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MAY 2012, VOLUME 3, ISSUE 29

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18. What goes well with blue?

46. 2013 AGERA R 32. Makeup how to: pink & punk at Chanel Cruise 2013 43. May Book Releases 45. U.S. TOP 40 40. Hollywood Movie Releases 52.

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Spring Layering Ideas ASIA Fashion Exchange Diane Kruger at Jaeger-LeCoultre Launch of the Cartier Tank Watch Reebok Fashion LF Markey Spring / Summer 2012 Fabergé Celebrates The Opening Of Its New York Proenza Schouler-A/W'12 Accessories Look Book

34. More dog owners doesn’t necessarily mean happier dogs

29. Necks and Backs 30. Lighten Up Kuwaits

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64. PressPages 66. Homework for Grown Ups 68. Horoscopes & Famous Birthdays

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How charities can use social media The Right Time to Change Job 7 steps to better sleep Mad Woman in a Beauty Salon The Miracle of Green Tea Spring Layering Ideas

24. Sierra Hul 36. Nic Kaur 48. Latest Gadgets

From The Editor Editor-in-Chief | Dhari Al-Muhareb

Dear Readers...

General Manager | Jameel Arif Content Supervisor | Claudia Farias Sales Manager | Muhammed Altaf

Let's begin this month by wishing a Happy Mother's Day to all mothers.

It has been a busy summer here in the CityPages office. We have tried to modify our design and content to make it more interesting and appealing to you - our readers. We hope you will like it as much as we enjoyed making it.

This issue is again a stuffed issue! We have put together some really interesting articles, interviews and latest fashion trends from around the world, which I am sure you will love to read.

In this issue, we speak to Sierra Hul, an Extraordinarily talented girl!, an aspiring young singer. We also have an exclusive interview weith Nic Kaur, another talented singer, actor.

Our regular contributors have shared some excellent articles which are a sure read.

Business Development | Mais Ghandoor Creative Department Head | Tanya Burns Photography | Natalia Citcai

Sarah Al-Sayegh Shahbaz Hussain

CONTRIBUTORS Ayeshah Al-Humaidhi Christina Pinto Dalal Al-Janaie Dr. Martin Schiele Dr. Nazia Nausheen

I really hope you like all of it. Plus, omg, SCHOOL IS ALMOST OVER! Which means you will be able to spend more time with your children and planning your next summer vacation. On that note, our next issue will be a Summer Holidays Special and we will bring some interesting escapes for you to enjoy with your family.

Farah Al-Humaidhi

I am also excited that our distribution points are regularly growing, which means you can now find a copy of your favourite magazine at more locations throughout Kuwait.

Lana Al-Resheed

Hind Al-Nahedh John MacArthur John Miller Naseera Hoorzook Paul Stephen

As always, I hope readers take away some useful perspectives and guidance from this issue’s contents.

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HIND AL-NAHEDH Social Media Geek

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How charities can use social media for digital campaigning Nowadays Charities need to think about their digital offering in a different way to help engagement with campaigns effectively, my favorite online charity websites are www.care2.com & www.social water.com Social media thrives on conversations. It isn't meant for broadcast but for engagement, and that should play to the strengths of voluntary sector campaigns. However, digital campaigning is still regarded as replicating campaign messages and relationships from the physical world in the digital landscape. Basically, trying to reach out to the same people, saying the same things online. And that is where many organisations should tread carefully.

Here are four ways to think about your digital offering in a different way:

1. Present the campaign message from an outsider's perspective We only need to hold a mirror up to our own digital identities to realise that people don't exist online in the same way as they do in the physical world. We are comfortable with interactions in the physical world, but there aren't any established norms for behaviour on social media. We tend to furnish our digital identities with a string of personal and professional interests that also define the scope of our conversations online.

Consider a typical Twitter profile that features an abstract list of interests: works for a charity, passionate about the environment, enjoys rollerblading, footie fan and keen baker of exotic breads.

For a campaign message to be effective and become part of the mainstream, it needs to be adapted around such expressions of interests. That way campaigns become catalysts for conversations in the digital space that produce meaningful outcomes in the physical world. That might mean using more accessible, inclusive vocabulary to engage new audiences and create new stakeholders. For example, the Kony 2012 campaign tried to achieve an outsider's perspective by playing on the obsession with celebrity. However, the campaign lacked context and the values associated with the message weren't highlighted clearly enough.

2. A thought experiment – war is bad, jam is aspirational Consider the example of a charity that wants to run a campaign to generate income to support war veterans in a region by selling locally produced jam. The message can be defined by two very different sets of contexts and values – to evoke empathy by highlighting the plight of veterans and the nature of war, or to promote localism through the consumption of regional produce.

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The latter relates to additional areas of interest, such as sustainability and the environment, which can be tied together with an open-ended message – jam makes good things happen. By making jam aspirational, you have access to a new demographic on social networking sites with very particular interests.

It is possible that this audience might be disengaged or not interested in war veterans. However, you can create chance encounters with the campaign through keyword searches by using the distinct vocabulary used by this community.

You don't have to sacrifice or ignore different demographics by refining campaign messages in this way.

Social media has the capacity to allow multiple, discrete narratives to run at the same time across different networks or within the same website. It is also possible simply to define the context and let the audience create the message. The 2010 Greenpeace campaign to highlight the dangers of offshore drilling – which encouraged people to remix and share their version

of the BP logo – is a good example of this approach.

3. Expose the fabric of your campaign, decentralise social networking Expressing the message in different ways to create conversation is the first step in digital campaigning and should sustain long-term interest. There are a couple of ways to approach this. The first is to run a campaign on different websites, such as a blog, a video channel on YouTube and a Facebook page etc. Creating multiple points of contact creates more opportunities for people to encounter the message. The second is to create a single textured voice on one website, such as a Twitter feed. This could help a resource-stretched organisation use the medium effectively.

Authenticity is key in both instances and can be achieved when social networking is decentralised. Do not let a single department within a large organisation or one person run the campaign. Do not worry that conversations shaped by interaction with different points of views will come across as contrived.

4. Effective blueprints for sustainable operation In this period of intense funding cuts, the voluntary sector is increasingly exploring the potential of social media to contribute to its sustainable operation through digital campaigns. It is a shift in the right direction; it is also largely being driven by anxieties and the need for quick fixes. Create a blueprint for digital engagement, focus on developing an intuitive and organic relationship with social media. It is only when organisations plan effectively, filling the gaps in knowledge that we can avoid the barriers to using digital tools constructively.

I hope you found my topic this month helpful, I believe now a days your voice can be heard by others who believe the same & growing, stay tuned for more interesting social media articles.

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LANA AL-RESHEED Director of Marketing & PR The Convention Center & Royal Suites Hotel

Connect with Lana: lana@theconventioncenter.com.kw Lana Alresheed @LanaAlresheed

The Right Time to Change Job With today cruel and demanding economy, all we need to think is ourselves. There is no more job loyalty needed in order to survive. And if it means to change job, so will it be.

But there are many people seem reluctant to change their job. There is a lot of reason behind. Some feel comfortable in their current work environment. Some are afraid what other job might be, is it better or worst. And some just don’t have anywhere else to go.

So when do we know when it is the right time to change our job?

When The Company We Working For Is Not Stable Financially

When There Is Better Offer Elsewhere

This is when by hook or by crook we need to find ourselves a new job. Yeah, some people said we need to wait until we get retrench so we will get those retrenchment benefits. It is true we will get those benefits if we get laid off while if we resign we won’t get anything. But look at other side. The jobs offered in the market won’t wait for us. There are a lot of people looking for jobs everyday and it will get even more when a lot of people get laid off from their job.

So it is important to be the first one to get the job offered in the market. From my experience, there are a lot of people find it is difficult to find a job after being retrench thus resulting the exhausted their retrenchment money.

job. If there is really a better offer elsewhere with better pay and less stress and working hour, don’t think twice.

When The Company Don’t Have Anything To Offer You Anymore It is dead end. No promotion, no progression, and worst little increment. There is just nothing to work for and keep motivated. It is time to quit and seeks new and better jobs.

When The Work Environment Is Not Suitable There can be a lot of type of not suitable work environment. Socializing, health, harassment, discrimination and many more. Only our own self know when it is not as suitable as it used to be. By that time we wish we don’t have to work. We just not as eager as we used to be when go for work. It’s just not fun and enjoyable anymore. It is time to go for sure. Why work in an environment that we don’t want to be.

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Among all the reason, this is the most ideal and the best option we would like to have when we want to change a Just grab it. It is yours to take but it is also yours to lose. Good job doesn’t come every day. Once it comes make your mind quickly and accept it immediately.

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7 steps to better sleep You're not doomed to toss and turn every night. Consider simple tips for better sleep, from setting a sleep schedule to including physical activity in your daily routine.

Feeling crabby lately? Or simply worn out? Perhaps the solution is better sleep.

Think about all the factors that can interfere with a good night's sleep — from pressure at work and family responsibilities to unexpected challenges, such as layoffs, relationship issues or illnesses. It's no wonder that quality sleep is sometimes elusive.

Although you might not be able to control all of the factors that interfere with your sleep, you can adopt habits that encourage better sleep. Start with these simple sleep tips.

No. 1: Stick to a sleep schedule Go to bed and get up at the same time every day, even on weekends, holidays and days off. Being consistent reinforces your body's sleep-wake cycle and helps promote better sleep at night. There's a caveat, though. If you don't fall asleep within about 15 minutes, get up and do something relaxing. Go back to bed when you're tired. If you agonize over falling asleep, you might find it even tougher to nod off.

No. 2: Pay attention to what you eat and drink Don't go to bed either hungry or stuffed. Your discomfort might keep you up. Also limit how much you drink before bed, to prevent disruptive middle-of-thenight trips to the toilet.

Nicotine and caffeine deserve caution, too. The stimulating effects of nicotine and caffeine which take hours to wear off can wreak havoc with quality sleep.

No. 3: Create a bedtime ritual Do the same things each night to tell your body it's

time to wind down. This might include taking a warm bath or shower, reading a book, or listening to soothing music preferably with the lights dimmed. Relaxing activities can promote better sleep by easing the transition between wakefulness and drowsiness.

Be wary of using the TV or other electronic devices as part of your bedtime ritual. Some research suggests that screen time or other media use before bedtime interferes with sleep.

No. 4: Get comfortable Create a room that's ideal for sleeping. Often, this means cool, dark and quiet. Consider using roomdarkening shades, earplugs, a fan or other devices to create an environment that suits your needs.

Your mattress and pillow can contribute to better sleep, too. Since the features of good bedding are subjective, choose what feels most comfortable to you. If you share your bed, make sure there's enough room for two. If you have children or pets, set limits on how often they sleep with you or insist on separate sleeping quarters.

No. 5: Limit daytime naps Long daytime naps can interfere with nighttime sleep especially if you're struggling with insomnia or poor sleep quality at night. If you choose to nap during the day, limit yourself to about 10 to 30 minutes and make it during the mid-afternoon.

If you work nights, you'll need to make an exception to the rules about daytime sleeping. In this case, keep your window coverings closed so that sunlight which adjusts your internal clock doesn't interrupt your daytime sleep.

No. 6: Include physical activity in your daily routine Regular physical activity can promote better sleep, helping you to fall asleep faster and to enjoy deeper sleep. Timing is important, though. If you exercise too close to bedtime, you might be too energized to fall asleep. If this seems to be an issue for you, exercise earlier in the day.

No. 7: Manage stress When you have too much to do and too much to think about your sleep is likely to suffer. To help restore peace to your life, consider healthy ways to manage stress. Start with the basics, such as getting organized, setting priorities and delegating tasks. Give yourself permission to take a break when you need one. Share a good laugh with an old friend. Before bed, jot down what's on your mind and then set it aside for tomorrow.

Know when to contact your doctor Nearly everyone has an occasional sleepless night, but if you often have trouble sleeping, contact your doctor. Identifying and treating any underlying causes can help you get the better sleep you deserve.

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15 May 2012

Mad Woman in a Beauty Salon

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love being a woman, I truly do. And it is for that reason I decided one day that I should pamper myself the way ladies pamper themselves in Kuwait – with a self indulgent day in a ladies salon. Not in some small corner salon in an apartment house in the middle of busy Salmiya where you will be stuck in a traffic for hours before and after your precious “give my mind, body and soul a treat-day” and from where you will attempt safely to maneuver your way back oto a highway, feeling already tired and irritated among hundred other tired and irritated women who try to look beautiful and calm under their hijabs, with one hand elegantly on the steering wheel and with the other one skillfully typing a text message in the iphone while working themselves through the endless maze of cars, beeping horns and exhaust fumes.

No, this time I will go into a special beauty salon, you know, the very expensive one, and treat myself like a queen. As I saunter into the salon and I am guided to the ladies section where I am struck with a tsunami of saccharin sweet chit chat of women from different backgrounds and cultures mixed with a buzz of noisy hair dryers. As I am seated I notice a lady to my right, who’s head is covered with pieces of foil – she must have been planted there by some space ship.

As I gaze to my left I discover a body sitting in a chair and a silver device behind her that looks like a huge floor lamp only instead of a bulb the woman’s head is stuck in it. I suspect that I am going to go through the same phases of the beautification process very soon: my stylist, a strong woman with generous make-up and a firm look, asks me some questions about my wishes while critically checking my hair, pulling chunks of it now and then as if to make sure that they are really connected to my head, shakes her head after the exami-

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nation as if saying that I am an hopeless case and starts with her work. Half an hour later I am the third in the row having perfectly stuffed silver foil like a silver crown on my head. I feel good.

Another sweet lady from the salon wants to manicure my nails while I am waiting to get over with coloring process, isn’t that great? I feel even better.

The next step on my way to a perfectly groomed woman is to wash the dye out of my hair – I am almost done!! Not really, as it comes out. I need a full make-up for the night my stylist says, she volunteers – even if hesitantly – to handle that difficult task herself. This time she actually doesn’t ask about my opinion and I am relieved that I don’t have to say anything smart about make-up which starts and already ends for me by using a lip stick and dried out mascara.

