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COVER STORY Commitment UNPARALLELED: Butterfly expert Art Shapiro, distinguished professor of evolution and ecology at UC Davis, wanders Gates Canyon looking for butterflies near a blooming manzanita in Vacaville, California. This scientist has been counting butterflies for 47 years and has no plans to stop. P4-5

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Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Tuesday, November 19, 2019 COMMUNITY COVER STORY The butterfly man Art Shapiro, 73, is a professor of evolution and ecology at the University of California, Davis and a collector of many things: quotes, books, names and stories. Particular interests include Argentine politics, hermetic texts and meteorology. His specialty, however, is butterflies, writes Deborah Netburn

rt Shapiro stands on the edge of a Chevron gas station in the north-central Sierra, sipping a large Pepsi Aand scanning the landscape for butterfl ies. So far he’s spotted six species — a loping Western tiger swallowtail, two fl uttering California tortoiseshells, a copper-coloured Common checkered-skipper, a powdery Echo blue, a rusty-looking Nelson’s hairstreak and a brown Propertius duskywing. And that was while waiting for his ride to fi nish up in the restroom. Shapiro jots the names of each species on a white note card, then tucks it into his T-shirt pocket stuff ed with three pens, one Sharpie, a glasses case and newspaper clippings. It’s not a bad showing for a gas station at 7,000 feet, he says, climbing back into the car. Last year was abysmal for butterfl ies in California. For the fi rst time in his life, he didn’t see one single monarch caterpillar all summer long. This casual count at the rest stop indicates that 2019 will be better. But Shapiro isn’t celebrating yet. “Short-term fl uctuations may or may not contain messages about longer-term trends,” he says. And the long-term trends are clear: In California, the butterfl ies are disappearing. Shapiro, 73, is a professor of evolution and ecology at the University of California, Davis and SPOTLIGHT: Art Shapiro spends about 260 days a year in the field — and he looks like it. a collector of many things: quotes, books, names and stories. Particular interests include Argentine politics, hermetic texts and meteorology. His speciality, however, is butterfl ies. For nearly half a century he has meticulously tracked butterfl y populations at 10 sites in north- It’s completely central California, visiting each location every two weeks as long as incomprehensible, the whole the weather permits. thing. Nobody visits 10 sites In that time he has single- handedly created the longest- every two weeks (like Art running butterfl y monitoring project in North America. Shapiro does) for that long “It was originally designed as a fi ve-year project, but the data were (47 years). It is unheard of too good to stop collecting them,” he in the history of science says. “And here I am, 47 years later.” The protocol, for decades, has been unchanged and simple: Record and identify every butterfl y he sees. — Matt Forister, ecologist “It’s completely incomprehensible, the whole thing,” ‘ says Matt Forister, an ecologist who ’ studied with Shapiro before starting Tuesday, November 19, 2019 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY

Tracking butterflies Butterfly sightings At both lower and higher elevations, the likelihood of observing most species has dropped.

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0 BEAUTIFUL: A California Tortoiseshell butterfly sits on a mud flat in Gates Canyon in Vacaville, California. ’80 ’10 ’80 ’10 ’90 ’15 his own lab at the University of diff erent species emerge from a recently shifted from a period Nevada in Reno. “Nobody visits pupa or hatch as eggs. of relative stability to one of 7 11 10 10 sites every two weeks for Butterfl ies are not the only extreme variability. Under this that long. It is unheard of in the insects that go through a new weather regime, a wet year history of science.” dramatic metamorphosis, but might deliver 36 inches of rain; Shapiro does not carry a they may be the most well- a dry year could yield just 6 Fiery Vanessa Nevada cellphone because he doesn’t studied. inches. skipper annabella skipper like distractions. He doesn’t Even so, as recently as 50 “I thought, my God — thank drive because he doesn’t like years ago scientists weren’t you! Because this is the kind 60% the person he is behind the sure how this transformation of place that is going to give wheel. occurred, but in the last few me data that are ideal for my He still prints out articles decades researchers learned statistical purposes,” he says. he’s read to share with his that between the caterpillar “I wanted a lot of variation and 0 wife. Each week he changes and adult stage the animal’s I got it.” ’85 ’15 ’85 ’15 ’85 ’15 the quote that appears on the body liquefi es inside the pupa By 1972, he had selected bottom of his email. and then reorganises itself to fi ve sites that met his study A recent favourite: form the butterfl y. Only the criteria: a high biodiversity of “Why want anything more nervous system stays intact. plant and butterfl y species, a At the highest marvellous than what is?” “You can’t second-guess nearby weather station, slim 10 10 Shapiro spends about 260 evolution any more than chances of being developed elevation, a few days a year in the fi eld — and you can second-guess God,” in the coming decades, and species of butterflies he looks like it. His skin is tan Shapiro says. diff ering habitat and elevation. and creased. His gray hair Shapiro will gladly expand on They also were all accessible by have bucked the Lorquin's Western tiger sticks straight up like a lion’s all kinds of topics, but he seems public transportation. trend and shown admiral swallowtail mane, a sizable white beard to have trouble articulating In the last 47 years, Shapiro obscures the lower half of his why butterfl ies fascinated him has gotten to know many of the gains. 60% face. His gait is a bit stiff er than as a boy and why he still studies locals at his study sites, thanks it was fi ve years ago, but he can them today. to his frequent trips. still walk 15 miles in a day, no At G Street Wunderbar, a Shapiro is in excellent problem. university hangout in Davis, he health, but he can’t monitor 0 He fi rst started tracking responds to the question “Why the butterfl ies forever. ’80 ’10 ’80 ’10 butterfl ies as a 10-year-old butterfl ies?” with another Public transportation to his desperate to escape an unhappy question: “Why not?” sites has become more limited Where they are home in Philadelphia in the After a second pitcher of over the years, so he started 1950s. At the time, his family beer, he is looser. “I don’t recruiting student assistants to The butterfly data were collected from 11 sites alongthe I-80 lived in the last row of houses at know. It probably had to do drive him to some of the more the northwest edge of the city. with whether or not I was out-of-the-way locations, and corridor. The sites were chosen for the change in elevation Nature began across the street. breastfed as a baby.” serve as an extra pair of eyes. and ease of access. His bible was the Field Book Shapiro sees his life as a “My vision is not improving of Insects by Frank Lutz. It series of lucky accidents. with age,” he says. 11 Lake was small enough to fi t in a He was recruited to join the A couple of years ago, he Tahoe large pocketed fi eld jacket and faculty of UC Davis in 1971 by a turned over his highest- 25 MILES 10 included dozens of detailed biologist who was chatting up elevation site to one of 7 8 9 colour plates. his wife at a cocktail party. Forister’s graduate students. When he was about 14, “My wife was, and still is, Hiking up the incline wasn’t a he switched to the Peterson a very attractive woman,” problem, but going down was Field Guide to the Eastern Shapiro says. (He fi rst got her wreaking havoc on his knees. 80 Butterfl y. His original copy attention by showing her a “Getting old is annoying, lies buried somewhere in his moth he had in his pocket.) but it beats the alternative,” he offi ce, hidden among piles of Before moving to Davis, the says. Sacramento books, clippings, postcards and couple lived in Staten Island, There is no obvious papers. where Shapiro taught ecology successor to this work, and 3 5 Shapiro thought up his at the City University of New Shapiro says it is unlikely that 4 6 audacious butterfl y project in York. He had been to California other researchers could feasibly 2 the 1960s as an undergrad at only one time before, to visit a monitor his sites with the same the University of Pennsylvania. friend in LA. consistency. 5 The idea was to select sites Once he arrived he immersed For now, Shapiro has no 1 with varying climate, elevation, himself in California ecology. plans to retire. His family’s topography and vegetation and He travelled widely, studied medical history suggests he will Detailed then track the butterfl ies in geological maps and statistical drop dead by 83 if not sooner, each location for fi ve years. abstracts of climate. He read all he says. San Francisco Bay The question he originally the literature he could fi nd on And if that happens when he hoped to answer was how local vegetation. is out in the fi eld, that would Source: Art Shapiro, UC Davis, Matt Forister, University of Nevada, Reno, changes in temperature and Once again, he got lucky. The suit him just fi ne. NOAA, Nextzen, OpenStreetMap precipitation infl uence when climate around Sacramento had — Los Angeles Times/TNS Graphic: Shaffer Grubb, Los Angeles Times/TNS 6 GULF TIMES Tuesday, November 19, 2019 COMMUNITY

