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It is interesting indeed as our Mars Rovers cruise the surface of Mars that we cannot find life. Yet we have only viewed such a little area really. The Surface of Mars is a big place and so far we are only looking on the surface.

Indeed just because you cannot see something, does not mean it is not there. It is all in where you look and what method you use to search for it? For instance the new finding recently with Aercibo;

“Arecibo Detector Is Discovering Thousands Of Galaxies

http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Arecibo_Detector_Is_Discovering_Thousands_Of_Galaxies.html

Recently in a think tank online a gentleman and fellow thinker stated; maybe intelligent life is smart enough not to want to allow us to see it? Is there intelligent life hiding from us? Interesting concept indeed, as we know that humankind devices methods and futuristic concepts to hide from itself doesn’t it? For instance here are some thoughts I came up with;

http://worldthinktank.net/wttbbs/index.php?s=72e6f05f3c75c9a262705caafcc8992f&showtopic=1046

Now then what if intelligent life is all around but kind of hiding out and observing us? Isn’t that something we might do too? So obviously this is an interesting concept for a Sci Fi author to contemplate, but what if? Crazy stuff indeed, although fun to contemplate, so perhaps you will think on this in 2006.

Lance Winslow

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The JSF or joint strike fighter will probably be the last manned fighter plane before our Air Force and Navy move towards unmanned aerial vehicles. This is because as the modern battles space of future periods becomes more net centric and faster paced human pilots will be a significant risk. For one thing they cannot take the G-forces, which will be required to get away from surface to air missiles. It does not make sense to build aircraft with lots of controls that add weight, rely on slower reaction times from humans and be limited by how many G-forces the human body can take, which will hamper and eliminate the need for super maneuverability.

The days of top gun are over much to the chagrin of the next up-and-coming fighter pilots. However it is just as well, as we can build better maneuverable aircraft out of lighter materials and save millions of dollars per aircraft. Not to mention the cost estimated at $1 million to train a single fighter pilot. Indeed, the future of warfare is going robotic either way; that is to say whether it be under the ocean, on the water, On land or in space.

Unmanned aerial vehicles will need to be programmed with artificial intelligent attack systems so that they might identify the enemy from any perspective, determined targets and fire in rapid succession without hesitation or the reaction time currently involved with human pilots. These unmanned aerial vehicles will need to hunt in pairs, groups and swarms and operate in a net centric way, while often maintaining radio or communication blackout, as not to give away their position or cause us to lose such expensive hardware. Consider this in 2006.

Lance Winslow

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Throughout history creative genius has been connected with mental illness. Edgar Allen Poe died in the streets, drugged out and dried up. Emily Dickinson created poems secluded in her room, seeing only family and a few friends. It became fashionable to suffer for your art.

Psychologists have discovered a link between those who are highly creative and the tendency to develop bipolar disorder. Indeed, the very process of creating may sometimes seem to be a manic depressive episode. When inspiration hits it is a recalcitrant child. The need to create sits at your feet and kicks its heels until you pay attention. Then, when the ideas start flowing, they come at a pace any sprinter would envy. Often it is difficult to write fast enough to keep up with the thoughts as they tumble out. Once the poem is written, or the painting is finished, there is an exhaustion. If you are not emotionally stable at the outset, it would be incredibly difficult to deal with this inspirational cycling.

When you consider the emotional turmoil the creative genius often experiences, you must wonder what possible advantages there could possibly be to creativity. In reality, these cycles of inspiration don’t occur with everyone and the benefits of exercising your creative muscles far outweigh the disadvantages.

Creative people tend to be more intelligent and curious than the average person. Pablo Picasso once said, “I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it.” Never stopping to rest on his laurels, he died in his 90’s, some of his greatest work created the last 25 years of his life. Ironically, Picasso was afraid to paint. Creative persons face their fears head on.

If you are wondering how to develop your creativity, odds are you aren’t interested in creating The Mona Lisa or writing the next Great American Novel. You are probably far more interested in how creativity will benefit you in business or personal life. If you’ve ever tried to solve a problem that seemed to have no solution or dealt with a contrary child, you definitely understand that creativity is an essential tool for success.

There are certain personality traits creative people possess that you can learn to develop and nurture. By mastering these, you will not only become more creative but your self esteem will blossom.
Someone who is creative tends to be flexible and easy going. They do not rattle easily and tend to take life in stride. They are motivated and tend to be very knowledgeable about their field of expertise. Risk takers by nature, they aren’t afraid to try new things or, when fears begin to plague them, they plow ahead regardless. These are the people who bring about change in the world.

One of the most admirable traits of the creative is the ability to be a nonconformist. It is probably also one of the most difficult to emulate. Wisdom is one of the end results of creativity, and true wisdom is impossible to achieve if you are constantly concerned with the thoughts and actions of those around you.
Creative genius is one of those rare commodities bestowed upon a blessed few at birth. Only in the last two decades have scientists been able to determine what it is and discover those who have it. However, creativity dwells within each of us and taking the time to nurture it will reap you many rewards.

Beth Ferree is the author of two ebooks and numerous print articles. She currently works as a ghost writer on a fantasy novel and as a virtual assistant for an online clothing company. Her third ebook, Tickle Your Muse, will be coming out shortly.

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