April 2017 www.womanthismonth.com news 8 Over to you # Trending What’s caught our eye in the news this month. #Tasmania’s Preservation Bay has presented a magical sight to onlookers in recent days with blue glowing waters lapping on the shore. Known as bioluminescence, this phenomenon occurs when waves shake up algae or plankton cells known as Noctiluca scintillans and make them glow in the water. The algae flashes this way as a defence against predators and poses no threat to humans, although it can carry risks for shellfish. globalnews.ca #The Necker Children’s Hospital in Paris has successfully carried out the first procedure on a sickle cell disease patient that has completely rid him of any symptoms, pain or medications associated with the disease. The teenager underwent the procedure 15 months ago, where doctors removed his bone marrow and scientists genetically altered it in a lab to compensate for the defect in his DNA that caused the disease. The corrected bone marrow was then put back into the patient. bbc.com Win, Win, Win! The spring season is the time when many major brands launch their new fragrances. For its latest offering, French brand L’Occitane went back to the very source of the beauty of Provence. It wanted to find the force that breathes life into plants – the very plants that become its precious ingredients. Every trail it followed led to the light. It seemed to shift, its colours pulsing and rippling. Three perfumers worked on the creation of Terre de Lumière: Calice Becker, Shyamala Maisondieu and Nadège Le Garlantezec. “It really was a journey for us. Each one brought her own world, her own emotions. This fragrance brings together, in perfect harmony, so many sensations that come from our experiences. That’s what gives it so many facets,” they say. The fragrance truly is akin to a breath of Provencal air in a bottle. For a chance to win the 90ml eau de parfum, worth almost BD40, keep an eye on our social media page to participate. On Facebook, the post for the first competition of the month received the most engagement On Instagram, the contest giving away tickets to Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night got the highest number of likes and comments. On Twitter, our tweet about the exciting new Bahrain Food Festival received the highest engagement. Your Shout Your page featuring mums and daughters dressing alike made me feel nostalgic. I remember my own mother having breezy summer frocks tailormade for herself, and a mini version for me. I must have been all of seven or eight at the time. I wonder why I never thought of doing the same with my daughter. I’m off to buy us some material now, thank you very much! Rebecca. I like the range of women you introduce your readers to. Reading about the ladies in your last issue, their life’s work and goals, provided food for thought. It was delightful to read Maya Jashanmal’s reminiscing about her years in Bahrain and Jodie Baker’s travels exploring our world and her passion for photography. Both were motivating. Lastly, it’s a relief that Bahrain has specialists like Dr Iris Brune Erber who can help women overcome some very private, yet grave, physical concerns. I’m sure the local flavour of your interviews serves to be all the more inspiring to the women of Bahrain. Naseema. Got something you want to get off your chest? Congratulations, commiserations and remonstrations all welcome. We'll carry the best ones each week. Follow us on: Instagram: @woman_this_month Twitter: @WomanThisMonthB Facebook: Woman This Month We want to hear your thoughts on Woman This Month. Write to us at [email protected] Best Reaction on Twitter Most Liked Post on Instagram Most Liked Post on Facebook
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