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Now that 2014 is upon us, which is the time of year I get most excited about, it’s time for our NY resolutions: 1. Be happier this year (Are You SAD? p. 14).

2. Be more business savvy (10 NY Business Resolutions, p. 22).

3. Be healthier (Battling PMS, p. 26).

4. Be a better spouse (Love Chemistry, p. 18).

5. Spruce up my house (Wide Open Spaces, p. 52).

6. Be a beauty icon (Eyes Like A Pro, p. 30).

7. Be a style icon (New Year Flair, p. 34).

8. Be a better friend (Are You The Group Glue? p. 20).

9. Be a better person (The Blood Personality, p. 16).

10. Travel somewhere new (Scintillating South Africa, p. 54).

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Contents JANUARY 2014 Spectacular 10 Ronnie Milsap Looks Forward to the Past

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30 Eyes Like A Pro 34 Ask Sonja 36 New Year Flair

16 Are You SAD? 18 The Blood Personality

Bedazzled 20 Love Chemistry 22 Are You The Group Glue?

Inspire 24 10 NY Business Resolutions 26 Thomson Reuters’s 2013 IB Recap

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Glow 28 Battling PMS 30 Ask Nisrine

Brilliant 52 Talking Home Tech 54 Wide Open Spaces 56 Scintillating South Africa

Amaze 58 Palatable Pasta

Dazztrology 60 Skye Thomas

Last Word 62 My 2014 NY Resolutions

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Logan Brill: Walking Wires Cover Photo by Cassandra Leete/CMA.

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Ronnie Milsap Looks Forward to the Past

By Bob Doerschuk

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Article: Š 2014 CMA Close Up News Service/Country Music Association, Inc. Ronnie Milsap Photo: Allyson Reeves-Land.

Spectacular Celeb

Ronnie Milsap has no fear of mining his past and building his sound on what he retrieves. All the elements of his new single and title track, ‘Summer Number Seventeen’, written by Joe Hunter and Sam Hunter, harks back musically to much of his catalogue. His long-time, loyal fans will ease into it like weary listeners into a warm bath of reverie.

Inspired as much by Jim Reeves as by soul giant Jackie Wilson, Milsap embraces multiple influences. That’s why his new album can’t be pigeonholed any more than his earlier releases.

Summer Number Seventeen, released Jan. 28, is a concept project, specifically a tribute to some of the artists and songs that affected him in his formative years.

This being Milsap, that means the selections are remarkably diverse, including his versions of Lloyd Price’s ‘Personality’, Jimmy Ruffin’s ‘What Becomes of the Broken Hearted’, and ‘Tears On My Pillow’ by Little Anthony and the Imperials.

“We started hearing some of the songs that Ronnie and Richard Landis and Rob Galbraith, his producers, were working on,” said John Jackson, VP, A&R and Content Development, Legacy

Recordings. “At first it seemed like, ‘Oh, here’s a bunch of songs that Ronnie likes.’ And there was nothing wrong with that. But when we heard the new song, ‘Summer Number Seventeen’, I wrapped my head around what that means for him and for everybody, which is to remember back to the summer when maybe you graduated from high school or got your first car or went to the beach with your friends. That’s what he was thinking about.

These are songs that he was covering when he was 17 and just starting out. Once that gave the album shape, it made total sense.”

Some of Milsap’s covers stick closely to the arrangement and feel of the original versions.

On others, he stretches out and takes the song to a different place. The most notable example is ‘Georgia On My Mind’.

With his personal and professional veneration of the late Ray Charles, Milsap realized that the worst way to approach the song would be to emulate his late friend’s immortal rendition.

“I was going to be inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 1990,” he remembered.

“They said, ‘Would you perform Georgia On My Mind?’ I said, ‘No, I can’t

do that! Ray Charles recorded the definitive version.’ They said, ‘Well, just see what you bring to it.’ When we started work on Summer Number Seventeen we couldn’t find the original master, but we had the performance on a DAT that Rob had kept. It’s different than the Ray Charles version, but we really do like what we did.”

Sweetened by a remake of a Milsap classic, ‘Lost In The Fifties Tonight’ (Fred Parris, Troy Seals, and Mike Reid), Summer Number Seventeen is essential listening for all who have long loved his music. But there’s plenty for younger fans as well, if not in the elegant orchestrations and resonant vocals, then in the artist’s epic history.

“There’s a backstory of discrimination and misunderstanding of his talent and where he comes from,” Jackson said. “He didn’t understand racism, for instance, so he didn’t differentiate between genres or styles or performers. It was weird to hear Country Music with a piano back then, when everybody was playing guitars. But he had 40 No. 1 hits despite being a little left of canter.

It’s amazing. And, it’s a story that needs to be told to a new generation.” p nie Milsa Find Ron at www. b e w e and on on th ilsap.com RonnieM onnieMilsap.

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Logan Brill: Cover Celeb

Walking Wires If we were to judge Logan Brill by the lyrics on her debut album, Walking Wires, we might feel a little worried. After all, she sings about being haunted by a lost relationship in ‘No Such Thing As Ghosts’ (written by Chris Stapleton), the consequences of staying with a stranger in a hotel room in ‘Month of Bad Habits’ (Andrew Combs and Doug Johnson), forlornly “going from bar to bar” in ‘Rewind’ (Paolo Nutini), and being “too tired to swim, too weak to crawl” in ‘Seven Year Rain’ (Heather Little and Travis Meadows).

But, don’t call for an intervention. Instead, marvel at how this upbeat, positive 22-year-old brings a sad story to life. Brill was born with a strong, assertive voice, which she has sculpted into an expressive instrument.

When she interprets Patty Griffin’s ‘Nobody’s Crying’, she animates the melody with tasteful filigrees, and on key words she subtly hardens her timbre to more vividly convey anger. Yet, she also maintains a conversational quality - no easy feat.

Raised in Knoxville, Tennessee, Brill enrolled in Nashville’s Belmont University in 2009 as a vocal performance major. Location and talent combined to connect her to Carnival Music, which released Walking Wires.

Produced by Matthew Miller and Oran Thornton, the album is also a sonic triumph. Layered guitars, meaty organs, and, on Audra Mae’s ‘Ne’er Do Wells’, some imaginative voice processing combine with Brill’s delivery to create a winning combination.

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Article: © 2014 CMA Close Up News Service/Country Music Association, Inc. Images: Cassandra Leete.

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In HerOwn Words ALBUM ON YOUR PLAYLIST “Dawes, Stories Don’t End. I’ve been wearing that album out the past few months.”

DREAM DUET PARTNER “If I could go back in time, my dream duet partner would be Ray Charles and we would sing Georgia on My Mind.”

BOOK ON YOUR NIGHTSTAND “A collection of love poems. It has everything from Shakespeare to Emily Dickinson.”

LUCKY CHARM “Before I play a show, my two main men are Van Morrison and Jack Daniels.”

FAVORITE FOOD ON THE ROAD “The veggie burger at Burger King with a large fry and some zesty sauce. Delicious and easy to eat on the go.”

SOMETHING WE’D NEVER GUESS ABOUT YOU “I have a degree in French.”

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D A S u o Y Are Changes in seasons affect our behaviour, thoughts and feelings. Some people even get depressed and suffer from a condition known as Seasonal Affective Disorder…

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a mood disorder that is also known as winter depression. It’s a type of recurrent depression that affects an estimated half a million people every winter, particularly during December, January, and February. Tahir Tellioglu, M.D., says, “Most patients are normal for most of the year, but experience depression in the winter or summer.” It’s caused by a biochemical imbalance in the hypothalamus due to the lack of sunlight in winter.

The condition in the summer is referred to as Reverse Seasonal Affective Disorder. For many, it’s a seriously disabling illness, preventing them from functioning normally without continuous medical treatment.

For others, it’s a mild but debilitating condition causing discomfort but not severe suffering.

The symptoms usually recur every winter, starting between September and November and continuing until March or April.

