Nadal donates 1 million euros to Mallorca flood victims The incidents claimed 13 lives in October in the town that neighbours Nadal’s home of FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2018 Manacor. Rayyan thrash Sailiya 4-0

Rodrigo Tabata nets double as The Lions post fourth victory in QSL Cup; Al Sadd score late to hold Al Khor; Ahli stroll past Shahania

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RODRIGO Tabata ripped Al Sailiya apart with a brace and one assist as Al Rayyan won 4-0 at the Grand Hamad on Thursday to move two points clear at the top of Group B. Earlier, an impressive Al Ahli defeated Al Shahania 2-0 with the goals from Ali Fary- doon and Mohammed Raed Yassin. The Brigadiers now have 10 points. Al Sadd and Al Khor played out an entertain- ing 2-2 draw game that leaves the latter second in the group, four points ahead of the Wolves in fourth place. Tabata hit a double and brilliantly set up goal for Mo- hammed Jumaa as Al Rayyan waltzed to their fourth victory in the group. The skillful Taba- ta broke the deadlock in the 32nd minute with a trademark free kick from 25 yards to beat goalkeeper Abdelrahman Aziz. A minute into the second half, the former Qatari international star netted his second when Lucca Borges provided him a through and he lobbed the ball above Abdelrahman. Tabata is the leading scorer in the com- petition with six goals from four matches. Tabata assisted Jumaa’s goal with a square ball in a crowded box for the defender to tap from a close range in the 67th minute. Abdulrahman al Harazi completed the rout with a well- taken strike in the 75th minute. The 24-year-old, who has seen fewer matches this season, grabbed the moments when he dispossessed Sailiya’s Majdi Siddiq near the vital area be- Al Rayyan players celebrate their goal against Al Sailiya during their QSL Cup match at the Grand Hamad Stadium (Al Arabi) in Doha on Thursday. fore curling the ball to beat the Sailiya custodian. line when referee pointed the minute for the Wolves but two will be on January 10 and 11, Al Sailiya’s leading scorer spot for a penalty on the hour- Results quick-fire penalties by Ahmed 2019. Rachid Tiberkanine lacked mark but goalkeeper Ivanildo Hassan and Salem Khalifa gave support in the attack and his denied Hamad al Juhaini a Al Shahaniya 0 - 2 Al Ahli Al Khor a 2-1 lead into the sec- Molten balls for QSL Cup’s role was limited throughout goal with good save. Minutes Al Sadd 2 - 2 Al Khor ond half. Round 4 fixtures the game. after the penalty, Abdulla Ali Alaadeen Salman, how- In line with the Asian In the group’s early kick- missed from four metres when Al Rayyan 4 - 0 Al Sailiya ever, equalised with four min- Football Confederation’s off, Al Ahli eased to a 2-0 vic- he blazed the ball wide off a Friday Fixtures utes remaining when he rose agreement with Japanese tory over Al Shahania. through pass. above the opponent’s keeper to sports equipment manufac- Ali Farydoon and Moham- Ahli had their own chances Al Duhail vs Al Arabi nod the ball into the net from turer Molten making it the med Raed Yassin scored both to double the lead but striker Al Kharitiyath vs SC Yasser Aboubaker’s cross. official supplier of balls in its the goals in the second half Barro volleyed wide from the Al Gharafa vs Umm Salal It was a deserving draw for tournaments at the club and of the game that was coupled left flank on the hour mark. Al Sadd but Al Khor will rue country levels, including the with near misses from the two Farydoon squandered a their earlier chances upcoming Asian Cup in the teams. Ali Farydoon converted golden opportunity to increase a two-goal lead in the fourth On Friday, Al Duhail take UAE (January 5 to Febru- a 36th penalty after he was his tally and Ahli’s lead from minute of added time. on Al Arabi in Group A’s open- ary 1, 2019), the Qatar Stars brought down by goalkeeper inside the box when he shot the Al Sadd waited until the er at the Abdullah Bin Nasser League will use Molten balls Amer al Amriin. Ali Qadry saw ball high on 77 minutes. 86th minute to salavage a Bin Khalifa Stadium. The other in the QSL Cup’s fourth- his fine free kick easily collect- Substitute Mohammed points against Al Khor in an games in the group involves Al round matches. ed by the goalkeeper in the last Raed Yassin calmed the nerves entertaining 2-2 draw. Kharaitiyat against Qatar SC Molten balls meet interna- action of the first half. Ali Farydoon celebrates with teammates after scoring his goal against of his teammates with a left Hassan Palang scored the and Al Gharafa vs Umm Salal. tional standards and are made Shahania were given a life- Al Shahania footed strike to give his side opening goal in the seventh The final round of matches of high-quality raw materials.

