Book Tour: 'The Second Creation' By Kenneth S. Murray [Guest post And Giveaway Included]

It's with great pleasure that we hosting a book tour for another novel by Kenneth. Not only because this is a Sci-Fi one, but also because last time we hosted one of his book tours, we had a very good (and fun) time. For those of you who don't remember, or missed it, here is the link to the previous one: 'The Jeweler' by Ken Murray. ('The Jeweler' is' the story of Cole Hanson, an assassin for the CIA who learned the jewelry trade when he was younger...)


In today's post, we have bits of info about the book and its author as well as a guest post specially written for us by Kenneth S. Murray (the answer to a question I asked him a while ago which was "what made you write a Sci-Fi novel?") and a Giveaway. How's that for starting the week in a big way?

Enjoy!

Loup Dargent

Israelis Held As Jerusalem Christian Graves Vandalised

Israelis held as Jerusalem Christian graves vandalised (via AFP)

Police on Sunday caught four young Israelis red-handed as they vandalised Christian tombstones in a cemetery in the holy city of Jerusalem, a spokesman said. "Four Israeli Jews aged between 17 and 26, including two from settlements in the West Bank,…

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EighthDeadlySin: Hard Rock Band From Essex Will Play The 100 Club In London On 4th October

So, if you're in London on the 4th of October (and like hard rock, obviously), you now know where to go that evening.

EighthDeadlySin and a few other bands (billed as "an incredible line-up of some of the UK's fastest emerging bands") will support Japanese Fighting Fish that night.

The band is (as you might have guessed already from the title) based in Essex and its members are:

• Beth Casey - lead vocals 
• Laurie Buchanan - guitar/backing vocals 
• Chris Carter - guitar 
• Alex Thompson - drums 

When they're mega famous, do try to remember where you've heard them (and where you've heard about them) first, okay?

>> Click here to buy the tickets

Enjoy!
Loup Dargent

PS: There might still be a few cheaper tickets available through the band, so, if you want some, feel free to message Chris Carter on Facebook (mention you've heard about them through LoupDargent.info) and ask... Worth a try.

Let's Make Murdoch Tell The Climate Truth!

In 24 hours, the world's leading climate experts will release the most important report about our planet's future in decades -- but big oil and energy are rallying their worst bully to undermine this global wake up call: Rupert Murdoch and his huge conservative media empire. Let's beat back his attack by calling him out out to tell the climate truth before it's too late!

Send Books Not Guns, Taliban Victim Malala Yousafzai Pleads At UN

Send books not guns, Taliban victim Malala pleads at UN (via AFP)

Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani teen shot by the Taliban for championing girls' education has stood by world leaders at the United Nations and called for books not guns. "Instead of sending weapons, instead of sending tanks to Afghanistan and all these…

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Learning The Guitar - Let's Take It From The Beginning

It doesn’t matter if you want to play the guitar as a way to relax or because you and your friends want to form your own band, you won’t learn it all overnight and will have to set time aside to get it right. If you are new to the process, then you are going to need help and probably help that is clear, concise and easy to understand.  Finding a method that is best for you may take some research, but to ensure you stick to the lessons and practice as often as you can you have to carry this research out. As the options are so varied and include choices such as hiring a tutor, having a friend teach you or learning online you need to think it through and weigh up the pros and cons.  

Religion: Which End is Up? [Infographic]

There is no question when it comes to faith. It's a personal thing. Many people will continue to follow the religion they were born to. In some parts of the world, the masses all believe in one philosophy. Venture to other areas to find great flexibility as everyone chooses their own path. For those who believe in a religion, it is usually a source of guidance and comfort over the bumps in the road in life. Take a look around to see the diversity that is offered when it comes to spirituality.

Rich, Intriguing Differences in Philosophies
Ancient Eastern philosophies provide the foundation for many of the religious beliefs of today. Hinduism is the oldest religion to still be in practice today. It's truly a way of life with philosophies such as karma and no single defining principles. Move on to Buddhism for a journey in self-discovery as followers choose to improve themselves throughout their lifetime. Judaism hinges upon a single, all powerful deity and shares many beliefs with the relatively young faith of Christianity. While Christians have the same basis for the beginnings of their religious belief system, they diverge from the Jewish faith because of their belief in Jesus Christ as the messiah. Regardless of the particulars, there are many denominations when it comes to different faiths, providing a host of options for individuals as they choose their own road in life.

