Monthly Archives: February 2012

February 27, 2012
1:06 am
by: MPax

Gangsta Cows

Until we moved, I was an East Coast city gal. I was used to being surrounded by crowds and traffic and buildings and noise. I didn’t think I could survive if I lived farther than 30 minutes from the nearest … Continue reading →

Posted in essays, photos, PMO

February 24, 2012
1:26 am
by: MPax

A Journey to the Edge

The Backworlds is now with its editor. Hooo! It’s the first book in The Backworld series featuring some colorful characters. I made a promotional badge for it. I’m really excited about this release. I think it rocks. On its heels, … Continue reading →

Posted in book, business of writing, ebooks, photos, PMO, progress, Sci-Fi on TV, science fiction

February 21, 2012
1:04 am
by: MPax

What is a Nebula?

Dust. More scientifically, an interstellar cloud of dust and ionized gases. There are nebulae which are remnants of dead or dying stars, and nebulae which are forming new stars. From dead or dying stars, there are two types of nebulae. … Continue reading →

Posted in astronomy, photos, science

February 17, 2012
1:07 am
by: MPax

Space: 2099

While researching nanoprocessors, I ran across the fact that there is a remake of Space: 1999 coming out called Space: 2099. From concept creator, Eric Bernard [brought us the new V]: After hundreds of replies from the fans on a … Continue reading →

Posted in Sci-Fi on TV, science fiction

February 14, 2012
1:07 am
by: MPax

Spider Goats

As amusing as the idea is of goats dangling from spinnerets in barns, reality doesn’t go that far. Not yet. Spider silk is attractive as a material because it is tough, elastic, strong and adhesive; tougher than Kevlar and stronger … Continue reading →

Posted in essays, science