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The Lost Wars of Elbert Einstein ‫العطاء أم التضحية‬ The Art Of Saying No! Me, My Selfie, And I Ethics Of The Road Beauty Is In The Eye Of The Beholder Watery Tales The Mayonnaise Jar Seemingly Crazy Spa Treatments Fighting Cancer With An Attitude Art Salon Kuwait British Cinema History

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104. Writing Tips By Nada Faris 107. Arabic Poetry By Tasnim Hassoun 108. The English Woman In Saudi Arabia 110. October 2014 Book Releases

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TECHNOLOGY 120. Cool New Gadgets 122. Tech Update & News

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Dear Readers…

Dhari Al-Muhareb Editor-in-Chief

Jameel Arif

General Manager & Editor Eng. Homoud AlMuhareb Publishing Director

Abeer Al-Abduljalil

Welcome to the October issue of CityPages magazine. This is our 58th issue and we are just 2 issues away from our 60th. This is an important milestone for us and we have great plans in store to celebrate it.

October is my favorite month of the year. As the weather gets beautiful in Kuwait, the cooler temperature allows us to enjoy the open air, and begin to contemplate our new wardrobes for the autumn winter season.

What better way to satisfy your style needs than your favorite monthly lifestyle magazine –CityPages.

Managing Editor

At CityPages we take our social responsibility very seriously and we don’t miss any opportunity to support a

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social cause because we believe that every effort to spread awareness counts. As October is Breast Cancer

Executive Editor

Muhammed Altaf Sr. Sales Manager

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Awareness Month and though we spend this month every year steadfastly supporting breast cancer education, this year we planned something different. It is evident from our cover theme which is #GoPinkWithCityPages.

Four of our female team members came forward to spread breast cancer awareness and we featured a heartfelt

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true story on page 82. There is one simple way in which you can also help us spread the awareness by

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spreading the message to at least one person in your family, your office or your loved ones.

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Creative Director Graphic Designers Mohammed Syed Khaled Al-Enezi Contributing Team Nadia Al-Hassan Abdullah Y. Shams AlDeen Abdulaziz Al-Khamis Nada Soliman Abdalla AlMuzaini Nada Faris Adnan Najeeb Al-Abbar Nour Al-Zaabi Ali - DJ RAVEN Oussama T. Hussein ARTRONAUTS Paul Tunbridge ASAMA Perfumes Reshmi Revi BirthKuwait Deema DeCaux Sanaa Abdul Hamid Dr. Nazia Nausheen Sandra Bakhamian Faisal Al-Dhofari Sherihan A. Hassabo Erika Habig Talah Alabdulaaly John McArthur Tassnim Hassoun Khaled Al-Zawawi Zahra Ashkanani Layla Harmony Zahra Taqi Maha Al-Rashed

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Dear CityPages Readers, Greetings to you from Beirut where I have decided to spend my long Eid Al Adha break. I must say the climate is cooling off, so I can walk around the city more without being distracted by the terrible humidity that takes over the summer months. Perfect.

October is a great month to spend the break in Kuwait, the weather gets better, people are outdoors and look happier to leave the hot summer behind them. I’ve also seen lately that people are more frequently engaging in different ways to exercise, such as rollerblading. That’s something I hope to do more of this month as well, fingers crossed that the terrain at the scientific center walkway co-operates. Of course I won’t mention that it’s been a whole lot of years since I was on anything that resembles a roller skate.

This month issue is packed with interesting articles featuring The Art Salon who put together this years Peace One Day event and an interview with the funny Indian Rajiv Satyal whom I became good friends with. We are also meeting with Ayesha AlRowaished author of a new book.

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So many local events took place this month, our team is exhausted to say the least, but we do it all so that our readers get to see a snapshot what goes on in Kuwait.

It breast cancer awareness month, so ladies make sure you do that thing that entails a rather uncomfortable encounter with a funny looking x-ray machine, but it'll be worth it…….

Hello Our Beautiful Readers!

So, here we are with the October issue of your favorite CityPages magazine. October marks Breast Cancer Awareness and we at CityPages have a lot to offer you with relevance to the subject. Like all previous October issues, CityPages is featuring interesting articles on this subject.

Even our cover this month is highlithing the cause.

I hope you had great time during the Eid and have enjoyed the Eid Holidays as well. You must had great time with your friends, relatives and the other people around you.

Few words about the September issue which proved to be more than a success. Your valued feedback and your liking of the issue truly made us proud.

So keep sending us your thoughts and ideas which show that how much you own the CityPages magazine.

I love October for its the month I officially joined the CityPages team, and we are three years strong together.

Till the next issue.

I wish everyone a Eid Mubarak, and a very happy long break!

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In a previous life, I used to call myself a scientist. I wasn't really. I dutifully served up the work of others in forms palatable enough for the unenlightened and frequently indifferent adolescent to comprehend. Newton once remarked 'If I have seen further, it is because I have stood on the shoulders of giants.' People like me peeped out from between their knees, occasionally catching a glimpse of horizons too far away to visit.

My son is a professor of mathematics at a prestigious British university. I look at him sometimes in quiet amazement, as if he was a different, almost an alien specie, since the substance of his work is beyond my ability to understand. I know what he does but have no idea whatever how he does it. Scientists and mathematicians are people who are able to think beyond the reach of their fellows, in strange, esoteric ways, who wonder about the world's insolubilities and use an impressive armament of mathematics, philosophy and reason to try to break into them. Why, one might ask? Because they are there, just as mountains are, clamouring to be climbed.

Also, because they can.

If asked to name one famous scientist, an average twelve-year-old would almost certainly come up with Albert Einstein. One of the problems Einstein was fascinated by but was ultimately unable to solve was the enduring persistence of popular interest in himself and his theories, as if by some strange intellectual proximity, some of the brilliance might rub off on his legions of admirers. If the public had run true to form, its attitude should have been one of profound indifference. People aren't interested in things they can't understand.

The general public, by and large, had never heard of Nikolai Tesla, whose achievements at the time ran Einstein's a close second.

The theories of Albert Einstein, in fact, are almost as great a landmark in sociology as in astronomy or physics; it revealed in the man in the street an unsuspected craving to get his teeth into the red meat of mathematics despite its enduring incomprehensibility.

Who was this man who captured the imagination of a century? Stories are told about his early years, oft-repeated by teachers who fall for the legend rather than

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the truth. His father once showed him a pocket compass. Einstein realised that there must be something causing the needle to move, despite the apparent "empty space".

Five years later, he wrote a ground-breaking essay on the subject. Teachers reassure their students that the sixteen-year-old Einstein failed his examinations to ZĂźrich Polytechnic, omitting to mention that his failure was because of woeful ignorance of general subjects - a pass being a requirement for entry - but he excelled in the physics and mathematics parts of the examination.

Those with an interest in such things can find endless explanations of the General and somewhat more accessible Special Theory of Relativity, hence the reader will not be wearied with them here. Instead, a question.

How on earth did an obscure and fiendishly difficult idea become such a part of public consciousness? Quite simply, marketing. In the same way as Gangnam Style captured the attention of almost half the planet in our day, going viral on the Internet, over a century ago, the maniacal enterprise of the newspapers had much to do with the mob clamour for cosmic knowledge. The chief agent in making Einstein the idol of the masses was Carr V. Van Anda, the great American editor of the period. Van Anda had a genius for compelling millions to share his own passions. He was a student of higher mathematics and, it is said, "had a hunch" that Newton's towering theories might be incomplete, whereupon this mild-mannered, inconspicuous little Swiss physicist showed up and became the icon he had been looking for, the Holy Grail, the tablets of stone as defined by that pinnacle of journalistic excellence, the New York Times.

In "Twelfth Night", Shakespeare enjoins us not to be afraid since 'some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them'.

When he first became famous, Einstein was a strange amalgam of intelligence on a galactic scale, cosmic wisdom and complete lack of savoir-faire in the ways of the world. Presented by Lord Haldane to the Royal Society in England as a man of 'unparalleled intellectual boldness', when staying at the Haldane's, Einstein was overwhelmed, almost intimidated, not least by the befrogged livery of the household servants. Mrs. Einstein wanted to summon the butler to fix a window. Einstein muttered 'he is too formidable' and tried fixing it himself. When he was invited to visit the Queen of the Belgians, Einstein imagined that the welcoming party at the railway station must surely be in honour of someone else and surprised the royal household by walking unaccompanied down the platform, his luggage in his hand. Einstein knew things that everybody else was ignorant of, and was ignorant of things that everybody else knew.

For example, the name of John D Rockefeller, the richest man in the world at the time, meant nothing to him. He used a $1,500 check from the Rockefeller Foundation as a bookmark, lost the book, and couldn't remember who had sent him the check. Mrs Einstein, inevitably, cleared the matter up and got hold of a duplicate check which was needed to pay the salary of one of Einstein's assistants.

At a carnival dinner in Berlin in honour of Max

Planck, a luminary of almost equal stature to his own, Einstein talked about his working methods. No act of superhuman will and agony of toil, but an intellectual imperative to get to the heart of the problem, driven only by the satisfaction of ultimate success, was his stated modus operandi. He said at the time “This daily striving is like a demonic possession, dictated by no principle or program, but arises from immediate personal need." No effort of will, such as the effort required to marshal one's thoughts when writing a letter or, indeed, an article like this for a magazine, seemed to be required. The emotional condition which renders possible such achievements filters out the mundane, unimportant and unnecessary. Like almost all of his pronouncements, his theory about himself must surely be right; nothing else could account for his inexhaustible energy in the esoteric world of his own imagination and his almost complete helplessness in ordinary, everyday matters, his lost wars of everyday life.

He was, like another stellar but fictitious intellect, Sherlock Holmes, a more than competent violinist. For a long time, he refused to play the violin at charity concerts because he didn't think he was good enough, and because he thought it unfair to professional players. He had to be pressed hard to play and indeed gave a number of recitals. When an admirer tried to press upon him a gift of a Guarnerius violin, valued at over thirty thousand dollars at the time, he refused, saying he was not enough of a musician to do it justice. He at first declined a deluxe cabin on a trip to America because of his frugally Germanic nature, but subsequently accepted when informed that he was hurting the feelings of the steamship line. When visiting India, at first he refused to travel in a rickshaw because he thought it degrading to use human beings as if they were donkeys. He reconsidered, however, on the grounds that he understood that this was how the rickshaw boys had to make their living, and he patronised them extensively thereafter. Hating flap and feathers, he once compared the adulation heaped upon him by press conferences and newspaper interviews to being 'savaged by wolves'.

Einstein won the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics, receiving it in 1922. He gave the money away. When appointed to the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton, he complained that the salary offered was double what he was worth and only agreed to take the job if they halved it. There was in truth, so very little for the demons of temptation to work on.

He never really understood why people were fascinated by his ideas, and therefore, by association, himself. He used to speculate extensively on the matter once remarking that all of history could be rewritten in order to allow a place in how events turn out for 'mass psychology', as he put it, an unknown factor without which things might very well turn out differently. With the calm perspective of a century, it seems that he might have had a point. Imagine if the herd had refused to fight in Europe in 1914, Hitler's Germany had not embraced Fascism en masse and even in our day, people's religious convictions urge them into acts of suicidal violence. What a very different place the world might have become.

‫العطاء أم التضحية‬

‫" اسمح للحب بأن يخرج منك" د‪ .‬وين داير‬ ‫الحب كلمة من حرفين هما أساس أي حياة وأي عمل‪ ،‬و ال يقتصر الحب على األزواج أو بين األشخاص‪ ،‬بل يصل الى الحيوانات‪ ،‬النباتات‪،‬‬ ‫البيئة‪ ،‬العمل ‪،‬رب العالمين والشخص ذاته وقائمة طويلة لن تنتهي‪.‬‬ ‫وال يمكن أن يتم حب بال عطاء‪ ،‬والعطاء يكون لنفسك ولآلخرين دون شروط أو مقابل‪ ،‬فبمجرد مساعدتك لآلخرين وإسعادهم دون أن‬ ‫تنتظر مقابل هو عطاء رائع ستشعره بالسعادة على نفسك‪ ،‬ويكون بإرادتك وبحب‪.‬‬ ‫وبالعطاء الالمشروط تنخفض األنا الزائفة ( األنا العليا) ألنك أصبحت الشخص المتحكم فيها‪ ،‬فال تكبر وال غرور وال تبرير‪ ، .‬فـ األنا العليا‬ ‫أكثر ما يهدم من ذات الشخص وانسانيته‪ ،‬وهي من تضع حواجز وعوائق في حياة الشخص تجاه اآلخرين ونفسه وأهدافه‪.‬‬ ‫وهناك من يعتقد أن التضحية من أجل اآلخرين هو أفضل أنواع العطاء وأرقاها وهو اعتقاد خاطئ‪ ،‬فهناك فرق بين العطاء والتضحية‪.‬‬ ‫التضحية هو أن تقوم بإرهاق نفسك أو إجبارها لعمل شيء لآلخرين‪ ،‬كمساعدتهم ألمر فوق طاقتك وال تتحمله‪ ،‬وقد تنتظر مقابل‬ ‫لذلك‪ ،‬وتتوقع أن يقوم الشخص الذي قمت بمساعدته على إعادة هذا الجميل لك وتتفاجئ بالعكس تمامًا‪ ،‬هنا تعيش بتدمير ذاتي‬ ‫لنفسك ولن تشعر بالسعادة أبدًا‪ .‬فهنا ترتفع ( األنا العليا ) لتوضح لك أنك شخص عمل بجد وتستحق التقدير من اآلخرين‪ ،‬وتدخل‬ ‫معهم بنقاشات وعتابات لن تنتهي وقد تخسر البعض‪ ،‬مع أن الواجب واألفضل أن يكون التقدير منك لذاتك وال تنتظره من اآلخرين‪.‬‬ ‫ابدأ بمالحظة أعمالك وانتبه هل تقوم بعمل ذلك عطاء أم تضحية؟ إن كان عطاء فأنت بالطريق الصحيح أما ان كان تضحية فعليك أن‬ ‫تقف مع نفسك وتقرر اليوم بالتوقف عن هذا الدور وتغييره الى عطاء رائع‪.‬‬

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The Art of Saying NO! Most people hate saying no and feel extremely uncomfortable with the word, leading them down the fastest route to burnout out. To some individuals, their fear of disappointing other people fuels them to say no; to others it's a need to experience everything and feel invincible.

1.Understand that saying No is okay. We think that saying no, makes us bad people, we make others feel angry and that we disappoint the people around us. However, saying yes and no is simply a part of life and if you are dealing with a mature, open minded person, then he/she will completely understand, provided that you are respectful in your communication.

Whatever your reason for not saying no, the results are always the same: frustration, burnout and disappointment. You are frustrated because you seem to always be running in a circle and never getting anywhere. You are burnt out because you are simply tired and exhausted from taking on too much. And lastly, you are disappointed as you become unable to reach your goals.

The end point is simply unsatisfactory and that's why more and more people need to learn the art of saying no.

2.Keep it simple. You do not need to give a million reasons on why you cannot take on another responsibility at work or in your life in general. A simple “Thank you for your trust in me, but I am afraid I am unable to deliver your request at this time” will suffice.

Many of us, when requested, will jump at saying yes, mostly because we do not like to leave people staggering and would rather be helpful. Another reason is that we do not want to disappoint people. However, keep in mind that when you continually say yes this is what you are essentially doing: lWhen you say yes to something you do not enjoy doing, you are essentially saying no to things you love and are passionate about. lWhen you say yes to a job you don't love, you are saying no to your dreams. lWhen you say yes to someone you do not necessarily like but do not want to hurt their feelings, you are essentially saying no to a fulfilling relationship. lWhen you say yes to working over time, you are saying no to your family and social life.

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4.Know your priorities. What are your goals this year? Knowing your goals and the path you need to take to attain your goals will make it easier to say no. Chances are, what you are about to say yes to will only hinder your own progress.

A wise Spanish proverb says “Take what you wish and pay for it”; so next time when you know you should say no but automatically get the urge to say yes, remember that every choice we make comes with a price. When you learn that your “No” is more helpful to 3.Do not feel guilty. Know that you cannot you than your “Yes” you will understand that say yes to everything and that saying no at you have taken what you wished, and as the this point in time is genuinely in your best proverb said, have paid for it.

THE FLYING START TRIATHLON

The Flying Start is a triathlon race organized in Kuwait on annual basis, this year to be held on 25th of October, at Khiraan Pearl. The Race is for anyone who can SWIM, BIKE and RUN. Open to individuals and Teams over two main distances: Sprint and Olympic.

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Me, My Selfie, And I Avanti Dalal

Oh, the selfie.

Oxford Dictionary named it the word of the year in 2013. It has its own place there now, sandwiched between “self” and “selfish.” Books have been written about it (“How to Take the Best Selfies – Smartphone Photography with Sarah Sloboda” is being sold on Amazon for $4.99) and anthems have been chanted in appreciation of it—“I don’t know if I should go with XX Pro or Valencia?” croons a band called The Chainsmokers in a song entitled “#Selfie.”

Ellen DeGeneres broke the Twitter record for most retweets for the star-studded selfie she took with celebs the likes of Bradley Cooper, Meryl Streep, Jennifer Lawrence, Brad Pitt, and Julia Roberts at the Oscars. Heck, even the Mars rover is programmed to be able to take photos of itself. From Kim Kardashian and President Obama to the Pope, everyone has jumped on the bandwagon. And, the 60 million (and counting!) #selfies tagged on Instagram alone would seem to indicate that this trend is going absolutely nowhere anytime soon.

But why are they so bad? They seem harmless at face value. This is because selfies are all about you.

Your selfie with your bagel in the morning, your outfit of the day selfie, your selfie in the car on the way to school. Indulging in this much ‘you-ness’ is the reason some experts frown upon selfies. According to some, they may be evidence of an unnatural obsession with your physical looks and take away concentration from other, more important life matters.

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who you are, your personality, or the way you think or feel—they’re based solely on what you look like. But with social networks like Instagram or Facebook, where it’s easy to get quick approval almost all the time, selfies can be a slippery slope. 205 likes on your newest picture means you’re up, but only 10?

Confidence plummets fast and furiously.

Selfies haven’t just stopped at the ‘flip the phone, hold it high, suck in cheeks, turn to your best side and smile wide’ innocent definition. They’ve turned into the “#healthie,” (selfies that allow gym rats to publicize the fruits of their labor) and the “#bikinibridge,” which involves pictures of girls showing the space created by her hip bones suspending bikini bottoms. Not to mention the “#thighgap” which encourages girls to show off the space between their legs.

It goes without saying that there’s a fine line between pride and true body image issues.

On the flipside however, selfies help normalize how people look in their everyday lives. While pop culture and mass media convey the message that all women should look like supermodels in fancy circumstances, selfies show us ‘real people’ in real situations. And because everybody is using Facebook and Twitter and Instagram and Snapchat, we’re all being exposed to more ‘real people’ of all shapes, sizes, colors and skin tones than ever before—and that’s a good thing.

Another positive outcome? An article published by Psychology Today suggests that selfies are just a creative outlet. They allow young girls and boys to develop an identity for themselves and portray it as they wish. If people can claim their online identity via selfies on social media (like Lena Dunham does), perhaps it’ll help them shape their own selves without relying on preconceived labels.

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ETHICS OF THE ROAD A few days ago, as I was heading back to Khaldiya, something very nice and noble happened to me.

I was driving on the left lane and wanted to shift to the right lane. So I signaled right, and switched lanes. The car that was behind me going on the left lane remained at its speed. I realized after a few seconds that there was a warning sign in front of me on the right lane. It didn’t worry me because I was driving slowly, at maybe 60 km/h. I slowed down to a stop, and signaled left. The Indian driver that was behind me instead of speeding up, stopped, and motioned with his hand allowing me to go, so I passed, and raised my hands in gratitude. This, now, may be something very trivial, but I think we all agree that it is something seldom seen nowadays. And it has certainly made me regain some of the hope I once had for the tranquility of the road.

This incident made me wonder why people have grown to disrespect traffic laws, and why they have ceased to Adnan Najeeb Al-Abbar Adnan is studying Theoretical Physics at the college of Sciences and Technology in Kuwait University. His Hobbies include Anime, manga, heavy metal, jazz, gaming, writing, and reading. In Writing field he is into Reviews, critiques, essays, plays, and short short-stories. Adnan can be contacted by email: 3dnanoo94@gmail.com

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drive respectfully. Is it because the roads are broken and bumpy? Or because a lot of streets are narrow and ill-designed? Is it because of the scorching sun? Or is it something that isn’t related to traffic or weather at all? Is it morality that we are oblivious of? The more I think about it, the closer I become to the conclusion that all the maniacs on the road do not misbehave solely because the roads are bad. In fact, that may only be a small part of the problem.

Or an excuse. I realized that they drive badly because they are either distracted, untaught the laws of traffic, or simply selfish.

Some people are very distracted by their phones, or a conversation they’re taking part in, or they’re lost and trying to find the way.

Some are unaware of most of the laws, in which they only got the driving licence based on experience, without intuition of the rules.

And some, let’s say the minority, are selfish, and just want to reach their destinations quickly, using any means possible ranging from cutting in line, forcing themselves into a second, third, or fourth lane, speeding crazily, taking turns they aren’t supposed to, or parking at places they shouldn't park in. And all threse drivers contribute to the massive traffic jams we have, which tells us that the government isn’t the only reason there are jammed roads.

Now, we may understand why some people break the law, and we, on some level, tolerate and sympathize with them because we were put in similar situations one time, but we often forget that this tolerance is not in its place.

This isn’t constructive behaviour. It isn’t helping in making society more peaceful.

It is doing the exact opposite. It’s enraging drivers even more, and it is encouraging drivers to exploit all the rules to their advantage. That’s obviously destructive, but most of us can’t see that very well.

We may tolerate those crazy drivers whose mothers are sick at home, but we don’t see how the same crazy drivers are endangering all of our lives for their sakes. That isn’t thoughtful, it’s selfish. Had they thought of all the others who may have similar problems but aren’t speeding, they might have refrained from their recklessness. But that’s the major problem in driving: The

estrangement driving puts us in. Once we get behind the wheel, it’s hard to distinguish other cars as human beings like us, rather than just the cars we see containing the lifeless passengers within. And that very much explains all the antisocial behaviour we have inside our cars, that we may never do outside of them. We would be too ashamed or embarrassed. But the car offers us this state of incognito, making us invisible to others, thus immune to shame and embarrassment. And that allows most of us, sadly, to misbehave.

Most people have inherent good and bad traits. If we don’t encourage their good traits, or discourage the bad ones, it’s hard for them to remain good. It’s always good for the government to raise awareness on these issues, especially that driving accidents can be fatal. Driving is not a game, and so everyone should take it seriously, and everyone should respect other drivers as if they were looking at them directly. There should also be more traffic police scattered around the streets to ensure everyone respects the law. Drivers should be punished if they forgot to signal before they turn, or speeded especially when the traffic light’s flashing yellow. All traffic, in general, should be more surveilled, and more secure, because it is quite known that if you do not punish bad people, they will continue doing what is wrong. That is because, the same people who would do wrong to others would not do good unless you punish them if they didn’t.

If a driver was to speed, he should consider all the other drivers who are now his victims.

Why speed, in the end, when you can wake up early, get ready, and get out at least an hour before work or school? It’s definitely a better alternative. Or why park illegally when a 5 minutes’ walk isn’t harmful at all?

Laziness is not an excuse. It is also highly advised that all people be well-aware of the rules. They should read them online on their free-time. And finally, drivers should respect one another, and help each other out instead of fighting savagely.

In the end, we must remember that the ethics of the road only reflect what we hide underneath our skins. A reckless driver is not only a reckless driver, but also a disrespectful person.

BEAUTY IS IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER

Who sets the standards?

Once upon a time, a beautiful woman was defined by her symmetrical facial

proportions, a black eye paint and red lip color, and excessive jewelry, creating the pharaonic beauty we see on ancient Egyptian women statues.

And that was it. All that defined a fine looking woman was the amount of “Kohl� in her eyes, her red lips, and black thick hair.

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

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In the 1500s, The Renaissance age, full-figured women were found extremely attractive.

Why? Because their “full-figure” was not perceived as anything but a proof of their rich origins.

In the late 19th century,

The emphasis was really on women’s facial features.

And ankles started to get some attention.

In the 1930s,

Women were once and for all released from the laws of the Victorian beauty.

Fashion has changed and this is when “slim” first became the perfect body shape.

Enters Marilyn Monroe…

The ideal body image for women regained some fullerfigured rules. The hourglass look was praised like no other. It was the super models figure.

1970s... Pretty=Thin Celebrities used to diet at starvation levels and diet pills were introduced to the public dreaming of being as skinny as ever.

Where are we today?

The universal extreme dissatisfaction with weight is what defines us today.

Studies even show that girls as young as 6 years old are commonly unhappy with their weight.

Which age would you rather live in?

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WATERY TALES Peregrine Spode

Dentally challenged. Still single.

Oh, gentle, dearest reader. What a dreadful month it's been for me. No real news on the social horizon; I'm still looking for the perfect Mrs Spode but I can't quite claim that there's a queue of eager candidates for the job stretching around the block, yours truly sitting at a desk with a sheaf of photographs and a pencil. Should any lady readers, unattached and of a kindly disposition, care to drop me a line, all correspondence will be answered. I haven't quite plucked up the courage to start my own FaceBook page yet - there are a lot of trolls out there. Including my editor who is quite fearsomely large and muscular, so one hesitates to offend him.

and everyone was scrambling to get in the Ark.

Why, then, has my golf swing developed such a profound slice into the Slough of Despond. All summer, there you all have been, dipping your toes in the sea, perhaps, sipping something cool and tinkling by bluegreen pools, aimlessly wandering, designer-clad, in airconditioned marbled malls...

And this is fall in the South of France. Might as well be Scotland, plus a few degrees. Having a thimbleful of Scottish blood, I followed the recent independence debate with some small enthusiasm. In fact, to get me in the mood, I overcame my aversion to Mel Gibson's impossibly contrived, woad-stained accent and watched 'Braveheart' for the umpteenth time, the tune of "Flower of Scotland" turning endlessly in the back of my mind.

Me? I have been sitting in the rain. You guys don't get a lot of it, so I thought you might like to know what it feels like.

I had forgotten how depressing rain can be. The kind that falls, straight down like a flat head of greasy, adolescent hair. Unremitting, continuous, the surroundings lose definition and become featureless, like a grey mist that washes colour from the sky. Here, our swollen waterfall cascades angrily, growlingly advertising its disquiet from over a hundred metres away. What used to be a gently swirling tree-lined pool has become a maelstrom and rocks the size of basketballs are tossed carelessly over its rim. When my swimming pool overflows it means that some twenty centimetres of water has fallen rather rapidly, without an exit strategy. Rivulets find their way downhill, gravelly ruts are carved in the road.

Lightning doesn't just rumble like a badly-behaved dinner guest, it bangs and clashes as if the skies are filled with angry warriors in battle, occasionally sparking spectacularly closely, leaving a crackling, ozone-laden odour and producing clouds of steam. Here, campsites were washed away, cars overturned in river beds and collapsed stone walls blocked the road. The French called it "alert rouge". It felt like the scene from "Noah" where the fountains of the great deep were unleashed 38

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Indoors, the electrical supply dims inexplicably and the surge protectors blank the TV screen. This is not good.

