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Issue 103 | July 23 - August 20, 2015

MMC &

DR. MOHAMMED MANASRA AEROPOSTALE: It's Summer; Wear What You Want

“VOICES FOR REFUGEES”

CONTENTS

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INBOX This page is all about you! Send us your poems, pictures or letters and see them published here. Ask us your questions and pick up some handy environmental tips.

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NEWS

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE “Voices For Refugees”

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URBAN WOMAN Sunscreen Facts and Myths

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STUFF FOR MEN Does Size Matter in the UAE?

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AL MAJLIS MMC & Dr. Mohammed Manasra

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Arabic Gift Wrap by KALIMAATY

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HEALTH & LIFESTYLE Tips For Staying Healthy On Vacation

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FASHION Aeropostale: It's Summer! Wear What You Want

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FAMILY 5 Things I Learned When...

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SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY FORUM Freeze That Thought!

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ENTERTAINMENT Hollywood & Bollywood Gossip

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TECH TALK New Technology on the Street

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RECIPE - Calamari “Sawito” - Prawns Croquettes - Bitter Ballen

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MY WORLD Iceland On A Budget

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DIARY What are your plans for next week?

Take a look at our diary for the latest events happening around town.

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TIME OUT

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t’s official; summer is here and the quieter roads each morning on my daily commute to the office are a reminder that I too will soon be leaving behind, for a few short weeks, the sun baked and red dune bounded oasis that has been our home for the past four years. They say that summer winters in Al Ain and Hell spends its summers here, but in spite of the blistering heat capable of toppling records on a global scale, we have adapted and grown to love this land.

Every summer we have packed up and headed back to the great Canadian Shield where friends and family eagerly awaited the many delightful desert tales sure to cascade at gatherings during our busy visiting schedule. And busy is an understatement when attempting to satisfy the entourage of family and friends desperately vying for your undivided attention. God knows we love them all dearly but that torn feeling accompanied by massive amounts of guilt, for not having been able to satisfy the needs of each and every one of them, can be a total vacation buzz blower!

This summer will be the first summer that we are not returning to the homeland and after having broken the news to the multitude of ‘homies’ and naturally, feigning crushing disappointment at the unfortunate turn of events causing this disastrous inability to reunite, we merrily plotted our course to Hong Kong and Vietnam. That’s right, Asia at its finest and along with Disney Land for the kids, will unfold an unbelievably relaxing vacation free of any obligation other than the need to self satisfy, gratify and indulge in all things us!

The final countdown has arrived but before we depart let us leave you with our usually satisfying summer issue. We look forward to resuming our tasks at the end of August when our next issue returns.

Until then, from all of us at The Source, we hope you have a very pleasant and safe summer!

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Camilla's words of widsom

"Let the world know what you live for...not what you fall for!"

John Paul Warren

YOSHAHED Means watching

So if you want to say, Ahmad is watching TV, you say Ahmad yoshahed Al Telvaz

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Wacky World

The Man Who Made Millions by Selling Rocks as Pets Gary Ross Dahl, who died earlier this year at age 78, will always be remembered for inventing the ‘Pet Rock’, a 1970s novelty toy craze. The brilliant salesman essentially sold rocks for a living, and managed to make millions through his “ridiculously successful marketing scheme.”

Although he began his career as an advertising copywriter, Dahl quickly turned entrepreneur when his idea of selling rocks as pets took off. It all started one night in the mid-’70s, while having a drink at a local bar in Los Gatos, California.

People around him were

talking about pets, and about how difficult it was to feed, walk and clean up after them.

Struck by sudden inspiration, Dahl declared that he had no such trouble with his own pet. “I have a pet rock,” he told the crowd.

And his response was so well received that he began to toy with the idea, eventually setting up a business around it.

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Ayla Hotels highlights Ramadan with generous gifts

Al Ain, July 2015 – Sponsored by Ayla Hotels and Resorts, Gulf Air and Eastern Motors in Al Ain conducted a Grand Raffle draw and marked the last day of Ramadan.

Throughout the month of Ramadan all Iftar diners at the Ayla Hotel and Ayla Bawadi Hotel received a chance to enter a draw to win flight tickets courtesy of Gulf Air along with a weekend Mercedes Benz test drive courtesy of Eastern Motors. There were also many other valuable prizes from Ayla Hotels in Al Ain as well as a lavish list of gifts including free stays at Al Ain properties, dining vouchers and gifts from Pulse Health Club. Lucky winners were simultaneously chosen at both the Ayla Hotel and Ayla Bawadi.

The Grand Raffle draw is an annual promotion organized by Ayla Hotels and Resorts in Al Ain and conducted during the holy month of Ramadan.

Abu Dhabi farmers gear up for next agricultural season

Seeding and planting at 24,000 farms will start soon The summer heat may be at its peak, but farmers across Abu Dhabi are busy with their preparations for the upcoming agricultural season.

Seeding and planting for the 2015-16 agricultural season will start at the end of July for 24,000 farms across the emirate. Among them 4,000 have the required quantity of water needed to grow vegetables, and at least 1,000 among them have already signed contracts with the Abu Dhabi Farmers Services Centre (ADFSC).

Farmers say there are advantages in working with the centre, though some prefer to farm their own way. "The centre buys produce from us at very low price, which hampers our chances of making profit," explained Mohammed Al Mansouri, a farmer from Al Ain region.

