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Traveling around Israel you may get a chance to stay in the leading luxury hotels in the city. Even if you don’t have a chance to enjoy their complete hospitality, staying at the hotel you can definitely take a day out and enjoy the services. Some of the best spas in Jerusalem are managed by the best hotels in the city and you can enjoy some pampering and rest and relaxation. The gym facilities can let you work off your meal that you enjoyed at the many top class restaurants in the city. The message and therapeutic spa treatments will make you feel like you don’t want to leave and sauna will lets you have a perfect detox. You can finish it all off with a relaxing swim in the pool.

During the 90’s Italian was the rage and the restaurant where doing great business. In Israel it was no different and as different foods have come into style Italian cuisine has become a great established food and will probably never go out of style. While Israelis are infatuated with Japanese and Mediterranean styled food we look at some of the breakaway leaders of the Italian restaurant scene in Tel Aviv. 

Financial planning can help you achieve your financial goals if there are short term targets or long term independence. Planning your finances starts now and it’s a misconception that planning is something for the future. We deal with some of the decisions you have to make to start planning and interesting opportunities that can help you arrive at your goals

Social Media has developed into a world of its own. With a number of web based communities allowing for a whole range of services. These services are based mostly  in America and have mainly provided for the English speaking community. Coming to Israel, people are not always aware of the services available in Israel and those new to the society. It’s clear from these social websites that that as much as there is great thing happening around the world, Israel is as rich and as current as ever before.

The winter has arrived and it’s time to look at things we can do while is raining outside. Israel is naturally a Mediterranean country leaning to living in a hot climate but when it rains there is actually a great things to do.  Let us look at Tel Aviv to see what’s available during the winter months.

Legacy System Solutions is a new service. You may have a system that you can’t do without but you wished someone could do something to it, to make it work properly. Your system was the best you could buy but now there no technical support and you’re stuck with an old system that you know could work better than it does. Whatever the problem may be legacy system service endeavors to improve and solve your systems problems.

Technology plays a big part in our lives and the need to be connected on the go is ever present. We discuss here of the latest laptop offered on the market and available here  in Israel.   

A great all purpose computer is the Acer V5-552G-X414. It has a great design with some great hard ware that packs a punch. You wont have to wait for it to boot up and for the average user provides enough performance to really get your tasks done. Sitting down to watch a movie or some movie clips will be great experience with a 15.6-inch, 1366-by-768-pixel display. Gamers will not be disappointed with this computer as a introductory level with great resolution of 1024 by 768. You might expect the keyboard to be average in this laptops class but the keyboard performance beyond expectation perfect for students or bloggers alike. Its touchpad is probably its only obvious weakness but on the whole it’s a solid offering. The Acer V5 weighs 4.41 pounds and the keyboard is a far cry from other Acer keyboard offerings. The mouse is not as responsive as we had hoped. The V5 lost out on offering storage and memory ports where many laptops deliver. 

Introduction to Business Supplies Options

Israel has become a great place to do business. Both established companies and start-ups have found a place to develop their ideas and their markets to succeed here in Israel. Business supplies where once limited but the options have since exploded providing a full range of products and options with product support both for the individual start up and corporate accounts. 

Cities across Israel are being decorated in white and blue and Israeli flags are being hung everywhere to prepare for the upcoming monumental day of Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel Independence Day. Yom Ha’atzmaut inevitably follows after Yom Hazikaron, Israel Memorial Day in which memorial services are held for fallen soldiers and victims of terror throughout Israel.

Everyone living in Israel has been affected by terrorism and wars one way or the other. Any Israeli you meet will know of someone who perished in the terror attacks or in one of the wars. But what does it mean to those who did not fight in any of the wars or experienced terrorism in Israel first hand? While the idea of honoring the memories of those who fell during these tragic moments may seem commendable to us, what does it mean to mourn for the loss of someone or something that we never had?

Sephardic customs and traditions reflect the Jewish culture that has flourished for many centuries from Spain, Portugal, the Middle East, North Africa, to Israel.  From an array of exotic cuisines, music, and interesting customs practiced at the Passover table and after the holiday, observing the Sephardic customs and traditions is always exciting and eventful.  

A lot of us look forward to a long holiday break. But after encountering family drama and eating heavy meals, some of us may look forward to getting back to our daily routine. Others may enjoy their allotted time off from work and are not so hasty to “going back to the grind”.  This is known as post holiday syndrome and many of us suffer from it. Therefore, some of us may have difficulty reacclimatizing to the work environment. Holidays come and go. They were fun and relaxing while they lasted.  We still have bills to pay and we only get paid so much for holidays.  Here are several useful tips that can help you tune in for the busy workday again and beat the post holiday syndrome.

