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COVID’S BITTER AFTERTASTE Gill Sherry

I suppose it had to happen sooner or later.

I was actually quite proud of the fact that I’d managed to avoid the dreaded Covid. Proud to the point of smug, if I’m honest. Despite the easing and subsequent lifting of restrictions, I still wore a face mask on public transport, still sanitized my hands at every opportunity, still used contactless payments instead of cash. But despite these defences, the pesky virus still managed to infiltrate my previously untainted home.

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The precautions I took to stave off the contagious disease were, it seems, in vain. I could take every precaution possible when away from home but if the virus was already making itself comfortable on my sofa, there was only going to be one winner. Little did I know as I fastidiously washed my hands, it was skulking around in the shower tray, lurking in the laundry basket, and plotting its attack as it hid under the shiny new leaves of my favourite potted plant.

I’m pretty certain it had hitched a ride with my husband who, having recently paid his respects to a dearly departed friend, returned home with more than just a heartrending Order of Service. Granted, it could easily have been the train carriage, the hotel room or any number of other sources, but the countless handshakes of condolence and sympathetic hugs that took place at the funeral seemed the most likely explanation for the unwelcome breach.

Needless to say, upon testing positive he was banished to the spare room, after which we moved around the house as though playing a game of chess, each waiting for the other to make their move before taking the next, carefully considered step. We circled the dinner table so many times we became giddy!

Invisible lines divided our territory. A single red line divided our test results.

Meal times became a challenge. After leaving his plate outside his cell (sorry, bedroom) I would rap my knuckles on the door before running back to the kitchen as fast as I could. Anything to prevent those invisible but deadly infectious particles chasing me along the hallway. Clearly, I didn’t run fast enough.

I guess I should be thankful. Compared to many, my symptoms were minor. That said, it still felt as though a pack of razor blades had set up camp in my throat, my entire body ached, and everything I ate or drank tasted inexplicably of salt. I also had a smoker’s cough (despite never having smoked in my life) and just when I thought I’d overcome it, it reminded me who was boss by jabbing me with its sinister tentacles, forcing me to endure another day with zero energy and a salty diet.

Thankfully, I missed out on only three social occasions during my self-isolation. With wedding season fast approaching and some of our nearest and dearest due to exchange nuptials, it could have been so much worse. Still, I couldn’t help but feel aggrieved that I’d been forced to miss three eagerly anticipated events, particularly as I’d already endured almost two years of non-existent socialising.

My frustration, however, was short-lived. There’s nothing quite like a bout of illness, no matter how long or short, for prompting a period of reflection.

I realised, of course, that I had nothing to complain about. When so many others had lost their lives or their income, my irritating cough was irrelevant.

When people had been hospitalised for months, were unable to say a final farewell to their loved ones, or were still dealing with the devastating effects of the pandemic, my own few days of inconvenience paled into insignificance. After all, I was still able to don my frock and fascinator in time to hear the long-awaited declarations of ‘I do’.

Taking time to reflect is something many of us have done since coronavirus reared its ugly head. It upheld that ‘life is too short’ attitude that we often referred to but rarely did anything about. It led people to set up that small business they’d always dreamed of, to write that novel they’d been plotting for years, to book that holiday in Bali, Mauritius or New Zealand. So many life-changing decisions were made.

From my own point of view, I was able to reflect on how lucky I had been to survive the pandemic unscathed. My symptoms were slight and shortlived, my taste buds soon losing their salty tang. My loved ones were all still safe and well and I was able to work from home throughout each lockdown.

I wondered how different things might have been had I not been vaccinated and was grateful to live in a society with access to medicines, food, clean water and housing: the things we all take for granted but which so many are forced to live without.

But it also made me realise that although we no longer have to sit through the depressing daily coronavirus update on the TV, the disease is still spreading itself far and wide. The world may have decided to carry on regardless but this nasty little virus is here to stay. And whilst the obligation to take tests, report a positive result and selfisolate for ten, seven or however many days has been removed, the Covid bug is multiplying at an alarming rate. In fact, just six weeks after my own bout of the dastardly disease, my sister found herself with a bad cough and a positive test. She, too, had a wedding to attend. Unfortunately for her, she didn’t recover in time to enjoy the celebrations.

Far from being salty, her Covid aftertaste was very bitter indeed.

At the time of writing, I still have two weddings to look forward to, both of which have been postponed more than once, both of which I would be gutted to miss. Confetti at the ready, I’m doing everything possible to remain free of the Covid curse. Fingers crossed. www.cpmagazine.net

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The 17 Most Exotic Black Sand Beaches Around the World

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We are all familiar with tan-colored sand when having a beach day, but have you ever been to a beach with black sand? This may come as a shock, but the inky wonderlands are actually in a number of parts of the world from Tahiti to Costa Rica and even right here in the United States!

The tan color of most sand beaches is the result of iron oxide and feldspar, which is brown to tan in its original form. Black sand comes from eroded volcanic material, such as lava, basalt rocks, and other dark-colored rocks and minerals, and is typically on beaches near volcanic activity. Here is our list of the most exotic black sand …see you at the beach!

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Papenoo Beach: Papenoo, Tahiti, French Polynesia

Papenoo Beach, located on Tahiti's northern coast, reminds visitors of the island's volcanic history. This black sand beach is also popular among surfers since it's home to some of the most spectacular waves in the world. The best panoramic view to take in the splendor of this black beach is the headlands at the eastern end of Papeno’o.

The black sand beach draws crowds on most weekends, so we recommend enjoying it on a weekday. Opt for spending the weekend enjoying the nearby Papenoo Valley instead.

The valley offers sights of lush green mountains and breathtaking waterfalls like Topatari, Puraha, and Vaiharuru falls.

Reynisfjara: Vík í Mýrdal, Iceland One of Iceland's most stunning black sand beaches, Reynisfjara is next to the fishing village of Ví�k í� Mýrdal, on the southern coast of Iceland. With a backdrop of jagged rocks called Reynisdrangar, Perissa Beach: Santorini, Greece and the cliffs of Mount Reynisfjall, this dramatic landscape may Located in the small ancient port city of Eleusis, on the be familiar from the popular TV show, Game of Thrones (season southeastern corner of Santorini, is a unique black sand beach with clear waters and a gigantic rock that rises from the Aegean 7).

Sea. Beyond sunbathing and water sports activities, travelers According to local folklore, the large basalt columns were once can hike to the top of the gigantic rock called Mesa Vuono. The trolls trying to pull ships from the ocean to shore. However, the summit offers incredible views of nearby islands. trolls were dim and went out too late in the night, and once dawn broke on the horizon, the trolls turned into solid stone. The sea At the end of the beach is a diving spot for those who are certified. stacks are home to thousands of nesting seabirds. Species found The beach is fully equipped with loungers, umbrellas, lifeguards, here include puffins, fulmars, and guillemots, making it a bird- showers, and a playground. Seaside bars and cafes for traditional cuisine are nearby as well. watcher's paradise.

Monterrico Beach: Monterrico, Guatemala

Along the Pacific coast of Guatemala, Monterrico is a small village that’s part of a nature reserve.

The Biotopo Monterrico-Hawaii nature reserve stretches across 12 miles of beach and mangroves.

The town has gained popularity for its ecotourism and sea turtle conservation.

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Due to the volcanic nature of Guatemala, Monterrico beach is made up of black sand, which can heat up quickly in the sun. Because of that, we don’t recommend leaving your shoes and walking barefooted in this sand. The beach is also known for having a strong undercurrent, so only dive in if you're a good swimmer.

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Lovina Beach: Bali, Indonesia

Situated on the north coast of Bali, near Singaraja, on a 5-mile stretch of black and gray volcanic sand, you’ll find Lovina Beach.

The incredible marine life makes snorkeling and diving here a popular draw, but the main attraction is the playful bottle-nosed dolphins. The dolphins usually appear at sunrise and can be spotted on the horizon.

The name Lovina is said to be derived from the word love and ina (which is Balinese for mother), therefore meaning love for the motherland. Locals believe that Lovina grew from a simple cottage established by a traveler in 1953 to a tourist destination.

Playa Pavones: Pavones, Costa Rica

Playa Pavones is home to one of the largest prehistoric rainforests along the Central American Pacific coast. Located in the Puntarenas region, the area has made its mark by being one of the top surfing destinations in Central America.

Although it offers world-class surfing, it isn’t consistent. There are two types of waves here, the outer wave, which is the larger of the two, and only recommend for experienced surfers, and the inner wave, which provides calmer waves perfect for less experienced surfers. Movies have been filmed here and books have been written about this beach, too.

Karekare Beach: Karekare, New Zealand

Karekare Beach is in the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park, a wilderness area on the west coast of New Zealand, about 25 miles southwest of Auckland. This remote beach is known for its powerful surf and strong riptides, making it one of the most dangerous surf destinations in New Zealand.

The black sand beach, with its dramatic steep cliffs rising from the beach, made an appearance in the 1993 Oscar-winning movie, The Piano. Karekare Falls is about a 15-minute walk from the beach. Follow La Trobe Track to take you to the beautiful falls.

The first stop on the trail is Opal Pool Stream Cascade, and as you walk a little further, you’ll see the stunning view of the Karekare Falls.

Playa Negra: Vieques, Puerto Rico

Vieques, an island off the coast of Puerto Rico, is home to Playa Negra, a black sand beach formed from the black sands that wash down from Monte Pirata during heavy rainfall. The cliff walls are composed of driftwood, jagged rocks, and desert-like bushes, all behind a setting of sparkling blue waters and a black sand beach.