Source: Al Jazeera

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UAE martyr laid to rest in Al Ain

Leaders offer condolences as thousands attend First Lieutenant Al Kaabi’s funeral prayers

Abu Dhabi: The body of martyr First Lieutenant Abdul Aziz Saleh Sarhan Al Kaabi arrived on Thursday evening at Al Bateen Airport in Abu Dhabi, on board a military plane, accompanied by a number of armed forces officers.

A special military ceremony was held to receive the body of the martyr at the airport in the presence of a number of senior armed forces officers.

His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai and

His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, offered their condolences to the family of First Lieutenant Abdul Aziz Saleh Sarhan Al Kaabi who was killed while on duty within the forces participating in Operation Restoring Hope, an Arab coalition-led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to back the legitimate government of Yemen.

Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid and Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed visited the martyr family’s home in Al Fouah in Al Ain. Source: Gulf News

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UNHCR mobilises support for displaced civilians and refugees

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The Middle East is the world’s largest producer and host of forcibly displaced civilians Syrian conflict: 12 million displaced, 3.9 million registered refugees 51 per cent of world’s refugees are children; 39 per cent of Syrian refugees are under 11 years of age he UNHCR has launched “Voices for Refugees”, an online campaign, to mobilise support for internally displaced people and refugees in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) by local communities.

UNHCR statistics show that by the end of 2014, worldwide displacement reached 59.5 million, the highest level ever recorded. One third of

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the world’s conflicts that generate displacement have erupted or reignited in the MENA region. The Middle East is the world's largest producer and host of forcibly displaced people. More than 3 million or 21 per cent of the world’s refugees are in the region, mainly from Syria.

“While the Syrian conflict continues for a fifth year, and many conflicts in the region and beyond exacerbate the humanitarian crisis for displaced persons and refugees, voices from the region should take centre stage to empower action that showcases support, generates awareness and drives impact,” said Nabil

making a difference Othman, UNHCR’s Acting Regional Representative to the GCC countries.

More than 12 million Syrians have been impacted directly with the conflict in their country. Recent estimates stand at 7.6 million Syrian civilians that have been displaced internally, with 3.98 million (as of June 2015) who are registered refugees in neighbouring and overseas countries.

Turkey hosts the largest number of Syrian refugees at 1.77 million as of June 2015.

Syrian refugees in the Middle East are also spread across Egypt (134,329), and in Iraq (249,656). Lebanon is the thirdlargest refugee-hosting country. As of June 2015, Lebanon hosts 1.17 million refugees, stretching the country’s socioeconomic absorption capacity to its limit.

Jordan ranked as the world’s sixth-largest refugee-hosting country.

“Voices for Refugees is reaching out to host and neighbouring communities that are impacted socially and economically on a macro level. Voices for Refugees goes beyond compassion and solidarity.

“While we continue to focus with our partners in the region on on-the-ground programmes, we believe that refugees need Voices of support. These voices will

drive awareness, action and inspiration but most importantly it is a message of unified destiny and aspiration,” Othman added.

Using a simple online registration mechanism, supporters can sign up to become voices through the online portal: www.voices.unhcr.org. The campaign’s dedicated Facebook page communicates proactively in English and Arabic, and generates higher levels of engagement among Arabic speaking communities.

Voices for Refugees will also highlight UNHCR’s efforts to track refugees’ stories of hope and inspiration through its online platform.

Sudan (1.5 million displaced, 0.7 million refugees in neighbouring countries), Libya, Somalia (1.1 million refugees), Nigeria (over 1.4 million people internally displaced), Yemen, Jordan, Lebanon and Egypt. Similar statistics are also witnessed in Southeast Asia with the Rohingya crisis.

In May this year, only 23 per cent of the total US$4.5 billion appeal for Syrian refugees in 2015 was covered, a far cry from the tumultuous needs. Voices for Refugees hopes to drive impact for refugees among the donor community, including individuals in the region and beyond.

About United National High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR): The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was established on December 14, 1950 by the United Nations General Assembly.

The agency is mandated to lead and coordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide. Its primary purpose is to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees. It strives to ensure that everyone can exercise the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge in another State, with the option to return home voluntarily, integrate locally or to resettle in a third country. It also has a mandate to help stateless people.

Most of the countries in the MENA region and beyond are impacted by the forced displacement of civilians due to violent conflicts. The most impacted nations are Syria, Iraq, Sudan (over half a million refugees in neighbouring countries), South

Since 1950, the agency has helped tens of millions of people restart their lives.

Today, a staff of more than 9,300 people in 123 countries continues to help and protect millions of refugees, returnees, internally displaced and stateless people.

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Sunscreen Facts and Myths

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ost experts believe using sunscreen is one of the best deterrents against skin damage and skin cancer.

However, there are many myths circulating about the health dangers of sunscreen use. Below we’ll try to explain away the many sunscreen myths.

minutes in the water.

No sunscreen really provides “All day protection” – it’s another marketing gimmick.

All sunscreens should be reapplied every two hours – especially after swimming or excessive sweating.

Sunscreen Myth: Sunscreen blocks the body from absorbing Vitamin D

Sunscreen Myth: Sunscreen is unnecessary on cloudy days and inside.

Sunscreen Facts: Using sunscreen does not block the body’s ability to make vitamin D.

Sunscreen Facts: 80% of the sun’s ultraviolet rays can pass through clouds. UV rays can be reflected off, sand, water and snow, so you can even sunburn in the shade. In fact, sand reflects 25% of the sun’s rays and snow reflects 80%. Think of the “goggle tan” of snow skiers. UV rays can penetrate the car windows as well. If you spend a lot of time in the car, think about car window tinting in addition to sunscreen.

