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As iPhone sales growth slows, Apple is teaming up with a handful of builders and using various kinds of test beds to inch its way into the market for Internet-connected home furnishings, a nascent field that has attracted rivals like Alphabet Inc’s Google and Amazon.com.

Inside the

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Inside the iHome: Builders pitch gizmo-packed houses

By Prashant Gopal Bloomberg

n a darkened master bedroom, David Kaiserman stood in shirtsleeves next to a turned-down king bed. “Good morning, Siri,” he said to the iPad in his Ihand, and the lights went on while the blackout shades retracted. “Your home is ready to rise and shine,” the virtual assistant replied. Inside this four-bedroom stucco house in Alameda, California, Kaiserman, president of the technology divi- sion at construction company Lennar Corp, was pitch- ing a vision of a home controlled via iPhone or iPad. Tap your phone, and AC/DC’s “Back in Black” blasts. Tap again, and the bath runs at a blissful 101 degrees. Sweet, right? Of course, your dad might view it as a bit over the top. All told, $30,000 worth of gadgets and gizmos were on display here, many run with Apple’s free HomeKit app. As iPhone sales growth slows, Apple is teaming up with a handful of builders and using these kinds of test beds to inch its way into the market for Internet- connected home furnishings, a nascent field that has attracted rivals like Alphabet Inc’s Google and Ama- zon.com. The gamble is that pricey wireless home devices will be an easier sell when bundled into the home it- stream,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s Vice-President of $32 at Home Depot — and there’s always hiding a key self. Builders market granite countertops and brushed- product marketing. “The best place to start is at the under the flower pot. nickel fixtures at thousands of models homes across beginning, when a house is just being created.” In Fremont, California, about 15 minutes from Fa- the US Why not video doorbells? The convenience on display in the Alameda stucco cebook’s headquarters, Los Angeles-based KB Home Unlike Google and Amazon, however, Apple isn’t doesn’t come cheap. A single motorised, battery-op- is also getting its own Apple house ready. Along with hawking hardware meant to connect the home. In- erated Lutron shade starts at $349. Or consider the the automated thermostat, lights, security system, stead, the HomeKit app could increase the value of Schlage “touchscreen deadbolt,” which can be con- locks, fans and shades, it lets you, on voice command, its iOS ecosystem — and make it tougher for users to trolled remotely, so you can text an unexpected vis- change the colour of the light underneath a vanity. switch to Android phones and tablets. itor a code. With the words “good night,” the light turns purple. “We want to bring home automation to the main- It can retail for $200. A regular deadbolt fetches With a “good morning,” it switches to white. MONDAY 24 OCTOBER 2016 | 03 COVER STORY

KB offers wireless devices as up- When she stirs, it triggers the home’s When the associate professor of ecutive at a consulting firm, bought a grades. A basic package runs about lights, turns on soothing music on the marketing pulls up to the house in $357,000 Lennar smart home after vis- $2,000, “which once rolled into a mort- Sonos wireless speakers and even tells his BMW, the GPS on his phone alerts iting a model north of Tampa, Florida. gage is pennies a month,” according to the coffee maker downstairs to start the garage door to open and turns on With his Nexia system, his lights spokesman Craig LeMessurier. Lennar brewing java for red-eyed parents. lights in various colours and brightness automatically start dimming in the builds the cost into the price of homes. You can pick one up for $199. Many throughout his home, depending on evening, signaling that it’s time to get The Alameda house sells for $1.2m, parents brew the coffee themselves his preferences and the time of day. At ready for bed. When his wife, April, though it was a beta model and an ac- and let their babies wail — or buy a least, in theory, they do. went into labor two months ago, he tual dwelling wouldn’t include $30,000 traditional baby monitor for as little as “Certain devices obey, and some do stayed with her in the hospital and worth of gadgets. $19.99. Connected home devices can not,” Giesler said. texted a temporary entry code to a Apple is also working with Brook- cost five times the price of the old- Homebuilders started offering friend who walked the dog. field Residential Properties, and other fashioned version, according to Target smart devices such as automatic locks Since buying his house, Bieber has builders. The companies declined to spokeswoman Jenna Reck. and thermostats more than five years spent another $1,000 for wireless mo- say when the homes would go on sale. “The smart home will get there but ago. In its current model homes, Mi- tion detectors, a video camera and Consumers will buy about $24bn it’s not there yet,” Reck said. “Adoption ami-based Lennar works with a com- controls for his light dimmers, ceiling worth of connected home devices in is happening even slower than people pany called Nexia, a unit of Ingersoll- fans and irrigation system. 2016, according to Strategy Analytics predicted.” Rand Plc. Neighbours ask him for advice on Inc. Though that’s a drop in the buck- As with all things tech, there is the Lennar’s Kaiserman hopes work- their own smart home device purchas- et compared with smartphones, the matter of glitches, frustration and com- ing with Apple will have a “halo effect,” es, and he plans to add motorized research and consulting firm expects plexity. Markus Giesler, 40, equipped helping convince customers that a new blinds. those sales to nearly double by 2020. his 1924 house with an Apple home home in a subdivision can be a “cool” “I’ll be watching a movie and sud- For most people, connected homes system so he could be a subject for his alternative to an existing one. denly I have to get up and pull blinds remain a ways off, said Jonathan Gaw, own academic research at the Schulich No doubt, Apple would be heart- — apparently it’s just too much for me an analyst with research firm IDC. School of Business at York University in ened by the experience of Ken Bie- at that point,” Bieber said. “I’m so used The proliferating devices remain dif- Canada. ber. Last year, Bieber, a 39-year-old ex- to saying things and they just happen.” ficult to install in older homes and, in some cases, seem useless. Gaw cites the wireless candle he saw the other day. “Give me a break,” he said. “That on- ly hurts the message. It tells people that we have gone too far. There’s too much crap out there, it’s only diluting stuff that’s really cool.” Even some who sell such gadgets say the hype may be getting ahead of the reality. The discount retailer Target opened its own Target Open House showroom a year ago in San Francis- co. Shoppers walk through a futuristic home, watching prerecorded displays projected onto its transparent acrylic walls and furniture. In the nursery, a baby wears a Wi- Fi onesie — made by a company called Mimo, founded by whizzes from MIT. It tracks the infant’s breathing, skin temperature, sleep and body position. 04 | MONDAY 24 OCTOBER 2016 CAMPUS

