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BEAUTY 34. The 20 Best Budget Beauty Products 38. Iconic Product Of The Month - Mason Pearson Brushes EDITORIAL 60. Wearable Honduran Art ENTERTAINMENT 86. Writing Movie Wrongs 87. Top Music Charts 88. Top Reading Picks For August 90. Movies FASHION 66. The New Fall-Winter 2018 Collection Of Jennyfer

70. Twinset Fw 2017-2018 72. Wardrobe Detox With Carla & Marie 74. Discover Your Body Shape With Carla & Marie 76. Top Picks By Yasmeen Alsalem / Trend Alert 79. Get The Perfect Style - At Any Age! 80. Aisha & Hind Sanad 84. Fashion Report FEATURES 12. Bureaucracy 14. ‘Hungary’ For More 16. Car Rentals And Promissory Notes 18. September Is International Self-Awareness Month 27. ‫ما أحب نفسي‬

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FITNESS 40. Once Fat, Always Fat? 42. Expectations And Beliefs Are They Good For Your Training? FOOD 56. Life With Cake 58. A Berrylicous Smoothiebowl 59. The Yellow Coconut Island Smoothie HEALTH 36. 7 Common Causes Of Hair Loss In Women INTERVIEWS 20. Ghadeer Qambar 28. The Afterthought 69. Sheikah Al Habshi 92. Arjun Rampal

NUTRITION 54. The Back To School Lunchbox Revolution TECHNOLOGY 96. Cool Gadgets TRAVEL 43. Top Five For The Bahamas 44. The City Guide 46. Bonus Miles REGULARS 24. In Permanent Pursuit Of Perfection 50. My City Streets 98. Press 100. Fuel For Your Grey Matter 102. Horoscopes

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BUREAUCRACY

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bureaucracy destroys initiative. There is little that bureaucrats hate more than innovation, especially innovation that produces better results than the old routinesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; - Frank Herbert.

iving in a country where most of its government organizations are known for their overly bureaucratic procedures is a big challenge to an entrepreneur and it is one of the biggest problems facing them when establishing their own business. So if you are an entrepreneur implementing necessary processes and procedures for your business in a Bureaucratic organization and are complaining of it; or it's preventing you from going one step further, then let me tell you the truth. This is one of the early difficult stages that you are going to face in your start-up journey and it's not the end. It's impossible to avoid it. It is part of the law but it shouldn't stop 12

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you from fulfilling your dreams. It has never been easy to start and run your own business, yet from an entrepreneurial spirit you must have the courage and adaption to overcome obstacles and challenges in the most difficult environment; be ready to fight for what you want and be capable of taking risks. The journey into creating the life that you want starts with an idea and a plan and ends with carrying passion and courage for the rest of your life. There is always a chance to improve the entrepreneurship environment in Kuwait as there are many specialists working on doing just that.

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‘HUNGARY’ FOR MORE

Gill Sherry

o say I’m a huge Robbie Williams fan would be an understatement. Some would call it an obsession but I wouldn’t go quite that far. Even in my early twenties, when he first hit the big time with Take That, I drew the line at loitering outside hotels hoping to catch a glimpse of my favourite boy band heart throb. I left that to the younger, somewhat hysterical teenagers. Having said that, I will admit to seeing him perform live on seven separate occasions in five different countries (excluding the various Take That concerts I should probably also admit to). So, when an opportunity presented itself to see him in Budapest, I didn’t need asking twice. Witness my favourite singer performing live in a country on my wish list? Yes please!

A short walk along the river brought me to a curious ground level monument. Sixty pairs of shoes, sculptured from iron, decorate the embankment. They are accompanied by a plaque with the words ‘To the memory of the victims shot into the Danube by Arrow Cross Militiamen in 1944-45’. Candles and flowers had been laid between the shoes in a poignant tribute to those who lost their lives during World War II. It is probably one of the most moving tributes I have ever seen.

I had two full days to occupy myself before the main event so, map at the ready, I set out to explore. My hotel was situated on Margaret Island, a tranquil setting in the middle of the Danube, connected to the mainland by bridge. With medieval ruins, dancing fountains, a Japanese garden and huge outdoor swimming pools, it was an ideal base for my four day trip.

A more recent addition to the city’s skyline is the Budapest Eye. Europe’s largest Ferris wheel has 42 gondolas each offering glorious views and the chance to see the city from a new and different perspective. It was a fun way to spend ten minutes and ideal for a selfie or two!

Continuing my journey into Central Pest, my eyes were immediately drawn to St. Stephen’s Basilica. Two large bell towers guard the giant, central dome of this grand structure, the most important church building in Hungary. The views from the circular viewing platform surrounding the dome were nothing I’d never been to Hungary before and I was looking forward to short of spectacular and provided photo opportunities galore. seeing what Budapest had to offer. From what I understood, it Inside the church itself a more reverent mood ensued as visitors was steeped in history and, sitting on the banks of the Danube, admired the statues, sculptures, paintings and, arguably the was a beautiful city to boot. most impressive of all, the dome itself.

A leisurely stroll from the island, across Margaret Bridge, led me to the Hungarian Parliament. This magnificent building stands proud on the bank of the Danube and is breathtaking in both size and beauty. Understandably, it’s one of the most popular tourist attractions in Budapest and being the tallest building in the city, dominates the skyline. 14

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The following day, I took a boat taxi to the Castle District. It was my intention to ride the funicular to the top of Castle Hill but seeing the queue, I decided to take the steps; not the easiest of climbs on a hot day but I was rewarded with refreshments at the top. A giant ornamental gateway leads through to the Royal Palace, also known as Buda Castle. Those fortunate enough to time their trip correctly can witness the Changing of

specific song, Neil Diamond’s ‘Sweet Caroline’ was particularly inspiring and it was this song he chose to sing with his father whilst sitting beside him on a sofa in the middle of the stage. It was quite an emotional spectacle. His encore consisted of two of his most successful hits – ‘She’s The One’ and ‘Angels’ – as well as the old Sinatra favourite ‘My Way’. Not many pop icons could get away with wearing a skirt, riding atop a giant boxing glove and crooning along with their father. Robbie, however, didn’t just get away with it; he nailed it!

the Guards but even without this ceremony, there’s plenty to see. The Palace is home to the National Gallery and Budapest History Museum although I suspect most visitors, myself included, are more interested in the view. The viewing terrace of Fishermen’s Bastion is nothing short of spectacular. Under the shadow of Matthias Church, another stunning Roman Catholic Church, the Bastion’s seven towers and countless arches afford panoramic views across the Danube towards Pest, Margaret Island and Gellért Hill. If you can tear your eyes away from the vista, the towering sight of Matthias Church from street level is just as impressive. With light reflecting from the stainedglass windows and beautiful multicoloured glazed roof tiles it’s certainly a vision to behold. Conscious of the time, I made my way back to the hotel. It was time for Robbie! He was performing at the Groupama Arena, an outdoor stadium and the home of Ferencvárosi Torna Club. It was a short taxi ride from the hotel but traffic was understandably busy. The driver kept me (and himself) amused with various Robbie Williams music videos. Personally, I would have preferred that he kept his eyes on the road! My eyes, upon arrival at the venue, were immediately drawn to the impressive stage set; the perfect backdrop for what promised to be a memorable show. The support act was Erasure, a British pop duo who first found fame in the mid eighties. As support acts go they were pretty good, particularly as I was able to remember, and sing along to, most of their hits. As the 9pm show time edged closer, the stadium began to fill and the crowd impatiently waited for their hero. The show opened with his own personal anthem ‘God Bless our Robbie’, a self-mocking script earning him applause and respect in equal measure. When he finally graced the stage (in a skirt!) he launched into the title track of the tour, ‘The Heavy Entertainment Show’ before following up with his customary ‘Let Me Entertain You’. For the next ninety minutes, he did just that. From old favourites to popular cover songs, to early Take That chart toppers, he treated his audience to a range of hits designed to please all – not an easy task considering the diversity of the crowd. He also dedicated his version of ‘Freedom’ to the late, great George Michael.

I woke the next morning with aching feet and a hoarse voice; all that singing and dancing had taken its toll. However, there was still more to explore so after a hearty breakfast, I once more headed off with my map. I hoped to find my way to Gellért Hill, the spectacular backdrop to both Liberty and Elizabeth Bridge. The Liberation Monument stands proud at the top of Gellért Hill. It was set up to commemorate the liberation of Budapest by the Russian Army in 1945 and was later altered to recognise Communism’s fall. The monument is visible from miles around along with the Statue of St. Gellért. Sadly, I didn’t get to see either. Well, not close up anyway. In need of retail therapy – and a compulsory souvenir of my visit – I opted to browse the many shops in Central Pest instead. I was working on the theory that it’s always a good idea to leave something for a later date. Knowing that there’s an area left undiscovered gives me the perfect excuse for a return visit. My final evening in Budapest was spent back in the Castle District. As the sun begins to fade the city literally lights up and those breathtaking daytime sights become even more magical after dark. Churches glow orange, the Ferris wheel twinkles white and the Parliament Building is reflected perfectly in the Danube. I enjoyed dinner under the stars followed by a stroll through the quaint, hidden streets; a taste of local life in the depths of a tourist haven. It was pleasantly peaceful, quite a surprise considering Budapest is one of the most densely populated cities in Europe. This particular area is home to a Starbucks, Jamie’s Italian and Hilton Hotel. These commercial enterprises are not for everyone but if you’re not a fan of Hungarian Goulash, at least there’s a predictable alternative. The one thing that struck me about Budapest was its cleanliness. Compared to other major European cities there was a distinct lack of litter and general grime; a pleasant, if unexpected, surprise. There was also little evidence of beggars and nuisance street entertainers. Coupled with the glorious weather, efficient public transport system (I recommend the no. 2 tram) and endless photo opportunities, a trip to Budapest is certainly a trip worth making. Robbie Williams, of course, was just the icing on a very delicious cake!

It’s not easy to pick one specific highlight from the show. Certainly, seeing him sitting on a giant boxing glove which then hovered above the crowd was pretty memorable; as was the duet with a very lucky lady who was invited to join him on stage and sing along to ‘Somethin’ Stupid’, albeit wearing a voice distorting and face obscuring mask. But probably the unexpected duet with his father was my own personal favourite. He told the story of how, from a young age, he watched and admired his dad as he entertained people with his singing. One

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CAR RENTALS AND PROMISSORY NOTES THE REAL STORY

espite the new laws applied by the ministry of commerce to prohibit car rental shops from forcing customers to sign a blank promissory note, some car rental shops are still committing such actions towards their customers, against the lawâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recommendations. Therefore, it's very important to clarify the legal considerations about such promissory notes and to enlighten our readers to know what to do when they face a similar problem.

How did it all start? Every time someone tries to rent a car they are forced to sign a blank promissory note in order to get the car rental contract. Due to their urgent situation and the need to get the car, they accept the situation and sign the document. Most car rental shops use this blank, signed promissory note against the customer if he fails to bring the car back, has an accident, destroys the vehicle or brings it back in a damaged condition. They keep the promissory note to force the customer to pay for any damage or loss. But is this even legal?

The ministry of commerce states: It's illegal to force customers to sign a blank promissory note in order to rent a car and such action is considered as a breach. Once the car rental shop asks you to sign a blank promissory note, the violation of law has been committed by them (just by offering) even if you didn't sign. If you refused to sign and they refused to rent you a car then that is the second law violation by the office (refusing to rent it). Moreover, the law obligated those offices to allow their customers to freely choose their car rental period. Previously, most of the car rental shops would not allow the customer to rent for a period of less than three days. The law now determines a minimum period of not less than 24 hours (a whole day).

My advice: If you want to rent a car, make sure you deal with a trustworthy car rental company and read the contract before signing it. It should not include any agreement about a promissory note. Also, be aware that the contract is the only document you should have to sign when you rent a car. You should not sign anything else. 16

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SEPTEMBER IS INTERNATIONAL SELF-AWARENESS MONTH aware and mindful. Some of these questions will give you a greater understanding and knowledge of yourself. Remember to be very open and honest with yourself. There is no right or wrong. Remove all self criticism or judgment of yourself if you want to truly get to know yourself. What is your temperament type? Are you a feelings/facts person? When you are clarifying matters or expressing your emotions do you break them down into knowing the facts or are you more concerned about how it made you feel? Are you detail orientated or focused merely on the gist of things? Think of your latest project and how you handled it. Do you see yourself as reflective, spontaneous, decisive? When situations get heated, what is your usual manner of response? Now think of the values you hold on to dearly. If you were to write down five top values that are important to you what would they be? Write them down, then list them from 1 to 5, 1 being the biggest priority. Some ideas of values people have are: Status. Leadership. Creativity. Empathy. Trust. Family. Commitment. Work. Yours may reflect these or be completely different- there are tons of values and that’s how diverse we are. If you have some ideas listed above you’re doing great. Well done for getting to know yourself. I’m sure the acquaintance is welcomed.

Naseera Hoorzook

n a globalized world - and a barrage of societal, family and media pressure - we are all trying in vain to emulate someone famous, someone out there, someone who portrays success. We copy their styles of dress, their poses and their behaviours. We try to eat where they eat, meet who they meet and do what they do. And, in the process, something always feels missing; an utter lack of some sort that we cannot put our fingers on. Perhaps it’s that we are trying in vain to be a copy of someone else. We are trying so hard at something that goes against the very grain of our being and, slowly but surely, we lose more and more awareness of who we really are. We think we are this and that but maybe if we dig deeper we realize it’s not at all the case. It’s just that our sense of self has become so warped that we think we are more like the person we were emulating when, in fact, we are in a space between no man's land; no longer belonging to ourselves or someone else. Did you know that there are special things that make you unique? You have your very own set of interests, skills, values and personality. The makeup of you is as unique as your finger print. So who are you and what makes you, YOU? Let's see how YOU can become more self aware this month and in the months to follow and how YOU can move out of the no man's land and leap towards yourself. Here are some things to ponder that will help provide you with deeper insight as you work your way towards becoming more 18

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Let’s look at your special interests. What kinds of books do you like reading, or maybe you don’t like reading? What do you love doing in your spare time? Where would you go to if you could close your eyes and be teleported to that space. Do you have a clear and main focused interest or do your interests vary? Are you interested in a host of things? List them. All these thoughts you are having are wonderful. Save them for the end when you can write a letter to yourself, as if you were writing to a new pen pal and you were letting this pen pal know a little about you. Remember to think about your skills and strengths; your weaknesses and blind spots. Rack your brain a little about your skill sets. How do you communicate? Are you a loner or team player? Are you internally motivated or externally driven? How do you problem solve? If you are daring enough, you may want to ask a close friend or family member to gently let you in on a secret. The part about yourself you don’t know much about, that observers see and are aware of. This will give you a fuller grasp on the real you. Knowing ourselves from our own perspectives is great but knowing ourselves from the perspectives of others is deeply insightful and awakening. Once you have notes made on yourself, write a letter to yourself. Schedule in some ME time. Perhaps indulge in one of your interests and reflect on the unique qualities that are both strengths and weaknesses. Be proud of both as they are yours, only you own them. Become comfortable with your findings, embrace the untapped you, wholeheartedly. None of us are perfect, the imperfections bring us little blessings too, and without them you wouldn’t be YOU.

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Ghadeer Qambar “Beauty is all about confidence” When it comes to make up, Ghadeer Qambar insists that simplicity is key. Known for her natural looking makeup, Ghadeer is well placed to offer advice; and with dreams of her own makeup school in Kuwait, she may soon be doing just that.

Please introduce yourself to our readers: My name is Ghadeer Qambar. I was born and live in Kuwait. I am very independent and that's how I have been raised by my parents. I am a wife and mother and very attached to my family so they always come first. I’m in love with coffee, food and music but makeup is my passion.

Tell us about your education: I hold a full Diploma in makeup and have been in the makeup business for eight years. I also have a Masters Degree and Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering from Kuwait University.

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When and how did you get interested in makeup? When did you decide that you wanted to be a professional makeup artist? Like all girls, I was in love with makeup since I was a teenager. I used to copy models' makeup in magazines and newspapers and try to practice on myself. Also I loved reading a lot about makeup products and beauty creams and how to take care of the skin. Over time, my friends started to ask me to do their makeup for parties and weddings. I have done makeup since then and began to study makeup. I became a professional in 2009.

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Can you share some highlights of your journey as a Pro Makeup Artist? The most important thing in makeup is to practice it with your own taste and vision. Also, take some ideas and techniques from other makeup artists. That’s why I insisted on attending many master classes with international makeup artists to learn their secrets and ideas.

What are the different services that you currently offer to your clients? Makeup for different occasions, like receptions, weddings, birthday parties, graduation parties, engagements, etc.

How do you define beauty? Beauty is all about confidence. Confidence is the master key for beauty.

