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he project will be located at the Quaide-Azam Solar Park in Bahawalpur covering an area of 4,500 acres. It is expected to generate 1.271 billion kilowatthours (kwh) of electricity annually, greatly easing power shortages in Punjab and neighbouring areas. It will also promote local economic development and improve people's livelihood. At least, 3,300 jobs will be created. The solar power station, when completed, will save 394,000 tons of standard coal and reduce 826,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions every year. It will become a “solar oasis” in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) program and inject new energy into the deepening friendship between the two countries. Zonergy President Yu said the project had great economic and political significance as it had been listed among the Early Harvest Projects in the CPEC roadmap. “The construction of this largest solar power project raises high level of requirement of capital, technology and management for Zonergy. With management advantages and international project development experiences, Zonergy is confident to build this project to be an exemplary one among CPEC projects and a new highlight in the ChinaPakistan friendship.” He stressed that the efficiency of government departments in Pakistan had improved and praised the political leadership for extending full cooperation in executing the project. Responding to a question, Yu said ZTE was not the only investor in Zonergy, but it was the main shareholder. The company's business was to establish solar power plants and undertake their maintenance, he added. Regarding the task of linking solar power with the national grid, he said Chinese and Pakistani engineers would do this job collectively as connecting the solar and traditional electrical systems required highly technical experts. Solar power production is not the only business of the company but certainly it is a major pillar. Chinese banks had voiced concern over the high cost of maintenance of the solar power plant, but in the end they agreed to invest, he said. EMAL 10
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Solar Oasis” in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)“ The project will be constructed in three phases and is expected to connect to the national grid by the end of 2016. It will be financed by Chinese financial institutions.
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REVIEW ON SAMSUNG GALAXY S6 APPRAISAL The supreme accompaniment to the GS6
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ou might imagine a rocky, outdoorsy version of a battleship smartphone to require compromises everywhere else. But Samsung's Galaxy S6 Active gives you almost everything from the standard Galaxy S6, along with amazing battery life and some protection that Bear Grylls would approve of. When you look at the Galaxy S6 Active in pictures, it might look bigger and uglier than it really is. Sure, it loses the sexy glass and aluminum casing from the regular GS6, but its plastic build isn't ridiculously bulky – and it's also pleasantly light. The design is rugged, but not tacky or tank-like. There's a subtle camouflage pattern on the back, which may sound like the most stereotypical design choice Samsung could have made, but we think it manages to stay tasteful and appropriate. The phone also has ridges at various points around its edges that let you get a firm, solid grip If you routinely buy thin and sexy phones, only to hide them inside tank-like cases to protect your investment, then you can eliminate the middle-man – and actually shed some bulk – by going with the Galaxy S6 Active. It's better protected than a GS6 inside something like an Otter box, but cheaper and more compact. Most of the phone is the same as the outstanding Galaxy S6. The Active is 9 percent heavier and 27 percent thicker, but you still get the same stunning 5.1-inch Quad HD display, outstanding (and quicklaunching) camera, wireless charging (as well as fast charging when using a cable) and lightning-fast performance. You do lose the Galaxy S6's fingerprint sensor, along with its capacitive buttons, as the Active swaps those for three (nonbiometric) physical navigation buttons. While we miss the fingerprint sensor, at least the Active's buttons have a satisfying, "chunky" click to them. You also lose Gear VR compatibility, in case you were hoping to use your phone with Samsung's Oculus-powered virtual reality headset. Samsung never said the Active was compatible with the Gear VR, but we tried squeezing it in anyway just to make sure, and it doesn't physically fit into the section that plugs into the headset's micro USB port (and, even if you were willing to mangle your Gear to squeeze it in there, there's no guarantee the phone would download the necessary software). What you get in return is IP68 water and dust resistance, meaning it can soak indefinitely in 3 m (9.8 ft) of water. You could take this bad boy into most swimming pools and, as long as you don't drop it into the deep end and leave it there, it should keep on ticking without a hitch. Perhaps even more importantly, the GS6 Active has insane battery life. In our battery benchmark, where we stream video (over Wi-Fi) with brightness at 75 percent, its battery only dropped 5 percent per hour.
