What We Are Reading Today: Conscience by Patricia S. Churchland

Author:  Mon, 2019-07-01 00:01 Author Patricia S. Churchland is a founding figure in the field of neurophilosophy, which, as the name suggests, combines scientific study of the brain with the academic discipline of philosophy. “The brain developed in such a way as to enable certain moral inclinations and actions, and so, in Churchland’s view, neuroscience is key to understanding conscience,” said critic Olivia Goldhill in a review...

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Priyanka flaunts Saudi label as Sophie Turner weds Joe Jonas in France

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Superstar Ariana Grande sports Kuwaiti arm candy

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What We Are Reading Today: Triumph by Jeremy Schaap

Author:  Sun, 2019-06-30 00:11 From the ESPN national correspondent and author of the New York Times bestseller Cinderella Man comes the remarkable behind-the-scenes story of a defining moment in sports and world history, says a review published on goodreads.com. In 1936, against a backdrop of swastikas flying, an African-American son of sharecroppers won a staggering four Olympic gold medals and single-handedly crushed Hitler’s...

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Prince Harry, Meghan give London baseball a royal launch

Author:  By GREGORY KATZ | AP ID:  1561830804315050300 Sat, 2019-06-29 17:50 LONDON: Major league baseball's first game in Europe received a royal launch. Prince Harry and wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, took part in the ceremonial first pitch before the New York Yankees played the Boston Red Sox. The couple left month-old son Archie home as Meghan made one of her few public appearances since giving birth. They strolled...

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Chiara Ferragni dazzles in a Lebanese label in Madrid

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Book Review: Short stories that capture the essence of bustling Cairo

Sat, 2019-06-29 15:00 CHICAGO: “This book tells the story of a city that is struggling to forget itself,” writes Raph Cormack, editor of “The Book of Cairo,” a compilation of 10 short stories centered on Egypt’s capital. Highlighting one of the world’s most resilient cities, these stories capture Cairenes as they endure political and social change as new developments continuously transform the city they call home. Nearly every story was written...

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Wanted dead or a live: Despite ‘Leaving Neverland,’ Michael Jackson’s star seems undiminished in the Middle East

Sat, 2019-06-29 02:10 DUBAI: This week marked 10 years since the death of Michael Jackson. As Saudi Arabia prepares to welcome “Thriller Live,” an international tribute show dedicated to the former King of Pop which has toured the UAE earlier this year, it seems Jackson’s stardom — at least in the Middle East — is not fading away. Many fans can’t believe it has been already 10 years since the passing of this megastar; a man who’d spent pretty...

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What We Are Reading Today: Finding Fibonacci by Keith Devlin

Author:  Sat, 2019-06-29 00:40 In 2000, Keith Devlin set out to research the life and legacy of the medieval mathematician Leonardo of Pisa, popularly known as Fibonacci, whose book ‘Liber abbaci’ has quite literally affected the lives of everyone alive today. Although he is most famous for the Fibonacci numbers — which, it so happens, he didn’t invent — Fibonacci’s greatest contribution was as an expositor of mathematical ideas...

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‘Wonder of nature’: Serbia’s ultra-expensive donkey cheese

Author:  AFP ID:  1561687019040535800 Fri, 2019-06-28 05:54 ZASAVICA, Serbia: White, dense and rich in flavor, Serbia’s one-of-a-kind donkey cheese is not only tasty but good for your health, says maker Slobodan Simic. There’s only one catch — at 1,000 euros ($1,130) a kilogram, it may well be the most expensive cheese in the world. Since 2012, Simic and his team of farmers have been milking a herd of more than 200 donkeys...

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Where We Are Going Today: The Sandwich Gallery

Thu, 2019-06-27 23:17 One of the most famous and uniquely themed restaurants in Jeddah is The Sandwich Gallery. Based on the slogan “Around the world in one bite,” the city restaurant was established by four childhood friends with a passion for food. The idea was formed from the pals’ chats about the best sandwiches they had tasted during their international travels. The Sandwich Gallery is a local shop with an international concept, serving...

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What We Are Reading Today: The Reasons of Love by Harry Frankfurt

Author:  Fri, 2019-06-28 00:32 In The Reasons of Love, leading moral philosopher and bestselling author Harry Frankfurt argues that the key to a fulfilled life is to pursue wholeheartedly what one cares about, that love is the most authoritative form of caring, and that the purest form of love is, in a complicated way, self-love. Through caring, we infuse the world with meaning. Caring provides us with stable ambitions and concerns;...

