09th February 2012 - Qatar Tribune

Issue No. 32
Thursday, 9 February 2012
Celebrating Valentine’s
being “Single”
When we say Valentine’s Day, it sure has to be images of romantic
evenings, candle lit dinners, roses, chocolates, and being with that
special someone. But how could you possibly be expected to enjoy
this holiday when you are single? Well, it may not be all hearts and
kisses, but you can still spread the message of Valentine’s Day: Love.
Tasnim Ahmed
Here are some ideas to have the
happiest Valentine’s Day ever, even
though you may not be in a relationship:
Nothing can be more moving than the
desire to connect across differences,
to be a community, to make a better
world, to embrace each other. This desire
is what lies behind those messy camps,
those raucous demonstrations, those
cardboard signs and long conversations.
So on this Valentine’s let this desire come
out in its true form by taking an initiative
to dedicate this special day to be a part of
a group, an organisation, an institution
that work together to achieve something
unprecedented- to create a beloved
community that encircles the globe.
There’s no better way to send a ‘Love
message’ this Valentine’s Day than
with clothes. Yes, spread the message of
love by raising funds to buy new clothes for
the poor and needy. The mission is to change
the world to a better place where there is
love, care and togetherness. So just go out
and do it with pure heart, good energy and
lots of love.
The message is simply: love yourself
this Valentine’s Day and be your own
Valentine. Spreading the message to
bring that sense of identity to young people
fighting with HIV is in itself a great feeling!
The initiative can be a part of the broader
strategy that sees self-esteem and self-worth
as necessary building blocks for creativity.
It also connects young people who are able
to navigate the social and structural factors
that put them at risk of HIV infection. This
is indeed a wonderful way a way to celebrate
their uniqueness and recognise their worth
this Valentine’s Day.
Give the gift of life. Through any
random adopt-a-farm animal project,
you can fill a loved one’s heart with joy,
spread the message of compassion for all
living creatures, and help farm animals all at
the same time! This lovely gesture not only
provides food and shelter for a needy farm
animal, it creates a lasting bond between the
adopter and the animal.
Send a homemade Valentine to someone
who has always been an inspiration. This
Valentine’s send a homemade Valentine, a
heartfelt letter, or something sweet that you have
crafted to someone who has really inspired you and
tell them how important they are in your life. This
will be sure to spread the love.
Send flowers or candy to a single friend of
yours. Write on the card the Top 10 best things
about having them as a friend. Even when you’re
single, you still have your friends. So, make them
feel special and loved!
Plan a special evening for your parents.
Take your parents out for a lovely dinner, or cook
some delectable delicacies for your whole family.
After all, even if you’re single, a family’s love is really
special!
Have
a singles party. Invite all of your best
friends or your happening gang, dress up or
dress down. Serve dinner and drinks. Toast to
your single status and embrace it. Share stories
about bad relationships from your past and have a
good laugh.
Go
to a public place with a dozen roses. Pass
them out to strangers who look stressed or sad,
and wish them “Happy Valentine’s Day.” Who
knows, you might even make a new friend amongst
the strangers you meet!
Bake
some heart-shaped cookies or pink
frosted cupcakes. Bring them to work and
pass them out to co-workers and friends. I bet
everyone will enjoy this sweet treat.
Have
a romantic evening for your own
self. Prepare a lovely dinner, one that is your
favourite. Take a candlelit bubble bath, or
pamper yourself with an exotic spa. Do something
that you have been longing to do. It can be anything
no matter how stupid or crazy it seems. Sometimes
loving yourself and doing things you enjoy most are
just what you need for a mini pick-me-up.
Have
a romance movie marathon. Watch all
the die-hard romantics with some of your best
single friends or siblings. I mean, if you were in
a relationship, would your partner actually want to
watch all of your sappy favourites? Probably not!
The message is to ‘Love,’ and celebrate the
feeling of ‘Love’. So make sure to spread it
with every single soul who holds a special place
in your life and the people who surround you,
regardless of your relationship status. And
don’t worry, there’s someone out there for
everyone. If you haven’t found them yet, it will
just make it all the more special when you do.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Celebrate Love
Love is in the air as Valentine’s Day
is just around the corner. It’s that
one night of the year when every
woman wants to bring a bit of ‘red
carpet magic’ to her relationship. So
no matter what, she wants to look her
best.
And as a ‘ritual,’ she starts screening
her wardrobe, going through each
microscopic detail of the drawers,
cataloguing the accessories, and
polishing her sexy stilettos. Sigh! All
tired and irritated, and frustrated
she lands up with this perfect idea of
shopping (ah! how could she let the
chance go?).
She might still not know what to
get, but she is confident about what
to wear- ‘Red- the colour of love!’
From ancient rituals to the red
paper lace hearts on Valentines, red
has been tied to carnal passions and
romance in many cultures over the
course of history. Thus, no other
colour can overpower red which is the
colour for this season.
While living up to the expectation
of our loved ones, making sure we
do it right, we ignore the fact that
‘nothing can buy love.’
Love, a feeling so intense and pure;
a feeling of ‘connectedness.’ The day
you are touched by this feeling believe
me it doesn’t matter what you wear
and how you look.
Well, now that here’s a special day
to celebrate this feeling, Bloom helps
you pick the perfect romantic spot,
indulge in romantic ideas, learn the
chemistry and above all feel the power
of love amidst the digital world!
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Sporting events in February

