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We are not here to endorse a political candidate. However, 2016 is going to be a free for all in the Presidential arena. This election will not feature an incumbent for the office with a built in advantage. This is the same situation that occurred in 1980 (Reagan versus Carter), 1988 (George H.W. Bush versus [...]

There’s definitely no shortage of explosions in movies. We could easily make this a “Top 1,000 List” based on that criteria alone. But sometimes an explosion is so singularly epic that is stays with you long after the movie is over, lingering in the back of your mind like a goldfish that refuses to flush. [...]

10.  The Tallest Dogs in the World The Irish Wolfhound is a breed of dog that was possibly bred in Ireland, as far back as 500 BC.  On all fours, the dogs are about 3 feet tall.  If they get on their hind legs, they can easily go over an impressive 6.5 feet.  The dogs [...]

As the saying goes, “Hope springs eternal” (or something like that).  Suffice to say, as we usher in a new year, there is certainly a degree of optimism and hope that we carry with us.  We have our New Year resolutions and a resolute desire on how we are going to approach the upcoming months.  [...]

As a country, the United States is probably better characterized by suburbia than by urbanity, by sprawling office parks rather than by dense commercial districts. Nevertheless, the concept of a “downtown”, or a centralized and distinct commercial district, first came into use in America, as cities developed along lines that created stark divisions between the [...]

The First Ladies of the United States are a surprisingly unhealthy group of women. While the rigors of public life are arguably analogous, longevity is valued in potential presidents but overlooked in their spouses. Notwithstanding the women’s relatively younger age and their proclivity to live longer, an equal number of Presidents and First Ladies– four [...]

Ten years have passed since the United States was attacked by Al-Qaeda terrorists on September 11, 2001.  The event was a defining moment in U.S. history.  After it was discovered that the attacks were orchestrated by Al-Qaeda, the information sparked intense debate in the political world.  Former President George W. Bush decided to pass a [...]

Of course, coincidences happen all the time: we were just thinking of someone when they call us on the phone, or we have this song in mind when it suddenly plays on the radio. Most of the time they don’t mean much, but every once in awhile there is a coincidence that’s outright spooky, or [...]

A lot of nasty things go on behind closed doors. Free from scrutiny, groups, governments, and companies often get up to no good, safe in the belief that their images will remain squeaky clean, no matter how filthy their actions may be. If not for the brave actions and dogged determination of a few men [...]

Everyone has secrets. But while they may be terribly embarrassing or humiliating to the people who keep them buried year after year, their exposure rarely makes a ripple beyond the outer boundaries of their lives. But people aren’t the only ones who carry secrets. Powerful institutions like governments and business also sometimes have information they [...]