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41 ‫ مشاكل رئيسية للشعر وحلولها‬3
REVIEWS 29 Cassette Tapes Neckties
10 The Day Spa for Men EVENTS
12 The Early Bird 14 “I Love Business” Expo 2009 ‫سؤال وجواب‬
MADE IN KUWAIT 23 ‫الزواج سنة احلياة واستقرار للطرفني‬
INSIGHTS
15 Christmas Passions 32 Brownies Delight
16 How Emotions Colour Our Decisions Travel 56 Gadgets
19 Study Abroad: Have a Plan! 25 The Rivers of Kenya 64 Food
21 Time for a Permanent Spring Clean! 65 City Kids
ART & CULTURE 70 Press Releases
24 Dressed to Impress
6 The Lowry Gallery 73 Horoscopes
ENTERTAINMENT 8 ‫مختارات من الشعر املعاصر في منطقة اخلليج العربي‬
58 TOP 20 of 2009
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ART & CULTURE

The Lowry Gallery

Artists Bev Ross and Chris Lee
Zehra Habib
Brushes in tin cans and plastic tubs smeared with paint
occupy the corner of the room. We sit on stools at flat
white tables, fluorescent lights preventing shadows from
being cast on paper, which always made it difficult, I recall
from my school days, to draw realistic still lifes. I am in
art class at the British School of Kuwait. Outside the
door is the Lowry Gallery.
Opened by Member of Parliament Baroness Morris in
April 2009, The Lowry Gallery operates within the British
School of Kuwait in Salwa. The Lowry Gallery was founded
by Graham Hawkins, the first Principal of The British
School of Kuwait (1993-2008). In 1996 he founded the
British Studio Arts to promote British painting, glass,
and ceramics in Kuwait and has wide experience in gallery
ownership and knowledge of the art world. Currently
he is chief Executive of British International WLL, the
trading, contracting, and educational services company.
This month, work by artists Bev Ross and Chris Lee is
on exhibit.
Bev Ross, an accomplished artist whose work has been
sold across the US, Europe, and the Middle East, has
been exhibiting art in museums and galleries in England
since she was 16. With an MA in Art Fashion and Textiles
and an MA in Management and Leadership in Education,
Bev is the Head of Faculty of Art at the British School
and the Lowry Gallery Director for galleries and
workshops open to the public.

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Bev’s goal is to raise awareness of art in Kuwait through
the exhibition of work by student artists and artists in
the community. “Often, children in Kuwait think of art as
a hobby. Their parents tell them that, but everything that
happens in this world has to be designed, down to the
shoes you wear. So art can’t be just a hobby--it opens
the door to many careers and it pays well.”
The gallery has been generating interest from artists in
Kuwait, and has been quite successful. “Having a gallery
in the middle of the school is good for students, some
of whom have never been taken to an art gallery. They
come in, sit down, and draw.”
Bev’s textile background influences her artistic style.
The use of mixed media--printed inks, acrylics, fabric
dyes, oils, painting on silk--gives her art a sense of
depth that changes with the viewer’s distance from the
piece. The printing on my scarf (made in Pakistan, a
country famous for its textile industry) reminds her of
her own fabric print design work, which has been used
on sofas, wallpapers, and settees. Location continues to
inspire her art, with many of her pieces incorporating
traditional Middle Eastern subjects.
Chris Lee, the second artist featured in the Lowry
Gallery in December, has exhibited his work in Yorkshire,
England. He earned his BA from Leeds University and
teaches fine art, graphics, and photography at the British
School of Kuwait. His art fuses architecture with vibrant
colors, forging a distinct relationship between shape,
line, and color. Some of his paintings are quite abstract.
“Travel helps inspire me to paint certain things,” Chris
says. He includes Lebanon, Dubai, Kuwait, and Jordan
among his inspirations, and has a painting of the Sydney
Opera House on display.
Chris’s pieces, done in acrylic on canvas, feature landmark
buildings not as backgrounds, but as focal points. The
paintings are characterized by bold, fantastic color
schemes, which create a stark color contrast that
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heightens angular shapes and slight bows and makes
the subject stand in relief against the background. “I
have an appreciation for architectural detail, especially
art deco-style architecture,” he explains. “The shapes of
the building, the curving lines, and the way the building
stands out against the horizon influence my work.”
Chris has always enjoyed exhibiting his work, and finds
that it “helps inspire students when they understand what
their teachers are capable of.” Painting improves his
teaching. His finely detailed black ink-on-paper drawings
are also exhibited, in which Chris’s characteristic boldness
is achieved by the classic contrast of black and white,
the variation of relative sizes of images, and the use
of geometric patterns, such as checkerboards, in the
drawing.
In the light from the high windowed ceiling and from
the rows of lamps strung above the artwork, I search
for hidden symbols in Chris’s ink drawings, small
whimsical masterpieces. Bev shows me the layering
used to achieve texture in her pieces: paper monoprint,
oils, wax, bleached paper, crumpled paper, paint, and
printing. I find myself drawn to a piece that I can’t quite
figure out. “Those are what we call fairy cakes, crumple
cakes,” Bev explains. I understand now. Lines of students
in uniforms from the British School form in front of the
artwork, with eyes clearer than mine are, to perceive the
meanings hidden in layers of paint and paper.
Visit the Lowry Gallery, located in the British School of
Kuwait in Salwa, for a chance to view work by Bev Ross
and Chris Lee or other artists in Kuwait. Look for the
Lowry Gallery’s grand school exhibition in March.
The Lowry Gallery
The White House, Salwa1, Street 1
965 66716079
thelowrygallery.com
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‫ثقافة و أدب‬
‫تستحق اجلوائز مثل هذه اخملتارات الشعرية”‪ .‬ويشعر الكتاب‬
‫واحملررون بالعرفان واالمتنان للصندوق القطري والوطني‬
‫للبحوث ‪ QNRF‬ومؤسسة قطر في جعل هذا ممكنا مبنحهم‬
‫الفرصة للطالب الكتساب خبرة قيمة في مجال الترجمة‬
‫والنشر‪.‬‬
‫ولقد قامت كل من فاطمة مصطفوي و وهند مبارك العيدان‬
‫وسارة مروان القطامي وعائشة خالد النعمة بتقدمي مساهمات‬
‫ال تقدر بثمن إلنشاء هذه اخملتارات‪ .‬كما يتقدم الكتاب واحملررون‬
‫بالشكر والتقدير لعميدة جامعة فرجينيا كومنولث في‬
‫قطر أليسون فانستون لهذا الدعم السخي‪ .‬وعلقت السيدة‬
‫فانستون بقولها “ أنني أعجب وباستمرار مببادرات أعضاء هيئة‬
‫التدريس والطالب‪ .‬هذه اخملتارات تعد من األمثلة البارزة الكبيرة‬
‫واإلبداعية و التي تعبر عن البحث واالستكشاف للوصول إلى‬
‫جمهور هو أبعد من حدود اجلامعة”‪.‬‬
‫ولقد عبر كل من البروفيسور لودج والبروفيسور بني ‪ ،‬وهما‬
‫أصال من الواليات املتحدة األمريكية ‪ ،‬عن قلقهما في البداية‬
‫من أن الشعراء قد يشككون في ما يبذالنه من جهود خللق‬
‫مختارات شعرية مترجمة وعلى الرغم من كرم الشعراء‬
‫اخلليجني معهما الالمتناهي‪ .‬ولقد قال البروفيسور لودج‬
‫‪ ،‬كاتب رواية “أين هذه البحيرة”‪ ،‬مؤسس وكاتب مساهم‬
‫في حترير اجمللة اإللكترونية في األدب والفنون “بالك بيرد” ‪:‬‬

‫أساتذة جامعة فرجينيا كومنولث يقومون‬

‫“ ال ينبغي لنا ان نندهش بتاتا‪ ،‬فاستقبال الشعراء والطالب‬
‫وعائالتهم لهذه الفكرة يعكس الكرم واحلفاوة التي استقبلنا‬
‫بها اجملتمع القطري عند وصولنا إلى الدوحة قبل عدة سنوات”‪.‬‬
‫ويؤمن احملررون والكتاب بأهمية خلق وابتكار مجموعة شعرية‬
‫يتمكن الناس من قراءتها في كل من منطقة الشرق األوسط‬ ‫بنشر مختارات من الشعر املعاصر في‬
‫والغرب على حد سواء‪ .‬ولقد الحظ البروفيسور بيني بأن تقدمي‬
‫الشعر املترجم هو عمل ثقافي وإبداعي في نفس الوقت‪ ،‬وفن‬
‫الترجمة هو أحد طرق إيصال القصيدة إلى القاريء والقاريء‬
‫منطقة اخلليج العربي‬
‫إلى القصيدة‪.‬‬
‫الدوحة – قطر ‪ :‬يقوم مجموعة من أساتذة جامعة فرجينيا كومنولث في قطر بتقدمي‬
‫مختارات من الشعر املعاصر في منطقة اخلليج العربي حتت عنوان “ املد واجلزر”‪ .‬وهم كل‬
‫من األستاذ املساعد باتي بني و األستاذ املساعد سامية ديتز وجف لودج األستاذ املساعد‬
‫السابق في جامعة فرجينيا كومنولث في قطر واملوجود حاليا في جامعة فرجينيا كومنولث‬
‫في ريتشموند ‪.‬‬
‫وهذه هي املرة األولى التي يقوم بها مجموعة من الشعراء بتقدمي مجموعة شعرية باللغة اإلجنليزية في اخلليج العربي ‪ ،‬وتأتي‬
‫هذه اخملتارات لتمثل منطقة الشرق األوسط بصفة عامة وبلدان منطقة الشرق األوسط بصورة فردية‪ .‬وهذه اخملتارات متثل دعوة‬
‫جلميع القراء للتعرف على مجتمع اخلليج العربي الغني واحليوي في نفس الوقت الذي تظهر به العمل األدبي املهم الذي يضطلع‬
‫به الشعراء في هذه املنطقة ‪ .‬وسوف تقوم مؤسسة “ غارنيت إيثاكا للصحافة والنشر” ‪ -‬وهي أحد دور النشر الرائدة والتي‬
‫تقوم بنشر الكتب املتخصصة في منطقة الشرق األوسط واإلسالم ‪ -‬بتقدمي هذه املنشورات في عام ‪ .2011‬ولقد صرح دان نان‬
‫لقد كان من املهم للمحررين تكرمي الشعراء واعمالهم‪.‬‬ ‫– مدير حترير دار النشر بقوله “ يحظى الشعر في اخلليج العربي بشعبية كبيرة‪ ،‬أكثر بكثير مما هو عليه في بريطانيا أو أمريكا‬
‫ولتحقيق وإجناز هذه الغاية مت تكوين فريق من املترجمني يتكون‬ ‫الشمالية” وأضاف قائال ‪ “ :‬أنه فخور جدا بأن يكون ناشر هذه اخملتارات الرائعة ‪ ،‬والتي سوف تقدم جتربة أدبية فريدة من نوعها‬
‫من ‪ :‬خالد املطوع ويوسف زيدان وعيسى بالطة وناي حناوي‬ ‫إلى جمهور جديد من القراء”‪.‬‬
‫وسعيد شياب من قسم دراسات الترجمة في جامعة اإلمارات‬ ‫وهذه اخملتارات ستقدم مجموعة رائعة ومثيرة من القصائد لشعراء من كل من قطر والكويت واململكة العربية السعودية وعمان‬
‫العربية املتحدة وغيرهم كثيرون‪ .‬أما البروفيسور سامية‬ ‫والبحرين ودولة اإلمارات العربية املتحدة‪ .‬وستضم هذه اخملتارات مقدمة من الشاعر الكبير واملترجم واحملرر والكاتب خالد املطوع‪.‬‬
‫ديتز – ومؤلفة كتاب “األدب والوصول إلى املعلومات والتنمية‬ ‫كما ستضم هذه اخملتارات مجموعة واسعة من الشعر للشاعرة ليلى كاشف الغاتا ‪ ،‬من البحرين والتي تبلغ من العمر ‪ 19‬عاما‪.‬‬
‫في العقد األخير من القرن العشرين للجمعية املغربية”‬ ‫كما ستضم اخملتارات بعض أشعار سمو الشيخ محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم أمير دبي‪ .‬ولقد علق البروفيسور بني ‪ ،‬مؤلف اجملموعة‬
‫فلقد عملت جنبا إلى جنب مع الشعراء خللق وابتكار ترجمة‬ ‫الشعرية “أوراكل بونز أند إليجي أند كوالبس” والتي تعني بالعربية وحي العظام والرثاة واالنهيار ‪ -‬ومؤسس ورئيس حترير اجمللة‬
‫تظهر حقيقة عملهم وتكرمه‪ .‬ولقد الحظت بأن “العمل‬ ‫الشعرية ‪،‬الصمام الثنائي‪ ،‬قائال “ لقد وجدت حقا أروع الشعراء في املنطقة وإنني أمتنى لو أستطيع أن أذكرهم جميعا “‪.‬‬
‫عن كثب مع الشعراء قد ال يقدر بثمن من أجل فك املعانى‬
‫املبهمة أحيانا من القصيدة ولفهم املعنى احلرفي والرمزي‬ ‫لقد قام طالب جامعة فرجينيا كومنولث في قطر والدارسون ملقرر األدب بتحديد احلاجة إلى مجموعة شعرية شاملة ملنطقة‬
‫الذي يقصده الشاعر”‬ ‫اخلليج العربي‪ .‬ومت ابتكار واختيار هذه اخملتارات واعتماد جزء منها من قبل مؤسسة قطر ‪ -‬البرنامج اجلامعي لتحديد ودعم أفضل‬
‫االبحاث للطالب اجلامعيني (‪ )UREP‬ويسعى هذا البرنامج إلى تعزيز التعليم باملمارسة وتقدمي التدريب العملي على أنشطة‬
‫سيصاحب نشر هذه اخملتارات من الشعر املعاصر ملنطقة‬ ‫اإلرشاد وتقدمي أساليب فعالة للتعليم اجلامعي‪.‬‬
‫اخلليج العربي ‪“ :‬املد واجلزر”‪ ،‬فعاليات أقليمية ودولية مبا في‬
‫ذلك قراءات حية أمام اجلمهور بكلتا اللغتني العربية واإلجنليزية‪،‬‬ ‫ولقد صرح الدكتور عماد قدوري – مدير هذا البرنامج بقوله ‪”:‬هذا البرنامج هو أحد برامج التي ميولها الصندوق القطري الوطني‬
‫حفل استقبال للشعراء وحلقات عمل ألفراد اجملتمع‪.‬‬ ‫للبحوث ‪ . QNRF‬حيث يفخر هذا الصندوق بتمويل مشاريع أكادميية متنوعة ومتويل واألبحاث العلمية في املرحلة اجلامعية التي‬

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January 2010

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January 2010

The Day Spa for Men

Kuwait’s Best Kept Secret
If David hadn’t poked his head out of the door expectantly,
I would never have known that the dusty burgundy-colored
Zehra Habib villa with five potted trees in front, a building with no outer
marker, is The Day Spa. “You’ve left Kuwait somewhere else,”
he says, with a gliding South African accent. Behind the
Catholic Church in Kuwait City, past the Starbucks, now
to the Behbehani Villas, I am transported “to another
world,” where David is no longer head therapist, but
rather, a spiritual guide.

This world was born from Humoud Al Sabah’s desire

to bring an up-class spa to Kuwait, where a client can
feel that he is the center of attention and can dictate
the therapy. The Day Spa has been a “best-kept secret”
among Kuwaiti men for over three years. Located in
an older area of Kuwait, the spa has been marketed
through word of mouth until this year. As such, the
clientele is mostly from Kuwait or other Gulf countries.
I feel privileged to get a tour. As a woman, I will never
be allowed to get this close. Even though no clients
occupy any of the rooms just yet, I am invisible for a
day, an objective observer emboldened by my position
as outsider. Goody.

How does a woman enter the impenetrable, darkly

sensual world of men? On a causeway of blocks
submerged in a pool, the delicate sound of falling water
and the aroma of spices drawing her further.

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The décor, all authentic pieces from India, Bangladesh,
Thailand, and Burma, creates a temple-like atmosphere,
giving the client a sense of tranquility. “Ayurveda has
been around for centuries,” Humoud explains about
the privileging of Southeast Asia, which is not known
for its spas. “India, for example, is associated with
therapeutic massage and the treatment of diseases
and aches in the advanced stages. Everything in the
spa attaches itself to Asia,” which gives the client the
feeling of wellness associated with Indian medicine.
Even the rooms, warm and with dimly lit interiors,
have Indian and Thai names like Mudra and Devaraja,
decorated with stone masks and reliefs. All rooms
are kept separate to increase the privacy of a client,
and are equipped with personal showers, as some
clients prefer to shower before and after a procedure.
However, the Tandem Room is popular: a double-
occupancy spa room that can service clients that must
discuss business while getting a massage.
Services are designed with specific goals in mind:
“some to rejuvenate, some to uplift, some to relax,”
says the head therapist. “The treatments aid in well-
being, and help a person relax and help with his
health.” Japanese Shiatsu massage, European de-
stress relaxing massage, and deep tissue massage
The Day Spa is located in the Behbehani Villas of Kuwait City, House No. 12, and is open from 10 AM to 10 PM. For reservations, contact 22496699
or 66329772 (66-DAYSPA), and visit www.thedayspa-kw.com for details on gift vouchers and services.
are three of the most popular treatments, all about 20
KD for a one-hour session. Other massages, including
stone and aromatherapy, fall in the 12 to 30 KD range,
and a menu of facials, manicures and pedicures, scrubs,
and wraps are also available. The “journey” packages,
which are a combination of scrubs and massages, are
also a special feature of the spa, awakening the senses
and transporting the client to another plane of reality.
All treatments last from 30 minutes to three hours, and
the usual time is between one hour to 90 minutes.
Spa oils come from France, and most other oils and facial
creams are imported. Ayurvedic oils and treatments
are shipped directly from India for the Ellakkizhi and
Dhara oil treatments. An invigorating Indian massage
available at The Day Spa consists of oil poured directly
onto the head and drizzling down onto the body--no
doubt a treatment worth requesting.
The services notwithstanding, most customers come
exclusively for the therapist. “They’ll only see that
therapist, or they won’t come.”
Despite the name, The Day Spa is busiest at night,
when the interior is lit up with candles. Friday and
Saturday nights are the busiest, but the spa can be full
on a Thursday night, or on odd nights, unexpectedly.
January 2009
December 2010
“Sometimes it doesn’t rain--it pours,” the supervisor
explains, “and the spa inundates with people. If you
walk in there’s a good chance you’ll walk out ‘cause
you won’t get a booking.”
At the end of my visit, the head therapist directs my
attention to the spa walls. “The plastering is popular,”
he explains. “It reminds people of traditional Arab
plastering,” which is a soothing nostalgia-piece,
homage to Humoud’s powerful attention to detail. All
aspects of the spa blend harmoniously to create a
peaceful, enlightened mood, beyond deconstruction
and analysis. I can’t break down and pinpoint how each
detail causes such effects: I only feel the whole.
Although I don’t experience the spa through massage,
I leave feeling relaxed, awakened. I leave reluctantly;
it is a place you’ll want to stay, an escape from city
life onto a different spiritual plane. I had entered the
spa with my head careening with questions in search
of answers, and mysteries in need of solution. Who
is Humoud? Why all the Asian influence? What are the
private desires of men? It almost doesn’t matter. All
yearning, all inquisitiveness has abated. The answers
cannot be found by asking direct questions. The
answer is the spa itself, and needs to be experienced,
no longer written about.
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Bianca Simonian,Restaurateur with a Conscience
Zehra Habib
In a country where expatriates from other nations comprise roughly two-thirds of
the total population, nearly everybody is looking for reminders of home. Although
corporate American restaurants are trendy in Kuwait (for many Americans, part of
the monotonous landscape lining every major US interstate), standard service and
flavors can’t beat the experience of dining in a small local dive where the dishes are
handmade from scratch and the owner knows her customers by name. The Early Bird,
located in Fahaheel, offers this experience for Americans missing a breakfast diner, or
for other Kuwaiti residents hoping to share a piece of Americana.
Bianca Simonian, a petite, blond-haired culinary chef from Los Angeles, opened
The Early Bird in March 2008 to serve US expatriates in Kuwait. The area lacked a
breakfast joint and the nearby apartments, located near the oil refineries, are “full of
Americans.” The restaurant is American even in the details: a large, locally purchased
American flag pinned on the wall above the cash register; a pumpkin commemorating
the Thanksgiving season; the lilting guitar sounds of Coldplay’s “Yellow” and Led
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Zeppelin’s “Going to California,” barely audible in the background. The restaurant,
typical of small indie restaurants in the US, doubles as an art gallery, with featured
pieces changing monthly. “We just wanted to support local artists,” Bianca stated
matter-of-factly. Deep brown and yellow walls and a high ceiling make The Early Bird
a cozy, yet not claustrophobic, space. This is no greasy diner either: it is spotless and
clean.
The Early Bird features newspaper and magazine racks, and a shelf in the corner of the
room with books on the Arabic language and a book on Buddhist teachings. Scrabble
and checkers were on the bottom shelf. “The board games are really popular,” Bianca
explained. “We used to have a porch with a lattice, but it got torn down,” which is still
no deterrent to those customers who want to play games and read along with having
breakfast. The restaurant also functions as a community meeting place, despite its
size. Bianca encourages the formation of book clubs, language groups, and expat
gatherings.
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As I mulled over the menu, a lone American male

seated himself near the door and ordered a Spanish
omelet (Bianca knew him by name), and two groups
of Kuwaiti women enjoyed standard American fare--
pancakes, cheese omelets, and “sausage.” Even on
Tuesday at ten in the morning, the restaurant, which
seats a maximum of 16, was nearly full. Friday mornings
are busiest. Diners usually have to book reservations
on the weekend. “There are long lines on weekends,”
Bianca said, “with usually a one to two hour wait, and
sometimes the customers get angry with me when they
have to wait so long.”
No wonder they get angry, for food like this. For less than
2 KD, a three-egg turkey “ham” and cheddar omelet
with hash browns, three strips of beef “bacon,” and
toast may be ordered, which is more than enough for
one person. “Everything is made from scratch,” Bianca
assured. The orange juice is freshly squeezed, and the
actually much better than the kind I remembered eating hours to make a tote, and about 80 to 90 plastic bags.”
flour for the pancakes, waffles, and biscuits and gravy
back home (which were either baked from frozen dough, Chic touches of color in the primarily white purses are
(the Early Bird is famous for being the only restaurant
or were overly doughy like the kind available in fried achieved using colored plastic bags, some bright pink,
serving them in all of Kuwait) is milled locally. For the
chicken joints), a tribute to the high quality of Bianca’s others aqua and teal. Bianca’s purses, waterproof and
health-conscious, the menu offers nutritious and tasty
cooking. highly durable, will be featured in the Reuse Exhibit
breakfast items, including fresh fruit and an egg white
at Avenues Mall this year. The Early Bird and Chevron
The turkey “ham” in the omelet was just as good as the
are drop-off centers for plastic bags. Kuwaiti residents
real thing, I’d been told, and the beef “bacon” was crispy,
who want to reduce environmental waste and aid a
as it should have been, unlike the softer turkey “bacon”
humanitarian project may contact Bianca for details
used in other restaurants. All the food was filling and left
about sponsoring a drop-off center.
me feeling energized. The food was definitely authentic,
highly delicious, and worth coming back for.
Bianca was business-like throughout the morning but
became enthusiastic when introducing her side-project.
“We’re taking plastic bags to the Ethiopian shelter, where
women who don’t have residency or whose sponsors
have cancelled their visas stay temporarily. They crochet
the bags into purses.” Bianca sported a stylish tote
made entirely from plastic bags. “They’re just trying to
omelet. The Early Bird serves lattes and hot chocolate, get home,” she stated, using money generated through
perfect for warming up on a winter morning. A special purse sales.
kids’ menu rounds out the bill of fare, providing plenty
of choices for anyone in your group. A small purse may be purchased for 1 KD, and a beach
tote may cost between 15-20 KD. “It takes five to eight
I couldn’t decide what to order (I wanted to try
everything), so Bianca told me not to worry and promised
The Early Bird, a clean, cozy, family-friendly nook, is
me a sampling of her menu. She headed to the kitchen
open from 5 am to 3 pm in Fahaheel. The Early Bird will
to cook breakfast, serving her other customers herself
open in Jabriya starting in December. Look for Bianca in
as much as possible, despite the rush. After a while in
Jabriya for the first three months after the launch of the
the kitchen, Bianca brought me breakfast: hot Lipton
new restaurant, which will serve breakfast, lunch, and
tea, pancakes with butter melting on top, soft biscuits,
dinner.
a stack of waffles dusted with powdered sugar, perfectly
browned hash browns, a turkey “ham” and cheddar
cheese omelet, and beef “bacon,” all served with a big
The Early Bird in Fahaheel is located at Balatt al
jug of maple syrup and Tapatío, a tangy tex-mex hot
Shuhadaa and Street 43, off Exit 212. Catering is
sauce I didn’t think I would find in Kuwait.
available. Contact 23925814 or bianca.earlybird@
The pancakes, hash browns, and waffles had a gmail.com, and check out earlybirdkw.com for
phenomenal melt-in-your-mouth quality that left me weekend specials.
regretting that I hadn’t ordered more. The biscuits were

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EVENTS

“It’s My Own Invention”:

The “I Love Business” Expo 2009

CityPages visited the second annual “I Love Business” Expo, held December 3-5
from 5-11 PM at the Convention Center Royal Suites in Mövenpick in Kuwait’s
Free Trade Zone. The Arabic name of the exhibition, Ebda3ati, translates to
“my invention” in English. Indeed, the expo hoped to feature new names in
Kuwaiti entrepreneurship.

