The Joint Executive Committee Holds its Second Meeting for 2013

PGD staff Attend a lecture on the Environmental Management System

Al-Helal Inspects OFD Safety Devices and Construction Project

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Al-Sabah and Yousef Ali Visit KJO to Look Over the Contingency Plan

1st Steering Committee for the EnCoRe (Enhance Cost Reporting) Project chaired by CPD Manager

Al-Ali Sponsor Certificates Awarding CeremonyKJO Summer festival

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On wednesday morning, September 25th 2013, Members of the Joint Operation Committee gathered at KJO Office Park foyer, to embark on the Executive Management Safety Review (EMSR). The Executive Manage-ment formed three separate groups with different itin-erary. The first team which was headed by C-JOC Eng. Abdullah Al-Helal, com-prised of MEL Eng. Adel Abbas, MTM Eng. Odais Al-Qahtani, MEX Eng. Abdulaziz Al-Mesaied, MON Eng. Muhammed Al-Subaie, MOF Eng. Muhammed Al-Dousari, and MSS Eng. Mishal Al-Shammari. Their inspection route covered both ELD and TMD where they inspected ELD Laboratory, TMD offices and store and finally the Southern Jetty. The group discussed with the safety engineers the safety procedures applied at the sites and discussed means of improving security and safety at the departments.The second inspecting group was led by EDI Eng.

Suleiman Al-Rasheedi who had in his company MMT Eng. Mohammed Al-Saedi, MIS Eng. Muhammed Al-Ghammdi, MFA Eng. Mu-hammed Al-Ajmi, MCT Eng. Abdullah Al-Dawood, MER Nabeel Al-Alola and Safety Engineer ENG. Ar-nel G. Acros. The group in-spected MTD facilities and reviewed the safety imple-

mentation measures at the department. Their inspec-tion visit started at North Jetty Chemical Warehouse, then South Jetty Drilling Materials Warehouse and finally MTD offices. The group checked the safety process in the department and its facilities aiming to create a proper safe envi-ronment for utilities and

employees.The head of the third group was EDO Eng. Muhammed Al-Khatib who covered in his inspection visit PCD. Al-Khatib who was accom-panied by A/PCD Eng. Ayyad Duwaile, MIA Eng. Jaber Al-Jaber, MTD Eng. Jamal Al-Fedalah, MCP Eng. Hezab Al-Shammari, A/MIT Eng. Abdullah Al-Awadi and Loss Preven-tion Superintendent Eng. Muhammed Al-Marghalani and CBD Superintendent Bander Al-Harkan. The memebers inspected the projects sites of Senior & Junior Bachelor’s Quarter and New MTD buildings and Warehouses.At the end of the inspec-tion visit all groups met again at the Office Park, and proceeded to the Pre-sentation and Debriefing Room. There they reviewed the collected notes and studied the options to en-hance safety measures. It is noteworthy that these regu-lar inspection visits limit the number of accidents and near misses, thus assess work and make objectives achievable.

JOC Conducts EMSR And Overviews Safety Measures

CTD Implements KJO Working Categories to Classify Contractors Online

7 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s

Noise induced hearing loss

Keys to Successful AdministrationToo Much Coffee Is Bad For You? Fact Vs. Myth

Al-Rasheedi inspecting Warehouse Rashidy and Al-Gamedi inspecting fire extinguishers

C-JOC reviews the safety measures

Al-Helal listening to the safety report

Al-Helal and the Executive Managment before embarking on the inspection visit

Comparing Risk: Plane Crashes vs. Climate Change

Year 5 Vol.No: (45) September 2013

The Joint Executive Committee Holds its Second Meeting for 2013The Joint Executive Committee held its last

meeting on Thursday, August 29th, 2013 at the Hilton Mangaf Hotel in Kuwait. The meeting was headed by CEO KGOC Eng. Ali Al-Sham-mari and with the presence of KJO Senior Con-sultant Eng. Yousef A. Ali, P& CEO AGOC Eng. Abdullah Al-Helal along with the Committee Members Abdulhameed Al-Rashid, Ali Babithan and Committee Secretary Qais Fayrooz.The meeting was also attended by KJO Executive Management including EDO Eng. Muhammed Al-Khatib, A/EDI Eng. Suleiman Al-Rashidy, EDP Eng. Mutlaq Al-Khodhair, EDB Abdulaziz Al-Mansour and EDH Eng. Hussain Al-Rashoud.The meeting covered a comprehensive discussion about KJO Agenda, the process of work for the year 2013, the production schedule and finally the proposed development suggested for Khafji and Nuwaiseeb boarders.

