COFFEE TALK: Victims of circumstance
"Look man, I told you Cilantro will not work when we come without girls; no one is coming to take our order, Islam complained to his friend.Mohamed picked up his…
Cell phone headaches all in the mind
Exposure to the radiofrequency fields generated by mobile phones does not cause head pain or increase blood pressure, according to a Norwegian study. Instead, people who experience such symptoms do…
A colorful way of releasing pent up aggression
"All people who come here are peaceful to begin with, Wisam Ibrahim says, "then they begin to play, and a transformation occurs. Quite. Running, aiming and firing at moving targets…
A place to brighten your soul
Wandering around Mohandiseen, you may come across a shop with a name that immediately captures your attention. "Ashakana: The Soul Shop has a wooden exterior, with a cozy, warm interior.…
SCI TECH SCENE: Astronauts try new shuttle simulator
Associated Press Nearly 40 astronauts on last week became the first to ride aboard a NASA tourist attraction that recreates a ride aboard the space shuttle, complete with the deep…
That fizzy feeling, and the lure of soft drinks
Since he was a child, Mohanad, now 23, has been addicted to different types of soda, sometimes consuming several liters a day. Little did he know that one day this…
HEALTH MATTERS: Sexual healing
Marvin Gaye was right, it is good for usA celebration of human pleasure, our senses and often our souls, sex is an all-encompassing act that also happens to confer many…
People's Assembly accused of double standards
CAIRO: The People s Assembly (PA) is accused of double standards when dealing with PA members affiliated with the National Democratic Party (NDP) and those belonging to opposition parties and…
Court examines unconstitutionality of amendments
CAIRO: The Supreme Constitutional Court is looking at a lawsuit filed by lawyer Mohsen Bahnasy accusing the referendum on the constitutional amendments that took place last March of being unconstitutional.Bahnasy…
Egypt court denies opposition leader's bid for freedom
CAIRO: Administrative court rejected on Thursday opposition leader Ayman Nour s latest bid to be released from prison on medical grounds, despite his claims that his health has worsened since…
