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BEAUTY 62. Holiday Gift Ideas 78. All I Want For Christmas....... Is A Smokey Look

74. Top Picks By Yasmeen Alsalem

ENTERTAINMENT 80. Writing Movie Wrongs 81. Top Music Charts 86. Top Reading Picks For December 88. Movies

FEATURES

FASHION 64. Editorial - Secrets 70. Dress To Impress This Festive Season With Carla And Marie

92. From The World Of Watches

16. The Whole Package 18. Making Plans 20. Want To Start A Small Business?

22. Don’t Step Into 2018 With Your 2017, 2002, 1996... Problems!

23. ‫هزة أرضية تهز القلوب احلية‬ 29. ‫املكتبة‬ 30. It’s Getting Festive At Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa

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FITNESS 60. 4 Steps To Quit Junk Food FOOD 52. Life With Cake HEALTH 40. Skincare For Winter In Kuwait INTERVIEWS 32. Dana Al-Rubaish 48. Vaneta Al-Zoubi 54. Silvia Lago 82. Farah Kamal NUTRITION 24. How To Manage Your Winter Nutrition

TECHNOLOGY 90. Cool Gadgets TRAVEL 42. The City Guide 44. Bonus Miles - Magic Destinations For A Winter Escape REGULARS 26. In Permanent Pursuit Of Perfection 94. Press 98. Fuel For Your Grey Matter 100. Horoscopes

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The packing and shipping experts at FedEx recommend the following: GET YOUR GIFT READY TO BE PACKAGED • •

Determine if your gift is sturdy or fragile Wrap items securely with bubble wrap

SELECT YOUR SHIPPING BOX • •

Use a sturdy box [preferably new!] with no holes, tears, or corner dents Remove old labels

If what you’re shipping is fragile like a vase or glass ornaments, consider placing one small box inside a larger one for additional protection

SEAL THE BOX ON ALL SIDES • • •

Use packing tape, not duct or masking tape Use the H-tape method Don’t wrap the box with paper or string

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Add label to largest surface Include your full address and the recipient's Must have name, address, P.O. Box and 24-hr phone number As an added precaution, put a card with contact/delivery information inside the box as well

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ending gifts home for the holidays? No matter what you are shipping, taking the time to pack it properly will protect and secure your packages during their journey. FedEx Express has some top tips to help your presents arrive safely, for a happier holiday season.

1.Consider the type of item you are sending. Is it sturdy building blocks for a child or a delicate crystal vase for a favourite aunt? The type of item will determine the level of protection it needs. Sturdier items will travel better with a single layer of bubble wrap, while more fragile goods will need more protective padding.

2.Ensure that your item can be shipped. Every country has different import rules and not all items can be shipped to all destinations. For example, Australia won’t accept certain plant or animal products, which includes wooden beads. There are also general flight restrictions on certain items, such as some smartphone batteries.

Check with the FedEx customer service team if you have any questions about your item before you pack it.

3.Select your shipping box. Once your item is bubble wrapped, place it into a sturdy box. A new one is ideal, without any holes, tears or corner dents, and without any existing labels. Ensure that the shipping box is the right size for your item; you want enough space to allow for ample wrapping, but not so much that the item will roll around. Add extra padding to keep the item secure.

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4.Two is better than one! If your item is fragile, you can place it inside a second box. Wrap the first one in bubble wrap, or provide padding between the two boxes to provide an extra layer of protection. Padding can be bubble wrap, shredded paper or foam chips. Don’t use newspaper though, as this will increase the weight and, therefore, the cost, of your package.

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6.International shipments may require a commercial invoice. Please contact FedEx Customer Service for more information.

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MAKING PLANS Gill Sherry

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he end of the year is always a good time to look back and reflect on the highs and lows of the previous twelve months. Usually, it’s a rollercoaster of emotions as we recall the laughter, tears and everything in between. But it’s also a great opportunity to learn from our mistakes; a lesson in life that should not be ignored.

It’s easy to recall the big things - a milestone birthday, the death of a close friend, perhaps a new job – but don’t forget to remind yourself of the little things too. These things have probably influenced your decisions and your moods throughout the year and have the power to do the same throughout the next year too.

Most of us have a smart phone these days so it’s easy to scroll through our photographs and relive those moments. Remember the art exhibition where you promised yourself you would start to paint? Or the fabulous sunset when you wished for a better camera? Not forgetting the trip to the cinema when you vowed to take a trip to Sydney or London. Sometimes our hopes and dreams get buried under the weight of our everyday routine but it’s important to take action and make things happen.

Most of us make New Year Resolutions. Admittedly, not all of them are successful. I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve vowed to learn to speak French but have never improved beyond the text book basics learnt at school. Others, however, I’ve managed to achieve and have ticked them off my list with a big, satisfied grin.

So, what does 2018 have in store?

From my own personal point of view, a trip to New York is a must.

I’ve been lucky enough to visit this incredible city on more than one occasion, each trip more memorable than the last. However, it’s been almost ten years since my last visit and my American relatives are not getting any younger. Neither, for that matter, am I. So it’s time to touch base and catch up with those special people who live far away. It’s a trip that’s long overdue and one I’m looking forward to immensely.

I’ve also vowed to finish writing my book. This project has been on the back-burner for a while but as I said earlier, life just gets in the way. However, if this novel is ever going to be finished I need to stop procrastinating and start writing. It’s easy to find excuses but at the end of day, it isn’t going to write itself. I have a story worth telling, so tell it I shall.

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One thing’s for sure, I’m not short of inspiration. Wherever I look, I’m surrounded by beauty. Be it nature, people, culture or architecture, there’s wonder and marvel around every corner.

I’ve often tried to capture these sights on camera but as much as I love my trusty smart phone, it’s not the tool for serious photography. I’ve often wished for a camera capable of capturing those magical moments; those unforgettable sunsets, human imperfections, building shades and textures, even the contours of the moon. Perhaps 2018 is the year to invest in the right camera and progress from snapping amateur pictures to taking ‘proper’ photographs.

Healthy eating is one of our most common New Year Resolutions.

I do try to keep fit and healthy. I walk every day, I swim once or twice a week and I avoid takeaways and fatty foods. I do sometimes give in to temptation and succumb to a strawberry tart or a slice of carrot cake (I am human after all) but most of the time I’m pretty disciplined when it comes to diet and exercise although I know for a fact I don’t drink enough water. I’m a firm believer that ‘you are what you eat’ so fruit and vegetables get the green light over chips and cakes. Having said that, I should probably cut down on the cheese!

Another thing that becomes evident when looking back is that people come and go. It’s certainly true in my case, living away from home, that you learn who your friends are. True friends remain true no matter how far away they are. Others, however, show their true colours and let you down at a time when you need them most. Maybe 2018 is the year to recognise those who have supported you, loved you and, more importantly, never forgotten you. Going forward I shall certainly concentrate on those who have proven themselves to be true friends and forget about the selfish few with an agenda all of their own. Thinking back over the last twelve months (and beyond) there are a number of socalled friends who have let me down, disregarded our friendship or simply walked away. Life’s too short to worry about those who are only interested in themselves. It’s time to move on.

It’s actually quite liberating to realise that you no longer care what certain people think. You are free to live your life as you choose, do what you want to do, dress how you want to dress and spend time with people you care about. If you want to paint, then paint.

If you want to act, then act. There really is nothing stopping you from doing that one thing that you really want to do.

It’s a new year, so why not a new you?

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WANT TO START A SMALL BUSINESS? DO IT RIGHT!

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ince 2014, people in Kuwait have become interested in having a small business which they can run at home in addition to their main job. As a result of the benefits associated with such small businesses, people have become eager to work and even more interested in handiwork like baking, cooking, accessory crafting and tailoring, all of which inspire others to set up a business of their own. Running a business has always been beneficial to the pocket as well as to the national economy. But as the small business concept grew, problems began to develop. Selling a badly measured dress not of the agreed measurements; or a dress of inferior quality to the one expected by the customer; perhaps the customer was unable to find the supplier when trying to fix the item or exchange it, or when wanting to complain to the Ministry of Commerce in order to have their money refunded. What if someone bought a cake to find it was rotten?

It is risky dealing with someone who is unknown and messaging through WhatsApp is not ideal business communication. From the business owner’s point of view, it gets even worse if the Ministry of Commerce confiscates the assets and possessions relating to your business because you violated their laws. What a terrible loss.

People who are running their own small business at home still do not understand that the laws of the Ministry of Commerce must be applied to their work. Which brings out the question, ‘Do the regulations of the Ministry of Commerce apply to ALL selling or buying processes?’ The answer is NO. When someone sells for one time only it is a civil process by law and because everyone has a right to buy, sell or freely manage their possessions, the civil law will be applied. However, when the selling process is occurring frequently, then it clearly reveals a business trade which makes the commercial law involved in this process.

For example, if you sold your old car to someone you would not be expected to have a licence from the Ministry of Commerce to start a business. But if you keep buying cars to sell them then the frequency reflects the intent of a business plan which means the Ministry of Commerce is going to supervise the business and there must be a licence before practicing such a business.

It would be really disappointing and frustrating if you spent your money on fabrics, accessories and tailoring to make a luxurious piece, but the Ministry of Commerce decided to confiscate all of your hard work and expensive assets because you didn't have a licence to do business. You wouldn’t only lose your possessions but you might also have to pay fines or financial compensation as a result. For example, if you sold a cake that turned out to be rotten and, as a direct result, people went to hospital with food poisoning.

Please note that the regulations of the Ministry of Commerce are for the safety of each party involved. People who are running a business must apply for a licence from the Ministry of Commerce so they won't later face the consequences of violating the regulations.

The Ministry of Commerce has made it easier to apply for the licence through their online website. They even have a special licence for small businesses.

Best of luck to you. I wish you a successful, legal, safe business.

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DON’T STEP INTO 2018 WITH YOUR 2017, 2002, 1996…. PROBLEMS! Naseera Hoorzook

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ow many of you are carrying years and years of stuff on your aching shoulders?

Pointless altercations that happened at 10 years old.

Superfluous accusations thrown at you at 15 years old.

Excessive negative thoughts as long as you can remember.

Redundant labels and names that were plastered on your back, your being and your heart from childhood.

Ridiculous foul play and gossip to bring you down as a teen.

Trivial arguments that still plague you from college.

Extra burdens of others that you have somehow decided to take on.

Uncalled-for feelings of low self worth still hanging on you as an adult.

Distorted thoughts carving your realities that are far from the truth.

People who leave you feeling worthless yet for some reason these people remain attached.

Spare wheels that sponge off you like parasites.

Those places and things that break your fragile spirit.

Those ‘AAAGH’ moments you keep allowing yourself to have.

Guilt. Resentment. Hurt. Hang-ups. Secrets. Shame. Grudges.

LET THEM GO. SLOUGH THEM OFF. DROP THEM NOW! You can move into 2018 feeling lighter, free of attachments and free of unnecessary burdens that bear you down. Do you want to stand up tall, strong, nimble and ready to go? Here are some points to get you moving.

Start by writing a letter to yourself, an honest letter that is for your eyes only.

Think about the thoughts that weigh you down, limitations you place on yourself and the ways you are your own harsh critic - and often your own worst enemy. Are there specific things that get you bogged down?

Things said by other people that hook you in to feeling heavy? Are there thoughts you keep sending yourself quietly that break you?

Can you pin point specifically what the triggers are? It could be places, times, moments, people, circumstances. Look back at each moment and think deeply about what you felt about yourself. Did something happen before that? What could have made it better/worse?

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Did you know that most of those somewhat negative observances may actually have brought you some relief or safety? Think about any positive outcomes from these very dull and heavy thoughts and behaviors.

While we know there could be benefits (such as safety, defense, coping) from the process that brought you the baggage, it may not have been the most ideal process to follow. How could these processes be altered so that the outcomes are less weighty and more suited to relieving you of the burdens you carry?

Turn each of these negative thoughts into positive thoughts.

Challenge some of your beliefs to be less judgemental and more accepting.

Weed out people who stir up the dirt and drag you down.

Here’s a table to brainstorm on before writing your letter:

Your own Those of Others Why does it bother you?

How can you let it go?

What alternatives can you replace it with?

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Now that you have reflected deeply, ask yourself what it is that you need going forward. Perhaps you need some time scheduled doing things that make you thrive. You may want to find a mentor or coach to work with you and support you through the process of letting go. Consciously make an effort to acknowledge the things in you that are unique and special. Focus on a new thing a day, a new blessing, a new attribute that makes you, YOU.

‫د‪ .‬دينا عبدالكريم‬

‫هزة أرضية تهز القلوب الحية‬ ‫ْ‬ ‫سابُ ُه ْم َو ُه ْم ِفي َغ ْفلَ ٍة ُّم ْع ِر ُ‬ ‫ضونَ }‬ ‫{اق َت َر َ‬ ‫َّاس حِ َ‬ ‫ب لِلن ِ‬

‫سورة األنبياء‬

‫بعد‬

‫التحية والسالم‪ ،‬نحمد هللا حمدا كثيرا بعد ما رحمنا‬ ‫ونجانا من هزة أرضية أصابت بالدنا الكويت كادت أن‬ ‫تهلكنا جميعا وكادت تبدل حالنا اآلمن إلى حال ال يعلم به إال‬ ‫هللا مما ذكرني بمقطع من ابتهال ‪ :‬أغيب‪ ،‬والذي إلقاه الشيخ‬ ‫مشاري العفاسي حيث يقول‪ :‬و كم لله من تدبير أم ٍر طوته عن‬ ‫المشاهدة الغيوب‪ .‬فمن المؤكد أن تلك الهزة البسيطة التي‬ ‫أرعبت قلوبنا هي رسالة من هللا لالنتباه لقدرته الجليلة العظيمة‬ ‫سبحانه‪ ،‬وتذكير للقلوب الساهية بأن قدرة هللا قد تمحي دوال ً‬ ‫بلمح البصر فال يكون لها أثرا وال يعيش بها بشرا‪ ،‬قال تعالى‪َ { :‬و َما‬ ‫ات إ ِ َّل تَ ْخ ِوي ًفا} سورة اإلسراء‪.‬‬ ‫نُ ْر ِ‬ ‫س ُل بِ ْاليَ ِ‬ ‫يتكفل هللا تعالى بعبادات خلقه وليس من شأننا أن نحاسب‬ ‫بعضنا على عباداتنا ونتدخل بين العبد و ربه بإكراه‪ .‬ولكن ما‬ ‫يريده منا هللا هو االلتفات إلى ُ‬ ‫الخلُق الذي بدأ الكثير بإهماله ما‬ ‫أدى إلى التهاون في النميمة والبغضاء والحسد والحقد والغش‬ ‫والنفاق في المجامالت المزيفة المبالغ بها والكذب واالضطهاد‬ ‫والظلم واالستبداد والسرقة والمكر والرياء والعقوق والغدر‬ ‫واالفتراء والقتل ‪ ...‬وغيرها من الصفات المذمومة التي استباحها‬ ‫الكثير ومارسها حتى غدت صفات عادية و اعتادت عليها النفس‬

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‫وتهاونت في ممارستها‪ ،‬لدرجة أن البعض تطاول حتى على‬ ‫الخالق البارىء دون االحساس بالذنب وال حتى الندم‪ ،‬فما هو‬ ‫عصر الجاهلية بنظركم؟؟ إن لم يكن ذلك كله عين الجهل‪ .‬إن‬ ‫النوايا الطيبة الصافية أول ما تنتجه هو أن تعود بالخير على‬ ‫صاحبها و تقربه إلى هللا أ كثر فيكون في حفظ الرحمن وبين يديه‪.‬‬ ‫عودوا لفطرتكم النقية الطيبة لترجع الحياة إلى طبيعتها ويبارك‬ ‫لنا هللا جميعا‪ .‬وأختم بقولي وا أسفي على من اتخذ من تلك الهزة‬ ‫فكاهة و هزل وسخرية في السوشيال ميديا‪ ،‬فماذا أ كثر من أن‬ ‫يختم هللا على قلوبهم؟؟ إذا كان أمر كهذا ال ينبههم وال يدفعهم‬ ‫للتفكر وال يجدد إيمانهم فما الذي يرجونه حتى يهجروا هذا الجهل‬ ‫اللعين؟؟‬ ‫لنتذكر جميعا أنه ال ملجأ وال منجا من هللا إال إليه وهذه إنما هي‬ ‫تذكرة بقدرته جل وعال‪ ،‬لنسبحه كثيرا و نحمده كثيرا‪.‬‬ ‫اللهم إني بلغت اللهم فاشهد‪.‬‬ ‫حفظنا هللا و إياكم من كل مكروه والحمد لله حمدا كثيرا حتى‬ ‫يبلغ الحمد منتهاه‪.‬‬

dietcare_sarah

since 2010

“It’s cold and I’m hungry!”

