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February 10, 2012
Rabbi Nathan Lopes Cardozo: The biblical case against small-mindedness involved diminishing His precious prophet
Caroline B. Glick: The Peace Process is over. Finally
Lisa M. Krieger: Man with defibrillator demands access to his own heart's information
David G. Savage: Why activists may not be in a hurry to have High Court rule on alternative marriage
Rachel Koning Beals: Gen X Women Continue to Shrink Gender Investing Gap
The Kosher Gourmet by Faith Durand: Who Says You Can't Make Restaurant Favorites at Home?: MANGO AND STICKY RICE
February 9, 2012
Jeff Strickler: An argument a day keeps the divorce away, they say
Clifford D. May: CAIR's Crusade against The Third Jihad
Melissa Healy: Study finds jolt to the brain boosts memory
Laura McMullen: 10 Least Expensive Public Schools for Out-of-State Students
Kimberly Palmer: How to actually enjoy -- relaxing, financially -- your vacation
Emily Brandon: 10 Necessities for a Great Retirement Spot
The Kosher Gourmet by Diane Rossen Worthington: Winter Squash and Red Swiss Chard Risotto is Colorful Cozy Cold Weather Fare (includes detailed dos and don'ts)
February 8, 2012
Rivy Poupko Kletenik: Tree hostility: The auspicious history of the evolution of Tu B'Shevat
Steven Emerson: Planting Trees is Racist?!
Warren Richey: Why momentous Prop. 8 ruling might not satisfy gay-rights groups
Anne Applebaum: Russia's Potemkin democracy
Menachem Wecker: Though Controversial, LL.M.'s Can Lead to Specialized Legal Jobs
Emily Brandon: 10 Necessities for a Great Retirement Spot
The Kosher Gourmet byDana Velden: Going to the bother of making soup? You know it better be good. This CREAM OF TOMATO SOUP certainly is! And it's a cinch to make, too (Includes techinques and serving secrets)
February 7, 2012
Kathleen Hennessey and Christi Parsons: Obama not worried that birth-control move will hurt his re-election chances with Catholics, other faithful
Caroline B. Glick: Obama's rhetorical storm
Frank J. Gaffney, Jr.: Caught off-guard? President's Super Bowl interview with Matt Lauer gives those who need a reason not to vote for him, a darn good one
Suzanne Bohan: Leaping lizards! Tiny reptiles advancing robot design
David Francis: How to Avoid an IRS Audit
The Kosher Gourmet by Emma Christensen: These homemade energy bars (3 recipes) are far better workout fuel than commercial ones, packing power and taste
February 6, 2012
Scott Peterson: Iran's top ayatollah: We're trumping the West
Jonathan Tobin: Iran Threatens Israel With Destruction, But the New York Times Doesn't Hear It
Jeffrey Fleishman: In newly democratic Egypt, tens of democracy activists jailed, to stand trial; their groups are 'threatening the stability of the homeland'
Julie Deardorff : Researchers say antioxidants may not be that effective and could do more harm than good
Philip Moeller: Where Smart Investors Put Their Money
Mark Clayton: How did Anonymous hackers eavesdrop on FBI and Scotland Yard?
The Kosher Gourmet by Joseph Erdos: Vegetable Frittata --- leftovers never tasted so scrumptious
February 3, 2012
Rabbi Dr. Warren Goldstein: Living with ideals --- in reality
Caroline B. Glick: Fool me twice
Jonathan Tobin : Adelsonphobia Strikes in Nevada Caucus
Edmund Sanders : Israeli official says Iran is creating missile that could reach East Coast of US
Kimberly Palmer : 8 Ways to Get Ready for Retirement Now
Victoria Kim: Immigrant-smuggling ring used black drivers to avoid racial profiling
The Kosher Gourmet by Faith Durand: A quick cookie recipe: Hazelnut and Olive Oil Shortbread: Sweet, Nutty, and Savory
February 2, 2012
Rabbi Yaakov Rosenblatt : Welcome Home, Governor Perry
Jim Carney: Wrong number call may have saved her life
Reza Kahlili : Ex-CIA spy in Iran's Revolutionary Guard: What Obama doesn't grasp about striking deals with Tehran
Kelsey Sheehy : 5 Tips for Choosing an M.B.A. Concentration
Rachel Koning Beals : Investors Increasingly Tap Social Media for Stock Tips
Tina Susman: For woodchuck rescuer, every day is Groundhog Day
The Kosher Gourmet by Leela Cyd Ross : Savory vegetable pie is a taste of European bistro with minimal effort and maximal flavor
