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25th September 2009
Over a hundred and fifty years ago, after years of controversy and struggle, New Yorkers voted by a 6 to 1 margin to establish the Free Academy for the Poor Man's Children. That trailblazer college removed the barrier of tuition for its first class of 149... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
While most Americans are focused on conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, primarily because we have troops in active combat there, potentially significant threats to the U.S. are simmering elsewhere, from China to Russia, from India to Pakistan - and America... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer22nd September 2009
Technology has not limited itself to certain developing and developed countries like India and America but also countries which have been away from the limelight like Algeria. With the expansion of the Telecommunication Industry, Calling Algeria has becom... Read >
Author: Nisha Garg16th July 2009
Hey, have you ever heard of eBay? I’m sure you have…everyone has! Founded in September of 1995, eBay is a global online marketplace where practically anyone can trade practically anything. It has dominated the online auction market and has a global pr... Read >
Author: Praveen53427th June 2009
Jeff Skoll achieved notoriety as the first president and second full-time employee of the internet auction company, eBay. He became a man with a mission after getting a wakeup call at the age of 14 when his father discovered he had cancer. His fat... Read >
Author: Initial Underwriting Group27th June 2009
The elite of this world are neither huddling in some deep underground musing through secret papers nor sitting in the seats of kings and presidents. They are those who’s King and the very kingdom he rules resides within them. They are guided by every wo... Read >
Author: Rev Michael Bresciani27th June 2009
Arguably, no President in history has received a legendary status equal to George Washington. His reputation as a gifted military leader stems partially from his unique perspective as the leader of counterinsurgency forces (as a young officer in the Seve... Read >
Author: ChrisCox06th May 2009
What we know and understand about the practice of dentistry today has evolved over centuries of contributions from several famous dentists. Many of these contributors were not even known as dentists during their lifetime, but still helped to develop the h... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry10th March 2009
Presidents are the most significant personalities and the countries economy largely relies on how effective and strong is the president of the country. The countries growth and financial situation entirely relies on the President of that nation as he is t... Read >
Author: Jamie Hanson10th March 2009
Presidents are the most significant personalities and the countries economy greatly relies on how efficient and strong is the president of the country. The nations development and financial situation entirely depends on the President of that nation as he ... Read >
Author: Jamie Hanson09th March 2009
What is your hobby? What do you do in your spare time? Collect movie posters? Maybe paint with watercolors? My hobby has been news for as long as I can remember. As soon as I started reading and even before I would always watch news shows for hours e... Read >
Author: david hobson17th February 2009
There is plenty to see in Baltimore, Maryland whether you are visiting or even if you live in the area. Many of the Baltimore, Maryland events are related to history. If you are planning on visiting this area of the United States, you will want to take in... Read >
Author: Joe Deacon27th October 2008
Dating back to the 6th Century, the Church of St Anne in Shandon rises high above Cork city. 37 metres to be precise, and its steeple can be seen from all parts of the city. Shandon's 8 bells weigh over 6 tonnes and are commemorated in the song 'The Bells... Read >
Author: Mairead Foley06th October 2008
Planning to visit Washington DC is a great idea. If you are hunting for Cheap Washington DC Hotels just be sure that they are situated close to the attractive tourist’s destinations. The National Mall stands tall in the center of the city and is surroun... Read >
Author: Peter Fleming02nd October 2008
In the great North West, Washington real estate is abundant. From real estate in Tacoma Washington to homes for sale in Seattle, if you love the great out doors, there is no better place to buy your new home then in Washington. George Washington never vis... Read >
Author: Michael Walrath02nd October 2008
In the great North West, Washington real estate is abundant. From real estate in Tacoma Washington to homes for sale in Seattle, if you love the great out doors, there is no better place to buy your new home then in Washington. George Washington never vis... Read >
Author: Michael Walrath10th September 2008
Washington is a state in the United states of America. This state was estimated by the census bureau to have a population of about 6,395,798 in 2006. It was named after the first president to the United States of America who was called George Washington. ... Read >
Author: Francis K Githinji30th May 2008
Described by Mustafa Ataturk – the first president of Turkey – as the most beautiful place in the world, the coastal city of Antalya is one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations.
