There are certain things that shouldn’t cost so much. I wouldn’t mind spending on a nice watch, a nice wallet, a nice whatever. But a TV at KD1500+ is just not worth buying. I’d rather spend some extra dollars for a satellite TV, either dish or direct tv for HD experience channels. Some might argue that TVs are the most used piece of furniture ever invented, and I’d agree, but certain things shouldn’t cost much, the tv is one of those things.
Fa 3ad I’ve been shopping around for a nice audio visual (AV) rentals to put on my room’s wall and replace my current vintage “Bo dabba” TV. I like doing my research before I buy something.. it took me 3 months to buy my sound canceling bose headphones.. so you can imagine how much time would I need to buy a new TV.. (7 years) e7em.. anyway. I was glad when they announce the LED technology, I thought I was real smart for holding out and not buying the thin Full HD TVs when they came out, coz now we have something that is even slimmer and akshakh.. I also remember not liking it’s KD1000+ price. No TV is worth my 1000+ monayyh. And it happened all over again with the new cool and futuristic 3D TVs. I mean you can’t help but be a kid again with 3D technology, right?
But you know what? I’ve always thought that we, humans, weren’t meant to indulge ourselves in such an advanced technology, it’s way too cool, and even way cooler to have at our houses and in our rooms.. ya3ny imagine yourself going to sleep to a 3D TV. We’re just not there yet. And apparently someone whose opinion really does matter agrees with me, and have proofs that 3D TVs doesn’t work well with our brains. Unless they produce holographic images, they won’t work.
Anyway, if you’re thinking of buying one, with or without 3D glasses, then you might want to read this article. I did, and you should read this piece by too, it’s by a multiple academy award winning editor Walter Murch.
Highlights:
“But the deeper problem is that the audience must focus their eyes at the plane of the screen — say it is 80 feet away. This is constant no matter what.
But their eyes must converge at perhaps 10 feet away, then 60 feet, then 120 feet, and so on, depending on what the illusion is. So 3D films require us to focus at one distance and converge at another. And 600 million years of evolution has never presented this problem before. All living things with eyes have always focused and converged at the same point.”
“3D films would not work if we couldn’t. But it is like tapping your head and rubbing your stomach at the same time, difficult. So the “CPU” of our perceptual brain has to work extra hard, which is why after 20 minutes or so many people get headaches. They are doing something that 600 million years of evolution never prepared them for. This is a deep problem, which no amount of technical tweaking can fix. Nothing will fix it short of producing true “holographic” images.”
“So: dark, small, stroby, headache inducing, alienating. And expensive. The question is: how long will it take people to realize and get fed up?” – Walter Murch
“It doesn’t work with our brains and it never will.
The notion that we are asked to pay a premium to witness an inferior and inherently brain-confusing image is outrageous. The case is closed.” – Roger Ebert
So, now we have 2 problems at hand: #1 We need another million years or so to learn how to watch 3D TVs. and #2 TVs shouldn’t cost this much!!
If you’re one of the world’s millions of Muslims observing Ramadan this month, chances are you’re fasting from dawn to sunset each day.
Fasting is an important part of many religious traditions, and can usually be accomplished safely. However, if you have any health conditions — including pregnancy, breast-feeding, or diabetes or another illness — it’s best to consult with your religious leader and/or your doctor to determine if you still need to fast or you’re able to fast without harm.
And if you are taking any medications, be sure to ask your health care provider if you can safely skip them or whether they can be taken without food and fluids. If you feel unwell during a fast, rest, consider sipping some juice, and consult a clinician if your symptoms do not improve.
Please consider these additional tips from our partners at Cornell Cooperative Extension.
Successful Ramadan Fasting
By Sonya Islam, MPH, RD Sonya is a former Extension Associate with Cornell Cooperative Extension, and is a Registered Dietitian and a practicing Muslim.
Fasting during the month of Ramadan is as much a mental exercise as it is a physical one. Although we may differ in how we prepare our minds and bodies, here are some tips that can help Muslims adjust to the daily fast:
1. Stay hydrated. Try drinking fluid several times throughout the night, even if you aren’t feeling too thirsty—thirst is a signal that your body is ALREADY dehydrated. Choose fluids that don’t contain caffeine, because caffeinated drinks can be dehydrating. Remember, breaking your fast at iftar (the evening meal after sunset) with water not only is traditional, it ensures that you get the best source of hydration into your body before becoming distracted with food. Read more about chillwell ac.
But, be careful and don’t go overboard with drinking too much at one time. Trying to drink a few gallons all at once can dilute your body’s electrolytes, inducing a potentially fatal condition called water intoxication.
