A well-timed intake of nutrients before, during and after exercise is a primary determinant of how effective (and comfortable) your workout will be. If you’ve ever hit the gym after a large meal or without enough food or in your stomach, you will know how quickly athletic endeavors can turn

In my last blog I talked about the evils of religious persecution, but where does one draw the line between religion and politics?  It is natural for Americans to view the great migration from Mid Eastern countries as people desiring to escape the war torn violence all around them.  To

By T.N. Melber Mediterranean Diet A Mediterranean diet may be the key to a longer, healthier life. Switching to a Mediterranean diet means reducing red meat consumption while increasing intake of seafood, fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and virgin olive oil. A growing body of research links the Mediterranean diet

Religion is always a touchy subject. It seems to be all about taking sides – defending on and condemning all others.  I would rather talk about faith and spirit.  There are two points to this article.  The first is that the recent attacks against Muslims in Europe are atrocious and

  Staying fit is a 365-day-a-year task, and getting to the gym is not always possible. Work schedules, family emergencies and bad weather can keep you away from the workout you need, both physically and psychologically. However, if you keep these seven inexpensive pieces of exercise equipment on hand, you

And it all came tumbling down.  In 1978 I moved from Illinois to Malibu, California. My rent went from $145 a month to $1,050 a month.  I lived in a five bedroom house with four roommates.  There were famous people everywhere.  Movie stars in the grocery store. rock stars in the

  Nutrition experts advise everyone to increase the amount of fruits and vegetables in their daily diets, but some fruits have special benefits to keep your body functioning at its best. If you add these fruits to your diet on a daily basis, you will increase the amount of vitamins,

Now here’s something I bet you haven’t thought about. Many scientists now believe that the ocean floor is sinking and that’s very bad – as if you didn’t have enough to worry about.  Another side effect of global warming is that melting glaciers are adding so much extra water into the world’s

Producer/Director, D.P. Jody Eldred is a 40-year veteran of documentaries, TV news, features, commercials, and episodic TV. An excellent cameraman and writer as well he has been honored as a nominee for Best Director of a Documentary by the Director’s Guild of America for, “The China Experience: Beyond the Wall”,

Philip K Dick was an American science fiction writer who explored a wide range of political, social and philosophical themes in his novels. He was born on December 15, 1928 in Illinois but moved to California as a young child. Many of his stories centered around all powerful and dictatorial