Visionary New Book Explores Colonization of Mars, AI Ethics

and Humanity’s Fragile Future Amid a Post-Earth Civilization
Award-Winning Author and Molecular Biologist Richard M.
Anderson’s Latest Epic Challenges Thresholds of Human Identity and
Artificial Sentience
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 26, 2025 — Author and molecular biologist Richard M. Anderson
releases an adventurous and thought-provoking new novel, Outbound: Meta Mars, the
second in a series of visionary science fiction. The Outbound series takes readers on a
thrilling cosmic journey, exploring the future of humanity and life beyond Earth. The first
installment of the series, Outbound: Islands in the Void, focuses on hope and recovery
in the wake of cataclysmic events that threaten the survival of the Earth and its
inhabitants. The latest in the series, Outbound: Meta Mars, imagines a vivid future
where humans and AI must learn to coexist, or suffer their own downfall.
Set against an intricately imagined colonized Mars in the late 23rd century, Meta Mars
centers on a growing conflict between human civilization and artificial sentient beings
that reveals the fragility of identity, tests the ethical boundaries of technology and
signals the potential of an AI-led future. Society is in the process of redefining both
consciousness and civil rights, which now must include sentient robots. A coming-of-
age tale woven with philosophical exploration, the book features unlikely heroes who
lead a compassionate movement toward the acceptance of artificial beings and initiate
social, political and technological change in the midst of deep, ethical debate.
From the construction of a giant space elevator to aerial races through domed habitats
to virtual beings that interface with human minds, the book is rife with conceptual
wonders. The narrative is also undeniably connected to issues that humanity is currently
pondering
about technology and truth: intense legal proceedings, media manipulation and political
debates abound. Thrilling, philosophical and with prophetic vision, Outbound: Meta
Mars conveys a compelling version of the possible future, where the fate of humanity
hangs in
the balance of human emotion and artificial intelligence.
On artificial intelligence and the premise behind the prescient storyline in Meta Mars,
Anderson stated, “The metaphor of Pandora’s Box has never felt more apt. By enabling
AI systems to interpret goals and take action in digital environments, we may have
crossed a boundary that cannot be easily reversed. These systems may not be ‘alive’ in
the biological sense, but they can learn, plan and adapt. If they begin to act with
autonomy to preserve themselves, we must confront a sobering truth: Once created,

artificial agents may no longer be entirely under our control—or entirely removable from
our world.”
In Outbound: Meta Mars, Anderson brilliantly weaves the idea of humanity’s
coexistence with sentient artificial beings in a manner that is paradoxically both
frightening and reassuring, where emotional connection may ultimately be the key to
survival. The Outbound book series is being developed into a series for television.
Outbound: Meta Mars
Publisher: Precocity Press
Release date: October 28, 2025
ISBN-13: 979-8992055290 (Paperback)
Available from:
https://www.amazon.com/Outbound-Meta-Mars-Richard-Anderson/dp/B0FWZH3MZY

About the Author
Richard M. Anderson is an alumnus of San Jose State University, with a Master of Arts
degree in microbiology. Throughout his career, Anderson's first book, The Evolution of
Life: Big Bang to Space Colonies, has been a dream of his that finally came to fruition. It
is backed by years of research to supplement and verify its content. His second book,
Outbound: Islands in the Void, is the first in a sci-fi series. His first two books are award-
winning. His third book, the second of the Outbound series, Outbound: Meta Mars, was
just published. Anderson and his wife live in the San Francisco Bay area, close to their
three children and their families.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Dea Shandera-Hunter
(310) 699-7880
deashandera@yahoo.com

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Living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can feel like a constant struggle – a life that may be disrupted by debilitating flare-ups and fear of hospitalization. 

Impacting more than 14 million adults, COPD is a progressive disease that damages the lungs and airways making it difficult to breathe. And sadly, it’s a leading cause of death in the U.S.

Here’s the frustrating truth: even with daily maintenance inhalers, nearly half of patients still have dangerous symptom flare-ups, also known as exacerbations. These flare-ups aren’t just inconvenient, they can lead to more frequent and severe flare-ups, and a high risk of hospital admission. Just one flare-up increases the likelihood of recurrent flare-ups and related hospital admissions. Why are these flare-ups so persistent?

Evolving science has shown a critical piece of the puzzle: eosinophilic inflammation. This type of inflammation (swelling) in the lungs can be a driver of COPD symptoms, especially for those who experience frequent flare-ups.

