Allen Butler
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Allen Butler is a freelance writer and tutor.
Allen Butler is a freelance writer and tutor.
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Bachelor of Arts Texas A & M University
Bachelor of Arts Texas A & M University
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It is a common misconception that 1984 is a warning against far-right wing totalitarianism, although it is in fact a tract against far-left wing totalitarianism.
By Allen Butler | Published 3/12/2008 | Read more »
A review of the music blog PowerPop. Is it worth your time?
By Allen Butler | Published 3/12/2008 | Read more »
The Centre Mall, the oldest mall in Canada, is set to be demolished at the end of this month.
By Allen Butler | Published 3/7/2008 | Read more »
The subtitle of the Book of Mormon is "Another Testament of Jesus Christ." But just what is a Testament? Can there be another Testament of Jesus Christ?
By Allen Butler | Published 1/7/2008 | Read more »
There are currently 60,000 chiropractors operating in the United States. The theory of chiropractic, however, is a relatively new one. It was invented just a little over a century ago, by an alternative therapist named Daniel David Palmer.
By Allen Butler | Published 8/28/2007 | Read more »
Learn the story of one of the most controversial relics in all of history.
By Allen Butler | Published 8/28/2007 | Read more »
The Prohibitionists, also known as the Prohibition Party is almost 140 years old and has run a presidential campaign ticket in every presidential election since 1872.
By Allen Butler | Published 8/28/2007 | Read more »
There is an e-mail scam making the rounds in the United States that you might not have run into yet: The Money Mule email scam. Don't fall victim to it.
By Allen Butler | Published 8/20/2007 | Read more »
Everywhere we turn we see warnings that aspartame is very dangerous to us, a particularly scary fact considered how prevalent aspartame is in diet products. Do we have anything to worry about?
By Allen Butler | Published 8/17/2007 | Read more »
Many people are worried about phenylalanine and its potential side effects, but what is the truth about phenylalanine?
By Allen Butler | Published 8/17/2007 | Read more »
Ulrich Zwingli is an often forgotten figure of the Protestant Reformation. Before he began his work as a leader of the Reformation in Switzerland, however, he had a much different purpose as evidenced by his early writings.
By Allen Butler | Published 8/1/2007 | Read more »
Have you ever wondered where the word moron comes from? Like so much else great in this world, moron was invented by an American. Unfortunately it is also mired in a dark and disturbing history.
By Allen Butler | Published 8/1/2007 | Read more »
One year ago I signed up with the freelance writing web site now known as Helium.com. I decided it would be a good time to take a look at where my one year has gotten me.
By Allen Butler | Published 7/31/2007 | Read more »
The secretive association that has come to be called "The Bilderberg Group" is viewed by many conspiracy theorists to be the New World Order completely controlling the world. Could they be right?
By Allen Butler | Published 7/20/2007 | Read more »
They are the protectors of the President, but this was not always their job. The Secret Service has had a long and varied history since they were first created by President Abraham Lincoln.
By Allen Butler | Published 7/11/2007 | Read more »
Scandals have plagued the American presidency almost since the founding of our country. What is the greatest scandal in Presidential history?
By Allen Butler | Published 7/6/2007 | Read more »
The story and the legend of the famous folk song.
By Allen Butler | Published 6/28/2007 | Read more »
What happens to the office of the Vice Presidency if the Vice President dies, resigns, is removed from office or is promoted to the office of the Presidency?
By Allen Butler | Published 6/28/2007 | Read more »
Camel has introduced a new series of cigarette: Signature Blends. There are four varieties: Robus, Mellow, Infused and Frost. The question is: How do they taste?
By Allen Butler | Published 6/28/2007 | Read more »
Anime, or Japanese animation, is huge in the United States. Learn the history of this unique form of art.
By Allen Butler | Published 6/28/2007 | Read more »
Biofuels has been one of the bigger success stories out of the global warming movement, but are biofuels really all they're cracked up to be?
By Allen Butler | Published 6/22/2007 | Read more »
Eddie Bernays is famous for creating the field of public relations, and the torches of freedom campaign was one of his biggest triumphs.
By Allen Butler | Published 6/22/2007 | Read more »
It was America's first paper money. It was also the driving force behind the worst inflationary period our country has ever seen.
By Allen Butler | Published 6/22/2007 | Read more »
Take proper care of your glasses. Your sight depends on it.
By Allen Butler | Published 6/21/2007 | Read more »
We like to use the the words credit card and charge card interchangeably, but they are really very different things.
By Allen Butler | Published 6/21/2007 | Read more »
Learn about UDDI (Universal Description, Discovery and Integration).
By Allen Butler | Published 6/18/2007 | Read more »
Want legal torrents, but still don't want to pay for them? Find best free and legal torrent sites.
By Allen Butler | Published 6/3/2007 | Read more »
Want to know the best BitTorrent client? It is Azureus. Look for the blue frog.
By Allen Butler | Published 5/24/2007 | Read more »
If nominated by the Republican Party next year, Mitt Romney will be the first Mormon presidential nominee of a major political party. Is Mormonism an issue in 2008?
By Allen Butler | Published 5/21/2007 | Read more »
Before Joseph Smith Jr. translated the Book of Mormon and came to lead what would be known as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints he had another trade: money digging.
