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Friday, August 14, 2020
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STORY
Running mate
Senator Kamala Harris brings experience and
law-and-order baggage to Biden ticket. P2-3
FORCE TO RECKON WITH: Democratic US presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden greeted by US Senator Kamala Harris during a campaign stop in Detroit, Michigan..
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For a younger and
diverse pitch
Kamala Harris, at 55 a full generation younger than Joe
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The act of making someone
uote Unquote the vice presidential
Q “If you want
others to be happy, candidate is inherently
practice compassion. If you going to get voters to react
want to be happy, practice to them. In Kamala Harris’
compassion.” case, it might be great for
— Dalai Lama motivation in the African-
American community and it
also might be really great for
white progressives as being
Community Editor an important new step for the
Kamran Rehmat Democratic party to take
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Telephone: 44466405
Fax: 44350474 — Paul Mitchell, vice president
of Political Data Inc.
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S
enator Kamala Harris help counter that scepticism.
brings an aggressive
approach to politics Asset: Criminal justice
and public policy, deep experience
electoral experience Harris has expertise in the US
and hands-on expertise in the criminal-justice system, which
beleaguered US criminal justice has been under fire as protests
system as Joe Biden’s running mate. raged over the May 25 death of
Harris, at 55 a full generation George Floyd in Minneapolis police
younger than Biden, also imparts a custody.
youthful persona and diversity, with Her visibility on police reform
Jamaican and Indian ancestry that in recent months, including co-
may help Biden, as a 77-year-old authoring a Senate bill to ban police
white man, energise a Democratic chokeholds and take other steps,
base that is rapidly becoming helped mute criticism of her record
younger, more female and less white. as a prosecutor. She has recently
But Harris comes with a track emphasised that she started her
record as attorney general of career as prosecutor because she
California and district attorney wanted to promote reform “from
of San Francisco, where she was the inside.”
known as being tough on minority Harris has also stressed that
defendants, an issue she will addressing social ills and investing
likely need to address in the days in impoverished communities is
remaining in the campaign. also critical — a line of argument
She at times proved a lacklustre that dovetails with Biden’s call
campaigner in the primaries, which for support of what he calls the
she quit in December after failing to “Caring Economy.”
give voters a clear idea of what she
stood for. Liability: Was she too tough?
Here’s a look at the assets and But Harris’s record exacerbates
liabilities Harris brings to the Biden questions Biden has faced —
campaign. particularly from Black voters —
about the tough-on-crime stands
Asset: electoral experience they took in the 1990s. As a senator,
Harris has run in statewide Biden co-authored the 1994 crime
elections in California three times bill, which advocates now blame for
and won each time. She was narrowly disproportionately penalising Black
elected attorney general in 2010 and defendants.
re-elected by a larger margin in 2014. Harris’s offices fought innocence
In November 2016, she won the right claims from men of colour who
to replace outgoing Senator Barbara turned out to have been wrongfully
Boxer by defeating Representative Biden, however, repeatedly said — Biden growing up in a white, both Senator Elizabeth Warren and convicted, defended long prison
Loretta Sanchez. he was searching for a running working-class part of Pennsylvania Biden himself in support among terms for “three-strikes” criminals
She was first elected to public mate he was “simpatico” with, who in the 1940s and 50s, and Harris’s African Americans. convicted of minor offences and
office in 2003 when she defeated could replicate the bond he says he upbringing as the daughter of “The data clearly show less threatened to jail parents of truants.
the incumbent district attorney of had with President Barack Obama. immigrants in California. name recognition for Harris than
San Francisco, Terence Hallinan, He said more recently he didn’t Both paths led to the US Senate. for Warren and less favourability Asset: Willing to do the dirty
partly by branding him “soft on “hold a grudge” for that debate among non-whites,” said Peter work
crime.” swipe. And he cited her friendship Liability: Mixed feeling Enns, executive director of the Harris can score political points
with Beau Biden in Tuesday’s among black voters Roper Center for Public Opinion for Biden by upbraiding Republican
Liability: Unclear campaign announcement. Possibly because of her Research at Cornell University. opponents and appointees,
persona Biden can use that episode prosecutorial record, some Black Yet several experts said, and allowing him to take the high road.
Harris’s presidential campaign to show that, unlike Trump, voters are ambivalent about Harris. social-media reaction on Tuesday She won fans among Democrats
was hobbled by her struggle to he doesn’t punish people who Throughout her own presidential backed them up, that the potent with her aggressive questioning
convey clearly what she stood challenge him. And the incident campaign and in the spring, polls symbolism of an African American of Supreme Court Justice Brett
for in an election in which voters shows their distinct backgrounds consistently showed her lagging woman on the Biden ticket may Kavanaugh, during his Senate
demanded authenticity. confirmation hearings, and
She switched positions on Attorney General William Barr.
Medicare for All within six Like Biden, Harris has sometimes
months, saying she supported the also been tough on Wall Street and
elimination of private insurance the financial sector and is known
and then backing away from for a settlement with banks in
legislation she cosponsored that did the aftermath of the 2008-2009
just that. financial crisis in which she held
Similarly, she branded herself as out for tougher terms. Harris is
a “progressive prosecutor” early in expected to act as Biden’s surrogate
her campaign, despite a record back in attacks on Trump and Vice
to 2003 of presenting herself as President Mike Pence, as she has
tough on crime. for the past two months while
The Trump campaign already campaigning for the No. 2 slot.
dubbed Harris “Phony Kamala” on Just the act of Biden introducing
Tuesday. Harris as his running mate will have
powerful symbolic appeal, showing
Asset: She’s ‘simpatico’ with that he, his party and his running
Biden mate have the ability to change in
Harris delivered one of the a positive way, said Paul Mitchell,
toughest blows Biden ever took on a vice president of Political Data Inc.,
debate stage, accusing him of siding a bipartisan voter data company.
with segregationist senators over “The act of making someone
school busing in the 1970s, and she the vice presidential candidate
poignantly described the indignity is inherently going to get voters
she suffered going to school across to react to them,” Mitchell said.
