Atheism is generating quite a lot of attention these days. Prominent atheists are getting the word out about their views in increasing numbers and generating lots of public debate on the proper place of religion in governments and societies in the modern world. And now more than ever, atheists...
Iceland is reportedly "displeased" over the U.S. demand for Wikileaks' Twitter information per a recent Reuters report. On Saturday during a state radio address, Icelandic Foreign Minister Ossur Skarphedinsson declared the U.S. Attorney's demand "unacceptable" and is determined to protect Bridgette...
Angelina Jolie revealed after a surprise visit to Sarajevo on Saturday she would soon start work on a love story set during the 1992-95 Bosnian War.In a statement issued by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Jolie said that shooting for the movie would begin in autumn on...
In a controversial photo that may have helped end the Vietnam War, 9-year-old Kim Phuc Phan Thai ran naked through a street after suffering napalm burns over much of her body. The photo was taken in 1972 by Associated Press photographer Nick Ut. At 46 years old, Kim Phuc Phan is now a public...
Paul of TarsusSaul of Tarsus, a.k.a. Paul the Apostle, Paul of Tarsus [?-65 c.e.] was a Hellenistic Jew and student of Gamaliel the Elder who served as enforcer for the Pharisaic Sanhedrin against the apostate Christian sect following the crucifixion of Jesus. Around 33 c.e. he experienced a dramatic...
A British Tabloid is reporting that Saudi Arabia could very well put the stamp of approval on any attack Israel could launch against Iran's nuclear facilities. Mossad recently found a new nuclear plan and could be planning an attack if sanctions with Iran don't go as planned. Iran has continually...
Plastiki sail successfully crosses Pacific. The sailboat constructed of over 12,500 recycled plastic bottles arrived in Sydney Harbour after a 128 day voyage across the Pacific. Plastiki is a 60 foot catamaran with a six person crew that left the San Francisco bay area on March 20, 2010...
Influential people come in all shapes and sizes in all generations throughout history. Such people can be grouped together by shared affiliations and backgrounds, for whatever purposes people are drawn to make lists. This list offers some interesting biographical tidbits about 50 people of Jewish...
Unlimited power is apt to corrupt the minds of those who possess it” - William Pitt the Elder, British Prime Minister from 1766 to 1778. Our nations’ leaders are supposed to be paragons of virtue and strength, ever striving to better the populace’s lot in life and aid their country’s economic,...
The UK's royal Prince Andrew and the U.S. are the hardest hit by the Wikileaks latest cache release. It seems that included in the 271,000 international diplomatic disclosure is revealing information regarding a profanity filled tirade by Andrew. The Duke of York presented "unmitigated patriotism,"...
