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Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Rajab 22, 1441 AH
Doha today 220 - 270
IN A NUTSHELL: There is a broad community of immunosuppressed residents who long ago adopted the lifestyle changes public officials now tout as a means of avoiding contagion: Wash your
hands, and wash them often. Don’t touch your face. Avoid that handshake. Keep your distance from people who cough and sneeze.
COVER
STORY
From the edge How to avoid coronavirus? Lessons from
people whose lives depend on it. P4-5
BOLLYWOOD HOLLYWOOD
Big Boss 13 has made me a James Bond actress Kurylenko
stronger person: Rashami. tests positive for Covid-19.
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COMMUNITY ROUND & ABOUT
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Tuesday, March 17, 2020 GULF TIMES 3
BODY & MIND COMMUNITY
If coronavirus scares you, read this to
take control over your health anxiety
A pandemic is fertile ground for those who suffer from anxiety - here’s
a short guide on how to manage it, writes Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
W
hen news of the the courtroom treatment, by
coronavirus broke at confronting it with a rational
the end of last year, counter-statement. For example,
and as the stories if your persistent thought is
from the outbreak something like “Everyone I love
became more alarming over time, I will die from this virus” you can
found myself wondering how health counter it with factual statements
anxiety sufferers were coping. such as “Actually, most people who
You see, I used to be one. In late get Covid-19 are likely to make a
2015, I suffered a post-traumatic full recovery, and that’s assuming
stress disorder relapse which led mum, dad and my little sister will
to debilitating anxiety, much of even catch it at all.” As my mother
which was health related. During always says: “just because you think
that period, I was paralysed by the something, doesn’t make it true.”
thought of becoming ill and dying.
I was constantly checking for 5) Do some exercise
symptoms and signs of disease online Even if it’s just star jumps in your
and I was fixated on the health of my bedroom, or shaking your body parts
loved ones. like you’re in the warm-up section
After treatment, including of a hippie acting class, exercise
trauma-focused CBT, I almost will help get the adrenaline out of
completely recovered. But I your system and channel the panic
remember vividly how it felt to be elsewhere.
in an all-consuming state of panic.
For many months, it ruled my entire 6) Breathing and grounding
existence. Approximately 40 million exercises
American adults – roughly 18% of From guided yogic breathing to
the population – have an anxiety using a strong smell (I favoured
disorder, while in the UK there were lavender oil), grounding exercises
8.2 million cases of anxiety in 2013. can help bring you back to reality. I
There are few statistics about health SOCIAL DISTANCE: As the coronavirus pandemic has spread, officials worldwide have advised social distancing from also found bending over to touch my
anxiety, but it can affect those who crowds to avoid contracting Covid-19. toes and then very slowly standing
have an existing anxiety disorder or up starting at the base of my spine to
those who have experienced a life be beneficial, as it centres me. You
event such as bereavement, birth can look for examples online, but
trauma or an accident. In times like sometimes, something as simple as
these, where a global pandemic sitting on the floor can help.
is taking up most of the media
conversation, it can be even more 7) Allocate yourself a daily
difficult to stay calm. “worry period”
Give yourself half an hour to
Here is some advice that may give worry about this to your heart’s
some comfort to those of you who are content, and then you have to go and
struggling. do something else.
1) Avoid the (health-related) 8) Treat yourself
news Anything that will give you a little
We all want to keep up to date, boost can help. It doesn’t need to
but when you have health anxiety involve spending money: you can
the need to check and read the latest also cook yourself something nice,
updates can become compulsive, have a hot bath, or listen to a song
feeding the anxiety. Try having a you love.
news detox, or allocating yourself a
time limit for reading or watching 9) Remember that your
news. If you’re really worried about anxious state isn’t permanent
missing something crucial, you When you are in it, anxiety always
can always tell friends and family feels as though it will never end, but
to contact you in the event of an it will. It’s hard to remember this,
emergency situation in order to keep but do try. I genuinely thought that
you informed. I would never recover, and now even
though we are in a public health
2) Try not to seek constant BRINGING BACK TO REALITY: From guided yogic breathing to using a strong smell, grounding exercises can help crisis, I feel calm and have things in
reassurance bring you back to reality. perspective. It’s a worrying time,
Seeking reassurance can make you and many of us, myself included,
feel calmer for a little while, but in my tell you things will be OK, but when Dr Google is not, and never will be, understanding it’s a skewed lens, will have loved ones who might
experience, it is always temporary. you start needing that reassurance your friend, especially not when you you’ll be better able to put things in be showing symptoms, but the
Your brain creates a feedback cycle several times a day it’s time to take a are a sufferer of health anxiety. Nor perspective. tendency to jump to the worst case
where you become increasingly step back. will message-boards and forums. scenario very rarely reflects reality.
reliant on reassurance, which only Try to remember that people visit 4) Try a countering technique Be kind to yourself. It may be a bit
serves to reinforce the anxiety. It’s 3) Introduce an absolute ban on these places when they have reason This is a CBT exercise which cheesy, but this too shall pass.
natural to want your loved ones to Googling symptoms to be concerned. Once you start involves giving a persistent thought – The Guardian
4 GULF TIMES Tuesday, March 17, 2020
COMMUNITY COVER STORY
Caution that cannot
be overemphasised
As the highly contagious new coronavirus continues its spread, the general public
could learn a thing or two from Andrea Amelse and millions of others
with weakened immune systems who already live by rules of infection control,
writes Anna Maria Barry-Jester
‘ Viruses don’t pick and choose; they will latch
on anywhere. Even if it’s not a serious illness
for you, there are people in your life that you
can infect. You have the obligation and the
responsibility to take care of your loved ones
— Andrea Amelse, autoimmune patient
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 GULF TIMES 5
COVER STORY COMMUNITY
prevent infection, Fishman said
A
ndrea Amelse knows
hand-washing. many of his patients don’t get
For the past eight sick any more frequently than the
years, she’s been general population, despite their
washing her hands vulnerabilities. But when they do,
pretty much every time she passes the illnesses tend to last longer,
a sink. When she’s near a bottle of be more severe and put people
antibacterial gel, she uses it. She at higher risk for additional
makes a point of avoiding people infections. He counsels patients
with contagious illnesses, even to be vigilant, but also to live their
though it can be uncomfortable to lives and not be ruled by fear.
