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CONTENTS AUTOPAGES 66 AutoPages – Half Scooter, Half Car 67 Folding Bikes BEAUTYPAGES 46 Tried & tested male facial creams BUSINESSPAGES 15 CBK offers @Tijari for youth

COOKINGPAGES 52 Baked Alaska 53 Shrimp Tiradito with Corn Nuts & Popcorn ENTERTAINMENTPAGES 57 USA Singles Top 40 58 June Book Releases 60 Hollywood Movie Releases 62 Movie Review EVENTSPAGES 10 American Eagle Outfitters in Marina Mall 13 Khalifa Al-Qattan Art Exhibition 14 Hotel Missoni Kuwait Grand Opening FASHIONPAGES 68 Swarovski accessories sparkle on the red carpet! 70 Cannes Fashion Lounge 72 Celebrities wearing Montblanc 73 De Grisogono 74 TOPSHOP Fashionable High Summer 2011 76 EXPRESS - launches new Summer Collection HEALTHPAGES 38 Almonds and Diabetes 39 Apples for Health 40 How to Wake Up Fresh and Happy? 41 5 Myths About Allergies HIND AL-NAHED'SPAGES 23 Social Media Means Big Opportunities for Women INSIGHTPAGES 16 World Music Day – Heal the world 17 Hommous 18 Improving the mother-daughter relationship 20 Achieving Work Life Balance INTERVIEWPAGES 24 Dr. Bernard Moufid 28 Chef Michelle Bernstein 30 Mai Al-Faraj KIDSPAGES 54 Fun Activities for Kids.

FROM THE EDITOR Dear Readers, Yes, Mai is our cover personality for June. Mai is truly a diva of real estate marketing. I am sure you will enjoy reading her interview as much as I enjoyed interviewing her. Most of us look forward to the summer…slower pace, family vacations, and fun in the sun! If you don’t feel ready yet to spot your swimsuit, sundress, or shorts and t-shirt, you’ll enjoy reading our June issue. A singularity of vision, a sense of purpose and a dollop of good humor characterize this issue. This month we celebrate the men’s health month and have special articles for that. For fashion lovers, there is plenty for you this month. We cover the fashion trends locally and from the Cannes. Our exclusive interviews this month are with Dr. Bernard from Boost My Smile. We also have everybody’s favorite Chef. Michelle Bernstein this month in a exclusive interview with us, who has also contributed some mouth-watering recipes for our cooking pages. Finally, do please keep your thoughts coming on the magazine and the things you'd like to see us feature in the next issues. So, relax, enjoy yourselves and dive into this issue. I'm certain it will be as refreshing as your first-of-the season summertime dip into the pool. So enjoy and read on. Your Editor,

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Host of local and International VIP’s join the celebrations for Hotel Missoni Kuwait Grand Opening The exclusive Grand Opening event for Hotel Missoni Kuwait, attracted a host of local fashonistas and VIP’s from around the world. Three generations of the Missoni family flew in from Italy; including Rosita Missoni, Rosita’s daughter Angela, Creative Director of the iconic Missoni fashion brand and Teresa Missoni, Rosita’s granddaughter. They were joined by Kurt Ritter, President and CEO of the Rezidor Hotel Group, his wife Lara Ritter and Mr Adwan Al Adwani, Vice Chairman of CRC. The event started at 6 pm with Dr. Amani Buresli Minister of Commerce and Industry officially opening the hotel with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Guests then enterted the lobby to the sounds a string quartet. Party goers were then taken on a journey around the hotel, discovering the different elements that make this hotel uniquley Missoni. The grand ballroom was the hub of the action with internationally renound Chef Giorgio Locatelli showcasing a sample of his signature dishes alongside live food stations. The crowds moved through the hotel sampling the different food and beverage outlets on offer. At the heart of the hotel, Cucina the popular Italian resturant, then down to Choco Café to sample the sumptuous chocolate fountains. The guests were then treated to the first glimpse of the newly opened Presidential Suite on the 17th floor, before moving onto Luna restaurant on the 18th floor which has sweeping views of the Araian Gulf from its terrace. The last stop was Six Senses Spa for a tour of the soothing treatment rooms. Hotel Missoni is a collaboration between the Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, and world renowned Italian fashion label Missoni. Hotel Missoni Kuwait offers 169 sea-facing rooms with breakfast, laundry, high-speed wireless internet, free local calls, movies on demand, and the entire contents of the minibar, inclusive in the cost of the room. The hotel also features extensive meeting space, a cutting-edge gym, a steam room, a sauna and a pool deck overlooking the city.

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CBK offers @Tijari for youth

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Why do people

start a bank account? Usually, it is to save money. But here is @Tijari, a special account at the Commercial Bank of Kuwait that offers the youth of the nation abundant benefits. The youngsters aged 15 to 21 can open the account with KD 10. The @Tijari account holders are also given ATM cards that help to avail a discount up to 20% at the best shopping areas, restaurants, spas and more such places. Here are a few instances. They can enjoy lunch at Napket or Chilis, dine at Burger Boutique or Noodle House and then relish one or more ice creams at Haagen Dazs with a lesser amount of money in their wallets. They can now step easily at Asnan clinic to keep up their oral hygiene. Girls can now tie their buckles and get ready for a wonderful manicure at the 2024K Spa. They can pick the latest designer clothing from Every Moment, visit Nike or the Athleteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Foot and gear up for sports. Any young man can plan their weekend with friends at Cozmo for bowling or play a game of Paintball. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have an @ Tijari account, rush to CBK. This account helps you with the best offers more than any other bank account in Kuwait. CBK not only aims at giving discounts to the @Tijari customers, but also fun and entertainment. They organize events specifically for youth. Last

summer, according to the interest of their customers, they reserved the entire Marina Mall cinema and gave two free tickets to the @Tijari account holders to watch the latest Twilight movie the day it was released. In December, they chose eight @Tijari holders to participate in the unique 7 Habits of Highly Effective College Students workshop in conjunction with LoYac. The workshop helped teach them all the aspects of college life, set their goal and prioritize their activities and many more tools for success in life.

@Tijari Account holders particiapted in the unique 7 Habits of Highly Effective College Students workshop in conjunction with LoYac

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World Music Day: Heal the World Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent. - Victor Hugo

Music aficionados, can you visualize a life void of music? Absolutely NOT! Whether you accept it or not, music affects our daily life, weaving its beauty and sensation through our thoughts, activities and memoirs. Music is harmony and music is beauty. Music has the impact of conveying the ineffable. One cannot approach music with one’s own peculiar likes, dislikes or tastes, which are all a part of one’s own conditioning. Music is something both astoundingly complex and unbelievably simple at the same time.

The genesis of World Music Day World Music Day, also known as Fete de la Musique, was a music festival that began in France in 1982. The idea was conceived by French Minister of Culture, Jack Lang, in 1981. Since then June 21st has been celebrated every year as the World Music Day. On this day, the musicians perform for free in open areas. Free concerts are organized in parks, museums, train stations, castles etc. This helps in making all sorts of music accessible to the public. It gives an opportunity to commune and share a special bond through music. There is no restriction for noise on this day. The term ‘World Music’ includes both traditional as well as non-Western music. It is folk music of any culture, played by indigenous people. It is also a classical music along with traditional ethnic instruments. Some of them are – Japanese `Koto` music, Indian `raga` music, Tibetan `chants` and South African `township` music. World Music Day is celebrated in Argentina, Australia, Britain, Luxemburg, Germany, Switzerland, Costa Rica, China, India, Lebanon and several other countries. This is done to promote peace and spread goodwill through music. Musicians from across the world are also invited to perform on World Music Day.

Genres of music India being a land of diversity with varied cultures, traditions and art forms, every region has its own unique musical form. While there are various genres, Indian classical music has been divided into North Indian traditional known as Hindustani music and Carnatic music belonging to South India. Apart from these, there are wide-ranging forms such as Bhangra, Bhajans or Devotional, Ghazals and Qawwalis, Indi-Pop, Folk, Tribal, Film Songs, Remixes, Fusion etc. While Bhangra is a dance oriented folk music, Bhavageete (devotional song) is a form of expressionist poetry and light music. Qawwali is a Sufi form of devotional music based on Hindustani classical. In the West, we have Metal, Punk, Rock, Hip-Hop, Hard Rock, Alternative, Experimental, Country, Disco, Funk, Classical, Progressive, Trance, Techno, Ska, Reggae music. Trance Music was developed in the early quarters of 20th century and is usually played in club houses and dance floors. Indigenous Country Music born of the US is in form of folk, Celtic, church, gospels and tribal music, while pop music is both classical and folk. Reggae is a music genre developed in late 1960s. Its lyrics deal with faith, love, sexuality, relationships, injustice etc. Hip-hop is both a cultural movement and genre of music developed in New York City in 1970s by African Americans and Latin Americans.

Ups and downs Music is a vital form of communication. It’s a manifestation of society in a particular time and place. Music needs no restrictions, boundaries; it bonds us irrespective of who we are, and where we are from. It’s a source of entertainment as well as platform to put across past, present and future messages. Music also helps socialize and meet new people. Music can do wonders on overall well-being of the mind and state. It is said, listening to music has positive effects on us. One can ease off mental illness by listening to soft, soothing music. Bid adieu to depression and anxiety by tuning in to your favourite track. It promotes sound sleep as well. Music helps us unite for a good cause. Various artists jointly raised money for the quake-struck Haiti by recording MJ’s song ‘We are the World’. It sounds beautiful as

well as inspiring, as it echoes noble thoughts. John Lennon`s song `Imagine` can be cited as a sweet remedy in this trouble-torn world: `Imagine there’s no countries It isn`t hard to do Nothing to kill or die for And no religion too Imagine all the people Living life in peace` Music grants us the freedom of expression. Like in the late 1980s and 90s, young black Americans coming out of the Civil Rights Movement used music to show the limitation of the movement. They used hip-hop to voice their opinion about issues and let the world notice. But inspite of these social impacts, there are negative aspects as well. Some of the songs, lyrics in hip-hop genre portray violence, drugs, alcohol, sex which is damaging to people’s minds. Youngsters fail to differentiate between reality and entertainment, and seem to idolize and follow their footsteps. Heavy metal and rock bands also do have intense lyrics and fixation with death. Rappers like Tubac Shakur, Notorious B.I.G` are known for their violent images, drugs, murder, gunfights. This leaves a negative impact on the youngsters. The more we keep a track on the lyrics, the more we become habituated to it and can become a prey to it.

Various music festivals: There are many World Music festivals and jazz/folk/roots/new age crossover events. - The Ariano Folkfestival in southern Italy -The California World Music Festival -The World Sacred Music Festival in Olympia, Washington State -FloydFest in Floyd, Virginia, USA -The Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance in Trumansburg, New York, USA -Rainforest World Music Festival in Malaysia -Stern Grove festival is a San Francisco celebration of musical and cultural diversity -The Starwood Festival in New York

Striking quotes: If music be the food of love, play on - William Shakespeare Music is my religion-Jimi Hendrix Music should be your escape-Missy Elliot You are the music while the music lasts-TS Eliot Music is the shorthand of emotion-Leo Tolstoy Music is the movement of sound to reach the soul for the education of its virtue-Plato Music is everybody'spossession.It'sonlypublisherswhothinkthatpeopleownit-JohnLennon Music can change the world because it can change people-Bono

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A good dollop of Hommous spread down the central channel of a stick of celery. I bite down and the full and earthy flavour is followed by a burst of cool freshness. This has got to be my favourite snack. This particular batch was brought to me from London by my upstairs neighbour Zoe. She knows that I’ve spent time in the Middle East and she hits the mark with her choice. It’s the proper stuff in a plastic pot wrapped in cling film bought from the Lebanese market. None of this pretentious supermarket wrapping. This Hommous is very good. It makes me happy because sometimes hommous can be very bad. I have literally said goodbye to Zoe, closed the door and cracked open the pot. Not much can stand between me and a pot of good Hommous. A thought occurs to me as I reload my celery stick with a fresh splodge. When was the first time I tried Hommous and is this the best hommous I have ever tasted? Then a split second after... should I have cracked it open and offered Zoe some? Oh well...

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Hommous

James Sandham I can't remember the first time I tried hommous, but it must have been around the time we arrived in Kuwait from England. It is undeniably a slow and steady wins the race kind of food. Only after years of consuming it in various shapes, forms and situations have I realised how fond I am of it. But it has to be good. Not so sloppy it drips and not so dry it tumbles, but a good dollopy texture. Zoe's hommous was definitely the dollopy kind. And I was happy to eat it all by myself. Yum. Am I the only one who has given hommous a second thought? It appears not. Some people take Hommous very seriously. Even more seriously than me. A quick search on the internet and I've already found blogs entirely dedicated to this tasty glop. I feel like such a part timer. There are people out there that have surveyed all the restaurants within a 50K radius of where they live for the quality of the Hoummous they serve. Taste TO is a Canadian blog based in Toronto that lists various Hommous crimes: 'Too garlicky, too lemony, too gluey (??), among others. This blogger describes the perfect hoummous as: 'It should have a slight lemon tang, a bitter back beat from the tahini (sesame paste, dontchaknow), and garlic overtones without being over-powering; all of this resting on the chickpea foundation. The texture (I refuse to say “mouth feel”, it’s like “mouth-watering”, just ask me sometime) should be somewhere between creamy and coarse. This describes a perfect hommous, the uber-hommous...' Inspired by this lucid description and a suggestion from a genius friend of mine, I decided to make a tick sheet pro forma for the aspiring hommous enthusiast. Perfect hoummous looks like this: Chickpea Garlic

x x

Tahina x Lemon Hommous that has too much garlic with the end result drowning out the subtle flavour of the chickpeas looks like the example below. (In this case I wouldn’t bother even considering tahina or the lemon.) Feel free to use this handy table so you can keep a record of your search for the perfect hommous. Or save it for later and read on (don’t worry not long now)...

Chickpea x Garlic Tahina

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Lemon I didn’t have this table at the time to record my overall impression of Zoe’s hommous, so I’ll not pass unfair judgement. Perhaps the table could be improved? Additional factors may include, ‘Are you really hungry?’, ‘Are you happy with your life right now?’, ‘Did the wrapping annoy you and taint your taste buds?’ etc etc... The perfect hommous needs the perfect situation. For example, reunion dinner with long lost family members or the dinner where you propose to your future spouse etc., etc. So, if you want to appreciate hommous, make sure you get the good stuff and then consume it on a momentous occasion. First bungee jump= H not recommended. Save it for after. Delish!

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Improving the mother-daughter relationship

‘Side by Side’ examines how to openly communicate with one another For many, motherhood is one of life's greatest joys, but getting along with your children, particularly daughters, isn't always a piece of cake. In “Side by Side: The Revolutionary Mother-Daughter Program for Conflict-Free Communication,” author Dr. Charles Sophy examines this family dynamic and how moms and daughters can have an open, loving relationship. An excerpt.

With

all due respect, I often compare the mother-daughter relationship to being on a roller coaster, the big, scary kind that you’re able to see from the next town over and whose passengers can be heard shrieking from miles away. Parts of that ride can certainly be thrilling and crazy fun, much like the way you may feel when you and your daughter are really getting along. There may be other stretches of that same ride that leave you feeling anxious, fearful, or nauseated — much like the way you may feel when you and your daughter are in the midst of an argument. There’s one big difference, though, between these two rides. Unlike the experience at the amusement park, the ride you are on with your daughter will never come to a halt, automatically release its safety bar, and allow you to exit. No matter how scary or intolerable the ride may get with your daughter, there’s not even a chance of getting off. This ride is forever. And there is no safety bar. The truth is, most moms don’t really want to get off this ride. They’d just prefer a slower, smoother, more predictable journey, a ride with fewer upside-down loops or steep, heart-stopping drops — one that doesn’t include, for example, your fifteen-year-old getting pregnant or your thirty-year-old becoming addicted to drugs. Nobody wants that ride. But it’s a given that every mother-daughter pair faces challenges, and it’s inevitable that at some point, there will be a challenge that will test the strength of this relationship and the ride will change. Variables like genetics, personality, socioeconomic status, and family history will certainly inform the way moms approach these issues, how heated these potential conﬂicts become, and of course how they’re resolved. However, aside from these variables, there is one significant factor that will give you and your daughter the best chance of negotiating these inevitable issues while maintaining an overall healthy and loving relationship: communication that is respectful and honest. This will not only ensure a safer ride, but will strengthen the bond between you and your daughter. This is our goal. All mothers and daughters want the same things: love, understanding, respect. And they want them from each other. Mom wants love, respect, and understanding from the child she brought into the world. And daughter wants the same from the woman who gave her life. Many moms seek professional guidance because their daughter is acting out in some way — such as getting a tattoo, dressing inappropriately, or dating someone the rest of the family deems undesirable. The specific behaviors may be age related, but they are simply the manifestation of the underlying desire to be understood, respected, and loved. The only real way that the mother-daughter relationship can evolve in a healthy, loving, and sustainable way is to satisfy these needs. And it boils down to communication, which is something that mothers and daughters are doing constantly, just not as effectively as they could. The fact that mothers and daughters often struggle is certainly not a novel premise; a vast number of books and periodicals have been written on the topic, all in an effort to comprehend this potentially volatile dynamic. But none of them have offered the straightforward approach found in this book. The truth is, there is something you, the mother, can do to improve your relationship with your daughter. You have a chance, a really good one, to make it better. A lot better. It is up to you. Why? Because you not only are the designated driver of your family, you are essentially the one responsible for the existence of your daughter in the first place. Whether conceiving a child was a conscious choice, a mistake that you ulti-

mately chose to celebrate, or a journey through fertility medicine, you made it happen! You hungered to have a child and create a family, took the steps necessary to become pregnant or to adopt a child, and committed yourself to that mission. This in itself is a huge achievement. You may very well have a significant other who was part of that accomplishment — a husband, a boyfriend, a partner, an ex—and who remains part of your family unit as you journey through motherhood. If so, that person certainly has a role in the dynamic with your daughter. However, your relationship with your daughter must now be your exclusive focus. It is your responsibility to fully embrace the next challenge and figure out a better way to communicate with your daughter. Most moms, due to fear or lack of resources, feel as if there is nothing they can do to improve their relationship with their daughters. Yet there is a technique you can use that draws on resources you already possess. With this technique, I have been able to make a difference in the lives of thousands of mothers and daughters. I call it the Chair Strategy. This simple and effective mom-driven tactic begins with a visual image of the position of two chairs. Imagine that these chairs represent the way you and your daughter are communicating. Are they situated back-to-back, with the two of you in a deadlock, unable to see each other’s point of view? Are the chairs face-to-face, enabling each of you to share respectfully opposing viewpoints? Or are the chairs side-by-side, with the two of you working collaboratively to sustain your relationship? The answer to this question will enable you and your daughter to begin to understand how your communication efforts are succeeding or failing. The Chair Strategy will provide you with insight and tools to change the dynamic between the two of you, to more effectively resolve the conﬂicts that occur, and to emerge with an even stronger bond. Whether your daughter is an infant or turns fifty years old tomorrow, whether the two of you talk several times a day or only sporadically, it is you, the mom, who must create an environment conducive to openness and true sharing. At this point, it doesn’t matter whether the two of you fight with harsh words or clenched fists. All that matters is that you begin the process of working toward a healthier and more loving dynamic with your daughter. It is in your hands. I hope you appreciate the power and importance you have in the relationship with your daughter. This fact informs my basic philosophy: Parenting begins with you. Not your child. But You. To explain this concept, I often use the analogy of the oxygen masks on an airplane. How many times have you heard a flight attendant utter the reminder that in case of emergency, you must first secure your oxygen mask and then your child’s? In that context it makes perfect sense, right? When you’re thirty thousand feet in the air and there’s some kind of mechanical malfunction in the flight gear, you need to put your mask on first so that you can keep breathing; only then can you help your child put on hers. So it is the same with moms and daughters here on the ground. Only after you are a balanced and secure woman can you model that kind of strength and security for your daughter. And as you embrace this philosophy, you will have an even more successful outcome with the Chair Strategy. As medical director of the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services, the nation’s largest child welfare organization, I have treated this country’s most vulnerable population. In my private practice as a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist, I have treated the nation’s most privileged. I’ve seen, heard, diagnosed,

