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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 Meeting Expectations

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URBAN WOMAN Battle Of The Sexes, Who’s Winning?

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STUFF FOR MEN Growing A Mustache For Movember?

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C ITY HIGHLIGHTS Sweet Nights at Brighton with Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

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FAMILY 5 Ways to Give Your Children a Voice

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE November 9th is World Adoption Day

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CITY REVIEW The adrenaline-fueled W.A.R. 10 / Big Pink Tee Party

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SOCIAL & COMMUNITY FORUM The Annual Bright Start Conference...

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ENTERTAINMENT Hollywood & Bollywood Gossip

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TECH TALK New Technology on the Street

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RECIPE Shrimp Flavored Curry With Mango Salsa and Salad Green

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MY WORLD The Odd Thing About the World's Deepest River

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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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The bow is a symbol of the stability we are responsible for providing as we strive to set them on a righteous path through life. We can best teach our children valuable and necessary life lessons through our own actions, and make no mistake, actions will always speak much louder than words! Living is a journey of choices and yes, action. We are all too familiar with the age old art of procrastination and the insane notion that somehow desired changes in our lives might miraculously occur by repeating over and over again, the same previously unsuccessful patterns. Life is too short for this type of behaviour!

I fondly recall my father sharing words of wisdom with me as I lay welcoming a deep slumber after an eventful day of living. “Son”, he would say,” rest peacefully, but when you awaken, be grateful for a new day and another opportunity to accomplish the things in life that matter most, as we never know when that opportunity will be taken away from us.” These were extremely wise words that resonate in my soul, as I grow older and begin to appreciate how very short our time here really is.

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Make good choices in life and take the necessary actions required to achieve your goals before it is too late, and you will leave a regretless legacy behind.

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There are two things in life that are guaranteed occurrences for all of us without exception; being born and dying, and no matter how hard anyone tries, it is impossible to prepare for either one. They are both incidents of chance, if you will, and cannot be predicted.

What we do have control over is everything in between. As parents we can all identify with the miracle of bringing a child into the world, and no matter what you are told, you can never quite appreciate the responsibilities that unfold until you are confronted with this precious life, and the reality rests innocently in your arms. They are yours forever, yet we are wise to understand that we cannot keep them in our protective custody indefinitely.

Khalil Gibran said it best, “You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.”

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Al Ain Mall’s 5th Breast Cancer Awareness Walkathon

A crowd of more than 10,000 enthusiasts, including representatives from leading companies, schools, and social organizations gathered at Al Ain Mall on Friday, 30th Oct 2015, in a show of solidarity to take part in the “Go Pink Al Ain Mall” Breast Cancer Walkathon.

The great success of the event is attributed to the efforts put forth by the patrons of Al Ain Mall - Al Noor Hospital, Future International Academy, Liwa School, Anfasic Dokhoun,

M. Micallef , Circle Cafe, Umi Suchi, Eastern Motors, as well as media sponsorship provided

by Al-Dafrah TV.

This is the 5th consecutive year “Go Pink Walkathon” has been organized by Al Ain Mall. This has become the most participated and talked about community event in Al Ain city. There was an air of love and good will shrouding the event as participants pledged their support in creating awareness and fighting Breast Cancer. The 2.5 KM Walk around the Mall was followed by a fun filled day of action and amusement that appealed to everyone.

The activities included African community drumming; kid’s workshops, face painting, balloon twisting, stilt walkers; Rodeo Bull, Flash Mob, besides various dance shows held on the stage (Lebanese- Andale’s – Russian & Bollywood Dance).

The funds generated through this event are donated to the Red Crescent. Even the merchants of Friday Souk (students of Liwa School) graciously donated a portion of their income to help this noble cause.

Zumba at Danat Al Ain Resort’s Garden On 7th November 2015, Danat Al Ain Resort hosted Zumba at their hotel garden to promote physical fitness and healthy living while having fun.

Guests danced their way to fitness with the help of the hotel’s fitness instructor, Ekaterina. Tamra Events provided entertainment and games for the kids while

healthy snacks and refreshments were being served.

Al Noor Hospital was also there to provide medical assistance; other sponsors included a slimming center, theme parks, and shops selling healthy and organic foodstuff and supplements.

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UAE firm on Yemen mission, Emirati troops return to heroes’ welcome Troops will be in war-torn nation until legitimate government is restored, Mohammad says as first batch returns to heroes' welcome

Abu Dhabi: On the day the first batch of Emirati troops came back from Yemen to a grand welcome, the UAE said the armed forces will remain in the war-torn country till the legitimate government is restored.

