March 26, 2006
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SUNDAY GOOD NEWSBelieve
it or not, there’s a Stone Age Institute right in Bloomington, Indiana,
heartland of America, whose head is Ethiopian scientist, Sileshi
Semaw. On Friday, March 24, Dr. Semaw announced that the Gona
Paleoanthropological Research Project in Ethiopia had discovered a
hominid skull – well, the cranium in two pieces – in a small
gully at Gawis, just southeast of the capital, Addis
Ababa. And this is the only picture on the web so
far. Refresher definition – hominid is any two-legged primate,
including man. Primate = any kind of animal with flexible hands
and feet. They figure this skull might be a link between Homo
erectus (first primate to use a significant tool and walk upright)
and Homo sapiens (modern human). It’s about 200,000-500,000
years old they think. Seems like a lot could have happened in
that little piece of time, but hey… So they’re all excited now, the
skull folks, and I guess we’ll be hearing more soon. This should
be a fun way to not think about the war in Iraq or bird flu or George
Bush or whatever for a day or so. Well, maybe five minutes.
Deep Thought:
“I don’t think I received enough love when I was a child. And not just
from my parents. From my other relatives, and my friends, and from
strangers and from all the creatures of the world, including bugs.”
Today I am grateful for: My health, which is rather stable at the moment.
Guess the Movie:
“Ancestors, I ask you for your guidance. Blessed mother, come to me
with the Gods’ desire for my future. Blessed father, watch over my wife
and son with a ready sword. Whisper to them that I live only to hold
them again, for all else is dust and air. Ancestors, I honor you and
will try to live with the dignity that you have taught me. “ Answer: The Gladiator, 2000.
Winner: RnBoW_SPOT.
Canadian Seal Hunt Begins Amid Protests
Sealers Take to the Ice in Canada to Begin Annual Hunt, Get Confronted by Animal Rights Activists
by Phil Couvrette
GULF OF ST. LAWRENCE – Sealers took to the thawing ice floes off
the Atlantic Ocean on Saturday, the first day of Canada’s contentious
seal hunt, confronting animal rights activists who claim the annual
cull is cruel. (Rest of article here.)
Comments (23)
interesting about the skull. Thank you for sharing it, I hope we hear more about the skull.
Have a nice day
I find the idea of the missing link being found fascinating. I wonder if it will really turn out to be it?
I was permanently scarred in 4th grade when we were shown a documentary on endangered species in social studies class. The film showed these evil men snuck up behind the most beautiful baby harper seals and clubbing them to death. *shudder* I will never understand it.
I know there are a lot of alternative fuels at different stages of development. Solar, wind and hydroelectric power are in use already and there are some others close to being ready for use but at the rate they are being used they would be too little too late.
We just use too much oil to replace it with the alternatives that are available.
I am familiar with the place you’re talking about. http://www.stoneageinstitute.org/c_facility.shtml
I lived in Bloomington for 4 years while attending I.U. It is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen, surrounded by the Hoosier National Forest and Yellowwood State Forest.
I don’t know why Canada allows this hunting of seals to continue. They could do something you would think. How very sad.
“…a fun way to not think about….” Yeah.
every 5 minutes helps…
hmmm the missing link? Could be!
Movie? ummmmm Gladiator?
Wow, yes Gladiator! you win!
Wow! Interesting stuff.
Didn’t Gulliver encounter Hominids?
The more researchers find the more they’ll see how insignificant our time as humans on earth is.
We watched the Big Pig Dig in the Badlands last summer. Scientists who deal with things millions of years old really WILL take your mind of modern problems. Everything seems really insignificant. Until the next newspaper plops on your driveway. Have a great day!
Thanks for sharing! I hadn’t heard of this. How very cool!
woah, you must be filled with knowledge.
you cover all the subjects: sports, science, art, literature,
you’re like a news channel
you are an interesting cat.
We didn’t talk about your new birdfeeders take a picture of them and put them up here I would love to see them, Judi
Ryc/question: Oops! MSM aka as that terribly liberal mainstream media.
Hey how is your day Andrea? Judi
Thanks for stopping by my xanga! The secret to my weightloss?? Well–I quit my job, packed my stuff and moved to CA. The weight is coming off effortlessly. I am always busy doing something. And I head for the beach, for a nice long walk, at every opportunity! hehe…
another professor of postivity…and gratitude and somewhat the anthropologist…
loved this post, my wife is from South Africa and living down here in South Florida, I have been able to meet many of the Dutch Afrikanz, zulu people and other cultures who once lived in South Africa..many of the zulu people have such a natural seeming joy in just being alive..that anthropologist is probably no exception…really like your blog…
i grew up in Winchester Tennessee…until I joined the Army the world was a really small area..then it got big and now, it too is small enough that my concept of neighbor has really changed greatly…I love your what I am grateful for post the most…you are a teacher of something very wonderful…
john moseley
That’s interesting about the skull. I’m sure the skull people are thrilled.
ryn: thanks for your kind comment.
Loved reading about the skull-how exciting that it will provide us more information on our ancestors. ryc: Glad you visited and enjoyed article-love gettign the Daily Om!