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Great news for all the book-lovers out there: the Bakrajo Public Library in Slemani has just recently added more than 20,000 English books to its collection of books which are all available now to anyone who wishes to borrow and read them. more >>
If you are somewhat familiar with books, then there is a great possibility that you have at one point in your life read the Lord of the Rings, but you might not have read (but definitely should) Tolkien’s The Silmarillion more >>
Just a few weeks ago a new café was opened in Slemani. Many people have yet to find this great place, so I thought I’d share one of my new favorite hangout spots with you. The name is Klu Café more >>
The Dark Knight Rises is truly an epic and grand master-piece. The legendary finale of the amazing trilogy has proved it could end its story in the best way possible and in the most desirable terms more >>
Cheese made in Animal skin, is that even possible? Yes! If you don't believe me, you can see it for yourself in the famous Qaisari Bazar in Hawler more >>
There’s a genre we get to watch every day and we never get bored of it: the teen comedy genre. A genre so nostalgic and funny, it never gets old. For the most part when watching teen comedies, we reflect back on our own adventures and misadventures more >>
A good old cup up coffee or tea is our first go-to in the morning, but did you know these interesting facts about what you're drinking every day?
Did you know that caffeine can be transmitted from a breast feeding mother to its baby? Recent studies have proven that babies can get a dose of caffeine from their mothers’ milk more >>
If you like fantasy, fairytales, and action filled adventure stories, then this may just be a movie for you! Snow White and the Huntsman is a 2012 fantasy film based off the well-known German fairytale “Snow White,” but with a few twists of its own. The film is directed by Rupert Sanders and written by Evan Daugherty, John Lee Hancock, and Hossein Amini more >>
Here it is, the movie that became the third highest-grossing film of all time: “The Avengers.” If you like action, suspense, comedy, and superheroes, then this is definitely the movie for you! Based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name, “The Avengers,” produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures, is the sixth installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe more >>
When a Kurdish broadcasting channel decided to translate a Korean drama named Dong Yi into Kurdish, a wide range obsession with Korean dramas was triggered in the Kurdistan Region. more >>
If you have ever been to an exhibition by a Kurdish artist, you have most probably noticed the effects of the brutal dictatorial regime of Saddam Hussein on the thinking and the personal perception of the artist reflected in his work. This, however, is not the case if you go to an exhibition by Rostam Aghala more >>
Do you know how to colorblock like a pro? It is really trendy to mix bold colors. All you have to do is own a pair of colored jeans, and a fun colored top more >>
On Thursday, May 10 I walked through the entrance into The University of Sulaimaniah. I entered the theater and took a seat, anticipating the moment the red curtains would separate. I waspresentwith all the other students and faculty members from AUI-S to see NOOR more >>
Tired of crowded cafes in the middle of malls and galleries? Want a quiet place you can go to and feel at home? Well, Caffe11 is the newest “old” place for you more >>
Looking for a fun, lighthearted film with a meaningful message? One that can be enjoyed no matter what age you are? Then “The Lorax” is a definite must-see! This 2012 computer-animated musical comedy movie is sure to please both young and old with it’s colorful cast of characters, exciting reveals and a universal lesson about the importance of caring for our planet more >>
Have you tried ginger lately? Have you even heard of ginger lately? This rarely seen, rarely spoken of plant root has as many health benefits as most over-the-counter medicine more >>
“What’s this?” One might say, “A book titled ’The Little Prince’? Looks like a book for preschoolers.”