The Joint Executive Committee at Hilton Mangaf Hotel, Kuwait

The Joint Executive Committee at Hilton Mangaf Hotel, Kuwait

C-JOC Eng. Abdullah Al Helal took a tour on September 12th

2013, during which he visited the Offshore Production Department and Gathering Station. He was ac-companied by EDO Eng. Moham-mad Al-Khatib, A/M OFD Eng. Mohammed Al Dosary, A/M ESD Masatomo Ogamo, and Superinten-dents of the respective departments. They started off by visiting the gath-ering station’s control room, Ratawi’s production center, and then the new control room and accommodation facility. Al-Helal emphasized on the security and safety measures and the readiness of the operators and technicians in case of emergencies, particularly those working in the H2S environment. He ensured as well that enough SCADA apparatus were available and distributed throughout the facilities. Talks were concentrated on the new control room and the necessity of having safety devices assembled in their proper places, as safety is a priority in KJO. OFD is in charge of offshore oil produc-tion, exploration, drilling, and transporta-

tion of the oil from the advanced offshore gathering station which have taken interest from all KJO departments over last 5 de-cades. This has made KJO a model to other oil and gas companies in the region. Pro-

duction is conducted by nationals from the two countries: Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.Offshore platforms have witnessed steady development through effective partner-ship, which began after the end of Arabian

Oil Company’s concession, allowing it to be leader in the joint operations both in the Gulf region and in the world as a whole.

Al-Helal Inspected OFD Safety Devices and Constructions

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Al-Helal paying a visit to KJO offshore facilities

Al-Helal and the managment observing the utilities OFD employees receiving Al-Helal and the Managment at the Gathering Station

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C-JOC Eng. Abdullah Al-Helal received last month KGOC CEO Deputy Sheikh Ali Al-

Hamoud Al-Sabah and KJO Senior Consultant Eng. Yousef Ali to review and discuss the contingency plan dedicated to KJO and the possibility to best improve it. The reception ceremony was attended by A/EDI Eng. Suleiman Al-Rashidy, EDO Eng. Muhammed Al-Khatib, EDP Eng. Mutlaq Al-Khodhair, EDB Eng. Abdulaziz Al-Mansor, and A/EDH Eng. Kha-lid Awwad. The meeting took place at KJO Office Park Meeting Room where they came in presence of MIS Eng. Muhammed Al-Ghamdi, M (OND) Eng. Muhammed Al-Subaie M (OFD) Eng. Muhammed Al-Dosary and Loss Prevention Superintendent Eng.

Muhammed Al-Marghalani.Al-Marghalani com-menced the meeting with a presentation about the emergency plan. Later the members went to the Emergency Control Room at the ground floor where they were received by Eng. Saleh Al-Enezi. Al-Enezi overviewed the operations, the process of work and the safety and security monitor-ing.

Talking to AD-Dora, KGOC CEO Deputy Sheikh Ali Al-Hamoud Al-Sabah stated that the arrangements made for the emergency plan are sound, since its main guidelines have been implemented. He also mentioned that there is always a room for improvement and KJO is always sighting the greatest op-portunities to best improve the security and safety at the premises of KJO. KJO Senior Consultant Eng. Yousef Ali also stated in a discussion with AD-Dora team that these meetings help joint operations to exchange experiences and raise higher opportunities to develop and improve work process.

Al-Sabah and Yousef Ali Visit KJO to Look Over the Emergency Plan

ELD held a lecture on Environmental Man-agements System on September 13, 2013 for

PGD staff. The aim of the lecture was to increase the environmental awareness and to stress its importance, as well as explaining environmental hazards and emphasizing the role of everyone in protecting the environment. The lecture was delivered by ELD staff Dr. Nabeel Abo Zaid at the department’s conference room. Abo Zaid intro-duced the environmental management system in the company and its main components.ELD organizes this lecture on Environmental Managements System yearly for all KJO depart-ments to highlight the importance of environment protection and the company’s high attention in this regard.