Not good at all. For delicate electrical components in particular. Internet routers were not meant to be in such proximity to all that electromagnetic rage. Neither were telephones plus their fragile connecting wires, some of which in this part of the world are unsafely draped above ground, instead of being securely cocooned below the surface. Electric charge, desperate to find the path of least resistance, envelops the wire. The jolt of energy caused my router to light up like a Roman candle then lapse mutinously into a stubborn, rebellious silence, smoking gently, the phone screens mutely dark.

The Scots had their chance. The once in a generation opportunity to sever the three hundred year old umbilical, to slip their English moorings and leave the Sassenach behind. They almost did, at least some of them. But, they followed the money instead, led by the business strongholds of Edinburgh and Aberdeen. For the bankers, insurance companies and asset managers headquartered in Scotland, the risks of independence were large, obvious and manifold. They chose the last minute to speak out, leading the ace on the last hand with phrases like 'capital flight' which very probably swayed the floaters and delighted the Queen who might have had to get a passport to visit Balmoral. David Cameron, unwisely, let slip that when the result was known, HRH 'purred' down the phone. The Scots are still the unwilling janitors of a nuclear arsenal, they have lost an able First Minister who very sportingly stepped down after losing and still have little time for the Eton toffs in Westminster.

And, it rains there. Almost every day. In the winter, it freezes as well. Getting wet can't be much of a novelty any more. Especially when the water is unbearably

cold, as it surely must have been when either jumping off the upended stern of the 'Titanic' or when some clown on FaceBook challenges you tip freezing water over your head then having done so, give people money.

It would seem that the ALS icewater challenge, like the Hunger Games, has gone viral. Perhaps everyone is buying in to the Tribute mentality. I've been asked to do one, more than once - and thank you to the friends who were kind enough to include me. My instantaneous reaction was, 'Yeah, go ahead, why not?' But, then I gave it a little thought and as a result, I'm not going to, nor do I feel compelled to give whatereveritis to the nearest ALS foundation.

Just so as to be clear, I hate iced water on my head the same as the next man, but it's quite bearable. I know. I spent five years at public school and cold showers were often used as punishments for not turning up to play rugby on a bone-hard pitch on freezing February afternoons.

I have two basic reasons why I'm not going to take part, both of which I think are compelling in themselves. This is supposed to be the serious bit, so, do pay attention.

First, I am told, ALS research, due to the very nature of the disease, requires both adult and embryonic stem cells as biological raw material. Embryonic cells are the harvest of abortions. Go ahead, Sherlock. Join the dots. But, this is the weaker of the two reasons. Secondly, and more importantly, the speed with which my gut agreed and screamed out 'go ahead' in itself gave me pause. Putting the bucket down for a few minutes, I began to consider the effect that social media activism is having on our culture – and my/ourselves as actors and consequently participants in it. It may surprise you, dear reader, to learn that old Peregrine has a little bit of a political edge to him, consequently it's clear to me that this medium’s capacity for acting as a vehicle for good is beyond doubt, and yet the principle of instant, do-it-now connectivity has a flipside. Anyone who has ever commented on a social activism website sees how easy it is for a herd mentality to develop, where everybody is nodding in furious agreement and dissent is shouted down, often quite violently. This is, of course, absolutely OK, I suppose, so long as the herd is headed in the right direction and so we meekly trot along mooing and lowing with everybody else.

Peer pressure has a nasty habit of distorting perspective.

We're all racing to belong without first pausing to think through all of the options before clicking “like”. We've all probably read Richard Bach's passport-to-freedom novel 'Jonathan Livingston Seagull'. It's the story of a seagull who doesn't want to be part of the flock anymore and so he goes out on his own, finding his own path and learning to do the impossible. How many, apart from Jonathan Livingston, have elected to fly against the wind out to the far rocks because they don't like being just another seagull in the flock as well as stopping to investigate exactly how the money's being spent before emptying the ice cube trays? Exactly. I don't think anyone needs to beat themselves up over it - that's not the point. It's OK to feel a little excluded, even strange, and, perhaps more than a little prone towards caution and selfawareness in the future. I should know, of course. I've felt strange all my life.

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When things in your life seem almost too much to handle; when twenty-four hours in a day is not enough; remember the mayonnaise jar and two cups of coffee...

A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him.

When the class began, without speaking he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly, and the pebbles rolled into the open spaces between the golf balls.

He asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.

The professor next picked up a bucket of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full and the students responded with a unanimous 'yes.'

The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table, and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand.

The students laughed.

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'Now,' said the professor as the laughter subsided, 'I want you to recognise that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things - family, children, health, friends, and favorite passions - things that, if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other things that matter, like your job, house, and car. The sand is everything else ... the small stuff.

'If you put the sand into the jar first,' he continued, 'there is no room for the pebbles or for the golf balls. The same goes for life.

If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you. So ... pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children; take time to get medical checkups; take your partner out to dinner. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal.

Take care of the golf balls first ... the things that really matter. Set your priorities ... the rest is just sand.'

One of the students raised her hand and enquired what the coffee represented. The professor smiled. 'I'm glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend.'

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UNDERSTANDING

CHOLESTEROL While cholesterol is too complex to categorize so easily, the widely known complications of high cholesterol make it easy to generalize cholesterol as something detrimental to human health. However, there is more to cholesterol than meet the eye.

Where does cholesterol come from?

The human body makes all the cholesterol it needs and circulates it through the blood.

However, foods, including meat, certain dairy products and poultry, also contain cholesterol, and the liver actually produces more cholesterol if you eat a diet that is high in saturated and trans fats.

Why is cholesterol potentially dangerous?

According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, high blood cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease. If your body has too much cholesterol in its blood that excess cholesterol can form plaque in the walls of your arteries. Narrow arteries slow blood flow to the heart, which needs both the blood and the oxygen that blood carries in order to function at full strength.

If plaque buildup in the arterial walls slows or blocks off that blood flow, a heart attack may result.

Bad vs. good?

Cholesterol does not dissolve in the blood, so carriers known as lipoproteins must transport it through the bloodstream. Two types of lipoprotein perform this function, low-density lipoproteins (LDL), and highdensity lipoproteins (HDL). LDL is what’s commonly referred to as “bad” cholesterol because it contributes to the buildup of plaque, the thick and hard deposits that can line the arterial walls and impede blood flow.

HDL is the “good” cholesterol, as it helps remove LDL from the arteries. Medical experts believe HDL gathers LDL before Dr. Nazia Nausheen Dr. Nazia Nausheen is a Certified Medical Doctor.

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

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carrying it away from the arteries and back to the liver, where it is ultimately broken down and passed from the body.

What affects cholesterol levels?

Cholesterol levels are affected by lifestyle choices you can control and additional factors you cannot.

Diet is entirely within your control. A diet that is high in saturated fat is unhealthy, and doctors recommend a diet that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, poultry, fish, and nuts. Avoid red meat, sugary foods, and beverages as much as possible.

Weight is another controllable risk factor for high cholesterol. Losing weight can lower LDL while increasing HDL. Exercise. Regular physical activity can lower LDL and raise HDL levels. 40 minutes of aerobic exercise performed at moderate to vigorous intensity three to four times per

week is enough to lower LDL and high blood pressure.

Age. Cholesterol levels rise with age. You can make healthy lifestyle choices to combat the impact that aging has on your cholesterol levels.

Gender is another uncontrollable factor that affects cholesterol levels before reaching the age of menopause; women have lower total cholesterol levels than men of the same age. However, after they reach the age of menopause, women’s LDL levels typically rise.

Heredity. High blood cholesterol can run in families, so your genes might just be influencing how much cholesterol your body is making.

How great is my risk of heart disease or heart attack?

The more risk factors, including high LDL levels and factors listed above, you have, the greater your risk of developing heart disease or having a heart attack.

Monitoring cholesterol levels and making healthy lifestyle choices can greatly reduce your risk of heart disease and heart attack.

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‫اﺧﺘﺼﺎﺻﻲ ﻋﻼج ﻃﺒﻴﻌﻲ وإﻋﺎدة ﺗﺄﻫﻴﻞ‬ ‫ﻋﻀﻮ ﻛﻠﻴﺔ اﻟﺠﺮاﺣﻴﻦ اﻟﻤﻠﻜﻴﺔ اﻟﺒﺮﻳﻄﺎﻧﻴﺔ‬ ‫زﻣﺎﻟﺔ اﻟﺒﻮرد ا�وروﺑﻲ‬

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MAKING WORK WORK FOR YOU AND YOUR BABY How to continue breastfeeding after returning to work As you prepare for the birth of your baby, don’t forget to prepare for life after your baby is born. Many mothers return to work during the first year of their baby’s life. Prepare for success by following these tips for successful breastfeeding once you return to work.

Prepare for breastfeeding after you return to work while you are still pregnant nEducate yourself. Enroll in a breastfeeding education class. Some childbirth education classes touch lightly on breastfeeding, but you might find it helpful to enroll in a class entirely devoted to breastfeeding. If you read about breastfeeding on the Internet or from books, make sure they are reliable sources. For example, www.womenshealth. gov has excellent resources and information for breastfeeding women, in addition to www.llli.org and www.kellymom.com. These websites each have great reading lists if you are looking for additional books to read. nGather support and resources. Find your local peer breastfeeding support group and peer breastfeeding counselor. You can begin attending and asking questions while Sarah Paksima

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

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you are pregnant to help you prepare. This will also help you to build a relationship with experienced mothers so you know whom to call when you have questions after your baby is born and help you develop realistic expectations for what to expect.

One experienced executive successfully breastfed three babies by thinking creatively: “I've pumped on international flights, in the backs of cars on work trips, airline hangars in Germany, countless US military bases, airport lounges, public bathrooms, buses, trains, and I'm sure other obscure places I've chosen to forget. I've never dumped out milk on a trip - I've always been able to bring it home!” BirthKuwait runs the only peer Breastfeeding Counselor Support program in Kuwait. To learn more or to contact a breastfeeding counselor, email info@birthkuwait.com or visit the website www.birthkuwait.com for more info. nCommunicate and plan with your employer and family. It’s important to communicate with your employer about your intention to breastfeed. Express your desire to be a good mother and employee. Ask your employer to provide you with a private space and regular breaks for expressing or pumping. Also speak to your family about your intentions.

Arrange for extra support for your decision to breastfeed, and perhaps assistance in bringing your baby to you to breastfeed during your break times. As you take the time to explain the benefits of breastfeeding to your family and employer, you will find that they are more willing to be supportive. If your employer needs more convincing about the benefits of supporting breastfeeding in the workplace, www.womenshealth.gov has a presentation titled: The Business Case for Breastfeeding. This document outlines the benefits to employers, including more loyal and satisfied employees, cost savings from healthier employee families, lower insurance costs, and higher retention rates.

Take the time to educate our employer.

nChoose childcare with care. If you have available childcare right next to your work, you can breastfeed and reconnect with your baby regularly rather than expressing and bottle-feeding. If you choose to use a care provider in your home or at a child center further away from your work place, be sure to learn everything about their infant feeding policies. Choose a provider who respects your right to determine what and how often your infant will eat, in addition to how your infant will eat.

Prepare for breastfeeding after returning to work while you are still on maternity leave. nTake your time. Take as much time as you can to be with your baby. Establish a healthy and easy eating routine. Work through any challenges you might encounter as you learn to breastfeed. Build your milk supply.

Enjoy this precious time with your infant, the time goes by faster than you realize. Before you return to work, make sure feeding your infant is second nature. Breastfeeding should be such a regular part of your life that by the end of the day, you don’t remember how many times you fed your baby.

Breastfeeding should be like brushing your teeth or taking a shower; that is, it should become part of your everyday routine, just something you do together with ease. nFind the right pump. Not all pumps are created equally. There are many bad pumps in the market. If you have a rotten pump, you may: have more difficulty expressing your milk, become sore, not be able to express all of the milk you would be able to with a better quality pump, take a much longer amount of time than it would with a better quality pump.

One of the most reliable brands is Medela.

The Medela Pump-n-Style is efficient and usually effective, and is a favorite among moms. However, some mothers may prefer a hospital-grade pump if they will be pumping more than just a few times a day. Also, the Pump-n-Style only comes with one size cup as standard, and it is often too small. The cup of your pump should fit comfortably on your breast. When pumping, the sides of your nipple should not touch the sides of the cup. This will cause discomfort, cracked nipples, and hinder your milk expression.

You may want to order several different sizes to experiment and find the right size for you. www.ExpressedMilk.com has several posts and images on finding the right fitting for your pump. nPractice. Try out your pump and make sure it is going to be comfortable, effective at expressing your milk, and easy to clean and store. Try feeding your baby pumped milk from a bottle. Figure out how you will label and store your milk. nFind support. Talking to other moms through a breastfeeding peer support group

will be helpful as you work through the some of the details. You may learn that there are many different ways that mothers have solved various challenges. One working mother recently shared: “I have no idea what kept me going, sheer determination..... awesome sisters…but my babies stopped taking a bottle completely so we had to figure out how to feed my babies with cups and syringes. My biggest challenge was that I had no where to pump at my work and I ended up in my car with a car adapter charger which wasn't super private and was FREEZING in the winter. Also going on breaks at the right time was challenging especially because my coworkers didn't understand that my body was on a strict schedule and that "waiting" was not something I could control and was really uncomfortable.” This can inspire and encourage you if you encounter any roadblocks. You also have the opportunity to develop friendships with other moms, breastfeeding counselors, and lactation consultants to draw on for support. Email info@birthkuwait.com to learn more about your local support groups and connect with other breastfeeding mothers.

Make a smooth transition back to work. nCommunicate.

Continue to clearly express your intention to breastfeed to your employer, and ask for any accommodations or extra support you may need. One nursing mother shared that what helps her most at her work was “understanding co-workers and boss and having a specific place to pump. At the hospital where I work, they have a specific room with actual hospital grade pumps for employees only to use.

You could buy a kit from the gift shop. They had a small refrigerator there for storage as well and a communications board for any mothers who had questions or concerns. It was fabulous... And very essential for breast feeding mothers working 12 hour shifts!” nSet up your private, secure, and comfortable place to express. Think of things you might need to make it more comfortable, such as a scarf or blanket, some bottles of water, or a pillow. To help your milk let down when you begin to pump, try looking at pictures of you baby on your phone or play some relaxing or soothing music. You may also find that you enjoy spending time with other mothers who are also expressing. One mother shared: “For me, being in a pumping room with other pumping mom's was priceless.

Their advice as well as having someone to just commiserate with about exhaustion and how to travel and pump was amazing.

Hardest thing for me was I got very very little milk when I pumped. It was frustrating.”

to pump and nurse around the same times each day, but don’t worry if you can’t. Your body is flexible. nNurse baby immediately after childcare if possible. After work, you’re tired; your babies tired. You are both hungry and you might have errands to run. So sometimes it might seem tempting to just feed your baby a bottle right after childcare. Try instead to take the time to nurse your baby immediately after picking her up from childcare. This helps you both reconnect and bond, while also reinforcing your breastfeeding relationship. nMake sure your care provider knows how to bottle-feed a breastfed baby. Milk flows out easier from a bottle than it does from a breast. When babies nurse, they have to put forth considerable effort to draw the milk out of the breast. When they drink from a bottle, the milk simply pours out. If a care provider is not careful, it is easy to overfeed infants.

Many mothers complain that once their baby started childcare their milk supply dropped.

In actuality, their milk supply is the same, but the baby is being overfed. To prevent this, train your provider to do paced bottlefeeding. This is a brief description: First, use a slow-flow nipple. Second, hold your baby in a semi-reclined position, but not laying completely horizontal. Allow your baby to suck from a bottle tipped at a 45 degree angle. After a few sucks slowly draw the nipple out so that it is touching your baby’s cheek. When your baby is ready for more and begins rooting, allow your baby to draw the nipple of the bottle back into her mouth and suck and swallow a few more times. Continue to repeat until your baby no longer roots for the bottle, or she has finished between 2-4.5 ounces per feeding. For a more detailed explanation and to see a video of paced bottle-feeding visit look up “Paced Bottled Feeding” by Lactation Consultant (IBCLE) Jessica Barton on YouTube. Also see “How to Feed the Breastfed Baby” on www.kellymom. com for a printable document to share with your provider that explains the best way to bottle-feed a breastfed baby. nTalk to other mothers.

nEstablish a routine. Be sure to pump and breastfeed between 10-13 times per day if our baby is still exclusively drinking breastmilk. Sometimes it is helpful to try October, 2014

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The lower third facial problems such as bad neck, weak chin, double chin, or sagging jowl are very common aesthetic complaints that directly or indirectly lead to aging heavy face or detract from beauty of the face &neck.

A strong jawline implies youth, vigor, and attractiveness. Having a “great jawline” usually means having a visible mandibular border that is straight from the mandibular angle to the chin point, an acute cervicomental angle, and the absence of fat, sagging, dyspigmentation, and wrinkles, and clearly defined mandibular angle. Goal of producing a great jawline like that of Angelina Jolie or Nefertiti is now achievable.

Obtaining superior aesthetic results in neck rejuvenation requires accurately diagnosing the underlying anatomic abnormality.

The aging neck results from the triad of accumulated submental fat, platysmal banding, and redundant dyspigmented skin. These physical attributes are the result of the intrinsic aging process compounded by the extrinsic environmental factors affecting all tissues and structures in the submentum and neck area.

Many women try to tighten neck skin and decrease fatty deposits through diet, exercises or creams. These are usually met with disappointing results, because they fail to target the underlying abnormalities of the neck.

The cosmetic surgeon can provide the woman with a wide range of effective options.

These treatments include, liposuction, laser assisted lipoplasty, botox, fillers, and neck lift.

Ideal candidates for neck liposuction as a primary procedure are those who demonstrate fat deposition, an obtuse cervicomental angle, and early signs Dr. Nadi Ragab Sakr Plastic Surgeon

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of aging in the neck structures. Good candidates have good skin elasticity and tone and are of average weight for their height.

Liposuction neck can be performed under local anesthesia. Before starting the procedure, special solutions to reduce the bleeding are administered to area. Thus bleeding is either completely prevented or significantly reduced. This application also significantly reduces the pain after the surgery. We just open holes on the skin with enough diameters to slide the cannula.

Those holes usually have 3-5 mm diameter and on invisible places such as behind the ears or under the chin. We close them at the end of the procedure with a few small sutures. Since we open the holes on the invisible places, prominence of these holes is gradually faded. There may be mild pain on the first day following the surgery and that is normal. You can walk with a little help 2 -3 hours after the surgery. After the procedure, the chin is firmly wrapped to help reduce swelling, bruising, and pain.

Fluid may drain from the incision sites for

several days. You may be given antibiotics to reduce the risk of infection. Patients can notice good results immediately but the neck continue to improve over two months after liposuction.

Laser liposuction has made a big stride in the plastic surgery field since its introduction many years ago. After long research, a few types of laser were found to have the specific wavelength that melts fat & tightens collagen without harming other tissues. Currently, there are two very popular types of laser liposuction in the market, SmartLipo and SlimLipo. They both operate on the same basic principle; using very specific laser frequencies they “melt” fat cells making them easier to remove, while stimulating collagen production.

Whereas SmartLipo uses a rigid metal wand and higher wave length laser, SlimLipo uses a flexible wand and two types of laser; one for melting fat and one for tightening skin.

Botox (botulinum toxin, type A) is a safe product for local injection into muscles. It relaxes the taut muscle leading to smoothing out the contour irregularities resulting from excessive muscle contraction. Applications of botox in the neck include increasing definition of jawline, abolishing platysma bands (turkey neck) and decreasing neck creases.

A wide range of modern fillers, are now available to fill any dents in lower face and to smooth neck and lower facial contour. The surgical intervention in the form of facelift and necklift is resorted to only in cases with severe redundancy, loss of muscle tone, or when other less invasive methods are less likely to be effective.

At Bushahri Specialized Polyclinic we provide you a wide spectrum of safe and less invasive therapeutic options. These include state-of-the art liposuction& laser machines (SlimLipo, SmartLipo), modern fillers, botox, and surgical operations.

The plastic surgeon will choose upon your request the option that is proper and safe for you and the one that will offer you the young youthful face and neck that you always dreamt of. All this is provided by friendly staff who consider your safety and privacy to be a priority.

Baghdad Street – Building 38 same as Boushahri Seema Pharmacy, Opposite Suleiman Al-Luhaib Mosque - Tel : 1888877

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FOOD ADDICTION Has anyone heard of the term food addiction before? Well, between 2000 and 2007 there were only 2 publications about food addiction. In 2012 alone, there are 34 publications. A huge interest was directed to this area due to the bio-behavioral evidence that highly palatable foods rich in sugar, fat, and salt have an abuse potential similar to addictive drugs like cocaine and alcohol.

This was also proven by the human brain neuro-imaging studies and behavior genetic research.

There are some symptoms associated with food addiction such as spending the day for grocery shopping and eating almost half of the list at the same day. Other symptoms including the failure attempts to cut back on specific products or eating habits. Withdrawal symptoms are also accompanied with food addiction but to much less extreme than drug abuse. Those withdrawal symptoms vary from one person to another; some people fix anxiety by eating something crunchy, like chips or crackers.

Others choose eating processed snacks to correct being tired and/or depressed.

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Ahmad Alfailakawi works as Clinic Manger at Diet Care. He holds a BSc in Food Studies and Nutrition and a Master’s degree in Food Science. He is an expert in weight loss management and sports nutrition. Ahmad has previously worked as a teacher at Kuwait College of Health Sciences.

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Binge eating is somehow correlated with food addiction. The low end of obesity could be attributed to binge eating, the higher end could resemble a more aggressive pattern resulting in food addiction. However, studies have shown that not all people with food addiction have binge eating disorder, but most of them do. Binge eating can be defined as recurrent episodes (‘binges’) of uncontrolled, often rapid consumption of large amounts of food even in the absence of hunger and sometimes despite physical discomfort.

Research has shown that any wholesome food would activate the reward system of the brain by the release of dopamine, as well as other neurotransmitters and hormones.

However, highly palatable food were found to activate the signals the most. Recent findings also indicate that food deprivation and repeated consumption of highly palatable food can alter the signals in the brain which promote an increase intake.

The marketing power of palatable foods is not only seen by the high consumer demand for pizza, ice-cream, chocolate or chips, but by the invocation of food images to sell a host of other non-edible products such as perfumes, cologne and soaps. We can see perfumes of lemon or vanilla aroma and soaps of honey macaroon style.

So is it obesity leading to food addiction? Or is it food addiction leading to obesity? It is indeed very wide and interesting field, still under research.

Natural Remedies to beat the Flu As schools have started and our kids are exposed to all kinds of things on the playground, that vicious cycle of the never ending flu has begun. Though some may choose to go the allopathic route and just get a flu shot; some might just want to avoid the drama of the kids screaming in fear of an injection. So to avoid the screaming, Take a look at some options to naturally avoid or even cure the common cold or flu.

Garlic would be another option. It is a great immunity booster. With adding garlic to your food, you will find that you aren’t getting sick as often as you used to. However, make sure that you are not over cooking the garlic when adding it to your dishes. Sage, would be the herb to use when dealing with a sore throat. Using sage in a tea to gargle, or drink it as a tea with honey that will help clear up your throat. However, make sure to avoid sage while breastfeeding, as it may stop milk production.

Throughout history, our ancestors have used nature to cure many ailments, and there is no reason for us to do the same today. First, we have Thyme, also known as Za’atar in the Arab world. It is a great expectorant to clear out your sinuses and lungs. Now how to use it? It is best to use Thyme essential oil, the more organic the better, and add either to boiling water to create steam or to use loose thyme leaves and drink it as a tea.

Finally, there is oregano oil; this by far has the most benefits for us. Oregano oil is taken orally and is used to help with coughs, asthma, croup and bronchitis, as well as many other ailments. Also when applied topically it helps with many skin conditions such as acne, sores, rosacea and psoriasis; oregano oil is a natural antibacterial that, though doesn’t taste very good but has been one of the best natural remedies that I’ve personally used.

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

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Natural remedies make our lives a lot healthier and help to reduce the side effects of allopathic medicine. However, this is not an article to pull you away from modern medicine, it is one to show that you also have options that are natural.

Why you should attend one of the biggest fitness festivals in the world

I love fitness conventions!

showcased last weekend?

They remind me of Disneyland except the costumes are far less skimpier, everyone’s buzzing on endorphins and adrenaline and one can actually find a healthy meal or 2 (even protein ice cream!).

lWell fitness is ever-evolving, however, bodybuilding in Europe still has a strong hold within the fitness community. The pro and amateur shows were the big drawcards to this event and most of the fitness brands at the expo were geared towards this mainstream audience.

I am absolutely blessed and humbled at the fact I got to compete at this year’s Arnold Amateur Bodybuilding show at the prestigious Arnold Classic Europe (ACE).

Set in beautiful Madrid, Spain, the ACE event occurred on the 26th-28th of September and is one of the biggest bodybuilding shows outside of the United States, drawing in thousands of visitors, spectators and competitors interested in various disciplines of fitness to the beautiful Spanish capital.

What began as a sports festival back in 1989 in Columbus, Ohio; ACE is named in honour after the famous bodybuilder, actor and now Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger and now has several inter-continental festivals around the globe with Spain being its biggest and main international event.

Aside from bodybuilding, ACE also showcased brands, fitness demonstrations, sporting institutions and competitions for Mix Martial Arts, Olympic Lifting, Crossfit, StrongMan and even Cheerleading!

What were some of the fitness trends Reshmi Revi Certified Professional Trainer

Reshmi Revi is the Deputy General Manager for MultiWorks Personal Training. She is also an IFBB Bikini Competitor and passionate about fitness!

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lThere are no boundaries or competition within the interdisciplinary fields of sports. I had spectators from the Eleiko or Olympic Lifting division ask me who I was and what I was doing this weekend at the expo, I cheered on participants who had entered a crossfit throwdown, you could see bodybuilders who had done their comps looking on in amazement at the folks who were doing the capoeira demonstration; everyone at the Madrid Arena was united together by their passion for sports and fitness. lYou’re here to have fun! I initially was utterly nervous but speaking to some of the competitors there, they made me realize that yes training and competing should be taken seriously, but you’re due to have some fun too in this game.

All in all, I had an amazing time in Spain. I competed in my Bodybuilding Bikini class (that’s 160cm and under), took in some of the sights of Spain (if you ever get a chance to visit, the Gran Via and Sol are my 2 favorite places) and did some serious fitness shopping (when you visit these expos, they tend to premier the latest clothing and fitness accessories at a competitive price. If not, I absolutely loved Madrid’s Nike Store, Footlocker and the House of Hoops!).

We all without doubt lead a busy lifestyle which revolves around work, meeting deadlines, family commitments, studies and so on. It’s no surprise sometimes we hit a wall of fatigue and struggle to get going. If this sounds like something you experience then you may want to evaluate your eating habits and food choices. Even at your busiest, you need to make healthy food choices that can assist your body to fight off daily stress and fatigue of life.

What you need to know about food and energy Our body utilises energy from the food and fluids we choose to eat and drink by breaking it down into smaller units and then absorbing them to use as fuel. This process is called metabolism. The three main sources of energy are carbohydrates, being the most important source followed by protein and fat. Energy derived from protein and fat is only used when carbohydrates are depleted.