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Health
Exercise for a
Healthy Heart
An inactive lifestyle is one of the top risk
factors for heart disease. Fortunately, it’s a
risk factor that you can do something about.
Regular exercise, especially aerobic exercise,
has many benefits. It can:
Start a heart healthy
exercise plan: Here’s how
Ten tips for
relationships
healthy
Keep expectations realistic.
Talk with each other.
Be flexible.
Take care of yourself.
Be dependable.
Fight fair.
Negotiate a time to talk about your issues.
Don’t criticise.
Don’t assign feelings or motives.
Stay with the topic.
Don’t assume things.
Don’t hold grudges.
You can leave a relationship.
Show your warmth.
Keep your life balanced
Be yourself.

Spend a
romantic
evening
with your
loved one
in Doha
Fine Living
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The Intercontinental
Doha:
The café restaurant: Treat your loved
one to a Valentine’s Day Special Dinner
Buffet at QR 295 per person, inclusive of
a glass of bubbly and special gift for ladies.
Mykonas: Celebrate Valentine’s Day
in a true romantic Mediterranean style.
Enjoy a special set menu at QR 250 per
person, inclusive of a glass of bubbly
and live entertainment by the famous
Bouzouki duo.
Fish Market: Love matters, so
celebrate and express your love your way.
Enjoy a 4-course Valentine’s set menu at
QR 700 per person whilst enjoying the
James Blunt concert from the comfort of
the Fish Market terrace.
Paloma: Spice up your evening with
the “Valentines Vampire Party” –Try the
special 3-cousre set menu at QR 250 per
person. The Big Mouth Band will kick off
the night playing the best live music in
town and DJ Shadi will continue playing
commercial house, R n B and Hip Hop.
(Free entry)
Lava: Visit Intercontinental with your
loved one as they search for the best
dressed “Hollywood Famous Couples”
where the winning couple will receive a
special prize. (Free entry)
The Ritz-Carlton
La Mer: Indulge in an
unforgettable evening at The Ritz-
Carlton, Doha’s signature French
restaurant, La Mer, with each of the 5 courses accentuating the
Amore celebration, accompanied with picturesque views of the
Arabian Gulf as the perfect backdrop. Cost/person: QAR 495,
including a glass of bubbly.
Porcini: Become enchanted in Carlton’s very own little Italy,
Porcini, with a 5-course ensemble of creations by Chef Ricardo and
his team of ‘Il Giardino Armonico’ chefs who will orchestrate an
evening to delight the palate. Cost/person: QAR 450, including a
glass of bubbly.
Marina Nightclub: Unwind with the famous DJ Anza, hosting
this special event together with Lady DJ Kat and a live band invited
from Ireland. The night will see some memorable challenges and
winners of superb hotel prizes, a high end mobile device, and
two return tickets to a very romantic surprise destination! (Cost/
person: Ladies Free entry / Gentlemen: QAR 100 entry fees)
La Cigale
Hotel
On 14th February, Le Central, Di
Capri and Le Cigalon will have their
ways to make you say “I love you”. At Le
Central, a talented singer and a multiskilled
musician will perform live romantic songs while you have
your extravagant Mediterranean 4 course set menu.
Madison Piano Bar: Enjoy the live performance of “Chady
El Bacha” and DJ “Roger Choueiry” and Sky View with DJ “Tony
Schwery” on 13th and 14th February at Madison Piano Bar. They’ll
also have “Diablo V” and DJ Jared Mcculloch who’ll make romance
go clamour at 7pm on the 13th.
And of course, don’t miss to pass by La Cigale Traiteur during
Valentine period to catch the perfect gift for your special one with
special room packages and discounts on Ozone Gym & Spa!
With so much happening in the city, why
go out to celebrate the season of love? Grab
a romantic dinner or lend some music to the
ears with live bands playing the best music
right here in Doha!
Steep your taste buds
in the flavours of Australia
with Chef Mike Tafe
Let your palate enjoy
an Australian gastronomic
tour at the Oryx Rotana,
with fabulous themed
brunch and dinner menus
on three different days –
for an Australian-themed
brunch make sure you stop
by the Rotana on February
10th, to enjoy a mouthwatering
Steak Night book
a table for you and your
partner at Choices on
Valentine’s night, or drop
by the Cellar on February
15th for the Chef’s Table.
The menus on all three
occasions have been
conceived by renowned
Australian guest chef and
food stylist Mike Tafe.
Sydney-based chef Mike
Tafe is a 30 year veteran
of the food industry, with
many of those years spent
as a chef in five star hotels
like the Regent, Sydney,
Melbourne’s Grand Hyatt,
the Beverley Wiltshire
Hotel, Los Angeles and
then in his own restaurant
in Sydney, The Red Centre.
Mike aims to highlight
the quality aspects of
Australian meats, at the
same time introducing new
and innovative ways
of presenting dishes
for the full range
of dining options
that is offered
to guests of
five star rated
hotels and
establishments.
In constructing
any
successful
dish, Mike Tafe
stresses that
“forethought”
is fundamental.
One of the great
enjoy-ments of a
successful dish is
in appreciating the
fore-thought that has
gone into every step
of its construction and
something that Mike says
on reflection is real “food
for thought”.
Mike now combines
his passion for spices,
travel and all things
culinary, whilst conducting
Australian themed
promotions to highlight
the very best of Australian
Produce all over the world,
and for the second time in
Qatar.
Make sure you and your
family visit the Oryx Rotana
through the Australian Food
Festival to fall in love with
the scrumptious flavours
from Down Under.