In fact, most people get enough sun exposure doing everyday outdoor activities, such as walking to the bus, across a parking lot, and for kids, recess provides more than enough sun exposure for vitamin D development.

Anyone concerned can boost their vitamin D production by eating foods such as fish, milk and eggs. Many experts believe the amount of sun exposure needed to get enough vitamin D is minimal.

Sunscreen Myth: You don’t need sunscreen if you have dark skin or already have a tan.

Sunscreen Facts: Everybody, regardless of race, ethnic origins and skin type is subject to the damaging effects of exposure to the sun. Even those who tan easily and rarely burn should use sunscreen. A base tan is no substitute for sunscreen either.

Sunscreen Myth: Does sunscreen with SPF15 provide twice as much protection as SPF30.

Sunscreen Facts: NO. Sunscreen with SPF15 protects against 93% of UVB rays, while an SPF-30 protects against 97% of UVB rays. Super High SPF numbers (SPF-100+) are mostly marketing ploys. Most experts believe SPF-30 is enough, provided you put on enough.

Sunscreen Myth: The amount of sunscreen you use doesn’t matter, as long as you use it.

Sunscreen Facts: If fact, most people don’t use enough or re-apply every 2 hours as recommended. At least one ounce, or the equivalent of a shot glass, is needed for most adults. It is best to apply 15-20 minutes before going outside to allow it time to be absorbed into the skin. Sunscreen should be reapplied every 2 hours. Learn how to apply sunscreen so you won’t get sunburn.

Sunscreen Myth: Waterproof sunscreen provides “all day protection” and does not need to be reapplied.

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Sunscreen Myth: Sunscreens are made with dangerous chemicals that do more harm than good.

Sunscreen Facts: Not True. But it is true that some of the chemicals used in sunscreen such as para-aminobenzoic (PABA), which is hardly used anymore, and oxbenzone, can be irritating. Some chemicals, such as, Avobenzone and Mexoryl SX are UVA-absorbing agents with low skin penetration. Combinations of chemical absorbing chemicals and physical blockers such as, zinc oxide and titanium dioxide provide the greatest “broad-spectrum” protection.

However, the greatest danger in sunscreen use is the false sense of security most people have in its protective powers. Many people still get sunburn while using sunscreen because they don’t use it as directed.

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Does Size Matter in the UAE?

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The engine is a vital component of a car. What your heart does for your body, an engine does for your vehicle. But do large-size engines make for a better heart? Carmudi, searched far and wide to present global engine size preferences.

armudi analyzed data based on more than 13 million visits to its website over the last three months and found that motorists in the Middle East prefer large-size engines (up to 4.6 litre in Qatar).

Mid-size engines dominate roads in Africa and Latin America (up to 2.8 litres in Ghana). In Asia, small-size engines are most popular (as small as 1.3 litre in Sri Lanka).

The majority of motorists in Africa prefer to own cars with a mid-size engine as it fits best with the infrastructure in the region and is considered somewhat economical compared to larger engines. Data showed that a 2.8 litre engine is the most common engine size in Ghana, a country where roads are dominated by larger SUV type cars such as the Mitsubishi Pajero, Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger.

In Africa, a significant portion of cars on the road are large-engined cars that are over ten years old. With improvements in engine technology in the past decade, newer cars with small-sized engines that are far more powerful than the old large-engine sized cars, have now become available on the

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market. The car classifieds site also points to no changes in the short term, but at least by 2020, with strong economic growth, we will see an influx of newer car models on Africa's roads.

In the Middle East, the majority of motorists are die-hard SUV fans and this trend looks to continue in the near future. The low gas prices are no doubt fueling car buyers’ preferences for large-size engines. In Qatar, where a litre of petrol is $0.26, the bestselling car is the 4.6 litre engine, Toyota Land Cruiser. In the last quarter, 65% of car searches in the UAE, where the petrol price per litre is $0.47, were for cars with an engine size of at least 4.0 litres or more.

In Asia, motorists are not so keen to buy cars with large-size engines; the average engine size cruising on the streets is 1.7 litre. In Indonesia, the most searched car online is the small-size engined Honda Jazz, followed by Bangladesh with the 1.8 litre Toyota Allion.

This trend continues in Sri Lanka where only 18% of car buyers searched for large-size cars in the past three months. The higher fuel price in the region compared to others such as the Middle East and Latin America might be the culprit behind this phenomenon.

Is the situation any different in the Western

hemisphere? Well, in the United States, motorists prefer cars fitted with engines so large, they would be considered insane by motorists around the rest of the world. Well, except in Qatar. Interestingly, Americans share a different taste in cars compared to Europeans, where hybrid cars have started to gain popularity especially in Norway, Netherlands, Iceland, Estonia and Sweden.

These countries recorded the highest sales of electric cars in 2014.

So will the engine size trend stay the same in these regions? Carmudi predicts that for the next decade motorists in the Middle East will stick with gas guzzling engines. In Africa, motorists will switch to newer more compact, efficient and powerful engines and in Asia, we are likely to see a switch to cars with hybrid engines.

MMC &

Dr. Mohammed Manasra

by Farid Nouisser

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Bringing More than Just a Brighter Smile to Our Community

A few days ago I received a very welcome call from Stephen Mathenge, director of business development at Al Noor Group.

