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ISSUE 54, VOLUME 4, JUNE 2014 ART 71 ARTronauts and BHCK at REUSE 2014

BEAUTY 84 Advantages & Disadvantages of Perfumes and Colognes 86 New at Layla Harmony 88 Summer Skin Schedule

ENTERTAINMENT 98 June Movie Releases 101 Top Music Charts

INTERVIEW 16 Abdoulraouf AlWazzan 54 Khadijah Kamel AlHarmi 68 Thuraya Al-Baqasami 70 Brian Kenny 72 Rhonda McKenzie 78 Infusion - Patty Marotte 90 Hiba AlMansour 110 Sarah Al Enzi 122 Abdulla Ashkanani

KIDS 166 Kids Pages

FASHION 126 Fashion News 130 ZOUCH Fashion 134 A Grunge Affair 138 What's Trending This Summer?

FEATURE 20 What Amazing, Ridiculous, Complex Creatures We Are 22 Which Came First, The Chicken or The Egg?!

24 ‫الطريق نحو النجاح‬ 26 How Making Films or TV Series Comes to Life 28 You Don't Know What You've Got 'Till It's Gone!

30 Calling All Dads 32 Scientific Miracles of The Holy Quran 46 Getting Creative With The 3 "R"s 102 12 Great Father’s Day Movies to Enjoy with Dad

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50 Ramadan and Nutrition 52 Travelling This Summer?

FOOD

76 Nat Bakes... With Love

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36 Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) 39 ‫العالج الطبيعي‬ 40 Fathers - Integral to Healthy Families 44 "Theraphy?" But My Child is Still Young!

LITERATURE 100 Short Stories by Nadia AlHassan 104 Poetry by Nada Faris 105 Arabic Poetry by Tassnim 106 June 2014 Book Releases 108 The Upcoming Summer

NUTRITION 42 Soccer 58 Eat Healthy This Ramadan

REGULARS 78 Green in The City

60 One-On-One with Kinda AlFaris 64 Tea with T 66 City Guide 82 Nat 's Kitchen Tales... With Love 96 Know About Your Birthstone 107 CP Book Club by Nada Soliman 140 Events 154 Press

164 Say Cheez with CityPages 168 Horoscopes 170 Homework for GrownUps

TECHNOLOGY 114 Cool New Gadgets 116 TECH Updates & News

118 Bonus TECH Updates & News 120 ‫تطورات شركة أبل‬

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Dhari Al-Muhareb Editor-in-Chief

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We have made it to June, the mid-point of 2014, when all are looking forward for Ramadan and getting ready or already have started summer vacations. June is such an interesting month with so many things happening around that it made difficult for us to content with one theme and ignore the rest so we decided to cover as much around us as possible to provide you with the interesting aspects about all the main things.

The first theme which has been covered is with reference to ‘World Environment Day’ where my old friend Paul Turnbridge has come with a very special article on page 46 and it is a must read. It will provide us with all the information that how we can contribute in making our environment better. Our new team member Hamad J. AlKulaib, who has recently joined the CityPages team is also up to the task and in persistent manner and will be writing about the green world every month. His first article is available in this issue and will keep regularly promoting the green life.

Father’s day which is being celebrated on 15th June has also been specially focused in this issue and the CityPages team members have expressed their feelings and gratitude in the form of words for this precious relation. Our team member Abdulaziz Al-Khamis has brought for you the top twelve movies related to fathers on page 102.

As I mentioned in my opening line that Ramadan ‘The month of blessings’ is coming in June so special articles about this month are a must read in this issue. Although many articles are available in this issue but my favorite is Abdullah Shams AlDeen’s article ‘Scientific miracles of Quaran’. I will strongly recommend this article for our readers on page 32.

Last but not the least Foot Ball World Cup is also staring from 12th June and it is impossible to ignore such an event. While maintaining this fever CityPages Special focus on this event will provide you with the best and interesting writing about it. Our team member Sandra Bakhamian in her segment City Guide has brough for you Rio De Janeiro and in her illustration you can find Brazil.

Kinda AL-Faris’s segment ‘One –On-One with KInda’ is the bumper surprise of June issue. Who does not know Kuwait’s legend footballer Jassim Al Yaqoub. While making the fever rise interview of Jassim Al Yaqoub is most appropriate at this time of the year. We are honored to be the first magazine that was granted access to his museum. The entrance into it took us back to the memories of 1982 World Cup when Kuwait participated in the event.

Our New Segment Nat’s Kitchen tales… with love is another segment for international cuisine lovers. Every month you will have something amazing and different from the different parts of the world. The segment has kicked off this month with Brazilian food which you can enjoy while watching matches.

Our cover interview is with Hiba AlMansour from Kuwait’s major book stores ‘That Al Salasil’. She has in detail discussed the ‘Power of paper in the digital world’. A must read interview.

As always CityPages met with many interesting people during for this issue who are valued contributors in their respective fields. Abdulraouf Al-Wazzan is one of them. His contributions in Warba Insurance are really worth mentioning. We met with Abdulla Ashkanani the owner of Piel De Tore Kuwait on the occasion of their first anniversary. We have brought for you the details of Sara Al Enzi at the head quarter of Ooredoo telecom, previously known as Wataniya telecom. Meeting with Patty Marotte of Infusions was a very interesting and inspiring experience.

Thuraya Al- Baqsami’s interview is in fact a tribute to Sheaffer pens. Khadija Kamil a young Kuwaiti lady is helping people achieve their fitness goals.

There are so many other interesting regular feature and articles waiting for you inside. Let’s keep the fingers crossed and wait for the new soccer champs.

Jameel Arif General Manager & Editor

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Hello Our Beautiful Readers!

Dear CityPages Readers,

With the advent of June we are already at the verge of ending the first half of the year. Like work the heat

The World Cup season has commenced! This is

is also at its best. Actually this is the time of the year

the time when TV sets are sold out and people are

when we all need to sit back and carefully examine our new year’s resolutions. We need to check that where we have reached with the promises which

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we committed with ourselves at the start of the year. Take advantage of this full bloomed heat, stay

shopping for potato chips and popcorn instead of groceries. Go figure the fervor.

Our issue of course is dedicated to the season and

at home at just check the progress which we were

to celebrate in spirit of this I am interviewing the

supposed to do during the first 6 months of the

legendary Kuwaiti soccer player Jassim Yaqoub.

year.

What a truly kind and gentle man he is yet an icon.

Football World Cup is knocking at the door and

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your CityPages is bringing for you the interesting

Ramadan is at our door, and in this heat I think we

details about it. Other than the football you will

may be earning extra points this year. I hope that

find so many interesting things in the June issue

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which are not only worth reading but also worth remembering. I can assure you that you will enjoy reading the special articles which we have brought for you with reference to Father’s day as well.

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I will not disclose all the secrets of June issue as I

everyone takes care of themselves in this energy sapping heat wave that has hit Kuwait.

Finally, to all you wonderful fathers out there, what a lovely job you’re doing Happy Fathers Day!

know that the suspense always creates interest.

Grab your copy today and enjoy the read and as usual keep us posted with valued feedback.

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by: Abdalla AlMuzaini

From passion to success, Abdulraouf Al-Wazzan was determined to excel with everything he worked on. Quitting was never a given option to Abdulraouf, and that was forced to his strength of mind since childhood.

Kuwait was going through a reconstruction phase to fix all the destructions that occurred during the Iraqi invasion. New Infrastructure was being built in the country and part of the reconstruction was the introduction of the Internet to Kuwait in 1995. The Internet was something new to the people, where people still didn’t know what is Internet, and what is the difference between the internet and a computer! That to Abdulraouf was “eye-catching!” and set him off to the beginning of his journey….

At the age of 18, the starting point of his passion flickered upon Abdulraouf’ s eyes when the English teacher assigned an essay to be written, and one of his class mates submitted his essay ‘Printed on Paper.’ This was an illuminating realization, which resulted in Abdulraouf Al-Wazzan’s personal feeling of elation and wonder! It was right there shining before Abdulraouf’s eyes like a pot of gold, and he knew what he wanted… He wanted a computer. Al-Wazzan not just only wanted to do all his essays on the computer, but all College marketing campaigns as well. His wish came true when Abdulraouf’s father got him his first Personal Computer.

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Through this PC, Abdulraouf Al-Wazzan’s exploration started to get deeper, leading him to work on Microsoft Front Page, and Photoshop. The “First Online Magazine in Kuwait” – was created

by Al-Wazzan and his friend Waleed Bandar. Abdulraouf knew that there was so much to learn and discover from the Personal Computer and positioned his complete focus towards the field of Information Technology (IT). “IRC Club” was the first Internet Café to open by Abdulraouf Al-Wazzan and his family in 1997 using DSL, unlike other Internet Cafés who were still using Dial Up. At the “IRC Club” is where Abdulraouf learnt all about technical Networking.

From that spark of wonder, to a passion, Abdulraouf wanted more….

A greater and bigger career, leading him to pursuing his education at The Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET) granting him a Diploma in Computer Programming.

After leaving PAAET in the year 2000, Abdulraouf Al-Wazzan went job hunting. At that time, anyone who wanted to work must have a permission letter from the military, which Abdulraouf didn’t have.

This was a struggle to Abdulraouf as he wanted to work but the letter of approval was his only prerequisite. With no other choice, Abdulraouf applied to serve the Kuwaiti army, but was requested to serve an additional year as he was late in joining. Finding a way around it, Abdulraouf Al-Wazzan joined the Kuwaiti Air Force as a volunteer with minimum condition of five years to serve. The reason

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of him joining the Air Force was not for the love of flying but for the mere fact that there was an open vacancy for a position as an IT Network Administrator. Al-Wazzan took up this role for a period of four years till he got promoted to become the IT Team Leader at the Kuwaiti Air Force. As the IT Team Leader, Abdulraouf developed a new version of the HR System; added at least 60% of new features, automated the process, and made it paperless which was a ‘time-cutter’ and resulted in an increase in efficiency.

Respective of the minimum requirement to serve for five years as a volunteer, Abdulraouf Al-Wazzan continued serving for a total period of eight years.

Eight years of active contribution, Abdulraouf realized it was time for him to spread his wings and fly away. It was essential to Al-Wazzan to continue his path of learning more about IT, taking more tasks and responsibilities, and reaching to hire positions with better job offers. Abdulraouf is back again with his job hunting, and after three months of 18

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searching, Al-Wazzan finally gets a call for a job interview.

In 2008, Abdulraouf Al-Wazzan officially joins ZAIN IT Department as a Data Base Administrator (DBA). Within his year and a half at ZAIN full of IT responsibilities, AlWazzan was involved in six main critical, major enterprise, and successful IT Projects: • The new numbering plan of adding the 8th digit to the ZAIN phone numbers (which impacted entire Kuwait’s users of ZAIN) as a Project Technical Team Member.

• The Archiving System as a Project Manager.

• The initiator and owner of the project to standardize ZAIN user’s access.

• The upgrade of the Client Relation Management for Telecommunication Business Solution (TABS) as the User Acceptance Test (UAT) owner.

• The upgrade of the E-Business Website as

the Infrastructure owner.

• The Data Warehouse project as the Infrastructure owner.

Driven by determination and goals of leadership, is when Abdulraouf decided to look into something greater and shift from the technical IT routine, to the course of IT Management. Of course, like any father is, Al-Wazzan’s father was concerned about Abdulraouf’s decision; as he was leaving a huge enterprise sized company such as ZAIN and going to the Insurance industry which was very uncommon. Stubborn and committed to his goals as he was, Al-Wazzan had already taken his decision to move to Warba Insurance where he had already been offered a managerial position.

Warba Insurance at that time had a vision of restructuring its IT department and business solutions, and that’s when Abdulraouf joined to lead and deliver this vision to reality. Proving himself to the management

of Warba, Al-Wazzan was immediately promoted as the IT Manager, and by 2011, Warba Insurance officially had a fullfledged IT infrastructure, highest of its kind where no other Insurance businesses has today. With the planning, Al-Wazzan and his technical decisions, managed to save 60% of cost and this was such a great and successful achievement that it got published as a Regional Case Study

by Microsoft, and could be read on www. microsoft.com

Subsequently, Abdulraouf Al-Wazzan engaged his heavy experience of his Photoshop with his daily activities to market Warba Insurance in the Kuwaiti market.

Successfully, Al-Wazzan played a key role in the rebranding of Warba Insurance’s corporate identity, and initiated the Social Media campaigns in 2011. Because of Abdulraouf’s hard work, commitments and achievements, Al-Wazzan got promoted to Assistant General Manager (AGM) responsible for the IT and Marketing department.

which is taking place as IT has become the backbone of the business.

The question is how he did it… How did Abdulraouf Al-Wazzan take on Warba Insurance back in 2009 where IT was still in its early stages, to where it is today, almost 100% IT driven, cost saving, and a money making entity? Abdulraouf explained, “IT Managers should map themselves to the business goals of the decision makers. It is simply a negotiation to convince the management to invest in IT in order to achieve the Objective, Mission, and Vision of the company.”

Today, Warba Insurance is the first Insurance Company to start social media, and became the leaders in the Insurance sector in comparison to their competitors who also started to rebrand to keep up with Warba.

After his passion-able career jumps from the Internet Café to the Kuwaiti Air force and from ZAIN to Warba Insurance, I needed to know, did Abdulraouf Al-Wazzan finally reach his goals reaching to a top level executive and becoming well known in the IT industry? He simply smiled back at me and said “Abdalla, IT was a passion which started back in 1994, and today I have reached to an AGM position but that is not enough for me; you see, you can be a CEO but still be an employee. I would say that reaching my optimal goal is becoming a business owner of my own, as my dream is clear for me now… There is a lack of understanding towards the importance of IT, and would like to start a firm focused on IT consultancy & Management to help serve the Kuwaiti market.”

By the year 2015, it is predicted that, Warba Insurance will be saving enormous operational costs due to the automation

Abdulraouf is finally practicing what he’s been preaching for years, and is looking to make Kuwait a better place, using IT.

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he ground is heart-stoppingly far away. Our amygdala recognises clear and present danger, heartbeat increases by a factor of three, blood pressure rockets, saliva seems to just not be there any more and the urge to really be somewhere else is almost overmastering. We are almost literally scared to death, experiencing massive surges of adrenalin, noradrenalin and growth hormone.

In milliseconds, our hypothalamus pumps corticotropin-releasing hormone, triggering the pituitary to pump out adrenocorticotropin which in turn persuades the adrenal glands near our kidneys to start producing cortisol. Paraphrasing the above, after a very short time our adrenals feel like a couple of squeezed oranges as adrenalin rushes headlong into our bloodstream. Breathing is short, hard and fast as blood pumps manically. If you're old enough to remember, your whole body feels as if it's the starship Enterprise, shields at ten per cent, fending off an all-out Klingon attack.

"She cannae take much more, Captain!" ...There's not much point in diverting precious energy for digesting when every joule might be needed just to survive. Pupils dilate, increasing movement perception, to see into the shadows where the bogeymen hide....

No, you haven't inadvertently slipped into a parallel universe and there won't be a test tomorrow on the biology of fear.

We are, of course, talking about skydiving. About to leap heedlessly from an aircraft and experience an acceleration of almost ten metres per second per second meaning that we get to go really, really quickly. Mother Earth rushes to embrace us. Awfully fast. For all the adrenalin junkies, anybody who is reading this who can remember their first jump, I'd bet money that you're smiling right now. Whether or not we decide to jump out of the aeroplane depends upon our overcoming the entirely natural fear of dying horribly, but... why bother? What is it that motivates otherwise quite normal, well-balanced people to override a perfectly reasonable natural protection mechanism?

Because we like it. That's why.

This cascade of biochemical changes as a result of perceived risk is, I am told, experienced as high arousal together with unpleasant anxiety, which seems to be a little bit paradoxical. So, we ask ourselves again, the question is not whether we would go parachuting, but why? Even if we could conjure an answer, it ain't quite as simple as "we like it." A wilderness camper might grab a baseball bat to chase away a bear intent on foraging but the same guy with the baseball bat is afraid to stand up to his boss, both activities being fraught with danger but of two very different kinds. To paraphrase Orwell, all risk is not created equal. Research seems to indicate that we subject ourselves to quite a number of risk-taking activities of various kinds and, what a surprise, our risk-taking behaviour is governed by our genetics.

Freud would have said "when in doubt, blame the mother", in our day we'd argue "when in doubt, blame the gene", which, if we think about it, is another way of saying exactly the same thing. If we stay with Uncle Sigmund for a moment longer, he might have told us in those soothing sessions on his leather couch that our risk-taking behaviour was illogical, beyond reason and we should stop it immediately since we obviously have suicidal tendencies. Hedge fund managers and other fledgling wolves of Wall Street, please take note.

You'll no doubt be relieved to hear that we've come a long way since Sigmund's sofa and I think you've

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read enough amateur shrink-speak for one day.

When I was a child, my mother used to remind me with monotonous regularity that 'curiosity killed the cat'. Perhaps she meant only to discourage me from stealing the car before I was tall enough to see over the steering wheel. Maddeningly, she then took me to the library where I borrowed books whose titles began with "The Adventures Of...", which positively encouraged me to undertake derring-do, rescue a few distressed damsels, single-handedly fight my way through squadrons of bad guys and generally place myself in harm's way to the general approbation of all and sundry.

In other words, she gave with one hand and took away with the other. I don't think she liked me very much. It didn't really dampen my enthusiasm for dangerous behaviour, maternal wrath or feline homicide notwithstanding and over the years I've been involved in more than a few squeezed oranges moments. See above if you've forgotten.

It's fortunate, however, that as we get older, our risk perception skills get better and the increased information flow that we enjoy in our, let's say, maturer years, tends to discourage us from doing stuff which, let's be honest, is batshit crazy. I no longer duck under the barrier when the ski run says it's closed - they didn't really mean it, it looked OK from the bottom - besides which, the piste is absolutely empty. It's only when you get halfway down, notice that it's steep and impossibly gnarly, covered in sheet ice and the bumps are the size of Buicks, that you realise that they might have had a point in closing it after all.

Being now retired, sort of, you might therefore imagine me to be a benevolently becardiganed, avuncular figure gently pottering among the geraniums, days of risk and adventure being no more than a distant memory. To all my friends who are reading this, please stop howling immediately.

I recently took up a new sport, scuba diving, cavorting with the fishes, dolphins, turtles and so forth on the ocean floor. Once you've mastered the art of neutral buoyancy so you stop bouncing up and down like a demented trampolinist, the wonders of the deep unroll before your eyes like a magic carpet. Strange creatures, some with teeth, glide effortlessly past. Octopi do what they do - it really is quite hard to explain how the eightfold synchrony actually works. Fantastic fish painted like rainbows graze in the coral. Sometimes, they might even have a friendly nibble on your wetsuit, which can be a little bit unnerving. There are a couple of downsides, touching really is a no-no because stingy thingies can put you in hospital.

Also, you do rather have to know what you're doing in tight spaces and, moreover, have to be able to hang about for extended periods with heavy weights. It's like the gym, but wetter. A while back, after a three day diving trip to the Red Sea, I trudged wearily out of the airport, flapping an exhausted hand to a kindly taxi driver and feeling a bit, well, elderly, to be honest. My joints hurt and I momentarily cursed Jacques Cousteau for not inventing scuba gear that weighs on land in excess of twenty-five kilograms, which felt to me a bit like carrying my mother-in-law out of the surf. Fortunately, I have no pictures of my knees momentarily giving way as I hauled my hippopotamine carcass out of the forgiving water on to the beach, gravitationally challenged, cutting my foot on shard-sharp shingle in the process, being gently helped landward by a muscular Swiss instructor. Archimedes did have a point; history does not relate whether he himself was helped out of his bath by a muscular Greek slave who omitted to clothe his master before he ran manically into the street, thereby subjecting him to the catcalls

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and hissing of the local citizenry to whom his discoveries meant little.

So, why have you been subjected to my little adventure diary?

Because it illustrates a point. We don't stop taking the odd risk just because we've left childhood behind. It's actually quite good for us, as it happens, in small doses, a bit like exercise. Now, please don't for a moment imagine that you should suggest to your grandchildren that what you'd really like for your seventy-fifth birthday is a course of skydiving lessons or a bungee jump. And, if your bowels turn to water at the thought of doing something which might kill you, for "risk" read "exercise". Standing up is better than sitting down. Take a walk - you'll get all the adrenalin rush you need trying to cross the road in this country. If you're a corporate drone, you might make them buy you a stand-up desk. Churchill and Hemingway both had one, both risking varicose veins and coronary atherosclerosis.

There's a growing body of medical evidence that asserts that hours of uninterrupted sitting can be surprisingly bad for your health but standing is a bit risky too. If you own the company, you could even get yourself the ultimate in work-life multitasking, a treadmill desk.

Now, these will serve several purposes. One being that you have to actually walk to go nowhere - a bit like this story, really - and simultaneously type on your laptop which is just out of reach and is actually hazardous because you can't get the positioning software right in the brain and you might well fall...oh, dear, it's all getting very complicated and dangerous. Apparently, you can get one that simulates snowboarding as well. See - instant adrenalin rush, right there at work. Just like skydiving really.

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Which came first, the Chicken or the Egg?!

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he saying goes that “Behind every great man there’s a great woman”.

We have heard it over and over again; a phrase that is certainly much older than the Women's Movement of the 1960s. Yes! We have heard it a million times throughout the decades, believed in it and used it in many situations.

But have we really thought about its origin?

How exactly did we come to believe it and make it a “universal truth”?

The meaning of the saying clearly declares that a great/successful man wouldn’t be so without support from the woman in his life.

Well, my question to all women and to myself is: would a woman be supportive of an unsupportive or a mistreating man? Would she feed his ambitions, inspire him to take risks, provide him with self-confidence? I answered NO! And would a man be good to a woman who always demean his aspiration and mock his vision? The answer is again, NO! The question thus arises, which came first: the chicken or the egg? X that can't come without Y, or Y that can't come without X? Regardless of the sex, man or woman, I believe any human would never give a genuine smile to a hurtful face, present a

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

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helping hand to biting teeth, stand behind someone else to support his success if they know for sure that, if the tables are turned, the other person wouldn’t do exactly the same. It is not a question of giving and caring, it is human nature which drives us all; men and women.

Giving it the slightest thought, we should come to realize that while some facts need to be altered, there are definitely new facts that we need to derive from the existing ones: there has to be a saying “Behind every great woman there’s a great man”, and “Behind every unsuccessful man there’s an unsuccessful woman”... and so on.

Let’s be fair and think it over before we merely repeat it!

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‫الطريقنحوالنجاح‬

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‫النفس تحب النجاح في حياتها سواء على‬ ‫الصعيد الشخصي أو الوظيفي أو المالي أو‬ ‫جميع جوانب الحياة‪ .‬للنجاح لذة جميلة من‬ ‫اعتاد عليه ال يمكنه التخلي عنه‪ ،‬فتراه يقفز‬ ‫من قمة الى قمة ليحقق النجاح الذي اعتاد عليه وأصبح اسلوب حياته‪.‬‬ ‫في تجربة بسيطة مع مجموعة من المتدربين في احدى دوراتي‪ ،‬اخترت شخصين‬ ‫واخرجتهم من القاعة‪ ،‬أغلقنا عين أحدهم الذي عليه أن يصل لمكان جلوسه وهو‬ ‫يتلقى توجيهات الشخص اآلخر‪ ،‬دون علمهم ما سيجري داخل القاعة‪ ،‬و المتدربين‬ ‫في داخل القاعة عليهم تشتيت تركيز ذلك الشخص والعمل على عكس توجيهات‬ ‫الشخص المساعد‪ .‬وحين دخل الشخص للقاعة توقع أن يستمع فقط لتوجيهات‬ ‫الصديق المساعد‪ ،‬لكنه تفاجأ بازعاج في القاعة مما أدى لتعثره وتغيير طريقه‪،‬‬ ‫والشخص المساعد توقف عن التوجيهات فور سماع اإلزعاج‪ ،‬لكنه تدارك الموقف‬ ‫قبل سقوط صديقه فأعاد توجيهه حتى وصل لمكانه الصحيح‪.‬‬ ‫الفكرة من هذا التمرين ليست بإزعاج الشخص أو احداث الفوضى‪ ،‬بل هي فكرة‬ ‫أرغب بتوصيلها لمن حولي‪ ،‬وهي أنك حين تضع أولى خطواتك نحو النجاح لتحقق‬ ‫هدفك‪ ،‬ستواجه تحديات الحياة أو يتوجه لك المحبطين والمزعجين ( ليشلوا)‬ ‫حركتك أو يعيقوا تواصلك‪ ،‬فهدفهم تعطيلك وغايتهم فشلك‪ ،‬انتبه أن توجه‬ ‫تركيزك لهم فقط تجاههلهم‪.‬‬ ‫بعد أيام من أدائي لهذا التمرين تعرضت لموقف مشابه حين بدأت بتحقيق هدف‬ ‫جديد‪ ،‬ابتسمت وقلت هذا هو التمرين وحان التطبيق‪ ،‬وفع ً‬ ‫ال تجاهلت ما حدث‬ ‫وكأنه شيء لم يحدث وفع ً‬ ‫ال انتهى الموقف ونجحت في التمرين‪.‬‬

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How Making Film or Tv Series Comes To Life Available online on Pinterest.com

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ince I’ve been back in Kuwait, I’ve had the opportunity to work alongside Kuwait’s award-winning film director and producer Walid Al-Awadi as he films a mini-series.

I’ve watched and learned what it takes to bring a film or television series come to life.

It’s not easy and takes a lot of discipline, plus a team you can count on around you. Here’s how it happens…

Development:It all starts with an idea. Mind you, that idea can take years to come to fruition. You’ll have to make your idea come to life with a proper script. Script writing is a skill, so be prepared to spend the time working on your writing or finding a capable scriptwriter. Be prepared for numerous edits and rewrites. You’ll have to think about character development and the story you will tell. When you think you are done, you aren’t. You’ll rewrite again and again; and that’s only part of development. Unless you will be spending your own money to make the feature, you’ll have to pitch your idea successfully to convince someone to spend money to take it to the next step.

Pre-Production:Ok, so now you have the script and financing, you’ll need to start getting the production together. This is a critical time and can take months. It is essential to make sure everyone has the same vision for the end product. You’ll be creating story boards, production boards, setting the budget, getting your team together: executive producer, director, producer, editor, and camera department (director of photography, lighting and sound crew, and the like). Now is also the time to start casting actors, finding costume and set designers, makeup artists, and scouting locations for filming. Your producer will also handle things

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like securing equipment, transportation, comes to life. catering, and so many other details. You will also start sequencing where and how you will film your story. You will outline everything, Distribution:Ok, so you have the film made, you must also find a distribution channel and yes, do more rewrites. otherwise, no one will ever see it. Not everyone will jump at the chance, so you will Filming:The time this takes depends on have to knock on many doors. Some might what is the length of program or film you open, close, then open; it takes patience and are creating. The days are long and you’ll good negotiation. Once you have agreed be working hard. It can takes hours to film with the distributor about where/when it will just one scene, and it might not even make it air, and who will retain the rights, you start into the final version. All actors are different the publicity phase of promoting your work and you’ll have to manage what happens on before, during, and after it is shown. set, in addition to the actual filming. Is the lighting right, is the sound clear, did you get Then, your next idea hits you, and you start the right shot? Oh and you’ll probably rewrite all over again. some things along the way.

Post-Production:This process connects everything together, putting the film together from the footage. This requires editing, sound, special effects, color correction and money, lots of money. This is where it all

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You Don’t Know What You’ve Got ‘Til It’s Gone!

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ver since I started thinking about writing something for Fathers’ Day, a tune has been going over and over in my mind. Most readers may be too young to remember the classic by Joni Mitchell entitled “Big Yellow Taxi” but please check it out online if you want a retro musical treat. Anyway, the lyric which repeats in my head resonates “Don’t it always seem to go that you don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone” which, I guess, is where I claim my association with Fathers’ Day. Let me explain…

My father was born in England in 1915. He grew up in a very different world to the one in which we live today … few cars; no television; taking a weekly bath in a large tin tub on the kitchen floor, sharing the bathwater with the rest of the family; none of the modern kitchen gadgetry yet invented. He lived through an era 28

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of great change! He had worked in the offices at GWR (Great Western Railway) which was one of the earliest of the pre-nationalised UK railway companies, until the onset of World War 2. He served his country as an officer in the Royal Artillery regiment and, after the war, remained in military service and met my mother at a T.A. camp at which he was Adjutant. By the time I arrived in 1958, he had married, had a daughter, been moved to several postings (with family in tow) and had finally been assigned a permanent position in the Ministry of Defense in London’s Whitehall.

My father was a traditional man with oldfashioned values. For example, he would never even go shopping without wearing collar, tie and jacket! It was his belief that his role was to be the provider for the family, and he achieved that well. We were never

financially wealthy, but we were comfortable and never lacked for anything we needed. Yet we were rich in so many other ways … my sister and I grew up in a loving home. Our parents were there whenever we needed them; they spent time with us – reading to us when we were little, and teaching us the basics before providing us with the best-possible education. They taught us to be independent, yet never stopped loving and supporting us – even when we thought we knew better and did things against their advice or wishes.

Yet I haven’t really celebrated Fathers’ Day since my father died some 20 years ago – not because I don’t love, respect and appreciate what my father did for me, but because I don’t really want to think about him not being here any longer. What would I not give to have him back even for just one week?

Of course I have many wonderful memories and a whole heap of photos (some of which are reproduced here) and, when I get together with my mother and sister, we still remember some of the daft things dad used to do to make us laugh. My father was strict and serious when it was needed, but he was also a good judge, a fair man and a great source of fun and laughter. Ours was a happy home.

I think it was around 8 years before he died that my father developed Alzheimer’s Disease. Since retiring from work, he and mum had started to enjoy their leisurely new life. They had moved away from London to a new home in a beautiful part of England, and had travelled for some lovely holidays together, and my father spent a lot of his time creating his beloved gardens. But then he became more absent-minded and his character seemed to change. At first, we thought it was just dementure … but the progression to Alzheimer’s was unfairly rapid and unexpected. Communication became difficult and often, when I visited, he did not even know who I was. It was like my father was there….but he wasn’t really my father….he was not the man any of us knew. Even now – 20 years on – I get upset when I think back to those awful last years. He deserved better!

His ultimate death was a release for him. As a typically generous gesture, at the onset of the disease, my father had agreed that upon his death he would donate his brain for medical research to St. Mary’s Hospital in London, where they lead the research into cures that will benefit future Alzheimer’s sufferers. By this act, he left his final footprint.

This has been a very personal account which, at times, has been difficult to write.

But why should I be surprised by that? After all, our fathers are personal to each of us. We all have unique memories and relationships with our family members, and we need to hold on to those.

I loved my father (and still do) but it wasn’t until he was no longer around that I realized just how much he meant to me. I now know that I didn’t appreciate him enough when he was alive; I now know that there are so many conversations we should have had, but never did; and I know now that I will never again have the opportunities I once had to just be with him.

Most of you will be able to value the presence of your fathers right now, and I urge you not to let any opportunity slip past. Take it from someone who knows from experience … you really don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone!

(Written in memory of Major Victor R. Tunbridge – a true Gentleman, and a Gentle Man.) June, 2014

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Calling All Dads: You Matter Too!

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rowing up in the Middle East, moms are always seen as the anchor of the house, the most significant figure, the caring one, the one person you turn to when things go wrong and the one who puts every ones needs first and hers at the bottom. Of course this is all true (especially in my mother’s case!) but what about all the great fathers out there too?

In our house we were always puzzled by the notorious Mother’s day celebrated in March and so we decided to call it Family day. That is until my sister and I moved to the US and realized that there are two days equally important, a day to celebrate your mom and another one dedicated to your dad in June!

