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Issue 51, March 2014

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A True Nutrition Visionary

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BEAUTY 72 Love Affair with Hair Extensions 74 Simplicity Makes Beauty

50 Jerome Monnat Jr. 56 One-on-One with Kinda Al-Faris 62 Blogger of the Month 68 Hisham Al-Bahar

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112 Summer 2014 Street Style Trends 114 ZOUCH Fashion 116 Fashion Update

FEATURE 26 Some Marriage Wisdom

46 7 Commandments to Shed Your Winter Weight 48 Are Fad Diets Fooling You?

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64 Tea with T 66 City Guide

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Dear Readers…

Welcome to our 51st issue.

As said by Maya Angelou, “In a magazine, one can get—from cover to cover—15 to 20 different ideas about life and how to live it.” We at CityPages firmly believe in this and that is why every month our entire team strives to bring you the top stories, fresh interviews and plenty of useful information to keep you abreast of all that is happening in Kuwait and elsewhere.

March is observed as Women's History month. We celebrate the International Women's Day on the 6th of March and like many other countries, we also celebrate Mother's Day in this month. Therefore, we decided to dedicate our March issue to the 'Women'.

Our cover interview this month is with an amazing woman - Sarah Dimashkieh, who is working as the Director of Clinical Operations at Diet Care. What an amazing personality and what an amazing interview! She has a true passion for educating people on healthy lifestyle and indeed is a true nutrition visionary.

I am super excited about our special segment this month "CP Women of Substance". In this segment, I interviewed eight inspirational and creative business women, and I have picked the brains of Faten Al-Nakeeb, Amal Al-Hamli, Hessa Al-Loughani, Reem Al-Ghanim, Maha Al-Baghli, Rama Al-Azzeh, Dr. Sabreen Al-Zamel, and Fatma Yousef.

They all remind us that great things can happen! I hope you will enjoy meeting some of these women as much as I did.

This month, we also had a great opportunity to meet Jerome Monnat Jr., the Chief Executive officer of Switzerland’s West End Watch Company, on his recent visit to Kuwait to celebrate the 75 years of their collaboration with the Behbehani Group. He is all committed to carry on the legacy of this historic company in it's true spirits.

It's now time to dive into the March issue starring some amazing women.

And as always, if you have comments or suggestions for content, don’t hesitate to email me.

Jameel Arif General Manager & Editor

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‫ﻣﻊ ﺑﻄﺎﻗﺔ ﻓﻴﺰا ﻣﻦ اﻟﺘﺠﺎري‪...‬‬ ‫ﻛﺄس اﻟﻌﺎﻟﻢ أﺻﺒﺢ ﺑﻴﻦ ﻳﺪﻳﻚ!‬ ‫‪TM‬‬

‫إرﺑﺢ إﺣﺪى اﻟﺮﺣﻼت ﻟﺤﻀﻮر ﻛﺄس اﻟﻌﺎﻟﻢ ‪ FIFA 2014‬ﻓﻲ اﻟﺒﺮازﻳﻞ ﺑﺎﻟﺘﻌﺎون ﻣﻊ ﻓﻴﺰا!‬ ‫‪TM‬‬

‫ﻓﺮﺻﺔ ذﻫﺒﻴﺔ ﻳﻘﺪﻣﻬﺎ اﻟﺘﺠﺎري ﻟﻌﻤﻼﺋﻪ ﻣﻦ ﻋﺸﺎق ﻛﺮة اﻟﻘﺪم‪ ،‬ا ن ﻋﻨﺪ اﺳﺘﺨﺪاﻣﻚ ﺑﻄﺎﻗﺔ ﻓﻴﺰا اﻟﺘﺠﺎري ﻣﺴﺒﻘﺔ اﻟﺪﻓﻊ ﻳﻤﻜﻨﻚ أن‬ ‫ﺗﺮﺑﺢ إﺣﺪى اﻟﺮﺣﻼت إﻟﻰ اﻟﺒﺮازﻳﻞ ﺷﺎﻣﻠﺔ اﻟﺴﻔﺮ وا ﻗﺎﻣﺔ وﺣﻀﻮر إﺣﺪى ﻣﺒﺎرﻳﺎت اﻟﺪور رﺑﻊ اﻟﻨﻬﺎﺋﻲ ﻟﻜﺄس اﻟﻌﺎﻟﻢ‪.FIFA 2014 TM‬‬ ‫ﻣﻊ ﻛﻞ ‪ 10‬د‪.‬ك ﻣﺴﺘﺨﺪﻣﺔ ﺳﺘﺤﻈﻰ ﺑﻔﺮﺻﺔ ﻟﺪﺧﻮل اﻟﺴﺤﺐ وﺳﺘﺘﻀﺎﻋﻒ ﻓﺮﺻﻚ ﻋﻨﺪ ا ﺳﺘﺨﺪام ﺧﺎرج اﻟﻜﻮﻳﺖ‪.‬‬

‫ﻗﻢ ﺑﺰﻳﺎرة أي ﻓﺮع و أﺣﺼﻞ ﻋﻠﻰ اﻟﺒﻄﺎﻗﻪ اﻟﺨﺎﺻﻪ ذات ا ﺻﺪار اﻟﻤﺤﺪود ﻟﻜﺄس اﻟﻌﺎﻟﻢ ‪.FIFA 2014‬‬ ‫‪TM‬‬

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Hello my Dear Ones!

Dear CityPages Readers,

Before starting my regular letter, I would like to thank all of you who wished CityPages its 50th issue celebrations and indeed it was a proud moment for all of us here. So many calls, email and on our Social Media channels, it really gave us a lovely feelings.

Thanks for the honor and love.

March is here again, my favorite month of the year as you all have probably gathered. Our issue is a special one to my heart for it features mystical women.

We may be complicated, we may be demanding, however no house is a home, and our planet would be oh so boring without the color a woman brings to the world.

So, here we are back with our March issue after all the celebrations of Kuwait’s Independence and Liberation Days. It was all fun during these days and we thank God for providing us the opportunity of living in such a wonderful country.

March issue of CityPages has so many surprises for you inside. As March is the month of women so at CityPages we have highlighted some of the prominent female personalities from Kuwait. As a tradition of CityPages of coming out with something different and unique, so is the evidence of our March issue.

Without taking much of your time I would like you to have a ride and see what your CityPages has new to offer you in the March issue.

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In celebration of Mothers Day, we are featuring women of substance this month. Hard working, dedicated committed women - of all walks; featured on our cover is one such person. We have gone bananas for Sarah Dimashkieh, who is not only beautiful but a smart and accomplished Director of Clinical Operations at Diet Care.

Spring is in the air, and wonderful weather is upon us.

Take this time to enjoy the climate before the summer gets here. I for one have gone ahead and booked a very long and extravagant summer vacation, and am keeping fingers crossed that my plans stay in place.

What are your holiday plans?

To all you lovely deserving women out there, happy mother’s day in advance.

See you in the next issue.

Kinda Al Faris Executive Editor

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A True Nutrition Visionary Having determination is fundamental to achieving your ambitions, a quality that comes naturally to Sarah Dimashkieh, a licensed Dietitian and Director of Clinical Operations at Diet Care. With more than 10 years of practical experience in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics in Beirut and in Kuwait, working in hospital settings, clinics and health catering, she is a hardworking and dedicated working mother of two. Being an ambitious person, Sarah kept herself actively involved with researches in the field of Fat Percentages, and Appetite and gives lectures in Lebanon and in Kuwait including schools, foundations and organizations. She has contributed to many health awareness campaigns such as the Arteriosclerosis Campaign and Get Healthy Kuwait. CityPages talks to Sarah about her amazing journey and how she does it all.

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Please introduce yourself to our readers: My name is Sarah Dimashkieh; I am a clinical dietitian who has been living in Kuwait since November 2008. Before that, I have been all over the world, living in the United States, UK, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon. I am a middle child to the most amazing parents, and a sister to two wonderful caring brothers. I am a wife to a very supporting man, and a mother to the two cutest kids in the world. I am passionate by nature, I love beauty and I manage to see and find beauty in everything and everyone around me. Currently, I work as the Director of Clinical Operation at the Diet Care, all through my more than 10 years of experience in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics, my love to this career has never faded one bit, on the contrary, the more I practice, the more I fall in love.

Tell us about your education: I hold a Bachelors in Nutrition and Dietetics, and a Masters in Clinical Nutrition, both from the American University of Beirut. After I got my BSc., I worked as a Production Dietitian, and I did my internship in the number one hospital in Lebanon. After that, I continued my work there as a Floor Dietitian. However, I only found myself in the clinical setting, because I just love the challenges and the relationships built when interacting with clients at one-on-one basis. Further, I believe it is every dietitian’s duty to spread the health and nutritional awareness within the community, that is why I am very keen on having social awareness campaigns. As a result of that, I gave numerous lectures in schools and institutes, as well as being hosted by several TV, radio shows, magazines and newspapers. To add to my nutritional knowledge I joined many conferences and received many certifications such as the HACCP certification and the certification of the American College of Sports Medicine. Right now, I am pursuing my MBA degree at Kuwait Maastricht Business School and will be done with my thesis at the end of this year hopefully.

How did you decide to study Nutrition and Dietetics?

To be honest it is a combination of reasons. Since I was young, I was always interested in the benefits of foods, and if a certain type of food is “healthy” or “fattening”. Further, my mind was set on pursuing my education at the American University of Beirut, so it was between Nutrition and Interior Design, but I went with Nutrition and I think it was one of the best decisions I have made in my life.

What interests you most about health and nutrition?

I am much interested in wellness, I care so much about the healing power of food, and I always say, why spend thousands and go through the trouble of actually curing a disease, when you can simply prevent the disease by leading a healthy life and watching what goes into your body!

Why did you feel the need to go for an MBA after specializing and holding an MSc in Clinical Nutrition?

First and foremost, I am a firm believer in the continuous process of learning, whether it is by an educational degree, or by reading or simply by knowing something new each day and benefiting your intellect. The idea of having an MBA came about when I got promoted to the Operations Manager at the Diet Care, coming from a very technical nutritional background, I felt that I need to know more about the business aspects of the position, that is why I decided to enroll in the MBA program, this MBA has really opened up my mind to other areas of a career, and now I feel like I am more confident and knowledgeable when I take any businessrelated decision.

What does your current role as the Director of Clinical Operation at Diet Care entail?

In a nutshell: making sure that operation is running smoothly, and dealing with the day to day issues. I oversee the Dietetics and the Customer Service Departments to make sure Diet Care services are up to our standards. I am also in charge of the marketing area of Diet Care, and for the clinical business development. Further, my door is always open for any employee who has any issue, since I don’t like to be portrayed as a “manager” as I consider myself just like any other Diet Care employe, who has some ability to address problems and make things work out! Of course, I am also a Clinical Dietitian, though many Operations Managers stop seeing clients but I can’t. This is my real passion and hopefully I will never stop no matter where life takes me.

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How do you manage your professional and personal life?

Planning and preparation is the key to everything. Even though my days seem very hectic, busy and overcrowded, I am a very organized person, I plan what I should be doing during the day to make sure I don’t miss anything. Prioritizing and time management are the skills I learned long time ago when I first started working because, by nature, I like to do many things at once so I don’t get bored. It is crucial for me to have time for my family, since it is the most important thing in my life, also the time for me and for my friends, because I feel that if this part of one’s life is not fulfilled, then one cannot work and be productive. Of course, I have a very supporting family that has helped me and supported in all of this, who understand that sometimes I need to be away, or work extra hard in order to fulfill the career side of my personality which is very important to me and my happiness as well.

How can healthy eating be defined?

To me, healthy eating is life! To have a happy and productive life, you need to have a healthy productive body, and this cannot happen without eating right! You need to take care of yourself and know what foods you are eating; here not only the quality of food plays a role, but also the quantity. Healthy eating does not mean to deprive yourself and eat only salad and a grilled chicken breast like many think, it is eating all sorts of foods you like, but knowing what these foods are made of: pastas, rice, burgers, pizzas, desserts… everything can be healthy if you cook it and know the ingredients that are used in it. Further, every once in a while, it is really not harmful, on the contrary, it is actually healthy to indulge in something you like, but the trick is not to make it a daily habit, but as an occasional “guilty” pleasure.

I believe one must understand his/her body, know its needs and what works for it, there is no one formula that is good for everyone, each body is unique and needs something special.

That is why I believe that our roles as dietitians is not just to devise some weight loss or healthy eating formulas, our role is to help people know what their bodies require, what works for them and their lifestyles, and to know the reasons why their diet was not working or why they gained weight to begin with, because healthy eating is not for a week or a month or two, it is for a lifetime!

What is a Balanced Diet?

A Balanced Diet is a diet that includes everything from all food groups (carbohydrates, protein, dairy, fruits and vegetables and healthy fats). Balance and moderation are keys, and when we talk about balance, we cannot but mention physical exercise, and also giving your body its needed rest through 6 – 8 hours of sleep daily. Also hydration! Lots and lots of water, experts say 1.5 – 2 liters a day, and I say the more the merrier!

What is a common nutrition myth that you can dispel?

The main one I can think of is that: in order to lose weight, you shouldn’t eat! On the contrary, from my experience, most of the people who have problems with their weight do not eat a decent meal, so they spend their day just nibbling on small snacks to try to feel full. Not to mention that not eating would slow down your metabolism leading you to store whatever food you are eating instead of burning it up for energy. So eat! But eat right!

What is your favorite go-to healthy week night dinner?

That is hard, because I am a foodie and I like so many types of food, but on a week day, since I am a cheese person, and I love the taste of whole wheat bread, so I just might spend every week night eating that type of grilled low-fat cheese sandwich with a side of fresh vegetables.

What is your favorite healthy snack?

I love eating a cup of bran flakes with some dried fruits (alone, without milk or yogurt or anything), it gives me the sweetness I like, and it is so filling, I feel full for at least 3 hours after eating it.

I love fruits as well, my favorite one is apple, I also like dried apricots, and dates.

From time to time, I can have a couple of bites of dark chocolate (70% cocoa), or half a cup of fruit yogurt.

Fat is often portrayed as the enemy for adults trying to eat a healthy diet. Is fat all bad?

No food is bad; moreover, nothing God created is bad! Everything naturally created contains some health benefits to it, such as the natural oils that give the good taste to food and contain 22

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the fat-soluble vitamins. Basically, one cannot live a fat-free life, but we must choose the correct sources of fat which are the natural ones, not the processed ones (like the ones present in fried foods, in manufactured chips, biscuits and doughnuts, etc.) that are not only harmful to the weight, but also to the health.

What are your thoughts on weight loss surgery?

There are so many types of weight loss surgery, and so many reasons why doctors perform them. Regarding some major surgeries, I really don’t prefer them; however, I am not 100% against the idea of surgery, when it is well-thought of, well-planned surgery, some people actually need it e.g.; if they are morbidly obese, and when this is coupled with some health problem. But the thing is, and I am saying this not only from my studies, but also from my experience, weight loss surgery is not the solution to the obesity problem! I have seen so many people after two years of their operation who had regained a good amount of their weight. So in my opinion, the surgery is sometimes a good push on the right track, especially for people who need to see the results fast, but on the long run, the only beneficial solution is a healthy diet and to learn how to lead a healthy life. Personally, I know for sure, that if people are patient enough, a good diet is enough, without resorting to any major surgeries.

What can you tell us about obesity and its consequences?

Previously, health professionals were concerned with obesity due to its health-related problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular and liver diseases. However, nowadays obesity by itself is considered as a disease, because it affects a person’s health and the quality of life as well, and if we don’t change the way we think and the way we behave, obesity will remain as an epidemic and a national problem world-wide.

Where do you see the obesity epidemic leading Kuwait? Is it improving?

Currently, Kuwait is ranked second worldwide regarding population obesity percentages, 80% of the population is either overweight or obese, and 42% is actually obese. Furthermore, Kuwait is ranked third worldwide regarding Diabetes prevalence where 26% of population suffers from Diabetes. These are alarming figures, and I would really hope that the situation is improving, but it is not despite the huge amount of efforts by the government, as well as by the health professionals. In my opinion, this discrepancy is due to the fact that the efforts and campaigns are focused on spreading health awareness, but people actually need implementations campaign that would help them apply the knowledge they have rather than just being something they know, but not necessarily something they can do, and adopt for the rest of their lives.

Do you see a shift happening in public perceptions of nutrition?

As I mentioned, health awareness campaigns took a lot of efforts from the government and health professionals, so I believe people now are more aware of what is healthy and what is not, and a good percentage has adopted these healthy living techniques to their everyday lives, so yes, the shift has started, but we need it to be not only a shift, it should be the trend of our society.

What are some of your hobbies?

I wouldn’t say sports is my hobby; it is more of my lifestyle. My real hobby is drawing, and I like reading as well.

What advice do you have in order to live a healthier life?

Love yourself and understand your body. Know what works for you and your lifestyle, don’t allow yourself to starve, rest well, drink a lot of water and exercise!

Do you have any advice for students interested in studying nutrition?

Love it! It is worth it! Study hard because it is a very competitive market so you need to be the best, and the harder you work, the luckier you will be.

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Some Marriage Wisdom!

“Many marriages would be better if the husband and the wife clearly understood that they are on the same side” ~ Zig Ziglar

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n my profession as a coach, I have worked with couples – and continue to do so- almost on a daily basis to help them achieve happier and healthier relationships. Through these relationships and from my own relationship with my husband, I have come to realize how true the quote above is!

Many times spouses fight or row and disagree, and the biggest mistake these couples make is trying to point how and where the other party is wrong. Imagine how different life would be if couples took a time out for a few minutes, breathed in deeply and realized that they are both on the same team, not enemies on a battle field.

If you are married, then the wellbeing of your marriage is probably directly proportional to your own personal wellbeing. Think about it for a minute, if you had an argument with your wife this morning, you are probably lashing out at your co-workers, feeling drained and just over all unhappy. The same goes to wives after an argument with their husbands. Your wife’s work relationships are affected, the way she is communicating with the kids is affected, and even both your finances are affected. Basically, what it comes down to, is this, when things are good on the home front (in your marriage) you tend to be able to take on many challenges in life, however when the opposite is true, the smallest things can trigger you off.

Over the years and from my own personal experience, there are many bits of advice that I am happy to share with you, but here are the five most important: 1. Work on your marriage! It is simply unrealistic to go about one of the most important relationships in your life on a day-to-day basis. Just like anything else in life, if you want it to succeed, you have got to do your homework and work on your relationship. Take some time to learn about your spouse, about yourself, about communication, love, respect, forgiveness and commitment. It will not always be easy but it will definitely be worth it. Like any marriage you will always have a few kinks that need to be worked on and bumps in the road, but with all the effort you put into your marriage, you are more likely to have more joy than you could have ever imagined.

2. Give it your all! I hear this from a lot of spouses: “We divide the work equally between us!” and I am sorry to burst your bubble but this is the worst thing you can be doing when it comes to marriage. Basically what “dividing the work” means, is that you are coming in to this relationship with a 50/50 mentality. It means that you are keeping score and this will eventually lead to resentment and hurt 26

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feelings. Instead what you and your spouse need to do is enter your marriage with a 100/100 mentality. You are both giving the relationship everything you have. You are both striving to contribute to your marriage without a score sheet to keep track of who did what when.

3. Focus on what is good. Every marriage has its own set of challenges and every relationship has its ups and downs. The trick is to focus on the good, appreciate the positive aspects of each other and your relationship and cherish that feeling.

Practice mindfulness and gratefulness when it comes to your relationship and watch how things start to shift. Instead of thinking of each other’s annoying habits, think of the wonderfully awesome qualities your spouse brings in to your relationship and into your family.

4. Stay real. Don't hide from each other, do not let pretentions and presumptions come between you. Instead connect with each other and check in with each other: are there any issues that the two of you need to address? Don't let the issues pile up and clutter your life; they will only be harder to solve if you put them off for later.

Listen to each other and truly concentrate on what your spouse has to say. Don't think of what you need to say or your comeback, simply sit back and listen.

5. Accept each other. Know and acknowledge that you both come into marriage with your own baggage (and trust me we all have baggage!). Every individual person has some issues that they are dealing with and in marriage these issues might be more obvious. Accept your spouse just the way he/she is; do not try to change who they are, instead try to understand where they are coming from and how to best work and love each other.

Marriage is not about “happily ever after” and being whisked away into the sunset; marriage is about commitment, communication and acceptance. Marriage is about continually working together for the benefit of your relationship. Marriage will take sweat, tears and hard work just like anything else worth working hard for, but once it works, it is the most beautiful relationship you will ever invest in.

Zahra Taqi

Zahra is a Certified Professional Coach and the President of Milestones Coaching. She would love to hear back from you. So please feel free to drop her a line on her email: zahrataqi@gmail.com or find her on FB: http://www. facebook.com/MilestonesCoaching or twitter: @MilestonesCoach

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Diving 101

Into The Deep Seas Of A Mother’s Mind This month’s theme is Mother’s Day; AKA Women’s day. I am not intending to make my piece about how great mothers are (though we really are), how essential they are to the balance of our society, or give men tips of how to make their own moms and those of their children feel special in that particular day.

In fact, I think I want to take my readers into an in-depth journey inside a mother’s mind. How am I going to do that? Well, let’s start simple. Read along and take a dive to see how a mother’s mind processes in every situation.

A School Night…

A Father who drives his kids to school would require that they must be in bed at 7:00 pm because they have to be awake before his alarm thinks to go off, be all dressed up and ready for him to pick them up from their room on his way out of the house!! Or else they made him late for work.

A mother’s role in that particular night (that happens 5 times a week) would be: 7:00 pm – Inform the kids it is bed time, beg them to brush their teeth for 10 minutes or so, put on their PJs, and tuck them in bed.

7:30 pm – Have an endless conversation trying to convince the “but we still want to play” kids that they have to sleep because they will wake up early the next day.

8:00 pm – Read them the bed time story that they dupe her into believing is the key to the gates of her peaceful heaven.

8:30 pm – Promise them lots of fun activities the next day if they just go to sleep already!!

At 8:40 pm, the father realizes the kids are not yet sleeping; he storms in the room, shouts and swears they will be punished the next day because they haven’t slept on time; the kids cry for a short while (then actually go to sleep….crying).

Don’t you think we realize that our vocals come in different pitches? That we could have done the very same thing at 7:15pm? And then to top it off you say “this is how it is done!” No it is not; not in our dictionary it isn’t. In a mother’s world, kids don’t go to sleep while they are crying. It is brutal. You simply made almost 2 hours of our lives seem meaningless (2 hrs x 5 days/week = 10 hrs/week of hard work getting kids to sleep while they are as happy as those kids we see in movies) Take a dive: I WILL HIRE SOMEONE TO KILL HIM FIRST AND THEN SHOOT ME!!

An Invitation…

When you receive an invitation to visit someone at home - they have kids you have kids – it is only natural to bring your kids along. The fact stands that no matter how well-behaved your kids are, sometime they fail you in front of others; and you feel like “those kids aren’t mine”.

At some point, you actually think they could be doing it deliberately.

Thus, on the way to the guests house, a hopeful mother would make a long carspeech about how proud she is of her children, brain-washing them to behave (not to be mean to the other kids, not to break anything, not to be

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disrespectful), and the weird part is up to this very moment while parking the car, the kids are angels “yes, sure, ok, I promise” – and the weirder part, a mother buys it!

The part where kids humiliate their parents in front of others is inevitable though, every single parent knows what I am talking about.

Take a dive: WHERE CAN I FIND ALL THOSE MOTHERS I USED TO GIVE THEM “the look” BEFORE I HAVE KIDS OF MY OWN…TO APOLOGIZE!

A Weekend…

Even though it is the best day to spend some quality time with the kids, the most day of the week that a mother would hate the fact that she is a “mother” is Friday.

The sarcastic part is that on Thursday night, every single mother repeats the same mistake of thinking that “weekend is related to relaxing and resting” over and over again; and they never learn.

A Friday morning is supposed to be peaceful, nothing is rushing you into waking up, and no one is calling you at 8:30 reminding you of deadlines while you still haven’t had your morning caffeine dosage. So when Friday starts at 9:00 am with a 100 questions that include a million “mama”; it feels like a shock (every single Friday) that drives us to hate the word and envy all our children-less friends at this very moment and before we drag ourselves out of bed.

Take a dive: I SHOULD HAVE APPRECIATED SLEEPING MORE… WHAT WAS I THINKING?

The Getaway…

It is time for a kids-less getaway. WOW, that must be exciting! Well not so much.

You can almost never satisfy a mother. She is always tired of being a mother, yet can’t take and never really enjoys a vacation from this very job. If a mother goes away in a relaxing vacation without the kids, give her 4-5 hours and then the nightmare starts, she is worried, she feels guilty, something is missing, she wants to go back!!

Take a dive: MOTHERHOOD HAS MADE ME CRAZY;I AM NEVER GOING TO ENJOY ANYTHING EVER AGAIN! The list goes on and on about how mothers are complicated creatures. Some might pretend they never had a bad day parenting, some might be honest and open about missing their old days of freedom, and only few could reach the perfect equation that results in the true meaning of motherhood.

Now take a deep dive and try to comprehend a magnificent creature that can’t identify the beauty of life in anything but her children’s smile, healthy development, and pure innocent love. One that would constantly complain but never expects, or wants, a solution to her problem.

The word “Mother” in its significance is this very complicated creature who, not only deserves a gift on Mother’s Day, but to be crowned eternal queen of her child’s life.

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.

‫أجمل لحظات حياتي حين أعيش بين الكتب والدراسة‪ ،‬دائمًا أشعر‬ ‫بالسعادة كلما اكتسبت معلومة جديدة‪ .‬في ذلك العام حين كنت‬ ‫أنهي آخر مواد دراساتي العليا‪ ،‬اعتدت الدخول الى ذلك الفصل وألتزم‬ ‫الصمت فيه حتى أغادر ‪ ،‬فقد كنت أكره تلك المادة و كانت األصعب‬ ‫بالنسبة لي حتى تغير ذلك المفهوم يومًا‪.‬‬ ‫بعد نتيجة االمتحان األول التي لم ترضيني ولم ترضي دكتور المادة‬ ‫قرر مناداتي لمكتبه لمناقشة مشكلتي مع المادة‪ .‬أخبرته بأني أواجه‬ ‫صعوبة فيها و يعلم الجميع بأن أصعب االمتحانات كانت تقع في يد هذا‬ ‫الدكتور‪ ،‬وأخبرته بوضعي الصحي آنذاك الذي يصعب علي التركيز في‬ ‫الدراسة منذ تعرضت آلخر حادث سيارة‪ ،‬وهنا بدأت الحكاية‪.‬‬ ‫أخبرني عن قصة دكتور جامعي كان معه في الواليات المتحدة‬ ‫األمريكية‪ ،‬يقول لي بأنه شخص سليم جسديًا ويتمتع بصحة ممتازة‪،‬‬ ‫وهو بعمر الخمسينات و في يوم في الجامعة سقط مغشيًاعليه وتم‬ ‫نقله للمستشفى‪ ،‬تعرض لغيبوبة طويله وتم عمل له أكثر من عملية‬ ‫في المخ و تواجدت فيه حفره يصعب عالجها وتجبره على التعايش مع‬ ‫وضعه الجديد و هو مشلول‪.‬‬

‫ستكون‪ ،‬فكان يرى نفسه يقود سيارته من والية الى اخرى يتنقل فيها‬ ‫باالجازات‪ ،‬كان يرى نفسه يركب األمواج‪ ،‬كان يرى نفسه يمارس رياضة‬ ‫الجري يوميًا ويتمتع بصحة ممتازة‪ ،‬حتى تم ترخيصه من المستشفى‬ ‫على أن يعاود المراجعة كل ‪ ٣‬شهور‪.‬‬ ‫وقف هذا الشخص أمام طبيبه العاجز عن عالجه وأخبره بأنه في‬ ‫المراجعات القادمة سيأتي مشيًا على قدميه‪ ،‬واساه الطبيب حتى‬ ‫يخفف ألمه وغادر المستشفى‪ .‬قرر أن يستعين بممرضة تالزمه في‬ ‫المنزل ليزيد من جلسات العالج الطبيعي وكانت الممرضة تؤكد أن من‬ ‫هم في وضعه يصعب عودتهم لحياتهم الطبيعية مرة أخرى بل قد‬ ‫تكون مستحيلة‪.‬‬ ‫واستمر هذا الشخص يردد كلمات ايجابية تقويه وتزيد من عزيمته‬ ‫وكان في كل مرة يحاول الوقوف يسقط مرة أخرى‪ ،‬كانت الممرضة‬ ‫تبكي على حاله فهي تعلم ماهي النتيجة‪ ،‬استمر شهور حتى وصل‬ ‫موعد مراجعته‪ .‬دخل على الطبيب المعالج واقفًا على قدميه يتكئ‬ ‫على عكازة واحدة ومبتسم‪ ،‬ذهل الطبيب و تمت الكتابة عن حالته‬ ‫باألوساط العلمية والطبية وأصبح حديث الناس في وقتها واعتبروها‬ ‫الناس معجزة‪.‬‬

‫يقول دكتوري بأن هذا الشخص رفض داخليًا تقبل الوضع وكالم األطبة‬ ‫وأنه سيبقى عاجز ومشلول ويجهلون سبب ذلك‪ ،‬فكان في كل يوم أعجبتني القصة ولكن صدمني الشخص نفسه‪ ،‬فقد كان هو نفسه‬ ‫يستغل وجوده على السرير األبيض ويتخيل حياته بعد أن يتعالج كيف دكتوري الجامعي الذي أمامي الذي يروي لي القصة‪ ،‬لم أراه يومًا إال‬ ‫مبتسمًا ومتفائ ً‬ ‫ال‪ ،‬يتمتع بصحة قوية‪ ،‬يشجع كل شخص ويبث فيه‬ ‫الثقة في نفسه‪ .‬أخبرني يومها أنه سيكون معي حتى أصل الى ما أريد‬ ‫وأخبرني أنني أتمتع بذكاء يساعدني للوصول ألهدافي األخرى‪.‬‬ ‫هنا فقط بدأت حكايتي‪ ،‬أصبح أكثر شخص يوجهني ويشجعني‬ ‫ويساعدني ألفهم أوالً نفسي وأكون دائمًا أقوى وال أخاف الفشل‪ ،‬فأول‬ ‫نجاح حققته كانت نتيجة اختبار آخر الفصل‪ ،‬فقد نجحت بالمادة بجهودي‬ ‫وتخرجت بمعدل ممتاز‪ ،‬وبدأت أركز بأهدافي وأحققها وكلما سقطت‬ ‫وفشلت تذكرت قصته فأستعين بربي وأقف ثانيةً ‪.‬‬ ‫ليس عيبًا أن نفشل في شيء أو نسقط‪ ،‬بل العيب أن نستمر فيه ‪،‬‬ ‫ج ّرب أن تكتب قائمة بأهدافك وحدد خطة لتحقيقها ‪ ،‬تدرج بها حتى‬ ‫ال تتعب‪ ،‬اكتب أكثر عن نفسك هل أنت تعرف نقاط قوتك وضعفك؟!‬ ‫ركز أكثر على صفاتك القوية واستمتع بحياتك وال تستمع للمحبطين‬ ‫من حولك ‪...‬‬ ‫‪Nour AlZaabi‬‬

‫فالحياة ال تقف أبدًا على أحد‪...‬‬

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

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Difference between Cold and Flu The change of seasons is a very common time for us to get sick with a cold or the flu. Since the two illnesses share some similar symptoms, and both come during “cold and flu season”, the two often run together in people’s minds. It's important to know the difference between flu and cold. Cold is a milder respiratory illness than the flu. While cold symptoms can make you feel bad for a few days, flu symptoms can make you feel quite ill for a few days to weeks. The flu can also result in serious health problems such as pneumonia and hospitalizations.