CHSS holds meet on ‘Ancient Languages in the Arabian Peninsula: Their Impact on the Arabic Language’

he Center for Humanities and Attending the session were CAS the Center for Humanities and Social Social Sciences (CHSS) at Qa- Dean Dr Rashid Al Kuwari (pictured), Sciences, which has contributed fruit- tar University College of Arts CAS associate deans for Research and fully to the promotion of academic re- Tand Sciences (QU-CAS) recent- Graduate Studies Dr Hala Al Essa and search at the college and the university ly held its second international con- for Academic Affairs Dr Hassan Ab- level. He said: “The Center continues to ference on “Ancient Languages in the dul Aziz, CHSS Director Dr Kaltham Al deliver on its mission to advance inter- Arabian Peninsula: Their Impact on the Ghanim, and Leiden University Center disciplinary research, which contrib- Arabic language”. for the Study of Ancient Arabia Direc- utes to providing a supportive environ- Organised in collaboration with the tor Dr Ahmed Al Galad as well as CAS ment for researchers from inside and Leiden University Center for the Study faculty, researchers and students. outside the college, as well as a wide of Ancient Arabia, the event brought Discussions focused on a wide range of training programmes and ac- together scholars and experts from QU, range of topics such as the symbols of ademic events.” Doha Institute of Higher Studies, Amer- language and style of the ancient in- Dr Al Ghanim said: “CHSS is com- ican University of Beirut (AUB), Yar- scriptions in the south of the Arabian mitted to promoting quality research mouk University in Jordan, Leiden Uni- Peninsula, the relationship between which is relevant to the needs of Qa- versity in The Netherlands, the French ancient languages in the south of the tar and the region. The Center also pro- National Centre for Scientific Research Arabian Peninsula, and linguistic fabric vides training activities with the aim to of the region largely depends on the (CNRS) at the University of Strasbourg, of the areas located in the southwest- shape a new generation of research- analysis of the languages used in dif- University of Pisa in Italy, and Universi- ern part of the Arabian Peninsula. ers to take over research in new areas. ferent forms. “It is also important to ty of Leeds in the UK. They shared their In his remarks, Dr Al Kuwari wel- We expect the emergence of new aca- mention that the study of the relations ideas, knowledge and experience on comed the audience and stressed on demic and research initiatives in Qatar between these ancient languages and the impact of ancient languages in the the importance of CAS research activ- and the region.” modern Arabic languages are still on- Arabian Peninsula and their impact on ity. He highlighted that the College is Dr Al Ghanim noted that the under- going, particularly in Oman and Yem- the Arabic language. home to 3 research centres including standing of the history and heritage en,” she said. QU-LAWC organises Qatari-South Korean legal forum

