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Issue 114 | Jan. 7 - Jan. 21, 2016

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CONTENTS ISSUE 114

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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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ENVIRONMENT COP it Sweet

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FAMILY The Importance Of Family Quality Time

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COVER STORY W.A.R 11 is just around the corner

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STUFF FOR MEN "Jiggle All The Way" - NOT!

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Lifestyle

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URBAN WOMAN New Year's Resolutions by the Numbers

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CITY HIGHLIGHTS Daman’s Activelife Electric Run

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CITY REVIEW Edufun Nursery; We put the "Fun" back into learning

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE Every Child has a Right to Education

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ENTERTAINMENT Hollywood & Bollywood Gossip

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TECH TALK New Technology on the Street

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FEATURE Abu Dhabi Classics 2016 Presents...

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MY WORLD KERALA; And The Magic Of Alleppey Houseboats

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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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SOURCEKIDS

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DIRECTOR'S NOTE! EDITOR IN CHIEF Mahra Saeed Al Muhairi ENGLISH EDITOR Brenda Chandler ARABIC EDITOR / SENIOR TRANSLATOR Diana Joudieh SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER & PHOTOGRAPHER Jhun Estrellado DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Joe Mathew ADVERTISING advertising@thesourceuae.com CONTRIBUTORS Shalinimittal, AJ_Gray, Oliver Bromley-Hall

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I stopped making New Year’s resolutions a few years ago to avoid any unnecessary self disappointment and concessions of defeat. This year, my plan is to be completely selfish with my promises and I aim to focus solely on myself. That’s right; all of my effort will be dedicated first and foremost to yours truly, the one and only number 1! It sounds incredibly selfish but before you jump to critical conclusions, hear me out.

My plan is to place a great deal of energy on self improvement and this, in and of itself, is an extremely tall order. By remedying any of the long list of shortcomings that deprive me of being the best I can be, I am really providing the greatest gift of all for the people that mean the most to me. Oh how my wife would love waking up to a man that exudes only positive energy, takes the time to go running with her in the wee hours of the morning (this will be a tough one!) and smiles at the daily barrage of white SUV’s that cut him off in traffic.

Seriously folks, we are only truly of use to ourselves and those around us when we are whole and content. Emotions overwhelm me each time I stop to think about the disaster that is, has been and seemingly continues to be the epitome of mankind. Clad in shame and surrounded by grief, I continue this journey through life, constantly numbing reality in order to appreciate the bounty I am blessed with each and every waking day.

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The world needs a plan and we need to collectively be the architects of this salvation and stop depending solely on God to deliver us! This year and for all the years to come, let’s focus on being the best we can be and create the much needed domino effect that will result in a peaceful, better world!

WIN! WIN!! WIN!!!

2016 is here and with it, the renewed fitness vows that have so many scrambling to shed that excess holiday fat. At The Source, we’re jumping on the band wagon and in the spirit of the occasion, have collaborated with some friends to help you get back into shape for the upcoming beach season.

Courtesy of Fast Track, organizers of the Daman’s ActiveLife Electric Run event and Wadi Adventure, home of the infamous W.A.R. races, we are giving away tickets to a few lucky winners!

To be in with a chance to win two tickets (AED 200 per ticket) to Daman’s ActiveLife Electric Run in the UAE’s capital on the 29th of January or a single ticket to join in as a “fun runner” on the 5KM Obstacle Race (ticket worth AED275) at Wadi Adventure on January 16th, simply tell us where both events are being held.

WINNER

Hint: read both feature stories inside the magazine for the answers!

Specify which of the two events you would like to win tickets for by sending your answers to competition@thesourceuae. com with either subject line, Daman’s ActiveLife Electric Run or Wadi Adventure and please include your name and contact number.

GOOD LUCK!!

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MANAGING DIRECTOR Farid Nouisser

nother New Year has arrived with 365 opportunities to cancel existing and avoid any potential regrets. A fresh start with renewed hope to accomplish the things screaming for attention from deep within that old chest labeled procrastination.

CONGRATULATION!

Danat Hotel Winner - BASMA EZZAT HELMI

Please call The Source office at 037668111 to redeem your prize

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Camilla's words of widsom

Wacky World

Bonsai Skulls Bring The Dead To Life

"Write it on your heart that every day is the best day of the year."

Ralph Waldo Emerson

NABATI Means vegetarian

So if you want to say, I’m a vegetarian, you say: Ana nabati.

Glass Doll A glass doll, created with delicate hands, was sent to be nurtured.

Pristine and flawless with gleaming eyes, they fell in love with her. She would sleep on rose petals, all thorns were immaculately removed. She was taught to take her first steps on the soft sands, holding their hands.

“Don’t fall on rocks” they would say, “you will get scratched”. She was given books with glossy pages, and she would travel time with them.

They adorned her with silk that enhanced her luster. She danced around like a fresh breeze... She had colors shimmering through her.

Then it was time for her to be wrapped up in expensive packaging and to be delivered, decked with satin ribbon and bow. She was reminded “Come to us if you ever get scratched, we will mend you”. She asks “Will you be able to mend me if I get shattered father?” She saw her reflection in his eyes - he wouldn’t answer. He forgot to prepare her for the truth… ~Dr. Samira Ahmed

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Grave Yard Bonsai Mountain Skulls are a unique take on “Memento mori” art.

“Remember that you can die” in latin, this art aims to remind us of our own mortality, so it’s fitting that these handmade trophies are “cast in PVC plastic and…moulded off a real human skull.” Made by Australian company Jack Of The Dust, these 850 gram, 13x16x22cm skulls can be a part of your home for just $399 AUS.

“Jack of the Dust” is an obsolete United States Navy occupational designation. Despite sounding ominous, it was used for the ship’s steward, and “referr[ed] to the dusty atmosphere created by issuing quantities of flour and dried biscuit.” The term is still occasionally used today for a ship’s culinary specialist in charge of the canned goods storeroom.

Danat Al Ain Resort Launches Exclusive Buy 1 Get 1 Offers At Arabesque Restaurant

Starting the New Year with exclusive offers, Danat Al Ain Resort, invites all guests to take advantage of the Buy 1 Get 1 Free on Arabesque theme nights.

Visitors can simply enjoy a wide variety of Seafood delights every Monday and Thursday starting at AED 135 per head, inclusive of soft beverages and guests can add unlimited house beverages for an additional AED 65.

On the other hand, Backyard Grill feasts are held every Wednesday over a barbecue at the Arabesque terrace, meals starting at AED 125.

Guests can enjoy 1 of the above meals during theme nights and get 1 meal free on their next visit.

The biggest Snow City in Al ain Snow Wonderland in Al Ain Mall

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l Ain Mall, Al Ain’s favorite shopping and leisure destination, is celebrating this festive season by creating a gigantic “Snow Wonderland” - the biggest snow city ever built in a shopping center.

The 13 meter high castle and the Wonderland in Nojoom Square is covered with pristine snow, a frosty look and surrounded with Disney fairytale characters. As part of this winter campaign, many events, activities and snow games are held in the wonderland; such as Snow Fighting Zone - an area of soft fluffy artificial snow for kids to play in, Penguin Bowling - A four lane bowling alley with squidgy penguins as pins; RC Snow Bashing complete with several radio control cars; and much more. Visitors have the chance to capture souvenir photos with family and friends and make it an everlasting memory.