HOW TO MANAGE YOUR WINTER NUTRITION 1. Pick the Right Carbs

During the cold, winter months, you may feel yourself craving more carbohydrates than usual. There's a good reason for this: with fewer hours of sunlight, the level of ‘feel-good’ serotonin stored in your brain can become depleted. To compensate for declining serotonin levels, your brain tells your body it needs more, resulting in an increased craving for carbohydrate-loaded comfort foods that boost serotonin production. But not all carbohydrates are the same, so avoid simple carbohydrates such as sugary snacks and eat complex carbohydrates that will take longer to break down and provide a longer, more sustained level of energy. Opt for whole grain bread and pastas, beans, and think of seasonal foods; good wintertime sources of carbohydrates include pumpkins, squashes and sweet potatoes.

2. Vitamin D

Fewer hours of sunlight each day and colder temperatures that keep you indoors can result in your body taking in less vitamin D than it receives during the summer, which is generated in our bodies via sunlight. For this reason, you need to ensure that you receive enough vitamin D during the winter. Sources of vitamin D include fortified milk and other dairy products, eggs especially the yolks - and fatty fish such as salmon.

3. Boost Your Immunity

There's no sure way to prevent catching a cold, but there are some steps you can take to minimize the risk. Focus on foods that boost your immune system such as probiotics, present in yogurt, and antioxidants present in foods and vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, citrus fruit, sweet potato and spinach.

Increasing your zinc intake can also help you fight off infections.

Foods rich in zinc include fish, poultry, eggs, milk and unprocessed grains and cereals.

4. Beware of Overeating

Both adults and kids have a tendency to overeat during the winter; therefore, it is very important to watch your portion sizes.

To avoid a winter waistline try using a smaller plate, filling half your plate with vegetables and avoiding distractions (like the TV) at meal times. Try to reduce ‘non-hungry eating’ by asking yourself whether you are actually hungry or whether instead you might be looking for food because you are bored or tired.

In conclusion, even when it is cold, your body needs to keep hydrated and you still need to drink 6-8 glasses of fluid each day - and remain active! Winter is not a reason to gain weight, on the contrary, remember that summer bodies are made during the winter time.

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FESTIVE FOOLS

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’m already in ‘Bah Humbug’ mode and it’s not even Christmas yet. Why is it everyone seems to get ill during the festive period? Not only that, but we all eat too much, exercise too little and watch far too much TV – usually just repeats of movies and other mediocre programmes we’ve all seen before. But my ‘Bah Humbug’ attitude this year has been brought on by the amount of money we’re all spending – not just on food and other festive ‘necessities’ but on unwanted gifts.

I don’t want to sound ungrateful, but why do people insist of buying gifts that are, as my mother always says, neither use nor ornament. I really don’t want a luxury candle that smells of pine needles or cinnamon.

Nor do I want, or need, a jar of luxury bath crystals particularly as I don’t even have a bath - and I certainly don’t want a luxury box of chocolates. Because that’s the other thing, why does everything suddenly become ‘luxury’ at Christmas time? When does a normal candle become a luxury candle, or an average box of chocolates become a luxury box of chocolates? It’s simply a way for manufacturers and suppliers to prize more money out of unwitting customers by up-grading the packaging of a standard product.

Perfume is another example. Buying perfume as a gift is normally quite a safe option – assuming you know for sure that the brand of scent you are buying is actually liked by the recipient. However, at Christmas time, you’re encouraged by the manufacturer (and store) to buy a gift set rather than just a bottle. Not only is this a more expensive option, it probably includes items that will never be used. Talcum powder, for example. Do people still actually use this stuff? Or shower milk. Shower 26

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milk?! Have we suddenly gone back in time to the days of Cleopatra? If you’re lucky, the set may include a bottle of body lotion – something that might actually be used.

Unfortunately, nine times out ten, although the lotion is meant to smell the same as the perfume, in reality it smells nothing like it and will remain in the bathroom cabinet gathering dust with the shower milk.

Such nonsense extends to almost all products in the run up to Christmas. Tea bags and condiments are suddenly packaged and promoted as ‘the ideal gift’. But if they’re not used throughout the year, what makes you think they’ll be used in December, or January, or February....?

Chances are, they’ll still be in the cupboard when you’re looking for gift inspiration next year.

I realise it’s harsh, but how many of you have received a gift that you have absolutely no intention of using?

There’s probably a pair of reindeer socks stashed in your wardrobe or a jar of pomegranate and apricot chutney in your kitchen cupboard. How about a glow in the dark keyring or a novelty stress ball? People often say it’s the thought that counts but it’s safe to say, if you’ve received one of the above, no thought went in to it at all and the only party to benefit, is the seller.

The secret is not to buy into these ‘novelty’ and ‘luxury’ items. You might be fooled into purchasing a fancy box of tea bags with a complimentary mug, or an expensive bottle of perfume with free body lotion but the truth is, they’re not free at all. The price is simply inflated to take into account the extra product, additional packaging and, most blatantly of all, the time of year.

I’m not really a Scrooge, I’ve just learnt from experience that people are often more thankful for your presence than they are for your presents.

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IT’S GETTING FESTIVE AT

JUMEIRAH MESSILAH BEACH HOTEL & SPA Fine dining and outdoor evenings await at Kuwait’s idyllic resort with 25% discount for early bookings.

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emperatures have cooled, but the culinary creations this winter at Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa, Kuwait’s idyllic resort, remain sizzling hot with first-class dining options in luxurious settings to suit all tastes.

Guests are in for a host of festive treats when dining at Jumeirah Messilah Beach this season.

Starting from the 4th to 25th December, treat your friends and family to a special festive ambiance throughout the resort’s dining outlets.

At the heart of the hotel, Garden Café restaurant offers a celebratory brunch and dinner on December 24th, December 25th, and January 7th. With stunning surroundings and garden views, diners will indulge in a unique ambiance with festive temptations ranging from Peking duck, marinated cheese displays with cold cuts, roasted pumpkin specialties, chicken roulade with red apple compote and pink peppercorn, and much more.

Live music entertainment and kids’ activities will add to the excitement throughout.

A highlight not to be missed is the restaurant’s Live Festive Carvery Treats, including whole roasted turkey, honey and orange glazed turkey ham, roasted lamb rack, and herbmarinated Wagyu beef rump with delicious sides such as Yorkshire pudding and gravy. Creative treats from the 30

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resort’s acclaimed pastry chefs range from Mascarpone berry crumble, festive puddings, strawberry roulades, and sweet Italian Panettone.

The celebrations continue at the award-winning luxury restaurants, where Pepper Steakhouse offers a 3-course set menu, and a must-try winter mountain treat of Swiss Gruyere cheese fondue and slow-roasted pies to get you into the holiday mood. At Olio Italian Restaurant, the chef greets you with Italian spirit – Trattamento Festivo! Tuck in to homemade Italian specialties in a warmly-relaxed atmosphere overlooking the beautiful Arabian Gulf Sea. The 3-course set menu features baked Turkey Breast with mushroom risotto, and savory handmade tortellini.

The season’s favorites are also available at the Tea Lounge, where guests can purchase all their festive essentials –a merry

Garden Café all day dining Restaurant – outdoor area

Pepper Steakhouse – private dining – ideal for intimate celebrations!

The destination to celebrate

Pepper Steakhouse unique dining area

display of freshly-made sweet treats, cookies, and warm puddings from the Hamper Shop to take home to their families and friends.

Those who wish for a more intimate celebration can enjoy thoughtfully crafted 5-course set menus featuring some of the world’s finest cuts of premium meats.

As we approach the much-anticipated New Year celebrations, the luxurious resort has prepared delightful surprises in all its dining outlets.

Celebrate the night away in Garden Café with lavish buffets showcasing seafood displays, BBQ grills, homemade pasta stations, live shawarma, and pastries with truffle indulgences.

Ring in the New Year at Olio Italian Restaurant the Italian way, where a rich New Year’s Eve dinner is all about promising diners a good and healthy year ahead.

Ultimate dining elegance awaits at Salt Seafood & International Restaurant, welcoming you with delectable canapés, and inviting you to the unique “Salt Discovery” menu of marine treasures.

Salt Seafood & International Restaurant

Mint Café, the beach & poolside restaurant also has a lot in store for its guests. Cross over to 2018 in style with an exquisite dining experience like no other with smoke-pit barbeques on the BBQ Beach Night or the famous regional and international buffet, smoked meats and pie bar and many others.

STAY DIFFERENTTM this season, and celebrate the night away at Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa as you cherish beautiful and unforgettable moments with family and friends.

For more information visit Jumeirah.com or call the team directly on 22269666.

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AlRubaish THE TV PERSONALITY WITH NEWS OF HER OWN

On the cover: Dana Al-Rubaish (@danaalrubaishtv) Photography & Video: Hamad AlAinati (@7mdphotography) Stylist: Musaed AlMutairi (@musaed_1980) Outfits: Harvery Nichols, Kuwait (@harveynicholskuwait) Makeup: Mashael Ajeel Salon & Spa (@mashaelajeel) Hair Stylist: Amina (@lareneq8_beautysalonspa) Creative Director: Jameel Arif - (@jameelarif) Location: Done Interior Company by Noor Bin Eidan (done_interior)

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From TV Anchor, to News Editor, to Infulencer, Dana AlRubaish is no stranger to the public eye. But what’s next for this popular career girl and what are her tips when it comes to finding success?

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Please introduce yourself to our readers: My name is Dana AlRubaish. I was a TV anchor for eight years and news editor for one year. I am now an influencer in social media and a freelance TV host.

Tell us about your education: I have a bachelor degree in accounting from Gulf University of Science and Technology.

How did you get interested in TV? Tell us about your journey to becoming a newscaster: Actually it was a dream of mine to be a TV presenter ever since I was little girl so when I grew up I enrolled myself and took a training course in broadcasting for three months. Then I really did fancy the idea of becoming a TV host and later, a news anchor.

Tell us about your first experience as a newscaster. How did it feel?

Like I said it was my dream, but when that dream became real for the first time I was so terrified of making a mistake on live television.

throughout my career I have been inspired by both men and women who have their own unique way of reporting the news.

What were some of the challenges you had to face and how did you overcome them?

To have to speak the news report in a literary Arabic (fus'ha). I trained myself nonstop until I overcame that.

What made you decide to take a break from TV? Unfortunately the news channel Al-Watan TV closed down so I took some time off and then worked at AlAdalah TV for one month. I am now expanding to new forms of TV programs, not just the news.

Now you are a well-known social media influencer, how do you feel the change?

Now I schedule my appointments in my own free time and since am a freelancer I have no commitments.

When it comes to news casting, who are you inspired by and who is your role model?

Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are three very different platforms, although they all fall under the Social Media umbrella. How have you learned to navigate around these platforms and what are the main differences when you interact on them?

To be honest I can't say a specific name because

As a news reporter I started on twitter and later got into

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Instagram where I shared EVERYTHING! And don’t forget snapchat! As for my interacting, lately on twitter I only share my thoughts and some famous quotes that I like. Instragram is more my professional portfolio where I share my photo shoots and what I have accomplished. Snapchat is where I share everything about my daily routine. Through snapchat I really do feel the love of my followers and I enjoy getting to talk to them and interact with them every single day.

Which people or books have had the most influence on you?

From Zero to One by Peter Thiel.

The Wisdom of Sundays by Oprah Winfrey.

What would you say is the number one key to success in life or any career?

Never give up.

Tell us about some of your hobbies: For starters I like reading, shopping, travelling to new places that I've never been to, entertainment like the theater and going to the movies - and of course trying out exotic foods.

What is your favourite food and some of your favourite places to dine in Kuwait?

For me Lebanese and Japanese cuisines are my favourites. I really do recommend Lebnany and Sakura - these are my two favorite restaurants, period.

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Your favourite travel destination?

Turkey. Any place in Turkey because you get a European feeling with Islamic traditions.

What do you do to relax?

I spend time in the spa, or stay home watching a movie or reading a good book.

What is your favourite quote?

What goes around comes back around. #karma

One thing you cannot leave the home without?

My phone.

Share some of your plans for the future: With my future in social media, I want to expand to more countries, Inshallah. As for my career, I want to have my own live television program.

Your message for us at CP magazine: Thank you for choosing me for the December issue. I was delighted to work with you guys and I wish the magazine all the best. I hope to see it everywhere!

On the cover: Dana Al-Rubaish (@danaalrubaishtv) Photography & Video: Hamad AlAinati (@7mdphotography) Stylist: Musaed AlMutairi (@musaed_1980) Outfits: Harvery Nichols, Kuwait (@harveynicholskuwait) Makeup: Mashael Ajeel Salon & Spa (@mashaelajeel) Hair Stylist: Amina (@lareneq8_beautysalonspa) Creative Director: Jameel Arif - (@jameelarif) Location: Done Interior Company by Noor Bin Eidan (done_interior)

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Thank you for choosing me for the December issue.

I was delighted to work with you guys and I wish the magazine all the best. I hope to see it everywhere!

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SKINCARE FOR WINTER IN KUWAIT

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ow that winter is officially here in Kuwait, it's time to adjust your skincare routine along with your wardrobe. Cold temperatures, change in humidity, exposure to indoor heaters and dry air tend to sap skin of its natural oils, leaving it dry and stressed. These elemental conditions can also exasperate skin sensitivity, redness, itching or flaking, and even lead to the development of skin conditions such as eczema. It’s therefore important to follow a few basic principles:

1.WASH WITH LUKEWARM WATER: Hot showers and baths always feel good in the winter, but when you can, particularly when just washing your face or hands, choose lukewarm water to avoid stripping oils away from the skin.

2.CHOOSE CLEANSER AND MOISTURIZER CAREFULLY: Dry skin is more than just unsightly and uncomfortable; it can lead to serious skin problems such as worsening of eczema, psoriasis, and cause winter itch. I would recommend investing in a hydrating cleanser and good moisturizer. Some over-the-counter moisturizers have petroleum-based ingredients that can actually further dry your skin in the winter months. Be sure to choose a smart formula that has natural, nourishing ingredients.

Go for an oil-based rather than a water-based solution, as it’s more likely to help your skin retain moisture in the winter.

3.MOISTURIZE IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARDS: After cleansing, don’t leave the skin naked for more than 30 seconds, as this can dehydrate it, leading to increased dryness. Apply a hydrating toner and moisturizer to seal in moisture.

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4.EXFOLIATE:

8.MONITOR SCALY SKIN FOR DERMATITIS:

Moisture can’t get in if the dead cells are too plentiful.

Find an exfoliating mask and use it on your face and your hands, as well as gently on your lips, then follow immediately with moisturizer.

If you notice scaling around your nose and eyebrows in the winter months you may be developing a dermatitis thought to be exacerbated by yeast. Cold winter weather is also a known trigger. I recommend checking with your doctor and applying Canesten cream to the affected areas twice a day for a week and every so often to reduce recurrence. If you also use a very gentle skin wash and moisturize twice a day it will help. Sometimes an antiinflammatory cream may be needed too for a short time, and your doctor can advise here.