Most people experience weight gain over the holidays. We tend to eat more than our share. Who can resist the holiday desserts and extravagant meals? But who can fight the disappointment of the extra weight we’ve consequently put on?  As frustrating as a little extra flab may be, there are things you can do to get back on track. From juicing to exercise, here are a few ideas to cleanse your body and work off those unwanted holiday pounds.

Gift cards can be a powerful way to grow sales and maintain customer loyalty. Even nowadays, smaller companies, retailers, and many different industries can take advantage of these benefits, but they must be ready to implement them creatively and aggressively.

Staying in shape during the holidays can be challenging to some people. Rather than applying portion control, they are unable to resist the temptation of eating dishes that are exclusively made for the holidays. A lot of dishes are not always nutritious and contain high content in sugar, sodium and fat. Certain fats are hard to avoid. Making distinctions between the fats that are good and bad for you can help you stick to your healthy diet on Passover.  We all want to shape in shape and enjoy the dishes we eat. Here is how we can.

Acne is a skin condition caused by pores that are clogged with excess skin oil, bacteria, and dead skin cells.  While acne is prevalent among adolescence, adults can be affected by it as well. Acne can make people self-conscious about their physical appearances and can have embarrassing psychosocial on the individual suffering from acne.

You’ve been married for a couple of months and Passover is almost here. Most families get together and spend the holidays with one another. Naturally, you prefer to be in a more familiar environment as you are still adjusting to being married and dealing with your spouse’s family. They may feel awkward around you too, especially if it’s their first time encountering their children in-law. While you would feel more comfortable being around your parents and siblings, you can’t neglect your spouse’s family either. If you are spending the holidays with your in-laws for the first time, this is what you need to do.

As kids, we muse about what professions we want to hold as adults in the future. A lot of people enter university with a career choice already in mind. Others may need time and guidance to explore their options for the future. Once they have embarked on their occupation, they may not find themselves unhappy with their career choices a couple years into their choices. Career changes among working professionals are not uncommon in this era. Many college graduates face a dilemma of unemployment often not being able to find the jobs in their areas of expertise.  If you have reached that point, it may behoove you to consider a career change.

Although there are not that many options of produce in the winter, there are winter foods that boast some surprising health benefits. Below are 5 of the healthiest foods you should be eating during the winter.

Peanut allergies are one of the most popular food allergies among young children. Consequently, peanuts are fraught with controversy among those with young families.  Surprising new results on the prevalence of food allergies in children suggest that introducing highly allergenic foods to babies at a young age may play a role in preventing allergies in children as they get older.

A baby’s brain at birth contains 100 billion neurons. A trillion of brain-cell connections called the neural synapses will grow during toddlerhood. Neural synapses are not connected together through stimulation are pruned and lost during a child's school years. Although an infant's brain does have some neurological hard wiring such as the ability to learn any language, it is more pliable and more vulnerable than an adult's brain. Interestingly enough, a toddler's brain has twice as many neural connections as an adult's brain.

Known as one of nature’s antioxidant, Astaxanthin is one of the most powerful anti-inflammatory nutrients in the world. Its health benefits range from improving tendon, joint and muscle pain, arthritis and tennis elbow to enhancing your skin. As a result, athletes have embraced this antioxidant as an essential part of their training regimen while cosmetic companies are also tripping over themselves to add antioxidant powerhouse to their skincare creams.

While there is a large variety of cuisines and dishes eaten in Israel, there are certain dishes that stand out as standard “Israeli” food. Two of the most popular choices for food in Israel are pitas and sabichs.  These “traditional Israeli” foods can be found throughout the country in every restaurant, cafי, food stands, and in most Israeli homes.

Most immigrants have often faced unnecessary problems such as discrimination and prejudice feelings from the natives because of their unique cultural backgrounds. With the growing focus on pride of heritage, it becomes increasingly more difficult to find one’s position in Israel.

Domestic violence and abuse can happen to anyone, yet the problem is often overlooked, excused, or denied. This is especially true when the abuse is psychological, rather than physical. In certain communities, domestic violence is considered taboo and most people prefer not to talk about it. Noticing and acknowledging the signs of an abusive relationship are the first step to ending it. No one should live in fear of the person they love. If you recognize yourself or someone you know in the following warning signs and descriptions of abuse, reach out. There is help available.

Chocolate has always been my long-time favorite confection. There was no end to my craving for this cocoa delight.  And now I’ve learned that chocolate does include some health benefits as well. In fact, studies have shown that dark chocolate may contribute to improved cardiovascular health.

When we are dieting, we are always told to limit the intake of what we eat and avoid eating certain foods. Most of us turn to slim down products and even skip meals which are not only ineffective but counterintuitive. But not all foods hinder on your goals to lose weight. In fact, some of them may even help you lose weight and boost your metabolism.  New research directs to more than a dozen foods that can help you fight hunger, kick your candy addiction, boost your metabolism – and ultimately shed pounds. And some of these super foods deliver health bonuses too. So don’t just give up your meat and potatoes yet.

