I had an interview with Anita Bloom Ornoff, author of the book BEYOND DANCING. While this may not seem like a big deal, there are several things you may want to consider. Anita is 85 years old and wrote her book a year ago. Anita is also a paraplegic, paralyzed from the waist down. She […]

Using songs to teach foreign languages Language teachers can and should use songs as part of their classroom teaching repertoire. The songs contain authentic language, are easy to obtain, provide vocabulary, grammar, and culture, and are fun for students. They can provide valuable speaking, listening, and language practice in and outside of the classroom. Some […]

There are literally hundreds of game days in a typical NBA calendar year and just the onslaught of basketball action day after day seems like enough to make any random fan nauseous. But for purists, however, what happened on Friday night is the exact reason why every outing is worth keeping an eye on. In […]

While karaoke is significantly popular in Asia, where there are literally dozens of karaoke venues everywhere, it is not as popular in America. However, with the popularity of American Idol, there is no question that having a karaoke singing session with friends and family is now gaining momentum for social gatherings. It’s easy to feel […]

Los Angeles player Andrew Bynum has been one of the biggest keys to the Los Angeles Lakers’ rebirth season. But he will not play Monday as the Lakers strive to win their seventh straight game. Andrew Bynum sprained his left knee on Sunday against Memphis. Bynum landed on the foot of his teammate Odom and […]

Pets and the Planet: A Practical Guide to Sustainable Pet Care Carol frischmann This guide provides you with all the facts you need to assess sustainability in pet raising and provides you with the knowledge to choose wisely for yourself, your pet, and the environment. It outlines the environmental costs of owning a pet and […]

Many people say that Jesus Christ was both God and man when He lived on this earth. In this way they hope to avoid controversies. Entire denominations feel safe embracing this doctrine and assuming this position. The question is: can it be both ways? The scriptures say no, and anyone who takes such a position […]

Athletics had always been the most important thing in my life. In fact, at the age of fifty-five, measuring five-foot-five, he had just auditioned for the Michigan Senior Men’s Olympic Volleyball team and there was a good chance that he would make it. Then tragedy struck. In a motorcycle accident, I broke my left leg. […]

Philip Rivers was born on December 8, 1981, in Decatur, Alabama. Rivers is one of the best young quarterbacks in the world, and he has proven it time and again on the field. Not only does he have all the physical tools a good quarterback needs, but he’s also one of the smartest players in […]

Being satisfied with your job is one of the most important issues you can deal with in your career. Nobody wants to feel trapped in a job they hate. Here are 10 tips to make your workplace a happy place: Stop worrying! When you are focused on personal problems while at work, it can be […]