Stephen suggested we feature The Al Madar Medical Center (MMC), its latest acquisition, MMC Diagnostic Center and naturally, the man behind the organizations great success, Dr. Mohammed Manasra.

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am always interested in a great story and when the man to be interviewed happens to have been born and raised right here in our beautiful Garden City, well, then it makes things just that much more enticing.

Meet Dr. Mohammed Manasra, a young man with an infectious smile and a work ethic that screams success.

Tell us how and where it all began‌ I am of Jordanian origin but born in Al

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Ain where I spent a great deal of my very blessed life. In 2005, after completing a Bachelor of Dentistry in Ajman and an MBA in Hospital Management at Preston University, Dubai, I returned to Al Ain to open a dental clinic in the Al Jimi region.

Since those humble beginnings, you have experienced a considerable amount of growth; can you share this expansion with our readers?

The last ten years have truly been extraordinary in terms of business development and with our latest addition, the Diagnostic Center, the sky is truly the limit in terms of what creative and logical progression can bring to the table. In 2007 we branched out to Ajman followed by an expansion in 2008 into various types of medical services. Although we are the largest private dental clinic organization in the country, our focus now encompasses a multitude of services that include general medicine, pediatrics, Oby/Gyn, orthopedics and cosmetic surgery, just to name a few. We are currently operating 8 locations throughout the UAE, including 4 here in Al Ain. What started out as a dental clinic has now become a medical facility to keep you smiling from head to toe!

al majilis You are currently affiliated with The Al Noor Group; can you tell us a little about this relationship?

The association with Al Noor began as a referral cooperative forging a symbiotic relationship through the sharing of facilities for the mutual benefit of both organizations.

This eventually blossomed into an operating partnership in 2013 that continues to flourish and expand.

The new Diagnostic Center in Al Ain has everyone buzzing; can you tell us a little more about this?

A while back I recognized a market gap in healthcare services that involved imaging and one month ago, we were extremely excited

about initiating the first of its kind facility in the region that promises to enhance imaging services for both patients and major healthcare providers alike.

Our new Diagnostic Center is an extremely unique facility providing A – Z imaging services with the latest cutting edge technology available. This is what Dr. Sami Alom, Chief Strategy Officer at Al Noor Hospitals Group had to say about the center: "Al Madar has identified diagnostic imaging as an underserved service in Al Ain. Many hospitals in Al Ain have long waiting times and not all have the latest technology. With an increased emphasis on preventive care, more individuals are choosing to screen themselves preemptively. This center offers full body scans with highly skilled radiologists and technicians that will go over the results with patients and advise them if further care is needed. The centre also fits well with the overall group’s strategy to offer the community an integrated healthcare system experience."

I am always inspired by people who dedicate their lives to fruitful contributions and at the young age of 35 you are the personification of success. To what do you contribute your magnificent achievements?

I like to think of life as a relatively simple process; it is what you make of it and as is the case with bank deposits and sound investments, you get back what you put in. I have been extremely blessed with a successful career and wonderful family and the best advice I can give to anyone pursuing a combination of success and happiness in their career is the wisdom of choice. Choose an occupation that you are passionate about and you will coast through life never really having to work. Many people, including my wife, consider me a workaholic but these habits are simply a man exercising his passion and I couldn’t imagine it any other way!

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H EALTHY ON VACATION

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TIPS FOR STAYING

by Jillian Michael

Taking time off for vacation shouldn't mean taking time off from your healthy lifestyle too. Don't throw away months of work for one gluttonous getaway. You can stay on track - and still have fun - with these tips.

1. Schedule Your Workouts Even if you overindulge a little on food while you are away, you'll stave off weight gain by making sure you exercise on a daily basis. Set aside 45 minutes to an hour a day for some form of physical activity. Book your stay at a hotel with a gym and plan some time each day for a workout. Go for a long walk on the beach with your significant other or friends, rent bikes and go exploring on a family bike ride, or swim laps at the pool. When you think about it, really, the options are endless.

2. Do Your Research When on vacation, you're definitely more likely to dine out at restaurants. Just like you take time to plan which activities you want to do while on your vaca, spend some time planning where you'll eat out, checking out menus online beforehand. Also, stock up on grab-and-go snacks that you can bring with you while you're sightseeing. You can pre-pack small baggies of trail mix or veggies or bring fruit and nuts to take with you. Make sure you utilize your mini fridge (in a healthy way) if you are at a hotel: When I stay in hotels, I clear out the mini-bar section of the fridge and stock it with healthier options like low-fat Greek yogurt, cheese sticks, and hard-boiled eggs, plus I pick up a case of bottled water to keep in my room.

You can grab these items quickly on your way out, so you don't have to resort to buying overpriced, unhealthy snacks

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3. Don't Overindulge at Every Meal I never want you to deprive yourself, but I do advise moderation when you indulge in your favorite splurge foods. For example, have a bite or two of the cheesecake at dessert if that's your favorite, but don't eat the whole slice.

If you know that you'll be having dinner at a restaurant you've been dying to try, then eat lighter throughout the day so you have some calories to spare. Apply the 80/20 rule: Make 20 percent of your daily calories the treat food of your choice, then try to stick to your healthy diet as best you can for the other 80 percent.

Think of your calories as an allowance: Save on calories where you can, and spend them on things that are really worth it.

