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‫بعد إجازة ممتعة أستعيدوا توازنكم للعودة إىل العمل و تفاؤلوا باخلري جتدوه ‪...‬‬ ‫قولوا وداعا لإلسرتخاء و مرحبا لشروق الشمس‬ ‫ومهام العمل و الرسائل األلكرتونية و األوراق و األختالف و األتفاق ‪ ،‬للسعادة عند األجناز و‬ ‫الغضب عند وقوع اخلطأ ‪..‬و و و ‪...‬‬ ‫يف كل إجازة أقول لنفسي أنني لن أستطيع العودة إىل العمل بعد كل هذة الراحة وعندما‬ ‫أعود و متر ثالثة أيام أجد نفسي يف عامل آخر بعيد كل البعد عن الراحة و اإلستجمام أدخل يف‬ ‫تلك العجلة السريعة التي أتذمر منها كثريا وإذا بعدت عنها أعود لها بشوق غريب و أتسائل‬ ‫هل هو حب أو إدمان !! رمبا هو هوية ترضي غروري و وأكيد "مسج البنك ملا ينزل الراتب” !!‬ ‫نحب عملنا أو ال نحبة ‪ ،‬نحن بحاجة له فالعمل هو بركة يومنا و أحساسنا بوجودنا و أهميتنا‪،‬حتى‬ ‫إذا كان عملنا بسيط أو غري حمسوس فهو مهم ألنة من املؤكد أنة مكمل لعمل أكرب ‪....‬‬ ‫حتياتي لكل من يعمل يف أجواء قاسية و يتحمل عملة و يعمل من قلبة ‪...‬‬ ‫حتياتي لكل من يعمل بإخالص ‪...‬‬ ‫حتياتي لكل من يبتسم ‪...‬‬ ‫حتياتي لكل من يساعد بدون مقابل و متنياتي لكم بعودة اىل الروتني و العمل متفائلة مثل‬ ‫أطفال الكويت ‪ ،‬طيبة مثل أهل الكويت ‪ ،‬جميلة تشبة كل أم من أمهات الكويت ‪.‬‬ ‫وألختي احلبيبة “رنا” أقول يصدر عددنا الرابع‬ ‫‪BACK TO ROUTINE‬‬ ‫يف يوم عيد ميالدك رسمت هذا الصدفة إبتسامتي ألنكي قدوتي يف العمل فلم أرى بعد‬ ‫من يشبهك فيه ‪ ...‬كل عام و أتني بخري‪ ،‬عني و بالنيابة عن عائلة جملة‬

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‫!‪Welcome back to track after the holidays and vacation‬‬ ‫‪As you probably noticed, because of the holy month of‬‬ ‫‪Ramadan we all took time off. We hope you had a won‬‬‫‪derful time especially with family gatherings and the‬‬ ‫‪wonderful communal spirit during Ramadan.‬‬ ‫‪In‬‬ ‫‪issue of September we tried our best to give‬‬ ‫‪you fresh positive content. We know that you will be‬‬ ‫‪proud when you know that 6 Kuwaitis participated in‬‬ ‫‪the Ironman international race and 5 of them finished‬‬ ‫‪the race, inlcuding wonderful Kuwaiti girls.‬‬ ‫‪We also want think our interview with Mohammad‬‬ ‫‪Alessa will inspire you, a local talent who pursued his‬‬ ‫‪career in the arts. We discuss the small private business‬‬ ‫‪Fortune Cookie in Lana’s theVISIT, and of course we have‬‬ ‫‪delicious food for you to try with Dine with Basma.‬‬ ‫‪We hope your transition back to routine is good, how‬‬‫‪ever your routine is. Crazy, fun, or hectic, it doesn’t mat‬‬‫‪ter much as long as you put your effort into continuing‬‬ ‫‪with your routine.‬‬ ‫‪Keep up the good work & Stay Positive .‬‬

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Meet our Family Amar Behbehani

Falah Z. Al-Falah

Belief in humanity and the power of the soul encouraged her to choose art to interact meaningfully with people. Loves her job as a teacher of Design and Art Therapy though plans to return to be a professor in Kuwait University. Desire to help made her enter clinical art therapy and become a healer. Food is another interest; cooking and relishing healthy gourmet dinners. Excited by travel, new cultures, theatre, dance and music. The adrenaline-rushing world of the NBA is a guilty pleasure.

Has gained 21 years of experience in information technology and telecom with specialization in networking, security, WAN,LAN and Wireless networking. Held management and senior positions for more than 14 years.

Drawn to the latest technology and gadgets; also enjoys swimming, camping and flying kites.

Savors barbeque steak, especially on weekends.

Hind Al-Nahedh

Enthusiasm and passion has driven her to accomplish many feats in her professional life. Launched the Commercial logo of VIVA and was responsible for its highlyregarded brand development.

Mastered strong communication skills; active in business development organizations similar to KFS – Kuwait Friendship Society and experienced in many fields from graphic designing to media planning. Noteworthy is her role in organizing the 1st Public Relations Conference at Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and the Festival Dubai.

Khaled Al-Qahtani It was a persevering climb to the top. Gained valuable insight and a strong business sense as the Regional Manager of Kuwait and Middle East Investment and Athman Investment Company.

Attained the prestigious title of Partner in the First Abu-Dhabi Real Estate Development through back breaking hard work.

Lana Al-Resheed Farah Al-Humaidhi Dalal Al-Janaie Success Coach for Mars Venus Coaching, she motivates and encourages life changes. Often the source of inspiration for her clients and colleagues, who regard her as a determined woman with an amazing work ethic.

A self-made entrepreneur who strived to channel her creativity into a successful business that celebrates art and design. Her new Furniture Line Pieces by Farah’ was a raving hit and a realization of her dream.

Jumana Al-Awadhi

A concerned mother who introduced nutritional food with a Kuwaiti essence; illustrated the first book series for children and owns a specialized bookshop with a health theme. Published articles on health and science of nutrition. Likes using her skills to feed loved ones.

A leading PR and marketing figure in Kuwait, who is driven to success by her love to her work, and her passion to the media world. Her hard work in PR and marketing had raised her to the top her field, as a director of marketing in one of the Hotel owning companies in Kuwait. Energetic, positive, and fun to be around.

Haifa Al-Kuhedan Dalia Raheef

After great seven years of hard and success work, and her dynamic unstoppable motives, she is a known marketer with huge PR base, which leads us to enjoy stories from the hotel, and marketing world.

Senior Editor of Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), responsible for delivering quality news to Kuwait. Deeply entrenched in the journalism and media environment, media savvy and updated on global news. Takes pleasure in globe trotting, interior design, fashion and beauty trends.

Mohammad Taher Jadel and Jawa Al Awadhi

High school teenage twins, who run their own private fashion line “The J’s”, these two girls who love traveling, seeing the world, and learning new experience from different cultures. Their future is bright.

Is the co-author of games and technology podcast Free Talk Weekly. His interests are technology, video games and literature.

He likes to think of himself as a Mario who is still on a mission to rescue the princess.

Nora Al-Ajmi Zealous about photography and writing, her online album features snippets from her travels around the world, complemented by commentaries on the people and culture.

Hops between three major residents: Kuwait, New York and Mexico. Brandishes a unique philosophy.

Samah Mattar

Worked in different fields to gain familiarity with professionals and their personalities, expanding her social outlook. Majored in Business Informatics, but turned to luxury fashion retail for four great years.

Presently, enjoys a position in the Ministry of Culture in Bahrain.

Saqer Al-Benali A soul searcher whose passion for writing has always given him purpose. Started in a variety of jobs including an office boy and a translator /reporter for news networks during the U.S. led-war on Iraq in 2003. Freelanced as a reporter before receiving his degree in Journalism and Creative Writing. Currently, working as a Public Affairs Manager in Kuwait.

Loves to read and exercise.

Shaikha Al-Shayea With her educational and experience in the Financial Sector, and a hubby of fashion and make up, she turned that love into a profitable business that she runs with her passion. A positive person to enjoy both the business world, and the beauty world with.

Sultan J. Al-Saud Nouf & Shabari Al-Qahtani A twin of medicine background, and education, will guide us though the latest and the best medicine out there, to the most common, most furious diagnoses and sickness. On top of their great medical experience, they love reading, and up to date on the latest development in the medical world.

Started working in his birthplace of Saudi Arabia towards a lawyer career. Currently, an LLM student at The City Law School in London.

This lawyer student, who enjoys travelling and his gym membership, plans to return to his country. Favorites all shades of blue.

Sulaiman Al-Mudhayan

Sabeka Al-Fuzai Started working in her birth place, and growing her obsession to make up, to become a makeup artist. The support she received and the positive mentality, she become a business owner that loves what she does and does what she loves.

A man of will and power, at a young age managing and running the family business, and in the same time he has the time to travel the world and be so keen to live and experience the native life of the places he visit, Souliman is your travel guide to where ever you go. Enjoy!

Sadeq Qasseim

Prof. Peter Corridon Hailing from the tropical Trinidad & Tobago and pursed zealously numerous degrees from US Universities. Proudly graduated in Applied Mathematics, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Medical Biophysics Research and Engineering. Used his practical knowledge to conduct research programs in several institutions across Europe and the United States.

Heads the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Science. An inspiring, genius inventor recognized in the community with many gold, silver and bronze medals to his name in international invention exhibitions. Received the Genius award from the Hungarian Inventors Association 2007, a Grand prize in the INPEX, USA, 2011 exhibition and a Grand Prize in the Eastern Europe, Croatia, 2011 Exhibition. An Associate member of the conference of nuclear power and renewable energies for the Middle East is another honor to his name.

Sumayah Al-Jassim

Shamayel Al-Qaoud With a governmental background and great PR and marketing experience, Shamayel chased her childhood dream of running and owning her own fashion line, and taking it step at a time, that dream became reality with that hard work, and passion “Fashionet” came to life!

Partner & Marketing Director of Kanzen Consulting, offers readers marketing tips in a monthly column for theCity. Simplified marketing concepts, advice and successful business ideas will introduce readers to exciting prospects. Topics cover understanding of customers’ needs and expectations, charming customers, and ways small business owners should handle service failure.

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Sales Team

Dana Baluch Rima Nahhas Bassam Zaqout Joseph Alexander Rasha Abdulaziz

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AUTOMOBILES 70 A close-up on the 2012 Audi R8 GT

72 BMW Zagato Roadster

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SOCIAL DIARIES 88 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM SERIES II ARRIVES IN KUWAIT

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TRAVEL & TOURISM HEALTH & MEDICINE 19 Organic Home Cooking 58 The Pharmacists

44 Weekend in Kuwait 46 the Concierge 48 Places to See Before They Disappear

51 ‫كانكون المكسيكية‬ INTERIOR DESIGN 42 The Color psychology

52 How to Overcome the Post Vacation Blues

54 Middle East Treasures

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A back-to-school letter to parents Dear Parents,

The long summer days are nearly over and school time is in! Some of you are relieved that your kids are going back to their normal sleeping schedules and eating habits. And some of you are carrying the burden of the “back-to-school” responsibilities. But what about you guys who are having additional struggles with your children’s learning styles and habits? Are you ready for another challenging school year?

Throughout the journey of life, our children grow in multiple environments. Starting with the mother’s womb, the fetus starts learning to adapt to the surroundings. However, there is an inner environment that requires more adaptation; this environment is the person’s mental capability. Our mental and emotional states form people’s personalities. and it is very important for children to grow in environments that allow them to nurture their state of mind and emotional qualities. It is also essential for them to be given the opportunities to interact with role models and healthy surroundings to develop their interactive life skills. After all, it is children’s confidence, attitudes, and behaviors that will greatly affect their future success.

To achieve this goal, children must acquire, learn, and execute! You might want to know how that can be achieved. The answer is simple: learning!

Learning is the key for all life achievements, and when I state the concept learning, I do not mean education. I mean: • • • • • • •

Learning is the ability to acquire information Learning is obtaining skills Learning is modifying behavior Learning is problem solving Learning is developing attitude Learning is adapting Learning is living!

If learning is living, how can you recognize your abilities? How can you know if they are learning?

How can you detect if they are not learning?

Every Person Can Learn

I strongly believe that every person can learn.

Time, space, age, mental abilities, or educational levels do not affect your learning ability. The only factor that affects it is the method of learning. How does a 70-year-old person learn how to use an iPad despite the fact that he was born in an era when TV was still a new invention? How do children nowadays have intensive abilities to September 2012 12

use technology? How can a blind person read?

How can people with different languages communicate? The process of learning is related to acquiring information; therefore, it is dependent on human intelligences. According to the Howard Gardner Theory of Multiple Intelligences, humans have a bunch of intelligences that they use to operate their cognitive system and mental abilities. These intelligences exist in all of us; however, we are not trained use them all on equal levels.

For example, if your child does not know how to learn languages as fast as her classmate, it does not mean that she is any less successful! It means that she has to learn these languages in another way or use another method that triggers her best approach of learning. That explains why our skills and talents are drastically different! We all can run, but not all of us become Olympic athletes. Not because we can’t; it is because we were not trained to do so. Yes, there are genetic inheritances that affect the level of achievements in a certain skill but it does not affect our ability to learn that skill.

personally. All you need to do as parents is learn how to identify the problem, work hand in hand with the educational systems, and acquire patience and compassion. Remember to never label your own children with negative words or actions that will haunt them for the rest of their lives.

Learning Disability or Exceptional Ability?

What to Look For

I also strongly believe that learning disabilities are mostly categorized under “disabilities” because we assume that people learn the same way. If people have different levels of intelligences, then it is impossible for all of us to learn maths, music, arts, or sciences the same way! And when a mental challenge is involved, then it is up to you as parents to discover what these challenges are and it up to you to carve a learning plan for your child.

Do not label your child as slow, stupid or lazy! Your child might just need closer attention to his learning and educational process. Your child has no learning disability, he/she has exceptional ability!

The word ‘disability’ itself is a label that may affect the psychological status of your child while learning. I find it rather disturbing to label a child with a “you-can’t-do-it” concept. I would rather tell this child: “You can do it differently!”

Learning Challenges not Learning Disabilities

In my book of learning, they are called learning challenges. These exceptional children have above-average intelligence; however, they face learning problems because they simply process information differently. Throughout interventions and careful parental observation, the majority of these children succeed academically, socially and

Identifying the Learning Challenges Designing how your children learn can defeat their learning challenges. Parents should have the ability to recognize both strengths and weaknesses in their children. However, it takes a special eye to recognize learning challenges in children. I advise future parents to always research children’s developmental issues when they know their offspring are on their way. Today with the flat age of media, it is rather simple to further research topics and keep in touch with communities that have similar experiences with their children. But today is your lucky day dear parents, because I am going to give you some clues that may help you identify the challenges if they exist.

The following are some factors that might trigger your worries. Remember that you need to see repetitive patterns to confirm your observations and worries. Also note that every child is different; therefore, do not compare children’s developmental processes with those of others. The following factors are categorized by age or developmental stages:

Pre-School Children (toddlers) • Difficulty in language (speaking and matching words) • Restlessness (hyperactivity that affects concentration or sleep) • Difficulty interacting with social surroundings.

School Children • Difficulty in making connections between letters and their sounds (they will always exhibit the same mistake) • Loss of time-orientation • Difficulty in learning new skills • Resorting for memorization instead of understanding • Poor organization skills • Disregard of physical surroundings (will not care for damage) • Sensory difficulties

Teens and Early Adulthood • • • • • • • • • • • •

Organization problems Social fear or difficulties in socializing Lack of attention in class or when needed Day-dreaming (imagination gone wild) Poor test-scoring Poor memory Short attention span Difficulty following directions Difficulty in reading and poor writing skills Inability to adapt to change Lack of behavioral pattern Sensory difficulties

Parental Solutions Family units and schools are developed to cater to children’s needs. Parental instincts play a great

role in raising children, but there is a point in their lives when they will need more planning, information, and external nurturing. This is where the educational role comes in. There are no “one size fits all” solutions for learning disabilities. I strongly believe in the multi-disciplinary coordination to produce better solutions.

1. Be open to the possibility of joining a special education network.

Try to learn what your child is going through so you can better prepare yourself for the process of special learning.

2. Try to pay attention to the symptoms above and how often they develop or occur.

3. If your child needs special attention in his edu-

cation, hire a part -time special educator. Do not let your child join a special education classroom because of a learning challenge. Mixing in with other children and different abilities helps them rise to the occasion and accept to challenge themselves to be better learners. Educators should be trained to deal with children with learning challenges; therefore, they can understand and help them overcome difficulties when needed.

4. Help your children to build healthier self-esteem and confidence.

5. Be patient.

6. Be compassionate.

7. Do not label your child and always remember that your child is an exceptional learner!

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dalal@thecitymagazine.net Mars Venus Coaching Kwt @marsvenuskuwait

Medals and Dreams Dear Readers,

I am so happy to connect with you once again during the month of September. The 2012 Olympics have ended with the most ambitious individuals demonstrating their skills and merit. An excellent parallel to the reality of life, the Olympics provide a unique glimpse of how to achieve success through hard work, dedication, and the mind-frame of a winner.

As a Mars Venus Business/Life coach, I meet with many driven individuals who also seek success but in a different arena, life and/or business. Similar to the Olympic athletes, these individuals are on a quest for success and understand that success must be in the mind before it can be achieved.

Through coaching, individuals are reprogrammed to attain the characteristics of a successful individual and master the skills required.

For those of you who also seek success in your lives, an excellent point to start is by understanding and mastering the ‘5 Main Characteristics of Successful Individuals’ which are described below: The 5 Main Characteristics of Successful Individuals

1. Faith and Optimism

First and foremost, you must have faith in yourself and your abilities. Do you think the Olympic winners doubted their abilities? The successful have unbreakable faith and unwavering belief that they will achieve greatness.

Along your path, you may have a moment of weakness where you feel insecure and a little doubtful, it’s ok, but make sure it is not more than a passing moment. Don’t let doubt eat you up, let it motivate you to move forward.

Remember quitters never win and winners never quit.

2. Do What You Love and Excel at it

If you do what you love, you will never have to work a day of your life because going to “work” means going to have fun. The winners of the Olympics loved their sport and enjoyed spending every waking minute either in the swimming pool or playing on the tennis courts, etc… The athletes have taken what they love, excelled at it and learned all the inner workings of their passion. Remember, knowledge is power. If you are a business owner or an employee on your way up the corporate ladder, take time to study and build a wealth of knowledge so that you are a couple steps ahead of the pack.

3. Relationships and Networking

Relationships are a commodity that are vital to all successful people. The successful are associated with multiple groups which provide them with a reference, a buffer, and a support system. It is through networking that these individuals gain opportunities and resources to achieve their dreams and goals. Even the great Olympic athletes began at a sports club which developed their skills and allowed them to move onto the next stage.

Networking is all about keeping in touch with the people you know and connecting with new people. Keep in mind, to have a healthy network of relationships, you have to actively give, as well as expect to receive. A solid network will serve you well for years to come and will be an additional tool in your toolbox especially during these times of economic uncertainty. Success is achieved with a network and, without networking, we’d be forced to go it alone.

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4. Manage Your Time and Energy Wisely

The greatest commodity we all have is time and few know this more than an Olympic athlete who is racing against the clock to reach optimum levels of performance before the day of competition. Remember, we only have 24 hrs in one day and we cannot buy any more. Each day comes once and is gone forever so it must be used effectively. Ensure that the hours you are awake are fully utilized as well as fully energized. Make sure you keep physically fit through exercise and a healthy diet. Keeping fit allows greater blood-flow to our brain, enhanced alertness, and improved focus. So remember to manage your time and energy wisely.

5. Stop the Excuses

We all have a voice in our head that tells us to work hard, never quit and focus on the task at hand. It also pushes us to aspire towards our utmost potential. On the opposite end, we also have a voice that tells us to take a break, procrastinate, and be lazy. Ignore the voice of laziness and listen to the voice of action and ambition. Sometimes life can be difficult but do not allow that to become an excuse. Push forward. Excuses will only slow you down. Nike may have said it best to all athletes “Just Do It” which can be translated into all aspects of our lives.

Dear readers, I have outlined the main aspects to focus on to reach success.

These are only the top of the glacier, so to speak. In the quest for success, perseverance and a focused mind-frame are key to achieving this goal. The role and value of the coach is vital both for those who reached the Olympics and those who want to reach success in life. So, go forward and reach for your dreams!

I wish you success and luck on your path. If you have any questions, comments, or stories, I would love to hear from you so please connect with me!

‫الميداليات و األحالم‬ ‫أعزائي القراء‪،‬‬

‫يتجدد لقائي بكم مرة أخرى على اخلري و احملبة‪.‬‬ ‫و يطيب يل أن أحتدث معكم بعد مشاهدتنا لبطولة األلعاب األوملبية التي أقيمت يف لندن‬ ‫خالل شهر أغسطس املاضي‪ ،‬و حصول الفائزين بها على امليداليات الذهبية و الفضية‬ ‫و الربونزية‪ .‬هذه األجواء الرياضية اجلميلة شبيهة جدا بالتحديات التي نواجهها يف حياتنا‬ ‫اليومية‪ .‬فالالعبون ميثلون األشخاص الطموحني يف جميع أنحاء العامل‪ ،‬و كلهم يخططون‬ ‫لهدف معني‪ ،‬و يتدربون و يعملون على مدى سنوات عديدة بجد‪ ،‬و لديهم الرغبة بالنجاح‬ ‫و حتقيق األحالم و الشهرة و التميز‪ .‬و هناك صفات مشرتكة جتمع بني كل من الالعبني و‬ ‫الناجحني يف احلياة و متيزهم عن اآلخرين‪.‬‬ ‫أهم املميزات التي يتمتع بها الناجحون‪-:‬‬

‫‪1-1‬األميان و التفاؤل‬

‫الناجحون يعتقدون إعتقادا تاما يف أن لديهم اإلمكانيات للنجاح و أنهم سيتمكنون من حتقيق‬ ‫أهدافهم عاجال أم آجال‪ .‬و هم دائما متفائلون رغم جميع الظروف‪ ،‬و يتميزون بإرادة حديدية‬ ‫ال تلني‪ ،‬و ليس لديهم أي شكوك يف قدراتهم على الفوز بامليداليات و بتحقيق آمالهم و‬ ‫أحالمهم‪ .‬فاإلميان بكفاءاتهم هو احلافز الرئيسي لفوزهم يف شتى أمور احلياة‪.‬‬

‫‪-2‬الشغف مبجال العمل‬

‫من أهم صفات الناجحني يف احلياة هو حبهم لعملهم و مهنتهم‪ .‬فرناهم يستمتعون‬ ‫بإجناز أعمالهم دون الشعور بضغط العمل أو مبرور الوقت‪ ،‬ولديهم الرغبة يف إتقان و‬ ‫إجادة عملهم‪ .‬و ميكننا رؤية هذا احلب و الشغف واضحا يف جمال الرياضة مثل كرة القدم و‬ ‫السباحة و اجلمباز و غريه من األلعاب الرياضية‪ .‬فالالعبون الذين يرغبون بحصد اجلوائز نراهم‬ ‫يتدربون باستمرار و يعملون على تطوير مهاراتهم و ال يستسلمون للفشل أو التعب‪.‬‬

‫‪-3‬التواصل االجتماعي‬

‫يعترب التواصل االجتماعي الدائم مع املهتمني و املشتغلني مبجال العمل أداة فعالة للنجاح‬ ‫يف احلياة‪ .‬فهو يوفر الفرص السانحة القتناصها‪ ،‬و املوارد التي تضمن حتقيق األهداف و‬ ‫األحالم‪ ،‬و املستجدات يف اجملال عن األمور التي حتدث خلف الكواليس أوال بأول‪ .‬الناجحون‬ ‫يف احلياة يتميزون بارتباطهم بعدد كبري من العالقات اإلجتماعية التي تساندهم يف شتى‬ ‫‪www.thecitymagazine.net‬‬ ‫‪15‬‬

‫أمورهم‪ .‬فهم على اتصال دائم مع الناس‪ ،‬و يحاولون باستمرار التعرف على أشخاص جدد‪،‬‬ ‫و هم مرتبطون بعالقات اجتماعية صحية متوازنة باستخدام األخذ و العطاء للمعلومات‪ .‬هذه‬ ‫الشبكة اإلجتماعية دائما يف متناول أيديهم لسد جميع احتياجاتهم للمعلومات‪ ،‬و للرد على‬ ‫استفساراتهم‪ ،‬و لتبادل املصالح و اخلربات فيما بينهم‪.‬‬

‫‪ - 4‬إدارة الوقت و الطاقة الكامنة‬ ‫من أهم مميزات الناجحني يف احلياة هو إستغاللهم اجليد ألوقاتهم و لطاقاتهم الداخلية‬ ‫التي تضمن بقائهم يف حالة متيقظة‪ ،‬و مملوءة بالنشاط‪ ،‬و التي متكنهم من التفكري و‬ ‫العمل بكفاءة عالية‪ .‬فهم لديهم خطط و أهداف يسريون على منهاجها‪ .‬و لديهم جداول‬ ‫زمنية ألعمالهم السنوية و الشهرية و األسبوعية و اليومية‪ ،‬و يلتزمون بتنفيذها‪ .‬كما يهتمون‬ ‫بالتنمية الصحيحة للطاقة الكامنة داخل أجسادهم ملدهم بالهمة و النشاط و ذلك عن‬ ‫طريق العناية اجليدة لصحتهم اجلسدية و النفسية و الروحانية‪ .‬فرناهم يهتمون بالتغذية‬ ‫اجليدة و الرياضة البدنية اليومية‪ ،‬و يحرصون على شعورهم بالسعادة و الهناء مبحاولة إزالة‬ ‫مسببات القلق و التوتر لديهم‪.‬‬

‫‪-5‬اإلبتعاد عن األعذار‬ ‫من صفات الناجحني يف احلياة هو اإلبتعاد عن الكسل و جتنب التأجيل ملا عزموا عليه من‬ ‫أمور‪ .‬فهم مستعدون لتحدي األفكار و الهواجس التي حتد من اتباعهم جلداولهم الزمنية‪ ،‬و‬ ‫يتخذون القرارات احلازمة لتنفيذ ما عزموا عليه من أمور‪.‬فهم يتطلعون دائما لتنفيذ خططهم‬ ‫و أهدافهم و يسريون على جداولهم الزمنية مبنتهى الدقة‪.‬‬

‫أحبائي‪،‬‬ ‫لقد ذكرت لكم بصورة سريعة خمتصرة أهم العوامل التي تساعد على النجاح سواء يف‬ ‫األوملبياد أو يف العمل أو يف أمور حياتكم‪ .‬و أمتنى أن تتواصلوا معي بخصوص جتاربكم‬ ‫الشخصية و شجونكم و أسئلتكم حول هذا املوضوع و ذلك من خالل شبكات التواصل‬ ‫االجتماعي‪.‬‬

Prof. Peter Corridon peter@thecitymagazine.net

Back to School, But Not Back to Bad Habits

I

woke up one morning, a few days ago, while spending time in Indianapolis and realized that the new school term had begun. The traffic was heavier, and there were again many younger faces, with expressions either of utter excitement or dismay, as they sat the in buses, cars and minivans on their way to school.

When I arrived at the hospital and research buildings, the atmosphere was also buzzing about the new school term. My colleagues with children looked a bit more exhausted and made mention of it. Also, when I took a walk across the university’s campus during lunch, I noticed the campus center was packed with students, staff and professors rushing to buy and consume meals before their next class or meeting.

As I continued to look around I began to focus on these individuals food choices.

Well, let me tell you: the lines for the fried chicken, fries and hamburgers were packed, which made it quite easy to grab a salad. It was also difficult to get an after-lunch coffee. I stood in line for about 15 minutes,

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and then had to gladly pass on the 3 to 6 servings of syrup, the free promotional drink upgrade, as I saw my friends and several other students purchase cookies, and I kid you not, as large as one of my hands. I’m a big fellow, so hence these were big cookies. These mundane events got me to think that such situations are not limited to settings within this institution. Younger children and other adults across the globe must also be affected by the return to school.

