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Are postcards a thing of the past?

By Mark Jenkins

e no longer wish you were here. Or rather, these days, an individual I is much less Wlikely to scrawl such a mes- sage on a postcard to a particular You. The collective We and the aggregate You communicate incessantly, of course. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and all that. But it’s just not the same. I started wondering about post- cards in September, while traveling in East Asia. I bought them at muse- ums in Tokyo and Gyeongju, South Korea; a bookstore in Kagoshima, Japan; and a monastery in Hong Kong that’s the site of the world’s largest seated outdoor bronze Buddha. (Yes, that’s a category.) The big Buddha had been prime postcard bait when I was in Hong Kong 15 years earlier. Yet this time I saw postcards of it for sale only at the monastery itself. Souvenir shops, convenience stores and street stalls no longer sold them, or any other views of the ambivalently Chinese city-state. It was far easier to find a “selfie stick” than a postcard. For me, sending postcards is not simply force of habit or a tiny revolt against the “like us on Facebook” inanity of social media. It’s more personal than a generalised cyber-posting or e-blast, and at the same time less narcissistic. Postcards widen the conversation by adding a third element: the image itself, whether tacky or beautiful, generic or informative. PLUS | THURSDAY 5 MARCH 2015 3

They’re also, in a way, more real. sions. “It’s a habit I picked photo if it’s not sent from a site asso- “It’s the actual physical feel of some- up from one of my best ciated with that image. thing,” says Nancy Pope, head cura- friends, who lives “You don’t choose a postcard because tor of the History Department at the in Mexico,” he of the space on the back,” says Pope, National Postal Museum, and “still one says. “He went to who organized a 1995 exhibition of of those” who sends postcards. “When college in the States vacation postcards titled “Are We you’re able to actually hold something and then moved There Yet?” (She actually had to bor- in your hand, that trumps reading back.” row the items, since the Postal Museum something electronically any day.” “I saw how it was a doesn’t collect postcards, only postcard But not for many people. That really easy way to make stamps.) “You choose it because of the sales and usage have been slipping in people feel good,” he says. image on the front. And the connection the United States — or across the globe, Gallery “If I go on a trip and send that has between you and the place, or for that matter — seems self-evident. postcard postcards, people are so you and the person you’re sending it to. When was the last time you received types. “We usually appreciative. It doesn’t take “It’s a personal or an emotional deci- a bona fide handwritten postcard? go to the cheapest outlet. a lot of effort, but it’s been sion you’re making, a connection that (It counts even if it comes from one Not the museums, obviously. a great way to keep in touch you’re making using this third piece, of those people who use pre-printed They’re very expensive,” Teviotdale with people.” this piece of cardboard — to emphasize, address labels.) But quantifying the says. “When we were in Memphis, we Postcards became more create or establish a memory.” decline is tricky. got all our postcards at the Walgreens.” important to Apatoff when he took a Teviotdale and Tinto think a card The US Postal Service processed They have noted a decline in card break from social media networks. He should be mailed from where it was 770 million stamped postcards in fis- variety and availability, but they have still doesn’t use Instagram, but he has bought, or nearby. “Even if it’s from the cal 2014, down from 1.2 billion in 2010, yet to be inconvenienced. “We do like returned to Facebook, which he uses airport, we try to do that,” Tinto says. according to figures provided by agency looking at tourist stuff,” Tinto says. mostly for political and community “You want the postmark to be spokesperson Sue Brennan. The USPS “We like the tacky souvenirs, and the organising. Even in this realm, he says, authentic,” Teviotdale adds. doesn’t count how many of those were postcards are usually right there.” he follows up via snail mail. “I always That doesn’t concern Apatoff. “I personal postcards, rather than pro- In France, Teviotdale recalls, they thank them with a postcard, so people don’t necessarily have to send them motional pieces of some kind. But most found many examples of the sort of know what they’re doing is important. from the place where I am,” he says. “I of the latter are classified as presorted free promotional postcards no longer People have a really positive reaction can take some postcards from Mexico bulk mail, a separate and larger cat- distributed in Washington. But, she to it. That’s really the reason I keep back to the States and mail them while egory that’s diminishing at a slower admits, in India, “the only ones we saw doing it.” I’m here.” pace (down to 2.3 billion pieces, from were postcards of the Taj Mahal we Although he picked up cards from a 3.1 billion in the same period). bought at the airport.” restaurant in Mexico, Apatoff generally An origin story Sales of postcard stamps have Teviotdale and Tinto are baby boom- doesn’t go for local colour. He prefers One allure of the medium is that also declined significantly, although ers who use postcards to communicate art or architecture, such as the images they convey not just an image and Brennan cautions that many people use with their peers and the members of of gargoyles at the National Cathedral message, but also a material bit of regular first-class stamps on postcards. the generation right above them. They he bought on a recent DC visit. “I like another place. The coolest Internet- At the current rates of 49 cents for let- recognise that postcards, and mail in the ones that I can get an education posted snapshot of Angkor Wat or the ters and 34 cents for postcards, that’s general, are less important to gens from, if it’s a famous painter or sculp- Patagonian Andes is not as concrete a 15-cent gift to the USPS. X and Y. “Some of these kids who go tor or someone like that. Or old histori- as a small rectangle of printed card- As for the printed postcard business, off to college never know where their cal ones, like Civil War photography.” board that actually traveled from there in 2013 it was “probably half what it mailbox is,” Teviotdale says. Purists probably wouldn’t object to to you. “It’s a warmth you cannot get used to be,” says Matthew Tobin, An exception to that e-oriented using postcards the way Apatoff often from electronics, no matter how nice then-president of the US Souvenir outlook is Ben Apatoff, a Washington- does, as a more personal and palpable the Instagram picture is,” Pope says. Wholesale Distributors Association, raised Brooklynite who’s just over alternative to email. But some might “It’s not the thing that you pull out of in an interview with the Providence 30. He sends postcards question a card featuring a your mailbox and pin to the wall.” Journal that year. (His successor could when he travels famous painting or In South Korea, I sent a postcard be not be reached for comment.) and on other vintage to friends whose elementary-school- Whatever the exact numbers, the occa- age son, Min, was adopted from that disappearance of postcards is apparent country as an infant. He claimed the just by visiting the places that used to printed-cardboard talisman and put sell them. it on his wall — both a picture of a meaningful place and an actual Not just for vacation piece of it. Ramsay Teviotdale and Bill Yes, Min could have prin- Tinto, a widely traveled ted out an Instagram Arlington, Virginia, cou- image and put it ple who still send on his wall. But it’s and receive just not theth same. postcards, are WP-BloombergWP-B not National 4 PLUS | THURSDAY 5 MARCH 2015 CAMPUS

Stalls set up by the students selling various food items.

akistan Education Centre of love, co-operation, and kindness held the ‘Annual Food PEC holds annual Food Fiesta to promote brotherhood among the Festival’ at its premises young students as part of the cur- Precently. This yearly fea- famous slogan, “Health is Wealth”. The Principal Nargis Raza Otho riculum through such events. It will ture of the school is held to con- The children set up stalls with opened the fiesta by cutting a cer- surely help the children to incul- vey positive messages to the young various food items such as pastries, emonial ribbon. She lauded the great cate feelings of love, warmth, care, students about food, with plenty of chocolates, jellies, juices, pasta, noo- zeal and zest among the students for smiles of joy for each other,” she said colour and hands-on cooking. It also dles, biryani, carrot halwa, Kashmiri the event. while visiting the stalls set up by the aims at transforming young people’s tea, various fruit salads and green “It has always been an encouraging students. approach to eating portraying the salads. factor to bring about an awareness The Peninsula