atar University College of Law (QU-LAWC) hosted the “Qatari-South Korean Law Forum: Comparative and International Approaches” Qaimed to discuss the legal framework of inter- national relations related to business and trading be- tween Qatar and South Korea. Organised in collaboration with Korea University Law School, the forum was an opportunity to promote dialogue among students, researchers and experts from Qatar and beyond to share their ideas and knowl- edge on comparative and international approaches of Qatari-South Korean Law. Ambassador of South Ko- rea to Qatar Park Heung-kyeong delivered the welcom- ing remarks followed by LAWC Associate Dean for Re- search and Graduate Studies and Professor of Civil Law Faouzi Belknani, and Prof of Law at Korea University Law School Prof Young-Hwan Chung. The programme included a film screening on LAWC and 2 panel discus- sions themed “New Laws, Policies and Trends in Qatari- Korean Business” and “Business Dispute Resolution”. MONDAY 24 OCTOBER 2016 | 05 COMMUNITY Indonesian communities hold culinary promotion

ndonesian communities from Southern Region of Island in Qatar (KOMPAQ), which is known Ias Wong Kito, held culinary promo- tion of foods in Doha on October 21. Members of KOMPAQ are mostly working in various sectors, es- pecially in oil and gas industry. KOM- PAQ is one among the 51 Indonesian community organisations in Qatar. Promotional event attended by more than 100 Palembang people held in Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) Park. Indonesian Ambassador to Qatar, Air Marshal (Retd) Muhammad Basri Si- dehabi in his speech, appreciated the culinary promotion activities arranged by KOMPAQ, which becomes a part of multi-track diplomacy. According to Sidehabi, Wong Ki- to plays important role in supporting the mission of the Embassy that pro- motes the strength of relationship be- tween and Qatar. The year 2016 is the 40th Anniversary of Dip- lomatic Relations between Indone- integrity amongst Indonesians in Qa- other Palembang signature dishes are tives from various cities such as Doha, sia and Qatar which started in 1976. tar,” said the First Indonesian Pilot of promoted such as , model, ce- Dukhan, Al Khor, Mesaieed and Wak- In this regard, the ambassador hoped F-16 Jet Fighter. lor noodle, laksan, , sponge ko- rah were attending and competing to that Wong Kito community should be According to the KOMPAQ Chairman jol, kemplang, , and also pin- show their skills in concocting dishes an example of the personality of the Edi Ujang, the event promoted a varie- dang patin (pangasius in sweet and typical of Palembang. He added that Indonesian people in Qatar. “Being ex- ty of Palembang specialties. It promot- sour soup). the gathering is beneficial to strength- patriates in Qatar, Wong Kito members ed its famous traditional cuisine called Minister Counsellor of Indone- en the relationship and foster brother- should abide by rules and regulations . Pempek is served with sweet sian Embassy in Doha, Boy Dharma- hood and unity among Indonesian citi- as well as keeping a sense of unity and and sour sauce called kuah cuko. An- wan said that KOMPAQ representa- zens in Qatar. Indian community observes Dandiya Night

Members of Indian community play Dandiya Night in Doha. 06 | MONDAY 24 OCTOBER 2016 MARKETPLACE G A I A & Fouz Al Fahad unveil ‘Sublime Victory Collection’

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aqsh Collective team is proud through modern minimal art”. Through to announce the participa- embroidery and mixing solid media to tion of Nisreen and Nermeen draw stories, she reminds us of how NAbudail exhibition The Journey beautiful this art is. of Sadu “Rihlet Sadu” at The Gate Mall Nermeen Abudail, designer and in Doha, sponsored by SalamInterna- founder: “Finding this graphical treas- tional. The two sisters from Jordan will ure and recreating it was an enjoyable take you on a journey with their amaz- challenge, yet it was aduty to bring back ing, neatly designed, artwork collec- the delights of our culture and mould tion that represents their strong bond them in amodern context to showcase to their heritage, fused with this re- it to the world, specially our own.” They gion’s cultural elements represented in delivered their message with decisive Al Sadu. elegance found in every piece that will Nisreen Abudail, architect and be in display at The Gate Mall. where you are exposed to a tremen- ries to bring together people from dif- founder says: “I always dreamed of- Visiting Naqsh Collective gallery in dous amount of culture fused with mod- ferent backgrounds to share one love showcasing our Palestinian culture Amman is an exhilarating experience, ern art, transcending through bounda- — the love of art and craftsmanship. MONDAY 24 OCTOBER 2016 | 07 INNOVATIONS

