We must give thanks. Or at least not bite the hand that feeds us. Didn’t you mother ever teach you that? (Hey – leave my mother out of this!). Motherly advice or not, I think all of us would agree that we must show appreciation to those that provide us with a useful service, or some good information. So, I know you will never, ever use the great money-saving strategy I am going to provide you now in conjunction with our dear old alma mater, the Jerusalem Post. …

Which artist’s music do you have more of in your MP3 collection than any other? Which singer or group is most highly represented in your iTunes or other music playlist program? Don’t bother running to your computer to count.
I already know the answer, It’s some guy called “Unknown Artist.” S/he appears to be a very prolific and versatile artist, able to sing everything from country to soul to the blues, solo or as part of a group – and in voices as varied as male bass to female …

Like everything else in life nowadays, listening to music has turned into a major production. First you have to decide what “format” you need; MP3, MP4, iPod, WAV, AIFF – the audio world is full of acronyms you need to choose from. Once you’ve determined your format, you check out sites to seek out the songs that interest you, download the music, connect your “device,” and fill it up with songs. Then you have to set up “playlists,” edit the effects, and futz around with your music player for …

It’s high season for “gifting.” This time of year, there’s a holiday for everyone, no matter what your taste, or “persuasion.” And what a coincidence – they all require the presentation of expensive “presents” to loved ones. Or so the retailers would have you think! Personally, I prefer to give “the gift of love,” when called upon to step up to the plate. At least I did, until I told my wife that once on our anniversary. Let’s just say she taught me a “life lesson” I’ll never …

We Jews have been around long enough now to know that nothing stays the same. One day you’re up, the next down. Where, nowadays, are mighty Greece, Rome, Babylon – and of course – Egypt?
Of course, places with these names still exist, although their inhabitants have a completely different culture than their forebears. On the other hand, it’s interesting to note that the natives of these, and many other historically once important places, see themselves as the spiritual, if not cultural, descendants of their once-mighty ancestors. Considering that all …