5.SUNSCREEN: Winter weather appears to be less sunny, but remember those harmful UV rays are still out there. Always protect skin with a safe sunscreen and wear protective hats and clothing.

6.DRINK: We tend to drink less water in the winter because we turn to hot drinks like cocoa and tea, but don’t forget that your skin needs hydration from the inside, out. A little warm water with lemon can be very refreshing and hydrating at the same time.

7.EAT A BALANCED DIET: If we eat a balanced diet, vitamin supplements are not necessary for skin health. They’re recommended only if a deficiency has been identified, such as low iron or B12 levels. Zinc is thought to be good for hair, skin and nails and may improve healing. Biotin has been shown to reduce nail fragility. Foods with Omega- 3 may benefit your skin.

9.PROTECT LIPS FROM LICK ECZEMA: Licking sore lips will only exacerbate dryness and can cause what is referred to as ‘lick eczema’. Make sure your lips are sealed with an effective ointment at all times.

10.CONSIDER PROFESSIONAL SKIN TREATMENTS: Winter is a great time of year for skin treatments. We always worry about peels and laser treatment in the summer months. With sun exposure before or after such procedures there is a higher risk of unwanted postinflammatory hyper-pigmentation. Autumn and winter therefore represents an opportunity. I would, however, suggest planning ahead to make sure your skin has time to settle and be at its peak for the party season.

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WHERE TO DINE

THE CITY GUIDE

CHICAGO

The Capital Grille

Chicago, on Lake Michigan in Illinois, is among the largest cities in the U.S. Famed for its bold architecture, it has a skyline punctuated by skyscrapers such as the iconic John Hancock Center, 1,451-ft. Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower) and the neo-Gothic Tribune Tower. The city is also renowned for its museums, including the Art Institute of Chicago with its noted Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works.

WHERE TO STAY

Eddie V's Prime Seafood Hilton Chicago

A magnificent location, overlooking Grant Park, Lake Michigan, and Museum Campus.

Hyatt Regency Chicago

This upscale hotel is within a 12-minute walk of Millennium Park and shopping on the Magnificent Mile.

Smoque BBQ The Peninsula Chicago

Set in an elegant downtown building, this upscale hotel with an Oriental vibe is 5 minutes' walk from Michigan Avenue's shopping district.

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel

Set in central downtown and overlooking Lake Michigan, this upscale, architecturally striking hotel is an 8-minute walk from Millennium Park and 1 mile from Willis Tower.

THINGS TO DO

Bohemian House

Millennium Park

Millennium Park is a public park located in the Loop community area of Chicago in Illinois, US, and originally intended to celebrate the third millennium.

Field Museum of Natural History

The Field Museum of Natural History, also known as The Field Museum, is a natural history museum in the city of Chicago, and is one of the largest such museums in the world.

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!

Brookfield Zoo

Brookfield Zoo, also known as the Chicago Zoological Park, is a zoo located in the Chicago suburb of Brookfield, Illinois. It houses around 450 species of animals in an area of 216 acres

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Adler Planetarium

The Adler Planetarium is a public museum dedicated to the study of astronomy and astrophysics. It was founded in 1930

by Chicago business leader Max Adler.

Bon voyage!

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Currently based in the GCC and exploring the Middle East, I have lived in three continents, four countries and have visited over 250 cities across the world. Join me in this adventure to find out more about the latest and coolest travel recommendations.

since 2010

‘Embrace new cultures; be inspired; take a technological break; bring out your adventurous side; TRAVEL, it´s fun!’

MAGIC DESTINATIONS FOR A WINTER ESCAPE

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ew Year´s Eve is a time most of us look forward to putting the old year behind us and starting with a fresh slate in the new year. Many people believe that how we ring in the new year also has bearing on what the year will bring us.

With that in mind, this month in Bonus Miles we have curated a globe-trotting guide to magic winter escapes, where you can welcome 2018 in spectacular surroundings. From a romantic getaway in an igloo under the Northern Lights, to the beaches of Cambodia, the vibe of the streets of Havana in Cuba, the silence of the Liwa Desert in Abu Dhabi or the most exclusive island in Australia, kick off a brand new year on the right foot and in the right place.

Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort Where: Saariselkä, Finland

Kakslauttanen is one of the best places in the world to wonder at the magical glow of the Northern Lights. As long as it’s dark and the skies are clear, there’s always a chance to marvel at the miraculous aurora. What makes Kakslauttanen so special is that you can enjoy the most amazing viewing experience from their iconic glass igloos.

The story of the igloos, now a global phenomenon, originated when Jussi Eiramo, the owner, wanted to give his guests the chance to admire the spellbinding glow of the Northern Lights and the arctic sky from the comfort of their own beds.

He designed a prototype and the first igloos were built in 1999. The rest, as they say, is history.

The igloos are made of thermal glass, so even though it might be icy cold outside, inside it's always deliciously warm. With no city lights to spoil the view, you can simply lie back and enjoy nature’s very own firework display. Even without the Northern Lights making an appearance, a night under the arctic sky is still an unforgettable experience. https://kakslauttanen.kuvat.fi/

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Southern Ocean Lodge

Where: Kangaroo Island, Australia Graced with sweeping horizons of pristine wilderness, Kangaroo Island is renowned as Australia’s Galapágos.

Kangaroos, koalas, seals, dolphins and whales frolic to everyone’s delight in this ‘zoo without fences’.

Unsurpassed ocean views are the name of the game at Southern Ocean Lodge, which stretches out along a cliff top above Kangaroo Island’s Hanson Bay, offering a magic silence, a rare moment of glorious solitude and peace.

The location is breathtaking, but there’s also real beauty in the property itself, which was by Australian architect Max Pritchard. Each room has uninterrupted views of sea and sky. In the communal Great Room, wraparound windows showcase the ocean and the seemingly unending vegetation that blankets the inland.

The panoramas all say ‘rugged, raw, untamed’ but inside, every feature is sophisticated, whether it’s the architectural grandeur or smaller design details like heated tile floors, rain showers and soft Bemboka linens.

The satellite Southern Spa is a peaceful journey away from the main lodge, reached by a coastal boardwalk among native mallee. With the oxygen-charged ocean pounding below, this intimate and serene sanctuary appears above sheer limestone cliffs, offering views of the great sweep of the southern sky stretching towards the imagined Antarctic. https://southernoceanlodge.com.au/

Knai Bang Chatt

Where: Kep, Cambodia, Kep was known at the turn of the century as ‘Kep Sur Mer’, an exclusive seaside getaway for the colonial French elite. In the 50s during the Golden Age of Cambodia, it continued to be a popular holiday and residential destination for rich Khmers overlooking the Gulf of Thailand against the backdrop of green-forested mountains. Today Kep is as yet, untouched by tourists, with wide streets and crumbling colonial villas.

The best hotel in town is the architecturally important Knai Bang Chatt. Located just over two hours from Phnom Penh, Knai Bang Chatt boasts an iconic design history from the Le Corbusier School of Architecture and gives an authentic taste of today’s ‘real Cambodia’, revealing a peaceful way of life beyond the temples, with a range of cultural, coastal and rural destination experiences.

Following the hotel´s philosophy of relaxation and tranquility, encouraging guests to disconnect and rejuvenate, each room is individually designed and minimalist, following the Wabi Sabi Japanese tradition of finding beauty in natural imperfections. There is no artwork hanging on the walls, instead it is the carefully curated selection of natural materials, earthy hues, local antiques and artifacts, which create a rustic feel. http://www.knaibangchatt.com/

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Hotel Saratoga

Where: Havana, Cuba Havana is quickly becoming the go-to destination for a sun-soaked city break unlike any other! With famous faces from the Rolling Stones to the Kardashians having already paid a visit to the Caribbean island, it's firmly establishing itself as a glamorous destination. But the great news is that you don't need a celebrity budget to go exploring.

Havana is not just Cuba's vibrant capital where everything happens and around which the whole island revolves; Havana has a certain and peculiar magic of its own even if stripped of its privileged title of capital. As a matter of fact, it was after its own merit that it earned its position as capital and it did so in 1556 after being declared the island's most desirable, best strategically located port for trade.

Havana’s Saratoga, the preferred hotel of visiting celebrities such as Beyonce or Mick Jagger, is the pearl of the Cuban Capital, a historic gem. Dating back to 1879, Hotel Saratoga moved to its current location – diagonally across from Havana’s capitol building – sometime between 1915 and 1930. The hotel remained a vibrant hub, particularly for artists and intellectuals, until the 1960s, when the government nationalized the property. http://www.hotel-saratoga.com

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara Where: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Luxurious, remote and romantic. Almost a fairytale from ‘1001 nights’, camels, sand dunes and breathtaking sunsets are all part of the decor at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara. The property seems to spring out of nowhere, a luxurious oasis in the midst of the mystic Liwa Desert. Set in the middle of the Rub’ al Khali or Empty Quarter, the largest uninterrupted sand mass in the world, the hotel is isolated from the outside world, yet is less than 200km away from Abu Dhabi.

Outside, the desert heat rages; inside is cool, calm and brimming with Middle Eastern opulence: arches twinkle with Arabic lanterns, palm-lined courtyards centre on tinkling fountains.

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What can you do at Qasar Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara apart from nothing? You can soak in the desert landscape in the free-form swimming pool, learn the cherished Arabic skill of archery, wake up at 5am to scale majestic sand dunes for a mystical sunrise experience, get the adrenaline pumping with a ‘dune bashing’ ride, get in the traditional hamman at the Spa and discover the ancient traditional sport of falconry and hunting with Salukis which has been practiced for thousands of years in the UAE. https://qasralsarab.anantara.com

‫احتفــــــل مـع مشــــروبك المفضــــل‬ STIVE DRINKS OUR FE

EVEN MERRIER TOG E T H E R ‫جنجرب ِرد التيه‬

GINGERBREAD L AT T E

‫شوكوالتة بليونير‬ ‫الساخنة‬

BILLIONAIRE’S H OT C H O C O L AT E

‫فروستينو‬ ‫بالك‬ ‫فوريست‬ B L AC K FOREST FROSTINO

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Vaneta Al-Zoubi Meet the self-confessed multi-tasker whose hobbies became her career.

Vaneta Al-Zoubi has always been ambitious but did she really envisage having five different careers? Find out what inspired this determined young woman and how she turned her dreams into reality.

Hi, please introduce yourself to our readers: My name is Vaneta Al-Zoubi. I'm a multi-task person. I can be a TV presenter, actress, fitness trainer, MC and art teacher all in one ambitious person!

Tell us about your education: Colours always attract me. I inherited this from my father so I entered this field with passion. I was raised in my father's workshop from 5 years old and I grew up in the hands of my idol (my father) along with Iraqi and Jordanian artists who made me become the person I am today.

What inspired you to study fine arts?

The world is a big canvas. I always look at things in a different way that not everyone can understand. The world of colour is a different world – it’s a therapy and a joy. Can you live without colours and lines?

Why did you take art teaching as a career?

Art should be inherited and improved. Honestly, after graduating with a fine arts major I thought we could be a generation who would change the wrong idea about art in schools. And it happened, with the help of the IB and MYP systems that gave art a value when it was marginalized.

I’m happy to be part of this change and grateful that kids these days understand how important art is.

How would you describe your style of art?

Art for me is a reflection of my mood, my life, an incident, or a story. You can't express them all in one media or one art school ‘movement’, but mainly I find my passion in abstract art and fauvism art, plus contemporary and modern style.

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You mentioned you are also a fitness trainer. Can you elaborate?

My journey in fitness started when I went through an illness and I gained so much weight. I was on medication for a long period of time, so I decided to enter the world of fitness. I searched a lot about health, muscles, workouts and fitness models. I watched my trainers for years and learned almost everything. I’m still learning but I reached a point when I knew what was wrong and what was right.

I also established a lot of relations with fitness trainers and now I do it for fun. I do Pilates, ‘hips & abs’ and I really enjoy watching the transformation the girls I train go through. It makes me feel so proud and happy.

How did you get into modeling?

It was a dream. I was attracted to cat walk shows and I simply signed up with one of the best modeling agencies here in Jordan. I did it for fun. I said ‘Why not make this dream come true?’

What were some of your favourite shoots?

My favourite was a project called ‘black & lite’ for a local/ Armenian photographer. It showed a lot of my personality.

How did you get into the Youtube channel sabayatube and how was the experience?

It all started when I met the director of sabayatube. We shared our ideas. The chemistry clicked and we took it from there. It was a difficult experience to gather all the ideas in short videos to send our message to the target audience.

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And how did the transition from Youtube to TV channels happen?

Afterwards, I got a call to do a casting for a TV show and that was my opportunity to enter the media world. They liked my charisma and I was assigned for the part. It took me away from my YouTube channel but I can't deny that I enjoy it and until now I'm doing morning shows.

What are some of your hobbies?

I reached a point where my hobbies became a career and a lifestyle. When I have extra time I like to go camping and hiking. I love travelling.

How would you describe your fashion style?

I follow up with fashion and I spend a lot on clothes since I am on TV, although I usually prefer wearing basics and comfortable outfits. I think if a girl wears what suits her body shape it is better than following up with fashion since not everything suits everyone.

What is your favourite city and where do you like to hang out there?

Since I have Spanish roots from my mom's side, I find myself in Barcelona. This simple city with old buildings and a modern lifestyle gives me so much satisfaction .

Walking through the allies in the center of this beautiful city you find my favourite place ‘Ziryab’. It’s a small, cozy place where Catalan and Arab cuisines meet. If you visit Barcelona you have to check it out!

Your favourite cuisine?

Oh, this is so hard to answer! It depends on my mood.

I love food in general so you might find me having the famous Jordanian dish ‘mansaf’ today and later find me in a Japanese restaurant having sushi.

What’s your favourite book/film/music?

I am a big fan of horror and action movies, I enjoy all

types of music especially oldies. My favourite book is ‘The Forty Rules of Love’ by Elif Safak.

What do you do to stay in shape?

The secret is a combination of a few simple things that keeps me, and anyone else, in shape. I stay away from junk food, eat balanced meals, workout or do any kind of sports and drink enough water. I also try to skip dinner meals.

What are your favourite hang out spots in the city you live in?

Recently, at the weekend my favourite place is ‘Bonsai’ restaurant lounge. It has good music, delicious food and a cozy atmosphere. On week days I usually enjoy staying home with my pets or having my friends over to watch a movie or a series after a long working day.

What has been your proudest moment so far?

I am proud that I jumped and risked to become who I am today.

What are your plans and dreams for the future?

To have my own show. I’m also looking forward to being the main character in a film after being part of a Jordanian series in Ramadan ‘Alhob Alhob’.

Your message for us at CP magazine: I would like to take this opportunity to thank the team for this interview and of course a big thanks to the readers who took the time reading this article. Best of luck completing another year of amazing articles and great work.

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LIFE WITH CAKE

HOLIDAY GINGER CAKE

Steps: 1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch pan.

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This month's recipe is so simple yet tastes so scrumptious.

Ginger is one of my favourite ingredients; there is something in the flavour that says ‘cozy’ and ‘winter’.

3.In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger and lemon zest. Blend into the creamed mixture. Stir in the hot water. Pour into the prepared pan.

4.Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted in the

Ginger Cake has been my family's favourite ever since I first made it. If you are spending this winter season at home with your loved ones, try this recipe and spread more love and warmth to your gatherings.

5.Finally, pool on the condensed milk before serving for extra sweetness.

You will need:

6.Optional: You can serve with French vanilla ice-cream on the

cup white sugar l 1/2 cup butter l 1 egg l 1 cup maple syrup 1/2 l2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 l1 teaspoons baking soda l 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon l 1 teaspoon ground ginger l 1/2 teaspoon salt l 1 cup hot water l 1 cup condensed milk l zest of one lemon l 1/2

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center comes out clean. Allow to cool in pan before serving.

side or top with whip cream and add more zest and cinnamon for garnish.

My personal favourite is adding a drizzle of warm condensed milk and a drizzle of honey on top.