After spreading colors from different small and smaller boxes and tubes on my face my hair has to get dried. This is a process that demands a lot of strength and physical engagement from the side of my stylist and I painfully experience that instantly – my hair is brushed, pulled, and separated in smaller chunks, brushed and pulled again, in different and then opposite directions, while hot air from a hair dryer burns various parts of my skull depending on where it is pointed. I sit patiently and pray to have some hair left before the end of the day. Finally, the hair dryer shuts down and I am told that I am done. The mirror to my front reflects a head double the size it used to be with an unknown face covered in a heavy make-up – I look like a wolf. And I love it. I leave the salon with bigger head and lighter purse – I had a perfect day in Kuwait.

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FARAH AL-HUMAIDHI

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Interior Designer

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What goes well with blue?

The frequently asked question, I get as an interior designer… “What are the colors that relate to one another?”

People tend to make their life easier by using the same color hues throughout the room. Beige walls, brown sofa, dark beige pillows, dark wood… I think you get where I am leading to... as you begin planning your own space color scheme, take some time to answer these question.

YELLOW YELLOW GREEN

YELLOW ORANGE ORANGE

GREEN

BLUE GREEN

RED ORANGE

BLUE

RED

BLUE VIOLET

RED VIOLET VIOLET

What colors do you enjoy the most? What is the function of the room you are planning to decorate, a space for relaxation & recreation or to entertain and socially interact with. As some colors are more suited to particular usage than others.

Secondly, you need to consider the amount of light in the space you are about to decorate along with the type of light to be employed. As colors take different dimension based on the light it reflects. Let us say, the sunlight coming into a room having a window facing south, the wall will have a warmer glow than a room with a window facing north which will cast a bluer effect on its walls.

Now back to the colors, a very simple tool one can apply if you don’t have an eye for putting colors together is the color wheel. You have to know that colors are divided into three groups, warm, cool and neutral. Warm colors are colors that symbolizes heat and are depicted by the sun and fire such as yellow, reds, oranges and any variations of these. Such colors jump out at you, they are active, vibrant and alive. They cheer up people and promote conviviality & best used 18 www.citypageskuwait.com

in public spaces.

Cool colors on the other hand are depicted from trees, oceans and sky.. so basicly they are greens, blues and purples. Such colors provide a sense of peace as they stay in the background. Cool colors are hence best suited for bed rooms and spaces where you want to arouse a sense of comfort and relaxation. Finally, neutral colors are browns, beiges, grays, black and whites. Since these colors represent the color of the earth they are neutral and work well with all other colors and should always be used as background to give attention to other colors and provide a balance to the space.

Along with warm, cool and neutral colors we also come across complementary, analogous and monochromatic colors. These terms will enable you to understand how to put the colors together without needing to be an expert…

Analogous colors are those colors that are located side by side on the color wheel. These colors always work well together and will never clash because they have a common color. For example color red with

purple.

Complementary colors are those that are placed opposite to each other on the color wheel such as blue and orange. These colors will accent each other and I personally prefer to use one as a major color and the other as an accessory.

Monochromatic Colors are those that belong to the same family but with different hues and varying tints.

The problem with this scheme is that it’s hard to make a particular item, the focal point. There being no contrast, eventually the room will appear unexciting and dull to some people. When I attempt to create this scheme in my design I always insert a pinch of color with the use of a complimentary color to the hues I’m using throughout my space, this can be done through accessorizing for example a hung art piece, some Chinese grass pots if I’m aiming to use green or huge pots with flowers. This usually does the trick without breaking the harmony of the monochromatic scheme.

With the help of the color wheel you can also insert patterns in to your design, there is nothing more prettier than playing around with the use of plain colors vs. prints and patterns.. Just make sure that the color of the print or the major colors of the print complement the scheme you are trying to achieve…

A tip… look around you, focus on the pictures of our beautiful earth and Mother Nature and you will find tons of inspirations for color combinations… use a natural scene you like as your conceptual color pallet and work your design from there!

Designer lovers, if you have any topic you want know more about contact me on any of my social media accounts and I will make sure to cover it in my coming articles!

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The Miracle of Green Tea Is any other food or drink reported to have as many health benefits as green tea? The Chinese have known about the medicinal benefits of green tea since ancient times, using it to treat everything from headaches to depression. In her bookGreen Tea: The Natural Secret for a Healthier Life, Nadine Taylor states that green tea has been used as a medicine in China for at least 4,000 years.

Today, scientific research in both Asia and the west is providing hard evidence for the health benefits long associated with drinking green tea. For example, in 1994 the Journal of the National Cancer Institute published the results of an epidemiological study indicating that drinking green tea reduced the risk of esophageal cancer in Chinese men and women by nearly sixty percent. University of Purdue researchers recently concluded that a compound in green tea inhibits the growth of cancer cells. There is also research indicating that drinking green tea lowers total cholesterol levels, as well as improving the ratio of good (HDL) cholesterol to bad (LDL) cholesterol.

To sum up, here are just a few medical conditions in which drinking green tea is reputed to be helpful: • cancer • rheumatoid arthritis • high cholesterol levels • cardiovascular disease • infection • impaired immune function What makes green tea so special?

The secret of green tea lies in the fact it is rich in catechin polyphenols, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). EGCG is a powerful anti-oxidant: besides inhibiting the growth of cancer cells, it kills cancer cells without harming healthy tissue. It has also been effective in lowering LDL cholesterol levels, and inhibiting the abnormal formation of blood clots. The latter takes

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on added importance when you consider that thrombosis (the formation of abnormal blood clots) is the leading cause of heart attacks and stroke.

Links are being made between the effects of drinking green tea and the "French Paradox." For years, researchers were puzzled by the fact that, despite consuming a diet rich in fat, the French have a lower incidence of heart disease than Americans. The answer was found to lie in red wine, which contains resveratrol, a polyphenol that limits the negative effects of smoking and a fatty diet. In a 1997 study, researchers from the University of Kansas determined that EGCG is twice as powerful as resveratrol, which may explain why the rate of heart disease among Japanese men is quite low, even though approximately seventy-five percent are smokers.

Why don't other Chinese teas have similar health-giving properties? Green, oolong, and black teas all come

from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. What sets green tea apart is the way it is processed. Green tea leaves are steamed, which prevents the EGCG compound from being oxidized. By contrast, black and oolong tea leaves are made from fermented leaves, which results in the EGCG being converted into other compounds that are not nearly as effective in preventing and fighting various diseases.

Other Benefits New evidence is emerging that green tea can even help dieters. In November, 1999, theAmerican Journal of Clinical Nutrition published the results of a study at the University of Geneva in Switzerland. Researchers found that men who were given a combination of caffeine and green tea extract burned more calories than those given only caffeine or a placebo.

Green tea can even help prevent tooth decay! Just as its bacteria-destroying abilities can help prevent food poisoning, it can also kill the bacteria that causes dental plaque. Meanwhile, skin preparations containing green tea - from deodorants to creams - are starting to appear on the market.

Harmful Effects?

To date, the only negative side effect reported from drinking green tea is insomnia due to the fact that it contains caffeine. However, green tea contains less caffeine than coffee: there are approximately thirty to sixty mg. of caffeine in six - eight ounces of tea, compared to over one-hundred mg. in eight ounces of coffee.

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The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes of mind.

---William James

The Spring of Personal Transformation Dear readers, I am so pleased to connect with you once again. With the month of May comes spring and the season of renewal. Many people use this season for a wardrobe change, a change in the design of their homes or offices, and the like. These changes, although positive, only affect the outer shells of our beings and rarely scratch the inner surface of transformation. The true change to our lives is change that comes from within.

The journey of transformation starts with the first step of acknowledging that you want change. No change can really occur without your want to become a better person. So, ask yourself, “What aspect of my life do I want to perfect this season to become a more successful and happier person?” Take a moment to think and assess all aspects of your life: your relationships, your work, your business, etc… Although you may be content with the current situation, there is always room to grow. So, what direction would you like to start with?

When dealing with change and life, there are two types of people: the victims and the victors. Victims blame everyone and everything under the sun for the results of their current status. Victors, take responsibility for their current status, good and bad. They are people who have embraced personal accountability and no

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longer blame traffic, their parents, their husbands/ wives, in-laws, partners, friends, the dog, etc… for how great or not so great their life is. They are the people who reach out for better and more successful lives, one little step at a time. The “victor” ideology may seem a bit extreme for some of you who prefer to stay in the gray area of “victim” which is comfortable and has been for many years. It’s nice to say, I would have been a millionaire or happily married had it not been for this person or that incident, etc…

Sadly, victims are those who have chosen, consciously or subconsciously, to remain in their current situation and have grown accustomed and comfortable to the way things are, bad and good.

So, if you are looking for change, ask yourself, “Am I acting like a victim or will I be accountable to myself and change my life to the better?” So, do you want a better life? If the answer is YES! You have come to the right place. This moment marks the beginning of self accountability and change in your lives.

The next step to change is acknowledging that you are personally accountable for your life. Personal accountability is the belief that you are responsible for the results of your life and you take responsibility for the current situation. This means that you can no longer blame others or circumstances for your current state. Personal accountability allows you to take the driver’s seat in your life. Your life is the way it is because YOU created it. The actions you took and continue to take have caused the results you see today. If you want the results to change, the causes must change. The good news is, because you are responsible for your life, YOU can change it. If you were to play the victim in life, then other people would be responsible for your success and happiness and there really isn’t any point in trying to change anything because, in the end, nothing is in your hands, right?

Thankfully, this is not your reality and you are convinced that you hold the steering wheel of life in your

hands, so change can begin.

Change and reinvention is magical. It allows hope to pump into our spirits by just thinking about it. Let’s go back to the question we asked in the beginning…

“What do I want in life?” If that is too broad, ask yourself, “What do I want to accomplish in the next 90 days in my personal/professional/business life?” This requires a little self reflection and thought especially if you have never asked this question. So, if you could accomplish anything, what would you like? Dream!

Wish! Be brave enough to want! Do you want to double your income? Do you want to repair your marital relationship? Do you want to find your passion? Do you want to become successful at work? The list goes on and on, but the choice is yours and not mine or up to anyone else. Don’t worry about what people will think, don’t worry about your current life, don’t worry about the “How”, just answer a simple question, “What do I want? What do I want to change?”

Once you have focused on the aspect of change in your life and embraced self accountability, the toughest part is over. The next steps include: a plan of action, following the plan, and holding yourself accountable. Change does not need to be severe, a little change may go a long way. Make sure to continue to remain focused. Find a friend or family member to keep you on course and ensure your success. If you don’t have anyone suitable to help you on your path, seek assistance from a coach, planning change and ensuring change occurs to create happier, more successful people is what we are great at!

Well dear readers, change is a wonderful aspect of life which keeps us young and vibrant. I urge you to embrace change and be brave enough to dream. Some changes are harder to achieve than others and these may be the ones that you truly need to embark upon.

If you have any questions, comments, or would just like to share your experiences, I would love to hear from you and invite you to connect with me.

I wish you the best of luck on your journey!

‫‪DALAL AL-JANAIE‬‬ ‫‪Mars Venus Coaching, Kuwait‬‬

‫ان أعظم اكتشاف حلياتي هو أن االنسان ميكن أن يغير حياته اذا ما استطاع أن يغير اجتاهاته العقلية‪.‬‬ ‫‪---‬وليام جيمس‬

‫موسم الربيع النفسي‬ ‫أعزائي ألقراء يسعدني أن التقي بكم مرة أخرى في هذا العدد املميز جمللة ستي بيجز‪ .‬لقد صادف أن يتشابه موضوع مقالتي اليوم‬ ‫مع فصل الربيع الذي يتميز بتحسن الطقس وجمال الطبيعة‪ .‬فالغالبية من الناس يتكيفون مع هذا الوقت من السنة بتغيير‬ ‫مالبسهم و بألوان متجددة‪ .‬كما أن هناك فئة كبيرة منهم تقوم بتجديد أثاثها و ديكورات منازلها و غيره من األمور‪ .‬هذه التغييرات‬ ‫جيدة حلياتنا و حتي األمل في نفوسنا‪ ،‬إال أنها أمور سطحيه خارجية و ال تضيف أي تغيير أو جتديد ألوضاعنا احلالية ومشاكلنا‬ ‫القائمة‪ .‬و لكن ما األمر الذي يجب علينا أن نعمل على تغييره أو جتديده في حياتنا لنصبح سعداء؟‬ ‫ان محاسبة النفس له دور كبير في حياتنا‪ .‬فهناك‬ ‫أشخاص يشعرون دائما بأنهم ضحايا للظروف‬ ‫و أجملتمع و هم يتميزون باالتكالية و يلقون باللوم‬ ‫على اآلخرين حول أوضاعهم احلالية‪ .‬و هناك‬ ‫أشخاص ميكننا أن نسميهم بالعصاميني أو‬ ‫باحلازمني في جميع أمور حباتهم فهم دائما‬ ‫يأخذون زمام األمور بأيديهم و يتحملون مسئولية‬ ‫نتائج أفعالهم سواء كانت جيدة أو سيئة بغض‬ ‫النظر عن الظروف احمليطة بهم‪.‬‬ ‫ان اخلطوة األولى للتجديد و التغيير في حياتنا‬ ‫تنبثق من الوعي الكامل بأن كل شخص مسئول‬ ‫عن جميع أمور حياته و ال يترك نفسه تذهب‬ ‫حيثما يوجهها اآلخرون أو حيثما يجرفها التيار‪.‬‬ ‫فمن األخطاء الشائعة في اجملتمع هو تعليق‬ ‫مشاكلنا و القاء اللوم و التهم على اآلخرين أو‬ ‫على أمور أخرى‪ .‬فال ميكننا مثال تبرير تأخرنا في‬ ‫الوصول باملوعد احملدد بسبب ازدحام ألشوارع‬ ‫وال ميكننا تبرير مشاكلنا االجتماعية مع األهل‬ ‫أو األزواج أو األصدقاء بسببهم أو بسبب أطراف‬ ‫أخرى‪ .‬قد يبدو هذا الرأي مبالغ فيه للذين استحبوا‬ ‫العيش في ظل دور ألضحايا حيث أن هذا الوضع‬ ‫أمر مريح و سهل بالنسبة لهم‪ ،‬و ال يأخذ منهم‬ ‫أي جهد أو تفكير فهم بحكم االدمان على عادة‬ ‫سيئة‪ .‬ان اتهام اآلخرين مبا حدث أو يحدث لهم‬ ‫من مشاكل في عيشتهم يعتبر وسيلة إلراحة‬ ‫ضمائرهم و ميدهم بالشعور بعدم التقصير بحق‬ ‫أنفسهم ‪ .‬فنجد هؤالء الذين يأخذون دورا لضحايا‬ ‫يتباكون و يتقولون عن أسباب فشلهم في الدنيا‬ ‫بأنه كان من املمكن أن نصبح من أصحاب أملاليني‬ ‫أو أن نكون سعداء في زواجنا و في عالقاتنا مع‬ ‫أآلخرين أو أن‪ ....‬لوال وجود ذلك الشخص أو لوال‬ ‫‪23‬‬ ‫‪May 2012‬‬

