9 easy tips for improving your vacation photos
My shoe boxes of travel photographs bring back memories of the pictures that got away. Mom in Paris in springtime, except the Eiffel Tower is sticking out of her head…
Greening of fashion at Milan men’s shows
Italy's fashion giants embraced green themes and eco-chic at the men's shows in Milan last week, laying grass on walkways and wrapping models in eco-friendly fabrics and plant and animal…
Lifestyle Highlight: Nuniz handbags take on a summer theme
What could state a lazy summer afternoon in Egypt more loudly than wicker chairs upholstered in muted beiges or with linen pillows thrown on top? The local handbag brand Nuniz…
A holiday jaunt in the heart of the city
I found myself roped into quasi-bridesmaid duties last May when a friend was getting married. She was having guests from out of town stay at the Fairmont Nile City hotel…
THE REEL ESTATE: Toys, memories and the end of the story
“Toy Story,” Pixar’s first full-length feature, came out in Egypt as I was celebrating my 13th birthday. Back then, I was pretty much a fanboy, savoring the latest actioners from…
Sports Talk: Keep out
What is so bad about French President Nicolas Sarkozy wanting to know what happened to his team in South Africa? FIFA views Sarkozy as going too far. But this is…
Media work to bring Africa’s first W.Cup to Africans
JOHANNESBURG: It's a four-and-a-half-hour flight or a three-day drive to get from Uganda to the World Cup in South Africa. Combine that with ticket prices of $80 (€65) apiece for…
The World Cup, Paraguay, recovery and exercise physiology
Paraguay faces a major challenge in their quarter final match against Spain. Not only are they playing a formidable opponent considered a title contender, they will also have to deal…
FIFA gives Nigeria 48 hours to reverse ban
JOHANNESBURG: Football governing body FIFA on Friday gave Nigeria just under two days to reverse its decision to ban the national football team from international matches following its poor showing…
Spain goes for historic win in WCup quarterfinals
JOHANNESBURG: Spain coach Vicente del Bosque believes his players are ready to make history: They can start by winning a World Cup quarterfinal for the first time. Surprisingly, Spain has…
