New Traffic Law in Kuwait

The New Traffic law governing the Points system in effect from 1st Nov 2001. There is now a specific number of points assigned for every traffic violation and upon reaching a certain amount of points action is taken against the violator. Below is a summary taken from the Official Gazette.
14 points - withdrawal of driving permit for 1month for 1st time violators
12 points – second time violation, 6months withdrawal of driving permit
10 points – third time violation, 9months withdrawal of driving permit
8 points – one year withdrawal of driving permit for 4the time violators
6 points – permanent withdrawal of driving license for 5th time violatorsThe points will be automatically deleted under the following 2 conditions.
upon withdrawal of a driving permit
non-repetition of any other violation within a year of the last violation
Table of violations
Points.
Crossing red traffic signal =4

Exceeding speed limit =4
Driving on opposite direction =3
Driving a permit not suitable for that category =3
Driving with a withdrawn or invalid driving permit =3
Reckless driving =4
Driving an unlicensed vehicle =3
Driving a vehicle without its number plate =3
Using private car for transportation =2
Intentionally obstructing traffic =2
Driving a vehicle without proper function of brakes =2
Violation loading regulations =1
Exceeding vehicle stipulated weight, width, and length =1
Non – adherence to traffic lines and sign =1
Wrong ‘U’ turns =1

Driving without the compulsory insurance document =1
Invalid car permit =
Vehicle emitting smoke or bad odor =1
Please note traffic fines and detention has likewise increased:
Violation
Maximum Fine
Maximum detention
Over speeding
KD 100.000
3 months
Passing red signal
KD 300.000
3 months
Driving under effect of alcohol
KD 500.000
1 year plus withdrawal of license

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ALL LOCAL BANKS SAFE- CENTRAL BANK

In an urgent development late yesterday, Central Bank governor Sheikh Salem Abdulaziz Al-Sabah, who is abroad, categorically denied rumors that two local banks have asked for protection after a slide on the bourse. Sheikh Salem stressed that all local banks enjoy a sound position and are facing no financial problems. The rumor was circulating in the Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) yesterday.The Central Bank earlier yesterday reiterated a pledge that it was prepared to inject fresh funds into the banking system "whenever necessary" as the government held a high-level economic discussion over the slide in the KSE. Most of the Cabinet's weekly meeting was devoted to discussing the market situation, as the KSE Index closed trading below the 12,000-point mark for the first time in about 16 months.The bourse has lost close to 900 points or about seven percent in the past two days, sending shockwaves among small investors who have lost heavily since the index reached its all-time high of 15,654 points on June 24. Besides the finance and commerce ministers, the Cabinet meeting was attended by director general of KSE Saleh Al-Falah, managing director of Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) Bader Al-Saad and a senior official from the CBK.Following the meeting, the Cabinet said in a statement that the ministers of finance and commerce insisted that the Kuwaiti economy is sound and that there was no direct impact on the domestic economy by the global financial meltdown. The statement emphasized the strength of Kuwaiti banks and financial institutions and said that there was no shortage of liquidity, adding that there was enough cash for all sides to borrow from banks, but stressed the banks' right to select their clients.The statement also said that the Kuwaiti bourse has been the least affected in the Gulf region by the global financial turmoil. The statement said that the CBK has pledged to provide liquidity to any bank only when needed. CBK has reportedly pumped limited amounts of funds into the interbanking system, but economists have criticized the injection as insufficient. The bank pumped more cash into the banking system yesterday to boost liquidity and shore up confidence. Interbank lending rates fell for the second day after banks said the central bank offered more funds to lenders following a similar move on Sunday and last week.They offered funds again for banks who need funds," one banker at a local lender told Reuters, adding the central bank offered overnight and one-week funds. Another banker said one-month funds were also being offered. The volumes of funds offered were the same as in previous days, bankers added, without giving any further details. Al-Qabas said in an unsourced report the Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA), the Gulf Arab state's sovereign wealth fund, has offered to deposit about $55 million with local banks at an interest rate of more than 7 percent. This would be well above the current repo rate - used by banks for deposit interest rates - at 3.50 percent.In related developments, a number of MPs called on the government to intervene immediately to stop the sharp slide in the KSE index that began before the Eid Al-Fitr holidays. MP Adnan Abdulsamad held the ministers of finance and commerce and the bourse director responsible for what he called the "catastrophe" in the stock market and demanded intervention.MP Mohammad Al-Abduljader called on the government to intervene to rescue the national economy, saying that what is happening is not a decline in the bourse but an "economic collapse that may reach domestic banks". Also, Al-Rai TV reported that a group of lawyers will today sue the government and demand that trading on the bourse should be suspended.

