August's issue 2015

AUGUST 2015

Fashion & Lifestyle

THE TOP

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Nightlife Glam Rules

THE HEALING

Power of Lemon

YEARS OF FASHION AND Lifestyle Features

A W EDDI NG FO R THE YOUNG AT HE A RT.

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Contents

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LADYBIRD LOVES: Valentino’s Spring/ Summer 2015 Advertising Campaign Home The Top Nightlife Glam 44 Creative Ways to Rules Decorate Your It Is All About Block Party House with Plants It’s Time to Kiss Summer’s Bright Trends ESCAPE Goodbye 46 You Are as Unique as PHOTOSHOOT: Bedazzle The Destination You with Pastel Colors, Lace Decide to Travel to Fabrics, and Floral Applique Outfits Health

BEAUTY

38 The Healing Power of Lemon 39 The Key to Flawless Foundation 40 15 Ways to Make Your Manicure and Pedicure Last Longer 41 Bombshell Hair Colors to Try This Summer

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48 10 Habits That Are Ruining Your Skin

FITNESS

54 Reasons Why Women Should Love Weight Training

Nutrition

58 Foods that Reduce Bone Density

Cooking

62 Creative Recipes

LOVE & RELATIONSHips 64

Waving Wanders of The Relationship World: Irritating Behaviors and Imperfections of the Perfect Man!

Mother & Child

66 How to Deal With Your Disrespectful Teen?

L a dy b i r d Owner/Founder Zeyad Sorour Editor-in-Chief Ismail Marzouk Managing Editor Christine Kassasseya Sales & PR Director Naira El lamei Marketing & Project Director Samar Zaki Editor RAGHDA ARAFA Art Director Eman Salama Senior Graphic Designer MARINA RAAFAT Financial Director Haitham Hamouda Distribution Ahmed Abou el Ela, Ahmed Fawzy, Mohamed ABD EL NASSER & alaa hussein

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In every issue:

Editor’s Letter P. 10 The Look P. 14 Shopping Cart P. 16 Fashion News P. 18 Spotted P. 36 Pieces We Love P. 42 Ladybird’s Q&A P. 52 Why Eat This? P. 60 The Best, The Top & The Must Do! P. 68 Reviews P. 69 Horoscope P. 72 Happenings P. 74 On Spot P. 76

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Contributors

Heba Ezz

Lauren K. Clark

Writer A graduate student from the American University in Cairo. Born in Atlanta, Georgia. She completed her undergraduate studies at Spelman College. Her areas include anywhere from fashion, beauty, women's studies, travel, and multiple others. She enjoys living and experiencing all of the beauties and essence of life.

For advice, please contact: iclark1903@aucegypt.edu

Cooking Expert She has lived most of her life abroad between Rome and London were her love for cooking all started there. She studied fine arts and nutrition, in which she believes that they both compliment each other, as she defines cooking as an art. Recently joined CBC channel in a cooking show.

Contributors Pages: • 46 You Are as Unique as The Destination You Decide to Travel to by Fady Hanna • 62 Creative Recipes by Heba Ezz • 64 Waving Wanders of The Relationship World: Irritating Behaviors and Imperfections of the Perfect Man! by Lauren K. Clark

Fady Hanna

Travel Expert As a globetrotter, he spent the last decade visiting nearly 80 countries and so far 6 out of the 7 world wonders.

Founder of the Facebook Page fadyelviajero, he shares his travel experiences and advises for travel planning. Lived in the UK to earn a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, where his passion for travel and adventure has all started.

Currently working in the Supply Chain world at Procter & Gamble.

For advice, please contact: Facebook: fadyelviajero Email: fadyelviajero@gmail.com 8 | August 2015

It Is Time to Rise‌

A series of unfortunate events and deaths have conquered my world during the past few months, leaving me drained mentally, emotionally, and a little bit spiritually.

Why are the people that matter to us the most are being taken away? Thinking deeply and thoroughly about this question made me realize that my analysis was absolutely shallow.

Most people feel inner emptiness; a feeling of being clueless for not having a strong purpose in their life, which sometimes lead to death of emotions, spiritual life, or way of thinking. And instead of digging deep to seek a profound analysis of this feeling of emptiness or death, many people tend to fill it with food, drugs, alcohol, relationships, new luxurious goods and services, children, or even computer games.

This fervent feeling of hollowness does not come from a lack of something external, but the lack of awareness of the love that is the energy we live in and the lack of having different purposes to fulfill. No matter how life tries to break you down never look down in the dumps and give up, because life on earth is a test and you either win or lose yourself.

When you are willing to stop abandoning yourself and your dead feelings and instead open up and learn to love yourself, you will shower yourself with positive energy, whole-hearted attitude, and fresh soul. Instead of always trying to get love and attention, conquering your thoughts with pessimistic and defeating opinions, or turning to other substitutes of different addictions, you must learn to share your love with others, distribute positive ideas among others, and apply a hopeful and pragmatic approach to your daily life.

In the end, death is not merely physical. We can be physically alive but mentally dead at the same time. So, are you planning to waist your time on earth surrendering to negative emotions? I believe it is time to rise.

Christine Kassasseya 10 | August 2015

Fashion

LADYBIRD LOVES

VALENTINO’S SPRING/SUMMER 2015 ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN

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For its new collection, Valentino designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli have chosen the uprising Slovakian photographer Michal Pudelka to shoot the ad at Punta Ala, Tuscany.

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When it comes to Valentino, there are always artful and creative accessories and designs to impress. The new ready-to-wear attire and accessories feature tropical prints, extravagance pastel dresses with pretty embellishments, leather sandals and bags decorated with vintage golden hardware, monochromatic outfits in white, and boho flowy dresses matched with long wavy hair.

The models featured in the ad were Maartje Verhoef, Grace Simmons, Hedvig Palm, Vanessa Moody, and Clementine Deraedt.

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STYLE TO INSPIRE

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MIU MIU ROUND SUNGLASSES

MICHAEL KORS ZIMMERMANN PERFORATED PLAYSUIT FLOUNCE PLAYSUIT

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MUGLER MISSONI ISABELLA V-NECK CREPE PLAYSUIT CROCHET-KNIT PLAYSUIT

EDIE PARKER ELEPHANT BOX CLUTCH

RED VALENTINO SNOW WHITE CLUTCH

MOSCHINO PORKY PIG BAG

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN DE MANTA CLUTCH

MARY KATRANTZOU ‘Flamingo’ clutch

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OSCAR DE LA RENTA Printed silk-blend dress mytheresa.com EGP 9,100

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ERMANNO SCERVINO STRAPPY STILETTO SANDALS FARFETCH.COM EGP 4,600

FASHION NEWS

Donia Farouk Launches Mother-and-Daughter Summer Collection If you think that fashion is detached from the eternal verities, prominent fashion designer, Donia Farouk, has portrayed a positive message with her brand new Mother-and-Daughter collection for this summer. The one-of-a-kind collection features coordinating pieces that are also practical for the little, cutie girls to make them comfortable. The photoshoot features Eman Al Assi and her lovely daughter wearing rainbow tutu skirts and white t-shirts with small tutu flowers.

Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards 2015: THE FINALISTS Cartier, in partnership with the Women’s Forum, INSEAD Business School, and McKinsey & Company, announced the 2015 Finalists of the Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards. The 20 Finalists, running 18 businesses, were selected among over 1700 applications from more than 100 countries. They will be coached by professionals from Cartier, INSEAD, and McKinsey & Company to prepare for the second round of the competition in October. The Laureates will be announced at the Awards Ceremony on October 15, 2015, at the Annual Global Meeting of the Women’s Forum for the Economy and Society, in Deauville, France. This year’s Finalists distinguished themselves by the impact they are making in bringing people together; developing a more connected science; redesigning our food supply; and creating from natural resources. Having supported women-run enterprises all over the world since 2006, the international competition will be celebrating its 10th Anniversary in 2016. Three of the finalists are from the Middle East.

COCO CHANEL: Chance Doesn’t Just Happen. You Make It Happen.

It begins with a flutter in the air. A strange sensation - unpredictable and fleeting. As soon as you feel it, everything changes. Your heart rate picks up. A smile forms on your lips. Your feet start to dance, as if they were taking flight.

Chance is a whirlwind. A moment to be seized. To hold in your arms. But chance at CHANEL isn’t just serendipity.

The six letters of the word have a special resonance here. Surely because the two names differ only by a consonant, creating a phonetic affinity that gives the impression they belong to the same family. Mademoiselle Chanel often said that chance only comes to those who know how to recognize it, carried by a gust of optimism.

Celebrating 12 years with CHANEL, the CHANCE fragrance is a joyous olfactory score that has been a fountain of inspiration for the Brand’s Fragrance Laboratory. Its unexpected accord influenced the creation of two other interpretations.

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Zamalek Heliopolis Maadi New Cairo Mall of Arabia

Fashion

The Top Nightlife Glam Rules DOLCE & GABBANA

Wear what suits you. Not everything that is trending is suitable for your body’s shape.

When wearing open-toe shoes, it’s probably best to leave the hosiery at home and put nail polish instead.

VAUBEL

Wear a cool cropped blazer for the evening to show off your curves instead of hiding them away.

You have too many bracelets and you don’t know which to wear? Wear all of them.

BALMAIN GUCCI If you don’t feel comfortable in high heels, wear sandals… they’re always in, especially platform sandals.

