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A Completely Different Celebration New Year begins with the fresh moon on the opening day of the New Year and ends on the full moon 15 days soon after. The 15th day of the New Year is identified as the Lantern Festival, which is celebrated at night with lantern displays and children carrying lanterns in a parade. The chinese new year celebration is a colorful, representative and joyous time. Many traditions have a extensive history and may not be understood by all. There are also Chinese people living in every part of all over the globe. Chinese New Year is celebrated in the world but on a smaller level.

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Easter is celebrated to honor the reappearance of Jesus Christ and the celebration of spring time. It is thought that the name Easter comes from "Eastre," the Goddess of fertility whose festival was distinguished on the day of the vernal equinox. The easter sunday has begun to celebrate on the first Sunday following the full moon after the spring equinox. Easter can accordingly fall anytime between months of March to April. It is also a time for beautifying eggs or sharing chocolate eggs among friends and family.

On the Chinese New Year's day antecedents are honored at family altars and red scroll inscribed with characters suggesting happiness, prosperity and long life are attached on the wall. There are two traditional foods made especially for New Year as gin tuy and yaukok. They also dish up as proper gifts if you are calling on someone. A container of food is positioned in the centre of the living room to promise that there will be sufficient to eat in the coming year, and knives and scissors are unseen away so that no one will cut luck's permanence.

Easter Monday is the celebration of next day of the Easter festivals. The easter monday is not a national holiday for most part of the world. Most characteristics of public life are not any dissimilar to any other Monday. On the celebration of Easter Monday morning, men would wake up their wives with a spritz of the perfumed Easter water as they whispered, "May you never fade".

Valentine's Day is a big day to celebrate with love in all over the world. This is an event that is made more unforgettable by the special care and touch that goes into its preparation. People make that extra effort and ensure that valentine's day takes off without a drawback. But, anything you do, remember to laugh and spend time together as much as you can. People around the world, candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St Valentine.

The chinese new year calendar pursues the moon and divides the years into twelve groups. Each year has named for an animal. Those people who born in that year are believed to distribute different traits. The chinese new year calendar is a combine of both solar and lunar phase. The date of Chinese New Year modifies every year. The Chinese calendar was a compound clock. Its bounds were set according to the lunar phases as well as the solar solstices and equinoxes.

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Sinead Hoben screams loud enough to awaken the dead! How dare you abandon him like that? At the end of a tiring day you dolefully give in to his battle cry; you lift him and he stops... you are in his grip! As days and nights merge into one he habitually sandwiches himself between mummy and daddy! Number two arrives and it becomes a priority to make number one stay in his own bed. But, oh no, he doesn't like that! He may start off there but he makes his own way into the family bed throughout the night. You may resort to tricks to encourage him to stay in his own room. Lovely new bed-clothes, soft character lighting, soothing music, pretty mobiles...

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Don't fool yourself; he's well ahead of you! His nocturnal excursions continue. You beg, you plead, for a full night's sleep in your own bed without your little visitor - but it falls on deaf ears! Still he pays his call. You resort to purchasing a new bed for yourself, a bigger one. You have a bright idea: let the wee man have your old bed. He'll like that, his own big bed, just like mummy and daddy! More lovely bedclothes, lots of praise for your little treasure. Why didn't you think of it sooner? Oh, the naivety of first-time parents. His new bed might be bigger but so is yours; there's even more room between mummy and daddy now. So he can bring a few toys along too! As the family grows so does the gap. You precariously hang off one side of the new big bed as your husband hangs off the other, but you smile as you sing along to, 'There were five in the bed and the little one said,"Roll Over!"' Life imitates nursery rhymes. Didn't you know that?

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Some traditions for celebrating birthdays are quite similar in many parts of the world; birthday candles which carry wishes up to Heaven, birthday games which gauge how much more a child can do versus last year, and birthday pinches or taps which ensure good luck for the coming year. There are other traditions, however, which are more specific to certain countries. Here we take a look at some of the birthday traditions reported from around the globe…

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– In many African cultures, the day a child is born is not observed as a special day. Instead, when African children reach a certain age, they are initiated into the community and this is when they learn the laws, beliefs, customs, songs and dances of their tribes. These initiation ceremonies are celebrated for groups of children instead of individual children.

Argentina

- The birthday child receives a pull on the earlobe for each year they have been alive. When girls turn 15 they have a huge party and dance the waltz with their father and other boys. Aruba - Children take a treat to school for their classmates and all teachers. Each teacher receives a treat and gives the birthday child a small gift like a pencil, an eraser or a postcard. The birthday child is also allowed to wear special clothes instead of the school uniform.

Australia

- Many Australian Birthday parties are barbeques as the weather most of the time is not very cold. In Australia the children eat a dish called "Fairy Bread" which is a very popular snack (it is buttered bread covered with tiny sprinkles known as "hundreds and thousands").

Bolivia

- At the age of 16 the birthday girl wears a white dress and dances the waltz with her father and other boys.

Brazil

- In Brazil, the children usually eat candies shaped like fruits and vegetables. The houses are decorated for the occasion with festive banners and brightly colored paper flowers. The birthday child receives a pull on the earlobe for each year they have been alive. The birthday person also gives the first slice of cake to his/ her most special friend or relative -

usually their mum or dad. At the age of 15 the girl dances a waltz, starting with her father and grandfather, and she dances with a total of 15 partners who each symbolise a year of her life.

Britain

- When it’s your birthday your friends give you the "bumps" by lifting you in the air by your hands and feet and raising you up and down to the floor - one for each year and then one extra for luck!!

Canada

- In Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and Newfoundland) the birthday child is ambushed and their nose is greased (with butter or margarine) for good luck. The greased nose makes the child too slippery for bad luck to catch them. This tradition is reputed to be of Scottish decent. In Quebec, on the other hand, the birthday person receives a punch for each year they are alive and then an extra one for good luck.

China

- When a Chinese child turns one year old, it is a very important event. The parents might tell the baby's fortune by placing the baby in the center of a group of objects (such as coins, a doll, a book, etc.) and they wait to see which object the baby picks up. If the baby picked up a coin, he/she may be rich, if the baby reached for a book he/she may become a teacher, if the baby reached for the doll he/she may have many children, etc. The sixth birthday is also a special birthday for the Chinese. For the party itself, friends and relatives are invited for lunch and extra-long noodles are served to wish the birthday child a long life. In China, it is considered unlucky to give someone a clock for a birthday present (in Mandarin, the word for "clock" is similar to death). On the other hand people believe that tigers protect children and so family members might bring newborns special gifts decorated with tigers.

Cuba

- Celebrations are very similar to those in the United States; food, decorations, gifts, piñatas, cake, candles, "happy birthday" song and games. But a lot of people are invited including neighbours, friends, co-workers and family - even if they don't have kids around the birthday child's age.

Denmark

- A flag is flown outside a window to designate that someone who lives in that house is having a birthday.

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Presents are placed around the child's bed while they are sleeping so they will see them immediately upon awakening.

Ecuador

- When a girl turns 15 there is a great celebration and the girl wears a pink dress. The father puts on the birthday girl's first pair of high heels and dances the waltz with her while 14 other girls and 14 other boys also dance the waltz.

Egypt

- Egyptian birthday parties are full of singing and dancing when a child fulfills a year in his/her life. Lots of flowers and fruit are used to decorate the party as symbols of life and growth.

Germany

- On a child's birthday the dining table or kitchen will have a special wooden birthday wreath placed on it. The wreath contains small holes for candles and a holder in the centre for the life-candle (this is a taller candle and is beautifully decorated). This candle is lit each year of a child's birthday until they reach the age of twelve. A member of the birthday personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family wakes up at sunrise and lights the candles on the birthday cake. There are as many candles as the years of age of the birthday person plus one for good luck. The candles are left burning all day long. After dinner that night then everyone sings the birthday song and the birthday person blows out the candles. If all of the candles are blown out in one try then the wish of the birthday person will come true. Presents are then opened and the party starts. It is also reported that, when men reach the age of 30 and they still don't have a girlfriend, they have to sweep the stairs of the city hall. All their friends will throw rubble on the stairs and, when the sweeping is finished they'll throw some more rubble there. This way every girl can see that this man reached the age of 30 and still doesn't have a girlfriend (and that he can clean a house very well!).

Guyana

- Chicken, duck or lamb curry with rice are the main dishes at a birthday celebration. A family member usually bakes a fruit or sponge cake for the birthday boy/girl to cut. The person celebrating their birthday will wear something fancy.

Holland

- Special year birthdays such as 5, 10, 15, 20, 21 are called "crown" years. The birthday child receives an especially large gift on a crown year birthday. The family also decorates the birthday child's chair at the dining room table with seasonal flowers or paper streamers, paper flowers and balloons. At school the birthday child can give their classmates something to eat and the teacher makes the child a birthday hat, often made of paper streamers or paper flowers. Children will eat pancakes sprinkled with powdered sugar and taartjes (tarts made with different kinds of fillings) which are served with lemonade or hot chocolate.

Hungary

- When gifts are open, everyone pulls on the earlobes of the birthday person and says a little rhyme. The rhyme is translated into English as follows "God bless you, live so long so your ears reach your ankles".

India

- On a Hindu child's first birthday, his or her head is shaved while being held by a special fire. Removal of the hair cleanses the child of any evil in past lives, symbolizing a renewal of the soul. Usually on the day of the birthday, the child will wear very colorful clothing to school and will pass out chocolates to the entire class. The child will also kneel and touch their parents' feet as a sign of respect. They then all visit a shrine, where they pray and the child is blessed. In the afternoon there might be a meal that includes a spicy vegetable stew called curry and chutney which is a spicy fruit relish. The dessert is a treat known as "dudh pakh", which is rice like pudding (they might also stir in pistachios, almonds, raisins, and a spice called cardamon).

Italy

- The child's ears are pulled as many times as the age they are turning.

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- There is singing and dancing to the beat of reggae music, and the birthday child is floured.

- Certain birthdays in Japan are more important than others (the 3rd, 5th, and 7th). During these special birthdays, Japanese children participate in the upcoming Shichi-go-san Festival (meaning the "Seven-Five-Three" Festival), celebrated annually on November 15. During this festival, children and their families visit a shrine or other place of worship and will give thanks to God for their health and strength, and ask to be blessed with continued well-being in the future and a long life (this is due to the fact that a long time ago children died before their 3rd, 5th or 7th birthdays). For this occasion, girls and boys always dress in their finest clothes, which may be traditional kimonos or even western-style clothing.

Korea

- On the 100th day (which is called a "paegil") after a child's birth, a small feast is usually held to celebrate the child having survived this period. The table is set with food, and four items; a pencil, a ruler, thread, and money. The baby chooses one item to forecast their future; excellent student, good with hands, long life or riches. The family, relatives, and friends celebrate with rice cakes, wine, and other delicacies such as red and black bean cakes sweetened with sugar or honey. It is believed that if the rice cakes are shared with 100 people the child will have a long life and therefore rice cakes are usually sent to as many people as possible to help share the happiness of the occasion. Those receiving the rice cakes do not return the serving vessels empty, but with skeins of thread expressing the hope of longevity, and with rice and money symbolizing future wealth. The red and black bean cakes are believed to bring the child luck and happiness and are placed at the four compass points within the house.

Lithuania

- A garland is hung around the entire door of the home of the birthday person. The birthday person sits in a decorated chair and family members lift them up to three times.

Malaysia

- Friends or relatives who visit, give presents to the person celebrating their birthday or they may give an "ang-bao" which is a small red packet filled with money. At about 16, when teenagers start to invite boys and girls to their parties, there is lots of dancing and games to help find a partner (the trick is to always have the same numbers of boys and girls!).

Native America

- Throughout history, Native American tribes have usually placed significance on milestones in a child's development rather than the day he or she was born. The day a child takes its first step is cause for just as much rejoicing as the day he or she accepts the responsibilities of an adult, gets married, becomes a parent, etc. The Winnebago Indians have a big birthday and anyone can attend, people find out about birthday parties through word of mouth. These parties can last all evening and through the night. The birthday person can choose to eat whatever they like for their birthday and it is made for them. The cake is taken around and shown to the guests and it is considered an honor to be asked to cut the cake. After the meal the children play a hand game - This is played by an adult holding a bone or stone in one of his or her hands and the children have to try to guess where it is.

New Zealand

- After the birthday cake is lit, the happy birthday song is sung loudly and often out of tune and then the person birthday person receives a clap for each year they have been alive and then one for good luck.

Norway

- The birthday child stands out in front of their class and chooses a friend to share a little dance while the rest of the class sings a happy birthday song. Most birthday parties consist of chocolate cake with chocolate frosting and dishes of red gelatin covered with vanilla sauce. At birthday parties guests may go fishing, but not for fish; they

play a game known as "Fishing for Ice Cream", where everyone pulls up a frozen treat attached to a piece of string.

Philippines

- On a birthday, early in the day, the family goes to hear Mass and to thank God. Also, in the Philippines, birthday cakes are baked in various sizes and shapes. The celebration also includes noodles representing a long life. The outside of the birthday child's house is adorned with blinking colored lights in the early evening.

Puerto Rico formal dinner is held.

- The child gets tapped on the arm for each birth year. A big party which includes a

Russia

- Instead of a birthday cake, many Russian children receive a birthday pie with a birthday greeting carved into the crust. In school, teachers often give a gift to the student having a birthday. Children usually will play a game that features a clothesline. What they do is hang prizes from the clothesline and each guest gets to cut down a prize to take home.

South Africa

- On the twenty-first birthday a key made using anything from paper to aluminum foil to silver to gold is presented by the parents as a sign that the child is ready to unlock the door to their future.

Sudan

- In Sudan the children who live in the cities celebrate their birthday whereas in the country they don't. Children will usually drink a red punch that is called "karkady" (made from hibiscus flowers).

Sweden

- Like Danish and Norwegian people, Swedes like to use their national flag to decorate on birthdays and special occasions. Swedish children are often served breakfast in bed. Birthday cakes in Sweden are similar to pound cakes and are decorated with marzipan.

United States

- At children's parties, balloons and streamers are hung up and lots of friends are invited to the party. Sometimes the person having the birthday can choose what they want to do: bowling, swimming, arcades, amusement parks, camping trips, etc. The majority of American children celebrate birthdays with a cake topped with lighted candles. Most families use the candles to represent how old a person is turning (and another one for good luck). For instance, a 2-year old will have 3 candles on the cake. When the cake is set before the birthday child, candles lit, he or she is supposed to make a wish (without telling anyone what it is) and after making a wish, he or she tries to blow out the candles. If all the candles go out with one breath, it is believed that the wish will come true!

Uruguay

- The principal ritual of a birthday is a cake with candles and the eternal song "Happy Birthday to you..." At the end of the song, the birthday person blows out the candles and all guests applaud or cheer, some make jokes, whistle loudly, and touch the birthday person's shoulder or head. When a girl reaches the age of 15, she puts on a formal dress and dances a waltz with possible suitors.

Vietnam

– Everyone’s birthday is celebrated on New Year’s Day. Not only is “Tet” the beginning of a New Year, but it is also everyone's birthday. The Vietnamese do not know or acknowledge the exact day they were born. A baby turns one on Tet no matter when he/ she was born that year. Children say they were born in the year of the symbol of the lunar calendar for that year. On the first morning of Tet, adults congratulate children on becoming a year older by presenting them with red envelopes that contain "Lucky Money," or li xi. These envelopes are given to the children by parents, siblings, relatives and close friends.

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‫أنا معكم على أن احلياة صعبة وباألخص عندما تنظر إلى‬ ‫ ولكن تركيز األفراد على اخلوض‬.‫التحديات التي املصاحبة لها‬ .‫في مثل هذه التحديات يحجبهم عن مالحظة أن احلياة مليئة بالفرص‬ ‫فقط ألولئك الذين يصعب عليهم اخلوض في سباق املنافسة الشديدة‬ .‫لتحقيق النجاح‬ ‫إن احلياة الكاملة للمشاركني الذين يتنافسون من أجل القليل من املوارد‬ .‫ لهذا فإن 'البقاء … لألصلح» نظرية علمية‬، ‫املتاحة‬ ‫ ومما يزيد‬، ‫نحن نعيش في ظروف قاسية من حيث الفائز ينال كل شيء‬ ‫الطني بلة إن املوارد قليلة ونحن جميعا ً نريد االستفادة من هذا املورد‬ ‫ ولكن أولئك الذين يقدرون على حتديد أن احلياة مليئة بالفرص‬.‫الشحيح‬ .‫واالستفادة من هذه املوارد اقتصاديا ً هم من يسعدوا بالنهاية‬ ‫ وهو أمرا ً مفرغا ً منه أن األفراد بحاجة‬، ‫في هذه احلياة كل فرصة من ذهب‬ ‫إلى التعرف على هذه الفرص واالستفادة منها على أكمل وجه حتى‬ ‫ فإنه ليس كل شخص قادرا ً على‬، ‫ ومع ذلك‬.‫يتمكنوا من حتسني حياتهم‬ ، ‫ الفرص ال تأتي بطريقة واضحة‬.‫التعرف على الفرص التي توفر لهم احلياة‬ .‫بل هي أحيانا في شكل مقنع من املصاعب‬ ‫ يجب على املرء التعرف على‬.‫وهذا صحيح ألن في كل عيب هناك ميزة‬ ‫اجلانب اإليجابي من احلاالت والتركيز على التغلب على مثل هذه العقبات‬ ‫ وبالتأكيد سيكون هذا مفيدا ً في احلفاظ على‬.‫بدال من التخلي عنها‬ ‫ وبالتالي يساعد على التقليل من اآلثار املترتبة‬.‫التركيز والثقة والتفاؤل‬ ‫على التحدي من أجل أن تتضح الرؤيا لإلستفادة من الفرصة التي تقدمها‬ .‫لنا احلياة‬ ‫ وأولئك الذين ينتظرون‬.‫والفرص ال تأتي وحدها لكن بدال ً من ذلك نبحث عنها‬ .‫دائما ً لظروف مثالية معظم الوقت لن يدركوا أبدا ً أن احلياة مليئة بالفرص‬ ‫ويظلوا بانتظار الغد املشرق الذي لن يتحقق إالّ من خالل التصميم والعمل‬ ‫ والرابحون هم يقوموا فعليا ً باإلجراءات واملشاركة في كل خطوة‬. ‫الشاق‬ .‫لتحقيق أهدافهم‬ ً ‫وأخيرا ً … احلياة مليئة بالفرص كل ما عليك القيام به هو أن تبقى متيقظا‬ . ‫ملا يدورحولك واغتنامها‬

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have one every year, and after a while they start to add up. Birthdays, that is. Maybe your most consistent birthday tradition is that every year you come up with a party idea that's more zany and creative than the one you had the year before. Nothing wrong with that, but it can also be nice to have some birthday traditions that you can rely on to stay essentially the same from year to year, especially for children, who tend to find a sense of continuity comforting (and who doesn't?). In a quick trawl around the internet, we’ve uncovered a whole variety of ways in which birthdays are celebrated. Alongside many of the traditional cultural celebrations from around the world, it appears that a lot of the modern “traditions” have their basis in food – some folk like to celebrate with birthday meals at home, whilst others prefer always to eat out; some opt for a different cuisine each year as they celebrate birthdays “around the world” whilst others ensure they eat exactly the same fare year-on-year. Then there are the people who like to celebrate by dressing in a certain way, often by selecting their favourite outfits but sometimes by colour-coding their clothes (so that they wear red one year, blue the next, and so on). Others opt to venture on trips out, or in decorating the rooms of the birthday celebrant ... the variety of tradition seems boundless! Here we have gathered together some of the more unusual, interesting and even bizarre activities that are enacted by families as part of their own traditional celebrations... The Fulmer Family in America maintain a Birthday Journal Book for each birthday celebrant. Each year at the birthday party a journal book is passed around for family and friends to sign their names and/or write a message, as well as to keep a record of the gifts. This will become a unique and cherished book to look at later in life. A number of families had highlighted that Bobbing for Apples is their favoured birthday activity. Every year a big bucket is filled with water and the family goes bobbing for apples, and rewarded with some really cool prizes. Mr & Mrs Stormoens like to Hide their Children’s Gifts each year. All the gifts for the birthday child are hidden, and there are poems telling where each present is. The birthday child has to find each and every gift, and then do something (like make scrambled eggs or clear away the dishes) to be allowed to unwrap and open them. Each year on the birthday of each of the Milka family children, starting with the first birthday, a Picture of the Child is taken standing in front of dad. This is actually a lovely way to track the child's growth. The Coffey Family opts to acknowledge Birthday Favourites. The birthday person is allowed to choose his or her favourite meal for the family dinner, their favourite flavour of cake, wears their favourite shirt, etc. If you party with The Thompson Family, you may find yourself holding one of 23 balloons. Their daughter was born on the 23rd of January, so each year a note is tied to 23 helium-filled Balloons stating that it’s "Daisy's birthday". A balloon is given to each of the 23 party guests and all are released into the air at the same time. An attached note on the balloon requests that whoever finds the balloon might return a birthday wish to Daisy to her home address. This symbolizes letting the past year go and starting a new year. Golden Ribbon is the order of the day in the Archibald family’s home. During the