These thought continued, and allowed me wonder about the health and overall well-being during this abrupt transition period. Think about it: with the restart of school, your days will probably begin a bit earlier. Chances are you may have to marshal an uncooperative youngster after negotiate with your snooze alarm into giving you five more minutes. Kids and college students, you too have to force yourself to get out of bed as you get back into the normal routine of classes, after-class assignments and exams.

This is followed by an even speedier breakfast that in all reality will be obtained from a drive-thru or a convenience stand. The demands on your time make it harder and harder to pack proper meals and snacks for your children, and far less yourself.

Thus your child and you can end up as part of the cafeteria situation I presented above. The long-term effects of this can lead to poor work and academic performance, and an overall strain on your health. Now it troubles me to complicate this situation by focusing on children and adults with special health needs, but, since my focus is health and improving awareness on growing medical concerns within Kuwait, let us consider the following scenario.

It is well known, or should be well known, that Kuwait has unfortunately become a hub for both juvenile and adult diabetes. This means that there is a significant population within this state that is highly sensitive to their food intake. Going back to work or school with a healthy snack and choosing to purchase healthier meal options like salads

and fresh juices, instead of drinks with high fructose corn syrup are simple actions that can make major impacts. And of course, adults and youngsters can engage in various activities to help shed a few pounds, with the passing of Ramadan and the sweltering summer.

This unfortunate scenario that I presented does not have to define our future. We can stop poor habit repetition by making little efforts and strides to first recognize and then address issues like these presented. We can all make an impact by taking the time to think further on these topics, break the bad habits to help you, your family and your friends within this nation move into the future with a healthier outlook that will make the contributions necessary for Kuwait’s continued development. As we go back to our routine, let us remember to make better choices.

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May AlNajjar @mayalnajjar www.maylilacs.com

What about your heart?

Y

our summer vacation is over and you’re back to your daily routine.

You’re back to waking up to the sound of the alarm clock, enduring morning traffic, going from meeting to meeting and dealing with deadlines, to-do lists and work assignments. Many will find the transition from vacation mode to the regular routine to be quite annoying. Personally I believe this has more to do with our choices than it does with the fact that we’re going back to work.

If you’re feeling very stressed, depressed, sad, or generally negative about going back to work, I think the root question you want to ask yourself is: why? Why are you not happy about going back to work? The answer is, most of the time, because you’re not doing what you’re doing from your heart and therefore you’re not happy.

How many times have you read people complain about how their weekend is short, and how they hate Sundays? I certainly read that a lot.

What we need to remember is that whenever you do something from your heart, it flows very easily. When your daily job is something that you do from your heart, you will in fact be excited about going back to work. Not negative, not worried, not depressed, but rather happy!

I used to be a biomedical engineer working for a hospital. My job was excellent in the sense that it was paid very well and I had a chance to grow careerwise. The atmosphere was great.

I had the freedom to come and go whenever I wanted. In that sense, it wasn’t restrictive. If I wanted to be late, I could. If I wanted to leave early, I could. To many people, this was a dream job. It wasn’t a dream job to me, though. To me it felt like a prison, and that’s because I wasn’t doing it from the heart. It wasn’t what I wanted to do for a living.

I was sitting in front of my computer one day and all of a sudden it hit me: I felt useless. What I was doing for a living wasn’t making me happy. I felt blissful whenever I went on a vacation, but going back to work was an absolute horror to me!

I decided to make a plan. My plan was to find what I want to do for a living, and that must be September 2012 18

something that I enjoy doing. I set a time-frame for myself: I must leave this job within two years. The moment I left the job, I was pleasantly surprised that everything fell into place. My finances were sorted out, I was comfortable with what I have, even though I just quit my job which was my main source of income.

I was working, but I was working effortlessly, and that’s a point worth stressing. There will be no struggle if your work comes from the heart. You will love your job and not complain about it at all — you will enjoy every moment. By doing that, you will have a positive impact even on those around you. Yes, you will be helping others by being true to yourself and loving your what you do — or doing what you love. Helping others doesn’t have to be literal; you can help others just by being happy. Your happiness will radiate on the atmosphere around you and affect others.

I strongly believe that everyone has a unique gift, and it is our responsibility to find out what our specialty is, what our uniqueness is, and after we find out we need to excel in honing that gift.

‫‪Jumana Al-Awadhi‬‬ ‫‪info@welovekuwait.com‬‬ ‫‪@welovekuwait‬‬

‫‪Organic Home Cooking‬‬ ‫ال يوجد‬

‫شيء اهم من جودة ونوعية الغذاء الذي‬ ‫نقدمه الطفالنا‪ ،‬فنموهم وصحتهم وسعادتهم تعتمد عليه‫‪‬.‬‬ ‫منذ اول صف درسته قبل والدة ابني بسنوات و حتى يومنا‬ ‫هذا هناك نقاط معينة مل ولن تتغري يف املنهج الذي أدرسه‬ ‫‪ ،‬ومع أين أدرس حاليا الطبخ الصحي للطفل و العائلة‪ ،‬إال أن‬ ‫هذة العوامل مهمة ألي شخص كان‪:‬‬ ‫• أهمية أن تكون خضرواتنا مزروعة بطريقة عضوية ومن غري‬ ‫اساليب الزراعة احلديثة مثل املبيدات واألسمدة املعاجلة‬ ‫كيميائيا‪.‬‬ ‫• عدم استخدام السكر او اعتماد احللويات حتى لو كانت‬ ‫بدون سكر أبيض كغذاء يومي أو حتى أسبوعي ( فاألفضل‬ ‫عدم تقدميه لألطفال من البداية حتى ال يتعودوا على املذاق‬ ‫احللو و يتعودوا طلبه على حساب وجباتهم األساسية )‪.‬‬ ‫• عدم استخدام املعلبات واألغذية احملفوظة أو املثلجة‬ ‫وقراءة حمتويات ما تشرتونه من اجلمعية بحرص ودقة‬ ‫وجتنب أي مواد صناعية‪.‬‬ ‫• اإلستمتاع بالطبخ و جعله وقت العائلة يتعرف فيه الطفل‬ ‫على غذاءة و شكله قبل و بعد الطبخ‫‪ ‬،‬بل و إشراكه‬ ‫بعملية إعداد الطعام و تعريفه على أسماء اخلضار وألوانها‬ ‫وأشكالها‪.‬‬ ‫• تناول الوجبات الرئيسية على طاولة واحدة وبنفس‬ ‫الوقت‪ ،‬و استغالل هذا الوقت للتحدث عن الطعام شكله‬ ‫ولونه ورائحته وكم هو لذيذ ومفيد لنا حتى يتعلم الطفل‬ ‫حسن اختيار أكله باملستقبل كما أنه وقت مناسب ليحصل‬ ‫األطفال على انتباه اجلميع و التباهي مبعلوماته وما يعرفه‬ ‫عن طعامه‪.‬‬ ‫• الذهاب اىل مزرعة والتعرف على طريقة زراعة و حصاد‬ ‫اخلضار كثريا ما حتبب األطفال بأكلها‪ ،‬فاستخدام كلمات‬ ‫اإلعجاب لوصف عملية الزراعة و ألوان اخلضار يقرب الطفل‬ ‫من الطبيعة و يوسع مداركه‪ .‬كما ميكنكم زراعة بعض‬ ‫اخلضاريف املنزل و سيتعلق أطفالكم بها!‬ ‫• عدم استخدام الزيوت املهدرجة ‪ ،‬االمتناع عن القلي‪.‬‬ ‫و شراء أفضل و أغلى انواع الزيوت على االطالق ( عصرة‬ ‫باردة)!‬ ‫• عدم املغاالة باستخدام البهارات‪ ،‬فتعودين الطفل على‬ ‫حب و تقدير املذاق احلقيقي و الطبيعي للطعام!‬ ‫الغذاء اجليد مهم جدا ألطفالنا‪ ،‬و األهم ان يستمتعوا به!‬ ‫ملاذا الزراعة العضوية؟‬ ‫ألن ولدي يستاهل!‬ ‫فكلنا نبحث ألطفالنا عن األفضل‪ ،‬و ما أفضل من غذاء صحي‬ ‫يغذيه و يحميه من املواد السامة املكدسة باألغذية الغري‬ ‫صحية‪ .‬إن الغذاء الطبيعي للطفل ال يحميه من هذة األمراض‬ ‫وحسب بل يقوي جهاز املناعة لديه و يجعله أكرث مقاومة‬ ‫لألمراض‪.‬‬ ‫ال مير أسبوع بدون أن نقرأ على صفحات اجلرائد عنوان‬ ‫‪www.thecitymagazine.net‬‬ ‫‪19‬‬

‫عريض خميف عن األمراض التي انتشرت بهذا الزمن بسبب‬ ‫سوء التغذية التي تعودنا عليها لسنوات طوال! فحتى حسن‬ ‫اختيار طعامي ال يحميني من املواد السامة التي دخلته منذ‬ ‫ان كان بذرة!‬ ‫ثم تربكني احتمالية تعرض غذائي اىل ما يسمى “التعديل‬ ‫اجليني” ‪ .‬وإذا سلمت من املواد احلافظة و امللونات‬ ‫واملثبتات و السكريات‪ ،‬لن تسلم من مبيدات احلشرات التي‬ ‫تعلق على اوراق خضرتي فال أراها و يصعب علي إزالتها‪.‬‬ ‫إن اختيارنا لألغذية العضوية ال يضمن لنا نظافة غذائنا و‬ ‫حسب‪ ،‬بل يفتح لنا باب واسع نستمتع فيه بتشكيلة اكرب‬ ‫من األغذية و يعرفنا على عامل جديد اّخر حتمل اخلضار فيه‬ ‫رائحة اخلضار احلقيقية! فيه ال نأكل الطعام فقط‪ ،‬بل نتغزل‬ ‫فيه ونعشقه!‬ ‫هذه هي الطريقة السليمة للحياة وهكذا يجب على اإلنسان‬ ‫أن يعيش‪ ،‬مقدرا وشاكرا لكل ما لديه من نعم‪.‬‬ ‫الكويت ليست الدولة الوحيدة املتأخرة يف جمال الزراعة‬ ‫العضوية‪ ،‬و إن كانت هناك حماوالت جادة من قبل القليل الذي‬ ‫يستوجب علينا كاّباء تشجيعه باختيار منتوجاته غذاءا ألطفالنا‬ ‫و ألسرنا و إن غال ثمنه‪ ،‬فال يغلى شيء على صحة ابناءنا كما‬ ‫أنه واجب علينا تشجيع هذة القلة التي تعمل على توفري‬ ‫أنظف غذاء ألبناء الكويت‪.‬‬ ‫‪:ORGANIC CHILD‬‬ ‫إن أعضاء الطفل الداخلية تنمو و تستمر بالنمو يف مرحلة‬ ‫الطفولة كما أن كليتي الطفل الصغرية غري قادرة على‬ ‫تصفية بعض أنواع السموم املوجودة باألكل الغري عضوي‪.‬‬ ‫ينمو اجلهاز العصبي للطفل بسرعة كبرية خالل سنة‬‫الطفل األوىل و أهم ما يعيق منوه السليم هو عدم إرضاعه‬ ‫رضاعة طبيعية وجود تلك املواد الضارة باألكل‪.‬‬ ‫الطفل و حتى سن السادسة يتكون جسمة من ماء أكرث‬‫و دهون أقل عكس البالغني‪ ،‬فالدهون يف جسم البالغ‬ ‫تصداد املواد الضارة فال تستطيع هذه املواد الهرج و املرج‬ ‫باجلسم كما يحلو لها‪ .‬و لكن السموم (و لها خاصية الذوبان‬ ‫يف املاء) يف جسم األطفال حرة لتدور وتلعب كيفما و أينما‬ ‫شاءت‪.‬‬ ‫إضافات مالها داعي!‬ ‫حتتوي الغالبية العظمى من األغذية املصنعة مثل الربجر‬ ‫و النقانق و احللويات و الشكوالتة و املشروبات الغازية‬ ‫على عدد خطري من املواد املضافة‪ ،‬إما على شكل مواد‬ ‫حافظة أو مضادات أكسدة أو مثبتات أو مثخنات أو ملونات أو‬ ‫حمسنات للنكهة و الشكل‪ .‬فقد قدرت الدراسات أن وجبة‬ ‫سريعة واحدة قد حتوي على ما يزيد عن ‪ 60‬مادة مضافة‪،‬‬ ‫‪ 50‬من هذه املوادت رتبط بشكل مباشر مع أكرث األمراض‬ ‫خطورة مثل أمراض احلساسية الشديدة والربو واإلكزميا‬ ‫والتشوهات يف اجلنني والسرطان بأنواعه! كما تؤكد لنا‬ ‫هذه الدراسات ارتباط هذة السموم بالنشاط املفرط عند‬ ‫األطفال والذي يشكو منه عدد خميف من أطفالنا بالكويت‬

‫(على ما يذكره يل االصدقاء من مدرسني و اطباء)‪.‬‬ ‫* البد من اإلبتعاد عن أغذية األطفال امللعبة و احلليب‬ ‫الصناعي ليس فقط ألنها غذاء ميت ال حياة فيه بل و الحتواءه‬ ‫على كثري من املواد التي ليس باستطاعة جسم الطفل‬ ‫التعامل معها مثل‪:‬‬ ‫ السكر بأنواعه‪ :‬سكروز جلوكوز ديكروز مالتوز وغريها من‬‫احملليات الصناعية‪.‬‬ ‫مستخلص اخلضار أو مرقة الدجاج أو اللحم‪ ،‬فهذا دليل‬‫على تعقيد عملية التصنيع الذي تفقد الغذاء خواصه‬ ‫الطبيعية باالضافة إىل ما حتتويه من كمية ملح كبرية غري‬ ‫مناسبة لألطفال‪.‬‬ ‫املنكهات‪ ،‬و التي تعود الطفل على املذاق الصناعي ‪.‬‬‫* ال تطبخي اخلضار إىل أن تذبل و تفقد نضارتها و لونها‪ ،‬فمدة‬ ‫طبخ اخلضار يقتل ما فيها من فائدة واحلرارة تسرع هذة‬ ‫العملية‪.‬‬ ‫*اشرتي اخلضار غري املقطوعة اجلذور واألوراق فهي بهذة‬ ‫الطريقة حتتفظ بفوائدها و تعرفني اذا كانت طازجة أو ال‪.‬‬ ‫سؤال و جواب‪:‬‬ ‫بس األورجانك غايل؟‬ ‫عند اإللتزام بنظام التغذية الطبيعي للعائلة ستكتشفني أن‬ ‫شراء األطعمة غالية السعر عالية اجلودة سيوفر لك الكثري‬ ‫يف امليزانية الشهرية‪ ،‬لسبب بسيط و هو أنه باتباعك هذا‬ ‫النظام الصحي ستستغنني عن الوجبات السريعة و املعلبات‬ ‫و العديد من األغذية التي كنت تستهليكينها بكميات كبرية‬ ‫بشكل يومي كما ستكونني أكرث تنظيما لقائمة مشرتياتك و‬ ‫أكرث دقة ملا تضعينه على طاولتك من وجبات فتحتوي على‬ ‫املواد الغذائية التي حتتاجها صحة أسرتك‪.‬‬ ‫و على العموم فهذة إحدى أكرث األسئلة شيوعا و أراهن‬ ‫على أنه سيختفي بعد أن يزيد وعي الكويت بأهمية الزراعة‬ ‫العضوية‪ ،‬كما أن كل ما زاد تشجيع اجلمعيات على توفري هذا‬ ‫النوع من اخلضار سوف يقل سعرها ( بسبب وجود املزيد‬ ‫من املزارع املهتمة و بالتايل املزيد من املنافسة بتقدمي‬ ‫األفضل سواءا بالسعر أواجلودة فوعي املستهلك يفرض‬ ‫توفري األفضل‫‪‬.‬‬

6 Kuwaitis in the first Ironman 70.3 Zell am See/ Kaprun held on 26th Aug. 2012.

On August 26, 2012. TheCity camera was with six Kuwaiti men and women participating in one of the world’s most famous races. Swimming over 1.9 km, biking 90 km, and running 21.1 km, it is the “IRONMAN” Triathlon, that took place in the two beautiful cities of Zell am See and Kaprun, Austria. These amazing athletes had the full Magazine, and we hope, they get the support from other companies and cooperation, because support of they don’t only represent themselves, but they represent KUWAIT as a whole.

Najla Aljeraiwi Dana Alresheed Ali Rukhayes Bader Alayoub Dhari Almousherji Zaid Almutawa

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When its about the IRONMAN Race at breath taking “Zell Am See� with the six Kuwaiti achivers pictures will show the glory!

How did we start?

We started training for the ironman 70.3 about six months ago. After being involved in this sport for a year, and some of us more than that, we decided to undergo a bigger challenge and register for ironman 70.3 in Zell Am See.

Tell us about the experience in details of participating in Ironman Race Zell Am See 2012

A race such as ironman 70.3 requires excessive training, sometimes harder than the race itself. Practice took place during really hard circumstances at times.

With all the training and all the injuries, we finally made it.

The race, which took place on the 26th of August in Zell Am See, Austria, started with a swim of 1.9 km in Zeller lake followed by a 90 km cycling. This is where we faced some difficulties due to sudden rain showers and a decrease in temperature. This also lead to slippery roads which was hard to tackle. The hardest part came last : the run. This was not a normal run it was half a marathon (21.1km). As you can imagine, our legs were completely exhausted, so this was the toughest challenge where the mind over took the body and the positive thinking played a vital role in completing the race.

How do you feel about it?

What we have accomplished is amazing. Lastly, we would like to thank The Three Club and Kuwait Extreme Team for all their help and support during our training and for introducing the sport of Triathlon to us and the Kuwaiti society.

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18 Most Inspirational Olympic Moments of All Times

1. Miracle on Ice

In 1980, a group of amateur-looking hockey players changed the course of history by showing that sometimes inexperience can be the biggest virtue to believe in. The collegiate U.S. Men’s Olympic Hockey team stepped onto the field and played a jaw-dropping game, beating the Russian champions, to win their gold medal, silencing all naysayers.

2. Abebe Bikila

The Ethiopian runner proved that with convictions in place, nothing is impossible. In the 1960’s Olympic Games held in Rome, Abebe Bikila immortalised his name in history, by running a marathon barefoot, and winning!

4. Nadia Comaneci

The Romanian gymnast redefined the idea of perfection during the 1976 Montreal Summer Olympics, by winning three gold medals and becoming the first female gymnast to be awarded with a perfect 10 during the event.

5. Jamaican Bobsled Team

Kudos to the Jamaican Bobsled team for displaying their indomitable spirit by attempting to play at their first ever bobsledding match at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. Coming from the land of sun and sea, this team, although couldn’t win medals, surely won hearts with their first attempt.

7. Black Power Salute

The 1968 Olympics jerked a tear out of even the staunchest disbelievers, when American gold medallists John Carlos and Tommie Smith accepted their 200 metre medals barefoot, with raised hands to express their solidarity for their fellow African-Americans.

8. Matthias Steiner

The 2008 Beijing Olympics narrated a bittersweet tale of victory, of an athlete bested by the hands of Fate. The German weightlifting champion Matthias Steiner’s win at the super heavy weight category was tinged with tears, as he appeared on the Games after the death of his wife a year ago. With a heavy heart, he rose to the occasion and cleanly lifted the weight - 30 pounds heavier than his previous record. His celebration was one of the most emotional moments in the history of the Games.

3. Derek Redmond The 1992 Barcelona Summer Olympics will never forget the bravery and sheer will of Derek Redmond. The British runner tore his hamstrings, halfway through the 400 metres semi-final race and yet rose to finish his race. The potential tearjerker came soon when his father jumped over the barricade to help his son finish the race. Just steps away from the finish line, he let go, to let Derek cross the line by himself. The crowd cheered in awe and respect.

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6. Jesse Owens

At the time when the world was torn apart by racial discrimination, Jesse Owens silenced all naysayers by winning four gold medals for the 100 metres, 200 metres, long jump and 4x100 relay categories of the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. While Germany chose to judge Owens’s athletic prowess by his skin colour, Owens’s impending win erased all doubts.

9. Usain Bolt Usain Bolt became the first Jamaican sprinter to break the world and Olympic records of winning all the sprinting events in the 100 and 200 metre category, in the same 2008 Beijing Olympics. This record was previously held by Carl Lewis in 1984.

10. Kerri Strug

Kerri Strug’s historic win at the 1996 Olympic Games was nothing less than a tale of heroic will power. Being an able gymnast, Kerri Strug injured herself seriously during her first attempt at the vault, but it was her sheer will that powered her through to a perfect second attempt. Her glorious landing made the US Women Gymnastics Team beat the recurring Russian champions for the first time in the history of the Games.

13. Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson was nothing less than a Greek god himself, for winning the 200 and 400 metre races in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. That’s not all – he took the 200 metre race by storm, blazing the tracks and finishing at 43.49 seconds, only coming back days later to win the 400 metre race in the same event.

16.Korean Unification Flag

Following decades of unrest post-Korean war, North and South Korea found common ground for the 2000 Sydney Olympics, marching together in the Opening Ceremonies under a unified flag (and uniforms). While the two countries did compete separately, their joint marching symbolized an openness to peace and cooperation.

14. Mary Lou Retton 11. Iason Abramashvili

Iason Abramashvili paid homage to his friend the Georgian Lugar, Nodar Kumaritashvili, after he tragically died while completing a practice run. The news rattled all the Georgian competitors with sorrow, and they swore to dedicate their performance at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, in memory of their friend.

This American gymnast became the first athlete to win a gold medal in the gymnastics category.

At the tender age of 16, Mary took on the vault with minimal professional experience and still landed a perfect 10 for her inspiring performance at the 1984 Olympics.

17. Jonny Moseley

Twenty-three-year-old Jonny Moseley swept the slopes in the 1998 Men’s Moguls, thanks to flawlessly clearing the 360-mute-grab on the bumpy terrain. But Moseley didn’t just win an Olympic gold. The move that brought him to the podium was named after him, too.

15. Vasily Alexeev

12. Michael Phelps

The American swimmer went down in Olympics history, by becoming the only man with 8 gold medals in a single Olympics game, at the Olympic Games at Beijing in 2008. That’s not all; his cumulative wins make him the most successful swimmer, with 14 gold medals won in two consecutive Olympic Games.

The Russian weightlifter was a champion in every respect and with his champion prowess; his only competitors at the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games were his previous records. After easily besting his German competitor Gerd Bonk, with one clean jerk he lifted 562 pounds and smashed his previous record to smithereens. With such overwhelming moments laid down in Olympic history, one can only hope for more to be added by the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

18. Fahad Al Dehany

And for us in Kuwait we are so proud of our Kuwaiti Team in London Olympics 2012 ... and we would like to thank them for making us proud & happy either they got a medal or not and we wish them the best of luck in the future .

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Surprising, Fun , Good Times Shopping in FORTUNE COOKE the Kuwaiti culture POP MOOD like no other store taking place in Olympia Tower …

So I visited Fortune Cooke store and the first thing I said when I entered was WOW !

Amazingly positive, full of colors, I didn’t know where to start, should I go left or right. Every corner in the store is calling me & telling me come here is more FUN! Owner of the store Areej Alkharafi with a great smile invited me for coffee. We had this amazing chat about the store, how did she start her private business and where is this amazing story going …

I loved Areej & enjoyed shopping at her store, its really worth theVisit, and I recommend it big time its just so surprising … for me I loved the colorful, amazing Kuwaiti old style fabrics ..and the T Shirts !! A STORE YOU MUST VISIST .

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3 - Who supported the idea before it comes to reality?

From day one my husband was the real supporter, and now he is my partner in Fortune Cookie..

1- Introduce your self?

Areej alkharafi co owner / buyer of Fortune Cookie store

2- How did the idea of fortune cookie came to this amazing fun place for shopping ?

It’s started from a simple online shopping website with different name we was focusing on gift baskets and some products we got from the US , gradually the gift baskets faded out and now we are manly products , one year later we opened a small store that we have it for 2 years and now we open our new store at Olympia mall .

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Without his support i wouldn’t be here today and fortune cookie didn’t exist.

4 - What’s the concept of Fortune Cookie?

We wanted our customers to have a fun shopping experience, we tried our best to get our Kuwaiti culture, but in pop mood introducing the Kuwaiti identity, in colorful way, we wanted our customers to be related to our store decor and branding.We loved Fortune Cookie as a name we wanted our customers to feel surprise every time they enter our store exactly the feeling of getting a Fortune Cookie and they will not guess

Photography By : Fahed Al-Sharha, Jarah Al-Asak

what they will get this time!! Is it new dresses, accessories or maybe furniture !

5 - When is it hard & when is it fun?

I really enjoy shopping for the shop and getting new brands, it is so much fun as well as having events for the store is the real fun that I enjoy the most , But followups ,deliveries , customs , and supervising all of these combined are really hard but as soon as I have a look at Fortune Cookie store this feeling disappear and I feel the business women energy comes again and I go back into track and I love it .

6- What’s your future plans?

Defiantly diversifying our products into evening wear , furniture ,home accessories , men clothing and more.

7- Are you happy with what you did?

I am never satisfied of what i am doing, I always think I could have done it better!! I am always concerned about the business and my thoughts are always busy with making things better, and to me making things better is so hard because my standards are so high to achieve.

But I wish one day I will reach this point where I can be really happy about it.

8- Where do you see Fortune Cookie 5 years from now?

Thanks God we have costumers all over the GCC and “Inshalla� we will work hard to have Fortune Cookie in one of the Gulf Countries.

9- Anything you want to add?

Opening your own business is hard work , and sometimes you feel exhausted, but you have to remember that what makes you different from others are these extra hours of work.

10- Your massage for

magazine.

I would like to thank you for your amazing support I think magazine is amazing and totally different and I love how fun was theVisit ..Wish you good luck. www.thecitymagazine.net 27

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Hello readers!

We hope you’ve had a very fun Eid. We sure did! Anyway, now that the fun is over are you ready to go back to your daily routines? We sure aren’t, especially since we’re going back to ... yes, you guessed it! School! Even as we typed the word “school” our hearts tore into pieces — we’re kidding, we don’t hate school that much!

It’s really not that bad. In fact we’re looking forward to seeing our friends and some of our teachers (not all of them!) but we’re absolutely not ready for tests, projects, presentations, and homework! We can’t believe how fast this summer has passed us by! Now we have to go back to the same old routine of waking up at 5:30 in the morning and immediately opening our eyes to find those boring uniforms and repeating this silent mantra, “I hope this day passes by quick, I hope this day passes by quick!”

What will be worth all of this trouble is the fact that we will be surrounded by our best friends with so many stories to tell about our summer vacation. Sure, stepping into the classroom will kill all the fun and the assignments will most likely be a nightmare, but we will pull through it all. We’ve done it before!

What do you think? Do you like school? Did you enjoy it when you were our age? We personally think it’s a mixture of both. It basically depends on the person who makes the best out of their school years. You know what they say: once these years are over you can’t turn back the time and rewind those days. So that’s why we’re determined to make the most of these years!

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Mohammed a 15 Year Old Kuwaiti Small Business Owner Fried Junk! Setting The Trend For Taste.

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oungsters Often Have Dreams To become a doctor or even to become an engineer, but as a proud 15 year old who’s passionate about my business who’s willing to do anything to take it to the next level, proving to Kuwait and to the world that Youngsters can achieve especially teenagers who have dreams but cannot easily be achieved by sitting and dreaming about it, they have to go forth to it, That’s what I did and I’m not stopping till I achieve my dream and goal also honoring my mother’s will.

I speak passionately about my business venture and say that I’m giving something to the Kuwaiti community in a new way and proudly say that I’m the first Kuwaiti that fried chocolate in Kuwait & serving people before anyone did.

