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16. Who Is Your Literary Father Figure?

18. A Slice Of The Good Life 21. ‫ خطوات الستخراج أفكار جتارية‬5 22. If We Weren’t here 24. Teaching Tolerance To Our Children 40. Sherlock And Me 42. Mobile Dependency 48. Come Together 50. The Textile Souq 54. Planet Elevation 56. Resorts 85. ‫التنمية الذاتية بني رجل وامرأة‬

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REGULARS 34. Meet The Entrepreneur With Tass Hassoun 72. In Permanent Pursuit Of Perfection 90. July Book Releases 91. Book Club 114. City Guide 126. Events 129. Adopt A Street Princess 130. Press 136. Homework For Grown Ups 137. Horoscopes 138. Product Of The Month

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From the Editor Dear Readers,

The shocking events of June 26th have seen our beloved country thrust to the forefront of news headlines the world over. Along with the entire team at CityPages, my heartfelt condolences go to those affected by the mindless act of terrorism which rocked our nation. It’s difficult to comprehend the motivation behind such atrocities but once again, we stand together in our desire and determination for a strong and united Kuwait.

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General Manager & Editor

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Despite the emotional turbulence of recent weeks, I hope you will enjoy this July edition of CityPages.

The team has worked hard to overcome the shock and sorrow which has engulfed not just those of us in Kuwait, but elsewhere in this troubled world.

As well as the regular columns you’ve come to know and love, the magazine is once again packed full of original features, including an interview with our fifth and final Power Couple. Mohammed Zainal and Zahra Taqi prove to be a fitting finale to what has been an enlightening and inspirational series of very special Power Couples.

We also introduce you to Carol Souki, the talented singer songwriter with fantasies of festivals; Stephen Reynolds, the marketing expert focused on family values; and Bruha Eve, the Filipino artist with Chameleon tendencies. We also have a special interview with our cover artist, Lulwa Al Sane. Read on to learn about her beautiful and unique Floral Art. Our Group Editor, Gill Sherry, takes you on a trip to the Textile Souq and will have you blowing the dust from your long-forgotten sewing machine before you can say ‘pass the scissors’. Maybe our fashion pages will inspire your next creation!

Staying on the subject of fashion, we were lucky to talk to Diana El Zein this month about her on-line and in-store fashion boutiques. Check out her interview and learn about her very own fashion brand, Dee_theBrand.

No issue of CityPages would be complete without food! As well as mouth-watering recipes for you to make at home, you can read all about Amr AlRefai – Kuwait’s only genuine pizzaiolo – and how he brought the true Neapolitan pizza to ‘Solo Pizza’ in Kuwait. You’ll be licking your lips by the time you’ve finished!

Eid Mubarak to you all. Be safe, be happy and be humble.

See you next month.

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JULY 2015 Kinda Al Faris Executive Editor

Dear Readers, In honor of our martyrs who lost their lives in prayer last month, I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to their families and to our beloved Kuwait.

It was a sad day indeed and I hope we never have to go through something as horrific ever again.

Our issue this month once again falls between Ramadan and Eid and is jam packed with interviews and good readings supplied by our amazing team of contributors.

COVER ART: The Cover Art is done by: Lulwa AlSane @Bespoke_kw

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One of the many things I love about Kuwait is its acceptance of other cultures. The huge number of ex-pats who have chosen to make Kuwait their home is evidence of the welcome this proud but humble country extends. So when something as devastating as the bomb attack on 26th June brings terror to these shores, my heart breaks for Kuwait and its people. But despite the tragic loss of life, the country came together to send a message of solidarity to those wishing to divide it, proving that regardless of race or religion, Kuwait will remain united.

I am very proud of my adoptive country and feel privileged to be able to call it home. Being able to give something back is as important to me as it is satisfying, and my position at CityPages allows me to do just that. The warm welcome extended by the team when I first arrived was typical of the welcome I’ve come to expect in Kuwait and I soon felt at home amongst this group of dedicated, hard working professionals.

Between us, we’ve brought you another fabulous edition of CityPages and with Eid al-Fitr almost upon us, what better time to enjoy it? Eid Mubarak; see you next month.

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WHO IS YOUR LITERARY

“FATHER FIGURE?”

What does it mean to be a father? Dads approach fatherhood in a variety of ways, from overbearing to ‘wrapped around your little finger’ and everything in between.

There’s no formula for the perfect father, but there are some commonalities among father figures in literature that make the concept of fatherhood a powerful one.

In honor of Father’s Day last month, here are six father figures in literature. Which reminds you of your own father?

King Lear, The “Prideful” Father The life of the title character in Shakespeare’s King Lear is shaped by his three daughters. When it comes time for him to step down from the throne in his old age, King Lear makes a drastic mistake. Instead of dividing his empire evenly among his three daughters, a final deceit causes him to disown Cordelia. Unfortunately, King Lear doesn’t realize that Cordelia loved him most until it’s too late. Despite this tragic choice, King Lear’s powerful love for his daughters defines his life.

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Mr. Bennet, The “Protective” Father Mr. Bennet may not be the richest character in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, but what makes him a memorable father is the constant care and empathy that he shows for his daughters. Given the Bennet family’s financial situation, he feels pressure to marry his daughters off, but instead of focusing on money he keeps his children’s best interests in mind. Throughout the novel, it’s clear how much Mr. Bennet admires his daughter Lizzy; in particular, in the way he uses both his wisdom and humor to guide her through difficult life decisions. citypageskuwait.com

Bob Cratchit, The “Optimistic” Father The majority of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol focuses on the eternally grumpy Ebeneezer Scrooge and the unfortunate Tiny Tim. The unsung hero here, however, is Tiny Tim’s father, Bob Cratchit.

As Scrooge’s employee, Cratchit can’t see much light at the end of the tunnel, and he is perpetually kept cold and underpaid. Instead of giving up, Cratchit makes the best of the situation and dutifully reports to work in order to take care of his beloved son. After a spiritual intervention, Scrooge makes a turn for the better and Cratchit’s persistence and steadfastness pays off.

Atticus Finch, The “Role Model” Father Despite tough times, Atticus Finch serves as a father figure to admire in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird.

A widower and lawyer in the Jim Crow South, Finch does his best to be his children’s moral compass.

Perhaps the best example of this is the way Finch encourages his children to be who they want to be instead of what their troubled society says is right.

Instead of forcing his daughter to be a girly girl, Finch encourages Jem to develop her tomboy personality. He has a challenging road in front of him, but he remains a pillar of strength throughout the novel.

Calvin’s Dad, The “Patient” Father For years, fans enjoyed Bill Watterson’s funny and sweet comic strip, Calvin and Hobbes. A calm and collected counterpoint to the mischievous Calvin, his dad proves time and time again that patience is a virtue. Throughout many story lines, Calvin’s dad answers his son’s often-obnoxious questions and deals with his many well-intentioned mishaps. Best of all, he loves Calvin through all of his trying moments and troublesome times.

The Man, The “Sacrificing” Father The Road by Cormac McCarthy is a post-apocalyptic novel that remains grim from cover to cover, but one of the shining lights throughout is The Man. This father figure doesn’t have a lot to offer his son, due to their extraordinary circumstances. Instead, he does everything he can to keep his son alive and motivated along their incredibly difficult journey through what seems like the end of the world.

These father figures demonstrate a full range of parenting styles throughout centuries of literature.

What unifies them is their dedication to their children and their insistence on placing their kids and their families first and foremost. Which father figure do you find most inspiring?

July, 2015

A SLICE OF THE

GOOD LIFE When I was enjoying my teen years back in England, there was an innovative sitcom (situation comedy) produced by BBC television. Called “The Good Life”, it related the joys and miseries experienced by fictional character Tom Good and his wife Barbara when they attempted to escape modern commercial living by "becoming totally selfsufficient" in their home in Surbiton, part of London’s “stockbroker belt”.

Paul Tunbridge A professional Facilities Manager from England, and with work experience across mainland Europe before arriving in Kuwait in 2007 Paul's interests include architecture and gardening as well as creative writing and the arts in general.

No longer able to take his job seriously, Tom gave up work as a draughtsman for a company that makes plastic toys for breakfast cereal packets. Their house was paid for, so he and his wife Barbara adopted a sustainable, simple and self-sufficient lifestyle while staying in their home in The Avenue, Surbiton. They turned their front and back gardens into allotments, growing soft fruit and vegetables. They introduced a variety of livestock including chickens, a goat (Geraldine) and a cockerel (Lenin). They generated their own electricity, using methane from animal waste and attempted to make their own clothes. They sold or bartered surplus crops for essentials they could not make themselves. They cut their monetary requirements to the minimum with varying success.

I recall so well their sense of achievement when their hens layed the first eggs and when they harvested their first crops of vegetables. And although the situation was extreme (and therein was the foundation of the comedy) it is nevertheless reflective of what is available to each of us. In a world in which we eat increasing amounts of fast-food and processed food products, we perhaps forget how good are the flavours and benefits of freshly grown or freshly-prepared products. And there is a great sense of pride and achievement when we grow or make something for ourselves. I used to grow my own crops of runner beans and courgettes, raspberries and strawberries, and a whole variety of culinary herbs, and everything always tasted so much better than if I had bought them from a shop! I dare say that many of you reading this have shared a similar experience and will be drooling at the memory of such fantastic home-grown flavours!

So, what has encouraged me to write about this?

Quite simply, I sat down in front of my laptop after breakfast and realised I had a big grin on my face because I was feeling very pleased with myself. And I was feeling pleased with myself because I had just enjoyed a really nice breakfast. And the breakfast was really nice because the bread was freshly produced from my bread-maker, after it had been exiled in the UK for almost 8 years! I had forgotten the pleasure of waking in the morning to the aroma of freshlybaked bread. My machine has a timer and a feature that keeps the bread warm after baking, so I am able to set it to be ready for when I wake. I had last used it

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back in England almost 8 years ago, so it was nice to discover that it had forgiven me for leaving it behind in storage when I moved to Kuwait. Nor was it jealous that I had abandoned it in favour of bringing with me my beloved Nespresso machine (my baby that, even 8 years ago, I could not live without). And so I brought it back with me just a few weeks ago, gave it a clean and plugged it in …. and this morning was rewarded with the nicest Cinnamon & Sultana Loaf that I have tasted for such a long time. Thus, my breakfast was truly an indulgence that has given me a wonderful start to the day and inspired me to write about the pleasures of home produce, baking and cooking.

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‫‪ 5‬خطوات الستخراج أفكار تجارية‪:‬‬

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‫هناك الكثير من األشخاص الذين يملكون رؤوس أموال‬ ‫ولكنهم ال يملكون المشروع المناسب للبدء فيه ‪،‬‬ ‫فتبدأ مرحلة البحث عن أفكار تجارية لتكوين دخ ً‬ ‫ال آخر‬ ‫ولكن العملية ليست بهذه السهولة كما تعلمون ‪،‬‬ ‫ويجد األغلبية أنفسهم في حيرة من أمرهم بعملية‬ ‫اختيار المشروع المناسب لهم ‪ ،‬وفي هذه المقالة‬ ‫سأذكر بعض الخطوات التي تساعد في توليد وبلورة‬ ‫األفكار التجارية‪:‬‬ ‫أوالً‪ :‬إعمل ما تحب ‪ ،‬فكل مشروع محاط بالمخاطر سواء‬ ‫مادية أو إدارية أو قانونية ‪ ،‬لذلك البد عليك العمل بمجال‬ ‫تحبه لتتحمل ضغط العمل ولتكون قادرًا على التغلب‬ ‫على العقبات التي ستواجهك‪ .‬إذًا الخطوة األولى هي‬ ‫البحث عن فكرة في مجال تحبه‪.‬‬ ‫ثانيًا‪ :‬االسترخاء ‪ ،‬هل تساءلت لماذا تأتينا األفكار عند‬ ‫السفر أو عند قضاء إجازة بسيطة خصوصا عندما‬ ‫تكون لوحدك ؟ إن ذلك بسبب التحرر من الضغوط‬ ‫اليومية‪ .‬تتطلب حياتنا اليومية الكثير من اإللتزامات‬ ‫والمسئوليات والتي تشغل بالك وتفكيرك طوال‬ ‫اليوم فيصعب التفكير بأفكار جديدة والتخطيط لها‬ ‫‪ ،‬لذلك عند االسترخاء تتحرر من االرتباطات وتصفي‬ ‫ذهنك وعقلك للتفكير واإلبداع‪ .‬أنا ال أقصد االسترخاء‬ ‫بقضاء ساعة في معهد للمساج بل تحتاج لفترة كافية‬ ‫للتعمق في التفكير ‪ ،‬وهذه أمثله على طرق االسترخاء‪:‬‬ ‫السفر لوحدك لفترة قصيرة‪ ،‬أو العزلة لمدة يوم على‬ ‫‪July, 2015‬‬

‫األقل تمارس فيه الرياضة لوحدك في نادي صحي أو‬ ‫زيارة منتجع سياحي قد تكون مفيدة أيضًا‪.‬‬ ‫ثالثًا‪ :‬فكر بالتكنولوجيا ‪ ،‬حاول إيجاد عملية روتينية‬ ‫في المجال الذي تختاره بحيث يمكنك صنع نظام‬ ‫معين (مثل برنامج على الموبايل) يمكنه أن يوفر وقت‬ ‫الشريحة المستهدفة ويسهل عليهم إنجاز أعمالهم‪.‬‬ ‫رابعًا‪ :‬تقييم الفكرة ‪ ،‬عليك تقييم الفكرة من الناحية‬ ‫المادية ‪ ،‬هل هي مجدية ؟ هل الشريحة المستهدفة‬ ‫متواجدة بالشكل المطلوب ؟ فأحيان ُا يختار أحدهم‬ ‫فكرة بمجال يحبه ولنفرض بأن مجاله هو لعبة رياضية‬ ‫معينة ولكنها قليلة اإلنتشار بدولة الكويت فلو‬ ‫جمعنا ممارسين ومتابعين هذه اللعبة في الكويت‬ ‫لوجدنا بأن عددهم قليل وال يحقق الهدف المطلوب!‬ ‫لذلك كن حريص بأن الشريحة المستهدفة كافية‬ ‫لتحقيق أهدافك‪.‬‬ ‫خامسًا‪ :‬االستشارة ‪ ،‬بإمكانك استشارة المختصين‬ ‫وأصحاب التجربة والخبرة بالمجال الذي تختاره ‪ ،‬وكذلك‬ ‫النقاش مع العمالء المحتملين سيكون مفيدًا جدًا‬ ‫لتحسين وتطوير الفكرة‪ .‬قد يقلق البعض من مناقشة‬ ‫أفكارهم مع الغير خوفًا من سرقة الفكرة وتطبيقها‬ ‫‪ ،‬لذلك ناقش الفكرة األساسية وال تناقش التفاصيل‬ ‫الدقيقة التي تميزك عن غيرك بحيث أنه حتى لو تم‬ ‫سرقة الفكرة فال يمكن تطبيقها بنفس الشكل الذي‬ ‫تراه في مخيلتك‪.‬‬

IF WE WEREN'T HERE

John McArthur John MacArthur was born in England, but has Celtic ancestry, so loves to sing. Abandoning his choral training, he sings songs of love and loss, owning several antique acoustic guitars. He has degrees in physics, chemistry and mathematics, has studied theology and business management, so, in fine nomadic tradition, he can call several universities home.

After seven years in Kuwait, he 'retired' and laughs at himself every morning, commuting between his Paris island home and country house in rural France where he lives with his wife, a food writer and stylist, and, perhaps soon, a dog, should he be allowed one. Much to her dismay, he is thinking of taking up the mandolin. He has written for various publications worldwide on whatever happens to catch his imagination.

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In a voyage of the imagination, anything is possible. Suspending disbelief, let’s just suppose that in the blink of an eye, every human being on planet Earth just vanished. In every city, on every continent, every island, beach resort, town, village, hamlet and farm all that human activity just…stopped. “How?” seems the obvious question. It doesn’t matter how, but if it helps, we might imagine a massive, instantaneous worldwide epidemic, a nanovirus of staggering perfection whose only target is us, or a thorough and complete harvesting by alien abduction. Of course this applies to you and I as well, so all there is left for us is Thought, because we don’t really exist either any more, except in our own minds.

We can travel back and forth through space and time, pausing to track the seconds as if they were years, or the millennia as if they were heartbeats. We can imagine ourselves on London Bridge, or on a grassy Serengeti plain and we are there.

Genes are aggressive and selfish, seeking any and every way to maintain themselves, evolving as necessary into new niches and refuges to allow them to become established. I was recently stung by a particularly aggressive wasp, which seemed unusual until I realised that it was in the process of building a nest under a chair upon which I happened to be sitting. The nest was already a few centimetres long, neatly subdivided into hexagonal but as yet vacant living spaces.

We share this fragile blue-green space with perhaps just under nine million different life-forms, according to an exhaustive study undertaken four years ago; apparently

the most accurate estimate yet of life on Earth. Threequarters of them, mostly insects, inhabit the 30%, which is dry land. Species have become extinct before we’ve even heard of them. Over nine-tenths of marine species have yet to be classified. Most things stay out of our way and the ones that either can’t or don’t are confronted with speciocide, butchery or enslavement.

If we leave, what will happen to them? When we’re gone, will Nature heave a sigh of relief and set about creating a new republic of insects and grass? And, how long will it take for every trace of our existence to be obliterated from the Earth, to go back to Eden when the sun was high in the heavens of the fifth day?

Let us take our first voyage together, transporting ourselves to Manhattan Island as first seen by Henry Hudson’s crew on the afternoon of September 12th 1609, the virgin territory upon which, four hundred years later stands one of the most famous cities in the world. In front of us as we sail into New York harbor is a green wilderness. Its landscape is extraordinarily rich, with towering trees, salt marshes and grasslands teeming with wildlife and game - "as pleasant a land as one can tread upon" Hudson remarked. The Lenape Indians dig for clams and oysters on sandy beaches along stretches of both coasts on the narrow little island, only a little over twenty kilometres in length.

More than forty brooks, streams and tributaries, over a hundred kilometres of them, criss-cross the landscape.

A long, shallow lake sits underneath what is now 59th Street, north of the Plaza Hotel; it later narrows then meanders its way towards the East River. A mountain lion and deer trail runs north-east, later becoming

known as Broadway.

From the air, Manhattan Island is one of the finest sights in the world, a tightly packed fortress of steel reinforced concrete and glass, seemingly impervious to the relentless march of Nature. But, the earth has a secret weapon. Once, the island’s ninety square kilometres of living roots siphoned off over a metre of annual rainfall. It won’t stop raining when we’re gone and it takes a great deal of man-hours and machinery to remove all that water which, corralled by concrete, has absolutely nowhere to go. After heavy storms, the rising underground river partially corrodes and almost fills the gridiron of subway stations, the city’s flood services sometimes only just managing to cope. If we barely stem the tide when we’re here, what will happen when we’re not? No people means no power, no power, no pumps. The first heavy rainfall after we’ve left, the subways would fill with water. Then, later, as the water sluices away the topsoil, the iron construction has no foundation and Lexington Avenue simply collapses into the ground.

But, the water has barely started. Concrete is brittle and a single freeze/ thaw cycle would be enough to create huge fissures in the streets.

Left unrepaired, they provide shelter for implacably pitiless invaders such as the ailanthus tree, capable of rooting in the tiniest crevices of the sidewalk. Other flora follows, quickly. The same cycles of heat and cold bring a different destruction, as expansion and contraction cause buildings to creak and groan. Rain seeps into walls and rooflines, rusting bolts. Inevitably, one hot summer, a single bolt of lightning ignites the exposed, tinder-dry material, plus decades or centuries of dead branches and long-abandoned office buildings, filled with paper fuel and chipboard. Any remaining gas still stored in unrusted canisters adds to the blaze, windows blow out, rain gets in and the relentless cycles continue until the city eventually burns to the ground or simply collapses under its own unsupported weight. The soil cap grows, air pollution is non-existent and after only a couple of hundred years the beginnings of tree colonization can be seen amidst the ruins. Animals return, their re-wilding not taking as long as we might imagine - a few years ago, a coyote was spotted in the East Village, and improbably, a wild turkey, both of whom clearly didn’t wait until we’d left.

But, we can move on.

With an abundance of slave labour, our ancestors created for themselves enduring landmarks, testaments to ingenuity and skill, as burial chambers for kings and places of worship to gods. They envisaged them lasting for ever, as permanent a fingerprint on the surface of the

earth as the relentless scouring of the desert winds allows. Far into the future, if ever there did arrive visitors from a distant star, they would see and try to understand what minds and ingenuities constructed their perfect shapes and speculate as to their purpose. The pyramids of Egypt are constructed from dense limestone in solid, regular blocks, each one the same size as the other. Limestone weathers slowly in dry, waterless conditions and the structures' perfection of shape, built as they are on stone foundations, will not move or shift except under extreme seismic upheaval. Their angle of repose is perfect. Imagine a huge heap of Lego, or even, a barrow of soil, upended carelessly on the ground. It forms a pyramid by default, as tall as it is wide. Yet man, in his perversity, often tears down that which he has so painstakingly built. Over a thousand years ago, the development of the two centres of Fustat and Al Quahiraby the Fatimids into the city of Cairo was supposed to herald the start of the demise of the Giza pyramids' former glory. Some of the polished limestone and granite, a magnificent sight in the Pharaonic eras, was removed and recycled, used to build a great new city. Later, attempts were made to remove the limestone blocks of the pyramid of Menkhare but it became clear that it was simply not a viable undertaking. The workmen found that removing the vast limestone blocks was a hugely difficult process, also quite a costly endeavour for the amount of reusable masonry recovered. Their attempts to tear down the smallest of the three pyramids of Giza can be seen today, almost exactly as the workmen left it. Time and man have had very little effect on their absolute, changeless grandeur.

Today, the pyramids are at greatest risk due to the erosion of the rock from air pollution. It is a weary testament to our own rapacious greed and fossil fuel use that they have suffered more in the past fifty years, as Cairo edges closer and the pollution gets worse, than they have in the past thousand years when the attempted dismantling took place. What then, will happen when we, their architects, builders and despoilers, are no longer here? Over the centuries, the effects of enhanced greenhouse gases, trapping heat as they do, will diminish and finally cease, returning the earth to balance and ecological harmony.

Eons into the future, relieved of the evolutionary pressure of homo sapiens, as the relentless twin spirals of DNA reconfigure themselves to their own advantage and strange new species find homes where reproductive comfort is assured, the probability is high that when all else has crumbled into dust, these final monuments, a scrawl on the monolithic landscape of time, will still proclaim that we were once here.

July, 2015

TEACHING TOLERANCE

TO OUR CHILDREN

The terrorist attack on Al-Imam AlSadeq mosque on June 26 rocked not only my world but all of Kuwait.

In the midst of my tears, all I kept thinking was ‘where have we, as a community, gone wrong and what can we do to fix it?’

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Terrorism is the ugly face of racism. After what happened on that horrific day, I believe it is the responsibility of each and every one of us to ensure that the same does not happen again.

Fighting terrorism doesn’t start with our police; fighting terrorism starts at home by teaching our kids the art of embracing one another. Fighting terrorism starts when we teach our kids that life is truly beautiful and that the beauty of life shines in its diversity. Diversity allows us to share our different experiences, views and also see things from a different angle. Imagine if life was a banquet filled with all kinds of delicious foods, colourful salads and scrumptious desserts but you were only allowed to eat bland rice for breakfast, lunch and dinner, day in and day out.

That’s exactly what we do when we are prejudiced against a certain religion, race, ethnicity or sex.

Today, more than any other day, we are obliged to teach our kids acceptance and tolerance. If we want our children’s future to be peaceful and if we wish for them to live in a world not marred by wars, then we need to start from our own homes.

Children are very observant and many times will ask, very publicly, about someone who looks different or acts differently in a public space. Use these opportunities to open a dialogue with your child instead of shushing them and moving on.