Internationally-renowned photojournalist talks at NU-Q

Giles Duley, the internationally-renowned guns,” he said. While he was embedded with American documentary photographer, recently presented a troops in Afghanistan, he stepped on a landmine in visual and anecdotal account of his work and life Kabul and lost both his legs and an arm. during a talk at Northwestern University – Qatar (NU- During his convalescence, Duley used his Q). Duley spoke about various life events that shaped photography to create self-portraits that challenged his career, documenting the long-term impact of war. stereotypes associated with disability and provided a Initially interested in sports, he reassessed his career means of reclaiming strength and self-confidence. “I goals as a college student after a car accident left him had used my camera to tell so many other people’s with a serious knee injury while studying in the United stories,” he said. “Now it was time to use the camera States, forcing him to return to London for a medical to tell my own.” This led to Duley’s work with the treatment. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to “In that very difficult moment, a small gift was to document the refugee crisis across the Middle East change my life completely,” Duley said. “My godfather and Europe. left me two small things when he died. One was an Duley, who called photography ‘a passport into Olympus OM-10 camera, and the other was a book by people’s lives,’ documented Syria’s most vulnerable the war photographer Don McCullin — a photographer refugees — the elderly, single-parent families, and during the Vietnam war.” those living with war injuries and disabilities. This is when Duley began his career as a “I think it’s really important as journalists, filmmakers, photographer — initialling photographing rock and photographers that we don’t portray people as bands and pop stars, including Oasis, Kings of Leon, victims because, in reality, that’s rarely what I find; but Mariah Carey, The Black Crowes, Lenny Kravitz, and really people are incredibly resilient and strong,” he Christian Bale. After becoming tired of the extremes of said. celebrity culture, he moved to Angola to pursue war Duley’s visit to NU-Q came through an invitation photography, which was more in line with his initial by the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) desire to follow in the footsteps of Don McCullin. to showcase his work at an art exhibition in Doha. “My work right from the beginning was about the The exhibition, ‘Artistic Dimensions to a Healthier legacy of war — the long-term impact of conflict World,’ was on display at the Fire Station, a local art on civilian populations. In most conflicts, about 90 hub for emerging talent in Qatar, and explored the percent of causalities are civilians and yet most media relationship between art and health in the context of INTERACTION: Giles Duley speaking to NU-Q students. coverage still tends to be on the people with the conflict zones.

NAD marks organic farming festival

Nammude Adukkalathottam Doha (NAD), a prominent Indian group with a focus on Secretary Labour and Community Welfare at the Embassy of India, was the chief guest, and organic farming and affiliated to Indian Cultural Centre under the aegis of Embassy of India, Rajani Murthy, Head of Medical assistance and Domestic Workers Welfare at ICBF, the guest of recently marked organic farming festival ‘Jaiva Karshikolsavam 2019’ at International British honour. School. The event featured a seminar on organic farming along with cultural and musical The event was compered by R J Shifin, of Malayalam Radio 98.6 FM, and Manju Manoj. performances. The seminar was conducted by K Ratheesh Kumar, Horticulture Consultant at Artistes from Universal Real Mohanlal Fans Qatar performed at the event. The outstanding Lusail City Construction Projects, and Dr Prathibha, Research Co-ordinator at Hamad Medical farmers of the season were also felicitated on the occasion. Sale of saplings along with Corporation. The seminar gave an insight to the organic farming practices. S R H Fahmi, First registration for season 6 was conducted.

