Rice condemns ruling against Ayman Nour's health release
CAIRO: US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice condemned the final verdict against opposition leader Ayman Nour and hoped the court would positively oversee the appeal, but experts believe US intervention…
The environment finally gets a mideast TV channel
Our volatile region often manages to overshadow all other concerns, but while we're dodging bullets and ducking bombs, something else threatens us all.The precarious global environmental situation is no secret.…
SCI TECH SCENE: Study debunks full-moon injury beliefs
Ever whacked your thumb with a hammer, or wrenched your back after lifting a heavy box, and blamed the full moon? It s a popular notion, but there s no…
SCI TECH SCENE: Car wars: 'Forza' outclasses competition
Just a few years ago, it was somewhat of a surprise when a NASCAR driver said he used video games to get ready for real-life races. Nowadays, virtual racing is…
HEALTH MATTERS: Take a stroll to the coffee shop
I've decided to take a long walk down to the coffee shop. You might wander why I have abandoned my car in favor of the hazardous city pavements. Well, according…
TRAVEL: Jog, hike or bike the Appian Way in Rome
In ancient times, chariot-racing was a favorite spectator sport along the Via Appia Antica, the old Appian Way.Today, watching joggers and bikers might be the 21st century equivalent for visitors…
Burnout: recognizing the signs and effective treatment
Do you have little enthusiasm for life? Have you become more cynical of late? Has your productivity gone down recently?These are just a few of the warning symptoms which signal…
COFFEE TALK: Clashes and crashes
"He's become a millionaire! screamed Hani to Waleed.I looked up from my coffee space out to find a group of young men in the far corner having what seemed to…
Why people have sex: It feels good
After exhaustively compiling a list of the 237 reasons why people have sex, researchers found that young men and women get intimate for mostly the same motivations. It s more…
WEEKLY STOCK REVIEW: Real Estate companies lead the increased activities
CAIRO: Transactions on the Cairo and Alexandria Stock Exchanges (Case) were boosted this week, thanks to the hefty participation of Arab and foreign buyers and sellers.Case30 index gained 0.2 percent…