4. Get Active With Your Family A vacation is a perfect opportunity for everyone in your family to try something new and get out of their comfort zone a bit. Yes, I still want you to fit in your 45-to-60-minute workout, but if you can find a fun, physical activity for the rest of the family to join in too — even better! Bring a football to toss around the beach or set up a volleyball net, go snorkeling, or kayaking. Get the family involved and, most of all, have a great trip!

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5 THINGS I LEARNED WHEN I QUIT MY SIX-FIGURE LIFE AND MOVED TO

MEXICO

I had my mid-life crisis during a sales meeting. Or more specifically, during one of those cliché icebreaker games in a room of a hundred real-estate agents, where we all stumbled around in designer knock-off pumps, wielding cheap logo-emblazoned ballpoint pens, sharing interesting tidbits about our lives in a mad race to fill up a bingo card so one of us could win a free lunch at some overpriced restaurant chain. “Tell me something interesting about you,” said a silver-haired man. “Quick. I’ve almost got bingo!”

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The epiphany hit me with the force of 14 wasted years. was a successful real estate agent at the top of my game, living in a six bedroom, two-story colonial on two acres in the Washington, D.C., suburbs. I had a home theater in my basement, a fireplace in my bedroom, two ovens in my granite kitchen, and enough square footage that I didn’t have to hear my children killing each other in X-Box games on the other side of the house. I had it all.

And I was miserable. Our whole family was miserable. In that moment, I couldn’t think of one interesting thing about my life.

“I’m writing a novel,” I said. I had no idea where the words came from — only that they came from some deep forgotten place. What I didn’t realize at the time was that not only had I just committed to writing that book, I had also committed to rewriting my family’s life. It was terrifying and exhilarating. It was empowering! We were going to have a brand new story, and I was determined to make it better.

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family That summer, I took a sabbatical and moved our family to a grass hut in the jungle on the Riviera Maya where I wrote the first draft of a novel. When I reached the end, it felt more like a beginning. I never went back to real estate. My kids never went back to public school. We never went home, and I’ve never looked back. Here’s what I’ve learned.

2) It’s OK to be selfish.

For many years, I denied myself the time and space to discover my own self-fulfillment in the name of being a “good mom.” It’s drilled into us from an early age that parenting means sacrifice—giving up the person we once were for the sake of the adults we hope our children will later become.

1) Less really is more.

For years, I was buying stuff, and more stuff, and then better stuff because I thought it would make us all happy. The value of our stuff has become the measuring stick of our success. And the more stuff I accrued, the more space I needed for all that stuff. And the more space we had, the further apart our family grew.

But here’s the thing: I don’t want my children to give up on their dreams or set aside their happiness for others. Through my own choices, I was teaching my children that adulthood is soul-sucking, that parenthood is exhausting, and that growing up means putting everything you’re passionate about on hold. Now, I teach them through my own example that they are part of my dreams.

We co-existed in a state of parallel play, each of us more attached to our cell phones and tablets and game systems than to each other. My husband and I slept in a California King bed because it filled the aesthetic space in a room so vast we never had to touch each other.

3) It isn’t a race.

Why are we all in such a hurry for our kids to grow up? So many of my friends are pushing their kids ahead, drowning them in extracurricular activities, and lobbying their principals to let them skip kindergarten because their darling daughters and sons are “advanced” and they want to improve their chances of getting into a good college.

They’re buying smartphones for their fourth graders so they can keep up with Facebook and Instagram accounts they’re not old enough to have.

The grass hut we live in now is tiny and spare. We have small rooms and small beds. We live close and we cuddle more. We rid ourselves of things we don’t absolutely need (like the $500 designer mixer we whipped out when company came, or the glossy shelves in the living room containing hardback books with perfect spines that we never had time to read). And in doing so, we learned that the only things we truly need are each other.

Are we only trying to give our kids a competitive edge at life? Or are we rushing them through it, expecting them to behave like adults, so we can sooner arrive in that

empty nest where we might rediscover the youthful passions we set aside in the name of raising them?

4) You don’t have to follow the herd.

Don’t settle for a standardized education if you don’t want your kids to live a standardized life. When we left the U.S., we took our OCD/TS/ADD son off the medications we’d be using to keep him anchored in front of a textbook and in test prep eight hours a day. We enrolled the boys in a non-standardized school that embraces music, art and handcrafts, free play, and outside recess.

We took away the anxiety and pressure of surviving school and made learning joyful again. My oldest son doesn’t have anxiety attacks anymore. My youngest son isn’t singled out as a problem-child because he can’t sit all day and regurgitate a textbook.

I have given back to my children the gift of their childhood. And I have given myself the gift of my life according my terms.

5) There’s a great big world out there.

We cling to the ideology that America is the only place to have a life. We live with the assumptions that our children will always stay where they are. We think that their world will never need to expand beyond the one or two weeks a year when they use vacation days to rush, rush, rush off someplace else where they can “relax,” only to rush home and start the clock ticking again so they can accrue enough leave to do it again next year.

When we moved to Mexico, I received letters from friends and family back home suggesting that it was all well and good to need a break, but everyone has to come back to reality at some point. After all, we can’t live in a grass hut forever. To this, I ask: Why not? Why is this life any less imaginable than one lived someplace else? There’s a great big world out there. And there’s plenty of time to live it—really live it.

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Caring for the environment has been a passion of mine my entire life! So, when I was inspired with an idea to expand the grade 6 science curriculum into a public awareness campaign to reduce plastic bags in the desert (and everywhere), all in the name of sustainability, I became increasingly excited! A flash mob! Yes, a flash mob, would be just the thing! he first step was to engage my 43 grade 6 and 7 students through reading and discussing an article from issue 94 of The Source magazine, entitled “Plastic Bags; More Than Just Groceries!”, in which appalling deaths to camels, goats, and other desert animals were shown to be increasing at an alarming rate, due to the ingestion of plastic bag pollution.