By Allen Butler | Published 5/18/2007 | Read more »
Yes, the title reads Bayou of Pigs, not Bay of Pigs. A much forgotten incident involving an ousted prime minister and several white supremacists plotting to overthrow the government of Dominica.
By Allen Butler | Published 5/10/2007 | Read more »
The Vice President becomes President if the President dies, resigns or is removed from office. But what if something happens to the Vice President at the same time? Learn the order of Presidential succession.
By Allen Butler | Published 5/8/2007 | Read more »
Learn about the red panda (also known as the lesser panda), the closest relative to the famous giant panda.
By Allen Butler | Published 5/1/2007 | Read more »
An incremental backup system is a great way to keep your backup files up to date. Get started today!
By Allen Butler | Published 4/24/2007 | Read more »
Every summer locations along the Gulf of Mexico and the eastern seaboard brace themselves for the newest hurricane season. The Saffir-Simpson Scale is the most commonly used hurricane scale to describe the intensity and potential effects of a hurricane.
By Allen Butler | Published 4/24/2007 | Read more »
If you are a user of Yahoo! Messenger with Voice or are looking for an alternative to popular Vonage and Skype VOIP services, you will be very interested in the Linksys CIT310 Yahoo! Phone.
By Allen Butler | Published 4/13/2007 | Read more »
The Pentagon has announced that they are considering a study on solar power satellites: satellites which collect solar energy from space and send power back to earth.
By Allen Butler | Published 4/12/2007 | Read more »
Astronomy is a fun and fascinating hobby. A sky full of stars is waiting for you to view, but first you need the right telescope.
By Allen Butler | Published 4/9/2007 | Read more »
Looking to convert some video files to various formats, but don't want to fork over a lot of money for video conversion software? Look no further than freeware SUPER video conversion software.
By Allen Butler | Published 4/9/2007 | Read more »
The Nintendo Wii is sweeping the world, and once again Nintendo is back on top of the video game console industry. The origins of the company whose name is almost synonymous with video games goes back all the back to 1889.
By Allen Butler | Published 4/4/2007 | Read more »
Werewolves are best known in popular culture as the monstrous villains of movies such as Lon Chaney Jr.'s The Wolfman. But there is a growing subculture which believes that they really are werewolves, or animals in the body of a human.
By Allen Butler | Published 4/4/2007 | Read more »
Massive damage from Hurricane Katrina remains throughout the Gulf Coast and most noticeably in the city of New Orleans, but as residents struggle to rebuild one major obstacle is that of fraud from people not affected by Katrina.
By Allen Butler | Published 4/3/2007 | Read more »
Country singer and television personality Marie Osmond has announced that she is divorcing her husband of 20 years.
By Allen Butler | Published 3/31/2007 | Read more »
Paris Hilton is under scrutiny for a driving violation under probation and she could wind up behind bars.
By Allen Butler | Published 3/30/2007 | Read more »
Going backwards in time is impossible, we all know that. Yet even as you read these words experiments are being prepared that could fundamentally alter our views of time - and time travel - forever.
By Allen Butler | Published 3/28/2007 | Read more »
With fears of global warming caused by greenhouse gases and worries of a finite oil supply coming to an end, biodiesel is becoming increasingly important. What many may not realize is the history of biodiesel is one as old as the diesel engine itself.
By Allen Butler | Published 3/28/2007 | Read more »
The Children of Hurin is the first new novel written by JRR Tolkien, author of the acclaimed Lord of the Rings series, to be published in 30 years.
By Allen Butler | Published 3/26/2007 | Read more »
McDonald's Corp. is set to launch a campaign in Great Britain to redefine "McJobs" in the Oxford English Dictionary.
By Allen Butler | Published 3/22/2007 | Read more »
Second Life has become one of the most popular online forums on the Internet, providing a virtual second world for its users to partake in. For the Second Life Liberation Army (SLLA), however, there is trouble in virtual paradise.
By Allen Butler | Published 3/21/2007 | Read more »
Chris Sligh is one of the remaining 11 idols on this year's American Idol, but some are wondering if his try for pop stardom is diminishing his Christian Background.
By Allen Butler | Published 3/21/2007 | Read more »
The story of Richard Lionheart's captivity and ultimate ransom is well known, but one of the many legends surrounding the time is often overlooked: Blondel de Nesle, the traveling troubadour who found the captive king.
By Allen Butler | Published 3/20/2007 | Read more »
Jonathon "The Impaler" Starkey has come under investigation by the Secret Service for a campaign promise he made that if elected he would "impale" President Bush.
By Allen Butler | Published 3/16/2007 | Read more »
Khalid Sheikh Muhammad, a detainee at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, has claimed responsibility for masterminding the 9-11 attacks, the 1993 WTC bombing and several other terror attacks.
By Allen Butler | Published 3/15/2007 | Read more »
A new documentary "Manufacturing Dissent" by Canadian filmmakers Debbie Melnyk and Rick Caine challenges Moore's tactics and seeks to tell the truth about the documentary legend and exposing resistance by Moore to answer tough questions.
By Allen Butler | Published 3/12/2007 | Read more »
Georgia is on the verge of becoming the first state to offer statewide Bible courses in their public schools.
