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WEDNESDAY 26 DECEMBER 2012 • [email protected] • www.thepeninsulaqatar.com • 4455 7741 inside Dwarfs and elves CAMPUS • Texas A&M University overpower Tom Cruise at Qatar hosts mathematics workshop at box ofﬁce P | 4

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HEALTH • Allergies, extra weight tied to bullying: Studies • Endodontic retreatment

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Artist TECHNOLOGY • Tablet as teacher: Poor Ethiopian honoured kids learn ABCs For over five decades, prolific late Qatari artist Jassim Zaini portrayed the history P | 12 and culture of Qatar through his paintings and as a fitting tribute to his pioneering LEARN ARABIC contributions to the country, the Ministry • Learn commonly used Arabic words and their of Culture has named a hall after him. meanings

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The Late Sheikh Hamad bin Abdulla bin Jassim (1973)

Source of inspiration Jassim Zaini

By Raynald C Rivera has been honoured with one of the “I don’t have an idea how many halls at the Ministry of Culture, Arts paintings my father created during n the Qatari art community, and Heritage being named after him his lifetime. In fact, I haven’t seen the name Jassim Zaini is syn- yesterday. some of those published in this book,” onymous with artistic excel- “I’m happy that this hall was Dr Mohammed said, adding that all Ilence, and for the country as a named after my father. I will be the paintings undeniably bore the whole, his legacy is a source of inspi- able to hear my father’s name for mark of his father’s unique style. One of the founding ration for the current and future a long time,” Dr Mohammed bin Looking closely at Jassim Zaini’s generations. Jassim Zaini told The Peninsula after works, one can discern a lot of sen- fathers of the local Zaini was one of the few Qatari the inauguration of the Jassim bin sibility and feel a sense of mystery in artists to witness the country’s devel- Mohammed Zaini Hall. the lines and choice of colours. contemporary art opment from humble beginnings, and He said he felt honoured that the Though he exhibits versatility in along with his contemporaries he hall was named in memory of his media and technique, there is a dis- movement, Jassim documented the social and economic father, which, he added, would foster tinct mark of the artist in each of the transformation of Qatar during the creativity and benefit other artists. paintings, which all feature the use Zaini, was the first fifties and the sixties after the dis- “I don’t think this is just for my of colour to evoke the feelings and covery of oil. father. This is for all artists and those emotions the artist wanted to convey. elected president Aside from his stature as one of associated with arts and culture. I And though his son does not pos- the founding fathers of the local hope this would be a good venue to sess Jassim Zaini’s exceptional artis- of the Qatar Fine contemporary art movement, Zaini produce beautiful works of art which tic flair, he has inherited his father’s was the first elected president of the many people will enjoy for genera- heart for art. Arts Society. Qatar Fine Arts Society. tions to come,” he said. “I think everyone has an artist in Throughout the five decades of his Having created a huge body of art, his heart. Art is feeling, and any type career, the late artist captured on Zaini was considered one of the most of feeling is art. If you are able to feel, canvas key moments in the country’s prolific artists in Qatar. Some of his that means you are an artist; some- recent history, and the unique facets paintings have been documented in thing you may not show in painting of its people and culture. For this, he a 100-page coffee table book. or even writing,” said Dr Mohammed. PLUS | WEDNESDAY 26 DECEMBER 2012 3

While some of Zaini’s original works of art are displayed in the hall, some others are part of museum collections. Dr Mohammed, who has 145 paintings by his father in his personal collection, said he was still surprised to discover paintings by his father which he had never seen before. H E Dr Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kuwari, the Minister of Culture, Arts and Heritage, who knew Zaini personally, said the passing of the painter had left a void in Qatar’s art scene, but his huge volume of work would remain a beacon for artists and art enthusiasts. “We are here to honour one of Qatar’s great names. He left us, but his work will stay with us. He will remain influential with the quality and diversity of his works, from which the current and coming generations will benefit,” he said at the opening of the hall. Dr Al Kuwari expressed admiration for Zaini’s dedication to the Qatari art movement and his lifelong devotion to cre- ating paintings that reflected Qatar’s development, particu- larly the socio-cultural aspect of it. “Our life in Qatar is linked The Sea to the land and the sea and our 1972 culture is based on these two factors, and this man reflected them very clearly in his paintings. Also, he spent a lot of his time immortalizing Qatar’s famous men, especially poets and writers, and their portraits, which tell of specific periods in our history, have now become an essential part of our cultural heritage,” the minister said. Dr Al Kuwari was referring to the nearly 70 portraits of poets and writers from Qatar and the Gulf region which Zaini did in one and a half years. The huge collection featured in an expo two years ago titled ‘Knights of Poetry’, held as part of the Doha Capital of Arab Culture programme. In an interview, Zaini high- lighted the important role poets play in “inspiring all social classes by recording historical and social events.” His works artistically integrate each poet’s portrait and his well-known H E Dr Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kuwari, Minister of Culture, Arts and Heritage, visiting the gallery during the launch of Jassim verses. bin Mohammed Al Zayani Cultural Hall at the Ministry of Culture and Heritage Tower, Doha. Zaini was not only concerned about Qatar, but also the Gulf and the Arab world in general. Baghdad, he had developed a fascina- Spain, Britain, France, Egypt and among the last he participated in. He used to spend time in Cairo tion for the city, and one of his wishes Syria as well as the GCC countries. Dozens of Zaini’s paintings are and Baghdad, reflecting on his before passing away was to visit the Until the end, he was innovat- on display in the newly inaugurated feelings about the general situ- Iraqi capital. ing and exploring new styles and Jassim bin Mohammed Zaini Hall at ation in the Arab world. He was also well travelled, having supporting the growth of Qatar’s the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Having studied at the held solo and collective exhibitions in fine arts movement. The Swalif Heritage Tower. University of Fine Arts in Japan, India, Pakistan, Korea, Turkey, and Mal Lawal exhibitions were THE PENINSULA 4 PLUS | WEDNESDAY 26 DECEMBER 2012 CAMPUS