Al Ain Mall earned the reputation as the City’s most prestigious and favorite retail leisure destination, which consistently exceeds the expectations of its visitors. Besides a broad range of products offered by 350 plus retail outlets, visitors can pamper their palates in more than 60 choices of international Restaurants and Coffee shops in the Mall. If Family Entertainment is on your agenda, Al Ain Mall offers a variety of options that include a full sized Ice Skating Rink made with real ice, Action Zone, Grand Cineplex, Bowling City, Candy Castle, Kid’s Fun Farm, Safari Cars, and trackless train rides. Adding to the convenience of shoppers, the mall provides over 3,000 covered car parking spaces spread over three basement levels; a unique feature only Al Ain Mall can boast of in the entire city.

FRESH FROM THE SEA Enjoy two great nights of seafood delights at Arabesque restaurant on Mondays and Thursdays for AED 135* per person inclusive of unlimited soft beverages.

You can add unlimited selected house grape and malt beverages for AED 65* per person.

Kids below 6 eat for free. Inquire on group booking to avail a special discount*.

Call +971 3 704 6000 for more information. *Prices are subject to 10% service charge and 6% tourism fee.

Terms & conditions apply.

Managed by Danat Hotels & Resorts, a Division of National Corporation for Tourism & Hotels PO Box 16031, Al Ain, UAE T. +971 3 704 6000 | F. +971 3 704 6009 E. info.alain@danathotels.com | www.danathotels.com

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UAE visit-visa extensions become easier

Visit visa holders not needed to exit the country after the expiry of the visa term, but can extend it by paying Dh570.

The UAE has revoked the condition of a onemonth gap for renewing visit visas. People on such visas will no longer need to exit the country to get an extension of their stay here. They can now do it by paying Dh570 and stay for a month more without exiting the country, the authorities have said.

Brigadier Dr Rashid Sultan, a spokesperson for the UAE Ministry of Interior, said the ministry was re-implementing the decision No 337 of the year 2004 to enable all those who have visit visas to get an extension.

"All companies and visitors should submit applications and transactions before the expiry date of the visa period to avoid violations. The immigration services will be provided at all UAE port of entries and immigration offices," he added.

The official said the new rule is applicable for all entry permits. These permits would include transit visas, short-term (one month) and longterm visit (90 days) visas, student visas, visas for medical treatment and residence visas.

In the previous visa requirements, visit visa holders needed to exit the country after the expiry of the visa term and had to stay out of the country for at least a month before being able to re-enter on another visit visa.

He said that amending of visa status will be done electronically and without complications as part of the new procedure. People do not

need to the leave the UAE, but they can amend their visa status and pay the required fees in order to facilitate the transactions for visitors and residents and to save money and time.

Obaid bin Suroor, Deputy Director of General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners' Affairs in Dubai, said that all the decision issued by the Minstry of Interior will be implemented by all immigration departments.

A cross section of residents expressed their happiness with the revised rule.

Hoyam Kamal said that this decision would save time of many people as they had return to their home country for visa change. "It is good that this decision will give people the chance to change their visa status or extend it from here itself."

UlA Suliman said that she came on a visit visa and she found a job. "I was planning to return home for changing the visa. Now, I don't need to buy a ticket. This will help me save money.

I will just pay this fee and change the visit visa into a residence visa."

Savio said that the UAE is keen that every one abides by laws and at the same time updates and revises the laws to ensure comfort of the people here and facilitate procedures for visitors and residents. She said that some people used to go to neighbouring countries including Kish Island in Iran and some used to be stranded there if there was a delay in the visa. Those who got a job or want to extend their visa, now only need to pay the fees for changing the visas.

WITH NEW EXPRESS ENTRY IMMIGRATION FROM JANUARY 2015

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FIRST FLOOR, SEDAR BUILDING, OUD AL TOUBA STREET, AL AIN

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ENVIRONMENT

COP it Sweet

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For a fortnight, COP21 dominated the news-cycle.

While the outcome was positive, its ascendancy obscured news that bodes badly for chocolate lovers. s newly-weds we shared a granny flat at the bottom of someone's garden. Obviously, Granny had carked it many moons before.

The building was derelict.

Nothing worked. The water ran scalding hot and frigid but never in between, and a couple of times a week the fuse box would express its incompatibility with the twentieth century by plunging us into darkness. Before long we found a new place.

We went out to celebrate. In our haste, I neglected to switch off a bedside light. Dust, damp and dinosaurian electrics combined to strike a spark that ignited some tissues, which ignited my pillow, which ignited the rest.

Dinner was gorgeous. I had steak (well done) and she oysters.

Soon signals promised that festivities would continue long into the night - or a couple of minutes of it, at least. As we strolled home hand in hand, the lights and screaming sirens of the fire engines hurtling by belonged to another world.

‘Some poor sucker’s in trouble,’ I said. And we smiled into each other’s eyes, luxuriating in the certainty that no matter how awful life was for others it could hardly get any better for us.

At that instant we realized that the lights and the noise and the hellish orange glow were coming from our place. We sprinted home and observed from behind a tape barrier as the flames lay waste to everything we had, chastened.

And so, just as fire fractured the illusion of our inviolability, we illuminate the theme of this article: joy in the positive can obscure the negative.

Kudos to Paris With praise raining down like pieces of Russian planes, only

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the Heartland Institute - whose conference (also held in Paris) coincided with COP21 - would have the gall to brand the landmark deal a bad thing.

At long last there was recognition - even from that big stick-inthe-mud keeping the Atlantic and Pacific apart - that coal will die as soon as the economic drivers demand it. Once solar and wind are cheaper, businessmen will seize the opportunity and everyone will dance on its grave.

It’s not far in the future. But we shouldn't get carried away. Before the world changes for the good, a lot of bad has to happen.

In Ivory Coast, failing rainfall due to global warming is decimating the cocoa crop. Farmers are harvesting smaller beans of lower quality. Limiting the warming to 1.5 C isn’t going to stop it.

Cocoa expert Christophe Douca says there is a risk that cocoa production will collapse. Understandably, he, the farmers and the country as a whole are worried. And we should be, too. If climate change has anything to teach us, it’s that we’re in this together.

Producers in the $80 billion chocolate economy are already among the most vulnerable people on earth. Typically, cocoa is grown alongside food crops by subsistence farmers. It pays the bills. But that’s it. Many live below the poverty line of $1.25 per day.

The pittance paid them is one of the reasons we could afford to decimate boxes of the stuff over Christmas. As we filled our faces, we might have pondered the consequences as 33 percent of the world’s cocoa is lost.

The deal in Paris bodes well to recognize that economics will drive the world to sustainable practices, but we should nevertheless prepare ourselves for changes already in motion that might not be easy to swallow.

Not everyone is going to cop it sweet.

Buon Appetito This January 2016 Al Ain Rotana is proud to celebrate all things Italian.

During this month, you can expect Italian flavours, scents and sensations throughout the hotel. We will present special menus highlighting Italian cuisine in our restaurants while our grand lobby will showcase a special feature on the Italians’ love for sport, fashion and culture.

So get ready.. Fun is on its way!