I’m slowly building my dream, brick by brick , Patience is always the key to victory, If a person’s skill and hobby can be combined and propelled by passion, the person can triumph and that’s exactly what I did, I combined pro wrestling with my cooking skills and created something very unique just like my hobby and skill.

Chocolate has always been a weakness of mine, before I even started doing the business, I always wanted to serve something to Kuwait in a new way that we can crave for, not like daily malten cakes or cupcakes as were seeing in Expo’s now days, yes they are business’s but were bored, we want something new and new I brought, Chocolate can always be created in new ways, heck even the whole kitchen can be created to new dishes without you even knowing that this thing can go with this, I have my own dishes which I’m mostly specialized with American food or what I call them: American Treats but always be unique, be smart.

But I always prefer fried food as heaven on earth, I know it’s bad for your health but who cares, if you work out you won’t get the effect always consume yourself with love & fitness “ Be Positive, Believe In Yourself “ plus; they change the taste of your food to a lot better! Otherwise they wouldn’t have created french fries, hint: fried pizza makes a great meal and fried cola is a die for appetizer.

I describe my business as joy. Each time any person eats it, it changes your mood to a lot better, WOMEN I’m hinting out ;P it’s because I fry them with joy and I love doing them, not forgetting that they’re chocolate and they make you happy that’s why mostly women enjoy my business, it’s a mood changer.

People might dislike the idea but if you haven’t tried it? Don’t judge it, that’s everything now days, being judged by hearing or looking without trying, that only makes the community down low and not looking up to huge countries who’s business’s are flowing.

My target is building a restaurant where everyone can enjoy! A calm place to enjoy your chocolate in a new way and going to the happy place in your mind, the most relaxable place you’d ever wish you can go to from the first bite, I hope my beloved Fried Chocolate will bring smiles to people’s faces and uplift their spirits and the most wonderful aspect of chocolate, it is a mood changer, imagine eating it being extra tasty and filled with extra love.

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I’m Kuwait’s young business owner, 15 year old and proud who’s passionate about my business and Proud to say that I hate low fat food, because I feel I’m being cheated on the meal, mostly not forgetting: “ There is no cosmetic for beauty like happiness. “ but always don’t be afraid to live your life and enjoy the simple pleasures of a soda or a brownie now and then, it will not be the end of the world if you enjoy some of those, You’re a human.

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A Comparative Buzz Report on “Ramadan” Keyword

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ovely readers of theCITY Magazine ! Hope you all had a great summer, and now school season is back, I thought of sharing couple of interesting information of how Ramadan went on our major internet platforms, which is Blogs! & Instagram :) of course, it was the best solution for many home businesses & Fooooooood! Omg food always wins in “#Kuwait”, no? we all agree ...

I know, I will be sharing interesting facts behind our conversations online and the hot topics “#Ramadan2012”.

As millions of Muslims prepare for the Holy Month of Ramadan, modern technology and social media have stepped in to help them share their views and wishes during this special time in the Muslim calendar. Muslims are taking this opportunity to raise awareness and encourage one another to make the best of the Holy Month. Companies and organizations are also supporting their social responsibility initiatives on this occasion by offering internet services and mobile applications to help people give a deeper meaning to Ramadan.

For example, Nokia’s free “Ramadan application suite” allows users to look for the nearest mosque, keep track of prayer times and browse the Quran, whereas iPhone’s “Ramadan Booster Pro” offers tips and recommendations related to the Holy Month. In addition, MSD pharmaceutical firm launched an iPhone application helping Muslim diabetics make sure they are able to control their blood sugar levels while fasting. All these applications are designed to help users perform their religious rituals with ease and find the right spiritual and physical balance.

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Month. That’s why in this Buzz report we took a closer look at what social media users have been discussing in relation to Ramadan. The following analysis is based on a sample of 700 tweets out of the total of 3169 unique mentions captured in the UAE and Kuwait. For our search, we used different spelling variations of the keyword “Ramadan” in both English and Arabic, as well as popular Twitter hashtags between July 1st and July 10th 2012.

Arabic is the first official language of the UAE and Kuwait, but findings showed that users in both countries used both Arabic and English to express themselves. In the UAE, 85% of comments were in English compared to 15% in Arabic, whereas 89% of Kuwaiti comments were in Arabic and only 11% were in English.

In general, the content in Arabic posted by users in Kuwait mostly came from religious leaders trying to educate people about Ramadan and inspire them to take a more serious interest in their religion. More than two thirds of the volume analyzed was of a religious nature. Users shared videos and pictures that emphasized the spirit of Ramadan to prepare worshippers for the special days to come. The remainder of the volume analyzed was related to charitable events or grantsin-aid within the Arab region.

Thus, the bulk of comments were discussing the ethical and religious dimensions of Ramadan by sharing different videos of religious leaders’ speeches on the matter. Many charity-related initiatives were being tweeted, particularly charities directed towards Syria, Africa and needy families in the GCC region. 14% of users also shared information about the different TV shows and series airing during Ramadan; most comments expressed negative sentiments towards them, believing them to be a distraction from prayer and worship, which are the main objectives of Ramadan. Meanwhile, plenty of posts related their prayers and wishes for the Holy Month and expressed their excitement towards it.

Due to the low volume of English conversation on social media in Kuwait, it was not possible to

detect distinct trends. Most comments expressed excitement about the upcoming Holy Month, sharing food tips and discussing Ramadan TV shows. A tweet about a charity initiative within the context of Kim Kardashian’s visit to Kuwait was retweeted several times:

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Enhance your business with visual marketing The ever-increasing competition between businesses has ensured ‘survival of the fittest’ in every field.

Businesses constantly attempt to find creative ways to capture customers’ attention and maintain it.

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mall businesses suffer even more with limited budgets and intense competition, thus they must try even harder to reach potential customers. On that note, many small businesses in Kuwait have flourished by using Instagram to expand their customer reach. What made them succeed in using Instagram lies in a very simple formula: Visual Marketing + Social Networking = Customers

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pictures and drawings. All the restaurants, from the little street cafes to expensive fine dining restaurants, have “fake food” displays. The fake food is a replication of the real food that is made out of plastic. It’s displayed at the widows to attract passing customers. The display includes everything: sushi, tempura, spaghetti, fried rice, chocolate cake, etc.

ten description of the dish. The visual’s emotional impact on customers when they see the food in an appealing display is often missed.

Here are a few tips to consider when using visual marketing and developing your communication: • Define your target market, what they like, and where to reach them • Design your visual communication in such a way that highlights unique aspects of your products

Visual marketing is broad. However, to keep it simple we can describe it as showing people what you want to say rather than saying it. Japanese businesses have recognized the importance of visual marketing and thus successfully adopted it on all scales.

• Consider adding a call for action such as “Order now”, “Click here for more”, etc.

• Make it easy for customers to contact you

A few years ago I visited a zoo in Japan. At the zoo, I noticed that instead of putting up a sign that said “DO NOT FEED THE ANIMALS!” they had a small picture story. The message was very convincing and clearly conveyed: “It’s fun to feed the animals, but if you do, the animals will get sick.”

• Avoid over-promising with your visuals and descriptions, i.e. don’t overdress the product • Avoid crowding your visuals with a lot of clutter, focus on your key product • Ensure that what you offer in your visual is available; if there are risks of shortages, it should be addressed ahead to avoid customers’ disappointment

Composing simple visual communication is not very easy; it needs a clear goal and focused attention. However, if you get it right, it can be extremely beneficial to your business.

Using a simple picture can better capture customers’ attention and they are more likely to remember your offerings.

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The story behind the fake food displays in Japan goes back to the late 1920’s when a small restaurant owner wanted to gain a competitive advantage and attract more customers into his restaurant. He came up with the fake food representation using wax to present the food he served and displayed it outside the restaurant window to draw the attention of the people walking by. It was very successful and soon the trend caught on.

Today, fake food displays are a standard and are estimated to be a multi-million dollar industry in Japan.

Restaurants Menus in Kuwait When ordering from restaurants or bakeries in Kuwait, you are offered a menu of their dishes, sometimes followed by a description of the dish.

However, only a few restaurants go so far as to offer both the visual (picture of the dish) and writ-

Popular Check out these photos from our Instagrammers.

Apparently we are not the only one spreading the positive vibes.

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What a Franchisee Should Know

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n recent years, many people have been seen leaving their standard corporate jobs to own franchises. They may be attracted by the kind of control they will have which they want to utilize to determine their own destiny. However, before they decide to buy franchise, they need to understand the franchise program and the franchise agreement. Here are some important things that a franchisee needs to know before going into any agreement.

Typically, agreements with well-established franchise companies are not negotiable. A prospective franchisee should look for a successful system that has been proven to satisfy the current franchisees. Established companies have realized that the most efficient way to administer their systems is to stick to one program and let franchisees sign similar contract forms. Therefore, if there are provisions in the contract form that are not clear and could raise concern, it is important that the franchisee ask for a clarification letter from franchising company. This will create a level of comfort even if the contract is non-negotiable.

If a franchising company is willing to change some substantial provisions in the contract, then the franchisee should beware of the company’s level of confidence and validity of its brands. This is important because it is not worth risking while you have paid to be a franchisee. However, as part of diligence, you should always find out if a franchising company can negotiate the franchise contract terms. Initially, there response will be negative, but test this. Occasionally they agree to negotiate, and you will need an expert to negotiate accordingly.

Franchisees must also know that franchise agreement contains a lot of rules. The “must-do” things are clearly outlined, and they can really assist a franchisee get better understanding that can help him/her attain business success. Actually, there is no chance of one failing to understand the importance because further specific rules are provided in the contract. Making inquiries from existing franchisees also helps to verify any “must-do” rule in the contract. If after reading the rules you still find yourself not comfortable with any mandatory provision, you should look for a different franchise company to pursue.

Another thing to note is that franchise agreement contains rules that forbid the franchisee from doing certain things during business. These rules are referred to as “can’t-dos.” If the franchisor is going reveal its operating secrets to franchisee, then it will require the franchisee not to use the same knowledge. These rules are also meant to protect franchise system together with franchisees from mischievous actions from fellow franchisee.

Therefore, it is important to watch these rules because they may affect the success of business.

We would all love to do what we like. All franchisees should consider buying franchises that match what they like doing. A prospective franchisee should identify what he/she would like to do while at work. This may include any business they enjoy doing because it is still a reflection of their interests. They need to conduct thorough investigation before investing. They should know how much money they have, how much they can borrow, capital needed, and the time required for profits to plow back. This will help them know exactly what they can afford.

In conclusion, franchisees need to get good understanding of the franchise agreements and the franchise programs before signing any contracts with franchise companies. The above mentioned considerations will help a franchisee understand the franchise agreements and their effects in business. However, it is important to seek expert assistance to offer advice and where necessary negotiate contract terms accordingly.

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‫األحداث الفلكية في سماء الكويت‬ ‫خالــد عبداللـه عبد اللطيف اجلمـعــان‪ ،‬فلكي كويتي حاصل على شهادات عاملية يف جمال الفلك ومت توثيق عمله يف عدد من اجلمعيات‬ ‫الفلكية العاملية من أبرزها اجلمعية الفلكية الربيطانية‪.‬‬ ‫علم الفلك من العلوم اجملهولة لدي الكثري من الناس ‪ ،‬فما هو علم الفلك‬ ‫وتعريفة وما عالقة التنجيــم بـه؟‬

‫علم الفلك هو العلم الذي يهتم بدارسة االجرام السماوية والتغريات التي تطرأ عليها وتأثريها‬ ‫علي االجرام السماوية األخرى ‪ ،‬وهو أحد فروع العلم الرئيسة واملعرتف بها يف جميع أنحاء‬ ‫العامل ‪ ،‬ويدرس يف العديد من اجلامعات ‪ ،‬كما ان اجلامعات العريقة تفتخر بوجود املراصد‬ ‫الفلكية ضمن أقسامهــا‪ .‬أما التنجيم فال يعد علم وليس له عالقة يف علم الفلك‪ ،‬ومن اخلطأ‬ ‫ان نطلق على التنجيم كلمة علم فالتنجيم ليس سوى حرفة ميارسها البعض من أجل خداع‬ ‫الناس وإيهامهم مبا هو ليس حقيقي من أجل مكاسب معينة او غري ذلك‪.‬‬

‫الفلكي خالد اجلمعان حدثنا عن بداياتك يف علم الفلك؟‬

‫بداياتي يف علم الفلك كانت مبكرة‪ .‬شغفي يف العلم ومعرفة أسرار الكون ورؤية النجوم يف‬ ‫السماء قادتني ايل مرصد العجريي والتحفت باملرصد عام ‪1992‬ومنه كانت انطالقتي األوىل‬ ‫فنمت الهواية وحتولت إىل احرتاف ومن ثم تطورت إىل االختصاص ‪.‬‬

‫ما هي االجهزة واملعدات التي يستخدمها الفلكي؟‬

‫االجهزة واملعدات الفلكية ضرورية لكل فلكي ‪ ،‬يف سبيل حتقيق أهدافه فال يوجد فلكي من‬ ‫دون معدات‪ ،‬ومن أهم االجهزة الفلكية التليسكوب أو املنظار الفلكي وأجهزة التليسكوب‬ ‫عديدة وأنوعها كثرية حسب الغرض املعد لها‪ ،‬فهناك أجهزة الرصد الفلكي واملراقبة ‪،‬‬ ‫وهناك أجهزة خاصة للتصوير الفلكي‪ ،‬وجميعها يف حقيقة االمر مكلفة حيث تتجاوز قيمة‬ ‫بعض االجهزة الفلكية آالف الدنانري‪ .‬من أسباب كلفتها العالية تطورها املستمر فالتكنولوجيا‬ ‫احلديثة تتطور بسرعة مهولة‪ ،‬حتتم على الفلكي متابعة هذا التطور من أجل الوصول إىل‬ ‫أفضل النتائج‪.‬‬

‫ما هي املعوقات التي تواجه الفلكي يف الكويت ؟‬

‫أهم التحديات التي تواجهنا كفلكيني كويتيني هي الظروف اجلوية الغري مالئمة للعمل الفلكي‪،‬‬ ‫وأقصد بها ظروف اجلو السيئة مثل الغبار وارتفاع درجات احلرارة‬

‫متي تكون أنسب االوقات والفرتات لكي ميارس الفلكي عملة؟‬

‫أنسب األوقات تكون دائمًا خالل فرتة فصل الشتاء وجزء من فصل الربيع‪ ،‬أما فصل الصيف‬ ‫فارتفاع درجة احلرارة يؤجل العمل الفلكي بسبب تأثري احلرارة علي أداء االجهزة الفلكية ‪،‬‬ ‫كما أن الغبار يؤثر علي وضوح الرؤية مما ينعكس سلبا علي عملية الرصد أو التصوير علي‬ ‫حد سواء ‪.‬‬

‫حدثنا عن مرصد املرزم الفلكي ؟‬

‫مرصد املرزم الفلكي الفلكي مرصد متخصص يف علوم الفلك ‪ ،‬احلاجة املاسة ملتابعة‬ ‫التطور الفلكي العاملي ومواكبة أنظمة املراصد العامليه أجربتنا علي اتخاذ خطوات سريعة‬ ‫يف إنشاء مثل هذا النوع من املراصد ‪ ،‬تبلورت فكرة إنشاء مرصد فلكي حديث لدى الفلكي‬ ‫مساعد حمد احلماد ‪ ،‬وهو باملناسبة مدير هذا املرصد ‪ ،‬و فلكي من الدرجة االولـــي ‪ ،‬فكانت‬ ‫اخلطوات االويل والتي حضت مبباركة من العالمة الدكتور صالح العجريي عميد علم الفلك يف‬ ‫الكويت وكان يل شرف املساهم يف انشاء هذا املرصد الفريد من نوعه ‪ ،‬وبحمد من اهلل‬ ‫وتوفيقه متكنا من مواكبة علم الفلك وحتقيق العديد من االجنازات الفلكية بعد ان مت اعتماد‬ ‫هذا املرصد يف االوساط العلميه الفلكية العاملية ‪ ،‬ومن أهم اإلجنازات التي نفخر بها إنشاء‬ ‫أرشيف فلكي يضم الظواهر الفلكية التي حدثت يف سماء الكويت ‪.‬‬

‫أنت عضو يف اجلمعية الفلكية الربيطانية وقد اختارت بعض صورك الفلكية كصور‬ ‫أسبوعية لها من سماء الكويت‪ ،‬حدثنا عن ذلك ؟‬

‫هذا صحيح أنا عضو يف اجلمعية الفلكية الربيطانية كما لدي العضوية يف العديد من‬ ‫املنظمات العلمية الفلكية‪ .‬اختارت اجلمعية الفلكية الربيطانية بعض الصور الفلكية التي‬ ‫التقطتها كصورة كوكب املشرتي يف طور التقابل وصورة خلسوف القمر ‪ 2011‬وهو أطول‬ ‫خسوف خالل القرن لتكون كصور أسبوعية من سماء الكويت وأخريًا صورة لعبور كوكب الزهرة‬ ‫على قرص الشمس‪ ،‬وهذا إجناز وسبق فلكي كويتي فاجلمعية الفلكية الربيطانية تعد من‬ ‫أعرق اجلمعيات الفلكية يف العامل‪.‬‬

‫كيف متكنت من تصوير هذه الظواهر ؟‬

‫وهو ندرة حدوث وتكرار بعض الظواهر الفلكية ‪ ،‬فبعض الظواهر تتكرر سنويا وهناك ظواهر‬ ‫ال تتكرر إال بعد فرتات طويلة نسبيا وبعضها قد ال يحدث إال مرة واحده يف عمر االنسان –‬ ‫كظاهرة اقرتاب كوكب املريخ من االرض لهذا العام وهو علي مسافة ‪ 100‬مليون كيلو مرت من‬ ‫االرض وعبور كوكب الزهرة علي قرص الشمس ‪.‬‬

‫ما هو سبب االهتمام يف كوكب املريخ ؟‬

‫سبب االهتمام بهذا الكوكب هو الدراسات االولية لسطح الكوكب والتي تشري ايل وجود املاء‬ ‫علي هذا الكوكب وال تزال الرحالت مستمرة اىل هذا الكوكب منذ أن بدأت يف عام ‪ 1964‬و حتى‬ ‫اآلن وآخر رحلة انطلقت يف نوفمرب من العام املاضي ‪ 2011‬من قبل وكالة الفضاء االمريكية‬ ‫ناسا والتي هبطت على سطح الكوكب يف أغسطس ‪ 2012‬يف مهمة تستغرق عامني‬ ‫قدرت تكلفتها ب ‪ 2.2‬مليار دوالر‪ ،‬و قد حددت وكالة الفضاء االمريكية عام ‪ 2025‬موعدا نهائيا‬ ‫لرحالت املؤهلة التي حتمل علي متنها رواد فضاء لدارسة أكرث تعمق ‪.‬‬

‫ما هي الشخصيات الفلكية التي تأثرت فيها؟‬

‫دون شك الفلكي الدكتور صالح العجريي ‪ ،‬والفلكي مساعد احلماد اللذان كان لهم األثر الكبري‬ ‫يف مسريتي العلمية الفلكية فتوجيهاتهم وإرشاداتهم أحد أسباب جناحي ‪.‬‬

‫عام ‪ 2012‬فلكيا – ماهي أبرز ظواهر؟‬

‫أبرز الظواهر الفلكية هذا العام هو اقرتاب كوكب املريخ والذي قد كان يف الثالث من مارس‬ ‫املاضي‪ ،‬والنشاط الشمسي كذلك يعد من أبرز الظواهر الفلكية هذا العام باإلضافة إىل‬ ‫ظاهرة عبور كوكب الزهرة على قرص الشمس‪.‬‬

‫وما هي حقيقة عواصف شمسية مدمرة التي ستضرب االرض هذا العام؟‬

‫عام ‪ 2012‬هو عام النشاط الشمسي الذي يتكرر كل ‪ 11‬عام وتبلغ البقع الشمسية قيمتها‬ ‫العظمى خاللهــا‪ .‬البقع الشمسيه هي عبارة عن مناطق على سطح الشمس تكون درجة‬ ‫حرارتها أقل من املناطق احمليطة بها بسبب نشاط اجملال املغناطيسي ‪ .‬للشمس‬ ‫دورات كثرية تختلف خصائصها الفلكية والفيزيائية وحتدث على فرتات خمتلفــة‪ .‬بعد مضي‬ ‫أكرث من ‪ 6‬شهور من هذا العام ‪ 2012‬أصبح النشاط الشمسي غري مقلق ‪ ،‬ووفق األرصاد‬ ‫واملتابعة ال يوجد شي خمتلف خالل هذه الدورة عن الدورات الشمسية السابقة‪ .‬كما أن‬ ‫الغالف اجلوي واجملال املغناطيسي لألرض يوفر لنا احلماية‪.‬‬

‫هل هناك كسوف او خسوف لهذا العام ‪ 2012‬يف الكويت؟‬

‫متكنت من تصوير كل ذالك بواسطة أجهزة ومعدات فلكية متخصصة عالية الدقة سعيت‬ ‫علي اقتنائها طوال فرتت عملي يف هذا اجملال ‪.‬‬

‫ال يوجد كسوف أو خسوف هذا العام يف الكويت بسبب موقعنا اجلغرايف حيث ال يتقاطع‬ ‫موقعنا اجلغرايف مع خط سري هذه الظواهر الفلكية‪.‬‬

‫ملاذا تهتم كفلكي يف متابعة وتصوير الظواهر الفلكية وما هي أخر ظاهرة فلكية‬ ‫تابعتها وصورتها ؟‬

‫الفلكي خالد اجلمعان هل من كلمة أخرية ؟‬

‫اهتمامي يف رصد الظواهر الفلكية نابع من دراسة ومتابعة التغريات التي تطرأ علي هذه‬ ‫االجرام السماوية أثناء تكرار هذه الظاهرة وهو من صميم علم الفلك ‪ ،‬كما أن هناك أمر مهم‬ ‫‪www.thecitymagazine.net‬‬ ‫‪39‬‬

‫هي رسالة أوجهها ايل الشباب ايل الرتكيز علي العلم و جماالته‪ ،‬فالعلم هو خري ما يشغل به‬ ‫اإلنسان نفسه وأوقات فراغه كما أشكر القائمني علي جملة ‪ the city‬لتقدميها مواد شيقة‬ ‫منوعة‪.‬‬

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‫‪‎‬‫توظيف المشاعر رمزيًا في ألعاب الفيديو‬‬ ‫ألعاب‬

‫الفيديو صناعة رائعة يف جوهرها ومثرية‬ ‫لالهتمام‪ ،‬فهي جتمع أنواعًا عدة من الفنون يف قالب‬ ‫واحد‪ :‬موسيقى‪ ،‬رسوم‪ ،‬كتابة‪ ،‬برجمة؛ كلها تتشكل يف إناءٍ‬ ‫واحد‪ .‬ما يجعل هذه احلزمة من الفنون مثرية هو أنها جتمع‬ ‫املاضي باحلاضر املستقبلي‪ ،‬فلدينا فن املوسيقى والذي‬ ‫كانت نشأته يف العصر احلجري (ورمبا قبل ذلك)‪ ،‬مع جمال‬ ‫الرسم الذي عهدناه منذ آالف السنني‪ ،‬تتزاوج مع التكنولوجيا‬ ‫وفن الربجمة الذي نشأ — بقالبه التفاعلي — يف السبعينات‬ ‫من القرن املاضي‪.‬‬ ‫هذا املزيج الغريب أدى لنشأة نوع جديد مما أسميه اآلن‬ ‫بالفن التفاعلي‪ ،‬وال يوجد شك بهيمنة ألعاب الفيديو على‬ ‫تصدر إطالق لعبة ‪Call of‬‬ ‫خمتلف اجملاالت الرتفيهية‪ ،‬فمع‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫‪ Duty: Modern Warfare 3‬واعتبارها أكرب حدث ترفيهي‬ ‫جنيًا لألرباح‪ ،‬تتضح لنا معامل هذه الصناعة والقليل من‬ ‫مستقبلها الواعد‪ .‬كول أوف ديوتي ليست حالة استثنائية‪،‬‬ ‫حيث أعلنت مايكروسوفت أن امليزانية التسويقية جلهازها‬ ‫‪( Kinect‬والذي يتيح اللعب عن بعد) تتعدى النصف مليار‬ ‫دوالر‪ ،‬ومبيعات جهاز ‪ PlayStation 2‬تخطت ما جمموعه‬ ‫مائة مليون جهاز مباع‪ .‬هذه كلها دالئل تب ّين لنا احلجم الهائل‬ ‫التي وصلت إليه صناعة األلعاب وتسلسل عملية التصميم؛‬ ‫تلك التي انبثقت من أناس فرادى بأفكارهم البسيطة كلعبة‬ ‫‪ ،Pong‬إىل استوديوهات تطويرية تصل إىل مئات األشخاص‬ ‫ومبيزانيات تطوير مكلفة (ويف بعض األحيان فلكية)‪.‬‬ ‫هذا ال يعني أن ألعاب الفيديو صناعة قائمة على أصحاب‬ ‫تقدم فرص تطويرية للمطورين‬ ‫املاليني حصرًا‪ ،‬فهي ال تزال ّ‬ ‫مما مضى ضمن قوالب فنية‬ ‫املستقلني‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫وبتوجه أوسع ّ‬ ‫عديدة‪ ،‬وما مي ّيز األلعاب عن نظرياتها من الوسائط الفنية‬ ‫أنها تنفرد بعنصر هام ورئيسي‪ :‬التفاعل املباشر‪ .‬إذا كانت‬ ‫تصور هذا اخليال إىل‬ ‫الكتب تصنع وحيًا من الكلمات‪ ،‬واألفالم‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫واقع مرئي بإخراج الفت‪ ،‬تضع األلعاب عنصرًا جديدًا على‬ ‫الطاولة؛ أسلوب تفاعلها وحيويتها يجعلها قادرة على ملس‬ ‫الالعب بأسلوب مباشر وشخصي أكرث من بقية األوساط‬ ‫األخرى‪ ،‬ألنها تغمسه يف بيئات وعوامل وشخصيات خمتلفة‬ ‫— عوضًا عن جمرد تصويرها مرئيًا‪ ،‬تقوم األلعاب بفرد بيئتها‬ ‫لتحورها وتغ ّير من مالحمها‬ ‫وقوانينها لك — أنت الالعب —‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫باألسلوب األنسب لك‪ .‬األمرية تائهة على الدوام‪ ،‬وماريو‬ ‫يحاول إنقاذها بأفكار جديدة على الدوام أيضًا — هي لن تنقذ‬ ‫نفسها بالتأكيد‪ ،‬حتى لو استطاعت ذلك‪.‬‬ ‫األلعاب فع ًال وسيلة الرتفيه املثالية للخروج من ضغوط‬ ‫احلياة اليومية؛ يسافر فيها الشخص إىل عامل مغاير عن‬ ‫عامله‪ ،‬حيث املصاعب ال تتعدى كونها حفرة أو مضمار سباق‬ ‫أو جيش وهمي‪ .‬لكن‪ ...‬هل هذا فع ًال سقفها الوحيد‪ ،‬أم أنها‬ ‫حتوي أبعادًا أخرى باإلمكان الوصول إليها؟‬ ‫رغم أن جميع األمثلة التي ذكرتها يف األعلى مسلية ومثرية‪،‬‬ ‫تقدم بعد فني وعاطفي يختلف عن بقية‬ ‫إال أن ألعاب الفيديو ّ‬ ‫األوساط الفنية بأسلوب فريد يصعب متثيله خارجها‪ .‬لعبة‬ ‫‪ Journey‬مثال صارخ على ما أعنيه‪ ،‬فهي لعبة جتريدية‬ ‫باملعنى‪ ،‬أي أنها جتردت من مفاهيم عديدة يف األلعاب‬ ‫ألجل إيصال فكرتها إىل الالعب‪ :‬يف ‪ ،Journey‬ال يوجد عداد‬ ‫طاقة وال أسلحة‪ ،‬ال حمادثات وال عروض درامية؛ تستكشف‬ ‫‪www.thecitymagazine.net‬‬ ‫‪41‬‬