ask to work from home or miss a Dr Deborah Adey, a transplant
date with friends. And she makes nephrologist for UCSF Health,
sure she gets plenty of sleep, not echoed Fishman, saying she likes
always easy at age 25. to find ways to help her patients
Amelse was diagnosed in 2012 carry on with their lives. A patient
with lupus, an autoimmune disease recently asked if it was OK to fly to
that makes her vulnerable to Salt Lake City, and she suggested
infections. She’s since developed they drive instead.
pulmonary arterial hypertension, a Gauging the risks can be tough.
condition that requires intravenous Amelse was relieved when a
therapy via a central line to her major health conference she was
heart. Both illnesses place her scheduled to attend recently in
at heightened risk for viral and Florida was cancelled at the last
bacterial illnesses. So, she has minute. She wasn’t sure it was safe
adapted as a matter of survival, to travel, but it also was unclear
taking to heart long-standing how to categorise an important
axioms on what constitutes good work trip: Was this essential?
hygiene. Nonessential?
As the highly contagious new Adey conducts follow-up
coronavirus continues its spread appointments via teleconferencing
through the US, the general where possible, to keep her patients
public could learn a thing or two
from Amelse and the millions of
Dr Deborah Adey, a transplant out of medical facilities. Hospitals
are, by design, places for the sick,
other Americans with weakened nephrologist for UCSF Health, and people with compromised
immune systems who already immune systems are generally
live by rules of infection control. conducts follow-up appointments advised to avoid them and the
Whether it’s people who had
recent organ transplants, people
via teleconferencing where viruses and bacteria potentially
inside.
undergoing chemotherapy or
people with chronic diseases,
possible, to keep her patients out Similar to what public
officials are advising the general
America has a broad community of medical facilities. Hospitals are, population, Adey does not
of immunosuppressed residents recommend that her patients wear
who long ago adopted the lifestyle by design, places for the sick, and face masks when out in public
changes public officials now tout
as a means of avoiding contagion:
people with compromised immune or even at the clinic. “The only
people I would recommend is if
Wash your hands, and wash them
often. Don’t touch your face.
systems are generally advised to they’ve got a lot of close contact
with the general public, and they
Avoid that handshake. Keep your avoid them and the viruses and can’t afford to be off work.”
distance from people who cough While much has been made of
and sneeze. bacteria potentially inside the hoarding sprees for face masks,
Amelse doesn’t follow the advice the empty hand sanitiser shelves
perfectly — of course she touches are equally frustrating for Amelse.
her face sometimes. “You do these immune systems or complex take into account what people can Similarly, avoiding crowds and Every 48 hours, she has to mix and
things unknowingly, so forcing diseases. and will do, he said. Children, for staying away from sick people is administer drugs she places in an IV
yourself to break these habits can Health officials are asking those example, are among the greatest easy for some but can be all but that goes into her heart. Everything
be challenging,” she said. But the at risk to stockpile two-week germ vectors of all time, but impossible if you work in food must be sanitised, and she typically
incentive to keep getting better is supplies of essential groceries and Fishman doesn’t ask his patients service, for example. Find ways to gets monthly shipments of
there. “If you get a cold and you medicines in case they need to with grandchildren to stay away avoid the risks and reduce them antibacterial wipes and sanitiser.
give me that same cold, you might shelter at home; to avoid crowds from their young family members. where possible. If suppliers run out, she’s worried
get it for a week. I’ll get it for a and heavily trafficked areas; to defer “We did the transplant so you can Though there isn’t great she’ll have to go to a hospital to
month.” nonessential travel; and to track see your grandchildren,” he might research on how well transplant have the drugs administered —
Even with her dedication, what’s going on in their community, tell them. patients and others manage to exactly where her doctors don’t
Covid-19 is proving a daunting so they know how strictly to follow want her to be.
prospect to face. And she has a this advice. Officials are desperately working
stake in Americans adopting these Infection control always follows on a vaccine for the coronavirus for
habits because, while the disease a similar set of principles, said use in as little as 12 to 18 months.
is relatively minor for many people Dr Jay Fishman, director of the But many vaccines are made from
who get it, it can be life-threatening Transplant Infectious Disease and live viruses and can’t be given to
for people with pre-existing Compromised Host Program at some immunosuppressed people.
conditions. Massachusetts General Hospital Given the risk Covid-19 poses for
Amelse works at a health literacy and a professor at Harvard Medical people with compromised immune
startup in Minneapolis that helps School. The most important things systems, the government needs
patients with complicated diseases for people to do right now are the to stress how important it is for
learn about their illness. She knows things he always recommends to everyone to follow good hygiene
a lot about health and how to his organ transplant and cancer protocols, said Fishman. “The
prevent infection. Still, the threat patients. Again, think hand- worst thing we can do is downplay
of Covid-19 is unnerving, for her washing and avoiding spaces where it.”
and her doctors. sick people congregate. And for those just getting up to
With a virus so new, official Still, the recommendations speed on preventing infections,
guidance on what people at aren’t one-size-fits-all. Some Amelse has advice: “Viruses don’t
heightened risk should do to steer people are born with stronger pick and choose; they will latch
clear of Covid-19 is limited. But immune systems, and immune on anywhere,” she said. Even if it’s
the Centers for Disease Control and deficits exist on a spectrum, said not a serious illness for you, “there
Prevention recently said the virus Fishman. How strict people need are people in your life that you can
seems to hit hardest in people 60 to be to prevent illness can vary STILL SOME DISTANCE: Officials are desperately working on a vaccine infect. You have the obligation and
and older with underlying health depending on how susceptible they for the coronavirus for use in as little as 12 to 18 months. But many vaccines the responsibility to take care of
concerns. There is also concern are. are made from live viruses and can’t be given to some immunosuppressed your loved ones.”
for younger people with limited Recommendations also need to people — Kaiser Health News
6 GULF TIMES Tuesday, March 17, 2020
COMMUNITY FASHION
Jewellery follows
unisex fashion
Zayn Malik and Virgil Abloh are among male
celebrities decking out their ears, necks and
wrists, writes Ellie Violet Bramley
hairy chests with gold medallions.