FACT: Antibiotics treat bacteria, not viruses. Since both the common cold and influenza are viral infections, antibiotics will not help.

The chart below can be used as a quick reference to determine if what you have is just a cold or if it’s the flu.

Type of infection Description / symptoms

Respiratory infection Influenza or Flu Common cold

Virus involved

Influenza A or B

Many different kinds of viruses such as rhinovirus, coronavirus, adenovirus, etc.

Fever

Usually high, beginning suddenly and lasting 3–4 days

Sometimes

Headache

Usually, can be severe

Rarely

Chills, aches, pain

Usually, and often severe

Rarely

Loss of appetite

Sometimes

Sometimes

Cough

Usually

Sometimes

Sore throat

Sometimes

Sometimes

Sniffles or sneezes

Sometimes

Usually

Extreme tiredness

Usually – tiredness may last 2–3 weeks or more

Rarely

Involves whole body

Usually

Never

Symptoms appear quickly

Yes

More gradual

Possible Complications

Pneumonia, kidney failure, swelling of the brain and death

Sinus infection or ear infection.

Yearly vaccine provides protection against two influenza A strains and one influenza B strain

No vaccine available

(Health problems)

Vaccine

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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Cotton swabs or cotton buds or ear buds were developed in 1923 by Leo Gerstenzang. After observing his wife using wads of cotton on toothpicks to clean her baby's ears, he developed a cotton-tipped swab that he considered safer. Today, aseptic and specially designed cotton buds are readily available in pharmacies and supermarkets. They are commonly used in a variety of applications including first aid, cosmetics application, cleaning, and arts and crafts. However, the usage of the cotton swab for ear cleaning, removal of ear wax and for relief in case of itching in the ear, remains the most common. In some, the use of ear buds to clean the ear turns out to be a habit in itself, so much so, that it is a daily routine, like brushing the teeth or bathing, not necessarily a good habit.

Here are few uses and risks of cotton buds:

Ear care •To mop out water when water enters the ear accidentally (during bathing, swimming or washing).

•For aural toileting or cleaning the ear in case of ear discharge.

•To clean when wax builds up in the ears of those who use hearing aids.

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folds of the neck or between toes, nostrils and eyes.

•Dip a cotton swab in cleaning solution to clean around your newborn's umbilical cord.

•Cotton swabs are great for applying medications and ointments to minor cuts and bruises – they are convenient, clean and disposable.

•Food particles can get stuck in the grooves and ridges of your baby’s highchair. Cotton swabs are just the right size to clean these hard to reach places.

•Cotton swabs are soft and gentle, making them perfect for cleaning your

baby’s small fingernails and toe nails.

•Apply antibiotic cream or ointment to newly pierced ears using a disposable and sanitary cotton swab.

•Cotton swabs are great for removing residue and buildup from baby bottles and sippy cups.

Dab one end in water and swipe along the insides of bottles.

•Cotton swabs are the perfect size for removing dirt from your baby’s tiny shoes. Press firmly in the grips of the shoe to remove excess dirt and particles picked up from walking around the house and outside.

Personal care •Cotton swabs are soft and gentle enough to apply antiseptic or ointment to cuts and scrapes.

•To clean your ears, stroke cotton swabs gently around the outer ear, without entering the ear canal.

•When using hair-removal wax, use a cotton swab to gently apply the wax to ensure precise application.

not the only ways to use cotton buds - there are many other ways to utilize these great tools.

This is a versatile and effective make-up tool you can carry on-the-go. You can conveniently add them to your portable make-up kit.

Risks Of Using Cotton Ear Buds Cotton ear buds are used not only by adults but also by children – either by themselves or helped by their parents. Though they supposedly represent a safe means of cleaning the ear, there exist potentially dangerous complications that people are unaware of.

•On occasions, the use of a cotton ear bud traumatizes the ear canal and leads to several complications.

•Trauma to the ear canal can sometimes lead to a condition called “Otitis externa”.

•The cotton bud introduces bacteria and fungi into the ear canal and if the epithelium is traumatized, fungal or bacterial infection will set in easily.

•Ear wax is produced only in the outer part

•To ensure a long-lasting fragrance, dip a cotton swab into your favorite perfume and apply on skin – such as on the neck or behind the ears.

•Moisten the swab portion of a cotton swab with a calming essential oil, such as lavender or eucalyptus. Dab the oil on pressure points for a quick and soothing pick-me-up.

•Use a dab of aftershave on the tip of a cotton swab to help a shaving nick to close up.

of the ear canal. After the wax is produced, it slowly makes its way through the outer ear canal to the opening of the ear then it falls out. Use of Cotton buds can push in the wax deeper into the external ear canal. When this accumulates over time, it can cause impacted earwax.

Beauty care

Caution:

Cotton buds can also be helpful in improving your daily beauty care regimen. They are perfect for brief makeup tasks that require precision and fresh application. They can be used for nearly any beauty tasks, from applying makeup to touching up your hair. These beauty tips are

Remember!

•The cotton bud you use should have a SOFT tip that does not injure the ear canal.

•Use it only to mop out water or discharge in the ear canal and NOT for removing earwax or relief from an itchy ear canal.

•Let children be aware that earwax should not be removed with cotton buds.

•Ear wax will fall out naturally. In case it does not, softening the wax with earwax softener will help.

•Those suffering from itchy or painful ear should visit their ENT surgeon rather than try to fix the problem themselves.

•Irrational daily use of cotton ear buds is absolutely unnecessary and may be a dangerous practice.

There are different types of cotton buds offered

by Septona available in the market.

•There is also the risk of laceration in the ear canal and perforation of the ear drum.

There are different types of cotton buds are available in the market e.g. for babies small ears, for personal care etc. and to avoid all the potential risks, only the RIGHT type of cotton buds must be used in a RIGHT way.

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Volunteer to Help Mothers and Babies Succeed

Are you passionate about breastfeeding? Do you want to do something to needs. They are also trained to recognize when they are unable to address support and help other mothers breastfeed successfully? Consider training a problem and when they need to refer a mom to a Certified Lactation to become a BirthKuwait Volunteer Peer Breastfeeding Consultant or other expert.

Counselor in April 2014!

When babies are born, they are completely sterile. They rely 100% on their mother’s milk to culture their brand new digestive system, provide them with the immunities to protect them from germs and diseases, and supply them with the necessary nutrition to help them grow and develop optimally. A mother’s body creates the perfect environment and nourishment for a growing fetus and a growing baby.

The World Health Organization recognizes that breastfeeding is important for both maternal and infant health, and recommends that mothers initiate breastfeeding within 1 hour after birth and breastfeed exclusively for the first 6 months of life. In addition, the WHO recommends that the introduction of complementary foods should occur after 6 months of age and breastfeeding should continue up to and beyond the first 2 years. But we are far from these goals.

In 2013, the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Awareness (WABA) global theme was "Breastfeeding Support: Close to Mothers." WABA emphasizes that women are at the center of any campaign to promote and support breastfeeding, including Peer Breastfeeding Counselors (PBC). PBC support has been shown repeatedly to significantly increase both the initiation and duration of breastfeeding. It’s the secret weapon of any public health initiative to help mothers and babies breastfeed successfully!

What are Peer Breastfeeding Counselors (PBCs)?

PBCs are committed women from any educational background who are trained to provide support and encouragement to pregnant and new mothers. Peer counselors may work from a health clinic, their home, or in a hospital setting. They encourage mothers to breastfeed by listening, helping them identify any barriers and develop strategies to make breastfeeding work in their lives. Their goal is to help mothers get off to a good start and establish breastfeeding with accurate information that is specific to their 36

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What does Peer Breastfeeding Counseling Training provide?

The BirthKuwait PBC training program is a Lamaze International approved program provided by Elizabeth Project International (EPI). The training provides anyone who is committed to promoting breastfeeding the platform to act, an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of other mothers. Volunteers will be trained to: • Contact or visit mothers (ante and post-natal) in the local community over the phone or in person and discuss breastfeeding with them, using appropriate counseling skills.

• Teach mothers practical skills for breastfeeding such as positioning, attachment, and breast milk expression, and help them to overcome common basic problems.

• Know local breastfeeding support resources and refer mothers to more experienced breastfeeding consultants when necessary.

• Lead support group meetings when and where appropriate.

• Offer telephone support to mothers if appropriate.

• Be ready to respond to questions about breastfeeding raised within the community, local schools or healthcare system.

• Attend health events, exhibitions, answer questions and distribute information.

• Speak on breastfeeding related issues when invited.

• Report to their supervisor on a regular basis.

• Be accessible to mothers, especially in the first weeks after birth or when there is any difficulty.

Sarah Paksima

Sarah Paksima is a Board Member of BirthKuwait and a Doula, Childbirth Educator.

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

The Season For Sunglasses Is Back T

he winter months are finally over and spring is bringing a lot of sunshine to Kuwait! It’s time to start accessorizing your outfits with cool and trendy sunglasses again. But sunglasses are more than just a fashion statement.

They are an important accessory for young and old. Certain factors

should be considered when purchasing new sunglasses.

Extended exposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun can cause cataracts, macular degeneration and photokeratitis. The development of pingueculae and pterygia has also been linked to UV rays. Most people think that UV rays only affect the eyes when they’re out in the sun, but UV light can pass right through clouds on an overcast day too. Wearing sunglasses can help prevent damage to the eyes.

Although some contact lenses provide good UV protection, these don’t cover the whole eye and protective eyewear is still necessary.

While many retailers and fashion outlets offer stylish shades with trendy colored lenses, not all provide sufficient UV protection. Very dark tinted lenses are not adequate protection since the degree of darkness has no effect on UV rays.

Sunglasses should block 100 percent of ultraviolet rays at all times.

When the sun’s rays hit a long flat surface, it creates an intensity of light which we experience as glare. Glare can be very distracting and cause great discomfort in vision, especially when driving. Polarized lenses contain a special filter which helps reduce glare by blocking the intense light. These lenses offer a great advantage for people who spend lots of time outdoors, as the glare factor is higher when around water, sand or snow.

If you wear corrective prescription eyewear, you have several options when it comes to sunglasses. Prescription sun lenses for almost every prescription can be fitted into many different frames. Photochromatic lenses darken automatically when exposed to ultraviolet light and are suitable UV protection. Non-prescription sunglasses can also be worn over contact lenses.

With so many sunglasses available in the market, buying sunglasses has become easier than ever. Good quality sunglasses are not necessarily more expensive.

Many eyewear manufacturers produce reasonably priced sunglasses with high quality lenses and superior UV protection. It’s always best to visit your trusted optician or optometrist when buying sunglasses. Optical shops carry a wide variety of fashionable eyewear from high quality designer brands, which not only protect your eyes, but look great too. Your optical practitioner can advise you which kind of sunglasses and sun lenses are most suitable for your lifestyle.

Erika Habig

Erika Habig is an optometrist and contact lens specialist at International Optique. She studied at the Beuth University of Applied Sciences in Berlin, Germany and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Optometry and Dispensing Optics.

For more information contact International Optique. Tel: 25714007 – 97234787, www.intoptic.com – info@intoptic.com, Instagram: @intoptique

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Diets, Fads and Your Body

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ith summer just around the corner, and everyone getting excited about hanging out by the pool or the beach, the common question that comes up is, how can I lose those extra kilos I gained over the winter? And how can I do it fast? There are many quick fix diets available online for you to try, and some workout videos on YouTube that will have you sweating thinking your shedding that extra weight off, but is it really the case?

Unfortunately we don’t believe so. There is no reason why you can’t enjoy your meals at your ideal weight and level of fitness all year round! You don’t need to work out extremely hard just because summer is coming; if you are eating to your body type then you are at your ideal weight all the time. I won’t get into the whole type of work out that you should be doing, but I will introduce an idea that I think people should consider before starting the next diet fad. I’ll be discussing a type of “diet” that we actually consider to be a lifestyle; we call it Metabolic Typing Diet. The Metabolic Typing Diet discusses the body’s ability to absorb nutrients on a cellular level. Consider the body a well oiled machine, when you start a diet that doesn’t necessarily work for your machine on a cellular level, the body enters a state of shock, and that’s when you lose the large amount of weight in the first few weeks, then you notice that you hit a plateau where no weight is lost, this is when the state of shock is over and the body switches into survival mode. When I say survival mode, just picture this; you are a cave (person) and you are out hunting for your next meal, but suddenly you find yourself running as fast as you can away from a lion, this is survival mode. Your body begins to shut down and start to survive on whatever nutrition it has been given in the past few weeks, unfortunately it hasn’t been much because you were dieting and there was a lack of nutrition that your body needed (please note that this differs from person to person). As a result you begin to feel fatigued all the time, because your energy levels have deteriorated, you are no longer fueling that well-oiled machine you have.

The relationship you have with your body is one of trust, if you are not giving your body what it needs, it no longer trusts that you ever will, and as a result you begin to store fat, and in that fat your toxins are stored! So we begin the metabolic typing test through a list of questions to determine whether you are a fast or slow oxidizer. Based on the data collected, a small list of foods that your body loves will be presented to you, this process lasts 6-8 weeks in the testing phase, as you are the only judge of whether your body is reacting the way it should, once that is established, portion size is then taken into account. The ratio differs from person to person, however there is a baseline or starting point that we all start at. As your body becomes accustomed to these foods, then we begin to introduce other foods into your program that aren’t necessarily on your list but that your body may be willing to accept.

Through this process you have re established a trust with your body and it begins to believe that you will continue to nourish it and provide it with what it needs.

It is surprising what your body tells you if you just stop to listen. Learning to listen to your body might do more than you think for your health and overall well being.

Maha AlRashed

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

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Calisthenics in K-Town

World Calisthenics Organization (WCO) visits Kuwait and holds first ever structured Level 1 Calisthenics Course in the region

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ne of my favorite quotes when it comes to fitness is by American author Since then, the WCO is the first and only calisthenics organization to organize and Emmet Fox who laments, “The art of life is to live in the present moment, hold structured competitions that includes rounds systems, weight categories and and to make that moment as perfect as we can by the realization that other structured scoring criteria. we are the instruments and expressions of God Himself.”

Hence imagine the monumental impact of having such an established organization From a fitness standpoint, this comment bears more clarity and truth when it comes that has garnered such worldwide attention, recognition and deep reverence to the sport that is calisthenics. teaching the essence that is calisthenics right here in K-Town!

Derived from Greek origin, the word ‘Calisthenics’ itself, is a clever amalgamation of Attended by 56 participants over the 2 day period, participants were taught a myriad Greek words kallos meaning beauty and sthénos which means strength. of techniques in movement execution such as increasing one’s pull-up strength and handstands, learning how to do a muscle up, front and back levers, pistol squats Beautiful strength… and an art form that’s extremely challenging too! and planches.

Although calisthenics has been around since the turning of time (urban legend has it that it was greatly advocated by Greek historian Callisthenes), the sport has Says Gallarzo, who is revered in the calisthenics industry as being one of the forerunners of the sport, “The beauty about calisthenics is that everyone can do it. emerged as somewhat of the latest fitness movement worldwide.

It’s all about practice, patience and being persistent. You’re getting a great workout.

In February this year, Kuwait was lucky enough to witness calisthenics at its best, Your body is the engine and machine that drives it all as you need virtually no performed by some of the most iconic calisthenics athletes in the world. equipment.”

MultiWorks, the country’s top mobile personal training platform and leisure As a course spectator, I have to say that I was amazed at the turnout of participants. consultancy establishment in Kuwait, organized the K-Town’s first ever Level 1 Not only were the participants from Kuwait, there were also individuals from Calisthenics Course at Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel and Spa on the 14th and Bahrain, Abu Dhabi and good ol’ KSA who attended the event.

15th of February 2014.

Noura Al Hassawi, owner of Multi Works, was thrilled at the turn of events.

The company held 2 one-day courses to facilitate the high demand and public “Fitness is evolving in Kuwait,” she said. interest. And it’s no wonder too! The Level 1 Calisthenics Course was carried out by none other than Master Trainers of the World Calisthenics Organization (WCO); “You can see the wave of change and of how people perceive fitness in Kuwait.

Kenneth Gallarzo (Kenneth is the Vice President and Co-Founder of the WCO), Everyone is now taking a more active role in fitness. They’re getting up and Wes Cox and Elyssa Rose. Also present at the workshops was Cross Core inventor exercising and trying to be a good role model to the younger generation. I’m happy that we as Multi Works are adding a new dimension to this wave of change in fitness and WCO President, Brendan Cosso. over here and with the Level 1 Calisthenics, my hope is that it will leave a positive Here’s a little 411 on the WCO if you’re not in the know: impact in the community.”

Founded by Gallarzo and Cosso, the World Calisthenics Organization was created as a platform for calisthenics athletes and to elevate the sport of calisthenics on a global Reshmi Revi Certified Professional Trainer level. The duo sought to bring its status into the realm of competing professionally.

As such, the WCO was the first organization ever to hold a legitimate calisthenics competition which pulled in 37,000 onlookers at the LA Fit Expo in 2013. Following its success, their next competition dubbed “Battle of the Bars II at the Fit Expo in Santa Clara, California in June 2013 was another milestone for the foundation in Reshmi Revi is the Deputy General Manager for MultiWorks Personal Training. She is also an IFBB Bikini Competitor and passionate about fitness! Follow her on Instagram @Q8MissFit terms of brand awareness of the sport as it pulled in 8,000 spectators on the day.

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Dietetics Manager, Diet Care

Farah specializes in Sports Nutrition and holds a B.S. in Nutrition in addition to a Masters in Business Administration. She also holds an ISSA Sports Nutrition Certificate. and has over 5 years of Clinical Nutrition experience.

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We tried hard to maintain our weight or even lose some during this winter but we painfully failed and piled on a few kilograms. Spring is at the door and now we feel the desperate need to get rid of that extra little (or big) bulge.

We always hear the same in nutrition, eat breakfast, divide your meals, drink water.. How about some hidden tips that you weren’t really aware of and can help you even better with reaching your goals?

1.Skip The Carbohydrates At Night: Carbs= Energy, let’s face it- you really don’t need energy before bedtime.

Go for protein (a must) and salad with calculated amounts of dressing to keep your metabolism going and optimize your burning.

2. Cut The Empty Calories.

Empty calories from processed foods such as pastries, candy bars, chips and sugared beverages (juices included) pack on the kilos without effort.

These foods contain the terrible combination of fats, sugars and salt. This combination has been found to be highly addictive. There is truth to the saying "you can't eat just one potato chip."

3. Take Care Of Yourself Don’t Stress. Stress hormone Cortisol is responsible for most of our weight gain and fat retention in the belly. Even on a proper diet, recent research shows that weight loss was not proper in stressed individuals. So how can I tackle my stress? Easy! a. Plan a 20 minute/day YOU time. Go for a walk, read, listen to your favorite music, talk on the phone with a source of positivity in your life, take a bubble bath…Do what makes YOU calm during the time where you need it the most (noon, afternoon or right before you sleep). Take your YOU time when you tend to cheat and eat mindlessly the most.

Exercise. Not only to burn calories but also to regulate your hormones, mood and sleep. How much? At least 40 minutes of Cardio/ day preferably outside so that you enjoy it and make use of the gorgeous spring weather.

Ideas: Hiking, biking, outside jog, bootcamp..

4. Weight Train Strength training with diet and cardio burns fat more than cardio and diet alone. When it comes to fat loss, most people embark on a program of cardio and diet . Strength training is just an afterthought. Strength training,

however, can burn just as much, if not more, fat than cardio. Why is it that people focus on cardio as they're primary fat burner?

For one thing cardio does shrink you down. But it does just that: it shrinks down both your fat and muscle. You end skinny and soft. You want to retain or even build muscle while burning off fat. Why? A larger engine burns more fuel. Larger muscles burn more calories and fat. Even though on the scale you might look like you haven’t lost much, in your clothes and without them you will begin to see the difference. It’s worth it, especially for summer!

5. Differentiate Between Real Hunger And Appetite: Before you grab a chocolate bar ask yourself: Can I have a broccoli (or any type of vegetable/fruit you like least) instead? If you’re really hungry your answer would be yes. Hunger doesn’t make you crave certain foods, it makes you eat to survive. If your answer is no, ditch the bar and go for a glass of water instead.

6. Start NOW! Not today, not tomorrow and definitely not next Sunday. Positive change can happen as early as this minute.

7. Repeat Your Healthy Routine Daily Until You Reach Your Target Weight.

Days off and cheat meals can make you fall off the wagon. Eye on the Prize, you will get there with determination and persistence in NO time.

To conclude, I will not go on and on about how beginning spring or march is the ideal time for a body metamorphosis. I will not preach the importance of the healthy diet on the mind, body and soul along with lower medical bills. I will not recap what I mentioned before, the 7 easy steps. I will simply say: YOU- yes YOU- CAN DO IT!

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Are FAD diets fooling you?

Dear readers: I am positive that many of you constantly see new diets popping up that are being endorsed by your favorite celebrity. If it guarantees you results with absolutely no effort or exercise, do you instantly get convinced? Let me break down what fad diet actually means.

FAD means gaining popularity quickly, which then fades away just as quickly. It is short – lived which makes it harder to sustain that particular behavior in the long term. FAD diets are popular diets that provide quick but short-term results while depriving you of essential nutrients.

Just because a fad diet has gained popularity (quickly) and is being endorsed by a celebrity or you read about it in a magazines doesn’t mean it is not going to FAIL you. People generally feel that they have failed themselves when they are unable to maintain or stick to a certain diet. But that is far from reality. In reality it is the diet that has failed you. These diets are often unrealistic and strict which make it harder for you to stick by it. These diets lack reputable scientific evidence or are usually based on a single study or testimonials.

Fad diets tend to promise fast weight loss. But they usually have little effect on body fat. The initial weight that is lost generally tends to be water and lean muscle (which is not desirable). When your body starts to breakdown muscle, your metabolism also slows down to compensate. Once you stop the fad diet, its makes it much easier for your body to store fat because of the reduced metabolic rate. Overtime you will end up gaining more weight that you had initially lost. Other side effects of fad dieting include constipation, fatigue, bad – breathe, low energy levels and irritation.

In 2012, the Dietetic Association of Australia (DAA) published the result of an online survey which included 50 of the nation’s nutrition experts (not self proclaimed nutrition experts, but people who have been involved in research or higher education for years ) to expose the worse diets of 2012 that should be avoided.

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From the 9 most popular diets (the Paelo, the Lemon detox, the Atkins Diet, the Liver cleansing diet, the raw food diet, the Dukan diet, the Acid Alkaline diet, the Blood type diet and the Zone diet) celebrity – endorsed Blood type diet (63%), the Acid – Alkaline diet (31%) along with the Liver Cleansing diet made it to the top 3 worst diets (80%) Losing weight is ‘easy’ but keeping it off long – term is the real challenge and for that you need to get expert advice for the right support. When attempting to lose weight please seek professional advice from practicing dietitians. You should stay away from fad diets and make small changes in your life that you are comfortable sticking to in the long run.

7 ways to spot a fad diet 1. Diets that ban certain food groups 2. Encourages unlimited consumption of a certain food 3. Promise results in a short time with little to no effort 4. Does not recommend physical activity as a part of the lifestyle change 5. Severely limits carbohydrates 6. Encourages ‘fat burners’ or ‘metabolism boosters’ 7. Contradicts the recommendation of trusted health professionals Sanaa Abdul Hamid

Sanaa holds Masters of Clinical Dietetics from University of Queensland, Australia and is a Clinical dietitian at Hadi Hospital. 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

Jerome Monnat Jr. Carrying The Legacy Of West End Watch Company In Its True Spirit For the past 125 years, Switzerland’s West End Watch Company has provided hardwearing and practical watches to the world’s most inaccessible markets. Since 2001, West End Watch Company has been owned by the Monnat family. Jerome Monnat Jr. is currently the Chief Executive Officer. He is a young man carrying the legacy of the brand in its true spirit. A truly dedicated professional, who is ready to go beyond any boundaries for his profession. He has strong leadership skills which keep the people around him motivated, and keep them ever ready to provide the world with ‘the best’.

Recently, Kuwait celebrated the 75 years of collaboration between West End Watch Company and Yacob Behbehani Sons Company. Jerome Monnat Jr. was on a brief visit to Kuwait to attend the celebrations. CityPages grabbed this opportunity and had a detailed sitting with him to know more about himself, his company and the watch making process.

Hi, Please introduce yourself to our readers: Jérôme Monnat Jr, Swiss, 37, engineer in watch technology, married, 2 children, eldest son of Jérôme Monnat Sr, owner of the West End Watch Co. since 2001.

Mother tongue French, fluent in German and English. 2 younger brothers with whom I run our watch company located in the Swiss Alps and composed of 2 units: West End Watch Co. and an assembly unit specialized in automatic movements with an output of 500,000 movements per year.

Tell us about your education:

with the supply of big volumes of watches to the Railways, Civil Services and Army.

The independence in 1948 had for consequence that the market was rapidly closed to importations of foreign goods/watches. Luckily, the brand had started selling watches in the Gulf in the late 1920s. With the collaboration with the Behbehani Family (starting 1938), the brand experienced a second life and huge boom in the 1950s till the end of the 1970s. The company has produced and sold over 15 million watches and is active without interruption since its foundation nearly 130 years ago. The company has been taken over by the Monnat Family in 2001 and I am the CEO since then.

Engineer in Watch Technology from the School of Le Locle, the capital of the Swiss How did the watches reach the Middle-East?

Chronometry. I also received the Nivarox Prize for the best final result in 2001.

During the First World War, a large force of British and Indian soldiers were organised for an attack on Mesopotamia, in an attempt to break the Germany-Turkey coalition.

What or who inspired you to study watch technology The troops that came to the region brought tremendous quantities of the highly reputed West End Watches, which were so ruggedly built that, according to the engineering? catalogue, could “withstand the roughest usage under the most trying conditions”.

For nearly 50 years, my father runs a factory specialized in the assembly of automatic An amazing 50,000 West End Watches model Queen Anne were sold to the movements. We have assembled millions of movements for the major Swiss watch troops during the war. With West End on the wrists of so many soldiers, the brand brands. My mother was assisting my father at the factory when I was a baby and I soon became familiar and highly prized in many parts of the Middle-East. was playing on a carpet in the production hall. I can say that I have been in the watch business since my birth!

