Dec 15, 2017
SOUTHEAST ASIA WELCOMES YOU WITH THE FLAVOURS
If you look carefully at the map how tiny the island city state of Singapore is! One of the miracles of modern development! Lee Kuan Yew was visiting Australia when…
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Dec 15, 2017
QATAR AIRWAYS COCHIN TO DOHA: THE USUAL EXCELLENCE
COCHIN has a new International Terminal and the Earth Lodge to go with it. Nice to see the airports in India getting decent lounges. Good Bye Kerala Good Bye Idli…
Dec 15, 2017
SPIRITUALITY AND DIABETES: I AM VERY PROUD OF OUR OMAHA INDIAN PATIENTS WHO ARE USING INSULIN PUMP FOR THEIR TYPE 2
SPIRITUALITY AND TYPE 2 DIABETES AMONG AMERICAN INDIANS As part of a continuing education for our patients who suffer from Type 2 Diabetes, we offer an hour plus long discussion…
Dec 15, 2017
SHORT BREAK IN DOHA QATAR
Arrival at Doha is always pleasant. The immigration and customs are a breeze and soon after an Uber driver appears who brings you to your destination. At the hotel you…
Dec 15, 2017
THE MAN IN SEAT 1 K
Because of the generosity of my middle brother, Eliyahu, I will be flying to SE Asia in style, in accordance with our Sefardi traditions. Flight Departs Arrives Flight 1 of…
Dec 15, 2017
COCHIN JEWS 2018
The Internationally known Indian photographer, Raghu Rai, was in the Cochin Synagogue (Kadavumbagam) doing what he does best, being the protege of Henri Cartier-Bresson! He wanted to document Cochin Jews…
Dec 15, 2017
FANTASTIC RESEARCH FROM PROF SEGAL AND PROF ELINAV, WEIZMANN INSTITUTE ON MICROBIOME
My work is limited to the American Indians, original inhabitants of this land they call Turtle Island and later named America, after a rich Florentine explorer who was the first…
Dec 15, 2017
A CUBAN FILM FESTIVAL IN FORT COCHIN? IT IS POSSIBLE
I am staying at the Old Lighthouse Bristow Bungalow Hotel facing the Arabian Sea. The rhythmic dance of the waves lulled me into a lethargic state but I decided walk…
Dec 15, 2017
NORTHERN WISCONSIN AND UPPER PENINSULA: BEAUTY WITHIN AND OUTSIDE THE PEOPLE
In recent months, I have met people with whom I immediately clicked, they are such good representations of the North American generosity, open mindedness and kindness. It was even amazing…
Dec 15, 2017
RAFIQ AN HONEST TUK TUK DRIVER POSSIBLY THE ONLY ONE IN FORT COCHIN AS RECOMMENDED BY THE TRIPADVISOR
I forget how often I visit Fort Cochin, but I do know that I am often here, on my way to or from South East Asia or Europe. The Auto…
Dec 15, 2017
COFFEE HAS NUMEROUS BENEFITS SAYS BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL, BUT WE ALREADY KNEW THAT IN CUBA
Coffee's Numerous Health Benefits Detailed in New Analysis By Amy Orciari Herman Coffee consumption - in particular, several cups daily - is associated with a wide range of health benefits,…
Dec 15, 2017
CHRONICLE OF A JOURNEY TO ANOTHER CONTINENT
THE Flagship Lounge at Chicago Airport at this time of the morning is full of Japanese travellers waiting for their flight Japan Airlines 9, and to day I will be…