Hip-hop stars have been big on
jewellery for years: Run DMC, Slick
Rick and Big Daddy Kane set trends
with their huge gold rope chains.
For years in certain circles, men
have been wearing enamelled pins
and signet rings – signifiers, says
the fashion author Tony Glenville,
of “the upper crust and landed
gentry”. But now they are “just the
tip of the iceberg”.
Functionality has often
been seen as a guide to what’s
acceptable. In 1860, Cecil B SPOTTED: The former One Direction singer Zayn Malik has been wearing
Hartley, the author of The unisex jewellery in various photoshoots and public appearances.
Gentlemen’s Book of Etiquette,
said men should let their jewellery
“have some use”. Signet rings, for
example, were used to stamp and
seal documents.
But now aesthetics have taken
over. “It’s not about peacocking,”
says Glenville. “It’s about jewels.
A diamond earring or a brooch,
an exquisite necklace or a great
RAPPER WRAPS: The bejewelled British-born rapper Slick Rick in 2004. bracelet – especially with severe,
classic or tailored menswear; it’s a
great look.”
T
here was a time when website Lyst, searches for men’s It follows a shift towards greater
wearing a boyband-style jewellery have increased 23% gender fluidity in fashion, with
dogtag was seen as the compared with last year, with Converse this week launching its
peak of male adornment, bracelets the top-performing first “genderless” clothing line and
but now men are category. many more high-fashion labels,
increasingly embracing jewellery, A raft of brands, such as Miansai, from Balenciaga to Tom Ford,
stacking rings and bracelets and Shaun Leane, Tom Wood, Maria opting for coed catwalk shows in
adorning ears with multiple gems. Black and the Chalamet-favourite recent years.
This week, the former One Vita Fede are catering to demand, Mona Jensen, the founder and
Direction singer Zayn Malik was offering men-specific jewellery, creative director of Tom Wood,
announced as the face of the unisex unisex collections or simply not said: “A few years back, I felt
jewellery label Martyre. Virgil dividing their offering by gender. men looked at jewellery as more
Abloh, a weather vane for fashion’s Last October, the Tiffany & Co feminine objects. But as traditional
direction of travel, this week launched its first comprehensive ideas of what’s feminine and what’s
launched more office supplies- men’s collection. Also last year, masculine are blurring, this is no
inspired jewellery – paperclip Alighieri, the Hatton Gardens longer the case … Now men and
bracelets, earrings and necklaces jeweller that recently won women dress the same, and with
decorated with colourful diamonds the Queen Elizabeth II award, this tendency jewellery naturally
– and was pictured wearing one branched out from antique- follows as a key accessory.”
of the collection’s bejewelled inspired women’s pieces into men’s According to Glenville: “The
necklaces. pendants and rings. finest exponent of men wearing
Malik and Abloh join a number The British jewellery designer jewels without it being ‘men’s’
of male celebrities decking out Shaun Leane said, “It is exciting jewellery is Gherardo Felloni.”
their ears, necks and wrists. The to see men becoming more The creative director at the luxury
actor Timothée Chalamet is a fan, experimental in the jewellery they fashion brand Roger Vivier can
sometimes spotted in dozens of wear; it comes after a long period be spotted on his Instagram page
pieces at once. The Gucci designer of men being afraid to express their wearing elaborate green gemstone
Alessandro Michele is rarely seen personality through jewellery.” necklaces and elegant chokers.
without multiple rings on his While in some cultures “He wears them with ease …
fingers and chains around his neck. men wearing jewellery is not just as the women the designers
Harry Styles regularly wears a uncommon, in the west it has probably originally had in mind.
plethora of gems, having last year been on a journey. “In Elizabethan It’s the masculine thing to wear
pioneered a renaissance of the times, men were just as adorned jewels in a throwaway, casual
Renaissance with a single pearl with jewels as the women were as manner, even with the sparkle.
earring look reminiscent of Sir they symbolised fashion, status It’s not, ‘I’m a man wearing a
Walter Raleigh. and innovation,” says Leane. necklace!’ It’s, ‘Oh, the necklace?’ STATEMENT: US designer Virgil Abloh at his Off-White show at Paris fashion
According to the fashion search In the 1970s men accessorised Nonchalant.” – The Guardian week in February.
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 GULF TIMES 7
INTERIOR DESIGN COMMUNITY
OLD IS GOLD: Old textiles can transform a place.
Five inexpensive ways
to freshen up your home
a fan of markets and junk shops.
By Emine Saner Old textiles, she says, “really
transform a place. Just putting
one cushion made from an old
Y
ou don’t need to spend fabric on a new sofa instantly
money on a statement makes it feel more homely.” She
sofa. Instead, think advises looking out for old rugs.
about your lighting “Go as big as possible and have
and hunt down vintage as much of the furniture sitting
pieces in markets and junk shops. on the rug as you can.” She likes
the Lohals jute rug from Ikea to
Be patient use as a base, then layer smaller,
It can be tempting – and affordable vintage rugs on top.
expensive – to want to furnish a “That makes it feel cosy and is an
house in one go, but Alexandra inexpensive way of transforming
Stedman, who runs the interiors a space.”
