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56 AUGUST 2014

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Contents ISSUE 56, VOLUME 4, AUGUST 2014 BEAUTY 52. Laser/Light Hair Removal

INTERVIEW 30. Rozan Ahmed 56. Fatima Dashti 86. Ali BuAbass 96. Maryam Al Hamly 104. Manar Laktine

ENTERTAINMENT 72. August Movie Releases 74. Top Music Charts 75. Music with MJB

KIDS 142. Kids Pages

FASHION 108. MIRTO - Anatomy Of A Shirt 110. Fashion News 112. Ornella Ianuzzi 114. AMYKARINE FEATURE 16. Being Human 18. Once Upon A Time... I wished I Was Left-handed 20. ‫هذا ما حصل بعد‬ 22. Your Growth Zone 24. Where The Modern Arts Have Gone Wrong? 28. Masquerade 34. Risking Their Own Lives To Help Others 54. Lefties 70. Book, Line, and Sinker 100. Natural Attraction 102. His Essentials

FITNESS 42. A Holistic Approach to Wellbeing...Continued 44. A Summer Detox To A Fitter And Healthier You 46. Healthy Lifestyle While Travelling FOOD 84. Live-Love-Eat with Sherifa Alasousi 88. Nat 's Kitchen Tales... With Love HEALTH 26. Eye Floaters 36. Birthing With Confidence In The GCC 38. Bad Habits That Affect Our Eyes

LITERATURE 78. Arabic Poetry by Tassnim 80. Stories by Nada Faris 82. August 2014 Book Releases

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NUTRITION Maintain Your Weight During Your Summer Vacation

REGULARS 48. Green in The City

50. One-On-One with Kinda AlFaris 62. Tea with T 66. City Guide 83. CP Book Club by Nada Soliman 120. Social Pages 123. Events 132. Press 140. Say Cheez with CityPages 145. Horoscopes 146. Homework for GrownUps TECHNOLOGY 91. New Toys At Fantasy World 92. Cool New Gadgets 94. TECH Updates & News

TRAVEL 64. What You Did Not Know About Geneva 68. Abu Dhabi

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Welcome to the August issue of CityPages: Another summer comes to a close, and soon it’s back to school for kids everywhere. Stories in this month’s issue come from the heart. Inspired by the number of international commemoration days August is host to, this edition of CityPages touches on themes such as our human instinct to be empathetic towards others. We read about friendship and we explore what is normal in people. International Humanitarian day, 19th August celebrates people who act out of their feeling of empathy towards others who are need. We have a story about the journeys of Aid Workers who’s feelings of empathy drive them to hostile lands far away, where they take risks so they can help others. What happens, though, when we feel too much? When we are over-come by the stories of suffering in the media, and we question what can I possibly do to help – if anything at all? John McArthur discusses ‘Compassionate fatigue’ in: being Human. When there is empathy, there are bonds and one of the greatest bonds between people is friendship. This month hosted a day of international celebration for one of the finest elements of our human being: Friendship day was on August 3rd and we have story about the beautiful friendship between Shereen Mitwalli and Kinda Al-Faris in: ‘One On-One with Kinda’. August also sees in: International left handers day. We have an article by Paul Turnbridge who discusses how being left handed was once seen as a disability, and that, now, perceptions have changed to where left-handed people are revered, are seen as gifted, alongside other right-handed people. He questions: what are the disabilities of today, which will be admired tomorrow? Perhaps mental health issues. Of course, there is no need to have a day set aside to commemorate friendship, humanitarianism, and kindness though these days bring the topics to the fore of our awareness so we can give them some consideration. After some consideration of my own, I conclude that people are just people and part of being human is that we share things with other humans, yet, we are all individually unique. It is obvious that more and more these differences are being celebrated. Enjoy your summer; enjoy reading CityPages!

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#56 AUGUST 2014 COVER CREDITS

Dear CityPages Readers,

Hello Our Beautiful Readers!

Hello from beautiful, sunny Mykonos where I am currently

I hope all of you had a great Eid. Indeed it was an occasion of

writing this letter to you. It's summer vacation for me, yet I am

celebration and joy. We are now heading towards the last part

still working as you can see. I realized recently that without a calling in life us humans can get caught doing all sorts of things to keep ourselves busy and sometimes those things may not always lead us to our right path in life. ON THE COVER: Fatima Dashti (PR Manager - Ooredoo Kuwait)

This is why it's always a good thing to recognize our strengths and find constructive ways to put them to good use. In this month's issue I interview my friend Shereen Mitwalli

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of 2014, kids are preparing themselves for the academic session and the travelers are coming back to Kuwait. Life will be in full bloom after a couple of weeks when everyone will be trying to get maximum out of this time. Before going back to your routine reading CityPages August issue, rembeber it is a treat from us to you.

whom coincidentally I actually met years ago, in Mykonos.

Have a lot of fun durings the rest of your vacations and get ready

She's one of those people who has found her calling in life and

for the upcoming tasks.

continues to inspire me time and time again. So, read on and enjoy this issue. Until next month!

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HUMAN John McArthur

CityPages has developed something of a tradition for celebration. This month, there are two important dates for us to consider and applaud. August 12th is International Youth Day and a week later, it's World Humanitarian Day, both UN sponsored events. The first is going to focus on young people with mental health issues: their inclusion, destigmatisation and empowerment. Special events and discussion forums are planned and the hope is to develop action plans where concrete proposals find a voice. I think it no coincidence that just seven days later, we are invited to consider; "people helping people", which is the theme and underlying principle of World Humanitarian Day. A Google search will give interested readers all the information they need about both of these two events, so I don't really want to repeat stuff that people can more easily find out for themselves. However, since the title of this piece is; "being human", I found myself thinking that there really has to be more I should be saying than trotting out a trivial little soundbite about being helpful, in a Boy Scoutish kind of way, where I tell myself to be kinder to people I don't like very much or to make a point of helping a little old lady across the road. I'm not going to dismiss or belittle youth initiatives because I think the two themes are closely intertwined and I'd like to revisit this a little later.

Firstly, is "being human" the same thing as "being a humanitarian"? Being empathic, caring and aware of the others is a 16

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characteristic of all humanity - we are a collaborative species and our lives tend to work best if we can figure out ways of getting along together. Sometimes, we develop mechanisms, organisational structures to reach out to people we don't know, in the form of some kind of humanitarian aid. By way of definition, humanitarian aid is material or logistical assistance provided for 'humanitarian purposes', typically in response to humanitarian crises including natural and man-made disasters. The primary objective of humanitarian aid is to save lives, alleviate suffering, and maintain human dignity. Everyone reading this, unless severely psychologically damaged, ought to be able to buy into that as something to at the very least, applaud, or even become involved with. Having said that, a little introspection might not be a bad thing. I'm happy to go first. I've always thought of myself as a comparatively compassionate human being. By this, I mean that I am sympathetically conscious of other people's distress, together with a rather vague and unfocused desire to, where possible, do something about it and alleviate their unhappiness. Most of the time, such feelings arise when events and circumstances directly impact me; a friend's dog has been killed by a car, a neighbour's child has been hospitalised and so on. The media, however, anxious as it is to sell us news, is full of rant, cant and excitingly remote and terrible stories about people and things far away which can paint our minds and hearts with a new and different

compassionate stripe. Pragmatically, the fact that Ukrainian rebels shot down a commercial jet airliner and took the lives of hundreds of people has no effect on my daily existence. I shall still go for dinner with friends and enjoy good conversation as the night falls. The scream of sirens and missiles exploding in Gaza City or Ashkelon has no material effect on my choice of dessert and I don't need to run to an underground bunker to eat it. Gentle reader, are you outraged? Just a little by what you have just read? I do hope so, because to care, however abstract that caring turns out to be, is part of what makes us all human. Like you, I feel for them. All of them. I try to imagine what it must be like for them. And I hope that the day never comes when I no longer have enough, the reserves are empty and the well has run dry. But, the weight of grief, sadness and rage almost chokes our instincts to care. They become heavy, waterlogged, so much so that we can barely lift them. Social media can give us a real time account in a war zone, we, the silent witnesses of tragedy yet insulated from the effects of it, are overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude of the catastrophes that unroll in front of our eyes and all we can do it sit, appalled, almost frozen by compassion fatigue. Compassion fatigue, also known as secondary traumatic stress, the psychologists tell us, is a condition characterised by a gradual lessening of compassion over time. It is common among people - ironically - who

work directly with trauma victims such as nurses, psychologists, and first responders and was first diagnosed in nurses in the 1950s. Sufferers can exhibit symptoms which can include hopelessness, a decrease in pleasurable experiences, persistent anxiety, sleeplessness, nightmares, and an all-pervasive negative attitude. This really doesn't do them any good either professionally or personally; they have productivity problems, can't focus properly and develop feelings of incompetence and self-doubt. In short, when they ask themselves "how am I doing?" their inner response is "not very well". Personally, I've always been a bit sceptical, but Carl Jung, the father of the idea of the collective unconscious would have argued that we tend to feel bad because someone else somewhere else is feeling bad as well, if you'll forgive a gross over-simplification. Freud would have called these "archaic remnants" mental forms or templates whose presence can't be explained by anything in our own lives and which seem, as he put it, to be "aboriginal, innate, and inherited shapes of the human mind." I am beginning to wonder whether this idea does indeed have traction when considering, for example, the effect social media has on two highly divergent and entrenched opinions. Twitter wars and Facebook faceoffs sometimes seem to be conflict by proxy, almost as if one is playing a mental video game of a real set of events. People take

sides, as if they were really there, they can express whatever opinions they want, and even believe that they can shift the balance of opinion away from one side and towards the one they favour more. Those who know me are aware that I abhor violent confrontation; whether in the form of verbal abuse - the kind of vitriol that makes the paper curl - and also physical violence, where people set about each other with sticks, stones, Molotov cocktails, guns, knives or anti tank missiles. In both cases, the weak are trampled by the strong and whichever way the political dice roll, one side is going to come out of the carnage better than the other and inescapably, people are going to suffer and die, both combatants and civilians. Everyone's mind at this moment must be turning to one of half a dozen violent confrontations going on around the world and their immediate feelings about it. I'd like to ask a hard thing. Put the politics down, just for a moment, and consider this. There is an admittedly minority school of anthropology that has been observing conflict in various species of ape, attempting to extrapolate their work to protohominid species and hence ourselves. It's probably true to say that most people believe that we began our human journey in nomadic hunter-gatherer groups. We ate and walked. We didn't settle. When the food was gone, we moved on and found some more. We operated collaboratively because we had to. Food and resources

were shared - it would be unthinkable not to. Then, we settled. We grew crops in fields, domesticated and grazed cattle and sheep which then developed into the concepts of ownership and property, which we were then forced to defend against those who would steal from us. We developed politics, leadership, rule and slavery, from which, perhaps, many of the evils we now face have sprung. Originally, we knew how to share, to give and receive. We gave because it wasn't ours to give, it belonged to all and to no-one. When the first settlers arrived in their oxcarts to southern Africa, in search of a better life, they asked the indigenous peoples "may we have land, to plant and to settle?" They did not understand. "Yes. Of course", they said. "The land belongs to God". So the men from Europe came and did exactly that - and the rest is history. Returning to the original theme, youth, the inheritors who are given another chance to make a difference. They are the ones with energy and passion, the fire in their bellies to set the world alight, and bend it to their collective will. What they lack in discipline, they make up for in enthusiasm. We owe it to them to guide their passions, temper their rage and turn it to the good of their fellows. To teach them, as we were once taught, what it is to behave as worthy humanitarians, as representatives of all that is best in our muddled, confused species, in other words, to be human. August, 2014

Once Upon A Time... I Wished I Was Left-Handed Paul Turnbridge The chances are weighted in my favour if I suggest that the majority of you reading this article are going to be right-handed. That’s actually got nothing to do with any perceived interest in the subject matter from the title, of course, but merely a general assumption based on the fact that the majority of people are, indeed, right-handed by nature. When I say “by nature” I mean, of course, that from birth and through our developing years we each adopt a natural inclination to lead certain activities with either our left or right hands – it is not something we choose objectively. Most of us will write using a pen in our right hand; will raise a cup to our lips by grabbing the handle with our right hand; will spread butter on a slice of bread using a knife in our right hand; ... you get the picture by now, I’m sure. There are some amongst us, however, who are left-handed! It’s perhaps hard to believe, but nevertheless true! And for those who are lefthanded, it is equally natural to use a pen in their left hand, to drink coffee from a mug using their left hand, and to butter their bread using a knife in their left hand. We are used to living in a world where, for most of the time, a simple majority sets the standards and regulations. Most countries are governed by representatives elected into office by the majority of the voting public; the family-

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room television will usually be switched to the channel showing a programme that most of the family members want to watch; a group of friends on a night out will choose where to eat by taking an informal majorityled decision. And so it is that, in a world where the majority are left-handed, it is not always commercially viable to provide equal consideration for left-handers ....it is possible to locate and purchase left-handed products, but not necessarily easy or at an equal price. Kitchen products such as knives and measuring jugs are geared towards the right-handed market; some regular power tools (and I’m thinking especially about circular saws) could be pretty dangerous if not used by a right-hander; and it’s impossible for a left-handed golfer to play with standard right-handed clubs. It’s certainly not all badly weighted against left-handers though. When writing from left to right (as with English) it is of course advantageous to be right-handed, ensuring that the writing hand does not trail behind and smudge what has been written; but when writing from right to left (as with Arabic) the advantage transfers to the left-handers! Okay, so now we’ve established that it’s perfectly normal and acceptable for lefthanders to be left-handed in exactly the same was as for right-handers to be righthanded, let’s look again at the title of this article. Why, as a naturally right-handed person, would I have wished to be lefthanded? Had I previously given it any thought? Indeed, have you ever thought about possible advantages or disadvantages of leading with the opposite hand to that of your current bias?

In normal circumstances, being left or righthanded makes little difference to our daily lives because we learn to live, and become proficient, in accordance with our natural tendencies. But in an unfortunate turn of events last year, I stupidly slipped on some wet tiles in my home, flew into the air, and landed awkwardly and painfully on my right side. After a night in casualty I emerged with my right arm in a sling, supporting a weighty slab of plaster, having fractured my right elbow and torn ligaments in my right arm. Yes ... my right arm! There was a sudden realisation that I had, overnight, become quite useless. I depended on my right arm to write, to type on my laptop, to punch the keyboard on my phone – to be fair, I could still manage these, but everything took twice as long as before. But this wasn’t all, as I quickly came to realise that my everyday life had suddenly become more difficult and slower, simply because I no longer could rely on my lead arm. Without my right hand, going to the bathroom became a nightmare; using my left hand to wash and clean my teeth was really tough when used to using my right hand. Dressing myself was equally difficult, and cooking became a danger! Temporarily losing the use of either arm was bound to cause problems, but why did it have to be my right? I wished so much then that I had been left-handed! International Left-Handers’ Day is celebrated this year on Wednesday, August 13th. It is a day intended to increase awareness of what it’s like to be left-handed but also provides an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate our differences. Let’s all give ourselves a big pat on the back – with whichever hand we prefer!

August, 2014

‫هذا ما حصل بعد ‪..‬‬ ‫كل يوم نصحى من النوم على حياة روتينية‬ ‫اعتدناها و مللنا منها ونادرًا ما نرى شخص اعجبه‬ ‫حاله و عمله ‪ .‬فهذا يريد تغيير عمله الن مديره في‬ ‫العمل (مضايقه) و ذلك الخريج مازال يبحث عن عمل‬ ‫و استفقد جميع معارض التوظيف دون جدوى و تلك‬ ‫سئمت من ابنائها المشاغبين و طلبات المدارس‬ ‫الال نهائية ‪ .‬أنا من األشخاص الذين قد أختلف عن‬ ‫اآلخرين ولو بشيء بسيط و هو أني استثمر وقتي‬ ‫بما يفيدني دون الحاجة العالن ذلك للعالم ‪ ،‬ولكن‬ ‫بين يوم و ليلة انقلب ذلك الحال و قد يقلب حال‬ ‫الكثير أيضا‪.‬‬ ‫ففي يوم األحد ‪ 14/2/2010‬كانت لنا فرصة بالتعرف‬ ‫على‪ Nick Vujicic‬استرالي الجنسية ولد في‬ ‫‪ 4/12/1982‬تخرج من الجامعه بتخصصين (المحاسبة‬ ‫و التمويل) من هواياته السباحة و كرة القدم و‬ ‫الغولف و االهم أنه شخص يحب الحياة‪ .‬قد يقول‬ ‫البعض ما الفرق فهو حاله حال الكثير‪ ..‬ال‪ ..‬فهو‬ ‫اختلف عنا جميعًا‪ ..‬ولد هذا االنسان بدون أذرع أو‬ ‫أرجل‪ ..‬لكنه يملك قدم يسرى صغيره جدًا و ضعيفة‬ ‫يوجد فيها اصبعين فقط ‪ ..‬لقد حرم هذا الشخص‬ ‫ان يكون حاله مثل حالنا و لكن اهلل تعالى اعطاه‬ ‫نعمة أكبر وهي محبة الناس له و يملك قوة ايمان‬ ‫و عزيمة قوية و رغبة في الحياة كبيرة جدًا قد‬ ‫يحسده البعض عليها‪ ..‬فبعد تخرجه من الجامعة‬ ‫قرر أن يصبح محاضر عالمي و قد بدأ ذلك باالتصال‬ ‫على ‪ 52‬مدرسة في استراليا ‪ ,‬وكان الجميع يغلق‬ ‫الهاتف في وجهه فمن سيتسقبله !!! و أخيرًا‬ ‫وافقت احدى المدارس و قررت أن تدفع له و لكنه‬ ‫فوجئ ان المدرسة بعيدة عن منزله قرابة ساعتين‬ ‫و نصف و ال يستطيع القيادة ‪ ..‬فترجى أخاه أن يأخذه‬ ‫اليها‪ ،‬و دفع له اتعابه من المدرسة ‪ ..‬و كان يقول‬ ‫نعم خسرت المال في أول عمل لي و لكني كسبت‬ ‫الكثير فقد كسبت شيئ أكبر من المال ‪ ..‬لقد‬ ‫كسب حب الناس و أصبح يصله ما يعادل ‪ 200‬رساله‬ ‫الكترونية اسبوعيًا و ‪ 27000‬دعوة ليقوم بمحاضرة‬ ‫الطلبة و الطالبات و الناس عامة إلعطائهم األمل‬ ‫في الحياة و الدفاع عن حقوق المعاقين في العالم ‪.‬‬ ‫من كان يريد أن يغير نفسه لألفضل فليكمل‬ ‫سطوري التالية فقد تغير حالكم لألفضل و ستكون‬ ‫جمل بسيطة ولكن تحمل في طياتها المعاني‬ ‫الكثيرة‪.‬‬ ‫صادف يوم المحاضرة ( يوم الحب) على الرغم انني‬ ‫لست من محبيه أو مؤيديه و لكن كانت لكلماته‬

‫االثر في هذا اليوم ‪ ..‬كثير من األشخاص في هذا‬ ‫العالم يقومون بالتغيير رغبه في كسب محبه و‬ ‫انتباه الطرف اآلخر حتى يشعر بالفرح ‪ ..‬ولكنهم ال‬ ‫يعلمون أنها محبة مؤقتة فقط ‪ ..‬فأي محبة مؤقته‬ ‫ستزول بسرعة و هذا صحيح‪.‬‬ ‫من كلماته المفيدة حقا‪:‬‬ ‫‪You don’t know what you can achieve‬‬ ‫‪until you try it‬‬ ‫بمعنى ‪ :‬أنت ال تعرف ما يمكنك تحقيقه اال بالتجربة‬ ‫فكيف نحكم على شي دون العمل فيه ‪ ..‬و المحاولة‬ ‫ال تكون مرة فقط ‪ ..‬محاولة تتبعها عدة محاوالت ‪..‬‬ ‫‪Get acceptance from others‬‬ ‫طبيعة بشرية أن نكون مقبولين في المجتمع‬ ‫صحيح ‪ ..‬و لكن ال داعي ان نغير نفسنا القناع االخرين‬ ‫بوجودنا فليتقبلونا كما نحن عليه‪.‬‬ ‫)‪Being you (be your self‬‬ ‫كن أنت !! و ال تكن شخص اخر ‪ . .‬فكثير من فتيات‬ ‫اليوم اصبحن يقلدن الكثير من الممثالت و الفنانات‬ ‫بهدف ان يصبحن جميالت و اقناع الطرف االخر بذلك‬ ‫!! خطأ ‪ . .‬هذه فرحة مؤقته ستنتهي بوقت بسيط‬ ‫جدًا مهما كان التغيير الخارجي جميل فاالجمل هو‬ ‫التغيير الداخلي‪.‬‬ ‫‪People cannot change your situation‬‬ ‫‪, your dream and the way you choose‬‬ ‫‪your life‬‬ ‫الناس ال يمكنهم أن يحددوا أحالمك وطريقة حياتك‪.‬‬ ‫الى هنا انتهت السطور ‪ ،‬لقد كتبت هذه المقالة‬ ‫قبل أربع سنوات ولم أنشرها‪ ،‬قد يتساأل البعض‬ ‫وما عالقة هذا‪ ،‬سأخبركم‪.‬‬

‫بعد لقائي مع ‪ Nick‬وحديثي معه وأخبرته كيف‬ ‫ألهمني لتغيير حياتي‪ ،‬وضع كلماتي في صفحته‬ ‫الرئيسية وأخبرني بأنني انسانة رائعة وسأحقق‬ ‫طموحي يومًا‪ ،‬ومنذ ذلك الحين وأنا انشغل بنفسي‬ ‫كثيرًا فبعدها حصلت على شهادة الماجستير‬ ‫وحصلت على شهادة مدرب معتمد وأصبحت ألقي‬ ‫محاضرات لآلخرين ألشجعهم على التغيير االيجابي‬ ‫في حياتهم وكانت قصته هي أكثر قصة تلهمني‬ ‫وأرددها دائمًا‪ .‬الجميل في الموضوع أيضًا أنني‬ ‫أخبرته بأنني أحب كتابة المقاالت ألشجع اآلخرين‬ ‫وفع ً‬ ‫ال هذا ما يحدث اآلن فقبل عام تقريبًا كتبت‬ ‫أولى مقاالتي في مدونتي واليوم أصبحت أكتب في‬ ‫مدونتي ومجلة وجريدة‪.‬‬ ‫نعم ‪ ..‬ما تكتبه وتخطط له وتصر عليه ستحصل‬ ‫عليه وبالوقت المناسب‪ ،‬عليك فقط أن تعقد‬ ‫العزيمة والهمة لذلك وتبذل األسباب وتأكد أن‬ ‫اهلل تعال معك أينما ذهبت‪ .‬بعدها أرسلت رسالة‬ ‫لـ ‪ Nick‬ألخبره الى ماذا توصلت وقال لي بأنه تزوج‬ ‫من امرأة يحبها وهو الشيء الذي لم يتوقعه‬ ‫وكذلك أنجب طف ً‬ ‫ال سليمًا ويقول أعيش حياة رائعة‬ ‫وسعيدة فكل ما دونته تحقق‪.‬‬ ‫قصته تلهم الكثيرين اليوم‪ ،‬أما أنت فهل ماتزال‬ ‫تختلق أعذارًا لعدم تحقيقك لما تريد ؟ تأكد أنك أنت‬ ‫المسؤول عما تتخذه اليوم من قرار‪.‬‬ ‫من يود معرفته أكثر فليتابع موقعه‪:‬‬ ‫‪http://www.lifewithoutlimbs.org/‬‬ ‫‪Nour AlZaabi‬‬

‫‪Nour holds a Master in Business Administration‬‬ ‫‪and a Bachelor in Marketing and is a Member at‬‬ ‫‪The Kuwait Economic Society and British Council‬‬ ‫‪Entrepreneur Network in Kuwait. Stay tuned for‬‬ ‫‪her articles and features in the CityPages magazine.‬‬

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‫ﻧﻬﺘﻢ ﺑﺎﻟﺘﻔﺎﺻﻴﻞ ‪.‬‬ ‫ﻗﺴﻢ ﺟﺮاﺣﺔ اﻟﻔﻢ وا�ﺳﻨﺎن‬ ‫اﻟﺨﺪﻣﺎت اﻟﺸﺎﻣﻠﺔ اﻟﺘﻲ ﺗﻘﺪﻣﻬﺎ أﻗﺴﺎﻣﻨﺎ ﻻ ﺗﻌﻜﺲ ﺳﻮى إﻫﺘﻤﺎﻣﻨﺎ‬ ‫ﺑﺘﻔﺎﺻﻴﻞ رﻋﺎﻳﺘﻜﻢ‪.‬‬ ‫زراﻋﺔ ا�ﺳﻨﺎن وﻋﻼج اﻟﺠﺬور‪.‬‬ ‫ﺣﺸﻮات ا�ﺳﻨﺎن اﻟﺘﺠﻤﻴﻠﻴﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫ﺗﺮﻛﻴﺒﺎت ﺛﺎﺑﺘﺔ وﻣﺘﺤﺮﻛﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫ﺟﺮاﺣﺎت وﻋﻼج اﻟﻔﻢ واﻟﻠﺜﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫ﺗﻘﻮﻳﻢ ا�ﺳﻨﺎن ﻟ�ﻃﻔﺎل واﻟﻜﺒﺎر‪.‬‬ ‫ﻋﻼج أﺳﻨﺎن ا�ﻃﻔﺎل واﻟﻮﻗﺎﻳﺔ ﻣﻦ اﻟﺘﺴﻮس‪.‬‬ ‫ﻣﻌﺎﻟﺠﺔ ﺗﻘﻮﻳﻤﻴﺔ ﻣﺴﺎﻋﺪة ﻟﻠﺘﻌﻮﻳﻀﺎت اﻟﺴﻨﻴﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫ﻣﻌﺎﻟﺠﺔ ﺗﻘﻮﻳﻤﻴﺔ وﻗﺎﺋﻴﺔ ﻟﻤﻨﻊ ﻧﺸﻮء ﺣﺎﻻت ﺳﻮء ا�ﻃﺒﺎق ﻟﺪى ا�ﻃﻔﺎل‪.‬‬ ‫ﻋﻼج ا�ﺳﻨﺎن ﺗﺤﺖ اﻟﺘﺨﺪﻳﺮ اﻟﻌﺎم‪.‬‬ ‫ﺗﺒﻴﻴﺾ ا�ﺳﻨﺎن ‪.ZOOM‬‬ ‫ﻣﺴﺎﻋـﺪة ا�ﻃﻔـﺎل ﻟﻠﺘﺨﻠـﺺ ﻣـﻦ اﻟﻌـﺎدات اﻟﺴﻴﺌــﺔ )ﻣﺺ ا�ﺻﺎﺑﻊ ‪ -‬دﻓﻊ اﻟﻠﺴﺎن(‪.‬‬ ‫ﻗﺸﺮة اﻟﺒﻮرﺳﻠﻴﻦ اﻟﺘﺠﻤﻴﻠﻴﺔ ) إﺑﺘﺴﺎﻣﺔ ﻫﻮﻟﻴﻮود (‬

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‫‪August, 2014‬‬

Your Growth Zone: Where Your Life Happens!

If you have ever worked out to exercise guru Jillian Michaels, you are probably familiar to her famous quote: "get comfortable with being uncomfortable”. To many people this sounds completely absurd! Why would any one want to get out of their comfort zone? I will let you in on a not so little secret. Getting out of your comfort zone is where your life happens; nothing ever gets accomplished sitting in your comfort zone. Your comfort zone is exactly that: comfortable, familiar and predictable. It’s where you feel safe and face almost no risk. It’s your fortress in which you hide away from life’s struggles, challenges and opportunities. But the catch in existing in your comfort zone is that you will never accomplish anything or live a happy and satisfied life. Zahra Taqi Zahra is a Certified Professional Coach and the President of Milestones Coaching. She would love to hear back from you. So please feel free to drop her a line on her email: zahrataqi@gmail.com or find her on FB: http://www.facebook. com/MilestonesCoaching or twitter: @ MilestonesCoach

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One of the best ways to grow and experience what life can offer is to try something new. But for many of us, “new” is unfamiliar and unfamiliar is uncomfortable. So, we willingly trap ourselves in the incapacitating cage of a monotonous job, one that we don't particularly enjoy, out of fear of experiencing a new environment and all that a new job would entail. The reason why most people prefer to stay in their comfort zone; or more precisely why many people do not get OUT of their comfort zone is simple; it is pure fear. Fear, is usually the root cause of our stunted growth and progress when it comes to life. But, the most successful people know that in order to achieve the lives of our dreams, we need to push past that fear, out of our comfort zone and into our growth zone. Here is where life happens, where you push the boundaries, where you are most uncomfortable but rest assured, this is where the magic happens. The best way to make the process of leaving your comfort zone less of a daunting task is to eliminate your ego. When you shift your mindset from focusing on the finish line and instead be aware of the journey, here is where you will start to learn about your self. You will not succeed from the beginning, and chances are, that what ever you plan on doing first will be one of

your biggest failures, but do not despair. Struggle is part of the package, so is failing. The key is to be comfortable with both, and to not allow your ego to get hurt. Struggle will build your character and is a normal step in development and progress. One thing that will help you is to remember, that your feelings will come and go, but your experiences will last a lifetime. As you allow your self to get exposed to more uncomfortable situations, the more you will realize that this is where your growth happens and the more comfortable you will be with it. If you don't get uncomfortable at the gym, you will never achieve the fitness level you aspire to, if you don't get uncomfortable at the office, you will miss important business opportunities; if you do not put your self out there in your relationship with your spouse, you will never know what it means to be in a happy and fulfilled relationship. The more you expose your self to uncomfortable situations, the more accustomed you will be to discomfort and the more growth and benefit you will witness in your life. Once you take that first, scary step, you will discover a vault of untapped potential. So what are you waiting for? Get comfortable being uncomfortable!

