Breast Cancer: Emphasis on Early Detection Over a 100 People Attended the Recent Pink October Awareness Afternoon Tea

Community Community Over a 100 Antonio people attended Tanger, P7the Pink October P16 ambassador Awareness Afternoon Tea, of Portugal, speaks which emphasised the about the embassy’s importance of early cancer backing for Portuguese detection. courses in Qatar.

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COVER STORY The educators ASD Director Dr Thomas Hawkins says schooling is about making kids believe they can do things and building their self-esteem. P4-5 MANTRA: The role of the teacher is to educate and inspire, says ASD Director Dr Thomas Hawkins. 2 GULF TIMES Sunday, November 6, 2016 COMMUNITY ROUND & ABOUT

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The restaurant painting, musical performances and do enables you to share in the creative flow allows one to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere not miss delicious food stalls. of life and get connected to the beat and of the surrounding garden while dining in the What To Expect From The E-MBA dance. Join us every Sunday at Dunes terrace or at a window-side table.

Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Sunday, November 6, 2016 COMMUNITY COVER STORY “A teacher needs to first inspire kids to learn” – DrD Thomas Hawkins, Director, ASD It’s important to be good, discerning critical thinkers, and not saying – Oh, it’s on the Internet… so it must be true

Tell us brieﬂ y about your American School in Norway in By Anand Holla journey as an educator. 1989. But since the school was As one of 12 children, I grew up in downsizing because of falling oil a small farm in Minnesota. I went prices, I was there for only a year. ressed in a sharp suit to a private school through eighth The school’s head suggested SUNDAY and helping himself to grade, then to public high school, that I consider getting into some hot coff ee from and later to university where I administration and coming a cup emblazoned became a teacher of English and back overseas. And that’s what ‘Freudian Sips’ on a Speech and a coach. I had taught I did. I went back to Minnesota, CONVERSATION DNovember morning, Dr Thomas for a few years in Minnesota when got another degree, returned to Hawkins, Director, American some of my friends, who had gone teaching there, and met my current Zachary was born there. We then Minnesota, we had our second School of Doha (ASD) appears at overseas to teach at international wife Marcia Carlson. She, too, moved back to the US. I ﬁ nished son Joseph. Then, we got the itch remarkable ease in his offi ce that’s schools, returned and told me wanted to go overseas to teach. my principal degree in educational to return overseas. We went to just as bright and spacious as the – ‘Tom, this is something you Once we got married, we moved policy in administration, and got Stavanger American School, and campus itself. Community sat down should really look into’. So, as a to Tarsus American College in my doctorate in International now I went in as the principal. for a chat with Dr Hawkins. young teacher, I went to Stavanger Southern Turkey and our oldest son School Leadership. While in In those four years there, we had Sunday, November 6, 2016 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY

these kids was – what was it like for him to go back to Vietnam with his daughter and show her this place? To this, O’Brien said, ‘I’m sorry son. I didn’t go back to Vietnam. I don’t have a daughter. That’s ﬁ ction.’ And it was heartbreaking for some of these kids. They felt a bit cheated. But it was probably something that stuck with these kids that they were totally believing that this literature was something that happened to someone because it was so good and engaging. It was really kind of an eye-opening experience for the kids. If I go back to what I hoped to be able to do, it is to inspire those kids to read literature, to learn, to grow as individuals, thinking about things and not just accepting them. And that’s more important now when kids are bombarded by social media and all things available to them. It’s important to be good, discerning critical thinkers, and not saying – Oh, it’s on the Internet… so it must be true.

