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About me - Anne Davey

I'm a Brit (hence my "colourful" spelling) and I live in a traditional English village in the West Country with rolling green hills and a few sheep. I have 5 children, ranging from 22 to 1 year old and am a qualified secondary school teacher, specialising

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Religion & Spirituality > Islam Why does Islam forbid alcohol?
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The word "Muslim" means "one who submits." Islam is a religion of submission to the will of Allah. The straightforward truth is that someone who is not in control of their own body because they are drunk can not submit to Allah's will, as they have not the control to make that choice. So Islam forbids alcohol primarily for th... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Islam Why does Islam allow polygamy?
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Many non-Muslims often express astonishment at the Islamic practice of polygamy. But the simple fact is that it is permitted in the Qur'an, which Muslims believe is the word of Allah revealed to and recorded by the Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h.). It is reasonable to comment then that the reason why Islam allows polygamy is that ... More..

Computers & Technology > Hardware (Other) How to transition from a desktop to a laptop
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Making the transition from a desktop to a laptop should be easy, but many people struggle to take that step.Those who love their desktop point to the ease with which it is ready for use; you just press the "on" button, wait a minute and there it is, ready to use. You have a nice comfy chair at your desk, at the right height f... More..

Health & Fitness > Nutrition Tips Healthy eating tips for dining out
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For anyone watching their food intake, whether for weight loss or general health, restaurants can be a minefield. What should be a cornucopia of delights is instead an evening of surreptitious calorie counting. But no-one need spend more time analysing food than enjoying it, so here are my top ten tips for making the restaura... More..

Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods Cheese in low fat diets
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Cream Cheese. Even saying the name out loud makes you look fatter.Oh the joy of spreading a good dollop of rich, thick, creamy cheese on a cracker and popping the whole thing in your mouth at once, licking your lips to pick up any errant cracker crumbs that might have spilled over as you took that first crunch!But we are alwa... More..

Hobbies & Games > Model Building & Radio Control Why HO model trains are the most popular
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Model railways have long been a pastime which keeps many a small boy or girl occupied, not just in childhood, but for many, well into adulthood too.One question every modeller has to ask him or herself is which gauge do I wish to collect? Once you've begun, you will want to build a lifetime collection, so starting with the ri... More..

Education > Early Childhood Ed Mainstreaming in early childhood education: How to help the hearing-impaired child
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The educational decisions you must make if you are the parent of a hearing-impaired or deaf child are considerably more complex than those same decisions if you have a "normal" hearing child.If you make a decision to mainstream you will be relying on the support and expertise of the teacher for the hearing impaired who will w... More..

Arts & Humanities > Classical Literature & Mythology Best books about women and mythology
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Finding books specifically devoted to the role played by women in mythology is not an easy task.Mythology in religion tends, as with most religious writing, to be masculine in its construct and though there are many significant roles played by women in the great stories and myths of our societies both ancient and modern, it i... More..

Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Online video game reviews: Farm Frenzy
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This is a PC game that you can download from Arcade Games and many other places. It costs somewhere between $13 and $40 depending on where and how you buy it. You can also download a free 60 minute trial to see for yourself if you like it enough to pay for it. I looks at first glance like a game only for children, but as you ... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Islam The rights of children as enjoined by Islam
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Like the majority of the world's religions, Islam enshrines the rights of human beings into its teaching. Islam is mindful of the needs of the vulnerable in society, and the Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h.) is often moved to entreaty his followers to take especial care of widows and orphans. In fact the Qur'an requires protection ... More..

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