‫وجود تلك الظروف‪.‬‬ ‫املطلوب هنا هو وقفة صادقة مع أنفسنا لتنمية‬ ‫مفهوم محاسبة النفس و فائدته على حياتنا‪.‬‬ ‫فيجب االميان الكامل بأننا مسئولون عن مصائرنا‬ ‫و قراراتنا و تصرفاتنا و ردود أفعالنا و جميع أمورنا‬ ‫و أوضاعنا احلالية‪ .‬ان االعتراف بأخطائنا املاضية‬ ‫يساعدنا على فهم أوضاعنا أحلاضرة و يعيننا في‬ ‫عدم تكرار منط معني في أفكارنا و تصرفاننا مما‬ ‫يجنبنا الوقوع في نفس األخطاء بحباتنا‪.‬‬ ‫اخلطوة األولى لتبني مفهوم محاسبة النفس‬ ‫يحتاج الى الرغبة بالتغيير أو التجديد في‬ ‫احتياجاتنا الشخصية‪ .‬و هذا يستوجب منا أخذ‬ ‫دفة القيادة لشق طريق حياتنا بأنفسنا‪ ،‬والتحكم‬ ‫باختياراتنا‪ .‬فتصرفاتنا السلبية املاضية‪ ،‬و املبنية‬ ‫على التفكير باجتاه واحد و التي مازلنا نقوم بها‪،‬‬ ‫هي التي أوصلتنا للوضع احلالي الذي نحن فيه‬ ‫اآلن‪ .‬و لتغيير أوضاعنا يجب أن نغير من أنفسنا‬ ‫في ادخال مفهوم محاسبة النفس في فكرنا و‬ ‫في نظرتنا لتحليل األمور احمليطة بنا‪ .‬فكل انسان‬ ‫بإرادته أن يغير من حياته‪ ،‬و يستطيع أن يكون‬ ‫حازما في أموره و مسؤال عن قراراته وقتما يشاء‬ ‫و أينما يكون‪.‬‬ ‫أما اذا فضلنا االستمرار في أخذ دور الضحايا في‬ ‫حياتنا فسيكون مصير جناحنا و سعادتنا دائما‬ ‫بيد اآلخرين ولن يكون لدينا أي دافع للتغيير أو‬ ‫للتجديد من قبلنا‪ ،‬حيث أن أمورنا ال منلكها و ال‬ ‫نسيطر عليها فبالتالي ستستمر مشاكلنا التي‬ ‫حتد من سعادتنا الى أجل غير مسمى‪.‬‬ ‫يجب العلم بأن التجديد أو التغيير في احلياة له‬ ‫أثر قوي شبيه بالبلسم على النفس البشرية‪.‬‬

‫فالتفكير املطلق باحلاجة الى التغيير يبعث األمل‬ ‫و السعادة في الروح‪ .‬لذلك يجب معرفة ماذا نريد‬ ‫من هذه احلياة لتستقيم أمورنا و تستقر حياتنا؟ و‬ ‫بالتالي يجب أن نحدد ماذا نريد أن ننجزه كأولويات‬ ‫نحو حتقيق سعادتنا في فترة ‪ 90‬يوم؟ فعلينا‬ ‫وضع خطة للسير مبوجبها نحو حتقيق التغيير‪.‬‬ ‫وفي هذه املرحلة نحتاج الى االستعانة بشخص‬ ‫مناسب من األهل أو األصدقاء ليشرف على جديتنا‬ ‫في االلتزام بالسير على هذه اخلطة‪ .‬و في حالة‬ ‫عدم وجود ذلك الشخص استعينوا مبدربني للحياة‬ ‫متخصصني في هذا اجملال‪.‬‬ ‫لقد حان الوقت ألن نحلم في أمور نحبها و تشعرنا‬ ‫بالسعادة‪ ،‬فلنتشجع في تصور هذه األحالم و‬ ‫حتقيقها‪ .‬و لنسأل أنفسنا مثال‪ ،‬هل نريد مضاعفة‬ ‫مدخولنا؟ هل نريد اصالح عالقاتنا االجتماعية؟‬ ‫هل نرغب بالنجاح في عملنا؟ و هل نريد غيرها من‬ ‫أآلمال فرغبتنا بالتغيير ألوضاعنا احلاليه مرتبط‬ ‫بقدرتنا على محاسبة أنفسنا‪ ،‬و أيضا في جديتنا‬ ‫لقيادة امور حياتنا‪ .‬فال داعي للقلق أو اخلوف من‬ ‫مشاكلنا احلالية وأمورنا املستقبلية امنا املهم‬ ‫حاليا هو فقط معرفة ماذا نريد أن نغيره أو أن‬ ‫جندده بحياتنا لنشعر بأننا سعداء؟‬ ‫أرجو التواصل معي باملشاركة بآرائكم و‬ ‫مقترحاتكم و آمالكم و تساؤالتكم حول هذا‬ ‫املوضوع‪.‬‬ ‫أمتنى لكم النجاح!‬

Extraordinarily talented girl!

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Sierra Hull

may have made her mark at 16 with her debut album, but as she sings on the opening track Easy Come, Easy Go from "Daybreak," "I'm not a child anymore." Any talk of 'child prodigy' ought to cease with this assured sophomore effort, produced by Union Station's Barry Bales and Hull.

She isn't a flashy picker or vocalist, yet herself confident mastery of both shines throughout songs such as the traditional bluegrass of Don't Pick Me Up and the newgrass instrumental Bombshell. In fact, if one wasn't aware of her age while listening to these songs, it would have no real reason to come up either as criticism or compliment - the songs stand on their own, as do the performances. Comparisons can be made to many of the preceding female bluegrass and country artists who have blazed this path already, and Hull takes from each what she needs to form her own musical persona. Listen closely, and you'll hear the upbeat picking of Rhonda Vincent, the quiet emotions of Alison Krauss, the spiritual searching of Claire Lynch and the easily relatable songwriting of Dolly Parton.

Perhaps the one advantage of youth Hull has left is her willingness to tackle different sounds, not settling for a straight bluegrass sound or allowing herself to fall into a more polished, contemporary style. At 19, she is still able to hopscotch like a child through traditional, modern, swing, country and more, with the sure hand of Bales tying everything together.

Sierra Hull is a native of Byrdstown, Tenn. She became well known for her skill on guitar and mandolin at age 8 and performed on the Grand Ole Opry with Alison Krauss when she was 11. As a teenager, she joined the Great High Mountain tour with Krauss, Ralph Stanley and others. Hull released her debut album, Secrets, on Rounder Records in 2008. She co-produced the project with Ron Block of Alison Krauss & Union Station.

This month, we bring our readers an exclusive interview with the Extraordinarily talented girl – Sierra Hull.

25 May 2012

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You are quite young, when did you start singing?

I started singing probably as young as 4 years old, I

What special preparation did you go through before producing your first album?

started played mandolin when I was 8.

When going in the studio to work on a new album, of

wonderful people, and it definitely keeps me busy being

course, you have to make sure you have all of your

a student here!

Tell us about your family? Who else sings in your family?

I come from a fairly musical family. My mom used to sing a lot in church when I was a kid, and my dad would play guitar while my brother and I sang. My dad

and before going in the studio we arranged all the songs and decided what musicians would play on which tracks. It’s a very fun process!

also started learning to play mandolin, banjo and bass when I was a kid. My older brother, Cody is a great

Secrets (my first Rounder release) was an album I re-

singer and guitar player.

corded when I was 15, and was released at age 16. It was my first chance getting to really sing in the studio

Listening to my mom and dad as well as growing up in church and singing the hymns.

and I was able to work with some amazing musicians, many being my heroes. Prior to that, the only album I had recorded was one that I made when I was 10 years old called Angel Mountain. The album features only instrumental tunes.

Tell us about your educational background?

I graduated high school in 2009 in my hometown of Byrdstown, TN. I am now a student a Berklee College of Music and about to finish this summer.

Where all have your performed live and where else would you like to perform in the future?

I’ve performed most all over the U.S. and parts of Canada. I’ve only been overseas once so far – to Japan.

How would you describe your music?

I feel like my music is rooted in Bluegrass, but has a lot

Would love to travel more internationally in the future,

Who are your biggest inspirations?

I’ve been a huge fan of Alison Krauss & Union Station,

Who writes your music?

College of Music. I am fortunate to study with some

Do you have a message for your fans in Kuwait?

Thanks to all of you who listen to my music. I really hope we can come to Kuwait at some point in the future and meet you all!

What is that one thing that you miss being a popular singer?

I can’t say that I have any regrets with playing music, but being a touring artists means that you travel a lot.

I do miss my family and it’s easy to miss out on things when you are gone so much.

Tell us about your future plans and next album?

I will be graduating college in summer and moving from Boston back to Tennessee. I am already thinking about the next album, and I will be continuing to tour with the band as much as possible. I can’t wait to record again!

however!

of other influences. It’s fairly contemporary, but I love and respect traditional bluegrass as much as anyone.

sists of going to many of my classes here at Berklee

material. I worked with Barry Bales as co-producer

Tell me a bit about your earlier albums?

What influenced you to become a singer?

typical day for me when not on the road usually con-

Blue Highway, Ronnie Bowman, Nickel Creek, Doyle

I write some of it, and the rest tends to be songs that

Lawson, Tony Rice, Flatt & Scruggs among others for

I’ve found on demos given to me by songwriters, or

so many years now. These days I listen to a lot of dif-

old standards that people may recognize.

ferent types of music. One of my favorite artists is Sara

What do you consider have been your greatest achievements so far?

I don’t know that I can nail it down to one specific thing.

I’ve been so blessed to play some amazing venues and to perform with so of my favorite musicians. I truly feel like I am just at the beginning of where I long to be, however. Hopefully just at the beginning of my career.

Bareilles.

What piece of instrument do you play?

Mandolin and Guitar

Tell us about your latest album ‘Daybreak’. How has the response been so far?

Daybreak is my second album on Rounder Records.

The response so far has been great. It’s so wonder-

Aside from your music interests, what else do you do?

I enjoy doing a lot of things. I enjoy being outdoors,

Your message for us at Citypages magazine?

Thanks so much for taking time to read this. I appreciate the support!

playing sports (though I rarely have time); spending time with my family and friends, going to church. Music easily takes up the largest part of my interests,

however.

ful to have people like the finished product when you spend so much time working on it!

What does your typical day look like? I

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NECKS & BACKS

EVERYBODY’S GOT ONE The struggle with most people that suffer with bad necks and backs is to know just what to do when the pain and stiffness kicks in

We’re always asked, “Should I use hot or cold packs?

Should I use paracetamol or ibuprofen? Should I rest or keep moving?” There’s a lot of conflicting information out there on the googlenet and in wikiland, and it can be nigh-on impossible to decipher it all and find out what’s best for you. That’s the single most important thing about seeing a physiotherapist, though: their ability to problem solve your back or neck as a unique set of bones, muscles, nerves, connective tissues and experiences - past and present. A good physiotherapist can help you get to the root of the problem and find the answer to all the questions posed above - and many more.

That said, as unique as your pain and stiffness may feel, neck and back problems tend to lead to some very identifiable patterns of dysfunction in us all. Recent research has shown that weakness and dysfunction occurs most frequently in the muscles we use to stabilise and guide our joints through everyday movement. In the case of the spine, these are known as the ‘core’ muscles, and without corrective treatment of the dysfunction, there can be little hope of a trouble-free spine in future.

and arms efficiently and not to use your spine unnecessarily - that’s the crux of it. To successfully re-establish your core stability, regain control of your spine and to minimise the pressures and demands placed upon it, you need to know what you’re working with. Using a Real-time Ultrasound Scanner, we can see the layers of the ‘core’, identify each individual muscle and watch how it works under both low and high loads. Some people are great with low loads but struggle when the work gets harder these are usually sporty or active individuals who get backache when exercising.

And like learning to drive or ride a bike, improving core stability can be a little bit tricky at first. But with repetition and correction, what starts out as a highly cognitive process will easily integrate into your work, sport or daily chores and ultimately become habit. That’s when you can expect a better back and neck, better performance in all things active and generally to feel a lot happier!

Once you truly understand your core, you’ll know how to use it, how to improve it and how then to look after your spine for good. A big claim, sure, but really it’s like riding a bike or driving: you might get a little rusty when you haven’t done it for a while and a refresher course might be called for, but the basics won’t be lost. You’ll remember to put in the clutch when you change gears, or to signal when you’re turning.

“Core stability” you’re probably thinking now. Most of us have heard of it these days. It’s a phrase used the world over in gyms by trainers and aficionados of all things pump, step and spin. But what exactly does it mean? Abcurls on a Swiss ball? Planks and side planks? Power plates and Pilates? Well, none of the above, actually.

But they can all be useful in improving your core stability in the long run.

It means exactly what it suggests: to keep the core stable. To extrapolate a little, it means to use your legs

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Dr. Mike, Dr. Bonnie and Dr. Jasem

Wellness, Fitness and Obesity Consultants, Hawally (6504-4125)

A science-based monthly column based upon the U. S. National Institute of Health ‘Clinical Guidelines on the Treatment of Overweight and Obesity’

Lighten Up Kuwait© - 2012

With the New Science of Weight Control© How Do I Know If I Am Over-Weight or Obese?