In more than a year that you have been at the ASD as Director, how has your experience been? PLAYING HIS PART: Dr Hawkins indulges baseball at ASD, which happens to have the only baseball field in Qatar. It’s been very exciting. I feel very supported by the community, the two more children – Samuel and prayers memorised. That motivated It’s actually part of the ASD ’90s’. A lot of these kids would board, the US embassy, parents, and Gabrielle. me as a kid to delve into prayers and mission statement – to educate struggle in a regular literature- our great staff (225 teachers and 160 When Marcia and I got married, also my religion as well, given that and inspire. That’s because you based English course because they support personnel). The focus of we saw this as an opportunity for I grew up in a catholic household. can give the students all of the didn’t see it as being relevant to the ASD is to provide an American- us to give our kids something that He challenged us to think deeply education but if you don’t inspire them. We read good, interesting based curricular education in an we couldn’t have given them by and consider vocations, into the them to learn, it really doesn’t make literature, like The Things They international environment. The staying in the US – an international priesthood, in particular. a diff erence. So I think a teacher Carried, which is a collection of challenge of that is that you are not education that allows them to study I pursued priesthood for a while needs to fi rst and foremost inspire linked short stories by Tim O’Brien, an all-American faculty or student languages and understand people in college but that wasn’t for me. kids to learn. It’s important for us about a platoon of American body. So you are taking the best of from other cultures and get a view Sister Serena Humble was all educators to remember that we help soldiers in the Vietnam War. We American education, transferring of the world that is very diff erent of about four feet tall. She was kids feel like they can do things and were able to get O’Brien to come as it here, and making it applicable to from the one that I had when I was absolutely delightful. She would build their self-esteem. I still coach a visiting author at the school, and kids who will go off to all parts of growing up. bring this class of rowdy fi fth grade soft ball and I love it because it these kids who were never going the world. Our children have grown up all boys to a standstill when she would gives me the opportunity to engage to college had gotten so enthralled Currently, we have 2250 students over the world, they speak many say ‘You need to sit down’, even with kids on a very diff erent level with O’Brien’s short stories in this from 70 diff erent nationalities. languages and they have friends when we could all look over the top than as Director of the school. So book that they were really eager to The parents truly believe that what from everywhere. We next moved to of her. My favourite teacher was for the girls soft ball team that I meet him. He came and talked to all we provide for them and their China, at the International School Joanne Fryburg. An English teacher coach, I hope I am instilling a love of the classes. An interesting point children is fi rst-rate education of Beijing. It was very similar to at Rosemont High School, she never of the game and instilling a belief was that O’Brien, the author, was in a great learning environment. ASD in that it had the reputation as married and gave all her energy and that they can do anything. in the Vietnam War, and one of his I can’t tell you how many times I the school that everybody wanted livelihood to all the kids at school. stories talks about how he went to hear from parents – “Oh, my kids to go to. As time went on, I moved She taught almost every one of Tell us about one of the more the fi eld there, recalling a terrible are so happy at ASD”. It’s fantastic. into the role of Director of the my brothers and sisters over those interesting initiatives you might battle, and seeing, 20 years later, From my perspective, we want to entire school, like I am now, here years. I remember she had an ability have taken as an educator? this guy standing there, and him make sure that we are delivering at ASD. After eight years of a great to instil a passion for English. That When I went back to Minnesota thinking that maybe it was him he everything that they are expecting life there, we decided to move to was one of the reasons I went into to teach at a public school, I started was across the battlefi eld from. from us. We continue to try to get Belgium, and eventually to Qatar. English as major in university. a class called ‘Literature for the One of the things that struck better as a school. She had this wonderful sense Looking back, how were of continuous learning. That’s your schooling years? Can you the kind of person I want to be; share some of your favourite somebody who continues to learn memories or teachers? and instil a sense of wonder and My parents weren’t wealthy at all awe and a desire to learn in all of but they managed to send all of us our kids. 12 children to the private catholic school in Rosemont, Minnesota. As an educator, what do you Father Fury, who was the parish think is the real role of the priest, would drive us to have all teacher? Sister Serena Humble was all of about four feet tall. She was absolutely delightful. She would bring this class of rowdy fifth grade boys to a standstill when she would say ‘You need to sit down’, even when we could all look over the top of her CENTRE OF LEARNING: At the launch of the ASD Values Book series, last month. 6 GULF TIMES Sunday, November 6, 2016 COMMUNITY WEATHER ADDICT

A 2006 file photo of Longmen Caves in Luoyang, Henan province. This view from across the valley is covered by a foul blanket of choking haze. Pollution in China gets worse in winter every year, and it doesn’t appear to be getting any better. Photo by G41rn8/Wikipedia Winter to compound China’s pollution problems

the cities doesn’t clear. The fi ne particles hang Even once the heating was switched on, there is a cost. The fi nancial cost is heavily By Steff Gaulter in the air, whilst yet more pollution is created. my friend tells me that they have no control subsidised, but the real cost is to the health The smog just continues to get worse. over how hot their apartments become. of the residents. The vast heating project On top of the natural climatic conditions, If their homes are situated near the main is largely powered by coal. It’s estimated ver the coming weeks we can however, is the fact that it is now November, heating pipe, they will have apartments that that the northern provinces burn over 700 expect to hear reports of the so the central heating system is being switched are incredibly warm. One lady I met told me million tons of coal per year for heating pollution in China becoming on. In China, it’s not the residents who decide that her home was so hot that she had to have alone. unbearable. It’s something that when to switch on their heating, it’s the the window open at all times of the day and The vast consumption of coal during the happens every year and it doesn’t government. This may seem rather regimented night, even when it was minus 20C (minus winter months, combined with the natural appearO to be getting any better. The reason for to people who come from Europe or North 4F) outside! However, if you are further away geography of the country, explains why the the sudden deterioration in air quality is partly America. After all, who’s to say that there isn’t from the main heating line, the warmth can pollution increases so markedly at the end of due to the natural weather conditions of the going to be a cold snap before the government be insuffi cient, and you may have to spend October and beginning of November. A study region, but the central heating system used in had planned to switch on the heating? After the entire winter wrapped up in your coat published in 2013 showed that particulate parts of China also plays a very important role. all, turning on the huge heating network isn’t indoors. Alarmingly, when you move into a matter in the air to the north of Huai River In winter, an area of high pressure as simple as fl icking a switch, it takes weeks of new apartment, there is no way to tell how was 55 percent higher than in the south and dominates the weather across much of planning and preparation. hot your radiators will become until the this even had a knock on eff ect on the average Asia. This forms because the huge Eurasian The heating system is something that was winter arrives. life expectancy, which is fi ve years lower for landmass gets very cold. Cold air is dense and set up by the government in the 1950s. It The dividing line that separates which people in the north. heavy, so as the temperatures drop, the heavy doesn’t cover the whole of the China, instead parts of China are heated and which are not Clearly a source of heat is something that air starts to push down on the earth. This it was decided that the north of the country runs along the Huai River and the Qinling is essential in China, where the temperatures causes the pressure to rise, and a large area of would have the heating and the south could do Mountains, and the locals refer to it as the can drop a long way below freezing. However, high pressure forms over the landmass. The without. heating line. There’s no argument that the fi nding a method of heating homes which sinking air acts as a lid on the atmosphere and My friend lives in Shenyang, a huge city weather to the north of this line face cold doesn’t rely on coal would be benefi cial to the the pollution is all trapped near the ground, with a population of eight million people, winters, but those to the south are hardly health of the residents. It may be time for the unable to escape. which is about 200 kilometres (125 miles) tropical. Wuhan, the largest city in the government to encourage individual heating Regions of high pressure are also expected to to the north of North Korea. The average Hubei province, is south of the heating line, in people’s homes, or look for cleaner sources bring periods of dry, still weather. This again maximum temperature in the city in January but in January it sees an average night time of energy. works to make the air quality worse. A proper is -5C (23F), so clearly heating is essential. I temperature of -1C (30F). Certainly I’d like downpour would wash the pollution out of visited my friend in October a few years ago. some method of heating if the temperature (The author is Senior Weather Presenter the atmosphere, and a strong wind would It was seriously cold, but the government had were to drop below freezing. at Al Jazeera English channel. She can be disperse the particles. However, with dry, not yet deemed it necessary to put the heating The cities to the north of the heating line contacted on steff [email protected] settled weather the pollution that is created in on. may be provided with central heating, but or on Twitter at @WeatherSteff ) Sunday, November 6, 2016 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY Breast cancer: Emphasis on early detection Over a 100 people attended the recent Pink October Awareness Afternoon Tea