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Family Birthday Traditions night before the birthday, while the birthday child is sleeping, a golden ribbon is tied to the bed and trailed throughout the house. In the morning the child follows the ribbon until they find their birthday surprise at the end of the ribbon. For the Woodforth Family, tradition has a nicely sentimental twist. The father buys his daughters and wife Red Roses on their birthdays - a rose for each year of their age (so that the bunch of roses is equal to their age). Some romance governs tradition in the Trucek household, too. Every five years, on birthdays ending in 5 or 0, the husband in the family celebrates his wife's birthday by hiring a Musical Quartet to appear at a "surprise" time and then entertain for a few hours or for the evening. For the health-conscious Simmons family, Health Check-ups have become an annual birthday tradition. They eat a large breakfast, lunch and dinner and then get a doctor to give them a medical once-over! In similar healthy vein, at the McGouganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house the birthday person has to Run Around the Block until they have completed as many circuits as the number of years of their age. So far, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve listed some pretty normal activities that have been adopted as tradition in various families, but now letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s turn our attention to some of the more bizarre ideas... The Murnane Family starts the day with a Water Fight. The birthday child wakes up to see his friends and family scattered around the bed. When the child speaks he gets a thump in the arm from everyone except for the parents, who then lead a water fight or orange bombardment! Likewise, the messy Mecabe Family sing happy birthday before someone sneaks up behind the birthday child and Rubs Cake all over their Nose and Face. Strangely, the Terry family choose to eat their Birthday Dinner in Reverse. The whole family goes out to dinner at a place chosen by the birthday person. Dessert is ordered and served first, followed by the main course and finally by the appetizers. Singing Off-Tune is the weird custom of the Hillenbrands. When singing the happy birthday song, all the family members purposely sing so badly and off-tune that it hurts the birthday person's ears. As an added distraction, intentionally incorrect words are also used when singing the birthday song. Each year the Winter-Welsch Family treat their birthday child to

breakfast with a friend, for which they "Kidnap" the birthday child's friend and have breakfast at a local restaurant in pyjamas. And finally, in case one birthday a year is not enough, the Desser/Walata family likes to celebrate Half Birthdays. Actual birthdays are celebrated in the normal way but for the half birthday (6 months after each actual birthday) everything is done in half. These half things include: having half a cake, drinking from cups that are half full, singing half the birthday song and giving a gift that's half of something. Having read through some of the weird and wonderful customs of other families, you are doubtless inspired to start a new tradition within your own family unit so we shall conclude with some suggestions for creating your own birthday traditions... Photos provide a quick visual reference to confirm just how much your kids have grown. Photo traditions are quick and easy to start, and easy to customize using your own great ideas. It's fun to scan a new photo of the birthday boy or girl onto the birthday invitations each year. You can take a family photo on the same couch every year, or next to the kid's measuring marks on the wall. You can take a photo in which everyone holds up signs showing old they are, with the birthday boy or girl singled out by a special hat or outfit. No matter how exotic your parties get, you can almost always find some feature of continuity that can be photographed- cutting the cake, say, or opening presents. Put these photos in a special scrapbook or sprinkle them in with the everyday pictures in your album- some day your child will be delighted to have them. Who wouldn't want a memento of the year you got to eat your chocolate cake on the beach in Hawaii? Your child's birthday is also the perfect time to break out the video camera whose battery lies slowly dying on a dusty shelf in the closet. You could videotape the cake ceremony, of course, but why not also take the opportunity to catch up on the year's events? Interview your child for ten minutes each year about the special things they remember, and include props like the award-winning science project, the sports trophies, and the charcoal self-portrait your child made in art class. You might be amazed at how much this birthday tradition helps you remember, long after your child has left the house to start a life on his or her own.

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Philippine Eagle One of the World's Largest Eagles Varron

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Philippine eagle is also named as the Monkey-eating eagle with a scientific name of Pithecophage Jefferyi. This eagle is among of the worlds, rarest, largest as well as one of the most powerful bird eagle. The Philippine eagle can be found in the Philippine forest especially in the forest of Mindanao. The bird is considered as the Philippines national bird. It is now considered as one of the endangered specie in the world making the government to pass law for its protection. The eagle was discovered by the English explorer and naturalist named John Whitehead in the year 1896. There are recent studies which show that the Philippine eagle has a unique evolutionary history because its genetic sequence was found to differ from the other eagle. However some studies suggested that the closest relative of the Philippine eagle could have been the smaller snake eagle. The eagle is having a dark face as well as a creamy-brown nape and crown, its back is brown in color and the underside as well as its under wings are found to be white. It has yellowish, heavy and large legs with powerful dark colored claws. The color of the eagleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eye is in blue-gray. The eagles can be seen in different Islands in the Philippines, in some parts of Luzon, as well as in the islands of Samar, Leyte and other major Islands especially in the island of Mindanao where they are several in numbers. The Philippine eagle is considered as the dominant hunter in the Philippine forest considering that there are no other major predators that exist. The breeding pair of the Philippine Eagle most likely requires a large area of about 25 to 50 square miles to breed naturally. They have a life expectancy of 30 to 60 years when living in the wild. The Philippine Eagle is feed from different species such as monkeys, flying lemurs, small mammals, birds, lizards, snakes and several others. Their diet depends their living environment where there are different species to prey. In reproduction, the female Philippine Eagle matures sexually at five years of age while the male is at seven. These eagles are considered as monogamous, they prefer to have one partner for the rest of their life. They only search for other mates if their partner dies eventually. The Philippine Eagle is conserved currently in the Philippine Eagle Foundation in the City of Davao, Mindanao Philippines

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‫جورج توماس‬

‫مدير تطوير األعمال‬ ‫مركز التطوير العربي‬

‫ما تعانيه املنظمات في الشرق األوسط؟‬ ‫كأحد‬

‫رجاالت األعمال ومستشار لشركة مقرها في الكويت ‪ ،‬قد تساءلت ملاذا هناك دائماً العدد القليل‬ ‫من الشركات احمللية املنتشرة عاملياً من حيث املنتج واخلدمات املتطورة في الشرق األوسط ‪،‬‬ ‫على الرغم من وفرة السيولة في دول مجلس التعاون اخلليجي ؟ ملاذا وما هي األسباب في عدم وجود الشركات‬ ‫الديناميكية مثل جوجل ‪ ،‬فيس بوك ‪ ،‬تسال ‪ ،‬أبل ‪ ،‬نايك ‪ ،‬فيرجن وغيرها من الشرق األوسط ؟ إالّ أن عدداً قليالً من‬ ‫الشركات احمللية من الشرق األوسط متعارفة بعالمة جتارية عاملية تشمل عدد من شركات الطيران‪.‬‬ ‫وفيما يلي بعض املؤشرات على ضوء هذا الوضع املزري‪:‬‬

‫ممارسات اإلدارة السيئة ‪ :‬إن معظم املنظمات في الشرق األوسط متوارثة حيث‬ ‫أن الشركات العائلية ميلكها ويديرها أفراد األسرة على حد سواء ‪ ،‬والتي قد تؤدي‬ ‫إلى التحيز‪ .‬وهذا النوع من املمارسة يؤدي في نهاية املطاف إلى منظمة تتصف‬ ‫بعدمية الكفاءة وسوء اإلدارة‪ .‬وقد وجدت دراسات مختلفة على ذلك محليا ً ‪ ،‬في‬ ‫حني يبدو أن ملكية األسرة لتحسني املمارسات اإلدارية ‪ ،‬وإدارة األسرة واألطفال‬ ‫من املؤسسني عادة أقل جودة‪ .‬ومن األمثلة على ذلك وول مارت ‪ ،‬واحدة من أكبر‬ ‫املنظمات والناجحة في العالم إلى حد كبير ‪ ،‬وإن كان ال تزال متلكها من قبل عائلة‬ ‫والتون ولكن لديها اإلدارة اخملتصة والتنفيذية غير رئيس األسرة منذ تقاعد سام‬ ‫والتون مؤسس الشركة‪.‬‬ ‫ممارسات إدارة اجلودة ‪ :‬إن القليل جدا ً من الشركات هنا تؤمن في ممارسات إدارة‬ ‫اجلودة‪ .‬واجلودة هي نقطة بيع فريدة لرجال األعمال ‪ ،‬لكنها تتطلب استثمارات‬ ‫مالية أولية‪ .‬إن املنظمات هنا تبحث عن حتقيق املكاسب على املدى القصير بدال ً‬ ‫فعال وحتقيق‬ ‫من النمو على املدى الطويل ‪ .‬ومممارسة إدارة اجلودة سيؤدي إلى أداء ّ‬ ‫األهداف وظيفياً‪ .‬وبينما كنت أعمل كمديرا ً عاما ً في بعض من أكبر الشركات‬ ‫في الكويت ‪ ،‬شعرت باجلزع على السهولة املستخدمة فيها من ملفات وهمية‬ ‫تستخدم كشهادات اجلودة اخملتلفة تستخدم في عطاءات ملناقصات مختلفة‪ .‬إن‬ ‫الشركات ببساطة يرفضون حتمل أي تكلفة إضافية عن طريق تنفيذ اجلودة‪.‬‬ ‫قوة العمل املتعلمة ‪ :‬إن املفتاح لنجاح الشركات هو قوة عملها‬ ‫املتعلمني في عالم أكثر ذكاء ‪ .‬لألسف في هذا اجلزء من العالم‬ ‫‪ ،‬وحتى اآلن ‪ ،‬االتصاالت الشخصية واالنتماءات االجتماعية‬ ‫ال تزال موجودة للحصول على وظيفة واحدة بدال ً‬ ‫من املؤهالت التعليمية وخبرات العمل‬ ‫املطلوبة‪ .‬ما هو مطلوب في الوقت‬ ‫احلاضر في هذه املنطقة هو الذكاء‬ ‫والثقافة للقادمني من خارج املنطقة‬ ‫مع األفكار اجلديدة التي تبقي‬ ‫املنافسني بعيداّ‪.‬‬

‫خلق ثقافة االبتكار واملنافسة‬ ‫‪ :‬إن إدراك الشركات لبقائها‬ ‫على الساحة يتطلب االبتكار‬ ‫السريع للمنتجات واخلدمات‬ ‫‪ ،‬وجتريب مناذج عمل جديدة‬ ‫‪ ،‬وخلق معايير جديدة‬ ‫للحدود وصناعاتها‪ .‬ونحو‬ ‫االستفادة من الفرص‬ ‫اليومية التي تطرح‬ ‫نفسها ‪ ،‬في حل‬ ‫املشاكل ‪ ،‬وحتسني‬

‫العمليات ‪ ،‬وإدماج التكنولوجيات اجلديدة الخ جوجل ‪ ،‬فيس بوك ‪ ،‬تويتر ‪،‬‬ ‫أبل هي أمثلة على املنظمات التي صعدت في غضون فترة قصيرة من الزمن‬ ‫بسبب منتجاتها الفريدة واخلدمات التي قررها أصحاب الثقافات املبتكرة داخل‬ ‫هذه املنظمات‪.‬‬

‫حوافز للنجاح املوظفني ‪ :‬إن املنظمة تعتمد إلى حد كبير على موظفيها ‪،‬‬ ‫وأسهل وسيلة لتحفيز املوظفني من خالل برنامج احلوافز املمتاز‪ .‬بينما أراجع بعض‬ ‫األبحاث لكتابة هذا التقرير ‪ ،‬قابلت عددا ً من الناس الذين يعملون في منظمات‬ ‫مختلفة في الكويت ومعظمهم لم يحظوا بعالوات تضاف على أجورهم في‬ ‫السنوات العشر املاضية‪ .‬وعالوة على ذلك ‪ ،‬فإن الغالبية العظمى منهم رواتبهم‬ ‫بنسبة الثلث الى النصف في نفس الفترة الزمنية‪ .‬ولذا يقول املثل ‪" :‬عندما تدفع‬ ‫القليل … وحتصل على الرديئ " ‪ ،‬وميكن تطبيق نفس الفلسفة على الشركات‬ ‫أيضاً‪.‬‬

‫منظمات املدرسة القدمية ‪ :‬إن عقلية الكثير من األعضاء املؤسسني ال تزال‬ ‫جتهل ظروف السوق ليس هي نفسها كما كانت عليه منذ بضعة عقود ‪ ،‬أي‬ ‫عندما أسسوا هذه اإلدارة العليا في الشركات ال يؤمنون بثقافة التغيير داخل‬ ‫املنظمة ‪ ،‬واحلوافز ‪ ،‬واالبتكار والترقيات للموظفني ‪ ،‬ونوعية هذه املفاهيم … ألخ ‪،‬‬ ‫ومن ثم فإن مسار النمو لهذه املنظمات غير الراكدة أو السلبية ‪ ،‬من حيث احلجم‬ ‫والعمليات ‪ ،‬على الرغم من أصولهم تعود إلى األربعني أو خمسني عاماً‪.‬‬ ‫" التغيير هو الشيء الوحيد الدائم! " (هيراكليتس ؛ فيلسوف أغريقي ‪535-475‬‬ ‫قبل امليالد)‬

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You ski like a Belgian

John MacArthur

"You ski like a Belgian"

is a cheerily raffish Swiss insult to those, unlike themselves, who had the misfortune to be born somewhere else and for whom sliding down precipitous slopes comes as naturally as breathing. Skiing with Swiss friends over Christmas was a salutary reminder that I was not quite as agile or as insanely foolhardy as in former times. My friends glided effortlessly along, with a fine disregard for the colour of the piste markers – their objective was to choose the most scenic route without regard to difficulty. Surprisingly, a lifetime and a half ago, I used to teach people to ski. Before the days of parabolic skis which allow even an ill-balanced troglodye to turn, we learned on sleek, long, wood-core skis, legs glued together and carved compression parallels were achieved only after much effort and practice. Modern skis have taken a leaf from the skateboarders’ book, possessing a spectacular parabolic curve and turn on a sixpence with legs hip-width apart. All of which meant that with legs glued together and determined pressure, I found myself over-rotating hopelessly with shoulders facing the wrong way, amid gales of laughter. In my defence, the borrowed skis were a bit short, but I nonetheless felt briefly Belgian. The British are an enthusiastic and frequently depressingly inept skiing nation, despite their almost pathological determination to look good on the slopes. Their ineptitude arises from the fact that apart from a few freezing Scottish hills miles from anywhere, there isn’t really enough snow and it never really gets cold enough for the permafrost to harden sufficiently to make a useful base on which new snow can settle so we’re a bit out of practice as a nation. The Inuit have at least thirteen different words for snow; the British have only one …”Hooray!” They seem to have been at least partially responsible for quite a number of early initiatives, because of their absurdly competitive spirit and the fact that their aristocracy had been visiting chic Swiss watering-holes like St Moritz since the 1860’s. Nobody at the turn of the nineteenth century skied for any other purpose than gentle locomotion – a friction-free mode of travel, using whatever could be most conveniently manufactured as fit for purpose, indeed, if Norwegian rock-drawings are to be believed, millennia ago, men were negotiating flat snowy terrain by strapping the bones of large animals

to the toe of their boots using leather strips. Skiing for leisure rather than survival, however, took rather longer to catch on. Ski touring became quite a fashionable late Victorian activity, combining as it did the benefits of fresh air with often quite strenuous exercise. In 1894, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, is recorded as having traversed from Davos to Arosa. He was living in the area as his wife was ‘taking the cure’ for tuberculosis and he ordered the skis from Norway, applying himself to learning to ski as a panacea for his enforced idleness in the sleepy little Alpine town. Indeed, it was the Norwegians who perfected a variety of safer binding inventions and turning techniques. I once was skiing off-piste in Austria when a gentleman, dressed in a warm, 1930’s brown tweed knickerbocker suit and a deerstalker hat, leather boots and old-fashioned bindings, bounded past me through waist-high powder, performing beautiful free heel telemark turns. He reached the bottom having barely broken sweat. Any ski aficionado will probably know a run somewhere in the Alps called the Kandahar Run. This does seem rather odd, given that Kandahar is in southern Afghanistan. Again, it is the Brits who are responsible. In 1911, when he inaugurated the world’s first ever "downhill" ski race, Sir Arnold Lunn, a Brit who founded a travel agency dynasty, named it after Field Marshal Earl Roberts of Kandahar. Later, in 1924 when he and some rather jolly chums founded a ski club in Mürren to develop ski racing they called it the Kandahar Ski Club. Mürren is a pretty car-free village linked by a mountain railway to Wengen and Grindelwald where first Alpine Ski World Championships were staged in 1931 by the Ski Club of Great Britain and has hosted the one of oldest ski races in the world ever since. The legacy of the early enthusiasts is untarnished with time. All over the Alps, particularly during the holiday season, squadrons of Range Rovers, laden with the latest in skiing technology, including intelligently-fibred electronic ski management systems designed to re-transmit energy back into their air-cored bubble fiberglass skis, boots requiring a degree in mechanical engineering to appropriately configure them to the wearer’s feet and light diagonal free-flex bindings are to be seen as their owners are driving south on the A6 and queuing at border crossings, anxiously inspecting the skies for signs of the fluffy white stuff. They can be seen in family groups on the slopes, father who went to ski school for a week in 1972 attempting to teach a seven year old how to do a stem Christie turn, not realising that modern skis do all the work for the child and all they have to do these days is gently turn their feet. Bindings have rather improved since the 1930’s when a broken leg was a genuine hazard because there was no such thing as quick-release or any attention paid to the fact that the forwards and indeed sideways torque experience by a child of five would be significantly less than a fully-grown adult. These days, if the skis buried themselves in a snowdrift, their wearer pops out of the rear binding and their forward momentum cartwheels them effortlessly, if inelegantly, out of the front door to the riotous amusement of all. Forty years ago, they would have snapped a fibula like a matchstick. I am sometimes asked: “What’s the single most important thing to do to make sure a trip to the slopes is successful?” Apart from obviously choosing a resort that is high and has a good snow record, the answer is always the same. Boots. Take your time in the rental shop. Sit down. Get up and wander about in them. Wiggle your toes. Fiddle with the clips. Ignore the growling and mewling of the ever-lengthening queue behind you. If your boots don’t fit, you’ll have a miserable time and ski like a Belgian.

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The 5 Most Impor 2010 was an interesting year. Like all previous years several interesting events took place during 2010. The world also had to face the challenges posed by some of the deadliest disasters this year. Here is the list of 5 most important event of the year 2010.

1. WikiLeaks In April Wikileaks posted videos from a 2007 incident in which Iraqi civilians were killed by USA forces. In July of the same year, Wikileaks released Afghan War Diary, a compilation of more than 76,900 documents about the War in Afghanistan. In October, the group released a package of almost 400,000 documents called the Iraq War Logs in coordination with major commercial media organizations. And in November 2010, Wikileaks State department diplomatic cables released took the world by storm. It had such a vast impact on worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s politics that most governments expressed strong disapproval and condemnation, and criticized Wikileaks for potentially jeopardizing international relations and global security.

