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November 2013 No.74
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NAGY
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I DO NOT FORGET,
I DO NOT FORGIVE.
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CONTENTS
Issue no.74 November 2013
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NOVEMBER 2013 Issue 74
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Editor-in-Chief
Abdo G. Mansour
On your mark... get set... go healthy!
In this never-ending sprint we call life,
remember to maintain momentum,
follow your dreams, and never give
up until you reach the finish line.
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18......Variety of CDs, DVDs & Books
18
INTERVIEWXPRESS
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ON T HE COVER
FITPICKS
20......Nagy Souraty
SHAPEUP
22......Healthify Your Beirut
Marathon Experience!
24......Back Pain Exercise Do’s & Don’ts
26......Maxime Chaya Celebrates His
World Record!
28......Ask The Coach
PSYCHOFOCUS
42
30......It's Fall! Get Moving With
Mövenpick Hotel Beirut
HEALTH101
32......Spirulina... Your Ticket To Good Health?
34......Spirulina... Your Ticket To Good Health?
36......Could You Have Diabetes Right Now?
38......The Mystery Behind Super-Agers
40......Kids Are Eating Their Veggies...Hooray!
PSYCHOFOCUS
42......Food’n Mood
44......The Ken & Barbie Myth
General Manager
Nada G. Farha
Responsible Manager
Antoinette Azar
Editorial Manager
Kristine Boujaoude
SEX'N YOU
HIGHLIGHT
INNERPEACE
SHOP'NSTYLE
Beauty Editor
Diana Badawi
104....Latest Trends
Contributors
Nisrine Tabet Bardawil
Nadine Issa
Jennifer Kanaan
Marina Shammas Karam
Dr. Judith Orloff
Julie Rammal
Stanley Siegel
78......Exploring The Spirituality In Us
BEAUTYCORNER
48......Your Rainbow Of Makeup
50......Skincare Between Love & Hate
52......Customized Beauty Treatments
With Dr. Burgener Switzerland
54......Five Secrets For That Hollywood Smile
56......Glamour Is In The Air
58......A Scarf-Like Perfume
60......Beauty Shop
62......CARE OF A FRUIT: Beets… Roots Of Beauty
HIGHLIGHT
65......8 Things You MUST Have In Your Car!
66......Retail Banking In 2020
68......Your Banking News
70......QUIZ: How Much Do You Know About
Your Bank Account?
72......ATV Riding... The Smart Way!
74......Top 5 Collectible Cars of All Time
76......Your Automotive News
SEX'NYOU
WHEELZ'NMOTION
112....The 2014 Ford EcoSport
80......Sex Quickies
82......A Sexual Revolution In The World
Of Masturbation
84......Symptoms You Shouldn't Keep
Away From Your Gyno!
86......Adult Attachment Disorder
88......Censuring Female Sexuality
90......SEX CHALLENGE OF THE MONTH:
Sex Behind The Wheel
WORKOUT
92......Pre-Holiday Ab Secret
LIFESTYLE
96......When Art Meets Fashion
Interview with Sandra Younes
98......How To Stand Out From The Crowd
100......The Mystery Of Luxury
Interview with Dana Thomas
102......Turn It Up Or Off
Staff Writers
Gina Abi Haidar
Jasmine Boyajian
Sandy Janichian
Maria Tekeyan
YUMMERS
114....Kitchen Tips
Layout Design
Jennifer Harfoush
Photography
Elie Abi Hanna
Rodrigue Najarian
116....The Falafel Sandwich…Re-Invented!
Stylist
Jony Matta
118....Healthy Meals Your Bones
Will Thank You For!
I.T. Support
Edy El Khoury
120....Hungry? Check Out Beirut’s
New Rocket Restaurant
Advertising
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122....Discover The Perfect Morning Drink
SNAPSHOTS
124....City Events
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KICKBACK
126....Horoscopes
128....Sudoku
PERSPECTIVE
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quickbits
KIM KARDASHIAN'S
Public Slim Down
Famous for her voluptuous butt...to say the very least...Kim K. has
had to deal with teasing and gossip about her weight gain during
her nine months of pregnancy. However, she showed the public she
meant business when she disappeared for quite some time. Post
partum depression? Nope! Kim went into hiding to get busy in the
gym. After four months of hiding, she showed the world exactly
what she is made of by revealing her slim and sexy physique on a
Twitter post. Holy sexiness...and still voluptuous.
Quote
of the month
But what about a diet plan? What we do know is that she had this
to say on Twitter: “I’ve actually been doing the Atkins diet & luv it.”
She has been following an eating plan that was originally developed
in 1972 by Robert Atkins. It's all about boosting up the metabolism
and burning fat by eliminating carbs from the diet and including
protein rich items such as chicken, eggs, and nuts. This diet forces
your body to burn all that nasty stored fat for energy instead of using ingested carbs.
A thought is an arrow
shot
at the truth;
it
can
hit
a
point,
but not cover the whole target.
But the archer
is too well satisfied
with histo asksuccess
anything
farther.
- Sri Aurobindo -
Fans of this diet claim you can lose about 6 kilos in the initial two
weeks. Not bad at all! The key to success is sticking to the plan.
One important note: experts say that this diet is not suitable for
pregnant and breast feeding women, as well as those with kidney
disease.
BAD BREATH CURES
JUST FOR YOU!
RULE #1: KEEP YOUR MOUTH CLEAN PLEASE
Mints, mouthwash, even gum...these can all mask that nasty breath
of yours, but they are not a cure. Brush, floss, and scrape that
tongue twice a day to keep bad breath far away. Most people don't
tongue scrape which is usually the cure for un-fresh breath.
RULE #2: PREVENT DRY MOUTH
Keep your saliva in balance by drinking plenty of fluids. If you are a
snorer, use saline nasal spray to keep your nose moist, and hence,
your mouth in gear. A dry mouth leads to a stinky mouth.
RULE #3: PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT YOU INGEST
Garlic, tobacco, onions, coffee, you get the picture. All items contribute to trench breath and can be avoided. Some say that a couple
cups of tea a day can prevent bad breath due to polyphenols which
have been said to prevent bacteria growth. Munch on some parsley
as well if you want to get rid of a smell.
RULE #4: VISIT YOUR MD
If all of the above suggestions don't make a dent in your bad breath,
visit your doctor to see if he or she suspects a more serious issue
at hand. Diseases such as diabetes could be a reason for your bad
breath, so check yourself out.
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quickbits
EARLY RISERS
MAKE THE CUT!
Michelle Obama has enough to deal with every day; but making
time to exercise and work out is always one of her top priorities. So
you thought that YOU didn't have the time to make it to the gym?
Well how about taking a little bit of advice from the U.S. President's
wife? Mrs. Obama told Village that she heads to the gym daily....
hold on to your hats...at 4:30 am daily in order to ensure she gets
her workout in! She exercises before her daughters are even out
of bed, this way nothing can stop her in her tracks. So what about
when she is globetrotting with Mr. President? She packs a jump
rope. Enough said.
COULD YOU BE
OVER-DOING IT?
You are determined to be as fit as you can be...You are going to
make everyone squirm with envy...You can't think about anything
else but getting to the gym and getting on that treadmill...You are
obsessed...Could you be over-exercising?
The clues that could indicate you are overdoing it at the gym
are as follows:
• YOU NEVER TAKE A BREAK OR A DAY OFF: You go, go, go without giving your body a well deserved and much needed break. This
is a recipe for disaster.
• YOU FEEL GREAT FATIGUE AND
CAN'T SEEM TO SHAKE OFF THE
FEELING OF IT: Doing too much all
the time will simply exhaust your
mind and body. You need time to
recuperate.
• YOUR JOINTS CONSTANTLY
ACHE: If you don't seem to get over
the pain, you are simply doing too
much and need to set some boundaries.
• YOUR MUSCLES ARE ALWAYS
EXTREMELY TENDER: Instead of
becoming stronger, your body is
working against you.
• YOUR WEIGHT DOESN'T SEEM
TO BUDGE - OR AT BEST - FLUCTUATES IN A MANNER THAT
DOESN'T SUIT YOU: Exercising too
much can affect your hormones,
causing you to gain weight rather
than lose it.
• YOU FEEL FRUSTRATED RATHER THAN ENERGIZED: Doing too
much can be counterproductive, affecting your mood and working
against you.
Exercising and working out is an important part of life. Go for anywhere between 30-90 minutes to keep in shape. Set limits and take
breaks! You don't have to be at the gym all day long. Keep your
routine dynamic and interesting. Change things up every once in a
while to keep your brain and your body stimulated and efficient.
quickbits
AN EXTRA 60 MINUTES
OF SLEEP FOR YOUR HEALTH?
A recent study claims that one extra hour of sleep at night can help
you to stay healthy. It can help you to avoid excess stress and avoid
coming down with a cold. Researchers looked at the sleep patterns
of a group of volunteers for a couple of weeks. These volunteers
were said to routinely get about 6-9 hours of zzz's per night. During
the study, they went down to 6.5 and 7.5 hours of sleep per night in
2 different groups. Blood tests were conducted on both groups to
analyze genetic function.
Researchers discovered that in the group that got 6 1/2 hours of
shut eye, genes associated with inflammation, stress, diabetes, immune response, and even cancer, were more active. In the group
that got the extra hour of sleep, those genes were less active. What
does that indicate? It means that just one extra hour of sleep might
have the power to give you a stronger immune system!
Getting deep sleep allows all of us to make more room in our short
term memory for the following day. On top of that, the stress related chemical noradrenalin shuts off during deep sleep. So basically, getting a good night's sleep is fantastic for you and your body
overall. Now go hit the sack!
HEY THERE
SMARTY PANTS!
Your eldest child is much wiser than the rest of the clan for a number of reasons... A recent study suggests that the first born children
in most families do better academically and are seen by others as
more victorious than the younger ones simply because they were
treated different by their parents from the very beginning.
V. Joseph Hotz and Juan Pantano, U.S. economists, propose that
the reason for this is due to the fact that parents tend to be more
involved, strict, and conscientious with their first borns compared
to the other children in the family. Rules are stricter, more time is
spent teaching them, and over all, they get more attention from
the go ahead.
"We provide robust empirical evidence that school performance of
children... declines with birth order as does the stringency of their
parents’ disciplinary restrictions," they explain.
33.8 per cent of moms polled in the study claimed that their firstborn was one of the best students in their class at school. This percentage dropped for each subsequent child born.
Another interesting note: other studies have found similar results...
But let it be told that younger siblings tend to be more sociable and
forgiving! You can't beat that!
quickbits
5 SIMPLE WAYS TO REINVENT
YOUR DAILY
DIET
1. PASS ON THE GLUTEN: Research tells us that 60%+ of
people have a gluten sensitivity which can lead to poor digestion, bloating, skin issues, etc. Try to remove gluten from
your diet for a couple of weeks and see how you feel.
2. SAY GOOD-BYE TO THE WHITE STUFF: Get rid of the
nasty white items from your diet - white sugar, pasteurized
dairy, table salt, and white flour. You will boost your mind
and body in the process and get on the road to better health.
3. OPT FOR ORGANIC: If you can, go organic. Keep all those
toxic substances away from your body and live life to the
fullest.
4. ADD SNACKS TO YOUR DAY: Add protein to your snack
and with your next piece of fruit to stabilize blood sugar.
Some almonds and a small banana would make a great nibbly!
5. CONSIDER YOUR COFFEE: Why not buy organic coffee
to keep toxins at bay? Need a dash of creamer? Purchase a
non-dairy almond or even coconut based creamer. Your cup
of java will be healthy and amazing.
3 AGING MYTHS
DEBUNKED
1. YOU SHOULD EXPECT TO HAVE
PAIN AS YOU AGE:
Not true! Many feel aches and pains as they
get older, assuming it is a normal part of
life. Not so! A lot of pain can be related to
conditions that have not been diagnosed.
Visiting the doctor each year and working
on prevention will keep all of us in gear.
2. WE WILL ALL LOSE OUR MEMORY
AS WE AGE:
Debunked! Sure, we all forget things now
and then, but assuming we have to put
up with a declining memory is like throwing in the towel! We can all try to keep our
memories sharp by keeping physically and
mentally active right throughout out years.
Keep your noggin up to par with Sudoku,
crosswords, and learning new tasks.
3. YOU CAN'T EXERCISE AS MUCH AS
YOU USED TO:
Use it or lose it baby! There is no reason
why an active person cannot stay active
right throughout the years. Keeping up
your stamina and momentum is key and
the sky is the limit. Accepting some limitations according to doctor's orders is expected at times, however there are plenty
of seniors that are much more in shape
than the younger generation!
quickbits
IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN
AND ZINEDINE ZIDANE
JOIN HANDS WITH ABU DHABI'S
SPECIAL CARE CENTER TO
RAISE FUNDS FOR CHARITY
IWC Schaffhausen celebrated the grand opening of its new IWC
boutique at The Galleria in Abu Dhabi in October together with retired French footballer Zinédine Zidane, who kick-started IWC’s donation of 10 per cent of its sales at the IWC boutique in The Galleria
to the Abu Dhabi based charity Special Care Centre. After having
supported initiatives around the world, IWC now also underlines its
commitment to social responsibility in Abu Dhabi. The Special Care
Centre is a volunteer organization that provides education to children with intellectual and physical disabilities, and routinely relies
on volunteers and fundraisers to help the teachers involved with
the centre.
SALMA HAYEK
ENJOYS A GOOD
JUICE CLEANSE
"When I feel stressed, I turn to food for comfort, but I don't like to
diet and I'm not good at it."
She's smart, sexy, curvaceous, and yes, half Lebanese to boot! This
celebrity manages to keep a crisp and clean reputation, and a body
to envy. Now in her late 40's, and a daughter under her wing, she
has revealed her secret to keeping her body healthy and in shape.
Salma is adamant about taking a detoxifying all natural fruit juice
drink to cleanse her body.
"Carrots and apples give you a super boost of Vitamin A and antioxidants," she told US Weekly.
Her recipe is as follows: she throws together 2-3 carrots, 1 apple, 1/2
of a small beet, and 1/4 lemon. She pushes the lemon through the
juicer (without the peel) along with the carrot, apple, and beet. Once
whipped up, she removes the surface foam and enjoys it over ice.
"After doing a juice cleanse, I'm motivated to eat healthier and not
emotionally. Cleansing is like my meditation. It makes me stop, focus, and think about what I'm putting into my body. I'm making a
commitment to my health and hitting the reset button."
quickbits
BACK IN SHAPE
MAMA STYLE
You probably recognize Busy Philipps from the hit show 'Cougar
Town'. She's always a bundle of fun and has a great sense of humor.
This mother of two recently welcomed a newborn into the world:
Cricket Pearl. Now just a few months post-delivery, this celebrity is
determined to get her weight back down to what it used to be since
"creating a life and pushing it out" as she put it so bluntly. Busy
decided to put her body to the test and work it hard. Her favorite
activity to bust those pesky calories is to simply RUN .
"I'm a girl that likes to work out. Even when I hate it, I like it," she
told E! News at the 2013 Elle Women in Hollywood Gala.
Want a fun way of deciding how many miles to run after having a
baby? She says, "I'm trying to run a mile for every month my daughter is." Not a bad idea at all!
But what about all you breastfeeding moms out there? Can you hit
the pavement just like the rest of the mamas? Yes, and here are
some tips just for you!
1. Breastfeed or pump milk before you run: You will feel much more
comfortable doing so and this is necessary if you plan on an early
morning run.
2. Wear a very supportive bra: Why not consider wearing two bras?
Whatever it takes, protect those boobs of yours if you plan on jogging.
3. Stay well hydrated: Not only is hydration so important when you
are breastfeeding - it is even more important if you plan on running
and/or exercising. Drink, drink, drink!
GETTING
YOUR VEGGIES...
IN THE MORNING!
IF YOU ARE FINDING IT DIFFICULT TO CRAM IN ALL THOSE VEGGIE
SERVINGS INTO YOUR DAY, WHY NOT GET SOME IN FIRST THING IN THE
MORNING? HERE ARE SOME WAYS TO DO SO:
• The biggest meal of the day should actually be your first meal! So
why not eat your dinner for breakfast? A great idea is to whip up an
egg omelet with plenty of healthy and colorful veggies. The eggs
will basically hold all the glorious goodness together.
• Go for some raw carrots on the side of your morning tartine. You
can dip them into low fat labneh if you desire!
• Ever considered some soup in the early hours of the morning?
Vegetable soup is a common morning meal in many parts of the
world. Throw in some barley to give it a cereal like feel.
• How about some sweet, delicious beets on top of your bowl of
oatmeal? Don't knock it till you try it!
OOPS.
IS HE A NARCISSIST?
Do you notice your man staring at himself in the mirror much more
than you do? Is he always talking about himself? Does he seem to be
over involved with his qualities, his appearance, and his overall lifestyle? Is it possible that you are in love with a full blown narcissist?
You might be in for some trouble...such men can be on a stressful
road and bring you along for the ride.
A recent study out of the University of Michigan suggests that such
men might end up stress balls. The researchers discovered that the
males who scored high on a psychological scale of narcissistic behavior had increased levels of cortisol in their system (the stress
hormone) and scored 3x higher than men who scored on the low
side. Study author Sara Konrath, Ph.D. said, “So we can infer that
narcissistic guys are under more constant stress than the average
person.”
These high levels of cortisol could lead to heart issues in addition to
other health problems...so beware of who you decide to snuggle up
with. You could be on the road with a narcissistic stress machine!
WHY SHOULD YOU MOUNT
THAT SPINNING BIKE?
BECAUSE...
1. IT BURNS PLENTY OF CALORIES: Yes, it may be hard on the
legs at first, but once you get accustomed to it, the excess kilos will
begin to melt away. Before you know it, you'll be hooked. You can
burn as much as 500 calories in half an hour.
2. IT IS FANTASTIC FOR CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH: Spin-
ning helps to build up muscular endurance over time, but it also
serves as cardiovascular training. Going through the intervals,
speeding up, and breaking your pace, trains your body to the max.
In regards to your heart, it's all good.
3. YOU CAN FOLLOW YOUR OWN STRIDE: Whether you fol-
low an instructor at the gym or watch a DVD, the level of resistance
you opt for is up to you. You always have the option of working at
your own pace.
4. THE MINUTES FLY BY: Treadmills are so yesterday! On a spinning bike, the challenge to your body is always changing. It is easy
to lose track of time as you focus on the various intervals.
5. GOOD FOR THE KNEES AND FEET: Spinning is great since it
keeps the pressure off of knees and feet. Many prefer spinning to
walking on the treadmill or jumping on the elliptical machine.
6. SEXY LEGS IN THE MAKING:
In addition to your addictive
weight loss, your legs will start to look sexier than ever. Spinning
utilizes large muscle groups in your legs, and before you know it,
your thighs and calves will look super shapely.
fitpicks
LOVED ME BACK TO LIFE
By | Celine Dion
This is Celine Dion’s first
English language studio
album in 6 years. Loved
Me Back To Life offered
her the opportunity to
work with a team of
outstanding songwriters
and producers like Stevie
Wonder, Ne-Yo, Diane
Warren, Tricky Stewart,
Audra Mae Butts, Daniel
Merriweather, Janis Ian,
Babyface, Eman, and
many others.
ESCAPE PLAN
Directed by Mikael Håfström
Starring Sylvester Stallone,
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Genre Action, Mystery, Thriller
Time 115 min.
Storyline: When the leading
structural-security authority Ray
Breslin finds himself framed and
confined in the world’s most
covert and protected prison, he
has to use his skills to escape with
help from the inside. He also needs to find the person who put him
behind bars.
THE LEBANESE KITCHEN
By | Salma Hage
Lebanese housewife Salma
Hage, from Mazarat Tiffah in
the mountains of the Kadisha
Valley in North Lebanon, has
over 50 years experience of
family cooking. She has spent
most of her time either cooking
for her family or working as
a cook for many years. In
The Lebanese Kitchen, Hage
presents a complete list of
her own recipes for family
favorites, as well as classic
plates handed down from
generation to generation.
MAKE A MOVE
By | Gavin DeGraw
Recorded in LA, the
singer reunites with
the Grammy awardwinning producer and
OneRepublic frontman
Ryan Tedder and the
multi-platinum producer
Butch Walker (Taylor
Swift, Fall Out Boys, P!nk).
The first single “Best I
Ever Had” is climbing up
the charts. Other tracks
include “Finest Hour,” cowritten with Tedder, the
compelling and powerful
“Everything Will Change,” and title track “Make A Move.”
GRAVITY
PRISM [DELUXE]
By | Katy Perry
Teenage Dream Diva,
Katy Perry, is back with
a new dazzling album
that incorporates
her latest hit “Roar”
alongside such soon-tobe classics as Walking on
Air, This Is How We Do,
Unconditionally, Double
Rainbow, Legendary
Lovers, International
Smile, and Birthday. The
deluxe version features
three additional exclusive
songs not available on the
standard album.
THE FAMILY
Directed by Alfonso Cuarón
Starring Sandra Bullock,
George Clooney
Genre Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Time 91 min.
Storyline: Dr. Ryan Stone (played
by Sandra Bullock) is a medical
engineer on her first shuttle mission with veteran astronaut Matt
Kowalsky (played by George Clooney) in command of his last flight
before retiring. As a disaster strikes in space, both work together
diligently to survive…
CHRIS POWELL’S CHOOSE
MORE, LOSE MORE FOR LIFE
By | Chris Powell
Every season, millions
of viewers watch ABC’s
breakout hit Extreme
Makeover: Weight Loss
Edition to see Chris
Powell lead astonishing
transformations. In his book,
Powell provides all the
information you need to get
going and see instant results
for yourself. He mainly
focuses on 4 different cycles:
Easy, Classic, Turbo, and Fit in
order to help you find a plan
that suits you best.
Directed by Luc Besson
Starring Robert De Niro,
Michelle Pfeiffer
Genre Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Time 111 min.
Storyline: The Manzoni family, an
infamous mafia tribe, is relocated
to Normandy, France under the
witness protection program. It
becomes obvious that fitting
in becomes difficult as their old
habits die hard and family members unravel secrets by handling
their problems the “family” way, allowing ex-mafia partners to
track them down.
COMIC GENIUS: PORTRAITS OF FUNNY PEOPLE
By | Matt Hoyle
This book is a tribute to
comedy legends such
as Steve Martin, Eddie
Murphy, Steve Carell, Tina
Fey, Robin Williams, and
Ricky Gervais. Celebrity
photographer Matt Hoyle
has captured his subjects
in portraits that are
artworks in themselves.
It's no wonder that this
is a classic collection of
those who’ve devoted
their lives to making us
laugh.
FEELS LIKE HOME
By | Sheryl Crow
Nine-time Grammy
award-winner, Sheryl
Crow, launches her
highly anticipated and
first country record of
her career, Feels Like
Home. It features the
hit single “Easy.” Each
track was co-written with
a songwriter including
Grammy award-winner
Brad Paisley. While
working on her album in
Nashville, Sheryl Crow
said: “It wasn’t until I
moved here that I realized what an amazing community it is…”
ABOUT TIME
Directed by Richard Curtis
Starring Domhnall Gleeson,
Rachel McAdams
Genre Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi
Time: 123 min.
Storyline: At the age of 21, Tim
Lake discovers that he can travel
in time. He can’t really change
history, but he can change what
happens, and has happened, in his
life. Thus, Tim decides to make his
world a better place by getting a girlfriend, yet that turns out not to
be as easy as you’d imagine.
FOREVER CHIC: FRENCHWOMEN'S SECRETS FOR
TIMELESS BEAUTY, STYLE, AND SUBSTANCE
By | Tish Jett
American-born journalist and
blogger Tish Jett has lived
among the French for many
years and has studied them
vigorously. Investigating how
their diet, clothing, beauty,
and hair customs evolve with
time, the author shows how
French women know their own
strengths. Charm, beauty, and
style have no expiration dates in
the city of romance!
interviewxpress
PROFILE
NAME: NAGY SOURATY
WORKS AT:
AL MADINA THEATRE – COLLEGE
PROTESTANT FRANCAIS
POSITION:
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR AT AL MADINA THEATRE - ARTS TEACHING COORDINATOR &
RESPONSIBLE FOR THEATRE & AUDIOVISUAL FOR THE FRENCH BAC
MARITAL STATUS: IT'S COMPLICATED
BIRTHPLACE: BEIRUT,
LEBANON
ARTISTIC AND AUDACIOUS,
NAGY SOURATY IS A STRONG
FORCE IN THE THEATRIC
WORLD. ALSO KNOWN
AS "THE DIDASKALOS,"
WHICH WAS THE TERM
USED FOR "THE DIRECTOR"
IN ANCIENT GREECE, HE
CONTINUES TO INSPIRE
THOSE IN THE CREATIVE
REALM. HE BEGAN HIS
‘EXPERIMENTAL AGONISTIC
THEATRE’ IN 2002. HIS
UNIQUE METHOD HAS BEEN
NICKNAMED “SOURATISM”
BY THE NUMEROUS
ACTORS, ACTRESSES, AND
CREWMEMBERS THAT HAVE
WORKED WITH HIM, AND IT
HAS BECOME A SYSTEM THAT
EVOLVES AND PROVOKES
THE MIND, PUSHES AND
CHALLENGES THE BODY, AND
INSPIRES AND STRENGTHENS
THE HEART.