nearly doubles if she has a first- By Anand Holla degree relative (mother, sister, daughter) who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. For women in s we would know the United States, breast cancer well by now, death rates are higher than death October is Breast rates for any other type of cancer, Cancer Awareness besides lung cancer. Whereas in Month, which is the UK, every year, nearly 60,000 Aessentially a worldwide annual people are diagnosed with breast campaign involving thousands cancer, which is the equivalent of organisations, to highlight the of one person every 10 minutes. importance of breast awareness, And nearly 12,000 people die from education and research. breast cancer in the UK every year. Closing out the eventful month McCorkle said, “I feel very with an important event, the strongly about spreading the word combined forces of the American as I lost my brother to cancer. Women’s Association Qatar, His cancer was curable. My dad Tuesday Ladies Group, and the currently has skin cancer. I want International Ladies Pot Luck to spread the word far and wide to Group came together at the help stop this disease. By talking InterContinental Doha-The City about cancer and teaching others to host a Pink October Awareness what to look out for, we can save Afternoon Tea. lives by early diagnosis.” Regina McCorkle, President of The American Cancer Society American Women’s Association says, “Breast cancer is typically Qatar, told Community, “The The event was hosted jointly by American Women’s Association Qatar, Tuesday Ladies Group, and the International detected either during a screening purpose of the event was to bring Ladies Pot Luck Group. examination, before symptoms together expatriate ladies living have developed, or after a woman in Qatar, to educate them on spoke about the services the where cancer has been cured. of breast cancers occurring in notices a lump. Most masses seen cancer awareness, and showcase hospital offers to the public. They Early detection, proper treatment, women over the age of 50; and on a mammogram and most breast the remarkable job that the said that cancer patients are seen and healthy lifestyle are key to significant family history – this lumps turn out to be benign; that Cancer Society and Hamad within 48 hours of diagnosis and a combating the condition. All isn’t common, around 5 per cent is, they are not cancerous, do not Hospital are doing here in Qatar. plan is put in place regarding their these groups came together for of people diagnosed with breast grow uncontrollably or spread, Approximately 100 ladies and treatment. this worthy event to educate and cancer have inherited a faulty and are not life-threatening. several gentlemen attended the Additionally, some cancer communicate the importance of this BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. When cancer is suspected, afternoon event.” survivors – Sandee of Doha message throughout the expatriate According to the website microscopic analysis of breast Several guest speakers were Wireless Warriors, Kirsty of Two community,” McCorkle said. breastcancer.org, except for skin tissue is necessary for a definitive featured including Dr Hadi Fat Expats blog, and Liz Keaney, The three main risk factors for cancer, breast cancer is the most diagnosis and to determine Abu Rashed of Qatar Cancer life coach and public speaker – breast cancer has been found to commonly diagnosed cancer the extent of spread (in situ or Society (QCS), who informed the spoke about their experience of be gender – being a woman is the among American women. In 2016, invasive) and characterise the audience about cancer and the treatment and life after cancer biggest risk factor for developing it’s estimated that just under 30 type of the disease. The tissue accomplishments of QCS. Two diagnosis. breast cancer; getting older – the per cent of cancers diagnosed in for microscopic analysis can be representatives from Hamad “Along with their inspirational older the person the higher the women will be breast cancers. obtained via a needle or surgical Hospital, Nahrida and Nerima, messages, we heard of cases risk, with more than 80 per cent A woman’s risk of breast cancer biopsy.” 8 GULF TIMES Sunday, November 6, 2016 COMMUNITY Experts highlight the importance of early cancer detection The ‘Think Pink’ event was organised by Pakistan Women’s Association