By Allen Butler | Published 3/9/2007 | Read more »
St George is the patron saint of England, as well as many other nations around the world. He is best known for his slaying of the dragon, but what is the origin of this story?
By Allen Butler | Published 3/3/2007 | Read more »
SOA is one of the most talked about and increasingly inmportant elements of business communications and Information Technology today. Learn just what SOA is.
By Allen Butler | Published 2/27/2007 | Read more »
It was a date that would live in infamy. September 11, 1857, the day that 120 innocent people were bloodily massacred by Mormon militants at Mountain Meadows.
By Allen Butler | Published 2/22/2007 | Read more »
NASA is setting to partner up with what some might see as their biggest threat: Virgin Galactic, which seeks to become the world's first commercial spaceline.
By Allen Butler | Published 2/22/2007 | Read more »
Poland and the Czech Republic are working closely with the United States to build missile defense systems in their country. Russia is threatening them with Russian missiles if they make such an agreement with the United States.
By Allen Butler | Published 2/20/2007 | Read more »
Learn how to get those classic old DOS games to work on your brand new PC with the DOSBox Emulator.
By Allen Butler | Published 2/19/2007 | Read more »
NASCAR is one of the most wildly popular sports in America today. From its origins in the late 1940's its star has continued to rise.
By Allen Butler | Published 2/16/2007 | Read more »
Ready to have surround sound when you play your favorite computer game or watch a DVD on your PC? Learn how to install surround sound speakers for your computer.
By Allen Butler | Published 2/16/2007 | Read more »
Dublin Texas is not just any old Texas town. It is the home of the Dublin Dr Pepper Bottling Company, the oldest Dr Pepper bottling company in the world and the home of the one and only Dublin Dr Pepper.
By Allen Butler | Published 2/16/2007 | Read more »
Adventurer Robert Swan, the first man in history to walk to both the North and South Pole's, is opening the first ever education base in Antarctica to teach children about the continent, the environment and the dangers of global warming.
By Allen Butler | Published 2/16/2007 | Read more »
There's three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and weather. Learn how to tell when the weatherman is lying to you.
By Allen Butler | Published 2/15/2007 | Read more »
Looking for something a bit different in Texas. Check out Cedar Park, the Sensation of Texas.
By Allen Butler | Published 2/15/2007 | Read more »
Audie Murphy, a farmboy from Texas, became the most decorated GI in World War II and in the years following the war became one of Hollywood's brightest stars.
By Allen Butler | Published 2/15/2007 | Read more »
Atrios. Fire Dog Lake. Crooks and Liars. America Blog. You may or may not have heard of these and other liberal blogs, but you might be asking yourself: how do I get banned from posting on these blogs? Let an expert tell you how.
By Allen Butler | Published 2/15/2007 | Read more »
When you're in a car accident and have suffered a personal injury, you are in need of a good lawyer. But with so many car accident lawyers out there, how can you make sure you find a good one?
By Allen Butler | Published 2/15/2007 | Read more »
Recent John Edwards campaign hires Amanda Marcotte and Melissa McEwan have resigned after a controversial firestorm arose due to anti-Christian statements made on their respective blogs.
By Allen Butler | Published 2/14/2007 | Read more »
What are note buyers? Why do I need to know? Learn how note buyers can help you when you sell your home seller financed.
By Allen Butler | Published 2/14/2007 | Read more »
Looking for a place to stay in Hammond, Louisiana? The Inn on Highway 190 might look like a great deal, but you will need to look elsewhere for your Hammond stay.
By Allen Butler | Published 2/14/2007 | Read more »
I've had some bad experiences with hotels in Meridian, Mississippi, but there is at least one decent hotel for a decent price.
By Allen Butler | Published 2/8/2007 | Read more »
"If You Could Hie to Kolob" is a classic Mormon hymn, but just exactly what does it mean? What does Mormon theology say about God and Man?
By Allen Butler | Published 1/31/2007 | Read more »
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has declared God's presence in the classroom un constitutional.
By Allen Butler | Published 1/30/2007 | Read more »
Discussion of the Islamic mystic Mansur al-Hallaj, executed for his proclamation "I am the Truth"
By Allen Butler | Published 1/30/2007 | Read more »
For good food and lots of it, you need look no farther than Ryan's, located at the corner of Parmer Lane and Metric Boulevard in northern Austin.
By Allen Butler | Published 1/26/2007 | Read more »
There are many Mexican restaurants to be found in the city of Georgetown, Texas, but the best of them all is La Tapatia.
By Allen Butler | Published 1/26/2007 | Read more »
After a video store clerk/blogger known as Chuckles made a post on his blog about Tucker Carlson opening an account at his video store, Carlson began threatening him and got him fired from his job.
By Allen Butler | Published 1/17/2007 | Read more »
With the dangers of global warming looming, environmentalists say that we need a new, cleaner source of energy. But we already have that, and it is called nuclear power.
By Allen Butler | Published 12/18/2006 | Read more »
It is time for the sad truth to be known about the United States and the War of 1812.
By Allen Butler | Published 11/6/2006 | Read more »
Everyone wants to go somewhere different on their vacation. Few places are as different as the DMZ in Korea, a place unlike any other. Visit the DMZ for a truly unique vacation experience.