For the longest time, mothers have been revered, respected, and admired. After all, we moms, go through 9 months of pregnancy (which I found were actually 10 when I was pregnant but that's a whole different story for another article), changes in our bodies physically and emotionally, labor, delivery, breastfeeding, child rearing, giving up our careers and all the other sacrifices we make to be mothers. But wait a second; right by our sides are men, who have equally gone through many changes to be fathers too, to hold our hands through it all and those little hands of our children too. Most of what we as moms go through would not be possible if it wasn't for the wonderful husbands standing beside us each step of the way. These husbands are the wonderful fathers to our kids who so lovingly take care of many of parenthood’s many responsibilities too.

To all the dads out there, as we celebrate you on your special day, let me remind you as to why you matter and how important your presence is to your family: 1.Dads play an important role in children’s development from birth all the way through adulthood. Research has shown that children with involved fathers do better socially and academically than kids with no relationship (or a distant relationship) with their fathers. According to a study done at the University of Illinois, children

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with fathers who take the time to ask about what they learned at school and their dayto-day social activities and relationships do better in school than kids whose dads do not provide that kind of interest or input.

2.Dads and their boys: Fathers play an important role in their son’s lives as they model to them what it is like to be a man, how to be responsible, caring and how to be a loving husband and a good father.

According to Christine Langlois, author of “Raising Great Kids”, boys who grow up with involved dads are less likely to get in trouble with the law as they get older.

3.Dads and their daughters: Fathers play a very important role in their daughters’ lives.

Daughters who have a strong and healthy relationship with their dads tend to be more confident and self assured, independent and confident. Also studies show that girls who have a strong bond with their fathers tend to have less mental health problems later in life. Another important role for fathers when it comes to their daughters is the example they set for them in regards to men (i.e. husbands).

4.Dads bring on the adventure!: Many moms are cautious when it comes to their kids being adventurous, erring on the side of caution and some times discouraging their kids of partaking in certain activities according to Langlois. Dads on the other hand tend

Available online on Pinterest.com to believe that their kids are physically able which leads to children overcoming challenges and therefore having a higher self esteem. Simple things like asking your kids what they learned at school that day, reading to them, asking about their dayto-day activities can lead to kids being more academically successful. When a dad exhibits a commitment to his family, he models a responsible behavior to his own children. Also, children with supportive fathers, usually have less problems and are better able to get along with others and have better control over their emotions.

There you have it Dads! You matter too just as much as any mom out there. Moms do put in a lot of hard work and oh so much love to their families, but so do you, and you ROCK at it! So, to all the wonderfully involved and supportive fathers out there, Happy Father’s Day to you all! May you continue to support your spouses and your families, build wonderfully strong relationships with them and reap the benefits of all the hard work. And to the two most amazing dads in my life, my dad and my kids’ dad, thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your hard work, Happy Father’s Day you two!

“Blessed indeed is the man who hears many gentle voices call him father!” By Lydia Child.

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Scientific Miracles of The Holy Quran Available online on Pinterest.com Sahih International Then He directed Himself to the heaven while it was smoke and said to it and to the earth, "Come [into being], willingly or by compulsion." They said, "We have come willingly."

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t is only natural that on the month where the Quran was revealed, that it should take center stage in the minds and inhabiting the consciousness of its believers. Darting through it cover to cover void of real meaning most likely defies the purpose. A diligent pondering of simply a few of the Quran’s verses concerning everything that consists in our metaphysical universe can be just as fruitful.

A new star forming out of a cloud of gas and dust (nebula), which is one of the remnants of the ‘smoke’ that was the origin of the whole universe. (The Space Atlas, Heather and Henbest, p. 50.)

Ramadan has always been a month of invigorating spiritual, physical and mental replenishment. Yes, a heightened sense of moral awareness tends to wash over some while tiny seeds of empathy begin to sprout in the hearts of others. Some people you might know appear facially unrecognizable, a sudden alteration in personality and perhaps some genuine “Ramadan Resolutions” towards battling ones inner destructive desires. So let us attempt to enhance the blissful energy by reflecting on several of scientific statements in the Quran.

Allah (SWT) states in the Quran: (21:30)

More than 1,400 years ago in what was a backwater of civilization in the deserts of Arabia, an illiterate Arab produces scientific statements that scientists discovered just yesterday, relatively speaking, all while doing so in a linguistically superior form to any known Arabic text. People at the time were devoid of science, there were no telescopes, microscopes or anything even close to powerful technology we have today. Conceptions of nature and the universe were based on superstition and myth. Arabs believed the earth was flat and that mountains supported the sky above.

Within this backdrop, the Quran was revealed containing many scientific facts on topics ranging from the origins of the universe to remarkably accurate descriptions of each stage of human embryonic development.

Many of these facts could not be fully appreciated at the time, only recently have we as a species developed the technological means to marvel on its accuracies.

The Origins of The Universe and Its Expansion The science of modern cosmology, observational and theoretical, clearly indicates that, at one point in time, the whole universe was nothing but a cloud of hot dense smoke. This is one of the undisputed principles of modern cosmology. Scientists now can observe new stars forming out of the remnants of that ‘smoke’.

Allah (SWT) states in the Quran: (41:11)

The illuminating stars we see at night were, just as was the whole universe, in that ‘smoke’ material. Because the earth and the heavens above (the sun, the moon, stars, planets, galaxies, etc.) have been formed from this same ‘smoke,’ we conclude that the earth and the heavens were one connected entity. Then out of this identical smoke, they formed and separated from each other.

Sahih International Have those who disbelieved not considered that the heavens and the earth were a joined entity, and We separated them and made from water every living thing? Then will they not believe?

In the previous verse, the Arabic words ratq and fataq are used. The word ratq can be translated into “entity”, “sewn to”, “joined together” or “closed up”. The meanings of these translations all circulate around something that is mixed and that has a separate and distinct existence. The verb “fataq” is translated into “We unstitched” “We clove them asunder” “We separated” or “We have opened them”. These meanings imply that something comes into being by an action of splitting or tearing apart. The sprouting of a seed from the soil is a good example of a similar illustration of the meaning of the verb fataq.

With the introduction of the Big Bang theory, it soon became clear to Muslim scholars that the details mentioned with regards to the theory go identically hand in hand with the description of the creation of the universe in verse 30 of the 21st Surah of the Quran. The theory states that all the matter in the universe came into existence from one single extremely hot and dense point; that exploded and brought about the beginning of the universe, matches what is mentioned in the verse that the heaven and Earth (thus the universe) where all once joined together at a single point, and then split apart.

Dr. Alfred Kroner is one of the world’s renowned geologists. He is Professor of Geology and the Chairman of the Department of Geology at the Institute of Geosciences, Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz, Germany.

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He said: “Thinking where Muhammad came from . . . I think it is almost Allah (SWT) states in the Quran: (86:1) impossible that he could have known about things like the common origin of the universe, because scientists have only found out within the last few Sahih International years, with very complicated and advanced technological methods, that this By the sky and the night comer. is the case.”

“Somebody who did not know something about nuclear physics fourteen Allah (SWT) states in the Quran: (86:2) hundred years ago could not, I think, be in a position to find out from his own mind, for instance, that the earth and the heavens had the same origin,” he Sahih International added.

And what can make you know what is the night comer?

In 1916, Albert Einstein formulated his General Theory of Relativity that indicated that the universe must be either expanding or contracting. Allah (SWT) states in the Quran: (86:3) Confirmation of the expanding-universe theory finally came in 1929 at the Sahih International hands of the well known American astronomer Edwin Hubble.

It is the piercing star.

Allah (SWT) communicates this phenomenon through prophet Mohammed (PBUH)1,400 years ago: The Arabic word "Thuqb" means a hole; "Thaqeb" means the one who makes the hole. The Quran is describing a knocking star that makes a piercing hole.

Allah (SWT) states in the Quran: (51:47) Again, how could an illiterate man who lived 1,400 years ago (or anyone at that time) have known that a star can make a piercing hole let alone a knocking sound?

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Furthermore, Allah (SWT) also takes a mighty oath on the grandness of black And the heaven We constructed with strength, and indeed, We are [its] holes describing them as invisible celestial bodies that move and sweep like expander. vacuums: Yet, astonishingly well before telescopes were even invented and well before Hubble published his Law, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) used to recite this verse of the Quran to his companions that ultimately stated that the universe is expanding. At the time of the revelation of the Quran, the word “space” was not known, and people used the word “heaven” or “sky” to refer to what lies above the Earth. In the above verse, the word heaven or sky is referring to space and the known universe. The verse points out that space and the entire universe happens to be expanding, just as Hubble’s Law states.

It is nothing short of a miracle that the Quran mentioned such a fact many centuries before the invention of the first telescope, at a time when there was primitive to no knowledge in science. This is more so considering that, like many people in his time and place, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) happened to be illiterate and simply could not have been aware of such profound ideas on his own.

Pulsar Stars and Black Holes Neutron stars are remnants of exploded stars. As more matter falls into a neutron star its mass increases; and as its mass increases its gravity increases. A point will be reached where gravity would have grown so much that not even light could escape, thus a black hole forms. Most neutron stars discovered today are in the form of radio pulsars. They are called radio pulsars because they emit radio waves, as well as insanely bright gamma ray bursts shooting from each end like towers or in Arabic “burooj” (which God takes an oath on swearing by the heavens and its “burooj” that can mean bright stars and also grand bright towers.)

Allah (SWT) states in the Quran: (81:15) Sahih International So I swear by the retreating stars .

Allah (SWT) states in the Quran: (81:16) Sahih International Those that run [their courses] and disappear.

“Running Sweepers” or Black holes haven't been detected until in 1971, a satellite pinpointed the exact location of a black hole in the constellation Cygnus. Scientists believe that some regions of space exert such powerful gravity that they act like gigantic vacuum cleaners, sucking in any matter that comes too close. No matter what the matter is, may it be a comet, a planet, or even a cloud of gas would be crushed to an infinite density and disappear forever. The gravity is so intense that it alters space and even time, slowing down time and stretching out space. Not even light can escape the fierce gravitational pull, so they remain black and invisible. That is the reason behind their description in the verse as 'celestial bodies that disappear, the running sweepers’. Simply marvelous description of the unseen.

Human Embryonic Development

Connecting a radio telescope to a loud speaker you would in fact be able to hear a pulsar. Pulsars sound like someone persistently knocking in a rhythmic pattern.

In the Holy Quran, Allah (SWT) describes in precise visual detail the stages of human embryonic development, 1,400 years before modern day scientists 'discovered' important information on creation of man and his development only with aid of recent highly advanced machines.

Today we can hear a pulsars knocking and if matter continues to fall into this pulsar a black hole will eventually form. The Quran describes a star by "the one who knocks" [translated “night comer” he who knocks at night] and says that it is "the one who makes a hole”:

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Allah (SWT) states in the Quran: (23:12)

And certainly did We create man from an extract of clay.

Allah (SWT) states in the Quran: (23:13) Sahih International Then We placed him as a sperm-drop in a firm lodging.

Allah (SWT) states in the Quran: (23:14)

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Sahih International Then We made the sperm-drop into a clinging clot, and We made the clot into a lump [of flesh], and We made [from] the lump, bones, and We covered the bones with flesh; then We developed him into another creation. So blessed is Allah , the best of creators.

Next in that verse from the Qur'an comes the Arabic word Mudghah (translated as lump of flesh) can refer to a "chewed substance".

If someone was to take a piece of gum and chew it to leave teeth marks down the side it would look as the developing spine, of the embryo chewed. The picture displayed shows the resemblance of the embryos somites with chew marks.

Suspension of an Embryo during the early stages in the womb of the mother. (About 15 days old) The actual size of the embryo is about 0.6mm.

The Arabic word Alaqah (translated clinging clot) literally has three meanings: •Leech •Suspended or clinging thing •Blood clot.

When we compare a leech to an embryo in the alaqah phase, we find much similarity between the two. It is also noteworthy that the embryo at this phase obtains nourishment from the blood of the mother, just like the leech, which feeds on the blood of other organisms.

Using the word alaqah again to say the embryo is suspended within the womb, due to it's size at this stage. It's attached to the side by the umbilical cord but otherwise it's just hanging and leaning on nothing.

Now, the word alaqah also compares our embryo to a blood clot. Why is that?

Well, the embryo will not have any circulation until about three weeks into the pregnancy. And also have large amounts of blood flowing to it, making the embryo at this stage appearing similar to a blood clot, externally.

So, the three meanings of the word alaqah correspond accurately to the descriptions of the embryo at the alaqah stage.

Abdullah Y. Shams Al-Deen Abdullah is a graduate with a B.A. in Journalism/Public Relations from California State University at Northridge - Los Angeles, California. Abdullah was a columnist for the National Union of Kuwaiti Students in America, Nebras E-zine for almost 4 years covering a wide range of topics from the oil industry and technology to sports and culture.

An investigative Journalist at heart, researching and presenting intriguing, inspirational and important topics that otherwise do not find the light of day gives his great satisfaction. Follow Abdullah on Instagram: @a_shamsideen

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How is this possible? If Antoine Van Leeuwenhoek was the first scientist to observe human sperm cells using an improved microscope in 1677, how can this be explained? It was mistakenly believed that the sperm cell contained a miniature-preformed human being that grew when it was deposited in the uterus, similar to an episode on Family Guy. These are only but a few prime examples of certain scientific accuracies that could not have been known by anyone at the time, let alone an illiterate man in a world of myths and superstition. Only recently, in a scientific and highly developed age, have we been able to grasp the full grandeur of the scientific miracles found in the Quran.

To be continued …

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Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)

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ince its discovery in 2012, MERS has terrified the world with its mysterious origins and high fatality rate. MERS, which stands for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, was first identified in Saudi Arabia in 2012 and has since killed more than 173 people out of 571 confirmed cases in the past few years– almost a third of those infected.

It is related to the common cold as well as SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome), which caused widespread panic during an outbreak in 2003.

According to the World Health Organization, cases of MERS have been reported in countries like Jordan, Lebanon, Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, and United States etc. The World Health Organization has called MERS a "threat to the entire world" as scientists struggle to understand the mysterious disease.

MERS causes an acute respiratory illness with symptoms of fever, a cough and shortness of breath.

Pneumonia has often been recorded in victims and MERS has also caused kidney failure.

The origin of the disease is unknown, recent research has

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linked camels to the virus after the animals were found to carry the virus in their blood.

Saudi Arabia has issued a health warning to anyone handling camels over MERS, advising them to limit contact, wash their hands and wear face masks and gloves.

The risk of transmission from person to person seems very low but there are fears the virus could mutate to a more contagious strain.

Air travel, of course, can also accelerate the spread of a disease around the world, especially if those carrying the bug take a flight before they’re aware they have it and then spread it others at their destination.

In the past, airports have deployed special scanners at gate areas to detect passengers with a high fever before they board. It’s not clear if MERS poses enough of a threat to air passengers to warrant such measures at this point. The World Health Organization is recommending increased vigilance in the Middle East and airports and infectious controls to stop the disease spreading where it is found. However, no travel or trade restrictions have yet been imposed but they are a possibility if the infection rate worsens.

WHAT YOU MUST KNOW

Is there a vaccine against MERS? What is the treatment?

What is Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)?

No vaccine or specific treatment is currently available. Treatment is supportive and based on the patient’s clinical condition.

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is a viral respiratory disease caused by a novel corona virus (MERS-CoV) that was first identified in Saudi Arabia in 2012.Corona viruses are a large family of viruses that can cause diseases ranging from the common cold to SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome).

What are the symptoms of MERS? A typical case of MERS consists of fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Pneumonia is a common finding on examination.

Gastrointestinal symptoms, including diarrhea, have also been reported. Severe illness can cause respiratory failure that requires mechanical ventilation and support in an intensive care unit. Some patients have had organ failure, especially of the kidneys, or septic shock. Approximately 27% of patients with MERS have died. The virus appears to cause more severe disease in people with weakened immune systems, older people, and those with such chronic diseases as diabetes, cancer, and chronic lung disease.

How do people get MERS? It is not yet understood exactly how people become infected with MERS. In some cases, the virus appears to pass from an infected person to another person in close contact.

This has been seen among family members, patients, and healthcare workers. Recently, there have been an increased number of reports of health care associated infections.

In some communities, people have become ill but no potential source of infection has been found. It is possible that these persons were infected by exposure to an animal or perhaps another source or person.

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How can I help protect myself?

Corona viruses are fairly fragile, surviving outside the body for only about 24 hours.

They are easily destroyed by detergents and cleaning agents. It is advised that people help protect themselves by taking everyday preventive actions such as:

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•Wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds, and help young children do the same. If soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based hand sanitizer/ wipes. One such brand is SEPTONA; the refreshing wet wipes SEPTONA Cotton Care for the hands offer deep and soft cleanness whenever needed. They contain alcohol and act against viruses. They are now available in supermarkets and BOOTS PHARMACIES all over Kuwait including the Airport branch.

These wipes are suitable for daily use at home, in the car, in the office and especially during travel e.g. after handling money, after riding in a taxi, after touching escalators in a shopping mall, wiping down restaurant tables and toilet seats in public places etc.

• Saudi Arabia • United Arab Emirates (UAE) • Qatar • Oman • Jordan • Kuwait • Yemen • Lebanon

•Furthermore, SEPTONA Medi care antibacterial wet wipes with 70% alcohol is very effective against MERS virus.

The 70% alcohol denat in the wipes is an antibacterial agent with quick action and extra effectiveness against the MERS, as well as most common viruses and germs.

These wipes are used to disinfect injuries and surfaces, and not to be used on hands and mouth.

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•Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze then throw the tissue in the trash.

•Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

•Avoid close contact, such as sharing cups or sharing eating utensils, with sick people.

•Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, such as toys and doorknobs.

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‫تجديد قسم الطب الطبيعى و‬ ‫الروماتيزم و التأهيل فى مستوصف‬ ‫بوشهرى التخصصى تحت اشراف األستاذ‬ ‫الدكتور‪ /‬محمد زكريا (دكتوراه الطب‬ ‫الطبيعى و الروماتيزم و التأهيل و عضو هيئة التدريس‬ ‫بجامعة عين شمس) و تم تجهيزه بأحدث و سائل العالج‬ ‫العالمية فى هذا التخصص‬

‫ويقدم القسم العديد من الخدمات المتميزة ‪:‬‬ ‫تشخيص و عالج جميع األمراض الروماتيزمية‬ ‫• ‬ ‫العالج الطبيعى للعديد من األمراض‪ :‬خشونة‬ ‫• ‬ ‫المفاصل و بخاصة الركبتين ‪ -‬األنزالق الغضروفى‬ ‫القطنى و العنقى‪ -‬االم الظهر و الرقبة بأسبابها‬ ‫المختلفة ‪ -‬التهاب األعصاب الطرفية ‪ -‬التهاب العصب‬ ‫السابع (ابو الوجه)‪ -‬التهابات األوتار‪ -‬التهابات و االم‬ ‫المفاصل المختلفة ‪ -‬مسمار القدم ‪ -‬الجلطات الدماغية‬ ‫و الشلل النصفى و شلل الطرفين السفليين ‪ -‬الشلل‬ ‫الدماغى فى األطفال – تشوهات و اعوجاج العمود الفقرى‬ ‫فى األطفال و البالغين ‪ -‬العالج الطبيعى ما بعد عمليات‬ ‫جراحات العظام و األعصاب و العمود الفقرى‬ ‫• تأهيل الرياضيين‬ ‫• تشخيص و عالج اصابات المالعب المختلفة‬ ‫• الحقن المفصلى لعالج التهاب المفاصل و حقن األوتار‪.‬‬ ‫ويتوفر فى القسم أحدث أجهزة العالج الطبيعى‬ ‫المطابقة ألحدث المعايير العالمية فى هذا المجال‪:‬‬ ‫الموجات الصوتية‪ -‬الموجات القصيرة‪ -‬الكهرباء العالجية‬ ‫بأنواعها المختلفة‪ -‬الليزر العالجى‪ -‬شمع برافين‪-‬‬ ‫كمادات باردة و ساخنة و تيارات باردة‪ -‬اجهزة مساج‪-‬‬ ‫جهاز عجل الكتف‪ -‬جيم متكامل‪.‬‬ ‫و من أحدث األجهزة التى توجد فى القسم جهاز األنودين‬ ‫لعالج التهاب األعصاب الطرفية للقدمين و اليدين و من‬ ‫المعروف ان هذا األلتهاب يصيب مرضى السكرى بنسبة‬ ‫كبيرة و يتسبب فى احساس بالخدار و الوخز فى اليدين‬ ‫و القدمين و يمتد تصاعديا ليصيب األجزاء الباقية من‬ ‫األطراف العلوية و السفلية بصورة تدريجية‪ .‬و يتميز حهاز‬ ‫األانودين بنتائجه الممتازة فى عالج هذا األلتهاب‪.‬‬ ‫كما يتوفر ايضا جهاز الموجات التصادمية و هو من‬ ‫أحدث األجهزة فى عالج التهاب األوتار حول المفاصل و فى‬ ‫عالج الشوكة العظمية (مسمار القدم) و يتميز بنتائجه‬ ‫الممتازة مما يجنب المريض الحقن الموضعى لألوتار أو‬ ‫مسمار القدم باستخدام عقار الكورتيزون‪.‬‬ ‫ويقوم بتنفيذ الجلسات العالجية فريق متخصص من‬ ‫الفنيين على أعلى مستوى من الكفاءة و التدريب تحت‬ ‫األشراف الطبى المباشر من الدكتور محمد زكريا‬ ‫كما يقدم القسم العديد من الخدمات األخرى مثل‪:‬‬ ‫المساج لعضالت الجسم المختلفة ألزالة التوتر وألرتخاء‬ ‫العضالت ‪ -‬جلسات التخسيس الموضعى لتخسيس‬ ‫أماكن محددة من الجسم و جلسات اذابة الدهون و عالج‬ ‫‪39‬‬

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Sometimes Dads may feel a little left out during the pregnancy and birth of their child. After all, during the first 9 months all the “action� is happening in mom! But fathers who spend time close to their wife during pregnancy undergo critical changes as well, that only continue once the baby is born. These changes ensure that Dad will be a committed protector and provider and play a critical role in helping a new infant develop emotional and social behaviors through healthy bonding.

Once born, baby's hormonal control systems and brain synapses begin to permanently organize according to the human interactions she experiences. Unneeded brain receptors and neural pathways are disposed of, while those appropriate to the given environment are enhanced. Fathers, you are essential to this new environment!

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Oxytocin: A Bonding Hormone Oxytocin is a chemical released in the brain providing health benefits and promoting bonding patterns that create desire for further contact with the individuals inciting its release. We tend to talk a lot about oxytocin in the mother, but father’s also have a significant role to play.

For example, mother’s tend to prefer whichever male is closest during periods of high oxytocin release (pregnancy and labor!)

In addition, prolonged high oxytocin in mother, father, or baby also promotes lower blood pressure and reduced heart rate as well as certain kinds of artery repair, actually reducing lifelong risk of heart disease.

Persistent regular body contact and other nurturing acts by parents produce a constant, elevated level of oxytocin in the infant, which in turn provides a valuable reduction in the infant's stress-hormone responses, and the resulting high or low level of oxytocin will control the permanent organization of the stress-handling portion of the baby's brain -- promoting lasting "securely attached" or "insecure" characteristics in the adolescent and adult. (Insecure characteristics include anti-social behavior, aggression, difficulty forming lasting bonds with a mate, mental illness, and poor handling of stress).

When an infant does not receive regular oxytocin-producing responsive care, babies can develop permanent brain changes that lead to elevated responses to stress throughout life, such as higher blood pressure and heart rate.

It has also been shown that a live-in father's oxytocin levels rise toward the end of his mate's pregnancy. When the father spends significant amounts of time in contact with his infant, oxytocin encourages him to become more involved in the ongoing care in a self-perpetuating cycle. Oxytocin in the father also increases his interest in physical (not necessarily sexual) contact with the mother, encouraging the father to become more interested in being a devoted and satisfied part of the family picture –all through his involvement with the baby.

Vasopressin & Protection Although present and active during bonding in the mother and infant, vasopressin plays a much bigger role in the father. This hormone promotes brain reorganization toward paternal behaviors when the male is cohabitating with the pregnant mother. The father becomes more dedicated to his mate and expresses behaviors of protection.

Released in response to nearness and touch, vasopressin promotes bonding between

the father and the mother, helps the father recognize and bond to his baby, and makes him want to be part of the family, rather than alone. It has gained a reputation as the "monogamy hormone." Dr. Theresa Crenshaw, author of The Alchemy of Love and Lust, says, "Testosterone wants to prowl, vasopressin wants to stay home." She also describes vasopressin as tempering the man's sexual drive (not sexual functioning).

healthy mother and baby. You can foster healthy development by supporting your wife as she becomes a new mother and by providing frequent skin-to-skin contact, holding, and facial cues for your baby. Play, smile, soothe, cuddle, bathe, and rock. Even if you feel new or clumsy as a new father, all your efforts will help you to become a better father, and contribute to the healthy development of your child.

Vasopressin reinforces the father's testosterone-promoted protective inclination regarding his mate and child, but tempers his aggression, making him more reasonable and less extreme. By promoting more rational and less capricious thinking, this hormone induces a sensible paternal role, providing stability as well as vigilance.

Fathers, you are so important for healthy families. Thank you for all that you do!

Prolactin & Behavior Prolactin is released in all healthy people during sleep, helping to maintain reproductive organs and immune function.

Prolactin promotes care giving behaviors and, over time, directs brain reorganization to favor these behaviors. Father's prolactin levels begin to elevate during mother's pregnancy, but most of the rise in the male occurs after many days of cohabitation with the infant.

As a result of hormonally orchestrated brain reorganization during parenthood, prolactin release patterns are altered. It has been shown that fathers release prolactin in response to intruder threats, whereas childless males do not.

Elevated prolactin levels in both the nursing mother and the involved father cause some reduction in their testosterone levels as well, which in turn reduces their libidos (but not their sexual functioning).

Their fertility can be reduced for a time as well. This reduction in sexual activity and fertility is entirely by design for the benefit of the infant, allowing for ample parental attention and energy. When the father is intimately involved with the infant along with the mother, there should be some accord between the desires of the two, and oxytocin and other chemicals provide for heightened bonding and nonsexual interest in each other, which serves to retain a second devoted caretaker for the infant.

Fatherhood Fathers, you are already essential to a

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occer is a moderately intense type of sports that requires the elite athletes to perform their best in order to outcompete their opponent. To perform well, optimum nutrition becomes crucial in supporting the athletes’ performance, training and recovery period. What are the nutritional requirements for soccer players? How much and what do they need to consume on the daily basis?

Eating with a purpose, and also with enjoyment--that’s what nutrition for soccer is all about! Good food is not only one of life’s pleasures; it is also a powerful tool for helping you to be a better soccer player.

Eating the right foods at the right times can help you train at your best so you can then compete at your best.

General nutrition guidelines: Energy: relatively high energy expenditure sport Carbohydrate: 6g/kg/day; 8-10 /kg/day during training and competition Protein 1.4-1.7g/kg/day Fat: remainder of Kcal with an emphasis on heart-healthy fats Energy intake Energy expenditure is high in training and games. A 75-kg male soccer player may expend more than 1,500 kcal in a game.

Many players, both males and females do not consume an adequate energy intake and this can lead to early onset of fatigue and poor nutrient intake.

Calculating your calorie needs To estimate your resting metabolic rate (RMR) that is the amount of calories you need to simply breathe, pump blood and

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Community & Clinical Dietitian at Diet Care Zain holds a BS in Nutrition and Dietetics from Jordan University of Science and Technology and completed his internship at Jordan University Hospital. He also has a certificate in HACCP. Zain offers a wide range of services at Diet Care such as wellness, weight management, sport nutrition and healthy lifestyle programs; personalized for each and every client needs and wants.

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Multiply your weight by 10 calories per pound (or 22 calories per kilogram).

Add more calories for daily activity apart from your training and other purposeful exercise.

•50% X RMR if you are moderately active throughout the day.

•30-40% if you are sedentary.

•60-70% if you are very active.

To lose weight target 80% to 90% of total calorie needed.

So what does a soccer player eat?

Breakfast:cold cereals, oatmeal and other hot cereals, bagels, english muffins, pancakes, french toast with syrup, jam, honey, and fruit juice.

Lunch: sandwiches (with the bread being the "meat " of the sandwich), fruit, thickcrust, pizza, hearty broth-based soups with noodles or rice.

Dinner:pasta, potato, or rice entrées; veggies, breads, juice, fruit.

Snacks:flavored yogurt, pretzels, crackers, fig bars, frozen yogurt, dry cereal, energy bars, simple biscuit-type cookies, animal crackers, canned and fresh fruits, juice.

Fluid intake: Players should consume fluid early and at regular intervals during the game. Needs are especially high in hot ,humid conditions, carbohydrate/electrolyte solutions been beneficial during the game.

Water or sport drinks?

Water is an adequate fluid replacer during soccer sessions that less than 60 minutes.

Particularly if you have fueled-up with a pre-exercise snack. Sport drinks are helpful during training sessions and games that last longer than 60 to 90 minutes or on multiple game days; they replace both water and some carbohydrates.

On the long run, balanced dietary habits must be emphasized for soccer players.

As discussed above, proper energy, carbohydrates along with fluid intake are essential for the players to succeed on the field. If a player does not have a healthy diet, they will not be able to train as hard, And will be more susceptible to tiredness. Thus, NUTRITION is one of the most important components for optimal performance.

“Therapy?”

But my child is still young!

FSRI Counselor presents what parents need to know about child therapy and a guide for effective treatment Parents often find it difficult to accept that their child requires therapy because of behavioural problems or difficulties in learning, especially when this is recommended by the school or a professional party.

“We associate the idea of therapy with a mistake that we as parents could have committed, or an issue that can’t be solved. This is why parents become defensive to the idea that their child needs therapy,” explains Resha Erheim, M.Ed., Bilingual Counselor at Fawzia Sultan Rehabilitation Institute (FSRI), Kuwait’s not-forprofit multidisciplinary physical and cognitive rehabilitation center for children and adults.

Erheim adds, “It is important for parents to accept that therapy is a step to finding a solution to what is affecting their child. This is the first step towards their child’s wellbeing”.

Parents then have a primordial role to play during their child’s treatment. “They become co-therapists during the process,” says Erheim.

Erheim lays out four steps parents can help their child get a more effective treatment.

Step 1: Collaborate with the therapist during the therapy While parents can have strong opinions to what their child needs, it is important to consider therapy as a collaborative effort between parents and the therapist, where everyone works as a team. Research has shown that parental involvement in a child’s treatment improves the efficacy of therapy.

“Cooperation and support is a critical aspect to the success of treatment. Together with the therapist, the best way to support the overall treatment of the child is to set and define the roles and responsibilities of each parent at home”, says Erheim.

Step 2: Build a mutually trusting relationship with the therapist Erheim says, “A therapist’s aim is to help the child, and also to guide parents in helping their child, not to take sides with the school Resha Erheim Resha Erheim (B.A., M.Ed., C.C.C.) is a Canadian Certified Counsellor and a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. She holds a Master's degree in Educational Counselling from University of Ottawa, Canada, and has completed an honors Bachelor degree in psychology from York University in Toronto.

Erheim provides counseling services to children, adults and couples. Her counseling experience lies in short-term counseling, crisis intervention and group counseling, working with cases from depression, addiction, anger, marital/relationship problems, grief, trauma, self-esteem issues, and others.

Erheim speaks both Arabic and English

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or any professional party.”

When a child starts the therapy process, parents must prioritize sharing their concerns, thoughts and daily routine.

“Information like this is essential to building the treatment plan, and parents should be comfortable in knowing they will not be judged for their role as a parent. The key is to trust the therapy process and the therapist, it may take time, but it will definitely take a lot of effort,” adds Erheim.

Sharing concerns also includes discussing issues or a miscommunication without casting blame, and, together with the therapist, place solutions.

Step 3:Focus on supporting your child’s therapy process outside the planned sessions Therapy sessions are effective faster when parents set a routine at home, give psychological support, and provide a stable environment as a whole.