Qatar Academy student’s essay features in COP18/CMP8 website

leventh-grader Bilal Akbar was just trying to research Efor substantial material for a political journal he’s setting up at school but by the time the 2012 United Nations Climate Change Conference – COP 18/CMP8 ended, he not only participated in this convention’s Youth Day, his insights were also selected by the conference press group for publication online. While this came as a surprise to the Qatar Academy student, his efforts to be part of the conference were certainly worth the unexpected exposure. “I got involved with COP 18 when I decided to start a political Independent school mathematics instructors with Texas A&M University at Qatar officials. journal for QA and I wanted to base the first issue around the conference,” he says. “I wanted to take full Texas A&M hosts mathematics workshop advantage of this unique opportunity where an actual UN gathering exas A&M University at to their first semester math courses have is their high school teachers. A was being held across our school. Qatar recently hosted a at Texas A&M at Qatar. vertical team approach to teach- Initially, I applied for accredita- day long workshop for Raelene Dufresne, workshop pre- ing and learning mathematics, from tion as a member of the press but Tlocal independent high senter and mathematics lecturer at high school to university, is the key they placed me in the youth group school mathematics instructors Texas A&M at Qatar, said, “the time to unlocking the potential in Qatar’s because I wasn’t an adult yet”. at its Education City Engineering has come to open the dialogue between future engineers.” Bilal used his COP 18 article to Building. The workshop, entitled high school and university educators in The workshop was organized as a shed light on the possible role of “On the Transition from High order to alighn the learning outcomes recruitment and outreach effort by the students in changing the situation. School to University Mathematics,” at high school with the learning pre- Office of Academic Affairs. It explained His article can be viewed online at was designed to discuss the needs, requisites of university, and close the the placement process of freshmen at http://www.cop18.qa/en-us/News/ challenges, and successes of the gap that incoming freshmen face. The Texas A&M at Qatar and included a SingleStory.aspx?ID=255 University’s freshmen as they tran- biggest resource that Texas A&M at modeling of a student metacognition The Peninsula sition from high school mathematics Qatar freshmen mathematics students task. The Peninsula MES School athletes to take part in Indian national meet

MES Indian School athletic team, the CBSE Qatar cluster overall champions, will head to participate in the CBSE National Athletic Meet to be held between December 26 to 30 at Velammal School, Chennai, India. The team comprising of 30 athletes, 18 boys and 12 girls, left for India yesterday. MARKETPLACE PLUS | WEDNESDAY 26 DECEMBER 2012 5 Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply launches Qatar branch

he Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply has launched its formal branch Tin Qatar and held its first Annual General Meeting at which Executive Committee Members were elected. The launch of the formal branch fol- lows a two years existence as an infor- mal members’ group in Qatar. In collaboration with CIPS’ regional office in Dubai, the members’ group was also instrumental in successfully hosting the 2nd CIPS Middle East Conference on May 6, 2012, at the Qatar National Convention Centre. The CIPS Qatar Branch commit- ted members for 2013 are: Chair: Adil Mohammad - Qatar Shell, Vice-Chair: Mike Anwana - RasGas, Treasurer: CIPS Qatar elected executive committee. Raul Aliyev - RasGas, Social Media Officer: Naveen Aggarwal - RasGas, Communications Officer: Shailendra Chouhan - RasGas, Education Liaison Joint Secretary: Dhirendra Panday - CIPS is an 80 years old, not-for- chain management. Currently there Representative: Andrew Roy - Ernst RasGas, and Joint Secretary: Dora profit organization registered in the are many companies in Qatar who have & Young, Events Officer: Peter Escobar - Qatar Shell. UK, and exists to promote and develop received accreditation from CIPS for Edy - Commercial and Contract After the AGM, Raju Patel, lecturer high standards of professional skills, their procurement processes. CIPS also Management professional, Committee and writer on strategy, undertook a ability and integrity among all those provides professional accreditation. Affairs: Rao Srinavas - Qatar Airways, training for 100 delegates. engaged in purchasing and supply The Peninsula Salim Matramkot

FROM LEFT: Samer Halabi, Regional Managing Director, KONE Middle East; Nicolas A cake cutting ceremony was held at the United Bank Ltd main branch at Corniche El Khal, Managing Director, KONE Qatar; and Achu Ullattil, Group General Manager, to celebrate Qatar National Day. General Manager Shahid Amin Sheikh (second Dyarco, at a media briefing held prior to the launch of the latest elevator and right), and other senior executives of the bank were present. escalator product by KONE in Doha. W Doha hosts James Bond theme event uests at the W Doha Hotel & and popping candy), among others. being the premier stylish destination Residences mixed and min- Wahm’s resident DJ provided aural property in Doha, as the perfect loca- gled whilst W’s talented New delights with re-mixes of popular 007 tion to introduce this original selection GYork ‘mixsultant’ served tunes. W Doha also screened popular of exciting beverages based on fresh- individually crafted mixers with local James Bond films on its WET Deck, ness, style, and fun. My hope is that ingredients at the hotels ‘Shaken, providing the perfect backdrop for people in Doha, by visiting W Doha, Not Stirred’ event. Hosted by Joseph guests to kick back, relax and enjoy will be able to experience something a Baroski (pictured), Global Director of the special after-dark ambiance. bit exciting and unique and may even Mixer Culture W Hotels Worldwide, Baroski is currently visiting W Doha be a bit surprised to find new possibili- the evening featured a James Bond to share his deep passion for mixology, ties in the form of a beverage, regard- themed ambience at Wahm, the hotels which stems from his days in New York less of his or her usual preferences. My trend-setting pool side lounge. where he honed his craft. Joseph’s tal- opportunity to amplify the extraordi- As Boroski entertained guests ent has taken him to over two dozen nary Wahm experience demonstrates with new and intriguing concoctions countries with a straightforward and W Hotels’ dedication to offering insider such as including Tea-tique (featur- all important two part plan: searching access to a world of ‘wow’. I look for- ing Japanese matcha green tea, fresh the globe for what’s next, and shar- ward to again soon returning to Doha, lime, palm and soda shaken to a tangy ing his knowledge and experience as clearly a major international hub in froth), Rock of the Ages (crushed fresh he goes. today’s connected world.” gooseberries, pomegranate, sugarcane Baroski commented, “I see W Doha, The Peninsula 6 PLUS | WEDNESDAY 26 DECEMBER 2012 TRAVEL Travel Picks: Top 10 New Year favourites

ew Year is a time for fresh starts, hopes, dreams and saying goodbye to the old year. At this time of festive camaraderie and reflection, online travel adviser Cheapflights offers its Top 10 favourite New NYear traditions from across the globe. 1. GERMANY & FINLAND How about a spot of fortune telling to ring in the New Year? Molybdomancy is an ancient technique of divination that involves inter- preting the shapes made by dropping molten lead into cold water. On New Year’s Eve in Germany and Finland, family and friends come together for a spot of lead pouring - Bleigießen in German and uudenvuo- dentina in Finnish - and make predictions for the coming year. It isn’t an exact science and there are no firm rules on what the shapes actually represent. A bubbly surface can mean money is coming your way; a broken shape misfortune. Ships refer to travelling; a ball means luck; a monkey says beware of false friends; and a hedgehog means someone is jealous of you. But don’t get too worried if you receive a bad fortune - the predictions are just for fun.

