Historical Novel 'The Unconquered' by Seymour N. Harris Now Available at Barnes and Noble.com and Amazon.com
(ContentDesk) May 8, 2006 -- 'The Unconquered,' the newly released historical novel by Seymour N. Harris, is a saga of Hasidic Jews from the Carpathian Mountains of Ruthenia during the turbulent years from the end of the 19th century to the Holocaust. It reveals a unique way of life as has never before told. It depicts a culture in all its aspects-religious beliefs, human aspirations, love, hate, sex - the human condition as experienced by a proud sect of Jews steeped in the Rabbinic tradition.In the early 1900s, the city of Krusta in Ruthenia, a little corner of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, was home to a host of different nationalities, all with their own different faiths and aspirations. The Krusta Hasidim, a
sect of Jews who, with their black hats and strange customs occupied a distinct place among the residents of the sprawling empire.
Yitzhak Jacobowits, a mountain Jew, reputedly the strongest man in Krusta, an ideal manager for Count Polony's flour mill, marries Rifke, a mountain girl who was his childhood sweetheart. He prospers and makes friends across all social divides.
But times change. War is followed by defeat and depression. The fast moving narrative, full of warmth and humor, traces the growth of prejudice on two continents, from "polite" sneers, to open insults, violent attacks and the orchestrated tragedy of the Holocaust.
It is a reflection of the enigma of history and the survival of an unvanquished race..
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Breast Reductions on the Rise as More Women Choose to Reduce in Order to Increase Their Quality of Life
Despite the national media attention on breast augmentation and breast implants, a different trend can be seen at plastic surgeons' offices all over the nation: an increase in the number of women receiving breast reductions. Over 113,000 women will elect to have their breasts made smaller this year, an increase of 11% from previous years.
While many people may find this information surprising, in truth, overly large breasts can cause serious physical pain. The weight of pendulous breasts causes structural demands on the neck and back that can create chronic pain. Depression and self-consciousness to the point of lowered self-esteem are also commonly documented."Many people don't understand the daily pain endured by women with overly large breasts," said Dr.
Grant Stevens. "Chronic neck, should, and back pain is typical. Headaches are common. Often these women can't participate in high-impact activities like running or most sports." The physical problems are severe enough...
Breast Reductions on the Rise as More Women Choose to Reduce in Order to Increase Their Quality of Life
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The Indiana Glass Society Announces its Formal Organization
Hampstead, MD (ContentDesk) September 3, 2005 -- Excitement continues to grow over last months announcement that the Indiana Glass Society, a society dedicated to the preservation, study and display of Indiana Glass, has finally been organized.The Indiana Glass Society, which made its debut on the internet in late June, continues to increase its membership as the news gets out about its formal organization. Members are already applauding the information that has been shared within the society.The IGS, which has already set up an extensive museum and library, also provides its members with an active discussion board and will soon begin creating quarterly newsletters to further assist in the exchange of ideas and information. The society hopes to present a glass show each year, which will exhibit beautiful glass collections as well as provide informative discussions. A variety of memberships are available from the society and the society is currently accepting donations to establish itself...
The Indiana Glass Society Announces its Formal Organization
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Smoking and Impotence
Everybody is aware that excess of anything will lead to problems. Same is the case with cigarettes. We know that nicotine is present in cigarettes and it is harmful for health. Scientifically it has been proven that smoking and impotence are interlinked. Smokers are not aware of the fact that they are taking risk with their sex lives.Smokers also have a significantly higher probability of depression compared with non-smokers.
Smoking done by a diabetic or person suffering from high blood pressure increases the factor of erectile dysfunction (ED).Impotence caused by smoking may be due to toxins such as carbon monoxide damaging the circulatory system, and hampering blood flow to and from the penis. As well as running the risk of impotence, the report said men who smoke also have a lower sperm count and a higher proportion of malformed sperm.During an erection, large quantities of blood flow, under pressure, into the penile arteries. This causes the veins which drain the penis to...
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