Parade of Nations Children’s choir - Lebanon Park House celebrates multiculturalism and diversity

ark House English School global citizens and we believe that the recently celebrated the cultural British system is an excellent vehicle diversity of its student body by for delivering this.” Pholding International Week, “Park House’s International Week culminating in International Day. and International Day are important During International Week, Park events in the school’s calendar allow- House organised a wide range of activi- ing parents and children to educate ties and events where Park House fam- their classmates, and the wider Park ilies built national stalls and visitors House family, on the greatness of all of learned more about various countries the countries that make up our com- and sampled different food. There was munity.” Niall Brennan, Director and a concert with cultural performances son of the Founder, Heather Brennan from around the globe as well as a col- explained: “As the world moves for- ourful Parade of Nations were partici- ward and integrates, it is important pants wore traditional dress and their to remember and celebrate where we national costumes. came from to allow us to know where Dougie Smith, Headmaster, said: we are going. Park House is a British “We are very proud of the diversity of institution and while we are not teach- our student body where we have over 65 ing our students to be little Britons, we nationalities at the school which makes are teaching them the core values of Park House an incredibly interesting decency, respect and fair play, values and diverse place to come to school. that are at the very heart of British Respect is a key value we teach as we society and values that we hope are Children at the work to ensure that our students leave central to all around the world.” Italian food stall. Park House as responsible, valuable The Peninsula CAMPUS / COMMUNITY PLUS | THURSDAY 5 MARCH 2015 5 Doha College hosts regional Pastoral Care Conference

astoral staff from schools and clinics in the Middle East came together last weekend Pfor a conference held at Doha College in Qatar in association with the British Schools in the Middle East (BSME) and Place2Be. This inaugural Counselling and Safeguarding conference was attended by over 50 members of staff responsible for student welfare in schools within BSME representative Rebecca Annand the BSME network. The conference (left) with Place2B’s key note speaker One of the many counselling and was led by Place2Be, an organisation David Exall (right) and colleague Dr safe guarding workshops. based in the UK who provide emo- Stephen Adams-Langley (centre). tional and therapeutic services in schools. Place2Be are supported by safeguarding and supporting the chil- for all professionals who work with the their Royal Patron HRH the Duchess every school.” dren in our care. School should be a emotional wellbeing of children.” of Cambridge. “This is particularly important for place for children to develop and learn Doha College have already set in The conference was organised by expatriate families who are often iso- within a safe environment, conferences place additional initiatives to support Doha College’s counsellor Kathleen lated from extended families and out- like this demonstrate a sharing of best their pastoral care programme. The Swords who has had a career work- side resources and therefore struggle practice amongst schools in the Middle student mentoring programme was ing in schools, both as a teacher and a to find support in difficult situations. East.” establish last year to promote a proac- school counsellor. Kathy said: “There International schools often become the David Excell, a Head Trainer at tive response to student well-being on is a growing interest in school based support system families need,” Kathy Place2Be who delivered the Key Note a different level. 6th Form students counselling in British schools which, added speech at the conference said: “It is part work alongside younger students to together with Safeguarding, fall under Senior Vice Principal and Head of of our mission to disseminate ideas, compliment the role of the Form Tutor the umbrella of Pastoral Care. The con- Secondary at Doha College Teresa practice, strategies and approaches by engaging them in activities which ference set out to highlight that the Woulfe said: “Judging by the engage- and Place2Be is pleased to be able to foster a sense of belonging within the wellbeing of children and young people ment of staff who attended this confer- offer support based on twenty years of tutor group. should remain the principle focus of ence, there is a clear commitment to working in partnership with schools The Peninsula

Sanskriti receives second prize in Environment Day competitions

anskriti Qatar won the second place in Qatar National Environment Day competitions Sorganised by Indian Cultural Centre in co- operation with Ministry of Environment. The com- petitions were open to ICC affiliated organisations with a total duration of one and half months.The marks scored in each campaign activities decided the winners. Family oriented seminars, employees oriented seminars, cleaning labour camps activities, beach cleaning activities, mini marathon at corniche, tree planting at schools were the main highlights of Sanskriti awareness campaign. Sanskriti secured the second prize by scoring 87 marks out of 100. The winners were honored in a public function organized at the Diplomatic Club. The Peninsula Sanskriti President A K Jaleel receiving a memento from Muhsen Z Al Khyarin, Director - Public Relations and Communications, Ministry of Environment.

SLMQ marks Sri Lankan Independence Day with competitions for children

ri Lankan Majlis Qatar categories among four aged groups. (SLMQ) organised, for the The competition was witnessed by Sthirteenth consecutive year, a large gathering. All contests were the annual competitions to mark judged by a panel of independent the 67th Independence Day of Sri international judges and winners Lanka with the patronage of the Sri were awarded with certificates and Lankan Embassy in Qatar. prizes. These competitions were open The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to all Sri Lankan children living to Qatar Jayantha Palipane was in Qatar. The event was held on the Chief Guest and distributed February 13 at the Sri Lankan the certificates and prizes to the embassy premises. winners. The winners with officials. Competitions were held various The Peninsula 6 PLUS | THURSDAY 5 MARCH 2015 MARKETPLACE LG displays G Flex2, wearable devices and new mid-range smartphone at MWC 2015 t this year’s Mobile World round out the smartphone highlighting Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, LG’s leadership in both design and the ALG Electronics (LG) has show- technology. cased a diverse collection of mobile innovations including the intriguing G Mass-tier Lineup Zone: Affordable Flex2, premium wearable devices and Premium a new mid-range smartphone lineup. LG unveiled for the first time its These products will soon be making new lineup of mid-range smartphones their way to the Qatar market and will that are designed to bring the benefits be available across Jumbo Electronics and features of premium handsets showrooms once launched. Video Home to a broader range of consumers. All is the sole distributor of LG products four models — Magna, Spirit, Leon in Qatar. and Joy — offer premium designs, in- Models displaying new LG products at MWC 2015. Under the theme of Innovation cell touch displays and UX features for a Better Life, these new products of the G Series such as Gesture Shot were displayed in four distinct zones and Glance View. The four devices will Urbane LTE is the world’s first smart- MWC where we’ll be introducing designed to represent LG’s strategy for be available in both LTE and 3G ver- watch to offer LTE and NFC capa- a strong lineup of 170 products that the year ahead. sions for a perfect balance in style and bilities. This unique device can make represent LG’s varied technological usability. VoLTE calls or send and receive data interests,” said Juno Cho, president G Flex2 Zone: Redefining the Curve without connecting to a smartphone. and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile The G Flex2 is LG’s most advanced Wearables Zone: Perfect Harmony And the LG Watch Urbane LTE can Communications Company at the start smartphone on the market today, of Fashion and Technology function as a walkie-talkie with its of the MWC. “From smartphones to designed with a curved display that is LG showed two new smartwatch- push-to-talk (PPT) feature to connect wearables to the Internet of Things, both ergonomic and aesthetic. The 5.5- styled wearable devices for the first to multiple parties simultaneously. And we are confident in our ability to not inch Full HD display adds excitement time at MWC 2015. With a classi- with NFC, LG Watch Urbane LTE can only participate, but to lead. Our pres- to the viewing experience by provid- cal and cosmopolitan design, the LG make mobile payments and connect ence here at Mobile World Congress ing realistic and crisp images. Powerful Watch Urbane recaptures the beauty with today and tomorrow’s smart cars. will demonstrate that.” performance and intuitive UX features of a luxury timepiece. The LG Watch “We are excited about this year’s The Peninsula