Over a hundred new businesses, many of which were home businesses, had
stalls in both left and right wings of the convention center. The center was
packed with people eager to learn about new business in Kuwait. Young Kuwaiti
entrepreneurs managed their booths expertly. Business owners offered
demonstrations and explanations about their products and services. Branding
and marketing for the businesses was well done--business cards, brochures,
and leaflets were expertly designed.

The concepts behind the new businesses were ideas that have not yet been
tried in the Kuwait market. Types of businesses included shops selling different
beverages (fresh juices, shakes), confectionaries (cookies and brownies), gift
boxes, and exotic pets, to name a few. Fashion design and events management
businesses were also represented. Sponsors American Mattress and BKME
had booths as well.

The exposition served as an incubator for small business--a way for a fresh
business to test its success and experiment with different ideas before
introducing itself to the Kuwaiti buying public.

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INSIGHT / SEASONAL

Joseph L. Padullon

It’s not just a rumor. home so you could prioritize and secure your future first. That would be fun, all right: the usual parlor games and
So just face the music and brace the consequences. After eating all the food you like. It’s not a bad idea, right? Only
I’ve actually seen people in a seemingly suicidal mode
all, it’s the price you were prepared to pay, isn’t it? the trouble with that scenario is that some of the guests
whenever this thing called Christmas is just around the
would bring their kids along, with fancy new clothes and
corner. And people’s sentiments are heightened as the Next, you’re doing your best by providing your loved
toys tacked on them. There would also be games and
main holiday comes closer. ones a decent living. And you chose to be away as
prizes for the kids.
necessitated by the plan to fulfill that aspiration. So stop
Fellow expats, you can’t alienate yourselves from
indulging your feelings of displacement, like you always And this is where your dilemma comes in. You’ll
Christmas just because you’re thousands of miles from
do when Christmas comes. remember having fun somewhere with your family on
home. There’s a lot to be done and hoped for during
Christmas: sharing gifts to relatives, exchanging laughter,
this season. Stop pondering about yuletides past during All right, let me help you with what not to consider doing
or watching carolers do their stints in front of your lawn.
which you and your family spent quality time together; during the holidays:
that’s water under the bridge. Move on! Then you’ll realize the moment of truth: that you’re
Don’t chat online with your sweetheart. Yes, it’s great:
nowhere near the people that you’d like to be with this
Look at it this way: how did you spend your last you could spend hours chatting, cooing, and
time. This will make you desperate to be with them. And
Christmas? I bet you were lonely and miserable, and had reminiscing days that had gone by too fast
then you’ll leave the party, partly fulfilled but mostly
wasted enough time doing senseless things. But when before you both actually knew it. But after
depressed.
you contacted your family back home, did you show any that, you’ll be left alone recalling those
indication that you were desolate? No, because you didn’t sweet memories. Then, you’ll get There’s one good thing for you to
want your kids and loved ones to feel lonelier because sad because you’re living on the consider, though, in biding your
you were away. You even kidded with them, told them other part of the globe. time and forgetting your nostalgia.
fun stories, and discussed with them about what gift they Go to the mall and shop. Busy
Getting connected with your
could expect from you, right? yourself by hunting for a bargain until
family via the internet could also
you’re so exhausted that you have only
I know you were contented and comfortable. You made be a complicated affair, because you’ll be
enough strength left in you to lie in your bed,
them happy during that short moment just by talking feeling bluer later on. Chances are you’re going
close your eyes, and sleep. You’ll discover that
and viewing each other through the internet, despite to feel the same way for the rest of the holiday and be
your fatigued muscles and tired brain can no longer
your location. You were satisfied and understandably a loser. You will have a hard time finding a way to unload
accommodate your grouching.
cheerless again after that. your burden.
What is my preference? My suggestions are wor th
So, how’s that different from this Christmas? Nothing, Visiting a friend who is as lonely as you are is the
trying--or avoiding, for that matter. I always want to help
except that you could change how you celebrate it, which other option I suggest for you not to do. There’s always
people get rid of that plague called homesickness.
might improve your situation. the risk that your gloominess may double because in all
probability, you’ll talk about past Christmases. What a But help me, God, I’m only human. And I want to do all
For one, you could have scheduled your vacation during
surefire way for you to be left devastated. those things because I’m missing my family so much this
this time of year, but (again) you did not. Work-related
Christmas.
constraint? Obviously, you’ve left the comfort of your Avoid visiting a friend who loves hosting a party, too.

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How Emotions Colour Our Decisions
Some things in life cause people to feel… and some
things in life cause people to think… these are known
as emotional and intellectual reactions. Therefore life
can be divided between the things that make you feel
and the things that make you think. Now the question is,
if someone feels something, does that mean that they
think less? It probably does. If a part of our brain is
being occupied by feeling, obviously it makes sense that
we have less capacity for thought. Let us look at the
emotional extreme, such as crying, where people can
barely think at all. It does not mean that people who
are emotional are not intelligent; it just means that they
might be a little dumb during the times in which they are
emotional. Emotions move like a swing on and off for
everyone, sometimes people cry, and sometimes they
are absolutely serious.
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INSIGHT / PSYCHOLOGY
Roli Arora
A colour can cause more emotions than black and white.
So anything with more colours in it is going to be more
emotional to look at. Similarly things that are personal
are emotional, personal things that people like and that
they feel are close or can associate to them. Things like
a house, car or anything someone likes actually. Thus
emotion causes feeling. And if you adore it, it is likely
going to cause more feeling.
Therefore, the more you like something or hate
something, the more emotional it is, but that does not
mean that it might not also cause you to think about it.
One cannot label everything in life as either emotion or
thought however. Life is not a scale with emotions and
thoughts on the opposite ends. There are other factors
involved, such as adrenaline and physical action, which
may cause increased attention that is neither emotional
nor thoughtful. For instance when you are driving a
car, you have a lot of attention on the fact that you
are driving, and you’re not thinking about it or being
emotional about it. Therefore liking something doesn’t
mean that it is emotional. You might like driving a car,
but it doesn’t cause emotions in you.
So what does emotion mean then? Emotions are the
thoughts that we cannot identify, when we feel something,
we are thinking about something unconsciously. And
usually, we just have no idea what it is. These thoughts
related to Emotions and feelings can be broken down
into parts and figured out what those parts are. Whereas
thoughts are just really parts that we can identify.
Therefore the difference between emotions, feelings and
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thoughts is that we know what thoughts are about, but
we don’t have an idea about what emotions and feelings
are, as they are more obscure to identify.
In the past, emotions have been concealed behind closed
doors and ignored in favour of rationality. However, in
this age of commoditization, emotions are in front and
centre.
immediate, subconscious and inescapable. Our skill of
language resides in the rational brain, which may not get
evoked as reactions are primarily emotional in nature.
That is the reason why our reactions are often hard to
verbalize.
We tend to store and recall more readily those
experiences that fit most comfortably into our existing
mental frameworks. Therefore, memory is driven by
preferences, rooted in being at ease with our choices.
For instance when a consumer defends his choice based
on details he previously deemed rationally irrelevant.
But why? The simple reason is that emotions are self-
justifying and hence emotional reactions can become
totally separated from the content. Therefore what we
have already seen will predispose us to what we can
see the very next time around due to our emotional
investment in what’s familiar to us.
Giant MNCs may believe that they have the best functional
superior offer, but the consumer evaluations are in
essence emotionally based. Hence objectivity fails to exit
as everything gets filtered and coloured by emotional
responses. The bottom line is there’s almost always more
commercial gains to be made by going with, rather than
against, what people have already emotionally accepted.
Such MNCs may find emotionally driven decision making
process confusing, frustrating and even objectionable.
But to protest against the hardwired nature of human
nature is not a productive business strategy. Therefore
it is better to acknowledge human nature and work in
accordance to it.
Today emotions occupy prime focus in the new emerging
practice of behavioural science... The influence of
emotions can be seen in areas that range from big issues
like offer differentiation and value in the competitive
global economy to everyday practices like the way
people react to price changes. Therefore the best way
to predict outcomes is to fully account for the vagaries of
human nature… hence emotions matter!

Breakthroughs in science reveal that humans are

primarily emotional decision makers. We perceive
matters in ways that emotionally protect and enhance
our self image. The processing of facts is, in essence,
as much about the processing of one’s emotions as it is
the processing of whatever external dynamics a person
happens to be experiencing.

In reality all the reactions and decisions which flow

from the perceptual process are encoded emotionally
and feelings enhance and influences in processing
information. For instance, how do we choose which
“brands” to notice? Well the first step is screening out
the unfamiliar brands which happen subconsciously in
the perceptual process. We tend to focus on what we
know already and can relate to easily. Looking through
an advertisement, we classify and interpret brand
choices based on perceptual reaction or biases that are
again rooted in emotion.

I don’t say that people will not analyze the facts

vigorously, but emotions are more basic and dominant.
As we feel before we think and those reactions are

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QUESTION OF THE MONTH

H e l l o Damien Hirst was born in Bristol, England in 1965. While still a student at Goldsmith's College
in 1988, he curated the now renowned student exhibition, Freeze, held in east London. In this
exhibition, Hirst brought together a group of young artists who would come to define cutting-
edge contemporary art in the 1990s. In 1991, he had his first solo exhibition at the Woodstock
Street Gallery, entitled In and Out of Love, in which he filled the gallery with hundreds of live
tropical butterflies, some of which were hatched from the monochrome canvases that hung the
walls. In 1992, he was part of the ground breaking Young British Artists exhibition at the Saatchi
Gallery. In this show, he exhibited his now famous Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of
Someone Living, a tiger shark in a glass tank of formaldehyde. That same year he was nominated
for the prestigious Tate Gallery Turner Prize, and later won that coveted award in 1995.

Hirst's best known works are his paintings, medicine cabinet sculptures, and glass tank
installations. For the most part, his paintings have taken on two styles. One is an arrangement
of color spots with titles that refer to pharmaceutical chemicals, known as Spot paintings. The
second, his Spin paintings, are created by centrifugal force, when Hirst places his canvases
on a spinner, and pours the paint as they spin. In the medicine cabinet pieces Hirst redefines
sculpture with his arrangements of various drugs, surgical tools, and medical supplies. His tank
pieces, which contain dead animals, that are preserved in formaldehyde, are another kind of
sculpture and directly address the inevitable mortality of all living beings. All of Hirst's works
contain his ironic wit, and question art's role in contemporary culture.
As Damien Hirst himself puts it:-
Hirst's first exhibition with Gagosian Gallery, entitled No Sense of Absolute Corruption, was in
1996 at the now-closed SoHo location in New York. Superstition was Damien Hirst's first show
at the Beverly Hills space.

“If my grandfather gave my father

an axe, and my father replaced
the handle and gave it to me, and
I replaced the head, is it still my
grandfather’s axe?”
Let us know what you think! Email us at hello@citypageskuwait.com.
Your answer could be published in our next issue.
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INSIGHT / CAREERS
STUDY ABROAD: HAVE A PLAN!
Aniqa Yaqub
As a high school graduate in Kuwait, you may have faced the frustrating application
process and the nail-biting suspense of whether a foreign university will accept you.
Finally, an acceptance letter arrives! After the initial euphoria and excitement wears off,
the Herculean task of preparing for the study abroad experience presents itself. Don’t
let this bog you down but also do not leave things for the last minute. A planned move,
or lack thereof, can make or break your freshman year at college.
Your plan should include the following:
1. Thorough research regarding your adjustment to the huge change in environment,
the host country’s culture and climate, and your accommodation, travel, medical,
financial, and other requirements during your stay.
2. Organized, informed, and systematic packing of documents, clothing, and necessary
items.
3. An investigation and mastering of a few basic skills regarding cooking, laundry,
opening a bank account, getting up and ready without mom, etc.
Let’s examine each part of your plan separately in detail.
January 2010
Research Well: Knowledge is Key
Visiting a country is different from actually living there for an extended period as a
student. This means that if, for example, you are headed to the United States, and have
visited fifty times already, you can’t skip this part of your preparation plan.
The more you know about the environment you’ll be in, how it may affect you, and how
to adapt yourself to it, the more easily you will adjust.
Being aware of the accepted form of behavior, dress, language, and manners will help
you win friends and avoid embarrassment. Universities are generally multicultural and
open to opinions and beliefs. However, negative remarks about someone’s religion,
country, or race can quickly ostracize you.
Self-awareness regarding your own reaction to the massive change in your environment
is extremely important. Studies in intercultural education have shown that there are
five phases of adjustment that almost everyone who lives abroad experiences. These
stages are as follows:
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1. Initial Euphoria: This stage begins with your arrival in

the country and ends when the initial excitement wears off.
2. Irritability: This phase kicks in when a person starts
participating more actively in the new environment. He
experiences frustration and anxiety due to the difficulties
he has in dealing with the most basic aspects of everyday
life. The difference between the host culture and home
culture becomes all too apparent. Sometimes these
insignificant problems can get blown out of proportion.
This stage is also referred to as “culture shock.”
3. Gradual Adjustment: When the “culture shock” phase
is over, the culture and surroundings slowly become
familiar. You gradually begin to orient yourself and
interpret subtle cultural clues.
4. Adaptation: The ability to function confidently in
two cultures is the fourth stage. You no longer feel
“extraterrestrial.” You are not only comfortable in your
host culture but may feel like a part of it.
5. Re-Entry Phase: When you return home from college,
you will enter this last phase of cultural adjustment.
4. Explore the medical services available through your 1. Make two sets of photocopies of all essential
In addition to becoming self-aware and culture-savvy, university and within the city. Many universities offer documents, including your passport, admission letter,
you may also need to deal with being stereotyped medical insurance to students. It is important to look and fronts and backs of credit cards. Take one set of
yourself. It is no secret that the Muslim and Arab image into the cost, convenience, and quality of available copies with you and leave the other one at home.
in the West these days is hardly positive. When others medical help, so that you know exactly where to turn to
2. Mark all luggage, inside and out, with your name and
comment and ask questions about your background, in case of illness.
address. Mark all checked bags in a distinctive way so
country, or religion, be prepared with answers. Instead
5. Knowledge about your host country’s climate and its that they may be found easily.
of feeling intimidated or angry, see it as an opportunity
effects will help you pack wisely and plan better, allowing
to educate. Remember, any negative outbursts on your 3. Basic medicines and any you may need must be taken
you to take measures against “seasonal affective
part will only strengthen false stereotypes. from home. Visit your doctor and have him write you
disorders (SAD),” “black ice,” sunburns, and other a prescription of common drugs that are not available
After research on emotional well-being, the next step climate-related afflictions. Facing six months of harsh over-the-counter. Beware: Medical systems abroad can
is to investigate the practical aspects of your stay. You Canadian winter or the gloom of eternal British rain can be slow and difficult to access. In Canada, for example,
need to explore these areas in detail: be difficult. The more prepared you are, the better you students have been known to wait 6 to 12 hours in the
1. There are various options available for accommodation, will be able to cope. emergency department! By the way, there are no private
such as within a dorm inside the university campus, or Packing Wisely: Better Safe than Sorry hospitals there so you cannot pay your way out.
individually renting or sharing an apartment. Decide 4. Pack essential clothing only. You will not need ten formal
Efficient packing can save you from being placed in a
early, since usually apartments within the university are dresses! It is recommended that you buy specialized
desperate, miserable, or even dangerous situation as
occupied quickly. If you plan on sharing your living space, clothing, such as winter jackets and snow boots, once
soon as you leave home. The following steps will help
you need to be careful when selecting roommates. The you are in the host country. Do not pack tons of sweaters
you be well prepared.
people you live with make up a huge part of your study and scarves from home, as the winter clothing required
abroad experience. in -30°C climates is very different from the comparatively
2. Explore the means of transport in and around the mild Kuwaiti winters. Due to global warming, western
university. Often, convenient bus systems are available summers can get hot, so pack accordingly.
which offer cheap weekly, monthly, and seasonal student Basic Skills: They Do Count
bus passes. University buses may take you shopping on
As a student abroad, it is likely that you will have to
weekends. Owning a cycle is also a good idea as it offers
set up a foreign bank account, arrange for cell phone
built-in exercise. If you need a car, be sure to study the
service, find an apartment, do your own laundry, and
related rules and regulations, which are university- and
maybe even cook and clean for yourself. Who knew life
country-specific.
could be this cruel? Don’t lose heart; it is not rocket
3. Give serious thought to the financial aspects of your science! Put in a little effort to ensure that you can
stay. Work out your monthly routine expenditure and handle these basic tasks independently.
make some funds available for unforeseen expenses
Learning to manage on your own is the first step to personal
and emergencies. Planning and sticking to a monthly
independence. Welcome this opportunity with open arms and
budget will help you manage finances more effectively
you are sure to have the time of your life at college.
at college.

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INSIGHT / SOCIETY
Time for a Permanent Spring Clean!
Reem Ayoub
Without a doubt, a garbage problem exists in Kuwait. The problem lies not only in the
careless dumping of trash on the streets, but also in the type of trash being dumped.
Drive around the streets of Salmiya or Hawally any time of day. Not only will you see
garbage bins overflowing with garbage (and stray cats), but you will also see pieces
of furniture, microwaves, fridges, and other unwanted household around these bins.
Aside from looking ugly, the bins pose a health problem, promoting rodent infestation.
These bins make it difficult for people (like me) to walk from place to place, since
they have to step onto the road to avoid the bins and have to endure the disastrous
stench.
The second problem is the unrecyclable material being dumped, including furniture
and appliances. These pose a health hazard, because children play around the area,
but the real problem lies in that people have no idea where else to throw their junk,
other than on the streets.
Aside from unbiodegradable household items, I have noticed in the short time I have
been in Kuwait how people have no notion of picking up after themselves. I stared in
shock last weekend as I watched a family pack up after their picnic on a patch of grass
near the Marina. They stood up, tipped all their tissues, plastic cups, and drumstick
bones on the grass, made sure there was nothing left on their picnic mat, and walked
away, leaving the place looking like a dump. Another incident that had me staring yet
again was on the road, waiting at the traffic light. The person in the car in front of us
threw a tissue out of the window. As I turned to my husband to comment on how a
person could do such a thing, the person proceeded to throw two more handfuls of
garbage out of their window. That person was clearing out his car, I presume, right
there on the road.
The behavior of children almost always mirrors that of their parents and the adults
around them. This is why, unsurprisingly, kids here have no concept of cleaning up after
January 2010
themselves. As an educator, I see this in my students. They scatter their pencil shavings
onto the floor after sharpening their pencils; they throw paper and chocolate wrappers.
I find tissues lying on the floor, not to mention wet wipes, the new fad after the swine
flu epidemic. When I ask my students why they don’t throw their rubbish in the bin, I
get the same reply time and time again: “It’s the maid's job.” These children cannot be
blamed, because conditioning starts in the home before a child starts school. For this
conditioning to happen, parents, educators, and the whole community need to change
their attitude about the rubbish issue in Kuwait.
For change to begin, I believe a few simple things need to be done. First, more rubbish
bins need to be placed throughout the state. Kuwait certainly can afford it. Second,
there needs to be a site for people to dump inorganic waste, or a number they can dial
and have someone pick it up from their homes, instead of decorating the sidewalks
with it.
Similarly, awareness needs to be raised through national television, whether through
an educational advertisement for kids or an official warning to people that dumping
their rubbish is an offense to society.
We can start with our households and ourselves by throwing our garbage only in
designated areas. Furthermore, we can encourage the people around us to change
their littering habit. For example, I drill my students and remind them to pick up their
rubbish, and reward those who pick up trash around the classroom or school. The key
to eliminating this problem, I believe, is to make the act of littering frowned upon, just
as it is in many other countries around the world. By doing this, anyone who litters
would be stigmatized and would refrain from littering in the future.
Humans are creatures of habit. Just as some of us learned to litter, we can easily learn to
throw our garbage in the bins. It will not happen overnight, but each one of us has a role
to play, and with continued effort, it is possible to see a cleaner, greener Kuwait.
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‫ومن جانب أبدت شهد اجلار اهلل لفكرة الزواج خالل فتره الدراسة‪،‬مبينة إن‬
‫الزواج استقرار وتصفية للذهن ويكون مساعدا إذا أحسن اختيار الزوج الذي‬
‫يراعي ويقدر ظروف الزوجة وان الدين اإلسالمي حث على الزواج‪.‬‬

‫وذكرت سارة الرشيدي إن الزواج رفقة العمر التي جتمع بني اثنني جتمعهم‬
‫احملبة واإلخالص لتوفير االستقرار و الراحة النفسية والذهنية وان األسرة هي‬
‫اللبنة األولى في اجملتمع وتؤيد الزواج في أي مرحلة دراسية‪.‬‬

‫وقالت نادية البطي إن الزواج أساسة اإلخالص والتفاهم وإذا توفر االثنني يعتبر‬
‫الزواج ناجح ولكن تعارض الزواج خالل فترة الدراسة ألنه من الصعوبة التي‬
‫تواجه الزوجة في التوفيق بني املنزل والزوج‪.‬‬
‫الزواج رفقة عمر جتمع‬
‫بني اثنني جتمعهم احملبة‬
‫واإلخالص‬
‫سارة الرشيدي‬

‫عذارى السليم الزواج نعمة من اهلل يجب الشكر عليها واحلمد‬

‫ألنها تبعد اإلنسان عن فعل املعاصي واحملرمات التي حرمها اهلل‬
‫الزواج إخالص ومحبة‬ ‫ومن هنا جاءت حكمة الزواج وذلك إلجناب األبناء وأكمل نصف‬
‫بني الطرفني ولكن ال أؤيد‬ ‫الدين‪.‬‬
‫الزواج خالل فتره الدراسة‬
‫نادية البطي‬ ‫وأكدت جلني بو عباس إن الزواج مسؤولية واهتمامات كبيرة وهي‬
‫تفضل إن الفتاة تتزوج بالسنة األخيرة لها بالدارسة ‪.‬‬