town. “That little girl was me,” she “In Harris’ case, it might be great
said. for motivation in the African-
The Biden camp was stunned, American community and it also
especially because Harris had been might be really great for white
friendly with Biden’s late son, progressives as being an important
Beau, when they were both state SIMPATICO: Joe Biden, however, repeatedly said he was searching for a running mate he was “simpatico” with, who new step for the Democratic party
attorneys general. could replicate the bond he says he had with President Barack Obama. to take.” — Bloomberg News/TNS
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COMMUNITY BODY & MIND
Talking to children about Covid-19
You may feel stressed and anxious about Covid-19 — and so may your
children. Try these strategies to talk with them and help them cope
D
uring any rapidly What are some points to
changing situation, include when talking about
loss of daily routine, Covid-19?
isolation and Share simple facts about
uncertainty can lead Covid-19 that are appropriate for
to anxiety, fear, depression and your kids’ understanding:
loneliness. Information overload,
rumours and misinformation can Define what it is:
make you feel out of control and Covid-19 is caused by a germ
make it unclear what to do. When (virus) that can make the body
you feel this way, your kids may sick. People who have Covid-19
feel it too — and they often sense may have a cough, fever and
the way you’re feeling. Talking to trouble taking deep breaths. But
them about what’s going on can be some people, especially kids, who
challenging. have the virus may not feel sick
Coronavirus disease 2019 at all or may have mild symptoms
(Covid-19) has become a source of such as those of a cold.
daily conversation. As a caregiver,
you may be wondering how to Explain how it spreads:
support your kids’ developmental Most commonly, the virus that
needs and understanding of causes Covid-19 enters people’s
the coronavirus. Honest and bodies when it’s on their hands
accurate discussion with your kids and they touch their mouths,
about Covid-19 can help them noses or eyes. A virus is so tiny
understand what’s happening, that you can’t see it. This is why
relieve some of their fears, make it’s important to wash your hands
them feel safe and help them often and try not to touch your
begin to cope. mouth, nose or eyes. If someone
who has the infection coughs
How do I start a or sneezes on you from a close
conversation with my kids distance — closer than six feet
about Covid-19? — then that also can spread the
A good place to start is learning virus.
about Covid-19 from reputable
sources, such as the Centres for Talk about what’s being
Disease Control and Prevention done:
(CDC) and the World Health You’re hearing so much about
Organisation (WHO). Get the Covid-19 because it’s a new
facts about current federal and illness that has not been seen
state recommendations and before. Experts around the world
how to protect your family from are working hard every day to
infection. learn about Covid-19 and how to
Then you’ll be prepared to talk UPDATE: Frequently talk with your kids to see how they’re coping and offer them regular updates as more is learned keep people safe.
to your kids and provide them about Covid-19 and the precautions families should take.
with the support they need during Be sure to discuss how your kids
a difficult time. can stay safe:
If possible, choose a time when 1. Take practical steps:
your kids are likely to want to talk, Encourage frequent and proper
such as at dinner. Ask what they hand-washing — especially when
already know and what questions coming home, before meals, and
and concerns they have. Everyone after blowing the nose, coughing
reacts differently, but your or sneezing. Show them how to
kids’ questions can guide your sneeze or cough into a tissue and
discussion. throw it in the trash or cough into
Listen and answer their a bent elbow. Clean and disinfect
questions with facts in a way that frequently touched items and
they can understand. If you don’t surfaces around the house.
know the answer to a question,
be honest. Let them know that 2. Demonstrate effective
there are a lot of rumours and hand-washing:
false information and that you’ll Show your kids how to create
help them learn the facts. If it’s tiny soap bubbles by rubbing
appropriate for their age, you can their hands together and how to
show them how to search for the get the soap between fingers and
answer on a reliable website. all the way to the ends of their
Frequently talk with your kids fingers, including their thumbs.
to see how they’re coping and Encourage your kids to sing the
offer them regular updates as entire “Happy Birthday” song
more is learned about Covid-19 twice (about 20 seconds) so they
and the precautions families spend the time they need to get
should take. Encourage them to their hands clean.
express their feelings, letting
them know that it’s ok to be upset. 3. Stay home more:
Also encourage them to come to As school and events are
you with any new questions. This HAND WASHING TECHNIQUE: Show your kids how to create tiny soap bubbles by rubbing their hands together
builds trust. and how to get the soap between fingers and all the way to the ends of their fingers, including their thumbs. Continued to Page 5
Friday, August 14, 2020 GULF TIMES 5
BODY & MIND COMMUNITY
Tennis is for fitness freaks It’s none of those things, of
course, until you can play it. Ben
“Our aim today is to have a thinks it takes four to five years to
15-shot rally over the net in the reach a base level of proficiency.
short service box.” I’m learning Someone else says eight weeks.
tennis from Ben, an longstanding Those timescales are equally
member of the Magdalen Park unachieveable if you don’t take
tennis club in south London, and to it, which I assumed I wouldn’t,
also my very good friend. The since the first requirement is
place is insanely busy; who are hand-eye co-ordination, which
all these people who can play a I lack. But I last checked when I
90-minute game on a Wednesday was 10, and things change: I’ve
morning? spent my life thinking I couldn’t
They’re fitness freaks, is what hit a moving thing. It turns out the
they are: this used to be the game intervening decades playing beer
of gents, all white trousers and pong have actually wrought an
elegance, “about touch, fine motor improvement.
skills, languid elegance, volleying”, We started off just bouncing a
Ben says. Now, it’s all strength and ball on the centre of the racket;
stamina. The play has changed, fine. We had a rally over the net,
the rackets have changed, the and got to 34 with a fair wind.
stars have changed, even the We spent ages, and I mean ages,
speed of the ball has changed – with me just throwing a ball at
which you’d think would make a particular spot on the fence.
no difference to the novice, who It went everywhere; it even hit
doesn’t know a chopper grip someone on an adjoining court.