Zero deduction The St. Regis Doha installs exchange offer at Joyalukkas Qatar three giant oryx sculptures oyalukkas has announced the Jpopular ‘Gold Exchange Offer’ for a limited period. The offer is valid up to March 14 at all Joyalukkas Showrooms. “Offer will be convenient for our customers to exchange their Old Gold Jewellery for brand New Gold Jewellery designs and collections,” said a company spokesperson in Qatar. The special exchange offer will be valid across its showrooms in GCC, Malaysia and Singapore wherein customers will be able to conveniently exchange their Old Gold Jewellery with zero deduction in weight or rate for any of the of New Gold Jewellery collections, the special offer will also be valid on all New Gold Jewellery collections that have just arrived at Joyalukkas showrooms. “The Gold Exchange Offer is very popular amongst Jewellery lovers because this helps them exchange their old gold Jewellery for brand new collections. This offer is in line with creating as many con- The St. Regis Doha has welcomed three new giant Oryx sculptures designed by Ellen Hlavata and engineered by venient schemes as possible to Foibos Design Lab; a group of artisans and metal craftsmen who employ high-end technology expertise. Depicting help Jewellery lovers make the the national animal of Qatar, these three sculptures stand as artistic reminders of the importance of preserving the most of it,” said John Paul Alukkas, country’s rich culture and heritage. The sculptures — more than 12-tonnes and 14m-high — were designed using the Executive Director, Joyalukkas latest technologies and coated using a chemical element ‘Molybdenum’, that is capable of withstanding the extreme Group. temperatures of the region. The Peninsula FOOD PLUS | THURSDAY 5 MARCH 2015 7

Spinach, tomato and feta oatmeal

10 fresh ideas for dressing up a basic bowl of oatmeal By Alison Ladman a carrier for whatever you care to pile on and mix in. This list is for those folks, the people who like to atmeal is the vanilla ice cream of the dress their breakfasts to impress — or at least to breakfast world. Some of us like it plain taste awesome. and straight up, appreciating its clean, oaty Start with your favourite way to prepare a bowl Oflavour, its firm yet giving texture, the way of oatmeal, whether it’s cooked steel-cut oats, slow- it cloyingly stays in your mouth just a second longer cooked extra-thick oats, or a packet of instant. Jazz than you think it should. it up by adding any of these toppings: And then there is the rest of humanity, those folks who — as with vanilla ice cream — treat oatmeal as — Tropical: Stir in 1 tablespoon of cream of coco- Caramel mocha oatmeal nut, then top with a spoonful of crushed pineapple and chopped toasted macadamia nuts. — Beef Bacon and Gouda: Stir in a handful of with whipped cream, if desired. shredded aged Gouda cheese, then top with crumbled — Spinach, tomato and feta: Stir in 1/4 cup crisp-cooked beef bacon. chopped, cooked, well-drained spinach and 1/2 tea- — Pumpkin pie: Stir in 1/4 cup canned pumpkin spoon dried oregano. Top with roasted marinated puree and 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, then top tomatoes (often available where fine olives are sold) with crumbled shortbread cookies. or jarred sun-dried tomatoes and crumbled feta — Brulee: Spoon into an oven-safe ramekin. cheese. Sprinkle turbinado sugar over the top, then broil — Banana bread: Mash a very ripe banana and until golden and caramelized, 2 to 3 minutes. stir into the oatmeal along with a pinch of nutmeg. — Morning glory: Stir in 1/2 cup finely grated Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar and toasted walnuts. carrot, 1 teaspoon orange zest and a handful of golden — Raspberry-lime: Stir in the zest and juice of 1/2 raisins. Top with toasted sunflower seeds. lime and a spoonful of brown sugar. Top with a hand- — Caramel mocha: Stir together 1 teaspoon ful of fresh raspberries and a drizzle of fresh cream. instant coffee granules, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder — Honey-pear: Stir in a chopped ripe pear, drizzle Raspberry lime oatmeal and 2 tablespoons half-and-half. Stir into the oat- with honey and top with a few slices of a brie cheese. meal, then drizzle the top with caramel sauce. Top AP 8 PLUS | THURSDAY 5 MARCH 2015 ENTERTAINMENT PLUS | THURSDAY 5 MARCH 2015 9

