Society

Science: Cosmos is "Shaped Like a Football"

We could be living in a small Universe where space is curved in on itself, rather like a football, say researchers.More precisely, we may inhabit a dodecahedral cosmos.

Society | October 10, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 596

Health: Record Warns of HIV Catastrophe

A young person is infected with HIV every 14 seconds, a report from the United Nations Population Fund reveals. Around 6,000 people between the ages of 15 and 24 catch the disease every day.

Society | October 10, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1355

Beauty Tips: Bath Treatments

Stress Relief Brew three cups of very strong chamomile tea.

Society | October 10, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1088

Phil Collins, Bulgarian Choir Recorded Duet for Disney Soundtrack

International pop star Phil Collins recorded a duet song with the Bulgarian Women's Choir for the soundtrack of Walt Disney's "Brother Bear", the Billboard magazine wrote. Collins' lyrics for the joint track, called "Transformation," were translated into

Society | October 9, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3821

Irina Florin Gave First in Bulgaria Album Preview

In what is hoped to be the start of a new practice in Bulgarian music industry, pop star Irina Florin staged on Wednesday a stylish private preview of her new album, "IF", before music experts. They had the opportunity to select their favourite singles an

Society | October 8, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 961

Hague-Institutions Focused Exhibit Opened in Sofia

The Royal Netherlands Embassy in Sofia opened a special exhibition, dedicated to the history and accomplishments of the Hague institutions. The exposition is also a compliment to Bulgaria for its role in establishing mechanisms to settle peacefully disput

Society | October 4, 2003, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 844

100 Anniversary of Bulgaria-Descended Computer Inventor Marked in Sofia

Celebrations of this year's 100th anniversary of Bulgaria-descended John Atanasoff, who gave birth to the field of digital computing, gather speed in Bulgaria as the day of Atanasoff's birth, October 4, approaches.

Society | October 3, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1880

Slavi's Joke: Police Academy

Three blond-haired ladies, bearing the names Rumito, Bibata and Dimitrichka, led by their civic virtues and the yearn to meet with General Boyko Borissov in private, decided to sit for exams at a police academy. Chief of the examination board was the str

Society | October 3, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 730

Health: Red Meat "Cancer Threat"

Eating red meat introduces a potentially dangerous molecule into the body tissues, according to researchers. Scientists from the University of California in San Diego believe it could cause heart disease and cancer by triggering a harmful immune response.

Society | October 3, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 604

Science: Probe Pushes on to Lunar Target

The Smart 1 spacecraft has fired up its innovative solar-electric engine. Mission controllers sent instructions to the lunar probe to start its ion drive as they checked out the health of all Smart's onboard systems.

Society | October 3, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 606

Beauty Tips: Lips Tips

To keep lips going all day, first pencil all over lips with a soft lip pencil. Apply lipstick over and blot.

Society | October 3, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 723

Pets: Taking Care of Reptiles

Two of the basic requirements in creating a home for your reptilian pal are heat and a reptile-friendly container. Aquariums, custom cages, and boxes of the home-built type are all good places for your green friend to call home.

Society | October 3, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1105

Forks&Corks: Fried Eggplants

Ingredients: 2 eggplant vegetables, 0.5 l oil, garlic, 1 bunch of parsley, 2 tablespoons of vinegar

Society | October 3, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 405

Exhibit on The Hague's Int'n'l Justice Flatters Bulgaria

An exhibition on the heart of international law - Dutch city The Hague - is about to open in Sofia complimenting Bulgaria on its role in establishing mechanisms to settle peacefully disputes between countries. The exposition which opens on Friday at the S

Society | October 2, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 608

Book with National Geographic's Greatest Photos Issued in Bulgaria

Bulgaria will release Monday on its market a Bulgarian-language version of National Georgraphic's "Through the Lens" book - a lavish, luxury volume containing 250 of the most spectacular images ever seen on the pages of the famous magazine. Top photograp

Society | October 2, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 932

Audience, Jury Select Winner of "BG Site 2003" Contest

The final stage in which the jury and the audience of the fifth edition of the BG Site 2003 contest will vote for the best site kicked off October 1. People can cast their vote for the best Bulgarian site at www.

Society | October 1, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 576

Bulgarian Glamour Novice Seizes Marie Claire Photo Session

One of the novices of Bulgarian model agency Visage whose career was just launched on international catwalks clinched a photo session for the November issue of French version of the Marie Claire magazine.

Society | September 30, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 4312

Survey: Women over 40 Frown upon Sex on First Date

Only 2 percent of single women in their 40s through 60s approve of having sex on a first date, while 20 percent of the men are amenable, shows a survey on the dating habits and sex lives of mid-life singles. The survey, sampling the views of 1,407 men and

Society | September 30, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2575

Bulgarian Model Tops Fashion TV Online Contest after Nation-Wide Campaign

A nation-wide campaign, launched by the popular TV-show host Slavi Trifonov who called for supporting the 18-years-old Bulgarian model Petya Dasheva, sent her to the top of an online contest of the Italian channel Fashion TV.

Society | September 28, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2965

UK Pop Sensation Moloko Kickstarts Tour in Bulgaria

UK pop sensation Moloko are back on the road in Europe and Australia and they chose Bulgaria to kick-start their latest tour "Statues Tour 2003". Roisin Murphy (vocal) and Mark Brydon will arrive in Bulgaria on October 10 with a team of four musicians, 7

Society | September 28, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 812

Bulgarian President Vies with Top Footballer for Man of the Year Award

Bulgaria's President Georgi Parvanov came into an odd competition with football megastar Dimitar Berbatov as local Club M magazine announced its nominations for the traditional Man of the Year Award. The president's other rivals from the political spectr

Society | September 26, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 737
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