Fourth Specialisations Forum opens at CAS-Ibri · opera and choral performances of a more classical...
1
H aving a low self-esteem related to one’s weight and keeping food visibly available around the house, outside the kitchen, may increase your likelihood of being obese, says a new research. Multiple metabolic and genetic factors contribute to obesity, but the home is a logical place to consider in efforts to improve health, the researchers noted. “Effects of the home environment and psychosocial factors haven’t been examined together in previous studies,” said Charles Emery, professor of psychology at the Ohio State University and lead author of the study. e study focused primarily on determining whether the home environment — architectural features and food storage and availability — was associated with obesity, but also measured a number of psychological factors. While architectural features had no relationship to obesity status, several food-related findings did. People in the study who were obese kept more food visible throughout the house and generally ate less-healthy foods, such as sweets, than non-obese research participants. “e amount of food in the homes were similar, but in the homes of obese individuals, food was distributed in more locations outside the kitchen,” Emery noted. EDUCATION National Symposium on Innovations in IT opens in CAS-Sohar A second triumph for ROHM n HAMED AL MAMARI T he College of Applied Sciences- Sohar held a National Symposium on Innovations in the field of Information Technology under the patronage of Shaikh Muhanna bin Saif al Lamki, Governor of North Al Batinah. Dr Ali bin Hassan al Lwati, college dean, and a number of officials from North Batina, members of the academic staff, administrators, and students attended the symposium. Aſter the opening speech by Dr Ali al Lawati, Shaikh Muhanna al Lamki inaugurated the symposium logo. e symposium aims to achieve meaningful interaction between researchers, encourage prospective researchers to embark on scientific publishing, and develop the culture of scientific research, creativity, and innovation in the institutions of higher education. Moreover, it aims to provide some marketing for the output of the Colleges of Applied Sciences through inviting entrepreneurs and employees of local companies in Oman to attend the symposium, which in turn opens up the prospects for future career opportunities for graduates and help to identify the research work that can help in the development of companies and government institutions through the application of the produced research. e symposium comes within the strategic plan of the Colleges of Applied Sciences to work on activating the field of scientific research and innovations through holding international conferences, national symposiums, and workshops with a focus on the quality of the produced research in serving the Omani society. e symposium contains a group of events comprising the presentation of 25 papers in the form of concurrent sessions lasting for two days. e papers presented vary according to their focus points the most important of which are the development of soſtware systems, database administration, computer wired and wireless networks, and information security for cluster networks and computers. e scientific papers presented addresses numerous and varied important topics some of which focus on the systems of supporting the administrative decision of entrepreneurs and small enterprises. Others focus on the development of educational systems and the development of scientific aspects of innovation within the field of information technology. n MAURICE GENT T he Preservation Hall Jazz Band was the first guest group to return to the Royal Opera House Muscat for a second visit and it was even more successful than the first. e enthusiasm and the sheer joy of the audience was there for all to see. e musicians were welcomed as if this was their second home. It was the sort of welcome you give to old friends. It was by no means an entirely different audience. Many of those, who regularly attend opera and choral performances of a more classical nature attended and highly enjoyed the high octane performance of an inspired group with apparently endless energy. e Preservation Hall Jazz Band has a great past, which goes back to the early 1960s. It has now formed firm bonds with ROHM, which I predict will endure. You can tell when lasing friendships are being formed. ere are also common aims and aspirations. To seek the highest quality whatever the form of musical endeavour. e group is very much thinking in terms of the next fiſty years and whatever further musical achievements come. ey clearly see a past, a present and a future pointing to the growth of achievement in the creation and performance of new music. For the ROHM this sort of alliance can only be good and it is certainly very good for all, who love music in Oman. e opera house is not developing as an exclusive institution but as a thriving centre for the arts welcoming both a very wide range of performers attracting audiences from across the nation. e key factor is that it should be inclusive attracting many forms of music and dance throughout the world. e ROHM in its first two seasons has achieved much. But perhaps the biggest achievement is that it has looked to the whole community both in terms of Oman and the wider world, from the most prestigious opera groups to the best in jazz. Quality has been the bench mark and not purely social rank or exclusivity. In a way it is a tribute to Oman itself. When I first visited Oman in the 1960s as a young BBC reporter there was both care and courtesy. A wish to make friends rather than enemies. And a wish to build society which avoided strife. e ROHM has a duty to itself but also to the nation. It has rightly chosen to go for a broad, inclusive musical agenda, and the fact that its first return guest was an American jazz group from the Deep South shows a determination to strive for a broad international agenda welcoming orchestras and singers of all races wishing to work through music towards a world of greater harmony and peace between musics. e sound of music is