PISQ organises career counselling workshop

Pakistan International School Mariam highlighted the Doha Qatar (PISQ) recently benefits of education abroad. organised a career counselling She also explained the current workshop for the students scenario of student exchange of Grade-XII. The workshop programmes and employment was conducted by Mariam opportunities. She explained Lachin, Associate Director of the admission process at Admissions at Georgetown Georgetown University. University Qatar. She works Mariam further highlighted closely with local high the pros of studying at schools to recruit and counsel Georgetown University. She prospective and admitted guided the students through students. Mariam also co- the application and decision ordinates campus programmes, making process and informed including annual yield events the students about the and admissions workshops, procedures and formalities in topics covering personal required to get in GU-Q statement writing and college including various entrance interviews. examinations. Tuesday, November 19, 2019 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY

MSS organises social awareness and personality development workshop

Morang Sunsari Society (MSS), a Nepali community organisation for the people of Morang and Bhattarai, Lilanath Ghimire and Niyam Bhujel. Bhim Rasaili, Dilip Parajuli and Binod Bhattarai also Sunsari, recently organised a social awareness and personality development workshop at Tasty spoke on the occasion. The workshop was attended by notable personalities, including T B Karki, Way Restaurant. The event was chaired by Chiranjivi Timilsina, Chairman of MSS. The workshop Adviser NRNA ICC; Chanak Pokharel, President of Nepali Overseas forum Qatar; and Tej Katuwal, featured several lectures on topics, including communication, finance, Qatari laws and regulations, former Vice President of NRNA-NCC. The event was hosted by Niyam Bhujel, Secretary at NRNA- cultural mores, security and health. The workshop was conducted by Bishal Khatiwoda, Khem NCC Qatar. – Text and photos by Usha Wagle Gautam

DPS-MIS marks ‘Children’s Day’ with film festival

DPS–Modern Indian School (DPS-MIS) recently hosted International Kids Film Festival to are an effective tool to reinforce virtuous qualities in them. She also welcomed the students of mark ‘Children’s Day’. Hemant Kumar Dwivedi, First Secretary Information and Education at Monarch International School on campus. Internationally acclaimed films of different genres, the embassy of India, was the chief guest on the occasion. Inaugurating the event, Dwivedi including comedy, drama, action, fantasy, and documentary based on themes of education, highlighted the significance of the audio-visual medium to educate the young minds. He environment, family values, friendship, child safety, peer and parental relationships, social further advised the students to practice the noble values imparted by the award winning responsibility, adventure coping with disability, compassion and innovation were screened. movies. The International Kids Film Festival, conceived by LXL Ideas, is the world’s largest children’s Speaking on the occasion, Asna Nafees, Principal of DPS-MIS, acknowledged that the children film festival that aims to bring inspiring, meaningful and globally diverse cinema to school have great potential to grasp new ideas and inspirational movies with meaningful life lessons students across the world.

CHILDREN’S DAY CELEBRATIONS: Loyola International School (LIS) recently organised various activities for the students under the theme of ‘Children you are precious for us. We love you’ as a part of Children’s Day celebrations. The event featured various performances of the teachers as a dedication to the students. Speaking on the occasion, Shifa Sheikh and P K V Prasad, both Principals at LIS, highlighted the importance of the day. 8 GULF TIMES Tuesday, November 19, 2019 COMMUNITY FASHION Pulp fabric: everything you need to know about lyocell It’s got a scientific name and a heavenly silkiness – but is the material that is showing up everywhere, from catwalks to your wardrobe, really as sustainable as we are led to believe? asks Jana Schibli

SUSTAINABLE: Lyocell is usually made from eucalyptus. The eucalyptus trees grow quickly, without irrigation and virtually any pesticides, on land no longer fit for food.

irst produced commercially for the skin, but also the moisture programme. “One of the major in Mobile, Alabama almost management are really the three impacts in production is the energy 30 years ago, lyocell is key advantages that lyocell brings use and the climate impact. So if you currently enjoying a lot of versus a lot of other alternatives,” produce it in countries where they attention as a plant-based says Robert van de Kerkhof, Chief use fossil fuels or coal or something, Ffi bre used for clothing. Both luxury Commercial Offi cer of Lenzing AG, it is going to be really bad. It’s and high street labels are investing an Austria-based company that understanding the system – it’s not in the buttery-soft textile. So what produces a large part of the lyocell just the material,” she cautions. This exactly is it, and is it really that good? worldwide and has been at the means that when buying lyocell, it’s LASTING FASHION: In fashion, “100% Lyocell” labels mostly grace athleisure forefront of the fi bre’s innovation. worth checking if it can be tracked all and wardrobe staples made to last. How is lyocell made? the way back to the source. It all starts with wood. Mostly, it’s Why is it sustainable? using it for casual dresses, shirts and blend well with cotton, polyester and eucalyptus, though oak and birch will It goes back to the source: Lyocell, Tencel, Newcell, Excel summer basics, because, she says, it’s even silk, which adds properties like also do. After being harvested, the eucalyptus trees grow quickly, – what’s with all the names? perfect to “just sort of roll up and put shine that it doesn’t have on its own.” wood is cut into penny-sized pieces without irrigation and virtually Lyocell is the generic, widely used in your suitcase”. “It can, to a certain degree, replace and ground into a pulp, dissolved any pesticides, on land no longer fi t name for the textile, but it’s not the cotton,” says Sweet, adding that by the chemical amine oxide. What for food. The production of lyocell only term you will see in your clothes Can it replace materials such as “cotton is a wonderful material, but remains is raw cellulose – a sticky, doesn’t use toxic chemicals, and labels. The “cel” comes from it cotton and viscose? it has a huge environmental impact”. viscous liquid. The mixture is pushed 99.5% of the dissolving agent can being a cellulosic fi bre. Tencel is the Hanro CEO Stephan Hohmann through spinnerets, and bright, white be used repeatedly. Compared to brand of lyocell sold by Lenzing AG, sees it like this: “Tencel will replace Is lyocell susceptible to lyocell fi bres emerge, which, after cotton, lyocell has the potential to which was invented by the textile viscose certainly in the future. greenwashing? washing and drying, are ready to be use less than half as much water in company Courtauld in Britain – Cotton, however, still strongly “Yes, of course,” says Sweet, spun into yarn and eventually woven production. The fabric’s breathability the “ten” stands for tenacity. The stands for most consumers for a underlining the importance of into fabric. is also great for the planet, as it futuristic Newcell was one of the natural material and its superior transparency when it comes to where doesn’t start smelling as quickly and earlier variants of the textile, and the wearing comfort.” Powney prefers and how the lyocell is manufactured. What does it feel and look like? can be washed less frequently, saving unfortunately named Excel is lyocell it to cotton and, she says, citing the “I think for a lot of brands it’s quite Lyocell can have many diff erent water. manufactured by textile company easily creasing nature and larger an easy box to tick,” agrees Powney, textures, but the basic fabric is soft There’s a big but, though. “So the Birla. environmental impact of viscose: “because the world is changing, and to the touch. It is hypoallergenic and material has potential, very good “We want to use lyocell as much as because customers are demanding doesn’t cling. Lyocell is also 50% potential. But who is producing What is lyocell used for? we possibly can instead of viscose.” more and brands knowing that they more absorbent than cotton, which it?” asks Professor Susanne Sweet, In fashion, “100% Lyocell” labels “The growth of it will be much have to change, I think it’s just such a means it’s often used for activewear. research manager for the Sweden- mostly grace athleisure and wardrobe more in blending with other fi bres,” go-to solution.” “That softness, the friendliness based Mistra Future Fashion staples made to last. Powney likes says Van de Kerkhof. Lyocell can – The Guardian Tuesday, November 19, 2019 GULF TIMES 9 GARDENING COMMUNITY Fatsia tropical foliage and flowers for fall The fatsia also known as Japanese aralia is one of the most loved shade garden plants in the south, writes Norman Winter

