Three Historical Ages of Invention
Around three million years ago, tools made of stone were the best prehistoric technology had to offer. Prehistoric humans were able to take down mammoths with flint spears, chop wood with stone axes, and grind grain with stone mortars and pestle. The first people to employ such technology were the hominids from the plains […]
Jury Duty - Dealing with the Often Unfair Burden of Civic Responsibility
I can only speak of California when referencing contemporary jury duty, though I’ve been called to serve in another state in the past, with equally irritating circumstances to deal with. Until the US Court system treats jurors with the respect they deserve, a jury of one’s peers will never meet its intended ideal. By that […]