and lifestyle site The Frugality,
advises living in a space “for as Think about the smaller
long as possible. The best way of details
making a house a home is to build A statement sofa is a budget-
things up over time, with things buster, but small changes can
that hold memories. It’s not about make a big difference in unloved
buying everything brand new, off corners and rooms. Chande
the rack. It could be a picture you suggests spending money on
pick up at a car-boot sale and give interesting pillowcases to go
a frame six months later, but then with cheaper, plain white bed
it fits that perfect spot on the wall linen, and buying potted herbs to
that has been missing something.” REPLACEMENT: Turn off overhead lights and get several lamps instead. brighten up kitchens and dining
rooms. Pick up a selection of
Switch it off interior, but if it’s badly lit, it’s home. Floor paint is a cheaper high street (we are not talking different picture frames from boot
Turn off overhead lights, says going to feel awful.” and nicer alternative to carpet. antiques here). Plant recommends sales or charity shops, and frame
the interior designer Joanna Plant, “Our floorboards aren’t perfect – antiques fairs and markets as things that mean something to
and get several lamps instead. “I’ve Freshen up they’ve been hacked away to put good places to hunt out French you. “It could be a menu from
counted mine in my sitting room “Paint is great for cleaning pipes in and they’re all chipped linen sheets: “They make great a restaurant you went to on a
and I’ve got eight,” she says. Lamps rooms up,” says Stedman. “It – but once you put paint on, it upholstery fabric and curtaining.” special occasion or postcards,”
can be bought inexpensively from doesn’t have to be expensive; if completely changes the room.” Silver cutlery, too: “Setting up a says Chande. “A collection of
high-street chains or charity shops you’re doing it to make it fresh kitchen can be such an expensive small pictures together in smaller
such as those run by the British and clean, bog-standard white Choose vintage thing to do, but you can go to spaces is very effective. Focus
Heart Foundation. “Lighting is one paint looks great.” She used old As well as being more markets and buy silver cutlery for on areas that are sometimes
of the most important things,” says paint left over from her last house, environmentally friendly, vintage five quid a bundle.” The interior overlooked, such as the kitchen.”
Plant. “You can have a beautiful and donated by friends, in her can be much cheaper than the designer Lonika Chande is also – The Guardian
8 GULF TIMES Tuesday, March 17, 2020
COMMUNITY GARDENING
IMPORTANT: Gardening experts say soil preparation is the most important thing you can do. Make LOCAL PLANTS: Before you plant, find out what grows well in your area. Go on an organised
your first task and purchases devoted to soil prep, whether it’s buying good organic potting soil for a garden tour or two or visit nurseries and take notes about what plants you love and the
few containers or adding organic amendments. conditions in which they’re grown.
How to have a gorgeous garden
Gardening doesn’t have to be expensive. But tell that to your pocketbook after you’ve
made a trip to your local nursery or garden centre, writes Jeanette Marantos
B
etween the bags of adding organic amendments, such Grow with seeds
special soils, tools, hoses, as compost, aged manure, coffee That doesn’t mean seeds only,
fertilisers, seed packets grounds and seaweed, to a garden Savio said, but some plants such as
and, of course, plants, patch in your yard. beans, corn, squash, leafy greens,
your plan to grow edibles Typically, you have to wait a week radishes and cucumbers grow easily
or even a modest balcony of flowers or two to plant after adding organic from seed. Instead of buying lettuce
was never going to be a budget amendments because they raise seedlings, for instance, buy just a few
project. Even worse: when all those the temperature of the soil as they to get a head start on your harvest
new acquisitions result in a poor- decompose and ‘cook.’ You can’t and sow the rest for a staggered crop.
performing garden, or it never even plant until the soil cools, so wait a Savio is featured on a “California’s
gets planted. couple of weeks to buy plants. Green” episode with Huell Howser,
We’ve all been there, especially as describing many ways to use recycled
beginners. Take a deep breath, forgive Start with a few tools items for starting seeds and deep
past indiscretions and read on for You don’t need many tools to watering in the garden.
some practical ways to put more joy have a good garden, said Yvonne
and less money into gardening. Savio, creator of the Gardening in Compost
LA blog and a retired director of the Compost is vital for healthy soil,
Make a plan and start small Los Angeles County Cooperative and you can make it cheaply and
Break your garden plan into several Extension Master Gardener TOOL: Using a fork instead of a shovel is easier on your back and better for easily from kitchen scraps, lawn
easy-to-accomplish steps. You’ll be programme. She recommends the soil. clippings, fallen leaves, shredded
less likely to spend impulsively on starting with a sturdy hand trowel, newspapers and other materials that
cool-but-unnecessary equipment a hand fork for scratching fertiliser hand clippers as well for about half you how to propagate plants from would otherwise go to landfills. Many
or kill the plants you bought because and mulch around plants and a large the price. cuttings from their yard. municipalities offer free composting
you didn’t have time to plant them. garden fork for incorporating organic workshops and discounted
Be realistic about your space and amendments into the soil. Using a Check out local gardens Be realistic compost bins. Check out this home
goals; do you really have time this fork instead of a shovel is easier on Before you plant, find out what Make a list again, this time of composting guide distributed by the
weekend to prep your garden bed your back and better for the soil, she grows well in your area. Go on the plants you want and where Los Angeles Department of Public
and plant 60 seedlings (that’s 10 said. an organised garden tour or two you will put them, to keep impulse Works’ Sanitation Bureau.
six-packs of flowers and vegetables)? You might also invest in a good or visit nurseries and take notes spending at a minimum. If you’re If you want more hands-on
Do you have room for 60 seedlings? shovel to dig large holes for trees about what plants you love and the planting an edible garden, grow instruction, call your county or
Spreading out the work will make or shrubs and a pair of sturdy hand conditions in which they’re grown. vegetables your family will eat, city public works department or go
things easier on your wallet too. clippers. Scout out garden tools at Protect your heart and your wallet Savio said, and look for plants that online to find composting classes
Gardening experts say soil garage and estate sales. It’s wise to by seeking plants in harmony with provide the biggest bang for your and special deals on bins. Short
preparation is the most important buy sturdy, well-made equipment, your growing conditions. buck. For instance, you might love on space? Lots of municipal and
thing you can do (after figuring but high-quality tools don’t have to And don’t forget your nearest cabbage or cauliflower, but they other government agencies offer
out the sunniest spot in your yard be the most expensive. For instance, resource: your neighbours. Many require lots of space and produce instructions for worm composting
or patio). Make your first task and Swiss-made Felco 1-inch hand gardeners are eager to talk about only one head per plant. Broccoli as well as free workshops and
purchases devoted to soil prep, pruners are the gold standard for what they grow and may even be keeps producing smaller bunches discounted worm bins. which are
whether it’s buying good organic garden tools, but Corona tools (based willing to share seeds or volunteer of tender edibles after the main small enough to fit on a balcony.