atsia and pollinators don’t often fi nd themselves in the same discussion but in the last few years my eyes Fhave been opened to the point I can give a Holy Wow to this ‘Shrub of the South.’ Most of us never pay attention to the blooms of the fatsia which on their own are as intricate as a bottlebrush but comprised of showy spheres or globes. Pollinators, often in uncountable numbers, swarm the fl owers as if there is a ‘Festival of Feast.’ The fatsia also known as Japanese aralia is one of the most loved shade garden plants in the south. Large palmate leaves make the fatsia at home in the tropical garden similar in fashion to a philodendron. It is cold hardy to zone 8 and needs protection in zone 7. It has been known to withstand EXQUISITE: A large fatsia. temperatures as low as 7 degrees. Gardeners in the North, can treasure it as an indoor potted plant or let it enjoy the outdoors during the growing season. In Savannah, not only did the bees fi nd it a joy, but so did butterfl ies from the Common Buckeye, to the exquisite Zebra heliconian. It doesn’t stop with pollinators, either. The fl owers give way to striking blue/black fruit that will be devoured by birds before spring. Since the huge palmate leaves are so tropical and picturesque, I suspect many gardeners remove fl ower stalks as a matter of practice, instead of letting nature take its course. The white spheres stand out against the dark green glossy leaves and look like a painting when grown in combination with trees changing colours. UNIQUE PARTNERSHIP: The fall colours of the Chinese pistache and white To grow the ideal plants, flowers of the fatsia makes a unique partnership in Savannah, Ga. they need shade but tolerate morning sun. Prepare the soil by annually will keep plants shapely. a bit of water for an indoor plant incorporating 3-4 inches of organic Remove old stalks in favour of so get accustomed to knowing matter, 2 pounds of a 5-10-5 young shoots. This is a large shrub when water is needed. It will not fertiliser per 100-square-feet of reaching 8-feet tall and as wide, so hurt to see a little wilt. It will be planting area, tilling deeply. This give it room. kind of like you are developing a is a plant you don’t want sitting in To enjoy the fatsia as a fi ne relationship with your plant. soggy wet winter conditions. indoor houseplant place it in a In the landscape, fatsia is one Dig the planting hole two to three bright fi ltered light location. Your of the best shrubs for giving us a times as wide as the root ball but container should be fairly large to tropical feeling. Its giant leaves no deeper planting at the same allow the plant to reach a stage of were made for the pool, water depth it is growing in the container. elegance. Don’t skimp on potting garden or large atrium. Grow as A wider hole helps for quick root soil but choose one that is light understory plants to banana trees. expansion and adaptability to your and airy, yet has a good moisture- Partner with aucuba and holly garden. As with every tree and holding capacity. A heavy soil will fern for a topical style garden that shrub we plant, moisture is critical make your life miserable when is very cold hardy. If you live in the fi rst year, so water deeply it comes to moving and judging the South, by all means, leave the POLLINATOR: This cluster of fatsia flowers is swarmed by pollinators when required. Feed established dryness. fl owers for the bees and butterfl ies including the Common Buckeye butterfly. plantings in March. Light pruning Those big leaves do use quite and fruit for the birds. – TNS 10 GULF TIMES Tuesday, November 19, 2019 COMMUNITY INFOGRAPHIC Tuesday, November 19, 2019 GULF TIMES 11 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY 40% parents struggle to see depression signs in kids

elling the diff erence between a teen’s An overconfi dent parent may fail to pick up on normal ups and downs or something the subtle signals that something is amiss. bigger is among the top challenges The poll also suggests that the topic of parents face while identifying depression depression is all too familiar for middle and high among the youth, says a new study. school students. TForty per cent of parents struggle to diff erentiate One in four parents say their child knows a peer between normal mood swings and signs of or classmate with depression, and one in 10 say depression, while 30 per cent are tricked as their their child knows a peer or classmate who has died child hides his/her feelings well, according to a new by suicide. national poll in the US. This level of familiarity with depression and The C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll suicide is consistent with recent statistics showing on Children’s Health at the University of Michigan, a dramatic increase in suicide among US youth over is based on responses from 819 parents with at least the past decade. one child in middle school, junior high, or high Rising rates of suicide highlight the importance school. of recognising depression in youth. “In many families, the preteen and teen years Compared to the ratings of their own ability, bring dramatic changes both in youth behaviour parents polled were also less confi dent that their and in the dynamic between parents and children,” preteens or teens would recognise depression in said poll co-director Sarah Clark. themselves. “These transitions can make it particularly “Parents should stay vigilant on spotting any challenging to get a read on children’s emotional signs of potential depression in kids, which may state and whether there is possible depression,” vary from sadness and isolation to anger, irritability Clark added. and acting out,” said Clark. According to the researchers, some parents Most parents also believe schools should play a might be overestimating their ability to recognise role in identifying potential depression, with seven depression in the mood and behaviour of their own in 10 supporting depression screening starting in child. middle school, the study said. – IANS

