Cairo University professors to receive 125 percent increase in allowance
CAIRO: Teaching staff and other employees of Cairo University will receive increased allowances, the official news agency MENA reported Friday while a Cairo University faculty member questioned how the raises…
Editorial: Egyptians in a hostage situation
The strange abduction case that's kept journalists busy since Monday is yet another example of how, in a reflection of the Egyptian government's attitude, even criminals take the Egyptian citizen…
With a Grain of Salt: Forgiveness
Shahbour Zahdi from Iran sent me an email saying that Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmedinejad, during a press conference this week, was asked about the recent proposal of an Israeli cabinet…
Confessions of a (M)ad Man: Enemas of the state AKA bad boys, bad boys.what WE gonna do?
People are simple creatures who do complex things. That's what makes them so hard to figure out. Working in advertising (or the media, in general) is a great way to…
Breaking the fast one last time
After a month of fasting, praying and spiritual awakening, Muslims all over the world celebrate Eid El Fitr. Eid is a word derived from the Arabic word yaood, meaning returns,…
HEALTH MATTERS: Inhaler lung drugs tied to heart problems, deaths
Inhaler drugs used by millions of people with emphysema and bronchitis may slightly raise the risk for heart attacks and even death, a study suggests. The results aren t conclusive…
Debuts for Egypt, Taiwan designers in fashion week
An Egyptian designer will be showing for the first time in the Paris ready-to-wear collections for next summer, which kick off at the weekend.Other newcomers making their debut in the…
Ramadan: generosity, compassion, and gratitude
"You came to Cairo at an odd time - a statement of sympathy from fellow foreigners who've lived in the Middle East for a while, expressed upon my arrival in…
A sumptuous three-course meal
Spaghetti with Shrimp and CorianderIngredients1 pack spaghetti, 500 g1 kg shrimp, medium size½ cup corn oil 2 medium red peppers, cut into thin strips½ cup peanuts2/3 cup orange juice4 tbsp…
Sci-tech: New 'Buzz!' games offer game show fun
LOS ANGELES: Judging by the decades worth of reactions from the folks prompted to Come on down! on The Price is Right, joining a game show is super fun. Sony…