“Establish a routine at home, then note your child’s responses and involve the therapist in the process. In addition, encourage mutual respect in communication with your child and avoid “you” statements that blame the child for misbehaving, and instead use “I” statements to show the child the correct behaviour and guide them through the change.

Parents are also encouraged to model the behaviour they want their child to adopt.

“You are your child’s first and most important teacher. If you want a polite, self-managed child, you must be a well-mannered and self-regulated person yourself,” says Erheim.

Therapists encourage parents to increase positive interaction with their child, for example by offering praise when the child does well, and also by paying positive attention to the child and spending quality time in engaging activities.

Step 4: Be open to the therapist’s suggestions for new parenting skills No parent wants to be told what to do. When a therapist brings along suggestions, parents need to listen first, without defensiveness or counter arguments. This point supports the trust that has been built with the therapist.

Erheim says, “Don’t misinterpret a therapist’s suggestions, they are not here to undermine your role as parents. On the contrary, accept the feedback with openness and flexibility knowing that the intent is to improve your child’s behavior. Give suggestions a try, as they may often yield good results.”

“Parenting can be stressful, and you need the support too. Allocate time for yourself to do things you enjoy, or partake in your own supportive counseling as well. Sometimes parents’ personal issues shadow and affect their child’s behaviour”, concludes Erheim.

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Getting Creative with the 3 “R”s

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or many years, the 3 “R”s were the basics taught in schools – Reading, wRiting, and aRithmetic. (It always did seem a little contrived, but the concept worked). Moving forwards a few years, and with ever-increasing concerns over misuse of the earth’s precious resources, the 3 “R”s have been transformed into more ecolologically-conscious terminology – Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.

It all seems fairly straightforward and quite sensible, of course.

Reducing consumption of certain products can reduce wastage, costs of disposal, and the need to over-manufacture. Just one example of this is the never-ending supply of carrier bags provided free-of-charge by supermarkets. I fail to understand why, when visiting any of the supermarkets in Kuwait, I have my shopping packed into two hundred separate carrier bags, when I could have managed with just ten – of course I exaggerate, but you get the point. The idea of supermarkets providing re-useable carrier bags, and even heavy-duty plastic baskets, as has become the norm in many Western European countries, has not yet reached these shores and I must confess that, rather than taking the initiative to supply my own reuseable carriers for my shopping expeditions, I succumb to this wasteful use of bags as much as the next shopper in the checkout queue!

Reusing products can have the same effects as reducing consumption, and of course by reusing things will naturally reduce consumption in any case. I have already touched on the idea of using reuseable carriers for shopping, but there are many more products that can be used more than once. Let’s take plastic water bottles as a prime example here – would it not make sense to refill the small bottle you carry everywhere with you in the summer heat, rather than to keep buying new bottles and throwing them away once empty? We have become a throwaway society, where it has become too easy to simply discard items 46

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when they no longer have a prime use for us. Which brings me neatly to a 4th “R” that is so often forgotten – “Repair”. So often, when electrical and mechanical appliances go wrong, we are told that is it easier and cheaper to simply discard the old and buy a replacement, than it is to repair. Whilst my mother used to darn socks to prolong their effective use, such thrift is a rare commodity in modern times, in which we simply throw away and buy new!

And so we reach what, for me, is the most exciting of the “R”s. Whilst Reducing and Reusing are both practical and sensible, they are also quite boring and do not set the pulse racing. But “Recycling” is where it gets fun; it provides an opportunity to get creative! In simple terms, recycling means taking something and giving it a whole new purpose. Avid gardeners amongst you will doubtless be brimming with ideas for quirky and stylish plant pots – why not grow seasonal flowers in a pair of old boots? Or bring on seedlings in empty, washed food tins? What about using shredded newspaper as a mulch?

There are countless ideas that have already been successfully executed, and a lot of websites exist to pass these on – I shall list just three of these at the end of this article.

Of course, you will likely find some fun ideas from the Internet that you will want to copy for yourself, but the real fun will be to think “outside the box” for yourself and create your own recycled object. Why not set yourself a challenge to create something useful yet unique? (And then tell us all about it?!)

So, check out one or more of the following and get your own creative juices flowing….. www.facebook.com/1millionrecyclingideas www.pinterest.com/styleitchic/recyclingideas www.scoop.it/t/recycling-ideas And over to you … now it’s your turn to have fun and get inventive!

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By: HAMAD J. ALKULAIB

Urban Desert Living with a Green Twist

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ustainability advocates and the plethora of labels this civilization conjured toward people concerned about our natural balance: are just as selfish and greedy as their capitalist driven counterparts. The difference is the latter has a self-imposed ignorant notion that the world's resources are infinite while history and science has shown the opposite to be true with undeniable clarity.

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of the drastic changes the world’s resources, diversity and miracles of bioengineering has endured.

This change is universal and is not limited to a certain environment.

Nations and borders have nurtured the illusion of independence but the simple fact is we have one world, one planet. A local urban legend that Kuwaiti Zubaidi (silver pomfret) is better than Iranian Zubaidi, When the fact is the only difference is handling and time shipments wait at the border control effecting quality, they are otherwise exact in every way.

Our children will inherit what we give them so, I for one am greedy for the ability to hand down a sustainable world; I do not want generations to come to see me as the stupid generation that had a chance but did not act.

I am not worried about earth as a planet; it has proven itself to handle mass extinction only to jump back up better than ever as it balances the systems that are in place. Granted it takes thousands of years but if you compare that to the earth’s age, a very small part.

My main concern is humans living in a stable sustaining world, as I am sure you are. In this series, we will use human greed as positive driving force towards a better tomorrow and a great today too.

Living in Kuwait and battling our environment to grow my own food taught me to befriend it rather than force what is otherwise not natural. We have extreme seasons but have a stability in where we dwell. So, I started growing indoors during the summer rather than outdoors, this proved to be sustainable and carbon saving on the long run. Controlled environments have the benefit of consistent growth and production. You will be saving the world resources by growing your own instead of relying on imports. In addition to the exclusivity of having the best fresh teas, garnishes, spices and ingredients a scissor away from your kitchen. The security of knowing that the herbs you use only have the best ingredient in to have the best out in an immature food regulation locale.

Now, are you green greedy enough to grow your own herbs in the comfort of your kitchen?

Recipe for the micro Kitchen herb Farm nA daylight source – use 6500K (cool white cfl bulbs) or a bright window (note: most of Kuwait's homes are fitted with tinted 80-90% windows so windowsill light is not enough to sustain growth). nYour choice of herbs - some herbs thrive outdoors like rosemary, sage and other. For your indoor garden, choose herbs that would not like stevia raubidina (sugar plant) the chive family, honey sage, lemon verbena or any you like that can't survive our summer heat.

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Ramadan and Nutrition

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ith the holy month of Ramadan coming up , hydration and nutrition are of key importance. The human body is adaptive, it will adapt to whatever you put it through, but what needs to be kept in mind is that although your body stores nutrients, it will eventually run out. The body is like a machine that needs to be fueled regularly.

There are a few things that I believe need to be kept in mind during this month. When breaking your fast, please think about what you’re eating. I know it’s extremely tempting when you sit on the table with all that food and you haven’t eaten all day. But remember, you haven’t eaten all day, do you really want to shock your system by eating nonstop from the moment you break your fast

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until the moment you go to sleep? I doubt that your body can handle that for an entire month.

Ideally, a person would break his fast by having a few dates (to bring their sugar levels up), and some water; once you’ve done that, take a few minutes and let that feeling sink in. Then move on to your soups and salads and if you have waited 20 minutes after breaking your fast, then that would be more than enough of a meal for you. Perhaps a few hours later you will realize that you are still a little hungry, you can go ahead and start with all the main course foods. Switching to a grazing diet would be the way to go, eat small meals more regularly rather than indulging in one large meal a day and moving straight to the caffeinated drinks and sugar loading.

Just because you are fasting it doesn’t mean that you should neglect your healthy lifestyle.

In fact, I believe that your healthy lifestyle should be maintained throughout the month in order for you to deal with the heat and lack of food more easily. May this coming month be one of great blessings for you, just remember to stay healthy!

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Traveling this summer?

These holiday fit tips will keep you looking beach-body beautiful right through to the end

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t’s 4am on a blisteringly cold Tuesday morning in good ol' London town and for someone who should be partying like it’s 1999 as I’m on holiday with the family, I’m trying my best to eat my oats and whey protein in the quietest manner possible so as to not wake up the rest of my family.

Yes, you heard me. 4am. Oats and whey.

Why? To fuel myself for my 6am gym workout as the rest of my day will be spent traipsing around Windsor Castle, Bath and Stonehenge whilst endearingly irritating my poor mother.

The last 8 days of my vacay has pretty much run along to a similar tune. I’m awake several hours before the rest of my family to get my workout sorted before joining in on the family festivities.

As the French say; vouloir, c’est pouvoir, or in plain English, where there’s a will, there’s a way.

According to an article published on Gulfnews.com, Kuwaitis spent approximately USD$5.2 billion in 2013 on their summer vacations. That’s a lot of travel for a little country.

As summer 2014 looms around the corner, there’s no reason why your fitness routine Reshmi Revi Certified Professional Trainer

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should go on leave too. I usually would advise be deemed cardiovascular-worthy. Hence my clients to enjoy their vacation whilst still go for a swim, take a jog in the park, rent a being semi-active. This ensures: kayak, try out that complimentary fencing class or abseil in that leisure center that has -that they don’t lose all their fitness and the awesome climbing wall. Just be active. health gains after months of hard work and And if you don’t want to do it alone, bring a healthy eating. friend with you. #funinnumbers -that they’re still mindful of their food consumption while abroad (hey, I’m pretty sure one would feel less guilty eating that donut knowing they got a good workout earlier on that morning).

Light at night

Over the years, I’ve taught myself to eat clean.

Hence none of them fried, greasy, cheesy or overly sweet stuff. 5 meals a day, a protein component in every meal and depending -that they don’t have to start back from on the time of the day and the timing of my square one, post-holiday. workouts, I will also cycle my starchy carbs Here are a couple of fit holiday tips that will and good fats. see you active and tummy trim!

However when I’m on holiday, I’m a bit more relaxed with my food consumption. If I want KISS (Keep It Short and Sweet) to eat a burger or try that cheesecake for You’re on holiday hence I’m not asking you example, I most definitely will. The difference to live at the gym while on vacay. Keep your is that I will ensure that whatever I’m having workouts short but high on the intensity is eaten before 6pm just so that my body has factor. A non-stop circuit for 40-45minutes ample time to break it down and hopefully would suffice. When I’m abroad, I like doing burn it. Seeing I’m also a bit of a nutrition killing but short circuits that focuses on my narcissist, I’ll treat myself to this once every peripheral heart action or PHA. Circuits that couple of days. For meals after 6pm, I make are PHA-based can be physically demanding sure I’m getting a good hearty portion of and are big calorie burners. PHA training protein be it grilled steak, fish or chicken, lots basically sees one alternating upper and of green veggies and salads with very light lower body exercises. For example a superset dressing and ample water to stay hydrated. (so non-stop) of squats (lower body), bench presses (upper body), deadlifts (lower body), Happily ever after pull-ups (upper body) and burpees (upper The most important aspect of your holiday is and lower). See what I mean? that you should have fun and enjoy yourself.

If you’re finding it challenging eating clean or Take a hike, buddy! working out during your trip or if it’s making If you don’t plan on stepping foot in the you unhappy then khalas, don’t be overly gym while on vacay, try participating in an strict or too hard on yourself. Scale it back. activity of some sort. Walking around is great For my new clients, I usually tell them to try however you need to partake in an activity out one activity for example every 4-5 days where your heart rate is elevated for it to and to keep their dinners light.

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Khadijah Kamel Al Harmi

Helping People Achieve Their Fitness Targets Through Pilates Being fit and healthy is all the rage these days and for good reason. Science continues to provide conclusive evidence in support of exercise and its many benefits to your long and short-term well being. As such, people of all ages are looking for direction on what exactly they should be doing to make the most of their time at the gym. Making a decision to get fit and healthy is the easy part. The hard bit comes in actually doing the exercise and sticking to it. If only working out was as easy as finding the excuses not to do any. This is where Khadijah Kamel Al Harmi; a certified fitness instructor, certified nutritionist for exercise and certified STOTT PILATES instructor, comes in. She is also the owner of Fitnessity – health and fitness studio. Khadijah Kamel Al Harmi enjoys passing on the skills she has learnt to benefit others.

She is passionate about exercise, sports and seeing people achieve their fitness targets.

CityPages recently sat down with Khadijah for an exclusive interview. Read on to know more about this busy mom, entrepreneur and fitness star.

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share?

No weaknesses, I always struggle to balance between work and family and both are dear to me.

When things get difficult how do you stay motivated?

I look for new courses in London to escape the hectic routine life in Kuwait, though the trip itself gets hectic. I lived in London for 8 years and London is the city that inspires me. However, I am attached to my children so my trips cannot be longer than ten days.

What has been your most proud moment?

When my children excel in sports. I am also usually very proud of my children when I return home from a busy day and see them completing their school work independently as they feel responsible towards school work.

The 3 Keys to success according to you:

Please introduce yourself to our and with a valid license to teach sports but I could not find this in Kuwait. Therefore, readers: Khadijah Kamel Al Harmi. I am a certified fitness instructor, certified STOTT PILATES instructor; the only certified STOTT PILATES instructor in Kuwait, a certified nutritionist for exercise and a wife and mother of three.

Tell us about your education: I have graduated with double majors in Political Science and Communications from the Richmond-The American International University in London. I then continued my study in London to become a fitness instructor. I am a certified fitness instructor (zumba, aerobics, spinning, weight lifting, kettlebells, circuit training), certified STOTT PILATES instructor, and certified nutritionist for exercise; I write food diaries for a healthy weight and better health; designed for healthy individuals.

Can you tell us a bit about your journey to your current role/job? Was it always your dream career?

All my life, my parents always included sports in our lives. Whether it was basket ball, squash, ballet, swimming, horse riding, or ice skating, our days always included sports. We lived in London for 8 years and no matter what the circumstances were, I was very active in sports. When I moved to Kuwait, it was very hard for me to find a health club or a gym of similar standards as in UK. In many parts of the world, the fitness instructor is certified 56

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I decided to study health and fitness even though I had a lot in my plate; I was married, a mother of two young children, and I had a full time job at Wataniya Telecom working under the directions of General Manager.

When the work load increased, I decided to resign from Wataniya Telecom to focus on my passions i.e. sports and studying health and fitness. I had to travel for training courses to London and Dubai and sit exams too.

Now that you are so busy, how do you manage your time? Do you have an average day?

I work 7 to 10 hours daily, except for weekends. I taught my children to do their homework without the help of us; the mom and the dad. However, the most important time for me with my children is during bed time. I make sure to be at home most nights to read books to my children, to talk to them and to put them to sleep.

I guess, it’s time management from my side and of course, I cannot do all without the help of my beloved nanny and a housekeeper.

Your biggest strength:

-Passion (I love what I do, and I believe in it.)

-Hard work -The support of my husband, my family, and the support of the members of Fitnessity; my health and fitness studio

The most inspiring woman according to you: My mother. My mother shaped my personality. My mother always filled our days with sports. I also have lovely memories of my mother in the kitchen every day either baking, or preparing healthy and fresh food for me and my siblings, even though she was working full time. My mother taught me at a very young age, to be responsible, and to always have something useful to do.

Your favourite quote: “A moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips”

Your biggest achievement so far: Having Fitnessity - health and fitness studio and my children’s love for sports.

What would you like to achieve further?

I want to continue my education in health and fitness, and to expand.

Your biggest fear: Loss, but my faith in God is strong.

My strength... I am determined.

Your weakness or have you made any mistakes along the way that you can

Your message for us at CityPages magazine: Thank you for giving me this opportunity.

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Eat Healthy this Ramadan

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asting during the month of Ramadan is not only a physical but also a spiritual exercise that benefits us in many ways. A fasting person learns to appreciate the value of food as well as learns to have discipline in his/her life.

Fasting is known to improve one’s health, but at the same time has the potential to worsen your health if not followed correctly.

It is advisable that a person who has been fasting should still eat mindfully during nonfasting hours or upon opening the fast, which

involves paying attention to the quantity and quality (type) of food.

Since your daily intake during the month of Ramadan is limited around 2 main meals per day (plus snacks), it is vital you put efforts to incorporate foods from all food groups. nBreads, cereals and other grain products (Choose Complex Carbohydrates) nFruits

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1.Following the Prophets traditions, open your fast with 2 – 3 dates and a glass of water. This will provide you with the muchneeded instant burst of energy along with hydration.

2.You may follow this up with a bowl of lentil/ bean soup.

Dinner: Ideally once you have opened your fast and performed prayers you may then eat dinner. This will give you approximately 10 – 15 minutes from the time you opened your fast to when you start eating dinner.

Again do not treat this meal as a feast.

Guide to Eating during Ramadan Divide your food intake into two meals and two snacks in between and after. Suhoor (the pre- dawn meal); Iftaar (the evening snack which breaks the day’s fast); followed

by Dinner.

Suhoor: The pre-dawn meal should be a healthy balanced meal that will keep you full for longer and also provide enough energy during the fasting hours. Include the following: 1.Complex carbohydrates which are rich in fiber. These foods are slow-digesting food (Low GI) which help maintain normal blood sugar and satisfies your appetite without piling on excess calories. Examples: Pita bread, Oats, Multigrain / wholegrain breads and cereal, Natural Museli, Barley, Brown or Basmati Rice, Quinoa, beans and lentils.

2.Include a serve of protein in this meal which also helps your stomach feel satisfied. Examples of a serve of protein source include 65g cooked lean meats such as beef or lamb, 80g cooked lean chicken, 100 gram cooked fish fillet, 1 – 2 eggs; If Alternatives to meat sources (if you are vegetarian) includes handful (~30g) of nuts and seeds, almond butter, peanut butter, tahini , 1 cup (150g) cooked lentils or beans, 1 cup Low fat milk / yoghurt or 30g cheese.

3.Just like a breakfast, this meal should be your largest meal.

Iftar: The meal which break’s the day’s fast.

Treat this as a moderate snack and not a

1.Follow the healthy plate model: ½ plate covered with vegetables/salad; ¼ carbohydrates (e.g rice, pasta, and sweet potato) and ¼ with protein rich food (e.g. chicken, lamb, fish, lentils, and beef) 2.Eat slowly and chew very well which will help you pace yourself. It is a common practice to eat large amounts of food quickly after long day of fasting, but remember this is where you need to be mindful of the quantity and quality (type) of food you choose to eat.

Eating slowly will also give your stomach the time to relay the message to your brain saying it is full.

3.Pay attention to the cooking method. Avoid deep frying, frying or using excessive oil while cooking your meal. Choose to grilling, bake, boil, steam or stir fry your meal.

4.Instead of treating yourself with sweets that are high in sugar and fat, opt for a piece of fruit first. If you are still craving something sweet, stick to a small portion.

Snack: It is natural to feel hungry within couple of hours after dinner. It is important to make healthy choices by again sticking to the quantity and quality (type) of food you choose. Below are a few ideas 1. Low fat yoghurt ( 150 – 200g) 2.Fruit smoothie with 1 teaspoon of chia seed 3.Ricotta or cottage cheese with cucumber or baby carrots 4.¼ cup hummus with baby carrots or celery sticks 5. 1 cup low fat milk 6.Handful of nuts

During the whole month of Ramadan Do 1.Drink as much water as possible 8 to 12 cups. ( I also tend to drink barley water) 2.Walk for 30 minutes a day. If you want to walk after iftaar, wait 1 – 2 hours after your meal before engaging in physical activity.

3.Incorporate foods that are mentioned in the Holy Quran and as Prophetic traditions as these also correspond to modern healthy eating guidelines. These include milk, dates, lamb (lean), oats, fruits & vegetables such as olives, onions, cucumber, figs, dates, grapes as well as pulses such as lentils.

During the whole month of Ramadan Avoid 1.Fried/fatty foods and food high in refined sugar such as french fries, traditional sweets and pastries and fried snacks. These food are empty calorie food which are high in calories and are nutrient deficient. These foods also increase sluggishness and fatigue during Ramadan.

2.Sleeping immediately after iftar and ideally after suhoor if possible, wait for 1 -2 hour before sleeping to allow your food to digest.

3.Avoid caffeine based drinks such tea, coffee or cola during sahoor and iftaar.

These drinks are diuretics which will make increase water loss through urination. This in turn can potentially cause dehydration during your fasting hours. Avoid drinking tea at sahoor and right after iftaar as it can potentially interfere with valuable nutrient absorption such as iron.

4. Overeating at either sahoor or iftaar if you want to experience health benefits of fasting and prevent gaining excess weight.

Ramadan Kareem!

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and the Legendary

Jassim Yaqoub

Champion of a 110 goals for Kuwait

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hen my Editor in Chief sent me the brief that I would be visiting the museum and interviewing Jassim Yaqoob at his home the name rang familiar, I wondered for a couple of days if it would be the Jassim whom I know to be the Kuwaiti soccer legend.

So I arrived at his house and was greeted by his son, I thought to myself Kinda, you really need to start getting the names of people right. The brief was to take a tour of “a museum at Jassim Yaqoubs home� so I assumed that I would be interviewing an art collector by the same name. But when I came down the stairs and walked into the basement I was pleasantly surprised to see that it indeed WAS no other than our beloved soccer legend standing there to greet me.

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it is! The tour was incredibly exciting and brought chills to my spine. His trophies, his gold plated soccer shoes, pictures and accolades fill the walls with Kuwaiti history, of wonderful days gone by which only a few of us had the pleasure to experience.

For all of you who don’t know, Jassim Yaqoub is a Kuwaiti first soccer player who played in the FIFA World Cup in 1982, scoring some of the most memorable goals for the Kuwaiti team. He has played against legends, and cohorted with the international soccer greats. He was born in 1952 in Kuwait, and played from his days as a young boy, but contrary to what his other football mates did which was to move on to holding down day jobs, he continued with the sport eventually playing professionally with the Kuwait soccer team which in those days, was heavily backed by the ruling family and sport enthusiasts. He enjoyed a long and rewarding career in the sport, and raised Kuwait’s profile exponentially, still leaving an indelible mark on the sport of soccer even after all these years.

Jassim is now retired, however is in the process of further curating his museum which everyone must have the chance to see at least once, for not only is his museum about his career in football, but also recorded moments from Kuwait past that will forever live on in his home, and provides history automatically saved and preserved for the future generations of youth.

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Anyone whose dream it is to one day represent Kuwait on the worldwide arena of soccer should try to catch a glimpse of the myriad trophies, rewards and accolades that Mr. Yaqoub earned. They may be the driver behind the decision of one or two hopefuls to follow a natural calling toward the sport.

When asked, his advice is to always carry on with your calling, to persevere and not think of the consequences but rather the rewards. For us at CityPages this interview has to be one of the most memorable, and I am proud and honored to have met this superhuman by the name of Jassim Yaqoub.

To find out how to visit the museum, contact us at CityPages.

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don’t think I say this enough: I am blessed to have the parents I have.

I know it’s Fathers Day this month, but I would like to show my appreciation for both of my parents.

They are occasionally a packaged deal but what I love the most about them is their ability to completely remain their own person and hold their own ground with their own freedom.

I’m an only child, which automatically means “selfish” to most people unless you’ve met my mother. She taught me diligence pays off and that nothing in life comes without effort. She has made me earn everything that I have wanted in life –and rightfully so. She has been a true matriarch taking in her mother to live with us and also being the main caretaker of my other grandmother. My father taught me how to be patient and loving. He, as an agriculturalist and also the first person to grow strawberries in Kuwait (how cool?!), understands that to grow, one must provide living beings with time and energy. My parents provided a nurturing environment, watering the seed they planted, and always pushed me to do my best.

One of the best things they have ever done for me was letting me make my own decisions. When I chose to hold onto my childhood dream of becoming a veterinarian and was met with ridicule, they stood by my side the entire time.

When I was having issues with funding from the Ministry of Higher Education for veterinary school, my mother started working again after twenty-five years of not working (and she is rocking her job – boss lady!) to help my father fund my goal. My father spends countless days chasing ghosts at ministries in order to get my paperwork well… in order.

What I love the most about them is that they are great parents: they are strict but they are also capable of having fun. Seeing photos of them when they

were younger, I always think of how I would’ve loved to be their best friend (I also see how similar we are). But even now! We have an iMessage group chat peppered with witty banter that always puts a smile on my face. They send me photos of themselves hanging out with their friends, of things they see that are interesting, things they read, and they are always laughing. They are constantly the center of attention when I invite my friends over. To me, they have evolved from authority figures to best friends who I can trust with my dreams, darkest thoughts, insecurities, and secrets and would never judge me but will always want the best for me. It wasn’t always this easy, we have had our fair share of rough times, but finding effective modes of communication and listening instead of just hearing has helped. Instead of attacking the other person with “you did this” we talk about how actions made us feel. Exposing your truths to the people you place upon pedestals (and vice versa) is as nerve wrecking as a high rise tight rope walk: you don’t know if you will fall but if you get to the other side (and you will) it’s worth it.

I am eternally grateful for them. I don’t think I tell them this enough but I love them and without them I wouldn’t be the person I am today. I attribute everything to their auras and upbringing and I am forever indebted to them. Their capacity to openly and unconditionally love anyone who walks into their life is an inspiration.

I am constantly bathed in their adoration and respect, which is centering and motivating and coaxes me to blossom.

But I mean, look how awesome and quirky we are!

(Two separate graduation photos: one was highschool graduation, the other was my bachelors graduation, and hopefully the third will be in 2016!)

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Rio De Janeiro Where to Stay

From Marilyn Monroe to Nelson Mandela, Copacabana Palace Hotel have been welcoming the rich and famous since 1923.

Overlooking the Copacabana beach, the hotel offers 245 rooms traditionally decorated, with original artworks, three luxurious categories of suites. Choose between the pool ocean view suite, the avenue city view suites, or deluxe one-bedroom suites.

Discover the glamorous penthouse suites with a private terrace, the finest view and an exclusive use of a private swimming pool and bar. Close to Arpoador and Ipanema beaches, Hotel Fasano has become one of the most stylish and luxurious hotels of South America, with elegant interior, a white marble pool on the roof, an Italian restaurant and a private beach, it’s the perfect getaway.

Popping-up for one year only, from January to December 2014, The Guesthouse Maria Santa Teresa has only six rooms. With bossa nova and barbecues around the pool, DJs and musicians from all over the world, Maria Santa Teresa has big ambitions for its yearlong series of events.

With the world cup approaching, Rio is definitely where you want to be!

Beaches

Famous Copacabana extends for 4.5km along Rio's coast. Ipanema is Rio's richest and chicest beach. Other popular beaches within and near the city include Pepino, Barra da Tijuca, Flamengo and Arpoador.

What to See FAVELAS Travellers are increasingly paying visits to the hillside slums known as favelas. Rio has 600 of these; they are picturesque at night, and fascinating.

FOOTBALL Do not miss a guided visit to one of the big matches at Maracanã Stadium.

CARNIVAL Dance the night away to the samba! The fabulous carnival takes place in February, but don’t despair! Rio is always up to dance.

Nights of beauty, fun and dance are waiting for you all year long.

CORCOVADO From Corcovado, you will be spoilt for breathtaking views. Head to the top of Corcovado, the 750m mountain peak home to the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer, overlooking Rio de Janeiro. From here you will see that Rio is divided into two zones, norte (north) and sul (south).

What To Do

HANG GLIDING: The Ti’a Moana guarantees an unforgettable experience, sailing around Bora Bora, Taha’a, Raitea and Huahine.

ART LOVERS: You can visit the Museu de Arte de Rio, Movimento and the Bhering Factory, abandoned German iron and steel construction now taken over by a flock of artists and divided into workshops

SUGAR LOAF MOUNTAIN:

At sunset, take the two cable cars which climb 396m above Rio and the Guanabara bay to the top of the Sugar Loaf Mountain.

Do not Miss

Fly to Iguassu, 1200km away from Rio de Janeiro, and transfer to the only resort located inside Brazil's Iguassu National Park, Belmond Hotel das Cataratas. By boat or by helicopter, discover the Iguazu falls and the amazing animals, birds and plants that make this an area of extraordinary biodiversity.

Located on the border between Brazil and Argentina, Iguazu falls are made of more than two hundred single falls.

Bon voyage!

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Thuraya Al-Baqasami

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ince her childhood, Award winning Artist and Writer Thuraya Al-Baqasami has been fascinated with the Sheaffer pen. Her dream started with only the wish to have one of her own, but grew into creating a whole new use for the luxurious line of pens. After graduating with a Masters degree from the Arts Institute of Surikov in Moscow, Thuraya went on to win a plethora of awards across the globe including the “Prize for Art Activities” from the European Union of Arts in Prague in 2001, the “Novo Prize” in Hungary in 2010, the “Al Qurain Festival Prize” in Kuwait in 2013 and the “Arab Women Award” in 2014, among many more. Thuraya accomplished her next great achievement as she collaborated with the official distributor of Sheaffer Pens in Kuwait to create an entire collection of artwork using the pens as the only tool. Thuraya AlBaqasami recently sat with CityPages and shared details about the experience and her personal journey with Sheaffer Pens.

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How did you come to know about Sheaffer pens?

I came to know about Sheaffer pens from my father, he would always place one in the pocket of his dishdasha. From that moment I wished I would grow up quickly so I could own such a fabulous pen.

How did you obtain your first Sheaffer pen?

The first time I received a Sheaffer pen was as a prize from the Ministry of Education in Kuwait. In those days Sheaffer pens were given as valuable prizes to outstanding students, by excelling at the subject of art I was able to earn on of these prizes.

What were your feelings at that time?

It was really amazing. My long time wish was

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My Journey with Sheaffer Pens Journey with Sheaffer Pens� come about?

As I mentioned before, the idea came from How did you get the idea to use Sheaffer Mr. Akeel. He wanted to create an art gallery using writing tools. I found the project very pens in art? interesting so we collaborated and made the Actually, it was Mr. Akeel Behbehani who exhibition happen. came up with the idea to create a gallery of artwork created with writing instruments. It was a great opportunity to explore the artistic How much time did it take to arrange the capabilities of Sheaffer pens. exhibition and how many paintings did you prepare for this exhibition?

What quality of this pen made you want I met with Mr. Akeel Behbehani in March 2014 and after that it almost took three to use it in the art?

Although Sheaffer pens are used for writing, months to complete and display all the art they are very nice for drawing and sketching pieces. I alone prepared 70 paintings for this as well. They never miss while working exhibition.

fulfilled. I was full of pride and joy.

Europe for a few months and Sheaffer will be accompanying me in every place and the journey will continue.

Sheaffer has a wide variety of pens, which one is your favorite?

Although all the Sheaffer pens are very good and my favorite, my most favorite of all is the calligraphy set with assorted ink colors.

What is your message for our readers?

I would like to encourage the people and private companies to come forward and support artists like Yaqoub Behebhani Company.

Most companies support with them and they provide such a smooth sporting events, but I think it's time for more experience.

Do you have future plans to continue companies to help and promote the local working with Sheaffer pen? talent so that Kuwait talent can be recognized How did the idea for the exhibition “My Yes I do, in fact I am currently traveling to internationally.

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Please describe to us the producing the Sheaffer pens?

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Sheaffer produces its instruments at various locations around the world, all under the supervision of Sheaffer employees and ensuring the highest quality standards are followed.

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Tell us about your working experience with the Behbehani Group in Kuwait? How did it start and how long has been the association going for?

We are fortunate to have a distributing partner in Kuwait and the professionalism and focus on developing the Sheaffer brand in this market has been excellent.

Events such as tonight’s demonstrate a creative vision to highlight what can be achieved with our instruments in the hands of a talented Artist and shows pens are not just for writing.

We have been working with Behbehani group since about 2008 and look forward to many more years together.