‫الصحراء بواسطة شخصية ذات عباءة حمراء هدفها‬ ‫الوصول إىل قمة اجلبل‪ .‬هذا التقدمي التجريدي يجعل نطاق‬ ‫موجه إىل نقطة واحدة‪ :‬االستكشاف يف الصحراء‬ ‫رؤية الالعب ّ‬ ‫والصعود إىل األعلى‪.‬‬ ‫‬‪JOURNEY‪.JPG‬‬ ‫تتوهم يف البداية أن اللعبة ال حتتوي على أعداء؛ باألحرى ال‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫حتتوي على أي كائن حي يشاركك شغفك يف االستكشاف‪...‬‬ ‫أو هذا ما تظنه‪ .‬رأينا جميعًا كيف تقوم األلعاب بتوظيف أطوار‬ ‫لعب جماعية على الشبكة من منافسة ومساندة‪ ،‬بهدف‬ ‫خلق جو لعب تفاعلي بني الالعبني وليس فقط بني الالعب‬ ‫والذكاء االصطناعي‪ .‬تقوم ‪ Journey‬بتقدمي هذه اخلاصية‬ ‫ولكن بأسلوب مغاير متامًا ملا ألفناه يف األلعاب األخرى‪ :‬إذا‬ ‫كنت متصل على شبكة البالي ستيشن‪ ،‬تقوم اللعبة بربط‬ ‫بيئتك مع شخص آخر‪ ،‬وستتشاركون املغامرة مع بعض‬ ‫وبأسلوب غري معتاد‪ .‬املثري هنا هو أنك ال تستطيع التفاعل‬ ‫مع الالعب كما بالسابق‪ ،‬فاللعبة ال تدعم احملادثة الصوتية‬ ‫أو الكتابية‪ ،‬وال تستطيع معرفة اسم الالعب حني رؤيته‪ .‬ما‬ ‫تقدمه اللعبة هو زر واحد‪ ،‬عند ضغطك له تقوم بإصدار نربة‬ ‫موسيقية يتعرف من خاللها الالعب اآلخر عليك‪ .‬هذا الصوت‬ ‫هو الرابط الوحيد بينكم‪ ،‬ويب ّين عمق التفاعل الفني فيه‪ ،‬حيث‬ ‫ستالحظ أنك لن تُقلق الشخص اآلخر برسائل مزعجة ولن‬ ‫يستدرجك هو بدوره بعيدًا عن االنغماس الذي تعيشونه معًا‬ ‫يف الصحراء‪.‬‬ ‫تقدم أفضل أسلوب‬ ‫هذه املغامرة الصامتة والساحرة‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫لعب تعاوين شهدته األلعاب منذ فرتة طويلة‪ ،‬وثورة سريالية‬ ‫يف أسلوب اللعب قد ال تُالحظ يف الوهلة األوىل؛ كون العامل‬ ‫الذي تتوغل فيه فارغ من األرواح‪ ،‬رؤيتك لالعب آخر (والتي‬ ‫تتم عن طريق الصدفة ومن دون أي تدخل منك) دائمًا ما‬ ‫تضيف بهجة عارمة‪ ،‬ال حلاجتك الفعلية إىل شخص آخر حتى‬ ‫تكمل الرحلة‪ ،‬بل إلضافته على العزلة القامتة التي تعيشها‬ ‫لوحدك‪ .‬يف كل مرة أصادف فيها العب آخر‪ ،‬نقوم كالنا بإصدار‬ ‫األصوات املوسيقية تعبريًا عن الفرحة التي تعرتينا‪ ،‬ومع أنني‬ ‫أؤمن بلزومية التخصص يف التقدمي إال أنني أرى تطبيق مثايل‬ ‫ونادر لالزدواجية هنا‪ ،‬فمع أنها تقدم بيئة ساحرة ومثرية‬ ‫لالستكشاف الفردي‪ ،‬إال أنها ال تزعجك بتدخلها على عزلتك‬ ‫تتقدم لعبة‬ ‫يف حلظة تقدميها العب إضايف إليك‪ ،‬وحني‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫التوجه الذي يكسر أحد القوانني املتعارف‬ ‫بهذا النوع من‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫عليها أؤمن متامًا بإمكانية تقدمي زاوية فنية جديدة يف عامل‬ ‫األلعاب؛ ال بالضرورة مألوفة‪ ،‬ولكن مثرية لالهتمام على أقل‬ ‫تقدير‪.‬‬ ‫هذا االرتباط الوثيق بني الشخصيات ال يشرتط وجود العب‬ ‫يرتسب تأثريه على أحاسيسك‪.‬‬ ‫آخر فعلي— مثلك — حتى‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫ففي لعبة املصمم ‪ Jason Rohrer‬القصرية ‪ Passage‬والتي‬ ‫ال تتعدى مدتها اخلمس دقائق‪ ،‬يقدم املطور تشبيهًا فنيًا‬ ‫— رغم بساطته مظهرًا — عن احلياة‪ .‬يف ‪ ،Passage‬تتحكم‬ ‫بشاب يافع داخل شاشة مستطيلة تتسع أفقيًا على‬ ‫لتوضح طريق حياتك‪ .‬أمامك خياران‪ :‬التوغل‬ ‫املدى الطويل‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫إىل األسفل للبحث عن الكنوز (والتي تتش ّبه على أنها إجنازات‬ ‫دنيوية) أو السعي أفقيًا لليمني وإكمال مشوار حياتك‪.‬‬ ‫الطريق األول يتعقّ د كلما توغلت عميقًا يف األسفل‪ ،‬بينما‬

‫الطريق األفقي سالك ولن تواجه فيه أي عراقيل ومتاهات‪.‬‬ ‫يف أول ثواين اللعبة ستقابل امرأة‪ ،‬حني مرورك عليها‬ ‫ستظهر عالمة قلب حب كإشارة على ارتباطكما ببعض‪ .‬هنا‬ ‫تبدأ األمور بالتعقيد‪ :‬يف حني أن الطريق األفقي ال يزال آمن‬ ‫وسهل‪ ،‬أصبحت عملية البحث عن الكنوز يف األسفل أصعب‪،‬‬ ‫ألنك متشي مع زوجتك وبالتايل تشغل ح ّيز شخصني بد ًال من‬ ‫التجول يف الكثري‬ ‫شخص واحد‪ ،‬مما يعني أنك لن تستطيع‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫من الفتحات واملتاهات التي حتتوي على اإلجنازات‪.‬‬ ‫‬‪‪PASSAGE.JPG‬‬ ‫‪ ،Passage‬رغم قصرها وبساطتها مظهرًا وأسلوبًا‪،‬‬ ‫استطاعت تقدمي جتربة فنية يصعب وصفها مبجرد‬ ‫حرًا‬ ‫كلمات‪ .‬تستطيع االبتعاد عن املرأة‪ ،‬مما يجعل منك ّ‬ ‫أعزبًا‪ ،‬أي‪ :‬سيصبح باإلمكان التوغل أكرث يف األسفل بحثًا عن‬ ‫املزيد من الكنوز واإلجنازات‪ .‬ستبقى وحيدًا‪ ،‬ولكنك ستحقق‬ ‫الكثري من أحالمك‪ .‬باملقابل‪ ،‬تستطيع الزواج من املرأة بد ًال‬ ‫من “الهرب” منها‪ ،‬والذي قد يثقل من كاهلك ومينعك من‬ ‫حتقيق العديد من أحالمك‪ ،‬ولكنك ستبقى مع من حتب‪،‬‬ ‫على طريق آمن‪ ،‬مع بعض املغامرات البسيطة إن أردت‪.‬‬ ‫الفلسفة السريالية يف التقدمي رائعة رغم عدم طفوها‬ ‫والتوجه الروائي املوجود يف اللعبة (والصامت‬ ‫على السطح‪،‬‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫أيضًا) ما هو إال داللة أخرى تؤكد لنا أحقية األلعاب مبشاركة‬ ‫األفالم والكتب نصيب الشاعرية‪ ،‬ألنها تقدم هذه الشاعرية‬ ‫يف الطرح من دون زوايا إخراجية أو خواطر أدبية‪ ،‬بل جتعل‬ ‫من عامل التفاعل خادم ووسيط إليصال رسالتها‪.‬‬ ‫ليس بالضرورة أن يكون مصدر هذه املشاعر هو احلب أو‬ ‫االرتباط بشخص آخر‪ ،‬فألعاب مثل ‪ Limbo‬و ‪— Dark Souls‬‬ ‫رغم كآبتها منظرًا وفلسفة — قادرة على غزل نوع آخر من‬ ‫املشاعر بداخلك‪ :‬اخلوف من اجملهول‪ ،‬والتفاعل مع العامل‬ ‫احمليط على أنه وحش عمالق‪ ،‬حتى ولو كان هذا العامل يف‬ ‫بعض األحيان خاوي من أي خطر فعلي‪ Bastion .‬أيضًا مثال‬ ‫ممتاز يستحق الذكر‪ ،‬ففي مركز جمال رسومها وأصالة‬ ‫موسيقاها يوجد حزن أليم يلمس اجلانب اإلنساين بأسلوب‬ ‫مثري‪ ،‬ويتطلب تدخّ ل حازم وفرض احللول املصريية على‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫املهشم أمامك‪.‬‬ ‫العامل‬ ‫بالفعل‪ ،‬قد حتتوي األلعاب على مزيج رائع من الفنون األخرى‪،‬‬ ‫ولكنها تربز تفاعلها مع الالعب بأسلوب فريد ال ميكن‬ ‫تطبيقه أو حتى حماكاته يف تلك الوسائل‪ .‬تصوير احلياة بهذا‬ ‫األسلوب‪ ،‬من دون أي حمادثات أو مشاهد درامية‪ ،‬يلمس‬ ‫اإلحساس البشري أكرث من األسلوب املعتاد يف إيصال‬ ‫الرسائل‪ ،‬ألنه يجعل من الالعب مفتاحًا للفلسفة املقدمة‬ ‫ومن دون حقائق مفروضة من املصمم أو اخملرج أو‬ ‫الكاتب‪ .‬هذا التوجه التجريدي والسريايل يرينا أن األلعاب قادرة‬ ‫بالفعل على خلق جتربة تسمو للفنون األخرى نبالةً وحرفة‪،‬‬ ‫ورغم أن ألعاب الفيديو ال تزال صناعة حديثة العهد‪ ،‬إال أنها‬ ‫مهدت الطريق ملستقبل واعد ومزدهر فنيًا‪ .‬قد تكون ألعاب‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫احلروب واألحداث الدرامية ممتعة‪ ،‬وهي كذلك من دون شك‪،‬‬ ‫فاأللعاب هدفها الرئيسي يف النهاية تقدمي قالب لعب‬ ‫ميكانيكي ممتع وجذاب حتت أي ظرف تصميمي‪ ،‬ولكن ما‬ ‫فكر وفلسفة؟‬ ‫احلياة من دون جرعة ٍ‬

Farah Al-Humaidhi farah@thecitymagazine.net Interior Art @pa_ia

Color psychology

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es, colors do have a world of their own. We are affected by everything around us, especially the spaces we live in. Did you know that even the colors you wear are pre-selected by your subconscious mind? We usually wear the color we need for our energy. Colors affect the energies around us thus affecting our energy and perception. When you design your space, you are likely to do so in several ways – choosing objects and colors that look attractive or using an existing pattern or decor theme to govern your decisions. However, color is an influential tool that can be used to stimulate emotions, create space illusions or solely set the mood and atmosphere for any particular room.

When used in interior paints , color psychology is a great way to create a healthy and beautiful home.

The following are 20 ways to use color psychology in your home.

1. One can create the impression of space with lively colors: If you want your home to look

larger than it really is, use bright and vibrant colors like yellows and eggshells. Many people believe that white is the best color to give the illusion of space, however, avoid the common color white.

Although it can add space, it is nowhere near as effective as tinted colors.

2. Build appetites in your kitchen with red:

Red has been shown to increase appetite in most people. Using red in your kitchen to increase appetite doesn’t necessary mean cover your entire kitchen with red, it could be as simple as blending beige walls with red shutters or cabinet doors.

3. Sophisticated crowds are allured by complex colors: While selecting the colors for the

interior or exterior of a house, the highly cultured groups often go with colors that consist of more than one word while on the other side the lower income or people from the lower strata prefer simple colors. When you select complex colors try thinking of names like forest green or egg white shell.

4. Let your lobby be a fusion of the interior and exterior paint: If you want to create a

WOW effect when your visitor enters your foyer, try blending the interior and exterior color in entrance hall. For an overall effect try integrating the exterior colors with the interiors.

5. Warm up your home with deep tones during the winter: The darker the shades the

warmer the place feels. Use of reds, oranges and yellows colors can make your home seem more friendly/hospitable from the outside or warmer on the inside, especially during the winter. So bear this in mind when you are planning to paint your homes.

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6. Cool off the summer with colder colors:

Just along the same lines as warm colors for the fall, cool colors, can make your home seem fresh and clean during the summer, especially the blue shade. For summer holiday homes try painting a white exterior with a blue trim.

7. Choose colors from your past: To remind

oneself of fond memories from the past, especially the kitchen space, use familiar colors. Not only does it revive the good old memories but also creates a pleasant mood. If you can’t recall any colors from your kitchen during your growing up phase, remember that reds and yellows are a perfect combination for a lively yet classic kitchen.

8. Use comfortable colors in relaxing rooms:

To enjoy a relaxing atmosphere choose cool shades for your bathrooms and bedrooms. I would suggest shades of blue, green or even lavender to calm yourself in your getaway rooms. But do remember that while applying this technique, the darker the shade the more apparent the effect will be.

9.Stay away from red if you have high blood pressure: Though red and its shades are associ-

ated with an increase of appetite in your kitchen, dark shades of red are often linked to high blood pressure and irritability in certain other spaces of your house. If you plan on a dark shade for your bedroom or living room go for a cool color rather than a warm color.

10. Flatter yourself with a familiar color in the bathroom: If you aren’t comfortable with a

into a forest by over doing which can be highly distracting.

13. Inspire optimism with yellow: Yellow is the right color for a bright and sunny room. A great way to be inspired would be to paint your doorway or the portico with yellow. As you depart for work the yellow shade in this space will give the last boost of optimism you need before launching into the daily routine.

14. Don’t be fooled by purple: Although purple indicates wealth and romanticism, it is very scarce in the natural world and also can look very phony within your home decor. If you do want to go with purple, try blending it with more natural colors like subtle yellows or greens.

15. Blend brown for a natural look in your nest: If you are an enthusiast of wood or leather and have already integrated this earthy look in your interiors applying some brown paints can augment the appeal. But be warned that brown in some people can cause depression .

16. Black isn’t just for a teenager’s room: Black is a tough nut to crack when used for painting a wall. Black shade gives an illusion of tight space and if it’s for fulfilling the wail of your teenager for a black room you could consider a black ceiling with a few stars. If you want to go all out, go ahead and decorate a nighttime landscape theme across the room.

particular color avoid this color for your bathroom at all cost. However, if you love a particular color and think it would suit your personality, consider this color for your bathroom. Having the desired color in the background really matters.

17. Pink for tranquility: One will be mightily surprised at the effect of the pink shade in a room for mediation or relaxation. Pink is known for the lack of energy and hence it is avoided in workout rooms and locker rooms

11. Combine moods for an aggressive workout room: Though it makes sense to use red paint

18. Bathroom fixtures and their white connection: White not only suggests fertility but also

12. Concentrate your home or office with green: “Green inspires,” a highly apt quote and

19. Trust orange for a sick room: Orange is often related to an increase in energy levels and development of lung function. An orange shade not only goes well with a convalescing space but also in a workout room.

in a training room, it can also create a reverse effect and actually overdo the sensation of feeling hot. If you want to go for a warm color in your workout room, I would suggest a fusion of blue and yellow paint and for a cooling effect on extended workouts go for a relaxing combo of green-blue.

to know how true it is ask a painting contractors and they will tell you how popular green is. Green motivates attention and absorption in a home office environment. The faster you accomplish your task the more time you spend with your family. I can suggest adding a plant or painting with light green. However, don’t convert your home office

cleanliness. This is one reason you see many bathroom fixtures are of white shade. It not only aids in easy cleaning but also adds a crisp and fresh look.

20. When nothing works nature is the muse: When all things fail, select colors that remind you of nature. Colors of nature blend perfectly with any home interiors, but for the exterior choose bright shades because they create a very hospitable feel.

‫‪dado@thecitymagazine.net‬‬

‫يسعدلي اهلل صباحكم ومساكم‬ ‫الكب‬

‫كيك كان هبه لفرته كتري طويله بالكويت‪ ,‬أغلب الصبايا بياخدوا معهم‬ ‫عالشغل كب كيك‪ ,‬والشباب بالدوانية بياكلوا كب كيك ‪,‬وعزمية االهل الزم يكون فيها‬ ‫كب كيك ‪ ,‬وكل املعارض الشبابيه بالكويت يبيعون فيها الكب كيك ‪ ,‬ومن جديد ابتدوا‬ ‫يوزعوا باالعراس الكب الكيك ونسينا اكالتنا القدمية ايل اهلنا كانو هابني فيها على‬ ‫ايامهم متل الزالبيه ‪ ,‬بقصم ‪ ,‬قرص عقيلي‬ ‫كانت الرتيبات بوفيه العرس لهذا الشهر ترتيبات كويتية مبعنى الكلمة كان البوفيه فيه‬ ‫دالت كبريه و تلبيسات السدو اجلميله على الطاوالت وكان بالزاويه يف ركن املاكوالت‬ ‫الكويتية و ركن احللويات الكويتية‪.‬‬ ‫كانت والدة العروس موصية على قرص عقيلي و بقصم لركن احللويات‪ ,‬ومت االتفاق‬ ‫مع املدام احضار جميع احللويات واملؤكوالت على الساعه ‪ 6‬مساءا ليتم اخراجهم‬ ‫من الكراتني ووضعهم بالصواين املذهبة اخلاصه بطريقة مرتبه ونقلهم على ركن‬ ‫احللويات بقاعة البوفيه‪.‬‬ ‫اجلميل باملوضوع انه والد العروس كان هو املشرف الرئيسي بيوم احلفله من الصبح‬ ‫للساعه ‪ 7‬مساءا النوا احلرمي كانوا منشغلني باالهم من الرتتيبات بس بالنسبه ايل كان‬ ‫وجع راس من كرث ما هو دقيق ومتطلب لدرجة تفوق اخليال‪.‬‬ ‫وصل القرص عقيلي على الصواين بعلب كرتون ومعاه صواين مذهبة وطبعا طلبت من‬ ‫املسؤول توصيل الكراتني اىل شيف املعجنات الفرنسي ليقوم برتتيبهم باسرع وقت ‪.‬‬ ‫كان والد العروسه واقف معي باللوبي يستفسر مني عن القاعه والتجهيزات ‪ ,,,‬وفجأه‬ ‫‪ ,,,‬مرت من خلف الوالد عربانه النقل فيها قرص عقيلي بالصواين وعليه كرمية ملونه‬ ‫“قرص عقيلي كب كيك”‪ ,‬بهل اللحظه انا توقف التفكري عندي وحاسة السمع اختفت‬ ‫وابتدت عيوين ترمش وتغمز ‪ ,‬وراسي يرقص ميني وشمال كلها اشارات للمسؤول‬ ‫عن العربانه ليتحرك بسرعه قبل ما يحس فيه والد العروسه ويشوف املصيبه بس ما‬ ‫كانت حركاتي غري مفهومه واطريت باسلوبي اخلاص اين اخد والد العروسه على قاعه‬ ‫احلفله واستاذن منو لثواين‪.‬‬ ‫كان يف ‪ 3‬اسئله براسي ‪ :‬كيف وليش ومتى مت وضع الكرمية على قرص العقيلي ؟‬ ‫وطرت طريان عند الشيف وسالته نفس االسئلة اىل ببايل وكان جوابه الكب كيك ما عليه‬ ‫كرمية وانا مستحيل اطلع شي غلط من مطبخي حتى لو كان معمول مبطبخ غري‬ ‫مطبخي وقلي اكيد هالشي عجب املسؤولني صح؟‬ ‫طبعا مو صح وطلبت سريعا انه يشيل كل الكرمية ويرجع كل شي على حسب االتفاق‬ ‫بينا بدون زيادة وال نقصان‪.‬‬ ‫تزوج العريس والعروس بالطريقة الكويتية اجلميله واكلوا املعازمي القرص العقيلي‬ ‫الكويتي احلقيقي منزوع الكرمية وعاش الشيف الفرنسي بحريه كبريه عن سبب‬ ‫خروج الكب كيك الكويتي من مطبخة الفرنسي بدون كرميتوا امللونه‬ ‫‪Al-Arjan Complex - Al-Bedaa Gulf Road‬‬ ‫‪tel: 222-63163www.thecitymagazine.net‬‬ ‫‪\ 222-63164‬‬ ‫‪43‬‬

‫‪@golonarkwt‬‬

‫هو للحني مقتنع انه قرص العقيلي كب كيك متنكر‬

Enjoy Your Weekend in Kuwait With FinZ Center Scuba Diving Training Facility AND DISCOVER THE UNDERWATER FINz Offer best professional training in Kuwait through , knowledgable and professional Instructors.

Qualified to certify Open Water level to Instructor Trainer Level, following the standards of most famouse world wide schools : NAUI & PADI. Know More : www.finz-center.com

The recreational uses of Kuwait’s Coast are among the principal leisures in the state. People engage in a number of activities while at the coast; one popular activity is Scuba Diving. Kuwait & neighboring Countries offer divers rich and diverse underwater resources.

FinZ Center is a Kuwaiti owned and Operated dive business since 2006 in Kuwait. We offers a professional scuba diving training, leisure weekend diving trips and dive holidays. FinZ Center staff are authorized Instructors from the two most popular diving organizations in the world: • The Professiona Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) • The National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI) Also we are registered as a PADI Dive Center and has trained over 600 Open water Divers and other Diving professional diving levels up to Instructor level.

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Learning Scuba diving offers people the opportunity to see what life is like below the water in oceans. To become a scuba diver, it is recommended that you partake in a beginner›s diving class. In such a class, you will learn the skills required of a knowledgeable scuba diver, such as equipment usage, defense techniques and ocean awareness training. Classes are offered at our facility to help minimize the risk posed by the dangers facing scuba divers.

Below is the list of FinZ Center Services for non-divers, snorkelers and Professional Scuba Diving Training: • • • • • • • • • • •

Try Diving – No Experience required.

Scuba Diving Training Courses ( from Open Water level upto Instructor level).

PADI online (e-learning) Courses.

Day Dive Trips and Snorkeling Trips.

Scuba Diving Trips membership (Special Packages) Fishing Cruises.

Islands Trips and Cruises.

Reef/ Coral Watch Course.

Equipment Rental and Sales (Exclusive agent for Diving equipment from USA and Italy).

Reef Clean-up and Marine Conservation.

Membership Programs.

FinZ Center offer individuals the training and license required that is internationally recognized, which enables the interested individual to obtain the certificate locally within the comfort of his home and use it internationally.

In most of our training courses, the attendant will learn the skills required of a knowledgeable Scuba Diver, such as: • • • • • •

Principles of Scuba Diving.

Equipment Assemply & Disassembly.

Safety precautions and Techniques.

Condined Water Dives.

Open Water Dives.

Underwater Diving Technique.

While the list of Courses FinZ Center Offers: • • • • • • • • • • •

PADI Seal Team Program.

PADI Bubble Maker Program.

Try Scuba Program.

Open Water Diver Course.

Advanced Open Water Diver Course.

Emergency First Aid & CPR Course.

Rescue Diver Course.

Master Scuba Diver Course.

Divemaster Course NAUI Instructor Course.

Different Types of Specialties.

by Heba Al-Qabandi www.thecitymagazine.net 45

Museums ‫اللناس ايل حتب املتاحف يف عندهم أكرث من‬ . ‫متحف مهم تشوفونهم منهم‬

Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam www.vangoghmuseum.nl.