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THE SUN

THE SUN IS IN THE SKY
WHERE IS THAT MIND
THE MIND OF SUN ?
THAT IS NOT IN THE HEART
OF MY LOVER
WHO IS YOUR LOVER
THE NAUTRE
THE NATURE IS CRYING
FOR SOMETHING
IT LOST ITS CALM
AND PEACE
IT FILLED WIT FULL OF
SIN

The Gulf War

After a series of disputes over oil, money and boundaries, Iraq invaded its much smaller neighbour on the 2nd of August 1990. The invasion received immediate international condemnation and on 16 January 1991, after the failure of international diplomatic efforts and sanctions, a 28-member military coalition under U.S. command launched the Gulf War.
Kuwait was liberated on the 26th of February 1991 and H. H. the emir returned to the country on the 14th of March 1991.
The Advisory National Council (ANC), created in 1990 before the invasion, was reconvened on the 9th of July. Later in 1991, Kuwait and the United States signed a ten-year security agreement.

HISTORY OF KUWAIT

From Al-Sabah to oil
The present Al-Sabah dynasty was established in Kuwait in the mid-eighteenth century -- about 1760. Kuwait was nominally a province of the Ottoman Empire, ruled from Constantinople. This was observed on paper but seldom in fact.
When the Turks threatened to take actual control of the country in 1899, the ruling Sheikh sought and eventually received British protection.
The "Kuwait Oil Company" discovered oil in Kuwait in 1938, but due to the eruption of World War II, it was not exported until 1946. The large-scale exploitation of oil reserves turned Kuwait into a large trading centre.
Kuwait remained a British protectorate until 1961 when it became independent under Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah. However, when Iraq claimed the emirate in the early 1960s, it once again received British protection.
In July 1961 Kuwait joined the Arab League and in 1963 became a member of the United Nations. Also in 1963 the first legislative elections were held and Sheikh Abdullah, the Emir of Kuwait, inaugurated the first National Assembly on 29 January1963.
In 1966 Kuwait and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia settled the "neutral zone" border dispute by dividing it equally between them. The "Central Bank of Kuwait" was created in 1969; a Social Security Law and a Law of Reserves for Future generations were passed in 1976. Oil changed the entire country in a few years and population's educational standards and life expectancy rose. Kuwait played a major role in establishing the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) consisting of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and the Sultanate of Oman in 1981.
A campaign of terror started in the early 1980s; the American embassy was bombed and a Kuwait Airways plane was hijacked; two bomb explosions claimed the lives of many innocent civilians in two sea-front cafés. There was also an assassination attempt in 1995 against His Highness the Emir and another Kuwaiti civilian airliner was later hijacked. Kuwait, like most Arab states, supported Iraq in the Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988).
Iraqi allegations of Kuwait and the UAE deliberately overproducing oil were followed by Sadam Husein moving his troops to the Kuwaiti-Iraqi borders. In the early hours of the 2nd of August 1990, the Iraqi troops invaded Kuwait and occupied the country until its liberation on the 26th of February 1991.
Kuwait has since then embarked on a continuous process of redeveloping and reconstructing itself to overcome the destruction of devastation caused by the Iraqi invasion and occupation. This process managed so far in salvaging basic amenities, restoring facilities in a determined bid to return the country to normalcy.


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‘Get your health on track’; Relaxation helps up reflexology’s efficacy
Once you have learned how to hold the feet correctly (as in what you learned from last week’s article, you can then move on to the first of the treatment techniques that you will be using when you do a reflexology treatment, whether it is for yourself or for someone else. Every reflexology treatment that you do, whether it is for you or someone else, should ideally begin with one or more types of light relaxation techniques. This is particularly important when you are treating someone other than yourself, and even more so, when you are treating someone who is negative, doesn’t believe in the treatment, or is nervous about it (especially when that person is ill, and already not in the best mood because of their illness), because that type of person is going to be looking for problems and you are going to want to make sure that they get an optimal treatment. The good news is that people like that will benefit from reflexology from many different perspectives, including that of de-stressing through the relaxation techniques that are done in the beginning.
There are many relaxation techniques that are nice to use, and they are all very similar to the techniques used in Swedish massage. When using the relaxation techniques you will begin on the right foot, move to the left foot, and then again back to the right, etc. After completing as many as you wish to use, you can then move on to the actual reflexology treatment itself (beginning on the right).
TechniqueWringing: This is a nice relaxation technique to begin with. You hold the foot (or hand) with your two hands (obviously this is a treatment that you can’t really use for self treatment) and you take the foot and wring it gently between your two hands. You will want to make sure that you are twisting it quite vigorously without going so far as to hurt the person by pinching their skin or anything. You will want to begin with the main part of the foot and work up to the toes. Then when you are done with the main part of the foot, you can do similarly on each individual toe, but make sure this is done very gently as the toes can be quite sensitive. This should be done for several repetitions.
Effleurage: This is a treatment that resembles a light stroking motion. This can be done all over both feet, and is very effective. This technique is done with the pads of the fingers, which you will firmly but gently glide all over the feet (or hands). While you don’t want to put a lot of pressure, you will want some pressure to get the maximum effect. The effect you will want to get here is that of massaging gently with the fingertips (mainly the pads) with some pressure, but not a lot.
Feathering: This technique is very similar to effleurage, but is much, much lighter. Basically, you take the very tips of your fingers and just brush them over the skin of the feet or hands of the person getting the reflexology treatment. This technique is so light that it is almost “tickly”, but it is important to note that it isn’t tickly at all. This is a great relaxation technique for starting out or ending any reflexology treatment.
Tapotement: This relaxation technique is a kind of tapping motion (often done in a rhythmic way) done with the fingers and even the entire cupped hand. This can be used all over the feet ankle and lower leg area. It is not as effective on the hands, although can be used with care (because the hands are less tough).
Circular Friction: This is a very useful method of relaxation to begin and end your treatment with. You use your fingers and entire hand to give circular motions all over the feet (or hands). This is very similar to the effleurage motion, and can be done effectively with the pads of your fingers. This is done with more pressure than you would normally use when doing effleurage but is still quite gentle. The point is for it to be relaxing, so you don’t want to use as much pressure on any particular point as you would during the actual reflexology treatment. This can be done for as long as you would like to continue as it is very comfortable for the person getting the treatment.
Vibrating (shaking): This technique is done by holding the foot or the hand between.
Pulling: This technique is quite similar to the wringing motion that you use to begin and end a reflexology treatment, and this is normally the last technique that I do before ending any treatment (but is also used at the beginning). This relaxation technique is done by holding the foot (or hand) firmly between your two hands in a kind of milking motion from bottom to top. This is mostly done on the entire body of the foot, all at the same time, but can also be used on individual toes. You use a small amount of pressure but make sure that you are holding quite firmly in order to get the maximum effect and while using plenty of friction, pull up from the bottom of the foot all the way up to the toes and beyond, repeating several times.
Naturally there are other relaxation techniques that are also very effective, but are more advanced and probably best left to the professionals. But the repertoire that I have given you here is plenty to start off with for sure, and will allow you to start out and end your own reflexology treatment very effectively. While you wouldn’t probably use most of these techniques while doing a self treatment, you could certainly use them for when you do a treatment for your children, family, and friends! Next week we will talk about doing your actual treatment and how you can effectively help yourself in many ways to get your health on track and enhance your well being.