This unique contrast makes this beach a popular spot for photographers and social media influencers alike. Before the beach became a hotspot for tourists, it was called Playa Negrita, which means little black beach. Fun fact: Victoria’s Secret Angels filmed the Victoria’s Secret Swim Special at Playa Negra. www.cpmagazine.net

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Black Sands Beach: Shelter Cove, California

Punaluu Black Sand Beach: Kau, Big Island,

Below the Marin Headlands, in the Golden Gate National Hawaii Recreation Area, is a black sand beach, aptly named Black Sands Kau is a rural, remote, and underrated island located in the Beach. The unique beauty is located in California’s King Range southernmost region of the Big Island. One of the best beaches in National Conservation Area. The beach is more for admiring than Hawaii, Punaluu Black Sand Beach, is located here. sunbathing and the waters are too dangerous for swimmers.

What makes it popular is not only the beauty of its black sand, but To get to the beach, you’ll have to hike down a steep path from the also that it's home to the endangered hawksbill turtles and green parking lot, but the views are definitely worth it. You’ll want to sea turtles. Do not touch the protected turtles! People are also keep your shoes on, as the black beach is mainly made up of black not allowed to remove the black sand from the beach. Swimming pebbles, not sand. Don’t take anything home or you’ll get fined, as isn’t ideal, and water shoes are recommended if planning to swim the area is protected. at this beach, as the bottom is rocky. But a picnic with a view is highly recommended.

Playa Jardín: Canary Islands, Spain

This black beach in northern Tenerife was designed by Canarian artist, César Manrique, in the early 20th century. Leading up to the coal-colored volcanic sand are colorful gardens that have every Anse Balenbouche, St. Lucia At Anse Balenbouche, there is a small black sand beach where color of native plant species and beautiful terraced waterfalls.

Balenbouche river meets the ocean. This rockier and shallower The striking snow-capped Mount Teide is also within view. The beach is a great place to chill out with friends and take a dip. waves at Playa Jardí�n are ideal for boogie boarding and surfing. However, be careful of strong currents and occasional large waves.

Lifeguards are on duty, a playground is available for kids, and Some say the name means "whale mouth". Due to St. Lucia’s there are plenty of amenities within reach. It is advised to wear volcanic makeup, there are a number of black sand beaches water shoes to protect yourself from the rocks. Although the around. beach is artificial, it is paradisal.

Spiaggia di Ficogrande: Stromboli, Italy

A positive to having a volcano on an island is the beautiful dark beaches it creates. Take Stromboli, for example. This Aeolian archipelago is home to a popular black sand beach for swimming and sunbathing, and is called Spiaggia di Ficogrande. The beach is recognized as a Blue Flag beach because it's extraordinarily clean and has absolutely clear waters.

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Although the island is home to a number of black sand beaches, Spiaggia di Ficogrande is the most accessible. Cafes and toilets are available to sunbathers at the beach. Many small white boats lie on the shores of the black sand beach, making it even more photogenic than it already was.

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Saint-Pierre Beach: Saint-Pierre, Martinique

Saint-Pierre Beach in Saint-Pierre, on the French Caribbean Island of Martinique, was once the capital until the town was destroyed

by Mount Pelée’s volcanic eruption in 1902, killing thousands of residents.

Remnants of the old city can still be found, such as the historic theater that seated 800 people and a prison with a cell that held the only survivor of the volcanic catastrophe. Today the area is a lively tourist destination and most travelers come to awe the volcanic sand beach, which overlooks the volcano.

Miho Beach: Shimizu, Japan

Other than the black sand, the views of Mount Fuji make it worth a trip to Miho Beach. The beach is uniquely lined with thousands of pine trees. Among the pine trees is Hagoromo-no-Matsu.

Legend has it that a fisherman once found a robe belonging to a heavenly maiden hanging on the tree's branches. The secondgeneration Hagoromo-no-Matsu pine lived for over 600 years before withering. The trees that line the beach were even named as part of Mount Fuji's UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The beach is popular for kayaking, diving, fishing, and windsurfing in the summer months. A nice walking and cycling trail lines the beach.

Santo Domingo Beach: Luzon, Philippines

Santo Domingo is different than most beaches in the Philippines.

Located in the town of Santo Domingo in the province of Albay on the island of Luzon, this beach has blue waters, white clouds, and black sand — the perfect combination. The palm trees that cover the area are also a beautiful contrast against the black sand. The textured sand comes from the natural erosion of volcanic rocks from Mount Mayon’s ground lava.

Baixa d'Areia: Caloura, São Miguel, The Azores Baixa d'Areia is a secluded beach near the quaint fishing village of Caloura. The Baixa d'Areia black sand beach has nearby vegetation, black basalt walls, and vineyards.

There's nothing quite like a relaxing beach vacation to recharge and reduce stress, but why not also make it a more unique experience by visiting one of the above black sand beaches? It is quite fascinating what Mother Nature (and humans) can create.

Some are remote and harder to reach, while others are known for their gnarly surf waves. Whether you’re into a tropical island vacation or more of a colder glacial vacation, there’s a black sand beach out there for everyone and these are definitely worth the trek.

It's on the southern coast of the volcanic island of São Miguel. São Miguel is the biggest island in the Portuguese Azores archipelago and is known for its volcanic scenery and marine life, such as whales.

Twin crater lakes, one green and one blue, are to the northwest, and to the east are fumaroles and hot springs.

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FormerlyMe.com presents “Trainers”

WHAT IS FORMERLYME?

Jim West

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

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Where to start can be intimidating, but consider the fact that most trainers where just like you and me. Often they were overweight and unhealthy at some point in their lives and they took charge of it. They not only serve as a trainer, but also as an example of what can be achieved if you stay focused and dedicated to your plan and goals.

When people make the decision to take action in regards to their health they often find it immediately daunting of where to begin. Most just show up at a gym or start dieting, but after a few weeks many people just give up. Either they tried too much, too hard, or just didn’t have the proper knowledge and guidance to be successful in their journey. This is where a professional trainer can tremendously impact your ability to achieve your health goals.

Many think of trainers as big muscular ‘know it alls’ and fear they will be embarrassed or pushed to extremes. Unfortunately, this happens sometimes, but don’t hesitate to find another trainer who will tailor a plan that works for you. Think of a trainer as your Sherpa up the mountain of fitness. They are there to guide and show you the way and most of all empower you with their knowledge of nutrition.

In this article I want to highlight my trainers that I have had so far in my journey. Gene Labrada, IFBB Pro Jason Brown, Bethany Hope, Ali Wetzel, Carey Drilling, and Kelechi Mbonu. They have all played a huge part in my journey. I hope you find a trainer that is just good as these trainers are. Every gym has great trainers. Just take the steps to find them and begin your journey towards becoming the best version of yourself!

Perhaps more so than the encouragement in workout sessions and weight training guidance, their knowledge on nutrition is perhaps where you will get the most “gains” or “losses” in your pursuit of whatever your health and fitness goals are. If you want abs, every trainer should tell you those are made in the kitchen. If you want to lose weight, it’s nutrition. Nutrition is the biggest factor is any weight loss or muscle gain journey.

Follow my journey online at FormerlyMe.com and on the YouTube channel. Next month I will cover my more unique experiences I had in 2021-2022. Until next time that has been FormerlyMe! facebook.com/FormerlyMe twitter.com/MeFormerly instagram.com/formerlymeofficial www.cpmagazine.net

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GLOSSY LIPS

This gorgeous look from Hailey Bieber features one of the most loved makeup products of the 90’s, the lip gloss is back for summer ‘22. Super versatile and available in a variety of textures, from matte to metallic, experience plump and shiny lips with Milani’s Amore Satin Lip cream and flaunt that head turning pout.

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Born and raised in Oman, Noor Anwar Al Bahrani studied Electronic Engineering before changing to a career in fashion design. After the birth of her first daughter, Noor soon realised her lifelong love for fashion should be channeled into her own label, and so launched Noor Al Bahrani in 2020.

Inspired by nature and timeless storytelling, Noor creates dreamy styles that are a reflection of her personal style and unwavering vision.

Launched in 2020 womenswear label Noor Al Bahrani fuses graceful femininity with delicate embellishments, evoking a vision of ethereal elegance. Sophisticated and enchanting, the collections feature fluid silhouettes, feminine colour palettes and impeccable craftsmanship.

Designed to evoke feminine individuality and flourishing beauty, Noor Al Bahrani’s signature flare embodies modern romance.

Channeling the warmth of the season, Noor Al Bahrani’s Spring/Summer 2022 collection expresses the beauty of Gypsophila flowers. Also named as ‘Baby’s Breath’, these flowers exude a breath of fresh air that symbolizes the aura of this collection.

The Gypsophila flowers symbolize pureness

and freedom which is showcased through flowy silhouettes of long dresses. Embellished patterns in the form of flowers fused with capes, statement sleeves and belts enhance Noor Al Bahrani’s signature aesthetic of delicate details.

A color palette nestled within soft-hued tones of cream, white, yellow with hints of green and blue awakens the inspiration to its truest form. While fabrics such as crepe, chiffon, cotton and linen complement the season. Infused with lace in hues of gold and silver, each design resonates the charm of Gypsophila flowers.

With subtle tones and graceful elements, the Spring/ Summer 2022 collection is a reflection of serene femininity

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THE CAPTIVATING ISLAND ESCAPE Set on Grand Anse Beach, one of the best Caribbean beaches and surrounded by beautiful tropical greenery, Spice Island Beach Resort encompasses 64 elegantly appointed suites including 17 with private pools along with luxurious beachfront accommodations that open directly onto the sand. w w w. s p i c e i s l a n d b e a c h r e s o r t . c o m

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Tucked away on spectacular Grand Anse Beach, frequently named one of the top 10 beaches in the Caribbean, and just 10 minutes from the airport, Spice Island Beach Resort is surrounded by pristine tropical gardens and offers a world-class spa, culinary program, and a wide choice of super-elegant accommodation including beachfront suites, situated at the edge of the Caribbean Sea, providing a new spin on beachfront elegance in its Sea Grape Suits equipped with a luxurious large bathtub with views of the ocean. A 225 sq ft. patio with private garden, chaise lounges and double hammock provide the perfect romantic setting to absorb the Caribbean sunset.

