Winter 2013 Photo Contest Winners

Winter 2013 Photo Contest Winners

  First Place Badge of Honor By Logan Havens, Tocquerville, Utah When I asked this Russian veteran if I could take his picture, he energetically replied, “ясно!” (Russian for “Clearly!”) I took his picture, he saluted, and he walked away.   Second Place Purple Dawn By...
Telltale Souvenirs

Telltale Souvenirs

As you may have noticed, employees of the International Transportation Security Administration (TSA) are paid to inspect the contents of your suitcases every time you travel. They see everything one suitcase at a time through the power of x-ray vision on a tiny...
So They Lost Your Luggage?

So They Lost Your Luggage?

“Airline Essentials Kit?” Comedian Brian Regan pokes fun at this obvious misnomer in his hilarious routine: “Oh, these are the essentials . . . then I overpacked. I thought I needed all that stuff I meticulously put in my suitcase—I stand corrected.” Prepare for...
A Bird’s-eye View

A Bird’s-eye View

  New Zealanders take great pains to protect their native birds by building bird sanctuaries. Following are some of the species that can be found at the Harker Reserve in Onewhero.  Fantail (Piwakawaka) Fantails are attracted to bugs that fly up in reaction to...