Enjoy your holiday everyone. I hope you enjoy my Ginger Cake as much as I do.

Remember: Bake for love and bake with love!

Let me know how your recipe turns out: www.sherisnovember.wordpress.com Bon appetite!

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Silvia Lago A step ahead when it comes to shoe design.

Silvia Lago has put her heart and soul into creating the perfect shoe. The founder and creative director of Silvia Lago believes that women should #ReachHigher in comfort as well as style.

Please introduce yourself to our readers: My name is Silvia Lago and I am the Creative Director and founder of Barcelona’s first innovative luxury footwear brand. We combine the knowledge of biomechanical science with footwear expertise and luxurious craftsmanship to offer high heel shoes that are beautiful, sophisticated and comfortable to wear all day long.

Tell us about your education: I have a background in Business Management and Economics. I received my degree from Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona but spent several months studying abroad in London, New York and Philadelphia. I have always been very curious and I love to travel. I believe travelling and learning new cultures is a key aspect of our learning process and development.

How and when did you develop your interest with shoes?

I have loved shoes since a very tender age. Like many other girls, I learned to walk in heels by trying my mother’s shoes when she wasn’t at home. I soon developed a taste and admiration for beautiful, elegant and well-made high heel shoes and couldn’t wait to wear my own when I was a teenager.

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day in the office. I had to choose between sophisticated but uncomfortable stilettos or more wearable but less stylish high heels. I moved to Alicante in Spain, one of the world's regions of luxury shoemaking, to learn the art of shoemaking and start a new shoe line that offered both elegance and wearability. With the help and advice of a team of shoe experts, podiatrists, last artisans and biomechanical experts, we developed the first high heel shoes that improve comfort without sacrificing a sophisticated look. Our shoes feature a reinforced structure, cushioned insoles with high performing materials, anti-bacterial leather linings, stable heels with shock-absorbing heel caps, etc.

When was the brand officially launched?

The brand was officially launched in 2014, when we presented our initial shoe technology in Barcelona.

With the experience of that first collection, we refined and improved our shoe technology to make it more comfortable and with an improved shoe integration.

What were some of the challenges you faced during the early stages of launching your brand?

Our high heel shoes and our comfort technology has been the result of more than three years of extensive research.

It hasn’t been an easy task to fuse our shoe technology and innovative comfort features with the best luxurious craftsmanship. However, it’s in the brand’s DNA to continue innovating and improving the comfort of our shoes. We think about the research and development process as an ongoing one.

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What do you feel you bring to shoe design that sets you apart from your contemporaries? What are the key benefits of Silvia Lago shoes?

Our brand was born with the idea of creating the first luxury shoe brand to blend both style and comfort. There is a need for wearable luxury high heels, but the traditional brands are not providing any solution. We are using the knowledge of biomechanical science to improve the comfort of high heel shoes. First, your weight is evenly distributed throughout the shoe and you stand stable and supported. As you walk, the shoe mitigates the impulsive load from your toe and heel-strike. And finally, the shape of the shoe effectively conforms to the shape of your foot as you move. We use a proprietary system, the LagosFit® technology, that features a reinforced structure, high performance cushioned insoles, anti-bacterial leather lining, stable heels with softer heel caps that are shockabsorbing and provide a more silent walk, soft leathers with natural stretch properties, etc.

Is there a particular type of woman that your brand targets?

The modern lady who is going places and needs comfortable and stylish shoes to carry her gracefully all day (and night!). Designed for and by women, because we sometimes all need a little help to #ReachHigher and we, smart women, know what we want: effortlessly sophisticated stilettos that feel good! Note the stylish block heels for all day wear and the thin but stable stilettos to enjoy comfortably at evening events.

What is the LagosFit Tech?

The LagosFit® is an exclusive comfort technology developed after several years of research advised by a team of footwear experts, biomechanics scientists, podiatrists and last artisans. We have combined the knowledge of biomechanical science with footwear expertise to champion a technology which forces the foot to walk as anatomically correct as possible while providing unparalleled comfort when walking in high heels. Our design and materials measurably improve load distribution, reduce impact shock, and minimize friction, resulting in a healthier and longer-wearing high heel shoe that never compromises on a sophisticated look.

The LagosFit® features a proprietary cushioned insole with high-perfomance materials, a concealed shock absorbing flexible platform, biomechanically engineered and well-balanced construction, Italian luxury soft leather uppers with natural stretch properties, high-performance anti-microbial breathable leather lining, shock absorbing stable ‘silent’ heels and an overall proven comfortable design.

What kind of materials do you use for your shoes?

We use a wide variety of materials thinking of beauty, quality and comfort. For the shoe uppers I absolutely love Italian cashmere-like suede, always elegant and sophisticated. I also like the luxury feel of velvet colours and bright glitters. I am a huge fan of shiny Swarovski crystals and embellishments as well! On the inside of the shoe we use a super soft anti-bacterial leather lining to avoid over-heating temperatures and bad smell. Finally, all of our shoes feature a high-performing insole material that molds to your foot to cushion every step and recovers 100% of its shape after each use.

How often do you launch new collections?

Due to the nature of our shoes and the time needed to develop its comfort technology, we release new styles periodically but do not follow any specific calendar dates.

We love to hear our customers’ opinion and offer styles that better serve their needs and tastes. Being a directto-consumer brand allows us to better adapt to our customers’ demands and serve them better and faster.

Where do you draw your inspiration for your new collections?

My inspiration is the modern cosmopolitan woman. A lady who needs to be polished, comfortable and stylish in an effortless way. I always try to blend our comfort features with Spain's luxury craftsmanship to bring wearability and style to the feet of women on the go. I am also very inspired by the timeless elegance and chic style of the 40s and 50s, especially of the old Hollywood divas.

Think of the effortless feminine style of Audrey Hepburn or Grace Kelly.

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Tell us about the box in which you package your shoes?

the shoes are manufactured in Alicante, in Spain, I name all of my shoes after female Spanish names. Some of are inspired by amazing women I know, others are Our box is a very special one! It carries an extraordinary them pair of shoes, so it has to be very beautiful and feminine. I just beautiful names I like. cannot reveal more details, but you’ll see! It is part of the What has been your biggest struggle as a shoe magical experience of buying a pair of Silvia Lago shoes and receiving them at home all the way from our shoe designer? atelier in Spain.

To bring the concept of shoe technology and luxury craftsmanship to life. We are changing the way high heel shoes have been designed and produced for decades and How has the brand expanded since its inception? that takes time to adjust. But we are very happy with the result, and seeing that our customers love our shoes is the Where are Silvia Lago shoes available today?

Our shoes have been extremely well accepted since their best reward! launch and the early adopters (especially the brides!) have praised the comfort of the shoes. We are a directWhy did you decide to launch in UAE and are you to-consumer brand and our shoes are available from our online boutique www.silvialago.com. We have worked planning further expansion in the region? very hard to offer you the best experience and you’ll see I feel very inspired by the Arab cultural background and its when you receive your pair all the way from Spain. We are ancient traditions. I am in love with its lively and colourful offering worldwide shipping and easy returns. atmosphere and feel very connected with the aesthetics and taste of the region. Middle Eastern women love shiny bright colours and textures as much as I do. I would love to see the brand expand in the area and grow a loyal How do you name your shoes or the collection?

Going back to my Spanish roots and due to the fact that customer base.

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What major differences do you notice in the Middle Eastern consumer compared to those in the Western world?

The Middle Eastern woman loves bright colours and likes to experiment much more with shiny textures and materials. She likes to wear fun shoes in lively colours.

Whereas Western women are usually more at ease with classic neutral colours, tones and shapes and they don’t like to dress up as much for the everyday.

Finally, your message for us at CP magazine: Thank you so much for this interview and the opportunity of talking about our innovative concept in your lovely magazine! We are disrupting the luxury footwear industry, by changing the way footwear has been designed, produced and sold for decades. Silvia Lago is no ordinary fashion house, we are a for-purpose brand on a mission to elevate, inspire and empower women around the world.

We want to help the Lago ladies be confident, beautiful and comfortable in their shoes so they can #ReachHigher!

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4 STEPS TO QUIT JUNK FOOD Jamie & Alana Karehana

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unk food tastes annoyingly good. There’s a reason for this – the food companies actually formulate each bite for maximum ‘craveability’ with a specialized balance of sugar, fat and salt.

But while junk food might taste good, it’s detrimental to your fat loss results.

Wondering what exactly classifies as junk food? You’re in good company, especially these days as many junk foods are being deceptively marketed and packaged as healthy choices.

Here’s the rundown on what classifies as junk food: lJunk food has little to zero nutritional value lJunk food is processed and packaged lJunk food is high in sugar, fat and salt lJunk food is high in calories lJunk food is rarely eaten out of hunger lSoda pop, convenience foods, packaged snacks,

treats…

frozen

4 Steps to Quit Junk Food Imagine being 100% free of junk food for the next 30 days.

How would your weight improve? How would you feel?

How many empty calories would you save yourself from?

Now let’s take some action!

Step #1: Get Rid of It Step one is simple: get rid of all the junk food that currently resides in your home, office and car. Go through with a big garbage bag and toss anything that remotely resembles junk food. Remember, junk food is stuff that is high in 60

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empty calories.

Step #2: Stock Up on the Healthy Stuff Don’t worry, you aren’t going to starve now that your junk food has been cleared out. Step two is where you go to the store and stock up on delicious, nutritious foods that will take the place of the junk food. Nuts, seeds, fruit, veggies, hard boiled eggs, meatballs, and hearty salads or burrito bowls are great items to have on hand. You’ll eat less of these healthy snacks, since these aren’t empty calories, but rather nutrient-filled calories that satiate.

Step #3: HALT! When the next craving strikes you, tell yourself to HALT! This word is actually a handy acronym. Ask yourself, ‘Am I Hungry, Angry, Lonely or Tired?’ If you’re hungry then reach for one of the healthy snacks from step two. If you’re angry, then explore the issue and seek resolution. If you are lonely, then reach out to a friend, instead of reaching for junk food. And if you are tired then make the time to grab a nap or get to bed early to catch up on sleep.

Step #4: Stick With It The first day that you go without junk food will be the hardest day. The second day will be a little easier. The third day will be even easier than the second…and so on.

The fact is that your taste buds adjust to the foods that you exist on. When your diet is filled with junk foods then that is what your taste buds will crave, but as you shift to a diet that is filled with fresh, nutritious foods then your taste buds will forget all about that old junk food. Stick with it, one day at a time, and you will break free from the grip of junk food addiction.

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Holiday Gift Ideas

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Now there is no excuse for him to not buy the perfect gift. Here is a list of 12 fabulous ideas…

1. SNOWBALL BRUSH KIT FROM MAC No woman on earth would be disappointed with this silvery bag of 5 basic brushes. For eyes, eyebrows, cheeks and face. Contains a powder, foundation, eyeshadow, smudger and a brow groomer brush.

2. CABLE CAR CUTIES Ticket to pretty! Take a ride with the travel-size essentials from Benefits Cosmetics. You will find a POREfessional face primer, award winning ROCKATEUR powder blush and They’re Real Double The Lip in ‘lusty rose’.

All sizes are mini.

3. THE BOMBSHELL LOOK GIFT BOX Everything you need to recreate the bombshell look. It comes with a complimentary bag with the most iconic lip prints of all times. Includes Eyeshadow Pencil Colour Chameleon, Full Fat Lashes Mascara, The Feline Flick Eye Liner in Panther, Cheek to Chic in Sex On Fire Blusher, Lip Cheat Liner in Kiss ‘N’Tell, K.I.S.S.I.N.G So Marilyn Lipstick and the Lip Lustre Red Vixen Lip Gloss with Makeup Bag.

4. LAURA MERCIER LITTLE INDULGENCES HAND & BODY CREAM COLLECTION This limited edition set of four hand and body creams will nourish and leave your skin velvet soft and smelling divine with the unique essence of Ambre Vanilla, Almond Coconut Milk , Creme Brulee amd Tarte Au Citron.

5. MATTE VS GLOW JET SET TRAVEL KIT BY NYX The PRO-level of these products are highly recommended. Two different looks to go for - velvety matte or gorgeously luminous. This kit includes a Matte Setting Spray, Pore Filler, Liquid Illuminator, Away We Glow Illuminating Powder, High Definition Finishing Powder, Lip Lingerie and #thisiseverything lip balm.

6. DYSON SUPERSONIC HAIR DRYER You have to agree that it doesn’t matter how hype your hotel is or how many stars it has, the hairdryers are a lost cause. Travel light with a powerful, high-speed, brushless digital motor hair dryer. Its intelligent heat control delivers extreme shine and speedy style! This is on my own wish-list. Dear Santa, you know I’ve been kind this year….

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7. NARSISSIST BLUSH, CONTOUR & LIP PALETTE NARS product quality and pigments will not let you down. This essential aquarella is the perfect gift with all you need. Contains three different blushes for different occasions; Enrapture Blush-Pink Terracotta, Enthralled Blush-Toasted Rose with Shimmer, Roman Holiday BlushPretty Pastel with the Most Delicate Hint of Pink, Albatross Highlighting Blush-Luminous Glow, Laguna Bronzing Powder - Diffused Powder with Golden Shimmer and, last but not least, Mini Lip Gloss Istria-Pink Glace.

8. BODY MERRY RETINOL SURGE MOISTURIZER This is one of the few products I order online. It contains botanical hyaluronic acid, aloe vera extract, vitamins E and B5, different essential oils, shea butter and of course an optimal amount of retinol which helps fights thin wrinkles, age spots and acne. It can be used under your makeup too.

9. COCOLUX AUSTRALIAN CANDLES These candles are the definition of eco-luxury with their beautiful 100% recyclable material inspired by nature. Once the candle is burned the vessels are designed to be reused as a home decor container. Cocolux gifts last a lifetime and the smells are infused with the finest fragrances.

You can safely order online and customize the packaging.

10. SPECTRUM MARBLEOUS 12 PIECE SET Apart from the fact that this 12-piece makeup brush set is made for the perfect pic for instagram, the brushes are made from the highest quality synthetic hair and that means that all products are vegan registered and cruelty-free. No unicorns were harmed in the making of their products.

11. OUAI HAIR PRODUCTS OUI means YES in French and OUAI is that casual Parisian way, of saying ‘YES!’ according to founder and celebrity stylist Jen Atkin. “It’s about saying yes to real hair for real life”. Created for busy women who want to look effortless. Their shampoos, conditioners and sprays have been developed to be quick and effective.

12. BYREDO GYPSY WATER With notes of bergamot, juniper berries, lemon and pepper and the base made of sandalwood, amber and vanilla, this scent is the most delicious bohemian mixture designed for people who like light fragrances that aren’t floral or overpowering. My absolute favorite! www.cpmagazine.net

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Model: Lena Goroleva @lena_goroleva Photo and retouching: Katerina Malkovskaya @katerina_malkovskaya Make up and hair: Pashkovskaya Veranika @pashkovskaya_makeup

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Model: Lena Goroleva @lena_goroleva Photo and retouching: Katerina Malkovskaya @katerina_malkovskaya Make up and hair: Pashkovskaya Veranika @pashkovskaya_makeup

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DRESS TO IMPRESS

THIS FESTIVE SEASON with Carla & Marie

With Christmas comes joy and excitement, parties, dinners and big celebrations. For us, this time of the year means flying back home to Spain and France, spending time with our loved ones, walking the cold streets of Madrid and Paris and having hot chocolate in a cozy cafĂŠ around the city. It is our favourite time of the year, the streets are full of Christmas lights and everyone is in such a festive mood. On the other hand, as stylists, we cannot forget fashion, and we understand it may be a struggle for many people finding what to wear for the festive season. Be ready to absorb some valuable tips on how to dress to impress this Christmas.

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SELECT A VERSATILE LOOK Have you ever felt guilty of buying an evening gown for a special occasion that you will only wear once or twice?