Wikileaks is an organization established to make public secret documents which are publically not available otherwise. Julian Assange, an Australian Internet activist, is the founder of Wikileaks. Wikileaks has won a number of awards, including the 2008 Economist magazine New Media Award. In June 2009, Wikileaks and Julian Assange won Amnesty Internationalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s UK Media Award for the 2008 publication of "Kenya".

2. Haiti Earthquake

On Tuesday, 12 January 2010, a massive earthquake of magnitude 7.0 hit Haiti killing almost 250k people, injuring 300k and more than one million people were made homeless. The initial quake was later followed by twelve aftershocks greater than magnitude 5.0.The earthquake caused major damage in Port-au-Prince, Jacmel and other settlements in the region.A study by the Inter-American Development Bank estimated that the total cost of the disaster was between $7.2 billion to $13.2 billion. Haiti Earthquake was one of the worst catastrophe in 200 years.

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tant Events of 2010 3. FIFA World Cup

No one can deny the fact that football is most popular sport in the world. Football world cup is arranged every 4 years and is second biggest sporting event after Olympics. FIFA world cup 2010 took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010. Teams from 32 different countries participated in the event and the matches were played in ten stadiums in nine host cities around the country, with the final played at the Soccer City stadium in South Africa’s largest city, Johannesburg.

In the final, Spain, the European champions, defeated third-time finalists the Netherlands 1–0 after extra time, with Andrés Iniesta’s goal in the 116th minute giving Spain their first world title, the first time that a European nation has won the tournament outside its home continent. Host nation South Africa, 2006 world champions Italy and 2006 runners-up France were eliminated in the first round of the tournament. The total prize money on offer for the tournament was $420 million.Before the tournament, each of the 32 entrants receive $1 million for preparation costs. Distribution of prize money is as follows $8 million – To each team exiting after the group stage (16 teams) $9 million – To each team exiting after the round of 16 (8 teams) $14 million – To each team exiting after the quarter-finals (4 teams) $18 million – Fourth placed team $20 million – Third placed team $24 million – Runner up, $30 million – Winner.

4. Oil Spill in Gulf on Mexico

On April 20,2010 British Petroleum’s oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, killing 11 workers and commencing months of oil leaking unrestrained into the ocean. Efforts to manage the spill with controlled burning, dispersants and plugging the leak were unsuccessful until BP capped the well in mid-July, temporarily halting the flow of oil into the Gulf. The well was then successfully plugged and declared “effectively dead” on September 19. This oil spill has obtained the dubious distinction of being the worst oil spill in US history, surpassing the damage done by the Exxon Valdez tanker that spilled 11 million gallons of oil into the ecologically sensitive Prince William Sound in 1989. It is estimated that over 205 million gallons of oil were released into the Gulf.

5. Heavy Flood in Pakistan

Sharing its border with India,China,Afghanistan and Iran, Pakistan is a developing country with 160 million population. July 2010 came with world’s worst ever flood in the recorded human history hitting all the four provinces of Pakistan. According to United Nations over 20 million people are suffering and homeless with over 160,000 square kilometers affected as a result of the flooding,exceeding the combined total of the affected of 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, the 2005 Kashmir earthquake and the 2010 Haiti earthquake.This is really big!!!! Floods have submerged 17 million acres of Pakistan’s most fertile crop land, have killed 200,000 livestock and have washed away massive amounts of grain. A major concern is that farmers will be unable to meet the fall deadline for planting new seeds in 2010, meaning a massive loss of food production in 2011, and potentially leading to long term food shortages. The agricultural damages are more than 2.9 billion dollars, according to recent estimates, and include over 700,000 acres of lost cotton crops, 200,000 acres of sugar cane and 200,000 acres of rice, in addition to the loss of over 500,000 tones of stocked wheat, 300,000 acres of animal fodder and the stored grain losses. (Source-Wikipedia)

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2010 - Year

A woman puts her hand near a crack on a wall as she waits for food distribution in Port-au-Prince, Haiti January 27, 2010. 

The last miner to be rescued, Luis Urzua, who is credited with organizing the miners to ration food and save themselves, gestures next to Chilean President Sebastian Pinera (R) at the end of the rescue operation at San Jose mine in Copiapo October 13, 2010. All of Chile's 33 trapped miners were rescued from the bowels of the earth in a special capsule as an extraordinary two-month survival story many call a miracle triggered wild celebrations. 

Marooned flood victims looking to escape grab the side bars of a hovering Army helicopter which arrived to distribute food supplies in the Muzaffargarh district of Pakistan's Punjab province August 7, 2010. 

Lu Yong of China reacts after a missed attempt during the men's 85kg weightlifting event at the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, November 17, 2010. 

Cinema goers watch Bollywood movie "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" (The Big Hearted Will Take the Bride), starring actor Shah Rukh Khan, inside Maratha Mandir theatre in Mumbai July 11, 2010. The movie has set a record of completing 770 weeks of continuous screening at a cinema, a feat unmatched by any other Bollywood movie the world over. The movie is screened only in the morning and has special ticket rates which range from $0.30 to $0.40 (15 to 20 Indian rupees). According to Maratha Mandir owner Manoj Desai, the movie, which is still being screened, enjoys at least 60 to 70 percent occupancy on weekdays and a full house on weekends at his theatre. 

An orthodox priest (L) baptizes a man in the Black sea during a ceremony marking the adoption of Christianity in the town of Yevpatoria July 28, 2010. Ukraine and Russia marked their official adoption of Christianity, which took place in Kiev, the capital of Kyivan Rus', by its grand prince Vladimir I in 988. 

In Pictures

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Actress Angelina Jolie walks on the set during the filming of her yet untitled directorial debut in Budapest November 4, 2010. Jolie will direct her first feature film about a Serbian man and Bosnian woman who meet on the eve of the 1992-95 Bosnian war.  A child poses for her mother in front of the China Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo site April 25, 2010. 

Residents being evacuated through flood waters dodge an army truck carrying relief supplies for flood victims in Pakistan's Muzaffargarh district in Punjab province August 11, 2010.  Spain's goalkeeper Iker Casillas jumps up to catch the ball as Netherlands' Robin van Persie (R) watches during their 2010 World Cup final soccer match at Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg July 11, 2010. 

Remains of seats from an Ethiopian Airlines plane which crashed into the Mediterranean sea on Monday morning, are seen on the shore at Khaldeh, south of Beirut, January 25, 2010, as a helicopter flies above the crash site searching for survivors. The plane with 90 people on board crashed shortly after taking off from Beirut in stormy weather. 

An elderly woman smiles while joking with a nurse during her lunch at the Canevaro old people's home in Lima March 25, 2010. This public institution is one the biggest in its kind in Latin America, hosting almost 400 elderly people, including dependent patients and those with senile dementia. 90 percent of its population are in abandon condition and more than the half used to live in extreme poverty, according to Canevaro's Director, Felipe Aguirre. 

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1. Chocolate is made from cocoa beans. But where do cocoa beans grow? A. On trees B. On bushes C. On vines D. On roots 2. During World War II, production of Hersheyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kisses was halted. Do you know why? A. Chocolate shortage B. Sugar shortage C. Aluminum foil shortage D. Hershey's produced rations instead of candy during the war 3. Where could the babe that the Baby Ruth candy bar was named for be found at the time? A. Yankee Stadium B. Hollywood C. Broadway D. Washington, D.C. 4. What candy bar was included in U.S. solders' rations during World War II? A. PayDay B. Heath Bar C. Snickers D. Twix 5. Where was milk chocolate invented? A. England B. America C. Switzerland D. France 6. What candy bar was originally packaged to include three separate pieces of candy flavored vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry? A. Twix B. Mounds C. Mars D. 3 Musketeers 7. Aztec emperor Montezuma drank 50 golden goblets of hot chocolate every day. What special flavoring did he add? A. Vanilla B. Coffee C. Chili pepper D. Blood 8. Where do Hersheyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kisses get their name? A. Their inventor B. Their flavor C. Their shape D. Their sound 9. What flavor is the oldest gum still available today? A. Licorice B. Cherry C. Spearmint D. Clove 10. What candy bar was named after its inventor's family horse? A. Twix B. Pay Day C. Snickers D. Almond Joy

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FOR GROWN UPS SCHOOL... BUT CAN YOU REMEMBER? Are You at Home in Rome? For most of the answers to this quiz you will have to know the Roman figures. As they hand no zero to give their numbers a “place value,” it must have been very awkward when it came to multiplications! 1. What aid was used by the Romans to help with calculations? 2. The following is cut on a famous monument: MDCCLXXVI. What year does this represent? 3. Write 1987 in Roman figures. 4. What is the largest number you can write using these Roman numerals once each, I,C,X,V,L ? 5. What is the smallest number you can write using the same Roman numerals once each, I,C,X,V,L ? 6. Without changing to our Hindu-Arabic notation, find the value of CXVI+XIII+VI+CCLXV. 7. What Roman numbers of two integers between one and twenty become larger when left-hand integer is omitted? 8. Was a “groma” used by the Roman merchant, surveyor, cook, or sailor?

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1. THE ABACUS 2. 1776 Letters were used by the Romans to represent various numbers, and they seem to follow the pattern set by the Greeks. 1, 5, 10, 50, 100, 500, 1000 I, V, X, L, C, D, M The Romans numerals on the monument therefore read as: M =100, D =500, C= 100, C=100, L = 50, X = 10, V = 5, I=1 These added together make 1776, and every American knows this date. 3. MDCCLXXXIX M=1000, D=500,C=100,C=100,L=50,X=10,X=10,X=10 and IX=9. Add these all together and the result is the 1789. 4. CLXVI The number is 166. 5. CXLIV This number is 144.XL is ten before fifty, which is forty.Similarly,IV is one before five, which is four. 6. CD C X VI X III VI CC LX V

CD The answer of the addition is four C’s, which is four hundred. It was the custom not to write four similar numerals consecutively. Hence, instead of writing four “hundred “(CCCC), the Romans wrote one hundred less than five hundred (CD). Placing the C before D meant C less than D, and placing it after D, as in DC, meant C more than D, So that CD is four hundred and DC is six hundred. 7. 4 & 9 The Romans numeral for four is IV. Therefore, when the left-hand integer is removed there remains the integer V. V is the Roman numeral for five. Hence the four changes to five. Similarly the Romans numeral for nine is IX, and when the left-hand integer I is removed there remains the Roman numeral X, which is ten. 8. SURVEYOR The “groma” was an important surveying instrument used by the Roman surveyors or agrimensores. As far as mathematics was concerned, the Romans were practical and no more. To them mathematics was a tool that helped them to construct and to measure. The agrimensor was a land or field-measurer, and in this work he used the groma. It was frequently carved on the tomb stones of Roman surveyors.

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Cocoa beans come from cacao trees that grow in tropical regions of the world 2 C. Aluminum foil shortage

During World War II, production of Hershey’s Kisses was halted. Not because of a shortage of chocolate, but because the signature aluminum foil packaging was rationed. 3. D. Washington, D.C.

The Baby Ruth was named after the first child born in the White House - Ruth - who was born to President Grover Cleveland in 4. B. Heath Bar

Heath bars were included in U.S. soldiers' rations during World War II because they had been found to have a very long shelf life. Originally marketed as a health food, the Heath bar was advertising as using only the finest ingredients. One early ad read: "Heath for better health!" 1891 and later died in 1904. The candy manufacturer strongly denies any association with the famous Yankee. 5. C. Switzerland A Swiss chocolate maker, Daniel Peter, mixes Henri Nestle's condensed milk with chocolate and the two men found a company to manufacture the first milk chocolate. 6. D. 3 Musketeers

When it was first introduced in 1932, the 3 Musketeers bar was packaged to include three separate pieces of candy flavored vanilla, chocolate and strawberry -- thus the name THREE Musketeers. Causing some confusion to tourists worldwide, the 3 Musketeers bar is called a Milky Way in European countries, and the U.S. version of the Milky Way is called a Mars Bar. 7. C. Chili pepper

It was thick, dyed red and flavored with chili peppers. 8. D. Their sound

Hershey’s Kisses get their name from the sound and motion of the machines that produce them. It looks and sounds as if the machine is kissing the conveyor belt as it moves along. 9. A. Licorice

The oldest gum still available is licoriceflavored Blackjack Chewing Gum. It was first introduced in 1872 and was the first flavored gum in the United States. 10. C. Snickers

Originally introduced in 1929 by Frank and Ethel Mars, the Snickers bar was named after their family horse. The original Snickers bars were sold for a nickel and consisted primarily of chocolate, peanuts and caramel.

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1st baby: At the first sign of distress--a whimper, a frown--you pick up the baby. 2nd baby: You pick the baby up when her wails threaten to wake your firstborn. 3rd baby: You teach your three-year-old how to rewind the mechanical swing ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Pacifier: 1st baby: If the pacifier falls on the floor, you put it away until you can go home and wash and boil it. 2nd baby: When the pacifier falls on the floor, you squirt it off with some juice from the baby's bottle. 3rd baby: You wipe it off on your shirt and pop it back in. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Diapering:

A Mother's Attitude for Three Children She Gave Birth

1st baby: You change your baby's diapers every hour, whether they need it or not. 2nd baby: You change their diaper every two to three hours, if needed. 3rd baby: You try to change their diaper before others start to complain about the smell or you see it sagging to their knees. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Activities: 1st baby: You take your infant to Baby Gymnastics, Baby Swing, and Baby Story Hour. 2nd baby: You take your infant to Baby Gymnastics. 3rd baby: You take your infant to the supermarket and the dry cleaner. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Going Out: 1st baby: The first time you leave your baby with a sitter, you call home five times. 2nd baby: Just before you walk out the door, you remember to leave a number where you can be reached.

1st baby: You begin wearing maternity clothes as soon as your OB/GYN confirms your pregnancy.

3rd baby: You leave instructions for the sitter to call only if she sees blood.

2nd baby: You wear your regular clothes for as long as possible.

At Home:

3rd baby: Your maternity clothes ARE your regular clothes.

1st baby: You spend a good bit of every day just gazing at the baby.

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2nd baby: You spend a bit of everyday watching to be sure your older child isn't squeezing, poking, or hitting the baby.

Preparing for the Birth:

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1st baby: You practice your breathing religiously.

3rd baby: You spend a little bit of every day hiding from the children.

2nd baby: You don't bother because you remember that last time, breathing didn't do a thing.

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3rd baby: You ask for an epidural in your eighth month

1st child: When first child swallows a coin, you rush the child to the hospital and demand x-rays.

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2nd child: When second child swallows a coin, you carefully watch for the coin to pass. 3rd child: When third child swallows a coin you deduct it from his allowance!

2nd baby: You check to make sure that the clothes are clean and discard only the ones with the darkest stains.

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3rd baby: Boys can wear pink, can't they?

God's reward for allowing your children to live!

GRANDCHILDREN:

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An Arabic Raya of Sunshine Originally

named Rana Alamuddin, the actress now known as Raya Meddine has benefitted from a lifetime of travel. Her father was a diplomat and she has lived in eight different countries, learning to speak fluently in Arabic, English, French, Italian and Spanish along the way. Raya is an acclaimed actress and a published writer, and has appeared in a variety of films and TV series including a principal role in almost 100 episodes of top American soap “The Young and the Restless” and, more recently, in the role of Annesha in the Hollywood blockbuster movie “Sex and the City 2”. CityPages caught up with Raya for this exclusive interview...

January 2011

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Rana Alamuddin a.k.a Raya Meddine Jameel Arif

"I found it to be a positive image of Arab women in an American blockbuster and was happy to be part of that. "

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The first question that comes to anyone’s mind is obviously about the change of your name from Rana Alamuddin to Raya Meddine? What was the reason behind that? It’s actually a funny story. When I first arrived in L.A. my manager was sending me to auditions for Spanish and Latina roles because I speak and look Spanish. But the problem with that was that “rana” in Spanish means “frog” and it started bothering me after a while! I didn’t want to steer too far away from my original name so I just replaced Rana with Raya. As for my family name, the first time I was in Hollywood was not very long after 9/11. Stereotyping and prejudice against Arabs was at its peak and I didn’t want the industry to label me with “terrorist” roles or clichés of the “oppressed Arab woman” because of my family name. So I just shortened it to Meddine. Of course, I’m very proud of my heritage and in the Middle East I’m still known as Rana Alamuddin. As one of the very few Arab actresses in Hollywood, how do you rate such an experience? I believe I’m the first Arab actress to have left her country to pursue a career in Hollywood. It’s been a great challenge and a wonderful journey of selfdiscovery all at the same time. Starting out is especially difficult given the vastly competitive industry and the unbelievable amount of work you need to do, both as an artist and as a human being. But I have to say it’s been a life-changing experience in which I’ve gathered strength, self-knowledge and clarity. I’m very happy with what I’ve done so far and very much look forward to what’s ahead. What can you tell us about your childhood memories? I’ve been very blessed. My father was a diplomat and my mother an anthropologist so, along with my brother and sister, we spent our childhood and teenage years travelling from one country to the next. We lived in the United States as well as Tunisia, Yemen, Canada, Italy, Oman and Jordan. Very early on, a sense of world belonging, adventure and openness defined what life would be for me. I picked up many languages easily, felt like a citizen of the world and learned how to embrace differences in cultures and eccentricities in individuals without prejudice. I feel so incredibly lucky to have had that kind of upbringing. And my parents were wonderful at instilling in us both a sense of pride in our Arab heritage as well as an open-mind to the infinite possibilities of the world. What did you study? I went to French schools and then studied Communication Arts (Radio/ TV/Film) at the Lebanese American University in Beirut. That’s where I consolidated my desire to become an actress and a writer.

With Michael Patrick King director of Sex & the City

At Sex & the City2 Premiere

Did you always wanted to be an Actress? I had been acting all my life ... even before I knew it. Performing commercials in our garden for my parents; doing the craziest and funniest impersonations for a living room filled with adults… I had a very deep imagination and was quite inclined and fearless about expressing my emotions. Let’s say shyness is definitely not an attribute of mine! I’m not sure anyone specific inspired me to become an actress but I do remember a moment when I was five years old. We lived in Yemen at the time and I was watching a black-and-white Egyptian movie. The lead actress was crying her heart out and I clearly remember thinking that when I’d grow up I wanted to cry like that too and not be afraid of showing my emotions… I guess I’ve always felt the need to be connected with my feelings and to express them without censorship. I find that liberating. I would suffocate otherwise. How were you selected for a leading role in the American soap opera “The Young and The Restless”, and how was the experience? Like every other project in Hollywood, unless you’re an A-list celebrity you have to audition for a part. They were looking for a European woman to play the part of a sophisticated art consultant. My manager told the casting director that I spoke French, Italian and Spanish and that she should see me. I auditioned three times over a month and ended up booking the part. It was a wonderful experience on many levels. First of all, the Young and the Restless is considered to be the number one soap opera in the US and has been running for over thirty years, so it was amazing to be part of this huge pop-culture machine with inconceivably loyal fans. After I left the show, I was moved to tears by the heart-warming fan letters and gifts I had received. Another highlight for me was working with renowned soap actor Eric Braeden, who played my husband on the show. My own father had passed away just the year before and Eric became not just a dear friend but somewhat of a father figure and protector for me at that time. Which of the roles you have played has been your favourite so far? It’s hard to say because every part and every project brings something new to your life, to your growth and to your understanding of yourself. I have to say that playing the female lead in “To Hell with Meryl Streep”, directed by Nidal Al Achkar, was one of the most fulfilling experiences for me on a creative level. She is a brilliant, iconic woman and had a deep impact on me. Also having the chance to star alongside my husband Elie Karam in both the Arabic and French versions of the play in Beirut and Paris was an unforgettable experience that brought me so much joy and trust in acting. More recently, working on “Sex and the City 2”, although in a smaller part, was very fulfilling and exciting. What are your future goals? I am currently writing my first feature film, which is about an Arab female action hero. It will be a US-Middle Eastern co-production filming in both parts of the world, and is a very exciting project in which I’m very involved. I’m also open and looking forward to doing more films, not just in Hollywood but all over the Middle East. I want to collaborate with talented writers, directors and producers in Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan, Egypt and the Arab Gulf, whilst also keeping my eyes on Europe. The fact that I’ve lived all over the world and speak many languages makes it hard for me to isolate myself in a bubble. I want to do more varied and adventurous work; to explore beyond safe limits. I’m very much looking forward to that. On a more personal note, my husband and I are expecting our first baby soon, so that’s my favourite future goal by far! What can you tell us about your experience in “Sex and The City 2”? It was a phenomenal experience on all levels. First of all, I’d been an obsessive fan of the Sex and the City TV series for years, meaning that I’ve watched every episode of every season several times, and that I know many of the dialogues by heart. So when I read they were looking for an Arab actress I immediately

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told my agent I was interested in auditioning. They were casting in NYC and London only, and not in L.A., so I was asked to put myself on tape and email it. That’s what I did, and I ended up being hired just off the tape. I never met the producers or director or cast members until my arrival in Morocco for the shoot. It was simply meant to be. The character of Annesha was one I related to and loved right away. I thought it was a wonderful representation of a modern Arab woman who is proud of her heritage and identity and is open to western culture at the same time. The character was classy yet playful, real yet unpredictable. What a woman is! I found it to be a positive image of Arab women in an American blockbuster and was happy to be part of that. We filmed in Morocco because production wasn’t allowed to shoot in Abu Dhabi (where the story actually takes place). It was heaven to be in Marrakech for three weeks, to discover this magical enchanting city and spend time with the girls, their children, the director and the producer. I have to say they are some of the classiest, most creative and kind people I’ve ever worked with. What was the nature of your role in the movie “Al Bosta”?