Vitamins, nutrients vital for proper function of body
Last week we began to talk about why vitamins and nutrients are so important. Realistically, we can barely live without them. Every organ in your body needs vitamins and nutrients to survive. If you aren’t getting them sooner or later things are going to stop working right. Your cells simply can’t continue without food, just as you can’t continue without food. So, when all you eat is junk all day, you know for sure that you are doing what amounts to starving yourself. The only difference is that you feel full. Just imagine chewing on an oily piece of cardboard. Sound appetizing? I think not! That is basically all you are getting when you eat many types of junk food. But, an oily piece of cardboard is often better for you than many of the junk foods that are out on the market today. At least it has some fiber and hasn’t been refined to death. Many types of junk food are so refined that they don’t even qualify to be as good as cardboard.
There are many types of junk food and some kinds of fast food that have been analyzed by laboratories, and it was discovered that they have little or no nutrients at all. Even the meat in one well-known fast food restaurant had less protein that certain non-meat items. Now that is scary!The fact is that we really do need vitamins, and without them we are certain to become ill sooner or later, not to mention the sheer wear and tear that our bodies will take when we don’t take good care of them. I will use a metaphor that I have used many times before, which is how well we take care of our cars. When we take good care of our cars, they will serve us well and keep on running for years. But, when we don’t change the oil and filters, and keep them tuned up, pretty soon our cars are good for nothing. So, it is with our bodies.
Except the difference is that we can always buy a new car, but what can we do when our body gives out? Even with modern medicine, multi-organ transplants, and more, we can’t do a whole lot for a body that decides to give out once and for all. Thus, it is imperative that we do whatever we can to make sure that we are getting all the vitamins and nutrients that we need. This is preferably done with foods, or more specifically, whole foods, rather than supplements, whenever possible. These whole foods would ideally be taken from all of the various food groups, including proteins (either animal or vegetable), carbohydrates (including grains, vegetables, and fruits), and fats. If you eat everything that is required of your body daily, you will never, ever feel hungry and you probably won’t need to use supplements (unless you have some type of organic cause of deficiency). But when you fill your body with junk, then you feel full without any benefit. Most foods have several different types of vitamins and nutrients, so by eating a wide variety of foods, and by varying or rotating what you eat (ie don’t eat the same food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner), you should easily fulfill the requirements that your body has. It will take some work though, but once you get used to it, it will become easy.
So, we are back to the original question... why are these vitamins and nutrients that we’ve been talking about so important anyway? Well, the fact of the matter is that our bodies are made in such a way, that in order to function properly (our bodies perform thousands, even millions of hidden chemicals reactions every day, without us ever really knowing about any of it), we need to have vitamins and nutrients for these functions to take place. For example, one of the most important vitamins that we have is the B group of vitamins. They are absolutely essential for so many of the important functions of the body. Some of the functions that the B group of vitamins (which include biotin, folic acid, B1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 12, along with some other ones) do are: help cells to get their oxygen (along with Vitamin E) (and we can’t live without it), help get the important constituents from the foods that we eat (enzymes, for example), help to make the functions of our nervous systems work correctly, and help in overall good health (skin, hair, eyes, and more). People even get B injections to help when they have back and other bodily aches and pains.
Now, this is only one of the many vitamins that are required by the human body. We all know about the amazing importance of Vitamin C (protecting the body from toxins, fighting infectious invasions, etc). Vitamin D (helps keep our bones and teeth strong, etc), Vitamin E (helps to keep our circulatory systems running well, etc), and Vitamin A (for fertility and our eyes, etc) (remember those rabbits and the carrots?). And this is only the tip of the iceberg! Hopefully it is very clear now that everyone needs vitamins. There are no exceptions at all. And you simply can’t get them from eating junk foods. So, cease and desist! (Or at least cut down a lot). You need to be eating foods that contain those important vitamins and nutrients that are required so desperately by your bodies. And you can start right

