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Saudi artist with an edge
By Intisar AlyamaniSelf taught Saudi artist Hussam Alsuwaha, 30, sits down in front of one of his canvases stroking his trendy beard in thought. He looks deeply into each stroke, tilting his head to get a better focus.“I have completed this painting, but I am deciding whether it needs a final stroke on the right,” he says as he points at his canvas.Born and raised in Riyadh, and educated in the United States, Hussam is dynamic and passionate about his work. He is an artist whose image reflects his modern edge.He practices Arabic calligraphy with precision and adds his own signature approach. His calligraphy can be seen on canvases using acrylic paint and mixed media, etched on jewelry and even painted on a motorbike!This artist's progressive, somewhat avant-garde style and vibrant...
December 12, 2018

Saudi artist with an edge

Scheduling holiday travel in US during December
US AIRLINES carried in December 2017, 72.3 million passengers, a fresh all-time high, in line with the US Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS).Holiday travel means flights that depart between Dec. 20 and Dec. 31 each year. A flight delay is when the one that attained its destination a quarter-hour or even more behind schedule or was canceled altogether.Depending on the airport, the prospect of flight delays can exponentially grow. A scholarly study by Magnify Money viewed which airports have the best — and worst — holiday cancelations and delays.Hawaii can relax: Travelers leaving Hawaii to see relatives and buddies on the mainland experienced it pretty easy, with 84.2% of flights departing out of Honolulu International arriving promptly, and only...
December 12, 2018

Scheduling holiday travel in US during December

Exploring Agra
WANT to have fun in Agra? Here are four interesting activities you and your friends can partake in as soon as your plane lands in New Delhi, India — the nearest airport to Agra.Traveling is a fun hobby that allows you to expand your horizons and learn from different cultures. However, it can be difficult to find the spots that are worth viewing. Fortunately, we help you by showing you the top 4 tourist attractions in Agra!Historically, the Taj Mahal took over 22 years to build with over 20,000 skilled workers to create the Taj Mahal, the ultimate symbol of love. Here, you’ll get a glimpse of the hard work, dedication, and skill needed to craft this masterpiece that’s renowned for its architectural glory.Join a marble inlay workshop to help better understand the Mogul heritage and...
December 12, 2018

Exploring Agra

How can you solve problems?
Saudi GazetteHow do you react when someone pushes you by mistake?What is your response when your sibling plays with your favorite toy, but ends up breaking it?How do you react when you feel something is unfair?What do you do when your mom has cooked veggies, but not your favorite meal?Do you throw tantrums? Do you get angry, upset or start crying? Do you become mean to whoever has upset you? Do you stop to wonder if any of this can solve your problems?If not, then what do you think is the right way to deal with these situations?There is always another way to deal with problems. It is called ‘Conflict Resolution’.Try to think and figure things out so that everyone gets a fair chance and something of what they want. You need to think about four things for conflict resolution:•...
December 12, 2018

How can you solve problems?

Juliette Binoche
Juliette Binoche to head Berlin film festival jury
Berlin — Oscar winner and one of France's most recognized actresses, Juliette Binoche, will head the jury of next year's Berlin film festival, organizers said Tuesday."I'm very pleased that Juliette is president of the 2019 International Jury," said Dieter Kosslick, director of the Berlinale."The festival shares a strong connection with her, and I'm very happy that she'll be returning to the festival in this distinguished position."Binoche, who made her cinematic debut in 1983 in "Liberty Belle" by Pascal Kane, has since appeared in more than 70 films.Prolific in both European and US productions, she took home an Academy Award for her role in "The English Patient" in 1996.She also scooped the best actress award at the Cannes...
December 12, 2018

Juliette Binoche to head Berlin film festival jury

Disney again makes history with takings above $7bn for 2018
Los Angeles — Walt Disney Studios is again ending the year on a high note, posting more than $7 billion in global box office earnings, thanks to hits such as "Black Panther" and "Avengers: Infinity War.""This is only the second time in history any studio has surpassed the $7 billion mark, after Disney's own industry-record 2016 global gross of $7.6 billion," the company said in a statement on Monday."The Studios' estimated international box office gross through December 9 is an estimated $4.069 billion, marking our second biggest year and the third biggest in industry history," it added.Disney's success comes as the studio is set to release "Mary Poppins Returns" on December 19, which is expected to top the box office during...
December 12, 2018

Disney again makes history with takings above $7bn for 2018

The Fearless Girl statue is unveiled at her new home facing the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) during an event held by the city of New York and State Street Global Advisers. — AFP
'Fearless Girl' gets new home
New York — She may be diminutive in stature but the "Fearless Girl" is standing tall against sexism at her new home outside the New York Stock Exchange.Nearly 200 people attended a brief ceremony for the unveiling of the statue, which appeared in New York's financial district on International Women's Day last March, and has since become a firm favorite with tourists.The bronze statue -- which stands at four feet (1.20 meters) -- depicts a determined youngster with eyes locked on the exchange's imposing facade: hands on hips, ponytail windswept.In her previous location, she squared up to the "Charging Bull," installed by financial firm State Street Global Advisors to make a statement about the lack of women on financial institutions' boards.Created by...
December 12, 2018

'Fearless Girl' gets new home

This handout photo released by SA Skydiving shows 102-year-old great-grandmother Irene O’Shea during her skydive tandem jump over Wellington in South Australia. — AFP
102-year-old great-granny becomes 'oldest' skydiver
Sydney — A 102-year-old great-grandmother is believed to have become the world's oldest skydiver after plunging 14,000 feet (4,300 meters) through the South Australian sky.Centenarian adrenaline junkie Irene O'Shea said she "felt normal" after a 220 kilometre per hour (140 mph) dive that sent her cheeks flapping wildly.She completed her first skydive to mark her 100th birthday in 2016, but organisers claimed it was Sunday's successful tandem dive at the age of 102 years and 194 days that earned her a place in the history books."It was very clear up there, and the weather was good but it was very cold," said O'Shea, according to Australian media.O'Shea took the plunge to raise funds for a motor neurone disease charity, after her daughter died from...
December 12, 2018

102-year-old great-granny becomes 'oldest' skydiver

L-R: Joe Mazzello (John Deacon), Ben Hardy (Roger Taylor), Rami Malek (Freddie Mercury), and Gwilym Lee (Brian May) star in Twentieth Century Fox’s BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY. — Photo Credit: Alex Bailey
‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ now most-streamed 20th century song
Los Angeles — They said it would never sell, with its six-minute playing time, operatic passages and lyrics about Galileo and Scaramouche, but the Queen song "Bohemian Rhapsody" on Monday became the most streamed song from the 20th century. Boosted by the new movie "Bohemian Rhapsody," the 1975 single and music video surpassed 1.6 billion streams globally, record company Universal Music Group said in a statement. — Reuters
December 11, 2018

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ now most-streamed 20th century song

Prince Harry
UK's Prince Harry attends "Bat out of Hell" musical in London
LONDON —- Britain's Prince Harry made a solo appearance at a gala performance of the rock musical "Bat out of Hell" in aid of his Invictus Games Foundation.Harry met several of the wounded servicemen and women helped by the foundation and addressed the audience on stage at the Dominion Theater.The musical, written by composer Jim Steinman, is based on the "Bat out of Hell" rock album trilogy by Meat Loaf and follows a love story set in a post-apocalyptic Manhattan.The show began a partnership with the Invictus foundation earlier this year and offers free tickets, theatre workshops and private tours to wounded service people and their families.Harry and his wife Meghan Markle — officially known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex — are expecting their first child...
December 11, 2018

UK's Prince Harry attends "Bat out of Hell" musical in London

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