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Moong dal halwa, an Proud to have directed auspicious dessert. Petta: Karthik Subbaraj. Page 6 Page 15 2 GULF TIMES Friday, January 11, 2019 COMMUNITY COVER STORY Health at a price! Consumer advocates say that taxpayers pay the real price, as seductive ads persuade doctors and patients alike to PRAYER TIME order pricey tests and brand-name pills, writes Liz Szabo Fajr 5.00am Shorooq (sunrise) 6.21am Zuhr (noon) 11.42am Asr (afternoon) 2.52pm Maghreb (sunset) 5.04pm Isha (night) 6.34pm

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Marketing drives ote Unquo more testing. Qu te “Better a It drives more diamond with a fl aw treatments. It’s than a pebble without.” a big part of why healthcare is — Confucius so expensive, because it’s the fancy, high-tech stuff things that get marketed Community Editor Kamran Rehmat e-mail: [email protected] ‘ — Steven Woloshin, Telephone: 44466405 healthcare specialist Fax: 44350474 ’ Friday, January 11, 2019 GULF TIMES 3 COVER STORY COMMUNITY

In recent months, the FDA has issued warnings to clinics marketing unapproved stem cell therapies. Medical advertising today goes beyond TV and radio commercials. Some online campaigns encourage patients to diagnose themselves

oping to earn its share “Marketing is built into the cost including those that allow people to treat disease. Many patients The website for Restasis, which of the $3.5 trillion of care.” to learn their ancestry or disease have no idea that these stem cell treats dry eyes, prompts patients healthcare market, High costs ultimately aff ect risk — also bombard the public therapies are unapproved, said to take a quiz to learn if they the medical industry everyone, because they prompt with advertising. The number Angie Botto-van Bemden, director need the prescription eye drops, is pouring more insurance plans to raise premiums, of ads for genetic testing grew of osteoarthritis programmes at said Woloshin, who co-wrote a moneyH than ever into advertising said Diana Zuckerman, president from 14,100 in 1997 to 255,300 in the Arthritis Foundation. February study with Schwartz its products — from high-priced of the National Center for Health 2016, at a cost that year of $82.6 Stem cell clinics have boosted on the drug’s marketing strategy. prescriptions to do-it-yourself Research, a nonprofi t that million, according to the study. their marketing from $900,000 The Restasis website also allows genetic tests and unapproved stem provides medical information to AncestryDNA spends more than in 2012 to $11.3 million in 2016, patients to “fi nd an eye doctor near cell treatments. consumers. And taxpayers foot the any other company of its kind, according to the study. you.” Spending on healthcare bill for publicly funded insurance devoting $38 million to marketing In recent months, the FDA Many of the doctors included marketing doubled from 1997 programmes, such as Medicare. in 2016 alone. has issued warnings to clinics in the Restasis directory have to 2016, soaring to at least $30 “These ads can be amazingly Some companies are touting marketing unapproved stem cell taken gifts from its manufacturer, billion a year, according to a study persuasive, and they can exploit stem cell treatments that therapies. Twelve patients have Allergan, Woloshin said. The published in JAMA. desperate patients and family haven’t been approved by federal been hospitalised for serious doctor directory includes seven of “Marketing drives more members,” said Zuckerman, who regulators. The Food and Drug infections after receiving stem cell the top 10 physicians paid by the testing. It drives more was not involved in the new study. Administration has approved injections, according to the Centers company, his study says. treatments. It’s a big part of Drug companies spend the bulk stem cell therapy for only a few for Disease Control and Prevention. In a statement, Allergan why healthcare is so expensive, of their money trying to infl uence specifi c uses — such as bone Medical advertising today goes spokeswoman Amy Rose said because it’s the fancy, high- doctors, showering them with free marrow transplants for people beyond TV and radio commercials. the company uses direct-to- tech stuff things that get food, drinks and speaking fees, as with leukaemia. But hundreds Some online campaigns encourage consumer advertising “to support marketed,” said Steven Woloshin, well as paying for them to travel of clinics claim to use these cells patients to diagnose themselves, responsible disease awareness co-director of the Center for to conferences, according to the taken from umbilical cord blood Woloshin said. eff orts.” The ads “do not displace Medicine and Media at The study. the patient-physician relationship, Dartmouth Institute for Health Yet marketers also increasingly but enhance them, helping Policy and Clinical Practice. His target consumers, said Woloshin, Whenever to create well-informed and study captured only a portion who wrote the study with his wife empowered consumer and patient of the many ways that drug and longtime research partner, pharma or a communities.” companies, hospitals and labs Dartmouth’s Dr Lisa Schwartz, Drug sites don’t just lead promote themselves. who died of cancer in November. hospital spends patients to doctors. They also Advertising doesn’t just The biggest increase in medical money on provide scripts for suggested persuade people to pick one brand marketing over the past 20 years conversations. For example, the over another, said Woloshin. was in “direct-to-consumer” advertising, website for Viagra, which treats Sophisticated campaigns make advertising, including the TV erectile dysfunction, provides people worry about diseases they commercials that exhort viewers we the patients specifi c questions for patients to don’t have and ask for drugs or to “ask your doctor” about a ask. exams they don’t need. particular drug. Spending on such pay for it — The website for Addyi, often Consumer advocates say that ads jumped from $2.1 billion in through higher called the “female Viagra,” goes taxpayers pay the real price, as 1997 to nearly $10 billion in 2016, even further. Patients who answer seductive ads persuade doctors according to the study. prices for drugs a number of medical questions and patients alike to order pricey A spokeswoman for the online are off ered a 10- to tests and brand-name pills. pharmaceutical industry and hospital 15-minute phone consultation “Whenever pharma or a hospital group, PhRMA, said that its ads about the drug for $49. Patients spends money on advertising, we provide “scientifi cally accurate services who don’t immediately book an the patients pay for it — through information to patients.” These ads — Shannon appointment receive an e-mail higher prices for drugs and “increase awareness of the benefi ts reminder a few minutes later. hospital services,” said Shannon and risks of new medicines and Brownlee, “This is more evidence,” Brownlee, senior vice president of encourage appropriate use of Brownlee said, “that drug the Lown Institute, a Brookline, medicines,” said Holly Campbell, advocacy companies are not run by Massachusetts, nonprofi t that of PhRMA. dummies.” advocates for aff ordable care. The makers of genetic tests — specialist — Kaiser Health News 4 GULF TIMES Friday, January 11, 2019 COMMUNITY BODY & MIND