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Gyllenhaal’s fasting for ‘Nightcrawler’ Patna court bans Dirty Politics release ctor Jake Gyllenhaal drove himself “insane with hunger” while The blockbuster’s in decline... he Patna High Court on Tuesday banned the release of Bollywood Afilming for Nightcrawler. Tfilm Dirty Politics over some objectionable scenes, a government The actor’s co-star Riz Ahmed, who plays Gyllenhaal’s sidekick lawyer said. Rick Carey in the film thought he was going to be eaten alive during After hearing a petition seeking a ban on the release of Dirty Politics, the movie, because Gyllenhaal was so hungry and living off a diet of a division bench of the court ordered the concerned authorities not to chewing gum to lose 30 pounds for the role, reports femalefirst.co.uk. release the film till the objectionable scenes were removed. “Jake lost a lot of weight for the role, he was literally surviving off Here’s how to save it The court has also issued a notice to the Central Board of Film chewing gum and driving himself with hunger, which makes sense Certification in this connection. because his character is desperately hungry for success,” Ahmed told The petitioner has informed the court that the film’s lead actress Metro newspaper. “He’s looking at me in the film like he might want Mallika Sherawat has draped India’s national flag on her body, thereby to eat me. There was this primal energy coming off him,” he added. the final book into two parts led to an lead to similar success. Chris Pratt’s insulting and dishonouring the national flag. Despite the concerns, the star found working with Gyllenhaal “really A- CinemaScore from audiences that was next attempt to cement his action-hero Directed by K C Bokadia, the film is slated to release on March 6. inspiring”. down on the A grades handed to the first status in Jurassic World sees him in the “He’s someone who really pushes himself to limits,” he said. two and a series low of 68 percent on relatively untested hands of writer and Rotten Tomatoes. It was the first time in director Colin Trevorrow, known for a critically supported franchise that busi- just one movie – the lo-fi time-travel ness needs overtook creative impulses indie Safety Not Guaranteed; Fox’s lat- – and audiences realised. est attempt to reboot The Fantastic Four Jackie would love to work with Tiger S.H.I.E.L.D. role makes me a sees Josh Trank, director of impressive Keep it quippy ... found-footage thriller Chronicle, getting ctor Jackie Shroff says he cool mom, says Ming-Na Wen Guardians of the Galaxy, the surprise a chance to shine; and Looper’s Rian Ahas been inundated with hit of the summer, might have come from Johnson has been hired as the director queries about when he’ll share ing-Na Wen says her role as ace pilot and weapons expert Marvel, but it carved out its own identity of Star Wars Episode VIII. the frame with his talented son MMelinda May on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. has convinced her chil- aside from their other superhero fare. While the above could lead to great Tiger. He says it will happen dren that she’s cool. Thanks to a quippy script, a loose vibe things, experimentation hasn’t always when the “right script” comes “They love the show,” says Wen. She says that when her 9-year-old and an unconventional soundtrack, it worked quite so well. Remember when their way. son, Cooper Dominic, saw the show about the Marvel Comics organi- broke out beyond the fanboy crowd and Gavin Hood, acclaimed director of Tsotsi, “As a father I am really zation debut at San Diego Comic Con in 2013, “He was like, ‘Mom! I showed that comic-book films can still made X-Men Origins: Wolverine? Or how proud of my son. He’s doing didn’t know you could fly a plane. That is so cool!’” pull large audiences in, if they prioritise about (500) Days of Summer’s Marc Webb really well. People have been Wen says her son and her 14-year-old daughter, Michaela, are espe- More than 25 superhero movies in the elements other than how many things being trusted with the keys to the Spider- coming up to us and ask- cially amazed because her kick-butt TV persona is so very different can explode into other things. It also pro- Man universe? ing, ‘When would we be seen from the mom they know — a “girlie girl” who loves wearing sundresses. next four years could spell troubled times vided a new leading man in Chris Pratt, sharing the screen?’, but it all “I laugh all the time and I’m always smiling and mommy’s the one that who also starred in one of the year’s other Listen to the audience depends on the script and if we come across a good one then I’d love does the cooking and mommy’s a klutz,” she says. for the box office. How can the studios successful franchise-starters The Lego Marvel’s imminent big announce- to work with him,” said Jackie. The 51-year-old actress says her kids’ rave reviews are the best she Movie. Again, what sounded like a tired ment will potentially bring with it even could ask for. “For me, my career could be over right then and there avoid fatiguing film-goers? concept in a crowded genre was brought more release dates, and given the recent and I’d be happy.” to life with sharp humour and a casual Spider-Man news, maybe some crossover Wen says she’s also excited about the remainder of the show’s second By Benjamin Lee abandonment of cliche. titbits as well. But this time next year, season. She says the series picks up right where it left off — focus- isthat going the to rise lead in to superhero disaster for blockbusters some stu- the horizon could look rather different: ing on S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Skye Johnson, who fans have learned is an ith every new Marvel dios, in the same way that a wider pool ... or give it depth Sony’s ambitious slate of Spider-Man Don’t want to be a factory: Lucky Ali Inhuman, Marvel’s name for a fictional race of superhumans that announcement (the latest of of animated films has led to some casu- While Captain America: The Winter spin-offs was cut down after the muted appears in various Marvel comic books. She says the introduction of Wwhich is due today), a com- alties, with underwhelming receipts for Soldier might have seemed like a generic reaction to The Amazing Spider-Man 2, ucky Ali, known for his soulful music, says he has never intended to the Inhumans brings a new element to the show that “fans have been bination of excitement and resignation Penguins of Madagascar and Mr Peabody proposition on paper, it was a surprisingly while Warner Brothers will be patiently Lbe a factory of songs and albums. He plays music when he likes to. dying for, to have some characters with superpowers.” hits. While the Disney-owned studio has & Sherman most recently. cunning conspiracy thriller that over- waiting to see if Batman v Superman is The “O sanam” hitmaker came up with his own venture Lucky Ali a habit of producing superhero films that So far 2015 has seen success stories performed. The smart use of Anthony big enough to warrant the long list of Entertainment a few years ago, but that didn’t work out. fly a little higher than the rest, there are in the shape of mid-budget adult dra- and Joe Russo as the creative team, best planned Justice League films. “It’s not a label. Just a thing I started that didn’t take off. I didn’t only so many costumed crimefighters we mas American Sniper and Fifty Shades of known for working on sitcoms such as Even if the next 12 months brings yet really do anything with it. For me, simpler the better like communi- can bear to see on the big screen. Grey, but there have also been a number Arrested Development and Community, more diminishing returns for the big- cation with people on social networking sites. That’s enough for me. I Madonna announces dates for tour Do we really need 11 Marvel films in of big flops, including Jupiter Ascending, paid off handsomely and showed the budget blockbuster, we’re unlikely to don’t need a website or to have a company. My intentions are not to the next four years, which, added to the Blackhat, Mortdecai and Seventh Son. importance of hiring talented and unex- see a drastic shift in the industry. But be a factory. I like to play when I want to play. I am an artiste, not a adonna will begin an international other superhero offerings on the horizon, Creutz believes that numbers are on a pected names to handle historically safe with the increase in popularity of other businessman,” Ali said. Mtour to promote her new album “Rebel makes more than 25 in total? par with 2014 at this stage. material. home-based platforms, audiences have Talking about the current music scene in the country, he said: “People Heart” with a concert at the American This week saw the arrival of a rather With a year of expensive sequels more power than ever and studios will be are understanding that there are musicians outside the film industry Airlines Arena in Miami in August, her pro- bleak report from entertainment ana- ahead (Avengers: Age of Ultron and Star Try new voices paying closer attention to which heroes too who are doing worthy work. So, wherever there is melody, people moters, Live Nation, said. lyst Doug Creutz, in which he explained Wars: The Force Awakens are both budg- Looking forward to the forthcoming people actually want on the big screen. will follow that.” The August 29 show will kick-start the why last year’s US box office suffered the eted at more than $200m), it’s a vital crop of films, some daring choices might The Guardian As much as he loves entertaining his fans through his live shows, he North American leg of the tour that will worst summer since 2006. He believes time for a dramatic uplift in both US says he is yet to plan a new album. include appearances in New York, Boston, that uniformity of studio product has led and international box office, which has “I am yet to begin working on my Chicago, Philadelphia, Vancouver and San to audiences staying at home. seen a reduced rate of growth in the past new album,” said the musician, who Juan, Puerto Rico. “As diversity in the industry film slate three years. But what can Hollywood has treated his fans with melodi- The 56-year-old pop star will begin the decreases, we think the risks of accel- learn from what has been working? ous albums like “Sunoh”, “Sifar” and European and British segment of the tour erating declines in overall attendance “Kabhi Aisa Lagta Hai”. with a concert in Cologne, Germany on are also increasing,” he wrote. While Stop splitting Ali is also not alien to the world November 4 followed by dates in London, he thinks that we could see a slight Last year’s biggest US hits were dis- of acting. He won accolades for his Paris, Barcelona and other cities. improvement this year, the franchise- tinctive for various key reasons. The performance in movies like Sur - Concerts in Australia and Asia will be announced at a later date, heavy release schedule might lead to a reigning champ was the third Hunger The Melody of Life and Kaante, but according to Madonna’s website. small cluster of winners and a large pool Games film, the latest in a refreshingly he is not too keen on coming back Last December early demo tracks from “Rebel Heart,” Madonna’s of expensive losers. dour franchise that’s made over $2.3bn to the big screen. 13th studio album, were leaked ahead of its release next week. An “While we do expect some significant (£1.5bn) worldwide. But while the third “There is nothing exciting to me Israeli man was arrested on suspicion of hacking into the computers strength in the top two to three spots in chapter of a rare action series fronted as far as movies are concerned,” of Madonna and other singers. 2015,” he wrote, “we are not convinced by a female character might have come said the son of late actor-filmmaker Madonna responded to the hacking by releasing six tracks from that the overall slate is going to drive out on top, it was considerably down Mehmood. the album for purchase on iTunes in December. performance that is significantly bet- from Catching Fire’s total. Interest in ter than what we have generally seen the films, and star Jennifer Lawrence, over the past four years.” He also fears is still feverish, but the decision to split 10 PLUS | THURSDAY 5 MARCH 2015 HISTORY

FRANCE ALLIES Napoleon Duke of Bonaparte The Battle of Waterloo, fought in Belgium on Wellington Emperor June 18, 1815, saw the final defeat of Napoleon British of France, and ended more than two decades of European general conquered wars that had begun with the French Revolution led Anglo- much of allied army Europe before at Waterloo. being defeated in 1814. Had beaten French in many Escaped exile to command previous battles but had not French army at Waterloo faced Napoleon before Marshal Field Marshal Grouchy Blücher Led French In overall right wing command during of Prussian Waterloo army, which campaign. consisted of Failed to German and stop Prussians from linking Polish troops. Many of his up with Anglo-allied army men were untried militia Marshal Ney Responsible French for French Anglo-allied 19:30 hrs Infantry left wing. “Brown Bess” army: 68,000* Cavalry His futile flintlock musket attempts to Mont St. Jean Artillery break Allied Prussians Victory line wasted 50,000 French cavalry and Anglo-allied proved pivotal to battle La Haye Frichermont Infantry TIMELINE OF THE BATTLE Sainte Cavalry Artillery 11:30: French launch diversionary attack on Allied chateau of Hougoumont – Hougoumont victory battle continues all day 16:30 hrs 13:00: Massive artillery bombardment precedes Brussels main assault on Allied left. BELGIUM Advance beaten back by musket and cannon fire Waterloo Mon Plancenoit 10km Wavre 14:30: Allied cavalry Plaisir 6 miles French (Armée Grouchy attack scatters French, Napoleon du Nord): 73,000 but charge loses control 1km Jun 18 and suffers heavy losses 0.6 miles *British, Dutch, Belgian, German Jun 17 16:00-18:00: Massed After Waterloo French cavalry charges fail Power balance Jun 16 Quatre to break Allied defensive brought century Bras Ligny square formations of relative peace Jun 15 16:30: Prussians begin to Europe Ney Charleroi arriving, forcing French to GREAT defend Plancenoit BRITAIN Neth. 18:00: La Haye Sainte RUSSIAN A EMPIRE falls. Allied centre buckles S I 500km U S but Prussian arrival allows P R German states Wellington to reinforce line 300 miles 20:10: Final attack by Portugal FRANCE Napoleon’s elite Imperial AUSTRIAN Guard halted and thrown EMPIRE ChargeCharge of the back. Allies advance as RoyalRoyal Scots GreysGreys French army collapses Spain Ottoman Waterloo of Battle The 15:00: Napoleon orders LOSSES Italian Empire attack on stronghold of French 48,000 States La Haye Sainte in attempt Anglo-allied 17,000 to destroy Allied centre Prussians 7,000 Boundary of German Confederation, 1815 Sources: BBC, Military History and Atlas of the Napoleonic Wars by Vincent J. Esposito Pictures: Wikimedia Commons, Google Maps © GRAPHIC NEWS HEALTH / FITNESS PLUS | THURSDAY 5 MARCH 2015 11

