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COVER
Falcon dream
German falconer Laura Wrede on how she pursued her
STORY
passion in Qatar and finer points of bird behaviour. P4-5
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Career Guidance Hobby Classes
WHERE: Right Track Consultants, Al WHERE: Mamangam Performing Art
Sadd Centre
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Celebrate 50 years since the moon landing TIME: 3:15pm – 4:15pm
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COMMUNITY COVER STORY
“With a falcon, it’s more
like a business partnership”
— Laura Wrede, German falconer
‘ Falcons are wild birds.
Even if you domesticate
them, their mind
remains wild. By nature
they are wild. Their
relationship with human
is very different than
the one that camels or
horses have
By Mudassir Raja
L
the desert.
’
iving in Qatar made her fall in love with
falcons. She improved upon being a
huntress and learnt falconry. Her passion
also introduced her to the old Qatari
traditions of how to hunt with falcons in
Laura Wrede, a German falconer, loved falcons and
the Qatari traditions so much that she brought out
a book on her experience in the country. Laura von
Arabien (Laura of Arabia), published in 2018, is the
book that talks about Qatar’s falconry tradition in the
German language.
Laura lived in Qatar from 2010 to 2017 when
she pursued her love for falcon and learnt much
more about the local Bedouin culture. She recently
visited Qatar to attend ‘S’hail – Katara International
Hunting and Falcons Exhibition.’
In an interview with Community she dilated on her
mastery of the art of falconry and how she came to
author the book.
Laura has been in love with falcons since she was
a child growing up in Germany. “I grew up in south
of Germany and I was very close to nature. I always
enjoyed riding horses and hunting. For me, it is a very
natural way to get your food. I am a huntress. I got
my hunting gun licence when I was 16. For hunting,
I had to pass an examination. I used to hunt rabbits
and deer.”
She came to Qatar in late 2010 and worked with the
Qatar Foundation. Laura was however, into nature
and the tradition of hunting in Qatar big time. “I was
already fascinated by falcons when I was in Germany
but I could not get into it. Coming to Qatar provided
me an opportunity to learn falconry.”
The German expatriate however found it not
easy to be a hunter again. “It was difficult because
I was not taken seriously in the beginning. It was
very difficult for me to explain that it [hunting with
PICTURE OF POISE: Laura Wrede in a pensive frame with her pet bird. falcons] was my true passion. There is a notion that a
Thursday, September 12, 2019 GULF TIMES 5
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“I told (the falconer) that he did not need to like me but to teach me.
He and his eight-year-old son then started teaching me the art in the
desert. I started learning Arabic that was necessary to know more
about falconry and local traditions. Quickly my teacher, his family
and I became friends. We are now like a family” — Laura Wrede
FLIGHT OF THE FALCON: Laura Wrede watches the bird soar. Photos supplied
woman may not be able to become respectful, but at the same time, learn about the falcon behaviour. supply for her falcons. “I still keep are monogamous. They bring their
a good hunter. However, for me it very authoritative. You have to be You need to know when the bird is falcons. Nowadays, I live in Spain children up together and they hunt
is very natural to see my prey, stalk gentle but very assertive with the upset. I also learnt how Bedouins and I use my falcons for hunting. together. They stay loyal to each
and hunt it. I do not kill for fun but desert animal. Some families also look at stars to forecast the weather. I came to attend the exhibition other.
for food [smile].” carry their saluki dogs while in the They know their seasons and about to obtain different supplies for “Falcons are wild birds. Even
In the beginning, Laura wanted desert. Some love to carry Arabian the migratory birds. my falcons. I have three falcons, if you domesticate them, their
to learn the basics of falconry. ‘I horses. I had an advantage while “In the book, I have described the including one from Qatar.” mind remains wild. By nature they
needed to learn before having a being in the desert because I knew actual way of Bedouin life. Their way The German huntress is all praise are wild. Their relationship with
falcon. The local masters of the how to ride a horse and train the of understanding their surrounding for the love for falconry in Qatar. human is very different than the
falconry community were not hunting dogs. I also learnt about sand nature is also my topic. They are “This is something more than one that camels or horses have.
ready to accept me. It was very dunes and how the desert behaves.” very good at recognising footmarks love. For me, falconry is actually I will not say falcons love you.
difficult for me to find somebody Laura dreamt of taking part in the on the sands. People used to call me in the genes of the Qataris. It is However, they accept and respect
to discuss and learn the art. There Al Galayel competition. “During the the ‘Laura of Arabia’ and this was an not something like an individual you. When you train them, they
is no hunting school here. People competition, we use falcons, horses inspiration for the title of the book. pursuing art. It is a family tradition know you as a hunting partner.
told me that it is a family tradition and camels for hunting. I am now working on the translation here. It is genetic.” They like that because they like
that you learn from your father The idea of the book came to of the book into Arabic and English. Laura finds human and falcon hunting. Although there is no (such
or grandfather. Finally, a Qatari Laura when she realised that she I want to show the very traditional relationship to be very interesting. thing as a) kind animal, when you
woman gifted me a kestrel, a falcon, should share her experience of Qatar culture to the world which is in “Falcons do not live in family. The help them with food and medicine,
in 2012. In Qatari tradition, they training a falcon and learning about the life of the desert.” bird is a lonely predator. A falcon they develop an attachment and
use the falcon to train the children. the desert culture. “Training the Laura attended the S’hail has no friends. They however, have gratitude. With a falcon, it is more
She wanted me to start with the bird is not simple. You have to exhibition to meet friends and get a husbands and wives for life. They like a business partnership.”
beginners. The falcon was a grown
up one and it was hard for me to
train. The bird was very stubborn
and I released it.”