Raya & Eric on set of the Young & Restless

I played the role of Isabelle, a young journalist who’s striving for career fulfilment and love but ends up without either one. What are the differences between Hollywood movies and movies made in the Middle East? Many things. Budget, for one. As you know, there’s a lot of money poured into Hollywood films so development, pre-production, production and postproduction happen at the highest levels of professionalism and expertise. Hollywood has been mastering the business of cinema for decades. Middle Eastern cinema, on the other hand, is in its infancy and it would be unfair to make a comparison. There is a wonderful pool of brilliant talent, and some beautiful films have recently emerged from the Middle East but, generally speaking, most artists have limited resources and opportunities. That being said, things are shifting dramatically: thanks to prominent film festivals and hefty deals between production companies, there is a lot of interest and funding available in the Arab Gulf to support a very healthy and innovative movie industry. I believe that,if we merge our artists with our investors, we will be very successful. What do you believe to be your biggest achievement so far? That’s a very hard question to break down. I don’t see a specific moment or project or decision I made to be a better achievement than any other. I feel that having fought for the freedom to be my true self without fear or apologies has been my biggest achievement. And that includes my career choices, artistic choices, the way I choose to live my life and the man I’ve chosen as my life partner. Unfortunately, most Arab women have been raised to “peopleplease”, whether it’s pleasing their parents, their relatives, their community, their society or a man. That has been very detrimental in suppressing young women’s sense of confidence and empowerment in themselves. I feel that, in order to have a healthy striving society, there needs to be room for free, empowered women who are not punished for living out their true potential.

On set of Lebanese film Bosta

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What can we expect from you in the near future? More parts for me in films around the world, as well as my own film, writing and artistic projects. It’s so important to keep generating your own projects and to not wait for other people to offer you jobs. How often do you travel home to Lebanon? I was in Lebanon this past September. I hadn’t been there in three years so I was yearning to reconnect with my roots, my ancestors and my country. It was simply magical to rediscover what a rich, eclectic and poetic country I belong to. I was welcomed with so much love and appreciation, that it truly filled my heart with joy. What message do you have for your fans in Kuwait? Know who you are. Embrace who you are. Love who you are. Never be afraid of what others think of you or tell you that you can’t do. You can create the reality you want for yourself. Do you have a message for us at CityPages? Keep up your good work, always aspiring to reach new heights and break through old boundaries.

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The 5 HEALTH TESTS YOU MUST have this year….. and the best time to do them…

you haven’t visited the gynae in five years and don’t know your good cholesterol from your bad, now’s the time to take control of your health, so get out and book appointments to have these five crucial tests this year. Make it your new year’s resolution. TEST-1 LIPID PROFILE BEST TIME: First thing in the morning High cholesterol level is a marker for heart diseases and strokes. It is therefore important to know your numbers. A lipid profile consists of a total-cholesterol, triglyceride (storage form of fat), HDL-Cholesterol (good cholesterol – the higher the better) and LDLcholesterol (bad cholesterol – the lower the better) level. To have the true results, it is best to have your lipid profile done first thing in the morning after an overnight fast of 10 hours. Luckily, if your score comes out in normal range you need to test your cholesterol again only in five years.

TEST-2 PAP SMEAR BEST TIME: 10 to 20 days after the start of your period The Pap smear test checks the changes in the cervical cells and shows any infection, abnormal cells, or cervical cancer. It is important that you have one done every two years after the age of 21, although the frequency increases after an abnormal result. Having a Pap smear done at anytime of the month is better than not having one at all, but your results will be most accurate if you schedule a test between 10 to 20 days after the first day of your period as your cervical mucus is at its thinnest during this time.

TEST-3 BLOOD SUGAR BEST TIME: First thing in the morning or two hours after a meal You should have your blood sugar tested twice a year or more than that if you begin to display any of the symptoms of diabetes, which include chronic thirst, excessive urination, sore feet, sudden extreme weight loss, infections that are not healing, loss of libido and blurred vision. It is important to know that you cannot diagnose diabetes from just one abnormal test, so even if your first test (preferable a fasting test)

Dr. Nazia Nausheen indicates heightened glucose levels, you will need a second abnormal test done at least two hours after your last meal to confirm that if you have diabetes.

TEST-4 MAMMOGRAM BEST TIME: During the first 20 days of your menstrual cycle Although routine mammograms are not recommended for women younger than 40, if you have a relative who has or had breast cancer you need to have a baseline mammogram when you are five years younger than the age at which she was diagnosed. Various research studies have shown that scheduling your mammogram during the first 14 days of your menstrual cycle (day one is the day your period starts) can double the chances of an accurate reading, as your breast tissues tends to be less dense during this time, making small, hardto-see lumps more easily detectable. This is also the best time of the month to do a self-exam (which you should start doing in your early 20s) as your breasts will be less tender and swollen. TIP: Don’t wear deodorant or antiperspirant on the day of your mammogram – it can interfere with the reading by appearing on the X-ray as white spots.

TEST-5 BLOOD PRESSURE BEST TIME: Any time, as long as you are relaxed This routine test is even more important if you are over 35, pregnant, have a family history of high blood pressure, or a history of heart or kidney problems. Apart from a short spike in your blood pressure as you wake (as your body adjusts to subconscious anxiety at the start of a new day), your blood pressure should be the same through the day. If your first test shows high blood pressure, you will need a repeat test within two weeks – high blood pressure cannot be diagnosed from one abnormal reading. For the most accurate test, arrive for your first test in good time and allow yourself for a few minutes to relax beforehand.

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‫‪ 8‬طرق طبيعية للوقاية من أمراض برد الشتاء‬ ‫فاطمة شهاب‬

‫مع بداية السنة اجلديدة وبرودة فصل الشتاء وخصوصا َ‬ ‫شهر يناير عاد َة ما تنخفض درجات احلرارة و تنتشر‬ ‫أمراض البرد املعدية ولكن هناك عدة طرق مُيكن‬ ‫اتباعها لرفع قدرات جهاز مناعة جسمك ومنها ‪:‬‬ ‫‪.1‬مارس الرياضة‬

‫أظهرت األبحاث أن ممارسة معتدلة للرياضة‬ ‫من ‪ 30‬إلى ‪ 90‬دقيقة معظم أيام األسبوع من‬ ‫شأنها زيادة مناعة اجلسم والتقليل من أمراض‬ ‫البرد‪ ،‬كما وجدت دراسة مت اجرائها عام ‪ 2009‬في‬ ‫جامعة إلينوي أن ممارسة الرياضة باعتدال من‬ ‫شأنه أن يساعد على الشفاء من نزالت البرد‬ ‫بسرعة أكبر من املعتاد‪.‬‬

‫‪.2‬احصل على قدر كافي من النوم‬

‫يسهر الكثير من الناس أمام التلفاز وال ينامون سوى ساعات قليلة ‪ ،‬فاحلصول على قدر كافي‬ ‫من النوم مهم ألنه يساعد على تنظيم افراز هرمون الكورتيزول الذي يحفز اخلاليا التي تعزز‬ ‫اجلهاز املناعي وهذا أمر بالغ األهمية للدفاع ضد فيروسات البرد ‪،‬فاحلصول على قدر كافي من‬ ‫النوم ال يقل عن سبع ساعات هو أسهل طريقة‬ ‫حملاربة نزالت البرد‪ ،‬ففي دراسة أجريت مؤخرا‬ ‫وجد أن األشخاص الذين اليحصلون على قدر‬ ‫كافي من النوم يكونون أكثر عرضة ما يقرب من‬ ‫ثالثة أضعاف لألصابة بأمراض البرد ممن يحصلون‬ ‫على قدر كافي من النوم‪ ،‬كما تؤدي قلة النوم إلى‬ ‫عدة اضطرابات نفسية مثل الكآبة والقلق واألرق‬ ‫باألضافة الى أمراض ارتفاع ضغط الدم‪.‬‬

‫‪.3‬أخذ حمام ساخن وبارد على التناوب‬

‫اختالف درجات احلرارة عن طريق أخذ دش ساخن‬ ‫يليه دش بارد بالتناوب من شأنه أن يعزز مناعة‬ ‫اجلسم ‪ ،‬فعندما تنتهي من األستحمام قف حتت‬ ‫حمام ساخن ملدة ‪ 30‬ثانية ثم يليه حمام بارد ملدة‬ ‫‪ 10‬ثوان‪،‬كرر العملية ثالث مرات منتهيا َ باحلمام‬ ‫البارد‪.‬‬

‫‪.4‬تناول فيتامني (د)‬

‫وجدت دراسة مت اجراءها عام ‪ 2009‬ونشرت في‬ ‫دورية ارشيف الطب الباطني ‪ ،‬أن األشخاص الذين‬ ‫يتواجد هذا الفيتامني مبستويات منخفضة في‬ ‫أجسامهم والذي من شأنه أن يساعد على تنظيم‬ ‫اجلهاز املناعي هم أكثر عرضة لألصابة بنزالت البرد‪،‬‬ ‫فالننسى دور هذا الفيتامني في زيادة امتصاص‬ ‫الكالسيوم وتقليل االلتهاب‪ ،‬فإذا كنت تشرب‬ ‫احلليب بكثرة و تأكل الكثير من األسماك الدهنية‬ ‫مثل السلمون ‪ ،‬أو تعيش في مناخ مشمس فعلى‬ ‫األرجح أن جسمك يحصل على كمية كافية من‬ ‫هذا الفيتامني ولكن ان لم تكن كذلك فيمكنك‬ ‫احلصول عليه عن طريق املكمالت الغذائية‪.‬‬

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‫‪.5‬تناول الزبادي‬

‫وجدت بعض الدراسات أن تناول كوبا َ من اللنب الزبادي منخفض‬ ‫الدهون يوميا ميكن أن يقلل من قابلية األصابة بنزالت البرد بنسبة‬ ‫‪ ،٪ 25‬فيعتقد الباحثون أن البكتيريا املفيدة في الزبادي ميكن أن تقوي‬ ‫اجلهاز املناعي الذي يحارب األمراض‪.‬‬

‫‪.6‬شطف األنف مبحلول ملحي‬

‫التنفس عبر األنف مينع دخول الكثير امليكروبات واألتربة إلى اجلهاز‬ ‫‪،‬فغسيل‬ ‫التنفسي‬ ‫واستنشاق‬ ‫األنف‬ ‫محلول ملحي يوميا‬ ‫من شأنه أن يساعد على‬ ‫القضاء على البكتيريا‬ ‫والفيروسات واملهيجات‬ ‫في اجلهاز التنفسي‪.‬‬

‫‪ .7‬اضف الليمون‬

‫يعتبر الليمون من أغنى‬ ‫املصادر بفيتامني ‪ C‬الذي‬ ‫يقوي جهاز املناعة ومن‬ ‫أفضل وصفات الزكام‬ ‫هي أن تؤخذ ليمونة‬ ‫وتقوم بعصرها على كوب ماء مغلي ثم يضاف ملعقة صغيرة‬ ‫من مسحوق الزجنبيل وعدة قطع من األناناس الطازج وغصني‬ ‫نعناع طازج وحترك ويترك الكوب مغطى ملدة عشر دقائق ثم تشرب‬ ‫محتويات الكوب كاملة‪.‬‬

‫‪.8‬قلل القلق والتوتر‬

‫كما هو معروف التوتر والقلق‬ ‫يؤديان إلى خفض مناعة‬ ‫اجلسم و سهولة اإلصابة‬ ‫باألمراض املُعدية ‪،‬كما أن البعد‬ ‫عنهما أو تقليلهما من شأنه‬ ‫أن يرفع من مستوى عمل‬ ‫جهاز مناعة اجلسم‪،‬فهناك‬ ‫العديد من الدراسات الطبية‬ ‫التي تثبت دور البعد عن القلق‬ ‫والتوتر في تقليل اإلصابة‬ ‫باألمراض‪.‬‬

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‫مع حلول عام جديد تسعى الكثيرات الى احلصول على مظهر ولوك جديد ‪ ،‬وميكنك سيدتي من خالل بعض‬ ‫مستحضرات التجميل و الطرق البسيطة الظهور مبظهر جديد متألق مع بداية عام ‪.2011‬‬ ‫انتصار السيف‬

‫ظالل عيون جديد‬

‫يجب اختيار ظل اجلفون املناسب باألضافة الى‬ ‫معرفة كيفية دمج األلوان مع بعضها‏ البعض‬ ‫‏وتناسقها مع أحمر الشفاه واخلدود مع مراعاة‬ ‫أوال شكل ورسمة العيون ‪ ،‬فيمكنك اختيار‬ ‫ظالل العيون من مجموعة بلو داليا من استي‬ ‫لودر ‪Estee Lauder Pure Color Blue Dahlia‬‬ ‫والتي ميكنك التالعب بألوان ظالل العينني‬ ‫حيث تنقسم علبة الظالل الى خمسة ألوان‬ ‫و قوامات مختلفة ترتكز على اللون األزرق في اجملموعة وهو لون مبدع يعطي‬ ‫املرأة خيارات باملظهر والنظرة التي ترغب أن تبدو فيه تتراوح مابني نظرة محايدة‬ ‫إلى نظرة دخانية إلى نظرة عصرية قوية ‪ ،‬فيمكن استخدام اللون األزرق املوجود‬ ‫باجملموعة مع الكل‪،‬باألضافة الى امكانية مزجه مع اللون البنفسجي ‪.‬‬

‫ماسكرا جديدة‬

‫املاسكارا تكمل جمال العينني ولون الظالل‬ ‫فالرموش الكثيفة الطويلة تكسب العني جماال ً‬ ‫ورونقا وهي موضة دائمة وتعطي مظهر جميل ويفضل‬ ‫اختيار املاسكارا املقاومة للماء من املاركات املعروفة و‬ ‫تناسب املاسكرا السوداء كافة ظالل العيون بتدرجاتها‬ ‫اللونية اخملتلفة وخاصىة اذا رغبتي بعمل مكياج دخاني ‪ ،‬أما‬ ‫املاسكرا البنية أو الزرقاء فيجب تظليل اجلفن األعلى بنفس لون‬ ‫املاسكرا املستخدمة عند استخدام املاسكارا‪،‬وعند وضعها ثبتيها على‬ ‫أقرب نقطة من اجلذور لسحب الرموش ومتديد طولها و تأكدى من ان رموشك‬ ‫ال حتتوى على بقايا كرمي الترطيب قبل توزيع املاسكارا‪.‬والتنسي أن نوع الفرشاة‬ ‫املستحدمة هي التي حتدد طول وكثافة الرموش‪،‬كما أن الفرشاة التي حتتوي على‬ ‫مشط تساعدك متشيط الرموش مباشرة بعد وضع املاسكرا وذلك لكي يسهل‬ ‫تفريق األهداب‪.‬‬ ‫وميكنك األختيار من بني هذه األنواع من املاسكرا‪:‬‬ ‫‪1‬اكسترمي بارتي ماسكرا من بوبي براون ‪Bobbie Brown Extreme Party Mascra‬‬‫‪2‬هيبنوز ماسكرا من النكوم ‪Lancôme Hypnose Mascara‬‬‫‪ 3-‬ماسكرا سينغولير من ايف سان لوران ‪YSL Mascra Singulier‬‬

‫طالء أظافر جديد‬

‫طالء األظافر من مستحضرات التجميل املهمة التي تعكس األنوثة‬ ‫واألناقة ‪ ،‬و من األفضل عند طالء األظافر أن تطلي بطبقات خفيفة‬ ‫بدال ً من الطالء بطبقة واحدة سميكة ألن الطبقات اخلفيفة جتف‬ ‫بسرعة ومن ثم ميكنك معاودة طالئها مرة أخرى‪ .‬كما يجب األخذ‬ ‫باألعتبار أن طول األظفار املبالغ فيه ال يعتبر أنيقا لهذا يفضل‬ ‫أال يتعدى طولها سنتيمترا واحدا‪ ،‬وهناك أنواع مختلفة من طالء‬ ‫األظافر تساعدك على حتقيق ما تريدين منها ‪:‬‬ ‫‪ 1‬طالء أظافر شانيل بارتيكوالر نايل كولور ‪Chanel Particulière‬‬‫‪Nail Colour‬‬ ‫‪ 2‬طالء أظافر ديور فيرنس ‪DIOR Vernis‬‬‫‪ 3-‬طالء أظافر النكوم لي ميني فيرنس ‪Lancôme Le Mini Vernis‬‬

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‫كرمي أساس جديد‬

‫كرمي األساس من مستحضرات التجميل التي تضفي‬ ‫جماال ً على املرأة و الهدف من استخدامه احلصول على‬ ‫بشرة صافية ومتألقة وتخطئ الكثير من السيدات في‬ ‫اختيار اللون املناسب من كرمي األساس فيجب اختيار كرمي‬ ‫األساس املناسب للون اجللد الطبيعي ألضفاء شكال‬ ‫طبيعيا جميال‪ ،‬ومن الضروري ترطيب اجللد قبل وضع‬ ‫األساس ليكون وضع األساس أسهل‪.‬‬ ‫ويعتبر كرمي األساس السائل مثاليا للماكياج الطبيعي‬ ‫ألنه يسمح بتوحيد لون البشرة بشفافية وخفة حيث أنه ال يغطي كثيرا‪، .‬أما‬ ‫إذا كانت بشرتك جافة فعلىك اختيار كرمي أساس ذا أساس دهني لضمان ترطيب‬ ‫بشرتك ويفضل كرمي األساس السائل أما إذا كانت بشرتك دهنية فاختاري كرمي‬ ‫االساس الذي يحتوي على مواد متتص اإلفرازات الدهنية وحتول دون ملعان البشرة‪.‬‬ ‫وميكنك األختيار من بني كرميات األساس اخملتلفة اآلتية ‪:‬‬ ‫‪ .1‬كرمي أساس تينت رادينس من ايف سان لوران ‪YSL Teint Radiance‬‬ ‫‪ .2‬كرمي أساس ديور نيود ناترل جلو ‪ N 23‬والذي من شأنه أن يخفي العيوب ويوحد‬ ‫لون البشرة ‪DiorSkin Nude Natural Glow Foundation N 23 .‬‬ ‫‪ .3‬كرمي أساس فيتالوميار أكوا من شانيل ‪Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua‬‬

‫قصة ولون جديدان‬

‫لديك‬ ‫اقصدي صالون التجميل املفضل‬ ‫ِ‬ ‫وغيري لون شعرك وقصته و ستشعرين‬ ‫باختالف بالشكل فدائما ما تواجه املرأة‬ ‫مسألة تغيير قصة الشعر أو تغيير لون‬ ‫خصالته ‪ ،‬فعندما تبدئني مبهمة البحث‬ ‫عن قصة الشعر و اللون املناسب عليك أوال ً‬ ‫بتفقد لون بشرتك و لون حاجبيك وشكل‬ ‫وجهك ‪،‬كما أن كثافة شعر و خفتة حتدد القصة املناسبة ‪ ،‬فاختاري لون صبغه‬ ‫الشعر املناسبه لبشرتك ولون عينيك كما أن قصة الشعر الصحيحة املالئمة‬ ‫لشكل الوجه تؤدي إلى تغيير في مظهرك ‪،‬كما يجب أن يكون هناك قص دوري‬ ‫للشعر ألن أطرافه تتعرض للتقصف كما يجدد القص نشاط اشعرك‪.‬‬

‫ابتسامة جديدة‬

‫يعاني الكثير من الناس من‬ ‫األسنان‬ ‫أصفرار‬ ‫مشكلة‬ ‫‪،‬فاإلبتسامة البيضاء ممكن أن تغير‬ ‫من مظهرك وهي واحدة من أهم‬ ‫املتطلبات اجلمالية وقد أصبحت‬ ‫عملية تبييض األسنان شائعة‬ ‫الكتساب أسنانا ً أكثر بياضا و‬ ‫ابتسامة أكثر جماال َ ‪ ،‬فعملية‬ ‫تبييض األسنان هي عملية يتم‬ ‫من خاللها تفتيح لون األسنان من دون تغير شكل أو وضع األسنان ‪،‬و يجب ان تتم‬ ‫عملية تبييض األسنان حتت اشراف الطبيب اخملتص‪ ،‬كما يجب األخذ بعني األعتبار‬ ‫أن التبييض عادة ما يزيد من حساسية األسنان‪ ،‬و استخدامه على أسنان حساسة‬ ‫قد يزيد من تفاقم املشكلة ‪،‬فتبييض األسنان يؤدي إلى أسنان بيضاء و جميلة‬ ‫عند الغالبية العظمى و لكن هناك نسبة من األشخاص قد اليحصلون على‬ ‫النتائج الرجوة كاملدخنني مثال‪.‬‬

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23 In memory of and dedication to “Denise”

--- The maze --Ah, my God of love and all of which the heart ever feels within, whilst ‘amen’ ought to prevail over all hardships and happiness ever encountered in this life which you have so gracefully granted us to experience , there sometimes comes an allay more narrow than any other met before and when the forbidden word ‘why’ becomes so hard not to utter.

