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By David Betancourt The combination of Fraction’s crackling writing All-New X-Men (Vol. 1 Yesterday’s X-Men) and Aja’s wonderful art will have you wondering (Writer: Brian Michael Bendis; artist: Stuart Hawkeye (Hardcover, Vol. 1) whether Jeremy Renner will go blond and get his Immonen. Marvel; $25.) (Writer: Matt Fraction; artists: David Aja, Javier own Hawkeye movie from Marvel Studios. Bendis — perhaps Marvel’s busiest writer — Pulido, Francesco Francavilla, Alan Davis, Jesse Hey, we can dream. has been handed the reins of the X-Men uni- Hamm. Marvel; $35.) verse. So what does he do? Nothing too major. If you took a roll call of the current Avengers Age of Ultron He simply brings back the original founding roster and tried to determine who would have the (Writer: Brian Michael Bendis; artist: Bryan X-Men team from the ‘60s (Cyclops, Jean Grey, best solo comic book, you’d probably lean toward Hitch. Marvel; $75.) Iceman, Beast and Angel) to the present day by the team members who have individual movies Bendis and big events often go together well. It time travel. to go with their comics (Captain America, Thor, was plenty intriguing just to know that Bendis was The Beast (the blue furry version) goes back in Hulk, Iron Man). So imagine the surprise when bringing back one of Marvel’s most feared villains time to persuade his teenage/not-blue/not-furry the top Avenger solo book of 2013 turned out to be (Ultron). But when it was announced at last sum- self and his original teenage teammates to come Hawkeye, the Avenger’s non-superpowered, non- mer’s Comic-Con that the much-anticipated sequel to the future, to try to inspire the Cyclops of armored archer. to Marvel Studios’ The Avengers would be titled, the present (who’s gone rather a bit rogue) to To make Hawkeye’s choice as Avenger numero The Avengers: Age of Ultron — well, that just kicked change his ways. All sorts of “consequences of uno even more surprising is the title’s approach things up a few notches. Not only does this book time travel” chaos begin, along with the young — basically, a look at Hawkeye when he’s not an give you Ultron’s wreaking havoc on all the Marvel X-Men of the past learning that they might not Avenger. Who knew so few unquivered arrows, universe (with Bendis guiding the destruction), have the brightest futures to look forward to. so many pots of coffee — plus being mistaken for but you could also be reading something that could Should they stay (in the present) or should they Iron Fist — would take Clint Barton to the top help inspire the next Marvel movie blockbuster. go (back to the past)? this year? PLUS | WEDNESDAY 11 DECEMBER 2013 3

Superior Spider-Man (Vol. 1) CCombinedbi d withi hh the art off CCapulloll PPantherh ffor MMarvel),rvelel)),, tthishis adadaptationdapa tat tition foformat,rmmatt, cocomesmes wiwithth mmanyany fufunn exeextras,xtrrasas, (Writer: Dan Slott; artists: (who is to 21st-century Batman gives readers a deeper look into the including original art by Hurtt. Humberto Ramos, Richard Elson, art what the late Jim Aparo was to world of Django and other characters This edition can only be ordered Ryan Stegman, Giuseppe Camuncoli. Batman in the ‘80s and ‘90s), “Death from the movie. directly through Oni Press, and there Marvel; $35.) of the Family” will go down as one of Reading this gives you a new per- are only about 1,000 copies, the pub- When it comes to major events that the greatest Joker tales. spective on the film, and allows you to lisher says. The sticker price may be have been controversially received, see some supporting characters in the as scary as Sixth Gun bad guy General Spider-Man has had more than his Green Lantern (Vol. 3 The End) film (such as Broomhilda, who is given Hume, but with the added extras, it’s share. Clone sagas, alien black cos- (Writer: Geoff Johns; artist: Doug a deeper origin story in the comic) in a great way to get introduced to one tumes, the death of Gwen Stacy — Mahnke. DC Comics; $25.) a new light. of the industry’s best series. Spidey fans had seemingly seen it Few have left their mark on a char- all. That is, until Slott took Peter acter the way Johns has upon Hal American Vampire (Vol. 5) Shadowman (Vol. 1, Birth Rites) Parker to places no one ever thought Jordan, the Green Lantern of Sector (Writer: Scott Snyder; artist: Rafael (Writers: Justin Jordan, Patrick he’d go. Slott’s decision to have one of 2814. The End is the collection that Albuquerque. DC/Vertigo; $30. ) Zircher; artist: Patric Zircher. Valiant; Spider-Man’s greatest villains (Otto draws to a close Johns’s nearly dec- The seemingly un-killable, candy- $10. ) Octavius/Doctor Octopus) take over ade-long run on Green Lantern — a loving Skinner Sweet and Pearl Jones, Leading the way for Valiant the mind of Peter Parker and declare run that saw Hal Jordan rise to the the fellow American vampire he Comics’s return to the industry was himself the “Superior Spider-Man” ranks of the DC Comics elite along- helped create, reluctantly team up to Shadowman, one of the many remakes may go down as one of the most polar- side the trinity of Superman, Batman search for a possible hidden evil lurk- of their run of titles from the ‘90s that izing Spider-Man tales ever. and Wonder Woman. ing within the bright lights of 1950s was given a 21st-century makeover. Slott has received a startling Johns not only made Jordan just Hollywood. Jordan and Zircher help reintro- amount of criticism, but he continues as super as his fellow Justice League As always with this series, there’s duce Jack Boniface, who — like his to go forward with Otto/Spidey and is members, but he also grew the Green plenty of suspense, drama and sur- father before him — has no choice but telling the tale he wants to tell. But Lantern universe with one big event prises — the kind of elements that to confront the legendary power of the eventually, Peter Parker has to come after another. From Blackest Night have made this title a crown jewel Shadowman. back, right? Right? to multiple colour corps, new Green for Vertigo. A supernatural and refreshingly Lanterns and multiple wars in space, American Vampire shows off diverse title, Shadowman has the Batman Death of the Family Johns’s run will be the definitive take Snyder’s immense talents. After perfect setting (New Orleans) for (Writer: Scott Snyder; artist: Greg on Green Lantern for years to come. reading this, you understand why DC the debut of a character who has to Capullo. DC Comics; $25.) Comics gave him the keys to their two walk on both sides of life and death, With the Court of Owls and the Django Unchained most iconic characters (Superman learning the ropes of being a hero in Talons, Snyder was so good at intro- (Writer: Reginald Hudlin; based on and Batman). The surprisingly good the process. ducing new villains in the Batman the screenplay by Quentin Tarantino. art of Albuquerque is a bonus. WP-Bloomberg universe (not easy to do when you Artists: R M Guerra, Jason Latour, consider Batman’s legendary rogues’ Denys Cowan, Danijel Zezelj, John The Sixth Gun Gunslinger Edition gallery) that fans couldn’t wait to see Floyd. DC/Vertigo; $25.) (Writer: Cullen Bunn; artist: Brian his version of Bat-foe No.1: the Joker. Django Unchained is far from a Hurtt. Oni Press; $120.) Snyder delivered with “Death of comic-book copy of the Oscar-winning The Sixth Gun, one of the indus- Leading the way for the Family,” a tale that dives into movie from Quentin Tarantino. In a try’s most distinctive comic stories, Valiant Comics’s return just how disturbing the relation- message on the comic’s first page, is an incredibly fun mix of fantasy ship between Batman and the Joker Tarantino says the comic-book adap- and the Wild West. The story of six to the industry was is. The “Family” part of the title tation is the entire script he ini- mystical guns — each carrying a dif- involves the Joker’s unleashing an all- tially put together for Django. Had ferent power and which, when com- Shadowman, one of the out assault on Batman and his many the movie followed the entire script, bined, allow the wielder to remake many remakes of their allies (Nightwing, Robin, Red Robin, it would have been four hours long, the world — stars Becky Moncrief Batgirl, Alfred). Tarantino says. (wielder of some but not all the guns) run of titles from the Does the Joker know who Batman But comic books aren’t so limited by and mystery man Drake Sinclair (who ‘90s that was given a is under the cowl? Does he care? And time, and with the help of Hudlin, who is clearly not at all what he seems). will the relationships between Batman was a producer on Django and knows The Gunslinger Edition collects the 21st-century makeover. and his “family” ever be the same once a thing or two about black heroes in first 11 issues of the series and, along the Joker gets his hands on them? comic books (after his run on Black with being printed in an extra-large 4 PLUS | WEDNESDAY 11 DECEMBER 2013 CAMPUS DMIS first Indian school to get QNSA accreditation from SEC oha Modern Indian School has been awarded the Qatar National School Accreditation D(QNSA) for five years and rated among the best schools in the category. The award was given at a function held by the Evaluation Institute of the SEC at W Hotel yesterday. Top officials of SEC and the institute, along with representatives from the other six schools that got accredited by SEC, were present. “It is a moment of great pride for the management, staff, students and parents of DMIS since this is a recognition by SEC for maintaining high standards in all areas of teaching and learning. At present, DMIS is the only Indian school to receive this honour,” a school statement said. Director Jayashankar Pillai and Academic Auditor Diewthy Chandran congratulated staff, students and parents for this achievement. Principal Jai Gopal Jindal, Assistant Principal Jacob Mathew, Academic Coordinator Jinesh John, and QNSA Coordinator Sabu Thomas received the award. The Managing Director, Mohammed Taleb M Al Khauri, conveyed his appreciation and congratulated all members of the DMIS fraternity on this remark- able achievement. The Peninsula

