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 world’s greatest writers use their literary genius to illustrate and comment on the human condition. And yet, those who could be considered to have the best understanding of human feelings often choose to hide themselves away from the public eye. The stereotype of the reclusive author is not...
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...
Checking accounts allow individual and business depositors within financial institutions to deposit money and withdraw funds via a Federal Insurance Deposit Corporation (FDIC) insured account. The terms and services offered by banks and various financial institutions vary tremendously though...
Andy Samberg’s head writer on the MTV Movie Awards, Scott Aukerman, now claims that the controversial Bruno/Eminem stunt was entirely staged and rehearsed. In Sunday’s skit, Sacha Baron Cohen, dressed as gay Austrian fashion guru Bruno, flew down from the ceiling in white angel feathers and...
Prince Charming is a fictional character that figures in many fairytales. He is not usually referred to as Prince Charming, of course. In a fairytale penned by French writer Madame d’Aulnoy in the 17th century, he was referred to as Le Roi Charmant, which translates to King Charming....
Those born between 1964 to the late 1970s in the United Sates and Canada, are usually referred to as Generation X. The meaning is also sometimes watered down to include those who were in their twenties during that time. The Baby Boomers generation after the Second World War preceded Generation X...
Actress Jenna Fischer is engaged to writer Lee Kirk. Fischer plays the character Pam Beesly on NBC’s hit show, “The Office.” Kirk proposed on June 30 while the couple was vacationing in Europe. Fischer, 35, and Kirk, 37, have been dating since January 2008. The actress was previously married...
Agatha Christie is a famous writer of mystery whose achievement in this field of writing has not yet been reached by other writers of the same genre. Her real name is Agatha Miller, born in 1890. She has enjoyed financial stability through her books despite her divorce with his husband. It was...
From outer space, James Cameron now plans on going back underwater.The famous writer and director of "Avatar" has said he will celebrate his 56th birthday on Monday deep beneath Russia’s Lake Baikal. Cameron will be in a submersible nearly 1,600 meters from the surface of the world's...
