20 TV Shows to Catch in September!

August 25, 2021

TV Addicts, rejoice! To keep you plugged into what is premiering every month, we put together a monthly list of new TV series set to air! We’ve added a description and a trailer for each show, so all you have to do is choose what sounds good and start streaming!

By Mariam Elhamy

*Shows are listed in alphabetical order.

AMERICAN RUST

Del Harris (Jeff Daniels), the chief of police in a small Pennsylvania Rust Belt town is tested on how far would he go to protect the son (Alex Neustaedter) of a woman (Maura Tierney) he loves from murder charges in this drama series based on Philipp Meyer’s novel of the same name.

A.p. Bio: season 4

Following disgraced Harvard philosophy scholar Jack Griffin (Glenn Howerton), who after the loss of his dream job was forced to return to Toledo, Ohio, and work as a high school biology teacher. Principal Durbin (Patton Oswalt), meanwhile, has struggled to control the force of nature that is Jack Griffin.

BACK TO LIFE: SEASON 2

Miri’s new steps in starting over include a possible job at a supermarket and a growing relationship with neighbor Billy (Adeel Akhtar) in the second season of the British comedy.

BILLIONS: SEASON 5

Bobby Axelrod reaches a major milestone. Chuck struggles to get his bearings, and he and Wendy navigate a new normal. Tensions are high at Axe Cap now that Taylor Mason is back. Axe faces off against new rival Mike Prince. Taylor wrestles with a decision.

DAN BROWN’S THE LOST SYMBOL

Young Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon (Ashley Zukerman) must solve a series of puzzles in the Capitol to help save his kidnapped mentor (Eddie Izzard) in this series based on the third Dan Brown novel.

DIVE CLUB: SEASON 3

Dive Club follows a group of skilled teenage divers as they strive to uncover a mysterious disappearance that will change their small town and each other, forever. Northern Queensland seaside town Port Douglas will stand in for the fictional Cape Mercy.

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INTO THE NIGHT: SEASON 2

The series follows a group of people whose plane is hijacked while they are onboard a red-eye flight from Brussels. Terenzio (Cassetti), the hijacker, was an Italian NATO soldier. The plane heads west in an attempt to survive this catastrophe that kills all living organisms during daylight hours.

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LUCIFER: SEASON 6

The sixth and final season finds Lucifer dealing with the consequences of the actions he did at the end of season 5.

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METAL SHOP MASTERS

On this competition show, a group of metal artists torch, cut and weld epic, badass creations from hardened steel. Only one will win a $50,000 prize.

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MONEY HEIST: SEASON 5

The fifth and final season which will be split into two volumes (Volume Two will air on December 3rd) finds the gang trapped in the Bank of Spain for days.

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NAILED IT! SEASON 6

A new group of amateur bakers competes for a $10,000 prize in the reality baking competition series hosted by Nicole Byer and Jacques Torres.

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POKEMON JOURNEYS: THE SERIES

Ash continues his pursuit of becoming a Pokémon Master by entering the World Coronation Series, with the hopes of one day having an official match with the reigning Monarch, Leon. Goh, having had a fateful encounter with Mew when he was six, dreams of one day catching the Mythical Pokémon, and is currently filling his Pokédex in the hopes that it will get him closer to his dream.

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Q-FORCE

After coming out as gay, Steve Maryweather, AKA Agent Mary (voiced by Sean Hayes) was exiled by the American Intelligence Agency (AIA) to West Hollywood where he recruited mechanic Deb (Wanda Sykes), master of drag and disguise Twink (Matt Rogers), and hacker Stat (Patti Harrison) to form the Q-Force.

After finding and solving a case, they are forced to add straight Agent Buck (David Harbour) in this animated series from Gabe Liedman.

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QUEEN SUGAR: SEASON 6

The family prepares for the arrival of a new baby while facing some of the same challenges as well as new opportunities in the sixth season of the family drama from Ava DuVernay.

SEX EDUCATION: SEASON 3

The third season introduces a new headteacher Hope (Jemima Kirke) who looks to bring changes to Moordale.

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THE HARPER HOUSE

After Debbie Harper (voiced by Rhea Seehorn) loses her job, she moves her family to a fixer-upper Victorian house she inherited in this adult animated comedy created by Brad Neely.

THE PREMISE

The half-hour anthology series from B.J. Novak features character-driven stories.

WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS: SEASON 3

The third season finds the vampires meeting the first vampire, a Siren, gargoyles and wondering what to do with Guillermo.

WU-TANG: AN AMERICAN SAGA: SEASON 2

The second season of the series about the formation of the Wu-Tang Clan introduces Mathematics (Curtiss Cook Jr.), Jamel/Masta Killa (JaQwan J. Kelly), and Uyoata Udi, who takes over the role of Jason Richard Hunter aka Rebel/Inspectah Deck.

Y: THE LAST MAN

Survivors of a post-apocalyptic calamity that killed every mammal with a Y chromosome except for Yorick Brown (Ben Schnetzer) and his pet monkey, look to rebuild a better society in this FX on Hulu series based on DC Comics of the same name by Brian K. Vaughan and Pia Guerra.

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Easy Mouthwatering Recipes for When you Don’t Feel Like Cooking

August 24, 2021

Makarona and Pané is a dish that we all know and love, it just hits different especially after being in the water all day. But if you’ve had enough and you’re feeling too lazy to cook but want to switch it up, here are 8 recipes that will make you run to the nearest kitchen to try them out! easy recipes

By Karen Emad

Baked Feta Pasta

If you have TikTok, you’ve probably seen people making this a million times. Admit it though, you were too lazy to do it. Now’s the perfect time to try it out yourself!

Ingredients:

2 pints cherry tomatoes
1 shallot
3 cloves garlic, smashed
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
Kosher salt crushed red pepper flakes
1 block feta
3 sprigs thyme
pasta
Zest of 1 lemon (optional)

Method:

Preheat oven to 200°. In a large ovenproof skillet, combine tomatoes, shallot, garlic, and most of the olive oil. Season with salt and red pepper flakes and toss to combine.
Place feta into center of tomato mixture and drizzle top with remaining olive oil. Scatter thyme over tomatoes. Bake for 40 to 45 mins, until tomatoes are bursting and feta is golden on top.
Meanwhile, in a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining. easy recipes
Add pasta, reserved pasta water, and lemon zest to the feta and tomato mix in the skillet and stir until completely combined. Garnish with basil before serving.

Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

This recipe is the perfect way to get your protein and greens at the same time! That way you’ll have a healthy and filling dinner in less than 30 minutes.

Ingredients:

flank steak thinly sliced
1 tbsp + 1 tsp vegetable oil (divided use)
2 cups broccoli
2 tsp minced fresh ginger
1 tsp minced garlic
1/4 cup oyster sauce
1/4 cup beef broth or water
1 tsp sugar
2 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp cornstarch
salt and pepper to taste

Method:

Heat 1 tsp of oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the broccoli and cook until tender. Add the ginger and garlic to the pan and cook for 30 sec more then remove.
Wipe the pan clean and turn the heat to high. Add the remaining tbsp of oil.
Season the steak with salt and pepper and add in a single layer. Cook for 3-4 mins on each side until cooked through. Add the broccoli mixture and cook for 2 more mins.
In a bowl whisk together the oyster sauce, beef broth, sugar, sesame oil and soy sauce. In a small bowl mix the cornstarch with a tbsp of cold water. easy recipes
Pour the oyster sauce mixture over the beef and vegetables; cook for 30 sec. Add the cornstarch and bring to a boil; cook for 1 more min or until sauce has just started to thicken.

One Pan Chicken Bruschetta

Since we’re all obsessed with cheese (as we should), this chicken Bruschetta is a must-try!

Ingredients:

1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper
4 boneless/skinless chicken breasts
2 cloves garlic minced
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 cup grape tomatoes halved
6 oz fresh mozzarella thinly sliced
Basil leaves for garnish

Method:

Heat olive oil over medium in a skillet. Season chicken with sea salt and pepper.
Add the chicken to the hot skillet and cook until well-browned and cooked through, about 4-6 mins per side. Add garlic and vinegar and cook until the garlic becomes fragrant about 1-2 mins. easy recipes
Add mozzarella slices over each chicken breast, and cover for 1-2 min to melt.
Scoop up the balsamic sauce from the pan and drizzle over the chicken and melted cheese, then add the tomatoes. Serve and garnish with freshly sliced basil.

Pepperoni Pizza Puff Pastry

Instead of ordering pizza every night, why not try to make this mouth-watering pepperoni pizza puff pastry in only 25 minutes? You won’t regret it!