Quick read Pakistan’s batsman Jamshed China imposes salary cap in new spending crackdown charged over bribery offences a raft of other new measures, LONDON: Banned former Paki- Foreign players are not affected by the teams must submit contracts stan batsman Nasir Jamshed for their players and coaches has been charged in Britain with salary cap in the Chinese Super League by the end of the year as part bribery offences as part of an of a crackdown on “yin-yang investigation into spot-fixing AFP ian attacking midfielder Os- contracts”. in , the National Crime SHANGHAI car joined CSL side Shanghai Such contracts -- one for Agency said on Thursday. Jam- SIPG from Chelsea for an the tax man and another with shed and two British nationals CHINESE football on Thurs- Asian-record 60 million euros the real value of the agreement -- Yousaf Anwar and Moham- day imposed a salary cap of 10 and Argentine forward Carlos -- are thought to be wide- med Ijaz -- were served with million yuan ($1.45 million) a Tevez signed for rivals Shang- spread in football and show- written summonses, charging Ex-Pakistan batsman Nasir Jamshed year for domestic players and hai Shenhua, both earning business in China. them each with two counts of vowed to kick teams out for so- some of the highest wages in If the CFA uncovers any bribery, said a spokesman for unlike match-fixing, where the called “yin-yang contracts”. world football. tax-avoidance schemes, the of- the NCA. The three men were whole result is fixed. The swingeing measures Their high-profile arrivals, fending player or coach face a arrested in February 2017 as Jamshed played two Tests, are part of a ramped-up effort along with dozens of other for- ban of between one and three part of an investigation that 48 one-day internationals and by the Chinese Football Asso- eign stars such as Brazilians years. Their clubs can be de- related to tournaments organ- 18 T20s for Pakistan until ciation (CFA) to clamp down Hulk and Paulinho, triggered ducted points or even kicked ised by national cricket boards 2015. on big spending and get teams fears that Chinese clubs were out the league. from Pakistan and Bangla- In October, a Pakistan to toe a tougher financial line. distorting the international “The association will draw desh. cricket tribunal upheld a 10- There will also be a limit on transfer market with overin- on the experience of advanced The three men will appear year ban on the former open- bonuses and other financial in- flated wages and fees. overseas leagues to design at Manchester magistrates’ ing batsman over his role in ducements for domestic play- But the CFA has since comprehensive measures to court on January 15 each various fixing scandals that hit ers, according to state sports moved to stop the splurge and control high wages, high bo- charged with bribery and con- the Pakistan Super League. channel CCTV5 and other re- force teams to focus on youth nuses, high transfer fees and spiracy to commit bribery. Three Pakistan players ports on an end-of-season CFA development instead, and other issues,” Li Yuyi, CFA An NCA spokesman said were involved in a spot-fixing conference in Shanghai. there is unlikely to be serious vice chairman, said earlier this all of the alleged offences scandal during a 2010 Test in Foreign players are not af- money spent when the win- week, according to Xinhua related to tournaments that England. fected by the salary cap, which ter transfer window opens on news agency. took place overseas, including An English court subse- will be in place for the new January 1. Li added: “If there’s only the Pakistan Super League in quently sentenced Mohammad Chinese Super League (CSL) The CFA last year slapped investment but no clear idea 2017. Amir, Mohammad Asif and season when it starts in the a 100 percent transfer tax on of what the long-term returns Jamshed was not in the na- Salman Butt to jail terms, with spring. the purchase of overseas play- are, Chinese football is not tional team at the time of the the players also given five-year However, each club’s an- ers, which significantly reined sustainable. alleged offences, the spokes- worldwide bans from cricket. nual expenditure cannot ex- in Chinese clubs, and the or- “Companies (that own man said. Mohammad Amir has since ceed 1.2 billion yuan in 2019, ganisation limited the number teams) need to understand Spot-fixing refers to illegal returned to the Pakistan team which will decline to 900 mil- of foreigners each team can why invest, what are the re- activity in a sport where a spe- and is in the squad currently lion in 2021. field to three a match. wards and what it contributes Brazilian duo Hulk and Oscar in action for their Chinese Super League cific part of a game is fixed, on tour in South Africa. (AFP) Two years ago, Brazil- - ‘Not sustainable’ -Among to society.” club Shangahi SIPG recently. Sports Friday, December 21, 2018 13 TIP TWO WIN EYES HAT-TRICK AT QATAR INTERNATIONAL DERBY FESTIVAL Aussie great Unbeaten in his previous two visits to the Qatar Racing and Border bats for Equestrian Club Racecourse in New Al Rayyan, Tip Two Win, with rider David Probert, ‘character’ Kohli will be looking to complete a brilliant treble when the Qatar Derby (Gr1) is held during AFP been thinking. the Qatar International Derby MELBOURNE “Aggression on the field, Festival on Saturday. The two- in terms of play, is no bad day thriller will climax with Tip FORMER Australia thing. But unwarranted ag- Two Win, owned by Mrs Anne Allan Border has come to gression in personal conduct Cowley and trained by Roger the defence of Virat Kohli, goes by another term: lout- Teal, running in the 2,000m saying his antics might be ishness,” it said. Group 1 in a 12-horse race over the top but the game “It is also, in Kohli’s case, with Mr Satchmo and Ming needs more “characters” exacerbated by a sense of ar- likely to be his main chal- who show “passion”. rogance that he exhibits.” lengers. On the first day, the The Indian skipper has But Border leapt to the Al Rayyan Stakes and Qatar come under criticism for Indian Captain’s defence, Oaks (fillies, Gr3) are the his sledging and heated saying the game needed play- feature events. On Saturday, exchanges with Austral- ers like Kohli. the Qatar Derby (Gr3 PA) and ian counterpart Tim Paine “I haven’t seen anyone the Qatar Derby (Gr2 PA) are during the tense second sort of carry on so much the salient races, besides the Test in Perth, which at one as a captain when his side Qatar Derby (Gr1). point needed the umpire to takes a wicket,” he said in intervene. a Fox Sports podcast on Bowling great Mitchell Thursday. Johnson also slammed Koh- “It’s really over the top li for failing to acknowledge but it’s good in a way. You the crowd’s applause after can see some passion about he was controversially given what he’s trying to do. out in the first innings for “There’s not many char- Shakib sinks Windies 123, and for his frosty hand- acters in our game at the mo- shake with Paine at the end ment,” Border added. of the game. “The professional era has Kohli’s animated wicket sort of beaten that out to a celebrations have also been certain degree. It’s good to widely frowned upon while see guys with that passion, with all-round display India legend Sunil Gavaskar drive and a bit of character.” hit out at his “selection Border, who played 156 blunders”. Tests, including 93 as cap- AFP And in a stunning re- tain, said he believed Kohli DHAKA buke, veteran Bollywood was passionate by nature, star Naseeruddin Shah de- but also motivated by a “qui- starred with scribed him as “not only the et” squad and the desire to both bat and ball as Bangla- world’s best batsman but win India’s first ever series in desh edged West Indies by 36 also the world’s worst be- Australia. runs in the second Twenty20 haved player”. “To drive the team to International to level the three- “Kohli’s cricketing bril- be number one, which he’s match series in Dhaka on liance pales beside his ar- achieved, but to win away Thursday. rogance and bad manners,” from home is one of those Shakib claimed 5-20, his added Shah on Facebook. important things you notice maiden five-wicket haul in An opinion piece in the as a captain,” he said. “I think T20I, helping Bangladesh bowl mass-circulation Hindustan he’s feeling that pinch.” out West Indies for 175 runs af- Times on Thursday said The four Test series is tied ter his unbeaten 42 off 26 balls Shah had articulated what 1-1 with the next one starting played a hand in his team’s re- many Indian cricket fans had in Melbourne on Boxing Day. cord score of 211-4. Rovman Powell hit highest 50 off 34 balls but succumbed to the pressure of a huge asking rate as West Indies folded their innings in 19.2 overs - despite a