They include sleeping problems (either oversleeping or disturbed sleeping), feelings of misery, guilt, loss of self-esteem, feelings of irritability, anxiety, tension, overeating, weakened immune system, mood-swings, fatigue, and inability to tolerate stress and carry out a normal routine. They usually disappear in spring, either suddenly with a short period of hypomania

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or hyperactivity, or gradually, depending on the intensity of sunlight in the spring or early summer. Dr. Tellioglu explains, “It’s usually seen in people aged 18 to 30 years, but it can start at any age. It’s also common in the northern and southern hemispheres, and is rare in regions where temperatures are within 30 degrees because the daylight hours are long, constant, and extremely bright.”

Get Happy There are three ways to treat SAD: either by light therapy, antidepressants, or counselling, but light therapy is the most effective. It involves exposure for up to four hours per day to very bright light (at least ten times the intensity of ordinary domestic lighting is the minimum dose). You should start the treatment in autumn, when the first symptoms appear and continue doing it daily in winter; sit two to three feet away from a specially designed light box, usually on a table, and allow the light to shine directly into the eyes. You can carry out normal activities such as reading, working, eating, and knitting while sitting in front of the box; it’s not necessary to stare at the light. It’s usually effective within three or four days, and it continues to be effective provided that it’s done every day.

If the symptoms are severe,

antidepressants and other psychiatric medications are recommended. Bupropion is a preventive medication that patients can take; it should be taken before winter starts so that the condition doesn’t kick in. Other antidepressants commonly used for treatment include Paroxetine (Paxil), Sertraline (Zoloft), Fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), and Venlafaxine (Effexor). It’s recommend that you continue to take medication beyond the time your symptoms normally go away as this helps to prevent worsening of symptoms. Keep in mind that you may have to try several different medications before you find one that works well and has the fewest side effects. Dr. Tellioglu comments, “Like other medications, all antidepressants pose the risk of side effects; always consult your doctor before you take any medication.”

Counselling is another option to treat SAD. Although it’s thought to be related to biochemical processes, your mood and behaviour can also contribute to the symptoms. Counselling can help you identify and channel your negative thoughts and behaviours that may be making you feel worse. It can also help you cope with the depression better by giving you a brighter perspective; it’s the most hassle free way of battling the condition.

Coping With Sadness Try these simple things to cope with the depression: Stick to your medication no matter what. There are no days off when it comes to treating an illness.

Start exercising as this helps reduce stress and anxiety levels. This can also reduce symptoms and lift your spirits.

Meet up with friends and family often; talking to them about your condition can help you recover faster.

Make your home sunnier and brighter so that you don’t feel gloomy all the time.

Plan a trip to a place where the weather is pleasant; this will be a refreshing change for you.

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Personality

The Blood Personality Follow the lead of the Japanese and find out what your personality is like based on your blood type…

In Japan, you are what you bleed. Blood type is a popular way of defining temperament and personality, much like the western horoscopes.

Back in 1931 in Japan, Furukawa Takeji (1891-1940) proposed that there was a link between blood type and personality after working in a high school’s administration department where he observed temperamental differences between applicants. He divided the population into ‘good’ and ‘bad’ people; people of blood type A were generally mild tempered and intellectual, while people of type B were the opposite. A great deal of research went into blood psychology in the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s in Japan; Masahiko and Toshitaka Nomi were responsible for making this a mainstream science, having researched the way in which blood type affects our relationships, work, and leisure.

Japan’s interest in blood types grew as a reaction against western racism. Western scientists found that type B was common in Asia, but rare in Caucasians. As it was typical in animals, they were considered inferior and lower on the evolutionary scale.

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Masao Ohmura, a personality professor at Nihon University, doesn’t believe that it has any bearing on a person’s personality. He suggests that the popularity of blood typology in Japan is because the typically homogenous Japanese don’t want to seem the same. Their population has a fairly even distribution of blood types; so if grouped accordingly, diversity is created, even if it’s only an illusion.

After this link was suggested in 1930, a new blank for blood type was added to job application forms to better assess the potential employees’ temperament.

In 1997, four Japanese TV channels broadcasted programmes on this subject and even today you can find a daily blood type forecast on morning TV. An entire industry has grown around this foundation laid down by Furukawa; you can now buy blood type chewing gum, soft drinks, calendars, and even condoms. The condoms contain different instructions for each blood group on how to approach the sexual encounter!

In Japan, this has influenced peoples’ lives in unexpected

ways: some Japanese companies plan their departments around the blood types of their workforce, a baseball coach supposedly used it in the selection of his team, and some kindergartens split children accordingly and use different teaching techniques for each group! It’s also used in dating services because it’s considered a good indicator of potential matches. Discussing blood type is a key part of introductions in Japan; Japanese teenagers ask about your blood type, just as western teenagers ask about star signs.

Interestingly, 90% of Japanese people know their blood type, regardless of the popular fad. On the other hand, Europeans and Americans are unaware of their blood type and the blood typology phenomenon. A vast majority of them are type A or O, with few type B’s and AB’s. So, most people fall into two personality categories, explaining why this hasn’t been a big hit overseas. If you’re type AB or O, you’ll probably dismiss all this blood analysis as new-age mumbo jumbo, but the sensitive type A’s or B’s may want to discover more.

Blood Traits Find out what the Japanese have to say about your blood type: Type O: The Warrior Trendsetter, Loyal, Passionate, Self-confident, Independent, Ambitious, Vain, Jealous.

Famous O’s - Queen Elizabeth II, John Lennon, Elvis Presley, Liam & Noel Gallagher, Paul Newman.

Type A: The Farmer Calm, Patient, Sensitive, Responsible, Overcautious,

Stubborn, Restless.

Famous A’s - Adolf Hitler, George Bush Senior, Soseki Natsume, Ringo Starr, Britney Spears.

Type B: The Hunter Individualist, Strong, Optimistic, Creative, Flexible, Wild, Unpredictable.

Famous B’s - Akira

Kurosawa, Paul McCartney, Mia Farrow, Leonardo Di Caprio, Jack Nicholson.

Type AB: The Humanist Cool, Controlled, Rational, Sociable, Popular, Critical, Occasionally Standoffish, Indecisive.

Famous AB’s - Jackie Chan, Marilyn Monroe, John F Kennedy, Mick Jagger, Alain Prost.

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Bedazzled Relationships

Love Chemistry Chemistry in relationships is not just clicking with each other and having a jolly good time. Scientists have proven that love is in our head and is fuelled by chemicals in our body, says Nisrine Kreidieh…

My friend Suzan has been married for two years now.

She’s disturbed because her husband and her don’t seem to have that spark that we call chemistry. Since I’m newly wed, she tipped me with some marital advice, “Marriage is not what you see on TV, or the Hollywood lust that you long for. We have different views, we don’t share the same hobbies, we don’t even have similar tastes! Yet we stay together.”

We search for love with a list of desirable qualities such as honesty, fidelity, loyalty, sense of humour, intelligence, and warmth. Yet, when that person appears we say, ‘He is a really nice guy, but nothing clicked, just no chemistry.’ It has been scientifically proven that certain chemicals in our body make us think and act the way we do.

The Love Chemicals There are some chemicals in our body that act up in different stages of a relationship and thus determine our behaviour. They can give you a high that you can’t resist, or show you a low that you can’t tolerate.

Infatuation: New couples are always happy and energized because they experience the chemistry that we all crave for.

This chemistry is the result of neurotransmitters such as dopamine and norepinephrine that are released by the brain; dopamine makes us feel good and norepinephrine stimulates the production of adrenaline. It

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makes our heart race! Together they’re responsible for your bright outlook, increased energy, and a sharpened sense of perception; you’re elated to the highest level possible.

When you’re with your love, a neurotransmitter called phenylethylamine (PEA) is released, giving you a sense of comfort and security. When you’re separated, the levels of PEA drop causing your mood to crash; that’s ‘love sickness’. All these chemicals together create an adrenaline rush, leading to infatuation or ‘chemistry’.

Attachment: Once the infatuation is over, a new set of chemicals created by endorphins come into play. They’re not as power-packed as PEA, but are more addictive and steadier and they reinforce feelings of intimacy, dependability, warmth, and shared experiences. People who have been married for long become addicted to the endorphins, and it’s likely that they’ll stay married. When they’re apart, they yearn for each other because of the absence of endorphins; this is also why overcoming the death of a spouse is very difficult.

According to Mark Goulston, M.D., Professor Of Psychiatry at the University of California, “Adrenaline-based love is all about ourselves, we like being in love. But with endorphins, we like loving.”