What Makes a Good Weight Consultant?

Science Based Fact

Science Based Fact

Weight Consultants are either part of the solution, or they are part of the problem.

If you find yours is part of the problem, change consultants. If yours are part of the solution, cherish them.

Science-Based Evidence correlates Body Mass Index (BMI) with disease risk and indicates that a person is:

Science Based Fact People do not fail weight control diets ... weight control diets fail people!

Science-Based Evidence tells us that hormones in the gut, hormones in fat cells and hormones in the brain govern every aspect of hunger, weight gain, weight loss, and eating behavior! That means that hunger is not something you imagine, or something that is in your mind.

Hunger is not psychological.

Hunger is real. Hunger is physical. This is true because only hormonescan cause hunger!

Science Based Fact Heredity brain, gut and fat cell hormones determine if we can gain weight, but personalchoices determine if we will!

What science is saying is that it is unquestionably true that hunger is physical. Hormones cause hunger. If you bring these hormones under control, you be able to make better food choices, choices that will allow you to manage your weight.

Science Based Fact The sooner you understand that you own your weight management problem the sooner you will be on the road toward control over your weight problem.

Ownership of your problem is the first step in resolving your problem. That you have the problem is obvious. If you did not have a weight problemyou would not likely be reading this article.

That being the case, then no one can manage your weight but you. In other words, if you do not do it, no one else will.

Figures Do Not lie!

How do I know if I am overweight or obese?

The Science-Based definition of obesity and over- weight centers on assessment of health risk; the higher the BMI or Waist Circumference, the higher the health risks.

Note that beauty, culture and personal preference play no role in our definition!

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Underweight if:Body Mass Index is <18.5 Normal 18.5 – 24.9 Overweight 25.0 – 29.9 Obese Class I 30.0 – 34.9 Obese Class II 35.0 – 39.9 Obese Class III (Morbid) 40.0 & over Your BMI = Weight in kg divided by height in meters squared, or your weight in pounds (multiplied by) 703, (divided by) your height in inches squared.

Example: If you weigh 77kg and are 165 cm tall, calculate your BMI as follows: 77kg divided by 1.652or 72/ 1.65 x 1.65 or 77/2.72 = 28.3 = BMI 170 pounds and are 65 inches tall, calculate 170 pounds (multiplied by) 703 = 119,510, divided by 65 inches squared (65 times 65) = 4225. Then 119,510/4225 = BMI of 28.28.

This would put you in the overweight category, but not quite into obesity Class I. As BMI goes up, risk goes up. As BMI increases, we always see an increased risk of: • Diabetes • Stroke • High blood pressure • LDL Cholesterol (bad kind) • Heart disease • Early death

Science Based Fact Waist circumference also correlates to disease risk and is an alternative method of determining obesity.

Over 88 cm or 35 inches waist circumference for women, and over 102 cm or 40 inches waist circumference for men indicate obesity.

Thus, increased waist circumference indicates increase risk of the disease of • Diabetes • Stroke • High blood pressure

•LDL Cholesterol (bad kind) • Heart disease • Early death

in men over 40.

Resolve to keep a record of your waist circumference and your BMI.

Again, as the waist circumference goes up, the risk of disease goes up.

Action Idea #4 Intra-abdominal fat correlates to an increase risk of developing the metabolic syndrome; insulin resistance, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, and premature death!

Resolve to keep an eye on your waist size. When your waist size increases definitely go back on your plan.

Never buy larger sizes!

Science Based Fact Inter-abdominal fat deposition correlates with increased risk of disease and premature death.

Increased waist circumference indicates that abdominal fat has increased.

Science has proven that excess fat storage inside the abdomen is the cause of 950,000 American deaths annually. Fat in the upper body and the thighs may be unsightly, but it is the fat within your abdominal cavity that is deadly!

Putting Your New Knowledge to Use With Action Tools You Can Trust Science-Based Evidence for Dieting and Weight Control Action Idea #1 Science confirms that being overweight is a complex problem with no single cause. Therefore, it is not your fault: • Believe it!

• Refuse to feel guilty.

• Take responsibility.

• Resolve to use science to control your weight.

• Let science lead you to vibrant health.

• Choose to move out and take action.

Action Idea #2 • Science confirms that being obese or overweight is a serious health problem.

•Problems are merely opportunities for success.

• This is true since the definition of success is the overcoming the problems!

Choose success by: • First, understanding the science of your problem.

• Second, by formulating a science-based strategy for overcoming your problem.

•Third, by choosing to put your science-based plan into effect, one day at a time, for the rest of your life.

Action Idea # 3 Healthy weight is not a matter of ideal weight or someone’s idea of normal weight.

Healthy weight is determined by calculating health risk.

Body Mass Index and Waist Circumference both relate to health risk. BMIs over 25 indicate increased risk.

Likewise, waist circumference in women over 35” and

Action Idea # 5 Permanent weight control is a matter of understanding the problem and pushing the right hormone buttons.

Resolve to learn and use the right buttons.

Resolve to turn your back on fad diets and rely solely on science-based evidence for the development of tools with which to manage your weight problem, one day at a time for the rest of your life.

Slimming your body is merely a matter of better diet, more movement and pushing the Right Hormone Buttons, do it!

People do not fail weight control diets. Weight control diets fail people!

Come with us as we enter the realm of Science-Based Truth, the birthing place of the scientific principles underlying The New Science of Weight Control. A place where there are as far as humanly possible: • No suppositions • No opinions • Only facts taken from Science-Based evidence.

Choose to take the first step toward lasting weight control and energetic health!

Deborah, a 34-year-old mother of three, told me, “Doctor Green, my primary care doctor told me I need to lose weight. When I said that I had been trying, he told me to try closing my mouth and pushing myself away from the table. I went home in tears”

For the better part of the twentieth century, doctors have uniformly considered obesity as a psychological or behavioral problem.

However, in the last few years researchers have extended their understanding into the brain chemistry of obesity. What they found has shed considerable light on the root causes of this devastating problem.

Science-based evidence is now clear. Excessive weight is a health problem caused by many factors, not the least of which is out of control hereditary brain, gut and fat cell neurochemistry. This neurochemistry controls every aspect of food consumption, including: • Food preferences (fat, sugar, protein) • Metabolic rate (how much energy the body uses) • Fat storage • Even the areas where the fat is stored (abdomen, upper body or hips and thighs).

Obesity is, according to reliable science-based evidence, an understandable problem for which there is now excellent scientific treatment.

Yet sadly, old ideas die extremely hard and a significant number of weight consultantsare not trained in The New Science of Weight Control. They do not understand that if the overweight and obese are taught to understand the problem, design a plan for dealing with the problem and then to implement their plan, then the outcome is always excellent.

Barbara presented to my office in tears. “Doctor Green, I feel like a failure. I have gained and lost the same 25 pounds at least two dozen times. However, despite all my efforts I am heavier now than ever. I have been on one weight control diet or another since I was a teenager and my weight keeps creeping up. I have tried grapefruit diets, total fasts, low fat diets, high fat diets, all carbohydrate diets – I failed them all, why?”

Science Based Fact People do not fail weight control programs. Weight control programs fail people!

Successful dieting for weight loss is possible if, and only If, the weight management program is basedupon scientificprinciples. Most often, though, popular weight loss diets are rooted in outdated myths, old wives tales, rumor and salesmanship.

Shake off your old beliefs and tune into science.

Understand that scientific problem solving has rules that when followed will lead to success.

Next month we see exactly how to begin your New Science of Weight Controlprogram for better health and life long weight control

31 May 2012

Makeup how to: pink & punk at Chanel Cruise 2013 It was Marie Antoinette gone punk when Chanel's Cruise 2012/2013 collection sailed down the runway at the Palace of Versailles. But it wasn't just the clothes that were bold and candy-coloured: angular bobs were supported by a strong make-up look dominated by the colour pink. After the break: an in-depth look at recreating (and adapting) this look for yourself.

Skin

Creative Director of Chanel makeup, Peter Philips, didn’t want to create a “historic canvas” on the models’ faces, considering other heavy elements of the look.

His make-up team used Vitalumiere Moisture-Rich Radiance Fluid Makeup SPF 15 as the base, concealed visible blemishes with Correcteur Perfection Long Lasting Concealer and finished the look with a loose powder, Poudre Universelle Libre Natural Finish on the day of the show.

To re-create this look at home, Anni Hall advises to go foundation free, as that would create the same effect with less work. The colours on the cheeks and eyes would anyways divert all the attention away.

“The last thing you want with such girly, punky makeup is a heavy base. Use a hint of tinted moisturiser to cover imperfections,” she says.

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Eyes

The focal point of this look is the intense eyes. The rose pink eyeshadow goes all the way to the brows, covering the entire top lid of the eye. The shade used for the show is Chanel Limited Edition Ombre Essentielle in Rose Favorite (releasing in December).

Hall says the eyes are the easy bit to achieve, as you need only one product for that. “It’s all about the eyeshadow here, and not much else, not even mascara,” she says.

The eyes step-by-step: 1. Pick an eyeshadow that’s of a creamy texture, as they’re easy to apply on the lid. This Chanel eyeshadow shade is a shimmery mousse, so it applies really easily.

2. Apply an eye primer to the entire lid, so it can hold the strong colour in place.

3. Start with swiping the colour along the top lash line with an eyeshadow brush. Work the product over the lid in a diagonally upward motion into the crease and then take it up to the brow.

4. Blending is the key here, so imagine as though you’re painting the top lid of your eye. Use more produce for more intensity and pigmentation.

5. If you want to imitate the exact runway look, brush a little product upwards through the brow. Otherwise stop about 5mm under the brow.

6. Finish up by adding some eyeshadow under the eye – keep it concentrated under the iris. You can also apply a white eye pencil to the waterline, to make the eyes appear more alive.

7. Use an eyelash curler to simply define the lashes and curl them, but don’t use any product on them. It’s all about the lids here.

Our Product Picks: MAC Cosmetics eyeshadow in Sushi Flower YSL Vinyl Candy Palette

Cheeks

For Chanel Cruise 2013, the make-up look is all about the eyes and the cheeks, as they narrate the entire beauty story for the collection. Using the Joues Contraste Powder Blush in Rose Pétale shade, Philips adds definition to the cheeks for this look.

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Our Product Picks: Bobbi Brown brow pencil

Anni Hall says a pink blush isn’t just restricted to this look, as by adding a pinky punch to the cheek instantly lifts up tired complexions. “Blend a cool pink (whether it’s soft or bold) on the apples of the cheeks… It’ll make you look so much brighter,” she recommends.

Our Product Picks: The brows are also very important for this look, as they frame the face. You need a strong definition that breaks up the colour on the face. For the runway, Philips used Chanel’s Crayon Sourcils Sculpting Eyebrow Pencil on the models’ brows.

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AYESHAH AL-HUMAIDHI

More dog owners doesn’t necessarily mean happier dogs More dog owners doesn’t necessarily mean happier dogs.

The state of dog ownership in Kuwait is constantly in a state of flux. Over the last five years I have seen many things change. While some of these have been for the better, some are definitely for the worse. People often assume it makes me happy to see more and more dogs kept as pets in Kuwait, when in reality, it is far more complicated than that.

As a dog lover and animal welfare advocate, I have very ambivalent feelings toward dog ownership in Kuwait. Although it is heartwarming to see an increasing number of people adding a dog to their family, the number of dogs that are suffering in homes from irresponsible pet ownership is equally on the rise.

Like most things in Kuwait these days, dog ownership too has become fashionable. Like most fleeting trends and fads, dog ownership has a limited lifespan and is then forgotten.

On one side of the coin we see more and more households welcoming dogs into their lives and

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families. People that once would never have considered sharing their homes and living space with a dog are now sharing the couch with a pooch.

It is reassuring to see a whole lot of people make the responsible choice of adopting one of the many homeless dogs from a shelter than purchasing one from the pet store. They also consider spaying and neutering their dog, which not only greatly reduces a dog’s susceptibility to several forms of cancer but also is the only effective measure to stop the overpopulation of dogs in Kuwait – at present there are more than 5000 stray dogs in Kuwait. Such dog owners truly love their dogs and put time and energy into ensuring their dogs are always happy and healthy. They care for them extremely well leaving their dogs needing and wanting for nothing.

On the other hand, and with a heavy heart, I also have to accept the negative side of pet ownership in Kuwait.

Since dog ownership has become fashionable in Kuwait, we see many people importing ‘designer’ dog breeds from puppy mills where dogs are bred horribly in deplorable conditions for profit. In such mills, female dogs are bred constantly with little regard for their health and wellbeing. They are mostly emaciated and malnourished. The puppies when born, are separated from their mothers far too early – not only does this deprive them of essential nutrients in their mother’s milk, it also results in acute behavioral problems such as dog aggression and extreme mouthiness with people.

It is also unfortunate that an increasing number of irresponsible dog breeders in Kuwait compromise the wellbeing of dogs just to make a quick buck.

They hold little concern for who the end buyer is or where the dog will end up and as a result, many people are purchasing dogs without taking into consideration the realities of pet ownership. There is a growing trend where people are choosing breeds merely based on how they look or their ‘coolness’ quotient, treating dogs as status symbols rather than considering what breed is really best suited for their lifestyle and living situation.

A strong example of such irresponsible dog ownership that we repeatedly come across in Kuwait is people buying Huskies, a dog typically suited for cold climates and bred to pull a sled in the snow. Many Huskies are kept outdoors in Kuwait even in the peak of summer and are afforded limited exercise. It is nothing but cruel and inhumane to subject such a dog to these conditions, and amounts to animal abuse. When asked why they choose this breed to begin with, the reply is almost always connected with the aesthetic qualities or looks of the breed, or as frivolous as having seen them in a movie like Snow Dogs. The objective clearly, in such cases of irresponsible dog ownership, has been to meet one’s selfish desire to ‘own’ a dog at any cost, disregarding breed-specific living requirements and needs and neglecting the dog’s health and wellbeing.

People seem to forget that dogs are living, breathing, sentient beings with a soul. Instead, people tend to treat them as inanimate objects such as a car or a designer bag. Here today while new, easily forgotten tomorrow.