ly misleading and potentially irresponsible,” she said. “It’s not been studied long term to my knowledge. Certainly at this point in time I’m not aware of any This smart crib will rock scientific studies that have looked at this bed com- pared to any other bed.” Snoo will also cost $1,160, considerably more than a mass-market bassinet. Chen expressed your baby to sleep concern that the price point likely excludes par- ents who are perhaps most susceptible to ex- haustion, such as single parents and those with- out parental leave benefits. Financing plans are available for those who need payment assistance, Karp said. The bassinet is available for preorder and will be- gin shipping November 1. Many new parents today lack the it-takes-a-vil- lage support system of past generations when rais- ing children, Karp said. Exhaustion can contribute to health issues and nuisances that range from post- partum depression to reduced productivity at work. If the crib can help shush a baby a few times per night, that provides more sleep for the parents, he said. Of course, it wouldn’t be parenting without some measure of guilt. Does relinquishing your parental duties to a piece of machinery somehow diminish your bond with the baby? “This is a helper. This is kind of like having as night nurse or nanny,” Karp said. “The baby still needs to be fed, the baby still needs to be changed, the ba- by still needs to be held.” Indeed, Snoo will only try to calm the baby for so long before it stops. “If the baby is still crying, that’s your indication that the baby needs something the bed can’t give it,” he added. Still, Chen said those night wakings are a “cer- tain right of passage that we all go through when you have an infant” and nature intended them for more than just parental suffering. Learning the ba- by’s sounds and habits, and developing the right in- stincts to respond, are critical during those first few months, she said. “There are certain triumphs to parenting, such as figuring out your child’s cues and being able to soothe your baby in some shape or form,” she said. “Really developing and growing, as a parent, your skill By Steven Overly to crawl and potentially escape its low walls. Unlike set to try to figure out [why the baby is crying], I think The Washington Post human-propelled cradles, Snoo plugs into an elec- that’s part of the parenting process.” tric outlet and moves steadily throughout the night and emits the sound of either soft rain or the womb. Three built-in microphones detect when a baby be- t’s a sound new parents know all too well: The gins to cry, triggering the bassinet to pick up speed Many new parents today middle-of-the-night wailing of an unsettled ba- and increase its volume in an effort to calm the baby. lack the it-takes-a-village by who needs cradled, rocked, cooed and lulled It also comes with a “Snoo sack” that swaddles back to sleep for, they hope, a few more hours. the baby and clips to the bed, preventing the little support system of past IFor the fussiest babies, it is a ritual that can one from rolling onto its stomach, which Karp said generations when raising happen multiple times per night. can be dangerous for the baby. Karp states unequiv- A Los Angeles paediatrician fears that’s causing ocally that the sleeper does not claim to prevent Sud- children, Karp said. an exhaustion epidemic among new parents and has den Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, a condition in Exhaustion can contribute developed a technological fix that he claims could which an otherwise healthy babies dies in its sleep give them precious more shut-eye. Snoo is an elec- for often inexplicable reasons. to health issues and tronic bassinet that gently rocks from side to side and The sleeper has been vetted by product safe- nuisances that range from emits white noise to help ease a baby to slumber. The ty regulators, but has not been reviewed medically, smart sleeper can also hear when a baby cries in the Karp said. It is being displayed for other physicians postpartum depression to night and automatically adjust to quiet them back to for the first time this weekend at the American Acad- reduced productivity at rest without a parent’s intervention. emy of Paediatrics national conference in San Fran- The rocking motion and rhythmic sounds of the cisco. work. If the crib can help crib are meant to mimic the womb, a familiar en- Dr Maida Lynn Chen is director of the Pediatric shush a baby a few times vironment for newborns that causes them to relax Sleep Disorders Center at Seattle Children’s Hospital. per night, that provides and fall asleep, said Dr Harvey Karp, who co-found- Snoo first popped up in her Facebook newsfeed ear- ed smart-tech company Happiest Baby, with his wife, lier this week, and the child sleep specialist felt com- more sleep for the parents, Nina Montée Karp. He has written several parenting pelled to investigate the bed further. Chen took issue he said. guides, including “The Happiest Baby on the Block.” with the claim that Snoo is “the smartest - and saf- Snoo is meant to be used during the first six est - baby bed ever made” as its website proclaims. months after a baby is born, before they are able “Certainly claims that it’s the safest bed are real- 08 | MONDAY 24 OCTOBER 2016 FOOD One flexible dough & so many possibilities for these easy homemade crackers

