“We cannot live in a world interpreted for us by others. Take back our listening, use our own voice to see our own light.” – Elaine Bellezza
Jan 4, 2026
“While the gentle winter sun slowly opens its eyes, let us all bring more light and compassion into the world.” – Dacha Avelin
Jan 3, 2026
“Be patient with yourself. Self-growth is tender; it’s holy ground. There’s no greater investment.” – Stephen Covey
Jan 2, 2026
“Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better person.” – Benjamin Franklin
Jan 1, 2026
“Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing.” – Vince Lombardi
Dec 31, 2025
On this day 375 years ago, perhaps the greatest physicist the world has known, Isaac Newton, was born. Widely recognized as one of the most influential scientists of all time, he invented his own calculus when he was 26 years old. An English mathematician, astronomer, and theologian, his book Principia, “Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy”, formulated our understanding of the mechanics of motion and gravity, which dominated scientists’ view of the physical universe for the next three centuries. This farmer’s son also built the first practical reflecting telescope, and made pathbreaking observations in optics, figuring out that white light is really made of multiple colors. WATCH a cool video... (1543)
16 years ago today, the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa, officially opened in Dubai. Taking the crown from the Taipei 101 building in Taiwan's capital, the Burj Khalifa has been the tallest building and structure on Earth since 2009, a year before it was even finished. Burj Khalifa was designed by a team led by Adrian Smith of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, the firm that designed the Sears Tower in Chicago, a previous record holder for the world's tallest building. READ more... (2010)