Gulf English School leads walkathon to beat diabetes upils and staff from Gulf English School (GES) tied up with their trainers to participate in a charity walka- Pthon to mark World Diabetes Day. This was the culmi- nation of a month-long series of diabetes awareness events which took place at the school throughout November, focus- ing on diabetes prevention and promoting healthy eating. During walkathon, a large group of the GES community marched through Aspire Park, carrying banners and chant- ing “Beat diabetes”. GES primary school head girl Al Maha Noor said: “This was a good way to make more people know about diabetes and how we can fight it. Thank you to eve- ryone who participated.” During the month, the school also organised interactive lectures and seminars with Qatar Diabetes Association to explain and promote healthy nutrition and lifestyles to pupils and staff. The Peninsula

Birla team wins second prize in debate league

hree Birla Public School (BPS) teams partici- pated in the first Qatar School Debate League T(QSDL) 2013 at Raba’a Al Adawiya ISSG recently. One of the teams bagged second position. The fabulous energy, commitment and the high- quality debates from 44 teams from 21 schools that participated contributed towards a successful tour- nament and making it an electrifying day. Aditya Divakar Karkera, Aswin Anil Kumar and Mohd Kaamil Ahmed Shakir from 10th grade won the second prize. Qatar Debate is the national debating organisation and a member of Qatar Foundation. Aditya Divakar Karkera from BPS was adjudged the best speaker in the tournament. Training was given by teachers Sandhya Arvind Kalokhe and Sumati Ramachandran. The Peninsula MARKETPLACE PLUS | WEDNESDAY 11 DECEMBER 2013 5

Carluccio’s unveils new autumn winter menu

arluccio’s celebrated the launch of its new autumn winter menu. CChef Maurice Maffeo was spe- cially flown in to provide insights on the new delicacies. Located at La Croisette 18 at The Pearl Doha, Carluccio’s a la carte menu features a range of new delicacies. Some specialities to watch out Chef Maurice Maffeo explaining the for include ‘crispy smoked moz- new menu to one of the guests. zarella’ (soft and creamy smoked Italian mozzarella cheese, coated in crispy breadcrumbs), lobster lasa- name a few. marinara, bresaola, gnocchi sorrentina, and a food shop and as such is a unique gna (homemade lasagna with sea- Sanjeev Thakur, Country Operations beef medallions and lobster lasagna. brand open all day for a quick coffee or food, ricotta, tomato, creamy spinach Manager, Foodmark Qatar, welcomed For a sweet ending, guests enjoyed a full three-course meal. and béchamel sauce), sea bream (pan the guests at the event. berry tiramisu, chocolate fondente and Carluccio’s is open daily from 8am fried sea bream with crushed pota- Guests sampled a variety of white chocolate panna cotta. to midnight. toes, fennel, olives and capers) to Carluccio’s delicacies, including prawn Carluccio’s is a restaurant, a caffè The Peninsula

Monin Day seminar onin organised the first Monin Day seminar, where Mthey shared creative ideas and interesting recipes for making coffee, smoothies and mocktail bev- erages using various Monin prod- ucts. The event was attended by local hospitality industry officials. “Monin is the brand of choice of the gourmet flavour business. Monin is a worldwide business and the brand is distributed in 140 coun- tries with four production facilities Anil Abraham, General Manager, Al Majid Jawad, Jeremy Coulbeck, General Manager, Monin MEIA, Frederik in France, the US and Malaysia.” Wissenlink, Food and Beverage Manager, Hilton, Anu Ellepola, Food Service Manager, Al Majid Jawad, and Pierre Al Majid Jawad is the local part- Fraboulet, Trade Marketing Manager, Monin, MEIA, during the Monin Day seminar at Hilton Hotel Doha. RIGHT: ner of Monin. A Monin expert presenting some new recipes. The Peninsula