Well, let’s do things differently this time around. The key is to select a festive look that is versatile and can be worn with other pieces from your existing wardrobe too.

If you take a look at the selected look for our model, we have paired a festive skirt with an all time classic blazer and a white silk shirt. We have then added a bow, black stilettos and a glitter clutch.

Looking at the individual garments, they can all be combined with other pieces from your wardrobe very easily, to create evening and casual looks, depending on how you mix and match. This is the simplest solution to buying a festive season outfit that you can wear over and over throughout the year.

Credits: Photographer: Arsan Hassan (IG: arsan_photography) Image Consultants: Carla Otero & Marie Auffret (IG: thestylistes) Makeup Artist: Edna Trogen (IG: edna_trogen) Hair Styling: The BlowOut Bar (IG: blowoutbardxb) Model: Kathrine Trillingsgaard Carla & Marie’s Wardrobe: Maje (IG: majeofficiel) Model’s Wardrobe: Maje (IG: majeofficiel) Location: Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

ADD SOME SPARKLE A festive season wouldn't be festive without some sparkle, so we have to apply this concept to our look. Our choice of sparkle has gone directly to an A-line skirt with embedded rose gold sequins and floral motifs. The good thing about this piece is that it flatters most body shapes and it catches wonderful attention during the Christmas season.

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THE CLUTCH A look wouldn't be complete without a clutch, and since it is Christmas, we had to pick a glitter one. We don't recommend adding glitter or sequins to your accessories if your outfit already has too much of that material. In our case, only the skirt has touches of shine, so we can go wild with our clutch.

DETAILS We always say that a look becomes extra stylish thanks to the details. Look at our model's bow, it has small silver balls that resemble Christmas tree decorations. Doesn't this little detail transform a simple shirt and blazer into a stylish and festive one?

STILETTOS Black stilettos are an all time classic.

Either in leather or suede, they can be worn for special occasions or with jeans for a more casual look. A pair of back stilettos is an investment, so be sure yours are comfortable and of good quality, as you will wear them over and over. In terms of style, by keeping the heels simple and elegant, the attention focuses on other parts of the look, like the skirt, the bow or the clutch.

In fashion, it’s all about balance!

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GLAM MAKEUP Makeup is as important as the outfit itself. Let’s have a look at our model’s makeup. When we saw Kathrine, we instantly knew the focus should be on her gorgeous eyes and as a rule of thumb, if eye makeup is heavy then lips should be light, and viceversa. Edna, CP Magazine's beauty editor and professional makeup artist, has done a stunning job in achieving this festive makeup look, with smokey eyes in shades of shimmery grey and nude lips with a touch of gloss.

HAIR STYLING Last but not least is the hair styling.

We headed straight to ‘The BlowOut Bar’ in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, since they specialise in trendy hair styling and braids. Firstly, they washed and blow dried our model’s hair, followed by beach waves (their signature hair style). To complete the look, a natural hairdo and a creative side braid did the trick. And viola, our model is ready to welcome the festive season.

We want to take this opportunity to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. And remember for the festive season, dress to impress!

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BY: YASMEEN AL-SALEM

WHAT TO WEAR FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE Confidence is the key to a successful New Year’s Eve! Feel proud of what you have achieved over the past 12 months. Set your goals, aim for the best, dream big and follow the latest trends.

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BY: YASMEEN AL-SALEM

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DOLCE & GABBANA

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ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS.......

IS A SMOKEY LOOK Kathrine’s Christmas Makeup can be done easily with just a few products. The first step is to make sure your skin is cleaned and prepped with your favourite creams and serums.

SKIN Start with a good primer. One of my favourites at the moment is Marc Jacobs Perfecting Coconut Face Primer (1). I used it all over her face while concentrating on the T-zone and over the eyelids, so her eye makeup will last longer. I waited a minute or two and then proceeded with the foundation.

I used Luminous Silk Foundation in 4.5 light neutral By Giorgio Armani (2).

I applied the foundation with my hands to even out her skin colour (only a very small amount was needed as she is very young and doesn’t need heavy layers).

Afterwards, I powdered the T-zone lightly and the eyelids with Charlotte Tilbury’s Airbrush Flawless Finish Micro Powder in 2-Medium (3). Then using Yves Saint Laurent’s creamy blush in number 6 - From Prude to Nude (4), I tapped it on the apples of the cheeks directly from the bar and worked it with my fingers. I finished the look with a light contouring using Charlotte Tilbury’s sculpting duo Filmstar Bronze & Glow (5) and the sculpting brush from the same brand, Powder & Sculpt brush from Charlotte Tilbury (6).

EYE MAKEUP I defined her eyes with a black powder pencil all around her upper and lower lash lines and down on the water line using Lancome Khol in Black (7). Then, I applied directly the creamy eyeshadow all over the upper lid using Laura Mercier Caviar stick in Smoke (8), which I quickly blended with the synthetic flat eyeshadow brush from Shu Uemura (10). The creamy eyeshadow texture has to be worked quickly before it dries and this particular Smoke color has glittery particles for a shimmery dark effect.

I also painted a thin line just under the lower lash line using Kajal D’Orient Eye liner by Laura Mercier (9) together with MAC eye brush 219 (11) to define and soften the edges under the eyes.

I finished the eye makeup with two coats of black mascara from Benefit ‘They’re real’ (12).

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For a modern smokey eye look, I like to erase hard edges and smudge and blend around the eyes as much as possible; you can use your fingers or any medium thin soft brush. Use Q-tips too as an alternative and add some individual eyelashes for a more dramatic look.

To balance Kathrine’s overall look with her Christmas glittery clothes, I decided to leave her eyebrows and lips undone.

I applied Eight Hour lip balm from Elizabeth Arden on her lips and left her eyebrows natural. I brushed them up and kept them in place with a touch of hairspray. You don’t need to cover and paint all features of your face.

A beautiful glowing skin and soft smokey eyes can make your look a winner! www.cpmagazine.net

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WRITING MOVIE

Justice League

WRONGS moviewrongs.com by: JIM WEST

Directed by Zack Snyder Written by Chris Terrio and Joss Whedon

D

C really wants to catch up to the Marvel Universe and tries so hard in this film that it reeks of desperation. Too much is thrown at the screen with little time to breathe or savour any of the moments. Quite frankly, it suffers badly as a result. I am still hopeful there is more to come, but to the folks controlling the future of the DC universe for film…read below carefully!

Here come the spoilers!

The film opens essentially right after the last debacle of Batman V. Superman left us reeling from the death of Superman. Yet it doesn’t take long for them to revive him and remind us how handsome Henry Cavill is. The cast of Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), Cyborg (Ray Fisher), Flash (Ezra Miller), Aquaman (Jason Momoa) and Batman (Ben Affleck) are quickly assembled with only the Flash quickly joining the team (as he could use some friends). Ezra Miller is perhaps the best of the group and the portrayal is honestly what keeps this film moving along with the most human element as the rest are just there for some action scenes. Wonder Woman comes into battle with her wonder hair that never gets messy - must be a Wonder Woman superpower that the likes of Paul Mitchel wish they could clone! Batman becomes so desperate to revive Superman that it is just disheartening. As for the villain, Steppenwolf is forgettable and just a cookie cutter ‘want to take over the world’ generic villain.

DC, take this note down very seriously: THE STORY IS ONLY AS GREAT AS THE VILLIAN. Period.

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movie, and that just shows the level of desperation here. DC, take a risk and allow a villain to last more than one film. Let the heroes lose!

That would be a shock and innovative approach to your universe that Marvel, to this day, has NOT done. Let’s explore what it does for Justice League by taking out the two parts that ruin this film: First you do not resurrect Superman in THIS film, but rather delay that to the obvious sequel. Build tension with the team not quite working well together… yet. Let them get beaten by a villain’s powers not just his height (too many remarks about how big he is). Steppenwolf should have more back story inserted to reveal his reasons and what drives him to conquer. Without this motivation you cannot really feel anything in regard to him. He clearly isn’t scary at all to look at so you need to highlight motivations. Show this team has a long way to go before they can truly unite and fight against a super villain from another dimension.

This film should have been split into two parts. The first part is them trying to prevent the capture of the boxes. The film ends with them barely keeping the last box away from Steppenwolf and that would setup the resurrection of Superman in the sequel. You get to devote more screen time to the team and build upon their characters more to endear them to the viewers. By losing the final film’s battle with Steppenwolf and barely getting the last box away you then setup why Batman is desperate to resurrect Superman at all costs. That would make those moments better in a sequel rather than just crammed in this film as they sloppily did.

As a fan of both DC and Marvel characters I say this to both studios: MAKE VILLAINS GREAT AGAIN! Thanks for reading Writing Movie ‘WRONGS’.

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‘I’m a girl who loves to dream’

Farah Kamal is a girl of many talents and when it comes to the arts, she pretty much has them covered. As a dancer, artist and author, she certainly knows how to express herself and how to bring her imagination to life.

Please introduce yourself to our readers: My name is Farah Kamal. I am a 23 year old Kuwaiti girl, a ballerina dancer, an abstract artist that uses fire in her work, a professional special effect makeup artist, an author and I also have a business selling paintings.

Tell us about your education.

I graduated from Kuwait University in 2015.

Can you share your publishing journey from first draft to book shelf?

Originally, I wrote the ideas in one month. Then I wrote the full book in only three months. After that I took the book to the Publishing House and they agreed to take it as a new idea. They asked me to sign a contract so they could release the book on the first day of the International Book Fair. Finally it happened and they liked it!

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choose to create her own place and where lots of things will happen to her. We listen to the voice of our hero through the book chapters.

Was there anything in particular that inspired you to write this book?

Of course! Every author needs an inspiration; a strong one to create the idea that you can make into a book. I'm a girl who loves to dream and I love to imagine a lot. I was thinking one day that I could use my imagination as a message through this book, and I did!

What kind of research did you have to do for the book?

I did my research on how to write a novel for the first time and the most important steps that I should follow. I've learned how to enter the words in my drawings to make the book more exciting.

Tell us about your book ‘The Imagination Believers’. What is the subject?

What are the main challenges you have found in your creative writing process?

It’s about a girl who wants to create her own world; to have a world of her own creation in her mind far away from the reality that hurts her so much; where she can

The main challenge was how to attract readers and how to deliver the whole idea in my mind to the people that will hold my book in their hands.

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What did you learn from writing this book?

I've learned that writing a book isn't as hard as people think. I've also learned how to turn my ideas and thoughts into a book.

Do you have writing rituals like a particular location, a necessary hat, a specific time of day etc?

Sure. I like to write in the middle of the night in my office and I love to listen to special songs from special singers such as Drake, Coldplay and especially 80s and 90s songs.

What surrounds you when you work?

Lavender scented candles and music.

Sum up your book in tweetable length.

Mmm, let's say: a girl's adventures with her own imagination.

If you had to choose, which writer would you consider as a mentor?

Dan Brown.

You are also a ballerina dancer, an artist and a professional special effect makeup artist. Can you tell us a little about each and how it happened?

I started ballet when I was twelve years old. I found myself attracted to ballerinas and their moves when I was a kid so I learned how to be a ballerina dancer.

I hated art at the start but in 2015 I started to draw simple drawings. After that I challenged myself to enter an art exhibition for the first time. A year later I learned a new style in art where I could use fire in my drawings. Some of my paintings have been featured in a luxury hotel in Dubai.

I’m obsessed with special effect makeup! I couldn't resist learning how they do this kind of art in horror movies.

After watching some videos I learned how to do it. A theatre here in Kuwait wanted me to work with them but I couldn't because I was busy with my art and my work.

What are some of your all time favourite books?

Inferno by Dante Alighieri, Perfume by Patrick Suskind, Dan Brown novels and anatomy books.

What are you reading right now?

Origin by Dan Brown.

What is next for you?

To write another book (which will be totally different). Also, a new business is on the way!

What’s your best advice for another aspiring author?

Learn more about how to start your first book. Clean your mind, arrange your ideas, have strong self-confidence and show your writing to the people. Choose your words wisely and take the challenge to start your first book.

Your message for us at CP magazine: Thank you so much for doing this lovely interview with me. I’m so honored to be part of your magazine.

To all the readers: don't stop! You have to choose your dreams no matter how hard they are. Don't listen to everyone just believe in yourself and in your talent. You have a gift and you have to take the chance to show it to the people that respect your talent. In the end you will achieve your dream goals.

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TOP PICKS FOR

DECEMBER 2017

THE FOUR: THE HIDDEN DNA OF AMAZON, APPLE, FACEBOOK, AND GOOGLE

by Scott Galloway

by Antonio R. Damasio

Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google are the four most influential companies on the planet. Just about everyone thinks they know how they got there. Just about everyone is wrong.

For all that's been written about the Four over the last two decades, no one has captured their power and staggering success as insightfully as Scott Galloway.

Instead of buying the myths these companies broadcast, Galloway asks fundamental questions. How did the Four infiltrate our lives so completely that they're almost impossible to avoid (or boycott)?

Why does the stock market forgive them for sins that would destroy other firms? And as they race to become the world's first trillion-dollar company, can anyone chal-lenge them?

The Strange Order of Things is a pathbreaking investigation into homeostasis, the condition of regulating life within the range that makes possible not only the survival but also the flourishing of life. Antonio Damasio makes clear that we descend biologically, psychologically, and even socially from a long lineage that begins with single living cells; that our minds and cultures are linked by an invisible thread to the ways and means of ancient unicellular life and other life-forms; and that inherent in the very chemistry of life is a powerful force, a striving toward life maintenance that governs life in all its guises, including the development of genes that help regulate and transmit life. The Strange Order of Things offers us a new way of understanding the world and our place in it.

TO BE SOUL, DO SOUL: ADVENTURES IN CREATIVE CONSCIOUSNESS

THE REVOLUTION OF MARINA M.

by Hiro Boga

St. Petersburg, New Year's Eve, 1916. Marina Makarova is a young woman of privilege who aches to break free of the constraints of her genteel life, a life about to be violently upended by the vast forces of history. Swept up on these tides, Marina will join the marches for workers' rights, fall in love with a radical young poet, and betray everything she holds dear, before being betrayed in turn.

As her country goes through almost unimaginable upheaval, Marina's own coming-of-age unfolds, marked by deep passion and devastating loss, and the private heroism of an ordinary woman living through extraordinary times. This is the epic, mesmerizing story of one indomitable woman's journey through some of the most dramatic events of the last century.

"You are an incarnate, embodied soul," acclaimed writer, mentor and mystic Hiro Boga assures us. "You don't have to do anything to be soul - soul is who you are," Yet how often, in the course of an ordinary day, do you experience the depth, beauty, power, and radiance of your soul?

If you want to strengthen your soul connection, do as soul does. Let your being inform your doing.

To Be Soul, Do Soul offers a collection of unique mini-experiments in creative consciousness. Play with them to develop the capacities and powers of your soul, and create a soul-infused relationship with your world.

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THE STRANGE ORDER OF THINGS: LIFE, FEELING, AND THE MAKING OF CULTURES

by Janet Fitch

THINGS ARE WHAT YOU MAKE OF THEM: LIFE ADVICE FOR

THE POWER OF MOMENTS: WHY CERTAIN EXPERIENCES

CREATIVES

by Adam J. Kurtz

HAVE EXTRAORDINARY IMPACT

by Chip Heath, Dan Heath

From the creative mind and heart of Adam J. Kurtz comes this quirky, upbeat rallying cry for creators of all stripes. Expanding on a series of popular guides he's created for Design*Sponge, this handwritten and heartfelt little book shares wisdom and empathy from one working artist to others. The advice is organized by topic, including: (How to) Get Over Comparing Yourself to Other Creatives Seeking & Accepting Help from Others How to Get Over Common Creative Fears (Maybe) How to Be Happy (or Just Happier) As wry and cheeky as it is empathic and empowering, this deceptively simple, vibrantly full-color book will be a touchstone for writers, illustrators, designers, and anyone else who wants to be more creative even when it would be easier to give up act normal.