Shakib claimed 5-20, his maiden five-wicket haul in T20I, helping Bangladesh bowl out West Indies for Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan (centre) celebrates with his teammates after winning the second cricket match 175 runs after his unbeat- against West Indies at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Thursday. (AFP) en 42 off 26 balls played SCOREBOARD 60 off 43 balls while Shakib Sarkar, who made 32 off 22 a hand in his team’s and Mahmudullah, who re- balls, and Das in the same over India’s Virat Kohli (right) celebrates with teammate Rishabh record score of 211-4 BANGLADESH: Shimron Hetmyer c Saifuddin b Shakib 19 mained unbeaten on 43 off before fellow paceman Oshane Pant the dismissal of Australian batsman Travis Head during the c Cottrell b Allen 15 Rovman Powell c Tamim b Mustafizur 50 21 balls, guided Bangladesh Thomas jolted Bangladesh second cricket Test match in Perth on Sunday. (AFP) b Cottrell 60 Darren Bravo c Mustafizur b Shakib 2 late cameo by Keemo Paul, who Soumya Sarkar c Brathwaite b Cottrell 32 st Rahim b Shakib 7 to their highest ever score in with the wicket of Mushfiqur made 29 off 16 balls. Shakib Al Hasan not out 42 Fabian Allen b Shakib 0 a Twenty20 international on Rahim in the next over. In-form Shai Hope gave Mushfiqur Rahim c Allen b Thomas 1 Keemo Paul c Ariful b Mustafizur 29 home soil. But Mahmudullah struck West Indies a rollicking start, Mahmudullah Riyad not out 43 Sheldon Cottrell not out 3 Shakib and his deputy fours in the first three balls he Extras (lb 4, w12, nb 2) 18 b Mahmudullah 0 picking up 24 runs from one Total (four wickets; 20 overs) 211 Extras (lb 6, w8) 14 Mahmudullah Riyad shared faced and there was no looking over of Mustafizur Rahman Did not bat: Ariful Haque, , Total (all out; 19.2 overs) 175 89 runs in just seven overs in back for Bangladesh. Raman to coach India before he was dismissed by off- Mehidy Hasan, Abu Hider Rony, Mustafizur Rahman Fall of wickets: 1-18 (Lewis), 2-59 (Pooran), 3-62 an unbroken fifth wicket stand “We didn’t get it right in spinner Mehidy Hasan for 36 Fall of wickets: 1-42 (Tamim), 2-110 (Soumya), 3-113 (Hope), 4-98 (Hetmyer), 5-101 (Bravo), 6-118 after Bangladesh lost their fifth the first six overs, so we were off 19 balls. (Liton), 4-120 (Mushfiqur) (Brathwaite), 7-138 (Allen), 8-150 (Powell), 9-173 wicket for 120 in 13 overs. always chasing, but credit to women’s cricket team Bowling: Cottrell 4-0-38-2 (nb1), Thomas 4-0-43-1 (Paul), 10-175 (Thomas), AGENCIES Shakib bowled Fabien Al- (nb1), Brathwaite 4-0-43-0 (w5), Allen 4-0-29-1 (w2), Bowling: Hider 4-0-33-1 (w1), Saifuddin 4-0-42-0, Das hit six fours and four Bangladesh for playing well,” len for seven to complete his Paul 4-0-54-0 (w5) Mustafizur 4-0-50-2 (w6), Shakib 4-0-20-5 (w1), sixes in his second Twenty20 lamented West Indies captain MUMBAI administrators over the selec- five-wicket haul - becoming Mehidy 3-0-23-1. Mahmudullah 0.2-0-1-1 fifty, giving Bangladesh a flying Carlos Brathwaite. tion process. WEST INDIES: only the third Bangladeshi c Liton b Hider 1 Result: Bangladesh win by 36 runs start when he notched 42 runs Cottrell finished with 2-38 FORMER opener WV Raman, “Kirsten was the top choice to achieve the feat - before Shai Hope c Liton b Mehidy 36 Man of the Match: Shakib Al Hasan with Tamim Iqbal in the open- as the most successful West In- a batting consultant in the Na- for the BCCI ad-hoc selection Mustafizur, who finished with Nicholas Pooran c Tamim b Shakib 14 Toss: West Indies ing partnership. dies bowler. tonal Cricket Academy, was committee but Raman got 2-54, gave a decisive blow by Allen removed Tamim for West Indies won the first on Thursday preferred over the job as the South African removing Powell and Paul. 15, but Das and Soumya Sarkar match of the series eight wick- celebrated South African Gary was not keen on giving up his “If you want to win a T20 ball or bat. Luckily we got the of 200 on that wicket,” Shakib added 68 runs to maintain the ets on Monday. The third and Kirsten for the position of In- plum job with IPL franchise game you need to keep the mo- momentum early and we con- said after the game. tempo. final match of the series will be dia’s women’s cricket coach Royal Challengers Bangalore,” mentum going, be it with the tinued with it to post in excess Opener Liton Das struck Sheldon Cottrell dismissed held on Saturday. despite