Still not sure how to proceed? Here are a few tips to help out: 1. Teach them love. You need to start with yourself and teach your kids by example. Make sure your children see that you have friends who you love who differ from you. Our children always mirror our own actions.

2. Know your values and biases. We all have our own biases; it is natural. The important part is evaluating our own beliefs, values and differences. You yourself will need to understand these things more completely.

3. Expose your children to differences.

Like everything in life, we constantly have to push ourselves to get out of our comfort zone and the same is true of our children too. Start with choosing books that explore the world in all its varieties, cultures and views. Open a dialogue with children on their own opinion. This allows your child to not only see that the world is made up of different cultures but also learn to respect these differences. It is important to stress to your child that it is not necessary to agree with all these differences but we have to respect these other cultural views just like we expect other people to respect our own values.

4. Challenge stereotypes. Our world is by no means perfect or tolerant. There are many prejudices voiced every day either through the media or jokes people share with each other or blatantly from others around us. When your child encounters such intolerance your job as a parent is to assertively tell your child that the stereotype is simply not true and invite your child to learn a little more about the targeted culture (or religion, race, etc.) to understand what is true.

5. Challenge yourself. It is easy to always view the world through our own personal lens.

It is when others challenge our views that we become defensive and we shut off our learning experience. Next time you are put in that situation, try to respond instead of react; keep an open mind and see things from the other person’s point of view. When your children see this, they adopt the same quality themselves.

6. Nurture your child’s self esteem. When children feel good about themselves, they do not feel threatened by the differences of others.

Children who are secure and comfortable in their own skin tend to be more comfortable exploring and debating other views.

A peaceful world starts from our homes; a tolerant society starts from our dining tables; an accepting society starts from the books we read to our kids at bedtime. Be aware of what you are telling your children, what you are teaching them and what you are mirroring to them. Our fate, and that of our kids, is in our hands.

“Ignorance and prejudice are the handmaidens of propaganda. Our mission, therefore, is to confront ignorance with knowledge, bigotry with tolerance, and isolation with the outstretched hand of generosity. Racism can, will, and must be defeated.” ~ Kofi Anan citypageskuwait.com

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Bruha Eve Meet the artist with the rainbow soul

Bruha Eve encountered many hurdles before finding her true vocation as an artist. The rebellious Filipino has shocked many with her controversial art and bald statements but she insists she’s just misunderstood. Here, she talks about her art, her ambitions and her weakness for stray cats.

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Please introduce yourself to our readers.

Hello. I’m Bruha Eve and I’m a Filipino artist/designer based in Kuwait. I consider myself an entrepreneur by day and painter by night.

I multi-task and I often consider myself a chameleon.

Tell us about your education.

People NEVER believe me when I say I don’t have a college degree. I finished high school and became a mother at 17. I had to work doubletime, juggling college in between part-time jobs when I was in the Philippines. After a year or so, I took a detour and tried enlisting in the US army. Instead, I landed a job contracting for them here in Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. By that time, I tried to educate and push myself harder, so I took a few online courses on BS Psychology at the University of Florida. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to complete my education because of unforeseen circumstances. I felt trapped and was very unhappy. So, I decided to quit my job and pursue my passion because I’ve always been interested in Art. I’m also Six Sigma Greenbelt certified if that counts!

What originally made you want to become an artist?

Freedom. I always felt isolated and different. It’s my way of expressing myself and communicating with society. It’s quite a challenging privilege to be able to tap someone’s mind without engaging socially.

I am a rebel and often misunderstood. People think I’m too eccentric and a bit weird at times. Bruha Eve Artworld is my life. It’s my ultimate platform of emotions, thoughts and beliefs.

How would you describe your artistic approach?

My art is a mixture of expressionism-surrealism in mix-media. I like to use women as my subject because it’s very intimate and empowering.

I don’t mean to scare, but I always incorporate images of eyes in my canvas. That way, I feel like my paintings are watching and alive. I like to stimulate the viewers mind. My art depicts weird subjects and tells stories in the most uncanny and provocative way. It’s always an experimental ride with me. It really depends on my mood. I love it when people start asking “WHY?” Then, my job is done.

Tell us about some of the collaborations that you had done.

It was in 2011 when the artist in me was discovered. I launched my first solo show “BURSTS AND KALEIDESCOPES” at the Marina hotel and later that year I met Timothy Carr of TJC Films who made my first art documentary “Portrait of An Artist”.

In 2012, I collaborated with Yousef Al-Taher, co-founder of Athnain magazine, to produce “VIVID” collection. I painted 10 limited and exclusive sweater designs for Goji Boutique and was featured in Bazaar magazine and Harper’s Bazaar Arabia.

In 2013, I did “FACETS OF LOVE” another solo exhibition in collaboration with West Elm, The Avenues Mall. It was that same year I shaved my head bald and dyed it pink for the Breast Cancer campaign in Rola’s Beauty Lounge. Later that year, my paintings were displayed at Milly boutique in Arraya mall as part of the Art x Fashion event.

After this simultaneous exposure, I was featured and interviewed for different magazines and newspapers. I was also hired to do some private interior designing projects where I was interviewed for a local TV show.

My latest collaboration was with Bayt Lothan last year for Kreate 4.0 where I created pieces using florescent paintings and displayed them under black lights. citypageskuwait.com

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What are you passionate about besides art?

I love diamonds and gold jewellery. I’m enjoying the art behind the craftsmanship. I enjoy selling stuff and singing karaoke. I can be a good saleswoman too, haha! I currently run @Vagabondluxury with my husband, an online store on Instagram selling designer goods. I also like feeding stray cats along the beach four times a month.

"What is Art?" is certainly too big of a question to ask here, but what do you hope your audience takes away from your art? What statement do you hope to make?

I paint what’s in my heart. I like to tell stories even in the most compelling way. What you see on the canvas is a portion of my mind, a part of my heart and a chunk of my soul. It is my life and everything I strongly feel and believe in. I just want to share it with the world. Now it’s up to you to hate or appreciate it.

What was the best advice given to you as an artist?

Don’t let it go to waste. God handpicked you personally. Your soul has rainbow streaks. Shine brightly.

Many artists struggle to find ways to sell their art. How do you sell your work? How do you market yourself?

Haha! I have my fair share of struggles alright. Being a Filipino artist is already hard enough since Kuwait has developed a sort of monopoly and discrimination towards non-Arab artists. I just carry on and treat myself as a walking piece of art too. That means I keep my life interesting for people who want to know what I’m up to. Developing a strong portfolio/social media platform is a MUST. Trust me, people talk.

Who or what has been the biggest single influence on your way of thinking?

My mom. She taught me the value of time and making the most out of any situation. I learned the value of giving and living. She told me that happiness is a personal choice and not to expect much from people.

What would you say is your strongest skill?

My PR, haha! People say that I have a very strong and intimidating personality. I am convinced that I have a gift of persuasion and people can’t say “NO” to me. Some people think I’m catty and a snob but the opposite is true. I like to have fun and clown around. I’m carefree but also a bit stubborn and do as I like.

What materials do you enjoy working with the most?

Acrylics! I love its versatility when you’re adventurous with it. It’s water-based as well and fast drying. I love working mostly with my hands so it works perfect; and it doesn't make me itch like oils.

Any materials you would like to explore in the future?

I want to play with Resin. I love its almost perfect texture.

How do you think online design resources have influenced the art being produced today?

There are pros and cons to it. It’s easier for artists to search for references and be educated. But it can also kill the creativity of the artist since they would rather rely on technology than their own imagination. citypageskuwait.com

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What is your dream project?

Art installation solo shows across Europe.

What memorable responses have you had to your work?

Some people are still in disbelief to this day because I shaved my head bald for my Breast Cancer show. People have mixed opinions about it. That move conveyed a very strong social response, which reveals the true nature of human. I’m very proud I did that.

Do you have any exhibits to promote in the near future?

I stopped painting for a while and am currently planning to learn how to make jewellery and sculpting. I’m very ambitious and always hungry for more which plays a big part of my creative process. I want to expand my knowledge and will try new things that will challenge my skills. Hopefully, I’ll come up with something wonderful soon!

Your message for us at CityPages magazine: You guys are awesome! Thank you for choosing Bruha Eve Artworld to be part of this issue. It’s an honor and a great opportunity to share my story and I hope to inspire other young aspiring artists out there. You give people hope. God Bless!

July, 2015

MEET THE

WITH TASS HASSOUN

Amr AlRefai - serving up a slice of Italy at Solo Pizza, Kuwait.

There is a little piece of Napoli located in a small corner of Sharq, in Kuwait City, where owner and pizzaiolo (pizza maker), Amr AlRefai, introduced the concept of a true and simple Neapolitan pizza experience. Established in 2011, ‘SOLO’ is the first pizzeria in Kuwait to be awarded the Seal of Authenticity by the Association of True Neapolitan Pizza, “Vera Pizza Napoletana (VPN)”, becoming the 353rd member in the world. Let’s learn more about Amr’s passion for pizza, his patience and his determination to succeed.

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How and when did the idea of owning a pizza restaurant start?

I have always known that I have passion for travel and food. It all started in the year 2000 when I visited Rome, Italy for the first time and had my first bite of the real Neapolitan style pizza at ‘Pizza Ciro’.

It was after this meal the idea was born to bring to Kuwait the taste and experience of real Neapolitan pizza in a simple, casual atmosphere. I was hooked and in 2004 built my first wood-fired oven in my backyard, experimenting and attempting pizza making for my family and friends.

Once my oven finally arrived to Kuwait in 2008, I spent another three years perfecting the dough and my pizzailo skills, along with my recipes. In 2011, I opened ‘Solo Pizza Napulitana’, the first genuine Neapolitan Pizzeria in Kuwait, and the first to be awarded the Seal of Authenticity by the Association of True Neapolitan Pizza, “Vera Pizza Napoletana (VPN)”. The VPN Association certified me as a professional Pizzaiolo in 2012, after 12 hard years of perfecting my pizza making skills. However long it took me to bring the real Neapolitan pizza experience here to Kuwait it was well worth the wait, God Bless.

Where did the name of your restaurant “Solo Pizza Napulitana” come from?

‘SOLO’ means single or only. We are the only pizzeria in Kuwait that serves the real Neapolitan pizza.

Tell us about your experience in Napoli?

I tasted the real Pizza in Napoli and I learned how to make pizza in Napoli. I also worked there to understand their culture and learn how to make the real Neapolitan pizza. That’s how I brought a small piece of Napoli here to Kuwait; through the taste of pizza!

What makes “Solo Pizza Napulitana” a unique pizza?

At Solo we only use the freshest and finest ingredients, creating a simple and all natural pizza Napoletana. Our dough is made by hand daily using the purest quality flour. The soft and elastic dough is naturally proofed for about 24 hours creating the light and airy “cornicione” (pizza crust) we crave. Our tomato sauce is made using rare San Marzano tomatoes, which pack a sweet and distinct tomato taste. They are grown only in the rich volcanic soil under the shadow of Mt. Vesuvio around Napoli. These tomatoes are exclusively imported to ‘SOLO’ here in Kuwait. Our fresh, delicate mozzarella is flown in weekly from Campania, Italy. citypageskuwait.com

With its creamy delicate texture and unique taste, this mozzarella adds another layer of flavor to our pizza, along with our freshly grown basil, cut regularly, adding that hint of color and subtle fragrance.

One more important thing that makes SOLO unique is the approval by the VPN (Vera Pizza Napulitana) which is a nonprofit Association, becoming the 353rd pizzeria in the world, based on our quality and authenticity.

Our one of a kind pizza is not like any other “so called pizza” in Kuwait. We don’t compromise on the flavor of our pizza by cutting costs or using cheaper, low quality ingredients. We use only the finest of the freshest ingredients, creating a light and delicately flavored pizza. It’s all about quality and simplicity. Less is more. We want you to taste and enjoy the purity of each ingredient in every pizza.

How hard was it to start a pizza business in Kuwait where there are so many other competitors?

It’s never too easy to start a business, especially in Kuwait. We faced many challenges at the beginning. Choosing a unique location was as hard as finding the right staff. We wanted people to come back to SOLO because of the unique experience, not anything else. When we opened SOLO, it was a few of us running the whole restaurant; me, my brothers and friends. We have dedicated our time and energy to our Pizzeria and we proudly made it. Now we have our own amazing staff who are a big part of our success.

Amr, you are the only Kuwaiti ‘Pizzaiolo’, does that make your pizza any more special?

Yes it does! I went to the birthplace of pizza, Napoli, and visited over thirty pizzerias, documenting with videos and pictures how this work of art was created.

I then trained and worked in Napoli in a few of the top pizzerias there and learned how to make the real Neapolitan pizza. In 2007 I worked in a well-known Pizzeria for a month. In February 2008, I met with maestro pizzaiolo, Giulio Adriani, in front of the most famous pizzeria in Napoli, ‘L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele dal 1870’. I worked at his restaurant ‘Alla Corte dei Borboni’, in Ostia Lido, for two weeks. I again returned to Italy in the summer and was invited to participate with Giulio Adriani in the 2008 ‘Ostia Lido Pizza Fest’ for a month. I also ordered the traditional wood-fired oven built by fourth generation Neapolitans and shipped it all the way from Napoli.

Once my oven finally arrived in Kuwait, I spent another three years perfecting the dough and my pizzailo skills, along with my recipes.

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What are your three most important values as an entrepreneur?

Simplicity, honesty and respect.

Out of curiosity, what is ‘Solo Mobo’?

It’s a mobile wood fired oven designed for private parties and public events to “bring SOLO to you”.

From your menu, what are your favorite pizzas?

‘Classic Margherita’ and ‘Ring of Fayaaa’ – a new pizza made from our homemade chili infused honey.

Solo Pizza Napulitana is one of the best pizzerias in Kuwait. To what do you attribute that success?

God Bless! The support of my parents, family and friends from when SOLO was just an idea.

What is your one important piece of advice for those who are just starting out their business?

Have passion, patience, dedication and never give up.

Tell us more about your work environment?

I call it the “SOLO family”. I believe you need to create a positive and fun working citypageskuwait.com

environment where the staff want to come to work with a smile and are passionate and proud in what they do. This happens when you recognize their efforts and maintain a friendly relationship with them as well as direct and coach them when needed. The better the staff, the better the service, the better the restaurant.

Any last word?

Follow your passion, do what makes you happy and keep it simple. God Bless.

July, 2015

SHERLOCK AND ME

Peregrine Spode

Dentally challenged. Still single.

I can't really claim to be much of a screenwriter, or any kind of writer for that matter, but I’ll have a bash and hope you get the idea. So, possibly some scene setting, subdued yellow lighting, dark, vibrant ‘cello music, that sort of thing. Cue to dreary fogbound street, lit by a single, weak gas lamp. Nobody about. A hansom cab, its horse weary from a long day, clops forlornly in and out of scene, hooves gently clacking on cobbled stone. A shiftylooking man with a cap pulled down over his forehead scuttles, almost runs, head down, glancing left, right and occasionally behind as if pursued by some foul fiend that ‘doth close citypageskuwait.com

behind him tread’. Cut to first floor window.

A tall, languidly elegant man in a beautifully tailored black frock coat parts the curtain with a violin bow, and takes in the entire scene, his eyes unblinking and heavy-lidded. He misses nothing, sees absolutely everything, cocks his head, listens for a moment, one eyebrow raised until the inevitable single pistol shot rings out from unseen assailant and the man in the street falls. And then, an opening line: “You see, Watson, but you do not observe”, the great detective’s famous maxim. Sherlock Holmes, the fictional character created by Arthur Conan Doyle in 1887, still enthralls, fascinates and inspires. Got that last bit from one of the books, in fact, so have to admit that I didn’t actually write it. But look, old Perry

isn’t just a pretty face, if I'm allowed a little laughingly hysterical untruth. I used to quite often imagine myself as the Man himself – how easy it is to baffle those of weaker intellect – my own little Walter Mitty moment. No tricks, sleight of hand or miracles here, just cold, lightning fast logic and a dazzlingly rapid display of neural connectivity and systematic common sense. You see, even I am capable of the odd fifty-dollar sentence. It comes from having been quite a lonely and, let’s be honest, quite friendless child who read a lot. Holmes became my joiner of dots par excellence, my personal Alan Turing of detection. I used to slip easily between being either Holmes or Watson, depending on mood.

Everybody knows this and, since I read it somewhere, I’ll copy it down so you can read it too. “It was really elementary, gentlemen” was the phrase ascribed to Conan Doyle’s mentor and inspiration, the Edinburgh doctor Joseph Bell with diagnostic powers verging on the magical and under whom Conan Doyle had studied. He is described as remarking “I always impressed upon my students the vast importance of little distinctions, the endless significance of trifles”. When I first came across this, I thought it had something to do with those rather jolly things with spongecake, jelly and cream that Grandmother used to make on Sunday afternoons… Oh, never mind.

When at that spotty, unpleasant age of perhaps about eleven, when the nastiness of one’s classmates is most keenly felt, I had a maths master at school who loved his trifles and little distinctions. I suppose he was utterly fed up with having to deal with dimwits who didn’t quite get the notion of a quadratic equation. “… the endless significance of trifles” was his way of saying “you’re a bunch of useless halfwits who can’t count your change for the bus”.

Whether it’s solving a crime or a maths problem, the process of deduction, according to Sherlock, remains the same – “you take all of your observations … you put them in order, starting from the beginning and leaving nothing out - the chain of reasoning and the test of possibilities - and you determine what feasible answer remains”. I suppose he and I diverge a bit on a few of the more salient matters since I don’t really have that ever-ready attention to detail, being, as it were, a bit of a duffer, and I’m afraid I’m really not awfully adaptable as I go all wobbly in a crisis. The idea of Holmes’ constant habitual vigilance is, I regret to say, often a bit more than the old Spode grey cells

could comfortably manage, drifting off, as they rather tended to do into what some poet or other described quite neatly as “endless flights of fancy”. Meaning, I suppose, that the old intellectual balloon slipped its moorings once in a while and floated away into the wide blue yonder. Although, I do have to say that Sherlock and I do have a number of common features. Not facially or dentally or anything, you understand, but, well, er…features. For want of a better word.

Under the bedclothes with my torch, hidden from Mother’s prying eyes, Spode Minor learned a lot about Sherlock’s methods. “You know my methods, Spode” I used to imagine him saying. One thing we did seem to have in common was the fact that when he was working on a problem, he worked alone. “This is quite the three-pipe problem, Spode”, I imagined him saying “and I beg that you will not speak to me for fifty minutes”. Which, coincidentally, was exactly the length of the Lone Ranger episodes on the television, so I had no difficulty leaving him to his own devices, and felt sure that when we returned, he’d have everything sorted. I used to imagine that Sherlock and I made up a proper double act. John Watson was really no match for the Spode/Holmes combo; I used to think of him lagging behind because he’d forgotten his old Service revolver, while S and I were sleuthing for real, the game afoot. It was always so very gratifying when we had to tell Watson afterwards how it was done, which left him open-mouthed with astonishment and our trifling efforts seemed to him to be nothing less than sheer genius.

The television can be such a disappointment, don't you find? Especially American television.

Nothing against our transatlantic cousins of

course, apart from the mangling of language, but they do like to take a good idea and, well, ruin it. Take Sherlock, for example. Whoever could have imagined that an enthusiastic somebody would come up with the idea of an American version? Transplanting SH to New York City is as foreign as marmalade in Madagascar. To make matters worse, they not only called it "Elementary" but they came up with a Joan Watson! Delicious as Lucy Liu undoubtedly is, my breakfast curdled in my stomach as she and Jonny Lee Miller solved their way across New York for three whole series. Had I, like Watson, suffered from an old war wound, a Jezail bullet in the shoulder, to be precise, it would have given me sharp, disapproving cramps every time the theme music was played. OK, OK, call me Mister Old-Fashioned, but Sherlock and Victorian London are as inseparable as the holes and the Emmental.

Finally, just to reassure everyone, old Perry isn't exactly a Mickey No-Mates, much as I may have led you to believe to the contrary. I have hundreds of friends, mostly on Facebook and I've actually met a few, some more than once. I was reminded of a disastrous TV ad campaign for a brand of cigarette called 'Strand', in days when that sort of thing was allowed. The catchphrase was "You're never alone with a Strand." A wet London street and a reflective individual puffing away in the rain meant that people associated smoking the things with being lonely and were put off from buying them. Which is my way of saying that, if you don't go for wet Victorian London, don't be put off reading the Sherlock stories, which, coincidentally enough, were first published in 'The Strand Magazine.' I do love a neat ending, don't you?

July, 2015

MOBILE DEPENDENCY Paul Tunbridge A professional Facilities Manager from England, and with work experience across mainland Europe before arriving in Kuwait in 2007 Paul's interests include architecture and gardening as well as creative writing and the arts in general.

It was just a few short years ago that I was aggressively resisting the pressure to swap my regular mobile phone for one of the new Smart Phones that were taking the market by storm. I had a perfectly adequate mobile telephone for making and receiving calls, and a nice camera for taking pictures, so what more did I need?

But I caved in after a friend showed me his new Samsung and my argument against using (what I perceived as) a ridiculously small and unfriendly keypad fast disappeared. I was impressed by the image quality and the deals offered at the time, so took the plunge and joined (belatedly) the Smart Phone revolution.

Three years on and I have to admit that I now wonder how I ever survived without one, although I still don’t understand or use my phone’s full functionality. In fact, I felt quite lost when on vacation earlier this year and my phone’s motherboard died without warning – no contacts; no photos; no GPS; no life; and no alternative but to buy a new Smart Phone as fast as possible so I could reconnect to the world. It made me realise how much we all rely on the ability to communicate 24/7, and how much life has changed even in my own relatively short lifetime. After all, I grew up before even the ‘housebrick’ mobile phones had been invented. But is it a change for the better, or for the worse? Are we able to use this technology simply as a tool, or has it become an integral part of our being? To what extent are we addicted, or have become dependent?

The benefits of this modern technology cannot be denied: the wealth of knowledge available at our fingertips; the access to instant voice and visual communication with friends and loved ones; the ability to capture and share all those magic moments, and much more besides. But we need to be aware of the pitfalls and dangers too.

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Recent research in the United States has suggested that students cannot successfully multi-task and use mobile phones while they are studying.

Researchers found that students sending and receiving messages while studying scored lower test results and were less effective at tasks such as note taking. The study examined how a generation of ‘voracious texters’ might be affected by so many online distractions. It found that when students did not use mobiles, they were better at being able to recall information.

As I write this, the exam season is pretty much over and I hope that all of you who sat exams will have received the grades you wanted, needed and deserved.

But where results have been disappointing and grades lower than expected, the research by academics at Ohio University, Illinois State University and Nebraska University might add to family arguments about whether teenagers, or even older students, really can learn at the same time as using several online devices.

Competing for attention In the study, Mobile Phones in the Classroom: Examining the Effects of Texting, Twitter, and Message Content on Student Learning, a series of tests were carried out with 145 undergraduates. It wanted to find out how well young people could carry out a task, such as watching a lecture on a video and then taking notes and answering questions, while facing a series of interruptions on their internet-connected mobile phones. Mobiles and portable devices are now such a pervasive part of young people's lives, the researchers wanted to see how much students could really study at the same time as interacting online.

Among US university undergraduates, the study says

it is quite common for students to use mobile phones through classes and in lectures, as well as when they are studying at home. "It is a common occurrence to observe students who are physically present, yet mentally preoccupied by non-course-related material on their mobile devices”.

The study showed students video lectures, while getting them to use mobile phones in different ways - such as asking them questions related to their social life or sending a link to a photo or asking a question related to the lecture. There were also experiments with the impact of different numbers of texts and messages.

Other groups of students watched the same lecture, but without any interruptions.

When the students were tested on their ability to recall information and in multiple-choice questions, there were significantly better results for those who had ‘abstained’ from using mobile devices.