By Cathy Barrow The Washington Post

e’re heading into the days and weeks and weekends of celebrations between now and next year. Whether we gather Wwith fellow fans to watch football, vis- it around fire pits with out-of-towners or invite the new neighbours to share a pot of chili, a sure-to- please contribution for any get-together is cheese and crackers. Not just any crackers. When they’re homemade, you can customise their flavours, toppings and glazes. And if your cupboard happens to be a repository for assorted bags of interesting flours, such as oat and rye, your cracker game will be strong. A simple dough - a flexible ratio of flour, fat and liquid with numerous flavourful possibilities - and an equally direct process - just roll, cut and bake - make the accompanying recipes a breeze. Keep the dough in the refrigerator for up to three days, or, for a long- range plan, stash a dozen dough combinations in the freezer for the weeks ahead. Homemade crackers deserve a superb cheese. Just about all the advice about composing cheese platters suggests varying the selection to include cow’s-, sheep’s- and goat’s-milk cheeses, and soft, ripened, sharp, sliceable, crumbly and tangy options. If that seems like altogether too many choices, focus instead on one really spectacular offering. At Via Umbria in Georgetown, cheesemonger Al- ommends include Rush Creek Reserve, from Uplands the most decadent butter,” she says. ice Bergen Phillips says complex cheese platters work Cheese in Wisconsin, and Italy’s Domitilla, an organ- Of course, there are treasures to be found in the for large gatherings. But for a small group, a single ic goat’s-milk, washed-rind variety “for people who grocery store cheese department, too. And, frank- cheese - with your snazzy crackers - just makes sense. don’t think they like goat cheese.” The latter pairs es- ly, that’s when those homemade crackers come in “Easiest appetiser in the world. You just have to pecially well with my Togarashi Wheat Crackers. handiest. Think pimento cheese. Goat cheese. A unwrap it,” she says. Sometimes Bergen Phillips suggests a creamy wedge of blue. When you’re looking for that one conversation- blue, such as local cheesemaker FireFly Farms’ Moun- With a basket of your crackers in hand, you need starting cheese, she points to Jasper Hill Farm’s Har- tainTop Bleu. It has a stunning pyramid shape and a only follow these cheese rules: bison, “a bark-wrapped, soft-ripened, cow’s-milk flavour that is not too intense, its earthy mushroom -- Shop for the cheese a day before, or as early as cheese modeled after Vacherin Mont d’Or,” a classic qualities complemented by my Sesame Oat Crackers. possible the day of, the party. French fromage. Made in Vermont, it is wrapped in “It’s good for a party if you don’t know the people -- Leave the cheese unwrapped on the platter to spruce bark and served by plunging a small serving well. You don’t want to go too intensely funky with come to room temperature. spoon into its gooey centre. It makes for a terrific mo- strangers,” she says. For groups of 15 to 20, she ad- -- Round out the platter with olives, nuts, dried ment. Try Rye Crackers with Harbison’s “meaty, vances this idea, admittedly soigné: an entire Brillat fruit, savory jam, membrillo (quince paste). mustardy” flavours, says Bergen Phillips. Savarin (over a pound), named for the great gastro- -- Borrow a page from food stylists, and decorate Other bark-wrapped, super-soft cheeses she rec- nome Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin. “It’s like eating the platter with herbs, leaves or flowers. MONDAY 24 OCTOBER 2016 | 09 FASHION / LIFESTYLE

Rina, young Japanese model taking world by storm

By Jennie Matthew script, hangs from her neck and she carries a leath- Born in Manilla, the family returned to Japan AFP er jacket from Beautiful People, a Japanese label for when she was a baby, and she grew up in Tokyo, al- whom she walked the previous night. though she speaks Tagalog as well as Japanese. Her schedule is punishing: she’s up at 7am, rush- “I thought she had the perfect proportions,” says es from show to show, working until 10pm and finally her agent Mayumi Kozakura, incredibly one of three ged just 17 and still living with her family, Ri- falls into bed around 1am. scouts who spotted her the first day she went out na Fukushi has seen more of the world than shopping with a friend in Tokyo’s Harajuku district. most Japanese schoolgirls. Loves New York A She is the newest model sensation mak- Being Japanese ing waves in Europe and New York, wowing on the In between it all, she is studying, which she does runway for the likes of Miu Miu and Marc Jacobs online to fit around her schedule. When high school But at 176 cm (five feet, nine inches) Fukushi is when not chowing down on hamburgers or playing ends in March she hopes to spend more time in New short for a runway model, by Western standards. with her little brother. York, which she loved visiting in September. It’s one of the reasons she admires Kate Moss so Discovered at 14, hailed by Vogue as “ultra-cool” “I really like the people,” she explains, laughing much: the British model who defied beauty norms by and “eye-catching” with her enormous eyes, thick when asked if she thinks New York is loud and dirty pioneering so-called heroin chic is even shorter. eyebrows and bee-sting lips, she is already the vet- compared to Tokyo. She loves the energy, the diver- “When she wears clothes, they look fabulous,” eran of seasons in Paris, Milan and New York -- giv- sity and the get-up-and-go attitude. Fukushi says of Moss. “She has inner beauty and I ing American models Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner Marc Jacobs left a deep impression. She thought think that is so important.” a run for their money. his spring/summer show of rainbow rastafarian locks Tokyo Fashion Week sees Japanese designers “I always believed I could be a star from the mo- “so cute,” although she dissolves into more laughter mostly shun Asian models in favour of white Western ment I was scouted. But at the same time, I still can’t when asked what his towering, seven-inch platform girls, albeit with catwalks in Europe and New York un- believe it’s real,” says Fukushi, delightfully friendly boots were like to walk in. “I was really careful not to der increasing pressure to show diversity. and giggly, yet equally self-assured for her age. slip.” “I like myself and I have confidence. What is wrong She arrives early for an interview with AFP, taking Wearing no make-up, her face is radiant with nat- about being Asian or Japanese?” she says. “I don’t time out from her packed schedule at Tokyo Fashion ural beauty, and her dark brown hair falls just be- feel ‘I am sorry for being Japanese’. If I am confident Week to meet at a chic cafe. low the shoulder. It used to be longer, but was cut that clothes look good on me, people don’t see any- Quick to laugh, she is a dab hand at sign language -- without warning -- backstage at Alexander Wang. thing wrong. So it doesn’t annoy me.” to ease gaps in lost in Japanese-English translation, As a model it pays to be professional and amena- She is dreaming big. She would love to front a yet both shy and vivacious, faultlessly polite and to- ble. Fukushi is both, and besides, the soft-spoken Tai- campaign and walk for Chanel, and perhaps become tally absorbed in the world of fashion. wanese-American fashion genius of New York urban an actress or singer later in life. A girl who loves to rummage around vintage cool was “so kind” to her. She’s a fan of J-pop and likes to retreat into na- stores whenever she is travelling, she dresses for the “He didn’t know where I was from,” she giggled. ture when she gets occasional time off. interview in black -- mini skirt from Paris, turtleneck Described in the Japanese fashion press as “ex- But mostly she’s working. Otherwise, she sleeps from Japan -- and brown handbag from Milan. otic” Fukushi is the daughter of a Spanish-Filipino or eats, she jokes. Hamburgers in New York and steak A silver pendant inscribed “Rina,” in Japanese mother and a Japanese-American father. are her favourites. 10 | MONDAY 24 OCTOBER 2016 HEALTH & FITNESS