that are spread without any truth to them. “A lot of times people will tell you that the use of microwave oven or grilled meat causes cancer. Or you would fi nd such misinformation on the Internet. Internet can be both useful and harmful. We must scientifi cally verify all such information before believing it to be true,” said Dr Kader. Dr Mehwish Qureshi from Hamad Medical Corporation moderated the seminar. It was sponsored by Punjab Restaurant and Al Masa Dental Complex. “I am grateful to the sponsors for their contribution in the fi ght against breast cancer, a disease which is becoming a medical threat Some of the participants and speakers who attended the event. for the women residents of Qatar,” said Rahat Mansoor, the President combat cancer. It is like nipping the notice any of the symptoms of breast treated if detected early. of PWA. By Umer Nangiana evil in the bud. And the best method cancer or a lump. She also highlighted the She said that PWA has always been of early detection is regular self- Appreciating the role of the importance of oral hygiene, terming active in social activities and would examination and screening,” said Dr Government of Qatar in combating it key to preventing a score of continue to play its role in social edical experts Manzur. She told the audience that cancer, Dr Manzur lauded the eff orts diseases including cancer. Poor oral development in future as well. have stressed the the survival rate in breast cancer, and steps taken by the Ministry of hygiene is associated with many PWA is a fraternity for Pakistani importance of for instance, is considerably high if Public Health and Hamad Medical chronic diseases such as diabetes and women residing in Qatar. It claims to early detection and caught early on. Corporation (HMC) towards creating cardiovascular diseases, she said. be a constructive group recognised screening as the However, she stressed, there awareness about cancer and then “A number of researches and for voluntary, community welfare mostM eff ective way of combating is need for large scale awareness treating the patients. reports indicated that poor oral activities in Qatar. The group is open cancer. campaign to make women aware of “I would advise all women above hygiene can cause breast, prostatic to women who become an active part Speaking at the ‘Think Pink’ event the self-examination and screening 45 years of age to avail the facility of and oral cancers. Our mouth indeed of its regular cultural activities. organised by Pakistan Women’s procedures. regular annual breast screening at is a window to our health,” the doctor They gather monthly at a coff ee Association (PWA) to mark the Advocating the “Each One-Teach Women’s Hospital,” said the doctor. explained. morning get-together, which takes Breast Cancer Awareness Month One” approach, Dr Manzur urged Dr Manzur also gave an overview of She also urged the attendees of place on the fi rst Saturday of every recently, Dr Shaheen Manzur, women to spread the word and the self-examination procedure with the event to carry out their own month. The purpose of the group a gynaecologist from Dukhan educate other women on breast slides. personal research when they hear is to create an open and inviting Medical Centre, advised women to cancer and the importance of Dr Shahnaz Kader, a dental anything about diseases from environment where women can undergo frequent screenings besides screening. surgeon from India, told the people who are not qualifi ed to make build friendships, engage with the conducting self-examination. She advised women to consult audience that breast cancer was like such observations. Often, these community, and experience all that “Early detection is the best way to their doctors without delay if they any other disease that can be best observations are misconceptions Qatar has to off er.

Seminar on flow measurement and its challenges in the oil & gas industry

The International Society of Automation in Qatar (ISA-Qatar) recently organised its 93rd technical flow metres for custody transfer hydrocarbon applications, especially for flare applications. seminar on the latest developments in flow measurement and its challenges in the oil & gas The seminar was presided over by ISA Qatar President Nilangshu Dey and attended by industry. Instrumentation & Control engineers from Qatar Petroleum, Qatargas, Ras Gas, QAFAC, QChem, Naheed Abdul Lateef, Product Specialist of GE, presented on the prevailing technologies related to Qapco, Oryx GTL, QVC, QASCO, QEWC, Worley Parsons, Technip, DOPET and other Qatar-based online moisture analysis in liquid and gaseous hydrocarbons. engineering and contracting companies. Ramy Ahmad Diaa, Product Manager Flow at GE, focused on the latest development of ultrasonic Seen here are the speakers along with Dey and other off icials of MEBD and ISA. Sunday, November 6, 2016 GULF TIMES 9 COMMUNITY

Al Shefa promises aff ordable, expert treatment

Whether you are looking for an orthopaedic, paediatric, OB/GYN, or oral & maxillofacial specialises in paediatrics, giving loving care to his many smaller patients who visit. The off icial specialist, Al Shefa Polyclinic’s Kharaityat branch has a lot to off er. Recently opened and relatively added, “Dr Rashad is our General Practitioner who has expert knowledge in many areas. Need a new to the area, the branch is well-equipped to serve all your health needs. flu injection? Al Shefa, D-Ring Branch, off ers quick, eff icient service.” Al Shefa has many physicians specialised in their fields of study. For instance, Dr Katarzyna Dr Wisam specialises in radiology, which includes ultrasound, X-ray and panoramic X-rays. specialises in OB/GYN care with the latest technology of 4D Ultrasound. Not only will you be Moreover, Al Shefa’s main location, across from LuLu Hypermarket on D Ring Road in Old able to see your baby’s features quite clearly, you can also walk out with the video contained in a Airport area, off ers the latest in laser treatments. These include state-of-the-art pain-free USB for your convenient use to show family and friends, said an off icial of Al Shefa. treatment for hair removal. The branch will soon be introducing fillers, PRP, peeling and Meso Dr Vrutraj specialises in oral dentistry, performing teeth whitening and installing implants to get Therapy. you that brilliant “Hollywood Smile.” Al Shefa promises expert care at aff ordable prices. “Physicians here truly care about their Dr Jamal is an expert orthopaedic physician and gets rave reviews from his patients. Dr Kahtan patients and display expert knowledge in their trained fields,” said the off icial.

Kerala Street Food Culture comes to Safari Mall

The bakery and hot food division Apart from the main dishes, snacks of Safari Mall in Qatar is all set such as elayada, achappam, to tantalise the taste buds of its uzhunnuvada, koyukatta, and customers by once again introducing mulaku vada etcetera will also add Thattukada, the authentic Kerala flavour to the festival. Street Food Culture. Zainull Abideen, Director and General More than 75 varieties of food items Manager of Safari Group, said, “We like erachi puttu, kappa biriyani, are attempting to bring together all thattu dosa, crab curry, and squid the various tastes of Kerala under curry etcetera are the highlights of one roof and we have specifically the event. flown in two chefs.” Due to the overwhelming response The festival begins on November 15. received for the Thattukada festival Other current off ers at the Safari last year, the management has taken Mall include 50% off on ready-made special measures to include food clothes and footwear and Health items from all the districts of Kerala and Beauty promotion. Customers this year and even the decoration spending QR50 or more can also get and arrangements have been made vouchers (1 voucher per QR50) to to give the festival an authentic feel. participate in a draw to win a BMW. 10 GULF TIMES Sunday, November 6, 2016 COMMUNITY Is there a diff erence between small and large projects? Jon Sanderson and Matthew Schofield, Quantum Global Solutions Associate Directors, continue their series of articles on the construction industry … this month discussing the context of project size and project management