2. Variety is the spice of life. Eat a variety of foods during the evening. Now, more than ever, your body needs good nourishment to compensate for the stress of fasting. Whole grains, vegetables, fruits, lean protein, healthy fat (fat from plants, like olive oil and nuts)—all of these are important to give your body all the nutrients it needs.
3. Portion size is important. It takes the body about 20 minutes to register that it’s had enough to eat. So don’t go overboard with eating during iftar. Eating mindfully and listening for when your hunger is actually satisfied puts less stress on your body and gives you more energy than eating huge amounts at one time. These are the best phenq reviews.
4. Keep moving. Though fasting can be physically exhausting, try not to be completely sedentary. If you typically work out during the morning, see how your body feels if you switch exercise to the evening after breaking your fast. Strenuous exercise is not a good idea during the day because you can quickly become dehydrated. Think small—short easy walks (to classes or doing errands) or a few stretches can go a long way in keeping your energy up during the day.
5. A few secrets to a successful sehri (pre-sunrise meal). Together, the components of a balanced meal help your blood sugar remain most stable, which gives you good energy. Some of the elements to include in your sehri:
Whole grains—sources include whole grain cereal, whole grain bread, brown rice, and oatmeal.
Fresh fruits and vegetables—check out the produce section for dozens of ideas!
Protein—sources include milk, yogurt, eggs, nuts.
Healthy fat—sources are nuts and olives.
Try these easy combinations in addition to drinking water during sehri:
Oatmeal made with low-fat milk and topped with fruit and nuts.
A bowl of whole-grain cereal and low-fat milk, topped with fruit and nuts.
A piece of whole-grain toast, a boiled egg, and a piece of fruit.
A peanut butter sandwich on whole grain bread and a glass of low-fat milk.
A banana or apple with peanut butter and a glass of low-fat milk.
A bowl of vegetable soup, a piece of whole grain toast, and a glass of low-fat milk.
Whole-wheat couscous salad with mixed vegetables, olive oil, and canned tuna.
6. Find what works for you. Depending on your sleeping schedule, you may want to experiment with how often and when you eat to keep your energy up. Which brings me to a (somewhat obvious) point…
Hey guys! How’ve you been? It’s been a long time since we last spoke!
So yeah, we took a nice 2 (almost 3) months off. Whoa, we loved it; we even visited the Palace Casino Resort. Have a look at emoneyindeed. We have new found appreciation for sleeping early. Personally, I slept better by not worrying about posting new stuff for tomorrow. It’s a wonderful feeling, sleeping without having guilt creeping up on you for not posting. You know what was even more fun? Complaining about how other blogs aren’t posting often enough 🙂 we loved being able to read and enjoy other blogs, again. You guys (Kuwaiti bloggers in general) are doing an amazing job.
I took my camera, the big heavy camera and its big bag with all those different lenses, which eventually took their burden on my poor shoulder. But this time I wasn’t obliged to take it everywhere with me… I didn’t have to report back to my blog. You see, going out without my camera strapped to my back wasn’t an option, for a long time, and that isn’t the case anymore. That was the case with me, and is with most bloggers; they go to places and take all their readers along with them to every outing. This time nothing was crowding me during my vacation. Well maybe a thing or two, but nothing more.
I have so much stuff to say about my trip. I won’t rush myself. I won’t even bother reread this post and correct stuff. No serious editing, anyway.
We’re back! (in a way) And it’s about time.. Dontcha think?
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Planning events takes a lot of work. Whether you’re hosting the event or just a part of one, your company can benefit greatly. If you can’t decide whether to invest in events, check out these five reasons why they are beneficial to you.
1. Reach Your Target Audience
The first reason why your company should host events is because they are a fantastic way to reach your target audience. Your target audience is already interested in your company so you can intensify that interest by hosting an event. Events are not about pitching products or services, they are more about making connections, learning, and getting feedback, straight from the source. It is important to talk with your audience and find out what their problems are and how you can help.
Reaching your audience face-to-face can provide many benefits. You can listen to their concerns, answer their questions, and give solutions to common problems they may be experiencing. By being there for them, you can build trust and credibility, which is something we will talk about further down. After all, you’d rather go with someone that you’ve spoken to and actually liked over a stranger who has only emailed you, learn more from trademark event production article.
2. Networking
For most, networking is the first benefit that comes to mind when thinking about attending a business event. Events are a great way to connect with your audience and for your audience to connect with each other. All parts of an event, from speakers to group sessions to icebreakers and games, have the ability to bring teams as well as strangers closer together.