aſter all better than the sounds of war. I for one am looking with interest what the next season will offer. We may well know soon. THURSDAY APRIL 30 l 2015 30 LIFESTYLE omandailyobserver Public Speaking “ N othing in life is more important than communicating, effectively,” said Gerald R Ford. eir smiling faces entered to the office before their lips say anything. ey looked a little hesitant and were not sure how to start, but their innocent smiling has already broken the ice. is is one of the good lessons that smiling always does half of the job, where not everyone has that. “We would like to give a presentation about two different topics to the public, specifically employees of an organisation. It is a part of our project at college,” they simply put their request with one voice. “Well, my name is Mayada. I am Basma. We are college students,” both introduced themselves aſter the request. “Emotions and moods is my topic that I want to speak about,” said Mayada. “Ethic at work is my topic for the presentation,” Basma said. It was indeed something to be proud of, that, the third year students are well-prepared to give speeches and presentations in front of professionals and experienced employees. Have you ever spoken in front of public without fear? How was that experience, especially when it was the first time? You must have been nervous, shaky and overawed? Didn’t you? Public speaking is one of the areas where sometimes most of the experienced professionals and world leaders fret, about. If world leaders take, more than a week, just to prepare a public speaking for thirty minutes, then, how about students? ey must take longer. However, these students presented well. “is is the classroom where you will give the presentation. Get familiar with the classroom’s setting and environment. Here is the projector and can easily be connected with the laptop. You have flip charts and white board and you can use them, if you want to” the facilitator eased them the process and environment. “It’s good to drink water before you start the presentation,” facilitator offered water to them. “When I first gave my presentation, I didn’t know what to say and how to start,” the head of Organisational Development said to the students before they begin their presentations to the audiences. Both students listened carefully and were trying to read mentality of audiences and to understand their moods. e first presenter looked smart, well-prepared and capable to manage the class and the topic at the same time. Within fiſteen minutes she finished her presentation and asked audiences for questions if there were any. Audiences with mixed culture, class room and the venue, all looked new for the second presenter, but she managed well. What really public like to hear and love to read? ey want stories and real cases which touch their emotions and minds. Public speaking is one of the arts and processes and it is not something new. Its long tradition can be tracked back to Classical Greece. Arina R Ford, says in her book under title, successful public speaking, that, “It is not enough to talk in front of a group of people to be a brilliant public speaker. Your goal should not be limited with information your audience or expressing your thoughts publicly, but to changing emotions, actions and attitudes, and to leaving your listeners moved by words and touched by their meaning”. Both students in their presentation had covered this area and were able to tell stories and permitted most of the audiences to think about “emotions and moods” and “ethic at work”. Is not public speaking something scary? If it is not, then what make people to fear to speak in public? If it is not, then, what can be the reason (s) that around 75 per cent of population suffer from speech anxiety every time they are asked to talk in front of other people? If it is not, then, what can be the hidden psychology behind the fear of public speaking? Of course, while speaking in front of public, a speaker sometimes carries with him or her, pounding heart, dry mouth, shaky hands, quivering voice and cold sweaty palms. “ese students are brilliant and can serve any organisation in good manner, once they finish their study,” head of learning centre-commented. Fourth Specialisations Forum opens at CAS-Ibri n BADRIYA AL GHAFRI T he Fourth Specialisations Forum opened at Ibri College of Applied Sciences under the patronage of Shaik Saif bin Hamyar al Shehi, Al Dhahirah Governor, and in the presence of a number of dignitaries. e ceremony held in Al Masarat Hall, began with a reading from the Holy Quran, followed by a speech by Dr Jehad al Khalaf Bani Younis, Dean of the college, in which he thanked the college’s staff and students for their hard work and commitment. is, he explained, has led to many achievements and awards including the General Shield of Excellence. Aſter the Dean’s address, two short videos showcasing the CAS Strategic Plan for 2015- 2020 and the work of the three previous forums were shown. e videos were followed by a performance by a group of students entitled ‘Take the Decision’ Shaik Saif al Shehi, then presented awards to those who have excelled academically, and to the winner of the Best Slogan Competition. At the end of the ceremony, an accompanying four-day exhibition was formally opened. e exhibition featured three academic departments, namely IT, Design and English language. Student projects and works were displayed in designated areas according to subject. Other exhibitors included the Student Advisory Council under the supervision of the Student Advisory Councils Committee, the Entrepreneurship section under the supervision of the Career Guidance Centre, and the Quality Assurance section. e annually organised forum, which contains various scientific workshops, discussion panels and meetings, aims to shed light on the specialisations offered at the Colleges of Applied Sciences and to promote students’ work. — Photos by Sultan al Shukili and Almukhtar al Nazwani Hide food at homes to shed weight MOHAMMED AL BALUSHI [email protected]
Transcript of Fourth Specialisations Forum opens at CAS-Ibri · opera and choral performances of a more classical...