By Allen Butler | Published 10/3/2006 | Read more »
Eddie Aikau is one of the most famous surfers to come from the state of Hawaii, where surfing got its start. Before his tragic death in 1978 Aikau made a name for himself as the king of big wave surfing.
By Allen Butler | Published 10/2/2006 | Read more »
Pirates have won acclaim with their own special holiday: International Talk Like a Pirate Day. But what about ninjas? Don't they deserve their own special day? Now they have one: The Day of the Ninja, celebrated on December 5.
By Allen Butler | Published 9/30/2006 | Read more »
In the long tradition of western fantasy literature, the character of Merlin is not just a wizard, he is the wizard. Merlin is the archetype, whose images, powers and stories serve as the basis for almost all that has come since in the line of fantasy.
By Allen Butler | Published 9/28/2006 | Read more »
The state flag of California has a unique history, dating back to a short lived revolt in the middle of 1846 known as the Bear Flag Revolt.
By Allen Butler | Published 9/28/2006 | Read more »
Duane "Dog" Chapman has become world-famous for his television show, Dog: The Bounty Hunter. Now Chapman is facing his own legal troubles from the fallout over his 2003 capture of fugitive Andrew Luster in Mexico.
By Allen Butler | Published 9/27/2006 | Read more »
Terrorists. Freedom fighters. Militia. Authorized resistance force. Political party. Social services providers. Media operators. Hizballah is all of these things and more, depending on who in the world you are talking to.
By Allen Butler | Published 8/23/2006 | Read more »
When it comes to losing weight its not hard to find some idea that someone hasn't tried. One trend in weight loss is the idea of weight loss fasting, which uses the complete absence of food to help you lose weight. But is it really a good idea?
By Allen Butler | Published 8/23/2006 | Read more »
Breckenridge, Colorado, is one of the most popular winter resorts in the United States. Once the sun is gone and the mountains shut down for the night don't think that the fun ends here in Breckenridge: the town is just getting started.
By Allen Butler | Published 8/23/2006 | Read more »
"Its the greatest thing since sliced bread." We've all heard the expression, but how many of us know when and where sliced bread came to be?
By Allen Butler | Published 8/18/2006 | Read more »
When it comes to colas Pepsi will always be #2 next to its long time rival Coca-Cola. All the same Pepsi-Cola has a long and rich history, beginning in North Carolina in 1898.
By Allen Butler | Published 7/21/2006 | Read more »
Of the four major events marking the phases of the solar year the autumnal equinox is the most often looked over. It is however an important marker in the solar year and is greeted with many traditional celebrations.
By Allen Butler | Published 7/20/2006 | Read more »
Like all things, your notebook computer can get dirty. Cleaning your notebook computer can be tricky, though, especially the keyboard and screen.
By Allen Butler | Published 7/20/2006 | Read more »
Chinese tattoos have become very popular in the western world. Its modern popularity, however, has little to do with the history of tattoos in China.
By Allen Butler | Published 7/13/2006 | Read more »
The Stanley Cup is one of the most prestigious awards in North American sports. It is also one of the oldest with a strong tradition dating back to 1892.
By Allen Butler | Published 7/13/2006 | Read more »
Malverde is one of the most promising of the new breed of Latin rappers. The newest edition of his 2004 release Mi Palabra (My Word) comes with a bonus DVD.
By Allen Butler | Published 7/12/2006 | Read more »
In the age of wireless a wireless router is pretty much a must for operating a wireless network. For home wireless networks the LinkSys WRTG54 offers a quality router at a decent price. Initial set-up can be a problem, though..
By Allen Butler | Published 7/11/2006 | Read more »
After the end of the Civil War up to 9,000 Confederates emigrated south to Brazil at the behest of Brazilian Emperor Dom Pedro II. One of the colonies they founded in Brazil was Americana, a colony that still exists today.
By Allen Butler | Published 7/6/2006 | Read more »
With the popularity of Disney's 2004 Pirates of the Caribbean and the 2006 sequel, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, it is easy to forget the true historical pirates of the Caribbean who gave the term its fearsome image.
By Allen Butler | Published 7/3/2006 | Read more »
The best thing to happen to Dr Pepper since it was first created in a Waco pharmacy back in 1885 is their new Fountain Classics line which was inaugurated with Diet Cherry Vanilla Dr Pepper in 2004.
By Allen Butler | Published 6/30/2006 | Read more »
This small, sleek wireless notebook mouse is the perfect size for both comfort and transportability with a wireless range of up to two and a half feet.
By Allen Butler | Published 6/30/2006 | Read more »
Skeptic Magazine is one of my personal favorite magazines, and one of the very few that I am willing to shell out $6 for on anything resembling a regular basis.
By Allen Butler | Published 6/29/2006 | Read more »
Logitech's Precision PC Gaming Headset provides excellent sound and a quality microphone that filters out background noise and cuts out the feedback.
By Allen Butler | Published 6/28/2006 | Read more »
Camel Turkish Royal bills itself as rich and mellow and that is a fitting description. Camel cigarettes are known for their rich, full flavors and the Camel Turkish Royal is king.
By Allen Butler | Published 6/27/2006 | Read more »
Combining functionality at a cheap price, the Norelco 6 in 1 Grooming Kit is a good buy.