Ingredients:

2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
1 cup tomato or marinara sauce
2 minced garlic cloves
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
1 cup freshly grated fontina cheese
mini pepperoni
1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese

Method:

Preheat oven to 218° C. Place puff pastry on a baking sheet lined with paper.
Spread tomato sauce evenly over top, sprinkle the herbs and garlic, cover with the fontina and mini pepperoni. Bake for 20 to 25 min, or until super puffed and the cheese is golden.
Cover with parmesan and cut each pastry into 9 slices. Serve!

Peanut Noodles with Roasted Broccoli

Peanut butter and noodles may sound like a weird combo but we’re pretty sure your taste buds will disagree. To all the college students that live off noodles, this is your new go-to recipe to spice it up a bit!

Ingredients:

2 packages ramen noodles
3 tbsp sesame oil
2 minced garlic cloves
1 tsp freshly grated ginger
1/3 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tbsp chili garlic sauce
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp honey
1 sliced red bell pepper
3 green onions
¼ cup chopped peanuts
3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Method:

Preheat oven to 218°C. Place the broccoli on a baking sheet and drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and pepper flakes. Roast for 15 to 20 min, until slightly charred.
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the noodles according to the directions (about 3 mins) then drain well.
In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the sesame oil over medium-low heat. Add in the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 min. Stir in the peanut butter, soy sauce, water, chili garlic sauce, lime juice and honey. Stir until combined and smooth.
Add the noodles to the sauce. Toss in red peppers, green onions, peanuts, cilantro and roasted broccoli. Toss everything well and serve immediately.

Spicy Shrimp Tacos

All Mexican-food lovers listen up. This Shrimp Taco recipe will have you wanting to eat this for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It’s just that delicious!

Ingredients:

For sauce:

¼ cup oil
¼ cup water
½ cup chopped green onions
½ cup cilantro
2 cloves garlic
½ tsp salt
Juice of 2 limes
½ cup sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt

For Spice Mix:

2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp cumin
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp sea salt

For tacos:

Peeled shrimp
2-3 cups shredded green cabbage
8 small tortillas
Avocados and lime wedges for serving

Method:

Pulse all the sauce ingredients in a food processor until mostly smooth.
Toss some of the sauce (not all) with the cabbage.
Toss the shrimp in a small bowl with the spice mix to get it coated. Heat a drizzle of oil on a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp to the hot pan and sauté for 5-8 mins, flipping occasionally, until the shrimps are cooked through.
Serve with leftover sauce, smashed avocados and lime wedges.

Cashew Crunch Salad with Sesame Dressing

If you’re on a strict diet, we totally recommend this tasty salad that will keep you full and satisfy your craving. easy recipes

Ingredients:

For the salad:

½ green cabbage (finely shredded)
½ purple cabbage (finely shredded)
2 cups carrots (shredded)
1 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
½ cup sliced green onion
2 cups cooked edamame
1-2 cup roasted cashews
2 cups noodles
chicken, shrimp or any protein

For the dressing:

¼ cup olive oil
3 tbsp white vinegar
2 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
garlic powder

Method:

Shake the dressing ingredients up in a jar until smooth.
Toss all the salad ingredients together. Drizzle with dressing and serve!

Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon

Last but not least, we decided to include this fancy yet simple salmon recipe that will be ready to eat in no time!

Ingredients:

1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp red pepper flakes
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4 salmon fillets
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, sliced into rounds

Method:

In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, lemon juice and red pepper flakes.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tbsp oil. When oil is hot, add salmon skin-side up and season with salt and pepper. Cook until deeply golden, about 6 mins, then flip over and add remaining oil. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 min.
Add the honey mixture and lemons and cook until sauce is reduced by about 1/3.
Baste salmon with the sauce. Garnish with sliced lemon and serve. easy recipes

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15 Things You Don’t Know You’re Saying That Make Women Feel Less

August 24, 2021

For Women’s Equality Day we thought we would discuss a very important topic not only worldwide but especially here in Egypt.

There are so many things that might make women feel less; less strong, less intelligent or less important but we’ve tried to narrow them down to these 15 things that people say that not only really annoy women but also make them think less of themselves.

By Mariam Elhamy

1. “Del Ragel Wala Del Heeta” Women’s Equality Day

Why do you assume that a woman is always co-dependent? I think we’ve proved plenty that we can work, provide and raise children without the help of a man.