Some people need this chemical excitement to feel happy and intoxicated by life. Once

this initial rush of chemicals goes away, their relationship crumbles. They then look to achieve this chemical rush by being infatuated all over again.

But by experiencing this high repeatedly, their body builds up tolerance to the chemicals and it takes more and more chemistry to bring that special feeling of love. If they stay married, they’re likely to have affairs to feel the high.

Make Your Chemistry Falling in love is like being high on drugs that are naturally produced by the body; this stage of love has a strong psychological component. You love everything about your new love and consider him to be perfect. He’s the solution to your emotional problems and his love completes you; the chemistry between you two is absolutely beautiful. Unfortunately, this elated feeling does not last forever. Our bodies don’t function in that heightened state for longer than six months. As time goes by, we’re no longer ‘in love’.

The time allotted to being in love is long enough to act on the attraction and gradually develop a more committed relationship.

When that’s done, the relationship then requires work and effort. Notions about our ‘one true love’ should be put aside and focus should be on how important our partner is in our lives. You should be able to see the world through his eyes, understand what he’s going through, and always support

Chemistry Test Find out where your relationship stands by taking this quick test: (Answer True or False) 1. I am not physically attracted to my partner.

2. My partner makes me feel sexy.

3. My partner and I don’t kiss and hug anymore.

4. Being intimate with my partner is energetic and satisfying.

5. My partner and I no longer flirt with each other.

6. My partner and I like being alone with each other all the time.

7. I don’t look into my partner’s eyes when we are alone.

8. If we don’t have sex every few days, I begin to miss it.

9. Sometimes I resent my partner.

10. I love to give my partner physical pleasure.

Any even-numbered statement to which you answered True or oddnumbered statement to which you answered False scores against your relationship. If your score is more than three, you obviously have problems in your relationship!

him no matter what. This way he will appreciate you more and return the love and honour you showed him, hence, releasing the attachment endorphins. Try new hobbies that interest you both; this way you get to spend more time together. However, avoid competitive activities that force you to grow apart and widen conflict.

If you want to try to bring back the ‘falling in love’ PEA chemicals, start flirting with each other and making each other laugh; laughter releases endorphins and boosts the chemicals quickly. Excitement

is another vital factor that contributes to a lifelong relationship. When PEA is released into your system, your heart starts racing and you feel that strong attraction that you had felt once upon a time. In order to bring back the excitement, it’s important that you take time off and do things that couples enjoy. This will not only revive your relationship, but also deepen the emotional bonds you both share. Making time for playfulness and surprise will bring back memories of your initial love for each other. Write a love letter to your partner and let him know how much you

adore him. Celebrate any small occasion that has deep meaning for you and your partner; this will bring you closer together and create an emotional connection that triggers the love hormones all over again.

According to Randy Hulburt, author of Romantic Chemistry Comes in Degrees, “It’s about how you feel about yourself when you’re with your partner; you feel interesting, attractive, and appreciated.” So if you start feeling stale, revive your relationship by doing new things together and getting back that rush.

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Bedazzled Friendships

Are You

The Group Glue? ur group of glue that holds yo at it takes to be the osen one, wh ch ve the ha e u u’r yo yo Do on and find out if ad Re er? eth friends tog oz… says Hafsa Mahfo

Within a circle of friends, there’s always a person or couple who is the glue of the group. Being the leader of the pack means you would be the one your friends turn to for advice, plans, a hangout place, and money! It’s as equally a hassle as it is a reward and you have to be cut out for the host role. To become the glue, you need to possess certain inevitable qualities and resources: The Designated Planner: One of the main reasons why your friends choose you to be glue is because you’re always the first one to find a new hangout place or happening party in town and they trust your decision. So if your friends give you the tedious task of deciding on a place, it’s likely that you’re the glue. Reema from Jeddah, explains, “Whenever we want to go somewhere new, I ask my friend Soha to decide on the place because she knows the city in and out. She keeps discovering new hangout places and we have

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no problems with that!”

The Official Entertainer: Friends also consider you to be the glue when you have a fun-loving personality and you’re always up to something exciting. They like being around someone who is funny and full of life all the time. Whenever they have a bad day, they want to forget about it and have a good time with you. Sometimes, plans are even cancelled or changed if you can’t make it because they don’t like hanging out if you’re not going to be around. That’s when you can really tell if you’re the glue.

The Agony Aunt: Reema adds, “I also always turn to her [Soha] for advice because I think she handles situations well, and all my friends agree. Actually we all go to her for advice!” A person who’s the glue often sets an example for her friends. They like her ability to take a stand and always agree with her decisions. It’s important

to remember that your friends trust you completely and will listen to you, so give them democratic advice and never let your personal feelings get in the way.

The Secret Keeper: You know you’re the glue when all your friends confide in you; you’re the hub of all secrets! They feel it’s safe to share their secrets with you because they trust you; so maintaining that trust is very important. Sometimes they spill their secrets to you because they want your opinion, and sometimes they just need someone to talk to. Being the ‘secret central’ requires you to be extra careful because any slip-up can cause you a valuable friendship.

The Shelter Provider: Living in your own pad has its advantages and disadvantages. The good thing is that your friends can come over anytime they want, and the bad thing is that your

friends can come over anytime they want! If you’re single, you probably don’t mind the company, but if you’re attached, you want to spend some time alone with your significant other. Soha comments, “When I wasn’t married, my friends were at my place 24/7, and now that I’m married they don’t get the hint and they’re still always around. That does get a little tedious at times.”

Price To Pay Sometimes it’s amazing to be the glue and sometimes it can be a nightmare. The problem arises when your friends get jealous because you’re hanging out with other people. People who’re considered the glue have an outgoing personality and making friends comes naturally to them so dealing with jealousy issues is inevitable; you can end up losing close friends. Marwa exlains, “I had a close group of school friends and we did everything together. But, when I got close

to people from my college, my school friends got jealous and started making plans without me.

I was really hurt!”

Since the glue is often considered as the solution to every problem, your friends will not hesitate to ask you for money. This is okay if you can spare some money, but if you’re broke yourself, it can be a problem. Plus, saying no to a friend, especially when it comes to money, is always tough.

Soha says, “One of my friends asked me for SR 5,000 to buy her boyfriend a gift and I didn’t have the heart to say no. I had to lie to my parents about why I needed the money and gave it to her. Then the problem was trying to ask back for the money. It’s a no win situation!” However, do understand that if your friends really consider you to be close to them, they won’t mind if you say no.

Things can get really ugly if your

significant other is the glue and you’re not; this creates friction in the relationship because you constantly feel he’s closer to his friends. Since he’s the leader, his friends feel threatened by you; they constantly taunt him about being with you and he feels the need to prove them wrong.

This can affect you because you’re getting in the middle of a silly argument without even doing anything. To avoid it, try to become friendly with his friends so that they consider you to be a part of the gang, but don’t over-do it because then they’ll think you’re trying too hard.

Being the ‘super friend’ has its highs and lows; your friends are almost addicted to you and cherish you deeply. But at the same time, you have to maintain a little distance so that they don’t consider you their property. And, if you really are the chosen one, send us an email so that we become friends with you too!

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NY Business Resolutions

The success of your business requires you to be focused, resourceful, and plan-oriented. Read on to find out how you can handle your business successfully and professionally in the New Year…

A new year is a good time to reflect on your business’s performance over the past year and devise a plan for further development. For some businesspeople, increasing awareness could be an important issue, while others may concentrate on providing innovative products and services. But whatever your ultimate goal may be, you can inculcate the following basic and fool-proof resolutions in your work-life - you’ll be helping your business in more ways than one: 1. Learn To Delegate: Just because you own a business doesn’t mean you have to do everything! There’s a reason why you pay your employees; so learn to delegate authority and responsibility. This will not only take the work load off your shoulders, but the end result will also be fresh, well-researched, and highly effective. Think about it, managing all the tasks will definitely have a bearing on the quality of your work because a person can only handle so much. So this year, delegate as much as you can.

