The graph below shows that human deaths from natural disasters have decreased dramatically in the last century contrary to what many people want to believe. There is a normal human tendency to extrapo...Read More
Put this link into your bookmarks: Acronym Finder http://www.acronymfinder.com/ Nothing fancy but when you run across an acronym like TLA or CDS or OTBE, you can find out what they mean. You’re ...Read More
Dog Shaming http://www.dogshaming.com/ Guaranteed to make you smile. This is an example of someones for profit web site. People visit to see the humor and the entries are submitted by dog owners. ...Read More
As you read this I should be in Lone Pine or Whitney Portal getting ready to start the Mt Whitney hike. We are planning to leave at 10 pm tonight September 8th to enter the Whitney Zone at about midni...Read More
One of the modern things that we do is to try and increase awareness of some particular malady that is plaguing society. Hunger, hunger in Africa, cancer, breast cancer, driver education, food stamp...Read More
Seven things you can do to improve the world, no money involved: 1. Smile and say thank you. 2. Return the shopping cart. 3. Pick up some litter every day 4. Say two good things before you complain. 5...Read More
A little perspective goes a long way. The difference between First World Problems and Third World Problems is best illustrated by some examples: “I don’t like the taste of this dessert.&...Read More