mulation of certain proteins in the brain,” said Hu- da Zoghbi, Professor at the Baylor College of Med- icine, US. Some proteins become toxic when they accumu- late; they make the brain vulnerable to degenera- tion. Tau is one of those proteins involved in Alzhe- imer’s disease and dementia, suggested the study. “Scientists in the field have been focusing mostly on the final stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Here we tried to find clues about what is happening at the very early stages of the illness, before clinical irre- versible symptoms appear,” said Cristian Lasagna- Reeves, researcher at the Baylor College of Medi- cine. The scientists reasoned that if they could find ways to prevent or reduce Tau accumulation in the brain, they would uncover new possibilities for de- veloping drug treatments for these diseases. To find which enzymes affect Tau accumula- tion, the scientists systematically inhibited enzymes called Kinases. “We inhibited about 600 Kinases one by one and found one, called Nuak1, whose inhibition resulted in reduced levels of Tau,” Zoghbi added. The scientists screened the enzymes in two dif- ferent systems, cultured human cells and the labo- ratory fruit fly. Screening in the fruit fly allowed the scientists to assess the effects of inhibiting the en- Researchers find enzyme that zymes in a functional nervous system in a living or- ganism. “We found one enzyme, Nuak1, whose inhibition may help prevent Alzheimer’s consistently resulted in lower levels of Tau in both human cells and fruit flies. Then we took this re- sult to a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease and IANS The study, published in Cell Press journal Neu- hoped that the results would hold, and they did. ron, took a three-pronged approach to help sub- Inhibiting Nuak1 improved the behaviour of the due early events that occur in the brain long before mice and prevented brain degeneration,” Zoghbi symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease are evident. added. nzyme Nuak1 is a reliable potential target The scientists were able to prevent those early Confirming in three independent systems - hu- which can be used in drugs to prevent dis- events and the subsequent development of brain man cells, the fruit fly and the mouse - that Nuak1 eases such as Alzheimer’s, finds a research. pathology in experimental animal models in the lab. inhibition results in reduced levels of Tau and pre- E Enzyme Nuak1 helps to prevent accumu- “Common diseases like Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s vents brain abnormalities induced by toxic accumu- lation of toxic molecules in the brain. and dementia are caused in part by abnormal accu- lation.

