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by Isabel Ovalle Two friends met through the Spanish Speaking fter founding a ballet in Singapore, doing so in Qatar Ladies group of Qatar came swiftly to Cristina Cobos, and shared their love of Aa Mexican who moved to Doha over four years ago. On her arrival she met dancing, realising that the cofounder and co-director of Ballet their expatriate status Folclórico Latinoamericano, Yulyer Prada, from Colombia. Little by little, they put gave them a unique together a group of women who dance to Latin American music, spreading the cul- opportunity to serve as ture and folk dances of their home coun- ambassadors of their tries, like Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela and Argentina. respective cultures, The two friends met through the Spanish focusing on folk dances Speaking Ladies group of Qatar and shared their love for dancing, realising that their of their homelands. expatriate status gave them a unique oppor- tunity to serve as ambassadors for their respective cultures, focusing on folk dances of their homelands. With this objective in mind they began recruiting women, all of them had previ- ous experience in dancing. The group cur- rently has 14 members who perform at least twice a year in events organised by the Spanish Speaking community, as well as in the shelter for Filipina women and in the Catholic Church of Doha, Our Lady of Rosary. During the Christmas season, the group also performs in the church’s fund raiser to help local workers. PICS: SALIM MATRAMKOT For these ladies, dancing is the best way to pass on the colourful and rich culture of their countries, it’s like speaking an extraordinary language that the audience will understand whichever their national- ity. For some of the dancers, being a part of this group is “a dream come true”, because it allows them to practice dances from their Passion country and feel connected to it while they do it. The group, like many others in expat communities, serves as a base for “extracur- ricular activities” and, ultimately, to make for friends. Members of the group have many things in common, given that most of them have moved to Qatar due to their husbands dance work. Some have jobs, whilst others take care of the family, whereas all, coming from various backgrounds, share a passion for dancing. PLUS | THURSDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2012 3

Cristina Cobos (Mexico) Ballet Folclórico Yulyer Prada (Colombia) Ivon Pulido (Mexico) Latinoamericano Adriana Lobo (Argentina) Dancers Yezenia Navarro (Mexico) Gloria Cruz (Mexico) Valeria Morandi (Italia) Dubraska Wawi (Venezuela) Mariana Sánchez (Mexico) María Victoria Ruiz Pilar Colorado (Mexico) Almendra Campos (Mexico) Aurora Sánchez (Mexico)

The co-director of the group, Yulyer Prada, told The Peninsula how, through dance, she has been able to teach her children about her roots. She added that being in Qatar, folk “has reached a different level” for us. Qatari nationals also enjoy watching the per- formances of these Latin American dancers, and complement the bright colours and striking fab- rics of the characteristic clothing of the different countries. These particular garments are, in most cases, brought from America, while some pieces are made in Qatar. The cofounder of the group, Cristina Cobos, reminisced about finding the traditional poncho for the Baile del viejito (Dance of the old man), which she spotted in the most unexpected place, a store for camels. The dancers used the cloth that is placed on top of the camel, with a hole for the hump, as ponchos. Dancers participate in the group’s activities for free and have no sponsors. Consequently, some- times they run into complications such as find- ing a place to rehearse. Luckily, two years ago, a friend of the group offered them the possibility to rehearse in Al Rayyan Village compound. The group has performed in weddings, in the French school during the Spanish language week and at Stenton University, among other venues. The next chance to see them will be at Doha’s Got Talent festival, on December 19 and 20, and at the celebration of the day of the Lady of the Rosary. The ballet performes dances from Mexico, such as: El son de la negra, Las alazanas, and El jarabe tapatío, from the Jalisco región; La bruja, El colás, El canelo, and La bamba, from Veracruz; Flor de piña, and Pinotepa, from Oaxaca; Danza de los viejitos, from Michoacán; Pávido Návido, from Monterrey; and Las Chiapanecas, from Chiapas. Other Latin American dances performed by Ballet Folclórico Latinoamericano include the Joropo from Venezuela and the Tango la cumpar- sita, from Argentina, as well the Bambuco, Bullerengue, Pollera colorá, and El pescador, from Colombia. Many of these Latin American folk dances have their origin in peasant towns and indigenous tribes. The influence of the Spanish culture is also noticeable in the clothing and ballets. In the case of Mexican folk, its roots are a mixture of indigenous, European and African cultures, and it continues to change. The Peninsula 4 PLUS | THURSDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2012 COMMUNITY Shantiniketan marks Annual Day Mega show by

hantiniketan Indian school Tollywood stars organised it 13th Annual Day on Tuesday in its Barwa elugu Kala Samiti (TKS) and Al Scampus. Maadeed Food Stuff are jointly The Annual Day titled ‘Together we Torganising a mega event on can change the world’ was inaugurated November 22 – The Style 2012. Leading by Khalid Al Sayed, Editor-in-chief, Television channel ETV from Andhra The Peninsula, at a function presided Pradesh, India, is the media partner. over by K C Abdul Latheef. This event is expected to be telecast in In his inaugural address, the chief ETV telugu television channel in January guest expressed his pleasure to receive 2013. a guard of honour by the school’s The event includes preliminary dance Scouts and Guides. competition between popular TV real- “Children have immense potential Khalid Al Sayed, Editor-in-Chief, The Peninsula, addressing the gathering. Right: ity show dance groups. Judges panel and creativity. It is to be identified P Surendran, novelist, releasing the school’s newsletter to Kareem Abdullah. consist of popular reality show judge and developed,” said Suman Sharma, Tarun Master, highly talented dancer Second Secretary, Indian Embassy, Satya Master and Tollywood’s popular Qatar, in her key-note address. marked its own place in the history statistically, since the establishment Heroine Raasi. Releasing the school’s newsletter of Indian literature. I understand of the school. Latest Tollywood Telugu dance num- The editio princeps of SIS news ‘n’ views’ Shantiniketan Indian School prevails A variety of cultural programmes bers by popular cine heroines Kamna, P Surendran, eminemnt novelist and its esteem by imparting quality educa- with the support of LED technology Udaya Bhanu and Sneha Latha, com- writer in Malayalam, mentioned about tion for a better world,” he added. were staged. More than 700 students edy scenes by mimicry artist Siva reddy Qatar’s noble history and the existence Muhammed Ismail, Principal of participated in a gala of events. and songs by popular singer Malavika of SIS in such a historical background. SIS, in his annual report, presented Present on the occasion were are also on the cards. “The very word ‘Shantiniketan’ has school’s milestones and achievements Sameera Al Raesi, Chief Educational Organising committee is led by Officer, SEC, Muhammed Qais Al Ramesh, the Managing Director of Derai, Advisor, Chairman’s office, Al Maadeed Food Stuff and Prakash GSSG, Dr Khalid Ali Al Naeemy, Rao, President of Telugu Kala Samiti President, Society for Human Rights (TKS-Qatar). and Arab Union for Blinds, Capt “This will be the first of its kind in Muhammad Obaid Turky, Section Doha by Tollywood cine artists. A large Head, Community Police, South Zone, group of 52 artists consisting actors, Hasan Juma Al Muhannadi, GM of actresses, singers, comedians, danc- Barwa Village, Kareem Abdullah, ers and musicians well known in their President, ICBF, Tarun Basu, respective fields from Hyderabad are President, ICC and management com- going to perform in the event.” mittee members K V Abdul Latheef, More info available on 55368115 or Shukoor, VT Faisal, Abdul Kahadar, 55636042. The Peninsula Advt Mohamed Iqbal, Shahanas Noorudheen, KV Noorudheen. The School Head Boy Ziauddin wel- Flamenco comed the gathering and Sona Salim, School Head Girl, proposed the vote of workshop by thanks. The Peninsula Spanish dancer