The 1,200 sq. ft Anthurium Pool Suites have beautiful pools, private terrace with a double daybed for relaxing. The Royal Collection Pool Suites are the quintessential honeymoner’s dream featuring a 16’ x 20’ pool and every amenity in the Luxury Almond Pool Suites, plus a full-scale living room, enchanting marble bathroom and private Cedar Sauna on the patio. All suites are air conditioned and outfitted with spectacular five-star amenities including flat panel televisions, Italian Frette bathrobes and linens, Molton Brown bath and body amenities, mini-bar, etc.

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The hotel offers a wide array of facilities including tennis courts, non-motorised water sports and a PADI certified Dive centre run by Aquanauts and, for those who need a bit of pampering, the Janissa Spa offers a range of treatments using Dermalogica products and local oils.

For the young ones, there is a supervised playroom called the Nutmeg Pod which is complimentary for those aged three and over.

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SAVOR THE FLAVOURS OF THE SPICE ISLAND

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Situated near the sea, Oliver’s is one of the most upscale restaurants in Grenada, where Caribbeanmeets-Creole flavour comes to life. Each dish is prepared with local produce and spices, including vegetarian selections, for a true taste of the island, as calypso and reggae bands play into the night.

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The Janissa's Spa is a special place concealed behind beautiful tropical gardens. The spa also boasts a state-of-the-art fitness centre, in addition to manicures, pedicures and hair salon services. The facial treatments begin with an analysis of your skin, followed by a custom, step-by-step experience to cleanse, exfoliate, hydrate and moisturize. These treatments also include a face, neck and shoulder massage.

The collection of soothing therapies includes Deep Tissue, Swedish, Reiki and Aromatherapy options, as well as Janissa’s Signature Massage, a 50 minute service featuring your choice of oils for stress and toxin relief, finished with a hand or foot paraffin treatment.

An exclusive recipient of the prestigious AAA Five Diamond Award, Spice Island is just one of seven hotels to merit this distinction in the Caribbean and one of just 118 worldwide. www.cpmagazine.net

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DO FITNESS TRACKERS IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH?

Fitness trackers and smartwatches are popular tools for getting a detailed look into your daily activity and health data. These gadgets provide logs of various metrics such as your daily total steps, heart rate, sleep quantity, sleep quality, active minutes, and more.

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While knowing more about your habits and your body's response can be an empowering process, keep in mind that like anything, too much of a good thing is not always best. Here is how fitness trackers can help improve your health and how to best use them for reaching your goals in a balanced way.

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Paying attention to your sleep habits is an often-overlooked part of a healthy lifestyle.

4. CALORIE COUNTING AND STICKING WITH A DIET

All wearable fitness trackers and even most phones offer calorie counting programs that detect how many calories you’re burning at any given moment by monitoring your body’s metrics.

5. MONITORING MEDICAL CONDITIONS

1. MAINTAINING MOTIVATION TO EXERCISE While some of us are hard-wired workout machines that never miss a day at the gym, many others need that extra bit of accountability to maintain a healthy exercise schedule. A wearable fitness tracker can be like a little coach that you strap to your wrist and body, reminding you to stick to your fitness goals.

These bits of motivating data include: - Monitoring your daily steps - Tallying your calories burned - Recording your workout performance

Fitness trackers can help you move more If you have a long work. getting enough movement into your day or week is tricky. Research shows that the average person only gets slightly over 5,000 steps per day, with some reports reporting an average as low as 3,000.

Fitness trackers can be about more than just beating your personal high score or counting calories. In fact, they can have a very real impact on those with medical conditions.

Many fitness tracking devices can: • Send irregular heartbeat alerts to those with heart conditions (useful for people monitoring their RPE vs heartrate) * Monitor glucose levels (when integrated with another device) for those with diabetes * Send an alert if you suffer an accident while exercising

Knowledge is a powerful tool and fitness trackers provide a wealth of information that can be applied to your daily habits to help form lasting motivation and change toward your health goals. Remember that not every piece of data will be accurate and it is still important to seek out medical advice and testing for any concerns.

2. KEEPING TRACK OF HEART RATE

One of the benefits of a fitness tracker is that you can use them as a heart rate monitor. Your tracker will let you know if you’re going too hard or not hard enough.

The basic guidelines for a healthy heart rate during exercise are: -Moderate intensity: 50% – 70% of your maximum heart rate.

-High intensity: 70% – 85% of your maximum heart rate.

3. MONITORING SLEEP SCHEDULES

Wearable fitness trackers can also be used to record our sleep schedules. Most devices do this by measuring various metrics like your heart rate and movement during the night.

They can then assess whether or not we’re getting enough sleep and whether or not that sleep is restful or fitful. www.cpmagazine.net

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EVENING COLLECTION

CH CAROLINA HERRERA A journey through the foundations of which an imaginary Casa Herrera is built. All the silhouettes are evolved, rethought, or adapted to new protocols that define a more relaxed elegance. This is how the Evening collection is defined for Fall 2022.

The essential shirtdress in various versions, the black and white yin and yang effect, classic polka dots, or jacquard with Carolina's initials. The use of large bows is renewed with fringes or pleats using techniques such as fil coupé. A constant evolution in which there are no rules, ideas are not limited, and concepts are mixed to surprise the unconditional fans of The Herrera Style.

The garments are detached from the body only allowing themselves to be held up to highlight the waist, creating a silhouette that plays with volumes and movement thanks to the use of fluid or fullbodied fabrics. These stand out for their lightness and whimsical shapes.

The color block in its most intense version, Carolina red, fuchsia or emerald, coexists with more neutral tones such as white, navy, or black.

With a focus on fabrics such as taffeta, crepe, bambula, and silk chiffon, they stand out for the use of different techniques and exclusive prints of the House.

The Scala Insignia and Marquise clutches dominate as key accessories creating the perfect contrast to elevate any look, from day to night.

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RUBY THE BIRTHSTONE OF JULY Top picks that feature Gemfields’ Mozambican rubies Ruby is the birthstone for July, its vibrant red hue perfectly encapsulating the spirit of this sultry summer month, when days are long, hot and intense. Versatile and elegant, these rich red gemstones – which have been described as “the heart of mother Earth” – have long been associated with passion, prosperity and protection.

Formed deep beneath the earth’s crust some 500 million years ago – an amazing feat of nature involving intense heat and pressure – rubies have been treasured by everyone from ancient warriors and Hindus to the Chinese – who revere the “lucky” colour red. They remain a firm favourite with A-listers today, such as Jennifer Garner and Gigi Hadid, and feature frequently on the appropriately named “red carpet”. Much has been made of their talismanic properties: in ancient times, warriors would wear them into battle, and they have often been laid beneath the foundations of buildings to provide protection to those who live and work there.

Today, rubies are seen as a stylish alternative – and complement – to diamonds. Rarer, and often dearer, than their colourless counterparts, they sit beautifully alongside them, in bracelets, necklaces, rings and earrings, and also hold their own in a statement piece: the Sandy Leong x Gemfields Halo ring, featuring a large, striking Gemfields’ Mozambican ruby, being one perfect example. They range in colour from orangey to bluish reds, with the most coveted gemstones being

those of a pure intense, or even fluorescent, red hue.

There is no better way to give playful uplift to an outfit and harness the power of colour than by weaving in coloured gemstones. Rubies are perfect for adding a touch of fiery red fun and glamour to any look, especially when worn in earrings: whether drop earrings like the Valani Atelier x Gemfields Oriane earrings, a column of rubies and diamonds, or a quirkier take with asymmetric squiggly drop earrings from the Margery Hirschey x Gemfields Barcelona collection. Fabergé x Gemfields Trio earrings from the Colours of Love collection offer a more classic, but just as powerful, look.

Coloured gemstones, and rubies in particular, are an ideal way to make a strong personal statement. To this end, the Francis de Lara x Gemfields Safari Sunset Bloom Ring – with petal-shaped rubies in a flower formation – expresses confidence and a concern for nature. Alternatively, the AYA x Gemfields Chete ring is understated and suited to stacking.

Gemfields is a world-leading miner of responsible coloured gemstones, and the majority owner of the most significant recently discovered ruby deposit: Montepuez Ruby Mining (MRM) in Mozambique, where rubies were first discovered in 2009, and where some of the world’s largest and most exceptional rubies have originated from, including an extraordinary pair that were recently sold at auction.

When it comes to buying rubies, there are “6 Cs” to consider. Diamonds have traditionally been measured and defined by the famous “4 Cs” – colour, cut, clarity and carat – and with rubies, two more, character and certification, are added to the mix, in recognition of the many subtle features of coloured gemstones. Each ruby really does have values and a personality all its own, making the buying process fascinating and personal.

Top buying tips include looking for evenness of colour and good saturation, viewing a gem in daylight and embracing inclusion as part of a gemstone’s unique character. But the most important rule is simply to follow your heart and select the ruby that you fall in love with.

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POLO RALPH LAUREN UNVEILS NEW UNIFORMS FOR WIMBLEDON 2022 AS OFFICIAL OUTFITTER OF THE CHAMPIONSHIPS Brand highlights the use of more sustainable materials in iconic on-court styles for optimal performance

Polo Ralph Lauren reveals the new 2022 uniforms for all Wimbledon on-court officials including chair umpires, line umpires, ball boys and girls, combining the heritage of the brand with modern fabrications and silhouettes. This year marks Polo Ralph Lauren’s 17th anniversary as the Official Outfitter of The Championships, Wimbledon in partnership with The All England Lawn Tennis Club.