Special promotion for 11-12-13 Nehmeh powers up Builders Video Home and Jumbo Electronics, along with LG, Harman and all the brands Advanced Engineering and marketed by Jumbo, are making today (11-12-13) special by arranging 11 product promotions, 12 monthly instalments on zero percent interest through Construction plant Commercial Bank Credit Cards and every 13th customer gets a QR100 Gift ehmeh has successfully honoured Voucher from Jumbo Electronics. The promotion runs for three days at all an agreement with Builders LG-Jumbo–Harman House outlets. NAdvanced Engineering and Construction for powering the alumin- ium and glass factory built for QD-CPC in Mesaieed, with 6MW of energy. The project included supply, installation and commissioning. The agreement was signed on August 31, 2013 between Simon Nehme, Executive and Operations Director, Nehmeh, and Amin Achkar, Operations Director, Builders Advanced Engineering and Construction. On occasion of the successful comple- tion of the project, Nehme said: “Nehmeh prides itself in providing the best of service to its customers. “We ensure our customers get the best products and services whenever they want them and wherever they need them. Sohail A Kidwai of Brother International Company, Gulf, conducted a training pro- We want to thank Builders Advanced gramme for new product line-up for 2014. The programme was attended by more Engineering and Construction for their than 25 sales personnel from hypermarkets, dealers and Jumbo Retail showrooms. trust in Nehmeh in successfully carrying Nehmeh and Builders Advanced All participants were awarded training certificates on completion of the programme out their factory requirements.” Engineering and Construction which was conducted in association with Jumbo Electronics – sole distributors for The Peninsula officials at the project. Brother International in Qatar. 6 PLUS | WEDNESDAY 11 DECEMBER 2013 WHEELS All new Toyota Corolla launched in Doha oyota announced the At 4,620mm long, 1,775mm wide arrival of the all new and 1,460mm high, the new Corolla Toyota Corolla to the is 80mm longer and 15mm wider, yet Middle East market, intro- 5mm lower, than its predecessor. The ducing the 11th generation 2014 Corolla presents a more compact Tof the compact sedan. and sportier appearance than the cur- With 47 years of success and close to rent model through a basic shape that 40 million sales in the world behind it, tapers at the front and rear of the vehi- the new Corolla reflects a bolder and cle to help emphasize the wheel arches more dynamic vehicle which will rede- and wheels-to-the-corner stance. fine consumer perceptions about this A body colour lineup with a wide iconic sedan. range of colours ensures high product According to Nobuyuki Negishi, appeal through seven exterior body Chief Representative of Middle East colours: Super White, White Pearl & North Africa Representative Office, Crystal shine, Silver Metallic, Gray Toyota Motor Corporation, “the 2014 Metallic, Black Mica, Blue Metallic Corolla makes a strong design state- and Dark Blue Mica. ment with its unique visual signature The 2014 Corolla’s interior matches Officials at the launch function. which is highlighted by a more elegant the visual impact of the exterior and and sportier image to continue Toyota’s adds a new level of refinement. The brand evolution which has been driven passenger cabin features a clean, hor- recently by more design-focused prod- izontally oriented dash panel design uct launches. It builds on the model’s that adds to the interior’s sense of legendary reputation for reliability and spaciousness. The instrument panel durability with significant enhance- and surrounding areas are finished in ments in every aspect of its design and premium materials. engineering.” The Corolla offers two engine variants. According to Shinichi Yasui, Chief Customers can choose a 1.6L Engine Engineer, Toyota Motor Corporation, which has four cylinders, in-line Twin “I believe this new model clearly cam, 16-valve DOHC with Dual VVT-I, breathes the Corolla DNA that has Electronic Fuel Injection System, maxi- been inherited over the model’s life- mum power of 121 HP (Net) and maxi- time. That DNA sets forth the mission mum torque of 15.7 KG-M. The second of the Corolla to constantly provide option is a 2.0 L Engine which has 4 concepts and technologies that lead the cylinders, in-line Twin cam, 16-valve times and to create the world’s best- DOHC with Dual VVT-I, Electronic selling car, and that DNA has now been Fuel Injection System, maximum power inherited for a new era. Each genera- of 143 HP (Net) and maximum torque tion of the Corolla has pursued the goal of 19.1 KG-M. of ensuring customer satisfaction and In terms of transmissions, custom- customer delight around the world, ers can choose an automatic transmis- and through those efforts the DNA sion which has a 4-speed Super ECT of the Corolla has constantly evolved. (Electronic Control Transaxle). The With the 2014 model, I am confident 6-speed manual option has a wider that we have developed an 11th genera- range of 6-speed gear ratios and class tion sedan that can be driven with an leading torque transmission efficiency enhanced sense of enjoyment, peace- which enhances fuel economy. The new Toyota Corolla. of-mind and pride.” The Peninsula

Honda Pilot owners meet for off-road adventure

omasco-Honda hosted their first Pilot Pilots drove off in a convoy led by a professional “Qatar is perfect for off-road adventures and Desert Drive of the season. Honda Pilot off-road driver. The Domasco-Honda team pro- our customers were very happy to experience just Downers were invited to join Domasco vided the owners with experience and capabilities how capable their Pilot 4x4 is in an organised and for an off-road adventure. The day started off of their vehicles while guiding them on climbs and fun event,” he said. with everyone getting together near Sealine drops through the desert dunes. “The Honda Desert Drive has become a regular Beach Resort. Greig Roffey, Head of Sales and “Organising this day for our Honda clients to activity for Domasco and we always look forward to Marketing for Honda, welcomed everyone and enjoy the off-road competence of their Pilot vehi- more Honda Pilot owners joining us,” Greig Roffey gave tips on desert driving. cles and the beauty of the desert was truly a delight said. The Peninsula Setting out for the desert, the party of 13 Honda for us,” said Greig Roffey. FOOD PLUS | WEDNESDAY 11 DECEMBER 2013 7

