tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55195959507264692402024-02-07T03:07:56.696-08:00City LoungeLivin' the city life!Sundus Rasheedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04029733318229238282noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519595950726469240.post-73560238981593321162018-06-19T06:06:00.000-07:002018-06-19T06:06:30.250-07:00[Sports] Players To Watch This World Cup 2018 - Part 1 of 3<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This is a painstakingly curated list of the best looking faces and bodies from the bevy of beauties inflicted upon us for the FIFA World Cup. Some people have Dream Teams, we have The Dreamy Team.</div>
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Well groomed facial hair. No outrageous hair style. This old school masculine beauty is a lover for all times. Perhaps even husband material.<br />
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;">2. Australia - Jamie McLaren</span></u></b></div>
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We are completely underwhelmed by the Australian team. They have none of the dashing good looks of their cricketing counter parts. But we do a have winner in Jamie McLaren's tattooed arm.</div>
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<u><b><span style="font-size: large;">3. Belgium - Dries Mertens</span></b></u></div>
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While the Belgians offer a range of caramel tones to choose from, we picked this one based on his emotional performance and gesturing on the field. Facial hair also on point.</div>
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<u><b><span style="font-size: large;">4. Brazil - Fernandinho</span></b></u></div>
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Why does the Brazilian team have only first names? Any who, we don't really care about that. We care about the arms and eyes of this beauty.</div>
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<u><b><span style="font-size: large;">5. Columbia - Radamel Falcao</span></b></u></div>
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It was difficult to put up only one picture of this Columbian cutie but a smiling man is always a sexier man. </div>
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<u><b><span style="font-size: large;">6. Costa Rica - Cristian Gamboa</span></b></u></div>
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Is it easy to find such specimens on the Costa Rican islands? We don't think so.</div>
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<u><b><span style="font-size: large;">7. Croatia - Vedran Corluka</span></b></u></div>
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This took some time. But we like Vedran's hair style, among other assets of course.</div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;">8. Denmark - Kasper Schmeichel</span></u></b></div>
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Like choosing from a line up fairy tale princes, the Danish team is down right delightful. But their keeper is most definitely a keeper.</div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;">9. Egypt - Ramadan Sobhy</span></u></b></div>
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We have a major soft spot for all things Egyptian, but this kitty in particular has our heart aflutter. Nice bottom too.</div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;">10. England - Jordan Henderson</span></u></b></div>
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While it may remain impossible to match the original English Rose, David Beckham, Jordan Henderson still makes a welcome addition to our bouquet.</div>
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This list is by no means exhaustive. We would love to hear about which players you would like to play with this fantasy season. Watch out for more goodies in Part 2 & 3!</div>
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Sundus Rasheedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04029733318229238282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519595950726469240.post-51528832876328933592018-01-12T18:23:00.000-08:002018-01-12T18:23:20.228-08:00[Food] Karachi Eat 2018: The Predictions<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It's all get a little overwhelming come Karachi Eat time. I make a plan of all the things I plan to eat, get there, get confused and eat the same things over and over again. I will probably do the same thing this year. But you can be better. Follow my plan.<br />
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1. Chapli Kebabs at National ka Pakistan<br />
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Good chapli kebabs are hard to find - the right mix of meat and fat, fried to a crisp with soft buttery naans. Tried these babies at Food Republic 2018 and loved them!<br />
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Run by the differently talented children of the Ujala school and their friends, they will be serving cookies, brownies, hot chocolate shots and pizza fries. Be sure to drop, do some shots, take pictures and tell others about these wonderful young people.<br />
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They have a donut burger. Enough said! Been watching this beauty on Carnival Eats and now she will be mine. Succulent beef patty in sweet glazed donuts. Like taste buds gone wild!<br />
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Sundus Rasheedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04029733318229238282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519595950726469240.post-27158689967111945162017-12-28T03:47:00.000-08:002017-12-28T03:47:07.521-08:00[Travel] PIA Poised to Take Off!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">This time it's true.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-size: 12pt; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Solidly based on a business plan developed for the first time in a decade, PIA is in the midst of implementing the first phase, V1 as its called after the V1 Velocity that an aircraft achieves on the runway before committing to fly, to turn around the company in 18 months and achieve profitability by 2022, if not earlier. The operating reports from last couple of months confirm PIA’s upward trajectory. The strength of the plan can be seen in the positive results seen as sales rose by 29% since the month of October 2017, and growing every day. Efficiency and innovative solutions fuelling organic growth being pursued, alongside a culture change towards enhanced customer satisfaction and experience, greater accountability, and human resource management (the hallmarks of PIA’s Business Plan for next Five Years, suitably called ‘Fast Forward’)<i>. </i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">With a 67% and growing market share in the domestic market, Pakistan International Airlines, is already the national market leader, carrying millions of passengers over largest domestic network, covering all parts of the country. Now the aim is to gain glory on the international realm. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In this endeavour a clear roadmap till 2022 has been outlined in the recently launched Business Plan. With a turnaround of the airline promised in 18 months, work is in full gear to achieve the goals. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The global context of the airline industry in which the airline companies find themselves operating is evolving rapidly and has moved away from airlines being merely transport to a lifestyle. After all, travel is a life style. To become globally relevant, PIA is changing its business practices and has set clear set of targets till 2022: Increase the fleet from 36 to 43; Increase the revenue by almost 100%; move from an operating loss to an operating profit of 6 Billion; and increase direct networking points from 50 to 57 and virtual network to over 100. PIA also has set itself a new vision, a truly global profitable airline while being the pride of Pakistan, with customer centricity and excellence in everything as the guiding principles. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Using the same customer centricity inspired “Glocal” approach; PIA is changing its culture towards greater accountability, efficient human resource management, and enhanced focus on the reason for being in business, the customers. The airline is now embarking upon the most drastic transformation of its business model yet, shifting from a purely point to point model towards a Hybrid Hub and Spoke Model, to provide greater flexibility to the passengers through convenient connections, greater number of frequencies and attracting non ethnic international passengers as well via gateway of new Islamabad International Airport. This model is not just better to serve the customer, but also is much cost effective which will contribute towards airline’s sustained profitability. A strong attention is being given on creating efficiencies and improving services, targeting Skytrax rating to 4 stars by 2022 from current 3 stars.</span></span></div>
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As Karachi gets its so called winter, we see warmer menus, fashion and sometimes even conversations. It is also time to change your playlist and respect the season's wishes. This is just to warm you up, a little bit while you sip on your hot chocolate or mulled wine with a loved one or your imagination.<br />
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<b><span style="color: magenta;">No, I won't stop loving you. Why should I?</span></b><br />
For those of us in long distance relationships and wondering with each leaving if this is worth it. It is. If he/she doesn't agree make them listen to Phil Collins.<br />
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Cat Stevens encapsulates the unique air of Katmandu Valley. It is a place where you will lose your sense of time and place and find yourself slowing down to savour it's warmth and unexplained attraction. Katmandu is an acquired taste that once you acquire is difficult to let go of.</div>
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Kishore da brings the heat in this number. The lust, longing and love for one's lover is burning up my headphones.</div>
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The portfolio of his achievements during his two-and-a-half-year stay is very impressive. Under his leadership, Jazz overturned its slide into becoming the market leader in terms of sales and subscriber growth. He architected and executed the re-emergence of Jazz as an umbrella brand to different verticals and setting the course for its digital ambition. </div>
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Within the organization, he was instrumental in removing red-tapism and creating a more productive, effective and streamlined marketing department. Handling the media, he brought in cost-effective and fruitful strategies to make Jazz a brand on top on everyone’s mind. He expanded the brand’s scope from being a mere commercial entity to a more altruistic corporation with a purpose. A marketer par excellence, the brand won PAS awards year after year under him.</div>
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Mr. Khan led the way to the highly successful collaboration with Lahore Qalandars which led to the world’s largest cricket talent hunt initiative Jazz Rising Stars. The award-winning initiative has changed the fate of aspiring cricketers who are bringing fame to the country. He played an instrumental role in the merger between Jazz and Warid and its ongoing transition, making it the most loved digital company. Fearless and strategic, Shahbaz Maqsood Khan has played a pivotal part in the launch of Veon, a global platform that is changing digital lifestyles of Pakistanis.</div>
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Sundus Rasheedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04029733318229238282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519595950726469240.post-90219657823048491412017-06-04T20:11:00.003-07:002017-06-04T20:11:31.092-07:00[Event] The All New Xiaomi Redmi 4X arrives in Pakistan!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">With the launch of
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">One of the world’s leading technology company Xiaomi launched Redmi 4X in
Pakistan on Saturday through distribution partner SmartLink Technology. The
launch event took place in Lahore on Friday and was hosted by none other than
the witty Taimur Salahuddin AKA Mooroo.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Audiences were provided double dose of entertainment with the hilarious
jokes of Mooroo and scintillating performances by Pakistan’s leading band Noori
and Nescafe Basement band with Altamash Sarver who made audiences dance to
their favourite tracks. The stunning Mira Sethi also made a special guest
appearance who was all praises for the newly launched Smartphone, equipped with
the latest technology in an affordable price.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Smartlink Technologies Marketing Director Ahmed Butt was quoted as saying,
“Majority of the Pakistani consumers prefer to purchase smartphones remaining
in this price bracket and thus this bracket has always remained a key market
for all brands. We have confidence that Redmi 4X will be a hit within its own
price bracket, as the smartphone surely outperforms its competition in the
market.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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features a full metal body, is the slimmest in design at just 8.65mm of
thickness and weighs a mere 150g. Equipped with a 4100mAh battery, Redmi 4X has
an impressive standby time of up to 18 days! Bid those dying battery issues
adieu! It will be available with a 3GB RAM and 32GB storage, so users can
multi-task more efficiently, having more space for their downloaded
applications and images. Redmi 4X will be available in the markets from
Saturday in black a price of Rs 18,900.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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mistore.pk and at authorised online sales agents including Daraz.pk and
Yayvo.com.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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4X will ship with MIUI 8 which builds in several technology breakthroughs such
as being able to clone apps and manage multiple accounts on the same phone.