Celebrating the centenary of Centre Court in its current location on Church Road, Wimbledon, the new Polo Ralph Lauren Wimbledon uniforms are inspired by the elevated sense of style that spectators bring to The Championships. The umpire uniform features iconic variations of timeless Ralph Lauren style. The belted back umpire sportscoat is lined with a commemorative Ralph Lauren designed signature Wimbledon print and adorned with both Polo Ralph Lauren and Wimbledon emblems. This is paired with a wide Bengal stripe shirt that includes recycled material and stylish white trouser or white skirt with pearl button closure.

Ball boys and girls wear the iconic Ralph Lauren Polo Shirt reimagined in a navy blue and white wide stripe that includes recycled material which incorporates features such as stretch, moisture-wicking properties and UV protection, all constructed for performance. Line umpire uniforms are refreshed with navy cardigans featuring a white and Wimbledon green striped cuff detail which includes recycled COOLMAX® fibers, providing superior comfort in warm environments with extreme moisture management properties.

Gus Henderson, Commercial Director at Wimbledon, said:

“This is a special year for the All England Club as we mark the centenary of Centre Court on Church Road. To coincide with this milestone, we are delighted that all our on-court officials, ball boys and girls will be wearing newly designed uniforms produced by our partner, Polo Ralph Lauren. Given our organization’s commitment to be Environment Positive by 2030, it is fantastic to see Polo Ralph Lauren is prioritizing environmental sustainability in the production of the on-court uniforms for Wimbledon.”

The Polo Ralph Lauren Wimbledon uniforms are focused on comfort, breathability and moisture management along with Ralph Lauren’s signature craftsmanship. The uniforms embrace more sustainable, innovative fabrics for optimal performance and style – featuring products made with recycled materials and other fabrics that are produced according to standards that consider communities and the environment. Committed to responsible design principles, Ralph Lauren creates timeless products that aim to contribute to positive social and environmental impact.

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PANORAMIC VIEWS OF THE ICONIC BUND, PUDONG FINANCIAL DISTRICT AND THE DRAMATIC SUHE CREEK THROUGH FLOOR-TO-CEILING WINDOWS IN BULGARI HOTEL SHANGHAI

www.bulgarihotels.com Set on a scenic riverbank and just minutes from the iconic Bund and Shanghai City Centre, Bulgari Hotel Shanghai sets a new standard for luxury accommodation in China’s most cosmopolitan city. As part of the visionary SUHE CREEK project, the Hotel features sweeping views of the Bund and of Pudong’s dramatic skyline. Balancing nature, contemporary design and heritage architecture, the property combines intimate ambience and personalised service, including in the 82 Rooms—19 of which are exquisite Suites. the Hotel is also home to a 2,000-square-metre Bulgari Spa and fitness centre, and state-of-the-art meeting facilities As a signature Bvlgari service, it is also possible to organise Bvlgari jewelry viewings and sales in the privacy of guests’ rooms. www.cpmagazine.net

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“I started artistically during a difficult period where the whole world had experienced lockdown and confusion; and people today are hungry for joy, dance and letting go of all the negative things”

Words: José Berrocoso There is one name that represents success beyond a talent show: Bashar Al Jawad.

The young Lebanese rising star and artist has released his new music video song titled "Mesh Tabi3iye – She’s Outstanding" recently, in partnership with Universal Music MENA for the summer of 2022, and the song garnered one million views on YouTube in just a week.

"Mesh Tabi3iye – She’s Outstanding" is a youthful, rhythmic, dance-able Arabic pop love song, through which Bashar gets attracted to a girl’s smile that’s “Outstanding” and charmed his heart from the first sight. The song is written by Ahmed Madi, composed by Robert Al-Asaad, arranged and mastered by Omar Sabbagh.

Our lifestyle editor, José Berrocoso, got the chance to sit down with Bashaar Al Jawad. Find out more about his new hit song and his success into the music industry. www.cpmagazine.net

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CityPages Magazine: How did you start off in the industry?

Bashaar Al Jawad: My first official experience in the singing industry was The Voice (season 8), it was a beautiful experience which I will never forget.

CPM: What type of songs do you enjoy singing the most? And why?

BAJ: I never limit myself to any type of music. I like to listen and sing everything. I even taught myself a few Indian and Turkish songs though, I don’t understand the language.

Music is international so I make it a point to listen to all types.

CPM: How did you figure out which kind of music genre works best for you?

BAJ: As I mentioned previously, I choose not to limit myself but for instance, I sang the slow and dramatic songs in TV series opening credits. I sing the Khaliji accent very well since I was brought up in KSA. But people know me now as the positive singer with positive uplifting songs.

CPM: You have recently released Mesh Tabi3iye – CPM: The song is now available on all music apps.

She’s Outstanding, which is already a hit with over How do you describe your song in one word?

1 million views on YouTube. Tell us more about the BAJ: Positive. song.

BAJ: This song surely makes me smile and gives me such a CPM: You’ve become one of the biggest music icons positive vibe. It makes me so happy that people are feeling in the Middle East. In your opinion what is the key the same. It’s a super positive song! to your success?

BAJ: Thank you for saying that. That's a huge responsibility.

CPM: The music video of Mesh Tabi3iye – She’s To be honest, I am just being me and having fun! I enjoy Outstanding was filmed in several places in Beirut, my work… Its my passion. So, I am literally just having fun Lebanon. How was the filming process of the video? and minding my own business. I think that it’s reflecting on BAJ: It was fun and very lively as you saw in the music video.

We had a good laugh with all the characters who joined me. Needless to say it was one hectic day. We started 5:30 a.m. and ended at sunset since the shots were all daylight/ outdoor.

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CPM: What is your advice to an aspiring singer?

BAJ: Have fun, be yourself and don't let anyone stand in the way of your dream!

CPM: How is Bashaar the artist different from the person?

BAJ: I can honestly say I am being myself. Bashaar the artist and Bashaar the person are one! The smile and laugh are not fake nor forced. It is just me being me!

CPM: What role does social media play in your life & career?

BAJ: It is a major role for every artist and it is a platform for me to show my talent and stay in contact with people. Social Media is beautiful if used wisely but can be deadly for an artist if it is abused or used in the wrong way.

CPM: What is your proudest achievement?

BAJ: I would have to say the year 2021-2022 was my proudest achievement all in all! Everything that happened in this year: the songs, the events, the shows the awards… it was a beautiful year for me!

CPM: How would you describe your fashion style?

And where do you get your fashion inspiration?

BAJ: Young, fresh, and comfortable.

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REV UP AT W ABU DHABI Yas Island Words: José Berrocoso

The W Hotel Abu Dhabi is located on Yas Island, just 10 minutes from the airport. Yas Island was built in 2006 as a hub of leisure, shopping, and entertainment featuring Ferrari World and the site of Formula 1 racing.

In fact, the hotel is located right in the middle of the Formula 1 track right on the water. You’ll see dozens of boats and yachts parked all around the racecourse, as well as lined up all around the island. It is a prime location if you are making a short stopover in Abu Dhabi. Inspirational architecture unravels in the form of a bold welcome area, bespoke welcome desks shaped like oil drops and jewel-tone furnishings depicting the colours of liquid gold. Welcoming features include Whatever/Whenever canoe desks, referencing the Abu Dhabi waterways and the mode of travel to the city.¡ 46

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Taking pole position on the Yas Marina Circuit, the 5-star W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island is a modern and sophisticated destination that offers an exhilarating island getaway.

Ignite your senses at the only hotel in the world located on top of a Formula 1 race track as you live it up and bask in the Arabian sun. Get ready to rev up on or off track amidst the hotel's cutting-edge interiors that depict a desert terrain and reveal the best of Abu Dhabi’s history, heritage and culture.

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It’s young, vibrant and altogether refreshing for a city in which the hotels are predominantly designed to instil in guests a feeling of grandeur and opulence. The hotel’s statement curved exterior design is its signature and this architectural innovation continues inside by way of its winding hallways and sleek design. Splashes of colour in common areas and hallways add warmth. For a property in the Arab region though, there is less of an Arabesque feel than at other comparable hotels; there just isn't an overwhelming sense that you're in the UAE or Middle East.

The vibrant 499 guest rooms and suites with floor-to-ceiling windows offer views of the race track or marina and come in various categories: Wonderful, Marvelous, Spectacular, Fantastic, Fabulous and Wow. They are representative of their names, offering a sleek yet comfortable place to relax and unwind. Furnished in brilliant whites with minimal splashes of colour, rooms take on the feeling of a futuristic spaceship, where draws pop out with a gentle touch and plush beds offer a cosy nights sleep.

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Inspired by W Hotel's well-known and loved 24/7 attitude, the TWENTY-FOUR-SEVEN menu includes selections across each of five unique cuisines nestled in this culinary wonderland.

Though not quite available 24 hours a day, the catchy name reflects the 24/7 culture that permeates through Garage and is craftily echoed in the package pricing of AED 247 for two. Duos can dive into generously sized samples of signature menu items, served in sharing style to keep up with Garage's diverse flair. Experience a variety of dishes from one hub at a time, minimizing food waste and maximizing taste. Dig in and try them all on repeat or stick to your personal favorite.

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To top off the summer treats, the team at Garage invited some friends over. Coming from Jebel Ali, Mattar Farm will be organizing its first official pop-up in Abu Dhabi. The artisan smoked meat enthusiasts started as a Central Kitchen where they produce for all their pop-ups and catering events. They aim to take their smoked meats to every neighborhood and take the love of smoked meats to a wider fan base. The secret to their cuisine is that the meat has been smoked for up to 14 hours or more which adds a smoky and juicy flavor to it. This pop-up will allow customers to enjoy a whole new level of smoked products from the Mattar Farms range, without having to travel huge distances to experience them.

Diners can treat themselves in the limitless boards and add a heavenly dish from Mattar Farm - whether it would be their juicy brisket or spicy pastrami. This hotel has plenty of tricks up their sleeves, so do not be surprised to see some smoky delights at B.I.G – Brunch in Garage this July.

