Pleasant Company, the manufacturer behind the beloved American Girl line of fictional historical characters, debuted its first African American doll in 1993. Like her white peers, Addy Walker was accompanied by six books that told her detailed life story: A 9-year-old girl born into enslavement in North Carolina, she escapes to freedom with her mother toward the end of the Civil War… Read More »
Our Maple Red Curry was developed for chicken and waffles but is capable of so much more. Try it as a glaze on whatever you barbecue or cap off the night like we do in our sugar house with a Vermont Gong: 1 ½ oz. vodka, 3 oz. tonic water, ½ oz. red curry maple syrup, squeeze of… Read More »
Dry skin is very common in children and teenagers, and it has many causes. Most often, it happens in dry environments – for example, cool, hot or windy weather with low humidity. It can also happen if you’re often in air-conditioned environments or near direct heat from a fireplace or heater. Bathing too often and using soap or bubble bath… Read More »
Without exception, all living organisms on earth include water as one of the main components of any cell. However, the role of this element is not only in the formation of life but also its maintenance since this seemingly ordinary liquid plays an enormously essential role in the existence of the human and the representatives of flora and… Read More »
Under the government of General Zia-ul-Haq from 1977 to 1988, there was significant political and military repression in Pakistan. Among the complaints against the Muhammad Zia ul-Haq administration were its repression of press and journalists, repression of rape victims imprisoned for zina (extra-marital sex) under its Hudood Ordinances, and its repression of protestors. Protestors were repressed particularly violently after the execution of Pakistan’s first democratically elected Prime… Read More »
Bullying is when someone is picked on by a person or group. Bullies might make fun of people who they think don’t fit in. Bullies might make fun of others for many things, including: appearance (how someone looks) behavior (how someone acts) race or religion social status (whether someone is popular) sexual identity (like being gay, lesbian, or transgender)… Read More »
Ashfaq Ahmed Khan (Urdu: اشفاق احمد خان; 22 August 1925 – 7 September 2004) was a writer, playwright and broadcaster from Pakistan.His works in Urdu included novels, short stories and plays for television and radio of Pakistan. He received the President’s Pride of Performance and Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence) awards for his everlasting services in the field of broadcasting and literary heritage of Pakistan. Ahmed was… Read More »
Assalamualaikum I came across a hadith on Facebook which says that touching any non- mahram woman is harām. I wanted to ask if that Hadith is authentic, and if it is so, then to what extent does this rule apply in our life. I mean I have female relatives who are quite elder to me( 9 years and… Read More »
Prophet Noah (may God Bless Him) 29|14|We sent Noah to his people, and He stayed among them for a thousand years minus fifty years. Then the Deluge swept them; for they were wrongdoers. 29|15|But We saved him, together with the company of the Ark, and We made it a sign for all peoples. 11|25|We sent Noah to his… Read More »
HALLOWEEN IN THE USA Throughout the USA, Halloween is the second-largest commercial holiday following Christmas. In fact, in the lead up to the 31st, a figure north of 10 billion dollars is spent every year on candy, costumes, and attraction activities in the United States alone. In Canada, some $1 Billion is spent and celebrated in a similar fashion to their… Read More »