Huckleberry Finn: One Word Does Make A Difference

An English professor is collaborating with an Alabama publisher to reprint both Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer in a single volume. The announcement sent tremors through the publication world when it heard the new edition will replace the words "nigger" and "injun" with other terms more acceptable in today’s society. Unfortunately, the intense hoopla swirling around these two words is diverting attention from another serious liberty being taken. A sizable section of the original manuscript is be

a brief history of Samuel Clemens

Celebrities Who Bid A Farewell in 2011

As each year comes to an end we remember those who we lost. This list of icons are the ones who made an impact in my life...in one way of another.

Top 5 Infamous People of the Year

Wright retired just months ago as the Senior Pastor at Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago. Segments from his sermons cause quite a headache for Democractice Presidential nominee Barack Obama, a member...

Suspenders

Suspenders are one of the hot trends right now for men. They can show your personality and individual style. Learn about the history of this men's accessory and how it can be worn today.

Baseball's Pitching Triple Crown Winners - American League

Only 10 pitchers have ever won the Triple Crown for pitching in the American League, leading the league in wins, earned run average (ERA), and strikeouts. To date, 7 of the 10 winners have been elected to the Hall of Fame.

Should Pete Rose Be in the Baseball Hall of Fame?

I suspect that baseball fans will never know the complete story behind Major League Baseball's decision to ban Pete Rose for life. We've been told that he was caught gambling on his own team and that created a conflict of interest for him because as...

Motivational Quotes and Inspirational Sayings

My name will probably never be mentioned with the great inspirational motivational speakers of our day. I am afraid I will never be renowned as one to articulate my thoughts in such a way that would evoke...

Top 7 Most Famous Names (that are actually Pen Names)

Pen names, or pseudonyms, have been used throughout history for various reasons. I use the pseudonym Cydro, although I can't cite a reason for source. Check out these authors that were a lot more successful than I am, and the reason they chose their pen names:

Mark Twain’s Unforgettable Journey To The Hawaiian Islands

Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens 1835-1910) arrived via the “Ajax” on March 18, 1866 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Twain spent four months and a day on the island as a newspaper correspondent with the Sacramento Union. He was still a neophyte writer at this...