By Allen Butler | Published 6/27/2006 | Read more »
Tropico is a simulation game classic that spawned a successful sequel, Tropico 2. For those wishing to go back and play the original, Tropico: Mucho Macho Edition is the perfect choice.
By Allen Butler | Published 6/27/2006 | Read more »
Roulette is one of the most popular gambling games in the world, particularly in Europe where it originated and the United States. It was invented by the famed mathematician Blaise Pascal.
By Allen Butler | Published 6/27/2006 | Read more »
Indian casino gaming institutions have become a vital part of many Indian tribal governments. 40% of recognized tribal governments are involved in the gaming industry.
By Allen Butler | Published 6/25/2006 | Read more »
The ancient sport of bocce ball is one of the oldest sports known to man but is still largely unknown in the United States. It has only been in the last thirty years that Americans have begun to play the sport.
By Allen Butler | Published 6/21/2006 | Read more »
The World Cup has been the premier international soccer competition since it first began in 1930.
By Allen Butler | Published 6/21/2006 | Read more »
In cities across the United States, England, Canada and even Singapore Duck tours have become incredibly popular. Utilizing military DUKWs from World War II, these unique vehicles serving as boats and buses offer unique and exciting tours.
By Allen Butler | Published 6/17/2006 | Read more »
Outside of Atlanta, Georgia in Dekalb County stands the largest exposed piece of granite in the world. Named Stone Mountain, it is a popular attraction for people in the Atlanta area, Georgia and the rest of the country.
By Allen Butler | Published 6/16/2006 | Read more »
Many truckers dream of buying their own truck and running their own business, but before you make the big step you need to be ready for the task at hand. Many new owner-operators fail within their first year, often due to nothing more than bad planning.
By Allen Butler | Published 6/15/2006 | Read more »
Dr Pepper is the oldest widely distributed soft drink in the United States. It has been pleasing soft drink-lovers in Texas, the United States and the world since it was first created in a Waco pharmacy in 1885.
By Allen Butler | Published 6/13/2006 | Read more »
When Coca-Cola, created by pharmacist Dr. John Stith Pemberton, first appeared in 1886 it lost money in its first years. Bringing in only $50 in sales, it cost Pemberton $70 to produce and market. It is now the most popular soft drink in the world.
By Allen Butler | Published 6/13/2006 | Read more »
Looking to network your computers? Setting up a LAN in your home lets you share internet connections, transfer data quickly and easily between machines, even allows you to play multi-player games over your own network.
By Allen Butler | Published 6/12/2006 | Read more »
Jesus Malverde is a banned saint. Unacknowledged by the Catholic Church he is one of the most popular figures among many Mexicans, both in Mexico and without. He is also known as the patron saint of drug dealers.
By Allen Butler | Published 6/8/2006 | Read more »
Looking for something to do? The internet offers a whole range of fun things to do, many of them that can be done for free!
By Allen Butler | Published 6/8/2006 | Read more »
With the popularity of works such as the Da Vinci Code, interest in secret societies such as the Templars has grown immensely. What many forget is the importance that secret societies (and anti-secret societies) had in the growing years of our nation.
By Allen Butler | Published 6/3/2006 | Read more »
Blindness affects over 1 million Americans and over 42 million people worldwide. With research pioneered by the late Dr. William Dobelle, scientists hope that one day they create artificial vision for the blind using brain implants and special cameras.
By Allen Butler | Published 6/1/2006 | Read more »
June 21st. It is the longest day of the year, the first day of summer. Across the northern hemisphere it is celebrated by followers of many religions and ideas. One of the most famous celebrations occurs every year at Stonehenge in England.
By Allen Butler | Published 5/28/2006 | Read more »
Junk mail plagues everyone, and it can seem very difficult to stop. If you're tired of throwing away piles of junk every day when you get you're mail, there are ways to stop it from coming to your house.
By Allen Butler | Published 5/25/2006 | Read more »
Beer is one of the oldest agricultural products in the world. It was revered in ancient times, and its importance has remained throughout 6,000 years of history.
By Allen Butler | Published 5/23/2006 | Read more »
American beer lovers often think first of alcohol when they hear the name of Sam Adams, but the failed brewer whose name would one day be immortalized in Samuel Adams Lager was a key figure in the beginning years of the American Revolution.
By Allen Butler | Published 5/23/2006 | Read more »
The Templars were one of the most famous and wealthy organizations to rise from the Crusades. Their trial and destruction at the hands of Philip the Fair were shocking and have left fertile ground for conspiracy theorists ever since.
By Allen Butler | Published 5/22/2006 | Read more »
Since its founding, the Roman Catholic order Opus Dei has engendered controversy. This controversy has exploded in the 21st century as the villains of Dan Brown's blockbuster novel and the resulting Ron Howard film The Da Vinci Code.
By Allen Butler | Published 5/22/2006 | Read more »
Since 1934 the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been working to ensure honesty and integrity from businesses and the market to protect investors and keep confidence in the markets as a whole.
By Allen Butler | Published 5/22/2006 | Read more »
Widely heralded as one of the greatest comic book writers of all time, Moore's work has recently begun to reach a wider audience through film. A number of his works have been adapted to the big screen, with varying success.
