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I work for a community non-profit as their Director of Marketing and Communications and have worked in the non-profit sector for over 10 years. With two Masters degrees, one in Middle East Studies and the other in Education, I have developed materials and

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Food & Drink > Pasta, Grains & Rice How to make pizza dough: 2 of 29

I have often been intimidated at the thought of making my own pizza dough, but my husband, a very talented home cook, prefers making his own. Not only does his homemade pizza dough taste great, but he also turns it into a really fun experience. He will often make homemade pizzas when inviting friends over to watch sports gam...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My great, true, personal garden story: 35 of 381

My father is a whiz with plants. From the moment my parents first purchased our small home on the Jersey shore, he has poured a lot of love and creativity into constructing his own garden, or as I call it, the ecosystem. The system lines the narrow perimeter of the house. Figs - yes, figs in New Jersey - berries, tomatoes, a...
Travel > Africa & Middle East Destinations Travel destinations: Israel: 2 of 10

Live for the moment. That is the essence of Israel. Don't get too tied to any plans you might make before your departure, because they're likely to change. Still do make those plans, but Israel is an ever-changing society where enjoying each moment is the only thing that is certain. For those who thrive on structure, learn t...
Style & Beauty > Body Image Love yourself and boost your body image: 1 of 4

You are able to have a beautiful body within minutes. This may seem unattainable or even ridiculous, but having a body you love is possible - through positive self-talk. The thoughts in our minds, the voices in our heads, create the reality of our lives. Simply stated, you control what you think of yourself. You and only you...
Jobs & Careers > Managing Your Career (Other) How to learn your strengths and apply them to your career: 1 of 3

All of us have natural, core strengths. How do we learn what our strengths are? Or rather, let's rephrase the question, what makes you really and truly happy? According to Dr. Martin Seligman, author of Authentic Happiness and professor at University of Pennsylvania, if you have ever lost yourself in what you are doing and f...
Travel > Air Travel & Airlines Tips for flying comfortably: 1 of 3

Airplane travel can take a toll on one’s body. Bloating, dehydration, indigestion, and lack of sleep are just a few of the reasons that people feel discomfort while flying. These symptoms are a result of sitting in narrow seats for extended periods of time at altitudes of 30,000 feet as well as air cabin pressure. Ther...
Arts & Humanities > Dance Styles The development of Israeli folk dancing: 1 of 2

Israeli folk dancing was a conscious creation. As Jews from Eastern Europe arrived in Israel in the 1920s, and later from the Middle East, the newcomers felt a need to bolster a sense of national identity and culture that inspired the creation of early folk dances. As the Jewish state was formed in 1948 and developed into pr...
Arts & Humanities > Ancient & Biblical Languages Hebrew letters explained - (Alef): 1 of 1

BRIEF HISTORY OF THE FIRST LETTER The letter 'alef' is the first in the Hebrew alphabet, a Semitic language closely linked to the language of the ancient Canaanites and to Arabic and Aramaic. The connection between these early scripts is evidenced by looking at the 'alef' in other languages as well. The first letter of the A...
Jobs & Careers > Stress & Time Management Finding that work-life balance: 18 of 32

How many times have you found yourself switching from one activity to the next, while still thinking about something that happened two days ago? Laundry, phone calls, bills, commuting, meetings, e-mails, deadlines, and the lists go on and on. Many of our gears are set on hyper-drive, whether at work or at home, while our min...
Health & Fitness > Fitness & Exercise Tips Ways to make exercise part of your routine: 4 of 7

How many times have we all told ourselves that we will start our exercise routine on Monday, only to postpone it for the next day? Most of us are aware that exercise is a vital part of maintaining a healthy, fit, and happy lifestyle. The trick is not only getting started, but then making it a routine, and better yet, a lifes...