There are so many heartbreaking events taking place in the world today. From the persecution of Christians and other religious minorities in Iraq to racism and mistreatment of our own in Ferguson. We’ve hardly had time to process innocent girls being abducted in Nigeria,airplanes disappearing over the ocean and being shot down, conflicts in the Ukraine, Israel and… Read More »
8 Tips for Respect Your Parents Day! Let’s be honest. If it wasn’t for the hard work and dedication our moms and dads put into raising us, many of us wouldn’t be where we are today. Quite simply, they’ve given up everything they had to see us through the hard times without expecting anything in return. The fact… Read More »
A green salad is a perfect go-to meal when you’re in the mood for something in between – a meal that’s not too light but not too heavy either. It is easy to prepare and you can choose what dressing to use according to your current mood. If you’re in the mood for something refreshing yet easy to… Read More »
Growing vegetables from seed is a common practice for many home gardeners. Unfortunately, vegetable seed (even though it appears perfectly healthy) can sometimes be contaminated with disease-causing organisms, particularly disease-causing bacteria. Bacterial speck (see University of Wisconsin Garden Facts XHT1250, “Bacterial Speck of Tomato”), bacterial spot (see University of Wisconsin Garden Facts XHT1244, “Bacterial Spot of Tomato”), and… Read More »
London: Honey is an extraordinary ski mask. Honey diminishes redness under control while making your skin and will help you look as though you are shining. A honey mask helps fundamentally improve your skin’s appearance by wiping out pimples and different imperfections when you use it in seven days will likewise help decrease skin break out. Many people couldn’t care… Read More »
As the story begins Archibaldo, pampered scion of the Mexican aristocracy, is angry with his mother for leaving him with the governess for the evening. To calm his tirade, Archie’s mother brings him the music box. At the mother’s prompting, the governess tells Archie a story about the music box: made by fairies for a king, the box… Read More »
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 »