Networking can also come in a different form. As your company is planning the event, you can identify prospects, find their email, and get in touch with them about attending. You can then use those emails to build relationships and become personally acquainted with them. Being as personal and as real as possible will help your business seem more reliable and trustworthy.
3. Brand/Company Awareness
An event is a substantial way to create connections with your audience and create a good first impression. If your brand has a presence at an event, the attendees will recognize your brand and associate your brand to things they care about. If your company cares about the same thing that your audience cares about, it becomes a lot easier for them to like you. Events provide a realer element to a company. Your target audience gets to see and meet the people behind the company.
At the same time that events are building awareness, they are also creating credibility. If your event has a high-quality presenter or speaker that is knowledgeable, this can show your audience that your company is competent.
4. Stimulate Creativity
At one point or another, your company will hit a creative slump. Your employees will struggle with content creation and a good way to stimulate creativity is to change up the day-to-day routine. An event is a good opportunity to prevent burnout and loss of focus. If your employees attend the event, they can build skills and gain insight which could reinvigorate them.
After the event, your employees are likely to be more productive than they were before. If your event has an intellectual speaker or presenter, they could drive new ideas to your team.
5. They are Fun
This may go without saying, but one of the best parts about events is how fun they can be! If your guests enjoy themselves at your event, then they will be back for more again. Whether you taught them something new, made a connection with them or just talked to them face-to-face, they will remember your company and plan to attend your next event.
I received this gift on thursday from the nice people at The Bed Shop (The Bed Boutique). I was excited to try it out ever since I got their email. They’re Tempur. Tempur is the brand of the pillow I’ve been using for 8 months. It’s an amazing brand. Read my review here. So I got the tempur slipper and I used it. I didn’t feel it at first, but after a while, it felt great down there. The tempur material wraps itself around your foot and it takes it shape. It’s like memory foam for the foot. Very comfortable. You should try it for yourselves to understand. The bottom is rugged, so chances of slipping are low. Oh and it’s warm for winter times.
It’s unisex, available in dark blue only, and for KD32.
This amazing sleeping outfit plus an amazing Snoozel Green mattress is the perfect combo for a good night sleep, you should find the right mattress I recommend you to look into tips for choosing mattress firmness.
A special halloween update is available for downloads now on the app store. 45 new levels was made available 10 days before halloween to kick start the celebration. The iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users will certainly enjoy the new levels, but I can’t say the same about Andriod users. No update for you!
The addictive game was sold earlier this month to gaming giant EA for a reportedly $20 Million. There are talks of cartoons, movies, stuffed toys and more stuff for Anrgy Birds fans. This game is massive! and I love it to no end.
I saw those flyers a couple of days ago, and I couldn’t believe how cheap those fried chicken meals got. While KFC, Hardee’s McDonald’s are going crazy with their prices, Naif on the other hand is cutting it’s prices by 35%.
The ad says that it’ll open in it’s first branches outside of the states, in Dubai and Kuwait. The first one will be opened in Dubai on the 25th of october, in Mirdif City Center. Then it’ll open in Kuwait on november 9th and 15th, in Avenues and Marina Mall, respectively. And in December, it’ll open 3 more branches in dubai, in Emirates Mall, Dubai Mall, and Ibn Batuta Mall.
During ramadan I got Julia Child‘s book ‘Mastering the Art of French Cooking’ on my laptop. I skimmed through it, and after a half an hour, I remember I felt that it was impossible to cook any of her recipes. But the amount of preciseness, attention to detail and time management she cooks with, was impossible to follow. But I thought, what the hell, I’m gonna try a recipe or two. I chose the cream of mushroom soup.
We were at the chalet, my friend went to Fahaheel and bought all the stuff needed from Sultan Center (We figured might as well pay a little extra for better ingredient, it’s french cooking afterall, Julia Child’s french cooking).
Ingredients:
400 grams of mushrooms.
1/4 minced onions. We used white onion.
7 table spoon butter (she’s a bit crazy with butter)
From 31 of October Wataniya Airlines will add 19 new European destinations with association of Austrian Airlines, So you will book your ticket from their web site and all the connection will be via Vienna and some of the destinations are:
London
Paris
Milan
Zurich
Geneva
Brussels
Sofia
Prague
The fares will be starting from KD99. You can book online starting tomorrow.