HANDY MARKER: The challenge is finding people on track to develop Alzheimer’s before brain changes and undermine their ability to think clearly. For that, sleep may be a handy marker. Poor sleep may predict Alzheimer’s risk in elderly

oor sleep quality less slow-wave sleep, deep sleep Moreover, the findings, sleep and more tau protein in loss and confusion appear, may signal the risk of needed to consolidate memories published in the journal Science people who were either cognitively amyloid beta protein begins to Alzheimer’s disease in and wake up feeling refreshed, Translational Medicine, showed normal or very mildly impaired, collect into plaques in the brain. older adults, a study have higher levels of tau, a toxic that it was not the total amount meaning that reduced slow-wave Tangles of tau appear later, suggests. brain protein. of sleep that was linked to tau, activity may be a marker for the followed by decline of key brain PPeople with Alzheimer’s tend Tau has also been linked to but the slow-wave sleep, which transition between normal and areas. Only then do people start to wake up tired and their nights brain damage and cognitive reflects quality of sleep. impaired,” Lucey added. showing unmistakable signs of become even less refreshing as decline. “Measuring how people The people with increased tau For the study, the team studied cognitive decline. memory loss and other symptoms sleep may be a non-invasive pathology were actually sleeping 119 people aged 60 or older The challenge is finding people worsen. way to screen for Alzheimer’s more at night and napping more in among which almost 80 per cent on track to develop Alzheimer’s However, the reason was not disease before or just as people the day, but they weren’t getting were cognitively normal and before such brain changes fully understood. The study, led begin to develop problems with as good quality sleep. the remainder were very mildly undermine their ability to think by the Washington University memory and thinking,” said lead “What’s interesting is that impaired. clearly. For that, sleep may be a in St. Louis found that older author Brendan Lucey, Assistant we saw this inverse relationship Up to two decades before handy marker, the researchers adults who sleep poorly or have Professor from the varsity. between decreased slow-wave Alzheimer’s symptoms of memory said. – IANS

How heart attack, Association Journal. “Unemployment and Irregular fasting can help 100 women aged between 35 and 70 who were stroke aff ect income lost earning owing to common health in weight loss, boost health overweight or obese. They followed a typical events have broad societal relevance, Australian diet consisting of 35 per cent fat, 15 People who have experienced a heart with consequences for patients, families Are you obese and worried about your excess per cent protein and 50 per cent carbohydrate attack, stroke or cardiac arrest are and governments, such as bankruptcy, weight? Take heart. New research suggests that over 10 weeks. signifi cantly less likely to be working worsening health and lost productivity,” with irregular fasting and a strictly controlled Participants who fasted intermittently ate or have lower incomes on average than said Allan Garland, Professor at the diet, you can lose more weight and improve breakfast and then refrained from eating for healthy people, fi nds a new study. University of Manitoba in Canada. your health too. 24 hours followed by 24 hours of eating. The Cardiovascular disease and stroke For the study, the team evaluated the The study showed that women who fasted following day they fasted again. are the most common causes of death effect of these conditions on the labour intermittently as well as restricted their “While the study confi rms that intermittent worldwide where one-third of heart market and compared the outcomes of food improved their health more than those fasting is more eff ective than continuous diet attacks, 25 percent of strokes and 40 19,129 participants aged 40 to 61 years who only restricted their diet or only fasted restriction, the underlying signal for limiting percent of cardiac arrests occur in people who were working before their event intermittently. people’s appetite, which could hold the key to of working age, under 65. with controls who had not experienced a Obese women who followed a diet in which triggering eff ective weight loss, requires further The reduced ability to work and earn stroke or cardiac event. they ate 70 percent of their required energy research,” Heilbronn noted. – IANS income in survivors of acute health events The study will help in developing intake and fasted intermittently lost the most could be due to lasting reductions in interventions and policies to support weight. functional status and quality of life. people to return to work, although more “Continuously restricting their diet is the The fi ndings showed that acute research is needed, the team said. – main way that obese women try to tackle their myocardial infarction (MI), cardiac arrest IANS weight,” said lead author Amy Hutchison, from and stroke all resulted in substantial loss the University of Adelaide in Australia. in employment and earnings that persisted “This study is adding to evidence that for at least three years after the events. intermittent fasting, at least in the short The loss in earnings was substantial, term, may provide better outcomes than daily with reductions ranging from eight per continuous diet restriction for health and cent to 31 per cent. potentially for weight loss,” added Leonie In addition, even if people were able to Heilbronn, Associate Professor at the varsity. work, their incomes in the third year after By adhering to a strict pattern of intermittent the event were fi ve to 20 per cent less than fasting and dieting, obese women have achieved before. signifi cant weight loss and improvements in These outcomes have consequences their health such as decreased markers for heart KEY: Intermittent fasting is more eff ective than for patients, families, employers and YOUNG STROKE: 25 percent of strokes disease, said the paper, published in the journal continuous diet restriction, the underlying signal governments, showed the results, and 40 percent of cardiac arrests occur in Obesity. for limiting people’s appetite, which could hold published in the Canadian Medical people of working age, under 65. For the study, the researchers involved nearly the key to triggering eff ective weight loss. Friday, January 11, 2019 GULF TIMES 5 BODY & MIND COMMUNITY Does your dental floss contain toxic chemicals? sing dental fl oss fi ndings, consumers can choose could contribute to fl osses that don’t contain PFAS,” elevated levels of toxic she added. chemicals that can lead Further, the team also tested to health problems, 18 dental fl osses (including three Uespecially in women, including Glide products) for the presence of kidney and testicular cancer, high fl uorine, a marker of PFAS, all of cholesterol, low birth weight, which tested positive for fl uorine. among others, says a study led by The new fi ndings are consistent US-based Silent Spring Institute. with previous reports that Glide In the study, the team measured is manufactured using Tefl on-like the presence of 11 diff erent compounds. PFAS (per-and polyfl uoroalkyl In addition, the study also substances), water- and grease- showed that women who proof substances, in blood samples frequently ate prepared food in of 178 middle-aged women. coated cardboard containers, The fi ndings, appearing in the such as French fries or takeout, Journal of Exposure Science and had elevated blood levels of PFAS Environmental Epidemiology chemicals. (JESEE), showed that women who “Overall, this study strengthens fl ossed tended to have higher levels the evidence that consumer of a type of PFAS called PFHxS products are an important source (perfl uorohexanesulfonic acid) in of PFAS exposure,” Boronow said. their body compared with those “Restricting these chemicals from who did not. products should be a priority to “This is the fi rst study to show reduce levels in people’s bodies.” that using dental fl oss containing Other behaviours that were PFAS is associated with a higher associated with higher PFAS body burden of these toxic levels included having stain- chemicals,” said lead author resistant carpet or furniture and Katie Boronow, a scientist at the living in a city served by a PFAS- institute. contaminated drinking water “The good news is, based on our supply. – IANS LINK: Using dental floss containing PFAS is associated with a higher body burden of these toxic chemicals.