PGD staff Attended a lecture on Environmental Management System

KJO Executive Management during the meeting with Al-Sabah and Yousef Ali

CTD coordinated with ITD to form Business Categories for the contractors

online. The categories include 33 main groups and for the first time, it includes grouping, for facilities, electrical services, mechani-cal services and wireless communication, as well as the construction of the offshore and offshore facilities, pipeline installations, tanks, drilling operations and seismic surveys. The new groups will help the joint operations to place the contractors accordingly for the purpose of tendering. This will also raise the competition level due to the new registration process implemented online, which allows international and local cooperation to register and place their technical and quality evalua-

tion in a sufficient time span before employing the tender.Khaled M. Al-Otaibi the person in charge of contractor registration (SRM) said that there were not enough categories listed for the con-struction of the offshore and offshore facilities and seismic surveys, which caused problems in attracting international and accredited companies by Saudi Aramco and Kuwait Oil Companies. This work frame made us address Saudi Aramco and Kuwait Gulf Oil Company to get these lists that requires time. He also added that the registration process provides us with a direct approval on all companies ac-credited with Saudi Aramco and Kuwait Oil Companies by the click of a button.

CTD Implements KJO Working Categories to Classify Contractors Online

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Categorizing contractors will ensure smooth work process

Part of the enviormental lecture taking place in PGD

Al-Sabah and Yousef Ali in a conversation with Al-Helal

TDD Manager Khalid Al-Ali has sponsored KJO’s 4 week summer

activities and awarded Certificates and Memorial Shields. The closing ceremony was held on September 12, 2013 at GUST University for Science and Technology in Mishref, Kuwait. 107 children of KJO staff participated in the activities and events. The cer-emony commenced with the Kuwaiti National Anthem and recitation of verses from the Holy Qur’an.

The spokesman Tariq Hussein, then presented series of the ceremony’s events including a video of the partici-pants during activities and events of the summer program, followed by a theatrical show titled «The Key of

Life”.In a speech delivered on behalf of the organizers, Chief of the Program Mo-

hammad Al Enezi expressed his gratitude and appreciation to all the participants and trainers on the success of the activi-

ties and events. Art teacher Salwa Hassan displayed very creative and distinctive painting completed by the participants. Eng. Mihsan Al Ziabey expressed his gratitude and appreciation on behalf of the family members, to the program’s su-pervisors. He presented as well, supervi-sor Abdulla Al Dulaimi with a memorial shield. At the end of the ceremony, Al-Ali dis-tributed certificates to participants and awarded academic university members with memorial shields. Al-Ali in return, received a memorial shield from the university dean Ghasan Awad in recognition of his efforts in supporting such activities and events that raise the level of academic education of the participants.

KJO's Summer Festival Concluded

Al-Ali Sponsored Certificates Awarding Ceremony

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Part of the members attending the event the stage act organized during the event

Al-Ali receiving a plauqe from the deanship of GUST in Kuwait

Year 5 Vol.No: (45) September 2013

T heCorporate Planning Department (CPD) successfully started the design

and implementation of the “Enhance Cost Reporting” project in July, The first steer-ing committee meeting was held, under the direction of CPD manager and steering committee chairman, Mr. Salem Al-Bisher audit took place on September 8th. KJO members attending included of Mr. Mo-hammad Al-Ajmi (Manager FAD), Mr. Nabeel Al-Najrani (Manager ITD), Mr. Mohamed Al-Subaie (Manager OND), Mr. Abdulrauf Allarakia (Technical & Execution Advisor), Mr. Marai Al-Abbas (KJO EnCoRe project manager) and the EnCoRe project core team members from CPD, EDD, FAD, ITD and OND. The current project status was presented by KPMG Management Consultants from Germany, who were represented by manag-ing director Dr. Andreas Ries and deputy project manager Mr. Thomas Heinrich.Major Project GoalsIn the steering committee, the project team highlighted the major project goals for the Enhanced Cost Reporting project, which are the following:• Increase cost accountability and responsi-bility for better management control• Enhance cost transparency through bet-ter data quality and allocation of secondary costs• Segregate the costs of oil and gas production in order to steer both production segments in the futureAs the project team is currently designing the future data struc-tures – for example, cost centers, cost elements s/ general ledger accounts, WBS elements and internal orders – major decisions were require from KJO steering committee, in order to set the general framework for future cost reporting and to align the transition process from old to new structures taking place in 2014. During the 6-hour steering