The New York Times bestselling authors of Switch and Made to Stick explore why certain brief experiences can jolt us and elevate us and change us—and how we can learn to create such extraordinary moments in our life and work.

While human lives are endlessly variable, our most memorable positive moments are dominated by four elements: elevation, insight, pride, and connection. If we embrace these elements, we can conjure more moments that matter. What if a teacher could design a lesson that he knew his students would remember twenty years later? What if a manager knew how to create an experience that would delight customers? What if you had a better sense of how to create memories that matter for your children?

THE DANGEROUS CASE OF DONALD TRUMP: 27

FRIENDS DIVIDED: JOHN ADAMS AND THOMAS JEFFERSON

PSYCHIATRISTS AND MENTAL HEALTH EXPERTS ASSESS A PRESIDENT

by Bandy X. Lee

by Gordon S. Wood

This is not normal.

Since the start of Donald Trump's presidential run, one question has quietly but urgently permeated the observations of concerned citizens: What is wrong with him? Constrained by the American Psychiatric Association's "Goldwater rule," which inhibits mental health professionals from diagnosing public figures they have not personally examined, many of those qualified to answer this question have shied away from discussing the issue at all. The public has thus been left to wonder whether he is mad, bad, or both.

In The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump, twenty-seven psychiatrists, psychologists, and other mental health experts argue that, in Mr. Trump's case, their moral and civic "duty to warn" America supersedes professional neutrality. They then explore Trump's symptoms and potentially relevant diagnoses to find a complex, if also dangerously mad, man.

Thomas Jefferson and John Adams could scarcely have come from more different worlds, or been more different in temperament.

Jefferson, the optimist with enough faith in the innate goodness of his fellow man to be democracy's champion, was an aristocratic Southern slaveowner, while Adams, the overachiever from New England's rising middling classes, painfully aware he was no aristocrat, was a skeptic about popular rule and a defender of a more elitist view of government. They worked closely in the crucible of revolution, crafting the Declaration of Independence and leading, with Franklin, the diplomatic effort that brought France into the fight. But ultimately, their profound differences would lead to a fundamental crisis, in their friendship and in the nation writ large, as they became the figureheads of two entirely new forces, the first American political parties. It was a bitter breach, lasting through the presidential administrations of both men, and beyond.

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PITCH PERFECT 3

THE GREATEST SHOWMAN

After the highs of winning the World Championships, the Bellas find themselves split apart and discovering there aren’t job prospects for making music with your mouth. But when they get the chance to reunite for an overseas USO tour, this group of awesome nerds will come together to make some music, and some questionable decisions, one last time.

JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE

Inspired by the imagination of P.T. Barnum, The Greatest Showman is an original musical that celebrates the birth of show business & tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.

In the brand new adventure Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, the tables are turned as four teenagers in detention are sucked into the world of Jumanji. When they discover an old video game console with a game they’ve never heard of, they are immediately thrust into the game’s jungle setting, into the bodies of their avatars, played by Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, and Karen Gillan. What they discover is that you don’t just play Jumanji –Jumanji plays you. They’ll have to go on the most dangerous adventure of their lives, or they’ll be stuck in the game forever….

CAST: Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Hailee Steinfeld, Brittany Snow, Elizabeth Banks, Anna Camp

CAST: Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Michelle Williams, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson

CAST:Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Nick Jonas, Karen Gillan, Ser'Darius Blain

DIRECTOR: Trish Sie

DIRECTOR: Michael Gracey GENRES: COMEDY DRAMA

DIRECTOR: Jake Kasdan

GENRES: COMEDY SEQUEL

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MOLLY'S GAME

INSIDIOUS: THE LAST KEY

MOLLY'S GAME is the true story of Molly Bloom, an Olympic-class skier who ran the world's most exclusive high-stakes poker game for a decade before being arrested in the middle of the night by 17 FBI agents wielding automatic weapons. Her players included Hollywood royalty, sports stars, business titans and finally, unbeknownst to her, the Russian mob. Her only ally was her criminal defense lawyer Charlie Jaffey, who learned that there was much more to Molly than the tabloids led us to believe.

Brings back Lin Shaye as Dr. Elise Rainier, a parapsychologist looking into the haunting of her own family home.

CAST: Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba, Michael Cera, Kevin Costner, Brian d'Arcy James, Chris O'Dowd

CAST: Lin Shaye, Josh Stewart, Kirk Acevedo, Bruce Davison, Spencer Locke, Caitlin Gerard

CAST: Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, Alison Brie, Carrie Coon, David Cross, Bruce Greenwood

DIRECTOR: Aaron Sorkin

DIRECTOR: Adam Robitel

DIRECTOR: Steven Spielberg

GENRES: DRAMA ADAPTATION

GENRES: SEQUEL HORROR SEQUEL

GENRES: DRAMA TRUE-STORY

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THE POST Father and stepfather, Dusty (Mark Wahlberg) and Brad (Will Ferrell) have joined forces to provide their kids with the perfect Christmas. Their newfound partnership is put to the test when Dusty’s oldschool, macho Dad (Mel Gibson) and Brad’s ultraaffectionate and emotional Dad (John Lithgow) arrive just in time to throw the holiday into complete chaos.

MOVIES

STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI

FERDINAND

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Star Wars: Episode VIII, originally scheduled for release on May 26, 2017, will now debut on December 15, 2017.

The move follows the extraordinary success of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which was the first Star Wars movie to premiere in December. In the popular holiday moviegoing corridor, it smashed numerous records, including biggest domestic and global debuts of all time as well as the biggest domestic second and third weekends, en route to becoming the highest grossing domestic release of all time with over $861M and the third biggest global release ever with $1.887B (Lucasfilm, 1/20/16).

FERDINAND tells the story of a giant bull with a big heart. After being mistaken for a dangerous beast, he is captured and torn from his home. Determined to return to his family, he rallies a misfit team on the ultimate adventure. Set in Spain, Ferdinand proves you can’t judge a bull by its cover.

Set in an alternate present-day, this action-thriller directed by David Ayer (Suicide Squad, End of Watch, writer of Training Day) follows two cops from very different backgrounds. Ward, a human (Will Smith), and Jakoby, an orc (Joel Edgerton), embark on a routine night patrol that will alter the future of their world as they know it. Battling both their own personal differences as well as an onslaught of enemies, they must work together to protect a deadly, thought-tobe-forgotten relic, which in the wrong hands could destroy everything.

CAST: Oscar Isaac, Benicio Del Toro, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher

CAST: John Cena, Kate McKinnon, Gina Rodriguez, Daveed Diggs, Gabriel Iglesias, Bobby Cannavale

CAST: Will Smith, Joel Edgerton, Noomi Rapace, Lucy Fry, Edgar Ramirez, Ike Barinholtz

DIRECTOR: Rian Johnson

DIRECTOR: Carlos Saldanha

DIRECTOR: David Ayer

GENRES: ACTION ADVENTURE SEQUEL

GENRES: ADAPTATION ANIMATION FAMILY

GENRES: THRILLER FANTASY

HOSTILES

FATHER FIGURES

DOWNSIZING

The story centers on a Native American-hating soldier, nearing retirement, who is given one last assignment: to escort an Indian chief back to his Montana reservation. In the process, which includes coming across a young widow and fighting back attacks by Comanche tribes, he learns to respect the race he hates.

Ed Helms and Owen Wilson play Peter and Kyle Reynolds, two brothers whose eccentric mother (Glenn Close) raised them to believe their father had died when they were young. When they discover this to be a lie, they set out to find their real father, learning more about their mother than they probably ever wanted to know.

Downsizing imagines what might happen if, as a solution to over-population, Norwegian scientists discover how to shrink humans to five inches tall and propose a 200-year global transition from big to small. People soon realize how much further money goes in a miniaturized world, and with the promise of a better life, everyman Paul Safranek (Matt Damon) and wife Audrey (Kristen Wiig) decide to abandon their stressed lives in Omaha in order to get small and move to a new downsized community — a choice that triggers life-changing adventures.

CAST: Christian Bale, Rosamund Pike, Jesse Plemons, Rory Cochrane, Adam Beach, Wes Studi

CAST: Owen Wilson, J.K. Simmons, Ed Helms, Ving Rhames, Katt Williams, Terry Bradshaw

CAST: Matt Damon, Christoph Waltz, Kristen Wiig, Neil Patrick Harris, Jason Sudeikis, Alec Baldwin

DIRECTOR: Scott Cooper

DIRECTOR: Lawrence Sher

DIRECTOR: Alexander Payne

GENRES: DRAMA WESTERN

GENRES: COMEDY

GENRES: DRAMA COMEDY

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COOL GADGETS TECHNOLOGY

The coolest products curated especially for you

GoBag 2

SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth headset

The euphoric highs of knowing you're off on a short weekend break are swiftly crushed when the thought of packing all your shirts, pants and socks in a carry-on sized bag kicks in. Rather than uncomfortably jamming everything in, the GoBag 2 solution is to pack it all in a special vacuum-compression bag, so you can suck out all of that pointless, space-hogging air that collects around your undies. Once you've squished out all the air you'll have plenty of space left over for the integrated wash bag and 15-inch laptop pocket - you might even be able to bring a souvenir home!

We love the fact we can play Zelda on the way to work with the Nintendo Switch, but we're less enthusiastic about the lack of Bluetooth headset support. If only there were a way to play and use our commute time to speak to mum...

Fortunately gaming accessory specialists have released the Arctis 3 Bluetooth headset, which as well as having ultra-low distortion sound, class-leading microphone audio and a ski goggle headband for comfort, can play Bluetooth and wired sound simultaneously! No excuses for not making that call anymore...

LG K7i mosquito repelling phone Unihertz Jelly Want a cheap and lightweight phone to take on your travels in place of your smartphone?

The tiny, slimline Jelly runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, and packs in 4G reception, up to 2GB of RAM, a 2.45-inch screen, dual cameras, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS.

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One thing we've always felt missing on our modern smartphones are mosquitorepelling cases. Praise be that LG have heard our prayers and furnished us with the K7i. It's only available in India, where disease-carrying mosquitoes are actually a problem, and the science behind it is dubious at best, but hey, LG are thinking outside the box when it comes to new smartphone features...

Vespa Elettrica electric scooter Buzzfeed Tasty One Top Buzzfeed’s first foray into hardware is a Bluetooth-enabled hotplate that links to their Tasty app, enabling even those who’ve been known to burn a tin of beans to cook over 1,700 dishes to perfection. Perfect for students heading off to uni!

HTC Vive Focus There is little that we can say about the HTC Vive Focus, other than it exists, but then a wirefree VR headset from the people that give us the excellent Vive is always welcome.

It's going to be available in China, and there is no indication of cost or even specs other than having a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chip, an AMOLED screen and uses inside-out positional tracking. Sadly HTC have abandoned all hopes of having a Daydream branded headset, raising the pressure on the Focus to be a success. On a personal level, we're already fans of the name...

Mamma Mia, now that's a nice scooter! It's taken a while for the iconic Vespa to join the electric revolution but now it's here we're giddy about getting on this one. With a peak power of 4kW, the new electric Vespa should easily out perform your gas-guzzling 50cc and can get 100km on a four-hour charge. Should you want to go further the hybrid Elettrica X can take you a full 200km before running out of puff.

Nuki Smart Lock Smart home gadgets can live or die by their simplicity to set up and their effectiveness.

You would hope that the Nuki smart lock is suitably effective at keeping your house locked when you're not there, but its setup is one of the easiest we've seen yet - you simply mount it over your existing key, tighten a few bolts and you're good to go (quite literally).

Once you've installed the battery-powered lock (lasts about six months) and downloaded the app, it'll automatically detect when you're home or away and unlock accordingly, as well as connecting to Alexa or Google Assistant for completely hands free interaction. If you buy the Nuki Bridge you can unlock the door via the internet.

Amplifi HD WiFi Router It wasn't that long ago that we were running cables around our house if we wanted to be hooked up to that there high-speed internet, but thankfully wi-fi has sorted out the problem of potential trip hazards. But along with it comes another, potentially even more perilous concern - wi-fi dead spots. Ok, it might not be as serious as a sprained ankle but the thought of buffering during Star Trek Discovery is enough to make any of us throw our laptop out the window.

This AmpliFi's router pumps out a 802.11ac signal at speeds up to 867 Mbps, almost as fast as the zippiest of ethernet cables, and paired with the AmpliFi Extenders means no corner of the house should be spared from the battle between the Federation and the Klingon Empire. It also has an LCD screen to show you the strength of the signal - and the time, which is nice.

Qoobo Pillow Cat and dogs are lovely, aren't they - but they do cost a bit, and they need walks, and smell. Wouldn't it be so much easier if you could get all the love and attention, comfort and warmth from something that didn't demand scooping unidentifiable meat from a tin to make them happy? The Qoobo pillow is a bizarre invention from Japan, which has a robotic tail that responds to your strokes like a pet would - perfect for healing your heart and relieving stress apparently. That is, we guess, unless you accidentally sit on it and fear you may have squished poor Tinkles the kitten. www.cpmagazine.net

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Tissot Femini-T It’s time to be inspired

The Longines Symphonette adorns itself with pink in a resolutely modern version Launched in 2015, the Longines Symphonette was imagined as a contemporary interpretation of the elegance dear to the Swiss watchmaking brand. The unique oval line of the cases, the sophisticated meshing of the bracelets, the refined dials of the various models are like as many notes combining in perfect harmony. Today, Longines is introducing new models blending rose gold and steel that enrich the collection.

From the beginning, Longines has been in tune with its female customers’ desires. In the tradition of the winged hourglass brand’s rich watchmaking history, which saw the emergence of many mythical models worn by elegant women through the ages, the Longines Symphonette is the ideal adornment of women whose life is conceived as a never-ending representation. Resolutely contemporary, these creations will enthrall all those who love a chic and trendy aesthetic, while remaining faithful to the elegance that characterizes the brand with the winged hourglass.

Today, Longines is introducing new variations using rose gold and steel that remain as modern and bold as ever. The solid rose gold crown and touches of pink on the dial harmoniously match the bracelet that intertwines steel and a rose gold cap. The brightness of the steel, gold and diamonds enhances the refinement of the dials, while the finely wrought bracelets add the overall final touch.

Available in two sizes, the steel and diamond-set steel oval cases of the Longines Symphonette house a quartz movement. A silver-coloured “flinqué” dial adorned with Roman numerals, a white mother-of-pearl dial enhanced with diamond indexes or a white inlaid mother-of-pearl dial with Arab numerals, all decorated with a rose gold hourglass, adorn the models in this line. These pieces are mounted on steel bracelets and rose gold cap featuring sophisticated meshing.

Inspiration Since its foundation, Tissot has created ladies’ watches. The Tissot Femini-T is inspired by one of its gold women’s models that dates back to the sixties. This re-edition stays true to the original watch with its distinctive cushion-shaped case design, which is echoed in the indices set with Top Wesselton diamonds. This gives the piece a true jewellery allure. Adding to the bracelet feel, is a beautiful pendant, composed of a chain and gorgeous natural water pearl, that can be found on the diamond-shaped lugs of certain models. This was a feature of the original watch’s case design.

Character The Tissot Femini-T stands out with class thanks to its originality.

The collection offers multiple versions from a steel or rose gold PVD coated case matched with either a crème, black or red leather bracelet, all the way to all steel bangle versions with Top Wesselton Diamonds around the dials. It’s time to let your personality express itself through the Tissot Femini-T.

Technical features lSwiss

Made movement with battery end-of-life (EOL) indicator l316L stainless steel case lScratch-resistant sapphire crystal lWater-resistant up to a pressure of 3 bar (30 m / 100 ft) lTop Wesselton Diamonds lPendant with a natural water pearl depending on the model lLeather strap with standard buckle lAll rose-gold execution is PVD coating lDimensions : 24.80mm – 22.58mm lQuartz

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Les Parisiennes Versailles Les Parisiennes collection embodies the charm of the cultural capital and the cosmopolitan soul of Paris.