February 1, 2012
Nara Schoenberg: What to do when you've been dissed
Michelle Malkin: First, They Came for the Catholics
Brian Bennett: US officials see increasing threat of domestic attack from Iran
Lisa M. Krieger: Possible breakthrough in preventing Alzheimer's
Emily Brandon: How to Take Advantage of New 401(k) Fee Disclosures
Susan Johnston: 5 Apps for Organizing Your Expenses at Tax Time
The Kosher Gourmet by Mario Batali: The famed chef's Broccoli and White Bean Soup can easily be a lunch in itself, or a nice antipasto --- and is hard to mess up
January 31, 2012
Paul Greenberg: Separation of Church and State works two ways
Caroline B. Glick: Hamas and the Washington establishment
Frank J. Gaffney Jr.: Uncle Sam is joining in efforts to crack down on Islamists' critics
Danielle Kurtzleben: The 10 Worst Cities for Finding a Job
Laura McMullen: 3 Tips to Overcome a Bad Grade in College
The Kosher Gourmet by Faith Durand: Orzo dish mixes plump, chewy grains with caramelized onions, garlic, mushrooms and sweet potato
January 30, 2012
Rabbi Avi Shafran: Blind faith and physics
Paul Richter and Ramin Mostaghim: Misreading Teheran's limits -- deadly and economically devastating as they may be -- is a risk administration, Europe seem willing to take
Suzanne Bohan: Warning: Nap-deprived tots missing more than sleep, study finds
Meg Handley: Banks Revamping Rewards Programs to Woo Customers
Menachem Wecker: 3 Do's and Don'ts for Healthy Studying in College
The Kosher Gourmet by Diane Rossen Worthington: Butternut Squash Gratin with Tomato Fondue is a combination of the sweet and creamy
January 27, 2012
Rabbi Berel Wein: What Pharaoh can teach us sophisticates about being stubborn
Caroline B. Glick: Obama: Of course I intend to prevent a nuclear holocaust . . . in a few months
Yochonon Donn: In liberal New York City, fervently-Orthodox Jews may soon be getting a district to call their own
Jeannine Stein: An inflated ego and thinking you're 'all that' doesn't just make others sick of you, it can make you ill
Katy Hopkins: New budget rules may affect how much money you get for college
The Kosher Gourmet by Emma Christensen: Barigoule is a light and tangy dish of artichoke hearts stewed in white wine
January 26, 2012
Jonathan Tobin: Newt the closet anti-Semite?
Ed Koch: To the New York Times, calling for the murder of Jews by those capable of having their incitement taken seriously isn't news
Martin Peretz: One Year Later: The Failure of the Arab Spring
Rachel Koning Beals: Need to Know info before investing in Muni Bonds this year
Jeannine Stein: Mental illness struck one in five U.S. adults in 2010: Report
The Kosher Gourmet by Leela Cyd Ross: Curried Coconut Carrot Soup. Need we say more?
January 25, 2012
Andrew Silow-Carroll: Speak politics the Jewish way!
Richard Simon: House passes two bills endorsing the use of religious symbols at military memorials
Fred Weir: Putin: Multiethnic Russia cannot survive as a US-style 'melting pot'; must find its own way
Susan Johnston: 5 Sneaky Coupon Strategies Consumers Should Watch Out For
Menachem Wecker: Adding an extra 'm' -- marriage -- to that M.B.A.
Melissa Healy: Harnessing shrooms' magic
The Kosher Gourmet by Hilary Meyer: 3 Secrets Leave All of the Comfort in this 'Comfort Food', but few of the Calories
January 24, 2012
Carol Clark: The price of your soul: How your brain decides whether to 'sell out'
Caroline B. Glick: America lost most in 'Arab Spring'. Sadly, many voters still don't grasp the extent
Warren Richey: Drug criminal scores win in GPS ruling from conservative-leaning high court
Jada A. Graves: 6 Careers to Watch in 2012
Jason Koebler: Who Should Have Access to Student Records?
Erika Bolstad: Black conservatives gather to talk about gaining strength
The Kosher Gourmet by Diane Rossen Worthington: This luscious fruit bread marries toasted pecans with juicy pears. Perfect with a pot of tea
January 23, 2012
Melissa Dribben: Jewish voters to play a key role in Florida's Republican primary
Stephanie Hanes: Toddlers to tweens: Relearning how to play
Jack Kelly : Still ignoring history