dissention within the the official said. Second seed Karatsev overcomes Palestinian soccer team visits Lazarov in Qatar F6 Futures Aspetar for medical check-ups TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA DOHA In the ensuing tie-breaker, Karatsev collected six ON Thursday, players from SECOND-SEEDED Aslan points in a row and fin- the Palestinian national foot- Karatsev has been heading ished it with an ace to ball team underwent compre- cautiously for his second final advance to the last four hensive medical check-ups of the Qatar Futures Tennis at Aspetar, the orthopaedic Tournaments. At the Khalifa stage where he will clash and sports medicine hospital. International Tennis and with qualifier Dutch Jesper The tests formed part of their Squash Complex on Thursday, de Jong training camp preparations the Russian needed a second conducted in Qatar. set tie-breaker to move into qualifier Dutch Jesper de Jong. Commenting on the med- the semi-finals of the F6 event De Jong posted a tough ical check-ups at Aspetar, with a fine 6-3, 7-6(1) victory 6-3, 7-5 victory over Greek Mi- Dr. Badr Aql, Head of the over Alexander Lazarov. chail Pervolarakis in one hour Medical Department for the Karatsev, who finished and 42 minutes. Palestinian National Team, runner-up to Portuguese Gon- The other semi-final pits said: “We are pleased to have Players and officials of the Palestine national football team at the calo Oliveira in the Qatar F4 sixth seed Zizou Bergs of Be- reviewed the physical condi- Aspetar in Doha. Futures earlier this month, gium against Lorenzo Frigerio tion of our players prior to served five aces and no double- of Italy. The Belgian out- competing in the 2019 Asian fer at Aspetar and the team gives them all they need to faults in his one-hour, 56-min- classed Portuguese Bernardo Cup. Thanks to Aspetar we there have spared no effort maintain peak performance ute victory. He broke the Bul- Saraiva 6-1, 6-4, while Frigerio have completed a number of in ensuring that our players and their physical condition. garian rival in the fifth game knocked out German Constan- comprehensive tests for the are in good condition. We’re I’m proud to be playing in the and progressed to clinch the tin Schmitz 6-3, 6-1 in a battle athletes. also fortunate that Aspetar best team in the history of opening set. of giant-killers. “They have also under- will provide medical support Palestine. We have the high- In the second set, Karatsev, gone other assessments in- and care for the team during est ranking in our history in the winner of five out of his Second seed Aslan Karatsev of RESULTS cluding blood tests, heart- three friendly matches in Qa- the FIFA rankings, and we 10 Futures titles this calendar Russia in action. He qualified for rate stress tests and a number tar,” Dr. Badr Aql added. will be sure to give our best SINGLES (QUARTER-FINALS) year, thrice pushed Lazarov the Qatar F6 Futures tennis with Lorenzo FRIGERIO (ITA) 6-3 6-1 Constantin SCHMITZ (GER) of fitness examinations. As a Commenting on his visit in the forthcoming tourna- on the verge of dropping his a straight-set win over Bulgarian Zizou BERGS (BEL) [6] 6-1 6-4 Bernardo SARAIVA (POR) result, we can be sure that the to Aspetar, Mustafa Kabir, a ment.” serves. However, the Bulgarian Alexandar Lazarov in Doha on Jesper DE JONG (NED) 6-3 7-5 Michail PERVOLARAKIS (GRE) players are physically ready defender for his country as During the Asian Cup came through with his com- Thursday. Aslan KARATSEV (RUS) [2] 6-3 7-6(1) Alexandar LAZAROV (BUL) to play in the Asian Football well as Argentine Club side 2019, Palestine will face 2015 mendable fighting qualities to DOUBLES (SEMI-FINALS) Confederation. Sarmiento de Lions, said: “It winners Australia and are set be locked 6-6. a row and finished it with an Mikalai HALIAK (BLR) / Alexander ZHURBIN (RUS) [3] 7-6(2) 6-4 Niklas SCHELL (GER) / Constantin SCHMITZ (GER) “It’s fantastic to be able is a superlative hospital that to compete against neigh- In the ensuing tie-breaker, ace to advance to the last four Alexander IGOSHIN (RUS) / Bernardo SARAIVA (POR) [2] 6-1 7-6(3) Zizou BERGS (BEL) / Tom PISANE (BEL) to take advantage of the brings together elite athletes bouring countries Jordan Karatsev collected six points in stage where he will clash with world-class facilities on of- from around the world and and Syria. 14 Friday, December 21, 2018 ENTERTAINMENT