Laura however bought another
falcon — Lanner from Egypt —
from Souq Waqif. “It was after my
heart. I was crazy. This time I was
more determined. I came across a
Bedouin with his black Shaheen at
the Souq. To me, he looked like a
professional falconer. He was very
reluctant but I insisted. I needed a
teacher. I told him that he did not
need to like me but to teach me
(smiles). He and his eight-year-old
son then started teaching me the
art in the desert. I started learning
Arabic that was necessary to know
more about falconry and local
traditions. Quickly my teacher, his
family and I became friends. We are
now like a family.”
The German also learnt about the
desert lifestyle during her training.
“I also learnt about the desert
life and how to live with camels. WORK: Laura von Arabien (Laura of Arabia), published in 2018,
With camels, you have to be very talks about Qatar’s falconry tradition in the German language. ANIMAL LOVE: A camel shows affection for Laura Wrede.
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COMMUNITY
ISC felicitates National Volleyball team of India
Indian Sports Centre (ISC), an apex body of the Embassy of India, recently organised a months which should reflect in their world ranking in the forthcoming Asian Championship.
felicitation ceremony for the National Volleyball team of India. The team was visiting Doha to Speaking on the occasion, P Kumaran, Ambassador of India, appreciated the great opportunity
play preparatory matches for 20th Senior Men Asian Volleyball Championship at Tehran. Those for the Indian community in Qatar to meet the Indian volleyball team. The ambassador then
matches were played with Qatar, China and Australia at Qatar Volleyball Association Stadium. presented a felicitation plaque to Secretary General of Volleyball Federation of India and team
Nilangshu Dey, President of ISC, welcomed the gathering and highlighted the role of ISC in players, including Ukkrapandian, Ranjit Singh, Ajithlal, Naveen Raja, Jacob, Prabagaran, Amit,
promoting sports and games among the Indian community in Qatar as well as associating Ashwal Rai, Manoj, Akhin, Jerome Vinith, Pankaj, Kamlesh and Vinit Kumar. Team officials,
with Games Federations of Qatar in organising various International sports events in Qatar. including Dragan, Head Coach; Naresh Kumar, Assistant Coach; Sridhar, Assistant Coach;
Ramavatar Singh Jhakar, Secretary General of Volleyball Federation of India, applauded P Digvijay Singh, Physiotherapist; and Ognjen Markocic, Analyser, were also felicitated on
Kumaran, Ambassador of India, for his support in forming the ISC. Speaking on the occasion, the occasion. The event was compered by Habib un Nabi, General Secretary of ISC. Ashik
Dragan, Head Coach, emphasised on the progress of Indian National team during the last three Mohammed, Secretary Volleyball and Basketball, proposed a vote of thanks.
JAQ bids farewell to former president
Jalalabad Association – Qatar (JAQ), one the oldest association of regional Bangladeshi Community Md Shah Alam, Third Secretary.
in Qatar, recently organised a farewell event for its former president, Muhammed Abdus Sattar, Speaking on the occasion, the ambassador said, “It is a sheer benefaction of Sattar’s good work
at Grand Qatar Palace Hotel. Mohammed Kafil Uddin, President of JAQ, presided over the event. that we all have gathered here to celebrate his farewell and because of his selfless contributions
Muhammed Abdus Sattar has left Doha for good. towards Bangladesh Community Qatar, he will be remembered by people from all walks of life in
Ahsud Ahmed, Ambassador of Bangladesh, was the chief guest on the occasion. The event was the years to come.” He also appreciated the organisers for organising events to honour long-
attended by notable personalities, including Mohd Mahbur Rahman, First Secretary Political at the staying community members and in recognition. Community leaders, including Anwar Hossein,
Embassy of Bangladesh; Mohammad Rabiul Islam, Counsellor Labour Wing; Mohammad Nazmul President of Bangladeshi Community Qatar; Mohammed Nazrul Islam, former president of JAQ;
Hasan, First Secretary Passport and Visa; A K M Muniruzzaman Choudhury, Third Secretary; and Mohammed Kapil Uddin and Mahbubur Rahman Chowdhury also spoke on the occasion.
Thursday, September 12, 2019 GULF TIMES 7
MENTAL HEALTH COMMUNITY
Teen suicide: What parents
and caregivers need to know
Don’t wait for
I
s your teen at risk of suicide?
While no teen is immune,
there are factors that can
make some adolescents
your teen to
more vulnerable than others. come to you.
Understand how to tell if your teen
might be suicidal and where to turn If your teen is
for help and treatment. sad, anxious or
What makes teens vulnerable appears to be
to suicide?
Many teens who attempt or die struggling — ask
by suicide have a mental health
condition. As a result, they have what’s wrong and
trouble coping with the stress of
being a teen, such as dealing with
offer your help
rejection, failure, breakups and
family turmoil. They might also What can I do to prevent teen
be unable to see that they can suicide?
turn their lives around — and that You can take steps to help protect
suicide is a permanent response, your teen. For example:
not a solution, to a temporary — Address depression or anxiety.
problem. Don’t wait for your teen to come
to you. If your teen is sad, anxious
What are the risk factors for or appears to be struggling — ask
teen suicide? what’s wrong and offer your help.
A teen might feel suicidal due to — Pay attention. If your teen is
certain life circumstances such as: thinking about suicide, he or she
— Having a psychiatric disorder, is likely displaying warning signs.
including depression Listen to what your child is saying
— Loss of or conflict with close suicidal thoughts or behaviour about a situation or environment won’t plant ideas in your teen’s and watch how he or she is acting.
friends or family members when taking antidepressants, — Changing normal routine, head. Ask your teen to talk about Never shrug off threats of suicide as
— History of physical abuse or especially in the first few weeks including eating or sleeping his or her feelings and listen. teen melodrama.
exposure to violence after starting or when the dose is patterns Don’t dismiss his or her problems. — Discourage isolation.
— Problems with alcohol or drugs changed. — Doing risky or self-destructive Instead, reassure your teen of your Encourage your teen to spend time
— Physical or medical issues, Keep in mind that things love. with supportive friends and family.