2. Promote Your Business: Promoting a small business often takes a back seat while the other more urgent tasks

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become the priority. But, how can you attract new customers and spread the word if you don’t market your business? That’s why you should consider hiring a marketing expert, or devise and execute your own marketing strategy. You need to tell your target market who you are and why you’re better than your competition. This will help attract new customers and retain existing ones.

outside the business will help you take your mind off work and add a new dimension of interest to your personal life. While learning, you may come across new and interesting people who could become your future customers, colleagues, or even friends. Yes, it’s true that this requires a considerable amount of time, but don’t worry, you’ll have plenty of free time once you start delegating.

3. Plan Every Week: We all know the importance of planning in making a business work. In fact, it alone directs the business and provides the framework for conducting activities. Because a business’s success depends greatly on the quality of a plan, try setting weekly plans instead of yearly or quarterly ones. This will help you weed out unsuccessful practices and you can replace them with the ones that work. Following a weekly agenda will also assist in cutting unnecessary costs and staying on track.

5. Start Networking: Meeting other businesspeople helps because you get an experienced outside perspective. They can help you come up with fresh, new ideas, refine existing ones, and do away with obsolete and unprofitable practices. A good network also helps you build a strong contacts base, which is vital for a business’s growth and development. So whether it’s a group specifically designed for networking, or an organization dedicated to a particular type of business, making the effort to be a part of such groups will benefit both you and your business.

4. Keep Learning: You don’t necessarily have to learn about business related matters, but anything that keeps you challenged and interested is good. Of course, business learning will add to your skills and knowledge, but learning

6. Give Back: You should always strive to give back to your community. Not only will you have a crystal clear conscience, but your business will be recognised for its social endeavours. You could

associate the company’s name with public awareness campaigns, charity drives, or even make donations to deserving charity trusts. It’s always a good idea to pick a cause that matters to you, because then it won’t seem like a burden. So think hard and deep about how you would like to change your community and make a difference today.

7. Indulge In ‘Me’ Time: Taking some time out for pampering yourself is vital because it refreshes and rejuvenates your body, mind, and soul. If you’re drowning in work and hardly taking any breaks, you’re headed for disaster. So take some time out from your busy life and give your body the break it truly deserves. If it helps, set an appointment with yourself in your schedule and stick to it,

because it’s just as important as meeting with a client.

8. Set Realistic Goals: Setting goals is a valuable habit, but only if the goals lead to success.

You should set goals that are achievable and realistic, rather than unrealistic and far fetched dreams that lead to frustration and depression. Realistic goal setting comes with experience, but you can also learn this art by doing your homework. Do as much research as you can and ask other experienced players to help you out.

9. Embrace Changes: Sometimes, certain elements in a workplace hinder overall performance and cause irreparable damage. Whether it’s an old computer that keeps crashing, or the need to fire an unproductive employee,

make a New Year’s resolution to stop ignoring unproductive elements. You cannot expect your business to flourish if you don’t invest in it, so start picking up the pieces today, incorporate valuable changes, and give your business all the support and resources it needs.

10. Move On: Let’s face it, not all products are best sellers, not all sales methods work, and no two suppliers are the same.

If you find something alarming about a technique, product, or business relationship, drop it and move on to the next one.

You will not get anything by investing your time and energy into something that just doesn’t suit your business. And don’t think about how much you’ve already invested, because it won’t be more than what you’re going to lose.

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Thomson Reuters’s 2013 IB Recap

Nadim Najjar

Thomson Reuters’s 2013 investment banking analysis for the Middle East…

During 2013, Middle Eastern investment banking fees reached US $722.2 million. According to the Thomson Reuters report, the value of announced M&A transactions with any Middle Eastern involvement reached $43.4 billion during 2013, 7% more than the $40.7 billion witnessed in the region during 2012, and marking the best full year total since 2010.

Nadim Najjar, Managing Director for the Middle East, Africa, and Russia/CIS, said, “Middle Eastern companies raised $4.2 billion of equity during 2013, a 39% decline from 2012 ($6.9 billion), while Middle Eastern debt issuance reached $8.1 billion during the fourth quarter of 2013, up 82% from the previous quarter. Despite the quarterly uptick, only one-third of 2013 activity was seen during the second half of the year.”

Najjar pointed out that the investment banking fees increased by 20% over the $602.6 million seen during 2012, recording the highest annual total in the region since 2010. He added, “Investment banking fees from completed M&A transactions totalled $212.8 million, up 22% from 2012 ($174.0 million), and accounting for 29% of the overall fee pool. Fees from debt capital markets underwriting hit $144.1 million, up 44% from $100.0 million during the previous year, and marking the best annual total for DCM fees in the Middle East since 2010.

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for 42% of total Middle Eastern fees, the highest share since 2004.”

Najjar noted that HSBC earned the most investment banking fees in the Middle East during 2013, a total of $61.6 million for an 8.5% share of the total fee pool.

HSBC topped the Middle Eastern completed M&A fee league table, as well as both the DCM and Loans underwriting fee rankings.

The National Bank of Abu Dhabi took first place in the Middle Eastern ECM fee ranking with a 10.3% cut.

In respect to Mergers and Acquisitions, Najjar pointed out that 2013 marked the best full year total since 2010. “Bolstered by the $7.5 billion merger of two UAE state-owned aluminium producers in June, the materials sector was the most targeted, accounting for 23% of activity. Energy & Power and Telecoms deals also helped drive activity during 2013, with each sector accounting for 21% of Middle Eastern involvement M&A,” he said.

Najjar added, “Inbound M&A totalled $6.1 billion, down 3% from the previous year. Egypt was the most popular target, while China registered the highest value of inbound M&A deals targeting the Middle East. Outbound M&A increased 11% from this time last year to total $14.8 billion. As sole advisor on the aluminium merger, Morgan Stanley topped 2013 Middle Eastern involvement M&A league table with $12.7 billion.”

In the area of equity capital markets, he pointed out that Middle Eastern companies raised $4.2 billion during 2013, a 39%

decline from 2012 ($6.9 billion), led by an 80% drop in follow-on offerings. “Follow-ons accounted for 23% of equity issuance in the region during 2013, compared to 69% the previous year. Despite the fall in overall equity issuance, Initial Public Offerings recorded the highest level since 2008 with $2.7 billion accounting for 66% of ECM activity in the region.

The strong IPO total was supported by Asiacell Telecommunication’s $1.3 billion stock market debut at the beginning of the year. The United Arab Emirates was the most active nation, accounting for 45% of total equity issuance in the Middle East during 2013. As sole bookrunner on the Asiacell IPO, Rabee Securities took first place in the 2013 Middle Eastern ECM ranking with 31% of the market,” noted Najjar.

Speaking about the debt capital market activity in 2013, Najjar said, “Despite the quarterly uptick, only one-third of 2013 activity was seen during the second half of the year. Debt issuance in the region throughout 2013 totalled $38.6 billion, nearly levelling 2012’s total of $38.8 billion. Investment grade corporate debt totalled $27.4 billion and accounted for 71% of the annual total.”

Najjar concluded, “The United Arab Emirates was the most active nation accounting for two-fifths of activity, followed by Saudi Arabia with 22%. International Islamic debt issuance declined 11% from 2012 to reach $32.5 billion during 2013. HSBC took the top spot in the Middle Eastern bond ranking during 2013 with a 16% share of the market.”

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Health

Battling PMS We’ve all suffered, and continue to suffer, with PMS. It can make you feel like there’s no way out but you can relieve or prevent it by incorporating simple and easy changes to the way you live…

Premenstrual syndrome is a condition that starts seven to fourteen days before your period and ends with its onset. Most women feel some discomfort before their periods, but if you have PMS, you may feel so anxious, depressed, or uncomfortable that you can’t cope at home or at work. An estimated three out of every four women experience some form of it and the problems trouble women between their late 20’s and early 40’s more than other age ranges. But lately, much research has been done on this condition, so you don’t have to let these problems control your life anymore.

Get Physical Exercise is great because it’s a natural mood enhancer and stress reducer. During PMS, many women turn to sweet foods to gain temporary relief from stress, but exercise provides long term relief and burns calories simultaneously.

Working out three times a week for 20-30 minutes is sufficient; aerobics, walking, jogging, bicycling, and swimming are great stress busters. Yoga is also believed to combat psychological symptoms because it eases the mind and body. Several of its poses relax the muscles and this reduces physical discomfort. But, avoid twists and inverted positions because squeezing the abdominal area

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can aggravate the pain.