2. MEXICO In Mexico, families celebrate New Year’s (Vispera de Año Nuevo) with a mix of religion, tradition, superstition and special festive foods. Families decorate their homes in colours that represent wishes for the upcoming year: red for love, yellow for work and green for money. For even more wishes, Mexicans eat a grape (preferably seedless) with each of the 12 clock chimes at the stroke of midnight, while making a wish with each grape. To start the year with a clean slate, another tradition involves writing a list of all the bad and unhappy events that happened over the year, then before midnight the list is thrown into a fire and the negative feelings of the past year are gone. In keeping with the country’s Catholic traditions, Mexican sweet bread 5. PHILIPPINES 8. GREECE (Rosca de Reyes) is baked with a coin or charm hidden in the dough. When In the Philippines, New Year’s Eve (Bisperas ng Bagong Taon) is a While Christmas in Greece is a relatively solemn occasion, New Year’s the bread is served, whoever gets the slice with the coin or charm is said public holiday and people usually celebrate in the company of family Day is filled with celebrations and gift giving. January 1 is the name day to be blessed with good luck for the New Year. and close friends. Traditionally, most households host or attend a Media of Aghios Vassilis (St Basil), the Greek Santa Claus, and many customs are Noche (dinner party). based upon his arrival. 3. WALES Most Filipinos follow a set of traditions that includes wearing clothes On the morning of New Year’s Eve, children go door to door and ask Calennig, the Welsh name for New Year, means New Year celebration with dots (in the belief that circles attract money and fortune) and bright permission to sing kalanta (carols) to bring good wishes to their neighbours, or gift and since ancient times the tradition in Wales has been to give gifts colours to show enthusiasm for the coming year. announce the coming of Aghios Vassilis and bless the house. and money to friends, family and neighbours. Today, it is customary to give Throwing coins at the stroke of midnight is said to increase wealth as Later in the evening, families gather for a meal of roast lamb and an bread and cheese on New Year’s morning, with children receiving skewered does serving circular shaped fruits and shaking of coins inside a metal extra place is set at the table for Aghios Vassilis. apples covered with raisins and fruit. In some parts of Wales, people must can while walking around the house. An onion is hung on the front door (alongside a pomegranate that has visit all their relatives by midday to collect their Calennig. That’s a lot of Things really get loud as people make noises by blowing on cardboard been hanging since Christmas) as a symbol of rebirth and growth. bread and cheese! or plastic horns (torotot) banging pots and pans, playing music, or lighting Around midnight the household lights are switched off and the family fireworks to scare away bad spirits. goes outside. One lucky person is given the pomegranate and smashes it 4. JAPAN against the door as the clock strikes midnight. The Japanese New Year (Oshogatsu) is marked with a range of cultural 6. SCOTLAND As the New Year rolls over, Greek families all over the world cut into a and religious traditions from eating special family meals and making Hogmanay is the Scots word for the last day of the year and has cake - the Vassilopita - bearing the name of Aghios Vassilis. Each Vassilopita temple visits to sending postcards. Since 1873 Oshogatsu has been become one of the world’s most recognised New Year’s celebrations. is baked with a coin or medallion hidden inside and whoever gets it will be celebrated on January 1, but traditionally it followed the Chinese lunar The roots of Hogmanay date back to the celebration of the winter rewarded with good fortune in the New Year. calendar. Omisoka (New Year’s Eve) welcomes Toshigami, the New Year’s solstice, incorporating elements of the Gaelic celebration of Samhain. god, and across the country people celebrate with concerts, countdowns There are many customs, local and national, linked with Hogmanay. 9. ITALY and fireworks as well as more traditional activities. The most widespread is the practice of ‘first-footing’ which starts As you might expect, New Year’s celebrations in Italy start with eating It is customary to send handwritten New Year’s Day postcards (nen- immediately after midnight. First-footing involves being the first per- a whole heap of delicious foods. Lenticchie (lentils) are believed to bring gajo) to friends and family and the post office guarantees any cards sent son to cross the threshold of a friend or neighbour’s home and giving good luck and prosperity in the coming year to those who eat them on New in time will arrive on January 1. symbolic gifts such as salt, coal, shortbread, and black bun (a rich Year’s Eve and represent the money that you will earn in the coming year. Food plays a big part in New Year’s celebrations. People eat a special fruit cake) to bring luck to the householder. This goes on throughout So the more you eat, the more you! Sadly, several of Italy’s more wild New selection of dishes called osechi-ryori, including of boiled seaweed the early hours of the morning and into the next day, and can last Year traditions are rarely seen today. (konbu), fish cakes (kamaboko), mashed sweet potato with chestnut well into mid-January. In the past, people would throw old personal effects out their windows (kurikinton), simmered burdock root (kinpira gobo), and sweetened black But it’s not just about ancient traditions in Scotland. On New Year’s (it doesn’t hurt to be wary of open windows on New Year’s just in case) and soybeans (kuromame). Day a new custom has begun to take hold - the Loony Dook. Since 1987, smash plates, glasses, vases and other pottery against the ground to drive Around 11 pm, people gather at home for one last time in the old year the brave (and the mad) have taken the plunge into the icy cold River away bad spirits. and eat a bowl of noodles—long noodles are associated with crossing Forth in Queensferry, Edinburgh for a refreshing start to the year. The over from one year to the next. On the stroke of midnight, Buddhist event attracts thousands of Loonies, spectators and swimmers alike. 10. CHILE Temples across the country ring their bells exactly 108 times. One of The citizens of Chile have developed a range of traditions to bring them the most breathtaking celebrations takes place at the Zojoji Temple in 7. ECUADOR luck and help make their wishes come true in the New Year. Tokyo where thousands of people gather to release silver helium balloons At midnight, families and communities come together to light fire- Several sure-fire ways of scoring yourself some good fortune involve carrying New Year’s wishes into the midnight sky. works and burn Monigotes - papier-mâché effigies - of politicians, public food. Eating lentils and downing a dozen grapes - one for each month of After the clocks strike 12, many families visit a shrine or temple for figures and popular culture icons. the year - on New Year’s Eve will ensure prosperity in the coming year. Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the year). The puppets range from small, simple, homemade offerings to giant, Sticking a “luca” (1,000 Chilean peso ($2.10) bill) in your shoe before On New Year’s Day, the Japanese give money to children in a tradition detailed, professionally made creations. midnight will see it multiply in the coming year and, if you’re feeling gener- known as otoshidama. Money is handed in small decorated envelopes The puppets are filled with sawdust or newspaper and, in some ous and want to spread the good will around, give your friends, family and called pochibukuro. The amount of money given depends on the age cases, firecrackers. Burning the Monigotes represents getting rid of the neighbours ribbon-wrapped sprigs of wheat at midnight. of the child, but it is not uncommon for kids to get more than ¥10,000 bad feelings, events and spirits of the past year. Reuters (US$120). HEALTH PLUS | WEDNESDAY 26 DECEMBER 2012 7