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SOAK IT IN This award-winning spa has nine treatment rooms along with an Instagram-worthy light therapy booth and colour therapy shower which subtly complements the shimmering light display on the LED hood that envelops the W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island exterior. Whether you're looking for specific body treatments such as the mindful massage, mani-pedi, body wrap or facial, or want to escape for the day to indulge and recharge, there is something for everyone at this tranquil haven. The special relaxation lounge has an uninterrupted view of the racetrack, so during race season in November, book a front-row seat to the action post a relaxing TLC session.

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Eman Alayyaf is a receiver of CP’s prestigious “Women of Substance Award” for 2019. However, her tremendous efforts and never-stopping passion for succeeding led her open her own Forex trading firm in 2020. We are once again inspired by her keen focus on her business and the way she is leading it and has a clear expansion strategy that we had to meet her again and learn more about her new business and the reasons behind her success.

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Please introduce yourself to our readers.

I am Eman Alayyaf, from Kuwait. I’m the CEO of Eman Alayyaf Trading company which has two branches currently, Kuwait and Bahrain.

I’m the first and only Arab woman who owns and runs this type of brokerage firm. My focus is proper and free education. We have done thousands of free seminars, webinars, consultations to teach people trading in the most simplified courses that I have personally created.

Tell us about your education.

I graduated from the Kuwait University with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing. My passion in trading was mostly self-taught, by practice and experience.

How did you get interested in trading? Who or what inspired you?

I was a very young stay at home mother, and I wanted to create a source of income from home while taking care of my children. So, I was searching how to make money online and then I found out about the world of trading. I started with the demo account at the beginning. I was confused yet also amazed about the idea that I could make money from my computer wherever I was. Then, I decided to learn more and developed myself in this field.

How did you begin your journey with Forex trading?

My beginnings in 2009 was with limited educational resources. Mostly what I learned was from online forums. I applied anything I learned on my real account and lost. Whenever I lost, I developed more and more, although in the beginning I lost a lot, I was consistently learning something new and applying it, I had hundreds of records recording all my trades in details so I could study everything I did and correct my mistakes. I never gave up on myself and I truly believed that I could succeed. I slowly was getting better results and with practice it took me a couple of years to trade professionally and constantly make profits. I was determined to help others and simplify trading to them so they wouldn’t go through what I went through to become professional traders.

What do you need as a trader to start trading Forex?

Firstly, they need to find a broker that they can trust. With that broker they can open a trading account and get access to trade in the financial markets. You need a trustworthy broker and make sure that they are licensed by financial authorities. My company, Eman ALAyyaf trading is an exclusive partner with one of the largest financial brokerages in the world: XTB International Limited. They are licensed by 14 different financial authorities and have 14 branches around the world.

After opening an account with the broker, the trader can start learning and applying what they learned on their trading platform that they can access from their phone or laptops. In my company we offer free professional courses so that traders will be ready to trade in as little as two days.

How and why did you feel the need of starting your own company?

I was able to make money on my own from anywhere and I did that for a couple of years which was great, but I really wanted more! It all was about the value, creating change in people’s lives., I had a goal to create new educational content to make it easy & simple for all people that wants to learn trading because for me it was not easy or simple, so I decided to take 10 years of personal experience into new content and methods of new trading & build my own company. And that’s how it started.

When did you officially launch EMAN ALAYYAF TRADING? Where all do you have offices today and what are your further expansion plans?

The launch was in Kuwait on 15th of August 2020. The Bahrain office launch was on 22nd May 2022. We now plan to have offices all over the Arab countries. enshallah.

Are there different trading platforms? Which one would you recommend?

Yes, there are a lots of trading platforms. I recommend Xstation specially for beginners, because the platform has tools that all traders need to make it easier for them to trade an analyse the markets. We offer two trading platforms in our company for traders to choose from.

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How much do you need to start trading?

If you are a beginner, you can start with as little as $ 100 to experience the trading in your own money and the financial markets. But I recommend at least $ 1000 to protect your account and trade safely.

Research shows that women trade better than men. Do you agree with this? Why do you think so?

Men will be mad at me for this. hehe. But yes, I agree 100%.

I have thousands of clients and women are doing better! and from my experience I think it’s because of two main reasons.

Women pay much more attention to details and they also have less ego than men, it’s easier for them to admit that they are wrong when they are and fix their trading plans accordingly.

What was your biggest mistake ever?

Letting people think for me and make life decisions based on what’s acceptable by society. My life changed the minute I stopped caring about people’s opinions and started doing what I think was right and what made me happy. Which after a few years resulted in being more respected, supported rather than judged, and that’s wonderful!

How many hours/day do you spend currency trading?

About one to four hours depending on my schedule. Trading is actually very flexible in terms of how much time you want to put into it.

How do you manage your time? Describe your average day.

My life is crazy right now I honestly don’t have an average day. I travel all the time usually for work but when I’m in Kuwait I like to wake up early get my work tasks done first in the office then I’d try to move a bit whether I take a squash class, walk in a mall or go swimming in the gym. At night I like to meet friends or curl up on a couch with a hot beverage and an interesting book. Fridays are dedicated to family and Saturdays are for self care. I would usually go to the salon or shopping or whatever I feel like doing, because it’s my free day.

What lessons have you learned that have helped you find profitable trades, and keep losses relatively small?

One of the most important things I have learned is risk management and how to manage my losses. You’re dealing with volatile markets that are affected by so much so naturally there will be some losses. Balance the size of your positions with your capital, be patient, stick to your strategy and be confident in your analysis. Accept the small losses and learn from them and you can’t ever be a loser.

Is there a secret strategy that will guarantee you profits in Forex trading?

There are many strategies, the secret is to focus in one strategy that you understand the most and also you can merge between two strategy’s that confirms your analysis.

What has been your proudest moment so far?

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Every achievement is a proud moment for me, but to be more precise the opening of (Eman Alayyaf Trading) Kuwait branch, because it all started from there.

What is your favourite quote?

What’s yours will get to you!

Best advice you have ever taken?

You are not a victim of anyone or anything. You have full control and power to change your life at anytime and any age when you have the will to do so. You are fully responsible take the responsibility of your life and start fixing everything you don’t like in it.

What is next for you? What would you still like to achieve next?

I am focusing now to expanding further in the Gulf. I have many plans and goals that I want to achieve. It’s never enough for me and I’m addicted to success keep your eyes on.

Your advice for someone wanting to start with Forex?

My advice is to invest in yourself and your time, and to learn from trusted sources, define your goals and strategy and focus on strict risk and capital management.

Your message for us at CP magazine.

I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart.

I’m so honoured to be the cover story and I wish that my words would inspire and teach someone something valuable. Thank you!

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Agent Josephine: American Beauty, French Hero, British Spy

by Damien Lewis Prior to World War II, Josephine Baker was a music-hall diva renowned for her singing and dancing, her beauty and sexuality; she was the highest-paid female performer in Europe. When the Nazis seized her adopted city, Paris, she was banned from the stage, along with all “negroes and Jews.” Yet instead of returning to America, she vowed to stay and to fight the Nazi evil.

Overnight, she went from performer to Resistance spy.

In Agent Josephine, bestselling author Damien Lewis uncovers this little-known history of the famous singer’s life. During the war years, as a member of the French Nurse paratroopers—a cover for her spying work—Baker participated in numerous clandestine activities and emerged as a formidable spy. In turn, she was a hero of the three countries in whose name she served—the US, France, and Britain.

Drawing on a plethora of new historical material and rigorous research, including previously undisclosed letters and journals, Lewis upends the conventional story of Josephine Baker, explaining why she fully deserves her unique place in the French Panthéon.

Keya Das's Second Act

by Sopan Deb

Shantanu Das is living in the shadows of his past. In his fifties, he finds himself isolated from his traditional Bengali community after a devastating divorce from his wife, Chaitali; he hasn’t spoken to his eldest daughter Mitali in months; and most painfully, he lives each day with the regret that he didn’t accept his teenaged daughter Keya after she came out as gay.

As the anniversary of Keya’s death approaches, Shantanu wakes up one morning utterly alone in his suburban New Jersey home and realizes it’s finally time to move on.

This is when Shantanu discovers a tucked-away box in the attic that could change everything. He calls Mitali and pleads with her to come home. She does so out of pity, not realizing that her life is about to shift.

Inside the box is an unfinished manuscript that Keya and her girlfriend were writing. It’s a surprising discovery that brings Keya to life briefly. But Neesh Desai, a new love interest for Mitali with regrets of his own, comes up with a wild idea, one that would give Keya more permanence: what if they are to stage the play?

It could be an homage to Keya’s memory, and a way to make amends.

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NSFW

by Isabel Kaplan From the outside, the unnamed protagonist in NSFW appears the vision of success. She has landed an entry-level position at a leading TV network that thousands of college grads would kill for. And sure, she has much to learn. The daughter of a prominent feminist attorney, she grew up outside the industry, better versed in gender dynamics than box office hits. But she’s resourceful and hardworking―what could go wrong?

At first, the high adrenaline work environment motivates her, yet as she climbs the ranks, she confronts the reality of creating change from the inside. Her points only get attention when echoed by male colleagues. She hears whispers of abuse and sexual misconduct. Her mother says to keep her head down until she’s the one in charge―a scenario that seems idealistic at best, morally questionable at worst.

When her personal and professional lives collide, threatening both the network and her future, she must finally decide what to protect: the career she’s given everything for or the empowered woman she claims to be.

The Light We Give: How Sikh Wisdom Can Transform Your Life

The Librarian Spy: A Novel of World War II Bookends: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Literature

by Madeline Martin

by Zibby Owens

Ava thought her job as a librarian at the Library of Congress would mean a quiet, routine existence. But an unexpected offer from the US military has brought her to Lisbon with a new mission: posing as a librarian while working undercover as a spy gathering intelligence.

