Black American Author Dwight Watkins Thinks Children in Impoverished Neighbourhoods Starved for Books by and About People Like Them

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(Reading is) the only way you can grow as a critical thinker. When you learn how to think critically, you learn how to make good decisions. When you learn how to make good decisions, ‘you can do the right things with your life — Dwight Watkins’

author Dwight Watkins, the answer teens in Kerry Graham’s English attempt to rectify what he says is a falling-down rowhouses. By Mary Carole might include an HBO fi lm crew, class at Patterson High School. serious oversight by other authors Watkins said he’s not attempting presentations by a neighbourhood “It’s the only way you can grow who address those topics. to be the voice of his community, nachos czar and an internet radio as a critical thinker. When you Too often, he writes, intellectuals but he feels qualifi ed to be a voice. McCauley personality, a free lunch and boxes learn how to think critically, you take “a drone approach” when He grew up and still lives in East fi lled with 1,000 copies of the learn how to make good decisions. commenting about economically Baltimore. He has written about author’s newly released third book, When you learn how to make good disadvantaged communities. In his the murder of his older brother and ow do you inspire kids We Speak for Ourselves: A Word decisions, you can do the right view, these middle-class pundits — of the period of his life when he ran living in impoverished from Forgotten Black America. things with your life.” some black and some white — hover a successful drug operation. He neighbourhoods “Reading every day is the only We Speak for Ourselves contains from above. Rarely do they visit the has described falling in love with to rise above their way you can guarantee success for 15 essays about the social ills from neighbourhoods whose problems books and using that passion to circumstances? your life,” the 38-year-old author underfunded schools to police they attempt to analyse or speak transform himself into the college HWhen you’re on the road with the recently told a classroom full of corruption. It also is Watkins’ to anyone who actually lives in the professor and best-selling author Monday, May 20, 2019 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY he is today. Essays with titles such as I’m Sick of Woke and Intellectually Curious or Racist? might seem targeted more toward an adult audience than toward middle and high school students. But Watkins thinks kids are starved for books by and about people like them, books that address the conditions under which they struggle. It’s terribly important to him to show young people that there are other options than those leading to prison, a life of poverty or an early death. So he organised his own “book tour” of a dozen city schools aimed at helping students start personal libraries. He brought lunch — supplied by his friend Eric Williams, owner of Nacho Bangers — and he brought along an entourage of East and West Baltimore residents to share their own success stories. Williams, for instance, is 22 years old and bought his business three years ago. Last year, he said, he made a profi t of $500,000. DTLR radio personality and model Tiara LaNiece talked about the importance of fi nding a career you love and sticking to it. She Too often, Dwight Watkins writes, intellectuals take “a drone approach” when joined the internet radio station in 2000 at the age of 15 to earn money commenting about economically disadvantaged communities. In his view, these to purchase the Jordan sneakers she middle-class pundits — some black and some white — hover from above. Rarely do craved. “Later, I developed my own radio they visit the neighbourhoods whose problems they attempt to analyse or speak show and after that I did the Nike to anyone who actually lives in the falling-down rowhouses campaign,” she said. (A photo on Instagram shows her wearing her usual hijab — adorned with the and then was at his desk at the day’s book tour at The National former life. book series, Watkins didn’t profi t Nike swoosh.) “You can start small University of Baltimore by 8am. the Academy Foundation, he bolted for It was diffi cult not to contrast from his contribution. He said that and end up big.” following morning, where he put in Penn Station, where he was taking a Watkins’ immersive donating his publication contract includes And the HBO crew wielding a two hours crafting a new essay. 3:30pm train to Philadelphia where style with that of the author of a provision that 1,000 copies of great, big boom microphone? They Then he was hustling out the he had an evening book event. He another highly-publicised literary We Speak for Ourselves be given to were trailing Watkins for the day in door and on his way to his fi rst wasn’t staying overnight because acquisition by Baltimore’s public local students for free. connection with an upcoming and school. On Friday, he crisscrossed the following day he had a meeting schools. In addition, Watkins made sure mysteriously vague documentary the city with his entourage, in Washington. Unlike Mayor Catherine Pugh, that the schools wanted the books being directed by Sonja Sohn. (She’s squeezing in visits to four schools With memoir The Cook Up, who reportedly made $800,000 before he showed up at classroom the actor/director best known for in four hours. After winding up that Watkins takes us deeper into his from her Healthy Holly children’s doors. In November, he launched portraying Detective Kima Greggs a social media campaign inviting on the Baltimore-based HBO teachers and students to compete drama, The Wire. Neither she nor for copies by submitting poems, anyone else at HBO would reveal essays or posts explaining why their the documentary’s topic.) school should receive the books. But chances are that even After receiving a few hundred without the TV crew, the kids in submissions, Watkins said, a dozen Graham’s class would have been city schools were selected. eager to hear what the author had During a question and answer to say. session at City Springs Elementary/ “D previously gave us 25 copies Middle School, 7th grade student of his memoir, The Cook Up, and Durius Walker raised his hand. within weeks, every single one “What inspires you today?” he had vanished from the classroom,” asked. Graham said. “They disappeared. Watkins thought for a second. They were just gone.” Then he began to speak very fast, A boy in a hoodie admitted: “I as he does when he feels strongly think I might have taken two by about what he’s saying. accident.” “You do,” he said. Graham raised an eyebrow in “You inspire me. I was once mock outrage. “By accident?” she your age and trying to fi gure out said. Then she smiled. the world like you. I needed big “It’s OK,” she said. “If you’re brothers and homies to look out going to steal something, steal for me. Sometimes I had that, and books.” sometimes I didn’t. This mission of getting the right “When I have rough days, I know books into the right hands is so there’s kids running around the important to Watkins that he goes city who are being inspired by the to unusual lengths to accomplish it. work I do so I have to keep going. On a recent Friday, he crisscrossed When you see a young person and the city, squeezing in visits to four you look out for them and they start schools in four hours. to succeed — when they are smart That was all the time he had to and get into great colleges and start spare. The night before, Watkins their own companies — that is the had celebrated the offi cial launch of biggest blessing.” his book at Union Baptist Church PROMOTIONAL TOUR: Dwight Watkins during a promotional event. Instagram photo — The Baltimore Sun/TNS 6 GULF TIMES Monday, May 20, 2019 COMMUNITY

