It began as an obscure movement and grew to become the single largest religion in history of the world—-moving from the streets of Jerusalem to the far reaches of the globe. This is the incredible story of the people who despite persecution, founded a religion, redefined God and changed the world forever […] Read more

Paul Winfield – Farmington Hills Michigan, historic homes, pleasant parks and friendly folks on the outskirts of the motor city, Farmington hills is everything Detroit is not. Elegant farmhouses, victorian cottages, and greek revival homes sit comfortably on perfectly groomed yards. The town square is as all American as apple pie or a shiny new […] Read more

Less than two years later, General William Tecumseh Sherman scorched a path of destruction across Georgia that ended with the capture of Savannah. In December of 1864, Sherman offered the port city to President Lincoln as a Christmas gift. Union victory was near […] Read more

Twenty years ago, in 1990, Declan Treacy invented the International Clear Your Desk! Day and officially declared a one-man war on unnecessary paperwork. That war still rages, like the War of the Sexes it is an eternal contest – a few local victories or truces but no overall conflict resolution is ever likely. Two thousand […] Read more

Comprising 3,400 shimmering glass panels, the new conservatory at the Cleveland Botanical Garden resembles a giant three-dimensional jigsaw puzzle. The spectacular structure, the centerpiece of a $37 million expansion, encompasses two unique ecosystems. These diametrically opposed environments house many unusual animals and more than 350 species of plants […] Read more

In the moderately populated but energy-intensive US, buildings consume 36% of the country’s energy supply and each year run up an energy bill of nearly $200 billion. Commercial buildings alone have an annual bill of $80 billion. Aside from being expensive, energy takes a tremendous toll on the environment; the energy that powers our appliances […] Read more

Today, desktop computer designs are flirting with clock speeds of 300 MHZ, unheard of just a year ago. However, to keep a computer’s design both simple and affordable, its system bus–where the memory and certain peripherals hang out–typically dawdles along at a fraction of the processor’s speed. Because of the design and cost constraints, it’s […] Read more

IT IS A PLACE OF CONSTANT CHANGE. OF WOOD AND WATER, SUNLIGHT AND SHADE. THIS IS CONGAREE NATIONAL PARK. NOT FAR FROM SOUTH CAROLINA’S STATE CAPITOL, THIS MAJESTIC WILDERNESS OF TOWERING TREES IS A SANCTUARY. FOR WILDLIFE… FOR CHAMPION TREES… FOR VISITORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. DAY BY DAY, SEASON BY SEASON, THIS FLOODPLAIN FOREST […] Read more

Congo Gorilla Forest provides its animals with a rich, physical environment, but it doesn’t stop there. The vision behind “Congo Gorilla Forest” is important to more than the gorillas. It’s a powerful experience for every visitor who comes to see them. This exhibit is about presenting all of us with choices. A revolutionary component gives […] Read more