According to cancer researchers, an estimated 589,430 people will die of cancer in the U.S., and 1,658,370 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed by the end of 2015. More and more people, rather than enduring potentially deadly radiation treatments, are...
A musical tour of Europe’s great cities: Helsinki. In the fourth in our series, we look at the Finnish capital and its music. Sibelius’s work may not be about Helsinki, but the city was central to his life. Photograph: Getty Images/Panoramic Images I...
13 problems with pork…GOD knew what He was doing when he banned it for the Jews. 1) A pig is a real garbage gut. It will eat anything including urine, excrement, dirty, decaying animal flesh, maggots, or decaying vegetables. They will even eat the cancerous...
The Bad American Habits I Kicked in Finland . From to-go mugs to small talk. Dave_S./Flickr . "Well, you’re just special. You’re American,” remarked my colleague, smirking from across the coffee table. My other Finnish coworkers, from the school in Helsinki...
Patrice Banks, founder and CEO of Girls Auto Club, said she wants to educate and empower women with cars. When one woman in Philadelphia was dumbfounded at the lack of women in the car mechanic industry, she decided to quit her job and start her own car...
The Danger of Christians Entertaining Conspiracy Theories . With the Donald Trump presidency, it was inevitable that we’d have a resurgence of conspiracy theories breaking into mainstream political conversations. The president himself has been a longtime...
A man sentenced to death awaiting execution, requested as last wish a pencil and paper. After writing for several minutes, he called the prison´s guard and asked to send this letter to his biological mother. The letter said... Mother, if there were a...
Is Christianity Oppressive to Women? Sometimes our Christian heritage must be overcome, not celebrated. From the beginning of Christianity, women have been included in the New Community. In some times and places, they have found the church more affirming...
It’s coming out that the people who attended Diddy Freak Off parties, will soon be named by the Feds. These are just some of the names: - Steve Stoute -adult - Russell Simmons-adult - EVE-adult - Aaron Hall-adult - Jay-Z-adult - Beyonce -minor - Rick...
Steve Lawson is the latest in a string of pastors who have either resigned or been removed for allegedly inappropriate behavior Trinity Bible Church’s lead pastor, Steven Lawson, resigned in September 2024 after he admitted to the church’s elders that...
Who remembers this iconic airline with its unmistakable British flair? Despite its name, British Caledonian was a private company, not a national one. Their stewardesses wore stunning tartan outfits, adding a touch of tradition to their service. Their...
Want a happy time at work and home, a great social life and enough money to live well? A new global survey should help you find the right country… (Photo: Rex Shutterstock) . Inter-Nations, the networking group for expats with branches around the world,...
The Black Cowboys of Florida. (By Linton Weeks). A caption from the exhibit: "Black cowboy at work on U.S. Sugar Corporation land near Clewiston, Florida, about 1947." Courtesy of Florida Memory, State. To Mary K. Herron and others, the history of black...
The World Airline Awards has once again recognized Finnair as Northern Europe's best airline . Finnair has been named Northern Europe’s Best Airline at the World Airline Awards, for the sixth year running. Organized by Skytrax, the recognition is based...
Signs of the End of the World. The year is 2015 and many people around the globe are wondering if the end of the world is near. I don't think there has ever been such a widespread interest in this topic like there is today. And who can blame people for...
How to clean the whole house in half a day . There are tricks to finish faster overall cleanliness. If you’re a good housewife, you can finish the whole thing in half a day and thus have time to do your manicure, drink coffee, or cook something good for...
ETTA JAMES . January 25, 1938 - Etta James born Jamesetta Hawkins was a Black American singer was born in Los Angeles, CA, on this date in 1938.Her style spanned a variety of music genres including blues, rhythm and blues, rock and roll, soul, gospel...
Religious Tribute or Empty Tradition? Superstitions, hard drinking, and raucous behavior are hints of this holiday’s true colors. (Source: Thinkstock). The holiday has become an emblem of spring and all things Irish. A day for millions to wear their “St....
Autism linked to vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy, researchers find Study finds pregnant women with low vitamin D levels at 20 weeks more likely to have a child with autistic traits. A study linking autism with vitamin D deficiency has sparked calls...
The Feast of Tabernacles, also known as Sukkot ( סוכות ), is a significant biblical festival celebrated by the Hebrew people. It occurs from the 15th day of the 7th month, always a Wednesday, and lasts for seven days, concluding on the 22nd day, also...
If you ask anyone what to do in Iceland, I guarantee the first thing they'll say is to take a trip to the Blue Lagoon. Just a short drive outside of Reykjavik, the Blue Lagoon is a great, easy day trip from the city, but there are a few things you should...
Britain votes for Brexit after dramatic night leaves nation divided. Historic referendum vote in favour of leaving EU raises questions over futures of David Cameron and Jeremy Corbyn. The British people have voted to leave the European Union after a historic...
We all have a microwave in the kitchen, which is one of the appliances that make life easier. But how many of us know the dangers we expose ourselves using it day by day, in a hurry or just convenience? The secret of the oven is a small device called...
To the true evangelical church: You were not called to stay as any of us were, To stay in a big building and have people come to you, you ARE called to go out amongst them. The mainstream is not an evangelical church. You ARE called to go OUT and find...
New York-to-London in 3½ hours? Boeing wants to bring supersonic travel back . Industry giants and startups are racing to make flying faster, even after the Concorde’s economic failings. FARNBOROUGH, England—Fifteen years after the Concorde last flew,...