Backless is HOT. No more words needed.

High heels always make a girl look more attractive.

Already tall? So what, get even taller.

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Do not stick to one color for your eye shadow; instead use different shades to draw daring smokey eyes.

TOPSHOP ALICE + OLIVIA BEBE

ARME DE L’AMOUR

Wear an anklet if you are planning to attend a party by the beach.

CATERINA GATTA

TOPSHOP

DOLCE & GABBANA A leather shift dress is a blank canvas that you can accessorize to fit with pretty much any season and it goes with every body’s shape.

GIANVITO ROSSI

If your dress is not a wow, wear a bold necklace with colorful stones. If your dress is already sexy or floral, opt for a simpler necklace.

Successful make-up application starts with good skin preparation, never miss your moisturizing routine.

OSCAR DE LA RENTA

MASON BY MICHELLE MASON

Make your eyes look wider and sexier in bold dark eye shadow.

LARA BOHINC To show off your outfit even more, make a messy high bun. It always looks sexy and feminine.

Apply blush to the apples of your cheeks for a burst of radiance. This touch of color will liven up your complexion.

KRISTIAN AADNEVIK

OLCAY GULSEN MICHAEL KORS

BALMAIN

Anything strapless is always impressive. Ladies who are shy of exposing their bare stomach in crop tops can wear strapless evening tops.

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Fashion

It Is All About

Block Party

SOPHIE ANDERSON CROCHETED COTTON CLUTCH

HERVE LEGER ARDELL DRESS

VALENTINO BALLERINAS BALENCIAGA CLASSIC LEATHER SHOULDER BAG DAIZY SHELY FEATHER PEPLUM DRESSG

BALMAIN RIBBED GEOMETRIC SKIRT

ZUHAIR MURAD

OSCAR DE LA RENTA EMBELLISHED DRESS

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OSCAR DE LA RENTA SILK JACKET

M MISSONI CROCHETED SHOULDER BAG

ORLEBAR BROWN WOVEN BOARDSHORTS

DOLCE & GABBANA LEATHER SHOULDER BAG DELPOZO STRAPLESS PLEAT DRESS

PLEIN SUD ONE-SHOULDER DRAPED DETAIL DRESS

MOSCHINO TIE FRONT CROPPED SHIRT

VALENTINO LEATHER TOTE

7 FOR ALL MANKIND SKINNY FIT JEANS

AERIN MEDIUM CANVAS CASE THE CASE FACTORY LIZARD-EFFECT LEATHER IPHONE CASE

LAUREN B. BEAUTY NAIL POLISH

EMILIO PUCCI CROCHET-KNIT DRESS

P.A.R.O.S.H. PLEATED SHORTS

RALPH LAUREN

T by ALEXANDER WANG BALENCIAGA LEATHER SHORTS BRACELET

DAVID KOMA ASYMMETRIC MINI SKIRT August 2015 | 23

DRIES VAN NOTEN SUNGLASSES

MSGM FRINGE PEPLUM BLOUSE

MILLY CADY BUSTIER

MSGM LACE SHORTS

RYAN LO EMBROIDERED ORGANZA TOP

MICHAEL KORS PLEASTED SKIRT

AURELIE BIDERMANN COTTON CUFF SOPHIE ANDERSON SHOULDER BAG

ANYA HINDMARCH IMPERIAL BOX CLUTCH ORLEBAR BROWN BIKINI

EMILIO PUCCI

Yves Saint Laurent NICHOLAS KIRKWOOD NEON PATENT-LEATHER SANDALS 24 | August 2015

ALICE + OLIVIA CROCHET CROP TOP

GUCCI EMBROIDERED WEDGE SANDALS

MIU MIU EMBELLISHED LEATHER BAG AGENT PROVOCATEUR LACE AND SATIN BASQUE

SMITH & CULT NAIL POLISH MARY KATRANTZOU JQ DRESS

ANYA HINDMARCH METALLIC LEATHER POUCH

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO CRYSTAL CLUTCH ARIES RIPPED SKINNY JEANS

NAILS INC LUXE BOHO NAIL POLISH

ANDREA INCONTRI SHE MADE ME MONIQUE LHUILLIER CROCHETED TRIANGLE ROMPER BIKINI

MARKUS LUPFER MINI DRESS

GIAMBATTISTA VALLI SILK SHORTS

LINDA FARROW SUNGLASSES

MARY KATRANTZOU PRINTED SKIRT August 2015 | 25

Fashion

It’s Time to Kiss Summer’s Bright Trends Goodbye

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Bedazzle with Pastel Colors, Lace Fabrics, and Floral Applique Outfits

Dresses and Jewelry: Maison SaĂŠdi Photographer: Khaled Hamdy Makeup: Engy Hussein Hair: Kriss Beauty Salons Models: Suhaila El-Fadel and Yara El-Etreby

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SPOTTED CELEBS LATEST NEWS & GOSSIP

Kylie Jenner and Amandla Stenberg” Fight Over Cornrows!

After Amandla Stenberg (Hunger Games star) posted a comment criticizing Kylie Jenner’s new cornrows, Kylie made a jaw-dropping response, flaming a tough fight between the teens. Kylie posted the Instagram photo of her cornrows with the caption: “I woke up like disss.” Amandla responded quickly, saying “@novemberskyys when u appropriate black features and culture but fail to use your position of power to help black Americans by directing attention towards your wigs instead of police brutality or racism #whitegirlsdoitbetter.”

Kylie replied to Amandla’s comment, “@amandlastenberg Mad if I don’t, Mad if I do. Go hang with Jaden or something.” Whoa.

Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert Shocking Split Blake Shelton, 39, and Miranda Lambert’s, 31, divorce was finalized so quickly without all the legal drama on July 20.

Sadly, it was their careers that drove a wedge between them.

Blake is devastated over his split from Miranda. “Blake was loyal, devoted, and madly in love with Miranda,” a close friend said.

“The road took its toll on the relationship. They began to grow apart recently. This is very tough on Blake. She was the love of his life.”

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Kourtney Kardashian Fights Haters Slamming Her Relationship With Scott Disick Kourtney Kardashian has been understandably down in the dumps since splitting with long-term partner Scott Disick, 32, but she, 36, isn’t a fan of people criticizing her relationship when they aren’t even involved. The reality star shared an interesting Bible verse on Twitter on July 11 that seemed to be her way of telling the haters to back off during this troubling time. “There is only one lawgiver and judge, he who is able to save and to destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor? James 4:12,” Kourtney tweeted on July 11. Not only is Kourtney having to deal with a devastating breakup, she’s having to deal with it publicly. Kourtney ended things with Scott after he was caught canoodling with rumored ex Chloe Bartoli, 25, in Monte Carlo.

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Nurture your skin and mollify your senses with the astounding scent and lush benefits of lemon. This sunny yellow fruit is an active ingredient in assorted skin products as it can hydrate your skin, brighten dark spots, treat acne and blackheads, whiten your teeth, exfoliate your lips, lighten your hair, tone oily skin, and fight wrinkles. Here are some skincare products that have lemon extracts for a healthy, flawless skin.

1. The Body Shop Sweet Lemon Body Butter 22.Yves Rocher Lemon Basil Bath & Shower Gel 33.Herbal Essences Detoxifying Shampoo 44.Bath & Body Works Sugar Lemon Sanitizing Hand Gel 55.Bronnley Body Scrub 66.Burt’s Bees Bath & Body Oil 77.Sicily Exfoliating Spa Soap 88.Olay Acne Treatment Deep Scrub 99.Crabtree & Evelyn Ultra-Moisturising Hand Therapy 1010Victoria’s Secret Body Splash 38 | August 2015

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The Key to Flawless Foundation

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Mastering a flawless finish to our foundation is something that every woman wants. Choosing the perfect shade and the right hue can be quite tricky and frustrating if not smartly chosen, but that won’t be the case anymore because this article provides you with everything you need to know to get a fabulous, flawless foundation finish.

To pick the right foundation, you must first identify your skin tone. If your veins on your wrists seem green or your skin color undertone is yellow, look for warm foundations, such as tan, beige, or olive. If your veins look more bluish and your skin tone is pinky, opt for cool foundations, including ivory, fair, or porcelain.

TIP: The perfect color match is right around your collarbone, so wear a V t-shirt when picking the right foundation.

The key to creating an impeccable finish is having a base to your make-up. Spread on a light primer to fill in fine lines and wrinkles, as well as to keep your make-up last long.

It is imperative to pick foundation wisely, meaning that luminous, moist, and matte ones may provide too moist or too pale appearance. Instead, go for light, sheer, or invisible foundations.

Now the ultimate technique to apply foundation is to blend thin layers into your skin with few concentrations on the nose, mouth area, inner eye,

center of the face, and center of the forehead, while applying minimum foundation near the hairline for a natural finish.

TIP: It is better to apply foundation either using your fingers or sponge.

After applying light foundation all over your face, use a solid concealer to diminish any blemishes, zits, or dark circles.

If you reverse the steps, you will end up rubbing off the concealer.

Contour your face with a dark stick of foundation and trace the temples. To minimize large forehead, draw thick lines on the sides. To have a shorter nose, draw a thin line on the two sides of nose bone. To bring out the cheekbones, find your cheekbones with the tip of your finger and then draw a thick line underneath. Draw extra thick lines at the rear of your chin and jaw. Blend and tap over the area of contour color.

