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…
'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…
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…
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,…
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…
Pamper yourself at Mandera Spa
A quite haven on the second floor of the JW Marriot, Mandera Spa welcomes visitors ready to be pampered. From my hotel room I searched through the spa booklet for…
Egypt will be oxygen to global economy, says Rachid
CAIRO: "If you are in a good mood and enjoying your time, then leave now because what I'm going to say won't leave you in a good mood, this is…
Somali pirates can divert maritime routes away from Suez Canal
CAIRO: Last week, the Egyptian ship Al Mansoura was freed after being seized for ransom in September by pirates. The ship was hijacked by 30 Somali pirates, who demanded a…
Confessions of a (M)ad Man: Where am I?
I noted, with interest, this week that the group of tourists who were kidnapped in Southern Egypt relied on GPS to inform authorities of their exact location which contributed greatly…
Beating inflation and sustaining growth are key, says Euromoney director Banks
CAIRO: Amid the financial storm pelting the world economy towards recession, Egypt's economy appears to be undergoing a more enduring stance, says regional director for the Euromoney Conferences."Economically, this is…