Further discussion ensued as copies of the article went home to be shared with parents, who were then asked to suggest ways such plastics could be reduced.

To educate the public about this issue, we could have created brochures and handed them out, but that would more than likely have ended up adding more paper refuse to the nearest garbage container. So we elected to use people’s natural curiosity in presenting a freeze flash mob to firstly, the school community, and then to the public at our opening ceremony of Abu Dhabi Reads. The students viewed a video about a freeze flash mob at Grand Central Station, New York.

Student groups within each class then took ownership of a section of the article. Each member gleaning a gem phrase that could be placed onto an A4 laminated informational card along with a photo befitting the fact created in the ICT lab.

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social & community forum Practicing a freeze pose was filled with fun! We filled the cafeteria, hallways, and lobby of the school during a break two days prior to the assembly and then invited parents to join us with a card of their own during the opening ceremonies of Abu Dhabi Reads. Most parents chose to come and merely observe, but a few elected to stand alongside their daughters and take a pose of their own!

We invited Mr. Farid Nasser, managing director of The Source magazine, to be guest speaker.

He spoke from the heart regarding the need to preserve the Arabic language, a topic suited to the focus of the day, as well as the disturbing plight of the desert animals. I was filled with pride as I watched my girls take their positions on cue throughout the gymnasium, found joy in viewing the faces of the parents as they read the cards nearest them…and took great satisfaction in seeing my students, after a two minute freeze-frame, turn over their cards to show printed, “Al Refa’a Reads and Takes Action!” During the ceremony, the audience was invited to read a blown up poster of the article and write, on a heart shaped post-it, suggestions as to how plastic pollution might be reduced.

I see this as a success story for many reasons. All learning styles were included, special needs students were engaged at the same level as higher achievers, parents were invited to actively participate in a unique way, 21st Century Skills abounded, and the public were being educated on an environmental issue that impacts on a cultural tradition. Moreover, these girls took the curriculum concepts of resources and sustainability, saw the relevance of knowledge gained within the current environmental issue of plastics, became excited and sought to translate this knowledge into physical action to make a real life difference.

Patricia George, Al Refa’a School, Al Hayer

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6 Reasons Ben H. Would Make The Perfect ‘Bachelor’ We really don’t need to list the reasons here, since, let’s be honest — Ben H. won your heart on The Bachelorette week after week, every single Monday.

However, he just kept getting better so we thought, why not make a list of reasons we love him.

Tom Cruise Hangs Off Side Of A Plane In ‘Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation’

Yes, Tom Cruise does his own stunts. And he wants you to know it. In a new behindthe-scenes clip released from the set of Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation, we see the 53-year-old defy death as he hangs off

the side of a moving jet. The word “fear” is clearly not part of Mr. Cruise’s vocab.

Why? Because Xenu‘s got his back, obvs.

Click inside to see Tom take bravery to new heights!

Selena Gomez Thrilled Justin Bieber’s The Justin She First Fell In Love With Again

Deepika Padukone to play Shailene Woodley’s role in the Hindi adaptation of The Fault In Our Stars?

There has been tons of speculation regrading the Hindi remake of Hollywood’s popular romantic film- The Fault In Our Stars. Starring Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort, this film is about two cancer patients who fall in love, after attending a support group together.

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There’s no denying that Justin Bieber, 21, acted a fool for the last few years.

Yes, he dabbled in debauchery and sometimes came off as a D-bag. (Egging houses, peeing in buckets, cursing Bill Clinton, etc.) However, he’s proved himself to be a changed man and his longtime lady love, Selena Gomez, 22, has definitely taken notice. A source tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY how the “Good for You” songstress has become infatuated again with her ex after seeing how he’s “matured.”

North West Ruins Kim Kardashian’s $4,500 Coat With Popcorn Butter Kim Kardashian, 34, and her hubby Kanye West, 38, treated their little princess to a movie date on July 12.

North West, 2, was front and center for the Minions movie and indulged in a delicious bag of movie popcorn, but she accidentally rubbed her hands all over mommy’s designer coat - whoops!

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New Technology on the Street

Samsung Galaxy S6 The Galaxy S6 takes Samsung's upscale smartphone line to the next design level with a lustworthy metal-and-glass construction in a handset that matches the iPhone 6 one for one.

Why do some games get the

‘downgrade’ treatment?

There’s been a lot of hubbub about socalled “downgraded” games in recent years. Developers like Ubisoft Montreal and From Software have received a lot of heat from fans over the fact that some of their finished games don’t look

nearly as good as early gameplay videos made them out to be. What causes this phenomenon, and why haven’t developers learned their lesson about over promising and under delivering?

Let’s take a look.

Astronomers are already planning the next

Hubble telescope

Bose QuietComfort 25 The best noise-canceling headphones get better The QuietComfort 25 model takes Bose's already stellar noise-canceling headphones and levels them up to new heights.

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) will be the largest and most powerful space telescope ever produced, an incredible addition to humanity’s search of the stars — when it’s launched in 2018.

It’s saddled with incredibly high expectations, due mostly to its role as the anointed successor to NASA’s super-successful Hubble space telescope.

