Islamic Relief's beneficiary treats her employees as her own daughters
From the Blog Habib Malik: Islamic Relief's beneficiary treats her employees as her own daughters - I met Islamic Relief’s micro-finance beneficiary, Imtiaz Bibi just before Christmas in Rawalpindi, Pakistan;The greatest challenge that Imtiaz Bibi (50) has faced in her life was the death of her husband causing a halt in the family's income generation. Taking over the business that was previously run by her husband, Imtiaz had to learn the street tricks the hard way. She had to cope with not only dealing with the employees, but also dealing with vendors and shopkeepers for selling her pro… . Read Full Post
January 2011
From the Blog Newsline: Editor's Note: January 2011 - Surely dissent isn't enough ground for murder? And yet, repeatedly, extremists have been allowed to get away with murder in the name of religion. . Read Full Post
Help Stop Child Trafficking and Exploitation
From the Blog Speak Your Mind!!!: Help Stop Child Trafficking and Exploitation - Children worldwide suffer from abhorrent acts of violence, exploitation and abuse — horrors no child should ever know or experience. Over 300 million of them are subjected to hazardous physical labor, commercial sex exploitation and child trafficking. Others are irrevocably harmed by cultural practices such as female genital mutilation and early marriage. Without basic protections, children are at risk of death, disease, poor physical and mental development, and homelessness. Without protection from violence and exploitation, children’s basic survival and development are at risk. Every day, millions of children are denied their fundamental right to safety and security. Every child should grow up free from fear and harm. Take action and pledge to help end child exploitation. . Read Full Post
Zong M9 Package to Register Plan
From the Blog Telecom News Bulletin: Zong M9 Package to Register Plan - Zong is launching a fresh variety named m9 and is contribution its customers on the way to get lucky number with the belief of Waseem Jaffry, a renowned Numerologist. We have received information that Zong is going away to launch a production first offer, named as M9, within coming days. This information is established upon . Read Full Post
Honor Those Who Have Suffered with Parkinson's
From the Blog Speak Your Mind!!!: Honor Those Who Have Suffered with Parkinson's - Parkinson’s disease threatens the health of millions of Americans. Right now, there is no cure for this debilitating disease, which will claim 135 victims today! In the next 10 minutes, someone new will be diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. We are all at risk because this disease is completely random in choosing its victims and unpredictable in how it strikes. Sign the Wall of Remembrance to celebrate the life of someone you love who suffered thisdebilitating disease. . Read Full Post
4 Websites That Help you Read Nursery Rhymes
From the Blog Housewife's Utopia: 4 Websites That Help you Read Nursery Rhymes - Nursery rhymes were the only thing that could make my daughter happy whenever and wherever. She wanted to me read them to her again and again. So I had recorded them on my cell phone and whenever I was busy doing something I would put my cell phone on her pillow and she would listen to those nursery rhymes calmly. She was a very fussy baby and didn't want me to leave here for a moment. Now she is 2 years old and she sings them with me and she enjoys it immensely. So here is another activity for you and your baby that can not only keep your child busy but it will also help in building his/her reading skills. According to The Times, " Studies suggest that learning them builds children's confidence and can help with reading skills". Nursery Rhymes – Lyrics, Origins & History This website is unique in a way as you can read the lyrics, their origin and history. You'll be amused to know that most of the nursery rhymes were written to depict the political events of the day as the more direct portrayal could lead to death! For example the poem, Mary Mary Quite Contrary, has a bloody meaning. Queen Mary was a staunch Catholic and the garden referred to is an allusion to graveyards. She was called bloody Mary for getting the protestants beheaded. Mother Goose Rebus Rhymes This is also an interesting website as here you can not only read rhymes but there are also activities that could make it more fun. Activities include, making nursery rhyme calendar, a nursery scavenger hunt and exploring word families used in the rhymes. Nursery rhymes are grouped under topics and alphabets. Nursery Rhymes Online There are 1355 nursery rhymes, nursery songs and mother goose rhymes on this website. All of them are collected by a columnist, Barbara J. Feldman. Museum of Childhood Here you can find 'The Baby's Opera', series of illustrated song sheets that included the most popular lullabies, songs and rhymes together with sheet music. Each music sheet can be downloaded in PDF form. The other few poems are explained in detail with their meanings and background. Do you and your child like to read nursery rhymes? Do you think they can help your children in any way? Please share with us your opinions in comments. Related articles Nursery Must Haves (ask.metafilter.com) Fun Toddler Apps! (momblognetwork.com) Rhyme time, happy time? (mountaindwellerviews.blogspot.com) . Read Full Post
Featured in Escape Artist's Online Magazine
From the Blog Expat Heather: Featured in Escape Artist's Online Magazine - My travel writing journey since completing Matador U has been featured in Escape From America Magazine – check it out! Student Profile: Expat Heather Sharpens Her Travel Writing Skills . Read Full Post
Season of the Witch Premiere
From the Blog Speak Your Mind!!!: Season of the Witch Premiere - . Read Full Post
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