Whether you’re writing a book or a short story, you’ll likely have to deal with deep emotions at some point: a death scene in a thriller, main characters saying “I love you” for the first time in a romance, a character’s best friend or loved one going through hard times. Writing emotion can be difficult, but there are… Read More »
Since I started this blog, the question that I get asked the most is recommendations for good urdu books for children and how to find them, in and outside Pakistan. I’m happy to finally answer this question (You can search via the hashtag #urdumombooklist on social media). Book reading is a great way to pass on the love… Read More »
Sickle cell anemia is one of a group of inherited disorders known as sickle cell disease. It affects the shape of red blood cells, which carry oxygen to all parts of the body. Red blood cells are usually round and flexible, so they move easily through blood vessels. In sickle cell anemia, some red blood cells are shaped… Read More »
A reward is being offered for information as Chicago police develop “strong leads” in the Little Village shooting death of an 8-year-old girl over the weekend. Melissa Ortega was a third-grader at Zapata Academy. Family said she had just arrived in Chicago from Mexico back in August, trying to live out the American Dream. But Saturday afternoon, she… Read More »
The condition can affect men at any age, but according to the American Academy of Family Physicians, erectile dysfunction (ED) is most common when a man is 75 years or older. Recent innovations in medical treatments mean that there are now more medications available to reduce ED. However, some men prefer to take herbal supplements as an alternative. Many herbs show… Read More »
A man and his son were once going with their donkey to market. As they were walking along by his side a countryman passed them and said, “You fools, what is a donkey for but to ride upon?” So the man put the boy on the donkey, and they went on their way. But soon they passed a… Read More »
The start of a new decade brings with it new resolutions to improve one’s life, including a healthier lifestyle. Here are 20 practical health tips to help you start off towards healthy living in 2022 1. Eat a healthy diet Eat a combination of different foods, including fruit, vegetables, legumes, nuts and whole grains. Adults should eat at… Read More »
“March” is named for the Roman god of war, Mars. However, we think of it as the beginning of spring, as March brings the vernal equinox, the Full Worm Moon and the return of Daylight Saving Time! Here are important dates, gardening tips, and early spring recipes to celebrate the start of spring. The Month of March “March” is named for… Read More »
A navel or belly button is the remnant of your former umbilical cord. There are a lot of different anatomical variations of the belly button that go beyond the simple “innie” and “outie” classifications. Check out the different appearances below and find out what you can do if you don’t like what your button looks like. Your belly button is… Read More »
personality assessment, the measurement of personal characteristics. Assessment is an end result of gathering information intended to advance psychological theory and research and to increase the probability that wise decisions will be made in applied settings (e.g., in selecting the most promising people from a group of job applicants). The approach taken by the specialist in personality assessment is based on the assumption that… Read More »