(old-fashioned, straight-through, We transmuted these nursery
flat shot) from a western grip throwing-skills to a fledgling
(topspin, up and over). But it does serve. I couldn’t have told
make a difference: first, the way you where it would land, but I
you learn is the way you play for definitely hit the ball. I learned
ever (Ben still occasionally plays how to hold a racket, thumb
with his forearm perpendicular to and forefinger in a V-shape, and
his upper arm, because the chap how to position it: “I’d hold it
who taught him in the 70s had a vertically,” Ben said, “Today’s
pin in his arm following a Spitfire topspinners would position it at
accident). Second, tennis is now a a much greater angle. Come to
IN CONTROL: Keep or create new family routines, such as learning activities, meal times, chores, relaxation and fitness thing; a place where you’ll think of it, tennis has completely
bedtimes. This structure helps kids predict what’s planned, allowing them to feel control in situations. see the body-conscious. changed. My weapon was my
According to Scott Smith, a serve, now the weapon is top-
Continued from Page 4 what’s planned, allowing them to worry, contact your doctor or a personal trainer who is on the spin.” How ironic. It’s ended with
feel control in situations. Use a mental health professional for Australian Tennis Board, tennis is me feeling 10ft tall and him feeling
cancelled and the family is staying whiteboard or paper to display a advice. enough on its own to keep a person terrible.
home more, explain to your kids daily schedule at home. Checking fit into their 80s. “There’s a lot of
how this can help prevent the off tasks can encourage a sense of What if someone in my lateral movement, your heart rate What I learned
spread of the coronavirus. Let accomplishment. family is exposed to the is increasing, you’re doing short, With a technical sport, like
them know that when the risks coronavirus or diagnosed with sharp bursts of high intensity, tennis, you have to be fit to make
of Covid-19 become much lower 3. Limit access to news: Covid-19? so it’s like mini interval training. the right mental decision. When
or go away, they can look forward There may be times of constant When people have Covid-19, or You’re forced into dynamic you’re puffing, you make bad
to being back in their normal news about Covid-19 from all possibly have come in contact with movement.” choices. — The Guardian
routine. types of media that may heighten others who have the coronavirus,
fears about the disease. Limit they are being asked to remain in
4. Practice social distancing: reading, hearing or watching the quarantine — to isolate themselves
Avoid close contact with people news. Also limit social media from others so that they do not
outside of home, even if they use that may expose your kids to spread the infection. This means
don’t appear to be sick. Pretend rumors and false information. you should stay in your house and
there’s a bike between you and Be cautious about discussing the not be in spaces or places with
the person you’re standing near, news and your fears in front of people other than your family.
keeping about 6 feet apart from your kids. If your child gets sick, remind
each other. Instead of giving high him or her that you or another
fives, fist bumps or hugs to people 4. Be creative about ways to caregiver will keep a close watch
outside your family, give smiles have fun: at all times. Reassure your child
and waves to say hello. Encourage activities that your that you will be in close contact
kids enjoy, such as puzzles, art with your doctor who can give
5. Don’t forget ways to stay projects, reading and music. Create instructions on care and recovery.
healthy: opportunities for family time. Play If a family member gets sick
Healthy habits include eating games with your kids, have them and needs to be isolated at home
a well-balanced diet, getting join in on cooking projects and or in the hospital, explain why
regular physical activity and enjoy home movie nights. this person needs to be away from
getting a good night’s sleep. the family at this time. Provide
5. Enjoy virtual socialising: opportunities for your kids to
What can I do to help my Connect with friends and family stay in contact with the loved
kids cope? members using phone calls and one, whether through electronic
Here are some steps you can FaceTime or similar apps. This devices or the telephone or by
take to help your kids cope: can help to avoid feeling isolated sending a note to brighten the day,
and can build and maintain for example.
1. Remain calm: relationships.
Your kids will look to you for What else can I do?
clues about how to react. Remind 6. Avoid placing blame: Caring for yourself during this
them that how they feel right now Be careful not to blame specific time is important. Pay attention
is OK, and encourage a hopeful people, including those in a to your feelings and rely on loved
outlook for the future. cultural, racial or ethnic group. ones or talk to a mental health
Seek advice if necessary. If you professional. Get enough sleep,
2. Keep to a routine: notice persistent problems with eat a healthy diet and stay active.
Keep or create new family sleep, changes in eating habits This will enable you to care for
routines, such as learning or difficulty concentrating on your kids and serve as a role model
activities, meal times, chores, typical tasks, or if your kids have a for how to cope. ONCE AND FOR ALL: The way you learn to play tennis is the way you
relaxation and bedtimes. This persistent sense of hopelessness, — Mayo Clinic News Network/ play for ever.
structure helps kids predict excessive sadness or overwhelming TNS
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COMMUNITY CUISINE
– Swordfish is a popular fish to
cook as its meat is firm and cooks
like a steak
– Swordfish has big eyes that
help them chase their prey while
they are swimming fast
– Swordfish are migratory
creatures. During winter, they
migrate to warmer waters and
while summer, they migrate to
cooler waters
– Swordfish are able to regulate
their body temperature mostly by
exchanging heat with surroundings
Rosemary citrus swordfish
Serves 2
Ingredients
Swordfish steaks 360gm
Olive oil 2 tbsp.
Lemon zest 1 tsp
Rosemary sprig 2 sprigs
Parsley chopped 1 tbsp.
Lemon juice 1 tsp
Unsalted butter 2 tbsp.