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and treated just about everything: infant malnutrition, depression, phobias, panic attacks from weight gain, addictions, and many more. My work is not limited to a traditional office setting either. I guide countless families on the spot by intervening on airplanes and playgrounds, on beaches and in parking lots — anywhere it seems appropriate. My family contends that I’m a crisis magnet, but I am drawn to this work because it is about making families stronger and, in my opinion, nothing is more important than family. My professional training — I’m triple board certified in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Adult Psychiatry, and Family Practice — enables me to care for my patients’ physical and emotional wellbeing, including their most pressing emotionally based issues, the kinds of concerns that parents, children, and blended families face most often. Twenty years and thousands of patients later, I can unequivocally say that of all the parent-child dynamics I’ve witnessed, none is more fascinating or frightening to me than that of a mother and daughter. The breakneck speed with which the exchanges can travel from loving to toxic is even more intense than between most married couples in crisis. The collective power that fuels the intensity of the emotional extremes of mother and daughter is like no other. And the successful outcomes I have witnessed time and time again — regardless of the socioeconomic status or severity of the issue — are among the most rewarding and meaningful of my professional experiences. Side by Side is meant to be a practical guide for every mom who wants to improve her relationship with her daughter by learning how to communicate in a more effective and loving way. Regardless of the age of your daughter, and whether or not you currently are on good terms with her, this book will equip you with the tools you need to make this happen. The book is divided into three parts: • Part One:The Up-Front Work focuses on you, the mom. It is a thought-provoking journey designed to help you gain strength, balance, and clarity in your life overall. You will be asked to complete numerous exercises and to consider various concepts as you create a personal tool kit based on your individual needs. Your honest efforts here will prepare you for the next part of the book. • Part Two:The Chair Strategy brings your daughter into the process and introduces the Chair Strategy. The exercises in this section will help you to implement the Chair Strategy while having some fun with your daughter. • Part Three: Hot-Button Issues puts all of the above ideas into practice as we look at the most challenging and contentious areas of parenting: sex, money, values, and divorce. It will introduce some mothers who have successfully dealt with these issues by using the Chair Strategy with their daughters. In many ways, this book mimics the process I use with any mother and daughter who come to me seeking guidance. So as we begin our journey together, and I share my professional ideas and techniques, I ask of you the same as I would of them. Please embrace three concepts: 1. Commitment to learning about yourself and your daughter 2. Honesty when you are asked to participate 3. Trust in the process to bring you a positive result If at any point you feel confused, frustrated, or downright angry at any insights, suggestions, or exercises in the book, know that you aren’t the first person to question the process. Doubt and anger are common and sometimes necessary responses in order to move forward. But try to keep an open mind. The idea of no pain, no gain applies here. If you reach a point where you entertain the notion of stopping, don’t! Instead, take a moment and remember: Commitment. Honesty. Trust. Not coincidentally, these are the three crucial ingredients needed to create and sustain a healthy and loving connection with your daughter. Finally, before we begin, there are two specifics you should know about me. First, as a psychiatrist, my approach is (and always will be) strength-based. When I begin treatment with individuals or families, my first task is to help them identify their personal strengths, areas in their

lives that are strong. By making the initial focus on the positive and the strong, the negative elements naturally and quickly begin to dissipate. In strength, there is hope. And within hope, I believe, there is tremendous power to guide you forward. Second, I am a realist. I believe the particular circumstances of your life are what they are, and something you have to deal with every day. Many factors are beyond your control. That said, measuring the reality of your life against something you saw at the movies last week or on a rerun of Gilmore Girls is unproductive and pointless. These relationships, whether portrayed on the small or large screen, have been dramatized for entertainment purposes. The relationship with your daughter, no doubt entertaining at times, is real. And no matter what your reality is now, your goal of a stronger, healthier, and more loving connection with your daughter is within reach. As a realist, I can’t promise that you and your daughter will always be riding on that roller coaster together with entwined hands, joyfully shrieking in concert. But I can guarantee that your ride will be more pleasurable and that moments like these will become a distinct possibility. Thank you for committing to take this journey. Excerpted from “Side by Side: The Revolutionary Mother-Daughter Program for Conflict-Free Communication” by Dr. Charles Sophy and Brown Kogen. Copyright (c) 2010, reprinted with permission from HarperOne.

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Negotiate working from home Working from home is an ideal way in achieving a work life balance and adding more flexibility to your day. You can save hours commuting back and forth to work, develop an exercise routine you can stick to and save money on transport and lunches. Working from home though can also be fraught with problems and you can easily develop bad habits such as working longer hours, lacking motivation and discipline. Read more about how to avoid social isolation, bad work from home habits to avoid and ways to motivate yourself while working from home.

Work smarter not harder Instead of adding more hours to your workload, try and stay within the realm of your standard working day by working smarter not harder. Sounds easy doesn’t it? Learning to use your time more effectively is an important skill that every person can learn whether they are the receptionist or the CEO. Here are some time management tips to add more balance to your day:

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Unless you are on call, an easy way to avoid working longer hours is simply switching off your phone or avoiding checking work emails after your work day has ended. Set boundaries with your staff and colleagues – if people know that you are available after work hours, they are more likely to call you. Another alternative is to set aside half an hour each night to check your messages which will help in achieving a work life balance.

Make your health a priority Your health should always be an important part of your life but it can suffer and affect all areas of your life if you are working long hours, stressing out about work and not getting enough sleep. Make your health a priority by going to sleep at a reasonable hour, choosing healthy options for meals and snacks when you are at work, and taking time out to exercise at least three times a week. Learn more about strategies to minimise stress in the workplace and regain a work life balance.

Get a life If you have hobbies and interests outside of your normal working day, this will encourage you to leave the office at a reasonable hour and it will also put your colleagues and manager on notice that you will need to leave work at a certain time. This may involve exercising at the gym, doing a course at a community college, joining a club or learning a new skill. Sadly, sometimes people fall into a routine of working extra hours because they simply don’t have other things to do. Follow these tips and you will be happily on your way to tipping the scales in favour of a work life balance. Finding time for work, life and play is very important. If you discover that it is a constant challenge to find a workable balance between the three, then you may want to even think about changing your work role, finding a job in a different location or even changing your career to help in achieving a work life balance.

REMEMBER: keep moving forward, even if you take only a few small steps at a time. Better progress is made by small, steady steps than huge single leaps. Enjoy!

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HOMEWORK FOR GROWN UPS EVERYTHING YOU LEARNED AT SCHOOL... BUT CAN YOU REMEMBER? -------------------- QUIZ -------------------1. Which was the world’s first country to introduce a driving test?

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Draw two straight lines on the face of the clock shown below such that the sum of the numbers in each section are equal.

2. What are Bill Gates’s two first names? 3. "When The Lights Go Out" was the first top ten hit for which band?

born?

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5. In which country was England cricket captain Ted Dexter

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4. What does the letter B stand for in SCUBA?

6. Which island lies in the Bay of Naples?

winner? 8. Florence Nightingale was given the Freedom of which city? 9. Rhodes is the largest of which group of islands? 10. Which letter identified Tommy Lee Jones’ character in the Men In Black movie? 11. In which London building does the Lutine Bell hang? 12. Which male singer called his debut solo album Faith? 13. Which of these is furthest south - Bath, Bristol or Southampton? 14. What was the first top ten hit for the Chemical Brothers? 15. Which animal has a name which means ‘river horse’?

spell bound Pick out the two words from the ten given below that are made up of the same letters:

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beings always have gathered together, collaborated through their favorite groups, and told stories over coffee or over social

gatherings. Social media allows us to do what we’ve always done faster, better and with scale. From a persuasive standpoint, social media can be used to surface engagement opportunities and increase participation through building new social norms :) that’s for sure... especially with us women. In other words, social media can increase the visibility of opportunities to engage, and influence actions. The visibility of the engagement acts as a catalyst for increased involvement. Companies looking to reach women, whether as consumers, entrepreneurs, employees, or advocates have an unprecedented opportunity through social media to engage them. For women, social media presents abundant opportunities to lead, effect change, innovate, and build relationships across sectors, locally, nationally, and globally. Khaleej Times Online reports that according to a recent study conducted by YouGovSiraj and commissioned by anaZahra.com , online has definitely become a women’s space in the Middle East. Figures reveal that 71 per cent of Arab women belong to a social networking site, 66 per cent connect with friends online on daily basis, 83 per cent access the internet from home and 34 per cent spend at least 10 hours a week online. The survey also provides insight into the preferred activities of Arab women online

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— 37 per cent of the women surveyed are active on social networking sites and participate in blogs and forums (such as Facebook, twitter, hi5), while 45 per cent are reading articles and magazines online.

Woman online by Numbers: Arab women are highly involved in the social networking space, with Facebook ranking as the leading social networking site among Arab women: 91 per cent in Lebanon, followed by 80 per cent in Egypt, 78 per cent in the UAE, 70 per cent in Jordan, 68 per cent in Kuwait and Qatar each, 66 per cent in Bahrain, 64 per cent in Saudi Arabia, 55 per cent in Oman, and 45 per cent in Syria. If we ask the classical question: Why do women blog? We would perhaps receive the answer: because blogs are a platform that enables Arab women to freely speak out against oppression and injustice in their communities with no censorship whatsoever. In the many conferences and meetings on Arab women representation in conventional media, comments about women being ‘objectified’ and ‘commoditized’ in the media sphere have been most agonizing. It has been erroneously claimed that women receive negative media treatment because they are under-represented in media institutions. But a study by Leila Nicolas Rahbani, from the Lebanese International University, titled “Women in Arab Media: Present but Not Heard” suggest that although the number of Arab women working in media outlets has increased, “there is still lack of gender sensitivity in media policies and programs, and women continue to be portrayed in a stereotyped manner by the media, as well as an increase in violent and pornographic images of women.” At the personal level, a study on Arab women bloggers that I have conducted as part of my Master’s degree requirements suggests that women tend to use blogs as a public diary to discuss personal and public issues bearing on their life and development. Women use storytelling to introduce their thoughts in the blogs, covered by my study has been incredibly amazing. My personal local ladies bloggers : - ilsul6ana.com ( general updates ) - Confashionsfromkuwait.com ( fashion ) - 13cups.com ( Food and recipes ) - NoufTV.com ( Vlogger reviews and events ) - Meenakon.com ( Cool articles ) Keep Blogging ladies, and always share the love online. My Humble blog on social media: (Hindrelations/blogspot.com)

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‘Everyone can have a great smile’ Dr. Bernard is not just a famous cosmetic dentist, he is THE best cosmetic dentist. And that is what his clients say about him. Operating from his dream dental clinic BMS (Boost My Smile) he is well known for creating incredible smiles for hundreds of people in Kuwait and Beirut. The innovative and accomplished doctor is also renowned in his field as an energy-brimming inventor and brilliant entrepreneur who has brought award-winning innovations to the world of dentistry. Dr. Bernard and his clinic are also active in the world of fitness and beauty and has been a repeat judge for several beauty pageant and other prestigious awards in the Middle East. When Dr. Bernard is away from his busy Dentistry office, he takes off his cosmetic dentist hat and enjoys rally car driving and playing tennis. Dr. Bernard has been interviewed extensively for numerous television and magazines both in Kuwait and internationally, but we were lucky that he accepted our request to be interviewed for CityPages and we made sure that we were present in his office before he arrived so that we do not keep him away from his scheduled appointments with his patients. Dr. Bernard was kind enough to take the time and answer several questions for us. Can you please briefly introduce yourself to our readers?

I am the owner and managing director of BMS Dental Clinic located in Beirut and Kuwait. BMS dental clinic is actually a kind of boutique clinic providing first class dental care services and cosmetic dentistry. I am following on daily basis the operations of my clinics from the first consultation of the patients, checking their requests and needs and putting a tailored treatment plan that they should follow to always insure a healthy long term end result on top of being highly esthetic. BMS dental clinic provides its patients all their needs in the dental health care such as: • Cosmetic Dentistry • Oral Surgery and Implantology • Full mouth rehabilitation • Restorative Dentistry, • Root canal treatments, • Orthodontic treatments (braces, removable appliances…), • Pediatric dentistry, • Oral hygiene and Prophylaxis All these services are executed with highly experienced and qualified doctors specialized each in their own field.

Tell us about your education? I hold a diploma in dental surgery and I am a specialist in cosmetic dentistry and full mouth rehabilitation. I have over 18 years of experience in the field of dentistry and more than 14 years in the field of cosmetic dentistry and full mouth rehabilitation.

What is cosmetic dentistry? Cosmetic dentistry is the science and art of changing or boosting a smile from normal to outstanding. Having a great looking smile can be the most powerful asset for any person, and facilitates in opening many doors for both your professional and social lives.

What is your most popular procedure today? Everyone’s interest today is to have a great and charming smile. For that,

all my procedures are directed in the sense of boosting their smiles. To achieve this goal, all our procedures are executed with the use of ceramics. There are two ways for procedures: a - Ceramics veneers which are a thin layer of highly esthetic ceramics, it will be applied and bonded to the front face of our teeth. It is a very fast and highly precise procedure, the result is quick and outstanding, and not to mention that the new color chosen for the teeth remains stable in time. b – Esthetic ceramics crowns which is basically the same material used for veneers but covering the whole area of the tooth. It can be used mainly for more complicated cases. The technique is always very precise and demands more time for accomplishing the case. The end result is always outstanding and sometimes shocking for the patients.

Tell us about the special episodes you did on the TV. These episodes were considered to be highly educational dental programs since they aimed to satisfy the audience’s knowledge and curiosity as well as giving answers for all types of questions going through their minds. This TV show that I did for approximately 2 years, presented each month a new case from the first day of consulting the patient to the end result detailing all the treatments steps in various fields, as well as the patients testimonials during all his treatment. This concept was the first of its kind in the world since we dared to show in details all the phases and steps for each dental case treatment.

I see that you are very keen and particular about every aspect of your clinic. Tell me more about your passion for perfection? I am very passionate and dedicated towards my work. I love what I am doing and achieving. I am extremely perfectionist and go through every single detail in order to always achieve outstanding esthetic result with a natural finish. I have the power in visualizing the end result of each of my cases after the

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first consultation with my patient. Being well-known and having an excellent reputation won’t come within few days, months or even years but it is the accumulation of many years of hard work, being very honest in my approach for treatment which will be in the best interest and benefit of my patients.

Tell us more about your clinic in Kuwait? I always dreamed of operating a boutique dental clinic that provides high end dental care services in a very unique set up and relaxing environment. BMS dental clinics started at the ground floor of Royale Hayat Hospital in a smaller cozy and nice space. During the same time, we were executing our actual clinic located on the first floor which took around a year of hard work and exceptional design that meets our vision. We are currently operating in 6 dental rooms each of them having different themes and scoop of practice.

I see that you have selected different colors for each clinic. What is the philosophy behind this? The philosophy is reflected in the diversification of colors, design and small details for each operating room.

Tell us about your team? What are your criteria for selecting them? My team consists of highly experienced highly educated and specialized doctors for each dental care service we are providing. This will always be the first criteria in how to select the members of my team because we, at BMS Dental Clinic, won’t accept mistakes and frauds with our dental treatments.

