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Internet use may cut depression in elderly

work--300Spending time on-line has the potential to ward off depression among retirees, particularly among those who live alone, according to new research.

Internet use reduced the probability of a depressed state by 33 per cent among the study sample, researchers said. “Retired persons are a population of interest, particularly because one mechanism by which Internet use may affect depression is to counter the effects of isolation and lonelin...

No worries about budget! Easter Decoration Ideas

easter-decoration640Easter and any signs of blooming-chirping which are associated with it are much more welcomed. And with Easter fast approaching you might want to add a festive touch to your house for the holiday. These easy Easter decoration ideas can add a sweet touch to any home. You shouldn't spend a lot of money, as these ideas are really budget-friendly.

1. Outdoor Easter eggs tree

Birangona women: ‘Tell the world our story’

When writer and actor Leesa Gazi was 17, her father told her a story that would leave an indelible mark. He said that after the end of the 1971 war – the war that gave Bangladesh its independence from Pakistan – he crossed paths with a convoy of trucks full of women. These were the women people had been whispering about, the ones captured from their village homes and interred in rape camps, most having witnessed the death of their family members. He saw hundreds and hundreds of them, standing up in those trucks as they were finally freed, and this was one of the abiding images he carried with him as his country took its first steps into nationhood.

Life on the streets, but to accept

When Ashraful decided he wanted a better education, he didn’t realize that it would drive him away from his family and lead him to a life on the streets, selling newspapers for a pittance just to get by. Ashraful knew what he wanted in life — a better education. And for the then 14-year-old, that opportunity lay in the busy metropolis of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. street lifeFilled with hope and determination, Ashraful left his family and the village he’d known his whole...

Bangladesh faces less Islamic terrorism than India, Pakistan

Bangladesh has much less of an Islamic terrorism problem than India and Pakistan but it also has Islamic political parties and these are becoming more of a problem. While most Bangladeshis are hostile to Islamic terrorism, a growing number back the Islamic politicians. The reason can be summed up in one word; corruption. The two largest secular political parties are notoriously corrupt and have been for decades. The secular politicians talk about eliminating corruption but never do anything about it. The Islamic politicians are seen as (and generally are, for the most part) less corrupt.

Want to look great on photographs

good-profile-shots Want to know secret tips and tricks for looking great in every photo? Today we’re on a journey to discovering the secrets to look perfect in photographs. You don’t have to be a famous model or celeb and you don’t have to be perfectly beautiful to take a perfect picture. There are many experts who have created a set of useful tips that we can follow and always have awesome photos. 1. Look above the lens of the camera I learned this trick from a professional photographer several years ago. She told me to look slightly above the lens of the camera instead of straight into t...
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