‘Guard your heart with all your power; because the heart of man is the wellspring of life.’ By William Van Zyl – a short story (only 2450 words). *Listen to the story on Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=qmny8-1043858-pb&from=embed&square=1&share=1&download=1&skin=1&btn-skin=7&size=300 At 11:16 on Wednesday, June 19, 2016, several deafening pistol shots rang from a carpark in a Pretoria mall in… Continue reading A transplanted heart – unsettled by murder – makes a 180-degree turn into a blinding light.
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Beddeken-tossels Red Baba se Lewe: Die Kambro-kind.
Deur William Van Zyl Published April 7, 2020 Gebasseer op n ware verhaal. Mev Venter lê bewusteloos op haar bed; n sagte suiggeluid breek die stilte in die slaapkamer. Mev Venter toon geen respons. Daar is die suig geluid weer. Mev Venter lê roerloos dwars oor haar bed. Op die grond beweeg n… Continue reading Beddeken-tossels Red Baba se Lewe: Die Kambro-kind.
Three Mountains and a Hill: Scorpions Guarding and Donkeys standing – Can you Hear the Grand Piano in the Background?
The significant connections and references from substantial mountains in the scriptures will stun you. It aligns just like the Pyramids – a configuration of ancient design. There is a grand piano playing in the background. You will hear it. One Mountain is guarded by scorpions, and they stood as tall as white donkeys.
As you read this article, you will identify the melody, understand the lyrics, and make sense of the aligned ancient encoded messages. You will locate the Law, The Prophetic and ultimately the Cross. They are aligned—pointing.
A cold, dead body lays in the dark rusted belly of a coffin – tattooed from head to toe with a secret message – it floats with the will to survive. Will Davy Jones swallow it?
By William Van Zyl (2021) The cylindrical coffin rolled over – slowly. It is as if a crocodile is doing a death-roll on its prey. As it rolls over, the brown rusted underbelly of the beast is suddenly exposed – rows of pan head rivets studded the tummy. The body is incarcerated. Some of the… Continue reading A cold, dead body lays in the dark rusted belly of a coffin – tattooed from head to toe with a secret message – it floats with the will to survive. Will Davy Jones swallow it?
Man spends three days in the deep, dark belly of a cold, cruel monster—dying slowly.
By William Van Zyl April 26, 2020 Listen to the podcast: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-4tisi-1020ac2 Encountering the monster Copyright©William Van Zyl – April 2020 Harrison – not Harrison Ford – is trapped. It is day three. Off the East coast of Africa, in a remote part of the ocean, 32 km from land, the Nigerian man is… Continue reading Man spends three days in the deep, dark belly of a cold, cruel monster—dying slowly.
The First Light and Sound in our Universe – contrasting Creation and Evolution.
By William Van Zyl LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=35kaq-101efcb-pb&from=embed&square=1&share=1&download=1&skin=1&btn-skin=7&size=300 I have been pondering: what would the shortest academic paper in the world look like? After a search I include an example: *See the example WRITER’S BLOCK below. What would your shortest academic writing look like? APA style (American Psychology Association). What subject matter would you… Continue reading The First Light and Sound in our Universe – contrasting Creation and Evolution.
In the Ice Cold Belly of the Golden Dragon, it Rumbles, Spins, and Twirls. Light Atoms Spark and Flash – the almost Frozen Creature is at Work.
By William Van Zyl (April 2021) Icy cold vapour is trapped in the belly of the Golden Dragon. The temperature is below –200 degrees Celsius. The tummy is cool, very cool. The intestines are frozen. Light and atoms are subjected to the cold. But, it is at this temperature that the beast obeys. It follows… Continue reading In the Ice Cold Belly of the Golden Dragon, it Rumbles, Spins, and Twirls. Light Atoms Spark and Flash – the almost Frozen Creature is at Work.
How can a quartz crystal ‘pace’ a clock? On the other hand, how can a belief ‘pace’ a human being?
By William Van Zyl Published in 2021, April 20. 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 awe in this article. Wait for… Continue reading How can a quartz crystal ‘pace’ a clock? On the other hand, how can a belief ‘pace’ a human being?
LIFE’S UNEXPECTED PRESSURES: When an aquifer’s pressure in your life becomes unbearable – excruciatingly painful – the way you process the pressure in the aquifer is vital. Framing it positively will produce an Artesian Well that will spring up and create wealth and abundance!
Artesian Well Theory:
The pressure in your aquifer could destroy you, or it could catapult you into a path of growth and development. If you process the situation right, you will ultimately experience victory. It will require resilience and a paradigm shift which will result in an artesian well.
Tardigrades and Radiotrophic Fungi – death-defiers and demon-destroyers.
By William Van Zyl Podcast of this article. Listen while you read OR just listen: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-5n4bm-1010cab July 2032 “As all the countries of the world are aware, an asteroid had been detected on radar for some time now. Black rock and ice are hurtling towards earth. We have an emergency!” said the radio host in… Continue reading Tardigrades and Radiotrophic Fungi – death-defiers and demon-destroyers.
Wear Forgiveness as a Stellar Crown—like Jean Valjean, forever remembered in the Night Sky – Valjean 24601.
