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Many of the stars in need of little cosmetic surgery
Stars must align to win a place on Walk of Fame
LOS ANGELES, Oct 8, (AP): Engelbert A five-member committee meets annu- the ceremony. A portion of this money Rock star Melissa Etheridge, a recent are in need of a little cosmetic surgery. with the worst sections and go from
Humperdink has one. Clint Eastwood ally in June to consider some 250 to 300 also goes to the Walk’s trust fund for con- honoree, saw her star unveiled in front of Tree roots along Vine Street have caused there.”
does not. John, George and Ringo — yes. applicants from five categories of the tinued maintenance. the Hard Rock Cafe, which, not coinci- the stars’ black and pink terrazzo concrete Redevelopment, including the
Paul McCartney? Not yet. And George entertainment industry — film, television, Of course, the honorees themselves dentally, paid her bill. to crumble. Heat and foot traffic are fac- Hollywood and Highland complex and its
Clooney would be in the club if only music, broadcast radio and theater, a cate- rarely foot the bill. Recipients have five Etheridge used the ceremony both to tors, too, contributing to the buckling of Kodak Theatre, the permanent home of
someone could convince him to show up gory added in 1984. years to schedule their ceremony. Most thank her fans and launch Hard Rock’s the stars’ brass name lettering, borders and the Academy Awards, have bolstered the
for the ceremony. As you might imagine, some of the can- celebrities time the event to coincide with Pinktober breast cancer awareness cam- emblems. fortunes of the walk’s west end in the past
When it comes to receiving a star on the didates possess light resumes. Others a promotional opportunity. paign. Etheridge, 50, was diagnosed with Restoration decade.
Hollywood Walk of Fame, the sidewalk wouldn’t be able to show up for obvious Ceremonies breast cancer in 2004 and has been a The Walk of Fame, along with the
tourist attraction that encompasses 15 reasons. spokesperson for the event for the past six The Hollywood Chamber of famous movie star footprints at
blocks of Hollywood Boulevard and three “We’ve had applications from Santa “Stars like to make it a big deal,” years. Commerce initiated a restoration project Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, remain pop-
blocks of intersecting Vine Street, it’s not Claus and the duck that represents an Hollywood Chamber of Commerce presi- “It’s forever,” Etheridge says of her in 2008, grading each of the walk’s stars. ular attractions for tourists visiting Los
so much who you know, but whether insurance company on commercials,” dent Leon Gubler says. “That’s the way star, following a morning ceremony Nearly 800 were targeted to be repaired or Angeles.
you’re willing to play by the rules. says Walk of Fame producer Ana they are. They get a little more bang for attended by an estimated 500 people, replaced. “They’re iconic places that still res-
For starters, someone in the celebrity’s Martinez, who attends the voting meeting their buck out of it when they time it including many fans who traveled on their Raising the $4.2 million needed to onate with people, though what’s in the
camp must first fill out an application and decides where the stars are eventually right.” own dime from across the country to be at complete the project hasn’t been easy. imagination probably doesn’t align with
form that includes the star’s signed prom- placed on the street. Thus, September’s star recipients Neil the event. Corporate sponsors have donated about the reality,” says USC professor Leo
ise that they will attend the ceremony. “Somebody insisted Shakespeare Patrick Harris and Jon Cryer scheduled “We’ve been playing this fame game half the total, to go along with money Braudy, whose book “The Hollywood
should have a star,” Martinez adds. their ceremonies to coincide with the fall for 100 years here in this city of dreams,” from private donors and a portion of the Sign” covers another area landmark.
Pledge Typically, the Walk’s committee annu- premieres of their long-running television Etheridge adds, noting she came to the proceeds from the star ceremonies. “It’s a way for people to connect with
No pledge? No ceremony. Which is ally selects 20 to 24 new honorees, who series, “How I Met Your Mother” and Walk of Fame when she visited Los Though still short of the goal, Gubler their favorite celebrities,” Braudy contin-
why Eastwood, Julia Roberts and Clooney must then pay a $30,000 sponsorship fee. “Two and a Half Men,” respectively. The Angeles as a teenager. says he hopes work can begin next year. ues, “though if you really want to meet
aren’t among the 2,450 honorees lining This covers the cost of constructing the shows’ production companies each paid At 51, the Walk of Fame is roughly half “We don’t have the money to do the one, you’d have a lot more luck going to
Hollywood’s sidewalks. three-foot-wide stars as well as the cost of the $30,000 fee. of Hollywood’s age, and many of its stars whole walk,” Gubler says. “We’ll start the nearest supermarket.”