A diet rich in complex carbohydrates such as wholegrain (sources include bulgur, whole Sanaa Abdul Hamid Sanaa holds Masters of Clinical Dietetics from University of Queensland, Australia and is a Clinical dietitian. Sanaa is a also a blogger and very active on Instagram. Read more from Sanaa at: Blog: www.fit-n-fancy.com , Instagram: Sanaa_dietitian

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wheat flour, brown rice, buckwheat, quinoa, oats) beans and pulses, high-fibre cereals, starchy vegetables (for example parsnip, pumpkin, squash, peas, corn etc.) are foods that provide prolonged energy. These foods are rich in fibre and are digested at a slow, steady rate, keeping you full for longer.

Since complex carbohydrates stabilize your blood sugar levels, our pancreas secrete less insulin, thus making you feel less hungry.

Healthy protein (such as chicken, fish, turkey, legumes) and moderate amount of healthy fats (such as nuts, seeds, olive oil, and avocados) are also important to include in your daily diet. Keeping your body hydrated is also equally important. Since water is essential for digesting, absorbing and transporting nutrients for energy, being dehydrated leads to energy deprivation.

Processed carbohydrates such as white pasta, white rice, baked goods all lack fibre and nutrients, they get digested and absorbed quickly leading to quick rise in blood sugars followed by a crash. Refined sugar also works the same way, zapping your energy levels. It’s best to avoid sodas and other sugary drinks. Consuming excess caffeine in the form of coffee or energy drinks also negatively impacts your energy levels as they are mild diuretics which means it triggers water loss and can contribute to dehydration leading to fatigue. In addition, once the caffeine wears off you tend to feel down.

To keep your energy levels up, follow the tips

below when planning your meals.

5 tips to boost your energy level 1.Balance your plate with complex carbohydrates, protein and healthy fats.

For example ½ your plate can be fresh salad served with olive oil dressing; ¼ of your plate should be a source of complex carbohydrate and the remaining ¼ plate should be lean protein.

2.Include power snacks to eat between main meals. This snack should be source of protein and fibre. For example a piece of apple and a small handful of nuts OR a slice of wholegrain bread with natural nut butter of your choice.

3.Eat every 3-4 hours to keep your body supplied with constant energy and to maintain blood sugar levels 4.Keep yourself well hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day 5.Avoid excessive caffeine intake, simple sugars and processed foods which cause quick spikes in energy levels followed by an energy crash.

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Early detection can save lives. Commit to your regular checkups because you owe it to yourself.

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My family has a long history of breast cancer, a disease which I have lost many of beloved family members to.

We can minimize the risk of breast cancer by following a healthy and balanced lifestyle that starts with a positive and strong outlook on life, resulting in a healthy and strong body.

Stress is a major contributing factor to this disease and by staying positive and regularly exercising our chances are reduced. Love your body, believe in the strength of each part of it and stays stress free as possible.

Most importantly we must encourage women to take initiative and periodically have health checks including and not limited to breast cancer screening. Early detection means more effective treatment.

Make sure you do what makes you happy as a healthy body is a reflection of a happy life. Go pink with Citipages.

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As a health professional I believe "prevention is better than cure" So my message to all the lovely ladies out there is to schedule your mammograms timely, be aware of the signs, and educate and motivate other women in your family to do the same.

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Dr. Sarafudheen Villan Focusing on alleviating pain, maximizing function and improving lives

Please introduce yourself to our readers: I work as a Specialist Physiatrist (Medical Doctor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) at Taiba Rehabilitation Centre, Taiba Specialized Clinics in Fintas.

I have been working in Kuwait since March 2011. Prior to moving to Kuwait, I have been working as a Consultant in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Medicine at University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust in Britain.

As a physiatrist I am able to identify the problems and provide alternative treatments including a variety of medical injections, medical acupuncture treatment along with physical therapy to help the patient have better pain control with less drug dependency and better coping mechanisms to deal with his or her problem. In this specialty, the person as a whole is considered while treatments are formulated for their disabling problems rather than treating their medical condition alone.

Tell us about your education: I graduated from Calicut Medical College (1991 – 1997), Calicut, India. I completed postgraduate training in Orthopaedics at JNMC, AMU, India in 2001. I did further postgraduate trainings in the United Kingdom. I got Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in March 2004 and associate Fellowship of Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in June 2004.

I then pursued higher specialist training in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine at London Deanery from 2005 and got Higher Specialist Qualification called CCST in 2009. I also got Fellowship of European Board of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine in 2009.

What does a physiatrist do and what is a typical day like for you?

In simple terms, physiatrist is a medical doctor with higher specialist training in a specialty of medicine called Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation who helps patients become as functional and pain free as possible so they can enjoy life as before. Elaborating on it, a physiatrist manages a patient’s medical issues as they participate through the rehabilitation process. A physiatrist assesses the patient and assures that the patient is medically stable to participate in therapies.

Medical issues specific to rehabilitation include pain management, neurogenic bowel and bladder, spasticity management, and disease education. Furthermore, a physiatrist will manage other co-morbid conditions (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, heart diseases, lung diseases, etc.) of the patients who need rehabilitation in order to prevent further medical complications.

A common misconception about physiatrists is that they are the ones who are actually performing the therapies. Physiatrists and physical therapists treat patients with the same types of conditions. In general, physical therapists are trained in the clinical features of common musculoskeletal pathology, musculoskeletal examination, developing a treatment plan and exercise regimen, and physical modalities (including heat, cold,

Why did you choose your specialty?

Physiatry is a very interesting field with a broad range of sub-specialties focused on handling issues such as pain management, rheumatological conditions, sports medicine, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, neurological conditions and stroke rehabilitation. During my time working in hospitals I witnessed many patients’ frustrations as they went from physician to physician seeking a solution for their conditions and all they received were medications to mask the pain.

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TENS). Physiatrists, on the other hand, are medical doctors who assess patients, make and manage medical diagnoses, prescribe medications, do interventions such as specialized injections (botulinum toxin, steroids with local anaesthetics, hyaluronic acid etc.) into soft-tissues, muscles and joints and prescribe the therapies that physical therapists will subsequently perform. Physiatrists formulate the overall management plan for the patients who need rehabilitation and collaborate, coordinate and communicate with therapists to ensure patients are receiving appropriate treatment.

On a typical day, I would be evaluating patients in outpatient clinic or on inpatient wards, managing the diagnosis, comorbidities and associated medical problems. I see a variety of patients with issues primarily related to neck, back, joints and neurological problems.

What sports injuries do you treat most often?

I treat almost all types of sports injuries.

Commonest sports injuries I get to treat are injuries of knee, ankle, hip, elbow, shoulder, wrist, neck and back sustained from sports ranging from football, basket ball, health club work-out, swimming, tennis, squash and badminton to volley ball.

What is one of the biggest challenges that you face in your job?

One of the biggest challenges I face is ensuring that every patient is receiving the ideal treatment for their specific condition.

Most patients require a multi-disciplinary approach with multiple specialty health care providers to ensure they are receiving the care they need and deserve. Dealing with each patient as an individual with a unique set of circumstances and being able to

provide the ideal treatment for their problem can be a challenging task.

What's the most exciting recent medical advancement in your field?

Stem cell treatment technology for the recovery/ rehabilitation of chronic pain problems, spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, and disabling neurological conditions is one of the most exciting medical advances which is emerging now. Robotic rehabilitation therapy, modern assistive devices, computerized communication systems, implanted devices, FES based functional devices, wearable technology, high end gadgets, and new generation prostheses and orthoses are a few other advances to name in terms of technological advancement in the specialty.

Another development is gait retraining in suspended harness which has been reported as an effective rehabilitation technique in some neurological conditions.

How would you describe the Taiba Rehabilitation & Physiotherapy Center in Fintas and what makes it unique and different?

Taiba Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy Center is the only hospital or rehabilitation centre in Kuwait that is staffed with all the rehabilitation medical professionals such as medical doctor specialized in physical medicine, rehabilitation and orthopaedics; chiropractor and physiotherapists. It is like the only ‘one stop solution’ rehabilitation center in Kuwait. The center is very well equipped with all the modern instruments as well. Also it is the only center in Kuwait that offers chiropractic service by the only chiropractor in Kuwait.

Were you athletic growing up?

I used to play football and shuttle and ball badmintons during my younger age. Apart from these usual sports activities, my growing up was not athletic.

What can people do in their everyday lives to keep their spines healthy?

Correct Postures and Proper Ergonomics: Adopt, practice and maintain good postures in standing, walking, sitting, lifting and lying in positions where the least strain is placed on supporting muscles and ligaments.

Standing: Keep one foot slightly in front of the other, with your knees slightly bent. This position helps to take the pressure off your low back. We need to stand up, walk and sit straight or upright.

We spend a lot of our time sitting and sleeping, so make sure you are adequately supported.

Invest in a good supportive chair, pillow and mattress.

Sitting: Stretch your legs and back after each hour of sitting and avoid sitting (at desk or in car) for prolonged periods without breaks.

Regular breaks and stretches help to maintain healthy spine, joint and muscular function.

Sleeping: Sleeping on our stomach puts too much pressure on the spine. Sleep on your back or side, and never your stomach. We need to use October, 2014

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supportive mattress as well as a pillow that promotes proper alignment of our back and neck. Be sure to turn your mattress regularly so that it wears evenly. Placing a pillow under your knees while lying on your back cuts the pressure on your spine roughly in half. Lying on your side with a pillow between your knees may also reduce the pressure on your back. Never sleep in a position that causes a portion of your spine to hurt. Most often, your body will tell you what position is best.

Reaching and Bending: When reaching for something above shoulder level, stand on a stool. Straining to reach such objects may not only hurt your mid-back and neck, but it can also bring on shoulder problems. Do not bend over at the waist to pick up items from the floor or a table.

Lifting: Kneel down on one knee with the other foot flat on the floor as near as possible to the item you are lifting. Lift with your legs, not your back, keeping the object close to your body at all times. If you must lift a heavy item, get someone to help you.

Moving Heavy Items: Pushing is easier on your back than pulling. Use your arms and legs to start the push.

Carrying: When carrying objects, particularly if they are heavy, keep them as close to your body as possible. Carrying two small objects—one in each hand—is often easier to handle than one large one. Don’t overload your backpack and it is advised to carry less than 10 per cent of our body weight in a backpack and this is applicable to children’s school bags as well.

Body Weight: Maintain a weight that is appropriate for your height and frame.

Diet: Eat healthy food and also diet to the body weight requirement. Drink plenty of water. Staying hydrated is important to maintaining soft tissue elasticity and fluidity in joints. Our intervertebral (spinal) discs are vulnerable to loss of hydration and can begin to lose height. As the discs begin to 64

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shrink, we are more vulnerable to painful disc conditions such as bulging or rupture.

In addition, as the spine begins to lose its protective padding, it further contributes to the loss of structural health of spine.

Stay active. Whether you make regular visits to the gym, walk, bike, swim, or play with your kids, staying active and keeping your body moving helps maintain the health of your spine. The best exercise routine for your back and neck is one that combines stretching, strengthening, and aerobic activity. Exercise also helps you to lose weight or maintain a proper weight. Being overweight, especially if you have pot belly or belly fat, can put added stress on the muscles, ligaments, tendons and discs in your lower back.

Regular Exercises: Take part in regular stretching, strengthening and aerobic exercises to improve your fitness level and this will make you more resistant to injury, and speed recovery if you are injured. It is recommended to do 30 minutes minimum of moderate intensity exercise on all or most days of the week and this will give you general health benefits as well as keeping your spine strong and healthy. Do general warm up and stretch your spine before sports and exercises; and warm down and stretch after.

Shoes: Wear shoes that are well balanced, supportive, flexible and comfortable.

Stop smoking: Smokers experience more spine pain and heal more slowly. Also smoking predisposes to disc degeneration.

Consult a health professional: If you have chronic stress or pain, consulting the experts is essential, so don’t delay. Don't ignore spinal problems or pain. Although it is common to have back pain once in a while, it can indicate a more serious problem. Left untreated, problems with your spine can worsen and become quite serious. Listen to what your body is telling you. Don't overdo it at the gym or at work, or self-medicate for

a problem. Seek professional care to learn about your spine and the correct treatment for your symptoms.

What are some of the most common injuries you treat and what can people do to prevent them?

As I mentioned before, the commonest sports injuries I get to treat are injuries of knee, ankle, hip, elbow, shoulder, wrist, neck and back sustained from sports ranging from football, basket ball, health club work-out, swimming, tennis, squash and badminton to volley ball.

Here are some tips to prevent sports injuries: Be in proper physical condition to play a sport by following a regular conditioning program of exercises. Always warm up before you play or exercise. Take a light jog for 5 to 10 minutes, and then go through some of the movements you do when playing. Stretch specific muscles that tend to be tight and that you’ll use in the activity. A proper warmup can help prevent injury and improve your level of play. Don’t do too much too soon.

Gradually increase the level and amount of time you exercise. We need to know and abide by the rules of the sport. The rules are designed, in part, to keep things safe.

Don’t play or exercise when you’re fatigued or in pain. Pay attention to your body, and don’t push yourself unnecessarily. Wear the right shoes for your sport. Make sure they fit properly, are stable, and absorb shock.

Learn proper form. This can reduce your risk for overuse injuries in sports such as tennis and golf. Always use proper safety gear and protective equipments. This includes helmets, goggles, protective pads, gloves, joint supports, bands and mouth guards depending on the sport. Helmets, the most common safety gear, protect you when you’re playing team sports, as well as when you are biking, skateboarding, and skating.

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Seemingly Crazy Spa Treatments Spas are the places to which you go in order to get away from it all, rejuvenating your mind body and soul. If you need to completely relax and empty your mind of all the day to day issues that life throws at you, many folk will tell you that there is no better way than with a fantastic spa trip. It makes you feel healthy and good about yourself.

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There are spas in all corners of the globe, and some really great ones here in Kuwait, but finding the best can be tricky and we all know that the usual spas involve a good massage or facial, but some of the spas out there have some very unusual treatments then you may never even have heard of.

Many spas have created their own treatments based on local traditions and cultures that completely change the idea of many spa treatments, yet still offer incredible health benefits. Let us introduce you here to a few of the craziest spa treatments from around the world...

Cryotherapy In European countries such as Slovakia and Finland the winters are very long and cold, which became the inspiration for the treatment known as cryotherapy. Cold treatment has a long history and it has been used for centuries to provide pain relief and as a treatment of rheumatic diseases, and is still used to ease swelling and pain. Cold treatment is now also widely used to counter against sleeping disorders, stress symptoms and skin diseases like psoriasis. People who have tried cold treatment report that it made them feel energetic. Super cold treatment is safe and suits most people. During the treatment you wear bathing suit, headgear to protect your ears, mittens, socks and felt footwear!

The treatment involves entering a chamber that is chilled to a temperature of approximately minus 110 degrees celsius for a couple of minutes. This is about as long as any human could stay in the chamber safely, as any more and it could cause hypothermia or even death! However, It is believed that the benefits of cryotherapy include the removal of toxins from the entire body and the strengthening of the immune system.

Geisha Facial A spa in Manhattan, New York, received a huge amount of interest back in 2008 when it announced a new treatment called a “Geisha Facial” or now more commonly known as the “bird poop facial”. This facial treatment, that reportedly unlocks the secrets of Geisha beauty, uses traditional and natural Japanese ingredients to soften, brighten and nourish the facial complexion. The most crucial ingredient in these unique facials is uguisu no fun (powdered nightingale droppings), once a secret known only to traditional kabukiactors and the Geisha themselves.

Uguisu no Fun is perfectly safe to use on the facial skin, sanitized through exposure to ultraviolet light before being milled to a fine powder. During the facial, nightingale droppings are mixed with delicate Japanese rice bran to enhance their inherent exfoliating and facial lightening properties.

Beer Baths Beer is taken very seriously in the Czech Republic. There are regular festivals dedicated to beer, and breweries at every corner. In some places the beer is even used to soak your body in, because it is believed that such treatment has curative effects on the complexion and hair, relieving muscle tension, warming up joints and supporting the immune system!

Real Beer Baths are an original curative spa therapy combining remedial effects of warm mineral water, beer, ingredients for brewing beer, products of the brewing process and classical as well as special massages. The aim of the baths involves harmonizing functions of the organism, mental rest, recondition and relaxation.

Snake Massage Ada Barak’s Carnivorous Plant Farm and Spa in Northern Israel offers a uniquely strange treatment to its visiting guests. The spa offers a snake massage, where you lie down and have your face and body covered

in snakes! Apparently they help to ease migraines and also help to soothe any aches and pains or sore muscles. If you are scared of snakes then this treatment may actually end up having the opposite effect, of course, and leave you feeling tense and anxious after such an ordeal.

A snake massage is clearly not for the faint of heart, as visitors are draped with a variety of non-venomous serpents. Larger ones, like the corn and king snakes, provide a deep, kneading massage, whereas smaller milk snakes flicker over the skin for a soothing, fluttering sensation (if you're the sort of person who calls dozens of snakes crawling on your body soothing, that is).

Fire Massage Known widely as a traditional Chinese acupuncture process, fire cupping is supposed to alleviate many different illnesses whether you have muscular pain, lung problems, or even just a common cold.

By heating glass cups, a suctioning effect is created on the patient’s body, which results in large circular looking bruises. Those who have experienced the treatment have reported a variety of benefits, from just a feeling of deep relaxation to pain relief, and even to a common cold actually being completely cured.

Taking this to another level, however, reports form China suggest that Fire Massage is now available in a seemingly more extreme form. One news network recently provided a detailed description of a new practice which includes a “fire rope”, which is made out of some 20 different types of Chinese herbal grasses. The rope is placed on the participant’s naked body, then covered with plastic wrap to prevent burning during the process. A couple of wet towels are then placed on top of this pile of protection, and doused in flammable alcohol. Then, the therapist ignites the soaked towels to set your body (on back or chest) on fire. The entire process is repeated three times per session! Unsurprisingly, these reports are as yet unconfirmed and discussion around the therapy is quite heated.

As for me? I think I shall stick with traditional massages. But what would you choose?

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and Rajiv

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Kuwait laughs with the Funny Indian

Rajiv Satyal Rajiv Satyal is one of the most serious poker faced comedians I've ever met yet once he started cracking jokes two things happened, the first was I couldn't stop laughing and the second was I couldn't stop laughing.

Originally from India, Rajiv was born in Cincinnati Ohio to two loving parents, who as much as they wanted him (for about a minute) to remain in the corporate world and live the standard life also supported his decisions . Rajiv realized his life had more to it, and since his forte was making people laugh, he decided to quit his job with Fiji Water and Procter and Gamble (before that) put together a life plan after taking the advice of his mentor and started to hit the mikes in Los Angeles.

He did one five minute set at the Comedy Factory and that one stint was key in catapulting him into the world of comedy. So he started the Funny Indian Web Site, and used it as a platform to become further recognized. He did eventually figure out a winning formula to be recognized and being the smart ex-corporate world member where he avoided the reliance on agents to book his engagements for him.

The thing I also noticed was that Rajiv was also very wise, and in my opinion can easily wear two hats the second being an inspirational speaker. His demeanor is calm and his patience seems to go on for ages, probably do too to the meditation and yoga which he says grounds him. The other wonderful thing about Rajiv is that he travels everywhere with his wonderful dad, whom we had the pleasure of meeting . (Everyone should have a dad like his) .

Rajiv is currently doing comedy tours yet has booked a couple of tv pilots in California, where he calls home and loves being in the US where he feels that most things just work while the rest of the word is still in his opinion dangerous. However, after having visited Kuwait to perform at yet another one of our Mad stand comedy shows, i’m sure he has changed his mind a little bit.

My meeting with Rajiv took us on quite a few conversations, and after spending a whole hour with him, I can honestly say that he is a great guy, with a funny take on life and is grounded enough not to suffer from the issues that fame brings. We became good friends exchange contacts and promised to stay in touch. I walked away with some pretty substantial advice . The team at CityPages were yet again lucky enough to meet another great person, what a n awesome job we have.

You can catch Rajiv on rajivsatyal.com and on youtube.

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RIHAM

Al-Reshaid An artist with compassion

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Who is Riham Al-Reshaid?

Riham Al-Reshaid is a self-taught Kuwaiti artist and mental health advocate living and working in Kuwait.

As an artist, I work in a variety of styles and mediums ranging from detailed pen and ink drawings to abstract mixed media paintings.

Through my artwork and advocacy work, I tackle attitudes about mental health problems. My aim is to break down the stigma and discrimination by opening up communication between those with and without experience of mental health problems.

At what time in your life you knew that you will be an artist?

My mother is an artist, so I grew up around art.

I was a creative child with a big imagination and she always gave me ways to express that, whether it was through drawing or some sort of art project she would come up with. I knew I had an interest in art, but didn’t really realize this was something I wanted to do full time, until I realized that I could use this talent to help others in my community.

What was the inspiration behind becoming an artist?

I have always felt like I had a lot to say and express to others. I find that I have always been best at doing that through creativity and art.

How would you describe your art?

Each piece I create represents a certain story, event or emotion I have gone through. I draw inspiration from others stories as well. The type of media I use in paintings also changes based on the subject. I enjoy experimenting as much as I can.

How do you decide the subject of your painting?

I find that the subjects usually come up as I am observing people or things around me. I will see something that catches my eye, or makes me feel a certain way. Those small things often lead to bigger and better ideas.

When did you decide to continue with this as a full time work?

In 2012, I decided to focus on my art and I have been so lucky with the amount of support I have received. It makes me incredibly happy to see others enjoying my work. I also feel very blessed that I am able to help others by doing something I love to do.

Who encouraged you most from the family to carry on?

My whole family has been very supportive from the beginning. They are always encouraging me to continue creating.

What type of collaboration you have with Fawzia Sultan Rehabilitation Institute?

Currently, 20% of sales made from my art are

donated to the Fawzia Sultan Rehabilitation Institute (FSRI). The proceeds will be used to help individuals receive treatment for mental health issues, as well as promoting mental health awareness through a variety of activities in Kuwait.

Where can one paintings from?

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You can check out my facebook and instagram sites for paintings available for sale, as well as Saatchi online. www.facebook.com/ artworkbyrihamalreshaid Instagram @rihamart www.saatchiart.com/rihamart Also contact rihamart@gmail.com for more information.

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By Tamara Qabazard There is a concept that we study in veterinary medicine called “One Health” which ties together the human-animal bond with the environment.

Generally it is a way to assess synergism between two species and create a better life for both since humans and animals carry the same traits and can share the same diseases.

By understanding the way a disease is transmitted between animals can help us prevent its spread inter- and intra-specially.

A main point though is the fact that we can also use animals to understand human behavior better. One of the examples we were given was the way medical students were learning how to work with horses to improve their bedside manner since equines are very social creatures that respond to body language and energy. We use seeing eye dogs for the blind. Horses are now being used in behavioral health facilities in the treatment of substance abuse and eating disorders to help teach how one persons actions can affect another living being. Once we start looking at animals as our equals who deserve the same comfort and care that we humans do, we can start treating each other better.

Gandhi once said “the greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated”.

I believe this means that Kuwait has not experienced moral progress in quite a while.

Our corruption starts at a governmental level.

1.The public poisoning of stray animals.

Instead of implementing a trap-neuterrelease program for population control, the government decided that the slow agonizing death of bleeding out into your body cavities would be more fitting. Not only that, but

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there was no medical equipment available in the veterinary hospitals in case an actual pet accidentally ate the readily accessible poison because of several import restrictions at customs.

2.Turning a blind eye and therefore supporting the public massacre of stray animals. When a young child was attacked by stray dogs in Khiran (where were her parents?) and three nation team shooters went out to massacre the innocent stray dogs around Kuwait, how did the government respond? With silence.

Following suit, many civilians trying to prove their “masculinity” and pseudo-nationalism and obvious lack of humanity ventured out to only further exacerbate the situation by decapitating – yes decapitating – stray dogs with axes or running them over with cars and taking photos of it to post on social media, where was the law enforcement? After days/weeks of public outcry a shelter was promised. I guess there may still be some sort of blueprint – somewhere.

3.The Friday market. I don’t even know where to begin with this one. The obvious malnourished neonatal animals, the monkeys, cheetahs, lions, etc.. Again, where is law enforcement? This area is literally a five minute drive from PAAFR. Where are the laws that should be implemented against this animal abuse? Aren’t they aware that many diseases animals carry are zoonotic and can affect humans along with our agriculture (food & drinking systems) as well?

4.Random animal abuse that occurs on the side of the road. Children throwing rocks at dogs. Lighting cats on fire. Sticking needles into animals. One of the largest signs of psychopathy is a history of animal abuse. We are breeding little future serial killers who are heartless and inhumane and will eventually kill your children. We are raising a numb, jaded, technologically dependent nation with no idea of empathy.

5.The zoo. The promised “new elephant cage” that had funding set aside from the government which then was mysteriously reallocated. Or the fact that most of the animals are living in putrid conditions because they are overpopulated and their cages are too small. The new safari is now on a standstill.

The people who feed the animals socks and firecrackers and plastic. The parents that let their children do this without even having a second thought that they are destroying another life. Working at the zoo showed me how selfish and disgusting humans can be.

A coworker once asked a visiting woman to stop letting her child feed the monkeys potato chips and the woman yelled at my coworker.

I have seen younger boys throw stones at Malek – the elephant. I have seen younger boys tell the Egyptian security guards that they will get the guard deported.

Why are we allowing this type of misconduct to continue? If corruption is coming from the top we will be more inclined to let it slide whence it is happening from the bottom. If those in power can get away with dishonesty why can’t a regular civilian? There happens to be a lack of morals due to the fact that we are living in a simulated world where we can hide behind the mask of a computer screen and not hold each other responsible for our actions. When has it been acceptable to take another life for leisure? We need to reevaluate our relationships with other living beings whether it be animals or other humans.

Start small: leave a bowl of water or food for the strays outside. Smile at a stranger. If you see someone abusing another soul try to stop it and educate them. The failure is not only because we see others get away with immoral actions, the failure is in the fact that we don’t educate our children why it is incorrect and what we can do to stop it.

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What to see

Athens

A city worshipped by gods and people, a magical city: Athens, the enchanting capital of Greece.

Many five-star hotels will offer you the best accommodation so you can enjoy your stay in Athens. Here are some of the greatest: Electra Palace Hotel, Amalia Hotel, New Hotel, King George Hotel, The Athens Gate hotel, Hotel Grande Bretagne…

Acropolis, Erechtheion and Parthenon: Be one of the three million visitors who come yearly to discover the story of these three historical monuments: Acropolis, Erechtheoin and Parthenon.

A large number of museums and galleries are ready to welcome all the Greek art lovers: Acropolis museum, Benaki Modern Art Museum and National Archeological museum.

For a relaxing afternoon, the National Gardens will be the perfect place: the Athenians will have the pleasure to host you in their former kings’ garden.

Looking for Antiques? Martinos is an antique shop located in a mansion from the 19th century: swords, coins, Venetian glass… a great collection awaits the antiquarians.

Looking for books? Eleftheroudakis is an eight-floor paradise for all the book lovers.

Great amount of books, CDs and even a café; someone will surely be happy in this place.

Looking for some Greek specialties?

Bachar is one of the best spice shops: a large amount of aromatic and pharmaceutical herbs to flavor your mixtures. Create the perfect mix, whether for health or food.

What to do

Mount Hymettus: An incredible view awaits the adventurous ones in Mount Hymettus: stunning sunset, all of Athens, the airport and the mountains of Parnitha. Spend a great moment of pure pleasure and relaxation.

