Self-confidence is an attitude about your skills and abilities. It means you accept and trust yourself and have a sense of control in your life. You know your strengths and weakness well, and have a positive view of yourself. You set realistic expectations and goals, communicate assertively, and can handle criticism. On the other hand, low self-confidence might… Read More »
We asked five people who have reason to know about it – Michael Morpurgo, Cerrie Burnell, Lemn Sissay, Jacqueline Wilson and Laura Dockrill – what makes for the best start in life Michael Morpurgo, author A child needs to feel from the very start that she or he is wanted and loved. They should grow up in the… Read More »
Garlic is a popular ingredient enjoyed for both its unique flavor and powerful health benefits. However, garlic is usually sautéed, roasted, or baked before being added to recipes. For this reason, many people are unsure whether raw garlic is safe to consume. This article takes a closer look at whether you can eat raw garlic, along with the… Read More »
Pain During Labor and Delivery Pain during labor is caused by contractions of the muscles of the uterus and by pressure on the cervix. This pain can be felt as strong cramping in the abdomen, groin, and back, as well as an achy feeling. Some women experience pain in their sides or thighs as well. Other causes of pain during… Read More »
The following is a list of people who converted to Islam from a different religion or no religion. This article addresses only past professions of faith by the individuals listed, and is not intended to address ethnic, cultural, or other considerations. Such cases are noted in their list entries. The list is categorized alphabetically with their former religious affiliation, where known. Noor Hisham Abdullah. Abu… Read More »
Does it really take a village to raise a child? According to Wikipedia, “It takes a village to raise a child” is an African proverb that means an entire community of people must interact with children for those children to grow in a safe and healthy environment. It also became a popular saying in American culture several decades back. While it is… Read More »
Al-Masjid an-Nabawi (Arabic: المسجد النبوي, lit. ‘The Prophetic Mosque’), known in English as the Prophet’s Mosque, is a mosque built by the Islamic prophet Muhammad in the city of Medina in the Al Madinah Province of Saudi Arabia. It was the second mosque built by Muhammad in Medina, after Quba Mosque, and is the second largest mosque and second holiest site in Islam, both titles ranking after the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca It is generally open regardless of date or time,… Read More »
The connection between health and beauty is intuitive. On some level, we all understand that living a healthy lifestyle improves our appearance, and that the health of our skin is an indicator of our overall health. But, what many of us don’t realize is that the connection between beauty and health is just as strong. First: The Obvious… Read More »
Human beings are naturally emotive creatures. We often talk about how we are feeling. Over the course of our lifetimes we will experience millions of different sensations. Even over the course of a day we will not be untouched by feelings and emotions. Often, these two terms are used interchangeably, but there are differences between feelings and emotions… Read More »
The State Bank of Pakistan issued Pakistani Rupee banknotes in 8 different denominations, including this 20 Pakistani Rupees banknote. They are part of the current Pakistani Rupee banknotes series. The State Bank of Pakistan started issuing these 20 Pakistani Rupee banknotes in 2007. They are currently still in circulation. The green and orange version of the Rs20 bill… Read More »