Does everyone look better with makeup? Of course! When we say makeup, it doesn’t mean too much makeup. Sometimes minimal makeup is more than enough to show beautiful features of the face.

How do you keep up with the latest trends and style and where do you go for inspiration? I follow up with high end brands and top makeup artists worldwide.

What has been the biggest challenge of your career? Dealing with different types of personalities, especially celebrities.

What do you consider to be your biggest accomplishment in your career so far? My name has reached very well known brands in the world like Anastasia Beverly Hills, Smash Box and Benefit cosmetics.

What three makeup items should no woman leave home without? Compact powder, lip gloss and a good mascara!

What is the best way to stay fresh for the summer? Drink lots of water, use sunblock and bright colours for makeup with lots of highlighter!

How would you describe your signature look and what is it about your style that sets you apart from other makeup artists? I’m very well known for good blending, great contour and natural looking makeup.

What is your skin care routine? Never sleep with any makeup on! Hydrating moisturizer and dermatologist follow up.

In your opinion, what are common mistakes you see women make on their makeup? The most popular mistake is that they copy any known makeup artist technique and use products that are not suitable for their skin tone and type. They follow the trend whether it’s suitable or not!

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What is the most important beauty advice you can give to women? Simplicity is everything. Stay simple in everything. Over doing anything can go very ugly!

Can you tell us more about your GQ Mink Lashes? Lashes in general give an amazing definition to the eyes. I decided to do my own lash line and I’m very proud that I was the first lady from the Gulf region to have her own lash line.

Are you planning to launch any new products? Yes, I am working on some other products other than lashes. It will take time but hopefully they will be out soon.

Share something you would like the world to know about you. I don’t put makeup on every day! I’m fine with going out with only sunblock or moisturizer on my face. I rarely go to beauty salons too!

What are some of your other hobbies? I love listening to music, sports and cooking.

What’s the next goal on your ‘list’? To have my own makeup school in Kuwait.

Your message for us at CP magazine: Thank you for selecting me for this issue and best wishes to all the team.

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MOVIE MISDEMEANOURS

ou can’t beat a trip to the cinema. I, like many others, look forward to the latest movie releases with eager anticipation. It’s not just about being able to watch your favourite movie stars on the big screen; it’s the whole cinematic experience. However hard you may try, you simply cannot recreate this environment in your own home. To enjoy your movie experience to the max certain things are essential. First of all, you need to be comfortable. Thankfully, modern day movie theatres are a far cry from the traditional ‘picture houses’ of old. Not only are the seats now comfy, some of them even recline. There’s also plenty of room to stretch your legs, thus reducing the risk of cramp part way through the movie. Secondly, the quality of both the picture and the sound need to be exceptional. With modern technology, this is pretty much guaranteed. So much so, you feel as though you are actually taking part in every scene; transported into the movie and accompanying each character as their story unfolds. Thirdly, your fellow movie-goers need to be quiet. Sadly, this third essential is where the whole cinema experience falls down. Thanks to other people’s selfishness, our movie enjoyment is at best, interrupted or at worst, completely ruined. Despite requests for mobile phones to be switched off before the movie begins, countless ring tones, message alerts and vibrations can be heard throughout the film. But it’s not just the sound

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of the phones that cause disruption; it’s the light from the screens. It’s not enough just to switch your phone to ‘silent’. The bright light from a mobile phone screen can light up a dark movie theatre like an airport runway! As if that’s not bad enough, some people actually answer their phone and conduct a conversation in the middle of the movie! How rude and utterly selfish can you get? But it doesn’t end there. Let’s not forget those who arrive late and stand in the aisle discussing where they should sit; or those who insist on rustling crisp packets or sweet wrappers throughout the entire film. I long for the day when cinema refreshment counters only sell snacks in soundless, non-rustling wrappers. Why should I miss Daniel Craig’s witty one-liners just because the guy sitting behind me wants another handful of popcorn? And why should I strain to hear Tom Hardy’s dying words over the rustling of my neighbour’s Maltesers? Perhaps the most irritating annoyance is the one favoured by those who have clearly seen the film before. The one where they deliver a line before it’s actually spoken in the movie, spoiling both the anticipation and intended surprise of everyone within earshot; not to mention robbing the character of their favourite lines. Together with the fridge-like temperatures in the theatre and the often unnecessary censorship gaps in the films, these misdemeanours can seriously impact upon our movie experience. Some of these are clearly outside of our control. However, showing a little respect and keeping noise to a minimum is surely not too much to ask. Is it?

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โ ซุงุญุฏู ุฌู ุณุงุชู ุญุถุฑุช ู ู ุณู ุฏุฉ ุฃุฑุจุนู ู ู ุฉ ู ุงู ุช ู ุฏ ุญุถุฑุช ู ู ุฏู ุฑุฉ ู ู โ ฌ โ ซู ุจู ู ุทู ุจุช ุฌู ุณุฉ ุดุฎุตู ุฉ ู ู ุง โ ช ุ โ ฌู ู ุงู ุช ุชุฑุบุจ ุจุงู ุชุฑู ู ุฒ ุนู ู ู ุดุฑู ุนู ุงโ ฌ โ ซุงู ุตุบู ุฑ ุฃ ู ุซุฑ โ ช ุ โ ฌู ู ู ู ู ู ุฎุงู ู ุญุฏู ุซู ุง ุนุฑู ุช ุฃู ู ุง ุงู ุณุงู ุฉ ุชู ุซู ุงู ู ู ุฉ ุงู ุฎุงุฑุฌู ุฉโ ฌ โ ซู ุชุนุชู ุฏ ุฃู ู ุง ุตุญู ุญุฉ ู ุจุงู ู ุงู ุน ู ู ุงู ุชุญุจ ุฐุงุชู ุง ู ู ู ู ุง ุชู ู ู ุจู ู ุณุงุนุฏุฉโ ฌ โ ซุงุขู ุฎุฑู ู ุนู ู ุญุณุงุจ ู ู ุณู ุง ู ุตุญุชู ุง ู ุชุฌู ุฏ ุฐุงุชู ุงโ ช .โ ฌู ู ู ุช ู ู ุง ู ุจู ุฃู ู ุฑู ุฒ ุนู ู โ ฌ โ ซุฃู ุนู ู ุจุงู ุฎุงุฑุฌ ู ู ุงุฃู ู ู ุฃู ุงู ู ุฃู ู ุจุฏุฃ ู ู ุงู ุฏุงุฎู ู ู ู ุฃู ู ู โ ช.โ ฌโ ฌ

โ ซู ู ู ุช ุจุนู ู ุชู ู ู ุฉ ุงู ุญุฑู ุฉ ุงู ู ู ุณู ุฉ ู ู ู ุชุนุชู ุฏ ุนู ู ุชุฎู ู ุต ุงู ุดุฎุตโ ฌ โ ซู ู ุงู ู ุดุงุนุฑ ุงู ุณู ุจู ุฉ ุงู ุฏุงุฎู ู ุฉ ุญุชู ู ุงู ู ู ู ุฏุฑู ู ุง ู ุชุชุญู ู ุงู ู ุฃู ู ุงุฑ ุฅู ุฌุงุจู ุฉโ ฌ โ ซุชุณุงุนุฏ ุงู ุดุฎุตโ ช ุ โ ฌู ู ู ุฃุณุงุณู ุงุช ุงู ุชู ู ู ุฉ ุฃู ุงู ุดุฎุต ู ู ู ู ุฌู ู ุฉ ุฅู ุฌุงุจู ุฉโ ฌ โ ซู ุฐุงุชู ู ู ู ( ุฃู ุง ุฃุญุจ ู ู ุณู ู ุฃุชู ุจู ู ุง) ุจุตู ุช ู ุณู ู ุนโ ช ุ โ ฌู ุนู ุฏู ุง ู ุตู ุชโ ฌ โ ซู ู ุฐู ุงู ุฌู ู ุฉ ู ู ุชุณุชุทุน ุงู ู ุฑุฃุฉ ู ุทู ู ุง ู ู ุงู ุช ุฃู ุง ุฃุณู ุนู ุฃ ู ู ู ู โ ช ุ โ ฌู ู ุช ู ู ุงโ ฌ โ ซุงู ุณุชุฑุฏุฏู ู ู ุง ู ุจุตู ุช ู ุณู ู ุนโ ช ุ โ ฌู ุงุณุชู ุฑู ุช ุฃ ู ุฑุฑ ุงู ุฌู ู ุฉ ุฃ ู ุซุฑ ู ู โ ช 10โ ฌู ุฑุงุชโ ฌ โ ซุญุชู ุงุณุชุทุงุนุช ู ุทู ู ุงโ ช ุ โ ฌู ู ู ู ู ุงู ุฉ ุงู ุชู ู ู ุฉ ู ุงู ุช ุชุจู ู ุจุญุฑู ุฉโ ช ุ โ ฌู ู ู ุงู ุชู โ ฌ โ ซุฃุฎุจุฑุชู ู ู ู ุฐ ุฃู ุฏุฎู ุช ุงู ุฌู ุณุฉ ุฃู ุง ุงู ุณุงู ู ุฉ ู ู ู ุฉ ู ุงู ุฃุจู ู โ ช.โ ฌโ ฌ โ ซุชู ุฑู ุบ ุงู ู ุดุงุนุฑ ู ู ู ุฌุฏุง ู ู ู ุจุชู ุง ู ู ู ุฏ ุฃู ุฑุงุถ ู ู ุณู ุฉ ุซู ุนุถู ู ุฉ ู ู ุดุฎุตโ ชุ โ ฌโ ฌ โ ซู ุงู ู ุนู ู ุฃู ู ุณุชู ุฑ ุงู ุดุฎุต ุจุงุฃู ู ู ุงุฑ ุงู ุณู ุจู ุฉ ุทู ุงู ุงู ู ู ู ุจู ุฃู ุนุทู ู ู ุณู โ ฌ โ ซู ุณุงุญุฉ ู ุชู ุฑู ุบู ุง ุซู ุงู ุนู ุฏุฉ ู ู ุญู ุงุฉ ุงู ุทุจู ุนู ุฉ ู ุงู ุชู ู ู ุฑ ุจุงุฃู ู ู ุงุฑ ุงุฅู ู ุฌุงุจู ุฉโ ช.โ ฌโ ฌ โ ซู ุฃุฎุจุฑุชู ุง ุฃู ุนู ู ู ุง ุฃู ุชู ู ู ุจุฃุนู ุงู ุชุญุจู ุง ู ู ุญุจุจุฉ ู ู ู ุณู ุง ุชุณุนุฏู ุง ุญุชู ู ุงู โ ฌ โ ซู ุงู ุช ุจุณู ุทุฉ โ ช ุ โ ฌู ุงู ุฑู ุตโ ช ุ โ ฌุฃู ุงู ู ุดู ุนู ู ุงู ุจุญุฑ โ ช ุ โ ฌุฃู ุงู ุชู ู ู ู ุฃู ุงู ุฑุณู โ ช ุ โ ฌุงู ู ู ู โ ฌ โ ซุฃู ุชุนุจุฑ ุนู ุฐุงุชู ุง ู ุชุณุนุฏู ุงโ ช ุ โ ฌู ุทู ุจุช ุฃู ุฃู ู ุงู ุง ุจุนุฏ ู ุชุฑุฉโ ช ุ โ ฌู ู ู ุงู ู ู ุงุก ุงู ุชุงู ู โ ฌ โ ซุฌุงุกุชู ู ุชุดู ุฑู ู ุจุฃู ู ุง ู ุนุงู ู ุชุดุนุฑ ุจุฃู ู ุง ุฃู ุถู ู ุชุญุณู ุช ู ุธุฑุชู ุง ู ุฐุงุชู ุงโ ช ุ โ ฌู ู ู ุชโ ฌ

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afterthoughtrox

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Last season was iconic for local band ‘The Afterthought’. Composed of five members - Bassam Shuhaibar, Zak Musawi, Husain Alharbi, Omar Salem and Aziz Baqer - their shows at Qout Market and Taste of Q8 Food Festival were documented on social media weeks after the events. Not forgetting the electric, sold-out show at ACK. The band radiates a surplus of energy that can electrify any space. Last year, they also showed their charitable side by performing at a fund-raiser for Syrian refugees at the German Ambassador’s residence. Wherever they go, they drive the crowd wild and leave them panting for more. Their fans – affectionately referred to as RoxBots – are never sated, which is why at every concert it has become a trademark for the audience to beg the band to continue singing. Here, Bassam Shuhaibar (aka Buzz), co-founder, lead vocalist and lyricist, provides us with more juicy details regarding the band.

There is evidently a synergy present among each member in the band. But, there is something more phenomenal about your stage presence, something that is rarely seen locally. It seems as though the audience lets go when you guys perform. Is it your collective passion that assists your RoxBots in losing their inhibitions or is it something enigmatic that even you guys do not comprehend – a je ne sais quoi kind of thing? The Afterthought lineup has evolved almost as organically as our original compositions, and even though it has shifted over the years (usually due to reasons beyond our control), there is one element that we have been blessed with in its perpetuity: chemistry. When Zak Musawi and I formed the band way back when, it was built on a foundation of that ‘X factor’ that you allude to. Even at the very beginning, our friends would refer to an intangible force that was evident whenever we performed. We are currently blessed with a group of guys who naturally fit in with our mindset and musical taste, which translates naturally into a live performance or recording studio. I believe it is this invisible binding force that allows us to collectively convey a certain energy to the crowd, which they then reflect back several times stronger. This sets up a ‘feedback loop’ until a boiling point is reached and that is where the real magic happens. BASSAM SHUHAIBAR 30

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You have played in both public arenas and private residences. To this date, what has been your most memorable performance; the one that immediately springs to mind when you think of a live performance? I get asked this question quite often, yet it never yields a straightforward answer. Whenever I recall past performances I end up with a mental ‘mosaic’ of sorts, where different moments or songs stand out at their respective venues. For example, we played Qout Market early last season. It was the perfect day for an outdoor event, and when we finished the last number in our set the crowd spontaneously erupted into chants of ‘One more song! One more song!’ That had never happened to us up until that point, a rush that we will never forget. Another was the time we played at a car launch event in one of the malls here in Kuwait. The crowd was very lukewarm and scattered at the beginning, but by the end of the gig we had a very vibrant and excited, not to mention decent-sized, crowd (standing room only). They made us feel like we were in a sports arena as opposed to a local outdoor venue. And who can forget our very first headlining concert held at the Australian College of Kuwait in May of this year? The stage; the lights; the crowd - to say the experience was phenomenal would be a huge understatement. That being said, if I had to choose one overall performance that really stands out, it would be the one at Dar Al Funoon this past spring. It was the first time we had ever performed a purely acoustic set in front of an audience, and if you are

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familiar with the venue you know that it is quite cozy. We had guests sitting in front of us in the courtyard and stood up all the way around the perimeter of the actual exhibition hall, right up to the entrance. Ironically, the intimacy of the venue coupled with the sonically acoustic nature of the performance generated an atmosphere that can only be described as electric. The icing on the cake was the interaction with the audience that only a venue like that could accommodate, resulting in unforgettable renditions of covers like ‘Grenade’ (Bruno Mars) and ‘Alive’ (Pearl Jam), as well as originals that we had never played outside our jam sessions before (‘Walk Away’ and ‘Dawn’). In fact, my most memorable moment happened when we had just ended ‘Dawn’ and were met with what we felt was a very half-hearted response, only to have one of the women sitting in the middle of the crowd say (in Arabic),‘We came here to have a good time, so why are you making us cry?’

Mission accomplished.

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Only musicians can understand the rush of playing to a live audience, the rush of having fans sing along to their songs, particularly the original ones. Can you make it a bit more tangible for the rest of us who will never be able to grasp the feeling? In all honesty, there are no words that can justify a description of that feeling. What makes it even more special is that it is not dependent on the size of the audience, because I have experienced that rush everywhere from simple musical gatherings of friends to full-on shows at larger venues. I remember being with Zak at a friend’s place here in Kuwait in the early 2000s and we decided to play ‘Dawn’ to the group of eight or so people there. They had heard it a few times www.cpmagazine.net

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already on account of my playing it solo for them, but it blew me away when they sang along with the first verse, word-for-word; I literally could not wipe the smile off my face, which was starkly juxtaposed against the semi-somber lyrics. To follow up from that, I ran into a friend at a work function a few months ago who had attended university in the Washington, D.C. area at the same time I was there, and she asked me if I was still playing that song about ‘walking alone on a path paved in stone’. The fact that she had remembered those lyrics from only a couple of jam sessions at a mutual friend’s house over 15 years ago. Well…needless to say, it was a very special moment.