Doha College becomes a COBIS Training School

The Council of British International to make an active contribution to Schools (COBIS) has recently excellence in education here in Qatar. announced Doha College as one of Us being a training school is the first its first-ever cohort of COBIS Training step, but a significant one, in that Schools, launched as part of its direction.” ongoing strategic work to support Trevor Rowell, Chairman of COBIS, schools with the current teacher added, “High-quality international supply challenge, both in the UK schools could play a greater role and overseas. The COBIS Training in training teachers in their locality. Schools initiative is a badging and This can include TAs, support staff , quality assurance scheme to enable alumni, parents, spouses – those schools to demonstrate the breadth already within the wider community and quality of their commitment of international schools – as well as to professional development, with suitable local and international staff , to an emphasis on Initial Teacher reduce demand on domestic supply.” Training (ITT), career progression The first COBIS Training Schools in routes and whole school workforce the world, include Alice Smith School, development. Malaysia; Braeburn School, Kenya; Dr Sommer, Principal of Doha College, British School, The Netherlands; said, “I am exceptionally pleased that British School Muscat, Oman; British Doha College was chosen as one School of Brussels, Belgium, British of the 11 training schools by COBIS. School of Bucharest, Romania; This will give us a chance to train Doha College, Qatar; Nord Anglia our teachers and also teachers from International School Hong Kong, other British schools here in Doha. Hong Kong; St Saviour’s School We firmly believe that only if we Ikoyi, Nigeria; The Edron Academy, are all strong, can the strongest get Mexico; and Wellington College China stronger, which means that we want Institute of Learning, China. Trevor Rowell, COBIS Chairman, left with Dr Steff en Sommer, Principal of Doha College.

SIS pre-primary organises orientation for parents

The Pre-Primary Section of Solomon briefed the parents on their Shantiniketan Indian School (SIS) meaningful participation in their recently organised an orientation child’s learning and development. session for parents to highlight Varalakshmi Ganesan elucidated the the policies and practices of importance of children’s wellness kindergarten with a deep insight into and happiness in their education the pre–primary curriculum. process. Mehjabeen Hasan, Senior Head Speaking on the occasion, Dr Teacher at SIS, welcomed the Subhash B Nair, Principal of SIS, gathering and presented a detailed highlighted the significance of overview on the learning guidelines healthy eating habits, personal and the unique features of SIS hygiene and regulated sleeping time. kindergarten. The real message conveyed was to Latha Shyammohan, faculty member love children unconditionally and at SIS, presented the kindergarten instill the urge for learning without policies and practices. Kavitha compulsion. MES students visit Commercial Bank

As a part of the field trip, 25 students from the Commerce Stream of MES Indian School The students specifically got to know in detail about Commercial Bank’s online banking services/ accompanied by teachers recently visited Commercial Bank, Grand Hamad Street branch. products, lending funds to customers in the form of loans and advances, cash credit, overdraft and Commercial Bank is Qatar’s first private bank and has a solid franchise, with over 44 years of discounting of bills etc. innovation and customer service. It has country wide network includes 29 full–service branches Reham Sabri Thawabi, Head of Retail Branches, delivered the introduction speech and introduced and 174 ATMs. the programme ‘Young Bankers’ Summer Internship’. The students were also enthusiastic about The team comprising 13 girls and 12 boys were keen to know about the various primary functions interacting with the bank off icials throughout the session. The visit to Commercial Bank and the of the branch and other important commercial activities, products and services. interactive session with the bank executives really inspired the visiting students. Monday, May 20, 2019 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY

INLS and NLL organise 92nd Edition of Literary Reading

International Nepali Literature Society- Sagar Bhandari, Arjun Poudel, Ganesh Qatar (INLS) and Nabodit Literature Cheetri, Dhurba Aryal, Ram Acharya, Library (NLL) recently organised its Tirtha Sangam Rai, Mahindra Khadka, 92nd Edition of Literary Reading to Lila Nath Ghimire, Suresh Pariyar, Niren mark the birth anniversary of Bishnu Nepal, Suresh Marumba, Sotantrat Nepal, Kumari Waiba, Nepali writer. The event Shekar Basnet, Rup Rasahili, Chiranjivi was chaired by Prem Prasad Bhatterai, Timilsina, Resham Basnet, Suraj Nepal, President of INLS, along with Tej Katuwal, Narayan Bhandari, Chakra Karki, Binod First Chairman of Non-Resident Nepali Adhikari, Dilip Parajuli, Lek Karki, Tika Association National Co-ordination Khadka, Deep Milan and Prem Prasad Council Qatar. The event was co- Bhatterai recited their poems on the ordinated by Binda lama, Tirtha Sangam occasion. Rai, Chief Adviser at INLS; Deep Milan, Speaking on the occasion, Prem Prasad President of Nabodit Literature Library; Bhattari thanked all the poets and and Ganesh Banjeda, Adviser at Nepali audience for attending the event. Tej Federation Journalist Qatar. Katuwal thanked the organisations, poets The event kicked off by honouring and audience for their contribution to Bishna Kumari and placing a garland on Nepali language. her portrait and lighting candles. Various – Text and photo by Usha Wagle local poets, including Anil Kumar Bista, Gautam

Hyundai to unveil the all new Palisade and Sonata

Hyundai is all set confirm the details of two new products They also off er a wide range of cutting-edge safety available to Middle East and Africa markets, with the technology, with a selection of advanced driver assistance region included in plans for a New-generation Sonata systems packaged as Hyundai SmartSense. sedan and an All-new SUV model, the Palisade, stated a “The Sonata has a long and successful history in our press release. region, and consistently ranks among the most popular The Palisade is an all-new flagship SUV. It will be a mid- models in its segment, so we have high expectations size SUV, but at the more spacious and powerful end of for this latest model,” said Mike Song, Hyundai’s Head its segment – longer, wider and taller than the newest of Operations for the Middle East and Africa. “It off ers Santa Fe which went on sale last year. The Palisade will premium design with sporty, coupe-like styling, combined be available on the 17th of June at Skyline Automotive with exceptional quality and outstanding value in the Showroom – the off icial distribution partner of the market. The Palisade off ers the same high standards, while Hyundai Motor Company in the State of Qatar. The Sonata extending our range into new market segments, off ering on the other hand is the eight generation of Hyundai’s a larger family SUV as a flagship product. This will reach long-running and extremely popular mid-size sedan. out to new customers for our brand, and also serve the The new models feature bold design and benefit from changing needs of loyal Hyundai owners.” the latest technical innovations. Available features include Hyundai previewed the Palisade for the first time at the convenience technology, such as wireless smartphone Los Angeles Auto Show last November, while the Sonata charging and advanced levels of connectivity, large touch- was presented publicly in March. An off icial hands-on screen displays, and head-up display to show essential launch of the Middle East and Africa versions will take information on the windscreen – immediately in the place in South Korea, ahead of deliveries to the region driver’s view without glancing away from the road. during the summer. Alluring new Ramadan tent at The Westin Doha

This year, The Westin Doha Hotel and Spa has introduced a magnificent tent inspired by the The Westin Ramadan Tent, having the capacity to accommodate up to 1,000 guests, is located in the traditional Ramadan themes from countries around the world with an Arabesque twist, in spacious 2,100 square metre Grand Ballroom of the hotel consisting of private majlis, at the ground partnership with Qatar Airways and Mannai Corporation, stated a press release. floor. Iftar starts from sunset until 8:30pm and Suhour is served from 9:30pm until 1:30am. The price A wide array of appetisers, soups and main courses of international and authentic Qatari dishes for Iftar and Suhour buff et at the tent is QR220 per person. Seasonal tastes will also open for Iftar and along with a variety of desserts are served during Iftar and Suhour throughout 12 diff erent live Suhour at QR169 per person and complimentary for kids under 6 years old and 50% savings for kids stations. aged between 6 to 12 years old. Also, Sabai Thai will be operational from sunset until midnight. “It is a great honour for us to off er our guests a unique Ramadan experience through a culinary Heavenly Spa by Westin is also off ering a summer package with a special one-month membership journey for the fourth consecutive year. Variety of authentic and innovative international dishes inclusive of full access to the gym and pool facilities along with one service of the guest’s choice such have been carefully cooked by our award-winning chefs,” said Ammar Samad, Hotel Manager at The as manicure or pedicure or 2 classes from the Westin Workout for QR1,000. The Spa will open from Westin Doha Hotel &Spa. 7am until midnight. 8 GULF TIMES Monday, May 20, 2019 COMMUNITY Monochromatic approach Qatari artist Yasser al-Mulla exhibits his drawings that tell stories between lines, writes Mudassir Raja