Lawsuit claims Weinstein assaulted woman in Utah, NY NANCY DILLON NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

A new lawsuit claims Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted an aspiring actress during the Sundance Film Festival in 2013 and later bragged about sleeping with actress Jennifer Lawrence. “Do you even want to be an actress?” Weinstein at one point asked the woman — identified in court papers as Jane Doe — as he complained about how “difficult” and “stupid” she was being, her lawsuit alleges. “I slept with Jennifer Lawrence and look where she is. She has just won an Oscar,” Weinstein allegedly said. Lawrence has previously stated she was not “victimized person- ally” by Weinstein but wanted to “kill him” when she heard the allega- tions from dozens of other women. The lawsuit, filed Friday in Los Angeles, accuses the pariah produc- er and his former studio, The Weinstein Company, of assault, sexual battery, retaliation, discrimination and gender violence. The woman claims she first met Weinstein at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2013 and accepted an invitation to visit him in his suite at the Waldorf Astoria Park City to discuss a possible film role. According to the complaint, the wom- an excused herself to use the restroom about two hours into the meeting and was “immobilized” with “embarrass- ment” when Weinstein barged into the bathroom while she was sitting on the toilet with her tights around her ankles. “Weinstein unbuttoned his jeans, dropped his pants to the floor and ex- posed his penis while telling her, ‘I like looking at you,’” the paperwork obtained by the New York Daily News states. “My d--- is nice and hard for you,” Weinstein allegedly told the woman, according to the complaint. “Do you like my d---?” Harvey Weinstein SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE The plaintiff says she rebuffed Wein- stein’s advances. She claims he began masturbating and “eventually ejaculated directly onto her skirt.” Weinstein allegedly instructed the woman to remain his friend if she wanted a career in the film industry, the lawsuit states. The woman says she reported details of the incident to her agent and was warned not to upset the powerful industry gatekeeper. The next day, Weinstein invited the woman to an expensive restau- TOPS BOX OFFICE rant, and she went “despite her fear” due to the potential harm Wein- stein could inflict on her career if she upset him, the lawsuit states. The aspiring actress claims that at a later date back in New York, Weinstein AS THE MULE, MORTAL ENGINES invited her to more meetings with the promise of potential work. (TNS) Shakira charged with tax LAND AMONG TOP FIVE evasion in Spain

SONAIYA KELLEY and critics have been through the gines earned mixed reviews with au- tions in its fourth weekend (for a LIBBY HILL LOS ANGELES TIMES roof,” said Smith. “The CinemaS- diences and critics with a B-minus total of 439), earning $2.6 million, a LOS ANGELES TIMES core is higher than all of the previous CinemaScore and a 28 percent “rot- per-screen average of $5,854, and a LOS ANGELES — After a slow two Spider-Man films. We’ve had great ten” rating on Rotten Tomatoes. cumulative $6.7 million. GRAMMY-WINNING Colombian singer Shakira was charged with tax weeks for new movies, fresh wide re- response and with all of the awards The studio also expanded Green Focus Features’ Mary Queen of evasion on Friday by Spanish prosecutors alleging that the artist failed leases dominated the top five at the nominations we’ve received, it really Book into 34 additional theaters (for Scots added 62 locations in its sec- to pay more than $16 million in taxes between 2012 and 2014, ac- box office. speaks to how much people are lik- a total of 1,215), earning $2.7 million ond weekend (a total of 66), earn- cording to the Associated Press. Sony’s Spider-Man: Into the ing it.” over the weekend and a cumulative ing $700,000, a per-screen aver- The charges come after a yearlong investigation into the singer’s Spider-Verse premiered in first In second place, Warner Bros.’ $24.6 million. age of $10,607, and a cumulative taxes, focusing on the three years before she officially moved to Barce- place with $35.4 million, in the The Mule opened with $17.2 million, This week’s crop of newcomers $963,000. lona in 2015. range of analyst predictions of $32 in range of analyst predictions of $12 still pales in comparison with last Neon’s Vox Lux added 319 loca- The tax evasion charges claim that million to $39 million, according million to $20 million. year’s flock. This week last year saw tions in its second weekend (a total of Shakira reported her official residence to figures from measurement firm Directed by Clint Eastwood (who the debut of Star Wars: The Last 325), earning $244,000, a per- as the Bahamas — where there is Comscore. also stars), the film follows a geriat- Jedi, which opened with $220 mil- screen average of $751 and a lower tax rate than Spain’s “I’m extremely pleased with our ric drug mule working for a Mexican lion domestically, the second-best a cumulative $433,211. — when in reality the pop star opening,” said Adrian Smith, the stu- cartel. It earned an A-minus rating opening of all time and the third-best Roadside Attractions’ was spending more than half dio’s president of domestic distribu- on CinemaScore and a 63 percent overall weekend at the box office of Ben Is Back added 25 loca- the year living in Spain with tion. “It’s a record animated opening “fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes. all time. tions in its second week- her partner, Spanish soccer of all time for December, and I could Universal’s “Dr. Seuss’ The Fox’s Once Upon a Deadpool end (a total of 29), earning Movie player Gerard Piqué. They not be more pleased.” Grinch” came in at No. 3, adding opened Wednesday in 1,566 loca- $145,543, a per-screen av- have two children together, one The film follows the origin story $11.6 million in its sixth weekend for tions with $2.6 million. A PG-13 ver- erage of $5,018 and a cu- of wwhom was born in 2013. of new Spider-Man Miles Morales, a cumulative $239.3 million. sion of Deadpool 2, the film brings mulative $246,867. While the charges were only filed an Afro-Latino Brooklynite who as- At No. 4, Disney’s Ralph Breaks the sequel’s North American cumu- On Wednesday, Buena Vista re- Friday, the tax evasion cloud has been sumes the mantle after Peter Parker the Internet added $9.6 million in its lative total to $322.3 million. leases the musical film Mary Pop- looming for some time. Shakira is killed in battle. fourth week for a cumulative $154.5 In limited release, Annapur- pins Returns. On Friday, Warner In November 2017, Shakira was one The film earned rave reviews with million. na Pictures’ If Beale Street Could Bros. unveils the superhero flick of the individuals revealed in the so-called Paradise Papers as having audiences and critics, garnering an Rounding out the top five, Uni- Talk opened in four locations with Aquaman, Paramount opens the offshore tax arrangements, including having relocated her intellectual A-plus CinemaScore rating and a 97 versal’s Mortal Engines debuted $219,173 for a per-screen average of Transformers prequel Bumblebee, property rights to a Malta-based company. Malta is a reputed tax percent “fresh” score on review ag- with $7.5 million, a disappointing $54,793. STX Entertainment premieres the haven for the wealthy. gregation site Rotten Tomatoes. It result for the $100 million film. Ana- Sony Classics opened Caper- romantic comedy Second Act and Spanish newspaper El País reported that charges against the art- even received a pre-release Golden lysts projected a weak $10 million to naum with $27,588 on three screens, Universal debuts the drama Wel- ist were imminent after the Spanish Tax Agency investigation came to Globe nomination for best animated $15 million opening. a per-screen average of $9,196. come to Marwen. a close last week. picture. An adaptation of a young adult Fox Searchlight expanded The Representatives for Shakira did not immediately respond to The “The response from audiences novel of the same name, Mortal En- Favourite into 348 additional loca- (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE) Times’ request for comment Friday morning. (TNS)