By Allen Butler | Published 5/19/2006 | Read more »
Before purchasing shares in any mutual fund you should always read the prospectus. It gives all key information on the fund: fees, investment strategies and past performance records to give you the knowledge necessary to make a wise decision.
By Allen Butler | Published 5/18/2006 | Read more »
Index funds are an increasingly popular way to invest funds. Index funds charge lower rates than other funds, and commonly out perform more traditional funds.
By Allen Butler | Published 5/17/2006 | Read more »
OpenOffice.org is revolutionizing the world of office applications for computers of all kinds. This open source software offers a free and viable alternative to more expensive options such as Microsoft Office.
By Allen Butler | Published 5/17/2006 | Read more »
During is over 30 year reign, Afghan ruler Machmud of Ghazni created one of the wealthiest empires in the world and was the scourge of his neighbors to the west in Iran and the south in India.
By Allen Butler | Published 5/17/2006 | Read more »
Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI) is the most common cause of work-related disorders today. Workers should be aware of the dangers of RSI, as well as know simple ways that RSI can be prevented.
By Allen Butler | Published 5/2/2006 | Read more »
The problem of regulating currency the banking industry has plagued the United States since its origin. In 1913 the Federal Reserve Bank was created and exists to this day, overseeing bank operations as well as US monetary policy.
By Allen Butler | Published 5/2/2006 | Read more »
Want more from your sunglasses? Oakley's line of wearable electronics revolutionizes the sunglasses industry, providing sunglasses that serve as MP3 players and even cell phones.
By Allen Butler | Published 5/2/2006 | Read more »
Located in eastern California, the Kern River is one of California's most popular whitewater rafting destinations, offering rapids ranging from class III to class V including one stretch the boasts some of the biggest drops in California.
By Allen Butler | Published 5/1/2006 | Read more »
The FAFSA is used to determine financial aid status for undergraduate university students across the nation. If you are seeking financial aid for your university education, filling out the FAFSA is a must and can be done online.
By Allen Butler | Published 5/1/2006 | Read more »
On February 1st, 2006, Ben Bernanke was sworn in as Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, making him the most important figure in the world of US monetary policy. He took over the position from the widely hailed Alan Greenspan.
By Allen Butler | Published 5/1/2006 | Read more »
PayPal is one of the most popular online banking systems in the world, with millions of users. What many people do not know, however, is that with the PayPal Money Market Fund you can actually start earning interest on your account.
By Allen Butler | Published 4/30/2006 | Read more »
Your Credit Card is an important gauge of where you stand financially. Your credit score determines your ability to repay creditors and determines how much you pay on loans, mortgages, credit cards, or even if you are approved in the first place.
By Allen Butler | Published 4/25/2006 | Read more »
Calculating your net worth is the best way to determine where you stand economically. It tells you where you are so you can decide where you want to go and build a road map on how to get there.
By Allen Butler | Published 4/23/2006 | Read more »
When deciding whether or not to make a purchase on a real estate investment you want to know how to analyze whether or not it is a sound investment. Here are 4 simple ways to analyze returns on a real estate investment.
By Allen Butler | Published 4/18/2006 | Read more »
Since the death of Billy the Kid in 1881, numerous people have stepped forward claiming to be the real Billy the Kid, most notably Brushy Bill Roberts and John Miller. In 2003 a team decided to investigate these claims using DNA evidence.
By Allen Butler | Published 4/17/2006 | Read more »
Born to a large family in Clarksville Tennessee, Wilma Rudolph fought many illnesses including polio and racism to become one of the most acclaimed athletes in the world.
By Allen Butler | Published 4/14/2006 | Read more »
In today's market finding the right digital camera can be a difficult task. Technology is increasing everyday, and the variety of cameras out there is matched by the variety of prices (anywhere between $50 and $5000).
By Allen Butler | Published 4/14/2006 | Read more »
The United States Mint is an institution almost as old as the United States itself. As the country solidified into a single unit with a strong central government, the need for a national mint was recognized and met by our founding fathers.
By Allen Butler | Published 4/14/2006 | Read more »
Of all the outlaws of the Old West, Billy the Kid is probably the most famous. In the over 130 years since his purported death numerous men have come forward claiming to be the Kid, perhaps none so convincingly as Brushy Bill Roberts.
By Allen Butler | Published 4/14/2006 | Read more »
The Congressional Medal of Honor is perhaps the most distinguished award in the United States of America. Given to military and civilian national personnel for valorous actions in combat, there have been 3,460 recipients in its 140 years of existence.
By Allen Butler | Published 4/12/2006 | Read more »
The big three credit reporting companies have created a new credit scoring system: VantageScore. How will it change the credit scoring industry and how will it impact you?
By Allen Butler | Published 4/11/2006 | Read more »
Since its first proposal in the 1960's the space elevator has been considered science fiction. With recent advances, however, the space elevator is becoming a reality. The Space Elevator Games are one of the most notable parts of its development.
By Allen Butler | Published 4/11/2006 | Read more »
Interest is a major part of our economic life. Knowing how interest is calculated and being able to do these calculations yourself assist you in knowing how much you're paying in loans and credit cards, how much you should be making on your investments.
By Allen Butler | Published 4/9/2006 | Read more »
Many people believe that once they've been rejected for a loan it is over, and they will never have a chance of getting a loan. This is not always the case. Persistence and assertiveness are key to getting your loan approved.