Yet even before the JWST has been assembled, space scientists are looking forward, dissatisfied in advance with the limitations posed by a mirror that is only two and a half times as wide as Hubble’s. Their solution? The High Definition Space Telescope (HDST), which is proposed to launch in the 2030’s with a mirror almost twice as large as the JWST’s.

Light emitting glasses herald new era for insomnia treatment

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No bargain, but still among the top wireless sports earphones While it's a bit overpriced, the Beats Powerbeats 2 Wireless is among the best wireless sports earphones.

While numerous wearables tout fitness benefits, few devices have demonstrated any empirical evidence of improving wellness. It’s become clear that the golden use case that would propel wearables from a clever accessory to a genuine necessity has yet to emerge.

This may be about to change. Last week researchers at the University of Buffalo revealed their progress on a pair of LED eye glasses that will use light therapy to treat insomnia.

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- CALAMARI “SAWITO” - PRAWNS CROQUETTES - BITTER BALLEN

Chef: Saw Myo Ko Ko Kyaw

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200 gr squid rings 10 gr garlic chopped ¼ lemon wedge Salt pepper Corn starch and chick pea flower for dusting

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Marinate the squid rings with the ingredients Dust with the flour mixture Deep fry at 180°C till golden brown

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Potato with prawn and dill

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3 pc prawns peeled and deveined 120gr Mashed potato 20 gr tom yam paste 5gr coriander, dill 5gr garlic Salt 1 egg 1 toast bread grated for bread crumbs 20gr flour

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200 gr Veal top side boiled till soft 100gr flour 100 gr butter 200ml veal stock 1 egg 1 toast bread grated for bread crumbs 20gr flour

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Mix the mashed potato with the tom yam paste, garlic, coriander and season with salt Boil the prawns in separate water bath Form a ball with the mash potato add the prawn in the middle and close, dust with flour, place in the egg wash, then smother with crumbs Deep fry at 180°C till golden brown

Make a roux from flour and butter, boil the butter and add the flour when boiled, add the stock, shred the meat and add to the mixture, should have a thick texture .Cool down and form balls, dust with flour, add to the egg wash then smother with crumbs Deep fry at 180°C till golden brown

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Paco’s has, for years, been the meeting place of choice for friends, not to mention an entertainment hub that continues to keep Al Ain hopping. While you are enjoying the many theme nights, be sure to sample the sumptuous pub delights conjured up by the chef and his team daily.

See you at Paco’s…

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ON A BUDGET Iceland can be eye-wateringly pricey, but with some planning it is possible to visit the land of fire and ice without spending a fortune. Here’s how to make it happen.

Sights Valleys are carved in front of your eyes by vast glaciers. This spectacular scenery is currently free. In Iceland, horizons are dotted with volcanic peaks and gushing waterfalls spring from every crevice. A fee of some description may be introduced in 2015 or 2016, with one suggestion requiring visitors to purchase a Nature Pass. But even if the proposals go ahead, compared to the national park fees in some countries (the Nature Pass would cover the whole country and cost around Ikr1500 – US$11 or €10 – for a month), Iceland's wonderful natural landscape is still a bargain.

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any of the sights are easily accessed from the Ring Road, which circles Iceland. Along the south coast, showstoppers include incredible waterfalls such as Seljalandsfoss, where you can walk behind the falls, and Skógafoss, where rainbows arc through the spray in sunshine. Other attractions include the dramatic black beach at Vík, the massive Vatnajökull ice cap and the Jökulsárlón lagoon, where blue icebergs journey out to sea.

The most popular day trip from the capital, Reykjavík, is to the Golden Circle. It's home to the magnificent Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir, the geyser after which all others are named, and Þingvellir, the site of the world’s first parliament.

Reykjavík itself is an enjoyable city to explore, and some attractions are free to enter, including the must-see Hallgrímskirkja church (there is a charge of Ikr700 to go to the top for views across the city and its rooftops). The iconic Harpa building, the city’s cultural

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my world hub, is worth a visit even if you’re not shelling out for a performance. City Walk Reykjavik (http://citywalk.is/), meanwhile, is a free guided tour that has gained a great reputation and relies solely on donations.

Activities From relaxing in the famous Blue Lagoon to high-octane experiences such as snowmobiling, glacier hiking and descending into a volcano, Iceland offers incredible activities. Some can be undertaken independently, although you should prepare carefully as Iceland’s natural environment is both wild and fragile. Tour companies offer a spectrum of activities, some taking in the sights mentioned above, but trips don’t come cheap, so pick one or two which you really want to try and focus on finding the best experience for your money.

If you want to go whale watching, for example, you should do some research into the best locations around the country and compare tour prices. But it’s also worth checking the conditions and optimum times for spotting whales – if it’s not a good time of year to view them you may want to save your pennies and opt for a different activity.

Also consider alternatives. Glacier hiking trips at the likes of Skaftafell in the southeast of the country may well be out of your budget, but walking along the edge of the valley gives fantastic views of the glacier without the cost. Likewise, while the Blue Lagoon (Ikr6600 for a ticket in

high season) isn't budget-friendly, you can experience geothermal water in one of the less famous hot pots around the country for a fraction of the price.

Transport You can get around Iceland by car or bus, with a tour company or via internal flights.

In summer, as long as you’re careful to stay off mountain roads, a 2WD hire car can open up much of the country. Roads are easy to navigate and blissfully traffic free.

With prices starting at Ikr16,000 a day in high season, having your own wheels doesn’t come cheap, so price up the alternatives.