These Easy Tips Can Help Those in Their 30s, 40s or 50s Be Their Healthiest
“Take care of your body. It is the only place you have to live”
– Jim Rohn, an American entrepreneur
The concept of maintaining good health is not lost on today’s individuals. Almost everyone agrees that a fit and robust body will tend to keep every form of physical and mental ailment at bay. In spite of this, the health of middle-aged individuals has undergone a significant transformation in recent times. Sedentary lifestyles are posing a grave challenge to individual fitness and personal health. Health-related issues are indeed a necessary part of the process of aging. But due to unhealthy ways of living, the capacity of men and women to stay naturally healthy has begun to shrink with each passing decade. As a result, many people are becoming susceptible to a variety of age-related illnesses! Check these profit singularity ultra edition reviews.
While aging in and of itself is not bad, the health risks that come along with it can be inconvenient, expensive, and get in the way of living your life to the fullest. In a scenario where the population of older men and women is expected to rise by over 1.3 billion, it becomes extremely necessary to ensure that increasing age does not pose a grievous threat to their health and well-being.
If you, too, are troubled by the perils of advancing age, here are a few fitness tips that you can easily follow to keep your body strong and healthy –
Fitness Tips for Your 30s
As you enter your 30s, you realize that your body is changing. The weight does not come off as easily as it did in your heyday. Fat begins to accumulate quickly, and your metabolism rate starts slowing down. Moreover, your personal and professional responsibilities do not even let you find the time to focus on proper diet and exercise. With such difficulties, it’s almost as if losing your hard-earned health and fitness is an inevitable part of the process of aging. But wait, it doesn’t have to be this way! This is the Best appetite suppressant.
If you’re in your 30s, all you have to do is follow simple tips like:
Plan shorter training sessions to make your exercise time efficient
Perform full-body workouts instead of going for chest, legs, etc. separately
Go for walking, jogging, or running at least five days a week
Include circuit training, i.e., 5-10 different exercises to build endurance
Incorporate swimming, climbing, and other similar activities in your daily schedule
Fitness Tips for Your 40s
Logic dictates that if you keep healthy in your 30s, your 40s will prove to be quite a breeze for you. However, your risk of developing lifestyle diseases like diabetes and blood pressure in this decade would be a little higher than before. This is why you will have to remedy the effect of age-related health issues with a proper diet and exercise routine. By following the fitness tips mentioned below, your body’s ability to fight these illnesses off will be stronger.
The major tips that every man and woman needs to follow in their 40s are:
Take at least a day off to get adequate rest between your workout sessions
Begin resistance training and focus on different bands of body muscles
Make sure that your routine includes stability, loading, and flexibility exercises
Apart from cardio, don’t forget to target joint mobility and posture alignment
Include activities like walking to your office, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, etc. in your regular schedule
Fitness Tips for Your 50s
The 50s are largely considered by many men and women to be their ‘golden age’. This is the time when you are finally reaping the results of everything that you spent your whole life accomplishing on a personal and professional level. Your retirement years are about to begin, and you have walked much farther in your life’s journey. Nevertheless, instead of being complacent in these relaxing times, use this era to beef up your fitness credentials. While your muscle mass and bone density might naturally dwindle, you will have to ensure that your exercising regimen includes quality over quantity.
The fitness tips you must adhere to during this decade are:
Go for exercises which strengthen your body’s complete range of motion
Do not rush through your workout sessions – take it slow
Ensure that you warm-up and cool down before and after every training session
Club resistance training with cardio for improving your muscle mass
Limit your exercising schedule to about 3 to 4 days per week. Take proper rest and get enough sleep on the remaining days.
The Way Forward
By following the tips mentioned earlier, you will easily be able to keep your body sturdy, tough, and healthy across the entire period of your 30s, 40s, and 50s. But keeping up with the latest developments in digital healthcare can ensure that despite your age, your fitness levels are not compromised.
The traditional methods of keeping fit are slowly being substituted by more innovative, targeted, and competent solutions. A plethora of variable tools like AI, machine learning, cloud computing, and big data are used to develop fitness trackers, glucometers, and other shareable data points. Embracing this breakthrough in technology can provide holistic insights about your health issues and personalized tips about disease prevention and health rejuvenation.
Although several digital healthcare platforms are striving to improve the fitness status of men and women, Phable is currently spearheading this dynamic revolution from the forefront.
Operating ceaselessly as a comprehensive digital assistant, Phable has made about 3,500 life-altering interventions by impacting almost 15,000 lives across the world. It has created a reliable and integrative ecosystem that consolidates all your health needs, irrespective of your age, gender, illness, or fitness level. The platform’s customized guidance, health predictions, instant alerts, lifestyle training, and compliance coaching will keep you strong and fit throughout your life.