Finally, using a fluffy brush, apply loose powder all over your face for a smooth, perfect appearence.

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Ways To Make Your Manicure and Pedicure Last Longer

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Every girl loves manicure, it’s a sort of spoiling yourself after a long tiring day, but it drives us crazy if the manicure gets cracked the following day, so here are some few tips to have the perfect long lasting glow for your manicure!

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1. Use a cotton swab to wipe down your nails with white vinegar before applying basecoat to remove any product buildup on your nail beds.

2. Don't soak your nails before painting them; use cuticle oil instead to retain the nail color.

3. Avoid getting any polish on your cuticles, which lifts the paint from the nail and leads to chipping.

4. Use a sticky basecoat to make the polish last longer.

5. Apply two layers of basecoat to the tips of your nails for a better polish.

6. Instead of shaking your polish up and down, roll it between your hands to avoid air bubbles.

7. Don't skip the "free edge" of your nails; run the basecoat, paint, and topcoat around the edge to let your nail sealed.

8. Dry nails with cool air. Dipping fingertips in ice water for a minute aids in drying. Avoid warm air; try to expose your nails to cold air instead.

9. Re-apply a layer of clear topcoat every two to three days to prevent chipping.

10. Wash your hands with mild soap instead of using hand sanitizer.

11. Apply nail oil daily to prevent your nails from drying out and splitting.

12. Hide a gel manicure that has grown out by covering the base of your nails with glitter, creating an ombrè effect.

13. If the tips of your nails have chipped, add super-thin French tip.

14. Wear gloves when doing the dishes to protect your manicure.

15. If you chip or smudge a nail, smooth the polish ridge with a cotton swap dipped in polish remover.

Beauty

Bombshell Hair Colors to Try this Hair

Summer Softer Reds

Cool Cast

Amy Adams

Gwen Stefani Iggy Azalea

Jessica Chastain

Julia Roberts

Kristen Stewart

Rachel McAdams

Anne Hathaway

Strong Streaks

Pink Streaks Kate Hudson

Anna Kendrick Jennifer Lopez

Katy Perry Demi Lovato

Miranda Kerr

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Creative Ways to Decorate Your House with Plants Succulents Mini cacti and succulents form a captivating look.

Mix round, pointy, shiny, and matte plants, unifying them with just two types of neutral pots.

Put a Towering Tree on Wheels The large, leathery leaves of a tall fiddle-leaf fig offer a charming look. All you need is a piece of precut bluestone from a landscaping center set on a wheeled caddie.

Steamy Spot with a HumidityHungry Orchid Think of a phalaenopsis orchid; they are fans of light and humidity, so they do well in a sunny bathroom.

They come potted in a fast-draining medium (a mix of peat, charcoal, and bark). To trap moisture, set the pot on gravel in a low glass cylinder; as water evaporates, it will be caught by the glass and reabsorbed by the orchid.

The Grandeur of Topiaries Since these topiaries don’t need direct sunlight, they can live in the middle of a room, away from windows.

They look amazing and yet you can place them anywhere to decorate your home with joyful greenery.

Ferns Leafy fern can turn a room into a beautiful forest.

Ordinary ferns look majestic when placed in beautiful matte pots and groomed a bit; just trim stray fronds and remove anything brown.

Dendrobium and Phalaenopsis Orchids Orchids rid the air of xylene—a pollutant found in many glues and paints—and create a wonderful

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atmosphere. Orchids also respire and give off oxygen at night, so they’re great for the bedroom or for a patient.

Palms The palm family of plants, also known as Arecaceae or Palmae, are extremely superb. These hardy houseplants are easy to grow and perfect for lifting people’s spirits, and they’re known to be natural air purifiers. Palms specifically target and remove formaldehyde, benzene, and carbon monoxide.

Anthuriums Anthuriums are lovely because of their exotic-looking blooms! Their large, dark leaves suck up ammonia, formaldehyde, toluene, and xylene.

Peace Lilies The peace lily, a.k.a. spathiphyllum, is an ideal plant to have in your home if you love flowers but don’t want to buy bouquets that die after a few days. Spathiphyllum thrives in the shade in temperatures below 55 degrees F, and removes harmful toxins like acetone, ammonia, benzene, ethyl acetate, formaldehyde, methyl alcohol, trichloroethylene, and xylene.

Schefflera Schefflera have glossy, sturdy-looking oval leaves that almost look unreal because of their waxy shine, they’re also known to soak up nasty toxins like benzene, formaldehyde, and toluene so like palms.

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Escape

You Are as Unique as the Destination You Decide to Travel to

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BY: FADY HANNA

Let’s face it; travel makes you rich and unique! The more you travel, the richer and more unique you become.

Answering the question of “where shall I travel to?” is sometimes hectic and choosing your destination says a lot about you. There are numerous kinds of travel and since people are different, their preferences are also different. However, some destinations are extremely unique when compared to other destinations. The more extraordinary and unique your destination is, the more extraordinary of a person this would technically make you. So, just be unique and don’t go with the sightseeing multitudes! The world has much more to offer than the ordinary stuff.

Our first highlight is Sri Lanka! Who has ever thought of spending their vacation in Sri Lanka? Not many! Well, Sri Lanka is one of the most exotic destinations in the world.

Think of a place that has tropical jungles, breathtaking landscapes, exceptionally rich culture, and some nice palms on a sunny sandy beach and you're automatically picturing Sri Lanka in the back of your mind without knowing it. Don't miss climbing Sigiriya rock to immerse yourself into the history and serenity of Sri Lanka.

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The second highlight is Nepal, which is probably the best the nature of mother earth has to offer us. Trekking the Himalayas, the highest mountain range in the world, has now became much more accessible than before and surprisingly it’s not that expensive and is organized by many companies in Nepal. You just need to do some research to get a good deal and a convenient program. The scenes of the mountain valleys, waterfalls, rivers, and trees will restore peace to your soul. Fly or take the bus to Pokhara; your gateway to the amazing Himalayas.

Last but definitely not least are the Norwegian Fjords, which are simply considered one of the most amazing spots on earth!

Fjords are magical natural settings, which are best seen in the Scandinavian country of Norway where steep mountains (some of them are ice-caped), waterfalls, and narrow water valleys form a perfect harmony and a picturesque view. It is recommended to visit the Sognefjord and ride the Flamsbana (Fjords sightseeing train) from Flam or Myrdal train stations.

When choosing your destination, remember that it’s always more challenging, unique, and inspiring to explore places that many people usually don’t choose to travel to. That’s not because they’re not as good but because they’re still a bit underrated and not fully explored. It’s fine to make a trip or two to take some pictures of you pretending to save the Pisa tower from collapsing or pointing at the Eiffel tower as some clichés are totally worth it, but don’t miss places like Sri Lanka, Nepal, or Norway where real travelers choose to go.

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Health

10 Habits

That Are Ruining Your Skin Using Dirty Brushes If you think foundation is ruining your skin, it might be your routine and not the product itself.

Generally, brushes are very prone to collect oil, dust, dead skin, and greasy hair, hence, when applying it to your face multiple times without washing, it can generate breakouts, irritation, bacteria accumulation, pinkeye, and allergies. If you are too lazy to wash your brush regularly, buy two or three brushes to stretch time between washings.

Over Exfoliating Exfoliation removes dead skin cells that accumulate on the skin surface to revitalize dull and dry skin and revive a youthful and smooth, healthy look.

But over exfoliating can lead to adverse effect like redness, irritation, flaking skin, burning sensation, excessive dryness, and tightness. It is crucial to gently massage skin in circular motions with good scrubs twice a week and apply sunscreen post to exfoliation as the skin becomes more susceptible to sun damage.

Pimple Popping If you wake up on your wedding day and find out a pimple on your nose just as Nia Vardalos in My Big Fat Greek Wedding, DO NOT itch or squeeze your pimple. Basically, a pimple is a little sack that holds oil, acne bacteria, and debris. When you puncture the pustule, the bacteria falls can lead to more pimples if landed in other pores. So let the pimple run through its life span!

Coffee Many of us barely function in the morning without a cup of coffee; however, excessive and prolonged use of coffee can trigger skin problems.

When consumed in large quantities, coffee acts as a diuretic causing you to urinate more frequently, which can dehydrate your skin.

Sleeping in Makeup Skipping your skin care routine before sleeping may invite clogged pores, bacterial infections, and acne prone skin. Some even claim that your face would age more than two days for every night that you sleep with makeup on. If you are too exhausted to remove your makeup before sleeping, keep facial wipes near your bed to remove residues.

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Smoking If you spotted the correlation between skin problems and smoking, you would have kicked this habit long time ago. Well, smoking can spark bags and symptoms of unrest under your eyes, even if you had a good night sleep. Also your risk for psoriasis increases the more your smoke cigarettes, especially during childhood or pregnancy. Nicotine in cigarettes can stain teeth and escalate the cost of tooth whitening.

Needless to mention that smoking prompts aging skin, scars, blemishes, and yellow fingers.

Avoiding Sunscreen

Be Aware of Your Pillowcase Have you ever woke up in the morning and discovered inexplicable breakouts? Like anything that transfers dirt and oil to your skin, pillows can build-up dirt from hair and frequent use, which clog pores and cause blemishes.

