Society
Children’s corner: Building blocks
September 24, 2010
Children’s corner: Building blocks
You can learn more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation, or so…
Winemaking in the Middle East: Lebanon
September 20, 2010
Winemaking in the Middle East: Lebanon
In an region where Islam prevails, winemaking can be a failing trade. It's well-known that Muslims are prohibited from drinking,…
Children’s corner: Making pizza
September 17, 2010
Children’s corner: Making pizza
After a long week of working late – stressful schedules, traffic, and the usual annoyances that make up life in…
A healthy lunch box for the new school year
September 17, 2010
A healthy lunch box for the new school year
As kids head back to school, parents should bear in mind some healthy advice to help their children stay focused…
London cabs in Cairo
September 15, 2010
London cabs in Cairo
The landscape of Cairo transportation services has widened in the past couple of years, with yellow cabs and white taxis…
Eid hotspots: Where to enjoy while stuck in Cairo
September 7, 2010
Eid hotspots: Where to enjoy while stuck in Cairo
While some are lucky enough to travel to the Red Sea bungalows or sandy beaches of the North Coast during…
Ramadan mercy tables: A disappearing tradition?
September 1, 2010
Ramadan mercy tables: A disappearing tradition?
Egypt's rahman , or 'mercy,' tables are more of a cultural phenomenon than a religious one. The tables, seen all…
Government restrictions hail a dark Ramadan
August 24, 2010
Government restrictions hail a dark Ramadan
Several recent government initiatives to address the growing electricity crisis involve bans on decorative lights on buildings, in streets, and…
Card games: A favorite Ramadan pastime
August 19, 2010
Card games: A favorite Ramadan pastime
They come out of their boxes around this time of the year. Dusty, old, and cranky, like bears waking up…