Is 2012 the End of the World?

Remember the end of 1999 when everyone was scared about Y2K? When the new millennium arrived, computers were expected to crash and life as we know it would never be the same. The year 2000 was ushered in without any major glitches. Then, there was Harold Camping predicting that the world would end on May 21, 2011, and when that didn’t happen, he predicted the date to be October 21, 2011. Of course, all of these dates have... 

Why are There 9 Candles on the Menorah

Why are There 9 Candles on the Menorah?  Our town was holding an annual Menorah lighting service in one of the common shopping districts, where people of the community often gather on a regular basis. My family and I decided to attend for the first time. Being non-Jewish Christians, who believe in the integrity of the Torah (and understand that Jesus, the Messiah was of Jewish descent), my wife and I wondered why there were... 

Spartan Race Registration

  Have you heard of the Spartan Race yet? If you haven’t, it is something worth seeing, and if you’re brave enough–and strong enough–something perhaps worth participating in. Spartan Race Registration It’s no joke. There are real Spartans walking around. I first encountered the Spartan Race when my trainer (who happens to think he’s Superman), decide to be one of the warriors in the race. I... 

Protests in Iran After Fraudulent Elections Declare Ahmedinejhad Winner!

In a society in which its people care more about what David Letterman said to Sara Palin in a childlike outburst, the internet has become a more reliable source of news and dissemination of knowledge than the mainstream U.S. media, which runs itself more like a business than a dispenser of truth. Ratings matter. Truth–well, matters–when it enables TV stations to sell commercials. In face of such a news-business... 

Who is my Family?

There came then his brethren and his mother, and, standing without, sent unto him, calling him. 32 And the multitude sat about him, and they said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren without seek for thee. 33 And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother, or my brethren? 34 And he looked round about on them which sat about him, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren! 35 For whosoever shall do the will of God,... 

Kids Learn Math Playing Black Jack!

I know it sounds scandalous. But with a few simple modifications to the popular game, Black Jack is a creative and fun way to teach young kids arithmetic. Recommend Age: 6 – 8 Traditional Rules to Discard: In order to simplify the game to a level that a 6-8 year old will more readily understand, discard or modify some traditional rules: (1) Chips — use 1 chip at a time to keep score, or simply keep score on a... 

Secret Societies: Rise of the Esoteric

What do the Dharma Initiative, Skull and Bones, the Mafia, and Al Qaeda have in common? They are all secret societies with great allure (And yes, at least one of the aforementioned groups are fictional. Can you guess which one?) The impulse for individual human beings to band together to form a larger “support” group is rooted deep in our DNA–and in many respects, secret societies are, at their core, esoteric... 

The Castle Doctrine – Defending your Home through Lethal Force

Home invasion, technically, is not a legally recognized crime in most states. Intruders charged with “home invasion” are actually charged with robbery, kidnapping, or assault. This is not to say that there are not provisions in the law to protect yourself and your household from home invaders. Can you legally shoot a home intruder? Surprisingly information is scarce and not very clear-cut, but there is a general...