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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!!
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Ramadan kareem!
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…
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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.
So what have I done in the past 2 months? I traveled! For a month! 30 days! To the US! (Too many exclamation marks!!!) For travel guidance visit https://www.visitcaymanislands.com/en-us/experiences/romance/honeymoons as this helped us when we stopped by the Cayman Islands.
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.
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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.
Definitely recommended.
Thank you The Bed Boutique. Their # 22256172
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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.
Thanks Raed
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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%.
Thanks Fawaz
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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.
Thanks Rashed
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Finally Starbucks’ Christmas special is back! I love it. I missed it. I’m gonna have some right now.
Thanks loco
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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)
- 3 table spoon flour
- 6 cups of chick stock
- 2 parsley sprigs (kham6a zgheera parsley mga9a9 3adil)
- 1/3 bay leaf
- 1/8 t tea spoon thyme (see how annoying she is?)
- 1 tea spoon lemon juice
- 2 ego yolks
- 3/4 cup whipping cream
- Salt and Pepper to taste (chicken stock is salty so becareful)
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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.
Salad Creations phone # 22257914/5
Note: Stay away from their Tuna Panini.
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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.
Taken from The Wall Street Journal:
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.
Thanks Jana
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الله يرحمك يا غانم الصالح.
أحسن من قدم الفن الكويتي. بالكوميديا كان افضل فنان في رايي. بلدرما كان افضلهم. خفيف طينة و طبيعي و كويتي! إتحس كلامه صج كويتي.
غانم الصالح كان أحسن او أكثر فنان كويتي أبداع بنسبة لي
.الله يرحمك ويغمد روحك الجنة انشالله. ويصبر أهلك
Update:
AFP
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.
ومن ابرز اعماله التلفزيونية والمسرحية “الحظ والملايين” “خرج ولم يعد”، “عاد ولكن”، “ازعاج”، “الصحيح مايطيح”، “باي باي لندن”، “فرسان المناخ” و”محكمة الفريج” وغيرها.ك
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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.
On the other hand, if diets and healthy eating are not your thing, you can help yourself with a supplement to lose weight fast in a healthy way. Take a look at this page amny.com/ and find out how you can do it.
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Hints and Tips
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.
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Mishary posted about this station over a year ago, before it opened. This station is near GUST & ACK. I went last week for the first time, and I thought It was refreshingly different from most of Kuwait’s outdated gas stations.
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We all know about the Afghan girl who was disfigured by her husband after her act of ‘mutiny’ against him and his family.
A quick background:
She was promised by her father to be married to a Taliban at the age of 12. She got married at 14. She was abused by her husband and his family, verbal and physical, they even forced her to sleep with the animals.
She fled her husband’s house, but was captured soon after. Her husband and his brother took her to a hill, held her down, and with a sharp knife they cut off her nose and both of her ears, and then left to die alone. She passed out, and in the middle of the night woke up, and tried to find someone to help her. She went to her grandfather who alerted her father, who inturn took her to an american medical facility. They took care of her for 10 weeks.
Now:
She just revealed her new prosthetic nose to the public. This is how her new nose would look like after a year of intensive reconstructive surgeries. Before commiting to surgery, you may be wondering how much is a nose job?
I think she’s a beautiful and a strong woman. May God avenge her.
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Thanks Mohammed
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How to Build Healthy Habits
It’s not about willpower. Good habits happen when we set ourselves up for success. Our new challenge will show you how.
Behavioral scientists who study habit formation say that many of us try to create healthy habits the wrong way. We make bold resolutions to start exercising or lose weight, for example, without taking the steps needed to set ourselves up for success.
Here are some tips, backed by research, for forming new healthy habits.
Stack your habits. The best way to form a new habit is to tie it to an existing habit, experts say. Look for patterns in your day and think about how you can use existing habits to create new, positive ones.