“I would like to say to the Yemeni people that we will stand by them to restore the legitimate government. As soon as the legitimate government is restored our troops will return to their barracks [in the UAE],” Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, told Abu Dhabi TV after a reception for the troops at the Sweihan military camp.

After seven months of deployment in Yemen as part of Saudi-led operations - Decisive Storm and Restoring Hope - a 15-km-long army convoy made its way from Ghuwaifat to Sweihan where a welcome ceremony was held in the presence of Shaikh Mohammad and His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown

Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.

In a statement, Shaikh Mohammad said: “The honourable performance of our Armed Forces in the battlefield and their effective contribution towards the victories of the Arab coalition in Yemen are the best proof that our soldiers maintain high defence and combat readiness, which ensures that our country possesses a shield that protects its soil and a sword that guarantees its security and the safety of its people.”

Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed said the participation of the UAE’s gallant Armed Forces in Yemen operation adds a new chapter to the nation’s glory, to the history of the UAE military, renowned for sacrifices and achievements and to the history of the country in support of the righteousness, a legacy of the late Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan...

Source: Gulf News

Dubai Airshow clinches new orders worth $30 billion The first major sale to trickle in on Monday was the $8 billion order for 75 Boeing 737 Max placed by India's Jet Airways.

The Dubai Air Show recorded new deals and aircraft orders totalling around $30 billion on the second day, ending a sales drought at the biennial event that took off to a subdued start on Sunday.

The first major sale to trickle in on Monday was the $8 billion order for 75 Boeing 737 Max placed by India's Jet Airways - the biggest order for Boeing by an Indian carrier in years.

It was followed by a $16 billion service contract signed by Emirates airline with GE's aviation unit for engines powering the airline's 777x fleet.

Other air show deals include a $1.27 billion deal announced by the UAE Air Force for upgraded Saab surveillance systems aboard new Bombardier aircraft that the country has acquired. Saab said the deal is for a new version of its Erieye radar system for the Bombardier Global 6000 aircraft.

Lockheed Martin announced it had been awarded a $262.8 million contract from the US Air Force to service Saudi Arabia's F-15 sniper targeting system and radars that allow for day and night low-level navigation.

Group had firmed up orders for 19 additional wide-body and single aisle aircraft - 2 A330200s, 2 A330-300s and 15 A320neos, while Lebanon confirmed the acquisition of six A-29 Super Tucano turboprop aircraft.

Canada's Bombardier confirmed at the show that it would be the launch customer of the CS300 with delivery of the first aircraft to start in the second half of 2016.

In a statement coinciding with the air show, Airbus said the agreement with IAG and its airlines took their cumulative Airbus orders to a total of nearly 470 aircraft. The two A330-200s will be assigned to Iberia and Aer Lingus will operate the two A330-300s. The 15 A320neos will be assigned within the group.

On Monday, Airbus said International Airlines

On Sunday, Etihad placed an order for

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two Boeing 777 freighters valued at $637 million. Etihad also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Abu Dhabi investment and development firm Mubadala worth a potential $1 billion. The 10-year agreement covers a range of new contracts and would see Etihad appoint Mubadala's SR Technics as its preferred service provider In contrast, the previous edition of the show in 2013 witnessed brisk deals totalling $200 billion, including big-ticket purchases

by Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways. issacjohn@khaleejtimes.com Source: Khaleej Times

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A NEW STAR RISES IN ABU DHABI EMIRATES MOTOR COMPANY LAUNCHES THE ALL NEW 2016 MERCEDES-AMG GLE 63 4MATIC COUPE

A never before seen aggressive, sporty SUV from Mercedes-Benz Combines the sportiness of a Coupé with the strength and performance of an SUV Overall EMC sales increased by over 6% during first ten months compared to 2014 Abu Dhabi, 10 November 2015: Emirates Motor Company (EMC), a flagship company of Al Fahim Group and one of MercedesBenz’s top dealers in the Middle East, is announcing the launch of the all-new 2016 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 4MATIC Coupe. The Grand Launch event themed “Where Luxury Meets Power” took place in Abu Dhabi and was attended by His Excellency Abdulla Abdul Jalil Al Fahim, and the Chairman of Al Fahim Group, Ahmed Abdul Jalil Al Fahim, CEO of Al Fahim Automotive, Frank Bernthaler, General Manager of Emirates Motor Company Passenger Cars, Nassim Mourani, Director of Sales and Marketing and the ‎ Mercedes-Benz Cars Middle East and Levant, Dirk Fetzer, as well as some of the UAE’s top VIPs and members of Al Fahim Group’s senior executive management team.

