Joe Carter

Russell K. Nieli reports that the “diversity” in Ivy League isn’t so diverse : Most elite universities seem to have little interest in diversifying their student bodies when it comes to the numbers of born-again Christians from the Bible belt, students from Appalachia and other . . . . Continue Reading »

1. The Scientific Difference Between a Yuppie and a Hippie On the distinction between yuppies and hippies: Individual differences in prediction biases for planning future tasks. “The present study investigated variables related to errors in predicting when tasks will be completed. Participants . . . . Continue Reading »

When asked whether the United Arab Emirates (UAE) would support a possible Israeli air strike against the regime in Tehran to prevent Iran from gaining nukes, UAE’s ambassador to the United States, Yousef Al Otaiba said : A military attack on Iran by whomever would be a disaster, but Iran . . . . Continue Reading »

The Harold B. Lee Library at Brigham Young University has a wonderful shot-for-shot parody of the Old Spice’s brilliant ” The Man Your Man Could Smell Like ” commercial: (Via: Geekosystem ) . . . . Continue Reading »

When asked to rate the qualities they admire most, women often claim to value honesty above all else. This is, of course, rather ironic since honesty is the trait they least tolerate in men. Admitting that, yeah, now that she’s mentioned it, she does look kind of chubby in that dress, will . . . . Continue Reading »

Cuba to release 52 political prisoners, Catholic Church says The Cuban government will free 52 political prisoners, Catholic officials in Havana said Wednesday, the largest release of captive dissidents in decades and a surprise gesture that could help thaw relations with the United States. . . . . Continue Reading »

Since we’re talking about dance this morning, I thought it worth noting this interview with sci-fi writer Catherine Asaro on the similarities between ballet and mathematics: . . . . Continue Reading »

In the latest issue of First Things ( now online ), Sara Hamdan explores how economic conditions are affecting the art form of dance . Overall, the article is a fine piece of reporting. But I have to take exception to one claim: [P]opular forms of dance performance have become more about . . . . Continue Reading »

The web tool at ” I Write Like . . . ” claims to use a statistical analysis tool that analyzes a person’s word choice and writing style and compares them to those of famous writers. Based on my latest On the Square article, it concluded: I write like Stephen King I Write Like by . . . . Continue Reading »

In the latest issue of Touchstone , William Saunders reviews Fr. Neuhaus’ last book American Babylon: Notes of Christian Exile : This book, written with all the characteristic wit and insight of Neuhaus at his best, is an extended reflection on, and examination of, what it means to be a . . . . Continue Reading »