That's twice as good as the standard Galaxy S6, which already has good uptimes. If you wish smartphone-makers would worry less about thin and sexy, and focus more on long battery life, then you can stop complaining. The Galaxy S6 Active is the phone you've been asking for. The S6 Active also adds an Activity Zone app (with its own dedicated button on the left side of the phone) that houses shortcuts for weather, barometer, compass, flashlight, stopwatch and more. If you're buying the phone for treks into the wilderness, having all that info in one easy-to-access place could be a big selling point. Assuming you're looking for this kind of handset, the only potential negative we can see is that the GS6 Active is only available on one carrier in the US: AT&T. If you're subscribed to Verizon, T-Mobile or Sprint (or a smaller carrier), then you'll need to either go through the potential hassle of switching or miss out on the Active's rugged, water-proof, longlasting fun. The Galaxy S6 Active is one of the best phones you can buy, offering reasonable trade-offs over the standard GS6 (which, itself, is our pick for the best smartphone you can buy today). It's available now on AT&T for US$200 on-contract, $695 full retail, or an installment plan that adds up to that. 11 EMAL
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nternet is not a new thing for today's generation. It is a very paramount part for business, education, communication and journalism as well. Internet administers information on a spacious level and gave the convenience to individuals to share and add more knowledge on a particular topic. In previous times, journalist keeps pen, diary and takes a lot of time to gather or compiling a news story. But today's journalists are fast and prior due to internet and Android based mobile phones facility. Even any citizen can break a news story through tweets, blogging. Many people are doing job of citizen journalist; they just need a camera to capture moments and internet to unveil it to the world. Recently two poor girls named Muqaddas and Saania sang a song of Hollywood top singer Justin bieber. And a boy shot this and uploads it on social media. Soon they got acclaimed and this news came on television later and internet wins in this race of breaking news. After getting fame on online medium they were seen in morning shows. If journalists want to make a report on someone's work and life. They don't need to go to libraries and find from books. Just click on the internet browsers and bulk of information is available. Now new terminologies and techniques of producing content for print and electronic media is not only mandatory but how to make content for internet is also cardinal for journalists. Many bloggers are working day and night to produce news stories, articles, columns and features. Every media channel has discrete web departments to deal the online traffic. Newspapers also publish e-paper for online readers; it shows the importance of internet today. Magazines were published in printed form only but now online magazines trend is getting recognition because it need low costs and less labor. In spite of all these benefits that are provided by the internet world. Many people break immoral videos and pictures of someone's private life to defame and blackmail them. Intruding in anyone's life is not the allegiance of a journalist. His duty is to reveal important happenings, wrong doings and covering unusual things. Another important thing in this aspect is that many unprofessional, inexperienced people publish content that is pirated and with full of plagiarism. Journalist covenant is to serve the humanity not to hoodwink the nation. Famous journalist uses the internet as a communication channel in the form of pages and accounts. They remain in touch with their followers constantly. Internet is appraised an important tool for journalism. If it is used properly it will be helpful for the upcoming journalists to make their careers through online mediums.
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WHITE GALLERY LONDON As the UK's only designer bridal show, White Gallery at Battersea Evolution set the style for 2016 with collections that put femininity first , in a celebration of soft, fluid silhouettes and the finest of fabrics White Gallery has long been an exhibition dedicated to world-class talent and the accomplished designers who lead the way and set the trends. This year, more than 70 key names who form the elite of the industry, offered a stunning array of new looks that had one thing in common – a sense of softness, movement and flow. Exquisite fabrics, from feather-light silk chiffons to laces that fall in gentle gathers, were the focal point of every collection, as was a new approach to colour – ivories with the barest hint of ash, blush that has moved from pink to the palest of coffee, highlights of brilliant red, turquoise, and a rainbow of pastels in embroideries and flower motifs. Ian Stuart's catwalk played to a full house and a hugely appreciative audience. Known for his design bravado, this time round he soften outlines, added layer upon layer of intricate but subtle detail, and included beautiful greys, creams and pinks. His finale number, a shimmering gown in an amazing water-colour print, aptly named Monet, was teamed with a black veil splattered with coloured petals –a masterly touch that confirmed him as a leader of the Brit pack. And the Brits were there in force – with collections that showed supreme confidence. Alan Hannah, Sassi Holford, Stephanie Allin, Caroline Castigliano and Amanda Wakeley among the names that put our home-grown designers on a stage of their own, attracting admiration and applause from retailers who only stock the best. Savin of London showed billowing lighter-than-air panels that flowed loosely behind and Eliza Jane Howell presented a stunning floor-length chiffon coat, edged in deep bands of charcoal sequins. Visitors to the show were clearly impressed, with order writing starting within an hour of the lavish White Gallery doors opening, as buyers poured in keen to be the first to see the newest ranges... and the first to make their selection. Press representatives covering the world's top fashion and bridal media, turned up in full force, too, with cameras rolling to capture the atmosphere and bag those valuable interviews with the designers. Trends? White Gallery, because of its exclusivity, serves as the most authoritative platform for style innovation, with brilliantly executed collections that have been skillfully edited and pared down so that every piece – be it a gown or an accessory – tells a story of perfection; the themes that emerge set the standards for the year ahead.