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Dubai honors Shah Rukh Khan with a star at Walk of Fame

Thu, 2019-06-27 13:35 DUBAI: Shah Rukh Khan, the King of Bollywood, is the second celebrity to receive a tribute in Dubai Stars’ lane of stars scheduled to open later this year. The company said SRK was one of the most nominated A-list celebrities for the Hollywood-style Walk of Fame being reading along Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard in Downtown Dubai. *Drum roll* Revealing one of the most nominated celebrities for #TheDubaiStars. We're...

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Joss Stones says Saudi women are ‘strong’ after performing in the country

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What We Are Reading Today: The Seven Deadly Sins of Psychology by Chris Chambers

Author:  Thu, 2019-06-27 00:18 Psychological science has made extraordinary discoveries about the human mind, but can we trust everything its practitioners are telling us? In recent years, it has become increasingly apparent that a lot of research in psychology is based on weak evidence, questionable practices, and sometimes even fraud.  The Seven Deadly Sins of Psychology diagnoses the ills besetting the discipline today and...

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As Saudi Arabia gears up for K-pop’s Super Junior we ask ‘what’s the draw?’

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Saudi film industry heralds new dawn with opening of first arthouse cinema

Author:  Deema Al-Khudair ID:  1561555082434410400 Wed, 2019-06-26 16:19 JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s blossoming film industry on Tuesday heralded a new dawn with the launch of the Kingdom’s first arthouse cinema. The outdoor Cinema El-Housh opened in the historic city of Jeddah with the screening of director Stanley Kubrick’s celebrated “2001: A Space Odyssey” to mark the movie’s 51st anniversary. The project is the brainchild...

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Parfums Christian Dior removes Bella Hadid campaign images in some UAE malls

Wed, 2019-06-26 12:52 DUBAI: Images of US-Palestinian model Bella Hadid have been pulled down in some Dior outlets in the UAE, according to local media reports. The move follows uproar on social media last week after the 22-year-old model committed a seemingly innocuous faux pas on social media. It all kicked off when the 22-year-old supermodel uploaded a photo to her Instagram Stories on Monday, showing her boot pictured in front of an Emirates...

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What We Are Reading Today: American Bonds by Sarah L. Quinn

Author:  Tue, 2019-06-25 23:57 Federal housing finance policy and mortgage-backed securities have gained widespread attention in recent years because of the 2008 financial crisis, but issues of government credit have been part of American life since the nation’s founding.  From the 1780s, when a watershed national land credit policy was established, to the postwar foundations of our current housing finance system, American Bonds...

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What We’re Driving: Mini Cooper SE 2020

Tue, 2019-06-25 21:21 It is 60 years since the first Mini rolled off the production line and the new electric model retains its iconic status in British motoring history. The new version will be launched officially next month with few of its specifications yet released. However, we expect it to have a 34kWh battery yielding about 120 miles of range. Main category:  Lifestyle Tags:  Mini Cooper https://ift.tt/2NcockE...

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French label under fire over ‘Don’t Shoot’ t-shirt inspired by Lebanese war

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What We Are Reading Today: The White Devil’s Daughters by Julia Flynn Siler

Author:  Tue, 2019-06-25 00:34 This book dives into the historical times that are often neglected by American history. It “draws out the invisible struggles and vulnerability that results from being an Asian American immigrant, and a woman,” said a review in godheads.com. It said the book “is a definite read especially for those who want to understand the societal construct of the model minority, of oppression in American and Asian...

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Myriam Fares apologizes to Egyptian fans after backlash

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Princess Diana’s Bahrain outfit sells at auction

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Saudi beauty app allows users to try on make-up virtually

Mon, 2019-06-24 15:18 DUBAI: Saudi e-commerce beauty platform Golden Scent is using Augmented Reality (AR) to allow customers to try on their make-up products by using the mobile application. Available on Android and iPhone, the Virtual Try-On feature enables customers to try on a wide range of products without physically visiting a shop before purchase. “It is a step forward and a game changer for e-commerce. The majority of people would...