‫إما محمد جواد أوضح إن الزواج متعة احلياة واستقرار جلميع‬

‫اإلطراف وال ميانع من الزواج إثناء فترة الدراسة ألنة يعتمد على‬
‫الشخص نفسه ومدى قدرته على املوازنة بحياته ودراسته‪.‬‬

‫الزواج نعمة من اهلل ألنه‬

‫مينع من االنحراف واالبتعاد‬
‫عن املعاصي‬
‫عذارى السليم‬

‫وفي اخلامتة ذكرت زينب يوسف عن سر الزواج ونعمته الكبيرة‬

‫التي أنعمها اهلل على اجلميع منها االبتعاد عن الزنا وهي تؤيد‬
‫الزواج في أي مرحله عمريه ولكن األهم حتمل املسؤولية‬
‫وتوفير الراحة النفسية لطرفني‪.‬‬

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‫سؤال و جواب‬

‫الزواج سنة احلياة واستقرار للطرفني‬

‫يعد الزواج سبب رئيسي للراحة النفسية التي يلجأ إليها اجلميع‪ ،‬فهناك من‬
‫يلجأ إلى الزواج في مرحله مبكرة من العمر واآلخرون في مرحله متأخرة والسبب‬
‫الرئيسي هو النضج واملسؤولية التي تلعب دور أساسي في تكوين احلياة الزوجية‬
‫و ملعرفة بعض أراء الناس أجريت هذا التحقيق على مجموعة من الطلبة ملعرفة‬
‫منهم ما هو الزواج وهل الزواج يشكل عائقا في فتره الدراسة‪:‬‬

‫اماني صقر‬

‫أبدى يوسف الياقوت فكرته عن الزواج هي اخلطوة الصحيحة التي يلجأ‬

‫إليها اجلميع لتكوين األسرة ويشجع على الزواج في مرحله عمرية مبكرة‬
‫ويؤيد الزواج خالل فتره الدراسة‪.‬‬

‫وترى أنوار صالح إن الزواج سنة احلياة خصوصا للمرأة ألنها تبحث عن‬
‫االستقرار واحلب وهي ال تؤيد الزواج خالل فتره الدراسة وذلك البد إن يكون‬
‫الرجل الراغب بالزواج مقتدر ماديا مستقر وظيفيا وتشجع على اإلطالة في‬
‫فتره اخلطوبة ملعرفة الطرفني كل منهما األخر‪.‬‬

‫ورفضت نور الهاجري الزواج املبكر وذلك بسبب انعدام املسؤولية وعدم‬
‫االستقرار وهي تشجع على الزواج في مرحلة النضج والكبر‪.‬‬
‫الزواج استقرار وتصفية‬
‫للذهن وراحة تامة للجميع‬ ‫أما نعيمة الصالح‪ :‬إن الزواج ال يعرف شخصا كبيرا وال صغيرا وإمنا املسؤولية‬
‫شهد اجلار اهلل‬ ‫هي التي تلعب الدور األساسي في احلياة الزوجية وتؤيد الزواج في مرحلة‬
‫الدراسة وهي من املتشددين في أهمية فترة اخلطبة ألنها أساس اختيار‬
‫الشخص املناسب‪.‬‬

‫بينما أيد حمد املطيري فكرة الزواج ألنه يردع عن ارتكاب احملرم وبيت الزوجية‬
‫جو مالئم ومناسب للدراسة إذا التوافق موجودا بني الزوجني واحملبة واإلخالص‬
‫جتمعهما‪.‬‬
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January 2010
DRESSED TO IMPRESS
John MacArthur
My mother, bless her dear old heart, is a bulky, sentimental old lady who was born not so many years after the end
of the First World War. The world danced to different rhythms in those days and I remember her once remarking,
without a trace of embarrassment, that she had difficulty telling Chinese people apart. I digested this remark with
eleven-year-old stoicism, idly wondering whether she had been invited to pick out a villain from an identity parade, or
some such event, and, I have to confess, have not given it much thought since. Until now.
Arriving in the Middle East some few years ago, it became quite noticeable to my naïve European eyes that people, on
the whole, looked a bit different to me. Without going into the turgid genetics of Anglo-Saxon ethnicity, most people
peg me for an Englishman, which of course I have to put down to good tailoring and that insufferable air of superiority
that people who attended good schools in England invariably seem to carry with them. On the other hand, perhaps
I just look a bit agricultural and smell funny.
My new neighbours were
tall, black-haired and,
by and large, dazzlingly
handsome, with high
cheekbones, good skin
and--the men at least--
impressively hairy. When
I was fourteen, a boy at
school turned up after
the summer holidays with
a full beard and was the
envy of all his friends, in
particular myself who was
incapable of sprouting
anything remotely facially
impressive until my mid-
twenties, and during
the intervening teenage
years had to endure hair growing in random tufts like expensive microphone if dropped from a height: namely,
tussocks of grass on a peat bog. Shaving was like a permanent distortion of the outer casing. Doubtless,
mowing a lawn filled with molehills and acne: a constant, this accounts for all manner of adult peculiarities which
agonising barrier both physically and emotionally to my my friends never tire of teasing me about. The bottom
meeting any girls. The young men I was surrounded by line is, however, that even with assiduous practice, a stiff
had jungles above the upper lip, advertisement-quality neck and looking down my nose as if about to tread in
teeth, smooth, olive-coloured skin with the consistency of something unpleasant, I still feel in danger of toppling
unblemished parchment--in fact, acres of well-groomed over.
epidermis, upon whose surface the presence of a zit
Eventually, I got sick of borrowing
would be as rare as an alien landing.
from others and decided to be a
It became immediately apparent that trousers here man and find a tailor who was
didn’t seem very popular. In addition, there was a knack capable of making a dishdasha
Taxi
to balancing a white or chequered headdress on the of sufficient quality to endow
cranium, which I realised, having tried it a couple of me with the hubris and elegance
times, was going to take a bit of practice; in particular, so effortlessly achieved by the
getting the elegant swirl right, without it slipping down indigenous population. After
to the bridge of one’s nose and making one look like a several recommendations, I
myopic monk. Clearly, some of us have heads that are sallied forth into The Souk of the
just a different shape than the majority of the population. Dishdasha Cloth Merchants which
My only excuse is that I was dropped on mine, allegedly is somewhere north of the First
more than once--let Social Services be aware--and the Ring and I’m not sure I could find
consequent damage was similar to that done to an again on the best day I ever had.
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INSIGHT
I was met by gentlemen with measuring sticks and tapes
who made me nervous. After spread-eagling my arms,
legs, neck and apparently earlobes, an interminable
time later after much crossing out and scribbling, they
pronounced themselves satisfied and gave me a small
square of cardboard with my newly acquired number
on it, which I promptly lost. In due time, however, I
collected my new dishdasha, took it home and tried it
on. Immediately, I felt different. Instead of a lowly Joe
Average, I felt as if I had acquired status and authority; it
transformed me into un homme d’affaires. I found myself
thinking that I ought to be perusing the financial pages,
carefully weighing my next investment, secure in the
knowledge that my undisputable--and newly acquired-
-financial and business acumen would unfailingly reap
an appropriate dividend. I took to going out in it. I
tipped more generously in restaurants, hailed cabs
with an impressively upraised finger and haggled more
aggressively in the souks (“Who exactly do you think
you’re dealing with here!”) and generally held my head
a little higher, although in part this could be explained by
a degree of nervousness that the headgear wasn’t as
securely fastened as I might have hoped for.
I gave thought to the remainder of my attire. Shoes
were the easy part. In spite of the fact that I have feet
like a house-elf, a well-cut pair of sandals seemed to be
preferable to white Nikes, but the rest was problematic. In
much the same way as the Scots, for whom the wearing of
nether garments under their kilts is considered namby-
pamby and girlie, I was aware of a frisson of doubt as
to exactly what, if anything, I was supposed to put on
underneath. Being caught inspecting the undergarments
of unsuspecting shoppers in the mall doesn’t look good
on one’s psychological case-sheet. A pair of Union Jack
boxers did momentarily spring to mind, but the material
of my new dishdasha was eyewateringly expensive and
thus had a diaphanous sheen to it. I therefore reasoned
that undergarments with a patterned or amusing motif
might perhaps draw curious stares, especially if one
happened to have one’s back to the light. Having made a
few discreet inquiries, I was able to get hold of modestly
appropriate attire which bore a startling resemblance to
the garments my dear old mother wore in her youth. I
think she’d be proud.
 January 2010

Travel

The Rivers of

William Schuilenberg

I fly into Kenya from the north over Somalia, which is dry, red, and mountainous. Nairobi is also enduring a drought. Birds fill the morning air with delightful melodies, which
From the sky, I see several farms without crops or grass--just the bare red earth crying out for water. The west of I prefer to the constant noise of traffic. It rains often
Kenya is just the opposite. Lush greenery overgrows the roads and ripe maize fills the fields. Fruit and vegetables are and without warning. The locals seem to know when the
for sale everywhere, delicious and cheap. rain will come, but they do not allow it to hinder their
Visiting only one country in the northeast of Africa gives me but a taste of the entire continent. I keep reminding schedules. Probably because they have no schedule.
myself that my impressions of Kenya are not universal to Africa. The word that comes to mind about Kenya is I arrive at a barbecue at three in the afternoon, only
“saturation.” Every aspect of Kenya is saturated: the land with growth, sunshine, and rain; the city with people, to find men lounging in the grass, chatting. Apparently,
products, and produce. Corruption drowns the government, which causes poverty in the slums and in the country. they are all waiting for someone to arrive with the coals
Even religions and superstitions drench the region. for the barbecue. After some time, someone is sent for
the matches. Clearly, food will not be served or a few
Vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians crowd the roads. Most of the vehicles can not be described as “green,” with black
more hours at least. No one is bothered but me.
smoke trailing behind them. Every man seems to have an idea of how to make big money. Economic optimism is as
infectious as malaria, except that malaria has an antidote readily available. This entrepreneurial spirit seems to ignore
market conditions and gaps in the infrastructure required for sustainable growth. Business in the region only thrives
if kept at the grassroots level.
People are friendly and the Kenyans that I meet are concerned about the difficult conditions and are doing something
about it. Churches and NGOs are maintaining a presence and trying to give a helping hand to those in need. Christianity
has a strong influence, which is evidenced by the many religious banners on billboards and plastered on the sides
of buses and bicycles.
Technology has invaded the land. The mind awkwardly absorbs the sight of a woman carrying water on her head
while texting on her mobile. The ridiculously low cost of mobile services in Kenya causes me to wonder why we pay
so much in parts of the world where mobile charges are higher. Clean water is a luxury, or only obtainable through a
labor-intensive process. Some people walk a mile or two and carry water home in buckets on their head. Firewood is
the most common fuel for cooking. I often see women and children carrying either water or wood home to prepare
daily meals. The beauty of Kenya is found in the children. I visit a
few children’s homes where people care for displaced
youngsters. Children in the villages and on the back
roads all have the same cheerfulness.
The government is having trouble caring for the social
needs of Kenyans. People talk heavily about corruption
and extortion at all levels of government. Fortunately,
China is investing in Kenya by building roads and
bringing business to the region in exchange for natural
resources. Perhaps an improved infrastructure will help
Kenya for years to come.
Traveling to Kenya is a milestone in my life, a refreshing
time to find myself soaked, physically, emotionally, and
spiritually. The friendly people, the natural beauty, the
invigorating music, and the delicious foods saturate a
traveller with the feeling that he is not too far from the
place he is looking for. Kenya requires more exploration.
It is a country that will not dry you out.

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January 2010

FASHION & TRENDS

C IT Y FASH ION

Shoe Trends This Winter

Shoes are a girl's most important accessory. We have tried to compile a
guide about the different kinds of current trends for shoes.
Square toes, crocodile skin, triple-buckles, and bohemian fringing are just
some of the things you might not have been expecting to come back into
fashion so soon, and yet here they are. Read on to find out about all the
shoe and boot trends.
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 January 2010

Heel Shapes and Styles

Stilettos
Stilettos are back. Well, it's not that they ever went anywhere - but they're once again dominating the runways, and that is to say
that the chunky-heeled revolution is (for the most part) over. One thing we are seeing though is a hybrid of platform and stiletto:
a hidden platform in the front part of the shoe, with a super-tall stiletto heel at the back (as per DSquared2, pictured right).
Seen on: the runways of Balenciaga, Chado Ralph Rucci, Yves Saint Laurent, and DSquared2 to name a few.
Stilettos are streamlined and elegant. The higher they are, the hotter they look, but of course they don't offer much support
for one's feet. Not that ergonomics is really on anyone's mind when they're looking at designer shoes.

Thick, Chunky Heels

Platforms and thick heels have dominated the past few seasons; and a number of the major
design houses have seen fit to carry them on this year.
Seen on: the runways of Christian Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Marni, Chanel.
All those sturdy heels we've just invested in shouldn't go to waste too soon - despite the return
of the more graceful stiletto. The definite advantage of shoes with a thick heel is that they're
better to walk in; so make the most while you can.

Tapered Heels
Tapered heels are Heels that start thick at the top and taper down, often with a curve, into
a stiletto-esque point at the bottom.
Seen on: the likes of Burberry Prorsum, 3.1 Phillip Lim, and Zac Posen.
Tapered Heels are interesting and modern style which can really spice up an outfit. Not
as much a classic shape, so buy them if you intend to get a lot of wear out of them over
the next few seasons.

Toe shapes
Squared-off Toes
It's been a while since square toed shoes have been popular... and it's now their time
to return. Before we all start having nightmares of those awful clunky dramatically-
square shoes that were cool way back when, take note on the new squared-off shape.
It's a tapered in toe with a short blunt nose - rather than a fully squared toe.
Seen on: the runways of Calvin Klein, Marni, Christian Dior, Prada.
A nice, modern alternative to the lady-like round-toe; edgy, but not as harsh as a
sharp point. A subtle squared-off toe is a great option to buy.

Pointed Toe
It was only in recent memory that razor-sharp pointy toes were in. And yet, here they are again.
Seen on: Balenciaga leading the way with their super-sharp points; Chado Ralph Rucci, Roberto Cavalli and Alessandro
Dell'Aqua as other notables.
It feels a bit soon, but with stilettos back in the pointed toe was never going to be far away. For those not game, round-toes
are still an option, as is the squared-off toe.

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January 2010

Styles, Materials, and Details

It's all in the detail this winter. From buckles to straps to laces to studs, it's all there - as long as it's interesting and unique. Suede makes a strong comeback, as does reptile skin,
while mixed materials (combinations of leather, suede, metalics, all on the one piece) are prominent. Boots are anything from ankle to knee to over-the-knee.

Above-the-Knee Boots
Every socialite and off-duty model was photographed in her over-the-knee quilted Chanel boots last year. This
year, above the knee boots are most popular in heeled versions (rather than small or flat heels) with suede the
material of choice.
Seen on: Badgley Mischka, Akris, Fendi.
Looks Hot. Perfect over tights, long socks, jeans or pants.

Lace-up Shoes and Boots

Laces and tie-up details are another continuing trend.
Seen on: The runways of Alexander McQueen, Bottega Venetta, Derek Lam, Dolce and Gabanna, Donna Karan,
Galliano, Karl Lagerfeld, Prada.

Fringing and Folk-Inspired

It's the new. folk-inspired with an ethnic twist. Fringed boots are the defining feature of the trend, with
other details like studs and tooled leather adding to the crafty, bohemian feel.
Seen on: Gucci, Balmain, Anna Sui.
Short fringed ankle-boots in leather or suede can look amazing with bare legs or tights. They can
add a ruffian charm to a sophisticated outfit, or be thrown together with an everyday outfit for casual
chic.

Open-Toe Shoes with Tights

It used to be a massive faux-pas, but these days it's not just OK - it's fashionable. Open-toes or peep-toes with
stockings, socks or tights underneath.
Seen on: The runways of Calvin Klein, Burberry Prorsum, Donna Karan, Valentino.
Works wonderfully with like colours, especially black on black - but daring contrasts can also look great. It also
means your Spring / Summer shoe collection can be worn in the colder months.

Colours
Two-Tone and Multi-Colour
What: There's no excuse to be boring with your shoes when it comes to colour. At least, not anymore.
Different elements of a shoe can be different colours, for example contrasting straps or heels.
Seen on: 3.1 Phillip Lim, Balenciaga, Alessandro Dell'Aqua, Chanel, Christian Dior, Dries Van Noten,
Marni, Prada, Valentino.
Don't think that a multi-coloured shoe can only be worn with a plain coloured outfit; use them to add
colour and style to pretty much anything. For the colours themselves, they can be anything from bold
bright colours through to classic shades of grey and black.

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FASHION & TRENDS
Cassette Tapes + Thread
= Tape Neckties
Now, looking fashionable and trendy is not just for women. Men can emphasize
their best qualities with the right accessories. Manufacturers adopt novel ideas
to keep up with trends. Recycling old, worn out objects to create something
new and fresh is an attractive, environmentally friendly way to reuse old items.
A debut in the ecological market is musical neckties made from recycled audio
cassette tapes.
A little incredible, isnt it? An output of creativity by New York designer Julio
Cesar, old and unused audio cassette tapes are recycled, and beautiful neckties
are made from them. Half of the material of these ties is from old and recorded
audio cassette tape, and the remaining 50% is blended colored thread.
Recycled cassette tape neckties look decent enough to be worn on a daily
basis. Made from beautiful, durable, and audible textile, they can be worn
formally. The wearer becomes a beacon of eco-friendly style in a traditional
environment. With the increasing threat of global warming and a concern
January 2010
A man can show off his persona
with a flattering necktie made from
recycled audio cassette tape.
for a greener lifestyle, recycled ties will give satisfaction to the owner about
conservation of the environment.
Recycled tape neckties have a threefold application: they enhance the wearer's
personality in the workplace, they save the environment, and they give the
owner a soundtrack as well. These ties are available in three bold and stylish
colors: brown (woven with brown tape and black thread), black (made from
black thread and black tape), and gray (an output of gray thread and black
tape). These ties are as costly as they are eco-friendly: they have debuted in
the market at USD 90.
Now, all those old cassette tapes that are usually dumped in the trash are
being used constructively. An artist's likeness and the inside tapes of an audio
cassette create a fantastic bonus: one can actually listen to music by rubbing
an old Walkman head on the tie. If the owner is lucky, he can even listen to his
favorite music from his own tie! (Ref: limitedhype.com)
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January 2010
Brownies Delight: Sweet Business
“I can’t resist.” A coworker enters my office in the
morning with a latch-clasp glass jar, half-empty,
offering me a brownie while he pops another one into
his mouth. The brownie jar, a sweetly packaged gift, is
my office companion for the day. I twirl it in my hands
and judge (county-fair style) that the jar must have
held 20 brownies before my coworker got a hold of it,
then passed it along to me. I get a chance to visit the
kitchen where the concept was first baked.
Brownies Delight started in June 2009 when a young
Kuwaiti woman decided to turn her secret brownie
recipe into a commercial success. Support from
family and friends and positive feedback from online
contacts encouraged her to create the only home-
based business in Kuwait specializing in multi-flavored
brownies.
These brownies, which have been approved by
famous Kuwaitis, were first marketed in three flavors.
Initially, the owner baked them herself and sold them
to friends and online customers. Now, only six months
later, Brownies Delight has expanded into three
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successful product lines: twelve varieties of brownie,
lollipops in chocolate and sweet cream flavors, and a
gift line suitable for events and holidays. The brownies
are still baked from home, and now attract business
from customers in Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and
the Maldives, as well as local coffee shops. Brownies
Delight hopes to open a formal outlet, and, of course,
to perfect more product lines.
Sugar, walnut, marshmallow (the three original
flavors), Nutella, and peanut butter brownies are
bestsellers. The owner’s passion for invention leads
to unexpected concoctions. Vermicelli was once a
flavor that didn’t quite make it, but a crispy brownie
has established itself in the lineup. Low-fat, sugar-
free brownies are requested, and a recipe seems to
be in the works.
Brownies are baked fresh every morning. “Cleanliness,
quality, and customer service,” is the brownie maker’s
motto. Orders are delivered to homes in Kuwait. The
brownies make festive gifts during holidays, and are a To try Brownies Delight, call 97443133 or visit
treat to share with friends during the weekend. www.browniesdelight.com.

