Author: Ed Straker
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells…
Dear Herald Readers, First of all, let me apologise for not bringing this issue to you earlier. You may have read about the recent discovery of an Earth-like planet that might possibly support life. Kepler-22b was initially discovered by our research team in 2009 and we have been working with the senior scientists in NASA to investigate the possibility that this planet, roughly two and a half times the size…
Furlough Woes
Dr Jackson is still ‘seconded’ to McMurdo Sound and the role of Problem Page ‘Uncle’ for this month has been taken over by Cmdr Straker. Dear Dr. Jackson, My girlfriend and I are planning to go away together on holiday for a month, in April next year. I really fancy a trek through the Amazon jungle , whereas she wants to idle the time away on a beach in Spain….
Commander Ed Straker reads your stars:
Commander Ed Straker reads your stars: The October horoscope: Pluto re-enters with a vengeance this month. Havoc ensues as its near collision with Sedna affects all the rest of the planets, throwing all the forecasts into complete disarray. I accept no responsibility for the accuracy of these forecasts, as the events out in the darkest reaches of the Solar System are likely to inadvertently alter my readings. Capricorn: 22nd Dec…
Ed Straker Reads Your Stars
Oh sod it. Make your own star signs this month. I am taking a well-earned break. You require a 6 sided die. Take one section at a time, roll the die to create your own astrological chart for September. A1. 1. Mercury has moved into ascension with Venus in retrograde thus ensuring ……… 2. Venus is moving into conjunction with Mars resulting in ……. 3. Jupiter’s influence on the tidal…
Stories and Additions
September brings you one of our richest issues so far and a few additions to this broadsheet: After the grand finale of Spyder’s “Clouds and Shadows” in our last issue, I am very satisfied to announce her new serial “Circles“. The two are by the way not connected, in case some among you wonder. As before, a riveting storyline, realistic characters, excellent dialogue and romantic relationships are the outstanding qualities…
News on the Dragon*Con 2011 by Anthony Taylor
The UFO panel at Dragon*Con 2011 was great! And well attended, I think there may have been 60 or so people there. Alec Peters of Propworx joined me on the panel and was a great addition to the proceedings. After a power point presentation on the original series and some rare behind the scenes photos, Matthew Gratzner (upcoming UFO film Producer and Director) phoned in to update us on how…