This means that users can have two instances of a messaging app on the same
phone that correspond to different accounts, removing the inconvenience of
having to log in and out on the same app. With MIUI 8, users can also split
their smartphones into two accounts. This means that a different password or
fingerprint can allow you to access a different home screen entirely, with independent
apps and data. According to their needs, users can choose to merge certain data
such as the address book and their call log history.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Xiaomi was founded in 2010 by serial
entrepreneur Lei Jun based on the vision “innovation for everyone”. We believe
that high-quality products built with cutting edge technology should be made
accessible to everyone. We create remarkable hardware, software, and internet
services for and with the help of our Mi fans. We incorporate their feedback
into our product range, which currently includes Mi and Redmi smartphones, Mi
TVs and set-top boxes, Mi routers, and Mi Ecosystem products including smart
home products, wearables and other accessories. With more than 70 million
handsets sold in 2015, Xiaomi is expanding its footprint across the world to
become a global brand. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Established in 2016,
Smartlink Technologies is a brainchild of a pool of professionals whose
strong vision and even stronger conviction paved the way for an exclusive
partnership with Xiaomi. We believe in reaching out to both the low-end and the
high-end consumers and still give out state-of-the-art and warranted products
at the best possible prices. We live in an age where the digital world meanders
from smartphones to smart everything – we see it all around us.
Smartlink Technologies strives to connect latest technology with modern
and innovative sales techniques to change not only how brands are marketed but
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Sundus Rasheedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04029733318229238282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519595950726469240.post-90021703010265125982017-03-29T06:13:00.002-07:002017-03-29T06:13:58.019-07:00[Health] Smile Like You Mean It. <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">They say you have not understood the really meaning of pain until you get a toothache. Well. Actually, I said that, not them. A toothache is definitely one of the most painful experiences I have ever had. Oral health is absolutely as it is indicative of and can be a precursor to many health issues. As World Oral Health Day was celebrated on 20th March, oral healthcare brand Shield did a major public service campaign with #ShieldYourSmile and providing free check ups across major cities of Pakistan. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">According to the Academy of General Dentistry, there is a relationship between gum (periodontal) disease and health complications such as a stroke and heart disease. Women with gum disease also show higher incidences of pre-term, low birth-weight babies.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Other research shows that more than 90% of all systemic diseases (diseases involving many organs or the whole body) have oral manifestations, including swollen gums, mouth ulcers, dry mouth and excessive gum problems. Such diseases include diabetes, leukemia, oral cancer, pancreatic cancer, heart disease and kidney disease.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Your poor oral hygiene can actually lead to other health problems, including:</span></div>
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.75em 0em; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0.5em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Problems with the heart and other major organs.</strong> Mouth infections can affect major organs. For example, the heart and heart valves can become inflamed by bacterial endocarditis, a condition that affects people with heart disease or anyone with damaged heart tissue.</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.75em 0em; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0.5em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Digestion problems.</strong> Digestion begins with physical and chemical processes in the mouth, and problems here can lead to intestinal failure, irritable bowel syndrome and other digestive disorders.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At home, you can practice good oral hygiene like so: </span></div>
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.75em 0em; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0.5em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Brush twice a day</strong> for at least two minutes, using fluoridated toothpaste.</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.75em 0em; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0.5em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Floss daily</strong> to remove plaque from places your toothbrush can't reach.</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.75em 0em; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0.5em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Eat a healthy diet</strong> to provide the nutrients necessary (vitamins A and C, in particular) to prevent gum disease.</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.75em 0em; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0.5em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Avoid cigarettes and smokeless tobacco</strong>, which are known to contribute to gum disease and oral cancer.</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.75em 0em; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0.5em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Visit the dentist regularly</strong> for cleanings and exams. This is one of the most effective ways to detect the early signs of gum disease.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To know more about oral health care, check out: www.facebook.com/shieldmuskurahat</span><br />
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Sundus Rasheedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04029733318229238282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519595950726469240.post-954314606110620712016-12-25T21:45:00.000-08:002016-12-25T21:45:41.446-08:00RIP my love, George <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I am not sure what I should write about George Michael that could possibly explain what an influence he was on my life, or rather what he meant to me. From Last Christmas to Amazing - the crucifix earring and the stubble, the supermodels and the erotic music videos, George Michael defined pop culture,particularly fashion and sexuality for an entire generation. </div>
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He was my first crush. He defined the kind of man I would look for and desire in the years to come. Rugged,older, broken,confident, damaged,sexy and intensely sexual. A man who could be both Father Figure and Fast Love(r). </div>
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Imagine the disappointment of women when he was outed. Some how, that made him even more relatable.Not all of us are brave enough to 'come out'. He struggled with what was expected of him as a gay man. In fact, he once said his life had become tougher since the public declaration of his homosexuality. His big, fat Greek family was important to him and part of the reason for him staying in the closet was that. More than ever before, I loved George Michael for his emotional weakness and blatant sexual 'misdemeanour.'</div>