The feeling is very closely related to that energy I had alluded to in my response to your first question. A perfect example is what happened during that same Dar Al Funoon gig. It was quite cold that evening and we were all dressed a little more lightly than we should have been. Early on in the set, we launched into ‘All I Want’, our signature original, and when I looked around there were a couple of people singing along to it in the opening verses. The same thing happened with ‘Poison’ and of course the more popular covers (especially ‘Grenade’) had groups singing along so loudly that I couldn’t help but turn the microphone towards them. Take an industrial-sized oven and turn up the heat as high as it can go, then throw in some lighter fluid for good measure; that’s close to what the resulting feeling was like. By the time we said ‘goodnight’ it may as well have been mid-July.

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Finally, you used the word ‘iconic’ in your introduction to describe our run last season, which in my opinion is absolutely spot-on. Every single one of us is cognizant of that and wants to do their part to take the band to the next level. Nothing unites a team more deliberately than a common objective.

Finally, out of curiosity, would you - along with each member of the band - give up your day jobs if you could make a living out of making music? In a nutshell, absolutely! I know I speak for all of us when I say that. How many people really, sincerely, truly love what they do for a living, or wake up in the morning looking forward to where and with whom they will be spending the next seven hours or so? I am sure many people would respond that they ‘like’ where they are or what they do, but that is not the same. There is no motivational force that is more influential than passion, because it is as much the means as it is the premise. If it wasn’t there, I can safely say neither Zak nor myself would have lasted this long. And if there is one thing I have learned over the past 20 years, you are never too old to chase a dream, nor feel like a kid when you catch it. The Afterthought are currently working on their debut album OMAR SALEM

Five guys. One Vision. How do you get everyone in the band to commit to one ideal? That is a great question. As I mentioned previously, it really helps that every single one of us has a range of musical tastes that seems to overlap perfectly in the center. Our musical style is one we like to call ‘Unirock’ (universal rock) because it is very difficult to pigeon-hole our original compositions into one particular genre. This is also why we love to cover everyone from Bon Jovi to Bruno Mars, George Michael to Gn’R. Once you have that shared common interest, as well as that natural chemistry, the rest of it just falls into place. Another major factor is that everyone knows and appreciates their role in the band. We make it very clear that The Afterthought is a ‘no drama’ zone, meaning all issues are dealt with immediately and face-to-face. In addition, whenever we compose a new song, creative input is as expected as it is appreciated from each band member. Thankfully, that input is usually incorporated without any critique, which is also encouraged a vast majority of the time.

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‘Think Again’ which will be released later this year. You can find more information regarding their music and upcoming events on their website www.theafterthought.rocks and social media accounts: @afterthoughtrox (Instagram) The Afterthought (Facebook) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/ UCF8XXEKhXCg2qXn9av__Phg www.cpmagazine.net

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THE 20 BEST BUDGET BEAUTY PRODUCTS

From day creams and body scrubs to makeup and serums. Here is CP’s 20 picks of the month. Not all luxury products are the best in test. Here is a list of classics and new products worth their money. Who says you can’t look your best with a tight budget?

Maybelline New York Face Studio Master Contour. I would recommend this palette for women with cool undertones and Rimmel Kate Sculpting Cosmetic Set for a warmer skin tone.

L’oreal Paris True Match Super Blendable Makeup SPF 17. Its blendable base gives you a dewy finish.

Face Wipes from Bioderma. I’m not a big fan of face wipes. I prefer to use face soap and water. However, these wipes are effective yet gentle with your skin.

Colour Corrector Palette from NYX. This less expensive version of colour correctors is great to cover dark circles using the orange colour, redness using the green one and dull yellow skin with the purple one. (I will be explaining colour correction and concealing dark circles in our next issue - don’t miss it!)

No 7 Lift & Luminate Triple Action Serum. This is a good serum to fight wrinkles.

Maybelline’s Colour Sensational Lipstick in Choco Cream. The best budget lip colour. Micro Brow Pencil from NYX. It's a subtle colour with a pointy shape to easy imitate the hair strokes.

Ocean Salt Face and Body Scrub by LUSH. A firm favourite!

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Body Cream Skin Food from Weleda. It’s a natural cream made with organic extracts and the smell is divine. Elnett L’oreal Hairspray. If it’s good enough for Jennifer Lopez, it’s good enough for us. This one will add volume.

Revlon Cream Blush. Apply it with a wet sponge to give radiance.

Pressed Powder from RIMMEL. Use it sparingly with a brush on the T-zone to avoid the heavy cakey finish.

Avalon Organic Bath & Shower Gel. It’s refreshing and the smell is really good.

L’oreal Gentle Makeup Remover, Eyes and Lips (for waterproof). This liquid will remove your eyeliner in no time. I advise to rinse with water afterwards.

Revlon ColorStay Creme Eye Shadow. I love the beautiful design and the handy built in brush to apply it on your lids. You can create subtle daytime eyes or go heavier and more metallic for the evening. Vaseline. The perfect quick fix for lips, cuticles and dry skin.

The Falsies, Volume Express from Maybelline. Mascara that gives you length and volume.

Weleda Almond Soothing Facial Cream. Gentle and hydrating.

Regenerating Day Cream by Dr. Hauschka. Top best!

Don’t miss our next special issue about colour correction and concealing! You will learn how to cover your dark circles without using too much makeup under your eyes.

Maybelline New York Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner. An all-time favourite that comes with a brush. www.cpmagazine.net

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7 COMMON CAUSES OF HAIR LOSS IN WOMEN

t can be alarming when your brush seems to hold more hair than your scalp does. The good news is that some hair loss is to be expected (the average person loses up to 150 strands a day). If you’re shedding significantly more than that, however, any number of physiological or psychological factors could be to blame. But you don’t have to tear your (remaining) hair out. Whatever the cause, there are strategies that can help. What's normal?

First a bit about your hair’s natural growth cycle: Each strand grows for several years, and then enters a resting phase for three to four months before it is finally shed. Next, the follicle begins to grow a new hair and the cycle begins again. Different strands of hair are in different phases of the growth cycle at any given time, which is why you don’t go bald every few years.

What’s not normal? If you notice your part widening, your scalp showing through at your crown, or the hair at your temples receding, you may have an issue. Here are a few possible culprits. Consult your doctor who can help you get to the root of the problem.

Genetics Female-pattern hair loss - androgenetic alopecia - is the most common form and causes the hair on top of the head to thin. The gene can be inherited from either your mother's or father's side of the family, though you're more likely to have it if both of your parents had hair loss. Hair loss can be slowed down by applying minoxidil (Rogaine) to the scalp twice a day. The drug works on both women and men, although women should use a lowerstrength formula to prevent unnecessary side effects. Women should not use minoxidil if they are pregnant or nursing. 36

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Stress Hair loss can occur after a significant physiological strain, such as a prolonged illness or crash dieting, which may leave you deficient in iron, B12, or protein - all vital to healthy hair growth. An emotionally trying event, like a divorce, can also lead to allover thinning three to four months later, when the hairs that were forming under the scalp at the time finally make (or donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make) their appearance. Usually the hair will grow back in a few months. If a nutrient deficiency is the cause, your doctor can help you supplement your diet.

Brushing or Pulling Brushing hair too vigorously or wearing tight braids or ponytails can pull hair out in patches, a condition called traction alopecia. However, the hair will grow back when the repeated tugging stops.

prescribe spironolactone (Aldactone), which also blocks male hormones. Losing weight can also help by decreasing the effect of the male hormones.

Iron Deficiency Anemia Women who have heavy periods or don't eat enough iron-rich foods may be prone to iron deficiency, in which the blood doesn't have enough red blood cells. Red blood cells transport oxygen to cells throughout your body, giving you the energy you need. Eat iron-rich foods such as beef, fish, leafy greens, fortified cereals, and beans - preferably, along with foods rich in vitamin C, which enhances iron absorption. Women need 18 mg of iron a day, 8 mg after menopause; ask your doctor if you should take an iron supplement. You can also find supplements specifically for hair loss; key ingredients may include biotin, silica, and L-cysteine, in addition to iron.

The Immune System With alopecia areata, a womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s immune system attacks her follicles, resulting in round patches or clumpy hair loss. Alopecia areata is usually treated with corticosteroid injections by the doctor. In some cases, minoxidil (Rogaine) may also help. It's also important to reduce stress.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome The condition, which can begin as early as age 11, is caused by a hormonal imbalance in which the ovaries produce too many male hormones. PCOS often causes infertility. Most cases of PCOS are treated with birth control pills such as Yasmin, which contains a potent anti-androgen that blocks testosterone. If you can't use birth control pills, your doctor may

Hypothyroidism Millions of people, most of them women, suffer from thyroid disease. When your body produces too little thyroid hormone, the hormone responsible for metabolism, heart rate and mood, you are said to have hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid. If your body makes too much of the hormone, you're said to have hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid. Thyroid hormone is responsible for everything from your basal metabolic rate - the rate at which your body uses oxygen and energy to function - to the growth of your hair, skin and nails. But when you don't have the right amount, you may notice changes in bodily functions. Your doctor may prescribe a thyroid hormone medication to restore levels to normal. Regular TSH tests might be done to ensure an adequate dosage. www.cpmagazine.net

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MASON PEARSON BRUSHES

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hat does a $150 dollar brush have that other brushes don't? Well, Mason Pearson brushes are not mass produced, most of the work is carried out by hand using techniques pioneered by his founder. This brush can actually brag about being part of the beauty world for almost 150 years. This is an exceptional quality as not much of this brush has changed and the major parts are still made by hand. A hair brush from Mason is more or less like the little black dress from Chanel. Both are irreplaceable classics. The history of this iconic product goes back to the 19th century, when the industrial revolution was accelerating and England had become the center for ideas and inventions in the mechanical world. That was the equivalent in its day to Silicon Valley today. Mason Pearson was a genius engineer and inventor who began his career designing wool processing looms in the north of England. He later met and married Mary Avis

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and moved to London where he worked at the British Steam Brush Works in London’s East End. He would use his knowledge in the wool processing industry to spark the invention of an automatic brushboring machine to speed up the process of brush making. It was not until 1905 that he improved his idea of a ‘pneumatic’ rubber-cushion hairbrush. He used both nylon and wild boar bristle over an elastic rubber pad. It was genius. The nylon detangled while the wild boar bristle gave shine to the hair. The product design used nowadays is similar to the original model of 1885 and this brand is still run by the same family. This iconic product has fans all over the world. There are hundreds of stories and positive reviews about it and the only negative quality about it is the price - quite expensive for a brush - yet it makes sense to use a top quality hair brush in order to enjoy the best results.

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ONCE FAT, ALWAYS FAT? Jamie & Alana Karehana

ess than 1% of the formerly obese will maintain weight loss for more than a year, according to a study conducted in the UK in 2015. Specifically this broke down to just 1 man out of 210 and 1 woman out of 124.

Does this mean that once fat we are all doomed to stay fat? Participants in the study were told to eat less and move more, a method that failed to deliver long-term results. Clearly this sound bite advice wasn’t enough. 40

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We could launch into a debate over whether or not this study practiced sound research and whether or not the participants really did eat less and exercise more, but instead we’d rather share with you what we know to be true about lasting weight loss. Make no mistake about it, long-term fat loss results are very possible and are enjoyed by the majority of our clients – in stark contrast to the UK study results! Since there’s more to it than simply eating less and moving more, how does one go about losing fat and then keeping it off for the long haul? Here are 5 Steps to Lose it For Good:

Step 1 to Lose it For Good - The Right Mindset There are only two mindsets to choose from when you approach your quest for weight loss: 1. This is a temporary change in my behaviour. 2. This is a new way of life. There’s no middle ground, you either see it as temporary change or you see it as permanent change. It’s pretty obvious which mindset produces permanent results. Step 2 to Lose it For Good - New Habits Understanding how to put new habits in place is the second step to losing the weight and keeping it lost. As we just saw in step one, looking at your weight loss behaviour as a new lifestyle is the only way to ensure permanent results and this means adopting healthy new habits. Habits are best taken on in gradual steps. This has been proven to be the most effective way to make the new habits stick. Approach building new habits with baby steps instead of grand leaps. If one of your current, fattening, habits is that you drink sugary soda then first switch to drinking diet soda. Once the habit of drinking diet soda has completely replaced your sugary soda habit then you can start replacing some of the diet soda with water. You didn’t jump straight from drinking flavourful, fizzy soda to just drinking water, that’s too extreme and will make success unlikely. Step 3 to Lose it For Good - Your Environment In order to permanently change your body you must permanently change your environment. It makes sense that you won’t maintain a lean body in the same environment where you gained the weight. The term ‘environment’ sounds vague, so let’s break it down. Your environment is the world that you create around yourself. These are the foods that you see, smell and have easy access to. This is the ease or difficulty you have in consistently accessing exercise. This is the lifestyle of the people closest to you that cast an influence on your own lifestyle whether you realize it or not. I’ll bet you could draw out the ideal environment for permanent weight loss. You know the path. Now put in the effort to walk the path.

make a distinction between calories. When total calorie count is your only goal you’ll end up consuming lower quality calories than you should, which leads to mindless eating and malnutrition. Educate yourself on healthy calories versus nutritionally void calories. A great rule of thumb is that calories that are created in nature are always superior to calories created in a factory. Stick with real food over anything from a package. Step 5 to Lose it For Good - Your Support System If you just did the first 4 steps then you’d be well on your way to successfully transforming your body from fat to fit, and keeping it that way for the long haul. However, in order to fully ensure that you make the switch from where you are to where you want to be it’s important to put a support system in place. Nothing is more powerful than social accountability. Instinctively you don’t want to let people down, and so you’ll work harder and more consistently in a support group than you would when working on your own. It’s hard to sleep in when you know someone is at the gym waiting for you! This fifth and most important step is where we come into your life. Our entire mission is to not only provide you with the action steps to getting into the best shape of your life, we are also here to provide you with the support that you need to make it happen. Call or email us now to get started on a program that will get you fit for life. You can do this!

Step 4 to Lose it For Good - Good Nutrition The problem with the advice of eat less and move more is that it doesn’t

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EXPECTATIONS AND BELIEFS ARE THEY GOOD FOR YOUR TRAINING? Julie Caradec

State your expectations and beliefs now! In mental coaching, we use an ‘AMAP’ (Athlete Mental Aptitude Profile) which is a great tool to get to know someone better. It also finds out if the beliefs and expectations of that person are correct or need some work. All of us have a weakness to work on. There’s nothing necessarily wrong with this but it’s worth remembering that even the most stable person can be better. I want everyone to be successful. When expectations and negative beliefs appear regarding an event, an action, or something from the past, this is called ‘Mental Game Undercurrents’. These can occur as a result of:

Expectations Perhaps the expectation is to reach a certain score, time, or even lose weight. In the fitness industry, for example, it’s typical to observe unrealistic objectives in weight loss. This expectation limits the success. There is no enjoyable part, only expectations and unrealistic wishes.

Generalization This is a wrong belief brought on by wrong mindset and behavior, based on a past event. Generalizing is expecting the same thing to happen again and again. The simplest way to understand it is from past experiences. If in the past, you went to the gym but did not follow a personalized fitness program, you may have used the wrong weights and your muscles may hurt for some time after. Your memory will form a generalization, tricking you into believing that the gym is bad for you and is always painful. Obviously, this isn’t correct. All you needed was the correct training and fitness program.

Irrational beliefs Unrealistic expectations (no purpose or high expectations) result in irrational beliefs and limit positive results and success. So what should you do? Perfectionism can be the reason. In this case, try to be more relaxed about the result; otherwise you will face failure every time.

Negative Self Label If you think negatively about an aspect of your personality or something you might not do well enough from your perception, you will sabotage yourself and invite failure. Imagine you are at the swimming pool and your body isn’t the shape you would like it to be. The result of negative self label has the potential to stop your training, reduce your performance and reduce your self esteem. Nothing positive will come from this attitude or behavior. So think twice before you think negatively!

Causes In psychology, people reacting in such a negative way will engage three main thinking errors: -Ignoring the positive -Accentuate the negative -Over generalizing It may sound obvious but it’s difficult to be conscious of this attitude and to fix it right away when it happens. Have you ever felt uncomfortable in the morning, knowing you have to train but your body isn’t awake and you just want to go back to sleep? How is your brain reacting? It is telling you that you’re not good enough; that the person next to you is better, fitter and luckier? It’s making you think that you want to be that person. But why? Everyone is different and comparing yourself to someone else is a part of the expectations, generalization, irrational and negative labels. Think about it. The next time it happens you will know the skills and the rules to help you adapt your thoughts. The best formula I ever read about psychology is called formula success. ‘Expectation equals failures, manageable objectives are the key’. This is the best way to deal with expectations and negative beliefs. It worked for me and is an ideal base for the emotional approach to training.

