Back from its short, continental jaunt new poetry comes this week – in its now-familiar double-dose – from London’s Stacey Teague Stacey Teague lives in London, has a book of poetry forthcoming from Scrambler Books in Summer 2014. She can be found online here: s.w.i.m what summertime makes you feel nostalgic for, everything opens up, and the air… Read More »
A Short Inspirational Story on King Bruce and Spider Once upon a time, there was a king in Scotland named Robert Bruce. He ruled Scotland when it was not part of England. The king of Scotland was brave and wise. One day, the king of England led his large army into Scotland and drove Robert Bruce out of… Read More »
Before he died, a father said to his son; “Here is a watch that your grandfather gave me. It is almost 200 years old. Before I give it to you, go to the jewelry store downtown. Tell them that I want to sell it, and see how much they offer you.” The son went to the jewelry story,… Read More »
Joyce’s Ulysses and Eliot’s The Waste Land are rightly hailed as masterpieces – but they unfairly overshadow the year’s other great books, writes John Self. In our age of Covid-19 and climate change, it’s easy to think that no one has had it tougher than us. But 100 years ago, people thought the same. World War One and the… Read More »
Sameera Moussa (Egyptian Arabic: سميرة موسى) (March 3, 1917 – August 5, 1952) was the first female Egyptian nuclear physicist. Sameera held a doctorate in atomic radiation. She hoped her work would one day lead to affordable medical treatments and the peaceful use of atomic energy. She organized the Atomic Energy for Peace Conference and sponsored a call that set an international conference… Read More »
Hello my dear friends I am again here on steemit platform with a new post my this post will about a Honey drop so let’s see.Long, long ago this story was told. It has been told ever since, and here I tell it to you today… The Story of the Drop of Honey. A victim and his wound,… Read More »
The Prophet said, “If there were to be a prophet after me, indeed he would be ‘Umar, son of Khattab.” [Sunan Tirmidhi: 3686] History does not produce men like ‘Umar often. He was a person from whom truth flowed naturally; a man of intuition, he was on his way to kill the Prophet (peace be upon him) and ended up… Read More »
As the temperatures rise and the days get longer, comfortable and stylish footwear becomes a priority. In Pakistan, where summers can be intensely hot, choosing the right pair of shoes is essential. Whether heading to the beach, attending a festive event, or running errands, having the perfect summer shoes can make all the difference. Here’s a guide to… Read More »
Bad memories can underlie several problems, from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to phobias. Some evidence suggests it may be possible to block something such as an unwanted memory, but more research about how to forget a memory is necessary. When an unwanted memory intrudes on the mind, it is a natural human reaction to want to block it… Read More »
The poppy plant (Papaver smoniferum) has been used as a traditional remedy for centuries. Native to the Eastern Mediterranean, its flowers come in various colors — primarily white and yellow. The seeds these flowers produce are small, round, and bluish, black, or light to dark gray depending on where they’re cultivated Poppy seeds are used in baked goods… Read More »