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A chit chat with Celebrity Navira A London based stylist and make up artist known by her versatility for eastern & western bridal, events, fashion and editorial teamed up with Nick Redman. A man of many talents in creative art. Her natural ability to make clients not only look beautiful, but feel beautiful has made her a favorite among a versatile group of Show biz and others. While talking to EMAL Navira express her thoughts. 1. When did you realize that a career in beauty was for you? I am graduate in Human Resources Management, worked In HR for many years but I always had a keen interest in Makeup which lead to gain Professional qualification in Fashion and Photographic Makeup. I have been trained Chanel worked with their brand for few years. I love to play with colours. I found this profession suitable for myself since it allows a lot of creativity and complements my inborn knack for fashion and glamour.
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2. The shoot EID special gives a looks of a perfect women, who are the other team members behind this perfection? My team members; Photographer: Nick Redman, Retouching: www.studioimpres.com, Models: Anjali Pitrola, Safiya Darr, Filippa Holmstrom, Hair Stylist: Christina Tescu.
3. What are the biggest challenges makeup artists have to face? The biggest challenge I think is that makeup artists are required to remain up to date with new trends and fashion. The fashion industry evolves on daily basis and the expertise has to be upgraded accordingly.
1. What you do in your free time? To be honest I don't get any free time, being a mother keeps me busy all day long, when I do have some spare time then I like to meet up with my friends, going out for nice meal or movies.
5. To capture the looks in a click is the most challenging part, who do the photography for you the most? I have worked with many different photographers in my career but I would say I felt at ease straightaway with Nick Redman. He is highly skilled and the results of the images are fascinating.
6. Do you apply makeup for special occasion like, wedding, party etc.? Which one you like to do the most? Yes, I am a special events makeup artist by profession. I have covered wedding makeup, party makeup, makeover makeup, fashion shoots, and editorial shoots. I would say I really enjoy doing makeup for brides it gives me real happiness when they love their look and appreciate my work.
7. Any tips on how girls can achieve a look that is both "cool" and parent-friendly? For any girl to achieve cool and parents friendly look they have to start with the basics, first and most important is to have flawless skin which helps to create any perfect look. Have a good skin care regime, cleanse, tone and moisturize, and please girls I cannot emphasise how important it is to wear sunscreen protection. Having the clear skin can be blessing which mean you only require minimum makeup tinted moisturise, blusher, concealer, mascara, lip gloss.
8. What four makeup item should no woman leave home without? I would suggest these four items are essential for any woman's handbag that is face powder, concealer, mascara, lip gloss.
9. Who you consider is the most supportive person in your life and profession? My Parents have been the biggest inspiration in my life. They have supported me in making the decision going into Makeup career.
10. If a customer asks for a makeup that you are sure would not suit them, how do you convince the customer to go otherwise?
In case they are asking for an unsuitable style or makeup, I convince them why it will not suit them by sharing my analysis of their face cut, skin type and sometimes I would show them makeup on the half face and on the other half what I think would suit them better in that way they can see better. 11. Some quick and easy tips for young girls? I would recommend young girls to skip an elaborate makeup routine to save time. Instead, just apply tinted moisturizer to even out skin tone, two coats of mascara, and use a neutral matte lipstick to highlight your cheekbones and lips or nude lip gloss.
12. What are the latest spring looks this year people must do? The major trends this season are definitely lilacs, Pastels colours, Stained lips, minimal makeup and light brows. A huge mistake is wearing too much makeup. Summer is all about looking natural. It's harder to get away with lots of makeup in the heat so going lighter is better.
When a customer comes for makeup first of all I analyze their skin.
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EID SPECIAL Credits: Photographer: Nick Redman Retouching: www.studioimpres.com Models: Anjali Pitrola, Safiya Darr, Filippa Holmstrom Make-up: Navira Siddique Hair Styling: Christina Tescu Styling: Navira Siddique Styling: All clothing, headpieces and accessories by Navira Siddique
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TRIP TO UAE I wanted to return to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to visit Abu Dhabi and to hopefully visit with friends. Since Renuka, who is the daughter of Panchal, my driver in Nepal during 2012, and her husband were both working in Abu Dhabi, I wanted to try to visit with them. In addition, I wanted to try to visit with Mohammed Waqas from EMAL Magazine if he happened to be at Dubai while I was there.
hotels in Abu Dhabi and that I was at the Crowne Plaza located at Abu Dhabi city center. He said the price would be 250 Dirhams to go to the Abu Dhabi city center hotel. Although this was an amount considerably higher than the cost to ride the bus, I opted for the convenience of the comfortable air conditioned luxury taxi. I agreed to the 250 Dirham amount and we began the journey to Abu Dhabi. When we were approaching the Yas Island exit, he asked to see my hotel reservation. Since it was in my carry-on luggage in the trunk of the car, we pulled off of the main highway so that I could retrieve a copy of my reservation. He reviewed my reservation and then programmed the address into his GPS navigation device. He then said that my hotel was very much farther than he had originally believed it to be.