Travel dilemmas: Here’s a closer look at the hotel inspection process

CATHARINE HAMM THE HOTEL’S PERSPECTIVE AN INSPECTOR’S PERSPECTIVE TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE “There’s always a role for inspectors like Room cleanliness: Based on what inspectors look for, 63 said, here are AAA,” said Janine Chicourrat, general good indicators (stuff you can look for too) that cleaning hasn’t been EET Inspector 63. Her job: evaluating hotels for manager of the Portola Hotel & Spa in thorough: AAA. Her expertise: extensive. Her gift to you: Monterey. “I think sometimes their Dust on picture frames standards are unrealistic because of the Mwhat she looks for in a hotel that can enhance Smudges on TV remote controls your stay _ or give you the willies. design of the property, but by and large, Those diamonds you see in AAA reviews are the re- I have always used their standards” as a Fingerprints on light switches sult of what she and many other inspectors do. suggestion for improvement. Gunk on telephone ear and mouthpieces. (Makeup can rub off.) In an interview and in a follow-up email, 63 _ who For instance, if an inspection recommends A microwave with rust or an odor. does not announce her visit beforehand and is identi- that a room have a full-length mirror, this general fied only by number to ensure her anonymity _ shared Anything under the bed, if it’s accessible (You might not want to look, depending on manager, who has two decades of experience, your bravery, but they do.) her 16 years of inspection experience and a decade of pays attention and will try to find a way to working for hotels. incorporate that. “Ninety-nine percent of what Lint in a hair dryer (Yes, it does accumulate, and you might want to check yours at Here’s how 63 operates: She arrives at the hotel they say makes sense,” she said. home to be sure you’re getting maximum airflow.) with a ratings format in hand and presents a business Will social media or review sites render Vacuuming that falls short. Inspector 63 suggested looking in the corners where the card. She is escorted to dif- inspections obsolete? vacuum has been. If the brush strokes don’t extend all the way into the corner where the ferent areas _ guest rooms, carpeting meets the walls, you may wonder whether other shortcuts have been taken. of course, but also common Chicourrat, who does pay attention to social media and review sites, doesn’t think so. Why carpeting isn’t as prevalent as it once was: More often nowadays, you’ll see areas such as the hotel lobby laminate wood-look flooring, “luxury” vinyl tile or ceramic, porcelain or stone. “These and lounge. The exterior of Travel Reviews on social media can be skewed, and finishes are easier to clean and maintain,” she said. (I noticed this trend recently at a the hotel also comes in for they’re always opinion-based on likes and couple of beachfront hotels where I stayed _ both had wood-look vinyl flooring on which scrutiny. dislikes, whereas AAA is more fact-based.” sand showed up _ and so did an earring I thought I had lost. Thumbs up on the flooring Sometimes, the initial Time has not changed the value of facts. trend, at least in warm-weather climates.) reception is one of alarm. The receptionist “is thinking we are the health inspec- In arguing a court case in 1770, about a How mattresses and sheets are assessed without sleeping in the bed: Inspectors tor (and that) something is in violation,” she said. “The quarter-century before he became president, John ask about the turning and replacement schedule of mattresses. They also strip last thing we want to do is (have them) be fearful of us.” Adams said: “Facts are stubborn things and guestroom beds to their bare bones to see for themselves. At the same time, they’re But wouldn’t you be nervous if someone were eye- whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations or the looking at the linens to assess thread count, which can be an indicator of softness. balling your property by shining a light into dark cor- dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state Trending tech: IPads and, yes, Alexa. Yes, that Alexa, your BFF who’s always listening. ners? Maybe. We also spoke with a hotel manager to of facts and evidence.” But she may not be your BFF when it comes to service, 63 said. “Technology may not be find out how _ or whether _ what an inspector finds Stubborn, yes, and useful, definitely, to help as reliable while great hospitality and human interaction still very much go hand-in-hand,” makes a difference. travelers make good choices. Inspector 63 said. Friday, December 21, 2018 15 KIDS CORNER

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E met actress Peyton Elizabeth Lee from Peyton Elizabeth Lee talks the Disney show “Andi Mack” at the ABC offices W in Manhattan recently. Peyton stars as Andi, and this is one of our favourite shows.

