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
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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
This is My Story
This Is My Story: On 28th August 2008, I was diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer. After 12 years of work, marriage and kids, I couldn’t imagine my life getting any harder than it already was, but it did. And it hit me like a wrecking ball. The day of my appalling doctor’s appointment, my… Continue reading This is My Story
Conspiracy Theories on Cancer
Over the decades, cancer has come to be the number one silent killer of our world. Because of this, many conspiracy theories in relation to cancer have surfaced. Many people believe that it is just an illusion that governments have created. Others believe that it’s a disease created to solve the problem of overpopulation. How… Continue reading Conspiracy Theories on Cancer
Start Now
Steve Jobs, Ted Kennedy, Eartha Kitt, and Anne Bancroft along with several others were all victims of Cancer, and their lives were ended too soon by it. Approximately 10 million others are expected to die from this fatal disease in 2018. Certainly, Cancer treatment methods have advanced immensely throughout the past few years, and success… Continue reading Start Now
There is Always Light at the End of the Tunnel
With hope in your eyes And faith in your heart Worship your body Just like a work of art Detect and solve the issue right from the start Don’t let cancer take over a single part of your Body organs, liver, breast, or heart. Don’t let it take over And put up a fight Remember,… Continue reading There is Always Light at the End of the Tunnel
Kris Fade is Coming to Al Mawakeb!
This Thursday, the local celebrity will be visiting our school as part of his 20 Schools in 20 Days tour. Every year, Kris Fade, Priti Malik and Big Rossi, the hosts of The Kris Fade show on Virgin Radio, tour around the regions’ schools in their double-decker bus to discover student talents. The trio never… Continue reading Kris Fade is Coming to Al Mawakeb!
Wise Words: Advice from Seniors
“Do not worry about your difficulties in Mathematics. I can assure you mine are still greater”- Albert Einstein. Starting a new academic year may be overwhelming and nerve-wrecking; you never know what to expect, so you are left anxious and worried about what’s to come. Fortunately, I have interviewed a group of seniors who will… Continue reading Wise Words: Advice from Seniors