Have a history teacher explain this, if they can.

Abraham Lincoln was elected to Congress in 1846. John F. Kennedy was elected to Congress in 1946. Abraham Lincoln was elected President in 1860. John F. Kennedy was elected President in 1960. Both were particularly concerned with civil rights. Both wives lost their children while living in the White House. Both Presidents were shot on …

The politicisation of immigration by mainlymacro.blogspot.co.uk

This is based on the UK experience, but I think some of this will also apply in the US. Why do right wing politicians push an anti-immigration platform? The obvious answer is that immigration is an important concern to their voters, and that is certainly correct. However I think there is an additional factor, which …

I AM TIRED OF COMPANIES REJECTING MY JOB APPLICATIONS, SO THIS IS WHAT I HAVE DRAFTED TO ONE OF THEM

Dear Sir / Madam RE: ADVERTISED POSITION: YOUR LETTER OF REJECTION Thank you for your letter dated 01 November 2012. After careful consideration, I regret to inform you that I am unable to accept your refusal to offer me employment with your company. This year, I have been particularly fortunate in receiving an unusually large …

Chaotic capitalism: the human sculptures of Nigeria’s sprawling Balogun market by Sean O’Hagan

It is one of the biggest street markets in the world, a sprawling, dazzling city within a city that is frequented by tens of thousands of people every day. Photographer Lorenzo Vitturi reveals how he captured Balogun’s vivid drama for his book, Money Must Be made. During a trip to Lagos in 2014, Lorenzo Vitturi …

Nigeria is exiting recession but economy remains vulnerable – IMF

ABUJA (Reuters) - Nigeria is exiting recession but its economy remains vulnerable, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday, after conducting a review of Africa’s largest economy. International Monetary Fund (IMF) logo is seen at the IMF headquarters building during the IMF/World Bank annual meetings in Washington, U.S., October 14, 2017. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas The …