Leon Martens Juweliers www.leonmartens.com/

Ace & Dik Jewelers www.ace-dik.com T: +31205711560

The 9 streets

www.theninestreets.com/

Bord’Eau

De l’Europe, Nieuwe Doelenstraat 2-14, 1012 CP Amsterdam, The Netherlands Tel. +31(0)20 531 17 77

Vermeer www.restaurantvermeer.nl/en Prins Hendrikkade 59-72 1012 AD Amsterdam

la sirène

www.lasirene.nl Tel +31 020 5705724

‫بدا الليل وظلمت الدنيه وصار موعد العشاء‬ ‫ وتكشخو وروحو للمطاعم ايل بعطيكم‬,‫لبسو‬ ‫وأحلي شئ األضاءه بالليل عجيبه علي‬ ‫اجلسوره‬

Supper Club

www.supperclub.nl Tel +31 20 344 6400 ‫هذا املطعم الزم تدخلون عليه وتختارون اليوم‬ ‫ايل يعجبكم وحتجزون ألنه كل يوم عندهم عرض‬ ‫و ممكن تكمل تسهر فيه‬, ‫غري‬

Tunes restaurant

Rijksmuseum Amsterdam www.rijksmuseum.nl

Restaurant, Dinner

‫هذا السوق عباره عن ثالث شوارع متوازيه‬ ‫و تاخذون خريطه وتخلون‬, ‫بينهم القنواة املائيه‬ ‫الفندق يوريكم الشوارع‬

www.conservatoriumhotel.com/ restaurants_and_bars Tel +31 20 5700000

Dam Square Amsterdam

Stedelijk Museum

‫هذي الساحه صايره سنرت ميينها شارع‬ ‫طويل كله حمالت ويسارها وممكن جتلسون‬ ‫ ويف هذا‬,,, ‫بالساحه فيها أكرث من قهوا‬ ‫الساحهحتصلون‬

www.stedelijk.nl

Yamazato at the Okura

Het Grachtenhuis | Gateway to the Canals

www.yamazato.nl/en/ Tel +31 20 678 8351

Herengracht 386 Amsterdam www.hetgrachtenhuis.nl

Supperclub Cruise

www.supperclub.com/html/cruise/ Tel +31 (0)20 3446403

Amsterdam Cruises De Bijenkorf Amsterdam www.debijenkorf.nl/amsterdam ‫احملل الكبري ايل فيه كل شي وراح يعجبكم‬ ‫واملطعم ايل بالروف الدور األخري يونس‬

Spiegelkwartier www.canalcruisesamsterdam.com/ Tel. +31 (0)20 3379733

Le Garage

Art & Antiques www.spiegelkwartier.nl

Shopping ‫و طبعن‬, ‫احلني راح نروح السوق وشوارعهم‬ ‫ال تختبون بالسوق مو وايد نفس باقي األسواق‬ ‫ بس عندهم ماركاتهم تونس‬,,, ‫ايل يف أوربا‬ ‫ وعندهم‬,, ‫وامرتب حمالت صغريه بالسكيك‬ ‫متجر كبري أقصد فيه مثل هاريف نيكلز لندن‬ ‫ومشهوره‬. ‫و وعندهم حمالت أنتيك للي يحب‬,, ‫أمسرتدام باألملاس واجملوهرات عندهم‬ ‫أكرث من مصنع ممكن تروحون تشوفون أنواع‬ ‫األملاس وأشلون يشتغلون عليهم موشرط‬ . ‫تشرتون‬

fashion & museum district Flower Market Amsterdam

‫ حلو يونس تعرف اشلون الورد‬, ‫شارع الزهور‬ . ‫يطلع وأنواعه يعجبكم‬

Leidseplein amsterdam Square www.themap.nl September 2012 46

Rembrandt-plein Square

www..fashion-museum.nl/ p.c. hooftstr

‫هذا الشارع وايد حلو كله بوتيكات وماركات‬ ‫و يف‬, ‫يف منهم عامليه ويف منهم هولندينه‬ ‫قهوتني ممكن تريحون فيهم وتتطمشون‬ ‫علي الناس ونيس الشارع‬

www.restaurantlegarage.nl/restaurant-le-garage.htm Tel +31 20 679 7176 ‫أكلهم وايد حلو وكله زحمه‬

Momo

www.momo-amsterdam.com Tel +31 20 671 7474

Aan de Poel

www.aandepoel.nl/en/ Tel +31 020-3451763

Bridges Restaurant

www.sofitel-legend-thegrand.com/ amsterdam/en/bridges.php Tel. (+31)20/5553111

‫‪By Sulaiman Al-Mudayan‬‬ ‫‪info@citymagazine.net‬‬ ‫‪Q8concierge.com‬‬ ‫‪Q8concierge‬‬ ‫‪kwt concierge‬‬

‫أمستردام مدينه تشوفها الناس المدينه الملقبه بشمال فينيسيا وعلي فكره المدينه فازة بجائزه اليونسكو للتراث العالمي ‪2010‬‬ ‫واألهم منهم انه فيها الرسام فان كوخ ومتحفه ‪ ,,Van Gogh Museum‬المدينه رائعه وممتعه والحلو فيها ماكو تلوث زايد العموم يستخدم الدراجه الهوائيه ((‬ ‫‪ )) Byecycle‬وأونس شي تأجر مركب صغير ويتمشون فيكم بالقنواة المائيه ‪ ..‬وال تنسون الخريطه دايم معاكم الديره كلها مشي‬ ‫وفيها وايد أشياء مثل مصانع األجبان ومحالتهم في كل مكان و في عندهم أكبر ‪ Starbucks‬و أول محل ‪ Apple Store‬في أوربا‬ ‫ومن أهم الشوارع شارع الزهور أو ‪ Flower Market‬تستمتع وانت تشوف جميع انواع الورد الي تعرفها والي ما تعرفها‬ ‫باألضافه للناس الي يحبون السوق فيها محالت حلوه وشوارع وايد متوزعه في ‪ , Boutique Street‬في ‪, Anteek Street‬وعندهم مجمع كبير ‪ 7‬طوابق كلشي فيه‬ ‫مثل ‪Harvinicles‬‬ ‫حاول انك تسكن في سنتر أمستردام ‪,‬اقل شي ‪ 5‬ايام زينه تكفي للمدينه فقط ‪ ,‬الديره ماتحتاج تكاسي او سياره كله مشي وزين للي يبون يضعفون ‪,‬و عندهم‬ ‫مطاعم وايد حلوه وفنادق صغيره ‪ ,‬راح اعطيكم بعض األماكن المهم للسكن والمطاعم راح تعجبكم‬

‫‪Hotels‬‬ ‫‪The Dylan Amsterdam hotel‬‬

‫‪Conservatorium Hotel‬‬

‫‪www.conservatoriumhotel.com‬‬ ‫‪T. +31 (0) 20 570 0000‬‬

‫‪Restaurant, Lunch‬‬ ‫‪De Kas‬‬

‫‪www.restaurantdekas.nl‬‬ ‫‪Tel +31 20 462 4562‬‬

‫‪www.dylanamsterdam.com‬‬ ‫‪Tel: +31 20 530 2010‬‬ ‫””هذا الفندق فيه مطعم وايد زين اليفوتكم اسمه‬ ‫””‪Vinkeles‬‬

‫‪De Belhamel‬‬

‫‪www.belhamel.nl/contact.php‬‬ ‫‪tel: +31 (0) 20 622 1095‬‬ ‫‪http://caferestaurantriva.nl/en/‬‬ ‫‪+31 20 7602030‬‬

‫‪www.sofitel-legend-thegrand.com‬‬

‫‪Amstel Inter-Continental hotel‬‬ ‫‪www.amsterdam.interconti.com‬‬ ‫‪Tel +31 20 622 6060‬‬

‫‪www.visaandeschelde.nl/‬‬ ‫‪Tel +31 20 675 1583‬‬

‫‪VisAanDeSchelde‬‬

‫‪Canal House hotel‬‬

‫‪Toscanini Ristorante‬‬

‫‪www.canalhouse.nl‬‬ ‫‪Tel: +31 (0)20 622 51 82‬‬

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‫‪www.envy.nl/‬‬ ‫‪Phone +31 20 344 6407‬‬

‫‪café-restaurant riva‬‬

‫‪Sofitel Legend Grand Hotel‬‬

‫‪www.thecitymagazine.net‬‬

‫‪Envy‬‬

‫‪www.restauranttoscanini.nl‬‬ ‫‪Tel +31 20 623 2813‬‬

Places to See Before They Disappear

Endangered travel destinations around the world

Many of the world’s most wondrous and beautiful destinations are in danger of being destroyed by a combination of environmental and social factors: a warming climate, pollution, strained resources, bulging populations, and booming tourist traffic. Below are some popular locations worth visiting before they disappear.

United States and Canada Glacier National Park contains

some of the most beautiful, primitive wilderness in the Rocky Mountains.

There are more than 200 glacier-fed lakes, high peaks, sheer precipices, large forests, waterfalls, much wildlife, and a great variety of wildflowers. However, temperature fluctuations have caused glacier growth and depletion. Ten thousand years ago, the area of Glacier National Park was covered by ice up to one mile below sea level. The latest warm period has caused the number of glaciers to decrease from 150 in 1850 to 26 today. If current global warming trends continue, there will be no glaciers left in Glacier National Park by 2030.

The Dead Sea Border between Israel and the West Bank (W) and Jordan (E)

Known as one of the saltiest water bodies in the world and the lowest dry point on earth, the Dead Sea is fed by the Jordan River and a number of small streams. Because it is located in a very hot and dry region, the Dead Sea loses much water through evaporation, causing its level to fluctuate during the year. However, inflow to the Dead Sea has been greatly reduced by the increased use of the Jordan River by Israelis, Palestinians, and Jordanians, who have growing populations and increased agricultural needs, resulting in falling water levels. Currently, the Dead Sea recedes about three feet each year.

Mexico City, Mexico

In the past 100 years, Mexico City has sunk more than 30 feet. The original city was built on the site of a former lake— the Aztecs built the city on a series of aquatic platforms, but when the Spanish conquered the city, they drained the lake, causing it to sink. As the city population ballooned and the demand for water increased in the 20th century, the government began pumping much of the city’s supply out of the underground aquifer that once fed the lake, causing the city to sink further. No practical plan has been made for the future to provide the 22 million inhabitants of Mexico City with the water they need without destroying the city.

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Venice, Italy

Venice, a city of beauty and charm, was built as a collection of 118 separate islands, relying entirely on a canal system of about 150 canals, mostly very narrow, crossed by some 400 bridges. With as many as 40 floods per year between March and September, Venice is slowly sinking at an estimated rate of 2.5 inches every 10 ten years. A severe flood in December 2008 brought renewed attention to Venice’s vulnerable state and imminent fate as an underwater city.

Great Barrier Reef

It’s so large that it can be seen from space, but the Great Barrier Reef is disappearing at an increased rate because of climate change. Rising ocean temperatures, water pollution, ocean acidification and cyclones continually pummel the reef and have caused mass coral bleaching.

What took 8,000 years for nature to create could disappear within our lifetimes.

Taj Mahal, India

A mausoleum in northern India on the Yamuna River, the Taj Mahal is considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the world and the finest example of the late style of Indian Islamic architecture. The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan ordered it built after the death of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The building, which was completed between 1632 and 1638, is visited by three to four million tourists each year. The crowds and air pollution, however, have caused irreversible damage to the building’s façade, prompting tourism officials to consider closing the historic site to the public.

Great Wall of China

One of the world’s great landmarks, the Great Wall of China, has lost about two-thirds of its length after years of decay. Around a third of the 2000-year-old structure is merely rubble and the same amount again has completely disappeared, reported the Beijing Daily newspaper.

Much of the destruction has been put down to generations of farmers tearing out chunks of the wall and using it to build homes, stables or repair fences.

The erosion is so far spread that the World Monuments Fund has put the Great Wall on a list of the 100 most endangered structures.

Olympia, Greece

One of them is Olympia, Greece. Home to the Temple of Zeus and location of the first Olympic Games, this historical milestone has been of central value to Western culture for centuries. Nowadays, however, very hot and dry summers have amplified the incidence of wildfires in the region. With temperatures forecasted to continue rising as rainfall is reduced, these fires could become a bigger threat in the future.

The wall is a great symbol of historical pride to China and is famously said to be the only man made object visible with the naked eye from space.

But in October Yang Liwei, China’s first man in space, said to popular dismay he could not see it.

Building work began on the structure in the 3rd Century BC during the Qin dynasty and was originally designed to keep out marauding forces.

At its peak, the structure reached 4,500 miles from South Korea to the Gobi desert. www.thecitymagazine.net 49

‫و هنا يظهر كرسي املنقذ و مدرب السباحة‪ ،‬و الذي طلبت منه النزول‪ -‬فض ًال ال أمرًا‪ -‬من أجل‬ ‫احلصول على هذه اللقطة‪.‬‬ ‫و يبدو فيها اجلو غائمًا‬

‫ومن ثم انتقلنا ملمارسة بعض األلعاب املائية والهوائية‬ ‫و هنا تظهر حمدثتكم يف أعلى ذاك الكوخ اخلشبي ومستعده للنزول ب ال ‪zip-line‬‬ ‫لرؤية الشعب املرجانية وصفاء القاع الذي ستوضحه الصورة التي تليها حتى تصل ملكانك‬ ‫األول يف لعبة ال ‪zip line‬‬

‫ويف الصور السابقة يبدو امتداد ساحل الفنادق و يالحظ عدم ازدحام الشاطئ بالسياح أو‬ ‫سكان البلد‪ ،‬وذلك ألن يوليو هو شهر االختبارات و نهاية العام الدراسي‪.‬‬

‫البد لك من املرور بثالث حمطات‪ ،‬إحداهن واضحة يف الصوره التالية‪ ،‬و كذلك تستطيع أن ترى‬ ‫أنشطة كثرية للسياج مثل ال ‪ snorkeling‬والغوص السطحي والتجديف وغريها‬

‫ومن املالحظ أن املنطقة تخلو من السياح العرب بالرغم من شهرة كانكون عامليا والتي‬ ‫تعادل املالديف وبورا بورا ‪.‬‬

‫ويف هذا املكان عرض مغري جدًا و خصوصا ملن السكن له أو فندق على هذه اجلزيرة‪ ،‬إذ‬ ‫يوفرون لك راحة تامة و غرفة مؤقتة و لك حرية استخدام حمام السباحة و بوفيه مفتوح وعدد‬ ‫من األنشطة البحرية‪ ،‬كل هذا مببلغ ‪ 64‬دوالر‪ ،‬وبعد هذه املغامرات كان البد من اسرتاحة‬ ‫قصرية ال تخلو من القهوة و الكعك طبعًا‪..‬‬ ‫وقفنا يف أحد الفنادق إذ مل أستطع مقاومة إغراء املدخل‬

‫ويف نهاية هذا اليوم وقبيل غروب الشمس بساعة كان البد لنا من العودة إىل كانكون نظرًا‬ ‫لتوقف العبارات عن توصيل السياح بعد السادسة مساءًا‪.‬‬ ‫وهنا عدنا للشاطئ وتناولنا عشاءًا جمي ًال مع نسمات هواء باردة أمام الكاريبي وحتت هذه‬ ‫اخليام الرائعة‬

‫كنت قد أجريت بحثا سريعا وسألت موظفي االستقبال يف الفندق عن أهم ما ميكننا ممارسته‬ ‫وزيارته يف هذه اجلزيرة فاقرتحوا علي زيارة آثار املايا و األستيك والذي يعتربون السكان‬ ‫األصليني للمكسيك‪ .‬فذهبنا هناك كانت املنطقة منظمة واآلثار حممية بأسوار وحراس‬ ‫وبالطبع بتعاون السياح والزوار‪.‬‬ ‫قد ال تكون اآلثار واضحة ألنها يف نهاية السفح ذاك‪ .‬ولكن حكومة اجلزيرة قد وفرت كراسي‬ ‫ومناظري لروئية األثار عن بعد‪.‬‬

‫منطقة آمنة جدا تكاد تكون مستعمرة أمريكية من كرثة األمريكان هناك‪ .‬جتد فيها سواحًا من‬ ‫جميع أنحاء العامل‪.‬‬ ‫التفصيل يطول والشرح ال ينتهي ولكن لنا رحلة أخرى وجتوال آخر يف املكسيك اجلميلة‪.‬‬ ‫‪September 2012‬‬ ‫‪50‬‬

‫‪Nora Al-Ajmi‬‬ ‫‪nora.a.alajmi@gmail.com‬‬ ‫‪noralajmi‬‬ ‫‪@Noraalajmi‬‬ ‫‪Noraalajmi86‬‬

‫كانكون المكسيكية‬ ‫‪Cancun‬‬ ‫انتقيت لكم من ضمن رحالتي البحرية يف املكسيك أجمل منطقة وأروع بحر رأته عيناي على‬ ‫اإلطالق‪ .‬سآخذكم معي يف رحلتي إىل كانكون اجلميلة واملشهورة عامليًا بزرقة بحرها الفريد‬ ‫وأدخلكم معي يف تفاصيل‬ ‫يومياتي هناك والتي استغرقت قُ رابة األسبوع‪.‬‬ ‫يف البداية حجزنا فندقا يف ساحل سلسة الفنادق وسط كانكون‪ ،‬بالرغم من تعدد املناطق‬ ‫االخرى إال أننا فضلنا أن نبدأ من أكرث منطقة مشهورة من ثم تأجري سيارة والتنقل بني‬ ‫مناطقها األخرى‪.‬‬ ‫الصورة (‪ )١‬يظهر فيها بهو الفندق املستأجر‬ ‫‪ Ritz-Carlton‬وأنصح به بشدة‬

‫استغرقت رحلتنا من مكسيكو سيتي إىل كانكون ساعتني يف الطائرة فكان وصولنا يف‬ ‫الظهرية مما أعطانا يومًا كام ًال إلستكشاف املنطقة احمليطة بنا‪.‬‬ ‫أخذت كامرتي وعدساتي الثالث وجتولت يف أرجاء الفندق‪ ،‬فكانت هذه الصورة مما التقطته‬ ‫عدستي يف يومنا األول ويظهر لكم لون البحر الفريد والذي يتدرج فيه اللون األزرق مبختلف‬ ‫درجاته‪ .‬تطل كانكون على البحر الكاريبي ذو األمواج القوية واملضطربة‪ ،‬لذلك فإن مل تكن‬ ‫سباحًا ماهرًا فمن األفضل أن تلتزم الشاطئ فقط‪.‬‬

‫صباح اليوم الثاين‪:‬‬ ‫بعد أن افطرت يف بهو الفندق أسرعت بحمل الكامريا وعدستها وحاملها وجهاز التصوير عن‬ ‫بعد أللتقط صورًا شخصية وصورًا للطبيعة الساحرة هناك‬

‫أعلم أن بعضكم قد سلبت عقله الصور و املنطقة‪ ،‬ولكن دعونا نتكلم عن اجلو‪ .‬هل ستستمر‬ ‫بنية زيارة كانكون إذا عرفت أن جوها مشمس ويف معظم األحيان رطب جدًا؟ النافذة التي‬ ‫تظهر يف الصوره خري دليل‪.‬‬

‫فكانت الصور التالية هي حصيلة الصباح‬

‫ولكن ال تقلق‪ ،‬ما أن تبدأ الشمس بالغروب حتى يصبح اجلو بديعًا و مائ ًال للربودة‪.‬‬

‫حمدثتكم نورة تظهر يف الصورة أمام شاطئ البحر الكاريبي‬

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How to Overcome the Post Vacation Blues Almost everyone who enjoys traveling is subject to what is commonly known as the post-vacation blues, A type of stressed or blue mood that can affect you in the period after returning from a long-awaited vacation.

Having to get back into the routine of work, school, and daily life in general can be a source of distress, disorientation and discomfort as you feel you just can’t settle back in. Indeed, for some people, post-vacation blues can result in a feeling that you no longer want to keep doing what you’re doing and all you can think about is making an enormous change to your life.

• Loss of appetite or perhaps even an increase in appetite

While it may be unpleasant, the post-vacation blues can be overcome with a little determination and a focus on accepting what the vacation gave you and how valuable your everyday life is.

In some cases, depression; if you suspect you’re depressed, see your doctor immediately.

This article provides several tips on making that happen.

Recognize the symptoms.

Some vacationers don’t have a problem easing back into their everyday routines following a long and pleasurable trip, but many others do, and it isn’t uncommon. Some signs that you may be suffering from what is clinically known as posttravel depression (PTD) include: • Tiredness or restlessness, perhaps nervous energy that distracts you from focusing on any single thing

• Sadness, tears and feeling blue • Inability to settle down and do your usual tasks • Anger might be a possibility for some, especially if the vacation was supposed to resolve issues that remain outstanding

Expect to feel somewhat deflated after a great vacation.

Time expands when we travel or experience new things and our sense of freedom from the usual constraints of routine, daily chores and deadlines is immense. Returning to routine flattens the sense of extended time and freedom from mustdo tasks, catapulting you back into the same old reality that was there before you left. It is perfectly normal to feel deflated and to carry a sense of loss after such changed circumstances for a time.

• Don’t rush yourself to get over the experience. There are good sides to memories too but equally, you need to go through the transition of feeling out of sorts and blue because you have experienced something very different that meant a great deal to you. Letting go of the rush and excitement of that experience and allowing it to settle in as fond memories takes time.

Realize that your vacation doesn’t necessarily end here.

If you went away and experienced different cultures, pace of life, scenery, food, etc., then you’ve opened up new doors in your life. You have been touched by possibilities that weren’t a part of your life before and it’s vital to keep this aspect of your vacation well and truly alive. The good news is that you can keep your vacation alive in a number of ways: September 2012 52

• If you took lots of photos or videos on your trip, or purchased any unique souvenirs, just going through them can help make it easier to remember the new places and experiences you were able to see. Spend time arranging them into formats that you enjoy working with and that make viewing or watching them easier for you and others.

• Think about what you enjoyed a lot on your vacation and consider creating a bridge from that culture to yours. If you enjoyed a particular cuisine in another country, purchase a cookbook of that cooking style and start trying out the recipes at home. Bring the flavors right back into your kitchen!

You can bring the culture of another country back into your life in many ways, including through dancing, craft, art, clothing, learning the language, watching films or documentaries, connecting to online friends in that country, writing a novel or short story about your vacation, etc.

• In some cases, joining a class can help keep your spirits buoyed, such as cooking, dance or art classes that reflect the cultural experience your vacation brought you into contact with.

• And best of all, get out a jar, label it “My next vacation” and start your vacation fund right away to save up for a return visit.

Think about how your vacation experience can inform good small changes in your life.

A large part of the post-vacation blues derives from a desire to change everything about your life because you feel so fed up or bored with how things are back in your “ordinary” life.

• Meet people again. Vacations often bring us into contact with new people and remind us how easy it is to make new friends provided we’re prepared to try. Take this lesson and apply it to your post-vacation self. Get in touch with friends you haven’t caught up with for a while. Go out and make new friends through work, play, hobbies, sports and other things you participate in. It’s possible you might even befriend someone else who is feeling the postvacation blues and who could even end up as your next travel buddy!

Share your experiences with a friend or family member.

Thursday or Friday so that the weekend is just around the corner and kudos to those who can manage this around a long weekend!

• Resume your usual diet and fitness routines as soon as possible. Many vacationers enjoy splurging on meals and getting the most relaxation in as they can, but this can be unhealthy if it has gone on for more than a few days, especially if you’ve noticed more weight or being out of shape. Taking a walk, going for a jog, or preparing a healthy meal can all help you adjust back to your typical lifestyle. Alternatively, if your vacation was non-stop activity with healthy food, maintain the pace!

It would be a mistake to try and cover up all the experiences of your vacation to just blindly push yourself back into the daily grind. Instead, find the things that really stood out for you in terms of your routines that you’d like to incorporate more of into your regular life. Some examples of things travelers discover include: • Living on less. When traveling, you discover you can often “make do” and still have the time of your life. Perhaps now is a great time to declutter your house and live more simply.

• Using the cell phone and the internet a lot less.

When you’re traveling, cell phone and internet use soon turn into a case of using it only to keep people informed and to check that nothing untoward has happened. Apart from that, you’re usually not constantly talking or surfing for the sake of it; instead, you’re experiencing the rest of life, large. Take this experience and apply it to your everyday life and spend less time connected to technology and more time connected to people, places and events instead.

• Watch TV because you need to know something, not because you’re filling in time. When traveling, weather reports and local news are probably the important aspects of TV, if you even watch TV at all. Few people go on a vacation just to travel and sit in the hotel room watching TV all day. Use your travel experience to change the pace of TV watching in your daily life and to make definite choices about what is worth watching and about either not turning on the TV, or turning it off when the chosen program has ended.

• Change your appearance and your health routine. Often vacation time sees a transformation from a worn out self to a rejuvenated, calmer and happier self. This should be you all the time! Consider the ways in which you can achieve this through better/longer sleep patterns, more time spent at a spa, more targeted exercise routines and caring for your nutrition.

And do things that make you happy and give you a sense of taking a break from it all, from massages to an afternoon playing tennis.

As soon as you find the time once you’ve unpacked, you might find it helpful to recount your travel experiences with someone, or post any thoughts about the trip, interesting stories, funny mishaps, etc. using social networking sites such as Facebook or Twitter.

However, realize that people won’t be so excited about your trip or experience as you are because they didn’t have the same experiences as you and it’s fairly hard to imagine another’s vacation. However, while sharing with others, take care to realize that sympathy for post-vacation blues is fairly hard to come by, owing to the fact that most people focus on the fact that you actually had a vacation, not that you feel upset upon your return.

• It can be helpful to make a public page of your vacation photos so that more people can be inspired by your travels. Just be sure that any personal information revealed in photos or text is by choice, so that you keep private experiences private.

Take care of yourself.

There are a number of important “personal care” ways to help transition between your vacation back into your usual routine. These include: Try to avoid jumping back into work as soon as you get home. While it may help take your mind off the post-vacation blues, it could also have the opposite effect, and make you feel regret for taking time off when you encounter all of the unread emails in your inbox, overdue paperwork, missed calls, etc.

• Ensure plenty of time for a proper night’s sleep.

Unless you’ve planned out several days off from work, studies or school following your trip, avoid scheduling a return flight that lands anytime after dark. Your body will thank you with enough energy for the next day, and having the time to start unpacking before you become exhausted will help boost your spirits.

• Spend time around family and friends to ease yourself back into normal life. They can be a source of great support as well as being keen listeners to your tales; ask for hugs when in need.

Start planning a return trip.

The best way to overcome the post-vacation blues is to know you have another vacation to look forward to. If you’re financially able, start looking for transportation, lodging, etc. early as well for the least expensive rates and ticket prices. Or at the very least, start saving up and putting aside money every week toward the next vacation. It will soon add up and it’s a great way to focus yourself when you’re tempted to waste money on sugary treats or anything other light vice that you can do without.

• Slowly ease back into work after your vacation when you feel you are ready, or when your days off run out. Some people like to go back on a www.thecitymagazine.net 53

Hidden Treasures Of The Middle East

Wadi Rum, Jordan

Apamea, Syria

A flourishing city during the Roman and Byzantine empires, Apamea today is perhaps the best place in the world to visit massive ruins in near solitude. Its crown jewel is the Cardo Maximus, a colonnade-lined main street that runs for nearly 500 feet.

The dramatic sandstone rock formations of Jordan’s largest valley are perhaps best known in connection with British Officer T.E. Lawrence, aka Lawrence of Arabia, who based his operations here during the 1917 to 1918 Arab Revolt. Its surreal landscape and strong Bedouin culture makes it an idyllic spot for a time-warp camping trip by camel or horseback.

Qadisha Valley, Lebanon Musandam Peninsula, Oman

This remote peninsula off the northern tip of Oman is one of the most isolated and beautiful spots in this up-and-coming country. Its rocky seaside cliffs lend it the nickname the Norway of the Gulf. Rent a dhow, a traditional wooden boat used by Omani fishermen, to explore the limestone fjords and look for dolphins.

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One of the deepest and most beautiful valleys in Lebanon, Qadisha offers excellent hiking opportunities within a relatively concentrated area.

Driving from the crest of the Mount Lebanon cedar groves to the bottom of the 3,300-foot Qadisha gorge takes just half an hour. Trek through the small mountainside villages (home to Maronite monasteries) or tackle the 10,131-foot Qornet es-Sawda for panoramic views of the Lebanese coastline.

Meda’in Salah, Saudi Arabia

The “little sister” to Jordan’s ancient city of Petra, Meda’in Salah is one of the least-known ruins in the world. The second major hub of the second century Nabatean Empire, it has over 130 tombs carved out of red-cliff walls. Earlier this year it was named Saudi Arabia’s first World Heritage Site.

Esfahan, Iran

Esfahan is considered Iran’s most beautiful city.

Blue-tiled Islamic architecture and majestic bridges contrast with the hot, dry desert climate of central Iran.

This city is renowned not only for the abundance of great historical monuments, but also for its Life-Giving River, The Zayandeh-Rood, which has given the city an original beauty and a fertile land.

Esfahan is filled with old gardens and some of the best sights in Iran.

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Mohammad Al-Qenaei’s quirky clay characters We fell in love with the funny quirky figurines of Mohammad Al-Qenaei when we first saw them on Instagram. We knew immediately that we want his art to be featured to our readers. The label of being a ‘slow’ learner did not stop this inspiring positive young gentleman from pursuing his passion for arts. He started at an early age and with the support of family and friends, he nurtured his talent. We had a quick chat with him. Here is what he told us.

When did you start working on clay?

I started to take playing with clay more seriously at the age of 11, but stopped at the age of 16 and resumed working at 23. I’m 29 now.

Have you had any exhibitions?

So far I held three exhibitions, all under the patronage of the Ministry of Social Affairs. All of them were successful, thank God. I’m planning to hold my own exhibition soon, I’m just finishing a collection of clay figurines.

What inspires you to make the characters you make?

I usually look around and observe people around me. When I’m sitting in a coffee shop or walking around in a mall I study people’s characters, keep an eye open to see their attitudes and that is what I convey. Of course I translate these emotions differently, it’s the way I see it, or the emotions I like to preserve.

What are your future plans?

I’d love to take sculpting classes, but sadly we have no such a thing here.

Ideally I’d love to take a full course, maybe even a degree. Perhaps I’ll do that in Italy or somewhere in Europe.

What are the challenges that face you as an artist?

There are many challenges that face anyone interested in arts here in Kuwait. Lack of resources, lack of interest and appreciation to name a few, but I faced a problem unique to the art that I’m interested in: many people seem to think that sculpting is forbidden in our religion. I think that is a strange thing to say, it’s a gift from God and I love it.

Anyone in particular you like to thank?

I’d like to thank my sister Alia who kept supporting me and who never stopped believing in me. I’d also like to thank theCITY Magazine for their interest in my work.

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Entertainment / Hollywood Movies

By

LANA

thevist@thecitymagazine.net

A specialized page in

‫صفحة مخصصة مع صديقتكم‬

Magazine brought to you by your

‫الجديده لنا‬

new friend Lana. Every month

‫سوف تقوم بزيارة للمشاريع المميزة‬

she visits one of the interesting

‫ تتعرف على‬, ‫إبتداءا من الكويت‬

projects in Kuwait and the world, meeting the people behind the project to discuss the hard times,

‫سبب وجود هذه المشاريع؟ كيف‬ ‫تحولت من فكرة الى حقيقه؟ أصعب‬

the good times, the secret of their

‫األوقات و أحلى األوقات بكل ما تحملة‬

success and all the interesting de-

‫هذه المشاريع من تفاصيل لتسلط‬

tails. The page aims to highlight

‫الضوء على أهم النقاط لكل من يريد‬

successful examples of businesses.