I arrived at Dubai, UAE, on Wednesday, at about 4:45 PM. After clearing immigration, I located the nearest ATM to obtain some UAE Dirhams. When I arrived at the taxi stand, I was directed to the line of unmarked black luxury taxis. This was the same routine that was in place a year ago when I visited Dubai. After checking into my hotel, I rested up from the two very long flights from Los When we arrived at my hotel, he parked in a Angeles to Dubai. nearby parking space instead of stopping in The following morning, I asked the front of the hotel. He then proceeded to tell receptionist at the hotel front desk for me that although he knew about the Yas information on how to take the bus from Island Crowne Plaza Hotel, he was not Dubai to Abu Dhabi. She told me to take familiar with the location of the Crowne a taxi to the bus station where buses Plaza Abu Dhabi City Hotel. He the then departed for Abu Dhabi approximately asked me to lean over the back of the front every thirty minutes. While checking out seat and to look at a portable taxi meter of the hotel, I asked the hotel staff to sitting beside him on the front seat. The summon a taxi for me to go to the meter display showed 379 Dirhams and he nearby bus station. A member of the told me that I could pay what I wanted. Since hotel staff directed me to a white we discussed the city center location before unmarked luxury taxi. The taxi driver was his original firm 250 Dirham price quote, I from Pakistan and suggested that I let paid him 300 Dirhams. him drive me directly to my hotel in Abu Dhabi. He asked me which hotel I was The Crowne Plaza hotel at the Abu Dhabi staying at and I told him the Abu Dhabi city center was very nice, and the staff Crowne Plaza hotel. He asked if it was members were wonderful. In addition, IHG the Crowne Plaza on Yas Island. I told Rewards members receive a 50% discount him that there were two Crowne Plaza on the lunch and dinner buffets offered at the Garden Restaurant – a very good deal EMAL 28
indeed. After eating a superb buffet lunch at the Garden restaurant, I spent the remainder of the day catching up on emails and reviewing Abu Dhabi tourist attractions on the Internet. I made contact with Mohammed Waqas from EMAL Magazine, and we made plans to try to meet up after I returned to Dubai. I also contacted Renuka who said that she was working evenings. I made plans to meet her the following day for lunch at my hotel. She was also able to schedule her day off from work for Saturday, 13 September. I met Renuka for lunch on Friday, and we had a very nice lunch at my hotel. During lunch we decided that she and her husband, Babudin, would join me on a full day tour to Al Ain the following day. After lunch, I booked the Al Ain tour and Renuka left to go to work. Since Friday was the day of morning prayers and many of the tourist sightseeing attraction were closed, I spend the remainder of the day exploring the neighborhood near my hotel. After dinner, I took a local taxi to visit with Renuka at Café Bateel where she worked. I ordered cappuccino, a wonderful pastry that Renuka selected for me, and some fresh dates. The café was very nice and Renuka introduced me to her friend Pratima who was also from Nepal. When I requested my bill, Renuka informed me that she was paying my bill since I was her guest. It was very nice – thank you again Renuka. After leaving Café Bateel, I walked to the main road and caught a local taxi back to my hotel. On Saturday morning, Renuka and
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Babudin met me in the hotel lobby at 8:30 and our tour driver picked us up at 8:45 for our tour to Al Ain. Al Ain, also known as the Garden City of the Gulf due to its greenery and tree-lined streets provided by many oases. It is the second largest city in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the fourth largest city in the UAE. It is located on the inland border with AlBuraimi, Oman, and is the birthplace of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan, the first president of the UAE. Al-Buraimi and Al Ail shared an open border until 2006 when the border was closed and passport controls were imposed. Although the tour was listed as requiring a minimum of four people, we were the only three people in the nearly new SUV with our driver who was from Jaipur, India. It was as if we had booked our own private tour to Al Ain. As we were departing Abu Dhabi, we drove past the very beautiful Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque and the two circular tower “green buildings.” The outside of the “green buildings” is covered by adjustable solar panels that close when exposed to direct sunlight and open when in the shade. We visited the Al Wathba Camel Race Track en route to Al Ain. The race track is situated about 45 km east of Abu Dhabi. The facility