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The Companion Resource Guide for Lego Chess Sets

06.05

Where to find, how to make, how to buy: I love LEGO sets. Over most other toys I buy for my son, I enjoy buying him LEGO sets because I enjoy putting them together… ah, with him, of course. So, working with Chess House, it was natural that I should eventually wonder about LEGO chess sets. And so began the search to find what sets are out there and available. What I found was amazing–chess sets offered by LEGO, sets made by fans, more sets made by LEGO Star Wars fans, and the list goes

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Cost to Raise Family Up 53% Since 1995; Net Worth Nearly Cut in Half: Strategic Ways Families Can Succeed

07.17

Families now spend an average of $222,360 to raise a child from birth to age 17—a 53% increase over the past fifteen years. (1) That’s one person working full-time nearly six years to cover the expenses of raising one child! During the global financial crisis and ensuing recession, median family net worth fell by over 38% from 2007-2010. For many, that’s nearly two decades of savings wiped out in just a few years! These troublesome trends are requiring most of us to rethink our jobs, opportunities, income—and of course, our expenses. But in spite of

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The Hebrew Word for Silver

07.26

Sterling Judaic Miniatures from Israel Article by Penny Herbst Born in Israel in 1952, Amnon Caspi was stricken with polio while a young child and was left severely handicapped. Despite many challenges, he had his first art exhibition at the age of 6, and to everyone’s delight became keenly involved in competitive water sports as well. Always a role model, and an example of what can be accomplished by spirit, ambition, and the love of family and friends, Amnon defied the odds, earned an advanced degree, and along with his brother Eric opened Caspi Silver

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