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Sunday 26 October 2008 (25 Shawwal 1429)

The soy controversy

Due to the recent soy controversy and my readers’ inquiries about the bean, I feel impelled to throw light on this issue. Strange enough, it is always the very same story circulating around via e-mail... Full Story


How do I start to lose weight?

The first step toward losing weight is to accept that you are overweight — that the scales are working — that your dress hasn’t shrunk in the wash — and that the roll around your stomach is real. You... Full Story


Crusty just got crustier

Tucked away in Khalidiya in the Rawdah District is Crusty, the latest arrival on the cafe/bakery scene in Jeddah. A Viennese café would probably be a more appropriate way to describe Crusty — in German... Full Story




Sidelights: Tower-ing trickery

JEDDAH: When it comes to deception and trickery there could be nothing worse than this one. A Saudi young man fooled an expatriate by offering him a communication tower for SR2,500. The expatriate... Full Story


Who is Le Clezio?

The Swedish Academy which awards the Nobel Prize for Literature has accustomed us, over the past years, to its policy of selecting unexpected or controversial writers. This year’s choice, however,... Full Story


With ‘focus’ on growth, SRPC achieves another milestone

JEDDAH: Saudi Research & Publishing Company (SRPC) yesterday added another feather in its cap with the launch of a new illustrated magazine — New Focus. “The magazine aims to provide all information... Full Story


Land of hidden treasures

Imagine if you could break free from life's daily routine and work pressure to go to the perfect getaway for a few days of relaxation and rejuvenation, golf, enchanting forest walks and time close... Full Story


Ambassador’s message

Today marks the 4,340th Anniversary of the National Foundation Day of the Republic of Korea. On this occasion I would like to convey my sincere greetings to the friendly people of the Kingdom of Saudi... Full Story