I am sat here at my computer, pondering what I can write about, considering it is the, what I like to call - the red season. This is the time of year, where every Made in China product, starts to turn red. Red flowers, red teddies, red rabbits, red ribbons, red roses, red chocolates, red cheeks, red lace lingerie, and so on and so forth. So I have decided that this article is dedicated to St. Valentine’s, but in a different way. It’s not about how to celebrate a day with sappy couchy, mouchy, love stuff. It’s not about how to influence the mind of consumers by making them feel that Feb. 14th is a day where one is obliged to show their partner how much they are loved. Well, what if on that exact day, one doesn’t feel like love.

 Hello Muriel,

When do you know enough is enough?  I mean form every aspect, dealing  

with clients at work, or dealing with a partner, or a mother with a  

kid - when do you draw the line because you just cant take it anymore?  

Do you keep trying to make things work, or is that an illusion? Do you  

listen to your gut, or do you listen to your mind. When is enough,  

enough?

Thanks,

Thomas

Hello Thomas,

Sounds like you have already reached the end of your tolerance level.

Once you start feeling like a door mat, frustrated, nervous and as if no one is listening to you, it is probably because they are not listening to you.

According to a recent statement by a respected authority on Global Warming, the best way people can reduce their impact on the environment is to stop eating meat.  Lord Stern of Brentford, one of the world’s leading authorities on climate change says people should give up meat to stop global warming.  Lord Stern predicted that once people were fully educated on the ramifications of eating meat that in the future we may live in a society where meat eaters are shunned with the same ferocity as drunk drivers.  There are a variety of ways in which meat contributes to climate change and according to Lord Stern, the United Nation’s summit in Copenhagen addressed these issues.

During the last month, I was bombarded with Avatar stories. At the beginning I had no clue everyone was on about, so I decided to do a little bit of research. A large number of smart people I know were very impressed with the movie, and the under-lying meanings that it had. I couldn’t resist – I had to see it. I headed on down to Cairo (as it was the closest cinema to me showing it), and watched it.

Awhile his arrival from a successful business mission in France with Mr. Franck Fresson,
The founder of Fusion by Fresson brand.
Ahmed Taalab announces that he is absolutely satisfied about the quality & sales range of all
Fresson’s pastry shops in France, this effects has been measured by the French clients re-actions
And Acceptableness of Fresson’s products, 
Fusion by Fresson, is the latest food sensation to open in Sharm El sheikh
at Cataract Laylina Hotel in Naama Bay,

Research has shown that stress can be handled by music. Music enters into the brain cells thus affecting the human brain. Medical scientists have proven that a person that is stressed out can actually listen to some kind of music and become well. How? The researchers said that since stress comes as a result of life events such as starting a new family, starting a new business, starting a new job, and relocating to a new place, one can actually listen to good music and feel good because as stress touches the human mind negatively so good music also touches the human mind positively. Music helps you to forget the stressful life events and remember the momentous events that once happened in your life.

Superior Health
In a study of 99 Harvard University students, those who were optimists at age 25 were significantly healthier at ages 45 and 60 than those who were pessimists. Other studies have linked a pessimistic explanatory style with higher rates of infectious disease, poor health, and earlier mortality.
Greater Achievement
Another study showed that pessimistic swimmers who were led to believe they’d done worse than they had were prone to future poor performance. Optimistic swimmers didn’t have this vulnerability.
Persistence
Optimists don’t give up as easily as pessimists, and they are more likely to achieve success because of it.
Emotional Health

Dear Muriel, 
Recently a lot of things have been sending me shooting down - every 
time I think, yes I have the plan - bammmmm - it goes stumbling down -  
again and again and again. Helllpppppppppp!

A) Sounds to me you are a little confused about the word ‘PLAN.’
Plan is usually defined as something you want to achieve.
Imagine you have a piece of furniture with 6 drawers one above the other. Write down what it is you want to achieve and the time span you require and put it in the top drawer.
Write down how you are going to achieve it, presumably it is something rational (in other words you do not have the desire to become an Astronaut but you have a fear of heights)! Put what you have written in the bottom drawer.

DIRTY NEWS - ILLEGAL DUMP IN THE NATIONAL PARK!
An illegal dump site was discovered in the boundaries of the St. Catherine National Park, in an exceptional beautiful enclosure close to the Dahab road.
What makes that even worse: These tons of garbage come exclusively from the airport! The Government set up strict environmental laws, which forbid illegal dumping, and extra laws to protect our National Park. And "governmental waste" is dumped illegaly? That cannot be true..... But unfortunately it is, as these pictures proof.
The whole ‘raison d'être’ of the airport is the tourism, and tourists come because of our precious and unique environment. Spoiling it means destroying the source of income of nearly everybody in South Sinai.