Meanwhile, in occupied France, Elaine has begun an apprenticeship at a printing press run by members of the Resistance. It’s a job usually reserved for men, but in the war, those rules have been forgotten. Yet she knows that the Nazis are searching for the press and its printer in order to silence them.

As the battle in Europe rages, Ava and Elaine find themselves connecting through coded messages and discovering hope in the face of war.

Zibby Owens has become a well-known personality in the publishing world. Her infectious energy, tasteful authenticity, and smart, steadfast support of authors started in childhood, a precedent set by the profound effect books and libraries had on her own family.

But after losing her closest friend on 9/11 and later becoming utterly stressed out and overwhelmed by motherhood, Zibby was forgetting what made her her. She turned to books and writing for help.

Just when things seemed particularly bleak, Zibby unexpectedly fell in love with a tennis pro turned movie producer who showed her the path to happiness: away from type A perfectionism and toward “letting things unfold organically.” What “unfolded” was a meaningful career, a great love, and finally, her voice, now heard by millions of listeners.

The Man Who Could Move Clouds: The Scandalous Hamiltons: A Gilded Age A Memoir

by Simran Jeet Singh

by Ingrid Rojas Contreras

As a boy growing up in South Texas, Simran Jeet Singh and his brothers confronted racism daily: at school, in their neighborhood, playing sports, and later in college and beyond.

Despite the prejudice and hate he faced, this self-described "turban-wearing, brown-skinned, beard-loving Sikh" refused to give in to negativity. Instead, Singh delved deep into the Sikh teachings that he grew up with and embraced the lessons to seek the good in every person and situation and to find positive ways to direct his energy. These Sikh tenets of love and service to others have empowered him to forge a life of connection and a commitment to justice that have made him a national figure in the areas of equity, inclusion, and social justice.

The Light We Give lays out how we can learn to integrate ethical living to achieve personal happiness and a happier life. It speaks to those who are inspired to take on positive change but don't know where to begin. To those who crave the chance to be empathetic but are afraid of looking vulnerable. To those who seek the courage to confront hatred with love and compassion.

Singh reaches beyond his comfort zone to practice this deeper form of living and explores how everyone can learn the insights and skills that have kept him engaged and led him to commit to activism without becoming consumed by anger, self-pity, or burnout.

For Ingrid Rojas Contreras, magic runs in the family. Raised amid the political violence of 1980s and '90s Colombia, in a house bustling with her mother's fortune-telling clients, she was a hard child to surprise. Her maternal grandfather, Nono, was a renowned curandero, a community healer gifted with what the family called "the secrets" the power to talk to the dead, tell the future, treat the sick, and move the clouds. And as the first woman to inherit "the secrets," Rojas Contreras' mother was just as powerful. Mami delighted in her ability to appear in two places at once, and she could cast out even the most persistent spirits with nothing more than a glass of water.

This legacy had always felt like it belonged to her mother and grandfather, until, while living in the U.S. in her twenties, Rojas Contreras suffered a head injury that left her with amnesia. As she regained partial memory, her family was excited to tell her that this had happened before: Decades ago Mami had taken a fall that left her with amnesia, too. And when she recovered, she had gained access to "the secrets."

In 2012, spurred by a shared dream among Mami and her sisters, and her own powerful urge to relearn her family history in the aftermath of her memory loss, Rojas Contreras joins her mother on a journey to Colombia to disinter Nono's remains.

Grifter, a Founding Father's Disgraced Descendant, and a Trial at the Dawn of Tabloid Journalism

by Bill Shaffer It's a story almost too tawdry to be true--a con woman prostitute who met the descendant of a Founding Father in a brothel, duped him into marriage using an infant purchased from a baby farm, then went to prison for stabbing the couple's baby nurse--all while in a common-law marriage with another man. The scandal surrounding Evangeline and Robert Ray Hamilton, though little known today, was one of the sensations of the Gilded Age, a sordid, gripping tale involving bigamy, bribery, sex, and violence.

When the salacious Hamilton story emerged in during Eva's trial for the August 1889 stabbing, it commanded unprecedented national and international newspaper coverage thanks to the telegraph and the recently founded Associated Press. For the New York dailies, eager to capture readers through provocative headlines, Ray and Eva were a godsend.

As lurid details emerged, the public's fascination grew--how did a man of Hamilton's stature become entangled with such an adventuress? Nellie Bly, the world-famous investigative reporter, finagled an exclusive interview with Eva after her conviction. Hamilton's death under mysterious circumstances, a year after the stabbing, added to the intrigue.

Directed by Colin Trevorrow

Written by Colin Trevorrow, Emily Carmichael, and Derek Connolly

It was 1993, when the world of dinosaurs were brought to life on the big screen by the great director, Steven Spielberg in Jurassic Park. Based on a novel by Michael Crichton, this film would smash box office records and launch a franchise consisting of now six films, video games, toys, and a Jurassic Park themed ride at Universal Studios. Worth billions of dollars this franchise will most definitely not go extinct like its main characters anytime soon.

This film we bring two groups of film franchises together.

The Jurassic World group of Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard is now meeting up with the folks that started it all in Laura Dern, Sam Neill, and Jeff Goldblum. Bringing the old and the new together is an eventual step in the series, and the way they handled it all was actually pretty well. Giving every character their moments to shine and develop. Kudos to the two writer’s for that heavy balancing act. Especially when competing for screen time amongst actions sequences and of course the dinosaurs. The film kicks off four years after the events of the previous film where dinosaurs have left the island and are all across the globe. The montage of news stories and online video clips makes for a perfect transition to catch up the viewer on life today with dinosaurs. The plot involves a girl that is the cloned daughter of one of the men who created the cloned dinosaurs. She is wanted by many groups for various reasons, which at first are not too clear.

The plot also involves a company called Biosyn Genetics who leads the research on dinosaurs for medical advancements and houses dinosaurs at a government approved dinosaur preserve in Italy’s Dolomite Mountains. That’s just the first five minutes of the film.

Here comes the spoilers.

A young Michael meets his adoptive brother Milo who both suffer form We get introduced to some neat landscapes of horses and dinosaurs running wild. We see predator dinosaurs which track prey when targeted by a laser. Dinosaur black markets was another neat scene. These scenes are great to help setup action sequences. The secondary plot involving locust decimating crops across America is where the film brings in our old crew with Dr. Ellie Sattler (Dern), Dr. Alan Grant (Neill), and Dr. Ian Malcolm (Goldblum). They meet the CEO of Biosyn Genetics, Dr. Lewis Dodgson. He is essentially the main villain of Jurassic Park and the books. Yet here he isn’t played to any real level of villainy. He just sort of acts very hyper and then frustrated. Never yells. Doesn’t display any menacing actions or feelings at all. In fact any film with good versus evil typically leans the heaviest on how great the villain is. In this film it is just not much of a villain. That perhaps is the biggest let down of the film. No solid villain to fear. Henchmen…check. Evil laboratory and schemes…. check. Just no real motivation to do the things he does. On top of that the scenes, where you expect him to go stark raving mad he simply doesn’t. Such a shame. This is a character that deserved a meltdown given the series of events from his perspective.

Horribly constructed villain aside, we get treated to some solid action sequences, lots of dinosaurs fighting dinosaurs, and finally a subtle love story that finally brings two characters together after all these years. Such a jam packed film to see, but this film simply lacks a real villain. A villain to make you squirm in your seat. Make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. Your stomach churn. Make you turn your face away at the horror of the madness or evil they inhibit. This film will no doubt be considered a success at the box office, but as for a film worth rewatching again and again…not so much. Get the villain right and you give you heroes a real challenge and fight to the end.

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HUAWEI Mate XS 2 is The Ideal Fordable Phone:

it’s Ultra Light, Ultra Flat and Super Durable

As smartphone manufacturers seek new solutions to accommodate bigger and better screens, foldable smartphones became an inevitable answer. We have been talking about foldable phones for numerous years now, but it is only now that they have gone mainstream. There were countless hurdles, but foldable phones eventually made it to the markets in the late 2019. However, judging by the enthusiasm towards this new phone form factor, there is optimism that the trend will slowly but steadily catch on. That brings us to the question – what is the best foldable phone you get lay your hands on today?

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Huawei recently announced the launch of its flagship foldable smartphone, the HUAWEI Mate Xs 2, which embodies the tech giant’s latest explorations in the development of foldable phones. Inheriting Huawei’s classic outward folding design, the HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 leverages its strengths of being ultra-light and ultra-thin, ultra-flat and ultra-reliable, bringing consumers the best experience.

The Ideal Foldable Phone: Ultra Light, Ultra Flat, Super Durable HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 also presents the new generation Double-rotating Falcon Wing Hinge, Huawei bestowed its flagship foldable with an elegant unibody design, which boasts a flat and seamless fold. The phone is also equipped with flagship features, including an industry-leading 7.8″ True-Chroma Foldable Display and a 50MP True-Chroma Camera System that supports HUAWEI XD Optics, taking its excellent performance to new heights.

Let us look at its features from up close and you will understand why we chose this newly launched foldable flagship from Huawei as our favourite choice in Kuwait!

New Falcon Wing Design, Ultra Light, Ultra Flat and Super Durable

The HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 comes with the New Falcon Wing Design, which is minimalist and natural, giving an ultra-flat form factor for a foldable smartphone. Through the industry’s first Double-rotating Falcon Wing Hinge, the movement trajectory of the hinge and the screen is precisely synchronised via the fixed-length linkage control, which makes the screen as flat as a mirror. Thanks to the industry-first lightweight materials, the HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 has a lighter and more seamless body; achieving an ultra-light and ultra-thin body that only weighs 255g with a thickness of 5.4mm, which is close to the weight of a typical smartphone on the market. Additionally, the HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 adopts an industryfirst Composite Screen, which helps to absorb shock and buffer thanks to Huawei’s self-developed innovative material – ultra-light, high strength steel. This shock barrier not only improves the phone’s resistance to impact, crushing or drops, but also further improves the durability and reliability of the device from the inside out.