Novel treatment may off er These negative social media promise to TB patients behaviours are linked to depression Researchers have developed a new While scrolling through Facebook or Instagram, treatment that could be used to treat did you ever feel that everyone else is living their life hundreds of thousands of patients with better than you? Such social media behaviours are tuberculosis (TB). linked with major depressive disorder (MDD), said The study showed that the researchers. treatment, which patients will take In a study of over 500 millennials who actively use using an inhaler, works by reducing Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and/or Snapchat, the the bacteria in the lungs causing team from the Texas State University identified five tuberculosis while also helping the key social media factors associated with MD. patient’s immune system to fi ght the Individuals who were more likely to compare disease. themselves to others better off than they were, those “Many cases of TB are now who indicated that they would be more bothered by becoming resistant to existing being tagged in unflattering pictures and those less antibiotics. This new treatment could likely to post pictures of themselves along with other be used alongside antibiotics to treat people were more likely to meet the criteria for MDD. drug-resistant TB and also possibly The study, reported in the Journal of Applied reduce the rate of antibiotic resistance Biobehavioural Research, also found that participants resulting from conventional antibiotic following over 300 Twitter accounts were less likely treatments,” said Sally-Ann Cryan, to have MDD. Participating in negative social media Associate Professor at the Royal behaviours is also associated with a higher likelihood College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). of having MDD. TB is one of the top 10 causes of “While the study highlights social media death worldwide. Ten million people behaviours that are associated with major fell ill with TB and 1.6 million died UNSUITABLE: There is only one vaccine for TB, developed in 1921, which is unreliable depression, it is important to recognise that social from the disease in 2017, according to in preventing the most common form of TB, and is not suitable in all patient groups. media use can offer many positive benefits, including the World Health Organisation (WHO). fostering social support,” said Krista Howard, from For the study, the team used a TB-causing bacteria and associated in preventing the most common form the Texas State University. spray-drying process and packaged all lung damage. of TB, and is not suitable in all patient “The key is for individuals to develop an awareness trans-Retinoic acid (ATRA) solution, “Unfortunately, TB remains groups. of how they currently use social media and to a derivative of vitamin A, within safe- a signifi cant problem for world The vaccine works best against determine what changes could be made in their social for-consumption particles that are health. We urgently need innovative specifi c forms of TB and is usually media use to reduce the behaviours associated with small enough to use in an inhaler. treatments like this one if we are to given to infants in at-risk populations. psychological distress. The fi ndings, published in the achieve the UN 2030 health targets,” There were 558,000 new cases with “Some changes could include reducing the time European Journal of Pharmaceutics and said Joseph Keane, Professor at Trinity resistance to the most eff ective fi rst- spent on social media, unfollowing individuals or Biopharmaceutics, demonstrated that College Dublin. line antibiotic, among which 82 per cent groups that cause distress, or limiting online social these particles effi ciently delivered the There is only one vaccine for TB, were resistant to multiple antibiotics, comparisons,” Howard said. – IANS treatment and signifi cantly reduced developed in 1921, which is unreliable estimated the WHO. – IANS 6 GULF TIMES Friday, January 11, 2019 COMMUNITY CUISINE

child. It was a cold winter night, and a huge queue was lined up in front of the stall for this halwa. And believe me, it was worth the wait. While I was working in Udaipur, Rajasthan, during winters I often visited a shop which specialised in moong dal halwa and relished with friends and family. Tips to make a good moong dal halwa: Soak the dal overnight and then roast it over low heat until it turns golden brown in colour. This step will take around 45 minutes to an hour. This is the most important step in the recipe. It will either make or break the fi nal taste of the halwa. The halwa once prepared can be stored for up to several days in refrigerator and can be reheated again before consumption. It is best to reheat the halwa in microwave, but you can also heat it in sauté pan over low heat. Moong dal halwa

Ingredients Yellow moong dal 1 cup Desi ghee ½ cup Saff ron strands few strands Milk 1 cup Sugar 1 cup Cardamom powder ½ tsp

For Garnish DELICACY: Moong dal halwa is a dessert with its roots in Rajasthan, India. Photo by the author Almond slivers to garnish Pistachio slivers to garnish