torytelling traditions vary the people to stand up and ﬁ ght back all over the world, yet have in life. Life is very beautiful. We just many things in common. need to appreciate it and the people Storytelling has been around us. Life is combination of an ancient and intimate love, sorrow and sickness. Human is Stradition between the storyteller very complicated.” and their audience. The storyteller Sharing how he started drawing, reveals, and thus shares, him/her Yasser said, “I did not study art. Only self through his/her telling and the three years ago, I started painting and audience reveal and share themselves drawing. I have taken part in many through their reception of the story. group exhibitions in Doha. Last year, People have been using diff erent I took part in an exhibition in Russia. means to tell their stories. “It is very weird that how I got Yasser al-Mulla is a young Qatari attracted towards the art. I had a artist who used lines in his drawings dream of tsunami one night. I woke to tell stories, has been showcasing up in panic. I just got a pen and as many as 22 of his drawings at started drawing lines. Since that ART29, a gallery in W Doha Hotel & night, I have been drawing. I did not Residences. The hotel is known for know what kind of art it was actually. hosting exhibitions for young and But, it makes me very relaxed when buddying artists. I do it.” The moving art exhibition ‘Lines For Yasser a line is an unlimited telling a story’ was inaugurated on thing. “If you will start drawing a Saturday night in the presence of line tonight and keep drawing it artists, art lovers and media. The for 100 years, it will never end. In month-long exhibition will continue life there are lots of things to say. till June 18 from 10am to 10pm every So, the line is an endless way of day. explaining yourself. For example, The drawings on the display in one of my drawings, I am talking attempt to ‘raise questions’ in his about someone who is suff ering art and depict his thoughts using from anxiety. One day he thinks to discursive, achromatic lines. The go home and take away all his bad exhibition takes art lovers and thoughts and anxiety. He drops the enthusiasts through a moving bad thinking and bad ideas. journey through al-Mulla’s eyes. “The diff erent levels of thickness Known for his black and white of lines for me represent diff erent line technique, al-Mulla – who has colours. In only black using diff erent THE CREATIVE MIND: Yasser al-Mullah, artist, speaking on the occasion. a colour-mixed optic condition fonts, I try to say diff erent things. It Photos by Nasser T K – believes the line technique is is may be the ﬁ rst exhibition in black limitless and that he can attract and white in Doha telling stories. people to the ideas inside his brain Diff erent circles in diff erent paints through endless lines. He attempts to represent various thoughts.” present his own through ambiguous He thinks that Doha has become thin and thick black lines against a very attractive for artists around the vacant white space. Each drawing world. The artist is excited to see a illustrates a story and when put all number of exhibitions in diff erent together, the collection inevitably galleries. depicts his life journey that come Fahad al-Obaidly, a Qatar fashion together through meandering lines designer, is proud of Yasser. “I am and geometric shapes. really fascinated by his approach. An engineer by trade, al-Mulla He has an ability of telling a story in INAUGURATION: The artist speaking a studied at Qatar University and an abstract way. It is very unique in Law at Cairo University, but did not Qatar. Realist artists tell their stories begin drawing until 2015. He found in their own way. To be honest, I his true passion and motivation by think he is approaching a special telling his story through drawings. niche for him.” Al-Mulla does not have an exact plan Wassim Daaje, General Manager of in mind before he draws, but rather W Doha, said, “ART29 has become a preliminary abstraction of what to Doha’s premier spot to showcase include. the growing base of talented artists Talking to Community, Yasser said, the country has to off er. Yasser’s “As an artist, I want to express my art gallery is not to be missed, his feelings. I want to show people that drawings are an accumulation of the art can have diff erent feelings. knowledge, experiences and culture Art can have diff erent subjects. The and will truly inspire the next subjects in the exhibition are stories generation of passionate artists to go from daily life. Art can be simple and after their dreams and turn a white beautiful at the same time. canvas into their personal journey. “I have 22 art pieces here. Each “Art 29 is an exciting platform piece is comprised of two papers. that presents the works of upcoming One paper carries the drawing and local, regional and international the other carries the story. The artists. It provides them with a stories have some wisdom to share space to showcase their work and with the visitors. I am trying to tell aspirations to the community. Monday, May 20, 2019 GULF TIMES 9 COMMUNITY h to the art of story telling

at the inauguration ceremony. 10 GULF TIMES Monday, May 20, 2019 COMMUNITY PHOTO ESSAY