“We, at EMC, are excited to launch the allnew Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 4MATIC Coupé which represents the pinnacle of style and performance. It comes with a powerful, handbuilt AMG 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine following the “One man, one engine” tradition of handbuilt excellence and is available in a sporty Mercedes-Benz GLE and in an even sportier Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S 4Matic Coupe.

Considered a never before seen aggressive, sporty SUV from Mercedes-Benz, the breakthrough model combines the sportiness of a Coupé with the strength and performance of an SUV,” commented Mourani.

announcement of the launch of the all-new 2016 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 4MATIC Coupe now available at EMC’s showrooms in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain,” added Mourani.

The ultimate embodiment of success, POWER and performance, the all-new MercedesAMG GLE 63 MATIC Coupé is an exciting interpretation of a four-door SUV coupé that has no equal. An expressive masculine vehicle, this commanding SUV meets the highest of standards in terms of POWER, performance, design and comfort to deliver a dynamic driving experience, whatever the terrain.

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“EMC sales has increased during the first ten months of the year by 6% compared to 2014 and we are confident that with the launch of the all-new 2016 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 4MATIC Coupe, our sales will further increase especially in the SUV range. With the launch of all-new Mercedes-Benz GLC and GLE models last September, we are proud today with our

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With its rich car range, EMC was able to increase sales through a wide range of models. The most popular models, in chronological order, were the appealing C-Class, elegant S-Class, and the luxurious E-Class. Meanwhile, many models witnessed a boost in sales: the stunning S-Class Coupe at 741%, the premium S-Class at 4%, the GTS roadster at 533%, the C-Class at 86% and the CLS at 45%.

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Meeting Expectations In a best-forgotten epoch of life, I escorted a blond uptown for a highend version of a down-market dish, fish n’ chips. I had expected to pay but not to spend the rent. One dead sea-creature and chips stiffed me for seventy smackers. I don’t remember what she ordered, only that it stiffed me for significantly more, of course.

I confessed disappointment that the woman I’d thought of as my soul-mate, my wings on the flight to fame, fortune and … other things beginning with f … had wielded the ejector seat.

Up there among the bright and beautiful, spirits were soaring. This was the late nineties, and all about us the benefactors of Internet IPOs were celebrating with the abandon of those who believe they deserve it.

And so, just as fantasy met reality over one hundred and sixty dollars worth of deep fried fat, we encounter the theme of this article. Be wary of expectations.

Unfortunately, at our little airstrip the plane couldn’t get off the ground. Time and again the blond would angle her head and frown at my witticisms as if they did about as much for her as cancer.

Then, suddenly, she burst into life. Had I somehow unknowingly done something right?

No. I hadn’t.

Who had was a table of chisel-jawed financial types with the glint of Audi keychains in their eyes. Clearly, the blond and the money-boys were buds, and she took off to reconnect. Laughter and joy erupted.

By the time she returned, her chips had hardened.

I signed the mortgage and we left. At my offer of a ride she claimed to need exercise.

At my promise to call, her head exercised a refusal so brutal it sent me spiraling backward into the gutter. My shoes filled with stormwater, and the blond skipped off in the direction from which we’d come.

Later, with my socks drying on the radiator, I poured my heart out to my best mate, a big-bearded sage known as ’Zin (short for Ama-zin’). As he emitted a sympathetic Om,

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And that’s when he uttered the most profound question ever asked of me, anyone has. “JJ,” he said. “What did you expect?”

This December, heads of government meet in Paris to discuss action to tackle climate change. Previous attempts, Kyoto and Copenhagen, achieved not much.

News in the run-up has been positive.

The EU’s climate-change big-wig, Miguel Arias Cañete, is astonished at the positive progress. “There are many, many reasons to be cheerful,” he says. One hundred and forty-nine reasons, apparently. That’s how many countries have bought tickets to ride the “finally-do-something” balloon.

Even the captains of carbon are jumping onboard. The Oil and Gas Climate Initiative represents ten of the world’s biggest oil companies. “Our shared ambition is for a 2C future,” the CEOs say. “Over the coming years we will collectively strengthen our actions and investments to contribute to reducing the greenhouse gas intensity of the global energy mix.”

Patrick Pouyanne, of Total, says, “Sometimes in all these discussions you have the impression that all fossil fuels are the bad guys.”

Sometimes, eh?