Unique Belief Systems of Today
There are many religions that are considered the tried and true, familiar to many of us around the world. However, there are interesting alternatives that may be surprising. Seicho-No-Le is a religion to calls to mind the spirituality of the Native Americans, stressing the importance of nature, those who went before us, and family ties. Like many others, one God is the pillar of this faith. The Church of Messainity is a recently developed religion that calls upon divine light for healing purposes. On the flip side, Raelism is a rather strange departure from the majority of religions in that it revolves around the belief that humans were actually created by aliens. It's up to the individual.

Kenya Mall Siege: Live Report

Kenya mall siege: Live Report (via AFP)

1323 GMT: As the siege rumbles on many Kenyans have turned out to offer donations for troops involved in the operation, as well as blood donations for the wounded. East Africa journalist Hannah McNeish, who is in Nairobi, says on Twitter: "Volunteers…

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The World of Molecular Medicine [Infographic]

Scientists are always striving to make improvements in the world of medicine. Nanomedicine is one particular area of study that is cause for growing excitement. This promising field, while still in the clinical stage, has shown positive results. Nanomedicine involves treating the affected area of the body at the molecular level. Nanoparticles, ranging in size from one to one hundred nanometers, much smaller than the diameter of a strand of human hair, are injected into the body. They can be used for a variety of purposes. Medicine can be delivered in higher concentrations at the cellular level, rather than through the blood. Illnesses can be diagnosed on the spot, resulting in immediate treatment and a better prognosis. Damaged tissues could be treated and repaired. Initial studies have proven nanomedicine can have a positive impact on the treatment of diabetics as insulin is administered much more effectively. In the area of cancer studies, patients can be diagnosed on the day of their first consultation, allowing aggressive treatments to begin immediately. Patients with brain cancer were treated in a clinical trial involving nanomedicine, showing a much higher survival rate than without the innovative treatment. Flu patients could be diagnosed during a doctor's visit, get the proper treatment, and avoid a widespread outbreak. With such positive implications, it is no wonder that the medical community will continue to move forward with nanomedicine.

The cost may be high at the present, but nanomedicine could dramatically reduce medical expenses in the long run by enhancing diagnosis and treatment alternatives. Many experts and professionals in the medical field agree that nanomedicine is definitely the new frontier in medicine. From diagnositics to the development of new tools, imagery, and cell therapy techniques, nanomedicine can blaze a trail into all fields of medicine. For those who are dealing with chronic illnesses, ranging from cancer to ALS, Alzheimer's Disease, and Cystic Fibrosis, nanomedicine offers hope. Victims of paralysis, arthritis, and serious injuries could also benefit from treatment to parts of the body that have been seriously damaged. There really is no end in sight when it comes to the potential for nanomedicine. Research continues as scientists make more advances with each clinical study, eventually making their discoveries available to the general public. Nanomedicine shines bright light for the future of medicine, one molecule at a time.

Will Robots Play A Part When We Shop In The Future?

According to most of the science fiction that gained mass appeal in the 1950's to 1960's, we are now comfortably in "the future." Not the future as in anytime after 1967. Rather, we're in the future where we were supposed to have flying cars, jetpacks, and subservient robots. Unfortunately, many of those things have not come to be. Although, we can now order a pizza online without ever having to talk to another human being, so I suppose one can consider that progress. But seriously speaking, the way something as simple as ordering pizza has changed the way we go about our business is a testament to the fact that we are indeed living in somewhat futuristic times.

The way we shop has changed more dramatically than anything else over the past couple of decades. Technology has changed rapidly and many people wonder what that means for the future of retail. From checkout clerks being replaced by self-service lanes to information desks being replaced by an interactive building directory, the way we shop and work is changing. Whether you're concerned about what that means for your job or for what your shopping experience is going to be like, here are some of the ways technology could shape our lives.

Stephen Fry: Twitter Helps Me Avoid Journalists

Stephen Fry: Twitter helps me avoid journalists (via AFP)

One of the joys of having six million followers on Twitter is never having to talk to journalists, British actor Stephen Fry said on Friday in a foul-mouthed rant against a hack who questioned whether he wrote his own Tweets. "One of the chief glories…

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Dalai Lama Weighs In On Myanmar Anti-Muslim Violence

Dalai Lama weighs in on Myanmar anti-Muslim violence (via AFP)

The Dalai Lama on Tuesday urged Myanmar monks to act according to their Buddhist principles, in a plea to end the deadly violence against the country's Muslim minority. "Those Burmese monks, please, when they develop some kind of anger towards Muslim…

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