How important is the quality of a pen in the writing process?

Owning a quality instrument allows the user to enjoy both better balance in the hand as well as a smooth writing experience, both of which can only help the writing process.

Which are some of your most popular models?

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International Sales Manager, Sheaffer Pen The Gift Collection is a popular range across the globe as it provides an excellent variety of styles, finishes and price points which appeal to all consumers, for personal use or as a gift.

How do you see the future existence of writing instruments during the age of digital technology.

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Over the years the designs have changed to reflect the latest styles, trends, and of course the ever-changing needs of our consumers. As you can imagine, over 100 years we have developed many ranges!.No matter how our designs evolve over the years, however, we endeavour always to remain true to the Sheaffer values of quality and innovation espoused by our founder Walter A. Sheaffer; we continue to incorporate traditional Sheaffer elements, and this can be seen in the current collection.

For example, today both the thoroughly modern and architectural Sheaffer How have your designs evolved over the Taranis as well as the more classicyears? What major changes do you see in looking Sheaffer Sagaris have hints of the technique or design in the current day the Sheaffer Triumph, first introduced in models? the 1940s.

and technology evolves, so do our products. For example, Sheaffer now offers a ballpoint with stylus for touchscreen electronic devices as well as a leather tablet case.

Beyond adapting our products to modern needs, we believe it is vital to continue to encourage and inspire written expression and communication both in its traditional form and in other creative ways. The works created by Mrs Thuraya Al-Baqsami are an excellent example of this.

ARTronauts and BHCK at REUSE 2014 CREATE.SHARE.INSPIRE

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EUSE by EN V. and Zain was repositioned last year from an annual event in which the ARTronauts and BHCK always participated to an ongoing social development program which, includes activities such as art competitions and educational roadshows, workshops, online environmental campaigns and community events.

One of the first activities launched, as part of the program was the “REUSE Recycled Art Competition”. Two-hundred and eighty-six students from eight local schools and universities competed with each other to create the best works made entirely out of scrap / recycled materials, and the top 50 pieces were displayed as an exhibit in The Avenues Mall (Phase III) from January 9th to 11th 2014. Almost 3,000 people voted for their favorite piece on-site, with an estimated 7,000 people engaged at the exhibit by close to 20 volunteers mostly ARTronauts and BHCK students.

This year’s REUSE Recycled Art Competition, our first public activity since participating in REUSE as a sustained social program, held as an exhibit at The Avenues Mall (Phase III) from January 9th to 11th, 2014. Several schools and universities across Kuwait have participated in this exciting competition, including ARTronauts, (BHCK), (KES), (BSK), (UAS), (KAS), (FAIPS), and (AUK). While creating art, students were showcasing the many innovative ways of reusing recyclables. The purpose of the exhibit was to redefine recycling in Kuwait, by reintroducing residents to the importance of waste reduction. A grand prize was to be awarded to the most creative and well-produced exhibited work. The winner(s) will be determined through public voting at the exhibit.

286 entries were made for the REUSE competition by students from eight local schools and universities, but only the top 50 entries were invited to participate in the final stage of the competition, which was held at the Avenues Mall.

ARTronauts submitted 5 pieces and BHCK submitted nine pieces created by students as entries for the competition that promotes environmental and social design. The artworks were created from reused or repurposed materials, and

were nominated to participate in REUSE based on a competition held at BHCK in December.

The BHCK and ARTronauts, led by Lecturer Roma Soni of the Department of Art and Design and supported by submitted entries created by the following students: Artronauts: Alaa Khalifa Alia Al Qabandi Mohammed Ali Al Zuhaili SLecturer Mr. Constantinos Predaris 1.Amani Talal Al Mutairi “Cocktail Time”: Paper Dress 2.Jumana Waleed Al Mawaizeri Transitional Space – Architectural model 3. Fatemeh Rezaei Haidari “Butterflies”: Framed work 4. Fatemeh Rezaei Haidari “The three”: Framed work 5.Sarah Mohammed Hubaidah “Mechanical”: Transitional Space – Architectural model 6.Zeenab Ebrahim Bu-Abbas (4th place) “Floating Pool”: Transitional Space – Architectural model 7.Fatima Sulaiman Hussain Abbas “Traditional Roots”: Transitional Space – Architectural model

TA Ms. Alaa Khalifa 8.Kholoud Khalifa Ghayad Al Dalmani - Paper clock 10. Shouq Jaafar Ali Haidar - Side lamp magazine

Lecturer Roma Soni’s 11. Fatemah Al Zahra Fuad Ghamloush “Floral Reflections”: Accessory Lecturer Nessreen’s Students 12. Muneerah Rashed AL-Ajmi Newspaper 13.Ms. Lisa Winstanley - Blue bottles Lecturer Reem Al Zamel Lecturer Deena Al Khazendar Volunteers Fatemah Al Zahra Fuad Ghamloush Yousra Ali Suleiman Shorouq Raheif Haider "This is the third year that ARTronauts and BHCK participated in our REUSE competition, and we have come to count on them as partners in our mission to promote environmental awareness and education in Kuwait," said Elisa Franceschinis, programs director at en.v. "We are always impressed by the creativity of BHCK students as well as by the commitment of their professors.”

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Rhonda McKenzie Witty, Free-spirited artist bringing imagination to life Art can be defined as many things: expression, creativity, imagination. For Artist Rhonda McKenzie it is not just what appears on a canvas, it is a living entity that moves and feels as the artist does. Since age 5 she has been moved by her artistry, allowing her creative nature to lead her. With music and life as her fuel, Rhonda creates fresh, excitingly unique pieces for all to enjoy. CityPages recently sat with Rhonda McKenzie as she shared details about her creative process, influences, inspiration and much more.

How long have you been an artist and how did you get started?

I’ve been an artist my whole life!

Drawing real, “keep-able” showing-signs-of“artist-ness”, art by the age of 5.

Where do you get inspiration? “artist-ness”, art by the age of 5.

Unknown. The Universe. Life? Ideas present themselves instantly most times and I accept What is the most challenging part about them and do whatever the idea wants until it being an artist? is completed.

What is the most challenging part about being an artist?

Maybe being disciplined.

Any rituals you have when you do art?

Listening to music and letting the ritual take over. The ritual lasts for days and has necessary intermissions for doing stuff (also known as living life, getting stuff done, meetings, outside commitments, loved ones, friends etc) outside of my work space but even while doing other stuff, I might get some new ideas and definitely be looking forward to getting back into the process. The length is unknowable but when it comes to an end, that is a defined feeling and knowing of completion—that the ritual has run its course and did what it needed to do. There is no more to add. Anything added afterwards does not have the same feeling or look. It’s ‘the khalas’ or perhaps it’s really just another intermission until the next ritual or process begins!

What is your creative process like?

The creative process starts in one of two ways. One is where I make a silent request to myself that I would like to or have to create a certain kind of art or I have a project/idea in mind that maybe I’ve been commissioned to do or I just want to do. Then I wait, knowing that the “how” will absolutely appear when it’s ready which is always in perfect time.

When the “how” or process presents itself, I go with it entirely. I am led.

The other creative process is where an idea instantly pops into my mind and I draw it over and over and over again until the idea becomes more complete or simply do the next step in whatever the idea wants. Either way, I allow the process to do its thing and it lets me know when it is finished—never the other way around.

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Maybe being disciplined.

What is your creative process like?

The creative process starts in one of two ways. One is where I make a silent request to myself that I would like to or have to create a certain kind of art or I have a project/idea in mind that maybe I’ve been commissioned to do or I just want to do. Then I wait, knowing that the “how” will absolutely appear when it’s ready which is always in perfect time.

When the “how” or process presents itself, I go with it entirely. I am led.

The other creative process is where an idea instantly pops into my mind and I draw it over and over and over again until the idea becomes more complete or simply do the How long have you been an artist and next step in whatever the idea wants. Either how did you get started? way, I allow the process to do its thing and it I’ve been an artist my whole life! lets me know when it is finished—never the Drawing real, “keep-able” showing-signs-of- other way around.

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Allow whatever it is I am doing to be in charge of the process. When this happens, new ideas are free to present themselves and come thru as pleasant surprises and that is the creative process.

Where do you get inspiration?

Unknown. The Universe. Life? Ideas present themselves instantly most times and I accept them and do whatever the idea wants until it is completed.

Any rituals you have when you do art?

Listening to music and letting the ritual take over. The ritual lasts for days and has necessary intermissions for doing stuff (also known as living life, getting stuff done, meetings, outside commitments, loved ones, friends etc) outside of my work space but even while doing other stuff, I might get some new ideas and definitely be looking forward to getting back into the process.

The length is unknowable but when it comes to an end, that is a defined feeling and knowing of completion—that the ritual has run its course and did what it needed to do.

There is no more to add. Anything added afterwards does not have the same feeling or look. It’s ‘the khalas’ or perhaps it’s really just another intermission until the next ritual or process begins!

Music however, is the essential fuel and it’s gotta be loud!

For the Heads Up series it was late 60s and 70s rock, Hendrix, Joplin, The Zombies, The Kinks, The Yardbirds, Cream, The Stones, Peter Frampton, Jeff Beck, Alice Cooper, Neil Young, Bowie—that sort of thing—the whole Woodstock, Hyde Park, Monterey, Pinkpop, Glastonbury, Hair (the musical obviously), music festivals—the whole bare foot in the park with some art deco kind of feeling.

What is your workspace like?

Bright, open, messy, tidy, colourful, paintbrushes, paints, framed artwork of various sizes, photo samples everywhere, coloured paper, pens, scraps, exacto-knives, ladybugs, toy cars, some sofas, cushions and sometimes a cluttered floor and table during the process.

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enjoyed working with the most?

The simple ‘Drawing with a Black Marker repeatedly Method’. I can do this anytime.

I keep a little sketchbook in my handbag and a pen or marker and draw or jot down anything that comes to mind at any time.

What would you say is your strongest skill and how have you honed it?

Drawing-cartooning-designing and the honing comes from that well known: “A thousand hours of practise”—if it can be measured in such ways. Yeah that and eating.

Who or what has been the biggest influence on your work?

My parents who are big art and textile collectors, love all kinds of music and are extremely creative, especially my Mum. My parents are interested in EVERYTHING. They encouraged me.

How has your style changed over the years?

It’s gotten more defined rather than changed in that I have a definite style. It’s my own. I feel free and do it without thinking.

What do you believe is a key element in creating a good composition?

Feeling. When I feel it, then what I’m doing becomes real. It’s not a piece of paper or some lines or a painting, it, the art, the thing it is actually lives, breathes and moves just like the artist did, does and feels.

How do you choose the subject of your painting?

I rarely if ever do. The subject chooses me.

Unless of course I am being commissioned to create something specific but even then, I do not know how the request, the ‘how’, the process will express itself and I like the notknowing. It feels so good. It’s free.

How do you keep your ideas fresh?

Do you ever experience creative blocks?

I did once a long time ago and I thought I was going mental!

No matter what I drew and how hard I tried, it looked all wrong.

This went on for over a year I think, maybe 2 years even! Then one day like the jedi, out of nowhere “it” returned. When I think back, I was under a lot of stress and in a totally different environment—maybe that was why I couldn’t perform. Nothing like that has ever happened since.

If nothing is happening, if I’m not creating anything new, I know it will.

How durable are your finished pieces?

Indestructible! Framing is good armour!

Do you do anything in particular to seal your art?

That’s my newest project, finding the right something to seal a recent project, a series of heads called “Heads Up” where I have worked in a style and with materials that I’ve never worked with before and in order to maintain the bold colours I need to find a spray or some sealant. Otherwise my original art work is kept in direct lighting only when necessary.

What’s been your greatest artistic success?

That’s an ongoing experience which is any and every time people feel happy or smile when they see my artwork because that’s how I feel when I am creating—exhilarated, happy and free.

What’s the last thing that made you say ‘wow’?

This magazine, CityPages! And you know that’s the truth.

How can our readers see your work or buy? www.rhondamckenzie.wix.com/ramcko rhondamckenzie@yahoo.com Tweet me at rhonda_rhonda@twitter.com There’s a small collection at Better Books in Salmiya And! They can contact CityPages of course!

Your message for us at CityPages magazine: Keep up the funkyfreshcooleclectic scene you call CityPages—love it!

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Love

NAT BAKES WITH

A Story of Food, Passion, and Dreams Come True by: Chlesha Rhodes

“When you do something that you love it should never be a task, it should always be a labor of love”, said owner Natalie Van Rooyen, of the new modern yet rustic styled bakery Nat Bakes...With Love, as she shared her awe-inspiring journey into the world of culinary arts.

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ove has always been a key ingredient in Natalie's relationship with food since her childhood. Growing up in her South African home her family never had much, but out of all the hardships she had to endure she can always recall consistently waking up to a house full of wonderfully delicious smells, having a hot scrumptious meal and enjoying a table full of desserts surrounded by loved ones. Now Natalie is passing on that same feeling of love, comfort, and happiness to every guest that walks into the new Nat Bakes...With Love bakery.

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Ever since age 10, when she baked her own birthday cake after encouragement from her mom, Natalie has had an intense passion for baking. “It was a natural talent”, she said as she recalled cooking and baking along side her mom as a child, making cherished family recipes that have been passed on through generations. It was this upbringing that taught Natalie that food is about more than just eating to survive, but about enjoyment, sharing, and of course love.

Although food was a very common topic in the Van Rooyen household, Natalie took it a step further to become more knowledgeable and experienced in the art of baking. Despite this fact, she did not immediately pursue it as a career. In the

midst of working for a company whose lifespan was unstable at best, as a hobby Natalie would bake cupcakes for her coworkers who gave her exemplary complements. It wasn't until 2010 that a dear friend and co-worker convinced Natalie that her talent and passion for baking needed to be shared. After the two sat and brainstormed all the wacky name ideas, finally the concept of Nat Bakes...With Love struck a cord, and the vision was born.

beautifully crafted cupcakes are made fresh and moist with a little bit of sassy-humor in every name, like Natalie's favorite Vanilla Vixen and the Raunchy Red Velvet.

Beating all the odds, the obstacles, and challenging moments, Natalie and her partner personally invested their time and labor to build the perfect team and bring the vision to life.

From choosing the location to finding the perfect wallpaper that finally brought the whole concept together, it has been a Natalie's vision encompassed a whimsical world where people journey that Natalie says she is grateful for everyday. can walk in and “go back to their childhood”. In this fantastical yet sophisticated wonderland, guests can expect to be wowed by the boisterously colorful artwork, homey feel, and delicious “When I'm in the kitchen it's my happy place... and the smells that hug your nose as you enter. additional joy and satisfaction I get from people enjoying what “I just want customers to be happy.. even if it's just for that I put out, it just makes me extremely happy. If that's all that I five minutes where your coming to pick up a dozen cupcakes, ever do with my life, I'm blessed and I'm happy and I couldn't or a cookie, or anything. The music, the smells, the feeling, ask for anything else.. because it's everything.” everything should just be happiness”, she explained.

After running a successful home bakery business for four years, Natalie's vision has been brought to fruition in her new Salmiyah location. Nat Bakes will bring traditional South African desserts along with both sweet and savory Van Rooyen family recipes; like their unique Banana Pudding and their Goat Cheese with Caramelized Onion Pastries, filled with layers of flavor that are prevalent in every bite. Everything is made from scratch, from their mouth-watering chocolate chip cookies to their customized cakes made to order. Their

Nat Bakes... With Love will be opening its doors for a spectacular grand opening on 15 June, welcoming all to come experience the difference the “Nat Bakes way”: with freshness, creativity, thoughtfulness, and exclusive desserts like their famous Crack Pie. If you're looking for a place to try something new, head to Block 3, Street 5, House 23 in Salmiyah, choose your treat and take a bite... “and know that it was made with love”.

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Infusions

Creating infused culinary gems to accent both the palate and table There is no substitute for loving what you do, for pouring your heart into everything you create and that is what Infusions is all about. In what began as a way for Patty Marotte, founder of Infusions, to promote and support healthy food culture with the use of natural food ingredients and at the same time do something she was passionate about, over the past few years Patty has created a brand with global following. Infusions is a home based business that aims to bring you specialty products infused with regional flavors using quality ingredients. The mere thought of oils and butters infused with the essence of savory herbs is enough to make the taste buds swoon. When packaged into pretty glass bottles or jars with a label, they make a perfect gift that anyone is sure to enjoy. Patty makes each one herself and takes the time to not only infuse flavors properly which takes weeks but also the last touch of layering the herbs for pleasant visual effects.

Recently, CityPages had a pleasure to meet the very capable and hard-working, Patty Marotte, who tells us how and when she got the idea of starting Infusions, challenges she had to face and her best seller products.

Hi, Please introduce yourself to our readers: My name is Patty Marotte and I am an American residing in Kuwait for the last 15 years. I am married to a Kuwaiti and here we are raising our family of 4. For most of my career I have been a KG teacher/supervisor in the private sector and in the last few years after completing more studies, I branched off into Special Needs Education. Currently, I am a Behavior Therapist for autistic children at KDC which is an early intervention nursery.

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What is Infusions?

Infusions is a home based business that aims to bring you specialty products infused with regional flavors using quality ingredients. We take everyday ingredients and infuse them with spices and herbs.

Ordinary food is transformed to a gourmet level so that you can enjoy food better in a unique way. Our vision is to encourage people to use more of the spices and herbs around us in nature. I want to expose people how to switch to a more healthy food choices by stop using mass produced pre-packed food items filled with preservatives, additives, sugars, and flavor enhancers and cook at home more often.

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Hi, Please introduce yourself to our readers: My name is Patty Marotte and I am an American residing in Kuwait for the last 15 years. I am married to a Kuwaiti and here we are raising our family of 4. For most of my career I have been a KG teacher/supervisor in the private sector and in the last few years after completing more studies, I branched off into Special Needs Education. Currently, I am a Behavior Therapist for autistic children at KDC which is an early intervention nursery.

What is Infusions?

and how to enhance the flavors of prepared dishes at an early age because my father and I cooked together as a hobby. Until now it is my passion and I am still learning on daily basis! These products I have been doing for home use for years and when the onset the food movement in Kuwait, I thought to myself my items have found a home other than my kitchen.

Where are your products available for our readers to buy?

Currently, I sell my items online through our IG account. They can be found at most Shakshooka events, which I consider to be my start of exposure. Next year, I look forward to participating in more markets/ exhibitions. Recently, I was blessed to have an opportunity provided

by Chef Firas Al-Zaid to showcase my products at Little Ruby’s Sharq branch in a project called the Community Corner. In the near future, projects include a healthy foodshop opening soon in Salmiya and the launch of www.Yazli.com; which is an app that will enhance the IG shopping experience.

Infusions is a home based business that aims to bring you specialty products infused with regional flavors using quality ingredients. We take everyday ingredients and infuse them with spices and herbs.

Ordinary food is transformed to a gourmet level so that you can enjoy food better in a unique way. Our vision is to encourage people to use more of the spices and herbs around us in nature. I want to expose people how to switch to a more healthy food choices by stop using mass produced pre-packed food items filled with preservatives, additives, sugars, and flavor enhancers and cook at home more Tell us more about how you use social media to develop your often. client base: How and when did you get the idea of starting Infusions?

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I got to collaborate with you guys at City Pages. It was through the interactions of IG and Twitter that I was able to gain exposure and meet people who are a part of the food movements in Kuwait and do some research. Social media is how I knew about the various markets.

I initially attended as a supporter but at the same time I observed. I

was able to assess peoples’ feedback on a particular event based on their comments and interactions between key figures in the various industries. As an individual through my personal account I met people over last few years that shared similar interests and topics such as family activities, events for causes, where was a good place to eat, sharing recipes, referrals where to buy quality food products, and advice on healthy lifestyle choices. I started to research the kind of items available on social media and I realized there was a small opening in the food movement that I could help fill and do my part to keep it growing. This I feel was prelude to my client pool because all those individuals were my first supporters when I started Infusions.

Can you name a few of your unique products?

I would say the infused olive oil is the most unique because it is not mass produced like the ones you see in supermarkets. In the Infusions’ olive oils you can see the herbs and spices used. I make each one myself and take the time to not only infuse flavors properly which takes weeks but the last touch of layering the herbs for visual effect. Each bottle is different and unique. They are aesthetically pleasing to the eye and artisanal by all means. Another unique product is my artisanal spice jars…people mistake them for sand art but they are quality spices layered nicely in one convenient jar to use in cooking. Just spoon and mix!

Which are some of your best sellers?

Italiano olive oil seems to be catching the people’s attention and is sold the most. Other popular items are our Pomegranate Zaatar spread and Honey butter.

How often do you introduce new products and what is the process of developing a new product?

I would say on a monthly basis I introduce a new product. Before I started Infusions I made a list of all products that I know how to do, then I categorized them into “currently use” and “past used” items.

I started the business on 2 products; flavored butters and infused olive oils which were on my “currently use” list. Then I go to my “past used” list and start experimenting with the product but revamping it, researching better techniques, making samples and sending to new and old customers for feedback. If I get good reviews I launch it on the IG account. All my products must have 3 things: function, aesthetics, and beneficial to health in some form.

How is starting a food business different from other forms of entrepreneurship?

I think starting a food business is different because we have to be careful not to succumb to the common food items that lack creativity but sell because it is a familiar food item. So, I do it Infusion style!

A perfect example of this would be my “mabooch” series, typical Kuwaiti condiment found everywhere. However, ours are different because I give them a personality and function. I name the chili pepper used and its benefits as an ingredient. I look for unique chili peppers and play with flavors, like my orange Habanero mabooch infused with coconut and pineapple juice instead of lemon. Serrano green chilies blend well with garlic and red Cayenne peppers are perfect with ginger. Have u ever seen purple mabooch? Stay tuned and you will!

What peculiar challenges does a small food business-owner face?

The most peculiar challenge in a small food business is sanitary issues. Other challenges are ensuring that everything is up to standard and hygienic, making sure packaging, utensils, and ingredients are not just in good condition but also sterilized properly. An example of that would be why I do not use fresh garlic in the final product of an olive oil out of the fear of spoilage and build-up of bacteria! I use fresh garlic during the infusing process but in the end product I use sanitized dehydrated garlic free of any contamination.

What motivates you?

Good health. Plain and simple. I was diagnosed many years back with a condition that can be mostly controlled through good eating habits and an active lifestyle. I love my family and I want them to live a long healthy life so I make sure our kitchen is filled with quality food products. My motivation for my customers is the same as my family: I wish them good health and I want to be a part of that process that they can attain it.

What is the one thing you hate doing but still force yourself to do every week?

INVENTORY! Such a crucial aspect of a business but I grit my teeth when I have to do it. I do not like anything with numbers.

What do you think is the biggest threat to the success of small businesses in Kuwait?

The biggest threat to the success of a small business in Kuwait is being a fad, as Kuwaitis say ‘habba’. Being a bright shiny shooting star then fall to your end in darkness in a short period of time.

What are your future plans?

My future plan for Infusions is to open a little gourmet food shop where my products will be available for purchase. I will also use the store to conduct workshops on spices and herbs and their benefits.

I would love a platform to teach international simple dishes. One of my dreams since I was a teenager was to learn a local authentic dish from each country then have this cool recipe book called IbnBatuta’sTravels. I also want to participate in more activities with groups that are collectively working to teach people how to choose healthier food and lead an active lifestyle.

Your message for us at CityPages magazine: My message to CityPages is, I am deeply grateful and honored to be heard on this platform. I have always liked CityPages since its inception because of the English being the main language used.The events, stories, and editorials are always current and relevant. Keep up the great work and thanks for featuring local people and their talents. It keeps the sense of community alive.

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The FIFA World Cup is upon us, so what better way to start this segment than with a taste of Brasil.

These recipes are very easy to follow, with simple ingredients… and great to serve at gatherings, or upcoming football matches with friends. Enjoy… with love!

EMPANADAS

DOUGH RECIPE (Baked Empanadas)

In Spanish “Empanar” means to bread, or coated in bread crumbs, empanadas are moreish pastries, filled with either savory or sweet fillings, anything from minced beef, chicken, cheese to fruit based yumminess. Here we will show you how to make the baked version which is very popular all over South America.

INGREDIENTS: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 tablespoon sugar 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 stick butter, softened 1 large egg beaten lightly with 1/4 t. water (for glaze… also known as egg wash – gives pastries a nice golden brown finish )

Filling Recipe – Caramelized Onion with Turkey Ham and Cheddar Cheese.

INGREDIENTS: n2 large onions, halved and thinly sliced nSalt and pepper to taste n½ cup of balsamic vinegar n¼ cup of brown sugar n1 cup of chopped turkey ham nDiced cheddar cheese cubes Method - dough nSift the flour, then sift it again with the salt, baking powder, and sugar, and set aside. In a large bowl, using a hand or electric mixer, mix the cream cheese and butter together until well blended. Add the flour mixture and mix until smooth. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes. nLightly flour your work surface. nDivide the dough into four pieces (keep the pieces you aren't using in the refrigerator until you

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need them) and use a floured rolling pin to roll out the dough about 1/8 inch thick. nCut the dough into circles, with a cookie cutter or small bowl. nSize the circle according to how large you want your empanadas. nDon't over-fill! Seal the edges with a fork to make a scalloped edge.

Method – Filling nSauté onions in hot olive oil, until light brown and semi cooked. nAdd salt and pepper to taste nAdd balsamic vinegar and cook for 5 minutes nAdd brown sugar and cook until sugar is dissolved and sauce is slightly sticky and reduced. nLeave to cool. nAdd 1 teaspoon of caramelized onions, a few cubes of turkey ham and cheddar cheese in center of rolled out empanada dough and fold over to make a half circle. nDon't over-fill! Seal the edges with a fork to make a scalloped edge. nPreheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit). nPlace the pastries on a lightly greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart, brush with the egg wash, and bake until lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. nThey can be made ahead of time, refrigerated, and reheated in a 180 degree (350 degrees Fahrenheit ) oven for 4 to 6 minutes.

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Brigadeiros

This is a great Brazilian sweet that is like a bonbon and extremely scrumptious and delicious called brigadeiro! This is a great type of sweet that is loved all over Brazil by children and adults alike.

This easy treat is great to serve at social gatherings or to simply have on the table at all times.

INGREDIENTS: n3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder n1 can sweetened condensed milk n1 tablespoon butter n2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa for dusting nChocolate sprinkles for decoration Method: nIn a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cocoa, butter and condensed milk. nCook, stirring, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest until cool enough to handle. Form into small balls and roll in cocoa, then chocolate sprinkles. nPlace in small cupcake liners, and serve immediately or refrigerate until desired. nMakes 20 pieces June, 2014

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Advantages and Disadvantages of perfumes and colognes

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erfume is a product innovated for both men and women to make them cool and fresh. Over the past few years people have been going crazy to search and get different types of delightful perfumes and colognes. Perfumes are the fragrances that are made from both natural and artificial commodities. Fragrance oil specifically produced from flowers, fruit tree blossom and woods. Aroma oils have no aromatherapy healing properties. Perfume and cologne are packed in different sizes.

There are hundreds of brands of odor and thousands of scents available nowadays in the world. They are synthetic essential oils.

With as many varieties of scents as natural essential oils they are perfect for combining with aroma, cold compress soap, creams, lotions, body lotions, body sprays, shower ASAMA Perfumes

The creative method gave ASAMA Perfumes the time and the opportunity to craft fragrances while working with the highest quality ingredients in a bottle and using Arabic and Western scents as a unique concept point for the fragrances. They welcome your comments at PR@ASAMAPerfumes.com Follow them on Instagram and Twitter @ ASAMAPerfumes

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gels, and hand soaps.

By testing on your skin you will be able to know exactly how does it smell on your skin, but you cannot try out too many different types of aroma simply because all the perfume that you try after the first one will mix with the first one and you would not get the correct smell of those fragrances. Buying cologne can be a very hard decision, especially when you are buying that for your friend or lover.

Different people will have different choice of odor. Also each fragrance will produce a different scent on various types of skin.

Therefore, when buying perfume you need to do some good research and try it out before you make the final decision. There is some small sample called vial on card or vial mini as well, those bottles are usually for trial. It is a good idea for you to get those trial first to test it out before going ahead buying a big bottle.

Now, there are advantages and disadvantages of these two methods of testing. Designers believe that the advantage of odors combined using oils is that they are

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guaranteed to last longer than other aromas, and just as body oils are applied directly to the skin, perfume oils are readily absorbed by the skin. Care needs to be taken when applying them as they may stain clothing.

Feminine colognes have usually extra floral categories. Light and fresh character of citrus notes is often combined with more feminine scents to create Citrus Fragrance.

These are the refreshing fragrances for the energetic, sporty woman, and are appropriate for office wear, day wear, or warm evening wear. As well as, serves as an ideal summer floral especially for warm or humid climate. Scents in this family include jasmine, gardenia tangerine, freesia, orange flower, and moon flowers. This category also has base scents of sandalwood, musk, amber, and apricot. Although this actually a sub category of the floral family it is extensive enough to give proper recognition. The perfumes in this family can be worn during the daytime and a night on the town, due to the combination of exotic floras, spices, and essences.

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Unfortunately, our environment subjects women to extreme conditions that reflect negativity on the natural state of hair.

There are external and internal factors that play critical roles on our hair. External factors affecting hair growth include: Sun bathing, hot water, humidity, hair coloring & dying (specially lower quality products), shampoos, nylon or plastic brushes, style of combing and harsh brushing.

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harsh hair combing. comb your hair when it is wet. lTo start untangling your hair from end to the roots. lDivide your hair into a medium strands. lUse hair-type specific products: shampoo, cream, mask, serum, mask, ampoules. lDon’t use on daily basis hair foam, gel or spray. lDon’t wash your hair every day. lDon’t

The new treatment offered by our spa aims to reduce the oily scalp On the other hand, there are internal factors that include: stress, and hair dandruff problem by using the violet rays massage with extreme diet, pregnancy, some medicines, and lack of oxygenation, high frequency machine using special tools and combs (quartz). thyroid gland issues and other hormonal imbalances.

The course of treatment consists of 10 sessions A combination of these factors results in hair loss, dandruff, oily hair, l2 sessions: Hair treatment with essential oils. l3 sessions: High frequency with scalp massage. dryness etc.

We would like to present you with some advice to reduce the side l5 sessions: Dermo roller with specialized hair products. effects, the unfavorable consequences and maintain the benefit of our treatments.

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Over the last few years, the digital revolution is having an impact on bookstores. Fewer and fewer bookstores have survived the onslaught of online retailing. Through the trials and tribulations that come with an evolving book industry many intrepid bookstores continue to succeed and even grow. One such is That Al Salasil. Despite enormous competition from online retailers That Al Salasil has remained a vital resource for book lovers in the community.

We thought it would be illuminating to talk with Hiba Al Mansour, business development manager at That Al Salasil, a family owned business since 1972. Hiba provides insight about her strategies for thriving, and talks about the history of That Al Salasil and the secret to its success.

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"We are proud to be one of the major bookstores in Kuwait with an enormous collection of books both in Arabic and English with a focus on Kuwait and Gulf history."

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Please introduce yourself to our readers: My name is Hiba Al Mansour and I am a business development manager at That Al Salasil. I am an optimistic and workaholic person who is in love with travelling.

opportunity to the readers to meet them in person.

We announce such events through different media such as, radio, newspapers and social media, inviting our loyal customers and public figures.

Tell us about your education: I have completed my schooling in public schools of Kuwait and graduated from College of Business Administration (CBA) with a degree in accounting.

What is the hardest part about the bookstore business currently?

It’s a slow business, as we live in a digital age and people lead a fast pace life, they don’t have time to sit and read like before.

What is the history of That Al Salasil bookstore?

How long has it been in business? What would you say is the secret to its success?

It is a family owned business which started in 1972.

My father is a book lover and enjoys the time he spends reading all kinds of books. He understands the fact that books enrich our minds, enhance our life experiences and relieve stress. He is passionate about it and when you love and believe in your business it grows more and more.