2. “Your Biological Clock is Ticking”

Most women are all too aware of their age, so you don’t need to remind them that if they don’t find a spouse they can never have kids. It’s none of your business anyway no matter how close you are. A woman is free to decide if and when she wants to conceive.

3. “Good Girls Don’t Curse, Smoke, or Be Loud”

As opposed to men, obviously. Why is it acceptable for men to act whichever way they like when both genders should have good manners? Women’s Equality Day

4. “You Must Have It So Easy Because You’re Pretty”

This might sound like a compliment but it’s really an insult in disguise. Assuming that a girl can only make something of herself if or because she’s pretty.

5. “Here, Let Me Put It Into Simpler Words”

Mansplaining is when men oversimplify or explain something to women in a patronizing, condescending and overconfident way.

6. “Don’t Be Such a Girl”

Or “you hit like a girl” or “you throw like a girl” we’ve been hearing these since kindergarten and it portrays girls as weak oversensitive creatures.

7. “Of Course She’s A Bad Driver, She’s A Woman.”

Presuming that all women are the same.

8. “I’ll Always Beat You At Any Sport.”

A guy would be totally out of shape but still has the arrogance to assume that he can win a woman at any sport because she is physically weaker. Women’s Equality Day

9. “You’re Not That Kind of Girl.” Women’s Equality Day

Oh, I’m sorry I didn’t know that there were “kinds” of girls. I’ll try to find my kind and stick to it now. Thank you!

10. “You’re Acting Up. Are You On Your Period?”

This is probably the most annoying of all. When men act as if all women are crazy and hysterical because of their hormones. Acting like they know better when they smartly say “are you on your period”, it’s just a rude way of saying that you’re acting irrationally or overly emotional.

These men attribute women’s anger to their raging hormones instead of being mature enough to validate their emotions. Take what a woman says or feels at face value instead of assuming it’s the hormones talking.

11. “You Have It So Easy. You Don’t Have To Bring Food On The Table.”

Even if a woman decides to be a stay-at-home mom that doesn’t mean that her life is any easier. Assuming that girls have no worries or pressures because they don’t have a financial responsibility is a deadbeat stereotype.

12. “You Don’t Need to Go to the Gym, You’re Already Hot.”

Not everything a woman does stems from wanting to be attractive for a guy. This apparent “compliment” is wrong on so many levels. Most women go to the gym because they want to be healthy, or because they enjoy exercising just like men do.

13. “I Love a Girl With a Hearty Appetite”

First off that only means that you’re either not used to seeing a woman eat or it’s another way of saying “you’re eating too much”. Second, would you ever say that to an overweight girl? Most women are self-conscious of their weight and they work really hard to maintain it so just don’t be rude.

14. “How Are You Still Single?”

Why is it that a woman can only be single because she’s unattractive? Are beautiful/smart/amazing women not allowed to be single? Are they only single because no man wants them or can it be that they are picky? Because they can afford to be single and because they have a choice. Women’s Equality Day

15. “That Girl is Hot!”

It’s never okay when a man says that another woman is attractive in front of his partner. Because no matter how cool a woman acts about it, it always triggers her self-doubt and insecurity.

If you’ve said any of these things before to a woman, think of how it affects her and how it makes her feel. Does it change her perception of herself and her place in the world?

You might not even know you’re doing it but it’s not just about what you say, it’s also about how you react to what she says. Always make a woman feel secure and validated by acknowledging and valuing her efforts and celebrating her successes.

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11 Arabic Movies and Series on Netflix to Guarantee You a Good Time

August 23, 2021

Are you currently not on vacation and tired of scrolling through all those fun Instagram stories? Well, guess what? We picked out some of the best and most-watched Arabic movies and series so you can binge watch them on Netflix and have a cozy movie night snuggled with some popcorn at the comfort of your home!

By Karen Emad

1. “AlRawabi School for Girls”

Being in an all-girls school is no easy thing! Mariam, the protagonist of the series, is the biggest proof of that. The series follows a group of girls where the bullied outcasts decide to become the Bullies and take revenge. Arabic Movies and Series on Netflix

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2. “Hekayat Banat”

Who of us did not grow up watching the life of those four best friends? Netflix decided to hit us with some nostalgia with the first season of the series so make sure to grab your popcorn before hitting play.