This article covers the power of love, care and forgiveness. The most significant is forgiveness. The protagonist, Jean Valjean is forgiven.,the slate of his his life is wiped clean. But, Javert is obsessed to destroy Valjean. Valjean’s life changes for the good. 24601 is forgiven…the night sky is witness.
A Prudent Strategy to Create Wealth: How to set up a Million Dollar Business in 90 Days?
Observations during the undercover- billionaire programs on television.
Sensors: Maintaining the eco-equilibrium of sensitive limestone caves in New Zealand. STEM and Digital Technologies -Programming microprocessors as sensors to improve cave sustainability (Micro:bit and MakerBot – mBot).
By William Van Zyl Thinking of the sustainability of a cave is not something that comes to mind naturally. It requires prompts: What choice of materials is best for constructing the walkways? What type of lighting is best? Could the electrical system of the cave be powered via solar power? To what extent could sensors,… Continue reading Sensors: Maintaining the eco-equilibrium of sensitive limestone caves in New Zealand. STEM and Digital Technologies -Programming microprocessors as sensors to improve cave sustainability (Micro:bit and MakerBot – mBot).
Writing Skills – Wood and Stone: How Prophecy Changes Everything.
By William Van Zyl Listen to the podcast (Podbean): The Extravagant Podcast: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-w289b-1022217 Listen to the podcast of this article: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-kwujq-fe921e Fantasy Prophecy is a fascinating and compelling technique for Writing Fiction and Non-fiction. Prophecies, or a prophecy, can add a fascinating plotline to a novel. It gives depth. It cleverly weaves mystery and suspense… Continue reading Writing Skills – Wood and Stone: How Prophecy Changes Everything.
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 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 loneliness, friendship, love, and loss. The Little Prince makes observations about life and human nature. The book is said… 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).
Entering a Dark, Humid Cave – lit up by cat-eyed, yellow fiery flies – could turn your thinking upside down.
By William Van Zyl (March 2021) Entering a dark, humid cave – lit up by cat-eyed, yellow fiery flies – could turn your thinking upside down. Listen to the podcast link: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-vbeeq-feb056 On Friday, 5 March 2021, I stepped into the unknown. It was dark, humid, and very black. Yellow cat-eyes stared at me from… Continue reading Entering a Dark, Humid Cave – lit up by cat-eyed, yellow fiery flies – could turn your thinking upside down.
Learn Technology through Arts and Crafts: for 12-year-old to 16-year-old students. Primary and Secondary School. Integrated Learning. Global Citizenship. Critical Thinking. Electrical Circuits. Programming. Multi-materials.
By William Van Zyl Synopsis: This resource introduces a simple lesson of cardmaking with electrical circuits. STEM & STEAM focus. The project – a greeting card – includes cardboard, and an elementary electrical circuit running on 3 Volts (coin battery). The sticky copper strip circuit for the card involves the 3-Volt battery, a Led (light),… Continue reading Learn Technology through Arts and Crafts: for 12-year-old to 16-year-old students. Primary and Secondary School. Integrated Learning. Global Citizenship. Critical Thinking. Electrical Circuits. Programming. Multi-materials.
A QUARTZ CRYSTAL VIBRATES AT AN AMAZING 32,768 TIMES PER SECOND – A SERIES OF FLIP-FLOPS TAKE IT TO ONLY 1 PULSE PER SECOND.
The amazing world of science: How the intervention of humans takes quartz crystal technology to the next level. The miracle of quartz crystal technology. By William Van Zyl Tick, tock, tick, tock, … you are reading a time-clock. In scientific terms 32,768 Hertz Isn’t that just stunning? I mean in one second you have to… Continue reading A QUARTZ CRYSTAL VIBRATES AT AN AMAZING 32,768 TIMES PER SECOND – A SERIES OF FLIP-FLOPS TAKE IT TO ONLY 1 PULSE PER SECOND.
Learn Technology through Arts and Crafts: for 12-year-old to 16-year-old students. Primary and Secondary School. Integrated Learning. Global Citizenship. Critical Thinking. Electrical Circuits. Programming. Multi-materials.
Learn Technology through Arts and Crafts. STEM Project-Based Learning. Lesson objectives: 1. Research and investigate simple electrical circuits 2. Design a simple greeting card containing a Led light (or more) that could light up 3. Develop artistic skills (arts and crafts). Explore cardmaking ideas 4. Learn how a coin battery, copper tape (sticky), a switch, and a… Continue reading Learn Technology through Arts and Crafts: for 12-year-old to 16-year-old students. Primary and Secondary School. Integrated Learning. Global Citizenship. Critical Thinking. Electrical Circuits. Programming. Multi-materials.
The Fox, the Badger, and the Megalodon Shark Tooth (short story).
Excerpt: I can see the flaming Sun—it is spewing red and yellow—I am so close to it. If I reach out, I can almost touch it. It is very different here. It is dead quiet. Too quiet. ‘Am I really living here? It feels so surreal; I have to pinch myself.’ It is the year 2060. Someone… Continue reading The Fox, the Badger, and the Megalodon Shark Tooth (short story).