Muslims begin holy month of Ramadan

September 12 (Wednesday) – In several countries, Muslims begin marking the holy month of Ramadan.

"Ramadan is the month during which the Quran was revealed, providing guidance for the people, clear teachings, and the statute book. Those of you who witness this month shall fast therein. Those who are ill or traveling may substitute the same number of other days. Allah wishes for you convenience, not hardship, that you may fulfill your obligations, and to glorify Allah for guiding you, and to express your appreciation."[2:185]

Ramadan is derived from an Arabic word for intense heat and scorched ground and shortness of rations. In the ninth month of the Muslim calendar when the full moon appears, the Ramadan fast begins.

The Islamic holiday of Eid'l Fitr marks the end of the fasting period of Ramadan and the first day of the following month, after another new moon has been sighted. Eid'l Fitr means the Festival of Breaking the Fast, a special celebration is made.

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June 2007 Nursing Licensure Examination Result

Complete list of Results of June 2007 Nurse Licensure Examination


To view results, right-click on the links below and save the PDF file to your local drive.

Nursing Licensure(SCHOOLS RANKING)

• Nursing Licensure(A to C)
• Nursing Licensure(D toK)
• Nursing Licensure(L to Z)

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World's Tallest Horse?

Niota, Tennessee -- This place could soon have the honor of having the record of having the world’s tallest horse, Tina.


As of to date, Radar a Belgian from Texas, which stands six feet, seven and a half inches (6’7 ½”)tall holds Guinness World Record for the Tallest Living Horse.

Tina, an English Shire stands six feet, four inches tall (6’4”). 2 ½ inches shorter than Radar but she is only 3 years old and still growing, while Radar is already eight years old.

July 28 was the scheduled time by representatives of the Guinness World Records to measure Tina. Record is still pending.
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Friday the 13th

Today is Friday and also the 13th day of the month. Therefore, today is Friday the 13th.

Friday the 13th is believed and considered as bad luck. This superstitious belief exists from different traditions and different parts of the world.

The fear of Friday the 13th is called paraskavedekatriaphobia or friggatriskaidekaphobia. The fear of number 13 is called triskaidekaphobia.

This fear of Friday the 13th affects the life of a number of people. Thinking that this will bring them bad luck. Others are afraid to get up from bed, go out, do some hard work, or even use sharp objects to avoid mishaps.

For others, it is just one of those days and nothing to be afraid of. But there’s nothing wrong if we try to be careful in whatever we do.

Take Care!

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