Omer Tarin (born 1967), also spelled Omar Tarin, is a Pakistani poet.
Career and poetry
Tarin was born in Peshawar in North-West Frontier Province (now Khyber Pakhtunkhwa). He was educated at the Burn Hall School (now Army Burn Hall College), Abbottabad and the Aitchison College, Pakistan, prior to graduating from the University of the Punjab, Lahore. He has published five volumes of poetry in English, including A Sad Piper (1994), as well as poems published elsewhere later. From 2008 to 2015 he ran an education institute in Northern Pakistan.
Omer Tarin's poetry is deeply influenced by the mystic tradition of the Sufi and Bhakti poets Tarin has also an interest in and Japanese Culture and haiku and Buddhism. One of Tarin's early poetic mentors was Taufiq Rafat, one of the pioneers of English poetry in Pakistan/South Asia, and a scholar of Punjabi Sufic poetry. Tariq Rahman has commented on Rafat's influence on Tarin and has said that "a certain force of vitality" and creative "intensity" is to be found in Tarin's writings.
According to some critics Tarin's poetic style is marked by 'evocative imagery' and a 'musical quality'.
Books
Tarin's publications include:
* A Sad Piper: Poems (1994 first edition)
* The Anvil of Dreams: Poems (1995)
* Burnt Offerings, Poems (1996)
* The Harvest Season of Love Songs: Poems (1997)
* Riverbeds Flowing: Poems (1999; reprint 2009) privately published in limited editions
* Sepoys and Sowars: Historical Essays (2000)
* Selected Shorter Essays (2011)
* From Hill and Plain: Selected Short Stories (2011)
Career and poetry
Tarin was born in Peshawar in North-West Frontier Province (now Khyber Pakhtunkhwa). He was educated at the Burn Hall School (now Army Burn Hall College), Abbottabad and the Aitchison College, Pakistan, prior to graduating from the University of the Punjab, Lahore. He has published five volumes of poetry in English, including A Sad Piper (1994), as well as poems published elsewhere later. From 2008 to 2015 he ran an education institute in Northern Pakistan.
Omer Tarin's poetry is deeply influenced by the mystic tradition of the Sufi and Bhakti poets Tarin has also an interest in and Japanese Culture and haiku and Buddhism. One of Tarin's early poetic mentors was Taufiq Rafat, one of the pioneers of English poetry in Pakistan/South Asia, and a scholar of Punjabi Sufic poetry. Tariq Rahman has commented on Rafat's influence on Tarin and has said that "a certain force of vitality" and creative "intensity" is to be found in Tarin's writings.
According to some critics Tarin's poetic style is marked by 'evocative imagery' and a 'musical quality'.
Books
Tarin's publications include:
* A Sad Piper: Poems (1994 first edition)
* The Anvil of Dreams: Poems (1995)
* Burnt Offerings, Poems (1996)
* The Harvest Season of Love Songs: Poems (1997)
* Riverbeds Flowing: Poems (1999; reprint 2009) privately published in limited editions
* Sepoys and Sowars: Historical Essays (2000)
* Selected Shorter Essays (2011)
* From Hill and Plain: Selected Short Stories (2011)
Thomas Warren Campbell (December 9, 1944) is a physicist, lecturer, and author of the My Big T.O.E. (Theory of Everything), a trilogy of books that claims to unify general relativity, quantum mechanics, and metaphysics along with the origins of consciousness. The work is based on the simulation argument, which posits that reality is both virtual and subjective.
Campbell's paper "On Testing the Simulation Theory" was published in 2017 in the International Journal of Quantum Foundations. In it, he and his co-authors proposed several experiments aimed at testing the simulation hypothesis. In 2018 they started a Kickstarter campaign to fund the experiments, which reached $236,590, more than the required sum of $150,000.
