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Tony Blair to Give Autobiography Proceeds to Charity

UK’s former Prime Minister Tony Blair will give all the proceeds of his forthcoming autobiography to a charity that helps war veterans, his office announced on Monday.The book, which is entitled "A Journey", will be published on September 1. It will be Blair’s first personal account of...

The 50 Most Influential Christians of All Time

The 50 Most Influential Christians of All Time

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...

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What Is Kosher Food?

Some Jewish people follow strict dietary customs, set by ancient Jewish law or halacha. Foods that have met those requirements are called kashrut, or kosher. The word means “fit” or “proper”—indicating that they have been prepared in the traditional way, in accordance with the directions set in...

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Nick Schuyler, Sole Survivor of a Horrific Sea Fishing Accident

Nick Schuyler, sole survivor of a horrific sea fishing accident, guest starred on "Oprah" to discuss the ordeal and the memoir he penned a memoir of the event. Schuyler and three other healthy, althletic men were deep sea fishing 75 miles from the coast of Clearwater, Florida a year ago when their...

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Alabama A&M University

Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University prides itself in providing excellent educational opportunities to its students, and with a rating of Class A from the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, the university is indeed living up to its reputation. Founded more than 100...

10 Best Toys for Babies

10 Best Toys for Babies

Babies grow quickly and finding toys and gear suitable to meet the needs of your developing infant is sometimes difficult. Many baby toys are geared toward fostering safety, development, education, and of course, entertainment.

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What Is a Man's Cabinet?

A man's cabinet is a private room in the palaces of Early Modern Europe which was used as a study or retreat for gentleman. The cabinet was located adjacent to a man's bed chamber and was usually furnished with books, art, office equipment, a chair, desk, built in shelving, and other belongings....

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How to Avoid Online Scams

Though Nigerian email scams may be the butt of late-night comedian jokes, online fraud is still alive and well. Scams involving individuals, such as identity theft and financial scams, cost their victims nearly 240 million in 2007 over four times as much as they did in 2004. Sadly, the numbers...

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Huntingdon College

Huntingdon College is a private, co-educational liberal arts learning institution located in Montgomery, Alabama. Founded in 1854, the college has strong ties with the United Methodist Church and was initially chartered as an all-female college. It was not until 1934 when the first male student...

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Can I Copyright a Phrase?

Copyright laws apply to original works that are in a fixed medium and are attributed to a specific author or group of authors. This original work may be in the form of a written document, book, song, process, method, idea, etc. The purpose of copyrighting an original work is to control or limit...