Prohibition and Profit: The Secret Kennedy-Churchill-Roosevelt Deals
“We are past the point where being a capitalist is the only way of becoming a politician, and we are dangerously near the point where being a politician is much the quickest way of becoming a capitalist.”
—G. K. Chesterton
What for most married men would seem an indelicate travel arrangement—cruising across the Atlantic with his wife and mistress—seemed nothing more than a cozy accommodation for Joe Kennedy aboard the steam-driven ocean liner, the SS Europa.
Religion: U.S. Evangelicals: Moving Again
UNTIL the end of the 19th century, evangelistic Christianity nearly always meant a heroic dedication both to spreading the Gospel and to helping one’s fellow man. In England, Philanthropist William Wilberforce typified that spirit when, after his conversion, he led the fight for abolition of slavery throughout the British Empire. In the U.S., too, evangelicals were involved in the abolitionist movement and in fights against civic corruption, poverty, prostitution and “demon rum.
Taylor Swift's Squad Celebrates 4th of July Alone in Photos
While Taylor Swift’s annual 4th of July party has become one of the mainstays of the holiday like hot dogs and fireworks, it appears that the pop princessopted out of hosting her all-American (and highly Instagrammable) bash this year.
Social feeds were noticeably missing evidence of a “Taymerica” soiree, no hint of matching patriotic swimsuits or people on the inflatable waterslide, but perhaps the most significant indicator that Taylor wasn’t hosting her annual party was the dispersion of her notoriously star-studded squad of models, musicians, and actors.
Tems, Diana Ross, or Cher? Who wore the sequined black dress best?
Tems stole the spotlight during her Sunday Coachella performance alongside Justin Bieber and Wizkid, where they performed their hit single 'Essence', stirring conversations worldwide. Additionally, she revealed plans for her debut album, 'Born in the Wild'. ADVERTISEMENT
Styled by her trusted stylist, Dunsin Wright, Tems wore a dazzling black gown with frilly details, featuring a low-cut back that shimmered under the lights of the stage. Diana Ross, known for her love of black gowns, sported a similar look at the 1988 Grammy Awards, wearing a sequined black gown with lace accents.
The Little-Known Group Behind Watergate's Dirty Tricks
Fifty years ago, on Aug. 8, 1974, President Richard Nixon told a national television audience that he would resign the following day. Nixon’s announcement, while historic, was not unexpected. Investigations into his role in the bungled Watergate break-in two years earlier had revealed a pattern of abuses of power—with shocking details of break-ins and dirty tricks captivating the nation during the televised Senate Watergate Committee hearings in the summer of 1973.
The Stories Behind TIME's 100 Women of the Year Covers
To mark the role of the 100 Women of the Year in history, we embarked on something historic of our own: creating a TIME cover to recognize each of them. From charcoal portraits to a three-dimensional paper sculpture, from photo collages to fine-art paintings, from wooden sculptures to a quilted fabric image, the art we commissioned reflects the breadth of the 100 choices. Regardless of style, our aim was to find compelling pairings of artist and subject.
The Visionary: How Tomi Arayomi founded Pioneer Church
Tomi has since been featured on mainstream media including BBC, Revelation TV, the Times Malawi, TBN, Channels TV, where he has been recognized for his national and personal prophetic accuracy. Tomi is a governmental prophet and has had the privilege of consulting prophetically with leaders of nations in their homes at the United Nations and in Parliament. In 2019, a few months before the UK went into lockdown, Tomi was led by the Lord to relaunch RIG Nation which he had originally founded in 2007.
There's a knockoff Dunkin' Donuts chain called Duffin Dagels and it's hilariously similar to the
In Spain, you won't find a traditional Dunkin' Donuts store — instead, in many places, you'll find Duffin Dagels. Despite having no association to the actual Dunkin' Donuts brand, Duffin Dagels looks nearly identical to Dunkin' Donuts, inside and out. Both use a bright orange-and-pink color scheme, with very similar logos and nearly identical store designs. The menus, product names, websites, and social media pages are also nearly exact replicas of each other — at first glance, it's easy to think Duffin Dagels is the real deal.
Third Mainland bridge repairs continue
The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Olukorede Kesha, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday night in Lagos. Kesha, who encouraged motorists to cooperate with traffic officials, apologised for any inconvenience that the restrictions might cause motorists. "The Federal Ministry of Works wish to inform the motoring public that in continuation of the ongoing rehabilitation works on the Third Mainland Bridge, the Island-Iyana Oworo bound traffic will be restricted.
Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008 - Quotes of the Day
Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Daytona 500 in Daytona Beach, Florida the most important race in American motor sport and the kick-off to the 2008 nascar racing circuit. While there will be myriad events celebrating the race's half-century mark, none will be quite as unusual as "This is Where the Rubber Meets the Road," an exhibition by artist Steve Maloney. Housed in the posh Daytona 500 Club until Feb.