Vitamins, nutrients vital for proper function of body
Last week we began to talk about why vitamins and nutrients are so important. Realistically, we can barely live without them. Every organ in your body needs vitamins and nutrients to survive. If you aren’t getting them sooner or later things are going to stop working right. Your cells simply can’t continue without food, just as you can’t continue without food. So, when all you eat is junk all day, you know for sure that you are doing what amounts to starving yourself. The only difference is that you feel full. Just imagine chewing on an oily piece of cardboard. Sound appetizing? I think not! That is basically all you are getting when you eat many types of junk food. But, an oily piece of cardboard is often better for you than many of the junk foods that are out on the market today. At least it has some fiber and hasn’t been refined to death. Many types of junk food are so refined that they don’t even qualify to be as good as cardboard.
There are many types of junk food and some kinds of fast food that have been analyzed by laboratories, and it was discovered that they have little or no nutrients at all. Even the meat in one well-known fast food restaurant had less protein that certain non-meat items. Now that is scary!The fact is that we really do need vitamins, and without them we are certain to become ill sooner or later, not to mention the sheer wear and tear that our bodies will take when we don’t take good care of them. I will use a metaphor that I have used many times before, which is how well we take care of our cars. When we take good care of our cars, they will serve us well and keep on running for years. But, when we don’t change the oil and filters, and keep them tuned up, pretty soon our cars are good for nothing. So, it is with our bodies.
Except the difference is that we can always buy a new car, but what can we do when our body gives out? Even with modern medicine, multi-organ transplants, and more, we can’t do a whole lot for a body that decides to give out once and for all. Thus, it is imperative that we do whatever we can to make sure that we are getting all the vitamins and nutrients that we need. This is preferably done with foods, or more specifically, whole foods, rather than supplements, whenever possible. These whole foods would ideally be taken from all of the various food groups, including proteins (either animal or vegetable), carbohydrates (including grains, vegetables, and fruits), and fats. If you eat everything that is required of your body daily, you will never, ever feel hungry and you probably won’t need to use supplements (unless you have some type of organic cause of deficiency). But when you fill your body with junk, then you feel full without any benefit. Most foods have several different types of vitamins and nutrients, so by eating a wide variety of foods, and by varying or rotating what you eat (ie don’t eat the same food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner), you should easily fulfill the requirements that your body has. It will take some work though, but once you get used to it, it will become easy.
So, we are back to the original question... why are these vitamins and nutrients that we’ve been talking about so important anyway? Well, the fact of the matter is that our bodies are made in such a way, that in order to function properly (our bodies perform thousands, even millions of hidden chemicals reactions every day, without us ever really knowing about any of it), we need to have vitamins and nutrients for these functions to take place. For example, one of the most important vitamins that we have is the B group of vitamins. They are absolutely essential for so many of the important functions of the body. Some of the functions that the B group of vitamins (which include biotin, folic acid, B1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 12, along with some other ones) do are: help cells to get their oxygen (along with Vitamin E) (and we can’t live without it), help get the important constituents from the foods that we eat (enzymes, for example), help to make the functions of our nervous systems work correctly, and help in overall good health (skin, hair, eyes, and more). People even get B injections to help when they have back and other bodily aches and pains.
Now, this is only one of the many vitamins that are required by the human body. We all know about the amazing importance of Vitamin C (protecting the body from toxins, fighting infectious invasions, etc). Vitamin D (helps keep our bones and teeth strong, etc), Vitamin E (helps to keep our circulatory systems running well, etc), and Vitamin A (for fertility and our eyes, etc) (remember those rabbits and the carrots?). And this is only the tip of the iceberg! Hopefully it is very clear now that everyone needs vitamins. There are no exceptions at all. And you simply can’t get them from eating junk foods. So, cease and desist! (Or at least cut down a lot). You need to be eating foods that contain those important vitamins and nutrients that are required so desperately by your bodies. And you can start right now!