Give us a brief history of West End Watch Company:

When and how did the collaboration or relationship with the Behbehani Group establish?

Founded in Bombay (India) in 1886, at the time of the British Empire, by a young Swiss, Mr. Constant Droz, whose family was running a factory in St-Imier (the city Mr. Yacob Yousuf Behbehani and the West End Watch Co. first came in contact of Longines and Tag-Heuer). Rapidly became number 1 of Swiss watches in India in 1938 when Mr. Behbehani purchased a first lot of watches. WW2 interrupted 50

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the business transactions which resumed in 1946. Mr. Morad Behbehani came to Geneva to negotiate the exclusive agency for Kuwait on behalf of his elder brother.

Mr. Yacob obtained in the following years the general agency for the whole MiddleEast. From the 1950s to the late 1970s, the quantities sold to Mr. Behbehani increased exponentially, reaching 1 million watches a year. Then came more difficult times with the revolutions/wars in the Middle-East and a complete market change consecutive to the emergence of cheap quartz watches produced in mass in Asia.

Since 2005, Mr. Aqeel Yacob Behbehani has taken over the legacy of his late father, with the same total dedication. Several new models were born in the last years from the close collaboration between WE and Mr. Aqeel Behbehani.

How did you maintain the traditional legacy with the changes in technology and competition?

Since we took over the company in 2001, the watch business in general has experienced deep changes. It is now polarized between very expensive Swiss watches and very cheap fashion watches produced in the Far East. We have chosen to keep our own approach which consists of producing high-quality Swiss watches, mainly automatic, in a moderate price positioning. It is our challenge to bring fresh perspectives to the brand’s basic values, without betraying them. A WE watch is robust, functional, not extravagant, should not look outdated in 5-10 years.

Please describe the factory at Leytron: How do you see your relation with the Behbehani Group The factory in Leytron consists of 3 buildings: one built in 1967 for the assembly of today?

I would like, in my name and in the name of my predecessors to pay tribute to the always cordial and trustworthy business relations that have been entertained with the Behbehani family. No doubt, the West End Watch Co. would never have developed to the same extent without the exceptional support of the Behbehani family. It is a great privilege to be associated with such an esteemed family. The world has tremendously changed in the last decades, the competition is very harsh, but I am confident that we can further develop our WE brand in close collaboration with the Behbehani Group.

Which are some of your strongest markets today?

movements, one built in 2000 for West End and the last one is the extension that we are currently building. About 100 technicians are working in complete silence and concentration to assemble hundreds of thousands of small mechanisms and watches per year. Our factory somehow resembles a beehive! Our savoir-faire is very particular and rare and our team is highly motivated and productive.

Can you give us the approximate number of watches produced at the factory per year?

At the moment, we produce 500,000 automatic movements + 25,000 West End Watches. Our aim is to reach again 100,000 West End Watches per year until 2020.

Our historical markets are located between the Red Sea and China. We are concentrating our efforts on them. Main markets nowadays are the Emirates, Saudi Tell us about the quality and perfection testing procedures followed at the factory?

Arabia (Mecca), Iran, Pakistan, the Himalayas, and China.

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First of all, the automatic movements (the motors), comprising between 100 and 300 components, are assembled in-house, which ensures an accurate working of the watch for many years. Then, the watches themselves are also assembled in-house, with great care. Severe entry controls of components as well as strict assembly procedures are performed by highly skillful technicians. The relatively high proportion of handwork makes each WE Watch a timepiece of particularly longlasting value. I would like to emphasize the fact that the majority of our competitors are purely marketing-oriented, whereas our company is mastering the technical aspects, which gives us a strong advantage and guarantees a high quality.

features modern attributes, such as scratchproof sapphire crystal, stainless steel case and luxury decorated automatic movement visible from the case back.

What are some of your future plans?

Our company is an independent company (it does not belong to any big multinational group as it is now generally the rule in our industry.).It is our strong will to maintain its independence, for which we have to carefully process in order not to overstretch. Our plan is to revive all our historical markets from the Red Sea to China, which is a huge challenge, considering the fact that about half of the world’s Can you walk us through some of the models? population lives in these markets! We will go on producing exclusively Swiss made First, I would like to mention the Silk Road Series, commemorating over 100 watches, of high quality, in a reasonable price positioning, with their own typical years of presence in the Asian markets. These automatic watches for Gents are character and spirit. embodying the traditional Sowar qualities in a contemporary styling. Second, the Everbright quartz collection, comprising Gents, Ladies and Chronograph models, enabling a first entry in the West End world. And third the Secundus series, the Your message on the Diamond Jubilee Celebration in Kuwait: latest addition, the revival of classic models created in the 1930s. Secundus means I would like to thank all our Kuwaiti and Middle-East customers and friends for their in Latin “favourable, fortunate, lucky, victorious, successful, etc.�. We believe that confidence and loyalty for the last 75 years. I am proud that our WE watches can our watches should carry a positive spirit and not just be another watch to wear be a bridge between our two worlds. In the future, we will do our utmost to fulfill, on wrist. or even better to surpass their expectations! We are proud of this very long-lasting and close relationship.

Which is your favorite model?

It is our Sowar 1916, the replica of the 100-year-old model supplied in huge Your message for our magazine: volumes to the British Army of India during WW1, the first wristwatch to reach the shores of Kuwait. Imagine how revolutionary this watch was at that time. It was Our best wishes accompany your quality publication in the coming years. dust and damp proof, with an extra-thick crystal glass, all in a small 40 mm diameter, Congratulations to you to be like us; a company run and owned by real people! unlike the bulky pocket watches of those days. Of course, the contemporary model Thank you very much for your sincere interest in our West End Watches.

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Reel Bad

Arabs How Hollywood Vilifies People

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by: Abdullah Y. Shams Al-Deen

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n recent years, stereotypes of Arabs presented in American and western culture, media and especially film have been historically and mostly negative.

Stereotypical representations of Arabs are often apparent in a society's media, literature, theatre and other creative expressions that often have adverse repercussions for Arab Americans and Muslims in daily interactions as well as current events.

Since the dawn of Hollywood, stereotypes have existed in countless movies and continuously in an ongoing pattern. Hollywood’s clear vilification of Arabs has become an ongoing pattern that seems never ending, and quite unjust. After all, the silver screen is a powerful weapon, a persuasion tool better yet, a subconscious mind changing device that would work beautifully when presenting the same images over and over again decade in, decade out.

Hollywood is dictated by a handful of studio heads that determine content and PR, while foreign policy plays a hand in what and how the American people perceive Arabs in movies, movies that have the capability to alter a publics perception of the modern Arab, or in fact diminishing the existence of a so called “modern Arab.”

Negative portraits of Arabs are found in numerous popular films, such as True Lies, Back to the Future, and Raiders of the Lost Ark. Video games often feature cartoon Arab villains in which children rack up high scores and win games by killing as many as one can. Ethnic stereotypes are especially harmful in the absence of positive ethnic images. Arabs are hardly ever seen as ordinary people, practicing law, driving taxis, singing lullabies to their kids, being in love, healing the sick or even heroes.

Popular films and television bombards young children with numerous negative and erroneous representations of Arabs, while most American as well as Western educators do not do enough to correct this prejudice. Many do not even perceive anti-Arab racism as a problem. Educators who have not yet been alerted to this issue and are unaware of the potential harm being done are themselves part of the problem. Despite the multicultural philosophy that currently prevails in American education, many teachers and the public at large are not yet sufficiently sensitized to the problem of anti-Arab and anti-Muslim stereotyping.

While multicultural articles, books, and curriculum may deal with the heritage of African American, Hispanic, Native American and Asia/Pacific American cultures-it is not unusual for them to ignore Arabs and the Middle East, almost nonexistent.

Teachers use various techniques to make students feel worthwhile and important.

However, when Arab students see negative and flawed portrayals of Arabs in films and on television, a certain inferiority complex might develop at a young age. Or perhaps they become confrontational and aggressive because what is being shown is a complete alternation of reality and there is no attempt by teachers or students to find out the truth.

Students suffer as a result of this, and learning suffers too. Arab American students get tangled in this dilemma and may begin to believe that they, as a people, are indeed inferior especially for those who immigrated. They may actually stop trying to do their best and become convinced that they can never amount to anything. For many it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.

In a documentary called Reel Bad Arabs, a closer look is taken and Hollywood is examined in depth on how and why Arabs are stereotyped the way they are without showing another side, a more human side of the contemporary Arab.

The documentary is directed by Sut Jhally and produced by Jeremy Earp. Dr. Jack Shaheen, whose book inspired the making of the film, gradually presented the misconceived perceptions of Arabs in Hollywood. Examining almost 1,000 movies made in Hollywood, he points out at the discriminations against the Arab people in ways that are not necessary.

Shaheen is an American of Lebanese decent and this precise connection allows him and the audience to connect to this issue given the sentimental approach he presents his arguments with.

Starting off the film with preconceived notions of the Arab as a crazed, ignorant and filthy terrorist, these ideas are slowly concentrated upon and discussed by Dr. Shaheen in way that would allow persuasion, offering an alternative look to the cemented stereotype that Hollywood has set.

Dr. Shaheen has studied extensively the characterization and stereotypes of Arabs on American television and movies. He concluded that: “Television tends to perpetuate four basic myths about Arabs: they are all fabulously wealthy, they are barbaric and uncultured, they are sex maniacs with a penchant for white slavery, and they revel in acts of terrorism. Yet, just a little surface probing reveals that these notions are as false as the assertions that Blacks are lazy, Hispanics are dirty, Jews are greedy and Italians are criminals.”

In a book called Journalism Across Cultures, it examines the western mainstream

perception of the Arab world and the roots of these stereotypes as well as solutions to what both Arabs and Westerners can do to alter it. The book sheds light upon possible causes of these stereotypes of Arabs in media and film. One main focus seems to be on correspondents covering the Middle East that need to be prepared, and not be shallow and superficial. Hollywood has had a consistent record of Arab stereotyping. Mazin B. Qumsiyeh calls this the three B syndrome: Arabs in TV and movies are portrayed as either bombers, belly dancers, or billionaires.

Thomas Edison made a short film in 1897 for his patented Kinetoscope in which "Arab" women with enticing clothes dance to seduce a male audience. The short clip was called Fatima Dances. The trend has evolved over the years and was predominated by the "billionaires" for a short while especially during the oil embargo of 1973 by the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries or OAPEC. However, in the last 30 years, the main distorted perception by far has been the "Arab bombers." In movies like G. I. Jane and Operation Condor audiences chant as a hero blows away Arabs. Things like these have enforced and deeper cemented the Arab bomber/terrorist stereotype. Sasha Baron Cohen’s The Dictator further hinders any legitimate claim to fair representation of Arabs in Hollywood by constructing the entire movie as a basis of ridicule.

When American children hear the word “Arab" what is the first thing that comes to mind? Maybe the imagery of Disney‘s Arabian Nights‘ fantasy film Aladdin, a film that has been immensely popular in theaters and on DVDs and is sometimes even displayed in school classrooms. The film‘s light-skinned lead characters, Aladdin and Jasmine, peculiarly have kind facial features and Anglo-American accents.

This is in contrast to the other characters in the same film who are dark-skinned, creepy, villainous and cruel palace guards or greedy merchants with thick Arabic accents and grotesque facial features.

The film‘s opening song is an excellent example of this case. Although it initially came out with an original set of lyrics, Disney later reformed the first part of the song after some controversy. Arab Americans raised protests regarding Aladdin’s song. The American-Arab Anti Discrimination Committee challenged Disney and persuaded the studio to change a phrase in the lyrics for the video version of the film.

Original lyrics: “Oh, I come from a land, from a faraway place, where the caravan camels roam, where they cut off your ear if they don‘t like your face, it‘s barbaric, but hey, it‘s home.”

Modified lyrics: “Oh, I come from a land, from a faraway place, where the caravan camels roam, where it‘s flat and immense, and the heat is intense. It‘s barbaric, but hey‘ it‘s home.”

Former ADC President Candace Lightner and founder of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, comments, “I was angry and embarrassed when I listened to the Aladdin lyrics while watching the movie. I could only hope that the audience was not paying close attention and would not take home with them a poor image of the Arab world and I only wish Disney had consulted us first before they developed a movie, reaching millions of people, based on our culture.”

Dr. Jack Shaheen said something that hit a cord with the Arab culture. “There is never an Arab hero for kids to cheer,” he said. It is a sad and unfortunate reality, which doesn’t look to get any better in the near future.

It is interesting to hear such a statement because it’s something that even the Arab community has been groomed not to expect films with Arab heroes for them to cheer and find inspiration. The extent to which this mainstream image of Arabs and the Arabian world in its entirety influenced Western attitudes toward Arab cinema itself, even among film scholars, is a subject that can be discussed more frequently with deeper insight. At a minimum, Arab cinema continues to be disproportionate to Hollywood’s influence in the Arabian world itself. However there are bright spots of change. Comedy has been a big perception modifier in recent years.

Arab-American comedians helped present true insight in the lives of ordinary Arabs, some not even Muslim as shocking as it may seem to many. Although the real change should be coming from Hollywood itself, after all it is ultimate and most effective propaganda machine in human history.

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

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

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One on One with Nicole Mather

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t’s not every day that CityPages gets the chance to meet with the creators of luxury scents, so when we were invited to sit down with the founder of the House of Sillage perfumes, during her trip to Kuwait to launch the line, we took the opportunity to meet Nicole Mather and learn about this rather mystical art that indulges the olfactory senses leading to a multi-billion dollar industry.

Nicole was once an executive in the financial field, who one day decided she would leave her presumably financially rewarding career to move into the also lucrative art fragrance making. Perfumes always played an important part in her comfortable memories of childhood, watching her mother get dressed for evenings out. The name House of Sillage was born from the meaning of a word that also played into her memories of her mother’s perfume wafting by as she would leave the room, leaving a trail or Sillage (pronounced ‘siyage’) behind.

In ode to those memorable moments, Nicole started a line of luxurious and sophisticated limited edition fragrances, housed in beautiful ornamental, Swarovski encrusted, perfectly hand polished glass bottles, each themed according to scent and season using the skills of specialists to craft Nicole’s exact requirements.

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founder of House of Sillage perfumes different design for each scent), is itself considered a piece of fine jewelry.

So much so, that the bottle for the signature fragrance Tiara won the Formes Deluxe award at the prestigious perfumes and cosmetics exhibition held in Monaco in October of 2012.

Success was inevitable for this first time feat for the designer who had a specific vision and ingeniously sought out the most skilled in the field to collaborate with. The scents are created in tandem with the legendary perfumers Francis Camail one of the “greatest noses of the 20th century�, and Mark Buxton, known for collaborating on the first Commes de Garcons fragrance and co-founder of Perfarium, a company dedicated to producing high end perfumes.

It may true that not everyone can afford a bottle of House of Sillage perfumes, however it would most certainly be considered a precious gift given to those who are the most beloved. Nicole rightly pointed out that perfumes hold even more value in the Middle Eastern cultures, where she has recently branched out in, and that her line was highly received in Dubai.

She is optimistic that the Kuwaiti market will wholly embrace House of Sillage and is thrilled to have a presence in Kuwait. Nicole is currently working on adding more fragrances and exquisite bottles to her line.

House of Sillage can be found at Harvey Nichols, Avenues Mall.

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heart. I will run to help people change their lives. I will do it for the sake of supporting people less fortunate than us.

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Yousef AlQanai The Let’s Go Forward event is a concept I always dreamed of creating; putting together an event that inspires people and get them involved to become ‘part of something bigger’.

Today it’s Kuwait, tomorrow its the world!

The Forward Initiative may have local origins but soon will be internatonal, helping runners to help others.

On March 5th, a group of 10 runners including myself will be running 240 kilometers from the Northern to the Southern borders of Kuwait, just to help the children with disabilities.

This is our first step towards Let’s Go Forward Around the World, which is estimated to be 33,000 kilometers.

Let’s Go Forward is a sport running event that empowers its participants who have society’s well being at heart. The event not only entertains the athletic crowd but also facilitates channels for people to contribute and give back to the world nurturing their sense of purpose.

Khalid AlSagran My name is Khalid Jamal AlSagran, I am 22 years old and I am studying at ACK for Mechanical Engineering Degree.

I loved running since I was a child. I used to race with my cousins every now and then to see who is the fastest and I wasn't really fast. When I was 7 they found out that I had Osteoporosis Bone Marrow in my left leg that stopped me from living my life as a normal child.

My parents were always telling me not to play and run a lot because my bones are weak. At the age of 15, I underwent operations that made my leg stronger and now, I could play and run as much as I like. Bt what stopped me from being fast was Obesity. I became really fat as I was 110kg at the age of18 and my height was 165cm. I was 45kg overweight. I had to change, so I trained hard and ate well till the age of 21 and I reached 65kg. And now that I reached a point where I can run I decided to join Run Kuwait, where I can run all around Kuwait and show people that nothing is impossible, just keep your hopes up and by Allah's will, you will you will get

The event’s campaign puts its vision into reality through: The 240K Challenge For the past two consecutive years, a group of runners have run the distance of 240K (Two Hundred and Forty Kilometers) in six days to raise awareness for those in need.

They ran through the whole state of Kuwait, from its northern to its southern borders.

Visit the website RunKuwait.com for more information on the challenge.

The 10K Race When runners of the 240K Challenge reach the Salmiya area, a 10K (Ten Kilometer) Race will be held.

Gathering 1,000 participating runners joining the race, they will run a 5K distance then turn back to the start point which is the main event’s venue.

Date The Let’s Go Forward event will take place from March 5th until the 10th. The 240K Challenge will stretch through the event days. The 10K Race and the 3K Fun Run will be held on the 8th of March 2014.

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Muna Al-­Wazzan I am an MBA degree holder. I work at Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) as an accountant. I am a passionate athlete since childhood. I’ve practiced / experienced many sports. I was a swimmer, diver, basketball player, kick boxer and a rafter.

I started running in September 2012. I ran my first 240k from northern to southern borders of Kuwait last year (Feb 2013). Running has taught me that anything is possible.It is about perseverance, determination and setting the bar higher by pushing myself past limits I never knew were possible.

On March 5th 2014, I will take the challenge again. I will run my second 240k with Let's Go Forward team to raise awareness about the Forward Initiative which support children in need in the state of Kuwait and around the world.

I will do it for a cause that is close to my

Faris Hamdi A couple of years ago during my time as a high school student, I started running. At the time I was involved in advanced classes in school and after school activities, perhaps giving me the title of "nerd" which I embraced. School cross country running was my first taste of being a runner, and three months later a marathon (42 kilometers) where I placed 2nd in my age group further involved me in what some might call madness. Today, I am

running what you240 wantkilometers to achieve.across the country I was raised in with the Let's Go Forward. team, giving a greater purpose to the "madness" I am involved in.

They support a noble cause that will make running across kuwait much more than fun or self achievement.

in the relay team. It was a phenomenal experience. It made me encounter some difficulties and it also taught me my strengths and weaknesses.This year, I plan to run the full distance (240K) in Run Kuwait 2014, which will be a new challenge for me.

Bader AlFailkawy Shoug Al-­Sabah I am 25 years old, working towards being a Psychologist / Counselor and am aprofessional runner.

I hold a Master’s Degree of Science in Psychoanalytic Developmental Psychology from University College London and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising from the American University of Kuwait.

I love everything as long as it is by the beach!

(Running, skateboarding, wakeboarding, water-­skiing, riding super jets, dancing, graffiti art, cycling, acting, eating, laughing, a bit of photography and a lot of travelling).

I’ve always wanted to challenge myself to greater distances, so running an UltraMarathon in Kuwait seemed like a great idea.

This run will also help me to be more prepared to run the toughest footrace on earth (Marathon Des Sables), which is also 240k in the deserts of Morocco.

Last but not least, we are running to spread awareness for the Let’s Go Forward Initiative, which aims to help families and children in need.

Long distance running is my meditation. I love the countless hours of solitude and silence, the post-­run endorphins, the mental fortitude you develop when your body wants to stop running, the connection with myself and my surroundings, and the amazing spiritual stage where your mind, body and soul are at their peak.

Abdullah AlRasheed I am a 17 years old Kuwaiti.

I want to run at Let's Go Forward for "The achievement" as a 17 years old teen. I lived the first 15 years of my life playing and having fun, not paying attention to stuff that really matters in life.

In my 16th year, I started working on my body changing it from Obese to normal, to be honest I didn't believe in myself at first that I could do such a thing, but when I did, I recognized that there is no such thing called limits. Basically, I believe that the only limit that someone has is the one he puts for himself and I didn't put any. In that same year, I heard about 7 athletes who ran from the North to the South borders and I was amazed of what they did (how in the world could they do it?)

Shocked by their achievement because to me it was nearly a dream, something that I didn't even imagine myself doing but then I saw a window of an opportunity to do so and I took it. I wanted to prove to myself again that there is no limits to what I can do if I was willing to work hard and focus on that goal.

So now to me the question is not "why am I going to run Kuwait?" It is "why am I not going to run Kuwait ?”.

Reem Al-Awadhi Ahmed Alsaif I am a Kuwait University graduate with Accounting as major. Each one of us has his own dreams and his own goals to achieve, running across Kuwait is a huge goal that I want to achieve with Let’s Go Forward team.

I am 21 years old Visual Communication student at GUST. Running has always been and always will be my favorite sport and hobby.

I officially started running about three years ago. Since then, I’ve been training hard every single day, which gave me the chance to participate in Run Kuwait 2013 but I was

Cristian Craita My name is Cris;an Craita and I was born in Romania, an Eastern European country with a rich history, beautiful scenery and traditions. I v isited Kuwait in my early 20’s and fell in love with the warm sun and life by the Arabian Sea. I grew up in Kuwait and watched Kuwait grow all around me in the last decade.

I practiced many different sports from a young age because of my parent’s support. Swimming, boxing and karate are just a few of them. I discovered a true love and passion for running in my 30’s. Started alone barely doing a 3km run, then joined the Nike Club where I got to meet more people that shared my passion and pushed me to always improve as a runner and as a person.

Running became my addiction. When I am not running or not doing fitness boot camp exercises, I try my best to be a great father to the two wonderful daughters I adore and a loving husband to my beautiful wife.

It is because of my family, friends, and colleagues support that I am able to invest time in running. Challenging myself to always be a bigger runner is how I got to meet Yousef Al Qanai and participated in the first Run Kuwait event in 2012. It was hard to complete the 240K, but managed to finish the full distance with the support of all the team members that ran along with me.

Two years later, after competing in various races in Kuwait, Romania and Oman, I feel I am ready to try again the 240K challenge and adventure from the North to the South of Kuwait. Let’s Run Kuwait, Let’s Go Forward!

It’s too late !!! I’m too old for this !! This what I kept telling myself for 11 years. My wight reached 107kg, I hardly prayed, walked up stairs without running out of breath. It made me depressed and the only comfort was eating. Year 2010 was a turning point in my life, I quite my job as Marine Officer to be closer to my kids and I ended up with 3 years without a job. In these 3 years I faced obstacles I never thought I would face in my life. I was bankrupted and my wife left with my kids. I ended up alone. Reaching that state pushed me to try new things. Running was one of them.When I went to my first group running session, I couldn’t jog for a 100m was gasping for air and nearly fainted, and that was a wake up call for me to start taking charge of my life. After that day I started to workout for 1 hour 3 days a week, I stared to see some good results, which encourged me to workout 5 days a week and totally changed my eating habits I still remember how thrilled I was when I ran for 1K nonstop for the first time.

With time I started to run longer distances and things where looking good in my life until I got the news that I have Diabetes type 2, I felt that someone punched me in the stomach!! After all the efforts in changing my life I was rewarded with diabetes?! For almost 10 days I didn’t talk to anyone, I was crushed, then Yousef Al Qanai suggested that I should join Run Kuwait 2013 Relay team, which I did and ran for 130K just to prove to myself that I can control my life no mater what!! After 5 days of running I was a different person and the first thing I said to Yousef when we reached the Southern boarder was: “I’m going to run the full distance next year” I learned that if I want to keep developing I need to keep challenging myself !! every time I go for training I try to run extra meters.

Doing that made me realize what is my role in life. My role is to motivate and inspire people to change to the bigger and this is why I’m running 240L with Let's Go Forward Team. to show everyone it’s never too late or you are never too old to change your life , to set a new goals and celebrate achieving them. !The only limits we have are the one we set to our selfs ! I’m 39 years old , Father of 3 , working a full ;me job, diabe;c type 2 and I’m running Kuwait boarder to boarder

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ARTronauts Create for Kuwait Liberation Day at West Elm!

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uwait liberation is a special day to all Kuwaitis and expats who have lived here for decades. Liberation day is an important date on the Kuwaiti calendar. It has been a tradition on this day that commemorates Kuwait's liberation from Iraq in 1991 and since then, every year, people of Kuwait have been celebrating proudly any way they can. Citizens as well as expats flock to the streets, wave flags, cheer, sing, dance and spray water on passing cars. The city lights up with red, green and white lights and light shows on commercial buildings and houses are decorated with many dancing Kuwait flags of all shapes and sizes. Schools have special events to celebrate the occasion. Extravagant shows, parades and festivals are organized for people of all ages.

Kuwait has given us so much and is still giving us and the least we can do is show the appreciation we have by using our abilities in a positive, meaningful and productive way.

We as Artronauts celebrate this event of peace and happiness by sharing and delivering our thoughts of this day through art. We feel like we have a certain duty to inspire others, and sending a message to others to keep working hard to keep our beloved country at peace and show just how much we care! Show casing our artwork was a small way to give back to the community by showing just how much we are appreciative of Kuwait and celebrate our liberation. Teaming up with West Elm has been a great opportunity and we are very fortunate to have such great exposure and show case our work of love to Kuwait at the West Elm store in Grand Avenue, The Avenues. It is important to always remind people of what happened for the sake of them being grateful and happy that we live in this world today, invasion-free. Sharing and inspiring is all what we are about and we hope to send positive and inspiring vibes to the world, and to our beloved Kuwait!

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Blog Name: Newq8bride: A Life After Marriage

Started from: 2006

Please introduce yourself and let our readers know a little bit about where you’re from and say a few words about how you got started in the online world?

My name is Marwa, I am an ordinary woman who loves shopping, travel and fashion like every women does. I work in the PR sector, it is a habit that I always share my experiences with everyone around me. When I got married, I have been introduced to a whole "New" experience and here came the idea to start my blog "A Life after Marriage".

In my blog, I post about my life with "J", things I love, ups and downs of the life of the "Modern Wife".

What do you find most challenging about blogging?

Because I never thought that anyone is going to read my blog, I didn`t have any expectations, so blogging became something enjoyable, and fun, but sometimes, I feel that I really need to choose new subjects and at the same time relate them to the "Life After Marriage".

Is there a special meaning behind the name of your blog?

As I mentioned earlier, I wasn't expecting readers, so I chose the name "Newq8bride" without thinking that after one year of marriage, I won't be a new bride. But now, I understand that every wife can have the glow and the sparkle of newly wed bride even after 20 years of marriage, if she is living with the right partner and this is what I am trying to tell every woman who reads my posts.

Are you a part-time blogger or a full-time blogger?

I am a part time blogger.

How much time do you spend on your blog daily and weekly?

It depends on the posts, sometimes I spend 2-3 hours a day & sometimes I can make post in only 10 minutes.

In your view, why do some bloggers fail or quit?

What I am really looking for in blogs as a "reader", is the soul of the blogger himself. I don't want to read copy/paste content, or an advertisement, I want the blogger's opinion, view or criticism to appear between the lines. Once the blogger starts to delete his identity, he or she is going to fail.

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What is the biggest blogging mistake you have done?

I didn't tell the truth about my experience in one of the restaurants just because I knew the owner and she was super friendly with me, I felt that I cheated my followers and readers.

What methods do you use to make money from your blog?

I still don't, but who knows, maybe in the future I will figure it out.

What methods do you use to drive traffic to your blog?

I use all the social media micro-blogging tools such as Twitter and Instagram.

What are some of the new trends in blogging these days?

The micro-blogging such as Instagram is trendy, specially here in Kuwait, but I am still loyal to writing long posts in my blog and I am using Instagram to promote my blog and to post about content I don't wish to mention in the blog.

Can you please give few blogging tips for our readers to build a better blog?

Be you, be real and talk to your commenter and readers, because they are the main reason of your success as a blogger.

Your message for our magazine:

Thank you so much for choosing me to be a part of this issue, I love how you present everything beautiful in our Kuwaiti lifestyle.

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Photograph by: Moonlight Studio

I think I’ll make my first one short and sweet. I suppose it’s more of an introduction anyway. If I’m going to let you inside my head, I may as well take you to tea.

I’m Tamara; I’m sure a few of you know me from different contexts but for now I’m just another voice that’s fortunate enough to be read.

I’m a second year veterinary medicine student on an island in the Caribbean. “Oh lucky!!!” Yes, because I worked hard to get to where I am right now but this could be another post! Let’s not give it all away from the get go, we’re still having tea and dessert.

I dabble in myriad of things mainly because I’m indecisive, easily amused, and generally unfocused.