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He easily discarded earlier versions of himself with such rage.From Wham! to a solo artist, burning the infamous Faith jacket in Freedom 90, from straight to gay. He lived many lives in one. Yet, he remained true to his sound. You were more than the music to me. Thank you for being you. RIP George Michael.</div>
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Sundus Rasheedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04029733318229238282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519595950726469240.post-45868779947305172732016-12-23T04:24:00.000-08:002016-12-23T04:45:18.192-08:00[Travel] All I Want For Christmas Is.....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
... TO SPEND TIME SHOPPING AT MY FAVORITE MALLS!<br />
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Yes, I confess I am a mall rat. Considering the climate we live in, a nice air-conditioned space with dining, entertainment and shopping options is the best place to even. And if you are travelling to the cooler regions, it's a good idea to get warmed up in a mall. Here's where I would rather be:<br />
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1. Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia<br />
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The Year End Sale in Malaysia is a force of nature. The discounts are huge and the shoppers are fierce! Suria KLCC is one of my favorite destinations in KLCC and not just for the shopping. The dining options are endless (one of the best Nasi Ayam/Chicken Rice can be found at the Signatures Food Court on Level 2), a tropical park and a 12 screen cinema. Oh, and Aquaria KLCC, Petronas Art Gallery.... and so much <a href="http://www.suriaklcc.com.my/whats-hot/#" target="_blank">more!</a><br />
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2. Dolmen Mall Clifton, Karachi, Pakistan<br />
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The greatest part about this one, it's home! Feels and smells like any international retail space should. The mall hosts fun activities from time to time but for a mall rat the best one is a nice, fat sale. This year's sale goes from 16th Dec to 1st Jan (I think it should be extended to include the next pay check). For a list of the all discounts offered go <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DolmenMall/?fref=ts" target="_blank">here. </a> Besides the discounts there's Sunday brunch specials at the food court with live music, a Beauty Lounge and Kids Arena as well. And lots of activities for adults too, shop and win style. Because free stuff is always a winning feeling! They also have a bunch of online contests happening so do find them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat as well!<br />
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Not only is VivoCity Mall the gateway to Sentosa Island, it is a destination in it's own right. And come Christmas season, the sales and freebies alone demand that you spend an entire day there. In terms of dining, your options range from Burger King to Jamie's Italian. The mall also has a 300 m water front boardwalk, a rooftop amphitheatre and a water feature the size of four Olympic sized pools! Is this a mall or WHAT? This Christmas, there's 107 ft tall tree and similar sized discounts all across the mall.<br />
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Sundus Rasheedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04029733318229238282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519595950726469240.post-61988708074057807662016-10-18T05:27:00.000-07:002016-12-25T21:46:19.025-08:00[Education] Horlicks and WWF Pakistan’s Initiative to Empower Ceative Minds!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The education system has long been criticized
for rewarding conformity rather than creativity. As a teacher, I do feel that
conformity is crucial in some areas. However, enabling creativity in young
people propels them to achieve more than teachers and parents expect of them.
Most importantly, enabling and encouraging creativity allows each child to
learn in his/her own style. As educators, it is our duty to tailor our teaching
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There is also the widely held belief that the
content taught in school, or rather the way the content is taught has very
little connect to the outside world. So while our students may understand
theories and principles, they may not be able make the connection between
theories and physical manifestations. This is connected to the idea of
'mindfulness'. Not just children, but adults as well, are not mindful or aware
of their surroundings - why do things happen the way they do, how can we
improve our surroundings, what is my role in the bigger scheme of things -
these are kind of reflective learners we need to nurture. It is important for
parents, teachers, schools and even big businesses to realize this. After all,
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As a 'new' teacher, I have been going through
some extensive training. It is encouraging to see that the focus of new
teaching methodology is creativity, individuality and reflection. As a new
generation of teachers takes over, I hope to see a generation of empowered
students who take responsibility of their own learning and are mindful of their
surroundings. It is now also time for big businesses to also step up - invest
in a more creative workforce for the future! Horlicks Pakistan has recently
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Horlicks Pakistan in association with WWF brings
#DreamsForTomorrow, an art competition that will take place in
schools across Pakistan, bringing out the creative side of students. The
campaign is focused towards engaging school going kids and their parents in a
creative process of talking about a child’s dreams for the
future. Participating schools will be given books that contain stories
designed separately for each grade, providing the necessary direction for the
creation of the artwork. All schools will be submitting their
entries for the competition. If you are a parent or a child reading this,
contact your school to find out if your school is part of the program. You can
also find more details on this Facebook event page.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Horlicks Pakistan was kind enough to send over a
kit for me to go through and make a mess painting with my nephew. While my 3-year-old
nephew has usurped the art supplies, the books are an invaluable resource for
children in Grade 1 to 10. The books are concise and written in the local
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I remember filling in the WWF Sticker Book of
Animals when I was a child. The joy it brought to me was immense – the
agonizing over the Number 1 sticker ‘The Giant Panda’ led to many sleepless
nights; learning about different species, the sense of responsibility and
accomplishment was amazing! I hope that with #DreamsForTomorrow, this generation
of Pakistani children can experience the same wonder and mindfulness that it
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Although I clearly remember the pre-internet age when we looked forward to watching Star World sitcoms and Ninja Turtles. However, I cannot imagine a world without the interwebs now. Every now and then I do get nostalgic about the good old days but then I quickly remember how much they sucked. In the case that we do get sucked back into those days, here's some creative ways you can kill time at work without internet.<br />
