Looking for a good movie to see this weekend?

We’ve got just the movie for you - AMREEKA.

The movie tells the all too true story of a Palestinian mother, Muna Farah, who must leave her beloved country to secure a better future for her teenage son.

AMREEKA has appeared at 29 international film festivals and has won 13 awards among them:

“Best Arabic Film” (Cairo International Film Festival)
“Humanitas Prize”(Sundance Feature Film Category)
“International Critics Pirze” (Cannes International Film Festival)

It has even been named one “One of the top 10 BEST International Films of 2009″ by the National Board of Reviow of Motion Picture.

The movie will be premiring this Wednesday at Grand Cinema, City Mall.

Jordan has been ranked as the second best Arab country to live in!

A recently released international index scored 194 countries around the world based on the following categories:

Cost of Living
Culture and Leisure
Economy
Environment
Freedom
Health
Infrastructure
Safety & risk
Climate

At the Middle Eastern level, Tunisia was ranked the highest with Jordan coming up second. The Kingdom was followed by Lebanon, Morocco, Bahrain then Syria.

The country to be ranked with the highest quality of life in the world was France, with Austria coming in second, followed then by Switzerland and Germany.

Thousands of Jordanians attended the Sunny Art Fair in December and voted for their favorite featured artist.

To help encourage local Jordanian artists, Kulacom held a competition for the Sunny Art Fair “favorite artist”.

Congratulations to the winner - Karma Shawa

This young artist was raised in a family with a strong appreciation for the Arts. As a child, she was mentored by her aunt, artist Laila Shawa, and won the Prince Hassan Award for Islamic Art while she was an IB student.

She obtained her undergraduate degree from the London School of Economis and, despite pursuing a career in the public sector - still found time to study art in an effort to further her passion.

Karma exhibited her artwork for the first time at the Sunny Art Fair.

She hopes to complete her first solo exhibition in the very near future.

Special thanks to Kulacom for supporting local artists and highlighting the importance of Art in Jordan.

Friday night marked the opening of the Sunny Art Fair, the first of its kind in Jordan.Featuring the works of 35 artists, painters, and photographers; the Sunny Art Fair takes up almost the entire 3rd floor of the Zara Center.

Works range from sketches and paintings to photographs, graphic designs, 3-D displays and short films.

A special children’s section has been designated for kids to come express the artist in themselves by coloring, painting, and drawing on all kinds of surfaces (including the wall!)

Come check out the art for yourself between the hours of 10Am - 10PM every day until December 15th at Zara Center (3rd Floor).For more information call (079) 700 1051.

The 350 Climate Conference is taking place in Copenhagen this week and in an effort to show our solidarity with those fighting for a better climate, a candlelight vigil has been organized.

Join us as we show our support on Friday December 11th from 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM at the Amphitheater in Downtown Amman.
To learn more about the 350 movement, check out www.350.org

Found this blog on And Far Away. So funny and so true - what are you and your co-workers ordering for lunch today?

http://andfaraway.net/blog/2009/11/21/the-flowchart-what-should-you-order-for-lunch-today/

Yes, that’s right, 90’s Teen Idols - the Backstreet Boys - are BACK!

Having just released their latest album “This Is Us” on October 6th, the band felt it was high time that they meet their Middle Eastern fans and thank them for all their support throughout the years.

They’ll be performing at the Paladium in Dubai on December 17th and Sunny 105.1 is sending 2 lucky listeners to the show.

Winners will not only get to attend this once in a lifetime concert with front row seating, but will also get to witness the Sound Check as Nick, Howie, Brian, and AJ warm up before the concert starts! 

See the Backstreet Boys LIVE in Dubai - December 17th 

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With the massive outbreak of Swine Flu across Jordan we thought we’d give you some tips on how to avoid getting it:

1) Get the Flu shot – and definitely get the H1N1 Flu shot if it’s available.

2.) Wash your hands as often as possible.

3.) If you have a fever, it’s best to call in sick.