Clearly, I will offend someone at least once per article. My articles will be random streams of consciousness that will birth from the burst of a thought that trickles through my fingertips and onto this screen, like Athena and Zeus. I live for experiences, which sometimes means I put myself in reckless situations for the story. I will definitely maybe be doing that for this.

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your individuality only to later find out it wasn’t your original thought, does that mean you are truly not an individual? Ha. The 7 habits of highly anxious 20-something year olds… number 1: over think everything.

I may as well just put in a short poem I wrote last year about someone, who may actually be reading this right now (ooooh!) however, it doesn’t matter because that chapter has ended and I think this piece should be read by likeminded individuals so here it is: I write love letters to love songs Sharp like honey cutting through fog Sweet like unripe mangoes Sliced by my mother's hands.

The melodies remind me of your voice.

Letters, long like the hair flowing down my back Tickling freckle-splashed skin Sometimes, I wish it were your fingers.

I write to them about your presence Short lived, volatile, passionate Like a Molotov cocktail Combusting hungry hearts into shattered glass Indecisiveness is the most destructive form of suicide.

I write love letters to love songs Instead of writing them to you Because I can't feel disappointed When love letters don't write back.

The photo I am adding was taken in the south peninsula on the island of St. Kitts, my current home, alongside one of my closest friends, on the remnants of a cargo ferry. Yes, I drink my coffee with a straw.

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Winter in St Moritz doesn't stop at skiing and snowboarding

Day 1, Reykjavik

A lot of museums and art galleries are waiting for all the art lovers in the capital of Iceland, Reykjavik. And for the shopping lovers, you will discover luxurious boutiques when you visit the main shopping streets Laugavegur and Skolavordustigur. If you want to party and stay up all night, Reykjavik’s night-life is famous as local inhabitants tend to stay out until early morning. The longer and colder nights create the perfect conditions for experiencing the fascinating phenomenon called ‘The Northern Lights’. Northern Lights hunting tours are organized by Super jeep 4x4.

There is nothing in the world like it, definitely a must see in your lifetime.

Day 6, Helicopter Tour Day 4, The Snaefellsnes Peninsula

Day 2, The Southern Part of Iceland

Discover a breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean clash with the serene black volcanic beaches. It’s a gateway to some dazzling natural wonders: rock formations, frozen waterfalls and white glaciers are among the treasures you can expect to encounter.

Jökulsárlón is the largest glacier lagoon in Iceland.

Situated in south eastern Iceland, at the head of the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier branching from the Vatnajökull, it envolved into a lagoon after the glacier started receding from the edge of the Atlantic Ocean.

Day 3: The Golden Circle

The Golden Circle, including the great waterfall, Gullfoss, which is usually frozen during the winter months, the active geyser Strokkur that sprouts steaming hot water up to 30feet in the air every 10-15minutes, and national park of Thingvellir, also known as ‘The Big Three’. Amazing hotel surrounded by mountains and steaming geothermal pools, located inside the national park of Thingvellir, The Iceland air Hotel Hengill. You will have your private warm Jacuzzi outside your room and if there are the right conditions in the sky, laying in the jaccuzzi , perhaps with some champagne, is a perfect place to admire the beautiful northern Lights.

If you are a beginner or a professional golfer, you will find a golf course that suits you in Iceland. . In summer, you must try go golfing in the midnight sunthat is an unforgettable experience. Reykjavik club is the oldest one. The 18-hole Grafarholt course is currently the premier course in the country. Views from the Grafarholt are spectacular and in clear weather the Snæfellsjökull glacier can be seen. There is something mystical about the Snæfellsnes peninsula with its mighty volcanic glacier Snæfellsjökull at the tip of it. Snæfellsjökull is one of the most famous sites of the country. There are fishing villages along the northern coastline and the thousands of islands in the bay of Breiðafjörður, some colourful mountains, lush farming fields, large lava fields, volcanic craters and of course the mighty glacier/volcano.

The most amazing day! Visit the majority of Iceland´s “postcard” sites in only one day. The largest rivers, the most active volcanoes, the highest mountain, the biggest glacier, often the brightest skies and the darkest sands. Several landings are made on this journey including refreshment stops and a gourmet meal break at Höfn, preferably lobster. This is probably the most amazing tour one can do when visiting Iceland or anywhere else for that matter.

Day 7, The Blue Lagoon Spa

Now it’s time to go and relax a little after a long ride in the country side. The natural spa of the Blue Lagoon will offer you a deluxe massage. It is a steaming turquoise playground of geothermal pools and mineral-rich mud. At the bottom of the Lagoon you can be covered in the natural and healthy mud, which will soften your skin. Having pampered yourself, let’s head to The Pearl restaurant! While your taste buds delight to the finest cuisine, you will enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of Reykjavik and beyond as the restaurant gently completes a full rotation every two hours.

Day 5, All aboard for Adventure

Iceland is among the 10 best destinations worldwide for whale watching. Your whale watching adventure begins at the Reykjavik Old Harbour, just minutes away from the city centre! In Husavik, Iceland’s best whale-watching port, you can see different species and as these animals are curious, they often come quite close to the boat. But don’t worry they are too clever to do any harm. Last but not least, you can enjoy a 4 course luxury dinner cruise along the coast of Reykjavik. We start by the Old Harbour, watching the sparkling colours of Harpa Concert Hall as we sail out. The Reykjavik city skyline and the islands on the bay, such as Viðey and Engey, are magical.

Bon Voyage!

A 22 year old fashion illustrator, based in Beirut.

She is studying travel and tourism at American University of Science and Technology. She started drawing at the age of 8 and it hasn’t stopped since.

She often gets inspiration from fashion icons, films and vintage Vogue and Bazaar editorials. Her best days are those spent drawing in her office.

Discover THE ULTIMATE TRAVEL GUIDE in the Sandra Bakhamian upcoming issues, Bon voyage!

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How did you start?

I started my career in the shipping business in 2004; that is when I signed to work as a courier for FedEx. During which time, I managed to leave a strong impression on my superiors that a string of promotions were simply a matter of time. I climbed the corporate ladder while harvesting as much knowledge as I could harbor with positions that varied from operations, dispatch and sales eventually landing me a spot as sales manager. In 2013, I took on a new challenge as country manager for Posta plus Kuwait.

Why did you choose Posta Plus?

Posta Plus has shown a unique approach to the Kuwaiti market; such approach enticed me to jump onboard to be a part of this leading culture.

Furthermore, the ownership hoists a great understanding of the demands of this market, which is evident in the exponential growth of company market share over the past few years. My aim is to translate that same vision into new objectives and set a benchmark for courier services in Kuwait.

Describe some of Posta’s important accomplishments?

Here at Posta Plus we believe our biggest success comes from the success of our people and today we stand strong with 500+ Posta Plus employees and 200+ vehicles servicing the entire region. Moreover, we have grown in excess of 30% market share in 2013 alone, which is no small feature in its own merit.

What is your biggest challenge as C.M? Our biggest challenge as a team is not only to maintain our position as leaders but also to separate ourselves from the pack and to expand our services to be able to offer our clients complete shipping solutions.

What is the company strategy in the next 5 year?

We have been and always will be focusing on service value proposition, as we are true believers that our service experience will be the key indicator of distinguishing ourselves from the competitors. Moreover, we will continue to enhance our brand and look after further acquisitions across the region.

How many products and service lines does Posta offer?

We have variety of products as we aim to be one stop shop when it comes to the shipping needs. We offer domestic, international shipping services and we offer PO BOX address for the clients interested in shopping online from US, UK and UAE. This service is available under the name of MyBox.

What sort of activities do you like to do?

I enjoy sea activities and soccer.

What message would you like the people reading this article take with them home?

You will not discover new lands without losing sight of the shore, so get out there and make your dreams come true.

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Perfumes

The human use of scents, aromas and fragrances has its origins lost in ancient times. Why, when and how people first started to prepare them may never be known, but archeological findings, early written texts and oral tradition show that the history of aromas goes deep back in time. Early civilizations offered scent flowers, herbs and resins in worship of their gods. When burned, some plants released stronger aromas and scented smoke fires became part of religious rituals, a mystical mean of communication between heaven and earth, a tradition followed by many religions until present day.

When looking back into history, many agree that the Egyptians, during Queen Sheba's rule, were the first to incorporate perfume into their culture. From the religious ceremonies involving the burning of incense to the embalming of the dead, perfume was an integral part of Egyptian life. Even scents like myrrh were considered more valuable than gold. In the Bible, one of the Three Wise Men brought this as a gift to the newborn Christ. But perfume did not only linger in spiritual ceremonies: the Egyptians were also the first to anoint their bodies with the scents of cinnamon and honey. Depicted on the walls of the temple of Edfu, one can also see the depiction of the art of floral extraction as perfume is distilled from the flowers of the white Madonna lily. This "essential accessory" was reserved mostly for the powerful and the wealthy. Both men and women alike wore the precious scents.

With the death of the mystical Cleopatra, so also died the Egyptian grandeur and appreciation of beauty. For thousands of years perfumes had been used widely as an integral part of their culture even though almost all of the herbs and flowers were from abroad, from Palestine, Persia, India, and Arabia.

In Persia, perfume was also a sign of rank. In the palaces one could see kings with crowns of myrrh and of labyzuz and smell the aromas of sweetly smelling scents drifting in the air of their apartments. In the backyards of homes belonging to the wealthy, one could find exquisite gardens holding jasmine, lilacs, violets, and the famous red rose. This rose whose petals covered the floor when Cleopatra first met Mark Antony and that would become the symbol of the House of Lancaster during the War of the Roses, was known all over the world for its perfume which increased in intensity as the petals dried. The Persians began to master the art of preservation by placing the rose buds in sealed jars to be later opened for a special occasion. Persians also used perfumes after bathing.

It was not until after Alexander the Great, with his desire for conquest, defeated Darius III of Persia and moved to Egypt that he adopted the use of perfumes. It is said that his floors were sprinkled with scented waters and that his clothes were imprinted the perfumes of fragrant resins and myrrh. But the perfume found its magic in the folds of ancient Greek religion. The Greeks believed the Gods were perfume's inventors and it was said that the visit of a God or Goddess was marked with the sweet smell as a token of their presence. They held a special place in ceremonies. It is interesting that the first "gold medal" in the Olympic Games was a piece of art in the shape of a golden violet. Perfume was an integral part of Greek society, even though some of the greatest philosophers like Socrates found them "effeminate". However Greeks also made their mark on the world of perfume. They played an important role in the science of perfume by categorizing them by the part of the plant from which they were

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Madame Warrick perfumery factory in Nice, France. Created by Gaildrau after Lieto, published on L'Illustration, Journal Universel, Paris, 1863 made and documenting their compositions.

The Romans first celebrated scent around 750 B.C. in religious ceremonies to celebrate the Goddess of Flora. Each year the ceremonies would be held to celebrate the first flowers of the season. Later, the ceremony was held each year on April 28, four days before May Calend (this ceremony was adopted by the British and is now known as May Day). The Romans were also known for their gardens, but the flowers were mainly used for garlands to be worn in their maiden's hair. When the Roman's began their world conquest they began to adopt the use of perfume into their own culture. Greek influence was especially prominent in the use of perfume in religious ceremonies. As the Roman culture began to adopt these scents, one could see its effect everywhere. In fact, it was Constantine the Great who brought the use of scents into the Christian church. He had oils and incense burned in the church of St. John-in-Latrine, which was home to the early Popes for thousands of years. Even today, one can see the continuing of this ceremony as the Pope gives his annual blessing of the Golden Rose.

It is clear how perfume has played a significant role in religion. But this did not just belong to the cultures described above. The prophet Mohammed peace be upon him, centers Islam on the enjoyment of material pleasures, including perfume. He promised Muslims the Garden of Paradise where the most exotic perfumes could be found. The Quran speaks of those who make the journey across the razor-edge thin bridge of Al Sirat will drink form the waters that are "whiter than milk, more perfumed than musk". It was an Arabian doctor, Avicenna commonly known as Ibn Sina, who was the first to obtain the oil from flowers, known as attar, by distillation.

Before this revelation, perfumes were derived from the bark of twigs and shrubs in the form of resins.

Visitors of Arabian homes would be sprinkled with rose water as a mark of esteem.

Their coffees would be flavored with roses. A bowl of charcoal would be passes around after the meal and sprinkled with incense in which the guests' garments

would be wrapped. When the guest left, they would have their beards and garments sprinkled with incense as a parting gesture.

In India, perfumes also play a major role in their culture. Plants have always abounded in their country and the Hindu have adapted their scents into religion. The flames meant for sacrifices would be sending out aromatic scents of ointments and herbs.

In Hindu marriages the bride is rubbed with scents by her handmaid and later the married couple will sit beneath a silk canopy enveloped by the smells of sandalwood and other delicious scents. The god of love, Kama, is always shown carrying his cupids bow and his five arrows that are each tipped with a fragrant blossom. The scent of patchouli, which personally reminds me of my hippie roommate from freshman year and still makes me feel nauseous to this day (patchouli, not my roommate!), was used later to scents Indian shawls.

In China, incense is also used in religious ceremonies such as the death of a family member. The body would be washed and perfumed and incense would be lit in the room. The mourners would carry lighted sticks scented with incense during the processional. Chinese women wore their hair in buns that were wrapped with flowers whose fragrances would last for quite some time. Appreciation of scents such as sandalwood spread also to Japan. The Japanese religion Shinto uses the burning of incense and other gums during ceremonial occasions.

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By: Oussama T. Hussein The twelve Zodiac signs are an astrological version of birthstones in addition to the twelve calendar months. The March birthstone of the Aquamarine is considered to be the birth stone for Pisces (The sign of the Fish) and relate to those born between February 20 and March 20.

The Zodiac sign of Pisces also responds to Amethyst, Ruby, Bloodstone and Jasper.

Properties of the Aquamarine

Color of the Aquamarine

For those who were born in the month of March, Aquamarine is the traditional birthstone. The March birthstone reflects some of the properties with which the Aquamarine is associated - faithfulness, courage and friendship. The Traditional Metaphysical Properties for the March Birthstone Aquamarine are awareness, quick response and easing communication problems. The healing properties of the March birthstone are reputed to be effective for health problems relating to throat problems and stressrelated illness.

The traditional color associated with the Aquamarine is is transparent blue or sea-green however, the most admired aquamarine color is skyblue. This gemstone was strongly favored as a popular gem in jewelry.

The meaning of colors through the ages represented many aspects of life.

Social, religious, biblical and Christian symbolism were all reflected in the color blue! The symbolic meaning of the color blue has a Biblical meaning symbolizing heavenly grace.

Definition of the Aquamarine

The word Aquamarine is derived from the Latin words "aqua marina" which means "sea water" which reflect the color of the crystals. A transparent, pale green variety of beryl, used as a gem. The Aquamarine is a member The popular March Birthstone -- Aquamarine is found in the following of the Beryl (beryllium aluminum silicate) family. Crystal structure of the countries: Brazil, Nigeria, Zambia, Madagascar and the Ukraine.

Aquamarine, the March birth stone is Hexagonal.

Where are Aquamarines found?

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Dates

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Aquarius

21 January – 19 February

Garnet

Pisces

20 February – 21 March

Amethyst

Aries

22 March – 20 April

Heliotrope

Taurus

21 April – 21 May

Sapphire

Gemini

22 May – 21 June

Agate

Cancer

21 June – 22 July

Emerald

Leo

23 July – 22 August

Virgo

23 August – 22 September

Carnelian

Libra

23 September – 23 October

Chrysolite

Scorpio

24 October – 21 November

Beryl

Sagittarius

22 November – 21 December

Topaz

Capricorn

22 December – 21 January

Ruby

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nternational Women’s Day is annually held on March 8 to celebrate women’s achievements throughout history and across nations. CityPages as always, dedicates the March issue to every woman. The "CityPages Women of Substance" segment is our special way to pay a tribute to all the wonderful women around the world by highlighting and featuring some of the amazing women from Kuwait.

Be it politics, science, literature, entertainment or business, women have proved their worth in every field. Women are dreamers, challengers, achievers, and the pioneers of change. They say “Behind every successful man, there is a woman”. However, for some women, standing behind a successful man was not enough.

They had the courage to step forward and fight for what they believed in. They overcame barriers, shattered stereotypes and became an inspiration for generations to come.

Here are the eight amazing women who are on our list this year.

These women were strong enough to overcome all hurdles, break the rules, follow their dreams and achieve great success in their respective fields! These are the women who have taken control of their lives, who refused to take “you can’t” for an answer and instead live by “I will".

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A woman of substance is a woman of power, a woman of positive influence and a woman of meaning

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Faten Al-Naqeeb “Live in the moment do not live your day for tomorrow”

weekends. But I must say, aside from the stress and Please introduce yourself to our readers: I am Faten Al-Naqeeb, the founder and principal hard work I enjoy my profession and what I do. managing partner of Al-Naqeeb & Partners Law Firm. I am also a mother of three beautiful girls.

Your biggest strength: My sensibility, patience and ability to analyze.

Tell us about your education: I graduated from Kuwait University in 1987, holding a Your weakness or have you made any Masters in Private International Law from Cambridge mistakes along the way that you can share?

College, UK and Diploma in Contracts from University Of course I have made many mistakes along my way of London, Comuincaide Institute. but I don’t call them mistakes, I call them experiences, exercises and trials. Without them I would not be Can you tell us a bit about your journey where I am now. I learn from my mistakes, in fact I to your current role/job? Was it always your record those experiences in a note book so I can dream career?: remember not to repeat my mistakes.

I have never envisaged myself doing anything else I One of my weaknesses is hesitation as I tend to over always wanted to be a lawyer though my family tried think which may result taking a decision in a wrong hard to make me change my mind, as they believed timing or when it’s too late. it’s a difficult study as well a profession but I insisted.

Immediately after receiving my Bachelors degree I When things get difficult how do you stay joined the firm of family relative Mr. Nabil Al-Naqeeb motivated? for training, then later on I founded my own firm I simply remind myself with the many blessings I have for the local practice and after a number of years of around me and stay with a tune of gratefulness and practicing I launched the international practice at my positive energy as much as I can. I also take time off and firm. Precisely in1995 after I resigned from my post reassess the difficult issue and come up with options & as the legal consultant to PAAC (Public Authority for plans to solve it .

Compensation from Iraqi Invasion). I believe I was lucky to join PAAC which really did open my eyes to a What has been your most proud moment? new career dimension.

Many actually: In my career when I represented Kuwait in meetings Now that you are so busy, how do you manage held at the UNCC headquarters in Geneva with the your time? Do you have an average day?

United Nations Secretariat. When I saw may name on I believe there is nothing as managing time as much as the legal brief that was submitted before the UNCC managing priorities. No one can manage time. Time in support of the legal arguments and justifications of can’t be managed, it can only be utilized with doing individual claims for Mental Pain & Anguish for the priorities. Sometimes I do have an average day like Kuwaiti detainees and prisoners of war (POW) when everybody else, yet sometimes things get loaded up I was awarded an appreciation award from the World hence I stay up late for work especially when I have Bank for assisting in drafting their chapter of doing matters dealing with the USA and European countries, business in Kuwait. Recently, when I was awarded as the time difference between us results in making one of the 100 Powerful Arab Women & Business me work literally 20 hours and sometimes over our Women of year 2013 and again this year I was selected 80

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as one of the100 Powerful Arab Women. As a Kuwaiti lawyer, it makes me proud to be able to make it to the list for the second year in a row.

The 3 Keys to success according to you: Loving what you do, responsibility, and diligence.

The most inspiring woman according to you: Many but I am fond of Mrs. Margaret Thatcher.

Your favorite quote: Live in the moment do not live your day for tomorrow.

Your biggest achievement so far: Being registered as an expert of Kuwait & GCC laws at the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and attending before the International Court of Arbitration.

What would you like to achieve further?

I would like to publish my guide/ book “Doing business in Kuwait”.

I want to be registered among the attorneys with the WTO or represent Kuwait at this organization. I want my firm to continue to grow and have a presence in every country. I want to open a new specialty under the firm and make it successful.

Your biggest fear: That my firm will not continue as I dream for it to be (it will go when I’m gone from this world) since none of my daughters are interested in law or the office.

Your message for us at CityPages Magazine: Encourage more young qualified Kuwaitis by giving them the opportunity to shine.

I also would like to congratulate the team behind CityPages for making a successful magazine and thank you for such a nice interview.

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Dr. Sabreen Al-Zamel “Be honest and straightforward, your enemies will fail knocking you down”

Please introduce yourself to our readers: schedule, yet Friday is always a relaxing day with the I am Dr. Sabreen Al-Zamel, a consultant Plastic Surgeon family, I must every 2-3 months find time out with and the first Kuwaiti female in this specialty. my close friends on the weekend as well as to visit my uncle's house. I spend all Eids in Kuwait and visit Tell us about your education: my family. I try my best to rearrange my schedule to Graduated from Kuwait Medical School 20 years ago attend piano / classic music concerts here in Kuwait but with a PhD equivalent to the fellowship of the Royal this is possible only around 30% of the time. My real College of Surgeons in Ireland. Trained in the Canadian enjoyment is when I travel. Mind you I must include a Program of Plastic Surgery–Toronto. Trained in Breast scientific conference in my specialty everytime I travel Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery at Milan–Italy. as I don’t want to miss this chance at all. I used to find Recently passed the American Academy of Aesthetic time to study foreign languages before I opened my Medicine exam. private practice but now its not possible. However, I am lucky enough to became fluent in Italian and Can you tell us a bit about your journey understand basic French. to your current role/job? Was it always your dream career?

Your biggest strength: I knew I wanted to be a surgeon from the fifth year of My faith, my mother, my family, closest friends, and my medical school and I decided that I would become a patience which is also the meaning of my name as well.

Plastic Surgeon when I was in my first year of training. It was a very rough journey, full of stones thrown by the Your weakness or have you made any male colleagues and seniors in the specialty with bets mistakes along the way that you can share? among them about the year I was going to quit.

A great weakness is over-confidence with people and Yet at the country and the ministry level I got all the inability to manage my time to live various aspects of facilities and full support I would need. I was sent life however, I enjoy what I do. by the government to elite places for education and experience and I was promoted regularly and on time When things get difficult how do you stay despite the trials to abort this. However, whenever I motivated? managed to reach the person in charge's office I got Prayers and my lovely mother’s support and wisdom. all the justice I deserved. I had to carry on with my battle day after day because it was not professional or What has been your most proud moment? feasible to reach the Director's office whenever you I had lots of moments full of pride. For example, when encounter an obstacle. But, Alhamdulillah I managed I first started to teach at the same university I graduated to make my way through by sacrificing many enjoyable from was unforgettable. and essential aspects of life. And notw that I have made it to the front row of my specialty in my country, I must admit I enjoy what I do to the maximum and cannot imagine my life more beautiful than this.

I fulfilled my dream. I am well respected by those who were once enemies and also by allies and grateful patients.

An important note must be made here that on the other side of the great number of opponents I had two great mentors that suppoted me up to the last moment (Dr. Salah Al-Nesif - Head of Farwania Hosptal General Surgery Department and Dr. Nesso, former Head of Plastic Surgery Department and a University Professor and current Plastic Surgoen at Al-Seif Hospital).

The people who really suffered this bitter aspect of my career were my precious parents.

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The 3 Keys to success according to you: Faith, Perseverance, and Honesty.

The most inspiring woman according to you: My mother.

Your favorite quote: Be honest and straightforward, your enemies will fail knocking you down.

Your biggest achievement so far: Being the first female Kuwaiti Plastic Surgeon and the only one for the past 19 years till last year and I am very happy to see other young ladies being able to join our challenging field. They have all my support and I dream of the day when this would be a normal in our field.

What would you like to achieve further?

To be remembered in the field of Breast Plastic Surgery as well.

Your biggest fear: Loss of health and death.

Your message for us at CityPages Magazine: I am very grateful for this great opportunity to touch on this aspect of my life that no other media skillfully did before. Best wishes and more success to you.

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Rama Al-Azzeh “Practice what you preach�

Please introduce yourself to our readers: My name is Rama Al-Azzeh, a Public Relations guru and fashion slave. I am a perfectionist in every means. I have been working in the field of Marketing and Public Relations for Bayan Dental Center since 2009 and I am very passionate about what I do. Bayan Dental is one of Kuwait's leading dental clinics with a client base of +48,000, 4 branches and opening the 5th very soon. I am the daughter of a doctor therefore the medical field is not foreign to me. Living and studying abroad has made me what I am today; independent, aware and responsible are some of the few things it has taught me.

Tell us about your education: I studied at the American University of Sharjah (AUS) majored in Mass Communications, minored in Public Relations and Media Analysis.

Can you tell us a bit about your journey to your current role/job? Was it always your dream career?: Even though I am a "people person" who loves to mingle, this was not my dream job, nevertheless I fell in love with it after the second month!

I graduated and moved back from Dubai in 2008 seeking to bring my fashion label back home with me. I started a fashion label at the age of 23 and had my collection showcased at high end boutiques like S*UCE and Harvey Nichols. I signed with Bayan Dental Center for Public Relations and Marketing in 2009 and ever since it has been a wonderful love affair.

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explore the vast seas of marketing and public relations in Kuwait.

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

"The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once"- Albert Einstein by saying this I believe that by being a perfectionist and being organized I manage to find the time to do everything! My average day would be work and then other activities that I enjoy such as yoga, palates, and the gym.

Your biggest strength: My biggest strength is faith and being able to see the positive side of anything.

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

Everybody has a weakness, and I would say mine is that I can be shy sometimes! it hasn't made me make mistakes along the way but it has made me loose many opportunities. I would say that life is filled with chances, so when that chance comes, you should take it, what would your life be without making mistakes and taking risks.

When things get difficult how do you stay motivated?

I often reward myself to stay motivated, I look back and remind myself of all the progress I made. I always surround myself with positive people who lift my spirits up rather than the other way around and keep the positive energy flowing.

What has been your most proud moment?

Being a successful entrepreneur amongst a family enriched in medical schools would be one of my proudest moments.

The 3 Keys to success according to you: a) Invest in yourself, b) Be confident and believe in yourself, c) Set your goals.

The most inspiring woman according to you: The first and most inspiring woman I know is my mother, and she is the drive behind my power. And then of course we have Madonna, Coco Chanel, Rosa Parks, Oprah Winfrey and the list goes on, I get inspired every day.

Your favorite quote: Practice what you preach.

Your biggest achievement so far: My biggest achievement so far is my fashion label.

What would you like to achieve further?

I believe that success has no boundaries, growing in the fashion industry would be a dream come true.

Your biggest fear: Losing the people I love, is my biggest fear.

Your message for us at CityPages Magazine: Challenges are what make life interesting, and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.

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Fatma Yousef Ahmed “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts” – Winston Churchill.

Tell us about your education: I started studying computer programming and then I realized that I am more inclined towards applications that provide image manipulation and graphic generating softwares, which are my specialty now.

Can you tell us a bit about your journey to your current role/ job? Was it always your dream career?: I can't remember when it all started. I guess I was born an artist. When I was17 years old I was drawn to Photoshop as a main image manipulation software. It was quite fascinating, the doors it opened to me. The things that it enabled me to practice. My imagination could be put to life on a screen. Then soon after I started giving courses to youngsters, which also deepened my understanding of the process of 2D graphics and its relation with art.

By 2010 and after many courses that left its mark on a wide hue of the art loving public, I became closely related to the Art community in Kuwait.

Then I joined the Kuwait Art Association as I saw myself ready to take on this membership professionally.

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I focus. Then nothing else matters. I always remember the feeling when it’s all over. The feeling of achievement and self-fulfillment.

What has been your most proud moment?

My proudest moment is when I stand up to salute Kuwait’s national anthem during my participations in international art galleries.

The 3 Keys to success according to you: The three keys to my success are Imagination, Diligence and Love.

Your favorite quote: Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts – Winston Churchill.

Your biggest achievement so far: My biggest success is that I can touch people’s heart and soul through my art.

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

At some point I started applying my art into handicrafts, especially hand made accessories. Venturing into this with a commercial financial benefit in mind and intent of expansion at a later stage. My efforts ended with failure as I realized that even with the strongest efforts, nothing can be achieved without proper planning and that was my biggest mistake.

What would you like to achieve further?

To be the best to represent the Kuwaiti fine art in international venues and ventures.

When things get difficult how do you stay motivated?

It’s like climbing a very tall ladder, you never look down, especially when you are afraid of heights. I just keep my target very clear ahead of me and

Your message for us at CityPages Magazine: Thank you for giving me this chance to share my thoughts out loud with such a unique magazine.

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Your biggest fear: The fear that one day I will not be able to present new ideas or express myself in a pioneering artistic form.

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Hessa Al-Loughani “Everyone leaves a fingerprint”

Please introduce yourself to our readers: I am Hessa Al-Loughani, and I am the host of ‘Banat wa Bas’ on the Al Watan TV channel which I’ve been working with since 2007.

I also ensure to make time for me because I believe that balance starts within. I appreciate the moments of solitude that I get, and going to the gym offers me those moments.