Emergency
Fire Brigade
Traffic Violation Inquiry
Consumer Protection Hotline 24820281 / 25720252
Labour Complaints Hotline
The Scientific Center
MINISTRIES
Awaqaf & Islamic Affairs.........22480000
Commerce & Industry............22480000
Communications.....................24819033
Defence.................................. 24848300
Education............................... 24817702
Health.................................... 24877422
Higher Education...................22401300
Electricity & Water..................25371000
Finance.................................. 22480000
Foreign Affairs.......................22425141
Housing.................................. 25301000
Information............................22415301
Justice, Legal &
Administrative Affairs.............22480000
Energy................................... 22415201
Planning................................. 22425200
Designed by Swedes and built by Yugoslavians in 1975, the three iconic Kuwait Social Affairs & Labour..........22480000
Towers, symbols of Kuwaiti pride, architectural ingenuity, and perseverance, are
Public Works.................................25385
a unique part of the Kuwait City skyline. The reinforced concrete towers outlasted
the Iraq Invasion of 1990.
IMMIGRATION OFFICE
The double-globed tower stands 187m tall (above sea level) and houses Farwaniya.......................... 24341770
restaurants, gift shops, training rooms, and a water tower. The second tower, Shuwaikh........24839380, 24839607
with one sphere, is 147m tall and holds a water tank. The sphereless third tower Hawally...........25712537, 25712635
powers the structure’s lighting. The towers hold 4500 cubic meters of water that Jahra................................. 24555600
serves Kuwait City. Fifty-five thousand Chinese steel plates, painted in eight different Ahmadi.............................. 23986761
colors, cover the three spheres.
Mubarak Al-Kabeer........... 25415071
The Kuwait Towers offer a variety of restaurants with an unsurpassed view,
MEDICAL SERVICES
including refreshment bars, cafeterias, buffets, Oriental and Kuwaiti cuisine, and
the Royal Café for the reception of high-ranking officials. The luxurious Dasman Central………….4722000
room hosts private parties and business meetings. The Al Waha Club is ideal for
watching the sunset over the city. Ambulance
Central Ambulance ...............................
The Viewing Sphere in the tallest tower is open on weekends from 9 AM to 11 PM, 23940600/23941455
and offers a telescope for close viewing of the coast and Kuwait City for 1 KD. Valet Amiri Hospital.................... 22422366
parking and outside catering are available. Da'iya................................ 22510854
Fahaheel........................... 23919098
For more information, call 22444057 or 22444046, email info@kuwaittowers.com, Farwaniya.......................... 24883000
or visit www.kuwaittowers.com. Farwaniya.......................... 24725149
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24344954 Fax: 24347562
1848888
Jahra................................. 24570583
Mubarak Al-Kabir.............. 25311437
Sabah................................ 24815000
Salmiya.............................. 25739011
Shuaiba............................. 23261927
Public Hospital
Adan.................................. 23940600
Allergy............................... 24849252
Amiri.................................. 22450005
Amiri Casulty..................... 22450005
Blood Bank....................... 25336538
Burns Centre..................... 24840300
Cancer Control Centre....... 24849100
Chest Diseases...24838990/24849400
Drug Control..................... 24837245
Farwaniya....... 24883000/24888000
Ibn Sina............................. 24840300
Infectious Dieseases......... 24870351
Islamic Medical Centre...... 24849000
Jahra................................. 24575300
Kidney Centre.................... 24840027
Maternity........................... 24848067
Military............................ 247299911
Mubarak Al-Kabir...........25312700/9
Opthalmology.................... 24840300
Psychiatric Centre............. 24843900
Quarantine........................ 24873272
Razi................................... 24846000
Sabah...................... 24812000/5000
Sulabikhat Orthopedic...... 24874240
Transplant Centre............. 24840300
Private Hospital
Ahmadi.............................. 23985174
Dar Al-Shifa....................... 22423151
Hadi................................... 25312555
Mowasat............................ 25711533
Rashed.............................. 25624000
Salam...................... 25333177/3254
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MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS
TELEPHONE TEST & COMPLAINTS
Jabriya (Surra).................. 25310000
Jleeb Al Shuyoukh............. 24310000
Old Jahra........................... 24770000
New Jahra & Abdaly.......... 24570000
Hawally.............................. 22610000
Ras Al-Salmiya.................. 25710000
Al-Riqa............................... 23940000
Salmiya.............................. 25610000
Shuwaikh........................... 24810000
Sabah Al-Salem (Messila).25510000
Sulaibiya............................ 24670000
Sulibikhat.......................... 24870000
South Sabahiya................. 23610000
Fintas................................ 23900000
Zoor.................................. 23950000
Ahmadi.............................. 23980000
Ardiya................................ 24880000
Fahaheel........................... 23910000
Farwaniya.......................... 24710000
Kuwait City......................... 22400000
Mishref.............................. 25380000
Mangaf.............................. 23710000
Nuzha................................ 22510000
Umm Al-Haiman & Wafra... 23280000
Shuaiba............................. 23260000
POLICE STATIONS
Abu Halifa.......................... 23717656
Ahmadi.............................. 23980304
Ardiya................................ 24881273
Bayan................................ 25387762
Dahar................................ 23830500
Dahiya............................... 22560855
Dasma............................... 22531917
Fahaheel........................... 23912959
Faiha................................. 22552693
Farwaniya.......................... 24711977
Fersous............................. 24890583
Fintas................................ 23904388
Hawally.............................. 22641116
Jabriya............................... 25315855
Jahra Ind. Area.24575565/24587392
Jahra North....................... 24552295
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Jleeb Al-Shouyoukh........... 24311234
Keifan................................ 24832839
Mina Abdullah................... 24722590
Nugra................................ 23261144
Omariya............................. 24742160
Qadsiya............................. 22574386
Qurain............................... 25423772
Rabiah............................... 24742160
Rawda............................... 22560058
Riqqa................................. 23941958
Rumaithiya........................ 25624123
Sabah Al-Salem................. 25517229
Sabahiya (Kuwait City)...... 22427157
Salmi................................. 24576576
Salmiya.............................. 25726950
Salwa................................. 25626950
Shamiya............................ 24845953
Sharq................................ 22442566
Sulaibia Ind. Area.............. 23261789
Shuwaikh........ 24813726/24844842
Sulaibekhat....................... 24876555
Sulaibiya............................ 24670672
Sulabia Ind. Area............... 24672728
Surra................................. 25312220
Tayma'a............................. 24571700
Wafra................................. 23810421
Waha................................. 24557902
Zour.................................. 23950160
CAR RENTAL
Europcar........................... 24842988
Al-Mulla............................. 22421660
Avis................................... 22465282
Budget.............................. 24810844
Al-Sayer............................. 22441425
Rent a Honda.................... 24838470
Hertz................................. 24319326
Sanbouk............................ 22446297
Autoleas............................ 24846999
United Hospitality
for Limousine.................... 22407777
National............................. 24343139
International Car Rental Co. .22453827
Al-Zamel Auto Est. ........... 24832626
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PRIVATE CLINICS
Andrology, Male Infertility and
Impotence Specialist
Abdullatif A. Al Salim......... 25334438
Dentists & Oral Surgeons
Ahmed Al Balool................ 22622211
Badri K. Al Rayes.............. 25742557
Duha Al Shaqan................ 22644614
Ebraheem Behbehani....... 25730000
Farida Al Herz................... 22573883
Maria Blanaru................... 25730000
Najat Essa-Bahman.......... 22624595
Najeeb Kassim.................. 25739277
Salwa A. Abdulsalam......... 25730000
Kuwait Medical Center..25759044 / 5
Endrocrinologists
Latifa Al Dowaisan............. 25728004
Kamal Abdulaziz Al Shome.25329924
Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeons
Hossan Eldin Abdulfattah.. 25745056
Abdulmohsen Mousa Jafar.25655535
Dermatologists & Venereologists
Fahad I. Al Othman........... 22665166
Taibah M. Almonayes........ 25737477
Dr. Mohamed Bo Hamra... 22665166
Gastroenterologists
Mohamed A. Al Shimali.............25322030 /
22639955
Eurologists
Fawzi Taher Abul............... 25650064
Ali Yousef Mehdi................ 25333501
General Practitioner
Dina Al Rifai.. 25333501 / 25333502
Obstetricians & Gynecologists
Samira Al Awadi................ 25738055
Ma'asouma Maksheed...... 25731275
Mohamed Gamal............... 25349077
Mai Al Snan....................... 25321171
Psychological and Sociological
Services
Fahad Mubarak &
Nisirine Aboul-Hosn................. 25659800
Dr. Vincenza A. Tiberia, Ph.D..............
. ........................................ 99816522
Soor Center....................... 22901677
Dr. Kazen Abal................25711411 /
. ........................................ 25737773
FOREIGN EMBASSIES IN KUWAIT
AFGHANISTAN.............................. 25329461
ALGERIA....................................... 25323014
ARGENTINA...............................25323014/5
AUSTRIA....................................... 22552532
BAHRAIN...................................... 25318530
BANGLADESH...........................25316042/3
BELGIUM...................................... 25722014
BHUTAN....................................... 25331506
BOSNIA & HERCEG....................... 25392107
BRAZIL......................................... 25328610
BULGARIA.................................25314458/9
CANADA....................................... 22563025
CHINA........................................... 25333340
CYPRUS........................................ 22433075
CZECH REPUBLIC......................... 22529018
DENMARK.................................... 25341005
EGYPT.......................................22519955/6
ERITREA....................................... 55317426
ETHIOPIA..................................... 25330128
FINLAND...................................25312890/1
FRANCE.....................................22571061/2
GERMANY..................................... 22520832
GREECE........................................ 24817102
HUNGARY..................................25323901/2
INDIA............................................ 22530600
INDONESIA................................... 24839953
IRAN............................................. 22560694
ITALY............................................ 24817400
JAPAN........................................... 25312870
JORDAN........................................ 25312293
KOREA (SOUTH).......................... 25339601
LEBANON..................................22562103/4
LIBYA........................................... 22575183
MALAYSIA..................................... 25342091
MAURITANIA................................. 25312943
MOROCCO.................................... 25312980
NETHERLANDS.........................25312650/2
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NIGERIA....................................... 25320794
NIGER........................................... 25652943
OMAN........................................22561956/7
PAKISTAN................................25327649/51
PHILIPPINES................................ 25325167
POLAND.........................................25311571/2/8
QATAR.......................................... 22523107
ROMANIA..................................... 24845079
RUSSIA......................................... 22560427
SAUDI ARABIA.............................. 22550021
SENEGAL...................................... 22573477
SOMALIA...................................... 25394795
SOUTH AFRICA............................. 25617988
SPAIN........................................... 22550021
SRI LANKA................................... 25339140
SWEDEN....................................... 25321485
SWITZERLAND............................25340172/4/5
SYRIA.......................................... 25396560/59
THAILAND.................................... 25317530
TUNISIA........................................ 22542144
TURKEY........................................ 22531785
UAE.............................................. 22528544
UK.............................................22403335/6
USA...........................................25395307/8
VENEZUELA..............................25324367/9
YUGOSLAVIA................................. 25327548
ZIMBABWE................................... 25621517
LIBRARIES
Kuwait National Public Library.22415181
Kuwait University Library......... 24816497
Document Center..................... 25320900
British Council.......................... 22515512
Library Gulf University............. 22645806
Al-Ahmadi Public...................... 23987086
Al Dae'ah Public....................... 22515686
Dahiyat Abdulla Al-Salem Public
................................................ 22548878
Al-Dasma Public (Woman)....... 22530842
Al-Faiha'a Public...................... 22540898
Al-Farwaniya Public.................. 24720570
Fahaheel Public....................... 23913810
Al-Khaldia Public...................... 24813331
Al-Qadseia Public..................... 22515298
Rumaitheia Public.................... 25610399
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Al-Shameia Public.................... 24818343
Al-Sabaheia Public................... 23619658
Hawally Public.......................... 22644738
Kaifan Public............................ 24815724
Kheitan Public.......................... 24712691
Al-Babtain Central Library....... 22474010
MUSEUMS
Bait Al-Bader Est..................... 22429158
Kuwait House Museum............ 24846336
Kuwait National Museum......... 22451195
Mohd Al-Shaybani Museum..... 25320901
Tareq Rajab Museum............... 25339063
Educational Science Museum .22421268
Dar Al Athar Al Islamiyah......... 22400992
KOC Display Centre.................. 23982393
Popular Traditional Museum.... 22429158
Bayt Al-Qurain......................... 25430343
THEATERS
Abdulaziz Hussein
Cultural Center...................... 1804500
Al Dasma Theater.................... 22521059
Al-Shameia Theater................. 24845737
Al-Tahreer Theater.................. 24813376
Kuwait Public Theater.............. 24816222
Kuwait Elizabethans................. 25631725
Kuwait Players......................... 25625316
The Little Theater.................... 32952680
Sha'ab Theater........................ 25613777
Sha'ab Leisure Park..................... Ext.228
Kuwait Theater........................ 25720983
DINING
Japanese
Bonsai Japanese Restaurant.225109999
Kei J.W. Marriott..................... 22422650
Kei Marina Cresent................. 22244630
Edo.......................................... 22659590
Kamikaze................................... 1824060
Maki......................................... 25733561
Sushi Club................................ 25712144
Wasabi..................................... 22494000
Islamabad
Hashi.....................................22996414/5
Sakura..................................... 25744447
Thai
Blue Elephant Royal Thai Cuisine..............
23716113
Thai Chi................................. 22253120.1
Pizza
Sbarro's................................... 25743180
Prego....................................... 25737500
Pizza Express.......................... 23719866
Villa Pizza................................ 25715452
Peppe's Pizza.......................... 25744442
The Pizza Company................... 1800400
Pizza Inn.................................. 24924400
Greek
Zorba's Greek Taverna............ 25715124
Mexican
Chi-Chi's................................... 25625811
Castello...................................... 1806666
Burrio...................................... 22552233
Spanish
Viva Espanole.......................... 25755668
Indian
Caesar's................................... 22411711
Mughal Mahal.......................22425131/2
Dawat....................................... 22411685
Asha's.....................................2244502/3
Rangoli..................................... 25673000
Winner's................................... 25739954
Taal.......................................22253142/3
Italian
Johnny Carino's........................ 22663050
Nino......................................... 22541900
Pizza Express.......................... 22560273
Piano Piano............................. 22533993
Loranzo................................... 22400747
Ciro's Pomodoro...................... 22424004
La Pizza................................... 22426639
Biella........................................ 22244662
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January
2010
Spago........................................ 1808060
Tosca......................................... 1824060
Sea Food
Danah...................................... 25756284
Al-Marsa.................................. 22510999
Totally Fish............................... 22244960
Al Boom................................... 25673000
International
Ola's Restaurant........................ 1830083
The Jungle................................ 25750647
Fresh....................................... 25625838
Lamarine.................................. 22426672
Beit 7....................................... 22450724
Jeans Grill................................. 22409846
Bredz....................................... 22407707
Square..................................... 22437680
Ritz........................................... 25755668
Teatro..................... 23725500 Ext. 7309
Jamaica Blue............................ 25747686
Richoux.................................... 22244815
Bays......................................... 24610033
Lebresserie.............................. 22455550
Avenue Restaurant.................... 1844444
Sea Shell.................................... 1844444
Astra Lounge........................... 22629779
La Marina................................. 22426672
Al Bustan................................. 25673000
American
Hard Rock Cafe.....................25710004/5
Chili's....................................... 22452200
Johnny Rockets........................ 25754040
Fuddruckers............................ 22407103
TGI Friday's.............................. 22544300
Applebee's............................... 22407536
Buffalo's Cafe.......................... 25728989
Ruby Tuesday........................... 24444454
Subway.................................... 25748974
Burger Boutique...................... 22997775
The Burger Hub....................... 22464818
Steak House
The Gaucho Grill...................... 25667370
Terrace Grill............................. 22455550
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Le Entrecote............................ 25729600
Ponderosa............................... 23983113
Cascade..................................... 1831831
Arabian
Berdawni Palace...................... 25661117
Al-Saraya Palace...................... 25711101
Masi Al Ghanim........................ 22460456
Villa Fayrouz............................ 22652030
Al-Bustan................................. 25652589
Classical Cafe & Restaurant..... 25740077
Yaldez Palace........................... 22455212
Palm Palace............................. 25715283
Veranda Cafe & Restaurant..... 25727120
Burj Al-Hamam........................ 22550965
Kababji.................................... 22550964
Zaatar W Zeit........................... 22244944
Sarai.....................................22253180/1
Awtar........................................ 22244815
Al-Safadi.................................. 25753555
Fircej Suweileh......................... 25755991
Ruby Tuesday........................... 23734440
French
Le Notre..................................... 1805050
Paul.......................................... 22244588
Dalloyau Paris.......................... 25712541
PQ (Le Pain Quotidien).............. 25633684,
22244941/2
Cafés
Starbucks Coffee...................... 22409755
Costa Coffee............................. 25728199
Song Bird Cafe......... 23725500 Ext.7314
Casper & Gambini's...............22430054/6
Diva's Restaurant & Cafe......25723083/4
Cafe Rio................................... 25732226
Numi Rea House...................... 25725870
Lazord..................................... 22420837
Jamaica Blue.........25747656, 22412114
Milano Plazz............................ 25727172
Chateau Cafe............................ 22426802
Zahra Cafe............................... 25717064
Chocolate Bar.......................... 22244880
Lina's Cafe............................... 22244966
Cafe Blance.............................. 22244644
Shay W Nanaa.......................... 22452055
Columbus Cafe......................... 25720186
Danish Cafe................................ 1805544
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Tea Lounge.............................. 24610033
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.... 25714174
Astra Lounge........................... 22629779
Hangout Lounge...................... 25755588
Cafe Supreme.......................... 25758858
Arabic Cafés
Latino Cafe............................... 25652770
Puerto Banus.......................... 22456650
Port Cafe.................................. 22456651
Classical Cafe & Restaurant..... 25740055
Balbak Cafe & Restaurant........ 25750588
Veranda Cafe & Restaurant..... 25727120
Lodging
Hilton Kuwait Resort................ 22256222
Kempinski Julai's Hotel & Resort.1844444
Sheraton Hotel.......................... 1835555
Radisson Blu Hotel.................. 25673000
J.W. Marriott Hotel Kuwait City.. 22455550
Costa Del Sol Hotel.................... 1830083
Crowne Plaza........................... 24742000
Noukhaza................................. 23733377
The Palms Hotel & Spa.............. 1824060
Kuwait Palace Hotel................. 22571030
Swiss Inn Plaza Hotel Kuwait... 22436686
Four Points Sheraton Kuwait... 22242205
Courtyard by Marriott Hotel.... 22997000
Safir Heritage Village................. 1881118
Safir International Hotel Kuwait.22530000
Movenpick Hotel Kuwait........... 24610033
Ramada Kuwait Hotel................ 1821111
Holiday Inn Down Town.............. 1841000
Holiday Inn Salmiya.................... 1847777
Le Meridien Tower Kuwait.......... 1831831
Oassis Hotel............................. 22465489
Imperial Hotel.......................... 22528766
Spring Continental Hotel.......... 25742620
New Park Hotel........................ 25634760
Safir Airport Hotel................... 24722670
Le Meridian Kuwait Hotel......... 22510999
Safir Al Bastaki Suites Hotel.... 22555081
Royal Suite............................... 22530700
Ritz Sharq Boutique................. 22499911
Suites
Refad Palace Suite Hotel......... 23908630
Ritz Salmiya Boutique.............. 25711001
Corniche Suites........................ 25740006
January 2010
Kuwait Continental................... 22527300 MOROCCO....................................... +212
Carlton Tower........................... 22452740 NETHERLANDS ................................. +31
Second Home.......................... 22532100 NIGERIA........................................... +234
Hotel Apartments NIGER .............................................+227
Mirage Hotel Apartment.......... 25750001 OMAN.............................................. +968
Royal Residence....................... 25710057 PAKISTAN.......................................... +92
Sadari House........................... 22443136 PHILIPPINES . ................................... +63
Farah Motel............................. 22442104 POLAND . .......................................... +48
Hala Motel................................ 22560927 QATAR . ...........................................+974
Motel Maha House................... 22523211 ROMANIA.......................................... +40
International Dialing Codes RUSSIA . .............................................. +7
SAUDI ARABIA................................. +966
AFGHANISTAN ................................... +93
SENEGAL ........................................+221
ALGERIA.......................................... +213
SOMALIA......................................... +252
ARGENTINA . ..................................... +54
SOUTH AFRICA . ................................ +27
AUSTRIA . .......................................... +43
SPAIN . .............................................. +34
BAHRAIN . .......................................+973
SRI LANKA ........................................ +94
BANGLADESH ................................. +880
SWEDEN . .......................................... +46
BELGIUM . ......................................... +32
SWITZERLAND . ................................. +41
BHUTAN ..........................................+975
SYRIA ..............................................+963
BOSNIA & HERCEG .........................+387
THAILAND ......................................... +66
BRAZIL.............................................. +55
TUNISIA........................................... +216
BULGARIA .......................................+359
TURKEY............................................. +90
CANADA .............................................. +1
UAE . ...............................................+971
CHINA ............................................... +93
UK . ................................................... +44
CYPRUS . .........................................+357
USA ..................................................... +1
CZECH REPUBLIC............................ +420
VENEZUELA ...................................... +58
DENMARK ......................................... +45
YUGOSLAVIA.................................... +381
EGYPT . ............................................. +20
ZIMBABWE...................................... +263
ERITREA . .......................................... +29
ETHIOPIA ........................................+251
FINLAND .........................................+358
HOME DELIVERY
FRANCE............................................. +33 Burger King 1844466
GERMANY........................................... +49 Domino's Pizza 1800800
GREECE.............................................. +30
Hardee's 1888333
HUNGARY . ........................................ +36
INDIA................................................. +91 KFC 1888666
INDONESIA ....................................... +62
Kabab-ji 1861616
IRAN ................................................. +98
ITALY ................................................. +39 Little Caesar's Pizza 1888855
JAPAN . .............................................. +81
Pizza Hut 1815050
JORDAN........................................... +962
Shrimpy's 1802662
KOREA (SOUTH)................................ +82
LEBANON........................................ +961 Chicken Tikka 1822833
LIBYA ..............................................+210 Turkish Grill 25654402
MALAYSIA . ........................................ +60
Zaatar W Zeit 1800333
MAURITANIA . ..................................+222
 ‫‪January 2010‬‬

‫الرشاقة‬

‫هل أنت مدمن طعام؟‬

‫انتصار السيف‬

‫تغلب عى ادمانك على الطعام مع بداية ‪2010‬‬

‫حان الوقت لتترك طبقك من بني يديك لتتمكن من التفكير ‪،‬انظر نظرة صادقة وشجاعة الى حياتك‪ ،‬هل انت مستعد‬
‫لتحب نفسك؟هل انت مستعد لترك العادات السيئة الضارة بك وبصحتك؟ هل انت مستعد لالنخراط في عام ‪2010‬‬
‫بحيث تكون فيه أكثر صحة وسعادة؟؟‬
‫فاذا كنت تشعر أن وزنك مينعك من التقدم في مجاالت احلياة وانك قد تكون مدمن على الطعام ‪،‬فخذ نظرة صادقة عى‬
‫األسئلة اآلتية وأجب ب نعم أم ال ‪:‬‬
‫هل تتناول الطعام عندما تصاب باحلزن ؟ هل تستخدم الطعام للهروب من‬ ‫‪.6‬‬ ‫هل تعتقد أنه ال يوجد لديك آلية للتوقف عن تناول الطعام وحتى لو كنت‬ ‫‪.1‬‬
‫مشاعرك؟‬ ‫تريد ذلك ولكنك في النهاية التستطيع ؟‬
‫هل تتناول الطعام حتى عندما ال تكون جائعاَ؟‬ ‫‪.7‬‬ ‫هل أنت شغوف بالطعام ؟ و تفكر في الطعام في كل وقت؟ وتفكر في وزنك‬ ‫‪.2‬‬
‫هل تتناول الطعام ثم تقوم مبمارسة التدريبات الرياضية بشكل مفرط‬ ‫‪.8‬‬ ‫طوال الوقت؟‬
‫حلرق ماأ كلته؟‬ ‫هل حاولت القيام بحمية بعد أخرى وتنتهي كل مرة بعدم حتقيق أي جناح ؟‬ ‫‪.3‬‬
‫هل تتناول الطعام ‪ ،‬ومن ثم تشعر باخلجل أو الذنب وتلوم نفسك لقيامك‬ ‫‪.9‬‬
‫هل تتناول الطعام بنهم ثم حتاول التخلص منه عن طريق أدوية الرجيم‬ ‫‪.4‬‬
‫بذلك؟‬
‫واملسهالت ؟‬
‫هل جعلت حياتك متوقفة و معلقة حتى تقوم بفقدان الوزن الزائد؟ كأن‬ ‫‪.10‬‬
‫تقول سوف أفعل ذلك عندما أمتكن من خسارة وزني الزائد؟‬ ‫هل تأكل في السر؟‬ ‫‪.5‬‬
‫اخلطوة ‪ : 4‬ابحث عن العالقة بني أحداث حياتك اليومية‬ ‫اخلطوة ‪ . : 3‬معرفة الفرق بني اجلوع اجلسدي و اجلوع ألسباب‬ ‫ما رأيك اآلن ؟ هل أنت مدمن طعام؟ فاذا كان اجلواب نعم ‪ ،‬فهل‬
‫ورغبتك الشديدة في تناول الطعام‪ .‬تعرف على الدوافع التي‬ ‫نفسية ‪ ،‬ملعرفة ذلك اترك نفسك جائعا َ لبعض الوقت‬ ‫أنت على استعداد لتفعل اآلن شيئا حيال ذلك ؟ و إن لم يكن‬
‫تدفعك أكثر لتناول الطعام ‪،‬فعلى سبيل املثال سوء تفاهم‬ ‫ستجد أن معدتك بدأت في ايالمك فهذا اذا َ اجلوع اجلسدي ‪،‬‬ ‫اآلن ‪ ،‬فمتى؟‬
‫مع شريك حياتك أو مع رئيسك في العمل‪.‬‬ ‫ولكن اجلوع األسباب نفسية كأن تشعر في منتصف الليل‬ ‫فاذا رغبت أن تغير تفكيرك وحياتك فهنالك ‪ 6‬خطوات نحو‬
‫أو في الساعة الثالثة بعد ظهر اليوم ‪ ،‬أو خالل أي وقت انك‬ ‫التفكير الصحي السليم ولتكن بداية طيبة لعام ‪: 2010‬‬
‫اخلطوة ‪ : 5‬احصل على الدعم‪ ،‬ال تكن مبعزل عن االخرين‪،‬اطلب‬ ‫جائع حتى لو كنت قد انتهيت منذ فترة قليلة من تناول‬
‫املساعدة من األصدقاء واألسرة ‪ ،‬أو مجموعات الدعم‪.‬‬ ‫الطعام فهذا عالمة من عالمات األدمان على الطعام‪،‬فأنت‬ ‫اخلطوة ‪ : 1‬الصدق ‪ .‬فعندما تكون صادقا َ مع نفسك فانك‬
‫تطلق العنان لقوى التغيير االيجابي‪،‬فاإلنكار ‪ ،‬وخلق التبريرات‬
‫الوحيد القادر على معرفة الفرق وفهم احتياجات جسدك‪.‬‬
‫اخلطوة ‪ : 6‬اتبع النظام الغذائي املناسب‪ .‬وذلك من خالل زيارة‬ ‫قد تكون حلول قصيرة املدى ‪ ،‬ولكنها تأتي مع تكلفة كبيرة‬
‫أخصائي التغذية واألستماع الى نصائحه وارشاداته وقم‬ ‫ألنها حتد من إمكانية التغيير‪.‬‬
‫باأللتزام باخلطة بحذافيرها‪.‬‬ ‫اخلطوة ‪ : 2‬كن مدركا ألفكارك‪ .‬قبل التحكم في أمناط عاداتك‬
‫الغذائية ابدأ بالتحكم بأفكارك والسيطرة على عقلك‪ .‬فأنت‬
‫اخلطوة ‪ : 7‬قف أمام املرآة كل يوم ‪ ،‬وذكر نفسك "أنني‬
‫الوحيد القادر على السيطرة على عقلك والأحد غيرك‪.‬‬
‫أستطيع ان أفعل ذلك"‬

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January 2010

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Zeeba Rafiq is a skin specialist, beauty

Homemade Soaps
consultant, and beauty trainer and will
be a regular columnist for CityPages.