panish Pakistan Welfare flamenco Sdancer Forum organises Rubén Martín will conduct a cancer awareness workshop next month from programme December 2 to 5. Classes akistan Welfare Forum (PWF) are open to organised cancer aware- all – beginners Pness programme at Pakistan and intermedi- Education Centre (PEC) recently. ate level. The The programme under the theme – workshop will be organised in two ‘Know it before it’s too late!’ – was venues – the Ritz-Carlton in West Bay, conducted by National Centre for and Yama Yoga Studios, close to Salwa Cancer Care and Research (NCCCR). Road. The lessons at Ritz-Carlton hotel The session started with will be from 5.30 to 7.30pm for begin- recitation followed by the welcome ners and 7.30 to 9.30pm for participants address by PWF Vice-President in intermediate level. Ahmad Hussain. This kicked off a The Pakistani Ambassador M Sarfaraz A Khanzada with PWF and NCCCR officials. Classes at Yama Yoga Studios are series of informative presentations only for beginners, and will be taught in that addressed all the key aspects of Dr Kulsum from Hamad Medical “Be Breast Aware”, was also con- the morning from 11.30am to 1.30pm. breast and cervical cancer common Corporation (HMC) also delivered ducted by the NCCCR staff. The goal of these courses is to in women of all ages. speeches that added significant value The closing session was chaired by improve the technique of feet and These presentations were made to the session. All presentations M Sarfaraz A Khanzada, Ambassador arms, working in Solea and Tangos in by the team from NCCCR that was emphasized on the early detection of of Pakistan to Qatar, and attended particular. led by Dr Abdul Rehman, who is this disease for its successful treat- by Khanzada, the PEC Principal, and The course fee for the eight hour also the General Secretary of PWF. ment and cure. To help in the early staff, and the members of the PWF workshop is QR700. For registration Dr Mohammad Illyas Khan and detection a workshop session, titled Steering Committee. The Peninsula contact 70181971. The Peninsula CAMPUS PLUS | THURSDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2012 5 Bazm-E-Alig Qatar holds debate competition

azm-E-Alig Qatar, an Alumni Association of Students from Aligarh Muslim University in India, organised the 22nd Annual debate Bcompetition for students of English speak- ing schools based in Doha. The event took place on November 16 at the new auditorium of Birla Public Scholl. There were participants from Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi Schools. The topics of debate of this year’s were: for the junior category, ‘Are test scores a good indication of a School’s Performance?’ and for the senior category, ‘Oil has been more of a curse than a blessing for the ’. The students presented their different views, by analyzing the main points of the topics. M S Bukhari, Managing Director of Satco Khursheed Khan and International, Anil Sharma, Country Head of Tata Jawed Iqbal of Bazm- Consultancy Services Qatar, and Prajayan M, human E-Alig, with judges resources of Consultant Tata Consultancy Services and participants of Qatar, were judges for the event. Bukhari encour- debate competition. aged the participants to enhance their debating skills and understanding of the subjects. In junior category, the fist position went to Amna Nasir from category, Aditya Divakar Karkera from Birla Public for overall best performance was won by Pakistan Pakistan Education Centre (PEC), while in the senior School (BPS) won the first prize. The Sir Syed Trophy Education Centre (PEC). The Peninsula

Education minister of Brunei visits Ideal Indian School releases web magazine Qatar Independent Technical School

The Education Minister of Brunei Pehin Abu Bakar Apong visited Qatar Voice Out, the Literary Club of Ideal Indian School, released its web magazine Independent Technical School recently. Abdulla Yousuf Shams, the School Word’s Worth on November 20. Principal Syed Shoukath Ali handed over the first Manager, Mohammed Al Tawalba, Academic Vice-Principal, and Sherif Abu issue of printed version of online magazine to the Heads of Sections. Word’s Zaid, Technical Vice-Principal, led the school staff in receiving the minister and Worth, a compilation of students’ articles and poems, will be available on the his delegation. school website www.idealschoolqatar.com/updates. CNA-Q celebrates global exchange for International Education Week

ollege of the North Atlantic-Qatar (CNA-Q) languages in this environment.” held several days of activities in celebra- “Last year for our Global Village we had a group tion of International Education Week from of students from a CNA campus in Canada,” Dr CNovember 12-15. MacLeod said, “and one of the students later spoke In keeping with CNA-Q’s 10 Year Anniversary pro- about how just one week here changed his life… we gramme, the week’s theme ‘Celebrating the Past and often don’t realize that these experiences truly do Looking to the Future through Global Citizenship’, change our world.” Dr Firouz Darroudi was launched with a parade of flags ceremony rep- Special guest speaker Dr Firouz Darroudi, resenting the 47 nationalities on campus. Professor of Radiation Genetics & Chemical is the new paradigm in education, and it is the link “I think we capture the essence of International Mutagenesis in the Department of Toxicogenetics at between education and research that can lead to a Education Week every day on campus,” said Dr Ken Leiden University Medical Center, spoke to students successful career.” MacLeod, President of CNA-Q. and staff about the importance of global citizenship CNA-Q’s Dr. Mike Long, Chair of Applied “We gain great personal growth by being aware and of post-secondary education – particularly the Research, provided information to students on and accepting of the diverse range of cultures present value of career colleges such as CNA-Q. applied research opportunities, and featured guest at our college. On the professional side, we have the “Getting a good job today is harder than is has speaker George Tavola spoke of Reach Out to Asia’s incredible opportunity to speak and learn in multiple been for decades,” shared Dr Darroudi. “Research volunteer programme. The Peninsula 6 PLUS | THURSDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2012 MARKETPLACE