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

A surge of passion could dominate your day unless you find an An evening at home with your friend could bring the two of you Information received from far away could excite your passion to outlet for it, Aries. An evening with a friend would be a good idea. closer, Taurus. Your emotions are intense right now, so you need to learn more about a subject, Gemini. You might be inspired to use Creative passion is also strong, and you could be hit with sudden use your intuition to judge exactly how much of your feelings you your new knowledge in a project that includes a partner. Your mind inspiration, perhaps influenced by distant places. Don’t be afraid to should reveal. An intellectual passion could also come your way. is extremely insightful at this time, so if you face decisions, this is take time out from your mundane chores to pursue this inspiration. You might discover a new field of interest and you’ll want to bury the day to follow your heart. Don’t be surprised if you find your Creativity is as important as anything else. yourself at home studying it for hours. telepathic abilities expanded as well! CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22

Money matters are likely to be advanced today through your A surge of inner power could have you feeling like you can move Memories from your past could resurface, Virgo. You might wonder intuition and inner power, Cancer. You may get a hunch that your mountains, Leo. If you’ve been contemplating a course of action why you’re suddenly thinking about them, but they probably idea for bringing in some extra money just might work. At least look that others believe impossible, this is the time to get it going. Career represent a release of old emotional hang-ups that have been into it. Don’t let anyone talk you out of it until you know the facts. matters and creative projects could all be advanced considerably by holding you back. By mid-afternoon you should feel more focused, You might also rediscover a neglected talent that you could find careful eff ort on your part. Give it some thought, write down your determined, and ready to take on just about anything. This is quite useful at this time. ideas, consider all contingencies, and move ahead! definitely a great day to start new projects or complete old ones. LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

Today represents a beginning in many ways. A friend from the past Emotions could be running high today, Scorpio. Someone in your Heightened mental powers might have you spending a lot of time could reappear in your life, Libra, and bring up memories both pleasant entourage may have a problem with an authority figure, and political reading or doing research of some kind, Sagittarius. Your curiosity and disconcerting. Don’t worry too much about it. This probably issues could come up. You may feel powerful right now and tempted is especially high right now. You might even consider advancing represents a much-needed release. You might also become involved to throw your hat into the ring. However, it’s best to stay out of your education in some way, especially since new interests have with a group that embodies goals about which you’re passionate. New anything political and channel that power and passion into your own been stimulating you for some time. New friends in fascinating fields friends could also come your way. Expect a few surprises from all sides! project. That’s far more likely to bring positive results. might have started you thinking. This is a good time to look into this. CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20

Capricorn, your intuition is increased today to the point where you feel You should be feeling especially passionate at this time, Aquarius, If you’ve been feeling less like yourself lately, Pisces, a surge of inner like a mind reader, like you could deduce the thoughts and motives of especially regarding partnerships. Professional and creative power could push you over the top and make you feel strong and people you’ve never met before. Reading about news events might partnerships call for a new project that you believe in strongly. healthy again. You could decide to finish the unfinished tasks around bring sudden insights as to how they’re going to turn out. You could Look to events in other states or foreign countries for inspiration. you today. You might get most of them done by day’s end. Don’t decide to put this ability to work advancing your financial condition. Do Something begun in places far away could capture your imagination. forget to enjoy yourself, however. You will want to make the most of this if you can, within reason. Your insights are probably correct! your newfound energy. 12 GULF TIMES Tuesday, November 19, 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. Tuesday, November 19, 2019 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

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Across 1 Posers start leading in Down fashions (6) 1 Ill-will shown by mother to 4 A stubborn person takes time parasites (6) to display charm (6) 2 Did grasp instrument with 8 A garden shrub Cilla ordered less concentration! (7) (5) 3 Unfinished cryptic clue I’d 9 One taking stock of another make clear (5) (7) 5 It makes error! (7) 10 Idle act destroyed fortress 6 French city badly walled by (7) the French (5) 11 A principal in front (5) 7 A long angry speech - read it 12 Old bus set out? Certainly! out (6) (9) 9 Awfully versatile members of 17 Try to catch fish in the corner the family (9) (5) 13 Economise? It’s no good! (7) 19 Perhaps I reveal a girl’s name 14 Curious saint having to (7) wander (7) 21 Landlords delivered by 15 Imprisoned wrongly in old postman? (7) age (6) 22 McCartney band is 16 Let lad see round (6) successful without guitar lead 18 Board is to make progress (5) (3,2) 23 Desperate man has twisted 20 Inferior cow? (5) his tongue (6) 24 Devil crossing river to see a pal (6) Answers

Wordsearch Codeword Solution 14 GULF TIMES Tuesday, November 19, 2019 COMMUNITY POP SPOT The story behind Old Dominion

