Sometimes we feel bombarded by life as we work through one event after another, scrambling to get to the next one on the diary, being sidetracked by unplanned events, and struggling as the bills mount. Life goes on. Sometimes it can seem like it goes on and on and on and on… as if there is no end, no destination. […]
Do you understand life? Reflections on the purpose of life after the death of a child
Soccer World Cup 2010 South Africa showcases world-class black talent
Yes, the world is in all three of soccer fever. The 2010 FIFA (International Federation of Association Football) Soccer World Cup, which wows the world every four years, is now in its quarter-final stage and all bets are on who will win the final cup of this anus. Will the indomitable Germans defeat the resilient Argentines or will the Netherlands […]
road trip to usa
In Review: road trip to usaby Jamie Jensen “road trip to usa…takes you as close to the real America as possible.” Here is a question for you. If you had the time and money to undertake just one long road trip on any continent on the planet, which one would you choose and where would you go? I ask this […]
Western Digital TV – HD Media Player Review
These days everyone wants to be able to view all their media easily. And of course, why not, with media coming from so many places… digital cameras, video cameras, cell phones and, of course, the Internet. You also don’t want to have to physically change your DVD or Blu-Ray discs because that would be, well, not North American! 750-odd donuts […]
6 Special Tips for Teaching English in China
China is a vibrant country with bustling cities and sleepy riverside towns. The natives speak a surprisingly complex language, but there’s a problem. Even with a first class economy, people do not have much knowledge of the English language. Thus, it makes the country a rewarding and popular place for teaching. Being from a native English speaking country and possessing […]
Decorate the home with fabulous handmade tile designs
The vintage tile design has many homeowners interested and so does the rustic approach that inspires with open spaces amidst the crowded lives we live today. Floral designs are also attractive and occupy many areas. An imaginary world, perhaps, with cartoon characters that the youngest will surely like. The difference is between commercial manufactured art and authentic reproductions made by […]
Rent a jet: what is it all about?
What is one of aviation’s biggest unsolved mysteries? It’s not the fate of Amelia Earhart or what really happened to the lost planes in the Bermuda Triangle. That’s not even why the airlines decided it was wise to stop serving real food in favor of a shallow and often stale bag of peanuts (although I admit, this one still has […]
Homemade Chocolate Frosting – the perfect finishing touch for a cake
Chocolate frosting is the perfect finishing touch to your baked cake. It can be easily made at home with easy to find ingredients. A heavy-duty mixer is required for this recipe because you’ll need to beat it for seven to ten minutes on medium speed to allow the ingredients to blend together and give it a lighter texture. This will […]
3 Kitchen Blender Problems You Can Fix Yourself
Over time, even the best kitchen blenders will start to show damage. This is especially true if you use your blender every day to make thick smoothies. Today, in our throwaway society, we are quick to throw away a product at the first sign of a malfunction. Small appliances like blenders are usually not worth taking to a repair shop […]
Implementation of FACTA by Israeli banks
FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) was legislated in May 2010 and went into effect in July 2014. Requires US taxpayers, namely US passport holders and US Social Security number holders, to report foreign financial accounts worth more than $10,000 to the IRS, and assets abroad. It also requires foreign financial institutions to report financial accounts worth more than $10,000 […]