Zeeba Rafiq

One summer, while vacationing in Europe, I encountered

something that pleased me as a beautician. The souvenir
shops in the Czech Republic held a tradition passed down
for generations that caught my eye: handmade soap. At
first, I saw them as colorful and fragrant decoration
pieces. However, when I asked the elderly woman selling
them what they were made of, I was astonished to find
ingredients that exist in modern day cleansers and
soaps. I did not expect any medicinal value to be in the
things she sold, but was impressed when she claimed
that her mother taught her how to make different kinds of
soaps and told her the importance of their ingredients.
Afterwards, we discussed the benefits of the various oils
and herbs. This experience was not only enjoyable; it
was enlightening. Evidently, the secrets for health and
beauty exist in our very own kitchens, and have existed
for generations, passed down from mother to daughter.
Basic Soap Rose Soap
Modern dermatologists are unsure whether soap is
completely harmful or beneficial for the skin. Soap is 2 tbsp. lanolin 4 tbsp. rose petals (dried)
alkaline, while the skin is slightly acidic. Theoretically, 1 cup sesame oil 18 drops geranium essential oil
the use of soap may cause a shift in the pH balance of
4 tbsp. chamomile tea
the skin. The soap is seen as temporarily destroying the 4 tbsp. almonds (ground)
2 tsp. honey
mantle (exterior) of the skin. However, the damage is 1 1/3 cup boiling water
not permanent, as the skin is able to repair itself in one ¼ tsp. baking soda
6 tbsp. beeswax (grated is best) 1 cup rosewater
to three hours. Some scientists believe that the effects
of using soap accumulate after many years and cause 2 tbsp. sunflower oil 16 oz. pure soap flakes
permanent skin damage. Skin may become cracked or Garnishing materials: cornmeal, oatmeal, almonds, 1. Crush the petals with a mortar and pestle. Mix the
may age prematurely. ground pits from peaches, plums, or apricots soap, petals, and water, and stir in a bowl until
1. Combine all of the ingredients listed in a glass smooth. Don’t worry if the soap starts to solidify.
However, the drying effect is easily remedied. When the
ovenproof container. Place the bowl over simmering water.
skin feels dry or “squeaky-clean,” it has not been rinsed
2. Heat all of the ingredients in the boiler over 2. Combine with rosewater and ground almonds.
properly. For best results, it is my professional advice
medium heat until they melt. Make sure to stir Allow to cool.
that the skin be washed well and then immediately
occasionally. Do not allow the mixture to boil.
moisturized. Another warning I would like to issue is 3. Carefully pour the liquid mixture into a container 3. Add the essential oil. Shape the mixture into 12
that all ingredients used in the following recipes should shaped to your liking. To garnish, add any of the balls and flatten them slightly.
be disposed of after two to five days. This is because materials mentioned above or even chopped up 4. After the soaps harden between sheets of wax
the following recipes include no preservatives and loofa sponges to add texture to help exfoliate. paper, they are ready to use. Unused soap should
are subject to early decomposition. Despite this, the Ground pits from various fruits are beneficial and be stored in a cool, dark place until needed.
creation of organic soaps and cleansers is one the fragrant.
most interesting topics that I have encountered. I have
simplified all recipes so that the soaps may be made
easily. For more skin care and beauty tips, visit www.zeeba-rafiq.com or email Zeeba at zr@zeeba-rafiq.com.

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 January 2010

HOMEWORK FOR
GROWN UPS
EVERYTHING YOU
LEARNED AT SCHOOL...
BUT CAN YOU
REMEMBER?
1. Unlike most other fish, sharks have no
a) Bones b) Teeth
c) Gills d) Liver
2. The galaxy we live in is called the Milky
Way. It is shaped approximately like
a) A round ball b) A doughnut
c) A pretzel d) A flat spiral
3. It is now believed that dinosaurs became
extinct because of
a) Viral diseases
b) Hunting by early humans
c) A worldwide period of climatic cooling
d) A meteorite impact
4. What does exiguous mean?
a) Burdensome, inconvenient
b) Cruel, spiteful
c) Small, scanty
d) Unbelievable, absurd
5. Who made the shoes?
a) The broderer b) The cordwainer
c) The farrier d) The loriner
6. The Milky Way is the name we give our
a) Universe b) Galaxy
c) Stars d) Planet
7. Which is the world’s smallest ocean?
a) Antarctic b) Arctic
c) Atlantic d) Indian
8. What is the area of a triangle with a base
of 6 cm and height of 3 cm?
a) 36 cm2 b) 18 cm3
c) 9 cm2 d) 25 cm2
9. China shares a border with Russia that
is 3,645 km (2265 mi) long, but that is
just a small part of China’s 22,117 km
(13,743 mi) land border. With how many
countries does China share a border?
a) 7 b) 12
c) 14 d) 17
10. What is the only country in the world that
completely surrounds two other countries?
a) India b) Italy
c) Russia d) South Africa
ANSWERS: 1. a), 2. d), 3. d), 4. c), 5. b),
6. b), 7. b), 8. c), 9. c), 10. b)

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‫‪January 2010‬‬

‫‪-‬ان استخدام الشامبو الطبي‪ ،‬ال العادي‪ ،‬يساعد على التخلص‬

‫من املشكلة بصورة أسرع وأكثر فاعلية‪ ،‬حيث ان الشامبو‬
‫العادي قد يخلص الشعر من املشكلة ليومني أو أربعة أيام‪،‬‬
‫بينما يتخلص الشامبو الطبي من القشرة ملدة تتراوح بني‬
‫خمسة إلى سبعة أسابيع‪ .‬ان معظم أنواع الشامبو الطبي‬
‫يحتوي على مواد تعمل على تقليل تسارع منو وتكاثر خاليا‬
‫فروة الرأس‪ ،‬مثل مادة السيلينوم وحمض السليسلك‪ ،‬أو مادة‬
‫«الزنك بيريثون»‪ ،‬فمع املداومة على استخدامها يتم القضاء‬
‫على القشرة‪.‬‬

‫‪-‬وان كان سبب القشرة وجود االلتهاب ‪ ،‬فينصح باستخدام‬

‫شامبو يحتوي على مادة (‪ )Ketoconazole‬مثل شامبو نيزورال‪،‬‬
‫الذي يعمل كمضاد موضعي للفطريات ميكن أن يساعد في‬
‫القضاء على مشكلة القشرة‪.‬‬
‫خلطات لعالج الشعر المتقصف _________‬ ‫العالج ________________________‬

‫‪-‬يختلف عالج تساقط الشعر تبعا ً للعوامل املسببة‪ ،‬فإذا كان‬

‫يوصى باستعمال اللنب كملطف طبيعي للشعر‪ .‬قومي بغسل‬
‫الشعر‪ ،‬ثم ضعي مقدار من اللنب إلى فروة الرأس‪ ،‬وبعد ‪15 10-‬‬
‫دقائق‪ .‬اشطفي الشعر‪ ،‬ثم اغسليه مرة ثانية‪ ،‬مع استعمال‬
‫القليل من الشامبو حسب الضرورة‪ .‬ميكنك استعمال محلول‬
‫الزعتر أو نبات القراص أو امليرمية مع ملعقتي طعام من اخلل‬
‫لشطف الشعر نهائيا‪( .‬لصنع محلول الشطف‪ ،‬ميكنك‬
‫استعمال أعشاب طازجة أو مجففة على شكل أوراق أو على‬
‫شكل أكياس شاي‪ .‬قومي بتدفئة املاء‪ ،‬وضعي ملعقة شاي‬
‫من العشبة في كل كوب‪ .‬صبي املاء املغلي لكل كأس شاي؛‬
‫واتركيه ينقع من ‪ 15 – 10‬دقيقة)‪.‬‬
‫‪3‬‬
‫السبب هو سوء التغذية وفقر الدم فيمكن عالج التساقط‬
‫بالتغذية السليمة وحبوب احلديد‪..‬‬
‫‪-‬إذا كان تساقط الشعر بسبب االلتهابات املوضعية ال بد من‬
‫استعمال املضادات احليوية املناسبة ‪.‬‬
‫‪-‬ميكن استعمال بعض األدوية املوضعية التي تنشط بصيالت‬
‫الشعر وتزيد من منوها مثل املينوكسيديل(‪.)menoxidil‬‬
‫المشكة‪:‬‬
‫‪-‬وفي حالة الصلع الدائم فال يوجد ادوية إلعادة احلياة للبصيلة‬
‫املعطوبة ولكن ميكن حل املشكلة بتغيير شكل تسريحة‬
‫الشعر ‪ ،‬وميكن في احلاالت الشديدة إجراء عملية زراعة الشعر ‪.‬‬

‫قشرة الرأس‬ ‫خلطات لعالج الشعر المتقصف _________‬

‫اخللطة األولى‪ :‬يسحق نبات الزعتر سحقا ً ناعما ً جدا ً ثم‬

‫يقترح أخصائيو اجللد بأن السبب الرئيس لقشرة فروة الرأس‬ ‫يؤخذ منه ملء ملعقة كبيرة ويوضع في ملء كوب ماء بارد‬
‫هي اإلصابة بعدوى فطريات اخلميرة‪ ،‬ويعتقد أن هذه الفطريات‬ ‫عادي ويغطى ويترك لينقع مدة ‪24‬ساعة كاملة ثم بعد ذلك‬
‫تتكاثر وتتغذى على إفرازات الغدة الدهنية‪ ،‬وخاليا اجللد امليتة‪.‬‬ ‫يصفى املاء من الثفل ويستخدم لتدليلك فروة الرأس بلطف‬
‫كما تعد التغييرات الهرمونية‪ ،‬واملوسمية سببا إلثارة هذه‬ ‫وذلك عند النوم مباشرة وتكرر العملية كل ‪24‬ساعة عند‬
‫املشكلة أيضا ً‪.‬‬ ‫النوم‪.‬‬

‫األسباب _______________________‬ ‫اخللطة الثانية‪ :‬خلط زيت اخلروع بزيت اللوز احللو وزيت‬
‫الزيتون ويدهن به الشعر‪.‬‬
‫‪ -‬ان سوء التغذية ونقص فيتامني ايه (‪ )A‬قد يؤديان إلى ظهور‬
‫اخللطة الثالثة‪:‬يخلط زيت الورد مع زيت اآلس مع زيت‬
‫القشرة‪.‬‬
‫احلنظل مع حنا مع الكثيرا(موجودة لدى محالت العطارة)‬
‫‪-‬يعد أصحاب البشرة الدهنية األكثر إصابة بقشرة الشعر‪،‬‬ ‫مع زيت اخلروع‪،‬تستخدم هذه الوصفة على أن تعمل طازجة‬
‫ويعود ذلك بسبب زيادة نشاط الغدد الدهنية‪ ،‬وبالتالي زيادة‬ ‫باملنزل حيث تؤخذ كميات متساوية من املواد املذكورة أعاله‬
‫إفرازها للدهون التي تساعد على تكوين طبقة القشور في‬ ‫حيث تسحق املواد الصلبة مثل احلناء والكثبراء ثم تخلط‬
‫فروة الرأس‪.‬‬ ‫بالزيوت املرافقة وتستخدم كدهان مبعدل مرتني في األسبوع‪.‬‬

‫‪ -‬ان أعلى معدالت نشاط الغدد الدهنية لدى الذين تتراوح‬ ‫اخللطة الرابعة‪:‬يستخدم مخلوط متساوي النسب من كل‬
‫أعمارهم بني سن العشرين واألربعني‪ ،‬لذا تكثر اإلصابة بها‬ ‫من زيت اللوز احللو وزيت اخلروع وزيت الزيتون لتدليك فروة الرأس‬
‫في هذه الفترة‪،‬‬ ‫مع قطرات املاء عند التدليك وذلك مرة واحدة قبل النوم كل‬
‫ليله‪.‬‬
‫إن إهمال نظافة الشعر وفروة الرأس يؤدي إلى ظهور القشرة‪،‬‬
‫فتراكم األوساخ على فروة الرأس يثير إفراز الغدد الدهنية‬
‫وبالتالي يقود إلى ظهور املشكلة‪ .‬كما أن املصابني باحلساسية‬
‫ضد بعض أنواع الشامبو جتعلهم يحجمون عن تنظيف شعرهم‬
‫بالشكل املطلوب مما يؤدي أيضا ً إلى نفس املشكلة‪.‬‬
‫العالج ________________________‬

‫‪ -‬يجب االهتمام بإزالة جميع آثار الشامبو من الشعر بالشطف‬

‫اجليد‪ ،‬ألن بقاء الشامبو على فروة الرأس يزيد من املشكلة‪،‬‬
‫حيث ان بقايا الشامبو بعد اجلفاف تظهر على شكل قشور‬
‫رقيقة تثير احلكة وتسبب احلساسية لفروة الرأس‬

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 ‫‪January 2010‬‬

‫ ‬ ‫الصحة و اجلمال‬

‫‪2‬‬
‫انتصار السيف‬
‫المشكة‪:‬‬ ‫‪1‬‬ ‫المشكة‪:‬‬

‫تساقط الشعر‬ ‫على مواد دهنية وحمضية‪.‬‬

‫تقصف الشعـر‬
‫‪ -‬تناول االغذية الغنية باملعادن و الفيتامينات‬
‫إن أكثر ما تشتكي منه املرأة هذه األيام هو تساقط الشعر‪،‬‬ ‫‪-‬ينصح بإستعمال املستحضرات احملتوية على الفيتامينات‬ ‫وهي شكوى شائعة جدا بني النساء أعراضها تقصف الشعر‬
‫وقد أثبتت األبحاث أن أكثر النساء يتعرضن حاليا لتلك‬ ‫املتوافر على شكل سيروم لدى مختلف الشركات العاملية‬ ‫بسهولة عند نهايته حيث يصا ب الشعر عادة بهذا املرض‬
‫املشكلة‪ ،‬ومن كل فئات األعمار على حد سواء‪ ،‬وتزداد احلالة‬ ‫ويستخدم مرتني في األسبوع بوضعها على اطراف الشعر‬ ‫نتيجة فقدان نسبة من األحماض والدهنيات التى يحتاجها‬
‫مع مرور الوقت‪.‬‬ ‫وتركه دون غسله‪.‬‬ ‫الشعر لغذائه مما يؤدى الى تشق الغالف اخلارجى على شكل‬
‫األسباب _______________________‬ ‫خلطات لعالج الشعر المتقصف _________‬ ‫انقسامات ثنائية أو ثالثية بنهاية أطراف الشعر ويصبح‬
‫الشعر هشا ومنفوشا ومقطع األطراف‪.‬‬
‫‪-‬سوء التغذية‪ ،‬ونقص عامل احلديد واحلامض األميني (البسني)‬ ‫اخللطة األولى‪ :‬اخلطي موزة مستوية مع زيت لوز للشعر‬
‫الذي يكون في الدم ومن ثم يغذي بصيلة الشعر‪ ،‬إذ يؤدي‬
‫األسباب _______________________‬
‫مع ملعقتني عسل مع زيت زيتون مع زيت ذرة‪ ،‬تخلط املقادير‬
‫نقصه إلى سقوطها وميكن إثبات ذلك عند فحص الدم‪.‬‬ ‫السابقة باخلالط ويستخدم على الشعر‪.‬‬ ‫‪-‬استعمال املواد الكيمائية الشديدة اخلطورة مثل الفرد‬
‫‪-‬العوامل الوراثية والعوامل األخرى املتسببة في تساقط‬ ‫اخللطة الثاتية ‪ :‬اخلطي صفار بيضتني مع قليل من زيت‬ ‫الكيميائى‪.‬‬
‫الشعر‪ ،‬أما أن تكون عوامل وراثية وتلعب فيها اجلينات دورا‬ ‫الزيتون وضعيهما على شكل ماسك للشعر ثم غطي الرأس‬ ‫‪-‬اإلفراط في استعمال الشامبو ‪.‬‬
‫رئيسيا أو التقدم في السن‪.‬‬ ‫بقبعة من النايلون وفوقها منشفة ساخنة واتركيه ملدة‬
‫نصف ساعة إلى ساعة على شعرك‪ .‬بعدها اغسلي شعرك‬ ‫‪-‬املبالغة في متشيط الشعر أو استعمال مجفف الشعر‬
‫‪ -‬املواد الكيميائية ‪ ،‬غالبا ما حتتوي املواد املستخدمة في تلوين‬ ‫السشوار ‪.‬‬
‫جيدا باملاء الفاتر ثم اغسليه بالشامبو اخلاص بنوعية شعرك‪.‬‬
‫الشعر وتسريحه على مواد كيميائية ضارة على فروة الرأس‬
‫وكرري هذه الطريقة مرتني في األسبوع ملدة شهرين متواصلني‬ ‫‪-‬النقص الشديد في بعض أنواع املعادن أو الفيتامينات أو‬
‫واستخداماتها املتكررة واخلاطئة تؤثر تأثيرا مباشرا على‬
‫على األقل‪.‬‬ ‫نقص نشاط الغدة الدرقية ‪.‬‬
‫بصيلة الشعر‪.‬‬
‫اخللطة الثالثة‪ :‬اخلطي كمية متساوية من زيت اخلروع وزيت‬ ‫العالج ________________________‬
‫‪ -‬احلالة النفسية ‪ ،‬تؤدي بعض احلاالت النفسية إلى تساقط‬
‫اللوز وضعيه على شعرك ويلف بقبعة نايلون ويترك ملدة‬
‫الشعر وفي بعض احلاالت يلجأ املريض إلى شد شعره‪ ،‬بطريقة‬ ‫‪-‬قص اطراف الشعر لتوقيف عملية تشقق الشعرة‬
‫نصف ساعة إلى ساعة على الشعر ويغسل مباء فاتر جيدا‬
‫غير مقصودة أو حك مكان معني من الرأس مما يسبب سقوط‬
‫ثم يغسل بالشامبو‬
‫الشعر وتعرضه للصلع‪.‬‬ ‫‪-‬أستخدام الكرميات املغذية لألطراف واملعاجلة والتى حتتوى‬

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e s t Po p I c o n
t a n ' s H o t t
Pakis

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Not understanding the language is no reason not to appreciate the soulful melodies
of Faakhir, one of Pakistan’s hottest artists. The former lead singer of super
group Awaz has a list of hit albums and singles, and a performance history in the US,
Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. He is a recipient of the highly honored Pakistani
Presidential Award for “Pride of Performance,” serves as UN Goodwill Ambassador
and spokesperson for Pakistan’s “War on Tobacco,” and uses his celebrity to help
Internally Displaced Persons in the war-torn Northwest Frontier Province.

Look for Faakhir’s new album online and in stores January 2010. Whether you’re a
loyal fan, or have never heard of him, get in tune with Faakhir. You may find yourself
rocking to a new beat, singing in a different language, or loyally following his cult
of personality.

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ally flew to London to

end. My parents actu
rmance in the UK at
watch my fir st live perfo
Wembley Arena. find a song
or two in
engineering
How does your this album
a role in your
background play talking
music? about his
or her life.
n teaches you the ar t
I believe that educatio
. It helped me lear n
and method of lear ning Do you see an
technology that we y conflict
the intricacies of the between follow
d produce our music. ing a musical
employ to program an career and livin
with an awesome music
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you to life?
s
What inspire the two cultures together.
ic?
compose mus Although I am not
qualified to talk Can you offer any
about what is perm
me inspire me, issible in Islam,
The people around my hear t says that
advice to budding
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whatever happens ar on people’s faces is
musicians?
s to me and what I go a privilege and
me, whatever happen not a sin. I opine that
thought process. My making music
through trigger s my and tr ying to live an
There is no shortcut for hard
be a true reflection honest life is
upcoming album will better than following
work and there is no such thing
e. It will encompass a traditional
of this phase of my lif profession in which
as being a star forever--you’re
lease of my previous you appear
the year s after the re noble but you are dr
only as good as your last record!
ar y 2005. The music awn toward all
album, Mantra, in Janu sorts of corr uption.
If you’re blessed with talent, then
um will strike a chord I don’t want
from the upcoming alb to be judgmental thou
you should polish your art and skill
e relatable and are a gh.
with fans. The lyrics ar through constant hard work.
we go through in our
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usical
project?