— Being the victim of bullying antidepressants are more likely to — Giving away belongings when Remind your teen that he or — Encourage a healthy lifestyle.
— Being uncertain of self reduce suicide risk in the long run there is no other logical explanation she can work through whatever is Help your teen eat well, exercise
— Exposure to the suicide of a by improving mood. for why this is being done going on — and that you’re willing and get regular sleep.
family member or friend — Developing personality to help. — Support the treatment plan. If
— Being adopted What are the warning signs changes or being severely anxious Also, seek medical help for your teen is undergoing treatment
— Family history of mood that a teen might be suicidal? or agitated when experiencing some your teen. Ask your teen’s doctor for suicidal behaviour, remind him
disorder or suicidal behaviour Warning signs of teen suicide of the warning signs listed above to guide you. Teens who are or her that it might take time to feel
might include: feeling suicidal usually need to better. Help your teen follow his
What role do antidepressants — Talking or writing about What should I do if I suspect see a psychiatrist or psychologist or her doctor’s recommendations.
play? suicide — for example, making my teen is suicidal? experienced in diagnosing and Also, encourage your teen to
Most antidepressants are statements such as “I’m going If you think your teen is in treating children with mental participate in activities that will
generally safe, but the Food and to kill myself,” or “I won’t be a immediate danger, call 911, your health problems. help him or her rebuild confidence.
Drug Administration requires that problem for you much longer” local emergency number or a The doctor will want to get an — Safely store firearms, alcohol
all antidepressants carry black box — Withdrawing from social suicide hotline number. accurate picture of what’s going and medications. Access to means
warnings, the strictest warnings contact If you suspect that your teen on from a variety of sources, such can play a role if a teen is already
for prescriptions. The warnings call — Having mood swings might be thinking about suicide, as the teen, parents or guardians, suicidal. If you’re worried about
attention to the fact that children, — Increasing use of alcohol or talk to him or her immediately. other people close to the teen, your teen, talk to him or her and
teenagers and young adults under drugs Don’t be afraid to use the word school reports, and previous seek help right away. — Mayo Clinic
25 might have an increase in — Feeling trapped or hopeless “suicide.” Talking about suicide medical or psychiatric evaluations. News Network/ TNS
COPING METHODS: Many teens who attempt or die by suicide have a mental health condition. As a result, they have trouble coping with the stress of being a teen.
8 GULF TIMES Thursday, September 12, 2019
COMMUNITY TRA
Musical roots run deep in Nashville —
The Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum — the Grammy Museum
Gallery is also housed at the museum — is but one tiny sliver of
Nashville’s heritage that tells the storied history of country music
here in this capital of Tennessee, writes Mary Ann Anderson
DISCOVERING NASHVILLE: Nashville’s skyline is crammed with construction cranes perched atop towering new hotels and office buildings, its streets swarming with tour buses filled with Americans,
Canadians, Australians, New Zealanders, Europeans and Asians, all on a pilgrimage to discover the heart of country music.
J
ay McDowell is a nerd, Nashville, McDowell points its evolution from the first of on par with that of Atlanta, a city music has always been in Nashville
he’s quick to point out. out, is a city built on sound, and the 20th century to the last. notorious for hours-long traffic but it didn’t really click until the
The head nerd, in fact, there’s no shortage of talent here in That is, if country music can at jams. And now Nashville’s skyline Grand Ole Opry sprang up. That
of the Musicians Hall this place nicknamed Music City, all be defined. According to the is crammed with construction happened in about 1925 when
of Fame and Museum many of whom are paid homage in late country superstar Waylon cranes perched atop towering new WSM’s George Hay introduced
in Nashville. Or at least that’s the museum that’s akin to a giant Jennings, maybe it can’t. hotels and office buildings, its the WSM Barn Dance with these
what the multimedia archivist, jukebox. “Country music isn’t a guitar,” streets swarming with tour buses words, “For the past hour we have
the official title on his snazzy “Just about everybody plays begins his well-known assessment filled with Americans, Canadians, been listening to music taken
black and gold business card, calls guitar in Nashville,” McDowell of the genre. “It isn’t a banjo, it Australians, New Zealanders, largely from grand opera, but from
himself as he leads a small group says. “You really have to step up isn’t a melody, it isn’t a lyric. It’s a Europeans and Asians, all on a now on we will present the Grand
of visitors through the fascinating your game.” feeling.” pilgrimage to discover the heart of Ole Opry.”
exhibits, stopping occasionally The Musicians Hall of Fame and Just a few days ahead of Burns’ country music. The name stuck, but good.
to point out one snippet or Museum – the Grammy Museum Country Music, there I was in But don’t mind the crowds The Opry grew in popularity as
another about the musicians and Gallery is also housed at the Nashville with my husband, Roy, because there’s room for everyone it featured rural performers, the
songwriters behind the legends of museum – is but one tiny sliver of a former country music DJ in our in Nashville, its visitors welcomed fiddle players and folk and gospel
every genre of music, not just of Nashville’s heritage that tells the small town in Georgia. The last with heaping doses of sincere singers, and finally ended up at the
country. storied history of country music time he was in Nashville was 1974 smiles and Southern hospitality. Ryman Auditorium in 1941. That
“Musicians have the ability to here in this capital of Tennessee. for a DJ convention, and he was And really, Nashville hasn’t grown was the Opry’s home until 1974
turn three minutes in a closed With musical roots running so long overdue for another visit and so big and impersonal that it lost when it moved from downtown
room into a lifetime of memories,” deep here, it’s easier to think of the a walk down memory lane in this its small-town feel, despite its to Opryland USA, the behemoth
McDowell says as he walks city as the capital of country music place that Webb Pierce, another metro population of almost 2 entertainment complex several
among the ever-growing cache and not the state capital. country music star of yesteryear, million. miles from the Ryman, and taking
of memorabilia attesting to the Just about everywhere we visit, once called “the Hillbilly While this city rose from the with it a six-foot wooden circle
musical scribes behind the songs our guides, McDowell included, Hollywood.” settlement of Fort Nashborough on sawed from its centre stage and
of Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton are excited about Country Music, That moniker may have been the banks of the Cumberland River then fitted into the new one at
to Jimi Hendrix to the British the latest documentary from Ken true once in this city with its to one that is rife with the medical, Opryland.