Researchers suggest that one of the biggest challenges instructors face in the 21st Century college classroom is the struggle of retaining student interest and engagement while students remain connected to the outside world through their mobile devices.

There have also been debates in the UK about whether mobiles should be allowed in school.

Just a couple of months ago, a study published by the London School of Economics looked at schools in four English cities and found test scores increased by more than 6% in those which banned phones.

But if Mobile Phone technology presents such a distraction to students in their academic work, I fear that the distraction to drivers on our roads is far worse: much more serious and dangerous. Even during Ramadan, when I had anticipated a greater observance of law and good behaviour, I remained shocked at the number of drivers who seem unable to drive without having a mobile phone in their hands.

Waiting at a junction and observing a steady flow of vehicles turning right and crossing in front of me to access one of the major ring roads, it was horrifying to see around 80% of the drivers negotiating the turn with just one hand on the steering wheel whilst the other was holding a phone to their ear!

Worse still are those drivers who are visibly texting whilst driving. I cannot count the number of times in the last week when I needed to take avoiding action because cars drifted out of lane whilst the drivers were focussed on texting instead of paying full and proper attention to the road and other road users!

As in all things, I suggest that it is not the object that is at fault but peoples’ misuse of it.

We must learn that we need to have control over our Smart Phones and our use of them, and not let the Smart Phones control us, or our lives!

July, 2015

LULWA AL SANE Combining petals and paint to create picture perfect art.

Lulwa Al Sane’s love of doll-making and painting lead her to follow her dream and pursue a career combining the two skills. Her unique and innovative designs are undisputedly eye-catching and she’s keen to challenge herself when it comes to future projects. Her poignant cover design not only demonstrates her ability to transfer her positive energy into her work, it also gives us the opportunity to marvel at her talent.

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Photos directed and styled Abdulla Al-Saab, Shot by Jem, Taken at Hamad Al Saab Studio.

Outfits provided by 4 Concept store, on Abdulla leather shirt and cutout pants by Boris Bidjan Saberi, on Hamad Coat, tank, top and pants by Ann Demeulemeester on Kinda top by Forme, Hair and make-up by Layla Harmony

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doing what you love comes naturally and more easily than one anticipates. My two daughters, ironically, were the key to helping me understand the simplicity of life; I return to my childhood roots when I see them scribble and doodle all over. Also, customer remarks towards my designs give me a boost to challenge myself with what to do next. It wasn't until I started doing exhibitions that I noticed what people said about my work - that it is unique and has a positive energy.

Tell us about yourself.

At a young age, I became fascinated with the art of doll-making and painting. I built my world around both and escaped into my own subjective bubble. Despite developing my skills and being grateful to those who encouraged me, I still felt a void in not being able to bridge the gap between my creative outlet and the expected society norm of having a fixed job.

Tell us about your education.

I graduated from Arizona State University with a Political Science degree and a minor in International Studies - a completely different field from what I am doing currently.

What sparked your interest in flowers?

When I started Bespoke in January 2014 it was all about flower arrangement and how it could be personalised to cater to each individual taste. It was few months later that I started doing floral arts.

How did your floral-inspired sketches start?

Because of my love for doll-making and drawing, I started combining naturally dried flowers with painted figures. The first portrait I did was for my friend, who is an artist, and from there I started posting my floral art work on Instagram (everything was recycled once I posted the image). Then people kept asking about the floral art and if I could make something for them to keep. So I started to use dried flowers and framed them so they were preserved properly.

What materials do you use and how did you come to use them?

The materials used are real flowers which I dry to maintain the natural textures and hues of the plant. I also use acrylic paint and sometimes water colours. If a customer requests it, I use artificial flowers for some of the floral arts.

What are your favorite flowers to work with?

If you had asked ‘What is your favourite flower?’ I would have said peonies, because they are delicate and I love how the petals open up.

But for my floral art I would say roses and statice because the flowers dry exquisitely, retaining their color and beauty.

Some people would label your work as decorative art or handicraft art, but how would you personally label or describe your work?

It is actually both decorative and hand crafted art, but I would like to label it ‘floral art’. It has the beauty of maintaining the natural shapes of the flowers and petals combined with minimal figurines.

What inspires and motivates you?

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What does your creative process look like?

It is the minimalism of combining flowers with sketched figures of women and girls in floral designs, using acrylic paint and maintaining the natural flower shapes. At first, for a simple Instagram post I would use fresh flowers because they have a different texture and color to give a different feel to the portrait. These freshly made portraits are then recycled and I would dry the flowers. The pictures of these floral arts are later printed on different items from my designs.

It was later that I started to do floral arts from dried flowers and I would frame them to maintain their delicate status.

How long does it take to create one piece of art?

I usually request one weeks’ notice, because this gives me more time to dry specific flowers. But it really depends; sometimes I stock readymade floral art that customers can choose from.

What are the strengths and challenges of your personal studio space?

To be honest, my work space is my home. I am still looking for the right place to rent.

Will you turn your flower designs into real clothes?

Yes, I actually have done that, for ladies and small girls. I received good feedback and will be prepared for future exhibitions. Also, I am not limiting myself to any household accessories; I have made cushions, mugs, cards, make-up bags, napkins and trays.

What’s your motto in life?

"Love what you do and do what you love" - Ray Bradbury How can people find you? (i.e. social media, website etc) People can find me through Instagram @Bespoke_kw which shows more contact details.

What is your message for us at CityPages?

If there was one thing to learn from my experience it would be this: Never give up on your goals or passionate hobbies even when you think they are unsustainable or unnecessary. Ultimately, they could be your salvation and lead you to the successful and comfortable life you were seeking all along.

July, 2015

COME TOGETHER

Nadia AlHassan Nadia Al-Hassan is a student in Ireland, studying Journalism.

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

Dear World, Humanity is lost and we all need to find it and put it back into this world.

It doesn’t matter what religion you believe in, what country you come from or what race you are - we are all equal and we should all have respect and love for each other.

We should want the best for each other - we would all work well if we all came together as one.

At the end of the day, you are a human being, I am a human being and your neighbours are human beings - we mustn’t forget to care for each other.

Have a heart, a loving heart that welcomes people from all walks of life with open arms.

Kindness is a beautiful act - it really does make the world a better place to live in.

My heart aches to think how divided the world is - but this world doesn’t have to be divided- it is up to us to make that change.

When we pass each other on the streets we should exchange a smile - we should protect each other.

At the moment, the world might not be as connected and together as we would hope but that doesn’t mean it will stay like that forever.

Today, I ask you to love each other.

There is more good in this world than evil - so let’s stand together and show all the good that there is.

When the world stands together as one - peace and humanity will be brought back.

It is up to us to make sure this world is a beautiful place to be in and that no matter what; we all watch out for each other.

How wonderful would it be if we all treated each other with the greatest of love? We all dream of a world like that and that dream can come true - nothing is impossible.

Treat your brothers and sisters of this world the way you would want to be treated and most importantly don’t forget to be compassionate.

Everybody is fighting their own battles and struggles behind closed doors but we can put our hand out and let them know that they are never alone.

Let’s come together and spread peace.

We are all family.

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The Text Woven into the fabric of Kuwait

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tile Souq

July, 2015

I’ve never been particularly good with a needle.

When I was younger, my grandmother spent many hours trying to teach me to knit, sew and crochet but I never quite mastered the art. I put it down to lack of patience rather than lack of talent but either way, my ability to make anything from fabric or wool is practically non-existent. I managed to knit a couple of blanket squares at school and I can just about sew a button on, but for anything more adventurous, my knowledge and ability are sadly lacking; and nowadays, I probably wouldn’t know one end of a knitting needle from the other.

Up until now, I can’t say I’ve regretted not learning this particular trade. However, one visit to the textile souq left me feeling incredibly frustrated at my lack of stitch prowess; and a tad sorry I didn’t pay more attention to my grandmother. Given my time again, I would observe properly and listen intently as she donned her thimble ready to tuck, tack or rick rack. She made countless dresses for me when I was growing up and despite complaining when I was made to wear an identical dress to my sister, I have to admit, she did a really great job. So too do many of my friends here in Kuwait. I’m often shocked (and very impressed) when they tell me they’ve made things themselves. My feelings of inadequacy increase at the sight of each handmade creation. And they’re not just simple things like scarves; they make kaftans with tassels, tops with lace, even handbags - all inspired by the fabric souq.

It’s difficult to know where to start. The long-standing, labyrinth of pathways is an invitation to explore and each vendor is eager to entice you in and tempt you with their beautiful displays of colour. It’s impossible to leave empty handed. Whether you’re looking for a radiant red, brilliant blue or shimmering silver, you’re guaranteed to find it – and much more besides. It’s a magical maze of material that stimulates your imagination and conjures up an entire imaginary wardrobe. Even the smell is intoxicating; the scent woven into the fabrics tells tales of faraway places, exotic journeys and mysterious secrets. It’s no wonder I’m unable to resist.

During my last visit, I had the pleasure of meeting a delightful, old gentleman named Mehri. Mehri is one of the many porters at the souq, there to assist those of us needing a little help to carry our purchases. He has worked at the souq for 22 years and his charming, courteous manner is typical of the welcome you can expect throughout the souq.

My grandmother would’ve loved it, although I’m sure she would have been surprised by the male dominance of what was, in her day, a distinctly female profession. She made regular trips to the ‘rag-market’ in the UK and would spend hours searching for fabrics, lace, cottons and buttons to make dresses and skirts. I’m filled with nostalgia when I wander around the souq, admiring the thousands of rolls of fabric and bartering with the vendors. Because despite not being able to sew, I always give in to temptation. There are silks in every colour of the rainbow; cottons plain and patterned; and linen, perfect for that cool summer suit. There are so many beautiful shades and designs it’s difficult to decide which to choose. I could (and I have) spent a fortune on fabric, even though I can barely thread a needle!

The last thing I’m thinking when I run my fingers along the cool, silky fabric is what I’m actually going to do with it. Luckily, there are professionals at the souq who can help me out of this particular quandary.

I’m now on first name terms with one such professional who has not only made scarves and shirts from the fabric I’ve bought, he’s also turned up trousers, mended holes and personalized aprons with clever lettered stitching. He also transformed a long-sleeved shirt into a short-sleeved shirt – a job deemed necessary following a particularly heated altercation with my iron! Small jobs take no longer than thirty minutes – another citypageskuwait.com

excuse to browse the stalls - and all are unbelievably cheap.

So even if, like me, you don’t know a sewing machine from a sandwich toaster, you can still enjoy a visit to the souq, marvel at the beautiful display of fabrics and end up with a unique item of clothing you’ll want to wear again and again. We can’t all afford designer clothes but sourcing your own fabric and owning a made-to-measure garment is just as satisfying - and significantly cheaper. One popular vendor sells his entire stock of fabric at 1KWD per square meter and if it’s accessories you’re after look no further; there is a huge selection of beads, tassels, lace, jewellery and other decorative delights. In fact, everything you could possibly need to individualize your outfit.

But it doesn’t stop at clothes. How about some new curtains to liven up your lounge? Maybe some cushions to add colour to your couch? Or a jazzy tablecloth to decorate your dining table? Experts are on hand to advise on the best material for your particular requirements as well as the quantity you’re likely to need. You can even buy genuine Swarovski crystals at the ‘Crystal House’. The possibilities are endless and with some outlets also offering readymade goods, there really is something for everyone – even those of us with a fear of needles!

‘Prince Tailors’ opened its doors in the fabric souq over 35 years ago. The shop is owned by Mohd Mukhtar and attracts a wide variety of customers including those from the UK, USA, Italy, Germany and Canada. It has an excellent reputation with both ex-pat and local communities. Zulfqar Babar, Mohd’s brother, has worked there since 1997. The skilled Pakistani tailor learned his trade in Kuwait and enjoys his job at the souq. “It is always busy and I enjoy talking to the customers” he says. Zulfqar gets great satisfaction from creating garments from start to finish.

“Wool is my favourite” he says “I like making men’s suits the best”. This is apparently the most popular request from people seeking the tailor’s services. He told me it takes just eight hours to make a suit, from measuring, cutting, stitching and then fitting. Customers can choose their fabric in the morning and return for their made-to-measure suit in the evening. Now that’s what I call service!

(Murgab, Souk Al-Safat, Shop 3241. Tel 22432424) Shoaib Al-Ahmed’s father, originally from Iran, founded ‘AlJamal’ in 1970. It is one of oldest shops in the souq and is extremely popular with locals and ex-pats alike. Shoaib travels regularly to Como, Italy to buy fabrics. He sources everything from simple cotton and polyester to heavy, textured jacard, beautifully soft ‘Celine’ satin and the finest silks. “Jacard is very popular at the moment” he says.

Shoaib works alongside Bomorad, another long-standing member of the Al-Jamal team. Together, they attract a large number of regular, loyal customers to their shop, not just from Kuwait but also from Dubai, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. People trust their advice and appreciate their knowledge and expertise.

“People who come here are not just customers, they are my friends” Shoaib told me. With a successful wholesale account as well as individual sales, he hopes the business will continue to thrive. “It is a very good business. I meet lots of people and get to travel often. Life is good”.

Whilst the souq is very much a tradition which reflects Kuwait’s heritage and culture, Al-Jamal recognises the need to keep up with the times. Check out their Instagram account: ALJAMALTEXTILE. Better still, why not pay them a visit?

(Commercial Area 9, Block 2, shop 99. Tel 22421534) July, 2015

PLANET ELEVATION

ENGAGING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE WITHOUT COMPROMISING ON TASTE Elevation Burger is changing the face of burger restaurants. Keen to shake the age-old perception that burgers are bad for us, they travelled the world (literally!) to prove that organic, free-range burgers are the best. Not only that, they are actively encouraging the people of Kuwait to get involved and get healthy! With their new restaurant in Qortuba opening in August, there’s plenty for them to be excited about and in the interest of community spirit, they want YOU to share their excitement.

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The team behind the popular ‘Elevation Burger’ is exceptionally proud of its freerange, organic burgers. But this pride doesn’t just start and end with your deliciously, tasty burger; it begins with the raw materials and continues right through to their environmentally friendly restaurants.

More and more of us are asking questions about the quality and source of our food. We want to know where the meat for our burgers came from, where the potatoes for our fries were grown and what oil is used to cook them in. This interest doesn’t just stem from our own health concerns; it has grown from the desire to protect and preserve our environment and to improve our quality of life.

Elevation Burger took these concerns very seriously.

So seriously in fact, they flew a team from Kuwait to Australia to visit the Aussie teams responsible for supplying their grass-fed, free-range, Halal beef.

They witnessed firsthand the free-range cows grazing happily in their natural habitat and wandering freely across the wide, open landscape.

Unlike cattle raised in factory farms, these free-range cows are not exposed to Mad Cow or E.coli disease and

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they produce far less CO2, which is good news for the environment - as well as the farmers!

Determined to witness the entire process, the team also visited the abattoir to satisfy themselves that the highest quality hygiene standards were being observed and to confirm the Halal authentication process.

After spending time with both the facility manager and Muslim butcher they left the abattoir, safe in the knowledge that their organic burgers were exactly that.

The team promoted their #LivingFreeRange experience upon their return from ‘Down Under’, keen to share their pride in their totally organic burgers as well as their organic potatoes (grown right here in Kuwait) and their heart-healthy olive oil. The result of these organic ingredients is of course, a tastier and healthier burger.

But the team’s work was not yet done! With the opening of their new restaurant in Qortuba fast approaching, there was no time to waste. Having already demonstrated their passion for ‘getting involved’ the Elevation Burger team rolled up their sleeves and tackled their next project. While excited about the location at the co-operative mall, they realized that the building’s look and feel didn’t reflect their modern,

vibrant spirit. They believed the people of Qortuba deserved to enjoy Elevation’s delicious, organic, grass-fed beef in beautiful surroundings so they offered to revamp the entire façade at their own cost. The Cooperative’s board accepted their proposal and were extremely supportive throughout the entire process.

Keen to involve local talent, the team worked with architect Khaled Al Qamlas from Tasmeem International Est. to design and implement the building’s new façade.

Together with the Co-operative’s board, it was agreed that any changes required by other tenants in the building should be approved by architect Al Qamlas to ensure the original, intended spirit remains uncompromised.

It attracted plenty of interest from the locals who recognised the team’s desire to give something back to the community and who were quick to engage with the project. The premises were given a complete face-lift and the eye-catching façade is sure to turn heads. Made predominantly from natural materials, it reinforces their eco-friendly beliefs and they hope to encourage others to become involved in community related activities. Community spirit is very much at the forefront of Elevation’s ethos and the new

restaurant will be a great place for people to meet and to embrace the community spirit.

The team is always happy to answer questions about their products or their stores, but they also believe in going out and showing people what Elevation Burger is all about. The visit to Australia demonstrated this belief and the theme will continue with the sense of community at their Qortuba store. In addition to the official launch next month, there will be a schedule of activities to involve customers, local people and their families and friends.

Keep an eye on their social media channels for details.

The trip to the cattle ranch highlighted the benefits of living free-range. How the cattle spend their days and what they eat, results in happy and healthy cows; and surely, what’s good for the cattle is also good for us! At Elevation Burger, they respect the views of dieticians and support the theory that our enjoyment of red meat should be limited to three times per week. They also encourage an active lifestyle and understand the importance of physical challenges. They know a healthy lifestyle is all about balance; and helping us to understanding what we eat, is the best place to start.

July, 2015

RESORTS A resort is a place used for relaxation, vacation or as getaway time.

A resort can be anything from a single hotel building to an entire island. The most desirable thing about resorts is that guests are freed from most daily responsibilities, which will be taken care of by the resort staff. Several activities are normally offered at resorts including massages, meals, cosmetic treatments, cooking classes, sporting activities like kayaking, diving and live entertainment.

There are many types of resort; some target a certain audience such as families or single adults whilst others aim to have broader appeal. Depending on the philosophy of the resort, the staff may strive to meet every need the guests have, allowing them to relax quietly. Alternatively, some resorts might provide vigorous guided physical activities such as mountain climbing or hiking.

Different resorts often provide very different experiences. Some operate like a luxury hotel and offer their clients complete relaxation. Other resorts function like small cities, even providing long-term housing for those who want an extended stay. Larger locations can sometimes have shopping malls with a selection of restaurants and shops.

Following extensive research I can divulge the best resorts in Asia, Europe, Middle East and The Caribbean.

Udaipur, the city of lakes, was carved into the desert landscape by Mewari royals in the 16th century and still sparkles in the sun today. The hotel’s intricate layout of interconnecting domes and corridors reflects the layout of Udaipur itself - its seven lakes being linked by canals. These domes and walkways are flooded with sunlight, caressed by balmy breezes and offer magnificent views of the lake and gardens.

Best Resort in Caribbean, Jade Mountain, St. Lucia.

This feted resort is located near the west coast town of Soufrière. Each of the 29 suites feature an infinity pool or Jacuzzi, soaring ceilings and a breezy openness courtesy of the missing wall, offering uninterrupted views of St. Lucia’s biggest claim to fame—the twin volcanic peaks of the Pitons - rising with surreal splendor from an azure sea. The resort’s organic design (raw stone, rich wood and swooping, curvy rooflines) feels in perfect harmony with the glorious surroundings and its position at the island’s very highest point and truly sets it above the pack.

Best Resort in Europe (2014) - Castello Di Casole—A Timbers Resort, Casole d’Elsa, Italy.

A cypress-lined road leads to this rolling 4,200-acre Tuscan estate with a castle that dates back to the 10th century. Now owned by Timber Resorts, it was formerly the home of film director Luchino Visconti and was an entertainment center for countless Hollywood luminaries.

Best Resort in Middle East – One & Only The Palm, Dubai.

One & Only The Palm, a Dubai luxury hotel, is located on the peninsula of one of the world’s most spectacular landscapes offering an exclusive and secluded enclave of impeccable style. Amidst lush manicured gardens, fountains and pools along the sparkling shore, guests can enjoy the true beauty of the resort.

One of the Best Resorts in Asia (2014) - The Oberoi Udaivilas, India.

Aigerim Rahmet Born in Kazakhstan, lived in Prague, Czech Republic for more than 10 years, graduated with a HND in Business and BA(hons) in International Management from Teesside University, Aigerim Rahmet is an Assistant Spa Manager at Six Senses Spa. She earned an MBA in Hospitality Management from one of the top hospitality schools-Les Roches International school of Hotel Management and an MAS degree from Les Roches Gruyère University of Applied Sciences in Switzerland.

Follow Aigerim on Instagram at: @a_rahmet & @divineq8

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The latest refreshing trend from London.

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COLOR CONTACT LENS CRAZE Six months of the year have gone by and perhaps you are in that ‘fashion slump’, looking to change your look or to be trendier without being too drastic.

Colored contact lenses may be your answer! They give you the freedom to change your eye color at your own will, creating a look from subtle and simple to dramatic and daring.

Natalie Rose Choonoo Natalie is an optometrist and contact lens specialist at International Optique. She has a Bachelor of Optometry from the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal South Africa. For more information contact International Optique.

Tel: 25714007 – 97234753, www. intoptic.com – info@intoptic.com, Instagram: @intoptique

Contact lenses in general always seem to achieve ‘bad press’ but if worn correctly and prescribed by your eye care practitioner they can be your best secret weapon in the beauty department. Here are some of the color enhancing contact lenses available at our International Optique branches:

Freshlook ColorBlends & Freshlook Colors - This is a popular contact lens on the local

and international market. The Freshlook ColorBlends variety uses a 3 in 1 blending technology to obtain that natural look. The Freshlook Colors offers a single color appearance. These lenses are available as a monthly wear contact lens or as a daily disposable contact lens. The Freshlook brand of contact lenses is endorsed by make-up artist Joelle to complement her already stylish looks.

Airoptix Colors - This is the newest colored contact lens to launch from the Freshlook family.

It provides the benefits of a comfortable silicon hydrogel material base which is highly recommended for corneal oxygen, health and integrity. With this contact lens you maintain beauty without compromising comfort or corneal health.

Bella - Bella was created locally here in Kuwait. It has grown to be a color contact lens market leader in Kuwait over the past two years. It has the widest selection of available colors. The Bella Diamonds collection is worn by Kim Kardashian, maintaining a naturally blended look. Bella Snow White is another choice which has a more dominant look overall.

Popular colors include captivating names such as contour platinum, allure blonde and pacific blue.

Desio - We are one of the exclusive suppliers in

Kuwait of this Italian brand. Desio gives you that color edge you are looking for but at the same time maintaining your innate look. Our trendy color selections include sumptuous colors such as caramel

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brown, creamy beige and smoky grey. Desio has the widest prescription range, with toric contact lenses available as well; so there is little compromise between high prescriptions and color contact lenses.

Acuvue Define & Vivid - These lenses enlarge the appearance of the eye while combining the already well known comfort of a daily Acuvue contact lens.

Trikolor - Inspired by nature in terms of colors, like the cooling blue of the ocean or the lushness of the green forest. Singer and actress Haifa Wehbe is a firm Trikolor supporter.

Here are a few important points to note for ANY contact lens wearer: lNever share contact lenses. Don't let anyone try on your contact lenses whether opened or unopened. lYour contact lenses must be cleaned, stored and disinfected adequately with an approved cleaning care system to avoid contamination. lAlways replace your contact lense according to its wearing schedule. This will be advised by your eye care practitioner. lIf you are a contact lens wearer for prescription purposes, it is important to have a pair of spectacles with your updated prescription at your disposal. lWearing time is an important factor with contact lens use. The eye was created for a natural oxygen supply. Generally, try not to exceed 10 hours wearing time. If you know there is a late night, take out your lenses for a few hours prior to going out and re-insert them later on. This rests the eyes, providing that much needed oxygen. lDiscontinue use of your contact lenses if you develop any form of itchy, red and sore eyes. This could be the initial signs of an infection and needs to be investigated by an ophthalmologist.

Remember if you want to satisfy your ‘colored contact lens craze’ please visit us at any of our International Optique branches for a personal color consultation.