Go Natural Herbal remedies are the safest way to reduce mood swings as they have little or no risk at all. There are two types: phytoestrogen and non-estrogenic remedies. Phytoestrogen remedies such as black cohosh and dong quai are good for treating low hormone levels because they naturally replace missing estrogen hormones in the body. On the other hand, non-estrogenic herbal remedies help the body produce natural hormones by nourishing the hormonal glands. Macafem is an excellent non-estrogenic herb that is available in the form of supplement tablets.

Watch Your Diet Red meat and dairy products contain high amounts of saturated fats that can lead to hormonal imbalance. This causes irritability and depression. Replacing red meat with vegetables will help balance hormone levels and also assist in effective weight management. Consider decreasing your salt intake if you have bloating problems, but increase your potassium intake simultaneously to avoid mineral imbalance. High potassium foods include fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Caffeine is believed to affect mood in particular and also has an ef-

fect on breast tenderness, so try cutting down on coffee, tea, and chocolates during PMS. Stock Up On Calcium When it comes to PMS, calcium plays a pivotal role in reducing symptoms of water retention, cramps, and back pain. Dairy products like milk, soymilk, and yogurt and non-dairy products such as broccoli, sardines, clams, oysters, and mustard greens are excellent sources of this mineral. Supplements such as calcium carbonate, calcium citrate, and tricalcium phosphate also help. Consuming 1,000mg daily reduces symptoms and the long-term use of calcium carbonate also reduces risk of osteoporosis.

Take Your Vitamins There is no harm in taking multi vitamin tablets because they give your body the vitamins that your diet doesn’t. A multi vitamin with B6, B complex, magnesium, vitamin E, and vitamin C helps alleviate irritability, fluid retention, joint aches, breast tenderness, anxiety, depression, and fatigue. Vitamin D is also very important because it helps the body absorb calcium.

A simple way to get your daily amount of this vitamin is to expose yourself to sunlight for at least 15 minutes daily.

However, no two bodies are the same; you should consult your doctor before taking any

vitamins because he will be able to tell you what your body needs the most.

Keep A Journal It’s always a good idea to keep a record of the changes you notice in yourself two weeks prior to your period. You can enter each response on the day that it happens every month and add your comments; by doing this, you’ll be able to understand the pattern of your symptoms and their impact on your daily life, responsibilities, and relationships. Most women find that PMS symptoms occur in varying degrees, where some months are better or worse than others. This little journal of yours can also prove to be valuable to your doctor because he will be able to help you better.

Reschedule Stress No amount of exercise or vitamins will do you good if you plan to do everything during your PMS period. Activities that are high on stress should be moved to at least a week after your period because your body can handle only so much. If an important meeting is clashing with your crazy days, request a colleague to take over the matter because the last thing you want is to snap at your client and break down in front of the entire office. So, chill out and take it easy; the fate of the world does not rest on your shoulders!

PMS Prep Keep these tips in mind to help reduce nasty PMS symptoms: Eat six small meals at regular three-hour intervals, high in carbohydrates and low in simple sugars; this helps avoid energy highs and lows thus reducing mood swings.

Substantially reduce or eliminate caffeine, fats, and simple sugars to reduce bloating, fatigue, tension, and depression.

Avoid salt (it retains water in the body) for a few days before your period to reduce bloating and fluid retention.

Get plenty of sleep; about eight hours a night. You don’t need the added crankiness of lack of sleep!

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Health Dilemmas

I’ve been coughing for three weeks and I don’t have a cold; should I be concerned?

Shaima, Jeddah A worrisome cough that just won’t go away might send you to the doctor, and rightly so. A cough that keeps getting worse could be a sign of lung cancer, or several other serious health issues. But there are other less-obvious signs and symptoms of lung cancer, and paying attention to them could save your life or that of a loved one.

“One of the reasons lung cancer claims more lives than any other type of cancer is that people often aren’t diagnosed until it is advanced and treatment options are limited,” says Joan H. Schiller, M.D., president of Free to Breathe, a lung cancer research and advocacy organization. “If you are over 55 and currently smoke or have smoked heavily in the past, you should talk to your doctor about getting screened for lung cancer while the disease is still curable.”

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Lung cancer claims more than 160,000 lives in the United States every year - more than breast, colon and prostate cancers combined. Free to Breathe urges you to pay attention to the symptoms of lung cancer by remembering a simple acronym, BREATHE, which stands for: Blood when you cough or spit. Coughing or spitting up blood, even if it’s only a tiny amount, should prompt a visit to your doctor.

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Recurring respiratory infections. If you’ve had bronchitis or pneumonia repeatedly, it could mean a tumour is making you prone to infections.

Enduring cough that’s new or different. A cough from a cold or flu will go away in a few weeks. If it lingers or changes - it’s happening more often, is coarser, or you’re coughing up more mucus - it’s time to call the doctor.

Trouble breathing. Shortness of breath can be caused by a tumour present in the lungs. If you’re increasingly winded or short of breath, see your doctor.

Exhaustion, weakness, or loss of appetite. These are common symptoms of many types of cancer.

Other symptoms of lung cancer include swelling of the face or neck, difficulty swallowing, or unexplained weight loss. If you or a loved one experiences any of these symptoms, be sure to visit your doctor.

Free to Breathe is dedicated to doubling lung cancer survival by 2022. You can join the movement at a Free to Breathe run/walk, yogathon, or other event near you. For more information, visit www.freetobreathe.org.

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Hoarseness or wheezing. Lung cancer can cause you to wheeze when you breathe, as well as develop a hoarse voice. Hoarseness and wheezing can be associated with colds, but if it doesn’t go away in a week or two, see your doctor.

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Ache or pain in the shoulder, back, or chest. Up to half of people with lung cancer have pain in the shoulder, back, or chest.

Sparkle Makeup

Eyes Like A Pro Professional makeup artists don’t have super powers, but they do possess the necessary skills to beautify our eyes. Read on to discover their tricks and become a makeup artist yourself, says Sonja Svensek…

At Chanel’s fall fashion runway show, the focus wasn’t on bags, shoes, or accessories; it was on the models’ dark and thick eyebrows. Big, bold eyebrows are in now, so if you have thin ones, fill them with a brow pencil that’s a little darker than your natural colour; to avoid the artificial look, do short and light strokes.

However, balance thick, dark brows by making sure your lashes are equally thick and dark.

Wearing false lashes is very popular now, but if this is a big step for you, cut the falsies in half and glue them only at the ends to enhance the size of your eyes. If this is simply not your thing, use a volumizing mascara like Chanel’s Inimitable Mascara or Bourjois’s Blackest Black volumizing mascara to enhance their size.

The smoky eyes effect is a big hit this season, but with a slight twist. Instead of using dark shades

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such as blue, grey, or black, choose green or purple. The contrast of purple and green works well to create smoky eyes with a twist. Apply one of these shades on your lids and at the bottom and blend it well. Then line your lower lashes with a dark or metallic green liner and finish off with black mascara.

The best eyeshadow colours to use this season are a mix of shimmers and neutrals; greens, pinks, purples, and certain bronze shades are in and they suit most complexions.

Our favourite ones include YSL’s Ombres Duolumieres in fresh peach-moonlit burgundy and Isadora Mineral’s EyeShadow in purple agate.

Line Up Eyeliner plays a great part in the overall look of your eyes. If it goes wrong, you will not be able to achieve professional eyes. So, if you line your eyes in the same manner

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all the time, try lining them in a way that enhances your eye shape. If you have big eyes, run a soft eye pencil over the outer third of your upper and lower lash lines.

The lines should meet in a sideways ‘V’ point, just beyond the outer corner of each eye. Then, smudge the liner out with a cotton bud or eyeliner brush at the corners to elongate your eyes.

If you have small eyes, follow the same steps, but don’t connect the two lines at the corners.

Instead, smudge the liner outwards and line the inner rims of your lower lash lines with a peachy pencil (a lighter colour makes eyes look bigger).

If your eyes are narrow, you should try to make them appear rounder. The trick is to create a ‘camel hump’; the liner is thin at both corners and thicker in the middle.

This should only be done on your upper lash lines.

Pro Eyes Tip If you can’t draw a straight line on your lid, first make an even line of tiny dots and then connect them.