Rachel Koning Beals: Awkward Questions You Must Ask Your Financial Adviser
Jordan Rau: In quest to grow, Catholic hospital system will announce this morning its break from church
Ali Safi: U.S. envoy gives Taliban terms for peace talks
The Kosher Gourmet by Emma Christensen: Spanakopita is a golden pie that manages to be healthy yet still taste indulgent
January 19, 2012
Clifford D. May: How terrorists lose their stigma
Suzanne Bohan: Vanquishing social anxieties without drugs
Lisa Fernandez and Sean Webby: In alternative lifestyle, domestic violence means men as victims and women being abusers
Danielle Kurtzleben: The 10 Best Cities for Finding a Job
The Kosher Gourmet by Diane Rossen Worthington: Three bean soup with gremolata
January 18, 2012
Edward I. Koch: Why the Crocodile Tears, Hillary?
David G. Savage: Supreme Court to Principals: You have been warned
George Friedman of Stratfor: Iran, the U.S. and the Strait of Hormuz Crisis
Jason Koebler: 'Holy Grail' of Flu Vaccines by Next Year
Alex M. Parker: The Off-the-Radar Congressional Targets of 2012
The Kosher Gourmet by Susan Russo: Got soft apples? Make Apple-Maple Walnut Breakfast Quinoa
January 17, 2012
Frank J. Gaffney Jr.: No-kidding red lines: U.S. response to an Iranian nuke may be bluster, but Israel's won't be
David G. Savage: They sued their principals after slandering them online --- now the cases are headed to the Supreme Court
Sharon Palmer, R.D.: Believe it or not, your cuppa joe offers potential health perks
David Francis: Where to Invest in 2012: With stocks expected to rebound, opportunity abounds for investors
The Kosher Gourmet by Emma Christensen: Eleventh-Hour Freezer Pasta, Made Interesting: Ravioli with romesco sauce; Tortellini salad with apples and walnuts
January 13, 2012
Chief Rabbi Dr. Warren Goldstein: Expansion Of Spirit (PROFOUND yet UPLIFTING)
Ben Lynfield: Israeli lawmakers move to annex Jewish Judea, one museum at a time
Rachel Koning Beals:Top Complaints About Daily Deal Sites --- how to avoid missteps
Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz: Thriving through touch: Gentle massage helps older people with low mobility improve in mind and body
The Kosher Gourmet by Diane Rossen Worthington: Braised Oxtail Stew with Olives
January 12, 2012
Warren Richey: Landmark Supreme Court ruling a 'resounding win' for religious groups
Warren Richey: Supreme Court says no to new rule on eyewitness testimony
Ken Dilanian and David S. Cloud: In secret study, CIA and 15 other U.S. intelligence agencies warn Obama against leaving Afghanistan too soon
John Fauber : Statins found to raise diabetes risk in postmenopausal women
Katy Hopkins : Consider This Before You Pay for an Online Degree
Menachem Wecker : 4 Technology Must Haves for Online Students
The Kosher Gourmet by Joseph Erdos: This mushroom and barley soup has an intense -- almost nutty -- flavor that mixes robust with Middle East. It has creaminess without cream
January 11, 2012
Shari Roan: Millions of atrial fibrillation sufferers at risk for devastating, but preventable, stroke
Tom Hussain: Pakistan -- recipient of more than $21 billion in civilian and military aid -- speeds pursuit of Iranian pipeline, defying US
David G. Savage: High court signals it won't be loosening TV's 'indecency' rules
Stephen Ceasar: Oklahoma's Islamic law amendment can't go into effect, court rules
Rachel Koning Beals: Should You Invest in Bond Funds or Individual Issues?
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January 10, 2012
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Rachel Koning Beals: Is it Time to Move into Homebuilder Stocks?
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Rachel Koning Beals: Why Mid-Caps Stand Out in This Slow-Growth Stretch
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January 6, 2012
Jonathan Rosenblum: Greatness --- and those who sully it
Clifford D. May: The Historian, the Diplomat, and the Spy
Paul Bedard: Study: Obama Is Late Night's Biggest Joke
Rachel Koning Beals: An Investing Guide to Closed-End Funds
The Kosher Gourmet by Faith Durand: Slow Cooker Peppered Beef Shank in Red Wine