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1. Chronicle your love life. Its time to start counting the hits and misses.<br />
2. Paper football. You do not even have to have a partner. Just staple some paper into a ball and you're good to go!<br />
3. Compliment your married coworkers on their weddings rings. People love talking about themselves so ask them how they met their better half.<br />
4. Read the company handbook. Because why not.<br />
5. Write down a business plan. Work on it during your employers' time, using their resources.<br />
6. Plan your weekend shenanigans.<br />
7. Clean your workspace. Your boss just might notice how dedicated you are.<br />
8. Get faster internet.<br />
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Sundus Rasheedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04029733318229238282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519595950726469240.post-54441971201426163852016-08-24T09:56:00.001-07:002016-08-24T09:56:58.786-07:00[Event]: Azadi Weekend!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I am not much a public celebration person. I tend to avoid going outdoors on festival days for several reasons:<br />
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2. August is sticky and everyone is smelly<br />
3. There's no lights to look at.<br />
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Yup, Karachi does not light up for Eid or 14th August the way it should. I suppose I am spoilt with celebrations having spent time in Malaysia (mostly in malls) where every festival is celebrated with such zest, fervour, decorations, promotions and sales! Luckily for me, Dolmen Mall exists.<br />
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It was lovely to see the atrium decked up in green and white, stalls selling patriotic T-shirts and badges, photobooths and just the general festive air that the space that to offer. Call me materialistic and missing the point of 'independence' but sales count!<br />
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So I put on my super duper patriotic Sonya Battla kurta and hit the mall not once but twice over the azadi weekend. It was also great for my Instagram following and I got to attend an InstaMeet! It was almost like a scavenger hunt and while I am a bit late to the InstaMeet party, I thoroughly enjoyed it!</div>
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Who knew a trip to the mall would bring out the patriot in me? Dolmen Mall completes me. Those who know me well, know this well.</div>
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Here's to freedom! Freedom to live life to the fullest and spend our money any which way we like! Pakistan Zindabad!</div>
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Sundus Rasheedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04029733318229238282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519595950726469240.post-47866255008164510942016-08-08T03:50:00.001-07:002016-08-08T03:50:23.862-07:00Education for Kids: Parental and School Teaching
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<p dir="ltr">In the early year of a child’s up-bringing, education plays a great role. This means the contribution both at school from teachers and at home from parents. While both forms are important for the kids, maintaining balance between them is something that shouldn’t be ignored at any cost. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Kids these days end up spending a lot of time at schools which makes their teachers, friends and other students the primary source of learning. This plays a great role in shaping their personalities. While education at school is inclined towards academic and social up-bringing, the education at home solely focuses on the moral and ethical up-bringing of a child. Both parents and teachers play a vital role in shaping a child’s career, personality, decision making skills and abilities to function and adjust in the society. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Keeping that in mind, it is essential that a child gets, if not, perfect than a balanced mix of both in his or her growing years. Parents and teachers should always be aligned with the changes in the child’s behavior, the addition and subtractions to his or her daily requirements and how they are responsive to changes.<br>
To ensure a balance, both parents and teachers should actively make an effort to engage the child in discussions, earning trusts and maintaining an overall environment. Kids these days learn so much from media and their surroundings, it’s the parents and teachers who have to build that sense of understanding for the kids to comprehend what they see, experience and learn.</p>
Sundus Rasheedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04029733318229238282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519595950726469240.post-54769294338268423392016-08-02T05:45:00.000-07:002016-08-02T05:45:56.649-07:00[Tech]: The Infinix Hot S<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Patience is a virtue they say. And I really wish I had waited for the launch of the Infinix Hot S before buying a new phone. Fortunately for you, I was there and am happy to report that the Infinix Hot S could be your next phone upgrade.<br />
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The phone has a 8 MP front camera and can take a 120 degree selfie - basically you and your phupo's family can fit into that valima selfie. The phone has a 5.2 inch HD display and a ginormous 3000mAH battery for all those afflicted by Pokemon Go, Cooking Fever or load shedding. It's a pretty sleek looking phone with a metallic body. It retails for about Rs 18,000.<br />
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But honestly, the most exciting part of the launch for me was winning the brand new noise cancelling ear phones by Infinix. They are bloody brilliant! And I have used ALOT of ear phones in my life - from Seinheisers to Beats to Bose to Pioneer ( I work in radio). And for Rs 3000, these Infinix babies are a steal. They work with Android and iPhones. The sound is crisp and clear. And the noise cancelling feature is fantastic. They come with a carry case so you don't ruin them by throwing them in your bag (the easiest way to destroy your ear phones).</div>
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Sundus Rasheedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04029733318229238282noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519595950726469240.post-13627860761116415102016-07-29T02:43:00.001-07:002016-07-29T22:32:13.898-07:00How To Choose School Bundle In Best Prices<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It is the Back-to-School time and the level of excitement and stress is pretty much the same for both the parents and the students. </div>
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Shopping for books and uniforms can be really stressful and costly at times. It takes time to master the art of creating the best bundle of all your essentials that also fits your budget. </div>
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But you know what? Your lucky stars worked and Yayvo.com came up with the first ever Education E-store that lets you shop online from the comfort of your home for your kids’ new year of school.