Work with NASA and the U.S. Department of Defense
Campbell has had a long career as a scientist and physicist. He received a B.S. in Physics as well as an M.S. in Physics. He started but did not finish a PhD in Experimental Nuclear Physics with a thesis in low-energy nuclear collisions. Campbell most recently worked for NASA within the Ares I program (follow-on to the Shuttle) assessing and solving problems of risk and vulnerability to insure mission and crew survivability and success. Both Campbell and electrical engineer Dennis Mennerich were instrumental in developing TMI's "Hemi-Sync" technology, based on the binaural beat method for creating specific altered states of consciousness within subjects. Campbell believes his research with Monroe informed many of his insights into the nature of reality and mechanics of what he calls "the larger consciousness system".
My Big TOE
Campbell's My Big TOE (Theory of Everything) trilogy of books ("Awakening", "Discovery", "Inner Workings") was published in 2003 and is about Campbell's theory of "Absolute Unbounded Oneness", which he describes as "a high entropy primordial consciousness energy-form". According to Campbell, this evolves into "a much lower-entropy consciousness energy-form called AUM (Absolute Unbounded Manifold)", which is "the fundamental source consciousness". Campbell refers to the AUM as "the Big Dude" and compares it to the gods of other religions; he explores "AUM's personality and feelings in juxtaposition to your personality and feelings": "Does AUM ever annoy itself, have a bad day, or get bored or lonely playing only with and by itself?" Campbell also describes other entities: "NPMRN ["one of a dozen or so subsets of NPMR" (non physical-matter reality)] has its own Chief Executive Officer... The 'Big Cheese' as I fondly call him... The Big Cheese is clearly a male entity... The Supreme Beings, CEOs, or leaders of each NPMRN are each unique and different entities with different purposes, styles and personalities."
Campbell writes that "a Big TOE that reaches beyond PMR absolutely must have at least one mystical leg to stand on." The book also includes a guide to meditation, a discussion of love ("Love is a technical term defined by an absence of entropy in consciousness"), and a discussion of "psi phenomena" ("The realness of psi effects must be personally experienced to be accepted or understood... Those who are ready to progress to the next level of being will somehow discover the truth, while those who are not ready will remain clueless").
My Big Toe has garnered an international following. Campbell created a YouTube channel in 2007 and, as of 2 December 2019, Campbell has uploaded 691 videos with more than 7.5 million views in total. Campbell's videos consist of his lectures, public appearances, interviews, and "fireside chats" explaining his theory. He continues to lecture around the world, holding workshops on My Big TOE, teaching workshops on the principles of simulation theory and speaking at conferences on the topic of consciousness.
Campbell's paper "On Testing the Simulation Theory" was published in 2017 in the International Journal of Quantum Foundations. In it, he and his co-authors proposed several experiments aimed at testing the simulation hypothesis. In 2018 they started a Kickstarter campaign to fund the experiments, which reached $236,590, more than the required sum of $150,000.
Work with NASA and the U.S. Department of Defense
Campbell has had a long career as a scientist and physicist. He received a B.S. in Physics as well as an M.S. in Physics. He started but did not finish a PhD in Experimental Nuclear Physics with a thesis in low-energy nuclear collisions. Campbell most recently worked for NASA within the Ares I program (follow-on to the Shuttle) assessing and solving problems of risk and vulnerability to insure mission and crew survivability and success. Both Campbell and electrical engineer Dennis Mennerich were instrumental in developing TMI's "Hemi-Sync" technology, based on the binaural beat method for creating specific altered states of consciousness within subjects. Campbell believes his research with Monroe informed many of his insights into the nature of reality and mechanics of what he calls "the larger consciousness system".