How to make the perfect artichoke dip

By L V Anderson you don’t. Cream cheese you need, as it’s what gives artichoke dip its thick, spreadable texture. Spinach dding animal fat is a tried and true Parmesan you definitely need — its nutty, umami- method for making things taste rich flavour is the essence of savoury party snacks. Artichoke Dip better. Pasta sauce too wan? Stir in Mozzarella, though? Not very flavourful, and too some heavy cream. Watermelon too stretchy — you end up with elastic strings trailing Yield: 12 to 16 servings Time: About 30 minutes sweet? Crumble a little feta on top. from your pita chip or baguette slice, which AChili too vegetarian-friendly? Cook it with beef make for messy eating. Mayonnaise is pointless: Ingredients bacon grease. Nine times out of 10, this works It doesn’t add much in the way of texture, and 8 ounces cream cheese, softened like a charm. it’s mostly oil, anyway. You’re better off skipping 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese The 10th time, it renders a dish nauseatingly the middleman and adding a drizzle of flavourful 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil heavy and obscenely oleaginous. Such is the case extra-virgin olive oil to thin out the cream cheese. Juice of 2 lemons with many recipes for spinach-artichoke dip, a As for sour cream, its primary contribution is 2 garlic cloves, minced crowd-pleaser that shows up at virtually every tartness, but lemon juice adds acidity much more 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper party this time of year. Many artichoke dip recipes efficiently. Salt and black pepper call for Parmesan, mozzarella, cream cheese, sour An artichoke dip made with cream cheese, 1 pound frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and cream and mayonnaise, a quintet that coagulates Parmesan, olive oil, and lemon juice isn’t healthy, roughly chopped into a pool of glop slicked with a layer of grease. exactly, but it is more elegant and flavourful than 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and Such a condiment is not so great for conveying the the usual cholesterol-laden version. As for the squeezed dry nuanced, sunny flavor of artichoke hearts. Your vegetables, thawed frozen artichoke hearts and standard artichoke dip has about as much nuance spinach are the easiest options, but you can use Method: as Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is two cans of artichoke hearts, well drained, if Heat the oven to 450 degrees F. Put the cream You,” and is not nearly as healthy. they’re all you can find. You can also steam fresh cheese, Parmesan, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, It is possible to make spinach-artichoke dip spinach, if you like, but whether you use fresh and crushed red pepper in a large bowl. Season that is rich but not overwhelming, creamy but not or frozen, be sure to squeeze as much water out with salt and black pepper, and stir to com- unguent-like, cheesy but not chewy — an artichoke of it as possible — nothing ruins the texture and bine. Stir in the artichoke hearts and spinach. dip that tastes like artichokes, enhanced. The key appearance of artichoke dip like excess spinach Transfer to an 8-or 9-inch square pan or a is to figure out which fats you need and which fats juice. WP-Bloomberg gratin dish and bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Serve hot. 8 PLUS | WEDNESDAY 11 DECEMBER 2013 ENTERTAINMENT PLUS | WEDNESDAY 11 DECEMBER 2013 9