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Lifestyle
Three Course
Valentine’s
Dinner for Two
Soup
Roasted-Carrot Soup
Ingredients:
Directions:
Main Course
Spice-Crusted
Rack of Lamb
Ingredients:
Directions:
Celebrate this
Valentine’s Day indoors
Bake or cook
together
Enjoy a themed
night
Have a picnic
Camp overnight in
your backyard
Green Salad with
Basic Vinaigrette
Ingredients:
For The Green Salad
For The Basic Vinaigrette
Directions:
Chocolate
Fondue
Salad
Dessert
Ingredients:
Directions:

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Science
The science
of LOVE
Vinodh K. Pisharom
Why do we fall in love?
Love, scientifically, is a chemical
state of mind that’s part of our
genes, where our upbringing plays
a catalyst or inhibitor.
The 3 stages of love
Stage 1: Lust
Stage 2: Attraction
Dopamine, Norepinephrine
and Serotonin
Stage 3: Attachment
Oxytocin - The cuddle hormone
Vasopressin
Endorphins
Digital
age love
Long haul relationships

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Technology
Gadgets to fall
for this V-Day
Lomography
limited-edition
cameras for
shutterbugs
Beats by Dr. Dre studios high-definition
headphones for the music buff
Weekly App Review
Geneva Sound System
Model XS for audiophiles
Fring
Off the hook
Bluetooth handset
for the retro geek
Group video chat
Video chat anyone
Call for free
Live Chat
No limit
iCade: The
Vintage arcade
cabinet for
old-school
gamers
YikeBike for the
health conscious and
environmentalists

