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FITNESS

SOCIAL DIARY

70. CP Journal 26. What Is Formerlyme?

38. 7 Benefits Of Jumping Rope For When

ENTERTAINMENT

You Need To Shake Up Your Cardio

56. New April Releases 62. My Favourite Disney Movies

TRAVEL

HEALTH

12. Marrakesh: Morocco Top Fives 40. Bonus Miles - Sri Lanka’s Most Stylish

16. Dermatographia

FASHION

28. SOE: Glamorous-Streetwear Brand INTERVIEWS 18. Sarah AlHashemi Based In Riyadh 30. 1309 Launches 'Jupiter Flow' Kaftan 50. Dahlia Razzook 44. Deborah Calmeyer Collection For Ramadan 36. NS By Noof 44. Carolina Herrera: Presents The Ramadan

Collection 46. The Ultimate Eid-Al-Fitr Gift Guide By Tiffany & Co. 48. Omega: 100 Days To Tokyo!

64. Modest And Chic Fashion For The Holy Month

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FEATURES 9. A Book Review By Gill Sherry 11. ‫هل تشعر بالملل ؟‬

Safari 55. A Room With A View

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REGULARS 72. Homework For Grownups 74. Horoscopes

Hello CP magazine readers, Ramadan Kareem. I wish you all a blessed month.

As we all know that this is the best month of the year for us. It’s the month of forgiveness, patience, and discipline. The month of healing the heart and breaking bad habits and being good to yourself and others.

You will feel the spirit of Ramadan everywhere with special decorations. Our April issue is no different. We have plenty of specials for you in this issue.

For the cover this month, we interviewed the charming Sarah Al-Hashimi - a fabric lover from Kuwait. We really enjoyed our interview with her and also the photoshoot. It's a fact that all the outfits used during the photoshoot were specially designed for this interview. She told us all about her brand and many other interesting things about her fashion and love for fabrics.

We also put a spot light on some great Ramadan fashionable choices for our readers from all over the region. To start, we have the our team from Riyadh bring you a feature on SOE - a glamorous street wear brand based in Riyadh.

Check out the beautiful designs by Jupiter Flow kaftans a Qatari brand ready to wear label inspired by contemporary bohemian collection for Ramadan by 1309.

Another interesting feature is on Frou Frou's Ramadan '21 collection - an Emirati woman wear label that mixes between its heritage and future .

We also bring the ultimate Eid-Al-Fitr Gift Guid By Tiffany & co. for you in this issue.

We are blessed and thankful to our great country and its caring and generous leadership that we achieved an important milestone of completing one million vaccine doses.

I request you all to please get vaccinated or get registered if you haven't yet. Don't stop practicing social distancing so we can all go back to our normal life as soon as possible.

See you next month!

Fatima Hamad AlJutaili Managing Editor

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WHILE I HAVE YOU

By A C Harlow

A book review by Gill Sherry Rarely do I feel compelled to write a review after reading a novel. Occasionally, however, I am left spellbound by a story and/or by the prose that tells that story. In the case of While I Have You, the debut novel by A C Harlow, it was the final chapter that prompted me to share my reading experience.

The story follows the forbidden but, perhaps, inevitable relationship between Justin and Leah.

As well the age difference between the two main characters, there is also Justin’s marriage to Marcella, and Leah’s casual union with Justin’s brother, Tristan, to complicate this modern-day love story.

The author delves deeply into the emotions of both Justin and Leah, describing their inner battles and moral dilemmas in captivating detail. Leah’s journey to adulthood is far from smooth and behind the mature attitude she is vulnerable and insecure, often resorting to self-harm.

‘She longed to feel something beyond the numbness that always followed the end of her time with Justin.

The intense stabbing sensation felt better. Didn’t it?

It was better. It was what she deserved.’

Publisher: Embossed Ink Published: UK, January 2021 Price: £8.99 (Paperback) £4.99 (Kindle edition)

Justin’s feelings for Leah are complex, his need for her friendship combining with the desire to protect her and his longing for a more intimate connection.

Despite his marriage and the imminent birth of his first child, the author explores his thoughts so comprehensively and so sympathetically, it is difficult to judge him or, indeed, dislike him.

‘She was young and sweet and perfect. It was

impossible not to want to know more, not to want to engage her in conversation not to want to make her laugh, have her bite her lip or blush with embarrassment.’

To distance herself from Justin, Leah travels to Cambodia with Tristan. The country is brought to life by the author’s first-hand descriptions and by Leah’s heart-wrenching experiences so many miles from home. The reader is swept along on a tide of emotions: grief, loneliness and hope.

Needless to say, Justin and Leah do, eventually, reunite and it is this reunion that makes up the final, breath-taking chapter. It is shocking and sad in equal measure, but, as an ending, entirely satisfying.

While I Have You is so much more than a love story.

It deals with the complex issues of sexual assault, post-natal depression and self-harm. And rather than focus on the predictable topic of deceit, it examines the sacrifices made by each character in their struggle to do the right thing, highlighting their distress and, ultimately, their acceptance.

To conclude, it is realistic, well written and brave.

It is also one of the few books that has left me speechless. Well done A. C. Harlow, that’s no mean feat!

‘She wondered how long they could orbit each other without colliding. Two halves of a planet separated by light years, both uninhabitable: one without gravity, the other without oxygen.’ www.cpmagazine.net

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‫اهال ً قرائي االعزاء ‪...‬‬ ‫اليوم موضوعي سؤال اريدك ان تطرحه على نفسك ( هل تشعر‬ ‫بالملل ؟)‬ ‫مع الظروف االستثنائية في العالم التي نمر بها ‪ ...‬و احيانا ً في اوقاتنا‬ ‫العادية قد يصيبنا الملل ‪...‬‬ ‫و ابسط ما نقوم به هو تكرار ما نحب ان نفعله ‪ ...‬وبال جدوى ‪...‬‬ ‫اول االسباب التي تشعرنا بالملل هو الروتين اليومي ‪...‬وعدم تغيرنا‬ ‫له ‪..‬‬

‫ان تبدأ ب تغيير امور بسيطة افضل من الشيء ‪...‬‬ ‫دائما ً ما اسأل عمالئي هل لديكم طقوس او عادات معينة قبل النوم او عند‬ ‫االستيقاظ من النوم ؟!‬ ‫غالبا ً االجابة تكون ال ليس لدي وقت و غالبا ً ما ا كون منشغل ‪...‬‬ ‫االستهانة ب االمور البسيطة التي تهيأ يومنا ليست باالمر الهين كما يعتقد‬ ‫البعض ‪..‬‬ ‫فكر في عادات جديدة ‪...‬‬ ‫مثال ‪:‬‬ ‫اذا كنت من محبي القهوة ‪ ...‬غير نوع قهوتك ‪...‬‬ ‫او المقهى ‪...‬‬ ‫ابسط امر ممكن ان يساهم في كسر الروتين والمعتاد ‪...‬‬ ‫ثانيا ً كيف حال اهدافك ‪...‬؟!‬ ‫او هل لديك اهداف تسعى لتحقيقها؟!‬ ‫يجب التنويه يوجد اهداف اخرى ‪ ...‬غير التخرج من الجامعة ‪ ...‬او التطور على‬ ‫المستوى العملي ‪...‬‬ ‫اهداف ترضي شخصك ‪ ...‬اهداف ‪ ...‬قد تكون هوايات تمنيت يوما ً ان تمارسها‬ ‫‪...‬‬ ‫فكر معي ‪...‬‬ ‫هل كنت تتمنى ان تتعلم العزف على الة معينة؟‬ ‫هل كنت تتمنى ان تركب الخيل وتمارس الفروسية؟‬ ‫هل ‪ ...‬و هل ‪...‬؟!‬ ‫عزيزي القاريء ‪ ..‬ا كسر روتينك ‪ ..‬وافعل امر جديد ‪...‬‬ ‫لم يفت االوان ‪...‬‬ ‫كل يوم هو فرصة ل خبرة جديدة ‪...‬‬ ‫اوجد فرصتك واستمتع بها ‪.‬‬

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MARRAKESH M O R O C C O TO P F I V E S Latifah Al-Hazza

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1.Explore Jardin Majorelle

These famous botanical gardens with an iconic blue building in the center, were created over the course of 40 years by French painter Jacques Majorelle, and was co-owned by fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent and his business partner Pierre Bergé for many years.

Bamboos, palm trees and cacti make can be found in the garden and a museum showcasing Yves Saint Laurent’s works as well as Berber clothing can be viewed here as well.

2.Observe Jemaa el-Fnaa

Performers and storytellers take over this ancient square, while snake charmers and even old-school dentists are sometimes spotted.

3.Relax at a Hammam

There are few things as quintessentially Moroccan as a trip to the hammam – the Middle East’s answer to a spa. Enjoy being scrubbed across every inch of your body. Be sure to check the timings for men and women before you go.

4.Glamping

Numerous options to “camp” luxuriously are located near Marrakesh. The glamp sights are emerged in the heart of a hilly mineral universe, just a stone’s throw away from Marrakesh. Most have chic and comfortable tents that overlook the Atlas mountain.

Camels, a restaurant and a swimming pool can be found at most of the sights as well.

5.Amal Cooking School

This non-profit association empowers women through culinary skills. Take a cooking or baking class at Amal to learn how to make traditional Moroccan cuisines. In addition, the program offers instructors a platform where they can enhance their capacities and learn new skills. Amal takes care of each trainee’s living expenses during the whole period of the training.

1. Leather goods 2. Rugs 3. Spices 4. Argan Oil 5. Lanterns

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1.Tajine

This is probably the most common food in Morocco and one that you’ll find in almost every restaurant. It is a savory stew that is typically made with meat, poultry or fish together with vegetables or fruit. Everything is slow cooked together inside of a clay pot with a conical lid (both the food and the clay pot it is cooked in are referred to as a “Tajine”). Make sure you try all 4 of these typical Moroccan tajines: Lamb or chicken with almonds and either prunes, dates, or plums; Chicken with lemon and olives; Kefta with tomato sauce and eggs; Vegetables

2.Couscous

This tasty dish consists of very small, steamed balls of crushed durum wheat semolina (resembling rice), usually served with stew spooned on top with some type of meat and vegetables.