Vodafone gets Keralite Engineers Forum celebrates 20th anniversary

new customer eralite Engineers Forum Secretary, Tamil Nadu, spoke on & CEO of Texas A&M University in (KEF) celebrated their ‘Visionary Approach for Sustainable Qatar Dr Mark H Weichold. KEF operations director K20th Anniversary with a Development’ and Dr May Mathew, Chairman Mibu Jose delivered the Technical Seminar on “Sustainable Sr Town Planner, GCDA, Kerala, Presidential address and General odafone Qatar appointed Marc Norris Development”. spoke on ‘Environmentally Efficient Secretary Sajeet George proposed as Customer Operations Director. P H Kurian , Principal Secretary-IT, Management System’. Chief Guest of the vote of thanks. A new logo and VNorris joins Vodafone Qatar from Government of Kerala spoke on the event was the First Secretary of members’ directory 2012 edited by Vodafone Ghana where he held the role of ‘Role of IT & ITES in Emerging Indian Embassy P S Sasikumar and N V Raghavan were also released on Commercial Director. Countries’, P C Cyriac, Former Chief the Guest of Honour was the Dean the occasion. The Peninsula “Marc brings to Vodafone Qatar extensive telecoms experience from all over the world. I and the entire executive team welcome him on board and look forward to working with him in bringing world class services to our customers,” said Richard Daly, CEO, Qatar Foundation official wins HR Vodafone Qatar. The Peninsula Professional of the Year award assan Al Hammadi, Executive Director of Human Resources at Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, received Air Arabia launches the prestigious “HR Professional of the Year” H Hassan Al award at the HR Summit and Expo 2012 in . Hammadi The award, which is one of nine Middle East HR new mobile website receiving the Excellence Award categories, is granted to an individual award. ir Arabia announced the launch of its who has played a crucial role in developing effective HR new mobile website. Passengers can policies and practices. Ause their smart phone to access www. Al Hammadi was chosen from amongst a talented group airarabia.com now. of highly-respected HR professionals in the region. The The mobile website, which can be awards, presented on Sunday, showcased outstanding suc- accessed from any smartphone allow pas- cess and celebrated individuals who have made a significant of Administration at Qatar Foundation. sengers to check flights, purchase air tick- contribution to creating a skilled workforce for the future. “The real challenge in managing human capital at Qatar ets, check travel details, view reservations, “With Hassan Al Hammadi at the helm, the HR team Foundation lies in the diverse interests of the Foundation, change flights, select seats, pre-book check- is committed to understanding the complex and unique namely education, research and community development. in baggage, and many more. nature of Qatar Foundation’s work. Al Hammadi has effec- As a team, we have executed a true transformation by Currently offered in English and lan- tively implemented a strategic and coherent approach to employing strategic governance, deploying enabling tech- guages, the new mobile website will see more the management of the organisation’s most valued asset, nology and optimising operational processes,” said Al language additions in the months to come. its human capital,” said Rashid Al Naimi, Vice President Hammadi. The Peninsula “At Air Arabia, we place great importance in investing in leading technology and iden- tifying new areas where we can make our customer’s flying experience more convin- ient,” said, Adel Ali, Group Chief Executive Porsche Centre Doha launches ‘kids driving school’ Officer, Air Arabia. “The newly designed mobile website and orsche Centre Doha is launching the next season of Kids driving school the improved web check-in facility just reiter- the popular Porsche Kids Driving School (PKDS) in inside Porsche centre. ate this by incorporating additional features Pa bid to teach children about the importance of road that our passengers will find convenient and safety. The specially designed edutainment programme easy.” raises awareness of the importance of road rules, traffic Air Arabia’s online check-in facility, which signs and safety to increase children’s’ safety in every- was earlier restricted only for outbound day traffic situations. The exercise also instills a lasting passengers travelling from Sharjah, enables awareness in future drivers in a bit to curb potential for passengers to check-in 12 hours before dangerous driving amongst youth. their flight. The new online check-in facility “We believe it is important to teach children about road is launched in partnership with SITA-DCS. and driver safety from an early age,” commented Salman In addition, the airline has also rolled out Jassem Al Darwish, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer its enhanced online menu, allowing custom- of Porsche Centre Doha, Al Boraq Automobiles Co. wll. that responsible driving is important for their future ers not only to book their meals in advance, “Through the PKDS initiative we teach children the well-being.” For more information or to register schools rather to choose from a variety of over 50 importance of road safety whilst also introducing them can contact 44599693 or mail Cantillana.Cherrie@boraq- items of food and beverage. to practical driving skills to make them understanding porsche.com.qa. The Peninsula The Peninsula HEALTH PLUS | THURSDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2012 7

eing out of work could up the risk of a heart Health Tips attack and it could be Bworse for those who are from DOCTOR fired or asked to leave. Matthew Dupre and his colleagues from Duke University, US, examined links Breast Ultrasound between different stretches of unemployment and the risks for (Sonomammography) heart attack, known as acute myocardial infarction (AMI), reast cancer is the leading cause of can- in more than 13,000 Americans cer among women in Qatar. (As published aged 51 to 75 years. Bin the Asian Pacific Journal Of Cancer Dupre said: “Although the Prevention. 2008 Jan-Mar; 9(1):19-24) risks for AMI were most In our series of articles dedicated to ultrasound significant in the first year after in women, this week our focus will be on breast job loss, unemployment status, ultrasound. cumulative number of job losses and cumulative time unemployed Ultrasound instructions: were each independently 1. Visit your radiologist, 15 minutes earlier than associated with increased risk your appointed time. for AMI.” 2. Bring your previous ultrasound reports with The study group, with a you. median age of 62, had 1,061 3. A physician/doc- AMI events (7.9 percent) tor should examine the during 165,169 person-years of breast(s), before performing observation, the journal Online an ultrasound (scan). First by Archives of Internal Job loss could Medicine reports. When should a breast In the study group, 14 ultrasound be performed? percent were unemployed at As opposed to a mam- the start, 69.7 percent had one increase heart mography, sonomammog- or more cumulative job losses Dr. Sneha Dinesh Patel raphy can be performed and 35.1 percent had spent time Specialist - Radiology anytime during the men- unemployed, according to the Healthspring World Clinic strual cycle with no special Daily Mail. attack risk preparation. Statistical analysis indicated that AMI risks were significantly How is a breast ultrasound performed? higher among the unemployed A special probe (linear, high frequency probe) and that risks increased Dupre added: “We found that increases in job instability and is used to scan the entire breast(s) and the sur- incrementally from one job loss the elevated risks associated unemployment among workers, rounding area which includes the armpit(s) (axil- to four or more cumulative job with multiple job losses were additional studies should lary region). losses compared with no job loss. of the magnitude of other investigate the mechanisms The risks of a heart attack traditional risk factors, such as contributing to work-related Why should a breast ultrasound be were particularly elevated within smoking, diabetes mellitus and disparities in AMI to identify performed? the first year of unemployment hypertension. viable targets for successful The American College of Radiology recom- but not thereafter, according to “In the context of the interventions,” concluded Dupre. mends breast ultrasounds for women: the study. current economy and projected IANS a. A breast lump (mass) can be felt or a general lumpiness in the breast b. In high risk patients (eg: family history for breast cancer, past history of breast cancer) <30 years of age. Sweat glands help heal wounds c. Any problems in ladies’ with breast implant’s d. Additional method to evaluate the breast, on’t be too surprised if the glands that discovered one of the body’s most powerful when mammography (special x-ray/radiograph make you sweat could also help heal secret weapons in healing. of the breast), is unclear. skin wounds, such as scrapes, burns “By identifying a key process of wound e. Taking a tissue sample from the mass in the Dand ulcers, says a new study. closure, we can examine drug therapies with breast or armpit (axillary region), using a needle Human skin is rich with millions of sweat a new target in mind: sweat glands, which are (biopsy). glands that help the body cool down after a trip very under-studied,” Rittie said, according to a to the gym or on a warm day. They also play a Michigan statement. Who performs a breast ultrasound? key role in providing cells for recovering skin Previous understanding of wound closure was A trained doctor or technician, in the field of wounds, according to a University of Michigan that new skin cells originate from hair follicles radiology or ultrasound. If a technician preforms Health System research. and from intact skin at the edge of the wound. the ultrasound the doctor/radiologist will review “Skin ulcers - including those caused by The Michigan findings demonstrate that cells the pictures (images) and generate a report. diabetes or bed sores - and other non-healing arise from beneath the wound, and suggest that wounds remain a tremendous burden on health human sweat glands also store an important Can breast ultrasound be performed in services and communities around the world,” reservoir of adult stem cells that can quickly be men? said ILaure Rittie, research assistant professor recruited to aid wound healing. Yes. Breast ultrasound is usually performed, of dermatology at Michigan Medical School, who “It may be surprising that it’s taken until now alongside mammography. led the study. to discover the sweat glands’ vital role in wound “Treating chronic wounds costs tens of repair. But there’s a good reason why these billions of dollars annually in the US alone, and specific glands are under-studied - sweat glands this price tag just keeps rising. Something isn’t are unique to humans and absent in the body working,” Rittie was quoted as saying in the skin of laboratory animals that are commonly American Journal of Pathology. used for wound healing research,” added Rittie. Now, Michigan researchers believe they have IANS 8 PLUS | THURSDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2012 MOVIE PLUS | THURSDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2012 9

