Would it surprise anyone to learn that there were upwards of 150, 000 soldiers of partial Jewish descent serving in the Nazi army during World War II? I had no idea until I attended a lecture by Bryan Mark Rigg discussing his book entitled Hitler’s Jewish Soldiers. What is even more startling is that Adolf [...]

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The Arabic language is an ancient tongue that dates back to earlier than the 6th century. It is a language steeped in history, and shrouded in mystery. Today, the Arabic language is the 5th most spoken language on the planet, and it is the official language in many Middle Eastern countries, such as Egypt, Iraq, [...]

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I have shown in this series of articles that there are several pieces of evidence that the Persian Empire did not last the 200 years proposed by historians but only 21 years as described in the Old Testament. This is an idea I presented in detail in my book, The Fourth Day: Why the Bible [...]

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People choose to retire outside of their native country for a variety of reasons. Some people choose to retire abroad in order to bask in a preferred climate. Some people crave a shift in their pace of life, and some retire abroad for a change of scenery-be it the mountains or a beach. For a [...]

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I live in the suburbs of NYC and for Christmas I want to give my boyfriend a relaxation day in the city. I already have tickets to City Lights cruises but I also want to add a pampered massage with the view of the city. I can not think of anything else to do….maybe Canal [...]

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Himachal Pradesh is an ecstasy for adventure freaks and offers a bonanza for them. Himachal Trekking holds the promise of a deep and refreshing connection with nature and its beauty. The lush river valleys, snow-capped peaks, fruit-laden orchards, gurgling streams and the dense forests evoke charm and glee.There are four mountain ranges running almost parallel [...]

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USA WEEKEND’s Annual Travel Report for 2003 heralds Sedona, Arizona, as one of the USA’s ten most beautiful places. It is a four-season adventure in beauty.The community boasts a list of 102 things to do while in Sedona, and the list is not exaggerated. Some are free, some are pricey, but all are viable possibilities, [...]

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It’s great fun to begin planning for a family vacation, but don’t forget to make a list of what you need to do to keep your home safe while you are away.1. If you can, have a trustworthy neighbor pick up your newspaper and mail while you are gone, as there is nothing that signals [...]

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What makes Costa Rica fishing so special? How about the fact that no spot on earth has produced more “super grand slams” than the Pacific coastal waters of Costa Rica. What is a super grand slam? You can claim this feat by catching a blue, black, and striped marlin and a sailfish all in the [...]

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Is it an economics book, a futurist book or a history book? Well, it’s all three and it is a must read. The book I am referring to is one which I think everyone who wants to understand the world better ought to read. The book is:“The World is Flat; a Brief History of the [...]

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