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The Bahamas Jim West 1. the MUST see... Sand. Water. Sun. Beaches are aplenty and there is always debate over which beach is the best. From Castaway Cay to Paradise Island, The Bahamas have beaches galore to explore. There are also many grottos and caves to explore as well. One thing is for certain; no matter where you go, you will have a great time. 2. the MUST eat… For couples, especially for a honeymoon or anniversary, go to Sapodilla. They feature several dining rooms, but the real experience is the private dining. With private cabana dining with your own personal chef and butler, you will feast on the finest of European and Bahamian Gourmet fusion cuisine. http://www.sapodillabahamas.com/restaurant/ 3. the MUST shop… There are Straw Markets in just about every port of call. Yet the biggest is the one in Nassau. Straw Markets have handmade Bahamian crafts, gifts, souvenirs and items such as hand-woven straw hats, bags, mats, dolls, conch shell jewellery and wood carvings. Haggling is a must and expected! http://www.nassauparadiseisland.com/what-to-do/ shopping/straw-market/

Grab a beach towel and don’t forget the sunscreen lotion! The Bahamas are subtropical, with a very similar climate to South Florida. Summers are hot and rainy, while winters are drier and warm. Average temperatures are warm all year round. With crystal blue water and pristine white sand beaches, The Bahamas are the perfect getaway for couples and families.

4. the MUST stay… Could it be any other than Atlantis on Paradise Island? With several properties like The Cove, The Reef, Harbourside, Royal and Coral Towers to choose from, there is something to match every person’s dreams of what paradise is. Book early as the rooms fill up months in advance. http://www.atlantisbahamas.com 5. the MUST do off the beaten path… Literally get off the path and go snorkeling! Several islands in The Bahamas boast great snorkeling sights. Andros Island perhaps has the most to see including Blue Holes. And if you want an experience of a lifetime, head to the Caribbean’s most amazing natural attraction, ‘The Crack’. This is part of a 93-mile fracture that connects the world’s longest string of blue holes. This deep water-filled fault line’s current will make you feel like you’re flying amongst the fish.

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THE CITY GUIDE

NANTES, France

WHERE TO DINE LuluRouget

Nantes, a city on the Loire River in the Upper Brittany region of western France, has a long history as a port and industrial center. It's home to the restored, medieval Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, where the Dukes of Brittany once lived. The castle is now a local history museum with multimedia exhibits, as well as a walkway atop its fortified ramparts.

WHERE TO STAY

Le Bouchon Hotel Sozo

In a converted 19th-century chapel, this contemporary hotel is opposite the Jardin des plantes de Nantes and 3 minutes' walk from Gare de Nantes train station.

Adagio Access Nantes Viarme

A 3-minute walk from Viarme-Talensac tram stop, this straightforward apartment hotel in a 19th-century building with a contemporary annexe is a 7-minute walk from L'Île de Versailles botanical gardens and 2.7 km from La Cité music venue.

Le Break Mercure Nantes Centre Grand Hotel

This contemporary hotel is a 9-minute walk from the Château des ducs de Bretagne and a 10-minute walk from Nantes Cathedral.

Okko Nantes Chateau

In the center of Nantes, this modern hotel is 2 minutes' walk from the Château des ducs de Bretagne and 11 minutes' walk from the main train station.

THINGS TO DO

Madison Cafe Diner

Les Machines de L'ile

"Les Machines de l’île" is a totally unprecedented artistic project. Born from the François Delarozière and Pierre Orefice’s imagination, it is at crossroads of Jules Verne’s "invented worlds", of the mechanical universe of Leonardo da Vinci, and of Nantes’ industrial history, on the exceptional site of the former shipyards.

Musee d'histoire naturelle de Nantes

The Natural History Museum of Nantes is a French natural history museum located in the city of Nantes.

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Parc du Grand Blottereau

19 hectares of parkland set in a property of 37.5 hectares. Opposite an 18th century mansion by the architect Ceineray the landscaped park holds a greenhouse collection – unique in France – of exotic plants, a French-style garden, a Mediterranean rockery and banana trees.

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Basilique Saint Nicolas

The church of St. Nicholas is located in the heart of Nantes. It´s impressive organ is the main attraction. It was destroyed during World War II and rebuilt in 2002. I recommend you visit this church on the day of "La fête de la musique" (June 21), when several musicians give life to this old masterpiece.

Bon voyage!

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Currently based in the GCC and exploring the Middle East, I have lived in three continents, four countries and have visited over 250 cities across the world. Join me in this adventure to find out more about the latest and coolest travel recommendations.

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‘Embrace new cultures; be inspired; take a technological break; bring out your adventurous side; TRAVEL, it´s fun!’

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THE BEST FARM STAY DESTINATIONS IN THE WORLD.

ooking for a unique place to feed the goats – quite literally – on your next getaway? Consider a farm stay, a type of property whose farms, gardens and down-home ambiance are a main draw for guests. The trend, which has been popular in Europe for years, has finally gone mainstream.

There is no better way for travellers to connect with a place and its people than by rolling up their sleeves and joining in some of the daily duties. It´s not all about getting your hands dirty, many farm stays are turning into a luxury holiday.

THE DANDELION HIDEAWAY

WHERE: OSBASTON, UNITED KINGDOM You are guaranteed a warm welcome, not only from the much-loved resident farm animals, but also from Farmer John and his wife Sharon. Set within two hundred acres of Leicestershire countryside and close to The National Forest, The Dandelion Hideaway boasts a hamlet of six canvas lodge cottages, each complete with country house design and nostalgic touches. Farmer John and Sharon are always happy to share their experience and knowledge. You are very welcome to help look after the hens, milk the goats, groom the Shetland ponies or collect some fresh eggs throughout your stay. There is also a farm shop in the Old Cow Shed, selling sausages, eggs and goat’s cheese. www.thedandelionhideaway.co.uk

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THE PLANTATION HOUSE WHERE: SALENTO, COLOMBIA.

Perhaps the most beautiful place to start your exploration of the Colombian coffee region is Salento. With several coffee farms within walking distance of town, well-preserved and brightly coloured architecture, and the Cocora Valley with the world´s tallest palm trees nearby, Salento makes a great place to spend a few days. And by far, The Plantation House, a 100 year-old traditional building that was originally a Plantation House, is the best choice to stay in the area. The farm grows four different kinds of Arabica beans, two of which are traditional plants and two of which are modern hybrids. Their Coffee Roasting Experience is a must for coffee lovers. You take some of their top grade coffee. You roast it. You bag it. And then, you leave with a bag of their top grade coffee that you roasted yourself. www.theplantationhousesalento.com

SÃO LOURENÇO DO BARROCAL WHERE: MONSARAZ, PORTUGAL.

São Lourenço do Barrocal is a hotel and monte alentejano, located in a wild corner of the Alentejo, Portugal, in the foothills of medieval Monsaraz and near the Alqueva lake. Within a 780-hectare estate that has been in the same family for over 200 years, it has its heart at an ancient small farming village, which has been brought back to the rhythms of rural daily life as a remarkable hotel of understated luxury, set amidst ancient holm oaks, olive groves and vineyards.

All the comforts of a contemporary lifestyle are cultivated so guests can have the utmost experience while staying on a working farm, in communion with nature, heritage and people of all ages. The horse stables with eight boxes and a 600 sq. m. riding ring are a great place for a horse riding lesson. www.barrocal.pt

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EUMELIA ORGANIC AGROTURISM FARM & GUESTHOUSE WHERE: GOUVES, GREECE.

Located near the breath-taking Lakonikus Gulf, in the Peloponnese, this ecological cottage is at the heart of a beatuiful organic farm. Built in traditional Greek farmouse architecture with modern elegance, each of the houses has its own private garden and a large veranda with a great view of the farm and the surrounding mountains. You can enjoy beautiful walks around the farm and pick fruits directly from the fruit trees, hop on a mountain bike and visit the hills, work with their lovely staff and pick olives and make olive oil, collect almonds or pick salads, herbs and tomatoes for a barbecue. www.eumelia.com

THE ORGANIC FARM

WHERE: BALI, INDONESIA

Former advertising executive Marjan van Ravenzwaaij from The Netherlands and her Balinese husband, Wayan Sukerta, opened The Organic Farm to show tourists a more authentic side of Bali.

Get close to nature, discover exotic produce and learn about the local culture. Staying on a farm in Bali is not just a fun way to learn about ecotourism on the island, you are also helping local farmers!

It is located at the traditional village Munduk Lumbang, in Central Bali. This farm is not just a farm for planting organic food, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an education center for the local farmers to learn about Western organics.

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Italy will always be my muse; from it's historic buildings, to it's beautiful alleys, museums, hidden beaches, & underground art galleries.

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THE BACK TO SCHOOL LUNCHBOX REVOLUTION

ver the last three decades, obesity rates have tripled globally among children between the ages of 6 and 19. The general solution to combating obesity is simple – healthy eating and exercise. But if probed further, it is also evident that schools today have not taken the right steps in promoting healthy

eating. Here are three simple steps that will help in providing a better and healthier start for our kids’ school day.

1. Pack your own lunchbox from home instead of having food at schools. Schools in Kuwait today serve food items such as croissants, mayonnaise and sausage sandwiches, cupcakes, full-fat milk and full-fat pastry (like fatayers) on a daily basis. This means school children are exposed to such fatty and sugary food items so early in the day. An ideal lunchbox should contain the following: ITEM A bottle of water Wholegrain cheese, veggie or labneh sandwich

Vegetables Fruits Snacks

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WHY Water is the number 1 liquid your child should be drinking. Sandwiches are the perfect source of energy that your child needs during the day. However, make sure it is made with wholegrain bread, without mayonnaise and processed foods such as corned beef and sausages. Add vegetables such as tomatoes, lettuce and cucumber into the sandwich, or separately as cut vegetable sticks. Apples, bananas, oranges and strawberries are great sources of vitamins and boosts your child’s immunity levels at school. Try making a home-made muffin for your child to take to school. Otherwise, a small container of low-fat yoghurt is a great option. Include a low-fat milk or yogurt which is a great source of calcium.

2. Ditch the juice box, switch to the milk box. One of the most common misconceptions among parents is thinking that juice boxes are healthy for children and to include it in their child’s lunchbox. The truth is quite the opposite. Juice boxes contain so much sugar and preservatives, that the goodness of the natural fruit is barely evident. Most times, juice boxes only have the flavoring of the fruit so what you end up giving your child is a sugary drink with a fruit flavor. 54

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Milk, on the other hand is important to children up to the age of 16. They should have three glasses of milk daily as it contains high quality proteins and is rich in minerals that are important for healthy bones and teeth. Also, alternating between fresh milk, chocolate, strawberry or even banana milk is a great step in ensuring your child won’t get bored with the flavor.

3. Breakfast at home, lunchbox at school. The lunchbox is not a substitute for breakfast. Breakfast is still the most important meal of the day. Most children avoid having breakfast early in the morning because they don’t feel hungry. The solution to this is to start with a light meal, such as a glass of milk. Once your child’s stomach gets used to the idea of having food in the morning, he or she will wake up feeling hungry. Then you can gradually increase it to a small bowl of cereal or even a light sandwich. Breakfast is extremely important as it ensures that your child’s brain is fueled up in the morning to absorb the information and knowledge taught at school. In conclusion, a quick guide for a healthy lunchbox. PUT THIS Water Whole-grain cheese, veggie or labneh sandwich, home-made pies Home-made muffin, vanilla yoghurt, home-made cakes Low-fat milk box

NOT THAT Soda, Ice-tea Croissant, hot dog, burger, nuggets, sausage & mayo sandwich, fatayer Chocolate bars, donuts, cream puff Juice boxes

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LIFE WITH CAKE

ack to school means back to reality for moms. The most hectic time of year is here! You might not have enough time to treat yourself with a massage or a shopping trip, but you absolutely have time to do some good old baking - at least on the weekend! Here is a recipe I am obsessed with lately Coffee Brownies! As if the sound of it does not scream MOST NEEDED, this recipe will give you the energy and the caffeine you need to go ahead and continue being ‘super mom’. You will need: l8 tablespoons (1stick) unsalted butter, plus butter for the pan l2/3 cup all-purpose flour, plus flour for the pan

Steps: 1) Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease the sides and bottom of an 8-inch square baking pan with butter and coat lightly with flour.

2) Melt the chocolate and the 8 tablespoons of butter in a small bowl over a pot of barely simmering water.

3) Whisk the eggs and sugar together in a large bowl until the mixture is fluffy and pale yellow. Whisk in the espresso, cinnamon, vanilla and salt until well combined. 4) Very slowly add the chocolate/butter to the egg mixture and mix until thoroughly combined. Add the 2/3 cup flour into the batter and mix well. 5) Grease the baking pan with butter then add a little flour. Pour the brownie batter into the greased pan. 6) Bake the brownies in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes. You can check if they’re done by sticking a toothpick right in the middle.

l2 cups of chocolate chips or chocolate bar l3 large eggs l3/4 cup sugar l1 1/4 teaspoons instant espresso powder l1 teaspoon cinnamon l1 teaspoon vanilla extract l1/2 teaspoon salt

Cool the brownies before cutting. You can add vanilla ice cream on top when you serve it. I've also tried pouring on top a cup of espresso as soon as the brownies are out of the oven. This emphasizes on the taste of coffee. You can always use decaf espresso in your recipe if you don't need the caffeine.

Remember: Bake for love and bake with love! Let me know how your recipe turns out: www.sherisnovember.wordpress.com Bon appetite!

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Wearable Honduran art Melissa Valencia Sarmiento is a fashion designer born in Honduras but grew up living in different parts of the world due to her father's diplomatic background. She studied in Italy, London and USA. Being the daughter of an ambassador she feels the responsibility to be an ambassador by giving her absolute best in everything she does. Her newest brand is called DISEGNO. Melissa believes her past experience in different design projects has led her to where she is today... being the creative director of her own brand. Disegno's DNA is best described as wearable art combined with accessible luxe and timeless classics. The main goal is to create cutting edge and inspirational pieces that resemble the empowerment of art. This collection is inspired by Ciseron, a renowned Honduran artist characterized by the use of strong and lively colors in his paintings. The brand's portfolio includes ready to wear, bags and clutches.

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“BACK TO SCHOOL” The new Fall-Winter 2018 collection of Jennyfer Top Models Viktoria Viktorenkova and Asya Anastasia Mironova star in the new Fall Winter 18 campaign of Jennyfer, the iconic French label. The shooting lands back in the inspiration filled streets of Paris. With the young girls busy exploring the city, sighting any new perceptions of the historic laden city, they frolic about in easy denim, reds and neutral color blocks. Striking to the eye, with the mix of casual tones depicted by oversized jackets with just a bit of fancy feminine vibes seen in the coats that matc beautiful streets of Paris. The first Jennyfer store opened in 1986 in France. The concept of a trendy fashion boutique at unbeatable prices was an instant success with the under twenty shopper. Now, Jennyfer is going through a total makeover. Its target – the young fashionista aged between 16 and 35 years old – is in touch with fashion, design & the digital culture. Boasting a unique, cool & sexy style, structured collections with a limited selection of key products, Jennyfer is hoosting its fashion credentials by injecting added value into its products. Jennyfer offers strong denim collections, updated classic and easy sensual pieces at unbeatable prices to créate the perfect wardrobe for any fashion lover.

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Sheikah Al Habshi ‘Coffee and Castoffs’

“….. the way that you dress reflects what you believe about yourself” Sheikah Al Habshi’s desire to document her fashion journey evolved into a flourishing online business. Now designing quirky clothing inspired by the past, she believes that originality is the key to success. Please introduce yourself to our readers: Hello! My name is Sheikah Al Habshi. I am a young Kuwaiti designer, currently a student at KU studying Interior Architecture.

Tell us about your education: Well, I graduated from high school here in Kuwait. I enrolled in fashion classes online and at school which is where I earned my BTEC in Garment Manufacturing. I've taken many short courses from schools like UAL and I'm currently studying online to get a Certificate in Fashion Essentials from Parsons, The New School.

How and when did you get interested in fashion? My interest in fashion started back in 2013 when I started working towards my BTEC. I had always been interested in designing and working with my hands since I started knitting around the age of 9.

So would you consider yourself self-taught? I have taken a few classes here and there in terms of making the clothes myself and learning the basics. However, I would never fully consider myself self taught as I'm always learning and aspiring to become better.

Who in your life has encouraged and supported your amazing designs? Did anyone or anything inspire them? I'm blessed to have such a strong support team here in Kuwait. However, Ms Lynn Whyte who was my BTEC instructor has always been very supportive of my designs and always pushed me to the next level. I wouldn't be where I am now without her; she's taught me everything I know! My sisters are extremely supportive in terms of their guidance and believing in me when many did not. Lastly, having friends that are as goal oriented as I am changed the way I design and work and have truly been a huge inspiration.