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Sundus Rasheedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04029733318229238282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519595950726469240.post-31874725033354114542016-06-21T09:31:00.001-07:002016-06-21T09:31:25.032-07:00[Food] Iftar At Lals<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
There is something lovely about Lals. Is it the soft green French windows? Or the enchanting rustic interiors? The minute I step into a Lals outlet, I want to stay and buy. Buying chocolates and desserts are easy decisions to make but choosing Lals as an Iftar destination is not always the first choice that comes to one's mind. By my own choice, or by family and friends' choice, I have been having Iftar at Lals for the last three years. Since last year, they have a introduced a more Middle Eastern-Mediterranean menu. It's light and easy but filling. A little bit of this, a little of that keeps your taste buds buzzing.<br />
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The menus at their Shahbaz and Dolmen Mall outlets are different. The DMC one being cheaper than Shahbaz. My blogger buddy Umair Mirza and I tried the Iftar at Shahbaz. The deal includes an Iftar Platter to share, two main courses, a scoop of gelato and free flowing mint lemonade.<br />
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The Iftar Platter includes: Zaatir Croissant, Pita Bread, Spinach Fatayer with Chilli Oil, Falafel with Tahini, Margerita Pizza, Chana Chaat, Fruit Salad and Hummus. The winner in this platter is the pizza. The falafel left me unimpressed.<br />
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The main course choices include: Chicken Skewers on Greens, Spicy Mediterranean Chicken and Rice Bowl, Lasagna, Fish and Chips and seven sandwiches to choose from! I picked the Lasagna. When it arrived, I thought woah, this is tiny. But I guess I was just being greedy as I had to take it home. The Lasagna is made with ricotta cheese (as it should be) and a really rich ragu sauce. I did feel it was a bit dry though.<br />
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The damage for all of the above is (with two main courses) is Rs 2300 plus tax. I would give the Lals Iftar experience a 4 out of 5 for the thoughtfulness that has gone into planning the menu. It is carefully curated to cater to the local palette while retaining the international flavors that we recognize Lals for.<br />
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Sundus Rasheedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04029733318229238282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519595950726469240.post-68347603646367507422016-06-21T08:55:00.001-07:002016-06-21T08:55:31.700-07:00[Beauty] Wake Up For Make Up<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
One of the easiest ways to kill time in Ramzan (for me) is window shopping - books, clothes, make up, accessories - you name it and I have never been more interested before. Make up is a recent 'interest' of mine and no doubt, being a blogger has fed the beast. Beauty related events are now my favorite events to attend - makeovers, make up to play, girly fun and so much more!<br />
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Recently, myself and a few other more experienced (read extraordinary) beauty bloggers visited the Make Up City outlet in Dolmen City Mall. We were treated to make up goods from Sweet Touch and given a brief understanding of the business of make up.<br />
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Here's what I got from the Sweet Touch range:<br />
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A set of three nail colors for the price of two. Pretty sweet deal. Love the summer colors.<br />
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However, what you need to remember are the on going promotions. My advice is to stock up on the make up the offer is still on.<br />
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SMS 'Make Up City' to 8833 and avail :<br />
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Make Up City is expanding across the country - from big cities to small towns. Find them on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/makeupcitypk" target="_blank">Facebook</a> to find a store near you.<br />
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The new kid on the delivery block, Ole is out to impress! Ole Express is an incarnate of the restaurant of the same name that was once located on Zamzama. Being mom-less this Ramzan, I have resorted to ordering in rather frequently and I have to admit, this was one of the most seamless and effortless processes ever.<br />
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The food was delivered hot and fresh. And no leaks! Packaging is so crucial to a food delivery business but not enough businesses pay attention to it. The pasta was double wrapped in cling film to avoid any leaks. Call me weird, but that impressed me! But, taste is king of course. Here's what I tasted and loved (or not).<br />
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These Chicken Strips turned out to be my favorite thing on the order. The chicken meat was flavorsome (I am guessing it was buttermilk marinated), the coating crisp and the dipping sauce was not over powering. And real French fries. A starter with a side dish - now that's generous!</div>
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My sisters picked the Peppery Fried Shrimps as the other starter. I do not eat sea food but they reported that these were possibly the best fried shrimps they had tried. My only issue is the quantity. Priced almost the same as the Chicken Strips and enough for only one person, as opposed to the chicken that could be shared by up to three people.</div>
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The Stuffed Chicken with Tarragon Sauce proved to be the main event. Crispy exterior, moist interior and a sensational sauce to go with it. This was a 10 dish on all counts. Priced at Rs 610, this is a steal! Served with a generous side of fries (or mashed potatoes) and vegetables, this is also good for two.</div>
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Ramzan is always a great time for me to restore my passion for cooking. In regular days, I hardly find the time to try new things or frankly, make an effort to cook a meal for the family. Being a huge 'food fan', I follow a bunch of food websites, apps and blogs to discover new kinds of tastes, textures and flavours. More often than not, I find it difficult to follow recipes closely. Mostly, because many ingredients are not locally available (except for Middle Eastern and South East Asian products, which I bulk buy on my travels). But recipe resources are great for finding your inspiration to create new dishes. I was introduced to the National Made Easy recipe <a href="http://www.madeeasy.com.pk/" target="_blank">website</a> and app last year. And I am happy to report that they have not disappointed me with regards to fresh, creative content.<br />