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TEENAGE PIMPLES

CAUSES AND TREATMENTS Dr. Nazia Nausheen Dr. Nazia Nausheen is a certified medical doctor. She also holds a Masters Degree in Business, Specializing in Sales and Marketing.

Readers should look forward to her regular articles on women health and other general health related issues.

Pimple/Acne is experienced by the majority of teenagers. It is estimated that 85% of teens will have acne at some point during their adolescent years.

Despite the large numbers of teens with similar acne conditions, it still affects their social life and self esteem. In severe cases, it can leave the individual with physical and emotional scars that can last a lifetime. So what is acne and what can you do about it?

What is acne and what causes it?

Acne is a condition of the skin that shows up as different types of bumps. These bumps can be blackheads, whiteheads, pimples or cysts. Teens get acne because of the hormonal changes that come with puberty. If your parents had acne as teens, it's more likely that you will too. The good news is that for most people, acne goes away almost completely by the time they are out of their teens.

The type of acne that a lot of teens get is called Acne Vulgaris (the meaning of "vulgaris" isn't as bad as it sounds - it means "of the common type"). It usually shows up on the face, neck, shoulders, upper back and chest.

The hair follicles, or pores, in your skin contain sebaceous glands (also called oil glands). These glands make sebum, which is oil that lubricates your hair and skin. Most of the time, the sebaceous glands make the right amount of sebum. As a teen’s body begins to mature and develop though, hormones stimulate the sebaceous glands to make more sebum and the glands may become overactive. Pores become clogged if there is too much sebum and too many dead skin cells. Bacteria can then get trapped inside the pores and multiply, causing swelling and redness - the start of acne.

If a pore gets clogged up and closes but bulges out from the skin, you're left with a whitehead. If a pore gets citypageskuwait.com

clogged up but stays open, the top surface can darken and you're left with a blackhead. Sometimes the wall of the pore opens, allowing sebum, bacteria and dead skin cells to make their way under the skin - and you're left with a small, red bump called a pimple (sometimes pimples have a pus-filled top from the body's reaction to the bacterial infection).

Clogged pores that open up very deep in the skin can cause nodules, which are infected lumps or cysts that are bigger than pimples and can be painful.

Occasionally, large cysts that seem like acne may be boils caused by a staph infection.

What Can Be Done?

Many cases of teen acne can be successfully controlled with over-the-counter treatments. If scarring has already occurred then laser treatments are extremely beneficial at minimizing the depth and severity of the scarring.

More than 40% of teen acne is serious enough to require treatment by a doctor. If after several weeks of home treatment there is no improvement, a doctor should be consulted. This is especially true for boys.

Young men are much less likely to see a doctor about their acne, even though they tend to have longer lasting and more severe acne than girls. This may be due to the fact that young women feel more comfortable expressing their feelings regarding their skin and are more comfortable asking for help. Parents need to be aware that their young man may be extremely distressed about his skin, but could be unwilling or unable to voice his discomfort.

It can be so hard to be patient while waiting for the skin to heal, so all teens need to be reminded that treatment takes time. Nearly every case of acne can be successfully controlled, given time and the right treatments.

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

Last month, I wrote an article discussing the case of hypothyroidism, in which the thyroid is not producing enough of the hormones the body needs to function.

This month, we are discussing the other side of the spectrum in which the thyroid is producing too much.

The thyroid is a gland located just below the Adam’s Apple. This gland influences many of the bodily functions such as physical growth and development, organ function, fertility, body temperature and most commonly, metabolism. How does that work exactly?

Well the thyroid works together with the pituitary gland and when your thyroid isn’t producing enough hormones, your brain produces another hormone that tells the thyroid to produce more. In the case of hyperthyroidism, the body is producing too many hormones that manifest in symptoms.

These symptoms of hyperthyroidism manifest themselves as muscle spasms, acne, eye twitch, hair loss, headaches, mood swings, fluctuating temperatures, nausea, fatigue and even rapid heart beat. These can also be symptoms of other conditions so it is safest to have your blood tested to make sure what you are experiencing are symptoms of a thyroid problem and not anything else. Now we have broken down what this condition is, let us look at a holistic citypageskuwait.com

way to approach it.

Diet. If you have been reading my articles you will notice that I mention diet a lot. That is because research shows that diet plays an important role in your body’s function. Hyperthyroidism requires a diet plan that is high in protein and iron and contains a lot of antioxidant foods such as blueberries, cherries, tomatoes, squash and red peppers.

Reduce the stress levels in your life. Stress is the root of all evil when it comes to your body’s coping mechanism; the lower the stress levels in your life, the better you are able to take control of your symptoms.

Reducing stress doesn’t mean going to the gym after a long day at work and taking it out on the punching bag, but more in terms of doing some restorative yoga, perhaps reading a book or listening to some relaxing music. Avoid all forms of caffeine and stimulants that could increase your heart rate and create that nervous feeling.

Dealing with a thyroid issue is difficult at times, but once you get into a routine it is much easier to manage.

Just keep in mind that this is not a cure, but a way to deal with the condition and prevent it from getting any worse. Consult your doctor should you have any concerns or are experiencing any of these symptoms.

July, 2015

PAIN

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What type of problems can be addressed by pain management?

Problems commonly treated with pain management include low back pain, cancer pain, shingles, dystrophy, nerve problems, neck pain and arthritis. The following is the complete list of conditions treated:•Back and neck pain •Failed back surgery syndrome •Spinal Stenosis •“Shingles” (acute and post herpetic neuralgia) •Peripheral neuropathies •Myofascial pain syndrome •Phantom limb pain •Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (complex regional pain syndrome-Type 1) •Causalgia (complex regional pain syndromeType 2) •Facial pain (trigeminal neuralgia) •Post thoractomy pain •Rib fractures •Limb pain for in-operable vascular insufficiency •Occipital neuralgia •Cancer pain •Pain associated with osteoporosis and vertebral fractures •Patients already receiving long-term narcotic or other medication management •Headaches - noncervic genic (e.g. migraines, tension) •Pelvic pain •Fibromyalgia •Patients with significant untreated or poorly treated psychological problems, such as depression, anxiety disorder, malingering or personality disorder •Patients requiring detoxification or patients with or suspected of drug abuse citypageskuwait.com

What are some treatments of pain?

There are many varied treatments available for pain, thanks to the advancement of modern medicine. Since the degree of pain varies among patients, your treatment plan will be tailored to your needs. Treatment may include one approach or a combination of medications, therapies and procedures.

These include:

Medications

Pain Killers Narcotic painkillers are often used to treat acute pain or cancer pain.

Anti Inflammatory drugs Aspirin- like drugs are the most commonly used medications.

They not only reduce swelling and irritation, but also relieve pain.

Anti-Depressants Originally only used to treat depression, studies show that these medications can treat pain in certain situations, as well as having the added benefit of helping patients sleep at night.

Anti-seizure medications These may help relieve certain types of pain by reducing abnormal electrical discharges in damaged nerves.

Treatments

Injection Treatment Local anaesthetics and steroids can be injected around nerves or into joints. These may act to reduce swelling, irritation, muscle spasms or abnormal nerve transmissions that cause pain.

Electrical Stimulation Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is the most common form of electrical stimulation. TENS consists of a small, battery-operated device that stimulates nerve fibers through the skin to diminish pain.

Physical Therapy Exercise, whirlpool, ultrasound, massage and manipulation are some of the treatments performed by physical therapy.

Relaxation Training in various forms of

relaxation therapy are often used to relieve pain, reduce muscle spasms and diminish stress.

Surgery When necessary, surgical treatments may be recommended.

Injection Treatments Epidural Steroid Injections Certain steroid drugs (drugs related to cortisone) possess strong anti-inflammatory properties. When injected around the inflamed nerve, disc, joint or ligament, these drugs stop inflammation and relieve pain. To place this medicine as close as possible to the site of the inflammation, it is injected into the region of the spine called epidural space.

Therapeutic Peripheral Nerve Injections Injections given near a specific nerve or group of nerves to relieve pain.

Intercostals’ Nerve Block An Injection in the area between two ribs. An Intercostals’ nerve block is performed for pain due to herpes zoster (commonly known as shingles), an acute viral infection that causes inflammation of the nerves that spread outward from the spine. It may also be performed for pain caused from surgical incision or to help determine the cause of your pain (diagnostic pain block).

Lumbar Sympathetic Ganglion Injections These are used for complex regional pain syndrome in the legs.

Spinal Facet Joint Injections Performed if your doctor suspects that your neck or lower back pain may be caused in part by the small facet joints of the spine. Facet joints are located on the side of your spine, away from the spinal cord. Facet joints injections are performed for both therapeutic and diagnostic purposes and can be performed on the cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacral regions of the spine.

Celiac Plexus Injections Performed for the treatment of upper abdominal pain, most often due to cancer or chronic pancreatitis.

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WHAT MOMS-TO-BE SHOULD PACK FOR A

HOSPITAL Shahad Al-Fadhel MA in Applied Linguistics.

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Pregnancy is great news for every couple.

Finding out there’s a baby on the way can be very exciting but overwhelming at the same time. Expecting mothers are advised to eat healthy, take rest, exercise and start preparing for the big day. This article discusses useful tips and important items to include in your hospital bags.

It is very helpful to start preparing the hospital bag ahead of time and have the bag ready by week 35 so that expecting mothers are relaxed and ready to head to hospital whenever labor kicks in. Make sure you have two separate bags, one for you and one for the baby. Some women take two bags for themselves, one during labor and another for after giving birth. It is better to have a small bag with extra change, a towel and some hygiene products for your husband to bring.

Try to avoid over packing by asking the hospital what they provide for you and the baby so you can check these items off your list. You can also ask mothers you know about their personal experience in packing their hospital bags.

Items to include in mom’s hospital bag:

lSome necessary paper work, such as insurance card, ID card and birth plan (if you have one, make sure citypageskuwait.com

to discuss it with your health care provider ahead of time). Make sure you have them in a folder that can be easily found in your bag. It is advised to visit the hospital a week or two before giving birth to open a file and provide all necessary documents, such as copies of IDs and passports as well as a copy of the marriage license (please check with the hospital). lIf you are on any special medication, please don’t forget to pack it and inform your healthcare provider and hospital staff so that they should remind you to take it. lMother’s clothing, such as breastfeeding-friendly nightgowns/PJs and clothes, a comfortable robe or sweater, socks to keep you warm while in the labor/ delivery room and comfortable clothes to wear when going home. Many hospitals provide slippers when mothers walk around the hall during labor. If not, you can have your own pair with you (maybe one for the room and another for the bathroom). You can also bring your own undergarments, such as two or three maternity/breastfeeding bras (not under-wired) and underwear (though many hospitals provide disposable ones). lToiletries and personal items: toothbrush and paste, mouthwash, hair brush, dry hair shampoo, deodorant, hair band, face wash and moisturizer, baby wipes to freshen up, antibacterial wipes, make-up and glasses or contact lenses with solution if you wear them. A

lip balm is very useful during labor to avoid dry or chapped lips. It is preferred to have all items in travel size to avoid unnecessary weight. lHealthy snacks such as walnuts, almonds, dates, raisins and bananas (please check with your OBGYN about what snacks to eat). Remember to hydrate and bring water, infused or regular. It is also useful to bring lots of change (coins) for the vending machines. lYou can bring your own comfort items such as a warm water bottle, your own TENS machine, massage oil and fit/birthing ball (check with your hospital). lDevices, such as camera (with charger, extra memory card or battery) and cell-phone (with charger). You should also have a pen and a paper. lA written phone list (as a back up to the one on your phone) with numbers of your healthcare provider, as well as your family and friends to share the good news. lBreastfeeding necessities, such as breast pads, nursing bras, nursing cover, nursing pillow, and if needed; nipple cream, breast compresses, a small towel to wipe the breasts, a nipple shield to help with latching and a breast pump (although most hospitals can provide the latter, but it is a good idea to get used to your own pump). lA special gift for your support team, most importantly your husband and maybe also a gift for your older child if he/she will be a big sister or brother! lThank you cards or gifts for the nurse and staff are a nice personal touch.

There are other optional items to pack, that will help set the mood in the labor room such as candles (again check with the hospital) soft music, picture frames of loved ones, comfy pillow (with a different colored pillow case to avoid confusion with hospital pillows).

Other items that we found moms also pack, are a towel, hairdryer, an eye patch and ear plugs (hospitals can be very bright and loud, especially in a labor ward); and to keep your mind busy or at ease maybe a book or magazine.

and a sweatshirt –since labor rooms are usually cold). lToiletries; toothbrush and paste, mouthwash, deodorant and shaving kit. lFlip flops. lSome healthy snacks (power bar, fruits, yogurt and mixed nuts). lYour cell phone and a separate set of chargers. lA written phone list (as a back up to the one on your phone) with numbers of your healthcare provider and maybe the florist, as well as your family and friends to share the good news. lA list of the nearby restaurants, or delivery (you can also check with the hospital, as most provide a package for the companion). lA special gift/ treat for your wife and new bundle of joy!

Planning your hospital bag can be done easily if planned early. Being organized can save you a lot of time, effort and stress. What you don’t want is a last minute item that you forgot to purchase. Try to enjoy every second of it! Your baby will be home soon and your journey to parenthood is about to start.

For your new bundle of joy, it is preferred by many moms to keep each outfit in a zipper lock bag (a onesie, an outfit, a hat, a pair of gloves, a swaddle and a burping towel) so that anyone can easily find it in the bag. Many hospitals provide baby outfits, diapers, wipes and diaper rash creams. Checking with the hospital before labor can help you avoid over packing.

Generally speaking, the following items should be in your baby’s hospital bag:

Items to include in baby’s hospital bag:

lBaby’s outfits, each in its own zipper lock bag and clearly labeled (with day or night outfit). Make sure you include a coming home outfit, especially if it’s around winter time to keep your little one warm. It is useful to have an extra hat or a pair of gloves. lA blanket, two or three baby swaddles and muslin squares for baby spit-ups. lNatural or organic baby care wash, cream or massage oil (most hospitals will take care of baby hygiene, but if you have a preference to which product they use you can include it). lNail clipper (to avoid baby scratching his/her face) lAnd most importantly, a car seat for the ride back home (find out from the shop how to properly install it in advance).

Let’s not forget the dads; whether you plan to room in with your new family or be there for the big day, here are some items for you: lDon’t forget to pack any needed medication for you and your wife. lChange of clothes (mainly a T-shirt, socks, underwear

July, 2015

COUPLES 2015

Mohammed Zainal and Zahra Taqi Mohammed Zainal and Zahra Taqi are deserved of their Power Couple status.

Having both carved out successful careers in their respective fields, they have since added a general trading company to their list of achievements.

Despite their hectic schedules, Mohammed and Zahra still found time to tell us about their challenges, aspirations and the ability to surprise each other with the perfect gift!

Please tell us about your academic backgrounds.

M:I went to Southern University in Louisiana where I graduated with a science degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Z:After finishing high school in Kuwait, I moved to Boston to pursue a science degree in Speech Language pathology. After graduating I worked in various institutions to grow my knowledge in the field before moving back to Kuwait. My move to Kuwait was quite brief after which we moved to Japan and there I went back to school to earn a professional degree as a Life, Parent and Executive coach.

How and where did the two of you meet?

How do you handle a work-life balance and challenges in a dynamic work environment?

M:Good planning makes it easier to strike a good work-life balance.

We are very meticulous when it comes to scheduling.

Z:We always have schedules and routines, which help not just the two of us but also our children, Ghalia and Yousef. We usually have a schedule and we stick to it; some people may call us rigid in that sense but we have found it works for us in light of our very busy schedules and also our kids’ busy schedules too. Our family always comes first and that helps keep things in perspective especially when life gets hectic; and boy does it get hectic sometimes.

M: and Z: We met in Boston when both of us were students.

When do you spend time with each other? How do you unwind?

As a professional, what are the qualities you admire in your spouse?

M:We make sure to spare at least thirty minutes to one hour for us every day. After a busy day, we both know we at least have that piece of the day saved for each other. We unwind by sharing our ideas, watching a bit of TV or reading.

M:I admire her dedication to her work and the passion she has for her dreams and goals. Zahra is a strong and hard working woman, which is what attracted me to her from the start. Her passion for life is translated very clearly in everything she does and in those around her.

Z:Mohammed is extremely ethical in general but his work ethics are impeccable. He is also very resilient and adaptable to change, all of which are qualities that come in very handy in more situations than I can recall. He is always very calm and collected and during a time of crisis or when an urgent matter arises, he is able to think of solutions methodically without panicking. One other quality I admire about him is his awareness of other cultures and the differences of how other cultures deal with different situations. This helps him when dealing with customers from very diverse cultures many times in the same day.

Where do you concur and where do you differ from each other?

M:We share much of the same ideas and goals, but the way we approach things and the angles from which we see things is different.

Z:On matters of our family and future we are pretty much on the same page; we both have the same vision and work in tandem to achieve these goals and aspirations. Our styles differ somewhat but that just makes the ideas we both bring to the table very diverse, enriching our experience and our life together.

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Z:We spend at least thirty minutes every day with each other to reconnect after a busy day. This becomes harder when we are both not in the same place physically but we always manage to find a way to stay connected to each other. We both enjoy reading and a good novel or book is always a wonderful reprieve and also a favorite show on TV is a great way to unwind together.

What is the best gift you received from each other?

M:Zahra always surprises me with her gifts; each gift shows how well she knows me as it always something that I really wanted to get for myself. I’m an avid outdoors man and she is in tune to what I am eying for a particular season which is exactly what she gets me. There are times when she has conspired with other people to get me that perfect gift; the funniest of which was a bird calling machine.

Z:Mohammed has great taste in general and always gives the best and most meaningful gifts. One of the best gifts he has ever given me is a beautiful keepsake album from our time in Japan. He worked with professional photographers, who also happen to be our good friends, to chronicle a full year from our life in Japan, capturing some of our best moments together and the beauty of the four seasons in Japan.

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Mohammed is an avid mechanical engineer who found his niche working in the oil industry and serving his country trough his work. His dedication lead to him being appointed as assistant manager at the KPC’s Tokyo, Japan office where he served for six years. He inherited his entrepreneurial skills from his grandfather, whom he admires dearly, and ran his family’s business prior to moving to Japan. Since moving back to Kuwait, he has set up his own general trading company where he is currently CEO. Walking in his beloved grandfather’s footsteps, Mohammed continues to thrive in his business, while creating something unique to himself and his own vision.

Zahra grew up watching her dad running a centre for children with disabilities; her mom was by his side every step of the way. Her upbringing sparked a love for helping people and inspired her to become a speech language pathologist. She went on to study in Boston and earn a degree in the field where she also worked to grow her expertise. Returning to Kuwait, she practiced at Al Sabah Hospital before moving with her husband to Tokyo, Japan. A firm believer in always reinventing yourself and getting out of your comfort zone, Zahra did just that. She went back to school, earning a professional degree as a Life, Parent and Executive coach then started her own company, Milestones Coaching. Through coaching, she continues to help people around the world get the life they want. Zahra was also inspired by her life in Japan and wanted to bring some of that back with her to Kuwait. On top of all this, she is also the COO of the general trading company established in partnership with her husband.

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Whenever I feel nostalgic to our life in Tokyo, that album is the first thing I flip through.

Any memorable holidays?

M:Much of our life together has been spent travelling, from our honeymoon in the Maldives to living in Japan. I love surprising her every once in a while though with something she has not seen coming.

Z:There are too many to count, as we are both avid travellers. We love going on holidays together and seeing the world through the eyes of our children either trekking through the forests in Thailand, the hot springs in Japan, feeding the Orangutans in Malaysia or exploring the museums in London. My favorite of these holidays is a quick getaway Mohammed planned for my birthday last year which was a surprise trip to Oman. We both had very busy and hectic schedules ahead and it was the perfect way to recharge together.

One would imagine that both of you probably discuss business issues a lot at home too. Does that happen?

M:Definitely! I think part of what makes our business successful is that it always has to do with something we love and have a passion for. I think if we were to work on something we are not particularly passionate about, we would not be able to give it our all. We talk about work at home because works starts as a passion for something at home then we pursue it until it materializes into something tangible in our business.

Z:All the time! I value Mohammed’s opinion not only on a personal level but also on a professional level. Also the fact that he is my business partner means that work is always at home unless we decide mutually to switch off.

How are household responsibilities divided? Who is the boss at home?

M:We equally share our responsibilities and roles at home.

Z:We are both very much equals and have never felt the need to have one of us be ‘boss’.

I think we constantly both give more than a 100% towards our family, home and our life together in general that there is never need for control from either one of us.

How do you manage your time together? Do you have any time left over for your marriage at all?

M:Definitely! Our marriage always comes first and business is second. We were best friends and a married couple long before we became business partners; even during crunch time we still make time for the two of us.

Z:We learned early on in our marriage that the secret is to stay connected to each other and we have done exactly that every day for the duration of our marriage. Sometimes this is not so easy as we might be in different places physically, but we manage to find a way. Those precious thirty minutes every day are definitely one of the highlights of my day.

What have been your most challenging moments in life?

M:Life is all about challenges and how we deal with these challenges. I think the biggest challenge was moving to Japan as a family. I had moved previously to the US as a student but that was a completely different experience than uprooting a whole family.

With that challenge we persevered as a family, as parents and as a couple and were able to carve a place for ourselves in a completely new environment.

Z:Every stage of our relationship has had its own milestones and with that, its own challenges. I am a firm believer that our growth happens only when we are outside our comfort zone and so in a sense I always look for the next challenge that we can embark on together, either as a couple or in regards to our business together. One of our biggest steps was to relocate as a family to Japan and as big of a challenge as this was, we have enjoyed and cherished this experience. If the clocks were to somehow magically turn and we were asked to go again, I would do so in a heartbeat.

How do you motivate each other during tough times at work?

M:Thinking of the reward on the other side of the journey.

Z:Keeping our eyes on the prize or the intended goal always helps ground us and motivates us to keep going and to keep giving.

Who is your professionally?

inspiration

M:There are many people who have inspired me and taught me a lot during both my academic life and my professional career.

Z:I find inspiration everywhere and in many different professions; a book, a lecture, a seminar or a memoire can all be inspirational.

In the coaching field I find Robin Sharma, Tony Robbins and Terri Levine very inspirational and I have learned a lot from them. There are other people who I consider friends but who I admire on a professional level too.

What have you learnt from each other?

M:Zahra is the most organized person I know and her organizational skills have definitely rubbed off on me.

Z:To never give up on my dreams. Mohammed is a very determined and hard working person and when he says he is going to do something, he will see it through to the end.

Do you have any common interests or hobbies?

M:We both like working out and we enjoy working out together.

Z:Mohammed loves the outdoors but I was never a big fan. I have come to love going out to the desert with him to explore nature and just listen to the silence that engulfs you.

There is something majestic about being in the middle of the desert with nothing around you, just you and the elements. You realize how tiny you are in this vast universe.

Tell us about your children.

How have they changed your life?

M:Ghalia and Yousef are the best thing to ever happen to me. I never thought it was possible to love someone as much as I love them and they continuously inspire me to keep giving.

They are both great fun to be around and I enjoy watching the world through their eyes.

Z:Ghalia and Yousef are the joy of our life.

Ghalia is a kind, smart and beautiful eightyear-old girl who is always very interested in what is going on around her and in the world. She cares about others tremendously and tries her very best to help people around her. She has a strong sense of justice and I always refer to her as the peacemaker in the family. Yousef is a thoughtful, clever and a very resilient six-year-old boy who brings so much joy to our family. He loves coming up with elaborate games and puts on great shows with Ghalia, especially when we are entertaining guests. I am very proud of them as they have shown great flexibility with our hectic lifestyle; they embrace kids from all cultures and backgrounds and I always joke how play-dates and birthdays in our house seem like a mini United Nations get together.

How do you feel being selected as one of the CityPages Power Couples?

M:I am delighted to have been chosen

by CityPages and I wish your wonderful establishment much more accomplishments and success.