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to
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ar tist from a differe
nt
culture, fuse the
two completely
different genres
of music, and
then come up

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‫يراقبوا انفسهم ‪ ،‬وأال يحصل معهم ما حصل لتلك املرأة ‪.‬‬ ‫اربعة مرات في اليوم بحمض السالسليك ! لذا انتهي بها‬ ‫كيف ميكنك معرفة ما اذا كان خبيرات التجميل‬
‫املطاف بتحول بشرتها من عادية الى جافة الى دهنية ألن‬ ‫يأخذن املناخ بعني االعتبار أو ال ؟‬
‫لقد سمعنا عن " قناع الذهب قيراط ‪ " 24‬هل ميكنك‬
‫الغدد الدهنية قامت بإفراز الدهون بشكل اكثر ‪ .‬تلك املراة‬
‫أن تخبرينا عن ذلك وكيف يعمل ؟‬ ‫اسمحوا لي ان أضيف الى املوضوع نقطة عن املنتجات‬
‫أصبحت تشعر باحلرج من منظر بشرتها ‪ ،‬وقد قررت عدم‬
‫أنا استخدمه شخصيا‪،‬على الرغم من انه مكلف ولكنه‬ ‫الذهاب الى اجراء املقابلة مما ادى الى فقدانها لفرصة العمل‬ ‫‪ .‬معظم شركات مستحضرات التجميل بدات في اجراء‬
‫نقوم‬ ‫يستحق ذلك ‪.‬‬ ‫‪.‬‬ ‫البحوث في مختلف اجملاالت ‪ .‬ففي عام ‪ 2007‬خبير التجميل‬
‫بفرك وجه الشخص بالذهب مما يسبب الكترونات في اخلاليا‬ ‫الدولي والرئيس التنفيذي خملتبرات شركة زارتوك ملستحضرات‬
‫طلبت منها رؤية طبيب أمراض جلدية آخر ‪ ،‬فاخبرتني أن‬ ‫التجميل السيدة كارياكى زارتا لودي قد جاءت الى الكويت‬
‫وتصبح أكثر نشاطا و تعيد بناء اخلاليا املنكسرة ‪ .‬في حالة‬
‫الشخص الذي قابلته كانت طبيبة امراض جلدية ولكن‬ ‫خصيصا ملقابلتي و مناقشة احوال املناخ هنا وما هي‬
‫الشخص العادي ‪ ،‬فإنه يؤدي الى جتديد البشرة عن طريق زيادة‬
‫عندما اخبرتني عن اسمها فهي لم تكن طبيبة جلدية‬ ‫التغييرات التي تلزم منتجاتها للعمل بها في الكويت ‪ .‬و‬
‫تدفق الدم الى املنطقة التي يجرى تدليكها ‪.‬‬
‫ولكنها خبيرة جتميل ‪ .‬انظر في الكويت ‪ ،‬الناس هنا لطفاء‬ ‫قد توصلنا الى العديد من األفكار ‪ ،‬ومن اهم االفكار التي‬
‫مما يؤدي الى منع الشيخوخة املبكرة للبشرة ويشدها ويقلل‬ ‫جدا فهم يسمون " املهنيني " باالطباء إحتراما لهم‬ ‫وضحتها للسيدة كارياكى والتي اخذتها بعني االعتبار الجراء‬
‫من ظهور التجاعيد واخلطوط واحلد من التهاب‬ ‫تغيير هام وكبير في احد املنتجات هي كرمي‬
‫البشرة وجعلها نضرة ومتألقة ‪.‬‬ ‫حماية الشمس‪.‬‬

‫ماذا عن عامل املناخ مرة اخرى؟ هل ميكن‬ ‫ماهي العناصر التي علينا البقاء بعيدا‬
‫استخدام هذا القناع في مناخنا هنا ؟ ام انه‬ ‫عنها ؟‬
‫له وقت محدد من العام ؟‬
‫انها مسالة صعبة ‪ ،‬وحتتاج بعض الوقت بالنسبة‬
‫ميكن استخدامه ‪ ،‬ما لم يتم مزجه مع عناصر‬ ‫لي للتعمق بها ‪ .‬فهي ليست العناصر فقط‬
‫أخرى ‪ ،‬فالذهب في حد ذاته ميكن ان يستخدم في‬ ‫ولكنها أيضا حول كيف ومتى ‪ .‬نفس العنصر‬
‫أي وقت من السنة ‪ .‬ولكن بعض الشركات تقوم‬ ‫رمبا يكون جيدا بالنسبة لك في وقت واحد من‬
‫بإضافة املكونات عليه ‪ ،‬لذلك يجب عليك النظر‬ ‫السنة وسيئ في وقت آخر ‪ .‬وبعبارة أخرى ‪ ،‬يجب‬
‫في امللصقات‬ ‫عليك مراقبة ما تستخدميه و كذلك متى وأين‬
‫تستخدميه‪.‬‬
‫اعلم ان لديك كتاب بعنوان"انا و امى‬
‫واملطبخ للعناية بالبشرة" فى مكتبات‬ ‫سوف اعود الى سؤال سابق ‪ ،‬كيف ميكننا‬
‫الكويت الذى يتضمن خلطات خاصة بك حلل‬ ‫احلكم بان خبيرات التجميل ال ياخذن عامل‬
‫مشاكل البشرة و الشعر‪ ،‬هل تستخدمني هذه‬ ‫الناخ بعني االعتبار ؟ قبل ان جنيب على ذلك ‪،‬‬
‫اخللطات في عيادتك ؟‬ ‫ما هي عواقب عدم العمل مع املناخ ؟‬

‫اخللطات التى ذكرتها فى كتابى اعتبرها هدية‬ ‫السبيل الوحيد الذي ميكنني أن أصف لكم هذا‬
‫منى لكل امراة ممكن ان جتهزها بنفسها باملنزل‬ ‫هو من خالل جتربتي الشخصية مع احد العمالء‬
‫و حتافظ على بشرتها النضرة‪.‬و لكن فى العيادة‬ ‫في اآلونة االخيرة ‪ .‬فقد تاثرت كثيرا بهذه احلادثة‪.‬‬
‫لدى جميع انواع االجهزة احلديثة والتقنيات و املواد‬ ‫جاءتني إمرأة الى عيادتي في املنار كلينك ‪ ،‬وجهها‬
‫من انحاء العالم و خصوصا من امريكا لعالج‬ ‫تغطيه البثوراحلمراء الكبيرة و بشرتها متهيجة‬
‫مشاكل البشرة كالكلف و املسامات املفتوحة و‬ ‫وحساسة للغاية ‪ ،‬فقد كان من الصعب جدا‬
‫غيرها من الشوائب البشرة املزعجة‪.‬‬ ‫تخيل انها قبل ثالثة أسابيع ذهبت لرؤية طبيبة‬
‫أمراض جلدية لتصبح متألقة ملقابلتها مع‬
‫ما مييزك عن باقى خبيرات التجميل ؟؟‬ ‫ومعظمهم ال يصححون هذه االخطاء ويعتقدون أنهم اطباء‬
‫اخلطوط اجلوية الكويتية ‪ .‬فقد اخبرتني أنه كان لديها فقط‬
‫بالفعل ‪ ،‬فانا دائما اخبر عمالئي بانني لست طبيبة امراض‬
‫هذا سؤال محرج‪ ،‬انا ال اقول باننى افضلهم و لكننى احاول‬ ‫بثرة واحدة في ذلك الوقت ‪ ،‬وقد وعدتها هذه الطبيبة مبنحها‬
‫جلدية إمنا خبيرة جتميل ‪ .‬وبحكم عملي أنا أعلم ما أقوم به‬
‫دائما ان احرص على عمالئى و اكون اول من يقدم لهم حلول‬ ‫أفضل مظهر قبل اجراء املقابلة ‪ ،‬وأوصتها بغسل وجهها‬
‫جيدا وأعمل به مبسؤولية ‪ .‬ولإلجابة عن سؤالك باختصار ‪،‬‬
‫جديدة و احدث التقنيات فى مجال عملى‪.‬ولكن اود ان اضيف‬ ‫مبنظف بحمض السالسليك اربع مرات في اليوم ‪ ،‬ووصفت‬
‫عندما ال تدركني املناخ جيدا ستؤذين بشرتك وتنتهني بشعور‬
‫هنا باننى اكون مطلعة اوال باول على كل ما هو جديد و ال‬ ‫لها كرمي تقشير خفيف كانت تستخدمه كل ليلة من دون أن‬
‫سيء عن نفسك ‪.‬‬
‫استخدمه اال بعد دراسته جيدا و تعديله ليناسب مناخ‬ ‫تصف لها مرطب لكي تستخدمه ‪.‬‬
‫الكويت و يفيد بشراتنا وال يسبب لنا الضرر‪.‬لهذا انا احيانا‬ ‫اذا أخيرا ‪ ،‬كيف ميكننا معرفة ما اذا كان خبيرات‬
‫املراة اتبعت التعليمات وانتهى بها املطاف بفقدان بشرتها‬
‫ابتكر بروتوكوالت مختلفة خاصة بي و حسب خبرتى‪.‬‬ ‫التجميل يعملن حسب الظروف املناخية ام ال ؟‬
‫اجلميله واحلصول على بشرة محمرة ومتهيجة ‪ .‬شرحت‬
‫مالذي ميكنك قوله حول التكيف املنتجات مع‬ ‫من احملزن االعتراف بذلك ‪ ،‬ولكن اذا توفرت لديك املعلومات‬ ‫لها ان ذلك حصل بسبب أن الطبقة العليا للبشرة اصبحت‬
‫مناخات معينة ؟‬ ‫الكافية‪،‬فانه ميكنك ان تتعرفي على مدى معرفة خبيرة‬ ‫جافة بسبب كثرة الغسل ‪ .‬فحمض السالسليك يعمل على‬
‫التجميل بذلك‪ .‬لهذا السبب انا اكتب مقاالت في اجلرائد‬ ‫جتفيف البشرة ‪ ،‬وفي ظل املناخ اجلاف كثرة غسل البشرة‬
‫كما أقول دائما ‪ ،‬مزيج دقيق من العلم والطبيعة هي كل ما‬
‫وكذلك أقوم بنشر الكتيبات التوعوية ‪ .‬فأنا اريد من الناس أن‬ ‫يجففها ‪ .‬فقد قامت باحلاق الضرر ببشرتها عن طريق غسلها‬
‫نحتاج ‪.‬‬

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‫ ‬ ‫مقابلة ‪ /‬جتميل‬

‫زيبا رفيق‪ :‬خبرية التجميل والعناية بالبشرة‬

‫تخرجت من اململكة املتحدة كخبيرة التجميل و العناية بالبشرة‪ ،‬وحصلت من نفس اجلامعة‬
‫على شهادة في التغذية والنصائح الغذائية ‪ ،‬نالت رصيدا من اجلوائز في اململكة املتحدة(‬
‫جائزة ايست وجائزة ا نسي اف اي) لتميزها في عملها ‪ .‬لديها شهادة في التقشير األخضر من‬
‫أملانيا ‪ .‬وفوق كل ذلك فهي تسعى للحصول على احدث املعلومات في ميدانها أثناء السفر‬
‫في جميع انحاء العالم ‪ .‬وقد سنحت لي الفرصة مؤخرا الجراء مقابلة معها و مناقشة‬
‫عملها في الكويت‬

‫في البداية ‪ ،‬أود أن أسألك مع كل اخلبرة التي متتلكينها‬

‫‪ ،‬ملاذا اخترت البقاء في الكويت ؟‬

‫لقد ولدت وترعرعت هنا ‪ .‬الكويت منزلي ‪ ،‬وال أستطيع‬

‫التفكير في العيش بعيدا عن الكويت على الرغم من انني‬
‫أحب السفر في جميع انحاء العالم ‪.‬‬

‫ومع خبرتي العملية هنا ‪ ،‬فقد فهمت بان املناخ واملياه هنا لها‬
‫تأثير على البشرة ‪ .‬طبعا ‪ ،‬العامل الرئيسي هو الوراثة ولكن ال‬
‫ينبغي لنا ان نقلل من شان تأثير املناخ واملياه ‪ .‬وقد تاقلمت مع‬
‫هذا املناخ وتعرفت على مبزاته وسلبياته اكثر من مناخ الدول‬
‫االخرى ‪ ،‬فقد تعرضت لهذا املناخ لفترة طويلة مما ساعدني‬
‫في عملي ‪.‬و للعمل في مكان آخر فانه يتوجب علي ان اتعايش‬
‫مع مناخهم لفترة طويلة حتى اتعود عليه مما يستغرق وقتا‬
‫طويال لتنفيذ عملي بشكل صحيح ‪.‬‬

‫هل تودين القول بأن أطباء اجللدية و خبراء التجميل‬

‫يأخذون امر املناخ باحلسبان عندما يتعاملون مع زبائنهم ؟‬

‫آمل ان يكون لدى معظمهم هذا التفكير ‪ .‬لن احتدث عن‬

‫أطباء االمراض اجللدية النهم يعرفون أكثر منا بكثير‪ .‬ولكن‬
‫عندما يتعلق االمر بخبيرات التجميل ‪ ،‬فأنا آمل ان يأخذوا بعني‬
‫االعتبار تأثير املناخ واملياه في الكويت ويتم عالج مرضاهم‬
‫بصدق ومسؤولية ‪ .‬مع إحترامي لكل شركات مستحضرات‬
‫التجميل ‪ ،‬لكن بعض املستحضرات التي تعمل في مناخ‬
‫معني ليس بالضرورة أن تعمل في مناخ اخر‪ .‬لكن بعض‬
‫خبيرات التجميل أصبحوا مثل الباعة أكثر من كونهم خبيرات‬
‫جتميل فعليني‪ .‬فهم يعملون كدعامة لعالماتهم التجارية‬
‫ويحاولون الترويج لها وتنفيذ ماميليه عليهم املوردين لهم ‪.‬‬
‫فهم يتبعون املنتجات من دون استخدام خبراتهم اخلاصة ‪،‬‬
‫املنطق السليم واملعرفة ‪.‬‬

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Presenting Miss Arab Sport!

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Put aside the banner and relax that million-dinar smile. Miss Kuwait, Manayer Yousef
Salmeen, is the 19-year-old daughter of Kuwaiti Yousef Hussein Salmeen and Erma
Gaborno of the Philippines. A Petroleum Engineering student at the Australian College
of Kuwait and a Kuwait Karate Champion, she added the title of Miss Arab Sport to her
list of achievements on November 11, 2009 in Cairo, Egypt, after a 10-day competition
against 16 other girls.
We can’t wait to get to know the young woman behind all the pomp and pageantry. Candid,
insightful, delightfully sunny--we’re simply in love with Manayer Yousef Salmeen, the
new Miss Arab Sport!

Can you describe yourself in one word?

Restless, I can say. I don’t like to be not involved in something.

Did your family support your pageant participation?

“Are you going to wear a bikini?” was the first thing my father asked me. I
told him that three of the girls wore headscarves and it’s not really a beauty
pageant. He didn’t want me to miss classes, but as long as it’s something I can
benefit from I can do. He ended up keeping all the newspaper clippings and
showing all his friends. My mother helped me keep my cool. She was with me
the whole time in Egypt. Every time I’d freak out, she’d blow me kisses.

How did the Miss Arab pageant differ from

western beauty contests?
Girls were not chosen based on beauty. The judges asked for CVs and
looked at academic and athletic achievements. Our etiquette, behavior,
interaction with people, and confidence in front of the camera were
assessed. It was more of a personality beauty pageant, since outer
beauty was only 20% of the final grade, and that was mainly based
on our poise, because we had a modeling coach and a catwalk coach.
There were more than 100 applicants from Kuwait and all the CVs
were sent to Egypt, and then they sent the response about which
applicant gets to come. Only after my CV was accepted did they ask
me for my picture, for the newspapers. It wasn’t degrading and that’s
what I like about it.

How have you been adjusting to all the

attention?
When I first arrived at the pageant, I was nervous and grumpy. The
people around me stressed me out by telling me my hair didn’t
look right, grabbing my jacket and my bag and fixing them for
me. I realized that those aren’t the bad guys; they’re just trying
to help, and I became comfortable in front of the camera. The
contestant’s confidence and her ability to speak publicly are the
most important things. After ten days, it all became natural.

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right. I got so used

How does winning feel?
to walking in heels
Each girl won a title. There was a Miss Arab World, then runners-up. I that at night when
won Miss Arab Sport. My friends say they knew I’d get it, but that didn’t
I took off my shoes
stop me from trying my best. Some girls were upset, and some cried,
but we were all friends in the end and were happy for the winners. I had to walk on my
toes. I came back to
Kuwait and, like magic,
Why do you think you won the title of Miss
Arab Sport? I could walk perfectly
in all my heels. I was
I live through sports. I have been ice-skating since I was two. I
used to be on football, basketball, and swimming teams. I am camera conscious but
currently on the college volleyball team. I play karate, floorball, now it’s not a problem.
and hockey, and enjoy rock climbing.

What was the worst part of the pageant?

When changing backstage, I didn’t know which dress was
mine and my sash got trampled--it was hectic. I could hear
my heart in my ears.

What was the best part of the pageant?

Every night after training, the girls and I would sit by the
pool in pajamas (I wore track pants), make each other
coffee, and play music on our laptops until 4 AM. You
can have a friend for a lifetime but you feel closer to
the pageant girls because you’re all going through the
same thing.
What was the funniest thing that
happened during the pageant?
Before I went, I lost 3 kg, so they refitted my dress.
I lost another 1 kg so my dress was loose. The
pins they used to adjust my long, heavy dress
stuck into my body. I was kicking the dress with
my super-high heels as I walked, and still had a
smile plastered on my face. I might have looked
pretty on stage, but I knew that if I were to let
my hand slip my dress would fall off.
What did you learn during
the pageant?
I thought there were three pyramids in
the entire world--we met an Egyptologist
and I had no idea that there are 138. We
were asked who the oldest Arab queen
was and which Arabs won Nobel prizes.
We met a plastic surgeon who was
honest with us about plastic surgery.
Our modeling coach kept us in heels
all day. We had to walk with plates on
our heads if we didn’t walk
Did you learn about
different Arab conceptions
about Kuwait?
The girls were surprised that I
play sports and don’t drive a huge
fancy car. I hope they looked at me
and learned that being Kuwaiti has a
different meaning. All Arab girls are
the same, but each country has its
own values. I went with a stereotypical
idea of what an Arab girl is and realized
something different. At the pageant,
everyone had to wear the uniform of
jeans, heels, and the Miss Arab World
sweater, so everybody was treated equal
and looked the same.
Did you gain any perspective
on what it means to be Kuwaiti?
I am lucky to have been born and brought
up in this country because Kuwait takes care
of its citizens. We have awesome health care
and our police force is strong. Education is also
emphasized in this country.

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What do
you hope to
accomplish now someone else would do in a situation, but rather,
what I would do.
that the pageant
is over?
What do you do in your
I’d like to encourage
spare time?
female athletes to join
professional teams and get My mom likes to encourage all
into the international field. of her daughters to be active
Many Kuwaiti girls don’t play in sports and music. Each of
us has a musical bone in our
sports, but a Kuwaiti won
bodies because my dad owns
the title of Miss Arab Sport,
an instrument shop. I play
so I want them to know what piano. I love to sing but
women can achieve. I hope that you don’t want to hear it.
management will start caring I used to play guitar and
for female athletes the way they saxophone. I also like to
care for the males. I feel like it’s read and get involved
improving, but at a very slow in events that go on
pace. I want to open my own karate in Kuwait. I could
academy and win a gold medal in spend six hours
the World Karate Federation, WKF. with a Nintendo
or playing World of
Warcraft, no problem. I’m
Is there something fun
a bit of a neat freak,
about you that nobody else so once a month I’ll
knows? go on the rampage
I can’t lick my elbow or put my leg and clean
behind my head, but when I’m studying everything in
my room. I
and need to relax, I get up and do a
did that
handstand. Also, I take “midnight baking”
to my
very seriously--I actually wake my sisters
car as
up at midnight and pull them out of bed to
well.
bake something yummy.

Who is your role model?

I look up to my first karate coach. You could
never tell from his face if he was upset or
angry; he was calm and controlled. My sister,
who has a Ph.D. in Psychology, always knows
exactly what to say about anything. In life,
though, I don’t think about what

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What are you reading right Can you describe your fondest
now? childhood memory?
I’m reading Silent Boy by Torey Hayden. Since Once a week my dad would take the whole family to
almost every girl likes junk reading, P.S. I Love You the Sultan Center. We would buy six trolleys’ worth
is one of my favorites. of snacks and food that we wouldn’t finish. Every
week we would park by the beach and our dad
would play the oud for us.
What’s on your iPod?
I download the top 100 iTunes songs every few
What’s the best part about
months. I like everything from Hannah Montana to living in Kuwait?
Muse. I’ve been listening to “I Got Feeling” by the
Black Eyed Peas all day. The comfort of living in Kuwait, which has
the highest standard of
living in the world. You get
things done for you and you
know that you’re safe here.
I would love to stay because
my family and friends are
here and I grew up here. New Look. Columbus Café in Al Fanar is
I’m always going to want to where my sister and I go after a long
be in Kuwait. Many things day. We go to the Scientific Center to take
about Kuwait are amazing, a stroll, since it’s fun and the crowd is
so I can’t list just one. mostly families. Johnny Rockets is the King
of All Food. I could eat there three times
What are your a day.
favorite places in
Kuwait? How do you feel about
the positive changes you see
The Avenues never gets in your country?
crowded no matter how
many people are there. Kuwaiti kids are opening their own
When I go, I wear flat shoes businesses and doing part-time jobs apart
Do you have any personal causes? because of how big it is. My from their academics, so I’m happy. Each
favorite shops are Forever generation is opening their eyes more and
The environment. I walk out of a room and turn out the 21, Bershka, Zara, and more to real life.
light. If someone throws something on the ground, I pick it
up. I am looking forward to the Avenues Reuse Exhibit this
winter. I also went to do the beach cleanup. Most people see
the environment as a future concern, but what we do now
is going to affect our world. You don’t know how long this is
going to last. Also, animal activism. The other day I rescued a
dog and it took me four hours to take it to the Animal Friends
League.

Is there a need for positive role

models in Kuwait?
Yes. Girls in Kuwait must know that there are things
equally important to getting married and having
children. Although that’s one of my future goals, I
believe in studying, playing sports, and chasing
dreams. Many kids in Kuwait are misbehaved.
If a child has nothing to do or nothing to look
forward to, or no activity to distract him or her,
being naughty is just another thing to do to
waste time or get attention.
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INTERVIEW / TECHNOLOGY

Tech Talk with Rajesh

Future Communications
Rajesh Wadhwa, Group
Marketing Manager of
Future Communications
Company Global, gives
CityPages an exclusive
look at the evolution of
telecommunications technology
that has transformed how
we communicate, share, and
disseminate information.

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Can you describe your experience
in the telecommunications field?
I focus on technical, business, scientific, and
communications skills that are mandatory to stay in tune
with the latest telecommunication technology as per
business needs. In fact, these skills develop the ability
to adjust and adapt to evolving industry.
FCCG is a leading holding company in the region with
Wadhwa,
Company Global
a robust presence in the telecommunications and
communications industry. The company is listed on the
Kuwait Stock Exchange and operates five pioneering
subsidiaries: FCC, FCCI, FTI, MCC, and Future RFID,
whose main business interests are Nokia Mobile
Wholesale, Retail and Services Provider (developing
and maintaining GSM networks, Radio Frequency
Identification Technology, Information Technology, and
Wireless Service Provider).
We sell top brands along with the finest services to retain
customer confidence for quality and reliability. My present
position entails strategic and tactical contributions for
key accounts Nokia and VIVA in addition to FCCG brand
value proposition and 360-degree marketing initiatives.
How is the Kuwait market different
from other markets?
Every market is different, with different rules of business.
Telecommunications is one of the most rapidly growing,
challenging, and changing industries in the economy.
The challenge in Kuwait is to educate consumers about
new technology. For instance, navigation tools are a big
hit in Europe, but not yet in the GCC. Technology is often
developed at an advanced level and it takes time for
people to understand the features available for their
use.
Kuwaiti residents have a high disposable income. People
normally change their cell phones every three to six
months. However, mobile margins are becoming very
slim, making the market competitive.
How has the global recession
affected mobile phone sales in
Kuwait?
The recession created a widespread phobia of
spending money. However, the telecom industry is least
affected. New Nokia models have definitely weathered
the recession. Cell phones have a small product life
cycle--every two to three months a new mobile model
debuts, causing people to spend money on the latest
technology.
How does Future Communications
Company stay competitive?
Future Communications Company offers the best and
newest devices and accessories in the global market to
customers in Kuwait and the MENA regions. FCC has the
following advantages in Kuwait: over 35 retail outlets,
15 quick mobile service points, a replacement phone
during repair, free data transfer from old to new mobile,
18 Months Warranty, one-stop destination for games,
applications and software, VIVA products and services
including bill collections, FCC Gift Vouchers, easy credit
facilities, and free delivery. We had 27 outlets last year
but today over 35 outlets are serving the needs of our
valued customers.
FCC takes pride in providing consumers a unique selection
of quality brands and value prices along with the finest
services, which gives an edge over the competition. The
telecom industry is facing the challenges of maintaining
market share and profits while attempting new concepts
and store formats to differentiate themselves from
other retailers. Demographic and consumer lifestyle
January 2010
changes have affected not only how consumers shop,
but also where they shop to satisfy their needs. There
is variation in channels and formats in a physical sense
and more distinct positioning in terms of the purchase
and ownership experience leading to further shifting
the basis of competition from product to services and
brand attributes. FCC’s core objective is to create value
for consumers to earn their lifetime loyalty.
Which Nokia products are hottest
in Kuwait?
The mobile phone is a personalized fashion item that
goes into the pocket as an integrated communication
center complete with voice, video, and data. E72 is the
biggest hit in Kuwait with 6760 slide and N900 the latest
models.
What is the future of mobile phone
technology?
People prefer technology that they can carry in their
pocket, enabling them to watch streaming videos,
get updated news and reports, and have internet
access without using a computer. With mobile phones
outnumbering PCs around the world by 4:1, mobile
applications represent a bigger opportunity for the
mobile industry. It is an ideal channel for businesses to
reach consumers. The mobile industry has two sources
of income: voice and messaging. However, with both
services becoming commoditized, usage is increasing
while revenues are falling. This scenario had been
expected, and explains why the mobile industry has
spent the last decade searching for what will become
the next “Killer Application.”
The future of mobile applications is very much assured.
However, the role of application stores remains up in the
air. It is important to maximize the number of distribution
channels by selling the applications via mobile store
but one also needs to invest in online and print and
electronic media channels to maximize the response.
What are some promotions your
company offers in Kuwait?
FCC offers unique year-round promotions. We offer
customers the ultimate shopping experience. Our
promotions include VIVA products and services with
Nokia offerings, Navigation, Music Xpress and shared
themes targeting different segments. We want our
valued customers to explore and win by experiencing
the latest in technology.
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GADGETS

DC X725 by Benq
Benq amazes us once again with the launch of the new compact classy
digital camera. The DC X725 is 12.5 mm long with a steel body, so it is
stainless and more resistant. It comes in four different colors: black,
red, silver, or pearl. It has a 1/2.5 CCD and a 3x optical zoom. The
maximum ISO sensitivity is 1600 on photos and 4000 on videos. You can
also increase the memory, as it has an SD/SDHC memory card support.
The range of megapixels is, for the time being, unreleased, but we can
assume it has more then the previous release of Benq that had 7.2.