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Tap into the wealth of no-cost items online to free up cash for holidays

By Marty Orgel


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http://www.JewishWorldReview.com | (MCT) In uncertain economic times like these, it's comforting to know you can still find items that are free. And one way to avoid going into debt this holiday season is to find free items to fulfill your own needs, thus freeing up your cash for holiday purchases.

The Internet reigns supreme when it comes to finding no-cost stuff. Sure, you might have to provide your email address and sometimes a bit more information, and you might be put on a mailing list, but the end result is plenty of free goods and services.

Financials

Want to control your holiday shopping? FinancialRecovery.com offers a free holiday planner. This spreadsheet will help you track spending so you don't bust your budget. See the site. http://www.financialrecovery.com/

Mint.com helps track everyday spending. It also categorizes trends and searches the Web for deals based on where you spend your money. See the site. http://www.mint.com/

Meanwhile, Rudder.com is another free personal finance site that helps you take control of your spending. It tracks credit cards and bank accounts, and even offers free software aimed at helping people dig themselves out of debt. See the site. http://www.rudder.com/

Entertainment?

After Napster, free downloads died - but not for long. There are a number of ad-supported sites where you can download songs by musicians from Adam Ant to ZZ Top. One is SpiralFrog.com, offering more than one million songs and 4,000 music videos, all free. See the site. http://www.spiralfrog.com/

Another music site, Pandora.com, bills itself as an online radio station that builds play-lists from your preferences. For example, entering "Bob Dylan" brings up "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue" followed by Neil Young's "Ohio (Live at Massey Hall)" and then "Imagine" by John Lennon. See the site. http://www.pandora.com/

If you're willing to watch television on your computer, you might be able to lower or eliminate your cable bill. For instance, you can watch everything from "My Favorite Martian" to "30 Rock," "Ugly Betty" and "Sons of Anarchy" for free at TV.Blinkx.com, a site in beta currently. See the site. http://tv.blinkx.com/

Hulu.com is another Web site offering free television shows and movies. See the site. http://www.hulu.com/

Books and guides

If you'd rather read than watch TV, save money by checking out Free-eBooks.net. The site offers popular works, how-to guides, recipe books and more, including Adam Smith's 1776 tome, "An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations" which might be pertinent today. See the site. http://www.free-ebooks.net/

At MrExcel.com you can download a free copy of "Learn Excel" by Bill Jelen, the self-proclaimed "Mr. Excel!" This is a book of more than 900 pages with 377 Excel tips. Jelen does caution: His book is designed for people who already use Excel 20 to 40 hours a week. See the site. http://www.mrexcel.com/

The Sutter Lake Hospital in Lincoln, Neb., offers a free wellness book, titled "The 5 Keys to Wellness." This is a hardcover children's book - not a download - teaching whole body wellness. See the site. http://www.harmonyhealinghouse.com/order.asp

If you have always wanted to write a book, April Hamilton offers free, downloadable copies of her book, "The IndieAuthor Guide." See the site. http://www.aprillhamilton.com/FreeIAG.html

From clothes to video games to art - and more

Almost everyone these days knows Craigslist.org, which offers free and barter listings online. For an alternative, try Freecycle.org, a rapidly growing online community where people post stuff for others to take. Or ask for items you want. One user, Robin Bectel of Alexandria, Va., said she's amazed at the items she's found there. See the site. http://www.freecycle.org/

"I got a brand-new, tags still on them, pair of snow pants for my toddler, and a few months ago, I got a whole snowsuit for myself, also with tags still on them. I have gotten hundreds of dollars worth of garden plants, landscaping pavers and winter clothing. And, I've given away a lot of stuff that I would have just left piled in my basement or thrown in the trash," Bectel said.

