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About us Hyatt Magazine is a free social and cultural magazine which features events and entertainment, lifestyle, business data, leisure, and lore. “Hyatt” in the Arabic language means “life” and our magazine doesn’t shy away from the average life we live and the types of subjects that must be addressed on a day-to-day basis. The magazine’s events and news target the heavy populated Arab community in south and southwest Chicago suburbs. Hyatt Magazine is published monthly to promote communication on various topics in an informative and positive manner, and it’s distributed throughout the area by several channels (Retail Locations, Medical Offices, Salons, Restaurants, and more). You’ll find our magazine enlightening and interesting as the articles are written by people like you—who care about the community and contribute immensely to its growth for generations to come. We welcome you to submit your articles and photos for potential publishing!
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Pg.18 This glossy monthly magazine published by Flash Media offers several major subjects that will interest many readers. Hyatt Magazine Info: Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2248 Bridgeview, IL 60455 Phone #: (708) 529-1222 Email: info@hyattmag.com Website: www.hyattmag.com Managing Editor: Nesreen Ballut Graphic & Printed By: Black Diamonds Published by: Flash Media Disclaimer No portion of this publication may be reprinted, reproduced, or republished without the written permission of the publisher. The opinions expressed in Hyatt Magazine are those of the authors or columnists and do not necessarily reflect the views of the magazine or its publisher, Flash Media, nor do they constitute an endorsement of products or services herein. All articles submitted will become solely owned by Hyatt Magazine. We reserve the right to update, change, or reject any article or material. We reserve the right to refuse any advertisement. For any submissions, comments, concerns or question, please email the editor directly at nballut@hyattmag.com
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Person of the Month: Rasmea Odeh
Rasmea Odeh
is a leading member of Chicago’s Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim communities, and her decade of service in Chicago has changed the lives of thousands of people, particularly disenfranchised Arab women and their families. She has been with the Arab American Action Network (AAAN) since 2004, and is responsible for the management of day-to-day operations and the coordination of its Arab Women’s Committee, which has a membership of nearly 600 and leads the organization’s work in the areas of defending civil liberties and immigrants’ rights. She is a mentor to hundreds of immigrant women and is a well-known and respected organizer throughout Chicagoland, the U.S. and the world. In 2013, Rasmea received the Outstanding Community Leader Award from the Chicago Cultural Alli8
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ance, which described her as a woman who has “dedicated over 40 years of her life to the empowerment of Arab women, first in her homes of Palestine, Jordan and Lebanon, where she was an activist and practicing attorney, and then the past 10 years in Chicago.” Rasmea is a community icon who overcame vicious torture by Israeli authorities while imprisoned in Palestine in the 1970s, and an example for the millions of Palestinians who have not given up organizing for their rights of liberation, equality, and return. Rasmea just celebrated her birthday on May 22nd and from all of us at Hyatt Magazine, we wish her the happiest of birthdays!
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Community Forum in Getting Involved
An open discussion was held on May 25th in Palos Hills focusing on the importance of getting involved not only in the community but also at large by voting and setting examples for those after us. Throughout the event, individuals heard from known community members and their aspirations to build a better community. To find your picture from the event, sign up at Hyatt Magazine website. www.hyattmag.com 14
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PACC’s Al-Nakba Event
On Saturday, May 21st, the Palestinian American Community Center held their 68th Annual Commemoration of Al-Nakba. Throughout the event, the audience heard from the well-respected Dr. Dahlia Wasfi, an American physician and peace activist. Entertainment also lightened up the stage with the renowned folklore troupe, Al-Istiqlal! AlIstiqlal is known to travel around the world to share our culture by performing folklore dance that have a beautiful message. All proceeds wegiven to the United Holy Land Fund and put towards education for students as well as orphan sponsorship programs.
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Make your Skin Look 5 Years Younger!