August, 2014

Where The Modern Arts Have Gone Wrong? Arts are truly wonderful in the way they entertain us as they change our mental and internal structure, making us look at life from different angles. They have done this noble deed for many-a-years, and it is such a noble thing to do; to give others insight on what also can be seen (a view of the world from different perspectives). But from time to time, we meet those artistic masterpieces that change everything. Pieces so magical, so intricate, so ascending in values and eminence that cannot be left without them leaving their traces on our souls. They reform our internal structure, and provide us with power that helps us survive as stronger beings. And it goes without saying that as time goes by, we are seeing less of these magnificent works. It’s not that the past was riddled with those golden monuments, but at least all of the timeless ones survived; thus, justifying the saying: “Old is gold”. Old is truly gold, and we assure this when we look at the ancients with reverence. Alas, art is dying in times where art is most susceptible to boom and flourish. With art dying, we will not be in destitute of art, nor will we deprived of its beauty, but we will not have the privilege of experiencing much of the contemporary’s potential. With art fading, and getting shallower, we are gaining less of the beauty we live to feel. As we all know, nature’s beauty is declining as humans are corrupting the environment, so we might be left off in a time and place forsaken by God; a world where beauty is vanishing. It’s hard to fix such a big problem, and resuscitating these dead arts Adnan Najeeb Al-Abbar Adnan is studying Theoretical Physics at the college of Sciences and Technology in Kuwait University. His Hobbies include Anime, manga, heavy metal, jazz, gaming, writing, and reading. In Writing field he is into Reviews, critiques, essays, plays, and short short-stories. Adnan can be contacted by email: 3dnanoo94@gmail.com

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seem to be almost impossible, but achievable, nevertheless. In any case, why should we wait for art to wane so we could stabilize it? There has to be some caution towards these sensitive subjects: We have to protect ourselves from this imminent harsh reality. A lot of artists tried inoculating our society to prevent such bleak world to happen, but the effects are close to null. To establish a basis for the problem, we have to understand what the true terror is. It lies within the industrialization of arts. Arts which used to be a vent for artists to express themselves now have resolved to a means of living. An artist who does not make money of his arts starves, sadly, and that is another error of this now-capitalist world. The world is truly a harsh place to live in, but that is a problem in itself which shall not be addressed here. The arts, which are supposed to be manmade beauty have become products only to be sold by corporations. Those indie arts are also going down the drain of monetary enslavement. Now most independent artists seek fame and fortune. All the truer values are forgotten, or merely used as spice for the modern artist’s works. Seldom do we see stories told of glory, love, and chivalry; everyone’s into social-acceptance, lust, and ethics of the stupid. How can anything flourish with these values being pursued?! When are we going to see generations upon generations of true artists? Some would argue that if all works were good, good would lose its meaning but that’s clearly false because not everyone is cut out to be an artist. Artists are innovators. They are the greatest of us, they live to create… Unlike those, who create to live. An artist seeks reform from his own achievements, whereas people from Plato’s apetitive layer would seek money or acceptance within a crowd of their own. We are in grave times, lost, not knowing what art even is. Most of us do not know what art is supposed to be. Everything is accepted into the circle of 'arts' nowadays. People seek what is entertaining, and companies stoop to entertaining those lazy pretentious snotty people to rob them of their wealth. The gimmick is to make them enjoy some minutes of false happiness, short-lasting ecstasy before depression pours in. And why would it not with these kids’ lives filled with insalubrious ideas and thoughts that

would simply soften their hard-shells. What good is an artist who does not penetrate his friends’ minds?. All those mindless clowns are encouraged to produce more of their cluttering junk for a few dollars more. It’s not a sin when people do art for fun, but when it becomes art’s major direction, the errors become evident. Threatening others are habits we picked up from our cavemen ancestors, and it’s a trait that stems from our lust for blood. We do not accept opposing ideas, and for that, we stare at artists, whose jobs are to break all walls and propagate beauty, with dreary eyes. We do that out of ignorance of course, without knowing its deadly effects on an artist’s well-structured mind. This is a catastrophe that even the ancients have done. We have always struck fear into artists who brought new things because we are too coward to step out of traditions. They expect the artist to please them, and all hell would break loose if he failed to do so. Art isn’t something that was made for the people, but a product of a mentality that needs to be for the artist to remain sane. Art is also not like a building. It doesn’t last forever. It needs to be refreshed every now and then. Art is, finally, not something that speaks to you, rather, a teacher that takes you by hand to high mountains to train your soul. This may be an exaggeration, but what good art is not exaggerated?! The change has to be within. We shouldn't boycott the arts that do not show intellect or good intent, because we all need to be entertained every now and then. Seeking wisdom through others’ works is a way of life, where entertainment fails to be. We have to simply appreciate truer arts more, and produce only beauty. It is the harder way, and the harder way is much better because it makes us disciplined and wise. I wish for contemporary artists to mold their arts in pure substance, with ideas that, even if satirical, independent of what the market asks. Artists need to be original, authentic, and effective. Art is not just a material. It’s a craft. It needs to be well thought out, taken care of, and garnished with eloquence through trained hands, and intelligent minds. In the end, would you like to live in an emotional waste land? Think about it, Mr./ Ms. Artist.

August, 2014

Eye Floaters Are They Dangerous?

Eye floaters are those tiny spots, specks, flecks and "cobwebs" that drift aimlessly around in your field of vision. While annoying, ordinary eye floaters and spots are very common and usually aren't cause for alarm, but there are instances when they can be indicative of something more serious.

break off and float around in the more watery center of the vitreous, forming floaters.

precautions can help improve eye health and reduce your risk of developing floaters.

Shadows from the floating particles, and not the debris itself, are what you actually see in the eye. As light passes through the eye, shadows from the particles are cast onto the retina. They seem to move around in the eye following the rapid movement of the eye.

nAvoid excessive rubbing of the eyes.

The perception of floaters in the eye is called myodesopsia. They are particularly noticeable when looking at a light-colored background, such as the sky.

When should I be alarmed?

nRecognize some medications carry side effects that can affect the eyes. Talk to an optometrist about medications you take and discuss potential alternatives.

What causes floaters?

Most eye floaters are quite common and not dangerous at all. However, consult an eye doctor if the floaters interfere with your quality of life or impair your ability to read or drive a car.

Floaters are formed when very small pieces of the eye's gel-like substance, called vitreous, break loose in the inner back portion of the eye. Vitreous is the part of the eye between the lens and the retina and contains a clear jelly called the vitreous humor.

If floaters suddenly increase or are accompanied by light flashes or losses in peripheral vision, this could be a sign of a serious condition known as retinal detachment. A retinal detachment occurs when any part of the retina is lifted or pulled from its normal position at the back of the wall of the eye.

If you have floaters that are dense and numerous, a procedure called a vitrectomy may be recommended. This procedure removes the vitreous gel along with the floating debris, replacing the gel with a salt solution. A vitrectomy is a potentially risky procedure, so it's often reserved only for those suffering from severe floaters.

The vitreous has a gel-like consistency initially, but as a person ages the vitreous begins to dissolve and liquefy. Some of the undissolved gel particles can

Left untreated, a retinal detachment can lead to permanent visual impairment or even blindness in a matter of a few days. Surgery is required to seal any holes in the retina or to reattach the retina to the back of the eyeball.

Experimental laser therapy to dissolve the floaters is another potential treatment option, though this procedure is still being studied and isn't widely used.

Prevention and Treatment

Most floaters are left untreated, and patients are advised to simply live with them and learn to cope.

Dr. Nazia Nausheen Dr. Nazia Nausheen is a Certified Medical Doctor. She also holds a Masters Degree in Business, Specializing in Sales and Marketing. Disseminates valuable information in her extensive medical seminars and workshops. Readers should look forward to her regular articles on women health and other general health related issues.

nDo not sleep face-down where the eyes will be rubbed in sleep.

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Many eye conditions, including floaters, are a hereditary condition. If someone in your family is prone to severe eye floaters, there is a good chance you may experience the same. However, taking some

nAvoid risky sports. Head and eye trauma can lead to new eye floaters. Blows to the head and face can cause vitreous material to detach.

Eye floaters are common and usually carry no risks. If they become prevalent or are accompanied by flashes of light, visit your eye doctor as soon as possible.

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When masks unveil the unexpected truth

Masquerade In my humble opinion, a huge percentage of fast divorces happen due to the fact that we don’t know what to expect of a marriage and we build a “dream” house that only exists in fairy tales. It has been said before, and supported with actual situations, that you never really know a person until you both live under one roof. Is it true? In fact, it is. But is it deception or is this the natural course of things?. It depends! What a mask does is hide your features, and what a person who is wearing the mask aspires to do is to convince everyone that he is someone else. In a relationship, if you hide your features you hide your true look (which is very important to investigate nowadays by the way). In

addition, if you are convinced this person in the mask is truthful, then YOU are in trouble.

and I wouldn’t change a thing if I could go back in time.”

I asked around, men and women, about the facts they discovered in their partners after marriage; the one thing they never thought about before marriage and if they would have reacted differently if they knew it earlier?

CONFESSER #3 – Male

CONFESSER #1 – Male “I knew my wife likes to brag a lot even before we get married. However, I never knew she could lie about things and even make up stories just to brag about something that doesn’t even exist. It shocked me no doubt, especially that she doesn’t think it is a big deal.” He then answered to the questions: would you have reacted differently if you knew that prior to your marriage? “I am not sure, but I don’t think it would have made that much difference !”

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CONFESSER #2 – Female

Sherihan A. Hassabo is a passionate writer who started expressing her opinion about controversial subjects when she was 14. When she is not directing events, she likes to investigate the interesting relationships' controversy in our Eastern society. Every month, and from real life experience; Sherihan will share a story, an idea, opinion, or a simple advice for men and women to live happily ever after.

“My husband is the man of my dreams. He is without a doubt my soul mate. Did we face any problems or discovered things about each other after marriage? Of course. But this made our relationship even healthier

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“I am always thinking about deception in marriage and the first idea that comes into my mind is how my wife will look after marriage. Will she look as pretty as she does in our engagement days? Will she always have make up on her face or will she remove it? And if she does remove it, will she be as pretty? Thus, I decided that my future wife should allow me to see her real face before we get married. Even though it is mere features, but it is still important to me.” CONFESSER #4 – Female “I think a mask is made to beautify the facts. I would like to believe my husband hasn’t deceived me but he tried to “look” better for my sake and for the sake of our relationship to go on and reach this point.” Lots of confessors with endless stories; What is yours? And would you have acted differently if you have known better?

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Rozan Ahmed making sense out of matrixes and the most out of change Please briefly introduce yourself to our readers: My name is Rozan. I am a hybrid of history and future, born into a present of madness and blatant matrixes. I am an eccentric thinker, a creative strategist, who likes to spend time stylizing, inspiring and sharing stories. I am bold in all that I do, and am often described as influential. I have a way of being that I believe is different to most. I dedicate my life to learning, listening, questioning, writing, hosting and helping, and I can also confidently say I am a little bit mad. I live for creativity, art, justice and righteousness, in people, fashion, music and social development. I am a fiercely proud African, British bred, with Arabian nuances, and I do my best to present and connect the diverse beauty of my DNA into my own world of unique expression.

Tell us about your career path so far: Well, I have realized that the only constant to any successful career is change. I have traveled the world executing in the business of connection, memorable campaigns, writing and directing editorials, managing special events, advising political leaders and executing civil society based initiatives, working with other public figures across the entertainment industry as well as various fashion brands on editing, mission and direction… basically making a lot of other people’s dreams come true without ever really concentrating on my own. Realizing the potential in your own greatness is not easy at all, but I have now reached a point in my career (and life) where I have no choice. I have had to go into myself, dig into my own desires and create my own entities. With that, I am proud to see the necessary shifts really taking flight, through my own artistry, concepts, beliefs and engagements.

Why and when did you choose to live in Bahrain? Michael Jackson was the reason why. It was 2009, and at the time I was working for the United Nations. Michael had moved there so I decided to visit, and like Michael, I immediately fell in love. There is a special sense of home in Bahrain. The Kingdom breathes an air of elegant comfort, a simple and welcoming cultural wealth. It was an easy transition.

Have you traveled to other parts of the Middle East? Yes, I have been to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Abu Dhabi and even lived in Kuwait for a few years. My relationship with the Middle East has lasted most of my life. I am very protective of the region’s originality, its people and unique creativity. As an African woman with strong Arab roots, and a cultured voice often representing both neighboring regions, I feel it is a duty to constantly travel, and stay informed on developments.

You visited Kuwait in 2011. How did you find Kuwait and especially the fashion scene here? I lived in Kuwait as a child and it was actually my first time back since the age of 9. I did not remember the food being so delicious. I could not stop eating! Kuwait’s cuisine is on another level. So is the fashion. I fell in love with the experimentation, the brilliant “I am not afraid” colorful flair in merging traditional designs with a modern edge. I even saw odes to ghetto fabulousness. It was just so refreshing. I look forward to visiting again.

How were your feelings about being nominated for 2 Women4Africa awards - "Inspirational Woman" and "International African Woman"? Shock. I was the youngest in both categories alongside diplomats, ambassadors, esteemed editors and politicians. I really had no idea I’d be recognized this early in my career. Honored. Blessed. Happy.

As an influential tastemaker in your field, you have been labeled all kinds of things, what would you like to be known as? I quite like how hard it’s been for the media to categorize me. It proves a success in diversity. One publication called me an “enigma”, which I suppose is acceptable haha! I think I’d like to be known as someone worth knowing, someone who inspired individuality and social responsibility, spearheading a return to self, pride in identity and artistic excellence. I’d like to write a book at some point, and am in talks for a radio show. I just want to continue building, editing, connecting and celebrating. I want us all to talk more, to be greater together. I want to be known for breaking all kinds of silly barriers, built by systems to encourage divide and dependency. I want to constantly and positively shift perceptions and facilitate relevant dialogue. I guess more than anything I want to be known for my art, in all its forms, and its renaissance. I want to be known for what I stand for, and choose to represent as righteous. A younger, better traveled, far more cultured Oprah, if you like.

What exactly is cultural ownership? It is a concept I came up with, which has now developed into my consulting elements and speaking engagements. I picked up on it during my years in PR. In short, I noticed a misunderstood relationship between culture and commerce, particularly in the Middle East and Africa, and realized its effect on economic development, as well as society’s general confidence. It’s basically a school of thought around local focus, and works very effectively once adopted. You’ll have to attend one of my appearances, or read the future book (insha’Allah!) to find out more. August, 2014

I think I’d like to be known as someone worth knowing, someone who inspired individuality and social responsibility, spearheading a return to self, pride in identity and artistic excellence.

Who is the most positive person you know?

Winfrey for her business savvy, and Shiekh Mohammed of Dubai, for his leadership.

My mother. No one I know has more patience, wisdom, understanding, faith, elegance, grace and love. She is the epitome of what it means to be regally and positively powerful.

What do you mean by "returning markets"?

What are the most treasured items in your wardrobe? I have a Louis Vuitton “Never full” which is literally my partner in crime. My classic black cocktail dress by Reiss, a comfortable yet glamorous solution for all those last minute occasions. My YSL clutch, perfectly acceptable for any kind of evening and still big enough to fit all the essentials - plus both of my phones. All my leggings are my treasures too. I have about 40 pairs. Recently I was certified to teach power yoga, and so I find myself wearing them all the time, to my classes, to the store, quick meetings here and there, even when I sleep. Leggings are amazing.

Do you believe in role models? And if so, who is your role model? Of course... role models are personified visions. Apart from my mother, I’d say Patrice Lamumba for his courage, Oprah 32

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Mass media has a habit of coining patronizing phrases for anything and anywhere outside of the “the West”; ‘emerging markets’ is one of them. It’s a phrase that insinuates a lack of familiarity with wealth or trade, business and thriving in it – which of course just isn’t true. The Middle East has known wealth for centuries, so has China. We all know that prior to the vicious acts of colonialism, land grabbing and thievery, Africa was the wealthiest continent on earth. Resource wise, it still is. So, in all obviousness, I prefer to use the term ‘returning markets’ simply because it’s more accurate.

Tell us more about BOUGI: Bougi is my baby - my first independent venture. It started off as a party. I needed to feed my soul with the ambience of a beautiful night out. Similarly to what I enjoy in the South of France during the film festival, the private yacht and house parties where likeminded people get together comfortably, the backdrop of brilliant music and inspiring fashion… game faces dropped, egos gone and one sole purpose of having an honestly good

time. I found this lacking in my new home of the Middle East and just decided to create it myself. In no time Bougi’s name spread like wild fire and I had all sorts of brands wanting to associate with Bougi’s special energy. Nowadays the brand has really grown, morphing itself into a sophisticated hub for good content - fabulous dinners too. I use social media to curate and expose all kinds of appealing content, often countering what we see every day and everywhere else. I tend to throw dinners with and for those of similar interests. In many ways, Bougi’s become a perfectly niche, personal and electronic gateway to highlighting creative developments, unifying moments, fashion, people, conversations and statements from the Arab and African regions, to the rest of the world.

How was your experience working at RWD magazine? Everything I needed to step into the cutthroat industries I’m now immersed in. I was one of the youngest editors in British publishing and exposed to so much so quickly and triumphantly. The experience couldn’t have prepared me better for the multi-tasking one-woman show I have become.

How would you describe personal fashion style?

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Bold. Comfortable. Practical. Vibrant. Old. New. A lot of gold (I love gold). Royal. Earthy. A testament to myself really… I’ve gone into designing a number of my own outfits and am working on developing a capsule collection for other women who, like me, prefer a bit of realism in their glamour.

Your message for us at CityPages magazine: Let’s just say, development starts in conversation, and I hope lots of you get talking and loving by following @Iamrozan. Stay powerful

Risking their own lives to help others

Paul Turnbridge With daily news reports of the atrocities which seem to be unnecessarily destroying so many lives in our modern world, and social media filled with natural human reaction and comment on these, it seems appropriate that we focus some attention on World Humanitarian Day which takes place each year on 19th August. It is a day dedicated to give recognition to those who face danger and adversity in order to help others, and to those who have lost their lives working for humanitarian causes. The date was designated by the United Nations General Assembly to mark the anniversary of the 2003 bombing of the UN headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq, which killed 22 UN staff. Given that there is currently so much focus on man’s inhumanity to fellow man, about which we could all cite so many sad and depressing examples, I don’t want to take this article down a political route but rather to highlight that, every day, humanitarian aid workers risk their own lives and well-being to help millions of people around the world, 34

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regardless of who they are and where they are. World Humanitarian Day is a global celebration of people helping people! It takes tremendous courage and a love of others to provide such a level of support, whether driving a truck with essential supplies through war-torn areas, or providing more intense support within communities torn apart by rival fighting factions, or by famine and disease. One organisation which relentlessly provides such much-needed aid is Médecins Sans Frontières, also known as Doctors Without Borders. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. Their actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of neutrality and impartiality. Médecins Sans Frontières was founded in 1971 in France by a group of doctors and journalists in the wake of war and famine in Biafra. Their aim was to establish an independent organisation that focuses on

delivering emergency medicine aid quickly, effectively and impartially. The organisation comprised some three hundred volunteers when it was founded: doctors, nurses and other staff, including the 13 founding doctors and journalists. MSF was created in the belief that all people should have access to healthcare regardless of gender, race, religion, creed or political affiliation, and that people’s medical needs outweigh respect for national boundaries. Today, MSF is a worldwide movement of 24 associations, bound together as MSF International and based in Switzerland. Thousands of health professionals, logistical and administrative staff – most of whom are hired locally – work on programmes in some 70 countries worldwide. The MSF association is made up mainly of doctors and health sector workers and is also open to all other professions which might help in achieving its aims. As volunteers, members understand the risks and dangers of the missions they carry out and make no claim for themselves or their assigns for any form of compensation other than that which the association might be able to afford them. MSF's work is based on humanitarian principles. MSF operates independently, conducting their own evaluations on the

ground to determine peoples’ needs. More than 90 per cent of their overall funding comes from millions of private sources, not governments. MSF is neutral. They do not take sides in armed conflicts, but provide care on the basis of need and push for independent access to victims of conflict as required under international humanitarian law. MSF rejects the idea that poor people deserve third-rate medical care and strives to provide high-quality care to patients. In 1999, when MSF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, the organisation announced that the money awarded would go towards raising awareness of, and fighting against, neglected diseases. MSF’s first mission was to the Nicaraguan capital, Managua, in 1972, after an earthquake destroyed most of the city and killed between 10,000 and 30,000 people. In 1974, MSF set up a relief mission to help the people of Honduras after Hurricane Fifi caused major flooding and killed thousands of people. In 1975, MSF established its first large-scale medical programme during a refugee crisis, providing medical care for the waves of Cambodians seeking sanctuary from Pol Pot’s oppressive rule. In these first missions, the weaknesses of MSF as a new humanitarian organisation became readily apparent: preparation was lacking, doctors were left unsupported and supply chains were tangled. But MSF grew and became more organised.

Since 1980, MSF has opened offices in 28 countries. Today, MSF employs more than 30,000 people across the world. Since its founding, MSF has treated over a hundred million patients – with 8.3 million outpatient consultations being carried out in 2012 alone. MSF remains fiercely independent of both governments and institutions. MSF also reserves the right to speak out to bring attention to neglected crises, challenge inadequacies or abuse of the aid system, and to advocate for improved medical treatments and protocols.

that were bombed in June and July this year. And, of course, it goes without saying that MSF has been working in Palestine for more than 10 years and is continuing to provide medical, surgical and psychological support in the Gaza Strip amidst an increasingly intense and unpredictable zone of great danger and distress. We all want an end to famine and disease. We all want a peaceful solution to conflict. But whilst there is either, it’s good to know that there are brave and selfless people like those in MSF who continue to work tirelessly to help those who are suffering. On World Humanitarian Day let us especially acknowledge them ... as on every day we owe them our thanks!

In the midst of current world crises, the volunteers from Médecins Sans Frontières continue to play a major role in support of those unfortunate victims who so desperately need their help. They can be found, for example, in parts of South Sudan where children are suffering from shocking rates of malnutrition. According to MSF head of mission in the area, more than 13,270 children (most under the age of 5) have been admitted to MSF feeding programmes this year, a cause of violence, displacement, and To learn more about MSF and to keep abreast of resultant food shortages. their activities, why not bookmark their website Closer to home, in Iraq, MSF volunteers were www.msf.org amongst local doctors working in hospitals

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Birthing With Confidence in the GCC "Lamaze...that's that breathing thing for natural childbirth, right? Hee, hee, hooooooo...." I have to smile to myself every time someone asks me this question. At the beginning of each new class series that I teach, I find that the first thing I need to do as a teacher is to dispel some common myths about Lamaze classes. Lamaze was originally created as a method for mothers to birth fully conscious and aware- as opposed to the common way to birth in the 1950's- unconscious in twilight sleep. Before the advent of epidurals, the only way to be conscious and aware during birth was through natural childbirth, and of course learning how to breath and relax is critical to laboring without pain medications- thus the common misnomer that Lamaze is all about a particular breathing pattern. Today however, Lamaze has evolved into so much more. Lamaze has taken the goal of birthing fully conscious and aware far beyond the original goal of birthing while being aware. Today, Lamaze Childbirth Classes are designed to provide the mother and father with all the facts, information, confidence, and tools they need to make informed decisions about the safety and health of mother and baby; they are also designed to help parents understand the deeper psychological and emotional impact that birth has on mothers, fathers and their families; and finally, classes are designed so that mothers learn how to be in their bodies during birth so that they can be present and fully engaged during the birthing experience instead of trying to escape from it. Rather than a focus on natural childbirth as an ultimate goal, the purpose of a Lamaze class is to teach couples how to be active and Sarah Paksima

Sarah Paksima is BirthKuwait Co-Founder and President Emeritus and a Doula, Childbirth Educator.

BirthKuwait is a non-profit organization operating as part of The Voluntary Health Association.For more information, visit their website: www.birthkuwait.com or Instagram: @birthkuwait

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informed participants as they make their own decisions- whether they choose to have a natural birth, an epidural or a cesarean.

Break it Down: What Makes Lamaze so Great? Comprehensive Childbirth Education: A Lamaze Childbirth Class will provide you with 1) a general overview of pregnancy, labor, birth, early breastfeeding, basic infant care, and postpartum recovery, 2) an in-depth presentation of common interventions used during labor and birth, including the tools to evaluate their potential benefits, risks, and alternatives, 3) a variety of labor coping techniques and time to practice using them, 4) and the information required to create your own birth and postpartum plans. The emphasis is on pregnancy, labor, and delivery, with general overviews of pregnancy, breastfeeding, parenting, and postpartum recovery. I would highly recommend taking the Lamaze â&#x20AC;&#x153;Breastfeeding Your Babyâ&#x20AC;? class and a parenting class as well for a more in-depth preparation in those areas. In addition, after the birth, take advantage of support groups for breastfeeding and postpartum recovery. You will be better prepared for birth if you take a Lamaze childbirth class, even though they require more of a time commitment, than you will if you just take most standard hospital classes. These classes offered at the hospital are usually a glorified hospital tour explaining what you can expect at

the hospital and general hospital policies and guidelines. BirthKuwaitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal is to see every private and government hospital in Kuwait offering a comprehensive Lamaze Childbirth Education course! Evidence Based Principles: Lamaze Childbirth Educators believe in evidence-based childbirth practices. They take into consideration good research and are constantly re-evaluating what they teach to make sure they are in harmony with solid evidence. Lamaze educators take into consideration not only good research, but also the experience and knowledge of care providers and the intuition and wishes of mothers and fathers, especially where there is little research available. Be wary of childbirth educators who teach according to their opinion, hospital policy, or studies conducted by their own organizations. A reputable and reliable source for studies that evaluate childbirth related research is the Cochrane Database; this database compiles studies from all over the world and combines and evaluates their findingsthrowing out poorly designed studies or at least acknowledging their limitations. A Lamaze educator will refer to credible sources, such as the Cochrane Database, regularly in their classes and handouts, so you can feel confident that you are making your decisions during birth based on the most recent and accurate evidence available. A Variety of Teaching Methods:

No matter what you do to prepare, you never know what crazy journey awaits you. A Lamaze educator will help you keep an open mind as you prepare for childbirth and write your birth plan so that you will be more satisfied with however your birth unfolds. Building Confidence:

Lamaze Childbirth Classes are designed to be interactive and appeal to a variety of learning style preferences. Everyone learns differently, and very few learn most effectively through lectures. Some learn best by reading or looking at graphs, others through talking or discussing new ideas or experiences, some through actively doing or creating something new, and others through watching a visual presentation or video. A Lamaze educator uses games and a variety of engaging activities, ignites lively discussions, and engenders laughter. Participants will spend a considerable amount of time practicing new skills for laboring and birthing, including relaxation, movement, breathing, massage and counter-pressure, and rebozo/birth-ball techniques. Learning should be fun. Your Lamaze teacher will not only know about childbirth, she will also be good teacher. Shared Social Experiences: Lamaze educators generally teach in a group setting, although, of course, they can teach private classes as well. While it's tempting to just sign up for a private class or read about childbirth through books when our schedules are busy, skipping the group class experience is a missed opportunity. Couples who take a group Lamaze class get to know a cohort of couples over time and benefit from the shared experiences and discussions organic to these types of class settings. Couples learn from one anotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experiences, engage in discussions about questions they might never have known they had (or were too shy to ask about themselves), and have fun in the process.

pregnancy, a great prenatal yoga class or doula, a breastfeeding counselor or support group, and much more. Many of the couples in my classes meet outside of class on the weekends or for dinner right before class to share their experiences. They also provide essential postpartum and breastfeeding support and encouragement for one another, and enjoy lasting friendships with their new babies. Realistic Expectations: Lamaze educators know and understand that anything can happen in birth. They will help you develop a healthy framework for birth to help you evaluate and make decisions throughout your labor. You will never hear your Lamaze teacher say something definitive or dismissive of your wishes for birth. They will encourage you to explore all of your options and decide what is best for you. A Lamaze educator knows there are no guarantees in childbirth.

Lamaze classes are designed to provide parents with the most current information about healthy birth practices, the tools to process that information in the proper context, and the confidence to make decisions that are in the best interest of their own and their baby's well being. Teachers strive to help parents develop their own understanding of what the birthing experience will mean for them and their family and how to incorporate their own culture, beliefs, and traditions into the experience to make it more meaningful. Being informed, engaged, and thoughtful about the process, and having all the right tools, will help you feel more confident as you prepare for birth and parenthood.

Would you make a great Lamaze Childbirth or Breastfeeding Educator? You probably wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find a Lamaze Educator at your local clinic or hospital yet. So why not consider becoming one yourself? Lamaze Childbirth and Breastfeeding Educators come from a variety of backgrounds, including Doctors, Nurses, Midwifes, Doulas, Community Health Workers, Mothers, and more. If you are passionate about empowering mothers, Birthing With Confidence in the GCC is a workshop series not to be missed. There is a training workshop just right for everyone! Ask your care provider or your hospital to participate. Every mother in Kuwait should have access to the education and support she needs to birth confidently anywhere in the GCC!

In addition, couples gain access to a referral network rich with tips on where to find things locally, evaluations of local care providers, and local services that target pregnant or new mothers, such as chiropractors or massage therapists that specialize in

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Bad Habits That Affect Our Eyes Although we may not admit it, all of us have at least one bad habit. While some bad habits like nail biting, fidgeting and knuckle cracking are really just bothersome to the people around us, there are other habits that can pose serious health risks. In fact, some of these habits can damage and prematurely age your eyes.

Not enough sleep: Getting too little sleep can accelerate the aging process around the eyes. The eyes appear bloodshot and puffy with dark circles around. Shortage of sleep can also lead to dry eye syndrome, light sensitivity and blurry vision. Smoking:

Smoking and tobacco use harms nearly every organ in your body, including your eyes. Smokers have an increased risk of The skin around your eyes is the optic nerve damage, macular degeneration thinnest and most sensitive area and cataracts, all of which can lead to severe of your face. Repeated pulling vision loss. and rubbing your eyelids makes the skin stretch and slacken. It Poor nutrition: also causes the tiny blood vessels under your eyes to break, forming Keep up your eye health by following a dark circles, hanging eyelids and healthy diet rich in antioxidants, omega-3 essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. wrinkles. A high intake of saturated fat and sugar can increase your risk of eye disease, while Erika Habig healthy foods such as greens and fruits may help prevent certain eye diseases and other Erika Habig is an optometrist and contact lens specialist at International Optique. She studied at health problems. Rubbing your eyes:

the Beuth University of Applied Sciences in Berlin, Germany and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Optometry and Dispensing Optics. For more information contact International Optique. Tel: 25714007 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 97234787, www.intoptic.com â&#x20AC;&#x201C; info@intoptic.com, Instagram: @intoptique

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Insufficient hydration: A high sodium diet and not drinking enough water can cause symptoms of dehydration

that include dry, red and irritated eyes. Also, the skin around the eyes begins to age faster and forms visible wrinkles and creases. Not wearing sunglasses: Ultraviolet (UV) rays are responsible for skin and eye ageing. Just as your protect your skin with specialized sunscreen, you should always protect your eyes by wearing quality sunglasses that block 100 percent of UVA and UVB rays. This includes sunglasses labeled as UV 400, which block all light rays with wavelengths up to 400 nanometers, which are the harmful rays that can cause photokeratitis, cataracts, macular degeneration and growths on the eye. Irregular eye exams: Regularly visiting you eye care practitioner for routine eye exams is a necessary step to protecting your eyes and detecting vision problems, especially since some sightthreatening eye diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration have no warning signs or initial symptoms. Its recommended to have your eyes checked once a year, in particular over the age of 40 and if you have a family history of ocular disorders.