Ancient promenade: A walk through the city is the best way to discover some of its most well-known sights. You will enjoy seeing modern and ancient Athens side by side; this is what makes its splendor.

Greek islands: companies organize cruises around Greek islands so you can enjoy all the beauty of this country not only its capital.

Where to Eat

Monopolio Athinon: At reasonable prices, you can enjoy great Greek food in Monopolio Athinon restaurant. Don’t wait so much to taste the best regional dishes you now know where to go Trata O Stelios: For the fish lovers, this restaurant is perfect. Trata O Stelios offers a vast variety of fish meals: from deep-fried calamari to battered prawns, everyone will be satisfied.

To Bakaliko: Even in Greece you can still have the best French food at To Bakaliko. Its owner Eric Artigaud offers you great dishes of his French gastronomy.

Where to shop

For all the shopaholics you will find what you’re searching for here in Athens.

Looking for some new outfits? Carouzos is where all the great fashion labels meet: clothes

by Prada, Donna Karan and Valentino. So it’s all about finding the perfect outfit for you.

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Ahmed

NASSER AL-NOWAIBET Bringing fresh energy and new perspective to PR

Please introduce yourself to our readers: I am Ahmed Nasser Al Nowaibet, 25 years old, married, and work as PR specialist in one of the leading companies in the private sector. I like to interact with others and stay connected socially. I was also the President of the National Union of Kuwait University Students.

Tell us about your education: I earned my bachelor's degree in political science and psychology from Kuwait University.

How did you get interested in PR field?

I was interested in PR since my early days at the university but it really caught my attention during the union elections that is when I decided to enhance my knowledge by joining PR classes, workshops and courses.

Though a PR specialist is usually required to have a relevant type and level of education, however, is not enough to become a PR and much less to become a successful PR. In my point of view, a PR specialist needs certain skills like excellent communication skills, stay socially active through work, travel, hobbies, family and friends, be open to new experiences, must know to work under pressure etc.

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What does your role entail at your current position?

My role is to enhance the company image through PR activities and events.

What is a day at work like for you?

Busy Busy Busy! Yet enjoying every moment of the experience, relations, and people I work with. And that is because I am passionate about PR and I love what I do.

What do you love most about the job?

Everyday challenges, meeting new people, and new learning experiences.

Which particular project or campaign has remained indelible in your mind and why?

I work in a very dynamic sector and every moment counts, however, I am especially proud of VIVA’s sponsorship of Real Madrid Football Club; one of the most successful football clubs in the world, and Manchester United Soccer School camp. I would also like to mention VIVA success event 2014.

Change is imminent. In your field how do you cope with new trends how do you remain relevant?

For me as a person, I am very aggressive when it comes to self-development.

I like to stay active socially and continuously update myself in all the latest trends in different sector, apply these trends to my work and always try to adopt new trends.

Could you have been in any other career rather than this?

This is just a start for me, I am passionate about what I do and I am trying to get the needed experience to help build my career.

What are you most proud of in your career so far?

I am proud to work in one of the most dynamic sectors, especially that VIVA telecom is relatively new with major success story and the achievements by the people behind it. I feel so proud to be part of this success.

What are your personal goals and future plans?

I would like to have an extensive experience in PR that I can share and influence others in their own careers. And establish my own PR firm to work locally and internationally.

When and how do you relax?

Weekends are very important for me in terms of spending time with family and friends. Also, I like to travel to get away and to relax.

What advice would you give to the fresh PR graduates starting their career?

My advice to them is to love what you do in order to excel in it.

Your message for us at CityPages magazine and our readers: Firstly, I would like to thank you for choosing me among other wonderful people to be featured in your lovely magazine.

Secondly, I would like to thank you for your efforts to support the youth of Kuwait.

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FIGHTING

CANCER WITH AN ATTITUDE Batul Tarawala

DEALING WITH 'THE NEWS' The moment a person hears they have cancer or tumor, what one goes through is shock, disbelief, anger, grief, depression and other negative feelings. But I felt relieved; I now knew what ailment I was suffering from.

Now, I can only get better with time. I had heard how horrible chemotherapy was and I also knew about the hair loss.

It is harder for people with less obvious symptoms to accept the news; but then your treatment time will be much shorter and trust me you do not want to suffer the pain that cancer or a tumor can cause (*shudder*).

The news is devastating but it is not the end of the world unless you make it the end of your world. Take a deep breath and tell yourself: I will survive this.

I know it is easier said than done but I have been there and trust me it is better to accept it. Acceptance makes it easier. It frees you - mentally and spiritually. It makes dealing with the disease much easier and it makes the long road to recovery a lot less daunting.

Another thing that took me a long time to realize is and this advice is gold: "You could have done nothing; I repeat nothing to avoid it." People living completely healthy lives are still susceptible to cancer. Most cancers are chromosomal defects (that's tiny part of your cell), you can't do anything to prevent it. So, just sit tight and get ready for this new journey of life.

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chemotherapy session, no matter what you read about it or think it will be like. It will frustrate, agitate and aggravate you. I was ready to give up after the first session of chemotherapy as it was by far the hardest thing I’d ever gone through, but I kept telling myself it can’t get any worse than this. Take one day at a time. And soon you will fall into the rhythm of things.

Think of yourself as a solider and the cancer is by default your enemy. You are fighting the most important battle of your life for your life. The side-effects of chemo are your battle scars, wear them with pride.

You are a hero. Be an inspiration to yourself and others around you. One thing I realized during my battle was that happiness is a choice you make. Let me explain – I was sick, and in extreme pain and bedridden but I had a choice to make, whether I was going to take it down and cry about it all along or I could just look at all the wonderful things I still have in life and thank the Almighty for them. I chose to be stubbornly happy because nobody takes that choice away from you, but you. A happy person will radiate happiness. Be radiant.

DEALING WITH CHEMOTHERAPY

It is natural to feel sad and even cry. You don't need to be strong all the time. Call a friend or a family member that you are close to and bawl your eyes out but before crying decide how long you are going to cry - give yourself 10 minutes, 1/2 an hour or an hour for grieving and then start counting your blessings.

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healthy. Have fun on those days - watch movies, go shopping, invite your friends or family over and have a party or meet your friends for coffee. Have a date with your spouse. Spend time with your child.

Pamper yourself with a massage especially a day before your next chemo. It will take your mind off it and you'll be relaxed and energetic. When you are out don't think about the inevitable.

WHAT'S LIFE GOING TO BE LIKE? Initially, you will feel extremely tired, depressed, angry and emotional. It's your body getting used to the drugs and its sideeffects. You'll take longer to get over the earlier sessions but as your chemo treatment progresses these side-effects will reduce.

When you are ready, go to school or work and resume your daily routine if you can.

Just as the saying goes, “An idle mind is a devil's workshop”, so try to keep busy. Take a break if you like to, however try not to brood.

“Why did this happen to me?” This is a futile question. Try not to think too much about it. Be alone if you prefer that or come to AlSidra. Talk to a survivor and think "I'm going to get through this, Inshallah." Your life will change as much as you want it to change.

You alone make that decision.

SHOULD I TELL OTHERS OR NOT FAMILY: Your family and closest friends will obviously know about the disease and they will suffer with you. It is sometimes just as hard to watch your loved ones suffer as it is to suffer

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appreciate it and grow closer to you. Do not dismiss your child's questions, s/he might feel isolated and scared.

When my 3 year old daughter first saw me bald, (she wasn't with me for the first month of treatment), she got scared. So, I wore a skull cap and called her in the room and asked her if she liked seeing me in the cap or was it ok to see me bald. She told me that she didn't like seeing me bald, so I said, "Ok, cap it is." And I hugged her. After a few days she came in the room and I didn't have my cap on and was searching for it and she said, "Mama, it's ok, I don't mind seeing you like this." I took her in my arms and told her I was very proud of her and how brave she was!.

yourself. Allow them to help you as it will make them happy. It is next to impossible to go through this alone, don't try it. Ask for help. In doing so you’ll help not only yourself but also the people who love you. It is a humbling experience and not a sign of weakness.

OTHER PEOPLE: This is entirely your decision but if the tumor or cancer has significantly changed your appearance and it will; I would advise you to tell people. There are other pros to telling people 1. People become more helpful towards you.

2. If you don't pity your condition no one else will (Firsthand experience).

3. People will pray for you.

4. You can help other people in the same condition as you and also ask others for help.

5. And most importantly, don't feel ashamed of your disease, would you hide yourself from others if you had a fever or a cold? This is a much worse disease but that's all it is, don't give it power over you.

CHILDREN: How do I break the news to my child or younger siblings?

The fear of the unknown is the biggest fear. How did you feel when you didn’t know what you had? Don’t make your child suffer that. Children are very smart; they will know if you are sick. If your child is sensitive, it is imperative to tell them. Make them comfortable with it. You can do so by including them in your treatment, they'll

She was in charge of giving me medicines every day and "help" me exercise by counting 1-10. She would remember the time and feel so happy that she was doing something to make her mama feel better. But the downside to my daughter's sensitivity was that she had become more reserved and shy and but this happened because I wasn't well and not because I told her my about my illness.

Please don't hide your disease from your child since you won't be good at it anyway and you have no idea how therapeutic a child's support can be during this time.

Answer his/her questions as honestly as you can and kiss and hug them to make them feel loved.

HOW TO COPE WITH HAIR LOSS Ah! The knowledge that scares, terrifies and depresses women more than the chemotherapy itself is when you hear about losing your precious hair. It's almost worse than the chemotherapy. Hair is such an integral part of our beauty regime. It is our vanity, our pride.

I had really nice hair and I loved experimenting with it. And I so long to have my healthy locks back! This is just to let you know that this wasn't easy for me. I waited to shave it all until I had a bald spot the size of the Asian continent. And my hair was falling all over the house but I just wasn't ready to shave it all off. But one day, I just decided to take that plunge. Before I turned on that electric plug on the razor, I decided to mourn for my hair for half an hour, although I only cried for 10 minutes and eventually got over it. Till today my missing hair sometimes sadden me but I just got used to it.

To cover my baldness I used a wig first. It felt amazing because it is as close as getting your hair back. But the itchness from it was quite annoying. Later, I discovered scarves as they are lighter on your head than wigs and you can tie wicked styles with them. I have learnt a lot of styles on YouTube. The best part about living in the Middle East is that you can tie a simple hijab and no one will know you've lost your hair.

POSITIVE ATTITUDE Life is too short not to be happy. Cancer can affect your body but don't let it affect your mind. Smile and be happy. Have fun. Be positive. Try these exercises when you feel particularly sad (after chemo or when your counts are low and you want to avoid going out) 1. Think of 10 things in your life that make your life wonderful. Your spouse, children, parents, family, etc. Find a reason smile.

2. A lot of people meditate to find peace, it works miraculously if you know how to.

3. Watch a funny video or watch a comedy movie or read a hilarious article or book, instant mood changer.

4. Talk about funny things you or siblings did growing up.

SPECIAL MENTIONS My family was and will always my backbone throughout this journey. Each and every one of them arming me with so much strength and mental resolve to become better, I am extremely fortunate to have you all in my life. Besides my family, the doctors and staff at Sheikha Badriya Hospital, especially Dr. Mohammed Khalid, who always had time for me and Dr. Reem, my Physiotherapist who aided my walking and gave me mental strength to get better physically. The best part about the hospital Al-Sidra, just going there used to make me forget I’m at a hospital.

Karen, Shebina, Fey and Altaf are incredibly supportive and are just remarkable people. It is an excellent service provided by the State of Kuwait.

FINALLY…IT'S LOOKS.

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ABOUT THE WRITER Batul Tarawala, a business graduate from American University of Kuwait, a wife and a mother to a four year old. She shares her real life experience and hopes to reach out to others in similar situation; to inform and educate people in need of help and others around them.

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When your skin is feeling itchy, irritated, dry and taut you are likely to be categorized under the skin type “SENSITIVE”.

Your skin is punished with inflammation and redness all year round either with warm dry air or extremely cold winters. More than 50% of women and even men feel their skin is sensitive but accurately identifying the underlying reason can be tricky as there are many factors influencing it.

Unlike any other part of our body, our face is exposed to environmental influences every day through the changing seasons and with the fluctuation between warm Anisaa New LaFem Salon & Beauty Co.

Anisaa is an Aesthetic Consultant and Trainer with New Lafem Salon & Beauty Co. You can follow them on Facebook and Instagram at: @lafemsalonq8

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Sensitive Skin and cold, a balanced skin undergoes a roller coaster ride. The epidermal layer of the skin gets impaired; Sebum production declines, causing dryness and tautness while losing its tolerance to normal skincare products.

The barrier function of the skin gets imbalanced and the skin gets more vulnerable to external irritants that come from environment (pollution, wind, climate) or from the daily use products (cleansers, creams, perfumes, makeup) that can penetrate and disrupt nerve endings and blood vessels

causing eczema, psoriasis, rosacea or even coupérosé. Additionally, internal factors such as stress, improper sleep patterns, unhealthy diet, smoking, medication and certain health issues also have an impact on the skin.

For this reason, it is important to strengthen the skin’s barrier function which will prevent foreign matter from the outside like bacteria, viruses or fungus, chemical ingredients and allergens to penetrate the body triggering allergies and irritation.

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while working out, taking a walk or even cooking, do not rub your face harshly with a towel; instead gently dab the skin to get rid of the sweat. If possible flash your face with cold water. Also carry a facial mist spray and refresh your skin instantly, it will not only calm the skin but will hydrate back the moisture loss through the sweating. lSensitive skin needs lots of moisture. For this reason, restore the moisture content of the skin by drinking at least 1.5 liters of water and/or herbal tea. lProtect the skin from the harsh UV rays by using a sun protection cream generously and re-apply if you are outdoors. lTap & Dab - Apply creams with a gentle touch instead of massaging it vigorously.

The toner should be patted on the skin using cotton and not rubbed against the skin.

While applying mask use a soft bristle mask brush. To rinse, use lukewarm moderate temperature.

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SEA NOTES

Water is the source of life, surrounding us from all different corners of the world and in many different forms.

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of oceans and seas linked together in a mysterious blue watery carpet that covers a large part of our world.

Marine fragrances, graced with sensual and salty note of sea water, are most appropriate for hot summer days. Sea note is used in various perfumes to create a fresh composition and lend a distinctive sea water aroma that refreshes our mind and our senses. It is not unusual to find new versions of some old fragrances offered in a special edition that delivers a refreshing sea water twist. This is something that many famous perfumers often do each summer, when they introduce new watery compositions to cool down and invigorate our spirits.

Sea water note is usually found in the top notes of a fragrance with a purpose to introduce fresh and clean composition right from the opening. Sea water note is often combined with other fresh and clean notes, while fragrances for men often include fruity notes, herbs or flowery bouquet.

Cool and fresh interpretation of sea water is found in men’s editions such as Davidoff Cool Water and Acqua di Gio. Other interesting and fresh marine fragrances for men include Antonio Banderas Blue Seduction for men and Jil Sander Sun Men Fresh. This note is also used in niche perfumery. For example, the house of Montale offers two interpretations of sea water note in Embruns d'Essaouira and Sandflowers.

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Art Salon Kuwait - The Kinda AlFaris

One of the most fulfilling things about working with CityPages is that I have a segment which allows me to interview some very interesting people; what I have come to discover along the way is that Kuwait is overflowing with exceptional individuals gifted with all sorts of talent, whose only wish is to enlighten Kuwait through some very ambitious and heartfelt causes via art, music and education - in its many forms.

The Art Salon is one such example of a small consortium of like minded people achieving big things by sponsoring the Peace One Day initiative in Kuwait, which after four years it has automatically morphed into the official Kuwait chapter for the cause. Founded by

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Amira Behbehani and joined by Shurooq Amin Reza Akvan, Basil AlHadi, Dalia Vekiloglu, Abed AlKadiri Shady AlHady and Sheikha AlNafisi forming the core members, this group is what forms the backbone behind the Peace On Earth event that takes place yearly and commences on the 21st of September. Each one of these members is by day a professional who brings their expertise to the table ensuring that all bases are covered, from set design, and event design via Reza, to music via Hadi, to PR and social media via Sheikha , not to mention the talented puppeteer Dalia, and of course artistic expertise which is what is required when vetting which artwork to feature at the art show via Amira and Shorouq. The wonderful Abed Al Kadiri, Director at the

ambassadors of ‘Peace One Day’ Contemporary Art Platform also forms an integral part of the success of the event for hosting the teams event every year at the perfect place we call CAP. 2014’s event launched with an art show held at the gallery, (featuring an array of work flown in by artists from around the world as well as from Kuwait).

What is so special about this year is that the Peace One Day movement seems to have earned traction and recognition proven by the number of visitors which this time reached along the lines of 500 people. This is testament to the idea that hard work and persistence pays off. The Art Salon teams formula for a successful event is in their unique events program, that is aimed at reaching out to people from all walks of life and

includes very different mediums to spread the message. Featured are the art show, a puppet show and the Kuwait Riders annual bike ride . This year the show will take place in phases rather than altogether as was originally done in the past, and this means that the cause will be honored throughout the year rather than in one go.

Those of you who are wondering what the Peace One Day movement is all about are going to be surprised to hear that it all started by the concern of one man, Jeremy Gilley a filmmaker who couldn't understand why the world was such a vicious place and decided to start a dialogue with the world calling for a day of ceasefire and non-violence across the world. He succeeded in a big way and managed to convince the member states of

the United Nations to declare September 21 the day of global ceasefires and peace. The story is poignant and warrants a visit to the site www.peaceoneday.org.

As for the Art Salon Kuwait, their story is still unfolding, we are all expecting even greater things from this eclectic bunch of artists and visionaries who are clearly very dedicated to creating a comfortable place for the expression of freedom to occur, and judging by the great success of this year, I doubt they're going to be allowed to slow down by the growing community of people who have found a place of refuge in a country that doesn't necessarily appreciate all forms of expression.

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OCtoBER Movie Releases ONE CHANCE

JESSABELLE

Director: David Frankel

Director: Kevin Guillermo del Toro Director: Greutert

Starring: James Corden, Colm Meaney, Mackenzie Crook, Julie Walters, Jemima Rooper, Alexandra Roach

Starring: Sarah Snook, Mark Webber, Joelle Carter, David Andrews, Amber Stevens, Larisa Oleynik

Genres: Comedy, Biography, Drama, Music

Genres: Horror, Supernatural

Synopsis: True story of amateur opera

Synopsis: Returning to her childhood

singer and mobile-phone salesman Paul Potts, who was riddled by a streak of bad luck when, on a lark, he auditioned for "Britain's Got Talent" in 2007. His on-air performances ended up bowling over audiences and judges,

home in Louisiana to recuperate from a horrific car accident, Jessabelle (Sarah Snook of Sleeping Beauty) comes face to face with a long-tormented spirit that has been seeking her return -- and has no intention of letting her escape

including Cowell. He went on to win the show and become a media and YouTube sensation, eventually going on a global music tour and releasing an album.

FURY

Director: David Ayer Starring: Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf, Logan Lerman, Michael Pena, Jon Bernthal, Scott Eastwood Genres: Adventure, Drama, Historical, War Synopsis: At the end of World War II, April 1945, the Allies make their final push in the European Theater, a battle-hardened army sergeant named Wardaddy (Pitt) commands a Sherman tank and his five-man crew on a deadly mission behind enemy lines.

Outnumbered and outgunned, Wardaddy and his men face overwhelming odds in their attempt to strike at the heart of Nazi Germany.

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THE BEST OF ME

INTERSTELLAR

DRACULA UNTOLD

Director: Christopher Nolan

Director:Bobby James Farrelly, Wan Peter Farrelly Director:

Director: Gary Shore

Starring: Matthew Montgomery, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Michael Caine, Bill Irwin, Matthew McConaughey

Starring: Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels, Kathleen Turner, Brady Bluhm, Rob Riggle, Rachel Melvin

Starring: Luke Evans, Sarah Gadon, Zach McGowan, Samantha Barks, Dominic Cooper, Charlie Cox

Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Action

Genres: Comedy, Sequel

Genres: Horror, Remake, Vampires

Synopsis: The film will depict a heroic interstellar voyage to the furthest reaches of our scientific understanding.

Synopsis: The plot will follow Harry

Synopsis: The first vampire was once a

Dunne and Lloyd Christmas 20 years later

young prince who risked his soul to save his

trying to track down one of their children.

wife and child from a bloodthirsty sultan

A sci-fi film that delves into Caltech physicist Kip Thorne's theories of gravity fields. A space travel story about a group of explorers who travel through a worm hole and into another dimension. Based on real science, the film will explore the mind-bending territory of black holes and gravity waves and touch on some of the hypotheses that Albert Einstein chased but never could prove.

NIGHTCRAWLER

Director: Michael Hoffman

Director: Dan Gilroy

Starring: Michelle Monaghan, James Marsden, Liana Liberato, Jon Tenney, Sebastian Arcelus, Bailey Winston

Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, Bill Paxton, Kevin Rahm, Ann Cusack

Genres: Romance, Drama, Adaptation Synopsis: Based on the bestselling novel

Genres: Crime, Thriller Synopsis:Nightcrawler stars Jake Gyllenhaal

by acclaimed author Nicholas Sparks, The Best of Me tells the story of Dawson and Amanda, two former high school sweethearts who find themselves reunited after 20 years apart, when they return to their small town for the funeral of a beloved friend. Their bittersweet reunion reignites the love they've never forgotten, but soon they discover the forces that drove them apart twenty years ago live on, posing even more serious threats today. Spanning decades, this epic love story captures the enduring power of our first true love, and the wrenching choices we face when confronted with elusive second chances.

DUMB AND DUMBER TO

as Lou Bloom, a driven young man desperate for work who discovers the high-speed world of L.A. crime journalism. Finding a group of freelance camera crews who film crashes, fires, murder and other mayhem, Lou muscles into the cut-throat, dangerous realm of nightcrawling -- where each police siren wail equals a possible windfall and victims are converted into dollars and cents. Aided by Rene Russo as Nina, a veteran of the bloodsport that is local TV news, Lou blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story.

Follows a young prince who, when the lives of his wife and child are put in danger by a bloodthirsty sultan, risks his soul to save them, and in the process becomes the first vampire.

BIG HERO 6

Director: Don Hall Starring: Maya Rudolph, James Cromwell, Damon Wayans, T.J. Miller, Alan Tudyk, Jamie Chung Genres: Horror Synopsis: A computer-animated super

hero film set in a fictional city called San Fransokyo. Hiro Hamada, the young prodigy, and his self-created robot, Baymax, uncover a criminal plot and must join a team of inexperienced crime fighters. An action-packed comedy-adventure about robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada, who learns to harness his genius—thanks to his brilliant brother Tadashi and their like-minded friends: adrenaline junkie Go Go Tamago, neatnik Wasabi, chemistry whiz Honey Lemon and fanboy Fred. When a devastating turn of events catapults them into the midst of a dangerous plot unfolding in the streets of San Fransokyo, Hiro turns to his closest companion—a robot named Baymax—and transforms the group into a band of high-tech heroes determined to solve the mystery.

THE BOOK OF LIFE

Director: Jorge R. Gutierrez Starring: Kate Del Castillo, Channing Tatum, Danny Trejo, Zoe Saldana, Ron Perlman, Christina Applegate Genres: Romance, Animation, Fable Synopsis: Set in a fantastical, colorful world, The Book of Life is the story of a young man who must face his greatest fears and follow his heart in order to rewrite his destiny.

Filled with love, laughter, music and suspense, this big adventure for the whole family will warm the hearts of audiences as it reminds everyone of the importance of honoring the past while embracing the future.

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Starring: Adam Sandler, Jennifer Garner, Rosemarie DeWitt, Judy Greer, Dean Norris, Emma Thompson

Genres: Suspense, Horror, Adventure

Genres: Drama

Synopsis: Follows a group of friends

Synopsis: The film follows the story of

attempting to make contact with a recently deceased classmate through a Ouija board who awaken a dark and terrifying presence.

BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP

Director: Peter Glanz Starring: Olivia Wilde, Jason Bateman, Billy Crudup, Janet Montgomery

a group of high school teenagers and their parents as they attempt to navigate the many ways the Internet has changed their relationships, their communication, their self-image, and their love lives. The film attempts to stare down social issues such as video game culture, anorexia, infidelity, fame hunting, and the proliferation of illicit material on the internet. As each character and each relationship is tested, we are shown the variety of roads people choose - some tragic, some hopeful - as it becomes clear that no one is immune to this enormous social change that has come through our phones, our tablets, and our computers.

FRONTERA

Director: Michael Berry Starring: Ed Harris, Michael Peña, Amy Madigan, Eva Longoria, Aden Young

Genres: Drama, Comedy

Genres: Drama

Synopsis: An immature man-child still lives with his parents in a chic Manhattan hotel but suddenly finds himself evicted, disinherited and hopelessly in love with his best friend’s girlfriend.

Synopsis: Frontera is set in the dangerous

area between the United States and Mexico. After crossing the border illegally for work, Miguel (Pena), a hard-working father and devoted husband, finds himself wrongfully accused of murdering a former sheriff’s (Harris) wife. After learning of his imprisonment, Miguel’s pregnant wife (Longoria) tries to come to his aid and lands in the hands of corrupt coyotes who hold her for ransom. Dissatisfied with the police department’s investigation, the former sheriff tries to uncover the truth about his wife’s death and discovers disturbing evidence that will destroy one family’s future, or tear another’s apart.

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NAME: Katy Perry OCCUPATION: Singer, songwriter BIRTH DATE: October 25, 1984 (age 29) EDUCATION: Dos Pueblos High School PLACE OF BIRTH: Santa Barbara, California FULL NAME: Katheryn Hudson ZODIAC SIGN: Scorpio

Here are some albums that you can pre-order on iTunes: Album title: Four Artist: One Direction Katheryn Hudson was born in October 25, 1984, in Santa Barbara, California. Katy Perry grew up in a very conservative family. both of her parents were pastors, as a kid, her parents refused to let her listen to any rock songs or watch channels like MTV or VH1. Perry took singing lessons when she was 9 and knew how to play guitar from 13 years old only. Around this time, Perry became interested in the music industry.

She made several trips to Nashville to record a gospel album under the name “Katy Hudson”. However, this album did not succeed and the label went bankrupt. When she was 17 she got her GED and moved to L.A. to work with producer and songwriter Glen Ballard, who had worked with Christina Aguilera and Alanis Morissette. “It was five years of living in L.A. with no money, writing bad checks, selling my clothes to make rent, [and] borrowing money,” she told seventeen magazine. “She and Ballard were unable to find a record company willing to take them on, and her 2004 collaboration with music producers-turned-performers The Matrix was scrapped shortly before the project was to be released. After having three record deals fall apart, Perry finally signed with Capitol in 2007” (Biography).

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single, Madonna became a fan of this song

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Album title: Reflection Artist: Fifth Harmony Expected: Nov 17, 2014

Grammy Award nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. Her debut album.

Album title: 1989

One of the Boys made it into the Top 10 on

Artist: Taylor Swift

the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. In 2010 Perry

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1-You don't like the original versions

world tour concerts. In 2013, Perry released

of a song because it's better. You like

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it because it's the one you heard first.

hit Roar; 286,000 copies were sold in the first week of the release date.

Source: biography.com

2-None of the Beatles could read music.

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Emergent British Cinema 1880-1900 Modern cinema is generally regarded as descending from the work of the French Lumière brothers in 1892, and their show first came to London in 1896. However, the first moving pictures developed on celluloid film were made in Hyde Park in 1889 by William Friese Greene, a British inventor, who patented the process in 1890.