First impressions: people usually rend to look at a person and evaluate them form the first impression whether due to how they are dressed, what car they are driving or where they went to school. Life is so much more than that…

Traditions
Slaughtering sheep; with the big feast upon us, it is normal for Egyptians to slaughter a sheep in its honour.  

Egypt Tour

Lego: another creative toy…Lego is all those colored brick that you put together to form such objects as vehicles, buildings, and even working robots. Anything constructed can then be taken apart again, and the pieces used to make other objects. The toys were originally designed in the 1940s in Europe. The Lego Group began in the workshop of Ole Kirk Christiansen, a carpenter from Billund, Denmark, who began making wooden toys in 1932. In 1934, his company came to be called Lego. It expanded to producing plastic toys in 1940. In 1949, Lego began producing the now famous interlocking bricks, calling them "Automatic Binding Bricks".

Laughter yoga!

1. Good Mood and More Laughter: Whether it is your personal life, business life or social life everything you do depends upon your mood state. If your mood is good, you can do things much better. Laughter Yoga helps to change the mood within minutes by releasing certain chemicals from your brain cells called endorphins. You will remain cheerful and in a good mood throughout the day and will laugh more than you normally do.

2. Healthy Exercise to Beat Stress: Laughter Yoga is like an aerobic exercise (cardio workout) which brings more oxygen to the body and brain which makes one feel more healthy and energetic. Laughter Yoga is a single exercise routine which reduces physical, mental and emotional stress simultaneously.

Hopscotch is a simple children's game which can be played with several players or alone and is ( or used to be) a popular playground game.
To play this game, you need to draw a course on the ground. The course is usually made up of a series of squares and ends with a ‘safe’ or ‘base’. The squares are numbered in sequence which they are to be hopped.
 

Positive Thought

Health: Your health is affected by your mind too. Even if the doctor cannot find anything wrong with you, sometimes you still feel awful. But, when you replace your thoughts with calmness, confidence and peacefulness instead of resentment, anxiety and worry, you will feel a sense of well-being.

Feeling of success: Positive thinkers vibrate in themselves a feeling of success. They are very sure of getting things done. They act without hesitation.
Optimism: When your thinking is positive you are optimistic and it gives you a feeling that something good is going to happen and that you will see success in whatever you do.

Green, my favourite colour, but is it yours too?

Green can refer to many things including the American dollar and emeralds but most commonly it is the greenery and foliage.  Did you know that the word ‘Green’ is closely related to the Old English verb growan meaning “to grow”?

A hug

Whether it is your husband, partner, child or pet. 

•    Oxytocin Hormones: A study by University of North Carolina researchers found that hugs increase the "bonding" hormone oxytocin and decrease the risk of heart disease. touch also releases two feel-good brain chemicals, serotonin and dopamine.

“Etch a Sketch”
Feeling artistic? Like drawing and being creative? Then, the good old ‘Etch a Sketch’ is just the thing for you.

Therapeutic and healthy: When done correctly, deep breathing can be therapeutic and have evident health benefits. Deep breathing is very often used as therapy for problems like hyperventilation and anxiety disorders. By simply making an effort to do a few minutes of deep breathing throughout the day, you can greatly increase your health.

Just love the traditional Egyptian dishes? Then indulge in Egyptian cuisine cooked to perfection at Arzaak Sharmers. There is nothing more appetizing and satisfying than home cooking which is ecaxtly what the food tastes like at Arzaak Sharmers.

Green, my favourite colour, but is it yours too?
Green can refer to many things including the American dollar and emeralds but most commonly it is the greenery and foliage.  Did you know that the word ‘Green’ is closely related to the Old English verb growan meaning “to grow”?

Smile....
•    Smiling Changes Our Mood
Next time you are feeling down, try putting on a smile. You will probably feel better as smiling can trick the body into helping you change your mood.

•    Smiling Is Contagious

Green, my favourite colour, but is it yours too?
Green can refer to many things including the American dollar and emeralds but most commonly it is the greenery and foliage.  Did you know that the word ‘Green’ is closely related to the Old English verb growan meaning “to grow”?

My old time favourite, the Slinky; I could spend hours and hours just sitting on the steps playing with my coloured slinky.
A Slinky is a helix-shaped toy that can travel down stairs end-over-end as it stretches and re-forms itself with the aid of gravity and its own momentum.