NAGY
SOURATY
A DIRECTOR OF THEATRE,
A TEACHER IN LIFE
By | Kristine Boujaoude
HOW DO YOU DEFINE YOUR LIFE?
I don’t. The day I do... I won’t be here
anymore.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST FEAR?
Finding out what my life is about.
IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE
THING ABOUT YOU…WHAT
WOULD IT BE?
Hands.
I would change the fact that I don’t want
to change anything about myself.
WHAT IS THE MOST IRRITATING
TRAIT, IN YOUR OPINION, IN THE
OPPOSITE SEX?
WHERE ARE YOU FROM
ORIGINALLY?
Nothing.
I probably lived under the sea in a previous
life.
WHAT DO YOU THINK IS THE
SEXIEST TRAIT IN THE OPPOSITE
SEX?
WHAT MAKES YOU CRY?
True emotion.
Love handles.
WHAT GIVES YOU INSPIRATION?
DO YOU BELIEVE IN LOVE AT
FIRST SIGHT?
Love.
AS A CHILD, WHAT DID YOU
DREAM OF BECOMING?
Yes.
A shepherd.
WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU
HAVE EVER BEEN GIVEN?
LIFESTYLE…
Never forget, never forgive.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE
AUTHOR?
Etel Adnan
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SHOW
TO WATCH ON TV?
A PROMISING
FUTURE…
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE TYPE
OF FOOD?
I stopped dreaming at the age of 11; before
that I used to have nightmares.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SPORT?
WHAT IS YOUR IDEA OF
FREEDOM?
I never have time to watch TV; I only get to
surf channels and I enjoy that.
All.
Skiing.
The one I composed.
WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE
TO TRAVEL?
Islands.
DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE
MOVIE?
The list is too long.
DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE WATCH
BRAND?
No.
WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO IN LIFE?
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE
SNACK?
The list is too long.
As important as it is to the survival of
human beings.
WHAT IS THE FIRST THING THAT
YOU NOTICE IN THE OPPOSITE
SEX?
WHAT GIVES YOU THE MOST
PLEASURE IN LIFE?
I do not forget, I will not forgive.
Chocolate and cheese.
DO YOU HAVE ANY REGRETS IN
LIFE?
QUOTE?
Not having any regrets.
Veni, vidi, vici.
WHO HAS TOUCHED YOU MOST
DEEPLY IN YOUR LIFE?
WHO ARE YOUR FAVORITE
SINGERS?
The people I love.
THE OPPOSITE
SEX…
COLOGNE?
C’EST LA VIE…
IT’SPERSONAL…
HOW IMPORTANT IS MONEY TO
YOU?
Jacques Brel – Barbara.
DO YOU HAVE ANY DREAMS?
Freedom is not an idea, it is principals one
lives by.
WHAT CHALLENGES DO YOU
FACE IN YOUR CAREER?
The refusal to compromise.
WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE PLANS?
To buy a boat and live on it.
IS THERE ANYTHING ABOUT YOU
OR YOUR PERSONALITY THAT
OTHERS WOULD BE SURPRISED
ABOUT?
Everything.
NAGY SOURATY WILL BE DIRECTING A THEATRE
PERFORMANCE STARRING NIDAL AL ACHKAR. THIS
PERFORMANCE USES TEXTS FROM BERTOLT BRECHT'S
MOTHER COURAGE TRANSPOSED IN A WAY TO MIRROR
PROBLEMATICS OF THE ARAB WORLD TODAY. WITH THE
UNCONVENTIONAL USE OF MUSICAL INTERFERENCE AND
PUPPETRY, THE CHARACTERS REFLECT STORIES OF ITS
CITIZENS. THE RICHNESS, PRIDE, AND BETRAYALS OF THE
CULTURE TREADS ON A NEW PATH IN QUESTIONING THE
TRUTHS IN A FLUID WORLD.
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HEALTHIFY
BEIRUT
YOUR
MARATHON
EXPERIENCE!
NOVEMBER 10TH IS YOUR GOLDEN CHANCE TO RUN
FOR HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND FUN... AT THE BEIRUT MARATHON. LET THIS BE AN OPPORTUNITY TO
LAUNCH YOUR DAY RIGHT, BOOST YOUR ENERGY, AND
CHALLENGE YOURSELF LIKE NEVER BEFORE. PRIOR
TO CROSSING THE STARTING LINE THOUGH, READ
ALONG AS WE PREPARE YOU FOR THE BIG DAY...
By | Gina Abi Haidar
Community Dietitian and Public Health Professional
RUN YOUR WAY TO
BETTER HEALTH,
ONE STEP AT A TIME!
You’ve probably heard that taking 10,000
steps per day is essential to promote a
more active lifestyle. Easier said than done,
that’s for sure! Now is your chance to show
yourself that you CAN! Wear a pedometer
during the marathon and track your steps.
Why not buy a pedometer for your kids
too? They would love to compete with you
and win the bet!
HOLD OFF ON
THE RUNNING TILL
AFTER WARM UP!
Even if you are full of enthusiasm, hold it
for a few minutes to warm up your muscles, tendons, and joints for around 10 to
15 minutes. Walk for 3 minutes, then jog
for around 10 minutes to elevate your heart
rate; then perform some stretches. When
you start with the actual running, make
sure you have a slow pace at the beginning
so that you don’t lose momentum later on
when you need energy the most!
SHOP FOR THE RIGHT
MARATHON OUTFIT!
Shoes
• Failing to wear the right shoes can lead
to increased impact on your legs and joints,
resulting in injuries. For this reason, you
need to make sure to wear well-cushioned,
lightweight running shoes to the marathon.
• How to tell if you have the ones? If you
feel muscle fatigue or knee pain while running, or if you hold your shoes at both ends
and they twist without feeling firm, then
you probably need to do some serious
shopping. If you decide to get a new pair of
running shoes, make sure you wear them
prior to the marathon event.
Socks
Choose those made of polyester and
acrylic, not cotton, as they retain moisture
which results in wet and swollen feet.
Hat and Eyewear
• Choose a hat that provides some air circulation while running.
• Wear runner’s sunglasses. These are different from regular sunglasses as they have
ventilation holes, are light in weight, have
side glare cutters, and do not break if you
drop them while running.
Clothing
• Wear a shirt made up of Coolmax or Nylon.
• Stay away from cotton as it adds weight
by holding in sweat rather than letting it
evaporate.
• For women, wear a supportive sports
bra.
HYDRATE
INTELLIGENTLY
PRE-MARATHON!
Staying hydrated is key to optimal performance. Here are the guidelines:
• Two hours before the marathon race,
drink around 500mL (around 2 cups or 1
small bottle) of water.
• During the race, drink 150-350mL every
15-20 minutes. This is important, as even a
slight drop of body weight due to fluid loss
will result in a slower pace of running.
• Avoid caffeinated beverages (chocolate
drink, coffee, or tea) too, as they can increase fluid loss as urine.
• Keep hydrating yourself with water and/
or sports drinks all day long. The sports
drink needs to contain a moderate amount
of sodium, potassium, and carbohydrates
for energy.
FUEL WELL
PRE-MARATHON!
• Optimal nutrition needs to kick in 2-3 days
before the marathon. Load 70% of your
plate with carbohydrates, such as rice, pasta, bread, or potatoes... alongside protein
sources, such as chicken breast, lean meat,
or grilled fish. Beware of gas-producing
carbs, such as cabbage, beans, or broccoli.
• On the day of the marathon, have an early breakfast. Optimal choices include oat
bread with low fat labneh or cheese, whole
grain toast with honey spread, or skimmed
milk with a bowl of cereal.
• During the marathon, replenish your carbohydrate reserves by stocking on fresh
fruits, such as apples, peaches, grapes, bananas, oranges, or dried fruits, every 45-60
minutes.
SHOW UP TO WORK
THE NEXT DAY!
Having sore muscles or aching joints is no
excuse for skipping school or not showing
up to work the next day. Here are a few
tricks to manage this:
• Try stretching after the marathon is over.
• Reward yourself with a fruitful smoothie.
• Ice the sore areas to reduce inflammation, then apply heat to increase blood
flow.
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Exercise Do's:
RAG DOLL
Sit on a chair with your feet on the floor and your knees shoulderwidth apart. Slowly curl your neck, then your upper back, and then
your lower back forward until your chest is between your thighs.
Let your palms rest on the floor and hold for 10 seconds. Straighten
up by doing the same movement in reverse, lifting your head up
last. Repeat 3 times.
SIDE BEND
Stand up straight with your arms at your sides and your feet shoulder-width apart. Lower your right shoulder to the side, running your
hand down the outside of your thigh and bending your entire trunk
at the waist as far as you can without straining. Hold for 5 seconds
and slowly straighten up. Repeat 3 times on each side.
BACK EXTENSION
BACK PAIN
EXERCISE
DO’S & DON’TS
BACK PAIN IS ONE OF THE MOST COMMON WORK-RELATED INJURIES. EXERCISE IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR LOWER
BACK PAIN; WHEN YOU WORK YOUR
BACK, STOMACH, AND LEG MUSCLES,
IT WILL HELP SUPPORT YOUR SPINE,
AND PREVENT THAT TERRIBLE ACHE.
HOWEVER, SOME EXERCISES CAN HURT
YOUR BACK. HERE’S A LIST OF SOME
BACK EXERCISE DO’S AND DON’TS IF
YOU SUFFER FROM THIS DILEMMA.
By | Maria Tekeyan, RD, MA
www.facebook.com/ClinicMT
Lie on your belly and place your hands on the floor as if you will start
a push-up. Push your upper body off the floor as high as possible,
keeping your back and buttocks relaxed. Hold for a few seconds
and relax.
CAT STRETCH
Get down on all fours and keep your neck straight so that you are
staring at the floor. Slowly turn your face toward the ceiling while
allowing your lower back to sag comfortably into an arch. Next,
arch your back in the opposite direction, contracting your abs and
pushing your lower back toward the ceiling, while lowering the top
of your head toward the floor.
PELVIC BRIDGE
Lie on your back with your legs bent. Put your heels on the floor
and lift your butt up while squeezing your buttocks until forming a
line with your shoulders, hips, and knees. Hold and then relax and
repeat.
HIP TWIST
Lie on your back with your arms stretched out to your sides. Bring
your right knee up towards you. Keeping your shoulders fixed to
the floor, slowly rotate your knee to the left until it touches the
floor. Look back with your head. Relax for 5 seconds and then bring
your leg back to rest. Repeat with other leg.
HUG YOUR KNEES
Lie on your back and clasp your hands together behind one of your
knees. Keeping the opposite leg flat on the floor, pull your thigh
toward your chest. Hold for 15 seconds, then switch legs. You can
also do double knee to chest, grasping both your knees with your
hands, and pulling them toward your shoulders.
HAMSTRING STRETCH
Lie on your back with your legs out straight. Raise your right leg
up and put your hands around the upper leg for support. Slowly
straighten the raised knee until you feel a
stretch in the back of the upper leg; do NOT
bend your knees. Hold, then relax and repeat with other leg.
CRUNCHES
In order to work your abs, lie down on your
back with knees bent and hands behind
your neck; now tighten your abs and raise
yourself off the floor and then slowly back
down. Make sure your tailbone and lower
back are fixed on the floor.
CARDIO EXERCISE
Cardio can help you lose extra weight,
which might be putting excessive pressure
on your back, causing more pain. Walking
at a moderate pace may help reduce back
pain. Start slowly and then increase the
pace and intensity. Swimming is usually
prescribed by physicians to combat chronic pain because the water takes up your
weight and there will be less pressure on
the back.
Exercise Don'ts:
TOUCHING YOUR TOES
Standing toe touches may aggravate pain because it puts pressure
on the discs, may strain the ligaments of your spine, and can stretch
hamstrings far too much.
HIGH IMPACT ACTIVITIES
Running, jumping, step aerobics, basketball, and anything else
that puts stress on your joints can worsen back pain and should be
avoided.
LIFTING WEIGHTS
Lifting weights, especially overhead or on your shoulders, puts
stress on the spine and shouldn’t be done when you have back pain.
If you must lift weights, make sure they are light and be sure to use
correct form.
SIT UPS AND LEG LIFTS
Sit ups are popular to strengthen your stomach muscles; however, people tend to do them incorrectly and use the back and hip
muscles instead of working the abs, which is why it is preferable to
avoid them.
BICYCLE CRUNCHES
Also called curls with a twist, this exercise engages the abdomen
and oblique muscles, but comes with a high cost due to the excessive pressure it adds on the spinal discs.
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MAXIME
CHAYA
CELEBRATES HIS
THE CHALLENGING VOYAGE BEGAN ON JUNE
8TH, 2013 IN GERALDTON, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
AND ENDED SUCCESSFULLY ON AUGUST 5TH,
2013 IN MAURITIUS.
WORLD RECORD!
Left (Left to Right):
• MAXIME CHAYA
• TOM FLETCHER, BRITISH AMBASSADOR
TO LEBANON
• TATIANA REZVAYA CRUTCHLOW,
OCEAN ROWING SOCIETY
t took the team of three under 58
days to make it across the Indian
Ocean. Imagine travelling for 6,500
kilometers aboard in an 8.8 meter
boat... setting a new world record
and making your country proud. Once
again, Maxime Chaya exhibits how when
the mind and the body are focused and determined, anything is possible. The sportsman, mountaineer, and explorer proves to
his fellow Lebanese that anyone, anywhere
can conquer their dreams if they truly set
their mind to it and are willing to take some
risks.
The Fit'n Style team had the opportunity to
talk to Maxime before he took off on his latest adventure. This time around, the adventure presented to be much more stressful
and challenging compared to the others (in
our eyes at least), not a venture that many
would be willing to take on. However, with
the strong support of eight sponsors, the
main one being NESCAFÉ, Maxime Chaya,
along with his two dedicated teammates
Dane Livar Nysted and Stewart Kershaw
from the UK, set a new world speed record
this summer. Expedition RIO proudly put
the team into the Guinness Book of World
Records. Yes, they are the first team of
three to row any ocean successfully.
Maxime took the stage at a recent celebration event in front of over 200 guests which
included ministers, Lebanese and foreign
dignitaries, and members of the press. Representatives from Nestlé Middle East, Abbott Laboratories, Dar al-Handasa, Demco
Steel, Fondation Saradar, Midis Group,
Rotana Hotel Management, and Sukleen
also attended the event held at the ATCL
in Kaslik. He proudly reminisced about the
challenging excursion and beamed with
pride as he thanked his loving family, as
well as his supportive girlfriend, former
Below (Left to Right):
• DINA AZAR, FORMER MISS LEBANON
• RONA EL-KHOURY, BRAND MANAGER,
NESTLE MIDDLE EAST
• YASMINE BARBIR, GENERAL BUSINESS
MANAGER, NESTLE LEBANON
• MAXIME CHAYA
• LYNN AL-KHATIB, MEDIA RELATIONS
MANAGER, NESTLE MIDDLE EAST
• RAEF LABAKY, HEAD OF NESCAFE
BUSINESS AT NESTLE MIDDLE EAST
Miss Lebanon Dina Azar. Maxime also made
it quite clear that nothing would have been
possible without his supportive sponsors.
“EVERY TIME SOMEONE THANKS
ME FOR THE ACHIEVEMENT, I
TURN AROUND AND THANK MY
SPONSORS. WITHOUT THEIR
TRUST AND SUPPORT THERE
WOULD BE NO RIO,” said Chaya who
is the Corporate Ambassador for Bank
Audi, the institution that first recognized
his potential and supported his expeditions.
Mr. Chaya was presented with the Guinness World Record Certificates by British
Ambassador Tom Fletcher. Mr. Fletcher
proudly expressed his admiration for the
sportsman and once again articulated
how relevant this entire journey truly was
and how it proves that there is a lot to be
proud of here in Lebanon. Tatiana Rezvaya
Crutchlow of the Ocean Rowing Society
also delivered the ORS certification to Maxime Chaya.
“It was Lebanon’s very own Gibran Khalil
Gibran whose 1925 The New Frontier emphasized the concept of “ask not what your
country can do for you, but what you can
do for your country,” later made famous by
American President John Kennedy,” added
Chaya.
“I encourage my fellow Lebanese of all
ages to realize that progress anywhere is
also about what individuals and the private
sector do to push themselves and their societies forward, regardless of the turmoil
their country or region might be going
through.”
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[email protected]
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Dear Coach,
I’m 55 years old and love outdoor activities. I’ve been running moderately on a regular basis for many years now. Recently, I’ve been
experiencing periodic joint discomfort in my knees and ankles, and
some mild pain in my lower back. I’m not certain that it is related to
my jogging activity; however, I tried brisk walking instead of running and it did seem to help. In fact, I felt that brisk walking was
gentler on my body.
PLEASE GIVE ME YOUR OPINION ON THE
FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
1. Would I burn the same amount of calories
by brisk walking compared jogging?
2. What is the difference between brisk
walking and jogging as far as health benefits are concerned?
Thank you,
Perla F. N
Dear Perla,
When in doubt about any pain or physical discomfort, it is always a
good idea to check with your physician before continuing any training movement.
Regarding brisk walking and jogging, each activity has its own benefits and they are both good for you if you enjoy the outdoors. Running is clearly more intense than brisk walking, and it makes the
heart rate go faster, consequently giving you faster results. However, jogging does put more pressure on your joints (hips, knees,
ankles, and back). In your case, the physical discomfort and lower
back pain could be related to jogging. You may want to consider engaging in a milder activity on the joints and back. Also, in regards to
both walking and jogging, I would like to mention the importance
of your shoes; specific models can ease the impact of your body
weight on the ground, therefore reducing any discomfort that may
be related to your activity.
In terms of burning calories, you will burn the same calories per kilometer running or walking, but obviously, it will take you less time
to run one kilometer than to walk it. Walking uphill can be more
challenging and help you burn more calories than walking on a flat
track. If you want to burn even more calories, you can walk backwards. Walking backwards can burn additional calories – about an
additional one fifth of your total regular walk.
As far as the health benefits of walking vs. jogging, they are pretty
much the same. In fact, recent research published by the American Heart Association found that brisk walking lowers the risk of
high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes just as much as
running. Researchers compared 33,060 runners with 15,045 walkers over six years and found that while vigorous running required
slightly higher levels of energy than walking at a moderate intensity, both resulted in a similar drop in incidence of high blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes or heart disease over the length of the
study.
Best of luck,
Abdo G. Mansour
APPROXIMATE CALORIES AN AVERAGE
PERSON BURNS PER KILOMETER
WEIGHT
65 kg
75 kg
80 kg
90 kg
100 kg
110 kg
6 km/h
283
327
349
392
436
479
7 km/h
354
409
436
490
545
599
8 km/h
453
523
558
628
697
767
9 km/h
583
672
717
807
897
986
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IT'S FALL:
GET MOVING!
MÖVENPICK HOTEL BEIRUT
WELCOMED THE FALL SEASON
BY ORGANIZING A FITNESS
DAY IN ITS HEALTH CLUB
övenpick Hotel Beirut, the 5-star hotel and beach resort located along the gorgeous Mediterranean Sea,
is a dynamic venue awaiting to fulfill all of your utmost desires. Whether you are in search of the ideal
fitness membership at an exclusive club and locale all year round...
or you are on a conquest to discover a delicious and healthy place
to wine and dine... Mövenpick Hotel Beirut has your back covered.
Revive Your Body & Mind
You can revive your body and mind - and balance your energies - at
Mövenpick Hotel Beirut. It is a place where both the fitness area
and spa provide the ideal environment for maintaining a healthy
and holistic life. The internationally renowned 2,000 square meter
Essential Spa & Health Club is a private world of tranquility, and includes an indoor swimming pool, squash and tennis courts, a stateof-the-art health club, and work-out studios. The internationally renowned Essential Spa & Heath Club offers a dynamic range of ESPA
products and treatments to revive, replenish, and restore natural
harmony.
Bringing in the Fall season with a swoop, media members had the
pleasure of spending a day of both vibrancy and serenity, with a
gourmet touch! Invitees relished in a much needed fitness experience. From a serene Bikram Yoga class right next to the calming
sound of smashing waves... to a vivacious Zumba class in one of the
Health Club's dance studios to get the party started... media memMore information at: www.moevenpick-hotels.com/beirut
bers worked up a sweat just in time to freshen up and indulge in a remarkable "healthy"
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts,
lunch overlooking the superb landscape in
an international upscale hotel
Hemingway's Terrace. It was a day of pure remanagement company with over
juvenation on every level!
16,000 staff members, is represented
Mövenpick Hotel Beirut's newly launched "Go
in 24 countries with 78 hotels,
Healthy" menu is superb! The glorious colorful
resorts and Nile cruisers currently in
display of super healthy options is enough to
operation. More than 30 properties
make anyone feel more energized and happy.
are planned or under construction,
From tasty grilled vegetable salads, to fresh
including Soma Bay (Egypt), Chiang
fruit and instantly prepared warm meals, the
Mai and Koh Samui (Thailand),
healthy menu puts your mind and body on the
Palawan (Philippines), Dubai (UAE),
right path to wellness and vitality. Great food,
Sanya (Hainan Island, China), Djerba
great company, and a great overall ambiance.
and Tozeur (Tunisia).
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ENOUGH ABOUT CHIA 'N FLAXSEEDS,
QUINOA'N OLIVE OIL. LET'S CHAT ABOUT A
BLUISH-GREEN FORM OF ALGAE THAT HAS
BEEN PUTTERING AROUND THE MARKET
SINCE THE 1990'S. SPIRULINA IS NOT NEW TO
THE 'HEALTH CONSCIOUS' SCENE. HOWEVER,
WHISPERS ABOUT THIS SO CALLED SUPER
PLANT ARE FLOURISHING AND WE WOULD
LIKE TO MURMUR TO YOU THE GOOD NEWS.
ow picture this: a super food
that not only nourishes your
body with most of the protein
one needs to be healthy (contains 60-70% protein), but can also aid in
avoiding a runny nose and sneezing due to
allergies, boosting your immune system,
and also keeping your blood pressure in
check...not to mention your cholesterol levels as well. Then of course it is also touted
as helping to protect against cancer. With
its rare blue pigment called phycocyanin,
a powerful antioxidant that protects cells
from damage, it manages to do its magic.
Spirulina is considered one of the most nutritious and concentrated food sources on
earth. Let's break down all the good stuff
it has to offer:
• Has an amazing protein content - a complete source of protein with all the necessary amino acids
• Is rich in calcium, phosphorous, and magnesium
• Has a vitamin level equivalent to wheat
germ and has four times as much vitamin
B12 as raw liver
• Is rich in vitamin K, iodine, magnesium,
selenium, manganese, potassium, and zinc
• Is a fantastic source of gamma-linolenic
acid - an important fatty acid for the heart
- in addition to sulfolipids, said to be protective against HIV infection of T-cell helpers
• Is known for its phytopigments such as
phycocyanin, chlorophyll, and carotenoids
• Is rich in vitamin B1, B2, B6, E, and K
• Contains more beta carotene than carrots
GREEN
ENVY:
WITH
Could Spirulina
be your ticket to good health?
This blue-green algae, that flourishes in
warm, fresh bodies of water, is thousands
of years old and can withstand variations
in extreme temperature and still manage
to thrive. Available both dried and freeze
dried, it comes in pill form, powder form,
and in flake form. Compared to other sea
vegetables, it is easy for your body to digest.
It should be noted that with like any whole
food source, you want to be careful about
its quality. High quality organic products/
brands are the only way to go to ensure it
is pollutant free; only opt for a reputable
brand in order to know exactly what you
are getting, and will be digesting.
So to all your health conscious people out
there...why not check out your local health
food or supplement store for this natural super algae? If spirulina is being used
around the world to help treat illness, AND
is being seriously discussed as a sustainable
source of food with the potential to end
world hunger, it can't be all that bad!
GREEN LIGHT:
FDA ALLOWS NATURAL
BLUE FROM SPIRULINA AS
FOOD COLORING
U.S. candy makers have been given the
green light to use a naturally derived blue
coloring in their candy and gum due to
new FDA approval of spirulina. Until now,
no natural alternative to FD&C Blue #1 was
available. This approval may also offer options for new natural green colors.
DR. OZ'S ENERGY CUBES
The combination? Spirulina and lime juice!
Mix them together to boost your mood according to our favorite Doctor on the tube,
Dr. Oz. Touted as a "true miracle from the
sea," spirulina is boasted as an excellent
source of protein which can boost your energy level. Mix: 1 tsp spirulina powder with
12 oz lime juice. Fill up an ice cube tray and
pop into the freezer. Whenever you are
feeling on a low, add 2 of these ice cubes
to your glass of water or juice for an instant
boost.
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LESSONS
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M ED I T ER R ANE ANS…
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WE ARE QUITE LUCKY TO
LIVE IN THE MEDITERRANEAN REGION BECAUSE
WE HAVE UNCOVERED THE
SECRETS TO ADDING MORE
YEARS TO LIFE... EXPOSED
WAYS TO LOVE OUR HEART
AND PROTECT IT FROM
RISK... LEARNED TIPS TO
BOOST BRAINPOWER, PREVENT DIABETES, AND MAINTAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT
TOO. KNOWING IS NOT
ENOUGH THOUGH; WE NEED
TO APPLY THOSE HEALTHY
HABITS IN OUR DAILY LIVES.
UNFORTUNATELY, WE OFTEN
FAIL TO DO SO AND BLINDLY
GO WITH THE FLOW OF EATING JUNK FOOD, WASTING
THE BLESSING OF BEING A
MEDITERRANEAN...
