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ARAB TIMES, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2014
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By Jacqueline Bigar
Happy birthday for Sunday, October 26, 2014:
This year you will have the drive and energy to
achieve your goals. In some sense, you will be
hard to stop once you decide to head down a
certain path. You could become increasingly
strong-willed in order to achieve what you
want. If you are single, you could become
involved in a relationship where you put this
person on a pedestal. The problem is that he or
she eventually will fall off of it. If you are
attached, the two of you need to demonstrate
more give-and-take. If you do, you will enter a
very romantic phase. SAGITTARIUS might be
too much of a risk-taker for your taste.
The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll
Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2So-so; 1-Difficult.
Capricorn - (Dec 22 - Jan 19)
**** Be more in touch with your needs. You
will become combative if you are not careful.
Note that this tendency could last for a few
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weeks. Do not let anger build; instead, discuss
your feelings before that happens. A partner
will sense the difference. Tonight: Take a walk.
This Week: You could be angry and contrary.
Aquarius - (Jan
20 - Feb 18)
**** Friends surround you, and you might
be overwhelmed by all their attention and invitations. Decide what you want to do. You could
feel angry or frustrated regardless. Ask yourself
where the real source of your feelings is coming from. Tonight: Paint the town red.
This Week: A meeting Monday could set the
tone for the rest of the week.
Pisces - (Feb 19 - Mar 20)
**** If you feel so strongly about a longterm desire, why not take an active role in making it happen? A friend could push your buttons
while you attempt to handle key responsibilities. Find out what is going on. Tonight: Choose
a favorite stressbuster.
This Week: Others look to you to take the lead.
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Aries - (Mar 21 - Apr 19)
**** You finally could choose to take action
regarding a longstanding problem. Others naturally will respond positively to your ideas.
Listen to your intuition as well, even if what it
tells you is contrary to your decisions. Tonight:
See past the obvious.
This Week: Look to an unusual idea or solution.
Taurus - (Apr 20 - May 20)
***** Spend time with a loved one. You
might find yourself caught up in a discussion
where you will be able to identify with this person’s perceptions and choices. Listen to your
inner voice about someone you look up to.
Tonight: Confusion marks your plans.
This Week: You might be presenting many
different approaches.
Gemini - (May 21 - June 20)
**** Defer to others, as you will be flooded
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with ideas and suggestions. A complaint might
be headed your way as well. You could wonder
who the real source of the gripe is. Reach out to
a friend who is much more visible than you are.
Tonight: All smiles.
This Week: Others let you know what to
expect.
Cancer - (June 21 - July 22)
**** You might want to get some errands
done and maybe watch a movie. You could discover that a close loved one is on the war path.
Your first reaction might be to avoid this person. If you do, it will only get worse. Tonight:
Relax. Think “tomorrow.”
This Week: Get a lot done by Tuesday, when
people could interfere with your plans.
Leo - (July 23 - Aug 22)
***** Others might become more serious or
argumentative. You can put a situation on the
back burner for only so long. You might not
want to discuss what is going on, so keep a talk
as light as possible. Try to help someone sort
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through his or her confusion. Tonight: Out late.
This Week: Allow your creativity to gain
others’ support.
Virgo - (Aug 23 - Sept 22):
*** Tension builds on the homefront. Get
down to the real problem, which seems to surround a child or loved one. Be open and have
what could be a hard conversation. You are going
down a path where you might eliminate a problem. Tonight: Allow in more fun and laughter.
This Week: Tension might be high in your
personal life; try to work it out.
Libra - (Sept 23 - Oct 22)
**** You are likely to see a situation differently after having an animated chat. Be willing to
make an adjustment, even if you have to make an
extra effort or change your immediate plans. A
discussion with a partner will give you a different
perspective. Tonight: Chat over dinner.
This Week: You are likely to say what you
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Scorpio - (Oct 23 - Nov 21)
*** Your possessive side might emerge when
dealing with a neighbor or sibling. This person
also could be demanding. Be aware of the anger
that is likely to build between the two of you.
Perhaps some distance from each other would
help. Tonight: Grab a treat on the way home.
