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Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 7 views
Nomophobia is the fear of losing cell phone contact. The results of a new study might indicate that nomophobia is an epidemic in America these days. The research commissioned by Bank of America found that nearly half of Americans surveyed are willing to admit that they could not go a day without their…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 9 views
Arthur Brooks is quoted in the New York Times as saying, “Bar none, the unhappiest people I have ever met are those most dedicated to their own self-aggrandizement—the pundits, the TV loudmouths, the media know-it-alls.” He says that celebrities describe fame as being like drugs and alcohol, once you…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 12 views
When it comes to their favorite team winning the championship, most Americans don’t think God or the devil pick will pick the winner, but some will pray or perform game-day rituals just in case. A survey released by the Public Religion Research Institute looked at the link between team spirit and fan…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 9 views
A study published in the Journal “Psychological Science” says football fan’s eating habits change depending on whether or not their team wins. Researchers found supporters of the winning team tend to eat healthier than fans of a losing team. The day after a loss, a team’s fans tend to eat about 16 percent…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 5 views
Researchers from the Missouri University of Science and Technology and Duke University have found that young adults who are heavy users of the Internet may also exhibit signs of addiction. The study tracked the Internet usage of 69 students over a two month period, and found a correlation between some…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 12 views
How much is too much? People will have different answers to that question. For some, one TV is plenty, for others they need one in every room. For some, beans and rice will do, for others oversized portions of meat is necessary for every meal For some, a couple of cats are plenty, but not for a woman…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 16 views
One of the most devoted fan bases in consumer culture history are Nintendo fans. They have anxiously received every piece of hardware and software the gaming company creates. Every five years or so, Nintendo releases a new gaming system This time, the hotly anticipated game system codenamed “Project…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 6 views
GREED In an interview with George Lucas, creator of the Star Wars series, Bill Moyers asked, "Do you know yet what, in a future episode, is going to transform Anakin Skywalker to the dark side? Lucas replied, "Yes, I know what that is. The groundwork has been laid in this first episode. The film is ultimately…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 43 views
PORNOGRAPHY Steve Fetrow, a respected spiritual leader, resigned his position as a youth pastor in 1997 due in part to his use of pornography. Fetrow isn't alone. According to a recent study commissioned by Focus on the Family, there is no statistical difference between the number of Christians and the…