Al Ain Rotana, Sheikh Zayed Road, P. O. Box 1210, Al Ain, UAE, T: +971 (0)3 754 5111, F: +971 (0)3 754 5444, alain.hotel@rotana.com

THE IMPORTANCE OF FAMILY QUALITY TIME

By Shalinimittal

FAMILY

Modern lifestyles have made it increasingly difficult for families to spend time together. There just seems to be so much to do and too many things to take care of, hence most families spend very little time together. However, no matter how busy you are, family time must not be neglected. Creating time for your family is very important because:

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It strengthens the family bond When you have time to get into leisure activities with your family and spend more time together, the family bond is made even stronger. There is really no way you can expect to feel close to your spouse and children if you do not spend any time with them. The activities do not have to be expensive; it can be as simple as playing games at home or a family picnic in the park.

Spending time together brings you together and strengthens emotional bonds.

It helps members improve each other You will only know each other’s strengths and weaknesses when you spend time together. Parents get to know their children better and can better assist them in areas that need improvement. Family time makes it possible to understand each other better and hence relate better improving each other in the process.

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It improves the academic performance of the children Children who feel loved by their parents have less emotional issues that can affect their academic performance. Their performance is also improved because they have their parents there to guide and offer them any necessary help they might need with their studies. Parents who have that time also end up motivating the children to work harder resulting in improvement.

It keeps negative influences and behaviors at bay Communication is very important between parents and children and this is something you can only achieve when you spend time together. Family time brings children and parents closer, making it easier for them to open up about issues bothering them and parents can in turn offer guidance and instill good values. In short, when you have time

for your family, your children will not end up seeking answers from negative sources or spend time in bad company that can lead to drug abuse and other bad behavior. Children with good home back-grounding are less violent and have fewer behavioral problems.

It molds children into better parents How you bring up your children can determine how they bring up their families in the future. By spending family time together, you get to teach them to be better parents in the future. They get to know the value of family and develop parenting skills through you. Family time offers the perfect platform to make better parents out of your children.

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The importance of family time really cannot be overlooked in any family setting. Strengthen the bond and develop better people by spending a little more time together.

THE MAIN RESTAURANT FLAVOURS AT HILTON AL AIN

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IS BACK WITH ITS NEW LOOK AND FEEL. Indulge in a wide variety of the astonishing buffet at Flavours restaurant while having a culinary escape at the theme nights or enjoying the Family Friday brunch.

FRIDAY BRUNCH Every Friday | Flavours | 1pm - 4pm

THEME NIGHTS Flavours | 7pm - 11pm | AED 145*

Prices: AED 185* including soft drinks, water and bubbles

Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday:

AED 220* including soft drinks, water and house beverages

Italian Night Asian Night Arabic Night Turkish Night

To book a table, please call us at 03 706 7000 * Above price is subject to 10% service charge and 6% tourism fee.

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COVER STORY

The Holiday Season has come to an end and as we embrace the New Year, most of us will be doing so with a bit more of ourselves than we had in 2015. In other words, the excessive feeding and partying over the past few weeks may have manifested itself in the form of unwanted and excess body fat and since so many New Year’s resolutions are in line with the quest for a new, healthier and generally improved you, there absolutely could not be a better time to get off the couch and head to one of the most exciting attractions the Garden City has to offer.

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adi Adventure is coming back with the 11th edition of its signature obstacle race series on January 16, 2016. Away from the hustle-bustle, this extreme and militarystyle endurance obstacle race is setting up at Wadi Adventure with over 25 fun-style obstacles to test the strength, stamina, and mental grit of its Warriors!

WAR 11 is split into 5KM, 10KM and 15KM obstacle courses, each further divided into 6 categories for Male and Female; so whether you want a challenge, or just a bit of fitness fun with friends, there is something for everyone at W.A.R. 11.

A 10KM FULL loop course has also been added making this race even more challenging than ever before.

Each participant will be crawling through leaping between inflatable rafts, swimming against the rapids, dragging heavyduty sandbags against the stunning backdrop of the iconic Jabel Hafeet Mountains and Green Mubazzarah.

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So what are you waiting for people? Start this year off right with an adrenalin fuelled, action packed day that will make you feel awesome about yourself no matter what shape you are in and possibly provide the inspiration needed to keep you on a healthy track this year and in the years to come. The Source will be there to take in the action and who knows, you may end up strutting your stuff in the next issue of Al Ain’s favourite magazine!

Event brief: Date: January 16, 2016 Timing: 6AM (Registrations) & 8AM Onwards

(Race Timings) Prices: AED275 (5KM), AED300 (10KM) &

AED325 (15KM).

For more information on the event please feel free to e-mail gina.maria@wadiadventure.ae or call 03 781 8422

The event is filled with a lot of camaraderie, followed by snacks at the end, a prize giving ceremony and a raffle draw.

Competitors also get to walk away with an official WAR 11 T-Shirt sponsored by Al Ain Pharmacy and a Goodie Bag including gifts from our exclusive list of sponsors: Al Ain Pharmacy, Al Ain Club, Al Ain Water, Al Noor Hospital, Eastern Motors, OneToOne Hotel, Hilton Al Ain, Ayla Al Ain Hotel, Al Ain Rotana, Al Ain Raceway, FuterLife, The Source, Fit4Skool, Anafit and many more.

Registrations are open until January 10 with an extended late entry deadline until the 14th January, 2016 on www.premieronline.com

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CITY REVIEW

Edufun Nursery

We put the "Fun" back into learning With more and more early childhood education facilities emerging on the Al Ain landscape, The Source went to visit one of the leading schools in the city to discover more about their philosophy.

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Why should parents choose Edu Fun Nursery? ere at Edu fun Nursery all children learn in a fun and interactive way. We use the EYFS curriculum where children explore through play. Children develop quickly in the early years, and our qualified and experienced teachers aim to do all they can to help the children get the best possible start in life. At Edu Fun nursery all classes are equipped with interactive white boards, large outdoor covered play area, padded indoor gym, CCTV Surveillance and a fire alarm system along with monthly drills carried out with the children and staff. The school also boasts first aid trained bus assistants as well as a qualified nurse on site and doctor on call in case of emergency.Edu Fun also has its very own mini zoo on the grounds, where the children can observe and feed the animals during the day.

“We are not just a normal nursery; it is a home away from home, where play is linked to learning and that’s the reason parents trust us with their children’s early education.”

How does Edu Fun Implement the EYFS Curriculum?

At Edu Fun we implement the EYFS to the highest possible standard, giving children valuable, stimulating and educational experiences both inside and outside.

“All aspects of the early year’s foundation stage are implemented in an exemplary fashion across all age groups within the nursery. Individual needs of babies and toddlers are exceptionally well met due to the effective grouping, dedicated staff and excellent organisation, leadership and management.

Inclusive practice is evident in everything we do, with a strong commitment to working in partnership to ensure children are very well supported. Edu Fun strives for continuous improvement, constantly self-evaluating to ensure highest standards are achieved.

We ensure that Edu Fun Nursery is fully inclusive in meeting the needs of all children regardless of ethnic heritage, social and economic background, gender, ability or disability. We are committed to anti discriminatory practice and promote equality of opportunity for all children and families.

We provide a secure and accessible environment in which all of our children can flourish and in which all contributions are considered and valued.

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Edu fun Partnership Edu fun Nursery has a very strong ethos of working together in partnership with parents/carers/schools and colleges and recognises and understands the fundamental importance of this in a child’s development.

Our nursery welcomes and values all the support we receive from our parents/carers, families and the wider community.

Within the EYFS, the children are regularly observed to ensure their needs are met and open communication channels in both verbal and written form are provided to develop a close relationship with you and your child in our safe, happy and secure environment.