This Week: Be careful in money discussions.
Sagittarius - (Nov 22 - Dec 21)
**** You could be more in touch with your
feelings than you have been in a while. Others
will sense a change in you, and they will start
responding differently to you. You might find
that you’ll really enjoy yourself. Tonight:
Whatever makes you smile.
This Week: Handle an important issue
Monday.
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Born today: Former US Secretary of State
Hillary Rodham Clinton (1947), actress Jaclyn
Smith (1945), food manufacturer C.W. Post (1864)
beauty tips
taste buds
tissue box covers
cigar plant
winter hair care
coffee gelatin dessert
Here’s how to DIY an attractive topper that’ll last;
Pick up an unfinished wooden tissue box, X-acto
knife, wood veneer, decoupage glue (like Mod
Podge), and polyurethane from a crafts store. Coat
the box with polyurethane three times (follow product
instructions). Cut four 2-inch-wide strips of veneer,
one to fit each side of the box. Glue on strips (ours
are an inch from the bottom), coating both sides of
each strip with glue, as well as the entire box; let dry.
For a smooth finish, add a last polyurethane coat.
Botanical Name: Cuphea ignea.
Cigar plant features tubular, orange-red flowers
rimmed with white and purple, giving the flowers the
look of a burning cigar with ashes at the tip.
Height: 2 ft (60 cm).
Light: Bright light to full sun.
Water: Spring through fall, water thoroughly. Allow
the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Temperature: Average room temperatures 6075∞F/16-24∞C.
Soil: Any good potting mix.
Fertilizer: Feed every 2 weeks spring through fall
with a high-potassium liquid fertilizer diluted by half.
Avoid washing your hair everyday to prevent dandruff
and breakage. Even if your hair is problem free rest
of the year, some issues are common in everyone
during winter. Dry scalp and lifeless hair is a sign that
your hair need moisture.
Message your scalp with olive oil or coconut oil for
a few minutes. Cover your hair in a shower cap and
shampoo after 30-45 minutes. Rinse and use a deep
conditioner.
Try to minimize the use of blow dryer, curling and
straightening iron during winter. Before using heat
tools on your hair, apply a heat protecting serum.
Ingredients: 3/4 cup sugar, .25 ounce unflavored
gelatin powder, 3 cups hot brewed coffee, 1-1/3 cups
water, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 cup sweetened whipped
cream for garnish
Directions: In a saucepan, stir together the sugar
and gelatin. Mix in hot coffee and water. Cook over
low heat, stirring frequently until the gelatin and sugar
have completely dissolved. Remove from heat, and
stir in lemon juice. Pour into a 4-1/2 cup mold.
Refrigerate until set, at least 6 hours or overnight.
Serve with whipped cream.
Dear Abby
‘Superb cleanliness’
may set bar too high
By Abigail Van Buren
Dear Abby: A wonderful man, "Frank," said he was
interested in developing a relationship. The problem?
He is a super neat freak. A person could live in his
garage — it's that clean. The floor is spotless and
everything is in its place. Frank washes and shines his
car every second day. When there is a delivery to his
house, he makes the delivery people remove their
shoes before entering.
I'm neat, but not to that extreme. When I'm at Frank's
house, I am on pins and needles if I leave a glass on a
table that might leave a ring and terrified I'll drop something on his carpet. Frank has never said anything, but I
wonder what he's thinking.
I like Frank a lot, but when he
comes to my apartment, I notice his
360-degree gaze around the rooms.
Another possible problem — he
has no interest in culture or the arts.
Am I right in seeing more minuses
than pluses in such a relationship?
— Neat enough in Pennsylvania
Dear neat enough: If what
Abigail Van Buren you want from the relationship is
just friendship, I don't see a
problem. However, if you're looking for more than
that, then I'm afraid my answer is yes — to which
I'll add one more "minus": your inability to discuss
your misgivings with him.
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Dear Abby: Recently, I went to the funeral of a family member. As we were leaving the chapel, a relative
asked me if I was aware that the funeral had been live
streamed. I was appalled. After all, going to a funeral
allows us a chance to say goodbye to the deceased and
to be there to support the surviving family and friends.