3.Harira

This thick, creamy soup is made of chickpeas and usually contains whole chickpeas, noodles, and occasionally pasta. Traditionally it is served as a starter or used during Ramadan to break the fast.

4.Pastilla

If you like sweet and salty all in one package, this is for you!

Traditionally stuffed with pigeon, this flaky pie is served piping hot and dusted with powdered sugar. But, it’s more likely to be stuffed with shredded chicken than pigeon these days.

5.Stuffed Msemen

Stuffed msemen is flattened square-shaped dough kneaded together with a mixture of peppers, onion, and tomato and then grilled, rolled, and served to-go. You can find a few street food msemen vendors around the medina in Marrakesh.

1. Riad Yasmine 2. Riad de Tarabel 3. Riad BE 4. Riad Tchaikana 5. Riad Dar Kawa

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DERMATOGRAPHIA SKIN WRITING

Dr. Nazia Nausheen

Dermatographia is a condition also known as skin writing. When people who have dermatographia lightly scratch their skin, the scratches redden into a raised wheal similar to hives. These marks usually disappear within 30 minutes. This condition affects approximately 5 percent of the population.

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Understanding Dermatographia:

Typically, individuals with dermatographia develop wheals within 15 minutes of skin contact. Symptoms usually persist for a period of 15 to 30 minutes, but in severe cases, large wheals develop, and swelling may be present for hours to days.

Causes of Dermatographia:

It is not known why some people develop dermatographia, but the condition is more common in teens and young women. Cases of dermatographia have been linked to infections, certain medications, and emotional stress. Those with skin conditions that increase the desire to scratch, such as dermatitis, are more likely to develop dermatographia.

Diagnosing Dermatographia:

Because symptoms usually resolve quickly, few individuals with dermatographia are seen in a dermatology clinic. However, those who experience persistent or repeated symptoms are usually diagnosed when a dermatologist observes skin response after moderate pressure is applied in the form of a scratch or stroke.

Treating Dermatographia:

Most patients with dermatographia require no

treatment, although they may be advised to avoid scratching and other physical stimuli known to produce symptoms. Staying well hydrated and using a good skin moisturizer is also advised.

General measures include avoiding the stimuli that set off bouts of itch, where possible. For example: • Choose comfortable, loose clothing.

• Avoid exposure to very hot water.

• Pat dry gently after bathing.

• If suspicious of a drug cause, consider stopping it if safe to do so.

If treatment is needed, antihistamines usually give good relief from symptoms, Antihistamines may need to be continued daily for at least several months; intermittent therapy is of less value.

Dermographism may also respond to phototherapy.

Light therapy has shown some efficacy in treating dermatographias, yet most patients relapse within 2 to 3 months of completing therapy.

Adjunctive treatment with over the counter vitamin C 1000 mg daily is also found to be helpful. www.cpmagazine.net

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Sarah Al-Hashimi is a young Kuwaiti with a passion for fashion designing and is a true lover of fabrics. She believes that the way people choose their fabric and clothes tells a lot about the personality of the person.

In 2018, she launched her fashion brand "Happy Hearts" and is also actively conducting workshops to help others launch their own clothing brand.

Sarah's other hobbies are dancing and swimming.

We sat with Sarah this month to know more about her and her love for fabrics. Read the interview to know more about her.

MAKEUP: ANA LOPEZ (@ana.artista) DIRECTIONS: JAMEEL ARIF (@jameelarif) PHOTOGRAPHY: RIYAS (@riyas.photokw)

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Please introduce yourself to our readers.

Hello everyone. I’m Sarah AlHashimi, a 31 years old fabric lover from Kuwait.

So Sarah, how did you get to where you are today?

I guess by deciding to hold on my dreams and insisting to make it my reality.

How did you fell in love with fabric?

I lived with my grandparents seeing my grandmother with her sewing machine most of the time. I started taking from these fabrics and making dresses for my Barbies and wrap it on me and assume as if people complement my dresses and love my designs.

During high school I started asking my grandmother to take me to the fabric store and this is when I knew for a fact that I am madly in love with fabric. I started buying and trying to design. Trial and error taught me a lot about fabrics.

What sparked your interest in fashion?

I feel it fascinating how people can express themselves only by the choices of their clothes. You can tell a lot by the way someone looks.

When and how did you decide to start your own fashion line?

During the Ramadan of 2017, I bought a green fabric and everyone at first laughed at it, because it looked like the fabric we use in our culture to decorate the table of an engagement party. But I loved it! When I love something I just go all the way for it and I did it.

I deigned a very beautiful simple dress and as usual I posted it on my personal Instagram account @ Chi7leb and in 2 days I bought all the rolls from the fabric shop because people started placing orders through my personal account and here is when I decided to start my brand.

Why did you name it "Happy Hearts"?

Well the name merge two stories. Surprisingly, everywhere I go I find something with a heart shape and I’m genuinely a happy a person. This is where the name “The Happy Heart” came, where I’m the “happy part” and “heart” is what I see everywhere and I wanted everyone to see a heart and relate it to my brand.

What was your biggest fear when going out and starting your own line?

I start because I love what I do and I enjoy every moment of it. I had no fear but rather excitement to create more.

How would you describe your designs?

"Wearable emotions", and by the way, this is my brand's slogan.

Where do you take your inspirations from?

I take inspiration from my feelings, my thoughts, what I go through and my life chapters. As you see I 20

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express myself through my brand. I created Sarah’s love emotion in pink jumpsuit, and Sarah the princess in colorful dress with ruffles, and Sarah’s thoughts on notebook and Sarah’s dream on brooch.

What is your design process from start to finish?

I start with go to the fabric store, falling in love with a fabric, the fabric find itself in Sarah’s imagination being emotions or thoughts. Then I plan where the photo session will be and how the design feels like so I can give the collection a name and then I go to the tailor with the sketches and mood board to start making them alive.

What message do you like to convey through your designs How do you want women to feel when wearing your clothes?

My vision is inspiring others to express themselves individually. We are like snowflake, unique and have our own personality and taste, be brave and express it, own it, love it and don’t be a copy.

How has your work evolved since you began your own label?

In many aspects. First you can notice how it’s personality shows clearly with signature. In addition, now I only use high quality fabrics and also sewing the pieces with very clean finishing; my vision is to make the buyer inherit the pieces so after years their daughters can wear it and granddaughters too. It is like an art pieces. Finally, I created a character for the brand and called it “Happy” and happy became a notebook and brooch and paints.

Where is your collection available to see and buy?

They are available through my website www.

TheHappyHeart.me and also on the Instagram account @TheHappyHeart.me

You also started conducting workshop to help people start their own brands. Why did you feel the need for such workshops and how has been the response?

I receive a lot of questions on my personal account daily regarding fabrics, tailors, how to start?, where to go?, I started but now I’m stuck..., I don’t know how to deal with the tailor..., I don’t know what fabric to choose for my designs and more. Therefore, I decided to collect my experience and knowledge and create a workshop on how to start your own clothing line. The workshop is with powerful intention of helping others to make their passion a career. Because I believe those who works with their passion are happy people and with what I’m doing I’m increasing happiness in this world. In addition, I created an account (@ TheHappydesigner.me)dedicate to help those who can’t pay for the workshop and provide tips that can help them to improve and start.

As an experienced teacher, what would you say is the most important thing when you

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are learning to sew; what do you teach first?

Don’t be afraid to be bad at something new and also stop asking others if you are good enough, smart enough, creative enough to do what you love doing. Have a vision.

What is "Happy Talk"?

The happy talk is a YouTube channel where I talk about how to see life from different angles which make them smile while going through life challenges.

What is your favorite part about being a designer?

Being around fabrics and meeting new people. I love fabrics and people. They are similar in how each of them “people/fabrics” are so different yet if you learn to choose wisely, you can have the most beautiful experience and this is fascinating.

What role do you think social media plays in fashion today?

I love how social media merge the world and give us the chance to be updated and also to expose our arts and spread it all over the world.

What is a regular day like for you?

My day starts with gratitude for having a new day and new chance to live and then my coffee with music at 7 AM “I’m a morning person”.

After that my meditation for 10 minutes and then writing down what I want from this day “love, wealth, new opportunities, joy”.

Then of course the most important meal in the day!! my breakfast.

After that you can find me at fabric store or the beach.

Tell us about some of your other hobbies.

I love dancing, I can dance for 3 hours nonstop. I also love swimming.

What advice would you give to young designers?

Ask yourself this question “what if I’m the only one existing in this world! Would I think twice before starting, before designing and before choosing? Would I be afraid if no one likes what I design?

No. then do it now for yourself and enjoy the journey, enjoy the challenges.

Your message for us at CP magazine.

Thank you for the amazing interview and opportunity to be on your cover. Be ready for “The Happy Words” I’m so excited to be part of CP magazine team.

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WORK FROM HOME KINDA MAKEUP LOOK Sana Mrad

“If you’re sad, add more lipstick and attack.”

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Don’t wear makeup because you have to, or for anyone but yourself.

SKIN CARE & MAKEUP LIST TO CREATE THIS LOOK .

SKIN CARE -Advanced night repair eye supercharged complex -Advanced night repair synchronized multi-recovery complex -Revitalizing supreme +bright FACE -Futurist hydra rescue moisturizing foundation spf 45 3n1 EYES -Sumptuous extreme lash multi- playing volume mascara in black LIPS -Pure color illuminating shine 901 Sheer shine lipstick born flirt .

We’re used to do our makeup in a rush that we don't even pay attention to ourselves, it’s time to slow down and connect with yourself. Do your makeup while in isolation as a daily meditation. www.cpmagazine.net

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FormerlyMe.com presents “Therapy Sessions”

WHAT IS FORMERLYME?

Jim West

FormerlyMe is an online movement to motivate and inspire people to become the best version of themselves by showing them my journey and experience in trying a new workout and lifestyle regime every 30 days. Every post, update, and video is ‘formerly me’ as I endeavor to become the best version of myself and become FormerlyMe. Each month CP Magazine will showcase a part of my journey to becoming the best version of myself. I hope that in turn this inspires and motivates you to start your own journey as well. For this month’s story we will focus on the “Therapy Sessions” days of my journey.