The New SwiMP3

Imagine listening to your favorite songs during your swimming lessons or
while you are bathing in your pool. What can be more relaxing then that?
Well, now you can swim and listen to your favorite tunes at a very high
quality thanks to the new SwiMP3. Unlike other MP3 players, which transmit
sound through air or water, this new device uses technology that sends
sound-generating vibrations through your cheekbones, giving it perfect
clarity. The SwiMP3 is compatible with Mac and PC and supports both MP3
and WMA. It is equipped with a rechargeable battery and has a 256 MB
memory. Your swimming agility will not be harmed in any way, as the device
weighs only 2 ounces. So put on your wetsuit and plug yourself in to the
swimming experience of your life!

io-Jacket
Although all modern gadgets strive to combine sleekness with
multifunctionality, the io-Jacket is so much better then the others! Why?
Because you can actually wear it! It has built-in Bluetooth, MP3 player,
and touch -sensitive control pads. It is also compatible with GPSoverIP. It
uses a hybrid GPS technology which enables you to look for the person
wearing the jacket even inside a building. The person who wears the io-
Jacket can upload the information to a mobile phone or to the internet
giving the watcher the opportunity to observe the wearer's every move.
Londefrey, the company that produces the jacket, has sold one in an
auction for the “Humans for Humans” foundation. It seems though that
no other jackets have been made for commercial purposes, so we just
have to sit and wait.

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Sonic Screwdriver
This Sonic Screwdriver is a gadget for all those Doctor Who fans that
weren’t satisfied with just the Tardis USB hub. Remember that saying,
“if it’s made like a screwdriver and it looks like a screwdriver, it must
be a screwdriver?” Oh, but you are so very wrong! It actually has a pen
on one head and a beam of UV light at the other. Now you can write
anything you want with UV ink and not worry about other people reading
it. Imagine handing your boss an amazingly favorable report with your
real thoughts written between the lines. What a subtle revenge. And the
revenge costs only USD 12.99 and 3 AG 13 batteries. Small price to
pay!

Pillete
Pillete, the new Bluetooth headset, is so tiny, it’s almost invisible! Now you
don’t have to worry about looking like Robocop when walking down the
street, but you have to consider the possibility of people starting to think
you’ve lost your marbles and you’re talking to yourself. The downside is
the fact that people have different sized ears and the device might be too
small and slip out or too big and not fit. People who often use earphones
will tell you I’m right. But once they figure out a way to make the Pillete
adjustable, this design will be the future of all headsets.

PhotoTracker
Do you ever look at old travel pictures and not remember were they were
taken? That will not happen anymore with Gisteo's all new PhotoTracker.
This gadget is equipped with GPRS and has software that records data
about your snapshots. After that, you can use the shutterbugs and
geotags included to edit, add information, or print photos from your PC.
The PhotoTracker is so small, it can fit into your handbag or pocket and
does not get in the way when using your camera. Also, it has an option
of mapping, meaning that you can set the photos you have taken on a
map. Not to mention the satisfaction you will feel when bragging to your
relatives and friends about all the places you have been and things you
have learned. And besides, the gadget is not expensive at all, just USD 99.

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ENTERTAINMENT / MUSIC

TOP 20 of 2009
1. Jay Z ft. Alicia Keys - Empire State Of Mind
2. Lady GaGa - Bad Romance
3. Jason DeRulo - Watcha Say
Jay Sean Jay Z
4. Owl City - Fireflies
5. Black Eyed Peas - I Got a Feeling
6. Jay Z - Run This Town
7. Taio Cruz - Break Your Heart
Lady GaGa Taio Cruz
8. Kesha - Tik Tok
9. Lady GaGa - Paparazzi
10. David Guetta ft Akon - Sexy Chick
11. Black Eyed Peas - Meet Me Halfway
Jason DeRulo Kesha 12. Jay Sean ft Lil Wayne - Down Britney Spears Jordan Sparks

13. Britney Spears - 3

14. Taylor Swift - Love Story
15. Katy Perry - Waking Up In Vegas
Owl City Pink 16. Pink - Sober Taylor Swift Kings of Leon

17. Jordan Sparks - Battlefield

18. Kings of Leon - Use Somebody
19. Rihanna - Russian Roulette
Black Eyed Peas David Guetta ft Akon 20. Black Eyed Peas - I Got a Feeling Katy Perry Rihanna

TOP 20 of December 2009

1. Owl City............................ -.........Fireflies
2. Jason DeRulo................. -..........Watcha Say
3. Taio Cruz.......................... -..........Break Your Heart
4. Jay Sean ft Lil Wayne.. -..........Down
5. Black Eyed Peas............ -..........I Got a Feeling
6. Jay Z.................................. -..........Run This Town
7. Lady GaGa....................... -..........Paparazzi
8. Miley Cyrus...................... -..........Party In The USA
9. Black Eyed Peas............ -..........Meet Me Halfway
10. David Guetta ft Akon..... -..........Sexy Chick
11. Taylor Swift..................... -..........Love Story
12. Black Eyed Peas............ -..........Boom Boom Pow
13. Kings of Leon.................. -..........Use Somebody
14. Sean Kingston................ -..........Fire Burning
15. Katy Perry........................ -..........Waking Up In Vegas
16. Pink.................................... -..........Sober
17. Jordan Sparks................. -..........Battlefield
18. Keri Hilson....................... -..........Knock You Down
19. Pink.................................... -..........Please Don't Leave Me
20. Pitbull................................. -..........Hotel Room Service

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ENTERTAINMENT / HOLLYWOOD
Alvin and the Chipmunks:
The Squeakquel
Pop sensations Alvin, Simon, and Theodore end up in the
care of Dave Seville's twenty-something nephew Toby
(Levi). The boys must put aside music superstardom
to return to school, and are tasked with saving the
school's music program by winning the $25,000 prize in
a battle of the bands. But the Chipmunks unexpectedly
meet their match in three singing chipmunks known as
The Chipettes--Brittany, Eleanor, and Jeanette. Romantic
and musical sparks are ignited when the Chipmunks and
Chipettes square off.
Director: Betty Thomas
Cast: Jason Lee, Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler, Jesse
McCartney, Anna Faris, Christina Applegate, Amy Poehler
Genre: Animation | Comedy | Family | Romance
Amelia
Amelia Earhart, a Kansas girl, discovers the thrill of
aviation at age 23, and within 12 years has progressed
to winning the Distinguished Flying Cross for being the
first woman to pilot a plane solo across the Atlantic
Ocean. At age 39, she sets out on an attempt to
circumnavigate the globe, an adventure that catapults
her into aviation myth.
Director: Mira Nair
Cast : Hilary Swank, Richard Gere, Ewan McGregor
Genre: Biography | Drama
Holmes
After finally catching serial killer and occult "sorcerer"
Lord Blackwood, legendary sleuth Sherlock Holmes and
his assistant Dr. Watson can close yet another successful
case. But when Blackwood mysteriously returns from the
grave and resumes his killing spree, Holmes must take
up the hunt once again. Contending with his partner's
new fiancée and the dimwitted head of Scotland Yard,
the dauntless detective must unravel the clues that will
lead him into a twisted web of murder, deceit, and black
magic--and the deadly embrace of temptress Irene
Adler.
Director: Guy Ritchie
Genre: Action | Adventure | Crime | Drama | Thriller
Cast : Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams,
Mark Strong
The Princess and the Frog
Walt Disney Animation Studios presents the musical
The Princess and the Frog, an animated comedy set in
the great city of New Orleans. From the creators of The
Little Mermaid and Aladdin comes a modern twist on a
classic tale, featuring a beautiful girl named Tiana (Anika
Noni Rose), a frog prince who desperately wants to be
human again, and a fateful kiss that leads them both
on a hilarious adventure through the mystical bayous of
Louisiana.
Directors: Ron Clements. John Musker
Cast : Terrence Howard, Oprah Winfrey, John Goodman
Genre: Animation | Family | Fantasy | Romance
January 2010
The Box
Norma and Arthur Lewis, a suburban couple with a young
child, receive a simple wooden box as a gift, which bears
fatal and irrevocable consequences. A mysterious stranger
delivers the message that the box promises to bestow
upon its owner $1 million with the press of a button. But,
pressing this button will simultaneously cause the death of
another human being somewhere in the world; someone
they don't know. With just 24 hours to have the box in
their possession, Norma and Arthur find themselves in the
cross-hairs of a startling moral dilemma and must face
the true nature of their humanity.
Director : Richard Kelly
Genre: Drama | Horror | Mystery | Sci-Fi | Thriller
Cast : Cameron Diaz, James Marsden, Frank Langella,
James Rebhorn, Holmes Osborne
Tenderness
A nail-biting psychological thriller that never lets you go.
Set in New York state, the story centers on 18-year-old
murderer, Eric Poole, who is released from jail after
serving his sentence for the murder of a young girl.
Russell Crowe plays the hard-bitten detective who put
him away and who is sure that Poole is a potential serial
killer who will reoffend. He makes it his mission to keep
Poole under surveillance as he sets off on a seemingly
innocent road trip up-state. But all is not as it seems,
as Poole soon finds himself on the run with a young girl
who has become obsessed with him and may or may not
have been witness to the first murder.
Director: John Polson
Cast: Russell Crowe, Jon Foster, Sophie Traub, Laura Dern.
Genre: Crime | Drama | Thriller
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A Perfect Getaway US Weekend Box Office Summary

Week of 18 December 2009
Rank Title Weekend Gross

1. Avatar $73M $73M

2. The Princess and

For their honeymoon, newlyweds Cliff and Cydney
head to the tropical islands of Hawaii. While journeying the Frog $12.2M $44.8M
through the paradisaical countryside, the couple
encounters Kale and Cleo, two disgruntled hitchhikers
and Nick and Gina, two wild but well-meaning spirits
who help guide them through the lush jungles. The
picturesque waterfalls and scenic mountainsides 3. The Blind Side $10M $165M
quickly give way to terror when Cliff and Cydney learn
of a grisly murder that occurred nearby and realize that
they're being followed by chance acquaintances that
suspiciously fit the description of the killers. 4. Did You Hear About
Director: David Twohy the Morgans? $7M $7M
Genre: Drama | Horror | Mystery | Thriller
Cast : Timothy Olyphant, Mila Jovovich, Steve Zahn
5. Twilight Saga:
MOVIE FACTS New Moon $4.37M $275M

6. Invictus $4.17M $15.8M

7. A Christmas Carol $3.42M $131M

AVATAR
James Cameron conceived the idea of Avatar back
when he was working on Titanic, but the technology
wasn't available then to bring his vision to life on 8. Up in the Air $3.1M $8.11M
the screen. Cameron wrote Avatar in 1995 but had
no way to create the characters he envisioned and
shelved the project until 2005 when Cameron, along
with Vince Pace, invented new ways of capturing the
performances of actors.
9. Brothers $2.63M $22.1M
Cameron and his team developed a brand new image-
based facial performance capture system which
utilizes a head-rig camera and is able to record even
the tiniest of facial movements. More importantly, it
can capture a performer's eye movements, making
the dead-eye look of performance capture films a
10. Old Dogs $2.29M $43.6M
thing of the past.

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ENTERTAINMENT / BOLLYWOOD
Three Idiots
3 Idiots is a lighthearted and entertaining journey of two
friends (Madhavan and Sharman Joshi) as they embark
on a quest for a long lost buddy. On this journey, they
encounter a long forgotten bet, a wedding they must
crash, and a funeral that gets impossibly out of control.
As they make their way through the perilous landscape,
another journey begins: their inner journey along memory
lane and the story of their friend the irrepressible free-
thinker Rancho (Aamir Khan), who, in his unique way,
touches and changes their lives. It's a story of their
hostel days that swings between Rancho's romance with
the spirited Pia (Kareena Kapoor), and his clash with an
oppressive mentor, Viru Sahastrabudhhe (Boman Irani).
And then one day, suddenly, Rancho vanishes.
3 Idiots is a fresh and unique comedy of ideas that is
as provocative as it is funny, as wildly entertaining as
it is insightful. A laugh-riot that talks about the most
important of human pursuits: self-actualization.
Director: Rajkumar Hirani
Banner: Vidhu Vinod Chopra Productions
Producer: Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Writers: Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Rajkumar Hirani, Abhijit Joshi
Starring: Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor, R Madhavan,
Harman Joshi, Boman Irani, Mona Singh
First Color Film Made in India
The trend of color films began late in India.
Kisan Kanya was a 1937 Hindi feature film
which was directed by Moti B. Gidvani and
produced by Ardeshir Irani of Imperial
Pictures. It is largely remembered by the
Indian public on account of it being India's
first indigenously made color film. The
storyline of the film featured an exploitative
landlord and a good peasant Ramu who is
accused of murdering the landlord. The
film had ten songs, which were released by
Gramophone Records.
January 2010
My Name is Khan Kites
My Name Is Khan focuses on the relationship between
the Western world and Islam and how that has changed
over the past few years. It also describes the journey of
one family and how it changes because of 9/11.
Kites is a dance-based romantic thriller directed by
Rizwan Khan, a Muslim from the Borivali section of
Anurag Basu. With Kites, the father-son duo Rakesh and
Mumbai, suffers from Asperger syndrome (a form of
high-functioning autism complicating socialization). The Hrithik Roshan are getting ready to rock Bollywood with
adult Rizwan marries a Hindu single mother, Mandira, promising entertainment. Hrithik plays a scamster who
in San Francisco. After 9/11, Rizwan is detained by falls in love with a salsa teacher, Barbara. The movie is
authorities at LAX who mistake his disability for
shot in Mexico, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas and features
"suspicious" behavior. Following his arrest, he meets
Radha, a therapist who helps him deal with his situation some sizzling dance sequences.
and his affliction. Rizwan then begins a journey to meet
US President Obama to clear his name. Director: Anurag Basu.
Director: Karan Johar Banner: FilmKraft Productions (I) Pvt Ltd.
Banner: Dharma Productions.
Producers: Sunaina Roshan, Rakesh Roshan
Writers: Shibani Bathija (story),Shibani Bathija
Music: Rajesh Roshan
Music: Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani, Loy Mendonca
Starring: Shahrukh Khan, Kajol, Soniya Jehan, Jimmy Starring: Hrithik Roshan, Barbara Mori, Kangana Ra-
Shergill., Zarina Wahab naut, Kabir Bedi, Nick Brown.
MOVIE FACTS First Indian 3D Movie
Chota Chetan was the first Indian 3D Movie. The film was made
under the banner of Navodaya Films in 1984. Chota Chetan was
a huge box office success and earned around Rs 60 crore during
1984-85. The film also won the President's Gold Medal. The movie
was re-released with additional footage and digital sound upgrade
during 1998 and amassed Rs 50 crore during that period. The
film's starcast included Dalip Tahil, Suresh Mukesh, Sonia Sahni,
and Arvind. Lyrics were written by Javed Akhtar, Anand Bakshi, and
Sameer. Music was given by Anu Malik, and the director of the film
was Jijo. The version that was released in 1998 also included Urmila
Matondkar.
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Paa: Playful Affectionate Awesome!
Paa is a tale of human relationships,
how easily they can be broken, mended,
healed, renewed, refreshed, cherished,
and adored. The movie shows the two
faces of relationships: 1) how simple
they are to form and break, and 2) how
difficult it is to maintain them.
We see the movie through the eyes of Auro
(Amitabh Bachchan), a twelve-year- old,
who suffers from a rare genetic disorder
called Progeria. Auro has his share of
tantrums but also has a striking streak
of understanding in him. He is raised by
his single mom Vidhya (Vidya Balan) who
is a gynecologist, and his grandmother
(Arundhati Nag) who he naughtily calls
"Bum". Fate unpredictably reunites Auro
and his father MP Amol Atre (Abhishek
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Bachchan) through a school competition.
The movie will surprise with one-liners
like "Google se bachke kahan jaoge?" The
characters approach problems that seem
insurmountable: Bum handles the news
of her daughter getting pregnant out of
wedlock and Amol handles the media over
news of his lovechild are examples.
The songs add sense to the story. For
example, "Ittefaq se" portrays the journey
of Vidhya from being "so-in-love" with
Amol to the twin pack pregnancy kit.
Director: R. Balakrishnan
Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek
Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Paresh Rawal,
Arundhati Nag
Music: Ilaiyaraja
Rocket Singh
A fresh brand in the market!
Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year is
the story of Harpreet Singh Bedi (Ranbir
Kapoor), who has failed college but is
bindaas about it but bags a job in sales.
He enters the corporate world with no
idea of the grime under the white collar.
After a visit with the client, he is shocked
by the corruption among those who call
the shots. He is determined to prove that,
with the right set of values, business can
still be done. Harpreet starts with one
client, Sherena (played by Shahzahn
Padamsee who later in the film becomes
his love interest), and keeps going.
Harpreet's colleagues get involved too.
The first one is the computer engineer,
who doesn't care if the world knows about
his obsession with the opposite sex. The
second one is the telephone operator
(Gauhar Khan), whose simple gesture of
kindness makes Harpreet realize that he
can trust her and that she has resources.
The third person to get involved is
the peon, who knows more than what
one expects of an office boy. Through
his practical experience, he becomes
qualified to help in assembling computer
parts. The fourth is the office manager
who no one trusts. However, this team
of five make the business boom. Rocket
Sales Corporation becomes a competitor
to their mother company. That's when all
hell breaks loose and Harpreet's rocket
comes crashing down. However, the story
ends with a good message: "believe in
yourself. Goodness pays."
Harpreet's life is full of stereotypical
characters and the movie reaches the
interval with the proper pace. However,
after the interval the movie drags a bit.
The chemistry between Harpreet and
his grandfather is adorable. But the one
between Ranbir and Shazahn is not at all
happening.
The movie has a few witty one-liners like
"Itna frustrate mat ho ki castrate ho jaye".
But comedy and entertainment is not the
focus of the film. The songs are average
with only the hook "Pocket mein rocket
hain" ringing in your ears. However, the
negativity is quite toned down, more
like on the lines of Luck By Chance
where reality has been shown. We know
it happens in the real world but we also
don't like it.
Director: Shimit Amin
Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Shazahn Padamsee,
Gauhar Khan and Prem Chopra.
Music: Salim-Sulaiman

BOOK RELEASES
Here are a few noteworthy releases of December 2009.
Cleaving
Julie Powell
Julie Powell's first book, Julie and Julia: My
Year of Cooking Dangerously, recounted the
year she decided to cook every recipe in Julia
Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking.
It was turned into a popular movie in 2009.
On the heels of the movie and just in time
for the holidays, Powell is releasing another
memoir: Cleaving: A Story of Marriage, Meat
and Obsession. After her marriage is shaken
by a love affair, Powell decides to leave the
city and work at a butcher, immersing herself
in the hard physical labor of chopping meat
in order to distract herself. Cleaving reveals
details about butchery and the story of
mending Powell's heart.
Stones into Schools
Greg Mortenson and Mike Bryan
Stones into Schools is the follow-up
to Mortenson's bestselling memoir,
Three Cups of Tea. In Stones into
Schools, Mortenson continues his
story of building schools in Pakistan
and Afghanistan.
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
Witch & Wizard
James Patterson
Witch & Wizard by James Patterson is a
young adult novel about a totalitarian
society that is taking kids from their
parents and locking them up. While in
prison, Whit and Wisty discover they
have magic powers. This new witch
and wizard try to harness their power
to save themselves, their family, and
the world.
January 2009
December 2010
Upside Down Inside Out
Monica McInerney
A delightful comedy of manners that turns
romance on its head
Eva Kennedy is in a rut. After seven years of
working at her uncle’s Dublin delicatessen,
her artistic aspirations have slipped by the
wayside and her latest relationship has fizzled.
Whatever happened to the Eva who was going
to be someone? Hoping to shake things up and
find inspiration, Eva takes a break and ventures
to Melbourne, Australia, to visit an old friend
who, for fun, gives Eva an exciting new identity.
Eva is now exotic and adventurous and … not
herself.
Joseph Wheeler is a successful London designer.
Unfortunately his firm is thriving at such a high
level that he doesn’t have time to actually design
anymore. And his love life is nonexistent.
In Australia on business, Joseph meets Eva, and
the sparks fly – even as Eva is stuck pretending
to be someone she’s not. Little does she know
that Joseph has some secrets of his own…
When what starts as a holiday fling quickly
blossoms into something more, Joseph and Eva
discover that romance can turn life upside down
and inside out at the bottom of the world.
The Snail and the Whale
The thrilling tale of a tiny snail and a great big
grey-blue humpback whale--now in sturdy, board
book format!
One tiny snail longs to see the world and hitches
a lift on the tail of a whale. Together they go on an
amazing journey, past icebergs and volcanoes,
sharks and penguins, and the little snail feels
so small in the vastness of the world. But when
disaster strikes and the whale is beached in a
bay, it's the tiny snail who saves the day.
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FOOD
French Toast Caribbean Shrimp
SERVES 6

Ingredients _______________________________
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 3/4 lbs (0.8 kg) shelled uncooked jumbo shrimp
• 1 lime, cut into wedges, for garnish
SERVES 6-8
Directions _______________________________
Ingredients ______________________________ 1. Heat broiler.
• 4 eggs 2. Coat large broiler pan rack with nonstick vegetable oil cooking spray.
• 2/3 cup whole milk 3. Mix brown sugar, allspice, black pepper, onion powder, thyme, salt,
• 1/3 cup flour and cayenne in bowl.
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 4. Whisk in oil, molasses, and lime juice until smooth.
• 1/4 teaspoon salt 5. Add shrimp; toss to coat.
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon 6. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes, stirring after 5 minutes.
• 6 slices Texas toast thick bread 7. Arrange shrimp in single layer on broiler pan rack.
• 3 tablespoons butter
• powdered sugar 8. Broil about 4 inches (10 cm) from heat for 2 minutes.
• butter 9. Turn shrimp over.
• syrup 10. Broil 1-2 minutes or until shrimp are cooked through.
Directions ______________________________ 11. Serve shrimp immediately with white rice if desired.
1. Mix together the eggs, milk, flour, sugar, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon. 12. Garnish with lime wedges.
13. Pour drippings from broiler pan over shrimp, if desired.
2. Heat a large skillet or griddle.
3. When the skillet is hot, add 1 tablespoon butter.
4. If the butter smokes, your pan is too hot; turn down the heat.
5. Dip each slice of bread into the batter for 30 seconds on each side.
6. Let some of the batter drip off, then put in skillet.
7. Cook each slice 1 1/2-2 minutes per side until each side is
golden brown.
8. Add more butter, if necessary, to cook all of the slices.
9. To serve, put on plate, dust with powdered sugar. Serve with but-
ter and hot syrup.

