This story was on the front page of the New York Times on January 20. Pretty shocking story. But if you look into it, it’s been all over the front pages of the state press in Michigan for months. Local papers and MLive have been talking about it nonstop for at least five months — that’s […]
The symptoms of thyroid problems
The thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland located in the neck. It produces hormones that regulate metabolism and growth. When your thyroid gland produces too much or too little of these hormones you start to have problems. Some signs of overactive thyroid or Hyperthyroidism *Heart Palpitations, breathlessness, and fast heart rate *Increased bowel movements *Heat […]
Bahrain: Should Young Girls Wear the Hijab?
by Ayesha Saldanha Bahrain’s bloggers have recently looked at topics including the difficulties of being a pedestrian in Bahrain, negative thinking amongst Bahraini youth, the pressure placed on young girls to wear the headscarf – and the need to communicate more with Americans. Walk – don’t walk We start with Ammaro, who feels sorry for all […]
Studying Nature in Mexico is an Unforgettable Adventure
After spending many vacations in Cancun, Mexico, I decided to take the plunge and move there to study the beautiful nature I’d admired in my previous trips. Having lived many years in the comfort and safety of American suburbia, it was time for some adventure. After learning Spanish, I went to the Yucatan and rented […]