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Mark D. Owen

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In Mr. Owen's career as a serial inventor and entrepreneur, he founded Puralytics, pioneering photocatalytic water purification using light-activated nanotechnology that has been sold in over 70 countries. He was also founder and CEO of Phoseon Technology, the world leader in UV LED photo-curing systems to the inks, coatings, and adhesives industry.

Mark held business development, marketing, and engineering management roles at Agilent Technologies, Electro Scientific Industries, and Tektronix and was an Engineering Lecturer at the University of Limerick, Ireland.

He has over 50 patents issued or pending, has published over fifty technical articles, and more than $1B in revenues have been derived from products involving his patents.

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Mark D. Owen A few years ago I did an ancestry test and worked on building out the family tree. I ended up with "1st cousins" in Unionville Missouri who have no ov…moreA few years ago I did an ancestry test and worked on building out the family tree. I ended up with "1st cousins" in Unionville Missouri who have no overlap to my family tree. We've tried out several "what-if" scenarios but so far none make much sense.(less)
Mark D. Owen I'm finishing the four books in the Hyperion Cantos and am finishing at least through the 3rd book in the Dune Series, both excellent. I have A Memory…moreI'm finishing the four books in the Hyperion Cantos and am finishing at least through the 3rd book in the Dune Series, both excellent. I have A Memory Called Empire on my bedside table, and plan on picking up the latest by Andy Weir soon.(less)
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The Fabulous Riverboat by Philip José Farmer
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While not the compelling mystery of the first (or third) book in the series, this one follows Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) as he resolutely decides to build a riverboat to explore Riverworld. He concludes the river must be 100s of thousands of miles l ...more
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The Fabulous Riverboat by Philip José Farmer
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While not the compelling mystery of the first (or third) book in the series, this one follows Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) as he resolutely decides to build a riverboat to explore Riverworld. He concludes the river must be 100s of thousands of miles l ...more
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To Your Scattered Bodies Go by Philip José Farmer
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After his death, Richard wakes up on the beach of Riverworld, along with humanities dead from all parts of history. Is this heaven, hell, or an experiment of an alien civilization? Fighting for survival and rebuilding some civilization while trying t ...more
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Waypoint Kangaroo by Curtis C. Chen
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I almost didn’t read this book because of the strange title. By the end of the book, I realized it was an apt title for the high point of the story. A young agent, with a unique ability, is told to take a paid vacation on a cruise ship to Mars. He’s ...more
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An immersive sci-fi journey that actually makes you think.

Wisdom: Starship Emissary isn’t just another space adventure—it’s a story that blends action, philosophy, and emotional depth in a way that stays with you long after the final page.

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Mark from the very first page of Wisdom: Starship Emissary, I found myself swept away into a universe where hope, duty, and the unknown collide. Your vision of the rookie crew aboard the Starship Emissary sent into the vastness of space and" Read more of this review »
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"Wisdom: Starship Emissary is a great second book in the series. It goes deeper into the lives of the Pan Nationals and is a good hard science fiction with a great understanding of tech. The story continues from Impact and follows Flax Venture and Tam" Read more of this review »
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Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
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CS Lewis is thought provoking and has an interesting, if dated, take on living the Christian life. His topics are well chosen, his examples might have been relevant in 1940s England, but they don’t translate well. His sexist and slightly racist comme ...more
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