Karla Faye Tucker (November 18, 1959 – February 3, 1998) was an American woman sentenced to death for killing two people with a pickaxe during a burglary. She was the first woman to be executed in the United States since Velma Barfield in 1984 in North Carolina, and the first in Texas since Chipita Rodriguez in 1863. She was convicted of murder in Texas in 1984 and executed by lethal injection after… Read More »
Nobody reads to me anymore,” said a first grader at Pleasant Ridge Montessori School in Cincinnati, Ohio. “I read to them!” This unbridled declaration was emphatically blurted out by a first grader during a focus group discussion with students at Pleasant Ridge Montessori. The confidence evoked by the student in this statement is what early literacy champions strive to inspire… Read More »
A head massage feels fabulous. In addition to the sensory pleasure it offers, a head massage may ease symptoms of a headache, reduce stress, and possibly boost hair growth, too. And the best part? You can learn how to do one at home. Or you can visit a massage therapist if you want an expert head massage. Read… Read More »
Knowledge of God’s existence is often taken for granted by believers. The authentic religious experience—affirmed again and again in a Muslim’s daily life—makes faith in God feel so natural as to be assumed. But belief in God and the quest for existential truth is not an easy prospect for many people, especially in a social environment in which… Read More »
How to Choose a Travel Agent To ensure you choose the right service, speak to friends and acquaintances who have been on Hajj or Umrah and enquire about their experience with their travel agent. The quality of service and the level of commitment to the welfare of pilgrims often vary significantly between travel agencies so you’ll want a… Read More »
Reading is a very good habit that one needs to develop in life. Good books can inform you, enlighten you and lead you in the right direction. There is no better companion than a good book. Reading is important because it is good for your overall well-being. Once you start reading, you experience a whole new world. When… Read More »
Anger is a normal feeling and can be a positive emotion when it helps you work through issues or problems, whether that’s at work or at home. However, anger can become problematic if it leads to aggression, outbursts, or even physical altercations. Anger control is important for helping you avoid saying or doing something you may regret. Before… Read More »
Linguist Deborah Tannen interviewed more than 100 women for her new book on sister relationships, but as the youngest of three sisters, she was able to draw on plenty of experience of her own. You Were Always Mom’s Favorite is the latest in her relationship canon; Tannen has covered everything from conversations between mothers and daughters (You’re Wearing THAT?)… Read More »
My mom did the impossible. She fled Vietnam while pregnant with me and separated from my dad in the chaos. She was so strong-willed that without speaking any English, she brought all of her children to America safely, located my dad five years later, and was a master lie detector who kept her 14 kids in line. She dreamed of… Read More »
When Sultan Salahuddin Ayubi was on his death bed, someone asked him,“Oh Ayubi you are a great warrior of Islam, you have been fighting in the path of Allah for such a long time but you weren’t martyred, you weren’t blessed with martyrdom.” Sultan Salahuddin Ayubi said,“Throughout my life I was yearning to be martyred in the path… Read More »