Surrounded by mountains on the Mediterranean coast, th... Read >
Author: DCollins25th May 2008
Hey, have you ever heard of eBay? I’m sure you have…everyone has! Founded in September of 1995, eBay is a global online marketplace where practically anyone can trade practically anything. It has dominated the online auction market and has a global pr... Read >
Author: Meenakshi Kaur08th May 2008
Angelo state university is an outstanding regional public university. It is located in San Angelo, Texas. The attractively landscaped campus is convenient to everyone and the college offers athletic, cultural options. Angelo State University is a member ... Read >
Author: Peter Salazar29th April 2008
Whenever you see a list of America’s greatest presidents, as ranked by historians, you always see Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Roosevelt, and George Washington at or near the top. What do those three men have in common? Each of them presided over the n... Read >
Author: charen01st April 2008
The historic Old Town of Alexandria, Virginia, oozes all the charm of the old world, offering visitors a superb sample of what life was like for our forefathers, and all in the shadow of our nation’s capital and one of the World’s leading cities, Wa... Read >
Author: mpressman19th March 2008
A few hundred years back, when George Washington was young and his brother was ill, it was Caribbean islands where they travelled with a hope that the alchemy of the tropical weather will cure the ailed brother of the first president of the United States.... Read >
Author: Alfie22nd January 2008
The options trading began in 19th century, almost at the same time when stock started to trade. However, newspapers advertising should be used at that time in order for options buyers to find options sellers. Options trading was not popular at that time. ... Read >
Author: Viktor Ka25th September 2007
Historical Washington County Pa formed in 1781 and named after the first president of the United States. Residents and businesses have been welcoming visitors to experience one of the most historical and economically growing areas in the nation.Washingto... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer30th April 2007
Alexandria, Va is located across the Potomac River from Washington DC, and has a population of about 125,000. Alexandria homes are very attractive with their close proximity to Washington DC, and the town has become a center of today�s beautiful p... Read >
24th January 2007
Washington, DC was originally established by the Constitution of the United States in 1789. George Washington, the nation's first president and figure in which the city was named after, chose the land where the city would originate. The area adjoining the... Read >
Author: John Parker05th July 2006
The 20th century in American history was marked by great changes practically in all spheres of political, economical, and social life. Probably the first time in its history the state tried to provide all citizens with a social protection guaranteed by th... Read >
Author: LLoyd Johns12th June 2006
I'm a survivor. No, I don't have a yellow ribbon on my lapel or a group that meets every Thursday night. Instead, I have a twenty-one year old daughter. And in order for her to have achieved that number, she and I had to go through her teenage years. It's... Read >
Author: Jeffrey Hauser25th April 2006
Copyright 2006 Cole's Poetic License
We Americans like to say George Washington wouldn't tell lies because he was our first president. But you know he did. Everyone does.
Harriet Lerner writes, "Deception and con games are a way of life in all spec... Read >
Author: Evelyn Cole17th March 2006
George Washington was the first president of the United States and considered one of the best.
George Washington is a much-admired person in many respects. As the first president of the United States, he set the course upon which the current three-bran... Read >
Author: Richard Monk01st January 2006
They say death and taxes are the only two certain things in life. Alas, this wasn't always the case. Well, at least for the income tax.
The History of Income Taxes
Our great nation came into existence in fits and starts. Following the revolt agains... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo18th November 2005
Christmas Quiz
1. Which Christmas tree fact is NOT true?
A. Artificial Christmas trees have outsold real ones every year since 1991.
B. Nova Scotia leads the world in exporting Christmas trees.
c. Franklin Pierce was the first president to decorate ... Read >
Author: Deanna Mascle16th November 2005
Tanzania is the perfect destination, for a safari, if you wish to visit Africa, that is Africa proper. What makes Tanzania special is this is a land with no tribalism; there is no conflict just an inherent love for peace. People are friendly and welcomi... Read >
Author: Ian Williamson29th August 2005
The original White House was neither white, nor referred to as a house. The first President of the United States lived in three houses while President, none of which were the White House, as it was not completed while he was President. The White House was... Read >
Author: David Chandler
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