Deur/By William Van Zyl Eerste publikasie in 2017/First published in 2017. Aangepas in 2023/Edited in 2023. Die steenmesselaar se gereedskap / The stone mason’s tools: Agtergrond: Hierdie gedig was in die Nasionale Senior Sertifikaat Eksamen (RSA) vir die Afrikaanse Eerste taal eksamen in 1976 – my final jaar op skool (Hentie Cilliers, Virginia, Vrystaat).Op daardie… Continue reading Die Beiteltjie (gedig) / The Little Chisel (poem)
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Buckminster Fuller – Geodesic Shape and Form for architectural design. Designing a Vertical Urban Skyfarm (hydroponics, aeroponics & aquaponics) in Minecraft.
By William Van Zyl (Published on 5 January 2023). I have probably designed hundreds of concept buildings. Considering the work of inspirational and influential architects of the past – and future ones – I have pioneered new shapes and forms. In some instances, biomimicry had been my inspiration (‘asking nature how’). In this article I… Continue reading Buckminster Fuller – Geodesic Shape and Form for architectural design. Designing a Vertical Urban Skyfarm (hydroponics, aeroponics & aquaponics) in Minecraft.
The Machinery behind the Words.
By William Van Zyl. Published January 24, 2023. You can’t see the inside of an engine. You can hear, smell, and feel it, but you can’t see the inside rock, spin, and roll. The spinning cogs, the rotating gears and the rocking rods vibrate harmonically together to produce power. What a machine. Fire and lightning… Continue reading The Machinery behind the Words.
Leaving Your Comfort Zone Requires Courage. A Brave Move Will Make You More Efficient! A Lesson from ‘The Little Prince’ (Famous Novel by French Writer: Antoine De Saint-Exupèry 1943).
By William Van Zyl First published on January 31, 2021 Republished on January 20, 2023 From the author’s sketchbook. A brief overview of the novel: The famous novel by Saint-Ex – a children’s book written in French – is about a young prince who visits various planets in space, including Earth, and addresses themes of… Continue reading Leaving Your Comfort Zone Requires Courage. A Brave Move Will Make You More Efficient! A Lesson from ‘The Little Prince’ (Famous Novel by French Writer: Antoine De Saint-Exupèry 1943).
The Earth seems to be flat, pancake flat; round in some skulls, young in many circular heads, and millions of years old in some elliptic brain lobes.
By William Van Zyl Published January 17, 2023 Have you ever wondered what the thinking of your family, friends, and your neighbour look like? I am referring to where they are located on the Evolution-Creation continuum. Everyone sits somewhere on the continuum. Surprisingly research shows that it is not a black-or-white scenario: Either believing in… Continue reading The Earth seems to be flat, pancake flat; round in some skulls, young in many circular heads, and millions of years old in some elliptic brain lobes.
Pistol Shrimp’s blast almost reaches temperature of the sun.
By William Van Zyl. Published on January 16, 2023. “What will we do if all these discoveries influence the people in our congregation?” asked Reverend Patchuppa. “Yes, what will we do?” replied elder Dubb. “If people start believing in Science, they could question the existence of God. Our church could be empty soon,” said the… Continue reading Pistol Shrimp’s blast almost reaches temperature of the sun.
Quartz Crystal Clocks Vibrates at 32,768 per Second. Are Humans also Vibrating?
By William Van Zyl Published on April 20, 2021. Edited and republished in January 2023. Tick, tock, tick, tock, … you are reading a time-clock. Isn’t that just stunning? I mean in one second you have to count from 1 to 32,768 – it is humanly impossible. It is this vibration that has me in… Continue reading Quartz Crystal Clocks Vibrates at 32,768 per Second. Are Humans also Vibrating?
Memory of the Heart.
By William Van Zyl. First published in 2016. Edited and republished on January 13, 2023. ‘Is it possible that the human heart uses its own memory to communicate…?’ Cellular memory is a new area of interest, revealing startling facts. The Human Heart. Your heart could be the reason why you are making such excellent decisions… Continue reading Memory of the Heart.
Needles are Floating Everywhere in Space – We can’t see a Thing, claims Astronomers.
By William Van Zyl. Published January 11, 2023. ‘I can’t see a thing. These needles are blocking my view. There are probably millions of them,’ said the astronomer. The two men are peering into the night sky. The night is studded with small bright dots. A dense cloud – beautiful clusters – adorn the heavens.… Continue reading Needles are Floating Everywhere in Space – We can’t see a Thing, claims Astronomers.
Ree returns home – she is reestored, reespected, and reedeemed.