invasion of the Beatles and Rolling Burns, which premieres September guitar-shaped swimming pools publishing and insurance industry, The Ryman is still open, and if
Stones and all the way to Berry 15 on PBS. Nashville dominates and mansions built on music, but its granddaddy will always be you’re a country music fan then
Gordy’s Motown and Hitsville the eight-part, 16 hour series that now it’s anything but hillbilly. country music. you owe it to yourself to see this
USA. defines country music through Nashville is crowded with traffic In one form or another, country historically rich venue, perhaps the
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AVEL COMMUNITY
— city that dominates ‘Country Music’
GLIMPSES OF HISTORY: The Tennessee State Museum, a free museum, provides glimpses into the history of MASTERCLASS: Lisa Luchesi teaches a cooking class at the Culinary Arts Center in
the state, including music and pottery. Columbia, Tenn, a short drive from Nashville.
LIVE SHOW: Keith Urban performs at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tenn. The Opry has been around since 1925 and
moved to its current location in 1974. MUSEUM: The Johnny Cash Museum in Nashville, Tenn.
richest in Nashville filled with the backstage guided tour so that we Cash, George Jones or Patsy Cline and around Nashville. When you get chicken.We also spent one afternoon
ghosts of the early entertainers Roy could have a chance to stand on at the Musicians Hall of Fame thirsty, let your palate be your guide, in nearby Columbia, taking in a
Acuff, Eddy Arnold, and Minnie stage as the show was in progress. or Country Music Hall of Fame, for within a 90-minute drive of cooking class at Columbia’s Culinary
Pearl. It’s still open and active, We passed by Ricky Skaggs as we these three country stars are each Nashville are a number of restaurants. Arts Centre under Chef Lisa Luchesi,
and on the agenda for the next few made our way to the stage, where honoured with their own museum. Nashville is a hotbed of great where we learned to turn a simple
weeks are LeAnn Rimes and Sheryl we stood next to Aaron Lewis as And, if it’s still not enough, until restaurants. The Oak Steakhouse dish of spaghetti and meatballs into
Crowe. he waited his turn to sing. Don’t early 2020, you can also see The restaurant’s prime ribeye is an ‘ItaliSouth’ work of art and met
Roy and I also visited the ask me to explain why, because State of Sound: Tennessee’s outstanding, and even on a Monday chefs Meredeth Johnston of the
Country Music Hall of Fame. At I just don’t know, but attending Musical Heritage at the Tennessee night the place was crowded with Healing Plate, Seth Kaspy, Nathan
times my former DJ husband was the Opry is a very sweet, very State Museum. locals, always a good sign when it Anderson and Abe Ruiz of What the
filled with waves of nostalgia as he familiar experience and you’re Live music is everywhere in the comes to restaurants. For lunch we Fajita, all of whom teach at the school.
harkened back to the halcyon days somehow mystically connected city. Just throw a guitar pick and liked Acme Feed and Seed overlooking Afterward, we had lunch at Vanh
of country music and remembered to its performers as if they’re old you’ll hit a or lounge to while away the Cumberland River and where Dy’s Asian Restaurant in Columbia
that he had met many of the homefolks or long-lost cousins. a few hours. Of special note, you Roy declared his ribs tasty, sweet and for Chinese and Thai as we listened
greats featured in the museum, If you’re planning a sojourn to may want to check out the iconic tender. The pimento cheese beignets to the soft strains of live piano music.
among them Dolly Parton (“She Nashville and the Opry, factor in Bluebird Cafe or Tootsie’s Orchid are a must-try at the Farm House, a Tennessee’s musical heritage is like no
had the most beautiful skin,” time for a tour or visit to other Lounge or any number of venues restaurant known for its seasonal fare. place else, especially in Nashville.
he remembers), Charley Pride, landmarks, including the Historic along the Honky Tonk Highway of We also enjoyed Josephine on 12th, And as much as the city is about
Tammy Wynette and George Jones. RCA Studio B where the likes of Lower Broadway. Let your ears be where I savoured the scallops, and on country music, it also has the
We also took in a midweek Willie Nelson and Elvis (no last your guide. If it sounds good, then the night of the Opry, we enjoyed an ability to welcome its visitors and
performance at the Grand Ole name required) cut a few hit songs. walk on in. early dinner at Tansuo for traditional make them feel at home.
Opry, even springing for a If you didn’t get enough of Johnny There are other things to do in Chinese food of General Tso’s – TNS
10 GULF TIMES Thursday, September 12, 2019
COMMUNITY PHOTO ESSAY
Camel racing then and now
Camel racing in Qatar has been an and visitors are welcome to visit nearby
integral part of the Qatari lifestyle from camel stables.Camel racing in the
centuries. It started in the early 1970s country is in full swing from November
in the form of entertainment but it is till February, during which period,
now a million dollar business as well as domestic and international tournaments
a major tourist attraction. People from are held.
all over the world come to participate in But throughout the year, training
such tournaments and for view it live for sessions and practicing for races
enjoyment. continues, typically at the time of
Qatar’s camel race track is situated sunrise and sunset, when the weather is
in the Al Shahaniya area.Around the comparatively cold in desert.
racetrack, there is a virtual camel city — Text and photos by Manjri SaxenaThursday, September 12, 2019 GULF TIMES 11
LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY
Shorter people may be at a higher
risk of type-2 diabetes: Study
R
esearchers have found each 10cm larger height was
that shorter people associated with diabetes risk being
are at greater risk of 36 per cent lower for men and 30
developing type-2 per cent lower for women.