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$100-laptops’, Microsoft team up
BOSTON (AP): The One Laptop Per Child project is about to find out whether Microsoft Corp, a rival the nonprofit group once derided, is the solution to its problems in spreading inexpensive portable computers to schoolchildren. Microsoft and the laptop organization announced Thursday that the nonprofit’s green-and-white “XO” computers now can run Windows in addition to their homegrown interface, which is built on the open Linux operating system. That had been anticipated for months, but it amounts to a major shift. Nicholas Negroponte, the founder of the laptop project – which aims to produce $100 (65 euros) computers but now sells them at $188 (121 euros) – acknowledged that having Windows as an option could reassure education ministers who have hesitated to buy XOs with its new interface, called Sugar. Negroponte had hoped to sell several million laptops by now; instead he has gotten about 600,000 orders.
OptionBeginning in limited runs next month, XO buyers will have the option of computers loaded with or without Windows. Versions with Windows will cost $18 (12 euros) to $20 (13 euros) more; $3 (2 euros) of that is for Windows, and the rest covers hardware adjustments, like an additional memory-card slot, needed to make Windows run.Soon Negroponte hopes to sell just one kind of machine with a “dual-boot” mode, meaning users would have Windows and Linux and choose which to run each time. Because that will take advantage of a broader hardware redesign, the dual-boot XOs will cost about $10 (6.46 euros) more than today’s versions, Negroponte said.Despite the higher price – and Windows’ inability to take advantage of some key features of the XO – Negroponte said his project would benefit from Microsoft’s strengths in selling and deploying technology.“I think our goals are dramatically enhanced with Microsoft’s decision and this partnership because we will reach many more children,” he said. “There are now many more countries prepared to look at the XO and collaborative learning and some of the things we stand for.”The partnership culminates an odd dance.Not long after Negroponte first dreamed up the idea of seeding the developing world with $100 (65 euros) laptops for education, he talked with Microsoft about using a version of Windows on the machines. That seemed to vanish before long, as Microsoft’s Bill Gates and a close partner, Intel Corp Chairman Craig Barrett, publicly dismissed the XOs’ scaled-back processing power and small screen.At first Negroponte wore the criticism as a badge of honor, saying it showed that his little group would upend the laptop market. “When you have both Intel and Microsoft on your case, you know you’re doing something right,” Negroponte said to cheers at a Linux convention in 2006.Negroponte had other reasons for pursuing a path separate from Windows. For one, Linux is free. That’s key when you’re trying to make a computer for $100 (65 euros). Plus, Linux was seen as easier to configure for the XOs’ specific innovations, such as its ultra-low power consumption.Negroponte and his crew also talked about how the open nature of Linux better suited the project’s vision for “constructivist” learning, with children teaching each other and themselves by tinkering with the computer. Negroponte has said he finds it sad when children learn to use computers mainly as tools for office automation.“The hundred-dollar laptop is an education project,” he often said. “It’s not a laptop project.”However, it’s enough of a laptop project that Negroponte is eager to speed XO sales and donations beyond their initial deployments, which include Haiti, Afghanistan, Rwanda, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay, Mongolia and Birmingham, Ala.Negroponte’s first big change was to make peace with Intel last year, in hopes of boosting XOs’ technical development and blunting competition from Intel’s Classmate PCs. But the relationship ended after only a few months.The Microsoft relationship looks sturdier. Microsoft engineers spent the past year customizing a version of Windows that can run on XOs. Even so, XOs running Windows for now can’t use some of the machines’ security features and their built-in “mesh” wireless networking.Negroponte indicated last month that eventually, Windows could be the sole operating system, with Sugar serving as educational software running on top of it. But he said Thursday he does not envision that happening.Still, a key question will be whether having Windows on the laptops means children make less use of Sugar, one of the project’s core innovations. Recently a splinter group formed to keep up development of Sugar, and Negroponte is enduring complaints that education is no longer his top priority. “OLPC changed its mission outright, and in the most ill-conceived way imaginable,” Ivan Krstic, a former security developer for the laptop group, recently wrote in an e-mail.