Method Wash and soak the split yellow moong dal overnight. Drain the water and grind the moong dal in a mixer to a coarse Moong dal halwa, an texture and keep aside. Dissolve saff ron in 1 tbsp warm milk and keep aside. In a heavy bottom pan heat desi ghee over medium heat. Add the moong dal paste and stir well. auspicious dessert Cook over low heat for 45 minutes while stirring intertime is a taste so much better in winters dessert delicacy made with weddings. Moong dal halwa if not continuously. perfect time to that I could not avoid writing skinless split green gram. It is prepared right can turn out to be a Once the moong dal is cooked enjoy delicacies about them. Moong dal halwa is very rich due to loads of desi ghee disaster. Preparing moong dal does and the raw fl avour is eliminated of all types. First relished throughout Rajasthan and dry fruits that are included to not require much time but it is the add some warm water and milk. the chilled water during the winter months, as make the halwa. This makes it a opposite while preparing its halwa. Cook again over low heat Wbottles go away, then the seasonal it is supposed to keep the body rich halwa, a must for weddings or Moong dal halwa requires a lot for 7-8 minutes, while stirring vegetables arrive and then comes warm and protect us from the festivals or special events. Moong of patience and muscle work and continuously. the full winter season for hot bitter winter cold. It is believed dal halwa is a dessert with its roots lots of ghee and dry fruits. But the Add sugar and mix well and cook desserts. India and its connection that halwa may have been an in Rajasthan. Mostly, it is prepared amount of time and eff ort is worth for 3-5 minutes and remove from with the array of halwa does not import from the Arab and Turkish during winters as a warm dessert. the fi nal product. fl ame. need an introduction, we can region. The Turkish confection of Rajasthan and its ingenious use The tradition of eating dessert Serve warm garnished with make halwa with almost any food ground sesame seeds and honey is of making the most interesting after having a meal holds a special cardamom powder, and garnish item available around us. Whether believed to have travelled towards facets of Indian cooking are well place in Indian cuisine. At the with almond and pistachio slivers. it is the moong dal halwa, gajar the eastern countries in primitive known. Moong dal halwa is also end of a yummy dinner, there is halwa (carrot halwa) or the times and became our very own considered to be one of the most always a sweet treat for the guests. sooji halwa (semolina halwa) or halwa as we see it today. Moong auspicious dessert in the region And what could be better than a z Chef Tarun Kapoor, the rawa kesari (semolina and dal halwa is undoubtedly the king and is prepared widely for special homemade moong dal halwa? My Culinary Mastermind, saffron halwa) or the lauki halwa among all of them. occasional such as Diwali or fi rst experience with this halwa USA. He may be contacted at (bottle gourd halwa), they all Moong dal halwa is an Indian any other religious occasion or was at a wedding in Delhi as a [email protected] Friday, January 11, 2019 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY

DPS-MIS organises 5th Alumni Meet

DPS-Modern Indian School (DPS-MIS) recently organised its 5th Alumni Meet. The event was attended the students of Grade IX-XII. The event also featured various activities, including musical chair, tug of by over 150 alumni students of the school currently studying in reputed universities worldwide. Rohit war and quiz competition. A friendly basketball match between the students of DPS-MIS and DPS-MIS Chari, Head Boy of DPS-MIS, welcomed the gathering. The event featured a cultural performance by alumni was also organised. Samiksha Arora, Head Girl of DPS-MIS, proposed a vote of thanks.

BPS celebrates Vishwa Hindi Diwas

Birla Public School (BPS) recently celebrated Hemant read the message of Narendra Vishwa Hindi Diwas at Basant Kumar Birla Modi, Prime Minister of India, and Auditorium. The event was sponsored highlighted the importance of Hindi by North Indian Association of Qatar. language on the occasion. Sudhir Gupta The event featured various activities and recited a poem and Irshad Hussain competitions for the students of Grade addressed the gathering. Jineshwar, I-XII, including poem recitation, essay a student of Grade-IX, welcomed the writing and public speaking in Hindi. The gathering and Prisha Sahoo, also a student event was inaugurated by Hemant Kumar of Grade-IX, recited a poem on Hindi Dwivedi, First Secretary for Information Diwas. and Education at Embassy of India, in the A P Sharma, Principal of BPS, thanked the presence of Irshad Hussain and Sudhir gathering and recited a poem written by Gupta. Hemant.

Members of Toastmasters Area 7 conduct meeting

The members of the five toastmasters clubs Srivastava, Felipe Catinoy and Surya Narayanan, in Area 7 Division B, including Indian Club under the leadership of KP Murali, gave their Toastmasters, JOENG Toastmasters, PICE feedback. Husam al-Omar conducted a table Qatar Toastmasters, Hamad Toastmasters and topics session. McDermott Doha Toastmasters recently held Sunita Saini, Director of Division B, addressed a meeting. The meeting was led by Alar Mel the gathering. The meeting was attended by Mangai R, Director of Area 7. over 60 members. Abdelmohimen Almslmany The meeting was anchored by Ravishankar, was voted as the best speaker, while Rashed Director of Programme Quality at Assistant al-Nasa’a and Saad Darwazeh were voted as Division B. The meeting featured various the best evaluator and table topics speakers, speeches by the members of the clubs, respectively. Kumaran CS was the Sergeant-at- including Abdelmohimen Almslmany, Mallika Arms at the meeting. The time management Nair, June Sabadisto, Adelle Pereira and Saif al- was conducted by Shielu Manantan. Sunil Nair Shadfan. Rashed al-Nasa’a, Ghiath Khiami, Ankit played the role of grammarian at the meeting. 8 GULF TIMES Friday, January 11, 2019 COMMUNITY INFOGR Friday, January 11, 2019 GULF TIMES 9 RAPHIC COMMUNITY 10 GULF TIMES Friday, January 11, 2019 COMMUNITY BOOK REVIEW A riotous retirement for Serge Storms In No Sunscreen for the Dead, 22nd book in the series, Tim Dorsey’s endearingly criminal character comes to the defence of veterans

INTENSE MYSTERY: Benmont’s work product includes a list of folks with a seemingly innocuous connection – until, that is, they start turning up dead in what appear to be murder-suicides.

