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Wednesday 7 June 2006 (10 Jumada al-Ula 1427)

Last Man Standing


 
He's known as “Uncle” Hasan, the last standing traditional construction craftsman in Jeddah. This 78-year-old craftsman has played a key role in about 60 percent of the recent restorations... Full Story


Letters That Shaped the World

John Man is a historian. His book, Alpha Beta, sheds light on the history of alphabets and their role in shaping modern civilization. Books about the history of languages are usually not very interesting.... Full Story


Candles


 
One may well wonder why candles are so popular all over the world. In fact they have never been as popular. They are found almost everywhere: In hotels, restaurants, homes, shops, spas, beauty parlors,... Full Story




Truthfulness

Truthfulness is a must in you And that’s a good sign from you Truthfulness can be heart breaking Truthfulness can be heart rejoins itself Truthfulness doesn’t hurt or sting Truthfulness... Full Story


Pakistan School Exhibition

The Pakistan International School in Jeddah held an art and science exhibition last week that brought Kashmir into the spotlight of Jeddah society. Hundreds of visitors attended the exhibition, which... Full Story


Venetian Handmade Glass


 
"If I had one of these chandeliers in my house, I’d probably dress up, grab a glass of juice and enjoy the view,” said one of the guests at the opening day of the ‘Murano Artistic Glass Exhibition,’... Full Story


A New Generation Is Coming


 
Hind Ottmani looks like you might imagine a sharp, 24-year-old Moroccan woman might look, but the youth and women’s representative to the World Economic Forum on the Middle East surprises you with... Full Story


Mind Your Manners

Today's etiquette topic is: Proper Table (burp) Manners. I have here a letter from Jean Gerdes, who teaches Family and Consumer Science to 6th-graders at the Donegal Middle School in Marietta,... Full Story


A Healthy Plate of Food

It is always a good idea to think in terms of good health rather than being obsessed with body shape. Your first thought should be to treat your body with the greatest of respect - no amount of money... Full Story


Housewives Back With New Secrets!

Eva Longoria, Desperate Housewives always fashionable Gabrielle was last seen marching onto a soccer field in wobbly high heels for a confrontational scene with her John (Jesse Metcalfe) who plays... Full Story


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