Egyptian wins new EU-funded press freedom award
BEIRUT: Egyptian journalist Dina Abdel-Mooti Darwich on Friday became the first winner of a new EU-funded press freedom award commemorating slain Lebanese writer Samir Kassir. Darwich, 35, took the top…
Like it or not
When San Francisco s Barry Bonds hit his 715th career home run last week to move past the legendary Babe Ruth into second place on the all-time list, more than…
A different Toon
http://www.jibjab.com/Brothers Gregg and Evan Spiridellis founded Jibjab in 1998 and since then have been among the foremost purveyors of web-based satirical animation. They reached the height of their fame in…
Fashion and celebrities intertwined
CAIRO: For many years the fashion industry has worked closely with celebrities in the entertainment field and other glamorous professions. At some points, it is not clear whether celebrities set…
Present and Tense: Pink warriors
My loyalties have been put to the test once again. Amnesty International has called me to corroborate the recent arrests of bloggers and the alleged sexual abuse of at least…
Mortgages on the increase
Reforms to improve mortgage process designed to boost investmentsCAIRO: By March 2006, 490 mortgage loans worth a total of LE 178 million had been granted by the two sole mortgage…
Gym mythology
It's time to separate fact from fiction and understand the truth about gym mythsCAIRO: Myths come from various "trustworthy sources. Fitness magazines, gym rats and supplement and equipment companies are…
Glam careers
The exciting, innovative jobs common in the local marketCAIRO: Let's face it; all jobs are not created equal. While every job comes with its perks and drawbacks, some are just…
Analysis: A dysfunctional opposition
CAIRO: Thursday's protest was, by all accounts, a protest about a protest about a protest. The demonstration raised a lot of questions that must be answered in order for the…
More Sinai bombings suspects detained
CAIRO: Egyptian security forces have arrested two men wanted in connection with a spate of deadly attacks in the Sinai region over the past two years, the official MENA news…