---And by the river i saw… --And when looking into the river nearby which i sat… And the truth reflected by the beat of the heart that can never lie against a thousand other lies, finally spoke, ‘Love’was that which i heard, And its voice was louder than any crowd… And its power was something that had grown faster than light itself and felt like a strange pigment of the heart unseen before… And its warmth was like the chimney of the wintery days and the child who wants to spend his entire life beside it… And its words were uttered in a tongue you had never heard before as if love had re invented a new language once words became too deem , too little and powerless to the size of the great feeling…

And yet, the travail of a lifetime engendered by the climbing of mountains and the reaching of heavenly skies which i had harbored, suddenly seemed an easier thing than the speaking of that which i felt within…

--- Forces of life --And there is no question that the strength of one will always be best understood by another carrying equal strength and even though the complexity of infinite measures and proportions withheld within the strength that composes the two might be different…the whole remains the same!

--- Speaking of the five --Water… the aqua vitae of life and the answer to your many thirsts, Fire… that shall give you light and heal the wounds for as long as you use it wisely , Air… the one where you shall see and fly with as you breathe, Earth…and all of the soft wheat that grows from it and feed the hungry child, Ether…the forgotten one but nonetheless the heavenly material.

--- Life and trains --How many worthy goods would you happily give away for The Hand to

take you back to the kingdom of your happy childhood upon your humble request, and thereby live the days when seeing was believing, and equally live the nights when after your prayer, dreaming under the sky full of stars was all that you ever asked for… A time when the heart prevailed over the intellect which you had yet to discover, and foremost the time when you could easily tab in all the subtle energies of every living and non living things that surrounded you and that composed your world … A world that was timeless but that has now become priceless if you but recall the immensity of the innocence you have left. Ah! How many of us have retained the heart of the child within and still live their life as a grand adventure?..

--- Les vents --And the winds that have carried me throughout this life are surely those that have brought you to me, And the winds always know best for the swirls of life they carry, ultimately bear a much bigger plan than the eyes can see…

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Similarly, Social Media is all about communicating and engaging with customers across channels online. With the rise of Facebook and Twitter, networking is just a click away. Brands need to engage with customers in a way that allows people to share and exchange information. Social Media is all about gaining visibility through developing human relationships. Posting content or talking to your customers increases loyalty and helps you win new customers in the process. This creates credibility and trust. It's important to have friends, to share knowledge and information, to network and make life a bit easier. The same applies when it comes to virtual friends. It's great to see that you got a whole lot of friends out there. (The average number of friends a person has on Facebook is 150.) It overwhelms us when we get so many friend requests, likes and comments. There is a transformation taking place, we are a whole new personality. We love talking to friends via a wall and through pokes. It keeps us going. Social Media is changing the way we maintain relationships. What we do in life is replicated online. Take for instance, LinkedIn- the fastest growing PNS. We all want to be recognized for our work and our skills and talent. LinkedIn recommendations is a great way to get noticed for the right reasons. Twitter allows us to share information to a whole lot of people with similar interests. There many such examples of online activity that is closely related to 'social science'. Social Science is the way forward in Social Media. when Neuro-economist Paul J. Zak (Claremont Graduate University) has discovered, and scientifically proven for the first time, that social networking triggers the release of the feel-good hormone, Oxytocin. Oxytocin (not Oxycontin, the addicting painkiller) is the hormone which triggers a mother's labor and delivery, thus fostering the bond between mother/child. It seems reasonable that it would also trigger other types of related coupling and trust behaviors. It has been proven that Oxytocin release also produces feelings of affection and contentment. A general sense of calm and love are also triggered by the release of this powerful hormone. Oxytocin remains dormant and stored in our brains and in other parts of our bodies. It is the release of this hormone which produces the feelings. So strong is the effect, that most people would not need to be encouraged to try those activities which release Oxytocin. In fact, they may naturally be addicted to them e.g. octo-mom, "crackberry", etc.

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as we know is the study of society and relationships. We are all born into a society and are constantly communicating to people around us. The need to interact and communicate is what keeps a society/community well bound.

Social Networking and Oxytocin ?.... The Feel-Good Hormone Zak's study of Oxytocin and social networking revolved around time spent on Blackberry use, Facebooking, MySpace and Twitter and the measurement of Oxytocin levels. I think that these social networking tools simply facilitate and, in some cases, replace the now old-fashioned face-to-face conversation. That conversation is now known as "social networking." Its content was built from the question, "What's new with you?" All of these new social media tools are simply a new way of "broadcasting" the answer to the age-old question of: what is new with you? There are other known health benefits related to networking as well. Additionally, we know that being connected to people and having many friends has long been associated with increased lifespan and the ability to ward off illness. There is a inborn human desire to communicate with others. Isn't that the most viral definition of social networking?   I believe that this data should be a wake-up call for every company who is revisiting their marketing programs and determining whether or not social media is "real or here to stay." Today, some type of social media strategy should be part of every firm's marketing plan. People want to connect with others who have shared interests via the hand-held mobile network, laptop computers/Internet and otherwise.   Research tells us that when Oxytocin is released, trust and contentment increase while fear and uneasiness decrease. This sounds strangely similar to the longstanding, widely-known goal of "brand loyalty" which companies strive to achieve through a variety of means. It appears that the most viral way to create brand loyalty may indeed be word-of-mouth.  What has yet to proven is whether this "feel-good" feeling is or can be translated into increased and measurable consumer spending habits and patterns. But that data can't be far behind.  Smart marketers will create simple, intuitive ways in which their users, vendors, customers and so forth will be able to connect and "reach out and touch someone." Perhaps Bell Telephone Systems was just ahead of their time. Today it will be on your handheld mobile device rather than your pink princess phone...:) Status : Keep Networking...Happy New Year all

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Lake Como, Italy

Just

half an hour from noisy, bustling Milan, Lake Como is a jewel-like oasis of tranquillity, a magical combination of lush Mediterranean foliage and snowy alpine peaks.Lake Como, Lago di Como in Italian, is Italy’s most popular lake and also its deepest. Lake Como is shaped like an inverted Y giving it a long perimeter. The lake is surrounded by beautiful villas and resort villages as well as hiking paths and it’s popular for boat trips and water activities. Lake Como, a popular destination since Roman times, is a top romantic travel destination and a great spot for photography.

The lake location Lake Como is in the northern Italian Lakes District. Lake Como lies between Milan and the border of Switzerland. It’s southern tip is about 40km north of Milan. It is surrounded by mountains and hills.

Transportation to and from the lake: Lake Como lies on the Milan to Switzerland train line. The train stops in the town of Como, the main town on the lake, where there is a tourist office in Piazza Cavour. The Ferrovia Nord Milano, a small train line that leaves Como from via Manzoni, runs only between Como and Milan. Milan’s Malpensa Airport is 40 miles away. To get to Como from the airport, take the Malpensa Express Train to Saronna and transfer to train LeNord to Como.

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Lake Como festivals The Sagra di San Giovanni is celebrated the last weekend of June in the town of Como with folk arts and fireworks and in Ossuccio with a festival, boat procession, and boat race. The Palio del Baradello, a historical re-enactment, is the first week of September. Also in September is a traditional rowing race, Palio Remiero del Lario. There are music festivals around the lake in spring and fall, gastronomic festivals in fall, and drama from January – April.

Where to stay Lake Como has a variety of lodging options, from campgrounds to elegant villas. Here are the Top User Rated Lake Como Hotels on Venere, 1-5 stars, around the lake. The elegant 5-star Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni read reviews and book direct in Bellagio is a top luxury hotel on the lake and one of the oldest.

Shopping The town of Como has many silk factories so if you want to buy silk Como is a good place to go. Prices are low on designer fashion fabrics. Como also has a Silk Museum dating from 1900 where you can see the entire silk-making process.

Attractions of the lake  Bellagio, known as the pearl of the lake, is in a beautiful setting where the three branches of Lake Como come together. It’s easy to get to by ferry or bus from other cities on the lake.  The walled town of Como has a good historic center and lively squares with nice cafes. There are several walking paths near town. Como makes a good base if you’re traveling by train. From Como you can take the funicular to the village of Brunate, 720m above Como, for hiking trails and beautiful views of the lake and the Alps.  Villa d’Este, in the village of Cernobbio on the west coast, is the most famous of Lake Como’s villas. The villa is now a luxury hotel on a wooded peninsula. Each of its 161 rooms is unique.  Menaggio, against the mountains, is a lively resort with a lakeside promenade. Menaggio is popular with outdoor enthusiasts for walking or hiking, swimming, windsurfing, and rock climbing.  Villa Carlotta, south of Menaggio, has beautiful gardens. You can tour the inside with its original 18th century furniture and art works.  Villa del Balbianello, in the village of Lenno, is also worth a visit and has some unusual treasures. The villa was used as a set for one of the Star Wars movies.  The fishing village of Varenna has picturesque narrow alleyways and streets below a castle and a lakeside walking path.

Getting around the lake Ferries link the major villages and towns of Lake Como, providing both a good form of public transportation and a good way to do some sightseeing from the lake. There is also a bus system to villages around the lake. There are several funiculars to take you into the hills. You can rent cars in Como (Auto Europe rentals in Como) if you want to explore other nearby areas on your own.

When to go to lake como Lake Como is a popular weekend destination for people from Milan so the weekdays may be less crowded. July and August are the most crowded months. Spring and Fall are the best times to visit as it is less crowded and the weather is usually pleasant. During the winter, some services may be closed, but you can ski in the mountains nearby.

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Why not get “Berned” this Spring?

Bern,

the capital of Switzerland, is a beautiful, medieval city founded in 1191, and might just be the perfect place to go this spring if you are looking for history and culture. This capital city presents an impressive example of medieval town architecture in Europe and was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. The Museum of Fine Arts has one of the most distinguished collections in Switzerland and its collection spans eight centuries from paintings and sculptures to photos and videos. Running until February is the exhibition, ‘Lust and Vice: The Seven Deadly Sins from Dürer to Nauman’ displaying works on this theme from medieval times to the present. (For more information, check out their website on http://www.museen-bern.ch). If you visit Bern in March you can experience the colourful atmosphere of the Carnival which will be taking place from 10th-12th March, and which is now the third largest event in the country. During the three days, masked revellers swarm the streets of the Old Town. The Carnival music bands (known as Guggenmusik-Cliques) wander through the streets of Bern and the city dances to their noisy music. Definitely an event not to be missed! A Bear is the official symbol of Bern and, if you are visiting the city with children, a great place to go is the Bear Park which was inaugurated in 2009. The park covers an area of 6,000 square metres and is home to two bears, Björk and Finn, and their two cubs Berna and Ursina. Visitors get a good insight into the lives of the bears whilst strolling through the park and watching them play in this huge area made up of forests, bushes and caves - a perfect place for bears to live. There is even a river within the park where you can watch the bear family bathe, and various viewpoints where you can

closely observe them going about their daily business. Guided bear tours can also be organised if you wish. Admission to the park is free, and it is open every day of the year. If you want to enjoy Bern from a different perspective, then go on a Flyer electric bicycle tour. These tours are self guided, but recommended tour routes can be downloaded from the internet and are also available at the tourist centre situated at the railway station in Bern. Each tour starts and ends in the city and lasts between three to five hours. One of the tours is the ‘City-Countryside’ tour which is defined by the interchange between city and countryside. Find yourself in the countryside a few minutes after leaving the city and then back in the city again a few minutes later. The highlights of the tour are Jegenstorf Castle and Schönbühl saltwater baths and spa. (Tour brochures can be downloaded from the website http://www.bern.com). Switzerland is famed, of course, for its expertise in timepiece craftsmanship, and you will find Switzerland’s third oldest clock features in the medieval clock tower of the Zytglogge, a major landmark of Bern. So, having established that Bern is a beautiful city full of culture and plenty of

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musea, it’s worth noting that it’s also a great starting point for visiting the surrounding area. However, you’ll need to remember to wrap up warm if you go in the early part of the year and be aware that, during the winter, temperatures are likely to dip below freezing point! The Marktgasse is the district where the old town of Bern begins, and the dominant architecture in this area is magnificent- many of the houses are joined together with arcades in the front. This area is filled with little shops and cafés, and you would do well to stop at one of them to enjoy a delicious hot chocolate drink. Another landmark is the house where Einstein lived whilst he was working in Bern. It is fascinating to see where he lived with his wife and son and to imagine them going about their daily business. On the third floor of the house is an exhibition displaying some of his work and a presentation of his biography. You can enjoy a guided tour, but be sure to book this at least 5 working days in advance to secure your place! Not to be missed is the market which takes place on Saturdays at the Bundesplatz. This is where everyone goes to buy fresh produce and flowers. The atmosphere is great and you may easily leave with various cheeses to bring back home. All things considered, Bern may not be an obvious first choice for a holiday destination but is a great place to go for a short vacation.

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There’s No Business Like Show Business! A

lot of the big Hollywood names seem to make a transition from their starring roles to the Director’s chair, and I was delighted to have been afforded a similar opportunity by the Kuwait Little Theatre. Of course, the situation’s aren’t exactly identical because I’m no star (and have appeared on stage only twice); I took on a role as Producer rather than Director; and no astronomical payments were involved as we are talking, here, about a bunch of enthusiastic and unpaid volunteers in a community theatre! But, nevertheless, to me it was a fairly big deal as I had never before been given the responsibility for producing a theatrical performance. In fact, when the Director (Meryl Bunce) first approached me to take on the Producer role I had to research to discover what a Producer actually does – definitions appeared to be unclear and varied but, on the whole, I determined that a Producer is pretty much a project manager who is responsible for everything except the acting. Since Meryl had conceived and written the script for the KLT’s 2010 pantomime “Babes in the Wood” it seemed logical that, in her position as Director, she would be entirely responsible for the actors and all on-stage activity and I was more than happy to leave all this to Meryl and her chosen song-and-dance experts (Musical Director Mike Hassan and Choreographer Lisa Bowdery). With the script finalised, and all audition material published on the website for anyone who responded to the call to auditions, my first major task was to assist Meryl and Mike with the casting decisions. This turned out to be really difficult, as many of those auditioning turned out to be people I knew ... but the important thing was for us to match the right people to the specific characters’ roles and to ensure we chose the best overall cast that would work together on stage and give the audiences a great show. As with all auditions, not everyone who wanted a part was successful and there were, sadly, some difficult calls to make to those who would be disappointed this

time. But with casting complete (and I’ll return to this later) Meryl could start her rehearsals and I could start to encourage an assembled backstage team to work on the set building and painting, costumes and props. In each of those areas, I was delighted to have the support of some excellent and enthusiastic volunteers – too numerous to mention everyone by name, but we were all in awe of the sets designed by Kristen Falcioni and thrilled with the wonderful costumes made by newcomers Virginia Vogt and Catherine Bromwich. Everything backstage was coming together nicely, so I was then able to turn my own attentions to something I had seen as more of a personal challenge. For me, when I was back in England, a trip to the theatre was more than just going to see a bunch of actors perform on stage – it was a totally magical and exciting experience that started with the anticipation of a visit to the theatre itself, with its big promotional boards on the facade and the stars’ names in lights, and continued as I passed through the foyer which would be buzzing with excitement as the expectant audience viewed photos of cast and performances on the walls and flicked through the souvenir programme, perhaps even treating themselves to some promotional merchandise, and then in to see the show itself. Previous visits to the theatre in Kuwait had lacked such excitement, even when the shows themselves had been really good, so I wanted to try and re-create the “total experience” for our KLT audiences when they came to panto. Of course, my

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plans would involve spending some money and, with an already tight budget, I was grateful to have secured help from a couple of sponsors. And so it was thanks to Crown Relocations that our audiences were welcomed to the theatre by banners and over-sized cast posters (illuminated for the evening performances); that the front-of-house team could be instantly recognisable in their co-ordinated polo shirts; and that they could enjoy an exceptionally professional souvenir programme (with thanks to Adel AlAnsari for his expertise in design). And it was thanks to IKEA and the Al-Homaizi Group that we were able to dress the foyer, and entry to the auditorium, with some fresh new seasonal decorations. Listening to people as they arrived, I believe these small touches were noticed and appreciated, and helped to generate the sense of anticipation and excitement for which I had hoped. So when the lights dimmed, the music started and the curtains finally opened, the audience was in a good mood and ready to be entertained. Success would now be in the hands of the cast and crew and, I am delighted to say, they delivered brilliantly entertaining performances for all eight shows! This is where I return to the subject of casting, because the chemistry between characters worked well and played to the strengths of the chosen actors such that the entire company shone like true professionals on stage. Fresh to the KLT stage, Liz Young (Robin Hood) and Sara Al-Kandery (Maid Marion) enchanted everyone with their singing and their tale of love; as the fairy “Gobsprite”, Kristen Falcioni earned some new fans with her rapping performances; Nevil Hampton and Sharon Williams were pure evil as the Sheriff of Nottingham and Ursula Sourdough; comedy was provided by double-act Matt Aston and Kirsty McDonagh as the pathetic servants Gurge and Tate, and by Nanny Pepper (Harven Danelian) and Tom-Tom (Tim Waddell). The show would not have been complete – or even possible – without some “babes” in the wood, and we were treated to some fine performances by Eliot and Lauren Bunce (as the Honeyduke children) and by Alex Layfield and Emma Pearson in supporting roles. The Merry Men and ensemble were all stars in their own right, although special mentions should go to Larey Marks for his ever-extravagant characterisation of Will Scarlet, to Greg Dunlop for leaving his backstage role to appear on stage when one of the cast fell ill (and, amazingly, learning the part in under 24 hours!!) and to Tino Abrahamian for his memorable contribution to Lisa’s “Bad” dance routine! To those I’ve not been able to mention by name – and there are lots of you both on and off stage – I say again that you were all stars without whom the panto would not have been the success it became.