BALANCED DIET
Last week we informed you about which foods you can get your vitamins from. This week we are going to talk about the other important things that you need to get into your bodies in order for your bodies to function optimally. I am specifically talking about the minerals that our bodies require. Minerals are also important for the proper functioning of the human body. Without them, disease begins, and can eventually lead even to death.
The minerals that we hear about the most often are iron and calcium, but there are so many more that the body needs. Each one of them is imperative for the proper functioning of the organs. Some of them are needed in greater quantities than the others. For example, calcium is needed in far greater amounts than iron. But each of these minerals is extremely important, and without them we wouldn’t be alive. Thus, we have what are called “macro minerals”, which are the kinds of minerals that are needed in great amounts by the body, and “micro minerals”, which are also very important, but only needed in very small amounts.
FunctionMacro Minerals: The macro minerals that are imperative for the optimal function of our bodies are: calcium (this is particularly important for people suffering from diseases like osteoporosis, who need far more calcium than others) for strong teeth and bones, functioning muscles and nerves, helps to keep the balance of fluids in the body, and helps with proper blood clotting. Chloride, an electrolyte which helps the body to utilize the digestive system properly, control the carbon dioxide in our body (breathing system), helps regulate the balance of fluids in the body, and keeps the liver and joints healthy. Magnesium, for the proper functioning of the nerves and muscles in the body, helps in the forming of teeth and bones, helps in the processing of food energy, helps to control the temperature of the body, controls the blood pressure, strengthens the immune system, and general heart health.
Phosphorus, for the metabolism of protein, fat, and carbohydrate, helps to regulate chemical balance in the body, helps with the functioning of the nerves, and the proper function of the liver and kidneys. Potassium, which helps to keep the blood pressure regular, helps to maintain nerve and muscle function (including the heart), helps to control the balance of fluids in the body, and helps in kidney function. Sodium, for the proper functioning of the nerves and muscles, keeps the fluid in the body balanced, helps to control the blood pressure, helps int he transport of nutrients to the cells. Sulphur is important for general metabolism and the functioning of the nervous system, it helps in the formation of bodily organs such as hair, nails, cartilage, and other tissue, and helps in the detoxification of the body, in general.
RecommendThese are the minerals that we need more of. And in certain cases may even need to take supplements, although I don’t recommend supplements at all, preferring dietary intake of all vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. So, eat up of the foods that contain these minerals, because they are imperative for our health.
Micro Minerals: The micro minerals that we need are also imperative for the optimal functioning of our bodies, but are needed only in trace amounts. Minerals like: boron, chromium, cobalt, copper, fluorine, iodine, iron, manganese, molybdenum, selenium, and zinc are included in this important list. While just enough of these minerals is good, too much can mean problems, so we don’t want to get too much of a good thing. We can get both macro and micro minerals from the following foods: milk, cheese, yogurt, and other dairy, meats, poultry, seafood (even the bones we eat in some kinds of fish, like sardines, anchovies, salmon, etc), vegetables, especially dark green leafy ones, like romaine lettuce, broccoli, kale and others, nuts and seeds, fruits, dried fruit (like dates, raisins and apricots, which are all abundant here in Kuwait), eggs, whole grains (like wheat, brown rice, oats, etc), beans, lentils, and other pulses or legumes, and much more. Basically, if the food item hasn’t been processed, added to, or changed, (other than cooking it, or adding other whole natural foods to it), you should be able to benefit from it.
All of the minerals and trace minerals mentioned above can be found in basically all of the whole, natural foods that we eat, and if you eat a very balanced diet you should have no trouble in getting all of the minerals that you need. In fact, we get too many of some of them, like sodium, for example. When we get too many minerals in our bodies we might get other problems so we need to take care that our diets are well balanced. So, eat fresh, whole foods, and eat well, to make sure that you are getting all of the important minerals that we need every day.

Residence transfer
My residence was transferred to my current company in April 2007 but the restaurant which I was hired for opened in July 2007. From April to June 2007 my employer paid only 1 month’s salary because the owners told us that restaurant had not opened. I have spent 1 year with the company and I filed my resignation but my employer is not accepting it and told me that I have to get a replacement on my own before I resign. Please tell me what to do to get a release and will the labor office entertain my complaint because I have heard that you need to have a wasta in the labor office for them to entertain the complaint.

Answer: The company can’t stop you as you have already spent one year with this company, which is the requirement for local transfers. You also don’t need to find a replacement. Just resign and if it is not accepted file a complaint with the Labour Dept … you don’t need a wasta to file a complaint.The Arab Times invites questions on all aspects of Kuwaiti law. If you face a problem, or need specific advice on any legal matter, from commercial and investment law to divorce and labour. send your question to santhoshkumar51@yahoo.com