Salt to taste
Crushed pepper to taste
Accompaniments
Steamed broccoli as required
Oven-roasted potato as required
Method:
1. Create lemon zest by finely
grating the yellow peel of the fruit,
being careful not to include the
bitter white skin
2. Clean and pat dry the fish
steak with paper towel and keep
aside
3. Mix zest, chopped parsley,
lemon juice, salt and pepper and
marinate the fish
4. Refrigerate for 30 minutes
(optional) and heat olive oil in a
POPULAR: Swordfish is a popular fish to cook as its meat is firm and cooks like a steak. Photo by the author heavy cast-iron skillet over a high
flame
5. Once the oil is just about
Swordfish with lemon zest to smoke, slide in the fish steaks
carefully not to splash the oil
6. Place the soft butter dollop
on the fish, and a Rosemary sprig
this will allow the butter to melt
A
n after work text fish with a sword on its nose. a micronutrient that offers pointed sword, and is also called while the fish cooks and this will
conversation with a Swordfish is not very sociable important cancer-fighting and broadbills help keep the fish even moister
colleague chef is the like other fish, and generally heart health benefits along with – They usually reach up to 7. Cook for 2-3 minutes on
inspiration behind prefer to swim alone. the other general benefits of the a length of 3 metres and are medium heat and flip to cook from
this week’s cuisine They move quickly and are one fish. It’s protein-rich and loaded considered mature to fish at 4 the other side too
article. The conversation let to of the fastest fish in the ocean. with Vitamin B 12, Zinc and years and live up to 9 years 8. Baste with the marinade in
a photo of his dinner meal prep They have a special organ in front omega-3 fatty acids. My reason - They are one of the fastest the pan using a spoon and cook till
being shared with me. Then I of their eyes which helps them to feast on swordfish is its low- swimmers in the fish family and the internal cooking temperature of
requested a final cooked dish keep their eyes and brain warm calorie count. can travel up to 50mph, this helps the fish is 65 Degree Celsius
photo from him. The chef was as they travel fast in cold water. The species was once them prey on their food 9. Serve hot with choice of
delighted and am sure was Nature is pretty clever and well considered overfished in North – Female swordfish is larger steamed vegetables and potato,
under some obligation to make planned in that way. I personally Pacific and North Atlantic, but is than the male and top part of a pour the drippings from the pan on
sure that the dish turns out like to cook, serve, and feast on now considered a sustainability swordfish’s body is silver and blue the fish
photogenic. Well, the swordfish fish as they cook faster, they do success story with healthy in colour, the bottom part is cream
steak turned out to be delicious, not require much preparation populations. – If their prey is big, the
juicy, and perfectly cooked as and is a much healthier choice as swordfish can slash it with its z Chef Tarun Kapoor,
evident from the shared picture. compared to other meat options. Swordfish facts pointed bill to injure the prey Culinary Mastermind,
So let’s learn about how you too Swordfish provides an – Swordfish gets its name and then can feed on it, they can USA. He may be contacted at
can incorporate this predatory excellent source of selenium, because its bill looks like a long, swallow the smaller fish tarunkapoor83@gmail.com
Friday, August 14, 2020 GULF TIMES 7
FASHION COMMUNITY
What the scarf-mask tells us
about fashion in the new normal
As seen on everyone from Sarah Jessica Parker to Amber Heard, this aesthetic
and virus-preventing statement is a win-win, writes Jess Cartner-Morley
SMART MOVE: Most experts suggest that three or four layers of fabric are better than one or two – so a shawl-sized
scarf, which can be folded into quarters before use, might be a smart move.
T
he first must-have to Britain on the cover of the latest their landfill impact. Studies into HEARING IN STYLE: Amber Heard arriving for a court appearance in a deep
look of the “new issue of Grazia. the comparative effectiveness of red bandana mask.
normal” doesn’t have Sure, go ahead and roll your different fabrics have produced
a designer label, or a eyes at the fashion industry various results, but evidence a scarf-mask that can make you When both Amber Heard and
hefty price tag. In fact, cherrypicking face coverings points toward high-thread count feel you are squaring up to the Johnny Depp chose bandana-style
you probably already have what based not on efficacy but on cotton or silk as more effective virus rather than hiding from it. In masks for their court appearances
you need in a drawer somewhere. aesthetics. But I would argue that than man-made fibres. Thread Britain, in the month of June, some last month, the scandal and
And while this may not stand as a face mask that can get itself on count refers to the number of of the most mesmerising images controversy boosted the profile of
concrete proof that lockdown truly to the cover of a glossy magazine, threads in one square inch of on social media were the black- the scarf-mask even higher.
has ushered in a new era of shared from where it amplifies the fabric, so a high thread count and-white portraits from the Black The look as seen on Sarah
community identity and mindful mask-wearing message on every generally means a denser fabric, Lives Matter protests by Misan Jessica Parker and on Sienna Miller
consumerism, I see no reason why newsstand, is doing a powerful with fewer gaps through which Harriman, the photographer who softens the bandit mood into
we can’t take it as a cheering sign. job against the spread of the virus. virus particles can travel. Most went on to shoot Marcus Rashford something more decorative and
The scarf-mask is the status And the scarf-mask has well- experts suggest that three or four for the latest cover of Vogue. Many glamorous. A soft scarf in a pretty
accessory of summer 2020. All you intentioned roots, not just vain layers of fabric are better than one of his pictures featured protesters colour and pattern is pulled taut,
need is a square of fabric folded in ones. When the pandemic took or two – so a shawl-sized scarf, in bandana-style face coverings, sloping just below the cheekbones.
half corner-to-corner to make a hold in the US earlier this year, which can be folded into quarters giving the humble scarf-mask a With a smoky eye and tousled
triangle, and wrap it tightly around there were widespread reports before use, might be a smart move. visual connection to a profound curls, SJP manages to make a mask
your face from the bridge of your about the scarcity of disposable But there is no denying that national moment of hope and look demure and mysterious.
nose, securing at the back of surgical masks. In April, US Vogue the status of the scarf-mask has courage in the face of adversity. Perhaps the diamond shape of the
your head. It began with hipsters suggested “scarves, kerchiefs or risen largely on the basis of it In the US, where the Trump scarf-mask is more flattering on
and influencers on the streets bandanas” as “inventive ways to having a vibe. On Desert Island administration has twisted mask the bone structure than the jaw-
of New York. One of that city’s shield … from the virus without Discs recently, Annie Nightingale wearing from a collective health strap kind. Perhaps the adjacency
ultimate style icons, Sarah Jessica taking much-needed equipment talked about how the emotional effort into a toxic culture war, of a scarf-mask to the timeless
Parker, introduced the look to her from PPE workers on the power of music goes beyond wearing a bandana-style scarf- chic of a silk scarf tied at the throat
6 million Instagram followers, frontlines”. happiness and heartbreak, and mask has taken on an extra note lends it an old-school elegance
wearing it to open her new Disposable surgical masks are how there are songs that can make of defiance. Kristen Stewart, that fitted shapes can’t rival.
