June 6th, 79 years ago; D-Day – “First Wave at Omaha Beach” – Atlantic magazine

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I have posted this the last two years. When you have 15 or 20 minutes sit down and read it. A great piece of writing from their November, 1960 issue. Absorbing reading; terrifying and heroic… An account of the “epic human tragedy” that unfolded when Allied troops landed on the shores of Normandy on D-Day … Read more

Ugh oh… “Could too little sex lead to dementia?” (In men!!)

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Real research. Not a joke.  Falling levels of sexual satisfaction in middle age, and rising incidence of erectile dysfunction, could be risk factors for age-related memory decline and ultimately for dementia in men, according to a new scientific research. In the study about sexual satisfaction, researchers at San Diego State University, Penna State, the University … Read more

“How OLD Will We Be in Heaven?”

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I thought this was a stupid question but then decided to watch this 6 minute video. Turns out, there is a biblically based answer which makes a little bit of sense.  This is off a Dominican channel. Note you have to get to heaven first before this becomes important…

“How Good Was Jim Brown Actually?”

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Jim Brown died on May 18th at the age of 87. Mutli-sport amazing – phenomenal all round athlete – and certainly the greatest NFL running back – who went on to have an interesting life. He and NY Giant linebacker Sam Huff had some great duels. I remember how shocked people were when he retired … Read more