Maintain your weight during your Summer Vacation

The majority of people go on a diet to lose weight before their summer vacation, however, this does not make it right to overindulge while there. Plans need to be set before going in order not to come back from a relaxing vacation with extra weight on. Find out how to maintain your hard work over your vacation.

1.Hydrate your body wisely: That is of great importance during summer due to increased fluid losses. Make water your main source of fluid intake. Do not wait for thirst as a signal to drink. Water needs depend on your size and physical activity. The more active you are the more water is needed, an average of 9-13 cups per day. Never think juices are a better replacement. They are full of calories and unnecessary sugars, furthermore, they are not satiating. Try adding lemon or cucumber slices to your water if it gets boring. Another idea Dima Al Kaed

Clinical and Community Dietitian at Diet Care Dima received her Bachelor's degree of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from the American University of Beirut. After completing her clinical experience as an intern at Trad medical hospital – Beirut, she completed her Master’s degree in International Public Health Nutrition in London, focusing more on research on both under-nutrition and Obesity.

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would be adding berries, to flavor and add antioxidants to your day.

restaurants where healthy choices are not available.

Watch out from smoothies. They can be very healthy if prepared right. One can help you get a few serving of fruit, full of fiber and antioxidants, and some calcium from yoghurt. However, many fast-food versions are just delivering spoonfuls of sugar without any nutritional benefits.

While there, try sharing meals with friends and family to reduce portion size. Always start with salad, but be smart when picking your salad. Do not go for starchy ones; instead choose one that contains mostly greens and leafy vegetables. Always order your dressing on the side and add 1-2 spoons of it. Avoid fried and creamy foods. Instead choose grilled with steamed vegetables and tomato sauce.

You love to have iced coffee during your summer vacation? How to order a healthier one? First of all, choose the smallest size available; choose skimmed milk with no added cream, topping or sugar. Try to limit your intake to 1 cup per day.

2.Organize your meals: Even though there is no fixed schedule during vacation time, try to set a schedule for your meals or eating pattern throughout your day. This will help your body regulate signs of hunger and would support stopping mindless snacking between meals. Never miss your breakfast; it is your fuel for the rest of the day. However, watch out from breakfast buffets. If you do not choose wisely you will end up consuming your caloric needs for the whole day in one meal. Healthy eating is not about depriving yourself. Leave room and plan for trying new famous meals known in the country you are visiting and to accommodate your favorite summer treats. You can store easy to prepare items such as whole-grain bread, low fat spread cheese, protein bars, nuts and fresh fruits in your room to use for a light breakfast, dinner or snack. You can also always carry with you such snacks during the day to eat while enjoying your tour.

4.Be physically active. Always rely on walking for transportation to burn those extra calories. Have the benefit of sightseeing, this way you will not deny yourself the extra treats. Take advantage of the pool and gym available in your hotel, as well as fun summer sports like jet skiing and beach volleyball. If possible, hit a park close by to your hotel for a quick refreshing jog early in the morning.

5.Organizing a summer BBQ? Don’t miss it, but benefit from vitamin D while enjoying the sun. Choose lean white meat such as fish and chicken breast instead of red meat and kebabs. Try avoiding heavy sauces such as mayonnaise and ranch; instead use some ketchup and mustard to cut down on easy calories. Enjoy grilling veggies on the side Try grilling fruits for dessert, for example apple or pear wedges (5 minutes on each side), banana wrapped in foil or grilled grapes.

3.What to order in restaurants?

In conclusion, fighting temptation when in a new place can be challenging. However, following the simple tips mentioned above can help maintain your achievements.

Research reveals that the more a person eats out, the higher the total calories, fats and salt their diet contained. First of all when choosing your restaurant, try to look it up online before going. This will allow you to check out their menu and avoid fatty

Don't be too harsh on yourself, be moderate. Remember, the outcome of your vacation is to relax and de-stress. Therefore, watch out what you eat in order not to ruin a year's long effort and to come back fresh. Most importantly, enjoy yourself!

A Holistic Approach to Wellbeing ...continued

Before I begin this article, I would like to wish everyone an Eid Mubarak. I hope that you all enjoyed your holidays and are now ready to get back to business. Hopefully you have spent the last month getting in touch with Dr. Quiet and Dr. Diet. And if you have, I hope that you have started to feel the benefits of these two doctors. We will now discuss the last two doctors that you need to reach your ultimate goal of wellbeing. Maha AlRashed

Maha AlRashed is a CHEK Certified Exercise Coach and a regular contributor for CityPages magazine.

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We are not humanbeings if we are not moving. Without movement, we do not really exist. Dr. Movement tells us that everything with a life force moves, at its own pace and rate of movement. However, too much movement or too little movement does not benefit your goals. There are two sides to the spectrum when it comes to movement. It is easy to become a person that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t move on a daily basis; meaning the person that is sitting on the couch watching TV all day. The other side of the spectrum would be the person that overly exerts himself by exercising too often; this form of movement may lead the person to injure himself and add to the stress that he feels from his daily life leading to illness. It is important that a person finds a happy balance in movement. Regular movement is important, perhaps a short walk everyday will suffice, but for others jogging for an hour is enough. Depending on their level of fitness, they move accordingly.

Once the balance in movement has been found, and the diet has been corrected, and the quiet time has been allocated, we come to our final doctor - Dr. Happiness. Dr. Happiness, our last but not the least doctor is the one that directs us towards the meaning of our lives. With the three doctors in perfect balance, happiness is inevitable. Throughout history, it has been seen that a successful person is not necessarily a happy person. However, that same happy person is able to face any challenges with a positive outlook. Our ultimate goal as human beings is to be happy. No matter what happiness means to you as a person, that is a goal nonetheless. Keep in mind that if you eat right, sleep right, and move right youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be happy!

Summer detox to a fitter and healthier you.. Why THIS detox program is like no other? It was American journalist Russell Baker who once quipped: “Ah, summer, what power you have to make us suffer and like it.” Believe it or not, summer happens to be one of my favorite seasons in Ktown. Well when you experience it 8 months in the year, there’s nothing better than embracing it with open arms. Unlike Malaysia or Thailand, the best part of Ktown summer is that it’s usually devoid of any humidity so you get this nice spell of dry heat. It is in this time that once a year I tend to participate in a month-long detox. Now before you conjure up images of me drinking copious amounts of tea and Epsom-salt tinctures and surviving on nuts and what not, my definition of a “detox” is more of a lighter modification of my current athletic lifestyle. If I were to participate in a detox in the more traditional sense (ie; tea, salt, nuts, migraines and a whole lot of misery-masked happiness) I probably wouldn’t be able to survive my workload, training prep for my bodybuilding comps and driving around town.

So why detox then? Well just like a vehicle, it’s nice to undergo a tune-up every once in a while. Living, breathing, training and working will take a toll on anyone. Training and working will elevate cortisol hormones, eating 5 meals a day especially ones with protein will up your body’s pH acidity levels, if you cut your carbs at night (and c’mon most of, come summer, do Reshmi Revi Certified Professional Trainer

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want to look lean and shredded) your quality of sleep is affected and with that said, crap sleep equates to a very grumpy and nonproductive you the next day. With all this going on combined with the summer heat, I find that my skin is more prone to breakouts and looking lackluster. Thus to combat all this, I tend to practice the following for a month to a maximum of 8 weeks to get me back on track:

1. Alkalize to revitalize As mentioned earlier, eating protein, especially a lot of red meat tends to increase your body’s acid levels. Some naturopaths further believe that a meat-laden diet not only increases acidity but also leads to an increased risk of cancer and osteoporosis (the theory being the more acidic your pH balance is, the more your body has to alkalize it in order to restore the balance and one way it does this is by taking the alkali from your bones). Cue Apple Cider Vinegar. Upon rising I tend to take 2 tablespoons of this stuff mixed with ¼ cup of water. Laden with potassium, amino acids and antioxidants, I find that taking this concoction in the morning is beneficial as it increases one’s alkalinity. If you don’t want to take it (FYI research has shown that it may help in lowering your blood sugar levels and aiding in weightloss), an alternative to cider vinegar is to have lemon juice with water in the morning (acidic fruits tend to have an alkalizing effect on the body). Again, 2-3 tablespoons mixed in with ¼ cup of water.

2. Switching to “white” protein sources In this time of my detox, I still maintain my protein consumption. However I will not eat red-meat, preferring to get my protein sources predominantly from fish, seafood and my whey protein powder. Why? Because white protein sources such as fish digest quicker and is less strenuous on your digestive system. Consuming fish also improves on your insulin sensitivity, meaning your body needs less insulin to feed your cells. Hence the likelihood of your body storing it as fat is less of a chance. #woohoo

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Now this is a toughie! Coffee is acidic and therefore raises your pH acid levels and as challenging as it may be, I tend to cut it down to about an espresso a day (I’m used to having about 4 a day). On the other hand, I tend to up my intake on my vegetable juices. You don’t need a juicer to make it, rather a blender will do. I tend to throw in my favorite veggies - cucumbers, parsley, tomatoes, celery, kale, alfalfa sprouts in the blender with water, lemon and a wee bit salt and viola, you’re good to go. If you can’t stomach the thought of it, try blending it with a bit of fruit to give it a sweet base- red apples, watermelons with a sprig of mint are my fav recommendations. Such juices are also another fantastic way of getting your daily serve of fruits and veggies.

4. Hydration is key As we live in a hot country, it’s imperative to be constantly hydrated. This tip I try to maintain throughout the year. Mild dehydration as little as 1.5% loss in normal water volume in the body is enough to impair your mood and energy levels. In normal adults, research recommends a water consumption of up to 2 liters a day however if you lead a more athletic lifestyle you should be consuming more water to help hydrate your body and flush out toxins (training makes you thirsty and unfortunately our thirst sensations don’t go off in our brain until we are 1-2% dehydrated).

5. Getting your 8 hours of sleep Post Ramadan and Eid, a lot of my clients are complaining that their sleeping patterns are out of sync. I can relate. I usually function on 4-5 hours of sleep. During my detox period, I try to get in 8 hours. Yes initially it can be challenging and somewhat frustrating staring at the ceiling and counting imaginary sheep but a great night’s rest expedites your body’s recovery from training, boosts your immune system, enables you to go about your daily tasks more efficiently and increases your libido.

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Healthy Lifestyle while Travelling

With the end of Ramadan last month, a lot of people travel out of the country to fun and exotic destinations to celebrate with their friends and family. A lot of us plan to fit in sight seeing, shopping, eating local cuisines etc. but generally do not have a plan to stay healthy while on vacation. A lot of clients work hard to lose weight during the year and the lost weight is often gained back during the holidays which can leave you feeling guilty and disappointed when you head back to your home country. I have mentioned time and again that healthy lifestyle isn’t meant to be a fad diet to follow for a short period; instead it is small sustainable behavioral changes you make to your life that you will keep for life. Some people may argue that you need to let go on holidays to have fun and refresh yourself, but I beg to differ. I practice what I preach and would not recommend anything that I myself do not follow because that would just be hypocrisy. And who would like to take any advice Sanaa Abdul Hamid Sanaa holds Masters of Clinical Dietetics from University of Queensland, Australia and is a Clinical dietitian. Sanaa is a also a blogger and very active on Instagram. Read more from Sanaa at: Blog: www.fit-n-fancy.com , Instagram: Sanaa_dietitian

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from a dietitian who doesn’t follow their own recommendation right? If you follow me on Instagram you would know that I travelled out of the country for 20 days to Hong Kong. Of course, I wasn’t going to let my holidays get in the way of staying healthy and active. Prior to travelling I planned fun but physically challenging activities to fit in my holidays. I climbed 268 steps to go see the Big Buddha, but to complete the overall sightseeing of the temples and local fishing village (to spot dolphins) itself is a couple hours of walk; I completed a 17.5 km hike on the stunning Lama Island; went to a trampoline park where you burn up to 1000 calories in an hour and trust me it was extremely fun. I went canyoning at Ma Tai stream which included: a 50 minute hike; 2 km of river tracing; stream-down climbing; jumping (2m,3m and 6m); swimming; waterfall abseiling; paddle boarding at Stanley Main beach; lastly, I bought a 2 week unlimited pass to Pure Yoga - a local elite yoga studio and attended 2 hour’s worth of classes 5-6 times a week. Here are my top 5 tips to staying healthy and active while travelling: lKeep hydrated by drinking minimum 8-10 cups of water each day. It is easy to forget to drink water when you are out and about travelling in a new country. Keep a bottle of water handy while on the move. lWatch what you eat and how much you eat. It is normal to want to try the local delicacies and you don’t have to feel guilty about it.

However a good idea is to order a couple of dishes among your friends and share. This goes for desserts as well, share a dessert between two or more people. Try look out for dishes that are either baked or grilled rather than the deep fried dishes. lWhen booking your hotel try research if there are any local gyms around where you could attend a class. Many fitness organizations offer one free trial class so look out for those. Most hotels also have their own gym or swimming pool open for their guests to use so it’s worthwhile utilizing these services. lWalk whenever possible. When deciding to go sightseeing, instead of taking the taxi try take the local transport and then walk to your destination. Most countries have well developed transport systems allowing tourists to navigate easily. Most train stations or bus stops are usually walking distance to main tourist attractions so always ask the concierge at the hotel you are staying or do your own research online. lIncorporate fun outdoor activities as part of your trip for example hiking’s, cycling, water sports etc. But Make sure to pack your workout clothes and shoes when you travel so you don’t have an excuse that you don’t have the right gear to get active. Happy and healthy travelling

IN THE CITY

By: HAMAD J. ALKULAIB

All about grass in Kuwait! A Green well-manicured lawn is the epitome of a garden for many, although nowadays it is clear that a grass lawn is not as green as previously thought due to the massive amounts of water needed to sustain its tiptop shape in Kuwait’s lowland arid desert. Water better used to establish countless naturalized trees, or kilometers of xeriscapes. It is a luxury that I admit I enjoy but until recently overused. The feeling of cool air in the midst of summer rising from the ground, the scent of freshly cut lawn, the deep green living carpet and lastly the guilty pleasure of walking barefoot on the soft ground. In my simple quest to establish a lawn, I learned many local tips and tricks; thanks to the countless grasses I murdered trying the latest piece of fused hearsay, book and real life experiences. Hoping all the sacrificed grass souls did not go to waste. 48

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Grass types and availability in Kuwait: To care for your grass, know it first. Sounds easy but in Kuwait, grasses are commercially named using country of import and to make it worse, certain countries have 3 types attributed to them making it very hard to know what type of grass is being sold. I am a Latin name type of person, common and local names lead to confusion. Demand Latin names when buying to know what you need and adequately care for it. If they do not know, find out before you buy!

What is grass? Grasses are graminoids, a dominant type of vegetation covering earth’s diverse environments. Colonizing deserts, rainforests, all in between, over and even under the sea. Grass plains of the Arabian Sea adapted to its nutrient-rich and fluctuating temperatures are the basis for its cycle of marine life. Where grasses grows naturally, life cycles and biodiversity are sure to follow. Its use as landscape features was exclusive to the aristocracy of Europe due to its nearly impossible manicuring upkeep. Later, in the 1830’s, human ingenuity gave birth to grass mowers and the rest is history. Although currently frown upon in arid horticulture practices, new green cover hybrid varieties are making a big entry as a viable replacement. Lastly, just say NO to artificial plastic grass. It does worse to the environment than overwatering.

Grasses are either warm season or cool season grasses. Simply referring to the temperature preference of the variety. Available grasses include: Warm Season The American (Bermuda spp.) The Spanish (Stenotaphrum secundatum) The Australian (Paspalum spp.) The Japanese (Zoysia spp.) Cool Season The French (Fescue)

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It may be tempting to water your lawn 3 times a day on hottest part of the summer, but that really is not necessary if you plan your watering and gradually increase the drought tolerance of your grass. Watering little and frequently might make sense but it is counterproductive. For a strong lawn, a deep root system is encouraged, so if you water many times a day your grass will not feel the need to dig deeper for water and hence be very sensitive to water shortage as the roots are shallow. If your cycle of water is broken, it will quickly dry and wither. This is called drought resistance. The ability to survive longer on less water.

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lInstalling irrigation systems aids in even water distribution and application frequency, Remember a computer is as good as its operator. You (and the kids) can perform the cup test to see how much water your system is applying.

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4-Measure the depth of the water in each can. Add them all together and then divide by the number of cans. That will give you the average watering depth. If you see variations in the depth that are larger than a 3cm, you probably need to adjust some of the sprinklers or repair clogged sprinkler heads.

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lOver seeding cool season grass on warm season grasses give a temporary green in the coolest months before dying out in summer when the warm grass rekindles it color.

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and Shereen

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Shereen Mitwalli is one of my most beloved friends. We may not see each other often but when we do it's a fantastic brainstorming mess leading to all kinds of wonderful outcomes. We met some five or six years ago at a nail spa on good old Mykonos, and once we got to talking, both of us recognized that we had a lot in common. Our friendship went from there. Recently we had the pleasure of her visiting us in Kuwait and I thought that since she is such a successful business woman since she (singlehandedly) established the popular Female Network in the UAE, she is perfect for an inspiring interview.

Tell us about yourself (where did you grow up, study, live etc) I was born and raise in Melbourne, Australia. Melbourne has been rated as the top liveable city in the world. Having extensively travelled the world, I now understand why. It's very cosmopolitan, diverse, multicultural yet systemised. My parents are Egyptian so naturally we travelled lots as children back to Egypt, specifically Alexandria to spend time with our cousins and to absorb the Egyptian heritage. As a child I dreaded our family trips to Egypt as it was like going back in time in comparison to a western society. But as an adult I cherish those times as it taught me so much and made me appreciate the value of living in a western society. I studied in Australia and did further my education in media in Los Angeles in live performance and tv presenting. Where are you from? Egyptian blood with an Australian accent!

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How did you end up in the UAE? I was visiting my brother who lived in Dubai on my way to Europe. I really enjoyed it and realised there is lots of opportunity. After my 3 month vacation in europe I came back to Dubai and tested living the UAE for a period of 1 month before I made the decision to stay. The rest is history!

The platform gained momentum with our unique content and has since become a marketing platform for brands to advertise and a membership portal for business owners to join to access an array of benefits including assistance with marketing and exclusive networking events.

What about the Female Network makes you the proudest? It motivates and inspires women to be more and achieve more. The feedback we have received so far from our readers is incredible. They feel they have a platform that genuinely wants them How did the Female Network come about? to succeed. We reach over 300,000 readers When I moved to UAE, I found it really hard per month. This makes me very proud. to connect with like minded people. Despite being invited to many events and How did you get into presenting? parties, I'm really not the socialite. I'm first and foremost a business owner and like I was not at all a media major. However to connect with other entrepreneurs and during my early 20's I realised I loved public speaking and presenting behind the camera. successful, driven people. I invested 2 years in developing my skills by I set up the female network bc I realised there attending courses in Australia through the was a gap in the market for a platform for Sydney academy of film and television and savvy, fashionable, smart, business minded the New York film Academy in LA. women in the region. What career path were you on when living in Australia? I was running a finance broking company with a partner and business consulting.

During my studies, I realised there is so much more I can do with effective communication. I now am a spokesperson for a number of brands, keynote speaker on entrepreneurship, facilitate various large scale events internationally and working on new tv show program which I am the coproducer. How do you like living in the Middle East compared with Australia? I love the Middle East due to it's central location to various destinations. I need to Travel into London often due to husbands work: which is only 6 hours from Dubai. It also provides various opportunities as the UAE in particular is still a young economy. Australia is also a great country and I plan to return one day. What are your favorite things about being in Dubai? Ample opportunity, Great hub for travelling, Innovative, Great leadership Does your husband like Dubai too? We met and got married in Dubai so the city is very special to both of us. We will find it very hard to leave as we have made amazing memories all over the city. He loves Dubai however wants to raise the children either in the UK or Australia. He feels raising the children in Dubai will give them a spoilt perspective on life. We are very lucky we have the option to raise them in different parts of he world so it will be a tough decision when the time comes. Thankfully this is not in the immediate future. We have at least 5 years before we need to make a decision. What does your typical workday look like? It's always so different depending on the time of year - peak or low season. Generally I wake up and read the news. My husband loves his BBC and I would skim through the huffington post. I would start my day by doing a to do list and tackling the harder tasks first. Depending on whether there's a photoshoot, filming .. My makeup artist and hair stylist would pay me a visit and get me prepped. Getting prepped would have to be the worst part of my job. Someone on the outside might think it's amazing to have people beautifying you however after years of getting hair and makeup, it's only a time consuming exercise which is unavoidable. Thankfully my team know not to bother me so much and let me concentrate on my notes and script. What do you do on your weekends to relax? The time I'm not working, I'm with my

husband. It doesn't matter what we're doing, as long as we are together (corny but true)

Lastly; as hard as it is sometimes; be a role model.

What is your next big project? Tv show - I can't give any further details due to non disclosure

Be the first to apologise, be the one who motivates and inspires. Be the one people call for help. Be the woman who is not competing with anyone else but encourages everyone around her.

Do you have a favorite go to designer to dress you for events? I love so many designers from Arab to Australian. Alex Perry, Ellie Saab, Roland Mouret, Zuhair Murad Where did you learn how to present and facilitate? Training and live practice Do you ever get nervous when on stage? No What message do you have for female entrepreneurs? No one will come to knocking your door with your dream business. You need to create it. Manifest, plan and make it happen. Everything you dream can become a reality, it just requires hard work and time. Invest in your learning. If you need a skill then enrol in a course and master it. Become an expert in your field.

Embrace what god has given you and work it to your advantage Do you think you will ever do something in collaboration with the Kuwait market, given that there are various accomplished females doing all sorts of wonderful things here? Yes Offcourse. I see the female network expanding to the Kuwait market as we know of many great female business owners and leaders. We will be setting agreements shortly with representatives in the region. Arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t you glad we met that day in Mykonos? ; ) I love travelling for so many reasons. Firstly, It allows me the opportunity to learn and experience different cultures. Secondly, I get to meet people who become lifetime friends. People who travel and are cultured are the most happiest people. August, 2014

Laser/Light Hair Removal Both laser epilation and photoepilation are based on the concept of Selective Photothermolysis, in which light damage the hair by selectively heating dark pigment melanin in the area of the hair that causes hair growth, while not heating the rest of the skin. Melanin is a pigment which gives hair, skin and eyes their color. The number of the procedures and the intervals between them are identical for both methods - laser epilation and photoepilation. Differences are coming from the utilized technology. All of the Lasers and Intensive Pulsed Light / IPL/ sources when used even with low power can lead to temporary hair loss at all treated areas. However, by using higher power and appropriate for laser hair removal parts of the body the likelihood of permanent hair reduction will increase after multiple treatments. That’s why it’s preferable laser hair removal to be done in clinical settings by experienced medical staff and professional devices. The procedure will be safer and more effective when done under medical supervision. The ideal treatment parameters must be individualized for each patient, based on clinical experience and professional judgment. Probably everybody knows that the light skin and dark hair are the best combination for laser hair removal. Obviously, if a laser targets melanin, the less melanin you have in your hairs means the less effective a laser will be. That is why at this time, effective hair removal techniques for light, gray and white hair do not exist. In addition, the more melanin in your skin, the darker it looks. That means the more melanin in your skin the more the laser is going to heat your skin, not only hair. That is why someone with darker skin complexion or tanned skin is more difficult candidate for laser hair

During the work with all of the devices, the laser light is absorbed by the dark pigment melanin in the hair follicles and converted to heat. The heat then loosens the hair and destroys the cells responsible for growing new hair. That is why hair should not be plucked or waxed before treatment. This removes the hair shaft from the follicle, thus removing most of the dark target melanin and treatment will not be efficacious. Hair must be shaved, which preserves the melanin in the follicle, and prevents dispersion of heat by hair above the skin and reduce the possibility of burning the skin by provided heat.

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According to the latest research there is no significant difference between laser and light hair removal systems in terms of result, with taking in consideration of the fact, that IPL treatments are less painful. Despite patient’s choice of device, it is preferable to search for a place with well trained and experienced staff. On the contrary, if you are in inexperienced hands, you take a risk to obtain less visible results or some side effects like dark spots, burned skin and even scars.

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amount of pain. There are several methods to minimize the feeling of pain. Some devices have integrated contact cooling systems like a cooled sapphire or copper window, which are making the procedure comfortable, with no side effects and at the same time with optimal treatment results. Only one procedure is never enough for the end point result - permanent hair reduction. Multiple treatments will be necessary to obtain long lasting visible hair reduction, with different intervals between the laser sessions. Current parameters suggest a series of treatments spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart or more, depending on the treated area, when new hair re-growth is observed. This is related to hair growth cycle with the hairs most susceptible for laser in the early growth phase. In the first days after laser epilation patient noticed, that the hairs are still growing in the treated areas. The treated hair will continue to appear during the weeks post treatment and may be misinterpreted as early regrowth of hair. This is especially noticeable in areas with thick, coarse hair. That is not new hair growth, but the treated hairs being expelled from the skin. For few weeks after the skin remains hairless. In the past, the response to treatment was based on the patient’s hair color and skin type. Light skinned, dark haired patients had a more noticeable response than patients with darker skin. Nowadays, thanks to the evolution in technology all skin tones can be treated safely and effectively for permanent laser hair reduction.

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LEFTIES Peregrine Spode

Dentally challenged. Still single.

What have the following people in common - apart from being outrageously rich, famous or dead: Bill Gates, Prince William, Marilyn Monroe, Leonardo da Vinci, Jimi Hendrix, Einstein and Nicole Kidman. Nice male/ female mix, a few artists and musicians - yes - they're all Lefties. Sinister as opposed to Dexter. Southpaws. Lefties are supposed to be smarter, a lot of Nobel prizewinners are left handed. Ned Flanders from the Simpsons is as well, but somehow I don't think he'll ever come close to winning a Nobel Prize. They're also better at a number of different sports, like swimming and baseball - Heaven alone knows why, but, the records don't lie. I once knew a lady mathematician who was capable of solving two different mathematical problems simultaneously, in real time, writing them both down on a white board, one with her right hand, the other with her left while explaining what she was doing at the same time. Listen up, everybody! This is not normal! This is scary. It's as if she had four hemispheres in her brain and its electrical signalling must have looked like a really big airport on an exceptionally busy day. There was this persistent rumour that she was an alien. She could probably draw 54

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with both hands at the same time and write in reverse without ever needing to practise. Imagine, the poor girl in grade six, foolish enough to demonstrate her skills in front of her friends, whom she would have quickly lost because their parents thought she was a witch and told their kids they had to stay away from her. I myself belong to the majority, which makes a change, meaning I have no trouble with scissors and mice - the computer kind. Between eighty and ninety per cent of the world's population have, what the textbooks rather grandly call: "right hand preference". And this, of course, includes me. I hold my shield in my left hand to protect my heart, and hold my sword in my right to wreak havoc and mayhem on the battlefield. Since in most people, the left side of the brain involves speaking, this goes with being righthanded. But, not always. If a ball is thrown at me, I catch it with the most convenient hand. Perhaps it's because, carelessly, I was dropped on my head as a baby and the cerebral software had to be reconfigured. Oh, yes. I can hear all of you. "Who cares? Am I interested in his mother's inept parenting?