Health Tips from DOCTOR Allergies, extra weight

Endodontic retreatment tied to bullying: Studies By Genevra Pittman f you’ve ever had a major infection that’s reached the roots of your tooth, relief probably meant ids who have food allergies or are over- I‘Root Canal Treatment’. A root canal can help weight may be especially likely to get get you out of pain and can prevent the need for a bullied by their peers, two new studies tooth extraction. For the most part, root canals are Ksuggest. successful and your dental treatment may last a Not surprisingly, researchers also found targets lifetime. But for the five per- of bullying were more distressed and anxious and cent of root canals that don’t had a worse quality of life, in general, than those heal, endodontic retreat- who weren’t picked on. ment is often necessary to Bullying has become a concern among parents, save the tooth. doctors and school administrators since research Endodontic therapy is a and news stories emerged linking bullying - complicated procedure that including online “cyberbullying” - with depression uses files to extract infected and even suicide. pulp from the root. When “There has been a shift and people are more the infection remains in the Dr E V Kumar and more recognising that bullying has real conse- root’s canals, the tooth may Specialist – Restorative quences, it’s not just something to be making jokes almost two-thirds of 361 teens enrolled in weight- not heal, causing it to become Dentistry about,” said Dr Mark Schuster, chief of general loss camps had been bullied due to their size. reinfected There are several Healthspring World Clinic pediatrics at Boston Children’s Hospital and a That likelihood increased with weight, so that ways this can happen: professor at Harvard Medical School, who wrote the heaviest kids had almost a 100 percent chance - Newly formed tooth a commentary published with the new research. of being bullied, Rebecca Puhl and her colleagues decay can cause a leakage of bacteria into the root Studies suggest between one in ten and one in found. Verbal teasing was the most common form canal. three of all kids and teens are bullied - but those of bullying, but more than half of bullied kids - The dental crown used to protect the tooth figures may vary by location and demographics, reported getting taunted online or through texts cracks, breaks or is placed too late, allowing new researchers noted. and emails as well. infection to enter the root. The new findings come from two studies pub- - The roots weren’t cleaned thoroughly or were lished Monday in the journal Pediatrics. ‘START THE CONVERSATION’ missed completely -- it can be difficult to remove In one, Dr Eyal Shemesh from the Mount Sinai the infection in curved root canals and some of Medical Center in New York and his colleagues Shemesh’s team found only about half of parents the canals may be too hard to see, causing them to surveyed 251 kids who were seen at an allergy knew when their food-allergic child was being bul- remain untreated. clinic and their parents. The children were all lied, and kids tended to be better off when their - The roots were incorrectly sealed or filled. between age eight and 17 with a diagnosed food families were aware of the problem. - The tooth was contaminated by saliva during allergy. He said parents should feel comfortable ask- the procedure. Just over 45 percent of them said they’d been ing kids if they’re being bothered at school or While your dentist may be able to retreat the tooth, bullied or harassed for any reason, and 32 percent elsewhere - and that even if it only happens once, endodontic retreatment is usually performed by endo- reported being bullied because of their allergy in bullying shouldn’t be ignored. dontists, or root canal specialists. The first step in particular. “We want parents to know,” he said. “Start the endodontic retreatment is non-surgical retreatment, “Our finding is entirely consistently with what conversation.” which is performed much like a typical root canal. you find with children with a disability,” Shemesh “Parents whose kids have a food allergy should Your dentist needs to gain access to the roots by either said. really be aware that their kids have the kind of removing the dental crown or drilling directly through A food allergy, he said, “is a vulnerability that characteristic that often leads to being bullied,” the crown itself. The dental crown’s post, which is can be very easily exploited, so of course it will Schuster said. “They should be working with the embedded into the tooth to keep it in place, will need to be exploited.” school to handle the food allergy in a way that isn’t be removed. Once the tooth filling material is extracted, The kids in the study were mostly white and going to make it more likely that their kids will be files are used to reshape the root’s canals, which are well-off, the researcher said - a group that you’d bullied - and they need to be attuned to their kids.” then cleaned and filled with gutta percha. Once your expect would be targeted less often. So bullying That’s the same for parents of overweight and endodontic retreatment is complete, your dental crown may be more common in poorer and minority obese children, he added. will be filled or you will be fitted for a new one. children who also have food allergies. “Kids need their parents to be their allies in Although the procedure is similar to your original But allergies aren’t the only cause of teasing these situations,” he said. “Their parents can help root canal treatment, it requires more precision to and harassment by peers. them still feel strong.” better remove what was missed before. In another study, researchers from Yale SOURCE: bit.ly/cxXOG Pediatrics, online In some cases, your dentist may not be able to University in New Haven, Connecticut, found that December 24, 2012. Reuters remove all of the infection during endodontic retreatment. Your dentist may skip nonsurgical endodontic retreatment altogether if the post that holds your crown in place can’t be removed or if the canals are too narrow, blocked or curved to gain access to them. Hungry? The bugs in the gut want more! If endodontic retreatment doesn’t work or isn’t an ut bugs, which play a vital role in the biology of human beings and animals, could also be driv- option, root end surgery may be required. ing appetite, say researchers in France. “The gut microbiota (bugs) respond both to nutrients If you’re experiencing discomfort in a tooth that Gconsumed by their hosts and to the state of their hosts as signalled by various hormones,” write had a root canal treatment, don’t ignore it. The sooner Vic Norris and colleagues from the University of Rouen, France. you see a specialist, the better chance you’ll have of Gut microbes are thought to comprise a community that interacts with the mammalian nervous saving your tooth and getting relief from your pain! system, also called the enteric nervous system, to stimulate the gastrointestinal tract, says Norris, the Journal of Bacteriology reports. This enteric system contains half a billion neurons, compared with 85 billion neurons in the central nervous system, according to a Rouen statement. It is also becoming clear that gut bugs may be linked with cancer, metabolic syndrome, and thy- roid disease. They may even influence mood disorders, through the action on dopamine and peptides involved in appetite. The gut bacterium, Campilobacter jejuni, has been implicated in the induction of anxiety in mice, adds Norris. 8 PLUS | WEDNESDAY 26 DECEMBER 2012 MOVIE PLUS | WEDNESDAY 26 DECEMBER 2012 9

