Spider a fascinating insect

Spiders are one of the most widely distributed insects in the world. They can be found on every continent except Antarctica. There are at least 40,000 species of them. They have silk glands in their abdomens and also fangs that can inject venom. However, not…

Weightlifting and exercise: no brain, no gain

Powerlifting, bodybuilding, and powerlifting have come a long way since they were first popularized in the 1970s. Gyms were hardcore, almost exclusively barbells, dumbbells, and benches. The workouts were 3-4 hours long and everyone tried different techniques, different exercises, different tempos, and different rep ranges.…

Dermot Michael (Pat) O’Neill

Dermot O’Neill was born in 1905 in County Cork, Ireland. As a teenager he traveled to China and settled in Shanghai. In 1925, at the age of twenty, he joined the Shanghai Municipal Police. This police force made up of 9,000 active and reserve officers…

What exactly is organic farming?

It is a term that has been grossly misrepresented. It is not just a form of agricultural practice that uses compost, crop rotation, and avoids manufactured chemicals and artificial hormones. Organic farming is more than that. It is a highly structured practice, conforming to very…

Winning pools in dog races

The trifectas usually pay more than the pools at the greyhound track. So why would I want to bet pools, you ask? Why would anyone want to play them when they could win so much more with a trifecta bet? Well, for that matter, superfectas,…