Sukkot (Hebrew: "Feast of Booths," "Feast of Tabernacles," or "Feast of the Ingathering") is a Jewish holiday taking place on the 15th day of the month of Tishri, five days after Yom Kippur (in September or October). Originally an...

Historically, many people have been forced into becoming hobos because of circumstances where jobs are so scarce that they have no choice but to travel from place to place in search of work. There are many theories of the origin of the...

Having a generator on hand can make life a whole lot easier in the event of a power outage caused by a natural disaster or system problem. For those who require electricity for medical reasons, it can be lifesaving. While a portable...

Femininity is cultural and often created socially. This leads to certain assumptions regarding what appears to be feminine or masculine. How you become more feminine depends largely on your self-definition and feelings about gender...

After spending a wonderful holiday over the Christmas and New Year period, some people feel blue and find that it's difficult to function normally in their daily rhythm. As defined by the DSM IV, holiday blues, holiday depression, or...

As dramatic as it sounds, an angry mob can be just as dangerous and unpredictable as just about any natural disaster. Thousands of people are killed in riots all over the world each year, and these riots erupt from a number of racial,...

Animals can get very stressed and anxious at times, just like humans! Calming a stressed animal can take on many different forms, and removing the stressor is often a good place to start. You can also work on de-stressing animals in...

A dog, also known as human's best friend, is happiest when he's healthy. Ensuring your dog's physical and mental well-being means keeping him stimulated, even when you are not home. Spending time with your pup and providing him with a...

When we have something, we tend to fear losing it. Some of our attachments can be good for us, like love and appreciation for our families, and can motivate us to be our best. But, if we are not careful, some of our attachments can control...

Bringing a pet to the United States from another country is no small task. As exciting as it may be to bring your pet with you to the US, do not let your excitement get in the way of ensuring that your pet meets the requirements for entry...