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Tyler serves pizza slices in New York Raghavan scripting a thriller erosmith frontman Steven Tyler left a smile on the faces of hun- gry revellers in the West Village here when he served pizza slices riram Raghavan says he is working on the script of his next film and Ahimself. will most probably make an announcement by next week. He served slices at Bleecker Street Pizza in the early hours of Sunday. S “I am scripting my next film right now. It is a thriller. I can’t If sources are to be believed, Tyler strolled in after midnight with three disclose anything more about it as of now. We will be making the official friends, reports nypost.com. announcement by next week or so,” Raghavan, whose last venture was Saif “He was in a great mood and got behind the counter to serve slices to Ali Khan-Kareena Kapoor-starrer Agent Vinod, said. other customers. Steven was friendly and posed for several pictures. He He hopes to complete the final draft of the script by December and said: was there for nearly an hour,” said a witness. “It is too early to think about the cast as of now. We will be locking the Tyler was in town for an Aerosmith concert at Madison Square Garden. script by December and then we will think about the cast.” The yet-to-be-titled movie is slated for a 2013 release. Raghavan earlier directed Johnny Gaddaar and Ek Hasina Thi. Cruise terribly misses Suri ctor Tom Cruise, who got divorced from Still in film industry because of Aactress Katie Holmes, reportedly gets emotional critics: Sonam Kapoor when he is away from his six-year-old daughter Suri. ctress Sonam Kapoor admits that “He cries at night because her films have not “done well” but he misses her so much. Acritics always supported her work Both of them are taking the and that is why she is still part of the Hindi divorce really hard, and it’s film industry. tough on Katie because she The 27-year-old started her career with has to deal with Suri’s public 2007 film Saawariya and went on to do mov- meltdowns,” showbizspy.com ies like Aisha, Mausam and Players, which quoted a source as saying. failed to set the cash registers ringing at “But Suri knows she’s the box office. However, the actress feels deeply loved by both her her work was always appreciated by critics. mom and dad. And she’s Cooper, Lawrence shine in “Honestly, my films have not done very bravely facing all the changes well but I am in the industry because of brought on by the divorce the critics. They have always liked me...,” just like any other normal Sonam said at the launch of film critic little girl would,” added the Anna MM Vetticad’s book - The Adventures source. Silver Linings Playbook Of An Intrepid Film Critic - here on Tuesday. Holmes and Cruise parted Published by Om Books International ways in August this year. in association with Scooter, the book talks They got married in Italy in about the author’s account of films that she 2006 after meeting in April watched in 2011. 2005. Sonam feels filmmakers need critics and vice-versa. by Christy Lemire Bradley Cooper get enough to do. so this first meeting is full of quick, sharp and Jennifer (There’s also not banter and spectacularly inappropriate rom mental illness and adultery to Lawrence both quite enough of observations. football obsession and competitive give inspired Chris Tucker as a Following intensely serious roles in Jacqueline set to Now, film on Susan Boyle’s life dance, Silver Linings Playbook fol- performances fellow psychiatric Winter’s Bone and The Hunger Games, it Flows a wily and winding path that that allow them patient; he finds is such a joy to see yet another facet to impress with stunts cottish singer Susan Boyle’s life will soon be made into a movie. consistently defies expectations. to play against laughs here but in Lawrence’s talent. She’s already demon- Boyle, 51, who rose to fame after winning the reality show Britain’s David O Russell has pulled off a tricky type as the a much more low- strated a maturity beyond her years, but SGot Talent in 2009, has signed a costly deal during her recent US feat here, finding just the right tone in craft- unlikely couple at key way, which is a Silver Linings Playbook allows her to let loose in Race 2 visit, reports thesun.co.uk ing a romantic comedy whose sweethearts the center of this pleasant surprise.) and have a little fun while still maintaining The movie is expected to go on the floors next year and Boyle report- suffer from bipolar disorder and depression. romance. Cooper Pat tries to a dramatic integrity. ctress Jacqueline Feranandez showed her edly wants George Clooney to play her manager in the film. On paper alone, it sounds cringe-inducing. sheds his cha- take all the right On the flip side, Cooper gets a rare chance daring side when she performed a combat She said: “It’s wishful thinking. But it’s Hollywood... anything can But he never condescends to his characters; risma and slick steps to further to show his dramatic side. The early scenes Asequence in her upcoming slick thriller happen.” Silver Linings Playbook isn’t mawkish, nor is good looks to star his recovery — in last year’s Limitless (in which De Niro also Race 2. it wacky and crass in the opposite extreme. as Pat Solatano, a attending therapy played a father figure to him) were always In the film, Jacqueline will be seen performing Serving as both writer and director in teacher who’s just been released from a men- sessions with the no-nonsense Dr Patel (a the most interesting — when he’s shaggy a fencing sequence using swords and knives, with adapting Matthew Quick’s novel, Russell has tal institution at the film’s start. He suffered very funny Anupam Kher), running every and paunchy and depressed, before he takes Saif Ali Khan in tow. The film releases January 25. developed affectionately fleshed-out char- a breakdown when he caught his wife in the day — but he just can’t accept that his wife the pill that makes him Bradley Cooper. Fencing is a sport of armed combat using three acters in a deeply steeped sense of place: shower with one of her co-workers. Now, wants nothing to do with him. A little thing There’s a mania to his performance here as weapons - foil, epee and saber. Jacqueline learned working-class Philadelphia. They feature having lost his marriage, home and career, like a restraining order doesn’t matter. He his character strives to convince himself of and performed the epee and sabre centred-fencing personality quirks that vaguely recall his he hopes to start over — and that starts by still refers to their marriage if it were some- his capacity for happiness, but also a raw sequence, which combines the use of swords, knives 2004 comedy I (Heart) Huckabees, but rather moving back in with his parents. thing that exists in the present day. dark side. and cavalry weapons. than seeming weird for weird’s sake, these Robert De Niro does some of the best Then one night, at a small dinner party Yes, Silver Linings Playbook wraps up in “We got two experts from Vietnam to teach are more complicated figures, which ulti- work in recent years as Pat Sr, a hardcore thrown by old friends whose own mar- the most traditional of rom-com settings: on her. A sequence like this needs style and grace mately makes their journeys more meaning- Philadelphia Eagles fan whose game-time riage isn’t in the best shape (John Ortiz and stage in front of a huge crowd of strangers and you can’t hurry it up or it will not be justi- ful. And while we’re making comparisons, superstitions have long since developed into Julia Stiles), Pat meets Tiffany (Lawrence). who will witness Pat and Tiffany’s love blos- fied. Jacqueline, on her part, worked hard for two the Russell film this resembles most is prob- full-blown obsessive-compulsive disorder; the Recently widowed after the death of her som for the first time. But the route it’s taken months to learn the moves,” said Abbas of the ably his recent Oscar-winner The Fighter in petite Jacki Weaver, who was so formidable police-officer husband and having been to get us there is so inspired, not only will director duo Abbas-Mustan. terms of its realism, but with an off-kilter in Animal Kingdom, is lovely as Pat’s loyal, fired from her job, Tiffany is equally at sea. you not mind — you’ll find yourself charmed. optimism that’s ultimately winning. long-suffering mother but she might not And like Pat, she has no internal censor, AP 10 PLUS | THURSDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2012 LAW

