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...
The regional government in Italy's Trentino area, near the Austrian border, has closed high passes in the Dolomites to motor vehicle traffic. The action is part of an effort to reduce both air and noise pollution for the many day hikers, climbers and backpackers that frequent the region. Ironically,...
Various kinds of jobs provide different methods of payment. Some jobs pay by the hour, by the week, or by the month. However, no matter what the job, there is a price floor or a minimum when it comes to how much an employer or company can pay its employees, given that they meet certain circumstances....
Edith “Jackie” Ronne, the first woman to explore Antarctica, passed away today. She was 89. At the age of 28, Ronne followed her husband, Finn Ronne, an explorer, on an expedition to Antarctica in 1947. She was the first woman ever to brave the winter season of Antarctica, along with Canadian...
Obama's healthcare bill was passed by Congress by 219-212 votes. President Obama declared this history making passage as "this is what change looks like. As momentous as this day is, it's not the end of the journey." This was the first major win for Obama since taking his seat in the White House...
Just as the global economy is starting to slowly inch forward again, it could all come crashing down as energy supplies could begin to dwindle. A leading energy expert is claiming that we are well passed peak oil, and headed towards a major energy crisis that will effect the economy in negative...
When a minor is found to be guilty of a criminal offense, whether a misdemeanor or a felony, he or she is not placed in a prison along with adult offenders. Juvenile detention is the solution that allows criminals who are minors, referred to as juveniles, a temporary situation within a holding...
On Saturday, the Senate agreed to overturn the seventeen year "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" ban openly gay members of the military. The historic vote and milestone for gays and lesbian troops, passed with a vote of 65 to 31 with 55 Democrats, eight Republicans, and two independents favoring the repeal....
Credit cards, if used properly, are very useful financial tools. However, it is no secret that credit cards tend to be overused and even abused, resulting in serious debt. While this is not the case for everyone, credit card debt is a serious issue worldwide. Now what if you do not have...
Martin Van Buren was the eighth President of The United States. Van Buren was born on December 5, 1782 in Kinderhook, New York to Abraham Van Buren, a tavern keeper and farmer of Dutch descent, and Maria Hoes van Alen van Buren. Van Buren's early education began in a small school house in his...