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3. “I Want to Get Married”

With every new episode comes a new husband candidate that’s followed by unstoppable tears of laughter. Ola, played by Hend Sabry, perfectly portrays the struggle of an Egyptian girl who’s dying to get her happily ever after in a hilarious way.

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4. “Paranormal”

Based on Ahmed Khaled Tawfik’s best-selling supernatural book series “Ma Waraa Al Tabiaa”, Dr. Refaat Ismail, the lead character, faces a “paranormal” adventure every episode. The show quickly made its way to become the number one most-watched show in Netflix’s ‘Top Ten in Egypt Today’ list right after its release! Arabic Movies and Series on Netflix

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5. “Secrets of the Nile”

Secrets of the Nile is definitely one of Ramadan’s classic series. While going to the Grand Hotel to visit his sister, things did not go as planned as Ali finds out his sister is missing. Deciding to investigate her disappearance, he works at the hotel and falls in love. Secrets of the hotel that were buried a long time ago begin to unravel.

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6. “The Blue Elephant 2”

In the sequel to the first movie “The Blue Elephant” that blew everyone’s mind, Dr. Yehia is now married to Lobna and is called back at the psychiatric hospital. After finding out from one of the patients that his family’s death is only three days away, the blue elephant pills make a comeback as he takes them trying to solve the riddle he’s facing.

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7. “The Treasure”

Played by a huge cast of all of our favorite actors, “The Treasure” offers a plot where Egypt is framed by a hunt for a lost treasure in three-time eras the Pharaonic, Abbasid and the Kingdom era. Arabic Movies and Series on Netflix

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8. “The Guest”

After getting six awards from both International and Arabic film festivals, “The Guest” was added to Netflix just recently. When Farida decides to invite a guest for a quiet family dinner the night takes on a turn no one expected and suddenly a tense debate takes place.

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9. “Teer Enta”

With Ahmed Mekky, you’re guaranteed to have a good laugh. “Teer Enta” is not only a hilarious movie, but it also reflects the importance of being yourself. We get to see how with every attempt he tries to be someone he’s not in order to please others, he fails miserably.

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10. “Bittersweet”

A classic that we’ll never get tired of! Ahmed Helmy made us all fall in love with Egypt even more with “Bittersweet” as Masry returns to Egypt after 20 years of living abroad, getting to see how much everything has changed in his hometown.

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11. “Amir Al Behar”

We couldn’t ever leave Henedy out of this list! If you’re having one of those random Monday blues, make sure to watch “Amir Al Behar” to boost your mood.

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How It Feels When You’re In A Toxic Relationship

August 22, 2021

We’ve recently done an explanation of what you should look out for, what to expect and what exactly is a toxic relationship, but this time we’re digging a bit deeper into how you actually feel when you’re in a toxic relationship that you feel trapped in and can’t fix.

By Mariam Elhamy

The relationship doesn’t bring you joy anymore.

Misery and overthinking have become second nature to you. You feel so confused and flustered a lot of the time as to what you mean to them or if you’re ever enough.

You feel emotionally manipulated.

Whenever you try to talk to them about something that upsets you they make you feel guilty.

You often feel a huge distance between you.

As if you’re worlds apart even when you’re sitting right next to them.

You sometimes regret the day you met them.

You wish that they were never a part of your life because of all the pain they bring you. You imagine how your life would have been if they weren’t there.Toxic Relationship

You lost your peace of mind.

You try to avoid confrontations about many subjects just to keep the peace and stay away from any drama.

You can’t see a clear future with them in it.

Whenever you try to think of a future with them, it’s hazy and you can never talk to them about it because it will complicate things.

You can’t even blame them.

They keep doing the same things you always tell them not to do but you can’t stay mad at them for too long so you always go back to them thinking that someday they’ll change or you’ll stop caring. Toxic Relationship

You feel like you can’t trust them completely.

Because one way or another you know they are going to let you down again eventually.

You feel emotionally drained most of the time.

You’re never unsure of the relationship and where you stand. The uncertainty keeps you doubting and questioning how you should feel instead of feeling safe and secure with them.

You don’t feel heard.

Your concerns are never important even when you try to voice them, they never try to change or admit it when they make mistakes. Toxic Relationship

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MINDFULNESS: The Art Of Deliberate Living

August 19, 2021

Mindfulness! This word seems to follow us everywhere lately, doesn’t it? Firstly, let us dig into the very meaning of its essence.