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Katy Perry barred parents Gunday trailer to premiere at Dubai film fest from Obama inauguration he trailer of Yash Raj Films’ forthcoming crime thriller Gunday will Tbe unveiled at the ongoing Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) inger Katy Perry says she banned her parents from attending her per- in the presence of its star cast and director Ali Abbas Zafar. Sformance at US President Barack Obama’s 2013 inauguration ceremony Actors Ranveer Singh, Arjun Kapoor and leading lady Priyanka Chopra earlier this year due to their political views. Perry was invited to perform will be present in Dubai Friday for the unveiling. at Obama’s inauguration ceremony in January, and her parents were keen Based in Calcutta (now Kolkata) during its most unsettled times in the to watch their daughter sing, despite voting for Obama’s Republican rival 1970s, the film deals with the inseparable life of Bikram and Bala, who grow Mitt Romney in the election. from being small time, inconsequential coal thieves to the most powerful However, Perry asked them not to come. black marketing mafia-men. “My parents are Republicans and I’m not. They didn’t vote for Obama, Produced by Aditya Chopra, Gunday is slated to release worldwide on but when I was asked to sing at the inauguration, they were like, ‘We can February 14. come.’ And I was like, ‘No, you can’t. I love you so much, but that - on The film’s first teaser saw only the two male actors making their mark principle.’ They understood, but I was like, ‘How dare you?’ in a way,” Perry while Priyanka was missing. She later explained that it was a “promotional told Marie Claire magazine, reports contactmusic.com. strategy”. The new trailer of Gunday will also be available on Yash Raj Films’ YouTube channel on Friday. Brangelina plan four wedding ceremonies ollywood couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie will have larger than Hlife wedding celebrations with four ceremonies, which may span four Big B unveils Mary Kom’s autobiography countries. A source told dailystar.co.uk: “They are having the first party at Ayers Rock in Australia to tie in with Brad’s 50th birthday on December lympic medal-winning boxer M C Mary Kom has made innumerable 18. Angelina wants an Aboriginal-style ceremony at sunrise.” Ocontributions in breaking stereotypes about women, especially from Then early next year, the couple will complete all the legal formalities at the northeast, megastar Amitabh Bachchan said. a small private event for close family in either New Orleans or Los Angeles. “Mary Kom is already a legendary figure in the country, loved and admired “After that, wedding number three will be on a beach in the Bahamas by all. She has made innumerable contributions in breaking stereotypes where Angie’s mum’s ashes are scattered. And finally a glitzy reception will about women, more so from the northeast. The book beautifully brings out be held at the couple’s south of France home next May to coincide with her indestructible spirit and is an inspirational read for everyone,” Amitabh the Cannes Film Festival.” Coen brothers go said after unveiling her autobiography Unbreakable here. Together, Pitt and Jolie raise six children — Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, He also donned boxing gloves as he posed for the media. Knox and Vivienne. Speaking on the occasion, Mary said: “My struggle has been one that many in our country face, especially women. The reason I decided to pen my story down was so others could read it and feel that if I could achieve what I have, so can they.” Adam Sandler named most overpaid actor Inside Llewyn Davis dam Sandler has topped Forbes magazine’s 2013 list of the most over- Apaid actors. A string of recent failures has landed the comedian at Huma wowed by Madhuri’s performance the top of the list, yet he is among the few actors who can still demand a By Mary Milliken film. Then again, the Coen brothers, want to raise, but not answer.” paycheck above $15m. CoensThen after there his was first a audition.stroke of luck makers of the farcical Fargo, the cult The Coens’ record over three dec- ctress Huma Qureshi, who will be seen opposite Madhuri Dixit in a The top 10 list is based on the last three projects of each actor. It has been eave it to the prolific filmmak- before a second audition: He met a gui- favorite The Big Lebowski and best pic- ades, since their debut film, Blood Akey role in Dedh Ishqiya, says she had an amazing experience working put together using data gathered by Forbes’ Celebrity 100 research and Box ing pair Joel and Ethan Coen tar player who had played with Dave ture Oscar winner No County for Old Simple, attests to knowing how to with the 1990s diva of Hindi films. Office Mojo to calculate how much, on average, each star’s last three films to create their own movie Van Ronk, the folk singer upon whom Men, are not known for bending to make success out of the obscure, off- Huma, who herself wowed everyone with her performance in crime saga earned at the box office per dollar of pay, said the website of the magazine. Lconundrum, and engineer (or Llewyn Davis is based, and who lived convention. beat and quirky premises. Gangs of Wasseypur, is mesmerised with Madhuri’s performance in Abhishek Two of Sandler’s offenders are Jack & Jill in which he played both halves maybe luck) their way out of it. above the Gaslight bar in New York’s Llewyn Davis is a talented folk Of their last four films, three have Chaubey’s layered hinterland-based drama. of a brother-sister twin set, and That’s My Boy, in which the 47-year-old For their new film, Inside Llewyn Greenwich Village, featured in the singer who toils in the pre-Bob Dylan been nominated for best picture “It was an amazing experience working with Madhuri. It was my hon- played the father of Andy Samberg, 35. Davis, the brothers Coen painted them- film. He taught him “Travis picking,” days of the Greenwich Village music Oscars, including the 2010 box-office our to work with her. In this film she is playing a begum and you would The former film grossed $150m, but it took an estimated $80m to make. selves into this corner: They needed a widely used pattern in popular music scene, obsessed with being authentic hit and western remake True Grit and not have seen her before in such a character,” Huma said during the film’s That’s My Boy didn’t fare well either. With an estimated budget of $70m, an actor for the title role of a strug- invented by Merle Travis. but unable to eke out a living after the 2009 dark comedy A Serious Man. promotion at a radio station. the film brought in only $57m at the box office worldwide. gling folk singer in the early 1960s who Et voila, the Coens found their some- his musical partner dies. He relies on In what may be a harbinger of “She was so brilliant (in the film) and she is really amazing,” she added. To compile the list, Forbes looked at the last three movies each actor could carry an entire movie, be in every what obscure actor-musician to anchor friends who lend him their couches, Oscar nominations to come, Inside Gangs of Wasseypur was Huma’s debut film, which came out in 2012 starred in over the three years to June 1. Looking at pay, movie budgets scene, convince the audience he was a their film and around whom they could but tests their patience with his dif- Llewyn Davis won the best film hon- and within a year she has got an opportunity to work with actors like and expenses, a return on musician and play songs live in their arrange an ensemble cast populated by ficult character. our from the Gotham Independent Naseeruddin Shah and Madhuri. investment number for each entirety multiple times. big names like Justin Timberlake and The Coens said they were fascinated Awards, sponsored by the Independent Produced by Vishal Bhardwaj, Dedh Ishqiya also stars Arshad Warsi and star was calculated and then “We thought the movie might have Carey Mulligan as a folk-singing duet, with the memoir written by Van Ronk, Filmmaker Project, in New York. it will hit the theatres Jan 10 next year. an average of those num- been unmakeable,” said Joel Coen in and John Goodman as a drug-addled The Mayor of MacDougal Street, which Awards, as it happens, matter to the bers gave an idea of overall a recent interview with his younger jazz musician. chronicled his role in the acoustic folk Coens. “Well you know, we’ll take ‘em,” return. brother by his side. “That person just Award-winning music producer T revival of the late 1950s and early 1960s said Ethan. “They’re good. What are Close behind Sandler in might not exist. Oscar coming in, that Bone Burnett honed Isaac’s musical in the Village. Van Ronk died in 2002. they? They help publicise the movie, second place is Katherine was a big thing.” abilities, telling him, “Play it like you When the Coens are asked if they and that is what they are there for. It Heigl. For every dollar she Oscar Isaac, 33, a Guatemala-born, play to yourself on your couch.” Every just wanted to tell a story about a is a fine line celebrating versus publi- was paid, Heigl returned Miami-raised actor and musician song, bar one, was filmed live. place and a time that interested them, cising. We ignore that line.” an average of $3.50. Reese trained at the Juilliard School, turned “I felt ready because I wasn’t think- Ethan, 56, responds with a simple, “Uh As for Isaac, he’s happy he’s been Witherspoon ranks third out to be the ticket. Inside Llewyn Davis, ing at all what it would look like or huh.” He and Joel, 59, are big fans of able to marry the two things he loves with an average $3.90 return from CBS Corp’s CBS Films, opened in what it would be perceived as,” Isaac fellow Minnesotan Dylan and listened “more than anything, which is music for every $1 she gets paid. US theatres. said. “Of course, I could be the one guy to the folk-revival music that influ- and Coen brothers movies.” Actor Kevin James has Isaac, best known for his supporting to (expletive) up a Coen movie. I defi- enced Dylan before he lit up the music He says that filmmakers who are made his debut on the list role in the 2011 drama Drive, thought nitely knew that was a possibility. But world. just now figuring out his dual acting- and occupies the fifth place. he was a long shot for what would be I didn’t let myself go there.” “You want to tell a story about some- musical talent may be “a little too late.” his first lead role, but he nevertheless body who is not successful, but very “I am interested in maybe trying “obsessed” about learning the folk sing- Awards? ‘We’ll Take ‘Em’ good at what they do,” said Joel. “So some different things, maybe playing ing and guitar style of the day, even as If the search for Llewyn Davis was the story becomes: Why is it that they a character that is chronically unmusi- weeks went by without word from the unique, so was the premise of the are not successful? It is a question you cal,” Isaac said. Reuters 106 PLUS | WEDNESDAY 11 DECEMBER 2013 SCIENCE

1 Thirty-six years after its launch, Voyager 1 officially leaves the solar system becoming the first human-built object to travel through interstellar space Plutonium-powered Voyager 1: craft measures drastic 18.5 billion km changes in radiation from Sun levels as solar wind from Sun fades away and interstellar radiation increases

