Quoted and reported speech, also referred to as direct and indirect speech, are usedfrequently, both in writing and in everyday speech. Journalists use quoted speech intheir articles, and everyone uses the odd quote when relating an interesting story.Reported speech can be found in business writing, journalistic writing, and again, ineveryday speech.This module introduces reported speech in six one-hour… Read More »
The endocrine system is a network of glands that produce and release hormones that help control many important body functions, including the body’s ability to change calories into energy that powers cells and organs. The endocrine system influences how your heart beats, how your bones and tissues grow, even your ability to make a baby. It plays a vital role in whether… Read More »
When we think of warfare, children rarely come to mind. But while warfare has long been the domain of adults, juveniles have been present in armies in a number of instances in the past. For example, young pages armed the knights of the Middle Ages and drummer boys marched before Napoleonic armies. Child soldiers even fought in our… Read More »
Asalamualaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu, I believe this is a very complicated topic, but I’ll try to sum it up in three points. Don’t put people in a situation where they would have to: a) openly lie about something as important as fasting during Ramadan. b) openly admit they’re not doing something Allah commanded them to do. It… Read More »
The transition from sixth form, or college, to your new place of study can seem daunting. I’ve been in your shoes; I’ve taken my GCSEs, my A-Levels and have now graduated from university. After lugging everything I owned halfway across the country, I arrived at university a complete rookie. I’d done zero research and felt like ‘Where’s Wally?’… Read More »
On the authority of ’Abdul-Malik ibn Qudamah ibn Milhan (ra) that his father (ra) said, ’The Messenger of Allah (saw) used to command us to fast the (three) days with the bright nights (al-Ayyam al-Bid), the 13th, 14th and 15th [of every lunar month]’. [Nasa’i] Many Muslims are aware that the Prophet (saw) used to voluntarily fast on… Read More »
Much like water gushing down a drain, the very fabric of space (and time) also appears to be draining away within some of the most enigmatic things in the universe — black holes. But, what exactly are they? Are they more common than we think? Should we be concerned about them? What role do they play in the universe? These… Read More »
At Matthews Internal Medicine, we believe that the best medicine is preventative care. It’s easier to try to avoid some conditions with a healthy lifestyle and visits to your physician than it is to deal with chronic problems later. One ailment that we need to be conscious of as we age is osteoporosis. This disease causes a reduction in bone… Read More »
After all that mess with parabens and sulphates, our hair just wants something it can trust. We’re used to heat styling; curling, straightening, blow drying and the numerous products we put into our hair! Never forget the mousse, dry shampoo, hairspray etc. Of course, this damages our hair! How could it not? We then turn to things a… Read More »
Weight loss is not the answer to every health problem, but if your doctor recommends it, there are tips to help you lose weight safely. A steady weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds per week is recommended for the most effective long-term weight management. That said, many eating plans designed to help you lose weight leave you… Read More »