What inspires you most? I've always been inspired by the past and the way people used to dress; the simplicity and elegance of it all. Old movies and TV shows like Mad Men have been a huge influence on the way I dress and design.

How has your work evolved since you began designing? A lot has changed since I first started designing and since I began to grow up and change as well. I am a firm believer in the way that you dress reflects what you believe about yourself and the way you want others to perceive you. So the way I began to design evolved the more I began to evolve as well. The way I design now is less focused on mass production and what 68

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everyone wants, but rather what I, as a designer, feel best represents my brand and who I am.

Tell us about your brand - what exactly do you create? Well Coffee and Castoffs started off as a way to document my journey through design and fashion but as time went on it started growing into a small online business. This later became Coffee and Castoffs By Sheikah Al Habshi. I design vintage inspired and quirky clothing such as dresses and kaftans and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m hoping to branch out even more through the upcoming collections. However, my signature pieces of the moment are my dresses.

How did you come up with the name for your brand/ label?

Well, it was a spur of the moment thing. I was trying to come up with a name for a fun, easy going blog to document my work and Coffee and Castoffs just seemed to roll off the tongue so easily that I fell in love with it. A castoff is usually the last stitch on any knitted piece so that's where I got the name.

Can you explain your design process from start to finish? I usually find inspiration from day to day moments or issues that I see around me and usually start sketching them everywhere I go, constantly refining. Most of my textbooks are filled with tiny sketches of garments! Later on, I start draping the fabric on my mannequin and after that I start working on making the garment myself or talking to a local tailor for some help.

What are some of your favourite materials to work with? My main materials are usually my sewing machine, my fabric and my mannequin.

What are you fascinated by at the moment and how does it feed into your work? I'm currently very fascinated by nature and the idea of light and I'm trying to learn how to incorporate that into my designs. These are two elements I feel particularly safe and confident in, thus incorporating them into my designs will hopefully make the customer feel the same way wearing my designs.

What do you think is the key that makes one fashion designer successful? Originality, definitely. In a world where everyone wants to just fit in, I believe that any successful designer stays true to his ideology and origins.

How would you describe your personal style? Feminine, quirky and care-free.

Your all time favourite designer? Ellie Saab and Zac Posen.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next for you? What are your goals for the future? I'm going to be designing my latest collection for fall/autumn which will hopefully be launching at the end of September.

Where are your designs available to buy? All my designs are available on my Instagram @coffeeandcastoffs . My Instagram features my designs, the process, and all my other work revolving around art.

What advice would you give to young designers? Being a young designer myself, I would urge them to take every opportunity that comes their way and always find new ways to learn. Also, find a community which understands your craft and supports it; through that encouraging environment, growth is always found.

Your message for our readers: All I have to say is thank you for reading this interview and I hope you enjoyed what you read. If you would like to contact me for any sort of collaboration my inbox is always open!

Your message for the team at CP magazine: Thank you so much CP Magazine for this incredible opportunity and for supporting local designers. Through these acts of encouragement we find more and more designers to celebrate. www.cpmagazine.net

STELLA MAXWELL AND STELLA LUCIA STAR IN TWINSET FW 2017-2018 Twinset Simona Barbieri has recently launched the new campaign featuring top models Stella Maxwell and Stella Lucia. Located almost amongst the cloud up in the fierce cliff, Twinset headed to Scotland’s Dunnottar Castle to reveal their Fall Winter 17-18 campaign. Amidst the natural meadows and towering cliffs of the Lowlands, the beautiful models are seen depicting two friends, curious and both awed by the natural beauty of the place. Captured by Giampaolo Sgura, the castle that is steeped in history is said to be the dream location for any photographer. The Italian label continues its journey of style and creativity ‘On the road’: after appearing in Californian setting for SS17, it now arrives in Scotland amidst the natural meadows and towering cliffs of the Lowlands, using Dunnottar Castle and its surroundings as an exception backdrop for the new lifestyle campaign. Two friends. Two partners. Two modern explorers. Romantic and feminine, inspired and curious, their trip is filled with bike rides, authentic British-style picnic, and Super 8 films that reconfirm the growing between the brand and the cinema. “For this season I liked the idea of blending different weights and fabrics," explained Creative Director Simona Barbieri, "using flowing fabrics contrasting with cozy knits. Floral prints are a must because they underline strong femininity in perfect TWINSET style."

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s we move from summer to autumn, our wardrobes need updating. This translates into a packed closet! Have you ever experienced the feeling of not knowing what to wear, even though you own a ton of clothes? We are going to walk you through the process, step by step, of achieving an organised closet full of garments you can wear. This month is all about wardrobe detoxing and we have taken the actual case of Edna Trogen, the gorgeous makeup artist and beauty editor of CP Magazine. Our aim is to help Edna in the process of cleansing and organising her wardrobe, as well as identifying her best colours and potentially adding new purchases to complete her looks. So let the cleanse begin!

STEP#1 - ANALYSE YOUR CLOSET The first step to a wardrobe detox is going through the items inside your closet, piece by piece. And the top questions you need to ask yourself are: lHave I worn this piece of clothing in the past year? lDoes this garment fit me properly? lIs this colour complementing my complexion?

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Looking at Edna’s current wardrobe, we can see it is packed with clothes. But actually, after asking her some questions, we discover that Edna hasn't worn 40% of her clothes in the past twelve months. Does this sound familiar to you? I’m sure many of you can relate to Edna’s story. In fact, studies show that we only wear about 20% of our wardrobe regularly. To complete this step, we also need to know Edna’s colours, so it is time for our famous ‘colour analysis’. By placing warm and cool fabrics near Edna’s face, we discover that she is a ‘cool winter’. This means that her top colours are blue, red, black and white. Having learnt this crucial piece of information, we can now move on to the next step.

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STEP #2 - TAKE ACTION (KEEP, DONATE OR TAILOR?)

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Now we have a clearer understanding of our wardrobe and our colours, we are now ready to take action and make three piles of clothing: 1- Those to keep 2- Those to donate or sell 3- Those to take to the tailor for alteration Remember we said Edna doesn't wear 40% of her wardrobe? This means we have a lot of work to do in order to sort out her closet. As mentioned we need to build three piles of clothing. The first will consist of those clothes that are her colours (cool) and fit her well. The second will be the unwanted items (which she has decided to donate to a charity). The third will include those garments that need to be tailored. Just to give you some actual examples, Edna will donate her orange jumper and yellow dress, as both are warm colours which do not suit her complexion. On the other hand, Edna should definitely keep some gorgeous business white shirts, a leather skirt, a black blazer and some jeans that fit her body shape to perfection.

STEP #3 - BUY HANGERS The third step to an organised wardrobe is buying hangers of the same shape and colour; hangers to your taste and that are practical for you. Some good options are wooden or padded hangers. For Edna we went for slim white hangers and voilรก! Her wardrobe looks more spacious, organised and uniform.

STEP #4 - ORGANISE YOUR CLOSET The best and easiest way to organise the clothes inside your closet is by colour and garment, from left to right, starting with the lightest colours (e.g. white), followed by those of medium intensity (e.g. blue) and leaving the dark colours (e.g. black) for the end. Believe it or not, your new colour coordinated closet will look neat and pleasant and will definitely help you in the morning when selecting your outfit. In addition, you will always have something to wear, since you will now be able to see all your clothes much more clearly.

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The last steps to an organised wardrobe is adding, if you feel you need to, any missing pieces. For example, a new blouse for work that is actually your colour and suits you to perfection, which can be combined with your existing business suits and skirts; or a new pair of sandals, if your current ones need updating. With a few key pieces, you will feel like you have a new and refreshed wardrobe. In the case of Edna, she was missing some cool colours in her wardrobe. Since we removed those unwanted warm shades, she felt she was missing some tops. So we added a striped shirt, which can be paired with her existing leather skirt and red heels, but will also look wonderful with a pair of jeans. We recommend detoxing your wardrobe at least once a year. Remember that by following these easy steps, you can keep your wardrobe healthy and in perfect shape. Not only will you have clothes to wear every day, but you won't feel the need to shop as much (only for those missing pieces). Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t you just love the idea of wearing 100% of your clothes and accessories? It is indeed music to your ears!

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STEP #5 - ADD MISSING PIECES

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The checkered trend is back! You can wear your checkered coat with a casual T-shirt and sneakers; a feminine top and heels; or with knee boots. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll look stunning either way! Here are some of my checkered coat picks:

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GET THE PERFECT STYLE AT ANY AGE! Natasha E. Feghali

n the constantly growing landscape of fashion, it's an unfortunate fact that the younger crowd significantly outnumbers ladies of a certain age. It seems everywhere you look, it's nothing but beautiful 20-somethings showing off their style; and while there are certainly more of them, that doesn't make them any more relevant or valuable than their more mature counterparts. Fashion is universal, after all. “Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only…. Fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening". Coco Channel's ideas stand the test of time just as well as her designs; and the idea that fashion is inextricably wound up in the way we live has never felt more prescient. A decade ago, fashion was a rigid system. Different age groups knew about different labels and brands that were appropriate for their different incomes and different interests. Now, that way of life seems as archaic as wearing a bustle. For many women, fashion has become a sport, with trends and hemlines and style icons discussed like the football. While many have reveled in the chic cornucopia of fast-changing trends and the growing number of places to shop, just as many have felt overwhelmed. While working out what clothes are too frumpy, too sexy or too trendy has always been a problem for youth, the current generation has to do so in a world enthralled by the likes of Lady Gaga and Rihanna. Women who would once have retired gracefully from fashion's often fraught battlefield as their 30s faded now feel they should square their shoulders and carry on trying to keep up. It's unsurprising that as fashion for all ages has flourished, so too has the pressure to stay looking young. But this style upheaval has also given women more choice. With a little thought and confidence, it's possible for them to navigate fashion's minefield and even enjoy the process; whether in their teens, 20s, 30s, 40s or 50s!

50-ISH With age comes the authority to wear polished clothes that younger women often can't pull off, like pencil skirts and embellished buttondown shirts. At the same time, don't be afraid to show off the parts of your body of which you're most proud, like Sharon Stone in this sleek halter dress. Getting older can work to your advantage. Years also bring increased confidence and conviction, so let your clothes show off those qualities! No miniskirts after 40. And no long hair! Sleeveless after 50? Never! There are a lot of women who still believe in age-related fashion dictums, but in a world where everyone from 9 to 90 wears jeans, what does ‘age appropriate’ actually mean? In the end, the key to successfully looking age appropriate and modern is paying attention to what feels right on you. Take your cue from women who do it well, like Kate Moss, Phoebe Philo and Vera Wang. These are women who dress their age but still look innovative and, above all, like themselves.

20-ISH There's nothing wrong with showing some skin if you do it with grace and elegance. At an older age, you might have to resist either the short hem or the exposed shoulder, but for now, go all out like Beyonce and Blake Lively. Dress a little more modestly if it makes you comfortable, but remember, now is the time to dare to bare!

30-ISH Your 30s are the perfect time to build a simple core wardrobe while also experimenting with trend-driven items. Go for a vibrant dress with a bold neckline like Ginnifer Goodwin. Or be a little adventurous on your next night out and rock a metallic dress coat and caged heels like Gwyneth Paltrow.

40-ISH You've watched trends come and go, so pick chic pieces you know you look fabulous wearing. Go for classic shapes like the sheath dress (Demi Moore) and structured blazer (Halle Berry). And embrace playful yet timeless trends like animal prints for an unexpected punch that will make any outfit pop.

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Aisha & Hind Sanad ‘Fashion on Wheels’

“Fashion allowed us to create and express our identity”

Why go to the store when the store can come to you? That was the thought process behind Aisha & Hind Sanad’s ‘Fashion on Wheels’ concept. Read on to learn more about their innovative mobile boutique.

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Please introduce yourself to our readers: We are Aisha Sanad and Hind Sanad, owners of Fashion on Wheels. It`s a mobile shopping boutique which fills a woman’s needs to get stylish clothes and accessories to her home. It offers a range of fashionable collections from international and local designers.

Tell us about your education: Hind Sanad is an accountant, graduated from American University of Middle East. Aisha Sanad has a Bachelors degree in English Literature from Kuwait University.

How and when did you get interested in fashion? We have been interested in fashion since we were kids. We loved to wear different outfits and display customs at different

events. The great thing about fashion is that it changes from season to season so there are always different trends. Fashion allowed us to create and express our identity.

Are you self-taught or did you study fashion design? Self–taught.

Who in your life has encouraged and supported your amazing designs? Did anyone or anything inspire them? Our family and friends have always supported us and we’re grateful to them. All the designers around the world inspired us with their continuously regenerated collections. There is always something unique in each outfit.

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What inspires you most? Street fashion always amazes us as it allows each individual to show their own identity.

How has your work evolved since you began designing? Fashion nowadays has become something necessary. We are now paying attention to provide different collections with more details to cover all of our client’s need and, at the same time, to be comfortable and functional.

Tell us about your brand - what exactly do you create? It is a mobile shopping boutique which meets the fashionable ladies’ needs to get stylish clothes and accessories to their home. In addition, it offers a range of fashionable collections from international and local designers.

How did you come up with the name for your brand/label? From the concept itself.

Can you explain your design process from start to finish? The customer books her appointment and the truck shows up to her place where the customer can enjoy a private shopping experience inside the mobile store. Men can book appointments too!

What are some of your favourite materials to work with? We are not designers but we provide different collections with different materials to satisfy our clients’ needs. We also support local and international designers by displaying their collections.

What are you fascinated by at the moment and how does it feed into your work? Street fashion always amazes us. Also the fashion runways and the updated collections help us to choose what to display in our truck.

What do you think is the key that makes one fashion designer successful? Hard work and creativity.

How would you describe your personal style? Casual and unique. We go for a casual and fancy look that gives us a creative image.

Your all-time favourite designer? Phoebe Philo.

What’s next for you? What are your goals for the future? To expand and be known internationally.

Where are your designs available to buy? Our collection is available to all us we ship internationally so get in touch!

What advice would you give to young designers? Work hard and you will reach where you want to be.

Your message for our readers: Don't stop dreaming and aim to work hard because hard work gives a great result.

Your message for the team at CP magazine: We appreciate CP Magazine for their support and for encouraging youth and small businesses to become bigger.

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MAX&Co. FALL/WINTER 2017 COLLECTION LAUNCHES IN KUWAIT A celebration of colour, print and texture, this vibrant outing elevates the everyday in spectacular style.

The Fall/Winter 2017 MAX&Co. collection is all about the elevated everyday, with modern opulence given a pragmatic, utilitarian spin. Pieces are surprisingly versatile – easily dressed up and down – in a collection that draws subtle reference from both the ’40s and ’70s, while feeling thoroughly right for now. The overarching mood is eclectic, effortless elegance. Fluid silhouettes are enlivened by acidic florals, graphic stripes and rich jewel tones of coral, purple, orange and ochre. Painterly blooms create a mood of artistic bohemia. Midi-dresses are a collection stand-out, and transition seamlessly from day to evening; find their modest cuts enlivened with bold florals, a feminine take on camouflage and in graphic, colour block panels. Monochrome stripes are loosened up on separates and dresses, running in different directions. Materials are ultra-luxe – think shimmering metallics, slinky satins and sumptuous velvets – bringing a new decadence to day dressing. Ruffles and fringing are scattered throughout and heighten the tactile nature of the collection. A collection of contrasts, the romance finds itself alongside MAX&Co.’s stamp on this season’s utilitarian trend. Oversized patch pockets and multi-zip detailing work their way onto a knee-length skirt and a standout jumpsuit, a sleek, city-ready reimagining of overalls; a padded khaki poncho adds toughness to pretty dresses. Checks and tones of grey add a refreshed sophistication to tailoring, on fluted sleeve tops and co-ord sets. Those shades of grey develop into slivers and pewters for after dark, as slinky trousers, skinny knits and bustier dresses that are best worn layer over a lemon turtleneck. The varied collection is reflected in this season’s Il Mio Cappotto coat capsule. Five different coats are inspired by five different muses. The Rock Coat – a raw-edged wool coat in Prince of Wales check; the Glamour Coat – a fluffy mohair design; the Bohemian Coat – a romantic reimagining of a redingote; the Uptown Coat – a polished, preppy design; the Clever Coat – an oversized, single-breasted coat that exudes authority. The bold approach to colour is translated into this collection’s accessories offering. The blogger favourite Miss Juno bag collection returns for the new season emblazoned with graphic stripes or in blue and purple colour-block finishes. www.cpmagazine.net

WRITING MOVIE

WRONGS moviewrongs.com by: JIM WEST

Directed by Edgar Wright Written by Edgar Wright

aby Driver is a slick, hip film. Oozing with cool tunes it starts off with its foot on the gas pedal but unfortunately, eases off midway through. It does so to allow for a love story which, at first, may seem sweet and innocent, but upon further deliberation becomes quite uncomfortable to think about. Although some moments are neat, if slightly unexpected, it’s not without foreshadow, typical story formulas and missteps.