Z:I’m very humbled by your choice and I wish CityPages great success.

July, 2015

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BLOG-OFF! Let me set something straight. A blog is a regular written record of entries published on the worldwide web or in various printed mediums. It may also be referred to as a written diary or even a form of written on-line journalism.

It can be written in an informal or conversational style. The common denominator here is the word written which supports the fact that a blogger is a writer. A blogger is not a wanna-be celebrity who is fond of taking selfies, whose aim is to appear on as many social media sites as possible and who thinks it’s acceptable to charge an inflated fee for personal appearances in and around Kuwait.

Since when did these camera chasers decide to call themselves bloggers? Give them a pen and paper and they’d probably struggle to write anything remotely interesting or entertaining; which, I hasten to add, is the main purpose of a blog.

A blog can be described as a publicly accessible written personal journal of an individual. The only publicly accessible thing about Kuwait’s so-called bloggers is themselves and their endless stream of Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat posts – or whatever the latest platform trend is for posting selfies.

Can they not think up their own name for their collective activities? Why steal that of an existing, creative group citypageskuwait.com

of writers striving to up-date their followers with written news of their daily, weekly or monthly choice of topic?

These posts can relate to any topic ranging from spirituality, photography, cookery, even falconry; but the key thing to note is that followers expect to read about such topics not just see photographs of the person posting them. They can be controversial (like this one perhaps?), educational, comical, even whimsical but most importantly of all, they must be written.

A blogger is someone who writes content for a blog.

They tend to take themselves, or if not themselves then their written word, very seriously. They don’t seek recognition, they seek respect. This is not the case for the pretend bloggers who are rarely seen without a big cheesy grin aimed at the nearest camera. Let’s not insult the true bloggers amongst us; the writers who still believe that a blog is a blog rather than a method of receiving the most amount of virtual ‘likes’ and therefore a measure of fake popularity.

Many bloggers are anonymous – the exact opposite of what Kuwait’s pretend bloggers strive to be. So how about a new name guys? Hosting Hotshots? Fame Junkies? Limelight Lovers? Please, anything but bloggers!!

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Carol Souki Carol Souki is a talented singer songwriter with big ambitions. Meet the eclectic entertainer with the Rhythm & Blues roots.

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Hi, please introduce yourself to our readers.

My name is Carol Souki. I'm a singer songwriter and music therapist from a Venezuelan Lebanese background.

When and how did you become interested in music?

Since I was a child I’ve had a passion for Latin RnB and Middle Eastern flavors and rhythms. I grew up listening to this at home and at the live events my family took me to.

Who or what inspired your love for music?

When I was encouraged to start vocal lessons I became aware of how much emotion, passion and strength I had vocally and knew it was something I couldn’t let go of. Legends like Sarah Vaughan, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Lara Fabian, Andrea Bocelli, Umm Kulthum, Fairuz and Celia Cruz have been my inspirations.

How would you describe your style of singing?

It’s eclectic, RnB, soul/jazz with Latin nasal and chest voice elements - depending on the song choices! It is definitely very rooted with my emotions in relation to the song.

How often and where do you jam?

I jam for fun with other musicians almost weekly if at gatherings, or at the studio. I’ve performed quite often in recent years.

Thankfully, I've had the opportunity to perform and collaborate in many venues and at many events.

Where have you performed so far?

I have performed in Boston USA at MIT University, Agganis Arena for the inauguration of Gloria Estefan, Kentucky USA with Zade Dirani, Bahrain, Fujairah, Lebanon on the LBC TV

channel and Dubai on MBC 1. I sang in Germany and Cyprus when I was in high school as part of a choir and in various venues in Kuwait - United Nations, GUST University, Bayt Lothan, AUK University and TV shows such as Al Rai and Al Watan TV channels.

Did you ever try Arabic singing?

Yes but minimally. I will start working on Arabic vocal training.

Where else you would like to perform?

I would love to perform one day at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Also any summer music festival events in Europe and the Blue Note in New York. Oh, the list goes on and on but inshallah, one day!

Do you play any instruments?

Yes, I play basic guitar, flute and percussion to accompany myself or when working with patients/students through music therapy.

You usually sing cover songs, have you ever thought of writing your own songs?

I actually sing my original work as well! Yes, I do write songs.

Most of the songs are in English. I have one in Spanish and one with Arabic phrases. My songs are a reflection of my experiences and emotions.

Who is your favorite singer and why?

I don’t have one favorite but I love Jill Scott for her passionate singing and meaningful melancholic and joyous lyrics. I love Beyonce's fierceness on stage, Mariah Carey's light but soulful and wide range. Also Celia Cruz's enthusiasm and charisma with the audience.

What has been your proudest moment?

Having my own show at Bayt Lothan where I showcased my original works and some cover tunes. The venue was packed with more guests than it could fit! There was wide range social media publicity and support which made me feel so blessed and appreciated. To all who attended that event, or any of my events, THANK YOU!

Your message for your fans and our readers?

Thank you so much for all the support, belief and inspiration you've given me. If you're not following me or have not yet subscribed to my YouTube, please do! Facebook/Instagram/ Snapchat:carolsoukimusic. YouTube: Carol Souki

What message you would like to give us at CityPages?

Thank you so much for this interview! Thank you for supporting local talents and showcasing our hard work, dedication and message! I hope to see you at my upcoming events - I shall keep you all posted through social media! citypageskuwait.com

July, 2015

Turkey I was pondering over my choice for this month’s recipe and my sister kept whispering in my ear, “Turkey. Do something Turkish. The food is so yummy”. At first I wasn’t too sure, but then I remembered my amazing trip to Istanbul, the fantastic food that I enjoyed near the Blue Mosque and my lovely friends, Tugce and Demircan - as well as the new friends I made during my stay there. I am yet to go back and visit other parts of Turkey but it is on my list of places to travel to.

One dish I absolutely loved was the Turkish style pizza. I am a meat lover so the lahmacun was my favorite. Oh, the memories!

Lahmacun Turkish Pizza

Lahmacun is a thin flatbread covered with layers of spiced minced meat sauce, tomato and pepper. It is garnished with fresh salad and a creamy garlic sauce or a tangy zesty hot red pepper sauce. It is a really light meal, but filling and flavorful. I love spicy food so I add dried chili flakes to my lamb sauce, but this is completely optional.

INGREDIENTS:

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Lamb Sauce l1 teaspoon chopped garlic l1 yellow onion, chopped l3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil l½ cup chopped fresh parsley l2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint l½ teaspoon paprika l½ teaspoon ground cumin l½ teaspoon ground coriander seeds l½ cup green bell pepper, diced l½ cup red bell pepper, diced l½ lemon, juiced l4 teaspoons olive oil l4 roma (plum) tomatoes, halved l500 g lean ground lamb l6 tablespoons double concentrated tomato paste lcayenne pepper to taste lsalt to taste Dough l3 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast l½ teaspoon white sugar l1 cup warm water (45 degrees C) l5 cups all-purpose flour l2 teaspoons salt l¼ cup vegetable oil l½ cup water Garlic Sauce l1 cup plain yogurt l½ teaspoon chopped fresh parsley l¼ teaspoon crushed garlic lsalt and ground black pepper to taste Garnish lChopped White Cabbage lChopped Red Cabbage

METHOD: 1.Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Combine the garlic, onion, basil, parsley, mint, paprika, cumin, coriander, diced bell peppers, lemon juice and olive oil in a food processor. Pulse the vegetables until finely chopped. Add the halved tomatoes and process until the mixture is a thick puree.

2.Place the lamb in the preheated skillet and reduce the heat to medium. Add the puree and the tomato paste and mix well. Cook and stir until the lamb is cooked through - 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in cayenne pepper and salt to taste. Transfer the mixture to a shallow baking dish and cool to room temperature.

Refrigerate while making dough for flatbread.

3.Dissolve the yeast and sugar in 1 cup warm water.

Combine the flour and salt in a mixing bowl and stir well. Add the vegetable oil and ½ cup water to the yeast mixture and pour it over the flour. Use your hands to mix the dough. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic - about 8 minutes.

4.Shape the dough into a ball and transfer to an oiled bowl. Cover with a wet towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk - about 1 hour. Remove the lamb sauce from the refrigerator and allow it to come up to room temperature.

5.Prepare the garlic sauce: combine the yogurt, parsley, crushed garlic and salt and pepper to taste.

Stir well and set aside.

6.Punch the dough down, transfer it to a floured

work surface and cut the dough into 10 portions.

Shape each portion into a round. Flatten each round with your hand and use a rolling pin to roll each piece into a 10-inch circle. The dough should be thin, like a crepe. Place the rounds on parchment paper.

7.Preheat an oven to 260 degrees C. 8.Stir the lamb sauce and then spoon it onto a

dough round. Spread it thinly to the edges and press down lightly so it sticks to the dough. Bake pizzas on parchment paper-lined baking sheets on the lowest oven rack until the edges are a light tan color - 8 to 10 minutes.

9.To assemble the lahmacun, drizzle with garlic sauce, top with shredded cabbage and roll up to eat.

10.Serve with a lentil soup and small green salad for a complete 3 course meal. Enjoy! citypageskuwait.com

Pistachio Baklava

Did you know that some of the world’s finest baklava comes from Turkey and not Greece like so many people believe? Yes, another sweet memory from my visit to Istanbul was of the night we went to Nusr-Et. The main meal was lush, but the dessert…. Fresh baklava, brought to the table by our friendly waiter, where he halved it, then filled it with ice cream, assembled it back together like a sandwich and drizzled it with chopped pistachio and syrup. It was like ART!!!

INGREDIENTS: l4 cups water l3 cups sugar lJuice of ½ lemon

For the Baklava: l36 leaves fresh or frozen packaged phyllo dough (14 x 18 inch size) l300 grams unsalted butter, clarified (Google ‘how to clarify butter’ if you’re not sure) l300 grams raw, hulled pistachio nuts, ground to a powder l2 tbsp sugar

9.When ready, remove the tray from the oven. While

it's still piping hot, immediately pour the cold syrup evenly over the baklava. Let it bubble up then settle.

Generously sprinkle more ground pistachios over the top. Leave your baklava to cool down to room temperature before serving with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!

You will need: l14 x 18 inch shallow metal baking pan lpastry brush lpastry cutter or sharp knife

METHOD: 1.Begin by making the syrup which you will pour

over the hot baklava later on. Combine the water, sugar and lemon juice in a small saucepan, bring the mixture to the boil and let it simmer slowly, uncovered, while you prepare the rest of the baklava.

2.Mix the ground pistachio nuts with 2 tablespoons of sugar. Brush the bottom of your baking pan with clarified butter and sprinkle a few pinches of the ground pistachio nuts over the butter.

Take your first layer of thawed phyllo pastry and set it in place. Working quickly, brush the entire piece of phyllo with the butter. Repeat in the same manner with 18 leaves of phyllo.

3.Once you've buttered the 18th layer, use all of the ground pistachio mixture to make an even layer going all the way to the edges of the pan.

4.Place another layer of phyllo over the nuts and butter it. Repeat until you finish the last layer. If you have extra butter left, set it aside.

5.Using a sharp knife or a pastry cutter, gently cut the baklava into even squares or diamond shapes.

If you're using a round pan, you can cut it into large, narrow slivers if you wish. I use a round pan and cut mine into even cake slices.

6.Drizzle the leftover butter over the top. Place the pan in a preheated 200° C oven and set the timer for 45 minutes.

7.Once the baklava is in the oven, remove the syrup from the heat and leave it to cool down.

8.Bake the baklava for about 45 minutes, or until the layers puff up high and the top layers are golden, crispy and translucent.

July, 2015

LUTECE CHOCOLAT A BOX FULL OF SURPRISES Gill Sherry

I’m not the world’s greatest chocolate lover and certainly wouldn’t call myself a chocoholic. I don’t like chocolate icecream, I don’t drink hot chocolate and I could no sooner eat a death by chocolate dessert than I could bungee-jump from the top of Al Hamra Tower. That said, I am known to indulge in the odd truffle from time to time but it takes something very special in the chocolate stakes to impress me.

Enter Lutece Chocolat - Handmade artisan chocolate with the finest quality of ingredient for your indulgence. It certainly sounds impressive and the quality packaging suggests something a bit more luxurious than your average box of chocolates from the supermarket.

Before I go any further, I must admit I’m an old fashioned girl at heart, so I can’t help thinking that chocolates should be chocolate coloured i.e. dark brown, light brown or milky white. I therefore find myself biting back feelings of apprehension when I open the lid of this particular box to be faced with an assortment of bright blue, yellow, green and red.

However, working on the theory that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, I dive in and sample a round Crispy Pomegranate. The menu inside the box assisted my choice, not only providing a picture of each citypageskuwait.com

individual chocolate but also a title and a mouth-watering description.

I’m pleasantly surprised by my first guilty indulgence and resist the temptation to immediately help myself to another. These chocolates clearly deserve to be savoured and consuming the 18 different treats in one go is surely not the way to do it. I know some people who wouldn’t think twice about devouring the entire box of 49 artisan delights but my willpower remains intact. Not for long.

For my second choice, I bite the bullet and go for a Pistachio Truffle. It may be bright green but I’m a pistachio nut (pun intended) so I figure it’s a safe bet.

I’m right. It’s delicious. In fact, I’d go as far as to say it’s exquisitely divine; a perfect combination of flavours and textures. I’m already scanning the menu for my next choice.

Saffron Cardamon. The unique design of this bite-sized delicacy instantly grabs my attention and the taste is equal to the presentation. If my first three samples are anything to go by, I won’t just be eating the rest of the box, I’ll be eating the words from my opening line.

Now I’ve recovered from the initial shock of alien coloured chocolates, I’m actually coming round to the idea that chocolate doesn’t have to be brown.

Welcome to the 21st century I hear your cry!

Other tempting menu choices include Blue Cherry, Watermelon, Salted Caramel, Rose Truffle, Cotton Candy, Hazelnut Caramel and Rahash. There’s certainly something to satisfy all tastes and cravings and regardless of your choice, you won’t be disappointed.

I did say it takes something very special in the chocolate stakes to impress me.

Well done Lutece, I’m seriously impressed.

July, 2015

Let’s Get Real… with Nat

THE “FATS” OF LIFE

Ramadan has been slightly challenging. I stay away from refined sugars and grains as much as possible and somehow still manage to lose weight. I have also incorporated three days of exercise per week to tone-up and enhance my weight loss. Banting and a good workout is indeed a lethal combination for that sought after Bikini Body. Now you can have it for life.

When people ask me about my dietary lifestyle and I explain it, most of them look at me in shock.

“What, you eat FAT? Really? But how can you lose weight by eating fat?” But I do and I keep it off too. Fat is the body’s preferred fuel. Yes, you read that right. Fat is the body’s preferred fuel. Carbs are unnecessary. Cut it out and stick it to your forehead, your fridge or your wallet. Don’t get me wrong, most vegetables and fruit also contain carbs, but the good kind. We still need about 25-50 grams of carbs a day but this can be made up from green veggies and from the list of fruits allowed from the green list. Read up on this and more at http://realmealrevolution.com. It will change your life!

This month, in light of the FAT theory, I’m sharing my special Oven Slow-Roasted Beef Brisket with Cauli-Mash and Sautéed Baby Spinach recipe with you. Try it and enjoy without the guilt!

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Let’s Get Real… with Nat Oven Slow-Roasted Beef Brisket with Cauli-Mash & Sautéed Baby Spinach Ingredients:

Directions:

Oven Slow-Roasted Beef Brisket

Oven Slow-Roasted Beef Brisket

1.5 kg whole Beef Brisket cut (ask at meat counter for it as it’s not usually displayed) Spice Rub: 1 tbsp honey 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1/3 cup olive oil 2 tbsp white vinegar 1 tsp mustard powder 1 tsp salt (I use Himalayan pink salt only) ½ tsp black pepper 1 tsp ground coriander

• Mix together all ingredients for rub, except for bay leaves and stock.

• Place brisket into large oven dish and cover with spice rub.

• Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

• Pre-heat oven to 200 degrees Celsius.

• Cover the brisket tightly with heavy duty aluminum foil.

• Cook for 1 hour, covered.

• Remove from oven and add the stock and bay leaves.

• Cover with foil again.

• Reduce temperature to 160 degrees and slow roast for 3 hours or until the meat is fork tender.

4 cloves garlic – minced 2 whole bay leaves

Cauli-Mash

1 ½ cups beef stock

• Steam the cauliflower until it is mushy (never boil your veggies; this literally washes the nutrients away).

Cauli-Mash

• Using a stick blender or food processor, purée the cauliflower until smooth.

Head (1kg) cauliflower, broken into florets 300ml milk (I use lactose-free milk – be careful to add the milk slowly to get the consistency you want)

• Continue to purée, add the milk, then the butter and beat until smooth and silky.

• Season to taste and serve.

100g butter Salt and pepper

Sautéed Baby Spinach 1 punnet Baby Spinach 1 small red onion - chopped 2 cloves garlic - minced 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp olive oil

Sautéed Baby Spinach • Heat the olive oil and butter.

• Sauté the red onion and garlic until onion is translucent.

• If you opt to include broccoli and mushrooms, then add broccoli next and sauté for 3-5 minutes on low heat, add mushrooms and sauté until all moisture is absorbed (it’s ok if veggies are browned, it releases more flavor).

Salt and pepper

• Turn off heat and add baby spinach, toss through lightly and season to taste.

PS: For variety, I also add button mushrooms or broccoli florets sometimes.

• Assemble your dish and drizzle some of the left over gravy to add flavor - then enjoy to the max!

July, 2015

JULY Movie Releases PIXELS

TRAINWRECK

MR. HOLMES

PAPER TOWNS

Director: Chris Columbus

Director: Director: Judd Guillermo Apatow del Toro

Director:

Director: Director:Bill James Condon Wan

Starring: Kevin James, Josh Gad,

Starring: Amy Schumer, Barkhad Abdi, Mike Birbiglia, Jon Glaser, John Cena, Vanessa Bayer

Starring: Nat Wolff, Cara Delevingne, Halston Sage, Cara Buono, Caitlin Carver, Austin Abrams

Starring: Ian McKellen, Hiroyuki

Peter Dinklage, Adam Sandler, Michelle Monaghan, Jane Krakowski

Sanada

THE VATICAN TAPES

Director: Mark Neveldine Starring: Michael Pena, Djimon Hounsou, Dougray Scott, Kathleen Robertson, Peter Andersson, John Patrick Amedori

Genres: Comedy, Action, Sci-Fi, Animation

Genres: Drama

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Adaptation

Genres: Drama, Adaptation, Mystery

Genres: Suspense, Thriller

Synopsis: Story is an adaptation of Patrick

Synopsis: Since she was a little girl, it’s been

Synopsis: Adapted from the bestselling

Synopsis: Set in 1947, a long-retired

Synopsis: Follows the haunting tale of 27

THE END OF THE TOUR

LILA AND EVE

SOUTHPAW

VACATION

STRANGERLAND

Jean’s short film, which depicted popular ’80s videogame characters attacking New York City. The movie follows a group of videogame experts who are recruited by the government to help deal with the threat.

Director: James Ponsoldt

drilled into Amy’s (Amy Schumer) head by her rascal of a dad (Colin Quinn) that monogamy isn’t realistic. Now a magazine writer, Amy lives by that credo—enjoying what she feels is an uninhibited life free from stifling, boring romantic commitment—but in actuality, she’s kind of in a rut. When she finds herself starting to fall for the subject of the new article she’s writing, a charming and successful sports doctor named Aaron Conners (Bill Hader), Amy starts to wonder if other grown-ups, including this guy who really seems to like her, might be on to something.

novel by author John Green ("The Fault in Our Stars"), PAPER TOWNS is a coming-of-age story centering on Quentin and his enigmatic neighbor Margo, who loved mysteries so much she became one. After taking him on an all-night adventure through their hometown, Margo suddenly disappears--leaving behind cryptic clues for Quentin to decipher. The search leads Quentin and his quick-witted friends on an exhilarating adventure that is equal parts hilarious and moving. Ultimately, to track down Margo, Quentin must find a deeper understanding of true friendship--and true love.

Sherlock Holmes lives in a sleepy village outside of London with his housekeeper and her amateur-sleuthing son. With his legendary mental powers on the wane and minus his sidekick Watson, Holmes becomes haunted by an unsolved case from 50 years ago where he remembers only fragments: a confrontation with an angry husband and a secret bond with his beautiful but unstable wife.

Director: Charles Stone

Director: Antoine Fuqua

Starring: Viola Davis, Jennifer Lopez, Shea Whigham, Aml Ameen, Andre Royo, Yolonda Ross

Starring: Alan Riche, Victor Ortiz,

Genres: Comedy, Drama, True Story

Genres: Drama, Thriller

Genres: Drama, Mystery

Genres: Comedy, Adventure, Sequel

Genres: Thriller, Drama

Synopsis: The film is based on the true

Synopsis: Lila and Eve tells the story of Lila

Synopsis: The story of tragedy, loss and the painful road to redemption…

Billy “The Great” Hope (Gyllenhaal) is the reigning Junior Middleweight Champion whose unorthodox stance, the so-called “Southpaw,” consists of an ineloquent, though brutal, display of offensive fighting…one fueled by his own feelings of inadequacy and a desperate need for love, money and fame.

With a beautiful family, home and financial security, Billy is on top both in and out of the ring until a tragic accident leaves his wife dead and sends him into a downward spiral.

His days now an endless haze of alcohol and prescription drugs, his daughter taken by Child Services and his home repossessed by the bank, Billy’s fate is all but sealed until a washed up former boxer named Tick agrees to take the bereaved pugilist under his wing so long as he agrees to his strict ethos.

Synopsis: The film follows grown-up son

Synopsis:

Starring: Jason Segel, Jesse Eisenberg, Anna Chlumsky, Mamie Gummer, Joan Cusack, Ron Livingston

events of a four-day long interview conducted

by Rolling Stone Magazine writer, David Lipsky with acclaimed author David Foster Wallace. The interview took place in the final days of Wallace’s 1996 book tour promoting his landmark novel, “Infinite Jest.” The road movie is an extended dramatic and comedic conversation between the two men exploring women, depression, writing, success and jealousy.

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(Davis), a grief-stricken mother who in the aftermath of her son’s murder in a drive-by shooting attends a support group where she meets Eve (Lopez), who has lost her daughter.

When Lila hits numerous roadblocks from the police in bringing justice for her son’s slaying, Eve urges Lila to take matters into her own hands to track down her son’s killers. The two women soon embark on a killing spree of their own, as they work to the top of the chain of drug dealers to avenge the murder of Lila’s son.

Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams, Forest Whitaker, Naomie Harris

Director: Jonathan Goldstein

year-old Angela Holmes, who accidentally cuts her finger and ends up in the emergency room. Infection leads to erratic behavior, and she begins to have a devastating effect on anyone close, causing serious injury and death. Priests examine Holmes and believe she is possessed, but when the Vatican is called upon to exorcise the demon, the possession proves to be an ancient satanic force more powerful than they imagined.

Starring: Christina Applegate, Ed Helms, Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Skyler Gisondo, Steele Stebbins

(Ed Helms) who has the perfect surprise for his wife, Debbie (Christina Applegate), and two sons: the cross-country trip of a lifetime, reminiscent of the fun-filled excursion he took as a kid. They’re going to Walley World, America’s greatest amusement park.

Director: Kim Farrant Starring: Nicole Kidman, Guy Pearce, Hugo Weaving

When Catherine (Nicole Kidman) and Matthew Parker’s (Joseph Fiennes) two teenage children suddenly vanish in a dust storm, the couple’s relationship is pushed to the brink as they confront the mystery of their children’s disappearance in the soaring desert heat. Also stars Hugo Weaving.