For many of us, our morning routine is our strongest routine, so that’s a great place to stack on a new habit. A morning cup of coffee, for example, can create a great opportunity to start a new one-minute meditation practice. Or, while you are brushing your teeth, you might choose to do squats or stand on one foot to practice balance.
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Many of us fall into end-of-the-day patterns as well. Do you tend to flop on the couch after work and turn on the TV? That might be a good time to do a single daily yoga pose.
Start small. B.J. Fogg, a Stanford University researcher and author of the book “Tiny Habits,” notes that big behavior changes require a high level of motivation that often can’t be sustained. He suggests starting with tiny habits to make the new habit as easy as possible in the beginning. Taking a daily short walk, for example, could be the beginning of an exercise habit. Or, putting an apple in your bag every day could lead to better eating habits. Visit Washingtoncitypaper.
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In his own life, Dr. Fogg wanted to start a daily push-up habit. He started with just two push-ups a day and, to make the habit stick, tied his push-ups to a daily habit: going to the bathroom. He began by, after a bathroom trip, dropping and doing two push-ups. Now he has a habit of 40 to 80 push-ups a day.
Do it every day. British researchers studied how people form habits in the real world, asking participants to choose a simple habit they wanted to form, like drinking water at lunch or taking a walk before dinner. The study, published in the European Journal of Social Psychology, showed that the amount of time it took for the task to become automatic — a habit — ranged from 18 to 254 days. The median time was 66 days!
The lesson is that habits take a long time to create, but they form faster when we do them more often, so start with something reasonable that is really easy to do. You are more likely to stick with an exercise habit if you do some small exercise — jumping jacks, a yoga pose, a brisk walk — every day, rather than trying to get to the gym three days a week. Once the daily exercise becomes a habit, you can explore new, more intense forms of exercise, Read more.
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Make it easy. Habit researchers know we are more likely to form new habits when we clear away the obstacles that stand in our way. Packing your gym bag and leaving it by the door is one example of this. Wendy Wood, a research psychologist at the University of Southern California, says she began sleeping in her running clothes to make it easier to roll out of bed in the morning, slip on her running shoes and run. Choosing an exercise that doesn’t require you to leave the house — like situps or jumping jacks — is another way to form an easy exercise habit. Learn more at https://www.wtkr.com/brand-spotlight/best-weight-loss-pills.
Dr. Wood, author of the book, “Good Habits, Bad Habits: The Science of Making Positive Changes That Stick,” calls the forces that get in the way of good habits “friction.” In one study, researchers changed the timing of elevator doors so that workers had to wait nearly half a minute for the doors to close. (Normally the doors closed after 10 seconds.) It was just enough of a delay that it convinced many people that taking the stairs was easier than waiting for the elevator. “It shows how sensitive we are to small friction in our environment,” said Dr. Wood. “Just slowing down the elevator got people to take the stairs, and they stuck with it even after the elevator went back to normal timing.”
Dr. Wood notes that marketers are already experts in reducing friction, inducing us to spend more, for example, or order more food. That’s why Amazon has a “one-click” button and fast-food companies make it easy to supersize. “We’re just very influenced by how things are organized around us in ways that marketers understand and are exploiting, but people don’t exploit and understand in their own lives,” she said.
Reward yourself. Rewards are an important part of habit formation. When we brush our teeth, the reward is immediate — a minty fresh mouth. But some rewards — like weight loss or the physical changes from exercise — take longer to show up. That’s why it helps to build in some immediate rewards to help you form the habit. Listening to audiobooks while running, for example, or watching a favorite cooking show on the treadmill can help reinforce an exercise habit. Or plan an exercise date so the reward is time with a friend.
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When Darth Vader (David Prowse) revealed his secret to Luke, Hamill was hanging onto a pinnacle above mattresses placed on cardboard boxes about 30 feet off the ground.
These shots were taken in 1979-1980 on the set while filming Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. The rare shots were revealed by Vanity Fair to mark the movie’s 30th anniversary.
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