diabetes. This may indicate that a
The study published in the higher diabetes risk with larger
journal Diabetologia, also found the waist circumference counteracts
risk of future type-2 diabetes was beneficial effects related to height,
41 per cent lower for men and 33 irrespective of whether larger
per cent lower for women, for each waist circumference is due to
10 centimetres taller in height they growth or due to consuming too
were. many calories, according to the
According to the researchers, the researchers.
increased risk in shorter individuals “Our study also suggests that
may be due to higher liver fat early interventions to reduce
content and a less favourable profile height-related metabolic risk
of cardio-metabolic risk factors. throughout life likely need to focus
“Our findings suggest that short on determinants of growth in
people might present with higher sensitive periods during pregnancy,
cardio-metabolic risk factor levels early childhood, puberty and
and have higher diabetes risk early adulthood, and should take
compared with tall people,” said potential sex-differences into
study researcher from the German account,” they added.
Institute of Human Nutrition, after adjusting for age, lifestyle, 10cm larger height, when adjusted stronger among normal-weight “We found an inverse association
Germany. education and waist circumference. for age, potential lifestyle individuals, with an 86 per cent between height and risk of type-2
For this study, the research team The study found that the risk confounders, education and waist lower risk per 10cm larger height in diabetes among men and women,
looked at more than 2,500 middle- of future type 2 diabetes was circumference. men, and 67 per cent lower risk per which was largely related to leg
aged men and women in Germany lower by 41 per cent for men and The association of height with 10cm larger height in women. length among men,” the researchers
from a pool of about 26,000 people, 33 per cent for women for each diabetes risk appeared to be In overweight/obese individuals, concluded. – IANS
ARIES
March 21 — April 19
TAURUS
April 20 — May 20
GEMINI
May 21 — June 20
You may be shy when it comes to expressing your emotions today, You may not know which way to turn, Taurus. You may be Your mind may be going in many different directions, with fantastic
Aries. This could be a rare thing for you. Other people may wonder if emotionally weighed down by sentimental feelings and memories ideas about how things should be done, Gemini. The difficulty is
something is wrong. The truth is, you may feel like you need to calm that bind you to the past. You may also feel restricted by authority communicating these ideas in a way that makes sense. Others may
down and focus more of your attention inward instead of directing figures who’ve been around the block more times than you, and see you as a threat to their authority. Perhaps they feel your ideas
it outward. Don’t look to others to resolve your problems. Deal with therefore feel they have the right to tell you how to run your life. Try would undermine their plans, so they reject them. Don’t give up.
them yourself. You’re just going through an introspective period. not to let your thoughts get tied up in either of these scenarios. Fight for your right to be heard and respected.
CANCER
June 21 — July 22
LEO
July 23 — August 22
VIRGO
August 23 — September 22
In a philosophical or political conversation, you don’t hesitate to You should be in a good mood, Leo, although you might have a hard You may get the feeling that despite all the hard work you’ve
offer your thoughts, Cancer. Your examples may be extreme, but time fully expressing yourself. Perhaps you feel like there is someone accomplished, something is still missing, Virgo. There’s still a long
your principles are sound. You may get in over your head before keeping an eye on your every move. You may feel like a kid in class road ahead, regardless of the goals you’ve attained so far. Perhaps
you know it and suddenly need an escape route. Your first reaction being watched by the teacher. Don’t be intimidated by those with a the thing you’re searching for is a special moment with a friend,
may be to change the subject. It’s better to admit you don’t know the self-righteous air. You have just as much right to speak your mind as something that’s much closer than you think. Stop searching far and
answer or don’t understand the question. anyone else. wide for the thing that’s right under your nose.
LIBRA
September 23 — October 22
SCORPIO
October 23 — November 21
SAGITTARIUS
November 22 — December 21
Freedom may be a theme for you today, Libra. You’re beginning to You’re the liquid that takes the shape of its container, Scorpio. Even You may feel like a puppy that has been let outside for the first time,
question what it is you’re trying to free yourself from. A person? Job? though this may seem like the most non-confrontational way to do Sagittarius. The air is warm and you’re full of energy. You’re ready to
Commitment? These may be the very things you start to search for things, you may find that it’s actually a cause of great frustration for run over the fields and hills. Unfortunately, you’re tied to a stake and
as soon as you’re free of them. Trying to figure out what you want you and others. People may be annoyed that you’re always following you can’t move beyond a ten-foot radius. Your heart is ready to fly,
and need in life is sometimes easier said than done. Don’t get stuck someone else’s lead instead of taking the initiative. Try to be more but something beyond your control keeps you where you are. Start
on one concept. Do your best to take things gradually. assertive while continuing to be easygoing. chewing the rope.
CAPRICORN
December 22 — January 19
AQUARIUS
January 20 — February 18
PISCES
February 19 — March 20
You may feel a strange tension. It seems that nothing you say or do It may be hard for you to maintain your self-discipline, Aquarius. If you’re unclear about the topic of discussion, say so, Pisces. Asking
is quite right, Capricorn. As much as you may try to do the correct Your childlike nature wants to go out and play. Emotionally, you’re questions is an important part of learning. You shouldn’t be afraid
thing, you can’t make things click the way you’d like. Try not to raise anxious to let loose and follow your playful, instinctual nature, yet to ask. Communication may take on a serious tone, and intellectual
your expectations too high. Let go of the idea that things are going your sense of responsibility is holding you back. This difficult internal discussions are likely to get heated. Bring up political topics at the
to work out exactly the way you want. You may not even know tension may be the cause of irritation in many different areas of your dinner table and give everyone a chance to speak on the matter.
what’s best for you in the end. life. Do your best to come to a place of balance and harmony. Don’t try to change the subject in order to avoid the conversation.12 GULF TIMES Thursday, September 12, 2019
COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES
Wordsearch Adam
Pooch Cafe
AUGER BURIN CLEAVER
FLAIL HAMMER LATHE
PLANE RASP SPUD
BORER CHISEL DRILL
GIMLET HATCHET MALLET
PUNCH SANDER WRENCH
BRACE CLAMP FILE
GOUGE KNIFE PICK
RAKE SPANNER
Codeword
Every letter of the alphabet is used at least once.