Beauty
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Sweep him off his feet with
your sizzling Valentine look
Plan your
hairstyle
Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse for amping up
your style quotient. Falling smack in the middle of
one of the dullest months of the year, this lovers’
fete has impeccable timing, providing a muchneeded
opportunity to spice things up, not just when
it comes to romance but to your makeup, too.
The makeup for Valentine’s Day is one of the most
appealing and romantic. To look good on Valentine’s
Day means to be the centre of attraction for those
who have a crush on you.
So all pretty ladies find out what looks are stunning
at the moment and how to get them just right.
If you are going on a date to
an open place on Valentine’s
Day then be sure that you have
something good to tie your
hair with. In the same way
wavy and curly hair never goes
out of fashion. So have the best
hair style this Valentine’s Day
making you feel bright and
attractive.
Get smooth
lips & play up
Get the smoothest and
prettiest lips. All you need
to focus on is- to exfoliate,
moisturise and add colour
to them.
Slather on a lip balm with
a touch of alpha hydroxy
acid, such as EI Solutions
Lip Refine.
Apply a creamy balm
containing petrolatum,
shea butter, hyaluronic
acid, dimethicone, or ceramides.
And for lip colour that lasts all night, choose a lip stain that you
can simply sweep on and forget about. If you prefer a glossy finish
rather than a matte look, simply apply the stain and then coat lips
in your favourite clear gloss for a shiny, sexy finish. Try bright
colours like hot red, coral and orange.
Refresh your
complexion
Brighten up
your eyes
Make your eyes look
romantic and intense with
the right eye shadow. Use
mascara to thicken your
eye lashes. You can also put
the glitter over your eye lid
making your Valentine’s Day
appearance more romantic
and exciting.
All you need is the right
mascara and these simple
tips:
Don’t underestimate how good blush can make you
look. A cream formula looks the most natural, goes on
sheer, and is easy to blend. To find your best shade, gently
pinch your cheeks and match the blush to the colour you
get. Some that we love are:
For pale skin: Cream blush in Rosy Glow and Turkish
Rose
For medium skin: Simply ageless sculpting blush in
Lush Berry and cream blush in Constantinople.
For dark skin: Mousse blush in Soft
Plum and blush in Retro Rouge.
This will make your cheeks rosy and more
stunning. Of course the rosy cheeks will
attract your man.
1Start by curling your lashes.
Gently pinch lashes at the
roots and then move along
the length, making pulse-like
squeezes as you go.
2Apply mascara by wiggling
the wand back and forth at
the roots to deposit as much of
it as possible before pulling the
wand straight up.
3To make lashes look long and
separated, apply three coats
of mascara—but comb through
the mascara while it’s still wet
with a clean, dry spooley brush.
Give yourself
a flush
Exfoliate once or twice a week
with an at-home peel containing
glycolic, alpha hydroxy, or salicylic
acid. After the first peel, your skin
will look shinier and tauter, and
after four weeks, it’ll look even
better.
Polish your
hands and feet
The flawless, clean and moisturised
hands and feet with shiny nails are no
doubt an eye catching thing for men
on this Valentine’s Day. So have your
Pedicure, Manicure done on time. This is
the most common but important makeup
tips for Valentine’s Day.
Smell good
Apply fragrance like a pro. Spritz fragrance on
your pulse points, which give off heat and release
the scent: your wrists, inner elbows, temples, neck
hollow, behind the ears, and behind the knees. Apply
no more than two drops of perfume, three sprays
of eau de parfum, and four hits of eau de toilette.
The most terrific makeup tips for Valentine’s Day
is to envelope yourself in the perfume your men
like. The good fragrance can play a big part on his
senses.
Flaunt
your smile
Last but not the least smile
weather flirty or friendly can
give you the best results of all
makeup tips for Valentine’s Day.
You are sure to look your best in the hottest little black dress
or the gorgeous red dinner gown with some sexy makeup. Your
Valentine won’t be able to take his eyes off you!

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Fashion
Make your sweetie swoon
this Valentine
Signature Edition
Arabian Nights
Amber
A perfume is an
expression of your
personality, thus it is
important to pick
the right fragrance.
And with the arrival of
the season of love, where
lovers are gearing up to get their glam
on, wearing a good perfume is a must.
Whether you’re single, spouseseeking
or already have one, these
fragrances are ‘scent (sen)-sational!’
And if you’re looking for that perfect
V-Day gift, check out the dazzling
masterpieces of ‘time.’
It includes a variety of classy
fragrances. Desire, Faithful,
Inspiration, Romance, and
Toscana is specially made
for women whereas the
Signature Men Edition includes
Adventure, Aqua, Dessert
Breeze, Energy and Sport.
Every artist who has wandered
through the Middle East and
taken loving pleasure in the
cultural works of the Arab
tradition; all those who love
Arabian culture, Arabian Nights
is just for them; a perfume that
is poetry!
The amber in New York
Amber is accentuated with
precious scent accords
that bring out its metrosmarts.
Its starter spice
notes—saffron, nutmeg,
and white peppercorns—
are lightened up with zesty
bergamot; followed by a
classic bouquet of rose,
jasmine, and Osman.
Kilian
Ferrari Watches
Discover the wide
range of watches and
chronographs for men and
women that Ferrari has
to offer. The elegant and
luxury Ferrari Paddock
watches, World Time
Watches, Lap Time and
Jumbo chronographs are
inspired by the Formula 1.
With new fragrances added to the collection each year, Kilian
– the eco-lux parfum brand from Paris has always been a
favourite. Apart from the Collection – ‘Arabian Nights,’ Love
and its Prohibitions, Artificial Paradise and The Temptations
is something to look for!
Salman’s Choice
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Salvatore
Ferragamo
A heritage rich in
creativity, inspired
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sophistication,
Salvatore Ferragamo is
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prestigious Italian
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Ferragamo continue
to inspire fashion
offering exquisite style
to men and women.
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Clive Christian
Created and manufactured in France, MATIS
listens to women and men and answers their
needs. The brand has created 12 product lines
for the face and body. The blend of effectiveness
and pleasure is the specific asset of MATIS.
Casamorati
Giantto
No matter where you are
in the world, a Giantto
timepiece is there to remind
you that the most valuable
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With its daring approach
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a lifestyle dedicated to
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Being the world’s most expensive perfume,
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