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Entertainment > Celebrity Biographies Biography: Sidney Poitier: 1 of 3
Writer Vincent Canby of The New York Times once said, "Poitier does not make movies, he makes milestones."It has been said that Sidney Poitier was to Hollywood what Jackie Robinson was to major league baseball: the man who broke the color barrier. The Bahamian-American actor, director, producer and author was born on February... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Subcultures The underground artist as political spokesperson: 2 of 5
It is no secret that the seed of opposition is deeply ingrained in the artistic community, what with the Hip Hop group Public Enemy's front man ' Chuck D' identifying rap as "the black CNN"? Perhaps one could even dare to venture that art in itself is a rebellion against conformity and perceived prohibitive structures in a cu... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Chase: 2 of 5
ETYMOLOGY:Chase is a masculine and female name from the French word chacier meaning 'hunter','huntsman' or 'tracker'. It is pronounced 'chayce'.ORIGIN AND HISTORY:It was originally a nickname for hunters in the middle ages with Middle English and French origins. It is used both as a first and surname.POPULARITY: There has bee... More..
Health & Fitness > Drug Legislation & Safety The link between Ambien and hallucinations: 3 of 7
"I warned him to stop. I tell people about Ambien. Somebody said 'Take this, it's mild'. I almost drove off a cliff 50 yards from my house."These grim words, reportedly spoken by veteran Hollywood actor Jack Nicholson after learning of the tragic death of actor Heath Ledger, are a testament to a potentially dangerous side eff... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: John: 4 of 9

Behind the Name - JohnETYMOLOGY:John is a common Christian name for boys and men meaning 'Jehovah has favored'.ORIGIN AND HISTORY: The name John has a strong biblical history with roots from the Latin 'Johanne', which was derived from the Greek 'Ioannes', which in turn was derived from the Hebrew 'Yohanan' name of both John t... More..
Arts & Humanities > African History The history of Nairobi: 2 of 4
As my former stomping ground, it is my pleasure to introduce to you the history of the City of Nairobi.Nairobi is the 4th largest city in Africa and is the capital of the republic of Kenya. It houses the Africa regional headquarters of several international companies and organizations like General Electric, Young & Rubicam, G... More..
Travel > Caribbean & Atlantic Travel destinations: Isla Verde, Puerto Rico: 2 of 4

With beckoning waves, dreamy Oceanside beaches and delectable Caribbean cuisine, summer lasts all year here in Isla Verde, Puerto Rico! As a district of the city of Carolina, Isla Verde is a prime location for visitors and locals interested in escaping the norm and just getting away for a while. It is bordered to the east by ... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Biographies Biography: Quincy Jones: 1 of 2
To call him maestro' would be a gross understatement. Quincy Jones is best thought of as a force of nature: musical genius, prince of Jazz, monarch of Soul and master of pop, all rolled in one."...I go for the music that gives me goose bumps, music that touches my heart and my soul.. you can take a rhumba beat, an opera singe... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Artist profile: Jennifer Garner: 1 of 1

Artist Profile: Jennifer Garner With her endearing smile and stone-cold acting chops, this Hollywood leading lady has not only earned herself numerous accolades and critical acclaim, but also 'garnered' quite the illustrious career and a spot in the hearts of movie goers around the world. Jennifer Anne Garner was born on Apri... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Subcultures Generation X: 6 of 10
"... underemployed, overeducated, intensely private and unpredictable". This is the banal description of ' Generation X' as written by author Douglas Coupland when he unwittingly stereotyped an entire generation in his fictional novel of the same heading back in 1991.This is the most stereotyped and under appreciated generati... More..