In the year since the EPA proposed new regulations on emissions from power plants, the fossil fuel lobby in the US alone spent 502 million bucks fighting action on climate change. What impressions should we have from that?

Leopards. Spots. Change. Don’t.

The captains of carbon are serving us smiles while hijacking the plane. Paris looks like being a success, but if these people are involved it would be wise not to get our hopes up.

Duplicitous. Behavior. Expectations.

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BATTLE OF THE SEXES WHO’S WINNING?

By: Amanda Killelea

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Men joke that women can’t parallel-park; women say men have all the emotional intelligence of a plank of wood... and so it goes on.

But now scientists say these stereotypes are broadly true. Male and female brains ARE wired entirely differently, confirming what many people have suspected for years.

But as we used to demand in the playground: who’s the best?

Let’s look at the research behind the battle of the sexes to see who comes out on top...

Intelligence Women now have higher IQs than men for the first time since records began – and new research has revealed that the two sexes’ brains are wired completely differently.

Some researchers think the demands of juggling family life and building a career may have made women more intelligent.

Others believe that women always had the potential for higher results but are only just realising it now.

James Flynn, a world expert in IQ testing, said: “The complexity of the modern world is making our brains adapt and raising our IQ. "But women’s have risen faster.”

WOMEN WIN! Driving Jokes about women drivers may have a grain of truth in them.

Men pass their practical test after six months compared to an average of eight months for women and 48% of blokes pass first time, beating the 44% of women, Driving Standards Agency figures show.

Self-confidence might play a part, as nearly four in 10 men already think they are better

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drivers than women, while just 26% of women think their gender is the best.

As for the parallel parking, studies show men’s brains are better than women’s at visualising 3D images.

MEN WIN! Sleeping All new mums know men excel at sleeping – and they’ll never match them. The Great British Sleep Survey found women take longer to drop off and are disturbed more often by their children.

Sleep doctor Michael J Breus says fluctuating hormones also disrupt their sleep. Other experts say they worry at night more than men.

MEN WIN! Being Boss Employers take note. Having women in the boardroom is good for business. A study found women make better bosses because they are fairer, have better scruples and are more likely to make decisions that benefit everyone – from shareholders to staff.

The research for the International Journal of Business Governance and Ethics also found that female-influenced companies are generally

more successful than those dominated by men.

Girl Power!

WOMEN WIN! Doctors Consider this next time you book an appointment. Canadian research published in October found women medics are more likely to order vital tests and prescribe the right drug.

Six in 10 young hospital doctors and GPs are women and a study found they were more likely to comply with guidelines than men.

WOMEN WIN! Multi-tasking Any woman who has juggled cooking the tea, ironing uniforms, helping with the kids’ homework, and paying the bills online while her other half does his bit by taking the bins out, will know this is true.

Psychologists found men were slower and less organised when switching rapidly between tasks.

In a report for a psychology journal, Glasgow University researchers found that although both sexes struggled to juggle priorities, men suffered more on average and were slower than women.

WOMEN WIN!

GROWING A MUSTACHE FOR MOVEMBER? HOW THE MOVEMENT GREW FROM

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Doing something outrageous, new and fun while working towards a cause is Movember's ultimate goal.

This non-profit organization in Australia grew from 30 to millions in a decade wherein they encourage men to join a 30 day challenge of growing their mustache to raise funds for cancer foundations. he success of the movement can be traced back to 2003 when Travis Garone and Luke Slattery were talking over beers. They discussed on how fashion trends were repeated every now and then. However, they noticed that growing a mustache among men disappeared.

The idea was to create a challenge to grow facial hair for one month. They were able to recruit 30 men who were willing to accept the challenge. In 2004, Adam Garone, Travis's brother, registered their movement as a foundation and established a website.

"Trust me, when you're growing a mustache back in 2003 – and this was before the ironic hipster mustache movement – it created a lot of controversy. My boss wouldn't let me go and see clients, my girlfriend at the time, who is no longer my girlfriend, hated it. Parents would shuffle kids away from us," Adam Garone, CEO of Movember said.

By 2004, they were able to raise $40,851 with 480 members (Mo Bros and Mo Sistas) from just 30 members the previous year. All their proceeds were donated to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia in their purpose to raise awareness for cancers affecting men and to help fund research on treatments to curb the disease.

Three years after, men and women from other countries like Canada, New Zealand, Spain, United Kingdom

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and the United States joined the foundation. By that time, they were officially launched in the United States and a Movement Board was established.

In 2010, the foundation reached a milestone of having one million members since it was founded and raised a staggering $157,593,318 with a total of 352 men's health projects funded. Members grew to three million by 2012 raising almost half a million dollars.

