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Contemplating in Cairo Vol.11
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28 Skills Every Man Should Have
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Aroma Therapy Made Easy Balancing Body, Mind & Spirit with Pure Essential Oils
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Better Living: Assessing the Space
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Makan: A Spotlight on Forgotten Culture
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NO SMOKING! NO MEN! These are the rules…
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It takes Two to Tango!! And Yes, there is a Second Love!
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Interview with a Bad Boy
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Misr Sinai selects “Temsa” as best tourism bus manufacturer to add a new value to its tourist fleet.
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Be Easy– Massari!
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Etiquette in Solving Problems
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The Heart Institute – Matters of the Heart
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Play Time: Age appropriate toys & activities for your child
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The Era of the Café
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When watching a movie, there is always that upbeat sound track that starts to play at the exact point when things start rolling positively for the hero. Well, that to me is…
A Million Dollar Pregnancy
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The Pursuit of Happiness
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As any of us gets close to the big day all we get is a deluge of wisdom about how to make your marriage successful, how to please your man and how…
The Love Affair with the Pair
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What Goes Up Must Come Down?
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A Small Guide to Welcome a NEW Family Member – Baby Making Made Easy!
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Aromatherapy Made Easy – Balancing Body, Mind & Spirit with Pure Essential Oils
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The Deweiqa Crisis – Finally Contained?
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Help! My Child was diagnosed with a Mental Health Disorder!
When a child is diagnosed with a mental health disorder, it is a frightening and confusing experience both for the child and his or her parents. During the time when parents are…
Our Divorce, Our Children
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The Myths and Realities of Sexual Health
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Memoirs of a Mom
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Air Bridge Network Debuts with Impressive Results and a Distinguished Assembly of Egyptian Businesswomen
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A Bun in the Sun!
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10 things I would do if I were the Queen of Egypt:
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Chef Osman Ghaleb promotes: “Cooking is joy, if considered an obligation, don’t do it!”
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Heavy Periods Decoded!
Some women unfortunately suffer from heavy bleeding during their menstrual period regularly; Menorrhagia is the medical term used to describe those heavy periods. Sometimes, the periods are prolonged as well; the…
Enjoy! Life after divorce
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Me, Myself and the White House!
Some women race to the altar, others race to a quiet living and some race for stardom. But when they said “ready, steady, go” these women raced for the white house!! …
Nicole Kidman – Down Under with “Australia”
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Watch your bathroom transform into a storage fiesta with style!
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Why do we all believe in Obama?
The world woke up on Wednesday November the 5th to a new leader of the “free” world; Barack Hussein Obama was elected president of the United States of America. My mum…
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While heading to the gym, you are getting ready to feel the natural flow of endorphins that will make your stay a pleasant, relaxing and rewarding experience. Unfortunately, a lot of people…
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It is true; "I am bored" is a phrase that you hear frequently among people you know, not only among people approaching forties and above, but also among late twenties and…
Are you a Strong Woman? Or a Nice Girl?
Are you a nice girl- and people often take advantage of your patience, compassion and generosity? Are you let down often because people do not treat you as well as you…
What the Movies Taught Us
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Since the early break of HIV as the world’s most fierce and feared predator, it was accompanied by various misconceptions; one of which is regarding sexual intercourse as the only route…
A Message from Egyptian Women to Egyptian Men
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Harassments’ Law in demand!
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Organic Food 101
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The Woman with the Inner Beauty Power
One day a woman went to the beauty spa, where she regularly receives a facial twice a week. As she was sitting in the waiting area, waiting for her turn, she picked…
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Aida El Kashef, daughter of the late director, Radwan El Kashef has been my friend for over 10 years now. I must say, I have never met a person so tiny yet…
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The current global financial crisis we are witnessing is the first since the Great Depression of the 1930s in terms of severity. As each day passes, the situation seems to be worsening…
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A friend of mine called me yesterday. I haven’t heard from her for several years. She got married, I got married. Each of us got children, and our new lives separated…
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Christmas Tree Lighting up Ceremony at Ramses Hilton
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The Conrad Cairo is launching its Friday brunch in Jayda. An exclusive mezzeh & dessert buffet is prepared by the talented lebanese chef Fares who brings along the Lebanese flair to his…
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Jotun Paints, one of the world’s leading producers and suppliers of paints and coatings, announced that it has completed painting the first phase of the EGP 10 billion ‘Marassi’ development, the world-class…
A Woman’s Self-Esteem
A scene in an ad of a woman in a business suit, giving a presentation, she’s calm, walking with pride, her chin up, a smile on her face and determination in…
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Think Egyptian media and you immediately think of stars like Amr Diab, Adel Imam and Yosra. Think Hollywood and immediately you think of stars like Tom Cruise, George Clooney and…
Diet Myth Revealed
It has been along time ago, since I started to hear from numerous clients, that they avoid ingesting dairy products believing that these items may hinder their tedious efforts to trim their…
Do it yourself
Those are nice pick cocktails you made from materials you have already in your home And add a very original touch to you cocktails. You need: Cork Beads Moving eyes Pipe…
Exercise Newbie? What you need to know!