Remember the chemistry chart. For me, it was always one of the yuk things that I had to deal with at school. Funny thing is, now that I re-read what it is all about, it’s actually fascinating! If only I could go back to school again. Here's what you've always wanted to know about the Periodic Table of Elements (what I call the chemistry chart).

What IS the Periodic Table of elements?

1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

Remember back to when we were small and light enough to go bouncing about on a good old Pogo Stick? Lovely… For those of you that don’t know, a pogo stick is a device consisting of a pole with a handle at one end, footpads on the other and a spring which supports the stick and user when on the ground. Usually considered a children's toy, it is used for hopping up and down by use of the spring. It was invented by Hans Meimban of Germany.

Located in the Old Market, ‘Fares’ seafood restaurant is definitely one of the best around. I don’t think there is a person in Sharm who hasn’t heard of ‘Fares’. Even though it is quite small in size the layout is used to the best possible advantage. The atmosphere is warm and friendly, the staff is all courteous and efficient. Its prime location of this branch, being in the Old Market, is certainly an asset. Known for its marvelous food, from their delicious soups to the mouth watering main courses of fresh seafood from prawns to a large selection of fried and grilled fish as well as crab, lobster and much more, not to mention the tasty rice and variety of suitable side salads that is known all over Sharm.

Remember back to when we were kids and we were fist learning to count? Well, what is it you remember most about that time? The colourful abacus, of course!  The abacus is an early version of a calculator invented by the Chinese around 2nd Century BC. Also, known as the counting frame, it is made of coloured beads inserted in a rod.

Located at the Tropitel Naama Bay Hotel, The Mexican Bar & Restaurant is truly one of a kind with its unique setting and location where you can sit and enjoy the view of Naama, the nearby waterfall adding the perfect effect to the perfect atmosphere whilst sitting in the outside terrace.   The restaurant opens everyday from 6:00 pm to 12:00 am whereas the bar opens from 6:00 pm to the early hours of the morning.

Indulge the taste of true authentic Thai cuisine at the best restaurant in Sharm located at the Maritime Peninsula Resort in Sharm El Sheikh, where you can bask in the most relaxing atmosphere. The décor is ideally suited with subtle candles and perfect warm colours to make your meal more enjoyable. After passing through the rejuvenating entrance, you are greeted at the door by their friendly and efficient staff who will lead you to your table.

The Renaissance is a name into itself and the Golden View Beach Resort has definitely surpasses even their high standards with its picturesque landscape, numerous venues and outlets From Il Palio" the Italian Chophouse, Acapulco Joe's Mexican The Lobby Bar Zinzina Bar- Lounge - Cafe Coast International Restaurant "Main Restaurant" Aqua Bar and last but not least ‘La Rotunda

On the 14th May, Clean Sharm presented their first Clean Sharm Company of the Months Award to Cath Bates of Camel hotel. The presentation took place at the Camel Dive Club& Hotel, where they were congratulated and thanked for their efforts in being environment friendly and supporting the community by taking the following measures to contribute to a cleaner Sharm:

If you are looking for an out of this world experience, head to Stars Café and Restaurant that is located in the Pyramid Mall, Sharm El Lysse Street, across from Il Mercato. With an out of this world atmosphere, stars dot the sky both inside and out. No matter if you sit outside at their street side café while smoking shisha and drinking a cup of tea; view the lights from their upstairs terrace or experiencing their scrumptious international cuisine in their indoor bar, stars are insight.

The Sun N’ Fun Mini Olympics 2009; the annual event that took place on the 22nd April on Terrazzina Beach was sponsored by many great brands including: Pacha, Little Buddha, Hard rock, Ghibli Raceway, 3D Planet, Terrazzina, Sinai Horses and El Aroussy Tennis School and supported by Asphalt Adv and or course organized by Sun N’ Fun.

Situated in Banks St. near Alf Leila Wa Leila, Columbus Restaurant and Cafe can be seen from a distance by its large green sign.  “I named it Columbus after Christopher Columbus, the great explorer because just as he explored the sea and unknown land we too explore new cuisine.” – Explained Mr. Walid, owner of Columbus Restaurant and Cafe.  The design of the place is extremely unique and eye-catching (definitely a must see) right down to the wooden tables and chairs that seemed to remind me of the interior of a ship with the paintings of ships on the wall and ship models above the counter, all adding to the effect... The large windows present an excellent spot to watch all the action for an entertaining evening.