committee meeting, the deci-sion was made to shift towards cost center accounting with the beginning of 2014, which will reduce the number of WBS elements and internal orders in use. Responsible cost center personnel, will see on their SAP cost sheet, all direct costs related to them cost center and all indirect, allo-cated costs (e.g. IT licenses or comput-ers). On the cost sheet the budget/ plan value will be shown and a column shows the monthly variance between budget plan and actuals, which will have to be justi-fied by the cost center responsible, in case of budget over- or under-run. To achieve better cost transparency in the system, the data quality has to increase by the begin-ning of 2014, which will not only support steering possibilities for cost center respon-sibles but also the quality of cost reporting and key performance indicators (KPI).What are the next steps in the EnCoRe

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completion stage of the blueprints, which will have to be signed-off by KJO manage-ment before the

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documents are setup by the EnCoRe project team for

the following areas:• Revision of cost elements/ general ledger accounts• Revision of cost center structure, segre-gation of organizational units in oil, gas and oil/gas mix and design of an overall production process map• Revision of WBS element structure and future usage• Revision of internal order structure and future usage• Design of major internal allocation keysIn order to align the blueprint documents in detail with KJO experts from CPD,

EDD, FAD, ITD and OND, the project team conducted several workshops and more will follow. Afterwards, the blue-print documents will be presented to the EnCoRe steering committee in order to get their approval.As this project will influence the overall KJO organization and effect all depart-ments, the results of the steering commit-tee meetings will also be presented to the JOC. High-level overview of EnCoRe project phases and major milestonesBy end of September the blueprint creation and alignment with KJO will be finished and the design phase will be considered as completed. Afterwards, the KJO and KPMG team can start the implementation in the SAP systems, which also includes creation of functional specifications, func-tional unit tests and user acceptance tests. In parallel, the project team will prepare the training documents for KJO employ-ees and plan training dates and resources.How to get more information about the EnCoRe project?The project team already performed aware-ness sessions for department managers and budget controllers in July and additional awareness sessions will follow after the

blueprint has been approved by KJO management. The project team also performed several workshops with all KJO depart-ment managers and budget controllers to collect their re-quirements and align the future cost reporting design. Addition-ally, an E-Mail based project newsletter has been distributed at the beginning of September to inform all KJO resources and such the newsletter will be sent on a monthly basis. In Decem-ber, shortly before the go-live of the new cost reporting structure, additional E-Mail newsflashes and go-live relevant information packages will be provided.

Enhancement of Cost Reporting Capability - Design and Implementation

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CPD Senior members in a meeting with KPMG

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7 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s

Climate & Weather

SafetyScience

Year 5 Vol.No: (45) September 2013

The purpose of this list is to alert the public to the early warning signs of Alzheimer's disease. If someone has several or even most of these symp-toms, it does not mean they definitely have the disease. It does mean they should be thoroughly examined by a medical specialist trained in evaluating memory disor-ders, or by a comprehensive memory disorder clinic, with an entire team of experts knowledgeable about memory problems.1. Asking the same question over and over again.2. Repeating the same story, word for word, again and again.3. Forgetting how to cook, or how to make repairs, or how to play cards—activities that were previously done with ease and regularity.4. Losing one's ability to pay bills or balance one's checkbook.5. Getting lost in familiar sur-

roundings, or misplacing house-hold objects.6. Neglecting to bathe, or wearing the same clothes over and over again, while insisting that they have taken a bath or that their clothes are still clean.7. Relying on someone else, such as a spouse, to make decisions or answer questions they previously would have handled themselves.

