The Rising of the Moon - A Review of a Novel About Irish Americans and Canada

History is a subject that can be either fascinating or boring. Everyone likes a good story and it is interesting that the word story makes up the last five letters of the word history. When presented as a story history can be fascinating. ...

10 Cities to Visit in Alabama

 10 Cities to Visit in Alabama Alabama is not the most popular state to land on a traveler’s itinerary. It’s a fairly small state in comparison to other U.S. States. It doesn’t have a lot of the famous attractions that you’ll find in more...

Hughes' Hubris: Is the Constitution "What the Judges Say it is"?

In in 1907, former Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes said, “we are under a Constitution, but the Constitution is what the judges say it is...” In this article, I provide some of the antecedents for Hughes' view as well as the consequences for such a view. In short, Hughes' quote reflects the view of the "living constitution," the idea prevelant among judicial activists that the constitution is not a set of fixed principles, but rather is a document that should evolve and change with the times.

My favorite movie love quotes

When we are watching movies there are quotes which amuse us and make us fall in love with the movie and we cant forget them, it is either they serve as a form on inspiration to us or we are just amuse by the ...

The Double Life, Prison Escape, and Death of Murderess Audrey Marie Hilley

Audrey Marie Hilley loved all the finest things in life that she couldn't afford. But life insurance proceeds could change out that, so she murdered a husband, attempted to murder her daughter, and is suspected of poisoning her mother, mother-in-law, and daughter-in-law.

Why Do Blacks Vote Democrat?

As a youngster someone told me that the Democrats are for the little guy. Therefore, I decided that I must be a Democrat. I was a true Democrat until I was about nine years old and I figured out that not only were the Democrats not for the little...

Top 15 High Demand Jobs in Auburn AL

Auburn is located in Lee County, Alabama and is one of the Top 20 College Towns in America, recognized by Forbes.com. Like the other 19 Top College Towns, Auburn has experienced an increase in jobs during 2008 – 2009, even during a recession (see...

Childhood Obesity in Canada, Mexico and the United States: Cause and Effects

The Hubber blogdigz asked the question: How does childhood obesity affect children? At one time, American and some Western European cultures held the belief that obesity, especially in businessmen, was a sign of success and wealth. Today, obesity...

Travel to the Top 20 Alabama Jobs

7 Or More Gifts GUARANTEED To Make Your Husband Happy On Valentine's Day

Okay. I wanted to be fair. I published a hub, days ago, "7 Gifts GUARANTEED To Make Your Wife Smile On Valentine's Day," so I thought about how men would feel left out, so I wrote this one about what gifts to buy for your husband to make him happy on Valentine's Day.