Q: Do you ever wish you were an ordinary teenager? A: That’s such a good ques- tion. And I feel like it depends ... about being Andi Mack’had to wait a really long time to see When you’re hanging out with your if we were going to be able to make friends, sometimes I feel like I wish more episodes. So that’s definitely I could just be with them and not be one of my favourites, just because thinking about the show and every- of all the memories that came with thing else. But then most of the time that initial script. But I also love when I get to meet people like you the bar mitzvah episode. I mean, and just be able to experience what the party, the dancing, there was a it’s like to have people enjoy what lot of really significant scenes from you’re making, that’s really special, that episode, and the storyline was and that’s something you don’t get really interesting. being an ordinary teenager. Do you like being the star of the We love “Andi Mack” _ it’s our show? favourite show. We were won- I would not change the experi- dering if you were working on ence I have for the world. I get to any different projects. do what I love with the people I love Right now I’m pretty focused and have so much fun doing it. So, on “Andi Mack.” It takes up most for sure, I’m so grateful for every- of my time. But I love it so much, thing that I have been able to do and and I’m just so excited every day to accomplish. go into work. Do you like your TV wardrobe _ Do you have any pets? do you get to keep the clothes? Yes. I do. I have a dog named I love the wardrobe we wear on Mazie. And I have two cats named TV. Especially Andi, I feel like she Prince Hobo and Jasper. has such a unique and eclectic style. I don’t get to keep the clothes, sadly. Were you nervous or excit- But I do participate in picking out ed for the first day of “Andi the clothes that she wears and the Mack”? outfits she puts together because I Oh, I remember the first day of feel like a big part of her character is filming “Andi Mack” so clearly. I her unique personal style. remember I was a little nervous be- cause when you go into a new set- If you could have any person ting with people you don’t know, it star in your show, who would makes you a little nervous, but I was it be? also super-excited. It was finally my Actress Peyton Elizabeth Lee from the Disney show “Andi Mack” with That’s such a difficult question. dream coming true, and I couldn’t Kidsday reporters Edwin Rodriguez (left) Shane Musacchio, Kate Choline I feel like it would be really cool to wait. But every day since then, peo- Ocno and Mia Legette, at the ABC offices in Manhattan.(NEWSDAY/TNS) have Selena Gomez on our show ple don’t believe me, but I’m just as because she was on “Wizards of excited as I was the first day. do in your free time? feeling that’s like nothing else. Would you rather be on Nick- met. I love getting to meet new peo- Waverly Place,” and that was my fa- I love to travel. Getting to travel You know, like when you see elodeon or Disney? ple, especially people that I share a lot vourite show. So to sort of see that all Are you similar to the charac- with my friends and with my family yourself on TV and you remem- That’s a hard question. I love a of the same interests with. By getting come full circle would be really cool. ter you play on TV? is definitely my favourite part of the ber that day filming, so not only is lot of Nickelodeon shows, but I’m to meet people and getting to work Yeah, I would say I’m very simi- offseason. this like this moment in the show, really happy right now with where with them and collaborate with them If you could change one thing lar to Andi Mack. I feel like a lot of but it was also a day in your real I am, and Disney has such a unique is something that’s super-unique and about your character, what the experiences I go through in nor- Do you plan on going to college life. So it’s funny to see any of the experience, just going through life fun, and that’s probably one of the best would it be? mal life, I bring to Andi, you know, in the future? episodes of “Andi Mack” because and growing up with other Disney parts of being on “Andi Mack.” I don’t know if there’s anything so a lot of her personality and her Yes. I definitely want to go to they’re like _ you know when you people who are on Disney shows. It’s I would change about her. I feel like traits come from my personal life. college. That’s definitely something look back on pictures of your- something that’s super-unique, and Which episode is your favour- throughout the seasons, she’s evolved So, yeah, it’s always fun every day that is really important to me, going self when you were little and you I wouldn’t trade it for anything. ite? and learned who she is and who the just figuring out where I can put a to school. remember certain days of your That’s so difficult. The first epi- person she wants to be, so I don’t little bit of my own life into the char- life or hanging out with certain What has been the best experi- sode is definitely one of my favour- know that I would change anything acter and into the show. How did it feel to see yourself friends? It’s just like that, except ence you’ve had since working ites. It was such an important epi- about her. I feel like she’s changing on TV for the first time? it’s in this whole other world, on the show? sode and such a big part of my life on her own and maturing into a re- What is your favourite thing to It was overwhelming. It’s a which is really interesting. I would just say the people that I’ve ... because we made it, and then we ally pretty cool person.