By Allen Butler | Published 4/9/2006 | Read more »
Want to increase your web searching ability? Advanced search engine commands make your searches more targeted and enable you to find exactly what your looking for.
By Allen Butler | Published 4/7/2006 | Read more »
Google Earth is an amazing tool that allows you to view places across the globe. Its technology can allow you to see ancient monuments with a bird's eye perspective from the comfort of your own home.
By Allen Butler | Published 4/6/2006 | Read more »
Broadband satellite internet is a growing technology that allows internet access via a satellite signal. While still in its early stages, it can be very useful to those living in rural areas or who travel frequently.
By Allen Butler | Published 4/6/2006 | Read more »
Nanotechnology is one of the most exciting developments in the business world, and will continue to be so in the upcoming years. If you don't want to be left behind, looking into nanotechnology investing is essential.
By Allen Butler | Published 3/21/2006 | Read more »
PSI TECH is a corporation born from a secret project of the United States Army. The purpose was to keep parapsychological technology developed by the Army alive in the midst of a potential shutdown and to bring the power of remote viewing to the public.
By Allen Butler | Published 3/19/2006 | Read more »
In the early 1970's the CIA began a project researching parapsychological abilities and their potential usefulness in intelligence gathering. The project began with testing remote viewing, the ability to observe locations far removed from the viewer.
By Allen Butler | Published 3/15/2006 | Read more »
St. Augustine is a true historical treasure of the United States. It is the oldest continuously occupied city in the United States and its history has been well-preserved. Visitors and tourists are immersed in the history and culture of this old city.
By Allen Butler | Published 3/8/2006 | Read more »
The ancient Maya made many amazing advancements in mathematics and astronomy. This can be seen little better than in their calendar system that integrated three different calendars for astounding accuracy.
By Allen Butler | Published 3/6/2006 | Read more »
Death Valley is a known for the extreme difficulties one faces there. Incredibly high temperatures, almost no rainfall, nothing but sand and rock. A harsh place, it is also a place of incredible beauty, and a popular tourist destination in California.
By Allen Butler | Published 2/14/2006 | Read more »
Rothenburg, located on the Tauber River in Bavaria, is a living time capsule. It has existed almost completely unchanged since the 17th century, and many of its landmarks date back even farther, to the 12th century.
By Allen Butler | Published 2/14/2006 | Read more »
Sequoia is one of the oldest and grandest of the United States' national parks. Located in northern California, it is almost entirely wilderness. It features a number of hiking trails perfect for day trips or overnight backpacking.
By Allen Butler | Published 2/14/2006 | Read more »
A small town in the Mojave Desert of California, Baker serves primarily as a pit stop for travelers. It is also home of the world's largest thermometer.
By Allen Butler | Published 2/2/2006 | Read more »
The Great Sphinx of Giza is one of the marvels of Egypt and wonders of the ancient world, but it is also a mystery. Who built it? How did they build it? What happened to its nose?
By Allen Butler | Published 2/2/2006 | Read more »
The dating of Easter has been a problem that has plagued Christians since its earliest years. Even today there are differences in the dates of Easter between the Western and Eastern churches.
By Allen Butler | Published 2/2/2006 | Read more »
Easter is one of our most popular holidays, second perhaps only to Christmas. The most endearing figure of Easter is of course the Easter Bunny. But where does the Easter Bunny come from? Why does he hide eggs and chocolate for children to find?
By Allen Butler | Published 2/2/2006 | Read more »
By far one of the Internet's most popular games, Neopets is truly a sensation. It is also one of the easier games to get involved with.
By Allen Butler | Published 1/31/2006 | Read more »
In the over 80 years since his original appearance, Winnie the Pooh has become one of the most beloved storybook characters of all time. His inspiration comes from a real life Canadian bear that befriended A.A. Milne's son, Christopher Robin.
By Allen Butler | Published 1/31/2006 | Read more »
Few Saturday morning cartoons can claim the success of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Almost 20 years after the original 1987 debut of the show, the Turtles are as popular as ever.
By Allen Butler | Published 1/30/2006 | Read more »
In the first years of the America Revolution, Benedict Arnold was an important commander in the Continental Army but fell into disrepute with Congress. In 1780 attempted to turn West Point to the British for a chance at British command.
By Allen Butler | Published 1/26/2006 | Read more »
Shays' Rebellion was one of the most important events between the victorious end of the American Revolution and the Constitutional Convention of 1787. Led by Daniel Shays, veteran of the Revolution, it shook Massachusetts to its core.
By Allen Butler | Published 1/26/2006 | Read more »
Since the modern restoration of the Olympics with the creation of the International Olympic Committee in 1894, the addition of winter sports was an issue. The first separate winter games were held in 1924, called the International Winter Sports Week.
By Allen Butler | Published 1/25/2006 | Read more »
The Assassination of President William McKinley had great effect in the United States: Theodore Roosevelt became President, the modern Secret Service was created and destroyed much of the American anarchist movement.
By Allen Butler | Published 1/20/2006 | Read more »
After being shot twice on July 2nd, 1881 President James A. Garfield, Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone, helped create a metal detector in an unsuccessful attempt to find the bullet lodged in his chest.