Novel blood test detects intensity of peanut allergy Long-term paracetamol esearchers have developed a new blood Rtest that could predict the intensity of a patient’s allergic reaction to peanut consump- tion. Based on initial results, the researchers use poses risk: Study noted that the new test is many times more sensitive than current procedures. “A patient who has a serious allergy and gets exposed to an allergen protein will form anti- bodies in their body that should stay there for a while,” said James Rusling, professor at the University of Connecticut in the US. When an allergic person eats peanuts, their immune system releases an antibody protein known as immunoglobulin E or IgE. These antibodies fight off peanut allergen molecules by binding to them and flushing them out of the body. But the release of the antibod- ies causes tissue cells in the body to produce a compound called histamine, which is involved in regulating physiological function in the gut. This process in turn generates a variety of allergy symptoms such as itchy skin, runny nose, coughing, or wheezing. The more antibodies that are released, the more histamine is generated, the stronger the person’s allergic response. While existing peanut allergy tests can gen- erally measure IgE antibodies found in a blood octors may be under-estimating the risks over-reaction. sample, the presence of other biomolecules can to patients from long-term use of para- They pointed out the analysis was unable to tell distort the results and they are not always cetamol, the world’s most popular pain- whether early death and health problems were accurate, the study said. Dkiller, researchers said on Tuesday. caused by an underlying illness rather than from The new allergy test screens out other Chronic users of the drug — people who typically the paracetamol. biomolecules and measures the presence of take large, daily doses over several years — may Nor did it take into account over-the-counter antibodies that bind to very specific protein increase their risk of death, or kidney, intestinal purchases of the drug, a picture that could be far fragments, called peptides, and carbohydrate and heart problems, they found. more complex. residues found in peanuts. While the trial test Led by Philip Conaghan at the Leeds Institute of “Paracetamol remains the safest analgesic (pain- was limited to just a few allergic components Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine in north- killer) available, and this study should not stop people from peanut glycoproteins, Rusling said it could ern England, the team analysed data from eight taking it,” said Nick Bateman, a professor of clinical be expanded to screen for more than 20, allow- previously-published studies into long-term para- toxicology at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. ing for even more selective results. cetamol use. “Based on these results, the The data came only from people lowest effective dose for the After-office-hour emails could who had paracetamol prescribed by “Paracetamol shortest necessary period is a doctor, as opposed to over-the- remains the safest advised,” he told Britain’s Science ruin people’s personal lives counter purchases. Media Centre. “This is common Two of the eight studies had found analgesic (painkiller) sense for all medicines.” eople who receive emails from their superi- an increased risk of mortality, up to available, and this Seif Shaheen, a respira- Pors or clients at home after a tiring day at 63 percent, among long-term para- tory epidemiology professor at work run the risk of their personal lives being cetamol users, compared to those study should not London’s Queen Mary University, affected critically, a new study shows. who had not been prescribed the stop people taking said the review, given its limita- The researchers surveyed 341 working adults drug during the study period. it. Based on these tions, did nothing to strengthen over a seven-day period to track their feelings Four found a heightened risk, the evidence for paracetamol’s when they accessed a work email away from ranging from 19 to 68 percent, of results, the lowest harmful effects. office. cardiovascular problems. The risk of effective dose “However, further rigorous “Most of them reported they became angry gastro-intestinal bleeding and other research into possible detrimen- when they received a work email or text after intestinal side-effects was up to 49 for the shortest tal effects of this commonly used they had gone home and that communication percent as high. necessary period drug would be prudent.” was negatively worded or required a lot of the Three studies found an adverse Widely recommended as the person’s time,” said lead study author Marcus effect on kidneys. is advised. This is first rung on the painkilling lad- Butts from the University of Texas, Arlington In all cases, the risk was dose- common sense for der, paracetamol is considered in the US. dependent -- in other words, the all medicines.” by many to be safer than aspirin “The after-hour emails really affected those higher the dose, the greater the and ibuprofen. workers’ personal lives,” Butts added. risk, said the analysis published in The new study pointed to Also, people who tried to separate work from the British journal Annals of the other research findings that their personal life experienced more work-life Rheumatic Diseases. paracetamol may have no pain- interference. Butts said one of the most sur- Even though the risk in absolute killing advantage over rivals prising findings of the study was that people terms was small, doctors should when it comes to treating oste- who received positive electronic communica- think carefully when prescribing oarthritis, joint pain or acute tions after hours were happy. the drug, it warned. lower-back pain. However, those good vibes were not long “We believe the true risk of para- In this light, “more care- lasting. cetamol prescription to be higher ful consideration of its usage is Some of the recommendations the study than that currently perceived in the required,” the paper said. makes include training for what to say and clinical community,” said the report. “Prescribers need to be aware what not to say in an email or text. “(...) A systemic review of para- of patients’ individual responses Agencies cetamol’s efficacy and tolerability in to paracetamol and the observed individual conditions is warranted.” increased toxicity with regular Other experts cautioned against and higher dosing.” AFP 12 PLUS | THURSDAY 5 MARCH 2015 TECHNOLOGY Facebook’s future is to reach billions of mobile users: Mark Zuckerberg Following the acquisition of WhatsApp, Facebook’s CEO gave his first mobile-centric keynote at Barcelona’s Mobile World Congress stating the importance of the mobile web to Facebook’s future and as a way to connect the developing world.