Selfie viewing on Facebook linked to low self-esteem

f you cannot take your eyes off the innumerable selfies posted on social networking sites like Fa- Icebook, take heed. Researchers have found that the more often people view their own and others’ selfies, the lower is their level of self-esteem and life satis- faction. “Most of the research done on social network sites looks at the motivation for posting and liking content, but we’re now starting to look at the ef- fect of viewing behaviour,” said Ruoxu Wang, one of the researchers from Pennsylvania State Univer- sity in the US. Viewing behaviour is also called “lurking” -- when a person does not participate in posting or liking social content, but is just an observer. line in the Journal of Telematics and Informatics, re- and viewing selfies and groupies. This form of participation in social media may vealed the exact opposite. They discovered that frequent viewing of selfies sound like it should have little effect on how hu- The researches conducted an online survey to through social network sites like Facebook is linked mans view themselves, but the study, published on- collect data on the psychological effects of posting to a decrease in self-esteem and life satisfaction. MONDAY 24 OCTOBER 2016 | 11 ENTERTAINMENT Just took 9 days to write ADHM: Karan Johar

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oted Bollywood director Ka- ran Johar, whose latest- ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’ is all set for Na Diwali release, said he fin- ished writing the story of the film in just nine days. Present at the Jio MAMI 18th Mum- bai Film Festival, Karan told report- ers: “I just took nine days to write the film. I was in New York and while walk- ing around the streets, I was thinking about the pain a person goes through when one-sided love happens. I have gone through that pain. The story of Ae Dil Hai Mushkil talks about this side of a love story.” On being asked if the story would have been told in a different way had tor Pritam and said: “The collaboration emotions. Then why do you think they urag Kashyap) are two different ragas a female directed it, Karan said: “I am with Pritam and Amitabh Bhattachar- are not real?” in the world of music, we can co-ex- trapped in my feminine side more ya is magical. Their work is not only be- “Anurag and I are different in ist,” he said. strongly, so I don’t think it would have ing credited as genius but also adds terms of projecting reality but The film faced flak due to the in- made any difference if the film was di- soul to my story. I thank them from the both of us are real. He deals with volvement of Pakistani actor Fawad rected by a female.” bottom of my heart.” the darker side of reality and I talk Khan in the film and was banned by “I am matured enough to tell a story On being asked as to why his films about love, romance and beau- Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS). from both perspectives. In fact, I rep- are not as realistic as that of Anurag ty. You cannot compare these two The ban was cleared on Saturday after resent women more than men in my Kashyap, Karan told reporters: “Though as every director has his signature MNS demanded that the producers of stories,” he added. my films talk about romance and the style,” he added. the film pay a sum of Rs 5 crore each Talking about the film’s success- complexity of relationships, people can “My film is no less real than Anurag’s. into an Indian Army welfare fund as an ful music, Karan thanked music direc- relate to all my characters and their You can say we (Karan Johar and An- atonement.

Acting and direction many more choices. Also, it is terrifying as there are so many responsibilities. I think there are pros and cons to both, be it acting or direc- both challenging for tion,” the 36-year-old added. “A Death in the Gunj” stars an ensemble cast me: Konkona Sen of Vikrant Massey, Tillotama Shome, Om Puri, Tanuja, Gulshan Devaiah, Kalki Koechlin, Jim Sarbh, and Ranvir Shorey. Sharma The actress says she is really excited for her first feature film, which was premiered on Fri- ctress Konkona Sen Sharma, who day at the ongoing Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Fes- made her directorial debut with “A tival. Death in the Gunj” has said both act- “I am really excited for my first feature film. Aing and direction are challenging for It’s a great honour that the film is the opening her. film for MAMI. It’s also nerve-wracking because “Acting and direction both have difficulties. it’s the first public screening in India. I hope There are things about acting and direction audience like it,” an excited Konkana said. which are enjoyable and interesting as well. I The premiere was attended by Kalki Koech- think both are challenging for me. I can’t com- lin, Huma Qureshi, Neha Dhupia, Rahul Bose, pare,” Konkana said at the 18th Jio Mami Film Angad Bedi, Kunal Kemmu, Soha Ali Khan Festival. among others. Konkana, who has starred in films like “Wake Set in the colonial town of 1979’s McClusk- up Sid”, “Ek Thi Daayan” and “Talvar”, says she ieganj the film revolves around an uneventful it is very liberating being behind the camera. family holiday, which takes a twist when the “You get to exercise a lot more control and guests start playing with the spirits. 12 | MONDAY 24 OCTOBER 2016 ENTERTAINMENT

Faye Marsay, left, Jonas Karlsson, Esther Hall and Kelly Macdonald in "Hated in the Nation."