Regardless of your pillowcase’s material, make sure to change it very regularly along with your bed sheets.

Hot Showers During winter, we often feel forced to take a hot shower without being aware of the consequences. First, the heat from the shower makes the skin’s oils soften, which can be removed with soap, yet it may lead to dry and itchy skin. Now once you step out of the shower, you may spot some dry patches due to frequent hot showers. If you have no other option but take a hot shower, make it very short, use gentle cleansers, and apply a good moisturizer when you are done.

If you look at a sunburned skin under a microscope, you would find that the cells and blood vessels have been damaged. With repeated sun damage, the skin starts to look unhealthy and wrinkled and increases your risk of cancer. Try to avoid sun from 10 am to 3 pm and make it a habit to apply sunscreen every few hours during the day to protect your skin against the sun’s harmful effects.

Unhealthy Diet Vitamins and minerals are imperative for a youthful and radiant skin. A poor diet, however, can make your skin prone to wrinkles, aging signs, breakouts, and dryness.

Lack of copper and folic acid will compromise your skin tone. Lack of vitamin C can speed aging signs and increase blemishes. If you want to maintain a healthy routine, include veggies, fruits, fish, nuts, grains, and grilled meat in your diet.

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The mind and body work together all the time. The way your mind control thoughts and attitudes affects the way your body controls pain. Negative feelings and emotions, such as grief and resentment, can worsen your pain in countless areas of the body.

We seldom correlate our physical pain to emotions, maybe because we are afraid to bring those negative feelings into light. Ever asked yourself, why your upper back pain is persistent even though you changed the pillows and performed few neck-shoulder workouts?

Well, the brain is massively interconnected with the rest of the body, and so with this kind of logic we have listed common areas that experience pain and their emotional reasons.

Right Shoulders: Outer world responsibilities and burdens.

Gut: Childhood traumas and trapped emotions can affect the digestion and the menstrual cycle.

Left Shoulders: Inner world responsibilities and burdens.

Heart: Abandonment, lack of attention, and insecurity.

Pelvis: Betrayal by someone trusted or by oneself.

Hip and Spine: Lack of emotional and financial support.

Right Leg: Career and financial struggles.

Left Leg: Old emotional and physical pain as well as lack of support.

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Bulletins/Health

The Mind and Body Relationship

DID YOU KNOW People who have been hurt by others often have formed downcast postures, which are muscular reactions to protect the heart and chest from experiencing another disappointment.

Back: Self-expression issues due to lack of trust, support, and inability to speak feelings.

Chest: Negative emotions, including lack of love, aloneness, humiliation, genetic memory, cruelty, and disappointment.

Liver: Feelings of anger, jealousy, resentment, and rage.

Spleen: Guilt responsibility center, including self-judgment, unworthy, failing to accept oneself, and not deserving anything good.

DID YOU KNOW Deeper insults go deeper into the body.

Small tragedies can be reflected on the neck or shoulders, while bigger ones go down in the guts and bowels.

Q&A

LADYBIRD’S You Ask, Experts Answer!

1

Dr. Scott Moon

Radiation Oncology

2

Dr. Barbara Lavi Clinical Psychology

What are the symptoms of breast cancer?

Is it possible to overcome my chocolate addiction?

Doctor’s Answer:

Doctor’s Answer:

A lump in the breast, bloody nipple discharge, skin redness, skin dimpling, skin looking like an orange peel, or a lump in the arm pit. If it presents at a later stage, could be a new pain in a bone like back or ribs, strokelike symptoms, or anorexia/weight loss.

3

Dr. Bertrand Kaper

Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

What causes my knee to make clocking noises?

Doctor’s Answer:

Clicking of the knees can be caused by a number of problems, including patellar chondromalacia, torn meniscal cartilage, arthritis, or a loose body in the knee. If there is a pain associated with the clicking, an orthopedic consult may be necessary to assist in evaluation and treatment.

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Few people treat chocolate, sugar, or caffeine addictions although they are very common and hard to overcome.

The side effects are less problematic than alcohol or other drugs, which is why they have been neglected.

However, they can have health consequences like stress.

Contact someone who specializes in addictions.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler Psychiatry

Can a cold cause diarrhea?

Doctor’s Answer:

The most common symptoms of a cold are sneezing, running nose, feeling tired, congestion, and scratchy throat. Additional symptoms can be coughing, headaches, mucus dripping down the back of the throat, loss of appetite, and fever among children.

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Dr. Jay Kashkin

Allergy and Immunology

How much time does an allergic reaction to hair dye take to occur?

Doctor’s Answer:

Contact reactions to hair dye are similar to that of poison ivy although the distribution is usually limited to the scalp, neck, shoulders, and sometimes upper chest.

It falls under the category of a type IV hypersensitivity reaction. This is different than a reaction to pollen or pets which cause immediate symptoms (minutes to a few hours) called a type I reaction. It appears in 24-96 hours.

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Dr. Brian Le

Pain Management

I have upper back pain between shoulder blades when moving neck.

What do you recommend?

Doctor’s Answer:

The neck and back pain can be caused by muscle strain, spinal stenosis, ruptured disc, and nerve impingement. It sounds like you have neck pain radiating to upper back area. If your pain persists, you should seek help from a pain management doctor.

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Dr. Susan Wingo Endocrinology

What kind of illness can cause hair loss?

Doctor’s Answer:

Actually any change in your body, even a good change like weight loss, can cause a temporary increase in the normal rate of hairs falling out. But this is a short phase and when the hairs grow back, your hair will be as full as ever.

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Tracy Alexander and Marlene Clarkin Editor-in-chief of myhirestyle.com

What do I need to bring for a vacation?

Expert’s Answer:

Start editing your vacation clothes today! Purchase the bathing suit that flatters your figure not your wallet.

The thrill of a bargain fades if you are not confident in your swimsuit. Don’t let your cover-up, hat, and flipflops be an after thought. These accessories can make or break your seaside ensemble. Tuck some sunblock in a great beach tote and you are ready to celebrate summer’s premiere.

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Fitness

Reasons Why Women Should

Love

Weight Training

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There is a common misconception among women that lifting weight and gaining loads of muscles may obliterate their feminine and delicate appearance. Lifting weights may not necessarily transform you into a Manish look, as a matter of fact; it could be your ultimate solution to perfectly shape your body while building strength and endurance. Here are few reasons why you should start lifting weight… today!

GET THE PERFECT SHAPE Weight training can drastically advance your fitness level. If you want to tone up your flabby arms, lessen cellulite around your buttocks and thighs, stretch your skin, and diminish superfluous fats around the belly, a fitness program that incorporates weight training three times a week can do that for you. “Researchers at Tufts University found that when overweight women lifted heavy weights twice a week, they lost an average of 14.6 pounds of fat and gained 1.4 pounds of muscle.”

SPICE UP YOUR WORKOUT Lifting weights can be amusing more than spinning or running on a treadmill. To spice up your workouts, you may add a variety of trainings with weights into your program. For instance, you may add free weights to workouts such as dumbbells, kettlebells, sandbags, and barbell, or you may use weight machines, such as leg press, lateral pull-down, and hack squat.

BUILD STRENGTH Weight training can build strength; which is an aspect that many people take for granted. It goes without saying that we all wish to have the ability to lift our children, lift heavy objects, or hold the big grocery packs without feeling exhausted or experiencing shoulder and back pain. When we build strength we also build a proper body posture and some confidence.

STRESS RELIEF Any type of exercise can relieve your daily stress caused by endless responsibilities, work demands, unbearable traffic jam, and children’s non-stop nagging. There is a physiological component of stress relief with exercising, where the body releases endorphins in the brain, which positively alters our mood post to workout.

BETTER HEALTH Women can benefit from weight training in the long run. They can offset the risk of osteoporosis earlier in life and keep the bones stronger and healthier for many years. Lifting weights also increases

insulin sensitivity and the body’s overall ability to manage blood sugar levels, hence lessens the risk for type II diabetes.

REDUCE INJURIES AND ARTHRITIS Weight lifting improves joint stability, builds stronger ligaments and tendons, and improves physical function within people with arthritis. “A study conducted at the University of Wales in Bangor, United Kingdom, found that mildly disabled participants who lifted weights for 12 weeks increased the frequency and intensity at which they could work with less pain and improved range of movement.”

QUALITY SLEEP Strength training greatly augments sleep quality and makes you fall asleep faster and deeper. “A study published in the International SportMed Journal suggests that morning resistance training or high intensity training greatly affects the quality of sleep and lengthens the time of sleep the night after training.”

HEART HEALTH The American Heart association has proved that pumping iron is a healthy form of exercise for people who have heart disease and it can reduce their heart problems as well.

“A study in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning found that those who lift weights are less likely to have heart disease risk factors such as a large waist circumference, high triglycerides, elevated blood pressure, and elevated glucose levels.’’

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Triceps Kickback

To perform this workout, you’ll need a dumbbell and preferably a free weight bench.

• Grasp dumbbell in one hand.

• Kneel over the bench with your free arm supporting your body. If you don’t have a bench, you can simply put one knee on the floor. Make sure to keep your head up.

• While keeping your upper arm stationary, lift the weights until the arm is fully extended.

• After a brief pause, inhale and slowly lower the dumbbell back to the initial position.

• Start with 2 sets of 15-12 repetitions for each arm and add a 3rd set when you feel comfortable.