Fashion
Nina Ajmal Nina Ajmal
Luis Buchinho Ricardo Preto
Nina Ajmal Rizwanolluh
Above:
Models pres-
ent creations
by Nina
Ajmal and
Rizwanullah during the Karachi Fashion Rizwanullah
click Week in Karachi, Oct 7, and by
Portuguese designers Ricardo Preto and
Luis Buchinho during the 37th
Drinking problem?: You are no longer Moda Lisboa at Patio da Gale, Terreiro do Paco Square in of Kuwait St Peter’s Mar Thoma church
alone! Confidential helpline 99641389. Lisbon, Oct 7. (AFP) will be held on Oct 14 at the Integrated
❑ ❑ ❑ Indian School, Abbassiya Kuwait. The
Hon Indian Ambassador has kindly con-
Narcotics Anonymous: NA can help sented to inaugurate the function at 10:45
with addiction problems. Totally confi- am and the Parish Vicar Rev Chacko
dential: 94087800 English/Arabic. Lifestyle Thomas would be presiding the meeting.
A day long program is arranged with vari-
Latest ety of entertainment programs, musical
concert, food sales, games etc. A souvenir
Cancer online support group: If
you are Cancer patient or family member
Danzon gives life to older generation will be released to commemorate the
occasion. All are cordially invited.
fighting with this deadly disease, come
❑ ❑ ❑
join our online support group. Best way of
dealing with this disease is providing sup-
port and share our experience with each
other. There are lot of things which even
doctors can’t tell so be member of this
Mexicans help keep Cuban dance alive Birthday greetings: Happy birthday
darling Darlene
Amanda, Many
happy returns of the
MEXICO CITY, Oct 8, (AFP): Down Miguel and Silvia Salinas, who with small steps that experts compare lected by family and with little money
website and start sharing your experiences through the centuries, a Cuban dance have been married for 36 years, dance to “dancing on a brick.” to spare, danzon gives them an oppor- day. May Almighty
which may help others. October is recog- God bless you with
nized as National Breast Cancer which harks back to the elegance of every weekend. The steps begin slowly to a three- tunity to go out into their communities good health. Best
Awareness Month (NBCAM). The pri- European royal courts has survived “Fortunately, danzon has given life beat rhythm; the dancers then stop, and socialize. wishes from your
mary purpose is to promote self examina- among Latin America’s tropical, pul- to our generation — a generation one receiving applause as the women fan “Danzon doesn’t demand sudden loving mother,
tion and screening mammography as the sating rhythms with help from fans in might call forgotten. It has given us themselves; the dance then picks up as movements or much physical activity, Zamina.
most effective way to save lives by detect- Mexico. energy again,” said Miguel, wearing a the music gathers pace and the dancers which makes it ideal for the older ❑ ❑ ❑
ing breast cancer at early stage. For more The danzon, a slow-moving swing, panama hat and flowery green shirt. elegantly perform more complicated adult population,” said seasoned
information visit: http://fightingwith- arrived in Mexico at the end of the Unlike other Cuban rhythms, the steps. KTA tourney:
cancer.webs.com/” dancer Rosalinda Aceituno Rios, Great news to all
19th century, two decades after emerg- danzon is defined by delicate moves, For many older people, often neg- wearing a black sequined shirt. Amanda throwball lovers of
Oct 10
ing in Cuba, and took off in the Gulf The dance had a second revival in Kuwait.
Coast state of Veracruz, which has the 1990s, when a movie, “Danzon,” Kuwait Throwball Association (KTA),
IEI Engineers’ Day: The Institution of long been influenced by the Caribbean formed under the banner of World
Engineers (India) Kuwait Chapter is was released telling the tale of a phone Throwball Federation, is going to organ-
island. operator in Mexico City who lives for
pleased to announce that like every year It later began to flourish in Mexico ize an inaugural throwball tournament –
IEI shall be celebrating Engineers’ Day in her job, her daughter and the danzon. separately for men and women in Kuwait,
memory of M. Visvesvaraya on Oct 10, City with the arrival of Cuban musi- Interest has also grown among on Oct 14, 2011.