What is basic salary? with one hour rest period in between It is the salary paid to you in return for prayer, lunch etc. The rest period for the work done for a specific period is not included as part of actual work of time or on the bases of number or hours. quantity of items produced, including After your – In Ramadan, it is six hours with annual increments and nothing else. rest period in between, not included as part of actual working hours. What is salary? It is basic salary plus all bonuses and Is it legal to make you work extra allowances you receive for the work you hours? do, irrespective of designation or how arrival in It is legal to work extra hours, pro- it is calculated. vided the total hours do not exceed 10 hours, unless there is a neces- What is the probation period in sity that calls for continuous work contract? to prevent huge loss, or to repair or It means the period that a worker lessen the effects of an accident. is under observation to prove that he Qatar is competent to continue in the job. It Is payment for extra hours must not exceed six months which is mandatory? the maximum limit, from the date of You receive payment for any over- joining work. The employer can cancel time you work equivalent to not your contract during this period. He less than the basic salary earned for must, however, give you notice of his usual work hours plus not less than intention three days ahead of termina- 25 percent of the basic salary. That is tion of contract. if your usual work hour basic salary is QR20, you are entitled to QR25 for Is it permissible for your employer every extra hour you work. to make you work on a job other than the one agreed on? Are there jobs where continu- – It is legal if the intention is to pre- ous work without a break is vent accidents, or if it is for repair- permitted? ing damage caused by those accidents, This is permissible in certain jobs without harming any of your legal of a particular nature. Such jobs are rights because of the change in the notified by the minister, such as nature of work. guarding duties. – It is also legal if the work is of temporary nature; not greatly different VACATIONS AND HOLIDAYS: from your original work; does not imply injustice and as long as your salary is Is it legal to make you work on the same. your weekly holiday? – Friday is your usual weekly holi- If there was no contract between day, except for shift workers. you and your employer, how do you – It is legal to make you work on prove that you have worked for him? a Friday if work conditions necessi- – By your salary transfer to the bank tate that, on condition that you are – Your signature on salary receipt paid for it equivalent to your basic – Testimony by your work colleagues salary and compensated for your day and other legal methods off with another day, or you are paid or for specific job such as renovation, execution of a specific work which is the basic salary plus 150 percent of What is vocational training or of a house. finished with the expiry of the con- it. For example: If your basic salary contract? – Temporary contract ends as the tract, but the work by its nature is is QR100, you must receive QR250 if – Qatari labour laws require an work agreed upon in the contract is renewable, while adherence to the con- you work on your holiday. employer who is hiring fifty or more completed and if the employer did not tract continues after the work agreed – It is illegal to make you work on workers to provide technical training express his wish to renew your con- on is finished, then the contract is con- more than two consecutive holidays. to Qatari nationals equivalent to five tract or legally transfer you (second- sidered as renewed for another simi- – If your duties are from 9pm to percent of his workforce. The train- ment), or give you sponsorship transfer lar period through the agreement of 3am, your employer must pay you ees are nominated by the Department to another company or business, you both parties- it remains a fixed-term your basic salary, plus an extra 50 of Labour, according to the training must leave the country as the termina- contract. percent. That is if your basic sal- programmes adopted by the ministry. tion makes your stay illegal. For example, if the agreement in ary is QR50, you must receive QR75 – The vocational training contract the contract was to manufacture and if you work between nine in the is recorded in writing, with the profes- Is a “fixed-term” contract consid- install specific number of doors for the evening and three in the morning. sion or craft indicated. It also specifies ered to be spontaneously renewed if employer, and the work is done, then Shift workers are excluded. training stages, period, and amount to you continue to work (with employ- the contract ends with the completion be paid to the trainees. er’s consent) following expiry of the of the work. What are the usual official holi- – It is legal for either party to contract? Example: if the contract by nature days and do you deserve any pay- terminate a training contract any If the contract is fixed-term and is renewable, for example the agree- ment if you are called to work on time for valid reasons, and a written the two parties adhere to it after its ment is for installing 10 A/C units in a those days? notice seven days ahead of the date of expiry date without a formal agree- building with 100 flats and the contract Annually, you are entitled to fol- termination. ment, the contract is considered auto- reads: install 10 A/C units in 10 flats. If lowing holidays with full payment: matically renewed as per conditions these units are installed and the work – Three days for Eid Al Fitr RENEWAL OF CONTRACT mentioned in it for a similar period continues after that, the contract is – Three days for Eid Al Adha and is considered as extension of the considered automatically renewed for – One day on the National Day What is a fixed-term contract? previous period. Your employment is a similar period, with same conditions- (the 18th of December every year) – It is a contract that implies fin- counted from the start of service for the contract will remain a fixed-term – Three days decided by employer ishing a job within specified period or the employer. contract. – If there is a necessity for you to dealing with a specific job and ends work on any of these holidays, you with the completion of that job. These If the “work stated in contract” is WORKING HOURS: should be paid a compensation are such contracts as made by an finished but you continue to work The Peninsula employer with workers for services to for your employer, will that be con- Is there any time-limit on working Please send your legal be concluded within a specific period, sidered renewal of contract? hours? such as ceremonies and conferences, If the subject of the contract is the Eight hours daily is the standard, queries to [email protected] CULTURE PLUS | THURSDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2012 11 VCUQatar Gallery presents works by Mariana Heilmann he Gallery at Virginia Using diverse media, she explores how Commonwealth University energy connects and manifests itself in in Qatar is hosting the natural and manmade world, from TInterconnections, an exhibi- the microscopic to the macroscopic. tion by Mariana Heilmann. The exhi- Her work echoes energy’s repetition, bition is scheduled from November 25 movement and order, and investigates to December 20 with an opening recep- dispersion, connection, repetition and tion on Sunday at 6pm. The event is sequence. open to the public. End of life materials hold a par- Colombian born Mariana Heilmann ticular fascination for her. In this has worked, exhibited and sold her exhibition Heilmann will exhibit work in Paris, Houston, Princeton recent works and a variety of studio and London over the last 20 years. In investigations. Her original visual addition to her degree in 3D Design, language comes together in a stun- Heilmann has developed a wide range ning and thought provoking collec- of skills over the years, which fuse into tion of work. an original contemporary language. For more information, visit www. Her interest in science, feed and enrich qatar.vcu.edu or email cmdoherty@ the visual vocabulary of her work. qatar.vcu.edu The Peninsula British singer Sami Yusuf to perform on Dec 6 ritish singer-songwriter Sami African nations and South-East Asia. that promises to take audiences on an Yusuf (pictured), one of the He also woks closely with a United unforgettable and inspirational spir- most famous artists who Nations sponsored charity and was itual journey. Sami Yusuf’s message of Binfluenced and revived spir- recently appointed as the first global peace and love is universal and we hope itual music, will feature in a concert ambassador of Silatech, a Qatar-based it will inspire a new generation of art- on December 6, 8pm at the Katara initiative promoting entrepreneurial ists. I am confident that we will find Amphitheatre. skills and open access to capital and talented singers and instrumentalists Katara will host auditions on markets for large scale job creation in in Qatar who will have the opportunity December 1 from 10am until 5pm at the MENA region. to showcase their skills at the concert the Opera House building 16, for young Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, with Sami Yusuf.” talented singers and instrumental- General Manager of Katara said: “It Having played across four conti- ists who will be given the chance to is a great honour to have Sami Yusuf nents, packing prestigious venues perform their solo song during the perform at Katara’s Amphitheatre; such as Wembley Arena in London, concert. Participants may sign up via his music represents all that Katara Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles and www.facebook.com/KataraQatar. stands for, bringing together cultures, The Velodrome in Cape Town, South With a strong cultural affiliation to unified by the same passion. His music Africa, Sami Yusuf is a household music and having studied music with carries a message of peace, and his name across the Muslim world. His renowned composers at the pres- ability to communicate that through shows and performances are grand tigious Royal Academy of Music in several languages is admirable. This and highly personalized, complete with London; Sami learned to play several event is a testimony of Katara’s com- music in English, Arabic, Turkish, musical instruments. At a very young mitment to building cultural bridges Persian, Urdu, Azeri and Malay and age he was already playing the piano, by providing a platform for aspiring performance on a multitude of both violin, tar, tombak, santour, daf, tabla artists and world class performers.” classical and ethnic instruments. and oud. Ahmed Salim, Producer and Director Tickets are available at the Virgin Yusuf’s support of humanity to of ETM International, the record label Megastore from 9:30am to 12midnight reach out those in need through his that represents Sami Yusuf, said: “We at Landmark and Villagio or online at music has earned him a massive fol- are delighted to collaborate with Katara www.virginmegastore.me. lowing in the Middle East, North and create a spectacular music concert The Peninsula Exhibition by Eric Parnes at Katara he contemporary artist Eric Parnes has in the current exhibition, the artist uses this pop- worked with Katara’s Curator in develop- ular culture series to explore Arab and Middle Ting the current exhibition, discussing the Eastern identity representations in the West, and in theme of and more precisely “Neo- the Middle East, in contemporary culture; and thus, Orientalism” as interpreted by the artist. The works perceptions of the Arabs and of the Middle East by selected illustrate, as Deena Aljuhani Abdulaziz the West. By doing so, it also discusses identity con- writes in the catalogue published for this exhibition, structs that the Arabic and Middle Eastern peoples “the effects of globalization on a rapidly evolving adopt for themselves based on Western perceptions Middle East… this kind of art ultimately highlights of their culture and identity. a cross-cultural conversation that has been going Eric Parnes will be artist-in-residence at KAS on for centuries”. (Katara Art Studios) for four weeks, and several The pieces presented in this special exhibition dedicated workshops with Qatar-based artists and reference the well-known American sitcom first the general public will be held. For further details aired in 1965, “I Dream of Jeannie”. contact [email protected]. The show featured Barbara Eden as a 2,000-year- The exhibition is open till November 24, 10am - old genie and Larry Hagman as an astronaut who 10pm at Building 19, Gallery 2. becomes her master. As the theme being examined The Peninsula 12 PLUS | THURSDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2012 MOTORING 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander: It’s in the details