HOLLYWOOD NEWS BOLLYWOOD NEWS Rihanna’s stalker harmless: Police Five notable Tamil films ihanna’s stalker, who recently trespassed into Dwarfs which impressed Rher Barbados property, is no threat to the singer, according By Haricharan Pudipeddi to police. A German man entered her ensitive subjects and out-of-the-box ideas - of the 143 Tamil property Dec 24 and was just a few and elves films released in 2012, only a handful of content-rich movies feet away from the singer. Simpressed the audience. Of these, we lists five notable ones that After police caught him, it was were unanimously welcomed by critics and fans alike: revealed that he had no clue he had stepped into someone’s private AAROHANAM: Directed by debutant Lakshmy Ramakrishnan, property despite the huge security, Aarohanam is about free-spirited women, who under the pre- reports tmz.com overpower text of gender, are subjected to suppression. In a male dominated The stranger entered Rihanna’s industry, Lakshmy successfully weaved a heart-warming story house from the beach side and had about the search for a missing mother by her children without just come out for a stroll. He was exploiting the condition of any character. Viji Chandrasekhar, let off after investigation. who played the lead in the film, swept everybody off their feet with her performance as a mother suffering from bi-polar disor- Tom Cruise der. One of the highlights of the film is that it addresses a domestic issue with unparalleled sensitivity. The film is all set to be remade in Hindi by Lakshmy herself.

Lionel gifts himself PIZZA: One of the highly successful low-budget films of this year is debutant Karthik Subbaraj’s horror-thriller Pizza. Very few seven Mercedes cars at box office must’ve realised that the opening few minutes of the film sub- tly puts forth what is about to unfold in the next 100 minutes. inger Lionel Richie has gifted Set mostly around the lead character, played by Vijay Sethupathi, himself seven Mercedes cars the film revolves around a pizza delivery boy, whose life under- Sfor Christmas. And the shocked goes dramatic changes whilst on one of his delivery trips. A deft salesman didn’t recognise the famous screenplay by Karthik and haunting score by Santosh Narayanan singer. elevate the experience of the film to insurmountable heights, “I decided to buy myself a Mercedes while Vijay’s performance was impeccable. The film’s rights have - or two! In blue jeans and T-shirt, I been bought in Telugu, Kannada and Hindi. Bejoy Nambiar of walked into a Montgomery, Alabama, he dwarfs and elves of The according to a projection from box office Christmas day. Angeles, thriller Zero Dark Thirty about the Shaitan fame will produce the film in Hindi. dealership and said, ‘I’ll buy seven Hobbit overpowered Tom tracker Hollywood.com. The current record Comedy The Guilt Trip, starring Barbra hunt for Osama bin Laden grossed $410,000 Mercedes.’ Staring, the guy asked, Cruise to take the box office is $10.6bn, set in 2009. Streisand and Seth Rogen as a mother in what box office analyst for Hollywood. NEERPARAVAI: This seabird couldn’t have soared high had it ‘Son, you got some proof?’ I had him title for a second time, grabbing and son on a cross-country drive, pulled in com Paul Dergarabedian described as a not been for the strong backing of director Seenu Ramaswamy. call LA’s Bank of America president. $37.6m in US and Canadian PREMIER POSTPONED $5.4m over three days. The movie opened “huge limited release start for the film.” Without diving in deep into the suffering of fishermen, Neerparavai He hung up and segued from ‘Son’ to, Tticket sales as a crowd of new films fought two days before the weekend, on Wednesday, The movie, considered an Oscar con- sensitively addresses a burning issue. Seenu intelligently marries ‘Mr Richie, right this way, please,’” for pre-holiday audiences. Over the weekend, Jack Reacher debuted scoring a five-day total of $7.4m. tender, will expand nationwide on January humour with tragedy to provide a sense of relief overall, while his nypost.com quoted Richie as saying. Cruise’s crime drama Jack Reacher, a film just days after the Newtown, Connecticut, Also this weekend, Walt Disney Co re- 11. cast, apt to the context of the film, performed with ease and com- The working script for the movie is about a fatal sniper attack, landed in sec- school shooting sparked new debate about released 2001 animated Pixar hit Monsters The Hobbit was distributed by Time posure. Raghunandan’s music was soothing to the ears and his re- said to make fun of Lohan and her multiple brushes with the law. ond place with $15.6m. In third place, adult the impact of movie violence. Reacher Inc in 3D. The movie earned $5m at domes- Warner Inc’s Warner Bros. studio. recording in particular demands a mention. Balasubramaniam’s comedy This is 40 pulled in $12m , according begins with a sniper killing a handful of tic theatres. Next June, Disney is releas- Paramount Pictures, a unit of Viacom Inc cinematography captures the splendour of the fishermen’s hamlet to studio estimates on Sunday. seemingly random victims. A red-carpet ing a prequel to the film called Monsters , released Jack Reacher, The Guilt Trip and and sea adeptly and leaves behind strong impression in the view- Domestic ticket sales for The Hobbit: An premiere and a screening to promote the University. Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away. Comcast ers. Nandita Das’ brief performance breathes life into the seabird. Unexpected Journey fell by about 57 percent $60m production were postponed after the Another new release, the 3D Cirque Du Corp’s Universal Studios released This is during the film’s second weekend. Movie Newtown tragedy. Soleil: Worlds Away, with performances by 40, and Sony Corp’s film studio distributed NADUVULA KONJAM PAKKATHA KAANOM (NKPK): An all Beckham’s expensive receipts typically drop 40 percent to 60 “We opened pre-Christmas with our eyes the famous acrobatic troupe, earned $2.1m. Zero Dark Thirty. new cast and a highly entertaining creative script make NKPK percent each week. wide open,” said Don Harris, Paramount’s In five theaters in New York and Los Reuters one of the best comedies of the year. Never before in Tamil cin- In international markets, Hobbit sales president of domestic distribution, adding ema, was male bonhomie celebrated like it was commemorated holiday in Maldives reached $284m and brought the movie’s that he expected the film’s box office take in this film. When one among four friends happens to forget the global take to $434m, distributor Warner to grow over the coming weeks. He said the last few years of his life along with short-term memory loss after ootballer David Beckham has Bros said. Newtown shooting had “no effect” on the suffering a fatal fall, it is up to his friends to cover the truth and taken his family to an expensive The Hobbit is the first of three movies movie’s opening. get him married. Despite being close to three hours long, NKPK Fholiday to Maldive islands. The based on the classic J R R Tolkien novel Before the weekend, the studio had pre- didn’t let the audiences down with its overall comical presenta- Beckhams family, which include sons set in the fantasy world of Middle Earth. dicted sales of $12m to $15m. tion. Laced with non-stop humour, this film is proof to the exper- Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and daugh- The films, produced by MGM and Warner Adult comedy This is 40 stars Paul Rudd tise of debutant director Balaji Tharaneetharan. A simple story ter Harper, have reportedly spent Bros’ New Line Cinema, are prequels to and Leslie Mann as a middle-aged couple. concocted with humour and friendship worked brilliantly in the £250,000 on their vacation, which the blockbuster Lord of the Rings franchise The studio billed the $35m production from favour of the film. include luxury Reethi Rah resort for that brought in box office gold a decade ago. Bridesmaids producer Judd Apatow as a 11 nights. Producers of The Hobbit and other films “sort-of sequel” to 2007 comedy Knocked MARINA: Despite the presence of lead actors Sivakarthikeyan and The Beckhams’ suite is the priciest hope to enjoy a big boost this week around Up. Oviya, director Pandiraj’s Marina boasts itself as a no-hero, no- available, costing £8,600 a night. But the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. The president of domestic distribution heroine film. Set against the backdrop of Marina beach in Chennai, they have booked three more, each The current crop will face competition for Universal, Nikki Rocco, said the film it’s the story of those who depend on the beach for a livelihood. costing £3,700 a night, taking the from Quentin Tarantino’s Western Django exceeded the studio’s estimates for opening Some may complain that this film has too many stories to tell, but room bill alone to £217,000, reports Unchained, musical Les Miserables and com- prior to a mid-week Christmas, and dis- the crux of this film lies in the malodorous reality that’s aptly cap- thesun.co.uk. edy Parental Guidance this week. missed talk of a Judd Apatow slump since tured through lens of the cinematographer Vijay. In essence, this “It’s the best resort in the Maldives Sales over the coming days are expected his comedy Bridesmaids, which opened to film presents you with the opportunity to look at the once healthy and they are staying in the most expensive rooms,” a source said. to push 2012 to a domestic box office $26.3m in May 2011. environment that we’ve polluted over the years. record. The year is on track to finish with “Adults have choices at this time of year,” $10.8bn worth of ticket sales in the North Rocco said, citing the broad slate of films Jack Reacher American (US and Canadian) market, already on offer and those opening on Tom Cruise in 10 PLUS | WEDNESDAY 26 DECEMBER 2012 BOOKS

