The Lord of the Rings films – The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King – are directed by Peter Jackson and based on the high fantasy novels of the same names, written by J.R.R. Tolkien and released in the mid-1950s.
Dear Reader, In the mysterious realm of quantum physics, there exists a phenomenon so strange that Einstein himself called it “spooky action at a distance.” When two particles become …
Dear Reader, Some stories take decades to complete themselves. Ours began over a century ago in the dense forests of northern Wisconsin, where Camp II operated as a bustling lumber operation …
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Dear Reader, Recently, I encountered the late David Foster Wallace’s famous commencement speech, and I found myself captivated by his insights on steering through life’s complexities …
Dear Reader, The Fourth of July is upon us once again—a day when we pause to celebrate our independence as a nation. This holiday commemorates that pivotal moment in 1776 when our …
Dear Reader, Recently, I attended an AI conference that opened my eyes to a crucial yet underexamined aspect of our AI revolution: the rare earth materials that power it all. While we celebrate …
Dear Reader, We are all inhabitants of private universes. One person’s world revolves around the crack of a bat against a baseball, the geometry of a perfect swing, the smell of grass and …
Dear Reader, Father’s Day is just around the corner—a perfect time to reflect on the men who raised us, guided us, and helped shape who we are. Fathers, notably, were there at the …
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Dear Reader, There’s something about growing older—about all the experiences we gather, the places we’ve been, and the people we’ve met along the way—that helps a …
Dear Reader, Let’s consider what it means when someone tells a lie. Whether it’s told to one person or many—depending on the liar’s available platforms—the essence …
Dear Reader, As Memorial Day approaches, we pause to remember and honor those who gave everything for our nation. Each Memorial Day, we stand in solemn gratitude for thos who never …
Dear Reader, In the final accounting, when the ledger of our days closes and the last breath escapes like a whisper into the void, what remains of us? We who once walked with purpose, …
We welcome letters to the Editor, a chance for members of the community to comment on issues of concern to them. All letters must be original, not duplications of letters addressed to public …
"Dazed and Confused" takes place over the course of one day in 1976 Austin, Texas, following the conversations and activities of various teenagers on the last day of school.
Dear Reader, Mother's Day is upon us - a moment to pause and honor the women who gave us life, love, and guidance. Each of us owes our existence to a mother, through whom, by the grace of …
Dear Reader, Remember the song "Just Dropped In (to see what condition my condidtion was in)" by Kenny Rogers and the First Edition? In today's world, rare indeed is the person who …
Dear Reader, Easter is upon us, a time of great celebration for Christians around the world. It is the day we proclaim, Christ is risen!—a moment of triumph over death, of hope restored, …
Dear Reader, In a world overwhelmed by noise, wisdom is too often drowned out. Today, everything fights for our attention—headlines, outrage, sirens, engines—clamoring for dominance in an …