Blown Away, Not Bored

Hoverboards, a near reality
Rahman Mohamed

Retrieved from Hendo Hover 19 August 2015

Once upon a time there was a prediction: In 2015 hoverboards will be the preferred mode of casual travel around the worldwide.   They might not be in stores today but the time is close.

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Bring on the Biometrics: The Security of the Future

Fingers: using the key or become the key?
Rahman Mohamed

26 years ago 2015 was predicted.  It included super advanced transportation and robots.  But it also foresaw home entry.  According to Back to the Future 2 on October 21st of this year all homes will have doorbells but entry will be keyless.  They’ll be opened with a touch of the finger.  We’ll also be identified without a card.  How close are we to that?

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The Blood Moon

One of many moons in the sky
Rahman Mohamed

A total lunar eclipse, also known as a 'blood moon,' takes on a coppery, reddish colour as it passes into Earth's shadow. Canadians should be able to see at least a partial lunar eclipse on Saturday, with the best place to view the celestial event in B.C.

Retrieved April 2015, CBC.ca

There it is.  The big circle in the sky.  It’s the biggest sight in the cosmos.  It changes the by day but returns every month.  For many this weekend it’ll be blood red

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