Qatar’s glorious hour

The atmosphere was that was held last Thursday Hadid, who was inspired by you enter the stadium, the behind them sending out cool electric as Qatar inaugurated with not only locals and expats the history of Al Wakrah port seats are painted in a way that air and thereby keeping the its second FIFA World Cup picking up tickets but Arab the beautiful Qatari dhows portrays the waves of the sea — stadium cool. A British fan Qatar 2022 stadium in style expats from across the Gulf that dock at its shore. The a beautiful tribute to the once said he wished he had brought and aptly so by playing host and beyond, who ﬂ ew in to design resembles a dhow bustling pearl diving town of his pullover as it got a bit to the prestigious Amir Cup watch the spectacle. turned turtle, where you can Al Wakrah. chilly. (Part 2 will appear in 2019. The stadium was designed see the beautiful contours The air cooling technology tomorrow’s edition) Tickets were already sold by the award winning late that resemble the wooden of the stadiums is world class, — Text and photos by out days before the main event British Iraqi architect Zaha partners of the boat. When as all seats have an air duct Bosco Menezes Monday, May 20, 2019 GULF TIMES 11 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY Game of Thrones: 7 hopes for Sunday’s season finale

By Chris Barton

poiler alert: This column contains details about the fi fth episode of the fi nal season of Game of Thrones. SIn case you haven’t heard the faint screams emanating from your Twitter feed, the ending for Game of Thrones has not been going well. While nobody has suff ered quite so much as those trapped in King’s Landing as a furious Dragon Queen rained death from above last week, the series has seen a noticeable dip in its approval ratings, dropping out of its long-held perch in the 90% range and into the low 70s. Some have viewed the surprise twists as all part of the game in watching a show end that was never in our control; others have lamented seemingly sudden character shifts and storylines that either led to dead ends or were left unexplored entirely. And with less than 80 minutes left in a series that at times seemed KILLER: Maisie Williams in last week’s episode of Game of Thrones. to occupy half the Internet’s bandwidth with speculation and person reckon with the aftermath game’s fi nal round than that. Let confrontation about its many turns, of her siege would be interesting. Aegon be Jon: Jon Snow – err, the chances of landing on an ending Seeing a cartoonishly evil Mad Aegon Targaryen – has long said he that would please everybody are Queen further unleashed would be doesn’t want to be king. Let’s take extraordinarily slim. far less so. him at his word. In the wake of the For all its rushed pacing and Give Bran something to do. destruction of King’s Landing, the unearned character turns, this is Please: Poor Brandon Stark. whispers around his claim to the the series the creators of Game of Him being pushed out a window throne should gain traction even Thrones made, and is the only one helped start this mess, and for all without help from the late Varys. we’re going to get – at least until his sanguine responses to Jaime And as inevitable as that seems, George R.R. Martin fi nishes those Lannister a few weeks back, his Jon coming around to the idea next novels, which are enjoying an subsequent journey led to the would feel like another unlikely unbeatable marketing campaign, deaths of the original Three- leap. He’ll surely have to reckon both for their implied promise of Eyed Raven (give it up for Max with Daenerys, but hopefully that’s “the ending you couldn’t see” and Von Sydow), the kid from “Love, the extent of his royal ambitions. the bonus of a focus-grouped, fi rst- Actually” and, bless his heart, Unless his Targaryen genes turn draft ending. (The less said about Hodor. All that drama has added up him nuts as well, which is a that absurd, fan-driven signature to less than the sum of his parts. perversely intriguing thought. campaign for HBO to remake the Bran became a time-traveling Tyrion is still smart, right? series with new writers the better.) mystic to discover Jon Snow’s He’d better already be gone: A Still, with that one episode left to real parents, and as intriguing favourite among fans, his author go, we can dream. Below are seven as that was, it could’ve also and Emmy voters, Tyrion Lannister last, perhaps futile hopes for the been accomplished by following was among the smartest people series fi nale. Sam Tarly to the library. Was his in Westeros. But for the past two Let’s see Dany the human at transformation only in the service seasons, he’s been a born-again least one more time: There are a of fi nding that information? fool. His brotherly love was beyond compelling few seasons of Game Sansa isn’t fi nished: The show question in freeing Jaime last of Thrones storytelling that might has been building up Sansa as a week, but his continued belief in have tracked the steady descent of a possible contender to the Iron his sister’s capacity for surrender just and hopeful leader into a tyrant Throne, with her Littlefi nger-esque was among the toughest to swallow QUEEN: Emilia Clarke in Game of Thrones. who breaks bad and unwittingly management of the message of given Cersei again placed a price emulates her father “The Mad Jon’s parentage. And while she sat on both of their heads (and Jaime a good start. development, but letting her talents King.” That isn’t the show we got. out the fi ght for King’s Landing, is a forgive-and-forget type too, Did you know Arya can switch again be tapped for the greater good Last Sunday was either Daenerys odds are she won’t be far away from evidently). faces? Does she?: This isn’t a plea would at least put that white horse choosing to be the dragon Olenna the action this week. Daenerys, Tyrion should be accustomed to for Arya to again save the world by at the end of last week’s episode to Tyrell encouraged her to become now in tyrant mode, is likely to Cersei trying to kill him, but after killing a tyrannical ruler – twice good use. or, as the showrunners have look for vengeance against Sansa again defying his supposed queen, in a few weeks would feel a little Send in the wolves: Come on. Let argued, her anger at the sight of for spreading the story around Tyrion’s presence in Daenerys’ rich. But like her brother, Arya Jon have a proper goodbye to Ghost the Red Keep so violently taken about Jon – which will surely split court expecting anything but has acquired strange powers, and maybe even let Arya’s Nymeria from her family years before. Yet Jon’s loyalties and perhaps grant violent, dragon-borne retribution which hasn’t really come up in get a curtain call. Or just give them after levelling the surrounding Sansa rule of the kingdom after would be his most foolish choice the past few episodes despite all both a spinoff that follows their city, there must be something left Jon rises to defend his “sister.” yet. Especially knowing Bronn can’t the desperate situations. Arya’s side of the past few seasons and of the queen whose heart earned That feels like a potentially tidy be far behind with his crossbow. escape from the assassin’s life beyond. Whatever else happens, the loyalty of Jon Snow, Ser Jorah fi nish, but let’s hope the show Tyrion being on his way toward and her fascination with the God we’ve earned that, haven’t we? – and Tyrion Lannister. Seeing that grants Sansa more agency in the where ever Arya is headed might be of Death feels like a well-earned Los Angeles Times/TNS 12 GULF TIMES Monday, May 20, 2019 COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES

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Sudoku is a puzzle based on a 9x9 grid. The grid is also divided into nine (3x3) boxes. You are given a selection of values and to complete the puzzle, you must fill the grid so that every column, every anone is repeated. Monday, May 20, 2019 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

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Wordsearch Codeword Yesterday’s Solution 14 GULF TIMES Monday, May 20, 2019 COMMUNITY LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE Young kids who watch more TV are likely to get less sleep

re-schoolers who Amherst in the US. A very diverse watch less than one group of 470 pre-schoolers hour of TV per day participated in the study, wearing get 22 more minutes actigraphs for up to 16 days. of sleep at night – or Their parents and caregivers nearlyP 2.5 hours per week – than answered questionnaires about those who watch more than an demographics and the children’s hour of TV daily, new research has health and behaviour, including found. detailed questions on TV use. The study, published in Sleep The findings showed that pre- Health, Journal of the National schoolers who watch TV sleep Sleep Foundation, suggests that significantly less than those who TV use by young children affects do not. the quality and duration of sleep, On an average, young children measured by an actigraphic device without TVs in their bedrooms kids wore like a watch on their slept 30 minutes more at night wrist. than those with a TV in their Moreover, while daytime bedroom, the study said. napping was found to increase The findings of the researchers among the kids who watched come on the heels of new the most TV, it did not fully guidelines from the World Health compensate for the lost sleep at Organisation (WHO), which say night. children between age 2 and 4 years “The good news is, this is should have no more than one addressable. Parents assumed hour of “sedentary screen time” that TV was helping their kids Those kids weren’t getting good them fall asleep better. It’s good Spencer, Associate Professor at daily – and less or no screen time wind down. But it didn’t work. sleep, and it wasn’t helping to have this data,” said Rebecca the University of Massachusetts, is even better. – IANS

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

You and a current partner may be in a strange space today, Aries. Your intuition is operating at a high level, Taurus, but you may not Creative energy may be high today, Gemini, but you may be unable Intellectual awareness battles emotional doubts. Communication be able to make sense of the psychic impressions you’re receiving. to use it the way you’d like. Perhaps you don’t have a project to work could be vague and easily misinterpreted, so choose your words The emotions, images, and symbols you pick up from others and the on or you have writer’s block. Ideas may come, but you don’t know carefully, even though it may be diff icult to find the right ones. Your astral plane could be vague and easily misinterpreted. They could be what to do with them. The best course may be to write them down. relationship should survive the day, but your understanding of each important, though. Write them down and look at them in a day or so. The very process of writing could open doors for you. At least you other could suff er if you aren’t careful. You should be able to make sense of them then. will have your thoughts for another day. CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22

A family member may withdraw from you, Cancer. This person You could get some strange phone calls today, Leo. There could be Money matters may seem up in the air today, Virgo. Your usual appears to be going through a private emotional crisis and isn’t apt a few hang-ups, wrong numbers, or friends who forget why they practicality may desert you. This could make you stressed and angry to confide in you now. Your inclination could be to push it, but this called! Communication isn’t likely to run smoothly, so you may have because you’re perfectly capable of dealing with your finances. could be a mistake. Give him or her the chance to share with you to make an eff ort to choose the right words, go into as much detail Don’t worry. The vagueness should pass by tomorrow. In the when the time is right. Sometimes we need to work things out for as possible, and ask if you’re being understood. Otherwise, things meantime, get some help, or if your concerns aren’t too urgent, wait ourselves. Be patient. could get more complicated. a day or two. Give yourself a break. LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