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MOI CELEBRATES GRADUATION OF CANDIDATES FROM THE BRITISH ROYAL NAVY COLLEGE

The Ministry of Interior (MoI) on Thursday celebrated the graduation of a number of candidates from the British Royal Navy College at the Dartmouth headquarters in the presence of a delegation from the ministry headed by Director of Human Resources Department Major-General Khalifa Nasr al Nasr. The candidates graduated from the British Royal Navy College after completing the theoretical and practical training they received while studying Marine Science. The ministry has continued to recruit a number of candidates in the maritime specialties at the Royal Navy College for more than 10 years within the overall scholarship scheme at the ministry. (TNN)

Darb Al Saai is a Thousands visit MoCI pavilion at Darb Al Saai national school for The activities included awareness and educational programmes using modern technology all, says Hammadi TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

QNA Higher Education at Darb Al THE Ministry of Commerce DOHA Saai and other bodies. and Industry (MoCI) on He praised the efforts to- Thursday concluded activities MINISTER of Education and wards educating the students in at its pavilion in Darb Al Saai Higher Education Dr Mo- particular and the public in gen- as part of Qatar’s National hammed bin Abdul Wahed al eral about their programmes Day celebrations. Hammadi has described Darb and activities. The ministry’s pavilion wit- Al Saai as a national school Undersecretary of the nessed a great turnout of school for all with activities and pro- Ministry of Education and students and the public. grammes that promote patri- Higher Education HE Dr Ibra- The pavilion featured a otic spirit and raise the values him bin Saleh al Nuaimi said dedicated area for a visitors’ of love for homeland and a the celebration of the National book where participants could culture of productivity in the Day reflects joy, love and sense pen their signatures and mes- young generation. of belonging. sages about their love for Qatar. The minister thanked the He said the ministry is keen Participants used an iPad con- organising committee for the to take part in national events nected to a large screen to dis- highlight the three sectors of consumption habits based on National Day celebrations and in line with the Qatar Nation play the signatures, which was the ministry, namely, Com- smart shopping, how to choose the activities of Darb Al Saai, Vision 2030. marked by thousands of signa- merce, Industry and Consum- and compare goods, how to es- and the volunteers for their ef- He called on the students to tures and patriotic expressions. er Protection, and to achieve tablish a family budget and the forts in organising the events. do more to prepare themselves The ministry also organ- the ministry’s objectives in important role that consumers During his visit, the min- for a different era and acquire ised innovative activities using line with the Qatar National play as key partners in protect- ister toured the pavilions of new skills and competencies for modern technology to educate Day vision. ing their rights, among other the Ministry of Education and the 21st century. the members of the public in The events included aware- important awareness messages different ways. ness and educational pro- to society. The ministry presented grammes focusing on numer- The ministry presented various programmes and ous topics, including how to certificates to the youth who competitions targeting all age invest in a new business us- participated in its pavilion from groups, especially children, to ing a simple approach, sound December 15 to 20, 2018. Winners of MoQ’s art contest announced

QND activities stress on spirit of friendship Continued from page 1 Ô that brings together everyone living in Qatar. THE Organising Committee of A parade by different com- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK CEO of MoQ, announced the theme, visual effectiveness and International School for a cubist ented students the opportunity the National Day Celebrations munities showcased the unity DOHA four winners who secured cash originality, the People’s Choice image portraying the country’s to have their artwork publicly provided 22 booths to display of Qatar and highlighted the prizes of QR5,000 (1st place) Award was selected by fans on vibrancy, and the third place displayed, celebrate Qatar Na- the cultural and heritage prod- positive contributions to the de- UNDER the motto ‘What Qatar QR2,500 (2nd place), QR1,000 MoQ’s Facebook page. went to Doha British School for tional Day and connect Mall of ucts of the various countries velopment and progress of the means to you’, a total 11 schools (3rd place) and QR500 (Peo- Doha College won the an artwork highlighting a vari- Qatar with our community,” participating in the event. country, as well as to showcase participated in the Mall of Qa- ple’s Choice Award) for their first place with an exceptional ety of Islamic traditions. said Elder. The communities present- the strong relations between tar’s (MoQ) initiative to show- schools. mixed-media fine art painting “We have been amazed at All the original art- ed 17 different performances Qatar and the brotherly and case their creativity, talent and While the first three win- that encompassed the different the number of entries and tal- works of the students can on the stage specifically pre- friendly countries and the val- love for Qatar. ners were selected by the mall’s regions of Qatar celebrating the ent that has been displayed. be seen at the MoQ’s luxury pared for the occasion, to cel- ues of coexistence, tolerance At a ceremony held at the management through crite- diversity of each region. The sec- The competition will become court and different locations ebrate the spirit of friendship and diversity. mall’s luxury court, Stuart Elder, ria such as relevance to the ond place was awarded to Qatar an annual event to give tal- throughout December. Blue Salon launches Cruise ship MSC Lirica docks at Doha Port Cruise ship MSC Lirica docked at Oud for Greatness Doha Port on Thursday, on its DRAWING its perfection and third visit during its energy from the sources the ongoing of sacred geometry, Oud for 2018/19 cruise Greatness breathes out a season with force of nature, the wake of 1,853 passen- greatness. gers and 734 Rarely has the natural es- crew aboard. sence of oud wood been perfect- (TNN) ed to this pitch, handled with majesty in this bold formula, scarcely highlighted by patch- ouli and musks. Superbly textured, strik- ingly natural, oud has been handled by the creator in a register that is astonishingly fresh (lavender) and spicy (nutmeg, saffron). Also called ‘Black Gold’, Oud is not only renowned for its high price An enchanting, thrilling but also for its countless blessings. perfume that makes all our dreams of greatness possible. of nirvana, others refer to it as abundance result from such a Also called ‘Black Gold’, the scent of heaven. For all, Oud positive state of mind. Oud is not only renowned for its is a source of happiness and joy. Its psychoactive properties high price but also for its count- Oud improves mental and are used to heal and to encour- less blessings. spiritual state by generat- age meditation. Oud is a pre- Sacred, mystical even magi- ing balance, inner peace and cious treasure to achieve well- cal, some refer to it as the scent personal growth. Success and being and harmony.