Author Archives: Gary Lester

Billions and Billions of…Diamonds!

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Gary Lester

Interesting news this week: Russia just unveiled a long held state secret to the world. Apparently, 35 million years ago a large meteorite fell in a region of Russia near Siberia. The site is known as the Popigai Astroblem. The … Continue reading →

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Marooned on Planet X – Part 8

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Gary Lester

In our last episode, the crew of the Galactic Space Destroyer, Pickett, just learned that they destroyed two Corpellian cruisers. Their celebration is short-lived, however, when they learn that the Corpellians know that they are stranded. The Corpellians are now … Continue reading →

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The Con Game

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Gary Lester

Every year, dozens of Science Fiction Conventions, i.e. “cons” make their way around the country. One of the biggest, DragonCon, recently concluded in Atlanta. Cons are one of the wonders of the world. In each con hosting city, writers and … Continue reading →

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Marooned on Planet X – Part 7

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Gary Lester

In our last episode, the crew of the Galactic Space Destroyer, the Pickett, tries to make due with being stranded on the mysterious Planet X. The destroyer’s systems are beginning to function, thanks to the solar power array being fully … Continue reading →

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“And All I Ask is a Tall Ship and a Star to Steer Her By”

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Gary Lester

Famous words written by John Masefield, but now the subject: Stars. How important are stars to the fabric of human existence? Stars have been woven into the framework of our daily life. At the dawn of civilization, stars were there … Continue reading →

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Marooned on Planet X – Part Six

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Gary Lester

In our last episode, the crew of the Galactic Space Destroyer, Pickett, began to set up in the shadow of their ruined ship on the mysterious, Planet X. The crew watched as the two coffins from the fatalities at the … Continue reading →

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Curious about Curiosity?

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Gary Lester

NASA’s latest mission to Mars seems to be a great success so far. Much of the world is curious about this little rover sent to the red planet. It is interesting to note that no one ever heard about Curiosity … Continue reading →

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Marooned on Planet X – Part Five

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Gary Lester

In out last episode, The Galactic Space Force destroyer, the Pickett, crashed on a small island on the mysterious Planet X. A strange cloud came by and put out the fires caused by the crash landing. The same rainstorm cooed … Continue reading →

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Stonehenge

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Gary Lester

Perhaps one of the most fascinating places in the world is Stonehenge. The tall stones could have stood there for over five thousand years.         As a page devoted to science fiction, we can think of many, … Continue reading →

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The God Particle

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Gary Lester

Much has been made of the Higgs boson tests at CERN this past week. Is the particle discovered the actual “God” particle? Do these tests prove anything? What does the future hold? If the reader watched the video posted on … Continue reading →

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