How has technology improved cosmetic dentistry? The improvement in cosmetic dentistry consists primarily in the techniques of dental preparations and specially the innovation and quality of the dental ceramic products. I mean by that, now we are becoming more and closer to give in our Cosmetic dental treatments 100% natural, very strong and highly esthetic results exactly like our normal teeth.

What is bonding and how is it different from a veneer? Bonding is a direct application executed with the use of esthetic products called “Composites” which can be applied in the same session to the teeth of our patients for enhancing the beauty of their teeth and smile. This technique can be used for treating problems such as gaps and spaces between the teeth, highly teeth discoloration… the difference between bonding and veneers consist in the fact that bonding won’t be a permanent solution because their color might change with time due to the attack of acids, food colorants, nicotine and caffeine that human beings takes and absorb differently one from the other,

which explains the reduced cost comparing to veneers.

Who is a good candidate for cosmetic dentistry? Each person, who is not happy with his smile can highly benefit with a professional Cosmetic Dentist of boosting and enhancing his smile.

How natural will your treatment make my teeth look? To the point that sometimes dentists cannot recognize.

Tell us about your most difficult experience? There are no difficult experiences; there are difficult cases which require a multiplicity of procedures and much more time to achieve: the end result remains outstanding and stable with time.

Can you name some of your notable clients in Kuwait? All our patients are treated like Very Important Patients and we respect professional secrecy.

Do you have a special section for Kids? We have two specialized doctors for Pediatric Dentistry and Special Needs Dental Care.

Tell us about your achievements and awards? I have successfully completed more than 5000 cases in cosmetic dentistry and full mouth rehabilitation between Lebanon and Kuwait. We took part in the most important exhibitions related to beauty and health and sponsored various events. We were chosen to be a member of the jury in numbers of beauty pageant and most prestigious award ceremonies in the Middle East, and the best is yet to come.

What are your future plans? Expanding our services through all the Middle East in the aim of raising BMS Dental Clinic’s reputation very high in order to be recognized as leaders in the Dental Care Services and Cosmetic Dentistry.

Your message for our readers? Keep smiling with BMS Dental Clinics!

Your message for us at CityPages magazine? Wishing you the best of success and thank you for your interest in BMS.

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A Miami native of Latin descent, this passionate culinaire has dazzled diners and almost no other Miami chef has made as big a splash on the national culinary scene as Chef Michelle Bernstein. Chef Bernstein, a James Beard Award winner (Best Chef South 2008) and author of Cuisine a Latina, has two successful South Florida outposts: Michy’s, her cozy, haute neighborhood haunt on Miami’s Biscayne Corridor, and SRA. Martinez, her eclectic tapas restaurant in the burgeoning Miami Design District. In 2001, she joined the Food Network as co-host of the show Melting Pot, where she introduced many Americans to the art of Nuevo Latino Cuisine. Bernstein would return to the Food Network years later to battle Bobby Flay on Iron Chef America, from which the Miami chef emerged victorious. Most recently, Bernstein launched the Miami chapter of Common Threads, an after-school program dedicated to teaching underprivileged kids ages 8-11 to cook, socialize, and eat healthy one recipe at a time. In addition, Chef Bernstein is anticipating the fall 2009 launch of her fourth restaurant – Michelle Bernstein, an upscale, seafood-driven concept located at the gorgeous Omphoy Ocean Resort in Palm Beach, Florida. Read our exclusive interview with Chef Bernstein: Since when did you get interested in cooking?

I’ve been interested in cooking since I was four years old. The smell of my mother’s cooking would entice me and I’d have to go learn what she was doing.

Who was your inspiration? My mother, Julia Child and Jack Pepin.

What formal education did you go through? Johnson and Wales University.

When you started, did you want to specializing in preparing something in particular? No. I wanted to learn as much as I could about the art and science of cooking.

What according to you is one magical ingredient in your cooking? Shallots do wonder for everything.

What does the process of inventing a new recipe involve? It could be a dream; it could be a beautiful product, like the most perfect vegetable and how to make its flavor even more robust. Much trial and error and experimentation.

What is the toughest part in inventing a new recipe? For me it’s always about the ascetics. I have no problem creating a flavor, it just never looks the same on a plate as it does in my head.

What do you mean when you say that: “My food is luxurious but approachable”? We’re using the best ingredients we can source -- locally, nationally and internationally; yet, we don’t go in too many directions with the flavor combinations.We love when people find a beautiful memory in our recipes.

Tell us about your book “Cuisine a Latina.” I named it that for my French base and my semi-Latin heritage. It has some recipes inspired by my mother, some of my first recipes as a chef and some dishes I created at my first restaurant, Michy’s.

Any new books on the way? Lots of ideas but nothing in the works yet.

Besides your cooking, what other foods do you enjoy? I actually don’t eat my own cooking very often. My husband and I crave everything Asian and everything raw.

Tell us about your achievements and awards that you have won? James Beard 2008 – Best Chef of the South. Numerous dining awards, res-

taurants awards. Best New Restaurant 2010 – Sra. Martinez.One of 50 best restaurants in the country, Gourmet Magazine - Michy’s. Several humanitarian awards.

Tell us about your restaurants. Why did you come up with two different brand names? Michy’s, my nickname, is my go to food, my go to restaurant. It’s very approachable and satisfying to the pallet. Sra Martinez, which is my husband 's last name (and I want people to start calling me Mrs. Martinez), is a tapas restaurant where we serve not only Spanish but tapas from all over the world.

What is your role in running these two restaurants? To successfully employ an amazing group of people and give them a great place not only to work, but to call home.

What are your future plans? Are you looking at expansion of existing restaurants or starting something new? We just started something new, Crumb on Parchment, a café/bakery where we feed people that work and live in the Design District neighborhood.My new line of cookware launched on Home Shopping Network a couple of months ago.

What new experiments you would like to do? I don’t like to talk about experiments, because if they fail I don’t mind showing people that I made a mistake, but I don’t want anyone trying what doesn’t work.

Have you ever been to the middle-east and what do you feel about the food of middle-east? I absolutely love it. It’s some of my favorite food. I could literally live on raw kibbeh, mejadarah. If I could out labneh on everything I would. Tahini crusted fish with pomegranate seeds is my go to wow dish.

Tell us about Common Threads? Common Threads teaches children to cook and eat healthfully while learning about the importance of socializing. Common Threads originated from Chicago but I loved it so much I brought it down to Miami.

What according to you is the best age to start learning to cook? As soon as your child can safely help in the kitchen get them involved.

Cooking is a life skill, not just a hobby.

Your message for us at CityPages magazine? I think traveling is the best way to learn and to truly learn a culture you need to deeply embed yourself in its cuisine.

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Chef Michelle Bernstein Owner / Executive Chef of SRA. Martinez and Michyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurants - Miami, FL Jameel Arif

Try the amazing recipes contributed by Chef Michelle this month in our cooking section on Page 52

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Diva of Real Estate Marketing “It’s really not something a woman can do,” or at least that is what they used to tell Mai. Ever heard of her? I would like to introduce you to Mai Al-Faraj, one of the first female in Real Estate marketing in Kuwait. She is an accomplished business woman in the domain of commercial real estate marketing in Kuwait and Egypt. Her success comes as a result of advanced adoption of innovative technologies, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a far-reaching commitment to service – all uncommon for the industry. Sprinting beyond the antiquated systems common in the tradition-bound world of real estate, Mai is a leader in introducing new marketing systems using the latest tools of the internet and social networking. In addition, Mai is a real estate speaker and independent property consultant to several clients. Mai is currently on a career break and busy raising her 3 boys who are a true source of inspiration for her and she is trying to cultivate rich values in them and helping them develop a very balanced personality. I was really honoured to interview Mai this month for our readers:

Please introduce yourself to our readers? I am a Kuwaiti with a passion for media and marketing. Please tell us about your education? After completing my Bachelors degree in Public Relations and Advertising from the American University in Cairo I continued my education and completed my Masters Degree in Mass Communication specializing in TV Production and Journalism. What led you to choose Marketing? I actually wanted to be a genetics engineer and I had a scholarship from England to study at one of the leading university. However, my father did not want me to travel that far. He was a great lover of art and history and instead wanted me to study in Egypt where I could be close to him and also exposed to the rich culture and history. Marketing is a very interesting field. You learn new things every day. This is exactly what I like. I believe learning never ends. Moreover at that time it was a belief that it was not something for women to do and I wanted to prove that I could do it. Tell us about your work experiences? After completing my Bachelors degree, I worked for the Kuwait Information Center in Cairo as a consultant for the international foreign media department. Later in 1993, I joined the Arab Radio and Television (ART), Cairo as a producer and reporter. I wrote several scripts and reported events such as Cairo International Film Festival, Art Exhibitions and I also interviewed film stars and celebrities for the film channels. I had produced many video films on selected topics and assisted the production team on various assignments.

I also anchored the sports channel and worked a film critic for the movie channel. Wow, that is amazing. So, how come you shifted to real estate and tell us about your experiences in Real Estate marketing? Well, after returning to Kuwait, I joined the National Real Estate Company as the Marketing Manager and was mainly responsible for the Kuwait Free Trade Zone (KFTZ) area. It was a new concept in Kuwait and I am lucky that I worked on it and made several successful marketing strategies and plans, advertising campaigns, which lead to generation of hundreds of leads within a short span. In 2006, I joined ERA-Kuwait Real Estate Company as the Acting General Manager and Director of Marketing and Business Development. This was a great experience as I was involved in all aspects of a Real Estate Company. Later in 2008, I was appointed as the SVP for Marketing and Business Development for Mayadeen Company which had over 150 million KDs is assets. I then founded my own company in 2009 and was an Independent Property Consultant. I worked with a Spanish company and provided Marketing and Business Development advisory for their projects in Asyut (Egypt) and Chad (Africa). Can you imagine that I travelled both these places? I was later hired by Mena Holding Company as the Regional Marketing Manager for their projects in Egypt. I t was a great experience and after 2 years working with them, I just took a break last month. Why Real Estate Marketing? In fact, I am the first Kuwaiti female to be in the Real Estate market-

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ing business. I like challenges and I believe Real Estate marketing is a big challenge especially for a woman. “I love marketing…. I am always working with something different and that really keeps me on my toes. I love to get up every morning and get right to work. I love pitching story ideas to the media and seeing the story come to life. Watching companies get more business from the work I have helped them with is very exciting to me.” If you could invite a personality to dinner, who would it be, and why? My father. I really admire him. Is having a Blackberry a curse or a blessing? It could be either, depending on how you use it. What do you think are the 3 Keys to Success? Knowledge; faith in yourself; and having no ego. What exciting plans and developments does the future hold for you? I am currently taking a break from my professional life. Although, I am providing consultancy to a few firms. I have not decided yet as to what will I do once I start again but I am considering different options. What are the best pieces of advice you can offer to aspiring Marketing professionals in the real estate business? Real estate marketing is not magic. It also does not require the mind of a rocket scientist. Smart real estate marketing is about observing the world around you, making a study of living patterns and population trends, identifying values based upon supply and demand, and then taking an action to prepare a marketing plan. So, I would advise that learning is very important and does not end with your degree. You regularly need to update yourself with what’s happening and what’s new. What is one thing you believe is missing these days in people? According to my sense, 'true essence of love' is mssing. People are busy in materialistic things which have affected their attitudes as well. Do you enjoy any kind of sports? I love all water sports but I am more into scuba diving. Which is your favourite place for a holiday? I usually have working holidays and my favourite place is New York.!!! Do you have a favourite food? I am not a foodie person but as long as it tastes good, I eat anything. What is more important taste or environment? Both I guess. Can you name something you never forget before going to sleep? Prayers. I have my own way of communicating to God and I thank him for giving me the energy to accomplish my tasks. Is there anything you can never leave your house without? My Misbah !!! Do you have a message for us at CityPages? I would like to thank CityPages for interviewing me, and I like that you introduce and promote Kuwaiti females from different professionals. I wish a very good luck to the entire team of CityPages and hope you succeed in you mission.

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Who’s who on the rugby pitch?! Rugby Positions Part 1 Forwards

A rugby union team is made up of 15 players: eight forwards, numbered from 1 to 8; and seven backs, numbered from 9 to 15 and depending upon the competition, there can be up to eight replacements, 16 to 23!! Each player has a fixed role with specialist positional skills and each team uses the same formation. So it is different from both football with its various formations (4–3–3, 3–5–2, etc.) and cricket, where players are commonly moved from one field position to another (e.g. from silly mid-on to deep cover point). The game developed quickly and “Forwards” (1-8; the big guys) and “Backs” (915 the smaller quick guys) were established. Backs being the fast runners with complicated game plans and the forward with their strength and straight forward game plan. In part one we will concentrate on the “Forwards” as this is where the grunt work is done and if you are big this is where you would be placed. As we go along you will find that different positions have different names. I will attempt to explain what each position does and where they fit in to the magical game of rugby! Sam Wigg

Front Row The Props 1 and 3

Jason Leonard has over 100 caps (international games) for England

The role of both the loose- and tight-head props is to support the hooker in the scrum and to provide effective, dynamic support for the jumpers in the line-out. Along with the second row, the props provide the main power in the push forward in the scrum. For this reason they are usually the strongest and heaviest players in the team. Under modern rules non-specialists are not allowed to play as props (or hooker) as specialist skills are required to ensure the scrum does not collapse, a situation which can be very dangerous sometimes resulting in crushing or breaking of the neck and spine. If there are not enough props or hookers on either team (and no replacements are available), uncontested scrums will be set, where no pushing is permitted, and the team putting the ball into the scrum has to win it. A tight-head prop is so called because they pack down on the right-hand side of the scrum and so (because the players engage to the left of their opponents) their head fits between the opposing loose-head prop and hooker. In contrast, the loose-head prop packs down on the left-hand side where their head is outside that of the opposing tight-head prop. Although it may look to the neutral observer that the two positions are quite similar (and some players have the ability to play on both sides of the scrum), the technical challenges of each are quite different. Props are also in the position of being able to direct the movement of the scrum in moving side to side to prevent the other team's scrum from "wheeling" the set scrum and forcing another "put in" from the opposing side. Outside of the scrum and line-outs, props use their great strength and weight to win rucks and mauls for their teams and to make large drives forwards with the ball. Props in the International Rugby Hall of Fame include: Jason Leonard (England and Lions), Syd Millar (Ireland and Lions) and Wilson Whineray (New Zealand). Millar and Whineray are also members of the IRB Hall of Fame.

Hooker 2 The hooker is a key position in attacking and defensive play. The name is derived from the fact that hookers use their feet to 'hook' the ball in the scrum; because of the pressure put on the body by the scrum it is considered to be one of the most dangerous positions to play. They also normally throw the ball in at line-outs. Hookers have more in common with back row forwards, with many being used as ball carriers, despite the fact that they are often the smallest of the forwards. The hooker is typically a key player in the scrum generally being regarded as its leader. A hooker will not allow his forwards to engage until he feels that the binds are right and all players are ready. In addition, hookers may act as an extra prop in the scrum and, instead of contesting the feed, they aim to wreak havoc on opposition feeds. Often the hooker and the loose-head prop will combine to attack the opposition tight-head, as disrupting the no. 3 is often the key to gaining the upper hand at scrum time. Hookers tend to control the forwards and are often the players who direct the forwards in mauls. Hookers in the International Rugby Hall of Fame include: Sean Fitzpatrick (New Zealand) and Keith Wood (Ireland and Lions).

Keith Wood – 58 caps over 10 year international career

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Second Row Lock 4 and 5

Martin Johnson – Captained England to World Cup success. Is now the countrys head coach.

Locks (second row) are almost always the tallest players on the team and so are the primary targets at line-outs. At line-outs, locks must jump aggressively, usually being lifted by team mates, to catch the ball and get it to the scrum half, or at least get the first touch so that the ball comes down on their side. In scrums the two locks (second row) slide their heads between a prop and the hooker on either side so that each of their shoulders is directly supporting the upper thigh of those players in order to drive and support the front row during the scrummage. They bind tightly together and enter the scrum simultaneously, generally as directed by the hooker once the front row is set. They are also responsible for keeping the scrum square and the front row together, while providing the supportive power to drive the scrum forward. (This position is referred to as the "engine room".) “Tight five" refers to how tight these players must be bound together in order to be effective in a scrum. Locks are very tall, athletic and have an excellent standing jump, along with good strength. They also make good ball carriers, bashing holes in the defence around the ruck and maul. They are the main figures of rucks and mauls, often directing how a ruck or maul moves by pushing them. Locks in the International Rugby Hall of Fame include: Bill Beaumont (England and Lions), Gordon Brown (Scotland and Lions), Frik du Preez (South Africa), John Eales (Australia), Martin Johnson (England and Lions), Brian Lochore (New Zealand), Willie John McBride (Ireland and Lions), and Colin Meads (New Zealand). Du Preez, Eales and McBride are also members of the IRB Hall of Fame.

Back row Flanker 6 and 7

Ritchie McCaw – New Zealand’s current captain and inspirational leader.

Martin Williams – Versatile flanker with nearly 100 caps

Flanker is a fairly dynamic position with the fewest set responsibilities during the game. It is their responsibility to clear up messy balls to start a new phase of play, meaning they play a major role in maintaining/gaining possession after handling errors.