Do you encourage browsers to sit in the store and read? Do you have some comfortable sitting areas?

One of the main goals of THAT AL SALASIL is to encourage reading so we offer comfortable seating areas in our stores to let our customers enjoy any book they browse or even visit us daily till they finish whatever they were reading. In fact, our bookstore branch at The Avenues is famous for its huge and comfortable seating area.

What has been the most surprising aspect of the A recent trend in bookstores is the presence of bookstore business? a small café or coffee shop, if space permits. Do I am surprised at the number of serious readers you have any such plans? out there who still want to buy paperback books We do have a place for it and we are working on it. despite the increasing popularity of e-books and understand that they have physical beauty, provenance and are collectibles.

Speaking of kids, do you encourage children's reading events?

What in your opinion is the biggest strength of Yes, we do organize a lot of activities for the kids and we host them all year round. your bookstore?

We are proud to be one of the major bookstores in What are some of your future plans?

Kuwait with an enormous collection of books both Our main aim is to continue building up our in Arabic and English with a focus on Kuwait and collection of both fiction and non-fiction books to Gulf history. become the best bookstore in Kuwait and Middle East.

What types of books are most popular with your customers?

Name a book that you have recently read and All kinds of novels are more in demand. would like to recommend to our readers?

“1919”, it is Ahmed Mourad’s newly published Do you recommend books to your customers at novel. Ahmed Mourad was nominated for The International Prize for Arabic Fiction (IPAF); one of the bookstore?

Yes, we have sections in the bookstore with a tag the most prestigious and important literary prizes “we recommend” that we believe are the books in the Arab world. worth reading.

What are some of your hobbies?

How many different books are on your shelves Travelling, taking adventurous trips to new places, at any given time? discovering all about their culture and rituals and Let’s put it this way, we have more than 8 thousands learning form it. I also like to learn new languages. titles at the bookstore.

Your message for us at CityPages magazine: Tell us about the author events you often host First, I would like to thank you for visiting us here at and how people can know about them? the bookstore. Secondly, I know it’s cliché to say it Yes, we support all local writers and host special but “life is full of possibilities you only need to focus events at our store to launch their books and give an to acquire it”.

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JUNE BIRTHSTONE IS the PEARL By: Oussama T. Hussein Giving a piece of jewelry containing a birthstone gem will bring the wearer with good luck and protection.

Monthly birthstones symbolize the month of birth according to the Gregorian Calendar. What is the Birth stone for June? The following old poem provides the answer!

"Who comes with summer to this earth And owes to June her hour of birth A pearl should wear against her skin Who's innocence many a heart shall win." ."

Properties of the Pearl

Zodiac Sign

For those who were born in the month of June the Pearl is the traditional birthstone. The June birthstone poem reflects some of the properties with which the Pearl is associated - loyalty, faithfulness and friendship. The Traditional Metaphysical Properties for the June Birthstone Pearl are modesty, chastity and purity. The healing properties of the June birthstone are reputed to be effective for health problems relating to the heart, spleen, stomach, intestine & ulcer problems. The Pearl is also used to enhance personal integrity.

The twelve Zodiac signs are an astrological version of birthstones in addition to the twelve calendar months. The June birthstone of the Pearl is considered to be the birthstone for Gemini (The sign of the Twins) and relate to those born between May 21 - June 21. The Zodiac sign of Gemini also responds to Emerald, Alexandrite, Agate and the Ruby.

Color of the Pearl

The traditional color associated with the Pearl is the milky white color and was strongly favored as a popular gem in Victorian jewelry.

Pearls come in a wide variety of colors ranging from white to black.

The popular June Birthstone of the Pearl is found in the following The color of a pearl might be classed as white, silver, cream-colored, countries: gold, green, blue or black.

Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Mannar, the South Pacific, the Gulf of California, the Gulf of Mexico, the Pacific coast of Mexico, Europe, Japan and Australia

Where are Pearls found?

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Definition of the Pearl: The word Pearl is derived from the Latin word "pirum" which means "pear" which reflects the shape of the gem. A smooth lustrous round structure having a brilliant luster, with varying tints, found inside the shell of a mollusk such as a clam or oyster. It is formed due to a secretion of shelly substance around some irritating foreign particle.

Its substance is the same as nacre, or mother-of-pearl. Pearls which are round, or nearly round, and of fine luster, are highly esteemed as jewels, and compare in value with precious stones. Real pearls are made by oysters or other mollusks whilst imitation pearls are man-made. Cultured pearls are made by mollusks but with human intervention (an irritant introduced into their shells causes a pearl to grow). A good sized pearl can take between five to eight years to form, which is usually the entire life of the oyster or mollusk. The cost depends on the size and the coating, or “nacre”, on a real pearl which gives it its iridescence.

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Dates

Stone

Aquarius

21 January – 19 February

Garnet

Pisces

20 February – 21 March

Amethyst

Aries

22 March – 20 April

Heliotrope

Taurus

21 April – 21 May

Sapphire

Gemini

22 May – 21 June

Agate

Cancer

21 June – 22 July

Emerald

Leo

23 July – 22 August

Virgo

23 August – 22 September

Carnelian

Libra

23 September – 23 October

Chrysolite

Scorpio

24 October – 21 November

Beryl

Sagittarius

22 November – 21 December

Topaz

Capricorn

22 December – 21 January

Ruby

Onyx

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JUNE Movie Releases HERCULES

Director: Brett Ratner

Director: Doug Guillermo Director: Limandel Toro

Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Aksel Hennie, Ian McShane, Joseph Fiennes, John Hurt, Rebecca Ferguson

Starring: Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, Charlotte Riley, Bill Paxton, Jonas Armstrong, Tony Way

Genres: Action, Adventure, Period

Genres: Sci-Fi, Thriller, Action, Epic

Synopsis: Everyone knows the legend of

Synopsis: Lt. Col. Bill Cage (Cruise) is an

Hercules and his twelve labors. Our story begins after the labors, and after the legend…

Haunted by a sin from his past, Hercules has become a mercenary. Along with five faithful companions, he travels ancient Greece selling his services for gold and using his legendary reputation to intimidate enemies. But when the benevolent ruler of Thrace and his daughter seek Hercules' help to defeat a savage and terrifying warlord, Hercules finds that in order for good to triumph and justice to prevail... he must again become the hero he once was... he must embrace his own myth... he must be Hercules

officer who has never seen a day of combat when he is unceremoniously dropped into what amounts to a suicide mission. Killed within minutes, Cage now finds himself inexplicably thrown into a time loop—forcing him to live out the same brutal combat over and over, fighting and dying again…and again.

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THINK LIKE A MAN TOO

Director: Ben Falcone

EARTH TO ECHO

THE FAULT IN OUR STARS

THE ROVER

Director: Dave Green

Director:Josh James Wan Director: Boone

Director: David Michod

Starring: Teo Halm, Astro, Reese C. Hartwig, Ella Wahlestedt, Jason GrayStanford, Cassius Willis

Starring: Shailene Woodley, Willem Dafoe, Laura Dern, Ansel Elgort, Nat Wolff, Lotte Verbeek

Starring: Robert Pattinson, Guy Pearce, Scoot McNairy, Anthony Hayes, David Field, Gillian Jones

Genres: Adventure

Genres: Drama, Teen

Genres: Drama

Synopsis: Story of teens who receive

Synopsis: A teenage girl stricken with

Synopsis: The Rover is set in a world ten

cancer falls for a boy in her support group and the two form a bond as they deal with their illnesses.

Hazel and Gus are two extraordinary teenagers who share an acerbic wit, a disdain for the conventional, and a love that sweeps them -- and us – on an unforgettable journey.

Their relationship is all the more miraculous, given that they met and fell in love at a cancer support group.

years following the collapse of the western economic system, where Australia’s mineral resources have drawn the desperados and dangerous to its shores. With society in decline, the rule of law has disintegrated and life is cheap. The film follows hardened loner Eric (Pearce), who travels the desolate towns and roads of the Australian outback. When a gang of thieves steals his car they leave behind the wounded Rey (Pattinson) in their wake.

Forcing Rey to help track the gang, Eric will go to any lengths to take back the one thing that matters to him.

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mysterious messages on their cell phones.

But with each battle, Cage becomes able to engage the adversaries with increasing skill, alongside Special Forces warrior Rita Vrataski (Blunt). And, as Cage and Rita take the fight to the aliens, each repeated encounter gets them one step closer to defeating the enemy.

22 JUMP STREET

Director: Tim Story

Director: Chris Miller, Phil Lord

Starring: Melissa McCarthy, Mark Duplass, Susan Sarandon, Allison Janney, Dan Aykroyd, Kathy Bates

Starring: Kevin Hart, Terrence Jenkins, Romany Malco, Michael Ealy, Gary Owen, Regina Hall

Starring: Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill, Ice Cube, Amber Stevens, Craig Roberts, Wyatt Russell

Genres: Comedy

Genres: Comedy, Sequel

Genres: Comedy, Action, Sequel

Genres: Sci-Fi, Action, Drama, Sequel

Genres: Adventure, Action, Sequel

Synopsis: Tammy (McCarthy) is having a

Synopsis: The couples are back together

Synopsis: Officers Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and

Synopsis: Continuing the story of how

Synopsis: The film begins after an epic

bad day. She's totaled her clunker car, gotten fired from her thankless job at a greasy burger joint, and instead of finding comfort at home, finds her husband getting comfortable with the neighbor in her own house.

It's time to take her boom box and book it.

The bad news is she's broke and without wheels. The worse news is her grandma, Pearl (Sarandon), is her only option—with a car, cash, and an itch to see Niagara Falls. Not exactly the escape Tammy had in mind. But on the road, with grandma riding shot gun, it may be just what Tammy needs.

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for a wedding in Las Vegas, but plans for a romantic weekend go awry when their various misadventures get them into some various situations that threaten to derail the big event.

Jenko (Channing Tatum) go deep undercover at a local college, but when Jenko meets a kindred spirit on the football team, and Schmidt infiltrates the bohemian art major scene, they begin to question their partnership.

Director: Matt Reeves

Director: Michael Bay

Starring: Andy Serkis, Keri Russell, Jason Clarke, Kodi Smit-McPhee

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Nicola Peltz,

Gary Oldman, Judy Greer

Tucci, Kelsey Grammer

Brenton Thwaites, Jack Reynor, Stanley

ultra-intelligent simian Caesar presides over the fall of human civilization.

battle that left a great city torn, but with the

A growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar is threatened by a band of human survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier. They reach a fragile peace, but it proves short-lived, as both sides are brought to the brink of a war that will determine who will emerge as Earth's dominant species.

a shadowy group reveals itself in an attempt

world saved. As humanity picks up the pieces, to control the direction of history… while an ancient, powerful new menace sets Earth in its crosshairs. With help from a new cast of humans, Optimus Prime and the Autobots rise to meet their most fearsome challenge yet. In an incredible adventure, they are swept up in a war of good and evil, ultimately leading to a climactic battle across the world.

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Starring: Jay Baruchel, Craig Ferguson, America Ferrera, Jonah Hill, Kristen Wiig, T.J. Miller

Starring: Dane Cook, Julie Bowen

Genres: Family, Fantasy, 3D, Sequel

Genres: Comedy, Family, Animation

Synopsis: The heroic Viking Hiccup and

Synopsis: Planes: Fire & Rescue features a

his faithful dragon Toothless must protect the peace -- and save the future of men and dragons from the power-hungry Drago.

The first movie took us into a war between fire-breathing dragons and Vikings, but when a boy named Hiccup impossibly befriended a dragon named Toothless, their friendship changed their world forever. Dragons 2, the second film of this fantastic epic trilogy continues the story about a man named Hiccup and a dragon named Toothless, and flies into theaters in summer of 2014.

JERSEY BOYS

Director: Jon Favreau, Clint Eastwood Starring: Vincent Piazza, Erich Bergen, Mike Doyle, Johnny Cannizzaro, Christopher Walken, John Lloyd Young

quirky crew of elite firefighting aircraft devoted to protecting historic Piston Peak National Park from a raging wildfire. When world famous air racer Dusty (voice of Cook) learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he must shift gears and is launched into the world of wildfire air attack. Dusty joins forces with veteran fire and rescue helicopter Blade Ranger and his courageous air attack team, including spirited super scooper Lil’ Dipper (voice of Bowen), heavy-lift helicopter Windlifter, ex-military transport Cabbie and a lively bunch of brave all-terrain vehicles known as The Smokejumpers. Together, the fearless team battles a massive wildfire, and Dusty learns what it takes to become a true hero.

AND SO IT GOES

Director: Rob Reiner Starring: Michael Douglas, Diane Keaton, Frankie Valli

Genres: Musical, Adaptation

Genres: Drama, Comedy

Synopsis: Frank Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy

Synopsis: A self-centered realtor enlists

DeVito and Nick Massi go from blue-collar wrong side of the track origins to become American pop sensations, selling 175 million records worldwide before they are 30 years old.

the help of his neighbor when he's suddenly left in charge of the granddaughter he never knew existed. There are a million reasons not to like realtor Oren Little, and that's just the way he likes it. Willfully obnoxious to anyone who might cross his path, he wants nothing more than to sell one last house and retire in peace and quiet -- until his estranged son suddenly drops off a granddaughter (Sterling Jerins) he never knew existed and turns his life upside-down. Clueless about how to care for a sweet, abandoned nine-year-old, he pawns her off on his determined and lovable neighbor Leah and tries to resume his life uninterrupted. But little by little, Oren stubbornly learns to open his heart - to his family, to Leah, and to life itself.

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The English Woman In Saudi Arabia

"Hi,"

she said in a broken english accent.

I didn't want to look at her, I was too afraid to tell you the truth, I was new to the country and a little scared. "I don't mean to bother you dear, but you look rather lost and it is odd to find a blue-eyed woman with blonde hair in our country. Are you okay?" she asked in a concerned tone. I didn't know whether to reply or just keep quiet, my heart started to beat fast and I felt dizzy and weak. I came all the way to Saudi Arabia to find the man that I had fallen in love with back in England. What on earth was I thinking?

to sob. The woman approached me and hugged me, although I couldn't see her face, as it was covered, her big brown eyes gave me comfort. "I am here to look for this Saudi man, his name is Yousef. I have known him for a long time, he studied with me in college back in my country. But he left to come back here, he asked me to come with him but I couldn't," I sighed. "My parents refused. But after months of him gone, I just couldn't live without him," I whispered, I felt like a weight had been lifted from my shoulders. I waited for the woman to respond, I did not know what to expect. Would she be angry? I knew this was an Islamic country and as a 20 year old English woman, running away to Saudi Arabia to be reunited with her true love, was I looked around the airport and started not exactly an appropiate story to tell. to panic. I was the only woman that was uncovered and every man that passed me "First of all," she said in a low voice. "You must gave me a look. "Oh no," I cried. "What have I take this scarf and cover your hair." At first I done?" I put my hands to my face and started was a bit hesitant, I followed her eyes as she was looking around at the men staring at me, Nadia AlHassan so I did what I was told. Could I trust her? I had never been in the Middle East, I knew no arabic whatsoever and my family had no idea where I was. But, I had no other choice but to Nadia Al-Hassan is a student in Ireland, studying trust her.

Journalism. She is passionate about writing stories and poetry. Nadia loves helping people with her stories. She believes that words are beautiful and powerful.

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From the way he dressed, to the way he spoke. "He was tall, so handsome and gentle," I said with a smile on my face, remembering all our memories together. "He had soft dark brown eyes and a warm smile. Oh, his eyelashes were so beautiful! Thick and long, every womans dream to have," I laughed. I could not see what her face expression was but I somehow knew that she was smiling too. "Do you think I'm foolish to have come all the way here?" I asked. She shook her head and placed her hand on my shoulder.

"Love makes us do crazy things, but it does not make us foolish," she replied. I continued with my story, I told her how I met him and how he taught me all about Islam too. "I was intrigued, I wanted to know more about his culture and his religion. He would sit down every evening with me in the college library and teach me all about Islam. I started to want to know more and more, It sounded like such a beautiful religion."

Just as I was telling her about how my mother and father and how they did everything they could to keep me away from him and how I lost all hope, I heard a familiar voice behind "Tell me about this man called Yousef," she me. "Kate," he said. I turned around and there said. We sat for an hour as I described him. he was, handsome as ever, standing.

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A man’s relationship with his father is one of the most important relationships in his life. Dad is supposed to teach us the manly arts, to always be there as lifelong mentors who lovingly guide us into manhood. At least that’s what every boy hopes for. Of course in real life the relationship between father and son is rarely so simple. A son yearns for the love and respect of his dad and doesn’t always get it. Or he worships his father, only to find out later he wasn’t such a good guy.

Or his dad is indeed the real deal, but he exits his son’s life too soon.

It’s no wonder that a relationship so fraught with hope and yearning, drama and resentment, joy and regret has often translated into cinematic gold. Men don’t typically cry at movies, but when we do, nine times out of ten the scene involves a father and his kids. Father-themed flicks are guaranteed to make us laugh, get misty-eyed, and feel a little introspective about our own dads, and if we have kids ourselves, how we measure up as fathers.

I thought it would be appropriate to highlight some of the very best movies about fatherhood that the world of cinema has to offer.

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To Kill a Mockingbird

Atticus Finch is the man. Pillar of integrity, fighter of racial injustice, humble sharpshooter, and, of course, world’s greatest dad. As a widower he could have shipped his kids off to a relative, but he was absolutely devoted to them. He was kind, protective, and incredibly patient with his two kids, Jem and Scout. And most importantly, he taught his children by example. I find the relationship between Atticus and his daughter to be particularly endearing. If I ever have a daughter, I hope my relationship with her can be like the one Atticus had with his little girl. No wonder the American Film Institute called Atticus the “greatest movie hero of the 20th century.”

Of course you can’t top the book itself, but the film version measures up pretty well.

Gregory Peck was given some very large shoes to fill, and he did so admirably.

Big Fish

Big Fish is a weird movie. Weird in a good way, though. It was directed by Tim Burton, hence the weirdness. Big Fish focuses on the strained relationship between a father and son–Ed and Will Bloom. Ed is a man who loves to tell (possibly fictitious) stories about his past. Ed’s son, Will, thinks his dad is full of it and can’t stand his tall tales. Will feels he cannot trust his father and eventually stops talking to him for several years. But when Will finds out his dad is dying, he returns home to begin a journey that will lead him to learn who is father really is, a process that allows him to come to peace with his dad.

The end of Big Fish is awesome. I won’t spoil it for you. Watch it.

Field of Dreams

To what lengths would a man go for a chance at reconciliation? If it’s for your (dead) father, most of us would do anything.

As a young man, Ray Kinsella had a strained relationship with his dad and had once refused to play catch with him, a decision he has regretted ever since. Now grown up, with his father passed away, Ray has become an Iowa farmer. A voice tells him, “If you build it, he will come,” and Ray obeys by building a baseball diamond in his cornfield. The voice continues to guide Ray, and after a series of mysterious and supernatural events, he is able to make amends by playing a simple game of catch with his dead father. Man. That catch scene gets me every time.

The Godfather

At its core, The Godfather is about one man’s struggle to accept and eventually live up to the legacy his father has left him (even if that legacy isn’t the most noble and honorable one). You can gleam a lot of great insights about fatherhood from watching the entire trilogy. My favorite comes from Don Corleone: “A man who doesn’t spend time with his family can never be a real man.” Be a man. Spend some time with those kiddos.

And don’t forget the cannoli.

Father of the Bride

It’s the moment any man with a daughter looks forward to with both happiness and sadness: his little girl’s wedding. You’ve probably seen the 1991 re-make ofFather of the Bride with Steve Martin. Sure, it’s funny, but it’s nowhere near as good as the 1950 original starring Spencer Tracy and a young and beautiful Elizabeth Taylor. At least, I don’t think so. There’s nothing profound or deep about this film. It’s just a fun, family comedy about the relationship between a man and his daughter. Spencer Tracy rocks it in this movie. One of his best performances.

Road to Perdition

As we mentioned in the introduction, sometimes the relationship between father and son can be pretty complicated.

That complexity is at the root of the dark, Depression-era gangster film, Road to Perdition. Every boy wants to grow up to be like his dad, but what if your dad isn’t such a good guy? Tom Hanks plays mob bodyguard and hitman, Michael Sullivan, who must protect his son from his former boss (with whom he had his own almost father/son relationship) and his boss’ son, who has killed the rest of Sullivan’s family.

On a mission of revenge, Sullivan draws his son into a life of crime, but hopes he will take a different path in life. It’s a bloody, complicated, and father/son relationshippacked movie; as Hanks puts it, “If you’re a man, and you’ve got offspring…emotionally, it’s devastating.”

The Pursuit of Happyness

An uplifting film based on the true story of now multi-millionaire Chris Gardner's one-year struggle with homelessness while raising his son by himself and working to land a full-time job. The Pursuit of Happynessshows the lengths a father will go for his children. What makes this movie even more emotionally captivating is that Chris Gardner and his son, little Chris, are played by real-life father and son, Will and Jaden Smith.

Parenthood

If you’re a fan of the ABC television comedy, Parenthood, then watch the movie that inspired the show. Like the show, Parenthood the movie focuses on different branch-offs of the same family. And like the show, the movie does a good job showcasing the (often humorous) struggles of being a parent in our crazy modern world. While it’s an ensemble film, Steve Martin’s character Gil Buckman takes center stage. Gil’s a father who’s driven to be the best dad he can be because of his dissatisfaction with his own childhood. Gil’s earnestness to be a good dad often crosses the line into neuroticism, but during the course of the film he learns to mellow out.

I really like this film (and the show). Unlike a lot of comedies built on outrageous setups and low-brow gags, Parenthood tries to stay as true to real life as possible. When you watch it, you laugh because you can relate with the characters and their problems.

Boyz ‘N the Hood

Laurence Fishburne plays Furious Styles (what an awesome name), a hard-nosed father trying to raise his rebellious son, Tre, on the mean streets of Los Angeles. Furious gives his son plenty of tough love but also provides him a good example of what it means to be a father, and more importantly, a good man. Boyz ‘N the Hood teaches us that there’s nothing like the influence of a father to mold a boy into a man who does the right thing.

Finding Nemo

A movie about fatherhood that you can watch with your kids. Marlin’s a widower father who loses his wife and 400 of his children (he’s a fish) in a vicious barracuda attack. His only child to survive is Nemo, a headstrong little clown fish who’s frustrated by his father’s neurotic over-protectiveness.

Despite Marlin’s best efforts to look out for Nemo, he gets lost and the rest of the movie is dedicated to, well, finding Nemo. Marlin’s love for his son transcends species. Even us human dads can relate to this computeranimated fish.

Paper Moon

Starring real-life dad and daughter, Ryan and Tatum O’Neil,Paper Moon follows Moses and Addie Pray, a father-daughter duo who grift in Depression-Era Kansas. Moses isn’t really an ideal father-figure. He scams old widows out of money by pretending to be a Bible salesman who recently sold their deceased husband an expensive, personalized Bible. But the daddy-daughter relationship between Moses and Addie is awfully charming. Paper Moon is a fun, comedy-filled movie that you can watch with your own little partner in crime.

My Life

My Life is perhaps the best and most underrated movie about fatherhood ever made. Michael Keaton plays Bob Ivanovich, a man who discovers that he has terminal cancer soon after his wife gets pregnant.

Knowing he won’t be around to raise his little boy, Bob makes home movies of himself that his son can watch as he grows up. In some of the videos, Bob reads bedtime stories and in others, which will be shown when his son is older, Bob teaches important man skills likehow to shave and how to shake hands.

As Bob approaches his death, he also begins to reconcile with his own father,

Abdulaziz AlKhamis Abdulaziz is a Kuwaiti Film Maker, Visual Artist and a Script Writer. He graduated from the UK, with a passion to mix art and visuals.

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Poetry by Nada Faris Available online on Pinterest.com Behind the Scenes

What’s holding you back, when I’d surrendered my heel?

Had you taken a moment to peer into your brain you would have squinted and then held your breath, but since you illuminate every cobweb with bright intent you soldier on speaking so-called altruism. Hold on.

Swerve the spotlight of this theatrical display behind the scenes, where deserted boxes packed with real events gather dust and insects.

The expanse of time, odorless, forgetful, stretching long and wide, will sooth, will heal the scar spurting blood and broken promises smelling like your shampoo, and phony compliments.

Paragon of Decomposition She thinks she is so pure, so she cleans herself, thoroughly washing out every blemish until she forgets what it means to be human, pulsating with emotions, blood bubbling with hemoglobin, bones, meat, nerves, germs, and mistakes.

Expanse of Time

Regrets and heartaches aren't mere temperaments, but conditions upon which humanity is staked.

Rip the scab with fingers dripping my scent, let white turn red, turn drab.

No tears translucent will dribble and blend in your brew of fragility, staining,

She’d codify her demise with rituals sanitarily emanating qualities associated with divinity she thinks she owns, or rather, hopes and pretends she does.

fleeting as fugitives, slipping in and out of memories, leaving clues of your trespassing, mercurial, piercing details as needles poking and pulling threads, weaving knots with failed expectations and dread, never to unravel.

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

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Avoiding blisters, and the rumbling under her skin, of physical sin calling, she studies sermons so she could teach others about the miracle of her powers, her self-imposed dictatorship of desire, lolled at will to earn her honors, for unlike you and me, she is no mediocrity with filthy flaws.

And unlike Christ who died for love, (can you smell the foul blood on a forsaken prophet of mercy thickening still with treason and loss?) she laves her arms until she levitates, until she glows, until a halo hovers above and crowns her skull, and names her holier than the Lord.

She’d rather die alone, than vulgar, suffering from pain or trauma, for she is perfection personified in human form.

Introspection While soaping my body I bellow in disgust at something I’ve washed, you’ve touched, with indifference; how is it now that I foam the soap to cover it up, and scrub as if to get it out entirely, and why does my heart beat faster when I, after forgetting, remember it there, gloating, taunting, and why do I feel the need to ask you for an opinion or a degree of distaste, (be honest now) and don’t, simultaneously, don’t tell me what I already know, in the magazine, on the TV, on billboards, on faces of family members, (be honest now) and don’t, please.

‫رفق ًا بنومي‪...‬‬

‫‪Dream Ceremony‬‬ ‫أشكرك‪...‬‬ ‫ألنك دون أن تدري أشعلت الربيع في‬ ‫داخلي‬ ‫وملئتني دروبًا ملونة واحتفاالت صاخبة‬ ‫جيل من‬ ‫اشكرك ألنك أسكرت قلمي بعد‬ ‫ٍ‬ ‫االنتكاسات‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫رششت السكر على ذاكرتي‪ ،‬فأصبحت‬ ‫و‬ ‫لذيذ ًة جدا‬ ‫كرائحة الكعك في بالدي‪...‬‬ ‫ِ‬ ‫أزهرت على قصائدي ُرمانًا‬ ‫شكرًا ألنك‬ ‫َ‬ ‫وخوخًا‬ ‫وألقيت الفراشات على جملي الثكلى‪،‬‬ ‫فأينعت‪...‬‬ ‫بش ْه ِد ُق َب َ‬ ‫شكرا ألنك ز ّينت صوتي َ‬ ‫لك‬

‫المؤجلة‪،‬‬ ‫َ‬ ‫تشكيل زوايا قلبي بما يليق‬ ‫دت‬ ‫وأع َ‬ ‫َ‬ ‫بانتظارنا‪...‬‬

‫حب رسمتُ ها على ُدرجي‬ ‫بعض‬ ‫و‬ ‫ُ‬ ‫قلوب ٍ‬ ‫ِ‬ ‫المدرسي‪،‬‬ ‫هي أيضًا َ‬ ‫لك فخذها‪...‬‬

‫فخ ْذها‬ ‫زوايا‬ ‫وامأل برائحتك زُهد المكان‬ ‫القلب لك ُ‬ ‫ْ‬ ‫الدمعُ الغافي على وسائدي‬ ‫وتعمد بمطر الحنين‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫ُ‬ ‫الزنبقة (الـ)زرعتُ ها على شرفتي لتحيا بك‬ ‫و‬ ‫المشتاق وارتباكه‬ ‫بوداعة‬ ‫ومشط‬ ‫ِ‬ ‫ِ‬ ‫لك‪ ...‬فخذها‪..‬‬ ‫ُحلمي‪...‬‬ ‫أشعاري ورسائلي الما اكتملت بعد‬ ‫وانزع بقايا االنتظار عن ِّصبا كتفي‬ ‫ُ‬ ‫العاطلة عن العمل‬ ‫أقالمي‬ ‫متمرس على رخام الوقت‬ ‫كطفل‬ ‫و احبي‬ ‫ٍ‬ ‫ٍ‬ ‫ُ‬ ‫تراتيل أحالمي‬ ‫وداعة اسمي‬ ‫وردد بكل ما أوتيت من‬ ‫ٍ‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫و ُ‬ ‫كل صلواتي المتمردةُ ‪َ ،‬‬ ‫لك فخذها‪...‬‬ ‫أحب ِك‪..‬‬ ‫صمت‬ ‫بصمت‪،‬‬ ‫واهتف‬ ‫ٍ‬ ‫ٍ‬ ‫مطبق‪ُ :‬‬ ‫ٍ‬ ‫ُق َبلي الخجلى‬ ‫دفاتر طفولتي المذعورة‬ ‫ُ‬

‫لكن أرجوك‬ ‫ببطء ‪،‬‬ ‫اخطي‬ ‫ٍ‬ ‫ببطء أكثر ‪...‬‬ ‫ٍ‬ ‫ُ‬ ‫أخاف أن أصحو‬ ‫مراس َم الحلم‪....‬‬ ‫فس ُد ُحضو ُر َك‬ ‫ِ‬ ‫في ِ‬ ‫ُ‬

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JUNE Book Releases

Summer is a time when many people like to read books that take them to other places (even if, in reality, they are stuck at home). Thrillers and romance are always big sellers, and this look at anticipated June releases has plenty of both!

Written in My Own Heart'sBlood' Diana Gabaldon

The release of Written in My Own Heart's Blood by Diana Gabaldon, the latest book in the very popular Outlander series, has been rescheduled twice. Finally, the release date is here! Fans of the seven previous novels in the series will surely devour this 800+ page continuation of the story.

If you prefer to fill your beach bag with romance rather than action, this is the series for you.

China Dolls Lisa See

Lisa See is beloved for her stories about Chinese and Chinese-American women, such asSnow Flower and the Secret Fan and Shanghai Girls.

China Dolls is the story of three Chinese-American young women in San Fransisco in 1938. They are from very different backgrounds, but become best friends. As war looms, they face various trials and must rely on each other.

The Silkworm

Robert Galbraith

When word got out that Robert Galbraith is actually a pen name for J.K. Rowling, Galbraith's first novel, The Cuckoo's Calling, became an instant bestseller. That's how it got our attention, but after reading it, we were glad that it did. The second novel in this new detective series is due out just in time for summer vacation. Rowling/Galbraith fans won't want to miss Silkworm.

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Herman Koch is the bestselling author of The Dinner. In his newest novel, a medical procedure performed by a doctor to the stars goes horribly wrong, and an actor dies. The doctor and actor's families spent the summer before together on the Mediterranean, and a violent incident there may be the key to understanding the actor's death. This is a psychological thriller.

Mr. Mercedes Stephen King

If you love suspense, you can't go wrong with Stephen King. In Mr. Mercedes -- a summer thriller if ever there was one -- King tells the story of a man who has already committed one violent act and is threatening something worse. When Brady Hartfield plowed through a crowd in a stolen Mercedes, he killed eight people and escaped. Still at large, he is threatening another act that could kill or maim thousands. A retired policeman and two allies are in a race to stop him.

That Night

Chevy Stevens

That Night is the story of Toni, a 34 year old woman who was convicted of murdering her younger sister when she was a teenager. She is on parole and wants to move on with her life, but circumstances are making that difficult. She may need to find out what truly happened that night and prove her innocence before she can move on.