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Smoking cessation products pose no serious Local recreational heart risks: Study icotine replacement gums or popular drugs prescribed to facilities may keep Nhelp people quit smoking may not pose serious heart risks in users, according to a study. In recent years, there have been concerns that some smoking cessation people active products may have serious cardiovas- cular risks. But in the largest analysis of side effects of three major smoking cessation products, serious heart events didn’t increase with nicotine replacement gums and patches, the nicotine addic- tion treatment Chantix, and the anti- depressant Wellbutrin, reported Xinhua citing a study published Monday in the American Heart Association journal. The study found that overall, smoking cessation is associated with improved cardiovascular health, increased life expectancy, improved quality of life and reduced healthcare costs for smoking- associated conditions. “Undoubtedly, the benefits of quitting smoking outweigh any potential risks from smoking cessation therapies,” said Edward Mills, study co-author and asso- ciate professor of medicine at Stanford University and Canada Research Chair at the University of Ottawa. By Shereen Jegtvig centres and tennis courts - were studies is that it’s possible active Study shows air pollution available within one mile of each people simply chose to live in areas more deadly than thought iddle-aged and older participant’s home. with more recreational opportu- adults who had increased Then they looked for any varia- nities. In that case, adding more he effect of long-term exposure Maccess to recreational tion in people’s activity levels over facilities probably wouldn’t affect to air pollution is associated with facilities near their homes had a time as the number of facilities in their activity levels. Tincreased mortality even when slower decline in physical activity their neighbourhood changed. Since the new study looked at the pollution is below European Union levels over time, in a new study. At the beginning of the study, changes over time, Sallis believes limits, shows new research. Other studies have looked at the the researchers found people who it lends support to the idea that The research was conducted by the link between recreational facilities lived in areas with more recrea- building more facilities improves Utrecht University. The researchers, and activity levels. But the new tional facilities generally were the chances that older adults will led by Utrecht professor Rob Beelen, research also investigated how more active. maintain some level of activity. used data from the European Study people’s exercise habits changed They also found that although “It’s a signal that here’s a way to of Cohorts for Air Pollution Effects as more places to swim, bike and most people exercised less as time have a long-term effect on whole (ESCAPE), which included data from play sports were added to their went on, declines were less pro- communities by increasing the 13 European countries and a total of neighbourhood. nounced for those living in neigh- number of places for people to be 367,251 people, Xinhua reported Monday. “Our work suggests that bourhoods where the number of active,” Sallis said. With each increase of 5 mg per cubic increasing the availability of recreational facilities increased. Even for people who don’t live metre of particulate matter, the risk recreational facilities in neigh- In areas with the most new facil- in communities with recreational that someone dies increases by seven bourhoods can support adults in ities, declines in physical activity facilities, there are ways to get percent, the study showed. maintaining or increasing their were almost eliminated, accord- exercise, he added. “This is the difference between a busy physical activity levels,” lead ing to findings published in the “If you don’t have recreation street in the city, and a place without author Yamini Ranchod said. American Journal of Epidemiology. facilities, maybe you live in a place the influence of traffic,” Rob Beelen said. Ranchod is a researcher at the Although the study doesn’t that has other destinations nearby. The air quality norm in Europe is 25 University of California, Berkeley prove building recreational facili- So you could get your physical mg per cubic metre, but the research School of Public Health. ties causes people to become more activity by walking instead of showed the risks are still significant She and her colleagues used active, it shows that a correlation driving - to do your shopping or under 15 mg. data from a long-term study of exists. walking your child to school. So “Our findings show that there are ethnically-diverse adults who lived This study is important because there are certainly things you significant health benefits to be gained in a variety of US cities includ- the majority of studies on this could do in your neighbourhood when the concentrations of particulate ing New York, Chicago and Los topic have been so-called cross- if it’s designed in a proper way,” matter will be further reduced,” Beelen Angeles. sectional, James Sallis said. Sallis said. added. Researchers surveyed the 6,168 Sallis studies physical activity Alternatively, people who live in Particulate matter is the collective participants about their physical at San Diego State University in neighbourhoods that aren’t condu- name for airborne particles that are so activity levels in 2000-2002, when California and directs the Active cive to walking can look for rec- small that they penetrate deep into the they were 45 to 84 years old. Living Research program. He reational facilities somewhere else, lungs. The traffic is a major source, but Follow-up visits took place about was not involved in the new perhaps near where they work or factory plants and heating plants con- a year and a half and three years study. volunteer. tribute to affect human health. later. Cross-sectional studies look at SOURCE: bit.ly/IShlXK Agencies The researchers determined one moment in time and can’t American Journal of Epidemiology, how many recreational facilities detect changes in behaviour over online November 13, 2013. - like gyms, yoga studios, aquatic time. The main criticism of earlier Reuters 12 PLUS | WEDNESDAY 11 DECEMBER 2013 TECHNOLOGY Your fridge just texted: Electronics firms pin hopes on ‘smart’ appliances By Maki Shiraki and Sophie Knight

or Japan’s electronics firms, the kitchen is the final frontier. Companies from FPanasonic Corp to Toshiba Corp are diverting engineers and money away from their TV operations and into developing ‘smart appliances’ after losing out in the living room to cheaper Asian rivals. A fridge that texts pictures to show what’s for dinner, a voice-controlled washing machine — appliances like these are being designed to talk to each other via the cloud to cut energy bills. For now, they’re expensive, deter- ring buyers: a Japan-only Toshiba smart fridge with camera runs to about $2,800 versus less than $800 for a basic model. Yet as more products come on the market and competition cuts prices, global smart appliance sales will rocket to $35bn by 2020 from just over $600m last year, according to technol- old housewife from Hiroshima. She United States and Europe, including yen ($160m)on its audio and TV unit ogy intelligence firm Pike Research. owns a Hitachi Ltd fridge and washing Whirlpool Corp, General Electric Co, in the six months to September 30, As the industry prepares to descend machine, and an air conditioner made Electrolux AB, Robert Bosch GmbH, when its appliances pulled in 17.2bn on Las Vegas next month for CES, the by Daikin Industries Ltd. and Indesit Company SpA. yen, about 12 percent of its total oper- world’s biggest tech trade fair, that’s Wakamatsu considered buying In Asia, South Korea’s Samsung ating profit. mouth-watering for all electronics smart appliances. But she balked Electronics and LG Electronics Inc But the basic cost of the smart makers. But none more than Japan’s. when she added up the cost of all-new have rolled out smart appliances appliances and the hubs that service They’ve been squeezed into billions appliances, in addition to the home and have plans to go further afield: them remain beyond basic consum- of dollars of losses in recent years, energy management system (HEMS) Samsung recently showed off its line ers’ budgets and exceeds the likely caught between high manufacturing needed to connect them to each other at luxury department store Harrods in medium-term energy savings. At this costs, aggressive competition from the to monitor and cut energy usage - a London, including a fridge fitted with stage in their development, the devices likes of Samsung Electronics Co and further $2,000-$3,000. an LCD panel to keep track of grocer- will only cut electricity bills by around the strong yen, making exports of con- Sales of Japanese companies’ ies and suggest recipes. 10 percent, according to Toshiba and sumer staples like TVs more expensive. HEMS were helped over the last “If you see the recent trends in the Panasonic. To prosper in the new niche, year by hefty government subsidies appliances market, made-in-Japan Japanese consumers’ eagerness to Japanese companies must not only designed to stimulate energy effi- products are increasingly threatened go green may also have waned since convince consumers to shell out for ciency - but they ended in October. by their Korean and Chinese coun- the aftermath of March 11, 2011, when a whole new set of appliances, which Panasonic sold 20,000 HEMS units terparts with enhanced technologies a massive earthquake triggered a need to be all from the same brand to between April and September, dou- and competitive prices,” said Jamie nuclear plant meltdown and spurred guarantee compatibility. Further down ble its full-year target, but said it’s Ko, head of consumer appliances at debate on energy supply and saving. the line, they’ll also have to hold their unsure if that pace can be sustained research firm Euromonitor. “Two years ago I thought sales of own against the same cheaper Asian without the subsidy. As sales of digital audiovisual gadg- smart appliances sales would acceler- rivals that stole their thunder in lei- Toshiba, meanwhile, wants 20 per- ets have waned over recent years, ate as (saving) energy had become a sure electronics. cent of its appliance sales to be from many Japanese firms already make hot topic, but I think the rush in Japan “Everyone says having the same ‘smart’ goods by the end of fiscal 2014. more money from traditional house- has slowed somewhat,” said Masami brand of goods would be more energy- hold appliances, mostly sold in Japan, Yamamoto, the president of Fujitsu efficient, but in the end it comes down Global Players than from consumer electronics sold Ltd, which supplies cloud computing to the price and function of each prod- The potential growth of smart goods globally. services for the systems needed to run uct,” said Satomi Wakamatsu, a 41-year sales has also stimulated peers in the For instance, Panasonic lost 16.5bn the appliances. Reuters