In the scrum, flankers do less pushing than the tight five, but they have to break away quickly and attempt to tackle the opposing backs if the opposition wins the scrum; and to cover their own half backs if they win the scrum. Due to their role in the scrum, flankers should be fairly heavy whilst still having speed and power. The blindside should be the bigger, more destructive defensive player whilst the openside should be the quicker of the two. Considering how dynamic this position is, flankers can adapt slightly to their own style of play; for example, they can become big figures in tackling and mauls, or use their pace to run with the backs for tactical manoeuvres and get through the opposition's defence. Flankers are renowned for their stereotype of cheating in the scrum, a stereotype that may be justified due to their inescapable ability to break off early and intervene with other aspects of the scrum, due to their positioning on the extreme sides of the pack (thus the name "flanker"). Flankers in the International Rugby Hall of Fame include: Dave Gallaher (New Zealand), Michael Jones (New Zealand), Martin Williams (Wales and Lions), Ian Kirkpatrick (New Zealand), Graham Mourie (New Zealand), Francois Pienaar (South Africa), Jean Prat (France), Richie McCaw (New Zealand),Jean-Pierre Rives (France), Fergus Slattery (Ireland and Lions), and Wavell Wakefield (England).

Number 8

With his distinctive looks Sébastien Chabal is a powerful Number 8

Number eight is the only position that does not have a specific name in English and is simply referred to as "number eight" or "eighthman". The modern number eight has the physical strength of a tight forward along with the mobility and pace of other loose forwards (he is often the fastest loose forward in the pack). The number eight packs down at the rear of the scrum, controlling the movement of the ball to the scrum-half with his feet. The number eight is the position where the ball enters the backline from the scrum and, hence, both fly-half and inside centre take their lead from the number eight who, as the hindmost player in the scrum, can elect to pick and run with the ball like a back. As a result, the number eight has similar opportunities to a back to run from set plays. They are normally tall and athletic and used as an option to win the ball from the back of the lineout. Like flankers they do less of the pushing than locks or props, but need to be quick to cover opposition half-backs. A number eight should be a key ball-winner in broken play, and occasionally a 'battering ram' at the front of rucks; he should also be able to break the opposition's line like his blindside flanker counterpart and the centres. Number eights in the International Rugby Hall of Fame include: Mervyn Davies (Wales and British Lions), Morne du Plessis (South Africa), Sébastien Chabal (France), Brian Lochore (New Zealand) and Hennie Muller (South Africa) I hope this has helped your grasp of the ever developing game of Rubgy. There is a position for everyone in Rugby that is why it is such fantastic game that can appeal to everyone! Next month we will feature the backs. And look out for September! When rugby world cup fever starts with the World Cup in New Zealand.

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Tokyo's Tube Hotels

A visitor relaxes in a sleeping module at Tokyo's tube Hotel â&#x20AC;&#x153;Capsule Inn Akihabaraâ&#x20AC;? The two-square-meter sleep modules are equipped with a TV, Radio and Wireless LAN and are priced at 3500 yen per night. Till recently it has mainly been the office workers who stay at such tube hotels when they cannot go home, but recently they are attracting many foreign travelers due to their Japanese style.

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Almonds and Diabetes

Almonds have always been delights on a platter. We are sure to know that they are nutritious, but do we know they are a tiny wonder for treating diseases? All about almonds and diabetes has been paired in the article below.

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a fistful of almonds every time hunger throws a tantrum, is my favorite part of following a diet, with still pampering my taste buds. Almond is a nut that has a rich and creamy taste, along with a high nutritional value. Talking more about this nut, it is actually the seed of a fruit. Due to its health benefits, it has always been recommended as a healthy snack. One of the many benefits of almonds that may interest some sweet buds is that, it has a special blessing to tame and be able to treat the most rapidly growing disease in the world, that is diabetes. Diabetes stands as a disease that defines high sugar levels due to very little or absent insulin secretion in the body. Insulin is vital for processing glucose as fuel in the body and also balance the level of glucose. For those affected with diabetes, following a diet and maintaining the sugar level becomes very important in order to keep the disease in control. Among the list of foods to eat in diabetes, almonds have been most successful in taming sugar levels. Several researches and surveys have been conducted to study and prove the role of this nutritional snack in controlling diabetes. More on almonds and diabetes has been compiled below. About Diabetes Let us learn a little more about diabetes, so as to understand the role of almonds in diabetes better. There are three types of diabetes. Mainly, type 1 diabetes, that is usually detected in childhood, where little or no insulin is produced. Type 2 diabetes is the most common and rapidly growing type. This affects adults due to decreased production of insulin in the body, and also due to the poor response of the body to insulin. This type is usually triggered by obesity factors. The third type of diabetes is called gestational diabetes, it usually occurs when glucose levels rise above normal, mainly in pregnant women. These women have a risk of developing type 2 diabetes later. Type 1 diabetes need insulin doses to control their sugar, whereas type 2 diabetes can be controlled well, with good exercise and a proper diet, along with medicines.

Dhanashree Patane Role of Almonds in Diabetes Almonds are packed with nutrition and energy. To be precise, almonds are powerhouses of dietary fiber, minerals like calcium, potassium, iron, manganese, selenium, zinc, and vitamins like vitamin E, and B-complex group of vitamins â&#x20AC;&#x201C; mainly niacin, thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin B6, pantothenic acid and folates. They are an excellent source of mono-unsaturated fats that increase the good cholesterol in the body. Most health experts suggest almonds for diabetes. n People who include almonds in their diet are at a lesser risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, due to the benefits of high fiber and monounsaturated fats in almonds. n According to a study it is observed that including almonds in the diet could help curb heart diseases and diabetes. Almonds and type 2 diabetes have a deeper relation. With almonds nutritional content, it is observed that almonds can help treat type 2 diabetes. n Diabetics have a low sensitivity to insulin, due to which, fats and glucose in the body are not completely metabolized, they remain in the bloodstream and may pose a risk. Almonds are beneficial to trigger metabolism of fats in the body and also maintain blood glucose levels. Another study conducted, proved that along with controlling blood sugar, almonds also helped diabetics to tackle high blood pressure and triglyceride levels. n According to many studies, people with diabetes may have a deficiency of manganese and magnesium. Almonds are rich sources of these minerals that can make up for this deficiency. n Almonds were found to stimulate insulin sensitivity in diabetics. Due to the ability of almonds to tackle obesity issues, by lowering LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) levels in the body, it is helpful to treat people with a pre-diabetic condition (condition where the sugar levels are high, but not so high to make the minimum that falls in the diabetes bracket) due to high cholesterol. n The sudden rise in blood sugar level after a meal is another major cause that leads to diabetes. It is studied that having almonds in the diet contributes to controlling the sudden steep rise in sugar after meals. They help in reducing the GI (glycemic index) of the meal, to maintain the blood sugar levels. When a survey was conducted to study this effect, blood samples of the people on an almond rich diet showed better results for decreased insulin resistance and better sugar control.

With so many health benefits for diabetics, almonds are the most recommended and revered nut for treating diabetes. Whether diabetic or not, make sure you grab a handful of these for complete and balanced nutrition. Almonds and diabetes sure make a rival duo. And as truly said here too, the best one wins!

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“An apple

a day keeps the doctor away”. Why do you need to keep the doctor away? Instead, shouldn’t we try keeping the diseases away? Now we can rephrase the quote like – “an apple a day keeps diseases away”. Yeah! We spared the doctor! Okay, jokes apart. Seriously, I am here to talk about the health benefits of apples, espcially green apples – why not follow the green revolution here. Numerous diseases and ill health conditions like Alzheimers, heart, lungs, cancer diseases and many more are being kept away and cured by green apples. In fact, apples and some other fruits are known to alone prevent cancers like breast cancer, colon and prostrate cancers, etc. Almost all fruits, and especially the apples, are well known for their fiber content. In today’s world of junkies and fast foods, the digestive system is in grave need for fiber- rich foods that could ease the bowel movements. Thus, green apples also reduce the risk of colon cancers. For health, apples are the best antioxidant containers. Anti- oxidants are the nutritive ingredients of the natural food that help release the free radicals or toxins in the body and clean it up. The entire bad residue is eliminated off the body and, thus, risks for heart and lung diseases are diminished. Antioxidizing the body contributes towards skin health also, eleminating the toxic substances that cause acne and other blemishes. Eating apples for health also reduce risks of skin infections and skin cancers by keeping the superficial and subcutaneous layers of the skin clean, moist and supple. Green apples are found to be effective in reducing the risks and chances of neurodegenerative diseases like the schizophrenia, dementia, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer. Apples being the cholesterol and sugar free fruits takes one far away from the fat deposition. And a secret is that the green apples act as fat cutters due to the fiber present. So consumption of green apples can silently play a role to reduce your weight along with you striving with exercise. Apples are also a boon for the addicts. Apple cider vinegar helps preventing kidney stone formations. Now, talking about cider vinegar from green apple, how can we miss out itchy scalps? Cider vinegar is the sole solution for treating itchiness of scalps and other such inflammatory conditions of the skin, due to its germ cleansing properties. Green apples are a good substitute for Vitamin C. It has been practically found

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out that 100 grams of apple equals 1.5 mg of Vitamin C when comes to antioxidant contents. Vitamin C is very essential for the body routine since it is the only vitamin for the body that is purely water soluble. Doctors recommend apples for health, in cases of obesity, gonorrhea, bronchial asthma, insomnia, tuberculosis, pyorrhea, neuritis, halitosis, arthritis and stones of the gall bladder. The list does not finish here. This is just to go shorter. In addition to the health benefits of green apples, we have some cosmetic benefits of them too. Want to know more? Continue reading... Juice of freshly crushed apples is applied on the face for curing acne vulgaris and dark circles. The day long strained eyes can be relieved with the help of fresh pulp of apple on the eye lids for about 15 minutes. Apple leaves and skin can be used for preparing paste which when applied as shampoo causes dandruff to heal quicker. Also, this kind of a remedy eases faster hair growth and prevents breakage and falling of the hair. Last but never the least, eating green apple directly with teeth without slicing, is a good way of keeping the teeth and the gums strong and viable. Eating an apple daily can help cease the bleeding of gums. Also, eating fresh green apples prevent the formation of plaque on the teeth and the tongue.

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How to Wake Up Fresh So many people have trouble getting out of bed as soon as their alarm goes off. They eventually pry out of bed, only to feel rushed and frantic because they're late. In today's world of the self-employed, or graveyard-shift workers, there are many people who find it difficult to wake up fresh and happy. Sleep makes us a bit down. How you wake up in the morning depends on a few factors that very easily can be modified or changed by you. Try these small changes and see the difference:

Don't eat dinner right before bed: As

the digestion process takes a while, avoid going to bed right after dinner. Try and leave a few hours in between your last meal and your bedtime. Also, avoid ingesting caffeine, sugar, chocolate or too much alcohol just before bed. They may upset your intestines in such a way that you will have a very light sleep that doesn't recharge you at all.

Sleep environment: Your sleeping en-

vironment needs to be of refreshing and recharging nature. The quality of air you breathe in your sleep is far more important than most people realize. Bad quality air can lead to headaches, stuffy noses etc. Leave

the window a little bit open. This will allow poisonous carbon dioxide to float away and let new oxygen to float in. It is also important to find a balance between clothes and bed cover so that your body temperature remains consistent and you do not feel too hot or cold. Also, invest in a mattress and pillow that suit your comfort needs.

Go to bed early: If you want to get up ear-

lier, you have to go to bed earlier. The benefit to waking up early is that you'll perform better and be more alert at the time of day that you need to be.

Deep breathing: Clear your mind before

falling asleep. Practice some deep breath-

ing techniques and if you can spend a few minutes meditating you'll have maximum results.

Go to the toilet: Your kidneys continue

to work when you are asleep and by the morning your bladder will be full. If your bladder fills up early, you might feel the need to go during the night and this disturbs your sleep. Therefore, it is important to go to the toilet before sleep even if you feel no need.

Get enough sleep: Allow enough time

to get the amount of sleep your body needs. The average recommended amount of sleep is 6-8 hrs but everyone is different. Notice

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and Happy? the difference between six and eight hours of sleep and how it affects you. Know how much you need.

Avoid sleeping pills: Unfortunately, many people turn to sleeping pills and other medications to solve their sleeping problems. By doing this, they are just treating the symptoms and not the cause. You should have them for short periods and only when prescribed by the doctor.

Put your alarm away from the bed: Never keep your alarm next to your bed. Always keep it a bit far which will cause you to wake and walk for a while. This will stop you from just hitting the snooze button and diving back under the covers.

Get up straight away: The best things you can do to wake up early and feel alert and fresh is to get up straight away. You may feel that you are getting a bit more rest by hitting the snooze button, but hitting the snooze button awakens your brain so it can never fully go back to sleep as it is anticipating the next alarm sound. So you will feel more tired than if you had just got up straight away.

Wake up with a Smile: As soon as you wake up, smile. There are opportunities and blessings waiting for you. Open up your heart to receive them. Look on the bright side of the day.

Let the sunlight in: Opening your curtains to let the sunlight in is a great way to make you feel more awake. Your mind will respond to light and bring you out of sleep.

Have a glass of water: Your body loses fluid overnight which can make you feel a bit tired when you wake up. Having a glass of water on an empty stomach will kick start your metabolism and as such you will wake up faster and feel more alert.

Stretch and Exercise: When you are groggy in the morning, a nice stretch in the fresh air can wake you up fast. Also, doing physical activity releases endorphins making you feel good. The more you exercise the more energy you will have as you become fitter and healthier.

Eat a high energy breakfast: Skipping your first meal of the day affects your energy level. You need to eat breakfast to get your metabolism going and making energy for your body. Have a heavy healthy breakfast and feel energized throughout the day.

Get up at the same time everyday: You need to get out of bed at the same time everyday, even on weekends. If you change times everyday you will irritate your body clock and find it extremely difficult to get out of bed.

Take a Nap in the Afternoon: The primary reason why people find it extremely difficult to wake up refreshed and happy is because they are not getting enough sleep. Try to take a nap for 20-30 minutes at day time. It helps reduce stress and you will feel refreshed. If you want to be a morning person follow the above tips mentioned. Although all of them may not work for you, but some of them definitely will help.

Good Night, Sweet Dreams!

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MYTHS ABOUT The Weather in Kuwait has become very unpredictable. You get thunderstorm and rain in the middle of May, and sandstorms during spring! But one thing is very predictable and that is ALLERGY. Rain or shine you cannot escape allergies, especially the SEASONAL ALLERGY SUFFERERS. The more common causes of allergies in Kuwait are dust and pollen. Allergy sufferers are willing to try any remedy to ease their sufferings but common misconceptions can keep you from getting the right treatment. So, I am presenting here 5 bits of conventional wisdom that needed a little more checking out. Dr. Nazia Nausheen

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ALLERGIES MYTH 1: Flowers are a leading allergy irritant. FACT: Though you can see pollen in the flowers but those typically are not allergenic.

Trees and grass on the other hand tend to be the primary culprit as they use wind which contains those nasty allergy causing pollens. So next time when you pick up a bouquet for a seasonal allergy sufferer, don’t worry too much!

MYTH 2: Eat the locally grown honey and you will not get allergies. FACT: The reason why people think that honey gives you resistance against allergy is

that pollen causes allergy, and honey is made from pollen. Perhaps if you ingested the pollen, then it might somehow buildup a tolerance…but the fact is the pollen that the honey is made out of, flower pollen, is not the pollen that causes the allergies. So if you want to eat honey, well and good, but don’t even think that it will give you protection against allergies.

MYTH 3: Over the counter allergic medications (antihistamines) can eliminate your allergy. FACT: Over the counter allergic medications act as Band-Aid for allergy symptoms

and don’t address the allergy itself. They can help control symptoms such as sneezing and watery eyes but they can not fight the inflammation that triggered the symptoms in the first place, for that you need anti inflammatory medications.

MYTH 4: Natural supplements are not effective at combating allergy symptoms. FACT: Studies have shown that some natural supplements are very effective for example Butterbur. It was used by Native Americans for the treatment of headache and inflammation. Butterbur is an effective treatment for hay fever without the drowsiness of an antihistamine. However, in the plant form it does contain certain toxins that can cause liver toxicity so it is better to buy a commercial product with words ”UPAfree” on the label. Another natural supplement, stinging nettle is also found to be effective in controlling hay fever symptoms. But always consult your doctor before using herbal supplements especially kids, pregnant women and people taking medications.

MYTH 5: You can outgrow your seasonal allergies. FACT: you can not really outgrow your allergies though your symptoms can come and go. There is tendency for some people to become less sensitive over time but that does not mean allergy is completely gone.

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Poetry By: Rania IbraHeem Abdul Azziz A Message to a Real Man

Understand Me

Oh my friend, today there's no debate.

I can't help but being a simple human.

With each of your words I truly can relate.

With all that entail of being a woman.

Today we are reading from the same page.

I'm human and I do commit mistakes.

Screaming out loud from the same stage.

I'm a woman and my heart can easily break.

Proudly I'll stand next to you, with solid nerves.

I'm human with all those low and high greed.

Chant with you your every written verse. People can judge you when they don't even know the law They would ignore all your inside qualities and spot an appearance flaw Their shallow concepts is what makes you suffer Wrong unfair perspectives laid years ago by others While they gave you the right of the superiority They _deep inside_ caged your humanity While they crowned you on top of the community They framed a narrow picture of how you are supposed to be Height, muscled arms and broad chest Looks of a man at his very best

I'm a woman with all those simple and complicated needs. Living in a world full of contradiction and deception. Everyone is searching for his own satisfaction. Using other's to reach their ultimate goal. Asking perfection from them all. And I have been hurt so much in the past. The scars are there to last. They are holding me back. Slowing me down in my track. I'm invaded by millions of shadowed doubts. And they are holding my emotions from getting out. So please don't push hard on me.

Have to be macho and extremely tough

I'm fragile beyond the strength that you see.