My Big TOE
Campbell's My Big TOE (Theory of Everything) trilogy of books ("Awakening", "Discovery", "Inner Workings") was published in 2003 and is about Campbell's theory of "Absolute Unbounded Oneness", which he describes as "a high entropy primordial consciousness energy-form". According to Campbell, this evolves into "a much lower-entropy consciousness energy-form called AUM (Absolute Unbounded Manifold)", which is "the fundamental source consciousness". Campbell refers to the AUM as "the Big Dude" and compares it to the gods of other religions; he explores "AUM's personality and feelings in juxtaposition to your personality and feelings": "Does AUM ever annoy itself, have a bad day, or get bored or lonely playing only with and by itself?" Campbell also describes other entities: "NPMRN ["one of a dozen or so subsets of NPMR" (non physical-matter reality)] has its own Chief Executive Officer... The 'Big Cheese' as I fondly call him... The Big Cheese is clearly a male entity... The Supreme Beings, CEOs, or leaders of each NPMRN are each unique and different entities with different purposes, styles and personalities."
Campbell writes that "a Big TOE that reaches beyond PMR absolutely must have at least one mystical leg to stand on." The book also includes a guide to meditation, a discussion of love ("Love is a technical term defined by an absence of entropy in consciousness"), and a discussion of "psi phenomena" ("The realness of psi effects must be personally experienced to be accepted or understood... Those who are ready to progress to the next level of being will somehow discover the truth, while those who are not ready will remain clueless").
My Big Toe has garnered an international following. Campbell created a YouTube channel in 2007 and, as of 2 December 2019, Campbell has uploaded 691 videos with more than 7.5 million views in total. Campbell's videos consist of his lectures, public appearances, interviews, and "fireside chats" explaining his theory. He continues to lecture around the world, holding workshops on My Big TOE, teaching workshops on the principles of simulation theory and speaking at conferences on the topic of consciousness.
The Crimesmith is the name of two minor fictional villains in the DC Universe.
Fictional character biographies
Crimesmith I
The first Crimesmith made only one starring appearance, in World's Finest Comics #68 (January-February 1954), in the story "The Secret Weapons of the Crimesmith!" Rand Garrow is a small-time crook sent to prison by Batman. He uses his time in jail to learn how to construct elaborate machines. After his release, he begins calling himself the Crimesmith, and sells his machines to other criminals to use in crimes.
At first stymied by the Crimesmith's inventions, Batman gets a break in the case after catching Patch Parson using one of the Crimesmith's machines. When Crimesmith plans to secretly broadcast images from old monster films and cause a panic in Gotham City, Batman traces the signal back to the criminal's lair and captures him.
Crimesmith I is seen in a flashback in Batman #101 (August 1956), but does not play a significant role in the story.
Crimesmith II
The second Crimesmith was created by Marv Wolfman, appearing in a two-part story in Batman #443 and #444 (January and February 1990). This one was Dr. Jeffrey Fraser, a brilliant scientist and media personality who had recently met Bruce Wayne. This Crimesmith gave detailed plans for robberies to gangs of crooks with the understanding that they would give him a big percentage of the loot, and he would continue to direct them to other big scores in the future. His detailed plans always included maps showing the exact locations of each security camera and instructions on how to subvert them. He used tiny incendiary devices implanted in his underlings to kill them if he thought they were disobeying orders and/or starting to leak information about him to anyone (such as Batman).
In the end, Fraser died as his headquarters was going up in flames, while his "beautiful female assistant" escaped in a fast car before Batman could catch her. It was implied that while Fraser might be a brilliant scientist, the real criminal mastermind who made things happen was his assistant—or that perhaps "Crimesmith" was a codename for both of them as a team.
Further reading
* ' by Michael L. Fleischer and Janet E. Lincoln, Macmillan (1976)
* The Essential Batman Encyclopedia by Robert Greenberger, Del Rey (2008)
* "[https://www.google.com/books/edition/Back_Issue_113/uLeZDwAAQBAJ?hlen&gbpv1&dqcrimesmith&pgPA48&printsec=frontcover Flashback: Batman Rising]" in Back Issue #113 by Michael Eury, TwoMorrows Publishing (2019)
Fictional character biographies
Crimesmith I
The first Crimesmith made only one starring appearance, in World's Finest Comics #68 (January-February 1954), in the story "The Secret Weapons of the Crimesmith!" Rand Garrow is a small-time crook sent to prison by Batman. He uses his time in jail to learn how to construct elaborate machines. After his release, he begins calling himself the Crimesmith, and sells his machines to other criminals to use in crimes.