ASTHMA

Asthma occurs when the main air passages of your lungs, the bronchial tubes, become inflamed. The muscles of the bronchial walls tighten, and cells in the lungs produce extra mucus further narrowing your airways. This can cause minor wheezing to severe difficulty in breathing. In some cases, your breathing may be so labored that an asthma attack becomes life-threatening.
Asthma is a chronic but treatable condition
Signs and symptoms
Asthma signs and symptoms can range from mild to severe. You may have only occasional asthma episodes with mild, short-lived symptoms such as wheezing. In between episodes you may feel normal and have no difficulty breathing. Some people with asthma have chronic coughing and wheezing punctuated by severe asthma attacks.
Warning signs and symptoms of asthma in adults may include:
§ Increased shortness of breath or wheezing
§ Disturbed sleep caused by shortness of breath, coughing or wheezing
§ Chest tightness or pain
§ Increased need to use bronchodilators — medications that open up airways by relaxing the surrounding muscles
§ A fall in peak flow rates as measured by a peak flow meter, a simple and inexpensive device that allows you to monitor your own lung function
Children often have an audible whistling or wheezing sound when exhaling and frequent coughing spasms.
Exposure to various allergens and irritants may trigger your asthma symptoms. The following are common things that trigger asthma symptoms:
Allergens, such as pollen, animal dander or mold
Cockroaches and dust mites
Air pollutants and irritants.
Smoke
Strong odors or scented products or chemicals
Respiratory infections, including the common cold
Physical exertion, including exercise
Strong emotions and stress
Cold air
Certain medications, including beta blockers, aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Sulfites, preservatives added to some perishable foods
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which stomach acids back up into your esophagus. GERD may trigger an asthma attack or make an attack worse.
Sinusitis
Treatment
There are several types of medications available for treating asthma. Most people use a combination of long-term control medications and quick relief medications. Your doctor can help you decide which option is best for you based on your age and the severity of your symptoms. In general, the main types of asthma medications are:
1-Long-term- control medications. These are used regularly to control chronic symptoms and prevent asthma attacks.
2-Quick-relief medications. You use these as needed for rapid, short-term relief of symptoms during an asthma attack.
3-Medications for allergy-induced asthma. These decrease your body's sensitivity to a particular allergen and your immune system from reacting to allergens.
Long-term control medicationsThese medications are usually taken every day on a long-term basis, to control persistent asthma.
Inhaled corticosteroids. These anti-inflammatory drugs are the most effective medications for asthma. They reduce inflammation in your airways and prevent blood vessels from leaking fluid into your airway tissues.
Corticosteroids help decrease the frequency of your attacks and reduce the need for other medications you may use to control your symptoms. Because inhaled corticosteroids control most forms of asthma by delivering medication directly to your airways, they have a lower risk of side effects than are associated with oral corticosteroids.
Side effects associated with inhaled corticosteroids can include hoarseness or loss of voice, oral yeast infections (thrush), and cough. Long-term use of inhaled corticosteroids may slightly increase the risk of skin thinning, bruising, osteoporosis, eye pressure and cataracts. In children, inhaled corticosteroids may slow growth.
Long-acting beta-2 agonists (LABAs). These medications are part of a group of medications called bronchodilators, which open up constricted airways. Long-acting beta-2 agonists, such as salmeterol and formoterol , last at least 12 hours. They're used to control moderate and severe asthma and to prevent nighttime symptoms. Salmeterol or formoterol are used on a regular schedule along with inhaled corticosteroids and should not be used as the main treatment for asthma.
Leukotriene modifiers. These drugs reduce the production or block the action of leukotrienes — substances released by cells in your lungs during an asthma attack.
Cromolyn and nedocromil. Although they're not effective for everyone, daily use of inhalant may help prevent attacks of mild to moderate asthma. They may also be used to help prevent asthma triggered by exercise.
Theophylline. You take this bronchodilator in pill form every day. It may be helpful for relieving your nighttime symptoms of asthma. But theophylline may cause side effects, such as nausea and vomiting, severe abdominal pain, diarrhea, acid reflux, confusion, fast or irregular heartbeat, and nervousness. If you're taking theophylline, get regular blood tests to make sure you're getting the correct dosage.
Quick-relief medications Short-acting bronchodilators — often called "rescue" or "quick-relief" medications —stop the symptoms of an asthma attack in progress. You take these medications when you begin to have symptoms, such as coughing, wheezing, chest tightness or shortness of breath. You may also use short-acting bronchodilators to prevent an asthma attack when your peak flow meter shows that your readings are lower than normal.
Short-acting beta-2 agonists. These bronchodilators begin working within minutes and last four to six hours. But they can't keep symptoms from coming back. The most commonly used short-acting bronchodilator for asthma is albuterol.
Ipratropium (Atrovent). Your doctor might prescribe this anticholinergic for the immediate relief of your asthma symptoms.
Oral and intravenous corticosteroids for asthma attacks. These corticosteroids — including prednisone, methylprednisolone, hydrocortisone and others — may be taken to treat acute asthma attacks or very severe asthma. They may take a few hours or a few days to be fully effective. Long-term use of these medications can cause serious side effects, including cataracts, loss of bone mineral (osteoporosis) , muscle weakness, decreased resistance to infection, high blood pressure and thinning of the skin. Asthma attacks can be life-threatening and should be managed by a doctor.
Medications for asthma triggered by allergiesOther medications focus on treating allergy triggers for asthma and include:
Immunotherapy. Allergy-desensitiza tion shots (immunotherapy) may help if you have allergic asthma that can't be easily controlled by avoiding triggers. You'll begin with skin tests to determine which allergens trigger your asthma symptoms, followed by a series of therapeutic injections containing small doses of those allergens. You generally receive injections once a week for a few months, then once a month for a period of three to five years. Over time, you should lose your sensitivity to the allergens. Immunotherapy isn't for everyone, though. You're most likely to benefit if it's clear you have allergic asthma. In addition, immunotherapy carries the risk of an allergic reaction to the shot. Life-threatening reactions are rare but possible.
Anti-IgE monoclonal antibodies. If you have allergies, your immune system produces allergy-causing IgE antibodies to attack substances that generally cause no harm, such as pollen, dust mites and pet dander. If you have allergic asthma that's difficult to control, omalizumab may reduce the number of asthma attacks you experience by blocking the action of these antibodies. That way your immune system isn't prompted to react and cause the inflammation that makes breathing difficult.
It is used in children over 12 years old and adults with moderate to severe asthma caused by an allergy, if all other treatments have failed.
It is delivered by injection every two to four weeks. Risks include the possibility of a severe reaction within two hours of receiving the shot, blood-clotting problems, and a possible link to cancer. That link is currently being studied. Also, if you're pregnant or breast-feeding, tell your doctor beforehand.
Treatment by severity for better controlTreatment based on asthma severity can help you control your asthma. According to guidelines from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, asthma therapy should be flexible and based on changes in symptoms, which should be assessed thoroughly each time you see your doctor. Then, treatment can be adjusted accordingly.
For example, if your asthma is well controlled, your doctor may prescribe less medicine. If your asthma is not well controlled or getting worse, your doctor may increase your medication and recommend more frequent visits.
Prevention
The best way to prevent asthma attacks is to identify and avoid indoor and outdoor allergens and irritants. That's easier said than done because thousands of outdoor allergens and irritants — ranging from pollen and mold to cold air and air pollution — can trigger your attacks. A number of indoor allergens, including dust mites, cockroaches, pet dander and mold, can do the same. A common asthma irritant is tobacco smoke.
Even if you reduce indoor and outdoor allergens and irritants, managing asthma can be challenging. It often takes ongoing communication and teamwork with your doctor. But by working together, you and your doctor can design a step-by-step plan for living with your condition. In addition to knowing and avoiding your triggers, develop an action plan, monitor your breathing and treat attacks early.