consists of two separate race tracks, a practice track and the official competition race track. We first visited the practice track and then continued on to the competition track where I photographed the “Starting Gate” for the official races. Human jockeys have been replaced with robot jockeys for the races in response to criticism of using young boys to be camel racing jockeys. We continued on to Al Ain where we stopped at the picnic grounds at the base of Jabel Hafeet (Hafeet Mountain) where fresh water from the mountain is channeled through the picnic area. This is a very popular place for people to enjoy family outings and for visitors on holiday. A large complex adjacent to the entrance to the picnic area is owned by the Royal Family. Jabel Hafeet is considered to be one of monuments of Al Ain and it rises to 1,340 meters in elevation. We continued driving the winding road to the summit viewpoint of Jabel Hafeet. There is a dirt pathway from the viewpoint that was once used to continue over the crest into Oman, but is now closed to the public. Of course, the views from the summit are spectacular. In addition, there is a large complex near the summit that is also owned by the Royal Family. We drove back down the mountain road and went to the very large Al Ain Livestock Market which our driver
referred to as the “Camel Market.” It was very interesting with vendors for camel food and supplies as well as many individual pens with camels and goats for sale. Our driver explained that there were camels for sale from several countries including Saudi Arabia. We drove through the market and then continued on to the Hilton Hotel for a very nice buffet lunch.
picked some ripe fresh dates. The dates were delicious.
Our next stop was at the Skeikh Zayed Palace Museum. It is based in the palace of the former UAE President, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and his family. It was originally built in 1910 on the western side of the Al Ain Oasis, and Sheikh Zayed lived here until 1966. It was After lunch we visited the Al Ain National made into a museum in 1998. Museum and the Al Ain Oasis. The national museum is located in the same compound Although the palace museum was as the Sultan Bin Zayed Fort which is also designated as our final place to visit on known as the Eastern Fort. The museum the tour, our driver asked if there was h a s s e c t i o n s f o r a r c h a e o l o g h y , anything else that I would like to see ethnography, and gifts. Exhibits which are while in Al Ain. I told him that I would like labeled both in English and Arabic, include to visit the Al Jahili Fort, if possible. He collections of Bedouin jewelry, musical agreed and took us to visit the fort. instruments, and weapons. The extensive The Al Jahili Fort is one of the UAE's most archaeology displays date back to the first historic buildings as well as one of the millennium BC. Finally, the gifts section largest forts in the UAE. It was built houses some of the gifts that Sheikh Zayed during the 1890s on orders of Zayed the Bin Sultan Al Nahyan received during his First to defend and protect the precious lifetime. palm groves. It was also his summer Al Ain oases are known for their residence. The fort fell into disrepair by underground “falaj” irrigation system that the early 1950s, when British forces came brings water from boreholes to water to Al Ain and requisitioned the fort as a farms and palm trees. According to the base for their unit of the Trucial Oman literature, falaj irrigation is an ancient Levies. Barracks and other buildings were system dating back thousands of years and added to the original fort and tower. The is used widely in Oman, the UAE, China, fort became the headquarters of Oman Iran, and other countries. Al Ain has seven Trucial Scouts, the force that protected oases and the largest is the Al Ain Oasis. the mountain passes and kept interWe visited the Al Ain Oasis and observed tribal peace. It also served as a residence an open portion the falaj and strolled for the local governor. The fort was among the date palm trees. Babudin was able to climb up a leaning date tree and EMAL 29
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restored between 2007 and 2008. The original part of the fort consists of two buildings, a square fort and a separate round tower. Today, the fort houses a permanent exhibition of the photographic work of the British Adventurer Sir Wilfred Thesiger and his 1940s crossings of the Rub Ali Khali (The Empty Quarter) desert. The Al Jahili Fort should not be missed while visiting Al Ain. Upon returning to Abu Dhabi, I bid a fond farewell to Renuka and Babudin. We all had enjoyed a wonderful day trip to Al Ain.
saker, the national bird of the UAE, is larger and slower than the peregrine falcon. The gyr is larger and slower than the saker falcon.
