Society

Slavi's Joke: Why?

A young, healthy and handsome man dated a beautiful girl for some two months. He took her to cafes, bought her flowers, so it was all very romantic.

Society | June 27, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 642

Pets: How to Limit Holiday Stress

Although they needn't fret about finding the perfect gift for someone, pets - like people - may experience stress this holiday season. Veterinarians caution pet owners to take extra care during the holiday rush to ensure their pet's health and well-being.

Society | June 27, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 396

Science: Nap "as Good as Full-Night Sleep"

Grabbing an hour's sleep during the day may be as beneficial as a whole night in bed, according to scientists. But the "power-nap" only works if the sleep is of the right quality, say the experts from Harvard University, US.

Society | June 27, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1834

Health: Eyes Disorder Secret Discovered

Scientists believe they have discovered the cause of a condition, which prevents people seeing half their world. The condition often follows injuries to the brain, such as stroke or brain damage.

Society | June 27, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 752

Fashion: Fabric Trends 2003/2004

For Spring and Summer 2003 the season's biggest looks will be mist like chiffons and satin in abundance. Movie star glamour will be evident from not just the dance floor as pretty feminine elegant ladylike dresses, but also at the sports field.

Society | June 27, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1003

Bulgarian Violin-Player Virtuoso to Play at Sting's Party

Bulgarian violin-player virtuoso Vasko Vassilev, together with the Voodoo Orchestra group he leads, are leaving for Italy to attend the party of one of the stars of UK music Sting and his wife Trudi Styler, to be thrown on the occasion of their wedding's

Society | June 26, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 625

Bulgarian Model at Photo Session alongside Naomi Campbell

Bulgarian top model Tanya Ilieva will feature in a high-profile photo session alongside Naomi Campbell. The beauty represented by Bulgarian agency Visage will leave for next-door Turkey to sport the bathing suits of Zeki Triko for the company's new catalo

Society | June 26, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3462

Bulgaria Awarded Winners of World Bank Funded Essay Contest

Bulgaria's Economic Policy Institute awarded Thursday winners of the essay contest funded by the World Bank Mission to Bulgaria. The essays' subject was "Knowledge- Engine for Prosperity and Developement".

Society | June 26, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 535

Movie Stars Matt Dillon, William Dafoe Expected at Bulgarian Set

Hollywood stars Matt Dillon and William Dafoe are expected to arrive in Sofia in August, US company New Image shooing in Bulgaria announced.

Society | June 25, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 874

Inventor of "Anti-Baby" Pill to Appear in Bulgarian Talk Show

The famous American professor of Bulgarian origin Carl Djerassi that invented the anti-baby pills will participate Wednesday in a prominent Bulgarian talk show. Djerassi arrived June 24 in Bulgaria.

Society | June 24, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1064

Prominent US Jazz Quartet in Bulgaria

The American jazz quartet of Bob Albanese and "Cafe Simpatico" arrive in Bulgaria July 2. The famous Manhattan jazz quartet will throw two concerts in Sofia and Bulgaria's second city Plovdiv on July 4 and 5.

Society | June 24, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 538

New Potter "is Fastest-Selling Book Ever"

JK Rowling's fifth Harry Potter book - "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix"- has become the fastest-selling book ever, according to one chain, cited by BBC.

Society | June 22, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 500

Rossini's "The Barber of Seville" Opens Sofia Open-Air Festival

Rossini's "The Barber of Seville" opened Saturday the fifth edition of "Opera on the Square" festival on Alexander Batenberg Square in Sofia.

Society | June 21, 2003, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 857

New Harry Potter Goes on Sale

The fifth Harry Potter book - a 766-page "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix"- went on sale on Saturday in the UK, US, Canada, Australia and in English in many other countries around the world, with booksellers expecting brisk sales. One hundred c

Society | June 21, 2003, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 683

Bulgarian Finalists Selected to Compete for Elite Model Contract

Bulgarian model agency Visage selected Friday twenty-four finalists to compete for the prestigious title Elite Model Look. The girls who made it to the last round will have a photo session so that Visage can send the snapshots to the Paris-based model cen

Society | June 20, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 6570

Slavi's Joke: Gooooooooooooooal!

A trabant, East Europe's best-known transporter, was driving on a first-class Bulgarian highway with holes like on a second-class highway and top speed of 80n kilometers per hour. The driver, whistling and enjoying the beauty of the nature around, was in

Society | June 20, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 597

Pets: Protect Your Dog or Cat Against Ticks

The Paralysis Tick and the Brown Dog Tick are the two most common ticks on dogs. However, it is the Paralysis Tick that is by far the most dangerous.

Society | June 20, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 532

Health: Protection Against Mosquito Bites

Mosquitoes are known to pass blood-born illnesses and are responsible for the transmission of yellow fever, malaria, dengue fever, encephalitis, and many other serious diseases. In parts of the world where mosquito-transmitted diseases are not common it i

Society | June 20, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 555

Fashion: Short and Long Hairstyles for Men

Deciding which hairstyle to take on is a difficult decision since it can completely alter one's appearance. But the question is which hairstyles are popular now and which styles will make you look like you've been the victim of a hairdresser's bad day?

Society | June 20, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 9038

Science: Brazil's Rio Friendliest City in the World

A study published in the New Scientist magazine says the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro is the friendliest in the world.

Society | June 20, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 916

Bulgarian Ship Marked John Atanasoff's Anniversary in Lisbon

Diplomats joined Wednesday a tribute to the inventor of computer John Atanasoff onboard of Bulgarian sailing boat Kaliakra in Lisbon.

Society | June 19, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 834
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