Tell us about your education: I actually started my career in Education as a teacher, although my passion always lay in the Communication field which I studied for three years in university; however I changed my studies to Education instead and earned (with honors) my Degree in Teaching. I was quite young when I was in University.

Your biggest strength: I believe that my ability to create a balance in my life, and my ability to put out to the universe what I need, and successfully receive it stems from my belief in fate being in the hands of God.

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

Well, after I left my job in teaching I found myself leaning toward my passion yet again and realized that I had to follow my heart, took a job within the communication sector.

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

I am busy yes; however I make sure that I organize my time so that every aspect of my life gets the attention it requires, especially my children, all boys and always a handful. For example, I make sure to take a day off for every day I am shooting to spend time with them.

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

Perhaps not going straight into my career but into the media.

When things get difficult how do you stay motivated?

I tell myself that whatever situation I am in is clearly an indicator that whatever it is I want for that moment is not meant to be, so my belief in fate keeps me optimistic. I believe strongly in fate, and God gives you strength to pursue that fate.

What has been your most proud moment?

My proudest moment was the day when I became a mother and everything that it required of me.

The 3 Keys to success according to you:

Believe in success, belief in your ability that you can achieve, not run or chase after the one thing that stands in your way to success.

Your favorite quote: “Everyone leaves a fingerprint”.

Your biggest achievement so far?

My biggest achievement is consistency in my job, something that others may have once said that what I do would be just a phase or a fad.

What would you like to achieve further?

Further success with the things that I Iove to do such as spending more time with my children.

Your biggest fear: I’ve started to worry more about my children now that I’m older so I worry for my health more. Hence I exercise at least three times a week, eat well and get enough sleep.

Your message for us at CityPages Magazine: We all have to read more, reading is very important.

Reading is something that fulfills those parts that are lacking in society, reading can teach us what we need to fill inside ourselves, and words are a far better way to describe feelings, and reading is soothing.

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Maha Al-Baghli “There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure” – Paulo Coelho

Please introduce yourself to our readers: I am Maha Al-Baghli, a happy wife and a proud mother of 4 beautiful and talented children. I’m the elected president of BPW Kuwait (Business and Professional Club of Kuwait). I’m also the Managing Director and Founder of Safira CSR Company.

Tell us about your education: I finished my Bachelors in Civil Engineering from Kuwait University. Then I got my Masters Degree in Intelligent Transportation Systems from the University of Central Florida, USA. I also got my Certificate as a Certified International Project Manager (CIPM) from the American Association of Project Managers.

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

After I graduated from UCF and returned to Kuwait, I decided to work at Kuwait University as a Civil Engineer at the university’s Planning Office. Then soon I was chosen to be the first Kuwaiti engineer to work at the Kuwait University Construction Program (KUCP). There I gained a great deal of experience working with large contracting companies and international consultant offices who managed and constructed the new university buildings and planning the new university campus in Shidadiya (Sabah AlSalem University).

5 years later I got an offer to work at the private sector. It was a very important decision that I took bravely knowing the challenges of working at the private sector. I accepted the challenge and loved the new work environment of corporate fast base and competitive attitude. I worked at the United Real Estate Company (URC) as a Projects Director for 2 years. Then offered a position at a smaller real estate company, which didn’t work out because of the economic crisis that started soon after I joined them in 2008. After that and until the end of 2013, I worked at Al-Imtiaz Investment Group, where I held different positions in many diverse fields, (Media, contracting, health, branding, investment, etc. to name a few!

And finally in January 2014, I had decided to start up my own company to enjoy being my own boss for a change. Since I was always passionate about Social Responsibility and how to involve the Corporate and Government organizations more effectively in important social issues So, I established Safira CSR Company (Corporate Social Responsibility).

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for women empowerment since 2005, and I was volunteering in many activities in this regard. And I have been the elected President of BPW Kuwait since 2011.

And now I am fulfilling my dream by establishing my company with a Vision to be the best company in the Middle East that enhances the success of modern women. And a Mission to excel in planning and managing events and specialized programs and activities that enhance women lifestyle and boost her success, independency and happiness.

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

It’s all about organizing my priorities and managing time smartly. Because I am a wife and a mother and I care about the success of my family as much as my personal success. I make sure I keep a healthy balance in my life and my daily schedule. I also have a big extended family and a huge pool of contacts and friends that I care a lot about keeping in contact with them and share their happy and sad moments.

So the way I manage my time is by recognizing what’s important, what’s urgent, and attend to each event as its level of importance and urgency. And I do that on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.

Your biggest strength: I believe that I am a good project manager. Whether the project is an event, a trip, a relationship or even baking a cake. It’s all about how you look at the project, how you plan it, budget it, manage it, and be prepared when things don’t go as your initial plans, don’t panic, just adjust your plan and always move forward towards your goal.

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

You always make mistakes. It’s normal. That’s how you learn and get experience in life. The important thing is that you don’t let the disappointments make you quit. Or put you down. If you accept the fact that mistakes are inevitable, they will only make you stronger and more successful.

My weakness might be that sometimes I plan in too much details and take longer time before making a step because I’m too careful and conscious. And being too conscious sometime makes me lose opportunities. I keep encouraging myself to be brave and follow my instincts.

When things get difficult how do you stay motivated?

I always read or listen to self development and motivation books. I also try my best to socialize with positive, successful and motivated people.

I also make sure to take care of myself, treat myself with a nice spa day and reward myself with a gift when I accomplish an important project. That always help.

What has been your most proud moment?

I have many proud moments. As a mother I’m so proud when my children achieve their goals. And every one of my 4 children has given me something to be proud of. I also feel proud of myself when I deliver a project ahead of time and below budget, which proves what a good CIPM I am.

The 3 Keys to success according to you: The most important keys of success are: 1. Educating yourself about what you want to succeed in. 2. Give back and help other people to achieve their goals and God will help you get what you want. 3. Always think big and plan ahead and never stop dreaming.

The most inspiring woman according to you: The most inspiring woman in history to me is Zainab, daughter of Imam Ali and granddaughter of Prophet Mohammed. She was so brave, strong, resilient, and delivered a strong message and played an unforgettable and timeless role model for women.

Your favorite quote: There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure. – Paulo Coelho Your biggest achievement so far: I have achieved a lot so far, I’m so lucky. However, my biggest achievement is still ahead of me. I will definitely inform you about it soon.

What would you like to achieve further?

I want to see all my children successful and happy. I want to grow my company and be the best in my line of business. I want to give back to my society and my country and be part of Kuwait’s development.

Your biggest fear: I have no fear. I face fear, get to know it, and beat it.

Your message for us at CityPages Magazine: Thank you for your interest in me. I appreciate your magazine’s involvement in highlighting the positive issues and interesting people in Kuwait and I encourage you to be a bigger part of motivating the youth into realizing their dreams.

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Reem Al-Ghanim “Money is the Anthem of Success”

Please introduce yourself to our readers: I am Reem Al-Ghanim, 28 years old, lived most of my life in beautiful Los Angeles, where I have completed my education.

Tell us about your education: I graduated from California State University, and also took courses from Regents Business School in London (RBS).

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

My current title is Marketing and PR Coordinator at Hotel Missoni, Kuwait. Unfortunately, this was not my dream career, I adore PR and communications as well as marketing but not in the hotel industry. Kuwait has strict restrictions that disable us to use our full potential.

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

My day job consumes most of my day, on average I spend 10 to 11 hours. I manage my time by tackling the most difficult and time consuming projects first, then ease into the daily task of the day to day job.

Your biggest strength: Every assignment or task no matter how big or small, I make sure I take it to the finish line, with complete perfection. Your strength and reputation is as good as your last work.

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

My biggest mistake was giving people the benefit of doubt, never give someone an assignment when you can do it yourself. Trust no one, and do the best you can.

When things get difficult how do you stay motivated?

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My method is to face the music. I go ahead and deal with the difficult issue whatever it may be. My motivation is that I believe in myself and know I am capable in handling any situations that comes my way.

Trust, believe, and implement.

What has been your most proud moment?

My proudest moment is when I received an award from the Rezidor Carlon Group for Best PR Effort in 2013.

The Keys to success according to you:

1. Love What You Do

If you love what you do, you will work harder. You will enjoy your business and your life. You will spend the time to know your business inside out. You can brag about what you are going to do but if you do not bring the best to the table, you will be knocked down.

2. Never Quit or Give Up

Some of the smartest people never made it because they quit.

3. Luck and Hunger

The harder you work, the luckier you will get. So never get carried away by the hype. Focus and work hard. The toughest people are not the smartest and it’s better to be smart than tough. Fight for yourself rather than begging. Work hard and be careful.

watching and will think twice before messing with you as they know that you fight for your right. It will earn you respect from people.

7. Market Yourself

Be controversial and get free marketing. Anyone can pay for marketing, but the art is to get it free.

8. Be Happy, It Really Does Not Matter

Personally I think this is the most important. Sometimes people ask, Reem how do you do it? How do you do multiple jobs without any stage fear? Just do it!! Don't even think about it. Take the pressure off by saying it does not matter.

The most inspiring woman according to you: Ivanka Trump.

Your favorite quote: Money is the Anthem of Success.

Your biggest achievement so far: Being acknowledged as the best PR effort of the year for 2013, in the entire GCC. by Rezidor Carlosn Hotel Group.

4. Follow Your Gut

What would you like to achieve further?

My dream is to expand to bigger and better things, not limited to hospitality. Hospitality is a stepping stone to a brighter future.

5. Get the Best People and Do Not Trust Them

Your biggest fear: This might sound arrogant but I honestly have no fear.

Fear challenges us to push ourselves to the limit, and get us out of our comfort zone, like the saying goes “Life begins outside your comfort zone.”

6. Get Even

Your message for us at CityPages Magazine: Believe in yourself, give it all your best, and I assure you, you will achieve your goal. The sky is not the limit, on the contrary, the universe is.

Dream big, travel often, and enjoy the good life.

If you are smart and really know your business, follow your gut. It might require you to go against the tide sometimes but if you really know what you are doing, go with your gut and have the confidence to follow it yourself.

The thing with smart people working for you is they will try to screw you if they think they can do better without you. Make sure people who work for you, respect you. If they respect you they will not screw you, but if they think you do not know the business and lose respect for you they will screw you.

Hit people hard when they take advantage of you.

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Amal Al-Hamli “A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves” -Lao Tzu

Please introduce yourself to our readers: A capable, results orientated senior manager with experience of leading high performance teams. Highly motivated with a proven ability to develop people and commercialize all aspects of a business. Experienced in converting every opportunity into success and of driving profit and growth. Well networked and highly successful in implementing business process improvements, defining company direction, achieving goals, change and optimizing business procedures.

manage your time? Do you have an average day?

Time is measured by how productively you use it. Living in the fast lane makes it difficult to have an average day. I manage my time by ensuring that the end result of any day is positive/successful. An average day is a result average people aspire for, I strive for a successful day, a result motivated people aspire for.

passionate about. To excel in your career, you need a lot of passion.

Motivation: Being successful is directly related to how motivated you are. Motivation is the driving force that separates desire from will.

Drive: Drive is the combination of will and energy.

The amount of drive a person has is a measure of how strong his will is to reach his goals. Drive helps you focus on your goals.

Your biggest strength: My greatest strength would be my eagerness to learn. I The most inspiring woman according to you: Tell us about your education: believe that on a daily basis you can develop new skills. My mother.

Academic: Personally, skills are a big part of our everyday lives.

•MBA, General and Strategic Management – The more things we know and learn, the more we are Your favorite quote: Maastricht Business School able to live on a higher standard.

“A leader is best when people barely know he exists, •BA “English Language and Literature” Kuwait when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: University Your weakness or have you made any we did it ourselves.” By Lao Tzu mistakes along the way that you can share?

Professional Certification: I have no tolerance for incompetence, and become Your biggest achievement so far: •Harvard Business School “Managing Strategically, very irritated with it. I have dealt with this weakness There are many things in my life that I value, my Leading for Results” Custom Executive Development by living with the fact that I cannot expect the world family, my career, and my friends. I could not choose Program for GCC Banking and Finance Executives to live up to my expectations, and keep a professional just one moment in my life that I felt was my greatest •Certified , Credit Skills Assessment (CSA) and firm stance when it comes to these things. I use achievement because every component in my life is •Certified Manager (CM ) constructive feedback when appropriate, or forward it important to me. to the appropriate person when necessary.

Can you tell us a bit about your journey What would you like to achieve further? to your current role/job? Was it always your When things get difficult how do you stay I strive to become a successful leader. I want to dream career? become a positive social influence where I can share motivated?

I majored in English Literature at Kuwait University Competition keeps me motivated. Dealing with aid and spread support to others. This is derived from and during that time I got into banking via a trainee everyday challenges and finding solutions to these possessing the proper traits, beneficial interactions, position in one of the local banks. “I wanted a job in issues is a major motivator. New challenges bring new favorable outcome, and promising vision. banking after graduating from University, so I strove to learning experiences, and my strength is my eagerness get one”, After having spent a good number of years to learn.

Your biggest fear: immersed in the local financial sector I again set my My biggest fear is the inability to make the change I mind on locating a job with one of the Regional banks, strive for.

What has been your most proud moment? and true to form ended up working for Mashreq as Still to come.

Head of Retail and within a couple of years I became Your message for us at CityPages Magazine: acting Country Head.

As long as you know what you want, you can have it, The 3 Keys to success according to you: Passion: Do what you love. If you want to be no limits, no restrictions, just believe in yourself and Now that you are so busy, how do you successful at your career, you should do what you are don’t take no for an answer.

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MARCH Movie Releases A HAUNTED HOUSE 2

Director: Mike Tiddes

Director: Rob Guillermo Director: Minkoffdel Toro

Starring: Marlon Wayans, Jaime Pressly, Essence Atkins, Affion Crockett, Dave Sheridan, Gabriel Iglesias

Starring: Ty Burrell, Max Charles, Stephen Colbert Allison Janney, Ellie Kemper, Ariel Winter

MUPPETS MOST WANTED

THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL

DIVERGENT

Director: James Bobin

Director:Wes James Wan Director: Anderson

Director: Neil Burger

Starring: Steve Whitmire, Eric Jacobson, Ty Burrell, Ricky Gervais, Tina Fey, Tom Hiddleston

Starring: Bill Murray, Ralph Fiennes, Angela Lansbury, Jude Law, Saoirse Ronan, Jeff Goldblum

Starring: Shailene Woodley, Maggie Q, Zoe Kravitz, Ansel Elgort, Jai Courtney, Kate Winslet

Genres: Suspense, Horror, Comedy

Genres: Adventure, Family, Comedy

Genres: Thriller, Action

Genres: Drama, Comedy

Genres: Sci-Fi, Drama, Teen

Synopsis: Crossing new lines and breaking

Synopsis: Emmy Award winner Ty Burrell

Synopsis: Takes the entire Muppets gang

Synopsis: Recounts the adventures of

Synopsis: An adventure set in a future

on a global tour, selling out grand theaters across European destinations, including Berlin, Madrid and London. But mayhem follows the Muppets overseas, as they find themselves unwittingly entangled in an international crime caper headed by Constantine—the World’s Number One Criminal and a dead ringer for Kermit—and his dastardly sidekick Dominic, aka Number Two, portrayed by Ricky Gervais. The film stars Tina Fey as Nadya, a feisty prison guard, and Ty Burrell as Interpol agent Jean Pierre Napoleon.

Gustave H, a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars, and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend. The story involves the theft and recovery of a priceless Renaissance painting and the battle for an enormous family fortune -- all against the back-drop of a suddenly and dramatically changing Continent.

world where people are divided into distinct

300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE

NOAH

old barriers, A Haunted House 2 is the sequel to the box-office hit starring Marlon Wayans as Malcolm who, after exorcising the demons of his ex, is starting fresh with his new girlfriend and her two children. After moving into their dream home, Malcolm is once again plagued by bizarre paranormal events.

NEED FOR SPEED

voices Mr. Peabody, the world's smartest person who happens to be a dog. When his "pet" boy Sherman, voiced by Max Charles, uses their time traveling WABAC machine without permission, events in history spiral out of control to disastrious and comical results.

Mr. Peabody is a business titan, inventor, scientist, Nobel Laureate, gourmand, twotime Olympic medalist, and genius who also happens to be a dog. Using his most ingenious invention, the WABAC machine, Mr. Peabody and his adopted boy Sherman hurtle back in time to experience world-changing events first-hand and interact with some of the greatest characters of all time.

SABOTAGE

Director: Scott Waugh

Director: David Ayer

Director: Noam Murro

Starring: Aaron Paul, Imogen Poots, Dominic Cooper, Scott Mescudi,

Starring: Eva Green, Jamie Blackley, Sullivan Stapleton, Rodrigo Santoro, Andrew Tiernan, Callan Mulvey

Genres: Thriller, Action, Adventure

Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sam Worthington, Terrence Howard, Dawn Olivieri, Joe Manganiello, Olivia Williams Genres: Drama, Crime, Action

Synopsis: The story chronicles a near-

Synopsis: Follows an elite DEA task

Synopsis: Explores the story of 300 from

impossible cross-country race against time— one that begins as a mission for revenge, but proves to be one of redemption. In a last attempt to save his struggling garage, bluecollar mechanic Tobey Marshall (Aaron Paul)— who with his team skillfully builds and races muscle cars on the side—reluctantly partners with wealthy, arrogant ex-NASCAR driver Dino Brewster (Dominic Cooper). Just as a major sale to car broker Julia Bonet (Imogen Poots) looks like it will save the business, a disastrous, unsanctioned race results in Dino framing Tobey for manslaughter.

force that deals with the world's deadliest drug cartels. Specializing in complex mobile operations, the team executes a tactical raid on a cartel safe house. What looks to be a typical raid turns out to be an elaborate theft operation, pre-planned by the DEA squad.

After hiding millions in stolen cash, the team believes their secret is safe - until someone begins assassinating them one by one.

the battle at sea between Themistocles and Xerxes' Naval Commander, Artemesia.

Ramon Rodriguez, Harrison Gilbertson

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Genres: Adventure, Drama, Action

This new chapter of the epic saga takes the action to a fresh battlefield—on the sea— as Greek general Themistokles (Sullivan Stapleton) attempts to unite all of Greece by leading the charge that will change the course of the war. 300: Rise of an Empire pits Themistokles against the massive invading Persian forces led by mortal-turned-god Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro), and Artemesia (Eva Green), vengeful commander of the Persian navy.

factions based on their personalities, Tris Prior (Shailene Woodley) is warned she is Divergent and will never fit into any one group. When she discovers a conspiracy to destroy all Divergents, she must find out what makes being Divergent so dangerous before it's too late.

Director: Darren Aronofsky Starring: Ray Winstone, Emma Watson, Logan Lerman, Julianne Moore, Jennifer Connelly, Douglas Booth

TYLER PERRY'S SINGLE MOMS CLUB

Director: Tyler Perry Starring: Tyler Perry, Wendi McLendon-Covey, William Levy, Amy Smart, Zulay Henao, Cocoa Brown

Genres: Drama, Adventure

Genres: Comedy, Drama

Synopsis: God is saddened at the

Synopsis: After an incident at their

wickedness of mankind and sends a great

children's school, single mothers from

flood to destroy all life on Earth, but instructs

different walks of life bond and create a

Noah, a man "righteous in his generation," to build a wooden ark and save a remnant of life from the Flood. Noah builds the ark and saves his family and representatives of all animals from the massive flood waters

support group.

Brought together by an incident at their children’s school, a group of single mothers from different walks of life bond, and create a support group that helps them find comedy in the obstacles of life, as well as their inner strength to overcome their personal challenges.

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My Best Oscar 2014 Moments...

Brought to you by: Ahmad Al-Ragum

Pharrell Williams "HAPPY" Pharrell Williams rocked out to "Happy" at the Oscars on Sunday, during which he went into the audience to shimmy -- literally -- with Lupita Nyong'o, Meryl Streep and Amy Adams in the front row.

With a black version of his now-signature Vivienne Westwood hat, Williams filled the stage with a choir of high school students and 20 professional dancers.

Ellen DeGeneres Hosts The comedienne hosted the Academy Awards for the second time (the first was in 2007), filling her opening monologue with jokes about California's storming weather (of rain), the prettiest person in the room (Jared Leto) and the Oscars being so similar to The Hunger Games -because everyone is starving with cameras on them.

Star-Studded Selfie by Ellen After changing into an allwhite outfit, DeGeneres invited Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Lupita Nyong'o, Kevin Spacey, Jared Leto and Channing Tatum to join together for an epic star-studded selfie with the goal of breaking the Twitter record for most retweets.

Subsequently, Twitter itself went down.

John Travolta's Menzel Misstep

Pizza Guy - Who's Hungry?

Edgar Martirosyan came to the Dolby theatre where the Oscars was held, thinking he was delivering to writers backstage. Nut no, he was shocked!! because when he realized he was on stage and he didn’t understand what was going on and what' was he doing there and the best part that he was handling pizzas to the celebrities.

After joking that the Oscars were like The Hunger Games, DeGeneres distributed slices of pizza to the stars, with Chiwetel Ejiofor, Julia Roberts, Meryl Streep, Harrison Ford, Jennifer Lawrence and more helping themselves to a slice, as Brad Pitt and Kevin Spacey volunteered to help serve. Though Leonardo DiCaprio turned it down, DeGeneres made it a point to serve one star in particular: "Kerry Washington is pregnant, she needs some."

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Though he starred in three massive music movies (Saturday Night Fever, Grease and Hairspray), John Travolta misspoke when presenting the singer from the year's biggest music movie, Frozen, introducing Idina Menzel as "Adele Nazeem." Unfortunately, Degeneres only did a little bit better, calling her "Eye-dee-nuh" instead.

Oscar Winners: Best Actor in a Leading Role: Matthew McConaughey (Dallas Buyers Club)

Photography by: @abdullah_hamadah at @seventyseven_kw studio

Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Jared Leto (Dallas Buyers Club) Best Actress in A Leading Role: Cate Blanchett (Blue Jasmine) Best Actress in A Supporting Role: Lupita Nyong'o (12 Years a Slave) Best Animated Feature: Frozen Best Directing: Gravity (Alfonso Cuaron) Best Original Song: Frozen (Let It Go) Best Picture: 12 Years A Slave

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HOLLYWOOD’S HISTORY OF FAKING IT

THE EVOLUTION OF GREENSCREEN COMPOSITING Today we’ll explore Hollywood’s history of visual trickery with the backstory of modern greenscreen compositing.

THE MAGICIAN’S MEDIUM With cameras and computers everywhere in our modern world, it’s easy to forget that the very first motion pictures were, themselves, essentially a special effect. It’s here at the beginning of filmmaking that we’ll start our journey: the close of the 19th century with one of the world’s first prolific filmmakers – a man who spent his life studying the art of illusion – Georges Méliès.

As film grew up in the 1900s and 1910s more techniques for augmenting sets and creating false realities would be developed. The Glass shot was a technique of painting elements on a piece of glass and placing that glass between the subject and the camera – a sort of real world compositing which was refined by early filmmaker Norman Dawn, using it to augment sets making them look much bigger and more elaborate without the costs of construction.

This “black back matte” effect which was called the Williams Process was used quite famously by John P. Fulton in 1933 for the film “The Invisble Man”. The shots where the invisible man was taking off his clothes were accomplished by photographing actor Claude Rains wearing a full black velvet suit standing against a black background. This effect was so memorable and startling it was used on follow up sequels even after more effective processes came along.

BLUE SCREEN This process used colored lights, lighting a background screen blue and the foreground subject in yellow. Using dyes and filters, the blue and yellow light could be split apart to create traveling mattes. The Dunning Process would first see use on King Kong in 1933.

In his 1898 film Four Heads are better than one, (Un Homme De Tête) Méliès employs a visual trick that is the rudimentary beginnings of what we now think of as greenscreen compositing.

The use of mattes for multiple exposures.

Compositing is a technique combining different shots and elements into one image. The matte shot was the first compositing techniques employed by early filmmakers such as Melies. In his film, Melies would black out parts of the frame using a piece of glass with some black paint. This “matte” made it so no light would reach the film so it wouldn’t get exposed.

Then Melies would rewind the film and this time matted out of everything else and expose only the part of the frame that was under the matte earlier. The resulting double exposure could combine two or more different shots into one frame all done inside the camera.

This matte technique was used again on Edwin S. Porter’s 1903 The Great Train Robbery but this time not as magic trick but as a means to create a larger more realistic world

But the problem with the glass shot was the paintings had to be ready on set. Norman Dawn solved this problem by painting the glass black and treating the shot like a matte shot. The matted film would be transfer to a second camera where matte artists could take their time creating the matte paintings. This matte painting concept continued seeing use in the golden era of Hollywood and continues with us even in our digital world.

Notice the train moving outside the window of the train station – also the open door of the mail car with the scenery in the background. Both of these shots were done using mattes and double exposure.

Now the fair question to ask here is why didn’t they just shoot it in a real train station or a real train car?

The answer is it was technically impossible at the time. Early orthochromatic film needed a lot of light and the technology for efficient electrical lighting for film was still a decade or two away.

That’s not even considering the inherent exposure problems of shooting an interior scene with a window in the shot.

Even modern day cameras have trouble with the brightness differences between interiors and exteriors. In order to make film behave the way we experience the world, visual trickery had to be done.

THE “BLACK” SCREEN The problem with mattes is the camera had to stay perfectly still and no action could cross the matte line – the “hopefully” invisible line between the live action and the matte painting.

This is where the traveling matte came into place. The process patented by Frank Williams in 1918 and demonstrated here in F.W. Murnau’s 1927 film“Sunrise” – was a black matting process which photographed subjects against a pure black background.

The film would then be copied to increasingly high contrast negatives until a black and white silhouette emerged. This black and white silhouette was used as the matte – called a traveling matte because it moved throughout the frame.

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The problem with the Dunning Process was it only worked with black and white film. Color Film needed a new technique and it would come in 1940 by special effects artist Larry Butler in the Thief of Bagdad.

Using the three strip technicolor process, Butler shot the subject against a blue background. Blue was used because it was the farthest away from skin tones and the blue film stock had the smallest grain. Taking the blue separation from the three technicolor negatives, Butler was able to create a silhouette matte just like with Williams process. Then, using an optical printer, a relatively new invention at the time that could combine multiple film strips into one, Butler would first remove the blue background from the foreground plate and, using the negative of the travelling matte, remove the foreground space from the background plate and then finally combining both foreground and background plates together.

This bluescreen technique won an Academy award for Best Special Effects for Lawrence Butler in 1940 but it was not without its inherent problems. Firstly the process was extremely time consuming as it involved several steps with an optical printer. Secondly, it still had some edge issues where a thin blue line was almost always visible in the shots. It also couldn’t handle any fine details like hair or smoke or motion blur. Despite these limitations, the blue screen process was used extensively including in such blockbusters as The Ten Commandments in 1956:

“YELLOW” SCREEN

Hollywood kept experimenting with other variations on the bluescreen process including the ultraviolet matte as used in The Old Man and The Sea. But the real challenger to blue screen was created in the late 50s and credited to one of the giants in world of compositing Petro Vlahos.

There was just one problem. Only One Sodium Vapor prism was ever made so there was only one camera that was capable of this process. Disney owned the camera and they didn’t let it rent for cheap.

REVENGE OF THE BLUE SCREEN In the late 50s, When MGM was ready to produce Ben Hur in the MGM Camera 65 format (a 65mm film process) they turned to Petro Vlahos, the inventor of the sodium vapor process for help on the compositing. They didn’t want the problems that Ten Commandments had with bluescreen but The sodium vapor process wouldn’t work as it prism it used was been made for 35mm film, not 65mm. So Vlahos was asked to see if he could do something about trying to improve the bluescreen process.

After six months of hard work, Vlahos had a discovery. And this is where it gets pretty complicated..

Developed by Vlahos in the mid 50s and used extensively by the Walt Disney Studios in the 60s and 70s: The Sodium vapor process used actors, who were lit normally, standing in front of a white screen which was lit by powerful sodium vapor lights – those are the orange lights you see on street corners. Sodium vapor emits light in a very specific wavelength – averaging 589.3 nanometers – and nothing else.

I have consciously avoided the the term “chroma key” as historically the term applied only to video systems only. That’s not the case anymore. In rudimentary video mixers, a keyer was a mathematical process that would make a range of colors in a video signal and make it transparent. This is, of course, a common effect that television newsrooms all over would use weather map special effects.

Blue as a screen color was still predominate but green started to take over as films began getting the digital post production treatment in the late nineties. Why Green? Basically Green was easier and cheaper to light than blue, green registers brighter on electronic displays, worked well for outdoor keys (where the blue screen might match the sky) and the bold green color was less common in costumes than blue is.

And now as digital camera are replacing film, many digital sensors use a Bayer Pattern which have twice the number of green photosites than red or blue to capture luminance.

This makes modern digital cameras much more sensitive to the green part of the spectrum making pulling a matte from greenscreen a little easier. Blue is still commonly used as are other colors depending on the needs of the shot.