from a screaming populace by a ruthlessly tyrannical government. But instead of guns and goons, privacy was conquered by this: “’Terms of Agreement.’ “People just gleefully handed it all over without a fight because they wanted to buy something online.” Benmont’s work product includes a list of folks with a seemingly innocuous connection – until, that is, they start turning up dead in what appear to be murder-suicides. There are too RETIREMENT: Serge is infatuated with the retirement lifestyle of a significant portion of Florida’s residents in his new book. many to be co-incidental; as Benmont tries to alert authorities, erge Storms has decided ranks. The Villages attracts him only remember Doolittle’s Raiders the nostalgic toy called Mold-A- other people close to him start to retire. His legions with its bawdy reputation ‘the and Chosin Reservoir but in many Rama. We also find out just how dying, too. After a gun battle of fans need not fear, highest STD rate in all of Florida’, cases fought in World War II, much havoc can be wreaked by in the Life Armor parking lot, however. In the first but he rejects it as too new, “Give Korea and Vietnam. combining flour and firecrackers. Benmont is on the run. place, how long is his me a retirement home with “I have the uncontrollable urge Meanwhile, other trouble is also Meanwhile, in yet another attentionS span? And retire from jalousie windows and terrazzo to march around the restaurant mentioned in the book. A man plotline, Dorsey relates the teen what, exactly? floors and I’ll die a happy man.” singing the national anthem named Benmont Pinch works near years of Ted Pruitt, who came In Tampa author Tim Dorsey’s Hence his Ford Falcon’s arrival in your honour,” he tells one of Tampa at Life Armor, an internet of age in the 1970s in West Palm popular series of books about at Boca Vista Lago Isle Shores, them, “but as you can see, I’m privacy firm. Beach. Ted’s friendship with a him, Serge pursues his passion for familiarly known as Boca Shores, redirecting all my energy to sitting Benmont is a middle-aged nerd, hippie named Topher Baez helped Florida history, with occasional a picturesque old-school trailer on my hands.” but he’s friends with some of his keep him out of the Vietnam-era side trips to murder someone who park on the east-of-I-75 side of He can’t sit on his hands when millennial colleagues, such as a draft, and led to other interesting has it coming, without any visible Sarasota. he discovers that not all is well “young man with corked ears” changes in his life. means of support, and certainly Serge finds his way there by at Boca Shores. Its trusting called Sonic. “Life Armor was What does that have to do with no regular hours. haunting one of Sarasota’s Amish elderly residents attract the usual a company with an enlightened Serge, or with Boca Shores, or But in No Sunscreen for the restaurants during early-bird predators, and Serge is moved to view, and they had diversified. with Benmont Pinch? Can Dorsey Dead, the 22nd book in the series, dinner hour. He zeroes in on older pursue his ingenious side-line. Besides protecting privacy, they tie all this madness together in and maybe the best title yet, Serge couples and begins interviewing Sold a room-size humidifier (in also invaded it. a wickedly clever yet weirdly is infatuated with the retirement them for his latest oral history Florida!) to a nice old couple, “Sonic worked in the protection inspiring plot? lifestyle of a significant portion project. With Coleman in town, he and then a dehumidifier to go division, and Benmont was on As Serge says near the end, just of Florida’s residents. He’s soon makes himself everybody’s with it, to the tune of more than the invasion team. He’d always before the firefight, “Trust me. determined that he and his pal at Boca Shores, where he’s twenty grand? You might become thought that when individualism What can go wrong?” sidekick, Coleman, will join their thrilled to find people who not a, formerly, human memorial to was stripped, it would be pried – Tampa Bay Times/TNS Friday, January 11, 2019 GULF TIMES 11 LEISURE COMMUNITY

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Super Cryptic Clues Wordwatch

rurban Earliest documented use: 1804. USAGE: (RUHR-buhn) USAGE: “NBA star Blake Griffin is being sued MEANING: “There was nothing I wouldn’t eat. for palimony by his former girlfriend adjective: Having characteristics of Well, apart from tinned spaghetti, Brynn Cameron, who alleges he both rural and urban life. that is, whose loops and squiggles abandoned her and their children to ETYMOLOGY: slopping around in that fluorescent pursue a relationship with Kendall A blend of rural + urban, from Latin orange sauce somehow managed to Jenner.” rus (country) and urbs (city). Earliest turn my stomach when nothing else documented use: 1915. did.” guesstimate USAGE: (GES-ti-mayt for verb; -muht for noun) “Finance Minister Doug Horner ... palimony MEANING: calls himself a rurban MLA because (PAL-uh-moh-nee) verb tr.: To make an estimate based he lives in an urban riding [district] MEANING: on guesswork. but has land in rural area.” noun: Financial support or other noun: An estimate based on compensation given by one member guesswork. squiggle of an unmarried couple to another ETYMOLOGY: (SKUI-guhl) after separation. A blend of guess + estimate. Earliest MEANING: ETYMOLOGY: documented use: 1936. noun: An irregularly curling or A blend of pal and alimony, from USAGE: looping line, string, etc. Latin alimonia (sustenance), from “When the measuring cap that comes verb tr., intr.: alere (to nourish). Ultimately from with the medicine bottle gets gooey 1. To make an irregularly curling or the Indo-European root al- (to grow and gummed up, the temptation is to looping line. or to nourish), which also gave us grab a kitchen spoon to guesstimate 2. To squirm or wriggle. adolescent, adult, old, alumnus, a teaspoon’s worth of liquid medicine. 3. To scribble. altitude, enhance, coalesce, It doesn’t really work.” ETYMOLOGY: prolific, outre, and hauteur. Earliest Perhaps a blend of squirm + wriggle. documented use: 1977. — wordsmith.org Sudoku Yesterday’s Solutions