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uring my last couple months of my first year of my FormerlyMe journey I started to develop tendonitis in my elbows. Weight training several days a week had started to catch up with me. I had seen many people use these massage guns for relief and I asked Geoff Taylor to help relieve the throbbing pain in my arms. He would use a massage gun and then wrap my arm in a rubber strap to “floss” the blood flow in my arm to alleviate the pain. I would feel immediate relief, but it was short lived.

I was beginning to think that I needed to take a long break from my intense workouts. Then I came to Kelechi Mbonu at Legacy Barbell who is certified in the Neufit system. I explained to him my pain issues in my elbow and forearm and he recommended I focus my Neufit sessions on my forearms. In just one session I had long lasting relief! I woke up the next morning with almost no pain and was able to resume my daily workouts. In fact I have continued to utilize the Neufit system regularly to continue strengthening my forearms to avoid any more issues. Now that I solved my tendonitis issues I was back at 100% in the gym!

The ultimate lesson I learned is that you have to listen to your and pay attention to when it is trying to tell you to slow down Ready to try anything, I then visited STEMLYFT which specializes body and take some rest. In my case I found the right therapy treatment in many therapy treatments. I tried their compression therapy, for my issue, what worked for me may not work for everyone. I cryotherapy, and even their oxygen tank. Although the sessions would suggestbut always reviewing therapy options with a trained and gave me some relief, it was unfortunately still temporary. certified professional.

To discover more about the Neufit check out their website: www.neu.fit

Follow my journey online at FormerlyMe.com and on the YouTube channel. Next month I will cover more unique experiences I had the end of 2020. Until next time that has been FormerlyMe! facebook.com/FormerlyMe twitter.com/MeFormerly instagram.com/formerlymeofficial www.cpmagazine.net

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SOE

Glamorous-streetwear brand based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Since 2016 Sultan Ali Al-Najai, Saudi fashion designer, started his brand SOE. The latest chapter of his collection has been released just one month before Ramadan 2021.

It is CHAPTER SIX: SABOTAGE 2021 - It's all about women's empowerment, Sultan Al-Najai designed these capes with the careful thought that the model abaya became a Cape.

Abayas have been a part of our Saudi culture since a long time ago, the amazing thing when you think about it, a long time ago in the 50’s women wore the same cropped Abayas.! SOE just modified it a little bit.

The Cape becomes suitable for every occasion, from working women to Girls hanging out together and everything in between, crafted with the finest washed silk and exquisite colors which show the personality of a strong new modern-day woman.

One of the points is that That Cape can be very conservative in Ramadan and it’s easy to wear.

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As the main message from SOE to women : “ Show the look...

Express yourself in every moment...

Make it EXTRA, and just have fun “ - soé

How do you see Saudi Fashion changes in the past 5 years, since you started your own brand?

Saudi fashion has changed through the years. We live in a new modern age and from time to time I think that we have to go back to basics to appreciate the beauty of everything, I do this for the fashion community, I’m doing this for the culture, I’m doing this for us. www.cpmagazine.net

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1309 launches 'Jupiter Flow' Kaftan Collection for Ramadan Qatar-based ready-to-wear label, 1309, introduces ‘JUPITER FLOW’, a collection of contemporary kaftans in free flowing cuts and lightweight fabrics, just in time for Ramadan.

A brand inspired by, and created in celebration of women, 1309 is grounded in a ‘contemporary bohemian’ aesthetic, established by Founder and Creative Director, Ghada Al Subaey. Al Subaey’s goal for this artfully curated collection was to create a capsule of pieces perfect for lounging at home during Ramadan and summer, without compromising on style. Each look converts from breezy loungewear to an elevated evening look with the addition of accessories.

The lightweight cottons and silks in the collection have been selected to be ultra light, ultra soft and breathable, many featuring intricate and quirky motifs and embroidery details that the brand has become renowned for. Arabic text as always, plays a part in these decorative details, alongside more fun and playful elements such as the smile emoji, the sun, the palm tree, and planets.

Designer Ghada Al Subaey says of the collection, “The motifs in the ‘JUPITER FLOW’ collection are representative of my attachment to, and fascination with nature. I hope the collection brings joy and spontaneity to the day of every girl who wears it!”.

At the heart of 1309 is a minimalist, feminine aesthetic, merging seasonal trends with a design perspective informed by the brand’s Qatari roots. Clean silhouettes, bold colour, artful prints and carefully considered detail are hallmarks of the brand. Drawing inspiration from art, nature, and global culture, 1309 combines designs that embody fluidity and elegance with a contemporary edge; a refined statement that celebrates the multi-faceted and versatile nature of women.

1309 is well known for a signature aesthetic, which is often lauded for seasonal signature prints, created in collaboration with Arab artists.

Appearing throughout both the brands readto-wear and Abaya collections, these signature prints are a hallmark of the brand, making each collection a collectable ‘work of art’ in its own right.

The ‘Jupiter Flow Collection by 1309 is available to purchase at 1309studios.com.

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NS BY NOOF Denim Bags From Recycled Ocean Plastic Waste NS by Noof was created in 2009 by Bahraini designer Noof Al Shekar.

Since childhood, Noof was fascinated with fine art and design.

Combining her love for art, jewellery and fashion, Noof started designing little jewel bags for herself and loved ones whilst pursuing a career in architecture.

This swiftly gained her a fanbase, eventually persuading her to devote full time to designing her own bespoke collection hence the brand was born.

NS by Noof explores the intrinsic relationship between the spirit of architecture and the art of jewellery; in a collection of handcrafted handbags and clutches. Each piece is embellished with a kaleidoscopic of semi-precious gemstones which boosts energy and augments wellbeing.

Each meticulously hand-crafted piece is conceived as a sculpture and constructed as a wearable piece of art. Their job is to create a new couture silhouette that combines the artistry of the East with the mastery of the West - vintage excellence with modern expertise.

The collection uses the finest materials of exotic snakeskin, lambskin, alligator, and Italian leathers. They are also encased in 18k gold and platinum plated solid brass frames hand-crafted by skilled goldsmiths.

The result is sheer fantasy.

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7 BENEFITS OF JUMPING ROPE FOR WHEN YOU NEED TO SHAKE UP YOUR CARDIO Fatema AlOthman

There is many benefits of jumping rope that I will make you want to add it to your routine.

This old-school workout tool delivers a cheap, portable form of cardio and total body strengthening. And it may help you get in an intense, sweaty workout without having to leave your home, which makes it a great choice during these pandemic times.

Beyond that, jumping rope can provide a host of serious athletic benefits, from coordination to explosive power to agility.

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1. Efficient cardio

If you’re looking for an effective cardio option, jumping rope is one of the best exercises you can do. It gets your heart rate up really quickly, That’s because it involves so many different muscle groups working together at once.

2. Total-body strengthening

Jumping rope is full-body strengthening.

It’s really head-to-toe engagement the entire time. The movement especially targets your legs, calves, quads, and hamstrings as well as the muscles in your feet and ankles.

3. Boosts bone density

Jumping rope can help build bone density as a result of the impact of jumping.

4. Increases agility

Proper jump rope form involves moving from the balls of your feet, and that helps develop good

footwork and agility, Best for boxing, basketball, and volleyball.

5. Improves coordination Jumping rope requires a lot of coordination, Your hands, feet, and sometimes even eyes all need to work together to ensure you swing the rope properly.

6. Trains power Once you master basic jump rope technique, you can up the ante with moves like the double under.

7. Enhances balance Jumping rope can be an effective way to boost your balance, When you jump rope, you have to re-establish your balance in between each jump, and you also need good balance in order to effectively jump up again.

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SRI LANKA’S MOST STYLISH SAFARI The sexy scaled curves of Wild Coast Tented Lodge lend a slice of cocooned luxury to Yala National Park, a place where the Indian Ocean meets jungle.

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Leopards. Elephants. Water buffalos. Sloth bears. These aren’t the animals you typically associate with a beach retreat, but that’s exactly what you’ll find at Sri Lanka’s Wild Coast Tented Lodge, on the edge of Yala National Park. This spectacular luxury tented camp is situated in a stuning location where the jungle meets a pristine beach, overlooking the blue waters of the Indian Ocean.

A nature-lover’s paradise, Wild Coast offers exceptional wilderness experiences, allowing guests to immerse themselves in some of the richest biodiverity in Sri Lanka. Rangers will take you to the quietest corners of Yala National Park and explain the incredible diversity of flora and fauna, including elephants, sloth bears and leopards.

Wild Coast Tented Lodge’s unique design, masterminded by a consortium of Dutch, English and Sri Lankan designers, sees the man-made structures blending seamlessly into the surrounding landscape thanks to the use of carefully selected natural materials. The use of arched fabric structures allows each of the twenty eight cocoon tents to take on the shape and colour of the rocks and boulders that lay scattered nerby, whilst a clever layout in the shape of a lepard’s paw print alludes to the area’s most famous resident.

While the main buildings, made of bamboo, blend in with the distinctive rock formations of Yala, the uniquely shaped tents, called Cocoons & Urchins, truly represent a luxury five star resort room under canvas, offering all amenities including air-conditioning.

The open-air bamboo-clad Bar and Dining Pavilion wrap around the resort’s enormous free-form swimming pool. Guests can enjoy creative daily-changing menus of authentic Sri Lankan cuisine in the restaurant, as well as sundowner cocktails and picnic al fresco on the sand dunes, watching dusk settle over the Indian Ocean. www.cpmagazine.net

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ROOMS The premise’s 28 tents form the shape of a leopard's paw print when seen from above. Room décor fuses colonial expedition chic with contemporary design innovations. Teak floors and canvas walls mixed with dark leathers and metallic hardware bring these rooms to the forefront of fashion, while such modern amenities as air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, and Sonos streaming audio ensure the comfort of guests.

COCOON SUITE: Centered around a luxurious fourpost king-sized bed, this spacious accommodation covers 55 square meters. The room features a combination of colonial and contemporary design, typified by such elements as teak wood floors and dark leather details. The luxurious bathroom is fitted with a free-standing, handmade copper bathtub.

A private outdoor viewing deck overlooks a watering hole designed to attract a diverse array of fauna and flora. Guests are encouraged to upgrade to a Cocoon Pool Suite to enjoy a private pool and expansive views of the beach.