READ ALONG AS WE GO
OVER SUCH HEALTHY
HABITS AND PUT THEM
INTO ACTION!
6 LESSONS LEARNED FROM
A TYPICAL MEDITERRANEAN
1. MEDIT 101 - BE A HEALTH CON-
SCIOUS COOK! Mediterraneans have discovered the ultimate way of attaining bal-
ance between good flavor and health by
adopting healthier alternatives to frying.
This includes baking, broiling, steaming,
poaching, and roasting. Additionally, they
have resorted to salt-free flavor enhancers such as basil, cardamom, cumin, garlic,
thyme, paprika, nutmeg, and saffron to
spice up their dishes.
2. MEDIT 102 - GIVE THE COUCH A
BREAK AND MOVE YOUR WAY TO BETTER HEALTH! The key to living a long,
healthy life is by being physically active according to Mediterraneans.
3. MEDIT 103 - FAT CAN BE YOUR
BEST FRIEND OR YOUR WORST ENEMY;
it all depends on the type of fat. Mediterraneans classify butter, lard, margarine,
and high fat animal products as bad fats,
and instead, resort to consuming fat that
is heart-healthy such as with roasted nuts,
oily fish, oils (specifically olive oil), olives,
and avocados.
4. MEDIT 104 - FISH FOR OMEGA 3
FATS TWICE DURING THE WEEK! In addition to salmon and sardines, make sure
to consume other sources of this heart
friendly fat, such as walnuts, almonds, pistachio nuts, pine nuts, cashews, flaxseeds,
soybeans, and sardines.
5. MEDIT 105 - LOAD UP ON FIBERRICH FOODS TO PROMOTE BETTER DIGESTION! These include fruits, vegetables,
and whole grains such as oats, bran, whole
wheat, chickpeas, lentils, bulgur, and couscous.
6. MEDIT 106 - DO NOT OVER PAMPER
YOUR SWEET TOOTH! When it comes to
desserts, moderation is key! Honey ranks
first among all other sweeteners.
Now that you have mastered all that is
needed to be a typical Mediterranean, it’s
now time to roll up your sleeves as we go to
stack up some super foods and give them
an innovative, tropical spark!
SUPERFOODS
OF THE
MEDITERRANEAN
WITH A TROPICAL SPARK
MAIN INGREDIENTS (for 6)
• Feta cheese, 50g
• Pasta, whole wheat, 4 cups
• Salmon, smoked, 200g
• Pineapple, ¾ whole fruit
• Mangoes, 3
• Rocca leaves, spinach leaves, fresh
thyme, tomatoes, cucumbers, and olives
(rinsed thoroughly with water to remove
excess salt)
INGREDIENTS FOR
SALAD DRESSING
• Yogurt, plain, low fat, 2 cups
• Vinegar, 2 tsp
• Lemon juice, 3 Tbsp
• Garlic cloves, minced, 6
• Pickled cucumbers, cut into very small
pieces (rinsed with water to remove excess
salt)
• Olive oil, extra-virgin, 12 Tbsp
• Thyme, dried, 3 tsp
• Basil, dried, 2 tsp
PREPARATION METHOD
• Boil the whole wheat pasta. Divide
smoked salmon into thick cubes.
• Meanwhile, cut feta cheese into small
pieces, peel and dice the pineapple and
mangoes, and dice the tomatoes and cucumbers.
• Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water.
• To prepare the dressing, mix low fat plain
yogurt, pickled cucumber pieces, lemon
juice, vinegar, minced garlic cloves, olive
oil, dried basil, and dried thyme. Dilute with
water if necessary.
• In a large bowl, add the pasta, rocca
leaves, spinach leaves, fresh thyme,
smoked salmon cubes, feta cheese pieces,
diced pineapples, diced mangoes, and pitted olives. Soak in dressing.
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COULD YOU HAVE
toms are definitely not to be ignored, as
they may be your only chance of attaining
an early diagnosis for your condition and
therefore potential early treatment.
DIABETES
RIGHT NOW
?
Warning sign #4
MONITOR YOUR
BATHROOM TRIPS
AND THIRST!
oday, as you read this article, two
people in the United States are diagnosed with diabetes every minute, thereby joining the 285 million people
who are already living with diabetes worldwide. This is quite an alarming prevalence!
What makes the matter even worse is that
around 180 million are unaware that they
have type 2 diabetes. The situation is not
any different in the Arab world that holds 6
out of the top 10 countries highest in diabetes prevalence. Could you be one of those
who have diabetes without even knowing?
Read about the warning signs below and
attain a preliminary diagnosis in no time.
Warning sign #1
SMELL YOUR OWN
BREATH!
Believe it or not, your breath can give you a
hint on how well your body is able to make
good use of sugar. If it is not able, as is the
case with diabetes, your breath will smell
like nail polish remover; this is because
your body is burning fat to produce energy.
During this process, chemical compounds
known as ketones are released – the same
ingredients used in polish remover. If you
think that brushing your teeth would eliminate this odor, and the fruity taste that accompanies it, you are certainly mistaken.
You must book an appointment with your
doctor before the issue becomes more se-
vere leading to coma. Your doctor may look
for other symptoms of diabetes or recommend a blood glucose test.
Warning sign #2
TAKE A SNEAK AT
YOUR FEET AND
NAILS!
When was the last time you thoroughly
looked at your nails, or took a sneak peek
at your feet? Nails that have a dark band at
their tip can be warning you silently of many
health conditions, one of which is diabetes.
How can you notice that if you’re wearing
nail polish all the time? Sores that do not
heal at the bottom of your feet, numbness
in feet, tingling, or a burning sensation can
indicate nerve damage caused by diabetes.
Make sure to seek immediate medical help
if you develop any of these symptoms.
Warning sign #3
TEST YOUR VISION!
If you think reading the letters correctly
during an eye exam is a certificate of outstanding visual performance, think again!
Diabetes may cause damage to your retina.
This consists of cataracts, glaucoma, and
other conditions whose symptoms include
clouded, blurred vision, sensitivity to light,
double vision, poor night vision, halos
around lights, leak of yellowish fluid, tiny
hemorrhages, and eye pain. These symp-
When you have type 2 diabetes, blood
glucose accumulates, forcing the kidneys
to overwork to filter and absorb this extra amount of sugar. This exhausts the
kidneys, leaving no choice but to release
glucose into urine, which triggers more
urination and eventually dehydration. To
compensate for that water loss, you resort
to drinking more water and therefore your
bathroom trips become more frequent. If
you have interrupted this article to go to
the bathroom or your dry mouth is making
it hard for you to continue reading, book an
appointment with your doctor the soonest!
Warning sign #5
CHECK YOUR
DIETARY HABITS!
When you have diabetes, your blood sugar
level (glucose) is high leading to an increase
in appetite. Ironically, this may not lead to
weight gain in some cases, but rather to
unintentional weight loss. While some may
see this as an advantage – it is rather an
alert that you may have diabetes.
Warning sign #6
ASSESS YOUR PERFORMANCE IN BED!
A major warning sign for diabetes is sexual
dysfunction. Because diabetes causes general damage to blood vessels, your sexual
organs (and therefore pleasure sensation)
may be affected, possibly leading to vaginal
dryness in women and impotence in men.
You might find this to be the most significant warning sign of all...That’s fine, as long
as it leads you to seek medical advice at
your doctor’s clinic.
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THE MYSTERY
BEHIND SUPER-AGERS
MY FATHER IN LAW IS A VERY SPECIAL
MAN. HE SMOKES (VERY LITTLE I MUST
ADD), HE DRINKS (ARAK IS HIS BEVERAGE
OF CHOICE), AND HE BASICALLY LIVES AN
ACTIVE LIFESTYLE WHERE AFTERNOONS
PUTTERING AROUND THE GARDEN KEEPS
HIM BUSY. HE LETS EVERYONE KNOW WHAT
IS ON HIS MIND IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE...
HIS VOICE IS SO LOUD (DUE TO PARTIAL
HEARING LOSS) THAT THE ENTIRE VILLAGE
CAN HEAR HIS RANTS AND RAVES QUITE
CLEARLY. HE IS LOVEABLE, FEISTY, AND
HAS A MEMORY MUCH SHARPER THAN
ANYONE I KNOW. HE IS 94 YEARS YOUNG;
COULD HE BE ONE OF THE SUPER-AGERS
OF OUR TIME?
his special group of older citizens
are called super-agers. These men
and women in their 80's and 90's
are exceptional individuals for a particular
reason: their memories and their brains appear to be far sharper and youthful than
most others their age. Researchers are examining this golden group of folks with the
aim to discover why their memories and
brains are so damn sharp. If we could figure out the magic formula...then we might
have one of the secrets to longevity and
hopefully win the fight against dementia
and Alzheimer's.
Amazingly enough, researchers have come
to realize that these super agers have
rather low degrees of age related plaques,
and have more brain mass (related to attention and memory) than most others at
their stage in life. While conducting the SuperAging study, this was visible on imaging
tests.
SuperAging Study leader Emily Rogalski,
a neuroscientist in Chicago at Northwestern University's cognitive neurology and
Alzheimer's disease center, stated to the
Associated Press: "We’re living long but
we’re not necessarily living well in our older
years and so we hope that the SuperAging
study can find factors that are modifiable
and that we’ll be able to use those to help
people live long and live well.”
Over 400 people were screened and a mere
35 of them were eligible for the super ager
study - insinuating that they represent a
small segment of the population. Some of
the super agers that did take part in the
study included a 92 year old Holocaust survivor, an 81 year old smoker (one pack per
day) who drinks a Martini every evening,
and an attorney in his eighties. Participants
promised to donate their brains to research
when they die.
WHAT ARE SOME OF
THE SPECIAL TRAITS
OF A SUPER AGER?
• Super agers can remember at least nine
out of fifteen words when asked 30 minutes later to recite them.
• Special MRI scans show that their brain's
cortex is thicker than the average senior in
this age bracket.
• The anterior cingulate found deep within
the brain, which affects attention, is larger
than individuals even in their 50s and 60s.
• They have a positive outlook on life and
have great energy.
• They keep their minds active with social
activities.
• Super agers tend to have a tangible purpose in their life. Many volunteer and help
others in need.
• They take the focus off of themselves and
their ailments, looking to aid those around
them.
• Many of these seniors are physically active; they never seem to stop learning and
asking questions.
Researchers think that for some, the aptitude to endure the effects of aging is simply
genetic; they also believe that for others, it
may come down to a combination of genes
and living a healthy lifestyle. Only time will
reveal what is the magical solution behind
the sharp memories of our golden friends....
Now where did I put my keys :)
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KIDS
ARE EATING
THEIR
VEGGIES...
HOORAY!
NINE TO ELEVEN YEAR-OLDS EAT VEGETABLES TWICE MORE FREQUENTLY AND THEIR GENERAL
NUTRITION AWARENESS INCREASES THREEFOLD FOLLOWING INTERVENTIONS BY THE “NESTLÉ
HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAM – AJYAL SALIMA,” ACCORDING TO A STUDY COMMEMORATING THREE
YEARS OF THE PROGRAM IN LEBANON ANNOUNCED AT AN EVENT ATTENDED BY OVER 200
PEOPLE INCLUDING LEBANESE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF BEIRUT
REPRESENTATIVES, TEACHERS, STUDENTS, SELECT DIGNITARIES, AND MEMBERS OF THE PRESS.
THE EVENT ALSO FEATURED PRESENTATIONS OF
AWARDS TO SELECT SCHOOLS THAT EXCELLED IN INTEGRATING THE PROGRAM WITHIN THEIR CURRICULUM,
AND A ZAJAL PERFORMANCE BY SIX PUBLIC SCHOOL
STUDENTS HIGHLIGHTING WHAT THEY LEARNED.
Ajyal Salima is clearly a positive addition to the school
curriculum, with all the activities it brings to children
and training on nutrition it provides to teachers,” said
Fady Yarak, Director General of the Lebanese Ministry
of Education & Higher Education. “We’re very proud to have been
pioneers in the region, as we see the Program being implemented
by governments in other countries that also recognize schools as
vital for promoting healthy eating habits through education.”
More than 4,000 public and private school students in Lebanon
have so far benefited from the Program, launched in 2010 by AUB
and Nestlé with the support of the Lebanese Ministry of Education
and Higher Education.
It is now expanding into other Middle Eastern countries,
including the UAE where it was introduced in September 2012 as
a collaboration between the Dubai Health Authority, the Dubai
Education Zone, the Princess Haya Initiative for the Development of
Health, Physical Education & School Sports, and Nestlé Middle East.
A study covering 30 schools among the 110 exposed across Lebanon
concluded palpable differences in attitudes towards various dietary
habits among 957 students who completed Program sessions,
compared to 621 who didn’t, mainly finding that knowledge
increased almost three times and self-efficacy doubled.
Study results include other specifics such as 60% reductions in
children’s probability of consuming chips daily, 35% reduction in soft
drink consumption, and a 56% lower chance of consuming sweet
drinks. They also showed that students exposed to interventions
reported consuming fruits and vegetables twice per day, two times
more than students not exposed to the Program.
“Tackling growing childhood obesity rates must be a priority for all
parties concerned about public health in Lebanon and the region,”
said Dr. Nahla Hwalla, AUB’s Faculty of Agriculture & Food Sciences
Dean.
“International studies show that 30% of obese preschoolers, 40%
of obese school children, and 80% of obese teenagers become
obese adults,” she added. “Obesity rates in Lebanese children and
adolescents aged 6 to 19 has increased within twelve years - from
10.2% to 15.5% in boys, and from 5.4% to 6.9% in girls. This prevalence
(10.9%) is comparable to figures from Bahrain (11.3%) and Syria
(11.1%), higher than those observed in Qatar (6.3%), and lower than
those reported from UAE (13.7%).”
“Nestlé Healthy Kids Program – Ajyal Salima would not be the
success it is nor sustainable on the long-term without the support
of the various educational institutions, government, school and
other entities we are working with in Lebanon and the rest of the
region,” said Nestlé Healthy Kids Middle East Program Manager
Karine Antoniades Turk.
“It is particularly heartwarming to feel the zeal of the kids and
dedication of teachers who are passionate about the well-being of
children in their classrooms.”
The Program’s coordinator, celebrity-nutritionist Dr. Carla HabibMourad, shed light on its limitations, which mainly involve results
related to sedentary behavior changes such as watching television
and playing electronic games.
“Actual lifestyle changes did not yet shift significantly, likely due
to easier access to less nutritious snacks and foods within school
premises, poor attendance of parents
at school meetings, and generally low
availability of exercise facilities,” Habib
said. “We expect things to improve as the
Program expands and studies cover longer
intervention periods.”
Hwalla concluded with a look to the future,
saying: “Lebanon and the region should
promote and lobby for a multisectoral
approach to curb obesity in children
and adolescents, which include media
outreaches, physical activity curricula, food
policies, and shops in schools, parents’
education, as well as an environment which
is conducive to physical activity in order to
change the ‘obesogenic’ environment.”
THE NESTLÉ HEALTHY KIDS GLOBAL
PROGRAM AIMS TO RAISE NUTRITION,
HEALTH, AND WELLNESS AWARENESS
OF SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN AROUND
THE WORLD. IT IS A NESTLÉ CREATING
SHARED VALUE INITIATIVE TO PROMOTE
HEALTHY LIVING AMONG CHILDREN.
Launched globally in 2009, this program
runs in partnership with governments,
academia, and NGOs in over 64 countries
around the world reaching to date around
five million kids.
Part of the Global Program, the “Ajyal
Salima” curriculum was developed by the
American University of Beirut to answer
specifically to Middle Eastern community
issues and address nutritional habits and
requirements. It involves 12 educational
sessions per round, including interactive
learning and hands-on activities on nutrition,
healthy eating and physical activity; as
well as questionnaires developed to track
improvement of children from pre to post
interventions.
psychofocus
t is well known that our mood affects what we choose to consume.
However, what we still don’t really know is how the things we eat
or drink can influence our mental
health. One thing is sure though: changes
in our diets can create changes in our brain
structure, and thus, in our behavior.
Take a moment to think about the food you
usually eat or drink and the emotion it creates. To make it easier on you, we are going
to use some food imagery... Picture a plate
with a green salad and cherry tomatoes
topped with crunchy walnuts and a healthy
balsamic sauce. Next to it is some grilled
lean meat... done the way you like it... with
baked herbed potatoes or whole wheat
bread and a cool refreshing glass of water or yogurt. What is the emotion that is
triggered? Did the image of the suggested
plate put you in a peaceful state of mind?
Food'n
MOOD
By | Jennifer Kanaan – Nutritionist
Nisrine Tabet Bardawil – Clinical Psychologist, Psychotherapist
Now... let us take another example and
think about caffeine, found in coffee, tea,
soft drinks, and various foods and drinks
containing products extracted from the
kola nut. People usually drink caffeine to
counter physical fatigue and increase alertness and wakefulness. The amount of caffeine needed to create these effects vary
from one person to another. Alongside the
stimulant effects, you also have the psychological impacts and associations, as you can
probably easily picture yourself meeting a
friend for a cup of tea and chatting, or waking up calmly in the morning and having
your cup of coffee. Let us not forget that
large amounts of caffeine may exacerbate
depression, fidgeting, insomnia, and gastrointestinal disturbances….
These two simple examples indicate the
existence of a two-way relationship between what we choose to eat and our
psychological state. Although we do not
have the whole story yet, and we still do
not know the exact cause-effect relationship between different types of foods and
moods, many people can find a connection
between what they eat and do not eat and
how they feel.
HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT THAT THERE MIGHT BE A CONNECTION BETWEEN YOUR FOOD AND YOUR MENTAL FUNCTIONING? THAT WHAT YOU EAT CAN ALTER THE WAY YOU
FEEL AND THE PERFORMANCE OF YOUR BRAIN IN GENERAL? WE ARE DEFINITELY NOT SAYING THAT YOU COULD
TREAT DEPRESSION WITH FOOD; HOWEVER, DIETS CAN BE
PART OF A SELF-HELP STRATEGY.
Specific foods also affect brain chemicals
and our eating habits impact blood sugar
levels, both of which play a role in our
mood. Basically, this is how it happens:
Serotonin is a monoamine neurotransmitter found in the brain that regulates mood,
appetite, and sleep. Serotonin levels are
affected by diet. An increase in tryptophan
(an amino acid) elevates serotonin levels.
Researchers suggest that this happens
when the diet is rich in carbohydrates and
low in protein. Thus, combining protein
with high-fiber carbohydrates would help
lessen mood swings. Improvement in mental health problems, such as mood swings,
concentration and memory difficulties, eating disorders, and insomnia, may also result
from dietary changes.
THAT BEING SAID,
WHAT ARE THE THINGS
YOU COULD DO TO
BOOST YOUR MOOD?
• Never skip breakfast. Having a wellbalanced breakfast (combining high-fiber
carbohydrates and some lean protein) every morning may improve your mood, lead
to feelings of relaxation, and boost your
memory.
• Consume foods that are rich in omega
3 fatty acid such as salmon, sardines, walnuts, magnesium, folic acids and B vitamins,
such as chocolate, sunflower seeds, and oranges… They are vital for the healthy functioning of the brain.
• Eat foods rich in selenium: oysters, crab,
nuts, turkey, whole grain pasta, oatmeal,
and lentils… It seems that low a selenium
intake might lead to a poor mood.
• Use caffeine moderately.
• Adopt a Mediterranean diet that includes
fruits, nuts, olive oil, vegetables, fish, cereals, and legumes. This type of diets is also
known as the happy diet!
• Avoid over restrictive diets that would
lead to depression, binge eating (resulting in guilt and low self-esteem), obsessive
dieting, and the vicious circle goes on. Instead, move to healthy eating patterns.
• Keep a food and mood diary, where you
would ideally write what you eat and when
you eat. This would help you understand
what types of foods trigger specific moods.
• Exercise daily, and most importantly, enjoy it!
You might be thinking that all this is easier
said than done. It will probably be smoother to manage if you start by gradually making changes in what you eat and drink.
However, making too many decisions at a
time could cause frustration and make you
go back to unhealthy eating habits. Bear in
mind that the first couple of days are the
most difficult ones; think about the long
run as you will be rewarded with the benefits such changes will have on your mental and physical health. In all cases, having
a well-balanced, healthy diet and simply
knowing that you are taking care of yourself can boost your mood and improve
your state of mind.
psychofocus
WHO HASN'T HEARD OF KEN AND BARBIE? WHO HASN'T DREAMT OF
LOOKING JUST LIKE THEM AT ONE TIME OR ANOTHER AS A CHILD? MUCH
HAS BEEN SAID ABOUT THE APPROPRIATENESS OF THEIR BODY SHAPE AND
SIZE... AND THEIR EFFECT ON THE PSYCHE OF CHILDREN, MAINLY THE GIRLS.
DOES THE EXPOSURE TO THOSE THIN DOLLS HAVE A DIRECT IMPACT ON
ONE’S BODY IMAGE AND FOOD INTAKE... AND HOW DOES THE MEDIA PLAY A
ROLE IN THIS IMPACT?
An obvious fact: Food has the power
THE
KEN
BARBIE
Myth
By | Jennifer Kanaan – Nutritionist
Nisrine Tabet Bardawil – Clinical Psychologist, Psychotherapist
to promote health or trigger illness; it has
the potential to change the way we look.
Understanding food choices is not only related to the food itself, but also to its meaning. The choices people make by eating
some types of food instead of others are
related to the body’s size and shape. These
meanings are subject to social interpretation and are greatly affected by the media’s
representation.
I am sure you have noticed that men and
women are not represented in the same
way within the media. In fact, in comic
strips and on television, men appear more
frequently than women. When the latter
appear, they are usually seen in passive
roles (at home or as child care givers),
compared to men who are given a wide
range of “active” jobs such as bartenders,
businessmen, and engineers…. We cannot
deny that there has been an improvement
in this area, as we are more likely to see
women in prestigious positions; but when
they are placed in such circumstances, they
are beautiful, brilliant, and attractive. In
newspapers and magazines, females are
pictured less than males, and when they
are, the focus is mainly on their sexy bodies. Yes, they are always appealing. Have
you ever noticed how almost all commercial media aimed at women is related to
fashion, diet, and beauty? Even on the
cover pages of male magazines, a woman
showing less of her face and more of her
body is usually featured.
IMAGES OF WOMEN’S BODY
SIZE AND SHAPE
Analyses of recent media images indicate
that the current preference is for the thin
female body, whereas back in the Middle
Ages, rounded body shapes were considered attractive. It is well known that some
female celebrities use starvation diets and
exercise to reach their “ideal” body shape;
"ideal" in their understanding of a beautiful body size (as many of you), despite this
“flat-chested bodyish appearance” (Orbacj, 1986). In the 1950s, Marilyn Monroe
was known for her curves and big breasts.
However, for the past 40-50 years, female
movie actresses, advertisers, and models
have become younger and thinner. In fact,
Freedeman (1986) noticed that even Barbie
has become thinner since she was introduced in 1959!
IMAGES OF MEN’S BODY SIZE
AND SHAPE
Changes in men’s body image representations have also been noticed since the
1980s. Male models have become hairless,
muscular, and narrow hipped in an attempt
to look like Ken, Barbie’s boyfriend. We can
frequently see that the male body is being
used in advertising in an erotic and appealing way, as a mean to get customers to buy
whatever product is being marketed.
CONCEPTUALIZATION OF
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES
Men and women are being represented
differently by the media. Many of you believe that you are immune to the effect of
mass media; however, if you think about
the number of ads you see every day, you
realize you are mistaken. Female and male
bodies are being presented and portrayed
in an attractive and stereotypical way that
would make each one of us, consciously
and unconsciously, think that this is how we
should look. Furthermore, larger sizes trigger associations with negative attributes –
laziness, passivity – as obesity is seen as a
self-inflicted state and a lack of will power.
Thinness is therefore highly linked with attractiveness, freedom, and success. In magazines, you'll find many products and articles that will help you fix, or at least mask,
parts of the body that you do not like. After
all, the media objectifies us all and thus gets
us to objectify ourselves and feel humiliated. In this context, you would understand
the importance of a positive body image.
How can you get there? Here are few tips
that can help you boost your self-esteem:
• Bear in mind that what matters the most
is not your size and shape, but rather your
health.
• Your weight is just your weight. It does
not define who you really are and it certainly does not reflect your assets and accomplishments.
• Stop criticizing yourself and let go of perfectionism. Instead, focus on the positive
aspects of your life.
• Do some research about weight issues
and avoid stereotypes.
• Plan your meals ahead of time to avoid
being preoccupied with thoughts of food
and diet.
• Finally, and mostly, keep in mind that
there is no ideal image or shape every
woman and man needs to conform to.
Just because society has an obsession
with women being thin and men well-built
doesn’t mean that this is how we should
look.
• Barbie and Ken are just myths! Never forget this.
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your
Be artistic when choosing your rainbow
of colors, and know that you don’t have
to stick to bright shades that natural rainbows are made of, like yellows and oranges… Instead, this year opt for bolder hues
that tend to better define your beautiful
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browns, blues, taupe, metallics, and softer
shades of pinks and purples.