An Untamed State

The Vacationers

Roxane Gay's short stories and essays have gained her attention and made her debut novel, An Untamed State, one of the most buzzed about debuts of early 2014. An Untamed State is billed as a page turner that you won't want to put down, but sounds like it is best for those with thicker skin. This is the story of a Haitian-born woman who returns to Haiti with her American husband and baby. She is kidnapped and sexually tortured for almost two weeks. Much of the novel deals with the psychological aftermath and ways her life falls apart after her release.

The Vacationers starts at the airport and ends with the plane ride home

Roxane Gay

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Herman Koch

Emma Straub

after two weeks of vacation in Mallorca. During that time, the Post family and some close friends work through family secrets, rivalries and tensions.

Emma Straub keeps the pages turning in this summery story.

BOOK CLUB

A woman's Work IS Never DONE T

his book is a great gift to give to a friend as a birthday gift, as I did with my best friend. It is written by my favorite gift books' author Helen Exley. She is well known for having many gift books under different titles that are very popular, such as; To My Great Friend, The Baby Blessing, Little Things Mean A lot and many more. Her business of gift books started as a family initiative that was meant to give people a meaningful gift that friends and family members could share amongst each others. Now Helen's gift books are widely popular. What is special about her gift books is that they are tiny books that can be easily carried in your pocket, they don't consist of many pages which makes it very easy to read, it has a collection of selected quotations by many authors that is relevant to the topic (title of the book) and a collaboration with a caricature artist to make it fun to look at over and over again.

In this book Helen wanted to share the never ending works of a woman; she got quotations related to women as, mothers, daughters, sisters, lovers, working ladies and many more. In this specific gift book she collaborated with caricature artist Rowan Barnes Murphy who is well known in that field.

Here are examples of some of the quotes that were included in the mini book: "All mothers are physically handicapped.

They have only two hands." – Author Unknown

"Just as every human being believes he has a novel in him, so every uxorious husband believes his wife has a cookery book in her." – Alice Thomas Ellis (1912-2005) "The one thing children wear out faster than shoes is parents." – John J. Plomp You could find Helen Exley's gift books at the gift shops stores as well as co-ops at affordable price, I also recommend that you read it before you gift it to your friend, it is always a good read.

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Meet Nada, our team member is simply a book savvy. Every month Nada picks her favourite book and shares with you its review. Please feel free to contact Nada to discuss your opinion or ask her opinion on your favourite book or author.

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THE UPCOMING SUMMER

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ummer is every student’s favorite part of the year, because it’s the time where students relax from all the stress of the final exams and get an abundant amount of free time as reward for their hard work. They spend this 3-month’s vacation leisurely having fun, and enjoying themselves. Some travel to other countries, and others lay back everyday watching TV, playing videogames, or hang out with their family and friends.

Summer is, at the beginning, every student’s paradise. But gradually, and after doing all of what they had in mind, it becomes a bore; merely some time to waste before school/ college starts again. Because it becomes Adnan Najeeb Al-Abbar Adnan is studying Theoretical Physics at the college of Sciences and Technology in Kuwait University. His Hobbies include Anime, manga, heavy metal, jazz, gaming, writing, and reading. In Writing field he is into Reviews, critiques, essays, plays, and short short-stories. Adnan can be contacted by email: 3dnanoo94@gmail.com

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repetitive really soon. Work (or in students’ case: study) is supplementary to our happiness. That’s why we tend to crave going back to school after long breaks.

Sadly in Kuwait, students don’t recognize their full potentials. Accomplishments during this vacation are scarce. Most people focus on how to have fun the following day, and that is a major waste of time. Summer is the best time for doing projects. Sure, we should have fun in summer, but summer is all about productivity and creativity, that's why it’s important to consider having a plan for the upcoming summer, and the ones that come after, so that we all could be helpful members in our society. Besides, what's more fun than having a list of achievements crossed out?

Imagine all the things you could come up with in 90 days of free time. Think of all the possibilities. Surely, we all have hobbies, and we all like challenges, so why not challenge ourselves (or our friends) to do the greatest

things this summer? You can start practicing on your guitar, or start writing a story. You can arrange a book-reading contest with your friends or family, or you can learn about new topics you weren’t enlightened on. You can practice drawing and sketching, or start a new club with special activities. The choices are endless, the time is abundant, and recreational activities are variant, and only you can decide how this summer turns out in the end.

After all, you are the one behind your final decision: This summer can be your best yet, or just another passing vacation. We may have hard times, or some problems with family or such, but we always rise after, and make the best of our time. So ask yourself this: “What’s going to happen this summer?”

Will you let it pass, or will you make the best of it?

Good luck on your exams, and have a nice productive fun summer vacation!

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Wataniya is Now Ooredoo CityPages Meets Sarah Al Enzi at Ooredoo

Photograph by: Hassan Younes @hasan_younes , Location: Ooredoo New Headquarters

CityPages meets Sarah Al Enzi the Junior Sales Executive – Sales/Retail at Ooredoo for 2.5 years. Sarah holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administrations from Kuwait University. At Ooredoo, her tasks includes: Listening to customers to aid in finding the right bundle of services & products to comply with their needs, selling & marketing the company's products & services to them, providing the customers with information & building loyalty, and acting as a liaison between the company & the market. In our meeting with Sarah we wanted to know more about the transition of Wataniya telecom to Ooredoo and why the name "Ooredoo"?

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You have done an amazing work at Ooredoo to launch the brand name in Kuwait, however many customers are still not sure of the identity Ooredoo carries. Would you tell us more about your new brand?

True, and at my job in retail, we are still spreading awareness on who Ooredoo is, What it means, and what it stands for. Many of our customers still ask us these questions. We are part of a leading international communications company delivering mobile, fixed, broadband internet, and corporate managed services tailored to the needs of consumers and businesses across markets in the Middle East, North Africa and Southeast Asia. The Ooredoo Group operates in some 14 countries including Qatar, Maldives, Tunisia, Algeria, Palestine, Myanmar, Iraq, Indonesia, and Oman.

We have been the fastest growing telecommunications company in terms of revenue since 2006.

Any change can come with risks. How did your customers react to the change in the brand name from Wataniya Telecom to “Ooredoo”?

This was a real challenge to us. As you may already know, our customers come from different backgrounds, nationalities and cultures within Kuwait, so we had to react to their concerns, comments, and questions with complete understanding and transparency. Naturally, many people might not be adaptable or might not accept change easily, however what we have noticed is that people viewed the change into “Ooredoo” as a positive and new start. citypageskuwait.com

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You have done an amazing work at Ooredoo to launch the brand name in Kuwait, however many customers are still not sure of the identity Ooredoo carries. Would you tell us more about your new brand?

True, and at my job in retail, we are still spreading awareness on who Ooredoo is, What it means, and what it stands for. Many of our customers still ask us these questions. We are part of a leading international communications company delivering mobile, fixed, broadband internet, and corporate managed services tailored to the needs of consumers and businesses across markets in the Middle East, North Africa and Southeast Asia.

The Ooredoo Group operates in some 14 countries including Qatar, Maldives, Tunisia, Algeria, Palestine, Myanmar, Iraq, Indonesia, and Oman. We have been the fastest growing telecommunications company in terms of revenue since 2006.

Any change can come with risks. How did your customers react to the change in the brand name from Wataniya Telecom to “Ooredoo”?

This was a real challenge to us. As you may already know, our customers come from different backgrounds, nationalities and cultures within Kuwait, so we had to react to their concerns, comments, and questions with complete understanding and transparency.

Naturally, many people might not be adaptable or might not accept change easily, however what we have noticed is that people viewed the change into “Ooredoo” as a positive and new start.

They expect more from us now. They want more tailored services and products that fit better with their lifestyles. And More than that, they wanted us to listen to what they want and provide it to them.

We have promised ourselves to be Caring, Connecting and Challenging. We want to care for our customers and for what matters to them. We want to connect with them, and listen to what they want. We also want to add some challenge so that they always ask us for more, because that’s how we will develop and innovate.

After the studies done by Ooredoo Group on choosing an Arabic name, why the name “Ooredoo”?

The group wanted an Arabic name that represents its Arabic identity across all countries it operates in and it also wanted a name that reflect what customers wants are. Therefore, the name “Ooredoo” was chosen, which in English means “I want.” By this name we give chances to our customers to tell us what they want. Ooredoo is the word that every customer normally says when coming to a branch; “I want” fast internet, “I want” personalized services, and much more. We encourage our customers to tell us what they want so we can continue to innovate and develop more services.

How is the vision of Ooredoo affecting your deliverables to customers?

Ooredoo’s vision is all about enriching people's lives in Kuwait. To enrich people’s lives means we want to serve them by not only providing them with telecom services, but also by helping them grow in their communities within Kuwait and supporting them reach their potential to contribute to human growth.

This is what makes us different than other telecoms in Kuwait. We are a communitybased company which makes us responsible of contributing to the social development of the communities within Kuwait. We want to enable youth, champion women and empower entrepreneurs and small businesses.

What opportunities does Ooredoo give to young ambitious Kuwaitis like you?

With my experience in the Sales Division, I believe that Ooredoo definitely sees potential in Kuwaiti youth. The company believes in their great skills and abilities as there are many young enthusiastic and passionate Kuwaitis working now in different divisions in the company. Ooredoo provides different job opportunities for graduates as well as experienced Kuwaitis. This comes from the company’s vision as it believes in enabling youth and helping them grow. The company also provides continuous training and growth opportunities within it.

What we learned from Ooredoo as employees is that it’s not “what we do” but it is “how we do it” that matters and that makes a difference.

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to add to your wishlist

An Amazon Fire TV, Digital Paper System, and more amazing must-haves

Nendo Cubic Rubber Band Our favorite design this month is a cubic rubber band.

The shape does two things: It makes the band easier to pick up and gives it a firmer grip. We still haven’t found the best way to shoot it, though.

Rhythm Downlight Led Astronauts on the ISS see 15 sunrises and sunsets every 24 hours. So to help them get into some kind of routine, scientists researched the optimum wavelength of light for suppressing the sleep hormone melatonin. Blue light proved best, which is why Lighting Science’s new Rhythm Downlight bulb uses blasts of blue to keep you alert, followed by a relaxing tune when you need to rest.

Ryno The Ryno looks like the love child of a motorcycle and a unicycle. But unlike either, there’s little balancing required: A gyroscope and accelerometers help keep a rider upright. Leaning forward accelerates the electric bike to speeds up to 10 mph.

Moog Theremini Hitting the right note on a theremin is surprisingly difficult. So Moog added pitch control to its latest model. With the control turned up, it’s impossible to play a wrong note. Lessen it, and there’s room for vibrato.

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Flir One The Flir One is a thermal imaging device for an iPhone. It detects infrared energy from 32°F to 212°F. Uses include seeing in the dark, locating heat loss, and cheating at hide-and-seek.

Digital Paper System Sony’s new Digital Paper System wants to liberate your office from its dependence on dead trees with an E-ink tablet. This low-power device lasts three weeks between charges, lets you edit, create and annotate documents, and at 6.6mm thick is thinner than your average notepad. When you’re done working you can upload your files to the cloud via Wi-Fi or save them to an SD card.

Crescent Switchblade This multi-tool has four interchangeable heads—three blades and a plier—for various activities, such as shingle work and cutting wires.

Htc One (M8)

Click And Grow Smart Herb Garden

Regular readers will remember the Lytro camera we tested in issue 251, which lets you change the focus of a picture after it's been taken. Two years later, the HTC One (M8) is the first smartphone to mimic this feature, using two lenses at the rear of the phone to do the job.

This means if you’ve accidentally focused your photo on a lamp post rather than the landscape behind it, you can correct the error when you get home.

If astronauts can grow plants in space, then you can grow them right here on terra firma.

Inspired by NASA technology, this miniature garden helps you grow healthy plants indoors. You simply add some water to the specially designed solution – which is full of the optimum O2 and nitrate levels for growth – and then leave the smart pot and light to work their magic.

Amazon Fire Tv Another nail in the coffin for broadcast telly, Fire TV brings streaming services such as Netflix, iPlayer and, of course, Amazon Instant Video to your TV. But unlike other streamers, it also offers streaming videogames and a dedicated games controller. And with Amazon’s purchasing power you can bet they’ll be able to offer access to most on-demand TV before the year’s out.

Feddz Electric Bike An electric motor takes up a lot less space than a petrol one. This battery-driven scooter uses the extra room to let its rider carry much more than they could on a typical motorbike. Where the fuel tank and engine would have been there are now 23 litres of storage space. Fully loaded and charged, it’ll offer a range of 70km – enough for most commutes – and will even charge your smartphone en route.

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.‫تقنيات الثمانيات تعود للحياة‬

‫ وهي إحدى عمالقة التقنية اليابانية أنها قامت وبشكل‬Sony ‫صرحت‬ ١٤٨ ‫مستقل بتطوير شريط تسجيل مغناطيسي بسعة تخزين‬ ‫ تيرابايت‬١٨٥ ‫ وهذا يعني القدرة على تخزين‬،‫جيجابايت لكل إنش مربع‬ ‫ فيلم بلوراي‬٣٧٠٠ ‫ بمعنى آخر يمكنك تخزين‬.‫في شريط كاسيت واحد‬ IBM ‫بشريط كاسيت واحد فقط! هذا اإلنجاز تم بالتعاون مع شركة‬ ‫ هذه التقنية‬،‫ حتى اآلن‬.‫والتي ساهمت بقياس كثافة التسجيل‬ ‫مصممة لتخزين البيانات اإلحتياطية للشركات الكبرى والحواسيب‬ ‫ نحن نعتقد أنه ستكون هناك منافسة‬.)Supercomputer( ‫الخارقة‬ ‫ على توفير‬Sony ‫كبيرة مع شركات التقنية األخرى والتي ستجبر‬ ‫ لم تعلن عن موعد طرح‬Sony ‫ شركة‬.‫هذه التقنية للمستهلك الحقًا‬ ‫ ولكن عندما يحصل ذلك سيكون بمثابة انتصار‬،‫الشريط في األسواق‬ .‫لحقبة الثمانينات‬

80's Technology Returns to Life The giant Japanese technology company Sony announced that they have dependently developed a soft magnetic tape technology with areal recording density of 148GB/in2. This means it will be able to record (185TB) worth of storage in a single tape.

In other words, you can store 3700 blurays in one simple cartridge. This breakthrough comes with the help of IBM corporation who assisted them with the measurement of the recording density. It's designed for long-term industrial-sized data backup. For now, this technology is designed to work with supercomputers. We think there will be a huge competition between other technology companies that will force Sony to bring this technology to the consumer later on. Sony wouldn’t say when this tape will hit the market, but when it does it will be a victory to the 80's era.

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

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

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The End of Apple vs. Google Lawsuit.

Apple and Google have agreed to dismiss all the current lawsuits that exist between the two major companies. They also agreed to work together in some areas of patent reform. In 2010 Motorola Mobility (Owned by Google) accused Apple of infringing several patent while Apple said they violated its patents regarding smartphones features.

Google acquired Motorola Mobility in 2012 for 12.5$ billion. This year Google decided to sell the Motorola Mobility to Lenovo but it will keep the majority of Motorola's patent portfolio.

Third Time is a Charm. Microsoft Suface Pro 3.

After two runs on the tablet business, Microsoft gets the hang of it. With this edition, they introduce a lighter and thinner tablet with great features and a stunning screen (2160 x 1440pix ). They even threw a pen with it to make it user-friendly. It comes with redesigned kickstand that allows you to set it at any angle (between 22 - 150 degrees). Also, it has a new 5mm ultra-thin keyboard with backlit .You can pre-order it now starting from 799$ - 1949$ and it ships on August 31st.

The World's Most Valuable Brands are Tech Companies Google got the 1st rank with a value of 159$ billion after beating Apple which slipped to 2nd rank. IBM remain in the 3rd place followed by Microsoft in the 4th ( was 7th ). Facebook is in the 21st place ( was 31st ). Samsung is in the 29th place ( was 30th ). Oracle is in the 45th place ( was 36th ). HP is in the 49th ( was 54th ). The first 4 companies leading this chart are technology companies and their value surpass 500$ billion. How long will these companies hold and lead the chart?!

The Second Worst Data Breach in History More than 145 millions accounts compromised! eBay said that hackers raided its network three months ago. The company advised its users to change their passwords immediately. eBay said "We don't know that they decrypted the passwords because it would not be easy to do.�. These records contain passwords, email addresses, mailing addresses, date of birth and other personal information, but no financial data (credit cards information). The biggest data breach was in October 2013 when a hacker accessed Adobe System and collected information that belongs to 152 million user accounts.

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Samsung New Health SAMI Sensor & SIMBAND Mock-up.

Samsung introduced Samsung Architecture Multimodal Interaction or "SAMI" Sensor & SIMBAND with open software, open hardware and mechanical as well. Its a mock-up to help inspire future partners. Samsung's goal is to converge the IT technology with health and wellness. The new era after the wearable gears is "Wearable Sensors". Young Sohn, the president and chief strategy officer of Samsung says: we should know about our bodies as much as we know about our cars for instance. He says, that our aim that someday you have sensors that know much more about your body. Samsung working with Interuniversity MicroElectronics Centre “IMEC" and University of California San Francisco to start the dialog between tech and health. Its a beginning of a new health era that will help us to take care of ourself and our body. Its a great initiative from Samsung and its worth a shout out.

LG G3: The Next Smartphone From LG. After a lot of rumours and gossips regarding the G3, LG officially announced their G3. A metallic skin, an arc design and a 5.5 inch Quad HD display ( 2560 x 1440 ) with a pixel density of 538ppi. 13MP Camera and dual flash. 3000mAh removable battery and a smart keyboard with adjustable height and adaptive keyboard. Its running the latest Android 4.4.2 Kitkat. And definitely it will be coming with 4G/LTE. "Knock Code" feature allow you to access your phone with a simple knock pattern on your screen. "Smart Security� to help you maintain and securing your data when your phone is shared, misplaced or stolen. From what they are saying and how the phone looks, we are sure its going to be a great breakthrough in their smartphone business.

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Apple WWDC 2014. What is your app!?

An App can open things that you might not know about before.

9 million registered developers. 300 million visitor a week for the app store with 75 billion downloaded apps so far. that is a fraction of what this conference is about.

Apple CEO Mr.Tim Cook introduced a new OS X that is going to work seamlessly together with iOS. The new OS X Yosemite will be more friendly to users.

With new user interface inspired by iOS 7 and whole new features, user can receive or make calls right from his mac without touching his iPhone. Moreover, user can send SMS/ iMessages, send audio notes too. You can instantly connect to the internet “Instant Hotspot” with just view clicks on your Mac. The new "iCloud Drive” is a new feature to your iCloud account. Now you can create folders and upload any type of files to use it with your iOS apps or your Windows. Now your Mac and your iOS devices know what each other is doing, this “Handoff” feature allows you to start something on you Mac and pick it up on another iOS instantly and vice versa.

And now you can send up to 5GB attachment with your email, even if the recipient server have a size limitation, the Mail will use the “Mail Drop” feature to send the attachment file to the iCloud server and give the recipient a secure link for it. But if both of users using Mail in the Mac, then no need for that feature. And a lot of amazing features with this update we can`t elaborate on them all. iOS 8, its all about the software and what`s under the user interface, is the big deal. Apple gives the developers rich access and lots of tools. Now, apps can communicate with each other. For example, you don’t need to open and edit documents using more apps, and to share documents between apps without creating unnecessary copies.

There are a lot of new changes and features to the new iOS, its to simply and to make us create our natural experience the way we want it. Starting from the Photo app that make you discover and search your moments, event and specific dates. The design, new notification centre, new widget bar, new automatic photo enhancer, smart keyboard, the whole new "family sharing" feature which we think its really amazing. moreover, new Health app and health kit to make your activity tracker, heart rate monitor, and other health and fitness apps talk to each other. A spotlight search can now search wikipedia, places nearby trending news and much more in a single search bar.

What Apple did to developers? Well, they did a lot. With the new SDK they gave the developers the advantages to use the

iCloud, Touch ID, and more to integrates with their apps. With more than 4000 new APIs they give the developers a deeperthan-ever access to iOS capabilities. Starting from Sharing Option, Photo Editing, Custom Action, Notification Centre, Documents to the amazing kits they already releasing like PhotoKit, HomeKit, HealthKit and CloudKit. They didn’t forget the Gaming generation. They are adding the SceneKit to render the games in 3D and a new technology called “Metal” that allow them to squeeze the maximum performance from the A7 chip.

Last but not least, they introduce a new programming language, oh yes they did. It`s called Swift. This what they have to say about it: "Swift is an innovative new programming language for Cocoa and Cocoa Touch. Writing code is interactive and fun, the syntax is concise yet expressive, and apps run lightning-fast and it works side-by-side with Objective-C.” Finally, with 97% overall satisfaction for iOS7. iOS 8, Apple`s Giant release so far and we bet its the best integration between the iOS and OS X till this date.

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‫تطورات شركة أبل‬

‫تستعد‬

‫شركة آبل رسميًا‬ ‫لالعالن رسميًا في‬ ‫السنوي‬ ‫مؤتمرها‬ ‫للمطورين ‪ WWDC 2014‬عن منصة ‪Smart‬‬ ‫‪ ، Home‬حيث تعمل آبل على جعل ‪ iOS‬يتحكم‬ ‫بالمنازل واألعمال الداخلية بداخله ‪ ،‬حيث تسمح‬ ‫بتغيير اعدادات األجهزة االستهالكيه الموجودة في‬ ‫المنزل المتصلة بشبكة االنترنت لكل مستخدمي‬ ‫هواتف ال ‪ iPhone‬ولوحيات ال ‪ . iPad‬وأيضًا‬ ‫يمكنك التحكم في االضاءة داخل وخارج المنزل ‪،‬‬ ‫وبامكانك تفعيل أجهزة االنذار عند مغادرة المنزل ‪.‬‬ ‫من ناحية أخرى شركة جوجل لديها منصة مشابهة‬ ‫لها التي تحمل اسم ‪. Android@Home‬‬

‫تم مؤخرًا تسريب مجموعة من الصور ذات الجودة‬ ‫العالية التي ستتميز بها هاتف ‪ iPhone 6‬الحديث‬ ‫وأيضًا فيديو لنموذج وهمي للجيل القادم من هاتف‬ ‫‪ .iPhone‬من مميزاته سوف تكون شاشة االيفون‬ ‫أكبر بحجم ‪ 4.7‬انش باالضافة الى النحافة التي‬ ‫اضافها جماالً وسوف تكون الحواف للهاتف مدورة‪،‬‬ ‫وبالطبع كعادتها سيأتي هيكل الهاتف مصنوعًا‬ ‫أصبحت التكنولوجيا أيضًا ليس بمتناول اليد فقط‬ ‫من االلمنيوم الفاخر‪ .‬لمشاهدة الفيديو لنموذج‬ ‫بل أيضًا للتحكم بمقتنياتنا ‪ ،‬أسعدني هذا التصريح‬ ‫االيفون المقبل عن طريق مسح لرمز االستجابة‬ ‫حيث يمكن للمسافرون بالتحكم بالمنزل حيث‬ ‫السريع ‪-:‬‬ ‫خاصية االنذار لها دور هام في حماية منازلنا ‪ .‬أصبحت‬ ‫تطورات شركة آبل تتنافس بجدارة للوصول الى‬ ‫الصدارة حيث قامت بترويج الجهاز اللوحي ‪iPad Air‬‬ ‫وقامت بنشر اعالنين يوضح فيها المهام االساسية‬ ‫الستخدام الجهاز ‪ ،‬على سبيل المثال ‪ :‬المساعدة‬ ‫على سهولة التنقل بين البلدان ‪ ،‬ومساعدة أيضًا‬ ‫ضعاف السمع على الكتابة واستغالل مواهبهم‬ ‫‪ .‬أردت أن أشارككم لمشاهدة االعالنين عن طريق‬ ‫مسح لرمز االستجابة السريع ‪-:‬‬

‫‪Faisal Ben Dhofari‬‬ ‫‪General manager / Owner‬‬ ‫‪Click integrated Media Solutions‬‬ ‫‪Faisal Ben Dhofari‬‬

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Abdulla Ashkanani An entrepreneurial spirit

Translating a European brand in a foreign land Abdulla Ashkanani, partner and general manager of Piel De Toro Kuwait, is a young, motivated and hard-working Kuwaiti with a strong entrepreneurial drive. Abdulla has entrepreneurship deeply rooted in his genes. His grandfather was in the food business and later moved to real estate, his father was a jeweler and also worked in real estate. Being hailed from a family with strong business background and wanting to tap into fashion retail with a will to build a company off of the simple idea of doing things his own way, owner Abdulla Ashkanani opened up the doors to the Piel De Toro Kuwait store in 2013. You may have thought that the recent rise of clothing label Piel De Toro Kuwait came out of nowhere, but the Spain-based collective has been bubbling overseas for years.

This unique Spanish fashion brand has created itself a niche on the international market due to its high level of creativity, quality and the manner in which it interprets the latest trends. Abdulla and his wife Reem Behbehani; who is also the marketing and PR manager of the company, are focused on taking the label to the next level.

CityPages caught up with Abdulla Ashkanani to get his thoughts on the state of fashion, challenges his business had to face and how he is setting the pace for the future.

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Hi, Please introduce yourself to our reader: My name is Abdulla Ashkanani, and I am a partner and General Manager of Piel De Toro Kuwait. I am also a Vice President of Business Development in the private sector.

Tell us about your education: I hold a bachelors degree in finance from Kuwait University. My international work experience allowed me to tap into some cultures and languages. I speak a little Spanish in addition to Danish, Arabic and English of course. So it all came in handy with this business.

How and when did the idea of opening the Piel de Toro store in Kuwait come up?

Our first vacation home was in Spain in 1978. So my parents took us there on a yearly basis. I feel very connected to Spain and its culture.

So back in 2012, while on one of my visits to Spain with my brother, we spotted Piel De Toro and decided to take the chance and bring it to Kuwait. Upon arriving to Kuwait, we contacted the brand owners, who were very excited to the idea, and things developed quite rapidly from then.

What was your previous experience in fashion retail?

I come from a family with a lot of business background. My grandfather was in the food business and later moved to real estate. My father was a jeweler, and also worked in real estate. As you can see, our family is fairly new to fashion retail. I think this is might be one of the reasons I took on the challenge to expand our family business and tap into this market.

How was the initial response?

The initial response was amazing. Those who visit Spain know the brand, and are very excited to see it in Kuwait. Those who were newly introduced to the brand quickly became loyal customers. It is wonderful to see our costumers returning often to update their wardrobe.

What are some of the challenges that you had to face and how did you overcome them?

It is crucial to any business to understand the market and what customers want. It was a challenge at the beginning being a European brand, with bold colors and smaller sizes, but we swiftly learned to adjust to the local taste. The language barrier is always an obstacle since not too many Spanish people speak English fluently. Nonetheless, the brand owners were very supportive since the launch and are excited to see this project work; especially that this is the first store for Piel De Toro in the Middle East.

I’m sure the other challenges we faced are shared by most start ups in Kuwait – ranging from finding the right sales team to bureaucracy and lengthy paperwork cycles.

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Now, you have completed a year in Kuwait. How would you describe the success and experience for the brand in Kuwait within this year?

I believe that Piel De Toro is becoming the next big thing in the fashion retail market.

Our customers are very proud to be seen wearing Piel De Toro and their support for the brand is what keeps us going.

I also believe that Piel De Toro is now becoming a recognized and competing brand amongst the retail fashion brands in Kuwait.

Your wife is also involved in running the business. How do you think this has helped you succeed?

I was looking for a marketing and PR manager to handle all related aspects of this business, and I have interviewed a few candidates for this position. Unfortunately, I was not satisfied. I truly believe that this position is the face of Piel De Toro, and it required someone with a passion for fashion alongside the academic background.

I was hesitant at the beginning, but I could not find a better candidate than my wife Reem Behbehani. She is both passionate and dedicated. Reem holds a bachelors degree in Finance as well, and is currently doing her MBA with a concentration in Marketing and Entrepreneurship. My wife has probably had more experience in the fashion retail having had her own line of accessories, and doing a bit of fashion and weddings-related blogging on the side too.

Besides raising our 3 adorable kids, she is an event planner and a window designer.

My wife has been with me from the start, and knows almost everything about the history of Piel De Toro Kuwait. She is socially very active too which made it easier for us to plan and execute events, and reach out to the social media, as well as our loyal customers.

How often does the new collection arrive at the store?

We generally have 3-4 major shipments arrive to Kuwait every year. Usually, our winter collection arrives to Kuwait during September, and our major summer collection arrives in February.

We carry a wide selection of men, ladies, and children apparel at very competitive prices.

A very successful line for us in the past year has been the “like-daddy” collection. Kids love to dress up like their role models, and we give them just that!

Are there any specific designs that you have the brand made for Kuwait market?

Yes, there were a few designs that were specifically made for Kuwait during last winter collection, and we hope to see more during the upcoming months. The franchise owners love to hear our feedback, and work hard to provide us with what customers are looking for.

What differentiates Piel de Toro from other brands in the same category?

Piel de Toro represents the Andalucian lifestyle. It projects the colors and energy of southern Spain.

90% of all of our apparel are made in Spain, and this positions us strongly in the market for excellent designs, fabrics and finish.

What does wearing Piel de Toro mean?

It means you’re happy and proud. You radiate with youthful energy, pride (represented by the Andalucían horse), and bravery (represented by the bull).

Do you have any customer loyalty scheme in place at the store?

We constantly find ways to reward our returning customers; whether through events or special promotions. We are also working with the mother company on developing a special loyalty program to further benefit our base of clientele.

What are some of your future plans?

We are working on expanding the brand within Kuwait and the GCC markets. We hope to see another location in the region during 2014 inshalah.

Your message for us at CityPages magazine: I would really like to thank CityPages for celebrating with us our 1st anniversary, and giving us a great coverage for the event.

Thank you for this interview.

Our Piel De Toro family congratulates you on your recent completion of 50 amazing issues. We are proud of your achievements and the trail you leave for others to follow.

Many more years of success! inshalah.

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Red Carpet Collection 2014 Sixty-seven dazzling creations

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he romance between Chopard and the Cannes Film Festival has blossomed continuously since 1998, the year Chopard became the Official Partner of the world’s most renowned film festival. Since the 60th anniversary of the Festival in 2007, Caroline Scheufele, Co-President and Artistic Director of Chopard, has annually created an original Haute Joaillerie collection intended to exalt the beauty of the actresses for their red carpet appearance: the Red Carpet Collection. Each spring, the famous “Red Carpet” of the Festival is the showcase of 126

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dazzling new creations with Chopard taking up the extraordinary challenge of introducing a number of high jewellery pieces equal to the number of Cannes Film Festival editions.

For this year, the 67th edition, 67 unique creations inspired by the glamour and the voluptuous beauty of the actresses who lit up the heyday Italian cinema of the 1950’s and 1960’s will be unveiled.

As a preview, Chopard is presenting at Baselworld two magnificent pair of earrings, the first composed of diamond briolettes and emeralds, the second one of amethysts

and diamonds, as well as the leading model of the collection, the Riviera jewellery set composed of a dazzling diamond necklace and matching earrings, radiating a fascinating aura of opulent seduction.

The Red Carpet Collection 2014 will once again testify to Chopard’s considerable talents in the field of Haute Joaillerie: a full range of talented and experienced artisans in the workshops of Chopard mingle timehonoured techniques and cutting-edge technologies to craft these unique creations.