Bulletins/Fitness

How to Work Out to Get Rid of Flabby Arms

Triceps Dips

In order to perform triceps dip, you need a chair.

• Hover over the chair and place your arms on the seat or the armrests.

• Scoot your feet away from the chair so that they’re approximately 45 degrees to the floor.

• Slowly lower yourself down, bending your arms to 90 degrees, and bring yourself back up.

• Start with 12-10 repetitions and try to work up to 20-15.

TIP

Bicep Curl on a Bosu Ball

• Standing on the flat side of a Bosu ball, lift weights toward your shoulder while keeping your back straight and shoulders away from your ears.

• Perform 4 sets of 12-10 repetitions each.

Implement a healthy eating habit that includes veggies, fruits, grilled meat, green tea, dark chocolate, and plenty of water. Avoid sports and nutrition bars, greasy foods, fizzy drinks, and processed foods.

DID YOU KNOW

Capsicums can burn any fat in the body as well as boost your metabolism. Eat one unit a day and you will spot the difference within a couple of weeks.

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Nutrition

Foods that Reduce Bone Density Protein: Too much protein may lower bone density. Protein builds strong bones, but when you eat an excessive amount of protein, your body produces a chemical called sulfate that can cause calcium to leach out of the bones.

Caffeinated Drinks: “In a recent study of 31,527 Swedish women ages 40 to 76, conducted by the Swedish Department of Toxicology’s National Food Administration, researchers found that women who drink 330 milligrams of caffeine or more a day, the equivalent of about four cups of coffee have an increased risk of bone fractures.”

Vitamin A: Too much of the retinol form found in vitamin A interferes with vitamin D absorption, which causes bone loss. The retinol form of vitamin A can be found in such animal-source foods as liver, egg yolks, dairy products, and dietary supplements.

Sodium: Too much sodium can cause you to excrete calcium in your urine and perspiration. Sodium is found in table salt and many processed foods.

Wheat Bran: It reduces the absorption of calcium when eaten at the same time as calcium.

Salt: Found in processed meats, fast food, and processed foods, huge amount of salt intake can contribute in ruining your bone density.

Soft Drinks: Many soft drinks and certain other carbonated soft drinks contain phosphoric acid, which can increase calcium excretion in your urine leading to reducing your bone density.

Best Foods for Your Bones: Milk: Calcium is the foundation of strong bones.

Adults up to age 50 need 1,000 milligrams per day. A cup of yogurt has at least as much calcium as a 2 cups of milk.

Sardines: They build bone mass in our bodies and enhance the overall bone density.

Greens: Consume adequate vitamin K, found in green. Go for dark leafy greens such as bok choy, Chinese cabbage, and kale.

Calcium Supplements: If you don’t get enough calcium, go for calcium supplements.

Salmon: Salmon and other types of fatty fish offer bone-boosting nutrients. They contain vitamin D, which aids in calcium absorption when the skin is exposed to sunlight. They’re also high in omega-3 fatty acids, which are healthy for the bones.

Nuts and Seeds: They can boost bones’ health.

Walnuts and flaxseeds are packed with omega-3 fatty acids. Peanuts and almonds contain potassium, which protects against the loss of calcium in urine. Nuts also contain protein and other nutrients that build strong bones.

Beans (legumes): While beans contain calcium, beans contain magnesium, fiber, and other nutrients; they are also high in substances called phytates, which contributes for a better bone health.

Tip: Getting regular exercise, especially weight-bearing and muscle strengthening exercise can enhance your bone density.

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Nutrition

Why Eat This?

Coconut

• Coconut is a potent anti-bacterial and • Coconut can contribute in developing anti-fungal, meaning they kill harmful strong bones and teeth, as it absorbs bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Hence, calcium and magnesium. It also consuming raw coconut, coconut prevents osteoporosis, a condition in milk, or coconut oil can make you which the bones become fragile and resilient to various health problems lose density. and infections.

• Coconut oil’s antioxidant elements • Coconut has been proven to have can slow down the aging process by anti-cancer effects especially of the protecting the body from harmful colon and breast. This is due to the free radicals and maintain smoother oil’s protective nature and ability to skin. Apply coconut oil on your skin protect the body from infection whilst on daily basis for a silky, smooth skin. cleansing your system.

• Coconut oil is also known to heal skin • Coconut is rich in crucial minerals, disorders such as eczema, psoriasis, vitamins, and fibers, as well as calcium, and dermatitis. potassium, magnesium, and electrolytes.

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5 Word Answer

Super Food...

What are the best foods for hair regrowth?

Avocado

• Avocados provide 20 essential nutrients including eight essential vitamins: vitamins C, E, K and the B vitamins of B-6, folate (which is crucial during pregnancy, protects against miscarriage and neural tube defects), thiamine, riboflavin and pantothenic acid. Avocados also serve as a good source of essential minerals, including potassium (which helps control blood pressure) and magnesium.

• Avocado has a special element that is rich in folate, which is linked to a lowered risk of depression.

• Avocados are loaded with powerful antioxidants and nutrients including lutein and zeaxanthin, which reduce the 60 | August 2015

Salmon, spinach, guava, cinnamon, and eggs.

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risk of developing age-related macular degeneration.

Rich in fibers, avocados can reduce constipation, maintain a healthy digestive system, lessen the risk of colon cancer, and assist with weight loss.

The monosaturated fats present in avocados can make you feel full for long hours.

Avocados can decrease cholesterol and triglyceride levels, inflammatory markers, blood pressure, and various health difficulties.

Avocados are nutrient-boosters by helping the body absorb essential fat-soluble nutrients.

Avocados contain natural plant sterol called betasitosterol, which preserves healthy heart.

Fix with Food

Do you suffer from stress?

Asparagus are high in folate, hence they maintain a peaceful state of mind.

All berries, including strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries, are rich in vitamin C, known to combat stress. Cashews are an especially good source of zinc that fights anxiety and depression. Chamomile tea leads to a huge drop in anxiety symptoms.

Dark chocolate is known to lower blood pressure, adding to a feeling of calm. Because stress weakens our immune system, we need garlic, to boost our endurance. Oatmeal causes your brain to produce serotonin, which is a good chemical element to help reduce stress. Oysters also contain zinc that makes you feel calm.

Walnuts contain alpha-linolenic acid, an essential omega-3 fatty acids that prevent memory loss and reduce the stress.

Protein Peas, seeds, beans, tempeh, quinoa, edamame, nuts, and non-dairy milks.

Iron Cashews, dark chocolate, soybeans, lentils, apricots, pumpkin seeds, spinach, and tofu.

Calcium Soy yogurt, blackstrap molasses, kale, okra, tahini, almond butter, broccoli, and sesame seeds.

Bulletins/Nutrition

There Are Many Excellent Vegan Sources Of

DID YOU KNOW Several studies show that a plant-based diet can boost the body’s metabolism by 16% faster than meat-based diet.

Phosphorus Mushrooms, garlic, wheat bran, dried beans, cashews, and pumpkin seeds.

Potassium Bananas, oranges, dried apricots, potatoes, avocado, and collard green.

DID YOU KNOW Vegetarianism has roots in ancient India and most of the world’s vegetarians are Indians.

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Cooking

Creative Recipes By: Heba Ezz

Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers Yield: 8 servings Total Time: 70 minutes Ingredients: • • • • • • • • • • • • •

1 medium onion, chopped 1 tbsp. olive oil 2 ribs celery, chopped 1 tbsp. ground cumin 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained and liquid reserved 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained 3/4 cup quinoa 1 1/2 cups water 1 cup grated Parmisan cheese 4 large red bell peppers, halved lengthwise and ribs removed Salt and pepper to taste

Directions: • Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion, celery, and jalapeno for about 5 minutes, until soft, then add cumin and garlic and cook for an additional minute. Stir in drained tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated.

• Stir in black beans, quinoa, and 1 1/2 cups water. Cover and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until quinoa is tender. Stir in 1 cup of cheese and season with salt and pepper, if desired.

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and pour reserved liquid from tomatoes in the bottom of your baking dish. Fill each halved bell pepper with 3/4 cup quinoa mixture and place in baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.

Transfer stuffed bell peppers onto serving dish and drizzle pan juices over top. Enjoy!

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Crown Jewel Cake Yield: 6-8 servings Total Time: 7 hours

To make this cake you will need a 7” round spring-form pan, an 11x17” jelly roll pan, and a tea towel.

Ingredients: • • • • • • • • • •

1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar for sprinkling tea towel 1 cup almond flour 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/3 cup all purpose flour 3 large eggs 1 egg yolk 3 egg whites 1/4 cup extra fine granulated sugar 2 tbsp. butter, melted 1/2 tbsp. pink/rose gel food coloring or deep pink gel food coloring (do not use liquid food coloring)

Directions: • To make gelatin cubes: Prepare 3 oz. flavored gelatin packages (I used 3 different colors/flavors of Jello brand) as directed on the box. When set, cut into cubes and store in refrigerator for later use.

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Prepare tea towel with 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar. Grease jelly roll pan, line with parchment and grease paper.

• Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment beat the almond flour, 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar, flour, and eggs until combined, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary. Add the 1 egg yolk and food coloring, then mix again to combine.

• In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites with an electric hand mixer. When foamy, gradually add in the granulated sugar until a white, thick meringue forms. Gently fold the meringue into the almond flour mixture. Add the melted butter and carefully fold again, as to not deflate the batter.