I don't believe that live streaming can accomplish
either of those missions. Am I wrong to think that this
was really inappropriate?
— Baffled in Boston
Dear baffled: You may be passing judgment
too quickly. These days many funerals and
memorials are live streamed, but are not available to the general public. To view them, one
needs an access code.
While I agree that the purpose of a funeral is to
comfort the living (as well as pay respects to the
deceased), what you haven't taken into account is
that there may be individuals who may be unable to
attend. It could be that the airfare is more than some
relatives can afford, or that health problems make
travel difficult. In some cases, streaming the service
or memorial is a practical solution so that everyone
can be included.
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Dear Abby: A new family moved down the street.
They have two young kids who take the bus with my
son. What is annoying to me is their daughters are
always late for the bus, which makes the bus late to
school. Should I say something or let it go? In all the
years my son has taken the bus, this is the first time
this has happened. Thanks for the advice.
— Late for school in Ohio
Dear late: Talk to your son's teacher, because
his tardiness to class could reflect poorly on his
grades. The teacher — or school principal —
might send a note to the parents "reminding"
them that children must be in their classrooms by
a certain time, that the bus schedule is fixed and
cannot be adjusted to accommodate each student, and if it continues to happen, the driver will
have to leave without their daughters.
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Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also
known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by
her mother, Pauline Phillips. Write Dear Abby at
www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los
Angeles, CA 90069.
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emergency number 112
Civil ID info: 1889988
Site for checking travel ban www.kuwaitcourts.gov.kw/mojweb/NGeneral/Main.jsp
■ English Speaking Class – by Tony
Braun: Come and practice speaking
English. Don’t be shy. Tony, who is the
facilitator, will make it very easy on you!
You will be able to read the conversation if
you get stuck. This class will help you
increase your English speaking skills.
Cost: 15 KD – Stop by or call to register
Every Sunday at 6 - 7 pm
The TIES Center is the social and educational hub for English Speaking Muslims
in Kuwait. For more information, please
call
25231015
or
e-mail
[email protected] or visit www.tiescenter.net.
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■ Gulf Cooking Course — by Aisha AlFarsi
Join Kuwaiti chef Aisha Al-Farsi for a
cooking course that will teach how to mix
your own spices and sauces, how to make
your own yogurt, how to prepare salads,
fish, chicken and meat dishes with rice, as
well as local desserts. Of course, you will
get a chance to share the prepared food
after class. Seating is limited.
Cost: KD 30 - Stop by or call to register
Every Sunday for 6 weeks starting Oct
19 @ 6-8 pm
The TIES Center is the social and educational hub for English Speaking Muslims
in Kuwait. For more information, please
call
25231015
or
e-mail
[email protected] or visit www.tiescenter.net.
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Awareness’ until Oct 30. Events include
bake sale, face painting, homemade ribbons and more organised by ESF Active
Citizens Club.
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■ St Paul’s Church services: Friday
Services — 10:30 am at St Paul’s Church,
Ahmadi; Friday Services — 7:45 pm
Room No. 2 of the Activities Hall in the
National Evangelical Church Compound,
Kuwait City. Sunday Services — 6:30 pm
at St Paul’s Church, Ahmadi. For more
details call 23985929 or E-mail: [email protected].
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■ Redeemed Christian Church: The
Redeemed Christian Church of God
(HOD Parish) worship in English.
Celebration Service: Friday 9 am – 11
am; Divine encounter: Sunday, 6:30 pm –
8:30 pm; Digging Deep (Bible studies):
Tuesday, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm; Night vigil
every last Friday of the month from 10 pm.
Venue: New Mishref. For more information and direction please call 9927-6603,
6557-7482.
Email:
[email protected]
■ Bridge game: Bridge tournament is
being held every Sunday and Wednesday
at 20:00 hours, played at the Graduates
Club, next to Kuwait Engineering Society.
Interested Bridge pairs or individual players please contact Mohammed Merchant,
Tel: 24815622, 24841158, 99612287.