Squares with the same number in have the same letter
in. Work out which number represents which letter.
Puzzles courtesy: Puzzlechoice.com
Garfield
Sudoku
Bound And Gagged
Sudoku is a puzzle based
on a 9x9 grid. The grid is
also divided into nine (3x3)
boxes. You are given a
selection of values and to
complete the puzzle, you
must fill the grid so that
every column, every anone
is repeated.Thursday, September 12, 2019 GULF TIMES 13
PUZZLES COMMUNITY
Super Cryptic Clues Colouring
Across Down
1 British sailors in American 1 As champion may be avoiding
vessels (4) corporal punishment? (8)
3 Dismissal repeated quickly 2 Neat trail, oddly enough, in
(4-4) part of South Africa (5)
9 Very cold northern bird (7) 4 Ace has left the country,
10 Wood shot away from army being in need of food (6)
base (5) 5 Flat land is not beautiful (5)
11 Reference book eventually 6 Fish tricked by weed (7)
incomplete (5) 7 Old man right for the role (4)
12 Organised party members, 8 More off for instruction? (6)
originally haphazard (6) 13 He has a project for an
14 Get in a mess having a meal airport (8)
(6) 15 Parasite was first to be
16 Get to grips with equipment amused (7)
(6) 17 Conservative embraced by a
19 Fight with energy in sweetheart in the recess (6)
awkward situation (6) 18 Her Majesty turned up
21 Trainee acted oddly (5) with something boring or
24 Sloth disturbed a composer something infuriating (3,3)
(5) 20 Continue performing
25 Tonic going backwards and somewhere in London (5)
forwards (7) 22 Many left port (5)
26 Playful remarks may be 23 City centre providing fish (4)
injurious in time (8)
27 Captured soldier with
Resistance leader in front of Answers
boat (4)
Wordsearch Codeword
Solution14 GULF TIMES Thursday, September 12, 2019
COMMUNITY REVIEWS
A potent, mind-expanding
reminder of Linda Ronstadt No Good and When Will I Be Loved. Truly, and when she should be doing it.
By Kenneth Turan the hits just keep on coming. Even though Ronstadt’s songs were
The documentary is also a reminder frequently cover versions of other
of how wide-ranging a singer she artistes’ material, her gift was so
M
emories in popular music is, everything from those Mexican extraordinary that once she sang it she
are notoriously short, canciones to jazz standards to American owned it. When she collaborated with
and if you’ve forgotten Songbook classics to Gilbert & Sullivan’s Harris and Dolly Parton on Trio, the
how extraordinary a The Pirates of Penzance for New York resulting harmonies were so spectacular
singer Linda Ronstadt Shakespeare Festival maestro Joe Papp. that Parton calls hearing them “like a
is, how wide a range of material she’s There’s even a clip of her singing rock high you’ve never had.”
explored and how deep her commitment anthem The Shoop, Shoop Song (It’s in Ronstadt grew up in Tucson and got
to the art and craft of music is, Linda His Kiss) with the Muppets. her wide-ranging taste from a musical
Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice is a As the singer herself says, many of family that loved to sing. In fact, she
potent, mind-expanding reminder. her choices “didn’t fit anywhere but my formed her first group, the New Union
Best known for more political heart.” Ramblers, with her siblings when she
documentaries like The Times of Harvey Though Epstein and Friedman have was 14.
Milk and Common Threads: Stories fashioned their film as more of a portrait Ronstadt moved to Los Angeles when
From the Quilt, Oscar winners and of an artiste than a conventional biopic, she was 18, shared a house on the beach
co-directors Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Ronstadt is heard in voice-over talking in Santa Monica for $80 a month and
Friedman are not likely candidates to about key aspects of her life. made a prophet out of Johnny Cash
take on the story of a singer. But this These include two of her most when he introduced her on a Midnight
is no ordinary performer we’re talking publicised romantic relationships. One Special TV broadcast by saying, “she has
about. was with fellow singer J.D. Souther – what it takes to be around for a very long
Ronstadt won 10 Grammys, regularly he said, “you should cook me dinner” time.”
sold out massive arenas and had 11 and she responded with a peanut The singer also is heard talking
platinum-selling albums. She was the butter sandwich – and the other with candidly about the difficulties of being a
first artiste to top the pop, country California Gov. Jerry Brown, for whom woman in charge of a rock tour and has
and R&B charts simultaneously, and she sings My Boyfriend’s Back during no visible regrets about being single:
when she recorded Canciones de Mi a concert when he returns from a “My mom told me early on, ‘Go out
Padre, songs she remembered from her campaign swing. and have a life. You don’t have to get
childhood, it became this country’s The portrait we get overall is of a married. There are alternatives.’”
bestselling Spanish-language album remarkably level-headed individual, a Ronstadt’s last public concert was in
ever. perfectionist with a sense of personal 2009, when the effects of Parkinson’s
“What Beyonce is now is what she integrity whom fellow singer Don disease made it impossible for her to sing
was, the first female rock star,” says Henley aptly characterises as having “a up to her own standards.