Montmartre, Palais Royal, Jardin du Luxembourg, Champs Elysées, Versailles…Korloff got his inspiration from iconic Parisian places offering urban chic or elegant style to get out of the ordinary.

Inspired by Louis XIV, who transformed the Palace of Versailles into a symbol of absolute power but also of arts and culture.

With a steel case and a dial in mother-of-pearl, this elegant watch catches the eye by its extremely slim design.

The various interpretations of the dial illustrate the brilliance of the sun, a delicate reference to the nickname given to Louis XIV, “the Sun King”.

Depending on versions, the dial presents a Fleur-de-lis guilloche or a center paved with white diamonds which sublimes and illuminates your wrist.

As a final touch, a royal blue sapphire is set onto the crown.

Versailles collection is designed for women who like astute refinement and discreet luxury.

Jardin du Luxembourg Collection Les Parisiennes Champs Elysées Champs Elysées Collection is a tribute to “the world’s most beautiful avenue”. Les Champs Elysées Avenue is known for its theatres, luxury stores and cafés but also for the thousand lights that illuminate the avenue for the year-end holiday season.

The dial is made of Aventurine and Mother-ofpearl, with one common theme: the light. Fireworks, streetlights and constellation are drawn on the dial to represent the magic of Les Champs Elysées by night. Like myriad precious stars, the diamonds and impressions form a beautiful graphic composition with the mother-of-pearl or aventurine dials.

In 1612 a royal garden emerged upon request of Marie de Medicis to decorate the Luxembourg Palace. Thanks to the vibrant works of the Renaissance, the garden bursts into colors.

Such is the inspiration of the Jardin du Luxembourg Collection with each hand crafted dial shaped after its fl owers and set with rich natural colored diamonds refl ecting the changing seasons. Take a walk through the garden and escape from the ordinary.

The “Jardin du Luxembourg” watches collection comprehends 4 editions corresponding to each season: lSpring is represented by exquisite pink tones remembering delicate colours of newly fresh flowers. lSummer shines with sunny bright natural yellow diamonds and deep blue sea sapphires lAutumn is symbolized by natural colour orange, brown and yellow diamonds as per colourful trees leaves. lPure white diamonds set on Jasmin flowers will represent winter with a light and white snow.

Natural pink diamonds in the center of the flowers add to the preciousness of the timepiece. www.cpmagazine.net

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Centrepoint’s Autumn/ Winter ’17 Collection has you covered for every occasion Glashutte Original and Behbehani Group celebrate German Originality & Excellence

Looking back on excellent evening in Salhia Complex KidZania Celebrating four years of successful partnership with Kuwait’s Educational Sector

Calvin Klein steadfast

Centrepoint, the Middle East’s largest fashion retailer, has launched its Autumn/Winter ’17 collection – with hundreds of fresh new clothing and lifestyle accessories to give everyone’s wardrobe their most fashionable revamp of the year.

KidZania, Kuwait’s kid-sized metropolis, has celebrated another year of successful partnership with Kuwait’s educational sector at its annual celebratory event. The event highlighted the key role that KidZania’s educational partners, both public and private sector, played in its success as a preferred educational destination for schools.

The event was attended by prominent figures from across the Ministry of Education in Kuwait, including former head of social activities, Mona Al Fraih; M.H. Alshaya Co. director Saud Alshaya; and KidZania’s management team. During her speech, Ms Al Fraih praised KidZania’s contribution in supporting children’s education by providing a platform that integrates learning with interactive and fun entertainment.

Fernando Medroa, Vice President of Leisure and Entertainment at M.H. Alshaya, said: “In today’s world of modern technology, social media, and easy access to information through the internet, it’s more important than ever to create an open space where kids can learn through more conventional means, while using their mental, physical and motor skills. This will help develop their self-dependence and problem-solving skills.

“The idea behind KidZania is to highlight the importance of play as an integral part of children’s learning and discovery. This led us to establish a strong relationship with Kuwait’s educational institutions, led by the Ministry of Education and the Department for Private Education.”

The event concluded with an award ceremony to recognize KidZania’s educational partners for their efforts in supporting its development over the past four years through school visits and collaborating on educational projects, including KidZania’s annual Kids for a Greener World Environment Initiative.

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Sleek. Urban. Calvin Klein steadfast. The design and shapes that are native to the streets of a city inspire this structured and masculine timepiece. The architectural outlines perfectly illustrates this urban figures and call to mind the directional lines of the Brooklyn Bridge.

Available in two versions - gent with silver or black dial accented by a black leather strap and chrono with silver or black accented by black leather strap – Calvin Klein steadfast adds the finishing touch to any sporty and refined look

On November 27, the German prestige brand Glashütte Original and Behbehani Group were delighted to co-host an evening of excellence at the occasion of a special exhibition at Salhia Complex. Under the motto “Originality & Excellence” the German manufactory invited watch enthusiasts to discover the world of traditional craftsmanship and modern precision engineering.

After Mr. Ali Morad Behbehani, President of Behbehani Group, warmly welcomed all guests, Dieter Pachner, VP Sales of Glashütte Original, who had especially come to Kuwait to attend the event, introduced the brand’s innovative Senator Excellence family and its latest addition: the Senator Excellence Perpetual Calendar. This special timepiece, launched earlier this year, combines the attributes of the newly developed Calibre 36 – utmost precision, extended running time, extreme stability and flawless esthetics – with a masterfully executed Perpetual Calendar function.

Mr. Pachner also presented selected masterpieces from the current Glashütte Original collection; such as the exquisite Senator Cosmopolite and the Senator Moon Phase Skeletonized Edition. A special highlight of the evening were a pair of Virtual Reality goggles that allowed interested visitors to experience first-hand the impressive Glashütte Original manufactory as well as the picturesque town of Glashütte. Further representatives of Glashütte Original and Behbehani Group enjoyed a quality time with friends, VIP guests and customers and indulged in conversations about German engineering, distinct design and exclusive horological masterpieces.

TRENDY AUTUMN WINTER LOOKS FOR WOMEN Centrepoint’s A/W womenswear 2017 collection is largely inspired by the 90’s – from grunge through to cosmo aesthetics with staple silhouettes. The collection comes equipped with a variety of different pieces that will keep you on-trend during the cooler months.

The Splash collection features new textured clothing including popular camo, prairie and gingham prints, which have been combined with the key details of the season such as embroidery, ruffles and peplums.

The collection’s colour palette is a combination of earthy and natural colours from rusty oranges and blush tones through to fuchsias and burgundy. There is also a focus on green with a spectrum of shades including washed khaki hues and army green Shoe Mart covers a range of fashionable female footwear styles. There is a nod to the 90s with gothic and grunge inspired designs, alongside a wide selection for those looking for something sleeker and minimalist. The collection also offers ankle-length boots and high-heeled sandals in earth tones, athleisure sneakers and chunky platforms to complement the more rugged styling of the season.

STYLISH AUTUMN WINTER LOOKS FOR MEN Grunge luxe, sports nostalgia and extreme utility trends remain at the forefront for men this A/W ‘17. Bright colours and rich darks have also taken over this season with steel grey and uniform blue anchoring this season’s collection.

Splash makes a splash with its colour choices this season, from bold red, to ripe orange and hazard yellow, autumn doesn’t all have to be dulled out colours. Quieter shades such as olives, camels, baked pinks, and rust tones contrast nicely with the other brighter colours.

Exaggerated details, oversized proportions, and wash silks with their military reference are heavy trends that feature throughout the collection.

Eastern styling also remains an essential this winter with subtle references such as kimono necklines worked into shirting, long line jackets and muted blue and denim palettes.

In Shoe Mart, purple haze and saddle brown work as richer base colours, whilst white bright chartreuse and even a bold lilac adds a fresh modern edge. The earthier tones ground the modern design of the shoes giving the collection a seasonal feel.

PRESS Al-Futtaim expands its presence in the region Launches TOYS R US 2nd store in the Avenues, Kuwait

Porsche Centre Kuwait hosts a five-day interactive event to fascinate motorsports’ fans Home Centre’s Latest Catalogue puts the Joy into Homemaking A special numbered edition is launched in the Middle East to celebrate Longines’ 185th anniversay

TOYS R US expands operations in Kuwait and officially opened its doors at The Avenues.

Expanding its presence across the region, the TOYS R US opening was celebrated at an official ribbon cutting ceremony attended by Ms. Patricia Fietz, Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S Embassy in Kuwait and Mr. Mehsen Al Mutairi the country regional manager for Al Futtaim central market company for Kuwait and Bahrain & other senior officials of Al-Futtaim Group along with members of the press and lots of guests. With the opening of the new store, AlFuttaim Group now has 2 Toys R Us stores in Kuwait and 19 across the MENA region.

The Avenues store, which is over 20,000 sq. ft., stocks thousands of quality toys for boys and girls, the latest and hottest games, educational and developmental toys, sporting goods & baby products. Also on hand are knowledgeable toytrained staff members ready to help customers find the perfect toy.

Speaking at the launch Mr. Mehsen Al Mutairi said: “Expansion has always played an important role in Al-Futtaim Group’s growth strategy. We’re really proud to bring TOYS R US to The Avenues, one of the most popular shopping destinations in the city. We look forward to offering parents excellent value in a one-stop shopping experience that includes the widest collection of toys and games for kids of all ages and a great selection of baby products.

In regards to the company expansion in Kuwait, Mr. Mehsen added that Al-Futtaim company have a wide plan for expansion in 2018 as we are going to open the fourth branch for Mark & spencer in Al-Kout Mall. Also there will be an opening for two branches for “Kate spade” brand in both of Avenues & 360 Degree Malls in the upcoming days.

Porsche Centre Kuwait, Behbehani Motors Company recently hosted the five-day Fascination. Porsche. event at 360 Mall showcasing Porsche’s four pillars: Motorsport, Heritage, Product and E-Performance. The event attracted a vast number of Porsche enthusiasts, who experienced various interactive installations that allowed them to fully immerse the exciting world of Porsche.

Commenting on the event, Hany Marie, Marketing Manager at Porsche Centre Kuwait, Behbehani Motors Company said: “At Porsche Centre Kuwait, we actively seek dynamic and innovative activations and ideas to effectively engage with our customers and fans who appreciate the technological developments and principles of the brand. The Fascination.

Porsche. event is an exciting platform to reinforce the brand’s motorsports history and heritage while engaging with customers by offering them thrilling experiences that enable them to further fuel their passion for the brand.”

Highlighting Porsche’s heritage, the event allowed Porsche fans to marvel at the classic 1970 911 Carrera. A pure sports car in a classical design, the two-seater stood out in its pale white exterior color, beautifully contrasting with its black leather interior. This vehicle holds a 2.2-litres capacity engine with 180 of horsepower and was considered to be revolutionary in its time.

Fast forwarding to the present, the Carrera continues to embody the brand’s principles and values in every curve. The product highlight at the display showcased a 2018 model of the 911 Carrera. Roaring with 370hp from 2.9-litres of displacement, this model encompasses endless optional features customised to meet with various preferences.

The interior can be made available in Bordeaux Red leather with the Porsche crest embossed on the head restraints. In addition, a sunroof with an electric slide mechanism provides drivers with the perfect access to the panoramic view of the city. Driving is also made easier with innovative systems such as the ParkAssist, with an optional reversing camera facilitating precise reverse parking and maneuvering.

Celebrating a legendary motorsports history in a remarkable manner, the display ensured to showcase the spectacular features of the Porsche 919 Hybrid that is known to be Porsche’s champion at Le Mans finish-lines. An impressive collection of LEGO bricks were used to put together the first LEGO-based Porsche model in Kuwait, emulating the victories recorded by this vehicle.

The event also presented a thrilling platform to engage with the public through a virtual reality experience from inside one of the new Porsche Panamera Hybrid model to explore the new features and learn about the mechanism of the hybrid technology. Additionally, visitors were invited to take on the challenge of unleashing their inner race driver through participating in the hyper realistic simulator experience powered by Forza Motorsport 7 game.

Home Centre, the largest home retailer in the Middle East, has launched its much-awaited catalogue. Featuring a broad range of new trends and ideas, this 104-page catalogue fulfils Home Centre’s promise of inspiring beautiful homes, enabling customers to find the joy of homemaking.

Designed to appeal to Home Centre’s diverse client base and offer a melange of vibrant furniture and home accessory solutions to live, dine, relax and play, the catalogue caters to every style and budget, helping customers create spaces they can call their own.

Introducing over 1,100 new products, the catalogue depicts 3 key themes - Inspired

by Nature, Indian Sojourn and Geomatrix, to weave harmony into homes. Inspired

by Nature, comprising the Springfield and Lexington collections is about bringing the outdoors in and making nature a key feature in interior decoration. Indian Sojourn’s Taj and Indiana collections take their inspiration from Indian design trends, featuring vibrant colour palettes with modernised prints and patterns while Geomatrix’s Mystique collection boasts of impactful graphics and futuristic designs played against the palette of monochromes.

Home Centre’s expanded offering includes 6 modular solutions this year such as Stellar day bed, Spazio storage units, Infinity wardrobe, Bradley bedroom and the in-house designed Eterno sofas & cabinetry and Kidit to perfectly suit customers’ space and personalities.

In addition to exquisite classic accents for those seeking a glamourous feel, the catalogue presents a wide variety of value options for those looking for affordable home solutions and maximum functionality. The newly introduced Ready Rooms concept allows shoppers to purchase the complete set of furniture and home accessories from the catalogue at a packaged price.

Reiterating its commitment to ensuring value and savings, Home Centre is offering customers up to five-year warranty upon purchasing furniture and up to two-year warranty on home accessories. The new catalogue also reinforces the brand’s focus on durability, internationally sourced materials and special features that ensure best-in-class product quality.

This year, Home Centre has also amplified engagement with customers on its digital platforms. A fully digitised version of the catalogue is available online, featuring interactive elements, a mobile responsive design and informative embedded videos.

The catalogue will be available across all Home Centre stores, located at Al Rai, Shuwaikh, The Avenues, Kuwait City, Fahaheel and Sama Mall (Fintas) as well as on the mobile application and online on www.homecentre.com.

As a tribute to its long watchmaking tradition, the Swiss brand Longines loves to reissue some of the iconic pieces that have enhanced its profile throughout its existence. This 1918 model draws its inspiration from the rich history of the brand with the winged hourglass and echoes the first bracelet-chronographs created by Longines. As with the latter, this timepiece features a dial also found on pocket watches from this period, but with Arabic numerals instead of the European ones found in the original model. Its vintage aesthetic and refined fabrication will entice admirers of fine watchmaking.

Blued steel and honey-coloured varnish impart character to hands that stand out on a whitelacquered polished dial, which mark the hours and minutes on this reissued model. The small second hand at 6 o’clock adds dimension and contrast to the dial with its Longines’ blue colour. The honey colour can also be found on the large Arabic numerals painted on the dial, providing this emblematic early 20th century timepiece with a remarkably successful balance.

This refined model is limited to 185 pieces and each model is numbered on the caseback.

Measuring 41 mm, it houses an L615 automatic winding mechanical calibre. To complete the set, a honey-coloured alligator strap echoes the dominant colour of the dial harmoniously. www.cpmagazine.net

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Al Zayani launches the Ferrari Portofino: the GT that represents a unique combination of sportiness, elegance and on board comfort

Montblanc Great Characters The Beatles Edition: A Tribute To The Incomparable Talent of The Fab Four

Al Zayani Kuwait, the official Ferrari dealer in Kuwait, unveiled the all-new Ferrari Portofino at a breath-taking ceremony by the Marina Crescent. The Ferrari Portofino is the new V8 GT set to dominate its segment thanks to a perfect combination of outright performance and versatility in addition to a level of driving pleasure and on-board comfort unparalleled on the market. Capable of unleashing a massive 600 cv and sprinting from 0 to 200 km/h in just 10.8 seconds, the Ferrari Portofino is the most powerful convertible to combine the advantages of a retractable hard top, a roomy boot and generous cockpit space complete with two rear seats suitable for short trips.