Swarovski Women’s Watch Collection 2014 Combining a rich jewelry heritage, a spirit for innovation and the high precision of Swiss watch making, Swarovski offers impeccable timepieces infused with an inimitable touch of glamour. Be it for everyday wear or for special occasions, the watch collection

Hamilton’s latest high-flyer A Khaki X-Wind Limited Edition takes to the skies

In the Khaki X-Wind Limited Edition, sophisticated design houses a drift-angle calculator to satisfy the technical and aesthetic demands of all aviation enthusiasts. Proudly rooted in Hamilton’s century-long heritage of aviation firsts, this timepiece is a codeshare of horological fascination and contemporary styling. This special limited edition will be sought after by pilots and wannabe pilots the world over.

comprises pieces that reflect Swarovski’s esthetic codes, expert crystal faceting, and a true passion for the detail. Swarovski unveils at Baselword three new lines for 2014 as well as re-colorings of many popular designs.

Calvin Klein bold Iconic. Sophisticated. Calvin Klein bold. A classic timepiece that celebrates the refined luxury of the Calvin Klein brand.

First launched in 2007, the remarkable Calvin Klein bold is now redesigned for both men and women. The black leather strap style is paired with either a polished stainless steel or PVD gold case and black or silver dial. The polished stainless steel bracelet style is offered with a polished and brushed stainless steel case and black, silver, dark blue or light blue dial. Two chronograph options, one with the black leather strap and one with the polished and brushed stainless steel bracelet, are also available. Each watch is enhanced by a “Calvin Klein” logo at 12 o’clock and features superluminova hour and minute hands that subtly illuminate in the dark for convenience.

Gent style is water resistant to 5 bar.

Gent chronograph style is water resistant to 10 bar.

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BANANA REPUBLIC AND MARIMEKKO ANNOUNCE LIMITED-EDITION CAPSULE COLLECTION FOR SUMMER 2014 Banana Republic Marimekko Collection Brings a Pop of Color to her Summer Wardrobe

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Zouch is about men's fashion, giving insight on what, how and when to wear. Think of Zouch as your personal fashion consultant. This page relates to all men of all ages as a helping tool to dress with style and edge. Find your own individual style as we push boundaries for you. Rest assured we will keep you updated with all the latest fashion news, men's trends and lots more.

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VICTORIA’S SECRET ANGEL KARLIE KLOSS REVEALS THE NEW LOOK OF VICTORIA’S SECRET HEAVENLY FRAGRANCE Victoria’s Secret Angel Karlie Kloss unveiled the new look of Heavenly, Victoria’s Secret’s original Angel fragrance.

The stunning Supermodel is the face of the brand’s newest campaign. The iconic fragrance she knows and loves has been reinvented. For the first time, Heavenly debuts a sleek new bottle shape and features a jeweled Angel wing charm embedded in the cap. With notes of White Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla and White Peony, this gorgeous fragrance is heaven scent. The award-winning scent received the prestigious FiFi Fragrance Foundation Award for “Fragrance of the Year” in 2000. Since its debut, there have been more Heavenly Eau de Parfum bottles sold in the U.S. than any other fragrance. “We’re giving our customer an all-new reason to love our Heavenly fragrance,” said Sharen Jester Turney, president and chief executive officer of Victoria’s Secret. “It’s been our best-selling fragrance since it launched in 1999 and now our customer is going to covet the exquisite new bottle design just as much as the Heavenly scent inside.”

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High Jewelry Timepieces “I want to see this stone have grace and beauty and form.” – Mr. Harry Winston

Known as the King of Diamonds, Harry Winston’s life was devoted to celebrating the rarity and beauty of these extraordinary stones. Throughout his lifetime, it is estimated that more than a third of the world’s most important diamonds passed through his hands. Often purchased as rough, several of these spectacular stones were cut, polished and transformed into legends under Mr. Winston’s watchful eye. He reveled in the process of watching a rough stone evolve into a remarkable gem, and took pride in his ability to successfully determine a diamond’s final destined shape by simply holding the stone in his hands.

Mr. Winston was particularly fond of fancy-shaped gems, whether featured alone in the striking silhouette of a large solitaire, or as numerous stones combined to create a Winston cluster motif.

In this year’s extraordinary new collection of High Jewelry Timepieces, we honor Mr. Winston’s fascination with a diamond’s finished form. Each stunning creation takes its cues from the timeless beauty of fancy-shaped stones, and marries the House’s time-honored techniques in fine jewelry craftsmanship with the traditions of fine Swiss watch making.

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A Grunge Affair D espite my bi-polar attitude towards fashion, (meaning my style evolves constantly based on my mood and whatever is tickling my fashion pickle at the time), anyone who knows me would agree that Grunge is my thing. My love for grunge, mainly 90’s inspired grunge with a contemporary touch (a mouthful I know), has evidently grown over the years. I love the effortlessly cool and badass look of it; I love how it’s so… street, for lack of better words.

90’s grunge is an era that brought us 80’s-90’s kids Kurt Kobain, Doc Martins, and Nirvana. All those factors obviously influenced the fashion world when it comes to street style and casual clothing. Hair was messy, t shirts worn out and/or a little too short, and shoes bulky and very rock and roll. Because grunge is so casual, I’m going to stay away from talking about high fashion and going to focus on high street clothing.

We have recently seen a great amount of contemporary clothing and grunge influence in fashion for the past few years. So many high street shops like Zara, Topshop and H&M really give into the grunge theme; I love that because I always find something I can use to mix and match with other contemporary designers. Because fashion is so versatile and has no rules (obviously— wouldn’t be fun anymore), many fashion

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lovers like to mix grunge with bohemian or very clean minimalist contemporary clothing. Personally, because I can never make up my mind about what I like best, I find myself always changing it up.

My grunge outfits usually consist of ripped jeans, plain v-neck tees, biker boots/doc martins/converse, heavy eye liner, and a lot of rings. I usually go for nude or dark colors for bags; mostly black actually. I also love 90’s style crop tops and tapered high wasted jeans as well, which are normally blue or grey acid wash. When I want to clean up the look a bit more but still keep it edgy and cool, I usually keep the colors and print minimal, so plain white, grey, and black usually, but I still add on the grungy accessories to add a bit of “character”, so to speak, to my outfits. For this look I love to mix my metals and go for plain statement necklaces. I also pay more attention to the cut and style of my clothes so it remains modern, and I almost always rock black nails—only because I think it’s timeless and very chic.

Grunge is definitely not boring, and is so easy to pull off when done right. But of course with everything in life, always remember not to go overboard so it doesn’t end up looking too gothic- unless that’s your thing in which case, all the power to you!

Talah Al Abdulaaly Talah is a 23 years young and an avid fashion lover.

Her heart lies in fashion, and everything that comes with it. She enjoys writing about it, buying it, styling it, and the list goes on. Living in London, one of the worlds fashion hot spots, for around 5 years gave her the chance to channel her passion even more.

She met people from the industry, worked closely with a designer, gained some styling experience, and most importantly, got to be inspired from the ever so urban street style almost everywhere she went.

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The partnership be tween Oakley and Scuderia Ferrari is a deep alliance be tween two brands with a rich heritage of engineering and technical excellence.

As the multi-year partnership develops, the companies will share design philosophies and engineering insights even further, enabling greater collaboration and innova tion across a range of areas.

With the partnership agreement, Oakley is the Official Licensee in eyewear, as well as the Official Supplier to Scuderia Ferrari. The team’s drivers will carry the Oakley logo on their helme ts throughout the season.

The Scuderia Ferrari Carbon Blade™, part of the Scuderia Ferrari collection, is the first product created to celebra te this partnership.

‫بايليس تطلقتشكيلة جديدة لموسم الصيف‬ ‫تشكيلةجديدةملوسمالصيفتش‬،‫العالمة الرائدة في مجال مبيعات األحذية بالتجزئة جلميع أفراد العائلة‬،‫ تطلقبايليس‬: ‫ وستتوفرالتشكيلة اجلديدةلدىجميع محالتبايليس في الكويت‬.‫ملباقة متنوعةمن الصنادل واحلقائب بتصاميم عصرية‬ .‫ مايو‬27 ‫ابتدا ًءمن‬ ‫وتعكسهذهالتشكيلةالتزامبايليساملتواصل باجلودة العاليةوقدرتهاعلىتلبيةمتطلباتزبائنهاوتعزيزمكانتهاكوجهةأساس‬ ‫باإلضافة إلىاالكسسواراتبتصاميممميزةبأف‬،‫يةلألحذيةاملريحة املالئمة لإلستخدام اليوميوتلك اخلاصة باملناسبات اخملتلفة‬ .‫ضالألسعارجلميعأفرادالعائلة‬

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Tory Burch Fall 2014 “The inspiration starts with the armor my parents collected. The references are subtle, whether in the mix of textures (woven, quilted, pleated) or in the tapestry brocades and florals. The focus is on clean, strong silhouettes with bold embellishments. Accessories reflect the mood — belts with chain details, lace-up ghillie heels and muffs.” — Tory Burch

GET SUMMER-READY WITH MAKE UP FOR EVER AQUA RANGE Why settle for less when you can get flawless makeup results this summer no matter how hot or humid it is. MAKE UP FOR EVER brings you the summer must-haves for a perfect and longlasting makeup. Its award-winning Aqua range offers you a wide range of colorful products for a fresh and lively summer. Combining long-wear and easy application, Aqua Range is ideal for women who want quick-to-apply makeup that is both flawless and very long-lasting.

Guaranteed waterproof, it offers maximum resistance to water and rubbing to provide unique staying power on the face, eyes and lips. The intense pigments hold up perfectly all day long, and all night too to perfect your makeup style!

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What’s Trending Sizzling Stripes

Fashionable Florals Patterns, prints and pastels are in this season, and nothing represents this time of year better than flowers!

This year, panning between extremes, floral prints go from subtle to brassy, and modern to nineties. With mixes of colours from greys to pinks, orange and blues, this year turn your summer into a full floral fantasy.

First on our list of fashionable florals is the perfect clutch for the summer. Easily transitioned from day to night, the Zulu Clutch is a hot item of the summer with its burst of colour. Also both versatile and fun, the clutch is perfect with a pair of jeans or dressed up for a night out with your girlfriends.

Next on the fashionable floral list is Max&Co.’s SS14’s floral collection, all so uniquely different but one of the same - hot! Beginning with what us girls love and adore, shoes and bags. Available in two different colours, passionate pink or youthful yellow, the Albero tote and Albinoni canvas sneakers come in a fashion for women of different style.

WEEKEND BY MAXMARA - Giudy, striped cotton and linen blend twill Bermuda shorts They say stripes are not flattering, but this summer has proven that wrong. With horizontal and vertical stripes in all shapes, colours and style hitting the runway and shops from casual to luxurious, the ‘nautical’ look has never been more chic.

Casual chic is in, and nobody does casual like Weekend by MaxMara. With the perfect apparel that is both comfortable and chic, their SS14 collection focus on the beach and is dedicated to all shades of blue, and stripes of all types. With a fresh perspective on formal outerwear, a favorite of this season is the Giudy shorts. Dressed up in a button-up, or down in a tee, these sizzling striped shorts are a hot trend of the summer and needed in your closet.

JIMMY CHOO - Zulu, Neon Flame, Peppermint and Lime Orchid Print Canvas Clutch Bag With hot bags, must always come shoes. Styled in the same burst of colour print is the classic Demi Slip-on.

Channelling a luxe sportswear vibe, the trainers are an effortless weekend favorite.

SHOE(S): MAX&CO. - Albinoni, Floral Print Canvas Sneakers

JIMMY CHOO - Demi, Neon Flame, Peppermint and Lime Orchid Print Canvas Slip On Trainers

MAX&CO. - Fair, Jacquard Pique Dress While nautical themed thin blue and white stripes are in and seen in dresses, shirts, shorts, skirts and shoes, so are thick, coloured stripes. Dresses are one of the staple pieces that represent summer, but this year the addition of the Shirtdress is something to note. This SS14, Max&Co. has the perfect combination of colour, cut and stripes found in their Fair Dress. So perfect, that the same print is found in a t-shirt, dress and A-line overcoat.

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TOTE BAG(S): MAX & CO. - Albero, Floral Print Canvas Tote Bag

Different florals at Max&Co. also calls for different style.This season, pretty pastel florals are represented through the clothing of the collection.

Starting with their signature dress, the Corolla is a top trending item of the season. Perfect for a day out with its cooling fabric texture and simple cut, and great with sandals or slip-ons and a summer hat.

JIMMY CHOO - Nyssa, Green, White and Pallisander Snake Print and Vachetta Leather Flat Sandals While stripes and sandals may not be in their forte, Jimmy Choo’s SS14 collection embodies the trend in a simple, subtle way. With distinct stripes of colour found in its cut and colour, the Nyssa Sandal is the perfect incorporation of stripes into your style, and sandals that can be worn throughout the day.

MAX&Co. - Bellini, Floral Print Silk Satin Corolla Dress

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While summer time may mean shorts, pants are still in and something enjoyed by all women in Kuwait. With a different take on repeated floral patterns, Max&Co.’s Fila pants are the exact bottoms you need on a hot summer day when you want something pretty on.

With a fastening invisible zip on the side, they are slim fit, allowing you to layer a t-shirt underneath without worry about looking frumpy.

Flat is Back Now lets talk about the shift of heels into flats this Spring and Summer season. This season, we’ve seen it all on the runways rom ballets to sandals with a twist of luxury. With clean lines and mixing materials, Jimmy Choo has developed a collection made for the season using matte black python, antique brushed gold leather, pointed toes, gold, leopard, studs, straps and snakeskin.

JIMMY CHOO - Harlow, Neon Flame MAX&Co. - Fila, Crêpe De Chine Palazzo Pants

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From the 3 Al Essa Fashion Show for 2014 Ramadan Collection at AlHamra Mall

From the Aubade Jewelry Opening Event

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At the First Anniversary of Cavalli Caffe in Kuwait

At Diet Care's "My Life Concept' And The Reveal Of Its New Logo Event

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At the Debut Launch Event of Jean Paul Gaultier Timepieces at Trafalgar

At the Lee Cockerell Seminar

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From the Official Opening of PAVATI Glamour Lounge

At the SWAROVSKI 2014 Collection Launch Event

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At the Tahir Sultan Exhibition "THE FASHION OF PHILANTHROPY & THE PHILANTHROPY OF FASHION" in association with Trafalgar Company

At the Wataniya Transformation to OoREDoo Event

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At the Opening of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Exhibition and preview of its 2014 New Fine Watchmaking Collection

At Elie Tahari Boutique in Celebration of the 40th Anniversary and Reveal its Very Limited EDITION 1974 Collection

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At the Tracktionoff Event with the Kuwait Red Bull Champion Mubarak AlRumaidhi

At the Porsche Media Event at Harvey Nichols Celebrating the Success of the Launch of the Porsche Macan in Kuwait.

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At the First Year Anniversary of Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa Kuwait

At the Grand Opening of LeSilla Boutique at AlHamra Luxury Center

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At the Summer and Ramadan 2014 Collection Launch Event at TRUCCO Kuwait

At the Reopening Event of OYSHO Avenues Store

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At the Asrar Alansari Book Signing Event at That AlSalasel

At Piel De Toro Kuwait's 1st Anniversary Event

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Gulf Bank Sponsors Q8hoops Project Charity Basketball Tournament for Kuwait Center for Autism

Moisturisation has never been so cool!

Treat yourself to the frostiest hydration with The Body Shop’s new Body Sorbets!

The Body Shop is pleased to launch Body Sorbets, an industry first cool body moisturiser infused with juicy fruity scents! The breakthrough sorbet texture instantly melts into skin for a frosty burst of fresh moisture. It is light, fast absorbing, leaves skin instantly moisturised and offers up to 24 hours of hydration.

The sorbets are available in five scents: Strawberry, Satsuma, Mango, Moringa and Pink Grapefruit. They will allow The Body Shop lovers to fight the scorching heat this summer and to enjoy the frosted moisture sensation which will leave them feeling fresh and fruity all day long!

The Sorbet contains cooling Community Fair Trade organic aloe vera that comes from Guatemala. The aloe leaves are hand-harvested, hand-washed and hand-filleted within 12 hours to preserve the freshness of the gel. The Body Shop’s trade generates vital income for the farmers of the El Progreso region and has helped to supply educational materials to over 100 schools.

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Showcasing for the very first time at Fashion Forward (FFWD), ICONIC unveiled ‘THE ICON’ a capsule collection of key pieces that would very easily translate from catwalk to wardrobe. To celebrate this special collection, ICONIC hosted a Selfie party inspired by the worldwide phenomenon that is selfies and ‘THE ICON’ was launched in a unique fashion presentation. ICONIC was also the only highstreet label that featured in the interesting line up for Day 1 at the FFWD. To set the mood and do justice to the theme, the venue had mirror like reflecting walls that formed the main stage. For the fashion presentation there were island like podiums that were set in three different locations with reflecting surfaces. The models strutted on the podium to a fabulous music mix which also saw a model break into an impromptu jig creating excitement. The roaring party saw the guests taking selfies against the reflecting walls with #myiconicselfie which appeared live as they posted on special selfie screens that were set up at the venue.

Inspired by the idea of being in love and expressing yourself as someone who defines beauty and loves to be the center of attention, ‘THE ICON’ is inspired by the latest catwalk trends from the Autumn Winter collections across the world and is a blend of the best styles for the season.

Gulf Bank concluded its sponsorship of the Q8hoops Charity Basketball Tournament, which was organized on behalf of the Kuwait Center for Autism to raise awareness of Autism in Kuwait. The game took place at the Kuwait Basketball Arena in Kaifan between four teams whereby all the basketball players from the Kuwait Center for Autism participated.

After an exciting grand finale between the Q8hoops team and the Kuwait Center for Autism team, Hadeel Al Fadhli, Senior ManagerCorporate Communications, representing Gulf Bank, presented commemorative medals to the winning team members. Beforehand, the enthusiastic crowd was entertained by three knock-out games, a hoop-shooting contest between sponsoring companies and a guest knock-out game with Kuwait National Team players, who also played a 3 point and dunk competition.

Gulf Bank’s involvement in the tournament was to help encourage greater understanding of Autism in the wider community, and what it really means to children, young people and their families. This latest initiative was to support World Autism Awareness Day, which took place on the 2nd April, and was part of the Autism Awareness Month, which is marked in April each year and recognized around the world through special events and awareness-raising activities.

Q8Hoops is a basketball-based project that offers a variety of services such as basketball skills development, personal basketball training, group basketball training, basketball events and camps. Based in Kuwait and established in 2011, the main goal of Q8Hoops is to provide the latest and most advanced basketball skills training, strength and conditioning, injury reduction, nutrition tips, and drills to aid players in increasing their basketball potential. Q8Hoops organizers attended various basketball skills and conditioning camps and training in the United States and they have trained alongside some of the best in the world.

Marvel’s Super-Hero, Spider-Man, Swings Into The Crowd At Fantasy World A perfect summer getaway at Marina Hotel Kuwait Ladies Automatic “World Heart Federation” Collection Continuing the Fight Against Heart Disease in Children Starbucks Intorduces The All New Caramel Crunch Frappuccino® For The First Time In The Region We are delighted to announce that once again in 2014, we will be joining forces with globally renowned actress and model, Ms Inès Sastre, and that together we will be fighting the scourge of heart disease, particularly in women and children, through our support to the World Heart Federation (WHF). Inès will once again be Frédérique Constant’s Female Charity Ambassador, a role she so graciously and effectively filled in 2013.

This will be the second consecutive year that Frédérique Constant will be honoured to support the WHF’s “Hearts of Children” campaign. This year, our support takes the form of a US $75,000 donation to the WHF, in addition to the design and creation of a new Ladies Automatic “World Heart Federation” collection of watches.

Four new watches, each uniquely beautiful Rose gold, diamonds and mother of pearl catch the eye. These are the central features of the four new models in the 2014 Ladies Automatic “World Heart Federation” collection.

Two of the watches in this new collection are powered by the accurate and reliable FC-303 calibre movement, and the two others by the FC-310, both featuring 26 jewels, automatic winding and a 38 hours of power reserve.

The rose gold plated rotor is decorated with the World Heart Federation logo and beautiful sunray bridges, as well as the delicately engraved “Hearts of Children.”

The bezel of each model is set with 48 sparkling diamonds, totalling 0.74 carat. Even more diamonds are used as indexes, set on a vanilla dial with a guilloché World Heart Federation logo at its centre, and surrounded by a delicate mother of pearl on the outer ring.

The case diameter is 34 mm, and with a depth of just 9.9 mm, this watch will sit comfortably on the most feminine of wrists. Each model offers hours, minutes and seconds functions. In addition, on the FC-303 models, the date is also displayed at 6 o’clock. All have a sapphire crystal see-through case back, and are water resistant to 60 meters. Finally, each watch will come with a dazzling metal bracelet – either rose gold plated or bi-coloured stainless steel and rose gold plated - with butterfly folding buckle, and all models will be presented in a uniquely designed, WHF heart-shaped gift box.

Two of the new models, the FC310WHF2PD2B3 and the FC310WHF2PD4B3, also feature Frederique Constant’s signature Double Heart Beat opening at the 12 o’clock position.

Fantasy World, the ultimate destination for kids and Kuwait’s first specialty toy-based store recently concluded an exciting event where visitors and customers received a rare air of “Hollywood” excitement where they hosted the appearance of Marvel’s all-time ultimate superhero, Spider-Man! Held over a three day event at selected Fantasy World stores, children’s favorite and the legendary superhero joined the crowd for an exclusive meet & greet with the kids and families where everyone got a chance to meet up-close with their hero and take pictures with him while enjoying fun-filled activities such as face-painting and exciting in-store surprises for customers!

Commenting on Marvel’s officially approved Spider-Man’s appearance at Fantasy World toy stores, Yousef Haddad, Marketing Manager at Fantasy World said, “We are pleased to see the turn-out of the three day appearance of SpiderMan at Fantasy World and happy that a lot of fans utilized the opportunity to meet their favorite Marvel super-hero in person. The excitement and energy amid the customers is a positive indication on how much family entertainment and family time is valued amongst us all and has truly encouraged us to host more events that center around the children’s world as we strongly believe that all kids deserve nothing but the best”.

With its inviting store atmosphere and state-ofthe-art technology and modern layout, Fantasy World has successfully built itself to be a leading retailer in the toy industry and a favorite of all families and children in Kuwait. The store hosts an exclusive range of toys and items namely; boys, girls, early years, amazing minds, tweens lifestyle, outdoor and sports including hot sellers from their private labels. Moreover, the store also has a brand new section dedicated for high tech items called the, “tech bar” that displays a range of items compatible with iPhone and iPads as well as Android operated mobile phones and tablets.

Built to offer an unmatched personal experience along with a friendly staff service where children can find the hottest and most exciting collection of toys in a fun-filled environment, Fantasy World stores can be visited at Second AvenueThe Avenues, Souk Sharq and Al Bustan Mall and its flagship store at Al Rai.

Starbucks is welcoming this summer season with the all new Caramel Crunch Frappuccino.

For the first time in the region, customers will enjoy the perfect blend of caramel, hazelnut and chocolate chips all in one delicious cold beverage, topped with whipped cream and drizzled with caramel and chocolate, guaranteed to quench that hot summer thirst.

This all new Caramel Crunch Frappuccino is definitely the beverage for Caramel connoisseurs and for any sweet tooth.

Rana Shaheen, regional communications and CSR manager of Starbucks Coffee MENA, said: “Starbucks is committed to continuously presenting its customers with new and refreshing beverages that complement their day. During this season, people constantly have a mental image of the perfect cool beverage that will melt the summer heat away from the very first sip. Starbucks is turning that image into a reality with this all new Frappuccino beverage, and not only will it tune down the heat of a sweltering day, but it will also leave customers with an unforgettable taste.”

Starbucks is also bringing back an all-time favourite this summer: the Strawberry and Cream Frappuccino, a refreshing beverage with a sweet and fruity twist. The unique Tribute Blend coffee will also be featured throughout this season.

With the all new Caramel Crunch Frappuccino and the returning favourite, customers can turn any hot day into a summer joy.

This summer Marina Hotel Kuwait is the hot spot to cool down with friends and family as it rolls out itsmuch awaited summer package.

The package comes along with a number of benefits to make this summer relaxed, luxurious and memorable.You are invited to enjoy this summer in style in the midst of absolute pampering and leisure with a resortfeel ambience through its wonderful facilities away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Break the daily routine and enjoy some peace of mind with an outstanding getaway at Marina Hotel Kuwait; a destination to experience a pleasant summer away from the regular city life.

The all-inclusive Marina Hotel package promises real joy under the sun with its secluded private beach and three pools: lap pool, kids’ pool and family pool with the Marina Waves pool bar.

Guests can relax in their rooms, all overlooking the beautiful Gulf Sea, starting from KD 88NET. The package provides free access to the hotel's many facilities: the Coral Reef Health Club, the squash court, beach and pool area.

Complete your idyllic stay at any of the hotel's two fabulous restaurants well-known for its delicious international cuisine: ‘The Six Palms’ and the ‘Atlantis.’ For mouth-watering delicacies, indulge in international, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes from a scrumptious array of menu choices in a tranquil music setting.

In close proximityto the Marina Mall and Marina Crescent, guests can enjoy a complete holiday with easy access to their favorite shopping and hang out destinationsmaking it ideal for family leisure. The hotel is dedicated to focus on individual guest’s needs and offer the highest standard of service.

Marina Hotel offers the pleasures of graceful living and indulgent amenities including a fitness centre and excellent choice of restaurants.

Rooms and suites at the Hotel combine intimacy, comfort, exclusivity with personalized service and attention to details. Head towards Marina Hotel and benefit from all the enticing offers.

The summer package offer promises guests absolute comfort and leisure in one spotwith quick access to its various amenities.

For more information, please visit our website: www.marinahotel.com

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‫داماس تطلق مهرجان األعراس‬ ‫األضخم في الكويت‬

Sami Bader’s top diet tips services.

Baume & Mercier timepiece is the perfect gift for a new graduate

‫للمرة الثانية أربعة أيام مذهلة من‬ Bimba Y Lola

Graduation day is a significant milestone in one’s life that paves the way for a promising future. As the graduate prepares to take their first step into the real world, their near and dear ones are filled with immense pride and delight. What better way to convey this happiness than by gifting the new graduate a special gift that encapsulates the essence of this celebration? With this thought in mind, illustrious Swiss watchmaker, Baume & Mercier presents the perfect graduation gift in the form of a Capeland timepiece.

Inspired by a model initially launched in 1948, this chronograph is the flagship model of the Capeland collection and impresses with its 44 mm-diameter steel case with a balanced and dynamic design. Water-resistant to 50 meters, this timepiece is driven by a finely-crafted automatic mechanical caliber (La Joux Perret 8120) that is visible through a transparent sapphire case-back. Chic and elegant, it is proposed with a sun satin-finished blue dial, snailed black counters and a date aperture.

It also features two graduated scales: one tachymetric and the other telemetric highlighted by red markings. This sophisticated and sporty timepiece is worn with a black alligator strap closed by a triple adjustable folding clasp with security push-pieces.

A stylishly clever gift, Baume & Mercier’s Capeland is the ideal token to make graduation day even more special for the one who is ready to take on the world!

‫قامت شركة داغر أند كو بتلبية رغبة زبائنها الكرام‬ Bimba Y Lola ‫بتنظيم احلدث للمرة الثانية مبتجر‬ ‫الكائن مبجمع األوملبيا وعليه مت عرض تشكيلة‬ ‫ بأسعار مميزةوخصومات‬2013 ‫كبيرة من منتجات‬ ‫وعروض مذهلة كمبادرة شكر وتقدير لزبائنها‬ ‫ وقام بحضور‬،‫الكرام ليستمر احلدث ملدة أربعة أيام‬ ‫احلدث مجموعة من مسئولي الشركة باإلضافة‬ ‫ وباإلضافة إلى جتهيز جو‬،‫إلى ممثلي وسائل اإلعالم‬ ‫ترحيبي خاص حتت أنغام املوسيقى احلية إلضافة‬ .‫الشعور بالتميز‬

With the initiation of Mr. Sami Bader’s all new dietary services, we can all achieve a diversified human physical infrastructure!

Sami Bader’s dietary services have revolutionized the idea of ‘Dieting’. While we have had diet tips that occasionally ensure a short term weight loss, while on the other hand, Mr. Sami’s diet tips ensure a long term output of a balanced and well maintained weight and an organized lifestyle. The diet tips service will provide the users with unique tips based on seasons, as well as personal diet aims.

These tips are provided to a large fraction of individuals of different age groups. Not only does this grandeur service provide stupendous results, which are complied with the straightjacket guidelines of the IDA (International Dietetic Association), but it also categorizes a wide variety of those individuals respective to their preferences and essentials. In addition to that, there are distinct and diverse programs for different sorts of conditions, such as ‘Diabetes’, ‘Kidney malfunctions’, ‘Pregnancy & Lactation’, ‘Post-bariatric surgeries’, ‘Gluten intolerance’, ‘Specific Doctor referrals’, and concluding the list with ‘ Aggressive Cholesterol treatment’, which is the only food program based on the latest scientific research to help improve cholesterol levels.

Sami’s diet menu comprises of a pool of mouthwatering, and healthy Oriental, Asian, MiddleEastern, European and American cuisine, that are suitable to the appropriate standards of healthy cooking.

The subscription service has been launched in Kuwait by ‘Simatel’, a leading telecom marketing service provider. The service will be available for only 500 fils/week with 30 diet contents per week, said a spokesperson from Simatel.

‘Simatel’ is a Kuwait based telecom marketing service provider with presence throughout the Middle East. Simatel provides business to consumer marketing service through telecom operators.

Sami is a well-renowned clinical dietician, as well as a respectable member of the Clinical Community Dietician GM, who is currently offering daily magnificent diet tips. He studied in KMBS (Kuwait Maastricht Business School), along with ‘Purdue University’- West Lafayette, IN. You can now subscribe through all 3 mobile carriers,Zain, Viva and Wataniya, by sending an SMS to the following numbers: Zain users can send “D” to the Short code 92270 For Wataniya, Kuwait users can send “D or ‫” ت‬ to Short code1629 Lastly, Viva Kuwait users can send “D or ‫ ” ت‬to Short code55091

‫ شركة اجملوهرات والساعات‬،‫ أطلقت داماس‬: ‫ "مهرجان‬،‫الرائدة في منطقة الشرق األوسط‬ ‫ الذي يعتبر أضخم معرض‬،‫األعراس" اجلديد‬ ‫لألعراس تطلقه الشركة حصريا ً للمجتمع‬ ‫ وميثل إطالق أطقم مجوهرات فاخرة‬،‫الكويتي‬ ‫ حيث قامت داماس‬،‫مخصصة للعرائس‬ ‫للمجوهرات بتصميم تلك األطقم الفاخرة‬ ‫ملواكبة النمو في صناعة مجوهرات األعراس في‬ ‫ الذي ميتد‬،‫ وخالل فترة املهرجان‬.‫السوق الكويتي‬ ‫ لدى متاجر داماس في‬2014 ‫طوال شهر مايو‬ ،‫كل من مجمع الراية التجاري ومجمع الصاحلية‬ ‫سيتمكن العمالء من مشاهدة تشكيلة واسعة‬ ‫من أطقم األعراس املذهلة واحلصول على عروض‬ .‫خاصة لدى الشراء‬ ً ‫ التي تضم قطعا‬،‫صممت هذه اجملموعة األنيقة‬ ‫ إلرضاء كافة األذواق‬،‫فريدة ومتقنة من اجملوهرات‬ ‫وجتسيد األناقة املعاصرة الدائمة للعروس‬ ‫ إن مجموعة اجملوهرات‬.‫الكويتية في يومها املميز‬ ‫اخلاصة باألعراس واملناسبات ستتخطى كافة‬ .‫توقعات العمالء في الكويت‬ ‫ سيقوم موظفو داماس ذوي اخلبرة‬،‫وعالوة على ذلك‬ ‫العالية واملدربني على فهم احتياجات العرائس‬ ،‫ومساعدتهن في اختيار اجملوهرات املناسبة لهن‬ ‫بتقدمي النصائح للعرائس ومساعدتهن في انتقاء‬ ‫أنواع املاس واألحجار الكرمية والآللئ املناسبة لهن‬ .‫والتي تنسجم مع فساتني زفافهن‬ ‫طاملا اشتهرت داماس على مدار تاريخها البارز‬ ‫بأنها رائدة في اجلمال وتصميم اجملوهرات الفريدة‬ ‫ ومن املتوقع أن‬.‫على مستوى الشرق األوسط‬ ‫يشهد هذا احلدث إقباال ً واسعا ً من عشاق املوضة‬ ‫ وسيستحوذ‬،‫وأصحاب الذوق الرفيع في الكويت‬ .‫على اهتمام وإعجاب كافة الزوار‬

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BBS students showcase their young talents at the 2014 High School Art Show

National Aviation Services (NAS) launches mobile phone app

ACK Crowned Champions of the UCC Football League

The National Aviation Services (NAS) has published a mobile phone app called “NAS Airports”. This free application is compatible with iPads, iphone and Android devices. It currently covers Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, Kigali, Sharm El Sheikh, & Kabul International Airport, as well as “Lounge” and “Meet & Assist” services Using “NAS Airports” you can: •Receive live flight information updates (Departure & Arrival) •Complete passenger check-in and seat selection procedure from your mobile device •Receive local and global travel and duty free promotions •Book airport “Lounge” services and enjoy fast internet, comfortable waiting area, delicious buffet, kids play area and much more.