Contrary to what some people believe, pencil liners shouldn’t be stored in the fridge. They should be soft enough to glide along your lash lines and must not pull on the delicate skin.

But if your liner keeps smudging, refrigerating it for a few minutes will help because this hardens it.

Pro Eyes SOS

There are some easy fixes for some bothersome problems: Mascara Smears: Anyone who wears mascara has faced this annoying problem! If this happens while you’re applying makeup, dab on some loose powder and wait till it dries off. Once it’s dry on your skin, it will easily flake off. If it smears during the day, the easiest way to remove it is to use a cotton bud dipped in moisturizer.

Dark Circles: If you have dark circles under your eyes don’t apply layers of concealer and foundation because this will draw

more attention to the area. The secret is to use a very thin layer of concealer and then a highlighter like Touche Eclat by YSL. This will brighten up the area without caking up.

Puffy Red Eyes: A quick fix is to lie down and place cold spoons on each eye. Another good option is to use cotton pads soaked in milk or used tea bags on the eyes.

And, of course, applying eye drops is always helpful. However, consider switching to a mascara

that’s meant for sensitive eyes for a few weeks. Keep in mind that cucumbers only help to cool and tighten the area; they don’t soothe and reduce red eyes.

Runaway Liner: Eyeliners tend to run, especially during hot nights out. To prevent this, use a tiny brush dipped in primer and run it along your lash line. A primer is used all over the face to make the makeup last longer, so the idea works equally well for upper and lower lash lines.

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Beauty Dilemmas

What’s the best way to care for my skin in winter?

Hana, Riyadh

As the largest organ of the body, the skin should be well cared for and protected.

Winter can pose a host of challenges for those who typically experience dry skin at this time of year. Between dropping and fluctuating temperatures and low humidity, it’s easy for skin to feel the negative effects of the season.

Most people experience dry skin in the winter because during this time, skin doesn’t produce enough moisture to compensate for the drier air and lack of moisture. If dry skin is neglected, it can become red, flaky, and itchy. Dry skin patches can develop into a more serious inflammation called dermatitis; and once the protective skin is disrupted by dermatitis, the skin is more susceptible to bacterial, yeast or fungal infections, and allergic reactions on the skin.

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In spite of the harsh winter elements, this season does not have to take a toll on your skin. You can carry out a preventive skincare regimen that will help you avoid dry, cracked, and uncomfortable skin. Here are some easy and effective tips to help keep your skin happy and healthy during the winter season: * Bathe or shower for ten minutes using warm, not hot, water. Hot water can dry out your skin by allowing moisture to escape, while breaking down the lipid barriers.

Confused about makeup? Having a problem making the most of your features? What products to use?

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* Use mild soaps or soap-free cleansers. Many soaps strip important lipids and oils from the outermost layer of skin and can often contain ingredients that are damaging to the skin. * Avoid excessive hand washing or excessive use of hand sanitizers. Alcoholbased sanitizer in particular can be very tough on skin due to the fact that it dissolves oil, which can leave the skin feeling dry, chapped, and irritable.

“While Lac-Hydrin Five is scientifically based and therapeutically effective, those suffering from chronic, severe skin conditions such as eczema should seek the advice of their doctor about appropriate therapeutic options,” adds Ashish Anvekar, MD, Vice President Brand Division, North America, Ranbaxy Laboratories Inc.

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Other causes of dry skin at this time of year include certain fabrics commonly found in warm winter clothing, such as wool, and central heating systems found in homes, which can reduce the humidity in the air and dry out the skin. Humidifiers are useful devices to have at home because they increase moisture levels in the air, which helps the skin. They also promote a variety of other health benefits.

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“There are a good number of effective skincare products on the market to help consumers combat dry skin during this time of year, such as Lac-Hydrin Five, a reasonably priced, gentle, alpha-hydroxy lotion that restores moisture to the skin by hydrating the skin’s natural barrier,” says dermatologist Avery S. Kuflik, MD.

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* Moisturize thoroughly after bathing or hand washing, while skin is wet, with an ointment, cream, or lotion. Moisturizers work best when they’re applied to skin that is wet or damp. They help to seal in the moisture and keep the skin looking and feeling healthy.

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Technology

Talking Home Tech From smartphones to smart cars, technology is transforming virtually every aspect of our busy lives. Technologies not only make life easier while on the go, but new options are quickly simplifying life at home as well. Home automation is proving to be a top home improvement trend, making the Jetsons’s futuristic lifestyle more realistic than ever before.

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year of the smart home, but what does that mean to the average homeowner? The term smart home refers to a house with technology and automated features for things like heating, lighting, and electronic devices. Automation is becoming the new norm in three main areas of the home: 1. Energy management & environmental impact A home’s heating, cooling, and electrical

systems can be enhanced through home automation technologies. Boosting comfort levels, these technologies make it easier than ever to monitor energy and water usage, helping to reduce a family’s environmental footprint as well as their energy bill.

Imagine turning your lights on remotely or adjusting the heat so your home is toasty warm by the time you return from work. Home

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Top 2014 home improvement trends: smart homes and home automation…

management systems like the Iris Comfort and Control Kit let you access and adjust comfort controls from your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Monitor and control lights or the thermostat from anywhere with internet access, making it easy to save energy while away. You can even add water leak detectors to plumbing spaces within the home and receive an alert if the sensor comes in contact with water, helping you to react faster to reduce

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temperature quickly for food safety purposes.

2. Streamlining the kitchen and cooking processes The kitchen is the heart of the home, so it’s no surprise that this area is getting a makeover thanks to technology enhancements. From basic motion-sensing faucets that eliminate the need for touching them with messy hands when cooking to appliances that think for you, the kitchen is a key component of a smart

3. Safety and security of a property Security systems have never been more interactive, and new options are surprisingly affordable for homeowners looking to take the first step toward upgrading to a smart home. The Iris Safe and Secure Kit is an inexpensive option that includes motion sensors, a keypad, and door, window, and cabinet sensors. A novice DIYer can install the

For example, today’s dishwashers clean faster and more efficiently than ever, thanks to tech that assesses soil levels and adjusts cleaning intensities.

Ovens now come with sensors that evenly heat dishes, eliminating the need to rotate pans or use baking stones. Refrigerators even come with options that allow you to rapidly cool or freeze foods when they need to be brought down to a lower

entire system in about an hour.

How does this system help your home to think smarter and be more secure? After installation you will receive an email, text, or call when an alarm sounds at home, allowing you to check in or alert authorities. Working parents find comfort in getting an alert when children arrive home from school or a package is delivered to the home. You can even opt to have alerts contain

video of the designated alarm event such as a door or cabinet opening.

The basic monitoring service is free, making this smart home security system fitting for virtually any budget.

As home automation looks to take off in 2014, it’s time to take control, manage your home, and simplify your life.

From saving money to conserving resources to keeping loved ones safe, a smart home is quickly becoming the home of the future.

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Wide Open Spaces Believe us when we say less is more! The days of filling every possible space in a room are long gone. So, let your home shine bright, minus excess furniture!

Creating wide, open spaces in your home makes it look chic, peaceful, and charming and you can achieve this look by doing away with gaudy furniture that overshadows a home’s true character. We’re not saying that you should get rid of all your furniture and live in a completely empty space; the key is to select the right kind of furniture that accentuates your home’s personality and adds a touch of sophistication to it. Excess furniture is also guilty of making your home look smaller than it actually is; because there’s so much clutter in the rooms with few open spaces, the house ends up looking like a storage unit! But, we’re here to tell you what you can do to break the clutter cycle and create a spacious haven.

We’re only going to say this once: let there be light!

We live in a region where the sun loves to shine, so make the most of it by allowing your home to be more accessible to sunlight.

Always leave your curtains open during the day, this will make your home bright,

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lively, and perfectly sunkissed. To create a sense of openness in your living room, incorporate white into your furniture and walls.

It’s not necessary to go white all over; if you have dark walls, adding just one white wall will do the trick.

The same goes with furniture, adding a white sofa or centre table in a dominant wooden setting not only gives the illusion of added space, but also looks very elegant.

Remember to keep the décor as simple as possible and stick to the basics; don’t keep adding sofas and cabinets because you have

the extra space, everything you choose must have a purpose.