By Olesia Dovzhenko

Mindfulness – is the science and art of managing one’s awareness. This is an effective method of developing conscious skills for managing attention and shaping attitudes to overcome stress and form vitality.

Simply put: mindfulness is the exercise for your brain that builds your actions and reactions to anything life throws at you!

Nowadays, this science is widely practiced by psychologists, therapists, trainers, teachers, leaders, and highly popular individuals in order to effectively manage stressful situations by keeping balance and harmony with themselves and the world around them.

When is it a good idea to study and apply mindfulness practice?

If you are tired of endless streams of information, intrusive advertising or digital brainwashing
If you notice yourself living only in the past /future and you wish to cultivate a focus on the present moment; to finally live “here and now”
If you developed any psychosomatic disorders/disease by being in a constant state of overthinking, negativity and stress
If you wish to change your attitudes, thoughts and behaviors

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Do any of these points sound like you?

The upcoming are suggestions in the form of steps to help you start practicing mindfulness. Now, read through these steps, identify which actions fit you most right now and start putting them into practice.

Always know that it takes a great amount of time and patience to start mastering these described actions. Remember, you are re-framing your conscious! Excitement, desire and discipline can boost your productivity in this subject Big Time!

Wake Up With a Purpose.

Set an intention you’re most aligned with right now. Only good vibrational feelings should be present during this exercise. The best ways: repeated mantra, meditation, notebook writing, prayer and visualization.

Savor Each Moment.

Most of the time, we catch ourselves being on autopilot whilst managing our daily routine. Instead, try to develop a “being here and now” attitude. As an example, enjoy every mouthful – let your mind go through the plate, the cutlery, the flavors that trigger your senses.

Feel each bite, each sound, each tasting palette it has to offer.

Create New Patterns.

Rewire your brain, if you feel attached to certain habitudes. Discover new places, meet new people, taste new food, take the lessons you’ve always wanted, be it singing, dancing, cooking – the whole world is there for you! Create new ways, new experiences, new regimes to follow, eliminating bad habits. Step by step.

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Activate Your Muscles.

Physical exercise can boost and refresh your mind. Find your favorite type of sport and commit to it!

Observe Your Thoughts.

If you catch yourself on thoughts that are giving you bad inner feelings, make a deliberate effort to switch your attention to something pleasant. Observe your thoughts with no further judgment and take responsibility to choose what to think and hence how to feel.

Notice Your Sensations.

Allow your feelings and sensations to come and go, release the judgment and gift acceptance to anything you feel.

Notice Your Breathing.

Throughout the day, intentionally stop doing anything you do for a minute or two, concentrate only on your breathing. It will ground you in no time!

From this very moment, you have explored the ways to get closer to inner harmony. Here, with these simple yet effective techniques you will be able to control your thoughts, hence, meet life outcomes that you so dearly desire! Good luck on your journey to mastering mindfulness practice.

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*This article is for informational purposes only. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your therapist for more information

Six Books About Summer: A Perfect Addition to Your Beach Essentials

August 18, 2021

Are you currently stuck in a reading slump and don’t know how to get out of it? Sitting by the beach and listening to the waves can be the perfect solution for that. What’s a better way to enjoy the summertime than to read a book that describes exactly that? Here are six of the best fun summer books that you need to get your hands on. Six Books About Summer

By Karen Emad

1. People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

Starting off the list with a perfect rom-com that portrays the journey of two people who are complete opposites yet are the best of friends. Ever since college, Poppy and Alex have taken a trip every summer for the last ten years.

Until two years ago when everything was ruined and they haven’t spoken to each other since. Poppy tries to get Alex to go on one last vacation with her, where she gets to fix everything.

2. Love and Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch

Who has not dreamt of spending a summer in Italy? Certainly not Lina. The only reason she’s going to Italy is because of her mom’s wish for her to get to know her father.

All of a sudden, a world full of art and secret romances is unraveled when she receives her mother’s journal and decides to follow in her steps. People could come to Italy for Love and Gelato but they stumble upon way more than that along the way.

3. Beach Read by Emily Henry

While both are stuck in a writer’s block and neighboring beach houses, romance writer January and literary writer Augustus make a deal with each other and swap genres.