FAMILY COCOON WITH URCHIN: This spacious accommodation features two separate structures. One structure is the luxurious Cocoon Suite, which is directly connected to an “Urchin” structure via a boardwalk. The Urchin structure covers 20 square meters and is appointed with two twin beds, a personal bathroom, and outdoor shower. This accommodation is designed to allow families to enjoy communal and private moments alike while also in close proximity to one another.

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CULINARY EXPERIENCE You will be treated to an array of gourmet safari cuisine with a Sri Lankan flair, served in the bamboo Dining Pavilion open to the ocen breezes. Or dine romantically in the natural beach garden under a star-studded Sri Lankan night sky.

SANCTUARY SPA The Sanctuary Spa at Wild Coast Tented Lodge is a tropical haven for the Spa enthusiast, offering a double and 2 single treatment rooms. Situated in one of the most vibrand and spectacular settings in Sri Lanka, bordering pristine ocean and dense bush. This unique setting contributes to a sense of well-being. Key to their wellness experience are two native Sri Lankan ingedients, Ceylon Tea and Ceylon Cinnamon, both of which are used liberaly in their oils, scrubs and poultices. www.cpmagazine.net

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PRESENTS THE RAMADAN COLLECTION CH Carolina Herrera presents an exclusive Ramadan collection including bags, accessories, and shoes. The collection is characterized by limited edition versions of the brands most iconic pieces, reinterpreted to embody the spirit of the region while remaining true to the character and elegance of the CH woman.

Iconic bags such as Insignia Rings and Matryoshka Locked are reintroduced in exclusive textures and colors, offering subtle luxury with gold hints and accents, all handcrafted in the brand’s leather Atelier in Spain. These unique pieces translate elegance beyond ostentation, becoming something intimate that begins with a detailed process, from the choice of materials to the care with which our master artisans have crafted each bag, always aiming for perfection. Continuing the story, the collection also includes stunning jewelry pieces which incorporate pearls and gold as a tribute to the longstanding history and tradition of the GCC region. Initials Insignia flats in limited-edition gold complete the collection to offer the perfect day to night shoe.

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CH artisans take great pride in every detail, crafting each piece with extensive care. The constant dedication, expertise and sensitivity of these team members is essential to achieve the excellence in product and design.

Our handbags are created to become part of a family heritage, to be collectables that are passed down from mothers to daughters and from daughters to granddaughters. We believe in the personal journey of a handbag that goes far beyond the object itself, reflecting the character and stories collected with wear over time by loved ones.

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THE ULTIMATE EID-AL-FITR GIFT GUIDE BY

TIFFANY & CO. Celebrate the special moments with your loved ones and spread joy this Eid with the perfect gift that comes in a Tiffany Blue Box. Discover our specially curated selection, featuring the new Atlas X collection and the iconic Tiffany T1, Tiffany HardWear and Tiffany Victoria® collections.

This luxurious and tailored gift guide includes bold, dynamic rings and bracelets that can be stacked or worn alone, to beautifully handcrafted necklaces and earrings that sparkle with the finest diamonds.

This Eid-al Fitr, find unique and timeless presents from Tiffany & Co.

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100 Days To Tokyo!

It may be a little later than planned, but the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 is finally on its way. Today marks 100 days until the iconic sporting event begins in Japan, and while the athletes make their final preparations, the Official Timekeeper is unveiling a very special timepiece in tribute to the occasion.

The OMEGA Seamaster Diver 300M Tokyo 2020 delivers a unique colour scheme inspired by the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games emblem, along with the very best in watchmaking technology.

The 42 mm case is crafted in stainless steel and is mounted with a blue ceramic bezel ring, which is filled with a white enamel diving scale.

Stainless steel is also used for the polished-brushed bracelet that is seamlessly integrated with the case.

To complement the blue, there is a polished white ceramic dial with extra depth provided by the laser-engraved waves. Features include a date window at 6 o’clock and the famous Seamaster name highlighted in red. Blued hands and indexes complete the dial design and are filled with white Super-LumiNova.

The sapphire crystal caseback marks this special moment in time thanks to its transferred Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games emblem, while on the inside, you’ll see the OMEGA Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 8800 – which has been officially certified by the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS). A standard of performance that any gold medal athlete would be proud of.

Those who choose this unique timepiece will receive it inside a special Olympic Games presentation box, along with a Master Chronometer card and a full 5-year warranty.

Tokyo 2020 will mark the 29th time in history that OMEGA has fulfilled its role as Official Timekeeper of the Olympic Games since 1932.

Bringing almost 90 years of experience to the occasion, the brand will once again capture every second of action with unrivalled innovation, precision and passion!

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SWISS BRAND CREATES WATCHMAKING HISTORY WITH NEW COMPLICATION-MONTRES ETOILE COMBINES ISLAMIC AND GREGORIAN CALENDARS IN ONE WATCH EXCLUSIVE COMPLICATION ALSO FEATURES A MOON PHASE

Swiss watchmaker Montres Etoile announced the launch of its first complication, an automatic, tri-retrograde, Islamic Lunar and Gregorian Dual - calendar timepiece with moon face. This complicated wristwatch based on an automatic Swiss made movement is completed by a complication module made by Agenhor in Geneva and is housed in a steel watchcase.

The watch is available through select retail partners across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman & Kuwait in time for the Eid gifting season as well as at boutiques and POS in Switzerland, Korea, China and Ukraine.

Watch enthusiasts and collectors from other markets can contact the brand through their website.

The Islamic calendar began in 622 AD and is still used in most Islamic countries. To integrate the Islamic calendar together with the conventional Gregorian calendar on a mechanical wristwatch is a unique feature worldwide. The Etoile dual-calendar wristwatch is housed in an octangular shaped watchcase measuring 42mm in diameters indicating hours and minutes with two large hands in the center of the dial.

The date of the Gregorian calendar is indicated by a retrograde - hand starting from the left at 10 O'clock and ending at the right at 2 O'clock with the 31st day of the month. The date of the 30 days of the Islamic

calendar are indicated at 6 O'clock with Arabic numerals. At 4 0'clock the retrograde hand starts indicating the first month of the Hijri calendar and ends at the left side of the dial at 8 O'clock with the last month.

Creatively inspired design and untiring technique have been the driving forces behind Stefan Hafner’s search for innovation in Etoile watches and jewellery since 1967. A collection in which there is play between volume and flexibility in a three dimensional game. Etoile launched its first watch and jewellery line in 1986. It is the famous Swiss Italian creator, Stefan Hafner who designed and manufactured the watches and jewellery of this first collection.

At that time, most watches were of very traditional concept. Etoile longed to free its design from conventional restraints and imposed its very own style by creating sumptuously worked wrist watches, blending the erudite geometry of Islamic aesthetics with flowing art Déco designs. Thanks to its audacious and daring designs, Etoile has been introduced successfully in Europe, the Middle and Far-East.

That same passion and philosophy inspires the brand today to create new models. By blending aesthetics of sober and pure lines with top quality Swiss movements, Etoile watches, created now created by Fulvio Borel, allow the brand Etoile to reaffirm its unique style. www.cpmagazine.net

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DAHLIA RAZZOOK “The Epic of Gilgamesh is an epic poem from ancient Mesopotamia. It is also the same place where my family and ancestors are from. The poem is also the first known literature in the world! It’s quite amazing! I really find it interesting!”

Dahlia Razzook was born and educated in Houston, Texas before moving to London to study fashion at London College of Fashion. Dahlia was offered a couture embroidery design internship at Alexander McQueen in her first year of university. From there, she carried on designing for Panos Yiapanis, Nicole Farhi, Agent Provocateur, Beulah London, Ralph & Russo Couture, and Marchesa.

Luxury womenswear brand, Dahlia Razzook offers stylish and fashion-forward pieces for the day until night. Dahlia Razzook focuses on a mix of work wear until the end of the night of the cocktail hour. Her collection, The Epic of Gilgamesh, consists of trousers, tops, dresses, cocktail dresses, and scarves.

Each piece is either digital printed and/or exquisitely hand embroidered from English silk including the lining. The collection is also manufactured in England. The blouses are finished with shell buttons and beautifully lined to the highest standard. There are rich ivory, gold, blue hues that define opulence and wealth for the Epic of Gilgamesh.

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City Pages Magazine: Tell us a little bit of your

journey.

Dahlia Razzook: I was born and educated in

Houston, Texas USA before moving to London to study fashion at London College of Fashion. I was offered a couture embroidery design internship at Alexander McQueen in my first year of university.

From there, I carried on designing for Panos Yiapanis, Nicole Farhi, Agent Provocateur, Beulah London, Ralph & Russo Couture, and Marchesa.

After working for other design houses, I decided it was time for me to open my own. In 2015, I opened my luxury womenswear brand, Dahlia Razzook. We have ready-to-wear pieces and one of a kind Haute Couture pieces made special just for our clients. It is based in London and we show at London Fashion Week.

CPM: Who and which things are the inspirations

while creating any design?

DR: We always keep the Epic of Gilgamesh in mind as it is the roots to our brand.

CPM: According to you, what are the skills that

are necessary for becoming a successful fashion designer?

DR: The skills necessary in my opinion is passion.

Without the passion and drive you won’t get to where you want to be from start to finish. You also need to be creative, be able to draw, an eye for detail - very critical, be able to sew, have visualisation skills, and computer skills.

CPM: How do you stay updated with the trends in the fashion industry?

DR: Runways and magazines are a great way with staying up with trends but when I design I don’t look at any of that. I create through my inspiration of my collection. That is what makes it different and unique.

CPM: How has your work evolved since you began your own label?

DR: Technology has really evolved our business and it still does everyday.

CPM: Have your pieces become more appealing to people as a result?

DR: Yes! For sure! Def more modern!

CPM: You were born in Houston, Texas, and moving

to London to study at London College of Fashion.

What city in the world inspires you the most?

DR: Def London! There’s so much art and culture in this city!

CPM: You’re both the creative and the business

head of your company. How do you balance your time between the two?

DR: I have two separate spaces to be able balance both. I block out some time from the creativity side to focus on business.

CPM: The Epic of Gilgamesh is your latest project;

tell us more about the collection.

DR: The Epic of Gilgamesh is an epic poem from

ancient Mesopotamia. It is also the same place where my family and ancestors are from. The poem is also the first known literature in the world! It’s quite amazing! I really find it interesting!