Reference: http://www.nlm.nih.gov

Climate scientists reported that they are more than 95 percent cer-tain humans are influencing Earth’s climate systems and triggering warming.

They are also more than 66 percent certain that global temperatures will rise by between 1.5 and 4.5 de-grees Celsius (3.6° to 8.1°F) if the levels of carbon in the atmosphere doubles above pre-industrial levels. The findings were published in the fifth assessment report of the In-tergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.The IPCC Climate Report: What Good Will It Do?The language of probability, con-fidence and uncertainty scientists use to explain the links between carbon and climate can require mental gymnastics. To many of us, a probability of 66 percent may not be particularly worrisome. And by extension, the risk (which is the probability of an event happening multiplied by its consequence) of climate change might seem accept-able.

But is it?The Sweden-based Global Chal-lenges Foundation has come out with a Global Risk and Opportu-nity Indicator or GROI to help us better understand climate prob-abilities.The GROI compares the prob-ability of a climate change scenario against other scenarios, for ex-ample a plane crash or being struck by lightning.For instance, at 400 parts per mil-lion of carbon, the IPCC com-putes a 22 percent probability we will see temperatures rise by 2 degrees Celsius (3.6°F). Scientists argue that 2 degrees Celsius is the threshold beyond which the world will careen into dangerous climate impacts. We are already hovering near 400 ppm of carbon.To understand these numbers, consider fatal flight accidents. The probability of a plane crash is 0.0001 percent or about 30 acci-dents a year.If the probability were to increase to 22 percent, there would be 6,648,000 accidents every year.

That’s 759 accidents every hour.Global Warming: Why Only 95 Percent Certainty?That’s a really high risk few of us would be willing to accept when it comes to flying. So why are we okay with accepting the risk when it comes to the future livability of our planet?The IPCC report states that we need to limit carbon emissions to 1000 gigatons (about 480 ppm) of carbon to have a 66 percent chance global temperatures will not rise beyond 2 degrees Celsius.In terms of flight accidents, that probability would give us 2,483 ac-cidents every hour.“Being told that the chance of either of these events happening was still “very unlikely” would be little comfort in the face of such numbers,” the Global Challenges Foundation said in a press release. “Would anyone risk flying? Very unlikely. So why do we tolerate this level of risk for the planet?”

Reference: http://news.discovery.com

Noise induced hearing lossWhat is noise induced hearing loss?Noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) is permanent hearing loss resulting from being exposed to high levels of noise for a long time.We receive about 5,000 new claims for NIHL from work-ers in Ontario every year. This is by far the highest number of any other oc-cupational disease. Over the last de-cade the number of NIHL claims has been steadily increas-ing.How does noise induced hearing loss start?The hearing loss that results from long-term hazardous noise exposure takes a long time to develop.Although the damage can happen early in a worker’s career, the hearing loss is usually noticed later on only after the worker retires. This is because young workers have a large reserve hearing capacity. Also, hearing loss develops very slowly and is hard to notice in the

early stages. However, as we get older everyone’s

hearing gets worse. It is then that the damage that workplace (and other) noise caused many years ago becomes a problem. How would noise induced hearing loss affect me?For those affected by this disease, the problems can be major. It is

said that hearing loss is more socially isolating than even total blindness as it becomes difficult to communicate with family and friends. Crowded settings like noisy restaurants or gatherings be-come impossible and watching shows or listening to music are only an irrita-tion, and hearing aids are of little help.There is no cure for NIHL. But it is completely preventable by eliminating or reducing noise exposure.