2011. To commemorate the occasion, we cians who filled dance halls in the younger generations who often enjoy Interested teams please contact
are planning to bring out a souvenir, as we l940s and l950s, providing welcome 97214920 or 66476839 or for more details
relief from the struggles of city life. the competitive performance — this
do every year. The theme for this year’s send an email to kuwaittba@yahoo.com
Engineers’ Day is ‘Engineering While Danzon barely exists now in year’s local champions are a pair of
We also request throwball lovers to
Preparedness for Disaster Mitigation.’ Cuba, Mexican fans still gather in teenage siblings. come and be part of the inauguration of
IEI, Kuwait Chapter invites article and parks in Veracruz, parts of the south- “Some youngsters have found Kuwait Throwball Association, on Oct 14,
cover page design on 44th Engineers’ Day east and the capital, converting them peace through danzon, I think, and in Indian Central School, Jleeb. For more
Theme and also on other technical sub- have reclaimed the feeling of being details contact the above numbers.
jects. Interested members, IEI Ladies Club into open air dance halls, as well as in
yearly festivals across the country. close to their partner, because today’s
members and Science Club members are dances are a bunch of youngsters with Oct 18
requested to submit their articles and/or Musical groups, known as danzon-
cover page design based on Theme for eras, play every weekend in La their hands in their pockets, moving KTAA textile diwaniya: The Kuwait
2011 souvenir on 44th Engineers’ Day. Ciudadela — a tree-lined square in the their heads around,” said Felix Textile Arts Association (KTAA) under
The maximum length of the article Renteria, who has taught danzon for the auspices of Sadu House cordially
center of Mexico City — as couples invites you to the monthly presentation
shall be two A4 pages having font size of gently step in time to their rhythm, more than 20 years.
10. Selected article and/or cover page ‘Show and Tell’ Textile Diwaniya. This
with stiffly gracious movements. They have also inspired older gen- meeting the spotlight is on you, old or
design will be used for 2011 souvenir. erations to invent new steps.
Members who are interested are requested Danzon’s main fans are older peo- A group of the elderly people dance ‘danzon’ at the Ciudadela Square in Mexico new, woven, knitted, embroidered, or
to submit their article and cover page ple who remember when it was still in City, on Sept 24. The danzon, a Cuban dance with elegant gestures harking back “Young people have given it a dif- quilted. Every textile has a story and we
design latest by Thursday, Sept 15, 2011, fashion, enjoying both the music and a to European royal courts, has survived amid Latin America’s tropical and elec- ferent, fresher mark,” said Xochitl want you to share yours.
to IEI, Kuwait Chapter office by e-mail chance to get together with friends. tronic rhythms with help from fans in Mexico. (AFP) Renteria, his wife and dance partner. Tuesday, Oct 18, at 7 pm in Sadu
ieikwt@hotmail.com House (doors open at 6:30 pm), Arabian
Gulf Street, on the corner of the National
Oct 11 The presentation will address these interest. works with ABS Consulting, a company Oct 12 Museum, Kuwait City.
AWARE diwaniya: The AWARE issues and try to present some applicable Francois graduated from the Military specialized in Health, Safety, Spanish Embassy closure: The Oct 26
Center cordially invites all Western expa- answers and comments with expected par- Institute of Engineering, Rio de Janeiro, Environment, Risk Assessment, with Embassy will be closed on Oct 12, on the
triates to its diwaniya presentation on ticipation of the audience. Examples of Brazil, with a B.Sc in Metallurgical headquarters in Houston, Texas. occasion of the Spanish National Day. Indian Embassy closure: The
Tuesday, Oct 11, entitled “Safety usual hazardous conditions and actual Engineering and from the Georgia For more information call: Embassy of India will remain closed on
ConsideratIons in our daily activities” by Oct 14 Oct 26, 2011 – ‘Diwali’.
accidents will also be shown, for illustra- Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, 25335260/80 or log onto:
Francois Coblentz at 7:00 pm. tion and to try to trigger the audience with a M.Sc in Industrial Engineering. He www.aware.com.kw. Harvest festival: The Harvest Festival Continued on Page 26