More often than not, once the initial novelty of having a dog or being a dogowner wears off, the dog is often given up. Whether dropped off at one of the local shelters, given away or just dumped on the street where dogs are left to their own device to fend for themselves, a large number are without homes in Kuwait and their numbers increase every single day. Shelters are struggling with a rising intake of dogs looking for homes. Most pet dogs abandoned on the roads are unsterilized, which means the number of puppy litters on the roads in on the rise too. Stray dog overpopulation is a very serious issue for several reasons. Firstly, dogs which were once companion pets have lost touch with their survival instincts like finding food and water or generally being safe in their surroundings. Many puppies and smaller dogs on the roads are subjected to extremely cruel acts by people like injuring them, cropping their ears or docking their tails. Other unsuspecting dogs on the roads are taken captive by people with ulterior motives, pushed into dog-fighting where they live with acute injuries and die a very painful death.

This is the reality of irresponsible dog ownership in Kuwait. However, there are certain measures that you can consider if you are considering adding a dog to your family: First, where will the dog live? Dogs should not be expected to live outdoors with no access to an air conditioned space. Dogs are social creatures just like we are and isolating them for hours will result in a dog that is stressed. A stressed dog exhibits many behavior problems such as excessive barking, chewing, destroying furniture, digging, and separation anxiety.

and-a-half-long commitment?

If you have decided you are truly ready to add a dog to your family - fourthly - you need to consider what type of dog and where you will get it from.

The best option is to go a shelter such as K’S PATH where they will counsel you and help you choose the most appropriate dog. They also provide support afterwards helping you work through any potential challenges. If you decide you want a specific breed that is appropriate for your household that is not available at a local shelter, do your homework about where you are purchasing from. Make sure that puppies remain with their mothers a minimum of 8 weeks preferable 10 to 12 weeks. Litters enable critical social development with the mother and early nutrition.

Fourth, should you spay/neuter?

The ASPCA’s Top Ten Reasons to Spay and Neuter Your Pet

1. Your female pet will live a longer,

healthier life.

Spaying helps prevent uterine infections and breast cancer, which is fatal in about 50 percent of dogs and 90 percent of cats. Spaying your pet before her first heat offers the best protection from these diseases.

2. Neutering provides major health

benefits for your male.

Besides preventing unwanted litters, neutering your male companion prevents testicular cancer, if done before six months of age.

3. Your spayed female won›t go into heat.

While cycles can vary, female felines usually go into heat four to five days every three weeks during breeding season. In an effort to advertise for mates, they›ll yowl and urinate more frequently—sometimes all over the house!

4. Your male dog won›t want to roam away from home.

An intact male will do just about anything to find a mate! That includes digging his way under the fence and making like Houdini to escape from the house. And once he›s free to roam, he risks injury in traffic and fights with other males.

5. Your neutered male will be much

better behaved.

Neutered cats and dogs focus their attention on their human families.

On the other hand, unneutered dogs and cats may mark their territory by spraying strong-smelling urine all over the house. Many aggression problems can be avoided by early neutering.

6. Spaying or neutering will NOT

make your pet fat.

Don’t use that old excuse! Lack of exercise and overfeeding will cause your pet to pack on the extra pounds—not neutering. Your pet will remain fit and trim as long as you continue to provide exercise and monitor food intake.

7. It is highly cost-effective.

The cost of your pet›s spay/neuter surgery is a lot less than the cost of having and caring for a litter. It also beats the cost of treatment when your unneutered tom escapes and gets into fights with the neighborhood stray!

good for the community.

Stray animals pose a real problem in many parts of the country. They can prey on wildlife, cause car accidents, damage the local fauna and frighten children. Spaying and neutering packs a powerful punch in reducing the number of animals on the streets.

9. Your pet doesn›t need to have a litter for your children to learn about the miracle of birth.

Letting your pet produce offspring you have no intention of keeping is not a good lesson for your children— especially when so many unwanted animals end up in shelters. There are tons of books and videos available to teach your children about birth in a more responsible way.

10.Spaying and neutering helps fight pet overpopulation.

Every year, millions of cats and dogs of all ages and breeds are euthanized or suffer as strays. These high numbers are the result of unplanned litters that could have been prevented by spaying or neutering.

Finally, can you ensure your dog has all it needs to be happy and healthy?

Routine vet check-ups and vaccinations.

Plenty of toys, walk or playtime to keep it active, exercised and mentally stimulated. A balanced diet and regular grooming.

With steps as fundamental as these, you can contribute in improving the life of dogs in Kuwait.

8. Spaying and neutering your pet is

Second, can your lifestyle accommodate a dog? Is it conducive to having a dog?

Do you have several free hours per day to exercise and train your dog?

Dogs do not arrive house-trained, you need to teach them where to relieve themselves and all training takes time and commitment. Dogs are creatures of habit and like timely meals, playtime, walks and the like. Does your schedule accommodate all their requirements and are you willing to be flexible and incorporate their needs into your daily life?

Third, are you committed? On average, a dog’s life span is 12-15 years. Are you prepared to take on this decade-

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Nic. K., Actress, Artist. Song writer. formerly known as the other half of female pop duo ‘ Nic n Nicole’, created quite a buzz and shot them to instant fame. She recently released Chak Glassy (track) of movie Pyar Ka Punchnama. Nic. K has ruled the hearts of music lovers with her peppy foot tapping numbers ever since she made her entry into the music world as the female duo ‘Nic n Nicole’. Blessed with a superb combination of musical talent and stunning looks, ‘Nic. K’ is a voice to reckon with. She composes and sings English influenced by Hindi and Punjabi. Her live performances (followed with a strong sense of fashion and styling) has mesmerized audiences across geographies, be it US, UK, India or other South Asian countries. Packed with high energy and striking appeal, She has been an inspiration for all music lovers – young and old and both genders, alike. Read our exclusive interview with Nic, especially for our readers: Actress, Artist, Song Write….What do you prefer the best to be recognized as?

My preference is as an Artist. Mainly because this title covers a wide range of skills.

Though performing artist is currently what I am doing and writing my solo album, acting is also something that is a natural crossover in my career, though I will never cease to work with music.

When did you first discover your love for music?

When I was young, I wanted to be a performer. The passion just grew in me as I got older.

I loved music, it would take me to a fantasy land, it could be the music, the lyrics, the vocals or my mood. I never really thought about being famous, but more about performing and providing entertaining music, the way it affected me. In a good way.

Who inspired you? Who else in the family is into music?

I've grown up in London, which in itself is very multi-cultural and hence was surrounded by all sorts of music genre. From Pop to Rock, Soul, to RNB, English to Indian to Middle Eastern to African etc. But also since I have Asian roots, I've also had access to Indian music including Bollywood to Punjabi.

Also I've travelled from a very young age and hence been influenced by all kinds of music Spanish to Irish and so on. I didn't have to understand what I was listening to, I just liked the sound. I was never influenced by an specific artist or genre, though of course Michael Jackson is truly the only artist I can say I did follow, and that is only because his music was good every time.

I don’t think music is something you can compartmentalize, so I don’t follow genre or artist, just the sound, whether I understand the language that they sing in or not

Did you go for any formal training or education in music?

No formal training. Though I did at a young age try to learn how to play the sitar. However, playing an instrument is not my thing as of yet. Though right now I am inspired by the violin.

How would you define music in your way?

My music is created for people who want to enjoy life, and created with no barriers in mind, not following any trends, sounds or artists. Completely from my heart. It is under the umbrella of POP, which is a widespread term.

I work on music with my team and lyrics that go with the music. It's a sound which pleases my soul and spirit. It uplifts me, gives me confidence, is fun and also can take me away into another world, my own private world.

It’s something I can share and yet also enjoy entirely on my own. My solo album that I am currently writing is just this, whether you are British, Indian, from Africa or Kuwait...wherever, as long as you just want to listen to fun music, my solo album provides that. Age holds no barriers. I am planning to release my solo album this year

How did the collaboration with Nicole happen?

In UK, Two souls met for a same reason. To create music to share with the world, we came to India with a view to working with talent from India and taking our sound out to the rest of the world. We released our debut album, then performed extensively.

Then in life there comes a path when you want to be a little individual and the create the sounds that are in my head, hence now I am currently writing my solo album, creating my own individual sound, English influenced with regional sounds of East Punjabi, Hindi, Sufi, made for an audience who, simply just appreciate good entertainment, worldwide

Tell us about your role in the movie MAEE. How was the experience?

My role in this movie, was fun, light hearted and something I could relate to. I love music and acting in a movie with one of the world’s finest music phenomena...Asha Bhosle (it was her acting debut too). It was an honour.

I acted a role where I was the best friend of the leading lady. Acting isn't something I've paid attention to yet in my life, but when this role came about, it seemed a fun thing to say yes. And it certainly was. And as mentioned before acting is a natural crossover in this career path, so I will be looking at offers when time arises

What is your thought process when writing new lyrics?

Where do you get your inspirations from?

My thoughts and ideas come from within.

I am inspired by life and having fun and dancing away to great music. So want this to be what my music is about. The inspiration comes in many forms from the sound of the instruments, vocals or to what I want to write about. On my current solo album I am writing in English, Hindi and Punjabi and collaborating with music artists from India and USA, as I wish to continue experimenting with fellow artist like me worldwide.

your new album due to release and at kind of music does it include?

My solo album, currently being written is a mash up of original danceable pop music, aimed at a worldwide audience. It's a blend of English with influences of sounds from India and Spain and beyond... using a touch of RNB with Sufi, Pop with Bollywood, Punjabi to Jazz. I'm not following any trend or fashion... I'm just following my heart :-) In terms of release, it is planned for this year 2012, I am currently looking to tie up with sponsors (brands/clients) from across the globe, who want to be associated with the launch of this spectacular music album launch along with exclusive hot video. Companies, Individuals who want to be part of this album from start to success, so if your interested do let me know :-) 37 May 2012

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Why did you decide to go solo?

I planned to go solo, as needed another channel to express myself, we both have own ideas and wanted our way of expressing, me with music, Nicole with theatre.

Though I have performed as a duo, being solo, is totally different, it’s like another role, another level. I do miss the duo days, we have decided to follow our own destinies, yet are the best of friends as we have shared so many pleasurable moments and experiences as a duo. Being solo is now a new path for me and I am learning as I go along. I am very excited by my new path and to where it is leading. Being solo means the music is entirely my own creation, it expresses more about me, as an individual

You have performed in several countries. What has been your favorite so far?

What message would you like to give to aspiring new singers?

If you really believe you want to sing, then sing. It’s not about fame or money, it’s about something deep inside of you that you wish to express and share to the world with like minded souls. So share away!! I want to hear you....

What is your favorite food?

I love pizza, Indian, Middle Eastern

Your favorite holiday destination?

I love beaches, natural beauty mountains with sea and trees. I love Barcelona, Cape Town and Europe....and have yet to see Kuwait :-)

What instruments do you play?

None, but will start violin once I get time

What is your ultimate goal that you wish to achieve?

That Singing and performing provides me with all the pleasure I need in life, from happiness to travelling to meeting great people and entertaining. It’s not a job, it’s a pleasure

Your message for our Magazine?

Thankyou for your interview, I love your magazine. I've never been to Kuwait, but it is definitely a place that is on my To-See-List and am looking forward to perform there. Watch out for my album :-) Be Happy

I love performing where the audience is super receptive and that has been in many countries from India, Pakistan, USA. The bigger the audience the more I love it :-) My desire is to perform in many more countries from Kuwait to Africa and beyond and am planning a world tour post my release to ensure I cover these and more

Tell us about your achievements or awards?

My music is my achievement, it’s a path I followed, against what my parents didn’t really understand and wish me to pursue. But now they are fully supportive and are there for me.

What are your future plans?

Apart from more albums, I wish to plan a world tour (or two ) to create a fun, extravagant show which I can take to countries around the globe, highly entertaining and providing a great experiencing for those at my show. So in addition to looking to tie-up with clients/brands for my album I am on look out for a tie-up for my world tours.

Other projects I will like to be part of is to discover raw talent which I can nurture and grow and share with the world. In addition to working with artists from around the world, known or new, to mix the sounds of the world

Which other singers inspire you?

Michael Jackson, Khaled, Khailash Kher, Roxette, Abba, Katy Perry, Medival Punditz, Diana Ross, Cardigans, Justin Timberlake, Whispers, Blondie, Bananarama, Asha Bholse.

39 May 2012

Hollywood Movie Releases The Dictator

The Avengers

Synopsis:

Synopsis:

The heroic story of a dictator who risked his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed.

The Avengers will bring together the super hero team of Marvel Comics characters for the first time ever, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Hulk and more, as they are forced to band together to battle the biggest foe theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever faced.

Directed by: Larry Charles

Starring:

Sacha Baron Cohen, Jason Mantzoukas, Anna Faris, Ben Kingsley, Megan Fox, John C. Reilly

Genres: Comedy

Directed by: Joss Whedon

Starring:

Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L. Jackson, Jeremy Renner, Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth

Genres:

Action , Adventure

Men in Black III

Battleship

Synopsis:

Synopsis:

The MIB duo of Agent Jay (Will Smith) and Agent Kay (Tommy Lee Jones) are back in action. When the world is threatened by an evil alien, Agent Jay travels back in time to 1969, where he teams up with the younger Agent Kay to stop an evil villain named Boris (Jemaine Clement) from destroying the world in the future. Emma Thompson will play take-charge MIB operative Agent Oh, who is monitoring a prison breakout.

Aliens, known as The Regents, arrive on Earth to build a power source in the ocean when they come in contact with a navy fleet.

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Barry Sonnenfeld Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin, Jemaine Clement, Rip Torn, Emma Thompson

Sci-Fi Action Fantasy Comedy

Peter Berg

Taylor Kitsch, Alexander Skarsgard, Rihanna , Brooklyn Decker, Liam Neeson Adventure Sci-Fi Action

Death of a Superhero

A Bag of Hammers

Synopsis:

Synopsis:

A teenage comicbook artist suffering from leukemia finds escape from the harsh realities of life in his illustrated adventures, in which the indestructible Miracle Man fights a never-ending battle against his arch-nemesis, the mad scientist known as the Glove.