At first stymied by the Crimesmith's inventions, Batman gets a break in the case after catching Patch Parson using one of the Crimesmith's machines. When Crimesmith plans to secretly broadcast images from old monster films and cause a panic in Gotham City, Batman traces the signal back to the criminal's lair and captures him.
Crimesmith I is seen in a flashback in Batman #101 (August 1956), but does not play a significant role in the story.
Crimesmith II
The second Crimesmith was created by Marv Wolfman, appearing in a two-part story in Batman #443 and #444 (January and February 1990). This one was Dr. Jeffrey Fraser, a brilliant scientist and media personality who had recently met Bruce Wayne. This Crimesmith gave detailed plans for robberies to gangs of crooks with the understanding that they would give him a big percentage of the loot, and he would continue to direct them to other big scores in the future. His detailed plans always included maps showing the exact locations of each security camera and instructions on how to subvert them. He used tiny incendiary devices implanted in his underlings to kill them if he thought they were disobeying orders and/or starting to leak information about him to anyone (such as Batman).
In the end, Fraser died as his headquarters was going up in flames, while his "beautiful female assistant" escaped in a fast car before Batman could catch her. It was implied that while Fraser might be a brilliant scientist, the real criminal mastermind who made things happen was his assistant—or that perhaps "Crimesmith" was a codename for both of them as a team.
Further reading
* ' by Michael L. Fleischer and Janet E. Lincoln, Macmillan (1976)
* The Essential Batman Encyclopedia by Robert Greenberger, Del Rey (2008)
* "[https://www.google.com/books/edition/Back_Issue_113/uLeZDwAAQBAJ?hlen&gbpv1&dqcrimesmith&pgPA48&printsec=frontcover Flashback: Batman Rising]" in Back Issue #113 by Michael Eury, TwoMorrows Publishing (2019)
Idris Olagoke Badmus is the founder and president of the African Center Foundation, an international humanitarian organization which help communities and people in Africa with educational and industrial development.
Biography
Badmus was born in Ibadan, Nigeria, on June 6, 1966. He started his writing career at the age of seventeen when he wrote a short drama for the British Broadcasting Corporation.
Badmus founded African Center in 1989. African Center is the first non-governmental organization from Africa to become the Chapter of the United Nations. African Center is located in fifteen African countries, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Badmus is the editor-in-chief of Africa Today, a multilingual, international news magazine, published in Italian, French, and English. Africa Today was first published in 1994. He won the Association of Nigerian Authors' New Poet Award in 1990.
Badmus is the president and CEO of African Network Inc, the president of Afrosea Seafood Group, and is on the board of directors of the Association of Nigeria Authors, the Catholic Caritas, the Brooklyn Development Corporation, and the African American Chambers of Commerce and Industrial Development.
He is currently the chairman and chief executive officer of Afromedia News Corp. New York.
Biography
Badmus was born in Ibadan, Nigeria, on June 6, 1966. He started his writing career at the age of seventeen when he wrote a short drama for the British Broadcasting Corporation.
Badmus founded African Center in 1989. African Center is the first non-governmental organization from Africa to become the Chapter of the United Nations. African Center is located in fifteen African countries, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Badmus is the editor-in-chief of Africa Today, a multilingual, international news magazine, published in Italian, French, and English. Africa Today was first published in 1994. He won the Association of Nigerian Authors' New Poet Award in 1990.
Badmus is the president and CEO of African Network Inc, the president of Afrosea Seafood Group, and is on the board of directors of the Association of Nigeria Authors, the Catholic Caritas, the Brooklyn Development Corporation, and the African American Chambers of Commerce and Industrial Development.
He is currently the chairman and chief executive officer of Afromedia News Corp. New York.