أرشيف July, 2004

Change Begins With U

30 July 2004

Many of us have gone through a lot of bad experiences, and many others are facing more and more problems in their lives. They lose hope, start blaming the ones around them and start behaving really mean, making their lives even worse.A famous saying says: “The only thing in the world you can change is [...]

Make Your Life Toxic-Free

30 July 2004

You do a lot to keep your family healthy, but you may not have considered all the potential dangers of toxic chemicals in your surroundings. Toxic chemicals can be found in virtually all creatures and in all environments. An estimated 1,000 new chemicals enter the market every year, in addition to the tens of thousands [...]

Lesson Of The Day

29 July 2004

“I have no connections, no money, no talent, no experience, no looks and no luck. I only have my brain and my determination. I wouldn’t count on the first too much, but with the second I’m sure I’ll figure out a way to make my dreams come true.” – a university colleague.

At 13:30

29 July 2004

After a very nice and light summer last month –relatively speaking- I can say the serious Tunisian summer has just begun But still it’s a lot cooler than last year. Thank God for that. There is a nice refreshing breeze after 18:30. But my problem is in me actually. I finish work at 13:30, the [...]

Track Your Child With A Cellphone ;)

29 July 2004

Parents in South Korea will now be able to track their children by using a device in a new mobile phone that has been designed for kids. SK Telecom Co. began selling on Wednesday colorful cellphones with antennas that look like human ears and a built in tracker using the global positioning satellite (GPS) network. [...]

Shopping These Days

29 July 2004

For a while I’ve been trying to get myself a new pair of shoes and some clothes. But every time I go out shopping I turn back home with empty hands. The reason is the ridiculous fashion filling the stores. And the problem isn’t only in Tunisia, but in all Arab countries as I hear, [...]

Cutting Off The Road To Iraq

28 July 2004

The six-lane highway linking Baghdad to Jordan is a main route for imports and supplies into Iraq. Al Arabiya broadcasted a videotape from a previously unknown group calling itself the “Group of Death” vowing to cut off the highway in three days to Jordanian trucks. Jordanian interests, companies, businessmen and individuals are considered as targets [...]

Teen Health In Jordan

28 July 2004

In a bid to counter the lack of information currently available to teenagers about sensitive health issues, the Ministry of Health and UNICEF Adolescents Project has developed an interactive training manual to be used by teenagers to train their peers starting next month in Jordan.The manual covers a variety of teen health-related subjects, including traditionally [...]

Lesson Of The Day

27 July 2004

“ A smile on the face is a right you should never give up fighting for” – A friend of the family.

Call To Ban TV- Porn In Hotels

27 July 2004

Angry hotel workers in Norway want to ban pay-TV pornography to stop naked porn-watching guests calling room service to lure female staff to their rooms. A typical trick by guests, mostly businessmen, is to call the front desk for extras, such as fresh towels, to get female company, said the Norwegian Hotel and Restaurant Workers’ [...]