Amal al-Atrash, better known by her stage name, Asmahan, was one of the most acclaimed singers and actresses in Egypt during the 1930s and ‘40s.  Known for her powerful voice, versatility, and commanding stage presence, she earned great fame at a time when society often frowned upon women entertainers. Her success helped pave the way … Continue reading Asmahan: 103rd Birthday →

For today Google planed to show the Mechanical television Google Doodle in more than 50 countries. But this Doodle was canceled by Google. The reason could be the crash of a German plane in the French Alps. At there Homepage in Germany Google shows a black ribbon with the text “Zum Gedenken an die Passagiere des Flugzeugabsturzes” (In memory of the passengers to the air crash).

Autumn, interchangeably known as fall in North America, is one of the four temperate seasons. Autumn marks the transition from summer intowinter, in September (Northern Hemisphere) or March (Southern Hemisphere), when the arrival of night becomes noticeably earlier and the temperature cools considerably. One of its main features is the shedding of leaves from deciduous … Continue reading First day of fall 2015 (southern hemisphere) →

The Vernal equinox is the equinox on the earth when the Sun appears to cross the celestial equator, heading northward. The Vernal equinox is the vernal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere and the autumnal equinox in the Southern Hemisphere.