By William Van Zyl. Published January 11, 2023. The microphones, lighting, and cameras created a network of tangled wires in the small church. Ree was at the center of the electric net – stunned by the harshness of life. It was as if a spider had woven a prison around her. As if she was… Continue reading Ree returns home – she is reestored, reespected, and reedeemed.
Creating a Visual – an Academic Poster – can Stimulate your Creative Thinking and make your Research more Visible.
By William Van Zyl Published on January 10, 2023. Have you ever wanted to see your research on one page. Having your project on one page – as a stunning visual – is so rewarding. Not only will you benefit from seeing the whole process on one page, but others looking at the poster will… Continue reading Creating a Visual – an Academic Poster – can Stimulate your Creative Thinking and make your Research more Visible.
How can a quartz crystal ‘pace’ a clock? On the other hand, how can a belief ‘pace’ a human being?
By William Van Zyl First published on April 20, 2021 (republished on January 5, 2023). Tick, tock, tick, tock, … you are reading a time-clock. Isn’t that just stunning? I mean in one second you have to count from 1 to 32,768 – it is humanly impossible. It is this vibration that has me in… Continue reading How can a quartz crystal ‘pace’ a clock? On the other hand, how can a belief ‘pace’ a human being?
The Code that took Humans to the Moon.
By William Van Zyl Published December, 23 2022 You may also want to listen to the podcast: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-ip6bf-134ce5d ————————-0—————————- “Five minutes before landing.” “Three minutes before landing,” said the leader of the mission. All eyes were fixated on the large black-and-white screen. “Houston, we have a problem!” “What! What is the problem?” “Listen to the… Continue reading The Code that took Humans to the Moon.
Get The Name Of The Dog.
By William Van Zyl Published in December 2022 (edited in 2025). Listen to the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1UrspRWLVtN9Y1BSwhIpzl?si=_Y83C4BPSvyGnQRvtIqqsw “One moment, please tell me, what is the name of the dog?” asked the reporter. “His name is Jason. I’ve had him for 6 years. He is my most trusted friend.” “What makes Jason special to you?… Continue reading Get The Name Of The Dog.
Do these things – right now – to elevate creativity and innovation.
By William Van Zyl Published in November 2022. “I am not going to suffocate my children with literacy and numeracy. I don’t care what people – and even teachers – say. I want my children to be creative and innovative,” said the agitated mother. “My kids come home from school, and they express their boredom.… Continue reading Do these things – right now – to elevate creativity and innovation.
Our diverse world needs to be more culturally responsive. Are you responsive?
By William Van Zyl Published in November 14, 2022. Culturally diverse countries like Germany, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, France, Spain, Italy, the United States, and the United Kingdom face huge challenges as their communities become more diverse. These countries and their teaching cultures are continuously challenged on how they deliver their embedded Cultural Responsive Teaching… Continue reading Our diverse world needs to be more culturally responsive. Are you responsive?
World War 3 Victory Gardens: ThingSpeak and Eels save the day.
By William Van Zyl. Published on November 8, 2022. A high-frequency air raid siren goes off above Jacob’s head. He flinches. Urgent notifications ping on his phone – a row of warnings. His wife clings to his arm in the anti-nuclear bunker. Two large grey-coloured grasshoppers with huge eyes are looking into one another’s eyes.… Continue reading World War 3 Victory Gardens: ThingSpeak and Eels save the day.
To Forgive, or not to Forgive, is the Question.
By William Van Zyl Published in October 2022. Listen to the Podcast of this article: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-za7fb-12da550 At last, he gets him. They are both bloodied, exhausted to death—the tomahawk slices through some of his fingers. The assailant looks at his hand in disbelief. He is missing a couple of them; blood starts to trickle from… Continue reading To Forgive, or not to Forgive, is the Question.
He Never Gave Me a Name.
By William Van Zyl – published Aug 2022. “He never gave me a name,” whispers the rejected monster as he prepares to die. His facial expressions are gruesome – the stitches crisscrossed over his face, neck and head. It tells a story of science that has gone wrong, horribly wrong. The pain in his eyes… Continue reading He Never Gave Me a Name.
Midnight-muffin-men stun the baking world by beating face recognition software – a Bake-O-Drama.
By William Van Zyl. Published in June 2022 Listen to the Podcast (Podbean): https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-q75me-126d3de The three men walked past the scanner. They look like three ducks – marching in a row. Black and white. “Beep, beep, beep,” sounds the piezo speaker of the surveillance camera. The three black and white – bearded ducks – marched… Continue reading Midnight-muffin-men stun the baking world by beating face recognition software – a Bake-O-Drama.