ACROSS DOWN 3. What the diner dressed in 1. People pass and one is satin is eating the contents bothered (8) of? (7,3) 2. A house man came round 8. Exhausted, having been with a light (6) redecorating (4,2)) 3. It chirps outside, or wraps up 9. There’s nothing wrong with (7) me being in a frenzy (4) 4. Showing the number in a year Sudoku is a puzzle based 10. Drive the train out, definitely running in the race (5) on a 9x9 grid. The (3,7) 5. Mr. I Johnson (4) grid is also divided into 11. Said she’s just like you (3) 6. Be in no hurry to tame the nine (3x3) boxes. You 13. The right back is an Irishman wild kite caught (4,4) are given a selection of (4) 7. Everybody knows it’s not the values and to complete 14. Join one in private (7) Crees that rampaged in it (2,6) the puzzle, you must fill the grid so that 15. At one point, lashed out and 12. The sign of the cross (4) every column, every row and every 3x3 bit (4) 14. In the lead, one gets out of box contains the digits 1 to 9 and none 17. Set off to get some bushes (5) step (4) is repeated. 20. Paid for having left the coop 16. Mum is first to go to hospital in the way (5) (4) 22. Type a third or fourth letter 17. The lady’s solved the clue in it: The Mall Cinema (1): Hidden World (2D) 5pm; for “16” (4) ‘strong labour man’ (8) Black ’47 (2D) 2pm; How Viswasam (Tamil) 7pm; 24. Up in arms! (7) 18 The little beauty outside will To Train Your Dragon: 122 (Arabic) 9:45pm; 25. Avoid the hard natural light make less of it (8) outside (4) 19. Having got up, produced The Hidden World (2D) Surgical Strike (HIndi) The Accidental Prime 27. A vessel, royal, unprotected something to eat (4) 3:45pm; How To Train 11:30pm. Minister (Hindi) 11:30pm. (3) 21. Turn a neat somersault and Your Dragon: The Hidden Landmark Cinema (1): Royal Plaza Cinema 28. Had I not fallen asleep Sue comes in cartwheeling World (2D) 5:45pm; Viswasam (Tamil) 2pm; Palace (1): How To Train outside, perhaps it would be (8) Holmes And Watson (2D) Uri: The Surgical Strike Your Dragon: The Hidden obvious (5,2,3) 23. A flipping bend! (7) 7:45pm; The Accidental World (2D) 2:15pm; How 29. The cockney held one back, 25. Live on a cake (6) (Hindi) 4:45pm; How To being lazy (4) 26. Catch and miss nothing (5) Prime Minister (Hindi) Train Your Dragon: The To Train Your Dragon: 30. Deny having wound the net 28. John is outside (4) 9:30pm; The Mule (2D) Hidden World (2D) 7pm; The Hidden World (3D) round, a time back (6) 11:30pm. The Accidental Prime 4:15pm; The Super (2D) 31. An academic air (6,4) The Mall Cinema (2): Minister (Hindi) 9pm; 6:15pm; Petta (Tamil) Vinaya Vidheya Rama Vinaya Vidheya Rama 8pm; Petta (Tamil) 11pm. Yesterday’s Solutions (Telugu) 2pm; Petta (Telugu) 11pm. Royal Plaza Cinema (Tamil) 5pm; Petta Landmark Cinema (2): Palace (2): Viswasam ACROSS: 1 Spring 5 Pull up 8 DOWN: 1 Sights 2 Ramp 3 (Tamil) 8pm; Petta Petta (Hindi) 2pm; Petta (Tamil) 2:30pm; The Opera 9 Gemini 10 Recent 11 Going off 4 Departure lounge (Tamil) 11pm. Accidental Prime Nears 14 See about 16 Number 5 Parson 6 Lied 7 Potter 12 (Tamil) 5pm; Petta (Tamil) 18 Of the first water 20 Inured Bathers 13 Impairs 15 Elfin 17 The Mall Cinema (3): 8pm; Petta (Tamil) 11pm. Minister (Hindi) 5:15pm; 22 Liberate 25 Slung 27 Tahiti Event 19 Toboggan 20 In step Viswasam (Tamil) 2:15pm; Landmark Cinema (3): The Mule (2D) 7:15pm; 28 Ground 29 Sigma 30 Parrot 21 Desist 23 Evadne 24 Char 26 Zoe (2D) 5pm; Viswasam Vinaya Vidheya Rama Holmes And Watson (2D) 31 Nettle. Just. (Tamil) 6:45pm; The Mule (Telugu) 2:15pm; How To 9:30pm; Vinaya Vidheya (2D) 9:30pm; Uri: The Train Your Dragon: The Rama (Telugu) 11:15pm. 14 GULF TIMES Friday, January 11, 2019 COMMUNITY LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE How to keep up with your New Year resolutions aking resolutions and scheduling z Recharge your spirits and boost yourself with actions for New Year is something some pep talk by listening to self-help podcasts. that everyone aspires for. But, the When routine wears you down, escape it with real challenge is in keeping up the motivational and inspirational sessions on podcast momentum to achieve the goals. platforms. From health to career goals, you will fi nd ChaoticM routines, dwindling will-power or plain a countless number of topics on how you can set laziness tend to succumb to these at some point realistic goals and achieve them. Also, Set practical or the other. However a few steps might help you and achievable goals keeping in mind your budget. to achieve the goals you have set for yourself in 2019. z Ensure the goals are specifi c and measurable Gautam Raj Anand, Founder and CEO, for example, ‘I want to lose 5kgs’ is a better- Hubhopper, and Anupama Dalmia, blogger at defi ned goal which you can work towards than Momspresso, list some ways to keep up with your ‘I want to have a fi gure like some Bollywood New Year resolutions. actress’.

z Trick your brain and start by familiarising z Research well on the place you want to visit your mind with your resolutions by visualising and plan the duration and dates for your travel them. Write down your goals and stick them at in advance. Book the tickets accordingly and the some corner you visit often like your bedroom moment that is done, you will try your best to walls or offi ce cubicle. These work as perfect make that travel happen. reminders which we often require. This will make you feel more inclined towards your goal z Keep yourself motivated to stay on track. without positioning it as a threat to your habits. You know what works best for you. It could be Push yourself for the fi rst few days with your the company of a friend or reading an inspiring willpower. fi tness/travel story. — IANS

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

A friend or family member might act strangely and seem distracted. Too much reading might have you experiencing eyestrain and Doubts about business and financial matters might weigh on your You may wonder if he or she is upset with you. This probably isn’t possibly headaches, Taurus. It might help to have your eyes mind now, Gemini, so much so that they invade your dreams. The the case. This person has issues that need attention. Allow them checked, but it’s probably just too much stress. You might have dreams are only a reflection of your worries – they aren’t prophetic. some space. A partner might have to break a date tonight. Spend some trouble focusing on whatever work you do today, but this is Your situation is probably better than it seems on the surface. Lack the evening alone with a novel and look forward to the next get- only a temporary condition. You should be back to your normal self of information clouds the issue. Check the facts and judge them for together. tomorrow. Stay home tonight, listen to music, and take it easy. yourself before making yourself crazy. CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22

A scheduling conflict may come up today, Cancer. A business Confusing communications could be the pattern for today, Leo. Today you could doubt the amount of money you might get from a engagement could interfere with a social event. You might doubt Some paperwork you need to do for a task might be delayed – hung business transaction. If you can, verify this before starting anything. whether you can attend both, but if you plan carefully, it should be up in the mail or filed in the wrong place. It might take a while to You aren’t being told something. Personal relationships, should be OK. Someone at home might not be communicative, which could locate it, but it should turn up eventually. There might be some stable and rewarding now, although today you may not have much cause a little worry. This person has issues they need to work out for strange messages for you, and you may not be sure whether or not time to spend with those you care about. Hang in there. themselves. Just be there if needed. you should return the calls. LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

