UNICEF to launch world hand-washing day
GENEVA: The simple act of washing hands could save thousands of children s lives every day, mostly in Asia and Africa, the United Nations said on Tuesday, the eve of…
Temptations : Welcome your baby
I received an invitation to join the group "Temptations on Facebook a few days back, and without checking what it is I clicked the reject button. But the next day,…
Accessorize from head to toe in Fall 08 fashion
Is the fall's cool weather tempting you to pull out your oversized coat from last season's collection? Are you just dying to start wearing you D&G wide patent leather black…
'Dead Space,' 'Silent Hill' deliver the chills
WASHINGTON: Like Christmas season, the Halloween season seems to get longer every year. My local grocery store starts selling Halloween candy the day after Labor Day, and costumes have been…
Japan's Sharp introduces LCD TVs with built-in Blu-ray (AFP)
Japan s Sharp Corp. on Wednesday launched what it billed as the world s first liquid crystal display television with a built-in next-generation Blu-ray DVD recorder.The latest in Sharp s…
Different Workshops offered by Shorouk Bookstores:
1- "Whose School? Children will read a book about schools, and every child will draw a picture of the best thing they like in their schools.Friday Oct. 24Time: 5-7 pm2-…
Handmade: discover the artist in you
Whether you are looking for a new hobby or shopping for the perfect gift for a loved one, Handmade is the place for you. In addition to its unique merchandise,…
Brain's reaction to yummy food may predict weight
WASHINGTON: Drink a milkshake and the pleasure center in your brain gets a hit of happy - unless you re overweight. It sounds counterintuitive. But scientists who watched young women…
Rebels absent from Darfur peace conference
KHARTOUM: Sudan's president opened a conference on the Darfur conflict Thursday with a call for a national vision for peace in the desert region, though his rebel foes were absent…
Iran and Iceland lose UN Security Council election
UNITED NATIONS: Iran, a country under UN. sanctions, and Iceland, which has been battered by the recent credit crisis, failed Friday to win nonpermanent seats on the powerful UN Security…
