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13 Inventions You Didn’t Know Came From Pakistan

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By   Siobhan Harmer   Although Pakistan was only established in August 1947, there is a rich history of science and culture within its borders. From useful computer viruses to a generator that runs entirely on water, Pakistan is the motherland of numerous inventions that have changed the world! The Brain – Chip Connection Biomedical engineer and faculty member of the University of Calgary’s Hotchkiss Brain Institute Dr Naweed Syed is the first scientist to successfully connect a silicon chip to the human brain. The silicon chip, which was created in 2004, has lead to a variety of biomedical breakthroughs, including reversing memory loss and helping amputees to control their artificial limbs. The Pleuroperitoneal Shunt Dr Syed Amjab Hussein of Peshawar was the first to invent the pleuroperitoneal shunt, a surgically implanted catheter used to treat pleural effusions in cancer patients. Once implanted, the catheter delivers fluid, which has built up b

GET SALTED: THE LATEST SKINCARE TREATMENT TO TRY

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  Beauty insiders are buzzing about the rejuvenating benefits of salt therapy. By Emily Dudding Apr 28, 2015 Tom Schirmacher I lie completely naked under a plastic dome while a tiny machine pumps microscopic particles of pharmaceutical-grade salt into the air. I can't see it or smell it—it's only when I lick my hand and taste the salt film that I'm sure something is happening. It's my first time on a dry-salt bed, but I may be hooked. While nutritionists pepper us with dire warnings about the health risks of eating too much salt, salt aficionados of an entirely different breed are touting the little crystals as a cure for asthma and allergies, a boost to the immune system, and a way to increase athletic endurance and even to add a glow to your complexion. The secret? Skip the shaker in favor of inhaling the "Salt has incredible qualities," says Ulle Pukk, a cofounder of the  Salt Therapy Associatio

جنرل صاحب ذرا بچ کے !

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وسعت اللہ خان بی بی سی اردو ڈاٹ کام، کراچی 7 اگست 2015 شیئر جیسے ہی ہوش سنبھالا دادی نے پہلی کہانی سنائی: ’بہت دنوں کی بات ہے کسی ملک میں ایک بادشاہ حکومت کرتا تھا۔۔۔‘ جب حرف پہچاننے لگا تو بچوں کے رسالے میں پہلی ہی کہانی یہ پڑھی: ’ایک دفعہ کا ذکر ہے ایران پر ایک عادل بادشاہ کی حکمرانی تھی۔۔۔‘ مسجد میں ابا کے ساتھ پہلا قدم رکھا تو منبر پر بیٹھے مولوی صاحب کا یہ جملہ سب سے پہلے کانوں سے ٹکرایا: ’بے شک وہ سات آسمانوں اور سات زمینوں کا شہنشاہ کہ جس کے سامنے اس جہان کے تمام بادشاہ سجدہ ریز ہیں۔۔۔‘ ماں کو جب لاڈ آتا تو کہتی: ’تم تو میرے شہزادے ہو ۔۔۔‘ محلے میں کوئی بابا کوئی عجیب و غریب بات کرتا تو فوراً کوئی نوجوان لقمہ دیتا: ’بزرگو تسی وی نرے بادشاہ ہو ۔۔۔‘ کسی کی سخاوت یا فضول خرچی کا ذکر مقصود ہوتا تو یہ سننے کو ملتا: ’اس کا کیا پوچھتے ہو میاں اس نے تو بادشاہوں والی طبیعت پائی ہے۔‘ کیا ہمارے آدھے سے زائد لطائف بادشاہوں اور درباروں سے منسوب نہیں؟ ہمارے روزمرہ میں کیا شاہ و گدا، شہ کا مصاحب، شہ مات، امیرِ شہر، شاہ پرست، شاہی ٹکڑے، شاہی مرغ چھولے، شاہی باورچی، معجونِ

25 Legitimate Work-From-Home Jobs

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We live in tough times. Those who are not unemployed are under-employed. Many people agonize between taking a second job and family time. My goal is to share with you some legitimate work-from-home jobs that will allow you to earn extra income for your family from the comfort of your own home on your schedule. If you are looking to find your own freelance writing jobs sites like  Elance  and Odesk  have thousands of writing jobs posted. Or if you decide to stick with the corporate world, here are some  job sites to help you find a job . Many of these examples I have personally used to add extra income to my household when needed. I am not going to focus on starting an online business in this post (although, for the diligent there is money to be made in blogging , Adsense, creating your own products,  selling on Ebay , and affiliate sales.) Instead, I want to introduce to you a few reputable