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HOWEVER, WHEN IT COMES TO MAKEUP, COLORS CAN CHANGE, AND SO
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LOVE SOFT HANDS
The skin of your hands is one of the most vulnerable areas of your
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Clarins Age Control Hands Lotion
HATE DARK SPOTS
One of the most unwanted skin problems is dark spots; they make
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You might not apply makeup on a daily basis, but the skin of your
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Flabby skin can look old and mature, even when you are still young
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LOVE HONEY-BASED
TREATMENTS
A natural and universal ingredient, honey has been seen as a symbol
of wealth and life since time began. Guerlain now offers a new oil
treatment that is honey-based. Vigilant, yet discreet, it offers the
pleasure of a light and gentle microclimate, while providing the face
with tonic support to create perfect curves and more defined contours. The skin recovers its suppleness.
Guerlain Abeille Royale Face Treatment Oil
HATE STRONG UV
BEAMS
The skin needs sunlight and loves it when
you spend some time feeling the warmth
of its radiant light. Yet, one should avoid
spending long periods of time in the sun,
especially during the hours when UV beams
are the strongest. In all cases, use a cream
that moisturizes your skin while protecting
it from the sun. Choose a cream with an
innovative formula that provides immediate hydration and long-term prevention of
photo aging and UV rays.
Avène Hydrance Light Hydrating Cream
SKINCARE IS A PROCESS THAT IS BASED ON HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT YOUR
SKIN. WHEN YOU LOVE YOUR SKIN, YOU PROVIDE IT WITH EVERYTHING IT
NEEDS AND NOURISH IT LIKE A MOTHER NOURISHES HER CHILD. AT THE
SAME TIME, WHEN YOU HATE SOMETHING ABOUT YOUR SKIN, YOU DO
WHAT IT TAKES TO FIGHT THE PROBLEM AND RESTORE YOUR SKIN’S BEAUTY AND HEALTH. SKINCARE IS A MATTER OF LOVE AND HATE, SO HERE’S
WHAT YOU SHOULD CARE ABOUT AND TAKE CARE OF….
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TAILOR
MADE
BEAUTY
CUSTOMIZED BEAUTY TREATMENTS WITH
DR. BURGENER SWITZERLAND FOR BEAUTY SUCCESS
CRISP AND CLEAN, WARM AND INVITING. THE LATEST DR. BURGENER SWITZERLAND SKIN BEAUTY
& REJUVENATION CENTER HAS TAKEN KASLIK BY STORM IN THE SKIN CARE AND BEAUTY ARENA.
OFFERING ITS ESTEEMED CLIENTELE ONLY THE BEST IN NATURAL PRODUCTS AND TREATMENTS
OF UTMOST QUALITY AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, IT WELCOMES THE WOMAN WHO LONGS FOR
A BEAUTY REGIMEN THAT TACKLES HER OWN PERSONAL NEEDS HEAD ON. A "ONE SIZE FITS ALL"
APPROACH DOES NOT WORK EFFICIENTLY OR EFFECTIVELY; WE OFTEN NEED TO ASSESS THE
SITUATION AT HAND ON A PERSONALIZED LEVEL.
et me take this opportunity to introduce the expert behind the name. As a start, let's go back to the very beginning... In 1955, the expertise of personalized care began
when Dr. Marc Burgener (Dr. Pauline Burgener's fatherin-law) created his own clinic in Lausanne of aesthetic surgery and
cosmetology in order to address the most challenging needs. And
this was only the beginning. Today, Dr. Pauline Burgener, PhD in Biology, moves forward in the cosmetology realm by combining the
powerful elements of nature with high technology.
I was fortunate to visit the most recently opened SPA located in
Kaslik. The Dr. Burgener Skin and Rejuvenation Center is located
in the ideal location for clients to attend to their skin and beauty
concerns with ease. With a warm and professional welcome, I was
invited to try out their body scrub, a body massage, and a facial.
Let's take a closer look at what I indulged in:
My beauty journey began with a rejuvenating and much needed
body scrub. I exfoliated my troubles away with the Anti-aging Chardonnay Grape Seeds Body Scrub - a must needed treatment especially after months of fun in the sun. It's aggressive enough that
you really feel like you are accomplishing the mission, yet is gentle
enough that your skin ends up feeling silky, soft and renewed. A leg
and arm massage with essential oils finalized my relaxation escape,
leaving me tearful for more.
Now for the facial. This is the second time that I have experienced
the impressive Vitaskin Facial Treatment. The magical ingredients
utilized during this kind of treatment, such as Royal Jelly, makes you
feel like royalty! Royal jelly regenerates your skin for utter rejuvenation, while collagen helps to combat the lines and wrinkles. The
Anti-oxidant Facial Care with Gold Collagen and Green Caviar is an
absolute hit...and a must have treatment.
My treatment of the day boosts collagen production and cell activation, deeply cleanses the skin, and enhances oxygen deep within.
You can see and feel the difference in skin texture and tone immediately. It also helps soften scars, increases elasticity, and helps reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles.
The combination of chromotherapy and ultrasound allows you
to feel a beauty boost like no other. Gold nano-particles and the
Triple Helix Collagen works with the temperature of your body,
boosting regeneration and collagen production to fight the nasty
free radicals we can all do without. So in essence, you completely
clean, peel, tone, and lift the skin by use of ultrasound. Immediate
radiance is witnessed after just one session. When followed with a
series of organized sessions, you are guaranteed fresh and glowing
skin. It's all about healthy maintenance in the end.
ALLOW ME TO SHARE WITH YOU ALL SOME OF
MY PERSONAL FAVORITE PRODUCTS:
TRIPLE HELIX COLLAGEN CREAM: Highly concentrated in
collagen, the Triple Helix Collagen Cream reduces wrinkles and
boosts the natural synthesis of the collagen, restoring your
youthful and crystal like skin.
COLLAGEN BOOSTER: This active combination of kombuchka,
tamarind seeds, and peptides, contributes to reduce wrinkles
and boosts the youth of the skin. It stimulates the skin to produce its own collagen and elastin, thus having healthier skin.
BODY SCRUB WITH CHARDONNAY: The polyphenol enclosed
in the Chardonnay grape, which is the main ingredient in making the most luxurious Champagne, has anti-aging properties.
This exfoliating treatment leaves the skin young and absolutely
radiant.
Dr. Burgener Switzerland also offers clients highly effective
slimming treatments: slimming massages, Cryotherapy body
wraps, and the latest model of LPG endermology which is extremely interesting in conjunction with work on cellulite, fat,
and facial lifting.
Before seriously heading into the winter season, go for the After
Summer Detox. You purify your body with a purifying body scrub,
then you indulge in a draining body wrap utilizing Swiss Alps salts,
and then you endure a wonderful draining massage. This treatment
lasts for 2 hours and is both relaxing and invigorating at the same
time. This treatment usually costs $190, but you can take advantage
of a $130 special till November 15th!
You can discover Dr. Burgener treatments
and products at various locations: Le Royal
Hotels & Resorts, Dbayeh, Hotel Terre Brune,
Faqra, Hazmieh International Medical Center,
ABC Mall, Dbayeh, Dr Burgener Skin Beauty
& Rejuvenation Center, Kaslik, and Skin Pro
Medical Spa, Jal el Dib.
VISIT: WWW.DRBURGENER.COM –
FACEBOOK/DRBURGENERLEBANON
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WHAT'S BEHIND THAT
HOLLYWOOD
?
SMILE
ARE YOU ONE OF THE
MANY PEOPLE WHO
RARELY SMILES IN PHOTOS BECAUSE YOUR SELF
CONFIDENCE HAS BEEN
CHIPPED AWAY BY LESS
THAN PEARLY WHITE
TEETH? READ ALONG AS
WE WHISPER 5 SECRETS
THAT MAKE ALL THOSE
CELEBRITIES GLOW ON
THE RED CARPET. YOU’RE
JUST A FEW LINES AWAY
FROM SMILING AT THE
CAM ONCE AGAIN - BE
IT AT YOUR WEDDING,
GRADUATION, OR FAMILY
REUNION.
ing twice a day and make sure they never
leave home without slipping a toothbrush
and some toothpaste into their bags.
In addition to the frequency and duration
of brushing, the technique is equally important. The brush needs to be held at a
45°angle and needs to do the job in small
circles, from one side to the other, top and
bottom, front and back, and not forgetting
the gum line too. No need to brush very
hard, as this may cause irritation and notches near the gum line, and may exhaust your
toothbrush!
Is brushing enough? Definitely not! Flossing is necessary to get rid of bacteria that
get stuck in between teeth and produce
chemicals that lead to tooth decay. After
that, rinsing is important to make sure you
have successfully accomplished the mission of getting rid of bacteria. Best choices
for rinsing include an alcohol free fluoride
mouthwash or simply salt diluted in water.
Secret #1 – HEALTHY
Secret #2 -
Proper brushing takes at least 2 minutes according to the American Dental Association.
For the many of us who always run late to
work in the morning, or sleep with exhaustion every night on the couch, that’s a lot to
worry about! Many people find themselves
barely spending 1 minute brushing their
teeth. Hollywood stars squeeze their busy
schedule with at least 2 minutes of brush-
Hollywood stars know exactly what to
fill their tummies with to get that pearly
dental sparkle! Learn a few tips: top some
tomato slices with mozzarella and basil;
sprinkle some grated parmesan over pasta;
dip cucumbers in labneh; mix plain yogurt
with oats, dried fruits, and a touch of honey; or snack on apples, celery, and broccoli,
known to loosen stains and add a whiter
touch to your teeth. However, don't get
DENTAL HABITS!
PROPER NUTRITION!
that pearly white sparkle at the expense
of a allowing a few kilos to slip down your
waistline. Make sure you resort to low fat
versions and keep sweets at bay!
Secret #3 -
SMART SHOPPING!
Smart shopping is a basic pre-requisite to
get a bright Hollywood smile. How so? Be
sure to choose the suitable toothbrush and
toothpaste the next time you go to the supermarket. The toothbrush needs to have
soft bristles to avoid damage to your gums
and teeth, and a small head to be able to
reach all areas of the mouth, including your
back teeth. Do you think the same toothbrush is going to do the job for you all year
long? Thick again! Your toothbrush needs
to be replaced every 3 months... and even
sooner if you have had a cold or infection.
To decrease the growth of germs, rinse
your brush with hot water after use and allow it to dry completely before you put the
cap on.
Secret #4 - NATURAL
DENTAL MAKEOVER!
Even if you work very hard to achieve the
Hollywood smile, a natural dental makeover is necessary once in a while. Use
strawberries as a natural bleaching agent,
as it helps clear away plaque and gives
you whiter teeth. Dissolve stains with the
help of apples and use raisins as a natural
mouthwash since they increase saliva production, which helps rinse away plaque.
Why not add a creative twist to your routine dental habits too by preparing your
own toothpaste? Wipe your teeth with
a cotton swab, add a mix of baking soda
and freshly squeezed lemon, leave on your
teeth for about a minute (not more), and
then brush as usual.
Secret #5 - FREQUENT
DENTIST VISITS!
Even if your schedule is very tight, regular
check-ups (at least twice a year) at your
dentist are important to spot early signs
of dental and gum problems, in addition to
potential major diseases such as dementia,
heart problems, diabetes, osteoporosis,
and acid reflux.
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GLAMOUR
IS IN THE
AIR
WHAT’S HER NAME? GLAMOUR… THE MOST
FEMININE OF ALL NAMES! SHE IS A WOMAN WHO
KNOWS HOW TO DRESS UP, WEAR HER FINEST
JEWELRY, DECORATE HER LOOKS WITH THE MOST
SOPHISTICATED MAKEUP STYLES, AND CAPTIVATE
SOULS WITH HER EVERLASTING SCENT. SHE HAS
FOUR FAMILY NAMES… GLAMOUR CHIC, GLAMOUR LOVELY, GLAMOUR FANTASY, AND GLAMOUR
EXCESSIVE, AND SHE CAN BE EITHER WOMAN AT
ANY TIME WITH THE HELP OF FOUR NEW
FRAGRANCES FROM BOURJOIS.
GLAMOUR CHIC
Elegant from head to toe… it is in the details that she plays conventions. She wears
smoky eyes: it is blue. She wears a dress: it
is low-cut in the back. She embodies eternal
femininity and yet does not forget to have
some fun.
THE PERFUME: It is rich with floral elegance with a combination of figs, ylang
ylang, jasmine rose, tuberose, vanilla, and
patchouli.
GLAMOUR EXCESSIVE
Bourjois frees the femme fatale in you ... Fatal, but in an unexpected way. She is totally free and displays the strength
of her character without being serious. Irresistible, she
radiates sensuality and leads the game of seduction. She
is really confident about her image: she dares a nonconformist sublime purple makeup with a hint of blush on her
cheeks and a pink mouth that is really desirable.
THE PERFUME: It holds the scent of tea, violet, coconut
milk, iris, jasmine, rose, patchouli, and amber.
GLAMOUR
FANTASY
Spontaneous and free… this mischievous
and glamorous lady plays with colors. Her
makeup expresses her personality. Bubbly
and charming, she wears her fruity lips and
sunny manicure; her eyes are decorated
with blue and her finger with a small tattoo.
Her perfume? Also delightfully surprising...
just like her.
THE PERFUME: The fragrance opens
with cherries and raspberry, displays the
sweet scent of strawberry and freesia,
and ends with musk and patchouli.
GLAMOUR
LOVELY
Soft and graceful, she likes soft colors...
Her pastel makeup is twisted with bright
colors to unveil a bolder personality than
what is revealed. Her perfume is soft but
sparkling, delicate she says.
THE PERFUME: It carries both floral
and fruity scents, mainly black current,
red apple, jasmine, musk, and amber.
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Perfume
Estée Lauder
A SCARF-LIKE
ust like a scarf hugs your neck
and protects it from the cold
weather, your perfume surrounds it with warmth and
comfort during the windy days. As long as
it’s elegant and attractive, your scarf-like
perfume completes your look in fall and
helps you make a better transition into
the winter season. Every time you smell its
astounding fragrance, you’re taken back
through a journey to when the sunlight was
a cure to the soul.
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ESTÉE LAUDER Pleasures Pop
Housed in the iconic Pleasures bottle re-imagined in transparent
fluorescent pink with a playful glossy white logo, new Pleasures
Pop is a vibrant, colorful blend of florals, brightened with luscious,
fruity accents. Bold bright top notes of pink grapefruit and tangy
cassis burst with saturated sparkle as a luscious blend of lychee
and raspberry vibrate with fresh freesia.
REEM ACRA Eau de Parfum
A perfume that reflects a devotion to classics, modern luxury, and sophistication...
Reem Acra’s perfume includes bergamot,
peach, and orange blossom with ginger and
jasmine at the top.
GIORGIO ARMANI Si
Chic, sultry, intense, and soft at the same time, Sì is a chypre scent
reinvented, lingering on the skin and captivating the senses. Its
olfactory signature is rhythmic, elegant, and unique. It combines
an inflection of three accords: cassis nectar, modern chypre, and
light musky wood.
You are chic with a scarf… He is
chic with a tie! Wrap his neck with
a revolutionary fragrance that
changes the title of style.
JUST CAVALLI for Him
This fragrance opens with a sizzling note of wild pimento, a powerful symbol of virility and seduction. This striking introduction is closely followed by a sophisticated and
sensual heart note of vetiver wood that gives an earthly and slightly smoky quality to the
fragrance. The base note of smooth leather adds its rich mix of depth and voluptuousness.
Fresh, vibrant, and sensual, this fragrance is an ode to youth and seduction.
DIOR Homme
Wear Dior Homme like a tailored suit. This
unique woody, aromatic signature trails
in your wake… the surprising notes she
loves to nuzzle at your neck. A sexy
appeal, rigorous and sharp... yet disarmingly casual. Feel effortlessly elegant,
sensual, supple, and free…
MONT BLANC
Legend Intense
A totally arousing fragrance… its
scent is fresh due to bergamot, and
spicy with aromas of cardamom and
pepperwood. It belongs to a man who
knows well how to dress up.
JUICY COUTURE
La La Eau de Parfum
Couture La La blends bright, sparkling
mandarin with bold, white florals for a
fragrance experience that captures the
essence of femininity. It feels like a lightweight scarf that surrounds your skin.
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Beauty
SHOP
VICTORIA'S SECRET NIGHT
Introducing Victoria’s Secret Night, a fragrance inspired by the mystery and magic experienced after dark; it’s about midnight in Paris.
At first, it sparkles with fruity notes that entice you to go deeper.
Exotic florals then follow, leading you ultimately to warm, dark
woods and musks. The resulting fragrance is a glamorous cocktail
of luscious apple, black plum and velvet woods.
PANTENE ANTI
FALL COLLECTION
NIVEA MEN IGNITE
If you think a first impression is everything, you’re probably right;
but what’s also important is keeping the first impression going. Helping you put your best self forward is NIVEA MEN; the
global leader in men skin care re-introduces its men range in a
fresh look giving men the right tools to look good and feel great.
NIVEA MEN shaving gels contain vitamin E and moisturizers to
help prevent moisture loss and keep skin looking healthy. The
Ultra glide Technology™ improves razor glide and helps protect
against micro cuts, shave irritations, and provides a close and extra comfortable shave.
HAIR
The Pantene Anti Hair Fall collection, consisting of shampoo, conditioner, and leavein oil replacement treatment, work together to repair and protect hair from root to
tip by forming a strong protective barrier
which reduces Keratin loss. Now you can
transform your hair in as little as two weeks
with this new scientific breakthrough from
Pantene. You just need to use the Pantene
Anti Hair Fall Shampoo, Conditioner, and
Oil Replacement with every wash, at least
twice a week for 14 days, to stop hair fall
once and for all.
KLORANE
CURE DE FORCE
Cure de Force anti-fall for women is an innovative product that provides an effective
treatment from the roots to the tips of the
hair. It strengthens the inner hair, stimulates growth, and slows down hair fall. Your
hair is more resistant to fatigue and stress,
and it is easier to style. Apply to dry or towel-dried hair after Klorane's Shampoo with
Quinine.
AZZARO
CHROME UNITED
GUERLAIN LA PETITE ROBE NOIRE
This is the moment that the artist duo chose to decorate the new bottle... like a modern day
Cinderella, La Petite Robe Noire, late for her midnight curfew, tiptoes barefoot, stilettos in
hand, back to her gorgeous glass bottle. The Eau de Toilette’s ambrosial fruity notes enhance
the bouquet of fresh flowers, jasmine and orange blossom, still damp with dew.
Inspired by the joyful atmosphere of a trip
to the beach, Chrome United celebrates a
shared moment of friendship. To quench
the thirst for adventure and escape, a flight
of light: the fresh and spicy union of Sichuan pepper and coriander harmoniously
melts with bergamot, borrowed from the
original creation. Infused with a sensation
of summery well-being, the tea-green heart
of the fragrance combines the woodysmoky charisma of Ceylon black tea with a
vegetal explosion of violet leaf.
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CARE OF A FRUIT
Starting with the Roots
Beets have this huge capability thanks to
the high levels of nutrients and vitamins
they contain. Vitamin A, C, and K, as well
as calcium, iron, potassium, copper,
sulfur, and chlorine, gather inside to make
them popular in the world of beauty and
skin care. Based on this, beets provide
powerful antioxidants to fight against the
signs of aging. To make it easier for you to
remember and comprehend, here is a list
of the plentiful benefits that beets have
to offer:
Beets
ROOTS OF BEAUTY
BEETROOTS ARE NATURALLY RED FRUITS
THAT GROW MAINLY IN THE AUTUMN SEASON.
EATEN COOKED IN SEVERAL DIFFERENT WAYS,
THEY ALSO NOURISH EVERY ASPECT OF YOUR
BEAUTY WITH THEIR MULTITUDE OF BENEFITS.
THIS SUPER FOOD CAN LEAVE YOUR HAIR
RICH AND TEXTURIZED, AND YOUR SKIN MORE
THAN SATISFIED. HERE’S HOW THE BEETROOT
CAN DO ALL THIS AND MORE….
• Beets help the skin fight against cell
damage and free radicals
• Beets have anti-inflammatory properties,
aiding the skin to recover faster
• Premature aging is prevented with the
help of beets… you can see how your skin
regains its health and shine
• Beets can help take care of acne and
skin inflammation; they offer an effective
cure for your pimples and work to prevent
them
• Beets help maintain the skin’s elasticity
and also protect against harmful sun rays
A Juicy Juice
Beets can also be ingested as juice! This
healthy concoction can turn your pale
complexion into a reddish/pinkish healthylooking glow. If you don’t like its taste,
you can always apply it on your face after
adding a tablespoon of carrot juice. Leave
the mixture on your skin for ten minutes
so that it does its job well.
Beets… A Natural
Hair Dye
Due to their highly pigmented red color,
beets can be used as a natural dye for hair.
How to use it in this manner? Mix beets
with henna and apply on your hair to get
an amazing auburn hue. It will look lovely
and nourished, and also appear more full.
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8 THINGS YOU
MUST
HAVE IN YOUR CAR!
By | Maria Tekeyan
GET
YOUR
MOTOR
RUNNING
&HEAD OFF TO
THE BANK
FOR MOST OF US, THE CAR IS OUR SECOND HOME, SPECIALLY IF WE SPEND A LOT OF TIME ON THE
ROAD. FOR THIS REASON, WE MUST BE PREPARED FOR ANY EMERGENCY THAT COULD POSSIBLY ARISE.
THE FOLLOWING ARE CERTAIN ITEMS YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY KEEP IN YOUR CAR, WHICH CAN BE VERY
HANDY, AND SOMETIMES EVEN SAVE YOU!
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
In case of an accident or small fire, a fire extinguisher can put out
the flames and stop a fire from turning into a disaster. Fire extinguishers can save your life, and every car should have one for the
sake of safety.
BASIC FIRST AID
Every car must have a small emergency first aid kit which should
include items such as bandages, band-aids, alcohol swabs, burn
cream, pain killers, motion sickness pills, disinfectant wipes, sanitizers, and napkins.
BOOSTER CABLES
When your battery dies after accidentally leaving your lights on, or
even during cold winter weather, you will need to boost you car using connectors. Jump starting your car will save your day.
FLAT TIRE FIXER
Things can sometimes go wrong, like getting stuck on the road
with a flat tire. First, you must have a spare tire, and second, a lug
wrench. Also, you must store a tire pressure gauge in order to check
your tires once in a while before you head off.
CELL PHONE CHARGER
Always have an extra charger with you. We all know the importance of having a charged phone with us, especially in the case of
an emergency. It can be used to call someone, to use the flashlight,
for GPS, etc…
WATER
Yes, we don’t live in the desert, but if you get stuck somewhere deserted by accident, you might need water for your radiator or might
want to wipe your windshield from dirt. It’s very important to have
a gallon in the trunk of your car.
BLANKETS
It’s very handy to have a blanket on hand, whether it’s to keep yourself warm, or to use as a seat on the beach with your lover. It’s also
useful to sit on in case you are wet from the rain or muddy from
football.
MULTI-TOOL KNIFE
Finally, having a pocket multipurpose knife with you in the car can
solve all your problems; it can be used as a knife, screwdriver, can
and bottle opener, scissors, tweezers, nail file, etc… Just make sure
you buy a good quality one or else it will be useless.
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WHAT WILL
RETAIL
BANKING
LOOK LIKE IN 2020?
By | Sandy Janichian
BANKS ARE A LOT LIKE WOMEN. YOU CANNOT
LIVE WITH THEM AND YOU CANNOT LIVE
WITHOUT THEM. EVEN THOUGH YOU MAY
FALL OUT OF LOVE WITH ALL YOUR EXISTING
BANKS, YOU WILL ALWAYS NEED THEIR
SERVICES. THE SCENARIOS OF HOW BANKS
WILL LOOK LIKE IN 2020 ARE AS DIFFERENT
AS WOMEN CAN BE. SOME PREDICT A RADICAL
SHIFT; OTHERS FORECAST A MILDER ONE.
HOWEVER, EVERYBODY AGREES THAT THINGS
WILL NOT BE THE SAME AFTER THE LEAP INTO
MODERNIZATION. WHAT WILL BE THE NEW
FACE OF BANKING? HOW WILL WE RELATE TO
ITS EVER-CHANGING GIMMICKS?
BANKING & TECHNOLOGY
Customers’ behavior is changing, moving toward more online and
mobile communication. Expectations are influenced by their interactions with other industries. Technology is accelerating the process as it takes the weight of the simplest transactions off the shoulders of the teller counters and vehicles it toward ATM machines
and other technology-enabled service delivery channels. The best
practice distribution in 2020 will be characterized by higher-quality
and higher-frequency interactions occurring in real-time between
customers and retail banks. This trend will involve the mastering of
resourceful direct channels and the increasing integration of multiple bank channels. In order for this scheme to succeed and enrich
a customer’s experience, all elements of the broader infrastructure
supporting multichannel business processes need to be sufficiently
joined up. Simplicity, usability, and transparency must be at the core
of any function. Finally, the advent of automated satellites will be a
focal point when engaging with the market.
BANKING & EMPLOYEES
Though roughly two-thirds of all fiscal actions will likely be handled
through online and mobile channels, about 80% of more complex
financial products will involve the consumer visiting a branch for a
face-to-face meeting before they undertake a transaction during a
‘moment of truth.’ Experienced Relationship Managers will be necessary for guidance, assistance, and facilitation of workflow. Mobile
operators will stay on the move to ensure a leaner end-to-end process, enhance the sale force’s role, and optimize branch footprints
and formats, which will reduce revenue leakage and increase retention. Data analytics will be like the cherry on top. They will have the
exclusive duty of helping banks understand clients in a personalized
manner, avoid driving them away, interpret the Voice of Customer,
and most importantly, offer more convenient and highly tailored
services. They will also offer advice and recommendations – especially if they are delivered over mobile devices or social media outlets... and customer loyalty will be a sure win.