Business transactions that could take place in your home or perhaps You might get a lot of mixed messages from friends, relatives, and Today you might not feel secure about your financial situation, involve the home might seem a bit unclear today, Libra. Before colleagues, Scorpio. They may say one thing while you sense that Sagittarius, and get a little nervous. Disconcerting information in agreeing to anything, read the fine print and verify all the facts about they mean something else. Insist on hearing how they really feel. the news about the general state of the world economy might have what you’re signing. Use your intuition. It’s very high at this time. This can prevent a lot of resentment later. New businesses could planted some unsettling seeds in your mind. On the whole, you Family members might be confused about events in their lives, but open in your neighbourhood that you might want to check out. Take should be pretty financially stable now, and this trend is likely to they’ll get over it. a look – especially if it’s a new bookstore. continue. Check out the facts before giving in to panic. CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20

Some unsettling news about your work situation might reach you You’re a logical person, Aquarius. When insights come to you Doubts about a friend’s motives could plague you today, Pisces. today and make you worried, Capricorn. You might question your through ESP, you tend to doubt their validity. Don’t do this. If a This person seems to be acting strangely and isn’t communicating. future in this field and possibly consider a change. Consider it, by all feeling is particularly strong, go with it. Don’t write it off because This probably has little if anything to do with you. This person has means, but this isn’t the day to make a final decision of any kind. Wait it seems illogical. Life isn’t always predictable. If you give yourself issues that he or she is having trouble with. There are others who until you’re in a more secure frame of mind. In the meantime, list permission, you can trust your intuition about nearly anything. are in a better space whose company you will enjoy at this time. Get your diff erent options. This will get you back to reality. together and enjoy the amiable atmosphere. Friday, January 11, 2019 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY Proud to have directed Petta: Karthik Subbaraj

ilmmaker Karthik Subbaraj, who wears his Rajinikanth fandom on his sleeve, says he is proud to have directed Tamil actioner Petta as a die-hard superstar Rajinikanth fanboy.F Having made a mark with fi lms such as Pizza, Jigarthanda and Iraivi, Subbaraj has joined hands with Rajinikanth for the fi rst NEXT PROJECT: Actor Hrithik Roshan will time in Petta, which released yesterday in be seen next on the big screen in Super 30 Tamil, with the Hindi version set to release and in a Siddharth Anand directorial with today. Tiger Shroff . The fi lm has been extensively shot in Uttar Pradesh, in places like Varanasi and Hrithik Roshan turns 45, Lucknow. Sussanne says ‘shine on’ Every promo of Petta so far has clearly indicated that it’s a fi lm made by a true-blue As actor Hrithik Roshan turned 45 on Rajinikanth fan, one who wants to pay rich Thursday, his former wife Sussanne Khan tribute to the superstar of 1990s. called him her “best friend forever” and “I grew up idolising Rajinikanth and I’ve “soulmate”, even as several others from the always wanted to see him in a certain way. fi lm fraternity wished the “great son” and When I knew I was going to write for Rajini “extraordinary father” all the best. sir, I wanted to show him in the most stylish Sussanne took to Instagram, where she way and bring back his mannerisms and shared multiple photographs of herself along machismo,” Subbaraj told IANS. with Hrithik, who she married in 2000. The While there’s no denying Petta will be couple divorced in 2014 and have two sons, Subbaraj’s love letter to his matinee idol, Hridhaan and Hrehaan Roshan.Despite their he points out that it will have a healthy mix split, the two continue to be friends. of his sensibilities and popular Rajinikanth “Happiest happy birthday to my BFF... from tropes. SUPERSTAR: The Hindi version of Rajinikanth’s Petta is set to release today. and through this world and onto other realms. “The fi lm has a mix of both our The force will always be with you. Shine on sensibilities. Rajini sir gave me an for a treat. Subbaraj says audiences will see with a very happy-go-lucky attitude. We unlimited, this man, best BFF... best dad in the opportunity to work with him because a happier, chirpier version of Rajinikanth as took such a character and placed him in a world... Soulmate,” she captioned the image. he liked my work, especially my style of Kaali, in the role of a hostel warden. strong story and I believe, as a combination, Hrithik, whose father and actor-fi lmmaker narration and dialogues. Now, I can’t go out Asked if he tried to consciously break it has worked wonders. Rajini sir thoroughly Rakesh Roshan underwent surgery for throat and make something very diff erent just to Rajinikanth’s recent stint of dark characters, enjoyed doing comedy and romance,” he cancer earlier this year, will be seen next on please him. He wanted me to make Petta Subbaraj said: “As stories, Rajini sir’s recent added. the big screen in Super 30 and in a Siddharth the way I want it and with my sensibilities fi lms such as Kabali and Kaala were dark. Petta stars an ensemble cast of Trisha, Anand directorial with Tiger Shroff . — IANS intact,” he said, adding that the fi lm also has Therefore, his characters were also dark. The Simran Bagga, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Vijay everything a Rajinikanth fan wants to see. story decides the nature of a character.” Sethupathi, Sasikumar, Bobby Simhaa, If the promos are anything to go by, one “When I thought of writing for Rajini sir, Malavika Mohanan and Megha Akash, can be assured that Rajinikanth’s fans are in I told myself it will be a really cool character among others. – IANS