potting soil for a few containers or in Corona) makes excellent 1-inch to give you some seedlings or show head is harvested. – Los Angeles Times/TNS
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 GULF TIMES 9
BOOK REVIEW COMMUNITY
Florida’s real estate boom
crashes in Bubble in the Sun
Christopher Knowlton’s absorbing new book examines the boom
with clarity and insight, not to mention lots of juicy dish about the
personal lives of some of the high rollers, writes Colette Bancroft
T
he value of Florida him to open his office, and they
real estate soars to bought all 300 lots available, at
giddy heights, homes an average cost of $5,610, in three
doubling and tripling hours.
in price, bare lots in Later that year, Knowlton
planned developments selling writes, Davis, “feeling especially
out and flipping before the ink cocky,” announced he would
is dry on the closing papers. marry the next queen of
Homeowners and investors Gasparilla, whoever she was – and
alike plunge into new financial he did. Neither the marriage nor
products, caught up in the frenzy Davis’ next grand development
of speculation. Fortunes grow idea, in St Augustine, worked
even faster than buildings rise. out as well as Davis Islands had.
And then it all crumbles like In 1926, Davis set sail for Paris
sandcastles in a hurricane. with his young friend, intending
Does that sound like the to divorce his wife (who was
housing crash of 2008, in which already in Paris awaiting him).
Florida was one of the hardest-hit Somewhere in the mid-Atlantic,
states after flying high? he went overboard – fell, jumped
Well, yes. But that was just or pushed, no one knows. His
one more repeat of an old story. body was never recovered.
Florida was the scene of an even Knowlton sketches many of
more outlandish boom about a the other players in the boom,
century ago, one that might have such as ‘Handsome Jack’ Taylor,
had even more dire consequences who built the Roylat Hotel and
than the recession that followed Pasadena-on-the-Gulf (now
the 2008 crisis. That era is the Stetson University College of Law
subject of Christopher Knowlton’s and Pasadena Estates), only to
absorbing new book, Bubble in the abandon them abruptly, leaving
Sun: The Florida Boom of the 1920s behind parrots and a small band of
and How It Brought on the Great monkeys that lived on an island in
Depression. a golf course lake.
Knowlton, who has written He writes a mini-biography
for Fortune, the New York Times of Marjory Stoneman Douglas,
and the Wall Street Journal beginning with her days as the
and worked in the investment society reporter for the Miami
business, brings expertise, deep EXPERT: Knowlton has written for Herald and following her path to
research and a brisk style to the Fortune, the New York Times and the champion of the Everglades. The
book. It’s a dauntingly complex Wall Street Journal and has worked environmental damage to that
slice of history, but he examines in the investment business. unique place had its roots in the
it with clarity and insight, not to 1920s boom.
mention lots of juicy dish about islands in Hillsborough Bay and Some of the people who wanted
the personal lives of some of the saw “a veritable Venice at one’s in on the boom were ambitious
high rollers. home-door,” as one brochure for or naive, or both, but others were
In 1915, Miami’s population was EXPLANATION: Knowlton explains the complicated reasons for the Davis Islands put it. outright crooks. You might not
only about 10,000 people, and the real estate boom in the book, which include such factors as the then-new Davis rambled around the be surprised that the con artist
Miami Herald had a staff of three availability of automobiles, mortgages and consumer credit as well as a country as a young man, working for whom the Ponzi scheme was
reporters. Only a decade later, national trend toward suburbs and away from cities and rural areas. a variety of jobs. He made a little named practised a version of his
in 1925, the city was booming money on a development in pyramid ploy in Florida.
so enormously that the Herald’s Florida’s Legislature obligingly playgrounds for the rich, but the Miami, where, Knowlton writes, Whether they were
rival, the Miami Daily News, got rid of the state income tax and boom of the 1920s drew a much he was “particularly taken with development moguls, fraudsters
published “a 504-page edition inheritance tax in 1924, making broader swath of Americans. (Carl) Fisher’s use of dredgers or ordinary people looking for a
in twenty sections, loaded with the state “an alluring tax haven Much of the book centres to haul sand from the seabed to place in the sun, almost no one
real estate ads and weighing 7.5 overnight.” on a handful of powerful and convert sandbars into brand- came out of the crash whole.
pounds.” One Miami real estate Knowlton explains the imaginative developers and the new islands or new waterfront Knowlton details its causes, which
office, Knowlton writes, sold $34 complicated reasons for the Florida communities they created: property that could be sold for a included the devastating 1926
million worth of real estate in a boom, which include such factors Carl Fisher and Miami Beach, premium.” hurricane that nearly flattened
single morning – and that’s in as the then-new availability of George Merrick and Coral Gables, In 1924, he returned to Tampa, Miami, and its repercussions. He
1920s dollars. automobiles, mortgages and Addison Mizner and Palm Beach. bought Big Grassy Key and Little argues that the boom’s collapse
The Florida land boom “would consumer credit as well as a Colourful characters all, they Grassy Key, and hired a dredging had as big a part in causing the
prompt the country’s greatest national trend toward suburbs and soared to fantastic heights of firm to “remove nine million cubic Great Depression as the stock
migration of people, dwarfing away from cities and rural areas. wealth and lost everything. yards of sand from Hillsborough market crash of 1929, and in
every previous westward exodus. Railroad magnates like the two Also among them was Tampa’s Bay” and pile it up to make dry Bubble in the Sun he makes a
... Six million people flowed Henrys, Plant and Flagler, had own D P Davis, who looked at a land. A month later, buyers stood fascinating case for that analysis.
into the state in three years.” made Florida accessible and built couple of uninhabited mud-flat in line for 40 hours waiting for – Tampa Bay Times/TNS
10 GULF TIMES Tuesday, March 17, 2020
COMMUNITY INFOGRAPHICTuesday, March 17, 2020 GULF TIMES 11
LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY
Missing the gym? Hit neighbourhood
park, or better workout at home
W
ith several states shed excess kilos,” Sharma told gathering is seen, this is a good step
directing to shut IANS. taken.
gyms in the According to Sami Kazmi, a New “Earlier where huge crowd was
wake of growing Delhi-based certified personal seen in places like cinema halls,
Covid-19 scare, trainer, if you do not have access to malls, school, colleges, offices etc
fitness and health experts on gym for certain days, here is how have been ordered to remain close.