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CPM: Dahlia, your designs are renowned for the digital print and hand-embroidered

details. Where did you learn this combination of craftsmanship and latest technology and what inspired this aesthetic?

DR: My BA course at London College of Fashion was Fashion Design Technology: Surface Textiles. They introduced me into many ways of combining mixed media and art into modern textiles w/ print - going into the past and making it new. I also learned other craftmanship by taking detailed embroidery classes outside university at historic and important embroidery houses in Europe. I have always been amazed by intricate detailed embroidery work and was hungry to learn the trade.

CPM: What are you fascinated by at the moment and how does it feed into your work?

DR: I am fascinated with new technology in developing textiles for our garments. Technology

is evolving so fast that old media is not even required anymore. You can create anything just off of an iPad now! It truly is amazing!

CPM: What do you aspire to be?

DR: Professionally? A Fashion Designer, of course! I think I accomplished this already. Haha.

Personally? To be happy and in good health.

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A RUSTIC, COSY ESCAPE WITH JAW-DROPPING VIEWS OVER PHANG NGA BAY’S FANTASTICAL LIMESTONE PINNACLES

www.sixsenses.com Six Senses Yao Noi boutique hotel, in Thailand, can’t help but appeal to your inner child. Staying in one of the island resort’s private pool villas feels like residing in a plush tree house. Perched on a cliffside, the property is designed using natural materials to harmonise with the landscape. Suites are built using local teak, topped with a palm-leaf roof, decked out in stylish bright linens and simple mango-wood accessories. Along with its remoteness, the appeal of Yao Noi is its proximity to some of the world’s best scuba diving and snorkelling sites, located around Koh Phi Phi, Krabi and Phang Nga. What you should definetely make time for, however, is a visit to the Six Senses Spa, where Windows open onto lush gardens. www.cpmagazine.net

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New April Releases

The Last Bookshop in London: A Novel of World War II

by Madeline Martin August 1939: London prepares for war as Hitler’s forces sweep across Europe. Grace Bennett has always dreamed of moving to the city, but the bunkers and blackout curtains that she finds on her arrival were not what she expected. And she certainly never imagined she’d wind up working at Primrose Hill, a dusty old bookshop nestled in the heart of London.

Through blackouts and air raids as the Blitz intensifies, Grace discovers the power of storytelling to unite her community in ways she never dreamed—a force that triumphs over even the darkest nights of the war.

“A gorgeously written story of love, friendship, and survival set against the backdrop of WWII-era London.”

The Light of Days: The Untold Story of Women Resistance Fighters in Hitler's Ghettos

by Judy Batalion One of the most important stories of World War II, already optioned by Steven Spielberg for a major motion picture: a spectacular, searing history that brings to light the extraordinary accomplishments of brave Jewish women who became resistance fighters—a group of unknown heroes whose exploits have never been chronicled in full, until now.

Witnesses to the brutal murder of their families and neighbors and the violent destruction of their communities, a cadre of Jewish women in Poland—some still in their teens—helped transform the Jewish youth groups into resistance cells to fight the Nazis. With courage, guile, and nerves of steel, these “ghetto girls” paid off Gestapo guards, hid revolvers in loaves of bread and jars of marmalade, and helped build systems of underground bunkers. They flirted with German soldiers, bribed them with wine, whiskey, and home cooking, used their Aryan looks to seduce them, and shot and killed them. They bombed German train lines and blew up a town’s water supply. They also nursed the sick and taught children.

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The End of Men

Meet Me in Another Life

by Christina Sweeney-Baird

by Catriona Silvey

The year is 2025, and a mysterious virus has broken out in Scotland--a lethal illness that seems to affect only men.

When Dr. Amanda MacLean reports this phenomenon, she is dismissed as hysterical. By the time her warning is heeded, it is too late. The virus becomes a global pandemic--and a political one. The victims are all men. The world becomes alien--a women's world.

What follows is the immersive account of the women who have been left to deal with the virus's consequences, told through first-person narratives. Dr. MacLean; Catherine, a social historian determined to document the human stories behind the "male plague"; intelligence analyst Dawn, tasked with helping the government forge a new society; and Elizabeth, one of many scientists desperately working to develop a vaccine.

Thora and Santi are strangers in a foreign city when a chance encounter intertwines their fates. At once, they recognize in each other a kindred spirit—someone who shares their insatiable curiosity, who is longing for more in life than the cards they’ve been dealt. Only days later, though, a tragic accident cuts their story short.

But this is only one of the many connections they share. Like satellites trapped in orbit around each other, Thora and Santi are destined to meet again: as a teacher and prodigy student; a caretaker and dying patient; a cynic and a believer. In numerous lives they become friends, colleagues, lovers, and enemies. But as blurred memories and strange patterns compound, Thora and Santi come to a shocking revelation—they must discover the truth of their mysterious attachment before their many lives come to one, final end.

The Dictionary of Lost Words

Second First Impressions

by Pip Williams In 1901, the word ‘Bondmaid’ was discovered missing from the Oxford English Dictionary. This is the story of the girl who stole it.

Esme is born into a world of words. Motherless and irrepressibly curious, she spends her childhood in the ‘Scriptorium’, a garden shed in Oxford where her father and a team of dedicated lexicographers are collecting words for the very first Oxford English Dictionary. Esme’s place is beneath the sorting table, unseen and unheard. One day a slip of paper containing the word ‘bondmaid’ flutters to the floor. Esme rescues the slip and stashes it in an old wooden case that belongs to her friend, Lizzie, a young servant in the big house. Esme begins to collect other words from the Scriptorium that are misplaced, discarded or have been neglected by the dictionary men. They help her make sense of the world.

Over time, Esme realises that some words are considered more important than others, and that words and meanings relating to women’s experiences often go unrecorded. While she dedicates her life to the Oxford English Dictionary, secretly, she begins to collect words for another dictionary: The Dictionary of Lost Words.

by Sally Thorne

Ruthie Midona has worked the front desk at the Providence Luxury Retirement Villa for six years, dedicating her entire adult life to caring for the Villa’s residents, maintaining the property (with an assist from DIY YouTube tutorials), and guarding the endangered tortoises that live in the Villa’s gardens. Somewhere along the way, she’s forgotten that she’s young and beautiful, and that there’s a world outside of work—until she meets the son of the property developer who just acquired the retirement center.

Teddy Prescott has spent the last few years partying, sleeping in late, tattooing himself when bored, and generally not taking life too seriously—something his father, who dreams of grooming Teddy into his successor, can’t understand. When Teddy needs a place to crash, his father seizes the chance to get him to grow up. He’ll let Teddy stay in one of the on-site cottages at the retirement home, but only if he works to earn his keep. Teddy agrees—he can change a few lightbulbs and clip some hedges, no sweat. But Ruthie has plans for Teddy too.

Other People's Children

by R.J. Hoffmann Gail and Jon Durbin moved to the Chicago suburbs to set up house as soon as Gail got pregnant. But then she miscarried— once, twice, three times. Determined to expand their family, the Durbins turn to adoption. When several adoptions fall through, Gail’s desire for a child overwhelms her.

Carli is a pregnant teenager from a blue-collar town nearby, with dreams of going to college and getting out of her mother’s home. When she makes the gut-wrenching decision to give her baby up for adoption, she chooses the Durbins. But Carli’s mother, Marla, has other plans for her grandbaby.

In Other People’s Children, three mothers make excruciating choices to protect their families and their dreams—choices that put them at decided odds against one another. You will root for each one of them and wonder just how far you’d go in the same situation. This riveting debut is a thoughtful exploration of love and family, and a heart-pounding page-turner you’ll find impossible to put down.

Crying in H Mart: A Memoir

by Michelle Zauner In this exquisite story of family, food, grief, and endurance, Michelle Zauner proves herself far more than a dazzling singer, songwriter, and guitarist. With humor and heart, she tells of growing up the only Asian American kid at her school in Eugene, Oregon; of struggling with her mother's particular, high expectations of her; of a painful adolescence; of treasured months spent in her grandmother's tiny apartment in Seoul, where she and her mother would bond, late at night, over heaping plates of food. As she grew up, moving to the East Coast for college, finding work in the restaurant industry, and performing gigs with her fledgling band--and meeting the man who would become her husband--her Koreanness began to feel ever more distant, even as she found the life she wanted to live. It was her mother's diagnosis of terminal pancreatic cancer, when Michelle was twenty-five, that forced a reckoning with her identity and brought her to reclaim the gifts of taste, language, and history her mother had given her.

Vivacious and plainspoken, lyrical and honest, Zauner's voice is as radiantly alive on the page as it is onstage. Rich with intimate anecdotes that will resonate widely, and complete with family photos, Crying in H Mart is a book to cherish, share, and reread.

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DEBORAH CALMEYER This authentic experience not only sets a new paradigm in ultra-luxe adventure and sustainable travel but also is a robust catalyst for change by facilitating active participation and insightful dialogue between informed, conscious travelers and local communities.

Words: José Berrocoso Photography: Emirates Executive & ROAR AFRICA

A First-of-its-Kind experience Transforming 10 Guests into Change Agents for Conservation and Sustainability. This is what ROAR AFRICA, the leader in ultra-luxe South and East African travel, promises.

Based in New York and Cape Town, founder Deborah Calmeyer and her bi-cultural team curate the most comprehensive and discerning range of storybook experiences. Providing the ultimate in insider access with an extraordinary dedication to making every detail perfect, ROAR AFRICA is unique in the industry, creating a seamless and uncomplicated experience from the moment guests step off the plane. ROAR AFRICA has long been committed to conservation, humanitarian work, and economic education and development in Africa.

All employees devote time, money and attention to the preservation and support of the people, animals, and environment of their fragile and extraordinary homeland. This is reflective of ROAR AFRICA’S core values and its employees are fervent believers in these causes. Through actions large and small, direct cause-related activities, and indirectly through travels in Africa, ROAR AFRICA and its clients combine their resources to make a profound and powerful difference.

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The inaugural ROAR AFRICA Emirates Executive Private Jet Safari is an extraordinary ‘bucket list’ travel experience designed to preserve and support Africa’s wildlife, wild spaces and communities. This is the first time that the premier airline has partnered with a travel specialist to curate an epic journey, with an ethos rooted in humanity, targeting sustainability and conservation.

