January 2012
January 9th, 2012
Written by Jodie Blankenship in Focus on Health, Latest News with 2 Comments
The food pyramid was altered into a plate recently to change the portion perspective when calculating the foods we eat. The change may not be enough however. Some argue that the best health comes from plant-based foods. New research shows that cultures that eat less animal-based foods experience fewer cases of heart disease, cancer, and other diseases now linked to what we ingest. What is on the...
January 6th, 2012
Written by Corinna Underwood in Focus on Health, The Welcoming Table with 0 Comments
The Olive is an ancient fruit worthy of respect and acclaim, and it comes to us via Iran and Palestine through the Mediterranean basin. It is one of the oldest cultivated trees still in existence. Not only is it one of the most flavorful fruits, it is also one of the most versatile. Not only a popular ingredient for salads and entrees; olives also make a great choice for a low-calorie snack. They...
January 5th, 2012
Written by Marlene Caroselli in Feature Stories, Latest News with 1 Comment
If you doubt the effect of religion, culture, and ethnicity on education, you need only listen to Tiger Mom Amy Chua, who says (in reference to her daughter's schooling) “A- is not acceptable.” Better yet, read her stirring book, "Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother," or her January 8, 2011 Wall Street Journal online essay, “Why Chinese Mothers are Superior.” (She admits to using the word “Chinese”...
January 4th, 2012
Written by Alonzo Weston in Latest News, Stereotypes & Labels with 0 Comments
You know how it goes if you’ve seen the movie “Christmas Vacation.” Clark Griswold and family are having enough problems buying a Christmas tree and putting up lights. Then, the in-laws show up and increase the stress tenfold.That 1989 holiday movie favorite is intended to be a comedy. But many a truth is told in jest it’s been said. Visiting In-laws can sometimes add stress to the holidays for...
January 3rd, 2012
Written by Alonzo Weston in Latest News, "Sticky Wicket" Questions with 0 Comments
Dear Sticky Wicket:Is it true that more and more Jews are becoming Christians and celebrating Christmas?~Curious In TexasDear Curious,Jews in California have celebrated Christmas since the 1850s according to Frances Dinkelspiel in a Jewish New Weekly article. But they never regarded the holiday as a celebration of Christ’s birth. Instead they saw it more as a winter festival where they even...