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Nelson Mandela: Political and Social Life

Nelson Mandela: Political and Social Life

August 25, 2014 at 4:49 pm 0 comments

A hero to most of the people in the world, and a father to the people of the Nation of South Africa (“Tata” to mean father, as they refer to him), Nelson Mandela is still one of the most prominent and controversial figures of the 21st century. Here is aRead More

The Nightmare of Living in North Korea

The Nightmare of Living in North Korea

August 25, 2014 at 9:41 am 0 comments

North Korea (officially the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) has the misfortune of carrying out a litany of alleged unspeakable atrocities that are a heavy work on citizens, immigrants, as well as foreigners. In fact, quite a number of crimes committed in the country invoke memories of the Nazis. TheRead More

Who was Paul Walker?

Who was Paul Walker?

August 23, 2014 at 6:26 pm 1 comment

Paul Walker was an American actor who began acting at a very young age by starring in television commercials. He rose to fame after his debut in The Fast and Furious films. Paul Walker was born in Glendale, California on September 12th 1973. Walker made his first big screen debutRead More

The 2008 Global Economic Crisis Explained

The 2008 Global Economic Crisis Explained

April 5, 2013 at 6:57 pm 0 comments

The global economic crisis was kick-started by the collapse of one of the biggest global financial services firms; Lehman Brothers in September 2008. The Lehman Brothers collapse almost brought down the global financial system. It took billions of dollars of taxpayers’ money to keep the world’s financial system running. Nevertheless,Read More

Tips for Gay Couples Considering Filing Tax Return As Married

Tips for Gay Couples Considering Filing Tax Return As Married

March 16, 2011 at 9:04 pm 0 comments

If you are a gay couple, legally married in a state or country that performs such marriages, can you file your federal income tax return as married even if the federal government refuses to acknowledge your marriage? General Answer: Because the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) defines marriage for federalRead More