Gary Barlettano makes it big -- congratulations, cover boy!

National Geographic November 2006.

Hint: let the pictures roll for a few seconds.

[James Roscoe]

I received my copy of National Geographic last week and there was Gary staring out at me. He makes an interesting coverboy. The interesting thing is that his picture accompanies a story about the discovery of some ancient hominid fossils. Either Gary bears a striking resemblence to an austrolapithecine, or National Geo. has a lot of explaining to do.

National Geographic November 2006.

Hint: let the pictures roll for a few seconds.

I didn't see this post until this morning as I languish in my hotel room next to Sea-Tac Airport looking for things to keep me busy until I leave for my flight.

Good catch, Bob!!

Now, you need to identify my current avatar ... perhaps a more evolved version of my previous one?

Tough challenge, Gary. I'll revert, carrying my shield -- or on it.