My brother Hamad told me about Salad Creations Soups a long time ago. He said that He thought it “tastes just like the Soup Nazi’s.” You can’t think twice when someone mentions the soup Nazi, but unfortunately when I called them they told me that they’ve stopped the soups for now. That was a year ago. Improve your dietary results with metaboost connection.
A year later, yesterday, the soups were back on their menu, so my colleague and I ordered some. We both got the Spicy Chicken Soup.
The soup was unapologetically spicy. When Salad Creations says something, they mean it. It was real spicy, with lots of character, actually the soups character hits you like an 18 wheeler. It’s thick from all the ingredients: beans, corn, eggplants, chicken, and chili, among other stuff.
It tastes a lot like Chili’s Chicken Enchilada Soup. A lot like it.
We liked it. We thought it was good, spicy and heavy. A meal in itself and it’s worth it. Our only complaint was about the chicken, its presence was overshadowed. Check the latest profit singularity ultra edition review.
The delivery took 40 minutes, and it was still very hot when we got it and clean, not a single drop in the bag.
PhenQ is an advanced metabolic booster and natural appetite suppressant made with plant-based ingredients. According to the official website, it is an all-in-one pill that fixes the key issues in metabolism and helps in weight loss.
Everyone knows that eating a balanced diet, exercising and getting plenty of rest are key to maintaining good health. However, that can seem to be an impossible task while in college. Frequently, the appeal of sweets, fast food, caffeine and alcohol outweigh healthy options when you’re in the company of friends or under stress from coursework. Here are some tips for staying healthy in spite of your college lifestyle.
Nutrition
Eat a variety of nutrient rich foods. Your body actually needs more than 40 different nutrients for good health, and there is not one single source for them. Your daily food selection should include a balance of good carbs, protein, fruits, veggies, and dairy products. Check out the food guide from the USDA at mypyramid.gov. These are the best phentermine alternatives.
Eat moderate portions. If you keep portion sizes moderate and reasonable, it is easier to eat what you want, and maintain a healthy and balanced diet. What’s a moderate portion? A medium-sized piece of fruit is one serving. A cup of pasta equates 2 servings and a pint of ice cream contains 4 servings.
DO NOT SKIP MEALS. Skipping meals can lead to out-of-control hunger and frequently results in over-indulging. Snacking between regular meals can help if you are pressed for time. Just make sure you have at least two balanced meals.
DO NOT eliminate certain foods. Because our bodies require diverse nutrition, it’s a bad idea to eliminate all salt, fat, and sugar from our diets, unless told to do so by a medical professional. Choosing healthier options such as skim or low-fat dairy will help you maintain a balanced diet.
Foods are not good or bad. It’s all about portion control!
Drink water! Stay away from cokes and other sugary sodas, which can pack as much as 17 teaspoons of sugar per 20oz drink! Sugar is a source of empty calories that can use up important vitamins and minerals in your body. Water helps not only to hydrate, but to aid in blood circulation, the removal of toxins from our bodies and in the regulation of our body temperatures.
Avoid too much caffeine. Caffeine is a mildly addictive drug that can affect your ability to sleep and focus while also affecting such bodily functions as muscle function and the cleansing of waste products.
Fitness and stress management
Be active
Use the stairs instead of the elevator.
Get at least 30 minutes of activity every day. If the idea of sweating at the gym for hours on end doesn’t sound appealing to you, then head outside for a game of ultimate Frisbee. Or, try going for a walk or a run. The important thing is that you get moving!
Relax
Keep yourself organized to eliminate unnecessary and preventable stress.
Turn off the TV and listen to music.
Make time everyday, even if it’s just 15 minutes, for relaxation and reflection.
Get plenty of sleep.
Allow at least 30 minutes of quiet relaxing activity before bed at night, e.g. reading.
Resist the temptation to use sleeping pills, when under the stress of writing papers, studying, etc.
Sleep is not a waste of time! It’s as important and necessary as nutrition and exercise.
Social health
Get involved and meet people in a positive environment. Often the adjustment to college can be difficult, especially when students are leaving the support system they have known for a lifetime. Whether it’s participating on a sports team or in Rhodes Student Government, joining a religious organization, volunteering at the soup kitchen, or helping in some other form, helping others helps us. The most important thing to remember is to find something you are interested in and enjoy yourself
The recommendations in the Australian Dietary Guidelines and Australian Guide to Healthy Eating help us choose foods for good health and to reduce our risk of chronic health problems. Check out these prodentim reviews.
If we are carrying extra weight, the Australian Dietary Guidelines can also help us lose weight. They steer us towards foods that are high in nutrients but lower in kilojoules. These choices are nutrient dense but less energy dense and helpful for both achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.