Burj Khalifa in Dubai is the largest freestanding structure in the world. The Internet started with a small idea.

ast month we discussed priority over another. would not have been a community and implement such a change to Changes in scope and variations how project management In this respect, what defi nes a in need of dire help. the way the world works, where are daily occurrences on site and techniques were used on project size? Is it cost, scale or is In the 1980s, Sir Tim Berners- this new technology has changed in projects. Do you think Sir Tim projects, such as Petra it the importance of the project? Lee had a vision of a global the world forever. The world is had to make changes throughout in Jordan, Stonehenge Do the same techniques need to be hyperlinked information system constantly changing and so is the Internet evolution? How did inL the UK and The Great Wall of carried out even though the project and over time and with the help of the Internet. How many Internet he manage these? By running a China. These projects were on an costs are substantially lower than his colleague Robert Cailliau, Tim projects are taking place as we project like a project. enormous scale and the question other projects? Clearly, projects published a proposal in 1990 to write? Hundreds, thousands? No, Imagine being the manager on is whether the same amount of such as the Burj Khalifa, a new build a ‘Hypertext Project’, called millions! All based on Sir Tim’s a small fl ood barrier project and planning, project management international airport or a new city the ‘WorldWideWeb’ or ‘Internet.’ initial concept and dream, an the stakeholders that need to be techniques, stakeholder metro system are huge projects, The Internet was created from a incredible, inspiring achievement. communicated with? How will communication and sponsorship but do the same core project simple idea: not a multi-million Change management is now this be managed? Dealing with are required for smaller projects? management principles have to be dollar skyscraper or metro system, a business in itself and many correct planning, engineering, Is there a major diff erence in the used on smaller projects? but the act of bringing Internet companies employ ‘change surveys and of course permits way small and large projects are A simple water supply project communication to the fore. The managers’ to bring employees up from authorities and land owners. completed? to a community would be deemed world is now experiencing faster to speed on developments, how The cost may not be the same as It is agreed that in today’s as small in cost and size but the and faster Internet speeds, with they can embrace and deal with Wembley Stadium in the UK which challenging economy, most social impact is massive. If the more people having access to the change. People manage change was approximately US$1 billion, companies are looking at how they project is not completed on time Internet than ever before. diff erently and awareness sessions but the impact if the barrier is spend their hard-earned money. due to issues related to poor Is this then defi ned as a small may be required, which provide not in place could ruin lives if not While they may have the necessary work practices, safety, incorrect project, due to the small initial cost employees the information that completed correctly and on time. budget to tackle the projects that project planning or unsupportive and size of the concept? Should will quickly help deal with the Scale and project impact should are required in their short and long stakeholders, crops may die and the techniques normally associated change. therefore be considered equally term growth plans, there are many communities could be aff ected with project management have This is one of the fundamental and one fundamental factor is companies that are choosing a over a sustained period of time. been adhered to? principles of project management if a project is to be completed, more strategic approach to which What would the impact have If they had, it is likely that the and stakeholder management, irrespective of the size or cost, it projects are completed, which are been if the Burj Khalifa was late? project would have failed. It would dealing with communication fl ow needs to be managed in the same important and which have a higher Money would be lost, but there not have been possible to create and training and development. manner. Sunday, November 6, 2016 GULF TIMES 11 INFOGRAPHIC COMMUNITY 12 GULF TIMES Sunday, November 6, 2016 COMMUNITY PUZZLES/CARTOONS

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Codeword Every letter of the alphabet is used at least once. Squares with the same number in have the same letter in. Work out which number represents which letter.

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Bound And Gagged

Sudoku is a puzzle based on a 9x9 grid. The grid is also divided into nine (3x3) boxes. You are given a selection of values and to complete the puzzle, you must fill the grid so that every column, every anone is repeated. Sunday, November 6, 2016 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

Quick Clues Colouring

ACROSS DOWN 1. Injury (6) 1. Dolt (6) 4. Seemly (6) 2. Variegated (13) 9. Be tricked (4,4,1,4) 3. Semblance (5) 10. Famous (7) 5. Practicalness (7) 11. Supply (5) 6. Equipment (13) 12. Train (5) 7. Esteem (6) 14. Drive (5) 8. Condition (5) 18. Decorate (5) 13. Hide (7) 19. Feeler (7) 15. Meddle (6) 21. Vertical (13) 16. Robust (5) 22. Sieve (6) 17. Infertile (6) 23. Breed (6) 20. Implied (5)