During the examination process, the falcons are first anesthetized and then in addition to a complete physical examination, they have their claws and beaks manicured. We watched as one falcon underwent the complete physical examination. We were then invited to hold one of the falcons. I was able to hold one of the saker falcons. We left the examination room and passed the surgery room and On Sunday morning, after arranging for intensive care unit before going outside to a late check-out from my hotel, I called a separate facility for rescued owls. the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital and was able to book a reservation for the 10:00 We continued on to one of the molting AM tour. The Falcon Hospital is located buildings designed to house falcons nearby the Abu Dhabi International during their molting period. The building Airport and by advance reservation, was large enough to allow for free flight of offers tours to the public at 10:00 AM and the falcons and had perching cave-like 2:00 PM, Sunday through Thursday areas at each end above two small air (except public holidays). It is the world's conditioned enclosures for the falcons. largest and most advanced falcon Our final stop was at the museum and gift hospital. The hospital employs about 52 shop portion of the facility. When I first people and treats more than 5,000 arrived by taxi, one staff member asked if I falcons each year. Falcons are now being would need a taxi after the tour. I said yes, registered and issued “Falcon Passports” and a taxi was waiting for me when I was to help reduce the illegal trade in ready to leave the museum. falconry. All falcons treated by the Upon returning to the hotel, I ate one last hospital are registered captive falcons buffet lunch before checking out and and any wild falcons that happen to taking a taxi to the Abu Dhabi bus station. arrive at the hospital are examined and Since the hotel staff members had all been then immediately returned to the wild. so wonderful, leaving the hotel was like saying good-bye to people at a family I took a local taxi to the hospital for the 10:00 AM tour where I met some other reunion. people from Australia and England. After I took the bus to Dubai and followed other a comprehensive introductory briefing, people who got off of the bus at the first we began our tour of the facility at the stop we came to in Dubai city. Being able to examination room where many falcons get a taxi became somewhat of a challenge were perched on rails waiting to be but finally managed to summon local taxi examined. While we were in the to go to my hotel. After checking into my examination room, our guide showed us hotel, I called Mohammed Waqas from the three species of falcons in the UAE – EMAL Magazine and we arranged to meet the peregrine falcon, the saker falcon, later that evening. I have been a member of and the gyr falcon. The peregrine is the smallest and also the fastest falcon. The EMAL 30
the EMAL Magazine team for nearly one year and the magazine features one of my world-wide trips every month. The link for EMAL iswww.emalmag.com. Waqas met me at my hotel and took me to the Lal Qila Restaurant, a Mogul theme restaurant. The restaurant was very nice and the food buffet was both extensive and exquisite – thank you again Waqas. After a very nice evening together, Waqas and I bid each other fond farewells. I spent time editing photos before checking out of my hotel and going to the airport for the first of my two very long flights back home to Los Angeles.
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Kirsty grew up in South Africa and moved to the United States when she was 16. She grew up in a beach town and love s the ocean. Now in Florida, she enjoys the extensive coastlines, fresh water springs and sunshine. She loves doing anything that involves being outdoors and near water whether it is surfing, kayaking, stand-up padd le boarding or simply enjoying a sunset or sunrise Kirsty first started modeling at the age of 12 when she entered her first beauty pageant. She prefers photographic modeling though, as it allows her to be more expressive and convey moods and feelings. She enjoys fine art, fashion, lifestyle and underwater photograph
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HOW TO GET RID OF FRIZZY HAIR
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ave you got the frizzy type of hair that makes you look like you've just been electrocuted? Do you have an uncontrollable, unmanageable mass of dry, frizzy hair that
gives you a bad hair day every day of the week? Then read on, as we give you our top tips on how to get rid of frizzy hair using only natural ingredients:
Vinegar It might not smell that good, but vinegar is a great and natural way to treat frizzy hair. Just add 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to a cup of water and massage into your hair and scalp; it will condition the hair, add shine as well. Rinse thoroughly after 5-10 minutes! Do it once or twice a week and see wonderful results.
Avocado
Another one from the kitchen: mash one ripe avocado and mix it with two tablespoons of coconut oil to make a smooth paste (use your blender) and apply to your hair for 20-30 minutes, then shampoo and condition. Use once or twice a week and it will naturally condition your hair, nourish, help to prevent dryness, fight frizz and split ends.
Banana Bananas can do wonderful job conditioning and nourishing your hair, relieving dryness and fighting frizz. Here is how to get rid of frizzy hair with this natural banana, place one ripe banana, two tablespoons of olive oil and one tablespoon of honey in your blender and push the button. Apply this mix on your locks for 20-30 minutes, then shampoo and condition. Say 'goodbye' to dry and frizzy hair!
Eggs If you are looking for solutions on how to get rid of frizzy hair, don't look further than your kitchen. To nourish and bring the shine back to your hair, whip one egg into some tepid water and apply it to your hair, massage gently. Wash out with warm water and not hot though, or you'll end up with an egg on your head! No need to shampoo. Condition as usual.