You might be in the midst of an exciting creative project with a If you’ve been planning to spend a day meditating, Scorpio, this is Communication with friends may be limited by emotional factors partner, Libra, and anxious to move forward so that you can present the day to do it. You’re in an elevated frame of mind, not in a space today, Sagittarius. You may have a tendency to overreact to casual it to the public. But you might feel distracted and unable to focus on to focus on mundane matters. Artistic inspiration could come to you comments that are probably innocent but that you misinterpret as your work. Don’t get too upset. These things happen. Be patient and now. Any kind of exercise should get the endorphins flowing. But off ensive. Quarrels over nothing could result, which could raise your wait until tomorrow if you have to. You will be back in the groove by don’t expect to get any practical work done. You’re definitely out of blood pressure and stress level for no good reason. If ever there was then. this world. a day to think before speaking, this is it. CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20

A phone call could inform you of diff iculties at home that require A rather spacey friend or acquaintance from far away could call Financial paperwork might have you baff led today, Pisces. You might that you deal with them right away, Capricorn. This is nothing to be today, Aquarius, perhaps to propose a visit. This might not be not be in the right frame of mind to do it now, so if it isn’t urgent, wait alarmed about, just one of those irritating little hassles that requires convenient now, and could put you in a quandary as to whether a day or two. If you need to take care of it immediately, don’t be too attention when you’d rather turn in another direction. It could be as or not to agree to it. Your decision eventually comes down to how shy about consulting someone else. You will be glad you did, and innocuous as a broken appliance. Take care of it eff iciently so you much you care for this person and how badly you want to see him or you won’t have to wonder whether or not you did it right. can get back to your activities. Stay calm! her. Think carefully before saying yes or no. Monday, May 20, 2019 GULF TIMES 15 SPIRIT OF RAMADAN COMMUNITY

Then eat of what Allah has provided for you [which is] lawful and good. And be grateful for the favour of Allah , if it is [indeed] Him that you worship. Quran 16:114

How to make the best use of all months

A great and blessed month of blessing, in which Allah that you want to achieve during this during this blessed month. You the highest rank, as we have three month…” This is how the covers you with blessings, for He great season. However, you should should also be keen on memorising ranks of fast: Prophet, sallallaahu àlayhi sends down mercy, forgives sins and know that a strong resolve comes part of the Quran every day and you 1- The fast of the general wa sallam (may Allah exalt answers supplications. In it, Allah to people of determination, and can compete with your friends and Muslim populace: It means his mention), described the looks at your competition (in good noble deeds come in proportion relatives in this regard to encourage restraining oneself from eating best“ of all months! deeds), and boasts about you to His to your share of determination each other. and drinking during the day and Little wonder, for Ramadan is a angels. So show Allah goodness from and magnanimity. Nevertheless, A programme for supplication: avoiding sexual relations with great season for making profi ts. yourselves, for the unfortunate one always remember to make your Write down your supplications one›s spouse. Whoever wastes it has lost a is he who is deprived in (this month) ultimate aim to achieve piety as and determine your requests. 2- The fast of the few select great deal, whoever refrains from of the Mercy of Allah, The Almighty, Allah The Almighty Says (what Then, repeat these supplications Muslims: Beside avoiding eating competing in it is feeble, and The Exalted.”[At-Tabaraani and means): {O you who have believed, as much as you could during this and drinking, there is avoidance whoever is deprived of its blessings its narrators are reliable (on the decreed upon you is fasting as it great season. You should remember of sins of the hands, feet, sight, is miserable. authority of ‘Ubaadah ibn As- was decreed upon those before you to ask your Lord the sublime and tongue, and other parts of the body. Its great blessings must be Saamit, may Allah be pleased with that you may become righteous.} most precious things as He is The 3- The fast of the highest sought and received with all the him)] [Quran 2:183] Benevolent and The Gracious. class: This is the fast of the necessary preparations and strong Therefore, we have to prepare a Then, you can divide your sub- A programme for acquiring prominent ones who avoid the determination. detailed plan to make use of this great objectives as follows: knowledge world completely and immerse Our beloved Prophet, sallallaahu opportunity. Here are some relevant 1- Personal objectives A programme for visits themselves in the love of Allah The àlayhi wa sallam ( may Allah exalt tips that would help us achieve this 2- Family objectives A programme for charity Almighty Alone. his mention ), used to long for this purpose: 3- Objectives related to your month, wait for it and supplicate relatives Third: Try to learn the juristic Fourth: Encourage your family to Allah The Almighty to lengthen his First: Defi ne your objectives in 4- Objectives related to your rulings of fasting as well as its make use of this month. life so that he witnesses it. this honourable month neighbours manners. This requires you to Hold a family meeting and He also used to give the glad Turn to your Lord with a 5- Objectives related to your sit with your family to study the discuss the topic “Let us make use tidings of its advent to his honorable sincere intention and strong colleagues rulings and manners of the fast of Ramadan.” Sit with them and Companions and encourage them determination. Open a new page 6- Objectives related to the at the beginning of the month of consult them about the program to compete in doing good deeds with Him through repenting of Muslim nation Ramadan or before it if possible, that you should adopt to make use during it, so as to be among those all sins and acts of disobedience. because this will prepare you not to of this blessed month. Encourage whom Allah The Almighty boasts Renew one’s intention to observe Second: Plan for the following: fast ignorantly. This will also ensure them and they will come up with about to His angels. The Prophet fasting during the month of A Qur’anic programme to make that you will avoid making mistakes great ideas by the permission of Allah sallallaahu àlayhi wa sallam (may Ramadan with faith while seeking use of the massive rewards for besides enabling you to turn to The Almighty. Be keen on making a Allah exalt his mention ) said: its reward from Allah The Almighty. good deeds. Be keen on reciting scholars for Fatwas in special cases. written plan with realistic objectives “Ramadan has come to you. It is a Start by determining the objectives the whole Qur’an more than once Be keen on making your fast of and measurable results. 16 GULF TIMES Monday, May 20, 2019 COMMUNITY SPIRIT OF RAMADAN Here’s how you can increase work productivity in Ramadan