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ACROSS DOWN 1. The characteristics of a broken-down artist 1. Mast adjusted by an early navigator (6) (6) 4. A place for training a group of marine 2. Opposed to the movement of hands mammals (6) in time (13) 9. What’s the model doing on the settee? (7,6) 3. Junk food! (5) 10. Old Shakespearian standard-bearer (7) 5. From which the vehicle ferry sails? Yesterday’s Solutions 11. Express willingness to remove the top from (7) the money-box (5) 6. Needing to rehearse, like the 12 & 22Ac. Noted cowboy films! (5,6) unemployed doctor (3,2,8) QUICK CRYPTIC 14. Southern politician provides the account (5) 7. Beds for hens (6) Across: 1 Obstreperous; 7 Stern; 8 Catch; Across: 1 In full flight; 7 Sugar; 8 Potto; 9 Tot; 10 18. A rustic frame for oxen near the top of the 8. Stone a whole group of spectators 9 New; 10 Irregular; 11 Scribe; 12 Circus; 15 Addresses; 11 Cancan; 12 Ascent; 15 Leasehold; lane (5) (5) Terrorise; 17 Wig; 18 Ousel; 19 Lower; 21 17 Via; 18 Trace; 19 Amity; 21 Gesticulated. 19. He can get upset after father shows 13. Fruit and nut, alas, get mixed up (7) Incorporated. Down: 1 Inarticulate; 2 Lag; 3 Farads; 4 swaggering style (7) 15. Do many rectify the generator? (6) 21. Beastly apparitions producing nervous 16. Like a monkey in a trap, I shriek! (5) Down: 1 Organisation; 2 Rue; 3 Penury; 4 Impressed; 5 Hates; 6 House-trained; 7 Satin; exuberance (6,7) 17. Being badly seated disturbed a Recognise; 5 Until; 6 Short-sighted; 7 Sewer; 10 10 Abasement; 13 Envoy; 14 Mosaic; 16 Aware; 22. See 12 Across nap (6) Imbroglio; 13 Cower; 14 Fillip; 16 Resin; 20 War. 20 Ill. 23. Cotton trade in trouble about the end of the 20. We hear no animal noise (5) month (6) 14 GULF TIMES Sunday, November 6, 2016 COMMUNITY LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE 4 easy ways to pest-proof your home

t’s late and you’re in your Seal off entry points to stop even the cleanest of houses, favourite, cozy pajamas. You rodents from squeezing in homeowners should remove any get in bed and pull up the Rodents can enter through temptations by sweeping up spills warm comforter. You turn holes as small as a dime, and and crumbs immediately. The out the light and are just will use any vulnerable opening Centers for Disease Control and aboutI to drift off to sleep when you to get in-from your foundation Prevention recommends storing hear a noise coming from the attic. to your roofline. To keep these food in airtight containers made You sit up to listen, but it quickly unwelcome intruders out, start of thick plastic or metal. This is goes quiet again. You lay back by checking the perimeter of especially important when storing down and close your eyes, and just your home and repairing any pet food or bird seed in the garage. as you fall asleep, the noise is back, small cracks or holes. In order to this time it’s coming from inside prevent rodents from chewing Clear up clutter in your yard the wall. through these sealed areas, layer Stacks of firewood, old tires your sealing work by stuffing it or other debris leaning against You have a visitor – an first with a metal mesh, such as your exterior walls are a perfect, unwanted visitor steel wool, and then sealing it protected pathway around your As much as we all enjoy our down with caulk. This can also house. Leave at least a foot of cozy homes, they are also the help keep summer pests such as space between these items and perfect setting for pests like rats, spiders and ants at bay. your home, and move mulch away, mice and raccoons to snuggle up Don’t forget to check for gaps too. Then, clean out your gutters and escape the cold air, too. around conduit pipes, worn-out door and remove any dead leaves. There’s nothing more sweeps and garage seals, as well as Not only do piles of colourful unsettling than knowing you torn screens behind gables and roof fall foliage make for the perfect and your family may not be the vents. And, avoid leaving your doors autumn Instagram photo, but only ones enjoying this season open unnecessarily-even between raking these away from your indoors. Luckily, there’s still time trips to the car for groceries. home can help prevent pests like to prepare your home to prevent earwigs and snakes from finding Know when to call in the in a certiﬁ ed professional can critters from finding their way in. Secure food sources to warmth and building nests. pros be dangerous and lead to major Whether you’ve already noticed eliminate the attraction Homeowners with green thumbs As with most home damage, costing you money and signs of pest activity or just want Pests are not picky eaters. Once should also thoroughly clean out improvement projects, there are time. To keep your family worry- more peace of mind at home, use they find a food source, they are planters before bringing them in great do-it-yourself methods free, they will seal any entry points these four preventative tips to notorious for overstaying their for winter, as spiders will often available to prevent pest control to ensure winter pests can’t return. eliminate and prevent potential welcome (and inviting friends). lay eggs at the bottom of pots to issues in your home. However, pest infestations. While critters can thrive in hatch next spring. waiting until it’s too late to call ©Brandpoint

ARIES TAURUS GEMINI March 21 — April 19 April 20 — May 20 May 21 — June 20

The more you try pertinent that something isn’t happening or about If you are anxious about something today Taureans, why are you You should never second guess your natural born instinct Twins. If to happen, the more you build it up and make it that much more feeling this way? Is there a good reason for you to be worried about your inner voice is telling you to do something or not do something, dramatic Aries. Play things down today. something or should you find a way to get things done without too listen to it – no matter what everyone else has to say. much worry.

CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22

Avoid being shown up when out at brunch or enjoying your Sunday Sometimes you reach the end of your tether Leos and this is one Don’t let your irritation with someone or something stop you from Cancers. This is the day for everyone to enjoy themselves and not of those times. You’ve had a very busy time indeed, haven’t you? doing what you need to do today Virgos. As much as you might have a Keeping up with the Kardashians type day. Maybe today is a total relaxation day. come up against opposition to your ideas and plans, keep on pushing.

LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

You don’t always want to seem as if you are the ultimate pushover If there is something you really need to do, today’s a good day to Don’t be fooled today Sags. You are not going to fall for that “trick” Librans. However that’s exactly how you might feel today when do it. It’s amazing how quickly the weekends fly by, isn’t it? There’s again right? Sunday’s are for doing whatever you love to do and you are bullied into doing something you don’t really want to do. never enough time in the day to run around and get all those doing it with the people you love. It really is the best day of the week, So watch for those red flags that signal you’re being pushed around errands done, is there? so enjoy. today.

CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20

Mars the planet of energy spends his last few days in your sign, so Unless you feel you can “fake” it today Aquarians, avoid those Be wary of someone who from all appearances seems to be firmly use him while you’ve got him. He won’t be back for another year, so people who always manage to push each and every one of your in your camp today Pisces. They might be acting that way but could you really have to use every little bit of him up Goats. buttons. Sunday is often the day families get together, but you might have a hidden agenda. not feel like it today. Sunday, November 6, 2016 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY

Shahid doesn’t want father’s hyper traits

Actor Shahid Kapoor says his father and actor Pankaj Kapur is a “bit hyper and over-protective”, adding that he hopes he doesn’t get these traits from him while bringing up his daughter. The actor and his wife Mira Rajput welcomed their fi rst daughter in August. Shahid talked about his father during an appearance on an episode of Vogue BFFs, on Colors Infi nity, read a statement from the channel. “I think my dad is a great guy! I don’t think a guy can be that good, to begin with. There are things about him that I think are amazing, there are things about him that I don’t want to be like that with my child,” Shahid said. The Haider star added: “He is an extremely nice person and he has STILL GOING STRONG: Tabu, left, and Shabana Azmi always been a friend to me, those are the things that I would want. PROUD PAPA: Shahid Kapoor But he’s a bit hyper and he’s a bit over-protective. So, those are the him enough. And I pretty much call Hits and flops won’t aff ect two things that I hope I don’t do to him almost every day! But he still my child.” always complains about the fact Asked about a piece of advice that ‘we don’t connect enough, that his father had given him when we don’t spend time enough’ and Tabu’s career: Shabana he found out that he was going fi nally when obviously Misha to become a father, Shahid said: happened, he told me, ‘Now you talent, also played mother to Shahid characters,” Asrani said. “Actually more than a piece of will know what it’s like when you By Subhash K Jha and Katrina in Haider and Fitoor He added: “Our industry is advice: what my dad told me was miss your child’.” respectively. In Drishyam, her only known for being sexist since that ‘Now, you will know all the On the work front, Shahid will other release during the last two decades. Heroines’ careers used complaints that I have always had soon be seen in Vishal Bhardwaj’s id Tabu – who turned years, she was cast opposite Rajat to end when they were 30 and the against you’.” Rangoon and Sanjay Leela 45 last week – shoot Kapoor and not the fi lm’s leading men played heroes till 55 at least. “Because the one thing my dad Bhansali’s upcoming magnum opus her career in the foot by man Ajay Devgn. Clearly, this has been no country keeps telling me is that I don’t call Padmavati. – IANS playing mom to stars But these choices will have for women. like Shahid Kapoor in no bearing on her career, says “But having said that, we had DHaider and Katrina Kaif in Fitoor? Shabana. “Hits and fl ops will make Bimal Roy, who created really Not really, feels her illustrious aunt no diff erence to Tabu’s career. She powerful female characters. We Shabana Azmi, who says Tabu’s is a class apart and will always be have Vishal Bhardwaj, who has career is impervious to dips and the fi rst choice for strong roles of given Tabu some of her meatiest curves. characters her age. She is beautiful roles. We have Shoojit Sircar who In a gender-biased fi lm industry in a unique way. She doesn’t look gave Deepika (Padukone) Piku and like Bollywood, while leading men like a manufactured product and Ram Madhvani who gave Sonam may continue playing lover boys she is a versatile actor,” Shabana Kapoor Neerja. until they die (and Dev Anand is said. She added: “People think of “Don’t forget that Kangana an embodiment of the patriarchal Tabu as a dramatic actor, but she Ranaut has been acting in fi lms proclivities that eternally govern also has a keen comic timing and a where she has the author-backed the casting rules of Bollywood), a terrifi c mimic like her mother. More role. I just had the good fortune of leading lady seemingly loses her power to her on her birthday.” writing her an exciting character in sheen once she gets married or hits A director who has worked with Hansal Mehta’s Simran. Today, the 40, whichever happens fi rst. Tabu and cares deeply for her scene is much better for actresses. Where does Tabu’s career go career, said “she has made brave Sridevi has made a solid comeback next? In the past few years, there choices as an actress, but these with English Vinglish and now TAKING A STAND: Mila Kunis has been a gradual shift in her choices have one after another shut readies up for Mom. I am hopeful positioning from leading lady to the door on her career as a leading that more writers and directors Mila Kunis slams money and I did work in this town ‘character’ actress. In the Salman lady”. will write parts that do justice to a sexist producer again, and again, and again,” she Khan starrer Jai Ho, she played Writer-editor-director Apurva phenomenal talent like Tabu.” added. Salman’s sister. Leading ladies in Asrani is dazzled by Tabu’s rare Film critic Raja Sen said: “That Actress Mila Kunis has slammed The 33-year-old said she will Bollywood don’t do that unless it’s appearances on screen. “I was so the magnifi cent Tabu fi nds such a sexist producer without naming continue to stand up for herself. a fi lm like Josh where Aishwarya relieved to see Tabu in Haider. rare occasions to dazzle on screen him, for telling her that her career “It’s what we are conditioned Rai Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan She was given one opportunity is one of Hindi cinema’s most would fi nish after she refused to to believe – that if we speak up, played twins, but were anything but after ages, and she simply stole profound tragedies. Her legacy is shoot semi-naked. The Jupiter our livelihoods will be threatened. sibling-like in their conduct. the show. It is rare to fi nd writer/ assured. As the beholders, the loss Ascending star said that a producer Throughout my career, there have Tabu, a National Award winning directors who create strong female is entirely ours.” – IANS once told her that she had wrecked been moments when I have been her movie career by opting not insulted, sidelined, paid less, to strip off for a magazine cover, creatively ignored, and otherwise Fear of failure keeps her. “Everyone has the right to have an reports femalefi rst.co.uk. diminished based on my gender,” me going: Alia Bhatt opinion about you, so there is no need to “’You’ll never work in this town Kunis said. tackle anybody. You just be positive and again.’ A cliché to be sure, but also “And always, I tried to give Actress Alia Bhatt, who is gearing up know who you are as a person and that’s what a producer threatened when people the benefi t of the doubt; for the release of her upcoming slice- all that matters,” she said. I refused to pose semi-naked on maybe they knew more, maybe they of-life fi lm Dear Zindagi, says failure is Directed by Gauri Shinde, Dear the cover of a men’s magazine to had more experience, maybe there something which keeps her going. Zindagi also stars Bollywood superstar promote our fi lm. I was no longer was something I was missing.” Alia treated her fans to a question- Shah Rukh Khan. This would be the fi rst willing to subject myself to a naive “I’m done compromising; even and-answer session, where a fan asked time the 51-year-old superstar will be compromise that I had previously more so, I’m done with being her about facing failure. “Fear of failure seen sharing screen space with Alia. been willing to,” Kunis told aplus. compromised. So from this point is what keeps me going. So I fear it, but it The Highway actress says her favourite com forward, when I am confronted with also motivates me,” Alia said. Shah Rukh Khan fi lms are Dilwale “I was livid, I felt objectifi ed, and one of these comments, subtle or Another Twitter user asked the Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota for the fi rst time in my career I said overt, I will address them head on; I 23-year-old actress about how she Hai, Chak De! India and of course, Dear no. And guess what? The world will stop in the moment and do my OUT OF HER MIND: Alia Bhatt tackles people who speak out against Zindagi. – IANS didn’t end. The fi lm made a lot of best to educate,” she said. – IANS 16 GULF TIMES Sunday, November 6, 2016 COMMUNITY ‘Portuguese is not a very diff icult language to learn’

