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...
North Korea threatened Wednesday to wipe the United States off the map as Washington and its allies watched for signs that the administration will launch a series of missiles. A U.S. destroyer was following a North Korean ship off China’s coast, suspected of transporting illegal weapons to Myanmar....
Howard University is a private, non-profit co-educational institution of learning that is non-sectarian and federally chartered. Located in Washington, D.C., Howard University is a historically black university established in 1867. Its main mission is to provide quality education to its students...
Cronies are long-term friends who receive mutual benefits from each other. The term cronyism refers to impartiality to long-standing friends who are given positions of authority and favorable business opportunities out of friendship. Cronyism is considered a form of political corruption, and is...
Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki will meet US President Barack Obama on July 22 in Washington, D.C.According to a White House statement released on Wednesday, the two leaders are scheduled to meet on July 22 to discuss a broad agenda of issues of mutual concern." The U.S. government under the...
The college review and ranking website The Best Colleges recently published its first annual ranking of the 50 most beautiful college campuses. The Best Colleges' list is the largest and most comprehensive campus aesthetics ranking of its kind, including private and public universities, liberal...
In today's world, many people are looking to do most of their education online. However, not all online MBA programs are created equal. The quality of education you receive varies greatly from school to school. It's important to choose an online MBA program that is well respected and highly...
James Monroe was the fifth President of the United States and considered the last Founding Father of America from the Virginia Dynasty and Republican generation. Monroe was born on April 28, 1758 in Westmoreland County, Virginia, to Spence Monroe, a planter and carpenter, and Elizabeth Jones, an...
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...
The blackout inducing caffienated alcoholic beverage Four Loko is under attack by federal offficals from the Food and Drug Administration. Phusion Projects, the manufacturers of Four Loko, and 3 other companies, are subject of a massive federal crackdown on alcoholic beverages containing caffeine....