Two slackers run a valet-parking scam to steal cars, but their operation is threatened when a stressed-out single mom and her street-smart young son move in next door.

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Ian Fitzgibbon

Andy Serkis, Michael McElhatton, Sharon Horgan, Thomas Sangster Teen Drama Fantasy

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Jason Ritter, Jake Sandvig, Rebecca Hall

Drama Comedy

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The Beginner's Goodbye Anne Tyler

May Book Releases Anne Tyler

Anne Tyler (born October 25, 1941) is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist.

In The Lost Years, she follows a page from Dan Brown's book and interweaves religious controversy with a murder mystery. When a biblical scholar discovers a parchment with a letter written by Jesus that was stolen from the Vatican years earlier, it is not clear who he can trust. When he ends up murdered, his daughter makes it her mission to find the parchment and the killer--risking her own life to do so.

The eldest of four children, she was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her father was a chemist and her mother a social worker. Her early childhood was spent in a succession of Quaker communities in the mountains of North Carolina and in Raleigh. She didn't attend a school until she was 11 and this unorthodox upbringing enabled her to view "the normal world with a certain amount of distance and surprise".

She graduated at 19 from Duke University, and completed graduate work in Russian studies at Columbia University in New York City. She worked as a librarian and bibliographer before moving to Maryland.

The Wind Through the Keyhole

The Lost Years

The Wind Through the Keyhole is a stand alone novel in Stephen King's Dark Tower series. The Dark Tower series began in 1974 and the conclusion was published in 2004. The series is a work of fantasy that takes place in Mid-World. Now King returns to MidWorld in a novel that can introduce new readers to the world within the Dark Tower series but will also please longtime fans.

Mary Higgins Clark is well known for her psychological suspense and murder mysteries. In The Lost Years, she follows a page from Dan Brown's book and interweaves religious controversy with a murder mystery.

When a biblical scholar discovers a parchment with a letter written by Jesus that was stolen from the Vatican years earlier, it is not clear who he can trust. When he ends up murdered, his daughter makes it her mission to find the parchment and the killer--risking her own life to do so.

Calico Joe

The Cove

Calico Joe by John Grisham takes place in the summer of 1973. It is a baseball story, but also a story about fathers and sons and forgiveness. In the vein of Bleachers and Playing for Pizza, Grisham returns with another story of sports and hope.

The Cove by Ron Rash takes place in Appalachia during World War I and explores love, cruelty and superstition.

Farther Away: Essays

In One Person

Freedom by Jonathan Franzen took 2010 by storm -- it was one of the most well reviewed books of the year and was chosen for Oprah's Book Club, gaining it popularity beyond literary circles. Now Franzen returns in Farther Away with a series of essays and speeches from the past five years covering themes literary an social.

In One Person is John Irving's first novel told in the first person since A Prayer for Owen Meany. In One Person is the story of a 60-year-old bisexual man who wants to make himself worthwhile

Stephen King

John Grisham

Jonathan Franzen

Mary Higgin Clark

Ron Rash

John Irving

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Call Me Maybe Carly Rae Jepsen

Payphone

Maroon 5 & Wiz Khalifa

Wide Awake Katy Perry

04 Somebody That I Used To Know Gotye & Kimbra

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Lights

Ellie Goulding

Where Have You Been Rihanna

Blow Me (One Last Kiss) Pink

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Whistle Flo Rida

Scream Usher

Titanium

David Guetta & Sia

We Are Young

Fun. & Janelle Monae

Want U Back Cher Lloyd

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Starships

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Some Nights

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Die In Your Arms

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Drive By

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U.S. TOP 40 Good Time

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Brokenhearted

Faded

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Runaway Baby

Work Hard, Play Hard

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Come Over

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As Long As You Love Me

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Come Over

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What Makes You Beautiful

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Glad You Came

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Owl City & Carly Rae Jepsen

Tyga & Lil Wayne

Wiz Khalifa

Kenny Chesney

Justin Bieber & Big Sean

Kenny Chesney

One Direction

The Wanted

Pitbull

Even If It Breaks Your Heart Eli Young Band

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45 May 2012

2013 AGERA R The 2013 Agera R is the result of Koenigseggs endless persuit for perfection.

The 2013 model features new Aircore hollow carbon fiber wheels, uprated power and enhanced aerodynamics. The Agera R has an incredible top speed of approximately 440 km/h (273 mph).

Recent Records for the Agera R: 0-300 km/h in 14.53 sec, 300-0 km/h in 6.66 sec, 0-200 mph in 17.68 sec, 2000 mph in 7.28 sec.

The Agera R is the only roadster Hypercar with a detachable and stowable hardtop, bringing the best of two worlds. This in combination with 120 litres of luggage space, truly combine extreme performance with everyday usability.

The Agera is available in left or right hand drive.

The 2013 Agera R has all the features and functionalities of previous year models, but also features new and unique solutions to enhance performance and visual appearance even further.

Example of these enhancements are; Visible carbon area on the front bonnet and bumper, new front side winglets, revolutionary Aircore carbon fiber wheels, the new Aero exhaust, the increased power and the raised rpm limit.

Koenigsegg was the first Hypercar manufacturer to take steps toward green technology with the release of the biofuel CCXR in 2007. The Agera R, based on the highly competitive Agera, follows in the footsteps of the CCXR as it also runs on E85 biofuel.

Among many differences to the standard Agera, the Agera R has an upgraded fuel and engine management system with enough flow capacity to generate 1140 hp and 1200 nm of torque on E85 and E100 biofuel. As there is less energy content per given volume in these biofuels compared to normal petrol, the fuel-system has to manage a flow that is similar to a 2000hp petrol engine, which means that the Agera Râ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s return-less fuel system has the highest capacity of any car presently in production.

As the Agera R is a flexfuel car, it can also be run on normal petrol. As 95 octane fuel has less octane than E85, the power is reduced to 960hp with 1100Nm of torque due to the boost pressure and ignition timing being altered to match the

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fuel characteristics.

In order to give the Agera R maximum flexibility when it comes to power delivery, Koenigsegg has implement the latest technology when it comes to turbo materials and design. This reduces the inertia of the turbine wheel and axle and therefore gives improved response.

Triplex rear suspension

Dynamic rear wing

Christian von Koenigsegg has invented a new type of rear suspension system for a road car – Triplex rear suspension. The Agera R comes with the Triplex rear suspension system as standard and therefore has a shock absorber and spring connecting the right and left rear wheel. This system gives unique benefits as the two rear wheels can influence one another when desired.

There are multiple benefits of this system. For example, the Triplex system works in series with the normal springs and dampers, allowing their spring and damping rates to be lowered. This results in increased comfort and better handling on rough and wet surfaces without compromising dry track handling.

The Triplex system also has an anti-squat effect. Traditional anti-squat systems are designed into the geometry of the suspension. These systems do not add any components or weight. However they compromise the geometry of the suspension for other aspects of handling aside from anti-squat.

By adding the Triplex system, Koenigsegg can maintain true suspension geometries for handling, but still have the anti-squat feature and harvest other new found benefits. As the Triplex system compliments the normal dampers and springs, these can be made lighter. Hence, the added benefit does not significantly affect the overall weight of the car’s suspension.

Hypercars of today generate massive amounts of downforce at low to medium speed and less down force at very high speed. This is so as to avoid overloading the tires and creating too much drag. Most hypercars therefore have heavy, hydraulically operated wings and flaps to cater for this need.

Koenigsegg however, following the “less is more” philosophy, has designed a dynamic system to that take care of these needs.

The most visual and obvious part of this system is the new dynamic rear wing.

The wing changes its angle of attack, not with the help of hydraulics, but with the pressure of the wind. It is therefore dynamically controlled by the vehicle speed, or wind resistance, at any given moment in time and thus actually compensates for headwind or tailwind at the same given speed. This is an intelligent way of dealing with adaptive aerodynamics as the system becomes lighter, less complex and more intuitive compared to heavy and complex hydraulics systems. Koenigsegg had to work heavily with CFD in order to create the dynamically controlled adaptive aerodynamics of the Agera R. An interesting additional feature of the adaptive wing is that the pylons for the wing also act as air extrusion channels. The air channels go from the engine bay to the back of the pylons, thereby creating an air passage. This causes a venturi effect from the air rushing past the pylon, evacuating hot engine bay gases, reducing pressure in the engine bay and increasing the flow of cooling air through the side radiators. This also means that the pressure under the car is reduced, giving more low drag down force.

47 May 2012

Mr. Heater HERO Fiskars StaySharp Max Most push mowers pinch grass between two blades like scissors, which causes bladedulling friction. The hard steel blades on the StaySharp Max are positioned so that they never touch each other, resulting in less friction and wear.

Standard forced-air heaters make a ton of noise, but Mr. Heater’s battery-powered model cuts sound pollution by half.

Its brushless DC fan eliminates the need for high fuel-nozzle pressure. Lower pressure allows combustion noise to disperse.

Innergie Magic Cable Duo

Sennheiser RS 220

The Magic Cable Duo can be used to charge multiple gadgets, be they an iPad, iPod or an Android phone. The USB charging cable ends in an iDevice plug, but it also has a flip-up microUSB plug at the nape of that connector.

Sennheiser’s wireless headphones rival the audio quality of wired pairs.

Unlike other cordless headphones, they don’t compress the audio signal; the transmitter modulates between several wireless frequencies and breaks the signal up among them.

The headset recomposes the signal for playback.

TaylorMade RocketBallz TaylorMade’s RocketBallz fairway woods add as much as 17 yards to shots. A 0.4-inch-deep slot on the bottom of the head allows the clubface to bow inward, helping the club to launch balls farther than previous models. It also has steel that’s thinner (0.4 millimeters) and lighter on top than on the bottom.

Eastman Perennial Wood Deck Boards These deck planks will go 25 years without rotting or decaying. In the manufacturing process, Eastman submerges the wood in the compound acetic anhydride and applies pressure and heat. The process permanently expands the wood cells so that they absorb less water.

Sony Handycam HDR-CX760V Planetary Gears Corkscrew The Planetary Gears corkscrew generates six times the torque of other manual openers. A hand crank turns one central gear, which spins three smaller ones attached to the screw. One crank rotation threads the screw into the cork six times.

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Sony’s new camcorder records video that’s 13 times as steady as that of its predecessor. As the shooter moves, the entire lens assembly—including the glass and image sensor—moves with him, canceling out any wobble in the footage.

Griffin GuitarConnect Pro

BiKN for iPhone The BiKN tracker system helps iPhone users keep tabs on their dogs, backpacks and keys within a range that's 15 times that of similar devices.

An iPhone case with a radio-frequency ID chip connects to up to eight tracker tags as far as 800 feet away outdoors (or 100 feet indoors).

Users page tags with the BiKN phone app to locate their missing items.

Griffin’s dongle connects any instrument with a quarter-inch plug—guitars, basses, keyboards—directly to an iPad or iPhone. Joined to the device’s 30-pin port, the GuitarConnect Pro allows users to relay tunes directly into GarageBand or any other music-editing software.

Toshiba Excite X10 At 0.3 inches, Toshiba’s Excite X10 is the thinnest tablet available. Unlike in other LCD tablets, Toshiba bonded the Excite’s touch-sensitive film directly to its digitizer panel, which is responsible for translating touch into commands. Removing the two-millimeter gap between layers decreases thickness and may also speed response times.also choose music or light individually as well.

Audio is provided via a quartet of forward-firing, 2-watt full-range speakers.

Power Washer

Gillette Fusion ProGlide Styler

Gillette’s Fusion ProGlide is both a trimmer and a razor. Vibrations from the handle keep the five blades on the razor head from rubbing and irritating cheeks, while a microcomb lifts and guides hairs to the cutting edges. The trimmer has three small combs for different lengths that hold hairs in place to ensure an even cut.

Electronic Post-it Note The Windoro is the first windowwashing robot. It polishes glass with four spinning microfiber pads and uses bumpers to find the edges of the surface. Eight permanent magnets hold its two halves onto panes.

Physical Apps TheO This eight-inch foam ball creates a virtual bowling alley. Users place a smartphone inside a four-inch-deep pocket in the ball. They load an app and roll the ball at a synced Wi-Fiready TV displaying the lane. As the ball rolls, the app monitors the phone's accelerometer to determine which pins will fall.

Native Union’s Electronic Post-it Note is something that allows you to leave a message personally and politely. With its built-in 256MB memory and a camera, the device can record a video message up to 3 minutes in length. It is built with a magnet too, thus the gadget would be easily adhered to fridges, cabinets or other places.

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GL10 Mobile Printer The portable GL10 mobile printer is equipped with a internal lithium battery and uses Zink smudge free printing technology to print 3 x 4 inch photos. Zink technology uses no ink and just requires special paper with cyan, yellow, and magenta dye crystals

Tape Scissor Combining two separate tools rightly in one, the Tape Scissor is a brilliant scissor with a built-in tape dispenser, which can not only save your space on table but saves your money in wallet.

embedded inside, to print your images, making it much less messy and hassle when on the move.

NuForce Air DAC Wireless System

Gerber Steady Multi-tool Gerber’s multi-tool doubles as a tripod for smartphones and pointand-shoots as heavy as 12 ounces.

Two three-inch rubber-tipped legs fold out to prop the tool upright.

Photographers can mount a camera with a standard tripod screw or a phone with a silicone suction cup that adheres to the phone’s surface.

NuForce’s wireless adapter transmits CD-quality audio. Users plug the transmitter into their music source, and it beams audio to a receiver attached to any stereo within 100 feet. Unlike Bluetooth, the system modulates its transmission to whichever frequency has room for high-bitrate files.

Petzl NAO Headlamp To save power, the NAO headlamp auto-adjusts depending on how far away the wearer is looking. A sensor on the front of the lamp monitors reflected light.

Based on how long it takes light to bounce back, a processor adjusts the width and brightness of the beam—from seven to 335 lumens.

Craftsman D-Handle Garden Spade Stepping on the head of a wet shovel to dig through tough clumps of dirt can land gardeners flat in the mud. For traction, Craftsman designers gave the D-Handle Garden Spade a perforated steel step, which provides users with a more stable place to put their feet.

