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14 hours ago · The John Birch Society (JBS) is an American right-wing political advocacy group. [1] Founded in 1958, it is anti-communist, [2][3] supports social conservatism, [2][3] and is associated with ultraconservative, radical right, far-right, right-wing populist, and right-wing libertarian ideas. [12] Originally based in Belmont, Massachusetts, the ...
14 hours ago · 1969 [5] Retired. 2011. Roderick George Toombs (April 17, 1954 – July 31, 2015), better known as " Rowdy " Roddy Piper, was a Canadian professional wrestler and actor. In professional wrestling, Piper was best known to international audiences for his work with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW ...
14 hours ago · Alcoholics Anonymous. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a global, peer-led mutual-aid fellowship founded in the United States supporting abstinence-based recovery from alcoholism through its spiritually inclined twelve-step program. [1] AA’s Twelve Traditions, besides stressing anonymity and the lack of a governing hierarchy, establish AA as free ...
14 hours ago · Tappan's tenure also saw the creation of the Michigan Glee Club, the oldest student organization at the university. [43] Despite these accomplishments, Tappan's 11-year presidency was marked by considerable tension. [41]: 39–53 His impartial stance on religion faced backlash during a time of heightened religious fervor. Due to changes in the ...
14 hours ago · The majority, 59.6% [ 88 ] of Ukrainian Russians were born in Ukraine. They constitute 22.4% of all urban population and 6.9% of rural population in the country. [ 88 ] Women make up 55.1% of Russians, men are 44.9%. [ 88 ] The average age of Russians in Ukraine is 41.9 years. [ 88 ]
14 hours ago · Jamaica (/ dʒəˈmeɪkə / ⓘ jə-MAY-kə; Jamaican Patois: Jumieka [dʒʌˈmie̯ka]) is an island country in the Caribbean Sea and the West Indies. At 10,990 square kilometres (4,240 sq mi), it is the third largest island—after Cuba and Hispaniola —of the Greater Antilles and the Caribbean. [9] Jamaica lies about 145 km (90 mi) south of ...
14 hours ago · In early 2011, Merkel's approval ratings plummeted, resulting in heavy losses in state elections for her party. [107] An August 2011 poll found her coalition had only 36% support compared to a rival potential coalition's 51%. [ 108 ]