So you finally decided to get your lazy behind to the gym. For many of you, the transition from couch potato to a fitness freak will only last for a…
HIStory vs HERstory
A few days ago at work one of the guys was walking around after a big fast food meal, which of course included fries and definitely its forever companion ketchup. He…
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A wise man once said, give one hour to a human being to do a task that takes five minutes, and he will wait until the last five minutes to start…
Managing Yourself = Managing Your Time
Time management is indeed as important to those who have too many tasks too do with little time, as it is to those who have too much time and little to…
PIMPLE ATTACK- How to Squeeze a Pimple Properly
We all have been there! Pimples that have been wrongfully squeezed causing a disaster bigger than the pimple! We asked a dermatologist about the “right” way to squeeze a pimple. Here are…
To Go or Not To Go?
I woke up one day to find most of my friends had disappeared. I panicked and ran everywhere to find out what had happened."Don’t worry”, I was told. "They’re OK. They’ve just…
Valuing Yourself
The Second Basic Principle for Mental Fitness Last time we had the chance to discuss the other basic principle for mental fitness which is "recognizing that one can…
The challenge of advertising to kids today
The challenge of advertising to kids today They may be vulnerable and innocent but rest assured they are bullies… What do you call a customer who wants to buy everything…
Is it Bettering or Changing?
What is the Difference between Bettering and Changing? To Better is a positive attitude but to Change is a negative attitude To Better shows your power of acceptance To Change shows…
Back to School
Summer is filled with travel, gatherings, and…well, FUN! For kids, summer is basically that part of the year where they have no homework, no bedtime and no tests; this means a…
Devil in Disguise – To give or not to give?
A girl I know was preparing for her marriage last year and what a shock did she receive. I am about to tell you her story but there are some…
DUMPED-but Alright!
Everyone hurts – whether they show it or not. In many ways – big or small – we are all offended one way or another every day of our lives. The…
A Genuine Fast Cleanses the Body, Mind and Soul
Abstaining from food – fasting -is the dearest thing done throughout history. Your body needs a rest with each night’s sleep. Your organs work hard and good health doesn’t come cheap. This…
Pamper your hair after a long Summer!
Summer is over and all we have left is some dry hair and split ends after extensive sun bathing and salt water. With the season’s changing give your hair a treat…
MORE THAN LIP SERVICE – How to apply lipstick properly
Exfoliate and moisturize your lipsWhen you exfoliate your face don’t forget to pay attention to the lips. Exfoliate them gently using a toothbrush and a mild exfoliator. Apply a lip balm daily…
Personal Economics
13 Simple Money Saving Tips Economics, whether that of a state or of a single individual boils down to one basic thing in the end; how to allocate limited resources…
Raped & Blamed…
Once upon a time, he saw her walking down the street. He checked her out and she appealed to him. He ran out of patience, followed her to an area…
Smile for a While
"Wait, don’t ask that guy, but ask Ammar", that’s what I found myself telling my when he was about to order something to drink from a passing-by waiter while we…
Life on the Streets – Street Children in Egypt
By Mona Fat Seeing children playing, having fun, affectionately cuddled in their parents protective embrace with no care whatsoever in the world, watching children even being difficult and giving their parents…
best 10 changing looks
Madonna She is the Diva of Pop and has been a fashion icon for decades now. Madonna is a Chameleon par excellence and always manages to be the most changing…
10 things we hate about Egypt!
Here are some of the habits which bug us: Driving The number one nightmare for every living soul at all times is driving through the streets in Egypt. We are a…
Buried Secrets
Buried Secrets, screened in the narrative competition at the MEIFF in Abu Dhabi last October, is Tunisian cinema at its finest, a dark fairy tale that tells the story of oppression, tyranny…
Dear Man
Mirror … mirror on the wall, Who’s that girl standing tall? Mirror … mirror on the wall, Who’s to hold me when I fall? Mirror … mirror on the wall, Why are…
From Interviewee to Potential Hire
Last time I left you waiting in the hall for your interviewer or escort to take you to the interview. Be calm; put your mobile phone onto ‘silent’ mode. Hopefully, you have…
Koossy Says… Why Do People Think they Can Change their Partner?
