Monthly Archives: September 2010

VANCOUVER — Spider Robinson picks up the phone after the answering machine has already begun playing its message. It seems he’s been caught with his pants down. “Inevitably, the moment you walk into the bathroom and sit down on the … Read more

Virtual world developer Utherverse Digital Inc. today announced it is seeking its first-ever venture capital funding as a presenter at the exclusive Banff Venture Forum 2010, September 23-24 in Banff, Alberta. As one of only 13 IT companies invited to … Read more

DECATUR – In an energetic lecture at Millikin University, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. extolled the virtues of alternative energy, decried what he called the "hidden costs" of coal and even referenced a memory of his father. Taking questions afterward, he … Read more

The Huron County setting is poised to become immortalized by a legendary Canadian author thanks to a national competition that will decide Robert Munsch‘s next book. Canadian residents have the chance to choose Robert Munsch’s 30th published book now through … Read more

Renowned oceanographer and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Sylvia Earle discusses why the health of the ocean should matter to everyone, and what individuals–including kids–can do to help make it better. National Geographic hosted a live recording of National Public Radio’s Talk … Read more

(Sept. 21) — The undead are all around us, and have been for decades. Zombies are in our mass consciousness, invading art, literature, entertainment and even education. But at the heart of this fear-mongering revolution is a single question: Is … Read more

Empathy is the ability to identify with another’s feelings, to put yourself in the place of another. Empathy is one of the greatest gifts we can give our children, as it will help them see the good in those around … Read more

“I am accosted by songs,” Judy Collins said emphatically, when I asked her how she decides what to sing. It seemed an obvious question for a vocalist who, over the course of a lengthy career, has recorded tunes by everyone … Read more