Having a low self-esteem related to one’s weight and keeping food visibly
available around the house, outside the kitchen, may increase your likelihood of being obese, says a new research.
Multiple metabolic and genetic factors contribute to obesity, but the home is a logical place to consider in efforts to improve health, the researchers noted.
“Effects of the home environment and psychosocial factors haven’t been examined together in previous studies,” said Charles Emery, professor of psychology at the Ohio State University and lead author of the study.
The study focused primarily on determining whether the home environment — architectural features and food storage and availability — was associated with obesity, but also measured a number of psychological factors.
While architectural features had no relationship to obesity status, several food-related findings did. People in the study who were obese kept more food visible throughout the house and generally ate less-healthy foods, such as sweets, than non-obese research participants.
“The amount of food in the homes were similar, but in the homes of obese individuals, food was distributed in more locations outside the kitchen,” Emery noted.
education
National Symposium on Innovations in IT opens in CAS-Sohar
A second triumph for ROHM
n Hamed al mamari
The College of Applied Sciences-Sohar held a National Symposium on Innovations in the field of Information
Technology under the patronage of Shaikh Muhanna bin Saif al Lamki, Governor of North Al Batinah.
Dr Ali bin Hassan al Lwati, college dean, and a number of officials from North Batina, members of the academic staff, administrators, and students attended the symposium.
After the opening speech by Dr Ali al Lawati, Shaikh Muhanna al Lamki inaugurated
the symposium logo.The symposium aims to achieve meaningful
interaction between researchers, encourage prospective researchers to embark on scientific publishing, and develop the culture of scientific research, creativity, and innovation in the institutions of higher education. Moreover, it aims to provide some marketing for the output of the Colleges of Applied Sciences through inviting entrepreneurs and employees of local companies in Oman to attend the symposium, which in turn opens up the prospects for future career opportunities for graduates and help to identify the research work that can help in the
development of companies and government institutions through the application of the produced research.
The symposium comes within the strategic plan of the Colleges of Applied Sciences to work on activating the field of scientific research and innovations through holding international conferences, national symposiums, and workshops with a focus on the quality of the produced research in serving the Omani society.
The symposium contains a group of events comprising the presentation of 25 papers in the form of concurrent sessions lasting for
two days. The papers presented vary according to their focus points the most important of which are the development of software systems, database administration, computer wired and wireless networks, and information security for cluster networks and computers. The scientific papers presented addresses numerous and varied important topics some of which focus on the systems of supporting the administrative decision of entrepreneurs and small enterprises. Others focus on the development of educational systems and the development of scientific aspects of innovation
within the field of information technology.
n maurice Gent
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band was the first guest group to return to the Royal Opera House Muscat for a second
visit and it was even more successful than the first. The enthusiasm and the sheer joy of the audience was there for all to see. The musicians were welcomed as if this was their second home. It was the sort of welcome you give to old friends.
It was by no means an entirely different audience. Many of those, who regularly attend opera and choral performances of a more classical nature attended and highly enjoyed the high octane performance of an inspired group with apparently endless energy.
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band has a great past, which goes back to the early 1960s. It has now formed firm bonds with ROHM, which I predict will endure. You can tell when lasing friendships are being formed. There are also common aims and aspirations. To seek the highest quality whatever the form of musical endeavour.
The group is very much thinking in terms of the next fifty years and whatever further musical achievements come. They clearly see a past, a present and a future pointing to the growth of achievement in the creation and performance of new music.
For the ROHM this sort of alliance can only be good and it is certainly very good for all, who love music in Oman. The opera house is not developing as an exclusive institution but as a thriving centre for the arts welcoming both a very wide range of performers attracting audiences from across the nation. The key factor is that it should be inclusive attracting many forms of music and dance throughout the world.
The ROHM in its first two seasons has achieved much. But perhaps the biggest achievement is that it has looked to the whole community both in terms of Oman and the
wider world, from the most prestigious opera groups to the best in jazz. Quality has been the bench mark and not purely social rank or exclusivity.
In a way it is a tribute to Oman itself. When I first visited Oman in the 1960s as a young BBC reporter there was both care and courtesy. A wish to make friends rather than enemies. And a wish to build society which avoided strife.
The ROHM has a duty to itself but also to the nation. It has rightly chosen to go for a broad,
inclusive musical agenda, and the fact that its first return guest was an American jazz group from the Deep South shows a determination to strive for a broad international agenda welcoming orchestras and singers of all races wishing to work through music towards a world of greater harmony and peace between musics. The sound of music is after all better than the sounds of war. I for one am looking with interest what the next season will offer. We may well know soon.
