Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Top 6 Churches to visit in Italy

Over the ages, churches in Italy have been decorated with the best works of art and built according to the designs of the greatest architects. Here are our absolute favorites from among the thousands of options.

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Obesity - Today's most health concern

If obesity were merely a matter of aesthetics, it would be of less concern. But obesity is a health issue. It is associated with an increased risk of diabetes, lipid abnormalities, coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, certain cancers (such as breast, colon, and gallbladder in women and colon and prostate in men), stroke, degenerative arthritis, respiratory problems, sleep disturbances, and gallbladder disease. Obesity places a huge burden on society in terms of lost lives, ongoing illnesses, emotional pain, discrimination, and economic cost (nearly $100 billion annually).

Friday, September 21, 2012

Cuban Cookies - Torticas

These sugar cookies flavored with tart lime juice are delightfully peppy and energy gainer. Longtime favorites of Cuban children, they make special treats for birthdays and other events.

Cranberry Sauce


A very delicious taste for thanksgiving and a unique looking add-on the table.

Friday, January 13, 2012

Dealing with damp issues

If any of these things are occurring, you've got damp problems:
  • A musty smell in the house - this is an obvious sign of 'rising damp'.
  • Paint and wallpaper may start to lift from the wall surface.
  • Brown stains start to appear on the wall.
  • Plaster becomes flaky and soft and starts to fall away.
  • White powdery or crystalline substances form on surfaces, and timber skirting boards and floorboards start to rot.
  • Outside the house, symptoms such as stains and powdery deposits or mortar starting to fall out from between bricks.
In this article you will know how to fix it permanently,..