But don’t look away just yet! Yes, the book’s title may sound a bit childish, and yes, the illustrations and language can be a bit simple at times, but truly, this is no ordinary children’s bookmore >>
Are you looking for a western cafeteria close to home? Well, Nali’s café is your solution. With a comfortable atmosphere and free wireless internet, you can come here to meet with friends, have business meetings, catch up on homework, or read a book more >>
Referred to as a “horror trip” by most people, The Devil Inside was claimed to be scarier than Paranormal Activity. The Devil Inside was considered a cult film in its release time. The reason it is a quality movie is because it is a new kind of a horror film. The plot of the movie focuses on a girl and her travel to Rome to free a “beast” out of her mother’s body, but it brings unintended, horrific, and shocking events from a camcorder view that will scare your very soul more >>
We all know the impact
external appearances have on our perception of almost everything, however the extent to which this effect can go is often underestimated. In an age where stereotyping is supposedly looked down upon it is quite ironic how magnified it has become. There are areas where we really don’t expect looks to come into play, but yet they do; for instance, in classrooms and schools more >>
A powerful story is one that can draw you in completely, stir your emotions, open your mind, and stay with you long after you’ve heard it. War Horse is definitely one of these. The movie, directed by Steven Spielberg in 2011, is based off of famed author Michael Morpurgo’s book “War Horse” from 1982 and the 2007 stage adaption of the book. more >>
Coco Chanel has been a famous name in the fashion world since the opening of her first shop in Paris in 1910. Gabrielle "Coco" Bonheur established the brand “Chanel,” the first great fashion name. more >>
Why the Whales Came, published in 1985, is a book for people who like good storytelling and captivating plots. It is the sort of book you can completely lose yourself to, the sort that will make you think and wonder throughout, and that will leave you pondering even after the ending. more >>
Are your taste buds craving something good? Do you ever feel like you just don’t have enough time to go to restaurants? Well, Suli has a new fast food joint that is actually fast food more >>
Do you ever see something online and say “aww, I wish I could get that”? Well now you can. The new service “Bombeene” offers delivery from anywhere in the world to the three major cities in Kurdistan more >>
If the Facebook statuses, the squealing teenage girls, and the t-shirts adorned with the faces of the movie stars weren’t enough, let me inform you that the third installment of the twilight series, Breaking Dawn (part 1) is now in theatres more >>
Sometimes it’s great to just lay back and relax with some good old classical movies, the ones that still hold great entertainment value and fantastic charm even years after they were first released. And one such movie is without a doubt The Princess Bride more >>
In Italy they have a saying “Il dolce far niente” which means “the pleasure (or the sweetness) of doing nothing.” I heard this saying in the movie Eat, Pray, Love for the first time; it captivated me ever since more >>
You probably have not heard of “purslane” but might have had it a few times.Purslane is palpina in Kurdish; native to India and Persia but recently growing to all the other continents as a wild weed more >>
A healthy lifestyle can help prevent lifestyle diseases, limit sicknesses, and extend one’s lifespan. It is all about keeping our cells healthy and functioning properly and reducing the oxidative damage caused by free radicals, which are basically atoms missing electrons which have the ability of destroying surrounding atoms by stealing their electrons. Cells are made up of many atoms, and when these atoms are healthy the cells duplicate more >>
It’s officially fall; the weather has cooled down and schools have started. We have entered a new season and for us ladies it means adding new trendy items to our fall wardrobes. You don’t have to change your whole wardrobe just to stay up to trend but there are some key items more >>
The birth child of neighboring restaurant Lalezar, Avesta Restaurant in Sarchinar offers a second helping of some local favorite dishes, along with an atmosphere that attracts families, businessmen, and those more >>
Fact or Myth?You can catch the flu from a flu shot.
MYTH: This is one of the biggest myths that most people believe to be true. This misconception arises from another misconception that people think the vaccine has a weakened version of the virus more >>
The world watched as beauty queens from 89 different countries competed against each other for the crown of Miss Universe. The beauty pageant took place in Sao Paolo, Brazil.
Miss Angola, Leila Lopes, won the judges and crowd over during her final interview when the judges asked what physical characteristic she would change about herself and she replied more >>
The Help is a fictional novel set in Jackson, Mississippi during the time of the civil rights era. The novel written by Kathryn Stockett has been on the top of the New York Times best selling list for consecutive weeks and has been the center of much praise and criticism. The Help revolves around the lives of three seemingly different women whose lives entangle when they team up more >>
It is a rare thing to find a book that has been so obviously written for a child audience, and yet is able to draw in even older audiences with its charm and “hidden” messages. The Magician’s Elephant is exactly this sort of book. While the writing and storyline have been designed with young readers in mind more >>
During the Middle Ages in Europe, economy went down, poverty was everywhere, and people were getting tired of the governing class. Not only were the middle and laboring classes mad about the horrible situation, but so were the nobles.