Thur sDAY a p r i l 3 0 l 2 0 1 530 LIFESTYLEomandailyobserver
Public Speaking“Nothing in life is more important than
communicating, effectively,” said Gerald R Ford. Their smiling faces entered to the
office before their lips say anything. They looked a little hesitant and were not sure how to start, but their innocent smiling has already broken the ice. This is one of the good lessons that smiling always does half of the job, where not everyone has that. “We would like to give a presentation about two different topics to the public, specifically employees of an organisation. It is a part of our project at college,” they simply put their request with one voice. “Well, my name is Mayada. I am Basma. We are college students,” both introduced themselves after the request. “Emotions and moods is my topic that I want to speak about,” said Mayada. “Ethic at work is my topic for the presentation,” Basma said. It was indeed something to be proud of, that, the third year students are well-prepared to give speeches and presentations in front of professionals and experienced employees.
Have you ever spoken in front of public without fear? How was that experience, especially when it was the first time? You must have been nervous, shaky and overawed? Didn’t you? Public speaking is one of the areas where sometimes most of the experienced professionals and world leaders fret, about. If world leaders take, more than a week, just to prepare a public speaking for thirty minutes, then, how about students? They must take longer. However, these students presented well.
“This is the classroom where you will give the presentation. Get familiar with the classroom’s setting and environment. Here is the projector and can easily be connected with the laptop. You have flip charts and white board and you can use them, if you want to” the facilitator eased them the process and environment. “It’s good to drink water before you start the presentation,” facilitator offered water to them.
“When I first gave my presentation, I didn’t know what to say and how to start,” the head of Organisational Development said to the students before they begin their presentations to the audiences. Both students listened carefully and were trying to read mentality of audiences and to understand their moods. The first presenter looked smart, well-prepared and capable to manage the class and the topic at the same time. Within fifteen minutes she finished her presentation and asked audiences for questions if there were any. Audiences with mixed culture, class room and the venue, all looked new for the second presenter, but she managed well.
What really public like to hear and love to read? They want stories and real cases which touch their emotions and minds. Public speaking is one of the arts and processes and it is not something new. Its long tradition can be tracked back to Classical Greece. Arina R Ford, says in her book under title, successful public speaking, that, “It is not enough to talk in front of a group of people to be a brilliant public speaker. Your goal should not be limited with information your audience or expressing your thoughts publicly, but to changing emotions, actions and attitudes, and to leaving your listeners moved by words and touched by their meaning”.
Both students in their presentation had covered this area and were able to tell stories and permitted most of the audiences to think about “emotions and moods” and “ethic at work”.
Is not public speaking something scary? If it is not, then what make people to fear to speak in public? If it is not, then, what can be the reason (s) that around 75 per cent of population suffer from speech anxiety every time they are asked to talk in front of other people? If it is not, then, what can be the hidden psychology behind the fear of public speaking? Of course, while speaking in front of public, a speaker sometimes carries with him or her, pounding heart, dry mouth, shaky hands, quivering voice and cold sweaty palms. “These students are brilliant and can serve any organisation in good manner, once they finish their study,” head of learning centre-commented.
Fourth Specialisations Forum opens at CAS-Ibrin Badriya al GHafri
The Fourth Specialisations Forum opened at Ibri College of Applied Sciences under the patronage of Shaik Saif bin Hamyar al Shehi, Al Dhahirah Governor, and in
the presence of a number of dignitaries.The ceremony held in Al Masarat Hall,
began with a reading from the Holy Quran, followed by a speech by Dr Jehad al Khalaf
Bani Younis, Dean of the college, in which he thanked the college’s staff and students for their hard work and commitment.
This, he explained, has led to many achievements and awards including the General Shield of Excellence.
After the Dean’s address, two short videos showcasing the CAS Strategic Plan for 2015-2020 and the work of the three previous forums were shown.
The videos were followed by a performance by a group of students entitled
‘Take the Decision’ Shaik Saif al Shehi, then presented awards to those who have excelled academically, and to the winner of the Best Slogan Competition. At the end of the ceremony, an accompanying four-day exhibition was formally opened.
The exhibition featured three academic departments, namely IT, Design and English language. Student projects and works were displayed in designated areas according to subject. Other exhibitors included the Student Advisory Council under the supervision of
the Student Advisory Councils Committee, the Entrepreneurship section under the supervision of the Career Guidance Centre, and the Quality Assurance section.
The annually organised forum, which contains various scientific workshops, discussion panels and meetings, aims to shed light on the specialisations offered at the Colleges of Applied Sciences and to promote students’ work.
— Photos by Sultan al Shukili and Almukhtar al Nazwani
Hide food at homes to shed weight
MohaMMed al [email protected]