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Genius DX-ECO Mouse The new cordless mouse from Genius draws its power from an ultracapacitor instead of a battery.

Rather than using chemicals to store energy, the ultracapacitor uses two carbon layers to create an electric field. The device can recharge up to 100,000 times—about 100 years of use.

Logitech Solar Keyboard The Logitech Solar Keyboard Folio case, which is designed to protect your iPad and also features a built in keyboard that connects to you device via Bluetooth.

The built in keyboard on the Logitech Solar Keyboard Folio is powered by solar cells, and it can apparently charge on indoor and outdoor light, according to Logitech, the keyboard will last up to two years on a complete charge. and change volume instantly – it’s perfect for watching a video or listening to music.

51 May 2012

Layering in winter is a necessity; in summer, it’s an art. Learn to master it and you’ll have interesting, eye-catching outfits all year round.

Layering for spring / summer can take the form of floating sheer layers for the ultimate in femininity, it can be present in heavier layers adjusted to reveal what’s underneath, or it can even go for broke in bold, sporty clashes of colour and texture. With the help of stylist and fashion guru Carla Loo we singled out three key ways to easily master layering in the warmer months.

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Add drama with a long sheer layer “Wearing sheer combined with dramatically shorter pieces underneath looks sexy yet whimsical,” says Carla Loo, making it easy to create “delicately simple outfits for the warmer days.” On the runway at Jil Sander, full feminine skirts created this effect to perfection. But if you want to invest in pieces that will extend to both day and night you can also opt for straighter-cut maxi skirts or dresses in sheer fabrics.

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Unbutton it Layers don’t have to be see-through to give a peek of what’s underneath. Anything that has buttons or zips up the front or sides can be used to create an adjustable level of layering. Try a shirt dress or button-up skirt kept open to the hips with another layer visible underneath. Carla adds that you can experiment with using whatever’s already at hand – try with your favourite shorts or miniskirt as the underlayer and get the most out of your existing wardrobe. You can even layer a fitted tunic dress under a button-up skirt for an interesting layered look.

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Go for bold While 2012 may be preoccupied with diaphanous layers and soft pastel hues, you can go a different route and layer up boldly. “Rag & Bone’s collection is one of my favorites as bold colors, unmatched blazers, bikini tops and masculine touches are played to,” says Carla Loo. Take inspiration from Rag & Bone and mix layers of bright silk with summer knits, lingerie and sporty tailoring.

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55 May 2012

Diane Kruger looked stunning wearing a Jaeger-LeCoultre vintage watch from 1900 at Met Costume Institute Gala in New York.

Ever since the 16th century, ladies’ watches have delighted in reinventing the rules of the game of seduction: exploring the full spectrum from invisible to dazzling and from concealment to revealment, while engaged in a perpetual quest to strike the perfect balance between beauty, refinement and telling the time.

Jaeger-LeCoultre has enriched this tradition by creating “secret” watches with covers, as well as swivelling and pivoting models, rings and pendants, covering a range of styles stretching from the purity of Art Deco to the most expressive floral motifs.

Radiating ultimate aesthetic appeal and supreme elegance, these creations unite the twin arts of exceptional watchmaking and fine jewellery. Such masterpieces could only be created in the workshops of the Manufacture that so fully masters the subtle intricacies of mechanical perfection and the most exquisitely delicate gem-setting techniques.

On her wrist: The ladies vintage wristwatch in yellow gold set with diamonds and rubies completed perfectly her look.

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Launch of the Cartier Tank Watch Collection at the Orangery, Kensington Palace Gardens On Thursday 19th April, Cartier UK celebrated the much anticipated launch of the Tank Anglaise, part of the iconic Cartier Tank collection. It was held at the Kensington Palace Orangery, a venue that aptly embodies the spirit of the Tank Anglaise – its British heritage, grandeur and elegance.

The Tank watch, Cartier’s most iconic timepiece since its birth in 1917, still remains one of its most prestigious and recognised pieces spanning the last century. Following in the footsteps of the Tank Américaine (1980) and the Tank Française (1996), the Tank Anglaise was a logical progression – a watch to correspond to each of the three historical temples of the Maison.

From the 1900s the Tank watch quickly became a popular accessory for those in the public eye. With many famous wearers of the Tank including Andy Warhol, Truman Capote and Marlene Dietrich, the Tank Anglaise takes its place in Cartier’s rich history.

As part of this continued history, Cartier UK was also pleased to welcome the ambassadors of the Tank Anglaise to this special occasion, who were exclusively photographed by David Bailey

57 May 2012

LOOK GOOD AND FEEL GREAT WITH EASYTONE APPAREL Worn by celebrities such as Eva Mendes, Helena Christensen and Kelly Brook, Reebokâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s SS12 EasyTone collection has introduced new designs to the apparel to give women an even greater array of curve-loving choices.

Pockets have been resized for further comfort and the unique placement of resistance technology hugs the back and the thighs. The SS12 collection also includes new cotton and poly spandex lines, with subtle details for women who want a more feminine look and feel, with textured ResisTone bands that create resistance as you move to tone upper body muscles.

New product lines include EasyTone Running Capri and Tank which feature reflective technology, textured bands and a design for maximum visibility, style and support when running and the new EasyTone Fitness Capri and Pant offering more gym-focused apparel.

The new EasyTone Double Layer Tank features a lightweight cotton PlayDry fabrication outer layer with a draw cord detail for a more flattering and comfortable look and feel.

The new EasyTone collection is available at all Reebok stores in the Middle East and leading sports retail partners.

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LF Markey Spring / Summer 2012

59 May 2012

FABERGÉ CELEBRATES THE OPENING OF ITS NEW YORK FLAGSHIP AND PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN To mark the US launch of Fabergé, and the opening of its first boutique in the country, located at 694 Madison Avenue, New York, the legendary master jeweller hosted an exclusive celebratory event in partnership with the New York Botanical Garden.

Guests were treated to Russian inspired cocktails and hors d'oeuvres at 620 Loft & Garden atop Rockefeller Center with breath-taking views of the New York skyline and a showcase of Fabergé's one-of-a-kind jewellery creations.

Attendees included: Fabergé Creative & Managing Director Katharina Flohr, Olivia Palermo, DJ Alexandra Richards, New York Botanical Garden Committee members Nathalie Kaplan, Cristina Cuomo, Dalia Oberlander, Gillian Hearst Simonds, Whitney Fairchild, Jennifer Creel, Natalie Leeds Leventhal, Kimberly Guilfoyle, Christian Leone, Ashley Platt amongst others.

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Proenza Schouler

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A/W '12 Accessorie s Look Book

63 May 2012

Memac Ogilvy & Mather collects 30 awards, including two Grand Prix at the 2012 Dubai Lynx Awards Memac Ogilvy & Mather picked up a total of 30 awards across their Dubai and Tunisia offices at the 2012 Dubai Lynx Awards. The night’s final earnings included two Grand Prix, 17 Gold, 4 Silver and 7 Bronze trophies.

Dubai’s ‘Sprite Cricket Stars’ campaign for Coca-Cola won two Grand Prix in the categories of Outdoor and Promo/Activation. The agencies created a cricket tournament modelled on the Cricket World Cup, turning humble construction workers into cricket stars. The series of trials, practices, group stages and playoffs ran over 6 months ending in finals at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. ‘Sprite Cricket Stars’ represented a total of 153,300 laborers from the UAE with over 42,000 entrants to the tournament and 6,000 fans who attended the finals.

Edmond Moutran, Chairman and CEO of Memac Ogilvy & Mather Holding voiced his pride towards the teams who achieved great results: “This is an outstanding accomplishment for the entire network who will continue to shine as it grows bigger by winning the awards in almost all categories and channels. I can’t describe my joy in receiving 30 trophies in the same night.”

Earth Hour 2012 marked at Kuwait Marriott Hotels

Just Falafel shortlisted 15 bright, inspirational candidates Just Falafel’s ‘Help Us Help You’ campaign was launched on January 16, 2012 tying together social media, creative arts and academic support through an innovative initiative via its facebook page. The campaign was open to students of any age, from any country applying for higher education or pursuing the arts to simply express in a 120-second video why they merit this scholarship. Voting was opened to the public and decided online by Just Falafel’s facebook fans who selected the top 100 videos by ‘liking’ and ‘sharing’ the selected short videos. From this, 15 entries were then shortlisted by a panel of judges, and the candidates were asked to submit an additional video in response to the subject: Should you win this scholarship, how would you pay it forward?”

This initiative launched by the region’s fastest growing fast-food chain, aims to introduce the notion of giving back to the community, resulting in a full circle of philanthropy - seen through the submitted videos of aspiring dreams. The winner will be announced on April 25, 2012 and awarded a full paid tuition scholarship for the duration of their degree. These videos are now available for public viewing and voting on the social network site until April 21, midnight Dubai time.

The JW Marriott Kuwait City hotel, Courtyard by Marriott Kuwait hotel and Arraya Ballroom participated in the Earth Hour - a global environmental awareness event organized on March 31st - to send a powerful message about environmental awareness and care for the planet. All three properties successfully observed Earth Hour by taking energy-saving measures for one full hour from 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm, further underscoring the company’s international commitment to environmental sustainability.

Numerous measures were taken such as turning off exterior signage lighting; dimming or turning off nonessential interior lighting, public areas and office lighting. In doing so, 377 kWh was saved at the Courtyard

by Marriott and Arraya ballroom and 1650 kWh at JW Marriott. Marriott guest’s participation in the initiative was optional through a letter which was sent to their rooms in addition to posters displayed in the hotel's lobby.

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iF award winners for 2012 have been announced - GROHE is once again a multiple award winner!

Six design awards for the bathroom faucet specialist

Five products and one concept from GROHE convinced the jurors of the iF International Forum Design this year. Apart from two faucets and three showers singled out for the coveted “iF product design award”, the company also won the “iF communication design” award for its latest exhibit at ISH, the world’s leading trade fair for the bathroom experience, building, energy, air-conditioning technology and renewable energies. “As we continue to maximise the potential of our products and our brand, we create new design universes and shape new trends,” says Paul Flowers, Senior Vice President Design at Grohe AG. “We are delighted to see our innovations and our high standards in terms of quality and functionality being recognised and rewarded. For us, winning an “iF award” is always an honour and an inspiration at the same time.”

‫إطالق سكاي نيوز عربية‬ ‫في متام الثامنة من مساء يوم (األحد املوافق ‪ 6‬مايو) بتوقيت دولة اإلمارات العربية املتحدة‪ ،‬انطلق بث احلي و‬ ‫املباشر ل "سكاي نيوز عربية"‪ ،‬القناة اإلخبارية العربية التي تنقل األخبار العاجلة مباشرة وعلى مدار الساعة‪،‬‬ ‫لتصل إلى أكثر من ‪ 50‬مليون منزل في منطقة الشرق األوسط وشمال أفريقيا‪.‬‬ ‫و"سكاي نيوز عربية" مشروع مشترك بني مؤسسة أبوظبي لالستثمار اإلعالمي ومؤسسة "بي سكاي بي"‬ ‫البريطانية الرائدة في خدمات التلفزيون املدفوعة‪ ،‬وهي توفر مقاربة جديدة ومختلفة للتغطية اإلخبارية في‬ ‫الوطن العربي‪.‬‬ ‫وتلتزم القناة باالستقاللية واحليادية في تقدمي األخبار‪ ،‬لتو ّفر ملشاهديها محتو ًى ال غنى عنه ‪ -‬من األخبار العاجلة‬ ‫إلى أخبار الرياضة‪ ،‬مرورا ً باألخبار االقتصادية والفنّية وثقافية‪ .‬وحتظى القناة بدعم جلن ٌة استشارية للتحرير تعتبر‬ ‫األولى من نوعها في املنطقة‪ ،‬لتضمن توازن ودقة وموضوعية تغطية "سكاي نيوز عربية" لألحداث واألخبار‪ .‬وتبث‬ ‫القناة من مق ّرها في أبوظبي‪ ،‬اجملهّ ز بأحدث تقنيات العصر‪ ،‬لتضيف "أفقا ً جديداً" في أسلوب التغطية اإلخبارية‬ ‫متعددة‪.‬‬ ‫منصات تقنية‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫من خالل ّ‬

‫وخدم ًة للجيل اجلديد الذي يتبنّى التقنيات احلديثة‪ ،‬أطلقت "سكاي نيوز عربية" تطبيقات خاصة باألجهزة‬ ‫احملمولة ‪ :‬آي باد‪ ،‬وآي فون‪ ،‬وبالك بيري وأندرويد‪ .‬وتشمل التطبيقات الرئيسة لقطات الفيديو احل ّية وأرشيف الصور‬ ‫منصات اإلعالم االجتماعي‪.‬‬ ‫اإلخبارية واخلرائط التفاعلية‪ ،‬إضافة إلى القدرة على التفاعل واملشاركة عبر ّ‬ ‫ومتّ اجناز موقع "سكاي نيوز عربية" االلكتروني‪ ،www.skynewsarabia.com ،‬الذي أطلقت نسخته التجريبية‬ ‫يضم مد ّونات احملررين واملذيعني واملراسلني وتعليقات تويتر‪ ،‬إضافة إلى‬ ‫‪ BETA‬في شهر فبراير املاضي ‪ ،‬فأصبح اآلن‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫إتاحة اجملال أمام املستخدمني لتفاعل والتعليق على األخبار أوال ً بأول‪.‬‬