One day, three young friends from the noble class decided to go for a picnic. They decided to go over a green hill to spend their day there, and have some drinks. They were anxious about the state. In other words, they blamed the governing class for not putting much effort into their work more >>
Imagine having to work out a math problem with sticks and stones, using dirt as your scratch paper. Luckily, we have the luxuries of buying paper and pencils, but not everyone in the world is as fortunate. People are so consumed with their materialistic things that nothing in the world matters to them. When being handed everything from birth, it is easy to forget what the rest more >>
I was honored and respected by a friend when she invited me over for dinner to have a taste of the most traditional Kurdish meal in Kurdistan: the “sar-u-pe.” "Bloody me," I said to myself, “head and feet?" Well, duh! This is what sar-u-pe translates to in Kurdish. I joined the dinner table and was soon frightened to see them hammering the head of the animal hoping to break through the skull and grab a piece of the brain to taste more >>
With all this new technology out there that promises to “make you look better,” which one of the many can be trusted? Starting from this issue, you’ll be able to find tips and secrets about the best homemade products to the things that concern us most, every month. Personally, I am tired of buying the latest teeth whitener for tons of money just to find out that it doesn’t really work for me. In order to get a perfect smile, dentists tell us to avoid caffeine more >>
Great news for all the book-lovers out there: the Bakrajo Public Library in Slemani has just recently added more than 20,000 English books to its collection of books which are all available now to anyone who wishes to borrow and read them. more >>
If you are somewhat familiar with books, then there is a great possibility that you have at one point in your life read the Lord of the Rings, but you might not have read (but definitely should) Tolkien’s The Silmarillion more >>
Just a few weeks ago a new café was opened in Slemani. Many people have yet to find this great place, so I thought I’d share one of my new favorite hangout spots with you. The name is Klu Café more >>
The Dark Knight Rises is truly an epic and grand master-piece. The legendary finale of the amazing trilogy has proved it could end its story in the best way possible and in the most desirable terms more >>
Cheese made in Animal skin, is that even possible? Yes! If you don't believe me, you can see it for yourself in the famous Qaisari Bazar in Hawler more >>
There’s a genre we get to watch every day and we never get bored of it: the teen comedy genre. A genre so nostalgic and funny, it never gets old. For the most part when watching teen comedies, we reflect back on our own adventures and misadventures more >>
A good old cup up coffee or tea is our first go-to in the morning, but did you know these interesting facts about what you're drinking every day? Did you know that caffeine can be transmitted from a breast feeding mother to its baby? Recent studies have proven that babies can get a dose of caffeine from their mothers’ milk more >>
If you like fantasy, fairytales, and action filled adventure stories, then this may just be a movie for you! Snow White and the Huntsman is a 2012 fantasy film based off the well-known German fairytale “Snow White,” but with a few twists of its own. The film is directed by Rupert Sanders and written by Evan Daugherty, John Lee Hancock, and Hossein Amini more >>
Here it is, the movie that became the third highest-grossing film of all time: “The Avengers.” If you like action, suspense, comedy, and superheroes, then this is definitely the movie for you! Based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name, “The Avengers,” produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures, is the sixth installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe more >>
When a Kurdish broadcasting channel decided to translate a Korean drama named Dong Yi into Kurdish, a wide range obsession with Korean dramas was triggered in the Kurdistan Region. more >>
If you have ever been to an exhibition by a Kurdish artist, you have most probably noticed the effects of the brutal dictatorial regime of Saddam Hussein on the thinking and the personal perception of the artist reflected in his work. This, however, is not the case if you go to an exhibition by Rostam Aghala more >>
Do you know how to colorblock like a pro? It is really trendy to mix bold colors. All you have to do is own a pair of colored jeans, and a fun colored top more >>
On Thursday, May 10 I walked through the entrance into The University of Sulaimaniah. I entered the theater and took a seat, anticipating the moment the red curtains would separate. I waspresentwith all the other students and faculty members from AUI-S to see NOOR more >>
Tired of crowded cafes in the middle of malls and galleries? Want a quiet place you can go to and feel at home? Well, Caffe11 is the newest “old” place for you more >>
Looking for a fun, lighthearted film with a meaningful message? One that can be enjoyed no matter what age you are? Then “The Lorax” is a definite must-see! This 2012 computer-animated musical comedy movie is sure to please both young and old with it’s colorful cast of characters, exciting reveals and a universal lesson about the importance of caring for our planet more >>
Have you tried ginger lately? Have you even heard of ginger lately? This rarely seen, rarely spoken of plant root has as many health benefits as most over-the-counter medicine more >>
“What’s this?” One might say, “A book titled ’The Little Prince’? Looks like a book for preschoolers.” But don’t look away just yet! Yes, the book’s title may sound a bit childish, and yes, the illustrations and language can be a bit simple at times, but truly, this is no ordinary children’s bookmore >>
Are you looking for a western cafeteria close to home? Well, Nali’s café is your solution. With a comfortable atmosphere and free wireless internet, you can come here to meet with friends, have business meetings, catch up on homework, or read a book more >>
Referred to as a “horror trip” by most people, The Devil Inside was claimed to be scarier than Paranormal Activity. The Devil Inside was considered a cult film in its release time. The reason it is a quality movie is because it is a new kind of a horror film. The plot of the movie focuses on a girl and her travel to Rome to free a “beast” out of her mother’s body, but it brings unintended, horrific, and shocking events from a camcorder view that will scare your very soul more >>