Using a specially coated prism in an old three strip Technicolor camera, the very specific wavelength of the sodium vapor light was split off and captured on special black and white film – automatically creating the black and white traveling matte.

The remaining light would be captured by regular three strip Technicolor Film which was relatively unaffected by the yellow/ orange sodium vapor lights.

Most colors that aren’t purely green or purely blue have about equal amounts of blue and green in them. So when creating a matte from bluescreen, Vlahos used a Green Cancellation separation (or positive), ran it though with the original color negative exposing both pieces of film together under a blue to light to create a “blue difference matte”. This matte was clear where the blue and green were the same – Then the blue separation positive was combined with the original negative and exposed under red light to get a cover matte. This cover matte was applied back to the original color separations except that the blue separation was replaced with a composite of the green and the green difference mask – essentially a synthetic blue separation.

This technique produced some of the best travelling mattes of the time and was used by Disney first on film The Parent Trap and then The Absent Minded Professor both in 1961. Mary Poppins in 1964 demonstrated the capability of the sodium vapor process winning an academy award for best special effects.

DIGITAL GREEN TAKES OVER

This complicated process required 12 film elements to get from the composite negative to the composite internegative but it was remarkable in the way it single handedly solved the edge and fine detail problems that plagued blue screen.

So now with advanced software and motion controlled cameras, Chroma Key, a term that has grown now to encapsulate much more than it’s original video technique, can be used to insert backgrounds and set extensions in ways that Georges Milies and Norman Dawn could only dream of.

There are cynics today that believe modern film is too reliant on CGI and that we should return to a simpler form of real filmmaking. But as I hope you learned, that era never existed – filmmakers from the very beginning have sought to push the medium with special effects.

The undeniable truth about filmmaking is the only thing that matters is what’s on that screen. From Edwin S. Porter’s matted train station window to the modern action spectacle, it’s all about creating a window onto another world. A world where each of us can find our dreams our fears and ourselves.

All these effects we have are just tools to help us get there..

And we have some fantastic tools, so use them, and make something great.

It was so successful in fact that the process remained in popular use for almost 40 years. Developments like microprocessor controlled quad optical printers, employed by Richard Edlund for The Empire Strikes Back made the process faster and more accurate but the next big change to come would be in the form of digital.

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or the seven-year-old girl, the date was irrelevant. It was just another of many that transpired in the past. She woke up, stealthily, slipping out from underneath her covers and tiptoed barefoot out of the house. She didn’t notice the eyes from her neighbor’s window, half hidden behind curtains and somber shadows. And why would she, when the only thoughts that preoccupied her mind were of her mother and of the black cat?

But the two hateful eyes followed her from the moment she entered the garden to the moment she stood thoughtfully in front of the broken bush. On any other day, the seven-year-old girl with the defiant eyes and rumpled nightgown would have stood in this spot to fill her lungs with the scent of jasmine emanating from the bushes surrounding her house. On any other day, she would have crouched—the brim of her expensive pajamas sloshing on the ground—and extended her small hand. On any other day, she would have rubbed her fingers together, the way her father, had shown her, and called any of the stray cats that roamed their area: psst, psst, psst, psst!

For the past few days, however, the little girl had appropriated a new pet that would sashay through the bushes, like a rooster instead of a cat, and splay on its back, with its stomach facing the summer sky, demanding attention, and occasionally, a can of tuna and a bowl of skimmed milk. The seven-year-old girl would rub its belly as if it were any other cat.

It wasn’t, though. It was black.

And the date was relevant, as Zainab, the seven-year-old girl, slowly gathered, her recognition goaded by the first clue. The area where Zainab usually greeted her appropriated pets seemed desolate. It was as if someone had rammed the bush with a sledgehammer. When Zainab looked down, following the trail of scattered leaves, she noticed something else. Blood. Drops dotted the ground. She curled her lips in thought as she tapped the earth with the sole of her right foot. Unlike every other day, the ground felt flabby. She stuck her toes in the ground. They sunk with ease. When she pulled them out again she gave her garden a panoramic sweep.

It was a little before six in the morning. A mix of purple, pink and orange skies turning blue coated ruffles of oddly shaped clouds. No birds drifted in the air because there was no breeze. It was quiet. The lemon and orange trees, less than four feet tall, looked good against a backdrop of dark shaggy leaves. A slice of home, her mother often said. It now had blood, a broken bush and grave silence.

Zainab tossed one last glance at the opening of the bush, contemplated the call, and decided against it. She ran back into the house and tiptoed into her bedroom, taking care not to let her mother, who was busy making breakfast with the servants in the kitchen, hear her.

Her mother knocked on her door a few minutes later, “Wake up little one,” then knocked on the boys’ bedroom doors as well. The eldest, Abdaljader, was fifteen years old. He slept in his school uniform because he hated getting dressed in the morning. He was always at the breakfast table first slurping on a bowl of Kellogg’s cornflakes. The second, Hamoody, was twelve. He remained in bed as the maid who raised him changed his clothes. She’d turn him on his back and pull off his pajama pants then slip on his freshly ironed school uniform. She’d try to get in a few brush strokes before saying, “Hamoody, time for school.” Then she’d hold him, as if he were lame, and walk him slowly to his chair. She wouldn’t leave him until 102

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he started chewing a few times on a cucumber and cheese sandwich she’d made especially for him. The third was 10-year-old Alawee. He was Zainab’s favorite, if only because he was willing to take all of her stupid birthday gifts in exchange for his own.

The seven-year-old girl slipped into the shower, something she’d learned to do on her own since the age of four because her mother had impressed upon her the sanctity of the female body. When done, she wrapped herself in a towel and went to her bedroom where Alawee was rummaging through her drawers.

“Get out.”

“I want a pair of socks. Mine are boring.”

“They’re all boring. They’re socks!”

“No, you get different ones.”

“Whatever. Take what you need and get out.”

When she sat on the bed, Zainab said, “By the way, something weird happened last night.”

“I don’t like weird.” Zainab didn’t respond. Alawee picked a pair of white socks rolled into a ball and stood. “How weird?”

“Blood on the ground. Broken bushes. Someone dug the earth in the garden.”

Alawee’s eyebrows narrowed. “I said I didn’t like weird.”

Their mother called their names from the lower level, and Alawee hurriedly left his sister’s bedroom lest he received a colossal rebuke. Their mother had been especially apprehensive about their growing friendship and had tried on regular occasions to turn them against one another. Of course, Zainab didn’t really know why her mother feared their friendship, and she wouldn’t find out until she was thirteen.

When her brother left, Zainab locked the door, dried her body, and then began wearing her school uniform. She buttoned her striped dress and curved the collar the way her British schoolteachers preferred, even though she thought she looked much better with her collar popped.

She trotted down the stairs, her pink backpack bouncing on her right shoulder, and sat at the breakfast table. Her father lowered his morning paper and rumpled her still wet hair.

“How wet is it?” her mother asked.

“Not at all” he lied.

Her mother rolled her eyes and placed two boiled eggs on Zainab’s plate. Zainab didn’t say anything. She hated boiled eggs. They smelled like farts and tasted like chalk. She wanted a chocolate croissant, but she knew the rule: her body was sacrosanct. It didn’t belong to her. It belonged to God and to her future husband.

She picked up an egg and broke the shell, holding her breath in the process.

“E ta’alay,” said the father, folding the newspaper at last and chugging down the remainder of his milk. “I’ll drive the cat to al-Jahra today when I bring back the kids from school.”

Zainab’s father had promised her mother to drive away the cat so it doesn’t locate their home again, but he had made another promise to his daughter that they were

only going to lie about it, and not, in fact, perform. When he looked at Zainab, however, he didn’t wink as usual.

Her mother said while ushering the boys to the sink, “Good. I never want to see that cat again,” and turned on the faucet so the eldest could wash the sleep off his face.

But Zainab didn’t let it go. She flicked an eggshell like a booger and said, “Momma, did you kill it?”

Her father smacked her head with a rolled up newspaper, and cried “‘Aib ‘alaich!”

“I’m only asking because I saw the blood!” protested the girl.

Her mother asked her for the location.

Zainab shrugged her shoulders. “Where else? In the garden, where you killed and buried the cat.”

Her father slowly lowered the paper.

When he got up, her mother said, “You can’t. You have to take the kids to school.”

“I can’t leave you here alone.”

“We’re in Kuwait. Don’t worry.”

Zainab’s father hesitated. He clutched the edge of the table.

“Go to work,” her mother urged. “I’m sure it’s nothing. Zainab has an active imagination.”

Zainab rolled her eyes. Spoken like a true murderer, she thought. She tugged on her father’s dishdasha to tell him the truth, that she saw the blood with her own eyes, but he didn’t look down. “I’ve been hearing stories,” he told his wife.

“They’re just that, stories. Don’t worry.”

He shook his head. “Take me to the blood,” he told the seven-year-old.

“What if the boys miss the flag salute?”

Better damn safe than damn sorry, he thought. Zainab’s father moved swiftly. He swept his youngest into his arms and stepped out in the garden. “Where?” Zainab pointed at the broken bush, and heard her father curse under his breath. He put her down. Then pulled up his dishdasha and tied it around his waist. He pulled off his qitra and ‘igal and hung them over his daughter’s head then went back into the house.

Zainab waited, holding on to her father’s headwear until he returned at last gripping a shovel.

He rolled his dishdasha’s sleeves rakishly over his arms.

“Where?”

Zainab pointed again.

He unclasped his gold Omega watch and slid it over his daughter’s wrist.

“Step back baba.”

The family filed into the garden as he pelted the earth.

“Hamza,” the mother kept saying, “Hamza it’s OK. This is Kuwait. It’s OK” but not even she believed herself when her husband uncovered the carcass. The father grabbed one of the cat’s legs and lifted it. It dangled, dripping blood and filth on the ground. Its face was battered; its body cut from its chin to its testicles.

Hamza could only look at his wife, as if to say, “It might be Kuwait, but things are changing.”

Zainab, who couldn’t look at the cat she loved, averted her eyes. When she did, she noticed something in the earth. Had she looked up, she would’ve noticed the hateful eyes glinting in the shadows. She called out to her father.

“No,” her mother said. “Leave it. Let’s go. The boys will miss school.”

But her husband didn’t listen. He put the cat on the side of the hole and picked up the sheet of paper indicated by his daughter.

Inscribed with blood was a Koranic verse. Qul a’otho birab al nas, it began.

“I told her not to play with the black cat.”

Her father crumpled the bloody sheet. His eyes, searching for a threat, came upon the spectator, hidden in the shadows. “No one’s going anywhere today.”

Tomorrow? He thought to himself. What then?

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MARCH Book Releases

Taking a spring break holiday this March? Whether you are headed to the beach or just need a mental vacation, here are some new book releases -from thrilling debuts to allegory to travel writing -- that can take you away from the everyday.

Off the Record

Colleen Hoover

Her first big reporting assignment for her North Carolina college newspaper has her covering a state senator’s impromptu press conference. Brady Maxwell may have everything it takes to be a politician—a winning pedigree, devastating good looks, a body made to wear suits—but his politics rub Liz the wrong way. When Liz’s hard-hitting question catches the upstart senator off-guard, it impresses Hayden Lane, Liz’s editor who feels she’s headed for a promising career as a reporter.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover, a passionate tale of friendship, betrayal, and romance—and the enchanting music that inspires one young woman to put her life back together.

At twenty-two years old, aspiring musician Sydney Blake has a great life: She’s in college, working a steady job, in love with her wonderful boyfriend, Hunter, and rooming with her good friend, Tori. But everything changes when she discovers Hunter cheating on her with Tori—and she is left trying to decide what to do next.

Boy, Snow, Bird Helen Oyeyemi

Helen Oyeyemi recasts the Snow White story in Boy, Snow, Bird. This tale takes place in 1950s Massachusetts, where Boy has gone to escape the ugly life she left behind in New York. She marries a widower and becomes stepmother to his daughter, Snow Whitman. When Boy has a dark skinned daughter of her own, she realizes the Whitmans are light skinned African Americans who have been passing as white. Suddenly appearances become important, and the evil stepmother in her comes out.

Falling Out of Time

David Grossman

David Grossman's son died in the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah War, so the

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Every Day is for the Thief Teju Cole

Teju Cole's debut novel, Open City, was the winner of the PEN/ Hemingway Award. He returns in Every Day is for the Thief with a novel about Nigeria that was taken from his blog. This novel was first released in Nigeria in 2007, but has been updated for its first release outside of Africa. It is the story of a man who returns home to Nigeria from New York City for a visit, and sees different facets of life all around him. Original photographs by the author are interwoven into the novel, which has been called a combination of fiction, memory and travel writing.

The Heaven of Animals

David James Poissant

examination of grief in his latest novel is close to his heart. Falling Out of

This debut collection of short stories moves between realism and allegory

Time has been called "a fable" because it is not as much about realism as

and Poissant's writing has been compared to authors such as Raymond

an exploration of how several characters -- the Walking Man, the Net

Carver. Poissant's stories have been published in a variety of magazines

Mender, the Midwife, and the Elderly Math Teacher -- each deals with the

and received several awards. They look at family relationships in love and

death of a child. Their lives are intertwined in this small but powerful tale.

turmoil.

Made to Break

Panic

If you want to try out some debut fiction this month, Made to Break by D. Foy might be just what you are looking for. This is a novel of five longtime friends taking a New Year's Eve trip to a cabin at Lake Tahoe. A car crash leaves one of them seriously injured and all of them are trapped at the cabin by a storm, forcing them to take stock of where they have been and what they have done. This book is straight to paperback but is receiving some pre-publication buzz.

Lauren Oliver returns with another young adult thriller that adults can also enjoy. Panic is the name of a game that teenagers (seniors in high school) began playing because there was nothing else to do in summer in the small town. The novel follows two characters involved in the game, a girl who never thought she would play but suddenly has a reason to want to win, and a boy with a secret that he thinks will propel him to victory. Along the way, they form alliances and confront the possibility of love. The movie rights to this novel have already been sold.

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Emily

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mily is a very special novel to me, as it is one of the few novels written by British authors that really stick with me and on top of that I have read it repeatedly for at least twenty times. It is one of my favorite books after all.

This book was first published in 1975 under the fiction category by great British author Jilly Cooper. Jilly Cooper aged 77 began her career as a journalist before starting to write novels. She has written a lot of fiction and none fiction books, famous titles such as Angels Rush In (1990), Octavia (1977) and Score (1999).

Emily was her first romance novel and the only book I ever read for her.

You know how our lives change in a single moment when we decide to make a decision of going or not going someplace, of taking that call or not, of going on that trip or staying home? Well the story of Emily started this way.

If Emily didn't decide to go her friend's party that night, she wouldn't have met the very irresistible Rory the artist; she wouldn't have ended up marrying him and moving with him to the wild Scottish island of Irasa to live alongside his mother and her dog. A lot of ifs in Emily's case. But does she regret going to her friend's party? Or is she grateful for it? Sometimes we take hasty decisions without really looking more into it; however these decisions change our lives forever, sometimes in a good way and sometimes in a bad way. Yet, it all starts with one simple choice.

After Emily takes this spare of the moment decision to marry Rory and move away with him, she realizes that there is a lot about his life, his past that she isn't aware of. As he also made a spare of the moment decision he got bored of her too quickly as everyone knows he is used to leading his own life. He starts paying attention to his work and not her, which in return frustrates her, as a result she starts to

look for some color in her life elsewhere, and on such an island like Irasa there are only so many people she can meet. The story keeps taking unexpected turns of events which keep the readers guessing.

Next month I will review one of my favorite books by one of my favorite American authors John Irving called Until I Find You. The story talks about a boy named Jack with his mother who were always in search of his father but they never found him. Jack turns into a man, an ink addict and a movie star. His father always haunts his dreams which lead him to start the search again for his father.

It’s a long detailed story of a Jack's quests to find a part that’s always been missing from his soul.

Nada Soliman

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The Speech Of

Hope

Khalid was sitting, but he noticed that a few people that he knew all had a look on their faces, a look of hurt and pain. All of them were aching but for different reasons, so he gave them a speech.

searching and let go of the wrong one. And that job that you hate so much, quit.

Find something that you love doing and do it. And for that person who has just lost a loved one, somebody that has passed away, you’ll be okay, I promise. Hold on to the memories and don’t forget, you will always have that person in your heart.

His speech:

To everyone. There is always a solution to every problem. Remember the problems you had last year? Are they a problem now? No, well then the problems you are going through now will no longer exist in the near future. So wipe those tears and get back up on your feet, there is so much of this beautiful life to see.

“Listen, I can’t promise you that it will be easy, because it won’t be. But what I can promise you is that each day will go by and the pain will wear off until one day you’ll wake up and your heart won’t feel so heavy anymore. And that’s when you will realize that you are okay after all.

But until then, you need to get out of bed every day and go on with your life. Don’t stop and don’t give up. I know some days you feel like the energy is drained out of you and you don’t want to go on with your day, you just want to sit at home and dwell on the pain and think about what you have lost, but don’t. God has a reason for everything, he really does. He has better plans waiting, so don’t give up on him, he hasn’t given up on you.

And the ache in your heart, that eventually goes away. Let go of the past. Whether it is a heartbreak that you are trying to get over or whatever it may be, don’t cling onto something that isn’t meant to be. This speech is to everybody, everybody who is suffering. To the people who think that life will never get better for them.

For those who are sick of their jobs and feel so drained, who have lost a loved one, for those who are searching for confidence because they aren’t happy with how they look and for those who are letting go of somebody they love so dearly because both paths were different. Let go off the negativity and don’t lose hope.

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I know, it is hard but it won’t always be like this.

Just have faith.”

Just as he finished his speech, an old man got up from his seat and walked towards Khalid.

“Young man,” he said and put his arms around him and hugged him while he sobbed. “I needed somebody to tell me that for years, and finally somebody has.

Thank you. I can get on with my life again, it’s been awhile.”

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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.

The Sacredness of Maternity W

e often hear people ridicule Mother’s Day because to us Muslims, everyday is mother’s day. But is that true? Or is it something we tell ourselves just to oppose the west and be pretentious?

If you are a mother and your children love you, doesn’t Mother’s Day bring warmth to your heart and makes you feel all fuzzy inside? As a person who is always with his mother, I know that even though to me everyday is mother’s day, there’s still something special about the 21st of March; it isn’t a day that goes by without us commemorating it with a cake, a mother’s day card, and a hug and kiss for our mom. You should at least do that to your mother on that, and see all the positive outcome.

If you are not a mother, think of your mother’s overflowing sentiments once you give her a bouquet of roses on this special day! Doesn't that inspire you? You cannot fathom how happy that makes her. Note that it is impossible for anyone to love you more than your own mother, let alone as much as she does. In fact, only God loves you more. So Mother’s day should be appreciated for the happy moments it brings to us all. And also because she definitely deserves this day dedicated for her as token of gratitude for her continuous support and her everlasting love and care for us.

Think of yourself in your current state as an effigy, crafted over the years by your dearest mother. If it wasn't for her devotion, you would be miserable. So the least you could do for your mother on this sacred day is to help her with housework, surprise her a gift, or take her out. You wouldn't repay her by that, but it’s the little things we do to try to repay our mothers for all the good things they have done for us.

her! And that is truly admirable.

And I do not only mean the kids when I say that some people do not comprehend the value of motherhood, but a lot of mothers nowadays simply do not know what it means to be a mother. They become uninterested shortly after bearing their first baby, or their second, or third. And that causes such a profound disturbance on society as a whole, which shows that a mother stops being a normal person when she delivers her first child — she becomes a full-fledged institution. An institution that raises a child to grow up to be a healthy and loved individual, capable of changing the world for better or for worse.

Maternity is sacred, and in this world, being a mother is the most awesome thing ever, because a mother isn't simply a mother because she bore a child, she is a mother because she is a whole set of ideals that everyone should look up to. A mother is an example for us all, because mothers do their jobs most efficiently (and it is not an easy job), without expecting any form of reward whatsoever and from that, we define morality!

In the end, it remains in your hand now to either be grateful for her strenuous efforts of raising a generation, or just this special day, and pretend to love her for your personal image.

Happy Mother’s Day to all.

A few people nowadays truly appreciate the value of motherhood. A lot of people don’t give their mother the appreciation or the love a mother truly deserves. They treat her as if she is supposed to help them, and that is definitely against our Islamic values. She doesn’t just do what she does because it is her duty as our mother; no, she puts out her whole heart into nurturing her children. A mother is passionate about raising her children. She always wants them to become better people than

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Cool New Gadgets To Add To Your Wishlist Check out the latest gadgets this month ranging from the USB Paper Shredder to iPhone Boom Mic.

Griffin MultiDock

Cannon Popcorn Maker

The Griffin MultiDock is a USB charging station for any and all of your devices. The neat row of docks will simultaneously charge all your smartphones, e-readers and tablets. You can hook up to 10 devices at the same time. The best part is that each charging dock is the same, and can be used by any device – iPhones, iPads, Android smartphones and tablets, etc. The MultiDock automatically detects what kind of charge the docked device needs and supplies the required charging rate. Now anyone and everyone in the home or office can charge all their devices at the same time. The Griffin MultiDock is the ideal charger for an electronic age when everyone carries 2-3 devices that need USB charging at least once a day.

This stubby little Cannon Popcorn Maker makes popcorn using hot air circulation technology. The popcorn kernels loaded into the cannon pop and shoot out into a bowl you place in front of the cannon. It’s a healthy and oil-free method that makes popcorn easily and quickly with lower calories. The cannon has an on/off switch, and comes with overheat protection that ensures you won’t have popcorn wizzing around all over the place. This means you can play with the cannon, but you may only use it to make food, not war. It’s easy enough to operate, since all you have to do is plug it in and load it up with the popcorn. Even so, you get a user manual along with the cannon and a rather fetching plastic bowl.

Sony 4K Camcorder

Mini Tabletop USB Paper Shredder Letter Opener Combo

Capture your vision in breathtaking 4K Ultra HD with the camcorder that fits in the palm of your hand. Sporting resolution that’s four times clearer than HD, this changes everything. Footage is captured with true cinematic depth thanks to the 1” image sensor and video is recorded with total versatility in mind: XAVCS, AVCHD and MP4.

Put one in your hand and tell your story in 4K. Create cinematic video with 14MP resolution sensor (for video) and high quality 20MP still images.

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Professional Crosscut Paper Shredder designed for destroying of family and office documents, keep all your documents safe and confidential, and at the same time open all of your letters with ease.

Wheatgrass Juicer From Williams-Sonoma

Luxi Light Meter Attachment for iPhone

This Wheatgrass Juicer from Williams-Sonoma has an ergonomic design that makes it easy to extract a precise mix of juice and pulp from wheatgrass. You can even adjust the regulator to increase or decrease the amount of pulp you want with the juice. It’s made of stainless steel and is a workhorse juicer designed to last a lifetime.

Luxi is a light meter attachment for the iPhone that you can use to test and tweak light settings before taking pictures with a camera. This is a patent-pending product from Extrasensory Devices. It won’t empower you with ESP, but you will have the power to use the best light to bring out vivid colors and clarity in your pictures. Luxi is basically a diffusion dome that fits in snugly over your iPhone’s front-facing camera.

It comes with a free light meter app that you can find in the App Store.

Obviously, you can always use it for juicing any and all kinds of veggies and fruits, and for experimenting with recipes for healthy drinks. No doubt your kids will hate the juicer as an instrument of torture which makes healthy drinks they are forced to swallow, but it’s all for their own good. You can take it apart easily, clean it up and put it back together in no time.

iPhone Boom Mic It’s a small microphone that gives your iPhone videos big, professional style sound.

Think, your subject amplified and background noise dulled.

The mic attaches to the headphone jack and adjusts to hold the back of your phone, even over a case!

It’s super lightweight, so you can carry it in your pocket wherever you go.

Shooting your friend’s show?

Use the directional setting to capture all of the sound coming from the stage.

When you’re interviewing the band afterward, switch to the super-directional setting for more precisely focused recording.

iPADKET Car Seat Headrest Mount Holder for Apple iPad Mounting your iPad iPad2 or iPad 3 on your car seat headrest just got easier. With iPADKET’s convenient pocket design, you can now instantly mount and dismount your iPad without adjusting knobs or using tools. Simply insert your iPad or iPad2 into the iPADKET and you’re ready to enjoy the iPad immediately. iPADKET will protect and secure your iPad. It is simply the easiest way to mount the iPad onto your headrest. iPADKET mount flushed against your headrest or the back of your seat. No clunky mounting arm or clamp obstructing you from getting in and out of your vehicle. iPADKET will also accommodate the iPad iPad2 & iPad3 with the Apple iPad Case or other cases with a cover flap width dimensions of 245mm.

USB Bed Risers Power up without ever leaving your bed with these USB Bed Risers. It’s the convenient, close-at-hand power source for lamps, laptops and more. Plus, they also help raise beds 7' off the floor to increase under-the-bed storage space.

One bed riser features: twin 110-volt, 15-amp grounded power outlets, as well as twin USB 5-volt DC outlets with charging light for convenient charging of handheld devices. 6' L cord plugs into the nearest outlet.

Radioactive Elements Glowing Coaster Set Radioactive Elements Glowing Coaster Set. Featuring the atomic number and isotopic mass of the most stable or common isotope for their respective radioactive elements, these pressure-sensitive coasters light up when you put your drink on them. Choose to set your drink down on: Radium-226 (Red) , Plutonium-244 (Blue) , Uranium-238 (Green) , Thorium-232 (Orange)

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hotography evolutioned from a way to capture and document, to a form of communication.

A language abbreviating thousands of words, evens all spoken languages known to human beings to express and to reach out to meditate.

Also to isolate you, your camera and your view, it fits anywhere you want to fit.

There are no boundaries on how to express with photography, from the hard core professional to the hobbyist, anybody and everybody can find a category to relate to. To take as a personal style and taste of the still visuals, and those categories varies from simple snapshots to much more meaningful pictures in photo journalism and street photography.

I found myself and my passion in Fashion and Beauty Photography as a part of my personality. I see beauty in everything in life and this category translates my vision, and expresses my personal taste. You must give yourself some time and experience few categories of photography until you settle on what translates your vision perfectly.

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‫الفيسبوك‬ ‫اشترت الوتساب !‬ ‫أعلن مؤسس موقع الفيسبوك للتواصل االجتماعي " مارك " رسميا ً عن شراءه لتطبيق "‬ ‫الوتساب " بقيمة ‪ 16‬مليار دوالر‪ .‬حيث حقق تطبيق الوتساب نجاحًا ملحوظًا في السنوات‬ ‫األخيره ‪ .‬تأسس " الوتساب" في عام ‪ 2009‬من قبل “برياني أكتون” و “جين كوم” الذين‬ ‫كانوا يعملوا في موقع ياهو سابقًا ‪ .‬وكلنا يعلم بأنه تطبيق لتبادل الرسائل الفورية‬ ‫المجانية ومشاركة الصور ومقاطع الفيديو بين مستخدمين البرنامج ويمكن تحميله‬ ‫على جميع االجهزة الذكية مثل " االيفون" و " بالك بيري" و " االندرويد" و " نوكيا "‪.‬‬ ‫لكن الذي يميز "الوتساب "عن غيره من مواقع التواصل االجتماعي وباقي التطبيقات‬ ‫بأنهم كانوا رافضين نهائيًا بيع االعالنات على التطبيق وكان قرارهم بفرض رسوم‬ ‫بسيطة بمبلغ ‪ 0.99‬دوالر سنويًا على أن يبيعوا اعالنات تجارية ‪.‬‬ ‫لكن مبدئيًا يوجد بعض التغيرات الجديدة منذ شراء "مارك " لتطبيق " الوتساب " ‪،‬‬ ‫حيث بدأ مستخدمي موقع الفيسبوك عن ابداء سعادتهم الشديدة حول خاصية الغاء‬ ‫" آخر ظهور ‪ ، "-Last seen‬وبعدها قامت باضافة ميزة جديدة على التطبيق وهي اخفاء‬ ‫صورة الملف الشخصي ‪ .‬و يمكنك التحكم بهذه الخاصية من خالل اعدادت الحساب‬ ‫‪ Account settings‬وتستطيع االختيار من ثالثة خيارات للتحكم بخصوصيتك مث ً‬ ‫ال ‪ " :‬الجميع‬ ‫‪ " - Everyone‬أو " جهات االتصال ‪ " – My contacts‬أو "ال أحد " ‪. - Nobody‬‬ ‫من وجهة نظري الى اآلن التطور البسيط الذي أصدره “مارك” يبدو متقدمًا ويحفظ‬ ‫خصوصية المستخدمين من ناحية أخرى ‪ ،‬لكن الى االن النعلم ماهو التطور الجديد الذي‬ ‫يخبأه لنا " مارك " لكن ثقتنا به والتطور الذي أحدثه خالل الفترة الماضية تجعلنا نثق به ‪.‬‬

‫‪Faisal Ben Dhofari‬‬ ‫‪General manager / Owner‬‬ ‫‪Click integrated Media Solutions‬‬

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Now—lets get to the nitty gritty: summer 2014 street style trends. To perfect the look, which, between you and me, isn’t always that effortless, one absolutely must own an “it” bag of some sort, be it Saint Laurent, Chanel, the new Celine, for example, and a pair of “it” shoes, be it hot new espadrilles from Louboutin, Valentino studded mules, or cutout summer boots from Balenciaga. Keep the outfit plain and simple, and then accessorize, depending on how much you want to pile on and what look you want to go for. Personally, I can be moody when it comes to accessorizing. Sometimes I want to be covered in statement necklaces, rings, and have a total arm party. Other times I just love to rock that perfect white tee and a pair of hot ripped jeans and nothing else; which brings us to the essentials.