True-Chroma Camera System – The New HUAWEI XD Optics

The HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 is equipped with the True-Chroma Camera System that comprises a 50MP True-Chroma Camera, a 13MP Ultra-WideAngle Camera and an 8MP Telephoto Camera. The improved HUAWEI XD Optics, with its brand-new information recovery technology, further elevates image clarity by 10%. Taking full advantage of the HUAWEI XD Fusion Pro True-Chroma Image Engine, the HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 faithfully reproduces enriched colours of imaging, allowing users to accurately capture all the vibrancy in the world.

All new Smart Multi-Window and Immersive Experience

Huawei’s Ideal Foldable Phone is loaded with new smart multi-window and immersive experiences. The split-screen function empowers the HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 with multitasking capabilities, enabling collaboration and interaction between different applications for better continuity. It also supports using two applications in parallel. For example, users can chat while editing emails, shop online while watching videos or take notes while reading. This enables consumers to increase efficiency and operate freely. Additionally, when using two apps in parallel and wanting to run a third app without any interruption, the user can open a window to process a quick action, such as quickly replying to a message, or opening or closing apps in the background. Additionally, Swipe Gesture supports easy access and control of the floating windows, allowing buttery-smooth operations with one quick swipe. Users can swipe diagonally to the top left corner to split screen; swipe diagonally to the top right corner for a new window pop-up; swipe sideways to minimise the window; swipe up for full screen display, and swipe down to close the window instantly.

technology, the HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 comes with a high-resolution of 2480 x 2200, and a pixel density of 424ppi. This makes it the flagship foldable large screen smartphone with the highest resolution and pixel density on the market. Additionally, the smartphone supports a refresh rate of up to 120Hz, as well as a touch-sampling rate of up to 240Hz, giving the device a faster screen response speed and a smoother display.

4600mAh Large Battery, 66W HUAWEI SuperCharge™

HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 strikes the perfect balance between form and function – delivering great standby battery life and supporting fast charging speeds, while maintaining a slim form factor, packing a high capacity 4600mAh Battery into a compact body to achieve higher density and larger capacity. The HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 supports the new 66W HUAWEI SuperCharge, which can be charged to 90% in just 30 minutes. It adopts an innovative parallel charging structure that increases the charging speed by 15%, allowing users to charge safely and quickly.

3D Fiberglass Design

The HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 features the industry’s first 3D Fibreglass Design for a more refined texture, giving a delicate, soft touch, while reducing smudges from fingerprints. The metal middle frame and leather pattern also bring a younger look and style. The phone comes in two colourways, each with a different leather pattern, which are complementary to one another: the Black colourway with crosshatch leather texture and the White colourway with natural leather texture. Each colourway is unique and layered with exquisite details.

Dual Stereo Speakers

HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 uses ultra-thin and large-amplitude stereo sounds with a double-closed large sound cavity to create a surround sound field, which is also equipped with the new AI Sound Engine. This allows for a better stereo balance between width and depth, taking the audiovisual experience to new heights. The device also supports a hands-free function to clearly pick up sounds from three metres away, delivering a clear and stable sound when making calls and video calls with HUAWEI MeeTime.

Graphene Liquid Cooling System

The HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 adopts innovative Graphene Heat Dissipation technology with good thermal conductivity performance. Thanks to the Vapor Chamber (VC) structure, which increases the heat dissipation efficiency and heat dissipation performance, keeping the device cool at all times.

Unfold a whole new experience with HMS and favorite apps from AppGallery

Huawei’s foldable flagship comes pre-installed with HMS (Huawei Mobile Services), which include Petal One and a variety of useful and premium services such as Petal Search, Petal Maps, HUAWEI Video, HUAWEI Browser, GameCenter, and more. It also comes pre-installed with HUAWEI AppGallery – the third largest app marketplace in the world, where you can download a wide selection of global and local apps.

HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 continues to meet the utmost craftsmanship standards of Huawei’s flagship products, breaking through technical bottlenecks and theoretical limitations to integrate Huawei’s latest and most cutting-edge technology, which underpins Huawei’s leadership position in innovation. HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 is positioned as the Ideal Foldable Phone: Ultra Light, Ultra Flat, Super Durable – and truly so It is obvious from what we listed above that the HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 is really set to revolutionise the foldable flagship phones segment and that is why we had to list it as our favourite choice this 2022 in Kuwait.

HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 is not only a smartphone, but also a remarkable productivity tool. This flagship foldable can display content in a more immersive way according to the user’s needs. Users get a more immersive interactive experience in scenarios such as video conferencing, audiovisual entertainment, browsing, simple navigation or when at work.

While video calling with one or more parties, users can enjoy a 1080P HD video call experience with up to 12-parties using HUAWEI MeeTime.

Users can also click to enlarge to have a larger view of other parties.

Moreover, the smartphone adopts new dynamic themes for smooth unfolding experience.

7.8-inch True-Chroma Foldable Display

Unfolded, the HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 has a 7.8-inch True-Chroma Foldable Display, with an 8:7.1 display ratio; folded, the screen measures 6.5-inch, with a 19:9 display ratio, where the grip is comparable with a flagship non-foldable smartphone. Thanks to industry leading cascaded chip

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GMC’s Most Luxurious, Advanced, and Capable Sierra 1500 Lineup is Now Available Across the Middle East

GMC Middle East announced today that the new 2022 GMC Sierra line-up is now available across dealerships in the Middle East, bringing elevated levels of premium craftsmanship and capability. Coupled with all-new technologies to make the newest GMC Sierra the most advanced and luxurious Sierra line-up to date. The line-up is spearheaded by the first-ever GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate and the AT4X trims.

Sharon Nishi, Chief Marketing Officer, GM Africa and Middle East said: “For 2022, we are building on the GMC Sierra line-up with the launch of two all-new trims that take premium capability to new heights. Sierra remains as one of best performing truck models in the Middle East, with discerning customers looking for the blend of technology, on-road comfort, and off-road capability. The 2022 line-up sets the new benchmark in what trucks are capable of, and we can’t wait for our customers in this region to get behind the wheel.”

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Sierra Line-Up Highlights The new Sierra line-up boasts an elevated exterior design and all-new, expressive interiors across the full line-up. The centerpiece of the new Sierra’s redesigned interior (SLE trim an above) is an all-new and customizable 13.4-inch-diagonal horizontal touchscreen, along with a 12.3-inch-diagonal digital, configurable instrument cluster which provides users with incredible levels of personalization and intuitive engagement, and giving the driver as an unimpeded view of vital vehicle commands to ensure they feel in full control while out on the road. A new, unique interior design includes cockpit-oriented instrument panel along with a new, more functional center console that feature electronic precision shift on models with front bucket seats.

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Additionally, the Sierra comes with Google built-in1 compatibility. With it, many of a user’s favorite phone features are available in the vehicle, through the infotainment system, including Google Maps, Google Assistant, and Google Play. With Google Assistant, drivers can use their voice to get directions, play their favorite podcasts, control vehicle functions and more.

Allowing drivers to keeps their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.

The bold, athletic exterior is enhanced with a revised front bumper, fascia, and grille design on each trim, paired with new dual-projector LED headlamps which have been updated in the GMC-signature C-shaped daytime running lamps, which play an animated lighting sequence on approach, departure, or starting the engine.

The GMC Sierra line-up is available in three new exterior colors: Titanium Rush Metallic, Dynamic Blue Metallic, and Desert Sand Metallic.

The professional-grade features that underpin GMC’s legacy of capability and durability remain paramount. The Sierra line-up is equipped with the industry-first six-function MultiPro tailgate and the available CarbonPro carbon fiber composite bed

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ANSWERS: 1.BRING, 2.VISOR, 3.DRESSY, 4.MIDST, 5.BRUNCH, 6.IMPACT

telephone.." which featured in the funeral scene of the film Four Weddings and a Funeral?

TEST YOUR VOCABULARY For some reason it hadn’t dawned on me earlier that I was cooking a very difficult meal for a group of very picky food experts.

In this sentence, experts means

a. adults with a voice above baritone level people who follow or serve another

d. mediocre and disdained writers

The word expert is related to experience, and to be an expert at something you need experience. While your academic honors might suggest that you're an expert in certain areas, like rocket science, other fields — like wake boarding and tattoo art, for example — require more hands-on experience before you're an expert. The word expert is also an adjective: once you become really good at it, people will say you're an expert snake handler.

ANSWER: c. An expert is someone who knows a ton about the subject at hand. The adjective form of expert describes someone or something that has that special knowledge. If you get expert instruction, that means an expert is your teacher.

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be my love')?

13. Who won 'The Battle of the Sexes' tennis match at the Houston

Astrodome in 1973?

14. Kenneth Kaunda was the first president of which African country?

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in certain fruit, flower nectar and honey, with the chemical formula C6H12O6?

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private island Brecqhou (or Brechou) are with which Channel Island?

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July asks you to nurture your dreams and emotions, dear Aries, as the sun continues its journey through Cancer and your solar fourth house.

These sentiments will be exaggerated beginning on July 4, when your ruling planet Mars enters Taurus, bringing a stabilizing energy that inspires you to invest in yourself and your goals.

Meanwhile, Mercury enters Cancer on that same day, allowing you to see your agenda and the path ahead with more clarity. These vibes are also great for bringing more organization to your space, especially if you’re prone to losing items or collecting clutter.

Venus enters Cancer on the seventeenth, encouraging you to open your heart over the next several weeks. This planetary placement can also help you connect with that special someone in new and intimate ways, though you’ll need to be transparent about your feelings to reap these rewards.