boutique. And now Sienna Miller the next best thing to surgical- you feel brave. The same is true Hollywood’s go-to badass, Perhaps the fact that silk isn’t
– the OG trendsetter, the woman grade N95 respirators in containing for fashion. Just as an Alexander alternates between red-and- quite so face-meltingly hot when
who singlehandedly made boho the virus. But with mask- McQueen trouser suit channelled white and monochrome bandanas the temperature rises gives it more
chic happen with little more than wearing becoming a long-haul fearlessness in the boardroom, tied as face coverings. Orlando allure. Whichever way you look
a maxi skirt and a shaggy fringe prospect, many experts are raising there is something about the Bloom has Instagrammed himself at it, the new normal has its first
two decades ago – has brought it environmental concerns about maverick-bandit mood music of wearing one in a tattoo parlour. fashion moment. — The Guardian
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COMMUNITY INFOGR
Friday, August 14, 2020 GULF TIMES 9 RAPHIC COMMUNITY
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COMMUNITY ART CONTEST
A digital art competition
for children and youth
Qatar’s first Artbeat Digital artworks but also honing their
National Child Art competition creative skills.
has kicked off. “The Covid-19 pandemic has
In order to give children resulted in a paradigm shift in
and youth an opportunity to favor of digital transformation.
creatively express their thoughts Artbeat Digital gives an
and imagination, the little opportunity to children to
Art, Pakistan in collaboration experience art, education and
with IONEXT Qatar and community digitally.” Said
International Artists Doha (IAD) Amjad Afridi, General Manager
Qatar is organising the first of IONEXT Qatar.
Artbeat Digital National Child Theme based
Art competition. painting, drawing and/or digital
The two months digital art can be submitted online on
only competition focuses on at qa.thelittleart.org
participatory approach for A prestigious jury
children to take part in activities comprising of renowned artists
and share their views on Covid-19 including Suzana Joumaa
through art making. (Founder and director of ORB,
“We are inviting children Multidisciplinary Artist),
and youth to express their Nourbanu Feras Hijazi (Artist,
ideas, fear and hopes through designer, and educator),
different creative expressions by Shazia Bhanji (Paper sculpture
participating in the Competition artist, Vice-Chairperson of
and submitting their artworks International Artists Doha),
online. The artworks will be Khalifa AlMarri (Visual Artist),
preserved on Google Cultural Hessa Kalla (Visual Artist,
Institute,” said Shoaib Iqbal, member of the Waqif Center
Founder of the Little Art Pakistan. for the Arts), Behnaz Larsen
“International Artists Doha (Visual artist, instructor
(IAD) is delighted to be part in VCU and Member of the
of Qatar’s first national child International Artists of Doha),
art competition “ArtBeat” as a Dr Shetha Faraj Abbo Al Numan
jury. In these difficult times of (Visual Artist, Member of the
Covid-19, it is crucial to guide International Artists of Doha),
Qatar’s children and youth Michael Perrone (Assistant
towards creativity and to provide Professor of Painting-VCUarts
innovative competitions as an Qatar), and Muna Al Bader
outlet to excite and engage them. (Qatari contemporary artist,
Supported by a large number entrepreneur) will evaluate
of prominent local artists as jury the submission and decide on
members, the event brings with the winners and runners-up
it an opportunity for children and in different age groups and
youth not only to showcase their categories.Friday, August 14, 2020 GULF TIMES 11
LEISURE COMMUNITY
Colour by choice
Maze Connect the dots Picture crossword12 GULF TIMES Friday, August 14, 2020
COMMUNITY CARTOONFriday, August 14, 2020 GULF TIMES 13
LEISURE COMMUNITY
Super Cryptic Clues Wordwatch
amaxophobia “Ne3 is pretty good, but McShane’s USAGE:
(uh-mak-suh-FOH-bee-uh) next move was a real humdinger.” “The Conservatives have already
MEANING: embarrassed themselves by joining
noun: The fear of riding in a vehicle. ripsnorter last week’s ballyhoo over rescinding
ETYMOLOGY: (RIP-snor-tuhr) the knighthood of Sir Fred Goodwin,
From Greek hamaxa (wagon) + -phobia MEANING: the RBS chief whose mess Mr Hester
(fear). noun: Something or someone was brought in to fix.”
USAGE: remarkable in excellence, intensity,
“The poor woman is scared to death ... strength, etc. foofaraw
Anne must have seen the same thing ETYMOLOGY: (FOO-fuh-raw)
in her rearview mirror. ‘Great,’ she A fanciful coinage from rip (to tear) MEANING:
said just loud enough for Mary Helen + snorter (something extraordinary). noun:
to hear, “not only are we driving Miss Earliest documented use: 1840. 1. Excessive or unnecessary
Daisy, but we are driving Miss Daisy USAGE: ornamentation.
with amaxophobia.” “A searing, stratospheric violin wail 2. Fuss; commotion.
leads into a ripsnorter of a finale.” ETYMOLOGY:
humdinger Foofaraw is a word from the American
(hum-DING-uhr) ballyhoo West, but how was it formed?
MEANING: (BAL-ee-hoo) Nobody knows. Perhaps from French
noun: Someone or something MEANING: fanfaron or Spanish fanfarrón. Earliest
outstanding, remarkable, or unusual. noun: 1. Clamor or uproar. 2. documented use: 1848.
ETYMOLOGY: Sensational or extravagant promotion. USAGE:
Of uncertain origin. Perhaps a blend verb tr.: To promote or publicize in a “The foofaraw included a fake
of hummer and dinger, both meaning sensational or extravagant manner. grass skirt undulating from the rear
someone or something exceptional. ETYMOLOGY: bumper.”
