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...
The Giving Pledge, created in June by Microsoft founder Bill Gates and investor Warren Buffett, has convinced over 57 billionares to give away at least half of their fortunes. Among the list of billionares who pledged to give away half of their wealth during their lifetime or after their death...
Tarmac is a process for paving roads. Its contribution to modern society is obvious. Amazingly, it was discovered purely by accident. It started in the 18th century. John MacAdam, an inventor, discovered a way of creating roads—adding gravel to the surface. This was called “macadamizing”. This...
Hollywood producer Stephen Bing paid for the flight that carried former President Bill Clinton and two American journalists home from North Korea, a California businessman confirmed Wednesday. Stephen Bing, a close Clinton friend and longtime Democratic fundraiser, is the plane's owner, said Marc...
It appears that the second marriage for British pop star formerly known as ‘Scary Spice’ from the Spice Girls is becoming rather frightening. Melanie Brown (Mel B) is remaining tight-lipped on rampant whispers that her marriage to British businessman Stephen Belafonte is going downhill. But...
Country singer Shania Twain has announced her engagement to Swiss businessman Frederic Thiebaud. The unlikely couple forged a friendship after Twain's former husband, Robert "Mutt" Lange, had an affair with Twain's former best friend and Frederic's former wife, Marie-Anne. Shania and Frederic...
Kristen Charbonneau's murderer has been arrested. Carbonneau's family has suspected Daniel Moore, a Fort Worth, Texas businessman, as the murderer for four years. Authorities did not believe them until evidence allowed for Moore's arrest. Police have not commented on the case, as it remains...
A bridge loan is a kind of loan that is meant to provide a borrower with short-term assistance. The name implies a lot about the nature of the loan - it serves as a bridge to get an individual through a temporary tough period. They also often serve as loans to deal with temporary cash flow problems...
