Archive for September, 2009
Tsunamis, Earthquakes, and Indonesia
Sadly for many, natural disasters are still the main topic of news. An earthquake in the middle of the Pacific Ocean caused a tsunami which has left at least 34 dead and many injured in the Samoan islands. The links below will give you a quick geography lesson on American Samoa, but this post is [...]
Philippines – Geography and Storm News
If you haven’t already heard, terrible storms and flooding have ravaged the northern portion (circled on the map below) of the Philippines. More than 200 people are already confirmed dead, and almost 2 million people have endured flooded houses and shelters, many of them forced to evacuate. Unfortunately, additional storms are headed in the same direction. While [...]
Yom Kippur
Yesterday evening at sundown began Yom Kippur, and for those of us who are not Jewish, that may not mean a lot. While it may not affect you, it’s always good to understand the basics of other religions, so here is a quick briefing. Yom Kippur is known as the most holy Jewish holiday. At [...]
35 Yrs Ago, Tommy John has Self-Titled Surgery
35 years ago today, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tommy John underwent an elbow surgery that now bears his name. Dr. Frank Jobe repaired the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) by taking a tendon from John’s other forearm and surgically weaving it into place (with the help of holes drilled in the bones). At the time, it was [...]
Camping With Gaddafi?
The United Nations General Assembly is being held in New York, and world leaders are taking up residence in hotels across Manhattan – except for Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, who is pitching a tent. That’s right. On his first-ever visit to the United States, Gaddafi is pitching a tent. Or at least he’s trying to. [...]
Herschel Goes MMA
NFL and NCAA football legend, Herschel Walker has signed a multi-fight contract with Strikeforce, the group hellbent on catching the UFC in the rapidly growing blood sport segment known as mixed martial arts (or MMA).1 Walker is best known as the NFL running back who was traded from the Dallas Cowboys to the Minnesota Vikings for [...]
Obama on Letterman
Last night, President Obama made an appearance on the Last Show with David Letterman. The appearance is noteworthy in that it is extremely rare for an acting president to make an appearance on a late night television talk show. It’s common to see politicians on the couch during the campaign process and they even pop [...]
Emmy Education
The Emmys are hardly the Oscars, but they still get talked about the next day and even if you missed the show, you’re still likely to see a winner’s list in the paper or online. Here’s a few things you should know that might have slipped by you unless you’re a diehard TV fan. Justin [...]