Every year, millions of people experience the common cold worldwide.While winters in Israel are considerably warmer than in most countries, people can still be at risk for catching the cold. Especially if they are not dressed warmly or negligent of their personal hygiene. Common colds regularly affect both adults and children and are more likely to occur during the months of fall or winter. Common colds refer to an infection of the upper respiratory tract and are caused by a virus. There is no known cure for the common cold, and treatments are generally aimed at providing relief from the symptoms.

There are many misconceptions about weight loss and fitness. While some rules are necessary to follow when trying to stay in shape, but other tips may not be as accurate or can even extenuate your goals to lose weight. With all the suggestions and arguments as to which weight loss fads work the best, it can sometimes be hard to distinct between the ones are true and which are false.

Hair is considered to be everyone’s crowning joy.  A lot of people, especially women, spend an exorbitant amount of money and time treating, styling and nourishing their hair. There are many ways for you to make your hair look great such as blow-drying, coloring, straightening, even using hair products.  But if you are not careful, all those things can cause a great deal of damage to your hair, leaving it dry, frizzy or broken.  

Acne is a skin condition that invariably affects most teenagers .This condition results from the action of hormones on the skin's oil glands (sebaceous glands). The sebaceous glands make an oily substance called sebum that empties onto the skin surface through the hair follicle opening (pore). The mixture of oil and cells allows bacteria that normally live on the skin to grow in the follicle openings. When this happens, pores become clogged and pimples develop.

The Israeli cosmetics industry is well known worldwide for its unique utilization of Dead Sea minerals, coupled with top quality components. These products can be found in the leading chains in the USA, Europe and the Far East. In addition, a number of companies have concentrated on the cosmeceutical market, incorporating exotic components for maximum efficiency. The organic cosmetics trend is also making strides, making use of the latest preservatives to match market demand. All Israeli cosmetic manufacturers adhere to the International standards, and work under the supervision of the Ministry of Health.

A lot of you may be familiar with the series of “Chicken Soup for The Soul” books. These books feature a collection of short and dense inspirational stories and motivational essays. The name "Chicken Soup for the Soul" was chosen for this series because of the use of chicken soup as a home remedy for the sick, and therefore it was "good for the body." The inspirational stories included in this series were meant to be "good for the soul.

A lot has been made out of the various technologies that have come out of Israel. With Israel at the forefront of the war on terror for decades, security solutions to help combat terrorism have always been highly sought after. Many of the technologies, which were created with defense uses in mind, have worked their way down, and now also have a consumer application. There is no doubt that Israel has produced some of the best security technologies in the market today, and, as such, there are many attractive investment opportunities in this field.

New Years Eve in Israel has become bigger and bigger in recent years, and whilst not officially celebrated, and there are now hundreds of New Years Eve parties across Israel, as well as many other special events, which cater to all musical, cultural, and social tastes. New Years in Israel is known as Sylvester, and parties are known as Sylvester parties. From the bustling Sylvester parties in Tel Aviv’s many nightclubs to special concerts and local events, it’s not too difficult to locate a local New Year’s event.

In a rule of thumb, Jews are known for their infatuation towards eating and Israelis are no exception. With immigrants from countries around the world, the cuisine itself is as diverse as the people, with unlimited food offerings available.  And despite a plethora of differences with Israel’s neighbors, food is the furthest from one of them. Its no surprise felafel and shwarma are one of the most popular choices for food in Israel.

Art and crafts was a movement established in the 19^th century that focused on design reform based on the concept that visual arts are spatial rather than temporal. In the art of painting, space is an illusion, a representation of three dimensions in two. Sculpture, however, can use three dimensions to represent three dimensions, and is best experienced from a moving vantage point. Architecture, also being three-dimensional, defines and orders spaces in order to make them suitable for human activities. Another premise of the movement is that the physical materials used by artists influence the properties and the character of the resulting work. In other words, great art must be in harmony with its medium.

Having your own identification (ID) card can be extremely helpful in the case of an emergency. This is especially important for children and teenagers who aren't old enough to apply for a state ID or driver's license ID card. You can customize your ID card with whatever information you like and a picture. Laminating your ID card is a great idea. This will make sure that your ID is waterproof and will not be easily torn or damaged.

Creating business gift cards or business coupons is very easy to do. It can be done online or with the word processing program on your home computer. Microsoft Word offers many different templates to choose from, including selections that can be downloaded from the Internet. If you choose to create and print your gift cards and coupons from an online service there will generally be hundreds of designs to choose from that may be modified to fit your needs.