Bonnie Raitt, who, echoing many solid core, a very determined woman.” So one of The Sound of My Voice’s most
women singers, says Ronstadt feels like a We also hear from executives like poignant moments comes near the close,
sister to her. David Geffen and fellow singers such when she’s heard singing sweetly with
One of the pleasures of The Sound as Jackson Brown and Emmylou Harris members of her family. “She cares about
of My Voice is sampling moments from about the musical influences that the music, not the career,” says singer
Ronstadt’s decades of hits, hearing moulded Ronstadt, and witness her Ry Cooder, and this strongly emotional
excerpts from classics like Rescue Me, complete professionalism and unerring film makes that point crystal clear. - Los
Different Drum Heart Like a Wheel, You’re instincts about what she should be doing Angeles Times/TNS
A very gory sequel to a very gory horror movie
good at exploiting primal emotions. Much A bigger issue is that one-third of
By Chris Hewitt more than a horror movie, Chapter Two is Chapter Two consists of flashbacks to the
an unsettling stew of grief, insecurity and time frame of It, with the kids from that
guilt – not exactly the tastiest of stews, movie doing battle in new situations.
“
Should we be running?” asks but one we can all relate to. Some of the Muschietti clearly had a much bigger
Jessica Chastain in It Chapter Two. new encounters with Pennywise are well special effects budget this time out, but it’s
Um, yeah. You’re in a very gory executed by director Andy Muschietti, who hard to care about the fates of the kids in
sequel to a very gory horror movie. also made the first It. That one relied too those scenes because we know for sure that
You should be running instead much on shocks, rather than scares, but they’re going to survive. Not only survive,
of: dropping in on a spooky, abandoned Chapter Two creates real suspense in, for but grow into an Oscar-nominated
theatre. Sticking a hand down the sewer instance, a claustrophobic encounter in a actor, an Emmy-winning sketch comic
drain where your baby brother was mirrored funhouse. genius and a guy who apparently smells
snatched by a monster. Or paying a visit Essentially, the new movie covers the really good all the time. As a result, the
to the decrepit childhood home where you second half of King’s 1,138-page doorstop, flashbacks feel like they’re marking time.
were repeatedly assaulted. And, yet, the but even in biting off only half of the Hader is the MVP of Chapter Two (along
characters in It Chapter Two – who are book, there’s too much material. Chapter with King, who pops up in a polished
supposed to be veterans of Stephen King- Two languishes over two hours and 49 cameo), and he gets to do some of his most
style childhood horrors – do those dumb minutes and it feels even longer because unexpected work toward the end, when the
things and more. of its structure. Chapter Two often has the stakes are finally raised as the team battles
Chapter Two picks up 27 years after the friends – played as adults by Chastain, Pennywise.
events of It, in which seven adolescent Bill Hader and, disconcertingly, Old The last 45 minutes of It feel like a
friends were terrorized by the evil clown Spice pitchman Isaiah Mustafa – split up completely different movie, veering toward
Pennywise, who fed on their secret fears. to pursue individual nightmares, before sci-fi fantasy, and Muschietti has trouble
Ultimately, they vanquished him, but reuniting to battle Pennywise together. controlling the action, which seems to
they’ve gone their separate ways, blanking That feels very like an old-style video have about five different finales. In the
out their memories of each other, until a game, rather than a narrative. Instead of end, that’s the legacy of Chapter Two:
friend summons them home to take on building and building, the movie keeps There’s some good stuff here, but they
Pennywise again. resetting at zero as a new character takes had no idea how to end It. – Star Tribune
The setup is potent because King is so on a new “level.” (Minneapolis)/TNSThursday, September 12, 2019 GULF TIMES 15
DESIGN YOUR DREAM CAREER COMMUNITY
A JOINT COLLABORATION OF
&
What is prêt-a-porter Each piece is made by hand from
fashion design? start to finish from expensive
and high-quality fabric, and
In the past, designer clothing sewn with extreme attention to
was way beyond the reach of the detail by the best seamstresses
masses – it was considered haute and embroiderers in the world.
couture, and designer collections Considering the amount of
were only seen on catwalks and time, money, and skill needed
clothing made-to-order for only to complete each piece, haute
a select few. The general public couture garments typically have
could only view these pieces no price tag.
of clothing either in fashion Many haute couture fashion
magazines or on TV when worn by houses are in Paris, France. More
movie stars on the red carpet. rigorous criteria for haute couture
Ready-to-wear clothing is was established in 1945. To earn
intended to be worn without the right to call itself a couture
significant alteration, and made house and to use the term haute
in standard sizes that fit most couture in its advertising and
people. Designers use standard any other way, members of the
patterns, factory equipment, and Chambre Syndicale de la Haute
certain construction techniques Couture must follow specific
that keep costs lower when rules:
compared to custom-sewn 1. Design made-to-order for
versions of the same item. private clients, with one or more
Prêt-a-porter collections are fittings.
usually presented by fashion 2. Have a workshop (atelier) in
designers and fashion houses Paris that employs at least fifteen Guidelines of the
twice a year during Fashion staff members full-time. Contest: 6. Each sketch should be
Week. These shows anticipate 3. Have at least twenty full- submitted in standard A4 size,
what the next year’s trends and time technical people, in at least should be drawn with standard
styles are going to be. Collections one workshop (atelier) Following the given mood HB pencil/black marker
are typically grouped in spring/ 4. present a collection of at board/theme board, and can be coloured in any
summer, fall/winter, resort, swim, least fifty original designs to participants need to design medium. The sketch should
and bridal. Prêt-a-porter clothing the public every fashion season any two unisex sample of a include other details, including
designers make this clothing with (twice, in January and July of each T-shirt for a sporting event. fabric options, colour options,
above-average attention given year), of both day and evening trims options etc.
to fabric choice, cut, and detail - garments. Eligibility to Apply: 7. Any embroidery or other
clothing that will warrant having In the 1960s, a group of young surface technique on T-shirt
the name of a famous designer designers left these established 1. Grade-XII pass students. should be sketched separately
or a famous brand attached to couture houses, opened their 2. Each participant is only along with the T-shirt design
it. This type of clothing is rather own establishments, and allowed a submission of two in order to understand the
expensive and generally designed established their own lines. designs. participant’s concept.
with the upper middle class in The most successful of these 3. Designs should be strictly
mind, and can be found in certain young designers were Yves Saint hand sketched and coloured. Judging criteria:
stores that carry designer names Laurent, Pierre Cardin, André 4. Strict plagiarism rules The final judgement will be
and brands. Courrèges, Ted Lapidus, and apply. Any inspired/ based on the following criteria.