Earliest documented use: 1883. Of uncertain origin. Earliest
USAGE: documented use: 1901. — wordsmith.org
Sudoku Solution
Across Down
1 Fruit consumed by many (4) 1 Destroy his model? (8)
3 I am certainly shown to be 2 Grilled bread for health? (5)
better (8) 4 State the name of a Bee Gees
9 People with this complaint song (13)
may easily be spotted (7) 5 Epitaph applied to a Yorkshire
10 Europeans found in the Arctic city (5)
and Antarctic? (5) 6 Criminal dwelling at home (7)
11 Many going to Bingo? (5) 7 Unhappy about having lead in
12 Cancel article entered yearly sprint (4)
(6) 8 Nearly plunge doctor into salt
14 A tree, of course, and a horse solution (6)
(5,8) 13 See great variety in
17 But this Scottish island is not accommodation on ship (8)
in the Tweed! (6) 15 Great joy comes from it alone
19 Awfully eager to assent (5) (7)
22 Before I arranged bail, this 16 Box, thanks to Greek city state Sudoku is a puzzle based
on a 9x9 grid. The
might serve as an excuse (5) (6)
grid is also divided into
23 Giant one found with a fairy 18 Animal sporting one horn? (5)
nine (3x3) boxes. You
queen (7) 20 Hair treatment provided by
are given a selection of
24 Prohibit support for musician barber in Seville (5)
values and to complete
(8) 21 Talk about Roundhead the puzzle, you must fill the grid so that
25 Nothing but a lake (4) costume (4) every column, every row and every 3x3
box contains the digits 1 to 9 and none
is repeated.
Solution
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COMMUNITY LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE
Young women more stressed
during lockdown: Survey
A
recent survey on the impact women seem to be the worst-affected by the
of the Covid-19 pandemic on pandemic not only in India but also globally.
people between 10 and 24 years It is clear from the findings of the Rapid
in UP, Bihar and Rajasthan Assessment Study that critical attention
has revealed that nine out of needs to be paid to our youth.”
10 had to seek some kind of counselling to “Our approach to policy and programmes
cope with the mental health fallout of the should take into account their specific needs
unprecedented lockdown. and provide solutions accordingly. With
The survey was conducted by the NGO schools still shut in most parts of the country,
Population Foundation of India. the absence of interaction and engagement
Six out of 10 young women surveyed also will worsen the situation,” she added.
reported an increase in their workload. The “Data from the survey show that ‘Frontline
Rapid Assessment Study conducted in May Workers’ are uniquely positioned in their
revealed that young women surveyed have communities to address the health needs of
found the pandemic more stressful than men our youth. It is critical at this time to equip
of their age for a variety of reasons, ranging our healthcare workers with the tools and
from extra workload at home and family materials to reach young people across the
pressure to discontinuation education and country,” Muttreja said.
even lack of access to sanitary napkins. The survey assessed the level of Covid-19
In Uttar Pradesh, 67 per cent of those knowledge among youth between 15 and 24
surveyed below 18 years and 55 per cent of years, how it had impacted their lives and
those above 18 years reported an increase mental health and their needs and priorities.
in domestic workload. The study found media than ever before. Twenty-one per Pradesh said they would seek medical help if they
that nearly one out of four respondents Social media chief source of cent rated Whatsapp and 37 per cent said TV developed any of the symptoms. While 39 per
reported an increase in brawls at home and information channels were the source of information. cent said they were regularly washing their hands,
experienced depression. Around 68 per cent of the young 33 per cent were aware of at least two symptoms
Poonam Muttreja, Executive Director, respondents said that during the lockdown Corona response of Covid-19. Thirty-six per cent said they
Population Foundation of India, said, “Young they were spending more time on social Thirty-seven per cent respondents in Uttar would self-isolate if needed. — IANS
ARIES
March 21 — April 19
TAURUS
April 20 — May 20
GEMINI
May 21 — June 20
You’re cleaning, sweeping, and tidying up your relationships Great rivers are born from drops of water. Opportunity isn’t lacking Are you deeply satisfied with your personal life? Several of the
as never before. More remains to be done, but in the end, your in your life at the moment. This is a great time to buckle down in aspects will push you to take stock and develop some solutions
relationships will take on completely different forms. Today, for your personal and professional lives. You’ve never shied away from if needed. A big issue could be your possessiveness. Try an
example, someone in your group will back up your ideas. You’re in hard work. You embrace it. You’ll end the day feeling the satisfaction experiment. Give your partner more freedom. It may seem risky to
the process of changing. Everyone who matters is going to support that comes from a job well done. Congratulations! you, but it isn’t. Loosen the reins a bit.
you.
CANCER
June 21 — July 22
LEO
July 23 — August 22
VIRGO
August 23 — September 22
Loving someone is no guarantee that one day that person won’t You need a guide. This is a time to learn from the master of a This is a meditative day. It will help you take stock of how you feel
leave. You must give your love freely and without strings. If you domain, even if it means putting yourself in the role of disciple. This inside, which you haven’t had time to do for a while. You’re in the
approach people always asking for guarantees or protection, you’ll is a wonderful change for you, especially because you’re often the process of abandoning the burden of always doing your “duty.”
make them feel that you don’t trust them. In turn, they won’t trust one teaching others. This kind of exercise can do you a world of Miracle of miracles, you’ll finally realise that you can’t work all the
you. It’s a vicious cycle. The only way out is through giving your good. If there’s a new subject you want to study, now is the time to time! Take a break.
heart unconditionally. embrace it.
