After reflecting on the “Gender Identity and Rationality” post, there is something that continues to bug me, a shred of doubt burning through my brain. What is it about gender identity that separates it from fringe subcultures like otherkin, soulbonders, and whatever else? Why is one considered socially acceptable (however grudgingly and however rocky history the recognition has), and the… Read More »
Keema karela Ingredients: Beef or mutton mince – ½ kg Bitter gourd (Karela) – ½ kg lightly fried in 2 tbsp of oil Salt – to taste Oil – ½ cup Onion – 2 thinly sliced Ginger garlic paste – 1 tbsp Turmeric powder – ½ tsp Red chili powder – 1 ½ tsp Onion seeds – 1 tsp Tomato – 3… Read More »
Sibtul Hasan Shah did have some college education and a Bachelor of Science degree. Originally a school science teacher until 2005, and a resident of a lower-middle-class neighborhood in Wazirabad, he was born in Koloke, a small town of Sambrial Tehsil, in Sialkot District, Punjab. Later on, he was convicted and sentenced to 14 years imprisonment. It was reported in the Pakistani newspaper, Daily Jang,… Read More »
A new study shows that anxiety in midlife is associated with factors that increase risk for developing heart disease and diabetes in later life. Among healthy middle-aged men who did not have heart disease or diabetes (cardiometabolic disease), those who had anxiety were more likely to have risk factors that are associated with higher cardiometabolic disease risk as… Read More »
Cleopatra, (Greek: “Famous in Her Father”) in full Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator (“Cleopatra the Father-Loving Goddess”), (born 70/69 BCE—died August 30 BCE, Alexandria), Egyptian queen, famous in history and drama as the lover of Julius Caesar and later as the wife of Mark Antony. She became queen on the death of her father, Ptolemy XII, in 51 BCE and ruled successively with her two brothers Ptolemy XIII (51–47) and Ptolemy XIV (47–44) and… Read More »
Studying at a top university is often an expensive choice to make, and if you’re struggling to scrape together the money, not only for fees but for accommodation and other living costs, university expenses can seem very steep and unaffordable. If this is you, don’t worry. This guide will give you the starting point you need for a… Read More »
The task, as Nikki Maucere tells it, felt daunting. Her husband had died in a car crash only months earlier and she was facing her first Christmas as a single parent. She had joined several social media groups to find support, and on them, widows were offering a piece of advice she wasn’t sure she could take. “Make… Read More »
Self-stimulatory behaviors (also called “stimming”) are things your child does to get extra sensory input when he needs it, such as hand flapping, rocking, biting himself, head-banging, or scratching himself. These behaviors help a child regulate their system and are very important to daily functioning for many children. In general, we don’t want to stop these behaviors since… Read More »
1. Attend Back-to-School Night and Parent-Teacher Conferences Kids do better in school when parents are involved in their academic lives. Attending back-to-school night at the start of the school year is a great way to get to know your child’s teachers and their expectations. School administrators may discuss school-wide programs and policies, too. Attending parent-teacher conferences is another way to stay informed.… Read More »
As an expat, it can sometimes feel like you spend half of your time in airports – whether that’s heading back home to visit family and friends, going on business trips or just taking a holiday. Thankfully, residents of Germany are well-served when it comes to flying: the federal republic is home to more than thirty commercial passenger and cargo airports, most… Read More »