•Book airport “Meet & Assist” services for arriving and departing passengers to expedite their travel process, provide assistant to elderly and minors, greet guests, and assist with visa processing •Trace lost luggage •Get directions to airport •And now for the introductory stage, you can enjoy a 25 % discount on “Lounge” and “Meet & Assist” services from your mobile Simply download the app by searching for “NAS Airports” or by using the links below: Apple store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ nas-airports/id862302584?mt=8 Google play: https://play.google.com/store/ apps/details?id=com.nascorporate.p6659aa

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The Australian College of Kuwait (ACK) has won the 2014 University Championship Cup (UCC) Football League title outperforming teams from participating universities, including Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST), the American University of Kuwait (AUK) and the Arab Open University (AOU).

The UCC Football League is a competitive tournament whereby participating university teams face each other in a grueling schedule over several months with the leader crowned Champion and holder of the cup until the following season.

On this victorious occasion, the Student Activities Center’s Coordinator, Mr. Basel Dana, stated: “I would like to congratulate our students on winning the league! It’s very rewarding after all their hard work and efforts. They truly have made ACK proud with this achievement and I wish them all the success in their path towards winning the UCC cup again.”

ACK’s football team will now begin preparations for the next season of the UCC Football League, with the keen desire to retain the Championship and keep the cup on ACK’s campus.

Under the patronage of renowned Kuwaiti artist, Anglophone poet, and Kuwait University Professor, Dr. Shurooq Amin, the High School art department at Al Bayan Bilingual School (BBS), hosted its annual art show for High School students from 6 May until 8 May. Held at the BBS Hawally campus, the show was put together as a High School art class project, where students were required to reflect on what they had learnt in class and create their own pieces using their imagination, creativity and different art techniques.

Participating students showcased 200 of their contemporary art pieces that highlighted various art techniques such as pottery, charcoal, melting wax, graphic design and photography. Students also had the honor to receive first-hand critique on their work from Dr. Amin and a number of local artists who attended the show.

Dr. Amin has earned several prestigious titles for her work including being named one of Kuwait's 45 most inspirational people by Sheikha Intisar Al Sabah in her book, The Alchemy of Wisdom, one of Kuwait's 50 Stars by Layalina Magazine, and one of the five top artists from the Middle East today by Your Middle East Journal in 2012. She also received the Artist of the Year title in the 2013 by the Arab Woman Awards, Kuwait chapter.

High School art teacher at BBS, Ms. Rihab Al Assadi, said: “By putting together this art show, we want to provide students with an opportunity to explore and express themselves, and to address their interests, concerns and feelings in a fun and healthy environment.”

Dr. Amin was pleased to see the level of commitment students put forth while working on their projects. “It was a pleasure being part of this art show, and to be able to witness the artistic side of our youth today, which was clearly reflected in all of their wonderful creations."

She added: “Being here brings back so much nostalgia. I remember when I first started my journey as a young artist; I used to love getting my work viewed by my professors and by others fellow artists. I’d like to recognize all the students who took part in this exhibition for their hard work and dedication, and I hope to see them grow in to some of Kuwait’s great future artists .”

The exhibition was attended by a number of other local artists in addition to BBS parents, students and staff. The guests enjoyed their evening in an ambience filled with live music played by students.

Seventeen inspirational women recognized at the Arab Woman Award

The seventeen winners of the Arab Woman Awards 2014 were honored at a glittering ceremony paying tribute to inspirational Arab women in Kuwait. The exclusive by-invitation only red carpet event was held at the Sheraton Kuwait Hotel & Towers and was presented by leading Kuwaiti organisation - the Trafalgar Company.

The glamorous high-profile event was attended by the winners and their families, VIP members of society as well as media and film personalities including; Egyptian actress Dalia El Beheri and Egyptian TV personality Wajdy Al Hakim.

The awards ceremony was hosted by famous Kuwaiti actor Mohamed Al-Mansour.

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IKEA holds anniversary dinner for coworkers to celebrate 30 years in Kuwait Asha’s Scores a Perfect 10!

Splash launches FIFA inspired collection

Be amazed with “Samsonite Firelite”: The latest collection of CURV’s Series

Samsonite, the world’s leading luggage brand for more than 100 years proudly present its latest innovation from CURV’s Series: Samsonite Firelite. Hardside’s lugauge made from CURV, an innovation , exclusively from Propex, Germany for its lightweight but strong and endure to pressure under low temperature. Designed for extreme sporty looks inspired from seashells shape with colorful tones of Chili Red, Deep Blue and Charcoal Black, the luggage also comes with highly efficiency functions including TSA Combination Lock and 360 degrees spinner wheels.This exciting new Curv collection has again pushed the boundaries of the luggage world.

Made in Europe, this unique, dynamic and strong design features a water resistant PU coated zipper and a functional interior with a bottom lowered elastic cross ribbons and a top fully lined divider.

Inspired by extreme sports lifestyles, the Firelite shell is eye-catching, modern and effortlessly absorbs heavy shocks during travel - a case which compliments your active lifestyle and is as rugged and energetic as you are.

Firelite is now available at Samsonite stores at The Avenues , Al Hamra Luxury center,360 Mall,Marina Mall

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IKEA Kuwait held an anniversary dinner for all the coworkers of the IKEA store at the Crowne Plaza Baraka Ballroom on Sunday, May 18, 2014, to conclude the celebrations of their 30th anniversary in Kuwait. The event topped off month-long celebrations marking three decades since IKEA Kuwait opened its doors and began providing well-designed, good quality home furnishing solutions to homes across the country.

In addition to commemorating 30 years of Swedish furniture being offered to the many, the event also honored coworkers that have been with IKEA for 10 and 20 years, and even a few who have been part of the IKEA Kuwait family since their very first store opened in Shuwaikh on April 24, 1984.

Commenting on the closing celebration event, IKEA Kuwait Store Manager Ahmad Al Humaidhi said: “We want to commemorate this special time with all our coworkers and to thank them for all these years of hard work and dedication and for helping to make IKEA Kuwait a success.

Our coworkers have been a core driver in building IKEA Kuwait into a brand for the many people of Kuwait, and this is what we celebrate tonight.”

The evening included thank you speeches from Al Humaidhi and SYH Retail CEO Marino Maganto, followed by the honoring of IKEA Kuwait’s long-time coworkers, fun activities, giveaways, and lucky draws for tablets and vacation getaways.

Also speaking on the celebration, Maganto shared his sentiments, stating: “We wanted to thank our coworkers with something special and memorable. They are very passionate about what they do, they love IKEA, so we want to ensure they know how valuable they are to the brand”

Asha’s, the innovative Indian restaurant known for serving the finest contemporary Indian cuisine, is celebrating its 10th anniversary in Kuwait. Having opened its first restaurant at Marina Crescent, Asha’s has successfully grown through the years adding two more venues in Kuwait at 1st Avenue -The Avenues and Spoons.

Today, Asha’s is a name that is synonymous with great food quality and brilliant service. Its vibrant blend of contemporary Indian cuisine and rich interiors, assures its customers of a unique and wonderful dining experience. Asha Bhosle, the legendary Indian singer who founded Asha’s, says: “I am thrilled to be celebrating 10 years of Asha’s in Kuwait in partnership with M.H. Alshaya Co., which operates the brand here. I have visited Kuwait many times and have always been impressed by the positive response to our menu. Kuwaitis really understand global food and we are delighted to have been serving them India’s finest cuisine for a decade.”

With a wide array of mouth-watering choices on the menu, guests are truly spoilt for choice at Asha’s. Be it the mocktails, the starters or the main courses, every unique item is created using only the freshest ingredients. Asha Bhosle has taken a special interest in contributing to the menu with a select choice of her own recipes.

The dishes on offer reflect the very best of Indian cuisine, and Asha’s, with its innovative style and sophistication, promises to take guests through a truly memorable dining experience.

The vision of Asha’s, to be limitless in its cultural appeal and timeless in its ethos, has been proven over the past decade. The restaurant remains as popular today as it was on the day its doors first opened. Ensuring that Asha’s keeps up with the times, and due to demand by its guests, Asha’s also delivers to Salwa, Salmiya and Rumaithiya.

It’s that time again when frenzy takes over football fans across the world. The FIFA 2014 World Cup in Brazil will see scores of fans supporting their favorite teams. Splash has introduced its special line for the event with a range of apparel and accessories that will ensure you support your teams in style.

The range will be available under the Kappa and SPL Active labels for the top 8 countriesGermany, Spain, Argentina, Brazil, England, Portugal, Netherlands and Italy for both men and women. You can choose from a variety of T-shirts, shorts, vests, tracks, knit dresses and three-quarter pants. Add a dash of accessories like bags, water bottles, caps, wrist bands, scarves, socks, sunglasses and chains to complete your look for the games.

Visit Splash at all Centrepoint Stores and the Avenues Mall to explore the FIFA Collections.

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Warba Bank named Best New Bank in the Middle East for 2014

Warba Bank has been named, according to Banker Middle East Magazine, the “best new bank in the Middle East” from among a number of newly established banks in the Middle east.

The award was presented at the annual gala dinner organized by Banker Middle East to honor more than 200 financial institutions across 55 categories in the banking sector in the Middle East.

Banker Middle East awards honor the best performance of financial institutions across the MENA region. Final winners were selected by a jury panel of independent industry think-tank.

Warba Bank is always keen to enhance the level of customer service, and cater to customers’ financing and investment needs by introducing a number of Sharia compliant banking products and services.

Commenting on this event, Jassar Al Jassar, Vice Chairman & CEO at Warba Bank, said: “We are very proud of winning this prestigious award. Actually, the award is added to our previous achievements, and reflects Warba’s growing businesses and focus on developing and expanding its customers base, satisfying customers’ banking needs, and seizing the new opportunities of growth in terms of corporate and retail financing, while satisfying customers and shareholders. This wouldn’t be achievable without God’s support, then the hard work of our Board of Directors, and employees, as well as the support of our customers.”

Al Jassar continued: “The bank is striving to bolster its position as an Islamic Bank through expanding its branches network to reach a total of seven branches spread across all areas of Kuwait, to bring our services closer to our customers. Further, new branches will be launched in the near future. In addition, we seek to attract a wider segment of customers, and enhance the role and effectiveness of the Call Centre by means of upgrading its systems and training its personnel to be able to deal with customers more professionally and provide them with a unique service.”

Al Jassar added: “We continue to make every effort to improve this promising institution through adopting the highest standards of efficiency across all banking transactions. We also look to expand our customer base and seize new opportunities to develop both corporate and retail financing sectors with a view to support our local economy. At the same time, we aim to enhance our relationship with our corporate and retail customers, providing them innovative Sharia compliant banking solutions, while working closely with owners of large, medium and small scale companies and institutions with a view to help them achieve their goals and to be familiar with all their commercial and banking needs. Indeed, we commit ourselves to helping them and ensuring their success. Consequently, the volume of our financing portfolio showed a growth of 120%, reaching KD 273 million as at the end of the first Quarter of the year 2014 compared to the same period of 2013.”

Al Jassar concluded: “Warba Bank is committed to supporting Kuwaitization and makes tangible contributions to the process of developing and training Kuwaiti professionals. The Bank exceeded the Kuwaitization percentage of 60 per cent, and achieved a Kuwaitization percentage of 80 per cent in specific divisions such as corporate and retail financing divisions.”

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Transform yourself this summer with ICONIC SUMMER ’14 collection

Update your summer wardrobe with Iconic Summer 14 collection for women and men. The women’s collection focuses on three covetable trends Sports Chic, Retro Romance and New Boho. The Iconic Summer ’14 collection for men is an embodiment of casual elegance, sophistication and attitude of the by-gone era.

SPORTS CHIC: The sports trend goes luxe by moving from the simple, clinical looks of previous seasons to take on a more luxurious, glamorous edgy feel. Expect minimal and simple relaxed silhouettes with textured surfaces in pieces like shift dresses with soft shoulders.

RETRO ROMANCE: Summer without flowers doesn’t seem complete does it? The collection showers romance in the air by flirting with overtly feminine looks, incorporating a pretty palette of pastels with a bouquet of floral prints.

Pure white, sunshine yellow, yves klein blue, mint green are the prominent shades used lavishly over lace and guipure fabrics.

NEW BOHO: The evergreen carefree trend of the Nature Girl explores updated festival looks with 1970s influences drawn into the mix.

Festival trend staples include maxi dresses, full length skirts that will create a casual vibe and bypasses the usual hippy boho aspects.

The 2014 men collection will showcase three key trends that will ensure you look effortlessly stylish this season.

50’s RETURN (MONOCHROME): Channel the inner chic retro man in you as you relive the fond memories of the 1950s with influences coming from the highways and byways of the USA. Think bad boys, early rockers, 50s B-movies, all mixed in with retro monotone floral and geo prints and clean tailoring. Achieve this trendsetting look in fabrics like new polkas, satin shirt, micro ginghams, jacket weights and embroidery.

CRUISE RESORT: The nautical trend is a statement that continues to linger and provides fashion an everlasting look that only evolves every season. This commercial, preppy-nautical trend brings together several of the season’s key fabrics like natural linens- wovens/ jerseys, slubby canvas, smooth cottons, jacquard knits and wovens. Prints like florals, preppy spots and stripes and silhouettes form an easy and cohesive casual smart look.

REMINISCE: Embrace the carefree outlook of a nomad and incorporate the rustic elegance in preppy summer smart casualwear enhanced with a refined, tailored aesthetic. From bold neo geo patterns, updated through textural applications and decorative geometric repeats, this is an ideal 70’s summer holiday look.

Earthy tones dominate the trend that reflects the influence of nature with shades of sand and beige with summer olives. Add to it a bright palette of vermilion orange and bright yellow which adds to the glory of summer.

Head over to ICONIC and shop our latest Summer collection available at The Avenues, The Mall, Level 1.

DHL Express Named ‘Best Employer in the Middle East’

DHL Express, the world’s largest Express network, celebrated a major milestone when the company was named the ‘Best Employer’ in the Middle East and North Africa for 2014

by Aon Hewitt, the global talent, retirement and health solutions business of Aon plc.

Renowned for its focus and commitment to its human resources, DHL Express MENA proudly received the auspicious award at an exclusive ceremony held at The One & Only Royal Mirage Hotel in Dubai.

The award was received by Mr. Henry Fares, Head of Human Resources, DHL Express Middle East & North Africa and was attended by over 200 industry leaders from across the region; including senior management from Aon Hewitt – the award creators - members of the judging panel, CEOs and HR specialists.

Launched over a decade ago, the ‘Best Employers Middle East Awards is the culmination of extensive studies conducted

by Aon Hewitt that measure and compare employee engagement, performance and satisfaction across 500 participating organizations spanning cross industry in the Middle East region. This year, ten companies were shortlisted as Best Employers across MENA, with four DHL Express offices from around the region making it to the top five positions and securing top honours for DHL Express MENA as ‘Best Employer’ in the Middle East.

Nour Suliman, CEO, DHL Express MENA, said “I applaud the efforts and dedication of our employees who are the key drivers and the reason behind this award. This is the second year in a row that DHL Express makes it to the top of the 10 Best Employers in the region, and we are extremely proud that our people genuinely consider this organization a family, and truly consider DHL as the best place to work.”

“Our people are the heart of our organization, our greatest asset, and the main force behind the company’s success. Every time we are pronounced the best employer I know that the reason for that is the incredible effort and dedication of the fabulous men and women that make DHL the great place it is today,” said Suliman.

This year, Aon Hewitt collected and analyzed view points and data from a sample of 30,000 employees representing a 60,000plus workforce as well as inputs from HR leaders and Business Heads from companies across the region spanning 18 industries.

Following rigorous analysis and evaluation of the participating companies by an experienced panel of judges, DHL’s offices bagged five out of the ten Best Employer awards, placing DHL Express MENA in pole position as the Best Employer in the Middle East.

Upon receiving the award, Henry Fares, Head of Human Resources, DHL Express MENA, stated “I humbly commend the commitment and salute the hard work of the DHL team; we are fortunate to be surrounded with highly dedicated professionals that successfully work together towards one common goal while sharing the same sense of purpose and values.”

“Focus, results, respect and appreciation are the key drivers of DHL’s global HR philosophy that has so far been key to make the company thrive. I therefore, would like to thank DHL’s employees for making all this happen, this is their award,” he added.

Under the theme of “Less Stressful Life” with health and wellbeing OYSHO Hosts Kuwait Media In A Yoga Event

Driven by its commitment to spread the awareness about the health and wellbeing lifestyle concept through its bundle of hip and stylish gym wear, OYSHO organized a yoga event for Kuwait media and gifted them the true meaning of relaxation. The event, held at Flex Resorts was spent in total tranquility with both bodies and minds floating in a deep peaceful meditation which have greatly helped in communicating OYSHO theme of wellbeing mentally and physically. After the yoga session, the guests savored a healthy lunch.

“Our guests really had the chance to get over their hectic life schedule while embracing the positive energy in a relaxed calm atmosphere”, said Luma/ OYSHO Brand Manager “we are proud to guide our customers into a new concept of healthy living through our new collection marked with distinguished gym wear designs customized to match different styles and choices. As part of our social engagement, we are committed to lead the way and motivate our youngsters to follow a new lifestyle by taking care of their look and enjoy their life while eliminating the barrier of body types”.

Featuring stunning colors, seamless sartorial detail and a touch of retro style, the new SS14 collection offers, with its various prints and motivational quotes, encouragement to explore and lead a healthy and less stressful life.

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1. What do I need to add to 36 to make 100?

2. How many metres in a 1/4 of 1 kilometre?

3. What is 1 less than 4950?

4. How many degrees in one whole turn?

5. 32+8 = 6. Which of these fractions is greater than one half?

7. What is 135 cm in metres?

8. An angle of less than 90 degrees is called 9. -7 + 9 = ?

10. How many right angles are there in 1 whole complete turn?

meter 35cm, 8. acute, 9. 2, 10. 4

ANSWERS: 1. 64, 2. 250meters, 3. 4949, 4. 360, 5. 40, 6. 5/8, 7. 1

FUN RIDDLES

1. who is silent in the parliament 2. What does an Island and the letter T have in common?

3. What do you call a fish without an eye?

4. What part of the Turkey has the most feathers?

5. What's the only room from which no one can enter or leave 6. What demands an answer, but asks no questions.

7.Why do Chinese men eat more rice than Japanese men do 8.A cat had three kittens: January, March and May. What was the mother's name.

ANSWERS:1. The Letter 'A', 2. They're both in the middle of wa'T'er, 3. fsh, 4. The Outside, 5. Mushroom, 6. Telephone, 7. There are more Chinese men than Japanese men., 8. What - It stated 'WHAT' was the mothers name 166

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Jumbled Words 1 . A DY 2. GDLA 3. SGBU 4. LNGO 5. WYH 6. SETT 7. SKUN 8. EXNT 9. SYK 1 0 . R OW M 11. NETT 12. FORG

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

ANSWERS: 1.DAY, 2.GLAD, 3.BUGS, 4.LONG, 5.WHY, 6.TEST, 7.SUNK, 8.NEXT, 9.SKY, 10.WORM, 11.TENT, 12.FROG

MATHS QUIZ

Interesting Animal Facts

• Rats breed so quickly that in just 18 months, 2 rats could have created over 1 million relatives.

• The blue whale can produce the loudest sound of any animal. At 188 decibels, the noise can be detected over 800 kilometres away.

• Horses and cows sleep while standing up.

• Giant Arctic jellyfish have tentacles that can reach over 36 metres in length.

• Locusts have leg muscles that are about 1000 times more powerful than an equal weight of human muscle.

• Hummingbirds are so agile and have such good control that they can fly backwards.

• Instead of bones, sharks have a skeleton made from cartilage.

• Insects such as bees, mosquitoes and cicadas make noise by rapidly moving their wings.

• The horn of a rhinoceros is made from compacted hair rather than bone or another substance.

• Sharks lay the biggest eggs in the world.

• Even when a snake has its eyes closed, it can still see through its eyelids.

• Unlike humans, sheep have four stomachs, each one helps them digest the food they eat.

• Despite the white, fluffy appearance of Polar Bears fur, it actually has black skin.

• As well as being a famous Looney Tunes character, the Tasmanian Devil is a real animal that is only found in the wild in Tasmania, Australia. It is the largest carnivorous marsupial in the world.

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JUNE HOROSCOPES Change seems to have rocked our world in the last few months, but in June you have the opportunity to slow down and regroup. Mercury turns retrograde on June 7, and Neptune slows down for a nap on June 9. With these two stars of communication and creativity standing still, your mind could work overtime. That project that had been shelved could suddenly seem to have possibilities. The Sagittarius Full Moon on June 12 gives you the bounce to try one more time. A New Moon in Cancer June 27 puts on its "I mean business" hat. Any adversaries will know to stand back.

ARIES (March 21 - April 19)

The June 12 Full Moon expands your horizons, widens your world, and maybe blows your mind. Keep some control so you'll recognize yourself afterward. Don't be afraid to blunder into a great learning experience. June 19 and June 20 are powerful days for you. If your critical mind takes a break on June 19, your instincts could take up the slack. You may be supercharged to the point of hyper on June 20, so do something physically demanding. Your family position gets a boost under the June 27 New Moon. Start something new that makes you happy, and conclude or decide something that makes everyone glad.

TAURUS

VIRGO (March 21 - April 19)

Your powers of critical thinking will get a big boost on June 7. You can make things perfect and correct many minor errors. Fully embrace your discriminatory powers. The June 12 Full Moon shines on your family and home environment. Try to keep things quiet, don't force anything, and let the magic of the night provide its comfort and blessings. If there's friction with friends before June 27, the New Moon brings you a chance to shift things around socially and make some new friends and different alliances. Satisfy yourself and let the chips fall where they may.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21)

The June 12 Full Moon is all yours. Be prepared to shine and attract attention. There's no point in being shy or not speaking up. Be nice about it all. You could be drawn into someone else's affairs just before the New Moon on June 27. Anything you do to help will only benefit you and your family in the long run, but don't get nervous about the preconceived notions of anyone else. The day after the New Moon, June 28, watch for a special personalized blessing, pop of good luck, or simply a chance to do a very good deed.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19)

Let the June 12 Full Moon boost your self-confidence and sense of security.

Don't hide from people, but expect to do your best work and thinking out of sight and out of the minds of others. There's less criticism that way.

June 14 could be a busy and emotionally intense day. Stay cool and calm, and refuse to get rattled. A love interest or romantic involvement could appear close to home at the June 27 New Moon. If a friend of a friend of a sibling has a crush on you, don't be surprised (or rude). Roll with it if it appeals to you.

GEMINI

LIBRA

AQUARIUS

(May 21 - June 20)

(September 23 - October 22)

(January 20 - February 18)

Big love is possible at the June 12 Full Moon - so is a generous new lover. Be on guard since these things rarely come without strings attached. You should be able to communicate and network more effectively starting June 20. Try to keep it toned down, though. Avoid getting chatty or overbearing. You can charm your way into almost anything on June 24. Control your temper and impatience on June 25. Money matters are highlighted at the June 27 New Moon. You might have more resources (and fewer problems) at home than you realized. Don't let anyone or anything spook you.

June 7 and June 8 are powerful, if not easy, days. Self-motivation and energy could spike, but you'll still be able to slow down the pace of life to suit yourself. The June 12 Full Moon could whet your curiosity and set you exploring something that interested you before but has since been dropped or forgotten. If work or office life gets a bit rocky before June 27, the New Moon lets you touch up any rough spots with co-workers or superiors. You could even make a major change in career direction. Don't be brash, but don't be anxious, either.

It's a hot social scene at the June 12 Full Moon. People are going to want to be with you. Don't have so much fun that you're exhausted the next day, however. June 16 and 17 could be a roller-coaster ride.

Be mentally sharp and bright on June 16, but don't be surprised if you're washed away on a tide of emotion the next day. The June 27 New Moon is a great time to start a bunch of small but significant changes or additions to your work routine or diet. Be good to yourself in a million little ways.

CANCER

SCORPIO

PISCES

(June 21 - July 22)

(October 23 - November 21)

(March 21 - April 19)

Try to stick close to home at the June 12 Full Moon. Good things will find you there and tend to last. Don't wait idly - keep busy in the meantime. The Sun enters your sign on June 21 and brings the first day of summer with it. Feel comfortable in your own skin no matter what's happening in the world around you. It's a fresh, powerful New Moon for you on June 27. If you've needed to project a stronger selfimage of your choosing, you can do it now. Just remember to include your roots and background. citypageskuwait.com

You could be the center of attention for the first few days of the month, so look good, behave well, and see if you can't gain some extra respect and good memories out of it. Cravings for big fun might rock your world at the June 12 Full Moon, or perhaps it will be an explosion of creativity. Either way, it won't be boring. The June 27 New Moon lets you make some personal changes and start a new approach to an old problem without a lot of people interfering with you. You don't have to tell anyone about anything unless you really trust them.

(April 20 - May 20)

People might make a lot of demands on you during the June 12 Full Moon. Do what you can, accept graciously what is offered in exchange, and then let it go. You may feel less secure and grounded from June 21 through June 23. Keep track of your wallet, phone, and keys, and relax. This won't last long. Siblings (or a few close friends) could descend on you during the June 27 New Moon. Watch your Ps and Qs a few days before. Be well situated and ready to jump in and turn a new corner in a relationship.

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LEO (July 23 - August 22)

June 9 and June 10 could pack a punch that brings to a head something that most people have been avoiding. You may not like it either, but the resolution will be well worth it. Have your finances in order or at least in hand - for the June 12 Full Moon, since this lunation affects your money and material possessions. Think no surprises, and perhaps an opportunity or two for increase. The June 27 New Moon might drag you out of seclusion and push you more into the public.

Step up, be yourself, and maybe make some new contacts.

The June 12 Full Moon brings extra light into your work and career efforts. Act generously but speak modestly for the best and most longlasting results. June 18 could be profoundly touchy-feely. Be generous but respectful about hugs. The June 27 New Moon opens doors and provides lots of opportunities for fun and creativity. Psychodrama could peak, too, especially with family, so try to minimize or completely skip that part. Not getting scared or feeling inferior can help. The last few days of the month set you up to do great things for someone else and earn massive karmic brownie points.

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HOMEWORK FOR GROWN UPS EVERYTHING YOU LEARNED AT SCHOOL... BUT CAN YOU REMEMBER? General Knowledge Quiz 1.What is a quarter of three-quarters?

2.Technically the avocado ('fruit' of the avocado tree) is a: Berry; Tuba; Nut; or Fungus?

Test Your Vocabulary crude means : 1. impervious to pleas, persuasion, requests, reason

3.From the Greek root word for a pointed pillar, what is the technical term for the division sign ( ÷ ) ?

2. belonging to an early stage of technical development

4.Which occupation traditionally used 'walla' (in the US), 'rhubarb' (UK), and 'gaya' (Japan)?

4. capable of fitting a particular situation or use

7.Crepuscular creatures are mainly active in: Sunlight; Moonlight; Twilight; or Darkness?

ANSWER: Is it gross? Unsophisticated? Totally tasteless and positively offensive? Then you can describe it as crude.

6.SS Ancon was the first ship to navigate what single-vowelled passage on 15 August 1914?

Crude is not rude when it’s used to describe unprocessed oil, which it first was associated with in 1865. From the Latin crudo, meaning "rough, raw,"crude today can be used to describe anything or anyone that's unrefined and rough around the edges. So don’t be too insulted by the large-nosed portrait that cartoonist made for you. It’s just a quick,crude drawing meant to be funny.

5.The medical vasodilatory compound and recreational drug C5H11ONO is more commonly known as: Crack cocaine; LSD; Amyl nitrite; or Speed?

3. tending to become more severe or wider in scope

8. A low-cost 'ratoon' crop (for example of sugar-cane or rice) grows from/on: Windblown seeds; Stubble after cropping; Flooded land; or Astroturf?

9.The two traditional symbols used to indicate treble and bass clefs in musical notation are respectively based on: G and F; P and L; T and B; S and E?

Choose the Right Symbol

10.What high quality gravity/capillary-fed implement was traditionally ruby-tipped gold, and is nowadays usually iridium-tipped stainless-steel?

11.The first almanacs, made in Babylon/Iraq c.750BC, originally listed: Important people; Recipes; Prayers; or Planetary movements?

What mathematical symbol can be put between 5 and 9, to get a number bigger than 5 and smaller than 9?

12.What common mineral's name (technically silica or SiO2) derives from old PolishGerman 'kwardy', meaning 'hard'?

13.AgustaWestland, Bell, Oboronprom and Sikorsky are notable makers of: Solar panels; Helicopters; Telecomms systems; or Nuclear reactors?

14.The particle physics unit of reactionary particle decay is: Strangeness; Weirdness; Oddness; or Bafflement?

15.What product 'brand' from the Gamay is traditionally released the third Thursday of November each year?

17.Analepsis is more commonly known as a what in a play/story/film: Credits; Flashback; Sex scene; or Intermission?

JUMBLED WORDS I M T I L

18.What invention of the Greenland Inuit is also derogatory slang for an outdoor hobbyist who observes or collects things?

S A L C H

19.Baroque (a dramatic heavily detailed style of art form) began in: 500BC Athens; 1200s Paris; 1600s Rome; or 1800s Rio de Janeiro?

B U D E O L

20.A thin middle section of a wooden chair-back, particularly old and carved, is called a: Spit; Splint; Sprout; or Splat?

S E N U U R

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L O F R A M ANSWERS: LIMIT, CLASH, DOUBLE, UNSURE, FORMAL

ANSWERS: 1.Three sixteenths (or 0.1875 - to calculate fractions of fractions, multiply the top digits [i.e., 1 x 3 = 3] and then the bottom digits [i.e., 4 x 4 = 16] to give 3/16ths ), 2. Berry, 3. Obelus (from the ancient Greek root word equating to obelisk), 4. Actor (the words uttered randomly by a group to create the background murmur of a crowd), 5. Amyl Nitrite, 6. Panama Canal, 7. Twilight (dawn or dusk - from Latin crepusculum, twilight), 8. Stubble after cropping ('ratoon' is from old Spanish retono, sprout), 9. G and F, 10. Fountain pen, 11. Planetary movements, 12. Quartz, 13. Helicopters, 14. Strangeness, 15. Beaujolais Nouveau (French wine from the gamay grape and Beaujolais region), 16. Artworks, 17. Flashback, 18. Anorak (anoraq in Greenland Kalaallisut language), 19. 1600s Rome, 20. Splat (an old-English, meaning 'split up')

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ANSWER: A Decimal Point - 5.9 works nicely

16.The German Bauhaus institution famously combined building design with: Gardens; Artworks; Energy systems; or Water?

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