An article in the UK newspaper publication, The Guardian, has published an article giving facts about calorie burning during a scuba dive.  They provide the following information, which suggests that regular scuba diving can assist/promote weight loss and increase in strength and general fitness.

With very few exceptions, diving in Hurghada is performed on daily or half-day boats, since the coastal area is mostly devoid of fringing reefs.

Grandmasta just finished two great books on Egypt that need to be added to the MediaShack Bookshelf.

There are more than just sand castles and swingsets waiting for kids on vacation

Cairo is a kid-friendly city, with facilities catering to children nearly everywhere.

Ceramic Café has been very popular in recent years. At the Café, children (and their parents) make objects from clay, using colors and different tools to create anything from elephants to mugs. These are then placed in a kiln and can be picked up a few days later for proud display in your living room or office. Ceramic Café has two branches, one in Heliopolis (Tel: +2 (02) 241-7603) and the other in Mohandiseen (Tel: +2 (02) 3303-8696).