Some trends have been reoccurring for the past few summers that have turned into essentials in every girl’s closet. Every one needs a perfect white tee shirt, as well as a crisp button down. Ripped jeans, be it boyfriend or skinny, are a savior—ask me,

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those babies have saved me time and time again during fashion crises. Leather shorts are also a must, depends on if you can tolerate them in Kuwait summers through. Amazing alternatives, which I love to opt for, are city shorts, in any fun color. When it comes to 2014 however, prints, prints, and prints are everywhere! Fun bright colors piled together yet kept minimalistic with choice of accessories will definitely add a chic element to a street style look. Asymmetric cuts are also in, paired with a bit of a causal and sporty look, like jerseys, sneakers, and sweatshirts. Another trend which will totally be a hot street style look for summer which is a bit more grunge is layering mesh or see through materials, and keeping these layers black and white. Lastly, layer your whites, and maybe add some candy colored accents to keep it interesting.

To finish off this summers street style look, get some beachy disheveled waves, a golden tan, and finish off with a bright red lippy—Ruby Woo from Mac is my favorite.

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Living in London, one of the worlds fashion hot spots, for around 5 years gave her the chance to channel her passion even more. She met people from the industry, worked closely with a designer, gained some styling experience, and most importantly, got to be inspired from the ever so urban street style almost everywhere she went.

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Missoni tee 120k.d 7. Marc by Marc Jacobs cardholder 25k.d 8. Lanvin belt 75k.d 9. Miansai leather bracelet 40k.d Zouch is about men's fashion, giving insight on what, how and when to wear. Think of Zouch as your personal fashion consultant. This page relates to all men of all ages as a helping tool to dress with style and edge. Find your own individual style as we push boundaries for you. Rest assured we will keep you updated with all the latest fashion news, men's trends and lots more.

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SPRING SUMMER 2014

The woman of sophistication and character traced by Oysho over the course of recent campaigns can now take comfort in the fabulous fine materials featured in the new spring 2014 collection.

ROYAL BEAUTY GROUP AND HOUSE OF SILLAGE DEBUTS NEW LIMITED EDITION

TRAVEL SPRAY IN FINELY-JEWELED SOLID GOLD FOR FALL 2014 Luxury haute parfumerie artfully fuses precious fragrances with rare jewels in exclusive new product design

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Bossini unveils Spring Summer 2014 collection

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Spring Summer 2014 Launch

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SALSA Men/Women 2014

Spring Summer 2014 THE WEST COAST (some say the best coast) captures our spirit this season.

California’s effortless blend of work, play and daily life is echoed in a merge of texture, material and tone. Grounding it all is a group of fresh, Sonoran desert neutrals.

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Vilebrequen store has announced the launch of its latest collection of summer bathing suits for men and women under the name of "Sea & Sun 2014" The collection is recognized for its bright colors and nice prints, which are inspired by the beautiful nature of Miami located in the state of Florida.

Steve Madden launches season’s must-have dynamic styles for men and women!

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Madonna, the undisputed Queen of Pop worldwide, wore the exclusive Tiger ring from Carrera y Carrera at an Oscar party at the mansion of her manager, Guy Oseary, in Los Angeles, California.

Madonna loves Carrera y Carrera AMOUAGE PRESENTS INTERLUDE COLLECTION AS LUXURIOUS GIFTS FOR MOTHER’S DAY Gift the most important woman in your life this Mother’s Day with Amouage’s ‘Interlude’ collection of Fragrance, Candle and Bath & Body products. The introspective fragrance for women evokes an air of disorder while maintaining a sense of balance and tranquility. ‘Interlude’s’ floral chypre reveals sweet Bergamot and bitter Grapefruit creating turbulent tensions in the top notes while Rose, Frankincense and Sandalwood in the intricate heart are masqueraded with an unconventional combination of Nut, Coffee, Kiwi, Honey and Agarwood. Warmth is injected to the fragrance’s contradicting accords with an opulent base of sumptuous Amber and Vanilla.

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LOUISE ROE WEARS PRONOVIAS TO THE 86th ACADEMY AWARDS TV Host and fashion expert, Louise Roe hit the Oscars red carpet this season in Pronovias. Roe stunned in a Grecian inspired emerald green creation by the Barcelona fashion house. The Abalorio gown from Pronovias 2015 Fiesta Collection features an asymmetrical neckline with subtle lace and beaded detailing.

Roe, a regular fashion correspondent on the red carpet during awards season, co-hosted Access Hollywood's 2014 Oscars coverage. A red carpet staple, Roe has co-hosted Access Hollywood’s Golden Globes coverage in 2013 and 2014, their Oscars coverage in 2013.

Additionally, she hosted ABC’s LIVE pre-Oscars show in 2012, and also the red carpet at MTV International’s Movie Awards, VMA’s and EMA’s for two years running.

Piccadilly Princess Royal Colours The master cutters, polishers and gem setters at Backes & Strauss have reached new heights in the creation of the Piccadilly Princess 'Royal Colours' which, as the name suggests, is a lady's cocktail watch bedecked in a variety of spectacular stones which reflect all the colours of the rainbow - and more.

No two examples of the Piccadilly Princess Royal Colours will be alike, nor can they be - because each watch is created using a unique hand-picked selection of white and fancy-coloured diamonds which are individually set to create an unrepeatable, one-off pattern.

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SPA & MORE Kuwait, recently held a training session to introduce its exclusive (new one of its kind) Protein Dye KEUNE by KEUNE Netherlands. The training was lead by International Dutch Educator Mrs. Editha Kocks to a selective VIP Beauty and Hair Care Saloons in Kuwait and they were delighted and gained a great experience with what KEUNE has to offer for Hair Care & Coloring. The unique formula of KEUNE dye is rich with Protein and other Nutrients and protective ingredients for different hair types and colors.

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Introduce Protein Dye Keune By Keune Netherlands

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At the Launch of Nationwide Humanitarian Campaign “JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST RHEUMATOID” by PHF

At the Opening of Mackenzie Childs Showroom

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flat White DISCOVER the rich, intense flavours of our Mocha Italia blend, Carefully combined with velvety smooth milk.

At the Diamond Jubilee of West End in Kuwait Celebration

At the Press Viewing of Victoria's Secret Latest Collection

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ETOILE Boutique Opening at the Grand Avenues

At the AIGNER Spring/Summer 2014 Collection Launch

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Special Brunch by Mauboussin to Present the Latest Collection and Introduce to The World of Mauboussin's Signature Pieces

At the Opening of Elie Tahari Store in 360 Mall

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At the G-Star RAW SS/2014 Collection Launch

Level 1 Calisthenics event taught by the World Calisthenic Organization (WCO) Master Trainers from Los Angeles organized by Multi Works

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‫ تي في‬3 ‫احتفل مستشفى دار الشفاء بتشغيل أحدث جهاز للتصوير بالرنني املغناطيسي‬ ‫مركز التصوير التشخيصي في املستشفى الذي يعد الوحيد من نوعه في الشرق األوسط‬ ‫ أكد الوكيل املساعد للشؤون الفنية في وزارة الصحة الدكتور جمال احلربي خالل متثيله وزير الصحة الدكتور علي العبيدي‬،‫وفي هذا الصدد‬ ‫في احلفل صباح أمس بحضور شخصيات طبية ومسؤولني أن وزارة الصحة تدعم القطاع اخلاص الطبي وتعمل على تفعيل عمله لدوره‬ ‫ الفتا ان هذا اجلهاز الطبي يعتبر عالي اجلودة وهو الوحيد في القطاع اخلاص كما ان هناك‬،‫في تقدمي اخلدمات الصحية املتميزة للمواطنني‬ ‫جهازا اخر في مستشفى الصباح‬. ‫ «يأتي هذا االحتفال متزامنا مع فرحتنا باألعياد‬:‫وفي كلمة للمدير الطبي في مستشفى دار الشفاء الدكتور يوسف الظفيري قال‬ ‫ عاما على هذا الصرح الطبي وايضا حصولنا للمرة‬50 ‫الوطنية وهي عيد االستقالل وعيد التحرير ومكمال الحتفاالتنا اخلاصة مبرور اكثر من‬ ‫ قمنا بإحضار أحدث جهاز رنني‬2003 ‫ مشيرا إلى انه «منذ انطالقة املستشفى مبوقعه اجلديد عام‬،»‫الثالثة على االعتماد الكندي البالتيني‬ 0.23 ‫ مغناطيسي في ذلك الوقت وكان جهاز تيسال‬philips ‫ بجهاز‬2008 ‫ ومت تطوير القسم عام‬esppree ‫ثم قامت ادارة املستشفى بتوفير‬ ‫ جهاز الرنني املغناطيسي اجلديد‬skyra ‫ تيسال مع جتهيز مركز فحص انيق وحديث حتى يشعر املرضى بالراحة واالطمئنان‬3 ‫بقدرة‬. ‫ مشيرا الى ان اللجنة العليا ملستشفى دار‬،‫ ألقى رئيس قسم األشعة الكتور محمد اسماعيل كلمة اوضح بها االمور الفنية للجهاز‬،‫بدوره‬ ‫ تي متاشيا مع رؤية املستشفى بان تكون مركزا صحيا رائدا في تقدمي‬3 ‫الشفاء قررت اضافة وحدة الرنني املغناطيسي الفائقة اجلودة بقوة‬ ‫اعلى املستويات العاملية من جودة اخلدمة الصحية وتوافقا مع رسالتها في التطور املستمر باستخدام احدث التطبيقات التكنولوجية‬ ‫ مؤكدا ان وجود جهاز‬،‫ في مجال الطب‬skyra ‫ قناة تعد نقلة نوعية كبيرة في القطاع الطبي‬64 ‫ تي املزودة بلفائف إلكترونية بعدد‬3 ‫بقوة‬ ‫اخلاص ليس فقط في الكويت بل في املنطقة‬. ‫واشار الى ان هذه اخلطوة تعد خطوة لالمام تخطوها مستشفى دار الشفاء وجتعلها في مصاف املراكز الطبية املتقدمة عامليا‬ AAW launches revolutionary scar and stretch mark product “Bio-Oil” for Kuwait market Ali Abdulwahab Al Mutawa Commercial Co. (AAW) today launched Bio-Oil, the world’s number one scar and stretch mark product to the Kuwait market in a session introducing this award-winning specialist skincare oil to local professionals, practitioners, doctors and pharmacists.

AAW announced it will be the sole distributor of the revolutionary skincare oil, and upon launch has already partnered with M.H. Alshaya Co. and Al-Wazzan United Trading Co. to distribute the product in over 50 pharmacies and other point-of-sale outlets across Kuwait. The product will also be available in AAW’s individually owned and operated pharmacies, with target to have the product available in every pharmacy across Kuwait by year end.

AAW General Manager for Pharmaceuticals, Dr. Sherif Younan said: “Statistics show that nine out of ten women develop stretch marks in the course of their lifetime, whether through pregnancy, development, weight gain or loss, it is the number one skin issue for women worldwide.

Due to a high number of births in Kuwait, thousands of women suffer from stretch marks as a result of pregnancy alone. We are thrilled to announce that this remarkable oil will now be available in the Kuwait market through AAW.” According to the US Central Intelligence Agency’s World Factbook, Kuwait had an average of one birth for every 50 people last year, which is an average of three children born per woman. These rates are higher than neighboring GCC countries, the UAE, Bahrain and Qatar.

Since Bio-Oil was first introduced in 2002, it has been a consumer favorite in 17 countries around the world and has become a household name, trusted by millions of people and especially mothers across the world for scars, stretch marks and even ageing skin, dehydrated skin, and uneven skin tone.

Super Shots and Super Tee Offs with Crowne Plaza Kuwait at the Sahara Kuwait resort Following the immense success of its 1st Golf tournament around the same time last year, Crowne Plaza Kuwait was proud to host its second golf tournament on Saturday, 08th Feb 2014 at the Sahara Kuwait resort-an 18 hole championship golf course crafted by Peter Harradine and built to PGA championship standards.

A bright sunny morning at the greens made way to a very successful tournament matching the enthusiasm and spirits of all the golfers making it a perfect fun filled event. Excellent sportsmanship and camaraderie were the highlights of the day as many golf enthusiasts came down to enjoy the sport. There was a great turn out featuring over 100 golfers competing in teams comprised of Crowne Plaza officials, their business partners including the Ambassadors from the Embassy of China, Thailand, Netherlands, Cambodia, South Korea, Vietnam, Italy and many more. Specially attending the event was Michael Koth General Manager InterContinental Regency Bahrain & Regional General Manager Bahrain & Kuwait (IHG). He shared his excitement in playing at the tournament hosted by Crowne plaza Kuwait.

The tournament registrations opened up at 7 am and tee off was at 8 30 am followed by a gala lunch at the resort. The event started in full swing with golf enthusiasts competing for individual prizes in the closest to the pin and longest drive contests, in addition to the tournament prizes.

Fitness Vision competition “Fitness Vision” is events that specialize in health and fitness. Our goal is to decrease the percentage of obesity in Kuwait and encourage healthy living.

The current event is a one month competition for losing weight and it is focusing on females started from the 25th of January, 2014 to 25th of February, 2014. The purpose of this competition is to inspire and motivate people to lose weight and live a healthy lifestyle. It is sponsored by Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) for providing the gym 3 days a week for the competition. Go Sport sponsored this competition by providing the proper equipment and Lose It nutrition health care sponsored the participants’ diet and body composition. Quest Nutrition sponsored and provided healthy snacks for the participants during the competition.

The participants are coached by Coach Mona Al-Saad CFT, CSCS (Certified Fitness trainer and a specialist in strength and conditioning) three days a week and a Yoga class once a week with Coach Dalal Swaralthahab “Certified RYT200” with specialized fitness programs that include strength, flexibility, endurance, and conditioning to reach the optimum and maximum positive results for the trainees. A healthy diet is a part of a healthy lifestyle. The dietitian Naser Al-Awadh “Specialist in sport and fitness nutrition” has monitored the participants’ diet with a weekly diet plan to insure complete and total success! Your health is important, make sure to take steps towards fitness every day. Health is wealth.

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‫قسم جراحة املخ واألعصاب في مستشفى دار الشفاء يحقق جناحات بارزة‬ ‫أعلن مستشفى دار الشفاء‪ ،‬احد أهم املستشفيات اخلاصة في الكويت‪ ،‬ان قسم جراحة األعصاب والعلوم العصبية في املستشفى يواصل تسجيل عددا ً‬ ‫من النجاحات املتالحقة ويعتبر هذا القسم من العيادات التخصصية البارزة التي تقدم أفضل خدمات الرعاية الصحية والطبية ملرضاها‪ .‬كما يحرص‬ ‫‪.‬القسم على التعاون الدائم والفعال مع جميع األقسام األخرى في املستشفى لتقدمي التشخيص املناسب والدقيق للكثير من احلاالت‬ ‫وفي هذا الصدد‪ ،‬قام د‪ .‬حسن خاجة‪ ،‬استشاري ورئيس قسم جراحة املخ واألعصاب في مستشفى دار الشفاء بتسليط الضوء على أحدث اإلجنازات والعمليات‬ ‫اجلراحية في املستشفى‪ ،‬قائالً‪" :‬إن فريق جراحة األعصاب في مستشفى دار الشفاء قد أجنز مؤخرا ً إجراء إنعاش ناجحا ً لصبي يبلغ ‪ 15‬عاما ً من العمر‪ ،‬بعد‬ ‫حالة من الغيبوبة الكاملة التي استمرت مدة ثالثة أشهر متتالية‪ .‬وقد عانا املريض نزيفا ً باملخ بسبب اصابة شديدة في املنطقة السفلى من الرأس إثر‬ ‫‪".‬حادث مروري كاد يودي بحياته‬ ‫‪".‬واضاف د‪ .‬خاجة أن التدخل السريع والفعال‪ ،‬بعد احلادثة التي تع ّرض لها‪ ،‬ساعده على استعادة صحته بطريقة بناءة‬ ‫قدم د‪ .‬خاجة شرحا ً توضيحيا ً جلراحة أخرى مت خاللها استخراج ورم من املخ وزنه ‪ 240‬غراماً‪ ،‬وقال‪" :‬إن تسليط الضوء على مثل هذه العمليات‬ ‫عالوة على ذلك‪ّ ،‬‬ ‫اجلراحية يدل بشكل واضح على مواصلة مستشفى دار الشفاء دوره البارز‪ ،‬محليا ً وإقليمياً‪ ،‬من خالل توفير خدمات الرعاية الصحية املثلى وفريق من‬ ‫‪ .‬استشاريني مؤهلني تأهيالً طبيا ً عاليا ً ومتخصصاً"‪.‬حيث تتوفر االمكانيات الطبية و التمريضية و العناية الفائقة ملتابعة احلاالت احلرجة مابعد العملية‬ ‫ومن جهته‪ ،‬قال د‪ .‬طارق درويش‪ ،‬أخصائي جراحة املخ واألعصاب في مستشفى دار الشفاء‪" :‬إن تخطيط كهربية األعصاب في املستشفى‪ ،‬ودراسات التوصيل‬ ‫العصبي وأجهزة تخطيط كهربية الدماغ تعطي قيمة مضافة لعملية تشخيص املرضى‪ .‬كما إن مستشفى دار الشفاء يستخدم أحدث الوسائل واملعدات‬ ‫‪T MRI‬اخلاصة بتقييم سالمة وظائف الدماغ واألعصاب والعضالت واملوصل العصبي العضلي واضطراباتها‪ ،‬و ايضا تصوير الرنني املغناطيسي الدقيق ‪3‬‬ ‫‪".‬اجلديد و االول في الكويت على مستوى القطاع اخلاص‬ ‫قائالً‪" :‬وتعتمد خدمات التخطيط الكهربائي ‪ EEG/EMG/NCS‬وفي السياق ذاته حتدث د‪ .‬عبدالعزيز أشكناني‪ ،‬اختصاصي أمراض اجلهاز العصبي‪ ،‬عن أجهزة‬ ‫على قياس املوجات الكهربائية للدماغ‪ .‬وهي في األساس عملية اختبار وتشخيص للصرع لتحديد كيفية أداء وظائف الدماغ‪ .‬أما الكشف )‪ (EEG‬للدماغ‬ ‫فيعمل على الكشف عن األمراض أو االضطرابات التي تتلف أو تضر باألنسجة العضلية واألعصاب أو حتى الروابط بني األعصاب والعضالت )‪ (EMG‬الكهربائي‬ ‫(األعصاب واإلضطرابات الطرفية)‪ .‬كما يساعد هذا اجلهاز على حتديد سبب الضعف أو الشلل أو العجز أو حتى ارتعاش العضالت‪ .‬وفيما يتعلق بدراسة‬ ‫فإن هذا اجلهاز يساعد على اكتشاف اجلهاز العصبي الكلي والذي يشمل جميع األعصاب املؤدية من الدماغ واحلبل الشوكي إلى )‪ (NCS‬التوصيل العصبي‬ ‫"‪.‬النهايات العصبية الصغرى املتشعبة من تلك األعصاب‬

‫‪flydubai’s inaugural flight lands in Hofuf‬‬

‫‪Carrier offers first direct link between Al Ahsa governorate and Dubai‬‬ ‫‪flydubai’s flight FZ897 has landed in Hofuf today marking the start of the first direct link between the city and Dubai.‬‬ ‫‪Upon landing, the flight was greeted by a water cannon salute. On board the flight was Hamad Obaidalla, flydubai’s Chief Commercial Officer,‬‬ ‫‪alongside members of flydubai’s senior management team. The airline’s delegation was welcomed by senior officials from Al Ahsa Chamber‬‬ ‫‪of Commerce, General Authority of Civil Aviation and Al Ahsa Airport.‬‬ ‫‪Thanking the Saudi authorities for their continuous support, which has made serving a wide network of destinations in Saudi Arabia possible,‬‬ ‫‪Hamad Obaidalla, Chief Commercial Officer, flydubai said, “We appreciate the valuable support we have received from the Saudi authorities‬‬ ‫‪since we began our operations to this important market. This support enables us to provide direct flights to cities like Hofuf. We are proud of‬‬ ‫”‪offering the first direct link between Al Ahsa governorate and Dubai.‬‬ ‫‪“The new route will not only allow our passengers from both the UAE and Saudi Arabia to visit their friends and family easily, but will open‬‬ ‫‪new opportunities for business and leisure travellers between our nations. We are excited about welcoming the people of Hofuf and Al Ahsa‬‬ ‫”‪governorate on board flydubai.‬‬ ‫‪Passengers from one of the major cultural centres in Saudi Arabia will now be able to travel to Dubai or connect onwards across the flydubai‬‬ ‫‪network, while UAE residents will have the opportunity to explore a region with a rich historical and cultural tradition.‬‬

‫نور كلينك و تعاونها مع الفنانة نور الغندور‬ ‫اطلقت نور كلينك – العيادة املتكاملة الحتياجات املرأة و العائلة ‪ -‬الفيديو التصويري االول بالتعاون مع الفنانة الشابة نور الغندور و الذي سوف‬ ‫‪).‬يتم عرضة على جميع شاشات السنيما و ايضا على شبكات التواصل االجتماعي مثل ( االنستقرام و اليوتيوب‪....‬الخ‬ ‫و قد أعرب السيد فواز علي االسد – الرئيس التنفيذي لعيادة نور عن مدى سعادته بالتعاون مع الفنانة نور الغندور لتكون الوجه الفني ألول تصوير‬ ‫‪.‬فيديو لعيادة نور‬ ‫و اجلدير بالذكر أن "نور كلينك" تتمثل خدماتها في قسم اجللدية و التناسلية و زراعة الشعر‪ ،‬الليزر و التجميل ‪ ،‬عالج اخلصوبة ‪ ،‬النساء و الوالدة‬ ‫و عيادة األسنان املتعددة اخلدمات وبأن نظام العيادة باختيار و تعيني الطاقم الطبي يرتكز على معايير مقاييس طبيه عالية و ذلك لضمان جودة‬ ‫اخلدمة الطبية املقدمة و كذلك األجهزة املنتقاة لعمل العمليات مبا منها سونار ‪ ...‬ليزر‪ ..‬نحت اجلسم و التي تعد من احدث التقنيات من نوعها‬ ‫في سوق األجهزة الطبية و تهدف "نور كلينك" الى تقدمي افضل خدمه طبيه مهنيه و تقنيه عالية و اسعار تنافسيه تسمح للجميع باالستفادة‬ ‫‪.‬من خدماتها‬

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‘World Without Strangers’ – a tale of success There are no strangers, at least, when it comes to Giordano’s loyalty programme. Giordano, the global apparel brand which has recently celebrated its 20th anniversary in the region, boasts of its wide-reaching loyalty programme “World Without Strangers” (WWS).

WWS is one of the first global cardless loyalty programme to reach the Region in 2007, two years after its launch in Hong Kong. Globally, there are over eight million members. In the Middle East, members currently stand at nearly 500,000 with more than half of the members coming from Saudi Arabia and over 30 per cent from the UAE. Customers simply purchase items worth AED200 (or equivalent value in other GCC currencies), give their mobile numbers and registration is done. Members get discounts and earn points which they can redeem on their purchases from participating Giordano stores worldwide.

“WWS has proven to be a successful loyalty programme for Giordano – that’s an average of 80,000 members per year. Through WWS, we remain engaged and connected with our loyal customers and reward them with value-added promotions, special prices, offers and even additional discounts on their birthdays on top of earned points. In terms of sales, our members contribute 30 per cent to our business throughout the Middle East,” said Ishwar Chugani, Managing Director of Giordano Middle East FZE and Executive Director of Giordano International.

Membership is automatically renewed by making at least one purchase during the current year.

WWS is accepted in Giordano stores in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau, China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Australia, Japan, Indonesia and Thailand.

Jazeera Airways launches new schedule to Istanbul, starting February 21st Jazeera Airways, the most on-time airline in the Middle East as per the global tracker FlightStats, today announced the return of scheduled flights between Kuwait and Istanbul. Flights to the popular Turkish city will resume on February 21st with two weekly flights.

Jazeera Airways will serve Istanbul every Wednesday and Friday. Flights departing from Kuwait will take-off at 14:20 local time, and flights departing from Istanbul are scheduled to take-off at 17:55 local time.

Jazeera Airways Vice President of Sales, Rafik Boghdady, said, “Istanbul has become one of the most visited cities by travelers from Kuwait. With its rich history reflecting on its monuments, streets, shopping bazaars and districts, restaurants, and its beautiful nature and sceneries, it’s no surprise that travelers go back to Istanbul for more indulging times with family or friends.

“Our schedule is ideal to spend at least three days enjoying Turkish culinary delices over the Bosphorus, or for more than six days discovering the thousands of vibrant streets of the city.”

A FUND-RAISING SOAP from L’OCCITANE Every year, to mark International Women’s Day on March 8th, L’OCCITANE creates a Solidarity Soap to pay tribute to the women of Burkina Faso.

It was in Burkina Faso, in the early 1980s, that Olivier Baussan first discovered shea butter – an exceptionally talented ingredient that nourishes and protects the skin. Since then, over 25 years of shared history have created a bond between L’OCCITANE and the women of Burkina Faso. To keep this bond strong, and because these women such an important role in their communities and local economy, the L’OCCITANE foundation has focused its actions on their economic emancipation. To help these women gain more autonomy, the Foundation supports lietracy and microcredit programmes in Burkina Faso.

The milk-scented shea butter soap is an emlematic product of L’OCCITANE. For this year’s Women’s Day, it has been given a special design that evokes the joy of women. With the support of the L’OCCITANE Foundation. 100% of profits* from the sale of the L’OCCITANE Solidarity Soap are donated to organizations that promote women’s entrepreneurship through literacy programmes and training to develop income-generating activities.

Today, over 830 women have had access to literacy programmes and received training in the management of income-generating activities in the 14 centres that we have built and equipped. This ambitious project needs ongoing support, every year. We must ensure its continued viability by making existing centres more autonomous and evaluating the effectiveness of the programme run since 2010.

An exquisite furniture store opens its doors in Kuwait Madame Mantis, the exquisite concept furniture store specialized in bringing uniquely designed pieces of furniture, accents, fashion accessories, and jewelry, from designers around the world, recently announced its grand opening in Al Mutawaa Mall located at Shuwaikh Industrial area, on February 15th, 2014.

The store includes a wide range of continuously changing collections ranging from contemporary and modern designs to classic and vintage styles delivered by the most talented well-known and emerging designers from the US, Canada, Europe, Sweden, Netherlands, London, Italy, Spain and Germany.

During the grand opening, customers, artists and designers had the opportunity to discover the carefully curated new collection of home accessories, furniture, fashion accessories, in addition to a breathtakingly unique and limited edition of 10 to 12 creatively designed masterpieces from Europe, the US and other countries, such as the One-of-a-kind “Head Trip Sculpture” by Kelly Wearstler, adorned with various crystals and gems in jewelry bezel settings, and hand-troweled Venetian plaster. Other outstanding items include the beautifully-painted “White Lies Table” marble table by Nick Ross, and the prickly “Silkie Sculpture” by Jennifer Maestre, made entirely from colored pencil ends and inspired from the fascinating sea urchins.

The store supports stylish living, with excellent quality and outstanding craftsmanship with every detail designed by young emerging designers from Kuwait and all over the world. Therefore, Madame Mantis’ main objective today is to endorse and encourage young local designers to grow their brands locally and internationally.

