Yet another earthquake. The amazing thing about this one: 7.8 in a third world country and they are saying that not much damage was done.
Are slow brains more creative? See also this study.
Lately there has been a lot of panic among some about “China” abandoning its support for the treasury market. Other people have been saying don’t worry, we are doing just fine with out China so we don’t need foreign support. Both groups are wrong.
Another Earthquake. It is the new trend.
Terrorism south of the border. It should be noted that this could be a sign that the Mexican army is starting to hit where it hurts. A thug with his back to the wall is a nasty thing.
Good news for Poland, bad news for Russia?
And just in case you were worried, Arctic ice levels are back to normal.
The Red Menace is still on its way and they still have not figured out how to stop it.
Hopefully they have everyone worried for nothing. On the other hand, it does not seem like people are worrying enough given the potential for things to go horribly wrong.
The Joint Operating Environment is the US military’s assessment of the threats facing the US in the next 25 years. It is nothing profound, but it is a more realistic view of the world then you usually get from the government. If you are intimidated by the length, just read the first two parts (excluding the introduction). That is where most of the good stuff is.
The future is here. Social Security tapping the “trust fund” to get through the year.
Go Eagle. From the Photographer…
“Over 10 days I saw at least 50 starlings getting caught and eaten by various eagles. It would happen anywhere from 100 to 500 feet in the air.
Alvin Plantinga has been described in by some secular sources as the foremost orthodox protestant Christian philosopher of the current age. We don’t mean that to be a commendation, but we do think it is worth getting to know that man a little more. It is interesting to see what the secular world understands as being the best that orthodoxy Christianity has to offer.
So here is what Alvin Plantinga calls his “Spiritual Autobiography.” It is a little out of date, but I don’t think too much has changed in regards to his world view.