EARLY DEVELOPMENT IS FUNDAMENTAL TO THE

GROWTH OF YOUR CHILD

We understand and agree completely. Our philosophy of early childhood education alongside our native English speaking staff, provides the right foundation to build active minds, healthy bodies and happy hearts.

That’s the reason parents trust us with their children's early education!

Call us today to give your child the right start

03-7612 686 / 050 - 4710 376 Email:

principal@edufun-nursery.com www.edufun-nursery.com Facebook.com EduFun.NurseryAlain.UAE

‫حضانة اديو املرح‬

URBAN WOMAN

NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS

BY THE NUMBERS

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Another year, another batch of resolutions fall by the wayside. Or maybe not‌ on't let the party hats, champagne toasts, and midnight face-sucking sessions fool you. New Year's resolutions-or, at least, making them stick-is an act of war.

After all, you've got overcrowded gyms, after-Christmas designer sales, and winter's trademark lack of willpower to contend with.

The Top Resolutions:

So this year, if you want to come out on top, you've got to know your enemy. To help, we rounded up the top stats you need to know heading into the New Year-plus some pointers on sticking to your guns.

5% Manage stress better

45: Percentage of people who usually make New Year's resolutions

3% Set time aside for self

10: Amount by which people who fully commit to making resolutions are more successful at keeping them.

1 in 3: Number of people who ditch their vows by the end of January. Top reasons include being too busy or not being committed to their goals in the first place.

66: Percentage of resolvers who set fitness goals as part of their resolutions.

73: Percentage of those who gave up before meeting their goal.

4: The number of times those same people have given up on their fitness resolutions in the past.

7: Percentage by which men are more successful than women at resolving to exercise.

38: Percentage of people who don't make resolutions in the first place.

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21% Weight loss 14% Improve finances 14% Exercise 10% Get a new job 7% Healthier eating 5% Stop/reduce smoking 5% Improve a relationship 3% Stop procrastinating 3% Start a new activity/hobby 2% Improve my work habits 2% Stop/reduce drinking alcohol 1% Assertion/learn to say no Want to beat the odds? Tell others your goal, says John C. Norcross, Ph.D., ABPP, a distinguished professor of psychology at the University of Scranton and author of Changeology: 5 Steps to Realizing your Goals and Resolutions. "Going public increases accountability and allows for more support," he says.

HAPPY 2016 and GOOD LUCK!!!

SOCIAL & COMMUNITY FORUM

DAMAN’S ACTIVELIFE

ELECTRIC RUN TO TREAT ABU DHABI RUNNERS TO AN

ENHANCED ROUTE ON 29 JANUARY Organisers to add a brand new themed land for Abu Dhabi participants at the iconic Yas Marina Circuit

Organisers of the highly anticipated Abu Dhabi night run of the season, Daman’s ActiveLife Electric Run, have unveiled the enhanced 5K route. The World’s Brightest 5K night run is set to take place in the UAE’s capital on 29 January at the iconic Yas Marina Circuit and will debut an additional themed land for Abu Dhabi’s Electric Runners.

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he global phenomenon will feature eight brightly coloured fantasy lands designed to enhance the overall experience of Electric Runners on the night. The Abu Dhabi event will feature a new and improved course specially designed with music soundtracks created for each of the lands and an epic end of race concert.

“Daman’s ActiveLife Electric Run is designed to ignite your imagination and give participants more than just a traditional 5K run experience. The goal is to create a unique performance on the night that transports Electric Runners to an ethereal wonderland featuring many watts of light and sound and enhancing their overall high-energy journey through all eight lands,” said David Sanderson, Race Director from event organisers Fast Track.

The excitement and the spectacular layout of Yas Marina Circuit is a perfect match for Daman’s ActiveLife Electric Run’s unrivalled 5K course. Electric Runners will start their journey going off in waves and make their way through a tunnel to enter the first magical world of Electro Rainforest featuring over 300 vibrantly lit umbrellas hovering overhead whilst runners run, walk or dance their way amidst the soothing sounds of the forest.

Participants then pass by the largest light spectacle on the course – Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi - before they enter Teddy Bear Lane. This is the unique land where runners will make their way through the biggest glow in the dark giant teddy bear inflatables featured on the course and get the chance to rehydrate at the 2km water station. Next up is crowd favourite – Under the Sea – where glow in the dark jellyfish and UV bubbles enthral runners as they move on to the next land - Rainbow Road. This is the land of lands where a total of 24 multi-coloured lit up arches line the course and help guide runners through the course and onto the next thrilling themed land.

After recovering from their Rainbow Road experience, the runners journey along the electrifying lights of the Colour Brick Road. The next stop is Electric Avenue, the brand new land at Daman’s ActiveLife Electric Run Abu Dhabi, which will feature an exciting light show dancing to the beats of the music which makes for a great selfie as runners continue to make their way to the finish line.

Crowds are then invited into Neffmau5 Land where runners can dance to Deadmau5 tracks whilst making their way through a mesmerising land covered in 250 mutli-coloured lanterns. The final stop of the 5K experience sees all the participants go through The Powerhouse – an inflatable power station which marks the end of the journey and the second water station for runners – before they cross the finish line. This is where Electric Runners will be treated to the post-race party where DJs will be spinning the latest tunes to thousands of runners in the main festival area.

Join thousands of Electric Runners at Yas Marina Circuit this January and buy your ticket to one of the world’s social fun runs today at www.ElectricRun.ae or at GO Sport store across the UAE. Prices will increase from 14 January so fans are encouraged to register themselves and their friends before they sell out at their current price.

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STUFF FOR MAN

"Jiggle All The Way" - NOT! So this is the time of year when many of us might go that little bit too far with some (or all) of the finer things in life.

And why not? It’s as good a time of year as any, right? Your internal monologue might go like this: ‘Wow that steak covered in cheese looks amazing. And the double chocolate fudge cake with triple ice cream could just about fit and would be the perfect end to a fabulous meal. But I really shouldn…Oh, what the heck, I’ll have a jog later.’ Jingle any bells? ook, I’m not trying to make you feel bad – perhaps just a little bit! But have you ever looked in the mirror in, say, January, and thought what was looking back had more resemblance to E.T. than the fine figure of a man that once stood before you? Maybe that adorable child in your life said something like, ‘Are you going to have the baby soon, Uncle Nick?’

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Now here’s the serious bit…

If you are guilty of looking like our said extra-terrestrial friend, or Mac from Mac and Me (some of you will have this terrible 80s film as a secret, guilty pleasure, too – I know you’re out there!), then you have some problems, my friend. Notice I’m not going down the usual route of, ‘If you’re just too heavy or have some serious weight to lose.’? Well that’s because everyone already knows about the problems associated with obesity.

What many of us don’t know is that clear indicators of poor and potentially lethal health are spindly arms and legs coupled with a pot-belly. Leaving all the complicated science to one side, the reasons for this are simple: the spindly arms and legs are due to a lack of physical activity and exertion; the pot belly is due to much the same, along with an excess of fat being stored in the stomach (think steak covered in cheese and double chocolate fudge cake). The consequences: diabetes, heart disease, and on, and on.

Cue the simple steps to a healthier year. That’s what you’re expecting, isn’t it? Let me set you a challenge instead. See if you can exercise in the most ridiculous way possible without being committed, or deported. For example, a friend of mine used to do squats with his baby son to try and get the mite to sleep. Sometimes, when I take my own son to the play park, I use the climbing frame to exercise.

