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Martin Luther King Speech - Beyond Vietnam

Martin Luther King Speech - Beyond Vietnam Martin Luther King Speech Beyond VietnamNew York, N.Y.4 April 1967 Mr. Chairman, ladies and gentlemen, I need not pause to say how very delighted I am to be here tonight, and how very delighted I am to see you expressing your concern about the issues...

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Bp Weighs Tony Hayward's Job as Ceo

BP weighs Tony Hayward's job as CEO.  In a board meeting scheduled for the evening of Monday, July 26, 2010, BP officials will determine "management changes" within the oil company responsible for the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill.  Speculation abounds that BP will offer Hayward a massive...

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George Steinbrenner Dead

Geroge Steinbrenner dead following a massive heart attack at his home in Tampa, Florida in the early hours of Tuesday, July 13, 2010. NY Daily News was first to report that the man who owned the NY Yankees for over 37 years while the team won seven championship titles and 11 pennants has...

10 Greatest Protests of the 20th Century

10 Greatest Protests of the 20th Century

The 20th century was a time of great change, with devastating wars, the rise of two superpowers and the fall of one. Demonstrations have been used throughout history to change the world, both peacefully and violently, but in the 20th century activism came into its own in an age of protest. 1)...

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What Is a Hypnic Jerk?

A hypnic jerk (also called a hypnagogic massive jerk) is a common, though poorly researched phenomenon that happens when people are about to drift off to sleep. Many experience a kind of electric jolt, or a sensation of falling—usually when they are exhausted or are in an uncomfortable sleeping...

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Why Are Fashion Models So Thin?

Fashion models are so thin because of the fact that people, particularly in the thin-obsessed countries in the west, consider thinness as an indicator of beauty. However, too much thinness of models are no longer healthy and are detrimental to the self-esteem of many young girls who strive to...

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Aral Sea Shrinking, Focus of UN Visit to Central Asia

The Aral Sea is shrinking and was the focus of a United Nations visit to the region of Central Asia. The Aral Sea was once the fourth largest lake in the world. In 1960 the lake supported a multitude of fresh and salt water fish, the fishing industries of the now ghost towns of the Uzbek Soviet...

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Oil Spill in Gulf of Mexico Threatening U.S. Coast

An oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is threatening the U.S. coast. Petty Officer 2nd Class of the U.S. Coast Guard, Prentice Danner reported that the Coast Guard has placed fire resistant containment booms along the shores of Louisiana to thwart the oil spill. The Coast Guard is uncertain how far...

Chiefs Sign Former Broncos WR Ashley Lelie

Chiefs Sign Former Broncos WR Ashley Lelie

One of my favorite receivers has landed in Kansas City. Ashley Lelie has signed with the Kansas City Chiefs. And KC has a chance to become one of my favorite teams which is weird considering I've been a long time Denver Broncos fan. Kansas City's roster reminds me so much of the way New England...

Brett Favre Signs With the Vikings

Brett Favre Signs With the Vikings

According to ESPN Brett Favre will sign with the Minnesota Vikings. This in my opinion will make the Vikings the team to beat in the NFC even if Brett Favre is 75% of his normal luster and fire. This acquisition makes the running game better, the passing game better, and it even will give the...