Strangler Fig Leaves Tree Hollow

The Brazilian walnut tree is majestic in size and strength. But this beautiful tree has one enemy, the strangler fig. When a strangler fig seed lands ...

Sports May Fill Spiritual Vacuum

In an essay titled "The Future of Sport" presented at the 2004 conference of the World Future Society, author and futurist Robin Gunston examines ...

"Spider-Man 2": Choosing What's Right

In Spider-Man 2, Dr. Otto Octavius (Alfred Molina) dreams of creating a machine to produce renewable nuclear fusion energy for the world. The dream turns ...

The "Monstrous" Views of Influential Philosopher Peter Singer

How significant is the influence of Princeton philosopher Peter Singer? Marvin Olasky writes:

The New York Times, explaining how his views trickle down ...

Jamie Foxx Motivated by an Indifferent Father

Jamie Foxx, the actor portraying Ray Charles in the movie Ray, never had the relationship with his father that he wanted. His biological parents lived ...

Research Shows Problem Drinking Starts Early

University of Buffalo researchers surveyed the drinking habits of 2,200 Americans, and found that the younger their subjects were when they had their ...

Consumer Culture Affects Children

Kids have a lot more money than they used to. They are also exposed to a great deal more advertising, not only in front of the television and computer ...

Coach Influenced by Student's E-Mail

Mike Krzyzewski's decision to remain as coach of the Duke University basketball team rather than to become head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers was ...

John Maxwell on Change

"When it comes to change, there are three seasons of timing: People change when they hurt enough that they have to, when they learn enough that they ...

Size of Rocket Boosters Determined by Ancient Roman Chariots

Although some historians question the veracity of all the facts in the following story, it is accurate enough to make an interesting point.

The U.S. standard ...