January teaches Gus how to write a fun rom-com, while Gus tries to teach her how to write emotionless literary fiction. They take on this mission, as they explore the small vacation town together and get to really know each other. Six Books About Summer

4. The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas

A trip to Spain and attending a wedding sounds like a dream, especially during the summer! Unfortunately, it’s Catalina Martin’s biggest nightmare. After lying to her family about being in a relationship and failing to find someone to play the part of a fake boyfriend, she is stuck with her last option, worst enemy and co-worker Aaron Blackford.

Will her parents and the whole small town believe the little stunt they’re pulling? Is it really even a stunt?

5. Kisses and Croissants by Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau

What is more exciting than spending a summer in the city of love? Mia, a seventeen-year-old American girl only has six weeks to get an audition with one of the world’s best ballet companies.

Apparently, Paris has more than ballet to provide after meeting Louis who is willing to be her tour guide and they get to explore Paris’ mysteries together.

6. The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren

Wrapping up with a must-read and an instant New York Times Bestseller is Christina Lauren’s “The Unhoneymooners”. When Olive and Ethan, who both cannot stand each other, are the only survivors of food poisoning at her sister’s wedding, there’s a free honeymoon waiting for them in Hawaii.

While having to pretend to be the totally in love newlyweds, Olive finds out she doesn’t actually mind playing pretend. Six Books About Summer

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Olivia Rodrigo: How an 18-Year-Old Became A Bright Pop Star

August 17, 2021

After the debut and the huge success of the single “Driver’s License” that dropped back in January, who knew that Olivia Rodrigo would come back with an even more powerful album?

By Karen Emad

“Sour”, Rodrigo’s first album, broke the global Spotify record for the biggest opening week for an album by a female artist. The album portrays a wave of complicated feelings such as heartache and being deeply in love.

What things other than love and a broken heart could “Gen Z” relate to? The answer would probably be nothing. Olivia Rodrigo

How It All Started

The young singer and actress has always shown her passion for music through competing and winning talent shows with her fierce performances ever since she was only four years old.

In recent interviews, she revealed that her musical inspirations are Lorde and Taylor Swift and how she would love to make music with them since she grew up listening to their music.

Before her music career started, Rodrigo had already stolen people’s hearts in the Disney Channel show “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series”, which was on screens in 2019. She played the role of “Nini Salzar”.

It was after signing with Interscope and Geffen Records in 2020 that fans awaited her music especially after the singer posted videos of her playing the piano and singing during quarantine.

Why Teenagers Relate to Her Songs

“Driver’s license” is definitely the songwriter’s big break and as she stated that it “has made her life shift in an instant”. Three songs, all of which charted in the top three of the US Billboard Hot 100, preceded “Sour”.

The first single “Driver’s License” topped the charts for nine weeks straight. Following that was “Déjà vu” which became a hit on Tiktok and stole the third spot on the Billboard 100. Finally, the last single before the drop of the album, “Good 4 u” which has a significant rock vibe to it, took second place on the Billboard 100.

Rodrigo conveyed the rollercoaster of “sour” feelings that teenagers tend to go through with those eleven songs which is what inspired the title of her first album. Both boys and girls have been sharing how they can relate to her incredible lyricism and how the entire album illustrates all their mixed emotions perfectly.

Moreover, after all the success “Sour” has witnessed, the world was yet stunned by the 18-year-old’s breathtaking and emotional performances at the Brit Awards and on Jimmy Fallon as well, where she performed her hit singles.

It has only been two months since the album’s release nonetheless everyone is now impatiently waiting for new music. We can’t wait to see what the young star still has to offer and until then we will be streaming “Sour” on repeat.

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Ezz Elarab Group Unveils The Volvo Gallery in Egypt and North Africa

August 16, 2021

During a recent press conference, Ezz Elarab Group, the sole importer, and exclusive distributor of Volvo cars in Egypt announced the inauguration of the Swedish luxury brand’s very first-ever Volvo Gallery in Egypt and North Africa.

The Volvo Gallery is a new and innovative marketing concept that combines a car showroom with a café, incorporating the latest concepts and services to provide a unique memorable customer experience.

The Volvo gallery is not just a showroom, but rather a destination that is designed to immerse visitors in the aroma and tastes of Sweden, while also providing awareness for the Volvo brand in general.