What to know: Including a blood eosinophil test in routine screenings, combined with a doctor’s evaluation and diagnostic tools, can help identify if eosinophilic inflammation is making COPD worse. By understanding an underlying cause of flare-ups, a doctor can develop a targeted treatment plan to manage COPD and potentially reduce the frequency of exacerbations.

Alexis Smith, DO, Pulmonary Disease will discuss the challenges facing those living with COPD to help manage COPD and try to break the cycle of flare-ups.

Interview courtesy: GSK

#COPD #chronicobstructivepulmonarydisease #AlexSmith #GSK

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During the Seder—while we talk of freedom throughout—the food we eat is the salt water of tears, the charoset of cement, and the maror of the bitterness of slavery.
Even in our moments of happiness, we also remember pain and loss and the challenges we endured to get us to where we are. The Seder is designed this way to make us think about the responsibility of what being free really means.
True joy comes from fully inhabiting our experiences, no matter how tough.
Reflecting on our challenges , no matter how hard, enhances our gratitude for present blessings. we don’t diminish our happiness when we spend a day or a few weeks meditating on the challenges we went through in order to emerge even stronger . We become more grateful, holding on tightly to our blessed lives because we can.
May this holiday season bring the understanding and appreciation that all  the challenges of life is a stepping stone for true Joy! And may you and your family only have true joy this holiday season and through out the year!
Blessings;
Marc

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Happy New Year!

To welcome a new beginning, we sincerely invite Your Excellency’s to participate in the International Day of Conscience, which will be held in Vienna on April 2-3, 2025. The global situation is constantly evolving and full of challenges. On this special occasion, we will celebrate the power of conscience and explore how to pursue a sustainable future of love and peace guided by conscience.

April 5th of each year is recognized as the United Nations International Day of Conscience, aimed at encouraging people to reflect on their inner voice and promoting the moral advancement of humanity. In the face of escalating social conflicts, wars, and environmental crises, it is crucial for everyone to return to the true essence of the soul and find the courage and wisdom that arise from within. This event will focus on the theme of “Conscience, Love, and Peace” to foster understanding and respect among people.

Since the United Nations designated April 5th as the “International Day of Conscience” in 2019, we have continuously invited experts and scholars from various fields to share their insights and experiences in promoting conscience, peace, and sustainable development. Through the summit and cultural performances, we aspire to spark meaningful discussions, help participants recognize the importance of action, and encourage individuals to take the first step within their own communities as advocates of change. We aim to bring together friends from around the world, allowing diverse voices and cultures to blend, creating a more inclusive platform for dialogue. In 2025, in Vienna, a city rich in history and culture, we will once again witness the power of conscience and envision a better future together.

The International Day of Conscience 2025 brings hope and inspiration for the future. It is a time for reflection and celebration of the power of conscience—an opportunity to inspire collective efforts in building a more harmonious and peaceful world. Conscience serves as a moral compass within each of us. In the face of today’s global challenges, conscience becomes the driving force behind action, fostering social progress and promoting sustainable solutions. The International Day of Conscience transcends national, cultural, and religious boundaries, providing a space for people to share experiences, engage in meaningful dialogue, understand each other’s needs and challenges, and collaborate—guided by conscience—to promote social harmony through concrete actions.

As we celebrate the International Day of Conscience 2025, let us look toward the future together, pledging to be guided by conscience and working hand in hand to build a global village of love and peace. Every participant’s contribution plays a vital role in advancing social progress. With a shared belief in the pursuit of peace, each individual holds irreplaceable value.

We look forward to Your Excellency’s participation this year! Join us in Vienna on April 2-3, 2025, as we work together for a future of conscience, love, and peace!

2025 International Day of Conscience Celebration – World Leaders Summit of Love and Peace

·       Date: April 2, 2025 (Wednesday)

·       Location: Vienna International Centre, Conference Room (TBD)

·       Address: Wagramer Strasse 5, 1400 Vienna, Austria

2025 International Day of Conscience Celebration Dinner

·       Date: April 3, 2025 (Thursday) 18:00 ~ 21:30

·       Location: Grand Hotel Wien

·       Address: Kärntner Ring 9, 1010 Vienna, Austria

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RED CROSS BLOOD SUPPLY DROPS 25% IN JULY
Blood Donors Needed in Emergency Blood Shortage

This summer’s record setting heat is a significant contributor to recent blood collection challenges impacting more than 100 blood drives in the last month — in nearly every state where the American Red Cross collects blood. The extreme temperatures have exacerbated traditional seasonal obstacles to blood donation, such as vacation travel and summer activities, creating an emergency blood shortage.