A ﬁne time to get lost in a book

By Tracy Grant story will have you talking about the importance of tale, but it includes some historic characters and “being good for goodness’ sake.” raises fascinating questions about trying to change e suspect many of you soon will the past. (Mira’s second adventure, Mira’s Diary: be playing with new toys that Home Sweet Rome, will be published in April.) Santa has left under the tree. Let’s Make Some Great But if that’s not enough, we’ve put together this collection of books Fingerprint Art The Monsters’ Monster Wthat will surprise, delight and keep you reading dur- by Marion Deuchars by Patrick McDonnell ing the holidays. Age 5 and older Age 4 and older All you need to enjoy this book is your finger, an What makes a monster a monster? Is it how big inkpad and your imagination. We bet you didn’t know the monster is? How scary he looks? The way he No Other Story that two thumbprints can create a heart or that behaves? That’s what Grouch, Grump and Gloom by Cuthbert Soup those same two prints can create pigs, cats, bees or ‘n’ Doom discover when these three little monsters Ages 8 to 12 even the alphabet. In the spirit of the season, there’s who live in a castle decide to make one really big, This is the third book in a series that tells the even a way to use your palmprint to create Rudolph. really scary monster. Older kids will enjoy the ref- tale of the Cheeseman family, which is dad Ethan The book is filled with clever ideas, but we think the erences to Frankenstein in this adorable picture Cheeseman and his three “smart, polite, attractive best part is that it will inspire you to come up with book, while little kids will love the playful illustra- and relatively odor-free children.” (The reason why more of your own. tions. Parents will love the message. That’s why if there is no mother is central to the plot, which you do get caught reading a Halloween book after involves time travel, dinosaurs, vikings and, yes, bedtime by mom or dad, you want to pull this one gravy-flavored ice cream.) Even if you haven’t read Twelve Kinds of Ice out and say, “Please read this to me like you did the earlier books in the series — “A Whole Nother by Ellen Bryan Obed when I was little.” Story” and “Another Whole Nother Story” — you’ll illustrated by Barbara McClintock A guaranteed treat for everyone. find this story exciting and mostly laugh-out-loud Age 8 and older funny. While you probably need to be at least 8 to This is a short (just 64 pages) and beautiful book read this book to yourself, it would make a great that tells the story of one winter’s worth of ice. It Invisible Inkling: Dangerous family read-aloud. Ask your parents if you can’t starts with the thin ice that forms on a pail of water curl up on the couch or in front of a fire to read a during the first freeze and continues with the ice Pumpkins few chapters before settling in for a long winter’s that is perfect for a skating party. Even when winter by Emily Jenkins nap. draws to a close and what’s left of the ice are the Age 7 and older thawed-out mittens, you know that some ice always Inkling is an invisible, nearly extinct creature remains: the ice of your memories. This book will called a bandapat. This particular bandapat lives in The Santa Trap have you hoping for a pair of skates under the tree Hank Wolowitz’s laundry basket and causes trouble. by Jonathan Emmett and chilly days this winter. But now it’s October, and fourth-grader Hank hates illustrated by Poly Bernatene October because October means Halloween and his Age 5 and older sister always scares him half to death. Plus he’s got We’re really hoping that none of you reading this is Mira’s Diary: Lost in Paris to find a costume. Worse, Inkling’s favorite food is as bad a kid as Bradley Bartleby. Because even Santa by Marissa Moss pumpkins, so he’s going around the neighborhood finds it hard to put Bradley on a “nice” list. In fact, Age 9 to 12 eating up all the jack-o’-lanterns. Warning: This book Santa won’t give Bradley anything but socks, and bad, Mira is searching for her lost mother, and even if is more likely to make you laugh out loud than cry bad Bradley is fed up with that. So he sets out to trap she’s looking in the right place, perhaps she is looking out in fear. Remember to giggle into your pillow if Santa and steal all the toys that Santa is carrying for in the wrong time. The story moves quickly because you don’t want your parents to hear. good girls and boys. This funny, beautifully illustrated it’s written as diary entries. It’s a very adventurous WP-Bloomberg MOTORING PLUS | WEDNESDAY 26 DECEMBER 2012 11