Hopster (Free) iOS apps for the day with other iOS devices and Macs, with plans for A growing number of companies have ambitions more (premium) features in the months ahead. to be “the Netflix for kids”, including Netflix itself. now... The app stores your photos and videos while iPhone / iPad Hopster is a UK-based rival that is well worth a pulling in your location data to show where they look from parents, offering a catalogue of TV shows were taken, offering a choice of layouts to organise Star Trek Vulcan Harp (£1.49) including Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom, Paddington everything. It’s also capable of serving all this stuff In the earliest days of the App Store, a digital Bear and 64 Zoo Lane. But its appeal is just as much up again when you return to the same place, as an lightsaber app was all the rage. Fast forward five about the educational games that go with them, aide-memoire. iPhone years, and here’s the first Vulcan Harp for iOS. aiming to help children learn as well as watch. It Well, the first official Vulcan Harp, anyway: devel- uses a monthly subscription. iPad Ember - Capture, Organise and Share (Free) oper Shiverware says this is fully licensed from More mobile image organising with Ember, CBS Studios. This virtual version lets you pluck at Heyday (Free) launched by the developer behind slick to-do list 15 strings with a variety of sounds, then share your Apple is throwing its App Store marketing app Clear. It’s a way to organise your images, includ- Spockish compositions on SoundCloud. iPad weight behind Heyday this week: an app promis- ing photos, screenshots and pictures you’ve seen on By Stuart Dredge ing “effortless journaling”. Is to journal a verb? It is the web. Everything can be tagged and synchronised The Guardian COMICS & MORE PLUS | WEDNESDAY 11 DECEMBER 2013 13

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Photographer Mouawwir Poet açir Actor Moumail Journalist ououfee Dancer Raqqi Hoy en la Historia Writer Katib December 11, 1997 Producer Montij The Kyoto Protocol, committing Musician Mooseeqar industrialised countries to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, Dyer abba was finally agreed after marathon ç = ‘a’ in ‘agh’ when surprised talks in Kyoto, Japan 1987: Charlie Chaplin’s cane and bowler were sold for £82,500 at Christie’s auction house in London Baby Blues by Jerry Scott and Rick Kirkman 1989: Hong Kong began forcibly repatriating Vietnamese boat people 1998: The International Olympic Committee announced it was investigating rumours that bribes had been offered by potential host cities 2008: U.S. businessman Bernard Madoff was charged with fraud for running a vast Ponzi scheme Picture: Associated Press © GRAPHIC NEWS ALL IN THE MIND Hagar The Horrible by Chris Browne Can you find the hidden words? They may be horizontal, vertical, diagonal, forwards or backwards.

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ACROSS 39 Skill with a paintbrush, 72 Traditional Valentine’s 36 Utterly hopeless 53 Projector inserts CROSSWORD 1 Use a wire brush on say Day gift 37 Actress Farrow 55 QB Namath or Montana 12345 6789 10111213 6 Event Cinderella 44 Actress Arthur 39 Aid and ___ 56 Make into law attended 45 Country south of DOWN 40 Got a kick out of 57 Deep yellow 14 15 16 10 Turkish military leader Ecuador 1 Planet with rings 41 Friendly send-off 59 Fe, chemically 46 ___ alai 17 18 19 14 Sports venue 2 Shortening brand 42 Colored eye part 62 “That’s all ___ wrote!” 15 Certain woodwind 47 Antlered animal 3 Nullify, as a law 43 Arm or leg 63 Ford or Lincoln 20 21 22 23 16 Serious-looking 48 Archipelago part 4 Young ___ (kids) 49 Legally obligated 64 Taproom order 17 A little lit 50 Trims the lawn 5 Louisiana body of water 24 25 26 27 28 29 51 Edmonton hockey team 66 Sign between Cancer 18 Personal enforcer in 54 Coat and ___ 6 How to “go where no 52 Hot dog, informally and Virgo 30 31 32 “The Godfather” 55 Actress who married man has gone before” BAST I LLE TOOBAD 20 Employ Justin Timberlake in 7 ___ Dhabi 33 34 35 36 37 38 2012 21 Even’s opposite 8 ___ cit. CATSMEOW UNP I LE 58 Descendant 23 Housetops (footnote abbr.) SHOELACE REEKOF 39 40 41 42 43 60 24-hr. source of money 24 Onetime name at New 9 Get the hang of CLOCKS BINET 61 Luau neckwear 44 45 46 York’s Rockefeller 10 Farming-related: Prefix RAK I SH SORE Center 62 Split the taxi fare … 11 Writing on the wall ONPOT MAH J ONGG 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 28 Initials at the start of a and what the words do memo in 18-, 24-, 39- and 12 Tantrum ACHT BARTENDERS 54 55 56 57 30 Home to the N.F.L.’s 55-Across 13 French friend CHO CARPETS EAT Saints, informally 65 Mix 19 Marsh HOTPOCKETS DYNE 58 59 60 61 22 Open wider, as a pupil 31 The Eagles’ 67 Foot-long sandwich ROADK I L L MEADE 62 63 64 65 66 68 Ring up 25 48-Across east of Java “___ Eyes” JETE FESTER 32 No ___, ands or buts 69 Like a coincidence that 26 Talk over 67 68 69 DEANA PL I NTH 33 Meadow makes you go “Hmm …” 27 Ancient native of 70 Adam and Eve’s garden 45-Across MADMAX A I RDR I ED 70 71 72 35 Swindle 38 Aunt, in Acapulco 71 ___ of life (part of 29 “___, old chap!” I MGAME CAMEONTO 70-Across) 34 Paranormal power, for short REESES KRAZYKAT