Monday advised gym freaks to hit you can remain fit at home. Gym on the other hand, though
the neighbourhood parks and make “Perform some body-weight is not a mass gathering place,
their home a place to work out. exercises at home like, squats, but at least 20-25 people gather,”
They, however, cautioned to keep variation of lunges and push-ups, Budhiraja told IANS.
distance while jogging or exercising static holds like plank, squat hold, “Containing a smaller place
in parks and other open spaces in push up hold, bridge hold, etc.,” with improper ventilation, many
societies. suggested Kazmi. people working out at the same
The Delhi government on “Do yoga and meditation for time, has an increased chance of
Monday directed the closure of all flexibility and calmness and dance infection. While hygiene remains
gymnasiums, nightclubs, theatres, for endurance and stamina,” he another major factor, it is neither
weekly markets and spas in the city added. possible to check the complete
till March 31, apart from gatherings As the gyms remain closed, sterility of the equipments after
of more than 50 people. fitness experts advise that working each use, nor it is possible to
Manoj Sharma, Founder, The out at home, jogging in parks and restrict anybody with cough or personal trainer and fitness “This is the best time to give your
Inferno Fitness Club in Delhi/ reducing caloric intake can be right cold to enter into the gym,” he certification (ISSA), said it is not body a break and recovery time,”
NCR, hitting the gym is not the alternatives to maintain healthy explained. impossible to maintain healthy she added.
right thing during the Covid-19 lifestyle. Fitness freaks and enthusiasts lifestyle regardless of the current “From squats, push-up, plank
outbreak. According to Dr Sandeep can, meanwhile. opt for walking, situation. and Burpees, these are the best
“Walking is the simplest and Budhiraja, Group Medical Director, jogging, stretching exercises or “Eat home-cooked meals and alternatives one can opt to cut some
most inexpensive activity you Max Healthcare, while the yoga in open environments like work out at home. This is the best extra fat at home without going
could do to win back good health. government is trying to eliminate park, suggested Budhiraja. time to work on abs, go for a jog to the gym, Diet control is also
Try power yoga at home, if you›re all the possibilities of potentially Delhi-based Arushi Pande, a in the park or perform morning/ important in such situation,” said
looking for a rigorous workout to risky environments where mass fitness enthusiast who is pursuing evening walks,” said Pande. Amar, a fitness enthusiast. – IANS
ARIES
March 21 — April 19
TAURUS
April 20 — May 20
GEMINI
May 21 — June 20
Your self-confidence will get you out of any sort of pickle you might Try not to get too worked up over other people’s actions that don’t Emotionally, you should feel good today, Gemini, so don’t let this
be in today, Aries. Try not to get too emotional about any issue. Make concern you, Taurus. Recent events may have triggered responses confidence go to waste. Your inner light is shining brightly, so
sure that you keep things light and energetic. If you seem to be stuck from others that now have a serious effect on you. Take some time know that you can use this to illuminate the path for others. Offer
in the mud, don’t just sit there calling for help. Take the initiative to to really think about what part you wish to play in this drama. Is it in a sympathetic ear and comforting shoulder for someone to cry on
dig yourself out and move to higher ground. your best interests to get involved? It’s undoubtedly time to distance tonight. People will be drawn to you like steel to a magnet.
yourself from the situation.
CANCER
June 21 — July 22
LEO
July 23 — August 22
VIRGO
August 23 — September 22
As much as you try to explain things, Cancer, others simply aren’t Feel free to ignite your passion with the help of the people around You may get caught up in gossip if you aren’t careful, Virgo,
going to see them with your same intensity and do-or-die urgency. you, Leo. Join with those who share similar dreams and make a plan and people may find this off-putting. The maturity level of the
Be careful that you don’t contrive a series of far-out stories that only for accomplishing whatever you choose. The more creative you can conversation is apt to drop significantly if you insist on talking about
partially reflect the truth. Make sure the picture you paint is accurate be with your planning, data collecting, and execution, the better off others like they’re soap opera characters. Build your self-confidence
or else others may lose faith in your judgment. you will be. The white-hot fire within you is ready to blaze. so you’re comfortable and you don’t need to use other people’s lives
as topics of discussion.
LIBRA
September 23 — October 22
SCORPIO
October 23 — November 21
SAGITTARIUS
November 22 — December 21
Your enthusiasm is contagious, Libra, and you should do what you You may be at a high point right now and feeling very excited about Let your heart be the reassuring force in your life today if difficult
can to share this feeling with others. In matters of the heart, have things to come, Scorpio. You probably anticipate but have only a emotional issues come to the surface, Sagittarius. Your feelings are
confidence that you know exactly where you stand. You also have vague notion of what’s just over the horizon. You may have a strong apt to be at a climactic point in your month. Your general sensitivity
the map of the surrounding area and beyond. You have the ability to desire to rise high so you can see farther. In fact, you probably think toward the world is heightened. Try not to get too weighed down by
get to any place you want to go. Accept the power that comes from that any place is better than your current spot. Have confidence in these inner stirrings.
strong connections in you and with people around you. your future. It looks extremely bright.
CAPRICORN
December 22 — January 19
AQUARIUS
January 20 — February 18
PISCES
February 19 — March 20
Be open and communicative about your feelings today, Capricorn. When you enter a room, Aquarius, the dynamic suddenly changes. When it comes to issues of friendship, you’re likely to be in a tough
Most people find it easy to share facts or concrete information. The Your presence has a powerful impact on other people. Don’t take situation, Pisces. The problem is that it may seem like there’s an
challenge is to share something from your heart. Don’t think that it lightly. People may hang on your words like they’re listening to element of detachment developing. Your friend may be moving
feelings always need to be kept secret. Just the opposite is true. the queen address to her kingdom. Make sure the content of your away from you instead of toward you.