A new lifestyle experience concept that provides a unique taste of Swedish culture, values, and hospitality.
● A novel marketing concept that incorporates a Volvo showroom and a café combined into one unique destination.
● With only eight other similar Volvo’s concepts around the world, ‘Volvo Gallery’ is the 9th to open.
● Ideally located at the prominent Sheikh Zayed District, at ‘TWELVE’ by The Platform.
● The Volvo Gallery will host a variety of events designed to introduce Swedish culture and the Volvo brand philosophy to a wider audience.

We are fortunate to be chosen as Volvo’s ninth concept in the world – VOLVO GALLERY- where Stockholm; Milano; Tokyo; Manhattan; Warsaw; Seoul; Taipei; and Kuwait are the others.

Ezz Elarab Group selected Seven Fortunes Coffee Roasters as a service partner, one of the finest and most popular coffee roasters and brewers on the market today. This handpicked selection of a trusted local partner ‘Seven Fortunes’ who will be responsible for setting up and running the café section of Volvo Gallery, was a result of considering that everything they produce and serve shall be of the same high quality that people expect from all other Volvo Cars products.

The Gallery, which represents a non-traditional showroom, and a non-traditional café, will be a social hub for Volvo enthusiasts and a place where visitors can learn about the latest car models offered by the Swedish brand.

The Gallery will also offer a convenient place for potential customers to purchase their vehicles while enjoying a laid-back and tranquil atmosphere, complemented by great coffee, beverages, and food.

At the heart of the Volvo Gallery will be a dedicated Marketing professional who is a dual Egyptian/Swedish national and whose background and expertise will be instrumental in reflecting the combined Swedish experience and the Egyptian soul.

The main concept of the Volvo Gallery is to combine hospitality, comfort, and innovation with contemporary Scandinavian designs. Furthermore, and in keeping with the values of the Volvo brand, every single item served or sold at the Gallery shall be sustainable and organic where possible, as well as, produced and served in the same quality that buyers expect from Volvo.

Moreover, The Volvo Gallery Cafe will host a variety of events that will be selected to introduce and extend Swedish culture and the philosophy of the Volvo brand to a wider audience.

The main objective behind these events will be to grow the community, which will be achieved through a series of monthly events.

“Ever since we entered the Egyptian market, Ezz Elarab Automotive Group has shown strong leadership skills and significant presence within the automotive market in Egypt. We have constantly raised the experience standards of vehicle ownership through our modern contemporary showrooms for luxurious brands and I am proud to have Volvo as a partner,” said Engineer Hisham Ezz Elarab, Chairman of Ezz Elarab Automotive Group.

“We are proud of our close cooperation with Volvo, as they are considered to be one of the most significant pioneers in the automotive industry in the world,” he added. “Since we began our partnership with Volvo, Ezz Elarab Group has taken the responsibility of offering the widest range of Volvo models that meet the needs of buyers and comply with the requirements of the Egyptian market. We have also guaranteed the improvement of service levels that we provide to the Volvo’s customers who appreciate technology and luxury in cars.”

“Through the Volvo Gallery, our goal is to get closer to our customers. We aim to provide them with a distinctive and outstanding experience, to show the true Volvo values, in terms of customers and environment-related factors,” said Engineer Muhammad Aboul Nour, Volvo Egypt General Manager at Ezz Elarab Automotive Group.

“Therefore, every single element in the Volvo Gallery is designed to portray the previously mentioned values, starting with the food and beverage menu, which includes a wide variety of healthy options and environmentally friendly products, to the spectacular contemporary showroom that displays Volvo cars. All of these factors have been taken into consideration when it comes to the seating and arrangement, both indoors and outdoors, so that we are able to follow all the necessary precautions to achieve the recommended social distancing that is currently in place. We also provide both our visitors and our staff with face masks and disinfectants, as their safety is always our top priority.”

Featuring a design theme that shares the same high-quality “look-and-feel” of various popular models of Volvo cars, and incorporating intricate creative designs and materials, the Volvo Gallery’s distinctive concept was designed to attract a very particular target audience of young, modern, urban millennials who never cease to pursue their goals and are curious about the Volvo brand and its diverse offering of models.

Located at the heart of the prominent Sheikh Zayed District, the Volvo Gallery is built on an area of 300 square meters at ‘TWELVE’ by The Platform and is easily accessible via the 26th of July Corridor.

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