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■ Pink heals at ESF: English School
Fahaheel (ESF) is holding ‘Breast Cancer
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this month! You can book your tickets for our
Thursday, Oct 30 show or Friday, Oct 31 show
by visiting www.thekuwaitlittletheatre.com or
by calling 99373678.
Oct 31
Tribute to V.K. Krishna Menon:
Kozhikode District Association (KDA) Kuwait
organizing V.K. Krishna Menon remembrances
function on 31st October 2014, Friday at United
Indian School, Abbasiya from 5.30 pm onwards.
The function will be organized as a tribute to
V.K. Krishna Menon, who was a freedom fighter, the defence minister of India, High
Commissioner to the United Kingdom, India’s
representative to the United Nations more over
the proud son of Kozhikode district. The art and
cultural wing also conducts musical concert of
M.S. Baburaj and Vayalar Rama Varma hit
Malayalam songs.
The presence of the eminent personalities of
the Kuwait’s art, cultural and political society
will deliver informative speech in honour of
V.K. Krishna Menon and his contributions to us.
Also the Association members and Balavedi
The Embassy of Hungary is pleased to announce that a Hungarian Chamber Orchestra
will perform a recital on Oct 26 at 7:00 pm in the Theater of the National Museum of
Kuwait under the sponsorship of the National Council for Culture, Arts & Letters (NCCAL)
and the Embassy of Hungary in Kuwait. Admission is free.
members will sing the selected songs of the
golden hits of Baburaj and Vayalar as a tribute
to their musical legendary. The association
invites all the members and well-wishers to the
function to make it a grand success.
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‘Vanitha Fest 2014’: The ladies wing of
Friends of Kannur Expatriate Association is
organizing Vanitha Fest 2014 on Friday, Oct 31,
2014 from 9 am to 4 pm at Pakistan English
School- Abbasiya.
The full day event features various activities
for the public which includes competitions like
Mummy and Me, Baby Show, fancy dress,
cooking, paper quilling, drawing, painting,
Mappilapattu, Mehandi, creative writing and
cinematic dance.
Games, Face painting, Cultural Shows, Fun
activities for kids etc will be an added attraction
during the event.
Any Indian national can participate in the
above competitions with prior registration. For
registration, please contact Email ID: [email protected] or 97671392,
66643851. Last Date for submission of entries
for various competitions is Oct 29, 2014.
The full day event is expected to witness large
crowd. For putting up stalls contact 97910261.
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Prathibha Kuwait awards: Prathibha
Kuwait, an association of Malayalam writers in
Kuwait has decided to felicitate Babu
Kuzhimatam, who is completing his 40th year
in short story writing. In this occasion,
Prathibha Kuwait will distribute awards to ten
Malayalam writers in Kuwait. Short story books
are invited from the writers to consider for the
awards. A distinguished panel will select the ten
books from the entries. Last date of receipt of
the books is Oct 31. Further details can be
availed at phone numbers 99653638, 97258308
or by e-mail to [email protected],
[email protected]. The award ceremony
will be held on Dec 26 at Fahaheel.
41st monthly meeting of Prathibha Kuwait
has released its little magazine by Preman Illath.
Erampuram presided. Jawahar K. Engineer, P.N.
Krishnan Kutty, Satheesan Payyannur, Rajappan
Chunakkara and K.M. Reaz participated in the
literary analysis.
Nov 4
Study in Canada exhibition: Organized
by the Embassy of Canada, the ninth annual
Edu-Canada Middle East and North Africa
(MENA) Tour will be visiting Kuwait from Nov
4-6, 2014. Representatives of around 20 leading
Canadian universities and colleges will be available to meet students, parents, teachers and
guidance counsellors to present the advantages
of studying in Canada. On Wednesday, Nov 5,
2014 a Study in Canada exhibition will be held
at the Marina Hotel, Salmiya from 6:00 -9:00
pm for potential students and their parents to
attend. The Canadian institutions will also be
visiting local schools to speak to interested students about opportunities to study in Canada.For
more information: www.kuwait.gc.ca