• Pour mixture into jelly roll pan and bake for 5-8 minutes. Watch it carefully as it cooks quickly and will burn easily.

• Remove cake from oven and turn out onto tea towel. Trim edges and cut one long piece of cake big enough to fit around the inside of the 7” spring form pan. You may have to piece together a bit of the crust.

• Using your pan as a guide, cut a circle of cake and press it into the bottom of the pan evenly.

Filling: • • • • • •

1 tbsp. powdered gelatin 1 cup pineapple juice 1/4 cup cold water 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 - 1 1/2 cups reserved gelatin cubes (you will have left-over cubes if making a variety of colors)

• Put the pineapple juice in a small sauce pan and sprinkle powdered gelatin over; let it sit for a few minutes until dissolved. Heat gelatin/pineapple juice mixture on the stovetop until melted. Remove from heat and stir in the cold water. Transfer to a small bowl and let stand on counter-top until it cools slightly.

Place in refrigerator until mixture has completely cooled (about 5 minutes) but hasn’t set up - it should still be liquid.

• In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Whisk the gelatin/ pineapple juice mixture into the cream until combined.

Drop the gelatin cubes in the cream randomly. Shake the bowl until the gelatin cubes sink into the cream (stirring them in with a spoon can damage the cubes).

Pour the mixture into the sponge-lined pan and chill for at least 6 hours or overnight.

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Love & Relationships

Waving Wanders of the Relationship World

Irritating Behaviors and Imperfections of the PERFECT MAN!

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BY: LAUREN K. CLARK LOVE… love, love, love! That is, after all, the ultimate goal of being in any committed relationship. Unconditional love, as a matter of fact. Highlighting the wonderful attributes of your partner, while also coming into terms with those minor, annoying habits that come to irritate you from time-to-time. Now, of course, some are tolerable—I suppose. Yet, then, there are those horrendous mannerisms, making you wish you had a magic wand to magically whisk away all of your partner’s bad habits. Well, newsflash, for you ladies... you don’t have that magic wand; and it seems that those annoying habits won’t be going away anytime soon. So, what’s next?

Alright! So, you get out your pen and paper and create your own personal pros and cons checklist.

Sitting on your couch or at your desk, tapping your pen, going back and forth in your head, you question if the relationship is even worth the hassle of putting up with all of those annoying nuances. Time has passed, and the list is complete.

Now, when you look at the list, do the pros outweigh the cons? Or is it the reverse? Even if the cons do outnumber the pros, are they really as significant as the most important thing in a relationship-the power of love? And in this “semi-analysis” of your partner, do you want a human robot (in all of their perfection), or a real person-“flaws and all?” Maybe it is time for you to take a look in the mirror and re-evaluate your own habits. Are you perfect? And are there annoying habits about yourself that your partner could be irritated by, but avoids calling them out to you out of compassion for your feelings? Most importantly, their lack of criticism on your annoying, behavior patterns, mainly because they truly love you; realizing that your imperfections are part of who you are, and what they love about YOU! Cut it out, Ms.I-NEED-TO-HAVE-THEPERFECT-MAN and concentrate on appreciating the RIGHT MAN! Do I have your attention now?

Good! Because if I do, the first thing you need to do is throw that stupid list away! Now! Right now!

If you realize that you are madly and passionately in love with your boyfriend, lover, or husband, why are you creating unnecessary problems that really don’t need to exist? Ok, sure. It can be annoying in always having to remind him to put the toilet seat down! His burps and other unpleasant noises make

you cringe. He leaves his clothes on the floor. Cookie crumbs make their way into the bed. Then last, but definitely not least, his mojo has started to work less and less in the bedroom department. Yes, I understand clearly. However, instead of focusing on what is bad, why not make a more positive list of things that truly matter!

• Does he tell you how beautiful you are?

• When you arrive home from a hectic day at the office, is he the first to ask you how your day was?

(Then kiss you, letting you know that everything will be alright.)

• Does he cook for you from time to time?

• Is his smile the most gorgeous you have ever seen?

there is room for improvement.

Relationships are about evolvement and growth. Just think about it, if you didn’t have those irritating habits, what memories would you have that showed how the two of you worked through them? And how your relationship became stronger at the end?

Alright, so is it clear now? YOU HAVE A GREAT MAN! Don’t ruin it over petty stuff ! Now if you want to work through it, here are a few real magic wands that may just help!

WAND #1Talk! Talk! Talk! Convey to your partner about what behaviors are annoying to you. In return, be ready for similar criticism. Both sides have their say, but I promise you that it can do wonders!

WAND #2• When you do make love, is he concerned about your feelings and emotions more than his own?

• Does he rub your feet, making sure that you are comfortable when you get home?

• When the stresses of the day get too much to handle, does he text you or call just to tell you that he loves you?

If eroticism is missing in the bedroom; perhaps it is time for the two of you to see a therapist, more like a sex therapist! Enjoy the fun in re-discovering your sex life!

WANDS #3Make it a daily activity for the two of you to mention a positive thing about each other. It’s a given that the negative is not as monumental as you are making it.

WAND #4• And those special moments, when it is just the two of you (as he looks into your eyes, proclaiming you as the most beautiful woman in the world), do you feel safe with him in his arms?

If the answer is YES to all of these questions, then do those annoying behaviors really matter? Of course

Set relationship goals together, designing a plan for what you would like to work on and how to obtain these goals!

Enjoy this journey, ladies!

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Mother & Child

How to Deal With Your Disrespectful Teen?

If your teen started cursing, yelling, arguing, ignoring you, refusing requests, or name-calling, this is when you should interfere to handle the situation properly and set appropriate limits. This certainly requires some patience; you will play crucial roles as a teacher, coach, and limit setter.

Here are some rules to instruct them to behave appropriately.

1. Don’t take your teen’s altitude personally. Don’t take what your teen is saying or doing personally, the behavior is all about having the feel of freedom and doing whatever he wants without any restrictions, this behavior is called ‘independency’.

As a parent, be clear and direct with your teen. If they start calling bad names for instance, set some limits and try to build a mutual respect. Attempt to deal with your child’s behavior objectively, don’t over react or under react the situation. So basically, when the adolescent doesn’t obey, the parent feels disrespected. Parents need to understand that their teen’s acts of rebelliousness come from the fact that they want to feel independent.

2. Be prepared for some disrespectful behavior during adolescence period and note that this is normal; all you have to do is to plan ahead for this stage on how you are going to deal with this. Note that, you don’t have to attend every fight your child invites you to. If your child has been extremely disrespectful because you didn’t set any limits around their behavior, talk with them once everybody cools down to set some restrictions.

3. Avoid power struggles. Don’t get involved in power struggle or you will mislay. If your kid is swearing in your face, calling you names, or ignoring you, ask him/her to behave differently. It is not a war.

Force a consequence for the behavior and then have a follow-up discussion about that behavior.

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better. Teach them how to behave, encourage them when they get it right, and set boundaries when they get it wrong. Do not lecture or give long speeches, as your teen will simply tune out.

5. Be calm. When your child talks back to you or refuses to do something you have asked for, stay calm; neither threaten nor yell, as these behaviors can trigger negative results. Simply state the behavior and remind your child of the penalties. If your child is out of control, ignore the situation and initiate a conversation later.

6. Be firm. Do not negotiate with your child or go into an argument about the consequences and rules that you are enforcing, or else it will be expected to witness undesired behaviors later on.

7. Be willing to have discussions rather than arguments about adjusting the rules without giving your teen the chance to be rude. Listen to them and be ready for a discussion.

8. Be a role model. Pay special attention to the way you speak to your child and to others. Are you being sarcastic, rude, or mature? Your child will replicate your tone and the way you treat others. If you commit any verbal mistake, admit that to your teen to make a fruitful difference in terms of communication.

9. Help your teen in making right choices within the boundaries that you set. Let them take charge of their personal behaviors, even if it suggests a series of negative circumstances and outcomes. Make sure to give them options in situations that allow them to build their own opinion, and to force your opinion in situations that allow no room for negotiations.

10. Don’t be vulgar with your teen. Explain your worries about the progress of your relationship and your intention to build a pleasant connection and understanding.

11. Use humor. A shared laugh can lighten the tone of a conversation, while a sarcastic or fake tone may ruin everything. Use descriptive praise with your teenager for positive communication. This lets him know that you value his opinions.

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The Best, The Top & The Must Do

MUST TRY Here Comes the Sun by ARTDECO The limited summer collection ‘Here Comes The Sun’ by ARTDECO arouses that holiday feeling. A naturally bronzed and matte finish is achieved with the fragrance- and paraben-free Bronzing Powder Compact.

Inca oil is quickly absorbed and preserves moisture. Pea extract regenerates the collagen structure. The ultra light Sunshine Glow Fluid “sunshine glow” conjures up a refined, sun-kissed finish. The limited Sunshine Blush “good morning sunshine” features a highly brilliant color and good durability. The new Sunshine Eye shadows impress with a good ink transfer and long-lasting, intensive color strength. The new paraben-free Khol Kajal, a tapered lip liner, impresses with its consistent color output. Achieving a dramatic or smokey eyes look with the Khol Kajal is child’s play. The new Sunshine Lip Gloss provides shiny lips. The Art Couture Nail Lacquer enables a long-lasting, brilliant shine thanks to its patented ingredients. Finally, the limited Spray on Leg Foundation conjures up attractively tanned legs.