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Starring: Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Evangeline Lilly, John Slattery, Bobby Cannavale, Michael PeĂąa

Starring: Adrien Brody, Jordana Brewster, Akon, Hayden Christensen

Genres: Adventure, Action, Comedy, Superhero

Genres: Thriller, Action

Synopsis: Armed with the astonishing

Synopsis: James (Hayden Christensen)

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE ROGUE NATION

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ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, con-man Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) must embrace his inner-hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas), protect the secret behind his spectacular AntMan suit from a new generation of towering threats. Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Pym and Lang must plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.

Director: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames, Rebecca Ferguson, Alec Baldwin

owes his life to his older brother, Frankie (Adrien Brody) after taking the rap for a crime they committed together. While Frankie served time, James worked to turn his life around, got a steady job and began courting his former girlfriend Emily (Jordana Brewster).

Now, Frankie is released and back on the streets with no money and no place to go. He turns to his underworld connections (Akon) and convinces James to join him in hopes that one last job will be the solution to change both their lives.

Director: Dito Montiel Starring: Robin Williams, Roberto Aguire, Kathy Baker, Bob Odenkirk, Giles Matthey, Eleonore Hendricks

Genres: Adventure, Thriller, Action

Genres: Drama

Synopsis: Ethan and team take on their

Synopsis: Follows a married but closeted

most impossible mission yet, eradicating the Syndicate – an International rogue organization as highly skilled as they are, committed to destroying the IMF. Ethan Hunt's highly effective but destructive Impossible Mission Force (IMF) has been disbanded by vengeful Washington bureaucrats such as the CIA chief (played by Alec Baldwin). But Hunt pulls his team together (Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames and newcomer Rebecca Ferguson) to battle the shadowy force known as "The Syndicate" and its elusive leader (Sean Harris).

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

‫التنمية الذاتية بين رجل وامرأة‬ ‫منذ دخولي عالم التدريب من سنوات عديدة وبعد ما‬ ‫بدأت أراه في اآلونة األخيرة في سوق التدريب‪ ،‬أصبحت‬ ‫أؤمن أن فع ً‬ ‫ال عالم التدريب تحول لعالم ِأبه بالمافيا‪ ،‬وقد‬ ‫كتبت مقال مسبق بهذا الموضوع‪ .‬فقد بدأت موضة‬ ‫التدريب تدخل كل بيت وأصبح الجميع يرغب بالحصول‬ ‫على شهادة مدرب معتمد العتقادهم أنها اما مصدر‬ ‫رزق أو برستيج حلو‪ ،‬أما الواقع أن التدريب ما هو اال رسالة‬ ‫راقية سامية تخاطب القلوب والعقول‪ .‬واألمانة العلمية‬ ‫هي أحد أهم و أول أسسها‪ ،‬فال يمكنك أن تحضر دورة‬ ‫تدريبية لشخص معروف ثم تسرق محتويات مادته‬ ‫العلمية لتنسبها لنفسك‪ ،‬وكثير ما يتعرض مدربين‬ ‫ناجحين للهجوم من أشباه المدربين بسبب اقتباسات‬ ‫أو معلومات وكأن العلم مقصور على مجموعة فقط‪،‬‬ ‫وأغلب ما يتعلمه المدرب يكون بتطوير نفسه وذاته‬ ‫من خالل دورات تدريبية يحضرها ألشخاص عالميين‬ ‫وثقة ومن كتب عدة‪ ،‬فال يمكن أن تقيم دورة تدريبية‬ ‫كاملة من كتاب واحد فقط‪ .‬أما آخر حدث مأساوي‬ ‫يحصل في عالم التدريب والتنمية الذاتية هو ما قرأته‬ ‫لمقال مؤخرًا يتحدث عن تحول أحد آباء المشاهير بعد‬

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‫‪ 65‬عام الى إمرأة‪ ،‬ولست هنا ألبدئ رأيي بهذا التحول‪،‬‬ ‫انما ما أزعجني هو ما يتم تسويقه ونشره بهذا الخبر‪،‬‬ ‫فقد أكد المقال أن بعد التحول الشهير تم ارتفاع‬ ‫نسبة األرباح بـ‪ 5‬أضعاف لهذا الشخص نظير تقديمه‬ ‫محاضرات (التنمية الذاتية ) ‪ ،‬أي أن محاضراته سترتفع‬ ‫أسعارها من ‪ 25‬ألف دوالر الى ‪ 100‬ألف دوالر!!! فأي تنمية‬ ‫ذاتية و أي تطوير نتوقعه من شخص تحول من رجل‬ ‫الى امرأة بعد ‪ 65‬سنة من حياته‪ ،‬وما هي الرسالة التي‬ ‫سيتم توصيلها وتسويقها؟ ببساطة الهدف من كل‬ ‫هذا هو تسويق فكرة امكانية التحول الجنسي من‬ ‫ذكر الى انثى والعكس‪ ،‬وأنه أمر طبيعي وسيتلقى‬ ‫الشخص الدعم لهذا العمل‪ ،‬فالتسويق ال يعني فقط‬ ‫بتسويق المنتجات والخدمات بل حتى األفكار يمكن‬ ‫تسويقها‪ ،‬والشخص الغير واعي لن يفرق بين الصح‬ ‫والخطأ وستختلط األمور ببعضها‪ .‬في النهاية نحن‬ ‫المسؤولين فقط عن دعم األفكار وتسويقها ونجاحها‬ ‫من خالل متابعتنا ودعمنا لهذه األمور‪ ،‬فانتبه لما‬ ‫تدعمه وتشجعه وتسوقه‪.‬‬

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Stephen Reynolds T he family man joins a family business.

After 27 years working for the same retail giant, Stephen Reynolds was ready for a change.

Born in Scotland, raised in England, and having lived and worked in both Turkey and Hungary, he’s no stranger to moving around. So when the opportunity came to join The Sultan Center in Kuwait, he didn’t need asking twice.

Stephen talks to us about his career, his family and his travels.

Please introduce yourself to our readers.

I’m Stephen Reynolds, Group Marketing Director for The Sultan Center.

Have you always worked in marketing?

I originally joined Tesco (the grocery market leader in the UK) as a site researcher, identifying potential new sites for their superstores; but most of my Tesco career was in marketing.

How long have you lived in Kuwait?

I moved to Kuwait from Turkey in May 2014. I’d been in Turkey for four years working for Tesco Kipa. Prior to that I was in Hungary for fourteen years. My wife is Hungarian; that’s where we met.

of our customers at the heart of the organization. The thoughts of the customer and the decisions they make are really important. To succeed, we need to know what they are thinking and saying; not just about us, but about the competition too. Traditionally, marketing is just an advertising and communication function but we should be influencing the business around customer insight.

Digital marketing is also important. We have employed a Digital Marketing Manager and we are re-designing our website and developing our social media channels. There is a lot of opportunity to do things.

Do you travel with your job?

Sometimes. As well as Kuwait, our Retail business is based in four countries - Jordan, Oman, Lebanon and Bahrain. I’ve visited all of them.

Have you settled in to your new life?

Absolutely. My wife and children have settled in too. My daughter is a keen horse rider and takes part in show jumping here in Kuwait. My sons both enjoy playing football so they’ve joined the Everton Academy and play three times a week. They’re happy at school too and enjoying integrating with the different cultures; I’m really proud of them. Plus, we have a great social life here.

What do you like most about living/working in Kuwait?

I love the whole experience of exploring a different place and a different culture. I was pleasantly surprised when I first came here. The coastline really softens Kuwait geographically and we live by the sea, which is nice.

Work wise, I was ready for something different. 27 years working for one company is a long time. I feel re-energized in Kuwait. It’s a family company and the working environment is different and varied. In the UK, things were very organized and highly governed with lots of meetings. It’s a very different structure here and I have more scope to think, to be more positive and try new things. It’s also more diverse. As well as retail and restaurants, we operate in IT, Trading, Property and Security. I get involved in all of them.

Is there anything specific you wish to achieve in your new role?

Marketing is under-developed in the region. I’m trying to put the voice

Do you have a favourite holiday destination?

I would probably say the area around Izmir in Turkey. I loved it when I lived there. It’s on the Aegean coast and it’s really beautiful. I enjoyed Sri Lanka too and would love to spend more time in Oman and Jordan having visited both for business. I hope to explore more places now I’m based in the Middle East. India and The Maldives perhaps.

What do you to relax?

Most of my spare time is spent running around after the kids! I do play golf though and enjoy watching the boys play football. I’m a Manchester City fan so I like to watch the games on TV. I need to get back in the gym too!

What is your favourite restaurant in Kuwait?

I love Wasabi for Japanese food and Prime & Toast is great for breakfast.

Also, Pickles for burgers. I would say that though wouldn’t I?!

Do you have a message for the team at CityPages?

Yes. I really enjoy reading the magazine and the supplements that you do. I particularly like the features on local personalities and businesses/ initiatives - keep it up!

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JULY Book Releases Driving Hungry: A Memoir Layne Mosler

Dancing with the Devil in the City of God: Rio de Janeiro on the Brink

Juliana Barbassa A delicious memoir that takes us from Buenos Aires to New York to Berlin as the author, driven by wanderlust and an unrelenting appetite, finds purpose, passion, and unexpected flavor.

After putting her dream of opening her own restaurant on hold, Layne Mosler moves to Buenos Aires to write about food. But she is also in search of that elusive something that could give shape to her life. One afternoon, fleeing a tango club following a terrible turn on the dance floor, she impulsively asks her taxista to take her to his favorite restaurant. Soon she is savoring one of the best steaks of her life and, in the weeks that follow, repeating the experiment with equally delectable results.

Kitchens of the Great Midwest

J. Ryan Stradal

Kitchens of the Great Midwest, about a young woman with a once-in-ageneration palate who becomes the iconic chef behind the country’s most coveted dinner reservation, is the summer’s most hotly-anticipated debut.

When Lars Thorvald’s wife, Cynthia, falls in love with wine—and a dashing sommelier—he’s left to raise their baby, Eva, on his own. He’s determined to pass on his love of food to his daughter. As Eva grows, she finds her solace and salvation in the flavors of her native Minnesota. From Scandinavian lutefisk to hydroponic chocolate habaneros, each ingredient represents one part of Eva’s journey as she becomes the star chef behind a legendary and secretive pop-up supper club, culminating in an opulent and emotional feast that’s a testament to her spirit and resilience.

Maybe in Another Life

Taylor Jenkins Reid

From the acclaimed author of Forever, Interrupted and After I Do comes a breathtaking new novel about a young woman whose fate hinges on the choice she makes after bumping into an old flame; in alternating chapters, we see two possible scenarios unfold—with stunningly different results.

At the age of twenty-nine, Hannah Martin still has no idea what she wants to do with her life. She has lived in six different cities and held countless meaningless jobs since graduating college. On the heels of leaving yet another city, Hannah moves back to her hometown of Los Angeles and takes up residence in her best friend Gabby’s guestroom. Shortly after getting back to town, Hannah goes out to a bar one night with Gabby and meets up with her high school boyfriend, Ethan.

The French Beauty Solution: TimeTested Secrets to Look and Feel Beautiful Inside and Out

In the tradition of Detroit: An American Autopsy and Maximum Citycomes a deeply reported and beautifully written biography of the seductive and chaotic city of Rio de Janeiro from prizewinning journalist and Brazilian native Juliana Barbassa.

Juliana Barbassa moved a great deal throughout her life, but Rio was always home. After twenty-one years abroad, she returned to find the city that once ravaged by inflation, drug wars, corrupt leaders, and dying neighborhoods was now on the precipice of a major change.

As If!: The Oral History of Clueless as told

by Amy Heckerling and the Cast and Crew

Jen Chaney

Acclaimed pop culture journalist Jen Chaney shares an oral history of the cult classic film Clueless in the ultimate written resource about one of the most influential, revered, and enduring movies of the 1990s—in celebration of its twentieth anniversary.

Will we ever get tired of watching Cher navigate Beverly Hills high school and discover true love in the movie Clueless? As if! Written by Amy Heckerling and starring Alicia Silverstone, Clueless is an enduring comedy classic that remains one of the most streamed movies on Netflix, Amazon, and iTunes even twenty years after its release. Inspired by Jane Austen'sEmma, Clueless is an everlasting pop culture staple.

A Full Life: Reflections at Ninety Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter, thirty-ninth President, Nobel Peace Prize winner, international humanitarian, fisherman, reflects on his full and happy life with pride, humor, and a few second thoughts.

At ninety, Jimmy Carter reflects on his public and private life with a frankness that is disarming. He adds detail and emotion about his youth in rural Georgia that he described in his magnificent An Hour Before Daylight. He writes about racism and the isolation of the Carters. He describes the brutality of the hazing regimen at Annapolis, and how he nearly lost his life twice serving on submarines and his amazing interview with Admiral Rickover. He describes the profound influence his mother had on him, and how he admired his father. He admits that he decided to quit the Navy and later enter politics without consulting his wife, Rosalynn, and how appalled he is in retrospect.

This Is Not a Love Story

Judy Brown

Mathilde Thomas

When Mathilde Thomas moved from her native France to the United States to expand her skin-care company, Caudalíe, she wanted to find out what American women wanted from their beauty routines. She interviewed thousands of women and was struck by how different the French and American approaches to beauty were. American women are all about the quick fix—the elusive product or procedure that will instantly solve a nagging beauty problem, even if it hurts, is wildly expensive, or is damaging in the long term. The French, by contrast, approach beauty as an essential and pleasurable part of the day, a lifelong and active investment that makes you look and feel good.

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The third of six children in a family that harks back to a gloried Hassidic dynasty, Judy Brown grew up with the legacy of centuries of religious teaching, and the faith and lore that sustained her people for generations.

But her carefully constructed world begins to crumble when her "crazy" brother Nachum returns home after a year in Israel living with relatives.

Though supposedly "cured," he is still prone to retreating into his own mind or erupting in wordless rages. The adults' inability to make him better - or even to give his affliction a name - forces Judy to ask larger questions: If God could perform miracles for her sainted ancestors, why can't He cure Nachum? And what of the other stories her family treasured?

BOOK CLUB

SPEECHES

THAT CHANGED THE WORLD

A good friend of mine was kind enough to lend me this amazing book that sums up the world’s best speeches, given by great men and women. Reading this book felt like reliving history through the words of game changers that made a difference in the world; reliving war, peace, cries of freedom and righteous anger.

The book has an introduction by British journalist, historian and award-winning author of popular history books, Simon Sebag- Montefiore. His best known titles include One Night in Winter (2013), Jerusalem, The Biography (2011) and Stalin: The Court of the Red Tsar (2004).

Famous quotes in the book include Jesus of Nazareth, Queen Elizabeth I, King Charles I, Mohandas K. Gandhi, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, Winston Churchill, Charles de Gaulle, John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Jr and many more.

One of my favorite quotes was by Prophet Mohammed, peace be upon him: ‘Indeed we see the turning of your face to heaven, so we shall surely turn you to a qiblah [prayer direction] which you shall like; turn then your face towards the Sacred Mosque and wherever you are, turn your face towards it, and those who have been given the book [Scriptures, i.e. Jews and Christians] most surely know that it is the truth from their Lord; and Allah is not at all heedless of what they do.

And even if you bring to those who have been given the Book every sign they would not follow your qiblah, nor can you be a follower of their qiblah, neither are they the followers of each other’s qiblah, and if you follow their desires after the knowledge that has come to you, then you shall most surely be among the unjust.

Those whom We have given the Book recognize him as they recognize their sons, and a party of them most surely conceal the truth while they know (it).

The truth is from your Lord, therefore you should not be of the doubters.

And everyone has a direction to which he should turn, therefore hasten to (do) good works; wherever you are, Allah will bring you all together; surely Allah has power over all things.

And from whatsoever place you come forth, turn your face towards the Sacred Mosque; and surely it is the very truth from your Lord, and Allah is not at all heedless of what you do.

Nada Soliman 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. nada.soliman@citypageskuwait.com

And from whatsoever place you come forth, turn your face towards the Sacred Mosque; and wherever you are turn towards it, so that people shall have no accusation against you, except such of them as are unjust; so do not fear them, and fear Me, that I may complete My favor on you and that you may walk on the right course.’

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to add to your wishlist Some things are just ... better.

YETI RAMBLER COLSTER Hot summers call for cold beverages and that requires something more than a plain old foam cozy. Yeti gave the Colster double-wall insulation to vacuum-seal cool air in and a gasket to hold your cold one in place.

HUSH Earplugs are great for blocking out a snoring roommate or a night-owl neighbor. But they muffle important noises too. Hush earplugs use Bluetooth to send alerts when your alarm goes off or an emergency call comes through.

BRUNO SMARTCAN

DJI PHANTOM 3 From landing on the White House lawn to flying over volcanoes, DJI Phantoms are the drones in the news. The new Phantom 3 focuses on ease of flying. There’s now an ultrasound sensor in the base that measures altitude, allowing it to hover effortlessly, and a Launch button that sends the drone leaping into the air. Phantoms also now come with the option to film in 4K (four times HD resolution). citypageskuwait.com

Kitchen bins were the last thing we thought needed the ‘smart’ treatment.

How wrong we were! Bruno the bin is fitted with a small vacuum cleaner at its base, and when a sensor spots your broom brushing against the bin’s base, it sucks up all the dirt nearby directly into its rubbish bag. Bruno will even tell you when you’re running low on bags, and text you when it’s time to take the bins out.

QardioBase Weighing yourself is not often a pleasant affair. Qardio lightens the mood with its new smart scale. Among other capabilities, it presents your results in emoticons and with haptic feedback, instead of harsh, unfeeling numbers.

AMAZON DASH BUTTON

Death and taxes aren’t the only constants in life. There’s also buying loo roll, toothpaste, washing powder and other sundries. The Dash button wants to free you from this drudgery. You simply order a button for one of your favourite products (bourbon biscuits, say), and each time you hit it, Amazon will deliver them to your door. Actually, for your waistline’s sake it’s probably best not to make a biscuit button…

INTEL COMPUTE STICK

A TV can become a full-fledged PC with Intel’s Compute Stick. The dongle-size device comes loaded with Windows, 2 GB of RAM, 32 GB of storage, and even a USB port. Go on, build your PowerPoint on the big screen.

CELLUON PICOPRO Everything is better with lasers, and that includes projectors.

Normally projectors suffer when they’re shrunk: the light bulbs are too small, and the resulting picture is soft and difficult to see. By using lasers instead, the PicoPro projector has been shrunk to the size of an iPhone 6 without scrimping on the image quality. Plus, unlike traditional projectors, the laser system won’t need focusing and can work at short range.

Wiha Bi-Cut SUPER CUT

The power button on Wiha’s wire and chain cutter doubles the tool’s leverage by changing its pivot point. It’s great for when you need to make an extra tough cut.

OSPREY ATMOS AG Osprey’s new pack shoulders some of a backpacker’s burden with its new 3D suspension: a layer of seamless mesh, a hip belt, a tensioned peripheral frame, and a load-balancing harness. The fit will tempt you to pack a few extra luxuries.

CELLUON PICOPRO Everything is better with lasers, and that includes projectors. Normally projectors suffer when they’re shrunk: the light bulbs are too small, and the resulting picture is soft and difficult to see. By using lasers instead, the PicoPro projector has been shrunk to the size of an iPhone 6 without scrimping on the image quality. Plus, unlike traditional projectors, the laser system won’t need focusing and can work at short range.

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5G Connection Is Coming To You Early Next

.‫حي” ستكون متوفرة في بداية العقد الجديد‬٥“ ‫خدمة الـ‬

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‫ مره‬٢٠ ‫ال تي إي!؟ ماذا لو قلنا لك ان هناك خدمه اسرع بـ‬/‫جي‬٤ ‫هل تحب خدمة الـ‬

You love your 4G/LTE connection. But what if we tell you there is a

‫ البروتوكول الجديد المتبع لمثل هذه‬.‫ هذا صحيح‬،‫ال تي إي!! نعم‬/‫جي‬٤ ‫من خدمة الـ‬

connection 20 times faster than your 4G/LTE? Yep, it’s true. I can feel some readers smiling here! The new standard protocol for such

‫ ( الرقم‬.‫ جيجا بايت بالثانية‬٢٠ ‫” وتصل سرعته لـ‬٢٠٢٠- ‫الخدمة اسمه رسميا “اي ام تي‬

a connection which is officially called “IMT-2020” can reach up to

‫ جيجا‬٢٥ ‫ كي بحجم‬٤ ‫ ) يمكن ان تحمل فلم بدقة الـ‬.‫صحيح وليس غلطه مطبعية‬

20Gbps - yes, this is not a typo! You can download a 4K movie that

‫ ويمكنك ايضا تحميل حلقة من مسلسلك المفضل حتى قبل‬.‫ ثواني‬١٠ ‫بايت باقل من‬

is 25Gb in 10 seconds or so and you can download your favourite TV show before you even lift your mouse from the download button.

It’s not just faster; the transmission delay is about 1ms as opposed to 10ms with the 4G/LTE. The plan is to begin testing 5G in 2018 at the Olympics in Korea, where the technology will be used to demonstrate cutting-edge backup technologies. Wider testing won’t begin until

‫ ولكن ردة فعل ناقل‬،‫ وهو ايضا ليس سريع وحسب‬.‫ان ترفع الضغط عن زر التحميل‬ ‫ال تي‬/‫جي‬٤ ‫ اجزاء من الثانية في الـ‬١٠ ‫ والتي كانت‬.‫ جزء من الثانية‬١ ‫الحركة للصورة هي‬ ‫ حيث سيستخدمونها‬،‫ في اولمبياد كوريا‬٢٠١٨ ‫ جي في عام‬٥ ‫ سوف تبدأ تجربة الـ‬.‫إي‬ ٢٠١٩ ‫ وستتوسع التجربة في‬.‫في خدمة التخزين اإلحتياطي مع هذه السرعة الجنونية‬

2019 and 5G won’t begin to make its way to consumers until 2020.

Yousif AlSaeed Yousif holds a BSc. in Information Technology & Computing Degree and is a Teacher and Software Developer. He loves sharing the latest technology news and gadgets with people.

Yousif believes that behind everything in the tech-world is a great story. He spends most of his time reading technology blogs and self development.

Saad Almseikan A burger lover who works as a Computer Technician during the day. Saad has a curious mind that likes to discover everything new that's related to computers, hardware, gadgets and technology.

You'll most probably find him holding a burger while playing with a new gadget. He is 27 years old, loves Mixed Martial Arts. Music is what keeps him going especially Rock & Roll.

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Apple May Introduce Dual-Lens Camera In The iPhone Rumour has it that Apple has been experimenting with a dual-lens iPhone for the past couple of years. The problem is, there are blurry images when they take photos and they may struggle to find a manufacturer that can build enough of the components they need. The rumours say that Apple have fixed the blurry image problem with software developed by a company bought by Apple for 20 million dollars. The rumours also say they have even found a supplier capable of fulfilling their demands regarding the component needed. Well, these are just rumours but if they’re true, photographers will be thrilled and happy.

Back-Of-Your-Face Recognition - Facebook New Technology We thought face recognition was scary - now we have this! Oh my. Facebook is creating software that recognises other cues and clues about you. Like how you stand, the colour of your hair, what your hair type is, whether you’re bald or not, your posture, your approximate height and your pose. The experimental Facebook algorithm can correctly identify people using these cues. In a test using 40,000 Flickr images, the recognition technology correctly identified people 86% of the time. Well, there goes our plan of hiding our faces and ourselves as well.

Twitch Welcomes YouTubeGaming!

The idea is so simple - share your gameplay with people. Let’s see the statistics. 20 billion minutes watched each month; 11 million videos uploaded every month and 1.5 million broadcasters; that’s the power of Twitch! YouTube (owned by Google) decided to launch as a competitor against Twitch - YouTubeGaming. Google wants its new child to be the biggest community of gamers on the web. Twitch responded on Twitter “Welcome Player 2. Add me on Google+”.