BANKING & REAL ESTATE
Even the next big journey for retail banking needs to set sail somewhere in an environment of bricks and stone - only in 2020 - it will
be more of a “bricks and clicks” combo. There will be informal,
customer-friendly redesigned banks with paperless services, digital signatures, mobile and videoconferencing interfaces, and touch
screens. New sizes and formats will arise, e.g. transaction-only
booths, self-service kiosks, cashless advisory lounges, tutorials for
mobile and web banking, areas of plug-in consumer devices, and
quazi internet cafes. A minimum on-site staff will be present to step
in if clients need help with complex services. Some of these will be
set in crowded and odd joints, i.e. train stations, grocery stores,
banks on wheels contraptions, etc. Full service branches with a focus on selling high-caliber products to high-value investors will be
built in concentrated locations and within a proximity to the chiefly
targeted customers. Thus, real estate will no longer be an expense,
but an investment in consumer experience and wellbeing.
BANKING & PROACTIVE
MANAGEMENT
Branding consultant Sean McDonald describes mobile banking as
the fastest-growing trend in history. Go Mobile or Die is a wakeup
call that marketing veteran Drew McLelland addresses to savvy executives on a mission to own the future. Recent studies by Juniper
Research estimate that the number of mobile users will exceed the
400 million by 2020. However, mobile channels are not enough, for
it is the creation of multi-channel propositions and the integration
of further social media that make banks stand out and score positive touch points with noncustomers looking for information. The
rise of the “social persona” will be imminent as banks compete to
please by reshaping their image as advisors rather than providers.
As much as banks will no longer have a hold over the masses, they
ought to achieve constant control over their commercial strategy,
starting at the top and cascading through all work divisions. Every
part of the strategy has to be treated as a whole, and a level of flexibility should stream during the procedure.
The perception of banking has changed. It is no longer something
customers do, but a practice they manage as independently as possible. The definition of bank branch two is being transformed by
the young and wealthy, competitive players, inventive technology,
and economic pressures. New IT and real estate models are surfacing with an emphasis on the need for greater customer, data, and
tech centric solutions. If they do not foresee the right actions soon,
banks will be washed away by the tide of history.
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banking news
AL-MAWARID BANK S.A.L.
REWARDS 15 CUSTOMERS IN THE FRAME
OF ITS BONUS POINT PROGRAM WITH
CASH PRIZES TOTALLING USD 10,000!
AL-MAWARID Bank S.A.L. has always brought its customers best-inclass products, which are carefully designed to grant them an enjoyable and rewarding banking experience while indulging in their daily
shopping and lifestyle activities. In line with this, and in the frame
of the Bonus Point Program, AL-MAWARID Bank S.A.L. rewarded
USD10,000 cash prizes to 15 credit card holders who accumulated the
highest number of bonus points during the third quarter of this year.
This program rewards cardholders based on the number of times they
use their credit cards; upon each transaction performed on their credit card, cardholders earn ONE point. By accumulating these points,
they get the chance to win valuable cash prizes credited to their credit
card account.
Mr. Marwan Kheireddine, Chairman - General Manager of ALMAWARID Bank S.A.L., commented: “The Bonus Point Program is a
tempting rewards program that reiterates itself throughout the year
to allow the biggest number of our clients to get rewarded and feel
the real added value of using their cards. We are focused to be always
competitive and innovative in bringing the best offerings especially
when it comes to credit cards and personal lifestyle payment facilities
to the Lebanese market.”
YOU CAN
BUYA BANK
THAT
CAR!
AUDI CAR LOAN COULD BE
THE SOLUTION FOR YOU
HOW MANY YEARS CAN THE CAR LOAN RUN FOR?
A maximum of 5 years.
WHAT WOULD BE THE LOWEST INTEREST RATE ON A NEW
AND USED CAR LOAN, AND WHAT DOES IT DEPEND ON?
• 2.75% on all Audi car models if the down payment is greater than
50% of the car price.
• 5.75% on used cars if the loan amount is greater than 30,000 USD.
To make the race even more thrilling, AL-MAWARID Bank S.A.L. conducted a campaign during the second quarter of 2013, allowing credit
card holders to double their points with every purchase.
AL-MAWARID Bank S.A.L. stood out as a retail banking leader in the
Lebanese market ever since it was the first to launch credit cards in
Lebanon, and confirmed this standing by launching this year various
products including the exclusive Fuel Miles card.
A NEW CARD LOYALTY
PROGRAM INITIATIVE.
BYBLOS BANK LAUNCHES “DOUBLE
YOUR POINTS” MERCHANT NETWORK
Byblos Bank launched the “Double Your Points” Network, allowing its cardholders to double their Points when shopping
at a selection of strategic partner merchants: 460 Multimedia
Store, Casper & Gambini’s, CTC Samsung, Intertravel Agency,
IPT Gas Stations, Le Cercle, Le Gray Hotel, The Lego Shop, Sealco LG, Ligne Roset, The Mac Shop, Mike Sport, O&C Fresh
Market, Roche Bobois, The Quarter Mall, and zaatar w zeit.
To mark the launch of this initiative, Byblos Bank hosted a gathering
at the Cherry on the Rooftop of Le Gray Hotel in Downtown Beirut,
which brought together representatives of the merchant network,
Byblos Bank managers, and scores of media figures.
“Double Your Points” is an added-value scheme to Byblos Bank Card
Loyalty Program enabling cardholders to use any of their Debit,
Credit, or Charge Cards to accumulate additional Loyalty Points
redeemable for rewarding gifts
and travel tickets. The Card Loyalty Program of Byblos Bank is a
unique experience characterized
by a full range of services, from a
wide variety of gift redemption to
travel tickets available to 46 destinations. The flexibility and competitive advantage of the Byblos Bank Card Loyalty Program allows customers to enjoy through its Customer Service a full ticketing service
even during high seasons, while giving them the luxury to choose the
dates and destinations according to their schedule and desire.
Georges Fares , Head of Group Card Products at Byblos Bank Group,
said: “We at Byblos Bank anticipate the needs of our clients. We have
a track record of innovative products that demonstrate our leadership
in card products. This initiative comes within our strategy to always
improve our services and the benefits of our cardholders. We are very
proud of the partnerships we built with a network of highly valued
prime retailers in Lebanon, thus lifting our cards customer experience
into a whole new level.”
Having launched its unique Card Loyalty Program in 2007, Byblos Bank
has made this product the most competitive in the market. A record
number of customers continue to make use of its special offers.
ave you spotted the car you have always wanted? Do
you have your eyes on a vehicle that has all the options
you crave? Or do you wish to buy a sensible used car?
Whichever way you turn, you must choose the best
financial solution to suit your needs. Now, if only you could get a car
loan with payments that fit your budget...We have all your car loan
questions answered by the consultants at Bank Audi. You might
have those car keys in your hand before you know it!
IS IT FEASIBLE FOR A CLIENT TO PAY OFF HIS/HER CAR LOAN
PRIOR TO THE MATURITY DATE? IS THERE A PENALTY?
Yes it is feasible, but a penalty of 2% will be applied on the remaining
balance.
WHAT ARE THE TERMS THAT NEED TO BE MET WHEN APPLYING FOR A CAR LOAN?
In order to apply for a car loan at Bank Audi, the candidate should be
a Lebanese resident, must be between 21 and 65 years of age, and
should be employed or self-employed with a minimum professional
experience of 1 year. The main advantage of this product is its
accessibility to all customers as the minimum monthly income
required is $600.
IS INSURANCE INCLUDED IN THE CAR LOAN?
Yes.
ARE CLIENTS OBLIGED TO PAY ANY FILE FEES WHEN APPLYING FOR A CAR LOAN AT BANK AUDI, AND IF SO, DO SUCH
FEES ALTER ACCORDING TO PRICE OF THE AUTOMOBILE?
The file fees of a car loan at Bank Audi are 100 USD, regardless of
the car price.
HOW DO THE CAR LOAN FEATURES OF A USED CAR AND A
NEW CAR DIFFER?
Many features differ between a new and a used car loan such as:
• The interest rate which is starting 3.5% for new cars and 6.5% for
used cars.
• The insurance price which is 13.85% for new cars and 16.5% for
used cars (both calculated for a period of 5 years).
• The insurance conditions.
• The loan tenure which is 5 years for new cars and 4 years
(exceptionally 5 years) for used cars.
DOES BANK AUDI REIMBURSE A CLIENT IN
TO ANY REMAINING CALCULATED INTEREST
SITUATION?
Yes.
REGARDS
IN THIS
ARE THERE ANY NEW OFFERS IN REGARDS TO CAR LOANS
AT BANK AUDI?
Throughout the year, Bank Audi introduces special deals on specific
models for a limited period, in collaboration with selected car
dealers. The 2013 calendar includes attractive packages with “Ets.
F.A. Kettaneh.” These deals are mostly distinguished by their
flexibility since they allow customers to choose the option that
suits them best. The deal with “Ets. F.A. Kettaneh" includes all
Audi models. It is characterized by an interest rate starting 2.75%
depending on the down payment. The minimum down payment
is 0%. All offers require a repayment period of 5 years, along with
a free obligatory insurance policy for the first year and an all-risk
insurance policy included in the loan installments, in collaboration
with LIA Insurance company.
HOW MUCH TIME IS NEEDED TO GET A CAR LOAN?
The car loan from Bank Audi is distinguished by a fast approval (4
to 8 hours).
CAN PAYMENTS
BANKING?
No.
BE
MADE
MONTHLY
WITH
ONLINE
K.B.
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Quiz
?
HOW MUCH DO YOU
KNOW ABOUT
YOUR BANK
ACCOUNT
NOWADAYS, THERE ARE VARIOUS TYPES OF ACCOUNTS OFFERED BY BANKS. BUT HOW
WOULD YOU KNOW WHICH BANK ACCOUNT IS SUITABLE FOR YOU? WITH THE CURRENT
ECONOMIC SITUATION, IT IS IMPERATIVE TO KNOW WHAT CAN SERVE YOU BEST!
YOU PROBABLY HAVE A BANK ACCOUNT ALREADY, YET YOU MIGHT BE UNFAMILIAR
WITH WHAT GOES ON WITHIN IT. GET READY TO LEARN ABOUT THE TYPES OF BANK
ACCOUNTS AVAILABLE IN THE MARKETPLACE.
Regular Savings Account
A regular savings account is a good choice for everyone. When you
have a savings account, you can make regular deposits and withdrawals, and there are generally no transaction restrictions set by
the bank. Furthermore, a savings account provides the benefit of
earning interest, just as a money market savings account. Yet, a
savings account earns a regular interest rate that remains the same
even if your deposit balance changes.
Remember! There could be more than one type of account suitable
for you. So in essence, you can open multiple accounts.
2 WHY DO YOU PUT MONEY IN A BANK ACCOUNT?
A. To save it.
B. For protection.
3 DO YOU HAVE A BANK ACCOUNT RIGHT NOW?
A. Yes.
B. Not yet.
4 WHY WOULD A FINANCIAL ADVISER RECOMMEND
A BANK ACCOUNT?
A. It makes budgeting easier.
B. It helps to earn high interest rates.
5 HOW OFTEN DO YOU WRITE CHECKS?
A. Regularly.
B. Rarely.
6 HOW CAN A BANK ACCOUNT PROTECT YOU FROM
OVERDUE BILLS?
A. With standing orders.
B. With online banking.
results
Mostly Bs: MONEY MARKET SAVINGS ACCOUNT.
A money market savings account resembles a checking account in
the sense that it provides you with the flexibility of writing checks.
Nevertheless, a money market savings account usually has transaction limits; you are only allowed to write a certain number of checks
per month. The benefit to having this type of account is that you will
earn high interest rates, which can go up based on the total deposit
balance you carry in the bank account.
A. Between 18 and 34.
B. Between 35 and 50.
Mostly As: CHECKING ACCOUNT AND SAVINGS ACCOUNT.
Money Market Savings Account
1 HOW OLD ARE YOU?
With this type of account, you are permitted to write a limited number of checks per month. But the good news is that you will earn
high interest rates. Ask for the money market savings account at
your nearest bank!
A checking account is one in which you can make deposits and
withdrawals regularly without any transaction restrictions. It offers
the flexibility of writing checks to pay for expenses such as cable
bills and phone bills. It’s favorable to open a savings account with a
checking account.
The combined accounts are going to offer you the flexibility of writing checks and the benefit of earning a good amount of interest.
Ask your banker to help you set up the mentioned accounts that are
most suitable for you.
Basic Checking Account
Take the following quiz to help you make an
informed decision as to which kind of bank
account is right for you!
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RIDE SMART,
BE SAFE!
By | Jasmine Boyajian
IT WAS A BEAUTIFUL AND SUNNY
SUNDAY. I DECIDED TO GO ON AN ATV
EXCURSION WITH MY FRIENDS FROM
FARAYA... ALL THE WAY TO ARZ. BEFORE
REACHING OUR DESTINATION, I FELL
OFF THE FOUR-WHEELER ONTO MY
SHOULDER AND WAS TAKEN TO THE
HOSPITAL IMMEDIATELY, AS MY INJURY
WAS VERY SERIOUS.
n hindsight, I obviously wasn't well-equipped or wellprepared in order to avoid such an accident. In the United
States, one must take lessons and training in order to be
able to ride this type of vehicle. In Lebanon, however, there
isn't the comprehensive awareness about the dos and the
don’ts of ATV riding. After going through such an experience, I
decided I wanted to shed some light on this area and highlight on
the safety measures that should be taken in order to be safe “offroad.”
In reality, for any outdoor activity, having the right apparel and
equipment definitely adds to the experience. Skiers usually put on
clothing designed for protection, for flexibility of movement, for
protection from elements, and of course, for style too. Each type
of activity has its own special requisites, and that includes an ATV
expedition.
GOLDEN RULES FOR ATV RIDERS
Follow these guidelines that are set by America’s ATV Safety
Institute:
• All-Terrain Vehicles are particularly designed to be operated offhighway. Ride only on designated trails at a safe speed.
• You should wear proper protective gear including an approved
helmet, eye protection or goggles, a long-sleeved shirt, long pants,
gloves, and over-the-ankle boots.
• Inspect your quad before you start. Talk to the guide for further
assistance.
• Ask for maps in order to track the roads and/or not to get lost.
• You must not mix alcohol with the 4-wheeler riding.
• You should NOT carry passengers on a single-rider and no more
than one passenger on an ATV specifically designed for two riders.
• Choose one that is appropriate for your age. Never let kids ride
unsupervised!
• Age 6 & older: Under 70cc
• Age 12 & older: 70cc or 90cc
• Age 16 & older: Over 90cc
• Some models approved for 18 and older only
LET’S GET READY!
When you’re up on a ride, always keep both hands on the handlebars
and both feet on the footrests of the vehicle. Removing even one
hand or foot can cause imbalance and reduce your ability to control
the vehicle which can result in serious injuries.
America’s ATV Safety Institute states that usually “you must shift
your body weight to enhance the performance capabilities of the
ATV. This is especially true in maneuvers such as turning, negotiating
hills, and crossing obstacles. When riding a two-up vehicle with a
passenger, weight shift should mirror operator weight shift.”
Dear reader… you are now aware of the necessary and imperative
All-Terrain Vehicles riding rules and guidelines. With practice and
preparation, you will be safe and sound, plus, you will be able to
develop and expand your riding skills.
Just keep in mind that if you are not a confident rider and are
inexperienced, don’t take any risks by taking long rides. Just start
small… read manuals and guidelines… and try to improve your
riding skills bit by bit until you’re ready to go from Faraya to Arz
off-road style!
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TOP 5
COLLECTIBLE CARS
OF ALL TIME
WHAT CAN BE CLASSY … EXPENSIVE…AND TIMELESS? CERTAINLY A COLLECTIBLE
CAR THAT IS WORTH BUYING AND KEEPING FOR GENERATIONS. THE FOLLOWING IS
A LIST OF THE TOP 5 COLLECTIBLE CARS OF ALL TIME.
Collectible Car #3:
ROLLS ROYCE
PHANTOM II
CONTINENTAL
The enterpriser of the Rolls Royce museum
in Germany, Hans Gunther Zach, recently
sold the 1934 version of this automobile
originally owned by the Maharajah of
Rajkot. Well known as the Star of India,
this car is one of only 281 ever made. The
Star of India’s color is exceptional and
exclusive: two-tone orange over aluminum
combination. It possesses 14 pairs of
headlights including a pair that turns along
with the steering wheel!
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Collectible Car #1:
Collectible Car #4:
BUGATTI TYPE
57S ATLANTIC
$40
Collectible Car #2:
FERRARI GTO
This Ferrari isn’t only one of the best
Ferraris of all time, it is also one of the top
sports cars of all time. Let it be known that
it’s not that easy to own this classic car!
The owner, Enzo Ferrari, has to give an
approval for your application to purchase
it. Between 1962 to 1964, only 39 were
produced. GTO stands for Gran Turismo
Omologata and its initial price was 18,000
USD back in the 60s.
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This beauty is very rare! Only four of these
luxury cars were ever produced, and only
two have survived till date. One is owned
by the famous car collector and fashion
designer Ralph Lauren, while the other one
was owned by Dr. Peter Williamson, the
late collector of Bugattis. Dr. Williamson
purchased the car for only $59,000 back in
1971; in fact, he meticulously restored it to
its original state. After he passed away, it
was sold for an overwhelming price of $40
million.
This collectible car from the infamous German manufacturer was initially built in 1936
for the Royal Family of Prussia. Presently,
it is distinguished and considered as one of
the most expensive cars ever sold. Named
as Spezial Roadster, this special classic
automobile needs a luxury enthusiast and
long time car collector… and of course a
very wealthy customer!
Collectible Car #5:
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MERCEDES
BENZ 540K
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ROADSTER
ASTON
MARTIN DB5
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The Aston Marton million dollar car is
featured in many James Bond films: Goldfinger in 1964, Thunderball in 1965, and
Skyfall in 2012. Only 2 were ever made, one
of which has been demolished. This iconic
car was never really functional since it was
only used in the movies. It even featured
revolving plate numbers.
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2014 RANGE ROVER EVOQUE
SHOWS OFF ITS STYLE AND SUBSTANCE IN
SURPRISE FRANKFURT OFF-ROAD ADVENTURE
A chauffeur-driven 14MY Range Rover Evoque was a suitably stylish
way for some of Land Rover’s famous European and Middle Eastern
brand ambassadors to arrive at the Frankfurt motor show, but the VIP
guests were in for a more dramatic journey from the airport than they
ever expected. Hidden camera footage has been released that shows
their reactions when, without warning, their vehicles left the highway
for an extreme off-road “shortcut.” What the passengers didn’t know
was that this was all part of a plan to demonstrate just a little of the
Evoque’s genuine all-terrain capabilities. Their route featured a series
of hazards no ordinary limousine or
taxi could contemplate: side inclines,
steep
gradients,
loose surfaces, and
even a pyramid of
pallets were among
the challenges the
Evoque – a standard
showroom-specification 14MY model
– took in its stride.
BENTLEY MOTORS:
THE NEW FLYING SPUR MAKES ITS
DEBUT IN LEBANON
Bentley Motors has unveiled the much anticipated new Flying Spur
in Lebanon. The launch took place at the Saad & Trad S.A.L Bentley
showroom in Corniche Du Fleuve, Achrafieh, Beirut. Upon making its
global debut at the Salon International de l’Auto in Geneva earlier this
year, Bentley’s new Flying Spur established a new luxury performance
sedan benchmark. With its unrivalled blend of effortless driveability,
exquisite luxury and craftsmanship, sculpted design, and state-ofthe-art technology, the new Flying Spur takes the worldwide success
of its iconic predecessor to another level. Bentley’s styling team has
developed an athletic design for the new Flying Spur that combines
traditional Bentley styling cues with a sporting stance and contemporary details.
SAAD AND TRAD S.A.L.
OPENS DEDICATED SHOWROOM FOR LAMBORGHINI:
THE ALL-NEW AVENTADOR ROADSTER
DESCRIBED BY CRITICS AS “DREAM CAR”
In presence of officials from Saad & Trad
s.a.l., the exclusive dealer of Automobili
Lamborghini in Lebanon, and media representatives, a special event was organized to
inaugurate the new showroom exclusively
housing the Lamborghini cars in Lebanon at
Saad & Trad’s premises in Beirut. The highlight of the event was unveiling the Aventador LP 700-4 Roadster; this supercar, dubbed
the “most remarkable series production
models in the history of Lamborghini,” is expected to be the new benchmark for future
Roadster cars. Mr. Michel Trad, CEO of Saad
& Trad stated on this occasion: “The dream
model we see here - the Aventador Roadsterinstigates pride amongst all Lamborghini
owners with the dream design it represents.
Housing other models, the new showroom
truly reflects what the Lamborghini brand
stands for.”
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EXPLORING
the spirituality in us
By | Marina Shammas Karam
What is spirituality?
THE ANSWER TO THIS
QUESTION MIGHT LOOK
VERY COMPLICATED AND
INTRICATE, WHILE IN FACT,
IT IS VERY SIMPLE AND
PLAIN. LIFE AND NATURE
ARE SIMPLE; MAN HAS
MADE HIMSELF COMPLEX
YET YEARNS TO UNDERSTAND THE TRUTH BEHIND
THAT COMPLEXITY.
n past times, spirituality was connected to mystical traditions, to
religion, to the sacred, and sometimes, to certain practices….
Over time, however, the meaning of spirituality has
changed, becoming less about religion, and more about discovering the vital dimension in us, the natural element or substance
that sustains us with life through breathing, inhabiting the center of our physical bodies on equal distance from the mind and
the instinct.
The spiritual part in us is the Perfect-Balanced dimension; it is
not limited to the physical dimensions of space or time, but it
exists eternally. Every thought or action we take – even unconscious activities like the heartbeat or breathing – cannot take
place without the presence of the spirit or soul in us. Although
the connection between the spiritual and the physical planes is
what’s missing in the world today, I consider that the relationship of spirituality to science has developed in many ways, and I
believe that they are wholly complimentary, not contradictory.
We live in one perfect harmonious universe, and all that exists
in it are substances or elements. Logic says some materials are
tangible to the five senses, while others are subtle and intangible, but not less important, like the mind, the spirit, or the soul.
In fact, the more the element is ethereal, the more it seems
eternal and influential over physical substances in the universe.
The spiritual plane or dimension may seem invisible to us – to
our sight – perhaps because our consciousness is too dense to
see it. Yet, we can feel it sometimes, can’t
we? I mean, don’t we wonder sometimes
where certain ideas or inspirations come
from? Don’t we feel that some invisible inspirational force is actually guiding us? Of
course there’s no physical proof till now,
but we feel it and we believe it, at least
some of us do. And although some of our
scientists suspect and acknowledge that
this divine energy is there, holding the Universe together in perfect harmony, they
admit that they can’t measure it - till now
- because it’s not molecular.
In the last hundred years, mankind has
progressed further, particularly in the area
of technology, bursting with new discoveries. The energy packed with this period
of incredible scientific growth and discoveries on all fronts has made us adrenaline
induced on a massive scale. Crisis has confronted us in every aspect of our lives;
there has been strangeness between our
developed outer-selves and our under-developed inner-selves,
as if we have been flying with one wing. The more intense living
has become, the more people need to control those energies,
turning inward, seeking a wholeness that has been lost in the
maelstrom of force vibrating through their lives.
The turning to a source for inner strength was inevitable, as if
humanity was catching up with itself; it has been an acceleration of spiritual discovery beginning to match the energy of discovery in other areas. More spiritual understanding seemed to
be an essential component if we are not to become disoriented
by the other energies we have been releasing. We needed that
centered calm, the inward certainty that relaxes and concentrates our vitality, so we can direct our own strengths, and not
to have them react with an adrenal response to outside stimuli.
As humanity intuitively and inevitably tends to regulate itself,
the world has become a self-regulating system looking inward
to re-charge us… to bring about balance, harmony, and moderation in our lives and maintain a great sense of calm and peace
in our hearts. Acknowledging the divine in us is essential for
growing wholly and not partially. It is being aware of what we
are and what we are capable of becoming. It is simply getting
along tunefully with the natural sciences. In essence, highly advanced science and spiritual understanding are the same thing,
and they lead to the same truths
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SEX QUICKIES
NEWS FLASH:
DEMAND FOR ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION TREATMENTS
UP OVER 20% IN LEBANON
DEMAND FOR ED TREATMENTS IN LEBANON JUMPED OVER
20% OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS, WITH MARKET GROWTH
RECENTLY SPURRED BY NEW SOLUTIONS ATTACKING THE
PROBLEM RAPIDLY THROUGH MINT-FLAVORED TABLETS
THAT DISSOLVE ON THE TONGUE WITHOUT THE NEED FOR
WATER. EXPENDITURE ON ED PRODUCTS IN THE LEBANESE
MARKET REACHED $8.6 MILLION IN 2013!!
SCREAM IT OUT LOUD:
"I WANT
MORE SEX!!"
THE CALORIE
BURNING/SEX
CONNECTION
From the moaning and the groaning...to the sweaty physiques and
pounding hearts. Sex and working out do seem to have a lot in
common, don't ya think? Well, don't give up that gym membership
too soon you sexy, wild animals out there! Unless you are getting
busy like a porn star, chances are you probably aren't burning THAT
many calories.
A recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine reveals that
the average practice of a sex session lasts about 6 minutes and
burns only 21 calories. LOL! Talk about a reality check! While most
of us don't get all hot and sexy for the purpose of literally burning
some calories, it was nice to think that we were doing a little bit of
multi-tasking while under the sheets...
Or...we could look at this situation on the flipside: maybe this bit of
info can encourage us to have more rambunctious and time consuming sex instead of lasting for only 6 dinky minutes?
The causes of erectile dysfunction can be organic and/or psychogenic, including stress, anxiety, depression and relationship problems. A 2011 global survey, SatisFACTS, showed that 65% of men suffering from ED have never been treated.
1. Be specific with your desires
Sex can be defined differently for individuals. Think sternly about what you really
want in the sack...once you figure that out,
you can demand it. Nicely of course :)
2. Use good manners and
communicate effectively
Be kind and speak your mind, please. Your
partner does not have ESP you know! Gently tell your mate what you want, how you
want it, and how often you really want it.
“The fact that men are breaking the taboo and seeking medical help
for Erectile Dysfunction is great for their overall health and wellbeing,” said Dr. Khalid El-Sayyid, Lebanese Urology Society President. “This is likely due to increased awareness and availability of
user friendly treatments which encourage men to take charge of
their sexual and general health. Men should also be aware that ED
is often an indicator of other underlying conditions which can go
unnoticed whenever men don’t speak up.”
ED treatment sales have recently been enriched by the addition to
the market of a new formulation with a minty taste – the Vardenafil orodispersible tablet – which dissolves rapidly on the tongue
without the need for water. This treatment belongs to the group of
phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE-5) inhibitors which typically work by
blocking an enzyme leading to better erectile response especially
when it comes to hardness and prolongation of the duration of
erection.
CALM DOWN, CALM DOWN....
WE ARE HERE TO HELP.
WANT MORE SEX? ALRIGHTY
THEN... FOLLOW THE TIPS BELOW!
3. Have a positive attitude
Negativity in the bedroom is a recipe for
disaster. Nagging and complaining are not
viewed as sexy! Keep your spirit up, act like
you want it, and focus on the positive.
4. Use common sense and be realistic
PLANT-BASED MEDITERRANEAN DIET
GOOD FOR SEX
According to 2007 research from the Second University of Naples, Italy, women with
"metabolic syndrome" (which involves a combination of conditions such as hypertension, insulin resistance, and abdominal obesity) recognized and experienced an overall
improvement in their sexual functioning after two years of being on a "plant based
Mediterranean diet." Woo hoo!
Ok, so heading to bed with teddy bear slippers and flannel pants are not the sexiest
of images, but life takes us on a roller coaster ride at times. Kids, work, the house...it
can all be so time consuming that we forget about our swag. Give yourself a break,
just dive into sex and enjoy it.
MALE FERTILITY:
SOME TIPS ON HOW TO PROTECT IT!
1. Opt for sperm friendly lubricants for your sex sessions. Choose
a specially formulated product that will keep your little swimmers
alive during your sexcapade.
2. Keep the boys cool as a cucumber. Avoid tight biking shorts and
stay away from long lengths in the sauna or hot tub. Keep your testicles fresh and cool with a great pair of loose boxers.
3. Butt out that cigarette since men who live with a smoking habit
also have lower sperm counts.
4. Always use protection...when playing contact sports...to keep
your testicles injury free.
5. Pump up those muscles...without the use of steroids. Steroids
and/or supplements might not be your allies if you are trying to
conceive with your partner. Testosterone will counteract sperm
production.
6. Practice safe sex always. Sexual diseases can affect a man's fertility in the long run so use a condom and keep your body in tip top
shape.
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A SEXUAL
REVOLUTION
IN THE WORLD OF
MASTURBATION
WHAT USED TO MAKE US SWOON IN THE
SHADOW OF THE BEDROOM’S CURTAIN
IS NOW OUT IN THE OPEN. THE SEXUAL
LIBERATION, THE FASCINATION BY WHAT IS
FLESHY AND FOREIGN, AND THE DOWNFALL OF TABOOS WERE THE FIRST STEPS
TOWARD THE POPULARIZATION OF THE
DELIBERATE STIMULATORY ACT. AUTOEROTICISM AND THE HYPERSEXUALIZATION OF
THE HUMAN BODY, BEING A HUGE PECULIARITY OF THE CONTEMPORARY ERA,
MAKE IT VERY HARD ON US TO KEEP OUR
SNEAKY FINGERS OFF OURSELVES, AND
SO BEFORE THE FOLLOWING SUNRISE, WE
SUCCUMB IN A MILLION DIFFERENT WAYS.
PHILANTHROPIC MASTURBATION
Porn stars Sonny Nash from San Francisco and Uthredx from New
Zealand, as well as a group of women from Denmark, have pleasured themselves for over 5 hours to the point of setting a new time
record for the greater good. Yearly events like Wankfest, Masturbate-a-thon, and the National Day of Masturbation are held to raise
money for charity, increase public awareness, and erase the social
stigma by promoting the benefits of ‘solo sex’ and helping people
reconnect with their erotic selves from a sex-positive focus.
TECHNOTRONIC MASTURBATION
Though it is highly risky, Erotic Electro-Stimulation remains in vogue.
The Violet Wand still sells and does not show any distress facing the
smashingly successful debut of the “Crave Duet,” the latter being
a USB storage device that also serves as a vibrator. This hybrid may
not convert all BDSM buffs nor gain total exclusivity over the wide
base of electro-sex fans, but it will sure make any given multitasking
maniac squirm. Speaking of sex-robots, teledildonics are causing orgasmic explosions via PC data and Bluetooth.
ONSCREEN MASTURBATION
Alternative porn sites that offer racy texts, photos, and videos, in
which self-love is a focal niche (Orgasm: Naked Girls, GodsGirls.
com, unboundbox.com, etc.), are setting the trend of publishing
explicit contents made and submitted by a public driven by the sexual revolution, the feminine liberation, and “the desire to save the
world from mediocre sex” (blogger JoEllen Notte). Magazines like
Playboy and Penthouse, and films from Swedish filmmakers Ingmar
Bergman and Vilgot Sjöman, normalized the fidgeting nudity.
WOWIE-SO-KINKY FANNY
Whether Mr. Horny is frolicking with sex dolls and fleshlights or engaging in phone sex, whether Miss Drowsy is flirting with sex machines and dildos or indulging in auto-fellatio, it is the same body
language tracing the same rhythmic motions. The abolition of polite
body language emerged with the image of hot love and cold bodies.
Whether it is the result of natural forces and unthinkable desires,
or an effort to gratify a conscious erotic pleasure in response to a
sexual imagery, masturbation will always be kinky.
THE SOLITARY THREESOME
Mattresses get old in time but the urge to splurge on the pleasures
of our bare sensuality never will. The triangle of lust between our
hormonal genitalia, fluffy nooks, and tech innovations shall always
give way to concealed threesomes at the end of which we are left
breathless and stranded on both sides of the bed. The bed next to
which we stack our kindle books, smart phones, and X-rated stash
as lovingly as we do with a lover… the bed on which we produce joy
and shootout ecstasy as we sigh ‘on to the next one.’
A HAND JOB ON THE JOB
No one can deny the fact that the modern workplace is a minefield
of constant stress, sexual tension, and implied flirtation, which is
distracting and unproductive on the long term. The lack of concentration that makes a good employee look bad and the excess of energy that disables him/her from getting some work done are usually
cared for in bathroom stalls, copy rooms, and break rooms. Personnel in urgent need for inspiration will do the next best thing, resort
to infallible aphrodisiacs like made-up fantasy sex.
ATHEISTIC MOTIVATIONS
What used to be praised by the Christian ideology because masturbation is a sin toward the institution of marriage and our bodies
“temple of the Holy Spirit,” and what used to be socially adequate
during the Victorian era because masturbation drains the true potential of masculinity, is now adopted by younger generations as a
mean to impress the opposite sex. In fact, impress is an understatement. Apparently, fapstinence or the voluntarily forgoing of sexual
self-pleasuring has become a trending infallible turn-on.
The world is in constant motion and so is the carnal evolution of humankind. Trends come, trends go, and to reinvent the fireworks of
the lustful leisure along our clandestine and under-the-belt self-service pursuits, more trends will come and more trends will go. Some
say masturbation brings freedom and independence, and others find
this mono-love craze obscene, but I would rather quote from the
erotic classic novel, Lady Chatterley's Lover, by D.H. Lawrence, this
revolutionary thought: “Obscenity only comes in when the mind despises and fears the body, and the body hates and resists the mind.”
As to you, my dear skeptical readers, Woody Allen says: “Don't knock
masturbation. It's sex with someone that I love.”
sex'nyou
SYMPTOMS YOU
SHOULDN'T KEEP AWAY
FROM
YOUR
GYNO
IF YOU ARE ONE OF THE MANY LADIES WHO ARE HESITANT TO DISCUSS THEIR MOST INTIMATE DETAILS WITH
THEIR GYNECOLOGIST, YOU’D BETTER GET OVER YOUR
EMBARRASSMENT. DISCUSSING CERTAIN SYMPTOMS AND
HEALTH ISSUES OPENLY WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN, AND
MAKING SURE S/HE IS IN THE LOOP AS SOON AS THEY
APPEAR, WILL RESULT IN A HIGHER CHANCE OF EARLY
DIAGNOSIS AND ACCURATE TREATMENT IF NEED BE. READ
DOWN BELOW AS WE REVEAL A FEW COMMON CONFESSIONS... THAT COULD HAVE EASILY BEEN YOURS HAD YOU
HAD THE COURAGE TO REVEAL THEM!
CONFESSIONS LIVE FROM THE
BEDROOM!
Many women experience painful sexual intercourse but choose to
hide their suffering, especially if there is no openness to discuss such
delicate issues with their husbands. Many choose to simply avoid
sex to try and deal with the situation. Here’s a better way to manage your pain: speak up at your gynecologist's clinic! Pain during
sex can be due to vaginal dryness, a medical condition such as vaginismus (involuntary contraction of pelvic floor muscles), vulvodynia
(chronic pain of the vulva - the entrance of the vagina), or ovarian
cancer... many of which can be simply managed using lubricants.
Another sensitive issue that many women face is a sinking libido.
How do they handle it? By giving excuses such as feeling tired, not
being in the mood, or too busy with the kids. Here’s a golden alternative: discuss this with your gynecologist, as it may be a sign a of
medical issue such as cancer, diabetes, vulvodynia, or high blood
pressure. It can also be an adverse effect of certain medications
due to chronic depression or resulting from emotional relationship
related problems.
CONFESSIONS FROM DOWN THERE!
Many women are reluctant to discuss certain signs and symptoms
such as experiencing a smelly, itchy vagina, leaking urine, unusual
vaginal discharge, or pain when urinating. Perhaps this is because
they are afraid of being judged by their gynecologist or worried
about being given guidelines for proper hygiene. If you are one of
these many women, you should definitely reconsider, as these signs
can be indicators of more serious problems.
Community Dietitian and
Public Health Professional
Vaginal odor, for example, is commonly
due to vaginal bacteria, sexually transmitted diseases (Chlamydia, gonorrhea, or
trichomoniasis), pelvic inflammatory disease, or yeast infections. Causes that are
less common, but worth considering, are
cervical or vaginal cancer. An itchy vagina
is mainly due to candidiasis (vaginal yeast
infection) that affects around 3 out of every 4 women. Unusual vaginal discharge is
equally important, as it may reveal bacterial
infection, cervical cancer, sexually transmitted diseases, diabetes, or thinning and drying of vaginal walls. How would you know
about all these underlying conditions if you
are too embarrassed to mention them to
your gynecologist?!
On the other hand, leaking urine or pain
when urinating is often ignored, although
again these are alarming signs. Leaking
urine can be caused by either weak, lower
urinary tract muscles or damage in nerves
that control urination and can be signaling emotional stress, Parkinson disease,
or stroke. Likewise, pain when urinating
can reveal sexually transmitted disease,
bladder stones, vaginal infection, kidney
stones, or vaginal yeast infection – all of
which are worth further investigation by
your gynecologist.
CONFESSIONS FROM
YOUR MONTHLY
DIARY!
Your gynecologist needs to specifically
know all about your monthly visitor! Is
your cycle regular or irregular? Is the visit
duration any shorter or longer than usual?
Is it causing you too much pain? Discussing
these with your gynecologist is important
because painful periods can be due to uterine fibroids (noncancerous growths of the
uterus), endometriosis (a disorder in which
tissue that lines the inside of the uterus
grow outside it), or pelvic inflammatory
disease – all of which require immediate
treatment.
sex'nyou
ADULT
ATTACHMENT
DISORDER
A PSYCHOLOGICAL
DISORDER THAT
KILLS YOUR
ROMANTIC
RELATIONSHIP!
By | Maria Tekeyan
ATTACHMENT
THEORY
Attachment theory involves how a child
bonds and relates to his or her parents in
terms of communication and behavior in
the first years of life. This theory is a building block to understand adult romantic pair
bonding; an individual’s attachment to his/
her lover is influenced by early attachment
patterns, which becomes entrenched in his
or her personality. Children grow up to become lovers who attach in the same ways
they were attached to their parents.
There are three patterns of attachment;
read on to recognize your attachment style
and discover how to work on your attachment issues in order to have more fulfilling
relationships in the future.
SECURE ATTACHMENT
Children with secure attachments are
confident that a parent will be available,
responsive, and helpful. They have nurturing connections with their parents and feel
safe in the world. These children grow up
to being confident adults with a degree of
self-esteem that is not dependent on their
lover’s reinforcement. They express feelings easily, give and receive love freely,
have realistic expectations from a partner,
and set clear boundaries, which is why
they tend to have more successful relationships.
ANXIOUS ATTACHMENT
Children with anxious attachments are uncertain if a parent will be available - and this
is why they face separation anxiety. People
who experienced anxious attachments as a
child are dependent on their partner; they
are needy and constantly ask for reassurance. They can also be easily prone to feelings of jealousy, crave intimacy, and may
find it very hard to deal with break ups.
AVOIDANTATTACHMENT
Children with avoidant attachments have
no confidence if parents care or will respond to their needs, and so they 'expect'
rejection. They don’t cry when their parents
leave and they don’t react if parents return.
These children grow up to be partners that
don’t trust love, thinking it’s not something
reliable. They like to have time alone and
a good amount of space, and hate to talk
about emotions or feelings.
Research shows that only 20% of people
have secure attachment behaviors. Most
people either have anxious or avoidant attachment style; some of us avoid feelings
and closeness, others crave it but mistrust
love.
HERE ARE THE THREE BEST WAYS FOR
YOU TO MANAGE ATTACHMENT DISORDER AND HAVE A MORE SUCCESSFUL
RELATIONSHIP:
COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR PARTNER
Expressing your feelings and explaining
what bothers you can reassure your partner and help you understand each other
better. Remember that your partner can’t
read your mind... and misunderstandings
are common, especially if you don’t have
the same attachment style.
STOP THE STRESS
When you’re stressed out, it’s more likely
for your insecurities to surface. Learn stress
coping strategies that will soothe you and
help you manage things that are stressing
you out so you can stay calm and treat your
partner more patiently.
FIND A THERAPIST
Seeing a psychologist and having a healthy
therapist-patient relationship can rebuild
an adult attachment style, heal your attachment disorder, and help you find secure
love, and hence, a healthy relationship.
sex'nyou
CENSURING
FEMALE
SEXUALITY
THE LENGTHS THAT MEN
& SOCIETIES WILL GO TO...
IT BELONGS TO NO NATION, OBEYS NO MASTER, AND FOLLOWS NO
CREED. IT FEEDS ON THE HOLISTIC ENERGY OF NATURE ALONE,
CHALLENGES THE SECULAR KNOWLEDGE OF THE HUMAN RACE,
AND SPEAKS FLUENTLY OVER TWO THOUSAND DIFFERENT LANGUAGES. WHEN IT FLAPS ITS FATTY WINGS, IT EXPANDS TO PLACES
THE NAKED EYE CANNOT SEE. WHEN IT SEEPS MOISTURE FROM
INSIDE ITS SPONGY WALLS, DEW LEAKS ALL THE WAY DOWN TO
THE HILL OF VENUS. IT IS FEMALE SEXUALITY IN ITS BIRTHDAY SUIT,
IN ITS RAWEST STATE, GROWING TO BECOME AS UNPREDICTABLE
AS A FLUSH, AS STARTLING AS A TREMOR, AND AS HAUNTING AS
THE GRÄFENBERG SPOT.
es, female sexuality can be scary, but despite its baffling
elusiveness, all it needs is love – something men and societies are not very good at. And so, these two tend to
destroy it and shut it down simply because they do not
understand it. Alas, their fingers only rub the surface, missing its
multidimensionality, leaving the bud swollen, yet frustrated.
In the latest news, Russian feminist punk rock protest group Pussy
Riot still struggles with the penal system, and Ukrainian feminist
topless protest group ‘Femen’ is allegedly accused of illegal possession of weapons… both facing multiple jail sentences for hooliganism and attempted murder. Recently on social media, two major accounts have been shut down, suspended and banned for 24 hours:
a twitter account by Amy Woodruff (also known as Daughter of the
Sun) in an Instagram where she breastfeeds her toddler while doing yoga, and a Facebook account by a group named Breastfeeding
Mama Talk. In their own defense, the feminists who overtly abhor
the degrading outcomes of the patriarchal matrix – sexism, international marriage agencies, and sex tourists – are proclaiming not
to back down until they abolish capitalism, dictatorship, the sexual
abuse of women, and the monopolization of their intellect along
with job opportunities. Social media users, furthermore, have started a war against the misguided censorship that removes beautiful
content and publishes pornographic images of sexualized young
girls, hence objectifying the female body and discouraging any positive and educational approach.
As you can see, dear readers, desperate situations call for desperate measures… and I wonder, if fierce feminism must be muted in
order to salvage the moral fiber of our precious communities, why
not treat those who promote indecency and promiscuity with the
same degree of discipline? PUTIN BANISHED THE PUSSY RIOT, BUT
DID NOT OBJECT TO HAVING A BUNCH OF COLLEGE GIRLS MAKE
HIM A PIN-UP CALENDAR AS A BIRTHDAY GIFT! In other epochs and
other places, desperate and drastic gives place to weird and wacky.
In Victorian times, upper-class women used ‘bathing machines’ to
go to the beach and into the water. These massive contraptions
had a changing room in them and were powered by either horses
or mechanical devices. In Sikrikim, Israel, women are not allowed
to lick an ice cream cone in public because it tempts the devil, and
ultra-Orthodox Jews are urged to wear special glasses that blur the
opposite sex. These glasses make whatever stands or moves in a
short radius of a few meters hazy. In Iran, the government edits
Hollywood movies to convey modesty before releasing them to the
masses. In their god-fearing version, sex talk is replaced by marriage proposals, a woman’s face or a man’s bare torso are altered
through additional touch-ups, and standard scenes where men and
women are within a close proximity are entirely erased.
Now we can say, without further ado, that both men and societies
have gone the extra mile to oppress female sexuality in an attempt
to delay its radical outbursts, manage its translucent engorgements, and prevail over its rising hood. However, another form of
censorship is a source of torment to women: the lack of acknowledgment, the denial, and the disregard. The disparity we notice in
media networks between advertising a male and a female sexual
enhancement product is a valid example. While Viagra, Cialis, and
other drugs feature on almost every commercial medium, Zestra
Industries had one window from which it could market its medically proven products: The Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy. You
can already guess that this medium did not catch the eye of many
potential buyers. Ignoring female sexuality, as if it is a problem to
avoid, is not the best solution. Surely, it is not worthy of the men
we love.
sex'nyou
HOW TO GET INTO
POSITION:
The man has to lie down on his back with
a cushion propped under his head. Facing
him, the woman needs to lower herself
onto his lower body, putting her knees and
hands on either side of his torso. Once he is
deep inside, she should softly spin her hips
all around.
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BENEFITS:
• This wild position is quite easy since it includes the “standard girl-on-top” pose.
• "Sex behind the wheel" is a great way to
practice and enjoy a long session of intense
intimacy in a car or an SUV.
• Orgasm can be achieved easily if it is performed by the book.
DRAWBACKS:
WHEEL
THE
EVER BEEN INSIDE A CAR AND SUDDENLY FELT LIKE YOU
WANTED THE PERSON SITTING NEXT TO YOU SO DAMN BAD?
WELL, THAT’S QUITE NORMAL AND THRILLING AT THE SAME
TIME. ALTHOUGH A SIMPLE SEX MOVE, THE “SEX BEHIND THE
WHEEL” POSITION COMBINES THE “I NEED SEX RIGHT NOW”
EXTRAVAGANCE... WITH A LOCKED SENSE OF PRIVACY. IF YOU
WANT TO EXPERIENCE GREAT SEX INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE, YOU
HAVE TO BE FAMILIAR WITH THE FOLLOWING PLAN:
• When you think of having sex in the car,
you will always be concerned about privacy. This could be a problem since in Lebanon... public sex is strictly not allowed. Be
watchful!
• This sex position might not be pleasant
for some couples if they aren't accustomed
or comfortable performing sexually in
small spaces.
ADD A TWIST:
It’s up to the couple to decide which section of the car they would like to get dirty
in. We suggest taking the backseat... or
maybe even the trunk as a space to enjoy it
to the greatest!
TIPS:
• If the car has leather seats, it is preferable to place a cover so that your skin
won’t stick uncomfortably.
• The use of condoms is highly recommended during sex.
Time for some passionate, pleasurable
sex… in the car!
workout
BELLY TUCK
Follow the same instructions as Santa’s
Ab Prep exercise, however, bring both
legs to table top position and balance for
10-30 seconds. To trim the abs down even
more, hold the position and bring both
legs 1 inch off of the floor; now scoop your
abdominals and lift back to table top. Repeat 2 sets of 10-15 repetitions, and finish
off by holding the original position for 10
seconds.
PRE-HOLIDAY
ABSECRET
2
THE HOLIDAYS ARE CREEPING UPON US, AND VERY SOON THE FAMILIAR PHRASES FROM FAMILY
AND FRIENDS WILL BE HEARD: “EAT, EAT, EAT... MORE IS ON THE WAY, AND WAIT TILL YOU SEE
THE DESSERT. SPECIAL ORDER EXCLUSIVELY FROM PARIS!” HOWEVER, IN THE BACK OF YOUR
MIND, YOUR HEART IS POUNDING AND YOU'RE BEGINNING TO SWEAT. YOU INTERNALLY CRY OUT
FOR HELP! YOU RUN TO THE BATHROOM AND CALL PERSONAL TRAINER NUMBER 1, THEN 2, 3,
4, AND FINALLY 5... AND NO ONE IS PICKING UP! EMOTIONS ARE SPINNING AND YOU HEAR THE
CAKES CALLING OUT YOUR NAME! WHAT DO YOU DO?”
TAKE OFF
By | Julie Rammal
US Certified: Personal Trainer, Pilates, Yoga
irst of all, relax. Then, prepare yourself for the food trauma
day by doing Santa’s pre-holiday workout. Remember to
always drink plenty of water, eat small portions filled with
low fats, protein, and fiber, and finally, learn to say NO. Scream it
out and practice it everyday until it sounds perfect.
IT IS BEST TO PERFORM THE BELOW
EXERCISES IN ORDER OF SEQUENCE.
3
If you need an extra challenge, perform
the above instructions, and then reach
both arms to the side. Focus on lengthening. Engage your abdominals and lower lift
the legs or arms 5-10 times. Perform 2 sets.
Alternative: Hold pose for 10-30 seconds.
AB PREP
1
Grab a Bosu and sit a couple of inches
below the middle of it. Extend both arms
toward the knees. Scoop your abdominals
into your spine and draw your shoulders
down on your back. Advanced: Bring one
leg to table top position and hold for 10-30
seconds. Focus on your breath and press
the abdominals into the Bosu. Switch
sides.
workout
4
FLYING
From Take Off form, reach both arms
overhead and hold the pose.
Advanced: Simultaneously bring arms to
ankles while bending the knees into chest
and extend arms back overhead while
reaching legs out to a high diagonal.
Perform 2 sets of 3-10 repetitions, or
hold the full pose for 10-30 seconds.
5
6
BACK TONER
Come onto your belly while lying down on the Bosu. Bring arms
behind base of neck and extend arms and legs in opposite
directions. Engage abdominals and simultaneously lift both legs
and arms off the floor. Lower legs and arms a couple of inches off
the floor and lift concurrently. Perform 3 sets. Repeat 10-15 times.
Follow pose with a quick child pose or back stretch.
LOVE
HANDLES
Have a seat toward the end of the Bosu.
Find your comfortable angle and lengthen
your body over the Bosu while exposing
your left ribcage up toward the ceiling.
Bend your supporting leg for balance
while bending both hands behind the base
of your neck. Engage the obliques and
lift up while reaching your left hand and
foot toward a low diagonal; hold for 10-30
seconds. Advanced: Simultaneously lower
torso and leg and lift back up to start position. Repeat 10-20 times per side.