This guy who used to collect rubbish (I’m English) ran between every wheelie bin he collected and the rubbish truck. My sister used to post pictures of her and her friends ‘extreme planking’. I think atop the Merlion in Singapore was the best I saw. John Cleese invented ‘silly walks’ but he was actually doing lunges, just in a fancy hat and suit.

Next time you’re in Jahli park, I dare you to do the monkey bars. Maybe you could be the first to ‘extreme plank’ at the top of Burj Khalifa? What about sprints in LuLu Hypermarket? Squats when you next go to watch your kids at the swimming gala at Brighton College? See if you can spot any fellow readers of this article.

But seriously…just get out there. While E.T. and Mac and Me are great films (they are so), nobody wants their own film to end in a similar way.

Oliver Bromley-Hall, along with wife, Lisa and son, Henry join the Al Ain community from Retford, North Nottinghamshire, via the beautiful (hu-hum) town of Doncaster.

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Every Child has a Right to

Education

Renewed partnership between UNHCR and Educate A Child to give 710,000 refugee children access to primary education

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ducate A Child (EAC), a global programme of the Education Above All Foundation, and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, are launching a new three-year partnership that will provide access to education for 710,000 children affected by conflict and forced displacement in Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

Building on a partnership that has given more than 260,000 vulnerable children access to primary school since 2012, the new EAC-funded programme will continue to support the education of these children and help enrol a further 450,000 in schools over the next three years. About half of the beneficiaries are expected to be children displaced by the Syria crisis, with the rest coming from Chad, Ethiopia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Kenya, Malaysia, Pakistan, Rwanda, Sudan, South Sudan, Uganda and Yemen.

Wars, conflict and persecution in recent years have forced millions to flee their homes and seek refuge and safety elsewhere. The number of forcibly displaced people stood at almost 60 million at the end of 2014. Children make up half of the world’s refugees, and they face the greatest risks from conflict and displacement.

The need to ensure an education for children in crisis settings has never been more urgent. Refugee children are often the most marginalized and hardest to reach and help. They face challenges to get a proper education, including extreme poverty, social exclusion, trauma and language barriers.

Marcio Barbosa, Chief Executive Officer of Education Above All, welcomed the new agreement. “Despite progress, the number of outof-school children is increasing, in part due to the refugee crisis driven by conflict and insecurity. It is therefore crucial to act now through initiatives such as this partnership to put measures in place for the hundred thousands of displaced children to continue their education wherever they may be,” he said. “After the successful completion of our previous project with UNHCR, which provided access to education for over 260,000 out-ofschool children, we are confident that this project will make an impactful, positive difference to the lives of children and families who need our help the most,” Barbosa added.

UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres said: “Education helps protect refugee children, and investing in a child’s education is an investment in their future and in the generations to come. This important partnership will help UNHCR overcome some of the most pressing barriers to education for hundreds of thousands of refugee children, which will give them both a safer childhood and a better future.”

The new US$ 57.9 million donation from EAC will focus on improving the quality of teaching and learning; ensuring safe learning environments for children; promoting awareness and advocacy on the importance of education for refugee children; and strengthening capacity and partnerships with ministries of education and other actors to enable more refugee children to access educational opportunities.

Education projects will include innovative activities, tailored to address key gaps which limit access to quality education for out-of-school children.

Examples of these activities are special support for girls through peer support groups and school clubs in Uganda; a savings and loans programme for parent teacher associations in Sudan; a summer camp with educational activities for forcibly displaced children in Syria; and the provision of tablets to enhance access to reading material in Sudan, Rwanda and Ethiopia.

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Educate A Child (EAC) Launched in 2012, EAC, a global programme of the Education Above All Foundation, aims to trigger significant breakthroughs in providing quality primary education to the 59 million children who currently have no access to schooling. Through EAC-supported projects (more than 40 projects in 38 countries), children overcome barriers to educational access and retention.

With the overall goal of successfully completing an entire cycle of quality primary education, EAC strives to improve both individual and social outcomes for these children. For more information, visit educateachild. org.

Education Above All (EAA) Education Above All (EAA) is a global initiative founded in 2012 by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser.

EAA’s aim is to build a global movement that contributes to human, social and economic development through quality education and other welfare programmes and initiatives. With a particular focus on areas affected by poverty, conflict and disaster, EAA champions the needs of children and youth and empowers them to be active members of their communities. By meeting the demand for education, EAA equips them to support sustainable development and to nurture environments of peace, security, justice and prosperity. EAA is the umbrella organisation overseeing three core programmes: Educate A Child, Al Fakhoora and Protect Education in Insecurity and Conflict (PEIC), as well as one special project, the Kakuma Project. For more information, visit educationaboveall.org.

UNHCR UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, established in December 1950, 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 with the option to return home voluntarily, integrate locally or resettle in a third country. It also has a mandate to help stateless people and is often called on to help people displaced within their own countries. The agency, which has a staff of some 9,300 people in more than 120 countries, has helped tens of millions of people. Learn more at www.unhcr.org and www.facebook.com/UNHCR. EAA Contacts: Lubna Al-Attiah, Education Above All +974 5563 8868 | lalattiah@eaa.org.qa Kelly Signorelli-Chaplin Memac Ogilvy, PR for Education Above All +974 5516 2822 | kelly.signorelli@ogilvy.com UNHCR Contacts: Leo Dobbs, Senior Communications Officer +41 79 883 6347 | dobbs@unhcr.org Glenn Jusnes, Corporate Relations Officer (PSFR) +45 45 33 73 69 | jusnes@unhcr.org The Source

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ENTERTAINMENT

Chris Brown Allegedly Punches Woman in Las Vegas Chris Brown has been accused of punching a woman in the face.

According to TMZ, which broke this story, the controversial singer and the alleged victim were in attendance early Saturday morning at a party inside Brown’s suite at the Palms Hotel in Las Vegas.

The woman, Liziane Gutierrez, has told authorities that she snuck her cellphone into the gathering and snapped a photo of Brown.

But the singer caught Gutierrez doing so, screamed at her and reportedly hit her once in the right eye.

Gutierrez says she left the party immediately and called the cops a few hours later. She was never taken to a hospital.

Police are investigating the allegation, although a rep for the artist tells TMZ that the woman's claims are "undeniably untrue."

Brown, of course, infamously beat up Rihanna back in 2009.

He never faced jail time for the incident and he is known for having a short fuse.

We're not saying he committed this act or anything. We're just saying that little about Brown would surprise us at this point.

'Pitch Perfect' Stars Skylar Astin and Anna Camp Are Engaged!

However, Brown learned that he is the father of a little girl named Royalty last year and has vowed ever since to clean up his act, to set a good example for his child.

By Hollywood Gossip

Talk about aca-awesome -- Skylar Astin and Anna Camp will be walking down the aisle together!

Astin shared an adorable selfie on Saturday, announcing the engagement via Instagram with an even sweeter caption.

Jason Wingreen Dies; Voice of Boba Fett in Star Wars Was 95 Jason Wingreen - the Brooklynborn actor best known as the voice of Boba Fett in The Empire Strikes Back - has passed away at the age of 95.

Though he appeared in over 40 films and television series during his nearly five decades in the industry, Wingreen's greatest legacy will always be his unforgettable role as one of the most iconic bad guys in the Star Wars universe.

In addition to voicing the most badass bounty hunter in a galaxy far, far away, Wingreen played the recurring character Harry the Bartender on the classic sitcom All in the Family.

He also appeared in such television classics as The Twilight Zone, Matlock, Star Trek and Seinfeld.

