A healthy, happy family… the few who truly have that know what a blessing it can be. It’s something we want for ourselves, something we want to give to our children … something America increasingly just doesn’t have. It’s not just about the ease of divorce – it’s about a lack of respect, mutual affection, and care among family members. Seniors get dumped in nursing homes, never to be visited again. Children are neglected in favor of work and social engagements. Relatives no longer enjoy spending time together and instead seem to be united only
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Stevia – also known as sweet leaf – is the hot all-natural sweetener of the moment. Of course, it’s been used as a natural sweetener for thousands of years in its native Peru, but only recently has it caught on with modern fans elsewhere in the world. With a negligible caloric impact, no glycemic impact, and a taste that can be up to 300 times sweeter than sugar, it’s being hailed as the perfect replacement for traditional sugar and artificial sweeteners. There’s just one problem – it’s not an exact replacement for any other chemical
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The world has very little mercy for preparedness-minded souls and Christians. Everywhere you turn, there seems to be someone who looks down on your point of view and your lifestyle. These “superior minds” have evolved past “primitive” belief systems, and they know there’s no reason to worry about things in this “modern” era of technology and conveniences. Running into these people used to leave me fuming for days. They were so smug in their mindset and so arrogant in the way that they talked down to me when speaking of my faith and my habits.
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Americans have over $3.1 trillion stashed in their 401(k) plans; billions more reside in IRA accounts and other private retirement savings accounts. The government would love to get their hands on that money, and they have a number of perfectly legal options for stealing your retirement cash. Yet until recently, stealing that money was viewed as crossing the line. Now, new government proposals are putting some fire behind the idea that your money might as well be Uncle Sam’s money – and the sooner, the better. The drive to steal your retirement savings Our government
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While nothing will ever replace the printed page, avid readers know that e-books are a fun and convenient alternative. Digital books can also be much cheaper than printed books, cutting the costs of a serious reading habit. To cut the costs even more, you need to learn how to save money by using e-book libraries. E-book libraries work in much the same way as a traditional library, only there aren’t any physical books to re-shelve at the end of the day. There are e-book libraries that are 100 percent free and others that cost on
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A shadow government is rising in Greece to fill in the gaps caused by the failing official government. It’s not a stranger to most Greeks – it’s a former political party rising from the ashes to provide basic services, order in the streets, and a hard line on economic issues. As a result, this ghost is rapidly becoming as powerful as the official government, scaring politicians and bureaucrats all over Europe. Old Ghosts Back Again Greece has a history of far-right political and social groups. Ultra-nationalists, neo-Nazis, and fascist ideologues were all supposed to be
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Pumpkins are more than bright orange decorations for Halloween and the basis of a tasty pumpkin pie – they can be an amazing source of nutrition and health. The key is looking beyond the bright orange shell to the benefits inside. What better way to do that than a little pumpkin trivia? These eight insights will help you look at pumpkin in a different light and teach you a few interesting facts about pumpkins you probably don’t know. Pumpkins are all-American. The earliest pumpkins have been traced back to Northern Mexico and the American Southwest,
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The most polluted air you breathe could very well be the air inside your house. Thanks to cleaning products, air fresheners, sealants, and dozens of other common items, the air inside your house is between two and five times more polluted than outside air, according to studies by the EPA and the World Health Organization. Yet before you can make things better for yourself and your family, you have to understand what’s really polluting your inside air and how to clear it out. Top indoor air pollutants The air in your house is polluted by
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In the space of a few weeks, the value of Iran’s currency plummeted by 40 percent. While the government blamed international sanctions, locals blamed their government. Yet the blame game isn’t the most insightful thing about the Iranian crisis. Instead, the real lessons are about how easily a currency crash could come to the United States and how real people cope in hyper-inflationary environments. Fiat currency fiascos Iran’s currency woes showcase the false security of any fiat currency. The strength of the Iranian rial is totally dependent on the reputation and strength of the Iranian
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Our imperfect nature as human beings is on full display in modern American culture. From appalling television programming like Jersey Shore to the tawdry tabloids in every supermarket around the country, we seem to be glorifying the worst aspects of moral bankruptcy. Yet it’s not just the mass media that gives brokenness and moral degenerates a free pass. Our schools teach kids “tolerance” instead of right from wrong. We’re encouraged to look the other way and let people do “whatever works” without judging them. It’s added up to a big mess – rising divorce rates,
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