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‫قسم القلب في مستشفى دار الشفاء‬ ‫والنجاحات تتوالى‬

‫بفضل ما يقدمه من خدمات متميزة للرعاية الصحية والعناية‬ ‫الطبية على أيدي صفوة من أطباء القلب واالستشاريني تعد‬ ‫األرقى من نوعها‪ ،‬يواصل قسم القلب في مستشفى دار الشفاء‪،‬‬ ‫أحد األقسام التخصصية البارزة على مستوى املستشفيات‬ ‫‪.‬اخلاصة في الكويت‪ ،‬مسيرة النجاح واالجنازات يوما ً بعد يوم‬ ‫ملقيا ً الضوء على أحدث إجنازات قسم القلب في مستشفى‬ ‫دار الشفاء‪ ،‬يقول الدكتور‪ /‬أحمد عالء الدين استشاري أمراض‬ ‫القلب مفاخراً‪ " :‬لطاملا كان التميز حليفنا في مستشفى دار‬ ‫الشفاء عموماً‪ ،‬وفي عالج أمراض القلب وتفرعاته على وجه‬ ‫اخلصوص‪ .‬لقد بادرنا مؤخرا ً إلى تقدمي نوعني جديدين من العالج‪،‬‬ ‫متثل اولهما في زرع بطاريات القلب‪ ،‬وثانيهما في عالج إرتفاع‬ ‫الدم بالقسطرة لتثبيط أو تعطيل فعالية العصب الكلوي‪ ،‬ما‬ ‫جعل دار الشفاء في مصاف املراكز الرائدة في حاالت قسطرة‬ ‫القلب والشرايني في املستشفيات اخلاصة والعامة على‬ ‫‪".‬السواء‬ ‫ويستطرد استشاري أمراض القلب الدكتور‪ /‬أحمد عالء الدين‬ ‫في دار الشفـاء ‪" :‬يضاف إلى ذلك‪ ،‬قدرات دار الشفاء املميزة‬ ‫في ممارسة طب متطور‪ ،‬واستقبال حاالت القلب جميعا ً وعلى‬ ‫الرغم من خطورتها في كل األوقات ‪ ،‬بعد أن توافرت فيه أدوات‬ ‫التشخيص وأجهزة العالج‪ ،‬في مقدمها معاجلة اجللطة‬ ‫القلبية احلادة بالنفخ والدعامة‪ ،‬في أي وقت من اليوم‪ ،‬وذلك‬ ‫بإدخال املريض خالل دقائق إلى غرفة القسطرة لتصوير شرايينه‬ ‫ومعرفة الشريان املسؤول عن اجللطة وإعادة فتحه في وقت ال‬ ‫يتجاوز ‪ 30‬إلى ‪ 45‬دقيقة‪ ،‬و تعتبر هذه الطريقة املثلى لعالج‬ ‫‪ .‬اجللطة القلبية احلادة في كل الدول املتطورة‬ ‫وفي ذات السياق‪ ،‬يقول الدكتور‪ /‬سعد الكندري استشاري‬ ‫أمراض القلب في مستشفى دار الشفاء احلاصل على الزمالة‬ ‫الكندية والبورد األمريكي في أمراض الباطنية وأمراض القلب‬ ‫والشرايني‪ ":‬على مر السنني‪ ،‬واكب مستشفى دار الشفاء‬ ‫التكنولوجيا الطبية احلديثة‪ ،‬كما وحرص باستمرار على تطوير‬ ‫وتدريب طواقمه الطبية‪ .‬وقد حققنا جناحات ملفتة في إطار‬ ‫عالج الشريان الكلوي واألزمات القلبية احلادة ‪ ،‬بالنفخ و الدعامات‬ ‫الدوائية‪ ،‬و قد وصل بعض هؤالء املرضى الى املستشفى بتوقف‬ ‫القلب أو عدم انتظام ضربات القلب أو البطء في ضربات القلب و‬ ‫الذين مت عالجهم مبنظمات الكهربائية لضربات القلب و االجهزة‬ ‫‪".‬الداعمة لعضلة القلب والدعامات الدوائية‬ ‫وفي السياق ذاته حتدث الدكتور‪ /‬جمال الفضلي استشاري‬ ‫جراحة القلب في مستشفى دار الشفاء واحلاصل على البورد‬ ‫" عن ما‬ ‫األمريكي والزمالة الكندية في جراحة القلب‪:‬‬ ‫اجراه في املستشفى من عمليات تبديل شرايني القلب التاجية‬ ‫واستخدام الشرايني بدال من األوردة في معظم احلاالت‪ ،‬و عن‬ ‫نيته إلجراء عمليات تبديل الصمامات أو تصليحها في حاالت‬ ‫تضيقها أو توسعها ‪ ،‬و إجراء عمليات تصليح أو تبديل‬ ‫الشريان األبهر في حاالت التضخم أو التسلخ‪ ،‬و إجراء عمليات‬ ‫الكي للضربات الغير منتظمة في احلاالت املصاحبة ألمراض‬ ‫الصمامات‪ ،‬باإلضافة إلى متابعة جميع حاالت املرضي الذين‬ ‫خضعوا لعمليات القلب في الكويت و اخلارج وعالج جميع‬ ‫حاالت اإللتهابات في جروح الصدر والساق على أسس علمية‬ ‫حديثة وعالج احلاالت الطارئة و احلوادث الناجتة عن إصابة مباشرة‬ ‫‪".‬للقلب‬ ‫هذا و يستمر قسم القلب في متابعة انشطته و تطويرها‬ ‫حسب حاجات اجملتمع الكويتي ليكون سباقا ً في تقدمي خدمة‬ ‫طبية و علمية فريدة ‪ ،‬كما يحرص على التعاون مع كل الزمالء‬ ‫اطباء القلب و مع كل مراكز القلب في الكويت و هذا مايوفر‬ ‫بيئة طبية متراصة و تواصل طبي فيه خير املريض و املؤسسة‬ ‫على السواء‬ ‫‪139‬‬

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AAW pushes athletes to the limit with “The North Face Challenge” Ali Abdulwahab Al Mutawa Commercial Co. (AAW) today announced this year’s winners of “The North Face Challenge,” one of Kuwait’s toughest multidiscipline athletic competitions that took place in the middle of Al-Mutla’a desert located north of the country.

Taiba Al-Nouri, Emmanuel Galbourding, Dhari AlMousherji and Ali AlRukhayes each snagged gold for the Female, Male and team categories respectively, after they endured a four-hour athletic challenge which included 14 kilometers of trail running, 24 kilometers of mountain biking, and various strength obstacles like climbing a truck or carrying 5kg sand bags.

Emmanuel Galbourding, one of the first place winners said: “It’s a completely bittersweet experience. The entire Challenge was one of the toughest I had to endure, but once I crossed that finish line, I was so proud of my accomplishment. There’s nothing like a physical outdoor challenge to make me stronger, and I thank The North Face and AAW for providing me with this opportunity.”

AAW developed the Challenge in 2013 under, The North Face, an American brand and the largest retail outdoor apparel and gear that AAW distributes for in Kuwait, to encourage outdoor enthusiasts and athletes. This year, close to 70 athletes from over ten countries participated in the Challenge.

AAW General Manager of Outdoors Apparel and Gear and The North Face Brand Manager in Kuwait, Ali F. Al Mutawa said: “We started The North Face Challenge in Kuwait to support athletes who are always on the look-out to face new challenges. With a world-class specialty outdoor brand like The North Face together with Kuwait’s rough desert terrain, we have been successful in providing athletes the perfect way to push their limits.”

With a commitment to the Kuwaiti community, AAW both develops and supports sports, health and athletic initiatives, including marathons, programs and other challenges like the Al Roudan Tournament, The Kuwait Charity Run, and The Flying Start Triathlon that was also sponsored

by The North Face.

Opening of Chili's Express

‫ خالد‬، ‫افتتحت شركة الغنيم التجارية احملدودة فرعها االول لسلسلة مطاعم شيليز اكسبرس بحضور كال من السادة صباح الغنيم‬ ‫ يعد الفرع االول من نوعه في الشرق األوسط والكويت‬، ‫ مشاري الغنيم و محمد منيسي في مبنى مطار الشيخ سعد العبدهلل‬، ‫الغنيم‬ ‫ يحمل املطعم نكهة شيليز‬، ‫والثالث عامليا كما يعد نقطة االنطالق للعديد من األفرع املزمع افتتاحها الحقا في اولومبيا مول وميرال مول‬ ‫العريقة واملميزة ألصناف شركة برينكر األمريكية العاملية واملقدمة بإسلوب عصري من حيث اإلعداد وقائمة الطعام مع ابتكار العديد من‬ ‫ األطباق السريعة ذات اجلودة والطعم الغني كل ذلك في متناول اليد وبأسعار مميزة‬. ‫ يوفر شيليز‬، ‫مطعم شيليز اكسبرس مطعم متخصص بتقدمي الوجبات السريعة ذات النكهة األميركية املعروفة بتميزها وعراقتها‬ ‫اكسبرس لضيوفه خدمة مميزة ومالئمة من حيث سرعة االعداد وسهولة الدفع عند الكاونتر ومن ثم التوجه ألحدى الطاوالت ليتم تقدمي‬ ‫ كما تتوفر خدمة الطلبات اخلارجية باملطعم ملزيد من الراحة والتميز‬. ‫ وجبتك من طاقم ضيافتنا املؤهلني واملدربني بامتياز‬. ‫ وقائمة طعام‬، ‫شيليز اكسبرس االختيار األمثل لوجبة طعام سريعة غنية وطازجة محضرة بعناية في متناول يديك وبأسعار مناسبة‬ ‫ و أطباق الفاهيتا والعديد من السلطات الطازجة‬، ‫ عديدة متنوعة من أصناف البرجر والفالتبريد وأجنحة الدجاج احلارة‬. ‫يوفر شيليز اكسبرس جو مريح وعصري للتمتع بوجية غنية في أجواء هادئة مالئمة لوجبة غداء سريعة أو عشاء هادئ أو حتى طلبك‬ ‫ شيليز اكسبرس هو املكان األمثل لكل ذلك‬، ‫ اخلارجي املفضل‬.

Celebrating Diamond Jubilee of West End in Kuwait Yacob Behbehani Sons Company and West End Watch Company collaborated to proudly produce the latest model of West End watches which is called Kuwait named after the State of Kuwait, in celebration of West End being in Kuwait for more than 75 years(since 1938). This model is a celebration of heritage and Kuwaiti nationalism that is still in touch with its old Kuwaiti traditions that include wearing a West End watch. The Late Mr. Yacob Behbehani acquired the brand to his company as the first one when he started his watch business at the age of 22. West End has a rich history with the Kuwaiti community; it is still one of the popular watch brands in Kuwait as well as the GCC. The Kuwait model by West End has features that include: automatic chronograph with 2 counters, stainless steel case, diameter 42 mm, water resistant to 50m., sapphire crystal, luminesce Arabic numbers and black dial. The company is going to celebrate this event later this month with the attendance of the current CEO of West End Watch Company Mr. Jerome Monnat Jr. and selection of Kuwait’s West End lovers.

Born in 1916 Mr. Yacob Yousuf Behebehani purschased his first lot of West End Watches in 1938. In 1946 he obtained the official representation of West End watches for the state of Kuwait, the following years for several countries in the Middle East. With the entry in the oil era and the dynamism and seriousness of Mr. Yacb Yousuf Behbehani, the sales soon started to boom. With nearly 1 million pieces distributed a year at the end of the 1970’s, Mr. Yacob Yousuf Behbehani became one of the greatest watch agents in the world.

Mr. Yacob Behbehani passed away in 2004. A tremendously successful chapter, not only in the West End Brand’s history but also in the relations between the State of Kuwait and Switzerland has been returned. In 2005, the legacy of the distribution of West End Watches in Kuwait has been let to Mr. Yacob Yousuf’s son, Mr. Aqeel Yacob Behbehani.

Great projects around the West End brand are now under development, with the launch of several new watch lines placing a stronger accent on today’s lifestyles and tastes.

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Select the correct answer

1. The least number of five digits which is completely divisible by 39, is A. 10101 B. 10062 C. 10016 D. 10023

2. If ‘+’ means ‘×’, ‘-‘ means ‘+’, ‘×’ means ‘÷’ and ‘÷’ means ‘-‘ then find the

value of;

6 – 9 + 8 × 3 ÷ 20 = ……. .

A. 6 B. 10 C. -2 D. 12

3. What is 121 times 11?

A. 1331 B. 1313 C. 1133 D. 3131

4. A car covers a distance of 200km in 2 hours 40 minutes, whereas a jeep covers the same distance in 2 hours. What is the ratio of their speed?

A. 3:4

Jumbled Words 1. TYR 2. NEVT 3. DLHO 4. PIGR 5 . A DY 6. NEBD 7. KEWE 8. NIMD 9. ACN 10. EXTN 11. DKCE 12. KGNI

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

ANSWERS: 1.TRY, 2.VENT, 3.HOLD, 4. GRIP, 5.DAY, 6.BEND, 7.WEEK, 8.MIND, 9.CAN, 10.NEXT, 11.DECK, 12.KING

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B. 4:3

Interesting Water Facts

C. 4:5 D. 5:4

5. 10001 – 101 = ?

A. 1001 B. 990 C. 9990 D. 9900

6.A number is greater than 3 but less than 8. Also the number is greater than 6 but less than 10. What is the number?

A. 5 B. 6 C. 7 D. 8

7. In the following series a wrong number is given. Find out that number.

4, 5, 10, 18, 34, 59, 95 A. 5 B. 10 C. 18 D. 34

8. A clock reads 4:30. If the minute hand points East, in what direction will

the hour hand point?

A. North B. North-West C. North-East D. South-East

•Water is made up of two elements, hydrogen and oxygen. Its chemical formula is H2O. •Each molecule of water is made up of two hydrogen atoms bonded to a single oxygen atom.

•The existence of water is essential for life on Earth.

•Water has three different states, liquid, solid and gas.

•The word water usually refers to water in its liquid state. The solid state of water is known as ice while the gas state of water is known as steam or water vapor.

•Water covers around 70% of the Earth’s surface.

•The three largest oceans on Earth are the Pacific Ocean (largest), the Atlantic Ocean (second largest) and the Indian Ocean (third largest). More ocean facts.

•Found in the Pacific Ocean, the Mariana Trench is the deepest known point in the world’s oceans.

•Ocean tides are caused by the rotation of the Earth and the gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun acting on ocean water.

•The freezing point of water lowers as the amount of salt dissolved in at increases. With average levels of salt, seawater freezes at -2 °C (28.4 °F).

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ANSWERS: 1.D, 2.B, 3.A, 4.A, 5.D, 6.C. 7.B, 8.C

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Horoscopes As March begins, Jupiter, the planet of big business, is preparing to turn direct while it exuberantly embraces the New Moon in magical Pisces. Jupiter direct results in March 6 shaping up to be one of the luckiest days of the year. While mulling over your current business plans, stock market choices, or love interests, you could feel divinely inspired and take a beneficial leap of faith. March 30 is the month's second New Moon. Together with Uranus, the star of sudden happenings, you'll feel compelled to take an even bigger chance. It's a gamble you feel stirring within, an expression of the faith you have in yourself.

ARIES (March 21 - April 19)

March has two New Moons, on March 1 and March 30, so what you don't start on the first one, you can start on the second. This is not permission to procrastinate. The first two weeks may be scrambled with countless tiny distractions. You don't need to spend all your time cleaning up other people's little messes. The Full Moon on March 16 reminds you that good health and low stress are worth their weight in gold. Stay maniacally busy if it pleases you. March 19 and March 20 may be too touchy-feely for you, but the rest of the month will be more your style.

TAURUS

VIRGO (March 21 - April 19)

A new partner or love interest might find you with the New Moon on March 1. Sit tight and let the first two weeks of March unravel, as they may want to do. Stay methodical and organized, but don't feel low or put upon. The March 16 Full Moon belongs to you, so enjoy the attention and share your happiness with a current favorite someone or just curl up at home and catch up on your movies. People may be touchy for the next few days, so lay low or take precautions. The rest of the month has better focus.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21)

The opening New Moon may highlight some family or domestic responsibilities. They should be small and easy and even more pleasant to have out of the way. Keep your head above the fray for the next couple of months, when people around you may be more scattered and bewildered than usual. The Full Moon on March 16 shines favorably on your career and work environment. Look for small, incremental improvements rather than radical leaps forward.

The next few days may be unfocused and your heartstrings may get tweaked, but be your normal practical, caring self and it will all cheerfully pass.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19)

The starting New Moon on March 1 encourages you to make a few small trips and see more friends. This can anchor you for the next couple of weeks when the world gets frenetic and people constantly annoy and interrupt each other. The March 16 Full Moon is favorable. It may give you a glimpse of the bigger picture of your life rather than further drown you in the meaningless details. The next few days may be wild and crazy but fun, too. After that, sanity will prevail again. Be surprised by how much you can get done before the New Moon on March 30.

GEMINI

LIBRA

AQUARIUS

(May 21 - June 20)

(September 23 - October 22)

(January 20 - February 18)

The New Moon on March 1 could impact your career plans or work situation. If there's something you need to start, you get two opportunities this month. Don't be rash or random about it, however.

Some things can be harder to undo than do. The Full Moon on March 16 shines directly on your home life. You may also get a prime chance to finish something that's small but nags in a big way. People may be wearing their hearts on their sleeves for the next few days, but it should be easier to hold a normal conversation after March 21.

Take good care of yourself early in the month - eat well, rest, and just be smart about daily life. The first half of March may be a bit nuts, mostly in small ways. The Full Moon on March 16 reinforces the importance of your personal concerns. Slow down and let others bounce off the walls for a few more days. Once the first day of spring has passed, it will be safer to venture out again, be active, and participate fully with your partners and co-workers. What you do this month may have far-reaching effects, so do your best every day.

You might be getting used to being more popular than usual. The March 1 New Moon could bring you financial opportunities, however small, as well. Being calm, low-key, and a bit distant will get you through the next two weeks, when the world may be scrambled and the people slightly crazed. The Full Moon on March 16 may further remove you from the chaos by imposing a specific chore or favor that deserves to be done. Feel properly virtuous. Keep below the social radar for a few more days and resurface into a more serious and ambitious world and work environment.

CANCER

SCORPIO

PISCES

(June 21 - July 22)

(October 23 - November 21)

(March 21 - April 19)

Start the month in a big way with the New Moon on March 1. You may not be able to do everything, but you can make plans. (The New Moon at the end of the month is more about your career, so those plans might come in handy.) The next couple of weeks could be full of undirected trivia, but don't get annoyed. The March 16 Full Moon lets you sweep away a lot of that trivia and spend quality time with quality friends. Emotions may run high for the next few days, but that should clear up once spring gets underway. citypageskuwait.com

The New Moon on March 1 may be more about other people than about you. Be helpful and let people love you. (The New Moon at the month's end may let you start some big project or plan, so hang in there and don't feel under someone else's shadow.) The first two weeks may be disorganized and hectic. You've seen that before. The Full Moon on March 16 might bring you some financial gain, however small, or at least some useful insight into money matters. Give it time to gel. Avoid emotional entanglements until after March 21, when people are no longer overly sensitive.

(April 20 - May 20)

It's a month with a New Moon at each end and a lot of tangled, upand-down energies to juggle. From March 1 till around March 14, be patient and persistent, and reserve criticism. People will appreciate your level and cool head. The March 16 Full Moon brings you fun times and low-key pleasure with close friends. If this spills over into St. Patrick's Day, so much the better. Emotions may surface a day or two before spring officially starts, but a little extra pampering, rest, and quiet time may take care of it. Life gets busier from here.

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LEO (July 23 - August 22)

The month may start out full of fun and amusement, but there's nothing carefree about it. Two weeks of muddled activities, unresolved problems, and dropped and unanswered calls will climax with the Full Moon on March 16. Social life could get hyper, and tiny missteps could cause blowup reactions. No one needs this. You can refuse to play along, in a polite way, of course. Stay cool and perhaps a bit distant for a couple of days. A few days after the first day of spring, life gets sane again and you can return to doing the serious work that really satisfies you.

The March 1 New Moon is powerful for you. Use it to start something personally meaningful. The next two weeks could be a bit maddening with countless little voices with conflicting little demands.

Don't get lost in the confusion. The March 16 Full Moon could renew your feelings of love, if not for a person then for a fading memory, pet, fondness for a place, or perhaps the simple joy of doing something special that had to be neglected as life got busier. Be good to yourself on March 20, then jump back into life and accomplish a lot.

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HOMEWORK FOR GROWN UPS EVERYTHING YOU LEARNED AT SCHOOL... BUT CAN YOU REMEMBER? 2013 General Knowledge Quiz

Test Your Vocabulary

1.Unusually, Google's homepage on 6 December 2013 featured an extra name and website link - whose name?

2.What country produced the internationally successful 2013 movie 'Arrambam' ('Beginning')?

3.Which nation in Feb 2013 effectively withdrew the penny (1 cent) coin from coinage and cash transactions, encouraging rounding to the nearest nickel?

4.Known as 'Odd Day', using 'DMY' format, which date in 2013 features a numerical pattern that will not happen again until the 1st March 2105?

5.Sweden's Jonas von Essen won what three-day 2013 world championship, in which always the final discipline is 'Speed Cards'?

6.Name the three-letter South Korean musician responsible for the most viewed YouTube video at 2013, and the most viewed 2013 video?

7.In the News of the World phone hacking trial which two defendants were revealed to have had a secret six year romantic affair?

8.Marc Marquez won the 2013 MotoGP Championship riding for: Ducati; Repsol Honda; Suzuki; or Yamaha?

9.In the 2013 Forbes 400 List of the richest Americans which corporation was represented most in the top ten?

10.Which massively popular annual sporting event did the BBC not televise in 2013 for the first time since broadcasting it on TV in 1960?

11.What largely European contest was held in May 2013 at Malmo Sweden, saw withdrawals by Turkey, Portugal, Slovakia, and Bosnia & Herzegovina, and was won

by Denmark's Emmelie de Forest?

12.Which old-Etonian political leader famously ranted that some children are born too unintelligent ever to achieve greatness and then flunked three logical-thinking questions in a radio interview?

13.What historically unprecedented devastating weather event was known locally as Yolanda?

14.What country, nicknamed Super Eagles, won the (soccer) 2013 Africa Cup of Nations?

15.What was Gotye and Kimbra's 2013 Grammy Award winning Best Song?

16.What technology-related term was the Oxford English Dictionary's (new) 2013 'Word of the Year'?

17.Chennai Express was the biggest selling 2013 product of which production brand, founded 100 years previously?

18.Which sport and major national star (two answers required) featured in plans for a 'peace match' between Colombian state and revolutionary forces?

19.Which nation's Sharia Islamic Law Committee drafted law in November 2013 for adultery, where there were eye-witnesses, to be punishable by death from stoning?

20.Booming international export demand for what food was rejected by Finland in 2013 due to stock depletion: Whale; Seal; Seaweed; or Reindeer?

21.Trenton Oldfield (saboteur of the UK 2012 Boat Race) resisted deportation action back to his home nation of: Ireland; South Africa; New Zealand; or Australia?

22.Ranked about 10-11th of all the world's websites in 2013, name China's equivalent of Ebay and Amazon: Taibay; Toygo; Taobao; or Amoy?

23.Which team won the 2013 Australian Football League (AFL) Grand Final: Brisbane Lions; Geelong; Adelaide; or Hawthorn?

24.What version of the Gran Turismo video race-driving game launched end-2013: 6; 9; 2.5i; or 4.2XLS? 25.Which best-selling reclusive author (1919-2010) wrote 'Three Stories', leaked online in 2013, previously only available via supervised library study?

The Federal Government could enforce the new national rules, but

1. regulatory 2. dutiful 3. predominant 4. irrelevant

ANSWER: Regulatory describes something that holds you to the rules.

Detention is regulatory, as are other kinds of punishments. When your mom tells you not to run in the house, she’s being regulatory.

Cool Elevator Puzzle A man works on the 10th floor and always takes the elevator down to ground level at the end of the day.

Yet every morning, he only takes the elevator to the 7th floor and then walks up the stairs to the 10th floor, even when in a hurry.

But he will go all the way to the 10th floor when others are in the elevator with him or on a rainy day.

Why? ANSWERS: He is too short to reach the "10" button. But when others are with him, he can ask them to push the button for the 10th floor. And on a rainy day he has an umbrella, so he can push the button using that.

JUMBLED WORDS T U C E A H O U C C P P O R R E H A W Y O N S I C B E T ANSWERS: ACUTE, COUCH, PROPER, ANYHOW,BISECT

ANSWERS: 1.Nelson Mandela (1918-2013 - in response to his death on 5 Dec), 2.India, 3.Canada, 4.9/11/13 (9 Nov 2013 is three adjacent sequential odd numbers - known as 'Odd Day', 5.World Memory Championships, 6.Psy, 7.Rebekah Brooks (was Rebekah Wade) and Andy Coulson, 8.Repsol Honda, 9.Wal-Mart (with four family member owners, ranked at 6th-9th), 10.The Grand National (horse racing steeplechase - the race was televised by Channel 4, 11.Eurovision Song Contest, 12.Boris Johnson, 13.Typhoon Haiyan (which devastated the parts of the Philippines in November 2013), 14.Nigeria, 15.Somebody That I Used To Know, 16.Selfie (a photo taken of oneself, typically on a smart phone and shared widely via online social networking technology - the word was apparently first recorded in this context in 2002, and according to the OED its use increased somewhat markedly - by 17,000% - in the year to Nov 2013), 17.Bollywood (alternatively and correctly called Hindi Cinema), 18.Football (Soccer) and Carlos Valderrama, 19.Afghanistan, 20.Reindeer, 21.Australia, 22.Taobao (Taobao.com), 23.Hawthorn, 24.6, 25.J D Salinger

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even though one already exists at the state level.

You’ll notice most of the word regulate is in regulatory. That’s because when something is regulatory, it’s regulated. You also might be reminded of the word regular. Things that are regulatory, like being forced to stay in for recess, are intended to keep things regular — no breaking rules, no breaking laws, no breaking at all. Things that are regulatory are meant to keep you from falling out of line.

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this would require creating a sizable new ________bureaucracy,

‫ﻟﻴﺰﺭ ﻹﺯﺍﻟﺔ ﺷﻌﺮ ﺍﻟﺠﺴﻢ ﺍﻟﻜﺎﻣﻞ *‬

‫ﺧﺪﻣﺎﺕ ﻗﺴﻢ ﺍﻟﺠﻠﺪﻳﺔ ﻭ ﺍﻟﻠﻴﺰﺭ ‪:‬‬ ‫إزاﻟﺔ ﺷﻌﺮ اﳉﺴﻢ ﳉﻤﻴﻊ أﻧﻮاع اﻟﺒﺸﺮة ‪.‬‬‫ ﻧﺤﺖ اﳉﺴﻢ و ﻧﻘﻞ اﻟﺪﻫﻮن ‪.‬‬‫ ﺗﺼﻐﻴﺮ ﺣﺠﻢ اﻷﻧﻒ ورﺳﻤﻪ ﻣﻦ دون ﺟﺮاﺣﻪ ‪.‬‬‫ ﻋﻼج ﺗﺸﻘﻘﺎت ﻣﺎ ﺑﻌﺪ اﻟﻮﻻدة ‪.‬‬‫ ﻋﻼج ﺗﺸﻘﻘﺎت اﻟـ‪ Stretch Marks‬ﺑﺈﺳﺘﺨﺪام‬‫اﻟﻜﺎرﺑﻮﻛﺴﻲ ﺛﻴﺮاﺑﻲ ‪.‬‬

‫ ﺗﻮﺣﻴﺪ ﻟﻮن اﻟﺒﺸﺮة و ﻛﺎﻣﻞ اﳉﺴﻢ ‪.‬‬‫ ﺗﻘﻨﻴﺔ اﳌﻴﺰو ﺛﻴﺮاﺑﻲ ﻟﻠﻨﻀﺎرة و ﺷﺪ اﳉﻠﺪ وﺣﺮق اﻟﺪﻫﻮن ‪.‬‬‫ ﺟﻠﺴﺎت اﻟـ ‪ VillaShape II‬ﻟﺘﻨﺴﻴﻖ اﻟﻘﻮام‬‫وﺷﺪ اﻟﺘﺮﻫﻼت ‪.‬‬ ‫‪ -‬ﻋﻼج آﺛﺎر اﳊﺒﻮب واﻟﻨﺪﺑﺎت ‪.‬‬

‫ اﻟﺘﺨﻠﺺ ﻣﻦ ﺣﺐ اﻟﺸﺒﺎب ﺑﺸﻜﻞ داﺋﻢ ‪.‬‬‫ ﻋﻼﺟﺎت ﺗﺴﺎﻗﻂ اﻟﺸﻌﺮ و ﺗﻜﺜﻴﻔﻪ و زراﻋﺔ اﻟﺸﻌﺮ ‪.‬‬‫ﻋﻼج اﻟﺜﻌﻠﺒﺔ ‪.‬‬‫ إﺑﺮ اﻟﺒﻮﺗﻮﻛﺲ ﻟﺸﺪ اﻟﺒﺸﺮة ‪.‬‬‫‪ -‬إﺑﺮ اﻟﻔﻴﻠﻴﺮ )رﺳﻢ اﻟﺸﻔﺎﻳﻒ( ‪.‬‬

‫اﳉﻠﺪﻳﺔ واﻟﺘﻨﺎﺳﻠﻴﺔ ‪ -‬اﻟﻠﻴﺰر واﻟﺘﺠﻤﻴﻞ ‪ -‬ﻃﺐ اﻷﺳﻨﺎن ‪ -‬اﻟﻨﺴﺎء واﻟﻮﻻدة ‪ -‬ﻃﺐ اﻟﻌﺎﺋﻠﺔ ‪ -‬اﻟﻔﺤﻮﺻﺎت اﺨﻤﻟﺒﺮﻳﺔ‬

‫ﻣﺮﻛﺰ اﻟﻔﻨﻄﺎس اﻟﺘﺠﺎري‬