Around all the edges you have to be sharp and rough

I know you are the man and you have the higher power.

But those people who perceive a man to be only that

But that doesn't mean that I rank much lower.

There is no shame calling them such airheads brats

You know I become the sister, the wife and the mother.

Those will get to know they are copy cats

As you become the father, the husband and the brother

No brains what so ever to fill in their big hiding hats

So don't take me for granted my dear.

Time will teach them that it won't make you less of a man

Inconsideration can only feed my fear.

If you can be passionate, if others you understand.

Don't ask me for your rights and deny mine.

It won't make you less rational or sane. If you shared your heart with your brain. Let them know you realize your emotions and let them out Instead of fuss them inside yelling a silent shout Let them know you are a human who cries when in pain. Better than flush your tears down the drain. Let them know it doesn't matter if you are crossed eyes or have crocked nose If you are huge as an elephant or slim as a hose Those who will get close to you and care, Only those who will get to know you are a man, a rare. Those who will hang on through the storms going in your skull,

A one way relationship never works out fine. Talk to me and make me your best friend. Don't underestimate me and trust my mind instead. If I have a problem, do care to listen. And if I made a mistake let me know I can be forgiven. Accept me as I am, as a whole. The good and the bad, embrace them all. I love you and I know I can love you even more. I know I'll feel things I never felt before. I want your love to give me peace and care. I want you to treat me right and fair. I want my love to you to be free and grow.

Only those who will get the chance to float with your spirit, free and lull.

I want my love to lose its fears and not be slow.

Those who will be patient when your nature is so raw,

I want our love to remain all life through.

Only those who will get to see the diamond of your heart when it glows.

I want our love to be mutual between me and you.

Those who recognize where you stand and what you feel,

So can we build our relation like it should be?

Only those who will know by having a man like you, they are having the real deal.

Help me understand you and get to understand me.

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BEAUTYPAGES

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TRIED & TESTED: MALE FACIAL CREAMS MILLY NOLAN

Keeping the skin  hydrated, smooth and healthy is as important for men as it is for women. Here is our pick for six of the best facial creams for guys. Shiseido Men Skin Empowering Cream They say: This cream is enriched with ingredients that help fight signs of fatigue and promote collagen production. It also contains particles that disperse light, helping to even out the skin. Men say: "We like the lightweight texture and you hardly notice you have it on, which is a good thing. It leaves the skin feeling soft though. The black packaging is cool, but prefer a bottle that has a pump."

JB Man Daily Moisturiser They say: This natural-based moisturiser contains green-tea extract, to improve texture and minimise fine lines and pores; witch-hazel, to soothe, calm and protect; and linden extract, to stimulate circulation. We like the subtle scent. It’s a refreshing smell to put on each morning. The formula is light and easily absorbed and leaves the skin feeling soft.  I think the skin looks healthier somehow said the men using it.

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Lancome Men Age Fight Anti-Age Perfecting Fluid They say: Formulated to fight signs of ageing, this product is best suited for men aged 30-40. It blocks oxidative stress, reduces lines and energises the skin.  Great packaging and we like that it is a pump bottle – makes it easy to use. The texture is light, and on application it’s as if it evaporates. Or is ‘absorb’ a better word? The skin feels nice and soft afterwards."

KM Man Aqua River Face Cream For Men They say: This moisturiser offers the perfect aftershave finish as well as providing protection against the elements. It boasts natural ingredients and sustainable packaging.  This cream is not at all greasy, nor does it leave the face looking so. It feels calming on the skin after shaving, which we assume is from the aloe vera. It has a nice, natural smell which isn’t overpowering.

Nivea For Men Sensitive Moisturiser They say: Designed with no fragrance, colourants or alcohol, to prevent irritation, this daily moisturiser will keep the skin hydrated for 24 hours and alleviates dryness. It’s very soothing to put on after shaving (no tingle!), and the lightweight texture makes it easy to rub in. Afterwards the skin feels wellmoisturised without any greasy residue. We don’t mind the fact that it has no smell.

LAB Series Max LS Age-Less Face Cream

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Dhari Al-Muhareb

Recently

I had the opportunity to visit Australia for business. I always wanted to see Sydney as I had heard that it is a City of Dreams. That still leaves all the historic sites, colonial buildings and cobbled streets, tourist precincts, the 2000 Olympics site, cosmopolitan nightlife, harbour and river cruises, inner city monorail, world class aquarium, museums and art galleries...Sydney has it all and there is no shortage of great sightseeing tours for visitors. I have captured so many memories from my trip that I would like to share with our readers through these pages. Sydney is a city in New South Wales, Australia, and the largest and oldest city in Australia (discovered in 1788). With a population of 4.3 people at a density of population of approximately 345.7 hab / km Â˛ as Sydney is the largest center of economic, commercial and cultural in Australia. Sydney is the areas that have a tendency to local and international tourist, and is also one of the most beautiful cities in the world and the best goodness of living. Sydney is located between the Pacific Ocean in the east and the Blue Mountains in the west. It has the largest natural harbor in the world, Port Jackson, and more than 70 ports and beaches. There is no shortage of things to do in Sydney. The city offers every activity imaginable with watersports being very popular. Swimming, surfing, sailing, boating, cruising, windsurfing, diving, jetskis....if it can be done on water, you can do it in Sydney. Many major sporting events take place in Sydney so there is usually a range of choices from the sporting calendar. There are the many skyscrapers as well as many beautiful buildings, including City Hall, Sydney, and the building of Queen

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Sydney

The city of dreams

Victoria. The city is divided into about 300 to 38 district and local area governance, the economy, the central stretch even two kilometers from the Gulf of Sydney. Sydney is still seen by some as the capital of the Australian continent. It occupies a prominent place in the eyes of many visitors. In 2008, it was named best tourist city in the world for the second year in a row. The Taronga Zoo is famous Zoo in Sydney. The Park is located on the peninsula and is best accessed by ferry from Circular Quay (about 15 minutes). Ferry will land at the bottom of the garden where the cable car to reach the top. Gondola offers a beautiful view of the entire zoo to the Gulf as a whole. Taronga Zoo Sydney occupies an area of 29 hectares, acting animals are more than 2600 (more than 350 species). The most popular section is of course part of Australia, where all animals known local. One of the wonderful attractions that are characterized by the city of Sydney is the Opera House, where an instance of this building in any of the parts of the world in terms of its external appearance. In addition to the fact that this building represented the city of Sydney, it is also one of the key features of Australia

in the world. The opera building is located in charming spot, overlooking a gorgeous Sydney Harbour. The idea of construction of the building in 1950 and designed by architect John Utzon, and suggests the general shape of the design that shows the advanced ages for the period that established it. In a grand opening ceremony under the theme "War and Peace", was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in this magnificent structure October 20, 1973. As a tourist, you will never have a hard time finding something to entertain you. For one, there is usually an ongoing festival or sale in Sydney. The extensive wildlife of Sydney can be seen in the different parks and zoos in Sydney. There is more to Sydney than a kangaroo. Hopefully you have a better idea of Sydney now.

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Hello everyone!

I have decided to concentrate more on Marketing and PR (Public Relations). I will mostly share moments out of my own experience and the knowledge and experience I have gained by working in the hospitality field. I am proudly one of the first Kuwaiti female in this field. In the beginning it was a new experience but fun and nice environment. But then things started getting complicated and I had to face several new challenges on a day-to-day basis. But, today I feel so addicted to it and I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t imagine being not involved in it! Now, let me shed some ideas about marketing. What is marketing and why is it important to you as an entrepreneur? Simply stated, marketing is everything you do to place your product or service in the hands of potential customers. It includes diverse disciplines like sales, public relations, pricing, packaging, and distribution. In order to distinguish marketing from other related professional services, marketing is all about finding the right people to persuade. Marketing is your strategy for allocating resources in order to achieve your objectives. Yet, the most brilliant strategy won't help you earn a profit or achieve your wildest dreams if it isn't built around your potential customers. Marketing doesn't begin with a great idea or a unique product. It begins with customers -- those people who want or need your product and will actually buy or use it. People don't just "buy" a product. They "buy" the concept of what that product will do for them, or help them do for themselves. So, to succeed with marketing, you should begin with a detailed Marketing Plan. A Marketing plan can be considered as your map for success. Major components that you should consider when writing your marketing plan are: r r r r r r

Your Vision Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Objectives Market Analysis Defining Target Audience Competitive Analysis, and An Action Plan.

If all these are completed and handed to the right sales and marketing team, success is guaranteed 100%. The most interesting moment in all

LANA AL-RESHEED'SPAGE

I am happy to join the CityPages Magazine as one of the contributors. I am amazed with the quality of content and wide range of information CityPages provides to its readers. According to me it is truly a reading magazine and is unique in its way. Since I have started reading it from a couple of months; I am in love with the magazine and believe it is the right platform for anyone who wishes to share his or her experiences and pass on the knowledge to the new generation.

this is when you reach your goals and find everybody using your products, IT FEELS SO GOOD!!! And that causes addiction to more marketing and sales!!! Here, I would like to share a few of my favorite quotes: "If you don't see yourself as a winner, then you cannot perform as a winner." - Zig Ziglar Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do." - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe "Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." - Aristotle

My work made me cry a lot but makes me laugh more. No matter how hard is your work, hang on keep doing what you are great in and aim for higher positions and then look back to your achievements with a big smile. I am sure it will be the best smile you will ever have on. I will leave you all here this time and come back to you with some new stories and some bits of knowledge. Good Luck Lana

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Baked Alaska

Serves 4

Pistachio Cake (makes one cookie sheet) INGREDIENTS:

Passion Fruit Sauce INGREDIENTS:

r 10 oz. pistachio flour r 7 oz. powdered sugar r 2.5 oz. all-purpose flour r 2.5 oz. melted butter r 10 eggs r 10 egg yolks r 7 egg whites r 2.5 oz. sugar

r 4 oz. passion fruit puree r 4 oz. mango puree r 1 mango, small dice r 6 strawberries, small dice r bananas, small dice r 4 oz. blueberries

METHOD: Put passion fruit and mango puree into a bowl and mix well. Add fruit.

METHOD: Sift the pistachio flour and sugar together. Combine the flour and melted butter; add this mixture into the pistachio mixture. Whip the whole eggs and the egg yolks for 10 to 15 minutes then add to the flour mixture. Whip the egg whites and sugar to a soft peak and fold carefully into the mixture. Pour onto a buttered cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees until cooked, about 20 minutes.

For the Sauce INGREDIENTS: r 1 cup sugar r 1/3 cup water r 3 egg whites r 1/8 tsp. cream of tartar r Pinch salt

METHOD: Combine the sugar and water in saucepan and stir well. Cook over medium-high heat but do not stir. Instead, swirl pan by the handle. Continue swirling pan and bring mixture to boil. Let it boil until the liquid becomes completely clear. Reduce heat; cover pan and continue to simmer while beating whites. Beat whites slowly until they become foamy. Then beat in cream of tartar and salt. Increase speed and beat whites until stiff peaks form. Uncover sugar syrup; insert candy thermometer and boil until the temperature reaches 238 degrees, the soft-ball stage. Remove from heat; start to beat whites at medium speed and slowly pour boiling syrup into whites, beating all the time. Continue to beat until the mixture forms stiff peaks, about 8 minutes. The meringue is the proper consistency if it does not move when a spatula is run through it. Cut a piece of the pistachio cake using a round or square 2.5-3 inch cutter/mold. Scoop your favorite dulce de leche ice cream with an ice cream scooper and place on the cake. Have the meringue ready in a pastry bag with a large star tip. Working quickly, squeeze meringue around and around the ice cream/cake in circles, starting larger around the bottom and obviously getting smaller as you work up the ice cream (itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not easy and takes some practice), then either quickly torch it with a blow torch made for kitchens or place it in the freezer until you are ready to do so.

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Serves 4

INGREDIENTS: r r

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Shrimp Tiradito with Corn Nuts & Popcorn METHOD:

12 large (U12) shrimp 1 heaping Tbsp. Old Bay seasoning or Zatarain’s Shrimp/Crab Boil

Add the Old Bay seasoning to the boiling water; then, bring the water down to a simmer. Add the shrimp to the water and cook for 1 minute or until the shrimp turn pink. Use tongs to transfer shrimp from the water to a plate and immediately place in the refrigerator until the shrimp has cooled.

For the Sauce INGREDIENTS: r 1 Tbsp. canola oil r 3 Tbsp. red onion, minced r 2 cloves garlic, minced r 2 Tbsp. aji Amarillo paste r ½ cup evaporated milk r 7 ounces cream cheese r 4 saltine crackers r Pinch of salt

METHOD: Heat a sauté pan over medium heat; cook the onion and garlic until soft. Pour the contents of the pan into a blender with the aji Amarillo, evaporated milk, cream cheese, saltines and salt. Puree until smooth.

For the Garnish INGREDIENTS: r 1 Tbsp. olive oil r ½ cup diced celery r 1 Tbsp. soy sauce r 8 cilantro leaves r 2 Tbsp. corn nuts, crushed r ½ cup popped popcorn (no butter)

To Plate/Serve Place 3 shrimp (with tails) onto each of the 4 plates; top each shrimp with some of the aji Amarillo sauce and then drizzle with olive oil, soy, cilantro, corn nuts and popcorn. Enjoy!

Contributed by: Chef Michelle Bernstein

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1. What does a cat have that no other animal has? 2. What has two heads, four eyes, six legs, and a tail? 3. What always sleeps with its shoes on? 4. What is as big as an elephant, but weighs nothing at all? 5. What fur do we get from a Tiger? 6. What can honk without a horn? 7. What has a horn but does not honk? 8. What two keys can't open any doors? 9. What has a neck but no head, and wears a cap? 10. What has four legs, but can't walk? 11. Why isn't your nose twelve inches long? 12. What is easy to get into, but hard to get out of? 13. What has many rings, but no fingers? 14. What is made of wood, but can't be sawed? 15. What's black when it's clean and white when it's dirty? 16. What is there more of the less you see? 17. What kind of dress can never be worn? 18. What starts with an 'E', ends with an 'E', and only has one letter in it? 19. What bet can never be won? 20. What kind of coat can you put on only when it's wet? Answers:1. Kittens, 2. A cowboy riding his horse, 3. A Horse, 4. The shadow of an elephant, 5. As fur away as possible!, 6. A goose, 7. A rhinoceros, 8. A Donkey, and a Monkey, 9. A Bottle, 10. A Table, 11. Because then it would be a foot, 12. Trouble, 13. A Telephone,14. Sawdust, 15. A blackboard, 16. Darkness, 17. An address, 18. An envelope, 19. The Alphabet, 20. A coat of paint.

A father

had a family of sons who were always quarreling among themselves. When he failed to solve their fights with his advice, he decided to give them a practical illustration of the evils of disunion; and for this purpose he one day told them to bring him a bundle of sticks. When they had done so, he placed the bundle into the hands of each of them in succession, and ordered them to break it in pieces. They tried with all their strength, but were not able to do it. Next, he opened the bundle, took the sticks separately, one by one, and again put them into his sons' hands, and asked them to break

Measure the length of these pencils in centimetres and millimetres

Draw a line below that measures: 5.6cm 7.3cm 3.8cm 8.2cm 2.5cm 4.6cm

it, and they could do so very easily. He then told them: "My sons, if you stay together and help each other, you will be as strong as this bundle, and no enemy can beat you; but if you are divided among yourselves, you will be broken as easily as these sticks." The sons understood the message, thanked, and promised the father to always be together no matter what. Moral: Union gives strength

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Look at the clues below and fill all the numbers you can into the grid.

Re-arrange the letters below to make proper words

Answers: 1. PULSE 2. VERTICAL 3. CALCIUM 4. OMIT 5. POINTED 6. GIFT .

ACROSS 2. 7 down minus 482 4. Number of weeks in a year 5. Number of days in four weeks 7. Seven times nine 8. 8617 re-arranged 10. 15 down plus forty-two 12. Quarter of 100 13. Half of 10486 DOWN 15. Half of 10 across 1. Four times eight 16. Quarter of 4 across 2. 12 across minus 16 across 17. Four times twenty-two 3. 1640 doubled 18. 82+62+78

4. 6 down minus 5 across 6. Nine times nine 7. Five times 121 9. Half of 1450 11. 716 doubled 14. A third of sixty-three 15. Number of hours in two days 17. Half of 164 19. 100 divided by five

Use the words in the box below to complete these sentences

Every material is made up of lots of ____________ particles. All materials are either solid, liquid or a ________. In a ___________ all the particles are packed tightly together and can hardly move. A solid stays in its own ____________ unless we cut it or shape it ourselves. Anything you can take hold of is a ___________. The _________________ in a liquid are not so tightly packed. They can ___________ a little. Liquids are ____________ and flow downwards. They take the shape of the _________________ they are in. The surface of a liquid stays _____________. The particles in ____________ have lots of room and move around all over the place all the time. Gases are all _______________ us, spreading into any empty spaces they can. Most gases are __________. gases – particles - move – shape - solid - runny - tiny gas solid - invisible - around – level - container

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Rolling In The Deep Adele

Dirty Dancer Enrique Iglesias & Usher

Down On Me Jeremih & 50 Cent

E.T. Katy Perry

Just A Kiss Lady Antebellum

Honey Bee Blake Shelton

Give Me Everything Pitbull

The Lazy Song Bruno Mars

(It) Feels So Good Steven Tyler

Just Can't Get Enough Black Eyed Peas

F*** You (Forget You) Cee Lo Green

Good Life OneRepublic

On The Floor Jennifer Lopez & Pitbull

The Edge Of Glory Lady Gaga

S&M Rihanna

Party Rock Anthem LMFAO

Hit The Lights Jay Sean & Lil Wayne

F**kin' Perfect Pink

Till The World Ends Britney Spears

Blow Ke$ha

Black And Yellow Wiz Khalifa

The Show Goes On Lupe Fiasco

Motivation Kelly Rowland

Price Tag Jessie J & B.o.B

Look At Me Now Chris Brown

Next To You Chris Brown & Justin Bieber

Marry Me Train

Hair Lady Gaga

Coming Home Diddy - Dirty Money

Tonight Enrique Iglesias & Ludacris

Run The World (Girls) Beyonce Knowles

Sure Thing Miguel

Never Say Never Justin Bieber & Jaden Smith

Mean Taylor Swift

Old Alabama Brad Paisley

Best Love Song T-Pain & Chris Brown

Fast Lane Bad Meets Evil

Firework Katy Perry

Heart Like Mine Miranda Lambert

She Ain't You Chris Brown

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USA Singles Top 40

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BOOK RELEASES June is the start of summer, and often a time for light reading. Check out this new book releases calendar to find beach reading or something brainier for the long days.