‫ان يبدأ بمشروعه الخاص‬

basma@thecitymagazine.net @bassumaa

A specialized page in

‫صفحة مخصصة مع صديقتكم‬

magazine from your new friend

‫الجديده بسمه‬

from Kuwait Basma, who is as pas-

‫وهي من عشاق الطعام وسوف‬

sionate about food as you are. She

‫تقوم بزيارة مختلف المطاعم إبتداءا‬

will visit restaurants all around the world starting with Kuwait, and will brief you on the food, taste, service, ambiance, and much

‫من الكويت وسوف تتحدث عن نوعية‬ ‫الطعام والخدمة واألجواء‬ ‫‫لتقدم لكم تقرير مفصل وتساعدكم‬

more. Basma will provide you with

‫في اختيار وجهتكم عندما ترغبون‬

recommendations on where and

‫في تناول األطعمة المميزة في‬

what to eat next.

‫األجواء المناسبة‬ www.thecitymagazine.net

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Ph. Nouf & Shabari Al-Qahtani

PHARMACISTS

Hypertension: The Silent Killer

H

ypertension or high blood pressure is a condition in which blood pressure in the arteries is chronically elevated. With every heartbeat, the heart pumps blood through the arteries to the rest of the body. Blood pressure is the force of blood that is pushing up against the walls of the blood vessels. If the pressure is too high, the heart has to work harder to pump, and this could lead to organ damage and several illnesses such as heart attack, stroke, heart failure, aneurysm, or renal failure .

Blood pressure is determined by the amount of blood your heart pumps and the amount of resistance to blood flow in your arteries. The more blood your heart pumps and the narrower your arteries, the higher your blood pressure., You can have high blood pressure (hypertension) for years without any symptoms. Uncontrolled high blood pressure increases your risk of serious health problems, including heart attack and stroke.

High blood pressure typically develops over many years, and it affects nearly everyone eventually. Fortunately, high blood pressure can be easily detected, and once you know you have high blood pressure you can work with your doctor to control it.

In general, hypertension has been highly associated with the following conditions: -Smoking -Obesity -Diabetes -Sedentary lifestyle -Lack of physical activity -High levels of salt intake (sodium sensitivity) -Insufficient calcium, potassium, and magnesium consumption -Vitamin D deficiency -High levels of alcohol consumption -Stress -Aging -Medicines such as birth control pills -Genetics and family history of hypertension -Adrenal and thyroid problems or tumors

Brand Name: Norvasc

Chemical component: Amlodipine maleate.

Norvasc belongs to a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. It is used to treat high blood pressure or chest pain.

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Directions: Take Norvasc exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take for longer than recommended.

Follow the directions on your prescription label especially if you have liver disease.

Contraindications: Allergic reactions may occur. Be cautious if you have low blood pressure or if you are pregnant.

Also be cautious if you have heart or liver disease.

This medicine is usually not prescribed to people under the age of 18.

ziness, uneven heartbeats, drowsiness, chills, cough, body aches, headache, feeling lightheaded, fainting, fever, bleeding, dry mouth, urinating more or less than usual, loss of appetite, rapid weight gain, pale skin, flu symptoms, sleep problems (insomnia), loss of taste sensation, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, hives, skin itching, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, difficulty breathing.

Drug interaction: Tell your doctor about all medications you use.

This includes prescription, over-the-counter pills, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

Remember that non-steroid antiphlogistic medications and estrogens can interfere with the efficiency of this drug.

Drug interactions: Tell your doctor about all other medications you use, especially: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (diclofenac, ketoprofen, indomethacin, ibuprofen, naproxen), aspirin, potassium supplements (K-Dur, Klor-Con), diuretics (furosemide, metolazone, chlorthalidone), lithium, potassiumsparing diuretics (spironolactone, amiloride, triamterene). Interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. Tell your doctor about all prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and herbal supplements you are taking.

Brand Name: Capoten

Brand Name: Zestril

Chemical Name: Captopril

Chemical Name: Lisinopril

Capoten is an ACE inhibitor which is used to treat hypertension, congestive heart failure, kidney problems caused by diabetes, and to improve survival after heart attack.

Zestril is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors.

It is used to treat high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, and to improve survival after it.

Possible side effect: Get emergency medical help if you have hand tremors, chest pain, irregular heartbeats or nausea.

Directions: Take Capoten exactly as prescribed by your doctor. An initial low dose of 6.25 mg may be recommended to see if side effects develop. The usual recommended dose ranges between 12.5 mg 3 times daily to 150 mg 3 times daily. The dose to control blood pressure does not usually exceed 50 mg 3 times daily. The maximum dose of captopril is 450 mg daily in 3 divided doses. The recommended starting dosage for most people with high blood pressure (hypertension) is 25 mg two times a day or 25 mg three times a day.

Contraindications: You should not take Capoten if you are allergic to captopril or to any of the ingredients of the medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have experienced angioedema after taking any of the class of medications known as ACE inhibitors (captopril, enalapril, fosinopril, lisinopril).

Possible side effect: Get emergency medical help if you have diz-

Directions: Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Zestril can be taken with meals or on its own. If you are taking anti-acids, wait for at least an hour before you take Zestril.

Contraindications: Avoid using the drug if you have an allergy, angioedema or if you are pregnant.

Drug interaction: Avoid using Zestril with potassium supplements or salt substitutes that contain potassium or cold injections as that can cause sickness, retching and low blood pressure Possible side effect: Zestril may cause you to urinate more or less than usual, fever and flu symptoms, muscle weakness, irregular heartbeats, chest pain, rapid weight gain, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, depression, upset stomach or jaundice if you have liver problems.

‫ارتفاع ضغط الدم‪ :‬القاتل الصامت‬ ‫يسمى‬

‫ضغط الدم املرتفع باملرض القاتل الصامت‪.‬‬ ‫قد يكون ضغط الدم مرتفع عند أي شخص و هو ال يشعر‬ ‫بذلك يف كثري من األحيان‪.‬‬

‫يقاس ضغط الدم عن طريق حتديد كمية الدم التي يقوم‬ ‫القلب بضخها وكمية تدفق الدم يف الشرايني‪ .‬يختلف ضغط‬ ‫الدم يف اجلسم طوال اليوم بشكل طبيعي و قد يختلف أيضا‬ ‫بشكل غري ملحوظ مع كل نبضة قلب‪ .‬يرتفع ضغط الدم أثناء‬ ‫القيام بأي نشاط وينخفض يف حالة سكون اجلسم‪ .‬كلما قام‬ ‫القلب بضخ دم أكرب‪ ،‬كلما ضاقت الشرايني وارتفع ضغط‬ ‫الدم يف اجلسم‪ .‬وقياس ضغط الدم الطبيعي هو ‪80/120‬‬

‫أعراض حمتملة تظهر على املريض‪:‬‬ ‫غالبا التظهر أية أعراض أو عالمات حتذر من ارتفاع ضغط‬ ‫الدم‪ .‬هناك أشخاص يعتقدون بأن الصداع ونزيف األنف أو‬ ‫الغثيان هي بداية عالمات ارتفاع ضغط الدم‬‪ ‪.‬يف الواقع‬ ‫قد حتدث هذه األعراض عند بعض األشخاص يف بداية‬ ‫ظهور املرض مع الشعور بأمل يف مؤخره الرأس‬‪ ‪،‬ولكن ال‬ ‫يحدث الصداع أو نزيف األنف إال يف حالة وصول ضغط الدم‬ ‫إىل مستوى مرتفع ويف هذه احلاله تكون حياة املريض يف‬ ‫خطر‪.‬‬ ‫هناك ‪ 8‬عائالت من األدوية املستخدمة لعالج ارتفاع ضغط‬ ‫الدم‪ .‬الطبيب هو الذي سيقرر أي نوع من الدواء يناسبك‪.‬‬ ‫(‪) Diuretics‬تساعد اجلسم على التخلص من الصوديوم‬ ‫(امللح) واملياه ‪ )Beta-blockers‬البيتا يجعل نبض القلب‬ ‫أبطأ بحيث مير الدم من خالل األوعية الدموية مع أقل قوة‪.‬‬ ‫(‪)Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors‬‬ ‫ساعد املثبطات على إبقاء جسمك من صنع أجنيوتنسني‬ ‫الثاين ‪ ،‬وهو الهرمون الذي يسبب ضيق االوعية الدموية‬ ‫(‪ )Angiotensin II receptor blockers‬حماية جهاز‬ ‫األوعية الدموية من آثار أجنيوتنسني الثاين ‪ ،‬وهو الهرمون‬ ‫الذي يسبب ضيق االوعية الدموية‪.‬‬ ‫(‪ )Calcium channel blockers‬تساعد على احلفاظ على‬ ‫األوعية الدموية من تشنجا تعمل على غلق قنوات الكالسيوم‬ ‫وبالتايل منع الكالسيوم من الدخول إىل اخلاليا مما مينع موت‬ ‫اخللية وفقدانها لنشاطها نتيجة ارتفاع نسبة الكالسيوم‬ ‫يف داخل اخللية‪.‬حمصرات ألفا (‪)Alpha-blockers‬تساعد‬ ‫على اسرتخاء األوعية الدموية عن طريق احلد من النبضات‬ ‫العصبية‪ .‬هذا يسمح دمك باملرور بسهولة أكرب‪Central‪- .‬‬ ‫‪‬acting agents‬تؤثر على الدماغ واجلهاز العصبي املركزي‬ ‫للحد من النبضات العصبية التي ميكن أن تسبب لكم ضيق‬ ‫االوعية الدموية‪ .‬موسعات مباشرة (‪)Direct vasodilators‬‬ ‫تساعد على اسرتخاء العضالت يف جدران االوعية الدموية‬ ‫‫و‬هذا يؤدي إىل توسيع األوعية الدموية‪.‬‬

‫االسم التجاري ‪Tenormin:‬‬

‫طريقة االستعمال‬ ‫استخدم تينورمني يف نفس الوقت كل يوم قبل الطعام أو‬ ‫قبل الذهاب إىل الفراش‪ .‬جتنب شرب الكحول وال تأخذ الدواء‬ ‫يف جرعات أكرب أو لفرتة أطول مما أوصى به الصيدالين ‪ .‬ال‬ ‫تتخطى اجلرعات ألن التوقف فجأة عن تناول هذا الدواء ميكن‬ ‫أن يجعل وضعك أكرث سوءًا‪ .‬إذا كنت بحاجة إىل أي نوع من‬ ‫اجلراحة أخرب اجلراح عن الدواء الذي تستخدمه‪.‬‬

‫التفاعالت الدوائية‬ ‫يجب عدم استخدام تينورمني إذا كنت تعاين من حساسية‬ ‫ألتينولول ‪ ،‬أو إذا كان لديك أمراض معينة مثل دقات القلب‬ ‫البطيئة أو انسداد القلب ‪ .‬قبل البدء بتعاطي هذا الدواء‬ ‫أخرب طبيبك إذا كنت تعاين من الربو أوالتهاب الشعب الهوائية‬ ‫املزمن أو انتفاخ الرئة‪ .‬ال تستخدم األدوية غري الستريويدية‬ ‫املضادة لاللتهابات املسكنة‪ ،‬وهرمون االسرتوجني ‪،‬‬ ‫حماكيات نواقل اجلهاز العصبي ‪.‬‬

‫اآلثار اجلانبية احملتملة‬

‫األسم الكيميائي‪Propranolol :‬‬ ‫انديرال هو دواء ينتمي إىل جمموعة تسمى حاصرات بيتا‬ ‫وهو يعمل عن طريق إعاقة عمل مادة كيميائية تسمى‬ ‫النورادرينالني‪ ،‬التي يتم حتريرها من األعصاب يف القلب‬ ‫للتحكم مبعدل ورمت النبضات القلبية و إعاقة عمل مادة‬ ‫كيميائية أخرى وهي هرمون يدعى األدرينالني‪ .‬نتيجة لذلك‪.‬‬ ‫االنديرال يقلل من معدل ضربات القلب ومفيد يف عالج‬ ‫تسارع ضربات القلب الغري طبيعي وقوة تقلص عضلة القلب‬ ‫ويخفض ضغط الدم وكمية األوكسجني التي حتتاجها عضلة‬ ‫القلب‪.‬‬

‫طريقة االستعمال‬

‫رد الفعل التحسسي ‪ ،‬صعوبة يف التنفس‪ ،‬تورم الوجه‪ ،‬بطء‬ ‫ضربات القلب‪ ،‬الغثيان وآالم يف املعدة ‪ ،‬احلمى‪ ،‬فقدان‬ ‫الشهية‪ ،‬البول غامق اللون واإلسهال‬

‫األسم التجاري‪Lasix :‬‬

‫اآلثار اجلانبية احملتملة‬

‫األسم الكيميائي‪Furosemide :‬‬

‫أكرث اآلثار اجلانبية شيوعا تشمل اإلسهال والقيء والغثيان‬ ‫وبطء دقات القلب والدوار واحلساسية وحكة يف اجللد و‬ ‫تقلص القصبات واالكتئاب‬

‫الزيكس هو مدر للبول يستخدم لعالج ارتفاع ضغط الدم‬ ‫أو احتباس املاء ( التورم ) املرتبط بفشل القلب االحتقاين‬ ‫وأمراض الكبد أو أمراض الكلى‪ .‬هذا الدواء مينع اجلسم من‬ ‫امتصاص الكثري من امللح‪ .‬نتيجة لذلك يسمح بالتخلص من‬ ‫امللح مع البول ‪.‬‬

‫طريقة االستعمال‬ ‫من املستحسن أن تتعاطى الدواء وفقا لتعليمات الطبيب‬

‫اآلثار اجلانبية احملتملة‬

‫التفاعالت الدوائية‬ ‫انديرال ميكن أن تتفاعل مع الكحول واألملنيوم والثيوفيلني‬ ‫واليدوكائني و فينيتوين وفينوباربيتال وريفامبني وسيميتيدين‬ ‫والكلوربرومازين‬

‫موانع األستعمال‬

‫إذا كنت تواجه أي من اآلثار اجلانبية التالية فأنت بحاجة إىل‬ ‫مساعدة طبية فورية ‪ :‬جفاف الفم ‪ ،‬والعطش ‪ ،‬والغثيان‬ ‫والقيء ‪ ،‬سرعة ضربات القلب‪ ،‬آالم العضالت والضعف‬ ‫والنعاس‪ ،‬ضيق الصدر أو خفة يف الرأس‪ ،‬طفح جلدي‬ ‫وفقدان الشعر‬

‫مينع املرضى التاليني من استخدام انديرال ‪ :‬املرضى الذين‬ ‫يعانون من انسداد عصبي غري مكتمل أو مكتمل للكتلة‬ ‫األذينية البطينية‪ ،‬الربو القصبي مع قابلية التحول إىل تشنج‬ ‫قصبي‪ ،‬احلمل‪ ،‬املرضى املصابون باضطرابات يف تدفق‬ ‫الدم يف الشرايني احمليطية ‪.‬‬

‫التفاعالت الدوائية‬

‫نصائح أخرية‪:‬‬

‫الزيكس يتفاعل مع األدوية التالية ‪ :‬املضادات احليوية من‬ ‫فئة أمينوغليكوزيد (جنتاميسني وغريها) أو إديسرين‪ ،‬مدرات‬ ‫البول األخرى ‪ ،‬سلفات األسربين (كارافيت) ‪.‬‬

‫تنظيم األكل و الوجبات و عدم االفراط بتناول الربوتينات و‬ ‫السكريات و الدهون و االمالح‬

‫األسم الكيميائي‪Atenolol :‬‬ ‫تينورمني ينتمي جملموعة من األدوية تسمى حاصرات بيتا‪.‬‬ ‫حاصرات بيتا تؤثر على القلب والدورة الدموية (تدفق الدم عرب‬ ‫الشرايني واألوردة) ويستخدم الدواء لعالج الذبحة الصدرية‬ ‫وارتفاع ضغط الدم‪ .‬كما يستخدم لعالج أو منع النوبات‬ ‫القلبية‬

‫مينع املرضى الذين يعانون من احلاالت التالية من استخدم‬ ‫الزيكس ‪ :‬فرط احلساسية الشديد وفشل الكبد احلاد‬ ‫والفشل الكلوي احلاد مع انقطاع البول ‪ ،‬وغيبوبة الكبد‬ ‫والغيبوبة‪ ،‬تضيق احلالب وجمرى البول‪ ،‬التهاب الكلى احلاد‪،‬‬ ‫التهاب املسالك البولية‪ ،‬غيبوبة فرط سكر الدم‪ ،‬النقرس‪،‬‬

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‫األسم التجاري‪Inderal :‬‬

‫ينصح بتناول الدواء كما وصف من قبل الطبيب مع كوب كامل‬ ‫من املاء‬

‫موانع االستعمال‬

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‫انخفاض ضغط الدم الشرياين‪ ،‬النوبة قلبية‪ ،‬التهاب البنكرياس‬ ‫وغريها‪.‬‬

‫عليك بزيادة تناول االطعمه احملتويه على البوتاسيوم كاملوز‬ ‫و الربتقال ‪ ،‬إال يف حاالت امراض الفشل الكلوي فيمنع تناول‬ ‫االطعمه الغنيه بالبوتاسيوم و الفسفور‪.‬‬ ‫عليك بتناول الفواكه و اخلضراروات الطازجة قدر اإلمكان ‪.‬‬ ‫ممارسة الرياضة باتنظام و تخفيف الوزن و االبتعاد عن‬ ‫الكحوليات‬

‫ «كل» كما تكتب‬،‫ و كلمة جلنار مكونة من مقطعني‬،‫اليوم جتربتي بتكون يف مطعم «جلنار» اإليراين‬ ‫ و شعار‬،»‫بالفارسية وتعني وردة و «نار» وتعني شجرة الرمان أي أن معناه «وردة شجر الرمان‬ ‫ ويقع املطبخ يف الدور االرضي‬،‫ يتكون املطعم من طابقني‬،‫املطعم يحمل رسم لهذه الزهرة‬ ‫والغريب ان املطبخ كان على الطراز احلديث مكشوف على مساحة الطاوالت حيث ميكنكم‬ ،‫االستمتاع مبشاهدة حتضري األطباق مع نظام تهوية ذكي ال يوصل رائحة الطبخ اىل هذه املنطقة‬ ‫ تصميم املكان‬، ‫من قبل طاقم املطعم‬ ‫طاولة يف الطابق االول كانت خمصصة لفريق‬ ‫ واجهة املطعم زجاجية كبرية تدخل اضاءة الشمس و‬، ‫جميل عصري بدرجة ازرق مريحة للنفس‬ .‫تعطي املكان شراحة ال متناهية‬ ‫ و مبا أن الوقت مازال‬،‫قام طاقم املطعم مشكورين بأختيار األصناف التي سيقدمونها يل مسبقا‬ ‫احرتت بأيهم ابدأ رحلتي يف «كل‬، ‫ قدموا يل ثالثة أصناف من العصائر امللونة‬،‫نهارًا و احلرارة مرتفعة‬ ‫ و الثاين‬،»‫ «روز ليدي» شراب الورد املركز مع عصري الليمون البارد «يسرسح‬:‫ بدأت باألحمر‬، »‫انار‬ ‫ و اخريا شراب‬،»‫«الليمون االخضر « املكون من عصري الليمون واملاجنا و النعناع «خلطة خطرية‬ .»‫ لنب و نعناع و ورد جمفف «طعم خيايل‬: »‫اللنب اإليراين التقليدي «لنب نار‬ ‫و اغربها كانت سلطة «كل انار خمصوص» جرجري و بقلة و‬، ‫أول األصناف اخملتارة كانت السلطات‬ ‫طماطم و خيار مع جبنة الفيتا و اللوز الطري «طبعًا اول مرة اجربه يف سلطة» مع صلصة بنكهة‬ ‫ السلطة الثانية «شريازي كل انار» و‬.‫ ال يكفي الوصف يجب جتربتها بأسرع وقت‬، ‫عصري العنب‬ ‫املعروف ان السلطة الشريازية تقطع اىل قطع صغرية جدًا اما لدى كل انار تختلف بطعم صلصة‬ ‫ مع صلصة الروب و‬،‫أما «سلطة الريحان» فرائحتها تكفي لتفتح شهيتك للتجربة‬.‫دبس الرمان‬ .‫الرمان اخلفيفة القوام‬ For this issue I’m going to talk to you about Golnar, an Iranian restaurant that takes its name from the Farsi language and means ‘pomegranate flower.’ The restaurant consists of two floors and the kitchen is on the ground floor. With its open concept, clients can watch as their food is being prepared by the kitchen staff, and the great ventilation system works incredibly to keep you from smelling like a kitchen apron. table was on the first floor. The ambience and decoration are extremely comfortable and welcoming, especially the front of the restaurant which consists of glass and allows the sunlight to light to the place and give it a spacious comfortable feeling.

I was given a set menu that included some of their best dishes, and since I arrived there pretty early during the day, I was offered three refreshing drinks to quench my thirst. The first drink I tried was Rose Lady, which is lemonade prepared with rose water, a true thirst quencher. The second drink I had was the Green Lemonade, which consists of lemon juice with mint and mango, a dangerous combination, The last drink was Laban Nar, which is laban with dried mint and dried rose petals. Exquisite flavor!

The first course consisted of salads, and the most memorable I think was the “Gol Anar Makhsoos”, a mix of rocca, watercress, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese and raw almond. The grape-based dressing gave it a new dimension. I also tried the “Shirazi” Gol Anar. Shirazi salads are known for their tinycubed vegetables, and this one was no different but with the great addition of pomegranate molasses. The third salad consisted of basil and a dressing of yogurt and pomegranate molasses.

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‫‪Photography By : Abdullah Mandani‬‬

‫مبا ان الشتاء على االبواب اود الرتكيز على احد األطباق املفضلة لدي يف هذا الفصل و هي الشوربة‬ ‫وتسمى بالفارسية «آش» قمت بتجربة نوعان من الشوربات كل واحدة منهما حتمل رائحة زكية تتطاير‬ ‫مع دخانها‪ ،‬األوىل كانت «أش رشته» حساء ممتلئ بأنواع البقوليات واملعكرونة واخلضروات الورقية‪.‬‬ ‫والرشتة هو نوع من الشعريية املعدة يدويا واملعروفة يف إيران‪ ،‬و الثانية و التي مل استطع مقاومة‬ ‫اخذ طبق منها اىل أمي هي «آش جو» و هي عبارة عن شوربة خضار تدخل حبوب القمح كمكون رئيسي‬ ‫لها حتتوي على اجلزر و الطماطم و البطاطس و البقدونس‪.‬‬ ‫املقبالت كانت كثرية قد تكفيك لتكون وجبتك ‪ ،‬مقبالت ساخنة و باردة‪ ،‬خلونا نبدأ بالباردة‪ :‬بالنسبة يل‬ ‫الروب هو عنصر أساسي لدي يف جميع الوجبات قد آكله مع اي صنف من االطعمة ‪،‬و الروب باللغة‬ ‫الفارسية يسمى «ماست» قمت بتجربة نوعان من الروب ‪ »،‬ماست خيار»‪ :‬خيار باللنب التقليدي و النعناع‬ ‫و االخر «ماست موسري‬ ‫«‪ :‬و هو روب منكه بالورد احملمدي و النعناع اجملفف و ثوم اجلبل‪ ،‬احد أصناف املقبالت الباردة التي‬ ‫تبهج العني قبل لن تتذوقها «دوملة فلفل» فلفل البابريكا االحمر احملشي باالرز و اللحم املفروم‬ ‫و املكسرات و الشبنت‪ ،‬ورق العنب لدى جولنار يقدم بطريقة فريدة و على غري العادة مع صلصة ال‬ ‫ميكنكم التعرف على مكوناتها و مل استطع ان امنع نفسي من السؤال و فوجئت باإلجابة ‪ ،‬انها عبارة عن‬ ‫مهروس قطع البطاطس و الطماطم و البصل التي تطهى مع ورق العنب و عادة ما تستعمل كزينة‬ ‫لطبق التقدمي طعم غريب عجيب‪.‬‬ ‫انتقل اآلن للمقبالت الساخنة‪ :‬مبا اين من عشاق الباذجنان مبدح لكم طبق»حليم باذجنان» ‪:‬باذجنان‬ ‫مهروس مع احلمص و العدس و الزعفران تعلوه صلصة الروب ‪ « ،‬سبزي با بانريول» سربينج رولز‬ ‫لكن بطعم ايراين اصيل عبارة عن رقاق حمشية بجنب فيتا و الزيتون و زعرت اخضر و اجلوز املطحون‬ ‫اللذي يعطي طعمًا اكرث من رائع‪ .‬لعشاق الطعام البحري يقدمون «لوكمات ميكو» ربيان مقلي مغطى‬ ‫باملكسرات و الشعريية و يقدم مع صلصة التمر الهندي او كما نسميه ‪« :‬الصبار»‪ .‬من افضل األطباق‬ ‫البحرية على اإلطالق‪.‬‬ ‫‪As winter is coming, I would like to stress on a dish that is perfect for cold winter‬‬ ‫‪nights, which is “Ash”, I tried two types of Ash, “Ash -E Reshteh” which includes a‬‬ ‫‪number of legumes, greens and “Reshteh”, which is a handmade Iranian noodles, as‬‬ ‫‪well as” Ash –E Joh”, which uses Jo or wheat as a main ingredient.‬‬ ‫‪Appetizers in Golnar include many dishes and on their own are filling. Yogurt, which‬‬ ‫”‪makes an amazing accompaniment to any dish to me was present in two forms,‬‬ ‫‪Mast -O Kheyar “ which is yogurt with cucumbers and mint, and “Mast –O Mosir”,‬‬ ‫‪which is yogurt flavored with rose petals, mint and garlic.‬‬ ‫‪The “Dolmeh felfel”, a dish that includes stuffed paprika peppers was pleasing for‬‬ ‫‪both the eyes and the tastebuds. The stuffing includes rice, minced meat, dill and a‬‬ ‫‪mixture of nuts. Delicious, absolutely! The stuffed vine leaves were a different story‬‬ ‫‪as well, as they include a sauce that is very delicious, I couldn’t identify the ingredi‬‬‫‪ents and being the curious person that I am I had to ask. The sauce is made of the‬‬ ‫‪puree of potatoes and tomatoes that were cooked with the stuffed leaves. The hot‬‬ ‫‪appetizers I tried included my favorite,” Haleem -E bademjan” which is a pure egg‬‬‫‪plants, lentils, saffron and chickpeas topped with a yogurt sauce.‬‬ ‫‪“Sabzi Ba Panir Roll” is an Iranian spring roll which contains feta cheese with green‬‬ ‫‪olives and crushed walnuts, which adds an amazing kick to the dish.” Loukmat -E‬‬ ‫‪Meygu”, a delicous sea food appetizer is made of fried shrimps covered with vermi‬‬‫‪celli noodles and nuts and are presented with a dip of tamarind.‬‬

‫و بينما تتلذذ باملقبالت الشهية متنق ًال بني طعم و رائحة و جمال منظر تصل اىل االطباق‬ ‫الرئيسية‪ ،‬و التي يتصدرها الكباب طبعًا تتبيلة وال اروع يقدمها الشيف لكم ‪ ،‬كباب الدجاج «‬ ‫بي – استخون « و كباب اللحم «شيشلك البدع « و « الكباب السلطاين» ‪ ،‬كما ان لديهم صنف‬ ‫مل يدرج بقائمة الطعام بعد و لكنه من االصناف التي يجب ان تتذوقوها» كفتة نون» عبارة‬ ‫عن قطعة بطاطس تليها قطعة من حلم الكفتة املتبل بألذ البهار االيراين مغطاة بقطعة‬ ‫اخرى من البطاطس و يف االعلى صلصة الطماطم الشهية ‪ « ،‬باقلة بولو ماهيتشا « هو‬ ‫ما سيلفت نظرك من االطباق‪ :‬حلمة املوزة» حلمة كتف» الكبرية املطهية مع العظم و‬ ‫املغمسة بطلصة الطماطم ‪ ،‬و ال ننسى مرق الشبزي او « قورمة سبزي» اشهر االطباق‬ ‫االيرانية ذلت الرائحة املميزة‪ ،‬هذه االطباق تقدم مع سيد املائدة االيرانية األرز‪ ،‬كل طبق‬ ‫يقدم مع ثالثة انواع من ‪ :‬ارز الزعفران‪،‬و «باقاال بولو» ارز باالشبنت و الفول االخضر ‪ ،‬و املركز‬ ‫االول بني االرز يفوز به و بجدارة « زرشك بولو» ارز بالزعفران مع الرمان اجملفف ‪ ،‬ليس هذا‬ ‫فقط‪ ،‬فرائحتة من الدهن العداين « اللي تبط الراس « من حالتها ‪ .‬بصراحة اكلت عيش‬ ‫الزرشك خايل عشان استمتع بالطعم ‪.‬‬

