New information is constantly uncovered which influences conventional ideas of human origins. Through genome sequencing, scientists have uncovered proof that modern man and Neanderthals are closely related. Modern humans share genomic patterns identical to those of Neanderthals…enough to be considered proof that we are the same species. Or in other words, cavemen ARE us! The [...]
World Cup fever is about to begin, as the world’s biggest soccer tournament starts in South Africa on June 11. Every four years the top 16 national soccer teams fight for the right to lift the World Cup Trophy. For the first time the continent of Africa will host the world’s biggest tournament. Soccer still [...]
Why can some people live with only minimal possessions, while others save everything they have ever touched…and eventually are buried by their possessions, by their trash, by their stuff? Stuff: Compulsive Hoarding and the Meaning of Things is written by two scientists who treat have treated hundreds of people suffering from hoarding issues. In the [...]
The bibliography is a crucial part of a project; it brings all of the research together and gives the paper credibility. Yet preparing the citations is a detailed and sometimes tedious process. EasyBib can help. As one fan said on Facebook (thank you, Aliyah Hauser Prontaut!) EasyBib is like a calculator for your English paper. [...]
Struggling with Pride and Prejudice? Have a class discussion on Hamlet and no idea what to say? Do a bit of extra reading and get the clues you need–free and online. A bit of reading and research can increase your understanding–and your grade! Check out the following websites for extra help: SparkNotes: No Fear Shakespeare! [...]
One of the best film blogs on the web is MovieMorlocks.com, the official blog for Turner Classic Movies. The term Morlocks refers to the subterranean creatures first introduced by H. G. Wells in his novel The Time Machine and later brought to life on the screen by the film. The site features an eclectic mix of these “morlocks;” regular writers [...]
Since it’s inception in 1995 Turner Classic Movies, or TCM for short, has carved a unique niche in cable television. TCM routinely shows classic films, forgotten gems and low budget programmers from the Golden Age of Hollywood. These are all films that are rarely, if ever shown on any other channel. TCM’s official website offers [...]
The Internet Movie Database, IMDB for short, is one of the most popular film sites on the internet. It is a handy tool for researching films and the people who make them. No database as comprehensive and as massive as IMDB is going to be perfect, but using a few simple guidelines and understanding what the [...]
Tuesday night will be very close to heaven for political junkies. Even if you don’t live and breathe Fox News or MSNBC, you may be fascinated to watch the results come in. For immediate, easy access to results from the Old Dominion, the Virginia State Board of Elections website will post results from the presidential [...]
Finally, the election is almost here. After one of the longest, most contested Presidential campaigns, either John McCain or Barack Obama will be elected the 44th President next Tuesday. If you are still undecided, check out these fun websites that will help you to understand the candidates’ positions and rate the truth (or not) of [...]