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...
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...
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...
Modern Family,” “Glee,” and “Mad Men” won top honors at the 2010 Emmy Awards on Sunday. “Modern Family’s” Eric Stonestreet landed Outstanding Supporting Actor in A Comedy Series, beating “Mad Men’s” Jon Hamm for the award. The ABC sitcom revolves around a gay couple and their adopted daughter,...
Sofia Vergara's bikini photos make waves while vacationing in Ischia, Italy. The Modern Family star was spotted soaking up some sun before attending a local film festival with Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan. Vergara recently made headlines with her Emmy nomination for Best Supporting...
The 90's were a golden age of cartoons. We had a blast putting together the 20 best, and we're sure this list will inspire some discussion. Our only criteria was that the cartoon had to start in the 90's, meaning a couple of very late in the decade entries were still eligible. We did make a small...
Lindsay Lohan, the scandal and addiction ridden starlet, is finishing up her stay at the Betty Ford treatment center and facing a huge mess upon her January 4, 2011 release. It seems that "Dogs In Pocketbooks," an upcoming film based upon Lohan's troubled past, is set for production and the Lohan...
In the theatre there are 1,500 cameras rolling at the same time- in the cinema, only one,” as quoted by Orson Welles, the prolific director of the most studied film of all time, Citizen Kane. Within the last century cinema has grown from pioneering silent films into orchestrated musicals, “spaghetti...
Everyone needs a healthy hobby and curling up with a great book is one of the best ways to nurture your self and expand your mind. Here are some suggestions for books that are guaranteed to entertain, enlighten, or feed your mind, belly, and soul. Purchase (or pre-order) any one or all of the 10...
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...