Reference: http://www.wsib.on.ca/

Comparing Risk: Plane Crashes vs. Climate Change

Those who work in the secular work force will agree that in order for a business to succeed, the leaders of that organization must develop the proper administrative or management skills to carry out the objectives of the company. An institution can have goals and objectives, but unless they have the right people who can effectively administrate them it will soon expose its weakness and fail.I believe this business principle applies in church ministry as well. The local church is not a business, but it is the business of God’s people to carry out God’s work with excellence. Thus, successful administration is important in carrying out the vision that God has for His local church.What happens when churches do not implement essential administrative responsibilities? Primarily, the overall ministry will experience obstacles in carrying out the work of God with excellence. But it should also be understood that a lack of administrative abilities can be detrimental and frustrating to the other staff and lay people who serve with our under these positioned leaders.First Corinthians 14:40 reads, “Let all things be done decently and in order.” Our God is a God of structure, details, and purpose. Each church should prioritize the importance of successful administration to carry out the work that God has called them to do.There are three principles that I have tried to develop

in my personal ministry, both as a college administrator and pastor, to help me strive for excellence in administrating God’s work.1. Organization.One who is lacking in organizational skills will have a hard time administrating efficiently. For some, this is easy. For others, they must work at being organized in various areas of their life. In ministry, organization is imperative in order to carry out the vision. Here are some considerations in being better organized:Be neat – “A cluttered desk is a cluttered mind.”Write observations down – don’t rely on your brain.Save important reminders or information.Categorize material so it is easy to locate – with your computer or file folders.2. Preparation.Once a person has become organized in his or her area of ministry they can begin efficiently preparing the responsibilities they have. Suitable preparation will include these areas:Plan in advance – do no procrastinate; what doesn’t get scheduled doesn’t get done.Consider every angle – prepare for each situation you might encounter the best you can.Investigate appropriately – be knowledgeable about what

is going on.Arrange on paper – make the plan visible to you, your leader, and those who follow.Plan in advance – it can never be stated too much!3. Communication.Once you are organized and prepared you will then be ready to communicate the plan. There is nothing more frustrating than not being communicated with appropriately. This type of communication means several things:Communicate in a timely manner – in advance and in various forms (phone, email, memos, etc.).Persistent communication – follow up on the preliminary correspondence.Communicate the details and expectations – don’t assume those involved know all the details.Communicate information – your leaders need to always know what is taking place.Much could be stated about administration; however, being attentive to these three areas will help one grow in their administrative abilities. It will enhance your areas of responsibilities, and improve your relationship with those you minister with and to.

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Drinking less coffee is a common New Year’s resolution, but is there any health benefit in cutting back on your morning brew?Contrary to popular belief, coffee (real black coffee, not 20 ounce raspberry-mocha blendaccinos) is in fact one of the healthiest beverages you can drink. Rich in polyphenols and other antioxidants, the benefits of coffee far exceed the potential risks.Coffee has long been known to be protective against liver disease. Though the reason for the benefit remains unclear, the protection increases linearly with greater coffee intake and is considered a potential therapy for those with liver dysfunction.Regular coffee consumption also seems to be protective against liver and endometrial cancers, and potentially colorectal cancer as well. While some studies have shown an association between coffee and bladder cancer, the link is weak and inconsistent, and only occurs at heavy intake.Type 2 diabetes is less common in both regular and decaffeinated coffee drinkers. Coffee also seems to be protective against gout.Caffeine and coffee enhance cognitive performance, and appear to be protective against Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease and other forms of dementia and

cognitive decline.Caffeine can also improve athletic performance, including endurance training, high-intensity exercise, and resistance training.For many years the greatest concern with coffee and caffeine has been for those with high blood pressure. However recent reviews of the data indicate that while caffeine does temporarily raise blood pressure for about three hours after consumption, there is no long term increase in risk of hypertension from drinking coffee. In fact, at high levels (four cups per day or more) there seems to be a protective effect of coffee, possibly from the polyphenols or other antioxidants.Some argue that coffee and caffeine are diuretics and therefore can be dehydrating. The most recent evidence, however, suggests that while there is a mild diuretic effect, the fluids lost are less than the amount taken in. In other words, there is still a net increase in hydration.The only real danger in drinking too much coffee is in how it affects your quality of sleep. If you are very sensitive to caffeine and have problems falling or staying asleep at night, cutting back on coffee and other

caffeinated beverages may be helpful in getting more restful slumber.To summarize: Coffee is surprisingly good for you and may protect you from a number of diseases, but if you’re having trouble sleeping it might not be a good idea to drink too much.

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Reference: http://blog.zocdoc.com/too-much-coffee-

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From KJO Archive

Science and Technology

The Main Office of the Executive Management in the year 2000

Prepared by Dr. Khalid Atwa

«Success Is Tons of Discipline.»