We all know the impact external appearances have on our perception of almost everything, however the extent to which this effect can go is often underestimated. In an age where stereotyping is supposedly looked down upon it is quite ironic how magnified it has become. There are areas where we really don’t expect looks to come into play, but yet they do; for instance, in classrooms and schools more >>
A powerful story is one that can draw you in completely, stir your emotions, open your mind, and stay with you long after you’ve heard it. War Horse is definitely one of these. The movie, directed by Steven Spielberg in 2011, is based off of famed author Michael Morpurgo’s book “War Horse” from 1982 and the 2007 stage adaption of the book. more >>
Coco Chanel has been a famous name in the fashion world since the opening of her first shop in Paris in 1910. Gabrielle "Coco" Bonheur established the brand “Chanel,” the first great fashion name. more >>
Why the Whales Came, published in 1985, is a book for people who like good storytelling and captivating plots. It is the sort of book you can completely lose yourself to, the sort that will make you think and wonder throughout, and that will leave you pondering even after the ending. more >>
Are your taste buds craving something good? Do you ever feel like you just don’t have enough time to go to restaurants? Well, Suli has a new fast food joint that is actually fast food more >>
Do you ever see something online and say “aww, I wish I could get that”? Well now you can. The new service “Bombeene” offers delivery from anywhere in the world to the three major cities in Kurdistan more >>
If the Facebook statuses, the squealing teenage girls, and the t-shirts adorned with the faces of the movie stars weren’t enough, let me inform you that the third installment of the twilight series, Breaking Dawn (part 1) is now in theatres more >>
Sometimes it’s great to just lay back and relax with some good old classical movies, the ones that still hold great entertainment value and fantastic charm even years after they were first released. And one such movie is without a doubt The Princess Bride more >>
In Italy they have a saying “Il dolce far niente” which means “the pleasure (or the sweetness) of doing nothing.” I heard this saying in the movie Eat, Pray, Love for the first time; it captivated me ever since more >>
You probably have not heard of “purslane” but might have had it a few times.Purslane is palpina in Kurdish; native to India and Persia but recently growing to all the other continents as a wild weed more >>
A healthy lifestyle can help prevent lifestyle diseases, limit sicknesses, and extend one’s lifespan. It is all about keeping our cells healthy and functioning properly and reducing the oxidative damage caused by free radicals, which are basically atoms missing electrons which have the ability of destroying surrounding atoms by stealing their electrons. Cells are made up of many atoms, and when these atoms are healthy the cells duplicate more >>
It’s officially fall; the weather has cooled down and schools have started. We have entered a new season and for us ladies it means adding new trendy items to our fall wardrobes. You don’t have to change your whole wardrobe just to stay up to trend but there are some key items more >>
The birth child of neighboring restaurant Lalezar, Avesta Restaurant in Sarchinar offers a second helping of some local favorite dishes, along with an atmosphere that attracts families, businessmen, and those more >>
Fact or Myth?You can catch the flu from a flu shot. MYTH: This is one of the biggest myths that most people believe to be true. This misconception arises from another misconception that people think the vaccine has a weakened version of the virus more >>
The world watched as beauty queens from 89 different countries competed against each other for the crown of Miss Universe. The beauty pageant took place in Sao Paolo, Brazil. Miss Angola, Leila Lopes, won the judges and crowd over during her final interview when the judges asked what physical characteristic she would change about herself and she replied more >>
The Help is a fictional novel set in Jackson, Mississippi during the time of the civil rights era. The novel written by Kathryn Stockett has been on the top of the New York Times best selling list for consecutive weeks and has been the center of much praise and criticism. The Help revolves around the lives of three seemingly different women whose lives entangle when they team up more >>
It is a rare thing to find a book that has been so obviously written for a child audience, and yet is able to draw in even older audiences with its charm and “hidden” messages. The Magician’s Elephant is exactly this sort of book. While the writing and storyline have been designed with young readers in mind more >>
During the Middle Ages in Europe, economy went down, poverty was everywhere, and people were getting tired of the governing class. Not only were the middle and laboring classes mad about the horrible situation, but so were the nobles. One day, three young friends from the noble class decided to go for a picnic. They decided to go over a green hill to spend their day there, and have some drinks. They were anxious about the state. In other words, they blamed the governing class for not putting much effort into their work more >>
Imagine having to work out a math problem with sticks and stones, using dirt as your scratch paper. Luckily, we have the luxuries of buying paper and pencils, but not everyone in the world is as fortunate. People are so consumed with their materialistic things that nothing in the world matters to them. When being handed everything from birth, it is easy to forget what the rest more >>
I was honored and respected by a friend when she invited me over for dinner to have a taste of the most traditional Kurdish meal in Kurdistan: the “sar-u-pe.” "Bloody me," I said to myself, “head and feet?" Well, duh! This is what sar-u-pe translates to in Kurdish. I joined the dinner table and was soon frightened to see them hammering the head of the animal hoping to break through the skull and grab a piece of the brain to taste more >>
With all this new technology out there that promises to “make you look better,” which one of the many can be trusted? Starting from this issue, you’ll be able to find tips and secrets about the best homemade products to the things that concern us most, every month. Personally, I am tired of buying the latest teeth whitener for tons of money just to find out that it doesn’t really work for me. In order to get a perfect smile, dentists tell us to avoid caffeine more >>