ne of the fi ve major With the embassy of Portugal Romance languages fi rmly backing the Portuguese Antonio Tanger, ambassador of Portugal, speaks — along with Spanish, language courses, Community Italian, French, spoke to Antonio Tanger, the and Romanian ambassador of Portugal to Qatar, to about the embassy’s backing for Portuguese —O Portuguese has constantly know more. expanded its reach ever since it started off as a provincial dialect of What are some of the courses in Qatar. By Anand Holla Latin and came into its own around interesting aspects of the 12th century. Portuguese as a language? Here, in Qatar, with the Nowadays, the Portuguese Translation and Interpreting language is being said to be the Institute (TII) opening the fourth most spoken language in registration for the Portuguese the world (as a fi rst language). courses — the new batch begins Portuguese is a mother tongue in today and ends on December 14 the fi ve continents, parallel only to — this is a good chance for you to the English language. The number learn this fascinating language. of native Portuguese speakers is The Portuguese courses will meet around 250mn and Portuguese is twice a week and each session is 1 the most spoken language in the hour and 40 minutes long. To know Southern Hemisphere. It also has more, you can check out the course one of the highest growth rates as a details on www.tii.qa. second language in the Internet, in “Would you like to embark on social networks, and in learning as a learning the 4th most spoken foreign language. The president of language in the world, or to go back the Portuguese Republic, Marcelo to your roots? Whether you are Rebelo de Sousa, announced on of Portuguese descent from Goa November 1 that the Portuguese or your parents or grandparents language was approved as an offi cial came back to Lebanon from Brazil, language at the United Nations. or whether you just love Brazilian football this is the right course Why are the TII’s Portuguese for you,” says a note by TII on the courses an important avenue courses. “Within contextualised for those seeking to learn the everyday settings, you practice language? sharing personal information, How can you understand a meeting people, interacting in culture without knowing the a café or a restaurant, getting language? around town, asking and answering questions. The focus is on all four In what way is the Portuguese skills: listening, speaking, reading embassy involved in promoting and writing.” the language and culture of As for the romance language bit, Portugal, here in Qatar? of course, the term romance has Since I arrived in Qatar, which nothing to do with how romantic was in September 2015, I have been the Portuguese or Brazilians are, committed to develop the teaching but instead refers to the Latin of the Portuguese language. One phrase “romanica loqui”, meaning of the fi rst meetings I had was “to speak in Roman fashion,” with Dr Amal al-Malki, Executive explains the language-learning Director in the TII – Translation website Babbel. and Interpreting Institute. From the “When Latin speakers fi rst fi rst meeting, we started to work began settling in the far corners of together and in less than a year the Roman empire, their language TII began teaching Portuguese. collided with indigenous languages The embassy also started to teach and the resulting mix formed Portuguese for Portuguese children new Latin dialects. When the living in Qatar. Roman empire was in decline and In the cultural fi eld, I can say that Rome fi nally lost control over the the embassy of Portugal is making provinces, these dialects fi nally a lot of progress. We just started diverged into distinct languages. promoting cultural events and we Beginning in the 16th century, have already organised seven of explorers and merchants left them. Portugal to expand their empire’s reach, bringing their language As a language, how diffi cult to new colonies far from Europe. would you say Portuguese is to In the same way that Portuguese learn? fi rst emerged from Latin, distinct Portuguese is a Latin-based Portuguese dialects are now spoken language similar to French and around the globe: most notably in Spanish and one of the richest Brazil, but also in Mozambique and languages in terms of vocabulary. Angola. Portuguese is also spoken The learning of Portuguese has a by communities in North America, high complexity of grammar but Uruguay and Paraguay, India, having said that, I think it is not a China, Indonesia and Australia.” very diffi cult language to learn. OUTREACH: Portugese Ambassador Antonio Tanger.