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This was an ambitious project for me, so I actually did not experiment much here. I followed the recipe on the box to the tee and used the video on the website as a rough guide. One thing that did help me was the home made fried onions I had stocked up on. It makes for a quick Qorma.<div>
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Wraps and rolls are great for Ramzan. They are filling and easy to make - and appropriate for any time of the day. I make my on tortillas at home with some added mixed herbs or zaatir for an extra layer of flavour. The chicken is marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic, salt and a spoon of National Tandoori Masala. I pan fried the chicken after marinated for a couple of hours. Scrape out the sticky bits out of the pan to make a spicy mayo. Add some pickled onions (just soaked in vinegar for a couple of hours) and spicy mayo. Viola! Chicken Tikka Wraps to go!<div>
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I went a little nuts with this Chicken Qeema that I have not yet named. I continued with the National Tandoori but went a step ahead by adding my home-made Mexican chilli paste (yup, I made it). And added a desi touch by smoking it with coal. The result was a spicy, steaming Chicken Qeema that is great to wake up those taste buds at Iftar, Not recommended for Sehri.<div>
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What is great for Sehri is Haleem! An excellent healthy mix of carbs and proteins. I love haleem and so does my family and therefore, I did not want to go beyond my abilities and completely fudge up the dish so I stuck to the recipe on the box. I just added a little bit of extra wheat as we like our haleem chewy. Turned out pretty well.</div>
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Noodles are my super power. If there is one thing I learned living in Malaysia, it is a taste for noodles. I get my Asian condiments on my annual trip to Malaysia and I urge you to buy good quality Asian sauces and spice mixes if you like cooking Asian food. It makes a world of difference! The chicken is marinated in National Chicken Jalfrexi mix, light and dark soy sauce and garlic for a couple of hours. Pan fry the chicken until almost done and add your favorite vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, green beans, mushrooms). Add noodles and toss everything in some more soy sauce. I make own my own chilli sauce too but I am not giving away that recipe! Buahahah!</div>
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Here's to more fasting and feasting!</div>
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Sundus Rasheedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04029733318229238282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519595950726469240.post-59184276047424859562016-06-08T01:15:00.000-07:002016-06-08T01:15:10.229-07:00[Music] The Summer Setlist<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
My coping mechanism for most of life's curveballs is music. Currently, we (especially those of us in Karachi) are experiencing one of the hottest summers to date (they say that every year). Here's what I am listening to this summer to stay energized during the exhausting summer.<br />
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1. Don Omar ft Lucenzo - Danza Kuduro<br />
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Every summer needs a Latin beat featuring many different artists whose names you may or may not be able to pronounce correctly. Who cares. Just bounce along.<br />
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A fresh new perspective on the 80s hit. Norden meets the Carribean in this summer anthem. And it's totally legit! They even performed at the Nobel Prize Ceremony last year.</div>
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Every summer needs an all-American, blonde, blue eyed Justin Timberlake. This one makes me fall in love with small town America all over again.</div>
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I am biased towards Latin music, particularly in the summer. This summer, I urge you to discover the music, Grupo Fantasma - a Latin funk-fusion band based in Austin, Texas. I saw them perform in Karachi earlier this year and it was electric! Oh also, they played a few after-parties for Prince.</div>
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Karachi is hot. And not in a sexy way. It is hot, humid, sweaty and sometimes smelly. So here's a pro tip about how to survive this summer in the average Karachi kitchen... Just don't. That's right, avoid cooking altogether. Well, as much as possible. My mother is away all summer and feeding the family is on my to-do-list. Here's a few basic tips on how to avoid cooking this sumer:<br />
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1. Freeze: Make your own kababs. Shami kababs are hard work. I opted for mince based burger style kababs instead. Get creative - add your own concoction of herbs and spices, something to bind it all together and just grill. Cook them fully - about 2 minutes each side for chicken. Then just cool and freeze.<br />
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2. Greens: Being lazier has been never healthier. Get a head of ice berg lettuce every couple of days to make your own salad mix. I usually grill a spiced chicken breast and keep it in the fridge to add to my salad.<br />
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Sundus Rasheedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04029733318229238282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519595950726469240.post-59265179007506428202016-05-30T04:27:00.000-07:002016-05-30T04:43:16.205-07:00[Beauty]: Ayesha Ziya's Oud Fragrances<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Growing up in a distinctly Arab family, the smell of Oud was lingered in the air. Whether it was actual Oud wood burning in the prayer room or the perfume on my mother's clothes. The bottle of Oud oil perfume was always in my mother's purse encased in a green velvet pouch. She would let me wear some when we were going to a special event like a wedding or my own birthday. It still is one of her most prized possessions. All I knew about it was that it was really expensive and difficult to get.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">That's the complete range of Ayesha Ziya's fragrances. At the launch, I assumed that all these perfumes are Oud based. However, according to the descriptions on the website, only Oud and Oud Signature are made of Oud wood. Their best seller is 'Irum'. I loved it's soft feminine tones and I would definitely consider gifting it. But for myself, I would invest in Royal Mirage - it's rich, strong and opulent. Just like I like my men.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The perfumes will soon be available to purchase at selected outlets. While I loved the perfumes, the event/information session itself was not fitting for a luxury perfume launch. A dreary room with white table cloth and samosas just didn't cut it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Would I buy the perfume? Possibly. Depends on the pricing. However, the starter kit at GBP 14 is great value for both personal use and gifting.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For more information on the perfume: www.ayeshaziya.com</span></div>