Here come the spoilers! The film opens with a heist and Baby is introduced as the wheel man for a group running a bank heist with John Hamm aka ‘Buddy’, his wife ‘Darling’ and (should’ve had more screen time), Jon Bernthal. Music takes the forefront that really drives the film’s action. The music has a purpose for Baby which is explained with flashbacks showing a car accident in which his parents died and left him with severe tinnitus. So to drown out the ringing in his ears he is almost always listening to music. This is not a big deal as the film’s soundtrack is perhaps the best thing about the film. The first heist goes well and the team regroups with the ringleader Kevin Spacey, ‘Doc’, who divides up everyone’s take. During this scene Jon Bernthal really does a good job but the mantle gets transferred to Jamie Foxx’s character later in the film. Doc walks with Baby out to his car and it is revealed he owes Spacey a debt which is one job away from being paid off. So far so good. We have the setup, the essential one last job cliché and all should be well. It doesn’t take long for Spacey to call Baby for the last job and we get introduced to Jamie Foxx’s ‘Bats’ character. Bats brings a significant menace and film presence with his character. Bats and Baby are destined to butt heads and the script handles this very well. The second heist comes with its hiccups. Doc goes by the rule to never use the same crew twice so the team is made up of entirely new members. With this, we get some throwaway performances from Flea and Lanny Joon. No real issue here yet. Getting to it soon. The heist wraps up and Doc and Baby note they are square. Baby moves on to making a romantic connection with a waitress named Debora who works at the same diner his mother used to work for. Additionally she slightly resembles his mother and she even sings like his mother did. Sort of creepy and Doctor Freud would approve, but I hope I am not the only one who felt the mom and waitress 86

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similarities wasn’t intentional. Personally I would have written fewer similarities, but I can let this one go as there is a bigger issue with the story as it follows the one last job cliché. Just when Baby thinks he has moved on from a life of crime, Doc shows up to tell him he has one last job. Baby wants to refuse, but he knows and respects the power Doc has and reluctantly agrees. Of course Baby intends to run away, but we get some good jump scares from Bats and Buddy on the eve of the heist. Doc is now reusing past team members, going against his rule, and brings Buddy and Darling along with Bats for this final job to rob cases of blank money orders from a Post Office. Now the surprises and tensions the director builds are splendid and the film hits all the right notes. Yet the final act sees Baby drive the car forward, impaling and killing a threatening Bats in his seat in the getaway car. STOP. You just took away the best character in the film! We’re now left with a slightly inferior level of madness with Buddy and Darling. This to me was like watching Darth Maul (the best part of that film) get ridiculously killed in ‘The Phantom Menace’ climax when he had ‘the high ground’. I mean, high ground doesn’t get much higher than George Lucas! But I’ll save that rant for another day! What should have happened is, at the last second, Bats twists and turns in his seat narrowly dodging death. Instead, the rebar goes through his passenger seat and impales Darling. You still get Buddy losing his wife and wanting revenge on Baby, and also keep Bats in play for the rest of the film. Now you have an epic three way Mexican standoff with two people coming after Baby and both trying to ensure each one is the one who gets to kill Baby. Bats never liked Baby, but since Baby butted heads with him earlier in the diner and now with Baby’s attempt to kill him, he will not stop until he kills Baby. Buddy can continue as he does in the film also trying to chase down Baby to avenge his wife. This creates a higher stakes dynamic and significantly raises the bar for Baby to stay one step ahead of them both. The film can end in the parking garage as it did, but with all three duking it out with cars and guns. Bats shoots Buddy to prevent him from being the one who kills Baby; and just when Bats is about to kill Baby, his head explodes all over Baby’s face. Buddy, barely alive, fires the shot to kill Bats. The final standoff between Baby and Buddy should end the same way as in the film with the movie continuing as normal from this point on. Now the film goes from good to great and gets repeat viewings as a result. Thanks for reading Writing Movie ‘WRONGS’.

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QUIET: THE POWER OF INTROVERTS IN A WORLD THAT CAN'T STOP TALKING

MORNINGSTAR: GROWING UP WITH BOOKS

by Susan Cain

A memoir about the magic and inspiration of books from a beloved and best-selling author. In her admired works of fiction, including the recent The Book that Matters Most, Ann Hood explores the transformative power of literature. Now, with warmth and honesty, Hood reveals the personal story behind these works of fiction. Growing up in a mill town in Rhode Island, in a household that didn’t foster the love of literature, Hood nonetheless learned to channel her imagination and curiosity by devouring The Bell Jar, Marjorie Morningstar, The Harrad Experiment, and other works. These titles introduced her to topics that could not be discussed at home: desire, fear, sexuality, and madness. Later, Johnny Got His Gun and The Grapes of Wrath influenced her political thinking as the Vietnam War became news; Dr. Zhivago and Les Miserables stoked her ambition to travel the world. With characteristic insight and charm, Hood showcases the ways in which books gave her life and can transform— even save—our own.

At least one-third of the people we know are introverts. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking, reading to partying; who innovate and create but dislike self-promotion; who favor working on their own over brainstorming in teams. Although they are often labeled "quiet," it is to introverts that we owe many of the great contributions to society from van Gogh’s sunflowers to the invention of the personal computer. Passionately argued, impressively researched, and filled with indelible stories of real people, Quiet shows how dramatically we undervalue introverts, and how much we lose in doing so. Taking the reader on a journey from Dale Carnegie’s birthplace to Harvard Business School, from a Tony Robbins seminar to an evangelical megachurch, Susan Cain charts the rise of the Extrovert Ideal in the twentieth century and explores its far-reaching effects. She talks to Asian-American students who feel alienated from the brash, backslapping atmosphere of American schools. She questions the dominant values of American business culture, where forced collaboration can stand in the way of innovation, and where the leadership potential of introverts is often overlooked. TO SIRI WITH LOVE: A MOTHER, HER AUTISTIC SON, AND THE KINDNESS OF A MACHINE

IF THE CREEK DON'T RISE

by Michelle Kuo

A strikingly sincere portrait of a town and its buried secrets from an outstanding new voice in southern fiction. In a North Carolina mountain town filled with moonshine and rotten husbands, Sadie Blue is only the latest girl to face a dead-end future at the mercy of a dangerous drunk. She’s been married to Roy Tupkin for fifteen days, and she knows now that she should have listened to the folks who said he was trouble. But when a stranger sweeps in and knocks the world off-kilter for everyone in town, Sadie begins to think there might be more to life than being Roy’s wife. As stark and magnificent as Appalachia itself, If the Creek Don’t Rise is a bold and beautifully layered debut about a dusty, desperate town finding the inner strength it needs to outrun its demons. The folks of Baines Creek will take you deep into the mountains with heart, honesty, and homegrown grit.

Writer Judith Newman never had any illusions that her family was 'normal'. She and her husband keep separate apartments-his filled with twin grand pianos as befits a former opera singer; hers filled with the clutter and chaos of twin adolescent boys conceived late in life. And one of those boys is Gus, her sweet, complicated, autistic 13-year-old. With refreshing honesty, To Siri With Love chronicles one year in the life of Gus and the family around him a family with the same crazy ups and downs as any other. And at the heart of the book lies Gus's passionate friendship with Siri, Apple's 'intelligent personal assistant'. Unlike her human counterparts, Siri always has the right answers to Gus's incessant stream of questions about the intricacies of national rail schedules, or box turtle varieties, and she never runs out of patience. She always makes sure Gus enunciates and even teaches him manners by way of her warm yet polite tone and her programmed insistence on civility.

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HAPPINESS: A MEMOIR: THE CROOKED LITTLE ROAD TO SEMI-EVER AFTER

THE CHICKENSHIT CLUB: WHY THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT FAILS TO PROSECUTE EXECUTIVES

by Heather Harpham

by Jesse Eisinger

Happiness begins with a charming courtship between hopelessly attracted opposites: Heather, a world-roaming California girl, and Brian, an intellectual, homebody writer, kind and slyly funny but loath to leave his Upper West Side studio. Their magical interlude ends, full stop, when Heather becomes pregnant Brian is sure he loves her, only he doesn't want kids. Heather returns to California to deliver their daughter alone, buoyed by family and friends. Mere hours after Gracie's arrival, Heather's bliss is interrupted when a nurse wakes her, Get dressed, your baby is in trouble. This is not how Heather had imagined new motherhood alone, heartsick, an unexpectedly solo caretaker of a baby who smelled "like sliced apples and salted pretzels" but might be perilously ill. Brian reappears as Gracie's condition grows dire; together Heather and Brian have to decide what they are willing to risk to ensure their daughter sees adulthood.

From Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Jesse Eisinger, a blistering account of corporate greed and impunity, and the reckless, often anemic response from the Department of Justice. Why were no bankers put in prison after the financial crisis of 2008? Why do CEOs seem to commit wrongdoing with impunity? The problem goes beyond banks deemed “Too Big to Fail” to almost every large corporation in America—to pharmaceutical companies and auto manufacturers and beyond. The Chickenshit Club—an inside reference to prosecutors too scared of failure and too daunted by legal impediments to do their jobs—explains why. A character-driven narrative, the book tells the story from inside the Department of Justice. The complex and richly reported story spans the last decade and a half of prosecutorial fiascos, corporate lobbying, trial losses, and culture shifts that have stripped the government of the will and ability to prosecute top corporate executives.

THE WRONG WAY TO SAVE YOUR LIFE: ESSAYS

YOUNG JANE YOUNG

by Megan Stielstra

by Gabrielle Zevin

From an important new American writer comes this powerful collection of personal essays on fear, creativity, art, faith, academia, the Internet, and justice. In this poignant and inciting collection of literary essays, Megan Stielstra tells stories to ward off fears both personal and universal as she grapples toward a better way to live. In her titular piece “The Wrong Way To Save Your Life,” she answers the question of what has value in our lives—a question no longer rhetorical when the apartment above her family’s goes up in flames. “Here is My Heart” sheds light on Megan’s close relationship with her father, whose continued insistence on climbing mountains despite a series of heart attacks leads the author to dissect deer hearts in a poetic attempt to interrogate her own feelings about mortality.

Young Jane Young's heroine is Aviva Grossman, an ambitious Congressional intern in Florida who makes the life-changing mistake of having an affair with her boss who is beloved, admired, successful, and very married and blogging about it. When the affair comes to light, the Congressman doesn’t take the fall, but Aviva does, and her life is over before it hardly begins. She becomes a late‑night talk show punchline; she is slut‑shamed, labeled as fat and ugly, and considered a blight on politics in general. How does one go on after this? In Aviva’s case, she sees no way out but to change her name and move to a remote town in Maine. She tries to start over as a wedding planner, to be smarter about her life, and to raise her daughter to be strong and confident. But when, at the urging of others, she decides to run for public office herself, that long‑ago mistake trails her via the Internet like a scarlet A. For in our age, Google guarantees that the past is never, ever, truly past, that everything you’ve done will live on for everyone to know about for all eternity. And it’s only a matter of time until Aviva/Jane’s daughter, Ruby, finds out who her mother was, and is, and must decide whether she can still respect her. www.cpmagazine.net

KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE

VICTORIA AND ABDUL

AMERICAN MADE

Kingsman: The Secret Service introduced the world to Kingsman - an independent, international intelligence agency operating at the highest level of discretion, whose ultimate goal is to keep the world safe. In Kingsman: The Golden Circle, our heroes face a new challenge. When their headquarters are destroyed and the world is held hostage, their journey leads them to the discovery of an allied spy organization in the US called Statesman, dating back to the day they were both founded. In a new adventure that tests their agents’ strength and wits to the limit, these two elite secret organizations band together to defeat a ruthless common enemy, in order to save the world, something that’s becoming a bit of a habit for Eggsy… CAST: Taron Egerton, Julianne Moore, Halle Berry, Edward Holcroft, Pedro Pascal, Colin Firth

The extraordinary true story of an unexpected friendship in the later years of Queen Victoria’s remarkable rule. When Abdul Karim, a young clerk, travels from India to participate in the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, he is surprised to find favor with the Queen herself. As the Queen questions the constrictions of her long-held position, the two forge an unlikely and devoted alliance with a loyalty to one another that her household and inner circle all attempt to destroy. As the friendship deepens, the Queen begins to see a changing world through new eyes and joyfully reclaims her humanity.

Follows Barry Seal, a TWA pilot recruited by the CIA to provide reconnaissance on the burgeoning communist threat in Central America. Seal finds himself in charge of one of the biggest covert CIA operations in the history of the U.S., one that spawned the birth of the Medellin cartel and eventually almost brought down the Reagan White House through the Iran Contra scandal.

CAST: Judi Dench, Ali Fazal, Adeel Akhtar, Simon Callow, Michael Gambon, Eddie Izzard

CAST: Tom Cruise, Domhnall Gleeson, Sarah Wright, Jesse Plemons, Jayma Mays, Caleb Landry Jones

DIRECTOR: Matthew Vaughn

DIRECTOR: Steve Gomer

DIRECTOR: Daniel Y-Li Grove

GENRES: ACTION COMEDY SEQUEL

GENRES: TRUE-STORY DRAMA

GENRES: TRUE-STORY THRILLER CRIME

MOTHER! A couple's relationship is tested when uninvited guests arrive at their home, disrupting their tranquil existence.

BATTLE OF THE SEXES The electrifying 1973 tennis match between World number one Billie Jean King (Emma Stone) and exchamp and serial hustler Bobby Riggs (Steve Carell) was billed as the Battle of the Sexes and became the most watched televised sports event of all time. The match caught the zeitgeist and sparked a global conversation on gender equality, spurring on the feminist movement. Trapped in the media glare, King and Riggs were on opposites sides of a binary argument, but off-court each was fighting more personal and complex battles.

AMERICAN ASSASSIN Follows the rise of Mitch Rapp (Dylan O'Brien) a CIA black ops recruit under the instruction of Cold War veteran Stan Hurley (Michael Keaton). The pair is then enlisted by CIA Deputy Director Irene Kennedy (Sanaa Lathan) to investigate a wave of apparently random attacks on both military and civilian targets. Together the three discover a pattern in the violence leading them to a joint mission with a lethal Turkish agent (Shiva Negar) to stop a mysterious operative (Taylor Kitsch) intent on starting a World War in the Middle East.

CAST: Jennifer Lawrence, Michelle Pfeiffer, Domhnall Gleeson, Ed Harris, Brian Gleeson, Javier Bardem

CAST: Steve Carell, Emma Stone, Sarah Silverman, Elisabeth Shue, Alan Cumming, Andrea Riseborough

CAST: Michael Keaton, Dylan O'Brien, Taylor Kitsch, Sanaa Lathan, Shiva Negar

DIRECTOR: Darren Aronofsky

DIRECTOR: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris

DIRECTOR: Michael Cuesta

GENRES: DRAMA THRILLER

GENRES: DRAMA SPORTS

GENRES: ACTION ADAPTATION THRILLER

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MOVIES

STRONGER

THE LEGO NINJAGO MOVIE

FLATLINERS A group of medical students subject themselves to near-death experiences in order to see if anything lies beyond the big sleep. The members of the group are then revisited by physical manifestations of childhood sins, but they are not sure if what they are facing is real or hallucination.

Stronger is the inspiring true story of Jeff Bauman, an ordinary man who captured the hearts of his city and the world to become a symbol of hope following the infamous 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. It is Jeff’s deeply personal account of the heroic journey which tests a family’s bond, defines a community’s pride and inspires his inner courage to overcome devastating adversity.

In this big-screen NINJAGO adventure, the battle for NINJAGO City calls to action young Master Builder Lloyd, aka the Green Ninja, along with his friends, who are all secret ninja warriors. Led by Master Wu, as wisecracking as he is wise, they must defeat evil warlord Garmadon, The Worst Guy Ever, who also happens to be Lloyd’s dad. Pitting mech against mech and father against son, the epic showdown will test this fierce but undisciplined team of modern-day ninjas who must learn to check their egos and pull together to unleash their inner power of Spinjitzu.

CAST: Jake Gyllenhaal, Tatiana Maslany, Miranda Richardson, Clancy Brown

CAST: Jackie Chan, Dave Franco, Michael Peña, Kumail Nanjiani, Zach Woods, Fred Armisen

CAST: Ellen Page, Diego Luna, Nina Dobrev, Kiefer Sutherland, James Norton, Kiersey Clemens

DIRECTOR: David Gordon Green

DIRECTOR: Charlie Bean

DIRECTOR: Niels Arden Oplev

GENRES: DRAMA TRUE-STORY

GENRES: ADVENTURE BASED ON A TOY

GENRES: THRILLER DRAMA SCI-FI

HOME AGAIN Home Again stars Reese Witherspoon as Alice Kinney in a modern romantic comedy. Recently separated from her husband, (Michael Sheen), Alice decides to start over by moving back to her hometown of Los Angeles with her two young daughters. During a night out on her 40th birthday, Alice meets three aspiring filmmakers who happen to be in need of a place to live. Alice agrees to let the guys stay in her guest house temporarily, but the arrangement ends up unfolding in unexpected ways. Alice's unlikely new family and new romance comes to a crashing halt when her exhusband shows up, suitcase in hand.