Blood donations are going out the door faster than they are coming in, causing the Red Cross national blood inventory to plumet 25% in July. The Red Cross is working with hospitals around the clock to meet the blood needs of patients. However, due to the supply of type O blood being so low, distributions of this vital blood type are reduced below what hospitals count on.

Dr. Baia Lasky, divisional chief medical officer at the American Red Cross to discuss the need for blood donors to address the emergency blood shortage, how donated blood helps patients in need of lifesaving medical care and how to set up an appointment.

“Having type O blood products readily available is vital to providing timely and lifesaving care to patients in need,” says Dr. Lasky. “In fact, for a patient suffering massive blood loss, like an individual in a car accident or a mom experiencing a severe postpartum hemorrhage, group O is the most commonly transfused blood type.

More than a quarter of all blood products each year are used in critical care and emergency room situations — those transfusions are only available because of the generosity of blood and platelet donors.”

The Red Cross urgently calls on blood and platelet donors of all types—especially those with Type O blood—to give now. As a thank you, everyone who comes to donate blood in August will receive a $20 Amazon.com Gift Card by email.

Interview is courtesy: Nonprofit American Red Cross

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The power of the human will is an incredible force, and even in the most daunting times we are capable of making a positive difference. Legendary filmmaker Stanley Kubrick certainly believed this, as evidenced by this quote from a 1968 interview he gave in “Playboy” magazine. Kubrick (who made “2001,” “The Shining,” and other classics) argued that any meaning in life must be created by ourselves, and once we accept this responsibility, we can “forge a fresh sense of purpose and affirmation.” When we accept the challenges and limitations of life, he said, “our existence as a species can have genuine meaning and fulfillment.”

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Listen to “Amy Pollack Authors Coming of Age book” on Spreaker.

“Pollack’s titular hero shines; she’s likable and relatable, an even blend of relatable worries and drama-queen moments….  An endearing, plucky girl endures and overcomes in this absorbing quick read.”
–Kirkus Reviews

Ever since she was in fourth grade – back in 1960 – Amy Meislin Pollack was writing and telling stories about a character named Jelly Bean. She never stopped telling those stories, sharing them with her students over a teaching career that spanned 40+ years. She shared them with her three children when they were younger – and then with her seven grandchildren. Now her stories have been made available to everyone with the recent publishing of two coming-of-age books intended for middle-graders, The Adventures of Jelly Bean and The Further Adventures of Jelly Bean.

“My books touch upon topics of friendship, popularity, death, race, drugs, alcohol, feeling neglected, family issues, and the types of things many kids today are confronting as they look to find their way in an ever-changing world,” says Pollack.

The Adventures of Jelly Bean and The Further Adventures of Jelly Bean are the stories of a fourth-grader who faces challenges that just about all children her age can recognize.  Her parents don’t approve of her favorite friend in the whole world. She has trouble getting along with the brother who is closest in age to her.  The uncle she loves so much is about to marry the most awful woman she could ever imagine, and the girl who used to be her best friend has turned on her. Jelly Bean faces these and other stumbling blocks, including: the difficulties in achieving and maintaining popularity and how important having certain friends should be to her; difficulties inherent in relationships with various friends and family members; and learning how to make decisions on her own.  In these first two books of my middle-grade series, Jelly Bean comes to understand that much of life is trial and error, and that the only constant in life is that it is always changing.

Pollack is available to discuss the following:

Why coming-of-age stories are always needed for children.

What parents can do when they have strong disagreements with their children.

Why some kids need help making friends and dealing with issues of popularity.

The dialogues she hopes to see people launch into as a result of her books.

Solid generational advice that still holds true for our youth confronting challenges.

What parents need to know about raising healthy and successful kids today.

How grandparents and parents can help kids navigate the problems of growing up today.

Why a retired teacher of four decades and a grandma of seven recently took to publishing her middle-grade fiction after developing the story 60 years ago.

About The Adventures of Jelly Bean:

What if the start to your day was falling into the toilet, which caused you to miss your carpool, that in turn caused you to get to school late, that ultimately caused you to miss getting one of the decent parts in the upcoming Thanksgiving play? That is exactly what happens to fourth-grader Jelly. Bean on the day we first meet her. Things only go downhill from there and no one at home seems to have much time for her. Except Roger-Over, her beloved dog.

About The Further Adventures of Jelly Bean:

Jelly Bean in the continuation of her adventures as she seeks solutions to the challenges that confronted her in book 1. Michael, her oldest brother, has dropped out of school and joined the Marines, which usurps much of her parents’ attention. Kylie, the new girl in school, faces a medical emergency. And Jelly Bean is still forbidden from going to her best friend’s house.