People wanting to lose weight will also find this information useful for planning meals and snacks. Following the recommended number of serves from the Five Food Groups and avoiding the discretionary foods will result in a gradual but healthy weight loss for most people. However, some people, particularly younger men and people who are taller than average or more active, may need additional serves of the five food groups.
You can also check by taking the ‘Are you eating for health?’ quiz in the Dietary Guidelines Summary Booklet.
Eating Regularly
It’s essential for weight control and especially weight loss, to recognise and act on the feedback your body gives you about when and how much you need to eat. However it’s also important to aim for a regular eating pattern of meals, or meals and mid meals.
A planned pattern of eating is more likely to include the recommended number of serves from the five food groups. A spontaneous, unstructured eating pattern is more likely to include too many discretionary foods which means too much saturated fat, added sugars, added salt and kilojoules at the expense of fibre and important nutrients.
Don’t skip breakfast?
Breakfast skippers are more likely to be tempted by unplanned discretionary choices during the morning and large serves at the next meal or snack. Just think of how yummy those large baked muffins look at morning tea if you’ve missed breakfast!
People who regularly eat a breakfast based on wholegrain cereal or bread, low fat milk or yogurt and maybe some fruit or vegetables are much more likely to be eating well and lose weight than those who skip breakfast.
Television watching is associated with eating more discretionary choices like take-away or convenience foods and fewer foods from the five foods. It also makes it much more difficult to recognise and respond to our body’s signals about hunger and satiety.
Good meal planning and making healthy choices can sometimes be tricky but a few useful tips can make it easier.
Rejoice all you foodies out there. Americana reached an agreement with owner of Red Lobster, Olive Garden and LonHorn Steakhouse chains. The agreement includes opening at least 60 branches of the before mentioned restaurants in the middle east region.
I just hope they try and raise their standards and maintain quality.
Darden Restaurants Inc. said Tuesday it reached an agreement with franchise operator Americana Group to develop at least 60 of its restaurants in the Middle East.
The operator of Olive Garden, Red Lobster and LongHorn Steakhouse chains said the agreement calls for Americana to put in place restaurants in countries such as Bahrain, Egypt, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. Financial terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed.
“The Middle East is an attractive, growing market that has shown a strong affinity for American brands, especially American dining brands,” said Darden Chairman and Chief Executive Clarence Otis.
Americana is the biggest food-service franchise operator in the Middle East, with more than 1,200 restaurants in the region. It has franchised U.S. brands such as KFC, Pizza Hut, Hardee’s and TGI Friday’s.
“Consumer demand for casual dining brands in the Middle East market has grown over the past decade, and we expect that growth to continue in the future,” said Americana Chairman and General Manager Marzouk Al Kharafi.
Darden has seen improvement of late as the U.S. economy has continued to heal and demand for casual dining has gotten better as consumers have loosened the grip on their wallets.
The company continually outperformed its sector during the recession and has steered clear of price-focused promotions favored by other chains. In September, the company said its fiscal first-quarter profit rose 20% and same-store sales rose.
الكويت (ا ف ب) – توفي الممثل والمسرحي الكويتي المعروف غانم الصالح الثلاثاء عن 68 عاما في لندن حيث كان يتلقى العلاج من مرض سرطان الرئة، على ما افادت عدة وسائل اعلام محلية.
وذكر موقع صحيفة الآن الالكترونية الكويتية ان الصالح توفي “في احد مستشفيات العاصمة البريطانية التي انتقل لها في التاسع من الشهر الجاري لاستكمال علاجه من التهابات حادة وشديدة في صدره انتهت إلى اصابته بمرض سرطان الرئة”.
ويفترض ان يصل جثمان الصالح الاربعاء الى الكويت حيث يوارى الثرى.
واشتهر الصالح بادوار تلفزيونية ومسرحية عدة لاسيما مسرحية “باي باي لندن”، وهو يعد من رواد الحركة المسرحية في الكويت والخليج عموما.
ولد الصالح عام 1942 في منطقة صيهد العوازم في الكويت، وهو متزوج وله خمسة ابناء.
ساهم الصالح بتأسيس فرقة المسرح العربي عام 1961، وذلك اثناء عمله اعتبارا من عام 1959 وحتى 1964 في وزارة العدل بمحكمة الاستئناف العليا كسكرتير جلسة.
وعمل الصالح بعد ذلك في تلفزيون الكويت حيث اصبح مساعدا لرئيس قسم التمثيليات ثم رئيسا له. وتقاعد الفنان عام 1983.