The film is the first known instance of a projected moving image. At the end of the 19th America had started to experiment in how to get a moving image onto a screen and in Britain Friese-Green was working hard at doing much the same thing on a commercial basis. The first people to build and run a working 35 mm camera in Britain were Robert W. Paul and Birt Acres. They made the first British film ‘Incident at Clovelly Cottage’ in February 1895, shortly before falling out over the camera's patent.

Early British Cinema 1900 - 1920 Another British fellow called George Albert Smith devised the first colour system, Kinemacolor, in 1908. But even now there was competition - Gaumont and Pathe had both opened film companies by 1909 and there were now films coming into England from Europe.

America was advancing at a similar pace to Britain at around this time (pre –war) and two Americans, Jupp and Turner, were staring to make American films in Britain. This of course was all halted by the Great War in 1914 and efforts were directed elsewhere. By this stage Britain was starting to lag behind the US. Post war saw the nearly the death knell of British cinema as the desire for American films, and lack of money in Britain saw the industry slow down and by the mid twenties it had practically stopped.

The desperate 20’s and developing 30’s But there was several embers of hope the careers of Ronald Coleman, Victor McLaglen, Leslie Howard and Charles Laughton were starting and although Howard was to be a casualty of WWII these actors along with Balcon and Wilcox were determined that British pictures should survive. Even the son of the Prime Ministers Anthony Asquith joined in to keep the industry alive. But in 1927 Parliament brought in an important piece of legislation the Cinematographers Trade Bill, designed to ensure there was a guaranteed home market for British made films. This meant that 5% of the total number of movies shown in theatres had to be from Britain this figure rose to 20% by 1936. Alfred Hitchcock's Blackmail (1929) is regarded as the first British sound production.

All was not lost and in the 30’s the British Cinema Industry would start to rise from its knees. The advent of sound offered more challenges to the Abdulaziz AlKhamis

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British Film Industry's financial stability., Some of the films that Britain was to make were pretty bad some of the exceptions were Juno and the Paycock (1930); Hindle Wakes, Tell England; (1931), Rome Express, (1932) and the brilliantly successful Korda production The Private Life of Henry VIII with Charles Laughton. ‘Wings of the Morning’ (1937) is widely accepted as Britain's first colour feature film.

Korda had failed in Hollywood, and when the boom started in the UK, he decided to try his luck there.

He founded London Films and built, reputedly, the finest studios in the world at Denham. Here he made Katherine the Great; Don Juan, with Douglas Fairbanks Jr. The Scarlet Pimpernel, Raymond Massey and Leslie Howard; Things to Come Massey and Ralph Richardson; the Man Who Could Work Miracles; Rembrandt with Laughton John Maxwell's British International Studios trained many of this period's notable directors, writers and cameramen. Among them were Sidney Gilliat, J. Lee Thompson, Ronald Neame, Jack Cardiff and Charles Frend. He also had some high calibre artists appearing with him, including Richard Tauber, Douglas Fairbanks Jn, Will Hays, John Mills and Carol Reed was one of Maxwell’s directors.

In 1933 J. Arthur Rank, who had started by making religious films, founded British National. In 1935 he went into partnership with Woolf to take over Pinewood Studios. Boom turned to slump in 1937.

The year before, the British film industry had over produced, making 220 pictures. Studio space had increased seven fold in ten years. This mean that the overproduction gave rise to poor quality films and this in turn opened up the door to the American industry, and American companies moved into the UK to make quality British films that would qualify them for the home market quota.

All the major film producers started to take over studios. MGM-British, Warner, Radio, 20th Century Fox, they all moved in to virtually swallow up the failing industry. This was a period of classic movies. Some of these included The Citadel with Robert Donat and Rosalind Russell, Goodbye Mr Chips also with Donat; Pygmalion with Leslie Howard and Wendy Hiller; Victoria The Great, Nell Gwynn and Glorious Days all with Anna Neagle; The Man Who Knew Too Much; The 39 Steps; The Secret Agent; Sabotage; The Lady Vanishes; and Jamaica Inn. The British Board of Film Censors had been founded in 1912 primarily to keep the foreign imports ‘acceptable in terms of content and to be able to control their numbers on the pretext of unsuitability. Home grown productions had an easier time passing the censors. It was now that the certificates U, for universal and A, for Adult were introduced.

During the 1930's two other valuable assets came along; the British Film Institute and the National Film Archives. They maintained, and still do, a film library not just of British films, but International ones too. They restore damaged prints and transfer nitrate stock onto safety film, as well as funding projects. Without them, many classics would be lost today.

The War Years 40’s

The Second World War caused a minor miracle to happen to movie making in the Britain. A new spirit of enthusiasm coupled with strenuous work led to the abandonment of the stupidity and extravagance of the previous decade. After a faltering start, British films began to make increasing use of documentary techniques and former documentary film-makers to make more realistic films, like In Which We Serve (1942), Went the Day Well? (1942).

With many of the employees being engaged in war work, available manpower was reduced to one third and half of the studio space was requisitioned, only sixty films were produced annually. New realism in wartime pictures and a demand for documentaries gave a whole new look to British films.

Initially, many cinemas closed down for fear of air raids, but the public needed a way of escaping the reality of war, and turned to the more genteel, sanitized versions available in the cinema. The majority was war related, The Stars Look Down; 49th Parallel; Convoy and This Happy Breed.

Some of the finest British work came out of the period including Brief Encounter; The Wicked Lady; The Man in Grey; Olivier’s Henry V. New directors, artists and writers came to the fore, David Lean as a director, Frank Launder and Sidney Gilliat as writers and Richard Attenborough, Michael Redgrave, David Niven and Stewart Granger were elevated to stardom.

In post war Britain, during the period 1945-1955, the Rank Organization, with Michael Balcon at the helm, was the dominant force in film production and distribution. It acquired a number of British studios, and bank-rolled some of the great British film-makers which were emerging in this period.

Their rivals, Korda's London Films continued to expand, taking over the British Lion Film Corporation in 1946 and Shepperton Studios the following year.

1949 was a bad year financially partly due to a series of good, but big budget movies. The Red Shoes; Hamlet; Fallen Idol; Great Expectations and Oliver Twist. Smaller budget productions also left there mark with Passport to Pimlico; and the very successful Kind Hearts and Coronets that established Alec Guinness as a star.

The British Watermark 1950 – 59 It was symptomatic of the changing entertainment habits of the general public that Rank sold their Lime Grove Studios in West London to the BBC in 1949. Television was just beginning to have an effect on the film industry. During the 1950' and early 60's Films had to learn to be more exportable and welcome to foreign audiences. Many achieved both of these criteria among them works by David Lean and Carol Reed.

Then in 1947, Ealing's comedy Hue and Cry, was a surprise hit. An entertaining story of a criminal gang foiled by an enthusiastic army of schoolboys, the film met a public desire for relief after years of fighting and continuing hardships.

The studio released many comedies before and during the war but 'Ealing Comedy' proper began in 1949, with the consecutive release of Passport to Pimlic, Whisky Galore! and Kind Hearts and Coronet. The Lavender Hill Mob was also very successful, in which a mild-mannered bank clerk

masterminds a robbery of the Bank of England's gold reserves.

There were important newcomers in the acting field that had international appeal, Jack Hawkins, Kenneth More, Richard Todd, Richard Burton and Peter Finch. British actresses of this calibre remained scarce. Films like The Lady Killers; Genevieve; The Cruel Sea and The Colditz Story helped to keep the UK's reputation high. Funding was also kept up by well made popular, but erring on schoolboy bathroom humour series. Which included the Doctor and the Carry On series. An unusual success in this decade The Blue Lamp which was a documentary on life in Britain at the time. Interestingly it actually was more of a tribute to the police written by won of their own.

Also the fifties saw the beginning of Hammer Horror studios which went to be by far the most successful studio in the History of the British Isles. It launched the careers of Christopher lee and Peter Cushing and the directorial success of Terence Fisher.

British New Wave 1959- 63 British New Wave or Free Cinema, describes a group of films made between 1959 and 1963 which portray a more gritty realism. They were influenced by the Angry Young Men of the mid50s along with the documentary films of everyday life commissioned by the Post Office during and after the Second World War, and are often associated with kitchen sink drama. The group was established around the film magazine Sequence that was founded by Tony Richardson, Karel Riesz and Lindsay Anderson who together with future James Bond producer Harry Saltzman established the company Woodfall Films which made their early films. These included adaptations of Richardson's own stage productions of Look Back in Anger and The Entertainer. Other significant films in this movement include Saturday Night and Sunday Morning (1960), A Kind of Loving (1962), and This Sporting Life (1963). The Free Cinema films also made stars out of their leading actors Albert Finney, Alan Bates, Richard Burton, Rita Tushingham, Richard Harris and Tom Courtenay.

The 60’s Boom???

The boundaries were pushed further by Alfie; Up The Junction and Women in Love. New, young actors were needed; Richard Harris, Julie Christy, Peter Sellers, Terrence Stamp, David Hemmings, Donald Pleasance and Paul Scofield. Brian Forbes and Richard Attenborough began to make names for themselves as up and coming directors. Not all movies were of this genre David Lean made Bridge over the River Kwai and Lawrence of Arabia amongst others there was Oliver!; and the beginnings of the James Bond series of movies.

Overseas film makers began to come to London too, including Roman Polanski and Michelangelo Antonioni. Blacklisted in America Joseph Losey had a significant influence on UK Cinema in the 60s as did Stanley Kubrick, especially in the decade to follow.

The sixties were perhaps the ‘holding era’ for British cinema with an expansive 50’s directors like Lean really held the reins and the industry charged on. Commercially the bond movies were highly successful and quality films were also directed by Basil Dearden. Actors and actresses were aplenty and in much demand. Four of the decade's Academy Award winners for best picture were British productions.

The Stagnation of the 70’s With the film industry in both Britain and the United States entering into recession, American studios cut back on domestic production, and in many cases withdrew from financing British films altogether. Major films were still being made at this time, including Anne of the Thousand Days (1969), Battle of Britain (1969), and David Lean's Ryan's Daughter (1970), but as the decade wore on financing became increasingly hard to come by.

Also in the 70’s, spurred on by his success with Women In Love, Ken Russell challenged the censors wildly with ‘The Music Lovers’ and ‘The Devils’ only just managing to get a certificate.

Likewise Roegs ‘Performance’ with James Fox was a shock to the system for many who saw it.

But boundaries were gone by now and a couple of years later ‘The Exorcist’ was to hit the screens only to be banned after to many people fainted or were sick in the cinema!

The British horror boom of the 1960s also finally came to an end by the mid-1970s, with the leading producers Hammer and Amicus leaving the genre altogether in the face of competition from America.

Films like ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ (1974) made Hammer's vampire films seem increasingly tame and outdated, despite attempts to spice up the formula with added nudity and gore.

Stanley Kubrick made Clockwork Orange, just about getting a certificate, Dr Strangelove and 2001: A Space Odyssey. In mainstream terms pure British cinema was diminishing and was to get worse before it got even worse.

The 80’s decline and re-emergence The 1980s began with the worst recession the British film industry had ever seen. In 1980 only 31 UK films were made, down 50% on the previous year, and the lowest output since 1914. This decade also started the downward trend in self financing British movies – the Americans began to take over and really never looked back. When movies were made in Britain they were either American financed or had American directors / producers.

This was in part because the market potential in Britain is too small to produce a profit return on anything more than the most modestly budgeted production.

However, the 1980s soon saw a renewed optimism, led by companies such as Goldcrest (and producer David Puttnam), Channel 4, Handmade Films and Merchant Ivory Productions. Under producer Puttnam a generation of British directors emerged making popular films with international distribution, including: Bill Forsyth (Local Hero, 1983), Hugh Hudson (Chariots of Fire, 1981), Roland Joffe (The Killing Fields, 1984), Alan Parker and Ridley Scott. Handmade Films, part owned by George Harrison, had produced a series of modest budget comedies and gritty dramas such as The Long Good Friday (1980) that had proven popular internationally.

Also in this era Sir Richard Attenborough was directing Gandhi (1982) and Lewis Gilbert Educating Rita (1983). The later half of the decade saw general decline. That said there were still successful British actors and actresses around but the big budget blockbusters were now being populated by mainly Americans.

Following the final winding up of the Rank Organisation, a series of company consolidations in UK cinema distribution meant that it became ever harder for British productions. Another blow

was the elimination of the Eady tax concession by the Conservative Government in 1984. The concession had made it possible for a foreign film company to write off a large amount of its production costs by filming in the UK — this was what attracted a succession of blockbuster productions to UK studios in the 1970s. With Eady gone many studios closed or focused on television work.

Divergent 90’s Film production in Britain hit one of its all-time lows in 1989. While cinema audiences were climbing in the UK in the early 1990s, few British films were enjoying significant commercial success, even in the home market. Among the more notable exceptions were the Merchant Ivory productions Howards End (1992) and The Remains of the Day (1993), Richard Attenborough's Chaplin (1992) and Shadowlands (1993) and Neil Jordan's acclaimed thriller The Crying Game (1992).

The surprise success of the Richard Curtisscripted comedy Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994), especially in the United States, lead to renewed interest and investment in British films, and set a pattern for British-set romantic comedies, including Sliding Doors (1998), Notting Hill (1999) and the Bridget Jones films. Several of these were also written by Curtis, who went on to make his directorial debut with Love Actually in 2003. Working Title Films, the company behind many of these films, quickly became one of the most successful British production companies, with other box office hits including Bean (1997), Elizabeth (1998) and Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001).

Note should also be made of Channel 4’s own production company ‘Film on four’ which soon became ‘FilmFour’ turning out some classic cinema such as ‘Trainspotting’, ‘Brassed Off’ and ‘Lock Stock and Two smoking barrels’. By July 2002 Channel 4 had regained power over its subsidiary and decided to return to commercial TV. With the introduction of public funding for British films through the new National Lottery something of a production boom occurred in the late 1990s, but only a few of these films found significant commercial success, and many went unreleased There was no shortage of acting talent around at this time with actors like Ewan McGregor and Ralph Fiennes truly cutting their teeth. Directors to like Sam Mendes and Anthony Minghella began to come to the fore.

21st Century So what does the first decade of the 21st century hold for truly British Cinema – I would have to speculate rather depressingly. In terms of actors and actresses there are plenty still begin discovered and Jude Law, Clive Owen, Keira Knightly Christian Bale, Ioan Gruffudd and Damian Lewis carry the candle. In terms of quilt British film making Billy Elliott and Bend it like Beckham are two that would make it onto my short list.

The government needs to be serious about funding and plough a great deal more into the film industry and establish a quality British production company.

The turn of the new century also saw a revival of sorts of the British horror film, with The Hole, 28 Days Later, Dog Soldiers and the comedy Shaun of the Dead being among the more successful examples.

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Aysha Al-Rowaished Paying tribute to Michael Jackson’s music through her debut novel, 'Is It Scary?'

Please introduce yourself to our readers?

My name is Aysha, I am 26 and work as a programmer for a bank’s IT department but I spend my free time writing poetry and stories.

Tell us about your education?

I graduated from the American University of Kuwait with a B.S. in Information Systems.

What was the inspiration behind writing horror novel at the debut?

I have had this idea of horror scenes in my mind for a long time, but as they grew I made a connection which was built into a story. The more I looked deeper into these horror scenes the more I liked the idea of writing novel. To be honest it wasn’t planned to be a debut novel, but it just came easier to me than any other theme or genre.

Is this novel a sort of tribute to Michael Jackson’s music?

It can be viewed as a tribute, since I am a fan, but it’s more of how I imagined the stories behind his lyrics as well.

Do you think that the revenge of Michael is justified with Diana’s family?

Michael’s revenge is a metaphor for karma and a person subconscious, but I wrote this story so that everyone has their own opinion about who was done right and was done wrong.

In your opinion how well the plot of the novel is knitted?

The plot of the story is a mystery at the beginning and as it continues it starts to unveil to the reader and they can make the connection and understand the message behind my plot.

What type of feedback did you get from other writers and readers?

Everyone answered the title question some said it was scary and some said it was more of a thriller. The majority loved the idea of connecting it to Michael’s music and also the issues that were talked about such as bullying and karma. The feedback came from different ages, reader as well as non readers, and they all thought it was enjoyable.

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“Literature is the mirror of society”, how well this statement has been justified in your novel?

My novel is exactly that because it has a message to the way people treat others. Some people say certain things to others without thinking twice about what the other person might be going through emotionally or personally. Sometimes it takes one sentence that can make a person breakdown. There are so much more messages but that’s up to the reader to conclude.

How sensitive a writer is in his routine life according to you?

A lot of writers I know have written out of experience and to me it’s also true. It might not be sensitivity as much as it’s how you turn a sensitive moment out of reality and into your imagination. As a writer, we do get emotional especially when we have what is called ‘writer’s block’ that is the most frustrating part of the process.

Are you working on any other books at the moment?

I love to write whenever I have time. I carry a notebook wherever I go in case an idea comes to mind and hopefully I will have other books in the future.

What changes you would like to bring in your writing style or are you satisfied with it?

I am satisfied with my writing style because that’s the one thing I was not criticized on, but maybe the storyline could be more mysterious and exciting.

Do you have any plans to go for poetry or drama or you will be sticking with novels?

In general I love writing and have ideas for a drama, comedy, romance and even a combination of all, but the problem is my ideas are still shattered to begin another novel or story. I write poetry a lot but I have no plans of publishing them yet.

Why did you not launch your novel in Kuwait?

I published my book on Amazon.com because of its worldwide access. It makes it easier to talk about the book and then show people its details on Amazon wherever I am.

Who is your all time favorite literary figure?

I like reading a lot of writers such as John Steinbeck, E.L. James, but my favorite I’d have to say is the writer of the ‘Princess Diaries’, Meg Cabot.

When will this novel will be available in Kuwait’s book stores?

I have spoken to Jarir bookstore and other local ones to sell my book and it will be available soon hopefully after the Eid holiday.

What is your message for the people who want to write?

Don’t stop writing and listen to other people’s opinions about your writing because that can help you either enhance your writing or give you more to write about (Kill the writer’s block).

Your message for the readers of CityPages magazine: Go get you copy of ‘Is It Scary?’ available in paperback and Kindle on Amazon.com and write a review of what you think on Amazon or my Instagram page: @isitscary54. I love hearing people’s honest feedback.

Your message for us at CityPages magazine: Thank you so much for your time and support. I really appreciate this opportunity to be a part of your magazine.

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5 Things to Keep in Mind when Writing in English in the Arab World 2 - How to Use the English Language

In September, I spoke about ideas: where they come from and how to generate relevant versions you could turn into stories, or poems, or articles, or other creative attempts, such as music, photography, or painting. Today I’d like to talk to you about language.

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

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though it were transparent, as though it were neutral or organic. It is none of these things.

The English language, in particular, came to Kuwait on Western ships. It did not come to us via Muses. It did not come to us in dreams or prayers. It came with missionaries teaching Kuwaitis Christianity and Colonialism. Over time, the religious and political burden of the English language dissipated and English crossed over into Kuwait’s modern era with more secular, commercial and professional routes that became more important in the era of globalization. Because of the increasingly integrated nature of the modern world, it makes perfect sense to spray English—the lingua franca—on boards, governmental documents, medicine bottles, and on anything else that might facilitate communication and progress.

Today, schools that teach American and British English do so to offer students more job opportunities in the future. Whether they accomplish this task on the ground or by sending students abroad (on scholarships, for training courses, for work experience, or creative showcases, etc.) the emphasis is laid on the neutrality of the English language.

In private schools, American and British English appear as a slight variation of the same system, because even words with different spellings carry the same meanings.

However, British English is spoken and is written in a manner that is different from American English. The cadence, the emphasis, even the choice of words and their arrangement varies from one system to another, and even more so when thinking

of dialects and accents. This may not be an issue in the job market, but it is a subtly to which authors of Anglowaiti literature must attend.

Understand that by talking about Anglowaiti literature I am not referring to oriental texts published for Western or ‘international’ readers. Anglowaiti literature is written by Anglowaitis for an Anglowaiti audience.

Hence, authors’ employment of the English language should be particular. Like themes or characters or other features of the plot, the English language itself needs to be explored and deconstructed while writing Anglowaiti literature.

So yes, whereas it is extremely important to learn vocabulary and grammar, it is also an Anglowaiti author’s duty to experiment with the English language as it appears to us in Kuwait.

I have identified three major settings that provide the public with knowledge of the English language.

1-Education: Most schools and universities teach English in Kuwait. Other facilities abound that offer language degrees or courses, such as the British Council or Amideast. Some educational methods prioritize the English language over others; such is the case, for instance, with American, British, or Indian private schools. Others prioritize a bilingual upbringing, adding English to Arabic, or to Indian, or to French. Finally, there are the predominantly Arabic schools that teach English as a secondary language. The English that you pick up from school varies from one schooling system to another.

It is thus important to bring that to your Anglowaiti text as an exploration of socioeconomic conditions and the manners in which they influence your writing style and content. If you were taught ethics in English, for example, you would write differently from a person who learned English only as a commercial appendage: “Can I have a glass of milk?” “How much does this cost?”

I am referring to the actual language. The way words are arranged, the places in which stress is laid, the sound, its appearance on the page, and the overall structure of the language, all differ dramatically according to whether one was educated in British systems or in Arabic public schools. These uses of the English language ought not to deter the Anglowaiti writer or make him or her feel less competent than the writer of international English; they should, instead, reassure the Anglowaiti writer of the particularity of his or her task. Anglowaiti writers are telling their stories in their voices to their compatriots.

And why? Because the current national scope of literary production does not represent the majority of Kuwaiti nationals and longtime expats. Before I move on to the next point, I want to emphasize education.

One must learn vocabulary and grammar. I am not at all proposing that one writes ‘bad English;’ I am only stressing the importance of paying attention to the subtle differences in various schooling methods and the ways

in which they cultivate class, behavior, and beliefs, in general, and specifically, the ways in which they influence one’s own writing form and content.

2-Culture: In addition to education, English continues to seep into the country via cultural productions. Our cinemas import Hollywood movies, our internet welcomes YouTube channels, our satellite dishes broadcast Western TV shows, our radios blast out Europe’s Top Forty. In restaurants, servers speak in English and offer English menus.

In malls, English music plays in the background. English books are available in bookstores, various groups (such as The Kuwait Little Theater, Shabab Theater, One World, etc.) act and perform in English, and cafés offer English magazines to guests.

Not all cultural products bear the same weight, however, and they don’t all use English in the same manner. Most of our imported culture is American. Only a small portion of it is British. And it should be noted that our social labor force is composed mostly of expats of Asian origins, and it is these people, for example, that sing along to Backstreet Boys songs playing in coffee shops and restaurants. Even magazines in the same café target different audiences.

I think it is thus crucial to be aware of the ways in which our culture introduces us to various features of the English language.

How one develops one’s English, whether by reading science fiction books purchased from Jarir Bookstore or by bingeing on the latest TV shows offered on iTunes, will seep into the fabric of the Anglowaiti text. Again, this is no excuse to write badly.

I am, however, saying that in writing English, Anglowaiti writers should be mindful of the clusters of English available to the public and to wonder, for example, whether or not the English offered in one cluster provides more information about the way things take place in Kuwait than another. I encourage a closer relationship with the English language in order to help us write more honest tales.

and Stephen King (and others of course, but I am highlighting both figures as emblems of literary and genre writing). I am saying that these great writers are admirable. I am saying that their theories on writing are applicable to American and ‘international’ writers. I am also saying that we, Anglowaitis, don’t need to adhere to their philosophies. Next month I’ll tell you more about “voice” and how you can particularize your own writing style, but for now, let me finally emphasize that writing in the international style (which is clear, sparse, journalistic, etc.) conceals the materiality and the historical aspect of language.

It is important to locate the instructors’ statements (“remove adjectives,” “use active verbs,” “never write long words if shorter ones exist,” etc.) in the historical and geographical contexts from which these statements emerged. It is also imperative to understand what these statements imply and what they might achieve if everyone else writes the same way.

In short, be cognizant of your use of the English language. Know the clusters that taught you the language, because in Kuwait, English (like Arabic) does not fall down from trees. It is picked up laboriously, it is strung together with intent, it is sculpted and graven with inconsistency. In Kuwait, you don’t just know English. You learn it. Make sure you understand what it means to learn English the way you have, and then deconstruct or examine the implications of your discovery in your writing. Because at the end of the day, you are writing your story in your voice.

Next month, we’ll talk some more about voice.

Good luck.

3-Upbringing: We are also introduced to the English language at home and in the company of friends and relatives. A hybrid (for instance, a child born to a Kuwaiti father and an American mother) will use English differently from a non-hybrid. The English of someone born and raised in Kuwait to Egyptian parents will contain subtle differences from the English of someone born and raised in Kuwait to Indian parents. Nationals who are raised by Western-educated parents will use English differently from the stateless Kuwaitis raised in conservative homes. *** Many creative writing instructors today will teach you to write in the ‘international’ method, which is actually American, inspired by the writing theories of Ernest Hemingway October, 2014

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THE ENGLISH WOMAN IN SAUDI ARABIA Part 3

I wanted to get married to him. I couldn’t imagine my life without him and I always knew that he was the one I wanted to get married to. But I never had expected that I would travel all the way to Saudi Arabia and get married on the first day of arriving. I was excited, my heart felt like it was going to fall out of my chest. But I was nervous and scared. I knew very little about Saudi Arabia, in fact I knew nothing at all. My family would be wondering where I am and all thoughts started to rush through my mind. I started to panic. What if I never get to go home again? I doubt though Yousef would ever do that to me. He was kind, caring and loving. When I looked at him, I knew that I would be okay.

That same day we got married. I was in the clothes that I had travelled in, no wedding dress or fairytale wedding. I was in my 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.

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trainers and I was very far from looking glamorous. But I didn’t care. It was romantic.

I was finally married to the love of my life and it felt special.

I couldn’t stop admiring the way of life here.

It was so laid back and relaxing. Most the women were all covered up but they had this elegance about them. Yousef wanted me to meet his family, I couldn’t wait to meet them but I wasn’t sure if they would like me very much. “Darling, they will love you,” he whispered.

When we approached his parent’s house, I couldn’t help but think how beautiful their house was. It was big and there were at least 5 cars parked outside, very expensive cars.

As I walked in, it was like walking into a billionaire’s home. I couldn’t hide how surprised I was and Yousef started to laugh.

We took off our shoes and two Indian women greeted us, they helped us with our bags and gave a warm smile.

As we walked into one of the living rooms, people got up to greet me. The women were so beautiful, they weren’t wearing any headscarves, they had hair down their back, they were wrapped in beautiful clothes and

jewelry that sparkled. I felt so under dressed and out of place. They came over and said hello, with two kisses on both side of my cheeks. And the men nodded their head at me and said hello. They all seemed happy to see me, one of his sisters told me how she was so looking forward to meeting me as Yousef always had good things to say.

I noticed an elderly man sitting in the corner of the room, he had not muttered a word to me, and throughout the time that I was there, he stared at me with such anger on his face.

Yousef went over to kiss him on the head and this elderly man started to shout. I was a little afraid as I did not know what he was saying, but he really didn’t look happy. Before I knew it, Yousef took me by the hand and we left the house.

“Yousef, what is wrong?” I said with such worry in my voice.

