Hint: T Rex became smart before he became big… From Scientific American a really interesting article on the evolution of T Rex. Great read if you like dinosaurs (and who doesn’t?). New Tyrannosaur Species Reveals How the King of the Dinosaurs Won Its Crown. Fossil suggests that T. rex got smart before it got big … Read more
"Money is the root of all evil." This from the Telegraph (UK). Pope Francis cracks down on secretive Vatican department dubbed 'the Saints' Factory'. Shadowy business of choosing Catholics to be made saints has been tainted by allegations of greed and corruption \ The Pope imposed strict new regulations demanding much greater transparency and accountability … Read more
Great! As the former captain of the Jamaica National side (1978-1979) I'm proud of "the boys." When I was there the game was played mainly by expatriates – with the exception of the Army team, there were very few Jamaicans playing. Hopefully the Cayman Islands will also do well (I was there from 1979 to … Read more
Can you see the Sleeping Indian? Across the river, to the left …
In the journal Mercatornet. Takes about ten minutes to read. An Oxford professor refutes the "new atheist" claim that religion and science are incompatible. Here's the first of several questions from the interview – Aceprensa: In your recent book Inventing the Universe: Why We Can't Stop Talking About Science, Faith and God, you say that … Read more
It's in the NY Times Style section! Your EDC (every day carry) things like the small flashlight, the swiss army knife, the fire starter, a leatherman wave, even the Israeli trauma bandage – you're in with the in-crowd if you carry them! in fact, you are groovy. Article below (FULL DISCLOSURE: Everything I linked to … Read more
The hiker who made the vid – "BearSnack" Just posted on youtube two days ago.
Navy SEAL Edward Byers, rescuing a hostage. Another SEAL did lose his life. I've put information about Byers and the mission below the video. At the end is Chief Byers bio; he's had a very distinguished career. Summary of Action Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Edward C. Byers Jr.: For actions during Operation Enduring … Read more
It's wonderful. I just finished it a second time. Short, straightforward, uncomplicated. It takes only a bit over an hour to read. Best to break it up into smaller sections over 4 -6 days. It also comes with the original letter Pope Francis wrote announcing the year of mercy. Takes another half hour to read … Read more
Because 45% of people pay no income tax – so raising taxes on taxpayers – hey, why not? This article originated on Marketwatch and was picked up by the NY Post. An estimated 45.3 percent of American households — roughly 77.5 million — will pay no federal individual income tax, according to data for the … Read more