Month: March 2008

Christian Science or Scientology?

March 24, 2008 | 1 comment

A comedian took to the streets to ask bystanders what split-second choice they would make when presented with two options. In part of his routine, he asked, “Christian Science or Scientology?” A short video clip from Mo Rocca 180 captured

Who’s your daddy?

March 23, 2008 | 1 comment

A seminary professor was vacationing with his wife in Gatlinburg, TN. One morning, they were eating breakfast at a little restaurant, hoping to enjoy a quiet, family meal. While they were waiting for their food, they noticed a distinguished looking,

Roger Federer

March 20, 2008 | 3 comments

One of the highlights of our trip to Indian Wells was watching Roger Federer warm-up for a tournament match with only a few feet between ourselves and his practice space on court. If you’re not aware, Federer is the Tiger

A weekend of tennis lessons

March 19, 2008 | 3 comments

What a weekend! My family and I attended three days of the Pacific Life Open tennis tournament happening in Indian Wells, CA. We wanted to expose our budding tennis player son to high quality talent, plus my wife and I

The Nocebo Effect

March 14, 2008 | 3 comments

A reader sent in a link to a fascinating article on The Nocebo Effect. You’ve heard of placebos, I suspect. Placebos can be pills given to a patient that are supposed to have no effect, but in fact, have a