The Deadly California Fires

The Rim Fire in the Stanislaus National Forest near in California began on Aug. 17, 2013 and is under investigation. The fire has consumed approximately 149, 780 acres and is 15% contained. U.S. Forest Service photo.

The state’s deadliest fire has been blazing for almost 2 and a half weeks, destructing homes and everything in its path. Almost 14,000 houses and 4,265 other buildings have been destroyed and it was a difficult job to contain these fires. Fortunately, early this Sunday, Cal Fires, the state’s forestry and fire protection agency, announced… Continue reading The Deadly California Fires

Recommended Books for Fall/Winter of 2018

1- Nothing to Fear by Jackie French Koller Suitable for young adults. It entails the coming-of-age journey of Danny Garvey, the eldest son of an Irish immigrant family struggling through the Great Depression. It is a tale of endurance and courage, love and growth. The experiences of every character will surely resonate and linger in… Continue reading Recommended Books for Fall/Winter of 2018

Male Breast Cancer: A Boy Trapped in a “Girl’s” World by Minatallah Al Husami

Many are oblivious to the fact that the two genders can both be struck by a breast cancer lightning bolt, yet the chances of a male finding himself in the dreadful hands of this disease are about twelve times higher than that of being struck by lightning. I have, unfortunately, been diagnosed with breast cancer… Continue reading Male Breast Cancer: A Boy Trapped in a “Girl’s” World by Minatallah Al Husami

How to Cope With Stress

Stress is most often a byproduct of an overload in work, with the desire to simultaneously maintain a social and happy life. Stress can cause a multitude of physical symptoms, such as headaches, insomnia, a loss of appetite, and chest pain. In balanced amounts, stress can serve as a motivator to be productive; however, in… Continue reading How to Cope With Stress

Flag Day

The United Arab Emirates celebrates Flag Day each year on the 3rd of November, where people of the UAE remember the efforts of the founders of their State, Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid, and their brothers who sacrificed everything for the sake of their nation. The Flag Day marks the anniversary of Sheikh Khalifa Bin… Continue reading Flag Day

How to Avoid Procrastinating

Time management is the process of using one’s time wisely in order to complete an activity or a set of activities in a productive and effective manner. Time management’s biggest enemy is procrastination, and, unfortunately, we students tend to procrastinate all the time. Many students underestimate the power of time management, often causing them to… Continue reading How to Avoid Procrastinating