4.) Use tissues when you sneeze or cough and dispose of them immediately.

5) Avoid hugging and kissing everyone you know, a smile will have to do for now.

6.) Check up on your sick friends and colleagues through Facebook or by calling them, no need to make any visits.

7.) Make sure all surfaces around your home or office are disinfected regularly.

8.) Keep a bottle of hand sanitizer with you.

9.) Don’t touch your eyes, nose, or mouth after you’ve shaken hands with anyone.

10.) You might not want to share any food or drinks with people.

11.) If you’re feeling ill, go to the doctor to get checked out. Chances are you might have a normal flu, but stay on the safe side.

12. ) Weddings, parties, funerals, schools, and all other indoor social gatherings are high risk areas for catching infections, so this season, it’s okay if you don’t make an appearance.

Due to popular demand, the Sunny Art Fair at Zara Center has officially been extended until Saturday, December 19th.

The event is the first of it’s kind in Jordan, so if you haven’t had a chance to check it out there’s still time.

The minute you come up the escalators there’s something on display on every wall. You’ll be able to experience everything from works of up-and-coming artists, video art, film screenings from the Royal Film Commission, as well as a ‘Kids Zone’ where you can bring your kids or younger siblings along to experience the Sunny Art Fair in their own way.

The top art galleries in Jordan will have hundreds of pieces set up throughout for you to view and purchase. The Sunny Art Fair is definitely an event that you’ll find yourself going to every day after work (you may even be skipping work just to go).

Going on from now till December 19th, daily from 12PM - 10PM.

Featured Art Galleries:

• Nabad
• Foresight
• Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts
• Dar Al Anda
• Jacaranda Images
• Zara
• Gallery 14
• Cairo Amman Bank Gallery
• The Gallery

Film Screening Schedule by RFC at Sunny Art Fair:

Dec. 13th 2009

From 5PM - 10PM

- “Home” by Yanna Arthu-Bertrand

- “Full Bloom” from Mish Sa7eb Aflam (episode 2)

Dec. 14th 2009

From 5PM - 10PM

- “Captain Abu Raed” by Amin Matalqa

- “Yasmine” from Mish Sa7eb Aflam (episode 7)

- “The Other Side of the Neighborhood” from Digital Film Making Workshop

Dec. 15th 2009

From 5PM - 10PM

- “The Balcony” from Digital Film Making Workshop

- “Minister of Peanuts” from Documentary Workshop

- “High Heels” by Fadi Haddad

-”Bag Sweet Bag” from Mish Sa7eb Aflam (episode 2)

- “By the Sidewalk” from Mish Sa7eb Aflam (episode 2)

- “Relief” by Ahmad Smara

There are many common misconceptions among us about Breast Cancer and here are some of the myths and the real facts.

Myth:
Under wire bras cause breast cancer.
Fact:
Years ago, a book was published that suggested that under wire bras can constrict the body’s lymph node system, causing breast cancer. However, the link between under wire bras and breast cancer is false and completely inaccurate.

Myth:
Antiperspirants and deodorants can cause breast cancer.
Fact:
Antiperspirants and deodorants do not cause breast cancer; this link between antiperspirants and breast cancer is completely false.

Myth:
Small-breasted women can not get breast cancer.
Fact:
The amount of breast tissue a woman has does not affect her risk of developing breast cancer. Breast size is certainly not a significant risk factor for breast cancer.

Myth:
The best place to practice a self breast exam (SBE)is in the shower.
Fact:
Starting at age 20, women should practice monthly SBE standing in front of a mirror and lying down. The steps performed in each position may be repeated while showering, as soap eliminates friction and may have a better efficacy for detecting lumps.

Myth:
Drinking coffee increases a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer.
Fact:
Coffee does not cause breast cancer, and in several studies with rats, coffee has been shown to actually prevent cancer.

For more information visit  the website for the Jordan Breast Cancer program http://www.jbcp.jo