Not." But, stay with me. Lots of frightfully complex mechanisms have been proposed for why people end up writing as if they've got lobster claws and insist on transferring the pencil (If you want to know what that looks like, watch Barack Obama. Or, indeed Bill Clinton, Bush Senior or dear old Ronnie Reagan). A particular hormone spurt during their prenatal development? Whether they ended up upside down or the right way up on delivery? The list goes on and on. I did some research. OK, well, I looked on Google, which isn't really the same, to find out a bit about these sinister people who do stuff with the wrong hand. They draw figures tending to the right; how odd is that? Some of them find it difficult to use a ruler to draw a line of a particular length because the zero is always on the left and they cover up the graduations when they draw. A new scientific study (I always love these - they always start with something really exciting like 'scientists have found...') suggests that left-handed women have an inflated, almost pathological need for attention, short attention span and a morbid fear of dying from obesity. The study goes

on to point out that such women may try to control their congenital condition by copious and immoderate use of prescription drugs or cocaine, overindulgence in alcoholic refreshment while at the same time refusing to eat, especially in public, and feigning anorexia. The study also states that numerous reports have associated such female left-handedness with various disorders such as megalomania, relentless self-publicity, dogged self-belief in their timeless attractiveness and a tendency to give their adopted children silly names. "What! How dare he say stuff like that!" It's a joke. OK. The study further asserts that "these left-handers are reported to be underrepresented in the older age groups, mainly because they all die relatively young of

tools and gadgetry that makes them look clumsy and awkward in their efforts to make them work. Now then, a word to all the lefties. Just for today, let the others suffer for a change. Because on this one special day, August 13th, it's your chance to get your own back on all the righties by designating your personal space as a "lefty zone" where everything must be done left-handed. Righties, listen. It's Judgment Day. Try opening a can of peaches with a righthanded can opener, with your left hand. Try sitting at your desk at work - the drawers are on the right. Open your desk drawers with your left hand and fiddle with the files. See, it ain't easy. Ladies the microwave door is on the right hand side. You'd normally open it with your left hand, taking out the plate with your right. Try it the

other way round. Girls, what do you think you'd look like if you had to put your lippie on with your left hand? Ha! Now, endless fun for all the family. At the table, everybody has to reverse the knife and fork. Try cutting the food with the knife in your left hand and the fork in your right. About time the lefties enjoyed a little schadenfreude for a change. In South America, at the end of July, people also celebrate International Friendship Day, where a special effort is made to be particularly nice to one's friends. I rather wondered if it might be possible to sort of combine the two - a kind of "Befriend a Leftie Day". If your wife or girlfriend is a leftie, give her a bunch of flowers. With your left hand. Write her a poem. With your left hand. Offer to cook dinner. With your left.... Oh, never mind. Blame it all on my having been dropped on my head as a baby.

stupidity, addiction, self-starvation and general lack of attention to detail." One famous, indeed illustrious exception to this rule was, of course, Queen Victoria, Queen of Great Britain and Empress of India (Gawd bless 'er). But, I don't suppose she had to write a lot of stuff down, having lackeys, flunkeys and other scribespersons to write the cheques, sign the death warrants and so forth, eighty per cent of whom were undoubtedly dextrous, hence normal. Why, then, all this focus on the ten to twenty per cent? Because, just like less important festivals like Father's Day and the Fourth of July, this month sees a day of celebration for all the world's Lefties. Twenty four years ago, somebody had the brilliant idea that for one day in the year the lefties could get their own back on a stubbornly right handed world. All year round, our left handed brethren fit in with us normal folk. Our homes and office layouts are designed for right-handersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; comfort â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they, on the other hand have to put up with doors, microwave ovens, cookers, sinks, computer mice, keyboards and desks that are efficient for right-handers to work at. Hundreds of times every day they have to contort themselves using back-to-front August, 2014

Fatima Dashti Born to be a PR person

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I'm looking forward to that moment when the title "Crisis Management Certified Expert" is associated with my name. Who is Fatima Dashti? In few words, I’m a woman who was “Born to be a PR person”! I have over 14 years of experience in the field of Media and Public Relations. I am currently attending a special online training on Crisis Management Certification from The Professional Crisis Management Association PCMA. Crisis management emphasize on how organizations have to rise to the challenges of an expected crisis, from securing the site of the incident and appraising the ground, to handling the media’s demands. What is the best part about working as a PR manager? The people I work with are incredibly smart and talented and passionate about what they do. One of the most important things in the industry is being interested in people. PR ranked No. 5 among the most stressful jobs in the world. I should be able to multi-task and cope under pressure; the job can involve quite a lot of stress. What are some of the most important things a PR person should think about when planning events? It’s a cliché, but timing is everything, from knowing what other events are happening the same night as yours to letting the press you want to cover know about the event far enough in advance. Never underestimate the value of having celebrities on board and be sure you have realistic expectations of the press value of your event. Do you agree that the face of public

relations has changed in a major way since the advent of social media? Oh Yes! I totally agree, in the past, PR was very much about controlling the message. You can't do that on social media channels; you have to embrace the dialogue and your customers as they are, then influence and guide the conversation. PR and social teams work together to establish an environment in which businesses can build relationships with the brand advocates. Who has influenced you most in your career? Locally, the late Editing Director of Al-Qabas newspaper Suhail Aboud, who inspired me and taught me a lot on everything related to media. Aboud was known for his gentleness, his creativity, his proficiency in political analysis, and passion among the press corps. I worked with a lot of great people in the media & PR field and have learned so much from them too. I have been also inspired and motivated by Eng. Abdulaziz Fakhroo, Ooredoo’s member of the board and former CEO, his ideas and knowledge has shaped my career and enlightened my days ahead. On an international level, names like Max Clifford, Edward Morrow, Stuart Ewen, Joseph Pulitzer and a lot more have influenced me indeed and are behind my concept in life “everything you do and say is public relations”. Has the PR industry changed much over the years? Now it’s about protection rather than August, 2014

PR and social teams work together to establish an environment in which businesses can build relationships with the brand advocates. promotion in terms of creating the right image for you or the business you own or the company you work for, no matter which sector or industry. PR is essential, and being able to use it in the right way means success all the way!

for the government as a crisis management consultant for I do believe that crisis management is an everyday feature of modern government. When crisis occurs, the public at large looks up to their leaders to explain what is happening and to be able to minimize the effect of the crisis.

What are your main interests in life? Writing, I just love to put all what’s inside my head in writing. Travelling is also another way for me to escape from the reality.

What are the most important social sites that brands and companies should be a part of?

Have you ever regret a step that you have taken throughout your career path?

Mainly those related to the telecom and political industry (I prefer not to mention the brands or names).

Not that I recall, but we are all busy. It’s Life. There’s always something to distract us from getting around to certain things we know we should do. What hurts me most is working so much at the expense of family and friendships. But I’ll always be a workaholic! I love what I’m doing and will always be passionate of what I do for living. Are you a morning riser? Yes, usually around 6:00a.m. Coffee, tea, both or neither? Both, but I’m particularly fond of my morning coffee. What are your personal future plans? What would you like to achieve? Two major milestones will shape my future from now on: I'm looking forward to that moment when the title "Crisis Management Certified Expert" is associated with my name. Then it would be like a huge achievement for me when I will be working 60

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What is a realistic time-frame for a PR campaign to show results? It can be from 3 to 6 months. This is ideal to me because I believe that allowing the time to plan properly and thoroughly will lead to a more effective end results. Any piece of advice for the young aspiring students planning to make a career in PR? Three things: First, be aware of everything around you and every single news in all fields. Second, create your identity and brand yourself, this will help you define the path as you go forward. Third and most importantly, always take a risk and challenge yourself. Based on my experience this is a very good learning tool. Your message for us at CityPages magazine: A big thank you to the most amazing youthful staff of the CityPages. Wish you all the best!

August, 2014

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By Tamara Qabazard

You asked me to stop loving you

and the indecisive don’t even know their own truth

So I did

The only way to fit a square into a circle is to slice off the edges

Like trees obedient to the forceful hand of the wind I bowed to the uncertain quiver in your voice

But who wants to feel incomplete in a world where we’re trying to find another piece of our own puzzle?

We collide like atoms

We’re like two corners of the same one

You told me that sometimes elements repel But I didn’t tell you that rust is a symbol of persistence And trust is only built upon the strength of a covalent bond Dependent on polarity

Different colors of one rubix cube I wrote you a letter everyday for two weeks Between drunken long distance face times

Like two oxygen molecules inhaled into your lungs

And I burned them under the glow of a waning moon

I went all in when you had a full house

Because it was better than giving them to you

People pleasers generally please the ones they love least

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What You Didn't Know About Geneva The birthplace of the World Wide Web surprises visitors along the road less travelled

Known as the world’s most expensive city and home to the world's priciest club sandwiches, Geneva has long been admired for its’ rich history, abundant cultural activities and as the guardian of the worldrenowned CERN, Palais des Nations (UN Head Office), legendary watch and jewelry companies including Patek Philippe and Piaget. Hosting more than 30 museums and galleries and a whopping 13 Michelinstarred restaurants under its belt, the city is a destination most epicureans and culture vultures dream about. The city is also a haven for the adventurous traveller; with bountiful outdoor excursions like mountain biking, rock climbing, horseback riding or rushing down the river in a raft or kayak. However, Geneva proves it has many more tricks up its sleeve with these surprising new discoveries. One of the most iconic historical hotels in Europe, the InterContinental Genève is nestled in the heart of the city. It has played host to noteworthy influencers of their time such as Ronald Reagan, Ray Charles, Kofi Annan, Che Guevara, Martin Luther King, Ronald Reagan, Fidel Castro, Bill and Hillary Clinton, and Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan over the years. It is famed in its present day for the recently refurbished Residence suites designed by New York based Tony Chi. Today, it continues to cater to the likes of the Saudi Royal family and the ruling family of the United Arab Emirates. Most expensive residential neighbourhood in Geneva is the picturesque Billionaires district where you can glimpse Villa Diodati where authors Mary Shelley and Lord Byron challenged each other to a writing competition, the end resulting in the classic novel Frankenstein. Most expensive diamond in the world sold was at a Sotheby’s auction for $83 million. The Pink Star, a 59.60-carat oval cut pink diamond and still holds the world record for the highest jewellery sale. Most expensive diamond in the world per carat with a Guinness World Record is $1,375,938 for a 7.03-carat fancy vivid blue modified rectangular brilliant-cut diamond which was sold at Sotheby's in Geneva on 12 May 2009. Largest diamond in the world sold was the 100.09 carat Graff Vivid Yellow, the largest yellow cut precious stone in the world whichfetched a record $16.3 million at a Sotheby's auction in Geneva. Most number of Roses in Geneva can be 64

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found at the rose garden ‘La Roserarie’ in the 120 metres is located on the romantic Treille Parc de la Grange on the south side of Lake Promenade and is made from 180 wooden Geneva holding over 10,000 fragrant roses. boards. Oldest monument in Geneva is St. Peter’s Most cost-effective shopping in Geneva is at at Plainpalais Flea Market. A place Cathedral built between 1160 – 1289. where you can pick up antiques, records and Oldest pieces of history in Geneva are vintage clothes while mingling with locals. the Old Arsenal which is a series of canons decorated by mosaic portraying Caesar’s Most bohemian area in Geneva is Paquis arrival in the city during 58 B.C and the and Les Grottes: Try one of the area’s many Niton Rocks believed to have been used ethnic restaurants and abundant street shops. for sacrifices in the Bronze Age. They were The Schtrumpfs Building defies description baptized as Neiton and Neptune and were located at 23-29 Rue Louis-Favre in Les used by General Guillaume-Henri Dufour to Grottes it is a fantastical architectural icon designed by three architects aiming for the establish the level of the lake in 1864. most unconventional building possible. Most secret passage in Geneva is opened only one day a year during the Escalade and Most fascinating car park in Geneva is the St. Antoine car park also known as situated nearby St. Peter’s Cathedral. L’Esplanade Saint Antoine which doubles as World’s largest seconds hand is found on an archaeological site. the Flower Clock at the edge of the Jardin Anglais, measuring more than 2.5 metres. Most cost effective travel method in A symbol of Geneva, the floral timepiece Geneva is offered by certain hotels, hostels comprises of eight concentric circles and the and camping sites as they give away Geneva Transport Cards to their guests, enabling colours change each season. them to travel for free on buses, trains and World’s longest wooden bench spanning boats for their entire stay.

‫أفضل األنشطة الغير معروفة في جنيف‬ ‫مهد شبكة االنترنت التي تأسر ضيوفها مبواقع لم تطأها أقدام الكثيرين‬ ‫لطالما كانت جنيف من أجمل مدن العالم وأكثرها‬ ‫جاذبية‪ ،‬نظرًا لتاريخها الغني وأنشطتها الثقافية‬ ‫الوفيرة‪ ،‬وهي تعرف بأغلى مدينة في العالم على اإلطالق‪،‬‬ ‫كما أنها موطن أثمن شطيرة كلوب في العالم‪ ،‬ومق ّر‬ ‫المنظمة األوروبية لألبحاث النووية الشهيرة‪ ،‬والمكتب‬ ‫وتعد جنيف كذلك موطن‬ ‫الرئيسي لألمم المتحدة‪.‬‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫شركات الساعات والمجوهرات العريقة‪ ،‬بما فيها "باتيك‬ ‫فيليب" و"بياجيه" و"مون بال"‪ .‬وتحتضن مدينة جنيف‬ ‫ما يزيد على ‪ 30‬متحفًا ومعرضًا فنيًا و‪ 13‬مطعمًا حاص ً‬ ‫ال‬ ‫على نجوم ميشالن‪ ،‬وتشكل جنيف حلم عشاق الثقافة‬ ‫والحضارة ووجهتهم األولى‪ .‬كما وتعد المدينة جنة‬ ‫المسافر المغامر‪ ،‬لما تقدمه من أنشطة ش ّيقة ضمن‬ ‫طبيعتها الساحرة‪ ،‬مثل ركوب الدراجات على الجبال‬ ‫وتس ّلق الصخور وركوب الخيل‪ ،‬أو ركوب الطوافة أو قارب‬ ‫التجديف في جولة في النهر‪ .‬لذا‪ ،‬برهنت جنيف على أنه‬ ‫ما زال في جعبتها الكثير والكثير لتمنحه للعالم‪.‬‬ ‫ومن بين أحد أشهر الفنادق التاريخية األيقونية في أوروبا‪،‬‬ ‫فندق انتركونتننتال جنيف الواقع في قلب المدينة‪ .‬فقد‬ ‫استضاف الفندق خالل مسيرته العديد من الشخصيات‬ ‫العالمية وصاحبة الشأن آنذاك‪ ،‬مثل رونالد ريغان وراي‬ ‫تشارلز وكوفي عنان وتشي جيفارا‪ ،‬إلى جانب مارتن لوثر‬ ‫كينغ وفيدل كلسترو وبيل وهيالري كلينتون‪ ،‬وسمو‬ ‫الشيخ زايد بن سلطان آل نهيان رحمه اهلل‪ .‬وقد حظي‬ ‫الفندق مؤخرًا بأعمال تجديد ألجنحته السكنية على‬ ‫يد المصمم توني تشوي المقيم في نيويورك‪ .‬واليوم‪،‬‬ ‫يواصل الفندق استضافة كبار الشخصيات من حول‬ ‫العالم‪ ،‬وعلى رأسهم العائلة الملكية السعودية‪ ،‬والعائلة‬ ‫الحاكمة اإلماراتية‪.‬‬ ‫حي سكني في جنيف هو حي المليارديرات الخالب‪،‬‬ ‫أغلى ّ‬ ‫تحدى فيها ّ‬ ‫كل من‬ ‫إذ يمكنك رؤية "فيال ديوداتي"‪ ،‬التي‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫الكاتبين ماري شيلي ولورد بايرون اآلخر في مسابقة‬ ‫كتابة‪ ،‬وكانت النتيجة الرواية العالمية الكالسيكية‬ ‫الشهيرة "فرانكشتاين"‪.‬‬ ‫أغلى ماسة في العالم بيعت في مزاد سوثبي مقابل‬ ‫‪ 83‬مليون دوالر أمريكي‪ .‬ومازالت الماسة الوردية البيضوية‬ ‫ذات ‪ 59.60‬قيراط والمسماة "النجم الوردي" تحتفظ‬ ‫بالسجل العالمي ألعلى سعر بيع جوهرة على اإلطالق‪.‬‬

‫أقدم القطع التاريخية في جنيف هي "أولد ارسنال"‪،‬‬ ‫وهي عبارة عن مجموعة من المدافع المحاطة بلوحات‬ ‫تصور وصول القيصر إلى المدينة خالل‬ ‫السيراميك التي‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫عام ‪ 58‬قبل الميالد‪ ،‬وصخور نيتون التي ُيعتقد أنها كانت‬ ‫تستخدم لتقديم التضحيات في العصر البرونزي‪ .‬وقد‬ ‫سميت هاتان الصخرتان بنيوتن ونبتون‪ ،‬وكان الجنرال‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫هنري دوفور يستخدمهما لتحديد مستوى بحيرة جنيف‬ ‫في عام ‪.1864‬‬

‫الماسة األغلى في العالم للقيراط الواحد بحسب سجل‬ ‫موسوعة غينيس العالمية هي الماسة الزرقاء المخملية‬ ‫بالقطع المستطيل البديع وذات ‪ 7.03‬قيراط‪ ،‬والتي بيعت‬ ‫بمبلغ ‪ 1,375,938‬دوالر أمريكي في مزاد سوثبي في الممر األكثر غموض ًا وسرية في جنيف يفتح ليوم واحد‬ ‫جنيف في ‪ 12‬مايو ‪.2009‬‬ ‫في العام خالل اإليسكليد ويقع بالقرب من كاتدرائية‬ ‫القديس بطرس‪.‬‬ ‫أكبر ماسة بيعت في العالم كانت أكبر حجر نفيس‬ ‫أصفر في العالم‬ ‫والمسمى "جرافت فيفيد يلو" ذات ‪ 100.09‬أضخم عقرب ثواني في العالم موجود في ساعة الزهور‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫قيراط‪ ،‬وقد حققت رقمًا قياسيًا‪ ،‬حيث بيعت مقابل ‪ 16.3‬في أطراف حديقة "جاردن أنجليز" الشهيرة‪ ،‬إذ يزيد طول‬ ‫مليون دوالر أمريكي في مزاد سوثبي في جنيف‪.‬‬ ‫العقرب على ‪ 2.5‬مترًا‪ .‬وتعتبر ساعة الزهور رمزًا لجنيف‪،‬‬ ‫وتضم ثماني دوائر متحدة وتتغير ألوانها في كل موسم‪.‬‬ ‫أكبر عدد من األزهار يمكن إيجاده في حديقة الزهور "ال‬ ‫روزيراري" في حديقة دي ال جرانج على الجانب الجنوبي من أطول مقعد خشبي في العالم يقع في بروميناد تريلي‬ ‫بحيرة جنيف‪ ،‬حيث تضم الحديقة ما يزيد على ‪ 10,000‬وردة الرومانسي بطول ‪ 120‬متر‪ ،‬وهو مصنوع من ‪ 180‬لوح‬ ‫عطرية‪.‬‬ ‫خشبي‪.‬‬ ‫أقدم نصب تذكاري في جنيف هو كاثدرائية بطرس التي أكثر موقع تسوق فعالية من ناحية التكلفة في جنيف‬ ‫هو سوق "بالين باليز" لألغراض المستعملة‪ .‬حيث يمكنك‬ ‫بنيت بين عامي ‪.1252 1160-‬‬ ‫‪65‬‬

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‫التقاط قطع األنتيكات والمالبس القديمة والعريقة أثناء‬ ‫االختالط والتعرف على الناس المحليين‪.‬‬ ‫أشهر منطقة بوهيمية في جنيف هي "باكوس" و"ليه‬ ‫غروتيس"‪ .‬حيث يمكنك تجربة واحد من العديد من‬ ‫المطاعم العريقة أو المتاجر المنتشرة في طرقات‬ ‫المنطقة‪ .‬ويقع مبنى "شترمبفس" في ‪ 23-29‬في شارع‬ ‫لويس فافر في ليه غروتيس‪ ،‬وهو تحفة معمارية بديعة‬ ‫صممها ثالث معماريين إلبداع أكثر مبنى غير تقليدي‬ ‫ممكن في العالم‪.‬‬ ‫أجمل حديقة سيارات في جنيف تقع في سانت أنطون‪،‬‬ ‫ويعرف كذلك باسم منتزه سانت أنطون‪ ،‬وهو يعد كذلك‬ ‫كموقع أثري‪.‬‬ ‫أرخص وسيلة ّ‬ ‫تنقل في جنيف تقدمها فنادق وبيوت شباب‬ ‫ومواقع تخييم محددة‪ ،‬حيث يقدمون بطاقات المواصالت‬ ‫عبر جنيف كهدية لضيوفهم‪ ،‬مما يمكنهم من التنقل‬ ‫بحرية وبالمجان عبر الحافالت والقطارات والقوارب طوال‬ ‫فترة إقامتهم‪.‬‬

ZAMBIA

A stunning country offering the best safaris along the river plains of the Zambezi, the best ride over the most amazing waterfalls, and five star accommodations to take you on an unforgettable journey.

Where to Stay

The Royal Livingstone Hotel is aluxurious five star hotel situated on the Zambian side of the Victoria Falls. Using an African architectural style, this hotel consists of 17 colonial-style buildings which include a restaurant, a bar and over 173 spacious rooms. SANCTUARY SUSSI AND CHUMA If you like adventure, book your tree house in ‘Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma’ before it’s too late. Amazing views, spa treatments, delicious drinks and swimming pool await you.

Tongabezi Lodge Perfect for any special occasion, Tongabezi Lodge will do its best to satisfy your desire. Many accommodation options are available according to your living style: A Zambezi River fronted 36-bed lodge, Sindabezi Island in the middle of the Zambezi and a riverside, private Tangala House. You will enjoy your stay next to infinity pools or participating to the various activities managed by the Tongabezi team ( canoeing on the Zambezi, Island lunch, visit to Mukuni Park, museum tour and many others…)

What To Do David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa Situated 10km from the splendid Victoria Falls, David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa offers 77 tastefully decorated rooms suitable for families or couples. In your private balcony, you will be able to enjoy the best breakfasts and host your guests. The Pool Deck and the Gwembe Terrace are also available for lunch and dinner. For romantic escape, the resident Lady Livingstone offers you a memorable Zambezi sunset cruise. Moreover, the David Livingstone Spa, gym & Wellness Centre overlooking the stunning panoramic Zambezi River, offers a wide variety of therapeutic and beauty treatments.

Elephant back trails: riding an elephant in the area around Victoria Falls and Livingstone is an awesome experience you can try. With the help of the guides you will get closer to these magnificent and incredibly intelligent creatures.There’s also plenty of opportunity for day trips to nearby islands – such as the Elafiti islands or Mljet, and other nearby resorts such as Cavtat.

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House boating: time for some relaxation in the middle of Kariba Lake. You can spend a few days on a boat feeling completely isolated and enjoying the spectacular sunrises and sunsets.

Guided safari: how can someone travel to Africa without going on a safari? Well you should book yours before it’s too late in order to enjoy the wonder that nature offers. Luxury Train Travel: Dating back to 1953, a ride in this steam train is an elegant journey that transports you back in time! There are moonlight, sunset and game viewing train trips across the Victoria Falls Bridge and into the Zambezi Park.

Flights over Victoria Falls: a micro light or a helicopter ride is by far the best way to enjoy the beauty of the legendary waterfalls. The flight also includes an overview of Batoka Gorge, the Zambezi River and the Mosi-oaTunya National Park. 15 or 30 minutes of pure pleasure awaits you in Livingstone. 66

Lion walks: walking and taking pictures with lions... yes it is possible only in Zambia. Be a part of the pride for an hour or two. Accompanied by an experienced guide you will meet the kings of the jungle for the first time.

When to go:

The best time to enjoy the best weather and the best views is from April to October, hurry up book your places!

Bon voyage!

August, 2014

Abu Dhabi The capital of the United Arab Emirates

The emirate of Abu Dhabi is the largest of the seven emirates that comprise the UAE. It covers more than 85 per cent of the country’s total landmass, including 700 kilometres of coastline and more than 200 natural islands. As the country’s capital and the seat of the federal government, the island city of Abu Dhabi is a gateway to development. A dynamic and progressive tourism destination, the emirate is focusing on the future while preserving the nation’s heritage, Athari Al Failakawi

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Sir Bani Yas Island As one of the largest natural islands in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, Sir Bani Yas Island is home to one of Arabia’s largest wildlife reserves and the "Greening of the Desert" programme, established in 1971 by the late ruler and founder of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Today, after decades of intensive conservation work, his legacy lives on with the new Arabian Wildlife Park, home to thousands of free roaming animals and birds, several million trees and plants, breeding programmes for endangered species and numerous exciting tourism activities.

Activities Desert Islands offers a range of nature-based activities themed around the exciting wildlife and conservation projects on Sir Bani Yas Island. Explore the Arabian Wildlife Park and view many of Arabia’s rare indigenous animals on a Nature & Wildlife Drive, kayak through breathtaking waters home to many fish and birds or mountain bike through the rugged terrain of the landscape. All of our activities are guided by experts, handpicked for their expertise and knowledge of wildlife and leisure activities. This ensures that all entry into this fragile environment is done responsibly and respectfully, helping to keep it safe for future generations.

Places to Stay The Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara offers relaxing and luxurious accommodation on Sir Bani Yas Island. This is the first hotel to open on the island. The first lodge, Al Sahel Lodge by Anantara, located among free roaming wildlife in the Arabian Wildlife Park where animals can be seen grazing outside your window and Al Yamm Lodge by Anantara on the beach close to the mangroves with stunning uninterrupted views of the Arabian Sea and nearby lagoon. The new lodges offer opportunities to relax in harmony with nature. Presenting the best of both worlds - where natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beauty meets luxurious hospitality. August, 2014

Book, Line, and Sinker

The landscape of the place I called home had altered dramatically over the course of my absence. While I was somewhat excited to return to my birthplace after half a decade, I was apprehensive of the life that awaited me. How do you adjust to a place that no longer feels familiar? You take a leap of faith & start a bookclub. And that is how Kuwait Bibliophiles came to be.

to respect & admire. It is platform that encourages you to step outside your literary comfort zone and embrace the written word. Every fortnight, we come together to discuss dystopian worlds, fleeting romances, action packed thrillers, gut-wrenching memoirs and good ol' classics. Unlike other clubs, we do not assign books. Members are free to read any book of their choice. Ergo, we discuss anywhere between 6 to 12 books during our fortnightly sessions. This encourages us to broaden our literary horizons by exploring new genres.

Kuwait Bibliophiles is not just a book club. It is a community Over the course of 18 months, the club has of readers that I have a come met in the living rooms of kind friends and in coffee shops that are too loud for comfort. And now, we meet in the cozy confines of Jade D'costa a charming little bookstore. Cupcakes & cookies are devoured during our sprightly discussions. Our conversations are peppered with distractions (food, travel & just about Jade is an expat based in Kuwait. She enjoys reading, writing, traveling, hoarding books and people watching. She is a everything under the sun), much to the marketer by profession and an accomplished daydreamer. chagrin of the moderator. There's never a 70

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dearth of topics or plots to be discussed. The club is made up of people from different walks of life. Diversity reigns supreme in our little corner of the universe. There's a certain type joy to be derived in the company of people who enjoy reading and bridging the gap between both - the real & literary worlds. A book club helps you reconnect to reading in a way like no other. It is a platform that encourages escapism. An escape from the busyness that we have all come to associate with modern day living - work, school, assignments, incessant phone calls, endless commutes and mall hopping. So take a break, bury your nose in a book or an e-reader and join us for our next meeting. If you ever feel the need to connect with a bunch of bookworms over some bookish banter, join us on Facebook for details: Facebook.com/groups/KuwaitBibliophiles/ or drop us a line at Kuwait.Bibliophiles@ gmail.com

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AUGUST Movie Releases THE MAZE RUNNER

Director: Wes Ball

Director: Marshall Director: Scott Guillermo del Smith, Toro Thomas Carter

Starring: Thomas Sangster, Kaya Scodelario, Will Poulter, Dylan O'Brien, Blake Cooper, Aml Ameen

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Starring: Liam Neeson, Dan Stevens, David Harbour, Mark Consuelos, Astro, Ruth Wilson

Starring: Chloe Moretz, Mireille Enos, Liana Liberato, Jamie Blackley, Joshua Leonard, Lauren Lee Smith

Genres: Drama, Sports, True Story

Genres: Thriller, Horror

Genres: Adventure, Drama, Thriller

Genres: Drama, Thriller, Supernatural

Synopsis: When Thomas wakes up

Synopsis: Tells the journey of legendary

Synopsis: Follows a group of student

Synopsis: A Walk among the Tombstones

Synopsis: Mia Hall (Chloë Grace Moretz)

trapped in a massive maze with a group of other boys, he has no memory of the outside world other than strange dreams about a mysterious organization known as W.C.K.D. Only by piecing together fragments of his past with clues he discovers in the maze can Thomas hope to uncover his true purpose and a way to escape.

football coach Bob Ladouceur (Jim Caviezel), who took the De La Salle High School Spartans from obscurity to a 151-game winning streak that shattered all records for any American sport.

activists who travel from New York City to the Amazon to save a tribe from extinction. In an unfortunate twist of fate, when the group arrives, they are taken hostage by the very cannibals they sought to protect.

stars Liam Neeson as Matt Scudder, an exNYPD cop who now works as an unlicensed private investigator operating just outside the law. When Scudder reluctantly agrees to help a heroin trafficker (Dan Stevens) hunt down the men who kidnapped and then brutally murdered his wife, the PI learns that this is not the first time these men have committed this sort of twisted crime…nor will it be the last. Blurring the lines between right and wrong, Scudder races to track the deviants through the backstreets of New York City before they kill again.

thought the hardest decision she would ever face would be whether to pursue her musical dreams at Juilliard or follow a different path to be with the love of her life, Adam (Jamie Blackley). But what should have been a carefree family drive changes everything in an instant, and now her own life hangs in the balance. Caught between life and death for one revealing day, Mia has only one decision left, which will not only decide her future but her ultimate fate

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Genres: Drama, Teen, Thriller

Director: Charles Martin Smith

Director: Brian A. Miller

Director: Jeff Baena

Starring: Morgan Freeman, Kris Kristofferson, Ashley Judd, Harry Connick Jr., Bethany Hamilton, Nathan Gamble

Starring: Jessica Lowndes, Jason Patric, Bruce Willis, John Cusack, 50 Cent, Johnathon Schaech

Starring: Anna Kendrick, Dane DeHaan, Aubrey Plaza, Alia Shawkat, Matthew Gray Gubler, John C. Reilly

Genres: Family, Drama, Sequel

Genres: Horror, Action, Thriller

Genres: Comedy, Horror, Zombies

Synopsis: It has been several years since

Synopsis: Jason Patric, Bruce Willis and

Synopsis: Zach is devastated by the

young Sawyer Nelson (Gamble) and the dedicated team at the Clearwater Marine Hospital, headed by Dr. Clay Haskett (Connick, Jr.), rescued Winter. With the help of Dr. Cameron McCarthy (Freeman), who developed a unique prosthetic tail for the injured dolphin, they were able to save her life. Yet their fight is not over. Winter’s surrogate mother, the very elderly dolphin Panama, has passed away, leaving Winter without the only poolmate she has ever known. However, the loss of Panama may have even greater repercussions for Winter, who, according to USDA regulations, cannot be housed alone, as dolphins’ social behavior requires them to be paired with other dolphins. Time is running out to find a companion for her before the team at Clearwater loses their beloved Winter to another aquarium. 72

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John Cusack face off in this action-packed thriller. A retired assassin is drawn back into the life he gave up when his daughter is kidnapped. To rescue her, he must confront his former rival.

unexpected death of his girlfriend, Beth. But when she miraculously comes back to life, Zach takes full advantage of the opportunity to share and experience all the things he regretted not doing with her before. However, the newly returned Beth isn’t quite how he remembered her and, before long, Zach’s whole world takes a turn for the worse.