by Warren Brown drive, what the company’s engineers call “Super- engine (230 horsepower, 215 foot-pounds of torque) AWC” (all-wheel control), is a case in point. mated to six-speed automatic transmission that also wish Mitsubishi would pay more attention to its It has an oh-so-masculine, sharply angled exterior offers manual control via paddle shifters, which is motor vehicles, or, at least, as much attention that appeals even to boys in middle and high school another case of SDMM. to its cars and trucks as it does to everything — a first for anything in my possession resembling Why put steering-wheel-mounted, race-type pad- Ielse it makes and sells. a wagon or minivan. But the women from whom I dle shifters in a vehicle meant primarily for family Mitsubishi is a huge Japan-based conglomerate, invited comment, 17 in all, hated it. Their dismissal and household transport? Is the idea to make Daddy a manufacturer and distributor of practically eve- of the Outlander’s exterior styling could be summed feel less like a daddy when he is obliged to handle rything important to daily life — paper products, up as: Why does it look so aggressive, so mean? It carpool duties? industrial and office printers, numerous electronic looks as if I’m going to war, or to a racetrack, instead Personally, I loved driving this one. That Mitsubishi devices, chemicals and much more. of a school parking lot or shopping mall. V-6 is one of the smoothest and most responsive But all too often, the company’s Mitsubishi Motors Criticism of the interior was worse. Interior mate- V-6 engines ever. I didn’t care that it had a Spartan group has treated its vehicles as commodities — con- rials were generally dismissed as “cheap.” Interior interior — variously described by female cohorts as ceived and designed by men, marketed by men, meant design was put down as “unimaginative,” in no way “dated” and “boring” or “cheap” and “unimagina- for male automotive enthusiasts. That means pas- close to the appeal of cabins from rivals such as the tive.” I loved the way the all-wheel-drive Outlander senger vehicles with great engines and really sporty new Ford Escape, the Honda CR-V, the Hyundai GT, shod with 18-inch-diameter wheels, handled on handling but bereft of most things that would give Santa Fe or the GMC Terrain. For many women, wet, slippery roads. Heck, I loved the Outlander GT. them general appeal in a market where women are that amounts to a “no sale” for the Outlander. But, as currently presented, it has no chance of directly responsible for 45 percent of new-vehicle That is too bad, because the Outlander, also avail- gaining an owned-vehicle spot in our driveway. My purchases and where they influence an estimated able with front-wheel drive, is a superbly engineered wife, Mary Anne, considers it ugly, cheap. She won’t 85 percent of those decisions. vehicle. The all-wheel-drive GT version driven for even consider visiting a Mitsubishi dealership to buy “Influence” translates to this: If the woman of the this column comes with Mitsubishi’s 3-liter V-6 one. WP-BLOOMBERG house does not want the car or truck under consid- eration, it doesn’t get bought. That largely explains Mitsubishi’s woeful performance in the US auto Bottom line: The 2013 Mitsubishi cubic feet with rear seats folded. market, where it holds a puny 0.3 percent share of Outlander, with either front-wheel or Nuts Using full seating capacity reduces all new cars sold and 0.4 percent of all new light all-wheel drive, is one of the best cargo space to 14.9 cubic feet. trucks (vans, crossovers, SUVs), according to the compact crossover-utility deals in The Outlander GT can be equipped Automotive News Data center. the US market. It is a well-engi- to tow up to 3,500 pounds. Fuel That’s a shame. Mitsubishi’s cars and trucks are neered, well-constructed vehicle that & Bolts capacity is 16.6 gallons; premium much better than their sales. But they suffer from is a miserably slow seller. Dealers will gasoline is recommended for best what might be called Self-Destructive Male Myopia deal on this one. Besides, Mitsubishi Engines/transmission: The performance. (SDMM), which translates to great engineering, lots will introduce an all-new, redesigned 2013 Outlander GT with all-wheel Mileage: Our real-world mileage of muscle and a miserable lack of interior beauty. Outlander for the 2014 model year, drive comes standard with a 3-liter, was 24 miles per gallon in mostly Today’s subject vehicle, the 2013 Mitsubishi which should make retailers even 24-valve, single-overhead-cam V-6 highway driving carrying 400 pounds Outlander GT crossover-utility vehicle with all-wheel more willing to deal on the 2013 with variable valve timing (230 horse- of cargo. model. power, 215 foot-pounds of torque). Safety: Standard equipment Ride, acceleration and han- It is linked to a six-speed automatic includes four-wheel disc brakes (ven- dling: Excellent marks in all. transmission that also can be shifted tilated front, solid rear); four-wheel Head-turning quotient: Great manually. ES and SE versions of the anti-lock brake protection; electronic male appeal outside. No female Outlander are available with 2.4- brake-force distribution; electronic appeal outside or inside. liter in-line four-cylinder engine and stability and traction control; rear Body style/layout: It’s a com- continuously variable automatic parking proximity warning sensors; pact, front-engine wagon/crossover- transmissions. side and head air bags; and Xenon utility vehicle with four side doors Capacities: The 2013 Outlander high-intensity-discharge headlamps. and a rear hatch. It is available with GT officially seats seven people. But Prices: Prices for the 2013 front-wheel or all-wheel drive. It the rearmost two seats are practi- Mitsubishi Outlander start at $22,695 comes in three trim levels — base cally unusable, certainly uncomfort- for the base ES model inUS. The ES, popularly equipped SE and able for anyone on a trip 50 miles Outlander GT with all-wheel drive upscale GT. or longer. Cargo capacity is 72.6 starts at $28,595. WP-Bloomberg COMICS PLUS | THURSDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2012 13

Baby Blues Jerry Scott and Rick Kirkman ALL IN THE MIND Can you find the hidden words? They may be horizontal, vertical, diagonal, forwards or backwards.

