was sitting there. The woman replied that she wanted to be made a witch, so the devil told her the necessary condition. She had to dance with him during each full moon (“Mythology in Romania”). The legend has it that the woman was accepted and became a witch, just by dancing…

They all turned to look at me. My face dusted with red from embarrassment. The wannabe cowboy walked towards me with his hand extended, I shook it. "Revolver Ocelot" "Phoenix" The others said their names, well, code names in order. "Vulcan Raven" "Psycho Mantis" "Sniper…

inevitably found themselves supporting ground forces again as they had in Korea. By the end of the Vietnam conflict, the US was well on its way to streamlining its Air Defense systems and introduce more mobile Air Defense platforms in the form of the M163 Vulcan and M68 Chaparral air defense systems. It was towards the end of the Vietnam conflict in the mid 1970’s that the US began developing what was to become what we know as modern air defense weapon systems and further showcasing the ever…

Light Rail Transit (LRT) is an open transport framework like a tramway, however working chiefly along restrictive privileges of-path, with less regular stops, higher limit and higher normal paces than nearby transport administrations. Middle arrangement (focal point of the street) is proposed all through most LRT courses. Middle arrangement with side stage stops is the least complex and speediest answer for LRT operations, as it: • Lessens connection with cyclists and people on foot. • Takes…

Mythology is in my opinion an extremely fascinating subject. It’s not only about what or who a civilization worshiped, it’s about their culture the way they lived and interacted with nature based on their gods. There is more to mythology than just greek there are many others including; Egyptian and norse, Which are just two of the ones i will discuss. Greek Mythology Gods and Goddesses: There are a collection of twelve gods of the greek pantheon. The control nature and the entire…

Since the end of the Cold War, American Foreign-policy makers have declared their belief in the importance of multilateralism but, at the same time, they have often demonstrated a desire to act unilaterally . Critically discuss this statement with specific reference to Bush II administration policy towards Iraq Jan 2001 and decision to intervene in March 2003. Unilateralism could be considered as any agenda that encourages one-sided action, and America's foreign policy is almost always based…

A person’s life has been heinously taken due to no fault of their own. Family and friends of the deceased have mourned, children have lost a parent, parents lost a child, and wives lost a husband. There is no way to ease their pain but, all they want is justice but, will they get it? When the murderer is finally caught the family is elated with joy and anticipate justice will prevail. But, there’s a catch, as the suspect’s defense attorney is claiming he was insane at the time the crime was…

Juno hurries Iris down to Turnus, who’s seated by chance in a hallowed Glen. The messenger with rosy lips bestirred the king:” Turnus, your prayers have been answered at last. Aeneas and some of his men have left the camp to go to Palatine Hill and he’s arming the Tuscan countryside. Quick! Strike the camp while it is weak! Why hold back? Now’s the time for horses and chariots”. With that, she whisked away in a rainbow. Seeing her, he fell on his knees in astonishments raising his hands. “Isis,…