Director: Lenny Abrahamson Starring: Michael Fassbender, Domhnall Gleeson, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Scoot McNairy, Tess Harper, Matthew Page Genres: Drama, Comedy, Mystery Synopsis: An offbeat comedy about a young wannabe musician, Jon (Domhnall Gleeson), who finds himself out of his depth when he joins an avant-garde pop band led by the mysterious and enigmatic Frank (Michael Fassbender), a musical genius who hides himself inside a large fake head, and his terrifying bandmate Clara (Maggie Gyllenhaal).

Director: Elan Mastai Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Adam Driver, Mackenzie Davis, Zoe Kazan, Rafe Spall, Oona Chaplin Genres: Comedy, Romance Synopsis: What If is the story of medical school dropout Wallace (Daniel Radcliffe), who’s been repeatedly burned by bad relationships. So while everyone around him, including his roommate Allan (Adam Driver) seems to be finding the perfect partner (Mackenzie Davis), Wallace decides to put his love life on hold. It is then that he meets Chantry (Zoe Kazan) an animator who lives with her longtime boyfriend Ben (Rafe Spall). Wallace and Chantry form an instant connection, striking up a close friendship. Still, there is no denying the chemistry between them, leading the pair to wonder, what if the love of your life is actually your best friend?

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The film follows rap superstar JAY Z through the planning of an unprecedented concert event and features world famous musicians including, Drake, Pearl Jam, Run DMC, The Hive, Passion Pit, Calvin Harris, Janelle Monáe and Skrillex.

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A LONG WAY DOWN

WISH I WAS HERE

Director: Pascal Chaumeil Starring: Pierce Brosnan, Toni Collette, Rosamund Pike, Sam Neill, Aaron Paul, Imogen Poots

Englishman brought in to help unmask a possible swindle. Personal and professional complications ensue.

Director: Zach Braff Starring: Zach Braff, Kate Hudson, Josh Gad, Mandy Patinkin, Ashley Greene, Jim Parsons

Genres: Drama, Comedy

Synopsis: A disgraced TV presenter (Pierce Brosnan), a foul-mouthed teen (Imogen Poots), an isolated single mother (Toni Collette) and an aging pizza delivery boy (Aaron Paul) – decide to end it all on New Year’s Eve. When this disillusioned group of strangers unintentionally meet at Topper’s Tower, a trendy jumper hotspot, they agree to call off their plans for six weeks. Their written pact inadvertently binds them together and sweeps the public up--transforming them into unwitting media sensations—as they discover that even accidental families make life worth living.

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Braff), a struggling actor, father and husband who at 35, is still trying to find his identity; a purpose for his life. He and his wife are barely getting by financially and Aidan passes his time by fantasizing about being the great futuristic Space-Knight he’d always dreamed he’d be as a little kid. When his ailing father can no longer afford to pay for private school for his two kids (5 and 12) and the only available public school is on its last legs, Aidan reluctantly agrees to attempt to home-school them. The result is some funny chaos, until Aidan decides to scrap the traditional academic curriculum and come up with his own. Through teaching them about life his way, Aidan gradually discovers some of the parts of himself he couldn’t find.

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NAME: Nicki Minaj OCCUPATION: Rapper BIRTH DATE: December 8, 1982 EDUCATION: La Guardia High School of Music and Art PLACE OF BIRTH: Saint James, Trinidad and Tobago FULL NAME: Onika Tanya Maraj AKA: Nicki Minaj, Onika Maraj, "Cookie", "Harajuku Barbie" ZODIAC SIGN: Sagittarius

Here are some albums that you can pre-order on iTunes: Album title: V. Artist: Maroon 5 Expected: Sep 2, 2014 The star of this month is Nicki Minaj. Hiphop artist and singer Nicki Minaj was born Onika Tanya Maraj on December 8, 1982, in Saint James, Trinidad and Tobago, and moved with her family to Queens, New York, when she was 5 years old. Her childhood was tough because her father was involved with drugs and alcohol, this caused her to create fantasy characters for herself to escape from reality; the first one was "Cookie," then came "Harajuku Barbie," before finally settling on Nicki Minaj. Minaj loved to perform from a young age, when she was 12 years old she authored her first rap, then went on to delve into acting at La Guardia High School of Music and Art. Nicki Minaj was determined to join the music industry so she took on backup singing roles for local New York City rappers. After that she started to write her own songs and post on her Myspace page, Dirty Money CEO Fendi immediately signed her to his label after checking out her page. Nicki Minaj collaborated with Lil Wayne on a series of mix tapes, the first one was Playtime is Over and it was released in April 2007. The recording and subsequent mixed tapes helped Nicki Minaj to showcase her

female swagger and out-front style. In April 2010, Minaj released her first single “Massive Attack.” Two months later she won Best HipHop female at the annual BET Awards. In November 2010, Minaj’s album Pink Friday succeeded and in 2011 she released her signature song Super Bass. In March 2012, Minaj made a guest appearance on the popular television competition American Idol. Later that year, they announced that she was one of the newest cast members of American Idol. In 2012 Minaj reached a national audience with her Super Bowl appearance. She performed alongside pop superstar Madonna in the game's popular halftime show. A short time later, Minaj released her album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded which contained the hit Starships. Later the same year, Minaj released a new version of her album entitled Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded—The Re-Up. "Freedom" was its first single and it proved enormously popular with her fans. Source: biography.com

Album title: Blacc Hollywood Artist: Wiz Khalifa Expected: Aug 19, 2014 Album title: My Everything Artist: Ariana Grande Expected: Aug 25, 2014

Some interesting facts! 1-Usually your favorite song is associated with an emotional event in your life. 2-You like the original song more because you heard it first not because it's better August, 2014

Action movies During the 1920s and 1930s, action-based films were often "swashbuckling"adventure films in which actors, such asDouglas Fairbanks, wielded swords in period pieces or Westerns. The 1940s and 1950s saw "action" in a new form through war and cowboy movies. Alfred Hitchcock ushered in the spyadventure genre while also establishing the use of action-oriented "set pieces" like the famous crop-duster scene and the Mount Rushmore finale in North by Northwest. The film, along with a war-adventure called The Guns of Navarone, inspired producers Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman to invest in their own spy-adventure, based on the novels of Ian Fleming. The long-running success of the James Bond films or series (which dominated the action films of the 1960s) introduced a staple of the modern-day action film: the resourceful hero. Such larger-thanlife characters were a veritable “oneman army”; able to dispatch villainous masterminds after cutting through their disposable henchmen in increasingly creative ways. Such heroes are ready with one-liners, puns, and dry quips. The Bond films also used fast cutting,car chases, fist fights, a variety of weapons and gadgets, and elaborate action sequences.

1970s During the 1970s, the Bond films faced competition as gritty detective stories and urban crime dramas began to evolve and fuse themselves with the new "action" style, leading to a string of maverick police officer films, such asBullitt (1968), The French Connection(1971) and Dirty Harry (1971). Dirty Harry essentially lifted its star, Clint Eastwood, out of his cowboy typecasting, and framed him as the archetypal hero of the urban action film, proving that the modern world offered just as much glamour, excitement, and potential for violence as the Old West.Dirty Harry signaled the end of the prolific "cowboys and Indians" era of Western films. Restrictions on language, adult content, and violence had loosened up, and these elements became more widespread. The cross-breeding of genres (such as spy-films and war movies, or westerns and detective dramas) would become the norm in the 1980s. It should also be noted, however, that the 1970s saw the introduction of martial-arts films to western audiences. Abdulaziz AlKhamis

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Inspired by the success of James Bond, Asianinfluenced martial-arts-themed action movies, such as Bruce Lee'sEnter the Dragon (1973) and Way of (or Return of) the Dragon (1972), exploded onto western cinema screens. The latter also introduced action fans to then-rising star Chuck Norris. Though Jackie Chan's Rush Hour is often credited as popularizing the martial arts action film in the United States, Chuck Norris had been blending martial arts with cops and robbers since Good Guys Wear Black (1977) and A Force of One (1979). From Japan, Sonny Chiba starred in his first martial arts movie in 1973 called the Karate Kiba. His breakthrough international hit was The Street Fighterseries (1974), which established him as the reigning Japanese martial arts actor in international cinema. He also played the role of Mas Oyama in Champion of Death, Karate Bearfighter, and Karate for Life (1975–1977). Chiba's action films were not only bounded by martial arts, but also action thriller (Doberman Cop and Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon - both of 1977), jidaigeki(Shogun's Samurai - 1978, Samurai Reincarnation - 1981), and science fiction (G.I. Samurai - 1979).

1980s The 1980s would see the action film take over Hollywood to become a dominant form of summer blockbuster. "The action era" was popularized by actors such as Sylvester Stallone,Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis, and Chuck Norris. Steven Spielbergand George Lucas even paid their homage to the Bond-inspired style with the mega-hit Raiders of the Lost Ark(1981). In 1982, veteran actor Nick Nolte and rising comedian Eddie Murphy smashed box office records with the action-comedy 48 Hrs, credited as the first "buddy-cop" movie. That same year, Sylvester Stallone starred inFirst Blood, the first installment in the popular Rambo film series. The film proved to be successful and was followed with a sequel in 1985, Rambo: First Blood Part II, which became the most successful film in the series and made the character John Rambo a pop culture icon. Later, the 1988 film, Die Hard, was particularly influential on the development of the action genre. In the film, Bruce Willis plays a New Yorkpolice detective who inadvertently becomes embroiled in a terrorist take-over of a Los Angeles office building high-rise.The film set a pattern for a host of imitators, like Under Siege(1992), which used the same formula in a different setting. By the end of the 1980s, the influence of the successful action film could be felt in almost every genre.

1990s Like the Western genre, spy-movies, as well as urban-action films, were starting to parody themselves, and with the growing revolution in CGI (computer generated imagery), the "realworld" settings began to give way to increasingly fantastic environments.This new era of action films often had budgets unlike any in the history of motion pictures.The success of the many Dirty Harry and James Bond sequels had proven that a single successful action film could lead to a continuing action franchise. Thus, the 1980s and 1990s saw a rise in both budgets and the number of sequels a film could generally have. This led to an increasing number of filmmakers to create new technologies that would allow them to beat the competition and take audiences to new heights. The success of Tim Burton's Batman (1989) led to a string of financially successful sequels. Within a single decade, they proved the viability of a novel sub-genre of action film: the comic-book movie.

2000s While action films continue to flourish as the medium-budget genre movie, it is remarkable how well it has fused withtent-pole pictures.For example, 2009's Star Trek had several science fiction tropes and concepts like time travel through a black hole. However, most of the film was structured around action sequences, many of them quite conventional (hand-to-hand, shooting). While the original Star Wars featured some of this kind of fighting, there was just as much emphasis on star-ship chases and dog fights in outer space. The newer films featured more light-saber duels, sometimes more intense and acrobatic than the originals. Somefan films also have similar duel scenes like those the prequel trilogy. It was action with a science fiction twist. The trend with Star Trek and even the grittier Dark Knight Trilogy, is that hand-to-hand fighting and Asian martial-arts techniques are now widely used in science fiction and superhero movies. As for the 21st century action star,Jason Statham might be the most obvious Western example, though he still has not led a summer tent-pole.His dedication to being an action star is nonetheless notable. The dearth of new action heroes is a popular topic of conversation, so much so that Sylvester Stallone's The Expendables and The Expendables 2 parody the aging crop of 1980s superstars.

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Memory, Writing, and Brain Archaeology Dearest Reader,

Our memories are active constructs morphing with consistency, fissuring and decaying, fusing with other memories or materializing upon recall from sheer imagination. We fabricate the perceived past every time we recollect an event. Our very own archive of the past, that evolutionary ability to document events in order to avoid danger, in order to better ascertain opportunities for future rewards, is a fictional narration that lies beyond our rational volition. We are each storytellers and each a colossal fairytale unveiling before our eyes beyond our control. In spite of the fluidity and inaccuracy of our memory, however, our imprecise version of the past imbues everything we do, think, or feel. Our memory is inextricably linked to our interior narrative, affecting both conscious and unconscious decisions. Thus, as a writer (who has been suffering from depression since November 2013), I have decided to embark upon a project that allows me to tap into my subconscious, to fiddle around, and, most importantly, to assess the impact my unreliable recollections of the past have had upon my life in general, and upon my art in particular. Inspired by my visits to the therapist’s office, my experimental memoir begins with childhood, that rhetorical origin for the narrative of the self, my being, the earliest trauma of self-creation, the moment I became Nada Faris. Like memory, which does not obey a linear plane, the series will ebb and flow as mnemotechnic waves curl and crash into the ocean of the past. I wish I could say with absolute certainty that everything I will write is real in the sense that it happened as I say it did. I, of course, have approached the depository of my past, the autobiographical accounts that will be published on the blog starting in August, through dust-covered journals and casual interviews with a few eyewitnesses: cousins, friends, and siblings. Nevertheless, this project is not meant to endure as an exact recreation of the life of an Arab female poet. There was no serious research, no scientific method to ensure the accuracy of testimonies. While certainly unintentional, the imprecision of recollection was thus expected from the outset. Rather than regarding the fallibility of memory as a hindrance to the project, I view it as a luminous aspect of my present condition. In other words, I am not who I am because I remember everything so clearly; it is precisely because of my unconscious confabulations of the past that I find myself unharmoniously reacting to the world today. The project should serve as an illustration of the way in which our recollections of the past act as potent factors in the formation of our present. In other words, in starting this project I hope to inspire others to dive into their emotional baggage, to fish out those nasty little moments that encroach upon their present understanding of themselves and the world around them, and to do so critically, bearing in mind the unreliability of one’s vivid emotional retention. Consequently, everything I will write in the blog series is real in the sense that it exists in my mind and envelops my interior narrative, touching everything from my currently depressive thoughts to my art. After all, to write is to dwell in the subconscious, to listen to the echoes of memory, and to anticipate the movement of one’s fishing rod, all in the hopes of holding one’s breath long enough to emerge again as a sentient being with something new to share.

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My Destiny as a Belly Dancer Chapter: One

hen I was seven, my family and I boarded a cruise ship in Egypt. I remember joining a dancing competition in which my brothers, a few cousins, and adult foreigners participated. I won first place. And why wouldn’t I when I’d memorized black-and-white Egyptian movies? Cradling my trophy, I pictured myself as a belly dancer. A few days later, I decided to reveal my raison d’ȇtre at a family gathering, so I practiced saying “I’m going to be a belly dancer” in front of our bathroom mirror. My cousins knew I was going to be a dancer. The challenge was convincing the adults in the family. The few times I’d uttered my destiny out loud, my words were swept away with gales of laughter. Of ridicule, mostly, but also of delight. Then I received a present: a pink, plastic sewing machine. My grandfather had been a ship captain (a nokhitha) before his passing, and my grandmother had spent the long months during his absence knitting and sewing dararee’. Because I adored my maternal grandmother, I believed it was destiny. I too would work as a tailor. Over the next few months, I wanted to become a war general, a criminal, a robot, a superhero, an orphan (I’m so sorry), an artist, a mentally-ill-genius, a father, a cat, and a vampire. But most of all, I wanted to be loved by my parents. Iraq invaded Kuwait in 1990. My family decided to leave the country after a few months. I was four, stowed in the car with my siblings and whatever luggage we could bring along. I don’t know what I said or did—my parents never explain my role in the tale—but they do not fail to mention that my father, ostensibly angry with me, stopped the car next to an Iraqi soldier and told him to take me away and to finally “unburden him.” He quickly changed his mind. My mother says it was she who convinced him. Either way, they often laugh in unison and quip at the end of the tale, “Imagine if the soldier had actually taken her...Nada would have grown up as an Iraqi.” I wanted to be many things as a child. An Iraqi was never one of them.

Nada Faris Nada Faris is a Kuwaiti who writes poetry, articles, and fiction in English. Her latest book, Before Young Adult Fiction, is a collection of short, award-winning articles, poems, and short stories that shaped her writing voice. Reach her at: www.nadafaris.com or @nadafaris

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AUGUST Book Releases

August is the bridge between the fun, light books of summer and the big fall publishing season. There is a mix of light and weighty in this calendar of new book releases for August 2014.

Sunshine on Scotland Street Alexander McCall Smith

Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage Haruki Murakami

The eighth installment in Alexander McCall Smith's 44 Scotland Streetseries tells about the various challenges the different characters on Scotland Street face after a big wedding in Edinburgh. As in the days of his No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency books, Smith writes characters and stories that are a pleasure to read and radiate goodness.

The Kills

Richard House

The Kills is a literary thriller told in four parts. At 1024 pages, this is not your average "light" summer reading. The story takes place across continents, but unfolds around the Iraq war. It was long-listed for theBooker Prize. For those who use e-readers, there is digital video and audio that supplements the book and unfolds with the narrative.

The Mill River Redemption

Darcie Chan

Darcie Chan's first book, The Mill River Recluse, was a self-published e-book that became a very popular bestseller in 2011. It was so popular, a publisher decided to give Chan a book deal. Her second novel, The Mill River Redemption, returns to the same town as her first book but tells the story of a new set of characters. I'm eager to see if this second book is more polished because it had the help of a professional editor. Chan's first was good beach reading, so Redemption might be the end of summer entertainment you need.

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The Magician's Land Lev Grossman

Lev Grossman began his bestselling Magician's trilogy with The Magiciansand followed it up with The Magician King. The Magician's Land, which is the conclusion to the story, is being hailed as the best book yet in this fantasy trilogy.

Small Blessings

Martha Woodroof

NPR reporter Martha Woodroof's debut novel is the story of an unhappy couple on the verge of big changes. Tom is a professor with a wife who has severe mental illness and is a shut in. Tom feels guilty because his wife's state was precipitated by a brief affair he had several years earlier. Suddenly, though, his wife takes interest in someone new they meet and arranges her first social interaction in a decade. Meanwhile, Tom receives a letter informing him that he has a 10 year old son who will be arriving for a visit shortly.

Six Feet Over It

No in Between

Darkly humorous and heart-wrenchingly beautiful, Jennifer Longo’s YA debut about a girl stuck living in a cemetery will change the way you look at life, death, and love. Leigh sells graves for her family-owned cemetery because her father is too lazy to look farther than the dinner table when searching for employees. Working the literal graveyard shift, she meets two kinds of customers: Pre-Need: They know what’s up. They bought their graves a long time ago, before they needed them. At Need: They are in shock, mourning a loved one’s unexpected death. Leigh avoids sponging their agony by focusing on things like guessing the headstone choice (mostly granite).

The fourth in the Inside Out erotic romance series by New York Times bestselling author Lisa Renee Jones, this steamy novel resolves Chris and Sarah's relationship and leads into Mark's story. "Chris and I have faced our demons and bared our souls to one another in Paris. Now that we are back home in San Francisco, I want to believe that nothing can tear us apart. Not Ava’s accusations against me to the police, or Chris's fear that he will destroy me as he feels he did Amber. And not Mark, who was once too intimately a part of our lives, and who I can see crumbling inside out. He believes he is invincible, just as I want to believe Chris and I are invincible. We have to be invincible. We need each other too much for any other ending.

Jennifer Longo

Haruki Murakami novels are always highly anticipated in Japan, and the translations of his work (such as 1Q84) have begun to have a following in America as well. Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage is about a 36 year old man still processing something painful that happened in high school. That doesn't sound particularly interesting to me, but the novel sold more than a million copies when it was released in Japan, so there must be something very compelling about the writing!

Lisa Renee Jones

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The Secret of Crickley Hall I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t usually read horror novels but this was an exception. The Secret of Crickley Hall (2006) is a thriller, horror book that will leave you looking over your shoulder tensed the whole time, written by best seller English author James Herbert. Although, his first two novels were writing disasters, he became a best selling writer after that. He had written known titles such as, The Survivor (1976), Moon (1985), Ash (2012). Also, some his novels were adapted as series or films by major production companies. In March 2013 James Herbert passed away at the age of 69. The novel's story takes place in London, England and is about a family that has lost their middle child when he was only five years old. The body was never found and Eve, the mother always had that shred of hope that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s alive. Gabe, her husband, was a non-believer. Deep inside him he knew his little boy was dead. Gabe and Eve were left with two beautiful daughters; Loren was twelve and Nada Soliman

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Cally five. It had been almost a year since the anniversary of losing their child and Gabe wanted to take Eve away from the house for the hope of making it easier on her. He got a project in Hollow Bay to work on the water plant there and decided to bring his family with him for a vacation. Gabe rented out this old shady looking house next to the river; Crickley Hall. Crickley Hall had its own story; during the last world war, eleven orphans were sent to the house for shelter and schooling. They were being taken care of by Magda and Augustus; their two guardians. In 1943 a big flood washed over Hollow Bay and killed over sixty people. The orphans never made it when Crickley Hall was flooded but they were only able to find ten bodies. One belonged to Augustus and the rest were of the orphans. Was Crickley Hall haunted by the souls of those who died on that awful day? The family kept seeing and hearing things on daily basis and uncovering horrific truths that were kept secret for years. Why was the house haunted? And was the family safe in Crickly Hall? What really happened to the children back in the great flood? The book is very well written and worth the read. It will keep you hung on it till the very end. The book was adapted by BBC after that and got turned into a three part TV series under the same title. So you can enjoy watching it after you finish reading the book. August, 2014

‫ليتك لم تأت‬ ‫‪Wish you didn’t come‬‬

‫َ‬ ‫قدرك ذات صدفة‬ ‫َع ّب َر ْت‬ ‫أنت ذات قرار‪..‬‬ ‫وعبر َتها َ‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫ليتك‬ ‫لم تأتي ولم ترحل‬

‫ليتني‬

‫اختصرت مأساتنا‬ ‫ليتك‬ ‫َ‬

‫ما أتيت‪..‬‬

‫باالنشغال عني بموعد أخر‬

‫رجوت الوقت للوصول إليك‬ ‫ما‬ ‫ُ‬

‫وصدفة أخرى‬ ‫ٍ‬ ‫ترتيبه سوى دقيقتين‬ ‫ذاك الموعد الذي لم يكلفنا‬ ‫ُ‬ ‫حضوره العمر كله‪..‬‬ ‫وكلفنا‬ ‫ُ‬ ‫أقسمت حينها أن لن انتظرك أكثر من وردت ّين‬ ‫كنت قد‬ ‫ُ‬ ‫ُ‬

‫تعذرت بفستان‪ ،‬بحقيبة‬ ‫لو‬ ‫ُ‬ ‫أو بمرآة ما عادت وفية لي‬ ‫أحد مسائ َِتها الثرثارة‬ ‫لو‬ ‫ُ‬ ‫تعذرت بزيارة مع أمي إلى ِ‬ ‫شوارع اعتدنا المباالتها واعتادت غضبنا‬ ‫أو بازدحام‬ ‫ٍ‬ ‫سلكت حينها الطريق األبعد واألصعب‬ ‫لو‬ ‫ُ‬

‫وردة‪،‬‬ ‫ت بعدة‬ ‫ِ‬ ‫فأتي َ‬ ‫ْ‬ ‫ُ‬ ‫تحمل إكل أشواك العالم‬

‫تجنبت الوصول‬ ‫ِل‬ ‫ُ‬

‫وبعض ورود‪..‬‬

‫إلى صحراءك القاحلة‬

‫َ‬ ‫ليتك‬ ‫أتيت‪..‬‬ ‫ما‬ ‫ْ‬ ‫واختصرت عمرًا من األحزان‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫واختزلت ذاكرة من الحرمان‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫عيني سنين أخرى من الخسائر‪..‬‬ ‫ّبت‬ ‫وجن َ‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫بنساء غيري‬ ‫سلكت دربًا أخرى مزدحمة‬ ‫لو‬ ‫ٍ‬ ‫َ‬ ‫أعياه البرد‬ ‫مساء‬ ‫في‬ ‫ماكر‬ ‫لنوم‬ ‫استسلمت‬ ‫أو‬ ‫َ‬ ‫ُ‬ ‫تواطئت مع المطر لتتفادى موعدًا عابرا‬ ‫لو‬ ‫َ‬ ‫امرأة‪،‬‬ ‫مع‬ ‫ٍ‬

‫المازلت أتلوى من حرائق شمسها‬ ‫ُ‬ ‫حتى اآلن‪...‬‬ ‫ّب نفسك عمرا من الخ ّيبات"‬ ‫" أن تخلف موعدًا‪ ،‬هو أن تجن َ‬ ‫‪Tassnim Hassoun‬‬

‫‪Tassnim is an accounts specialist. She has been writing‬‬ ‫‪poetry and short stories since she was twelve and‬‬ ‫‪currently is in the process of writing a book, needless‬‬ ‫‪to say she loves reading.‬‬ ‫‪Additionally Tassnim is a gym and nutrition junky.‬‬

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My name is Sherifa AlAsousi. I am a chef .and owner of Sugar Box Bakery. My concept is to travel the world looking for exotic flavors. I plan to make a change in one dish at a time. I live, love, eat and enjoy every moment and that's how I do it! From the sunshine state: Location: Florida, USA. Inspiration: Pineapple Dish: Florida's Sweet Chicken Sunshine in the sky, love in the air and good food wherever I go ! Welcome to Florida ! It was one of the most beautiful states I have been to. It has that tropical island feel to it. The palm trees and fruits were just so inspiring. I couldn't help but create this dish that will take me back to Florida when I eat it. So lets start... 84

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Florida's Sweet Chicken Directions: 1.Blend soy sauce, honey, olive oil, lime juice, pineapple and garlic in a shallow bowl.

You will need:

2.Place chicken breasts/legs into the mixture, and turn to coat. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. 3.Place the chicken breasts/legs in an oven tray (baking tray) and pour the juices of the marination on top.

3 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon honey

1 tablespoon olive oil

Note: Line the baking tray with foil and spray it with olive oil or nonstick spray.

1 teaspoon lime juice

4.Pre-heat the oven to 450 degrees F.

1 teaspoon chopped garlic

1/4 cup of chopped fresh pineapple

5.Bake for 10 minutes, flip to the other side and bake for 8-10 more minutes, or until juices run clear when pierced with a fork.(Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fine to make a small slit in the thickest

part and see if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s done).

4 pcs of chicken breasts or whole legs

A couple of pineapple slices to decorate the dish

6.Transfer to a plate, cover with foil and allow to rest 5 minutes before slicing to serve. 7.Finally, garnish with little bits of pineapple to add a little sweetness. Note: you can serve it with white rice, vegetable rice, bread, tortillas... etc. I recommend white rice with a pinch of Jasmine extract. August, 2014

ALI BUABASS Home Cooking Going Big

Please introduce yourself to our readers: Hello everyone! My name is Ali Buabass and I was born on June 7th 1997. How and when did you develop the interest for cooking? When I was ten years old I started cooking in my school and my teacher was a very famous chef. She was my inspiration to cook with passion she helped me understand the basics of cooking and when she saw that I can rely on myself she decided to leave. How did you take your interest to the next level? I used to watch YouTube videos and buy cookbooks from each country I travelled to. I actually developed my cooking skills by myself.

How do you develop (process) your recipes & the menu?

Do you have a flavour or taste from your childhood that is memorable?

How do I develop my recipe? Well, I try cooking it many times so I can see what's missing and thank God I always have my mom around. She's the one who gives help if things don't work out.

I don't remember many things about my childhood but I do remember that I loved strawberries and today I use strawberries with most of my plates to garnish. How would you describe your style of cooking? My love and passion to food will never end, I love to cook classic dishes and keep them simple as much as I can. Do you have a "signature dish" or favourite dish you enjoy cooking? My favorite meal that I enjoy eating is of course sliders and pizza for midnight.

Is there another chef that you most admire? Chefs that I admire are Gordon Ramsay, Anthony Bourdain, Jamie Oliver. Which restaurant do you most enjoy eating at in Kuwait? My favorite spot to chill and have good food in Kuwait is Slider Station. What are your goals (ambitions) as chef?

For my favorite ingredients I choose Italian and French spices and I enjoy mixing them together.

One of my goals is to tell the people that making your own food at home is easy and fun and most importantly healthier and cleaner than what they eat outside. Let the whole family gather and cook good food, it would be fun and you can help your kids to let them understand how life goes.

After school, I was training at home. I had a private kitchen and I used to cook and burn some stuff but no worries, it was all good.

What are your source(s) of inspiration to create a recipe?

Your message for us at CityPages magazine:

Do you have a mentor (chefs or anybody else) that inspires you in your career?

My sources of inspiration to create a recipe are my memories. These are my inspiration to create a recipe.

And finally, I would like to thank CityPages magazine for their hard work and their support. Keep doing the good work!

How long have you been cooking professionally? I have been cooking for three years with professional skills. Where did you train to cook?

Well I don't have a mentor but I'm lead by passion and that is the whole point.

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FRANCE The first thing that comes to mind when I think about French cuisine is… BUTTER!!! Lots of it, slow roasted duck, mashed potatoes, cheese, raclette,… I can go on and on since French food is definitely in the top 5 of my all-time favorite foods to indulge in but this month we are taking a different approach to this heavy yet delectable and rich palate, well at least for our savory dish. As for our sweet treat, I am a firm believer that sweets are meant to be enjoyed for the guilty pleasure that it represents, and therefore I give you… Mini Chocolate Eclairs… otherwise known as Profiteroles Et Voila… Bon Apetit

Follow Nat Bakery on Instagram at: @natbakeswithlove or visit Nat Bakery at: Salmiya Block 3, Juddah 4, Street 5, Building 23

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SALAD NICOISE (PRONOUNCED NI-SWAZ) INGREDIENTS:

• 110g/4oz mixed salad leaves • 1 tin of tuna in oil • 110g green beans, cooked until just done (should still be crispy) • 4 tomatoes, each cut into 8 • 4 hard-boiled eggs, quartered • 6-10 cooked new potatoes, cut into quarters • handful black olives • small tin anchovies in oil – optional if you like anchovies FOR THE DRESSING • 6 tbsp olive oil • 1 tsp Dijon mustard • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar • salt and pepper

METHOD: 1. Tear the salad leaves into bite-sized pieces and place in a large serving bowl.

2. Drain the tin of tuna and flake onto the salad leaves. 3. Add the beans, tomatoes, eggs, potatoes, olives and anchovies.

(We have not used anchovies in our recipe since none of my family members like it in their salad nicoise). 4. Place all the dressing ingredients into a bowl, add salt and pepper and whisk well. 5. Pour over the salad and serve immediately.