Remember to always honor your body while you exercise. Feelings
of discomfort or pain during the workout is a sign that something is
wrong or that the pose is not for you. Ask a trainer or doctor when
in doubt. Training your abdominals and back together will improve
overall body strength, improve posture, create a nice waistline, decrease back aches, and protect vital organs. In order to get a nice
abdominal waistline, you should eat healthy, learn how to breathe
while exercising, and do some cardio. This pre-holiday workout can
be done on a daily basis while adding advanced variations as explained above during your exercise regimen.
lifestyle
WHEN
ART
MEETS
FASHION
INTERVIEW WITH SANDRA YOUNES, MULTI-TALENTED
ARTIST (ART DIRECTOR, PAINTER, DESIGNER)
HOW HAS ART GIVEN VALUE TO FASHION?
It all began during the Renaissance, when painters first sought to
accurately capture the form, color, and texture of clothing. And it
continues till this very day, with models strutting down the runway
in virtual works of art from clothing to accessory wear, thus art
giving value to fashion. A very actual example is Dolce & Gabbana’s
Fall/Winter 2014 Mosaic Women Collection which is inspired by
an ancient religious era. Art has lead the way for today’s brand
and fashion designers, fashion houses, and a treasury of creative
inspiration for workers in studios and ateliers. Without us even
knowing it, art has been giving value to fashion since the very
beginning.
WHAT KIND OF PEOPLE USUALLY APPRECIATE ART?
RT has always been expressive, valuable, and
different. Any form of art, including painting, poetry,
photography, performing arts, and design, is valued
and appreciated in society. Many people live with
art, and Sandra Younes is one of them. She is a
multi-talented artist: an art director, a painter, and a designer. She
holds a degree in Visual Communication from Duquesne University,
Pittsburgh, USA, BA in Advertising & Marketing, and MA in Media
Studies from Notre Dame University, Lebanon. Fit ‘n Style Magazine
sat down with Sandra to talk about art, fashion, and creativity.
WHAT DO ART AND FASHION HAVE IN COMMON?
Art and fashion are both the expression of human creative
imagination, while producing works of beauty and emotional
power expressed through painting, sculpture, textile, or any other
natural material from earth in order to be used by people with an
artistic and sensitive personality. If we want to understand the
close relationship between art and fashion, we have to look back
at ancient societies. In Egypt, Greece, and Rome... sculptures and
paintings reflected what people used to wear, thus showing us
their lifestyle and civilizations.
People who appreciate art tend to have a sensitive personality and
are imaginative-minded. People who enjoy art, try to produce art,
and collect art, usually want to captivate a unique and mysterious
allure; and there are those whose senses are awakened and
triggered whenever they encounter any artistic presentation – be it
in painting, fashion, or accessories.
CAN YOU DESCRIBE YOUR LIFE JOURNEY AS A MULTITALENTED ARTIST?
Wow… now that’s an exciting journey. It all began with my love
for painting since I was a child, where I would sit next to my mom
who is also an artist; together, we used to paint, sculpt, and draw
shapes and forms that would usually turn into an artistic piece.
Throughout my school years, I waited impatiently for art courses;
I was painting whenever I had the chance to. My artistic peek was
during my college years when I immersed myself in History of Art
and History of Costume courses; that put me on the right track the track that made me knowledgeable about art from prehistoric
times until today. Following that period, during my university
years, I began exhibiting my artwork throughout various local and
international exhibitions; I also won the first prize for designing the
Swatch skeleton watch in Lebanon, which led me to the opening
of my own art workshop. However, my artistic curiosity made me
want to experience a different kind of art: the art of using natural
materials originating from the earth. So I began working with pearls
and amethyst stones, as well as precious
stones. I was amazed by their earthly
natural creation; pearls are created in shells
in the middle of the ocean and precious
amethyst stones are formulated and
created on their own through stalactites in
caves, specifically in Brazil. And the journey
continues….
YOU ALSO HAVE ART DIRECTION
SKILLS. DID SUCH SKILLS ACTUALLY ADD TO YOUR ART AND TALENT?
My art direction skills allowed me to
communicate my talent. This is due
to my field of specialization in graphic
design, advertising, and art direction,
which enhanced and supported my art
and talent. Art direction requires a lot
of brainstorming, creative & strategic
thinking, and finding the ‘big idea,’ which is
a strong asset while using color, symbols,
and ideas to communicate a message.
TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU PRACTICE CREATIVITY IN BOTH FIELDS?
Actually, I prefer to put it in different words:
creativity is more than a ‘practice’ I use and
teach, it is part of my everyday life.
HOW ARE ART AND FASHION BEING
COMMUNICATED THROUGH SOCIAL
MEDIA?
Social media is supporting art and
fashion through creating awareness and
spreading the main idea in a cost efficient
way allowing people from all around the
world to interact, create, share, and/or
exchange information and ideas in virtual
communities and networks, which is a
strong asset for brand and image building.
WHAT DO YOU FORESEE FOR “ART &
FASHION” IN THE FUTURE?
People will never stop imagining and
creating. There are still a lot of creative and
innovative ideas in “Art & Fashion” that
are still unknown and mysterious, waiting
to be discovered. It is up to the creative to
have the necessary historical and artistic
experience to dig up and uncover those
secrets and to spread them to the world.
TO STAY UPDATED WITH
SANDRA’S ARTWORK, VISIT:
www.sandrayounes.com
lifestyle
DEAR READERS,
AT YOUR JOB
If you are an employee with a reasonable
level of job satisfaction, going the extra
mile helps you reach a superior level of
professional gratification. Starting with
the basics, understand the type of circumstances and tasks that best leverage your
strengths, challenge your weaknesses, and
highlight your personality traits. Do better
than the staff member who arrives early
and switches the lights on; be the noteworthy contributor who arrives first and
takes care of the unsolved problems from
the day before. Be more than the employee
who does not leave business pending for
the next day; be the leader who acts fast
and responds quickly. Lastly, and most importantly, work harder than everyone else
does. This classic rule will prove to be highly
efficient, especially if you are the only one
making the effort.
IN THE CORPORATE
WORLD
HOW TO STAND OUT
FROM THE
CROWD
If you are an entrepreneur with the ambition to increase corporate earnings and visibility, knowing that... “standing out (from
a marketing perspective) means not just
making a good impression, but making the
right impression”... places you ahead and
puts you on the right track. Expanding your
success story and sharing it via event sponsoring, blogging, and tweeting... as well as
managing a reputable online image, are
great ways to establish a viable niche voice
in a highly competitive and frequently mutating market. This will inevitably create an
impact on audiences and potential buyers.
Again, since hard work is the foundation of
all successes, consider making it a regular
activity to follow-up with clients promptly even if the answer was negative during the
few first attempts. ‘No’ is only a request for
more information.
WE ARE LIVING IN TOUGH TIMES
WHERE EACH INDIVIDUAL THRIVES TO BE THE BEST AND
WIN AGAINST THE COMPETITION. WHAT WAS OUTSTANDING
A FEW YEARS AGO IS QUITE ORDINARY TODAY, AND WHAT IS
GOOD NOW WILL NO LONGER BE GOOD ENOUGH. TO SUCCEED, WE SHOULD EXERCISE OUR SWEET SPOTS, WHETHER
WE ARE EMPLOYEES, ENTREPRENEURS, SALESPERSONS,
ONLINE BLOGGERS, OR PARTYGOERS. IT MAY SEEM HARD
TO NAVIGATE LIFE THROUGH THIS CENTURY, BUT THE SOLUTION IS MUCH EASIER THAN WE IMAGINE. WHAT WE NEED IS
A PERSPECTIVE AND A PLAN.
IN THE SOCIAL & OTHER
AREAS OF LIFE
Change starts from within your own person. Standing out is, at its core, a matter
of intentionally cultivating an outstanding
character. It means being comfortable with
who you are, being confident to be unique,
and letting your individuality shine through.
It is also about trusting your choices are
good ones, thinking for yourself and speaking your mind, building memories in the
others’ consciousness, and stirring positive emotions like admiration. This reflects
on the way you embrace your personality;
get involved in more than one area in life
and make verbal contact with different individuals. To keep your social skills in shape,
experts recommend you invest one hour a
day (at least) to the benefit of your professional and personal development. It is also
advisable to stretch your comfort zone
by doing one new thing daily (or at least
weekly).
Jobs, businesses, and social scenes, greatly
represent the platform on which the public
crowns us “overachievers” and “leaders.”
Yet very often, it is also about leading an
unusual lifestyle or scoring curious records,
rather than financial and societal hits. We
are neither asked to switch to the Mr. Hyde
mode, nor look alien... but rather to endorse that personal twist that lies beneath
the skin and gives our actions the unique
flavor that gets us noticed. To do different
things, and to do things differently, and to
show consistency while doing them, is the
essential formula that once applied in the
different realms of life, induces genuine respect in regards to our qualities. Sure, the
changes we seek cannot happen overnight.
However, if we have passion, and if we are
willing to take chances and risks, then we
are good to go.
FIVE TIPS THAT MAKE
ALL THE DIFFERENCE
WORK ON A SIDE PROJECT: Whether you
are an employee or a business owner, experimenting with a new service that better
meets your audience’s needs without being
asked shows exactly how much you care.
SHOW A LITTLE BIT OF YOUR PERSONAL
LIFE: Just a little bit, so that people remember you for a specific reason.
BE YOUR VERY OWN PERSONAL COACH:
Applying a self-empowering lifestyle and
practicing a self-motivating mindset gives
you the ability to re-think change and success, as well as the focus to start on a good
note.
MAKE PEOPLE FEEL INTERESTING: This
shows what a special coworker or lover you
are and comes to them as a sweet surprise.
Because of the buzz of modern life, we are
forgetting small gestures.
HAVE GOOD MANNERS: Shake hands
with vigor and warmth. Smile with conviction and amiability. Respond to people who
leave you messages. When conversing with
others, give them 100% of your full attention.
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THE MYSTERY
INTERVIEW WITH DANA THOMAS, NEW YORK TIMES BEST
SELLING AUTHOR AND AWARD-WINNING JOURNALIST
OF
LUXURY
WHAT DO FASHION AND CULTURE HAVE IN COMMON?
Fashion is an expression of our culture and our interests - and a
reflection of our times.
ho thought that a mysterious side lies behind shiny,
glamorous luxury brands? Dana Thomas, New York
Times Best Selling Author and Award-winning
Journalist, has uncovered their dark secrets in her
book “Deluxe: How Luxury Lost Its Luster.” Fit’n Style Magazine
had the privilege to interview Dana about her book and her journey
as a fashion/culture journalist.
CAN YOU DESCRIBE YOUR LIFE JOURNEY AS A FASHION
AND CULTURE JOURNALIST?
I began my career as a news aide at the Washington Post National
desk while still a journalism student at American University. I then
moved to the Style section, where I answered phones, sorted
mail, and hustled up freelance stories as I could. I soon became
the assistant to the fashion editor, Nina Hyde, and after that,
to the classical music critic Joseph McLellan. When Nina Hyde
passed away from breast cancer, I filled in covering fashion until
a full-time editor could be hired. I also wrote a weekly performing
arts column and covered parties and events. I moved to Paris
and got married to my French husband in 1992, and I continued
to write for the Washington Post from there. In 1995, I joined the
Paris bureau of Newsweek and eventually became the European
Arts & Entertainment correspondent as well as the European
fashion writer. I left Newsweek two years ago, wrote for about 18
months for WSJ, the Wall Street Journal’s style magazine, and last
December I joined T, the New York Times Style magazine. Along the
way, I freelanced for other publications, including The New Yorker,
Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Architectural Digest, and the New York
Times. And in 2007, Penguin Press published my first book “Deluxe:
How Luxury Lost Its Luster,” which went on to become a New York
Times bestseller.
WHY ARE PEOPLE SO OBSESSED WITH LUXURY BRANDS
NOWADAYS? WHAT HAS CHANGED?
I have never understood it. That’s why I wrote the book - to show
people that you aren't always getting what you are paying for and
that it's just stuff.
DOES THE RISE OF ECO-FASHION BRANDS CHANGE THE
THINKING AND THE DIRECTION OF CURRENT LUXURY
BRANDS?
I surely hope so since consumers around the world are becoming
more aware and questioning about brands.
YOU ARE ALSO A BLOGGER AND SOCIAL MEDIA ACTIVE.
HOW DOES SOCIAL MEDIA AFFECT THE FASHION WORLD?
I know that some brands take advantage of it to reach more
customers – though in general, luxury brands are still a bit afraid
of the Internet, as if it will take some of the well-applied gloss
off their image somehow - and some blast pictures of stars in
their clothes on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Many luxury
CEOs and designers, at least in Europe, don’t even email people –
they read printouts and dictate answers. (John Galliano recently
admitted that he so lived in a bubble at Dior that he didn’t know
how to use an ATM!) Really, though luxury fashion brands tout that
they are selling what’s next, they are way behind tech-wise; wholly
“unmodern.”
DO YOU PLAN ON WRITING ANOTHER BOOK? ANY PLANS
FOR THE COMING YEAR?
Yes! Working on it now. BIG SECRET.
BOOK COVERS
Photo by MARINA ZENOVICH
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO WRITE A BOOK ABOUT LUXURY
BRANDS? WHAT WAS THE TRIGGER?
As a reporter, I was writing stories about how companies were
growing, and how their profits were exploding; as a consumer, I
noticed that quality was dropping while prices were rising. I wanted
to find out how the two were linked.
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TURN IT
By | Julie Rammal
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OR
HAVE YOU EVER GONE TO A GROUP
EXERCISE CLASS AND THOUGHT TO
YOURSELF, “GEEZ, WHY DOESN’T THAT
INSTRUCTOR CHANGE THEIR MUSIC?”
OR, HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO A PARTY
AND END UP DISAPPOINTED WITH THE
DJ’S PLAYLIST? OR MAYBE YOU ARE ALREADY IN LOVE WITH YOUR NEW LOVER
BUT UNSURE WHY?
very day, humans encounter a variety of sounds from
things such as music, vibrations, and speech. Sounds
can influence your decisions, moods, internal organs,
and state of well being. Various music can create stress,
cardiovascular adverse effects, hypertension, and even promote
illness, annoyance, change in sleeping patterns, and behavior. Our
ancestors use to use sound in the form of mantras to draw various
energies into their lives which would bring love, prosperity, abundance, and more.
Biologically, sound and/or music communicates information about
our environment such as: potential mates, competitors, danger,
messages, or even threats. A recent research study showed that
people who shared the same musical taste were more likely to be
friends. Music has the ability to bring the human species together
or apart. Recent research has shown that music also reflects your
personality.
DISCOVER YOURSELF AND OTHERS
BY OBSERVING THE MUSIC
• If you enjoy the latest hits such as Rihanna or Selena Gomez, you
are extraverted, honest, conventional, hard working, less creative,
and uneasy.
• If rap is more your game, then you are considered outgoing and
have a high self-esteem.
• If you like country music, you are hard working, emotionally stable, conservative, and outgoing.
• If you like heavy metal, you are gentle, introverted, and may suffer
from low self esteem.
• If you are more into fast pace dance music, you are assertive and
outgoing.
• If you enjoy more complex styles of music, such as jazz and classical, then you are creative and intelligent.
Music has the ability to move us, to induce feelings and moods, and
affect states of mind. Therapeutically, this power can help those
with a variety of illnesses such as: autism, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer's,
and more. Next time you turn up the radio, observe why you may
have chosen that song, and see your friends' reactions.
Julie Rammal is a US Certified: Holistic Health Practitioner, Clinical Nutritionist and Herbalist, Aroma-therapist, Yoga, Pilates, Prepost natal instructor, Personal Trainer, Crystal and Energy Healer.
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World's First
LG CURVED OLED TV
First showcased at CES 2013 and already available in South
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CANON
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Only 4.3mm (0.17 inches) thin and weighing just 17kg
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Canon Middle East, world-leader in imaging solutions, is helping
its partners to better respond to their customers’ mobile working
habits with the release of CaptureOnTouch Mobile Tool Kit for iOS
and CaptureOnTouch Mobile SDK for Android. These new software
toolkits enable Canon partners to develop apps – allowing for functionalities such as batch scanning – for Canon’s imageFORMULA
document scanners to further accelerate document capture processing in organisations.
LG'S POCKET PHOTO:
First Smart Phone Printer
Supporting Canon’s CaptureOnTouch Mobile, a free app enabling
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and share them immediately to cloud applications or pre-defined office workflows, the toolkits will allow Canon partners to enrich their
existing apps, or create customer-specific ones, with features such
as duplex batch scanning, auto deskew, auto page size detection,
skip blank page and setting the scan quality.
Available Now in the Lebanese Market
LG Electronics announced the launch of the PD233 Pocket
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excellent wireless connectivity, making it the ideal companion for both Android and iOS smartphones.
CANON
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LG Electronics (LG) featured “LG’s Smart Home and Smart Living”
complete with a full lineup of smart home appliances at IFA 2013 in
Berlin, Germany. The Company demonstrated the upgraded smart
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washing machine, microwave oven and robotic vacuum cleaner.
Visitors to IFA can also view LG’s energy efficient smart home appliances. With an impressive collection of convenience-enhancing
features, LG’s state-of-the-art home solutions are adding value to
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FORD ECOSPORT
DEBUTS IN LEBANON WITH ATTITUDE
AND VERSATILITY
FOLIC AUTOMOTIVE, THE FORD AND LINCOLN IMPORTER-DEALER IN LEBANON AND A
MEMBER OF TEWTEL GROUP OF COMPANIES, HAS RECENTLY LAUNCHED THE ALL-NEW
FORD ECOSPORT, BRINGING TO THE LEBANESE CONSUMER A STRONG CONTENDER IN
THE COMPACT SUV SEGMENT.
ord EcoSport arrives with an attractive price and consumers will
have the power of choice with a
selection of two trim levels (Ambiente Plus and the high end Titanium) with
a fuel efficient 1.5L engine.
Thierry Sabbagh, director of Sales at Ford
Middle East said: “EcoSport sets new standards in the compact SUV segment through
its design, development, and sensible value
proposition. With the launch of the EcoSport we stand true to our commitment
to offer the best of Ford. EcoSport’s competitive pricing and market positioning underscores our commitment to offer worldclass models with outstanding value.”
The stunning urban SUV is the successful
outcome of the US$142 million investment
that Ford committed to enhance its capability at its manufacturing facility in Chennai, India. With the launch of the EcoSport,
Ford has aggressively positioned itself in
the compact utility segment, which is expected to grow five-fold by 2020.
“Stylish, robust and dynamic, the fun-todrive Ford EcoSport fuses ample versatility and a ‘can do’ attitude to appeal to a
newer range of customers. The EcoSport’s
substantial package underscores both desirability and versatility and brings a new
sense of value and ingenuity to the Ford
brand,” Sabbagh added.
“We are thrilled to bring the exciting new
Ford EcoSport in the Lebanese market,”
said Nadim H. Tewtel, President and Managing Director at Folic Automotive. "The
Ford EcoSport speaks to the young generation expressing style, sense, and boldness.
It has fantastic looks true to the Ford SUV’s
quality and reliability, while displaying outstanding handling and featuring a great interior space as well as features that will surprise and delight its owner. Here’s another
irresistible product offering from Ford to
our customers in Lebanon.”
Compact, contemporary, and capable, the
all-new EcoSport epitomizes urban life and
urbane aspirations such as practicality, efficiency, drivability, reliability, and attractiveness in a compelling package.
CLEVER CAPABILITY
WITH SEVERAL FIRSTS
The all-new Ford EcoSport makes driving
addictive and intuitive with an array of
smart segment-first features. The urban
SUV offers Ford SYNC®, the voice-activated
in-car connectivity system. The award-winning system enables drivers to keep their
eyes on the road and hands on the wheel
while choosing their favorite music and
making phone calls using voice commands,
without compromising on safety.
To further improve fuel economy, the aerodynamic Ford EcoSport boasts of an outstanding drag coefficient of 0.371.
QUALITY THAT SPEAKS
TO ALL FIVE SENSES
With a signature Ford face, dramatic rising
beltline, and a ready-to-pounce stance, the
all-new Ford EcoSport conveys a dynamic
spirit of energy in action. The spare tire, with
an exclusively designed wheel, is mounted
on the tailgate as a classic SUV cue.
Inside, soft-touch fabrics, tight gaps and
the global Ice Blue dashboard illumination
all reinforce superior quality and craftsmanship. Controls and knobs are ergonomically placed while seats are designed to be
soft enough for comfort and firm enough
for longer journeys.
The Ford EcoSport’s cabin also has 20 practical storage spaces, including a glove box
that can keep up to six beverage cans cool.
Its cargo space at the back is just as versatile. The rear seats can be reclined in select
models for greater comfort or easily folded
down for additional cargo space. With the
rear seats tumbled against the front seats,
the boot space increases to 705 litres, big
enough to fit a washing machine. On the
Trend series and above, the rear seats can
be split 60:40 to transport long objects
such as flat-pack furniture while still carrying passengers at the back.
The cabin is also extremely quiet at high
speeds, thanks to meticulous efforts to reduce noise, vibration, and harshness. Add
to this a very effective climate control system, and the customer is very comfortable
in the Ford EcoSport.
With Smart Keyless Entry (available on Titanium), customers no longer need their key
to unlock the SUV or to start the engine.
They can unlock the doors automatically
by pulling the door handle; push the Ford
Power Start button and go.
The Ford EcoSport’s high ground clearance
of 200 millimetres also means customers
won’t have to worry about driving over
speed bumps and potholes. And with its exceptional ability to wade through 550 millimeters of water, drivers can confidently
drive through large pools of water.
The Ford EcoSport is available with the fueleconomical 1.5-litre petrol engine with twin
independent variable camshaft timing. It
also comes with a choice of manual or automatic transmission.
The Ford EcoSport’s compact sub-four
meter dimensions and the electric powerassisted steering with Pull-Drift Compensation help drivers tackle the stress of city
driving, be it parking in small spaces, maneuvering in heavy traffic, or making tight
U-turns.
SAFETY AND DRIVER
ASSISTANCE
The all-new Ford EcoSport has been designed to provide high levels of protec-
tion and driver support through a range
of advanced features. About half of the
urban SUV’s body structure is made up of
high-strength steel and ultra-high-strength
steel, such as boron steel, making the Ford
EcoSport’s frame especially strong yet
lightweight too.
The SUV’s array of airbags provides
additional peace of mind. The Ford
EcoSport offers airbags for the driver and
front passenger, as well as side airbags
and curtain airbags.
To take the stress out of driving, the Ford
EcoSport comes with an array of driver-assist systems. Hill Launch Assist, which is offered in the petrol automatic variant helps
drivers make a perfect hill start whether
it’s uphill or downhill, by holding the SUV
for up to three seconds. This prevents the
vehicle from rolling backwards or forwards
while moving off from the slope, increasing
driver confidence.
Advanced safety technologies such as
Electronic Stability Program (ESP), which
is available on models with the automatic
transmission, also help customers remain
in control of the Ford EcoSport at all times,
especially on slippery roads. When it detects that the car is losing control, it automatically reduces engine power and selectively brakes individual wheels to stabilise
the vehicle and keep it travelling on track.
The Ford EcoSport’s ESP system includes
the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) which
prevents the wheels from locking up and
helps the vehicle to stop quickly on slippery
road surfaces.
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Kitchen
TIPS
LET'S TALK SALT AND PEPPER...
Remember the days when you didn't have
such an array of choices when it came to
buying your salt and pepper? Nowadays,
you have plenty of options, especially for
the gourmet cooks at heart. Let's discover
the choices of today:
• Table Salt: The classic choice of all, table
salt is usually fortified with the mineral potassium iodide. The fine texture makes it
ideal for a dash when baking.
• Kosher Salt: This is a coarse version of
table salt without the added elements. The
coarse crystals are great for seasoning your
cooked dishes.
• Sea Salt: Attained from the good old sea,
sea salt is full of flavor. You can find varieties such as fine, coarse, and fortified. Adds
fantastic flavor to your meals.
• Fleur de Sel: Gathered from the surfaces
of salt ponds, these are on the pricey side!
They are often used as the delicate final
touch to fish and veggies.
• Black Peppercorns: Grind these skin-on
peppercorns for a glorious, strong flavor
for your dishes.
• White Peppercorns: These skinless peppercorns have a milder flavor than their
dark friends. Grind into dishes such as
mashed potatoes.
UGH! Those itsy bitsy fruit flies!
Those pesky little flies that soar around your fruits in the kitchen
can be ever so irritating. And it seems that no matter what you do,
they manage to hang around for the long haul. Did you know that
fruit flies can actually lay up to 500 eggs at a time right next to your
precious fruits and veggies? First things first: take action! Try as
much as possible not to leave ripe fruits and vegetables exposed
out in the open; when feasible, keep items in the fridge. Keeping
your garbage can clean and free of juices and spills will also aid you
in keeping those pesky critters away. And finally, keep your kitchen
clean by washing up dirty dishes asap.
TO RINSE OR
NOT RINSE YOUR
RAW CHICKEN....
We know you love to wash that raw chicken of yours...however, the
latest news is to 'refrain' from doing so! It turns out that rinsing raw
chicken is a huge no-no. Since chicken companies are pretty good
at cleaning their chicken before packaging, it is safe to say that
any germs will be destroyed in the cooking process - as long as it is
cooked thoroughly. You see, as you rinse your chicken in the sink,
all the items in the area - including the sink and any cloths or utensils you have nearby - become easily contaminated. Your best bet
is to dry your chicken with paper towels while it is still resting in its
package. This way, there are no other items touching the chicken in
the process. And of course...do not forget to wash your hands thoroughly after handling chicken - wearing gloves is even a better idea!