HYPER SUDOKU How to play Kakuro: The kakuro grid, unlike in sudoku, can be of any size. It has rows and columns, and dark cells like in a crossword. And, just like in a crossword, some of the dark cells will contain numbers. Some cells will contain two numbers. However, in a crossword the numbers reference clues. In a kakuro, the numbers are all you get! They denote the total of the digits in the row or column referenced by the number. Within each collection of cells - called a run - any of the numbers 1 to 9 may be used but, like sudoku, each number may only be used once.

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Cartoon Arts International / The New York Times Syndicate How to EASY SUDOKU play Hyper Easy Sudoku Puzzles Sudoku: Place a digit from 1 to 9 in A Hyper Sudoku each empty cell so every Puzzle is solved row, every column and by filling the every 3x3 box contains all numbers from 1 the digits 1 to 9. to 9 into the blank cells. A Hyper Sudoku has unlike Sudoku 13 regions (four regions overlap with the nine standard regions). In all regions the numbers from 1 to 9 can appear YESTERDAY’S only once. Otherwise, a Hyper Sudoku is solved like a normal Sudoku. ANSWER CINEMA / TV LISTINGS PLUS | WEDNESDAY 11 DECEMBER 2013 15

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Sleeping passenger The company said in a statement: Who’s who “We sincerely apologize for the Events in Qatar locked in plane at inconvenience this caused for the Houston airport passenger.” Wagner told KTRK the airline paid Project Space: Magdi Mostafa: Louisiana man flying to California for a hotel in Houston and gave him a Sound Element Awoke up on a dark, empty plane $250 voucher for his trouble. When: Till Jan 5, 2014 parked at Bush Intercontinental Airport Where: Mathaf: Arab Museum in Houston after sleeping through the of Modern Art call to exit the aircraft, officials said. What air passengers What: Egyptian artist Magdi Mostafa Tom Wagner was supposed to leave hate: Inattentive parents explores the dialogue between sound and the plane in Houston last Friday and space. Mostafa’s work evokes personal board a flight to California. Instead, mericans ranked the “Inattentive and shared memories, recalling different images and emotions to be experimented he found himself locked inside the Parent” as the most annoying A by the visitors. ExpressJet plane, which was operat- type of fellow air traveler, defeat- Free Entry ing as a United Express flight. ing the “Rear Seat Kicker,” “The He called his girlfriend for help, Aromatic Passenger” and “The according to an exclusive interview Boozer,” according to a list by online Relics — Damien Hirst Ibrahim Mohamed Jaidah, Chief he gave to Houston television station travel agent Expedia.com. When: Until Jan 22; Sun-Wed: 10:30am– Executive Officer/Chief Architect, KTRK. “She thought I was crazy. I The list, compiled by consulting 5:30pm. Tuesday Closed Arab Engineering Bureau said ... ‘I’m locked on the plane. I’m firm Northstar, ranked the personal Thur-Sat: 12pm–8pm, Fri: 2pm–8pm Where: Al Riwaq Exhibition Space telling you the truth; you better go annoyances of 1,001 Americans who What: The most comprehensive survey e graduated from the somewhere and get me off this plane’,” had flown on an airplane in the past of Damien Hirst’s work ever shown and his University of Oklahoma Wagner told the broadcaster. five years. first solo exhibition in the Middle East. H(USA) and worked for Ground staff servicing the airplane “Most of us, when we look at the Free Entry Qatar’s Ministry of Municipal a few hours after it landed found and list of offending behaviours, can admit Affairs & Agriculture as Head of the released Wagner, ExpressJet spokes- to having committed one or more of Architectural Section before acquir- woman Samantha Harrison said. the violations,” John Morrey, vice L’âge d’or — exhibition ing Arab Engineering Bureau (AEB) Company policy requires the flight president and general manager of by Adel Abdessemed in 1991. He is a co-founding mem- crew to do a final sweep of the cabin Expedia.com, said in a press release. When: Till January 5 ber of the Qatar Green Building and the company was investigat- Of the respondents, 63 percent said Where: Atrium and ground floor of Council. He is the editor of the book ing how Wagner was left onboard, they “often feel annoyed” by parents Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art History of Qatari Architecture. He has Harrison said. traveling with noisy children, with 59 What: Curated by Pier Luigi Tazzi, the exhibition will showcase recent works, won Islamic Cities and Arab Town “As part of post-flight procedures, percent of those under 35 saying they including drawings, paintings, sculptures Organisation Award and the State of our flight attendants are responsible would pay extra to sit in designated for completing a walk-through on the quiet zones if airlines offered them. and videos, many created by Adel Qatar Encouragement Award. Abdessemed. aircraft,” Harrison said in an email. Agencies Entry: Free, open to all

Jazz in the Park: IN FOCUS by Mishab Ameer Jonathan Batiste When: Dec 11, 7pm - 8pm Where: Museum of Islamic Art Park What: The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) has partnered with Jazz at Lincoln Center Doha for a series of free world-class jazz concerts in MIA Park. Free Entry

Omar Khalifa – “Infinite” When: Until Dec 15; 10am-10pm Where: Katara Cultural Village What: This outdoor installation examines ‘the nature of being’. Using digital multiple exposure techniques, an image is crafted that gives a of other-worldliness and depth of perspective through the human form. Free Entry

The Grandmaster by Wong Kar-wai When: Dec 12 at 7pm; Dec 13 at 4pm, 7pm and 10pm; Dec 14 at 4pm and 7pm; Dec 15 at 7pm; Dec 16 at 7pm; Dec 17 at 7pm and 10pm. Where: Drama Theater, Building 16 What:Five years in the making, “The Grandmaster” marks grand the return of Hong Kong master filmmaker Wong Kar- wai with a visually breathtaking tale of betrayal, honour and love. Entry: Tickets on sale now online and in person at the DFI Ticket Outlets (Box office hours listed on dohafilminstitute.com)

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