“We were playing club dates and the By Geoff rey Rowlands occasional house concert,” Whit recalled. “But our big break was having SiriusXM commit to playing our songs even though we ld Dominion University is were an unsigned band.” located in the city of Norfolk, The heavy rotation on satellite radio soon Virginia. The college name is led to recording contract off ers and the derived from one of Virginia’s band who didn’t intend to be a band found state nicknames, “The Old themselves with a number three hit on Dominion.”O This was given to Virginia by Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. The King Charles II of England for remaining loyal track, Break Up With Him, also became the to the crown during the English Civil War. fi rst of six Old Dominion songs to have so far Despite taking their band name from the topped the Billboard Country Airplay chart. state nickname, none of the fi ve members Their success was not confi ned to the of country rockers Old Dominion actually country charts. Break Up With Him peaked attended Old Dominion University. In at number 44 on Billboard’s Hot 100. All of fact, four of the guys studied at two of Old their subsequent singles have also found good Dominion’s rival universities, Virginia positions on the Hot 100. Commonwealth and James Madison. So, why Old Dominion have fared even better on the choose Old Dominion as their band name? album charts. The band’s 2015 debut, “Meat “We wanted something which refl ected and Candy,” reached number three on the Top our Virginia roots,” explained bassist Geoff Country Albums chart and number 16 on the Sprung. “It was a real struggle to come up Billboard 200. 2017’s “Happy Endings” and with a suitable name. We tried state birds, their recently released self-titled third album state fl owers, just about every Virginia both took pole position on the Top Country reference we could bring to mind. We just Albums chart and became top ten hits on the assumed there must already be a band called Billboard 200. Old Dominion. But when we fi nally decided “We’ve been on quite a ride over the last to Google it, all we got was a vet service.” few years,” Geoff refl ected. “We won New “We’d never really been that much into Vocal Group and Breakthrough Group awards college rivalries,” added drummer Whit when we fi rst came on the scene. We’ve won Sellers. “It didn’t matter that none of us Vocal Group of the Year at the Academy of went to O.D.U. Old Dominion is the offi cial Country Music Awards for the last two years Virginia state nickname so we couldn’t wish COUNTRY ROCKERS: Old Dominion is an American five-member country music band formed in and have now won Vocal Group of the Year at for anything better to call our band.” Nashville, Tennessee. the Country Music Association Awards. It’s Geoff and Whit met while at James been truly amazing.” Madison University. They moved to The Randy Rogers Band,” Trevor added. “It writing for other acts. “Getting the awards and industry Nashville, Tennessee, with the intention of was important that major artists such as “We really didn’t intend to become a proper recognition is really great and very much becoming country music songwriters. these were interested in using our songs. A band,” Trevor insisted. “At that time, the big appreciated,” Matt remarked. “But the most Lead singer Matthew Ramsey graduated lot of doors to opportunity get opened when name artists didn’t have too much interest important and pleasing aspect of what we do from Virginia Commonwealth University people know you’ve written songs for big in our songs. We had reaction along the lines is having the connection with our fans. The and also relocated to Nashville with exactly names in the business.” that they weren’t country enough. So, we people who come to our shows and buy our the same intention. He was introduced to Guitarist Brad Tursi knew Geoff and Whit decided to not even care if our songs sounded records are so special to us.” guitarist / keyboardist Trevor Rosen with from their time together at university. But his country, just do what we do and see how “The great thing is the numbers are still whom he formed a song writing partnership. initial musical path was in the direction of audiences responded when we played the songs growing,” Brad added. “We keep having to “We were all trying to be successful indie-rock as a member of the Washington- ourselves.” book bigger venues and perform longer tours. songwriters,” Matt stated. “I was also based Army of Me. The positive audience response was not lost “We have gigs supporting our new album performing as a solo artist. Things were slow “My love for country music eventually on established artists who quickly became already scheduled through August of next at fi rst but, between us, we’ve had a hand in took over,” Brad smiled. “I left Army of Me interested in covering Old Dominion’s songs. year. But it wasn’t so many years ago that writing hit songs for artists such as The Band and became another member of the Nashville But while the band members suddenly found nobody wanted to book us or come to see Perry, Craig Morgan, Luke Bryan and many songwriting fraternity where I met up again themselves in demand to write for other artists, us. The concert schedule might be pretty others.” with Geoff and Whit.” they were gradually building a fan following gruelling but it’s so rewarding to play our “Don’t forget Blake Shelton, Kenny Old Dominion’s band members originally who wanted to hear them playing their own songs for all those people who have become Chesney, Cole Swindell, Dierks Bentley and joined forces to showcase the songs they were material. our fans.”

sentence to 46 months. taken Rod 26 years to construct. It matter. Her 2013 debut single, Pink US District Judge Federico occupies most of the third floor in and Blue, was placed fifth on Fact Moreno took into consideration his Beverly Hills mansion. Model magazine’s list of The Best 100 in brief Kodak’s numerous charitable skyscrapers stand more than five Tracks of the Decade So Far. donations when passing sentence. feet high while the rubbish-strewn Hannah’s brand of electro- These, plus other acts of generosity streets are populated by tiny bubblegum pop has also garnered and self-improvement, suggest people and motor vehicles. praise from a host of other artists. a decent person is in there “I have to give it 110 per cent Charli XCX even had Hannah Kodak Black three times on a range of charges somewhere. But as Kodak has said when I take on something creative collaborate with her on Paradise, a and expelled from school for about himself; “If I could change like this,” Rod remarked. “It’s track from Charli’s Vroom Vroom No matter how successful they fighting. I swear I would. I tried everything addictive. I started so I just had to EP. may become, all too many rappers His adult arrest record runs into but I’m just so hood.” finish no matter how long it took. Hannah’s songwriting output seem unable to stay out of trouble. several pages. The charges include I was lucky to have the room to is hardly prolific. She has issued Kodak Black topped the Billboard armed robbery, false imprisonment, Sir Rod Stewart create something on such a grand just ten singles in six years. The 200 last year with his second drug possession, battery, sexual scale but I have to admit I might first five of these were featured on studio album, Dying To Live. This assault and grand theft of a firearm. Who would have believed Sir never have started if I’d known how compilation albums showcasing the was the 22-year-old Florida native’s His most recent legal issues Rod Stewart was a model railway long it was going to take.” work of artists signed to her record third visit to the upper reaches of include weapons charges and enthusiast. What’s more, his friend label, PC Music. the chart. His 2017 debut album, making a false statement on a and former Faces bandmate Ronnie Hannah Diamond But she has finally created Painting Pictures, hit number government form while buying Wood shares Rod’s hobby. her debut album, Reflections, three while a commercial mixtape, four guns, one of which was used All was revealed in Britain’s English singer / songwriter which is set for release on Friday. Project Baby 2, released five in the attempted shooting of a Railway Modeller magazine. The Hannah Diamond has been part Four tracks have been issued as months later, reached number two. rival rapper last March. He faced a feature concentrated on Rod’s of the music scene for quite some singles the most recent of which But Kodak, birth name Dieuson maximum of ten years in jail with newly completed 1,500 square foot time without ever attracting the is Love Goes On. See what you Octave, is no stranger to jail cells. prosecutors pushing for eight. As model railway. kind of following which could see think by checking out the off icial His life of crime began in childhood. it transpired, Kodak accepted a Inspired by the architecture of her become a chart star. video at www.youtube.com/ He was placed in youth detention plea bargain which reduced his post-war Manhattan, the set has Industry recognition is another watch?v=x47E39N4h8U. Tuesday, November 19, 2019 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY

Rishi Kapoor: Govt should name places Sanjay Suri: I feel aft er artistes rather than politicians underutilised as an actor