‫‪Main courses are another story. I fell in love with the chicken “Kabab, Bi Os‬‬‫‪takhoun”, as well as the meat sheeshlik albedaa, and the “Sultani kabab” I‬‬ ‫‪think everyone who goes to Golnar must ask for the “Kofteh Non”, which is‬‬ ‫‪not on the menu yet but can be made upon request. “Baghleh Polow Ma‬‬‫‪hitchta” is also another delicious dish: a sheep shoulder cooked in an amaz‬‬‫‪ing sauce of tomatoes. Golnar also makes a delicious “Ghormeh Sabzi” , an‬‬ ‫‪Iranian gravy of vegetables and leaves.‬‬ ‫‪Rice accompanies all of these dishes and comes in three different flavors:‬‬ ‫‪saffron rice, rice with” Bagala Polow” which is rice with dill and broad beans,‬‬ ‫‪and “Zereshk polow” which is rice with saffron and sour barberries.‬‬

‫صار وقت التحلية‪ :‬الفالودة ‪:‬هي اشهر انواع احللويات االيرانية عبارة عن شعريية منقوعة بشراب‬ ‫فاكهة بارد‪ ،‬تفنن الشيف «بفالودة ليمو» واضح من االسم انها بنكهة الليمون‪،‬و» فالودة أنار»‪:‬‬ ‫و نار أصبحت كلمة معروفة لديكم طبعًا و هي بنكهة الرمان ‪ « ،‬مسغتي» نوع من انواع احللويات‬ ‫التي قد ميكنني وصفها ما بني املهلبية و الكرمي كراميل زينة بالفستق املطحون ‪ « ،‬و اخريًا‬ ‫بستنس زعفران» ايس كرمي الزعفران االيراين الشهري و املغطى ايضًا بالفستق‪ ،‬و الفستق هو‬ ‫اكرث املكسرات استخدامًا و زراعة يف ايران‪« ،‬ما تشوفون الصوايغ من ايران الزم فيها فستق» ‪.‬‬ ‫و بذلك تكون انتهت رحلتي يف كل انار‪ ،‬بصراحة حاولو تقدمي الشاي ولكن مل اكن استطيع أن آكل‬ ‫اكرث‪.‬‬ ‫كل الشكر ملطعم جلنار على اإلستضافة و التجربة و الضيافة الرائعة املذاق لديهم‪ ،‬جدير بالذكر‬ ‫ان خدمة املطعم و اهتمام الطاقم بالزائرين كانت فوق املمتاز و استطيع ان ارى ذلك واضحا من‬ ‫ابتسامات و نظرات االستحسان التي كانت تعلو وجوه بقية زبائن املطعم‪.‬‬ ‫على فكرة حتى املصور خالين و مشى بسرعة ‪ ،‬و ظليت انا بروحي اكل واجرب كل هاالصناف‬ ‫(أحسن) ‪ ،‬وأتدلل على طاقم العمل احلبوبني وخاصة املاسرت شيف عمو «حميد» صاحب‬ ‫ابتسامة الثقة و الرضا مبا يقدم من فنون لذيذة ‪.‬‬ ‫القاكم الشهر الياي مع مطعم ثاين ‪ ،‬و جتربة جديدة‪ .‬و بالعافية‬

‫‪For dessert, I had “Faloudeh”, an iced Iranian dessert. The first one I tried was‬‬ ‫‪lime flavoured “ faloudeh limo”, and the second was” Faloodeh Anar” which as‬‬ ‫‪you know “Anar” by now is pomegranate faloodeh. I also tried their “Masghati”,‬‬ ‫‪which is a creamy dessert decorated with ground pistachios, The last dessert I‬‬ ‫‪tried is the saffron “Bastani” , a delicious saffron ice cream studded with pista‬‬‫!‪chios. They tried to serve me tea but I was too full to have anything more‬‬ ‫‪I would like to thank Golnar for their impeccable service. The wonderful staff‬‬ ‫‪were very attentive and paid attention to all my needs as a foodie client. I could‬‬ ‫‪see the smiles of the other customers. I will see you in another issue with an‬‬‫!‪other suggestion for a place to eat‬‬

‫‪Al-Arjan Complex - Al-Bedaa Gulf Road‬‬ ‫‪tel: 222-63163 \ 222-63164‬‬ ‫‪@golonarkwt‬‬

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@pitapitakuwait +965 6076 0868

@sweet_spicy_kitchen +965 9779 8668

The restaurant was named after “PITA” bread, the most popular in Greece. Variation of sandwiches at “Pita Pita” will satisfy all tastes at all times. Since we are back to routine, it is important that we begin our day with a good breakfast. The Menu includes hot and cold sandwiches, where you can place your order make it your best choice for a coworkers gathering breakfast . Craft cream cheese” with fresh tomatoes, labneh with olives, and “Halloumi cheese” Sandwich Pita Pita uniquely added pesto sauce.

Eggs is a must have on breakfast. Here I recommend Egg Sandwiches in four different styles , Wild West : with turkey bacon, “ Arabia “ with olives , tomatoes and cheese, and for chili lovers, here is “ Mexicana “ eggs with a jalapeno.

The “Yummiest” was eggs with cheese where you can choose between cheese types (cheddar - feta - craft).

‫ أشهر أنواع‬، “ ‫إسم يعود إلستخدامهم خبز “البيتا‬ ‫تتنوع حشواتهم لرتضي جميع األذواق‬، ‫اخلبز اليوناين‬ ‫ و ألننا نعود اىل العمل من جديد‬،‫يف جميع األوقات‬ ‫تتنوع‬.‫فمن املهم ان نبدأ يومنا بوجبة افطار شهي‬ ‫ ميكن طلب طبق كبري‬،‫وجباتهم بني البارد و الساخن‬ ‫من الوجبات الباردة‬، ‫منوع إلفطار جماعي يف العمل‬ ”‫واملفضلة لدى اجلميع ساندويش “جنب الكرافت‬ ‫ و‬،)‫مع الطماطم الطازجة (سندويشت الطيبني‬ ‫و جبنة احللوم طعم آخر حيث‬، ‫اللبنة مع الزيتون‬ ‫تفننو بإضافة صلصة البيستو (الريحان) كتغيري‬ ‫ إقرتب الشتاء و البيض هو‬،‫عن الطعم املعتاد‬ ‫انصحكم بتجربة ساندويشات البيض‬، ‫ملك االفطار‬ :‫” وايلد ويست‬، ‫التي تقدم بأربعة طرق خمتلفة‬ ‫و “األرابيا “بيض مع الزيتون و‬،‫مع بيكون الرومي‬ ‫ و” ماكسيكانا” حملبي الطعم‬، ‫الطماطم و اجلنب‬ ‫ البيض مع اجلنب حيث ميكنكم‬،)‫احلراق (على الريج‬ .)‫ الكرافت‬-‫ الفيتا‬-‫اإلختيار بني أجبان (الشيدر‬

Sweet Spicy Kitchen’s sandwiches are a perfect thing to order when you’re hungry at work or when you want to feed your hungry colleagues. For meat lovers, they offer a variety of fillings including cold cuts and smoked turkey. For cheese lovers, shredded cheddar with lettuce, halloumi with tomato and olives. For those who prefer a vegetarian variety, they offer sandwiches filled with potatoes, eggplants and a delicious spicy mango chutney. They also offer salads such as the yummy crispy Nachos salad, rocca salad, and a delicious green salad with mint and yogurt dressing that I highly recommend. The desserts offered include the favorites, such as tiramisu trifle, digestive and cream trifle and chocolate trifle. All the food comes in small convenient packaging including utensils for your comfort at work.

‫تتفنن “سويت سبايسي كتشن” بالسندويشات الطويلة‬ ‫احملشية بنوعني من احلشوات ميكنكم إختيارها من بني‬ ‫ حملبي اللحوم الباردة تقدم لكم‬، ‫العديد من احلشوات‬ ‫التريكي مع اجلنب و املارتديال مع اجلنب يأتيان باإلضافة اىل‬ ‫ األجبان تنوعت كحشوات مفضلة ولعل‬،‫اخلس و اخمللل‬ ‫الكثريين يفضلون جنب التشيدر حيث يقدم مبشورًا مع‬ ‫ حملبي الطعم‬،‫ و احللوم مع الطماطم و الزيتون‬، ‫اخلس‬ ‫ تأتي‬،‫املميز حشوة البطاط مع الباذجنان و أجار املاجنا‬ ‫ قطع تقريبا و‬6 ‫معجناتهم باحلجمني الصغرية تقسم اىل‬ ‫ السلطات املفضلة لالغلبية‬، ‫قطع‬8-9 ‫الكبرية تقسم اىل‬ ‫ مثل سلكة الناتشوز‬،‫ايضا تقدمها سويت سبايسي كتشن‬ ‫ اوصي‬،‫و شلطة اجلرجري و سلطة الكول سلو مع الذرة‬ ‫بتجربة السلطة اخلضراء مع صلصة الروب بالنعناع تقدم‬ ‫السلطات املنوعة يف كؤوس مرصوصة يف طبق تقدمي‬ ‫لراحتكم خاصة عند الطلب‬، ‫تصلكم جاهزة مع مالعقها‬ ‫ اقماع احللويات املصفوفة يف الصينية‬، ‫يف اماكن العمل‬ ‫ الكرمية مع‬،‫ ترايفل الشوكالتة‬،‫منظرها بلذة طعمها‬ .‫متعة تستحق التجربة‬. ‫الدايجستيف و اشهاها الترياميسو‬

Omba Omba pastries are exceptional because

‫ و هي‬، ‫تتميز معجنات “اومبا اومبا” بالعجينة املستخدمة‬

of the special pastry they use, which is chapati

OMBA

pastry. Who in their right mind doesn’t like chapati? Especially with a cup of milk spiced

،‫ اكيد بتكون أحلى ريوق أصلي‬،‫كوب الشاي حليب املهيل‬

with cardamom, yum!

‫إضافة إىل احلجم الصغري و طريقة التغليف املرتبة كل‬

Each of these pastries is wrapped in plastic

، ‫قطعة بكيس بالستيكي و عليه ملصق لنوع احلشوة‬

with a sticker that tells you what your filling is.

‫احلشوات متنوعة و كل واحدة حتمل طعمًا أشهى من‬

Fillings include: potatoes and falafel, cheddar

‫ جبنة‬،‫ و البطاط مع الباذجنان‬،‫ الفالفل‬: ‫ من احلشوات‬،‫األخرى‬

cheese, feta cheese with olives, mortadella, tur-

،‫ تريكي‬،‫مرتديال‬، ‫ جبنة احللوم‬،‫ جبنة بيضاء بالزيتون‬،‫التشيدر‬

key, labneh with zaatar, and my favorite which is cheese with makdoos, absolutely delicious! @omba_omba +965 6700 0731

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‫ من منا ال يحبه خصوصًا مع‬،‫عجينة “ التشاباتي “ الهندية‬

”‫ أما املفضلة لدي فكانت “ اجلنب باملكدوس‬،‫لبنة بالزعرت‬

The packaging is neat and nice, and the food is

‫ أنصح بتجربتها حا ًال كما ميكنم أرسالها‬، ‫طعم ال يوصف‬

delicious which makes this a perfect lunch box

‫و علب‬،‫الشخاص يف اماكن العمل ملناسباتهم اخلاصة‬

item and a nice idea for a gift.

.‫التغليف جميلة و راقية للتهادي‬

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Unusual But Creative

Hard Graft Phone Card Case | www.hardgraft.com The Hard Graft Phone Card Case (€75) is a perfect ‘go between’ for your iPhone 4/4S, as well as a separate slot for two credit card or, along with some bills. the iPhone Card Case is good for casual night out but when your out and about executing your business in the day, you would probably need a real wallet and probably a key fob to last you through the days. that’s where the Bill Folder (€89) or Zip Wallet (€129) and the Key Fold come in. crafted from a single piece of premium vegetable tanned leather, the Bill Folder is good for up to six credit cards and your cash, and features your usual bill fold, credit card compartment, as well as a zipper area for your small change. You have your phone, cards and cash covered, so it only makes sense that you keep your keys covered and that’s where the handsome leather Key Fold (€20) comes in. The Key Fold is Basically a stylish keychain that keeps your scratchy keys safely tucked away. breaking away from Hard Graft’s tradition and is all crafted from a combination of vegetable tanned leather and 100% wool hailed from a British factory

Hard Graft Grab Laptop Folio | www.hardgraft.com Meet the Hard Graft’s new Grab Laptop Folio. Designed to hold your 13inch MacBook or MacBook Air and handcrafted by a duo of talented Italian leather masters, guided by the good’ole Hard Graft’s tradition of attention to details

DROR For TUMI Backpack | www.tumi.com award-winning international designer and architect, Dror Benshetrit. the DROR For TUMI Backpack integrates Dror’s avant-garde design with TUMI’s tradition of design innovation and quality to offer users best of both aesthetic and practicality. for $595, you will be getting more than just an awesomely stylish backpack – it is expandable and can be transformed into a tote and a briefcase if the situation calls for it.

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Hard Graft Shore Collection | www.hardgraft.com The demand for stylish products never cease. By now, your gadgets are probably covered by stylish accessories but what about the rest of your life? obviously, they also need a boost in the style department, if they haven’t already do. The new Hard Graft Shore Collection could help in this aspect. The collection comprises of the classic 2Unfold with a new old look, the Flat Pack in Shore, the Dopp Kit in Shore, as well as Square1 Holdall in Shore for your light traveling needs. These bags are crafted from vegetable tanned leather that is now signature to Hard Graft but instead of the usual wool felt, the bags have a new companion material: the British heavyweight waxed cotton canvas. Essentially, the Shore collection is the beautiful Hard Graft products that you are familiar with turned out in Shore-style that combines the luxurious touch of hand selected leather and rugged wax canvas, which not give them a refreshed look but also make them tougher to meet the rigor of everyday use. The Hard Graft Shore Collection is available now with pricing as follows: £145 (around US$225) for the Dopp Kit/Shore; £195 (around US$302) for the Flat Pack/ Shore, and the 2Unfold Laptop Bag/Shore and Square1 Holdall/Shore both will set you back at £375 (about US$580) each. Click through for a few more look

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Handy & Creative Gadgets Ventura SPARC MGS | www.ventura.ch Ventura SPARC MGS – a luxury time piece that we find its design and inner workings too revolutionary to give it a miss.–. So what’s makes the SPARC MGS so special apart from looking really fantastic? the magic lies in its selfwinding mechanism dubbed as the Micro Generator System (hence, MGS) that sits adjacent to the watch digital display which it readily powers. As you can see, this is no ordinary self-winding watch (or otherwise known as automatic movement). Instead of being powered by standard watch battery, the MGS is the source of power for the 12-digit LCD and its microprocessor – which by itself is an amazing feat.

The Leap | LeapMotion.com Remember how cool Tom Cruise was in “Minority Report” when he was manipulating computer data on a life-sized clear screen with his bare hands?

Well, we may be approaching a similar plane of awesomeness once we adopt The Leap, which is itching to replace and outshine the good ol’ reliable but tired computer mouse.

What exactly is The Leap?

The Leap is a small iPod sized USB peripheral that creates a 3D interaction space of 8 cubic feet to precisely interact with and control software on your laptop or desktop computer. It’s like being able to reach into the computer and pull out information as easily as reaching into a cookie jar.

The Leap senses your individual hand and finger movements independently, as well as items like a pen. In fact, it’s 200x more sensitive than existing touch-free products and technologies. It’s the difference between sensing an arm swiping through the air and being able to create a precise digital signature with a fingertip or pen.

a-JAYS One+ | www.jays.se

On a-JAYS One+ we’ve added a one-button remote with a built in mic so you can control talk and music on your mobile device. They are optimized for Android phones but also work great with Windows phones like Nokia Lumia and all Apple iOS devices. You get the same award winning sound as on a-JAYS One and our beloved tangle free cables. Out of the box you can control Play/Pause, Answer/Hang up and with the free of charge JAYS Headset Control App for Android you will be able to add functions such as volume control, track control etc. Go check it out and experience something new, something great!

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Casio Paper Writer tablets bridge the past and the future The Casio Paper Writer tablets are aptly named, as their key selling point is their ability to capture everything penned on the paper notepad which sits opposite the tablet in its folding case.

It’s an idea that has been tentatively explored before (remember the dualscreen E-ink/LCD enTourage). In this case the user takes notes on the paper provided, then, when the case is closed, the 5-MP front-facing camera built into the tablet takes a snapshot of whatever words and images have been scribbled on the notepad The Casio Paper Writer tablets are set to be released in Japan in September, but there are no details yet on either pricing or a wider release in other countries.

Sony W260 Walkman is a tiny water-resistant MP3 player www.sony.com Just when you think MP3 player couldn’t get any smaller, Sony introduces us to an even small offering: the W260 Walkman. It is said to be about two-third smaller and weighs about 24% less than previous models. As you can see from the image above, the W260 is a tiny piece of hardware that integrates the MP3 into the in-ear earphones. This one-piece Walkman MP3 player has a rinsable, wearable and water-resistant design suitable for active lifestyle users and fitness enthusiasts.

It also features a three-minutes quick charge which is good for 60 minutes, but it is capable of 8-hours runtime on a full battery

3-in-1 Universal Dock Adapter USB Mini Cable | www.aviiq.com A complement to our popular Ready Clip USB Mini Cable kit, this USB short cable is an all-in-one mini USB cable (mini-USB connector), a micro-USB cable (micro-USB connector) and an Apple dock cable (30-pin iPhone / iPhone / iPad / iPod dock connector). It measures only 5.5 inches and has a unique clip feature, so you can clip it to your bag or pocket just like a pen. It’s convenient and is the ultimate mobile usb cable--ready for any situation.

Universal Gadget Wrist Charger | www.ThinkGeek.com We live in a hi-tech world where it seems like the sky is the limit, but that’s not true. Actually, the battery life of all our cool toys is the limit. Fortunately, the Universal Gadget Wrist Charger steps on those limits like a stinky bug that deserves to die.

That’s no longer a problem with this as-portable-as-youcan-get battery charger.

Charge Off Your Computer

Talk Longer!

Game Longer!

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AUTO

By Hisham

A close-up on the 2012 Audi R8 GT Audi unveiled the R8 GT in coupe and spyder open-top version form as the new flagship model of the R8 model line. Now the R8 GT version of the high-performance sports car is being launched, with production capped at 333 units. Each car sports a tag with its individual number on the gear lever knob.

You can go ahead and consider the R8 lineup complete or at least symmetrical for now. With the addition of this lightened R8 GT, The Audi R8 GT delivers scintillating performance. In every situation, the engine impresses with its thrust and bite – and that unmistakable sound of an Audi ten-cylinder. The 5.2-liter V10 develops 560 hp and 540 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm, accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 317 km/h. Each unit of horsepower has to move only 2.93 kilograms.

Thanks to the Audi ultra-lightweight technology of the Audi Space Frame and the use of innovative materials such as ultra-light magnesium and carbon fiberreinforced polymer (CFRP), the R8 GT weighs in at just 1,640 kilograms. That’s 85 kilograms less than its technical basis, the R8 5.2 FSI quattro. Incredibly, the body accounts for just 214 kilograms of the total weight.

Photography By Ebrahim Alawadi @awadiphotgraphy web: iawadi.com

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Performance

The performance offered by the new top-of-the-line model in the R8 family is formidable. The 5.2-liter V10 with an aluminum crankcase draws its fuel from an FSI direct injection system. Dry-sump lubrication ensures a reliable supply of oil even under maximum lateral or straight-line acceleration.

The Audi R8 GT comes with an automated six-speed R tronic transmission with two fully automatic modes. The driver can also shift gears using the paddles on the steering wheel or by flicking the joystick.

Drive to the 19-inch wheels is transmitted via a rear wheel biased quattro permanent all-wheel drive system. Lightweight carbon-fiber ceramic brake discs decelerate the car with supreme ease.

Interior

Great attention to detail is evident in the materials and workmanship inside the car. The interior is black and can be adorned with stitching in a choice of titanium gray or crimson red for added refinement.

Alcantara upholstery comes standard – on the sport steering wheel and windshield frame, too.

Numerous details – including white dials and R8 GT logos – provide classy accents. The distinctive R8 “monoposto,” a large arch encircling the driver’s cockpit, is made of matt CFRP. The standard equipment includes LED head and tail lights, navigation system plus, and a driver information system with a built-in laptimer. Owners can also enjoy the sophisticated Bang & Olufsen sound system and a Bluetooth interface including seatbelt microphone. R8 GT specific options include bucket seats with a carbon-fiber composite chassis, matt CFRP applications and embroidered logos on the seat upholstery. The R8 GT in the showroom is KD. 60,000/-

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Zagato Roadster

BMW teamed up with the Milanese coach builder Zagato to create this one-off hand crafted car calledthe BMW Zagato Roadster. This open-top BMW Zagato followed the world premiere of the one-off BMW Zagato Coupé three months prior at the 2012 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The design includes many of Zagato’s signature design language such as the long hood, a double bubble soft-top roof cover and muscular fenders. A special detail however is the use of countless small mattZagato “z” letters to make up the popular BMW kidney grille.

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SRT Viper GTS Launch Edition SRT revealed a new limited-edition of its new generation 2013 Viper GTS called Launch Edition.The GTS Launch Edition is inspired by previous-generation (1996 and 2006) Viper Coupes with GTSBlue paint and dual Bright White stripes. It has special wheels with modern interpretation design of the classic fivespoke polished forged-aluminum wheels. Inside, a serialized dash plaque that displays the number of the limited car. Interior is in black Laguna leather with contrast stitching with Alcantara headliner. It gets the same new midengine 8.4-liter V-10 making 640 horsepower and 600lb-ft of torque. www.thecitymagazine.net 73

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Magical Facial Masks From Your Kitchen!

Sunny, hot, dusty, humid, all the horrible elements to wreak havoc on your skin. Say hello to Kuwaiti weather!

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ur bodies are affected hugely by the weather. Seeing as Kuwait has very hot summers and cold dry winters, the influence on our skin can be quite negative causing damaged and dry skin. To prevent such problems and in order to have a fresh skin, I’ll give you some tips: • Feel the purity of nature and get the best of it.

• Relax and enjoy your own homemade treatment.

• Be calm and give the natural products time to do their job.

• Remember that nature is there to help you, rely on it.

• Continue using your homemade masks and use different kinds of products for better results.

Never give up.

• Try to stop spending your money on facials, dermatologists and harsh chemicals that damage your skin more than they heal it. Rely on nature.

There are different types of skins : dry, oily, sensitive, and combination skin. Each has to be treated differently. Pick one of the treatments below that matches your type of skin. For better results, all face masks should be applied for 10 to 15 minutes and then washed gently off your face.

Avocado and honey mask for dry skin:

Avocado and honey are particularly moisturizing.

This mask is great for mature, wrinkled and dry skin. It’s best to use a ripe, fresh, organic avocado.

Make sure to mash it up into a creamy pulp.

¼ cup honey

Apply to the skin for 10-15 minutes.

Preparation: Mash the avocado in a bowl, then stir in honey.

Wash off mask with a towel dipped in warm water.

Apply to skin and leave for 10 minutes. Clean face with a cool washcloth.

Egg whites and yogurt mask for all skin types.

Rose face mask for combination skin:

This mask, based on roses, is perfect for balancing out the oily and dry areas of your skin.

Ingredients: Optional: 6 fresh rose petals 2 tbsps rosewater 1 tbsp natural yogurt, room temperature (not low-fat or non-fat) 1 tbsp runny honey (to get honey runny, you can heat the honey for couple of seconds.)

Preparation: Soak rose petals, then crush them in a bowl.

Add the rosewater, yogurt and honey.

Strawberries are a natural source of salicylic acid which is found in most over-the-counter acne medicines, according to Janice Cox, the author of “Natural Beauty at Home.” This is Cox’s recipe. The yogurt is great for soothing skin.

Leave on for 10 minutes.

Preparation: Mash together the strawberries and yogurt or sour cream.

Spread on face and wash after 10-15 minutes.

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½ cup oatmeal (any type of basic oatmeal) Preparation: Mix the ingredients together.

Mix well and apply to the skin.

1/4 cup sour cream or non-flavored yogurt

Ingredients: 1 cup natural yogurt (just-out-of-the-fridge cold)

Ingredients: ½ avocado

Strawberry mask for oily skin:

Ingredients: 1/4 cup strawberries (fresh, not frozen please)

skin, mix in a couple tablespoons of honey.

Yogurt mask for sensitive or sunburned skin This mask is great for soothing chapped, sunburned or otherwise irritated skin.

Extra tip: This mask works well for other skin types as well.

For oily skin, add a couple drops of lemon or lime juice. For dry

Moisturizing and soothing.

Ingredients: 2 egg whites, separated from the yolk and placed in a bowl 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt Preparation: Separate the egg whites from a couple eggs and place them in a bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons of yogurt (do not use flavored yogurt!)

Mix them up and apply to face.

Leave on face for a few minutes then rinse face in warm water, followed by a warm washcloth.

‫‪Maha Al-Qandi‬‬

‫التسوق الذكي‬ ‫مع كرثة‬

‫املصممني واملصممات وتنوع تصميماتهم يف خطوطها وتفصيلها جتد املرأه احملبه للموضه صعوبه يف ايجاد ما يناسبها مما يصيبها باالحباط خصوصا تلك الفئه‬ ‫التي تعترب التسوق رغبه وليست حاجه فبمجرد شراء فستان او اكسسوار جديد يعطيها شعور بالسعاده فالتسوق عند بعضهن هي هوايه قد تصل اىل مرحله االدمان!!‬ ‫ومن املفيد جدا قبل القيام بعمليه التسوق أن تضع السيده خطه ملا هو مطلوب شراءه فكثري من النساء متتلك خزانه مليئه باملالبس قد تكفي لفتح متجر كامل تقف امامها بالساعات‬ ‫للبحث عن ما يناسبها دون أي جدوى وتكتشف يف االخري بأن كل ماهو موجود فيها ال يناسبها لذلك على كل مرأه قبل البدأ بالتسوق تفقد خزانتها ومعرفه ما لديها وما ينقصها حتى ال تقع‬ ‫يف خطأ التكرار‪.‬‬

‫فهناك ما يعرف بالتسوق الذكي والذي له أسس وقواعد أهمها ‪:‬‬

‫ •اختيار السليم ليوم التسوق بحيث ال يكون يف يوم مرهق‬ ‫ •احلاله املزاجيه‬ ‫ •عدم التسرع يف الشراء‬ ‫ •االقتناع بالقطع املراد شراءها‬ ‫ •امليزانيه‬ ‫ •هل هناك ما يناسبها يف خزانتك؟‬ ‫ •هل اللون ونوع القماش مناسب لك؟‬ ‫واألهم من هذا كله أن تعرف املرأه كيف تستثمر نقودها مبا يلبس كثريا ‪ ,‬كشراء ساعة او معطف أو حقيبه أو جموهرات لها قيمتها وميكن أن ترتديها بشكل مستمر فكثري من هذه القطع‬ ‫والتي تسمى بالقطع الكالسيكيه (فنتج) ورثتها نساء كثريات من والداتهن وجداتهن فيمكن للمرأه الذكيه يف التسوق أن متتلك قطع قليله وحمدوده ورغم ذلك تكون مواكبه اكرث من‬ ‫غريها للموضه‪...‬‬

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How To Keep Your Makeup Last All Day It will be nice to have a perfect Make-up which lasts all day! But because of the heat, dusty, humid weather in Kuwait, it makes it kind of a difficult task. Normally, Girls apply their makeup in the morning, and then come home later that day to see the eyeshadow looks creased, smudged eyeliner under the bottom of eyelids, and foundation marks!! But if you want to avoid all that, and to have a makeup that can last longer, with a fresh perfect flawless skin, you should know the secret!