There are a number of blogs that direct readers to free offerings, including Gayle Bu's AffluentPauper.com. See the site. http://affluentpauper.blogspot.com/

Bu, from Grayson, Ga., said she started her blog out of a frustration many middle-income American families share. "I'm not rich enough to reap the benefits of the wealthy," she said, "and not poor enough to qualify for government assistance programs that provide free food, education and services." Bu has received free meals at Zaxby's just by signing up on the restaurant's site. See the site. http://www.fishbowl.com/clt/zxbys/lp/join/join.asp

She's received free tacos at Taco Bell, a free cappuccino from Barnes & Noble, and free ice cream at Ben & Jerry's. Some recent offers:

Free sample products from Wal-Mart http://walmart.triaddigital.com/In-Stores-Now-free-samples.aspx

Free sample products from Procter & Gamble http://www.pgeverydaysolutions.com/pgeds/en - US/jsp/EDS - Page.jsp?pageID=UMLP&brand=eds - brandsampler

Instant coupons for free meals at Captain D's http://www.captainds.com/files/home.aspx

Free museum visits sponsored by Target http://sites.target.com/site/en/corporate/page.jsp?contentId=PRD03-002065

Special offers for Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus http://www.ringling.com/PortalContent.aspx?linkID=348&parentID=348

Leah Ingram writes a blog called "The Lean Green Family," which offers a wealth of free items and resources. See the site. http://suddenlyfrugal.blogspot.com/2008/08/getting-something-for-nothing-or-almost.html

C&T Publishing produces how-to arts-and-crafts books - dozens of free projects are available on their site. See the site. http://www.ctpubblog.com/category/projects/

Some people create a blog with the specific goal of receiving free items. Mike Essex, Birmingham, England-based writer of Blagman, said he's received over 250 freebies worth more than $8,000. He encourages others to do the same.

"The trick is finding a unique offer about yourself that makes you viable for a company," he said. "Whether it's starting an online book club, becoming a product tester, offering to show products to others at work or emailing all your online friends, everyone has something they can offer." See the site. http://www.blagman.co.uk/

Gamers have a lot of options if they want to play without paying. Free online gaming sites include GamesCampus.com, TrueGamesInteractive.com, WickedInteractiveLtd.com, and G4box.com. They're great for folks who don't want to pay $40 to $60 for a new game CD.

Meanwhile, Troy Lilly, of Cross Lanes, W.Va., offers his photographs free to anyone who wants to download them on ForestWander.com. He said that while he was hiking on mountains and through forests with his sons, he was inspired to share nature's beauty with others. See the site. http://forestwander.com/

If Lilly's work inspires you to take your own hike in the woods - another free activity - check out the Automobile Association of America's free map site, AAAmaps.com. You can find a map of just about anywhere in the country. See the site. http://www.aaa.com/scripts/WebObjects.dll/ZipCode.woa/wa/route?area=TripTik&

Want to make free 411 directory information calls? Call Google's 1-800-GOOG-411. Troy Corley, editor at FreeFunGuides.com, said that's just one of the freebies you'll find at the site. See the site. http://www.freefunguides.com/

Another freebie Corley noted: A free education online from MIT through its OpenCourseWare which offers about 1,800 courses. See the site. http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/web/home/home/index.htm

Sweepstakes and company promotions are an almost $2 billion a year business, according to Carolyn Wilman, of Oshawa, Canada. Wilman is that country's self-proclaimed "contest queen." She lives by her motto: You can't win if you don't enter. She fills out about 50,000 contest ballots a year, and said she has won more than $100,000 worth of prizes over the past five years, including trips to Los Angeles, New York, London and Venice. See her site. http://www.contestqueen.com/

If you're stressed from searching for freebies or just have the holiday blues, you can get help cheering up - for free. Susan Gayle is a certified hypnotist, author and teacher in New York. She offers free, downloadable classes on how to let go of stress at NewBehaviorInstitute.net. See the site. http://www.newbehaviorinstitute.net/

If you just want to laugh out loud, check out Humoru.com. See the site. http://www.humoru.com/

Ann Fry is a humorist and chief executive of Humoru.com, and just in time for the holiday season she is offering free holiday stress management teleconferences. "I'm committed to helping people at work or in life," she said, "have more lightness and fun."

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