Yousef put his hand to my face and said, “ Don’t worry my love. My father is just angry that I have married a non-Muslim and not one of our own people. But I love you and I don’t need his approval,” he said gently. But I could see the sadness in his eyes.

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OCTOBER Book Releases

This month you can return to a beloved Iowa town, take a trip to another planet or glean wisdom from a one of our favorite funny women -- and I haven't even mentioned the books by favorite authors such as Anne Rice and Jodi Picoult. Find the scoop on the biggest book releases for October in this new release highlights calendar.

Leaving Time

Shopaholic to the Stars

Jodi Picoult

Sophie Kinsella

Jodi Picoult is known for her books that pick a controversial topic and then weave it into a character's story. Her novels usually have chapters written from the viewpoints of different characters, often involve a trial and are always heavy on emotion. In her latest novel, Picoult's main character is Jenna, a girl whose mother disappeared when she was young. Determined to find her, Jenna pours through her mother's journals, which are about her research with elephants. She also enlists the help of a psychic and detective.

Sophie Kinsella first introduced readers to Becky Bloomwood in her 2000 book, Confessions of a Shopaholic. More than a decade later, Becky has stormed Manhattan, married and had a baby. In the seventh book in the series, Becky and family move to Los Angeles and she decides to become a stylist. The shopaholic books are stressful to read for a spendthrift like me, but Kinsella's fans are sure to be delighted by this latest comic novel.

Lila

Marilynne Robinson

Yes Please Amy Poehler

Lila is the third of Robinson's books to visit the town of Gilead, Iowa.

Her first, Gilead, won the Pulitzer-prize. In this latest novel, the title character, Lila, takes shelter from the rain in the town's church and ends up becoming the minister's wife. Lila must come to terms with her hard past of abandonment and life on the road, and both she and her husband slowly learn how to reveal themselves to each other and how to love.

Nora Webster

Colm Toibin

Colm Toibin invites readers to meet Nora Webster -- a forty year old

time in years.

Prince Lestat

Burying Water

Anne Rice's fans are thrilled that after a long hiatus she is returning to the characters and storyline that made her famous -- The Vampire Chronicles.

Prince Lestat opens with the vampire world in chaos. It moves all over the world, through place and time, with Prince Lestat at its center. The perfect book just before Halloween!

The top-selling, beloved indie author of Ten Tiny Breaths returns with a new romance about a young woman who loses her memory—and the man who knows that the only way to protect her is to stay away.

Left for dead in the fields of rural Oregon, a young woman defies all odds and survives—but she awakens with no idea who she is, or what happened to her. Refusing to answer to “Jane Doe” for another day, the woman renames herself “Water” for the tiny, hidden marking on her body—the only clue to her past.

battles heavy grief at the loss of her husband and pride in the midst of her neighbors, she finds solace when she begins to sing again for the first

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The Book of Strange New Things

Michel Faber

Michel Faber's Book of Strange New Things is a genre-bending book about a missionary to another planet. His new congregation refers to his Bible as "the Book of Strange New Things." While he cares for the new converts, galaxies away earth if crumbling, and the letters he receives from his wife at home are concerning.

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Amy Poehler (of Saturday Night Live and Parks & Rec fame) is releasing her first memoir, and fans are hoping it is as funny as her pal and fellow comedian, Tina Fey's, Bossypants. Yes Please is short, but contains stories about love, sex, parenthood and friendship, along with some humorlaced advice.

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BOOK CLUB

I Think Therefore I Play I am over the top excited this month to be able to share with you one of the best books I have read this year. I Think Therefore I Play (2014) is a biography that tackles the life of famous Italian footballer Andrea Pirlo.

The book is written by famous Italian sports writer and journalist Alessandro Alciato, who previously worked on famous sports biographies with current Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti, and Inter Milan coach Walter Mazzarri. He also co-wrote Carlo Ancelotti: The Beautiful Games of an Ordinary Genius that was published back in 2010 alongside former Italian footballer Paolo Maldini.

Pirlo is a legend in the Italian football, as well as the world. He has received many international awards such as Series A Player of the Year: 2012, 2013, Series A Italian Player of the Year: 2012, Series A Midfielder of the Year: 2012, UEFA Best Player in Europe Award 2012 (4th place) and Juventus Player of the Season: 2011–2012. Moreover, he participated with Natioanl Italian football team in four World Cups: 2006, 2010 and 2014. Also, he is still playing for Italy national team as well as Juventus Italian football club.

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nada.soliman@citypageskuwait.com

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.

The book starts with a brief story by former Italian team coach Cesare Prandelli about his opinion of the genius Pirlo, since the midfielder started his career as a young boy in the ranks of Brescia until he reached the Italian national team. It then speaks about different timelines from the mind of Andrea himself about the most memorable moments in his football career, such as winning the 2006 World Cup, losing the famous Istanbul 2005 Champions League final to Liverpool in what he called “The Istanbul Miracle”, and his time under different coaches and most recently Antonio Conte’s Juventus.

He never forgets to mention some laughs here and there with the time he spent with who he considers their closest friends, such as Rhino Gattuso who is the Italian football manager and is a former football player.

In conclusion, the book is very enjoyable as it keeps you hooked wanting to learn more about this football philosopher (a true philosopher on and off the football pitch). It’s a must read for all football fans, as Pirlo is “a player who belongs to everyone”. And with Pirlo still part of the team, we can still hope for more legendary games and goals.

And as former Italian team coach Lippi said, “Pirlo is a silent leader. He speaks with his feet.”

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My name is Sherifa AlAsousi. I am a chef and owner of Sugar Box Bakery. My concept is to travel the world looking for exotic flavors.

I plan to make a change in one dish at a time. I live, love, eat, and enjoy every moment and that's how I do it!

From the City of Lights: Location: NYC, USA Inspiration: Fast Food Dish: Time Square Sliders

New York, New York! The city that never sleeps... A place where you can see people from all around the world, eat all type of food and enjoy the fast life of the New Yorkers! I was inspired by the concept of living in NYC, everything so vibrant and delightful... So, I thought Sliders! and what better name to give it than New York's one and only Time Square! Hope you'll love it!

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Time Square Sliders You will need:

Directions: 1. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, worcestershire sauce, egg, yogurt , garlic and onions.

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2. Using your hands or a wooden spoon, mix all the ingredients until they are well combined. I find it best to use my hands because I can massage all the ingredients into the meat thoroughly.

3. Pick up a handful of the mixture and roll into a ball. Using the palm of your hand, press down on the top of the ball and make it into a disk. Using your fingers, smooth and shape the outside edges until it is perfectly round. *keep your patties in the fridge well covered & sealed for 15 min before cooking.

4. Preheat the grill plate over medium-high heat and add some cooking oil to it. Place the burger patties on and cook them on each side for about two to three minutes. This will cook your burgers to medium. Of course, the cooking time will vary according to the thickness of your burger.

5. Before your burger patties are done, brush with the honey/BBQ sauce and a little pepper to give it that smoky outdoor grill flavor.

6. Place your patties on the buns and add your favorite vegetables and sauces to give it a rich andcreamy taste. *give your bun a little tan on the grill for an original NYC burger taste.

Here are some of the sauces I use:

The sauces: 1. Manhattan Sauce: BBQ sauce, peanut butter, oyster sauce.

2. ChinaTown Sauce: Mayonnaise, chopped red chillies, radish, lemon juice.

3. 5th Avenue Sauce: Cream cheese, chopped pineapples, green chili sauce, avocado puree. * the ingredients in the sauces are mixed according to the quantity you need & to the taste you like.

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Saud A. AlAnazi Building the brand and making a mark

Please introduce yourself to our readers: I am a Kuwaiti, married with two kids and I am the PR manager for A'amal Holding and marketing manager for Café Bazza.

Can you tell us about your previous work experiences?

I joined A'amal Holding three years ago as a marketing coordinator and started working for Café Bazza three months before its actual launch. Prior to this, I was working with KUC group as a PR manager. During my tenure at KUC group, I worked as a writer and as an interviewer as well. And before that, I worked with Special Forces for 11 years.

What or who inspired you to food and beverage field?

Food is a very important part of our culture and in every household there is at least one person who takes food very seriously every day, I am THAT person.

This connection with the food grew even stronger when I attended events and restaurants launches as a part of my previous job. I always felt that this is the place where I should be.

Can you tell us a bit about Café Bazza, how it came about and how many branches do you have, and where did you open your first branch in Kuwait?

The concept of Café Bazza was conceived in late 2010, with the first outlet opening in 2011 in Bneid AlGar. We wanted to honor the rich culture of the Kuwaiti food tradition by giving it a modern twist and presenting it in a new and innovative way. It is a concept that blends the old heritage of Kuwait and modernity. One of our main objectives was to pay a lot of careful attention on the healthiness of the food; as well as to ensure that highest quality ingredients are used in preparation.

Hence, we are the only HACCP and ISO Certified restaurant. Because we believe health and safety comes first. We presently have 17 branches in Kuwait.

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Café Bazza blends the old heritage of Kuwait with the new concept of modernized culture. Do you face any difficulties in marketing this concept?

No, we don’t face any particular difficulties in marketing as we are a unique concept, an authentic Kuwait legacy mixed with western styled operational model. People are nowadays more appreciative of local concepts than they are of franchises.

The Gulf is full of cafes and restaurants working on the same concept, what are your key distinguishing factors that set you apart from the rest of the crowd?

We believe that our concept is an answer to the increasing demand for healthier and more authentic Kuwaiti food, delivered in the most convenient and friendly manner, with the highest commitment to quality and in an environment that is familiar. We offer a wide selection of food items including Kuwaiti traditional dishes as well as other dishes such as pasta and burgers to cater all kind of customers but still a trendy twist is present and international standards are followed in each step to guarantee that the best quality service is provided in an efficient manner. Also, our background in the hospitality industry gives us an edge over other restaurants. On regular basis we keep training our staff on how to provide our valued customers a good ‘customer service’.

What are the motivating factors that inspired the company to opt the franchise model for the brand's expansion?

After establishing a comfortable following within the local community, Café Bazza decided to share the love of good living through the sharing of great tasting, uniquely flavored food and beverage with as many people as possible, throughout the world. We at Café Bazza felt that it needed to extend its really satisfying, fresh and affordable Kuwaiti cuisine with a modern twist in an enjoyable setting. The brand wanted to offer the visitors a place they could call their own and feel pride in recommending it to their friends and loved ones.

Therefore, the brand started franchising to reach out to more people.

What are the qualities you look for in the franchisees?

The first and the most important quality we seek is whether the franchisee has a 'leadership and entrepreneurial skills' to take the brand forward. Second, they should have a substantial experience in F&B business not less than 5 years and third is location.

What are your expansion plans for the region in terms of target locations, number of franchisees?

Dubai is now becoming the model metropolis for Middle East's new economic boom. We are just about to launch our franchise there. We have already signed a deal for 5 outlets and in Saudi Arabia our deal is in the final stages. Qatar and Bahrain come next.

What other international markets you are looking at for launching the concept and could you share the time line?

As we are firmly established in Kuwait with our existing infrastructure, we would like to extend our footprints in different parts of the world, including America and Europe.

What’s your favorite menu item?

My favorite dishes would be the Tanoor burger and Wafra egg. It is so amazing that I want to swim inside it. And of course our very special item, Vimto.

What is a typical day for you like?

Get up in the morning, go to work, take English language classes after work, and then Cross Fit.

What are your hobbies?

Cross Fit, football and diving.

Your message for us at CityPages magazine: I would like to thank you for the interview, this is my first interview for a magazine. Wish you best of luck and would like to see CityPages expanding in the GCC and rest of the world.

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SOUTH AFRICA This month we take you HOME… since I am feeling a bit homesick and because South African food is phenomenal and great for the cool weather, which is on the way.

Bobotie is a Cape-Malay creation, and we spice it up even more with cumin, coriander and cloves.

Follow us @nats_treats for amazing sweets and desserts… always made with LOVE

BOBOTIE INGREDIENTS

• minced lamb or beef, or a mixture of the two • butter, vegetable oil • 2 onions, chopped • 2 ml (1/2 teaspoon) crushed garlic • 15 ml (1 tablespoon) curry powder • 5 ml (1 teaspoon) ground turmeric • 5 ml (1 teaspoon) cumin • 5 ml (1 teaspoon) ground coriander • 2 cloves • 2 slices bread, crumbled • 60 ml (1/4 cup) milk • finely grated rind and juice of 1/2 small lemon • 1 egg • 5 ml (1 teaspoon) salt, milled black pepper 118

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• 100 g (3 ounces) dried apricots, chopped • 1 Granny Smith (green) apple peeled, cored and chopped • 60 ml (1/4 cup) sultanas (golden raisins) • 50 g (1 1/2 ounces) slivered almonds, roasted in a dry frying pan • 6 lemon, orange, or bay leaves

TOPPING

• 250 ml (1 cup) milk • 2 eggs • 2 ml (1/2 teaspoon) salt

METHOD:

MILKTART INGREDIENTS

• 400 g (14 ounces) puff pastry or flaky pastry (see tips, below) • 500 ml (2 cups) full-cream milk (whole milk) • 1 stick cinnamon • 3 eggs, separated • 80 ml (1/3 cup) cake flour • 15 ml (1 tablespoon) cornflour (cornstarch) • 80 ml (1/3 cup) castor sugar (superfine sugar — regular sugar may be substituted) • 2 ml (1/2 teaspoon) baking powder • 30 g (30 ml) (2 tablespoons) butter • 15 ml (1 tablespoon) vanilla essence (vanilla extract) • ground cinnamon

1. Set the oven at 160°C (325°F). Butter a large casserole dish.

Heat butter and oil in a saucepan and fry the onion and garlic until

METHOD

translucent.

CRUST • Set the oven at 200°C (400°F). Lightly grease a 24-cm (10-inch) shallow enamel plate or quiche tin.

• Roll out the pastry and line the baking plate or tin. Press in a piece of oiled foil and bake for 10 minutes.

• Remove foil and bake the crust for about 5 minutes more until crisp and golden. Allow to cool.

2. Stir in the curry powder, turmeric, cumin, coriander and cloves, and cook briefly until fragrant. Remove the pot from the heat.

3. Mix in the minced meat.

4. Mix together the crumbs, milk, lemon rind and juice, egg, salt, pepper, apricots, apple, sultanas (golden raisins) and almonds and mix in. Pile into the casserole and level the top.

FILLING

5. Roll up the leaves and bury them at regular intervals. Seal with

• Measure three-quarters of the milk into a saucepan, add the cinnamon and heat to just below boiling point. Set aside to infuse for about 15 minutes.

• Mix together the remaining milk, egg yolks, flour, cornflour (cornstarch), castor sugar (superfine or regular sugar) and baking powder.

• Strain the cinnamon-flavoured milk, pour into a clean saucepan and cook, stirring, until the custard thickens. Remove from the heat, and whisk in the butter and vanilla essence.

• Cool to room temperature. Reduce oven temperature to 180°C (350°F) • Whisk the egg white stiffly and fold into the custard. Pour into the pastry shell and bake for 10 minutes.

• Reduce oven temperature to 160°C (325°F) and bake for about 30 minutes more, until the filling is set. Slide the hot tart onto a plate, sprinkle with ground cinnamon and serve warm.

foil and bake for 1 1/4 hours. Increase the oven temperature to 200°C (400°F).

6. Mix together the topping milk, eggs and salt (you may require extra topping if you've used a very large casserole dish), pour over and bake uncovered for a further 15 minutes until cooked and lightly browned. Serve with Yellow Rice and Chutney .

Our dessert comes from our Dutch heritage in South Africa, as the country is so diverse and cosmopolitan with influences from all over the world. This sweet custard like pie is so moreish that you keep going back for more.

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to add to your wishlist

Check out the App. that almost makes you want to lose your phone.

Maui Jim’s Bamboo Forest Sunglasses Nine layers in these lenses work to protect your eyes while enhancing the colors, contrast, and clarity of what you see. Polarizing films reflect glare, bigradient mirrors deflect light from above, and two ultrathin layers absorb light at different wavelengths.

Craftsman 2-in-1 Pliers

Clear some space in that toolbox with a set of transforming pliers. After a 180-degree rotation, the long-nose pliers become diagonal, so users can cut wire, grip, and turn without switching tools.

Marco Polo

Imagine, an app that almost makes you want to lose your phone. When your iPhone goes missing, call out “Marco,” and the phone—using one of 30 voice recordings—responds “Polo” until you locate the device.

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Jumping Sumo Parrot’s new rolling mini drone is piloted through an app with help from an onboard camera. Sumo can hop into your hand and kick over objects on the ground.

KORG DSN-12 TI CC3200

The “first single-chip programmable microcontroller platform” is a technical way of saying this little piece of hardware could help add your household devices to the Internet of Things. Part of a family of Texas Instrument products, SimpleLink connects via Wi-Fi.

Samsung NX1 perfectly blends DSLR, compact camera features

Looks like Samsung's efforts have paid off! Introducing the NX1 Smart Camera, a device that combines all the good points of a DSLR and a compact in one.

The latest synthesizer software from KORG turns the Nintendo DS into a handheld music-production device. Twelve monophonic synths feature a range of effects (such as delay or reverb), and a 3-D oscilloscope gives the music-making process an immersive feel.

Sennheiser Urbanite headphones aim to push Beats out of tune

Sennheiser has released the on-ear and over-ear Urbanite headphones, which will look to challenge Beats by Dr Dre. The headphones are not only sturdy and durable, but also high on comfort.

Garmin Approach S6 This watch could put your golf pro out of business. Garmin packed a group of sensors into its most advanced golf watch yet. It measures wannabe Phil Mickelsons’ upswings and downswings for strength and tempo.

LEGO Fusion Give your LEGO creations a digital home with this new game. Unlike similar hybrid games, Fusion was designed by the folks at LEGO to balance playtime between physical blocks and a tablet screen.

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"Apple Watch” Your Next Personal Device.

“Our most personal device yet.” That`s what they call it and what we will call it as well. Its a new chapter in strengthening the bond between people and technology. The hardware technology in this small device is just unbelievable. Its shows a great engineering capability and that software that powers the watch. What we really love is that digital crown that every other company discard from their watches. That crown can be used as a multifunctional input device that lets you zoom, scroll, and select without covering the screen with your fingers. With a home screen that let you find your favourite apps easily while they are lying there perfectly. And for the health freaks, you hit your perfect spot. With a lot of health features that tracks your life`s movement and exercises. Apple Watch comes in three deferent styles. “Apple Watch”, “Apple Watch Sport”, “Apple Watch Edition”. With two sizes for all of the styles with 38mm OR 42mm height. There are tens of features to cover here, you know that you will find what you are looking for in this watch. It will work with your iPhone 5, 5s, 5c, iPhone 6 and 6+ . All watches tell time, this one helps you make the most of it. It will be available early 2015 with a starting price of 349$.

.‫“ساعة أبل” جهازك الشخصي القادم‬ “ ‫ إنه‬.‫جهازنا األكثر شخصية حتى اآلن” هذا مايطلقونه عليه كما نفعله نحن‬ ‫ ال يمكنك أن تصدق تلك‬.‫التكنولوجيا‬، ‫فصل جديد في الترابط بين الناس‬ ‫ فهو يرينا قدرة هندسية‬.‫التكنلوجيا المستخدمة في هذا الجهاز الصغير‬ ً ‫ الذي أحببناه فع‬.‫كبيرة ببرنامج يشغل هذه الساعة‬ ‫ال هو تاج الساعة الرقمي‬ ‫ هذا التاج يمكن استخدامه كوحدة‬.‫الذي تخلت عنه كل الشركات من ساعاتها‬ ‫إدخال متعددة الوظائف مثل التكبير والتصغير واستعراض المحتويات دون‬ ‫ ومع الشاشة الرئيسية يمكنك إيجاد‬.‫الحاجة لتغطية الشاشة بأصابعك‬ ‫ هذه الساعة مصممة لكم‬،‫ ولمهووسي الصحة‬.‫برامجك المفضلة بسهولة‬ ‫ تأتي‬.‫بالعديد من الخصائص التي تتابع نشاطك اليومي وتمريناتك الرياضية‬ ‫ساعة أبل بثالث تصاميم‬. "Apple watch" ‫" و‬Apple watch sport " ‫" و‬Apple watch edition". ‫مم و‬٣٨ ‫وكل تصميم يأتي بحجمين مختلفين باالرتفاع‬ ‫ وسوف تجد ماتبحث عنه‬،‫ هناك العديد من المزايا اليسعنا تغطيتها‬.‫مم‬٤٢ ‫ ستعمل هذه الساعة مع‬.‫ في هذه الساعة‬iPhone 5، 5s, 5c, 6, 6 Plus. ‫جميع‬ ‫ ستكون‬.‫ هذه الساعة ستساعدك باالستفادة منه‬.‫الساعات تخبرك بالوقت‬ 349$ ‫ بسعر يبدأ من‬2015 ‫متوفرة في بدايات‬.

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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Important iOS8 Features You Might Didn`t Know About lLocate Your App`s Battery Usage and know your own consumption:

Setting > General > Usage > Battery Usage… lYou can recover deleted photos in the photo app: In the app, go to the albums and you will find the deleted album which where you can recover your deleted photo from. lSafari now add RSS feed to your shared link. To add: in Safari, open up your shared links, go to Subscriptions and tap “Add Current Site.”

Microsoft Paid 2.5$ Billion to buy a game.

Back in June 2014, Microsoft said it has more than $90 Billion for investments. But, is it worth to pay a massive amount like this for 1980s-style game? It’s not clear what is the strategy of Microsoft behind it but Mr. Nadella (CEO of Microsoft) has identified games as core to Microsoft’s future, and this game may just be the hottest game right now with more than 100 million users. Tax is another reason.

Mojang which is the company behind the game is based on Sweden.

According to annual reports, Microsoft paid to US Government income tax of $5.5 billion in 2014!

“Bash” the most dangerous security flaw so far Bash is an interpreter that allows user to command UNIX systems.

It’s been around since 1980s. it’s being described as "one of the most installed utilities on any Linux system”. Half of servers and networks running Appache (found in Linux) and this is a massive security hole allows remote attackers to execute code. There is no authentication required! Most of our devices runs embedded Linux with Bash (like routers). You should be worry if your devices not getting patch or update frequently. Careful of emails request information or want you to run a software like “Fix Bash”!

Fall immediately in love with Kindle Voyage Amazon announced the next generation of Kindle. 6 inch touch screen supports 330 pixels per inch. The text should be good as you real books. Moreover, Amazon bumped the storage from 2GB to 4GB. Comparing to the old models, Voyage is thinner and lighter with new buttons on the side called “PagePress”. This buttons allow you turn the pages by squeezing it while you hold Kindle. How about the battery? Thanks to the new adaptive backlight system, the battery will lasts weeks like the old generation. Is it worth to buy it?

YES, If you buy e-reader for the first time.

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THE PLANET'S ULTIMATE FASHION SHOW

IN THE CITY

By: HAMAD J. ALKULAIB

Angiosperms or flowering plants have graced our planet for a relatively short period of time - about 90 million years, mere seconds in human life terms. A flower holds principles of marketing that human delusion took credit for introducing. Blooms are the world’s ultimate PR agents with pollination as their target.

Blooms are the branding and marketing strategy that plants use in a very competitive world, diversifying into using every marketing principle great minds have recently come up with and some we have yet to discover. Their intended target was not humans rather the insect and bird world as pollen carriers. The beauty flowers hold has transcended the human race and now some flowering plants utilize us in their quest for survival.

The mystery blooms hold has captivated the imagination and fancy of past generations and many yet to come. Their beautiful colors, shapes and fragrances have done a great job at masking the deep biomechanics of flowers.

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If you know the language of flowers, you can easily have your garden production; most bedding plants require at least 6 hours of light a flourish with colors like never before. If you have the will, there is a way. day to produce abundant blooms.

Plants need food, just like animals, in addition to water. The building Feeding your plants: blocks of flowers are mainly Potassium and Phosphorus elements that There are couple of options here each with its pros and cons: are available in many forms in fertile soils. However, Kuwait is a desert and sand does not have the required nutrient content.

Spraying your garden with organic liquid concentrates or dry soluble fertilizers specified for blooming or fruits shows In Kuwait, spring and fall equinox (where day becomes shorter than instantaneous results. Liquids are great as they are fast acting, night) is when most plants decide to strut their stuff. although the emphasis on use as directed is important.

Timing is crucial in the plant world and can mean the difference Dry formulations are actually composted manure or crushed between survival and extinction. We learn from its cues to understand minerals. Mixed in the topsoil layer 10-20 cm, dry plant food has their signals where the plant reacts to bloom providing the needed slower dispersion and ultimately less instant availability to the building material and enjoying one of nature ultimate fashion shows. flower machine. They are slower acting and not consistent but Got sun? To make flowers, sun is the catalyst that aids in bud build a soil ecosystem if the source is good.

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Gazania (P) Gazania x hybrida

Sweet Alyssum (A) Lobularia maritima Zinnia (A) Zinnia elegans

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Black eyed Susan (A) Rudbeckia hirta

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Butterflies

African Daisy (A) Dimorphotheca sinuata

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BP -- Bright or partial sun

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D -- Difficult, You gotta love it to have it.

EM -- Easy to Medium

E -- Easy – Hardly any care required

MH -- Medium to High

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Coverless is the representation of all of this cogitation, using the clothes as a canvas, proposing languid silhouettes, full of geometry, contrasting with broad pieces that reflects the great work done with the volume. Both work as a fusion of the nomad life, recreating femininity through dresses inspired in nightgowns, which empathizes the fluidity of more simples and vaporous shapes that opposes the harshness and stiffness in the textiles of the more laidback and organic counterpart. This outer silhouette hides the figure and gets his name by the so called “Homeless� style.

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This proposal is completed with backpacks and bags inspired in sleeping bags, which, by the means of zippers, are able to be used separately or attached to the clothes and able to be retracted within themselves, demonstrating mindfully through the design the nomad essence of the individual.

Fabrics and materials reminiscent of an urban culture or trend, as the mesh, denim, membrane panel, impermeable and neoprene are used opposing the delicacy of more subtle textiles

like gauze. Tells a story, piece by piece, through the collection which reflects the great work of experimentation through hot melted glue bounding, the superposition of stitched layers, clippings, patches and the absence of material that recreates that decadence effect.

The canvas is completed by pastel colours as Cheeks Pink, Prince Blue and Bile Yellow opposing strong saturated tones such as Nuisance Blue, Cloudy Grey and subtle brushstrokes of Traffic Fluor.

BE DIOR New urban attitude The B " e Dior"flap bag has a new, elegantly urban attitude.

Its modern silhouette that’s both supple and structured was unveiled at the Autumn-Winter 2014 fashion show.

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Maya Hansen (Birth) Profesional biography Maya Carbajal Alex-Hansen was born in Madrid of an Argentinean father and a Danish mother. She graduated from the Higher Centre for Fashion Design of Madrid with distinction.

The Maya Hansen brand was founded in 2006 and, since the year 2010, Maya Hansen’s collections have been presented at Madrid Fashion Week. She took part initially at El Ego de Cibeles, where her collection entitled “Lace Wings” won the L’Oréal Award for Best Collection from a Newcomer. Then in September 2011 she was incorporated into the established designers’ fashion show schedule, which makes up Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid today. In 2012 she was admitted as a member of the Fashion Designers’ Association of Spain (ACME) and was chosen amongst the 15 Finalists at Vogue’s “Who’s On Next” Competition in the years 2012 and 2013. In 2014 Maya Hansen has been selected as a finalist for the Young Designer National Fashion Awards.