Star Wars Resistance been increasing its presence on Colossus the debut of a familiar First Order villain: announces second season with more and more Stormtroopers General Hux. occupying the station “for security.” General Hux, of course, is the ruthless, The First Order is here, and it means Kaz, who had originally been sent to high-ranking First Order fi gure who fi rst business. the Outer Rim refuelling station by the appeared in 2015’s Star Wars: The Force METHOD ACTOR: Bale is the master of Disney released a new trailer for Star Wars Resistance on an undercover mission to suss Awakens. Hux answered directly to Supreme extreme weight loss and gain on screen. Resistance on Wednesday that teases just out “who’s loyal to the good guys and who Leader Snoke and commanded one of the what Kaz and his friends are in for when the isn’t,” is more than wary of the situation. galaxy’s most formidable super weapons. I like chaos: Christan Bale animated series returns from its midseason But it’s clear he’s more than willing to take “All remaining systems will bow to the hiatus. on these foes in order to save Colossus. First Order!” declares Hux in the trailer. Academy Award-winning actor Christian The trailer shows that the First Order has The teaser’s biggest surprise, however, is “And will remember this as the last day of Bale, who is known for undergoing physical the Republic!” transformations for his performances, says he If those lines sound familiar, that’s likes chaos. He has delivered on demanding because they are the exact words Hux said performances – whether it was his skeletal during an address to First Order troops right frame in The Mechanist or the Herculean before unleashing the power of the Starkiller built in The Dark Knight Rises, the mentally base for the fi rst time in The Force Awakens. exhausting character of a sadistic psychopath The series, which is set some time before and a deranged serial killer in American Psycho the events of The Force Awakens, has already or as Dick Cheney in Vice, where he has featured other major characters from the managed to bulk up and try prosthetics. movies, such as Poe, General Leia and Asked if there is anything else he aspires Captain Phasma. to do, Bale told IANS here during his visit to Disney also announced Wednesday that India: “I have never had a plan or a strategy. I it has renewed Star Wars Resistance for a like chaos. So, I wait to see what happens next.” second season to premiere in the fall. Bale was also a part of fi lmmaker-actor This hopefully means that even if Kaz and Andy Serkis’ Mowgli: Legend Of The Jungle, in his crew encounter Hux and the Starkiller which he essayed Bagheera. base during the remaining Season 1 episodes, He also scored a Best Actor in a Motion at least some of them will survive for the Picture, Musical or Comedy victory for his next season. performance as former US Vice President Dick The fi rst season of Star Wars Resistance Cheney in Vice. – IANS ANIMATION: Star Wars Resistance is an American animated television series inspired by resumes Jan. 13 on the Disney Channel. Japanese anime and produced by Lucasfilm Animation. — Los Angeles Times/ TBS 16 GULF TIMES Friday, January 11, 2019 COMMUNITY Rehabilitating and enhancing wildlife Qatar Natural History Group holds talk on reclamation of Al Karaana Lagoons

are taking in reclaiming the site and By Mudassir Raja improving environment of Qatar. The project is very costly but the government decided to go ahead atar Natural History with it focusing on its environmental Group (QNHG), a group importance. We all are very excited that’s working to raise to learn that the project will also go awareness about the for improving some lagoons and natural beauty of Qatar, preserving wildlife. They will have a Qheld an informative beautiful landscape there in the end.” and enlightening talk on the topic Sheri Kenly is a US citizen and ‘Al Karaana Lagoons: Reclamation, has been associated with QNHG Rehabilitation & Wildlife for eight years. She said: “Such Enhancement’ at Doha English kinds of discussions absolutely Speaking School on Wednesday. The help us understand environment of discussion was attended by members Qatar better. The group has helped of QNHG and other participants. me in learning many things about Thomas Clouet, Technical this Qatar. Diff erent professionals Interface Manager – Project Manager come to the platform and discuss for SUEZ, one of the world’s leading environment and nature in technical environmental services companies, ways. I can apply the knowledge I get explained in a presentation the from here while I am in the desert. I process and benefi ts of the big on- have learnt that I should not drive on going environment project. any greenery in the desert because Thomas has an engineering there can be some kind of birds with background in the fi eld of water their nests inside the area. treatment with 15 years of experience “There are many people who within SUEZ Group working do not leave Doha city. There is a on engineering, procurement, natural habitat in the desert in this construction sewage treatment country. You can go anywhere in this plants, potable water production country safe and sound. That is your plant, and sludge drying systems in opportunity to learn about Qatar so I Egypt, France, India and Qatar. EXPERT: Thomas Clouet talked about the Al Karaana Lagoons rehabilitation project along with ways to enhance will say get out of the city and do not He arrived in Qatar in November wildlife in the area. Photos by Jayan Orma just stay here.” 2017 for the project. Al Karaana Kyounghee Cha Malawi is a US Lagoons have been used for years as to encapsulate signifi cantly the reclamation and rehabilitation tankers. In 2016, the lagoon also national with Korean origin. She an industrial sewage dumping area. contaminated sediments. We will works of Al Karaana Lagoon has started receiving treated sewage said: “I have been associated with Ashghal decided to clean the area to also create three wild life lagoons been completed and the project is water from Al Karaana treatment the group for four years. It is a kind preserve environment. The wildlife to evaporate TSE [Treated Sewage scheduled to be commissioned to station. of best way to learn about the natural developed naturally thanks to the Effl uent] water currently coming be completed in the third quarter of Talking to Community, Thierry beauty of Qatar. I think many people presence of water, in the middle of from nearby treatment plant and will 2020. Lesales, a senior member of QNHG, come to Qatar and see only West Bay the desert. recreate wildlife habitat for birds and Al Karaana Lagoon, located said: “The presentation and or other parts of the city. One of our In addition to the main objective the fi sh.” 60km southwest of Doha, has been subsequent discussion was very members has seen a sand fox in the to clean up the area and bring it back Last month, Ashghal told used since 2006 to receive liquid enlightening. We learnt that how desert and these are the beautiful to its previous undisturbed state, the media that more than 71% of the industrial waste discharged by much interest the Qatar authorities things to see in Qatar.” parties eventually committed to go beyond contract obligation in order to enhance the wildlife zone. Elucidating on the objectives of the project in his presentation, Thomas said that the project aimed at re-instatement of the site with no future development, preservation and enhancement of existing wildlife, and permission for temporary discharge of industrial effl uent. Explaining the scope of the work, he said: “We will create two evaporation ponds to allow the reception of industrial sewage until new treatment plant is available. “We are also to extract, treat and store on site polluted sediments contained in the existing lagoons – prior to the treatment. Water in the lagoons will be evaporated. The GROUP: Audience members listen keenly during a session on ‘Al Karaana Lagoons: Reclamation, Rehabilitation & Wildlife Enhancement’ at Doha English project will also create one landfi ll Speaking School.