LIBRA
September 23 — October 22
SCORPIO
October 23 — November 21
SAGITTARIUS
November 22 — December 21
Old demons and dreams are on the agenda today. Do you want to If your daily life seems disorderly, change it. Don’t delay. You say You don’t like to be held back. You can’t wait quietly until you reach
be an artist? Are you sure? If you’re an artist, would you like to be that the hustle and bustle of life has you running in a thousand your objectives. Know that occasionally the unpleasant tasks
more prominent or rich? Be wary of such daydreams because they different directions. You’d really prefer to live in peace and quiet have to be done before you can enjoy yourself. This is the case
take you away from enjoying your life. Live in the here and now. in the country. It’s possible to make such a dramatic change. Take today. Fortunately, the day promises to be calm with periods of
Embracing what you already have will ultimately give you the same advantage of your great adaptive powers! concentrated effort. Now you can prepare for the future.
satisfaction as those who are richer or more famous.
CAPRICORN
December 22 — January 19
AQUARIUS
January 20 — February 18
PISCES
February 19 — March 20
Is this the day you’ll meet someone new? It’s possible! The astral You can expect to have a calm, efficient day. Whatever projects A serious day lies ahead. It feels a bit lonely as all those around you
aspects are going to make it a lot easier for you. Given the wonderful you’ve initiated in your public or private life should start taking on concentrate on their own needs in silence and isolation. But you’ll
energy you have at the moment, someone fascinating may be an interesting shape. Little by little, uncertainties will vanish. Have enjoy a great feeling tonight after you solved so many problems and
attracted to you. Take advantage of this wonderful day. It’s tailor confidence in time, because it’s currently working in your favour. gotten so much done. Ultimately, this will be a very positive day, one
made for you! you will end feeling very proud of yourself!Friday, August 14, 2020 GULF TIMES 15
SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY
Sadak 2 music composer Govinda: Dance is like talking
denies plagiarism charges without having to use words
Music composer Suniljeet has hit back Actor Govinda sees dancing more like
at plagiarism accusations, saying that his talking, sans words.
song, Ishq kamaal, in the upcoming film, “I believe that dance is more like talking
Sadak 2, is his original composition. without having to actually speak or use
Soon after the trailer launch of Sadak 2 on words. This style of talking without
Wednesday, music producer Shezan Saleem, speaking in dance, I learnt from Kamal
aka JO-G, claimed that a song that plays in masterji,” he said, recalling the Bollywood
the trailer sounds like a 2011 composition choreographer, who worked in the Hindi
by him. film industry from the sixties to the
“What do we do about this. Copied TEAM: The cast of Sadak 2 with Mahesh nineties.
from a song that I produced in Pakistan Bhatt. The actor also praised new-age
and launched in 2011. Let’s talk guys,” he choreographer Ganesh Acharya, who was
tweeted, about Ishq kamaal, the song in The trailer of Mahesh Bhatt’s Sadak 2 Kamal’s assistant.
the trailer. has garnered more than 4.4 million dislikes “He was Kamal’s assistant when I
“Ishq kamaal is my original composition in less than a day of being launched on was doing a movie with him. Students
and doesn’t share resemblance to any other YouTube. The hashtag #boycottsadak2 has answering back was never a culture in my
song. Everybody involved in making this also been trending on Twitter ever since the time, and Ganesh was one such student, no HIGH PRAISE: Govinda praises new-age
song, including singer Javed Ali, has added film’s first look was announced. matter how much scolding and criticism he choreographer Ganesh Acharya.
his magic to the music,” Suniljeet has now The film, a sequel of the 1991 hit Sadak, got from Kamalji, he would cry but not say a
claimed. marks the return of Mahesh Bhatt as director word back to his teacher,” recalled Govinda, Chote Miyan. Ganesh Acharya was one of
“This is my debut as a music director and after two decades, and stars Sanjay Dutt, Alia during his recent visit to the set of Zee TV’s the choreographers of the film.
all I hope for is that people like the song Bhatt, Aditya Roy Kapur, Pooja Bhatt, Jisshu singing reality show, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li’l “Right from the beginning, one could see
when it comes out. (Collaborator) Shalu Sengupta, Makarand Deshpande, Gulshan Champs. that Ganesh had an extraordinary talent with
Vaish and I have worked with all our heart to Grover, Priyanka Bose, Mohan Kapur and On the show two contestants gave a duet dance. I used to tell this to Ganesh too and was
live up to the expectation of Sadak 2 music,” Akshay Anand. The film is slated for an OTT performance to his hit song Kisi disco mein very sure that his art would make him very
he added. release on August 28. — IANS jaye, from the 1998 superhit, Bade Miyan successful one day,” said Govinda. — IANS
Here are this week’s best
family streaming picks main narrative the adventures of
Rocket J. Squirrel and Bullwinkle J.
Moose, who were usually chasing
By Katie Walsh after Russian spies Boris Badenov
and Natasha Fatale.
Interspersed with the serialised
N
ew to Netflix this week story were shorts like Fractured
is the entertaining 2014 Fairy Tales and the mishaps of
animated feature Mr Canadian Mountie Dudley Do-Right
Peabody & Sherman, and his nemesis, the mustache-
directed by Rob twirling Snidely Whiplash.
Minkoff, which features the voices The Adventures of Rocky and
of Ty Burrell and Max Charles in Bullwinkle feels like (and is of)
the roles of the smartest dog in the another era, but it also feels like
world, Mr Peabody, and Sherman, a cultural touchstone for many
his adopted boy, and their different generations. Several live-
time-travelling adventures. The action spinoffs have been made
characters date back to the 1960s through the years, but to dismal
animated series The Adventures critical and commercial receptions.
of Rocky and Bullwinkle and There was the 1992 film Boris and
Friends. My childhood nostalgia Natasha starring Dave Thomas and
for the funny, punny animated Sally Kellerman in the title roles,
series (watched repeatedly on a directed by actor Charles Martin
compilation VHS tape) sent me Smith (that is on Tubi and Vudu free
down the rabbit hole of all the to stream with ads).