As I finish this article, and turn my attention to finalising the panto accounts, I hope that all of you who came to the theatre in December had a truly wonderful theatrical experience and will return to see another show. If you missed the panto, it will be available soon on dvd from www.theklt.com so you will be able to see it for yourself – again and again! And finally, if you’d like to get involved either backstage or even treading the boards, make sure you keep updated on future audition calls by visiting the KLT website. Auditions for the musical “Hairspray” will be held during the week 17th to 22nd January ... perhaps I shall see you there?

Towering Holiday Tree Made of 86 Shopping Carts

Images © Graham King

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We've

seen a lot of wacky Christmas trees made from everything from beer bottles to bicycles in our day but never one made of shopping carts! That's right, 86 metal shopping carts balance atop one another to form this 33-foot-tall holiday tree at the Frank Gehry-designed Edgemar mall in Santa Monica, California. Designed by artist Anthony Schmitt, this beacon of holiday spirit is attracting a lot of attention with its glittering good looks and rather unconventional material. “The shopping cart tree symbolizes both generosity and abundance, as well as acknowledging those less fortunate where their whole world may be housed in a cart," says Schmitt. “The shopping cart tree symbolizes both generosity and abundance, as well as acknowledging those less fortunate where their whole world may be

housed in a cart. We see shopping carts every day and take them for granted. Individually the beauty of an everyday object may become invisible, but in quantity you can’t miss it,” says Anthony Schmitt of his design. This actually isn’t the first year that the shopping cart tree has gone up – Schmitt conceived the idea 14 years ago at the request of Abby Sher, the former owner and developer of Edgemar, and the Colwell and Belden families have continued the annual tradition of commissioning the tree since buying Edgemar in 2007. The 2010 tree is made out of mostly full size carts with some smaller versions at the top to create a forced perspective of height. The carts are supported by an internal structure that remains nearly invisible, allowing the carts to seem like they were merely stacked atop one another and left in that perilous formation.

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Harvard Engineering Team Working On Biogas-Powered Laptop

is rapidly becoming a popular source of renewable energy, and now a team at Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences is investigating a method to use methane in laptop fuel cells and batteries. While methane is technically a fossil fuel (as a component of natural gas), it is also created during the break-down of biomass. With that in mind, the Harvard team are investigating a method to create fuel cells that are not only powered using renewable sources, but also don’t use expensive materials such as platinum.

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The team, led by researcher Shriram Ramanathan, is currently working on a solid oxide fuel cell that doesn’t utilize any platinum. They are also working on a micro-scale solid oxide fuel cell that operates at the relatively low temperature of 500 degrees Celsius. The fuel cell has been designed to use methane, which is much less expensive to use than hydrogen. The team is hoping to develop the technology to work at approximately 300 degrees Celsius, which team leader Ramanathan describes as the “sweet spot” where common, inexpensive catalysts work well with methane.

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Raby Arquitectos was challenged with transforming an old grey 70s building into a vibrant new space, and by the looks of the finished product, we think they succeeded. Located in Santiago, Chile, the rainbow-hued building is home to the general offices of Caja de Compensación Los Heroes, which works with retirees. As such, the architects played upon the concept of leisure and fun and clad its dreary walls with an eye-catching multi-colored facade that also works as a UV filter. The use of colored panels to line the sides of the building accomplishes that goal in a way that required much less materials and energy than tearing down the existing structure or erecting a new one. Caja de Compensación Los Heroes is an independent, non profit institution whose role is to administrate social security funds for economic help for retirees through small loans. Since the people who visit the office the most are senior citizens who no longer work, the architects wanted to create a relaxed, fun environment. The use of colored panels to line the sides of the building accomplishes that goal in a way that required much less materials and energy than tearing down the existing structure or erecting a new one. But the transformation didn’t end there. The interior of the building was also revamped and given a circular core that also speaks to a more easy-going, fluid atmosphere. The interior temperature is regulated by the same bright double facade that gives Los Heroes so much character. The panels work to trap solar energy using UV ray filters that protect the inside of the building from heat, thereby cutting down on air conditioning usage and costs.

Ramanathan said of the innovation: “Low temperature is a holy grail in this field. If you can realize high-performance solid-oxide fuel cells that operate in the 300–500°C range, you can use them in transportation vehicles and portable electronics, and with different types of fuels.” Ramanathan hopes that the technology can be used to create a low-cost, methane-powered, micro-scale fuel cellfor laptops and other portable devices. It is hoped that it will one day replace conventional laptop batteries that have limited lifespans, are made from finite materials and can be quite expensive. Of course, there is the question of how you would charge ‘methane powered batteries’ — it will most likely be done via the purchase of biogas from municipal wastewater treatment facilities.

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Electrified TRON Ice Hotel Suite Opens in Sweden

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the much anticipated 3D TRON: Legacy coming out in theaters next week, a set of British designers are celebrating the Disney movie with a suite at the famous IceHotel above the Arctic Circle in Sweden. The electric blue Tron-inspired lighting scheme is achieved by cutting grooves into the ice, inserting energy efficient EL wire and then icing over the wire to keep it in place. Ben Rousseau and Ian Douglas–Jones' art suite at the IceHotel, "Legacy Of The River", is part of their campaign to launch a new line of illuminated furniture and interiors products due out early 2011. EL wire, or electroluminescent wire, is an energy efficient lighting technology used for a wide variety of applications. An EL wire is composed of a copper wire coated in a phosphor that glows when an alternating current is applied to it. The energy efficient technology allows just a few hundred feet of EL wire to be driven by AA batteries for several hours. Ben Rousseau and Ian Douglas–Jones, a designer and an architect by training, joined forces to work on this project as well an illuminated furniture line to be released next year. The duo were asked to create a TRON-inspired art suite for the Icehotel this winter using the EL wire to provide a futuristic lighting scheme. They had 13 days to build out the interior of the hotel room suite, install the lighting and polish and buff out the interior furnishings, which includes wall panels, a reindeer pelt covered bed and a table. Grooves for the EL wire were cut into ice slabs with a variety of tools and then the wire was laid into the grooves and water was used to create new ice to “glue” the wire into place.

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Chocolate and spice and everything nice.

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Best Family Movies Looking

for fun family movies to watch this weekend? The following article lists some of the best family movies of all time as well as those which have released in the past decade, including some recent releases. Read on... Weekends and holidays are those times which you can spend in the company of your loved ones. A good way to make these times fun and memorable is to watch some good family movies together. So, for all those people who are wondering which movies to watch this weekend which they, their spouse and kids can enjoy together, given below is a list of some of the best family movies ever made in Hollywood, followed by those which released in the last decade and a few good ones which are a recent release. Scroll down and have a look at these top family movies...

Best Family Movies of All Time • Who Framed Roger Rabbit • Mary Poppins • My Fair Lady • It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World • Oliver! • Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs • What's Up, Doc? • Back To The Future • The Parent Trap • Harvey • How Green Was My Valley • Big • The Swiss Family Robinson • Father of the Bride • The Princess Diaries • The Dark Crystal • Shrek Series • Lady And The Tramp • Toy Story • The Sound of Music • Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory • Wallace And Gromit: The Curse Of The WereRabbit • The Princess Bride • The Lion King • The King And I • Spirited Away • Duck Soup • The Incredibles • Honey I Shrunk The Kids! • Miracle On 34th Street • Up • The Wizard Of Oz • Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs • Ratatouille • Mrs Doubtfire • Beauty And The Beast • E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial • The Adventures Of Robin Hood

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The Princess Bride Matilda Babe Roman Holiday The Gold Rush Labryinth The Ten Commandments A Christmas Story Neverending Story It's A Wonderful Life Kung Fu Panda David Copperfield Brave Heart The Karate Kid While You Were Sleeping I Remember Mama How To Steal A Million Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone Harry Potter And The Chamber of Secrets Harry Potter And The Prisoner of Azkaban Harry Potter And The Goblet of Fire Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince The Jungle Book Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back Star Wars Episode VI: Return Of The Jedi Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope Home Alone Home Alone 2: Lost in New York Home Alone 3 Stuart Little

Best Family Movies of the Decade (2000 - 2009) • Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs • The Night At The Museum • Shrek • Shrek 2 • Shrek The Third • Happy Feet

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Amazing Grace The Polar Express Wall-E Enchanted March Of The Penguins Star Wars Episode II: Attack Of The Clones Star Wars Episode III: Revenge Of The Sith High School Musical The Gladiator High School Musical 2 High School Musical 3: Senior Year Ratatouille Finding Neverland The Chronicles Of Narnia - The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe The Chronicles Of Narnia Prince Caspian Finding Nemo Horton Hears A Who Madagascar Home Alone 4: Taking Back The House The Pursuit Of Happyness

Best Family Movies 2010 • Death at a Funeral • Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 • How to Train Your Dragon • The Chronicles Of Narnia The Voyage Of The Dawn Treader • Alice in Wonderland • Toy Story 3 • Iron Man 2 • Twilight: Eclipse • Step Up 3D • The Karate Kid • Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth These are, according to me, some of the best family movies. Watch these movies together for entertainment, family fun and bonding with each other!

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My Soul to Steal Rachel Vincent

Trying to work things out with Nash—her maybe boyfriend—is hard enough for Kaylee Cavanaugh. She can’t just pretend nothing happened. But “complicated” doesn’t even begin to describe their relationship when his ex-girlfriend transfers to their school, determined to take Nash back.

Shadowfever Karen Marie Moning

In Dreamfever, Karen Marie Moning has left listeners with the most heart-stopping cliff-hanger to date. Shadowfever will answer all the questions fans have been dying to know in the final chapter of MacKayla Lane's shockingly suspenseful and deeply satisfying adventure.

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Bloodlust L.J. Smith (Creator), Kevin Williamson, Julie Plec

At the start of Awakened, the pulse-pounding eighth installment of the bestselling House of Night series, Zoey has returned, mostly whole, from the Otherworld to her rightful place as High Priestess at the House of Night. Her friends are just glad to have her back, but after losing her human consort, Heath, will Zoey - or her relationship with her super-hot Warrior, Stark - ever be the same? Stevie Rae is drawn even closer to Rephaim, the Raven Mocker with whom she shares a mysterious and powerful Imprint, but he is a dangerous secret that isolates her from her school, her red fledglings, and even her best friends. When the dark threat of Neferet - who is coming closer and closer to achieving her twisted goal of immortality - and Kalona returns, what will it take to keep the House of Night from being lost forever, and what will one desperate girl do to keep her heart from being irreparably broken?

A new beginning . . . When Stefan Salvatore's first love turned him into a vampire, his world—and his soul—were destroyed. Now he and his brother, Damon, must flee their hometown, where they risk being discovered . . . and killed. The brothers head to New Orleans, looking for safe haven. But the city is more dangerous than they ever imagined, full of other vampires—and vampire hunters. Will Stefan's eternal life be forever damned? Based on the popular CW TV show inspired by the bestselling novels, Stefan's Diaries reveals the truth about what really happened between Stefan, Damon, and Katherine—and how the Vampire Diaries love triangle began.

Unearthly Cynthia Hand

In the beginning, there's a boy standing in the trees . . . . Clara Gardner has recently learned that she's part angel. Having angel blood run through her veins not only makes her smarter, stronger, and faster than humans (a word, she realizes, that no longer applies to her), but it means she has apurpose, something she was put on this earth to do. Figuring out what that is, though, isn't easy. Her visions of a raging forest fire and an alluring stranger lead her to a new school in a new town. When she meets Christian, who turns out to be the boy of her dreams (literally), everything seems to fall into place—and out of place at the same time. Because there's another guy, Tucker, who appeals to Clara's less angelic side.

Across the Universe Beth Revis

A love out of time. A spaceship built of secrets and murder. Seventeen-year-old Amy joins her parents as frozen cargo aboard the vast spaceship Godspeed and expects to awaken on a new planet, three hundred years in the future. Never could she have known that her frozen slumber would come to an end fifty years too soon and that she would be thrust into the brave new world of a spaceship that lives by its own rules. Amy quickly realizes that her awakening was no mere computer malfunction. Someone--one of the few thousand inhabitants of the spaceship--tried to kill her. And if Amy doesn't do something soon, her parents will be next. Now Amy must race to unlock Godspeed's hidden secrets. But out of her list of murder suspects, there's only one who matters: Elder, the future leader of the ship and the love she could never have seen coming.

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Shadowspell Jenna Black

On top of spending most of her time in a bunkerlike safe house and having her dates hijacked by a formidable Fae bodyguard, Faeriewalker Dana Hathaway is in for some more bad news: the Erlking and his pack of murderous minions known as the Wild Hunt have descended upon Avalon. With his homicidal appetite and immortal powers, the Erlking has long been the nightmare of the Fae realm. A fragile treaty with the Faerie Queen, sealed with a mysterious spell, is the one thing that keeps him from hunting unchecked in Avalon, the only place on Earth where humans and Fae live together. Which means Dana’s in trouble, since it’s common knowledge that the Faerie Queen wants her – and her rare Faeriewalker powers – dead. The smoldering, sexy Erlking’s got his sights set on Dana, but does he only seek to kill her, or does he have something much darker in mind?

Entice Carrie Jones

Zara and Nick are soul mates, meant to be together forever. But that's not quite how things have worked out. For starters, well, Nick is dead. Supposedly, he's been taken to a mythic place for warriors known as Valhalla, so Zara and her friends might be able to get him back. But it's taking time, and meanwhile a group of evil pixies is devastating Bedford, with more teens going missing every day. An all-out war seems imminent, and the good guys need all the warriors they can find. But how to get to Valhalla? And even if Zara and her friends discover the way, there's that other small problem: Zara's been pixie kissed. When she finds Nick, will he even want to go with her? Especially since she hasn't just turned. She's Astley's queen.

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Firework Katy Perry

Bottoms Up Trey Songz

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

Grenade Bruno Mars

Tonight Enrique Iglesias & Ludacris

No Hands Waka Flocka Flame

What's My Name? Rihanna & Drake

Black And Yellow Wiz Khalifa

Dynamite Taio Cruz

Raise Your Glass Pink

DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love Usher & Pitbull

Whip My Hair Willow

We R Who We R Ke$ha

Stereo Love Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina

Secrets OneRepublic

Just The Way You Are Bruno Mars

Like A G6 Far East Movement

Animal Neon Trees

Only Girl (In The World) Rihanna

Please Don't Go Mike Posner

If I Die Young Band Perry

6 Foot 7 Foot Lil Wayne

Yeah 3x Chris Brown

Aston Martin Music Rick Ross

The Time (Dirty Bit) Black Eyed Peas

Teenage Dream Katy Perry

Coming Home Diddy - Dirty Money

Just A Dream Nelly

That's All She Wrote T.I.

Hey Baby (Drop It To The Floor) Pitbull & T-Pain

Right Above It Lil Wayne & Drake

Right Thru Me Nicki Minaj

Hold My Hand Michael Jackson & Akon

Club Can't Handle Me Flo Rida & David Guetta

Back To December Taylor Swift

No Love Eminem

Rocketeer Far East Movement

My Kinda Party Jason Aldean

Somewhere With You Kenny Chesney

Pretty Girl Rock Keri Hilson

January 2011

From Prada to Nada

A riches to rags story. It's a whimsical fish-out-of-water story of two spoiled sisters: Nora, a law student, and Mary, an undergrad party girl, living with their father in a luxurious mansion in Beverly Hills. Mary has become so "90210" she refuses to admit she is of Mexican descent. When dad suddenly passes away, their posh lives are turned upside down. They discover they have been left penniless and are forced to move into their estranged aunt Aurelia's modest but lively home in the Latino-centric Boyle Heights neighborhood of East LA. They are terrified to leave their world of privilege; neither Nora nor Mary speak Spanish or have ever had to take on actual responsibility. The girls gradually adapt to their new environment; their BMW and Prius are traded for the public bus and a used car. As they embrace the culture that for so long they refused to accept, they both discover romance, the true meaning of family, and they learn that the life of PRADA actually means NADA without love, family and community. Directed by: Fina Torres Starring: Alexa Vega, April Bowlby, Wilmer Valderrama, Camilla Belle, Kuno Becker, Nicholas D'Agosto Genres: Drama Comedy Romance Adaptation

The Mechanic Someone Has To Fix The Problems.

Arthur Bishop (Jason Statham) is a well-paid assassin who executes people at the request of the American government. But after assassinating a former close associate, Bishop does something that's unprofessional and out of control: he takes on a apprentice (Ben Foster), the son of the man he just killed. Directed by: Simon West Starring: Jason Statham, Ben Foster, Donald Sutherland, Christa Campbell, Jeff Chase Beau Brasso Genres: Drama Action Remake

The Absent A high school teacher is forced to choose between his career and a love affair with one of his students. The pressure mounts when his twin brother, Oscar, returns after serving 25 years in jail for killing their parents.

Directed by: Sage Bannick Starring: Damon Abdallah, Ari Bernstein Genres: Thriller Horror

Sinbad: The Fifth Voyage : When the Sultan's first born is taken by an evil sorcerer, Sinbad is tasked with traveling to a desert of magic and creatures to save her.

Directed by: David Winning Starring: Patrick Stewart, Shahin Sean Solimon , Sadie Alexandru Genres: Action Adventure Fantasy

Ong Bak 3 The Final Battle

Season of the Witch Raise Some Hell.

Nicolas Cage and Ron Perlman star in this supernatural action adventure about a heroic Crusader and his closest friend who return home after decades of fierce fighting, only to find their world destroyed by the Plague. The church elders, convinced that a girl accused of being a witch is responsible for the devastation, command the two to transport the strange girl to a remote monastery where monks will perform an ancient ritual to rid the land of her curse. They embark on a journey that will test their strength and courage as they discover the girl’s dark secret and find themselves battling a powerful force that will determine the fate of the world.

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Directed by: Dominic Sena Starring: Nicolas Cage, Ron Perlman, Robbie Sheehan Claire Foy, Stephen Campbell Moore, Stephen Graham Genres: Action Adventure Fantasy Supernatural

The Green Hornet Breaking The Law To Protect It

Britt Reid , son and heir to Los Angeles’ largest newspaper fortune, is a rich, spoiled playboy who has been happy to maintain a direction-less existence. When his father James Reid dies, Britt meets an impressive and resourceful company employee, Kato They realize that they have the resources to do something worthwhile with their lives and finally step out of James Reid’s shadow. Kato builds the ultimate weapon, The Black Beauty, an indestructible car with every weapon imaginable and Britt decides that in order to be heroes, they will pose as villains. With the help of Britts new secretary, Lenore Case , they learn that the chief criminal in the city is named Benjamin Chudnofsky . He has united all the gangs under his power, and he quickly sees that the Green Hornet is a direct threat to the prosperous criminal underworld he controls. Directed by: Michel Gondry Starring: Seth Rogen, Michael Pena, Adam Sandler, Cameron Diaz, Kwon Sang-Woo, Jay Chou Genres: Action Adventure Crime Superhero Martial Arts 3D Post-3D

The Way Back

Their escape was just the beginning A teenage boy comes into his own over the course of one summer through an unlikely friendship with the man in charge of a local water park. The boy is able to reconnect with his mom and find the courage to stand up to his bullying stepfather. Directed by: Peter Weir Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Colin Farrell, Ed Harris, Jim Sturgess, Mark Strong Genres: Drama

Barney's Version

First he got married. Then he got married again. Then he met the love of his life. A man leads a reckless life highlighted by three marriages, two children and being a "person of interest" in the mysterious disappearance of his bosom buddy. Directed by: Richard Lewis Starring: Paul Giamatti, Rosamund Pike, Minnie Driver, Rachelle Lefevre, Dustin Hoffman, Scott Speedman Genres: Drama

The Company Men

Tien is captured and almost beaten to death before he is saved and brought back to the Kana Khone villagers.

In America, We Give Our Lives To Our Jobs. It's Time To Take Them Back.

Directed by: Tony Jaa Panna Rittikrai Starring: Tony Jaa Genres: Action Sequel

Directed by: John Wells Starring: Kevin Costner, Tommy Lee Jones, Ben Affleck, Maria Bello, Chris Cooper, Craig T. Nelson Genres: Drama

The story centers on a year in the life of three men trying to survive a round of corporate downsizing at a major company - and how that affects them, their families, and their communities.

