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Richard B. Cheney, 2000 News

former congressman and oil services company executive, was plucked from his lucrative post as CEO of Halliburton Co. in July to become Gov. George W. Bush's running mate. A staunch…

The Devil's Dictionary: Economy

by Ambrose Bierce ECCENTRICITYEDIBLEECONOMY -n. Purchasing the barrel of whiskey that you do not need for the price of the cow that you cannot afford.

The Devil's Dictionary: Ransom

by Ambrose Bierce RANKRAPACITYRANSOM -n. The purchase of that which neither belongs to the seller, nor can belong to the buyer. The most unprofitable of investments.

Do I Need a VPN?

We live in a day and age where technology is at the forefront of everything we do.  More often than not we are connected to the internet, either by computer, tablet, or mobile device, for a good…

Benjamin Bradley Biography

Benjamin BradleyinventorBorn: 1830? A slave, Bradley was employed at a printing office and later at the Annapolis Naval Academy, where he helped set up scientific experiments. In the 1840s he…

The Devil's Dictionary: Benefactor

by Ambrose Bierce BENEDICTINESBERENICE'S HAIRBENEFACTOR -n. One who makes heavy purchases of ingratitude, without, however, materially affecting the price, which is still within the means…