Windows 10 Gets An Official Release Date - July 29th Microsoft has confirmed that its latest operating system will be released this month. Also, it will be free for customers running Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. The return of Start menu and a better integration with mobile and tablet are the keys features. If you own Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, you will see a pop-up in the notification center to get windows 10. Click on it to reserve your free upgrade. The operating system will be released in 190 countries.

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CityPages Fashion Report Julieta Altamiranda Julieta Altamiranda is a talented fashion designer on the rise. She was born and raised in Argentina. During her adolescence she started developing her artistic vision while living in The United States and in the capital of fashion (Italy). Eventually her love for sketching and for creative artistic expressions led her to study a career in fashion in one of the main institutions of her home country. From then on, she has been developing her own collections. Once having moved to Kuwait she has collaborated with one of the main Kuwaiti fashion companies designing several collections. Additionally she has participated in designing competitions where she has been awarded with multiple prizes. Her great devotion for the world of fashion keeps her constantly engaged in exciting new projects. @fashioncookieq8

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t’s that time of the year where we can enjoy the sizzling weather whilst wearing our super splendid summer outfits purchased a few months ago. Since we are big fashion devotees, our lucky eyes get to enjoy in advance the marvelous creations that the most famous fashion designers presented for their 2016 resort collections; and which we will be able to buy within six months, since they work as an inter-season collection. Meanwhile let’s have a look at the predominant trends that we’ll probably rock on our next blazing holiday!

Checkered Monotone check will be one of the main attractions in our closet. A modern version of this old favorite from the movie “Clueless” is a look all of the girls will love rocking everywhere.

Ruffles and frills citypageskuwait.com

A revival of the Spanish flamenco look that can turn your daily outfit into something feminine and also add a touch of girly drama to your look.

All about that lace Dainty, soft, plain or together in all the colors you can imagine.

Lace is here to stay, creating a statement shaped as dresses, blouses or even lining-less skirts. A truly daring look that remains unquestionably sophisticated.

Pretty pleats They are everywhere. There’s something about the creased, texturized fabric that makes us all want to have at least one of these pleated, mysterious, fresh garments.

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GET INSPIRED...

What to wear to a boat gathering There’s nothing more relaxing and exciting than going to the sea. A boat gathering is all that, plus the fact that you might get to hang out with people you like. You’d sure love to impress everyone around you with your super elegant style. So, we’ll show you what the shiny Hollywood stars would sport on a yacht so you can use it as inspiration to create your own look. Hint: light colors are a must!

Kate Hudson Diane Kruger

Oversized sweater + pattern pants=Perfection.

Yep, simple math!

Short culottes, crop top, Panama hat and chunky heel sandals. Simple, classy and cool all in one.

Bella Thorne The beautiful honey-blonde actress looks amazing in an “A” shape dress with a sexy twist on the upper part. We need that dress!

Anja Rubik

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Boyfriend blazer matched with a contrasting oversized dress. You can’t go wrong with that hot combo.

Lupita Nyong’o The landscape seems amazing. But what we can’t get over is that whole flawless outfit.

Perfect white dress and the most stylish shades combined with a simple clutch. It can’t get better than this!

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The great thing about a Style Coach is that it is an easy way to begin making a change; a way that is not too daunting.

People can go out shopping with their Style Coach, have their hair re-styled and colored, have a make-up makeover, buy some exciting and enhancing new clothes and have great fun doing so. They begin to say to themselves, "You know, I'm not as bad as I thought I was. Maybe I can improve in other areas too".

With a Style Coach, people can see instant results. It is positive forward-looking, motivating, energizing and pro-active. Then you are going to say "Yes, I can be the person I want to be".

But my work doesn't stop there. I use the great feeling of empowerment it creates. Momentum and motivation

follow to make even greater changes in other areas of your life. Don't wait to be motivated, take action now and the motivation will follow to maintain and further the results you have already achieved.

The most important thing of all is to take action and that's what a Style Coach is all about. When a client starts living the life they deserve, the life that's more authentic with who they are, this creates a shift.

Remember that when one thing shifts, everything shifts because it is all interrelated. The self-image is no longer fixed because the beliefs are no longer fixed.

People need a special person who has the skills to help them take the action to fix the self-image. This person is the Style Coach. For more details of how to develop your beliefs about your self-image just contact me.

July, 2015

GOLD MASK 24K Wrinkles and Aging Skin When aging, the epidermis gets thinner and the basal layer doesn’t produce enough new cells. Our skin will then lose its elasticity and dehydrate.

The formation of wrinkles will be more accentuated when the skin is thick. Wrinkles will still appear if the skin is think, but in small quantities. The opposite is said for fine skin.

Causes of Wrinkles nThe causes of wrinkles are numerous - age isn’t the sole cause of wrinkles. nSome diseases may induce wrinkles. nSome physical states including over-work, grief and anxiety induce troubles in the general metabolism. nDiet, hormonal and nervous modifications (menopause) can also cause wrinkles. nSmoking, alcohol and stress are well known for aging our skin.

We can’t avoid getting old but we can improve our skin and prevent the aging process.

Treatment in the institute nAnti

wrinkles treatment helps with: rehydration nEpidermis stimulation to produce new cells. nThe regeneration of collagen and elastine. nTissue

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recommend two sessions per week for: peeling for better penetration of the products. nMask application. The plastic mask aim is to tone the muscles and the biologic mask is to tense the tissues. nSoft

Recently we added a new service in our spa – the Gold Mask 24K. This is a specific treatment for senescent skin. This treatment is also recommended for brides-to-be before make up.

GOLD MASK 24K is considered to be as rich as silicium, magnesium and selenium minerals; not to mention Gold Mask 24K is one of the best antioxidant tools.

Aims nRegenerate

the skin cells. modify the texture of the skin. nBrighten the skin. nTighten the pores. nReduce the tiredness of the skin. nBlend the small wrinkles around the lips and the eyes. nPositively

For the best results, we recommend treatment five times, every ten days.

Please do not hesitate to visit our spa where our professionals are ready and waiting to advise you.

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The Difference Between

ARABIC & WESTERN FRAGRANCES

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

The Arabic fragrance industry goes back perhaps thousands of years; they were selling fragrances (frankincense, myrrh and more) before even the Roman Empire. The Western, especially French, fragrances or perfumes are much more recent, only dating back three or four hundred years.

Real French perfumery didn’t start until the late nineteenth century, before that it was simple essences only.

With Arabic fragrances, it is simple accord scent, with superb materials, in oil; Oud and Rose being the most famous but Jasmine, Dark Musk, Sandalwood, Saffron and Ambergris are also popular. It is not only oil fragrances used in the Arabic perfume industry; they also excel at perfuming via smoke, or as we call it, ‘bukhour’, which contains wonderful Ouds and resins. citypageskuwait.com

The Western fragrance industry is mostly based on natural and artificial mixes, where an abstract structure (chypre, fougere, etc) combines with the naturals, giving freshness and richness to the body. The Western fragrances are heavily reliant on chemicals to meet the development of the fashion and the market demand.

Tip: In winter use Arabic fragrance and in summer use a lighter, Western fragrance.

Some types of popular scent: Arabic: Saffron, Oud, Rose, Jasmin French: Vanilla, Civet, Lavender Italian: Herbs, Neroli, Bergamot, Orange British: Conifers, Lavender

July, 2015

Puglia, Italy

Puglia, also known as Apulia, is in the south of Italy; the heel of Italy's boot. The region is comprised of sun-bleached landscapes, silver olive groves, picturesque seascapes, and memorable hilltop and coastal towns. It is a lush, largely flat farming region, skirted by a long coast that alternates between glittering limestone precipices and long sandy beaches.

Where to Stay

Le Grotte de la Civita, Matera

A hotel in a cave! Le Grotte della Civita is a boutique hotel where Philippe Starck bathtubs stand proudly in bare limestone caves, the sparseness of the setting uniquely romantic, artistic and beautiful. The breakfasts are delicious as well, and it's a brilliant spot from which to explore the region.

Masseria Fumarola

The Masseria Fumarola is a farmhouse converted into a beautiful boutique hotel. Every room is unique, the outside space is fantastic, from a drink on the terrace, alfresco eating, to the beautiful pool and the surrounding fields. But most importantly, the food there is divine, from the breakfasts to the best ever antipasti buffet.

Things to do

Grotte di Castellana Palazzo Siena, Minervino di Lecce

Palazzo Siena is a truly hidden gem, new this summer; it's a family-run boutique B&B and a food and design haven. The owner has decorated the hotel in an Italian old-fashioned style with modern accessories. The patio has a beautiful sea water pool. Food includes typical Puglian treats such as Friselle bread with olive oil, oregano and tomatoes.

The Grotte di Castellana is one of the most important attractions of Puglia and natural heritage of inestimable value to Italy. Located at the entrance of the Itria Valley, a few kilometers from charming villages such as Alberobello, Cisternino, Polignano a Mare, the Grotte di Castellana began to form about 90 million years ago and their beauty attracts tourists from all over the world.

Spartan Museum of Taranto - Hypogeum Bellacicco

Located in the ancient area of the city, this museum is the perfect ensemble of history, art and culture that creates a suggestive atmosphere. faithfully restored them.

Where to Dine Locanda Romanelli

Masseria Papaperta

Torre dei Preti, Peschici

This agriturismo is a stunning find, well-priced in comparison with others in the area. Rooms, mostly apartment-style, are in the well-kept grounds and balconies have a view out to the ice-white buildings of Peschici, framed by the blue sky and olive trees.

Half-board is a gastronomic experience, with almost all of the food being locally sourced. Dinner offers a table groaning with fish, meat, pasta and vegetables.

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The Trulli of Alberobello

Alberobello, the city of drystone dwellings known as trulli , is an exceptional example of vernacular architecture. It is one of the best preserved and most homogeneous urban areas of this type in Europe. Its special features, and the fact that the buildings are still occupied, make it unique. It also represents a remarkable survival of prehistoric building techniques.

Bon voyage!

Ristorantino da Fabio

July, 2015

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Diane El Zein Diane El Zein knows all about style. The creative Lebanese turned her love of shopping into a successful career in fashion and now boasts her own brand. Learn what inspired her and to what she attributes her success.

July, 2015

Tell us a little about yourself.

I am the owner and creative director of Dee_theBrand and I also have two stores, Dee couture and LaRish Boutique.

What is your background in terms of education and career?

I studied fashion design and decided to continue working and make my own brand.

What inspired you to start Dee Couture?

I really love shopping and have always wanted to become a stylist, so this helped me open Dee Couture.

What was the most difficult aspect of opening your boutiques?

It was hard for me manage my time, especially for my kids, because I had to travel a lot and take care of the business and my kids at the same time.

What do you love most about having your own boutique?

I love that I can express myself and my own style and spread my style to different people.

How do you find the pieces for your boutique?

I travel to different countries and collect pieces of different designers and styles.

How would you describe your boutique in exactly three adjectives?

My boutique is creative, unique and trendy.

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What skills are required to succeed as a fashion entrepreneur?

In order to be a fashion entrepreneur, you should be creative, smart, hardworking and always up to date with different trends.

How would you describe your personal style?

My personal style is elegant, fancy, classic and feminine.

Who or what influences your style?

I personally admire Kim Kardashian’s style. She was one of the people who influenced my style.

What trend sells best at your boutiques?

The casual trend.

What are your future plans?

To succeed at my work and to develop my brand.

What are your three favorite things in your stores right now?

Haya_awad_fashionattack shirts, LinaBrax clutch and the short classy black dress from my own brand Dee_theBrand.

Do you have a message for us at CityPages magazine?

My message is that you should always work hard to reach your goals in life and never let anything come in your way and stop you in order to succeed.

July, 2015

LIST

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Baume & Mercier Capeland Shelby® Cobra Collection: Limited Edition

BOLT-68 FALCON WATCH FROM BOMBERG

BOMBERG designed BOLT-68 FALCON with one thing in mind: to hunt. Different than other watches, BOLT-68 FALCON is bold and rich in history.

ONTIME Launches New Gents Collection of the Italian Fashion-lifestyle brand, DICI MILANO

OMEGA'S SEAMASTER 300 – REIMAGINED AND REVOLUTIONIZED

George Clooney brings vintage OMEGA style to Tomorrowland Reverso Capturing your magic moments

July, 2015

Karen Millen Eid Collection

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BANANA REPUBLIC TAKES YOU ON A MODERN JOURNEY INTO SUMMER IN� SPIRED BY AN OPEN ROAD TRIP

VERTU SIGNATURE FOR BENTLEY

CELEBRATE RAMADAN WITH NEW LOOK

July, 2015

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Casablanca Cool Conjure up a modern, magically moody Moroccan ambience with a little help from THE One’s summer collection. Capture this bold bohemian living room look by blending a mix of contemporary Moroccan influences, damask wallpaper, artisan elements and animal prints with a colour palette of black, white, green, brown and mustard.

Start by creating a striking centrepiece for the room by hanging a trio of traditional punched nickel lanterns over a grouping of contemporary coffee and side tables in beaten nickel. Contrast all this ‘heavy metal’ with soft and sumptuous seating in the form of a pair of dark green velvet sofas, a supple brown leather armchair and an animal print chair, flanked by monochrome boneinlay side tables to solidify the Moroccan feel. Next, accessorise with pieces that speak of craftsmanship, like hand-beaded and embroidered cushion covers, a pair of framed silver and turquoise handmade necklaces and a mirror with a hand-worked frame. Complete the look with silvered glass-based table lamps and bring it all to life with some greenery. Here’s looking at you kid…

Ramadan Inspired Styles for your Home Now Available at Home Centre

July, 2015

At The French National Day Celebration Event

From The MB Club Kuwait Solidarity Event To The Martyrs Of Imam Sadiq Mosque

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At The Official Premiere Of Kuwait Through Your Eyes (P-II) Hosted By QCPTV

At The Annual Staff Geraish Breakfast of Noor and New Noor Clinic

July, 2015

From The Official Launch Of Chef's Stations Event

At The INC Technologies 4th Annual Ramadan Futoor

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ADOPT A STREET PRINCESS @ADOPT_A_STREET_PRINCESS

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Big step for Adopt a Street Princess! In June 2015 we opened a private shelter for the poor dogs of Kuwait that need help; street dogs and dogs that people can’t have any longer.

These dogs have no other chance and nowhere to go; they may be old or injured. We started in June 2015 with 20 dogs moving in. But we are not finished yet! We are building big new dog boxes for many more dogs. To do this, we need your help and support to finish the new dog homes faster.

For this reason, instead of showing you 3 dogs in this month’s CityPages, I want to show you the growth of the shelter; and I want to invite you to come and visit the shelter at the weekend to see all the dogs and puppies we have. Hopefully, you can choose your new best friend!

Please contact Nathalie by Whatsapp on 69983197 to arrange a visit and obtain directions.

Thank you for your support.

July, 2015

Dasman Diabetes Institute Organizes a National Workshop on Gestational Diabetes

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Etihad Airways Recognises Kuwait’s Top Travel Agencies

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, recently hosted an award ceremony to thank and honour the top performing travel agents in Kuwait.

A special award went to the first agency to sell ‘The Residence™ by Etihad’ in Kuwait. More than 20 awards were also presented to winners in Gold, Silver, Bronze and Remarkable growth categories.

The ceremony was attended by His Excellency Rahma Al Zaabi, the UAE Ambassador to Kuwait and held in May at the JW Marriott hotel in Kuwait City.

Nabil Matarweh, General Manager of Etihad Airways in Kuwait, said: “Our agency partners have performed extremely well, especially when promoting the new Etihad Airways cabins and product including The Residence.

“We’re delighted to honour these partners on this occasion and look ahead to another successful 12 months in Kuwait.”

The Etihad Airways’ A380 premium cabins offer unprecedented levels of luxury, space and privacy. The upper deck of the A380 is allocated for the premium cabins which include The Residence, First Apartments, and Business Studios. The lower deck has the Economy SmartSeat with the innovative wing headrest on each seat.

The Abu Dhabi based airline operates five daily flights between Kuwait and Abu Dhabi with convenient connections onwards to more than 100 destinations around the world.

This year, Etihad Airways has launched several new destinations from its Abu Dhabi hub in 2015 including Kolkata, Madrid, Entebbe, Edinburgh and Hong Kong.

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A National Workshop on Gestational Diabetes organized by the Dasman Diabetes Institute, which was founded by Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health has called for more attention to be given to the problem of gestational diabetes in Kuwait. The workshop brought together over thirty clinical experts and research scientists in the area of diabetes, obstetrics, pediatrics and epidemiology to review the global evolution of gestational diabetes and its implications in Kuwait.

The experts concluded that gestational diabetes is assuming epidemic proportions everywhere and they agreed that unless urgent action is taken to stem the problem in Kuwait much of the progress that has been previously achieved in the area of maternal and child health could be seriously set back by gestational diabetes. In Kuwait as many as 15% of all pregnancies are already being affected by gestational diabetes.

This is a significantly higher proportion than in Europe or North America where gestational diabetes is also a problem.

Gestational diabetes is a temporary condition that some women develop during pregnancy and which goes into remission after delivery.

During the pregnancy, however, gestational diabetes affects the development of the fetus, can cause some malformation and make labor and delivery more complicated. Over the longer term, gestational diabetes can go on to place the mother at a higher than average risk of developing type 2 diabetes and it can also place the young child at greater risk of early onset of obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular illness. Fortunately, much can be done to prevent gestational diabetes by ensuring that pregnant women maintain normal body weight before pregnancy and eat a healthy diet and maintain regular exercise during their pregnancy. Even if the mother does develop gestational diabetes it can be very effectively managed if it is diagnosed early and followed by comprehensive antenatal care. Early diagnosis of gestational diabetes also gives time for the mother and the healthcare team to prepare for any possible complications at the time of labor and delivery.

In view of the urgency and growing nature of the problem in Kuwait, the workshop participants called for a review and updating of Kuwait’s national policy and guidelines on gestational diabetes to incorporate newest scientific knowledge. They also called for more rigorous advocacy of the policy and guidelines so that all relevant healthcare staff involved in maternal and newborn healthcare are aware of them and adhere to them. The Dasman Diabetes Institute was asked to coordinate these efforts and work with the Ministry of Health in developing a national training program designed to bring healthcare staff up to date with new information and techniques on the management of gestational diabetes.

For the third consecutive period: Burgan Bank recertified with ISO 9001:2008

Burgan Bank announced that is has been successfully re-certified with the prestigious ISO 9001:2008, for the third consecutive period.

The bank received the certification after the successful completion of the recertification audit of all its departments by Bureau Veritas, a global leader in Testing, Inspecting and Certification (TIC). The bank’s recognition demonstrates its commitment to applying the highest quality control measures across its operations.

The ISO 9001:2008 certificate is an international standard related to quality management systems, applicable to any organization from all types of business sectors and activities, and is based on eight quality management principles, including customer focus, leadership, involvement of people, process approach, system approach to management, continual improvement, fact based decision-making and mutually beneficial supplier relationships. The recertification attests the bank’s effective processes and controls along with its ongoing maintenance of quality management systems and superior quality in monitoring.

Huda Fahad Al Shemmari, Burgan Bank’s Head of Operations Strategic Development Group said: “We are proud to be certified again the ‘ISO 9001’ certificate for the third time in a row.

The ISO certification is an acknowledgement of our well defined policies and procedures streamlined to meet the bank’s overall business objectives and functions in accordance to worldwide criteria. Today’s announcement drives us to continue our journey of providing best-in-class banking services.”

Burgan Bank’s achievement of the ISO 9001:2008 certificate this year further builds on its string of accolades, and is a clear indication of its constant perusal of excellence through embracing international quality standards, a step that marks its strong position across the banking sector.

For more information, customers can visit the bank’s website on www.burgan.com.

‫مطعم "زوارة" رسم البسمة‬ Al-Sayer Medical Co: ‫على وجوه األطفال وشاركهم‬ Holds Grand Opening ‫فرحة القرقيعان‬

Ceremony For Al-Sayer LifeCare

Asha’s Spoons celebrates 5 years of great food

Alghanim Industries donates $100, 000 to support fight against drug addiction in Lebanon

Al Sayer Medical Company, one of the Al Sayer Group Holding Companies inaugraated “AlSayer LifeCare” their first healthcare retail outlet.

The opening event was attended by Mr. Mubarak Naser Al-Sayer CEO along with Mr. Paul Reynolds COO, Dr. Hossam Afify General Manager of Al Sayer Medical Company, senior managers from other business units of the Group, dignitaries from Kuwait medical sector and distinguished members from the press and media.

MISSION: Al-Sayer LifeCare aims to provide you with world class solutions that focus on innovation, functionality and value to incorporate a healthy life style, improve the quality of life and to promote independency for a productive community.

WORLD CLASS Solutions: ‫في إطار مسؤوليتهم االجتماعية جتاه دولة الكويت‬ At the LifeCare showroom customers will ‫والتأكيد على أهمية احلفاظ على املوروث الشعبي‬ find effective solutions to meet the medical ‫ وإميانا ً منهم بأن‬،‫والعادات والتقاليد الكويتية اجلميلة‬ needs through products that taking care of the ‫املسؤولية االجتماعية جزء ال يتجزأ من العمل االقتصادي‬ person since birth & to make sure growing – ‫للدولة نظم مطعم "زوارة" الكائن في األفنيوز مول‬ healthy through several products from globally ‫السوق احتفالية القرقيعان وذلك لرسم البسمة على‬ renowned brands as the following categories ‫وجوه األطفال وإدخال الفرحة والسرور إلى قلبوهم في‬

‫مثل هذه املناسبة التراثية التي ينتظرها الكبير قبل‬ • Wheelchairs ‫ كان‬.‫الصغير من عام لعام حيث فرحة الهدايا واأللعاب‬ • Pediatric rehabilitations ‫في استقبال احلضور فريق عمل املطعم كامال وفريق‬ • Patient walking aid & standing assist ‫التسويق بالشركة الذين رحبوا بكل من لبوا الدعوة‬ • Medical furniture ‫ التي حضرها‬،‫وجاءوا للمشاركة في هذه األمسية املميزة‬ • Respiratory ‫الكثير من الشخصيات االجتماعية البارزة وأسرهم‬ • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitations ‫باإلضافة إلى نخبة من املدونات على مواقع التواصل‬ • Bathroom & safety ‫االجتماعي ومنهم مرمر وفي فيو بخالف الصحافة‬ • positioning .‫ووسائل اإلعالم اخملتلفة‬ • sport injuries & orthopedics ‫والفقرات‬ ‫األنشطة‬ ‫من‬ ‫العديد‬ ‫شهد حفل القرقيعان‬ • Diagnostic & evaluation ‫الترفيهية حيث استمتع األطفال بجو من املرح بني‬ •Patient transfer assist & ‫اجلوائز‬ ‫وتوزيع‬ ‫والصغار‬ ‫للكبار‬ ‫املسابقات املتنوعة‬ modifications ‫ باإلضافة إلى فقرة الساحر اخلاصة‬،‫والقرقيعان والهدايا‬ • Consumables ‫كل ذلك في أجواء تراثية تخللها الكثير من أغاني‬ • Diabetic care ‫القرقيعان اجلميلة التي يشتاق إليها األطفال من عام‬ • First Aid & emergency ‫ حيث حفل البرنامج الترفيهي الذي اتسع ألكثر‬،‫لعام‬ • Foot care ‫ طفل وأسرهم بالكثير من الفعاليات واألنشطة‬150 ‫من‬ • Personal Hygiene .‫التي أسعدت اجلميع‬ • Wound care

Alghanim Industries, one of the region’s largest private companies, today announced a donation of KD30,000 (US$100,000) towards the setting up of a permanent rehabilitation centre in Saida, Lebanon, to assist in the treatment of people with drug addiction.

The new center, which has been commissioned following a donation of KD330,000 (US$1.1 million) from the Arab Fund for Economic Development, will be run by the Lebanese Civil Council Against Addiction.

It will be a base from which 123 addicts from different age groups and backgrounds, including a number of refugees from Syria, can embark on rehabilitation programmes to assist them away from their addiction.