Emanuel Ungaro. plagiarised design can lead Each contains 25 marks.
What is haute couture Although individualised, to the disqualification of the 1. Concept
fashion design? custom clothing for elite clientele contestant. 2. Creativity
is still going strong, today’s 5. No digital designs would be 3. Design Details
haute couture fashion designs
About the Mood Board:
An haute couture fashion accepted. 4. Product Feasibility
designer is responsible for that are seen on runways are not From historic era to the present day
designing individualised, custom particularly made to be sold or a fashion trends, the visuals in the theme
clothing for elite clientele. Clients main source of income. board highlights Qatar’s architecture to its
are taken one at a time, and What interests you, prêt- glitz-glam ever changing fashion trends
are given undivided attention. a-porter – fast fashion, haute For further details, and submissions, and colours. What’s new? What’s classic?
Designs are conceptualised and couture? Whatever it may be. This please scan the QR code above with And is everything collaborating and
constructed according to a client’s competition might be your calling your mobile phone camera or visit coming back together? We leave it to you,
exact measurements, style, to pursue fashion and design as a https://gulftimescommunity.com/ to your perception and view of fashion in
preferences, and personality. career. designyourdreamcareer/ Qatar.16 GULF TIMES Thursday, September 12, 2019
COMMUNITY
A lot of food goes into the
fridge to die, says study
R
esearchers hope that residents miss an estimated 69
you think twice when million meals each year.
you put food in your “There are so many things that
refrigerator. are better than simply landfilling”
Why? food, Greer-Brown said.
Because much of that food The food-waste study, which
goes there to die. As much as relied on 307 initial surveys and
43% eventually goes in the 169 follow-up surveys, found
trash due to in-home practices. that those who clean out their
Consumers are the biggest refrigerators more often are more
contributors to food waste, said likely to waste food. Households
Brian Roe, one of the study’s with younger people were less
authors and a professor of likely to use all their food than
agricultural, environmental and were those with people 65 and
development economics at Ohio older.
State University. Of those surveyed, only about
The top reasons that food gets 12% had access to composting,
tossed involve food safety, such and 16% said they have fed pets
as odour, appearance, and dates unwanted food.
on labels. Participants were asked about
“No one knows what ‘use how much meat, fruits and
by’ and ‘best by’ labels mean, vegetables they had and how
and people think they are a much they planned to eat. A week
safety indicator when they are later, follow-up surveys were
generally a quality indicator,” conducted showing that they
Roe said. actually ate only about 40% to
A proposal before Congress 50% of the food.
would change labelling rules Historically, the phrase for
for food expiration dates. cleaning out the fridge has been,
Introduced in July, it suggests “When in doubt, throw it out.”
that food companies use the “I’m suggesting, ‘When in
phrase “Best if used by” instead doubt, use your snout’ to smell
of “Use by,” in the hope that the food and see if it’s still OK to
consumers will base their eat,” Roe said.
decisions about discarding food
more on odour and appearance. To fridge or not to fridge?
“They’ve got date labels One of the tougher questions
that are confusing, typically. is figuring out if something goes
Portion sizes are oftentimes too in the fridge in the first place.
large. There are great bargains Certain foods don’t belong in the
for buying lots of food in bulk,” fridge. Tomatoes will turn mealy
Roe said. “And then, you know, and odourless in the fridge—keep
we’ve got busy lifestyles, as them comfy at room temperature.
well, that make it very difficult Onions, squash, and potatoes
for us.” do best in a cooler environment
One-third of the food with low moisture, so store them
produced worldwide, about 1.3 in a dark cupboard or other place
billion tons, is wasted, according outside of the fridge. Avocados and
to the Food and Agriculture many fruits are just fine being left
Organization of the United on the counter to ripen, but also can
Nations. go in the fridge to slow the process
The Solid Waste Authority of down if needed. Herbs can be kept
Central Ohio has noticed the in the fridge or in a vase on the
problem at the landfill, where countertop if they’ll be used with a
12.8% of material buried there is few days.
from residential and commercial Then there’s the gray zone:
food waste. That equates to foods that can be refrigerated to
nearly a million pounds of maintain maximum freshness
food going to the landfill every and quality but don’t have to be
day in Franklin County, said refrigerated if you use them up
Hanna Greer-Brown, a SWACO relatively quickly. For example,
spokeswoman. nuts, nut flours, and many nut
“It’s one of the highest butters are just fine to store in
materials in the landfill. It’s the cupboard but refrigeration
right behind paper and plastics,” will help to maintain the natural away from warm temperatures.
she said. oils and keep nut butters from But again, if you’re making Keep your freezer full
A Central Food Waste separating. Refrigerate these almond-meal muffins every week,
Initiative was formed to items if your house is warm or if storing that flour at room temp The freezer compartment should be kept about 70 to 80
help tackle the problem by you won’t be using these products is just fine. Bottom line: if these percent full. Placing blocks of ice in the freezer to fill empty
encouraging composting and up within a few weeks (or both). products are laying around your space can ensure that the freezer stays cold in the event of a
smarter food use. The goal is to Likewise, whole-grain flours kitchen for a long time, putting power outage. It can also help to preserve energy. The same is
cut food waste in the area in half (which contain healthy oils them in the centre or upper true of storing liquids in the fridge. If the power goes out, these
by 2030. In Franklin County, and nutrients) and oils low in shelves of your fridge (or even liquids can act as a temporary cooling mechanism to provide
residents and businesses send saturated fat such as canola oil, freezing flours) will help prevent some cooling to the unit.
an estimated 192 million meals safflower oil, and olive oil will off flavours that can develop over
to the landfill while hungry last longer if stored in the fridge time.—TNSYou can also read