US motoring magazine Motor Trend has named the Tesla Model S its Car of the Year for 2013. The all-electric plug-in luxury car was selected out of a field of 11 finalists that included models such as the Ford Fusion, Porsche 911 and Hyundai Azera. It is the first time the magazine’s Car of the Year award has ever gone to an all-electric car. Operations at Tesla’s new European Distribution Center in Tilburg, Netherlands will begin December, paving the way for Model S delivery in Europe from March 2013. 12 PLUS | WEDNESDAY 26 DECEMBER 2012 TECHNOLOGY

Tablet as teacher: Poor Ethiopian kids learn ABCs

By Jason Straziuso

he kids in this volcano-rim village wear filthy, ragged clothes. They sleep beside cows and sheep in huts made of sticks and Tmud. They don’t go to school. Yet they all can chant the English alphabet, and some can spell words. The key to their success: 20 tablet computers dropped off in their Ethiopian village in February by a group called One Laptop Per Child. The goal is to find out whether children using today’s new technology can teach themselves to read in places where no schools or teachers exist. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers analysing the project data say they’re already startled. “What I think has already happened is that the kids have already learned more than they would have in one year of kindergarten,” said Matt Keller, who runs the Ethiopia programme. The fastest learner is 8-year-old Kelbesa Negusse, the first to turn on one of the Motorola Xoom tablets last February. Its camera was disabled to save memory, yet within weeks Kelbesa had figured out the tablet’s workings and made the camera work. He proclaimed himself a lion, a marker of accom- plishment in Ethiopia. On a recent sunny weekday, nine months into the project, the kids sat in a dark hut with a hay floor. A boy looks for his tablet computer as others play with theirs which were given by the One Laptop Per Child At 3,380m (11,000 feet) above sea level, the air at project in the village of Wenchi, Ethiopia. night here is chilly, and the youngsters coughed and wiped runny noses. Many were barefoot. But they all eagerly tapped and swiped away on their tablets. studies the origins of reading and language learning barnyard: “Dog, donkey, horse, sheep, cow, pig, cat.” The apps encouraged them to click on colours — and is a consultant to the One Laptop project. She Kelbesa, one of four children, is being raised by green, red, yellow. “Awesome,” one app said aloud. was an early critic of the experiment in Ethiopia his widowed mother, Abelbech Wagari, who dreams Kelbesa rearranged the letters HSROE into one of but was amazed by the disabled-camera incident. the tablet is his gateway to higher education. the many English animal names he knows. Then “It’s crazy. I can’t do that. I couldn’t hack into While the adults appeared grateful for the One he spelled words on his own, tracing the English anything,” she said. “But they learned. And the Laptop opportunity, they wished the village had a letters into his tablet in a thick red line. learning that’s gone on, that’s very impressive to teacher. “He just spelled the word ‘bird’!” exclaimed me, the critic, because I did not assume they would Keller said that Nicholas Negroponte, the MIT Keller. “Seven months ago he didn’t know any gravitate toward the more literacy-oriented apps pioneer in computer science who founded One English. That’s unbelievable. That’s a quantum leap that they have.” Laptop, is designing a programme for the 100 mil- forward.” Wenchi’s 60 families grow potatoes and produce lion children worldwide who don’t get to attend “If we prove that kids can teach themselves how honey. None of the adults can read. They broadly school. Wolf said Negroponte wants to tap into to read, and then read to learn, then the world is support the laptop project and express amazement children’s “very extraordinary capacity to teach going to look at technology as a way to change the their children were lucky enough to be chosen. themselves,” though she said she has no desire to world’s poorest and most remote kids,” he said. “I think if you gave them food and water they see teachers replaced. “We will have proven you can actually reach these would never leave the computer room,” said Teka The goal of the project is to get kids to a stage kids and change the way that they think and look Kumula, who charges the tablets from a solar sta- called “deep reading,” where they can read to learn. at the world. And this is the promise that this tech- tion built by One Laptop. “They would spend day It won’t be in Amharic, Ethiopia’s first language, nology holds.” and night here.” but English, which is widely seen as the ticket to Maryanne Wolf, a Tufts University professor, Kumula Misgana, 70, walked into the hut that higher paying jobs. One Laptop built to Keller and Wolf say they are only at the beginning watch the kids. Three of understanding the significance of how fast the of them had started a kids of Wenchi have mastered the English ABCs. hay fight. “I’m fasci- The experiment will be replicated in other villages nated by the technol- in other countries, using more targeted apps. ogy,” Misgana said. One might wonder whether the children of “There are pictures of Wenchi need good nutrition and warm clothes animals I didn’t even rather than a second language and no teacher — a know existed.” question Wolf said has given her some sleepless He added: “We are nights. a bit jealous. Everyone She thinks she has arrived at an answer. would love this oppor- In remote regions of Africa and elsewhere, she tunity, but we are said, “the mother who has one year of literacy has happy for the kids.” a far better chance to make sure her child can Kelbesa, the boy live to five years of age. They are savvier when it lion, said: “I prefer comes to medicine, to basic health, to economic the computer over development.” my friends because “So at 3am when I’m thinking, if I can do one I learn things with thing ... using my particular knowledge, which is in the computer.” Asked reading and brain development and thinking — this what English words he is my shot; this is my contribution to the nutrition knows, he rattled off a and health of a child.” AP COMICS & MORE PLUS | WEDNESDAY 26 DECEMBER 2012 13

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

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Cartoon Arts International / The New York Times Syndicate How to EASY SUDOKU play Hyper Easy Sudoku Puzzles Sudoku: Place a digit from 1 to 9 in A Hyper Sudoku each empty cell so every Puzzle is solved row, every column and by filling the every 3x3 box contains all numbers from 1 the digits 1 to 9. to 9 into the blank cells. A Hyper Sudoku has unlike Sudoku 13 regions (four regions overlap with the nine standard regions). In all regions the numbers from 1 to 9 can appear YESTERDAY’S only once. Otherwise, a Hyper Sudoku is solved like a normal Sudoku. ANSWER CINEMA / TV LISTINGS PLUS | WEDNESDAY 26 DECEMBER 2012 15