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND

GUN SHY When vacationing in Chile, an aging and pampered rock star’s (Antonio Banderas) supermodel wife is suddenly kidnapped by renegades. Unable to navigate more than ordering a sandwich from room service, now he must take to the backstreets of Santiago in this hilarious caper that is as entertaining as it is hair-raising.

CAST: Reese Witherspoon, Candice Bergen, Michael Sheen, Lake Bell, Nat Wolff, Robb Derringer

Electrical lineman Roy Neary (Dreyfuss) is one of several people who experience a close encounter of the first kind, witnessing UFOs flying through the night sky. He is subsequently haunted by a mountainlike image and becomes obsessed with discovering what it represents, much to the dismay of his family. Meanwhile, government agents around the world have close encounters of the second kind, discovering physical evidence of extraterrestrial visitors in the form of lost fighter aircraft from World War II and a stranded military ship that disappeared decades earlier, only to suddenly reappear in the Sonora and Gobi Desert. Roy and the agents then follow the clues they have been given to reach a site where they will have a close encounter of the third kind: contact. CAST: Richard Dreyfuss, Teri Garr, Melinda Dillon, François Truffaut, Bob Balaban, Lance Henriksen

DIRECTOR: Hallie Meyers-Shyer

DIRECTOR: Steven Spielberg

DIRECTOR: Simon West

GENRES: COMEDY DRAMA

GENRES: DRAMA ACTION SCI-FI

GENRES: DRAMA ACTION

CAST: Antonio Banderas, Olga Kurylenko, Ben Cura, Mark Valley, Aisling Loftus

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Arjun Rampal Actor-producer Arjun Rampal opens up about his reel and real life tryst with Arun Gawli.

Arjun Rampal's much awaited film, ‘Daddy’ is a biopic on gangster-politician Arun Gawli. Besides co-producing the project, Rampal has also forayed into script writing with this movie. He has been credited for co-writing the screenplay along with director Ashim Ahluwalia. Explaining the new role, Rampal says, ‘Three years ago, someone approached me to play Gawli. I was taken aback because I didn't understand how they thought I'd fit the bill. They gave me a script that was far removed from Gawli's actual life. So, I refused to do it. But the idea stayed with me and I began researching about him. I was intrigued that he is called 'Daddy' and not 'Bhai' or 'Dada'. I started meeting people who knew him and decided to put pen and paper together. I locked myself in a hotel room for almost two months and started writing’. Rampal isn't new to writing although he has done it in a personal capacity, in the form of writing poetry and short stories. 'This was a completely different experience; it was the first time I wrote a screenplay. I had to make sure that it didn't turn out to be a propaganda film, where we showed him as a Good Samaritan; neither could he have been an out-and-out anti hero’. Arjun Rampal was invited by Google to their headquarters in California to release the trailer. Arjun and Ashim are happy with this special honour because the Bollywood superstar is just the fifth Indian film personality after Shah Rukh Khan, A R Rahman, Ajay Devgn and Kajol, to be accorded a special invite by Google! Also, this is the first time ever a Bollywood film's trailer was launched from the search-engine’s HQ in USA. Google Toxic, a key property of Google has invited only four Indian celebrities in the past to visit their office in California and now extended an invitation to Arjun to stream the trailer live and interact in a live chat with audiences across the globe; a move that is extraordinary in every sense as it allows Arjun to showcase Daddy to the world in a way that no film maker has ever done. Speaking on the occasion of the launch, Arjun said, `It's an honour to be invited to the world's most-sought after platform to unveil the trailer of my film Daddy. I thank Google for this. Daddy is special to me because it's not just another film that I have done; it has a lot of emotions associated with it on screen and off screen. By unveiling the trailer here I know I have created the maximum reach for it and I almost feel as if I have connected personally with each and every fan of mine. Honestly, I couldn't have asked for more on this occasion’. CP magazine was honored to meet Arjun Rampal during his press conference in Dubai last month and was lucky to get an opportunity to meet him and find out some inside information about the move for our readers. Special thanks go to Tehzeeb Ahmed and Briti Shah of Buzzy Bee Communications for their help in making this happen. 92

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We hear you were planning a biopic on another gangster when you switched to doing one on Arun Gawli… Yes, three years ago, director Ashim Ahluwalia and I were planning a film on another don when some guys approached me to play Arun Gawli. They assured me that they had the rights and showed me some computer images which brought out the likeness between us. But the script was terrible, one of those completely fictitious accounts with none of the ‘realness’ of a biopic. I didn’t want to be this guy in a white-kurta pyjama and cap, climbing cables. Even the dialogues were filmi!

If everything was out of sync, how come you still stepped in? I started reading up on Gawli and found the material engrossing. The man had seen it all, his story spanned decades and I was hooked! What caught my imagination was that people call him ‘Daddy’. Usually they refer to a don as ‘bhai’ or ‘don’. I realised that although dreaded, he had another side which intrigued me.

The word is, you rewrote the script? I locked myself up in a hotel for two months and put a structure to the story and sent it to Ashim. Both of us then co-wrote the script. Somewhere along the way, the guys who’d approached me earlier didn’t have the rights so the project fizzled out. By then I’d done so much work on the script that I decided to produce it and approached his family, convincing them to give their nod. After that, I met the big man himself and got his blessings.

Tell us about your first interaction with Gawli. I met him when he was out on parole. The first few times, he was slightly sceptical and I understood that he’s reserved because of his colourful past. For him to accept that someone would be playing him in a film took some adjustment. Also, his story will be out while he’s still living.

What’s your take on him? He’s not flamboyant, doesn’t go to dance bars and blow money on bar girls and mistresses. He’s spent half his life in jail but is a Godfearing, family man. At home, there are photographs of Gods everywhere, he is always praying. He commands respect, thousands come to visit him when he’s on parole, yet he’s also dreaded. Mostly, he is quiet, well-mannered and soft-spoken, but you know he’s walked the dark side. After a few meetings, he started opening up to me. I assured him it wouldn’t be a propaganda story, I wanted to tell it the way it is, in a realistic manner. His consent convinced me this was a man with selfconfidence. He is the only guy who stood up to Dawood Ibrahim.

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You started shooting before he had given his consent, why? We didn’t have a signed agreement but I’d spoken to his family. By the time he came out on parole, we’d finished one schedule. He was taken aback, wondering how I’d started without his official permission. I pointed out he’d verbally committed to me. He said, ‘Haan maine toh tujhe zabaan di thi’ (Yes, I had given you my words).

Why did you lock yourself away for a year-and-ahalf? You have to invest a lot to roles like this and Ashim made everything so realistic that during the duration of the shoot, I was living in a different world. Characters like this isolate you and when I was shooting, I rarely wanted to be around people. Even now, I’m tempted to tell someone in Gawli’s style, ‘Tujhe aake chamkaoon kya? (Shall I come to beat you).

How difficult or easy was it to find the rest of the cast for the movie? The casting was totally done by Ashim. Ashim had a very different criteria to choose the cast. He was not looking for stars but rather people who could really fit in the real characters. There are lots of real people (non-actors) in the movie. It's the first time you will see so many different kinds of people working together in a movie. Every time Ashim would cast someone, he would send me whole piles of information about them. Initially, I would give him my feedback but it came to a point where it was too much and I told him he was free to cast anyone he felt fit the role.

Apart from not going to the gym during the filming of the movie, did you go through any special diet or preparation? I had to lose weight. I had to eat much less and take smaller meals. I was running a lot. I had to lose lots of weight and lots of muscle as it was important to look like a normal guy.

We know that you have also written stories and poems. Are you planning to publish them one day? No, I have no such plans.

After this experience of script writing, are you thinking of writing another script? Actually, this happened very organically. It was very accidental. As I have said in all my interviews, I embarked on it in the process of doing my research on the character and as an actor, I wanted to act in the movie and wanted it to be real and less fictional. But, in general, I don't see myself becoming a scriptwriter.

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COOL GADGETS TECHNOLOGY

The coolest products curated especially for you

Grip2u iPhone 7 Grip Case Don’t risk a smashed screen and hold your device with confidence with the Grip2u iPhone 7 Grip Case. Encasing each edge of your device, this smartphone cover features a handy strap on the back. This design allows you to slide your hand through and totally minimize the risk of dropping your new iPhone.

Dot Hydration Tracking Water Bottle This unsuspecting bottle has a clever lid. With each sip, the bottle actually tracks how much water you consume. As opposed to numbers, this bottle tracks and displays your hydration with dots. Ideal for the health-conscious, this bottle is a great way to stay on top of your water consumption.

Rev’it Vigor

Kilner Manual Glass Butter Churn

Rev’it is here to end your woes with the Vigor mesh riding jacket. The Vigor sports 3D air mesh for massive ventilation, and 600D polyester for abrasion resistance on the spots where it matters. Elbows and shoulders even get Knox Flexiform CE-level padding, and a pocket in the back can take a Seesoft CE-level 2 protector you can purchase separately.

Make your kitchen self-sufficient by using the Kilner Manual Glass Butter Churn. This jar and mechanism pair lets you produce up to 34 ounces of deliciously creamy butter. The Butter Churn comes with a glass jar. With this, you can easily pour in the ingredients, churn them up, and serve right from the jar.

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Olight H2R Nova With an insane 2,300 lumens-maximum luminosity, the H2R Nova is useful for any occurance from looking for your dropped keys in the dark to making your way through a pitch black environment.

Instax Square SQ10 Instax combines the fun of printing photos on an instant camera and the satisfaction of being able to edit and process images on a screen in the Square SQ10.. This hybrid instant camera ships with internal storage with a 50-photo capacity and expandability via a microSD card, 1/4-inch CMOS with primary color filter image sensor, 3.0-inch TFT color LCD screen, micro USB port for charging, can hold up to 10 Fujifilm Instant Films, playback functions, and lots of image processing features.

Ruark R7 Mk3 High Fidelity Radiogram Experience audio like never before with the Ruark R7 Mk3 High Fidelity Radiogram. Complete with a classically vintage aesthetic, this system gives you multiple options to hear your favorite tunes. The Ruark R7 features a built-in RotoDial controller on the top.

Epson Moverio BT-300 The Moverio BT-300 is Epson’s fourth attempt at the VR/AR universe. If you’re after that nextlevel wearable technology experience, then the Moverio is a definite must-try. Powered by an Atom X5 processor, and able to produce an ultra crisp 80-inch virtual display, the Moverio is one step closer to merging of human and technological ability.

Boar 13-in-1 Stainless Steel Keychain Multi-Tool

Acer Nitro 5 Spin Casual Gaming Laptop

Upgrade your everyday carry with the Boar 13-in-1 Stainless Steel Keychain MultiTool. This tiny device has a whopping 13 different functions to help you through your day. These functions include both a flat-head and Phillips head screwdriver as well as a nail puller and a box opener. It also features 14 and 15-gauge bicycle spoke wrenches to help you on your wheels. In addition, it has 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12mm wrenches for your odd jobs.

Level up without the hefty price tag with the Acer Nitro 5 Spin Casual Gaming Laptop. This computer is designed for those who appreciate stunning graphics yet don’t get lost in games for hours. The Nitro 5 Spin sports an impressive 8th generation Intel Core i7 processor. With this, you can keep up with the best of them while also using the fast speeds for your work. www.cpmagazine.net

Trafalgar Golden Gift Summer Festival

Introducing the Rado DiaMaster Power Reserve

Summertime is almost over, but one things is still refreshing this summer heat for everyone – the annual Trafalgar Golden Gift Festival, which is taking place across all Trafalgar stores and its participating client boutiques which include – TAG Heuer, Versace, Charriol and Aigner. The festivity has already started on the 10th of August and will end on the 10th of September 2017, hurry up and enjoy this summer’s festivity. As shoppers are guaranteed to win exclusive pieces from the Trafalgar collections with every KD 400 spent at any of the participating stores. The golden gift includes, gift vouchers, accessories, jewelry and watches from several brands, such as Versace, Fendi, Aigner, Montegrappa, Charriol, Salvatore Ferragamo, Bvlgari, Gucci, Escada, TAG Heuer and more are waiting to be won! But the summer festivity does not end there, with Trafalgar Co. there is always something for everyone. If you’re stopping by one of our Abriez stores, you can also participate in the Silver promotion. So for every KD 200 spent by any shopper at any of the Abriez boutiques, an instant KD 20 gift voucher is given, redeemable on the next purchase. Don’t miss out on the most luxurious shopping festival for this summer! For more information about Trafalgar Kuwait and the locations of the different stores and boutiques, visit www.trafalgarkuwait.com, and checkout the latest updates on Instagram @ trafalgarkuwait or call our customer service team operating from Sunday to Thursday at 1881188.

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Rado is known in the watchmaking world for its avantgarde designs and unexpected use of cutting-edge materials. The new DiaMaster Power Reserve now lets the beauty and craftsmanship of what lies inside a Rado also come to the fore. The 43 mm DiaMaster Power Reserve is crafted in either polished black or plasma high-tech ceramic, making it five times more scratch resistant than a comparable steel watch while being 25% lighter. The high-tech ceramic construction of the DiaMaster Power Reserve offers unparalleled comfort, with lightweight hypoallergenic surfaces that adapt readily to the wearer's skin temperature. The timepiece also offers the easy to read, wide-open dial that is characteristic of the Rado DiaMaster family. Embellished with a sunray pattern, the dial shines in either black or blue, with the power reserve indicator situated at 9 o' clock. Perhaps the most practical of all complications, the power reserve feature helps ensure peak performance for both you and your timepiece – while serving as a pleasant reminder of the technology within. A Rado timepiece is an object of wonder and fascination, both inside and out. This is particularly true for automatic watches, which derive their power from a tiny, complex mechanical engine. At the heart of this engine lies the mainspring: a metal coil that achieves peak power when most tightly wound. The amount of run time in the watch diminishes with the unwinding of the coil, gaining its power from rewinding as well as from the motions of the wearer’s wrist. Engineered to last up to 80 hours between wears, the DiaMaster Power Reserve features a réserve de marche indicator on the dial that lets you easily keep track of this remaining run time. Designed for the man on the go, the power reserve indicator lets you know when to take action to keep your Rado ticking: Simply give the watch a few winds when the power reserve hand drops too close to empty. With the new DiaMaster Power Reserve, you can be sure that time is always on your side.

The new Detox range Colorful, functional by Joelle Paris - For hair and offering a stylish that is fresh and healthy! approach to adventure, the Khaki Navy Scuba is inspired by last year’s highly successful launch of the Khaki Navy Frogman

Joelle Paris brings a unique new hair care range comprising of a detox shampoo and mask. Known best for exfoliating the scalp, the products ensure fresh and clean hair during the hot months. This is based on the soothing properties of the kindest of ingredients, including eucalyptus plant and silk proteins. Together, these combine to target dry hair, helping restore softness, shine and volume. There sure are many reasons for dry, dull hair but this cooling range provides absolute protection at all times, especially during summer, not only keeping your scalp cool but also protecting each strand of hair. The Detox Shampoo by Joelle Paris works on gently peeling and cleansing the scalp, while the mask nourishes dry and damaged hair. The Detox range is available at Galeries Lafayette in Dubai Mall, and all the branches of Maison de Joelle. It can also be purchased online at souq. com and www.joelleparis.com

Less rugged than the tough model that inspired it, and as perfectly suited to summer days at sea as it is to a day at the office, the sturdy Khaki Navy Scuba offers faultless precision in a range of three colorful, fun variations. Emulating the triangular hour-markers of its stylish predecessor, each combines a fun and youthful diving appearance. Solid hour markers stand out on a crisp black dial, ensuring easy reading and contributing to the powerful, look of this must-have summer timepiece. Available in three sizzling options, the Khaki Navy Scuba’s unidirectional rotating bezel is animated with bright orange detail, complemented by a matching second hand and minutes track, and available with stainless steel bracelet or two-tone, “soft feel” NATO strap designed for maximum wearer comfort on the wrist. Additionally, a full black bezel and dial is also available and be fitted with a triplerow stainless steel bracelet secured by a smart adjustment folding clasp. Powered by an automatic movement with 80hour power reserve, every watch in the Scuba line is water-resistant to 10 bar (100 meters). Whether by the seaside or on deck, the Khaki Navy Scuba is the ideal watch for a summer in 2017.