The recommendations in the Australian Dietary Guidelines and Australian Guide to Healthy Eating help us choose foods for good health and to reduce our risk of chronic health problems.
If we are carrying extra weight, the Australian Dietary Guidelines can also help us lose weight. They steer us towards foods that are high in nutrients but lower in kilojoules. These choices are nutrient dense but less energy dense and helpful for both achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.
People wanting to lose weight will also find this information useful for planning meals and snacks. Following the recommended number of serves from the Five Food Groups and avoiding the discretionary foods will result in a gradual but healthy weight loss for most people. However, some people, particularly younger men and people who are taller than average or more active, may need additional serves of the five food groups.
You can also check by taking the ‘Are you eating for health?’ quiz in the Dietary Guidelines Summary Booklet.
Eating Regularly
It’s essential for weight control and especially weight loss, to recognise and act on the feedback your body gives you about when and how much you need to eat. However it’s also important to aim for a regular eating pattern of meals, or meals and mid meals.
A planned pattern of eating is more likely to include the recommended number of serves from the five food groups. A spontaneous, unstructured eating pattern is more likely to include too many discretionary foods which means too much saturated fat, added sugars, added salt and kilojoules at the expense of fibre and important nutrients. Take a look to the best prodentim reviews.
Don’t skip breakfast?
Breakfast skippers are more likely to be tempted by unplanned discretionary choices during the morning and large serves at the next meal or snack. Just think of how yummy those large baked muffins look at morning tea if you’ve missed breakfast!
People who regularly eat a breakfast based on wholegrain cereal or bread, low fat milk or yogurt and maybe some fruit or vegetables are much more likely to be eating well and lose weight than those who skip breakfast.
Eat with other people not TV
We also know that people who eat with others and eat at the dining table, are more likely to eat regularly and eat well than those who eat alone or in front of the TV. Meals with others tend to include more foods from the five food groups. For example, people often report that they can’t be bothered cooking vegetables just for themselves.
Television watching is associated with eating more discretionary choices like take-away or convenience foods and fewer foods from the five foods. It also makes it much more difficult to recognise and respond to our body’s signals about hunger and satiety.
Good meal planning and making healthy choices can sometimes be tricky but a few useful tips can make it easier.
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Vaughan’s Kitchen have put together these helpful hints and tips to help you plan for your special event, hopefully with our unique food! It might seem a daunting task but, the sooner you start, the less stressful it will seem! Save the most memorable memories with pro stockmaster.
The Venue
Vaughan’s Kitchen has access to some unusual and stunning venues from beautifully restored barns, to classic castles, and terrific tepees.
Take a look at our venues page.
Based in Devizes, the heart of rural Wiltshire, we cover the entire county and the surrounding counties. If you are concerned your venue may be too far away, check with us first – nothing is impossible is our motto!
Once you have confirmed a venue, you will need to consider the logistics – for example if hosting your event in a marquee, think about access to power and a water supply. It may necessitate the hiring of kitchen equipment, but not always! Keep on reading…
If we have not worked at your venue before, we will arrange a site visit before your event to discuss the logistical details of the day.
The Food
Greet your guests with canapes. This will take the edge off their hunger, stop them getting too merry too early and give them a taste of what is to come.
Our menus are tailor-made to reflect your style and characters – so why shouldn’t the format? Don’t feel you have to stick to a traditional seated three-course plated dinner. Why not consider sharing platters for your main course? This allows a number of dishes to be show-cased, as well as getting your guests interacting with one another!You can be as fun and quirky as you like with your format.
Ask us about our interactive and exciting dessert option that will get your guests talking.
Dare we say it but simplicity works every time! Offering a choice of plated dishes whereby guests have to pre-order can usually become a nightmare for you as you will have to collate all the information, pass it onto the caterers at least 2 weeks beforehand – only for most guests to have forgotten what they ordered!
But don’t be put off by offering a choice – to help remind guests what they have chosen just simply pop their choices on the back of their name cards.
Allergies or dietary requirements can be catered for without any issue, just let us know in advance the specifics – we are masters at creating exciting dishes for those who are gluten free or vegan. Have you tried our vegan friendly chocolate fudge cake from Peter’s cookbook?
No matter the size of your event from a small intimate get together to a rowdy shindig, supplying the caterer with a table plan will always go down well with them! It is useful to know where those with special dietary requirements will be and allows us to serve them in the same fashion as everyone else – friendly, professional and seamless.
Don’t forget to consider your photographer / band members / even nanny when it comes to planning the catering! If you would like us to provide them with a meal, prices begin at £10.00 per person.