Spoiled

Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan are the Fug Girls, authors of the celebrity blog, GoFugYourself.com. In Spoiled, they try their hand at young adult fiction, telling the story of a sixteen year old who finds out her biological father is a famous Hollywood producer. Molly moves to Hollywood and must contend with a halfsister and a world where nothing is as it seems

Smokin Seventeen Janet Evanovich

With the movie version of One for the Money set to come out early next year, Janet Evanovich's bounty hunter, Stephanie Plum, may gain an even bigger following. The movie, which was originally supposed to be released this summer, was delayed. For now, fans will have to content themselves with the seventeenth book in the series.

8 Ways to Great: Peak Performance on the Job and in Your Life Doug Hirschhorn

'From investing in big ideas about which you are passionate to finding the courage to take action to profiting from the competitive advantage, Dr. Doug gives you a clear process to take you to the next level.' -Jeff Taylor, founder of Monster.com and Eons.com It's not good enough to simply want to be the best-you must be willing to make the hard choices and changes that will get you where you want to be. High achievers in some of the most pressurized jobs in corporate America are able to move beyond good to exceptional-no matter what the economic or social pressures-because they fully engage eight principles that keep them on the success track.

State of Wonder

Sisterhood Everlasting

Ann Patchett

Ann Brashares

In State of Wonder, Ann Patchett writes a literary page

turner

research

about

pharmacist

who is sent to the South American jungle after her colleague dies. There are ethical dilemmas, cannibals and a main character with a past. Early reviews are singing Patchett's praises.

Now You See Her James Patterson

James Patterson turns out several page turners a year with the help of cowriters. Now You See Her, co-written with Michael Ledwidge, tells the story of Nina Bloom, a successful lawyer who has a secret past. When a man is framed for murder, she decides to confront the murderous secret that caused her to change her identity 18 years before.

Answers to everyday questions about relationships Jo Lamble

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants is all grown up. In Sisterhood Everlasting, Ann Brashares continues the series that was so popular as young adult fiction, this time as an adult novel featuring Tibby, Lena, Carmen, and Bridget, who have jobs and men, but are still restless. They decide to have a friendship reunion, and the time together changes them once again.

101 Things to Do Before You're Five Sally Norton

Destined to make new parents laugh and/or cry, Sally Norton's hilarious 101 Things to Do Before You're Five coaches babies through the essential skills to be mastered in those pre-school days, whilst guiding grown-ups through the 'joys' of those first five crucial years. 'A must and makes a great gift for dads as well as mums. Buy it for yourself instead of any self-help books on raising children â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this is a selfhelp book as it makes you realise that you are normal!

Born Wild

Tony Fitzjohn

Jo Lamble, Australia's leading relationships expert, knows the answers to all the questions you've been dying to ask. For nearly twenty years, she has helped singletons, those in the first flush of love and long-time couples negotiate the thorny territory of dating, love and splitting up. This pragmatic guide reveals how to strengthen and enrich your

'Then came the soft call from the bushes. It was Freddie, my first lion. My favourite. I reached for the handle. But then I stopped. They were strong, thriving, free. I asked Chris to drive on, tears pouring down my cheeks. It was the hardest decision I had ever made . . .'

relationship, and how if it's time to let it go. Jo quashes myths about commitment, infidelity and sex and tells you which early warning signs of trouble to watch out for. Drawing on her television and magazine experience and her work in private practice, Jo answers real questions from real people, showing you how to make bad relationships better and good relationships great.

he saves and befriends he must release into the wild â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and tragically try to forget. Born Wild is the story of how this London bad boy went deep into the African bush and became a wildlife warrior. Standing between some of the world's most beautiful and endangered creatures and extinction, Fitzjohn helps us to understand these amazing animals and in doing so brings us closer to their extraordinary world.

Tony Fitzjohn has been protecting and living with wild African lions for over forty years. But every lion

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Bury Me Vertical R.M Winn

Have you heard the one about the codger who fed his greyhound his heart medicine to make it go faster at the track? What about the bloke who was growing sixfoot ears of corn in his ute? Or the penny-pinching Scotsman whose last request is to be buried upright? Everyone knows someone who tells a good story. You find these blokes propping up the bar, or at the sale yards, or you run into them down the road. Ryle Winn knows more of these yarn-spinners than most - he's spent a lot of time on the land and had about fifty different jobs. He's a dab hand at bending the truth himself. In his latest collection, Ryle shares the best cock and bull stories from around the traps and his own remarkable life. Pull up a chair and get comfortable - you won't be anywhere for a while.

Al Fanar, is a luxurious mall located in Salem Al Mubarak Street, Salmiya City, is the first of its kind in Kuwait. Built to the highest standards, the first phase of the mall was constructed in 1997 and the second phase in 2002.

The Chef at War: Great Food Alexis Soyer

The flamboyant Frenchman Alexis Soyer was the most renowned chef in Victorian England. This is his colourful account of his time at the front in the Crimean War, where he joined British troops in order to improve the quality of the food they were eating. Divulging the secrets of preparing stew for 1000 soldiers, sharing sweetmeats with a Turkish Pacha, and teaching a Highland regiment to cook with his pioneering gas-fuelled 'field stove' that would be used by armies up until the Second World War, Soyer gives a vividly enjoyable lesson in making a little go a long way. Throughout the history of civilization, food has been more than simple necessity. In countless cultures, it has been livelihood, status symbol, entertainment – and passion. In the GREAT FOOD series, Penguin brings you the finest food writing from the last 400 years, and opens the door to the wonders of every kitchen.

Color Your Style: How to Wear Your True Colors David Zyla

Discover the wardrobe that will bring out the best in you – among friends, at work, and in love. Emmy Award-winning stylist David Zyla has made women look sensational on the runway, television, and Broadway for twenty years. In Color Your Style, David shares his secrets to help you: • Attract love • Enhance your power • Restore your energy • Make a lasting impression • Show the world who you really are Color Your Style is like getting an astrological reading – only color inspired – allowing you to learn more about yourself while you make over your wardrobe through the eight true colors.

Al Fanar Mall your shopping destination for the luxurious brands and high end fashion.

Al Fanar encompasses over 12,000 square meters of architectural opulence. A perennial landmark in Kuwait, Al Fanar offers a unique and elegant shopping experience in a relaxed environment. There are more than 100 designers’ shops, restaurants and cafes in this 4 level edifice. It has a convenient basic parking areas can accommodate 250 vehicles. Valet parking is also available at the back entrance. The mall offers five stars service and amenities which are handicap accessible. Al Fanar is constantly upgrading her facilities to provide the highest quality of service, and comfortable shopping environment for their customers. Its security team is supported by a network of high-Tech cameras located in all parts of the building including the parking areas and surrounding the perimeter to ensure the security for the Mall’s Visitors 24/7. The Mall is free wireless internet spot for the customers to keep connected with their business, families and friends while shopping. With renowned international brands, superior architectural and relaxed friendly shopping experience, Al Fanar promises the best for its visitors.

Salem Al Mubarak Street, Salmiya TEL: 25720298. Fax 25720327 Email alfanarmall@alfanarmall-kw.com Website: www.alfanarmall-kw.com

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HOLLYWOOD MOVIE RELEASES Yellow Brick Road

Directed by: Andy Mitton, Jesse Holland Starring: Cassidy Freeman, Anessa Ramsey, Lee Wilkof Genres: Thriller , Horror In the Fall of 1940, the entire population of Friar, NH abandoned their homes and walked up an ancient trail, never to be seen alive again. Their fates have remained a mystery for over 70 years, until a team of researchers discover the trailhead and attempt to track the path the doomed citizens of Friar took.

Bad Teacher

X-Men: First Class

Directed by: Matthew Vaughn Starring: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Nicholas Hoult, Caleb Landry Jones, Lucas Till, Kevin Bacon Genres: Action, Adventure The film, following the classic Marvel mythology, charts the epic beginning of the X-Men saga. Before Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr took the names Professor X and Magneto, they were two young men discovering their powers for the first time. Before they were archenemies, they were closest of friends, working together, with other Mutants (some familiar, some new), to stop the greatest threat the world has ever known. In the process, a rift between them opened, which began the eternal war between Magneto’s Brotherhood and Professor X’s X-Men.

Mr. Popper's Penguins

Directed by: Jake Kasdan Starring: Cameron Diaz, Lucy Punch, Jason Segel, John Michael Higgins, Justin Timberlake, Molly Shannon Genres: Comedy Elizabeth is a foul-mouthed and inappropriate teacher who couldn't care less about her students. She drinks, she gets high, and she can’t wait to marry her meal ticket and get out of her bogus day job. When she’s dumped by her fiancé, she sets her plan in motion to win over a rich, handsome substitute competing for his affections with an overly energetic colleague, Amy . When Elizabeth also finds herself fighting off

Directed by: Mark Waters Starring: Jim Carrey, Carla Gugino, Ophelia Lovibond, Philip Baker Hall, Andrew Stewart-Jones, David Krumholtz Genres: Family, Adventure A house painter's dreams of Arctic exploration prompt him to write letters to real explorers. One of them sends him a penguin, which he keeps in the icebox. Before he knows it, the

the advances of a sarcastic, irreverent

painter has a litter of 12 beaked birds.

gym teacher, the consequences of her

They eat voraciously, leading him to

wild and outrageous schemes give her

form Popper's Performing Penguins, a

students, her coworkers, and even

stage act that goes on tour and creates

herself an education like no other.

mayhem at every stop.

The Art of Getting By

Submarine

Directed by: Gavin Weisen Starring: JFreddie Highmore, Emma Roberts, Michael Angarano Alicia Silverstone, Elizabeth Reaser, Blair Underwood Genres: Romance, Teen

Directed by: Richard Ayoade Starring: Michael Sheen, Paddy Considine, Noah Taylor, Sally Hawkins, Craig Roberts Genres: Drama

The story follows a homework-averse high school student (Freddie Highmore) who strikes up an unexpected friendship with the girl he's loved from a distance (Emma Roberts).

To lose his virginity before his next

Green Lantern

Bride Flight

A 15-year-old boy has two objectives: birthday, and to stop his mother from leaving his father for her dance teacher

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A Year Inside the New York Times

Directed by: Andrew Rossi Genres: Documentary In the tradition of fly-on-the-wall documentaries, the film gains unprecedented access to the New York Times newsroom and the inner workings of the Media Desk. With the Internet surpassing print as the public's main news source and newspapers all over the country going bankrupt, Page One chronicles the transformation of the media industry at its time of greatest turmoil.

Super 8

Directed by: Martin Campbell Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard, Mark Strong, Temuera Morrison, Taika Waititi Genres: Action, Adventure,Superhero

Directed by: Ben Sombogaart Starring: Waldemar Torenstra, Anna Drijver, Karina Smulders, Elise Schaap, Rutger Hauer Genres: Drama , Foreign

In a universe as vast as it is mysterious, a small but powerful force has existed for centuries. Protectors of peace and justice, they are called the Green Lantern Corps. A brotherhood of warriors sworn to keep intergalactic order, each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him superpowers. But when a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the hands of their newest recruit, the first human ever selected: Hal Jordan (Ryan Reynolds). Hal is a gifted and cocky test pilot, but the Green Lanterns have little respect for humans, who have never harnessed the infinite powers of the ring before. But Hal is clearly the missing piece to the puzzle, and along with his determination and willpower, he has one thing no member of the Corps has ever had: humanity.

Three young women – Ada, Esther, and Marjorie– emigrate from post-WWII Holland to New Zealand for what they hope will be a better life. They are all awaited by their fiancés, who have already settled in Christchurch. On the plane trip overseas – dubbed the 'Bride Flight' – the three become fast friends and meet a dashing young man, Frank, who will come to play a large role in each of their lives.

Directed by: J.J. Abrams Starring: Kyle Chandler, Elle Fanning, Ron Eldard, Noah Emmerich,Gabriel Basso, A.J. Michalka Genres: Thriller, Suspense, Sci-Fi In 1979, after the Air Force closes a section of Area 51, all materials are transported to a secure facility in Ohio. A train carrying some of the materials derails during an accident and something escapes from one of the cargo cars. A group of kids making movies with their Super 8 cameras accidentally capture what escapes on film.

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Beginners

and surprises of love through the evolving consciousness of Oliver. Oliver meets the irreverent and unpredictable Anna only months after his father Hal has passed away. This new love floods Oliver with memories of his father who – following 44 years of marriage – came out of the closet at age 75 to live a full, energized, and wonderfully tumultuous gay life.

Directed by: Dermot Mulroney Starring: Mandy Moore, Kellan Lutz, James Brolin, Kathy Bates, Jane Seymour, Jessica Szohr Genres: Comedy, Drama The story centers on a newlywed marriage counselor (Mandy Moore) who is thrown for a loop when she learns that her parents, whose marriage she's always idealized, are headed for divorce. She sets out on a disastrous path to save their marriage at the expense of her own, manipulating loved ones to achieve her objectives. Kellan Lutz will play her husband; James Brolin and Jane Seymour will play the parents.

Judy Moody

And The NOT Bummer Summer

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Directed by: Mike Mills Starring: Ewan McGregor, Christopher Plummer, Goran Visnjic, Melanie Laurent Genres: Drama Beginners explores the hilarity, confusion,

Love, Wedding, Marriage

Directed by: John Schultz Starring: Heather Graham, Jordana Beatty, Jaleel White, Parris Mosteller Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Family While her friends all head off to exotic summer camps, bummed-out thirdgrader Judy Moody is is stuck in town to face a boring summer with only her friend Frank and her little brother Stink for company. However, when her Aunt Opal comes to visit, the summer takes an unexpectedly adventurous turn. Based on the characters in Megan McDonald's popular children's book series, illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds and published by Candlewick Press.

Cars 2 Directed by: Brad Lewis, John Lasseter Starring: Owen Wilson, Bonnie Hunt, Larry the Cable Guy, Cheech Marin, Tony Shalhoub, John Ratzenberger Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sequel, Family, Kids, Animation, 3DShot-In-3D When star racecar Lighting McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) and the incomparable tow truck Mater (voice of Larry the Cable Guy) head overseas to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix, Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage

BOLLYWOOD MOVIE RELEASES Shaitan

Directed by: Bejoy Nambiar Starring: Rajeev Khandelwal, Kalki Koechlin, Shiv Pandit

A Strange Love Story

Directed by: Tarique Khan Starring: Riya Sen, Eddie Seth, Ashutosh Rana

Love Express

Directed by: Sunny Bhambani Starring: Sahil Mehta, Neha Yadav, Vikas Katyal

Shaitan movie is a thriller movie based on a real life incidents. The movie revolves around 5 characters Amy, Dash, KC, Zubin and Tanya set in Mumbai. They are young , intelligent, good looking, cool with no boundaries, but they get trapped in the happenings of a night.

A Strange Love Story movie is based on

Love Express movie is a romantic

the character named Kabeer who is a

comedy tracing the journey of two

Inspector Mathur who takes the incharge to chase the yougsters and exposes the weakness and crime in Polce Sysytem.

seeing things, people around them

The assemble of the two sides brings across the ultimate explosion of action drama and thrill on Indian screens that are best described as real and raw.

in hot pursuit they must somehow

photographer and his dream was to show the world something it had never seen before. He and his girlfriend Jennifer start start getting horribly murdered, and

parallel love stories in a train full of Baraatis from Amritsar to Mumbai. A young couple on the way to their own wedding wants to break-up, while the other couple wants to make up after a five-year-old break-up. The first couple plots to break their wedding because it’s an arranged

all the evidence points in Kabeer and

marriage – arranged by their parents

Jennifer's direction, with the police

who have been friends for decades -

defeat an enemy that seems to have no weakness, and prove their innocence.

but they are definitely not amenable to an arranged marriage and would prefer to find their own match. So they hatch a plan and are successful...

Ready

Directed by: Anees Bazmee Starring: Salman Khan, Asin Thottumkal, Arya Babbar Ready movie revolves around two characters Prem (Salman Khan) and Sanjanna (Asin) who are in love with each other but their greedy uncles want to choke Sanjanna's family inheritance and prem's family always support him in all crazy plans. Both parties always plan to teach other a lesson. The story get twisted when Sanjana's family come to know thta they have been tricked. Then both families start taking revenge with lot of planning and plotting..Then the question is what happens to the love story.

Double Dhamaal

Directed by: Indra Kumar Starring: Sanjay Dutt, Ritesh Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi In the tradition of fly-on-the-wall documentaries, the film gains unprecedented access to the New York Times newsroom and the inner workings of the Media Desk. With the Internet surpassing print as the public's main news source and newspapers all over the country going bankrupt, Page One chronicles the transformation of the media industry at its time of greatest turmoil.