The life-changing itinerary delivers 10 guests in unbridled luxury to the four iconic African destinations that offer the ultimate adventure and encounters with environmental educators and conservation change makers. Specialist guides, knowledgeable escorts and renowned leaders in a variety of fields provide thoughtful insight throughout the journey. The 12-day safari is priced at $125,000 per person.

“It has never been more important than now to curate experiences that facilitate an understanding of how the natural world works, and why and how we should help,” says Deborah Calmeyer.

“To this end, we have curated this strategic itinerary by working from a place of deep insight and acute understanding of Africa’s many strengths and complexities. We have painstakingly selected profound destinations and intimate wildlife discoveries to reveal what must be done to ensure that Africa’s people, nature and animals survive and thrive. And knowing that time is a non-renewable resource, guests will appreciate the absolute exclusivity and unparalleled ease of travel.

Our goal is to change the philosophy and worldview of leaders, and I truly believe this is the greatest and most impactful safari experience on earth … it will make your wildest dreams come true,” she adds.

For Calmeyer, “I also believe it is the safest safari on earth, in this post-Covid era. Our 10 guests will be travelling in a bubble by private plane with a fully vaccinated crew and all travellers and camp staff also vaccinated, with seamless PCR testing on hand as we move countries.

Guests will be staying at exclusive-use camps throughout the trip, privately taken over solely for ROAR Africa.”

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Emirates A319 Executive Private Jet

Providing the sole means of international transport throughout the journey (from Dubai to Africa, and to and from the four African countries visited), the Emirates A319 was created for guests who want to go “beyond first class,” and reflects the glamour of a bygone era when air travel was both exclusive and an integral aspect of luxury travel experiences. The jet features 10 private suites, private shower spa and powder room, an expansive lounge which functions as a communal gathering space or restaurant, and a cabin crew committed to providing the highest levels of personal service. Guests will also enjoy screenings of documentaries about Africa from notables such as historian David Attenborough, conservationists Dereck and Beverly Joubert, and environmentalist and filmmaker Craig Foster.

The Itinerary

What can only be described as the holy grail of Africa, the transformative and life-changing itinerary includes taking in Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls (one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World), the Okavango Delta in Botswana (the largest inland delta in the world), Kenya’s Great Migration, and the world’s last wild mountain gorillas in the forests of Rwanda.

Guests will experience spectacular positioning of stellar properties, hand-picked because of their shared vision and commitment to creating a better future, combined with the charm and hospitality of their local communities and residents.

Giving Back

Conscious that flying on the new A319 Executive Private Jet creates a significant carbon footprint, ROAR AFRICA is ensuring the entire trip (flights and on-the-ground emissions) will be carbon-neutral with high-quality offsets. The environmental projects being funded from this journey are the installation of 69 solar panels in local villages in Rwanda; planting of 1,300 trees and access to freshwater for 3,000 people in Kenya; funding the protection of a rhino calf through Rhinos Without Borders in Botswana www.cpmagazine.net

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Happy Ramadan to everyone and an early Eid Mubarak which is ahead. Ramadan is a family month, we gather for Futoor and Suhoor with the whole family. In Kuwait people don’t go the cinema in Ramadan and the cinemas close during the last 10 days of Ramadan. We usually watch the Arabian Series that are telecasted during this month. But for the love of the family I decided to give you a list of my all time favourite Disney animation movies prior to the year 2000. I hope you love them too and enjoy watching them again.

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Snow White and the Seven Dwarves (1937).

We will start with this animation movie which is the oldest in the list but people still watch it with their children and I personally saw it more than dozen times. It’s about Snow White the prettiest girl whom runaway from her mother in law to meet the seven dwarves that help her. A great movie with great vales.

Cinderella (1955).

One of the most successful animated movies produced by Disney. It’s about Cinderella the nice and lovely girl facing her mother in-law and her two annoying sisters. But the movie show you how being nice always wins in the end.

Patience and Good moral is what you will get after watching this movie.

101 Dalmatians (1961).

An animated movie about dogs, but in the same time it presented one of the famous villains of Disney movies “Cruella De Vil”. She is a wealthy woman and obsessed with fashion and trends. Until she decides to make her a coat from Dalmatian dogs hair and then she faces the problems.

There is also a movie for this animation with the same story line. So you can choose which one you like.

The Little Mermaid (1989).

This movie is one of my favorite movies and I had it as a VHS tape long time ago but for the readers you can watch it online or on a CD. A lot of memorable songs that will make you play it all day long mixed with a fantastic story.

It’s about a mermaid who wants to live among humans, fascinated about their lives and wants to walk like them.

Also a great values will be delivered to the audience.

Beauty and the Beast (1991).

I personally like the beast himself. He was a human long ago and he can get back if he found real love before the flower dies. One of the romantic animation movies through the time. If you had the chance to watch it then I’m sure that you love it, but if you did’t watch it yet, (You Must). It has a realistic movie based on the animation.

Aladdin (1992).

Another romantic movie from Disney. Full of lots of hit songs that will stick with you forever. The movie is about Aladdin the poor guy who is a thief in Arabia. With the help of the Gene and the three wishes he gets better life and meets his love Princess Jasmine. Also because this animation was successful, Disney produced a movie based on the Story with “Will Smith” Starring the Gene instead of the deceased “Robin Williams”.

The Lion King (1994).

One of the heart breaking animation of all time. Losing your father and losing your family members. Wanting to be grown up quickly and feeling powerful. What I like about Disney movies is that they focus on values and morals that will be delivered to the children and stick with them. Must watch animation or the new produced realistic movie.

Toy Story (1995).

A successful franchise with four movies starting from 1995 until the last part in 2019. Starring “Tom Hanks” as Woody and “Tim Allen” as Buzz Lightyear. They are both toys belong to Andy the child who owns them. A lot of Adventures turning them from enemies to being best friends. Learn friendship Values through the four movies.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996).

This Movie will be the last in my list and I mentioned it because I personally watched this movie in the Cinema. I even loved to visit the Notre Dame from this animation. It’s a well written movie that will make you anxious and keep you on your toes. I will tell you that this movie has split opinions regarding liking or hating it. www.cpmagazine.net

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MODEST AND CHIC FASHION FOR THE HOLY MONTH Inspiring women to write their own stories, Frou Frou’s Ramadan ‘21 collection is the ideal choice to take you from Iftar to Suhoor Emirati womenswear label Frou Frou fuses modest styles with intricate embroidery evoking a vision of feminine elegance. Delicate yet bold, the brand seamlessly blends luxurious fabrics, impeccable craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail. Renowned for evening abayas and beautiful materials, Frou Frou continually finds new ways to reinterpret classic styles.

Originally established in 2001, Frou Frou humbly began as the first silk scarf store in Dubai. Due to growing demand, the three sisters behind the brand slowly began to introduce silk and taffeta abayas. In 2018, the founders decided it was time to pass Frou Frou onto the next generation. Their daughters are now at the helm continuing what their mothers started while reaching a younger target market.

Drawing inspiration from nature through to architecture, Frou Frou embraces classic silhouettes with a femininine yet modern touch.

Turning a new page for Ramadan 2021, Frou Frou’s latest collection ‘Tales of 2021’ signals the beginning of a new chapter for the womenswear label. Merging past with present, the brand references its heritage while looking to the future through modern silhouettes, intricate detailing and luxurious fabrics.

The natural color palette emphasizes understated elegance in cream, dusty pink, pale blue, olive and grey. Beautiful fabrics ranging from silk to organza allows each style to tell its own story. A frayed neon tweed skirt adds a splash of color while a tiered dress crafted from straw and overlaid with a sheer panel has a modern touch.

Silhouettes take shape in the form of balloon sleeve kaftans, high neck dresses and coat cut abayas. Draping and gathered sleeves are tied together with braided leather belts while oversized bows create a sense of whimsy. Attention to detail is at the heart of the collection displayed through handcrafted embellishments, raw edges and yarn stitching. Hand embroidered leaves and flowers emphasize the collection’s natural element while lattice stitching evokes the essence of quality. Express yourself and flaunt your diversity this Ramadan with Frou Frou.

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Fitbit Announces Luxe™ in Kuwait, Fashion-Forward Tracker with Stress Management Tools

Fitbit today announced Fitbit Luxe™, a new fashion-forward fitness and wellness tracker designed to help you take a more holistic approach to your health and wellness.

Luxe offers the motivation and support you need to stay healthy in today’s world with everything from stress management tools to automatic activity and sleep tracking – all in an effortlessly chic bracelet design. With Luxe, you’ll get a six-month trial to Fitbit Premium for added support and deeper analysis of your data. . Luxe is a beautiful, sleek tracker with a color touchscreen and up to five days of battery life that is versatile for any occasion and comfortable for all day and night wear. It can be paired with a wide range of new stylish accessories, including a modern luxury bracelet from gorjana.

“Over the past year, we’ve had to think differently about our health and wellness from keeping an eye out for possible COVID-19 symptoms to managing the ongoing stress and anxiety of today’s world. Even though we are starting to see positive changes, it has never been more important to control your holistic health,” said James Park, VP, GM and Co-Founder of Fitbit. “That’s why we’ve doubled down on our efforts to introduce innovative tools and insights to support you in staying mentally well and physically active. We’ve made major technological advancements with Luxe, creating a smaller, slimmer, beautifully designed tracker packed with these advanced features – some that were previously only available with our smartwatches – and providing access to these tools to even more people around the globe.”

Understand and manage your stress for your overall wellbeing After the pandemic began, a survey found that 50 percent of people felt the physical and mental effects of stress. With Luxe, Fitbit is making its relevant stress management tools available to millions more users around the globe by bringing them to trackers for the first time. Now available with Luxe and all available heart-rate enabled devices , Fitbit’s Stress Management Score provides a daily assessment of your body’s ability to handle stress based on your activity levels, sleep and heart rate.

With Fitbit Premium, you receive a detailed breakdown of your Stress Management Score including information on your exertion, sleep patterns and responsiveness.

Premium members have access to a range of workouts and nearly 200 mindfulness sessions from popular brands like Aaptiv, Aura, Breethe and Ten Percent Happier to manage stress. This includes Deepak Chopra’s Mindful Method, an exclusive wellness collection created and curated for Premium members with more than 30 sessions to make a mindfulness practice more accessible. Fitbit is introducing four new sessions to Mindful Method, focused on bringing the power of mindful awareness to many real-life situations.