Interestingly, Wingreen was chosen by producers to voice Boba Fett after he unsuccessfully auditioned for the role of Yoda.

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Natalie Cole, Grammy Winning Singer, Has Died

It was not publicly known that Wingreen voiced Boba until 2000.

Wingreen says he enjoyed a "quiet, peaceful, unencumbered life" in the decades before he was outed as one of the franchise's most beloved figures.

After the news of his role became public knowledge, the veteran actor lived his final years as a sought-after cult figure. Wingreen says the response from fans was immediate and "the letters just never stopped.”

Sources close to Wingreen say he passed away quietly at his home in Los Angeles on Christmas Day.

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Singer Natalie Cole, the daughter of jazz legend Nat “King” Cole who carried on his musical legacy, has died.

Publicist Maureen O'Connor says Cole died Thursday night. She was 65. O'Connor had no details about how or where Cole died.

Cole had battled drug problems and hepatitis that forced her to undergo a kidney transplant in May 2009.

Cole’s 1991 album, “Unforgettable … With Love,” sold some 14 million copies and won six Grammys. It featured reworked versions of some of her father’s best-known songs.

On the title cut, “Unforgettable,” she sang along with her father’s taped version to create a memorable duet.

Nat “King” Cole died of lung cancer in 1965.

TECH TALK

Twitter’s new rules finally explicitly ban hateful speech and keep users from self-harm iRobot Roomba 980

In the nine years since the Roomba debuted, iRobot has released a steady stream of them, with occasional, iterative upgrades to the robotic vacuum’s sensors and cleaning components. But the basic idea has been the same — unleash the bot in a living space, and let it randomly bounce off walls and furniture until it’s covered every square inch of reachable floor. With the new 980, the venerable Roomba gains a much-needed injection of smarts. The bot now maps its environment as it moves through it, recognizing large furniture as landmark reference points, instead of something to repeatedly slam into. That makes it the most efficient and high-tech Roomba yet. [$900; irobot.com]

Twitter has had something of a rocky history with dealing with abuse and harassment on its platform, but recently the company has been making some moves to mitigate that.

Its latest action comes today in the form of an update to the official Twitter rules, laying out clearer language to emphasize the company “will not tolerate behavior intended to harass, intimidate, or use fear to silence another user’s voice.”

Comparing the new rules to a cached version from yesterday, Twitter has created a new section just for abusive behavior, whereas previously that was lumped into an ‘Abuse and Spam’ section.

There’s also a shift in tone from a corporate ‘we-have-to-say-this’ style to friendlier language reflecting a clearer philosophy.

Rise of the Tomb Raider Coming to PC in January Fitbit Soared to the No. 1 Spot in Apple’s App Store on Christmas Fitbit reigned as the top wearable in Apple’s App Store on Christmas. The leader of the wearables market boasted the No. 1 free app in the App Store on December 25, which seems to indicate a bevy of device activations.

The Fitbit app soared 20 spots to claim the No. 1 position in the Apple App Store’s top chart of free apps in the U.S. during Christmas afternoon, according to Quartz. Unsurprisingly, Fitbit has thrived in the fourth quarters of previous years.

Last fourth quarter, the company sold about 5.3 million devices, more than the previous three quarters combined.

According to Steam, Rise of the Tomb Raider will be available on the PC sometime in January.

Although this isn't an official release date, it does correspond with previous reports.

Back in July, Square-Enix announced that the game would be released on PC in early 2016. Two weeks ago, a listing on Amazon France had the game set for release on January 29, 2016. The Baba Yaga DLC is also set to come out in January, which would coincide perfectly with a PC release date for that month.

Given all of this information, it's safe to assume the game will indeed be released on PC in January, though we don't have an exact day for its release yet.

Rise of the Tomb Raider was announced during Microsoft's Gamescom briefing in 2014 as a "2015 holiday exclusive" for the Xbox 360 and Xbox One, though some were confused as to whether or not the game would be coming to other platforms. Shortly afterwards, Microsoft head Phil Spencer clarified that the game was in fact a timed exclusive, which meant that it would eventually be released on other platforms in the future.

In addition to revealing the PC launch window, Square-Enix also announced that the game would come to Sony's PlayStation 4 console sometime during the 2016 holiday season.

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Abu Dhabi Classics 2016 Presents:

SINFÓNICA DE GALICIA WITH

DIMA SLOBODENIOUK AND JAVIER PERIANES “Some concerts are unforgettable. This is the case with all of Javier Perianes’ performances, whose genuine and flawless art always goes deep into one’s memory.” (El Mundo)

Dima Slobodeniouk combines his native Russian roots with his years of musical studies in Finland, now his home for over two decades.

Drawing together the powerful musical strengths of these countries places Slobodeniouk as one of today’s younger generation of deeply informed and intelligent artistic leaders on the podium. In February 2013 Dima Slobodeniouk was appointed Music Director of the Orquesta Sinfónica de Galicia.

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Awarded the ‘National Music Prize’ in 2012 by the Ministry of Culture of Spain, Javier Perianes has been described as “a pianist of impeccable and refined tastes, blessed with a warmth of touch.” (The Telegraph) His international career already spans five continents – with concerts ranging from London’s Royal Festival Hall to New York’s Carnegie Hall; Paris’s Théâtre des Champs-Élysées to Berlin’s Philharmonie; Moscow Conservatory’s Great Hall to Suntory Hall Tokyo.

Wednesday 13th January: Sinfónica de Galicia with Dima Slobodeniouk and Javier Perianes: Mahler’s 6th Symphony Venue: Emirates Palace Auditorium, Abu Dhabi Time: 8pm For the beginning of the year 2016, the season will present with Sinfónica de Galicia not only today’s leading Spanish orchestra, but also a musical ensemble that has dedicated an important share of its Symphonic work to the compositions of Gustav Mahler. For its first appearance in the Arab world, Sinfónica de Galicia with the help of the Orquesta Joven de la Sinfónica de Galicia has therefore chosen the central piece of Mahler’s Symphonic Oeuvre, the 6th Symphony.

Written between 1903 and 1904, revised in 1906, the 6th Symphony ranks today among the very few pieces of the Classical Repertoire that have kept, despite plethoric scientific publications, an aura of mystery. Is it the idea of ’reconciliation of failure’ or even the ’downfall of the downfall’as critics have called it? Mahler’s 6th symphony is both fantastic and frightening, a monumental vision into the depths of human existence, a well ordered artistic chaos that embraces the listener with all its vehemence and confronts him with a gigantic yet sublime world of sound. The symphony has received an incredible number of titles through the years: “Symphony with the Hammer”, “Earthquake-Symphony”, today we call it “Tragic”, following Bruno Walter’s testimony that Mahler called it that way. Yet, the true meaning of the 6th Symphony, whether it is autobiographical, philosophical or musical, remains wonderfully out of our reach. In fact, its complexity is at the scale of its grandeur and of the premonitions that are expressed in it. In a CD booklet, the 6th was once described as an “enthralling haunted house ride in a three dimensional magnificence of sound”… Let’s get ready…

Thursday 14th January: Sinfónica de Galicia with Dima Slobodeniouk and Javier Perianes: Nights in the Garden of Spain Venue: Al Jahili Fort, Al Ain Time: 8pm For its second concert in the UAE, the amazing Sinfónica de Galicia will be playing in the superb setting of Al Jahili Fort in Al Ain. Next to featuring works of the core German romantic repertoire (Richard Wagner’s Prelude and Liebestod from the Music Drama Tristan and Isolde) and Johannes Brahms last symphonic masterpiece, the 4th Symphony, the evening is dedicated to the Nights in the Gardens of Spain written between 1909 and 1916 by Spanish Composer Manuel de Falla.