Bollywood veteran Rishi Kapoor is upset because Whether it was his debut role he feels the government does not treat the artistes’ in Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi or community well. He feels artistes are not honoured subsequent applauded acts in enough in India, the way it happens abroad. Pinjar, Jhankaar Beats and My “I really am upset when I think about how our Brother…Nikhil, actor Sanjay government treats our artistes. We are the nation Suri has carved a niche with his that is known worldwide for cinema, music and understated performances over two culture. But look at how our icons are treated. Does decades now. But the actor feels the government recognise our icons as much as like an underutilised artiste in the other nations? All the new roads, fl yovers, airports showbiz. A LONG JOURNEY: Sanjay Suri are so far named after politicians. Why not name In an interview to IANS, Sanjay reflects on his career in Bollywood. these after artistes?” Rishi, who has a career span of VETERAN: Rishi Kapoor feels that the government talked about his journey in Indian fi ve decades, told IANS. does not treat the artistes’ well. cinema and why he feels he is issue. It’s just that I feel I could He added: “We have icons like Pandit Ravi underutilised. “It’s been 20 years have been blended into many Shankar, Ustad Allah Rakha, Lata (Mangeshkar) ji. (I agenda. Our artists are not honoured enough in and I have survived without a diff erent genres of fi lms,” he said. am) not saying this because they are my family but their lifetime,” said the actor, who has received Rs100-crore fi lm! My journey has Sanjay, who appeared in the can you overlook the contribution of Raj Kapoor and several awards including the National Award as Best been satisfying, I got to do fi lms web show Leila earlier this year, Prithviraj Kapoor in the business of entertainment? Child Actor for his debut role in Mera Naam Joker that I will take to my grave. Be feels OTT has opened a door of They are celebrated worldwide but not in my (1970). He was also conferred an award by the Union it My Brother Nikhil or Pinjar or opportunities for actors. country. Why so?” Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation for his Dhoop – these fi lms will stay with “Digital is giving a lot of space Kapoor, who came back from the US after a contribution to the Hindi fi lm industry. me. I have always tried to be a part to writers and actors and it is year, observed how artistes are getting recognition “Unless we make these names popular and put of subjects that were ahead of the quite democratic. More stories are abroad, and the young generation is well versed them on public places like airport, roads, school, time and relevant. But I feel that I being explored and more actors with their cultural history. colleges, how will the next generation understand am underutilised as an actor. are getting a chance to showcase “In the US, there are places named after Elvis the contribution of these icons in their respective “When I actually produced my their skills. It’s a great time for Presley, Michael Jackson and many more artistes, fi eld?” questioned the icon who is known for roles fi rst fi lm, I realised it depends not Indian cinema,” he said. On the and young generation is well aware of their in fi lms like Mera Naam Joker, Bobby, Karz, Kapoor just upon talent. A lot of other fi lm front, Sanjay has recently contribution. Here, everything is named after & Sons, 102 Not Out, and Mulk to name a few. things are taken into consideration featured in Jhalki, a fi lm based on politicians. We have achievers like astronaut Currently he is gearing up for his upcoming fi lm while making a movie. It depends the issue of child labour and human Kalpana Chawla. She is an inspiration for many The Body, directed by Jeethu Joseph and co-starring upon an economic casting, traffi cking. He will next be seen as youngsters. How well versed are our kids about Emraan Hashmi and Vedhika. The fi lm releases on especially the star meter – the a professional cuddler in the short her? Politicians are only changing names with an December 13.— IANS status of the stars. So I have no fi lm Call Him Eddy. — IANS Good news to me is when actors charge low price for my film: KJo

ilmmaker Karan Johar, Akshay after Kesari and Brothers. who is readying his new Next year, Akshay will be seen multistarrer production in Sooryavanshi, which is co- Good Newwz for a produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Christmas release, says Productions. heF feels really happy when an actor The fi lm marks the directorial agrees to work for his banner at a debut of Raj Mehta. lower price. He adds that Akshay Johar admitted the weird spelling Kumar, the hero of Good Newwz has of the fi lm’s title was an outcome not given him any good news so far of his team’s inherent superstitious on that front. streak. “Good news to me is when an “There is a certain inherent actor agrees to do my fi lm at a superstition in the creative low price, but that’s a good news world, so earlier in my career I Akshay hasn’t given me so far,” was obsessed with the alphabet Johar said with a laugh, while K. I released fi lms starting with interacting with the media at the alphabet K, which also starred trailer launch of the fi lm along with Kareena, but then a few of them the lead cast, comprising Akshay, didn’t work. I felt it (the urge to Kareena Kapoor Khan, Kiara Advani name fi lms with K) had stayed and Diljit Dosanjh, besides director with me for no reason, so I gave up Raj Mehta on Monday in Mumbai. on that superstition. After that, He added: “I feel if I hear some I encountered Raj Mehta who is good news, then there is also a paranoid about everything. He, bad news around the corner – along with Azeem Dayani – who unless the good news is about is the curator of this fi lm’s music something like the birth of a child. – were paranoid and told me that CAST: Good Newwz is a romantic comedy starring Akshay Kumar, Kiara Advani, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Diljit I still remember when I got the we should name this fi lm A Good Dosanjh. information of my two babies, I felt News. I told them ‘A Good News’ is really happy. I feel, after hearing incorrect English. So, they said we equal rights are given to men and commerce and art. It is something I and lead the fi lm, they must have a every good news you hear some would have to change the spelling. women in his production company, endorse strongly. When it comes to humongous part of the pie. You will bad news, and I guess there is some We decided to name the fi lm Good which is headed by him, he said: female-led fi lms, we always make hear announcements in the future kind of ‘kabhi khushi kabhie gham’ Newwz. Personally, it’s rather “We at Dharma Productions have sure that there never is a disparity where women-lead fi lms produced situation that takes place in our ridiculous, but actually everybody always maintained the ethos from our end.” by Dharma Productions will have lives. So, I don’t hold on to that has learnt to accept it and envelope of making sure that everyone He continued: “We have given strong producer’s credit and profi t news with a lot of joy ever. Rather, I it, so I would give credit for the including men, women, artists, and profi t share to female actors. In shares (for heroines). There is and am a bit of a cynic that way.” fi lm’s name to Raj and his team,” technicians get paid solidly for their near future, you will see producer’s there will not be any disparity in my Good Newwz is the third said Johar. craft, art, ability, work and worth. credit given in a female-led fi lm. company.” Good Newwz is scheduled collaboration between Johar and Asked how he makes sure that All of us are here from the blend of Where they (actresses) dominate to release on December 27. — IANS 16 GULF TIMES Tuesday, November 19, 2019 COMMUNITY Under pressure: How stress can change our lives for the better Stress and emotional tension tends to be associated with distress — but a form called ‘eustress’ can be healthy and productive