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OPPO’s MEA Ambassador, Mo Salah invites fans in Kuwait to #CaptureTheSpirit of Ramadan

As millions of people around the world mark the Holy month of Ramadan, global technology brand, OPPO, and football superstar Mohamed Salah invite consumers in Kuwait to reflect on the ‘spirit of Ramadan’ with a #CaptureTheSpirit creative video campaign. Appearing in a TV commercial, Mo Salah – the global football legend of the Arabs - reminisces about what he misses most about Ramadan back home.

For people who are away from their homes and loved ones this Ramadan, OPPO’s latest smartphone, Reno5 Pro 5G, enables users to stay connected with its industry-leading imaging technology, easy to share photography features, 5G ultra-connectivity, and quick power refills with super-fast charging. Giving consumers in Kuwait an opportunity to win the latest OPPO devices as well as get famous on social media, the #CaptureTheSpirit contest invites participants to create a short video that captures what the ‘spirit of Ramadan’ means to them. The contest will run from 19 April to 9 May 2021.

Inviting users to freely express themselves through the contest, Mohamed Salah, OPPO’s Brand Ambassador for MEA, believes that it is very difficult to be away from home during the holy month, and get to miss the familiar sights, sounds and experiences that make Ramadan so special, especially in the Arab world. Using his very own OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G smartphone, Mo Salah expresses his gratitude to technologies to help him stay connected with his homeland.

Through OPPO’s #CaptureTheSpirit campaign, Mo Salah invites all his fans in the region to share their special moments so that he could re-live the experiences of his childhood through their eyes.

Fadi Abu Shamat, Director of Strategy and Development at OPPO Middle East and Africa said, “As we wish everyone Ramadan Mubarak, we join all our fans in reflecting on the Ramadan values of kindness, mercy and generosity. Values that are reflected in our relentless pursuit of virtuous innovation for the benefit of humanity. While the global pandemic has kept families away from each other, our #CaptureTheSpirit campaign with Mohamed Salah encourages people to picture life together and use technology to reach out and stay close to the people they care about during the Holy month of Ramadan.”

The #CaptureTheSpirit contest encapsulates the essence of OPPO’s latest Reno5 Series of smartphones that has established itself as the all-scene photography expert, delivering superior videography and photography that captures every memory, no matter what the surroundings.

The Reno5 Pro 5G’s AI-powered features allow users to savour every single moment through consistently high-quality images with optimum brightness and sharp focus even in the most challenging of circumstances. Its dual-view video enables both the front and rear cameras to work simultaneously, effortlessly stitching the shooter and the subject in the same video frame – ideal for contestants who want to remain in the action while they capture the spirit of Ramadan.

BEHBEHANI MOTORS COMPANY ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH ŠKODA IN KUWAIT

Behbehani Motors Company, one of the leading automotive companies in Kuwait and the dealer for Porsche and Volkswagen since 1957, welcomes ŠKODA to its portfolio of automotive brands, under a new partnership announcing the company’s role as ŠKODA’s authorized dealer in Kuwait. ŠKODA, the European automotive manufacturer, emerged from Mladá Boleslav in Czech Republic with a long-rooted history of more than 120 years of existence and has been turning out cutting-edge technologies and inventions ever since.

The partnership stems from Behbehani Motors Company’s and ŠKODA’s shared values and vision driven by providing unmatched customer experience that caters to a broad and diverse customer base in Kuwait. ŠKODA’s position as an innovative automotive manufacturer entrenched with the vigor and passion of being as customer-centric as possible resonates with the philosophy at Behbehani Motors Company, as it looks forward to further strengthening the relationship between the customers and the brand. ŠKODA’s inventive history and future outlook is promising to the automotive industry in Kuwait, as customers continually seek new experiences and concepts. This partnership paves the way towards new milestones in the automotive industry in Kuwait, which are to be celebrated alongside Behbehani Motors Company. ŠKODA’s illustrious journey for more than a century continues to drive with an inventive spirit to offer an efficient and economical model range of several sedan and SUV options.

The model range is designed with the Simply Clever philosophy and customers in mind to enhance their safety, comfort, connectivity and everyday practicality.

The model range includes the Kamiq, Karoq, Kodiaq, Octavia, Superb, Scala, and Fabia, which are equipped with inventive technologies to preserve the philosophies of Simply Clever that provides a unique experience for all family members to embark on their journey.

Check out these essential food apps for Ramadan Available to download from AppGallery

Everyone knows that Ramadan is a great time for gathering around Iftar meals, sharing yummy recipes with family and friends, or trying out the best Iftars and Suhoor available at local restaurants.

Ramadan this year might be slightly different with the current situation, but the one thing that will always remain the same is the satisfaction to see the Iftar table filled with our favourite dishes!

Either you are looking for food delivery apps to break the fast from the comfort of your home or recipe apps to learn tips and tricks and indulge in delicious meals, AppGallery, the official distribution platform from Huawei, has selected for you top regional food apps that will come in handy this Ramadan.

Food delivery apps: First selection includes three popular food and grocery delivery apps which can be quick and easy alternatives this Ramadan when you can’t make on time to the Iftar, when you are running out of the time to prepare your meals or simply when you are craving your favourite restaurant and wanted to treat yourself at home.

HungersStation:

HungerStation is one of the first Saudi Food delivery App in the region. With more than 10,000 partners operating in more than 80 cities in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, HungerStation is the platform to order what you want from your favorite restaurants, supermarkets, pharmacies, and more! And choose to pay online or cash on delivery, all from the comfort of your home.

Talabat:

Talabat is the leading online food delivery service that operates in Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Egypt, Oman, Jordan, Iraq and Saudi Arabia. The app offers a wide range of restaurants selection and connects seamlessly customers with their favorite restaurants in just a few taps. Recently, the app has introduced other delivery categories such as home grocery, pharmacy, flowers and more.

Zomato Order-Food Delivery App:

Zomato is a mobile app and website that provides listings, ratings, and reviews for restaurants across the UAE, India, and Lebanon. With everything from restaurant menus, photos of the food as well as restaurant interiors, user reviews, and ratings for both dine-in and delivery, it's your ultimate guide to finding the best food around you - there's even a map feature for those who are searching by location. Whether you're staying in or going out, you can choose from over 1.5 million restaurants and 285 million ratings and reviews, all in one place. With countless options of cuisines to choose from, whether you're looking for something sweet or savoury, casual comfort food or fine dining, or even just a piping-hot cup of coffee or chai, you'll find it on the Zomato app.

Recipe apps: If you are a cook and love to treat your family to delicious dishes during Ramadan, this selection of apps will help you to show your culinary skills and add a variety of colors and nutrition to every meal during this month of Ramadan.

Cookbook Recipes:

The cookbook app offers many easy and tasty recipes. These include salads, drinks, appetizers, stews, soups, casseroles, crockpots, cakes, and desserts. Simple cookbook app offers recipe instructions with pictures, and every cookbook recipe has easy step-by-step instructions with a photo.

How to Bake:

How to bake app provides step-by-step picture tutorials and video tutorials on how to bake different types of snacks and small chops from scratch. All baking recipes are presented with photos for quick selection and do not require the Internet. The recipes will always be with you, even when you have no Internet connection!

SuperFood - Healthy Recipes:

SuperFood - Healthy Recipes offers free access to tasty and healthy recipes using nutritious ingredients that you can save in our grocery list. An individual calorie counter allows you to track your meals with relevant nutrition information, keep a nutrition diary, and track your calories daily, weekly and monthly with a free calorie calculator! The app offers a healthy diet through a diverse selection of healthy recipes, easy to cook - from local and seasonal dishes to low-carb and yummy vegetarian recipes. www.cpmagazine.net

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5. What traditional strong ceramic material is named ultimately from a pig?

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8. Superannuation is an alternative (and Australian/NZ) term for what sort financial payment scheme?

ANSWERS: 1.DITTO, 2.WOVEN, 3.SHAKEN, 4.ACCEPT, 5.NARROW, 6.GLADE

9. The mythological Phoenix bird originally and essentially symbolized: Fire; Ashes/Remains; Flight; or Rebirth?

TEST YOUR VOCABULARY ‘Do you think these pictures might be a clue, Ted?

10. What part of the human body contains bone-forms called Phalange, Cuneiform, Talus and Calcaneus?

In this sentence, clue means: a. a detailed list

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d. a contemptuous or scornful remark

11. What legendary man-trapping creature is actually the world's the largest living bivalve mollusk?

12. Musk, a common basic fragrance, takes its name from Sanskrit 'muska' meaning: Flower; Deer; Lemon; or Scrotum?

13. The roadrunner (Geococcyx, or chaparral bird) is a member of which bird family: Loon; Cuckoo; Stork; Ostrich?

14. What swirly pattern is named after the administrative central town of Renfrewshire in Scotland?

follow the clew to help find your way out. will help you solve the case. The original Middle English word was clew, which meant “a ball of thread.” If you were trapped in a labyrinth, you could When you first join the police force, you’re mostly just walking the beat. But when you’re promoted to detective, your job is to look for that big clue that

ANSWER: b. A clue is a piece of evidence that helps solve a problem, or it's a slight hint. When you’re in the dark about the surprise party your friends are planning, they'll say, “She doesn’t have a clue!”

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CAR & JEEP A car covers a distance of 200km in 2 hours 40 minutes, whereas a jeep covers the same distance in 2 hours.

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16. What characteristic of Borneo ranks it among the largest five globally: Island; Mountain; Lake; or Population?

17. The Malayalam language is from, and still used by over 30 million people in: China; Malaysia; India; or Australia?

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19. What does the internet top level domain '.cat' represent?

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20. What term refers to a traditional alternative to electronic or digital technology, and separately to something which corresponds to another?

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Sizzle into April, Aries! It’s birthday season and you are the cosmic favorite at this time. Prepare for a surge of energy to electrify you.

The new moon on April 11 is the most important of the year for you because it falls in your zodiac sign. Use the following week to take action to create the life of your dreams. The doors are opening to you, but you must seize the day. This lunation spotlights you and will help you to feel bold, confident, and strong.