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& R I D D L E S
JO K E S n i m a l s
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1. Q: How do rabbits travel? 6. Q: Why should you never tell a secret to a pig?
A: By hareplane! A: Because he’ll squeal!

2. Q: What do whales like to chew? 7. Q: What is the most valuable fish?

A: Blubber gum. A: Goldfish.

3. Q: What is the smartest kind of bee? 8. Q: What do you call a crate full of ducks?
A: A spelling bee. A: A box of quackers.

4. Q: What kind of food does a racehorse eat? 9. Q: Why does a hummingbird hum?
A: Fast food. A: It doesn’t know the words.

5. Q: How do you fix a broken gorilla? 10. Q: Why shouldn’t you play cards in the jungle?
A: With a monkey wrench. A: Because of all the cheetahs.

Word Sleuth
Countries of the world
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CHINA J O G K W Q A R I N E D N ITALY
EGYPT V A D Y S G Z M I T A I G JAPAN
FRANCE P L P G P U W H A N A U E
MEXICO
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I N E U C U B A H R I C C UNITED KINGDOM
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Around the world, holidays are Also, Capoeira, a type of dance that
commemorated with indulgences and combines martial arts, gymnastics,
sweets. Carve out time with family and game elements, is a popular and
this season to make a classic Brazilian mesmerizing activity to watch or play.
holiday dessert. Grab a flexible partner and practice by
Geography: Look at a world map doing cartwheels, turns and jumps, the
and locate South America. Notice basic moves of the dance.
the enormous size of Brazil, the Math: Just like the U.S., Brazil is
continent’s largest country and the divided into states. Count how many it
fifth largest country in the world. contains.
Brazil is home to the Amazon River,
which contains more water than any Food: Explain that since Brazil is such
other river on earth. a vast country, the cuisine is defined by
each region and takes on many fashions
Social Studies & History: Discuss the and flavors. Constants throughout the
language of Brazil. The most popular country include rice and beans, tropical
language in South America is Spanish. fruits (such as guava, papaya, pineapple,
However, Portugal colonized Brazil and passion fruit), beef, seafood, root
in the 1500s; therefore, Portuguese vegetables (such as yam and yucca), corn,
is the national language. coffee, cacao, sugarcane, and nuts.
Music & Art: Listen and dance to
samba music, such as the classic
album Getz/Gilberto. Create a mask
like those worn during Carnival.

Rabanadas
In Brazil this sweet dish is customarily prepared for dessert on Christmas Eve.
Leftovers are served for breakfast the next morning. Since rabanadas are
typically prepared as a means of using stale bread, there’s no need to relegate
this dish to Christmas—it’s delicious all year round.

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup milk
1 tbsp. sugar
1/2 baguette of French bread, sliced into 2-inch thick pieces
3 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar (or to taste)
1 tsp. ground cinnamon (or to taste)

METHOD:
CHILD: Measure the milk and sugar. Mix together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
CHILD & PARENT: Beat the eggs in another medium bowl. Set aside. Wash hands every time you handle eggs.
CHILD: Measure the confectioners’ sugar and cinnamon. Mix together in a third medium bowl. Set aside.
CHILD: Dip each slice of bread into milk mixture, soaking each side completely.
CHILD & PARENT: Use a spatula or tongs to dip both sides of the soaked bread into the eggs. Parent: In a large frying pan, heat oil on a medium-high set-
ting. Fry the bread until browned on each side.
CHILD & PARENT: Once bread is fried, use a fork or clean tongs to dip each piece in the bowl of confectioners’ sugar and cinnamon to coat. Serves four.

NUTRITION FACTS:
Per serving: calories 384, fat 33g, protein 7g, carbohydrate 16g, trace dietary fiber

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PRESS RELEASEs

KALA Kuwait “NIRAM 2009” Painting Competition

NIRAM 2009, the popular painting competition, was held at Indian Community School, Khaitan, by KALA Kuwait on Friday,
November 13. NIRAM 2009 was held as part of the Children’s Day celebrations, marking the 120th birthday of Pandit
Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister. More than 1500 children took part in the competitions. Parents actively
participated in the Open Canvas Painting and Clay Sculpture Competition. Gift packets were distributed to all children
immediately after the competition. Prominent Drama Art Director Artist Sujathan, from Kerala in southern India, inaugurated
the program. Artist Sujathan opened the Open Canvas Painting. The result of the competition has been announced by the
organizing committee as well as the judging committee on December 10, 2009 through leading Kuwaiti newspapers and
websites (www.indiansinkuwait.com or www.kalakuwait.org). The Prize Distribution Ceremony took place on December 18,
2009.
KALA Kuwait has once again proved that it upholds the interests of all art lovers in Kuwait and works for the promotion of
Art (kala). This is the fifth consecutive year KALA Kuwait has been successfully holding the Painting Competition on Children’s
Day. Prominent leaders of various Indian socio-cultural organizations, as well as media personages, acted as sponsors to
witness the competition.

Triskelion International-State of Kuwait (ti-sok) History

Founded November 19, 2004

When fourteen individuals from different chapters gathered, a new Triskelion chapter was born, formed to attain the true
essence of brotherhood through Triskelion tenets and codes of conduct. The first gathering was held on September 21,
2004 in Fintas, Kuwait. At Inauguration Park, the Triskelion members solemnized November 19, 2004 as the Foundation
Day of Triskelion International-State of Kuwait.
TI-SoK in Kuwait serves the community, especially our less fortunate countrymen and women. TI-SoK has recently sponsored
the hugely popular Dance for a Cause (A dance party fundraiser for Bantay Bata 163, to help the kids in the Philippines), and
free computer literacy programs, training overseas Filipino workers in Photoshop, Microsoft Office, and AutoCAD.
TI-SoK firmly believes in reason and not in the use of force as a reason. The Tau Gamma Phi, Triskelion Grand Fraternity
and Tau Gamma Sigma, Triskelion Grand Sorority progressed tremendously. Presently, TI-SoK has chapters and councils all
over the Philippines and in countries around the world, including the US, Canada, Australia, Europe, Singapore, Hong Kong,
the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Kingdom of Bahrain.

AISES: An Association With a Past and a Window to the Future

To know about AISES, you need to know The Indian School, Kuwait (ISK). To know the ISK, you need to journey back in time, to an era
when Kuwait was modern yet homely, the life style was laid-back yet envied, when your Plymouth or Chevy was king of the road and the
Lexus was just science fiction. A Kuwait with its migrant population not yet bursting at the seams; when the neighbourhood rustic bakkala
was akin to a mall experience; a small black-and-white, fuzzy-pictured television was your prized luxury; where children played marbles
amidst honking water tankers that strolled lazily down the dusty roads plying their load for a price.
Inaugurated by the Minister of Education on May 5, 1959, ISK was the first foreign institution established in Kuwait. It survived the Iraqi
invasion, persevering under its new name, The Indian Community School, Kuwait (ICSK). The Association of Indian School Ex-Students
(AISES) was formed in 1997. Members include former ISK and ICSK students.
The AISES sports wing hosts an annual basketball tournament at the ICSK court (Senior Branch). Top teams from the Indian community
vie for the AISES trophy. The home team, AISES A, won November’s 4th Basketball Championship against twelve teams. Sponsors were
Gulf Bank and KMEFIC, Al Sayer Automotive Spare Parts Division, Agility Co., Sports Corner, International Sports Club, Vefpsa Water
Purifiers, and Spinney's Confectionary, to name a few.
AISES plans to expand into other avenues like soccer. The International Sports Club will begin a kids’ basketball camp for the Indian
community. AISES donates part of its profits to deserving, underprivileged schoolchildren. Charity events have been a motive for the
sports wing to keep going, in spite of naysayers. AISES members have no dearth of talent, channelling their energy to put into practise
what others dream of. Despite the fact that they belong to a fledgling chapter of the ISK/ICSK Alumni, their flag soars high, setting
benchmarks for others to follow. Almost as if they’re saying, "Do try and keep up!"
-Jithu

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 January 2010

Seminar for Pakistani Students

Organized by Sarhad University of Science and Information Technology

The local study center for Sarhad University of Science and Information Technology organized a seminar for Pakistani students in Kuwait.
London-educated Dr. Waheed Ahmad, who holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration, Integrated Logistics/Supply, Operations/Transport
Management and taught at top-ranking universities around the world, conducted the seminar.
Pakistani parents and students, seeking opportunities for continuing education in business and finance, attended the lecture.
Dr. Ahmad discussed the importance of getting a degree in Business and compared Business programs offered by universities in Kuwait
and abroad. Dr. Ahmad advised students to focus on a particular area and to assess continuously their skill set, in order to prepare
themselves for a highly competitive market.
Dr. Ahmad replied insightfully to questions asked by attendees. Toward the end, Dr. Ahmad offered an explanation of the various programs
offered at Sarhad University and clarified doubts about the university, such as its acceptance by the Higher Education Commission of
Pakistan and the acceptance of its credentials.
Everyone present appreciated the efforts of SUIT in organizing the information seminar and requested that SUIT hold such seminars more
frequently to help students plan their career goals.

BLOOMING BEAUTY AT 360 MALL

Floral destination offering a unique bouquet of memorable flowers

Kuwait – December 2nd, 2009: 360 MALL, Kuwait’s latest luxury shopping center, announced the opening of Flower Story today.
Strategically located at the MALL’s Main Atrium, Flower Story is a new kind of florist and floral designer, offering a wide array of
memorable and striking flower arrangements and bouquets using rare and beautiful blooms.
Claudia Lopusinsika, 360 MALL’s Marketing Manager, said: “Flower Story is a successful concept that offers beautiful flower
arrangements, one that will delight and inspire our guests. I defy anyone to walk past Flower Story and not want to go in and enjoy the
truly beautiful colors. Anyone would be thrilled to receive one of these arrangements for their birthday, wedding, anniversary, or any
other celebration.”
360 MALL has been created to give shoppers in Kuwait a unique mix of luxury brands, sumptuous dining, and world class entertainment
facilities, all introduced to Kuwait for the first time. The mall has nearly 80 open stores, including several international luxury brands,
with more stores opening every week.

360 MALL Brings New Flavors to Kuwait

Introducing The Meat Company for the first time in Kuwait

Kuwait – December 9th, 2009: 360 MALL, Kuwait’s latest luxury shopping center, announced its latest addition with renowned South African steakhouse, The Meat Companys opening
its doors for the first time in Kuwait. Established in 2000, The Meat Company’s debut in Kuwait provides a unique and exceptionally enjoyable dining experience that caters to those with
carnivorous tastes and an appreciation of the finest meat available. Famous for its prime cuts of superior beef, the Meat Company also offers a wide selection of chicken, seafood, and lamb
dishes in a sophisticated yet relaxed environment.
The restaurant is located within the mall’s Solar Garden, a concept zone exclusive for restaurants and cafés, and home to a numerous sidewalk cafes to patisseries and internationally known
fine dining.
360 MALL’s Marketing Manager, Claudia Lopusinska, said: “There are over 35 concepts on different floor levels of the shopping centre, strategically placed to provide shoppers with a
unique dining experience. During the concept selection process, we have paid special attention in offering the utmost quality of food and beverages along with providing a luxurious and
family oriented ambience.”
360 MALL has been created to give shoppers in Kuwait a unique mix of luxury brands, sumptuous dining, and world-class entertainment facilities, all being introduced in Kuwait for the first
time. The mall has nearly 80 open stores, including several international luxury brands, with more stores opening every week.

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‫‪January 2010‬‬

‫مول ‪ 360‬يستضيف مطعم “ذا ميت كومباني”‬

‫املطعم اجلنوب األفريقي الشهير يفتتح أول فروعه في الكويت‬

‫الكويت – ‪ 9‬ديسمبر‪ :2009‬أعلن مول ‪ ،360‬أحدث مراكز التس ّوق الفخمة في الكويت‪ ،‬عن استضافة مطعم ‪The Meat Company‬اجلنوب األفريقي الشهير والذي يفتتح أبوابه أل ّول مرة‬
‫في دولة الكويت‪ .‬تأسس مطعم ‪ The Meat Company‬عام ‪ ،2000‬ويقدم في أ ّول إطاللة له جتربة فريدة وممتعة تراعي مختلف أذواق مح ّبي اللحوم في أجواء راقية ومتميزة‪.‬‬
‫يقدم مطعم ‪ The Meat Company‬أطباقه الشهية إلى ذ ّواقي اللحوم املتنوعة باإلضافة إلى تشكيلة واسعة من أطباق الدجاج وثمار البحر‪ .‬ويقع املطعم في منطقة احلدائق باملول والتي‬
‫ّ‬
‫تستضيف بدورها مجموعة من املقاهي واملطاعم العاملية الراقية‪.‬‬
‫وتعليقا على إفتتاح مطعم ‪ The Meat Company‬قالت مديرة التسويق في مول ‪ ،360‬كالوديا لوبوشينسكا‪“ :‬يستضيف املول أكثر من ‪ 35‬مطعما ً ومقهى متّ توزيعها على نحو‬
‫استراتيجي في مختلف أرجاء املول ملنح املتسوقني حرية التسوق واختيار ما يفضلونه بني تشكيلة مطاعم ال مثيل لها‪ .‬فقد حرصنا أثناء عملية اختياراملطاعم على تقدمي أجود األطعمة‬
‫واملشروبات وسط أجواء متتاز بالرفاهية‪“ .‬‬
‫املصممة وفق أرقى املعايير العاملية واملتواجدة أل ّول م ّرة في‬
‫ّ‬ ‫لقد متّ تصميم مول ‪ 360‬ملنح املتس ّوقني مزيجا ً فريدا ً يجمع بني األسماء التجارية الفاخرة واملطاعم الراقية واملرافق الترفيهية‬
‫كل أسبوع‪.‬‬‫يتم فتحها ّ‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫التي‬ ‫املتاجر‬ ‫تتضمن العديد من األسماء التجارية املشهورة عامليا ً هذا إلى جانب العديد من‬
‫ّ‬ ‫دولة الكويت‪.‬حيث افتتح حاليا ‪ 87‬متجرا ً‬

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Horoscopes
January Planet Overview:
The parties are over and January is a "get down to business month" with a cluster of no-nonsense planets in Capricorn hinting as to where you'll be wheeling and dealing, whether it's career or personal. January 1 still has the flavor
of the Lunar Eclipse in Cancer just the night before. Cancer is the money and ambition sign - so expect finances to be on the minds of almost everyone you meet this month. On January 15 a cluster of planets get a jolt from a Solar
Eclipse in Capricorn (new beginning), and the planet of communication, Mercury, moves into direct motion. Your business plans can be executed with more ease from this day forward. A New Moon in Leo on January 30 adds drama as
this month of initiating new intentions closes.
January 3 begins with a cluster of planets in the Tenth House of career and Mars
retrograde in the house of play, and just that planet formation tells a narrative
about what to expect (all work and no play, perhaps) the next 31 days. Business and
Libra
A r i es
even personal transactions may seem as though they are moving in slow motion. It
won't pick up speed until January 15 when Mercury, the planet of communication,
moves into direct motion, and on this same day a Solar Eclipse in Capricorn ignites
the career house. Action begins and a cherished goal gets off the ground. Your
personal life may not get the attention required until January 30 when a Full Moon
(Mar 21 – Apr 19) in Leo shines on the Fifth House of romance and heats up the retrograde Mars that
has been lying idle now for six weeks or so.
You may be trying to finalize a project and it's being held up by Mercury, the planet
of communication, which is retrograde, and although half of the planets are in
Sc o r p i o
Tau r u s
non-nonsense Capricorn you still try stoking fires with your impatience to no avail.
Its best to play a waiting game January 15, when Mercury does move into direct mo-
tion, or you may have to revamp the original plan. A Solar Eclipse in Capricorn helps
seal the deal whether it concerns travel, education, or marriage and you may find
yourself moving in a different direction. On January 30, a Full Moon in Leo shines
its light on the place of your four walls and there could be midnight talks about the
(Apr 20 – May 20) future. The very next day there is a Saturn challenge to Pluto, and unless you are
very careful with the words you use, this testy duo could cause a final change.
With your ruler Mercury in retrograde motion you may find yourself too distracted
and disconnected from your usual high speed pace to efficiently begin the New Year,
Sagittarius
G emin i
and add to this chaotic time the energetic Mars retrograde in the house of conver-
sation. It may seem as if you are experiencing a tug-of-war between action and inac-
tion. It won't be until January 15, when Mercury moves into direct motion and a pow-
erful Solar Eclipse in Capricorn jolts the house of joint dealings or finances, that you
make headway. On January 30, a Full Moon in one of the houses of assets brings
to completion whatever endeavor had been hampered. January 31, you might find a
(May 21 – June 20) romantic partner challenging the time that it took you to seal this deal.
The Seventh House of partners, business or personal, is crowded with a cluster
of planets and it could be you are expecting more from someone than usual. The
Ca p ri c o r n
planet of communication, Mercury, is part of the crowd in the partnership house
Can c er
but it is retrograde. It could be as late as January 15, when this planet moves into
direct motion, before your expectations are met. A Solar Eclipse (new beginning)
takes place amongst the group of no-nonsense Capricorn planets and the ball may
be in the court of the opposition until the end of this month. On January 17, Jupiter,
the planet good fortune, moves into Pisces and big ideas and plans seem to come
(June 21 – July 22) to you from out of the blue. The Full Moon on January 30 heats up your romantic
life as well your business dealings, drawing attention to your creative implementa-
tion of transactions.
While it is cumbersome to have the warrior planet Mars in your sign of Leo and
retrograde, you are still raring to go! You may have to wait until January 15, when
Aq u ari u s
the planet of communication moves into direct motion, before you can really show
L eo
a special person or an authority figure your jungle cat prowess. On that same day
(January 15) a Solar Eclipse points to a new way of being in the day-to-day business
of making a living. Being the romantic that you are, Leo, you could make some time
for your significant other on January 17 when Jupiter moves into emotional and lov-
ing Pisces for a one-year stay. The Full Moon on January 30 shines its light on what
(July 23 – Aug 22) have traditionally been closed-door activities, and a partnership (or love affair) is
brought out in the open
Mercury is your ruler and it can make you almost crazy when it retrogrades, as
you Virgos like to have everything as close to perfection as it can get. While the
retrograde is in the house of love given, your heart may be more involved than
P i sc es
Vi r go
your head on January 3, so leave all big decisions until January 15. On this same
day (January 15) a Solar Eclipse brings aid to a creative brain-child you have been
waiting to bring out into the open or discuss with a person in authority. It's a difficult
month for business as Jupiter, the planet of excess, moves into the house of your
partner, and you have more on your mind this month than business. The Full Moon
(Aug 23 – Sept 22) on January 30 is in the house behind closed doors activity and this is the day you
may put your romantic interests aside and attempt to call attention to your new
plans and/or ideas.
January 2010
With permission from
Home and work are your priorities on January 1, and with Mercury retrograde in
the sector that governs your four walls, you may find yourself taking work home
from the office, as it seems there are nothing but distractions and delays at the
workplace. Mars, the planet of energy, seems to be asleep at the wheel this month
and you may have to take a break from your clubs and pals to keep it all together.
This whole scenario changes on January 15 when Mercury moves into direct motion
and this is an important day as a brilliant Solar Eclipse shines its light your way and
you bask in the attention of someone in authority. On January 17, the planet of
good fortune takes up residence in your employment sector and no matter what has
(Sept 23 – Oct 25) transpired in the past you are looked upon with favor by your superiors. On January
30, the always romantic Libra gets a surprise as a Full Moon in Leo brings a new
opportunity in the area of your love affairs.
Scorpio is not the risk-taker of the Zodiac, but on January 1, a cluster of plan-
ets in the house of smooth talk may put you in the limelight with your superiors.
Although Mars is retrograde it makes a dramatic statement in the house of your
career - something that you have done calls attention to you. On January 15, when
Mercury moves into direct motion, your speech is as eloquent as an idea you have
to present, and on that very same day the Solar Eclipse can make you the star of
the show at your place of employment. On January 30, a Full Moon joins forces with
Mars and it could be the culmination of many long hours of enterprise on your part.
(Oct 23 – Dec 21) Scorpio is a tough adversary but with Pluto playing a prominent role on January 31,
be careful that you don't overplay your hand.
The usually happy-go-lucky Sag is preoccupied this month with a cluster of planets
in the house of finances. While financial affairs are almost always a low priority with
you (there's always more where that came from), on January 1 you seem more fo-
cused on acquisition. Is it just because the planet of communication and the planet
of energy are retrograde that you can't seem to get to where you want to be?
January 15 is an important day with Mercury moving into direct motion, and a Solar
Eclipse shining its bright rays on your finances. You have plenty of latitude to move
during the two weeks before the January 30 Full Moon signals that your finances
are finally where you want them to be. Don't take your usual risks this month as
(Nov 22 – Dec 21)
January 31 brings a clash between Saturn and Pluto and one false step could cost
more than you want to pay.
Is it possible for the South Node in your romantic life and Saturn in your career
house to create havoc in a well-ordered life? No, it's more than that - it could be
the cluster of planets in your own sign of Capricorn on January 1 that makes you a
little more self-absorbed than usual. It could take until January 15 when the planet
of communication moves into direct motion and the Solar Eclipse in Capricorn eases
up on you that you can finally pay attention to your personal life. Jupiter, the planet
of "give me more," is in the house of communication on January 17 and remains
there for the upcoming year and you can smooth talk your employer or your signifi-
cant other into any work you have in progress. On January 30, a Full Moon in the
(Dec 22 – Jan 19) house of joint finances can signal the deal is done. Don't try to go for more than
your share, Capricorn, as Saturn challenging Pluto can bring out the nastiness in
any partner.
Born with a social conscience, it's hard to keep you from promoting a cause, and
the healing trio Jupiter, Neptune, and Chiron - all in Aquarius - plead your case. With
a cluster of planets in the Twelfth House of behind-the-scenes activity, you don't
take credit for your actions. Mercury, the planet of communication, is retrograde in
this cluster and may slow down an outcome, but January 15 is the day that you get
the results you are looking for. A powerful Solar Eclipse may strike like a lightening
bolt, and suddenly you'll know it was worthwhile. On January 30, the Full Moon in
the house of other people's money could bring in an unexpected infusion of funds.
(Jan 20 – Feb 18) Take the money and run on January 31, when a Saturn and Pluto square could rear
its nasty head and rain on your parade before it gets started.
Pisces is the magic act of the Zodiac, usually on a different wavelength than the rest
of the pack. This month it all comes together in a swirl of action on your part and
you find yourself in step with a group of pals, a club, or an association you belong
to. Mercury, the planet of communication, is among a cluster of planets calling at-
tention to your need for more social activity, but it's retrograde. Promises could be
made that will be revamped on January 15 when the messenger, as we call Mercury,
moves into direct motion. On this very day, a Solar Eclipse (new beginning) ignites
the camaraderie amongst the group and you could just stumble on a new project
(Feb 19 – Mar 20) that would satisfy both your financial and artistic needs. On January 30, the Full
Moon (and possibly a new romance) prompts you to begin keeping a promise to
improve your daily lifestyle through exercise and diet
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