food all of a sudden will not By Mudassir Raja result in any spiritual or health benefits. One should try to take amadan is a month food in intervals after Iftar. of both test and This will make people feel more blessings. Muslims energetic to practice nightly try to make the best rituals and enjoy a sound sleep. of Ramadan as they Additionally, people fasting indulgeR in prayers and charity should avoid watching TV during more than they usually do the Ramadan so they can have a good rest of the year. sleep. With the blessings of the If one does not sleep well, holy month, there are also some it impacts the energy and challenges for many Muslims. concentration levels the next One such challenge is for men day as well. Sleeping boosts the and women to increase their ability to deliver results without work productivity while fasting, stress. which is when energy levels Ramadan is the holiest month remain low for most of the day. for the Muslims where they can Muslim employees often find it recharge spiritually for the rest diffucult to engage in multiple of the year. work related duties because they They should also use it as feel tired and sleepy. a chance to recharge their Research and tips from productivity rates through a set health and lifestyle experts of good habits that we follow shows that if certain practices from Ramadan onward. are adapted during Ramadan, work productivity can surely be increased. Experts suggest that a fasting individual needs to start his or Food Tips: What to eat? her work as early as possible after Suhoor. They should try and take advantage of high energy levels By Azmat Haroon (mozzarella) and green serve our favourite kinds • Pizza Hut in the early morning. If possible, (basil). Queen Margherita of pizza: they should begin working soon When it comes to fast approved of this pizza and • Vapiano after morning prayers. They say food, pizza is by far the it soon became known as Top places for pizza that early morning has gold in its • 800 Degrees mouth. most popular and sought pizza Margherita. Individuals fasting need to aer food world over. • Yellow Cab Pizza Neapolitan Pizzeria start their daily work with the Our ancestors have been But it was the advent of Co. tasks that need most of the • Cucina ١٩th concentration. eang pizza, in one form pizza chains in the They should prioritise or another, for centuries. century that made pizza accordingly. Since one is more As far back as anquity, world’s best fast food. energetic and can concentrate Among the pioneers was better during early morning pieces of flatbread, topped hours of Ramadan, one must with savouries, have been the American restaurant prioritise tasks that require more served as a simple meal for chain and internaonal concentration and focus on them those who could not afford franchise Pizza Hut that so as to complete them first. ,١٩٥٨ Further, those fasting need to plates, or who were on the first opened doors in avoid interruptions during work. go. But it was in Naples, followed by Domino’s in Since there are no interruptions a city in southern Italy, , and Papa John’s in ١٩٦٠ like tea or coffee break during They all had one goal .١٩٨٩ Ramadan, one should try and be where bakers prepared able to avoid other interruptions the first dish to be known in mind that was to sell and work for uninterrupted as a “pizza” in the s. pizzas to masses. ١٦٠٠ periods of time to finish the given tasks sooner. According to popular during a Pizza essenally consists ,١٨٨٩ One can try and develop tradion, in new habits for work in the holy visit to Naples of Queen of three things: dough, month. Since fasting lets you sauce, and toppings. Yet exercise your willpower, it is a Margherita of Savoy, chef good time to get rid of bad habits Raffaele Esposito of Da this simple dish has spawn and acquire good ones. Experts Pietro Pizzeria (now known hundreds of variaons and billion ٣٠$ suggest that one needs 21 days to resulted in a form a habit. as Pizzeria Brandi) and Ramadan can be a very good his wife created a pizza worldwide industry. It is no start with a 30-day trial period resembling the colours surprise then we in Qatar of a new habit. love pizza too and here If the individuals fasting can of the Italian flag, red control their meals, they will be (tomato), white are some restaurants that more energetic. Fasting for long hours and then having too much