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THE
FALAFEL
SANDWICH
RE-INVENTED!
TRADITIONAL FALAFEL, WHEN BAKED, IS A HEALTHY CHOICE AS IT IS RICH IN
FIBER, PROTEIN, AND GOOD FAT, MAINLY DUE TO ITS CONTENT OF VEGGIES,
CHICK PEAS, FAVA BEANS, TAHINI, AND VEGETABLES. LET’S BE INNOVATIVE
AND GIVE TRADITIONAL FALAFEL A NUTRITIOUS BOOST AS WE ADD
FLAXSEEDS, QUINOA, AND PISTACHIO NUTS... AND WRAP ALL INGREDIENTS IN
MOUTHWATERING LETTUCE OR CABBAGE LEAVES.
ONCE YOU ASSEMBLE
ALL INGREDIENTS, LET
THE ACTION BEGIN!
HERITAGE
WITH A
HEALTHY
TWIST…
THE INGREDIENTS TO PREPARE
FALAFEL SANDWICHES FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 PEOPLE ARE AS FOLLOWS:
• Chickpeas, 1 cup
• Fava beans, ½ cup
• Pistachio nuts, 200g
• Quinoa, cooked, 1 cup
• Flaxseeds, ½ cup
• Sodium bicarbonate, 1 tsp
• Onion, finely chopped, 1
• Garlic, minced, 3
• Cumin, 2 tsp
• Dried coriander, 2 tsp
• Baking powder, ½ tsp
• Salt, ½ tsp
• Pepper, ½ tsp
• Flour, 4 Tbsp
• Olive oil, 2 Tbsp
• Lettuce or cabbage leaves, large
• Mixed vegetable salad (parsley, mint,
pickles, tomatoes, radishes, pickled turnips, rocca, broccoli)
• Dressing (tahini, water, lemon juice, salt)
• Soak chickpeas and fava beans in a bowl
with 5 cups of water and 1 tsp sodium bicarbonate overnight. Drain and then wash
again with water for around 30 minutes.
• Place flaxseeds in a blender and process
until ground. Set aside.
• In a blender, process the chickpeas,
cooked quinoa, flaxseeds, pistachio nuts,
and fava beans, making sure they are still a
bit coarse after blending.
• Add onions, garlic, cumin, dried coriander, salt, pepper, flour, and baking powder.
Add water if necessary. Blend until the mixture is uniform.
• Form into balls and then flatten into patties.
• Bake in the oven after putting some olive
oil onto a cooking tray and lining the patties.
• Once baked, put a few falafel patties inside lettuce or cabbage leaf along with the
vegetable salad and dressing. Next, fold
the bottom of the lettuce/cabbage leaf
up and its top down, the same way you do
with any regular sandwich.
TRADITION FROM A
HEALTHIERPERSPECTIVE…
The added value of this new version of the falafel sandwich is that
it is now healthier and even more nutritious due to 3 main reasons:
First, we’ve added new ingredients such as pistachio nuts, quinoa,
flaxseeds, and broccoli - all of which are known to be heart friendly,
protective against cancers, and good for digestion. Second, the ingredients are wrapped in lettuce/cabbage leaves instead of Arabic
bread, which makes this version a lighter one with fewer calories;
and finally, falafel patties in this recipe are baked instead of fried,
which boosts health benefits even further! True, we have re-invented the falafel; yet, we have kept the tradition by simply adding a
healthy twist!
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BREAK-PROOF YOUR BONES
THE SWEET WAY!
Number of servings: 2
Ingredients:
H E A LT H Y
MEALS
YOUR BONES WILL
THANK YOU FOR!
ONE OUT OF EVERY TWO OF YOU FEMALE READERS WILL EXPERIENCE OSTEOPOROTIC
FRACTURES AFTER THE AGE OF 50. THEREFORE, IT IS NECESSARY TO BUILD A STRONG
RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR BONES TODAY! HOW SO? OPEN UP A FRIENDLY CHAT BY ASKING
THEM WHAT THEIR FAVORITE MEALS ARE, EVEN IF YOU KNOW THEY PREFER CALCIUM AND
VITAMIN D. NEXT, START PAMPERING THEM WITH EXERCISE, ENOUGH EXPOSURE TO SUNLIGHT,
AND A DELIGHTFUL REWARDING MENU. YOUR BONES WILL SURELY THANK YOU AT A LATER
STAGE IN YOUR LIFE WHEN YOU NEED THEIR SUPPORT THE MOST!
• Yogurt, low fat, plain, 2
cups
• Strawberries, sliced, 1 cup
• Blueberries, 1 cup
• Almonds, chopped
• Honey, 6 tsp
• All-Bran Flakes, ½ cup
LAUNCH YOUR
DAY WITH
CALCIUM RICH
MIGNONETTES!
Preparation:
• Whisk honey into yogurt.
Layer part of this mixture at
the bottom of a glass. Layer
with strawberries. Layer
another part of the mix on
top of the strawberries. Then
layer with blueberries.
• Layer another part of the
mix on top of the blueberries. Then layer with All-Bran
Flakes and almonds.
Ingredients:
• Cucumbers, 6
• Tomatoes, 2 big slices
• White mozzarella cheese, 2 slices
• Labneh, low fat, 4 Tbsp
• Dried mint, dried thyme, dried basil, 2 tsp
of each
• Olive oil, 2 tsp
Preparation:
• Cut cucumber into thick round pieces.
Top each piece with labneh. Sprinkle dried
mint or dried thyme on each. Insert a toothpick into each.
• Top each tomato slice with a slice of
white mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle dried
basil. Add some olive oil. Insert a toothpick
into each.
PROTECT YOUR BONES WITH
OSTEO-FRIENDLY SCRAMBLED EGGS!
Ingredients:
• Olive oil, cooking spray
• Eggs, 4
• Milk, skimmed, 1 Tbsp
• Feta cheese, ¼ cup
• Smoked salmon, chopped, 60g
• Asparagus, chopped, 4 stalks
• Salt and black pepper
• Broccoli, 1 cup
• Spinach, baby, chopped, 1 cup
• Parmesan cheese, grated, 1 Tbsp
• Mushrooms, fresh, thinly sliced, 1 cup
Preparation:
• Spray a skillet with some cooking olive oil and place
over medium heat. Add the asparagus and cook until
it becomes tender. Set aside.
• Spray on some cooking olive oil again and place in
the broccoli. Cook until tender. Set aside.
• Add spinach leaves to the skillet, toss frequently,
and cook until the leaves wilt. Set aside.
• In a bowl, crack the eggs and add to them milk.
Whisk after adding salt and pepper.
• Add this mixture to broccoli, spinach, and asparagus. Toss the fresh mushrooms. Place on low heat
and stir occasionally.
• While hot, add smoked salmon, feta cheese, and
grated parmesan.
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NEW RESTO
MAR MIKHAEL, ZALKA AND CITY MALL IN BEIRUT
RECENTLY WELCOMED BRANCHES OF ROCKET,
THE NEWEST QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANT IN
THE CITY AND THE FIRST BRANDED LOCAL
MASS RESTAURANT, A CONCEPT THAT WAS ONLY
KNOWN TO INTERNATIONAL BRANDS. ADDING A
BRAND NEW TWIST TO THE BELOVED LEBANESE
PITA BREAD, ROCKET’S MENU INCLUDES A
WIDE RANGE OF SANDWICH COMBOS THAT
WRAP AN ASSORTMENT OF APPETIZING
INGREDIENTS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD IN
THE DELICIOUSLY LIGHT BREAD.
nder the consultancy of Chef Maroun Chedid, Rocket
menu offers fresh and fast meals at affordable prices,
featuring an assortment of pita sandwiches that are
both healthy and tasty. Among the diverse dishes on offer, the brand’s popular Rocket Chicken and Rocket Beef Shawarma
style sandwiches, Philly Cheese, Tex Mex Fajita, and Steak au Poivre,
all wrapped in the delicious pita bread, have found a special place in
the hearts and palates of its customers.
Boasting an enjoyable ambiance that is as vibrant as its food, Rocket’s interior has been designed by architects Riad Kamel and Nathalie Habr while the complete identity and concept have been created by well-known global branding agency, WonderEight. Slick and
striking with an open kitchen, it goes a step further in reassuring
customers that their food is fast, fresh, and delicious. Additionally,
the Mar Mikhael branch of the restaurant enjoys “Hot Seat Window” seats that allow visitors to feast on their food while enjoying
the unique street vibe of the area.
BEIRUT’S NEW
ROCKET RESTAURANT
BRINGS YOU A HEALTHY, FRESH TWIST
TO THE TRADITIONAL LEBANESE PITA!
Prior to the official launch of the restaurant, Rocket carried out an
exciting activity in its inimitable style to build excitement amongst
its audience. The brand created an entertaining game that had people try to launch rockets at various objects and win instant gifts if
they succeeded. This game was available on Facebook as well and
the brand also deployed promoters with Ipad’s at City Mall and various other locations close to the new outlets asking people to give
the game a go.
It is usually such a task to find fast food that’s healthy, but with
Rocket, you can rest assured that the fast food you’re eating is full
of quality and freshness!
About Rocket Restaurant:
Rocket is the newest quick service restaurant in town bringing
the Lebanese beloved pita bread back to the scene. Rocket’s
menu includes a wide range of sandwich combos having one
thing in common: delicious quality ingredients nicely wrapped
in Lebanese bread. The slick and attractive concept and branding by WonderEight add to the mouthwatering appeal of the
place and manage to greatly convey the fresh in fast with its
vibrant visuals. The open kitchen view proves Rocket’s promise to be fast, fresh, and delicious. Where is it? In Mar Mikhael,
CityMall and Zalka. What’s the number? Beirut: 01-444415 and
Zalka: 01 894 222. Don’t miss: “Hot Seat Window” seats in the
Mar Mikhael branch to enjoy the street vibe.
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INGREDIENTS:
• Mango, chopped, ripe, 3/4 cup
• Avocado, peeled, pitted, ¼
• Flaxseeds, whole, 1 Tbsp
• Yogurt, plain, skimmed, 1/4 cup
• Blueberries, 3/4 cup
• Walnut, whole, 2
• Pine nuts, dried, 1 Tbsp
• Honey, 1 tsp
• Crushed ice
METHOD OF PREPARATION:
In a blender, combine all ingredients. Add
ice cubes and blend until thick and smooth.
HEALTH BENEFITS:
This morning drink can be a very good substitute for breakfast as it contains carbohydrates, proteins, and fat. Is that last word a
turn off? Not really, as it is the good heartfriendly fat that increases your good cholesterol. Here are some other highlights:
DISCOVER THE
PERFECT MD!
WHEN YOU ARE
FEELING A LITTLE
UNPRODUCTIVE, YOU
CAN KICK START
YOUR MORNING
WITH AN ENERGY
BOOSTER!
ll you need is a morning drink holding an MD degree in multi-specialties such as gastroenterology,
dietetics, neurology, dermatology, and cardiology. Go tropical with mango, love your
heart with avocado and flaxseeds, win the
battle against weight gain with pine nuts,
think smart with walnuts, enhance digestion with yogurt, become part of the berry
family, and savor the sweet moments with
honey! Indulge in a 400 calorie morning
drink that will pamper your taste buds and
re-charge your power.
This miraculous drink contains appetite
suppressing ingredients (such as pine nuts)
that contain pinolenic acid, known to communicate “I’m full” messages to your brain.
In addition, it can improve your digestion
due to helpful bacteria found in yogurt and
fiber rich flaxseeds.
More good news? Well, here’s another
point: it can sharpen your memory and the
ability to concentrate better; so no more
excuses for missing deadlines or losing focus amidst meetings.
Ladies, listen up: this drink can fight aging and silken your skin. Perhaps this is
the most valid reason among all those just
mentioned. Three out of four of you ladies
are nodding your head up and down right
now!
Longing to maximize your daily fun? Not
when you’re spending it in bed! Here’s the
solution: go tropical with immunity boosting mango slices and add a golden glow to
your drink with honey.
snapshots
WATERFRONT CITY AND BANQUE LIBANOFRANÇAISE HOLD A RECEPTION TO CELEBRATE
SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIP
GAP TURNS ‘BACK TO SCHOOL’ INTO ‘BACK TO COOL’
On October 5th, 2013, GAP transformed the back to school season into a fun, back-to-school party with GAP’s ‘Back to
Cool’ event at the GAP store in Le Mall Sin El Fil. Children were welcomed to an afternoon of arts and crafts and entertainment, while parents got a chance to shop GAP’s new Fall 2013 Pop Comic Collection. The new collection for children
gives back-to-school fashion a retro twist by mixing bright colors, 60’s pop art, and vintage comic books. The “blast from
the past” collection includes colored chinos, graphic tees, bold stripe V-necks and comic sweaters for boys. Girls get to
choose from colored denim and sweaters offering fresh, yet original, details. Additionally, girls are offered ‘School of
Rock’ and a ‘Mob Squad’ lines with 50’s and 60’s inspired skirted dresses, ankle-grazing skinny denim, colored sparkleprinted denim and knit tees with heart details.
Celebrating a fruitful collaboration, Waterfront City and Banque Libano-Française (BLF) held a
reception gathering more than 300 guests on September 19, 2013 at the Waterfront City Sales
Center located at La Marina Joseph Khoury Club, Dbayeh Seaside. This prestigious event was
meant to raise a toast to the remarkable sales efforts made by both institutions and that generated a considerable demand on the project’s apartments. Commenting on the occasion, Salim
Abboud, Director of Sales and Customer Relations for Waterfront City, stated: “It gives me
great pleasure to be here today, further reinforcing what has already proved to be a fruitful
collaboration. With the unique payment facility and the variety of 1500 apartments to select
from, we are allowing clients to get a step closer to purchasing their dream home in the unique
community that is Waterfront City.”
MARS LEBANON
UNVEILS THE FIRST
OUTDOOR PUBLIC GYM
IN LEBANON IN JBEIL
CITY AS PART OF MARS
“MOVE IT LEBANON”
CAMPAIGN
BCBGMAXAZRIA CELEBRATES RE-OPENING
OF ITS BEIRUT DOWNTOWN BRANCH
The fashion-clothing label BCBGMAXAZRIA celebrated the reopening
of its flagship store in Downtown through a mesmerizing event held
on August 27th that gathered guests from fashion, society, culture,
and media. The event featured a presentation of the Fall 2013 collection inspired by empowered women who walk the line between fashion-forward and professional looks, bringing everything from relaxed,
sport-chic separates to sharp, tailored suiting, mixing impactful prints
and textures throughout. The remodeled store offers a unique shopping experience to every woman looking for glamour, elegance, and
femininity.
Snickers®, one of the world’s favorite energy bars and leading brands of Mars Incorporated,
launched the first of its kind out-door public gym in Lebanon in the historic city of Jbeil. The
outdoor public gym was inaugurated under the auspices of the Minister of Youth and Sports
and in cooperation with the Municipality of Jbeil. This fresh concept of an out-door gym is a gift
to the community of Jbeil equipped with 8 outdoor fitness machines and sports equipment.
Installed in a public garden, the outdoor gym will be open for community use at all times and
free of charge. The event was attended by Mr. Nazem El Khoury, Representative of the Ministry
of Youth and Sports, Mr. Yasser Aboushy, and Head of the Municipality of Jbeil Mr. Zyad Hawat,
among a Mars key, partners in success, celebrities, athletes and numerous key figures.
GROHE GROUP SHARES TO BE
ACQUIRED BY LIXIL CORPORATION
The fashion-clothing label BCBGMAXAZRIA celebrated the
reopening of its flagship store in Downtown through a mesmerizing event held on August 27th that gathered guests
from fashion, society, culture, and media. The event featured
a presentation of the Fall 2013 collection inspired by empowered
women who walk the line between fashion-forward and professional
looks, bringing everything from relaxed, sport-chic separates to sharp,
tailored suiting, mixing impactful prints and textures throughout. The
remodeled store offers a unique shopping experience to every woman looking for glamour, elegance, and femininity.
LARGEST GLOBAL SURVEY OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS (RA) PATIENTS SHOWS NEED
FOR INCREASED COLLABORATION BETWEEN
DOCTORS AND PATIENTS AND FURTHER
EDUCATION ABOUT DISEASE PROGRESSION
On the occasion of the World Arthritis Day, RA: Join the Fight presented at a launch event in Beirut, after the opening of the Fourth Ten
Topics in Rheumatology Congress, the findings from the largest global
rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patient survey, which included 10,439 patients across 42 countries, Lebanon being one of them. In his speech
given by Dr. Assaad Khoury, at the launch event, His Excellency the
Minister of Health stressed on the important role of the therapeutic
and preventive primary health care, the early detection of the diseases, and the follow-up of many chronic diseases, falling within the
framework of the RA Awareness Campaign goals, for being tightly dependent on the individual's lifestyle, activity, career and productivity.
From R to L: Mr. Dani Khoury - General Manager Abbvie, Dr. Georges Merheb - President
of the Lebanese Society of Rheumatology, Dr. Imad Uthman - Chairman of the congress
kickback
HOROSCOPES
THEY SAY THAT MONEY 'MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND'...
BUT HOW DOES THAT SAYING RESONATE WITH YOU PERSONALLY?
DISCOVER WHAT WILL BE IN STORE FOR YOU DURING THE MONTH OF
NOVEMBER AND DETERMINE WHETHER YOUR FINANCES ARE WORKING
FOR YOU...OR AGAINST YOU!
Aries
Cancer
Libra
Capricorn
For the last thirteen months, Saturn has
been making its way into your sector
of long term finances, which can relate
to either business interest or property
issues.
YOUR BANK: Learn to budget your money and make wise purchases. Also, try to
not use credit cards excessively. Don’t be
impulsive.
You will have the chance to give the
best of yourself these days. Your ability
to communication will acquire extra
vibrancy. You will also find yourself on
the move this month.
YOUR BANK: Paying things in installments is your signature. Cancerians are
believed to be more “self-made millionaires” than other signs.
This November, there is potential for
real growth. You might have to be
tremendously self-disciplined in the next
six months, particularly when it comes to
treats, luxury items, and classy designer
clothes.
YOUR BANK: You love to spend, especially when it’s related to entertainment
and fun.
It is a month of good friendships and
productive activities. It is all about the
way you cooperate with other people.
YOUR BANK: You should be familiar with
how to manage money well. Keeping
good records and tracking money
will help you deal with your financial
situation effectively.
Taurus
Leo
Scorpio
Potential for successful communication
is likely this month. There could be a
strong probability that your relationships
will flourish, thanks to Saturn.
YOUR BANK: Invest in something positive and you will guarantee a more financially secure position. Hold on to your
mission.
You are in the spotlight in terms of security (physical and emotional), your family
relations, where you live, and your personal relationship with yourself.
YOUR BANK: You love to spend and
shop to the max; sometimes you need
to be encouraged to keep a savings
account.
There is going to be an incredible opportunity right in front of you. But even so,
you first need to simplify things, focus on
what’s really important, and get rid of aspects that are not essential. You will be
able to connect with others.
YOUR BANK: Spend excessively on
what’s necessary.
March 21 - April 20
July 23 - Aug. 22
Sep. 23 - Oct. 22
Oct. 23 - Nov. 21
Virgo
Sagittarius
There will be a great opportunity for you
this November to transform elementary
but practical areas of your situation.
Your current situation seems promising
and fruitful.
YOUR BANK: “Money money on my
mind.” Familiar? Well, that’s what Rihanna’s song lyrics say, and you always look
for a good deal.
The focus is mainly on communication
during the month of November. You
have the ability to collect your ideas and
turn them into reality.
YOUR BANK: You are normally the type
of person who spends more on your
loved ones than on yourself. You are
so clever in finding good ways to gain a
profit.
During the month of November, you will
get in touch with your motives and inner
self. Your natural enthusiasm will always
help you to move forward in life.
YOUR BANK: Finances will get better and
better; when you were young, you were
foolish financially, but as you mature,
you are very aware of the importance of
money.
May 21 - June 21
Aug. 23 - Sept. 22
Nov. 22 - Dec. 20
MONTH
Scorpio
Dec. 21 - Jan. 19
Aquarius
Jan. 20 - Feb. 18
November begins with a cluster of
energy; this energy will make you more
goal-oriented. If you have ambitions,
then you just have to realize them.
YOUR BANK: Credit cards were made
for everyone. So, you like the idea of
spending? You need to start appreciating
the concept of budgeting.
Pisces
Feb. 19 - March 20
The month starts with new expansion,
excitement, variety, and lots of attention,
as well as plenty of energy.
YOUR BANK: You need to learn new skills
in order to draw money to you. Being
economically sound is the one and only
option for you and your current situation.
Determined and passionate, Scorpions
will probe until they reach the truth.
They are usually dedicated and honest
once they are in love, and they take relationships very seriously. Considered as
excellent leaders, Scorpions are always
thoughtful. Year 2013 is “all about you;”
however, sometimes other people will
have to join your circle to perfect a particular task!
FAMOUS SCORPIONS:
Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson, Katy Perry,
Leonardo DiCaprio, Meg Ryan, Demi
Moore, Matthew McConaughey, and
Ryan Reynolds.
Symbol: The Scorpion
Element: Water
Group: Intellectual
Ruling Planet: Pluto, Mars
Favorite Colors: Dark Reds, Black
Key Body Part: Reproductive
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Opposite Sign: Taurus
Lucky Gem: Opal
Period: Oct 23 – Nov 21
Life Phrase: "I Desire."
Strengths: Passionate, creative, bold,
emotional, courageous, a true friend.
Weaknesses: Secretive, stubborn,
jealous, sharp, and fierce.
Pick-up Line: Your place or mine?
Flirting Etiquette: Scorpio wants it all
day, every day.
Coffee Taste: Latté.
Sources: Horoscope.com, Patrick Arundell Astrology.
Gemini
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Trinity
THE WORLDLY
PEOPLE COME TO LIFE, LEARN ABOUT THE
HOLY TRINITY, WORK HARD FOR THE MONEY,
AND START MAKING FAMILIES OF THEIR OWN.
WHO COULD HAVE KNOWN THAT THEIR
OFFSPRING WOULD SING AND DANCE ON THE
FRANTIC RHYTHM OF A DIFFERENT TUNE IN
THE NAME OF GIOVANNI MEDICI, OF STEVE
JOBS, AND OF WOODROW WILSON?
s the materialist mindset
infiltrates into the spirits
of the newest generations,
fooling them in the name of
progress, the values of the
founding fathers start crumbling and their
priorities become of old age - something
that is not appealing nor ‘sexy’ enough
to be looked upon or adhered to. A monstrous and alien unknown virus has hit the
earth and privileged riches, artificial intelligence, and indulgence over what is raw
and hearty.
Old enough for a car, and tough enough for
a part-time job, the young ones instinctively go seek financial help from their modern
tooth fairies, those strikingly resembling
to the best creation of Giovanni di Bicci de'
Medici – godfather of contemporary commercial banking. They wait in the lobby,
wearing the same look of their peers and
ready to join the race to the buck, wishing
to open an account and get their head start
in life. Like Medici, they may not be born
into a wealthy family and they may overlook one of the world’s most beloved pastimes – politics – but unlike him, they will
not work to build a rich dynasty. No, they
will set their eyes on a completely different
set of trophies: consumerism, capitalism,
and urbanism.
Their vehicle, being the result of a consummated merger between
loans and interests, says plenty. Their iTunes, iPods, iPhones, iPads,
and trending accessories run well like clockwork. The fee to sustain
such a hefty lifestyle remains under control due to the frequent,
swift, and tireless dealings with the familiar and friendly ATM machine. They may not be the perfectionist designers of an industry,
but they are the pioneers in juggling checkbooks and purchasing
high-class models. When they go through hard times like Uncle
Steve – sleep on the floor at a friend’s, return plastic bottles for
good money, or get free meals courtesy of charity – it is their faith at
a teller’s counter and an executive’s cubicle that keeps them going.
Deliverance shall come their way when the 28th president of the
United States shows up at their door, and as he emerges from the
background, the virtuoso and spellbinder gives his greatest speeches. They will be wilsonian all right, and they will speak of liberalism and idealism. He will dazzle his audience with his oratory skills.
The universal hangover will not go away the next morning. No, it
will stay vivid. Indeed, a six-digit number cannot be forgotten overnight. Instead of investing in their intellect or in a person, in enlightening trips, small businesses, Japanese gardens… youngsters will
go back to their comfort zone, driven by the same eagerness criminals feel when they go back to a crime scene. Again, they will pimp
their earthly goods. The car, the cell, and Apple’s next big thing will
be outrageously encrusted with bling.
Tired from all the running and the chasing, they crash on their posh
design chair, shut their glassy binoculars, and repeat time after time
‘In the name of Giovanni Medici, of Steve Jobs, and of Woodrow
Wilson.’ And these great men will be looking down at their sons and
daughters, brothers and sisters, and they will mourn them, because
they have lost their way and the trap is closing in as they sleep unruffled. So, beside the sight of a glorious sunrise or the might of a
heartfelt prayer, these poor new souls will be missing the precious
knowledge of a never-ending truth. Life is change and change is
progress, and what have been stored in forgotten files will resurface
to shake their entire being. The challenge this time will be to find the
right balance between what is soothingly holy and what is unsettlingly worldly. Let’s hope that on a serendipitous day, the descendants will succeed where their ancestors failed and live a full life.
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