Sundus Rasheedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04029733318229238282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519595950726469240.post-5348887765788719712016-05-12T07:34:00.001-07:002016-05-12T07:35:26.240-07:00[Event]: YSL and Lancome come to Karachi!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
There's nothing like make up to cheer up a girl with a sprained foot. Yes, that would be me at the Scentsation launch of YSL and Lancome beauty lines in Karachi. But there's something about a make up store that makes it all okay - the sweet scents, the colors, the smiling ladies.... I love browsing through make up! Luckily, for my sprained foot the latest goodies were right at the front of the store AND I was lucky enough to be selected for a quick make over with the Lancome range.<br />
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So now that we have established that I look good in Lancome make up (and more importantly, feel good), let's go back a little bit. Multitech are the good guys bringing all these colorful goodies to Pakistan and they will be stocked at Scentsation. In my interaction with the brand team of Multitech and Scentsation, I made one important discovery - they invest in and believe in staff training. So, when you step into their store, you can be assured that the girls know what they are talking about - in fact, all of them fantastic make up artists too! There is something to be said about companies that take training and development seriously. As much as I love getting made up, the fact of the matter is that I know very little about make up. The girls were very knowledgeable about the range of products offered by YSL and Lancome and were happy to recommend shades based on my skin tone. Frankly, if you are going to parting with your hard earned cash, it better be the right shade!<br />
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So, here's my recommendation. If you (like me) prefer a clean, natural yet colorful face then go with Lancome. They have a lot of shade and color choices that are understated and perfect for daily wear. If you are more skilled with make up application and adventurous than try the rich, vibrant colors of YSL. BUT, please talk to the consultants before you make a purchase. They are skilled and polite<br />
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Destinations. The campaign looks at the life of truck drivers and farmers of
Pakistan, their dreams and aspirations and emphasizes on the hard work they put
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marketing approach. The campaign reveals the personal motivations and goals in
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that ensure engine protection against wear and tear making the journey towards
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Pakistan Limited said, “Farmers and truckers are crucial for the Pakistani
economy and we applaud their efforts through the Shell Rimula – Real
Destinations campaign. We acknowledge their hard work and perseverance and
Shell Rimula stands by them every step of the way. We realize that our
consumers for Shell Rimula depend solely on their trucks & tractors for
their livelihood, our heavy duty oils have been designed to improve performance
of their engines because we understand that less downtime on the roads or in
the fields, means more quality time for them with their families.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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global campaign of Real Destinations has been localized and developed specially
for this purpose. A television commercial is also produced to run in Pakistan by
one of the most talented filmmakers of the country, Jamshed Mehmood (JAMI). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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in the consumer’s everyday life. The Real Destinations campaign is currently
running in 17 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas, including
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Sundus Rasheedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04029733318229238282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519595950726469240.post-87101109074371667332016-04-19T05:03:00.002-07:002016-04-19T05:03:24.517-07:00[Event]: Mr Burberry<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
When I got the invite for the launch event of Mr. Burberry, I some how assumed (wished) that Mr. Burberry would be there. Or perhaps I would get to take him home because you know, bloggers always get giveaways. Unfortunately, this was not the case. Nonetheless, I was not too disappointed. Our very own local as-good-as Mr.Burberry men were in attendance - Aamir Bukhari and Umair Mirza, surrounded by a bevy of beauties - Nida Moughal, Sidra Rizvi, Rabiyah Tungekar, Salima Feerasta and of course Sundus Rasheed at the Dolmen Mall Clifton outlet of Scenstsation.<br />
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The brand team tried to keep the event interesting with a scavenger hunt around the Scentsation store with a Samsung Tab as booty! Gahhhh!!! The minute someone says competition, I know I have already lost. Nonetheless, I did run around the store looking for London/Burberry themed bits and pieces, only to lose to Nida Moughal. Oh well, there will be more days for me to lose.<br />
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It was a small event with a lot of punch - with the unrealistically hot Mantaha Maqsood as the spokesperson. The perfume itself is something I would wear because gendered products are so last decade. And also because why would a woman not want to associate with someone called Mr. Burberry. The warm woody tones of Mr.Burberry are better than the predictable sweet florals of women's perfumes.<br />
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What really stood out for me (apart from the awesome goody bag and the hi-tea at Hakka Chine) was the hospitality of the Scentsation team. They were courteous, respectful and genuinely pleased to have us there. But I do still wish Mr Burberry was in attendance. Hopefully, the next event involves David Beckham.<br />
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