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feast pirate has returned. Jack Sparrow, he of the gold teeth, hoop earring and soiled bandana, once again takes centre stage in this long-running and fabulously lucrative movie panto. And he takes it with that distinctive camp gait: smirking, wincing, each step a daintily uncertain curtsy. For their producers, the box-office-busting Pirates of the Caribbean movies have been the most extraordinary milch cow, and since the first film came out in 2003, the executives at Disney and the megastar Johnny Depp have been wading around in milch up to their thighs. By the time this is all over, it could be up to their armpits. Well, it's a zany, muscular spectacle with a witty and sprightly lead performance and, frankly, there's no sign of it ending any time

soon. Without ever being billed as such, the POTC brand has turned into a multi-episode franchise like Harry Potter or 007, though unlike Potter, inexorably turning from moppet into loping teen as he did, Captain Sparrow does not change very much and in this movie is specifically tasked with uncovering the legendary fountain of eternal youth. Like Potter, however, Sparrow is evidently chary of committing himself too soon romantically. In this lengthy episode, our Jack is discovered evading the hangman's noose in Ye Olde London by various confusing and nefarious impostures, and then having one of his many uproarious chase scenes through the CGI landscape. He finds himself confronting an old rival, or possibly an old flame: fiery buccaneer Angelica, played by PenĂŠlope Cruz, who has been trying to pressgang a crew of

ne'er-do-wells among the city taverns to set sail with the terrifying Blackbeard â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who she claims is her father. He is played by rumbling-voiced Ian McShane, whose face here attains the texture and consistency of a leathery old boot heel. Their mission is to find the waters of the legendary fountain of youth, an Indiana-Jonesish objective shared by a couple of other maritime powers. One is the King of Spain, who is enraged at the thought of the English getting it; another is the King of England (Richard Griffiths) who is enraged at the thought of a Catholic getting it. So our own stately George II engages a notorious rival pirate, Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush) to head up the official Team GB effort. A deadly contest ensues. Once again, Keith Richards gets his cameo as Sparrow's dad, Captain Teague, and he gets

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one very nice line. Asked if he knows where the magic elixir is, Teague points to his ravaged face and snarls: "Does this look like the face of a man in possession of the spirit of eternal youth?" There has long been a view that Depp's pirate is based on 60s Britrockers in general and Keef in particular. This isn't entirely true. Of course, the Depp/Sparrow look is loosely based on Keith Richards, but his voice and comedy shtick is taken from one person and one person only: Paul Whitehouse, in whose television comedy, The Fast Show, Depp appeared in 2000. Listen to Sparrow's voice with its ironic tone, throwaway gag delivery and occasional Smashie-slur and you'll hear the eerie similarity. It's Whitehouse who deserves the iconic cameo, in my view, as well as a handsome copyright-royalty. However,

perhaps it is my Brit-centric view that sees also a debt to Eric Morecambe in the scene where Sparrow finds himself face-to-face with a skull, which turns menacingly to face him, as if about to ask what he thinks of it so far. On Stranger Tides, to give the film its specific title, is really quite long at just over two and a quarter hours, and some fans might feel that they are getting an awful lot of a good thing. But director Rob Marshall keeps the hellzapoppin' atmosphere bubbling and gives you plenty of cannon-bang and cutlass-slash for your buck. There is less of a showcase for young, pretty people in this movie â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Orlando Bloom/ Keira Knightley contingent â&#x20AC;&#x201C; though there is a fetching young padre on board ship, who has a tendresse for a lovely mermaid, whose hair curls over her nipples in the traditional way.

The emphasis here is on age and weatherbeaten experience. Of course, it is difficult to discern this or anything else clearly, given that the plot itself is so chaotic. There is sometimes a sense that what you are watching is a kaleidoscopic, two-hour-plus trailer. In the midst of the sensory assault, the shipborne battles and jungle-strife, I kept expecting the action to be interrupted with the booming gravelly voice "This summer â&#x20AC;Ś" Some might find their enthusiasm for the Pirates films sinking. I have to say that mine is still there, just about. Depp's Sparrow is a genuinely funny character and Depp still puts the ho-ho into yo-ho-ho.

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The Soyntec WiFinder has a little LCD display on the side to show you hotspot activity. Now you don't have to boot your laptop to search for open hotspots but you can simply check your laptop bag. If the signal is strong enough you can choose to boot your laptop and get online. Prices are between $52,- and $101,- for different models.

Audio hub for iPod and other Mp3 players The Belkin Rockstar is an audio hub where up to 5 headphones can be connected to a single audio source. So if you want some friends to check out a song on your iPod, just let them plug in and enjoy it with you. The Belkin Rockstar will be especially useful when watching a movie with friends on a portable media player in public.

Bluetooth pillow headset For lazy boys and girls with a long distance relationship: get yourself an unlimited cell phone plan and the Urban Tool PerCushion and you're good to go for at least 8 hours of wireless laying and talking. The PerCushion is a Bluetooth headset in a pillow form factor. It has al the usual hands-free features like volume control, muting and redialing but also has a built-in camera and a washable coat. It runs on a rechargeable battery that has a standy-by time of 300 hours.

Digital Fridge Magnet In general digital photo frames around the house can give a too techy feeling. It has an internal memory of 32 Mb, a 2.4 inch LCD screen with a resolution of 320 x 240

Keychain digital camera You never know when you end up in a situation where you might need this mini camera For about $ 8,50 you will always have a camera near your keys. And since you all probably have a camera phone with much better capabilities, this keychain might be nice gift for the kids

PENTAX’s Optio WG-1 GPS Yellow Green

The new Optio WG-1 GPS compact camera from PENTAX is waterproof to 33 feet, shockproof from 5 feet, and coolproof to a sub-freesing -10 C° or 14 F°. This 14 megapixels camera comes with Digital Microscope mode that enlarges up to

37X. Designed for adventurers, the Optio WG-1 also includes GPS functionaly. Other highlights include: Large 2.7 inch LCD, HDMI port, 720p HD video, and Digital Shake Reduction.

Firewall Tap Water Purifier Waterlogic‘s Firewall™ Tap incorporates unique Firewall technology that provides purification at the point of dispense, meaning that only purified water flows from the tap and furthermore bacteria cannot get back in through the spout. The technology is also claimed to offer 99.9999% purification for drinking water. The tap will offer water dispensing in a combination of cold, sparkling and ambient options in a stylish black/ brushed metal finish with easy-clean touch screen controls.

Black Diamond Blackberry 9780 from Amosu It has approximately 1400 diamonds (approx 15cts VVS1) set in 18ct black gold. The handset comes with a few treats, a special golden UK number ending with six consecutive digits for example 07xxx111111 and a crocodile case in any colour of your choice. The cost price is £16,000 and you can personalised the handset with your name or company logo.

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New Memory Foam Anti-Snore Pillow

Made by Sleep Innovations, the new Memory Foam Anti-Snore Pillow is designed to help reduce or eliminate snoring. Designed for both back and side sleepers, the pillow is contouredto position the neck at an 18 degree angle to allow for optimal airway opening. It is made ofSleep Innovations’ exclusive memory foam technology – designed to increase circulation to relax muscle tension and promote spinal alignment. Yeah.. it’s a good news for snoring sufferers and their bed partners alike

Sony Walkman NWZ-B160

Offering rich sound plus street-smart looks, the latest Walkman B Series of MP3 players from Sony weighs just 28g and less than 10cm long. It also boasts an eyegrabbing two-tone finish in a vivid choice of contrasting colour-ways. Regarding battery life, plug in it for 3 minutes and get charged up for 90 minutes playback time, cool. And for music loading, just connect the player’s built-in USB connector to your PC – then drag and drop files or transfer them via Windows Media® Player 11/12.

Dolby’s Next Generation 3D Glasses

Compatible with Dolby 3D Digital Cinema systems currently installed, the Dolby’s next generation 3D glasses combine style and performance and are designed to be used repeatedly, bringing per-ticket costs well below disposable single-use 3D glasses. Available at a list price of $12.00 or lower when purchased with a Dolby 3D bundle, the glasses come with the new scratch resistant 3M lenses and can withstand the rigors of many wash cycles and can be reused hundreds of times

Ulysse Nardin’s Black Sea Watch The rugged Black Sea watch is the newest addition to the Ulysse Nardin‘s Maxi Marine Diver collection. The watch features a 42 hours power reserve indicator, oversized small seconds register and a large date display. Its stainless-steel case is revealed with a matte-black rubber coating presenting a sporty aesthetic and comfortable feel

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The city car of the future has arrived, and Renault has revealed the crucial pricing structure for its Twizy here in the UK. On-the-road prices for the innovative two-seater electric car will start from £6,690. Interested customers can already beat the crowds by placing a £20 deposit at www.renault-ze.com, ensuring they will be contacted first when the car officially goes on sale early next year. But the headline figure doesn't tell the whole story. The Twizy comes in two trim levels, Urban and Technic, with the higher-spec Technic costing £7,400. On top of that the monthly battery lease cost will be £40 based on a 36 month, 4,500 miiles per year agreement equivalent to £480 a year. It offers space for two, sitting in tandem, and its tiny dimensions should make it perfect for driving around and parking in town. Powered by a 17bhp electric motor and weighing in at 450kg, the Twizy can be fully charged in three and a half hours from a domestic power socket and provides up to 62 miles of emission-free driving.

Half scooter, half car

Cut fuel bills and beat jams with a bicycle that fits in your boot.

Tired of sitting in traffic on your commute to work? Why not set up your own park and ride scheme, and slash your fuel bills, by investing in a folding bike for the boot? Leave the car out of town, where parking is free, unfold your cycle and pedal past the gridlock. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a huge choice of bikes on the mark

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64th CANNES FILM FESTIVAL

Stars selected Swarovski to accessorize their outfits on the red carpet: Penelope CRUZ - “Power” bag Vanessa HUDGENS - “Crash” Earrings & Daniel Swarovski vintage bangle Gong LI - “Amazing” sunglasses Aimee MULLINS - “Crash” earrings Rachael BLAKE - “Poem” earrings & “Famous” bag Sarah-Ann SCHULTZ - “So Posh” bag & Daniel Swarovski vintage bracelets & stud earrings Stephanie SIGMAN - “Nigh Time” earrings & “Hot” bracelet & “Hit” bag Olivia BONAMY - “Party Time” bag Christine KAIN - “Gala” bag Gisela SALCHER - Swarovski clear crystal earrings Melita TOSCAN DU PLANTIER - “Hit” bag Andrea FERREOL - “Nelia” necklace & ring, “Part Time” bag Michel LAROQUE - “Panache” earrings Florence DAUCHEZ - “Prism” bangle & “Planet” earrings Carly STEEL - “Majestic” ring & Daniel Swarovski vintage bag

Sarah-Ann SCHULTZ

Olivia RUIZ

Penelope CRUZ - “Power” bag

Gong LI

Swarovski accessories sparkle on the red carpet!

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Rachael BLAKE

Aimee Mullins

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Cannes Fashion Jodie Foster wears Cartier jewellery

Actress Fan Bing Bing, wearing Cartier jewellery

Celebrities wearing Cartier Model Karolina Kurkova

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Vahina Giocante is wearing Jaeger-LeCoultre 101 Joaillerie watch that holds the world's smallest mechanical movement

Saif Ali Khan wearing Jaeger-LeCoultre watch

Diane Kruger is wearing a Jaeger-LeCoultre 101

Ines de la Fressange Jaeger Watches and Jewelry

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Celebrities wearing Jaeger-LeCoultre

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Ezra Miller wears a Master Grande tradition QP

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Celebrities wearing Montblanc

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Audrey Dana attended Pirates of the Caribbean premiere wearing Montblanc High Jewellery a petits pas earings, ring and bracelets.

Leading role actor Ryan Gosling wearing Montblanc studs and cufflinks at the Drive Premiére

Martina Garcia, spanish actress wearing Montblanc hymne à l'amour earrings and bangle as well as etoile full pavé

Noemie Lenoir wearing Montblanc petits pas long earings at Fashion for Relief event

Leading role actor Ryan Gosling wearing Montblanc studs and cufflinks at the Drive Premiére

Audrey Dana, wearing Montblanc Jewelry

Noemie Lenoir wearing Montblanc petits pas long earings

Kad Merad wearing a Timewalker watch

Zoe Felix, french actress wearing Montblanc himne à l'amour ring and nuit d'été earrings

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Bianca Balti

Ana Beatriz Barros

Adriana Karembeu

Bianca Balti

Goldie Hawn

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TOPSHOP BRINGS YOU A VERY FASHIONABLE HIGH SUMMER 2011 With Aztec prints, colours clashing wildly, a retro feel and an incredible urge to dress up

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EXPRESS

launches new Summer Collection at The Avenues

Summer 2011 at EXPRESS is all about rocking runway glamour with a new collection that is making headlines and causing the fashion elite to take note. During a fashion-forward launch event held at The Avenues on Thursday 26 May, EXPRESS presented standout silhouettes and bright summer whites that will have fashion-forward shoppers rocking the sidewalk. Temperatures are rising and so is the heat of the new fashion in the Express men’s collection. Dressed in polos, tees and shorts, male models highlighted how new details can make ‘outfitting for him’ a breeze this summer. From the runway to the sidewalk, these styles are sure to get some looks. Borrowed from the polo field, but cut for the streets, EXPRESS signature polos come emblazoned with fresh details, including a new generation of bold color block design and the EXPRESS visionary-defining large and extra-large lion.

Each fit is extraordinary, and each design is pure prestige. From poolside casual, rooftop swanky or wear-to-work chic, the new women’s collection from EXPRESS has show-stopping styles for every occasion. Classic details get a glam rethink, leaving her loving fresh ruffles and figureflattering ruching. With statement-making colors and the season’s new shapes, EXPRESS has all she needs for an effortlessly feminine look and feel all summer.

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PARIS HILTON IN DUBAI

Paris Hilton, in Dubai to celebrate OKKU Japanese restaurant's 2nd anniversary, simply enjoys the best of the Arab emirate in the glamorous Rolls-Royce Ghost.

‫تزور باريس هيلتون دبي للمشاركة في العيد الثاني الفتتاح‬ ‫ وتستمتع خالل زيارتها‬OKKU "‫املطعم الياباني "أوكو‬ Ghost "‫ طراز "جوست‬Rolls-Royce "‫ رويس‬-‫بفخامة "رولز‬

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SABRE OPENS NEW OFFICE IN KUWAIT

Sabre Travel Network Middle East (STNME or Sabre) opened their new office in Kuwait City on 30th May. In line with Sabre’s regional expansion plans, this latest office opening emphasises the importance of the Kuwaiti travel and tourism market to Sabre’s strategic plans for the GCC. The centrally located office in Kuwait’s prestigious Al-Qibladistrict is fully equipped with modern technology facilities to accommodate the company’s growing workforce. Providing ample space for Sabre’s workshops and agent training, the office is equipped with a training room that can accommodate up to 20 agents. The Sabre Kuwait office was officially opened by Engineer Nabil A. Al Zamel, Deputy Director General of Civil Aviation for Aviation Safety and Air Transport Affairs, Kuwait, and attended by Daniel Naoumovitch, CEO, STNME, Ramzi Al-Qassab, Regional Commercial Director, STNME, Robert Musleh, Country Manager, Kuwait, STNME and other top executives from the Kuwaiti travel industry.

BURGAN BANK ORGANIZES EXTERNAL TRAINING FOR MORE THAN 70 SAFETY WARDENS AT THE INSTITUTION OF BANKING STUDIES’ The training was led by Kuwait Fire Directorate and the Ministry of Health Burgan Bank recently organized an external training for more than 70 safety wardens at the Institution of Banking Studies. The training, which was led by the Kuwait Fire Directorate (KFD) and the Ministry of Health (MOH), aimed to highlight best practice methods in civil defense, firefighting as well as medical first aid.

KFD, who shared essential tips and information such as extinguishing fire, evacuation techniques and supporting and moving injured people. Representatives from the MOH demonstrated comprehensive first aid compulsory techniques in case of any emergency. They also explained the different types of injuries and conThe training was divided over two venient first aid to be administered mended both the KFD as well as the MOH for their continuous efforts in providing the latest safety days, with four sessions in total, and until the ambulance arrives. was conducted by officers from the The bank’s representatives com- techniques as well as essential training tips.

CARIBOU COFFEE KUWAIT AND DIET CARE INTRODUCE NUTRITIONAL FOOD RANGE TO COFFEE SHOP GOER Diet Care, the leading service provider of health and nutritional food and weight management in Kuwait, and Caribou Coffee Middle East franchiser Al Sayer Franchising partnered together to provide Diet Care’s nutritional gourmet food at Caribou Coffee’s Kuwait branches across the country. With this agreement, Al Sayer Franchising will complement Caribou Coffee’s existing high-quality product line of coffee beverages and food by offering customers Diet Care’s healthy and nutritional choices of salads, sandwiches, and desserts, freshly delivered to all 26 Caribou Coffee branches in Kuwait.