By Samuel Gibbs A report by Deloitte on behalf of Facebook and internet.org, the social acebook founder Mark network’s partnership with six mobile access to a collaborative education Facebook has also attempted more Zuckerberg (pictured) phone companies, found that produc- resource. It was created by Nokia and ambitious mobile integration with addressed the world’s biggest tivity in developing nations could be Facebook with the help of the Rwandan Facebook Home, which replaces the Fmobile conference stating the increased by as much as 25 percent. government, telecoms company Airtel standard Android smartphone design company’s ambition to reach billion of That productivity increase would and edX, the internet-based interactive with a Facebook-first experience. web users through its new Whatsapp result in 140m new jobs that would lift education platform provided by MIT, mobile acquisition. 160 million people out of poverty and Harvard and Berkeley. Eyeballs on screens Wearing the industry-standard tech generate $2.2 trillion in GDP. Unilever and internet.org will also Of the 1.23 billion monthly active billionaire attire of jeans and a modest To tackle the problem of connecting conduct research to identify challenges users of Facebook, 945 million used dark t-shirt, Zuckerberg justified the “the next 5 billion people”, Zuckerberg to internet adoption in rural Indian Facebook on a mobile in December last recent $19bn acquisition by saying it announced a series of new initiatives, communities, before starting a series year, showing that mobile is already complemented Facebook because its including a new internet.org pilot of projects in India to help give internet a very important part of Facebook’s founder, Jan Koum, shares Facebook project called SocialEDU. access to those communities. business. vision of connecting billions of people. “It’s easy to take for granted that Pushing mobile apps, a partnership Facebook’s shift to mobile has pri- “WhatsApp is the most engag- most people have access to the inter- between Facebook and Ericsson has marily been driven by the need to ing app we’ve ever seen on mobile, it net, but only one third of the world, 2.7 created the Internet.org Innovation maintain the interest of its users, blows everything else away, but it’s Jan billion people, currently have access to Lab based in Facebook’s Menlo Park who are using the desktop site less in Koum’s vision, to connect billions of the internet. Upgrading to a smart- head quarters in California. There favour of the smartphones and tablets. people. That’s what made WhatsApp phone doesn’t instantly mean access developers will be able to test their Relying on advertising for the bulk a good fit,” Zuckerberg told Mobile to the internet, that’s just not true. So apps in simulated developing world of its revenues, Facebook has priori- World Congress in Barcelona. we’re not on a path to connect every- network conditions optimising them tised building a system to serve ads to “By being part of Facebook, one right now, unless something dra- for countries like India. users wherever they access the site. WhatsApp can focus on adding more matic changes,” he said. The company also hopes that it can users, not having to focus on revenue, “We want to create is like a dial tone Flood of Facebook apps use mobile to reach new audiences in so he can go on and connect a billion for the internet - like a universal emer- Facebook has been pushing its own developing markets where desktop use more people.” gency number - basic services that we mobile experience and apps heavily is relatively uncommon. “We are absolutely not going to think everyone should have including over the past few years. change plans around WhatsApp and messaging, weather, search provided Facebook added WhatsApp to its Mobile data outnumbers fixed the way it uses user data. WhatsApp for free with the ability to upgrade to expanding roster of mobile apps last broadband by over 3:1 is going to operate completely autono- use higher bandwidth services,” he told week, bolstering the social network’s Mobile phone coverage far out- mously. They might use people and MWC. userbase with another 465 million strips traditional landline phone and infrastructure to grow, but the vision “We don’t have all the answers, but monthly active mobile users. It was broadband infrastructure in many is to keep the service exactly the same. the early indications are promising. the biggest in a long line of Facebook developing nations, which means the They do not keep the content you send, mobile phone is the primary comput- and we’re not going to change that.” ing device for many. The International Zuckerberg also spoke fiercely “We want to create a dial tone for the internet Telecommunication Union (ITU) esti- against the US government’s surveil- mates that there are at least 6.8 bil- lance of web consumers, but said the — like a universal emergency number — basic lion mobile subscribers globally, and issues had inspired the industry and of those 5.2 billion are based in the civilians to work together. “People have services that we think everyone should have developing world. been… aligning on policy issues, push- Mobile data subscribers number in ing the internet forward and a lot of including messaging, weather, search provided the 1.2 billion in developing nations, the industry is much more aligned but fixed broadband connections only because of how shocking the NSA rev- for free with the ability to upgrade to use higher come in at around 357m in those same elations were,” he told MWC. countries, meaning that mobile data “The government kind of blew it. bandwidth services.” outnumbers fixed broadband by over They went way over the line over not 3:1 in the developing world. being transparent. They’re only now Facebook has made moves to grow getting to the range of where they We’re looking for a some more part- acquisitions, which include Instagram, its mobile audience in developing mar- should have been, but they could have ners to see if it works in other places. the mobile photo-sharing application. kets before. Back in 2010, Facebook avoided the whole thing.” What we want to do next is a year long Facebook has been steadily grow- launched Zero, at 0.Facebook.com, Facebook also announced several trial, to see how far we can push this ing its in-house mobile apps too. Its which offered a very simple version initiatives from Facebook and the and show the model works. Internet. newest app, Paper for the iPhone, was of the site for free through selected internet.org foundation, whose goal is org is an on-ramp for the internet.” released this month in the US, which mobile phone operators. The site con- to connect the next five billion people Using low-cost smartphones where redesigned the way users interact with sumed only very small amounts of data to the internet in developing nations. fixed internet connections are not Facebook, using a swipe-heavy way to – perfect for developing nations where available, SocialEDU will provide access the Facebook news feed and data coverage could be slow and expen- ‘The next five billion people’ students in Rwanda with free online news content from around the web. sive. The Guardian COMICS & MORE PLUS | THURSDAY 5 MARCH 2015 13

LEARN ARABIC How to tell the time

What is the time now? Kam alssaça al'an?

It is ve o'clock Alssaça alamisa

It is ten past six Alssaça alssadisa wa çarat daqiq

It is ve past seven Alssaça alsabiça wa amsat daqaiq

It is quarter past ve Alssaça alamisa wa alroubouç

It is twenty past two Alssaça alania wa aloul

It is half past three Alssaça alalia wa alnif Hoy en la Historia

It is ve to ten Alssaça alçaira illa amsat daqaiq March 5, 1960

It is ten to nine Alssaça altasiça illa çarat daqaiq Cuban photographer Alberto Korda (above) captured his iconic It is twenty to one Alssaça alwaida illa oul image of Che Guevara, taken at an It is quarter to seven Alssaça sabiça illa roubouç event honouring over 100 Cubans killed in an explosion in Havana ç = ‘a’ in ‘agh’ when surprised 1815: German physician Franz Anton Mesmer died. The word “mesmerised” was derived from his name Baby Blues by Jerry Scott & Rick Kirkman 1930: American food scientist Clarence Birdseye developed the quick-freeze technique 1933: Adolf Hitler obtained 43.9% of the votes at the Reichstag elections, allowing the Nazis to pass the Enabling Act and establish a dictatorship 1970: The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty came into force Picture: Associated Press © GRAPHIC NEWS ALL IN THE MIND Hagar The Horrible by Chris Browne Can you find the hidden words? They may be horizontal, vertical, diagonal, forwards or backwards.

Zits by Jerry Scott & Jim Borgman

ALLOSAURUS, ANKYLOSAURUS, APATOSAURUS, BRACHIOSAURUS, CAMPTOSAURUS, COMPSOGNATHUS, CORYTHOSAURUS, DEINONYCHUS, DIPLODOCUS, EORAPTOR, HADROSAUR, HETERODONTOSAURUS, IGUANODON, ORNITHOLESTES, PENTACERATOPS, PLATEOSAURUS, PTEROSAUR, SCELIDOSAURUS, STEGOSAURUS, TRICERATOPS, TYRANNOSAURUS REX, VELOCIRAPTOR. 14 PLUS | THURSDAY 5 MARCH 2015 CROSSWORDS