The idea that one can pick and choose the characteristics they like best in their partner and try to change those they don’t like seems to be a very common one these…
Please Meet Possessiveness!
Think about your partner for a second; do you think you are giving them enough space? Or it would make them a little happier if you were okay with him going away…
EGYPT – It grows on you
What you are about to read are just a few random things I noticed in this country, some I love and some I hate but what I can say for sure is…
5 basic tips for designing your garden
Designing or re-designing your plot can be really daunting if it is something you have never done before. It does not need to be taxing and should be really enjoyable. Here are…
Heliopolis
Abdullah narrates the story of contemporary Egypt that he sees and feels in a simple and sincere manner reflected by the parallel lives of five different young people who are supposedly in…
Menna Shalaby – La Femme Fatale du Cinema
Femme Fatale meets tomboy is how I would describe Menna Shalaby, who is equal parts angelically beautiful and daringly bold.Menna Shalaby is a household name that fills cinemas and living room couches…
Not only Scheherazade tells a story…
Yousri Nasrallah’s “Ehky ya Scheherazade” exposes the maladies of the double standard society of contemporary Egypt that dictates the human relations between men and women. Through Heba, portrayed by Mona Zaki, a…
5 Traps to Avoid in the Pre-Wedding Stress
5 Things a BRIDE-to-be should definitely NOT do: Don’t make your bridesmaids wear silly dresses. Yes, they love you but that is no reason to make them look like losers just…
Contemplating in Cairo – Vol. 13
This city is intense. It’s full of vigor and is poisonous all at once. It is where we rejoice and where we feel bitter, where we love the crowded streets and hate…
From Lovey Dovey to Yucky…
By the time you swear you’re his, Shivering and sighing, And he vows his passion is Infinite, undying – Lady, make note of this: One of you is lying. – Dorothy Parker…
“Osteoporosis”: The Silent Disease and Natural Ways of Possible Prevention
What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is defined as the lowering of bone mass density within the body. It is Often referred to as the “silent disease,” osteoporosis usually progresses without obvious signs or…
Kids: The Forgotten Casualties of Divorce
Although it is not easy to decide to marry someone and spend the rest of your life with that person, the decision to end a marriage is beyond words. It is one of…
Exercise during Pregnancy
Regular exercise builds bones and muscles, gives you energy, and keeps you healthy. It is just as important when you are pregnant. Exercise during pregnancy can help prepare you for labour and childbirth.…
Behind the scenes with Hassan Mahfouz
One of these young professionals is Hassan Mahfouz, media producer, currently working on the crew of Sherif Arafa’s “Lahazat Harega”, the Egyptian version of “Emergency Room” in its second season. How did…
Men After Divorce: To Date or Not to Date?
The effects of divorce can virtually change every aspect of a person’s life. Studies have shown that a typical man needs 3-5 years to get over a divorce and heal before he…
Should You Marry a Mama’s Boy?
I have several female friends who are emotionally involved or married to “mama’s boys”. What exactly is a “mama’s boy” you ask? Families in this part of the world treat their boys…
everyone is talking about..Ashraf Hamdy
Waking up to watch Ashraf Hamdi on OTV has been like morning coffee for many housewives cuddling in their sofa’s to watch their favorite TV show with its charismatic presenter, but here…
Dear Man
Dear MAN (July 2008) With the power of my thoughts I summoned youand with a blink I made you vanish. On a dark trip your spirit shall wanderand as it gets darker…
Contraceptive Jungle Part III Which Contraception Should I Use?
Intrauterine contraceptive device, sterilization and emergency contraception. I will discuss the intrauterine contraceptive device as there are many myths surrounding its use. I will go through sterilization which is a permanent…
Lifestyle: the way you live
Lifestyle: the way you live Assessing your lifestyle can be revealing and surprising. You may not realize how much time you actually spend in your home. If you have small children it’s…
All you need to know about MASSAGE!
All you need to know about MASSAGE! We all like massage in one way or the other but how much do you really know about the different types of massages?…
Behind every great Red Bull Flying Bull is a greater woman leading the way!
Behind every great Red Bull Flying Bull is a greater woman leading the way! Every child dreams about flying and while growing up he/she realizes that this is impossible and quits…