August 2026

Quote of the day by Jackie Chan (AP photo) Every generation looks up to role models. Students admire great teachers, athletes dream of becoming sporting legends, and young professionals often aspire to follow the paths of industry leaders. While inspiration is genuinely valuable, constantly trying to become someone else can prevent people from ever discovering…

Jackie Chan is a Hong Kong actor, filmmaker, and martial artist known worldwide for performing his own dangerous stunts and blending action with comedy While filming the 1983 martial arts comedy Project A, a stunt performer stood at the edge of a clock tower, looking down at a drop of more than 15 metres. Below…

The Odyssey is an ancient Greek epic by Homer that follows the long and difficult journey of hero Odysseus as he struggles to return home after the Trojan War Consider an investor who ignores obvious warning signs, loses a fortune on risky cryptocurrency investments, and then blames the global financial system. Or a company executive…

Napoleon Bonaparte (Image: Wikipedia) Success often gets pictured as quick decisions and instant reaction, striking the moment an opportunity appears. Napoleon Bonaparte understood something quieter than that. “Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake,” the line widely credited to him goes. Rather than rushing to intervene the moment things start going wrong…

Shihmen Reservoir releasing sediment through the power plant discharge outlet. Image Credit: Peellden The accumulation of sediment in reservoirs across the American West represents a significant challenge for water resource management. Since the early 20th century, thousands of dams have been constructed to provide essential services, including hydro-electric power, irrigation for agriculture, and reliable municipal…