To make your dining room more spacious, avoid exaggerated table decorations and choose a simple style.

After all, if there’s one place

in the house that needs to be comfortable, it’s the dining area. Decorate the table with stylish candles on a colourful table runner; these will add life to the area and make it look charming. To create a balanced look, match the colour of the chairs with the walls; this small detail will make the style more dominant.

And, we all know that a dining area is incomplete without a chandelier, so add a chandelier that is beautiful and functional: the key to a great interior style is choosing beautiful complimentary elements that are functional.

If you feel you have too many open spaces, cover

them up with plants as opposed to more furniture.

Plants add personality and zest to a house; from living rooms to bedrooms, they look good anywhere.

Instead of putting bedside tables in your bedrooms, go with plants because its something unique and

different wall colour from the rest of your house because this is your space and you should choose colours that best suit your personality. A good idea would be to match the colour of the walls with your bedding; this will add uniformity to the room.

waking up to their freshness is absolutely amazing. Feel free to choose a completely

Make sure that all your unwanted and old items are nicely packed away in a storage room. It’s awful when you have to accommodate such things in your rooms because of lack of space. Keeping them away in a storage room will ensure that your home has enough space to breathe and look good too. And the next time you think about splurging money on overthe-top furniture, do your home a favour and drop the idea!

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Scintillating South Africa Beautiful landscapes, exciting wildlife and a heart-warming culture are only a few things that make South Africa standout…

South Africa is located at the southern tip of Africa and is bordered by Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Swaziland, and Lesotho. It’s a vast country with eleven official languages, and is renowned for its wines and gold production. It’s considered the adventure capital of the world but don’t be surprised to find a hint of romance too. The bright sun, stars, and city lights coupled with an invigorating mountain or ocean air will leave you awe-struck and wanting more. Luxury and adventure, excitement and tranquillity, sights and sounds; this country has all that and much more.

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Cape Town is southern Africa’s most beautiful, most romantic, and most visited city. Table Mountain is by far the most striking and famous sight found there; it’s shrouded by clouds and rears up from the middle of the city. More than a scenic backdrop, it’s the solid core of the city that divides it into distinct zones with public gardens, wilderness, forests, hiking routes, vineyards, and desirable residential areas trailing down its lower slopes. Standing on the tabletop, you can look north for a giddy view of the city centre and its docks lined with matchbox ships. On the west, you can ad-

mire the beauty of Africa’s priciest real estate that stretches along the beautiful Atlantic seaboard.

The southern view is filled with several historic vineyards and the marvellous Botanical Gardens can also be seen. Finally, the eastern side provides a spectacular view of coloured townships and ghettos, which are the true essence of the city.

To appreciate this city more, indulge in adventure activities like the locals. Be it hiking, picnicking, sunbathing, or choosing mountain bikes over cars; adventure is like an obsession for them. Sailboard-

ers from around the world head for Table Bay for some of the world’s best windsurfing, and the braver ones jump off Lion’s Head and paraglide down close to the Clifton beachfront. But, if you’re looking for some sedate pleasures, experience the vast beaches that are found in abundance over there.

Its rich urban texture is apparent in its diverse architecture; Muslim slaves, who were freed in the nineteenth century, added their minarets to the skyline, and the English, who invaded and freed these slaves, introduced Georgian and Victorian buildings. Coloured descendants of slaves formulated

unique cultural traits that are visible even today; an enchanting brand of jazz created by them is still played in the Cape Flats and some city-centre clubs.

Sadly, when people talk about the delights of the city, they refer only to the polished Cape Town, the former whites-only areas. Dwelling in shacks, sky-high murder rates, taxi wars, racketeering, and gangland terror are the harsh realities many of the locals face. In the late 1990’s, violence had been characterized by a bloody war between coloured gangs and PAGAD

(People Against Gangsterism and Drugs), a Cape Flats organization that started with the aim of eradicating crime. Fortunately, this conflict has remained restricted to the Cape Flats and isn’t something tourists need be concerned about.

to the northern suburbs.

Johannesburg The other place that makes South Africa is Johannesburg. Fastpaced and wildly active, Johannesburg is the largest and richest city in the country that specializes in two things: making money and getting ahead. Over the years, these priorities have cut across political and racial lines; this is

There are a few conventional tourist sights over there, but some visitors are too intimidated by its reputation to explore; they just visit the bland, safe, and covered shopping malls of the northern suburbs instead of making adventurous plans to move on.

Once you’ve found a convenient way of getting around, either by car or with a tour guide, its history, diversity, and stimulating energy can quickly become compelling.

It offers fascinating museums, most notably the Museum Africa in Newtown, as well as excellent art galleries.

where Nelson Mandela was able to train in a white law firm, and this is where creative hotspots like Sophiatown and Alexandra exist.

But the divisions of the old country are very apparent there; ridiculously wealthy white mansions in the suburbs are protected by high walls and razor wire, only a mile away from the beaten shacks housing millions of poor blacks.

The city struggles to cope with massive pressures on housing, services, law and order, an influx of poor blacks, and a soaring crime rate has caused a mass departure of shops and restaurants

A number of suburbs have a thriving café culture, which by the evening transforms to a lively restaurant scene. Shops with excellent contemporary African art and design, striking buildings, and bustling townships are a must-see for any tourist. It’s also a great place to watch sports; Ellis Park was the home of South Africa’s emotional victory in the 1995 Rugby World Cup, the IAAF World Cup was held at the neighbouring stadium in 1999, and the massive FNB soccer stadium remains the principal venue for the country’s most popular sport. www.dazzle-magazine.com

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Amaze Recipes

Palatable Pasta

With the beginning of the New Year you will constantly be on the run.

So here are four easy and delicious pasta recipes…

Pasta ala Oglio with Shrimp Ingredients:

3 Oz cooked shrimp 2½ Cloves of minced garlic 1 Tbsp light margarine 1 Tsp pre-minced garlic or 1 Cup cooked pasta of your choice 1 Tsp dill 1 Tsp parsley ½ Tsp basil

Salt and pepper to taste

Parmesan cheese to taste Directions:

Serves 1

1. In a small saucepan, sauté the margarine and garlic.

2. Once the garlic and margarine have reached a tender consistency, add the spices and blend.

3. Add the cooked shrimps and sauté until shrimps are warm.

4. Add cooked pasta to saucepan, toss gently but thoroughly, and transfer to warm plate.

5. Add salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese to taste.

Penne Arrabbiata Ingredients:

Serves 4

16 Oz. packaged penne pasta 3 Pieces of a fresh garlic clove (do

not use entire clove) 3 Medium peeled, chopped tomatoes 2 Tbsp fresh chopped parsley 1 Tsp crushed red pepper ¼ Cup extra virgin olive oil

Salt to taste Directions: 1. Preheat olive oil on high heat.

2. Cook penne pasta al dente - penne should still be somewhat firm after cooking.

3. Add garlic and chilli pepper to hot oil and cook until golden brown.

4. Reduce heat to medium and add tomatoes and salt.

5. Cook uncovered until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes.

6. Drain penne and pour into a warm serving bowl. Pour the sauce over the pasta and gently work sauce to cover the penne - do not stir as this may break up the pasta.

7. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

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Spaghetti Bolognese

Ingredients:

Serves 4

3 2 1 1 1 1 1 1

Directions: 1. Heat oil in a 12-inch non-corrosive skillet over medium heat.

2. Add onion and sauté until soft, about 4-5 minutes.

3. Cook, breaking up meat into fine pieces, just until meat loses its raw colour, about 6 minutes. Do not brown meat.

4. Stir carrot and celery into meat mixture and cook over medium-high heat for 2 minutes.

5. Stir in milk and nutmeg while reducing heat to medium and cook until meat is evaporated, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.

6. Press tomatoes and their liquid through a sieve into a bowl and stir it with the beef broth, tomato paste, salt, basil, thyme, pepper, and bay leaf into the meat mixture.

7. Heat to boiling then reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered, stirring frequently, until most of the liquid is evaporated and the sauce is thick, 1-1½ hours.

8. Remove and discard bay leaf. Just before serving time, cook in a large kettle of boiling salted water just until al dente, 8-18 minutes depending on thickness of pasta. Drain well.