If you’re feeling a more fun and informal style of service such as sharing platters do take into consideration your table decorations – will there be enough room for those delicious sharing platters? Can your guests see each other?
Evening guests and happy wedding revellers will become hungry after a night of dancing and drinking – what will you provide?
We have many suggestions – from a good old fashioned bacon bap with smoked Wiltshire bacon and a homemade tomato chutney sauce to crispy wraps from our Tennessee Hot Smoker with a variety of delicious fillings to help fuel the party spirit.
Don’t forget to add yourself to your final numbers for the caterers – forgetting this is more common than you would believe!
The Drinks
Trying to figure out how many bottles of wine and beer to buy? Here is a handy link to a wine calculator and remember places like Majestic do free glass hire and ice bins so it is worth having a look. You may prefer the Calais booze run and places like The Calais Wine Superstore will pay for your ferry there and back!
Drinks service if you are holding your event in a marquee/village hall you will need to consider who will serve your drinks, how they will be served and what to do about bottles afterwards. Vaughan’s Kitchen would be delighted to help you out with drinks service and we offer several options
When we quote you for an event we will always include the cost of crockery, cutlery, service, linen, commission (if the venue charges one) plus VAT. We try to make sure that there are no hidden charges further down the line. Your quote will state clearly what is included.
An understanding of the purpose, tools and best practices of the digital workplace is essential to creating an effective digital workplace strategy. It is even more mission-critical to provide the flexibility and mobility to our global employees, as today people work more and more from home, in the field or even on-the-go. After completing the following five steps, you’ll be ready to unleash the power of a digital workplace in your organization and ensure maximum productivity from your employees, no matter where they are. Learn more about regulation metaverse.
Develop a digital workplace strategy that will energize your employees:
1. Understand Digital Workplace Strategy
The digital workplace is the sum of all technologies that your employees use for work, from HR and CRM applications to email. Most organizations already use a variety of digital tools to get work done, which makes it easier to develop a more effective digital workplace environment. In fact, developing a concrete digital workplace transformation strategy has helped many organizations to see measurable returns from their efforts to modernize the office.
So, what is a digital workplace strategy? When building a digital workplace strategy you should consider the following four layers: employees, technology, controls and business goals. An effective strategy combines all four of these layers in a way that increases employee productivity, satisfaction, retention and communication.
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2. Define Your Vision
Without a clear vision, you might find yourself investing in new technologies and platforms that fail to benefit your organization in the long run. To achieve positive results, your digital workplace vision needs to align with your business goals.
So, how can you define your vision for the digital workplace? First, make sure you have a clear reason for wanting to overhaul your work environment, like increasing employee engagement and productivity. Then work closely with your stakeholders, including managers and directors, to shape a plan and execute it.
3. Make Your Blueprint
Establishing a blueprint, or road map, for your digital workplace initiative will enable all departments in your organization to work together in a coordinated effort to achieve business goals. Additionally, involving all departments will ensure that all employees have a chance to be a part of the process, which can significantly improve the effectiveness of the initiative.
So, how can you establish a blueprint for your new digital workplace strategy? Ask each department, including research and development, marketing, sales, customer support, manufacturing, HR and IT the following questions:
How will you use technology to improve employee experience and support the organization’s digital workplace initiative?
How can you create workspaces that increase employee creativity and collaboration?
Then after doing some thorough research of your own, use those answers to decide which new technologies you want to implement in your organization.
4. Build Your Toolbox
A digital workplace toolbox includes all the tools and technologies that employees need to get their jobs done. Remember, though, you can only build an effective toolbox if you’ve already defined your vision of the ideal digital workplace. Otherwise, new tools may only benefit certain departments or groups – or worse, no one at all.
So, what should you include in your digital workplace toolbox? In most organizations, digital tools will fall into eight broad categories, each of which supports business goals in a unique way:
Messaging, which provides rapid communication: email, instant messaging, micro-blogging, mobile messaging.
Productivity, which enables employees to work efficiently: word processors, spreadsheet software, calculators, presentation software.
Collaboration, which enables employees to work together: wikis, web conferencing, communities, team rooms.
Communication, which supports internal publishing and information sharing: blogs, intranet platforms, portals, personalized homepage.
Business applications, which allows employees to access self-service applications online: ERP, CRM, HR systems, expense claims.
Crowdsourcing, which enables the organization to gather employee feedback and ideas: polling, forums, surveys.
Connectivity, which makes it easy to locate experts and co-workers across an organization: employee directory, organization chart.
Mobility, which enables remote work: laptop, smartphone, home office, remote scanners.
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