Hagar The Horrible Chris Browne

BANDANA, BRANDING, BRIDLE, BRONCO, BUCKAROO, BULLDOGGING, BUNKHOUSE, CAMPFIRE, CATTLE, CHAPS, CHUCK WAGON, CORRAL, COWBOY, COWBOY BOOTS, COWBOY HAT, COWHAND, COWPUNCHER, GAUCHO, HARNESS, HORSE, LARIAT, LASSO, LINE RIDER, LONGHORNS, MUSTANG, REINS, RODEO, ROPER, ROUNDUP, RUSTLER, SADDLE, SPURS, STAMPEDE, STEER, STIRRUPS, STRAYS, TRAIL BOSS, VAQUERO, WRANGLER.

Zits Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman

Blondie Dennis Young and Denis Lebrun Hoy en la Historia

November 22, 1963 U.S. President John F. Kennedy was assassinated while on a visit to Dallas, Texas. Lyndon Johnson was sworn in as 36th president aboard Air Force One 1986: Mike Tyson, aged 20, became the youngest world heavyweight boxing champion in history Slylock Bob Weber 1989: Lebanon’s newly elected president, Rene Muawad, was assassinated in west Beirut 2002: A scientific study suggested that all dogs are descended from a population of wolves living in East Asia 15,000-40,000 years ago 2005: Angela Merkel was elected Germany’s first female Chancellor Picture: Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS 14 PLUS | THURSDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2012 CROSSWORDS

ACROSS 44 Animal that can stand 5 They divide Europe and 35 › base x height, for a 50 “Well, obviously!” CROSS WORD 1 Brown, Penn or Harvard upright Asia triangle 51 Madrid’s ___ Sofia Museum 123 4567 8910111213 4 Locale of Guantánamo Bay 45 One who saves the day 6 Bugaboos 36 Gather in the field 52 Noted talk show retiree 8 Go without food 46 Lose it 7 Endure 37 Peeved of 2011 14 15 16 14 “The Good Shepherd” org. 47 Puts back to zero, say 8 Caesar of comedy 42 U2 guitarist 53 Straight: Prefix 17 18 19 15 Omani or Yemeni 50 Displays appetite, in a way 9 ___-la-la 43 767, e.g. 55 Mar.-to-Nov. hours 16 Use a fan on 54 Wheels’ connector 10 Biting 44 Pear type 56 Sunup direction 20 21 22 17 It twists underwater 55 Cornerstone of the 11 Al of “Today” 46 Photo finish? 57 Play the lead role 23 24 25 18 He played Jin-Soo American legal system 12 “There you have it!” 47 Olympics judge, e.g. 58 Alluring Kwon on “Lost” 59 Some hippie wear 13 St. ___ fire 48 Punishment for 60 Yang’s counterpart 26 27 28 29 20 “Through the Looking- 62 Had a bite 16 Drink sometimes indicated Napoleon 61 Superlative suffix Glass” character 63 Writer of sad poems in comics by “XXX” 49 Catch 40 winks 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 22 Move, in real-estate 64 Slangy turndowns 19 Some tech grads MAU L T ERP M I R TH 38 39 40 ads 65 Instrument for Clarence 21 TV award ARNE AT I E I DEAS 23 Swings that result in Clemons 24 Social class LOIN BONO NONET 41 42 43 44 strikes 66 Show contrition 25 Unsafe? TOOTHANDNA I L 24 “King” serpents 45 46 67 “Hey, sailor!” 26 Stay up all night before AMN I OS S YNC F AA 26 Doorbell sound 68 Give a go a test, say LOCH OATERS 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 29 Site of Haleakala 27 Darned thing WE S FOOT I NMOUTH National Park DOWN ITLL LAG EDIE 54 55 56 57 58 28 ___ of Man 30 Pinkish 1 “Cop Killer” singer who 29 José’s hand CHEEKBY JOWL SEN 59 60 61 62 31 Some collectible toys went on to play a cop 31 Some expensive CAESAR RA I D 38 Everything on TV dresses ANT RA I N DR I LLS 63 64 65 39 “That is to say …” 2 Outlook 32 Modest “Methinks,” HANDOVERF I ST AUD I O AC I D FEAR 66 67 68 40 ___ Speedwagon 3 Alma mater for Bill and online 41 1941 Frank Capra film Hillary Clinton 33 Poetic time after dusk BR I NK HAD I ETTA 4 Golfer’s assistant 34 Heel ELATE OLAN ROSY

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.

YESTERDAY’S ANSWER

Cartoon Arts International / 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 | THURSDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2012 15

Thuppakki (2D/Tamil) – 2.00 & 10.30pm SHOWING AT CITY CENTER 1 Podaa Podi (2D/Tamil) 12:00 Uefa 08:00 News – 5.30 & 8.00pm Champions 09:00 Al Jazeera GULF League Schalke Correspondent CINEMA Son Of Sardaar (2D/Hindi) V Olympiakos 10:00 News – 2.00 & 11.15pm 14:00 English Sports 10:30 Inside Story 2 News 11:30 The Stream Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2D/Hindi) 16:15 Football Friendly 12:00 News – 4.45 & 8.00pm Argentina V Brazil 12:30 People & 18:00 English Sports Power News 13:00 NEWSHOUR Paranorman (Comedy) – 3.00 & 5.00pm 18:30 Atp Tennis 14:00 News Magazine 14:30 Inside Story 19:00 Total Italian 15:00 Witness 1 The Dragon Pearl (Adventure) Football 16:00 NEWSHOUR – 7.00pm 19:30 Magazine Tba 17:00 News 20:00 Europa 17:30 The Stream The Keeper (Action) – 9.00 & 11.15pm League Lazio 18:00 NEWSHOUR V Tottenham 19:00 News Cinderella (3D/Animation) & Liverpool V 19:30 Activate – 2.30, 4.15 & 6.00pm Young Boys 20:00 News 01:30 Rugby Friendly 20:30 Inside Story The Man With The Iron Fist England V 21:00 NEWSHOUR Australia 22:00 News 2 – 7.45 & 9.30pm MALL (2D/Action) 03:15 Europa League 22:30 The Stream Anzhi V Udinese 23:00 Al Jazeera CINEMA Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn 2 Correspondent (2D/Adventure) – 11.15pm