The symphonic poem is divided into three parts, depicting each one a Garden in Al-Andalus, thereby already announcing the Hispano-Arabic theme of the work: En el Generalife (In the Generalife), Danza lejana (A Distant Dance), En los jardines de la Sierra de Córdoba (In the Gardens of the Sierra de Córdoba). Strongly influenced by French composer Claude Debussy, Falla’s symphonic works are trying to reconcile the musical impressionism he had discovered in France with traditional Spanish folklore music. Furthermore, Falla added numerous syncopated, melismatic musical themes, clear reminders of the musical influences brought by the Arabs into Spain. The impressionist tendencies of the score then paint a diffuse landscape of harmony where tradition and modernity, Europe and Arabia fuse with each other in a magnificent dream extracted both from time and space.

Note: All timings are actual start timings. We recommend guests to come 30 min before the beginning of the concert to find their seats. Doors will close at the start time. No access will be granted after the doors have been shut.

For more information about the program and tickets please visit

www.abudhabiclassics.ae. or Ticketmaster

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MY WORLD

KERALA and the Magic of

ALLEPPEY HOUSEBOATS Kerala is one of the most popular destinations to visit in South India.

Dubbed ‘God's Own Country' for its breathtaking natural beauty, the state stands as a stalwart of tourism in the southern part of the country. When you visit Kerala, you can't help but feel like you are in a tropical paradise.

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lleppey, lying along the coast of Kerala is a beautiful backwater destination that magnets scores of tourists from all over the world to its infamous houseboat tours.

Everything here is exciting! Its scenic backwaters and gothic churches, all add to the inescapable charm and beauty of the city. The networks of indispensable lakes, canals and lagoons, also called the Alleppey backwater , are the people's source of livelihood in this scenic city. But of all, the most fascinating attractions are the Alleppey backwater houseboats, that offer tourists the journey of lifetime.

An Alleppey houseboat is an extraordinary medium to explore the scenic and exotic beauty of the backwaters. A houseboat journey in Alleppey slowly floating through paradise, delivers unforgetable memories of majestic churches, emerald green paddy fields and a host of other pleasant experiences.

The houseboats of Alleppey offer a perfect blend of modern and traditional Keralan lifestyles. The eco-friendly boats are designed and crafted with deluxe rooms, contemporary facilities, covered porch areas, sun-decks and comfortable bathrooms. The on board kitchens and restaurants prepare and serve scrumptious authentic Keralan delicacies courtesy of the talented and experienced local chefs.

Kerala Houseboats (Riceboats) or kettuvallam are country boats that were used throughout history for the transport of goods from the isolated interior villages of the Kerala Backwaters to towns like Alleppey, Kollam, Cochin and Kottayam. With the advent of roads, bridges and ferry services, gradually the kettuvalloms disappeared from the scene. Now these kettuvalloms are back again and provide a major tourist attraction much to the delight of the many yearly visitors. Kerala houseboat sizes vary from 95' in length and a width of around 13' to 107' long and up to 19' wide.

The construction materials are all local and Eco friendly bamboo poles, coconut fiber ropes, bamboo mats, coir carpets etc. The main wood used is "Anjili".

Kerala house boats are fully furnished and available in either single or mutiple bedroom versions to satisfy groups or families of all sizes.

Houseboats in Kerala have a three member crew - a chef, driver & cabin assistant. The cuisine is of a traditional Keralan flavor, featuring local specialties that often include delicious local fish.

The spectacular beauty of Kerala's backwaters needs no introduction.

A Kerala Houseboat cruise along the palm-fringed waterways in luxury houseboats is the most enchanting holiday experience in India today. In this world of simple pleasures, you will skim past ancient Chinese fishing nets, water lilies, lush paddy fields, coir villages, rustic homes, temples and coconut groves. A guided tour down the backwaters provides a complete and most enchanting experience.

Be sure to place this adventure on your travel bucket list and prepare to float away in ecstasy!

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MARK THESE EVENTS ON YOUR CALENDAR

AL SAMMALYIAH SPRING CAMP DEC 20, 2015 - JAN 09, 2016 AL SAMMALIYAH ISLAND, ABU DHABI The Al Sammalyiah Spring Camp provides a spring break filled with options – sailing, camel riding, horse riding, electronic kits, environmental research, pearl diving, shooting range, swimming, and heritage activities.

THE 7TH ART OCT 11, 2015 - JAN 24, 2016 ABU DHABI: MANARAT AL SAADIYAT The Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority is launching a series of screenings exploring the history of film and its relationship with other art forms.

The ‘7th Art’ screening series is part of TCA’s on going cultural programme dedicated to developing awareness and understanding of art and culture.

The title comes from the phrase coined by Italian theoretician Ricciotta Canudo that described film as a synthesis of three rhythmic arts (music, dance, poetry) and three plastic arts (painting, sculpture, architecture). Cinema became known as the “7th Art”.

The programme is being curated by film historian and veteran curator Peter Scarlet, who will also host the film presentations and lead audience Q&A’s and discussions following the screenings.

Screenings will be held every other Sunday at Manarat Al Saadiyat beginning October 11, 2015 and run through January 24, 2016.

Prior registration is required. To register please email manaratalsaadiyat@tcaabudhabi.ae

THE 1ST ABAYA AND JALABIYA EXHIBITION (AJEX) JAN 26 - JAN 30, 2016 ABU DHABI: ABU DHABI NATIONAL EXHIBITION CENTRE The event is the first of its kind in the capital that will feature famous designers of beautiful, glimmering and sparkling Abayas and Jalabiyas with exclusive and distinctive fashion styles.

This event will showcase the early and recent Islamic outfits that have evolved as a symbol of traditional garments in the Muslim world particularly focusing on the Arab and GCC Abayas and Jalabiyas design.

The other exhibition articles include fashion shows, accessories for Abayas and Jalabiyas, Sheilas and Islamic hijab.

A highlight of the event will be a special daily fashion show conducted by top and famous designers.

DAMAN'S ACTIVELIFE ELECTRIC RUN ABU DHABI JAN 29, 2016 ABU DHABI: YAS MARINA CIRCUIT After USA, Australia, UK, Singapore, Canada, the new and improved event is coming to Abu Dhabi!

Step into the night life and join a nocturnal 5 km party you'll never forget! Throughout the course, you will experience wonderlands filled with beaming lights and electrifying music. In between lands, you'll make your mark in the dark by showing off your creative costumes and dancing the night away. The party is in your hands...so bring your A-game!

For more information log on to:

abudhabievents.ae

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DANAT AL AIN RESORT ARABESQUE Start the 2016 with a bang, with Arabesque restaurant offering a special buy one get one free deal on the exciting theme nights. Buy 1 meal during a theme night and get 1 meal on your next visit.

BACKYARD GRILL - Every Wednesday Grillicious Wednesday theme nights as you pick from a tantalizing spread of succulent grilled meats and light bites fresh off a live BBQ grill Our lush Arabesque garden setting promises an evening that will exceed your expectations.

• AED 125++ per person including unlimited soft beverages.