All products are available at Mazaya stores.

NOT TO BE MISSED Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Show in Cairo 2013 Disney Theatrical Productions, Broadway Entertainment Group and NETworks Presentations are delighted to announce that, in celebration of Disney’s Beauty and The Beast’s 20th anniversary on the stage, the show will visit Cairo from the 7th of October for two weeks for the very first time as part of its International tour. The international tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast sees the show’s original Broadway creative team reuniting to bring this Broadway classic to life.

The musical is directed by Rob Roth and choreographed

by Matt West, with Costume Design by Ann Hould-Ward (Tony Award® winner for her work on Disney’s Beauty and the Beast), Lighting Design by Natasha Katz, Scenic Design

by Stanley A. Meyer, Sound Design by John Petrafesa Jr., and Music Supervision by Michael Kosarin.

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Reviews

album

Handwritten By Shawn Mendes After signing a record deal with Island Records in June 2014, Mendes released his debut single “Life of the Party”, which peaked at number 24 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

“Something Big” was released as the album’s second single on November 7, 2014 and it is Mendes’ first official music video and yes it makes you want to party. “Stitches” was released as the album’s third single on May 5, 2015 and is by far his best song. In the album’s first week, it was sold around 106.000 times.

movie Fast And Furious 7 Let’s all be honest with ourselves. Everyone who watched this movie, cried at some point. The movie is directed by James Wan and starring Vin Diesel, Paul Walker (everyone’s gone sweetheart), Jason Statham, Michelle Rodriguez, and Jordana Brewster. The movie finishes the film to honor Paul Walker legacy, where Deckard Shaw seeks revenge against Dominic Toretto and his family for his comatose brother, which puts them all in danger once again. It is highly recommended to watch this movie.

book The Art Of Being Normal By Lisa Williamson Lisa Williamson finally published her first book “the art of being normal” which is a powerful tale of a transgender teenager’s struggle with identity. Everybody at school thinks that David Piper is gay. Schoolmates bully him, but only two best friends know the truth – David wants to be a girl. But Leo Denton stands up once for David in a fight, and the friendship takes a little twist.

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Hotels

An Unforgettable Summer Vacation at Four Seasons Resort, Sharm El Sheikh Voted # 1 resort in the world by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler, Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh has recently unveiled its newest three nights’ getaway package, just on time for a summer holiday by the shores of the Red Sea. The special summer offer features luxurious accommodations and privacy for families travelling with their young children. Travelers receive a complimentary third night when booking two consecutive nights at the Resort, and can benefit from complimentary round–trip private transfers between the airport and the resort in luxury vehicles, while indulging a complimentary mouth–watering lavish Mediterranean breakfast for two at Arabesque restaurant.. This Package is valid until September 21, 2015.

Make The Most of Your Summer Holidays With #Marriottsummer Global travellers can now make the most of their summer with Marriott International’s latest summer promotion. As part of the offer, all guests staying from May 29th to September 13th 2015 will get free night stays and a 50 percent discount on a variety of services across 35 of its beautiful properties in the Middle East and Africa region. Guests must complete their stays between May 29th and September 13th 2015 at any participating property within the Marriott International Middle East & Africa portfolio.

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Cairo Welcomes Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski The land of ancient history and grand kingdoms is now home to Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski. The Palace is set to welcome its first guests in the third quarter of 2015, marking the start of a new experience of European luxury. Kempinski’s second property in the capital features 224 rooms and 21 spacious suites and is a short 15-minute drive from Cairo International Airport. Located in the heart of the city’s new business and leisure district, the ‘Palace’ has a unique exterior architecture that embraces royalty with azure cupolas crowning it and a courtyard evoking Austrian palatial landmarks. Diverse restaurants and bars represent culinary heritage of all time, leaving the most discerning palate satisfied and sated.

Services

MED-EL Opens the First Specialized Rehabilitation Center in Cairo In an effort to promote the well being of the patients with hearing loss, MED-EL opens its first specialized rehabilitation center in the country. The opening event welcomed the Minister’s advisor and official Spokesmen’s of the Ministry of Health, Prof. Dr. Hossam Abdel Gaffer, and leading doctors and surgeons to commemorate their success on action. The center is established with an objective of providing the best possible rehabilitation for children with implants, to enable them to reach their full potential.

Cosmetics

Video by Bioderma Highlights Importance of Daily Suncare Protection for All Ages An eye-opening video highlighting the effects of UV rays on skin has been created by pioneering French dermo-cosmetic brand, Bioderma to raise awareness of the importance of effective sun protection and the need to use sunscreen whenever we’re outdoors. The movie, which has already enjoyed almost 100,000 views online, was filmed during Bioderma’s Beach Day Out held in Dubai at the beginning of summer. Beachgoers at the event crowded the Bioderma stand to be filmed by the UV camera, enabling them to see the exact effects the sun has had on their skin. They then applied Bioderma’s revolutionary new Photoderm MAX Aquafluide sunscreen to their skin to see the effectiveness of using sunscreen to shield your skin from harmful UV rays. The Bioderma UV video can be viewed on the Bioderma Facebook or YouTube channels.

Soleil Protect, Repair, Beautify With 25 years of experience in hair care, Kerastase is bringing its sun protection range Soleil to Egypt this summer. Soleil products are customized to not only protect and reinforce hair from damage of sun but also to provide nourishment to beautify your locks all throughout the summer season. The range is composed based on a unique hair ritual to guarantee perfect solar protection with 3 simple steps: Protect, Cleanse, and Treat. The new Soleil range has a tailored process to each unique hair type from normal to unruly, dry hair so despite the nature of your locks Kerastase will keep your glamorous look from the beach to the city.

SHOPS

“Creative Egypt” A New Concept For Modern Egyptian Heritage Products Cairo witnessed a great celebration for the inauguration of the first store for heritage handicraft products, named “Creative Egypt”, at Omar Effendi’s Ahmed Orabi branch in Mohandessin. The inauguration ceremonies brought together high-profile figures, topped by Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab, and the Ministers of Industry, Trade and SMEs, Social Solidarity, Local Development, and Investment. Cairo and Giza Governors attended the event, together with many designers, artisans, and media professionals.

“Creative Egypt” is an Industrial Modernization Center (IMC) initiative that is essential for sustainable development and inclusive business, which aims to revive and preserve Egyptian heritage handicrafts by reintroducing high quality modernized products to be marketed locally and globally.

Ddressie: A Collaborative Project Bringing Essie Colors to Life Brush strokes, intricate stitches, dynamic colors, and one grand vision. In one small design studio, two great minds came together to liberate beauty from the borders of bottles and revolutionize the static concepts of fashion.

Talented designer Deana Shaaban and renowned artist Tarek Abdel Kawi joined forces with international nail-care brand Essie for a special artistic project. The trio took a huge leap in the fashion industry by turning one dress into a state of art and beauty. To document the beauty of the Ddressie gown, Mahmoud Abdel Salam used his talent to highlight the vibrant palette of “Essie colors of the season” through an outstanding photoshoot.

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Leo

July 23- August 22

Life: This is the best time to focus on yourself and to discover your sources of happiness. During this phase, you will be determined to find answers for all unsolved problems, which will help you take good decisions for your future life.

Libra There’s a greater burst of energy coming your way, as if you’re making a new start. Keep your mind focused inward while you continue to direct activities outwardly.

Love: You may have difficulty in reaching an agreement with your beloved one. You both have different ideas and feelings about what would be good for each of you. If you both aim to make progress, then it is possible through a genuine heart-toheart discussion.

Scorpio It may seem like there’s contention around. Remember that your path is the one that you chose. You may or may not have expected the barriers, but they’re unavoidable.

Career: Any sort of travel opportunity associated with your career will be highly successful and recommended.

If someone needs a task done outside of your workplace, go for it.

Fashion Tip: Your style shines with brilliance and confidence. Your shape is striking, angular and flowing, helping to enhance your natural royal quality. Your star sign colors are golden and red.

Virgo Your rational brain knows the right way to go. Your mood may dictate the action, but let your brain handle the steering. Don’t get overly worked up over nothing.

Tempers may rise in heated debates over what is and isn’t fair.

Be part of the solution, not the problem.

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Sagittarius Be a pioneer in your world.

Go on an adventure with a courageous spirit. Your emotions are fired up and ready to go, and you are certainly ready for a new challenge.

Capricorn Your mind is surprisingly clear, and your thinking fits in line with what your ego has set out to accomplish. The key for you is to let your emotions speak. Take charge and let yourself go after what you want.

Aquarius Your mood is likely quite good, and you have an added some self-confidence that will help you along in any upcoming projects and situations.

Pieces You may be plagued by an important decision. The good news is that once you make up your mind, you will feel much better about yourself.

Aries There’s a certain quality in your personal relationships that motivates you in life. This is one of the reasons why your emotions play an important role.

Taurus This period is full of difficulties and you will tend to question yourself. You will start thinking about your personality. Your ego risks bruising and you will have the greatest difficulty turning your intention into real action.

Gemini You’re feeling frisky and you’re happy to take the lead. It seems like the starting gate has just opened and you’re leading the charge.