On the 7th April, John Kean launched his new book ‘SS Thistlegorm” that tells the true story of the Red Sea’s greatest ship wreck; the Thistlegorm that lies in Sharm. The book was first published in 2003 followed by the revised new edition in 2009 and finally, tells the true story of what really happened. The SS Thistlegorm was a British armed Merchant Navy ship built in 1940 by Joseph Thompson & Son in Sunderland, England. She was sunk on 6 October 1941 near Ras Muhammad in the Red Sea and is now a well known dive site that has attracted nearly half a million visitors from all over the world for the past fifteen years who are all drawn to its mysterious charm and historical relevance.  

Mobile phones, the most popular accessory of the generation; we all carry them and use them, not to mention, show off with them. But what is the actual point of mobile phones? They are here to make our lives a lot easier whether for business, keeping in touch or in the case of an emergency (which should be one of its main uses). However, we all have our special nicknames for friends and families but in the case of an emergency, how do the doctors know the nearest of kin and who to call as, nobody, other than ourselves, knows which of these numbers belong to who?

Located in Nabq, the new Sinai Golf Heights City is a five year off-plan project that will be done over a series of about seven stages. This 1.3 million Sqm area of land will soon be transferred into an amazing compound full of all the comforts and luxuries one could possibly ask for. Soon to be the new hot spot not only of Nabq but all of Sharm right from Hadabah all the way to La Strada with its commercial mall, five star hotel, Club House, numerous health clubs, seven manmade lakes, swimming pools with artificial waves and a combination of studious, one bedroom & two bedroom apartments, semi- detached, villas and even palaces.

Dance your way to the new Italian restaurant Charleston, located in the prime spot of El Mercato, just opposite Starbucks. Open from 4pm – 12am for dinner, Charleston will soon be serving breakfast and lunch in the very near future. The first thing that will take your breath away upon entering the restaurant is the extremely romantic setting and atmosphere, starting from the subtle lighting right down to the candles on the tables, not to mention the polite waiters who personally greet you at the door.

Every now and then when you’re out and about you come across a glitch, the kind that makes conflicts between nations seem like a minor stitch. These encounters yield quite a blow to both a man’s ego and his glow. Now we’ve passed the point, one would like to think, where both male and female mixings would cause such a stink. The catalyst alas, is a persona within, the female psyche which explodes with sin. A defense mechanism perhaps, or so they’d like us to think, it’s more of a bite that’s intended to sting.

This tells the story of Katie Simmonds, who can’t seem to make up her mind about what she wants to do in life and is forever changing her CV from one week to the next; be it restaurateur, film director or educational psychologist. However, back to reality, she is currently working as a waitress in a cafe.

Her life seems pretty stable, that is, until she meets Dan, the ex-boyfriend of her friend Geraldine, at a party and instantly they click. However, after a disastrous first date in which she walks out of the restaurant even before dessert is served, she can’t bear the thought of seeing him again, and doesn’t even him call to apologize for her behaviour.  

Located at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Sharm El Sheikh, ‘La Luna’ restaurant is their ‘pièce de la resistance’, the ‘crème de la crème’ of Italian cuisine. Having been around since 1999, it is and will continue to be one of Sharm most exclusive restaurants. So, it comes as no surprise that they have won several awards including ‘the best restaurant in Egypt’ and The Best Restaurant in South Sinai’ twice (if the Ritz don’t do it, who will!?) “La Luna is a modern Italian restaurant, where every week, we consecutively serve specialties from one part or other of Italy.” – Declared Mr. Abd El Hamid Ahmed, Executive Assistant Manager Food & Beverage.

They did it again; dazzled everyone by their amazingly high standards, but this time not just with their tempting bakery products or the delicious cuisine at the restaurant but the spectacular club above… Spending time in the corner is usually known as a punishment but definitely not in this case, as on 29th January, the corner hosted a whale of a party with many exclusive guests.

Albert Einstein was a German-born theoretical physicist. He is best known for his theory of relativity and specifically mass–energy equivalence.
Albert Einstein was born in Ulm, in the Kingdom of Württemberg in the German Empire on March 14, 1879. His intelligence was evident from childhood, as although Einstein had early speech difficulties, he was a top student in elementary school.

When you think burger, you think Burger King and when you think big burgers, you think WHOPPER…

A Walk to Remember; By Nicholas Sparks;  is one of the best love stories of all time; it weaves the tale of Landon Carter as he remembers when he fist discovers the power of love in his senior