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1 09:30 Omni Sport 08:00 News My Boss (2D) (Malayalam) 10:00 Best Of +3 Fa 09:00 Witness – 5.30 & 11.00pm Cup Chelsea V 10:00 News GULF Liverpool 10:30 Inside Story CINEMA 12:00 Basketball Nba 11:00 News My Boss (2D) (Malayalam) Oklahoma @ 11:30 The Stream – 2.30 & 8.30pm Miami 12:00 News 2 14:00 English Sports 12:30 Fault Lines News 13:00 NEWSHOUR Dabangg 2 (2D) (Hindi) 14:15 Stars Fowler 14:00 News – 5.30 & 11.30pm 15:15 Npower League 14:30 Inside Story Nottingham 15:00 Al Jazeera Forest V Leeds World Vamps (Horror) – 2.30pm 17:30 The Serie A 16:00 NEWSHOUR Show 17:00 News 1 18:00 English Sports 17:30 The Stream The Hobbit: An Expected News 18:00 NEWSHOUR Journey (Fantasy) 20:00 Tennis Masters 19:00 News – 4.30, 7.30 & 10.30pm Highlights 19:30 People & Monte Carlo Power 23:00 Rugby Aviva 20:00 News The Impossible (2D) (Action) Premiership 20:30 Inside Story – 2.30, 9.00 & 11.15pm Bath V 21:00 NEWSHOUR Saracens 22:00 News 00:45 Npower League 22:30 The Stream MALL Rise of the Guardian (3D) 2 Nottingham 23:00 Witness CINEMA (Animation) – 5.00pm

Jack Reacher (2D) (Action) – 6.45pm 16:35 Rescue Vet 16:00 GI Dough 17:00 Rescue Vet 16:25 GI Dough 17:30 Too Cute! 16:55 Border Security The Reef 2 (3D) (Animation) 19:20 Call Of The 18:45 Border Security – 2.30 & 6.45pm Wildman 19:10 Mythbusters 19:45 Call Of The 3 20:05 Mythbusters Wildman Jack Reacher (2D) (Action) 21:00 Deception With 20:15 Gator Boys – 4.15, 8.30 & 11.00pm Keith Barry 21:10 In Search 21:55 Walking The Of The Giant Amazon Anaconda The Reef 2 (3D) (Animation) 22:50 Curiosity: 22:05 Biggest And – 2.30, 4.00, 5.30 & 7.15pm X-Ray: Baddest Yellowstone 23:00 Shamwari: A 1 23:45 Superhuman Wild Life The Impossible (2D) (Action) – 9.00 & 11.15pm

ROYAL Vamps (Comedy) – 2.30pm PLAZA 14:00 Built for the Kill 09:00 K-9000 16:00 Hunter Hunted 10:35 Rockula 2 17:00 Kalahari 12:05 Smile Jack Reacher (2D) (Action) Supercats 14:00 What Did You – 4.00, 6.30, 9.00 & 11.15pm 18:00 Wild Case Do In The War Files Daddy 19:00 Hidden Worlds 15:55 New York, New My Boss (2D) (Malayalam) 20:00 Monster Fish York 3 – 2.30, 5.15, 8.00 & 10.45pm 21:00 Built for the Kill 18:50 A Star For Two 22:00 Asia’s 20:25 Cadillac Man Deadliest 22:00 The Unforgiven Jack Reacher (2D) (Action) Snakes 00:05 Madonna: Truth – 3.00 & 5.30pm 23:00 Hunter Hunted Or Dare

The Impossible (2D) (Action) 1 – 8.00pm 16:00 Angelo Rules 11:25 Wife vs. 16:50 Thundercats Secretary 12:55 Northwest The Hobbit: An Expected 17:15 Generator Rex Passage Journey (Fantasy) – 10.30pm 17:40 Eliot Kid 18:30 Regular Show 15:00 Unsinkable 19:15 Ed, Edd n Eddy Molly Brown The Reef 2 (3D) (Animation) 20:10 Johnny Test 17:05 Anchors Aweigh – 2.30, 4.15 & 6.00pm 20:35 Ben 10: Alien 19:20 3 Godfathers Force 21:05 Clash Of The LANDMARK 2 22:15 Grim Titans Jack Reacher (2D) (Action) Adventures Of... 23:00 Casablanca – 8.15 & 11.00pm 23:00 Ben 10

Rise of the Guardians (3D) Animation – 2.30 & 4.15pm 12:00 Mrs. Miracle 14:15 Treasure Buddies 14:00 Below The 16:00 Lucky Dragon The Impossible (2D) (Action) 3 Beltway 18:00 The Muppets – 6.15 & 11.30pm 16:00 Cars 2 20:00 The Swan 18:00 Jumping The Princess Broom 22:00 Mickey’s The Hobbit: An Expected 20:00 Friday After Twice Upon A Journey (3D) (Fantasy) – 8.15pm Next Christmas 22:00 The Dilemma 23:15 Blue Elephant 2 16 PLUS | WEDNESDAY 26 DECEMBER 2012 POTPOURRI

Today in Qatar

Magida El Roumi Concert When: 10 Jan 2013, 8pm - 11pm WHERE: Katara Amphitheater WHAT: Internationally renowned Lebanese singer Magida El Roumi will perform a unique concert in Katara’s Amphitheater, singing from her new album and a bouquet of her gold hits.

Yan Pei-Ming “Painting the history” When: 9am-8pm, Till Jan 12, 2013 Friday 3pm to 9pm WHERE: QMA Gallery, Bldg 10 WHAT: Curated by Francesco Bonami, this exhibition proﬁles three types of history- makers and highlights the power of painting as a medium for recording historical events. Free entry

Forever Now When: Till March 31, 2013; 11am-6pm WHERE: Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art WHAT: Forever Now proposes new readings based on the works of ﬁve artists from Mathaf’s permanent collection. This exhibition unpacks new narratives that posit a unique understanding of ﬁve diverse artists: Fahrelnissa Zeid, Jewad Selim, Saliba Douaihy, Salim Al–Dabbagh and Ahmed Cherkaoui. Free entry

Art of Travel WHEN: Till Feb 11, 2013 (Sun, Mon, Wed: 10:30-5:30; Tue: closed; Thu, Sat: 12noon-8pm; Fri: 2pm-8pm) WHERE: Al Riwaq Hall next to the Museum of Islamic Art WHAT: A watercolour album dated 1590 was commissioned by Bartholomäus Schachman, mayor of Gdansk in 1604. It documents what he saw during his travels through the Ottoman Empire in 1588-89, depicting costumes and people, scenes of everyday life, festivals and ceremonies. The pages of the album are on display along with related artworks and documents providing visitors with a fascinating and vivid view back in time to the 16th century. Entry: Children Free, adults QR:25

Mathaf Student Art Exhibition: Transform When: Till Jan 13, 11am - 6pm Where: Mathaf, Museum of Modern Art What: Exhibition showcases students’ work, ranging from installations, videos, paintings and mixed media sculptures to photographs.

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Today in Qatar

If you want your events featured here mail the details to [email protected]

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