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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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What Is a Banana Spider?

A banana spider is one of the most common names of two species of spiders found in the Americas, namely, the nephilaclayipes found in North America and the phoneutria found in Central and South America. Of the two species, the phoneutria is considered deadly. The South American banana spider is...

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What Are the Most Common Indigenous People of Central and South America?

The central and south America is home to people of different cultures, particularly those with ethnic origins. Those are the places where some of the greatest ancient civilizations flourished. The most well-known indigenous people in the central and south America are undeniably the Mayans, Aztecs...

The 50 Most Influential Jews of the Current Era

The 50 Most Influential Jews of the Current Era

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...

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Argentina Passes Gay Marriage Laws

Argentina passes gay marriage laws.  In n Argentina Senate vote of 33-27with a debate that lasted well into the morning of July 16, 2010, Argentina became the first country in South America to legalize same sex marriage.   Local newpapers report that the debate regarding the issue...

10 Greatest Unsolved Mysteries

10 Greatest Unsolved Mysteries

The last hundred years have borne witness to humankind’s extraordinary technological advancements. Man has walked on the moon, ventured deeper into the oceans than ever before and even uncovered the building blocks of life: DNA. But even with our inexorable progress as a species there are still...

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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New York University Online

New York University offers its online programs through the Paul McGhee Division.

I Have a Dream Speech by Martin Luther King Jr

I Have a Dream Speech by Martin Luther King Jr

On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr., prominent figure of the Civil Rights Movement, stood before the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC and delivered his iconic "I Have A Dream" speech. The memorable words Martin Luther King Jr. delivered during his speech: "I am happy to join with you...

Top 7 Fly Fishing Destinations

Top 7 Fly Fishing Destinations

Fly fishing is a hobby I picked up as a child. I think part of that is growing up in one of the best places possible you can fly fish. As a result of my passion I have managed to fly fish in many locations throughout the United States, and Mexico. I had to consult a few friends in order to make...