There are several tricks you can apply when doing your makeup and to make it last for a long time, here are the tips:

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Start Fresh and Clean Your Face: Always wash your face before applying makeup to rid your skin of oils and bacteria. Use a cleanser that fitted to your skin type, and when you wake up in the morning; use a toner to remove oil that has accumulated in your face while you sleep. This step can make your cosmetics go on easier, with better results

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“Premier” is Your Key and it’s the Secret: A primer is the trick to have your makeup stays throughout the whole day. Before applying the foundation and by using a brush or a sponge apply the primer throughout your face to cover the fine lines, red areas, oily areas, and any spot that you want to cover. This will help your makeup to stay on.

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Moisturizing: After washing and cleaning, use a moisturizer all over your face.

Make sure to use the right moisturizer that matches your skin. For oily skin buy an oil free or gel moisturizer, and for dry skin buy a more nourishing one.

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Oil-Free Concealer: It’s important to use a concealer to cover any blemishes on your face, and especially to cover the dark circles under the eyes. It is better to use an oil-free product, because oil causes the concealer to look greasy in humidity and heat.

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Waterproof Mascara: It is resistant to water, and comparing to regular mascara, this will stay on longer!

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Powder To Set Everything in!: After applying your foundation it’s very important to use a large brush to lightly dust your face with pressed or loose powder to set your makeup and absorb excess oil. Apply a little powder all over your face and make sure to apply a little on eyelids

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Eyeliner: Line your eyes with liquid eyeliner or gel eyeliners. Liquid liners are more likely to stay longer than pencil eyeliners.

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9 Lip Color: Apply a foundation on your lips and then use a long lasting lipstick.

But before applying it make sure to moisturize your lips properly.

Finally the Blusher: Choose a color that you think will look appropriate and won’t stand out too much. Apply it on your face, and now you’re ready to go!

Follow these steps, So you can be beautiful, stunning and fresh all day!

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African fashion is all about colors.

The daring combinations of vibrant colors and tribal patterns present in most African traditional costumes have long ago crossed the borders of the continent and inspired designers world-wide.

But while African fabrics and hand-made accessories become increasingly popular around the world, Africa remains a continent of striking contrasts. In Africa you’ll find tribes that are very faithful to their traditional way of dressing, but also promising fashion designers ready to make a name in the haute couture industry.

There is also a casual African style consisting of a mix of European cuts with African fabrics or vice versa.

Add colors to your perfect look, be more fun & enjoy life with the African necklaces that gives you a great feeling with the lovely crazy color mixing inspired by Africa theme of fashion

Halle Berry is over 40 and positively glowing! Is it because of her beautiful baby daddy or that drop dead stunningly gorgeous Louis Vuitton African Queen Clutch? African Queen clutch for $2580 from Louis Vuitton.

African Printed Fabrics like (Super Prints, Kanga which is from Tanaznia, Kitenge From Lagos Nigeria, Leso, Capalona, Java Prints, Paharias & other varieties of Wax Prints) they make wearing a shoes more fun!

The Super Snap clutch makes a great evening bag or could easily add a nice touch to a more casual look. Urban Knit Clutch bags is a mixture of batik and ankara fabrics with embellishment both stylish and practical.

Some of the fabrics are a tie dye fabric from Nigeria. This is known as ‘Adire’. It is also lined internally with a bright pink cotton fabric. One of the ‘flowers’ in the pattern has been sequined for a bit of extra glam.

African prints in European cuts are a HIT NOT ONLY on fashion wear but also on FURNITURE

Omar Hamad

Horror Films

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orror films, oh how we people crave them. There’s nothing like a good chillfest to keep awake in the night. It’s hard to point down what’s so appealing about the horror genre. It’s unpleasant to watch, it’s slow, most of the time it is of low quality. It can even be argued that it’s a form of masochism. Yet, we keep coming back to it over and over. People argue that it’s a dying genre, yet it continues to be one of the more profitable genres out there. (Even if the genre is plagued with sequels and remakes).

The secret behind the love of the genre is quite simple, yet we don’t think about it much. It’s curiosity. Humans are curious by nature, but we train ourselves to contain that curiosity within, to keep out of strangers businesses. But this is the beauty behind storytelling, there’s nothing to hide. When we watch a movie or read a book, even if the meaning behind the story is vague and the story itself is filled with metaphors, we demand the right to know everything. And if little is explained, we decide to fill in the holes ourselves. And this is how the horror genre works. In a good horror movie, the villain, or the cause behind the main conflict, is mysterious. We don’t know what is exactly is going on. We know it’s bad, that’s the scary part, but we continue to watch it because of our own curiosity. We want to know what’s causing all of the commotion, yet we dread the inevitably frightening (or stupid) result. This is why we cover our faces yet we leave a hole open.

This is why we scream at the characters not to continue searching, yet we secretly want them to do whatever we find stupid, because we need to know the result.

Curiosity is a storytelling tool that can be used for other genres than horror. The mystery itself isn’t scary, but the answer is. Let’s use a simple example, spiders, why do people freak out when they see them? Even if you do not fear them, you cannot deny the fact that they look strange. They’re foreign to us. And that freaks us out. Yet still, we cant’ look away. No matter how scared the audience, they are fascinated by whatever is foreign. So we keep watching, no matter how gruesome the result. If the movie is successful at not scaring us, but disturbing us, keeps us thinking about it, makes us dread the moment when the killer comes, or the possessed child attacks etc.. Then it succeeded as a horror film. Too many movies get away with only using jump scares and label themselves as “horror”. It’s wrong, and these kinds of movies keep ruining genre. Screaming “BOO” to someone when he least expects it doesn’t make you scary, it makes you obnoxious.

The horror genre is harder to tackle than most filmmakers think. A scary movie isn’t loud and contains as much blood into a scene as humanly possible. A scary movie exploits our curiosity, forces us to sit through something disturbing, yet making us want to see more. If it does that, than it succeeds as a horror movie.

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U.S. Top Box Office The Bourne Legacy

The Expendables 2

The Dark Knight Rises

ParaNorman

Directed by: Simon West

Directed by: Tony Gilroy

Directed by: Chris Butler, Sam Fell

Directed by: Christopher Nolan

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Liam Hemsworth and Randy Couture

Starring: Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz and Edward Norton

Starring: Christian Bale, Tom Hardy and Anne Hathaway

Genres: Action | Adventure

Starring: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Anna Kendrick and Christopher Mintz-Plasse

Genres: Action | Adventure | Mystery

Synopsis: Mr. Church reunites the Expendables for what should be an easy paycheck, but when one of their men is murdered on the job, their quest for revenge puts them deep in enemy territory and up against an unexpected threat.

Synopsis: An expansion of the universe from Robert Ludlum’s novels, centered on a new hero whose stakes have been triggered by the events of the previous three films.

The Campaign

The Odd Life of Timothy Green

Genres: Animation | Adventure | Comedy Synopsis: A misunderstood boy, takes on ghosts, zombies and grown-ups to save his town from a centuries-old curse.

Genres: Action | Crime | Drama Synopsis: Eight years on, a new terrorist leader, Bane, overwhelms Gotham’s finest, and the Dark Knight resurfaces to protect a city that has branded him an enemy.

Premium Rush

HIT & RUN

Directed by: Jay Roach

Directed by: Peter Hedges

Directed by: David Palmer, Dax Shepard

Directed by: David Koepp

Starring: Will Ferrell, Zach Galifianakis and Jason Sudeikis

Starring: Jennifer Garner, Joel Edgerton and CJ Adams

Starring: Bradley Cooper, Kristen Bell, Dax Shepard

Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Michael

Genres: Comedy | Drama | Fantasy

Genres: Action | Comedy | Romance

Synopsis: A childless couple bury a box in their backyard, containing all of their wishes for an infant. Soon, a child is born, though Timothy Green is not all that he appears.

Synopsis: Former getaway driver Charlie Bronson jeopardizes his Witness Protection Plan identity in order to help his girlfriend get to Los Angeles. The feds and Charlies former gang chase them on the road.

Genres: Comedy Synopsis: In order to gain influence over their North Carolina district, two CEOs seize an opportunity to oust long-term congressman Cam Brady by putting up a rival candidate. Their man: naive Marty Huggins, director of the local Tourism Center.

The Cold Light of Day

theCity recommend Movie Directed by: Mabrouk El Mechri Starring: Henry Cavill, Bruce Willis and Sigourney Weaver Genres: Action | Thriller Synopsis: After his family is kidnapped during their sailing trip in Spain, a young Wall Street trader is confronted by the people responsible: intelligence agents looking to recover a mysterious briefcase.

Sherlock

Shannon and Dania Ramirez Genres: Action | Thriller Synopsis: In Manhattan, a bike messenger picks up an envelope that attracts the interest of a dirty cop, who pursues the cyclist throughout the city.

Tv show theCity recommend Directed by: Mark Gatiss, Steven Moffat Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman and Una Stubbs Genres: Crime | Drama | Mystery Synopsis: A modern update finds the famous sleuth and his doctor partner solving crime in 21st century London.

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September Reads Cupcakes and Cashmere: A Guide for Defining Your Style, Reinventing Your Space, and Entertaining with Ease

By Emily Schuman

The New New Deal : The Hidden Story of Change in the Obama Era

By Michael Grunwald In a riveting account based on new documents and interviews with more than 400 sources on both sides of the aisle, award-winning reporter Michael Grunwald reveals the vivid story behind President Obama’s $800 billion stimulus bill, one of the most important and least understood pieces of legislation in the history of the country.

Friends Forever (Limited Edition) By Danielle Steel Five children meet on the first day of kindergarten. In the years that follow, they become friends and more than friends. Together, they will find strength, meet challenges, face life’s adventures, endure loss, face stark realities, and open their hearts. In this moving novel, #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel traces their unforgettable journey—full of tests and trials—as three boys and two girls discover the vital bonds that will last a lifetime.

The Light Between Oceans: a novel both heartbreaking and transcendent By ML Stedman

After four harrowing years on the Western Front, Tom Sherbourne returns to Australia and takes a job as the lighthouse keeper on Janus Rock, nearly half a day’s journey from the coast. To this isolated island, where the supply boat comes once a season and shore leaves are granted every other year at best, Tom brings a young, bold, and loving wife, Isabel. Years later, after two miscarriages and one stillbirth, the grieving Isabel hears a baby’s cries on the wind. A boat has washed up onshore carrying a dead man and a living baby.

Throne of Glass : By Sarah J. Maas After serving out a year of hard labor in the salt mines of Endovier for her crimes, 18-year-old assassin Celaena Sardothien is dragged before the Crown Prince. Prince Dorian offers her her freedom on one condition: she must act as his champion in a competition to find a new royal assassin.

Her opponents are men-thieves and assassins and warriors from across the empire, each sponsored by a member of the king’s council. If she beats her opponents in a series of eliminations, she’ll serve the kingdom for three years and then be granted her freedom.

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Cupcakes and Cashmere features original material that has not been previously published on the site. With her signature photographic layouts, Emily creates a lifestyle that is chic and achievable for every reader, making this the ultimate style guide for living a fashionable life.

Forks Over Knives - The Cookbook: Over 300 Recipes for Plant-Based Eating All Through the Year [Paperback]

By Del Sroufe, Isa Chandra Moskowitz If you want to lose weight, lower your cholesterol, and prevent (or even reverse!) chronic conditions such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes, the right food is your best medicine. Thousands of people have cut out meat, dairy, and oils and seen amazing results. If you’re among them—or you’d like to be—you need this cookbook.

Heart, Smarts, Guts, and Luck : What It Takes to Be an Entrepreneur and Build a Great Business

By Anthony K. Tjan.

In this book, three prominent business leaders and entrepreneurs—now venture capitalists and CEO advisers—share the qualities that surface again and again in those who successfully achieve their goals. The common traits? Heart, smarts, guts, and luck.

Star Wars (X-Wing): By Aaron Allston Three decades have passed since Wraith Squadron carried out its last mission. Taking on the most dangerous and daring operations, the rogues and misfits of the elite X-Wing unit became legends of the Rebellion and the Second Galactic Civil War, before breaking up and going their separate ways. Now their singular skills are back in vital demand—for a tailor-made Wraith Squadron mission.

Brazil Is the New America: How Brazil Offers Upward

Mobility in a Collapsing World

By James Dale Davidson

As the future of the American economy seems to get bleaker by the day, it is tempting to look abroad for business opportunities. Europe and Asia don’t provide much hope, but what about somewhere that’s both closer to home and sunny year-round? In Brazil is the New America: How Brazil Offers Upward Mobility in a Collapsing World, James D. Davidson shows that the current financial situation in Brazil is a haven for those looking to make money in a world in turmoil.

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Never Ever Getting Back Together

Taylor Swift Whistle

Flo Rida Lights

Ellie Goulding Call Me Maybe

Carly Rae Jepsen Wide Awake

Katy Perry Some Nights

Fun. As Long As You Love Me

Justin Bieber & Big Sean Payphone

Maroon 5 & Wiz Khalifa One More Night

Maroon 5 Titanium

David Guetta & Sia Home

Phillip Phillips Somebody That I Used To Know

Gotye & Kimbra Where Have You Been

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Owl City & Carly Rae Jepsen Blow Me (One Last Kiss)

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Fun. & Janelle Monae Scream

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Love & Theft No Lie

2 Chainz & Drake Give Your Heart A Break

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Hunter Hayes Die In Your Arms

Justin Bieber Everybody Talks

Neon Trees Even If It Breaks Your Heart

Eli Young Band Don’t Wake Me Up

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ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM SERIES II ARRIVES IN KUWAIT KUWAIT – The new Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II has officially arrived in

Kuwait after having been revealed for the first time in the country at Ali Alghanim & Sons Automotive, the sole dealer for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in Kuwait.

The famous words of Sir Henry Royce-“Strive for perfection in everything you do”-have once more echoed through the hallways of the home of RollsRoyce in Goodwood, with the production of the Phantom Series II family, which projects a more informal presence with a greater emphasis on driving.

The new car has been thoughtfully updated through introducing cuttingedge technologies and enhancements to an already peerless drive train. As a consequence, the new Rolls-Royce Phantom family Series II is a modern interpretation of the classic timeless Phantom design. The cars take the core values of Rolls-Royce and create a contemporary effortless luxury; achieving a new dynamism while remaining true to the brand heritage.

Geoff Briscoe, Regional Director, Middle East, Africa and Latin America at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, said: “The Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II embodies the 21st-century Rolls-Royce. More than 100 years of engineering and design excellence expressed in a modern enhanced style. The Phantom Series II design broadens the appeal of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, attracting individuals who appreciate its fusion of ultimate refinement, and cutting-edge technology.”

Yousef Al Qatami, General Manager of Ali Alghanim & Sons Automotive, said: “We are delighted and honoured to premiere the highly anticipated RollsRoyce Phantom Series II in Kuwait. This pinnacle of automotive excellence is attracting great interest and will without a doubt contribute to the continued success of Rolls-Royce in the country. As one of the best performing

Rolls-Royce dealers in the Middle East, Ali Alghanim & Sons Automotive continually delivers excellence - from our unsurpassed vehicles, to the quality of service we provide our uncompromising clientele.”

New LED lighting:

The Phantom’s striking new front-end, with re-styled bumpers and rectangular light apertures, perhaps best encapsulates the essence of the significant changes that lie beneath.

Rolls-Royce is the first to include full LED headlamps as standard on a production car. As well as delivering a characteristic whiter light, augmenting safety and preventing driver tiredness, these allow for the introduction of new technologies that better control lighting.

Effortless as standard

The Phantom Series II features new driver assistance technologies and a modern user interface with a re-designed multi-media controller, an 8.8 inch control centre display and a front, rear and top-view camera system that further augment ease of manoeuvring.

Waftability and sublime ride

The word waftability has long been part of the Rolls-Royce lexicon, with models past and present being renowned for their magnificent ride experience. Phantom Series II reinforces the company’s reputation for both.

The new 8-speed automatic gearbox and rear differential enhance the already exemplary driving dynamics perfectly complementing the V12 direct injection engine. Fuel consumption improves by 10 per cent on the combined cycle and CO2 emissions fall from 388 to 347 g/km as a consequence.

The Phantom Series II is a modern execution of tiwmeless Rolls-Royce elegance, which widens its appeal beyond the purely traditional but retains the core values that make the Rolls-Royce marque unique.

For questions please contact: Alaa Tarabay Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited Corporate Communications Manager Middle East Phone: +971 4 3848588 E-mail: alaa.tarabay@rolls-roycemotorcars.com Randa Kamal DABO & CO Tel: +971 (0)50 188 97 44 Email: randa.k@daboandco.com Muhammed Yousef Mughal Ali Alghanim & Sons Automotive Co. W.L.L Tel +965 2 2246 516 Fax: +965 2 2246 139 Email: muhammed.mughal@aas.com.kw

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Photography By Ramez Adel

Ali Alghanim & Sons Automotive debuts the new generation of Phantom Family

Mohammed Abdul Qader Marketing & PR Manager

Geoff Briscoe,

Regional Director

Abbas Ashmar Brand Manager

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Press Releases Versace Autumn/Winter 2012-13 Women’s Collection A sexy rock vibe sets the mood this season against a backdrop of dark seduction.

Leather, velvet and rich satin are bound together with silver chains and metal mesh, giving a new metallic sheen to coats and dresses. A smooth round shoulder shapes jackets, while soft alpaca and astrakhan are mixed with a new take on chainmail.

Flashes of silver reflect from curve enhancing bustiers on short dresses in bright orange and yellow. A strong femininity with a parallel glamour defines this season, utterly seductive and persuasive in its tone.

‫ األنوثة بامتيا‬..))‫(( لوف فيوري‬ ‫ من ارتداء األحذية ذات الكعب العايل و استخدام قوة العطر الظهار‬،‫خصيصًا للنساء الراغبات يف التمتع بامتياز األنوثة‬ ‫يخبى هذا العطر بني طياته نفحات‬ ‫ و‬.))‫ أطلقت شركة ((ناين ويست)) أول عطورها حتت اسم ((لوف فيوري‬،‫جاذبيتهن‬ ْ ‫ فجاءت‬،‫ و تصميم زجاجته مستلهم من كعب احلذاء‬،‫مثرية من الفواكه الطازجة و أوراق الزهور و األخشاب الدافئة و العنرب‬ ‫ و العطر متوفر بلون الساتان األسود و جمموعة‬،‫قمة الزجاج على شكل كعب عايل مدبب يف املقدمة عند أصابع القدم‬ ‫ يف حني يأتي الزجاج النقي و القوي بتصميم كالسيكي أنيق ليحقق التوازن بني جاذبية األنثى‬،‫من األلوان و األشكال األخرى‬ .‫و عطرها االسر‬

New Collection From tfk I The Fragrance Kitchen The Musk Collection The Journey Starts Today With The Three Musketeers Keep Your Musk - Floral Citrus, Saved By The Musk - Fern Aroma & Musky Ever After - Musky Floral Sheikh Majed Al-Sabah Launches The Fragrance Kitchen (TFK), An Innovative Perfume House Inspired

By His “EAST MEETS WEST” Philosophy. Location: Al Hamra Luxury Center

Baume & Mercier unveils new Hampton Women Small Watches The enchanting new series is the result of the rich heritage and spirited emotion that underscores Baume & Mercier’s watchmaking expertise. These core philosophies inherent in Baume & Mercier’s DNA, and in its stylish new timepieces, correlate unusually close to the spirit and values of the globally recognized Hamptons, where seaside living embraces family sharing, deep roots and casual relaxed elegance. It is in this seaside living attitude, among unchanging landscapes of sandy beaches, waves and driftwood, like the ticking of a clock for eternity that Baume & Mercier connects with discerning women – those who recognize that life is about moments.

Indeed, the relationship between Baume & Mercier’s creative spirit and the rich authenticity of the Hamptons brings global appeal to the brand on a grassroots level with which so many can identify.

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”‫ يف مسابقة الطريان “ريد ُبل فلوغتاغ‬AMZN Pilots Team ‫البنك األهلي الكويتي يرعى فريق الطيارين‬ ‫ مسئوليتنا” قدم البنك األهلي الكويتي‬...‫لدوره الرائد والتزامه الدائم بحملة املسئولية االجتماعية “جمتمعنا‬ ”‫ وذلك ضمن فعاليات مسابقة الطريان الرابعة “ريد ُبل فلوغتاغ‬AMZN Pilots Team ‫رعاية لفريق الطيارين‬ .2012 ‫ “إن العمل يف البنك األهلي الكويتي ال‬:‫وعن هذه الرعاية صرحت سحر الذربان مديرة العالقات العامة‬ ‫يقتصر فقط على العمل املصريف وخدماته التي نحرص على تقدميها للعمالء بأفضل مستوى بل ميتد‬ ...‫دورنا كمؤسسة مصرفية رائدة يف الكويت لنتواصل مع كافة شرائح اجملتمع من خالل حملة “جمتمعنا‬ ‫ حيث نحرص على دعم األنشطة والفعاليات الشبابية التي حتمل روح اإلبداع والتحدي ملا فيها من‬،”‫مسئوليتنا‬ ‫ ويقوم البنك برعاية العديد من األنشطة املتميزة يف خمتلف اجملاالت مما يعزز‬.‫حتفيز و توجيه لطاقاتهم‬ .‫رؤيته كمؤسسة مصرفية رائدة تهتم مبختلف شرائح اجملتمع‬ ‫جتدر اإلشارة إىل أن مسابقة ريد ُبل فلوغتاغ تعني يوم الطريان وهي تعترب من األنشطة التي تنظمها شركة‬ ‫ أقيمت اكرث من‬،‫ ومنذ ذلك الوقت‬،1991 ‫ وقد أقيم اول عرض ريد بل فلوغتاغ يف النمسا عام‬.‫ريد ُبل حول العامل‬ ‫ مسابقة حول العامل وتقوم جميع الفرق املتنافسة بتصميم طائرات ومركبات صغرية ويتم دفعها ذاتيا‬40 ‫ وكانت هذه املسابقة املرحة اإلبداعية قد اجتذبت آالف‬.‫لتطري فوق املاء حملاولة قطع أطول مسافة قفز‬ .‫العشرات من املشاهدين واحلضور منذ انطالقتها يف الكويت على شاطئ املارينا يف منطقة الساملية‬

Kuwait Riders Kuwait Riders the largest motorcycles riders in the city are going to celebrate & participate in the day of international peace approved by the United Nations, bringing for the first time, Peace One Day to Kuwait, to raise awareness of peace in the region and to create a local unity that can ripple out onto a global unity for peace. The Art Salon, an art movement of composed of artists, designers & musicians of all nationalities that live & work in Kuwait, is hosting “Peace One Day - Global Truce” in Kuwait for the first time, by having an art exhibition to honor global peace. Join us if you support global peace. Children are welcome. We want them to grow up understanding & supporting peace.

Date: Friday 21 September 2012 at 05:30PM Location: CAP - Contemporary Art Platform, Shuwaikh, Kuwait. Opposite Shuwaikh Immegration Dept. (same complex of eureka & midas)

Nikon Launches Flagship COOLPIX Digital Compact Camera P7700 All-new model features fast NIKKOR lens with maximum apertures of f/2-4 and a 1/1.7-in. Backside illumination CMOS image sensor TOKYO – Nikon Corporation launched the COOLPIX line’s newest and most advanced model today, the P7700, a high-performance digital compact camera loaded with the company’s best imaging technology and functions. Users will enjoy full-scale manual photography on par with digital-SLR cameras and can brush up on their techniques, as well as explore system expansion.

The successor to the P7100, the P7700 offers several key advances over its predecessor, including faster continuous shooting and enhanced image quality when shooting at high sensitivities. Highlights include a large 1/1.7-inch Backside illumination CMOS image sensor and a high-speed 7.1X optical zoom NIKKOR lens with an effective 12.2-million pixel count.

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HOROSCOPES Whats Your Sign?

ARIES (March 21 - April 19)

LIBRA (September 23 - October 22)

TAURUS (April 20 - MAY 20)

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21)

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20)

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - DECEMBER 21)

CANCER (June 21 - July 22)

CAPRICION (DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 19)

LEO (June 23 - August 22)

AQUARIUS (JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 18)

VIRGO (August 23 - September 22)

PISCES (JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 18)

Remember that it takes acorns and a lot of time and patience to make a shady oak tree, and that seeds planted now may take a long time to come to fruition. Avoid making enemies over minor matters, even if you feel you are right. An interesting evening could develop from what seems to be a very boring affair. Guard your tongue when referring to a higher-up’s private life.

The variety in your social life may have reached the bedlam state and you should take time to sort things out and do away with the unnecessary dates on your calendar so that you can enjoy the truly important ones. Give a thought to spending time with an older person who cares deeply for you. Career improvement is possible now if you make the proper overtures to the proper person.

A major purchase you have been planning should perhaps be delayed for a short while until you get some definite information on a promised promotion or pay raise. Consider becoming involved in some community project which could utilize your talents and yield personal pleasure as well as make a definite contribution to the community.

Your ability to expend energy over and above your normal expected share is a rare gift — but you should be cautious of doing so much that you endanger your health. As the season begins to move more definitely into the cooler period, you should be careful of exposure and drafts. Expect an important letter in the mail which could alter your present lifestyle.

Use that recently acquired bit of “found” money in ways that will bring personal pleasure. Saving is a good habit — but you also need to indulge yourself once in a while, in order to keep the creative juices flowing. Don’t go off the deep end over a new love interest. That is not to say you should ignore chances for fun and frolic — just try to keep things on an even keel and don’t expect too much.

Family illness or an accident could mar your plans for a long-planned outing or vacation. Keep your money in your sock instead of throwing it away on projects which will not do much for your personal pleasure or your long-range improvement. An introduction to a striking companion could set the stage for a highly interesting relationship.

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Be satisfied with getting the job done, even if the credit is claimed by people of little real ability. Wise observers will know who is responsible and arguments over a credit line could prove harmful. Financial matters should be handled promptly and advice should be sought from an older and more adept person if problems develope.

Be careful not to assume the worst about a close friend or lover, particularly if someone comes to you bearing tales. If the charge is serious, face up to it and ask for an explanation — but don’t convict before the defense has a chance to speak. Absolute honesty in a work situation is vital, as there are those who are observing you closely in relation to a possible promotion or job offer.

If at all possible, plan to get away for a few days in the near future so you can re-think some long-made plans for the future. A change in direction now might be difficult — and even painful — but not as much as it could be later. Give up on a romantic project that has been hanging fire. It could be reopened later to the advantage of everyone concerned.

A change of direction or profession is not impossible for you at this point. It is not advisable to throw away years of preparation on a lark — but remaining in a situation because it is easy is not the best move either. Seek advice from a person who has faced a similar situation. An old flame could make an amusing, yet attractive, proposition.

Your love life may be in for an exciting, if bumpy, period during which there could be some exhilarating highs — and a few deep depressions. If you hang on for the entire ride, however, you will probably be glad that you did.

Career choices could be many at this time, but give full consideration to your present position before you grab for the brass ring. Ignore a threat from a jealous person.

Your business life could become inescapably involved with your private life, bringing a good deal of frustration and even unhappiness — unless you follow a strict rule about fraternization in the office. Keep your head down in any family arguments and avoid direct confrontations concerning your past. Gain an undying friendship by being discreet concerning a minor offense.

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