Protect your hair Another simple tip on how to get rid of frizzy hair is to keep your locks protected by covering your head when you go out in extreme weather conditions. Both sunlight and very cold weather will make your hair frizzy.
Don't Shampoo too Often Everyone likes to have a clean head of hair, but shampooing every day can dry out all the natural moisture from your hair, leaving it dry and frizzy. Try shampooing every two or three days and experiment with some milder shampoos to see if this makes a difference.
Don't Blow Dry for too Long Blow drying your hair for too long will dry out the natural oils in your hair and cause the strands of hair to actually shrink, so keep drying time to a minimum. Also, try using a cool setting on your hairdryer, it will be less damaging for your locks and it will help get rid of frizzy hair too.
Brush your Hair the Right Way The drier your hair, the easier it breaks, the quicker it gets frizzy, so too much brushing (especially harsh and violent brushing) won't make the frizz go away, it will only make it worse. Avoid brushing your hair when it's wet, as your hair is more fragile when it's damp. Also, if you want to know how to get rid of frizzy hair, don't use harsh movements when towel-drying your locks to avoid breakage.
Deep Conditioning Treatments Since we, girls, adore using various heating gadgets and we love doing it often, our hair gets damaged, hence the frizz. To revitalize dehydrated dry hair make weekly deep conditioning treatments or use leave-in conditioners.
Use Silicon-Based Hair Products Not only silicon based hair products will help get rid of frizzy hair, but also these products will add wonderful shine to otherwise dry and dull looking locks. EMAL 33
FOOD FANTASTIC
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INGREDIENTS: Chicken Boneless 300g Capsicum (cut in large cubes) 1 large Tomato (cut in large cubes) 3 pcs Onion (cut in large cubes) 1 large Cooking Oil 8 tbsp Yogurt (whipped) ½ cup Tomato paste ½ cup Salt 1 tbsp Ginger (sliced) 2 tbsp Green Chili (sliced) 3 pcs And Bake Parlor Macaroni, Bake Parlor Masala Mix Sachet (inside the pack)
INGREDIENTS FOR JELLY ROLL Eggs 3 Flour 3 ounces Sugar 3 ounces Baking Powder ½ tsp Vanilla Essence ½ tsp INGREDIENTS FOR FILLING Egg Yolks 2 Corn Flour 1 tsp heaped
Sugar 3 ounces Milk ¾ cup Vanilla Essence ½ tsp Gelatin Powder 1 tbsp heaped Fresh Cream (whipped) 2 cup Fruit Cocktail 1 cup
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METHOD: Boil pasta in salted boiling water for 5-7 minutes or till tender. Rinse under cold running water. Drain. Add 1 tbsp of oil to pasta, mix and set aside. In a pan add remaining oil add chicken spice sachet and tomato paste for a minute. Add 2 cups of water and bring it to boil cook for another 5 minutes. Add yogurt, ginger, green chili and cook on high heat for 3 minutes. Add capsicum, onion and tomato and cook for ½ minute. Remove and serve hot with pasta.
MOCHA SHAKE
METHOD FOR JELLY ROLL Beat eggs, sugar till fluffy fold in sifted flour and baking powder mixture with vanilla essence, spread mixture in a well greased and paper lined Swiss rolled tray, bake on 200 degree C for 10 minutes. Remove Swiss roll on a clean cloth sprinkle with caster sugar. Spread Swiss roll with strawberry jam, roll Swiss roll and cut into 1 ½ cm thick slices. Line the base and sides of a glass bowl with jelly roll. Put fruit cocktail in it, soak the cake with syrup, and keep in the fridge till you prepare the filling. METHOD FOR FILLING Beat yolks, corn flour and sugar till foamy, mix in the milk and cook on low flame. Stir continuously till custard slightly thickens. Remove from heat, add in vanilla essence, dissolve gelatin with ¼ cup water and add to the custard. Beat cream and add to the cooled custard. Fill the mold with prepared cream. Chill till firm and set, dip the mold in hot water, quickly over turn on a serving plate, garnish with whipped cream.
INGREDIENTS: Milk Vanilla icing Drinking chocolate Instant coffee Sugar Black cookies crushed
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Terminator 5 RELEASING ON 1 JULY TH
Terminator 5 is officially entitled Terminator Genisys, a moronic spelling of the word. Arnold Schwarzenegger promised “I'll be back,” and he will be back – exactly 30 years after the first The Terminator movie. The first four Terminator movies were produced and released by various studios, while Terminator 5 is a Paramount Pictures production and release. The movie Terminator 5 was financed by multi-billionaire Larry Ellison's kids, daughter, Megan Ellison. It has been confirmed that the fifth Terminator film will be Rated-R. In the press release the movie studios made mention that this Terminator: Genesis, is not a sequel, but the first, in a stand-alone trilogy.
