BAGHDAD — From the outside, the building seems just one of the many in central Baghdad that are decaying from years of misuse — silent, windows shut. After 6 p.m., one knock on its steel-plated doors and a portal is opened to a different world rarely found in Iraq’s capital. Bodyguards check bags for weapons. Names are checked… Read More »
The menstrual cycle is the most basic, earthy cycle we have. Our blood is our connection to the archetypal feminine. The microcosmic cycles of nature, the waxing and waning, the ebb and flow of the tides and the changes of the seasons, are reflected on a smaller scale in the menstrual cycle of the individual female body. The monthly ripening… Read More »
Choose one topic at a time for one or both of you. There is a list of upbeat topics below. Agree on time limits such as 2 minutes with possible extensions of 2 -3 minutes. Use format for topic talk, such as, who, what, when, why & how with intro/middle/ending. Show listening with eye contact, nodding, summarizing and… Read More »
Interactions between patients and medical practitioners can sometimes be challenging. We have all had consultations where the interaction was not optimal, either as medical practitioners or as a patient ourselves. Neither normally wishes to cause a difficult situation but common misunderstandings, by both groups, often result in such an occurrence. Communication and listening skills are essential for every… Read More »
There are many reasons for itchy skin. It could be the result of a skin condition, such as eczema, shingles, hives, or psoriasis, or it could be a sign of a contagious disease, like scabies or ringworm. To help soothe itchy skin, dermatologists recommend the following tips: While treating your skin, avoid scratching, as this will further irritate… Read More »
A 28-year-old woman found dead hours after taking part in a radio station’s water-drinking contest died of water intoxication, the coroner’s office said Saturday.Assistant Sacramento County Coroner Ed Smith said a preliminary investigation found evidence “consistent with a water intoxication death.” Also known as hyponatremia, water intoxication occurs when the body’s sodium level falls below normal. Overdrinking dilutes… Read More »
Your mom has been there for you since day one — literally. After everything you’ve put her through (temper tantrums, teenage antics, and a handful of questionable life choices), it’s a no-brainer that the most important woman in your life deserves to be spoiled with something far more meaningful than yet another scented candle. Before settling on a… Read More »
All Praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds, the [One Who] Sustains the Heavens and Earths,Director of all that is created, who sent the Messengers (may the peace and blessings of Allah beupon all of them) to rational beings, to guide them and explain the religious laws to them with clearproofs and undeniable arguments. I… Read More »
The tunnel is located some 113 km from Quetta on the Quetta-Chaman Railway line. Khojak pass itself is located across the Khwaja-Amran offshoot of the Toba-Kakar Mountains. The tunnel is located between the towns of Sanzala and Shelabagh. It is called the Khojak tunnel. Built 115 years ago (September 1891), it was then the fourth longest tunnel in… Read More »
The word Jihad is derived from the verb jahada which means: “he exerted himself”. Thus literally, Jihad means exertion, striving; but in juridico-religious sense, it signifies the exertion of one’s power to the utmost of one’s capacity in the cause of Allah. This is why the word Jihad has been used as the antonym to the word Qu,ud… Read More »