By Allen Butler | Published 1/20/2006 | Read more »
Pandas are one of the most recognizable icons of China, and have long been used as gifts during diplomatic negotiations involving that country. Although this practice has slowed to protect the Panda, it still continues today.
By Allen Butler | Published 1/20/2006 | Read more »
The Academy Award of Merit, more commonly known as the Oscar, is one of the most recognized awards in the world. Where it got the name Oscar is not exactly known, but it has come today to be its most popular name.
By Allen Butler | Published 1/20/2006 | Read more »
Born Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz, John Stewart has become a major figure in the television landscape in his role on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart. In January of 2006 he was chosen to be host of the 78th Academy Awards.
By Allen Butler | Published 1/20/2006 | Read more »
For George Washington's army, the winter of 1777-78 was definitely the hardest of the war, spent in Valley Forge. But it was also a turning point for the fledgling army as they trained into a true fighting force under the direction of Baron von Steuben.
By Allen Butler | Published 1/20/2006 | Read more »
The Declaration of Independence is the most important document of the history of the United States. The Declaration cemented the creation of the United States and made a rebellion against England into a full-fledged war for a new nation.
By Allen Butler | Published 1/20/2006 | Read more »
To the British they were nothing more than revolutionary terrorists, but to Americans they are among the first true Patriots that would fight against the oppression of British rule and lead to the creation of the United States of America.
By Allen Butler | Published 1/20/2006 | Read more »
Although all three are good programs, Limewire definitely takes the cake. Easier to use, faster and with far larger databases it is far and away the best of these three P2P software programs.
By Allen Butler | Published 1/12/2006 | Read more »
It is almost impossible to think about Ireland without thinking of Leprechauns. Our popular conception of the Irish is inextricably linked with the Leprechaun, from the mascot of Notre Dame to St. Patrick's Day.
By Allen Butler | Published 1/10/2006 | Read more »
Jurassic Park brought the idea of bringing extinct animals back to life to millions of novel readers and moviegoers. It has only been recently, however, that the idea has become plausible to scientists, and not with dinosaurs but woolly mammoths.
By Allen Butler | Published 1/9/2006 | Read more »
The largest known cave system in the world, Mammoth Cave is also one of the most haunted with over 150 reported ghostly sitings.
By Allen Butler | Published 1/5/2006 | Read more »
From the Florida Everglades to the Gates of the Arctic in Alaska, national parks are a vital part of the American landscape, preserving their natural, historic and cultural importance since the creation of Yellowstone National Park in 1872.
By Allen Butler | Published 1/5/2006 | Read more »
Although today Cordoba is a modest city, capital of the province of Andalucia, it still retains remnants of its past glory. For centuries Cordoba was the height of Europe, capital of Moorish Spain in its golden age.
By Allen Butler | Published 1/5/2006 | Read more »
Mammoth Caves is the largest known cave system in the world, with over 360 miles of the caves explored and mapped. For the visitor, Mammoth Cave National Park offers 14 different and varied tours.
By Allen Butler | Published 1/5/2006 | Read more »
Yahoo! Mail is one of the most popular e-mail services in the world. But a free Yahoo! account does far more than just give you access to e-mail. There are many other features that Yahoo! offers.
By Allen Butler | Published 1/3/2006 | Read more »
The Pledge of Allegiance has been the subject of great controversy over the last few years, but it is not the only time it has been under scrutiny since it was first published by Francis Bellamy in 1892.
By Allen Butler | Published 12/28/2005 | Read more »
The National Training Center in Fort Irwin, California, is larger than the state of Rhode Island. But the post itself is small, holding only about 4,000 people, a quiet isolated town in the Mojave desert.
By Allen Butler | Published 12/28/2005 | Read more »
The islands of Hawaii are world renowned for their beauty and natural splendor, and the island of Maui is one of the most spectacular of them all. Hana is one of the most secluded parts of the island, a beautiful and isolated getaway.
By Allen Butler | Published 12/28/2005 | Read more »
Since the first atomic clock, built in 1949, scientists have worked to create more and more accurate tellers of time. While there are no home atomic clocks, it's very possible to make sure the clocks in your home match with the international standard.
By Allen Butler | Published 12/27/2005 | Read more »
Although the Hearst name will remain famous due to the work of its founding patriarch, mass media mogul William Randolph Hearst, it will also live on in the popular imagination due to the ordeal of family heiress Patty Hearst.
By Allen Butler | Published 12/19/2005 | Read more »
Red Rock Canyon is famous for its stunning views and unique landscape. Used in a number of movies over the years, it has long been a Hollywood staple for desert locations. However, it is also an excellent campground, one that goes almost unused.
By Allen Butler | Published 12/19/2005 | Read more »
L Ron Hubbard is one of the most interesting figures to arise in the 20th Century. A pulp writer during the Golden Age of Science Fiction, he would later go on to create the controversial Church of Scientology.
By Allen Butler | Published 12/18/2005 | Read more »
Although it has only been in recent years that blogs have truly come into their own as a true internet art form, weblogs have been around for as long as the World Wide Web.
By Allen Butler | Published 12/14/2005 | Read more »
GoToMyPC is a revolutionary software solution allowing users to connect to their base computer (either at home or in the office) from any internet connected computer.
By Allen Butler | Published 12/14/2005 | Read more »
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