'"Come," they say, "let us destroy them as a nation, that the name of Israel may be remembered no more."' [1] Does that sound familiar? Actually these words were written about 3000 years ago by David, king of Israel, calling on God to destroy His enemies who thus conspired against His people.    Ahmadinijad's recent remark,  […]

Two countries in the Middle East have been shamefully treated, first by the British and then by the Muslims. And then by the world. These are countries with ancient claims to their land, reaffirmed by the League of Nations on numerous occasions. Today they are still being persecuted by the Arabs and Muslims of the […]

Despite increasing health concerns and new stories every day of the benefits of healthy eating, not enough people are cooking in their own kitchens. Some of this can be attributed to time constraints, and of course there are people who simply prefer to eat out. But there is also a large segment of the population […]

Winter running can be just as exhilarating as running in the warmer months, as long as you remember to pay attention to a few details which will help you thrive in the cold weather. All the major running brands now offer their own ranges of cold weather running clothing, so you shouldn't have any reason […]

Pancakes are enjoyed all over the world: in America they are eaten for breakfast, drenched with maple syrup; in France they are served for dessert, their famous Crêpe Suzette; in South Africa, every fair worth its name has a pancake-stall where they are offered sprinkled with cinnamon-sugar and rolled up. The most important thing for […]

I can't imagine not living with cats but I can't take living with the smell of cat pee! Over the years I've had my fair share of rebellious felines who think that my plants make a good bathroom or perhaps find a nice cozy spot near the curtains that they somehow think I won't see. […]

Most every career assessment test out there is made by professionals and often provides key information regarding your career orientation. Thanks to modern technology and the internet, you can now take this test from your computer, provided the fact that you have an internet connection. The career test is even more complete than a regular […]

When in May 1955 the American magazine, 'The New Yorker', published the first full report on the Dead Sea Scrolls, the attention of the world was caught on an unprecedented scale. Everything written about them became instant bestsellers. As reports of more discoveries were made, interest was kept alive and the public demanded more and […]

Over the years as I have tried to bake banana loaf - as it was known to me - I've come to expect a dry, flat result. It had to be rescued by lots of butter. Then I came across this banana cake recipe, and decided to try it. What a difference! A lovely, moist […]

Lack of sleep is a problem that has continued to grow out of control in the past few years.  People's lives and schedules get busier and more demanding, but there are still the same amount of hours in a day.  Increased stress and anxiety from this type of life style has also found its way […]