The Embassy of the Republic of Korea is introducing Korean movies in Kuwait all this week starting today. There will be one movie everyday from Sunday through Wednesday. Entrance is free and ‘first-come-first-serve’ at 7pm. So get there early. Sadly, I can only go to the one on Wednesday. More info here.
Link fixed. Thanks Mark.
I finally came back home to Kuwait on the 7th bil salama and I plan on taking these four months off to be productive. The past vacation times that I had here were spent just sleeping through the days and being a bum watching TV and playing PS2 all night long. I don’t want to do that. So far I’ve kept my promise. I’ve been sleeping normally and spending the day either visiting family or friends.
All I need are ideas and suggestions of doing things.
Movies:
I went to V for Vendetta yesterday. It was excellent even though I’ve yet to figure out some things about it. I definatelly plan on seeing The da Vinci Code on Tuesday inshalla (it was supposed to be released in Kuwait on Wednesday but it wasn’t obviously, what was the deal with that?!). Poseidon and Just Like Heaven sound good as well.
Events:
On June 1 there will be a premiere of The 99, a new comic based on Islamic values and characters. The comic focuses on the 99 characteristics of Allah. The press conference will be at Virgin in MArina Mall at 11am and the premiere will be from 2 - 6pm. Should be a fun day.
Food:
I never had sushi in Kuwait and I need to know which restraunts I should go to. I also want to experience Chocolate Bar, haha.
Other:
I plan to work on my drawing and also work on a photography project I’ve been thinking about for the past 2 months. But the weather “ma ysa3ed.”
Anything else?
Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndrome is a disorder of the electrical system of the heart that can lead to the death of apparently healthy people without any warning.
What is SADS?
Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndrome (SADS), otherwise known as Long QT Syndrome, is a disorder of the electrical system of the heart. The problem centres on the length of time it takes the electrical system to recharge following a heatbeat. This is known as the QT interval. People who have a long QT interval are more vulnerable to a very fast, abnormal heart rhythm, or arrhythmia. When this rhythm occurs, no blood is pumped out from the heart, and the brain quickly becomes deprived of blood causing sudden loss of consciousness and sudden death.
What causes SADS?
The condition is caused by dysfunction of protein structures in the heart cells called ion channels. These channels control the flow of ions like calcium, sodium and potassium molecules. The flow of these ions in and out of the cells produces the electrical activity of the heart. Abnormalities of these channels can be acquired or inherited. The acquired form is caused by certain medications. The inherited form occurs when a mutation develops in one of the genes which makes a channel. The mutations cause the electrical recovery of the heart to be slow.
When do symptoms occur?
Sudden loss of consciousness, or syncope, usually occurs during physical exertion or emotional excitement like anger or fear. Sudden death can often occur when the victim is asleep, or when they are waking up. In patients with syncope the heart rhythm reverts spontaneously to normal. When this occurs, the patient regains consciousness within a minute or two. When the abnormal rhythm persists, however, the outcome is death. It is not common for the syncope or sudden death to occur when the person is awake and at rest. Not all patients who have this condition have symptoms - about one-third never develop any. In the other two-thirds, some have just one or two syncopal spells as children. Others have many episodes over a number of years. The symptoms may begin as early as the first days or weeks of life, or as late as middle age. Most commonly, however, the symptoms first occur during pre-teen and teenage years. The symptoms start earlier in males than females, beginning on average at approximately eight years in males and 14 years in females.
How common is SADS?
Scientists do not know how common the condition is. It was thought to be rare, but it is now thought that on many occasions the condition was not properly diagnosed and that it is in fact a relatively common cause of sudden and unexpected death in children and younger adults.
Is there any treatment?
The condition can be diagnosed by measuring the QT interval using an electrocardiogram (ECG). Patients identified as being at risk can be given drugs known as beta-blockers to slow heart beat. Other drugs can be used for patients who have a specific form of the disorder. Once treated, it is very important that the medication be taken every day and not missed or omitted. The medications are not curative - they only provide protection while being taken and the protecting effect is gone within a day or two of stopping the medication.
What about exercise?
Patients with a long QT interval are advised not to compete in competitive sports. However, once treated they should be able to take part in recreational sports. Some doctors advise patients to make sure that their friends know about their condition so that they can call for help in the event of an attack.
[BBC NEWS]
This post in loving memory of my 15-year-old cousin.
This proclimation is inspired by MsB :]
Climbing Kuwait Towers to raise fitness awareness
Ali Al-Eidan, a 52-year-old physical therapist, will climb to the top of the Kuwait Towers by way of stairs on May 18. Al-Eidan is climbing the 40 flights of stairs, to call attention to exercise’s role in fighting diseases.
Al-Eidan said exercise should not be limited to a certain age group but is a necessity to all. He added he has nothing to gain from this adventure financially. His only motive is to increase Kuwait’s awareness of exercise’s role in preventing obesity and other widespread diseases in Kuwait.
He added, he is physically fit enough to embark on such an extreme exercise. He expected that he will reach the top and run back down at a steady pace. Al-Eidan has plans to climb other tall Kuwaiti landmarks. In the future, he hopes to climb the top of the Liberation Tower.
– Kuwait Times
What a great thing to do. I appluad him and wish him the best of luck. Mashalla he’s fit to do such a thing. I wouldn’t last past the sixth floor! I wonder if there’s going to be a gathering there to support him. I’d totally go.
“This is not a pipe.”
The Treachery of Images, 1929 by René Magritte