Make sure you leave the channels open for emotional expression. speech reflects the gravity of the situation. Make every word count.12 GULF TIMES Tuesday, March 17, 2020
COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES
Wordsearch Adam
Pooch Cafe
ACTOR SCENE LINES
DIRECTOR AUDIENCE SPEECH
PROMPT HOUSE CHARACTER
APPLAUSE SCRIPT PART
DRAMA BACKDROP STAGE
PROPS LIGHTS COSTUME
ASIDE SOUND PLAY
DRESSER CAST WINGS
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.Tuesday, March 17, 2020 GULF TIMES 13
PUZZLES COMMUNITY
Super Cryptic Clues Colouring
Across Down
1 Some considerable team (4) 1 Fire people in competition (4,4)
3 Climbing plant found in varied 2 Material for study I’m making
climates (8) (5)
9 Anxiety for the firm (7) 4 Nothing round trap for bird (6)
10 Rustic part of the lower Urals 5 What gives me right to it! (5)
(5) 6 In a river or a rushing stream
11 Send clock back? (5) (7)
12 A choice of one in two, or 7 Only part of a shoe (4)
possibly one in three (6) 8 Famous scientist adding
14 Managing to insert fastener in weight to novel (6)
gearwheel (6) 13 Move off and fail to win on
16 Endless oriental holiday (6) opponents’ ground (4,4)
19 Shape made by tipsy cleric (6) 15 Dog seen in shower (7)
21 Cast worth altering (5) 17 Pudding with a drop of rum in
24 Material - South African elaborate feast (6)
metal? (5) 18 To threaten people takes an
25 Raw rice cooked for jet set? expert (6)
(7) 20 Train once a boat (5)
26 Here kids tumbled and made 22 Comparatively uncommon
a lot of noise (8) age for retirement in Rolls-Royce
27 Cart reversed three feet (4) (5)
23 Snakes like empty pots (4)
Solution
Answers
Wordsearch Codeword14 GULF TIMES Tuesday, March 17, 2020
COMMUNITY BOLLYWOOD
Bigg Boss 13 has made me a
stronger person: Rashami
By Simran Sethi
F
rom ugly spats with housemate
Sidharth Shukla to confessing
love for beau Arhaan Khan
– and then getting to know
about his marriage, child and CANDID: Govinda says that Ranveer Singh is shaping
former wife – actress Rashami Desai’s up to be the superstar of India through his films.
stint in Bigg Boss 13 wouldn’t seem like
a smooth one. Yet Rashami is elated. For Govinda is all praise for Ranveer
one, the show has made her a household Singh, calls him ‘superstar’
name. Also, the Uttaran fame actress
says surviving the Bigg Boss house has After being praised by actor Ranveer Singh at a
made her a stronger person. popular award function, Govinda is totally touched
“I was the contestant who faced the by the former’s gesture.
most difficult time inside the house. Taking to his Instagram stories, Govinda posted a
My personal life was entirely out there. video and called Ranveer a “superstar”.
It was not easy for me to handle such “I met you (at an award show) and I saw your
a situation but at the end I did, and dance and was moved with the amount of respect
that too with confidence. The show you showered upon me. I don’t have the words to
taught me a lot. The show changed praise you as a human being and actor either. Thank
my perspective towards things. I am you so much for the respect and I pray to God that
a stronger person now. I have started you become the next superstar of this industry.
taking things in a positive manner. My “I have said this earlier and I can see you shaping
patience level has increased. It was a up to be the superstar of India through your films. I
different world. No doubt, I faced many feel very good to see you shine and rise higher and
hard days there but made beautiful higher. May God bless you and all the best,” Govinda
memories too,” Rashami said in an said.
interview. During his performance at the gala, Ranveer
Is she still in touch with any of her took out a moment to thank Govinda for being his
Bigg Boss 13 housemates – especially inspiration. He said that Govinda was the reason he
Sidharth? Rashami laughed and said: decided to become an actor. – IANS
“I have not met Sidharth yet. I met
(runner-up) Asim Riaz after the finale
and spent some quality time with him. I
am happy for him, he is doing well. I met ELATED: Rashami Desai is elated because the show has made her a household name.
a couple of other contestants, too. I hope
to meet all of them soon.” Naagin. Rashami added, about entering the
On the professional front, Rashami “I consider myself lucky to get Colors show, while speaking on the
has just bagged the popular fantasy an important role in Naagin 4. It’s a sidelines of Ample Missiion and Aneel
show Naagin 4. She seems very happy different character for me. I am quite Murarka’s fashion show Sindoor Khela.
to be part of such a popular franchise as excited to explore supernatural space,” – IANS
Covid-19 effect: No film,
TV, digital shoot from
March 19-31
In the wake of the ongoing coronavirus
pandemic, all filmmaking and producing
bodies have unanimously decided to stop
shooting for all kinds of entertainment SUPPORT: Angad Bedi, left, with his wife Neha Dhupia.
formats temporarily.
A notification unanimously issued by
the Indian Motion Pictures Producers’ Angad supports Neha over
Association, Federation of Western India Roadies remark on Insta post
Cine Employees and other similar bodies
have ordered that shooting for films, Actor Angad Bedi has come out in support of his
TV shows, digital and other kinds of actress-wife Neha Dhupia over her comments on the
entertainment format will have to remain youth based reality show Roadies Revolution.
suspended between March 19-31. Angad took to Instagram, where he shared a string
The notification reads: “In view of photographs of himself along with Neha and said
of the epidemic spread of COVID-19 that it was his “five girlfriends”.
throughout the world including India, “He Sun MERI baat.. here are my 5 girlfriends!
an urgent joint meeting of IMPPA- PRECAUTION: All filmmaking and producing bodies have unanimously decided to stop Ukhad lo jo ukhad na hai! @nehadhupia
WIPFA-IFTPC-IFTDA-FWICE held shooting for all kinds of entertainment formats temporarily. #itsmychoice,” he captioned the images.
unanimously decided to stop shooting The controversy started after a recent episode
of films, TV serials, web series and all of India to control the virus.” “All units the city for his upcoming flick Radhe: of the ongoing season of MTV Roadies Revolution,
other entertainment, including digital shooting till the stoppage comes into Your Most Wanted Bhai even though the wherein Neha, who is a gang leader, reprimanded
formats from 19-3-2020 till 31-3-2020 force have been strictly advised to makers insist they are strictly adhering a male contestant for slapping a girl for allegedly
as a result of health advisory, closure of follow all precautionary and preventive to the safety norms of World Health cheating on him with five other boys.