Cancer You have a dynamic personality; avoid expending your energy on pointless conversations. Try to be a little more realistic. Consider any possible compromises very carefully.

Crédit Agricole Egypt continues ‘Ramadan Bags Initiative’ for 3rd year in a row.

Fairmont Raffles Hotels International names Magdi Gamil“2014 Director Of Sales & Marketing”.

Join a live tour of Alexander Mcqueen: savage beauty from your phone. The v&a is broadcasting live on periscope from the sold out exhibition.

City Centre Alexandria Celebrates the Spirit of Ramadan through Exclusive Festivities.

Prestigious Recognitions for Hilton Worldwide Hotels in Egypt were at the World Travel Awards 2015.

Semiramis InterContinental Cairo hosted an Iftar for a group of 57357 Children and their parents.

‘Share3 Zaman’ took over Dandy Mega Mall with sounds, sights and smells of Ramadan. A trip down memory lane, a full month of retro celebrations and entertainment.

Samsung Electronics announces earnings guidance For Q2 2015.

Consolidated revenues estimated at USD 42.4 Billion, operating profit at USD 6.1 Billion.

Eurosmart, the world’s most popular line of GROHE faucets and fittings, is now available in the Middle East presenting innovative functions for the first time.

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Metawee Group pumps 750 million pounds investments in “Blue Blue” Sokhna Resort to support the real estate market and Egyptian economy.

INJAZ Al-Arab, the regional office of Junior Achievement Worldwide(JAW), announced the appointment of Akef Al-Aqrabawi as the organization’s Chief Executive Officer.

Semiramis InterContinental Cairo Night & Day Restaurant was awarded Trip Advisor Certificate 2015.

As part of its Ramadan campaign «Threads of Light Brings us Together», PepsiCo celebrated the finale of «Ramadan Champions Cup», by offering a half million pounds prize.

As part of the ongoing strategy of Sheraton Montazah Hotel, the hotel has invited 75 orphans and handicapped children to an iftar at Tabia Ballroom.

Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence organized an Iftar in light of the Holy Month of Ramadan and hosted orphans from Dar El Iman Oprhanage.

The initiative is part of the Hotel’s “Make a Difference” campaign.

Swiss Arts Council launches ‘Now and Here, Swiss theatrical readings’ programme.

The readings programme will be organised annually over the next two years, and it is held for the first time in Cairo.

Fairmont raffles hotels international names Fairmont Nile City’s sales & marketing team “2014 team of the year”.

Novartis’ new heart failure medicine LCZ696, now called Entresto™, approved

by FDA to reduce risk of cardiovascular death and heart failure hospitalization.

One hundred Ladies and Gentlemen from The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo, lead a cleanup day at Al Shrouq Hospital, reflecting the hotel dedication to the local community.

JW Marriott Cairo hosted a spectacular Sohour for its regular patrons to celebrate the support and achievement for the year 2015.

Renaissance Hotels, a hotel brand known for inspiring its guests to Live Life to Discover, hosted its fourth annual Global Day of Discovery on June 11th at more than 160 of its hotels around the world.

Unprecedented Surprises Await City Centre Maadi Visitors during August.

MasterCard renews sponsorship of UEFA Champions League.

Extension of longstanding partnership will take MasterCard’s support of prestigious European competition up to 24 years.

Al Futtaim Group Real Estate Egypt: The pedestrian bridge will be constructed in front of Cairo Festival City, it will feature escalators and elevators to facilitate crossing the Ring Road for the sick and elderly.

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On Spot Swedish National Day The Swedish National Day was celebrated with appropriate style as Absolut headed to the gorgeous embassy grounds to prove what a true taste of Sweden is. With a bar serving up special Absolut cocktails and a stunning performance by Swedish Arab-Fusion band Tarab band, Swedish expats and embassy’s staff mingled with some special guests for a unique night out in Cairo.

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On Spot Mercedes-Benz Egypt Hosts its Annual Sohour

Press and Media Gathering at Conrad Cairo Conrad Cairo held its annual media and press Iftar at Solana Restaurant. The attendees enjoyed the Ramadan charming atmosphere, the delicious iftar at Solana restaurant, and the shisha flavors served overlooking the Nile at Jayda open-air restaurant. They expressed their admiration for the place and considered it as the best place to spend an elegant Ramadan evening.

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On Spot Dusit Thani LakeView’s Sohour Event What is a better way to celebrate great relationships than Ramadan’s Sohour. Dusit Thani LakeView Cairo hosted its annual Sohour whereby the hotel partners in success from media and corporate accounts celebrated support and fruitful achievements throughout the year. The Sohour was held at “Dusit Tent” in such a vivid ambience embraced with such magical Thai touch overlooking the pool. Invitees enjoyed a variety of exquisite delights, oriental grills, and a wide range of flavored shisha along with oriental tunes of “Takht Sharky”.

Majid Al Futtaim Exquisite Iftar Majid Al Futtaim hosted an amazing Iftar for key Egyptian media on Sunday, 12th of July. The Iftar was attended by the company’s representatives in Egypt, where they highlighted the latest updates for Majid Al Futtaim’s projects locally including City Centre Maadi, City Centre Alexandria, and Mall of Egypt. The Iftar was attended by Abdallah El Nockrashy, Majid Al Futtaim Properties Country Head for Egypt; Diaa Yahia, Development Director – Shopping Malls, Majid Al Futtaim Properties – Egypt; and Mostafa Kholeif, Manager of City Centre Alexandria.

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On Spot Media and Press Iftar at InterContinental Cairo Citystars To thank all key journalists and media partners for their unlimited support and effort throughout the year, InterContinental Cairo Citystars hosted the annual media Iftar at Al Khal Restaurant. Iftar was followed by shisha, Ramadan drinks and pastries at The Lounge. Invitees expressed their admiration for the warm welcome and the great service.

A Spectacular Sohour at JW Marriot Cairo

JW Marriott Cairo hosted a spectacular Sohour for its regular patrons, which included Top Corporate Accounts, Travel Agents, Media Figures, and JW Charms Ladies Society celebrating the support and achievement for the year 2015.

The Sohour was held at Laialy Mirage with the breathtaking views of the beach. Invitees savored the exquisite tastes of hot and cold mezzahs, oriental grills, delectable desserts, and an endless range of flavored Shisha. In addition to live performance of the famous singer Mohamed Adaweya and rhythms of the live Duetto.

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On Spot Four Seasons’ Annual Ramadan Gathering for Media and Press Four Seasons Egypt held its annual Media Iftar on Sunday 28th of June, 2015 in honor of all the support from both print and digital media outlets in Cairo. The invitees were among the top media figures from online outlets and print publications in Egypt. It was a great evening filled with buzzing Ramadan atmosphere and delicious food from the most extensive buffet in town at La Gourmandise Ramadan Tent at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence.

GB Ghabbour Auto Throws a Memorable Sohour Event

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On Spot A Sohour to Remember at Semiramis InterContinental Cairo Semiramis InterContinental Cairo hosted a memorable Sohour for their customers, regular guests, and suppliers in the Cleopatra Ballroom; the event was leaded by lots of fun, including Hassaballah musicians, cup readers, and henna along with the performance of the super star pop singer Hesham Abbas.

Samsung Electronics Egypt Organizes a Sohour Event for the Media In celebration of Ramadan, Samsung Electronics Egypt arranged a Sohour for Egypt’s leading media figures at the Four Seasons Nile Plaza. The event was hosted by Tamer El Gamal, Head of HHP division and IM, Samsung Electronics Egypt and Ragia Samir, Head of Corporate Marketing, Samsung Electronics Egypt.

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On Spot A Ramadan Night to Remember at Som3a The Cairo Marriott & Omar El Khayyam Casino held its annual media sohour at Som3a Basha. Set in the heart of the Patio, at the khedivial gardens of the palace and splendid marble fountains, Som3a Basha enabled the crowd to enjoy the fresh air in palatial atmosphere. Som3a Basha was set up to reflect the Ramadan Flair with the original Street-Chic experience, where people enjoyed live cooking stations of the mouthwatering sohour specialties. The Sohour was attended by a selective group of publishers and media personnel representing the top media scene in Egypt.

Philips Egypt Hosts its Annual Media Iftar In keeping with the spirit of Ramadan, Philips Egypt hosted its annual media Iftar. The event was hosted by Tamer AbulGhar, Country Manager, Philips – Egypt in the presence of the newly appointed General Manager, HealthTech, North East Africa, Sameh Gabra. Media figures met with Philips Egypt team for Iftar and discussed the company’s latest developments and the opportunities the company sees in lighting, personal health, and health systems in the Egyptian market.

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On Spot A Special Ramadan Night at Holiday Inn Cairo Maadi

Holiday Inn Cairo Maadi celebrated Ramadan with media and business partners at Pool Lounge overlooking the majestic Nile River, where the guests enjoyed delicious Iftar by the Nile with the Live Oriental music.

Accor Group Egypt Hosts its Annual Iftar Event On the occasion of the Holy month of Ramadan, Accor Group, the world’s leading hotel operator celebrates the annual Iftar with the presence of a prestigious group of journalists. As part of our continuous efforts to strengthen relations with the media, Mr. Salah Oumouden, Vice President Operations of Accor Egypt, welcomed visitors in Novotel Cairo El Borg. All visitors enjoyed the wonderful company and a warm family-like atmosphere that reflected the spirit of Ramadan.

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