1-Treat attacks early. If you act quickly, you're less likely to have a severe attack. You also won't need as much medication to control your symptoms. When your peak flow measurements decrease and alert you to an impending attack, take your medication as instructed and immediately stop any activity that may have triggered the attack. If your symptoms don't improve, get medical help as directed in your action plan.
Although many people with asthma rely on medications to relieve symptoms and control inflammation, you can do several things on your own to maintain overall health and lessen the possibility of attacks:
2-Exercise. You don't have to be sedentary if you have asthma. Regular exercise can strengthen your heart and lungs so that they don't have to work so hard. Aim for 30 minutes of exercise on most days. If you've been inactive, start slowly and try to gradually increase your activity over time. Keep in mind that exercising in cold temperatures may trigger symptoms. If you do exercise in cold temperatures, wear a face mask to warm the air you breathe. And don't exercise in temperatures below zero. Activities such as golf, walking and swimming are less likely to trigger attacks, but be sure to discuss any exercise program with your doctor.
3-Use your air conditioner. Air conditioning helps reduce the amount of airborne pollen from trees, grasses and weeds that finds its way indoors. Air conditioning also lowers indoor humidity and can reduce your exposure to dust mites. If you don't have air conditioning, try to keep your windows closed during pollen season.
4-Decontaminate your decor. Minimize dust that may aggravate nighttime symptoms by replacing certain items in your bedroom. For example, encase pillows, mattresses and box springs in dust-proof covers. Remove carpeting and install hardwood or linoleum flooring. Use washable curtains and blinds.
5-Maintain optimal humidity. Keep humidity low in your home and office. If you live in a damp climate, talk to your doctor about using a dehumidifier.
6-Keep indoor air clean. Have a utility company check your air conditioner and furnace once a year. Change the filters in your furnace and air conditioner according to the manufacturer's instructions. Also consider installing a small-particle filter in your ventilation system. If you use a humidifier, change the water daily.
7-Reduce pet dander. If you're allergic to dander, avoid pets with fur or feathers. Having pets regularly bathed or groomed also may reduce the amount of dander in your surroundings.
8-Clean regularly. Clean your home at least once a week. Because cleaning stirs up dust, however, wear a mask or, if you can, have someone else clean.
9-Limit use of contact lenses. Try substituting eyeglasses for your contact lenses when the pollen count is high. Pollen grains can become trapped under the lenses.
10-Control heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It's possible that the acid reflux that causes heartburn may damage lung airways and worsen asthma symptoms. If you have frequent or constant heartburn, talk to your doctor about treatment options.

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Mumbai (PTI): Riding on Sanath Jayasuriya's swashbuckling, unbeaten knock of 114 that contained an amazing eleven sixes and ten fours, Mumbai Indians outclassed Chennai Super Kings by nine wickets for their fourth straight win after four losses in the Indian Premier League here on Wednesday.
The Sri Lankan veteran flicked, slashed and pulled the short-pitched balls served to him on a platter by the visiting team's bowlers as the home team, chasing Chennai's total of 156 for six, surged to a comprehensive win in only the 14th over.
Jayasuriya finished the match with a flourish by slamming Lankan compatriot Chamara Kapugedara for 26 runs in five balls, with three sixes to boot.
It was the 'Marauder from Matara' who stole the honours of the day with clean hitting as he took the match away in the first six overs when 78 runs were made, mainly through his efforts.
He ran away to his fifty in 25 balls and his hundred came from just 45 balls, studded with seven fours and 10 sixes.
Jayasuriya and fit-again Mumbai Indians skipper Sachin Tendulkar, who made 12 in 16 balls with a six and a four, put on 82 for the first wicket in only 44 balls to condemn the visitors to a comprehensive defeat, their fourth in 10 games.
The Lankan lost Tendulkar in the eighth over, bowled through the gate by Joginder Sharma when the champion batsman tried to play an on-drive, but carried on relentlessly to ensure that the home team

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Introduction to Cash Flow Statement
The official name for the cash flow statement is the statement of cash flows. We will use both names throughout AccountingCoach.com.
The statement of cash flows is one of the main financial statements. (The other financial statements are the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of stockholders' equity.)
The cash flow statement reports the cash generated and used during the time interval specified in its heading. The period of time that the statement covers is chosen by the company. For example, the heading may state "For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2006" or "The Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2006".
The cash flow statement organizes and reports the cash generated and used in the following categories:
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