involved in learning and memory” things that you really know”. types of situation, you need the feel responsible for having certain By Amy Fleming — of rats exposed to prolonged So embracing more situations social support, but you withdraw. responses to stress,” she says. We stress versus a moderate stressor that are scary but don’t pose So it’s really important to perceive have to know and respect what is comparable to eustress in humans. any serious threat — riding your stress the right way.” right for us. tress has become a The latter triggered the growth rollercoasters, public speaking, This is where we end up talking Memes about all successful defi ning feature of the of new neurons. “Those neurons, job interviews — is strongly about “emotion regulation, people having failed at some point 21st century, contributing we were able to show, are then encouraged. But another key reason which is the idea that, rather are two-a-penny, but Stephens to the mental-health activated selectively and help in why we all need to know about than being at the beck and call of says they still have value. “If you crisis, fuelling a boom learning for the next situation that eustress, says Richard Stephens, our emotions, we apply diff erent can view something as, ‘Well, if I Sin mindfulness apps and even, is stressful. So you’re performing a senior lecturer in psychology strategies to experience favourable do this I might fail, but I realise that science has suggested, aff ecting better in that moment, and then at Keele University, is that it is outcomes,” says Stephens. “Things this is a necessary step to getting unborn children. But it is not you are better equipped for future possible to convert distress into like mindfulness, or reframing or up to where I want to be,’ that’s a always the villain it is made out to stressors.” eustress by reframing stressful just avoiding certain situations.” way of reframing what could be be. Psychologists are keen to arm This eff ect is something situations as positive challenges — Anything else that helps elevate perceived as quite a negative thing us with the knowledge that some that Alexandra Lichtenfeld, a and reaping the benefi ts. mood is helpful here, too — into something more positive.” stress can be good, healthy and business relationship mentor, When it comes to the eff ects of exercise, a healthy diet, getting “To experience eustress when productive. This type is known as is well acquainted with. “If you stress, perspective is king. Kaufer enough rest. you have a stressful job,” says “eustress” and without it, they take yourself out of your comfort references a 2004 study in which As well as reframing the situation Jennifer Ragsdale, associate say, our lives would be dull and zone, it stretches you and pushes researchers at the University of itself, he says, you can look at your professor of psychology at the meaningless. you. It improves not only your California, San Francisco, found that response and use what he calls University of Tulsa, “look at “Stress has got such a bad performance, but everything about women who reported the highest “emotional acceptance: don’t try to deadlines and workload as a rap,” says Daniela Kaufer, a you.” levels of stress had markers in their modify emotions; leave them alone, challenge to be met or a growth neuroscientist at the University of Last year, Lichtenfeld followed DNA showing the equivalent of they’re there for a reason. And that’s opportunity rather than something California, Berkeley. “There’s this her own advice and, aged 56, ageing by at least an extra decade. getting on to mindfulness: be in the that is impossible to cope with. perception that stress is always joined Samaritans, which involved This result was consistent across moment, have those experiences. Refl ect on the positive sides of your bad for the brain, but that’s not weekly training sessions. “I had their cohort of women caring for That’s the way to become more work. What brings meaning or a true. Your stress response is crucial two consecutive weeks,” she says, chronically ill children, and a control resilient. Get used to your emotions sense of purpose to your work? to your survival. It elevates your “when I thought: ‘I’m going to be group of mothers of healthy children. and learn to live with them and What is worth investing your performance, is super-important rubbish. I’m not going to be able to And yet it wasn’t the duration of be more accepting of them rather energy in and what isn’t?” for alertness and prepares you to do this.’” In the run-up to role- caring for a sick child that predicted than trying to over-manage them,” Her research has found that adapt to the next thing that comes playing sessions with seasoned the cellular aging. “It wasn’t the level he says. Of course, you get used to the energy and arousal associated along.” Samaritans, “all of my group felt of stress hormone in their blood,” challenging situations, too. As a with eustress can combat fatigue. The notion of eustress (the sick”. says Kaufer. “It was their subjective lecturer, he says: “I can certainly She says people with “indicators “eu” prefi x is from the ancient When pushing yourself through report of how stressed they were. So vouch that what initially is terrifying, of eustress — feeling happy or Greek for “well” or “good”) a eustress situation, she says, how stressed you feel dictates the getting up in front of numerous experiencing more meaningfulness makes intuitive sense. “People “you have to focus in a way that physiology of the stress response.” people, becomes second nature. We during the workday — generally can tell when they feel a little bit you’ve not before”. Not only has Her own study with rats has habituate to frequently experienced experienced lower levels of fatigue stressed,” says Kaufer, “the feelings her Samaritans training helped shown that a situation of eustress stimuli. And then, when you’re overall.” associated with adrenaline, it gets her to become more empathetic rather than distress led to boosts in used to it, you don’t have that same If you are struggling to see the them going.” This could even be in everyday life, it has also levels of the hormone oxytocin and physiological response.” positives in a situation that is accompanied by a frisson, exams emboldened her to embrace its receptors — a response that saw Some people’s stress thresholds giving you knots in your stomach, being a good example. Stressful another new skill and start writing. the rats seek more social support. are higher than others, depending remember “some stress is desirable situations, she says, “actually tend This doesn’t mean we should “The animals start snuggling on, says Kaufer, “genes, life history, and even necessary, because that’s to push our performance”. overdo things. If the balance tips together and they share resources,” what happened when you were how we demonstrate agency, that Kaufer has found physiological from eustress to distress, the says Kaufer. Whereas when a more in the womb, the circuitry in we are active in the world”, says evidence of the power of eustress. positive eff ects are inhibited. threatening stress is perceived, your brain”. Many of these things Stephens. “Without challenge comes Her team compared activity in the Returning to Kaufer’s exam “you see a decrease in the oxytocin are beyond our control. “So it’s boredom. A life with zero stress is not hippocampuses — “an area that is analogy, you then “don’t remember receptor for weeks after. In those important not to make anybody a life worth living.” — The Guardian