Bill Gates - Businessman Extraordinaire

Born on 28th October 1955 in Seattle, Bill Gates demonstrated his technological ability at an early age when he was able to program computers at the age of thirteen. In fact, along with his friend Paul Allen, his grades suffered through the time he spent on the computer.

A History of New York - British Rule to the American Revolution (Part 2 of 3)

After the British took the New Netherlands colony from the Dutch, first in 1664 and again in 1674, New York as it was now known was in British hands for over one hundred years. Certain actions by the British, and also a growing desire on behalf of the colonists to forge their own future and make their own decisions, resulted in a rising tide of feeling against British rule that ultimately culminated in an uprising against it.

Recipe for Success in Math

Obviously, math is important in the real world. What is amazing to me is how many people get by without an even basic understanding of this most helpful subject. True, most people do not need to understand what a topological space is, or why certain functions are continuous and others not, or what the relevance of this idea is anyway; but knowing how to be quick with numbers, and understanding the nature of fractions and how they are used in the real world, as well as knowing the basics of geometry, are an absolute necessity to do better than average in this difficult world we live in.

Translation - An Evergreen Career

A career to which many aspire but few manage to master effectively, translation has always played, and will most likely continue to play a vital part in the social and economic development of the world.

Patchwork Quilting – A History Summary

Joseph's coat of many colors was probably patchwork. Even armour was made by quilting heavy fabrics together.

Dear Class of 2007

You are postured to embark on a fantastic voyage provided you stay on course. Whether you are entering trade school, the military, matriculating at a college or university, seeking an advanced degree or entering the workforce after completing your studies; the world needs you!

The Popularity of Wild West Collectibles

Museum quality replicas for wild west collectibles, civil war reenactments and renaissance fairs. A wide variety of western badges, weapons, clothing and home accessories.

Taking the Initiative to Apply to The Best Film Schools

Film school information to help you determine what is best for you.

A Profile of the Panama Canal

If you study a profile of the Panama Canal you will be surprised and astounded at what little you knew about it. When a ship sails through the Panama Canal from the Atlantic Ocean to the east to the Pacific Ocean to the west, it actually exits the canal 27 miles east of where it entered! I bet that surprises you! I bet you thought it went from east to west. Well it doesn't. From the Atlantic side the Panama Canal travels from Northwest to Southeast due to the orientation of the Panama isthmus. Look at a map and that will explain it to you.

The Role That Cork Plays And The Problems In The Wine Industry

The mould on a wine cork is caused by a chemical called trichloroanisole which arises from the action of moulds naturally occurring in the tree bark when they combine with chlorine used in the bleach to bleach and sanitise the corks.

Metaphysical Degree - Studies of Interest

A number of metaphysical degree programs promise professional advancement as students can elect to pursue their bachelor's, master's or doctorate's degree. Students enrolled in metaphysical degree programs geared toward baccalaureate involve curriculums in metaphysical communication, relationships, meditation, emotional release and inner child, spirituality, yoga, stress management, hypnosis, channeling, astral projection, herbal medicine, natural therapies, vibrational healing, lucid dreaming, mysticism, Native American philosophies and traditions, shamanism, and many more related studies.

The City of Plovdiv

Plovdiv is probably the oldest city in Europe and has a history dating back over seven thousand years; it is also part of the birth of European civilisation. Seven thousand years ago the Thracian civilisation settled in Bulgaria and one place they settled is now the city of Plovdiv, the reason for this was due to the mountains and the River Maritsa.