9. Ladle meat sauce over spaghetti in a heated bowl. Sprinkle cheese on top.

Lobster Linguine al Pesto

Serves 4

1 1 1 ½ ½ ½ ½ ⅛

Tbsp tomato paste Tbsp olive oil Chopped medium onion Large lean ground beef Can tomatoes - whole and peeled Cup beef broth Tsp salt Tsp dried basil - crumbled Bay leaf Pound Spaghetti boiled in boiling salted water Cup Parmesan cheese - freshly grated Small carrot - finely chopped Stalk celery - finely chopped Cup milk Tsp dried thyme – crumbled Tsp nutmeg

Ingredients: 10 Oz lobster 4 Tbsp grated Pecorino Romano cheese 3 Tbsp pine nuts 2 Cloves garlic 2 Cups fresh basil, cleaned and stems removed 1 Tbsp chopped Italian parsley 1 Pound linguine ½ Tsp salt ½ Cup olive oil

Directions: 1. Boil lobster juice in heavy medium saucepan over high heat until reduced to ½ºC, about 6 minutes.

Mix in lobster and pesto sauce.

2. Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain well.

3. Add pasta and parsley to sauce and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

4. Combine the first 6 ingredients in a food processor at medium speed for 3-4 minutes. Set aside.

5. In a large saucepan or stock pot bring 4 quarts of water to a boil and cook the linguine in the boiling water for 4-5 minutes or until pasta is just done. (Reserve a little of the boiling water and set aside).

6. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Add the sauce to the pasta and combine. If the pasta is a bit dry, add a little of the reserved water.

7. Add the Pecorino Romano cheese, combine, and serve. www.dazzle-magazine.com

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Dazztrology Aries March 21 - April 20 You and one of your partners or competitors are disagreeing quite a bit this month.

Sometimes, it’s your home life, parents, or private life that the two of you are arguing about and other times it’s your career, boss, or public reputation. There are times when the two of you can work things out with the help of friends, and other times when you simply put your differences aside when it comes to teamwork, socializing, and group activities.

Taurus April 21 - May 21 Something involving politics, religion, cultures, academia, laws, travel, tourism, and/or relocating to a new city has been causing problems for you. You try to make a fresh start in this area of your life but your career, emotional well-being, and local community involvement are all negatively affected by it. Later in the month, you get an opportunity to launch a professional goal or you begin a new project that is beneficial to your public reputation and standing in the community.

Gemini May 22 - June 21 You have a lot of activity happening in the chart areas that govern your ability to trust, share, and participate in financial and romantic relationships this month. Most of it is good, but you’re torn over the best way to acquire wealth, and you have some issues involving friends and/or the internet when it comes to financial or romantic elements of your life. Unfortunately, you’ve been dealing with variations of this issue for a while now. Now you have to work on what to do when these problems resurface.

Cancer June 22 - July 23 You and a partner/rival are in a huge battle; there’s a huge difference of opinion. Sometimes, your private life is dragged into the arguments and at other times it’s your professional life that’s dragged in. You have a chance to launch a fresh start, and then to launch a romantic/financial relationship. These new beginnings could be with one partner/rival and the disagreements with another. It’s hard to say, but your romantic, professional, and/or social partnerships are causing a lot of concern this month.

Leo July 24 - August 23 Things are a mess at work this month; you’re constantly dealing with dramas and issues.

It’s not so much that you’re not able to make progress towards climbing up some Ladder of Success, but that the day-to-day tasks are filled with little challenges. You’re also likely to find that co-workers are frustrated and bickering. Despite all of the headaches at work, you’re able to get a lot accomplished at home or from home and you and a partner are able to launch some kind of fresh start together.

Virgo August 24 - September 23 You’re mostly interested in having fun, following your heart, spending time with loved ones, and losing yourself in creative activities this month but your finances keep clashing with your plans. Then, when you think you’ve found a way to pay for the playtime activities, your friends, memberships, and/or internet issues begin to demand your attention so that you’re not able to focus on what you’re trying to do. You do find moments where you get to do what it is you want to do, so don’t give up.

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By Skye Thomas Tomorrow’s Edge

Libra September 24 - October 23

You’re feeling passionate and ready to have fun in life, but a partner/rival is upset and complaining about both your public and private lives. It’s also possible that your parents are arguing and your partner is stuck in the middle of the mess.

Or, it could play out as a tug of war between your home and career that leaves your partner having to deal with the fallout. Either way, they’re only upset with you for a short time, but they’re still upset and causing stress throughout most of the month.

Scorpio October 24 - November 22 So many of the people you know will be arguing like a bunch of know-it-alls this month. They are arguing about religion, politics, cultures, laws, academia, mass media, and travel. You and your co-workers are in the middle of all of this drama and having a tough time getting work done. You may decide that telecommuting from home is easier than dealing with the dramas happening in the office, and rightly so.

Sagittarius November 23 - December 21 Both of your financial sectors are entering into a battle with each other this month. Finances are going to be an area of concern for the next few months. That doesn’t mean that you won’t make any money, only that financial matters will cause stress. But yes, you could have trouble keeping to a budget too. Unfortunately, it’s your playtime activities that are going to feel the brunt of this dynamic. You should probably just plan on finding inexpensive hobbies for the next few months.

Capricorn December 22 - January 20 You and a partner/rival are butting heads this month. You’re being a stubborn know-it-all and they are exaggerating and blowing things out of proportion. You have pretty much zero tolerance for their dramatizations. To make matters worse, the two of you are arguing about something or someone in your private life. Your home life is chaotic, rebellious, argumentative, and/or just a scattered mess with no sense of cohesion. Try not to say or do anything you will regret later.

Aquarius January 21 - February 19 Traveling, academics, religion, politics, cultural beliefs, and mass media are all topics creating a great deal of stress in your life at this time. It could be that people are just arguing a lot about these topics, but it could also be that you are up to your eyeballs in real dramas concerning these aspects of your life. At times, the stress and challenges are also affecting your ability to remain productive at work this month.

Pisces February 20 - March 20 You’re in a very social mood and you’re getting along really well with friends and colleagues.

You do need to be very careful when it comes to financial dealings involving these people.

Things are going to end up costing you way more than what they should. I’m not saying that these people are deliberately cheating you financially, but it’s a possibility. It’s also just as likely to be misunderstandings, poor budgeting, internet scams, etc. Just hang out for fun, but keep your credit cards at home. www.dazzle-magazine.com

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Last Word

My 2014 NY Resolutions For the New Year I will…

Relationship: Single Women 1. Stay away from bad boys.

2. Walk away if he doesn’t love me like crazy; I will not accept less!

3. I will be hard to get - let them fight for my affection.

4. Not lose hope; love happens when you least expect it.

5. Fill up my time so I don’t seem or feel desperate.

Relationship: Attached Women 1. Learn to give and take space.

2. Never go to bed angry again.

3. Learn to forgive and forget.

4. Communicate openly and honestly.

5. Not bring exes into my present; they are history.

Family 1. Share the house chores equally amongst everyone.

2. Include my parents and in-laws in every special occasion.

3. Have at least one family outing every week.

4. Listen to my children; will not tell them that I’m too busy again.

5. Make home less chaotic and more fun for everyone.

Work 1. Learn a new skill that’ll get me noticed at work.

2. Set aside some me-time no matter how busy I am.

3. Treat my colleagues like I would like them to treat me.

4. Not overstress myself; it’s not healthy.

5. Leave work at the office and keep my personal matters at home.

Health 1. Become healthy - quit smoking and start exercising.

2. Develop healthy eating habits and make my family healthy too.

3. Get a complete medical check-up done every six months.

4. Learn to give myself a breast self-exam.

5. Be my own doctor - learn about common ailments and symptoms.

Personality 1. Become more outgoing and open-up to people.

2. Learn to stand-up for my rights no matter what.

3. Overcome my fears by facing them head on.

4. Exude confidence in everything I do: fake it if I have to.

5. Believe in myself, else nobody will.

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Friendship 1. Let go of friends that don’t treat me well.

2. Not be a toxic friend; I will give my friends their space.

3. Reconnect with friends I’ve lost contact with.

4. Make as many new friends as I can.

5. Not just talk about meeting up, I will actually do it.

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