Marilyn Thipthorpe What causes a person to get addicted? Addictive substances, right? I mean if there was no addictive substances like heroine, cocaine, LSD there would be no substance abuse? I’m afraid my dear friend, you are very wrong. Substance abuse is not the fault of the abuser or the substance itself rather the blame…
Myisha Nawar As kids, we know we were raised right. But when it comes to raising your own kids, your parents’ advice on parenting suddenly seems very outdated and terribly inaccurate. Methods that you were probably raised on now seem dangerous and horrendous for your child. There are some old-fashioned parenting tips that you should…
Samiul Bashar Samin In the previous instalment, we discussed the origins of comic books and how to get around them in detail. This part will feaute how to approach getting new comic books and finding your favorite graphic obsession. Word from the wise though, if you haven’t already bought a comic after reading the first…
An Instance: In 1965, 17 year old high school student Randy Gardner stayed awake for 264 hours. That is eleven days, to see how he would cope without sleep. On the second day, his eyes stopped focusing. Next he lost the ability to identify objects by touch. By day three, Gardner was moody and uncoordinated….
Myisha Nawar We have all learned in school that hitchhiking a ride is not good or giving a ride to complete strangers is a red-carpet invitation to disaster. Still, the driver in this urban legend has the audacity to give a lift to a lonely woman, with a deadpan face, on a deserted road. An…
Fabia Shahzadi 1. Chewing gum and sipping juice can help you think better during the game. 2. Singing while you are playing can minimize your nervousness and help you stay calm. 3. Smelling good scents allows you to concentrate better. 4. Non-alcoholic beers can relax you after running. 5. Eating bits of chocolate improves your…
Fabia Shahzadi Many people find it difficult to deal with anger issues. Being ill- tempered or having short temper can actually strain your personal and work relationships. Best ways for anger management is to first identify the problem and then sort it out accordingly. Signs: Sometimes you can actually feel the anger build up inside…
Myisha Nawar The common perception of beauty is a symmetrical face with glowing flawless skin. The bombardment of advertisements selling beauty products, magazines encouraging beauty treatments and dishing out home remedies to every cosmetic issue, add to the growing confusing. Over the years, we have all come to believe that a beauty regime depends on…
Tara Sattar We have all had our fair share of awkward party conversations. but thanks to a photo posted on instagram of Victoria Beckham we were told again to never forget a large pair of shades, especially at a Summer shindig. Not only will they block out the sun, they’re great for people watching and…
Samiul Bashar Samin Making a Murderer directors Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos are embarking on a new dramatic television series, focusing on the pharmaceutical industry. Titled America’s Most Admired Lawbreaker, the series is to be adapted with Nicki Paluga (Perception) from a series of Huffington Post articles. According to Digital Spy, George Clooney will be…