Maya Hansen’s unique style always departs from the feminine silhouette of the corset, the clothing item around which her collections revolve. She has also developed tight silhouettes in other kinds of clothing, as well as some entirely cutting-edge creations, for which she habitually collaborates with artists and craftsmen in different disciplines.

After having taken part at various fashion fairs abroad, including the Salon International de la Lingerie & du Swimwear de París and the Semaine des Créateurs de mode Paris, the Maya Hansen brand can now be found at shops throughout Spain, Netherlands, Poland, Brazil, the United States, Canada, Japan and Kuwait.

The stage designs she uses for her shows, together with dramatic make-up and the introduction of fashion films on the catwalk, are all characteristic features of Maya Hansen fashion shows.

She has dressed celebrities such as Lady Gaga, Nieves Álvarez, Rossy de Palma, Jessie J, Alaska, Paz Vega, Mónica Cruz and Pilar Rubio, among others. Fashion editors of the stature of Edward Enninful, B Akerlund, Carine Roitfeld, Giovanna Battaglia and Jessica Diehl, together with

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photographers as prestigious as Mario Testino, Eugenio Recuenco, Paco Peregrín, Chino Moro, Norman Jean Roy and Mert and Marcus, have all requested Maya Hansen designs for their productions.

-The Exhibition entitled “Made in Spain” at the Spanish Embassy in London, 2013.

At the same time, Maya Hansen has worked on different design and exhibition

-The Exhibition entitled “Fashion Is a Dream: 25 Years of Spanish Talent”, at the Cerralbo Museum, 2012, Spain.

projects, including the following: -Collaboration with Samsung, ‘Cameracorset project’ in 2013.

-Collaboration with Mercedes-Benz, ‘Mercedes-Benz Open Fashion’: Personalisation of a Tennis Ball for the Madrid Open in 2013.

-A Footwear and Accessories Capsule Collection for FOSCO, Spring/Summer 2013.

- A Maya Hansen Home Textiles Collection -The Exhibition entitled “Made in Spain: La Mode au-delà des frontières” at the Spanish Embassy in Paris, 2014.

-The Exhibition entitled “Behind the Scenes: Art and Fashion” at IVAM (Institut Valencià d’Art Modern), 2013, Spain.

- The Exhibition “Cazadores de Tendencias” (“Coolhunters”) at Centro, 2012, Spain.

- The Exhibition “Lady Gaga Costumes” at Lane Crawford, 2012, Hong Kong. Nichola Formichetti, the Creative Director of House of Gaga, exhibited some of the looks that he has chosen for Lady Gaga. The singer has used Maya Hansen designs on various occasions. The designer created a coat and a corset that were shown at this exhibition.

-Feria Vintage (Lorenzo Caprile and Yo Dona, 2010 and 2011).

- Wedding Fashion Night (2011).

- Vogue Fashion Night Out (2010, 2012)

The collection Inspiration: Birth. To born. Back to roots. Give birth. In and out concept.

Embryo development into foetus and into human being.

Gynaecology and obstetrics. Mother and foetus physic and psychological conditions. In utero communication.

Printings inspired by the anatomist William Hunter drawings, obstetrician specialist.

Fabrics: Heavy weight fabrics (300 and 400 g/m2). Printed and solid satin and elastic taffetas. Brocades. Chantilly laces and dyed laces. Elastic and sequined fabrics. Transparent fabrics in front of opaque fabrics. Vintage printings with a naive touch, mixed with lingerie aesthetic, architectural models and retro-futuristic wave.

Colours: Ink blue, dusted pink, black, off-white. Toile de jouy digital printing over heavy weight taffeta stretch with drawings inspired by the illustrator William Hunter, obstetrician specialist.

Silhouettes: Metal and plastic bones corsets made with both rigid and elastic fabrics. Softer silhouettes tan previous collections.

Long dresses and cocktail dresses in elastic fabrics and bolero jackets. Skirts with volume pieces and leggings.

Ultra soft and feminine garments with and architectural touch.

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Claudia Fantuzzi

Tell us a little bit about yourself and Tell us more about the Marina Rinaldi brand. When was it established and your passion for fashion.

Born and raised in Reggio Emilia, Italy, what gap did it fill in the fashion I always had a dream of working in segment. fashion, especially with the Marina Rinaldi headquarters right there! Fashion has and always will be one of my greatest passions in life, along with travel and spending time with my husband and kids.

Marina Rinaldi, founded in 1980, is a readyto-wear, plus-size women's clothing brand of the Italian Max Mara Fashion Group. It is the only brand worldwide that has such a high number of quality clothing with style catering to real women with real bodies.

How and when did you get started with the Marina Rinaldi brand?

How often is the new Elegante Collection launched and what is One day while studying, I received a call the philosophy behind keeping the from MaxMara asking me if I would like Elegante name constant? to start working there - so I did, and for 28 years! Following that, three years ago, I made the decision to join the Elegante Collection family at Marina Rinaldi.

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this day. When Marina Rinaldi first began, the brand was divided into collections to fit different types of women for different occasions with everything from casual to business wear, while the Elegante collection portrays elegant apparel flawlessly.

How would you describe the new Elegante Collection?

An eye-catching, stylish, new-age classic collection that caters to both our older clientele as well as young adults.

As a Product Manager, what did your role entail?

The Elegante Collection is launched four times a year - February, May, August and November. It is the name that has been associated with the collection for a number of decades and that tradition remains to

As a Project Manager, I make all the final decisions as to what the collection will entail. I decide on all aspects when developing fashion wear such as the stylists,

fabric colour, target price, accessories and creative direction. After deciding on who is able to work together with me, I choose my team and work with them for inspiration.

How many people worked on the Elegante collection and who was the lead designer?

At Marina Rinaldi, we have the support of 200 other employees, but within the Elegante collection I am humbled to work with a team of eight creatively remarkable people.

Did you face any difficulties in the process and how did you overcome them?

Everyday difficulties are faced, and everyday is something new and different,

but like any structured organization in any How was the overall experience? part of the world, we face them head-on and Incredible and as always, a whirlwind overcome them together. experience! The best thing is there is more What does the new collection include? to come!

The collection includes items rich with style and embroidery, all Italian made and styled, Your message for our readers and and this season’s capsule of the Elegante people of Kuwait: Collection, Red Carpet, is exclusive to our This is my first time in Kuwait, and I top clientele. can personally say that here in Kuwait I have found the most elegant women with Do you have a particular favorite class - all dressed well, very beautiful piece from the collection? with eye-catching features and charming In Italy, I am the mother to two beautiful personalities! children, and as mothers we believe that each child of ours is the most beautiful, Your message for us at CityPages brightest and the best. Like my other Magazine: passion, fashion, I love every piece of the Elegante collection immensely and equally, Always follow your passion, have your own I can’t just pick one! sense of style, and be your own person!

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Choose Jane Norman Whatever the Occasion

JUICY COUTURE - AUTUMN WINTER 2014 - 2015

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Fall Winter Collection

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FALL/WINTER 2014-2015 Echoes of key moments of the 20th century are combined with mountain and outdoor scenes redesigned for the city with a fresh and modern take on the major trends to inspire Pull&Bear's Autumn/Winter 2014-2015 collections.

Oysho presents its Fall Winter 14-15 collection with the focus clearly on minimalism.

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Rita Ora adidas Originals Collection Pastel and Colourblock Packs The second collection in the Rita Ora adidas Originals Collaboration drops this month, with stores in the Middle East revealing her Pastel Pack.

The latest collaboration takes to the skies with dreamy sunset shades of powder pinks, blues and yellows that are cloud-soft across talon-sharp shapes.

A riot of feathers inspired by Rita’s own tattoo, rustle around cut out shoulders and hips, bringing flight to batwing sleeves, skin tight body suits and high waist skinny-fit shorts. Sheer detailing softens brave silhouettes that reveal hints of skin as they drift around the body.

Also hitting adidas Originals stores is Rita Ora’s Colourblock pack which takes those sunset shades and pushes them to the extreme, ramping up the tone as hot pinks, blues and yellows colour block next to bold black.

FALL WINTER 2014/15 Fall brings with it the purest essence of Massimo Dutti and winter wraps it in garments that are hard to forget.

This time it’s not about urban versus casual style, but the right combination of both.

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‫جيفنشـــــــي‬ Dahlia Divin ‫داليا ديفني‬ ‫عطر منسوج من الذهب‬ .‫تتشارك األزياء والعطور القاسم نفسه أال وهي الفخامة وقوة اجلاذبية واحللم نفسه‬ .‫تنبع هذه الكيمياء النق ّية تنبع من أجمل فساتني جيفنشي ومن عطور الدار اجلديدة‬ .‫اخليط الذهبي‬ ،‫ جزءا ال يتجزّأ من تصاميم األزياء األكثر رواجا‬،‫ أصبح هذا اخليط الرفيع النقي والرائع‬،‫اليوم‬ .‫ مي ّر عبرها الضوء بوضوح‬،‫ قارورة عطر آسرة وثمينة‬،‫والعالمة الفارقة لقارورة عطر رمزية جديدة‬ :‫إّنه عطر يتم ّيز بهالة األزياء الراقية‬ Dahlia Divin ‫داليا ديفني‬ PUMA COLLABORATE WITH LONDON’S HOUSE OF HACKNEY FOR AW’14

RELAXING & REVITALIZING RITUALS L’OCCITANE Aromachologie consists of two lines of body care products: Relaxing and Revitalizing. Whenever possible, the formulas are made with naturally derived ingredients, and combine the benefits of botanical active ingredients with 100% natural aromas that have a revitalizing or soothing effect.

DIVINE YOUTH OIL DIVINELY PURE To help smooth the skin and improve suppleness, it is important to use an appropriate, stimulating technique.

The L’CCITANE spa team has developed a particularly relevant technique that promotes microcirculation, visibly transforming the texture of the skin.

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Salvatore Ferragamo BUCKLE CHRISTMAS EDITION, AN EXCLUSIVE GIFT IDEA FOR A SPECIAL CHRISTMAS The new Christmas Edition sports a sparkling look which is epitomized by its two-colour strap. The 37 mm diameter case with its particular cloche shape and gold IP treatment is complemented by a dial in Ferragamo Red, or alternatively in fuchsia or champagne, embellished with the guilloché design and diamond-studded indexes on the rehaut. The Swiss Made quartz movement has a crown at 12 o’clock. Asymmetrical lugs support the vegetable-tanned calfskin strap, which is available in three two-colour versions: red with violet detailing, beige with red croco-print detailing, and fuchsia with orange detailing and contrasting colour stitching.

Salvatore Ferragamo LUNGARNO Lungarno is a perfectly calibrated blend of modern design, high performance Swiss watchmaking and a sporty but luxury mood.

Versace V-SIGNATURE CHRISTMAS EDITION

Salvatore Ferragamo FERRAGAMO 1898

Ferragamo 1898 Sport, the Maison’s new sportoriented diving watch, reflects the sophisticated contemporary design and Swiss Made manufacturing excellence which join forces to sign off Salvatore Ferragamo Timepieces.

Versace - V-METAL ICON

The energy of Versace Watches is confirmed by the new V-Metal Icon. Unusual and intriguing, it draws its inspiration from a vintage strap buckle, revisited in an innovative interpretation.

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At K'S PATH Quiz Night

At the Lacoste F/W 2014 Collection Launch At The Avenues Mall

At The Official Honoring Ceremony Of Dar AlShifa Hospital On Its Accreditation from the American College of Radiology (ACR) for The MRI Services

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At The Peace One Day Event At CAP Kuwait

At the Opening of Maison Martin Margiela - Pairs, Kuwait Boutique at AlHamra Luxury Center

At the opening of Al Ostoura Boutique at Salhiya Complex, Mezanine

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From The Opening Day Of Villa UNO Exhibition At 360 Mall

At The JustCavalli New Collection Launch

At The River Island A/W14 Exclusive Press Preview

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At the Grand Celebration of 5 Years of Adolfo Dominguez store in The Avenues Mall

From The Culture Shock Halal Show Featuring Rajiv Satyal By AlGAS Events

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At The Seasonal Launch of the Harvey Nichols 2014 Autumn Winter Collection at Harvey Nichols Kuwait

At The Official Franchise Signing Event Of Kuwait's Amaal Holding Co. With UAE's BelHessa Hospitality Company to Open 5 Branches in Dubai for CAFE BEZZA

At The Launching Event of Linda Sophie's New Capsule Eid Collection At The Boutikee Casual Chic - The Avenues

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At The La Martina's AW14 Collection Launch At 360 Mall

At The Robin Sharma Seminar In Kuwait Organized By AlGAS Events And Vigor Events

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At The First Private Event Celebrating The Supporters of Safira CSR's (Cervical Cancer Prevention Campaign)

At The First Press Conference Held By The New British Ambassador, His Excellency Mr. Matthew Lodge Marking The Start Of His Appointment In Kuwait.

At The "SUMMER NIGHT" The Closing Ceremony of Summer Program 2014 At Loyac Kuwait

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FROM THE PRESS

‫ بنز الكويت تعتلي موجة‬-‫مرسيدس‬ ‫شبكات التواصل االجتماعي مع‬ ‫حوالي مليون نقرة من مُتابعـيها‬ ‫خالل ثالثة أشهر‬

Diet Care launches “Get Healthy “Campaign

Diet Care, Kuwait’s leading provider of health and nutritional programs and services today launched Kuwait’s biggest initiative “Get Healthy” for better nutrition and health. The initiative will reach out to various schools, universities, ministries and leading organizations in Kuwait.

Diet Care in association with Advanced Medical German Co. will provide free screenings for blood glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure and overall health for all employees and students of the participating organisations and schools.

Participants will be alerted about the importance of healthy living and weight management and encouraged to make positive changes in their lifestyle. They will be made aware of the ailments by providing them with all the necessary health information related with cholesterol and blood tests as well as weight analysis.

Commenting on the campaign Sarah Dimashkieh, Director of Clinical Operations, Diet Care said: “We are very excited to launch this initiative across Kuwait and thank all the schools, universities and organizations for their participation .It’s time for people to learn about how they can lead healthy lifestyles and the importance of knowing their health background, along with their risk factors, so they can take action. The more people know about the diseases that affect them and their own risk factors, the better able they will be to take

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charge of their health and live better lives.”

“By participating in “Get Healthy”, we can all learn how to live healthier and take care of ourselves. We are hoping that everyone will take advantage of the free screenings. The earlier you know if there are any problems, the easier they are to be addressed. With this campaign we hope that people make a change in their lifestyle.”

Expert dieticians who will be present at the screenings will provide one –on-one consultation to the individuals once they get the results of their tests. Each individual will be informed on their health statuses and ways to adopt a healthier lifestyle, with an emphasis on the habits they follow throughout their work day.

Through “Get Healthy Kuwait”, Diet Care will visit various organizations as a part of a series on going outreach activities to large businesses in Kuwait. Diet Care will also reach out to the community by entering the educational sector and providing free on-spot testing and consultations to middle and high schools in the country to spread teenage obesity awareness.

As the leading provider of health and nutritional programs and services, Diet Care has always strived to make efforts to reach out to the community. Get Healthy Kuwait will encourage people to live a healthy life.

ً‫ بنز الكويت منوا ً هائال‬-‫ حتقّ ق شركة مرسيدس‬: ‫برقمني عشريني عبر كافة قنواتها النشطة‬ ‫ حيث شهدت‬،‫على شبكات اإلعالم االجتماعي‬ ‫صفحاتها على فيسبوك وانستغرام زيادة‬ ‫ و‬51% ‫ملموسة في إجمالي عدد املتابعني بنسبة‬ ‫ وذلك منذ شهر يونيو املنصرم‬،‫ على التوالي‬30% ‫ وتتبنّى شركة عبد الرحمن البشر‬.‫هذا العام‬ ‫ بنز‬-‫وزيد الكاظمي – الوكيل احلصري ملرسيدس‬ ،‫في دولة الكويت – استراتيجية رقمية راسخة‬ ‫تؤمن من خاللها بأن أدوات الشبكات االجتماعية‬ .‫تساهم بشكل كبير في الوصول إلى العمالء‬ ‫ متابع‬59,000 ‫انطالقا ً من األعداد املُتزايدة بحوالي‬ ‫ متابع على انستغرام منذ‬37,800‫ و‬،‫على فيسبوك‬ ‫االنضمام إلى هذه الشبكات االجتماعية في العام‬ ‫ بنز واحدة‬-‫ سرعان ما أصبحت مرسيدس‬،2012 ‫من أكثر العالمات التجارية متابعة في قطاع‬ ‫ مما يعكس االجتاهات‬،‫السيارات بدولة الكويت‬ ‫الواقعية التي تؤثر بشكل كبير في التح ّول الذي‬ ‫طرأ على وسائل اإلعالم االجتماعي من مج ّرد‬ .‫كلمة رنّانة إلى نهج عملي داخل الشركة‬ ‫ويُعزى هذا النمو الكبير إلى املعدالت العالية‬ ً ‫ وأيضا‬،‫للدخل السنوي في دول اخلليج العربي‬ ‫امتالك املستخدمني الصغار والكبار على حد‬ ‫متعددة من الهواتف الذكية واألجهزة‬ ‫سواء أجهزة‬ ّ ‫منصات اإلعالم االجتماعي‬ ‫ وأضحت‬.‫اللوحية‬ ّ ،‫متاحة بوتيرة متنامية عبر عدد من األجهزة‬ ‫ مما‬،‫وبنطاق اتصال على مدار الساعة وطوال اليوم‬ ‫التوجه إلى األسواق‬ ‫مينح الشركات القدرة على‬ ّ .‫املستهدفة بصورة مباشرة‬ ‫ من العالم‬85% ‫ يحظى‬،‫وعلى صعيد عاملي‬ ‫في الوقت احلالي بتقنيات لالتصال بشبكة‬ ‫ كما أن شخص واحد من كل أربعة‬،‫اإلنترنت‬ ،‫أشخاص يستخدم شبكات التواصل اإلعالمي‬ ‫وذلك وفقا ً لدراسة أجرتها شركة "جلوبال ويب‬ ‫ وأظهرت‬.‫تخصصة بأبحاث السوق‬ ّ ُ ‫اندكس" امل‬ ‫اإلحصائيات أن "فيسبوك" ال يزال املوقع األول‬ ‫ حيث يستقطب‬،‫لإلعالم االجتماعي حول العالم‬ ‫ من مستخدمي اإلنترنت خارج الصني والذين‬82% ّ 1.8 ‫يشكل‬ ‫ ومبا‬،‫ سنة‬64‫ و‬16 ‫تتراوح أعمارهم بني‬ ‫ فيعتبر من‬،"‫ أما "انستغرام‬.ً‫مليار مستخدم عامليا‬ ‫ مع أكثر‬،‫منصات اإلعالم االجتماعي سريعة النمو‬ ّ ‫ وبزيادة نسبتها‬،ً‫ مليون مستخدم حاليا‬200 ‫من‬ ‫الفعالني خالل‬ ‫ من حيث عدد املستخدمني‬25% ّ .‫األشهر الستة املاضية فقط‬

Fire Department & EQUATE launch Safe Campaign

Coke Studio, a unique cultural experience where Arab Superstars and major international Artists push boundaries creating original fusion music, returns for third season.

Artist list includes: Maya Diab, Jason Derulo, Asala Nasri, Nile Rodgers, Balquees and many more

Continuing their partnership in all relevant fields, Kuwait Fire Safety Directorate (KFSD) and EQUATE Petrochemical Company, Kuwait’s first private sector petrochemical company, launched Safety at Every Home Campaign (Safe).

Speaking about the campaign, KFSD Director of Public Relations & Media Colonel Khalil AlAmeer said, “In an effort to avoid different hazards and potential incidents at home and other various places, Safe Campaign has been launched to embody the strategic objectives KFSD is aiming to achieve throughout Kuwait by having such a partnership with EQUATE. For this purpose, the campaign will hold a number of awareness activities at a number of colleges, universities and malls where KFSD members will share guidelines and precautions regarding fire extinguishers, types of fires, smoke alarms, gas cylinders, gas leaks, fire evacuation, dealing with different emergencies and the importance of calling Emergency Number 112 when needed. Finally, it gives me great pleasure to extend utmost appreciation and gratitude to EQUATE for its significant role in supporting various initiatives by KFSD which always aspires to benefit and ensure the safety of society as a whole.”

On his part, EQUATE Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) Leader Mohammad Al-Shamary said, “Due to safety having several personal and professional dimensions, such partnership between KFSD and EQUATE holds utmost importance to ensure overall safety at home, work, when driving vehicles and other places.

Along those lines, EQUATE has previously launched EQUATE Home Safety Campaign (Stay Safe) which focused on potential hazards at home and how to avoid unfortunate accidents.

All such efforts are part of EQUATE Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program that has introduced several initiatives aimed at overall sustainability throughout Kuwait. Without any doubt, launching this campaign in partnership with KFSD is a prime example of EQUATE’s tagline ‘Partners in Success’.”

Aimed at avoiding hazards and preventing incidents at home and other places, Safety at Every Home Campaign (Safe) is launched in partnership between Kuwait Fire Service Directorate (KFSD) and EQUATE Petrochemical Company. To create awareness between members of the Kuwaiti society, nationals and expats, the campaign will address how to handle fires, emergencies within and outside the household, the importance of having a fire extinguisher, the role of smoke alarms, as well as safely using gas cylinders and other critical matters.

With its initial founding taking place during 1947, Kuwait Fire Service Directorate (KFSD) is currently an independent government authority under the supervision of State Minister for Council of Ministers Affairs in the State of Kuwait. KFSD plays a number of critical national roles by providing required protection for lives and property from fires, crashes, incidents and natural disasters and preventing them throughout the country. www.kfsd.gov.kw.

The most advanced pushchair in the world?

Manufactured using the very latest technology, the Reflex by Silver Cross is ultra intuitive, beautifully functional and made with attention to detail in every component.

The Reflex includes a wealth of features to enhance your baby’s comfort. Travel and storage is simple, as the lightweight chassis can be folded easily and compactly. Beautiful details like a 3 mode night time safety light and ergonomic back rest make the Reflex a truly unique creation. It also features the best lie-flat position in its class.

The ultra versatile Reflex can be converted into a rearward-facing pram system with the addition of the newborn accessory pack. This includes a second hood, jersey wind stopper apron, and a bamboo baby nest liner which creates a lie-flat bed unit.

It is the ultimate combination of convenience for you with comfort for your baby.

The highly anticipated new season of ‘Coke Studio Bel 3arabi’ launched this Friday on MBC4 at 8pm KSA. Now in its third season, this unique show brings together renowned as well as up and coming Arab and International artists, to collaborate and record an original song by fusing contrasting genres of music together. With more drama and amazing collaborations, and in partnership with Universal Music MENA and MBC Group, this season promises to be better than ever!

Over 8 weeks, this season highlights the various tensions that the artists face as they fuse their music together to create a distinctive new sound.

By providing a platform for artists to create break-through music, Coke Studio enables artists to overcome geographical, cultural and artistic barriers and enables a unity to be created over a shared love of music.

Season 3 features captivating fusion collaborations between the most diverse group of artists yet; Kool & The Gang and Asala Nasri; Tom Novy and Shatha Hassoun; Diana Yukawa and Jadal Band; Jason Derulo and Maya Diab; Nile Rodgers and Mashrou3 Leila; Sandy Möllin and Black R and David Penn and Balqees Fathi.

All of these chart busting tracks are expertly produced by internationally acclaimed music producer Hadi Sharara, who returns to enable the artists to create excellence. Coke Studio Fusion Series 3 Album is available to pre-order now on Anghami and itunes: www.itunes.com/ cokestudio.

Patrick Boulos, CEO of Universal Music MENA commented that: “It is an honour to once again join forces with Coca-Cola and MBC to bridge cultural barriers and create ground-breaking original songs with so many artists from all over the world joining together. This season has produced some truly breathtaking songs with a level of creativity that is constantly elevated, some of which are utterly inspiring, emotional and surprising.”

Antoine Tayyar, Director of Public Affairs and Communication, Coca-Cola Middle East said: “We are so pleased with how Coke Studio has developed this Season. It truly epitomizes CocaCola values of unity, happiness and refreshing experiences, as various cultures and traditions are celebrated.”

Coke Studio launched in the Middle East in 2011, and this year is presented by Saudi Hamza Iskandar and Lebanese beauty Cynthia Khalifeh.

Fans can keep up to date with all the latest Coke Studio news on twitter @CokeStudio3rabi, on Facebook and on Coke Studio YouTube Channel.

Coke Studio aims to inspire the Arab youth through globally recognized Coca-Cola values of unity and happiness. By instilling a sense of pride in local artists, and by allowing international artists to experience the Arab world, Coke Studio successfully bridges barriers between the East and West and will continue to resolve such tensions in forthcoming seasons of the well loved show.

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Balmain and Behbehani Group Launches the Balmain Event with Balmain Brand Bossini unveils AW’14 Ambassador, also Miss Switzerland, Dominique collection Rinderknecht

Autumn Winter 2014 Avorities Writing Instruments

The dawn of aviation saw the first engine powered plane in 1903. It was during this same period that Alfred Dunhill began supplying the pioneering motorist with all the necessary trappings for stylish travel, coining the word ‘Motorities’ for accessories such as early motoring lamps, horns, maps, toolboxes and custom leather clothing.

By 1916, aeroplanes had advanced and dunhill had begun to create an assortment of equipment for the pioneering aviator. These were named ‘Avorities’.

A long and illustrious journey through time brings us to the modern day and the new addition of the Avorities pen, inspired by flight and our rich heritage of creating all the travelling man needs for any journey. Streamlined and with a cylindrical barrel, it is directly influenced by the aerodynamic aeroplanes of the early 20th century. The selection includes three styles; the first two are comprised of both a rollerball, and ballpoint pen. Crafted in black aluminium with either a brass and palladium detailing or a luxuriously rich gold plate, the pens are lightweight yet undeniably durable.

Completing the Avorities collection is the deluxe carbon fibre ballpoint and rollerball.

This material is legendarily associated with the structural composition of rocket ships making it wonderfully robust. Carbon fibre is also a brand pillar for dunhill and connotes the brands heritage within travel.

The perfect travel accessory for the dunhill gentleman, the pen has also been designed to sit neatly in an inside pocket or travel organiser.

The retractable clip featured on the barrel top swiftly enables the pens to become even more streamlined and sleek. Operated by the diamond pattern cap ring, the collection is uniform and subtly finished with the dunhill London logo.

Comfort mixed with a good dose of style should be your mantra for the new season and Bossini’s AW 14 collection makes sure of that! With a range that caters to a wide array of styles you are sure to make your own style statement while the sun still shines bright.

Infuse you wardrobe with the best of the trends that range from denims, florals and the all American inspired rustic look that is set to be a rage in the fashion circles. Men, Women and Kids are in for a treat with something in there for everyone!

Whether you fancy a girl next door look or a more fun adventurous perspective towards life and fashion, you are a true blue Bossini girl. For the free spirited nomad in you slip on blouson jackets, floral print blouses, cardigans inspired by the very trendy British fantasy theme with teal, red and green as the dominant hues. For the dainty feminine look you can pick a look from the winter blossom range consisting of key pieces in silky fabrics like blouson jackets, sheer blouses in rustic reds, coffee and subdued pinks teamed with printed denims and crop pants.

