John Adams, born on October 30, 1735 in Braintree, Massachusetts, served as Vice President to the first President of the United States, George Washington. Adams was also the second President of the United States and served from 1797-1801. Adams was also an American statesman, diplomat, and...
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...
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...
Those who ask the difficult questions, like “Why are we here?”, “From where do we derive morals?” and “What does it all really mean, when you get right down to it?” have given humanity amazing philosophical insights and ethical guidance. Unfortunately, thinking too much about these issues can...
Here are the official 2011 Oscar nominations for the 83rd Academy Awards. BEST PICTURE127 HOURS (Fox Searchlight Pictures)BLACK SWAN (Fox Searchlight Pictures)INCEPTION (Warner Bros Pictures)THE FIGHTER (Relativity Media/Paramount Pictures)THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT (Focus Features)THE KING'S SPEECH...
Life have you down? Despite life's ups and downs, the journey is far more exciting than the destination. Here are the 100 Best Quotes About Life: 1. "Just living is not enough. One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower." Hans Christian Anderson 2. "When I stand before God at the...
Andrew Jackson was the seventh President of the United States and the eponym of the Jacksonian Democracy. Jackson was born on March 15, 1767 in Waxhaw, North Carolina, or Lancaster, South Carolina, as the border between the states had not been resolved at the time of his birth. Jackson was born...
Below is a list of the 50 most important books of the last half century. These books have affected our culture in many ways and shape the way we live and think. 1. Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart 2. Douglas Adams’ The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy 3. Robert Atkins’ Dr Atkins’s New Diet...
The Zac Brown Band is an Atlanta, Georgia based country band consisting of Zac Brown on vocals, guitar, bass guitar, and percussion; Jimmy De Martini on fiddle and vocals; John Diskell Hopkins on bass guitar, guitar, and vocals; Coy Bowles on guitar and keyboards; Chris Fryar on drums; and Clay...
Who doesn't need a good laugh with prospects looking so grim on political, economical, environmental, and emotional fronts? Since modern times are a bit troubling and worrysome, here's our list of 25 Comedians Guaranteed to Make You Laugh (Until You Cry): 1. Lenny Bruce2. Johnny Carson3....