• AED 65++ for children between 6 to 12 years old • Children below 6 years dine on the house SEAFOOD NIGHT - Every Monday Come and enjoy the best seafood night in town for AED 135* per person including unlimited soft beverages. Live sushi station, fresh sea food on ice cooked your way and a wide selection of salads and desserts.

• AED 85++ for children between 6 to 12 years old • Children below 6 years dine on the house ARABIAN FISHMAN’S NIGHT - Every Thursday Delightful seafood night influenced by Arabian way of cooking for only AED 135++ per person including unlimited soft beverages.

• AED 85++ for children between 6 to 12 years old • Children below 6 years dine on the house LUCE MERCATO NIGHTS – TUESDAYS Enjoy the hustle and bustle of an Italian food market with rustic setting with our Mercato Italiano nights.

Featuring a traditional antipasti table, bread display , olive oil tastings, and an rustic selection of chefs daily main course specials for you to choose from along with unlimited beers and wines for AED 99* per person.

LA DOLCE VITA – FRIDAYS Fridays are the nights to live life true “dolce vita “way. Enjoy a grand Mediterranean buffet with unlimited beers and wines for AED 99* per person.

TANJORE MUGHAL FOOD FESTIVAL – 20th to the 30 th of January Experience the feast of the Royal Nawabs at Tanjore, Al Ain’s best Indian restaurant as a special ala carte menu.

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Flick Picks!

SAVVA: HEART OF THE WARRIOR (G) LANGUAGE:English HILTON: JANUARY MONTHLY EVENTS 1. Rocking the Shamrocks | Paco's | 22.01.2016 | 9pm-3am 2. Welcome Party for a new Wave Band | Paco's | 21.01.2015 | 9pm-3am 3. Battle of the DJs| Paco's | 29.01.2016 | 9pm-3am Theme Nights at Paco’s 1. Every Monday - Bingo Night at Paco’s with amazing prizes starting from 8pm onwards 2. Every Tuesday - Doctors, Nurses & Hoteliers Night - 20% discount 3. Every Wednesday - ‘Ladies Night’ all ladies get complimentary drinks from 9pm-11pm 4. Every Thursday – Thirsty Thursday! At Paco’s 5. Every Friday - Teachers Night (20% off for teachers) with special entertainment by DJ and Fire Band 6. Every Saturday Guess What? – "Guess What?" Night. Guess the song and win AED 100 to enjoy more at Paco’s!

7. Every Sunday - Sport Night, watch your favorite team on a BIG SCREEN Theme Nights at Flavours: 1. Tuesday: Italian Night (145 ++ inclusive of water) 2. Wednesday: Asian Night (145 ++ inclusive of water) 3. Thursday: Arabic Night (145 ++ inclusive of water) 4. Friday: Turkish Night (145 ++ inclusive of water) Special Offers 1. Happy Hour at Paco’s – from 7pm to 8pm get 50% on all beverages (Sunday – Wednesday) 2. Every Friday at Flavous – Friday Brunch: • Package 1 - 185 AED ++ inclusive of Water, Soft drinks and Sparkling Wine) • Package 2 – 220 AED ++ inclusive of Water, Soft drinks, House Beverages and Sparkling Wine

RUNNING TIME: 1 hr 27 mins GENRE: Animation STARRING:Milla Jovovich, Sharon Stone, Whoopi Goldberg SYNOPSIS: A fairytale about a grand life journey of a 10-year old boy Savva devoted to help his Mom and fellow village people to break free from the vicious hyenas.

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worms GO SET A WATCHMAN (TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD)

by Harper Lee From Harper Lee comes a landmark new novel set two decades after her beloved Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, To Kill a Mockingbird.

Maycomb, Alabama. Twenty-sixyear-old Jean Louise Finch--"Scout"-returns home from New York City to visit her aging father, Atticus. Set against the backdrop of the civil rights tensions and political turmoil that were transforming...

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SourcelingS Hello Al Ain, My name is Fayrouz and I am very excited about being in this issue of The Source. I am 9 years old and study at Al Ain English Speaking School. Art is my favourite subject and when I am not busy at school, I like to draw and paint. I also love playing with my little brother and enjoy cooking with my mother. I have a beautiful Pandora bracelet and love collecting charms. During the summer months I enjoy spending vacation time in Egypt and when I grow up I would like to be either a dentist or interior designer.

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THE ROSEMARY SPELL

by Virginia Zimmerman Part mystery, part literary puzzle, part life-anddeath quest, and chillingly magical, this novel has plenty of suspense for adventure fans and is a treat for readers who love books, words, and clues. Best friends Rosie and Adam find an old book with blank pages that fill with handwriting before their eyes. Something about this magical book has the power to make people...

‫لمحة عن كتاب‬ ‫بساط الريح‬

‫كامل كيالين‬

‫ اسمه‬،‫ سلطَان عظيم القدر والشأن‬،‫عاش يف قديم الزمان‬ ‫ كان السلطان «محمود» معروفا — بني‬.»‫السلطَان «محمود‬ ‫سالطني الهند وملوكها — بالذكَاء ونفاذ الرأي وبُ ْعد النظَر‬ ‫ وكان — إىل جانب هذه‬.‫ وبراعة التدبري‬،‫ورجاحة التفكري‬ ‫ فام هي‬،‫الخصال الْحميدة — مفتونا باقتناء التحف النادرة‬ ‫ وإىل أين سيذهب به‬،‫قصة هذا السلطان مع هذه التحف‬ !‫حبه لهذه األشياء؟‬

Parents if you have a special youngster who you think would be great for our Sourceling of the week, send a photo and a bio of no more than 100 words to sourcelings@thesourceuae.com.

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9 ‫ عمري‬،‫ وأنا سعيدة للغاية لوجودي يف هذا العدد من مجلة املصدر‬،‫اسمي فريوز‬ ‫ و‬،‫ و ماديت املفضلة هي الفنون‬،‫سنوات و أدرس يف مدرسة العني الناطقة باإلنجليزية‬ ‫ كام أحب اللعب مع أخي‬،‫عندما ال أكون مشغولة يف املدرسة أحب أن أرسم و ألون‬ ‫ أمتلك سوارا ً جميال من باندورا وأحب تجميع‬.‫الصغري و استمتع كذلك بالطبخ مع أمي‬ ‫ عندما‬،‫ استمتع يف فصل الصيف بقضاء االجازة يف بلدي مرص‬،‫قطع الحيل و اضافتها له‬ .‫أكرب أود أن أكون إما طبيبة أو مهندسة ديكور‬

Test your knowledge 2. What orbits the nucleus of an atom?

3. Is sodium hydroxide (NaOH) an acid or base?

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‫) ماذايسمىصوتالجمل؟‬1 ‫) ما هي أكرب بحرية يف العامل؟‬2 ‫) ماذا ينتج عن اتحاد ذرتني من‬3 ‫الهيدروجنيمعذرةمناألكسجني؟‬ .‫) الرغاء‬1 ‫) بحر قزوين‬2 ‫) جزيء املاء‬3

1. What are baby goats called?

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a cat can keep purring while inhaling and exhaling elephants communicate in sound waves below the frequency that humans can hear

a 1/4 of your bones are in your feet

11% of people are left handed

a full moon is 9 times brighter than a half moon

the Olympic flag was designed in 1913 akousticophobia is the fear of noises

womens hearts beat faster than mens

the moon is 27% the size of the Earth

over 500 meteorites hit the Earth each year

a woodpecker can peck 20 times a second

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