Men can rock a relaxed and sporty look with a range of smart polo tees and shirts that can’t go wrong worn over color chinos, a trend that makes its way into every season. Aim to get a more rugged look for the chilly temperatures inspired by British vintage workers with quilted baseball/bomber jackets, classic sweaters/ sweatshirts, pattern shirts and evergreen denims. For some variety these key pieces are available in interesting patterns like colorblocking, geometric, leopard and flag prints. You can mix and match to create a classic American vintage appeal in the seasons’ must have colors like navy, camel and burgundy.

For the little bright naughty ones, the Kids range encapsulates the fun, energetic vision of the brand in a fusion of colorful prints and warm fabrics in interesting patterns. The girls can look pretty in a preppy chic range that features tartan jackets, skirts and coats with the embellishments for that sparkle or stick to the floral and cute animal prints in denim/velveteen dresses, cardigans and jeans. The boys look smart and dapper in varsity themed collection, the music enthusiast and the nature inspired range as well featuring pieces like plaid pants, padded jackets and graphic tees, denims and chinos. Choose from an array of bright cheerful shades like pink ,grey, red, blue and mustard to brighten up their day.

Revive you wardrobe for the next fashion forward season with the new Bossini collection.

Head to your nearest Bossini store located at Hawally (Al Othman Centre), Fahaheel (Ajial Mall), Farwaniya (Mugathir Complex), Khaldiya Co-op , Qortuba Co-op and all Centrepoint Stores and shop the collection.

Balmain and Behbehani Group announced their new event welcoming the Balmain brand ambassador and also Miss Switzerland, Dominique Rinderknecht, on September 21st, 2014 at the TIKTOK showroom, the Avenues Mall.

Tik Tok is the newest addition to Behbehani Group; it is an innovative concept that brings together all the brands that Swiss watch lovers prefer, all in a trendy, non-classic ambiance that transforms its clientele to a world of novelty.

The event commenced with a press gathering where it Balmain Instagram competition was announced encouraging the shoppers and the media to try on the Balmain Beleganza Chrono watch next to Miss Swiss and upload it to their Instagram accounts. 3 competitors with the highest number of likes shall win Balmain watches.

Since 2005, Balmain Watches has enhanced this corporate tradition with its sponsorship of the Miss Switzerland contest. This year’s Miss Swiss is the 24-year-old Dominique Rinderknecht whose blond good looks, bright personality and brighter smile belong to an enthusiastic, sports aficionado.

Miss Switzerland 2013 is striking a Balmain wristwatch called Beleganza Chrono Lady.

Like every chronograph, it measures short time spans – up to 30 minutes here – as well as showing the time of the day. But unlike typical chronographs, this design displays a full measure of engaging charm.

Born in the exclusive world of Parisian High Fashion and founded by Pierre Balmain, the noted Haute Couture master, Balmain brings to time longstanding traditions of taste and elegance. Today its distinctively original spirit drives a watch brand backed by a leading Swiss watchmaking group – the source of invaluable technical and marketing advantages benefiting Balmain timepieces.

With over 75 years of expertise in retail, the Behbehani Group owns and manages a series of showrooms and stores exclusively for international watch brands as well as jewelry.

These showrooms are located in prestigious malls around Kuwait such as Salhiya, 360, Marina, Souq Sharq, Al Kout, Laila Gallery, Al Hamra Luxury Center and Tiktok (Soku, The Avenues

FROM THE PRESS

Dr. Lobna Bassiouni Ibrahim joins Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Royale Hayat Hospital

Dr. Lobna Bassiouni, is the new physician at RHH Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dr. Lobna has a Medical Doctorate in Infertility and IVF, a Masters Degree of Obstetrics and Gynecology in hysteroscopy, in addition to graduating her MB.ChB from the Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Egypt.

Prior to joining Royale Hayat Hospital, Dr. Lobna was a consultant at Hayat National Hospital-KSA, and a full lecture of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Faculty of Medicine - Tanta University Egypt, where she is currently an active member of its Educational and training committee.

With over 20 years of experience and training in Obstetrics and Gynecology Surgery at St. Charles Hospital – Ohio USA, Dr. Lobna cares for patients with normal and operative deliveries and caesarian deliveries, in addition to managing repeated abortions and performing followup on Infertility and Assisted Reproduction, and treating menstrual disorders, as well as diagnostic laparoscopy, laparoscopy for ovarian cysts, ectopic pregnancy and Adhesiolysis and Hysteroscopy (Diagnostic and Operative).

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The Body Shop introduces the new Wild Argan Oil bath and body care range

The Body Shop, with its 38-year history in developing naturally inspired skincare, has created an extensive Wild Argan Oil bath and body care range. Sourced from the remote Atlas Mountains of Northern Morocco, this “Queen of Oils” boasts superior skin-nourishing qualities.

Traditionally used by Moroccan women for their weekly hammam rituals, the nine-product range includes indulgent multi-purpose radiant oil, unique luxuriant solid oil, body butter, lip butter, hair butter, shower gel, bubbling bath, body lotion and body scrub.

Carefully hand-picked and hand-cracked by the local Berber women, only the best quality nuts are then used to create the new Wild Argan Oil bath and body care range for The Body Shop.

Rich in linoleic acid (Omega 6) – and natural tocopherols, for centuries the Argan oil has been used by the local Berber women to shield and nourish their skin and hair from the fierce Saharan sun and winds.

The nourishing properties of the Argan oil go more than skin deep – this precious oil also enriches the lives of hundreds of local Berber women. Through its famous Community Fair Trade programme, The Body Shop works in close partnership with Targanine, a local cooperative created by the Berber women. This partnership helps provide the local women with a fair and regular income, aiding them in raising their living standards and increasing their independence. The co-operative invests in projects such as school rooms for children and adult learning, and doctor visits.

At The Body Shop, beauty always comes with a heart. Use our new Wild Argan Oil bath and body care range not just for soft and radiant skin but also for a heart that believes in giving back to the world.

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Steve Madden unveils its ‘Autumn Winter 2014’ collection for men and women

KidZania looking for candidates for its first CongreZZ in the Middle East into the swing of the new season with the eclectic range of ‘Autumn Winter 2014’ collection for women from Steve Madden. From combat boots to stylish flats, the new range is designed for the woman of today who is a born explorer and loves to flaunt her style at every occasion.

Steve Madden is throwing it back in a big way this season.The collection showcases a mix of glamorous and casual styles that reflect the eclectic tastes of every fashionista! Styles like ODYSSEY, with their chunky heels and at-toabove knee shaft heights, channel the 90’s.

The HIGHTING boasts an over-the-knee shaft height along with platforms and heels that remind us of the cool Goth girls who wore black lipstick. The retro movement extends into Steve Madden handbags; the BESSIE tips its hat to the 80s with geometric inserts and slouchy style.

Boots continue to thrive and Steve Madden is just the designer to spin the trend in unique and eye catching ways. Styles like NYRVANA and GILTE feature quilted details and colors. The GRETCHUN and MUNCH-C offer a new take on combat boot with a higher heel, hardware and a foldable upper. Another lace up style, the RASPY sports a beautiful stacked heel.

Even when she’s casual, the Steve Madden girl is chic. The laidback feel of the sneaker trend is elevated in Steve Madden’s interpretation of the style. The EROS and ECENTRCQ styles boast of snake skin that add a luxe quality to the trend and the espadrillesole and mesh upper of the DESTINEY manage to combine edge and chicness into the look. BADORN with their tassel details and straps accomplish the same, taking the style to the new level.

Steve Madden’s AW’14 collection for men highlights a wide range of styles that cater to the high-spirited urban young man. A perfect blend of intricate detailing and classy designs makes this collection a must-have in every man’s wardrobe this season. Steve Madden’s attention to detail is what sets the brand apart and subtle details like contrast stitching go a long way. The technique is used on the grittier styles of the ANTONN and MAKLEMOR to add a touch of refinement to the combat boot style. The stitching technique is used to achieve the opposite effect in the classic desert boot style, DURVISH. Whether it’s a formal event or a casual hangout, the AW’14 collection from Steve Madden will keep your look modern and edgy at all times!

Revamp your shoe closet this season with Steve Madden’s fabulous AW’14 collection available at The Avenues- The Mall

ALARGAN International Real Estate Company, one of the leading real estate development companies in the GCC, has been nominated as the "Best Real Estate Developer in Kuwait" for the year 2014 by Arabian Business Magazine, (ITP) Group for publication. The ceremony took place at the Crown Plaza in the presence of a number of dignitaries and businessmen from various sectors in Kuwait.

Mr. Meshaan Mohammed Al-Meshaan, Chief Business Development Officer at ALARGAN received the award on behalf of the Company, he stated: "This prestigious award is a new addition to ALARGAN’s portfolio as a leader in real estate development in the GCC. This is due to the distinctive real estate services provided by the company and its vision in real estate solutions and in providing high quality affordable housing units in the markets that it operates in, bearing in mind the different demographic and geographic composition from one country to another, which reflects ALARGAN’s experience in this area".

“ALARGAN has achieved a strong presence in the real estate market as a Kuwaiti private sector company contributing mainly towards balancing and resolving obstacles being faced by the market in Kuwait. The Company achieves such initiatives through presenting market innovative eco-friendly, cost and energy effective solutions with universal designs and construction specifications. One of the examples of Alargan’s work is ALARGAN Shuwaikh headquarters which is also named to as “Alargan Business Park” located in the Free Trade Zone was awarded a platinum certification for energy and environmental design "LEED" by the American Council for environmentally friendly buildings, given it as the first building of its kind in Kuwait” Al- Meshaan continued "ALARGAN” has provided the market with high quality and competitive priced residential components which satisfy different segments in all regions of its presence, hence nourishing the ambition of the company in expanding, in many emerging markets providing rich grounds for economic development. ALARGAN’s vision aims to secure real estate units which assure social security and contribute to addressing in finding practical solutions to the housing concern, taking into consideration all the needful requirements of the real estate sector. “AlMeshaan added.

ALARGAN International Real Estate Company activity extends to Kuwait, Sultanate of Oman, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, as well as many other participations in various real estate exhibitions, such as Kuwait Second Green Building Forum, which strengthened its position in the field of real estate development.

Calling all children between the ages of 7 and 12 years: your city needs you! KidZania Kuwait, the exciting kid-sized metropolis, is about to conduct elections for the first KidZania CongreZZ in the Middle East.

The elections will see 20 appointed members of the CongreZZ, KidZania’s official legislative governmental body. The CongreZZ will make decisions that will contribute to the improvement of the overall KidZania experience and will prepare the elected members for their roles as future leaders in the real world by enabling them to participate actively in forums, debate sessions and other group activities.

Children between the ages of 7 and 12 years can register for the elections between the period of 2-12 October. The candidates will be shortlisted by an expert panel based on the children’s abilities to express, engage and participate in group discussions.

The election period will take place from 18-27 October. After public voting by other children at the KidZania facility, the elected members will meet every quarter to discuss ideas and voice opinions on the best methods to keep the KidZania spirit alive, current and socially relevant.

“Launching this innovative facet of KidZania reinforces our mission to develop our children’s all-round growth, by combining education and entertainment. The program will encourage children to become leaders who can bring about positive change, both inside outside KidZania,” said Fernando Medroa, Vice President of Leisure and Entertainment at M.H. Alshaya Co. The elections will be followed by an oath-taking ceremony, where the elected children will be officially sworn into office. The function will be attended by KidZania governors, ministers and other officials and VIP members.

Registration forms for children interested in running for the election will be available at the CongreZZ information desk in the KidZania Airport area, the CongreZZ application centre inside the facility and on the KidZania Kuwait website, http://www.kidzania.com.kw.

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EVENTS CALENDAR K’S PATH and CityPages partner for Second Fundraiser Yogafest!

CityPages is delighted to be the official print media partner for K’S PATH’s Second Fundraiser Yogafest which will be held Saturday 25th October 2014 in partnership with Grounded Growth Yoga from 9 am to 4.30 pm at the Al Bayan Nursery, Jabriya.

Join in all day for 11 yoga classes conducted by 15 yoga teachers across different styles of yoga; participate in yoga competitions and visit the bazaar which features different brands of healthy food, gift shops and accessories. All proceeds support the 300 animals at K’S PATH’s shelter. For info on registration and entry fees, email events@kspath.org or call 67001622 between 9 am and 5 pm all days except Thursdays.

The CityPages team will be present at Yogafest to show its support and capture action through Live Event Updates!

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Kuwait Drifters! Are you ready?

Red Bull Car Park Drift is Back Following the tremendous success of the past four years, “Red Bull Car Park Drift” has become a highly anticipated yearly event, not only in Kuwait but in most of the Middle Eastern countries participating in the regional competitions. This year it returns to Kuwait on Friday 31st of October with heady rounds of drifting competitions, leading up to the crowing of the “King of Drift” and the representatives of Kuwait in the Dubai finals.

The competition, sponsored by ford, will take place at the Bassel Salem Al Sabah Track at the seventh ring road. Red Bull Car Park Drift returns once again to provide motorsport lovers in addition to the thrilling show performances, a chance to experience high speed and utmost suspense.

Middle East Hill climbing champion and Red Bull driver, Abdo Feghali, will be evaluating the drivers’ performances along with a panel of esteemed judges. The evaluation will mainly assess the drift shows presented by the drivers in their modified cars, through the use of hand breaks and exertion of outstanding skills to take on turns in the most dazzling and accurate ways. In addition, judges will consider the engines’ roars and the external look of the car, the smoke produced by the friction of the tyres and finally the audience’s excitement and cheers for each performance to make their final decision.

Last year’s competition led to the crowning of Nasser Al Mutairi, as he represented Kuwait in the final qualifications in Dubai, after taking on 30 other drivers who fiercely competed in front of a raging crowd of five thousand spectators.

To participate in Kuwait’s qualifying championship on Thursday October 30, please call 66406020. Participating cars must be four-wheel or rear drive.

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MATHS QUIZ 1.Work out the answer. 45 + 46 = ?

2.Kai buys a pair of shoes for £31 and a shirt for £67. How much does he spend altogether?

3.Work out the answer. 68 - 29 = ?

4.A bike normally costs £260. Its price is reduced in a sale by £90.

What is the sale price of the bike?

5.Work out the answer. 32 x 30 = ?

6.A box holds 22 apples. How many apples are there in 20 boxes?

7.Work out the answer. 490 ÷ 7 = ?

8.For a school show, 660 chairs are arranged equally in 30 rows.

How many chairs are in each row?

9.A function machine changes 49 to 98 and changes 26 to 52. What function is the machine carrying out on each number?

10.What number fills the gap? 35 x ? = 105

1. DERNAG 2. HCORT 3. LSAT 4 . D P TOA 5. RHTUOF 6. DRAEG 7. NOTUMA 8 . I F M LYA 9. TAYRP 10.LEDIF 11.FHAL 12.EZODN

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

ANSWERS: 1.91, 2. £98, 3. 39, 4. £170, 5. 960, 6. 440, 7. 70, 8.

22, 9. Doubling the number, 10. 3

1. GARDEN, 2.TORCH, 3.SALT, 4.ADOPT, 5.FOURTH, 6.GRADE, 7.AMOUNT, 8.FAMILY, 9.PARTY, 10.FIELD, 11.HALF, 12.DOZEN

FUN RIDDLES

FUN FACTS ABOUT THE HUMAN BODY

2. Can you write cow in 13 letters?

3. A man drove to a hotel and as soon as he got there he was bankrupt. Explain.

4. Do you know what is in the middle of Christmas?

5. What is in common between an Island and the letter T? 6. John is the son of George. So, George is the _____ of John's father?

7. What do you get if you add 3 to 300 five times?

ANSWERS: 1. He can sleeps at night, 2. See o double you, 3. The man was playing Monopoly and when he rolled the dice he landed on a property he could not afford to pay the rent on, 4. Letter 'S' 5.They're both in the middle of wa'T'er, 6. Name, 7. 303, 303, 303, 303, 303 citypageskuwait.com

ANSWERS:

1. How can a man go eight days without sleep?

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• The adult body is made up of: 100 trillion cells, 206 bones, 600 muscles, and 22 internal organs.

• The average human head has about 100,000 hairs.

• Red blood cells carry oxygen around the body. They are created inside the bone marrow of your bones.

• The color of a human skin is determined by the level of pigment melanin that the body produces. Those with small amounts of melanin have light skin while those with large amounts have dark skin.

• The heart beats more than 2.5 billion times in an average lifetime.

• There are about 9,000 taste buds on the surface of the tongue, in the throat, and on the roof of the mouth.

• The strongest muscle in the body is the tongue.

• The human heart creates enough pressure when it pumps out to the body to squirt blood 30 feet.

• You blink over 10,000,000 times a year.

• The human brain weighs about 3 pounds.

• One fourth of the bones in your body are in your feet.

• As well as having unique fingerprints, humans also have unique tongue prints.

• The most sensitive finger on the human hand is the index finger.

• The smallest bone found in the human body is located in the middle ear.

• The left side of your body is controlled by the right side of your brain while the right side of your body is controlled by the left side of your brain.

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OCTOBER HOROSCOPES In a month of two Eclipses, three quarter Moons, and Mercury moving into and out of retrograde motion, it's no wonder that you will experience a lot of stop/start energy. The inner drive to move forward finally wins out, but you will probably realize by that time that your direction has shifted to a reflective mode. You are immersed in the deep and obsessive waters of Scorpio energy and all the focused enthusiasm it brings. Rather than discovering unique ways of presenting projects or starting something entirely new, you may bring old ideas and abandoned plans out of storage and find they are useful now. The Solar Eclipse on October 23 is a crossroads providing the opportunity to achieve bigger, better things.

ARIES (March 21 - April 19)

October 8, with the Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse, is big for you. It could rock your world, and you'll be the one doing the rocking! Have fun, and keep love in the equation. The New Moon on October 23 is also a partial Solar Eclipse, and you may feel the weight of the world on your shoulders. Do what you can for loved ones, and don't get stressed about anything. Mars (ruler of Aries) enters the sign of Capricorn on October 26. If you haven't been overly motivated at work or felt very practical, that will soon change.

LEO (July 23 - August 22)

People will find you during the October 8 Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse, and they may try to shake you down for help, advice, or favors. Some of these requests will be fun, and it's often flattering to be asked. The Moon is in Leo when Mercury conjuncts Venus on Friday, October 17. Look forward to a way better than average weekend. Romance could be in the air! The New Moon and Solar Eclipse on October 23 might rattle your home life or family affairs. There will be a lot of loving, creative ideas to improve your financial and comfort levels.

TAURUS

VIRGO

(April 20 - May 20)

(August 23 - September 22)

The October 8 Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse will be an intensely private experience for you, no matter how busy other people keep you. Take some quiet time for yourself, do something you love, and learn something important about you. The Moon is in Taurus when retrograde Mercury enters Libra and the Sun sextiles Jupiter on October 10. It could be a sweet, peaceful weekend with generous give and take. The New Moon and Solar Eclipse on October 23 hit your heart, love life, and any and all partners you have. Talk little, listen a lot, and don't cling to anything for old time's sake.

People may offer to help you at the October 8 Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse, and they'll be helping themselves just as much. Be the catalyst for goodwill and get problems solved at the same time. The Moon is in Virgo when Mercury sextiles Jupiter on Monday, October 20. People may be more agreeable and sensible all week long, especially at work.

Venus sextiles Mars on that same day, motivating more good feelings.

The New Moon and Solar Eclipse of October 23 highlight good times with good friends. Go out and do something special or stay in and do some heartfelt chatting.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21)

The Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse on October 8 light up your inner child and your whole world of fun and games. Have a blast, do some new, creative things, but don't gamble away everything on a moment's brief pleasure. The New Moon and Solar Eclipse on October 23 let you take a deep breath and a closer look at the important people in your life. A secret or three may be lurking concerning you or one of them. The Sagittarius Moon on Monday, October 27, gives a boost to the good feelings when Venus trines Neptune.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19)

October starts with the Moon conjoining Pluto in Capricorn, adding a touch of paranoia to the day. Relax. You can handle this better than most signs.

The October 8 Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse shine straight into your family and home life. Enjoy something extraordinary, be it food or entertainment.

If someone gets bent out of shape, laugh it off and refuse to feel bad. The New Moon and Solar Eclipse on October 23 touch your workplace, career, and public image. This is no time to be insecure or reticent about any of your skills or accomplishments.

GEMINI

LIBRA

AQUARIUS

(May 21 - June 20)

(September 23 - October 22)

(January 20 - February 18)

Mercury goes stationary retrograde on October 4, setting the tone for the next three weeks. Patience and organization will be the key to avoiding complications. If you're ever in doubt, ask for clarification.

If you want your social life in high gear, the October 8 Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse bring it on. It's a night for hot friends and wild times on the town. Keep it safe. The New Moon and partial Solar Eclipse on October 23 get serious and remind you to take care of yourself, your health, and all those lovely people and things that mean so much to you.

Watch for sparks to fly in your love life at the Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse on October 8. You may be the one shooting off the sparks, and it's as likely to be from blissful passion as anything else. Mercury and Venus conjoin in Libra on October 17. The head and heart rarely work this well together. Enjoy your rational decisions getting your emotional vote of confidence. The New Moon and Solar Eclipse on October 23 usher in a time when money issues may settle down and stabilize, if not by bringing more income, then perhaps by removing debt or another concern

Mercury goes stationary retrograde when the Moon is in Aquarius on Saturday, October 4. Go with the flow, and don't expect all of your best-laid plans to go smoothly. The Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse on October 8 let you enjoy smaller, intensely pleasing social gatherings or interactions. Bigger isn't always better when it comes to good times with good people. The New Moon and Solar Eclipse on October 23 can open your eyes and heart to how to better connect with people.

Whether it's from loved ones at a distance or humanity at large, you can get a spiritual insight.

CANCER

SCORPIO

PISCES

(June 21 - July 22)

(October 23 - November 21)

(February 19 - March 20)

The October 8 Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse could slam your workplace, business, or public life. It could be good, letting you really show off how great you can be (but not too obviously at someone else's expense, please). The Moon is in Cancer when Venus sextiles Jupiter on Tuesday, October 14. People may like spending time with you just to make themselves feel better. They may cheer you up, too.

The New Moon and Solar Eclipse on October 23 could launch you into a day of big fun and bigger creativity. Even if nothing lasts more than a day, you'll have the memory.

Don't do anything too risky during the October 8 Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse. If you crave something reckless, satisfy it by watching a movie with lots of car chases. You own the New Moon and Solar Eclipse on October 23. Your softer, sweeter side can find a tough-as-nails way to express itself, and you can greatly impress absolutely everybody.

Mercury goes stationary direct and the Sun conjuncts smiling Venus in Scorpio on Saturday, October 25. The Moon is in Scorpio, too, so say what's in your heart. Be gentle, be understood, and be accepted.

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The Moon/Neptune conjunction Sunday, October 5, ends the weekend in a dreamy mood after the hectic Mars/Uranus trine earlier in the day. The Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse on October 8 spark new interest in money - how to get it and what to do with it. Be more proactive and independent in your thinking, and rely less on others to magically appear with solutions. The New Moon and Solar Eclipse on October 23 draw you deeper into the concerns of others. Your instincts will tell you what's going on and how to approach them, if appropriate. Tact matters.

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HOMEWORK FOR GROWN UPS EVERYTHING YOU LEARNED AT SCHOOL... BUT CAN YOU REMEMBER? General Knowledge Quiz 1. Al Jazeera means 'The (What?)'?

2. PDF, Adobe's universal computer document format, stands for what?

Test Your Vocabulary Don Quixote offered to mount guard over the castle lest they should be attacked by some giant or other malevolent________, covetous of the great treasure of beauty the castle contained.

1. survivor 2. investigator 3. patriot 4. scoundrel

3. Chatsworth House gardener, engineer and greenhouse expert, Joseph Paxton, created which iconic 1851 London building?

4. What was a originally an ancient Greek post-banquet drinking party, and nowadays

6. Brahmanism is an ancient formative religion of: Hinduism; Islam; Catholicism; or Mormonism?

7. Bundes in the German 'Bundesliga' soccer league refers to: Old; Federal; Competition; or Professional?

ANSWER: 4. In this question, scoundrel is a noun that means someone who does evil deliberately.

tailwind; With a crosswind; or Sun behind?

A scoundrel is a person who does deliberately evil things. If your brother hides a fake mouse in your shoe and you therefore almost have a heart attack while getting dressed, you have every right to call him a scoundrel.

5. Runway selection for aircraft take-off and landing is generally: Into headwind; With

Though the term scoundrel isn’t used as much as it once was, it’s the perfect way to describe someone who breaks the law, has no morals, or someone like your sneaky sibling who loves to play practical jokes. Most villains in movies and on television can be put in this category. Interestingly, though women are quite capable of equally wicked behavior, this particular term is usually reserved for men.

refers to a researchers/academic conference?

8. Which punningly alliteratively named professor drove the No3 Convert-a-Car in Wacky Races?

9. What Anglicized Italian term from Latin 'not known' refers to a person's having a

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concealed or false identity?

10. In 1849 US mechanic Walter Hunt patented what multi-billion-selling and punk

I have a huge bed-sheet of 1 meter long.

rock device?

I want to cuts this role into pieces of 20 centimeter long

11. Which multi-award-winning 1982s movie is considered to have included the

cloth.

biggest ever crowd of extras?

12. What potent plant is called technically Papaver somniferum?

How long will it take me to cut the bed sheet if each 20

13. Burlap is an old material traditionally used in making: Hats; Scarves; Sacks; or

centimeter cut took me 5 minutes ?

Socks?

14. In constitutional terminology, put these structures in order of power-

so 49x5 => 245 minutes

centralization, most to least: Confederation; Unitary; Federation?

It will take 49 cuts not 50.

ANSWER: 245 minutes

15. What community-support focused branch of Christianity grew from the work of brothers John and Charles Wesley and George Whitefield?

16. Appearing in many food/drink names, what is produced when cereal grain germination is halted by hot air drying?

17. In 2014 the EU introduced a maximum 1600watt power rating for: Vacuum

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cleaners; Mobility scooters; Buskers; or Residential Xmas lights?

18. In 2014 Russia closed branches of what global brand amidst East-West sanction?

19. The fin whale, second largest animal after the blue whale, excretes approximately how many litres per day: 3; 15; 100; or 1,000?

20. The old English profession 'cofferer', typically employed in a royal household,

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equates nowadays to a: Gardener; Tea-maid; Accountant; or Hairdresser?

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ANSWERS:QUILT, GLAZE, ENGINE, PROFIT, NEGATE

ANSWERS:1.Island (referring to the Arabian Peninsular), 2.Portable Document Format, 3.Crystal Palace, 4.Symposium (from sun, together, and potes, drinker), 5.Into headwind, 6.Hinduism, 7.Federal, 8.Pat Pending, 9.Incognito, 10.Safety pin (reportedly he sold the patent to repay a modest debt, and thereby failed to benefit greatly from his invention), 11.Gandhi (over 300,000 for the funeral scene), 12.Opium poppy, 13.Sacks (it's rough, made typically of jute or hemp), 14.Unitary; Federation; Confederation (respectively: mainly centrally governed; a balance between central and local member autonomy; and a membership agreement between independent bodies), 15.Methodism, 16.Malt, 17.Vacuum cleaners, 18.McDonald's, 19.1,000, 20.Accountant (derived from coffer - a strongbox for money - hence 'coffers' has become a word for funds held, and a reference to personal savings/funds)

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