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Hebrew literature

(Encyclopedia) Hebrew literature, literary works, from ancient to modern, written in the Hebrew language. The rise of Zionism, particularly reflected in the writings of Ahad Ha-am (Asher…

Carter G. Woodson Biography

Carter G. Woodson historian, educatorBorn: 1875Birthplace: New Canton, Virginia   Taught to read by family members, Woodson worked as a coal miner in West Virginia and put himself through high…

Whipped

Director/Writer:Peter CohenDestination Films; 85 minutes; RRelease:9/00Cast:Amanda Peet, Brian Van Holt, Jonathan Abrahams An insecure and schoolboyish approach to relationships is evident…

GINN, Ronald Bryan (Bo), Congress, GA (1934-2005)

GINN, Ronald Bryan (Bo), a Representative from Georgia; born in Morgan, Calhoun County, Ga., May 31, 1934; educated in the public schools of Morgan; Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Tifton,…

William Ross COTTER, Congress, CT (1926-1981)

COTTER William Ross , a Representative from Connecticut; born in Hartford, Conn., July 18, 1926; attended the Hartford public schools; B.A., Trinity College, Hartford, Conn., 1949; member, court of…

John ALLISON, Congress, PA (1812-1878)

ALLISON John , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Beaver, Pa., August 5, 1812; attended the common schools; studied law; was admitted to the bar but did not practice extensively; engaged…

Most Admired World Leaders

CEOs from 60 countries name their most admired role models Sir Winston Churchill sculpture in Parliament Square, LondonSource: AP Photo/Tim Ireland…

Richard BLUMENTHAL, Congress, CT (1946)

Senate Years of Service: 2011- Party: Democrat BLUMENTHAL Richard , a Senator from Connecticut; born in Brooklyn, N.Y., February 13, 1946; graduated Harvard University, B.A., 1967; attended…

Campaign 2008

    Election history and statistics, candidates, and party politics     Presidential Nominees Democratic Barack Obama Read Barack Obama's speech "A…

The Book of Genesis

Genesis Ch. 1: In the beginning God created the heaven… Ch. 2: Thus the heavens and the earth were finished… Ch. 3: Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of… Ch. 4: And Adam knew Eve…