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    Women Drivers

    I’m sure you’re tired of hearing the expression “women drivers”. I am. The term “woman driver” is typically used as part of a negative stereotype of female driving skills. It is difficult to say that women are better drivers than men or vice-versa. There are simply good drivers and bad drivers. I believe that it comes from a person’s attitude towards driving and not their gender. What does come to mind however, is men’s attitudes to women’s driving. I feel that women are under such pressure when they are behind the wheel due to the negative attitude men have towards their driving. Take parking for example. If a woman squeezes…

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    My money, your money?

    WARNING: When you get married, things will change! You will have problems adjusting to your new routines! Your habits will get in the way of each other! He will leave the toilet seat up and it will really irritate you. He will leave socks lying around the house! You will fight over remote control ownership! He will get irritated if he doesn’t find space by the sink to put his shaving kit! It won’t be easy… All these warnings came a month or so before I got married, a long list enough to put me off marriage for good. So when I started living with my husband, I was ready…

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    Why Women Watch Women

    You must have caught yourself at least once staring at another woman. Yes ladies, I am talking to you! Why do we give every new female acquaintance the eye drop, the near imperceptible once over up and down glance, when we’re being introduced. We crane our necks to watch an immaculately dressed woman climb out of a car, or buy a magazine because we like the look of the cover girl. It’s because women love to look at other women. This isn’t a sexual thing at all. I prefer to think of it as educational. When men stare at women, it’s purely and simply a question of sex—they normally want…

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    THE ART OF BEING LAZY, A QUICK GUIDE

    We’re all lazy, we try not to be, but you know and I know that if you can, you’d sleep right through the day. Being lazy is an art form that not a lot of people know how to pull off, for some people being lazy is a full time job, a 24/7 full time job. Waking up every morning is the first step to being lazy, wake up early, get out of bed and have a hearty breakfast, being lazy on an empty stomach takes away from energy better spent on laziness. Now the first thing you do after waking and eating your breakfast, is get your ass on…

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    WHY YOUR LAST JOB IS LIKE YOUR EX

    There is a period of time when you separate from your significant other that you feel remorse  for leaving them, you look at their pictures and feel the regret, you think you will never find that connection again with anyone else and  when you see them, they seem to be having more fun without you. You think of calling them and begging them to take you back. You know it’s bad for you, the relationship never worked out and yet we look back at the good old days, always thinking that maybe we would be better off with them. Maybe just maybe they would take you back. But in reality, you know…

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    THE BIOLOGICAL CLOCK

    A conversation with girlfriends about 4 years ago would have sounded something like this: “Oh I definitely don’t want to get married yet, it’s still too early for me. I still want a career and travel and there’s a lot I need to get out of my system before I make such a huge commitment”. Today, things may sound a little different. It is not that I have changed my mind about my career, or the travel I want to do, or the “things” that I need to get out of my system, it’s just that now I (and most other women of my age) am on a biological stopwatch.…

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    PARANOID?

    I am a paranoid woman. Many male friends have told me so. Maybe you, the reader, are paranoid too. Maybe most women in Cairo are paranoid. Most women that is, who have had to deal with the sexual harassment that occurs perpetually on Cairo’s streets. PARANOIA: 1) mental disorder in which a person has delusions of grandeur or persecution. 2) abnormal tendency to mistrust others. (Oxford Dictionary) Do you often think to yourself about how pleasant it would be to go for a walk, get some fresh air, get some exercise, admire the scenery and feel refreshed. Well, think again. For most women going for a walk, the experience is…

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    Valentine’s Day: Celebrating Love and Romance the guide

    On February 14, people all around the world celebrate love and passion with special events and gifts. This Valentine’s Day, whether you’re in a committed partnership or just looking to spend some quality time with that special someone, take the chance to tell them how they make you feel. Here, you’ll learn everything you need to know about Valentine’s Day to make it a day you’ll never forget. We have everything you need to throw a wonderful party, from thoughtful presents to romantic activities. In honor of St. Valentine, here are some suggestions for presents: On Valentine’s Day, it’s crucial to show your affection by providing a present that means…

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    Going to a Wedding?

    Everyone loves a wedding. Everyone, that is, except me… and most of my friends, relatives and colleagues. But like taxes and periods, they are unavoidable. You knew it was coming; the family grapevine had filled you in on the details of the next big wedding. And there it was in writing: The date, a few weeks away; the time, 9PM; and the place, a big 5-star hotel. The thrill? The excitement? … I think not! The thick ivory envelope that once would have promised an evening of dinner, dancing, and romance (or at the very least a good night out) now evokes DREADED FEAR… Now, it is not that I…

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    Explore Winter in Montreal: Activities and Attractions

    The city of Montreal can look like a winter wonderland when snow and ice cover it. This could be intimidating to some, but there are many things to do in Montreal, from outdoor activities to indoor cultural events. Ice skating is one of the most popular things to do in Montreal during the winter. There are a lot of outdoor rinks in the city, like the famous Old Port skating rink, which has great views of the city skyline. You can also enjoy great views on the snowy trees on the outdoor skating rink at the Mont-Royal Park. This cute rink is right next to the famous Beaver’s lake with…