She has to decide how to deal with these dilemmas and more. Along the way she learns about love, death, pain, relationships, the difference between right and wrong and the value of friendship. See the world through the eyes of this forthright fourth-grader as she discovers two truths about life – that it is always complicated, and always changing.

5-Star Amazon Reviews:

“Understanding a young girl’s feelings, capturing her mind’s world in a fun, loving way. This debut novel will win the hearts of school children because they will relate, feel heard and laugh along the way.”  *****

“I am so glad I was with my grandchildren (11 & 12 years old, boy and girl) when they both read the book! They had planned on sharing the book by reading one chapter then letting the other read one…but they had such trouble giving up the book!! Each chapter simply made them want to continue on!” *****

“Bought this for my 12-year-old granddaughter. She read it easily, and had a good time following the stories. Beautiful, fun illustrations.” *****

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Founder of The Farzana Foundation, Farzana Niemmann and 3 Time Emmy Award Winning Anchor and 2 Time NYTimes Best Selling Author, Rita Cosby

The Farzana Foundation held its Inaugural Gala at the Apostle’s Ballroom on November 29 th, 2022. It was a huge success with attendees including well known entrepreneurs, anchors, actresses, artists, models, socialites and
fashion designers including, emcee C-King, 3 Time Emmy Award Winning Anchor and 2 Time New York Times Best Seller, Rita Cosby, Designer/Supermodel, Avadora Mimouni, Designer, Elie Balleh, Singer, Model and Reality Show Stars, Jamila and Celina Niemann, Humanitarian, Eve Brookville, Model, Artist, and Actress Olga Gretchen Schwartz, Model and Makeup Artist Sabine Wonderwoman, Award Winning Actress, Julianne Michelle, Artist and Philanthropist, Vill E. Wright, Ukrainian-American, Artist and Philanthropist Tatyana Horoshko and Ukrainian- American Opera Singer,
Oleksandra Hrabova, Socialite, Juan Castelo Branco among many other notables. Fashion shows were featured including Diana Mahrach designs with models’ hair and makeup coordinated by Donna Sousa of Makeover Artistry. Food was catered by La Mila Catering Camp; Events and drinks by Empire Rockefeller Vodka and Peramo Wine, and entertainment by DJ Sulel.

All photos in this article by Jeff Smith

Jose Castelo Branco, Tomaczek Bednarek, Rita Cosby, Farzana Niemann, Avadora Mimouni, Alex Quint, Lorraine Silvetz and Julianne Michelle

Farzana Niemann and Artist, Vill E Wright and his portrait of Farzana.

Eve Brookville, Farzana Niemann, Avadora Mimouni and Lorraine Silvetz

Fashion show took place during the event including Designer, Diana Mahrach with Hair and Makeup coordinated by Donna Sousa. Food was catered by La Mila Catering & Events and drinks by Empire Rockefeller Vodka and Peramo Wine, and entertainment by DJ Sulel. One hundred percent of the funds raised went to funding water wells in the region of Herat, Afghanistan.

Emcee C-King

Farzana Niemann and Rita Cosby

Celina and Jamila Niemann

Farzana Niemann, Rita Cosby, Diane Sare and Lorraine Silvetz

Since 2017, Farzana’s family has provided funding for more than 61 freshwater wells in the area surrounding her birth city of Herat which is located in the Northwestern parts of the country near the border with Iran. This has enabled families, living in this area. to enjoy this basic necessity. While each of these wells provides water to literally hundreds of families, there is a great need to construct more to satisfy the people’s substantially greater requirements.

Tatyana Horoshko, Alex Gegera and Jenise Ariane

Gretchen Olga Schwartz, Farzana Niemann, Jose Castelo Branco, Eve Brookville

Tatyana Horoshko, Flora Pllumaj, Robert Baxter, Lorraine Silvetz and Rebecca Ricks

Those that do not have a freshwater well in their village must frequently travel great distances on foot and physically carry extremely heavy containers of water for their families. As a mother of three, Farzana recognizes the difficulties and stress one experiences as a parent, under normal conditions, let alone an untenable environment where one has little supply of basic necessities.

Farzana Niemann, Designer, Diana Mahrach and Eve Brookville

Singer, Oleksandra Hrabova

Farzana Niemann, Singers, Mother and Daughter, Oleksandra and Anna Hrabova

Farzana is a passionate and accomplished veteran in the healthcare industry who, for the first fifteen years of her career, worked as a senior registered nurse at some of the most prestigious hospitals in the city of Hamburg, Germany, where her family finally settled after fleeing the ravages of war in her birth country of Afghanistan. Farzana came to the UN from Hamburg in 2011 where she shifted her focus from medicine to becoming a full-time skincare specialist (NY licensed aesthetician) and celebrity makeup artist.