Kutayba Y. Alghanim, Chairman of Alghanim Industries, said: “In the Arab world where youth unemployment reaches 25%, drug addiction is a scourge which modern society cannot afford to ignore. It ruins the lives of the people who are addicted, and it affects the lives of families and loved ones. We need to give our young people the best chance possible to thrive and if they fall into the abyss of drug misuse and addiction we need to ensure that there is support to help them out.

The donation is part of Alghanim Industries’ Corporate Social Responsibility programme which pays attention to the youth. It continues the longstanding close relationship of support and partnership between Kuwait and Lebanon on both government and business levels.

Asha’s at Spoons, Mahboula, is celebrating five years of serving its customers the finest contemporary Indian cuisine, making it one of the most successful Indian restaurants in Kuwait.

Today, Asha’s is a name that is synonymous with great food quality and great service. Its vibrant blend of contemporary Indian cuisine with rich ambience assures its customers a unique 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 five years. The restaurant remains as popular today as it was on the day its doors first opened.

Asha Bhosle, the legendary Indian singer and founder of Asha’s, said: “I am thrilled to be celebrating the five-year anniversary of Asha’s at Spoons. I have always been overwhelmed by the positive response our menu has received.

Residents of Kuwait really understand global food and we are delighted to serve them India’s finest cuisine.”

With a wide array of mouth-watering choices on the menu, guests are truly spoilt for choice at Asha’s. Asha Bhosle has contributed to the menu with a select choice of her own recipes, and be it the mocktails, the starters or the main courses, every item is created using only the freshest of ingredients.

In addition to the restaurant in Spoons, Asha’s operates at two other locations: 1st Avenue The Avenues and Marina Crescent.

July, 2015

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Global fashion legends to headline 3rd Vogue Fashion Dubai Experience at The Dubai Mall from October 29 to 30 KidZania launches the KZ GameZ as part of 2nd anniversary celebrations Enjoy up to 10% Discounts on Emirates Airlines Exclusively With Gulf Bank’s Credit Cards

Twelve flights a day, numerous options Travel to Dubai and beyond with flydubai

With a focus on offering Kuwait travellers greater summer destination choices and flying options, flydubai provides an ideal opportunity to discover the world. Passengers have the chance to experience new adventures through convenience, reliability, and comfort along with excellent onboard experiences. flydubai has gone the extra mile with its rapidly expanding international network covering the Middle East, GCC, Africa, Central Asia, Europe, and the Indian Subcontinent. The carrier now serves more than 90 destinations in 45 countries.

And now, with flydubai’s new business class service with full-range and all-inclusive facilities, lounges, and inflight-entertainment, passengers can choose an even more comfortable and personal flying experience.

During the summer, flydubai gives Kuwait holidaymakers a world of opportunities with several destinations that are just within their reach.

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The world’s who’s who of fashion will once again descend on Dubai for what will be a spectacular celebration of fashion and emerging designer talent at the third edition of Vogue Fashion Dubai Experience, the largest of its kind fashion event in the Middle East, to be held at The Dubai Mall.

The flagship fashion event of Emaar Properties, organised in partnership with Vogue Italia, Vogue Fashion Dubai Experience continues to position the city in the premier league of global fashion destinations. Held over two days, October 29 and 30, 2015, the event is organised with the support of Dubai Design & Fashion Council, which was established to continue to strategically develop and position Dubai as a world-leading and credible fashion destination.

The third edition of Vogue Fashion Dubai Experience will again host an exclusive Designers Showcase organised by The Dubai Mall, BySymphony.com and Vogue Italia, to identify the next generation of fashion creative talent.

This year, Vogue Fashion Dubai Experience will also present the first edition of ‘Who Is On Next Dubai,’ a scouting contest open to all fashion designers from the Middle East, Asia and Africa. The contest is divided in three categories - womenswear, menswear and accessories – with the winners from each category chosen from a globally renowned committee. The finalists will have the opportunity to win prizes in 2016 including a fashion show in Pitti Uomo in Florence, Altaroma in Rome, invitation to thevoguetalentscorner.com during Milan Fashion Week, and to retail in a temporary store in The Dubai Mall and on Yoox Premium e-commerce platform. Some of the key committee names from across the fashion industry will include: Carlo Capasa, Raffaello Napoleone, Silvia Venturini Fendi, Franca Sozzani, Federico Marchetti, Salama Alabbar, Christopher Bailey, Christian Louboutin, Nez Gebreel, Noura Binzagr, Naomi Campbell, Godfrey Deeny, Seda Domaniç, Hanneli Rupert, Priya Tanna and Ritu Upadhyay.

It is all about fun and games! KidZania Kuwait has launched its most anticipated program for the season - the KZ GameZ, which gives kids the opportunity to compete in a series of challenging and fun games and make it to the top of the scoreboard to win exciting prizes.

The KZ GameZ features a combination of fun and educational challenges to test and hone kids’ intellectual, physical and social skills including coordination, balance and persistence.

From speed stacking, naming the capitals of the world, to the loudest shout, it is fun on the go for kids at the KZ GameZ. The six-week event kicked off on June 7 and will continue till July 18. Launched as part of KidZania’s second anniversary celebrations, the program features six exciting challenges every week. Winners with highest overall scores after each challenge will be given special prizes which range from winners’ certificates, entry tickets to KidZania, kidZos, KidZania’s official currency; and goody bags from KidZania’s National Store.

Gulf Bank has announced the launch of an exceptional and exclusive offer for its Credit Cardholders in cooperation with Emirates Airlines, presenting customers with up to 10% discounts when booking their flights on Emirates Airlines.

This offer is valid until 30 September 2015 for any Emirates Airlines tickets purchased from 15 May until 15 August 2015. To take advantage of this exciting new offer, Gulf Bank customers must use their Credit Cards when purchasing their Emirates Airline ticket to any destination online by applying the unique promotional code ‘KWGULFB’ to enjoy up to 10% discount.

As the summer season approaches and more people are looking for travelling abroad, Gulf Bank seeks to offer its customers an exceptional range of promotions that meet their needs, in addition to presenting them with one of the widest selections of financial products and banking services currently available in Kuwait.

To find out more about Gulf Bank’s promotions and offers, customers can visit one of Gulf Bank’s 58 branches; contact the Customer Contact Center on 1805805, or log on to the Bank’s bilingual website at www.e-gulfbank. com.

July, 2015

FROM THE PRESS

Palm Beach Hotel & Resort's fascinating Ramadan night

Tetley Tea Launches Exciting New Blends for Tea Lovers across Kuwait

Quench your thirst this summer with Starbucks Lacoste Event

Lacoste Boutique in First Avenues hosted an in store event inviting customers with their families to enjoy fun activities and pictures with the Lacoste props as a souvenir. Lacoste organized a competition for the most creative picture to be posted on Instagram with the hashtag #LacosteKuwait #spotthecroc @Lacoste.

The colorful collection was presented to the customers while they enjoyed crocodile cookies and vibrant green refreshments.

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With the scorching summer upon us, Starbucks is welcoming back the Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino - an all-time summer favorite. The Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino is a creamy iced frappĂŠ classic that combines chocolate, milk and cookies to give you the perfect respite from the blazing sun.

For those of you who prefer a fruity beverage, you can enjoy either the new Mango Passion Fruit Juice Blend or the new Mixed Berry Juice Blend, both made with the freshest, locallysourced ingredients. These drinks are bound to revitalize your taste buds and quench your thirst with their natural fruity flavours.

On the anvil of Ramadan and in an upscale oriental evening, Palm Beach Hotel & Resort invited Press and Media representatives to celebrate the Holy Month.

Rabih Al Sukhon, General Manager, Palm Beach Hotel & resort, extended invitation to a host of leading dignitaries, press and media representatives to attend the hotel's annual Ghabqa and celebrate " Ramadan Palm Nights " featured with rich Arabic heritage and hospitality in the Palm's Andalusian luxury tent.

Mr Rabih Al Sukhon accompanied by the hotel's executives and administrative team welcomed the guests expressing his pleasure to meet them on this special evening, wishing them a blessed Ramadan. Mr Al Sukhon extended his appreciation thanking the press for their support in promoting all the hotel's activities and events. On the other hand, Mr. Alsukhon briefly mentioned the major extension and refurbishment currently going on, which is includes the hotel rooms, Health club, Spa, additional to the meeting and conference rooms, in order to fulfill the high demand of our guests.

The aforesaid extension reflects the effective role and efforts approached by the owning company, represented on the Managing Director Eng. Ghosson Al Khaled, who are always keen to present whatever possible to ensure the highest hospitality experience for the hotel guests.

The Ghabqa was distinguished with a variety of entertainment and activities including gifts, oriental music and a raffle draw on valuable prizes, not to mention the lavish buffet rich in specialty dishes, live cooking stations, as well as Ramadan beverages and sweets.

Winding up this unique occasion, Ahmed Al Dakroury, Sales & Marketing Manager, thanked the guests stressing that their presence has made the evening a truly great Ramadan night to remember!

Tetley, the 2nd biggest tea brand globally and Great Britain’s favorite tea, announced today the launch of its all new products across Kuwait.

The company offers tea lovers four new and different blends; Black tea with Mint, Black Decaf, Black mixed with Green and the all new rebranded; Tetley Golden.

Tetley Tea has a rich heritage that dates back to England in 1837 and has been the pioneer of the tea industry for over a century. This international tea company focuses on driving a superior and unique customer experience, ensuring a distinctive and consistent taste, through its professionally trained taste experts.

Accordingly, each blend offers a unique flavor, catering to the different tastes and preferences available across the market.

Tetley presents Tetley Golden black tea, everyday luxury from Tetley. Tetley Golden is a high quality tea blend with Ceylon and other orthodox teas that offers a smooth rounded taste and a bright golden brew. The result is an aromatic black tea with a lovely rounded flavor that leaves a fresh after taste.

For Tetley Black Tea with Mint, its experts mixed the ever popular Tetley Strong Black Tea with natural mint flavor, creating a convenient and delicious product for the many tea drinkers in Kuwait who like to add mint to their tea.

KIDS PAGES MENTAL MATHS TEST

SUDOKU

1.Multiply eleven by six.

2.What must be added to seventy-two to make one hundred?

3.Round six hundred and fifty to the nearest hundred.

4.Write two factors of ten.

5.What is the total of two hundred and twenty-six and fiftythree?

6.What number is one hundred and ten more than three hundred and forty-two?

7.Which units would you use to measure how much water a bottle could hold?

8.Multiply twenty-five by six.

9.How many equal sides has an isosceles triangle?

10.What is three hundred grams less than one kilogram?

3.I cannot hear or even see, but sense light and sounds there may be. Sometimes I end up on the hook, or even deep into a book.

What am I? 4. A thief enters a shop and threatens the clerk, forcing him to open the safe. The clerk says, "The code for the safe is different every day, and if you hurt me you'll never get the code". But the thief manages to guess the code on his own. How did he do it?

5.How can "L" be greater in size than "XL"?

1 . H P YA P 2 . AY R D F I 3 . B R E O T C O 4 . M A E R T S 5 . I I W K 6 . I L N R E B 7 . N N E I 8 . T R A S T 9 . A K E S T 1 0 . T S E L I N 1 1 . H E R E P S 1 2 . K N L A B E T

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2.There is an ancient invention still used in some parts of the world today that allows people to see through walls. What is it?

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1. HAPPY, 2. FRIDAY, 3. OCTOBER, 4. STREAM, 5. KIWI, 6. BERLIN, 7. NINE, 8. START, 9. STEAK, 10. LISTEN, 11. SPHERE, 12. BLANKET

1.66, 2. 28, 3. 700, 4. Any 2 from 1, 10, 2, 5, 5. 279, 6. 452, 7.

Liters or milliliters, 8. 150, 9. 2, 10. 700g

1.How do you make the number one disappear by adding to it?

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code is "different." The clerk told him this, 5. Roman Numerals

ANSWERS: 1. Add the letter 'G' and it's 'Gone', 2. A window, 3. A worm, 4. The

HOMEWORK FOR GROWN UPS EVERYTHING YOU LEARNED AT SCHOOL... BUT CAN YOU REMEMBER? General Knowledge Quiz 1. Which one of these is a chemical element: Water; Aluminium/aluminum; Brass; Bronze; Salt; or Vinegar?

2.Breathe-Relax-Aim-Sight-Squeeze refers to the essential process for effective: Rifleshooting; Insect photography; Hand-bucket cow milking; or Cake decorating?

Test Your Vocabulary But through the darkness that enveloped him he heard another metallic click, and knew that the cage door had clicked shut and not open.

In this sentence, enveloped means: 1. enclosed 2. encouraged 3. engaged 4. enticed

3.The splanchnocranium refers to the bones of which defining part of the human body?

6.Trim and Balance refer to front/rear and left/right loading bias in: Hot-air ballooning; Sailing; HVG transportation; or Supermarket trolley testing?

7.Camel spin, Mohawk turn, Twizzle and Walley jump are: BMX bike tricks; Ice figure-skating moves; British parliamentary procedure slang; or Children's books by JK Rowling under the pen-name of Elizabeth Queen?

ANSWER: 1.In this question, envelop is a verb that means to enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering.

When something envelops you, it wraps around you. The Snuggie Blanket is so popular because it envelops your body, leaving only your head uncovered. Sure, it looks dorky, but it keeps you extra warm.

5.Mnemosyne (pronounced 'nemmoseeny') is the Greek goddess Mother of the Muses and also goddess of: Communication; Memory; Geometry; or Blasphemy?

You probably noticed that envelop looks just like the noun envelope, minus that last letter "e", and that's an easy way to help you remember its meaning, too. Picture what an envelope does — it seals a letter completely inside, or envelops it. Envelop can also be used in a symbolic way, to describe something that consumes or occupies your mind. If the pretty girl you just met starts to envelop your thoughts, your work will suffer because you can't concentrate. Envelop comes from the late 14c. word envolupen, meaning "be involved in."

4.The grammatical term for a word which joins two independent clauses is a: Conjunction; Punctuation; Preposition; or Expletive?

8.What is the traditional UK-English correct spelling in: "A driving (licence or license) is proof of being (licenced or licensed) to drive"?

9.In maths, the single digits within every 'product' (answer) of which single number's 'times-table' (up to 10x) helpfully also add up to the number itself: 5; 7; 8; or 9? (ie the digits in the answers of this particular number's 'times-table' always add up to the number that is subject to the times-table) 10.Which city, mythically founded by a twin saved by a she-wolf, was built on the seven hills, east of the River Tiber called Aventine, Caelian, Capitoline, Esquiline, Palatine, Quirinal and Viminal?

11.Permian, Eocene, Silurian, and Pleistocine are: Apples; Geological periods; Dr Who monsters; or Code names for children's toy inventions?

12.What expression meaning 'ok' or 'all well', and a David Bowie album, derives partly from Dutch 'honk' for home or base?

13.Humus refers to the component in soil (earth) that is: Mineral salts; Water; Sand; or Decomposed organic matter?

Guess The Number • The number is greater than 7 x 7.

• The number is less than 8 x 12.

• The tens digit is greater than the units digit.

• The units digit is even.

• The sum of the digits is twelve.

What is the number?

14.What travels at 299,792,458 metres per second: Light; Sound; Earth through space; or Human sneeze particles?

ANSWERS:84

15.Match these four (of the seven) ancient wonders of the world to their locations: Pyramids, Colossus, Hanging Gardens, Pharos Lighthouse - at/of - Babylon, Egypt, Alexandria, Rhodes?

17.Ionian, Dorian, Lydian, Mixolydian, and Aeolian are: Car tyre/tire profiles; Musical scales; Types of zip-fasteners; or Rapper Kanye West's children?

18.Which religion has ten states of the mind including Neutrality, Rapture, Realization and Bodhisattva?

19.Shi Go Roko ('she go rocko') is 'four five six' in: Russian; Japanese; Turkish; or Tolkien’s Middle-earth (Hobbit etc)?

20.What is three-eights (3/8) divided by nine-elevenths (9/11)?

ANSWERS: 1. Aluminium/aluminum, 2. Rifle-shooting, 3. Face, 4. Conjunction (such as 'and' and 'but') (or front of the skull, or facial skeleton, or viscerocranium, or equivalent), 5. Memory (related to the word mnemonic, a memory aid, and Greek mnemon, 'nemon', meaning mindful), 6. Sailing, 7. Ice figure-skating moves, 8. licence is proof of being licensed to drive. (This general rule of C for noun and S for verb traditionally applies to words offering similar option, eg, advice/advise, practice/practise, etc, although in modern and US-English language some flexibility applies, and progressively in UK-English too, although 'advice' [noun] and 'advise' [verb] remain distinctly exclusive everywhere as at early 21stC, despite common error - words such as device and devise are less prone to error, and help remind us of the rule for more confusing examples), 9. 9 (eg 3x9=27 and 2+7=9, 6x9=54 and 5+4=9, 8x9=72 and 7+2=9; sorry, this is a tricky question to word properly.. but it's such a good maths aid that it's worth sharing), 10. Rome (after Romulus, twin of Remus in Roman mythology), 11. Geological periods, 12. Hunky-dory (the 'dory' part is a mystery..), 13. Decomposed organic matter (humus is Latin for soil), 14.

Light(light's velocity in a vaccuum, technically), 15. Pyramids of Egypt, Colossus of Rhodes, Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Pharos Lighthouse of Alexandria, 16. Moggie (a cat, originally from 'Maggie', according to the Oxford English Dictionary), 17. Musical scales, 18. Buddhism, 19.

Japanese, 20. Thirty-three seventy-seconds (or 33/72 or roughly0.45333 in decimals - to divide a fraction by a fraction, invert the second fraction [turn it upside-down] and multiply top x top, and bottom x bottom, to produce the new fraction answer, thus 3x11=33 on the top and 9x8=72 on the bottom)

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JUMBLED WORDS O A K A L P I T O L C H U R G O W R A M O R F O T Y N I ANSWERS: KOALA, PILOT, GROUCH, MARROW, NOTIFY

16.What informal term for a common type of pet derives from the name Margaret?

JULY HOROSCOPES A stern Capricorn Full Moon on July 1 urges you release what's no longer of value in anticipation of Venus, star of dollars and cents, turning retrograde and possibly delaying professional rewards. Every positive step you take before this will help avert a problem. It's impossible to know what to expect, as a retrograde usually works like a revolving door. It could bring that raise or special person you desire - or the opposite. Highlight the Scorpio Quarter Moon on July 24 as a crossroads in this month of surprises. July 31 holds the added magic of a second Full Moon, which could bring a wild or innovative surprise.

ARIES

(March 21 - April 19)

The July 1 Full Moon might make you feel less secure at work, but you won't let it show. It's easy to overreact to a threat that isn't there.

Reward yourself at home with some extra fun. Is there something new you'd like to work on? Use the July 15 New Moon to pamper that desire and see what great things you can finish. Be inspiring and impress friends and family. Friends want you to party under the July 31 Full Moon. If you don't feel like it, that's fine. You have plenty of fun stuff to do at home.

TAURUS

(April 20 - May 20)

An offer of a trip or great chance to learn (or teach) on a big scale might come your way with the July 1 Full Moon. People admire you, especially long-time and childhood friends. You know to skip anything reckless or unaffordable. You could get dropped into the role of teacher or mentor again around the July 15 New Moon. Be confident and energetic and show your stuff. You have a lot of experience. The extra Full Moon, on July 31, lights up your work world and gives you a better look at office situations that have been obscured for a while.

GEMINI

(May 21 - June 20)

Money - or ideas and the promise of partnerships for better income could roll in with the July 1 Full Moon. If you feel skeptical or hesitant to believe everything you hear or read, it's only wise. Everybody may come to you for help midmonth as the July 15 New Moon makes you the go-to person. Help out as you can and enjoy the momentary fame. Think a little bigger and grander with the second Full Moon of the month, on July 31. Friends and co-workers could inspire, though you might not want to do anything new right away.

CANCER

(June 21 - July 22)

Everyone and everything may look wonderful in the first week, as the July 1 Full Moon pours love into your life. The only possible risk is coming on too strong or too fast. The July 15 New Moon draws a lot of people into your life, though you may feel unsure about most of them. That's OK. You don't have to be everyone's new best friend.

Enjoy the popularity and social power. Under the July 31 Full Moon, a "blue moon," you may have an easier time psyching out people and reading their true intentions. This won't last long.

LEO

SAGITTARIUS

(July 23 - August 22)

Stay healthy, eat well, get enough rest, and don't skip that exercise under the July 1 Full Moon. Feel great, but don't make a big deal out of it. Your daily routine could heat up - in all good ways - with the July 15 New Moon. Have more than enough energy to deal with anything and everything, and get a lot of satisfaction and admiration for all you do. A calm, cool, attractive new love may find you around the month's second Full Moon, on July 31. At least make sure you have a good conversation.

(November 22 - December 21)

A money concern in the first week might push some buttons, but the July 1 Full Moon makes plenty of advice, resources, and people available to you. You're fine, really. Be calm and take care of things easily. Around the July 15 New Moon you may find that luxury and comfort don't have to be expensive. You know what makes you happy and how much money you need to get there. Someone may surprise you by being a brilliant example. The July 31 Full Moon (a "blue moon") is a good time to listen to what friends and family say.

VIRGO

CAPRICORN

(August 23 - September 22)

Doubts and insecurities could slow you down under the July 1 Full Moon. Don't try to judge yourself. Friends want to encourage you.

Listen to them for now. The July 15 New Moon could start you down a long road of fun, games, and creativity. If you think you aren't the creative type, think again. Better yet, don't think - just jump in and start having fun. Ignore all self-criticism for now and be willing to surprise yourself. Be systematic at home at the end of the month with the July 31 Full Moon. Why make needless extra work for yourself?

(December 22 - January 19)

Love is going to find you early this month under the July 1 Full Moon.

Be confident and sure of yourself if your partner or new love is more eager than you are. Listen to your heart. All thoughts of failure or negative consequences will vaporize under the July 15 New Moon. Confidence and competence are at an all-time high, so see how much you can accomplish, feel self-satisfied, and don't look back. Be very careful and wise with money at the second Full Moon, on July 31. Be happily anxiety free and make decisions calmly and clearly.

LIBRA

AQUARIUS

(September 23 - October 22)

The workplace could be hectic with the July 1 Full Moon, but your attention may be on some matter at home. A family member cares more for you than you think. If nerves get stretched, pour that nervous energy into your work. Family and home gain importance with the July 15 New Moon. Few things will give you more pleasure than quality time at home. You may have things you want to do around the month's second Full Moon, on July 31. If an intellectually fun social invitation distracts you, forgive yourself and go.

(January 20 - February 18)

A too-hectic social life could stress you early in the month, with the July 1 Full Moon. Schedule only what's fun for you. Too many impulsive invitations could cost too much time or money. The July 15 New Moon is busy, but it isn't as busy as your private thoughts and plans.

Save time for yourself and maybe start something powerful and big that excites your passions. Confide in a trusted few. You own the second Full Moon, on July 31. Let others do most of the talking and get most of the spotlight. You have your own things going.

SCORPIO

PISCES

(October 23 - November 21)

Friends might surprise or upset you in the first week, but it won't last long with the July 1 Full Moon. Accept apologies and carry on.

No harm was meant. As the July 15 New Moon approaches, you may want to do everything with everyone. People may have trouble keeping up with you unless you get focused. You need to do what attracts you, though. Just be good to your physical and financial health.

At the second Full Moon, on July 31, something at work may interest you more, but any extra time spent at home will be time well spent.

(February 19 - March 20)

Nerves could get tested at work when you imagine or exaggerate a possible problem. Take a deep breath and act confidently. You know what you do well. Step out in a big way socially at the July 15 New Moon. Feel like royalty and be generous with your time and affection that weekend. Respect your budget and expenses, though. You don't need to feel responsible for paying for everything. End the month quietly with a powerful, private Full Moon on July 31. Shine light on an aspiration and see if you can realize any part of it now.

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