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BOLLYWOOD MOVIE RELEASES Yeh Faasley Arunima the daughter of one of the biggest builders in Town has returned home after completing her studies. She is happy that she will now be living with her father Devinder Devilal Dua for good. Arunima lost her mother to a car Accident when she was barely two.. Devinder Devilal Dua is a gregarious man who loves his daughter a lot and wants his daughter Arunima to live as freely as possible. Though he can sometimes be boastful and loud in social situations which is embarrassing for Arunima. But he is still a nice man as he helps people who are stuck in a situation as is the case with her Best friends (Nisha's)marriage. Where Devinder Dua foots the entire bill.. For Which, Manu, who is Nisha's brother and also an unsaid Boyfriend to Arunima, is very thankful. Life is all well but Arunima just wishes that her mother was alive, as she misses her mother at times, but she is somewhere content that her mother and father had a happy love story As long as it lasted.

Directed by: Yogesh Mittal Starring: Anupam Kher, Pawan Malhotra, Tena Desae, Rushad Rana Genres: Drama

Impatient Vivek A simple boy meets a beautiful girl, falls head over heels in love with her, tries to woo her and then.. hold on… kidnaps her. Zapped? Well, that’s what we’ve done to this new age love story. What follows next is a hilarious, topsy-turvy ride through brilliantly written plots and dialogues ringing in at the opportune time. Folks, here we present our painting- Impatient Vivek!!

Directed by: Rahat Kazmi Starring: Vivek Sudarshan, Sayali Bhagat Genres: Comedy, Romance

Turning 30!!!

Turning 30!!! is Naina's story as she grapples with heartbreak, and a crisis in her advertising career in the face of her 30th birthday. And as she fights her anxiety and fears about being 30 years old, Naina realizes there's a lot of growing up to be done. Set in the heart of urban Mumbai, Turning 30!!! Is a humorous and heart-warming take on a single young woman's journey of finding herself, discovering love and blossoming into a woman of substance. Directed by: Alankrita Shrivastava Starring: Purab Kohli, Gul Panag, Siddharth Makkar, Tillotama Shome Genres: Comedy

Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji

Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji is a slice of life film about three men, namely, Naren Ahuja, Milind and Abhay Suri and their encounters with love!... The tagline of the movie 'Dil To Bacha Hai Ji' emphasizes on men that they generally don't grow up. Thus Dil Toh Baccha hai, with its real characters and relatable situations, take a funny look at love and the extent to which people will go to avoid it or achieve it. It’s a film that promises to bring a smile to your face! Directed by: Madhur Bhandarkar Starring: Ajay Devgn, Emraan Hashmi, Omi Vaidya, Amisha Patel, Jiah Khan, Shruti Haasan Genres: Romance, Comedy

Happy Husbands

The title says it all. If you just want to laugh and if you are not bothered about the story, go and watch Happy Husbands.

Directed by: Anay Starring: Anay, Kurush Deboo, Gaurav Ghai, Bakul Thakkar Genres: Comedy

No One Killed Jessica

New Delhi, 1999. The guns at Kargil are still blazing when another one goes off, this time in the nation's capital. Jessica, a young attractive model, trying her hand at bartending, is shot dead at a celebrity party! Her crime - refusing to serve a drink after closing hours! The culprit Manish, son of a prominent politician, inebriated by a deadly cocktail of alcohol and a sense of entitlement, pulls the trigger in a fit of rage. With 300 of Delhi's swish set present at the party, many of whom are witnesses to the murder, Manish looks all set to go to the gallows. Except, that it doesn't quite turn out that way! Now, two women, Jessica's sister, Sabrina and the feisty TV reporter, Meera will have to drum up every resource at their disposal to outwit Manish at his own game, if the truth is to have any chance of prevailing over money and political clout. Directed by: Rajkumar Gupta Starring: Vidya Balan, Rani Mukherjee Genres: Social, Thriller

Mumbai Mast Kallander

It’s a story about dreams…story about dreamers…story of achievers… and story of go-getters. It is a gripping saga of two brothers - Ram and Shyam - small town boys, who land in Mumbai to fulfill their dreams of becoming celebrity dons. It also features the life and love of two livein friends Rhea and Meghna. Rhea whose life and dream is her salon while Meghna, who dreams of nothing but the Oscar awards. Directed by: Aman Mihani Starring: Shilpa Shukla, Rajesh Vivek, Rajendra Sethi Genres: Comedy, Romance

Dhobi Ghat

Dhobi Ghat (Mumbai Diaries) is the quiet and stirring story of four disparate characters who slip away from the comforts of familiar moorings and are inexorably drawn into compelling relationships. Fragments of their experience seen through a naive video diary, black and white photographic images, and painting form a portrait of a city and its people, bound together as they journey through longing, loneliness, love and loss. Directed by: Kiran Rao Starring: Prateik Babbar, Aamir Khan, Monica Dogra, Kriti Malhotra Genres: Social

42 Kms

42 Kms is a journey of 5 people from diverse backgrounds leading a happy life until their world collapses in front of their eyes and life compels them to push their limits beyond their imagination. They all have different reasons for competing in the 42 kilometers marathon. 42Kms embraces the voyage of these five people and their triumph on challenges and adverse circumstances. It's a simple story of a driving force that comes from within to conquer soured relations, shattered confidence or simply proving your mettle. Sanjana (Mandira Bedi), a housewife whose world is limited to her dream home, two adorable children and loving husband. Life is all rosy till she finds herself on a crossroad where she realizes that she had become so complacent in her world that she forgot her true identity. Will she be able to meet true Sanjana on her journey of 42 Kms? Directed by: Nisha Chainani Starring: Mandira Bedi, Sameer Dattani, Purab Kohli, Bikram Saluja Genres: Sports

Mumbai Chaka Chak

The film is based on social issues of Mumbai and to create awareness among citizens. In the film Rahul and Ayesha are municipal workers. Director Sanjay Jha has written the movie with the support of Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai. It is basically a story of a sweeper who believes in keeping Mumbai clean and endeavors to the attitude of Mumbaikars for Cleaner Mumbai. Directed by: Sanjay Jha Mastan Starring: Ajay Rahul Bose, Ayesha Dharker, Vinay Pathak, Mandira Bedi Genres: Romance, Comedy

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Password Vault helps your failing memory

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know how it is these days – there are just way too many passwords to remember what with numerous user accounts of various social networking sites, emails and what not. Not only that, no longer can you just use “password” as your password, as many sites require a minimum length of characters as well as a healthy mix of numbers and letter. Well, the Password Vault will definitely come in handy, as this smartphone sized device is capable of holding account information for website addresses, usernames, passwords, and ATM PINs securely, storing them for immediate retrieval.

Voice Clarifying Amplifier

is dirt cheap to boot at£7.99. Apart from that, what makes it stand out from the rest of the crowd is this – it is truly unique and one of a kind, something even after forking out tens of thousands for a Swiss-made watch cannot net you. Cheap yet uncommon, this digital watch comes encased in tear resistant paper-style material with a matching strap, enabling you to customize it with just about any kind of doodles, designs or scrawlings that you fancy. Just make sure that you have an artistic streak to you and you’re good to go – as long as you visualize this to be a blank canvas on your wrist. Basically, it is touch and go, depending on how artistically inclined you are.

Misa Digital’s Kitara is a guitar with a touchscreen for strings

Kitara

from Misa Digital also has a very non-traditional way of making a guitar. As you can see from the video after the jump, they have abandoned the strings for a touchscreen.

Wireless 3-Day Forecaster and Alarm Clock – Know when to get ready and what to wear

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we get older, different parts of our body start to break down and not function as before. For some of us, it is our vision that starts to deteriorate, and for others, their hearing. Well, good thing there are advancements made in the field of technology that will correct such situations to a certain extent without the need for surgery. The Voice Clarifying Amplifier is pretty much self-explanatory, as this digital earpiece will amplify and clarify voices while minimizing distracting background noise. Inside, there lies an advanced microchip that will amplify any human speech frequencies while dampening background noise in order for spoken words to be clearly audible. This works differently from lesser analog models that merely make all sounds louder, as it is a superior digital earpiece that specifically amplifies voice pitch so words are easier to discern. Nice to know it comes with a rechargeable battery inside as well, making it work for up to 10 hours after a dozen hours of charging. Sporting eight adjustable volume levels, each $299.95 purchase comes with a quartet of different sized silicone caps to accommodate all ear sizes.

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Wireless 3-Day Forecaster and alarm clock I can receive real-time information, completely wirelessly from www.AccuWeather.com with no PC or subscription required. The Wireless 3-Day Forecaster receives updates every 15 minutes for both the current and forecasted weather and it lets you save 5 of about 150 cities as your favorites.

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Paper Watch has you as the designer

Love

to tell the time? Well, you can now do so in style with the Paper Watch. This is one timepiece that has you as the designer, and it

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pouch will feature built-in heating elements that reach 118º F and a thermal satin interior that retains heat, which results in toasty warm pajamas after waiting for just 10 minutes. The heating elements will

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Smart Astro Color Changing Lava Lamp

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automatically maintain the temperature regardless of what’s inside, while the unit consumes only 50 watts of juice, which is less than what most other light bulbs suck up. Your pajamas will not be the only thing that is warm, since this 19″ x 15 1/2″ pouch also accommodates towels, hats, or gloves. Should you need to stash it away for your travels or storage, just fold it into half and you’re good to go.

iFlash adds a new dimension to your photos

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iPhone 4 itself is a pretty good photo taking device on its own, but what happens when you’re in a low light situation? This isn’t a dedicated digital camera, so it doesn’t have a built-in flash for you to play around with. Fret not, as there is hope in the iFlash, a £19.99purchase that helps you to illuminate any poorly lit areas and take better photographs. This will definitely have people wondering just how do you snap such stunning photos using the iPhone 4, where you can wryly smile at them and flash a smile of iFlash proportions as you share your little secret. Of course, this unique peripheral also doubles up as a flashlight when required, coming in handy during situations such as being in a dark cinema and needing to rummage through your bag for a ticket stub or some other important item. It will connect to your iPhone via its charging port, and dangles from the 3.5mm slot when not in use similar to a phone charm. Of course, it will suck up a little bit of battery life in the process but in the quest for better pictures.

Justbeats by Dr. Dre is a Best Buy exclusive

lamps are real classics when it comes to home decor – they hardly get out of date, and are always mesmerizing to boot. Well, it won’t hurt that the Lava Lamp is given an update in the 21st century, eh? This£84.99 Smart Astro Colour Changing Lava Lampadds a modern update with touch sensitivity at the base in the form of a button, where you can change colors with but a single touch. You are able to choose from Green to Yellow and Blue to Red, where each one will go through several shades en route to its destination color. Heck, if you like a particular color which is in transition, just touch the button on the base and you’re good to go. This will work differently from other lava lamps as it uses LEDs and other kinds of high tech wizardry, achieving its hypnotic effect in the process.

Smartstand puts an iPad on the Pedestal

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SmartStand puts all the sheet music in a digital format for the conductor, and makes it so he or she presses on a pedal to turn the page.

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sensation Justin Bieber has yet another channel of income – it is pretty insane to see young pups these days raking in the dough like nobody’s business, when back in our day, we had to break our backs just to earn a quarter of a dollar an hour. Well, as mentioned earlier, Justin Bieber will have a very Merry Christmas as he has yet another source of dough to rely on, although we’re pretty sure that profits from this will not be as lucrative as that of his recording contracts. The golden goose we’re talking about? Well, Justin Bieber has rolled out a new line of headphones, known as Justbeats by Dr. Dre. To make it all the more exclusive, you can only get it from Best Buy stores in the US and on BestBuy.com. It does seem to make sense though, as Justin Bieber is all about the music, and he sees this as an opportunity to team with Beats by Dr. Dre and Monster, where the latter is a global leader in high performance headphones and AV accessories.

Identity

theft is extremely common these days – otherwise, how do you manage to collect so much spam in the virtual as well as real world in such a short period of time without soliciting that many companies in the first place? Well, for those who want to keep things private, there is always something you can do on your part. Case in point, the Hand Paper Shredder that you see here. Don’t get put off by the $23.99 price tag for something that requires manual labor – at least you can be sure that even your sensitive information in the office can be disposed of properly even when there is a blackout, as you need not rely on a power outlet or batteries, using good ol’ fashioned hand crank power instead. The only problem? We don’t think your arms are able to last the distance if you have a few thousand pages of information to shred…

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Saudi in deal to build cars for Gulf, North Africa Ghazal -1 Saudi first carmade raises the audience at the Geneva International Exhibition of Cars 2010

A Saudi university announced a half-billion-dollar deal with a South Korean firm to manufacture cars for the Gulf and North African markets, the official SPA news agency reported. The agreement sees the establishment of a motor-manufacturing enterprise with 500 million dollars in capital aiming to produce a prototype in two years, it quoted King Saud University (KSU) president Abdullah al-Othman as saying. He said the university's investment subsidiary, Wadi al-Riyadh Technology, would control 10 percent of the capital and the unnamed South Korean firm 30 percent, with the balance offered to private investors. In June, King Saud University, one of the kingdom's largest, unveiled the country's first locally built car, an all-terrain vehicle called "Ghazal 1" (Gazelle), with plans to manufacture 20,000 units a year. The vehicle is designed for the desert climate of Gulf countries and was produced "in collaboration with several major companies, including Motorola, Mercedes-Benz and Magna Canada," Arab News quoted Said Darwish, an industrial engineering professor at KSU, as saying at the time. Saudi Arabia, the world's largest exporter of crude oil, is seeking to develop local industry, particularly by training its own managers and experts, and by technology transfer.

The Department of Industrial Engineering at King Saud University, utilitarian vehicle Itaiwir Sports "Ghazal -1" which was disclosed at the Geneva show, which is one of the largest and most important International car forums The project included training 55 students in the Department of Industrial Engineering, has been developed specific objectives for the vehicle and the most important environmental compatibility with the climate and topography of the Gulf region. Of course, used the University of outside expertise to give students the best opportunities for the development of the vehicle, where it was the design in collaboration with design firm Italian "Studio Torino" StudioTorino with hired company "Magna Steyr" Canada to provide expertise and industrial engineering, especially as Ghazal -1 has been developed on the same basis as the category - G, a vehicle manufactured by Magna for the Mercedes - Benz. And are now considering investing 400 million euros for the production of 20 000 units a year of this car over three years. The project started in April 2009 and will be completed in May. The King Saud University is one of the best 300 universities in the world Dr. Said Darwish, Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering at King Saud University "committed to the students not to change the basic specifications of origin of the wheelbase and mechanical components, but they were given full freedom for innovation in the rest of the elements for achieving a new car", and the length of the vehicle 4.8 meters by 1.9 meters.

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Eco-friendly transport for Bats.

In our

November issue we introduced you to an authentic, Americanstreet-legal replica of Gotham City’s original Batmobile that is currently manufactured and sold in the United States. Just one month later, in our December issue, we featured the KTM X-Bow Superlight which is a car that has no connection to the Batman brand but looks as though it could easily have been inspired by the automobiles favoured by the famous caped crusader. Now, in a natural progression, we transport you from the sublime to the (arguably) ridiculous and present to you ...... the BatSmart! Even millionaire Bruce Wayne has to be eco-friendly sooner or later so, for times when Batman simply has to fit his Batmobile into a narrow parking space, this recent addition to the Batcave garage may prove handy. Designed by George Barris, the creator of the original Lincoln Futura-based Batmobile from the mid '60s, the Batsmart features a faux turbine and fake rocket launchers in combination with a full custom body kit that includes rear Bat-fins and parachutes and, at the front, a menacing, rodent-style pointed nose complete with Joker picture.

Reaching the interior through a top-hinged gull-wing door there are high-quality alcantara sports seats and the whole interior stays true to the exterior colours – black with orange accents. Unfortunately, there are no power or other performance upgrades to the basic Smart ForTwo on which this customized extravaganza has been based, so it retains its 3 piston, 70 horsepower engine and a weirdly jerky semi-automatic transmission; but who wants to make a quick getaway in a car like this? Oh, right … possibly Batman! Around 40 BatSmarts were built for sale to collectors, but their seconduser value has been disappointing. One BatSmart that was placed on internet auction site EBay last year failed to meet its owner’s reserve price when it achieved a top bid of just $16,100. The BatSmart could be called many things; ridiculous, silly, weird, funny ... and did we hear someone say 'batty'?

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"125 years of Italian Magnificence"

Exhibition at the Grand Palais in Paris December 10, 2010 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; January 12, 2011 "I always visit Bulgari, because it is the most important museum of contemporary art.â&#x20AC;? Andy Warhol

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Grand Palais hosted the opening of a retrospective exhibition devoted to Bulgari, the Roman jewelry house that celebrated its 125th anniversary last year. Housed in the museum's nave, the exhibition had been organized under the high patronage of the Office of the President of the Italian Republic and the Italian Prime Minister's Office, and was opened to the public from December 10 through January 12, 2011. It will be the first large-scale retrospective by a jewelry house at the Grand Palais. Entitled "125 years of Italian Magnificence," the exhibition retraced the main chapters in Bulgari's history and the evolution of the esthetic that made the brand a driving force of the "Italian school," from the opening of the first shop on Via Sistina in 1884 through the modern day. This fascinating saga will be illustrated by more than 600 masterpieces of jewelry, watch- and clockmaking, and the decorative arts, including some one hundred exclusive pieces that will be on public display for the first time. Certain pieces come from the collection of the Bulgari Museum, an exceptional trove of historic treasures conserved in the company's archives, while others are from private collections. Visitors will be able to admire three pieces owned by the Grimaldi family, including a necklace that belonged to Princess Grace. The exhibition consisted of eight sections arranged in chronological order. The visitor's path starts with a collection of silver objects created in the late 19th century by Sotirio Bulgari, a Greek silversmith blessed with a creative mind and keen business sense. Next, visitors could discover a space dedicated to the designs of the 1920s and 1930s. These pieces, a series of diamond jewels inspired by the art deco movement, reflect the huge success enjoyed by the house, which was then headed by the founder's two sons, Giorgio and Costantino Bulgari. The next room presented creations from the 1940s and 1950s, a period during which Bulgari's designs were heavily influenced by French jewelry styles. This followed by a section devoted to the 1960s, a decade marked by a radical change that would prove crucial in defining the house's identity. It was during these years that Bulgari developed the distinctive features that would make the brand world-famous: bold, stylized forms, understated volumes and strikingly original color combinations defined an inimitable style, a genuine "Italian school" of jewelry that contrasted with the more classical French jewelry. The next three rooms housed creations from the 1970s, very much influenced by pop art and praised by Andy Warhol, the 1980s, a time of daring, inventive design inspired by the Italian Renaissance, and the 1990s, characterized by unexpected combinations of materials as well as the introduction of a "ready-to-wear" concept of jewelry. The final section of the exhibition under the glass dome of the Grand Palais featured an astonishing structure of mirrors fitted together to form an immense diamond. The continuity of the Bulgari style in the 2000s represented by a selection of pieces, including a stunning necklace adorned with a Burmese sapphire of more than 321 carats. But the real stars of this section were the jewels themselves, spectacular creations worn by Anna Magnani, Monica Vitti, Claudia Cardinale, Sophia Loren, Romy Schneider, Ingrid Bergman and Gina Lollobrigida, as well as Empress Soraya of Persia. A separate room was exclusively devoted to the fabulous private collection of Elizabeth Taylor, never before seen in France.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR

Using only the letters in HAPPY NEW YEAR 1. What is something you use to sign your name? (Three Letters) 2. What is something you do when you are sleepy? (Four Letters) 3. What is something you usually do to a gift before giving it to someone? (Four Letters) 4. What is an edible creature that is related to shrimp?

(Five Letters)

5. What is the name of a delicious fruit that is wide at the bottom and skinnier at the top? (Four Letters) 6. What is the name of your hearing organ? (Three Letters) 7. What is the name of a female sheep? (Three Letters) 8. What is a word that means to offer praise to God? (Four Letters) 9. What is a small vegetable that is picked in a pod? (Three Letters) 10. What is a small vegetable that is picked in a pod? (Three Letters) 1. pen, 2. yawn, 3. wrap, 4. prawn, 5. pear, ANSWERS: 6. ear, 7. ewe, 8. pray, 9. pea, 10. pea

What does your sleeping position say about you? How do you sleep? a. b. c. d.

