How did police ID and catalog criminals before fingerprints and photos? Answer: “Anthropometry”

"Court Case Friday" Fingerprint Experts A benefit of being a judge is that I get to learn all sorts of interesting stuff from expert testimony. For example, I learned that a fingerprint match does not guarantee conviction. The location of the print is critical. For instance, was it inside the window at the point of … Continue reading How did police ID and catalog criminals before fingerprints and photos? Answer: “Anthropometry” →

Philosopher Jeremy’s Bentham’s 275-year-old body is on permanent public display in the Student Center at University College London

"Fun Facts Saturday" Jeremy Bentham – “Father of Utilitarianism” Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832) is an 18th Century English jurist, philosopher, and the “Father of Utilitarianism.” Utilitarianism rejects absolute right or wrong. Instead, “right and wrong are determined by what brings the greatest happiness to the greatest number of people.” Or in short, “the greatest good for … Continue reading Philosopher Jeremy’s Bentham’s 275-year-old body is on permanent public display in the Student Center at University College London →

Existence of God and the Rise of Atheism #6: Complex and Amazing Human Body

"Sunday Afternoon Sermon" “God created man in his own image.” (Gen. 1:27) The Psalmist pondered: “What is man, that thou art mindful of him?” ”For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honor.” “Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; … Continue reading Existence of God and the Rise of Atheism #6: Complex and Amazing Human Body →

The Day I Discovered the Body of a Murder Victim

I was stressing at work, and I desperately needed a break. After confirming that another judge could substitute for me, I took a vacation day in the middle of the week. I decided to go kayaking. Kayaking is peaceful and relaxing. Kayaking was my favorite hobby -- until I damaged my lower back. I made … Continue reading The Day I Discovered the Body of a Murder Victim →

Raised from the Dead: Ephraim Hanks and the Martin Handcart Company Rescue

The miracle of raising the dead is one of the rarest and sacred of all miracles. Christ promised that his prophets, apostles, and disciples, would have his power to raise the dead. (Matthew 10:8; 4 Nephi 1:5) Of the five published accounts of such miracles taking place in the church in modern times, two involve … Continue reading Raised from the Dead: Ephraim Hanks and the Martin Handcart Company Rescue →

The Wondrous Miracles of Nature

Albert Einstein summarized: “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” Miracles follow faith. Those who have faith see the miracles all around us. We are surrounded by the wonderous miracles of nature. The miracles of … Continue reading The Wondrous Miracles of Nature →