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It’s a family affair as Nora Attal walks the Lanvin runway with her brother

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What We Are Reading Today: More Than Enough by Elaine Welteroth

Author:  Elaine Welteroth ID:  1561312718421373100 Sun, 2019-06-23 20:27 The positivity of Elaine Welteroth and her life's journey so far is truly inspirational. "In this part-manifesto, part-memoir, the revolutionary editor who infused social consciousness into the pages of Teen Vogue explores what it means to come into your own—on your own terms," said a review in goodreads.com. “For generations women have been...

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What We Are Reading Today: City of Dreams by Jerald Podair

Author:  Sun, 2019-06-23 01:22 When Walter O’Malley moved his Brooklyn Dodgers to Los Angeles in 1957 with plans to construct a new ballpark next to downtown, he ignited a bitter argument over the future of a rapidly changing city.  For the first time, City of Dreams tells the full story of the controversial building of Dodger Stadium — and how it helped create modern Los Angeles by transforming its downtown into a vibrant cultural...

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Beirut-based theater company brings joy and laughter to Syrian refugees' lives

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Emirati comedy hopes to appeal to audiences beyond Gulf region

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Charlotte Tilbury celebrates ‘rule breaker’ Amal Clooney with new lipstick shade

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Revamped ‘Crash Team Racing’ is wildly addictive

Sat, 2019-06-22 10:32 RIYADH: Crash Bandicoot fans, it’s time to get back in the kart. “Crash Team Racing: Nitro Fueled” (CTR) released worldwide on Friday, available on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. The new CTR is a revitalized version of the 1999 classic, developed by Naughty Dog for the PlayStation. The original was an immediate hit with audiences despite its single-minded intensity. Held together by the barest threads...

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Acropolis Museum marks 10-year anniversary with new extension

Author:  AFP ID:  1561124945463258200 Fri, 2019-06-21 12:57 ATHENS: Greece’s Acropolis Museum has opened to the public a new section housing the remains of an ancient Athens neighborhood to mark its 10-year-anniversary, organizers said Friday. The new 4,000-square-meter (43,000-square-feet) extension displays the remains of ancient baths and hot water pipes, public latrines, homes, wells and workshops, organizers said. Most...

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Rolling Stones return to stage, tour after Mick Jagger mends

Author:  Associated Press ID:  1561096724121064700 Fri, 2019-06-21 05:18 CHICAGO: Please allow them to reintroduce themselves: The Rolling Stones are set to return to the stage. The band plays Friday night at Chicago’s Soldier Field after postponing their North American tour because frontman Mick Jagger needed medical treatment. A second show is scheduled for Tuesday. St. Paul & The Broken Bones are expected to open Friday,...

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Yoga: Indian practice turned global phenomenon

Author:  Fri, 2019-06-21 07:33 The Indian discipline of yoga, involving spiritual and physical practices, is followed in myriad forms today by millions of people worldwide, with an entry in UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list. Here is some background for International Yoga Day, marked on Friday for the fifth time. Transcending suffering The word “yoga” has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language and means “to attach,...

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What We Are Using Today: The Face Shop

Author:  Fri, 2019-06-21 01:11 The Face Shop originated in South Korea, a country known as a pioneer of effective skin care. It offers a wide range of authentic skin care products and cosmetics made from natural Korean ingredients. One range, for example, contains clay from the Jeju mountains. Whether you have dry, normal or oily skin, you will be able to find a care option that can give it exactly what it needs to look and feel...

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What We Are Reading Today: Born a Crime by Trevor Noah

Thu, 2019-06-20 20:08 Trevor Noah’s Born a Crime is the story of a mischievous young boy who grows into a restless young man as he struggles to find himself in a world where he was never supposed to exist.  “It is also the story of that young man’s relationship with his fearless, rebellious, and fervently religious mother — his teammate, a woman determined to save her son from the cycle of poverty, violence, and abuse that would ultimately...

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Skin deep: Japan’s ‘washi’ paper torn by modern life

Author:  AFP ID:  1561001651001596600 Thu, 2019-06-20 03:30 HIDAKA, Japan: Once an indispensable part of daily life in Japan, ultra-thin washi paper was used for everything from writing and painting to lampshades, umbrellas, and sliding doors, but demand has plunged as lifestyles have become more westernized. Despite its 1,300-year history and UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status, washi paper is struggling to attract...

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