MINI CHOCOLATE ECLAIRS INGREDIENTS FOR CHOUX PASTRY: • 1/2 cup butter • 1 cup water • 1 cup all-purpose flour • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 4 eggs INGREDIENTS FOR FILLING • 1 can of caramel ( cook a can of condensed milk fully immersed in water for 3 hours to make your own caramel) •1 cup of cream – whipped until stiff peaks form INGREDIENTS FOR CHOCOLATE GANACHE •100 gr semisweet chocolate •¼ cup of cream METHOD: 1. Preheat oven to 230 degrees C. Grease a cookie sheet. 2.In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, stirring until butter melts completely. Reduce heat to low, and add flour and salt. Stir vigorously until mixture leaves the sides of the pan and begins to form a stiff ball. Remove from heat. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well to incorporate completely after each addition. With a spoon or a pastry bag fitted with a No. 10, or larger, tip, spoon or pipe dough onto cookie sheet in 1 1/2 x 4 inch strips. 3.Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, then reduce heat to 165 degrees C and bake 20 minutes more, until hollow sounding when lightly tapped on the bottom. Cool completely on a wire rack. 4.Once cooled, fit one piping bag with long, thin nozzle and fill with caramel and another with the same nozzle and fill with whipped cream. 5.Slowly fill eclairs with caramel and cream. 6.To make ganache, heat chocolate in a heat proof bowl over a saucepan filled halfway with water, add cream and stir until a thick chocolate sauce forms, remove from heat. 7.Once all the eclairs have been filled with caramel and cream, dip each éclair into the ganache and leave on cooling rack to dry.

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FANTASY WORLD DEBUTS ITS NEW SECTION OF TOYS, THE EDGE Fantasy World, the renowned Kuwait-based toy store that imports the finest toys from around the world is pleased to announce the launch of its newest section called, The Edge. An exciting and a unique range for people with creative minds, the new section hosts a remarkable collection of innovative and unique toys that are fun to look at as they are

to play with. Designed not just for kids, but for grown-ups as well, all toys included in the range have been introduced in the Kuwait market for the very first time and are available exclusively at Fantasy World store in the 2nd Avenue, The Avenues. Commenting on the addition of the brand new section to Fantasy World’s impressive portfolio, Yousef Haddad, Marketing Manager at Fantasy World said, “We are extremely pleased to open our new section to our customers. As the name says it, the new section definitely holds an edge to it as it houses some of the most contemporary and whimsical collection of toys that can be enjoyed by both adults and kids. The section makes it enjoyable for adults and parents as

it begins to stir distant memories of their own childhood and while all toys are not aimed alone at children, we think it's worth it to show their kids the imagination and creativity infused into this unique collection”.

gifts, mind tickling games to cool stationary for everyone! Some of the best-sellers and must-haves from this range include: the playable art ball, a colorful spectrum that can be played with to create your own art by Inspired by modern art and design, the Edge simply twisting and turning twenty colorful collection has everything that creative minds interconnected wooden balls or Adam, the need— from fun desk accessories, innovative Doodles Man is a bendable action figure

handmade of stainless steel with aluminum rivets. Play with him for hours. Then let your kid play with him! Another hot-seller, the Infinite Tree which can be used to dress up your work space or study space is designed to use measurements from universal proportional system that is thought to play a role in the human perception of beauty. The new section is opened to visitors at the Fantasy World store in the 2nd Avenue, The Avenues. Known to import some of the finest toys from around the world, the Kuwait-based toy store and a favorite of all children, is built to offer an unmatched personal experience where children can find the hottest and most exciting collection of toys in a fun-filled environment. August, 2014

to add to your wishlist

This month, we bring you a bright sounding idea, a mission cycle that lumens, and more... Smartsun Developed at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, this waterproof wristband alerts wearers when they’re in danger of sunburn. An acid-release agent decomposes with sun exposure, changing the band’s color from yellow to pink.

A bright sounding idea: Meet MIPOW PlayBulb, the audio lightbulb! There are smart lightbulbs, and there are smart lightbulbs, and the MIPOW PlayBulb takes things to a whole new level when it comes to new-fangled tech features! MIPOW isn’t just restricted to lighting, as it crams a speaker and Bluetooth tech into its shiny casing, meaning it’s also capable of playing your music. A bright idea? It certainly has potential!

Worx AeroCart Is it a wheelbarrow or a hand truck? The answer: yes. The AeroCart, in fact, does the job of eight carts in one. The two-wheel design adds stability, and a host of attachments lets you reconfigure it to carry propane tanks, yard debris, or planters.

Query There’s a strange poetry in search-engine auto-complete. A new card game called Query gives players the task of predictive text writing. The group then guesses which phrases were created by other players and which came from a computer. 92

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Haiku with SenseME Smart cat feeder unleashed: Keep your pets healthy from afar!

Big Ass Fans is bringing the ceiling fixture into the 21st century. Temperature, humidity, and motion sensors on SenseME-equipped fans detect when someone enters the room and adjusts fan speed based on climate.

Cat food bowls may not be the first thing you think of when it comes to smart tech, but there’s actually a lot to gain from applying technology to your pet’s feeder. The Bistro cat feeder is claimed to be the “smartest cat feeder ever”, and it’s capable of monitoring your pet’s health in addition to feeding it! Facial recognition tech is one of the most impressive (if slightly over the top) features on the Bistro feeder, with the food dispenser capable of recognising which cat it’s feeding, making it ideal if you’ve got multiple felines in the house, and you’ll get a notification if an unrecognised cat is attempting to feed.

mySleepButton Castakite Merge a kite with a fishing rod and you’ve got Castakite, a device that eliminates snarl-prone spools of string. To launch, point the handle toward the sky, wait for the wind, and press the trigger to release the reel and let the kite fly.

This app, developed by a cognitive-science professor at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, prompts you to visualize simple objects and scenes in random order, distracting your mind from thoughts that keep you up.

Mission Bicycles Lumen Drop Cooking is an art; baking, a science. To remove the guesswork, the Drop kitchen scale pairs with an app to take stock of ingredient quantities and adjust the recipe accordingly.

Biking at night means extra accessories—unless you’re riding the Lumen. Mission Bicycles worked with reflective-coating company Halo to turn an entire bike frame into a reflector. Like a cat’s eye, it looks dark gray until light hits it and bounces it back to its source.

August, 2014

goTenna, Text Your Friends Without Service This is just amazing. All you need is to connect your smartphone via Bluetooth-LE with the goTenna, and the other recipient should do the same and you are set to go. goTenna enables you to communicate without any need for central connectivity whatsoever—no cell towers, no wifi, no satellites—so when you're off-grid you can remain connected. You will be able to transmit to any goTenna within range. The range expectancy depends on your geography specially your terrains and elevation, approximately up to 3.6 miles which in our opinion is impressive. You can share unlimited messages and locations. Its a great gadget if you are going to travel and going deeply in the woods or the mountains. .

‫وهم الخصوصية‬ ‫ كل ما عليك هو ان تربط هاتفك الذكي عن طريق‬.‫آنه شيء مذهل‬ ”‫ “قوتينا‬.‫البلوتوث مع جهاز “قوتينا” والطرف اآلخر عليه ان يفعل المِ ثل‬ ‫ من غير ابراج‬،‫يسمح لك بالتواصل بدون الحاجه ألي وسيلة اتصال السلكية‬ ‫ عندما تكون خارج‬-‫ من غير انترنت او اتصال عن طريق الستااليت‬،‫اإلتصال‬ ‫ ستكون قادر على التواصل مع اي جهاز‬.‫ ستكون على اتصال‬،‫النطاق‬ ‫ النطاق المسوح يعتمد على الطبقة الجغرافيه‬.‫“قوتينا” ضمن نطاقك‬ ،‫ ميل‬٣.٦ ‫ النطاق المتوقع هو تقريبا‬.‫واالرتفاعات والمساحات المفتوحه حولك‬ ‫ يمكنك ان ترسل رسائل غير محدوده وايضا‬.‫ونظرًا لرأينا فأن النطاق مذهل‬ ‫ الجهاز سيكون مفيد جدا في حالة السفر خصوصا اذا‬.‫موقعك الجغرافي‬ .‫ذهبت للجبال والغابات‬

Yousif AlSaeed Yousif holds a BSc. in Information Technology & Computing Degree and is a Teacher and Software Developer. He loves sharing the latest technology news and gadgets with people. Yousif believes that behind everything in the tech-world is a great story. He spends most of his time reading technology blogs and self development.

Saad Almseikan A burger lover who works as a Computer Technician during the day. Saad has a curious mind that likes to discover everything new that's related to computers, hardware, gadgets and technology. You'll most probably find him holding a burger while playing with a new gadget. He is 27 years old, loves Mixed Martial Arts. Music is what keeps him going especially Rock & Roll.

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Mark Zuckerberg Is The Richest Man Alive. Well, Not Yet Facebook founder, owner and CEO Mark Zuckerberg could be the richest man alive if Facebook stock shares reached $200. The shares now are around $76, if it tripled his company will be worth $500 Billion dollar at that will make him the richest man in the world. Its might be along shot for the share to reach that, but in tech world we really can’t know anything. Facebook just bought “Twitch” the live streaming website for $1 billion dollar, they also bought and acquire a lot of companies in the past 3 years and they will never stop apparently.

New Display Technology To Free Us From Our Glasses No more glasses to see our favourite TV shows and movies or even reading with our e-readers. The new technology uses algorithms to alter an image based on a person`s glasses prescription with a light filter set in front of the display. The algorithm alters the light from each individual pixel so that, when fed through a tiny hole in the plastic filter, rays of light reach the retina in a way that re-creates a sharp image.

Bye Bye Plasma TV By the end of this year, Samsung will shutdown plasma panel production. The reason for this shutdown is decline in overall demand for plasma. Samsung (World largest TV manufacture) says it's focus on what consumers needs. Panasonic did the same thing last year. This leaves LG as the last major manufacture. We think LED TVs will smash plasma and LG will shutdown plasma production within a year. Moreover, Plasma can’t compete with OLED screens. OLED and LCD TVs were much thinner and can handle pictures that have four times the pixels of Full HD.

If Your Mobile Battery Is Dead, You Won’t Fly To USA! It’s not a joke, uncharged mobile or any other electrical items will be stopped from boarding planes for security reason. Passengers who failed to turn on their devices when asked will be banned from their US flight and have to reschedule, even if you want to abandon it! Moreover, you can’t send your device separately. The problem is even if your device bought in the airport lounge! Turning on a device can show the security screener that your device battery is not a hidden explosive. Europe airport could follow!

August, 2014

Maryam Al Hamly The Style Chamber: Seeking out ‘Homegrown’ Designers from this Region

Please introduce yourself readers:

our

I am an Entrepreneur with strong interest in the media, fashion and beauty markets. Currently, I am the Director of Marketing and a business partner in The Style Chamber (www.thestylechamber.com), an online shopping destination featuring new and groundbreaking designers from around the world.

for such talent with our global clientele. What exactly is TheStyleChamber. com and how is it different from other online retails? Based in Abu Dhabi, The Style Chamber is an online global retailer that aims to introduce labels at the forefront of daring style. Our collection for men and women offer accessible but innovative designs and silhouettes in the finest materials.

Tell us about your education: I attended City University in London, UK with an MA in Political Communication. How did the idea of TheStyleChamber. com come up and what is your role in the business? The founder Zayed Al Falasi was dissatisfied with the narrow range of clothing options in the Gulf, which tends to be saturated with mainstream brands. So he set out to create a channel for brands that reflect his passion for modern, forward-thinking and audacious styles. The Style Chamber has been providing the region with new and exciting labels since its debut. New to The Style Chamber team, I am tasked with introducing Middle Eastern design talent and increasing awareness 96

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What unique services do you offer to the customers? Our sales staff has had collective experience at such institutions as Balenciaga, Comme des Garçons, Giorgio Armani and Kenzo. With a deep knowledge and understanding of our products, we offer fashion advice, styling tips and help to find the individual look that is right for our clientele. We help our customers cultivate their own cuttingedge style.. How many international designers do you currently represent under TheStyleChamber.com? The Style Chamber currently represents 31 brands – and growing each season!

What is the criteria of choosing a designer to be part of TheStyleChamber. com? We look for designers that have their finger on the pulse of cutting edge. The Style Chamber champions designers that ignore the conventional themes of design and offer something new – yet will stand the test of time. We want to offer fashion selections that enhance the individuality of the wearer. How long does it take for a purchase to reach to its buyer? Internationally, our orders normally do not exceed 5 working days. So the Gulf region should receive its orders in less time. Do you have a return policy? Unused, unworn items in their original packing and with original tags can be returned within 14 days for a refund. After this timeframe, returns may be accepted at the discretion of The Style Chamber and only in exchange for store credit. Which are some of your personal favorite designers? The Rodnick Band, Erickson Beamon, Luis Buchinho, Dolce & Gabbana,

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Alexander McQueen, Helmut Lang, Oscar De la Renta, Philip Lim. What challenges do you face in marketing an online retail business and how do you overcome it? Overall, The Style Chamber provides more directional options as an alternative to recognisable brands. We want to nurture new talent from the region and also challenge the idea of conventional beauty here. In our marketing approach, we have the task of introducing regional talent to a global audience. We have to be creative in our approach to digital media and up to speed with the latest social media trends. This helps us to engage more with our clientele and thereby educate them on new Middle Eastern talent. What is your opinion about the new Middle Eastern designers and talent? Are you planning to include any of them to the company's portfolio of brands? I have a strong belief in the potential for Middle Eastern fashion designers. With The Style Chamber’s global clientele, we hope to prompt further interest in the spectrum of styles deriving from the region. Through clothing, we want to be a part of raising people’s awareness about the calibre and abilities of ‘homegrown’ artists. Some of my favorite designers from the region are Lamia Asudari, Khaleda Rajab, Suhail Shukaili and his brand Velorum and Ahmad Al Muhassin’s Magicaim. I’m also fond of Ali Al-Muhannadi’s interpretation of American streetwear style with his “Urban Arabian” snapbacks. Naturally, we feature all of these exciting designers on our site! They fit the criteria for The Style Chamber’s cutting edge style. We will continue to introduce regional designers throughout the next season.. Your message Magazine:

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Natural Attraction

Certain perfumes and scents can double as aphrodisiacs to increase your attractiveness without a lot of work. Scent is the language of attraction. Because certain smells can stir your emotions and feelings, they have a huge impact on the brain and are irresistible to men and women. Try wearing these scents below individually as perfumes or use them as massage oils. 1. Lavender Throughout history, lavender has been known as the herb of love, and its beautiful, sweet scent is a big catch for men. Fresh lavender often can be found at farmer's markets and fairs, but lavender oil is the easiest way to wear the scent. Make your own perfume by mixing 10 drops of the oil with chamomile and glycerin -- or buy a perfume, such as Yardley London's English Lavender Perfume. L'Occitane also makes a lavender spray for homes, which can be very enticing when spritzed on your ASAMA Perfumes The creative method gave ASAMA Perfumes the time and the opportunity to craft fragrances while working with the highest quality ingredients in a bottle and using Arabic and Western scents as a unique concept point for the fragrances. They welcome your comments at PR@ASAMAPerfumes.com Follow them on Instagram and Twitter @ASAMAPerfumes

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pillows and sheets. 2. Sandalwood Sandalwood, a pungent and woody scent that hails from the Orient, is used extensively in expensive perfumes and colognes. As an aphrodisiac. Sandalwood is used to treat impotence and help relieve anxiety, so this is a perfect scent to use around your man. Sandalwood also smells very similar to small quantities of androsterone, a chemical similar to testosterone -- which means that it sends out very subtle, but effective, attractive signals to the opposite sex. You can buy sandalwood in oil form or in perfumes. 3. Jasmine Jasmine is universally known as an aphrodisiac and is one of the principal plants

used in perfumes. It has a rich, sweet smell and is thought to be warming and seductive. In India, jasmine oil has been used for centuries to help improve the libido. Jasmine is the main ingredient in the Blvgari Jasmine perfume. Or, burn a jasmine candle in the bedroom, such as this one, to rev up the romance. 4. Pheromones Pheromones are chemical signals released from one person that trigger a response in another. There are all kinds of pheromones, but the sexual pheromones are what most people mean when talking about them. Pheromones, in and of themselves, have no smell, but they are often added to regular perfumes to enhance one's natural attraction scent.

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'His Essentials'

The New Barber & Shop for Men His Essentials is a barber shop-boutique that recently opened in Dar Al Awadi Mall, Kuwait city. His Essentials is a new kind of barber shop, owned by Abdulrahman Fahad AlBader (Founder) and Abdulwahab Muhammad AlZankawi (Co-Founder): the barber shopboutique. As well has having highly trained barbers delivering luxury facials, shaves and hair styles, guests can purchase the very particular, and intricately, sourced men’s grooming products that are used in their treatments. So far, the treatment that is getting most recognition is their Royal Shave. This is a seven-step process: a face wash and scrub, and then a steaming hot towel is placed over to open up the pores. A pre-shave oil is used to soften the hair before the shaving takes place. Afterwards, a soother is applied and the treatment finishes with a cold towel to close up all the pores. Abdulrahman, explained some of the reasons behind him wanting to open ‘His Essentials’, 102

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and why he thought a concept like this would take off here in Kuwait: “Me and my friends would speak a lot about how good it would be to have a place like this in Kuwait, because when we would go for a hair-cut at the barber shops in the past, we would being going in not really knowing what we would come out with. So, we would go for standard styles, literally, with our fingers crossed thinking: ‘please don’t mess this up, please don’t mess this up’. We all agreed we were sacrificing a lot of quality.” The fact that guys want to have great looking hair, can perhaps be side-lined and even overshadowed by the need for ladies to have great hair. Afterall, women often have longer hair, and if this looks bad, it is much more unforgiving. Guys keep it short and when it gets a bit straggly round the ears, they pop to a nearby barber who is let loose on it with a pair of clippers, and this will do. So, the perception goes both ways.

Talking with Abdulrahman though, it can be seen that a lot can be lost this way, in terms of hair health, by putting products onto hair that do not suit its type, and, in terms of style, by not getting that look that really, really, works. Abdulrahman continued: “I didn’t know what I wanted done with my hair. What I did want was to have a stylist who really knows what they are talking about, like the stylists I had seen on the TV, you know? Like, the ones who advise you on whether to have this or that hair cut because it goes with the shape of your face, and so on. Never before had I had that kind of engagement.” Before opening up ‘His Essentials’, Abdulrahman was a professional swimmer and this occupation took him all over the world. Whilst travelling, he would read magazines’ top ten reviews of men’s aftershaves, shampoos and alike. Being particularly interested in the organic and natural ranges he had read about, and

Abdulrahman shopped around Kuwait in search of them. This search of his was unsuccessful, but what he had found though, was a gap in the market. This is when, about two years ago now, Abdulrahman and his friend Abdulwahab jointly thought up the concept of: ‘His Essentials’. This is also when the great, and still on-going, product research and sourcing mission began. Abdulrahman explained: “There are three levels of product standard. The first is the type of product you can buy in any supermarket and these are pretty cheap and are usually made with low-quality ingredients, often with many chemicals. The second tier is the mid-range, where the ingredients used in the product are of a finer quality. The third are the fine, luxurious and the most expensive brands. I found that Kuwait offered the first and third levels but there was no-where before that stocked that mid-range.” It was the second tier of product that Abdulrahman and Abdulwahab wanted to stock because they are decent and affordable products to use every day. What was very important for the partners was to source products that were all natural in their ingredients. So far, the products they have in their shop have come from producers in the US.

The E-shave range is one of the brands found at ‘His Essentials’, which has a pre-shaving serum that loosens up the hair follicles so the shave is smoother and doesn’t pull, and there is a classic after-shave soothing balm, which calms downs any skin irritation that might flare up. What’s more, there are creams that sooth cuts that might have occurred during shaving, and these reduce inflammation so that they go unnoticed. These come in such fragrances as: Orange Sandalwood, Verbena Lime and White Tea. Brooklyn Grooming is another brand that has a variety of tonics for soft skin and hair, which, Abdulrahman informs, are all mixed with organic ingredients by the lady who created the brand in the first place. Abdulrahman commented: “I really love this product. Everything is natural and the American women mixes and bottles them up herself, still to this day, I have no idea how she does it.” Some of the ingredients inside the Brooklyn Grooming range include: rosemary, avocado oil, jojobo oil, and vegetal butters. With a cut throat razor drawn in black and white on the labels of these bottles, tinctures and tins, the Brooklyn Range looks like it has held onto what is good with the classical and mixed it with the modern. This thinking is not too dissimilar from that

employed by Abdulrahman, Abdulwahab and their interior designer when putting the interior of ‘His Essentials’ together. On arrival, a guest will be struck immediately by what looks like floor to ceiling bamboo, but are actually recycled metal pipes, which are painted dark grey and placed closely next to one other. They run from one end of the shop to another, curving. They break the space up nicely, to form the shop on one side, and a private area for the barber shop on the other. One can easily draw a similarity between the way these poles look, laid out as they are, and the plethora of red bamboo archways that make up the infamous Fashimi Inari-taisha shrine in Japan. This is interesting because this particular Japanese memorial was built to remember ‘Inari’, a patron of business, and was loved by merchants and manufacturers. Abdulrahman and Abdulwahab's designer didn’t actually model ‘His Essentials’ interior on this Japanese sacred space, because they told The CityPages that they were going for the retro-vintage industrial look that a lot of American Barbers have. The space does have that cool and rustic look and feel to it, as well as a feeling of privacy and sanctuary. Regardless, these guys definitely have their Feng Shui essentials down, as well as all the rest, because walking in, it just feels right. August, 2014

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Manar Laktine’s Moni&J has bags of confidence

Please introduce yourself to our readers. My name is Manar Laktineh and I am the founder and designer of the Moni&j luxury handbag brand. I am a mom for beautiful twin girls and a wife. I have named my brand after my girls, husband and my nickname. I am originally from Syria and I have been living in Kuwait for the past 7 years. I am a kind loving person and I am extremely passionate about what I do. Tell us about your education: I have a bachelor degree in Library and Information Science, and that part was my family choice. :) I never felt a connection with my education and after my graduation I found myself passionate about fashion and my everyday life revolved around fashion design and style. I have always dreamed since I was a little girl to work in fashion. Now I can proudly say that I have participated in fashion courses and I have successfully learned what it takes to build a brand. How was your journey to become a designer? After some courses in fashion I knew I was on the right path and destined to work in fashion. I started designing clothes and accessories for a personal use and everyone asked about them. I did that for sometime before starting any fashion line. I was busy raising my twin girls and continued to just make things for myself, when finally the time was right to create Moni&j. How and where do you get your inspirations from? My all time inspiration is the woman herself. I love to give the woman a piece to give her more confidence and to give her that eye catching ‘look’ without being over dressed and or too fancy. My main target is to take the outfit to the next level in fashion but to keep it classy as well. I am constantly inspired from anything beautiful that I see on a daily life and I stay very connected to fashion trends, designers and the fashion industry. 104

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Why bags? are you planning to design something other than bags in the future? I have already designed clothes and accessories before I started my handbag line. Handbags have always been a passion of mine. I had the confidence that I could design a very unique bag but it took me a while to find the right sources as the handbag and leather industry is far more complicated than other fashion industries. Now I can say that I didn't choose it, I feel it was something that chose me it’s something from inside that I really don’t have words to explain. Yes, for sure I'm thinking to continue designing clothes and accessories. Moni&J will be seen one day as unique and gorgeous pieces for a total look, not just a handbag. I have completed many drawings for new products that I’ve dreamed to see them come alive. Your concepts are very unique and original is there a pressure to always maintain that consistency with your new designs?? Of course there is a lot of pressure but it goes away when I see people react towards my designs. At that moment I feel that yes I can do this again and again, I am exactly where I am meant to be and it gives me the confidence to do it again. What is your creative process like? It's a very long process because each bag I design I start it from point zero. It starts from the shape to the flap to the accessories and the hardware. I often get inspired late at night, when I can be surrounded by silence. After I do my drawings I discuss it at the factory with the craftsmen to see if we can action all of my ideas. Following that we do a carton sample, and following we do another sample that we can use. I always test different materials to see how the final product turns out. It can sometimes be a process of trial and error and once I find the desired style we start the production.

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What do you love about your work? I love everything about my work; my favorite part is that I'm a very loving person and I enjoy making everyone happy. With my work, I see that I can make someone happy everyday. I am able to give people happiness with what I create, which is special. What are some the challenges that you face and how do you overcome them? Challenges are a daily routine when you are working in the fashion field in particular. I am dealing everyday with suppliers, factories, shipments, and customers. Of course I have a very good team who are working with me on the brand and that help a lot. The most important element that helps me overcome daily challenges; is that I love my work; this gives me the energy to face any challenges that arise.

over 1600 designers from all Amira al Tawil. around the world. Following this I have been recognized globally Your own fashion statement: and magazines such as Vogue I love to wear new designers and UK, contacted me to be featured too mix and match luxury pieces. in their ‘Arm Candy’ segment. I like to think of my own style as unique. I also like to support new Have any celebrities worn designers whom I believe that your designs? they have a talent. Yes, a number of celebrities have worn Moni&j bags. This includes Where is your collection famous singers and actresses as Ahlam and Hend Sabri to name currently available to buy? a few. There have also been My collection is available in very famous bloggers and TV Kuwait at Designers Lounge presenters from the Middle East located at Salhia, the Avenues, and outside the Middle East. We Zahra and Al Rays malls. The have also had royalty wearing our collection is also available in bags, as her highness Princess Qatar at Per Lei Couture Boutique

at the Pearl. In the US, you can find the collection in New York City at In Support Of boutique in the Meatpacking District. We can be found online at www. handbagdesigner101.com and soon on our website at www. Moniandj.com Your message for us at CityPages magazine: Moni&j would like to send a huge thank you to the team at CityPages. It was such a pleasure to be surrounded by a talented and creative team in Kuwait. We can't wait to continue to share our unique designs with CityPages, Kuwait and the rest of the world.

What’s next? What are your future plans? The future is extremely bright for us, we are working on not only building the brand globally but we are working closely on the product. We are launching an e-commerce website and working closely with celebrity stylists. To date, which collection has left the deepest impression on you? I look at all of my collections in the same light. My bags are like my babies. I work so hard to see them grow from an inspiration to a final product. It’s impossible for me to put anything in my collection if I am not in a deep love with it. Of course the first collection was something very special to me. The Marshal Bag holds a special place in my heart because it started a new trend within the handbag industry and a lot of other designers are inspired by it. ell us of any awards you have earned and other achievements? I was selected as one of the five finalists for the handbag designer award in the U.S. The event was held in NYC with InStye magazine and Bloomingdales. There were August, 2014

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ANATOMY OF A SHIRT ATOMY SPRINGA NSUMMER 2015 COLLECTION of a SHIRT 1 2 3 4 5 6

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Like a body composed of portions, the shirts arise from the symbiosis of each one of its pieces...â&#x20AC;? M A D R I D 1 9 5 6 The process begings each season with a rigorous selection of exclusive textiles from the best manufactures in the world, Italian, Egyptian, English, Spanish. At the headquarters in Madrid, in the cutting section, are patterned and cut over 18 pieces of fabric that, on average and depending on the model, will make up each garment. Later and honouring the traditional system of marrying textiles, these pieces move on to the sewing atelier to be assembled and sewn, using seams of over 7 stitches per centimetre, in an industrial process that carries over 80 independent operations, most of which are carried out in an artisan manner, by hand, or using at some point the best technology available. Combining craftmanship and technology to achieve higher perfection and homogeneity in the product. Finally, each shirt is inspected, stretched and folded individually by expert ironers. Only the shirts that overcome a meticulous quality exam arrive thus at the final consumer. To enjoy all the manufacturing process, please visit www.madeinmirto.com.â&#x20AC;&#x153;

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Lifestyle brings fashion forward designer handbags Get trendy with statement bags from Charlotte Reid, Juno, Makgio and Rouge bags by Paris Hilton

MANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TRUE NATURE MER & MISTRAL The new fragrance from La Collection de Grasse

Fresh and aquatic notes blend with an aromatic accord of pine, cypress and rosemary. A pure and simple fragrance, with a breath of the mistral wind.

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Birkenstocks are back 10 of the best minimalist sandals for spring

1-Birkenstock Arizona Sandals

2-Senso Ida IV Indigo Stingray Footbed Flat Sandals

3-Chloe Colby Leather Sandals 4-Giambattista Valli Micropardo Studded Calf Hair Sandals

5-Marni Glitter Strap Sandals. 6-Michael Kors Leopard-print Calf Hair ‘Sawyer’ Sandals

7-Givenchy Barka Leather Sandals 8-Lanvin Holographic Woven Leather Sandals

9-Birkenstock Arizona Floral-Print Canvas Slides

his season’s mosttalked-about shoe is slowly but surely taking over the fashion world, despite its masculine feel and lack of sensuality. The Birkenstock sandals, alongside the myriad of reimagined styles using the original chunky slides as inspiration, are undeniably everywhere for spring 2014, having the cool girls to thank for turning them into classics. Either you plan on choosing the effortless route in styling this season’s minimalist sandals, pairing the Birkenstocks with ripped overalls and an easy crop-top, or you decide to play against the rules and dress them up with a tailored suit bearing menswear influences, here are this spring’s top 10 picks.