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‫بنك اخلليج والشركة الدولية للتمويل يوقعان اتفاقية تهدف إلى تعزيز املزايا املقدمة لعمالء البنك‬ ‫ نائب مدير عام مبجموعة‬- ‫ مارك دايفيس‬/‫والسيد‬ - ‫ صبحي فرج‬/‫ والسيد‬،‫اخلدمات املصرفية الشخصية‬ ،‫نائب مدير عام مبجموعة اخلدمات املصرفية الشخصية‬ ‫ املدير التنفيذي مبجموعة اخلدمات‬- ‫ فتوح العلي‬/‫واآلنسة‬ ‫ رئيس‬- ‫ كارلوس ريبيرو‬/‫ والسيد‬،‫املصرفية الشخصية‬ ‫ مدير عام اخلدمات‬- ‫ مانوج سينج‬/‫ والسيد‬،‫املدراء املاليني‬ ‫ وحضر من جانب الشركة‬.‫املصرفية الشخصية بالوكالة‬ ‫ نائب‬- ‫ خليفة الرومي‬/‫الدولية للتمويل كل من السيد‬ ‫ نضال املسعود – الرئيس‬/‫ والسيد‬،‫رئيس مجلس اإلدارة‬ .‫ رئيس املدراء املاليني‬،‫ محمد فريد‬/‫ والسيد‬،‫التنفيذي‬

‫أعلن بنك اخلليج بأنه قد وقع على اتفاقية مع الشركة‬ ‫ لشراء حصة في محفظة السيارات‬،)IFC( ‫الدولية للتمويل‬ ‫ وذلك لتوفير‬،‫التابعة للخدمات االستهالكية في الشركة‬ ‫فرص استثمارية أكبر لشريحة عمالء البنك في إطار اخلدمات‬ .‫الشخصية‬

‫ مدير عام مجموعة اخلدمات‬،‫ علي شلبي‬/‫قد صرح السيد‬ ‫ "ميثل توقيعنا على‬:ً‫املصرفية الشخصية في بنك اخلليج قائال‬ ‫هذه االتفاقية مع الشركة الدولية للتمويل عالمة بارزة لبنك‬ ‫ ومن شـأنها‬،‫اخلليج في مجال اخلدمات املصرفية الشخصية‬ ‫توسيع نطاق عمل البنك وتواجده في قطاع السيارات في‬ ‫ويواصل بنك اخلليج تزويد عمالئه بأكثر احللول واملنتجات‬ ."‫الكويت‬ ‫ واملصممة خصيصا ً لتالئم‬،‫املصرفية ابتكارا ً في الكويت‬ ‫ وقد حقق البنك مكانة مرموقة‬.‫ متطلباتهم الفردية‬/‫ وقد حضر التوقيع من جانب البنك كل من السيد‬،‫هذا‬ ‫ علي كأحد البنوك الرائدة في مجال تقدمي اخلدمات املالية‬/‫ والسيد‬،‫ مدير عام شؤون مجلس اإلدارة‬- ‫فوزي الثنيان‬ ‫اإلدارة العليا لدى بنك اخلليج و اإلدارة العليا لدى الشركة الدولية للتمويل‬ .‫ واملصرفية لهذه القاعدة املتطورة من العمالء‬،‫ مدير عام مجموعة اخلدمات املصرفية الشخصية‬- ‫شلبي‬

LG SUPER LEDTM IPS MONITORS TAKE TOP TIPA AWARDS With Strikingly Realistic Color and Picture Quality, LG Monitors Named “Best Entry Level Photo Monitor” at Prestigious Imaging Awards LG Electronics (LG) announced today that two SUPER LEDTM IPS (In-plane Switching) Monitors have been named “Best Entry Level Photo Monitor” at the 2011 Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) Awards in Istanbul. Turkey last month. According to TIPA, LG’s IPS231 and IPS236 monitors were recognized for their precise color rending capability and wide viewing angle thanks to a combination of fast LED backlighting and state-ofthe-art IPS panel technology in addition to their affordability. These features are highly appreciated by amateurs and enthusiasts alike, allowing them to enjoy the full quality of the video and photo image displayed on the screen. “LG has been a pioneer in the development of IPS panels so it’s especially gratifying to be rewarded for work we always knew was industry-leading,” said Mr. H.S. Paik, Pres-ident of LG Electronics Gulf FZE. “We’re confident that LED LCD monitor technolo-gy is the next big thing in monitors and we’re grateful for this recognition of our ef-forts.”

JAZEERA AIRWAYS LAUNCHES ‘JAZEERA HOLIDAYS’

Single payment for hotel + Jazeera Airways flight Browse thousands of hotel brands in the Middle East, including Four Seasons, Sheraton, Jumeirah, Marriott, and Hilton Great rates on full range of hotels Award winning Jazeera Airways launched http:// holidays.jazeeraairways.com, a new feature that gives customers total control over their holiday plans by empowering them to book their hotel stay from a selection of thousands of hotels in the Middle East while booking their flight in a single itinerary and in a single payment, all from the comfort of their home or office, 24-hours a day. Launched in cooperation with Boodai Aviation, http:// holidays.jazeeraairways.com, Jazeera Airways is a one-stop online shop for all-round holiday service for customers that delivers the most convenient flights and hotel options for business and leisure travelers at the best prices.

KUWAIT SHELL AND KUWAIT OIL COMPANY LAUNCHED ‘SEAT BELTS SAVE LIVES’ CAMPAIGN IN KUWAIT Road safety programme part of the company’s region wide road safety initiative

Kuwait Shell, in partnership with Kuwait Oil Company (KOC), experienced what it is like to ‘crash’ at speeds of up to 12 miles hosted a new road safety campaign entitled ‘Seat Belts Save an hour. Lives,’ which seeks to improve driving habits, encourage and Kuwait Shell’s Chairman, Ahmed Mouti said: “People have many educate the public in the use of seat belts and child restraints. excuses for not wearing seat belts while driving, Shell Kuwait The campaign, was held in Souk Shark from 26th May until 27th and KOC have taken the initiative in this campaign to demonstrate May, where it showcased the importance of seat belts and the value of seat belts and how they can actually save lives in case how they can help to save an adult or child from serious injury of a car accident. Our priority is to benefit the community we live or death if they are in a car accident. The campaign featured a in and this campaign successfully demonstrated the importance Seatbelt Convincer workshop in which members of the public of wearing a seatbelt.”

STARBUCKS, PIZZAEXPRESS AND PINKBERRY ARE NOW THE DESTINATION OF CHOICE AT JABRIYA PLAZA With the openings of three new Starbucks, PizzaExpress and Pinkberry stores taking place at the same time in Jabriya Plaza, Kuwait, the three brands, housed under one roof in a non-mall setup, will bring together a unique dining experience for Jabriya Plaza’s customers. In addition to being Starbucks 68th location and Pinkberry’s 5th location in Kuwait, the new PizzaExpress Jabriya (the 7th store in Kuwait) features the brand’s latest store design and will be the first PIzzaExpress in the Middle East to introduce the new look and feel and its new menu.

June - 2011

Kuwait International Bank (Al-Dawli) celebrated its 38th anniversary today, after being officially introduced to the market in 1973 as one of Kuwait’s leading banking institutions.

institutions in the Islamic world in terms of conversion from a specialized real estate bank into a full-fledged Islamic bank” added Dr. Abul Eyoun.

Al-Dawli celebrated this occasion during an event held for its staff at The Regency Hotel where a number of the bank’s spokespersons gave short speeches and presented a competition and raffle draw with a dinner buffet.

"We would like to seize this opportunity to convey our gratitude to all those who contributed to the establishment of this entity. I am confident that we will continue this journey together, the bank is really proud of having a working group at this level of performance and professionalism. We must take this opportunity to renew our commitment together to move forward in our journey as an effective institution in the Islamic banking industry.”

Dr. Mahmoud Abul Eyoun, Kuwait International Bank’s CEO said: “The bank’s operations has come across many challenges, developments and transitions, indicating that, throughout the past 34 years of operation as Kuwait Real Estate Bank, the bank has carved its niche as one of the leading institutions in real estate sector.”

"I believe that giving attention to small details is the key behind success and great businesses. Everyone is responsible and involved in the success of the bank including Board of Directors, Executive Management, staff and workers.” Concluded Dr. Abul Eyoun.

“We saw a turning point in 2007 where it obtained a license to convert to Islamic banking. Since then we have successfully been able to position ourselves among pioneer banking

NIKON RECEIVES 2 TIPA AWARDS 2011

Reasons for D7000 selection as the TIPA Awards 2011's Best D-SLR Advanced

The Nikon D7000 impressed us as the definition of a state-of-the-art DX-format D-SLR (APS-C size) with its 16.2-MP CMOS sensor, 6-fps TOKYO - Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce that two continuous shooting for up to 100 shots and ability to record full 1080p of its products are recipients of the prestigious TIPA Awards HD movies with full-time AF. 2011 for photographic and imaging products. With twin SD card slots, a 100% viewfinder and a bright 3-inch LCD The Nikon D7000 digital-SLR camera was selected for the for live view operation, the camera is extremely versatile in the field. Best D-SLR Advanced award and the COOLPIX P300 for the The magnesium alloy top and rear covers, special weather and dust seals Best General Compact Camera award. plus 150,000-cycle rated shutter system give it a pro feel. The best photographic and imaging products in a number of categories, announced between April 1, 2010 and March 31, 2011, were selected for the TIPA Awards 2011 through voting Reasons for COOLPIX P300 selection as the TIPA by editors from member camera and imaging magazines Awards 2011's Best General Compact Camera from nine European countries, Australia, Canada, China, the The Nikon COOLPIX P300 is a stylish compact camera with a remarkUnited States of America and South Africa. ably powerful f/1.8 lens starting at the 24 mm (35 mm equivalent) focal length and offering 4.2 x optical zoom. The use of High Refraction Index glass further ensures sharp, high-contrast images. Combined with its powerful 12.2-megapixel backside illumination CMOS sensor, this camera provides excellent image quality even in dim lighting conditions. The P300 can record movies in full HD (1080 p), but also in slow motion with a recording speed of up to 120 fps.

HOTEL MISSONI KUWAIT BRINGS AUTHENTIC ITALIAN CUISINE TO KUWAIT

Already a landmark in Kuwait, Hotel Missoni’s décor is not the only aspect that has everyone talking, the four food & beverage outlets – Cucina, Choco Café, Luna and the Pool Bar- have brought a unique, authentic culinary experience to Kuwait’s shores. Set in the very heart of the hotel is Cucina, much like the loved Italian Situated on the 18th floor of the hotel is Luna. The latest addition to the kitchen, this is where life happens. The kitchen is traditionally at the heart hotel the restaurant/lounge comes complete with sweeping views of of the Italian home and so Cucina lies at the heart of Hotel Missoni Kuwait. the Arabian Gulf and the Kuwait City skyline. True to its name - the venContemporary yet elegant, the effortlessly stylish restaurant can seat up ue comes will come alive at night, the place to meet, see and be seen. to 106 people. To ensure only the freshest ingredients are used, the restaurant changes its menus in accordance with the seasons. From robust The restaurant’s menu takes it inspiration from light Mediterranean Italian pastas and soups, to subtle much loved classics. Italians are pas- dishes fused with traditional Arabic cuisine. With its distinctive flasionate about their food and this is shown through the careful balance of vours, comfortable seating and the striking effects of light and dark, flavours, textures, and aromas of Cucina’s dishes. Luna is the perfect place to get together for an evening with friends.

Choco Café is a welcoming, light and bright space with an enticing menu. Inspired by the Italian passion for great coffee and chocolate, Choco Café is designed to be the place to meet, rest and replenish. With a grand terrace overlooking the Arabian Gulf, the venue takes its inspiration from the classic café society prominent in Italian life. Guests can indulge in a variety of chocolates made in-house, decadent cakes, heavenly pastries all accompanied by the staple, classic rich Italian coffee.

PRESSPAGES

KUWAIT INTERNATIONAL BANK CELEBRATES 38TH ANNIVERSARY

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June Planet Overview: The Sun is in smooth-talking Gemini as the summer begins. A June 1 Solar Eclipse in that sign sends a message to polish up the talk and do what you can to

enliven what may be an outdated routine at work or home. Taskmaster Saturn turns direct and provides the clarity to make changes and the ability to release projects that have been delayed. Along comes a Lunar Eclipse on June 15 in "let's talk it over" Sagittarius. You're more than willing to take the first step toward mending schisms. Geniality in conversation can open previously locked doors all the rest of June. A New Moon Solar Eclipse in Gemini and your sector of the unconscious Early in the month, you will have several will bring a new start in healing unexpected opportunities that will help you private issues and improving your succeed in your personal life. During the health and well-being. A June first couple weeks, you will focus on 15 Full Moon Lunar Eclipse improving your financial picture. You in Sagittarius may bring a will get advice and do some reading wake-up call regarding these about various money matters. Take matters or a work crisis. You care of details, such as paying may have put your health bills, adjusting your investments, at risk by working too hard. and creating a financial plan. You will During the next six months, also become more involved in your pay attention to what your body community and with extended family over (Mar 21 – Apr 19) (Jun 21 – Jul 22) Kenny-G needs and become educated about the coming weeks. A New Moon Solar Eclipse 5th June nutrition and other ways you can and several planets in your Third House will heal yourself. Early in the month, inspire you to take a course, join a cause, or you will have enjoyable experiences help someone you know. with friends and acquaintances. Get together for dinner and talk.

Cancer

A r i es

Paula Abdul 19th June Elizabeth Hurley 10th June

Tau r u s

(Apr 20 – May 20)

With several planets moving through your sign this month, you will feel secure, capable, and organized. You will be able to attract the things you need and people who can help you. With Venus and Mars in your sign, you will be magnetic, attractive, and able to use charm to your advantage. This would be a good time to focus on creating security and learning about financial matters. The Sun will be in your money sector, as well as a New Moon Solar Eclipse in Gemini on June 1. The effects of the Eclipse will last for about six months.

Leo

(Jul 23 – Aug 22)

Put some energy into building your career and making new connections that can help you this month. Take time to network and improve your skills. Whether you take formal training or do it on your own, make sure you have the knowledge and expertise you need to have a competitive edge. This will be a good time to promote yourself, network, and get noticed by the right people. A June 1 New Moon Solar Eclipse in Gemini will help you make a new start with friends and groups you're associated with. You should devote some energy to setting new future goals.

Natalie Portman 9th June

G em i n i

(May 21 – Jun 20)

This will be a great month. You will feel powerful and able to make a new start. A June 1 New Moon Solar Eclipse in your sign will set the tone for the month. The effects will last until the end of the year. You will have a fresh outlook and new opportunities for months. Mercury, Venus, and Mars will also move to your sign, increasing your chances to express love and connect with new people. You will be charismatic and charming. Others will be drawn to you. A Full Moon in Sagittarius may bring some difficulties in a close relationship around June 15.

Johnny Depp 9th June

Vir go

(Aug 23 – Sep 22)

Nicole Kidman 20th June

Travel and exploration will be on your mind this month with several planets moving through Taurus and this area of your chart. You will make solid plans and be realistic about what you can afford. You may also decide to further your education under these transits. A June 1 New Moon Solar Eclipse in Gemini will inspire you to make new career contacts and expand your business network. You will focus on your direction in life and building your reputation for the rest of the year. A Full Moon in Sagittarius on June 15 will stir up trouble at home.

June - 2011

Lionel Richie 20th June

There may be some communication over money that is tied to other people this month. You may have a discussion with your partner or a meeting with someone at the bank. Generally, these interactions will go well and be productive. You will have exciting new plans for the future with a June 1 New Moon Solar Eclipse in Gemini. You may decide to go back to school or take an extended trip. You will be inspired to communicate your thoughts and ideas now and over the next six months. Uranus near the cusp of Aries will cause unrest and erratic behavior.

Libra

(Sep 23 – Oct 22)

Ca pricor n (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

Your love life will be exciting and satisfying this month with Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Jupiter in your love and romance sector. Your creativity will be heightened, but you will be able to find practical uses for your ideas and creations. You will make a new start regarding your health. A New Moon Solar Eclipse in Gemini will bring the urge to become educated about several health issues and get advice. Also you will have more opportunities at work to communicate and share ideas and information. You may have to face buried issues from the past during the Full Moon Eclipse in Sagittarius on June 15.

Nicole Scherzinger 29th June

Prince 7th June

Sc o r pio (Oct 23 – Nov 21)

Your relationships will improve this month due to the transits of Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Jupiter in Taurus and your Seventh House. Communicate your thoughts and feelings to a loved one. At the beginning of the month, you will have several opportunities for recognition or advancement at work, but there will be some unsettling changes. You will feel positive and healthy. For the next six months, you will be determined to talk about money with a partner, lender, or financial planner. Around June 15 you may have to deal promptly with a money matter that has become a problem.

Russell Brand 4th June

Sa g i t tar ius (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

You will have good relationships with your co-workers and managers at work this month, and there will be a lot of socializing. You will also have an opportunity to work on interesting projects. You will make a new start with a relationship and be able to communicate openly. The New Moon Solar Eclipse in Gemini on June 1 will help you develop the skill to talk frankly about your feelings to your partner now and for many months. A Full Moon Lunar Eclipse on June 15 in your sign may shake up your confidence for a while.

Angelina Jolie 4th June

Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 18)

You will spend a lot of time with your family this month, sharing stories and enjoying each other's company. This would be a good time to make your home more comfortable by changing things around or redecorating. Do something to help a neighbor or relative during the first week. A New Moon Solar Eclipse in Gemini and your romance sector will bring a new start in love matters. If you're single, you might meet someone exciting and begin a new relationship within six months. If you're already with someone, your feelings for your partner will be rekindled.

Heidi Klum 1st June

Pisces

(Feb 19 – Mar 20)

Meryl Streep 22nd June

You will have the chance to improve money matters because of a new opportunity during the first week of the month. However, finances will generally be unstable. Smooth interactions with neighbors and extended family will bring happiness. You will make a fresh start with family now with a New Moon Solar Eclipse in Gemini on June 1. The effects of the Eclipse will last until the end of the year. You will improve communications and make new plans. A Full Moon Eclipse in Sagittarius on June 15 may cause difficulties in your career that will have lasting consequences.

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