‘Black Mirror’ is the perfect show for our tech-obsessed world

By Bethonie Butler tions), that determines their social status. Bryce Dal- “Hated in the Nation” is set in London, far enough The Washington Post las-Howard stars as Lacie, an insecure woman con- into the future for the city to be warming up to au- sumed with increasing her score. tonomous cars, but not so far that we’ve moved on In this universe, you can see anyone’s score from Twitter. A police detective (Kelly Macdonald) and social feeds while you’re talking to them, tak- and her younger, tech-savvy colleague (Faye Mar- s there a more perfect paranoia-stirring cocktail ing passive-aggressive small-talk to a new level. A say) investigate the death of a writer who became than the Internet and bees? consultant advises Lacie that she needs “upvotes the subject of Internet scorn after a controversial Both are at the center of a standout episode from quality people,” meaning those with a score in column. Without giving away too much, the plot al- from the third season of Charlie Brooker’s cult- the “high fours,” so she’s thrilled when a childhood so involves government agencies and those bees I Ifavorite anthology series “Black Mirror,” which friend (Alice Eve) who’s a stellar 4.8 asks her to be mentioned earlier. has drawn apt comparisons to “The Twilight Zone” for the maid of honor at her wedding. This, as anyone “Hated in the Nation” balances its surrealism with suspenseful stories about the consequences of tech- who has ever agreed to take part in this tradition timely sociopolitical commentary - something Brook- nology. The show premiered on British television in could predict, is when things start to go south. The er does especially well. “The Waldo Moment,” a sea- 2011, but its most recent episode was a 2014 Christ- episode is infused with wry humor - Cherry Jones son 2 episode that finds an irreverent cartoon bear mas special starring Jon Hamm. Season 3 marks the makes a memorable appearance as a woman with launching a Parliament bid, has been credited with series’ move to Netflix, where you can watch all six a different approach to her self-image - but it’s also essentially predicting Donald Trump’s rise. Brook- episodes starting Oct. 21. appropriately creepy. er recently told Vulture that the 2013 episode was It’s a twisted sort of joke that you need a WiFi While there are more American actors in this “loosely based” on former London mayor Boris John- connection to watch a show that makes the act season than we’re used to seeing on the show, An- son, who has drawn comparisons to the Republican of unplugging so appealing. But the real genius of glophiles should rest assured knowing “Black Mir- presidential nominee. “Black Mirror” lies in its dissection of humanity - how ror” hasn’t made a full Brexit. “Playtest” (directed by There’s more commentary in “Men Against Fire,” our emotions, compulsions and fears inform our use Dan Trachtenberg of “10 Cloverfield Lane”) bridges which offers a dystopian analysis of how technology of technology. Season 3 masterfully carries on this the Anglo-American divide with a horror tale about could affect warfare. Malachi Kirby (“Roots”) stars as tradition, skewering Internet vigilantism, invasion of Cooper (Wyatt Russell), a globe-trotting American a soldier who is horrified to learn the truth behind the privacy and the false personas we present on social man who signs up to test a video game still in de- equipment he and his comrades are using. The story media. velopment in Britain. Being the easygoing bloke that unfolds slowly and ambiguously, typical of “Black Mir- Although fan theories abound on how various ep- he is, Cooper agrees to undergo the “small medical ror” episodes. isodes may be connected, you don’t need to watch procedure” required to participate in the test, and “San Junipero” takes a noticeable departure from them in sequential order or even to catch up on pre- things get pretty scary from there. It’s an unexpect- earlier installments. It’s largely set in the 1980s, and vious seasons (although I’d recommend doing so edly emotional thrill ride. the show factors in all the perms, arcade games and eventually, because they’re that good). Each install- Also set in the UK is “Shut Up and Dance,” easily neon lighting of the era, in addition to a soundtrack ment functions almost as its own short film, with a the season’s most unsettling episode. The story plac- that includes Belinda Carlisle, the Smiths and Robert distinct texture, soundtrack and tone. es Kenny, a socially awkward teen (Alex Lawther), and Palmer. The nostalgia renders an upbeat melancholy In “Nosedive,” director Joe Wright (“Atonement”) a middle-aged stranger (Jerome Flynn), at the center to the episode, which stars Mackenzie Davis and Gu- creates a visually stunning universe that looks like of an Internet blackmail scheme. The episode is espe- gu Mbatha-Raw (sans British accent). a “Pleasantville.” The episode, co-written by cially unnerving because, unlike most “Black Mirror” It’s a magnificent episode. Initially, it might not be Rashida Jones and Michael Schur, imagines a world in installments, which tend to take place in the near fu- what fans would expect from “Black Mirror,” but stick which everyone is assigned a numerical rating, which ture or contain technology not yet available to us, the with it. The show, like the technology it explores, is fluctuates (based on virtual and real-life interac- themes in “Shut Up and Dance” are well within reach. one that you can hardly ever predict. MONDAY 24 OCTOBER 2016 13 CINEMA PLUS

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Conceptis Sudoku: Conceptis Sudoku is a number-placing puzzle based on a 9×9 grid. The object is to place the numbers 1 to 9 in the empty squares so that each row, each column and each 3×3 box contains the same number only once.

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