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Ornella Iannuzzi is an award-winning artist jeweller creating mainly one-of-a-kind pieces of high end jewellery. Using a wide range of natural and precious materials, her work is characterised by harmonious composition of colours and textures, with a certain attraction for the unusual. She creates complex and sculptural eye-catching shapes that appear to have occurred naturally. Unusual settings are her forte and each suits the featured gem which can be cut, rough or hand-carved. Her style is highly distinctive & powerful and it combines the souls of high fashion and avant-garde into incredibly adventurous pieces that are decidedly individualistic and dramatic. Ornella has recently launched her first high-end ‘everyday wear’ range called “Les Précieuses Corallines”. Inspired by coral formations, the new collection reflects Ornella’s signature baroque style and features Tahitian and South Sea pearls into sophisticated elegant designs in 18k gold. Top of the range pieces are set with diamonds and Ornella’s favourite gem:the Wello opal. The combination of those pieces results in a very feminine and classy look with an edge, which could create the perfect modern bridal parure. 112

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AMYKARINE presents an outstanding collection of unique silk scarves Limited edition of 77 pieces. AMYKARINE collection of unique, beautiful hand-finished silk scarves created by talented designer siblings Amy and Karine Brutijan, is based on hand-drawn illustrations and oil paintings and is very impressive, eye-catching and original. PaIern and colour are the focal point of this timeless collection of exquisite luxury silk twill, satin and chiffon squares. The collection entitled “Sonnet” is inspired by the English romantic poetry of Wordsworth, Shelley and Byron and their emphasis on intuition and emotion as a source of inspiration; by their philosophical vision of love and worship of nature and its glory; by fairy tales and the mystic world of fantasy animals and creatures created by artistic imagination; by all kind things which give humans Hope and Love. The collection reveals AMYKARINE signature style of sophisticated fusion of art and fashion, beautiful unique patterns and rich colour palette, being both timeless, classical and at the same time chic and modern. The range also includes the signature AMYKARINE Monogram print in original interpretation, which features the word “Love” in world languages, as well as an exclusive scarf featuring a romantic poem by Shelley. These luxurious silks by AMYKARINE, rendered in unique designs and vibrant colours with hand rolled, hand stitched hems, are truly special pieces of Wearable Art. Each scarf is a Limited Edition of only 77 pieces and comes with the Certificate of Authenticity and a unique collectable autograph by the designer. The scarves are manufactured in Britain and are presented in signature AMYKARINE gift boxes. The brand has received considerable interest with this collection and received orders from the UK, USA, Austria and Russia. The collection is currently available for viewing in a designer showroom in London and is available online at: www.amykarine.com

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L’Heure du Diamant: when watchmaking Inspires jewellery The new creations in the evocatively named L’Heure du Diamant collection stem from an encounter between Chopard’s watchmaking and jewellery expertise. Hitherto composed of extremely refined watches, the collection now welcomes exquisite jewellery enabling the Geneva-based House to provide a fresh demonstration of the scope of its creativity and the incomparable talents of its artistic crafts.

Red Carpet Collection 2014 Sixty-seven dazzling creations The romance between Chopard and the Cannes Film Festival has blossomed continuously since 1998, the year Chopard became the Official Partner of the world’s most renowned film festival. Since the 60th anniversary of the Festival in 2007, Caroline Scheufele, Co-President and Artistic Director of Chopard, has annually created an original Haute Joaillerie collection intended to exalt the beauty of the actresses for their red carpet appearance: the Red Carpet Collection. Each spring, the famous “Red Carpet” of the Festival is the showcase of dazzling new creations with Chopard taking up the extraordinary challenge of introducing a number of high jewellery pieces equal to the number of Cannes Film Festival editions. For this year, the 67th edition, 67 unique creations inspired by the glamour and the voluptuous beauty of the actresses who lit up the heyday Italian cinema of the 1950’s and 1960’s will be unveiled.

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Happy Diamonds Butterflies Delicate wings of desire They were destined to meet: butterflies and Happy Diamonds share a joyful and ethereal wandering spirit. A simple beating of wings, a whirlwind of diamonds and desire is gently awakened… a new collection is born, shedding light on cherished heritage…

Mille Miglia 2014 - Racing in style Since 1988, Chopard is partnering the “corsa più bella del mondo”. The Mille Miglia 2014 chronograph pays tribute to the historical cars taking part in the most renowned of the classic car races. With its vintage details and its gentleman’s driverstyle personality, this limited edition is the most Italian of the Mille Miglia watches.

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PUMA COLLABORATE WITH LONDON’S HOUSE OF HACKNEY FOR AW’14 AW’14 will see PUMA x House of Hackney collaborate on an exclusive footwear and apparel partnership that showcases both parties’ unique DNA to dramatic effect. Fashion and interiors brand House of Hackney was founded in London in 2010 by husband and wife team Javvy M. Royle and Frieda Gormley. The duo are on a quest to ‘make something modern’ through clashing and juxtaposition and this noble aim extends to their collaboration with iconic sportswear brand PUMA.

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Icing Makes its Middle Eastern Debut in Kuwait Icing, a popular US retailer of fashionable jewelry and accessories, made its much-anticipated debut in Kuwait this week. Opening at the prestigious Grand Avenue, The Avenues, the new store, which will be operated by M.H. Alshaya Co., represents the brandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first expansion outside the Americas. Curated for stylish women in their twenties and thirties, Icing offers jewelry, accessories and cosmetics suitable for all occasions. Icingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wide selection includes statement necklaces, earrings, handbags and a range of cosmetics that are all fashion forward and affordably priced.

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Alyasra Fashion hosts a night of fashion and style with Kuwait’s star stylists, artists, trendsetters, and designers in

Kuwait’s top stylists, designers, makeup artists, models, and trendsetters all came together on Wednesday, July 16, in celebration of fashion and style in Alyasra Fashion’s arabesque themed ‘Alyasra Nights’.

‘Alyasra Nights’

The night’s highlights included a live performance by Dr. Sami Ibrahim, Kuwait’s glitterati dressed up glamorously, and a scene infused with elegance as DKNY Ramadan’s new it-girl Yalda Golsharifi made an entrance in a fabulously chic Donna Karan black ensemble along with new social media sensation, Fouz Al-Fahad, wearing an iconic dress from

Ramadan Beauty Evenings by NAZIH

In Ramadhan Atmosphere, Nazih trading company had set up the Ramadan beauty evenings that lasted for three days at their store in Olympia Mall . the Ramadhan beauty Evenings has been hosted by the blogger and the Nail artist Dana AL Fares. the evenings were designed to enjoy the "Nazih" luxurious beauty line products, exclusive offers and live art demonstration.

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the DKNY Ramadan collection, both with Jimmy Choo’s to match. Alyasra Fashion Head of Marketing, Adel Alansari said: “Ramadan is a time to spend with your friends, family and loved ones, and with Alyasra Nights, we aimed to bring together all those who make Kuwait the ‘Style and Fashion Capital’ of the Gulf in order to celebrate this joyous month in style. As we are moving forward as a style-savvy nation, so is the direction and vision of Alyasra Fashion, one into a new, glamorously chic light that was instilled in Alyasra Nights and many more evenings to come.”

‫‪Divisions over the last five years.‬‬ ‫‪AAW Chairman and Managing Director, Mr. Faisal‬‬ ‫‪Ali Abdulwahab Al Mutawa said: “The Holy Month of‬‬ ‫‪Ramadan marks the five-year milestone of many of‬‬ ‫‪our team members. It is also a time to spread gratitude‬‬ ‫‪and count our blessings. This is the perfect time to‬‬ ‫‪recognize the hard work and effort of the members of‬‬ ‫‪the AAW team and thank them for their many years of‬‬ ‫”‪dedication to the company.‬‬

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‫)‪Ali Abdulwahab Al Mutawa Commercial Co. (AAW‬‬ ‫‪hosted its annual ghabga last week bringing together‬‬ ‫‪300 members of the AAW family across the company’s‬‬ ‫‪eight lines of business in spirit of connecting them‬‬ ‫‪in a friendly, high-spirited environment outside the‬‬ ‫‪workspace.‬‬

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‫‪Recognizes Employees Across Its Eight‬‬ ‫‪Business Lines‬‬

‫‪Hosted by popular TV anchor and celebrity, Sally Al‬‬‫‪Kadi, the event honored and celebrated the hard-work‬‬ ‫‪and dedication of 30 team members in AAW’s Support‬‬

‫احتفلت شركة االتصاالت الكويتية ‪ ، VIVA‬مشغل االتصاالت األسرع نموًا في‬ ‫الكويت‪ ،‬بموظفيها في غبقتها الرمضانية التي أقامتها يوم االربعاء الموافق‬ ‫‪ 9‬يوليو ‪ 2014‬في فندق الريجنسي‪ ،‬وذلك وسط أجواء رمضانية روحانية‬ ‫تعبق بأصالة التقاليد الشرقية العريقة والذي غلب عليها الطابع التراثي‬ ‫احتفا ًال بالشهر الفضيل‪.‬‬ ‫وشارك في هذه األمسية الرمضانية الرئيس التنفيذي‪ ،‬المهندس‪ /‬سلمان بن‬ ‫عبد العزيز البدران ورؤساء القطاعات واألقسام‪ ،‬وكافة الموظفين والعاملين‬ ‫بالشركة‪ ،‬بهدف تعزيز العالقات االجتماعية بين أفراد عائلة ‪ VIVA‬وتسليط‬

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‫‪AAW Hosts Annual Ghabga,‬‬

‫الضوء على مسيرة ‪ VIVA‬الحافلة باإلنجازات المتميزة‪.‬‬ ‫وبدأت الغبقة الرمضانية التي أقيمت على شرف الموظفين بكلمة ترحيبية‬ ‫من الرئيس التنفيذي المهندس‪ /‬سلمان البدران‪ ،‬هنأ فيها الحاضرين بحلول‬ ‫الشهر الفضيل‪ ،‬ومثني ًا على جهود الموظفين والعمل الدؤوب والمتواصل‬ ‫الذي بذله ك ً‬ ‫ال منهم على مدى األعوام الماضية‪ ،‬موجه ًا لهم تحية شكر وتقدير‬ ‫على إخالصهم في عملهم ومساهمتهم في جعل ‪ VIVA‬مشغل االتصاالت‬ ‫األسرع نموًا في الكويت‪ ،‬حيث أصبحت في المركز الثاني في سوق االتصاالت‬ ‫الكويتي من حيث اإليرادات وعدد العمالء الذين تجاوز عددهم مليوني عميل‪.‬‬

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At the Official Opening of @mougah

At the Ramadan Ghabqa of GUST (Gulf University for Science & Technology)

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At the Gergean Event of Dasman Diabetes Institute

At the AIGNER Iftar Event

At the Argana Resort's Summer Camp 2014 Gergean with Bayt Abdullahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Children

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At the Oula Fuel Marketing Co. Ghabqa

At the International Advertising Association (IAA) & Crowne Plaza Hotel's Annual Ghabqa

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At the Mutawa & Khatib Co.'s Annual Staff Iftar

At the Annual Ghabqa of Turkish Airline

At the Annual Ghabqa of WAVELINE MEDIA

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At the Ministry of State for Youth Affairs Ghabqa

At the Launch of the New Rolls Royce Ghost II

At the Ramadan Ghabqa of ARABIA REAL ESTATE NETWORK GROUP

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IAA Kuwait Elections for New Board Members

At the THOUSAND NIGHTS AND SHALVAAR Fashion Show

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New BMW X4 Sports Activity Coupé to expand BMW's X model range

The Longines Elegant Collection – A definition of elegance

Since its earliest days, Longines has always focused on elegance. This quality can be found not only in its products but also in its communication, with the now famous slogan "Elegance is an attitude". So it comes as no surprise that the brand is now launching the Longines Elegant Collection, which comprises models that are the perfect embodiment of the classical design and sleek lines typical of Longines timepieces. Available in three sizes and fitted with self-winding, mechanical movements, these watches offer a broad choice of dials, each presenting its own definition of elegance. Well known for its classical designs, the Swiss watch brand is pleased to present the Longines Elegant Collection, a line of refined timepieces that represent its key value. Although elegance may be difficult to define, it can be recognised immediately; it can describe a lifestyle or a way of being, it is timeless and embodies a certain prestige. It has always been the essence of the Longines brand and is the key word in its slogan: "Elegance is an attitude". Unique and honest, this message places the products and culture of the brand known by its winged hourglass logo at the heart of its prestigious past. According to Longines, elegance comprises simplicity and classical design. It therefore goes without saying that the Longines Elegant Collection includes round watches with sleek lines in three sizes: 25.50 mm, 34.50 mm and 37.00 mm. Displaying the hours, minutes and seconds, as well as the date, these models are available in steel or steel and rose gold cap, and certain versions are set with diamonds. Evoking the Longines watchmaking tradition, all models in this collection are fitted with self-winding movements. The visual lightness of the design is finished off with a bracelet made up of fine links. For Longines, elegance is an innate quality that can be expressed in various ways. The Longines Elegant Collection thus offers a choice of dials, each presenting its own definition of the brand's core value. The dark dials are either in black lacquer decorated with diamond hour symbols or anthracite with diamond or applied hour symbols. The lighter-coloured dials include matt white decorated with painted Roman numerals or applied hour symbols, striped silver or mother-of-pearl with diamond hour symbols. The latter versions have black hour and minute hands, providing a pleasing contrast to remind us that elegance can sometimes bring a surprise too.

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Baroue Staff Receive Advanced First Aid Training!

Fifteen years ago the automotive landscape changed when BMW introduced the Sports Activity Vehicle with the launch of the X5 in 1999. What started as a single model has spawned an entire X range comprising the BMW X1, X3, X5, X5 M, X6 and X6 M variants; and now these successful models will be joined by the all new BMW X4 in July, 2014. Visually, the new BMW X4 will combine impressive sports car performance and Sports Activity Vehicle versatility with the elegance of a coupé. From the front, the car is immediately recognisable as a member of the BMW X family: The large air intakes positioned on the outer edges of the front end and the precise character lines in the front apron lend the X4 a more muscular and agile appearance. And the car's wide track, visually low centre of gravity, long wheelbase and pronounced wheel arches emphasise its good road holding. The coupé -like roofline of the BMW X4 reaches its highest point over the front seats, reflecting the traditional driver focus of BMW cars, before dropping gently down towards the trailing edge of the tailgate. These stretched lines underline the sporting coupé character of the X4 particularly effectively. The standalone design of the BMW X4 is further reinforced by the fresh interpretation of the signature swage line running along the sides of models. The generously sized interior of the new BMW X4 combines sportiness and exclusivity with high-level functionality. Every control element is angled towards the driver, for optimal ergonomics. Occupants in the new model enjoy an elevated seating position, with the front and rear seats. Equally impressive is the load capacity available (500–1,400 litres), which can be used in a wide variety of ways thanks to the standard 40:20:40 split rear seat bench. Everyday usability is further enhanced by the standard-fitted automatically opening tailgate. This can be further specified with the Comfort Access Option for extra convenience, which allows it to be opened with a movement of the foot.

Baroue – Let’s Play! is pleased to announce the successful completion of an advanced first aid training course, offered to its staff. Under the instruction of Ms. Ginny Frazer, from First Aid International Kuwait, 12 members of Baroue’s staff underwent an intensive course on First Aid in order to ensure customers safety in all stores. All participants now have the required first aid skills necessary to manage a patient that is not breathing normally, is unconscious, bleeding or is ill or injured prior to the arrival of the emergency services. “The safety of our customer is paramount” said Brett Borkowski, Baroue’s Operations Manager. “And although we have never had any serious incidents, we cater to young children in an active environment and therefore take our responsibilities extremely seriously by ensuring that we have 2 fully trained and fully qualified members of staff at any one shift in any one store.” And it doesn’t just stop with customers; Baroue also has two qualified First Aid practitioners at their Head Office in Al Rai to ensure the safety of all members of staff.

Puma Launches The Arsenal Home, Away And Cup Kits For 2014/15 Football Season

New routes and new aircraft fuel flydubai’s growth

The Body Shop launches “Recycle and Be Rewarded” campaign PUMA has launched the much-anticipated new Arsenal Football Club Home, Away and Cup kits for the 2014/15 season. Each of the kits has a unique design drawn from the core values PUMA identified as being the essence of Arsenal. These values inspire the Future, Forever, Victorious story that underpins the PUMA and Arsenal campaign, Stronger Together. The blue and lime green Future Cup kit will be worn by Arsenal away from home in Cup competitions, including the UEFA Champions LeagueTM and FA Cup. It symbolises the desire for innovation and progression that has driven the club through its history, resulting in Arsenal becoming the first team to wear numbers on shirts and the first club to have stadium floodlights so the team could play at night. It also acknowledges the focus on youth development that has become synonymous with the club. The Cup shirt combines diagonal blue stripes with a twist of lime green on the body panels and the sleeve cuff tips, bringing a youthful and fresh look to the shirt, with a tailored button down collar. The home kit stays true to the traditional red and white Arsenal colours that first appeared in 1933. It represents Forever, inspired by the strong and loyal fan base Arsenal has built over the years, and the importance of this community to the Gunners. From the very beginning, Arsenal supporters have been at the heart of the club, a sentiment that stands true today as Arsenal’s appeal continues to spread to every corner of the world. The crew neck Home shirt has a classic red body with heat transfer tapes running down the body. It has iconic white contrast sleeves that feature tipping on the cuffs, a design detail also seen on the Away and Cup shirts. Victorious is the theme of the Away shirt, designed in the iconic yellow and navy blue colours worn by Arsenal during some of the most famous Gunners victories away from home. Arsenal’s players and supporters have always demonstrated a class and excellence away from home, and the yellow and blue colours are inextricably linked with some of the Gunners’ greatest moments including the 1971 and 1979 FA Cup Final wins, and the title winning victory at Anfield in 1989. The yellow V neck Arsenal Away shirt features heat transfer tapes running down the body and blue contrast sleeves with yellow and red tipping on the cuffs.

In an effort to promote the value of recycling in Kuwait, The Body Shop has launched a monthlong campaign titled “Recycle and Be Rewarded.” The recycling drive that started July 2 is being carried out in collaboration with Metal and Recycling Company (MRC). Customers are encouraged to bring back any The Body Shop product (plastic or glass) to any of our stores and drop it in the boxes provided. These products will then be collected by MRC and recycled at their plant. For the first two weeks of the drive, the customer takes home a 60 ml Strawberry shower gel for every product returned, and for the last 2 weeks, the customer will get a KD1 voucher redeemable at any The Body Shop store. Protecting the planet is even more important today than it was in 1976, when The Body Shop first published its five core values. The Body Shop takes full responsibility for the way the business is run and it is using its global network to help change attitudes around the world. The Body Shop hopes to build on positive efforts already being made by its suppliers, franchisees, colleagues and customers to spread the culture of recycling in the whole Middle East and North Africa region.

Dubai-based flydubai continues the expansion of its network in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) by adding Sarajevo in BosniaHerzegovina and Zagreb in Croatia. These two new routes, on which operations will commence in December this year, bring the number of destinations the carrier serves in the CEE and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) to 26. The airline will then serve a total of 75 destinations within a five-and-a-halfhour flying radius of Dubai. To support the continuous growth of its network and added frequency on its existing routes, flydubai will take delivery of three new Next-Generation Boeing 737-800s in July, growing its fleet to 39 aircraft. The carrier will receive an additional four aircraft by the end of 2014. Commenting on the launch, flydubai’s Chief Executive Officer, Ghaith Al Ghaith, said: “We remain focused on opening up underserved markets and strengthening air links from Dubai’s aviation hub to the region. The new flights to Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia represent new opportunities for travel, trade and tourism for passengers in both countries and the UAE.” flydubai will become the first carrier to operate direct flights from Dubai to Sarajevo and Zagreb. The airline is also the first Dubaibased airline to serve Almaty and Shymkent in Kazakhstan and flights to these routes will commence in September. In addition, Business Class will be available on all four of these routes, providing passengers with additional convenience and comfort as they travel. Jeyhun Efendi, Senior Vice President Commercial (UAE, EU, ME, CIS) at flydubai, said: “Kazakhstan is a growing economy with a wealth of investment opportunities and exciting tourist attractions, while Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia have an abundance of nature and culture to explore. We are pleased to provide a direct air link to these destinations.” The airline has the most comprehensive network of all Middle Eastern carriers to the CEE and CIS regions and has built up a network of: nine points in Russia, three points in Ukraine and two points in Kazakhstan in addition to Ashgabat, Baku, Belgrade, Bishkek, Bucharest, Chisinau, Dushanbe, Sarajevo, Skopje, Tbilisi, Yerevan and Zagreb.

‫مستشفى دار الشفاء ينضم‬ ‫لقاعدة البيانات الوطنية ملؤشرات‬ )NDNQI( ‫جودة التمريض‬

‫انضم مستشفى دار الشفاء مؤخرا لقاعدة‬ ‫البيانات الوطنية ملؤشرات جودة التمريض‬ ‫) التابعة جلمعية التمريض األمريكية‬NDNQI( ‫وذلك استمرارا ملسيرة اإلجنازات املتتالية التي‬ ‫يحققها مستشفى دار الشفاء لتقدمي أفضل‬ .‫خدمات الرعاية الصحية للمرضى‬ ‫تقوم فكرة عمل البرنامج على جمع وتقييم‬ ‫البيانات املتعلقة بالرعاية التمريضية من جميع‬ ‫املستشفيات املسجلة بالبرنامج ومقارنتها‬ ‫بتقارير ونتائج أفضل املستشفيات حول العالم‬ ‫وحتويل بيانات اجلودة حللول ميكن استغاللها بغرض‬ ‫حتسني جودة اخلدمات التمريضية التي يقدمها‬ .‫املستشفى‬ ‫وفي هذا السياق صرحت السيدة تينا بارامكيان‬ ‫ " يعتبر‬:‫مدير رعاية املرضى مبستشفى دار الشفاء‬ ‫مستشفى دار الشفاء املستشفى األول والوحيد‬ ‫ مستشفى عاملي‬2000 ‫بدولة الكويت وواحد من‬ ‫ وتكمن قيمة هذا اإلجناز‬،‫منضم لهذا البرنامج‬ ‫ليس فقط في مقارنة ومشاركة اخلبرات مع‬ ‫املستشفيات العاملية اآلخرى بل أيضا أنها تعتبر‬ ‫خطوه أولى ودفعه لألمام لباقي مستشفيات‬ ‫الكويت ملشاركة بياناتهم محليا متهيدا لوضع‬ ‫أول أساس إلنشاء املؤشر الوطني الكويتي جلودة‬ ."‫لتمريض‬ ‫ومن جانبها أوضحت السيدة فريال سيد‬ ‫مدير قسم اجلودة مبستشفى دار الشفاء أن‬ ‫املستشفى يسعى دوما ويعمل لتحسني جودة‬ ‫خدمات الرعاية الصحية التي يقدمها في جميع‬ ‫أقسامه واإلرتقاء بها لتضاهي معدالت اجلودة‬ ‫ " تكمن الفائدة األساسية من‬:‫ وأضافت‬، ‫العاملية‬ ‫ في أن عملية مقارنة البيانات‬NDNQI ‫اإلنضمام ل‬ ‫الداخلية واخلارجية وتقييم مستوى اجلودة تدفع‬ ‫املستشفى إلى حتسني جودة خدمات الرعاية‬ ‫التمريضية اعتمادا على التوصيات التي يتم‬ ."ً‫تقدميها إليها فصليا‬ ‫وفي هذا الصدد أشار السيد أحمد نصر اهلل‬ ‫املدير التنفيذي مستشفى دار الشفاء إلى أن هذه‬ ‫العضوية تتيح للمستشفى التقدم للحصول‬ The Magnet® Recognition Program ‫على‬ ‫والتي يعتبر أفضل برنامج إلصدار شهادات‬ .‫الرعاية التمريضية في العالم‬ ‫كما عبر سعادته باخلطى املتميزة التي تخطوها‬ ‫املستشفى في سبيل استكمال مسيرة التميز‬ ‫التي بدأت بتوفير أفضل كادر طبي مدرب وعلى‬ ‫مستوى عال من الكفاءة ومعزز بأحدث املعدات‬ ‫واألجهزة الطبية عامليا يسانده فريق إداري‬ ‫يسعى دوما إلى توفير مناخ عمل مالئم للنهوض‬ .‫مبستويات اجلودة ألعلى املعايير العاملية‬

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‫فلكس احتفلت مع أطفال جمعية‬ ‫صندوق اعانة املرضى بالقرقيعان‬ "ً‫حملة تلفزيون اآلن "كفى عنفا‬ ‫تعود مع سيرين عبد النور في "بال‬ "‫حدود‬

"‫تقرر سيرين عبد النور وضمن برنامج "بال حدود‬ ‫اضافة بصمتها اخلاصة ملبادرة تلفزيون اآلن "كفى‬ ‫عنفا ً "فتقترح على نائب مدير األخبار رانيا ص ّياح‬ ‫ نقل قصص نساء‬،‫وجنان موسى مراسلة أخبار اآلن‬ ‫عانني من تشدد األنظمة اإلرهابية خالل احلروب‬ ‫ عبر أفالم وثائق ّية حتمل كافة األحداث‬،‫احلال ّية‬ ‫والتفاصيل وخاصة األحاسيس التي تتعايش معها‬ ‫املرأة في ظل الظلم في املنطقة وينطلق العمل‬ .‫مباشرة من تلفزيون اآلن‬ ‫تتعرف سيرين عبد النور على عدة نساء في عدد‬ ً ‫من الدول فتتفقد عائلة لبنانية تعاني أوضاعا‬ ‫مأساوية وتعيش داخل غرفة من الكرتون تتسرب‬ ‫ ولكن كيف تتصرف سيرين في ظل‬.‫إليها املياه‬ .‫وجود قوانني متنع البناء والتشييد بتلك املنطقة‬ ‫مبا أن اخملدرات من أكبر اآلفات التي يتعرض لها‬ ‫ كان ال بد من وقفة للنجمة سيرين‬، ‫اجملتمع العربي‬ ‫على هذا املوضوع فتقرر األخذ بيد الشاب جوزيف‬ ،‫في خطوة الهدف منها العالج اجلسدي والنفسي‬ ‫إلى جانب إيجاد فرصة عمل تتناسب مع مهاراته‬ .‫العملية‬ ‫تنتقل كاميرا "بال حدود" أيضا ً إلى متبكتو لترافق‬ ‫على مدى يوم كامل فتاة من مالي تدعى زهرة‬ ‫ عن حالة‬. ‫تعرضت لإلغتصاب من قبل متطرفني‬ ‫زهرة الصحية ومستواها الدراسي تتحدث والدتها‬ ‫فتتجاوب معها سيرين فتطالب بتعقب مغتصبي‬ .‫زهرة األربعة الذين نفذوا من العقاب‬ ‫ وملعرفة‬،14-7-14 ‫تعرض احللقة األثنني املوافق‬ ‫املزيد تابعوا يوميات برنامج "بال حدود" من السبت‬ .‫ بتوقيت السعودية‬22:00 ‫ الساعة‬،‫إلى اخلميس‬

Gulf Bank Partakes in the Ramadan Spirit ZENITH STAR by Visiting Patients in 33 MM Ageless Hospitals Femininity

‫انطالقا من برنامجها للمسؤولية االجتماعية‬ ‫ومتاشيا مع التقاليد الرمضانية السامية في‬ ‫ نظمت شركة فلكس للمنتجعات و‬،‫الكويت‬ ‫العقارات حفل قرقيعان لألطفال ذوي االحتياجات‬ ‫اخلاصة وذلك في مبنى نادي فلكس العائلي‬ 10 ‫ وقد صادف هذا احلدث يوم الثالثاء‬.‫ببنيد القار‬ ‫ طفل من‬20 ‫من شهر رمضان اجلاري مبشاركة‬ ‫جميع اجلنسيات حيث ارتدى االطفال املشاركني‬ ‫مالبسهم التراثية التي متثل روح هذه العادة‬ .‫الكويتية العريقة‬ ‫وتضمن حفل القرقيعان برنامجا ترفيهيا حافال‬ ّ ‫ حيث شاركت الشخصيات‬،‫بالتسلية واملرح‬ ‫الكرتونية األطفال في العديد من األلعاب‬ ‫واألنشطة املمتعة مثل الكراسي املوسيقية‬ ‫ هذا وقامت "فلكس" بتوزيع‬،‫ومسابقات أخرى‬ ‫هدايا القرقيعان وهدايا أخرى إضافية لألطفال‬ .‫املشاركني‬ -‫ حتدث السيدة بسمة النقي‬،‫وبهذه املناسبة‬ ‫ " إن شركة فلكس ملتزمة‬:‫الرئيس التنفيذي قائلة‬ ‫بهذا احلفل اخلاص بشهر رمضان وذلك نظرا ً ألبعاده‬ ‫اإلنسانية ودوره في جتسيد املسؤولية االجتماعية‬ ‫مبا ينسجم مع الدور القيادي الذي تلعبه الشركة‬ ‫ويكفينا ما جنده من سعادة وفرحة على وجوه‬ .."‫االطفال املرضى خالل هذا احلفل اخلاص لهم‬ ‫ حتدث مسؤل جمعية صندوق اعانة‬،‫ومن جهته‬ ‫ " نشكر شركة فلكس خاصة‬:‫ قائال‬- ‫املرضى‬ ‫وكل من ساهم في هذا احلفل عامة على هذه‬ ‫املبادرة االنسانية الرائعة التي أسهمت في إسعاد‬ ‫أطفالنا املرضى وذويهم ونتمنى على كل الشركات‬ ‫في القطاع اخلاص أن حتذو حذوهم وتقوم مبساندة‬ ‫هذه الفئة من اجملتمع التي حتتاج للدعم املعنوي‬ ‫والنفسي ملساعدتها على حتمل مرضها وبالتالي‬ ."‫العمل على مقاومته لتحقيق الشفاء منه‬ ‫اجلدير بالذكر أن شركة فلكس حريصة في شهر‬ ‫رمضان من كل عام على إقامة هذه العادة‬ ‫الرمضانية تكرميا ً لألطفال املرضى بهدف تخفيف‬ ‫آثار مرضهم وإدخال البهجة والسرور على قلوبهم‬ ‫ وأيضا إحياءا‬،‫ومساندة أسرهم لتجاوز هذه احملنة‬ ‫للعادات الرمضانية الشعبية القدمية مثل وهي‬ ‫"القرقيعان" التي تفخر الكويت باالحتفال بها‬ .‫سنويا مع أطفالها‬

Gulf Bank staff took part in what has become a tradition over the years at Gulf Bank in living the spirit of Ramadan and sharing some genuine moments with children in hospitals across the country. Gulf Bank staff are encouraged to volunteer to visit the hospitals and share smiles and comfort through a series of activities such as face painting, henna tattooing, hair braiding, with cartoon characters entertaining children that due to circumstances are confined to the hospital walls. The visits strive to bring a sense of normality to the children, sharing for a few hours with their parents, an attempt to take their minds off their illness by offering them an in-house Girgai’an event so as to not let them miss out on this Kuwaiti Ramadan tradition. The visits were to the following institutions: Farwaniya, Jahra, Ibn Sina, Al Razi, Amiri, NBK, and Zain hospitals, as well as to the Kuwait Association for the Care of Children in Hospitals (KAACH). In this Holy Month of Ramadan, Gulf Bank reiterates through actions its commitment to being an active member of the local community in Kuwait. Year after year, the Bank strives to create a bond between staff and the causes that foster an intimate understanding and upholding of the community’s social fabric viewing such visits as a moral obligation to delivering great spiritual support for young patients that deserve a chance if for a fleeting moment to have a smile placed on their face.