all cinema halls, all sporting, educational measures without fail.” Organisation (WHO). She also defended the girl saying as far as cheating
institutes and entertainment events “Decision about re-starting shootings Meanwhile, Bollywood megastar goes, “it’s her choice”.
by the Government of India which has shall be taken on 30-3-2020 after Amitabh Bachchan tweeted requesting Neha’s attitude, however, did not find favour with
declared a medical emergency over the considering the prevailing situation.” his fans not to gather outside the gate of netizens, with many users alleging she was a “fake
coronavirus. We appreciate and support It was recently reported that superstar his bungalow Jalsa for their weekly meet feminist”. – IANS
all the steps taken by the Government Salman Khan is continuing shooting in and suggested them to stay safe. – IANSTuesday, March 17, 2020 GULF TIMES 15
HOLLYWOOD COMMUNITY
Hip-Hop legend Eric B.’s daughter critical after car crash
Hip-Hop legend Eric B.’s
daughter Erica Barrier is
seriously injured after being
involved in a horrific car
crash.
The 28-year-old daughter
of the one-half of the
legendary hip-hop duo Eric
B. and Rakim is currently
being treated in a Hartford
hospital after her car was
hit by an oncoming truck in
Connecticut on March 15,
reports aceshowbiz.com
News of Erica’s car
accident first broke on social
CAUTION: Dwayne Johnson says that the most important thing is to take care of our families. media through the Instagram
feed “The Real Sister2Sister
Covid-19: Johnson’s Red Notice wait; the most important thing is to take care 2.0” which posted: “Erica
pauses filming for 2 weeks of our families.” Supreme Barrier, the
Johnson wrote in the accompanying daughter of music legend
Production of Dwayne Johnson’s caption: “Gotta protect our babies, spouses, Eric Barrier (Eric B) is in
upcoming heist movie with Gal Gadot and loved ones and elderly.” extreme critical condition CONCERNED FATHER: Eric B.’s 28-year-old daughter
Ryan Reynolds titled Red Notice has been “We’ll continue to monitor and assess this this morning after a horrific Erica Barrier is currently being treated in a Hartford
postponed to allow cast and crew members to situation closely to make the best decisions car crash in Connecticut.” hospital.
put their families first during the coronavirus for our families first and then our businesses.” According to the post,
crisis. Sharing a message of confidence amid Eric’s longtime publicist confirmed that Erica “is suffering from severe neck and spine
The Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle star growing Covid-19 concerns, he said: “We’re fractures, among her many life threatening injuries.”
took to Instagram recently to share video a resilient nation who ultimately, will always The post added: “The family is at her bedside and asking for your prayers.”
footage of himself addressing his colleagues rise to the occasion to be accountable and work Connecticut state police confirmed to Page Six that the accident happened just
on the set of action thriller Red Notice, as together to overcome whatever hardship lies in before 1am on Sunday morning. Erica was in a Mini Cooper Countryman on I-91 in
he announced the Netflix project would be front of us. Our country will do its job, as the Connecticut when it “stopped in the centre lane” and an oncoming truck “was unable
temporarily put on hold for two weeks from rest of the world will do theirs. Everyone please to stop in time and impacted the rear of (Erica’s car).”
Monday, reports aceshowbiz.com stay healthy, vigilant, safe and let’s protect one The truck driver was not injured, according to the police report. Police are currently
In the clip, he said: “I really appreciate all another. We’re all in this – together.” investigating the accident.
your hard work and your patience during this Red Notice is one of a number of Netflix Eric B., along with Rakim, made up an acclaimed duo during the golden age of hip-
time, but my number one goal for you guys, productions paused amid the global hop.
and it’s our number one goal too, is that we’re uncertainty, which has prompted studio Their album Paid in Full was named the greatest hip hop album of all time by MTV in
going to get everyone home to their families. officials industry-wide to shut down shoots. 2006 and their other record Follow the Leader is also considered as one of the greatest
This (filming) is the kind of stuff that can – IANS hip-hop records of all time. – IANS
James Bond actress Kurylenko
tests positive for Covid-19
Q
uantum of Solace lived in London for around a
actress Olga Kurylenko decade, but she did not say where
has tested positive for she is undergoing quarantine.
the novel coronavirus, She said: “To bring down the
she has revealed. temperature, they said to take
The 40-year-old, Paracetamol, which I do. That’s
who played Camille Montes in the all. Nothing more to do. Of course,
2008 film, said she was diagnosed I still take vitamins for myself like
after feeling “ill for almost a that. And I eat garlic, just for the
week” with fever and fatigue, immune system. I drink water.
reports the Daily Mail. Squeeze lemons in water. That’s
She is now facing days in all.”
isolation and posted a picture of Kurylenko’s diagnosis comes
her locked window on Instagram days after Hollywood star Tom
on Sunday night as she revealed Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson
she was “locked up at home”. became the first major Hollywood
The actress added: “Fever and celebrities to contract the virus.
fatigue are my main symptoms. Kurylenko had recently finished
Take care of yourself and do take shooting her upcoming movie The
this seriously!” Bay Of Silence, according to The
Kurylenko starred opposite Hollywood Reporter. It is not yet
Daniel Craig in Quantum of Solace clear if anyone else will need to
as Bolivian secret agent Camille be quarantined as a result of her
Montes, a role for which she did testing.
dialect training. She has a number of releases
The Death Of Stalin actress, in the offing, including a French
who was born in the Soviet-era Netflix movie called Sentinelle
Ukraine but is now a French that is in post-production and
citizen, wrote her Instagram due out this August. She is also
caption in both English and the slated to appear in a Chinese
Cyrillic alphabet. action thriller called The Hunting,
Russian reports say she has originally called Fox Hunt. – IANS QUARANTINED: Olga Kurylenko said she was diagnosed after feeling ill for almost a week with fever and fatigue,You can also read