Open Invitation to write in Ad-DoraAre you interested in writing? Would you like to share your knowledge with your colleagues? Contact

our editorial on the following number 4155 or via Ramezihm@kjo.com.sa Editor-in-Chief Suleiman N. Al-Rashidy

Chairman Eng. Abdullah Al-Helal

Editorial

Managing Editor Faris F. Al-Subaie

Graphic Designer Mustafa ChoorappulanMultimedia Processor Ahmed Al-AzmiPhotographers Mahmoud Al- Refaei - Julio Vinas - Ali Al-Shammari

Salem Al-Dousary - Wael-Al-Hunaidi - Mohammed A. Abdulrahim - Mohammed H. Al-Ramezi

AD-DorraM O N T H L Y N E W S

We are in desperate need of new medicines for the major diseases facing us in the 21st Century such as Alzheimer's and obesity. And we are running out of antibiotics that are effective against bacteria that are now resistant to many old varieties. As bringing new and improved drugs to patients becomes more difficult and more expensive - it can take 20 years and around $1 billion to bring a medicine to market - Geoff Watts asks what's gone wrong and what can be done to get new pharmaceutical treatments to patients.

Geoff talks to a number of researchers who have worked both within the pharmaceutical industry and publicly funded laboratories to get their views on why the source of drugs has dried up. These include Dr Patrick Vallance, of global pharmaceutical giant GSK, Professor Paul Workman of the Institute of Cancer

Research, and Professor Chas Bountra of Oxford University's Structural Genomics Consortium.

They argue that the age of the blockbuster drug which can treat millions of patients is over and that we don't know enough science

to be able to find treatments for conditions like Alzheimer's disease. Tilli Tansey, Professor of the History of Modern Medical Science at Queen Mary University in London puts the state of drug discovery in its historical context.

End of Drug Discovery

“No steam or gas drives anything until it is confined.. No life ever grows great until it is focused, dedicated and disciplined.»

Self-discipline and self-motivation are joined at the hip. Why is that? When you practice self-discipline, you feel like you are in control of your life. You feel content and motivated because you’re moving toward your goals. Brian Tracy is one of America’s leading authors on the development of human potential. He said this...»If I had to pick the #1 key to success, it would be...self-discipline. It is the difference in winning or losing; between greatness and mediocrity.» Why are some people more success-ful than others? Why do some people make more money, live happier lives and accomplish much more in the same number of years than the great majority Over the years, we have hundreds of books and articles on the subjects of success and achievement. It seems that the reasons for these accomplishments have been discussed and written about for more than two thousand years, in every conceivable way. One quality that most philosophers, teachers and experts agree on is the importance of self-discipline. As Tomsik summarized it years ago, «Success is tons of disci-pline.»

«The most important success principle of all was stated by Thomas Huxley many years ago. He said, ‘Do what you should do, when you should do it, whether you feel like it or not.’» There are 999 other success principles that we have found in reading and experience, but without self-discipline, none of them work. «Self-discipline is the key to personal greatness. It is the magic quality that opens all doors for you, and makes everything else possible. With self-discipline, the average person can rise as far and as fast as his talents and intelligence can take him. But with-out self-discipline, a person with every blessing of background, education and opportunity will seldom rise above mediocrity. Discipline is : The training which teaches us to obey rules and control our own behavior while Natural Consequences are: Things which happen as a result of an action. If we do not put gas in the car, the natural consequence is that it will run out of gas. If we touch a hot stove, the natural consequence is that we will get burned. Many psychologists and family therapists feel that the best way to discipline children is using natural consequences whenever possible, however there are many times when allowing natural consequences is not an acceptable means of discipline. As for Logical Consequences they are: Results which can be created but which are closely related to the behavior and which «make sense.» There is usually some human involvement. If you want to be so successful, bear in mind these outstanding seven ar-eas of your life where the practice of self-discipline will be key to your success. These areas include: Goals, Character, Time Man-agement, Personal Health, Money, Courage and Responsibility. It is my hope that you’ll find a few «nuggets» that will help make your dreams come true.

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