ACROSS 43 Nav. rank 6 “As ___ on TV” 39 Fishing stick 52 Enlightened Buddhist CROSSWORD123456 789 10111213 1 Counterparts of sirs 44 Small paid item in the 7 Divisions of a century 40 Org. tasked with 53 Boutique 7 ___ number on back of a newspaper 8 Like many old lanterns enforcing the Clean Air 54 Annual awards for 14 15 16 10 $2.50 per 49 Start of many a 9 Not digital, as a clock Act athletes 1/5 mile, e.g. countdown 10 Color of Dorothy’s 42 Painter with a Blue 55 [Hey, buddy!] 17 18 19 Period 14 Street 50 Running shoe brand slippers 56 ___ and flows 45 Delhi dress 15 “Ich bin ___ Berliner” 51 24 bottles of beer 11 Flat ___ pancake 57 Funeral drape 20 21 46 Self-conscious question 16 Khrushchev’s land, for 55 What unmentionables 12 “Naughty, naughty!” 58 Used to be short cover … or what 20-, 13 Before, to poets 47 When some morning 59 Mind reading, for short 22 23 24 25 26 27- and 44-Across all news programs begin 17 Louisiana language begin with? 19 Prefix with physics 60 Prefix with physics 27 28 29 30 48 Bethesda, Md., is in it 18 New England cookout 58 YouTube and Yahoo! 21 Like the “Gangnam Style” video COSMOS AGT ELBA 20 Big name in ranch 61 Go from pub to pub 31 32 33 34 35 dressing 24 Bring out SCHUSS GOALLOUT 62 With warts and all 22 “So what ___ is new?” 25 Many a showing on TV HURLER ATT I TUDE 36 37 38 39 40 63 “No ___!” (Spanish Land 23 Dumb ox surrender) ALOT WROTEON 26 Flying pests 41 42 43 24 Unit of work, in physics 64 Like the eyes just after RAV I OL I YOUNGER 27 Classic of English waking 28 Suffix with east or west PRETZELLOOP ESA 44 45 46 47 48 children’s literature, 65 “See ___ run” 29 Spy org. with “The” AMADEUS CRAM 66 Punk rock subgenre 30 Like most sushi 49 50 51 52 53 54 31 When a plane is due to 31 Emergency function on EL ISA CAR GASUP take off: Abbr. 67 Schedules LARK WARRIOR DOWN a fighter plane 55 56 57 34 Narrow inlets 32 Decorative cotton fabric AM I FORYOUR LOV E 35 Mystical glow 1 Papier-___ 58 59 60 61 33 When doubled, “Hungry LASSOED ODESSAN 36 Diary 2 “Sk8er Boi” singer Like Lavigne HOT I TEM AMI D 38 Military hairstyle the Wolf” band 62 63 64 3 Real estate documents IMALOSER BEGONE 41 The Emerald Isle 37 ___ ipsa 4 Battery ends TAL I SMAN ERASER 65 66 67 42 California ballot loquitur 5 Stubborn animal measure, informally 38 Top of a wave SPED EMO DINERS

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 / 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 ANSWER solved like a normal Sudoku. CINEMA / TV LISTINGS PLUS | THURSDAY 5 MARCH 2015 15

American Heist (2D/Action) – 10:00am, SHOWING AT VILLAGGIO & CITY CENTER 1 12:00noon, 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, 8:00, 10:00 & 11:55pm TEL: 444933989 444517001 Outcast (2D/Action) – 10:30am & 2:30pm 2 Outcast (3D/Action) 13:05 Auction 08:00 News – 12:30, 4:30, 7:00, 9:10 & 11:20pm Hunters: Pawn 08:30 Witness Youm Maloush Lazmah (2D/Arabic) Shop Edition 09:00 Wukan Votes 3 – 4:25, 6:50, 9:00 & 11:30pm 13:30 The Liquidator 10:30 Inside Story Asterix (2D/Animation) –10:45am, 12:40 & 2:30pm 13:55 Backroad 11:30 The Stream Focus (2D/Comedy) – 10:20am, 2:40, 7:15 & 11:40pm Bounty 12:00 News 4 Regatta (2D/Arabic) – 12:35, 4:50 & 9:25pm 14:20 Yukon Men 12:30 People & 15:10 Fifth Gear Power Life After Beth (2D/Comedy) –1:00, 5:10 & 9:20pm 16:00 Fast N' Loud 14:00 News 5 The Wedding Ringer (2D/Romantic) 16:50 How It's Made 14:30 Inside Story – 11:00am, 3:00, 7:10 & 11:20pm 17:40 Alaska: The 15:00 Witness Kidnapping Mr. Heineken (2D/Action) Last Frontier 16:00 NEWSHOUR 6 – 1:15, 5:40 & 10:00pm 18:30 Street Outlaws 17:00 News Kinsman: The Secret Service (2D/Action) 19:20 American Muscle 17:30 The Stream – 10:55, 3:15, 7:40 & 11:55pm 20:10 The Liquidator 18:00 NEWSHOUR 20:35 Backroad 19:00 News – 3:10 & 5:00pm 7 Asterix (2D/Animation) Bounty 19:30 Earthrise – 11:15am, 1:00, 6:55, 9:00 & 11:10pm Exists (2D/Horror) 21:00 Street Outlaws 20:00 News The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water 21:50 American 20:30 Inside Story 8 (2D/Animation) – 11:10am, 1:10 & 3:10pm Muscle 21:00 NEWSHOUR 22:40 Hellriders 22:00 News Project Almanac (2D/Action) – 5:00, 7:00, 9:10 & 11:35pm 23:30 Alaska: The 22:30 The Stream Last Frontier 23:00 Wukan Votes Focus (IMAX 2D/Comedy) – 11:30am, 1:40, 3:50, 9 6:00, 8:10, 10:20pm &12:30am American Heist (2D/Action) 10 – 10:50am, 2:50, 7:20 & 11:50pm 13:50 Treehouse 13:00 Situation – 12:50, 4:50 & 9:30pm Outcast (2D/Action) Masters Critical – 2:15pm 15:40 Tanked 15:00 Outback 1 Asterix (2D/Animation) 16:35 The Lion Queen Wrangler American Heist (2D/Action) – 4:00pm 17:30 Ten Deadliest 17:00 America's Lost Focus (2D/Comedy) – 6:00pm Snakes Treasures Outcast (2D/Action) – 7:45 & 9:30pm 19:20 Nature's 18:00 Last War Heroes Newborns 19:00 Outback – 11:30pm Project Almanac (2D/Action) 20:15 Tanked Wrangler Kaaki Sattai (2D/Tamil) – 2:00pm 21:10 Gorilla Doctors 20:00 Big, Bigger, 2 22:05 Treehouse Biggest Kidnapping Freddy Heineken (2D/Action) Masters 21:00 America's Lost MALL – 5:00 & 11:15pm 23:00 Saving Africa's Treasures Project Almanac (2D/Action) – 7:00pm Giants With 22:00 Last War Heroes Yao Ming 23:00 Brilliant Beasts American Heist (2D/Action) – 9:00pm – 3:00pm 3 Serena (2D/Drama) Asterix (2D/Animation) – 5:00pm 13:00 My Name Is Earl 13:00 The Ellen Regatta (2D/Arabic) – 6:45 & 9:00pm 13:30 Dads DeGeneres 14:00 Baby Daddy Show – 11:00pm Dirty Politics (2D/Hindi) 16:30 Welcome To 14:00 Franklin & Bash Serena (2D/Drama) – 3:00pm The Family 16:00 Emmerdale 1 18:30 Baby Daddy 16:30 Coronation – 5:00pm Focus (2D/Comedy) 19:00 Black-Ish Street Project Almanac (2D/Action) – 7:00 & 11:30pm 19:30 Parks And 17:00 The Ellen Recreation DeGeneres Regatta (2D/Arabic) – 9:15pm 22:00 Family Guy Show – 2:15 & 5:45pm 22:30 Curb Your 18:00 Franklin & Bash 2 Asterix (2D/Animation) Enthusiasm 19:00 Suits Kidnapping Freddy Heineken(2D/Action) 23:00 Getting On 20:00 The Flash – 4:00 & 11:30pm LANDMARK 23:30 Late Night 21:00 American Idol Outcast (3D/Action) – 7:30 & 9:30pm With Seth 22:00 24: Live Meyers Another Day – 2:30 & 4:15pm 3 American Heist (2D/Action) 23:00 True Detective Regatta (2D/Arabic) – 6:00pm