THE THREE NEW FACES OF TIMELESS ELEGANCE. The Star 33 mm radiates the charm of watches capable of combining seductive appeal with horological excellence. At once classic in terms of its understated shape and yet timeless through the elegance of its style, it now comes in a range of three models that assert themselves with self-evident force. While the dimensions of its case are now well known and feature in its name, the design of the Star 33 mm 2014 is strikingly pared-down and adorned only with essentials – the sparkle of diamonds – denoting an authentic character that transcends ephemeral trends. Three interpretations are now available: a model for daytime wear, another for the evening, as well as a gala watch. The first has an understated white mother-of-pearl dial set with 12 brilliant-cut hour-markers and rimmed by an inner bezel ring adorned with 72 VVS diamonds of the same size (approx. 0.45 cts). The second model, with a dial bearing just 12 diamonds serving as hour-markers, is distinguished by a bezel set with 104 brilliant-cut VVS diamonds (approx. 0.74 cts) along with a buckle set with 42 diamonds of the same quality and size (0.28 cts). The third watch is a dazzling creation featuring a case, bezel, dial and pin buckle entirely set with 765 diamonds totalling 4.49 cts. Truly spectacular! While these two-hand models water-resistant to 30 metres and measuring just 9.45 mm thick do not house any horological complications, they are driven by an Elite 681 ultra-thin automatic Manufacture movement beating at a frequency of 28,800 vph (4 Hz) and endowed with a minimum 50-hour power reserve. The delicacy of this high-precision mechanical marvel whose oscillating weight is decorated with a Côtes de Genève motif – a signature of highend movements – may be admired through the transparent sapphire crystal caseback.

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Warba Bank announced the winner of the Mercedes G 63 AMG at the closing ceremony of “E’tamid Warba … Transfer your Salary” Campaign ‫ كوبيه اجلديدة‬S 65 AMG

The GIVENCHY Seventeen watch Spring / Summer 2014 colors

2014 ‫أيقونة مونتغرابا للعام‬ ‫الالعب بيليه‬-

‫ تك ّر ُم مجموعة "مونتغرابا" ألقالم األيقونات‬: ‫العامل ّية مشاهيرَ في ميادين الرياضة والثقافة‬ ‫يواكب استضافة‬ 2014 ‫ وها هو العام‬.‫والترفيه‬ ُ ‫البرازيل لكأس بطولة العالم في كرة القدم‬ ‫ يس ّر‬،‫ ومبناسبة هذا احلدث‬.™FIFA World Cup ‫"مونتغرابا" االحتفال بالعب كرة القدم البرازيلي‬ َ ‫ إنّه الالعب‬:‫خاصة‬ ‫أضاف على اللعبة نكهة‬ ‫الذي‬ ّ !‫القدير بيليه‬ .‫بيليه هو الالعب األفضل واألكثر مت ّيزا ً على اإلطالق‬ ‫ جائزة الكرة الذهب ّية‬2014 ‫حص َد بيليه في العام‬ ‫(جائزة كرة الفيفا الشرف ّية) تقديرا ً لعطاءاته‬ ‫إسم بيليه في قائمة‬ ‫أدرج‬ .‫وإجنازاته في اللعبة‬ َ ُ ‫ شخص ّية في القرن العشرين" (مج ّلة‬20 ‫"أبرز‬ ‫"تامي مجازين") وفاز َ بجائزة "العب القرن" (أعظم‬ ‫ وها هو‬،)‫العب في القرن العشرين من الفيفا‬ ‫تاما ً بالرياضة وبقضايا اجملتمع‬ ّ ً ‫اليوم يبدي التزاما‬ ‫متعددة سواء كممثل أو سفير للنوايا‬ ّ َ ‫بأدائه أدوار‬ .‫احلسنة وكمناصر لألعمال اخلير ّية‬ ‫متّ ابتكار تصمي َمني للمجموعة احملدودة ألقالم‬ .‫اخلاصة بالشخص ّية العامل ّية بيليه‬ ‫األيقونات‬ ّ ‫بزخرفات ذهب ّية أو‬ ‫إنّها مناذج "هيريتيدج" املتم ّيزة‬ ٍ َ ‫شكل كرة القدم‬ ‫رأس غطاء القلم‬ ُ ‫ يتخذ‬.‫فض ّية‬ ."‫تاج يُقرأ على محيطه عبارة " حت ّية للملك‬ ٌ ‫يعلوه‬ ‫طلي غطاؤه‬ ‫القلم الذي‬ ‫البرازيلي‬ ‫يز ّي ُن لونا العلم‬ َ ّ َ َ ‫ويضم املشبك‬ .‫أحاط األخضر بالتاج‬ ‫باألصفر فيما‬ ّ ‫محدبة عند األطراف‬ ‫احململ بنابض أحجارا ً كرمية‬ ّ ّ .‫األصلي‬ ‫من وحي كأس البطولة‬ ّ ‫تنتهي أنبوبة القلم بنسخة "هيرتيدج" بحلية‬ ‫ضفير ّية تبرز من وراء سطح شفاف أزرق اللون‬ ‫ليعيد التذكيرَ ببناطيل بيليه القصيرة املألوفة‬ َ ‫يتناغم غطاء‬ .‫ُستكمل بثلم عند نهاية القلم‬ ‫لت‬ ُ ‫أنبوبة القلم غير النافذ مع جوارب بيليه املزدانة‬ .‫بخطوط خضراء وصفراء اللون‬ ‫متّ حفر صورة ركلة الدراجة الشهيرة لبيليه عند‬ َ ‫نقش على الطرف‬ ‫رأس القلم املستدقّ في حني‬ ‫ تتألف‬.‫الفردي‬ ‫املقابل لألنبوبة الرقم املتسلسل‬ ّ ‫مجموعة أقالم "هيريتدج" الفض ّية الزخارف من‬ .‫ قلم جاف‬1283‫ قلم حبر و‬1283 136

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‫ إيه إم‬65 ‫ كوبيه (إس‬S 65 AMG ‫تأتي السيارة‬ ،‫ بأسطواناتها االثنتي عشرة‬،‫جي كوبيه) اجلديدة‬ ‫ وتتسم هذه‬.‫ كوبيه‬S ‫لتت ّوج ُط ُرز سلسلة الفئة‬ ‫السيارة ذات البابني براحة ال نظير لها في القيادة‬ ‫ ولها‬،‫وأداء قياسي وجتهيزات في غاية اجلمال‬ َ ‫خطوطه اجلذاب َة مجموع ٌة من عناصر‬ ‫تصميم تٌبرز‬ ‫ وينبض‬.‫التصميم املع ّبرة املطلية بالكروم الب ّراق‬ ‫قلب هذه الكوبيه املذهلة مبح ّرك ذي اثنتي عشرة‬ ‫أسطوانة بحجم ستة ليترات مز ّود بشاحن توربو‬ ‫ كيلوواط (تعادل‬463 ‫ وينتج طاقة قدرها‬،‫مزدوج‬ ‫ ليكون‬،‫ نيوتن متر‬1,000 ‫ وعزما ً يبلغ‬،)ً‫ حصانا‬630 ‫ كذلك أيضا ً هو نظام التعليق‬.‫متفردا ً في فئته‬ ّ ‫التحكم‬ ‫ املستند إلى "جهاز‬،AMG ‫الرياضي من‬ MAGIC BODY "‫السحري بهيكل السيارة‬ ‫ مع وظيفة اإلمالة عند املنحنيات‬،CONTROL ROAD SURFACE "‫و"نظام فحص سطح الطريق‬ .SCAN -‫ في مصنع مرسيدس‬AMG V12 ‫يتم جتميع محرك‬ ً ‫ وفقا‬،‫ الواقعة جنوبي أملانيا‬،‫ مبدينة أفالترباخ‬AMG ‫ وهو‬."‫ محرك واحد‬،‫لفلسفة "شخص واحد‬ ً ‫ وتسارعا‬،‫مينح السيارة أداء فائقا ً بسالسة تامة‬ 4.1 ‫ كيلومتر بالساعة في‬100 ‫من صفر إلى‬ 250 ‫ وسرعة قصوى محددة إلكترونيا ً تبلغ‬،‫ثوان‬ ٍ S 65 AMG ‫ وتضمن السيارة‬.‫كيلومترا ً بالساعة‬ ‫كوبيه لسائقها قيادة مثيرة تتسق فيها الراحة‬ ‫وقوة اجل ّر املذهلة والنقل السلس لقوة احملرك في‬ ‫ مع خصائص تشغيل‬،‫جميع نطاقات السرعة‬ ‫احملرك املتطورة والصوت النموذجي املميز الذي‬ .AMG V12 ‫يشتهر به محرك‬ ‫ كوبيه مز ّودة بنظام نقل‬S 65 AMG ‫وتأتي السيارة‬ ،AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC ‫احلركة‬ ‫املسؤول عن نقل قوة احملرك إلى محور العجالت‬ ‫ويقدم نظام نقل احلركة ثالث وضعيات‬ .‫اخللفي‬ ّ ‫) والقيادة الرياضية‬C( ‫ الكفاء املنتظمة‬:‫خاصة‬ ‫ ويسهل اختيار الوضعية‬،)M( ‫) والقيادة اليدوية‬S( .‫املطلوبة بضغطة رز في الكونسول الوسطي‬

Warba Bank concluded its latest promotional campaign for 2014 “E’tamid Warba … Transfer your Salary”, by announcing Mr. Jalal Shaker Abdulelah AlQenaei as the winner of a Mercedes G 63 AMG with state-of-theart design and performance. The event was held in the presence of a representative of the Ministry of Commerce along with Warba Bank management, moderators and the bank's customers. The celebration took place in Grand Avenue, and included several activities with immediate prizes. Warba Bank launched “E’tamid Warba … Transfer your Salary” campaign to promote the salary transfer service, allowing customers to utilize Sharia compliant services and products, which satisfy their banking needs. The campaign gave customers the opportunity to participate in the draw to win a Mercedes G63 AMG with state-of-the-art design and performance as soon as they transferred their salaries to their Warba accounts during the duration of the campaign, which ended on June 26. Safwa account customers whose salaries are above KD 1,500 doubled their opportunity to win the Mercedes. The campaign witnessed a remarkable turnout and was very successful. Commenting on the event, Mr. Adnan Salman Al Salem, Chief Retail Banking Officer, Warba Bank said: "We decided to announce the winner of the Mercedes G 63 AMG for “E’tamid Warba … Transfer your Salary” campaign during the second week of the holy month of Ramadan, as we are committed to providing our customers with added value and privileges compliant with Sharia law to help them achieve their goals and meet all the requirements and challenges of life”. "We congratulate Mr. Jalal Shaker Abdulelah AlQenaei for winning the Mercedes G 63 AMG, and we thank our valued customers for their confidence in Warba as their bank of choice. We promise to match our unique banking products and services to the level of their expectations, with new innovative products which distinguish Warba Bank from the rest of the Islamic banks in Kuwait”.

Riccardo Tisci introduces new Spring / Summer colors of the iconic GIVENCHY Seventeen watch. Available from February 2014, these two new color combinations both feature the same new, elegant silver brushed dial, and play with the unisex character of the luxury timepiece. A stainless steel version with metal gray grosgrain strap makes the watch more masculine, while a pale gold version with light pink nylon strap turns it into a precious, feminine fashion accessory. Made from stainless steel and sapphire glass housing a Swiss Made Quartz Movement, GIVENCHY Seventeen watch features gold plated details on the crown and the buckle together with luminescent vintage-colored indexes. GIVENCHY Seventeen is exclusively sold in selected specialty stores and GIVENCHY shops around the world.

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El Primero Stratos Flyback Rainbow Top Twenty Qualifying The Legend Lives On Players to Attend Manchester United's Training Program in England with VIVA Executives

VIVA, Kuwait’s fastest-growing and most developed telecom operator, announced that the top 20 qualifying players will be travelling to Manchester – England, to practice at Manchester United’s Cardington training ground, on 8 August until 17 August 2014. The top 20 players were chosen from over 200 participants who joined in the Manchester United Soccer Academy try outs, which were held in April 2014. All the players will enjoy a fully funded week-long training camp in Manchester, being trained by the best Manchester United coaches. The Manchester United Soccer School (MUSS) is a private facility very close to Manchester city center. The players will be accompanied by trainers, supervisors as well as VIVA officials who will all ensure that they are taken care of during their travels. Commenting on this occasion, Ayman Al Mutairi, Public Relations Senior Manager at VIVA said: “We are looking forward to an exciting trip with this group of young players, as they have shown great potential during the try out session and are keen to learn more. We are very pleased to have been able to support these young athletes in bringing them closer to their dream of becoming professional football players. VIVA is very committed to encouraging young people in the community to develop their talents and hone their skills, and the Manchester United program is just one of the ways in which we are trying to do this.” The top 20 players were chosen by a joint judging committee consisting of MUSS coaches and a Kuwaiti team led by players from the Kuwaiti National Football team. Each of the players were judged on the basis of their foot-balling capability and talent, physical fitness, discipline, their communication skills amongst each other as players and their general conduct on and off the field. The training program focused on different technical areas, such as dribbling, short passing, turning and finishing. The programs were also designed to develop young players in other fields, such as tactical understanding, and mental, physical and social growth.

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Well accustomed to technical challenges, Zenith built the Rainbow Flyback model in 1997 based on technical specifications established for the French Air Force. The result was a rugged, high-performance timepiece capable of standing up to the most extreme conditions. The brand with the guiding star now draws inspiration from this high-precision instrument in presenting an eminently sporty version named El Primero Stratos Flyback Rainbow. When he decided to create the most reliable and accurate watches of his era, Georges FavreJacot brought all the watchmaking professions under one roof in 1865 in order to contribute to the advancement of production methods. The first watch Manufacture in history was born and thus forever sealed the destiny of Zenith, which would be focused on chronometric (precisiontiming) performance. Almost 150 years later, the brand remains true to its founder’s visionary spirit. It is the most titled brand ever in the field of chronometry, with no less than 2,333 prizes to its credit. Its creations have laid milestones in the history of contemporary watchmaking, with over 300 patents registered for an array of more than 600 movement variations developed and produced within the Manufacture.

Fanhansa Siegerflieger goes into extra time

Lufthansa one of the most successful brands at the football World Cup

Nissan Names Roland Buerk Senior Director in charge of Communications for the Africa, Middle East and India region

Nissan has announced the appointment of Roland Buerk as Senior Director in charge of Communications for the Africa, Middle East and India region, effective immediately. Buerk, currently General Manager, Global Corporate Communications, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., will report to Takashi Hata Senior Vice President and Chairman for the Africa, Middle East and India region, and Jeff Kuhlman, Vice President Global Communications. As Nissan continues to experience rapid growth in the Africa, Middle East and India region, Buerk will lead communications efforts for the company based in Dubai. "We are happy to welcome Roland Buerk to the new position of Senior Director in charge of Communications for the Africa, Middle East and India region. For Nissan, the region is our strategic growth driver and I am confident his communications leadership will help us tell our story toward brand enhancement and business expansion,” said Hata. Buerk joined Nissan in 2012 after a career as a BBC foreign correspondent which included five years in South Asia. He holds a degree in Political Science from the University of Birmingham in the UK.

The high point after the victory in the final at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracanã Stadium last month came 36 hours later, when the Siegerflieger – a Boeing 747-8 – flew over the German capital’s fan park 700 metres above the ground, with 500,000 fans cheering on. Alongside the Fanhansa lettering, the jumbo jet, which is named after the state capital Potsdam, will also express the thanks of Lufthansa and of all fans to the German team for the brilliant performance in Brazil. ‘Our Siegerflieger made such an incredible splash. We’re still getting mails, tweets and Facebook messages every day, so we’ve decided that the Siegerflieger will continue flying until the 2016 European Football Championship and serve as motivation for Jogi’s boys for the next title’, said Alexander Schlaubitz, Head of Marketing Deutsche Lufthansa AG. The “Yankee India” (derived from the D-ABYI registration) was privy to a special honour immediately after the final in Rio de Janeiro. Additional gold letters were added to the already unusual “Fanhansa” livery: Siegerflieger, or “winners’ plane” in English. On Twitter, the #siegerflieger hashtag became one of the most used terms on the internet. More than 16,000 re-tweets set a new record for Lufthansa’s congratulations on the World Cup title. With over 38 million social media contacts, there have never been a greater number of fans following the Fanhansa campaign launched back in May. More than 100 million people were also reached via television and print media. With Fanhansa, Lufthansa has flown not just the German national team to Brazil, as partner of the German Football Association, but also tens of thousands of football fans, media representatives and officials. For the first time since flight operations began nearly 60 years ago, part of the fleet has changed the name on the aircraft fuselage. To mark the football World Cup, a total of eight aircraft had their traditional Lufthansa livery replaced with the Fanhansa logo. The Fanhansa label will be removed from the remaining seven aircraft over the coming weeks.

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1. 87 + 56 = ? 2. How many sides does a nonagon have? 3. True or false? -2 is an integer. 4. What is a third of thirty-six? 5. 7 x 9 = ? 6. True or false? In an isosceles triangle all sides are unequal. 7. In statistics, the middle value of an ordered set of values is called what? 8. What does 3 squared equal? 9. True or false? -4 is a natural number. 10. How many days are there altogether in March, April and May?

equal), 7. THE MEDIAN, 8. 9, 9. FALSE, 10. 92

ANSWERS: 1.143, 2. 9, 3. TRUE, 4. 12, 5. 63, 6. FALSE (2 sides are

FUN RIDDLES

JUMBLED WORDS 1. ACR 2. TLBAE 3. KOCCL 4. HCWSIT 5. GAB 6. LEBL 7. NGOS 8. USEOH 9. WRFLOE 1 0 . W DWO I N 11. ONHEP 12. IRDB

= = = = = = = = = = = =

ANSWERS: 1.CAR, 2.TABLE, 3.CLOCK, 4.SWITCH, 5.BAG, 6.BELL, 7.SONG, 8.HOUSE, 9.FLOWER, 10.WINDOW, 11.PHONE, 12.BIRD

MATHS QUIZ

FUN FACTS ABOUT MARS • Mars is a two-faced planet. • Mars is a terrestrial planet, just like Earth, Venus, and Mercury. • Snow in Mars can vaporize before it reaches the ground. • Mars looks reddish because its atmosphere carries rustic dusts. • The planet is marked with numerous impact craters. • Mars’ pressure is so low it can cause your blood to bubble.

1. What has a face and two hands but no arms or legs? 2. What five-letter word becomes shorter when you add two letters to it? 3. What word begins and ends with an ‘e’ but only has one letter? 4. What has a neck but no head? 5. Which month has 28 days? 6. I am very easy to get into, but it is hard to get out of me. What am I? 7. Imagine you are swimming in the ocean and a bunch of hungry sharks surround you. How do you get out alive? 8. What is bigger than you, but does not weigh anything?

• There is water in Mars. • Data show that Mars may have had rivers and oceans in the distant past. • If you think a trekking tour on the stretch of Grand Canyon isn’t challenging enough, try Mars’ Valles Marineris! • Mars has a very thin atmosphere. • It never rains on Mars. • It snows carbon dioxide there!

course!, 6.Trouble, 7.Stop imagining, 8.Your shadow

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• Mars has the largest dust storms in the solar system.

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AUGUST HOROSCOPES In any given month the Moon will be the main player, and deep into the long, hot summer comes the innovative and sometimes groundbreaking Full Moon in Aquarius on August 10. You could be burning with enthusiasm for an original idea but didn't want to make waves earlier. There's no holding you back now - your creative side is daring you to do what you know is best. The focus this month is on presenting your creative side and not leaning on talents you already have. The New Moon in conscientious Virgo on August 25 is excellent for introducing new ideas and passions into your work - and they won't hurt your personal life either!

ARIES (March 21 - April 19)

Superhuman energy is yours on August 3. Pace yourself, have a goal, and don't flame out. The August 10 Full Moon brings you into the public spotlight, and your actions will reflect straight back into your home situation. Be your most sincere, honest, and appealing. It's no time for bluster or false confidence. Be good to yourself in a lot of small ways on the New Moon of August 25. Sneak a peek under your own radar for something you'd really like to do, have, or change, and go for it. August 31 ends the month as hot and hyper as it started.

LEO (July 23 - August 22)

A cool, calm, buttoned-down love prospect might try to catch your eye at this Full Moon. You're the bright, flashy one, so shine your light where it pleases you most. Don't be cruel, though. The weekend of August 23 and August 24 looks pleasant and lucky, although anger or impatience might intrude Saturday night. Let it pass. The New Moon on August 25 shines on finances, possessions, and all things material in your life. Make small changes in budget or spending habits, catch any small error, address any small snag, and skip any big snags later. Find that misplaced or lost little treasure, too.

TAURUS

VIRGO

(April 20 - May 20)

(March 21 - April 19)

You can have some big, bold ideas at the August 10 Full Moon, and this can put you in touch with a lot of bright, bold, generous people. Be charming and modest and network away. The weekend of August 16 and August 17 is yours to enjoy, but it might come with stress or a social flare-up. Keep tempers cool and the refreshments cooler. The greatest pleasure and most fun could come from the smallest things at the August 25 New Moon. You know how to be creative and classy - and how to turn small touches into sexy little tickles of fancy.

If you've toyed with joining a sports club, gym, or dance group, this Full Moon on August 10 might send you off in that direction. Be healthy, happy, and surrounded by like-minded new friends. Saturday, August 23, is a golden day, but it might not be obvious at first. A personal, quietly concealed gift or blessing is waiting to find you. The New Moon on August 25 is all for you, so don't waste a single moment. Are you on the path and moving in the direction you want? Do you look and feel the way you want the world to see you? Make course corrections now.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21)

You may want to respond in a big way to some desire or request at the Full Moon on August 10, but really, it's your call. It might be wiser to limit your response or keep those urges more low-key and see if they're genuine or just a whim. On Monday, August 18, feel luckier and happier than ever before. Career and public image are highlighted for you on the New Moon of August 25. Even if a career move isn't in the works, it's still a lucky time to consider options and possibilities and see what's out in the world for you.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19)

August 8 and August 9 could be highly productive days, especially Friday, when ideas flash and thoughts click into solid plans. This Full Moon on August 10 might impact your finances or material possessions in a good way. Make sure any new income has no hidden strings attached. Nor do you have to accept everything offered to you. The New Moon on August 25 might touch a chord deep inside you and inspire idealistic, grand desires to make the world better. You know how to scale back and be realistic, though. Enjoy the inspiration anyway, and share if you can.

GEMINI

LIBRA

AQUARIUS

(May 21 - June 20)

(September 23 - October 22)

(January 20 - February 18)

Your own agenda might be less appealing than someone else's at the Full Moon on August 10. You can really make someone's day without trashing your own if you just maintain a balanced view of things. August 18 and August 19 could be busy days, just the way you like them. On August 18 you might see through a fantasy and spare yourself a future disappointment. The New Moon on August 25 takes the focus back to home, security, and tying up a few loose ends that don't need to dangle any longer. It doesn't have to be big to be satisfying.

August 10 has a Full Moon full of people, good times, and crazy new ideas for fun, mostly thought up by you. You don't need to get carried away to amuse and tickle the fancy of a lot of friends. Monday, August 18, is especially lucky for you, bringing a burst of good fortune or a cosmic random act of kindness. Enjoy some quality time and share deep thoughts at the New Moon on August 25. You may not be taking as good care of yourself as you believed or intended. Step back, listen to the inner you, emotionally heal, and thrive.

You own this August 10 Full Moon. People look to you to lead the way, make choices, and speak up first. You don't have to oblige them all unless you want to. Smile a lot and encourage them to participate more. The New Moon on August 25 offers you a chance to do a number of small favors for people who normally have trouble asking. Be tactful, don't overdo anything, and be appreciated. From now till the end of the month people may be stressed, but you should feel solidly grounded. Don't soak up their angst, but share your calm, especially on August 31.

CANCER

SCORPIO

PISCES

(June 21 - July 22)

(October 23 - November 21)

(March 21 - April 19)

Enjoy a perky, cool-tempered Full Moon and bask in the pleasure of everyone being able to get along, and get along with you. Teamwork like this isn't the norm. Thursday August 21 could have a few crazed moments, but you have people on your side and friends to relax with afterward. No problem - these things happen. The New Moon on August 25 could bring casual friends to your door. They might not be long-time absent or distant friends, but people who cross your mind more often than they cross your path. Renew contacts and get caught up on the current gossip.

August 3 and August 4 are power days for you this month. Tackle some problem or challenge with great energy on Sunday. On August 4 slow down, take a longer view, and gain wisdom. The Full Moon on August 10 hits you close to home and finds you with the energy to do what matters most. Some of it might surprise you or others. Be open-minded. Groups of friends and social contacts come to the fore with the August 25 New Moon. Socialize, talk, listen, think, and share what's in your head and heart. Everyone deserves a community and social support.

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You may crave quiet and solitude at the Full Moon on August 10, but friends and simple daily life may not let it happen. Stay cool, be good to yourself on the inside, and do what's needed on the outside. On Monday, August 18, your cup of good luck and happiness fills to the brim. Enjoy and share. You could find yourself run over by admirers and new romantic wannabes at the New Moon of August 25. Lap up the attention and graciously be amazed by the number of people who want to fall at your feet. Besides, there might be a keeper in the crowd. August, 2014

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HOMEWORK FOR GROWN UPS EVERYTHING YOU LEARNED AT SCHOOL... BUT CAN YOU REMEMBER? Football Quiz 1. Traditionally when in colour/color, the Samsung logo is: Yellow; Blue; Green; or Red? 2. What is an eighth when expressed as a percentage? 3. The French medieval term 'jongleur' refers to the trade of: Entertainer; Innkeeper; Horse-rider; or Candle-maker? 4. TS Eliot's "Old Possum's Book of Practical (What?)" is the basis of the famous

Test Your Vocabulary This masterful performance is then interrupted by a croupier offering him his winnings.

1. a contestant that you are matched against 2. someone concerned with the interests and welfare of people 3. a person who owns a business 4. someone who collects and pays bets at a gaming table

musical show: Hair; Rocky Horror; Cats; or West Side Stories?

6. According to the iconic poetic US 2nd World War poster, "Loose Lips might (Do What?)"? 7. A loggia is a room or gallery characterized by the absence of: External wall;

ANSWER: A croupier is in charge of a gambling table. The croupier accepts bets and hands out money to winners. Be kind to your croupier.

People; Wise Owls; Digital Eagles; or Clever Dicks?

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find examples of this French word in casinos: a croupier runs a gaming table. If you want to play blackjack or another game of chance, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have to deal with the croupier, who accepts bets, pays off successful bets, collects on losing bets, and looks out for anyone cheating. The croupier is like the boss of the table, keeping things running smoothly. While the dealer is more concerned with the game, the croupier is concerned with the money.

5. What did Barclays Bank call its 7,000 IT help staff/initiative, launched 2013: It

Windows; Roof; or Floor? 8. Which one of these cartoon characters was not voiced by Don Messick: ScoobyDoo, Muttley, Baloo, Papa Surf? 9. What parts of the human body are surrounded by protective skin called the eponychium and paronychium? 10. What Latin ballroom dance alludes to bullfighting and means 'double step'?

Knockout Matches Logical Problem Let us say that a table tennis tournament was going on with knock out terms which means the one who loses the match is out of the tournament. 100 players took part in that tournament. How many matches were played?

11.'Pinyin', the original and common other Chinese/Japanese name for the tile game Mahjong means: Pigeon; Penguin; Wigeon; or Sparrow? 12. The 'Bundesadler' is Germany's: Emblem; Parliament; Soccer premier league; or Santa Claus? 13. Mollify means reduce: Anger; Masculinity; Density; or Clarity?

ANSWER: 99 matches.

cannot be: Less than 5cms; More than 5cms; 5cms; or Curved?

The number of matches will always sum up to one less than the number of players in a knock out tournament. You may calculate it in any manner. Thus 99 matches were played.

14. If two sides of an isosceles triangle each measure 5cms then the other side 15. The popular mid-2010s children's fad My Friend Cayla is a: Girl band; Talking Doll; Picture-book; or Cartoon soap opera? 16. The Battle of Alamo featured in which war? 17. Technically 'flash point' refers to the triggering of what aspect of a volatile substance: Ignition; Vaporization; Explosion; or Boiling? 18. Sitka wood, named after the Alaskan town, is a type of: Oak; Yew; Spruce; or Mahogany? 19. Loam soil is mostly: Sand and Chalk; Sand and Silt; Clay and Peat; or Clay and

JUMBLED WORDS A N A G I D U P O N R O P T I M

Chalk? (What?) bar'? ANSWERS: 1.Blue, 2.12.5%, 3.Entertainer (specifically a wandering minstrel/jester), 4.Cats, 5.Digital Eagles, 6.Sink Ships, 7.External wall (usually one or two, with access to a garden - loggia is Italian, meaning lodge), 8.Baloo (voiced by Phil Harris in Disney's The Jungle Book), 9.Nails (fingernails and toenails), 10.Paso Doble (or Pasodoble, 'passodoblay'), 11.Sparrow (as does Mahjong itself, although why is unknown), 12.Emblem (the national eagle 'coat of arms' - Bundesadler means 'federal eagle'), 13.Anger (of people or situations), 14.5cms (an isosceles triangle has two sides the same, the third side being different), 15.Talking Doll, 16.The Texas Revolution (or the Texas War of Independence, 1835-6, and less accurately but acceptable in lenient quizzes, the American-Mexican war/conflicts 1830s-40s), 17.Vaporization (technically 'flash point' refers to the lowest temperature at which a volatile substance vaporizes to be flammable, given some form of ignition such as a spark or flame), 18.Spruce, 19.Sand and Silt (silt is quartz and feldspar in fine granular form, often a sediment in lakes, rivers, etc., and a soil derived from ancient water beds), 20.Hershey (or Hershey's bar)

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20.'The Great American Chocolate Bar' is eponymously better known as 'the