Argo (2D/Drama) – 2.30 & 7.00pm 12:20 Mythbusters 13:50 Wildlife SOS 14:10 Border Security 14:15 E-Vets: The Silver Linings Playbook 14:35 Scrappers (2D/Comedy) – 4.45pm Interns 15:05 Auction Kings 15:40 Wildest Arctic 3 16:25 Wheeler Twilight Saga 2: Breaking Dawn 2 17:00 Really Wild Show Dealers 17:30 Dogs/Cats/ (2D/Adventure) – 9.15pm 17:20 Hillbilly Pets 101 Handfishin’ 18:25 Bondi Vet Grabbers (2D/Comedy) – 11.30pm 19:10 How Stuff’s 19:20 Dogs 101 Made 20:40 E-Vets: The Cinderella (3D/Animation) 20:05 Border Security Interns 20:35 Scrappers – 3.00 & 4.30pm 21:35 Going Ape 21:00 Auction Kings 22:05 Wildest Arctic 21:30 American Guns Grabbers (2D/Comedy) – 6.00pm 23:00 Wild Animal 22:25 Behind Bars Repo 1 The Man With The Iron Fist (2D/Action) – 7.45 & 11.30pm

Twilight Saga 2: Breaking Dawn 2 12:00 Spine Chillers: 11:25 Charge Of The (2D/Adventure) – 9.30pm Scorpions Light Brigade ROYAL 13:00 Wild 13:30 Danielle Steel’s Ice Age 4: Continental Drifts Mississippi Vanished PLAZA (Animation – 2.30pm 14:00 World’s 15:00 Swamp Thing 2 Deadliest 16:30 Where Angels Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2D/Hindi) 17:00 World’s Fear To Tread Weirdest 18:20 In The Shadow – 4.00, 7.15 & 10.30pm 22:00 Dangerous Of A Killer Encounters 19:55 The Unforgiven Safe (Action) – 2.30 & 6.45pm With Brady Barr 22:00 Sahara 23:00 Hunt for the 23:45 The Men’s Club Hunger Games (Thriller) Giant Squid 3 – 4.15 & 8.30pm

Battleship (Action) – 11.15pm 13:15 The Marvelous 09:30 Ada Cinderella (3D/Animation) Misadventures... 11:20 Girl Happy – 2.30, 4.00 & 6.45pm 14:30 Young Justice 12:55 Key Largo 16:35 Powerpuff Girls 14:35 Anchors 1 Al Anessa Mammy 2 (2D/Arabic) 17:00 Angelo Rules Aweigh – 7.30 & 9.30pm 18:50 Johnny Test 16:55 Captain Blood 20:30 Ben 10 18:50 Ten Thousand Silver Linings Playbook 21:20 Level Up Bedrooms (2D/Comedy) – 11.30pm 21:45 Grim 20:50 The Unsinkable Adventures Of... Molly Brown 22:10 Courage The 23:00 Coma Grabbers (2D/Comedy) – 3.00 & 7.15pm Cowardly Dog LANDMARK 2 Silver Linings Playbook (2D/Comedy) – 5.00pm Twilight Saga 2: Breaking Dawn 2 10:00 Evan Almighty 13:00 Tom And Jerry (2D/Adventure) – 9.15 & 11.30pm 12:00 Airheads & The Wizard 14:00 Cheaper By The Of Oz The Man With The Iron Fist Dozen 16:15 The Adventures (2D/Action) – 2.30, 7.00 & 11.15pm 16:00 Evan Almighty Of Don Quixote 18:00 28 Days 21:30 Tom And Jerry 3 20:00 Tamara Drewe & The Wizard Argo (2D/Drama) – 4.30 & 9.00pm 22:00 Loser Of Oz 23:00 Turandot 16 PLUS | THURSDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2012 POTPOURRI Wacky record-setters Today in Qatar triumph on Guinness A summary of MEDIA SCAN issues of the day Records day discussed by the Qatari community by Isla Binnie in the media.

imber ladies crammed into a tiny car, charity stunts and Lthousands of schoolchildren stacking cups are just some of the events happening around the globe to celebrate Guinness World Records • There is discussion about how public relations • There are complaints that waiting time at day. companies are standing in between journal- Mesaimeer medical centre is very long, The 28 women limbering up on the ists and the source of information. Instead especially for children to get immunisation south bank of London’s River Thames of ensuring smooth flow of information from shots. gave morning commuters a giggle as the source to the journalists, they seem to be they broke the world record for the obstructing it. • There are many complaints about how after most people crammed into a Mini car. noon prayers, some staff of the Municipality Kimiko Yoshida Faces and body parts squashed • Many media projects in Qatar are considering and Labour Ministry leave the office (early). When: Till Dec 1, 10am - 10pm against windscreens, toes peril- hiring fresh Qatari graduates. Where: Katara Gallery 1, Building 19 ously close to door hinges belonged • There is a campaign in social networks to stop What: Japanese photographer Kimiko to a group of fitness enthusiasts • People are asking if it is true that during the the hiring of Filipina housemaids. This is the Yoshida studied photography in Japan whose successful stunt followed a WISE conference held in Doha, there were for- result of a decision to increase the minimum as well as in France, where she lives and new didgeridoo-playing record set in eigners wearing traditional Qatari dress (thobe salary of Filipino housemaids to QR 1,460. works since 1995. For the Katara Galleries Australia and the largest number of and agal). exhibition the curator has selected works women - more than 2,500 - dancing a • Streets are flooded after rains due to poor where the artist features her interpretation traditional Kaikottikali in India ear- • People are saying it’s strange to see Qatari drainage systems on roads in the country. The of Middle Eastern, Arab and North African lier in the day. students studying abroad paying for their own situation in Al Wakra area is especially worse, traditional dress and accessories. Free entry “The adrenaline is amazing, but it’s educational expenses while foreigners in Qatar residents complain. like the worst thing ever - there’s no are getting scholarships. air, you just have to zone out,” said “Elizabeth Taylor in Iran, 1976” • Efforts are being made by the local media to Jayne Brockwell, one of the car-cram • There are requests to Qatar Airways to use push for a cut in the working hours of Qatari Firooz Zahedi record-breakers whose carefully cho- Arabic as one of the languages for their women so that they have time to attend to WHEN: Till Nov 30, 10am - 10pm reographed position earned her the website. their children. WHERE: Katara Gallery 1, Building 19 nickname “Gearstick Girl”. WHAT: Firooz Zahedi was a personal friend Reuters and confidant of Elizabeth Taylor, as a friend and a photographer he accompanied the movie start in her visit to Iran in 1976. This exhibition will bring to Doha the photographs taken during that visit. IN by Sergei Ilnitsky Free entry FOCUS

Constantin Boym Exhibition : Learning From Mabkhara When: Till Dec 1, 10am-10pm WHERE: Gallery 2 Building 13 WHAT: Featuring unique and exquisite shapes and designs, Mabkhara is a traditional Arab incense burner, an authentic object typically used as daily domestic activities in the Arab world. Free entry

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

Ibrahim El-Salahi: A Visionary Modernist When: Till Nov 27, 10am-10pm WHERE: Katara Gallery, Building 22 WHAT: The first museum retrospective of acclaimed Sudanese artist, Ibrahim El Salahi. Free entry Bulgarian actor and director Nina Dimitrova (bottom) and Vassil Vassilev Zuek (top) perform at the general rehearsal of a story in an act The Overcoat, an interpretation of Credo theatre after Russian writer Nikolay If you want your events featured here Gogol’s novel during NET (New European Theatre) Festival in Moscow. mail the details to [email protected]

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