Accommodation Even basic accommodation in Iceland isn’t cheap. With tourism growing rapidly, demand can exceed supply and finding a good-value room can be tricky. * Travel in shoulder season. Iceland’s peak season is from June to August, and in May or September you’ll find accommodation significantly cheaper. * Book early, particularly in peak season.

In some popular parts of the country, such as the route between Vík and Jökulsárlón, accommodation options are extremely limited. * Bring a sleeping bag. Some hostels and guesthouses offer beds without a duvet or blanket for bargain prices. This needn’t mean staying in a dorm: you can get the stripped back cost on double and single

rooms too. * During the summer holidays some schools and colleges become hotels, offering nofrills rooms at a reasonable price. The Hotel Edda (hoteledda.is) chain includes schools across the country and offers double rooms from around Ikr13,000. *Join Hostelling International (hostel.is) before your trip to get a discount on most hostel stays. * Camping is not only the cheapest option, but also offers the opportunity to wake up in some of the country’s most incredible locations such as in the shadow of Skógafoss falls.

Getting there Book your flights to Keflavík International Airport well ahead of travelling, flying where possible outside of the summer high season. Avoid weekends and keep your eyes peeled for offers from budget airlines.

If you’re travelling between North America and Europe, opt for a flight which allows a few days stopover in Iceland at no extra cost.

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diary MARK THESE EVENTS ON YOUR CALENDAR OASIS TENT

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Come down to the Oasis Tent, the perfect place to relax and spend quality time with your family and friends while enjoying Arabic menu, beverages and shisha.

All month Margarita Promotion at Hiltonia All month Pizza Promotion at Hiltonia •

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Every Friday Hip Hop & R&B Night at Paco’s with special entertainment by DJ and Fire Band

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Every Saturday Guess What? - Guess the song and win AED 100 to enjoy more at Paco’s!

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TRADER VICS "Asparagus Season 18th to 31st July It's Asparagus season at Trader Vic’s and your chance to enjoy this wonder food in a variety of innovative culinary and cocktail creations in Trader Vic’s trade mark style. *Price is subject of 10% service charge and 6% tourism fee.

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DANAT SUMMER CAMP Summer Camp at Danat Al Ain Resort is back! Camp is from Sunday until Thursday at 8:30 am up to 2:00 pm until 13th of August 2015. Exciting activities include sports, games, art, swimming, water volleyball, dancing, cooking classes and much more.

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LATINO NIGHT – 26 Aug Enjoy spectacular Latin American Buffet and beverages along with magical salsa music for AED 125* per person.

WELCOME BACK PARTY – 27 Aug We are welcoming all our teachers back to Horse & Jockey Pub with a special discount on selected beverages and an explosive party with our newest band.

SIZZLER – 1-25 August Enjoy your favorite kebabs and tandoor delights in a sizzling hot plate from 1st - 25th of Aug at Tanjore, Al Ain’s finest Indian restaurant.

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ABU DHABI SUMMER SEASON 2015 Get set for a thrilling summer of entertainment and fun in Abu Dhabi city, Al Ain and Al Gharbia for all the family at this year’s Abu Dhabi Summer Season, running from June 11 to September 5.

With superb comedy acts, world famous children’s shows, star-studded concerts, illusionists, international theatre shows and much more, there’s every reason to be in Abu Dhabi this summer.

Bringing together concerts and performances by leading performers from around the world.

A host of the emirate’s hotels and attractions are offering attractive packages and special Summer Season promotional offers. Enjoy special deals in hotels, malls and attractions right across Abu Dhabi.

Indulge in enjoyable shopping sprees with the mega promotions and raffle draws offered across the emirate’s shopping malls and a chance to win throughout 12 weeks!

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MISSION IMPOSSIBLE ROGUE NATION (18TC) LANGUAGE:English RUNNING TIME: 130 min GENRE: ACTION STARRING:Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson and Alec Baldwin SYNOPSIS: Ethan and team take on their most impossible mission yet, eradicating the Syndicate - an International rogue organization as highly skilled as they are, committed to destroying the IMF.

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worms A MATTER OF TIME

by Lisa M. Basso Rayna entered Hell to save Kade.

Kade entered to protect Rayna. Both have failed.

Centuries of Kade’s demons are unearthed when he is brainwashed and used as a Fallen pawn.

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In the freezing pits of Hell, Ray is beaten and tortured, pushed to her breaking point. She takes a stand, firing back at her attackers though she’s only begun to understand the true strength of her wings ...

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I love your magazine! The first thing I open the page to is the “Give the Pets a Home”. I find them adorable. I also like the magazine because you tell me a lot about the UAE and the world. I never would’ve known many facts if it weren’t for the Source. In the latest issue I found out that a man named Super Dad is trying to father 100 children. That is amazing! I then turn to the game page which is very fun and at the right skill level. I can’t wait for the next issue!

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Did you know?

You can smell a skunk 1.6km (1 mile) away

The coins thrown into the Female lions Trevi fountain in Italy are complete collected for charity 90% of the hunting in their herd

Zoophobia is the fear of animals Pop corn was invented by the Aztec Indians

Hippopotamuses are born under water New born babies have 350 bones (by age 5 the amount of bones merges to 206)

A snail can sleep for 3 years It takes 4 hours to hardboil an ostrich egg

An iguana can stay under water for 28 minutes An octopus pupil is rectangular

Giraffes can't swim

A moth has no stomach

The tea bag was invented in 1908

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