What’s needed: ⅔ cup sugar; 2 teaspoons of açai powder; 10 fresh, whole berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, or a mix); and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
Jokes/Entertainment One day during Ramadan, Tareq was taking it easy in the shade of a walnut tree. After a time, he started eying speculatively, the huge pumpkins growing on vines and the small walnuts growing on a majestic tree. ‘Sometimes I just can’t understand the ways of God!’ he mused. ‘Just fancy letting tiny walnuts grow on so majestic a tree and huge pumpkins on the delicate vines!’ Just then a walnut snapped off and fell smack on Tareq’s bald head. He got up at once and lifting up his hands and face to heavens in supplication, said, ‘Oh, my God! Forgive my questioning your ways! You are all-wise. Where would I have been now, if pumpkins grew on trees!’
How it works: Berries are rich sources of polyphenols, a class of antioxidants that, besides being used as wrinkle fighters, have another talent. They tighten the skin, minimize pores, and combat hyperpigmentation. The sugar and olive oil form a gentle scrub, which also assist in removing debris trapped in pores. How it’s done: With a potato masher, mash the sugar and açai powder with the berries, then slowly add the olive oil; combine coarsely with a whisk. Massage into the face. Leave on for about 5 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
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Fasting ≠ Bad Breath By: Nesreen Ballut When is the last time you asked yourself “How am I going to keep my breath smelling good during Ramadan?” How often do you cover your mouth when talking with coworkers, peers, friends and/ or family members during the fasting period? Well, instead of fretting about it, let’s address some key factors so you can continue your fast while remaining comfortable with the ability to speak in the most confidence—minus the bad breath! During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims all over the world will be joining together in a fast from sunrise to sunset. One of the most common complaints during Ramadan is the bad breath that we all experience while refraining from food and drink. Causes of bad breath are due to factors that may be avoidable and others, unavoidable. For those who practice regular oral hygiene, there are 1,000 to 100,000 bacteria living on each tooth surface; however, for those who do not keep up with regular visits to the dentist and do not brush regularly, they can have anywhere between 100 million and 1 billion bacteria on each tooth. Within this month of reflection comes hefty feasts and a variety of delicious food; however, what one consumes will drastically affect the outcome of how one’s breath smells. So, while you’re inhaling your third piece of qatayef, stop and think how it may
actually cause that horrible stench the day after. Some foods that cause bad breath are onions, garlic, dairy, meat, fish, candy, mint and gum, coffee, juice, soda, olives, and butter. Smoking is another leading cause. The chemicals in tobacco smoke can remain in the mouth for lengthy periods of time which will cause bad breath. On the contrary, there are foods that help in alleviating oral odor such as: apples, leafy green vegetables, probiotic yogurt, parsley, basil, strawberries, melons, and ginger. You should also drink green tea and gulp down lots of water as they fight the growth of bacteria and act as a cleanser which encourages saliva production. Islam urges its followers to be hygienic, decent, and pleasant in both their appearance and smell. So, we should keep our mouth and body clean and free of any bad or horrible smell, especially when you are working with a non-Muslim who may accuse Islam or insult Muslims because of Ramadan fasting. During Prophet Muhammad’s (pbuh) lifetime, he (pbuh) and his Companions (Sahabah) used to have Siwak (Miswak or tooth stick) to keep their mouth fresh and clean. We must understand that the word “siwâk” does not just refer to the tree branches that are used as tooth sticks, but to the act of brushing the teeth itself. It is derived from the verb sâk, meaning to rub, clean, buff, or polish. [Tarh al-Tathrîb (2/63)] Some people assume that brushing the teeth while fasting during the month of Ramadan is discouraged on the basis of the hadith where Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said: “I swear by Him in whose hand is my soul, the Khaluf of a fasting person is more pleasant to Allah (SWT) than the scent of musk.” [Sahih al-Bukhari (1893) and Sahih Muslim (1151)] The assumption that this hadith discourages brushing one’s teeth while fasting is incorrect. Because the Khaluf is the smell that comes from the stomach when it is empty of food and is not a smell stemming from the mouth. So during this blessed month, keep it clean and avoid bad breath. Save us all from the foul odor of the fly trap. Happy Ramadan!
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