On your back On your stomach On your side Fetal position

a. On your back: helpful, optimistic, confident You are a helpful person. People like you for your amiable personality. You are generally optimistic and confident about the things you do. You don't prefer to be at the center of attention. b. On your stomach: extrovert, easy-going You are an easy-going individual. You like making new friends and going out. You tend to be brash at times. You like to be in your comfort zone and don't relish extreme challenges as much. c. On your side: calm, loyal, caring You have a calm personality. Your friends may consider you loyal and trustworthy. You care for the people close to you. You may be gullible but cynical at the same time. d. Fetal position: sincere, sensitive, likable You are like a coconut - tough outside but sensitive at heart. You take time to trust others. You tend to make long lasting friendships. You are sincere in your work. You have a shy but likable personality.

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NEW YEAR WORDS SEARCH

NEW YEAR QUIZ A: On 1st January

B: At the second new moon after the winter solstice

C: On the 11th day of the 11th month

2. At Hogmanay in Scotland, there is the "Creaming of the Well." The person who drinks from the well will...?

A: Find someone to marry

B: Find some money

C: Find some good luck

3. How do the people of Ecuador, South America get rid of their faults for the New Year?

A: They make a straw man and burn it

B: They have a long bath

C: They write them on paper and bury them

4. On the morning of the Vietnamese New Year, called "Tet", what are children not allowed to do?

A: Laugh

B: Cry

C: Sing

5. What happens shortly before midnight, on New Year's Eve, in Japan?

A: Buddhist temples ring their bells 108 times

B: Buddhist temples wash their steps

C: Buddhist temples light their candles

6. The first New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve ball drop in Times Square, New York happened in...?

A: 1900

B: 1907

C: 1914

7. In Greece kids leave their shoes by the fireside on New Year's Day so that St Basil will...?

A: Fill them with presents

B: Fill them with sweets

C: Fill them with socks

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BEFORE & AFTER

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1. When do the Chinese celebrate their New Year?

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8. The Jewish New Year is called...?

S W A N P R

A: Chanukah

B: Yom Kippur

B I B T R A

C: Rosh Hashanah ANSWERS : 1. B, 2. A, 3. A, 4. B, 5. A, 6. B, 7. A, 8. C

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E A E R U R S T S E R I M O E M ANSWERS: WRAP, PRAWNS, RABBIT, TREASURE, MEMORIES

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IHRSA event held for the 3rd year in Kuwait

International experts lead educational day for health and fitness professionals Al Corniche Club was host to international health and fitness experts for the third Kuwait mini- IHRSA (International Health Racquets Sportsclub Association - over 9,500 member Clubs worldwide) conference. The six speakers delivered seminars to a wide range of Kuwait’s health and fitness professionals and major players in the industry on how to improve the awareness of health and wellness in Kuwait and offer valuable insights of how to build on their expertise and advance their businesses. These presenters included: Hans Muench : IHRSA European Director Pete Cohen : Int’l TV Personality & Presenter on Weight Loss

of experience! Delegates at the conference came from many different health clubs in Kuwait including Radisson SAS, Hilton, Victory, Challenge Gym, Marina, JW Marriott’s, Movenpick, Vithel and Al Corniche Club. Kind sponsors of the third Kuwait mini-IHRSA conference were Gulf Bank (main sponsor) & Diet Center (co-sponsor).

Arthur McColl : Business & Brand Director of LAfitness UK Steve Jack : One of the leading Fitness Experts Dr. Mark Slavin : Strength Conditioning Expert Doug Miller : Sales & Marketing Expert Combined, these presenters represent over 150 years

Al Corniche Club General Manager, Gerard Oliver, was pleased with the success of the conference. “We are privileged today to have the input of six excellent speakers with expertise gained worldwide – their knowledge will help us to build the fitness industry here in Kuwait. It was also a great opportunity to network with managers and trainers from other Clubs.”

BERNER donates goods towards construction of new PAWS shelter German parts provider BERNER has shown their softer side and lived up to their company motto ‘Experts With Passion’ by contributing goods towards the construction of the new PAWS animal shelter.

At a site visit of their new shelter in Kabd, BERNER of Kuwait was able to interact with the animals currently being sheltered there, offer advice on the construction taking place, and hand over donated tools and parts.

to play a part in developing Kuwait’s society further have been vital in the construction efforts, and PAWS - and more importantly the animals - have felt the impact of their aid.”

The Protecting Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) was recently mandated to vacate their animal shelter located on government land in Wafra, but were generously donated a plot of land by Sheik Nawaf Al Sabah in Kabd. However, PAWS is a non-government funded animal protection society completely dependent upon donations from the public, and was facing a crisis in funding the construction of their new shelter.

Commenting on the donation, Stefan Moench, General Manager, Berner of Kuwait, said: “We at BERNER look at the big picture in all we do, from taking into account how a tool will affect a person’s body to the responsibilities companies hold in being a part of their community. Therefore, when PAWS requested from the public that aid be given in order to confront their crisis in continuing to provide shelter to abandoned animals, we knew that BERNER could and had to play a part in the solution.”

BERNER is a leading European direct sales company in the construction and automotive industry. Originating from Germany, Berner has been supplying top-quality German-made items to companies in the construction, woodworking, metal works and C-parts services industries for over 50 years.

BERNER, a company that takes into account more than the bottom line in its approach to business, heard the call for aid from PAWS and stepped in to provide them with various tools and construction needs for the building of the new shelter.

PAWS representative Manuela Winkler, present at the site to offer the tour of the new shelter and receive the donation from BERNER, said: “We are extremely grateful to all the donors who have aided in constructing our new shelter. Companies like BERNER who recognize the need for them

Pro-Design Group introduce Roche Bobois’ hottest new collection from infamous fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier With the impending launch of the Roche Bobois showroom by Kuwait’s premier interior design and contracting house, PrO-Design Group is introducing the latest collaboration between Roche Bobois and Jean Paul Gaultier, to be available upon opening their showroom in the new Al Mazaya 7 Zones, located in the heart of the Shuwaikh commercial district. The furniture outfit enlisted the infamous fashion designer to create the new pieces, called Jean Paul Gaultier Pour Roche Bobois Paris, to commemorate its golden 50th anniversary. Highlighting the collaboration between one of fashion’s edgiest designers and Roche Bobois is the fusion of Gaultier’s signature style and the classic work of famed, and

recently deceased, German designer Hans Hopfer’s iconic Mah Jong sofa, created for Roche Bobois in the 1970’s. Gaultier paid tribute to the master by keeping the modular seating’s shape but updating it by swapping out its hippie-chic upholstery for the striped-canvas Sailor, a nautical number that draws on one of his favorite themes. In addition to Sailor, Gaultier also came up with six other upholstery options for the arrangement, with names like Dollar Bill, Tattoo, and Kiss. The Mah Jong sofa from Roche Bobois and Jean Paul Gaultier and other Roche Bobois pieces will be available upon the opening of Kuwait’s first Roche Bobois showroom in the new Al Mazaya 7 Zones in Shuwaikh.

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Kuwait Motor Accelerates Aston Martin’s Regional Profile Aston Martin Middle East and North Africa's (AMMENA) presence at the 2010 Kuwait Motor Show, through its local long-term partner Premier International Motors Group, has helped accelerate the luxury brand’s profile to new heights during the week long event. Adham Charanoglu, CEO, Aston Martin Middle East and North Africa (AMMENA) said he was delighted by the huge interest shown by the visiting public in Aston Martin’s new city car, the Cygnet, which was unveiled today for the first time in the Middle East in the presence of dignitaries from the government and Aston Martin management. The Aston Martin stand at the Motor Show also featured an extensive line up of other production vehicles. “We were proud to give our support to the Kuwait Motor Show through both AMMENA and Premier

International Motors Group,” he said. “The globally acclaimed Cygnet, as we expected proved to be a huge draw as the centre piece of our display, but there was also immense interest in the rest of the line up which included the DBS 2011, DB9 2011, DBS Volante, along with the special editions as well as the flagship model, the Rapide, and the Aston Martin heritage display. This was a great opportunity to showcase the fantastic range of world class cars we have available,” he added. Aston Martin, the luxury British sports car manufacturer, is committed to growing the automotive industry through its participation in major regional events such as the Kuwait Motor Show. “The event was also a valuable sales tool,” added Charanoglu, “and we received numerous expressions of interest in all the vehicles”

360 MALL Welcomes Renowned Italian Fashion Icons GUCCI and Bottega Veneta To Its Luxury Offering The mall continues to set new standards within the luxury retail industry 360 MALL announced that renowned Italian fashion icons, Gucci and Bottega Veneta, have opened their latest flagship stores, and are now offering a wide range of unique high end products that further build on a luxurious shopping experience. Known for its reputation of quality and Italian craftsmanship, Gucci, one of the world’s leading luxury brands, manufactures and distributes highly desirable products such as leather goods (handbags, small leather goods, and luggage), shoes, ready-to-wear, silks, timepieces and fine jewellery. Gucci’s brand has become synonymous with luxury, which has been designed to offer unmatched levels of quality and unique new fashion trends. With a successful track record of discretion, quality, and craftsmanship, Bottega Veneta has created a new standard of luxury. Steeped in the traditions of Italy’s master leather

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi to open every day during the Festive Season Families will be able to experience Ferrari World Abu Dhabi every day throughout the festive season. The world’s largest indoor theme park will welcome guests daily from December 21st through January 2nd, including Monday, December 27th. “There’s no better place to celebrate the holidays with your family and friends who are visiting than Ferrari World Abu Dhabi,” said Andy Keeling, Park Manager. “The Park offers plenty of memorable experiences to share, from delightful family rides such as the fascinating 4-D adventure, Speed of Magic, and the scenic drive through Italy, Bell’Italia, to thrill experiences at the world’s fastest roller coaster, Formula Rossa, in addition to tasty meals and fun-filled shopping.”

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi will open every day from December 21st through January 2nd, from 12 PM to 10 PM Sunday through Wednesday, and from 12 PM to 12 AM Thursday through Saturday. Guests can purchase tickets on the day of their visit.

craftsmen and long celebrated for its extraordinary leather goods, Bottega Veneta has emerged as one of the world’s premier luxury brands. While it continues to grow, the qualities that define the brand’s essence are unchanging, which include outstanding craftsmanship, innovative design, contemporary functionality, and the highest quality materials. Claudia Lopusinska, 360 MALL’s Marketing Manager said: “Few fashion houses can boast as much mystique as Gucci and Bottega Veneta. Both brands present a collection that is characterized by assertive elegance and a high end sense of fashion. Gucci and Bottega Veneta build on 360 MALL’s ability to provide shoppers with an exceptional luxury shopping experience.”

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Scientific Center’s African Penguins celebrate continued support from ExxonMobil The eight African penguins at the Scientific Center celebrated the start of a second year in Kuwait, with the support of a grant offered by ExxonMobil that was announced today.

especially schools, to come experience this rare opportunity to see penguins in Kuwait,” said Mijbil Almutawa, the Scientific Center’s Chairman and Managing Director. The eight African Penguins comprise four male and four female penguins, and are aged between three and four years old. The penguins are medium sized birds, who are about 60-70 cm tall and weigh up to 3.5 kilograms. Their environment's temperature is about 22 degree Celsius, close to their homeland, in South Africa.

The announcement was made at the Kuwait Scientific Center, in the attendance of Mr. Robert Franklin, ExxonMobil Upstream Ventures President, Dr. John Hoholick, ExxonMobil Kuwait President, and Mr. Mijbil Almutawa, the Scientific Center’s Chairman and Managing Director.

in 2008, and is Kuwait's largest math and science competition encompassing over 200 schools. The company also organizes yearly educational trips for students in Kuwait, and for the last three years, more than 50 students have visited ExxonMobil projects in both Qatar and the United Kingdom.

ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Kuwait Limited (ExxonMobil Kuwait) President, Dr. John Hoholick, said: “We are glad to have had a role in supporting this extremely rare, educational exhibit in Kuwait. The penguins are amazing wildlife treasures that continue to bring joy and inspiration to children and families who visit the exhibit from across Kuwait.”

The Penguins have brought excitement and smiles to thousands of children and their families since they first came to Kuwait in July 2009. “We are very excited, as I am sure the rest of Kuwait is, about celebrating the extension of the African Penguins exhibit. The penguins have been a great source of inspiration for students, families, and the public as a whole. We are glad to have ExxonMobil’s support for another year. I invite the public,

ExxonMobil is an active supporter of wild-life preservation, with activities and education programs across the world. In addition to the Penguin exhibit, ExxonMobil is also co-founder of the annual Kuwait Science Fair competition. It was launched

The legendary designer of the Porsche 911 turned 75

Ferdinand Alexander Porsche celebrated his 75th birthday Professor Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, Honorary Chair of the Supervisory Board of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, celebrated his 75th birthday on 11 December 2010. As a designer of true genius, F.A. Porsche was the creator of such legendary automobiles as the 904 Carrera GTS, or the Porsche 911. After stepping down from the management of Porsche KG, in 1972 he founded the “Porsche Design“ Studio and achieved worldwide fame and recognition as an independent product designer. Ferdinand Alexander Porsche was born on 11 December 1935 in Stuttgart, the eldest son of Dorothea and Ferry Porsche. As a child his world was already influenced by automobiles, with him spending a lot of time in the design offices and development workshops of his grandfather Ferdinand Porsche.

In 1943 the family, together with the company of Porsche, relocated to Austria where he also went to school. After returning to Stuttgart in 1950, he passed the final school examination and registered at the College of Design in Ulm. In 1958 F.A. Porsche joined the design department of what was at that time Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche KG.

beautiful racing vehicles ever made. With the conversion of Porsche KG into a share company in 1971/72, F.A. Porsche and all the other family members stepped aside from the operational business of the company.

His design talent very soon became apparent when, with the Type 754 “T7“, he formally presented to the world a new direction for the 356 Series. In 1962 he took charge of the management of the Porsche Design Studio, and one year later took the world by storm with the Porsche 901 (also referred to as the 911). Besides passenger cars, F.A. Porsche was also deeply involved in the design of the racing cars in the 1960’s. Among his most famous designs were the Formula One Type 804 racer, or the Porsche 904 Carrera GTS, which motoring fans have always regarded as one of the finest and most

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Strenghthens Commitment To The Middle East With Key Appointments Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has strengthened its commitment to the Middle East region with the establishment of a Rolls-Royce Motor Cars office for the region, to be headquartered in the UAE.

important markets and is key to the growth of the brand worldwide. Three out of the top ten selling dealerships in the world are located in the Middle East and the region accounted for 20% of the marque’s total global sales last year.”

Leading the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Middle East operation is James Crichton, Regional Director, who was appointed earlier this year. James is supported by a core team that includes Marcus Reil, Regional Marketing Manager; Ayman Ghanem, Regional Sales Manager; Alaa Tarabay, Corporate Communications Manager; Mohamed Yousry, Regional After sales Manager; Ernst Papke, Regional Support Manager and Louise Knudsen, Administration and Accounts Specialist.

“Boosted by our best sales results ever in the Middle East to date, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars felt the time was right to put in place a focused team to support our commitment to the region,” added Müller-Ötvös.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars CEO, Torsten Müller-Ötvös, said, “The Middle East region is one of our most

Sales in the Middle East in the last 10 months of the year grew by over 160%. “Our key priorities will be to work closely with our regional dealer network to support their

continued investment in the brand and to further Rolls-Royce's leading position as the pinnacle luxury automotive manufacturer in the Middle East,” said James Crichton, Regional Director, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.

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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is celebrating one hundred years of the Spirit of Ecstasy, the famous flying lady mascot that inspires owners, enthusiasts and those working for the world’s pinnacle luxury brand.

historic Rolls-Royce cars will make their way through the capital’s streets taking in key landmarks en route, such as Berkeley Square and Conduit Street, the current and original homes of Rolls-Royce in London.

To mark a year of celebration, every Ghost and Phantom produced at the home of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood will bear a Spirit of Ecstasy with the inscription Spirit of Ecstasy Centenary – 2011. This will be etched into the base of each statuette, in a specially selected font ITC Willow.

“The Spirit of Ecstasy is perhaps the most famous automotive icon, gracefully adorning the prow of Rolls-Royce models past and present,” said Torsten Müller-Ötvös, CEO Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. “She was an inspiration for the founding fathers of our great company, as well as for owners and enthusiasts through the generations. Today her image continues to inspire and drive those of us who are fortunate enough to work for this unique brand, making the world’s most exclusive and desirable cars.”

A number of events have also been planned to mark this special year. On 6 February – the date on which Charles Sykes’ Spirit of Ecstasy design was first registered – Rolls-Royce Motor Cars will host a drive through central London. One hundred contemporary and

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars will reveal details of further Spirit of Ecstasy inspired initiatives and events throughout her centenary year.

Schlumberger brings world class oil and gas production diagnosis technology to Petroleum Engineering College at Kuwait University Global oil services leader Schlumberger donated to the College of Petroleum Engineering at Kuwait University a full-year access to the state-of-the-art PIPESIM software, a multiphase flow simulator developed by Schlumberger for the design and diagnostic analysis of oil and gas production systems used in major oil fields throughout the world. The donation is valued at USD5.75 million. The software enables petroleum engineering students to acquire hands-on experience with the latest upstream field technologies. In addition to installing the software on campus, Schlumberger Information Solutions (SIS) team also delivered a two-day workshop on the various uses of the software to 30 seniors and masters students, as well as their professors.

Kuwait University Production Research Center Director, Dr. Eissa Al-Safran, said: “The collaboration between educational institutions and industry leaders is a crucial element in preparing professionals that will support the industry’s development in the long-term. We thank Schlumberger for their generous donation to the College and look forward to further collaborate with the company in the future.” Schlumberger Kuwait General Manager, Maen Razouqi

said: “With a successful track record of servicing oil fields throughout the world and offering technologies that contribute to the advancement of the industry, Schlumberger has a commitment to help fuel knowledge growth by sharing its proprietary technology with colleges and universities in Kuwait and across the world. We invite students at Kuwait University to take advantage of this-state-of-the-art technology, which is now available on their very own campus.” The PIPESIM software is a Schlumberger developed technology that enables operators to optimize the oil and gas production. The software is currently applied in Kuwait oil fields to model the flow of oil during the production process from the wellhead to the manifold.

Service Hero awards customer service leaders

NBK, Boubyan Bank, Wataniya Telecom, McDonald’s, IKEA among best service providers in their industry Peacock Restaurant, Mais Alghanim Restaurant and Wataniya Airways are the gold, silver and bronze winners for Kuwait overall Local brands highest winning in customer service Among the country-wide winners were Peacock Restaurant, Mais Alghanim Restaurant, and Wataniya Airways, that secured first, second, and third places respectively. These companies received the highest Service Hero Customer Satisfaction Index (SHCSI) scores among 400 companies in 15 different private sectors. The awards were based on a month-long drive collecting 8700 direct customer votes, which rated companies out of 10 in eight service dimensions for service expectation before, and the actual score after receiving the service. The eight dimensions included reliability, speed, product quality, value for money, location of offering, staff quality, call center and website.

Service Hero President Ms. Faten Abu-Ghazaleh

The winners from each industry were: 1. Cafes: Caribou Cafe 2. Fast food: McDonald’s 3. Casual dining: Mais Alghanim 4. Fine dining: Peacock 5. Retail clothes: Massimo Dutti

6. Home furniture: IKEA 7. Local airlines: Wataniya Airways 8. Retail banks: National Bank of Kuwait 9. Islamic banks: Boubyan Bank 10. Hospitals: Royale Hayat 11. Electronics: Eureka 12. ISPs: KEMS 13. Mobile operators: Wataniya Telecom 14. Car sales: Mercedes-Benz 15. Car service center: Lexus Country wide winners 1st place: Peacock Restaurant 2nd place: Mais Alghanim Restaurant 3rd place: Wataniya Airways

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