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Finding fossil sea shells in Florida

While I was in Florida in early January, I was able to participate in a fossil dig conducted by Dr. Gary Schmelz who has written several books on Florida seashells.He has also been the director of education for The Conservancy of Southwest Florida, taught environmental science at Edison ...

Another take on Tomlin’s conference

Mike Tomlin opened his weekly press conference by addressing “the elephant in the room,” the live internet broadcast of his post-game locker room talk by the self-absorbed Antonio Brown.Tomlin delivered a scathing rebuke of Brown, but I’ve only picked out the key comments, as well as the ...

Return of the fisher: Once extinct in region, fisher on prowl again

Some readers have reported an unfamiliar, dark and furry creature in the woods. Odds are high itĢƵ not Bigfoot, but those readers may have spotted a fisher. That many people don’t recognize a fisher is no surprise. Fishers became extinct in this region more than a century ago. Fishers need ...

Undertaker-Cena match might not happen

‘Taker vs. Cena off?Is the biggest dream match that the WWE has left to offer off the table for this yearĢƵ WrestleMania?For months, there has been speculation that the Undertaker and John Cena would face off at Mania 33, but it may not happen after all.The match was originally penciled in ...

This winter, while unusual, on schedule

So far winter is acting very unusual. We have had a bit of ice, snow and cold weather. However, we have also had two short periods of January thaw, and next week looks like we will experience most of the week on the mild side with temperatures in the 50s and rain rather than snow. Average ...

Steelers seem ready for Ajayi, Dolphins

Memorable series moment<em>Dolphins 21, Steelers 17</em><em>Dec. 31, 1972 at Three Rivers Stadium</em>In the first non-single wing (1947), non-consolation (1962) and non-Immaculate Reception (1972) playoff game in team history, the ...