‫د‪ .‬احمد الفضلي‪ :‬مرضى كرون ميكن أن ينعموا بحياة‬ ‫طبيعية من خالل التشخيص املبكر‬ ‫ان داء الكرون هو مرض التهاب االمعاء‪ ،‬مت رصده في الكويت بشكل‬ ‫متزايد خالل األعوام القليلة املاضية‪ .‬ويعد مرض التهاب األمعاء‬ ‫مصطلح عام ألمراض املعدة التي تسبب االلتهابات والتورم في‬ ‫اجلهاز الهضمي‪.‬‬ ‫واعراض داء كرون األكثر شيوعا ً تشمل تقلصات وآالم في البطن‬ ‫وفقدان الشهية وفقدان الوزن والتعب واإلسهال‪ .‬بالنسبة لبعض‬ ‫احلاالت األكثر قوة ميكن أن يعاني املرضى من مرور الدم في البراز‪،‬‬ ‫وشحوب الوجه واحلمى وآالم في املفاصل‪ ،‬فضال عن مشاكل في‬ ‫البشرة‪.‬‬ ‫وفي هذا الصدد يقول د‪ .‬احمد الفضلي‪" :‬كثير من الناس يشعرون‬ ‫باحلرج عن التحدث عن مشاكل في حركات أمعاءهم‪ ،‬ويبقون هذا‬ ‫املوضوع ألنفسهم"‪ ،‬مضيفا "بإمكان أن يكون هذا الكتمان هو‬ ‫السبب الرئيسي في عدم تعافيهم من هذا املرض"‪.‬‬ ‫ويشير دكتور الفضلي الى أنه في الواقع ليس هناك عالج دائم لهذا املرض إذ أنه احد األمراض املزمنة التي‬ ‫تستمر مدى احلياة‪ ،‬إال أن التشخيص املبكر ميكن أن يقلل من شدة وتواتر األعراض‪ ،‬وميكن أن يعطي املريض‬ ‫فرصة لعيش حياة طبيعية وعادية‪.‬‬ ‫واضاف دكتور الفضلي يستطيع هذا املرض ان يتطور وذلك في ظل الضغط النفسي الذي يولده اضطرار‬ ‫هؤوالء األشخاص الكتومني الى اكتشاف كل شيئ عن مرضهم وطرق عالجه من تلقاء أنفسهم‪ .‬أما من‬ ‫خالل استشارة مهنية طبية‪ ،‬يستطيع كل مريض احلصول على التوجيه الالزم للحفاظ على حياته وتقليل‬ ‫نسبة األلم قدر اإلمكان"‪.‬‬ ‫وميكن للتشخيص املبكر للمرض أن يساعد على جتنب احلاجة إلى جراحة‪ .‬وكلما تأخر الوقت في اكتشاف‬ ‫املرض‪ ،‬تتصاعد االحتماالت باحلصول على املزيد من االنتكاسات واجلراحة وهو االمر الذي قد يؤدي إلى زيارات‬ ‫متكررة الى املستشفى وباتالي زيادة في تكاليف الرعاية الصحية‪.‬‬ ‫عالج مرض كرون يتطلب تغييرا ً في منط احلياة‪ ،‬فضال عن بعض املساعدة من خالل األدوية‪ .‬ومن بني التغييرات‬ ‫األولى التي يجب القيام بها هي التقليل أو باالحرى اإلقالع الكامل عن التدخني‪ ،‬واتباع نظام غذائي صحي‬ ‫ال يشمل الكثير من األلياف أو الكثير من الدهون‪ ،‬والوجبات مع التقليل من كمية الطعام في كل وجبة‪.‬‬ ‫واختتم دكتور الفضلي‪" :‬كل مريض يحتاج إلى برنامج عالج شخصي خاص به‪ ،‬ولذلك ال تؤجل زيارة الطبيب‪.‬‬ ‫قم باتخاذ اإلجراءات اآلن‪ ،‬لتعيش في غد أفضل"‪.‬‬ ‫‪65‬‬ ‫‪May 2012‬‬

‫‪Founders of the ‘Our Shard Planet‬‬ ‫‪Motorcycle Adventures’ Share their‬‬ ‫‪thrilling stories over a cup of Star‬‬‫‪bucks coffee at AUK Diwan Book Club‬‬ ‫‪Coffee Chat Series‬‬

‫‪Starbucks and the Diwan Book Club hosted a successful‬‬ ‫‪Coffee Chat series last week at the AUK Starbucks Cof‬‬‫‪fee Shop. The event introduced the founders of the ‘Our‬‬ ‫‪Shared Planet Motorcycle Adventures’ blog, two daring‬‬ ‫‪Kuwaiti riders who have travelled around the world on‬‬ ‫‪their motorcycles. The two members, Ali Jafar Al-Bairami‬‬ ‫‪and Muhanad Hisham Al-Sultan shared their thrilling ex‬‬‫‪periences and adventures with members of the Diwan‬‬ ‫‪Book Club, Starbucks management team and customers.‬‬ ‫‪The motorbike enthusiasts have always had a strong pas‬‬‫‪sion for roaming around the globe on their motorcycles.‬‬ ‫‪Their dream was put into action in 2009 when they vis‬‬‫‪ited more than 17 countries in just 105 days. Their route‬‬ ‫‪started from Kuwait headed to China and finally ended in‬‬ ‫‪Canada. They then travelled all the way through Europe,‬‬ ‫‪finishing in Greece and finally returning back to Kuwait.‬‬ ‫‪At the Coffee Chat Series, they also shared news of their‬‬ ‫‪most recent accomplishment which involved travelling‬‬ ‫‪through seven countries in less than sixty days to reach‬‬ ‫‪Cape Town, South Africa.‬‬

HOMEWORK FOR GROWN UPS EVERYTHING YOU LEARNED AT SCHOOL... BUT CAN YOU REMEMBER?

2. What does the Blue Cross Charity provide aid to?

3. Where does a Hydrophyte plant live?

4. In the song "Rule Britannia" what is Britannia told to rule?

5. Which soccer side won four championships in a row with Johan Cruyff as boss?

6. All in the Family was a US spin off from which UK sitcom?

7. In which western classic did John Wayne play The Ringo Kid?

A robot is programmed to accept cool object bur reject hot objects. It accepts cookies but rejects fudge. It accepts copper but rejects aluminum.

Which of the following items will the robot accept and why?

Plastic bread letter Rubber butter telegram Books rod coffee Magazine reel tea HINT: The robot’s name is Spellman. rubber, books, butter, letter, coffee

1. In France all motorways begin with which letter of the alphabet?

Robotic Reasoning

ANSWERS: The robot accepts items that have double letters in the word:

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8. What is the qualification to be Father of the House in the House of

9. In music, which note is written on the bottom line of the treble clef?

10. The Copacabana beach is in which South American city?

11. Whose first No 1 single used the title of a novel by one of the Bronte sisters?

12. In which TV series did you meet the characters Egg, Milly, Anna and Miles?

13. How many years before Star Wars is the action of The Phantom Menace, 22, 32 or 42?

14. Which band became the most successful I 990s Scandinavian act on the US singles chart?

15. If you were an LLD what subject would you have studied?

The Fame Game

Some well-known people throughout history have been known by a single name. Galileo, for example. The first letter to six such names are given below along with a word associated with the activity that made the personality famous. Name each person 1. M_________art 2. C__________lover 3. C__________queen 4. C__________philosopher 5. T______________music 6. S____________strength ANSWERS: 1. Michelangelo , 2. Casanova, 3. Cleopatra, 4. Confucius, 5. Tschaikovsky, 6. Samson

Commons?

16. What was US President Lyndon johnson’s middle name?

17. Joe Royle and Mike Walker have both managed which soccer club?

18. In Coronation Street what type of pet was Mavis’s Beauty?

19. Which Napoleonic battle gave its name to a famous chicken dish?

20. In which decade of last century were BBC TV programmes first

JUMBLED WORDS A R A G E G T O R R P E D A N A P

Everton. 18 Budgie.19 Marengo. 20 1930s. janeiro. 11 Kate Bush. 12 This Ufe. 13 32. 14 Roxette. 15 Law. 16 Baines. 17 Death Us Do Part. 7 Stagecoach. 8 Longest serving MP. 9 E. 10 Rio de ANSWERS: 1 A. 2 Animals. 3 In water. 4 The waves. 5 Barcelona. 6 Till 66 www.citypageskuwait.com

D S I U T O O R D A B ANSWERS: GARAGE, REPORT, PANDA, STUDIO, BROAD

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You will be quick to assess situations and draw conclusions this month.

ARIES

(March 21 - April 19)

Uranus and Mercury are in your sign, ensuring that you'll busy and there will be plenty of change. This would be a good time to plan and think ahead, but don't make commitments just yet. A New Moon in the sign of Gemini will help you to connect with your extended family and people in your community. The New Moon will inspire you to improve communication and share your knowledge. You may spend more time

(April 20 - May 20)

This should be a positive time when you can confidently make your mark and be open to new opportunities. The only caution is that you might overindulge or spend beyond your means. Keep it real and don't become greedy. A May 5 Full Moon in Scorpio could be problematic. You might feel unbalanced and experience problems relating to others, especially if you're in a committed relationship. There will most likely be power struggles for a few days. Mars in Virgo this month will bring out a desire for romance and passion. You'll strive to achieve perfection.

(May 21 - June 20)

A New Moon on the cusp of your sign on May 20 will help you feel as if you've been given a fresh start. There will also be a Solar Eclipse whose effects may last for up to six months. Take time for reflection that day, and think about what you want to manifest in your life. Venus will be in your sign all month. This transit will help you attract the people and resources that you need. Venus turns retrograde on May 15. You may reevaluate your relationships and your values through the end of the month.

(June 21 - July 22)

CANCER

GEMINI

TAURUS

using social media or attending face-to-face meetings and gatherings.

Career matters could be stressful this month due to Mercury and Uranus traveling in Aries. You might have to deal with someone who's bossy and overbearing or a situation that's constantly changing.

Whatever occurs, you'll feel uneasy and anxious, and you may feel pushed into taking actions that make you feel uncomfortable. Pluto is still a transforming influence in the way you deal with people and relationships. A Full Moon in Scorpio on May 5 could cause some trouble with a person you love, but only temporarily. Mars in Virgo will bring out the desire to be of service in your community.

Horoscopes A May 5 Full Moon in your house of investments and other financial dealings urges you to put that invoice you've been holding in the mail. If you procrastinate, you might find it harder than you expect to collect (or pay) as Venus, the planet of money, turns retrograde on May 15. New financing could be at a premium. At the same time, the May 20 Solar Eclipse in your house of creativity finds you anxious to plunge into a new venture.

Although funds may appear to be scarce, persevere and they could appear from out of nowhere.

Mark Zuckerberg 14th May

Stevie Wonder 13th May

Cate Blanchett 14th May

There will be new opportunities regarding career matters this month

LEO

(July 23 - August 22)

with the Sun and Jupiter in Taurus and your sector of profession and reputation. You'll have to put in a lot of effort and be proactive if you want to make progress. You may be impatient, but it will be important to slow down and take care of details. A Full Moon in Scorpio on May 5 could create power struggles with a parent or in your home. The New Moon in Gemini on May 20 will help you build new friendships and associations and communicate better with the people around you.

Kylie Minogue 28th May

VIRGO

(August 23 - September 22)

Mars in your sign all month will give you the motivation and drive to get things done. You'll be highly organized and have strong determination. This would be a great time to plan projects in detail and lay the groundwork. The Sun and Jupiter in Taurus will help you in this process and bring the ability to relax more and enjoy the finer things in life. You might want to plan a vacation to a place where you can really unwind and get away from stress. Mercury moves to Taurus on May 9, helping you firm up your plans.

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George Clooney 6th May

LIBRA

Adele

5th May

Saturn retrograde in Libra all month will bring the feeling that you're in a rut and personally limited. However, you've been learning valuable lessons lately, so try to be patient if things don't always go your way. Mercury and Uranus will be in Aries and opposite your sign, and it could cause stress with a partner, if you have one. Compromise will be necessary. Venus is in Gemini all month, contributing to smooth relations with most of the other people in your life. There will be a strong need for rest and relaxation and a desire to travel with friends or a loved one.

(September 23 - October 22)

& Famous Birthdays

You'll be active and engaged with your friends or a group, and work

Jupiter in Taurus bring a desire to slow down and enjoy beauty and nature. However, you're so driven that you'll have to make an effort to relax and appreciate your surroundings or spend time with someone you love. The Full Moon in your sign on May 5 will bring out negativity

SCORPIO

organization, and any details that need to be addressed. The Sun and

(October 23 - November 21)

on projects with others. You will pitch in and take care of planning,

and a lack of confidence for about a month.

8th May

13th May

CAPRICORN

Robert Pattinson

You'll make plans to travel or improve your mind during this month.

You could be drawn to learning a new language, starting a blog, or going back to school. Whether you take a trip or pursue an interest, make sure there's an educational component. The Sun and Jupiter in Taurus will help you enjoy romance and love and relax with someone who interests you. Mercury and Uranus in Aries could be a disruptive influence when at home or dealing with family. Someone may act erratically or cause stress by rebelling. Constant change will be difficult to handle.

SAGITTARIUS

Enrique Iglesias

The most positive influence this month will be transiting Mercury and Uranus in Aries. These planets will bring out your playful, flirtatious side because they'll be moving in your sector of romance and creativity. There could be much change and inspiration in this area of your life. Venus is in Gemini all month, helping you get along well with your partner or the public. You might step back and reevaluate some of your relationships, however. A New Moon in Gemini and your relationship sector on May 20 will help you gain a new perspective over the coming months.

(December 22 - January 19)

2nd May

(November 22 - December 21)

David Beckham

Venus in Gemini and your romance sector will guarantee that you feel

current situation, whether or not you're in a relationship. A New Moon in Gemini on May 20 will be powerful and inspire you to improve your

Megan Fox

love life. The Sun and Jupiter in Taurus could bring tension and power

16th May

struggles at home or with a family member. A Full Moon in Scorpio

AQUARIUS

play with the affections of others. You'll give a lot of thought to your

(January 20 - February 18)

loved and appreciated. You could be flirtatious, though, so try not to

may bring a career crisis and the need to put in more effort.

Janet Jackson

Clint Eastwood 31st May

PISCES

16th May

(February 19 - March 20)

Neptune near your Ascendant will bring out your best qualities this month. You'll be intuitive and compassionate. You'll have creative vision but find it hard to focus and be productive. Venus in Gemini will challenge you to communicate clearly with family members to avoid misunderstandings. You'll need to be patient and kind to someone close. The New Moon in Gemini may herald a new start in this regard and a willingness to work on your differences. Mars in Virgo and your relationship sector could make you defensive and argumentative with your partner. Life will be easier if you don't take everything personally.

69 May 2012

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