PRESS Nokia 8: Three firsts in one precision designed flagship

2017 NOVELTY Classics Index Automatic - A Gentleman’s Watch

Ooredoo Continues to Deliver the Best Benefits with Shamel Premium

A man is born a man but his life decisions turn him into a gentleman. By choice, he may embody character, intelligence, strength and style, and will put effort into every aspect of his life including the choice of his watch. His watch needs to reflect his attitude, his chivalry, and his flawless taste. The new Classics Index Automatic magnifies these traits and elevate any man to the status of Gentleman! Simplicity is Key Classicism, elegance, refinement, excellence are all requirements to becoming a perfect gentleman but the essential element is to remain humble and modest. Simplicity will guide the gentleman through life and his classic watch will accompany him on his journey. The Classics Index Automatic represents minimalism to the core, through its 40mm polished stainless steel or rose gold-plated discreet case, its exquisite but stylish silver-colored dial featuring guilloché decoration, applied Roman numeral indexes and date display at 3 o’clock. The elegant feuille-style hands which are hand-polished and the crown delicately detailed. Both versions of the FC-303 are available with either a dark brown or black leather strap. Accessible Luxury Philosophy For years, the brand has been effortlessly presenting watches who surprise the most skeptics and turns dreams into reality. The Accessible Luxury motto lives through each Frederique Constant watch and makes owning a Swiss excellence-infused timepiece the simplest of tasks. With the latest Classics Index Automatic, Frederique Constant continue to prove that style and savoir-faire are but a heartbeat away. Frederique Constant’s Classics Index Automatic leaves its mark on the wrist of a man contributing to its journey into becoming a true gentleman!

MEC and Maxus will become WAVEMAKER Ooredoo, Kuwait’s fastest network, is proud to continue delivering the best in-class services to its customers through its Shamel Premium prepaid plans, part of its Al Nokhba offerings. Customers of Shamel Premium can choose from a lineup of the latest smartphone devices such as the iPhone 7, Samsung Galaxy 8 and Huawei Porsche Design. Additionally, Premium plans include a number of first-rate benefits with Nojoom, including business class tickets and Nojoom rewards worth up to KD 500, which can be redeemed from Ooredoo’s selection of exclusive partners who offer the best in class services in a variety of industries, ranging from retail to hospitality and travel. Commenting on this, Ooredoo Kuwait’s director of VIP direct sales Jasem Abdul Rahim noted that the company is continuously working on enriching its portfolio of partners to ensure delivering customers with an unrivalled experience. Shamel Premium offers customers with unlimited benefits that includes credit of up to 240 KD in roaming benefits. Abdul Rahim noted that the plans were especially tailored to better suit the needs of VIP customers, and that the company is keeping in mind the needs of its business leading clients with their global interests, especially in the fastpaced field of telecommunication. In addition to the unrivalled services, Shamel Premium customers can enjoy the exclusive VIP treatment in Ooredoo’s Nokhba lounge, from 8 AM to 4 PM in the fifth floor of Ooredoo’s Head Office in Kuwait City, Soor Street. To make an appointment or enquire further Nokhba account managers can be reached at 110. To view more Nojoom partners and shop online visit http://nojoom.ooredoo.com.kw/en.

The new billion-dollar revenue, media, content and technology agency to be created from the merger of MEC and Maxus will be named ‘WAVEMAKER’. Making waves happens when media, content and technology come together - activating against our unrivalled purchase journey understanding for the clients we represent. The brand mark WAVEMAKER reflects the agency’s heritage, born from WPP and GroupM. Tim Castree, global CEO of MEC and Wavemaker, said: “Our purpose is to provide advertisers with the power to transform and grow their business through our Purchase Journey obsession; and importantly to do this through the integration of Purchase Journey insights and data with [m]PLATFORM, GroupM’s proprietary global audience technology. Our Wavemaker brand and positioning is a compelling manifestation of that purpose.” Kelly Clark, global CEO of GroupM, added: “Wavemaker is an exciting new global agency brand with a powerful proposition for clients. Tim and his team have the full support of GroupM’s scale, resources and expertise.” The brand, along with a new visual identity, will go live locally as the merger completes in each country, to be finalised by January 2018. Wavemaker will have offices in 90 countries and over 8,500 employees. Major global clients include L’Oréal, Vodafone, Marriott, ColgatePalmolive and Paramount.

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, has launched the Nokia 8 in the GCC. Nokia 8 is a high performance, beautifully crafted smartphone, designed with content creators in mind. It brings three world-firsts to Android smartphones, including a debut collaboration with ZEISS optics. With performance and pure Android at its heart, as well as the most advanced aluminium unibody design to date, the Nokia 8 represents all the hallmarks of a true flagship Nokia smartphone. Per Ekman, Vice President Middle East & North Africa, HMD Global, said: “Visual-led social media platforms are growing rapidly in the region and it is no secret that many of these social media experiences are coming to life through mobile. With the Nokia 8, we are delighted to introduce technologies that go hand in hand with the MENA consumer’s insatiable appetite for content creation and sharing, to bring genuine value to this new digital era.” Be less Selfie, be more Bothie: The Nokia 8 introduces a world-first in enabling Dual-Sight video to be livestreamed natively and in realtime to social feeds such as Facebook and YouTube. Dual-Sight simultaneously harnesses both the front and rear cameras in a split screen visual for both photos and videos. With just one touch, this world-first livestream capability gives more immersive experiences for those who love to create and share special memories. Sanmeet Kochhar, General Manager, Middle East, at HMD Global, said: “It is exciting to witness how digital technology is changing lives throughout the Middle East region. We are seeing a new generation of creators who are forging their own paths in the world, on their own terms, and according to their unique outlooks. Our aim is to enable the sharing of their enriching experiences and, ultimately, to unite people and bring them closer. The Nokia 8 promises an innovative and unique experience to further inspire the MENA content creator.” A new dimension of sound with OZO Audio Featuring OZO Audio, Nokia 8 combines three microphones with exclusive Nokia acoustic algorithms to capture audio with immersive 360° spatial surround sound. Share your 4K videos with OZO Audio anywhere – binaural codecs enable high fidelity playback even on devices without OZO Audio. Innovation and precision engineering: Powered by the Qualcomm® SnapdragonTM 835 Mobile Platform, Nokia 8 doesn’t compromise on performance. Juho Sarvikas, Chief Product Officer of HMD Global, added: “We know that fans are creating and sharing live content more than ever before, with millions of photos and videos shared every minute on social media. People are inspired by the content they consume and are looking for new ways to create their own. It’s these people who have inspired us to craft a flagship smartphone which perfectly balances premium design, an outstanding experience and powerful performance.” www.cpmagazine.net

HLY FUEL FOR YOUR GREY MATTER T N MO

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ

JUMBLED WORDS 1

1. Francobollo is Italian for: Pawnbroker; Postage stamp; Garlic sauce; or Boiled sausage?

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2. Baptism originally refers to the word: Bread; Bathe; Fire; or Brimstone?

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3. Lacuna, interstice, hiatus and couloir are words for a type of: Surprise; Gap; Mistake; or Bulge?

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4. The spinning toy 'Diabolo' and word diabolical refer to: Triangle; Devil; Double; or Sparkle?

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5. Traditionally your first cousin's son is your: First cousin once removed; Second cousin; Second cousin once removed; or Uncle?

6. Put these UK titles in order, highest first: Marquess, Duke, Viscount, Earl?

7. A mahout is an Indian driver of a: Taxi; Barge; Elephant; or Hot air ballon?

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8. The theme tune of which TV series features a piccolo playing the title in morse code: MASH; Hawaii 5-O; Z-Cars; or Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em?

ANSWERS: 1. FOCAL, 2. ROBOT, 3. FOLLOW, 4. TACKLE, 5. UNLOCK, 6. SCARF

9. Cressida Dick is a: San Francisco lighthouse; Sponge pudding; Dutch

TEST YOUR VOCABULARY

dam; or First female head of the London Metropolitan Police?

10. A Wikipedia page that shows different meanings of a single term is Halvorson talks of having self compassion, but let's get to the real heart of the matter.

called: Clarification; Disambiguation; Elucidation; or Discombobulation?

11. Bergen, Kristiansand, Turku and Helsingborg are major ports of: Russia; Scandinavia; Canada; or South America?

In this sentence, heart means:

a procedure or process for obtaining an objective

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

the most vital part of some idea or experience

the feeling that nothing will turn out well

12. The educational acronym MOOC stands for which four of: Modern; Massive; Open; Online; Official; Course; or Creche? 13. Who originated the band names Steely Dan, Thin White Rope, and Soft Machine: William Burroughs; Charles Dickens; William Shakespeare; or Geoffrey Chaucer? 14. The third Thursday every November sees a race to release which 'nouveau' wine: Chardonnay; Beaujolais; Bordeaux; or Riesling?

15. Aperitif, Canape, Hors d'oeuvres, and Antipasto are: Starters; Mains; Desserts; or Sorbets?

We can see the Germanic influences in the word heart by looking at the Old Saxon herta and the German herz. If we go back even further, however, we see the word also has ties to the Greek kardia, which makes sense when we consider that the prefix cardio refers to the heart. For example, a cardio workout is one that gets the heart pumping harder, and a cardiologist is a doctor of the heart. If someone asks that you "have a heart," however, they are appealing to your sense of generosity not to the blood-pumping organ.

b. As the heart is the central organ of the human body, so the word heart has come to mean a central location of an organization or system, as well as being used to describe courage and generosity.

16. Sensory-desire, ill-will, sloth/torpor, restlessness/worry, and doubt are the Five Hindrances to meditation in: Mormonism; Buddhism; Hinduism; or Catholicism?

PUZZLE

17. Marachino originally refers to a: Cherry; Liqueur; Sheep; or Pair of trousers? 18. Moquette, Seersucker, and Worsted are types of: Antelope; Insect;

What is 121 times 11?

Fabric; or Sunset?

19. Broth, Egg, and Mist are commonly prefixed by: Irish; Welsh; English; or Scotch?

A. 1331 B. 1313 C. 1133 D. 3131

20. Which three of these are not terrier dog breeds: Schnauzer; Boxer; Bull; Boston; Airedale; Dalmation; or Rottweiler? (three answers required)

ANSWERS: A SEPTEMBER 2017

ANSWERS: 1.Postage stamp, 2.Bathe (or dip in water), 3.Gap, 4.Devil, 5.First cousin once removed, 6.Duke, Marquess, Earl, Viscount, 7.Elephant, 8.Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em, 9.First female head of the London Metropolitan Police, 10.Disambiguation, 11.Scandinavia (respectively of Norway, Norway, Finland and Sweden), 12.Massive Open Online Course (commonly free, but with varying conditions of use), 13.William Burroughs (respectively from the novels Naked Lunch and The Soft Machine), 14.Beaujolais, 15.Starters, 16.Buddhism, 17. Liqueur (from which the cherries take their name), 18.Fabric, 19.Scotch, 20.Boxer, Dalmation, Rottweiler

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ARIES

LEO

SAGITTARIUS

(March 21 - April 19)

(July 23 - August 22)

(November 22 - December)

The full moon on September 6 could find you wildly busy, but that's nothing compared to how fantastic your dreams and plans for the future are becoming. Dream big and then work hard on the details. The September 19 new moon wants you to get more active and competitive. Be the best jock you can be, but also be careful. It's all too easy to overlook or ignore your limits and then get careless or injured. Be safe and have fun. On September 24, your clever ideas and inspirations may lead nowhere when Mars opposes Neptune. Cooperation could be scarce, so don't push things.

During the September 6 full moon, someone may have a mistaken impression of you, for good or ill. Act with integrity and don't feel constrained by what other people think. Your actions speak for themselves. The sun trines Pluto on September 9, so be ready for the unexpected. Money affairs look great around the new moon on September 19. People may doubt your judgment or think that you're being gullible, but that won’t be the case at all if you take your time. You have ideas and energy to spare. Use them wisely and succeed at everything you try.

The September 6 full moon may feel like serious rest and recovery time when all you want to do is curl up, sleep, and dream. However, your work or social life may be persistent about other demands. Find the middle path. For the September 19 new moon, you're the blazing star in your workplace or social circle or both. It's no time to hang back and let someone else get all the attention. You aren’t shy to begin with, but now people are automatically drawn to you. Jupiter opposes Uranus on September 27. Be gracious and thankful no matter what is put before you.

TAURUS

VIRGO

CAPRICORN

(April 20 - May 20)

(August 23 - September)

(December 22 - January 19)

You'll feel like the center of attention during the September 6 full moon. Feel important and popular no matter who is there or what you're doing. Feel the magic and it becomes real. Creativity overflows with the new moon on September 19. Make something beautiful, romantic, delicious, elegant, and maybe sexy, too. Chances are, this will happen at home rather than out in public. Buy a new saucepan, get cut flowers, and dress up just for you. It might be time to bid farewell to a fond fantasy when Venus opposes Neptune on September 29. This will make room for a more pleasant reality.

On September 5, Mercury goes stationary direct. Life should simplify and imagined pressures should start to disappear. The September 6 full moon reminds you of the powerful love in your life, but you may be blinded by other emotional concerns at the moment. Don't be so hypercritical that you discourage real romance. The new moon on September 19 may be busy but less productive than you’d like. Don't fret. Take your time and avoid doing things more than once. You prefer doing things right the first time anyway. The sun leaves Virgo and enters Libra on September 22. Perk up and have more fun.

Enjoy some quality playtime with your friends and family during the full moon on September 6. Your friends may have a lot of exotic, crazy suggestions. You, however, may think that the here and now is crazy and entertaining enough. You could get claustrophobic with the new moon on September 19. Neighborhood life may get too old and small. Step out and go somewhere new. Maybe sign up for an extended course of study. Meet people and let your perspective change and expand. On September 28, the moon conjoins Pluto on the same day as Pluto goes direct. A big leap forward is possible now.

GEMINI

LIBRA

AQUARIUS

(May 21 - June 20)

(September 23 - October)

(January 20 - February 18)

Mercury goes stationary direct on September 5 and life gets easier, although not all at once. Keep your focus sharp at work during the full moon on September 6. Daydream and brainstorm on your own time (and now is a good time for brainstorming, so think big), and let your good performance make your career plans come true. Home life may get incredibly busy and complicated with the new moon on September 19. The grand trine in earth signs will keep your attention on what is most important and on what will make you happiest. Don't be afraid to get practical.

Are you really taking good care of yourself? The September 6 full moon could be a wake-up call for you to do a better job for yourself. It's equally possible that you're super-sensitive to a health issue. Just be real and act on that. The new moon on September 19 positions you to be the true secret master of your own life. Others may think that you've gone into hiding when you decline invitations that you normally would accept. That's fine. You're working hard on personal, internal improvement. The sun enters Libra on September 22, putting you in the social spotlight. Make plans early.

At the September 6 full moon, a touch of financial paranoia may threaten your peace of mind, but you know better than to react. There are people who can calm or advise you. Really, everything is fine. The September 19 new moon emphasizes your great support system. It may only be one true, clear-thinking friend, but chances are good that it's a lot more. Don't rely on your own judgment right now. Ask opinions and listen. You can learn a lot now. Jupiter exactly opposes Uranus on September 27. A big, desired change appears on the horizon. Go for innovation and progress rather than shock value.

CANCER

SCORPIO

PISCES

(June 21 - July 22)

(October 23 - November)

(February 19 - March 20)

The imaginary world may be bigger and more fascinating than physical reality under the full moon on September 6. Happily, real-world demands in your home and family life will ground you. Don't resent being dragged out of your dreams. Get curious and step out of your box on the September 19 new moon. Talk to everyone and see what they have to offer. You have a lot to offer in return. Be bolder and discover some new interests and places. On September 26, the moon conjoins Saturn and squares Mercury, Mars, and Neptune. People will have trouble saying what they mean.

The ghosts of lovers past may tempt you during the full moon on September 6. Let your social contacts keep you grounded. You may be overlooking a new admirer who wants to become more. The Sun trines Pluto on September 9. You won't be knocked off balance, but others might. The new moon on September 19 could surprise you with how large your social scene has grown. People may appear out of nowhere - you will know them all and like most of them. Stick to standard entertainments and don't get too creative. Not everyone can handle the excitement that you can.

On September 4, the sun opposes Neptune. Trust your feelings and intuition. Be more psychic. Your heart is in for a wild ride during the September 6 full moon, which also conjoins Neptune. Romantic fantasies and angelic ideals are rarely this strong or numerous. Dreams should be rich, too. On the September 19 new moon, love may take a firm grip on your heart, but it won't be easy and possibly not all fun. You may want too much and want to give too much. If feelings get hurt, it will mostly be over imagined problems. Relax if you can.

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