Kaaki Sattai (2D/Tamil) – 8:00pm 13:00 Minuscule: 13:00 Almost Dirty Politics (2D/Hindi) – 11:00pm 13:00 Jamai Raja 13:05 Good Luck 13:20 Come Dine With Me Valley Of The Christmas Kumkum Bhagya Charlie Asterix (2D/Animation) – 2:15pm 13:30 13:45 DIY SOS: The Big Lost Ants 15:00 Five Thirteen 14:00 Qubool Hai 14:20 H2O: Just Add Build 14:30 The Legend Of 17:00 The Magic Of American Heist (2D/Action) – 4:00pm 14:30 Jodha Akbar Water 14:35 Nordic Cookery Secret Pass Belle Isle 15:00 Kasamh Se 14:55 Liv And Maddie With Tareq Taylor 16:15 Barbie As The 19:00 The Bag Man Focus (2D/Comedy) – 5:45pm 1 16:00 Hum Paanch 15:20 Binny And The 15:25 Baking Mad With Princess And 21:00 What Maisie Ghost Outcast (2D/Action) – 7:30 & 9:30pm 17:00 Maharakshak Eric Lanlard The Pauper Knew Aryan 15:45 Girl Meets World 15:50 The Good Cook 18:00 Imaginum 22:45 The Master Project Almanac (2D/Action) – 11:30pm 17:30 Neeli Chatri 16:10 Violetta 16:15 Masterchef: The 22:00 The Legend Of 01:15 The Magic Of Waale 17:00 Dog With A Blog Professionals Belle Isle – 2:30pm Secret Pass Outcast (2D/Action) 18:00 Servicewali Bahu 17:25 Binny And The 17:15 Bargain Hunt 03:15 The Bag Man ROYAL Kidnapping Freddy Heineken(2D/Action) 18:30 Bandhan Ghost 18:25 DIY SOS: The Big – 4:30 & 11:15pm 19:00 Hello Pratibha 17:50 Hank Zipzer Build 2 19:30 Jodha Akbar 18:15 Jessie 19:20 Fantasy Homes PLAZA Project Almanac (2D/Action) – 7:00pm 20:00 Jamai Raja 18:40 Dog With A Blog By The Sea American Heist (2D/Action) – 9:00pm 20:30 Kumkum Bhagya 19:30 Violetta 20:35 Rachel's Favourite 14:00 Along Came 14:45 No Clue 21:00 Qubool Hai 20:20 Binny And The Food For Living Polly 16:45 Mr. Peabody & – 3:00pm Ghost 3 Serena (2D/Drama) 21:30 Satrangi Sasural 21:00 Nigel Slater's 16:00 Bringing Down Sherman 22:00 Doli Armaano Ki 21:10 Austin & Ally Simple Cooking The House 18:45 The Wolverine Asterix (2D/Animation) – 5:00pm 22:30 Jodha Akbar 22:00 Gravity Falls 21:25 Masterchef: The 18:00 Maid In 21:00 Snowpiercer Best of Fear Files 22:50 Sabrina: Secrets 23:00 The Iceman Regatta (2D/Arabic) – 7:00 & 9:00pm 23:00 Professionals Manhattan 00:00 Aunn Zara Of A Teenage 22:25 Bargain Hunt 20:00 Servitude 01:00 Lay The Dirty Politics (2D/Hindi) – 11:00pm 01:00 Zee Connect Witch 23:10 Come Dine With 22:00 John Dies At Favorite Season 4 23:10 Wolfblood Me The End 03:00 The 7:39 16 PLUS | THURSDAY 5 MARCH 2015 POTPOURRI

By Alicia Chang of the spots. “We will be revealing its Events in Qatar Nasa spacecraft true nature as we get closer and closer Nasa spacecraft is about to to the surface. So the mystery will be reach the end of a nearly making first solved, but it is one that’s really got us A eight-year journey and make on the edge of our seats.” Family Art Workshops the first rendezvous with a dwarf visit to dwarf The $473m Dawn mission is the When: Till March 31, 2015 planet. first to target two different celestial Where: Katara Art Studios - Bldg 19 The Dawn craft will slip into orbit planet Ceres objects to better understand how the What: Katara Art Studios is hosting a Friday around Ceres, a dwarf planet solar system evolved. It’s powered by series of Diverse Family Art Workshops from the size of Texas. Unlike robotic ion propulsion engines, which provide September 2014 to March 2015. They invite landings or other orbit captures, the in December, and last month it gentle yet constant acceleration, mak- families to attend with their children aged arrival won’t be a nail-biter. Still, snapped pictures of the dwarf planet ing it more efficient than conventional between 5 years old to 10 years old. Dawn had to travel some 3 billion that revealed two mysterious bright rocket fuel. With its massive solar The cost of each workshop is miles to reach the largest object in spots inside a crater. Scientists will wings unfurled, it measures about 65 QR150 the asteroid belt between Mars and have to wait until the craft spirals feet, the length of a tractor-trailer. Jupiter. closer to the surface in the coming Vesta and Ceres reside in a zone Here There Exhibition “It’s been a roller coaster ride. It’s months to get sharper images. It will between Mars and Jupiter that’s lit- When: Till March 30, 2015; Opening been extremely thrilling,” project get as close as 235 miles above Ceres’ tered with space rocks that never hours Sunday-Wednesday 10:30am – manager Robert Mase of the Nasa Jet surface, or roughly the distance of grew to be full-fledged planets. 5:30pm, Tuesday closed and Thursday Propulsion Laboratory said. the International Space Station above The two are “literally fossils that we 12pm – 8pm. Ceres is the first of two dwarf plan- Earth. can investigate to really understand Where: Al Riwaq Exhibition Hall ets to receive visitors this year. Nasa’s Last year, European research- the processes that were going on” dur- What: The Qatar Brazil 2014 Year of New Horizons spacecraft is barreling ers not connected with the mission ing the formation of the solar system, Culture closes with a grand finale event as toward one-time planet Pluto where detected water plumes spewing from Raymond said. QM Gallery Al Riwaq presents Here There, it will arrive in July. Dwarf planets are two regions on Ceres. The source of Dawn entered orbit around Vesta a showcase of works by artists from Qatar worlds that are spherical in shape. But the plumes remains unclear. in 2011 and spent a year photograph- and Brazil. unlike traditional planets, dwarf plan- Deputy project scientist Carol ing the lumpy surface and taking Free entry ets share the same space with other Raymond said the shiny patches — measurements of the second massive similar-sized celestial objects. possibly exposed ice or salt — were object in the asteroid belt from differ- Yousef Ahmad: Story Of Launched in 2007, Dawn made the a surprise and could be related to ent altitudes. Ingenuity Exhibition first stop of its journey at the aster- the plumes. Dawn carries an instru- Unlike rocky Vesta, Ceres — dis- When: Till March 28 oid Vesta. It beamed back more than ment that should be able to detect the covered in 1801 and measuring 600 Where: Qatar Museums Gallery Katara 30,000 images of the rocky world plumes if the surface is still active. miles across — is thought to possess What: The exhibition highlights Qatari inside the asteroid belt before head- “The team is really, really excited a large amount of ice, and some sci- artist Yousef Ahmad’s body of work through ing to its final destination. about this feature because it is unique entists think there may have been an a precise selection of his most striking Dawn began its approach to Ceres in the solar system,” Raymond said ocean lurking below the surface. AP artworks from his early works in 1970s until today. From the early oil paintings that include the historic depiction of Al Zubarah Fort, to his mixed media calligraphic pieces to his new conceptual artworks presenting his ability of developing an innovate artistic IN FOCUS by Tabrez Balbale style. Free entry

Tasmeem Doha 2015: 3ajeeb! When: March 8 - March 12 Where: VCUQatar What: Tasmeem Doha is a biennial international conference focusing on unique and contemporary themes in art and design. The 2015 edition will focus on the theme of ‘playfulness’ expressed by the Arabizi word 3ajeeb! (ahh-jhee-b). This year’s festival will feature: 3 Studio days + 2 Shawarma Sessions with artists, designers, musicians, writers, tinkerers, and playful thinkers 1 Day Off to sit back and enjoy presentations by world-class speakers 1 Festival Day of exhibitions, playful interactions and performances Free, but need to register. Go to www.tasmeemdoha.com for details

Handcrafts Workshops And Outdoor Market When: Till March 26-27; 4pm to 10pm Where: Katara Art Studios – Bldg 19 What: The Cultural Village Foundation — Katara in cooperation with the Ministry of Labour & Social Aairs is organising Handcrafts Workshops and Outdoor Market Free entry

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