Rocky and Bullwinkle spinoffs Then, of course, the 1999
(both good and bad) and in search slapstick bomb Dudley Do-
of episodes of the original series, Right starring Brendan Fraser as
which remains charming despite its the hapless Mountie, opposite
dated, rudimentary ways. preeminent moustache twirler
The original series ran from 1959 Alfred Molina as Snidely Whiplash
to 1964, under a variety of titles: (that’s on Peacock). Then, Jason
Rocky and Friends, The Bullwinkle Alexander took on the Boris role PLOT: A talking dog, Mr. Peabody, embarks on a life dedicated to science, technology and athletics after being rejected
Show, The Rocky and Bullwinkle in the 2000 animated/live action by a potential owner in Mr Peabody & Sherman. He adopts a son, Sherman.
Show and The Adventures of Rocky combo The Adventures of Rocky and
and Bullwinkle (though sometimes Bullwinkle, with Rene Russo as his Bullwinkle!) or need a new entry for a of the Annie and Emmy award- reboot of The Adventures of Rocky
the names were swapped). The Natasha and none other than Robert Bad Movie night. winning original animated series and Bullwinkle, so there are plenty
show was created by TV animation De Niro as their Fearless Leader (that But there’s hope for the new The Mr Peabody and Sherman Show, of opportunities to get even more
pioneer Jay Ward, whose many is on Starz or a $3.99 rental). generations, who can continue a late night style show with Chris of these long-beloved characters.
different animated series and TV So feel free to skip the live-action to enjoy the characters with the Parnell voicing the time-travelling Or just do what I do when I need
commercials set the tone for kids films, unless you have a burning animated films and series reboots genius dog and Max Charles voicing nostalgia hit, and cue up the
programming in the 1960s. curiosity (Oscar winner Kenneth created by DreamWorks Animation Sherman again. episodes of the ’60s series that are
This was a variety show featuring Lonergan wrote the screenplay and Jay Ward Productions. Also Amazon Prime also has two free on YouTube.
short segments woven together, the for The Adventures of Rocky and available on Netflix are four seasons seasons of the 2018 animated series — TNS16 GULF TIMES Friday, August 14, 2020
COMMUNITY
Since travel is off the cards — explore
the terrain of video game worlds
The open-ended worlds of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim or Red Dead
Redemption 2 can arouse the housebound traveller’s sense of adventure
By Andy Hazel
T
here is only one entrance to the
city of Solitude. Its gates are set
in a colossal stone wall that lies
across the summit of a steep
stone path amid a forest of fir
trees. Arriving this way suggests nothing of
the grandeur beyond. If you approach via
the Karst river to the south or its swampy
delta to the east, a mandible of buildings is
visible, stretching high across an arching
stone bridge. To the right, flashes of
sunlight reflect off the windows of the Blue
Palace. A cluster of sloped roofs, a windmill
and turreted towers lie along its breadth.
Far left and higher still, mountains covered
in snow and pine trees spire into the clouds.
The city of Solitude hugs the far north-
west coast of the fictional region of
Haafingar, a land in the video game The
Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Like the rest of
Skyrim, it is a place created to wander
and explore at the pace of your choosing.
Inhabitants initiate conversation,
sometimes leading you to quests, other
times just enrich your experience. Despite
being nearly a decade old, the game still
hosts millions of players a year, and remains
one of the most beautiful and intricately
detailed destinations accessible from the
couch.
One hackneyed answer to the question
of why we travel is the wish to broaden the
mind. If this is true, then each traveller ENGAGING: Exploring Solitude, the player as a visitor can experience a version of that newness, even on repeat visits.
leaves home looking to satisfy some kind
of curiosity about the world and how they food, build a campfire and marvel at vivid
might be changed by being in another part sunsets, the air empty except for the
of it. Outweighing the expense, the stress occasional cries of birds and the nickering
and the tedium of the literal act of travelling and snorting of his steed.
is the visceral thrill of the new. It’s a feeling The meditative qualities of both Skyrim
that can be more easily found when the and Red Dead Redemption 2 have been
traveller is led by chance, responds to new written about at length, but in 2020 this
knowledge or trusts their intuition. sense of boundlessness takes on new and
Exploring Solitude, the player as a visitor nourishing depths. From the couch, the
can experience a version of that newness, visitor to these worlds is an active part
even on repeat visits. Residents move of their environment, in which many
through their day, responding to actions reasons for travel – experiencing the
made by the visitor and other characters, new and unexpected, the possibility for
making each return subtly different. Even self-knowledge – can be satisfied, while
after this has faded to familiarity, new border closures and lockdowns prevent it
characters can be met, secret passageways in real life. Even something as ordinary as
and underground labyrinthine realms the changes in light and passing of time
discovered, and new quests taken on. The anchors the traveller who may well be
design of the game ensures that the world experiencing a strange sense of temporal
can never be exhaustively explored. contraction and expansion in day-to-day
Since the release of The Elder Scrolls V: life.
Skyrim in 2011, other games have taken on Virtual worlds are typically dominated
the challenge of creating an open-ended by the sense of purpose with which they
world with similarly captivating results. were built. In other hugely popular games BLUE PALACE: A view of the Blue Palace in the city of Solitude in the fictional continent of Skyrim
For the housebound hodophile, there are such as the meticulously constructed in the game Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
few more vivid experiences than visiting The Last of Us, The Witcher, or the Call
the old west of Red Dead Redemption 2. of Duty series, your character is almost fill the screen with beautiful imagery Leaving Solitude for the wilderness
There the player’s character of Arthur constantly under threat, and your time and are transportive in a way few others outside its walls once again reminds the
Morgan can ride his horse over vast and is spent fighting, killing, scheming, were ever designed to be. Exploring the traveller of one of the most appealing
ever-changing prairies for hours, ignoring gathering power and exerting influence. city of Solitude is a compact example of aspects of travel: the feeling of smallness
the signposts to nearby towns and their In Red Dead Redemption 2 and The Elder a technological and artistic achievement in a vast world. It’s a feeling that the game
attendant gunfights, bounties and outlaws Scrolls V: Skyrim, while these aspects that hasn’t been reduced by nine years of amplifies again, once it is switched off.
to chase. Instead Arthur can forage for are imaginatively rendered, both games exponential growth in gaming technology. — The GuardianYou can also read
