Susan’s eldest daughter had her birthday on March 18th. They celebrated the oldest daughter’s birthday in a big way this year. It was possible because Susan won big online, so she wanted to spoil her daughter with something special. That’s why gifted her daughter a car for her birthday. ‘My […]
Turns out, the answer may be yes – depending on the kind of weight loss support they’re giving you. Some friends may offer you help in losing weight, while others could be sabotaging your efforts. You get a lot from your friendships. Social connection. Shared history. Often a good laugh. But […]
A saunas’ dry heat (which can get as high as 185°F) has profound effects on the body. Skin temperature soars to about 104°F within minutes. The average person will pour out a pint of sweat during a short stint in a sauna. The pulse rate jumps by 30% or more, allowing the […]
The Sinai Peninsula has been a place of refuge for thousands of years. Prophets, nomads, exiles, conquerors, pilgrims and beachcombers alike have all left their footprints in the shifting desert sands. Historical crossroads During the Pharaonic Era, Sinai fuelled elaborate building campaigns by providing precious quantities of turquoise, gold and copper. Acting […]
Ramadan Mubarak! The Islamic holy month of Ramadan falls during the ninth month of the Muslim calendar, and it’s a time of spiritual reflection and involves fasting during daylight hours. If you’re planning on travelling to a Muslim-majority region during this time, you’re in for an utterly fascinating experience. In […]
It’s no surprise that bustling, chaotic Cairo, the largest urban area in the Middle East, is home to an extraordinary variety of good grub, from buzzing street food stalls to cosmopolitan fine dining. No matter whether your meal budget is E£3 or E£300, Cairo’s local restaurants are a must-stop on […]
I attended last week’s opening of Intel’s big new Autonomous Driving Lab in Silicon Valley, and it is an impressive effort. One of the most interesting parts is that the garage in the lab was built for a past CEO of the firm Intel acquired in order to challenge for […]
When pop princess Britney Spears needs a pick-me-up, she turns to a popular energy drink for a quick boost. Red Bull mixed with apple juice, she has said, “really pumps me up.” And that’s the idea. Highly caffeinated energy drinks – such as Red Bull, Go-Fast! and Monster – market […]
sential, a company founded by Andy Rubin, the “father of Android,” on Tuesday pulled off the wraps on a new high-end smartphone. The Essential Phone, priced at US$699, includes radios for connecting to all major U.S. carriers. The unit has an almost edge-to-edge display (there’s a bit of bezel at […]
We all know that we should tailor our cover letter to each company, show our enthusiasm for the role, include real-life examples of our accomplishments, and double (or triple) check everything we write for spelling and grammar mistakes. But what else are we missing as we’re going to craft this important piece […]