The sun blooms in your solar second house beginning on the nineteenth, indicating that the month to come could be quite prosperous. Assess your budget, consider how you can add more income to your life, and certainly don’t be afraid to spend a bit on yourself.

Your ruler Mars dives into the depths of your solar fourth house starting on April 23, likely turning your attention to domestic, family, or home-related matters in the weeks ahead. Take charge and you can make a great deal of progress in these areas.

(April 20 - May 20)

TAURUS Sizzle into April, Aries! It’s birthday season and you are the cosmic favorite at this time. Prepare for a surge of energy to electrify you.

The new moon on April 11 is the most important of the year for you because it falls in your zodiac sign. Use the following week to take action to create the life of your dreams. The doors are opening to you, but you must seize the day. This lunation spotlights you and will help you to feel bold, confident, and strong.

The sun blooms in your solar second house beginning on the nineteenth, indicating that the month to come could be quite prosperous. Assess your budget, consider how you can add more income to your life, and certainly don’t be afraid to spend a bit on yourself.

Your ruler Mars dives into the depths of your solar fourth house starting on April 23, likely turning your attention to domestic, family, or home-related matters in the weeks ahead. Take charge and you can make a great deal of progress in these areas.

(May 21 - June 20)

GEMINI Take the reins, Gemini! April brings you excitement and passion as you continue to harbor mighty Mars, the red planet, in your zodiac sign until the twenty-third. This rare blessing brings you firepower, magnetism, and drive. This is one of the most important periods in two years to initiate plans and go after what you most desire.

When Mars leaves your sign on April 23, you’ll have less dominance and less persuasive power as he turns his energy to heating up your expenses and income sector.

The sun is shaking up your solar eleventh house of friendship throughout most of the month. When the new moon appears in this same sphere on the eleventh, you will likely hear news that brings you happiness from a lovely pal or acquaintance. You may now see yourself invited to some important events or even watch as someone in your network steps in to open a doorway to one of your dearest hopes and dreams. Seize the day!

The sun shimmies into your solar twelfth house on April 19, encouraging you to rest after such a busy stretch of weeks. Take a breather while you pamper yourself with some much-needed TLC.

(June 21 - July 22)

CANCER The sun and Venus are perched at the top of your solar chart for most of the month, Cancer, ensuring that you are seeing great success and reaching toward your ambitions.

The new moon on April 11 also spotlights your professional concerns, encouraging you to take a stand and show the world your power. New business opportunities, a promotion, or a chance for favorable publicity could be right around the corner. However, it’s of utmost importance that you seize the day to show VIPs, new clients, and everyone else you have what it takes to rock their world.

Many of the planets begin to migrate into your solar eleventh house of friendship this month too, and when the sun ignites this arena from the nineteenth on, you’ll be hearing from many people in your network.

Festivities, events, and good times may fill your calendar.

Mars the red planet, giver of magnetism, drive, and power, energizes you starting on April 23, so it’s likely you’ll be the main event!

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April will be action-packed for you, Leo. With mighty Mars bringing energy, enthusiasm, and fun to you via your social network throughout most of the month, you’re likely to see many friends and enjoy the lively pace. You could feel as if you’re truly part of a wonderful community that loves and supports you, so don’t forget to live in the moment.

The sun and new moon bring special attention to your solar ninth house of expansion, so in the days following April 11, be sure to consider how you can expand your perspective of the world. This may bring you an opportunity to pursue a media-related endeavor, go back to school, or even plan to travel later in the year.

When the sun sizzles into your solar tenth house of honor and achievement on the nineteenth, get ready to be in the spotlight even more than usual in the weeks ahead. This will energize you to assess your shifting ambitions and reach for the stars. Work hard now because you could be in alignment for a major professional breakthrough, especially for past hard work and likely linked to earlier in the year.

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VIRGO Feel your ambitions coming alive in April, Virgo. Mighty Mars is lighting up your professional life like fireworks! You began to feel this surge of momentum last month, and it will continue to propel you until April 23.

This is one of the most important times in two years for you to hustle as hard as possible and see tremendous results. Everyone from VIPs and bosses to the world around you is quite impressed with you and could rally behind any cause you lead. If you’re out of work, be sure to strive hard now to find the perfect match for you.

Mars soars into your solar eleventh house of friendship on the twenty-third, encouraging you to let loose and have a bit of fun.

Beyond this, April has a great many other important aspects. The sun and new moon unite in your sector of intimacy on April 11, encouraging you to assess the give and take in your relationships. This can aid you in being in the best partnerships.

(September 23 - October)

LIBRA With might Mars heating up a fellow air sign throughout much of the month, you’re feeling magnetic, sexy, and on fire, Libra. This may also see you focused on a significant media, academic, or international matter. The red planet can ignite your professional life like you’re the star at the center of a stadium from April 23 on. Prepare to be quite busy as well as see your name in lights. Hustle hard and look to make immense progress. If you’re out of work, you’re especially favored in the weeks ahead.

Beyond this, April is showcasing a major period that’s all about your relationships. The sun and new moon unite on the eleventh, helping single Libras find someone with long-term potential or coupled ones make important plans. This is an auspicious time for union, and some Libras could be discussing moving in, getting engaged, or even marrying.

Shortly thereafter, the sun, Venus, and Mercury move into your solar eighth house of intimacy, giving you the urge to merge ever closer. You will be quite interested in analyzing the give and take in your relationships and if you’re getting everything you require. It’s important to openly discuss these matters rather than run away from them because of a fear of intimacy or past trauma. Be confident that you deserve the best union ever.

(October 23 - November)

SCORPIO Get ready for an especially busy month, Scorpio. Cosmic energy highlights your solar sixth house of productivity, demanding that you put more energy, effort, and time into balancing your routine.

The sun and new moon unite on April 11, opening a doorway for you to reestablish the perfect work/life equilibrium that you need. This is also one of the most important times of the year for you to look for a new job or take on more clients if you work freelance. This can improve your business success significantly. Also, because this same sector also highlights exercise and fitness, if you’d like to implement a better regimen, now is the time to do it.

Later in the month, Mercury, Venus, and the sun align hand in hand in your solar seventh house of partnerships, smiling lovingly at you across the sky.

Single Scorpios can find possible suitors with long-term potential, whereas those already dating or committed might discuss serious plans. This is an auspicious time for you regarding romance and affinity. With your co-ruler Mars also diving into the seafoam of a fellow water sign on the twenty-third, you’re going to possess even more allure and magnetism than usual!

(November 22 - December)

SAGITTARIUS With fiery Mars across the sky from you until April 23, your most important focus is on partnerships. Whether this is a romantic partner, business associate, or collaborator, you can see so much more progress by working in unison rather than trying to fly solo. For single Sags, this also brings you the impetus to be clear about what you desire in a union and set forth to find the right person. Whether it’s someone who loves travel like you or shares the same passion for your hobbies, you may align by hunting for them now.

Also, with the shining sun, Mercury, Venus, and new moon in your solar fifth house of love and fertility throughout the early part of the month, you’re going to be passionate for your heart’s desire. If single, use the days after the eleventh to set up a line of potential suitors, because you might just find the perfect one. If you’re looking to conceive, the week following this lunation is especially sweet.

When the planets start to move toward your solar sixth house of productivity, you may find that you’re quite busy from April 19 on. New projects and responsibilities are sure to cross your desk, and you’ll find your calendar packed with appointments. It would be best to assess your work/ life balance so you can find the best flow for you in May.

(December 22 - January 19)

CAPRICORN You are a productive machine as of late, Capricorn! As mighty Mars ignites your solar sixth house of work and exercise, you’re charging forward with the energy of a cannon. This will continue for most of the month, until April 23 to be exact. On that date, the red planet sizzles into your solar seventh house of partnership, making your relationships your top priority. Embrace this exciting time in the weeks ahead.

Beyond this, April is filled with other astrological news. The sun, Mercury, Venus, and new moon fall in your solar fourth house of domesticity for most of the early part of the month. The days after the eleventh could bring the impetus to fix up your living space, move, or tend to a familyrelated issue.

However, when many of the stars start to migrate toward your solar fifth house of pleasure, you’ll be ready to focus on your heart’s desires. The sun officially enters this sphere on April 19, ensuring that romance, creativity, and fertility sparkle for you. Like fleets of cherubs raining arrows of love down from above, you’ll be ready to open your spirit to let the right person in. Single Capricorns should make dating a top priority, whereas committed ones may be able to reignite their spark hotter than ever before!

(January 20 - February 18)

AQUARIUS Embrace your heart’s passions, Aquarius. As Mars, the mighty red planet, sizzles alluringly in your solar fifth house of romance and fertility, it’s time to dive into pleasure. This transit began last month and continues until April 23. Single Aquarians must use this fuel to chase after love and search for a soul-mate connection. Committed ones may use this firepower to heat up their connection once again, as well as pursue pregnancy if you like. Those with a creative urge could feel especially inspired and create at least one masterpiece during this time.

Beyond this, April has other areas of importance too. The sun, Mercury, Venus, and new moon inhabit your solar third house of communication in the early part of the month. The eleventh could bring a dawning regarding the way you approach a writing, speaking, or advertising initiative. Focus on the messages most important to you and how you explain yourself.

The planets next shift toward your solar fourth house of domesticity, and as the sun joins the parade on April 19, you may be enjoying more time at home. In the month ahead, you could consider updating your space, moving, or handling some crucial family matters.

(February 19 - March 20)

PISCES Feisty Mars heats up your solar fourth house of domesticity until April 23, so you’re seeing a lot of attention around home or family matters. It appears you’re quite fired up about them, whether that means you’re moving to a new destination, embarking upon a renovation, or taking charge of a family issue. Use this fuel to take the initiative.

When Mars shifts into your solar fifth house of true love on that day, get ready to make romance and fun your top priorities!

Beyond this, April comes jam-packed with other astrological goodies. The sun, Mercury, Venus, and new moon align in your solar second house of finances in the early part of the month. Watch the week after the eleventh for a possible opportunity to increase your wealth, whether through a new job, raise, or lucrative client. Don’t just wait for it to come to you, though.

Seize the day!

Next, the planets shift into your solar third house of communication, and as the sun brings light to this area of your life as of the nineteenth, you’ll become especially persuasive. Your mind should be ablaze with interesting ideas about how to articulate your perspective.

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