Date nights in the comfort of your abode will be particularly successful, especially if you cook your beloved something extra special. Since Venus rules aesthetics, you might also be inspired to redecorate your home or, at the very least, add a few new accent pieces.

(April 20 - May 20)

TAURUS July brings you opportunities to make new friends and feed your curious side, dear Taurus, as the sun travels through Cancer and your solar third house. This cosmic climate makes it easier for you to let down your guard, since connecting on an emotional level is more organic, especially after Mercury joins the sun under the sign of the Crab on July 4.

Mars enters your sign on that day as well, so your passions could be elevated, helping you connect with your motivation and lust for life.

Feeling heard and emotionally supported in your love life will be a priority for you beginning when sweet Venus enters sensitive Cancer on the seventeenth. While this planetary placement can help you define the bond you share with that special someone, you could begin to feel invisible if your partner isn’t investing enough time or energy in understanding your thoughts and feelings.

Intellectual stimulation could also be more of a priority in all of your relationships, whether romantic or platonic. Luckily, if you do find that your love life is lacking, you’ll have an opportunity to fulfill your own heart through personal studies, meeting new people and sharing ideas.

(May 21 - June 20)

GEMINI You’ll be feeling generous this month, dear Gemini, because Cancer season activates your solar second house, inspiring you to show love through the material realm. However, there’s a big cosmic lesson for you about using your resources wisely, making it important that you outline a reasonable budget for the month before you start spoiling your nearest and dearest with surprises and gifts. You’ll also want to keep an eye on your emotional expenses. Give your energy only to those who would provide you with the same amount of support.

You’ll notice a shift when your ruling planet Mercury enters Cancer on July 4, bringing a grounded yet sensitive energy to the table. This planetary placement gives you a chance to process your feelings in a calm and methodical way, as long as you give yourself the space to sort through your psyche and are willing to have honest conversations.

Unfortunately, these vibes can also bring out your stubbornness, especially if you feel as though someone has hurt or wronged you. If you do find yourself in conflict, try your best to see the situation from both sides without betraying your own heart.

(June 21 - July 22)

CANCER This month brings many blessings your way, dear Cancer, as the sun continues its journey through your sign, boosting your popularity, energy level and sense of self.

Good vibes continue to flow once Mercury enters Cancer on July 4, elevating your wit and mind over the next several weeks. Use this cosmic climate to your advantage by asking for the things you want in both your personal and professional lives. The energy surrounding you can work to your benefit, but only if you lean into your voice and intellect.

The Capricorn full moon on the thirteenth activates the Nodes of Fate and brings important shifts your way. You’ll have an opportunity to set necessary boundaries for yourself and your relationships, creating a healthier social structure for the future. These vibes also encourage you to finally cut ties with a toxic ex who might be lingering in your rearview mirror.

This is a great time to clear out any items that belonged to an old flame and be sure to follow up with a social media purge as well.

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You’ll feel things more deeply than usual this month, sweet Lion, as the sun continues its journey through sensitive Cancer, activating the sector of your chart that governs the subconscious and all things hidden. You’ll have an opportunity to fully explore your heart and mind through quiet introspection, though your desire for solitude could make your friends wonder where you went. Unfortunately, socialization might lose some of its appeals because you could be highly sensitive to the emotions and thoughts of those around you.

Juicy gossip or unexpected news could begin to emerge after Mercury moves into Cancer on July 4, exposing information that your friends or family members might have tried to conceal. Unfortunately, this planetary placement could also coax a few skeletons out of your own closet, but taking accountability for your past can help you execute any damage control. Luckily, your elevated intuition can help you better understand what it is that others need to hear right now, giving you an opportunity to speak mindfully and with grace.

(August 23 - September)

VIRGO Emotional bonds can form quickly for you this month, dear Virgo, as the Cancer sun illuminates your solar eleventh house. Though this luminary placement is certainly beneficial when it comes to making friends, you’ll want to be mindful of how deeply you confide in someone who’s new to your circle.

You might also feel inspired to let down your guard on social media, especially once Mercury enters Cancer on July 4. Airing your personal drama on such platforms should be avoided, especially if you’re in the middle of a conflict or falling out.

A dreamy and flirtatious energy finds you when Mercury cozies up to the sun on the sixteenth and shares a sweet connection with ethereal Neptune.

This celestial environment is ideal for escaping into a world that revolves around love, making it the perfect time to melt into your mate.

If you’re currently single, give yourself permission to pamper yourself without shame as the stars ask you to unwind into a moment of grace.

Positive thoughts and a sunny disposition are the keys to unlocking these supportive vibes, so be sure to focus on the bright side of life.

(September 23 - October)

LIBRA You’ll learn a few lessons about emotional boundaries this month, dear Libra, as the sun continues its journey through Cancer and your solar tenth house. This luminary placement will take you on a journey filled with ups and downs, helping you identify what you will and won’t put up with from other people, especially during the Capricorn full moon on July 13.

This cosmic event could inspire you to lay low for the day as the Universe pushes you to unplug socially and recharge spiritually.

You’ll feel a shift when Venus enters Cancer on the seventeenth, turning your focus to financial and professional matters over the next several weeks. However, you’ll need to open up your heart to the idea of success.

Trust that you’re worthy of occupational triumph and that the Universe will help you achieve it. These vibes could also bring a new crush to the workplace, but you’ll want to proceed with caution if you start to develop feelings for a colleague.

July 22 marks the beginning of Leo season, which could bring a struggle between you and your ego as another solar return looms around the corner.

While some days will be better than others, it will be important that you stay focused on how you can improve rather than beat yourself up over what you have yet to accomplish.

(October 23 - November)

SCORPIO Cancer season, when the sun illuminates your solar ninth house, is one of the most spiritual times of the year for you, dear Scorpio. This cosmic climate will open you up to messages from beyond the veil, especially when Mercury joins the sun under the sign of the Crab on July 4. Make the most of these vibes by implementing a consistent practice of meditation or prayer.

Doing so will surely strengthen your connection to the other side, and it will come in handy whenever you’re in need of support or guidance from the Universe.

Meanwhile, your planetary ruler Mars enters Taurus that same day, filling you with passion while opening your heart to love in all its forms.

The Capricorn full moon on the thirteenth shifts your focus to more serious matters as the stars align to help you think critically about your goals. This lunar event shines a light on what the path ahead might bring, though it will likely come with its fair share of sacrifices and hard work. Luckily, the energy at play can help you set some serious boundaries with yourself, which will come in handy if you need to break a few bad habits in order to reclaim your clarity and drive for success.

(November 22 - December)

SAGITTARIUS You could find yourself in a transactional headspace this month, dear Archer, as the Cancer sun illuminates your solar eighth house. This luminary placement is great for helping you identify imbalances in your emotional connections as you examine who in your life gives as much as you do.

Unfortunately, you’ll also feel a touch more sensitive than usual, which could result in obsessive, possessive or jealous behavior if you’re not careful. Nostalgia might also creep in at any moment, though you should resist the temptation to snoop on past romantic or platonic partners, no matter how tempting it might be.

Themes of commitment will begin to manifest when sweet Venus enters watery Cancer on July 17. If you’ve been casually dating, this could be the celestial event that inspires you to commit to someone special. Your heart hungers for intimate connection and nurturing. Should you find yourself in the midst of a breakup, the energy at play can help you expedite the process of mending your heart, though you’ll need to be okay with releasing your ex mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

(December 22 - January 19)

CAPRICORN Cancer season is one of the most romantic times of the year for you, dear Capricorn, as the sun makes its way through the sector of your chart that governs matters of the heart. Whether you’re single or in a relationship, the air fills with a certain sweetness that’s hard to deny as the Universe asks you to open yourself up to love in all its forms.

Meanwhile, you could begin to notice a shift within yourself once Mercury enters Cancer on July 4, helping you let down your guard with little to no effort.

The full moon manifests under your sign on the thirteenth, bringing a rush of emotion and energy your way. You might feel more vulnerable or exposed than usual, making it important that you surround yourself only with positive and supportive people. However, this energy can also help you begin a new social cycle as you step away from old friends in order to make way for new ones. Try not to forget the people who have been there for you over the years even as you begin to form new bonds elsewhere.

(January 20 - February 18)

AQUARIUS You’ll be in a compassionate and nurturing mood this month, dear Aquarius, as the Cancer sun illuminates the sector of your chart that governs service. Though you’ll feel more sensitive to the needs of those around you, don’t abandon your own desires while you’re catering to others’ or you could lose touch with your emotions.

Luckily, you’ll have an opportunity to hold on to clarity and a desire for wellness beginning when sharp-witted Mercury enters Cancer on July 4.

This planetary placement allows you to intuitively tap into what your mind, body and soul crave, though you’ll need to be proactive about attaining such comforts.

The twelfth brings some excitement to your love life as Venus forms a supportive aspect to your planetary ruler Saturn. This celestial connection adds fun and fire to any romantic affair you’re involved in, so be sure to plan something exciting for you and your sweetie (or bestie if you’re currently single).

(February 19 - March 20)

PISCES While you’re often comfortable playing the role of a wallflower, you’ll be in a more open and extroverted mood as the Cancer sun travels through your solar fifth house this month. This luminary placement lights a fire within as the Universe pushes you to pursue the things that bring you passion and excitement, though moments of solitude will still be welcome. When you do carve out time for yourself, try to spend hours working on a passion project or creative endeavor. You’ll find that an artistic outlet can bring major healing to your heart during this time.

The Capricorn full moon on July 13 could have you pondering your role in society, inspiring you to seek a bit of notoriety in your community. This is a great time to get involved in causes that are near and dear to your heart and elevate both your soul and reputation.

These vibes could also inspire you to make new connections online, so don’t be shy if you follow someone you’d like to get to know better.

Building up your brand could also come into play right now, especially if you rely on the Internet to generate business or connect with your following.

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