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Minions had originally been scheduled for a December 19, 2014 release. In the movie Minions, a spinoff of the Despicable Me movies, Gru is recruited by an organization to stop Scarlet Overkill, a super-villain who, alongside her inventor husband Herb, hatches a plot to take over the world. The story of Minions begins at the dawn of time. Starting as single-celled yellow organisms, Minions evolve through the ages, perpetually serving the most despicable of masters. Continuously unsuccessful at keeping these masters-from T. rex to Napoleon, the Minions find themselves without someone to serve and fall into a deep depression. But one Minion named Kevin has a plan, and he-alongside teenage rebel Stuart and lovable little Bobventures out into the world to find a new evil boss for his brethren to follow.
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Ant Man is another from the Marvel Comics arsenal to become a big screen film. Biochemist Dr. Hank Pym uses his latest discovery, a group of subatomic particles, to create a size-altering formula. Though his first self-test goes awry, he develops an instrument that helps him communicate with and control insects. Edgar Wright, who was originally slated to direct the movie Ant Man, backed out, with Peyton Reed taking his place. After a prolonged search, Paul Rudd was chosen to play Ant Man.
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The Look of Silence is Joshua Oppenheimer's powerful companion piece to the Oscar-nominated The Act of Killing. Through footage of perpetrators of the 1965 Indonesian genocide, a family of survivors discovers how their son was murdered, as well as the identities of the killers. The documentary focuses on the youngest son, an optometrist named Adi, who decides to break the suffocating spell of submission and terror by doing something unimaginable in a society where the murderers remain in power: he confronts the men who killed his brother and, while testing their eyesight, asks them to accept responsibility for their actions. This film initiates and bears witness to the collapse of fifty years of silence.
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From director Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) and writers Kurt Sutter (Sons Of Anarchy) comes the movie Southpaw. Billy “The Great” Hope (Jake Gyllenhaal) is the reigning Junior Middleweight Champion whose unorthodox stance, the so-called “Southpaw,” consists of an ineloquent, though brutal, display of offensive fighting… one fueled by his own feelings of inadequacy and a desperate need for love, money and fame. With a beautiful family, home and financial security, Billy is on top both in and out of the ring until a tragic accident leaves his wife dead and sends him into a downward spiral.
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In Mission Impossible 5 IMF agent Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) is tracked down by The Syndication, a highly trained organization of rogue assassins that kill on order. With the help of his colleagues, he plans to bring The Syndication down by any means necessary. Paramount Pictures had originally set the film for a December 25, 2015 release but moved it up to July 31, 2015. The main reason for the release date change was to avoid competition with Star Wars 7 and the James Bond picture Spectre. The Mission Impossible movies, since 2004, have been the only movies featuring Tom Cruise in the lead role, that have earned more than $100 million at the movie box office
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Guddu Rangeela is an upcoming Indian comedy film, directed by Subhash Kapoor. It stars Arshad Warsi, Amit Sadh and Ronit Roy in lead roles. The film is presented by Fox Star Studios and produced by Sangeeta Ahir.
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I Love New Year is an Indian romantic comedy film directed by Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru starring Sunny Deol and Kangana Ranaut in lead roles. The film is produced by Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar under the banner of Super Cassettes Industries Ltd. The planned release date of the film was December 30, 2013 but was shelved after numerous delays. The film was extensively shot in Mumbai, New York City and Bangkok. The main plot was taken from Soviet movie "The Irony of Fate". Now the producer of the film T-Series have decided to finally release it on 10th July 2015 after 2 years of delay post success of Kangana Ranaut's Tanu weds Manu Returns.
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Aisa Yeh Jahaan is 2015 India's First Carbon Neutral Film directed by Biswajeet Bora and produced by Maya Kholie. The film stars Palash Sen,Ira Dubey and Kymsleen Kholie in lead roles, with Yashpal Sharma (actor),Tinu Anand, Carol Gracias, Prisha Dabbas and Saurabh Pandey in supporting roles. The film will be releasing on 24 July 2015.
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Bajrangi Bhaijaan is an upcoming Indian drama film directed by Kabir Khan, and produced by Salman Khan and Rockline Venkatesh. It features Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in lead roles. Principal photography began in New Delhi in November 2014, and the film is scheduled for a worldwide release on 17 July 2015, which is Eid celebration time.
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