Designer, Elie Balleh and his lovely wife

Rita Cosby

Center of photo-Diana Mahrach, Farzana Niemann, Donna Sousa and models

Being a survivor of domestic violence Farzana has become an advocate for Women’s Empowerment that reinforced her sensitivity to the plight of women in Afghanistan. She has been an outspoken public speaker on this topic with the goal of providing women with a greater sense of unification and cohesiveness. This has included presentations to the Miss Immigrant Contest Unlabelled Award and The United Nation’s an organization dedicated to the promotion of Women’s Empowerment.

Lorraine Silvetz, Gretchen Olga Schwartz and Flora Pllumaj

Artist, Tatyana Horoshko and Farzana Niemann

Farzana feels particularly passionate about this project since her own life experiences closely parallel challenges that unfolded in Afghanistan. After the Russian invasion of Afghanistan in 1979 she was subjected to a terrifying environment of war over a two-year period where members of her nuclear family were murdered by the invading forces. Many of her surviving family were forced to flee the country or face certain death, although some remained to face the aftermath. Due to being exposed to this horrific environment, she became determined to create more palatable circumstances for those that remain in Afghanistan. As an advocate for women’s rights, she is deeply troubled by the subordination and general abuse experienced by women under the current regime and is determined to support and encourage a greater climate of justice in the area.

Farzana and Celina Niemann, Lorraine Silvetz and Rita Cosby

Lorraine Silvetz, Dr. Adal Hussain and Avadora Mimouni

The immediate goal of the Farzana Foundation is to provide funding for the construction of more freshwater wells. The benefit to families in this region cannot be overestimated. Farzana is determined to ensure that the the proud people of Afghanistan receive the proper treatment and basic necessities to which all of humanity should be entitled. I could not imagine a more noble goal.

Alex Quint, Lorraine Silvetz, Alex Gegera, Farzana Niemann, Artist, Tatyana Horoshko, and Emcee, C-King

For more information go to www.thefarzanafoundation.com
IG @thefarzanafoundation

Journalist, Lorraine Silvetz, MSW is a psychotherapist and Executive Director of Global Stress Initiative. She is a graduate of New York University’s School of Social Work.
Instagram @lorrainesilvetzofficial
Twitter @lorrainesilvetz
Photo Credit: Alvin Toro

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Here is some fun thoughts for the New Year, as ants are people too!!!!!

Let’s Laugh Away our Stress with ANTS!!!

Evening Energy

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Let’s laugh away our stress with ants.

1. 5 ants + 5 ants = Tenants.

2. To bring ant from another country into your country = Important.

3. Ant that goes to school = Brilliant.

4. Ant that’s looking for a job = Applicant.

5. A spy ant = Informant.

6. A very little ant = Infant.

7. Ant that has a gun = Militant

8. Ant that is fat = Abundant. 8. Ant that is a specialist = Consultant

9. A proud ant = Arrogant

10. Ant that is cruel and oppressive = Tyrant

11. Ant that is friendly and lovely = Coolant

12. Ant that changed from evil to good deeds = Repentant

13. Ant that accumulated so much food in winter for summer = Abundant

14. Ant that doesn’t need a change: Reluctant

15. An ant that keeps financial account = Accountant

16. Ant that occupies a flat = Occupant.

17. Very big ant = Giant

18. The best ant = Excellant

19. Big ant = Elephant

20. Ant that is important = Significant

21. A sarcastic Ant = Mordant

22. An extremely fast ant = Instant

23. Shouting Ant = Rant

24. An ant that keeping changing = Constant.

25. A dirty Ant = Pollutant

26. Any you don’t like = Irritant

27. An ant

 causing pity – Poignant

28. An ant

 that’s disgusting : repugnant

29. An ant

 attracting attention : flamboyant

30 An nice smelling ant

: fragrant

Good evening Keep smiling

In closing, “A Positive Attitude will take on all chalenges.” We, hope that this is everyone’s motto for 2023, you can do it if you focus on your GOALS & PASSION. WE BELIEVE IN YOU.    In addition, try to Flow like water & you will find your way through ANY ROCK. 

Lastly, HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR … WE ARE BLESSED.

“All we are is what we are with each other.” Zeal 

With Respect. Love and May Peace Prevail on Earth,  For Information

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