The new car, which takes its name, Portofino, from one of the most charming villages on the Italian Riviera, an eponym for stylish elegance, is the most versatile model in the range. A Ferrari designed to be driven every day that also effortlessly converts from an authentic ‘berlinetta’ coupé to a drop-top capable of delivering a unique Ferrari soundtrack and superb driving pleasure even in day-to-day situations.

The Ferrari Portofino’s all-new chassis features a significant weight saving over the California T it replaces. Thanks to the extensive use of modern production technologies, all the chassis and body-in-white components have been redesigned with a consequent reduction in weight despite an increase in torsional rigidity.

The renowned Ferrari V8 turbo, part of the engine family that was nominated International Engine of the Year in both 2016 and 2017, now punches out 40 cv more than the California T’s power unit thanks to the adoption of new components and specific calibration of the engine management software. The characteristic Ferrari V8 soundtrack has also been further enhanced and can be fully appreciated, particularly in topdown driving.

All aspects of the 8-cylinder’s efficiency have been honed with the adoption of new pistons

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and con-rods, and a new intake system design.

The geometries throughout the exhaust system have also been revolutionised. The new one-piece-cast exhaust header reduces losses, an important factor in ensuring Ferrari’s characteristic throttle response with zero turbo lag. These improvements, combined with the Variable Boost Management which adjusts torque delivery to suit the gear selected, enable the Ferrari Portofino to offer even higher levels of acceleration in all gears and lower fuel consumption compared to the outgoing model.

The Ferrari Portofino’s vehicle dynamic characteristics have been completely revised and benefit from the introduction of new technological solutions. For the first time on this type of Ferrari model, the third generation electronic rear differential (E-Diff3) has been adopted and integrated with the F1-Trac, improving both mechanical grip and the control of the car on the limit. The Ferrari Portofino is also the first GT in the range to be fitted with EPS (Electric Power Steering).

This allowed the engineers to reduce the steering ratio by seven per cent for even more responsive steering without a trade-off in stability thanks to the integration with the E-Diff3. The magnetorheological damping system (SCM-E) has been uprated with dualcoil technology which helps reduce roll while simultaneously improving absorption of road surface unevenness. The result is an even more dynamic, responsive car that also delivers superior ride comfort.

The Ferrari Design Centre-penned Ferrari Portofino is an aggressively-styled car with a two-box fastback configuration – unprecedented in a coupé-convertible with a retractable hard top - that adds extra sleekness to its silhouette, lending it a sportier character without impinging on its elegance and dynamism.

From cultural icons to great thinkers and leaders, the Montblanc Great Characters Limited Edition has been paying homage since 2009 to the exceptional individuals whose lives and work have made a lasting impact on human civilization. With its latest addition to the collection, Montblanc puts a spotlight on the ground-breaking work and cultural influence of one of the most famous music acts of all time, The Beatles. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr formed their band in Liverpool, England and became widely regarded as one of the foremost and most influential acts of the rock era. With boundless creativity and a bold sense of innovation, the Beatles brought a new vision of music, disrupting the status quo and enchanting audiences around the world with music that ranged from rock and roll, to pop ballads and Indian music to psychedelia and hard rock.

Beyond constantly reinventing their music, they invented long-form music videos, changed the format of live performances, and came up with new ideas of cover art and fashion. The influence and creativity that still enthrals music lovers over 50 years later has been captured in the design of the new Great Characters Limited Edition.

One of the earliest concept albums, “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” is also considered to be one of most important and influential rock and roll albums ever recorded. It is the design inspiration for The Great Characters, The Beatles Special Edition with its bright multicoloured striped cap and barrel. The colours of the stripes from the Special Edition are taken from the uniforms The Beatles wear on the album cover. For the first time, Montblanc has developed a multi-colour stripe lacquering process that involves more than 10 different steps from treating the base metal before meticulously lacquering the five colours onto the metal tube in perfectly equal stripes before applying a transparent lacquer. In homage to their many recordings at the legendary Abbey Road studios, the shape of the cap top evokes a microphone and the cone resembles the button on the mixing table from the recording studio.

The clip features four moustaches, a reference to the moustaches each Beatle wore in some of their most famous portraits. The Au750 solid gold nib is ruthenium coated and decorated with a fine engraving.

Behbehani Motors Company Hosts Annual Staff Open Day As part of the company’s drive to extend its sincere appreciation to employees’ efforts

Behbehani Motors Company, one of the leading automotive companies in Kuwait and the exclusive dealer for Porsche and Volkswagen since 1957, recently held its annual staff open day at the Seashell Julaia Hotel & Resort for employees and their family members.

The day-long event was organized with the goal of building positive employee relations and extending the company’s sincere appreciation to employees’ efforts and dedication over the past year.

“Behbehani Motors Company’s mission of providing customers with innovative products and best-in-class services is driven by the dedication of our employees and their commitment to our work ethics and values.

Therefore, it’s instrumental to host employeescentered events to recognize their hard work and engage with the team members in an enjoyable environment,” said Peter Green, Group General Manager at Behbehani Motors Company.

More than 370 members joined with their families to spend a fun-filled day. The event presented an exciting opportunity for the attendees to unwind and participate in different entertaining activities, which included a volleyball tournament, tug of war, team building activities, quizzes and prizes, kids’ activities and much more. The attendees ensured to capture this memory and engage in multiple photography sessions as keepsakes.

Behbehani Motors Company will continue underlining its utmost appreciation to employees’ efforts by regularly hosting similar events throughout the year.

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JUMBLED WORDS

1.On a standard English QWERTY keyboard the % (percent) sign is 1

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above the number: 2; 5; 7; or 0?

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2.What is a pullover, a New US state, a UK channel island and knitted fabric first produced there?

3.What once world-leading social networking website was bought by Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation for $580m in 2005, and sold to Specific Media Group and Justin Timberlake for $35m in 2011?

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6.The English-Greek prefix 'peri' means: Up/over; Round/about; Vision;

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7.Which country occupying 47: of South America has states including Amazonas, Sao Paulo, Bahia and Para?

4.Pranayama refers generally to what aspect of yoga: Praying; Breathing; Singing; or Pyjamas/Pajamas?

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5.Rolls Royce famously makes (What?) for the aircraft industry: Fuselages; Engines; Electronics; or Leather seats?

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or Hidden?

8.A 'short corner' or 'penalty corner' features in: Ice hockey; Field hockey; Australian Rules Football; or Table tennis?

ANSWERS: 1.FOLIO, 2.ENSUE, 3.ATTACH, 4.TRYING, 5.EXPOSE, 6.CROSS

9.An anaesthetist (US anesthesiologist) is a type of: Atomic scientist; Astronomer; Medical doctor; or Sheet metal-worker?

10.Swedish amateur jockey Helena Stahl controversially did what to her

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horse after it was put down due to injury in 2015: Stuffed/mounted it; Sent its ashes to Mars; Made jewellery from its bones; or Ate it?

Others shouted epithets, and drivers joined in, honking car horns.

11.The word pyjamas (US pajamas) originated from: JM Barrie's Peter Pan; Bengali/Persian 'leg garment'; Slang for 'prison jacket'; or Biblical clothes worn by desciples of Jesus?

In this sentence, epithets means: a.

predictions about how something will develop

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defamatory or abusive words or phrases

b.

words of encouragement or praise

d.

traditional songs of celebration

12.Radioactive decay of naturally occurring Uranium eventually concludes as: Gold; Oxygen; Lead; or Sugar?

13.Gleeking is the popular technical term for: Cracking knuckles; Scrunching knees; Stomach gurgling; or Spurting saliva out of the mouth from glands under the tongue?

14.Religious Christian instruction - typically spoken fixed questions and answers - is called: Cataclysm; Catechism; Catatonia; or Catamaran?

15.Jana Gana Mana is, since 1950, the national anthem of: China; India; Russia; or France?

16.What single digit whole number is the cube root of 64?

17.The internationally significant UK organizations PRS and PPL which

Don’t let epithet’s bad reputation fool you - that’s only half the story. An epithet can be harmless, a nickname that catches on, like all hockey fans knowing that "Sid the Kid" is Sidney Crosby. On the flip side, an epithet can be an abusive word or phrase that should never be used, like a racial epithet that offends and angers everyone.

c. The noun epithet is a descriptive nickname, such as "Richard the Lionhearted," or "Tommy the Terrible." When it takes a turn for the worse, it can also be a word or phrase that offends.

merged in 2016 operate in which sector: Renewable energy; Music; Travel; or Espionage and security intelligence?

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18.The saying which alludes to a character in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and to the intoxicating effects of a trade glue is 'Mad as a (What?)': Carpenter; Hatter; Tailor; or Dentist?

Mathematics Riddle

19.The 13th century legend of Lady Godiva, riding naked on horseback

What temperature at Celsius scale is equal to 300oK. A. 30o C B. 27o C

Thou Art the Ruler of the Minds of All People),

16.4 (4 x 4 x 4 = 64), 17.Music (publishing, rights, licensing, etc), 18.Hatter,

yawning), 14.Catechism (pronounced 'Cattakizm' - from Greek 'katakhein' meaning 'instruct orally'), 15.India (translated as

13.Spurting saliva out of the mouth from glands under the tongue

(typically accidentally when

lightweight trousers with drawstring waistbands worn by Indian Muslims, and adopted by Europeans late 1700s),

ANSWERS: 1.5, 2.Jersey, 3.Myspace, 4.Breathing(Sanskrit extension of prana, breath/life force), 5.Engines, 6.Round/about, 7.Brazil, 8.Field hockey, 9.Medical doctor (specialised in pain-relief/inducing 10.Ate it, 11.Bengali/Persian 'leg garment' (originally 12.Lead,

D. None of these.

unconsciousness to enable pain-free surgical procedure),

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20.When an entity/person disposes of significant assets, perhaps unwisely, to raise money, this is called 'Selling off the family (What?): Treasure; Silver; Jewells; or Children?

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in Coventry to save townsfolk from her husband's taxes, featured/ originated the notion of a voyeur called 'Peeping (Who?)': Paul; Tom; Dick; or Kevin?

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HOROSCOPES

ARIES

LEO

SAGITTARIUS

(March 21 - April 19)

(July 23 - August 22)

(November 22 - December)

Decompress with your favorite buddies around the December 3 full moon. There may be a lot of big name, exciting, and exotic entertainment available, but sometimes it's better to just chill with your faves. At the new moon on the seventeenth, the world may be too small for you. Let yourself be surrounded by people and soak up their enthusiasm and wonderful, wild ideas. It's more than just the holiday season. It's an explosion of the love of life.

The Mars-Neptune trine on December 27 pours some emotional magic into the end of the year for you and a special someone.

Your social life is buzzing when the full moon comes on December 3, but you may feel more like a spectator or observer than a participant. Enjoy being less conspicuous and let your friends show off for a while. It should be fun to watch. For the new moon on the seventeenth, get creative with shopping and wrapping gifts. Your mind may be buzzing with a zillion splendid, personalized gifts that would be easy to make, but time is running short. On December 21, the sun enters Capricorn and conjoins Saturn. Be the grownup in the room, make smart decisions, and be respected.

Romance knocks loudly on your door during the December 3 full moon. You have so much to offer a prospective partner that a lot of people are going to find you totally irresistible. You can charm your way out of it if you like. The moon conjoins Jupiter on the fourteenth. Get lucky about something fundamental that will make many other small problems go away. The new moon on December 17 beams happiness and good cheer your way. On the spur of the moment, turn over a new leaf in your personal life or attitude and instantly become a new, improved you.

TAURUS

VIRGO

CAPRICORN

(April 20 - May 20)

(August 23 - September)

(December 22 - January 19)

The full moon on December 3 could bring money your way. It could come from afar or even from people you barely know. There may also be plenty of advice that comes with it, but you know your own mind. You have all the answers at the new moon on the seventeenth. A variety of people and problems may come to you for solutions, and you will have them. It will be easy, too. Have fun being the expert. The Venus-Saturn conjunction on December 25 mellows out the hectic days behind you. Appreciate hearing from older relatives and long-time friends.

The Mercury retrograde starts on December 2. Hit the “pause� button and don't get run over by the holidays. It could be hard to concentrate on your work during the full moon on the third, but you will. You're doing interesting things and it's a nice break from the mounting holiday madness at home. The December 17 new moon is all about your warm, fuzzy, comforting home and family life. Perhaps it's the promise of favorite foods and treats.

See relatives or friends who had become scarce this year. Being together will be good for everyone. Mercury goes direct on the twenty-second and everything gets easier.

Some little things around the house need attention, and you're in the mood to do them under the full moon on December 3.

Groom the dog, get the cat to the vet, or organize and feed the indoor plants. The new moon on the seventeenth favors quiet private parties rather than big social blowouts. You might want to invite a few choice friends (or perhaps only one) to your place for an intimate celebration of the season. On December 21, the sun enters Capricorn and conjoins Saturn. The holidays are falling into place, and you are making it look effortless.

GEMINI

LIBRA

AQUARIUS

(May 21 - June 20)

(September 23 - October)

(January 20 - February 18)

Mercury goes retrograde on December 2. Slow down and stay organized. The full moon on December 3 is shining for you. Partners and loved ones think the world of you and want to show you more of their world. You don't have to do anything special or clever. They find you charming. Just so you know. On the seventeenth, the new moon could bring you a brand-new love interest, or a certain romantic bumpy road could suddenly become smooth as silk.

Enjoy all the special treatment and attention. On December 22, Mercury goes direct just in time for a smoother, sweeter holiday.

Venus enters Sagittarius on December 1. Get deep in the holiday mood. The full moon on the third could hit you with a strong desire to get away, far away. You won't go, however, because you have so many people and things nearby that you dearly love. And there's so much going on now. The new moon on December 17 lights up your desire to be with friends and neighbors. Think block party! Holiday preparations can be turned into quality fun time together. Someone unexpected could show up, too. Venus enters Capricorn on the twenty-fourth. Share your holiday spirit with the whole community.

Get quietly creative under the December 3 full moon. Social life may be getting out of hand and you'd like some quality private time anyway, just to play. The new moon on the seventeenth might take you from one holiday party or gathering to the next, to the next.

Just when you think that you have your schedule under control and can get a little rest, the next irresistible invitation comes along.

Don't even think about saying no. Just go. On December 27, the moon conjoins Uranus. Take a breather and have a little silly fun in the middle of the stressful holidays.

CANCER

SCORPIO

PISCES

(June 21 - July 22)

(October 23 - November)

(February 19 - March 20)

Quiet time may be all you want when the full moon comes on December 3. Holiday plans are beginning to get serious and there could be a work crunch going on, too. Take care of yourself and don't get frazzled. On the sixth, Mercury and Mars are sextile while the moon is in Cancer. Be smart, motivated, and sensitive.

The new moon on December 17 shows you that everything is neatly falling into place. Daily chores are all getting done, the cat is getting fed, and no one is feeling overlooked. Unexpectedly, you may be offered a helping hand. Say yes and thank you.

Don't let the full moon on December 3 leave you feeling insecure.

A lot of people have your back and you have resources that are completely overlooked. You're actually in great shape now. Mars enters Scorpio on the ninth. Feel powerful and energetic and get everything done ahead of time. Give your friends or family a helping hand. Money is a big deal during the new moon on December 17.

You could easily spend way too much. At the same time, you could receive a generous, unexpected gift. Expect nothing, be gracious, and see what happens. The stars have treasures in mind for you.

Work may try to draw you away from home during the full moon on December 3, but you know where your heart is. Even if it's an early holiday party, you might prefer to skip it. Get out in public on the new moon of the seventeenth. People want to be with you and do what you're doing. Participate in a holiday charity event for children or seniors or both. Get great pleasure from doing the simplest things. The moon conjoins Neptune on December 24.

The heart of the holidays could be the dreamiest, sweetest, most beautiful time of all.

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