Their campaigns have reached other countries like Ireland, South Africa, Hong Kong, Singapore, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, France and Sweden.

In 2014, the membership grew to 4 million and was ranked 72nd of the top 500 non-government organizations around the world.

Movember 2015 has been officially launched this month and there are rules to follow when signing up for the event. Everyone should begin on Nov. 1 and for the entire month, participants should grow a mustache.

The rule says only mustaches, no beards or goatees.

Aside from that, they must act like a true country gentleman throughout the period. At the end of the month, everyone meets up and shaves their mustaches clean.

With their vision, "To have an everlasting impact on the face of men's health," Movember aims to fund several projects dealing with men's health issues like prostate cancer, testicular cancer, poor mental health, and physical inactivity.

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Front row, center stage and every nerve wound in anticipation of a show that was scheduled to take place a few months ago, had it not been for insurmountable hurdles, including replacing 50% of a cast that abandoned ship over the course of the unexpected summer hiatus. With a mere two months of preparation, a dedicated and inspired production team poured their hearts and souls into what would soon reduce a theater teeming with pride and joy into an applauding horde of star struck disciples! Thank goodness for dimmed house lights I thought, as rivers of emotion rushed over my cheeks.

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city highlights “Overture, night of nights This is it, we'll hit the heights And oh what heights we'll hit On with the show this is it!”

“The project was designed as an easy vehicle for the kids to learn about Musical Theatre and stagecraft, and above all, experience the thrill of being involved in a shared accomplishment that they would hold dear for years to come”, remarked the director, Mr. Simon Bridge at the end of an enormously successful two evening performance. The buzz from teachers, parents and students alike, was a testament to the arts programmes that are alive and well at Al Ain’s leading school.

“The students were the obvious stars of the show, rendering incredible individual and collective performances. They worked so very hard sacrificing weekends and after school time for rehearsals that ultimately saw them achieving the most 'theatrical' of things - they just got on with it!”

The supporting crew of heroes included Mrs. Howarth, as Musical Director and Alexandra Sieffert, whose years of theatre experience in Chicago and beyond proved invaluable. The production was lucky to have Julie Wilson's eye for graphic design and arts, and Pamela Elam excelled as the 'go to girl', solving every problem encountered promptly with a smile! Mr. Welham, from the parent body, spent an entire day up a scaffolding tower basically dressing the entire set while Mrs. Awan created the costumes worn by Willy and his team of Oompa-Loompas. The support from staff at BCAA went leaps and bounds beyond expectation with the likes of Mrs. Bolger, Miss Mair and Miss Hurrell assuming the roles of on-stage shepherds (for the kids) and Mr. Cowie managing the Front of House Department alongside a further host of supporting teachers.

Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory reminded me of my youth and as I watched my son, Joshua - who incidentally landed the role of Charlie - and his school mates mesmerize the audience, my heart sang along with every note in acknowledgement of the blessings associated with a rich learning environment and an institution that encourages and enables its assets to shine brighter than the stars!

Brighton College, you rocked the show and can be sure that I will be waiting in anticipation for the next helping of theatre at its finest!

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5 WAYS TO GIVE YOUR CHILDREN A VOICE Despite what the critics say -- that giving a child our undivided attention creates a child who thinks the world revolves around him or her -- I believe otherwise: Having a parent who listens creates a child who believes he or she has a voice that matters in this world.

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Stop moving and stop doing when they speak to you.

By looking up from the task at hand and looking into your children's eyes, you are indicating that you value their thoughts, no matter how trivial. This provides both a foundation and an invitation for more difficult conversations as they grow.

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Respect their words.

Maybe it takes time for them to put their thoughts into words.

It's OK; you don't have to finish their sentences -- they will come. Maybe their opinion is completely nuts. It's OK; you don't have to agree. Maybe they remember something differently than you do. It's OK; you don't have to be "right." By giving them the time and space to share what's on their hearts, you are strengthening their voice.

Let them be the expert of something.

When my younger daughter was 4, I could not locate my car in a mall parking lot and feared it had been stolen. She quickly pointed out that we were not in the right section, and showed me the way.

That night, I deemed her "The Parking Lot Expert" and she beamed. She is "The Name Expert" in our family, too, because she always remembers people's names. Children soar when their gifts are affirmed and acknowledged. By letting them lead, we give them confidence to voice their skills and wisdom.

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Let them speak for themselves whenever possible.

When my children have something they want to tell the coach, the waiter, or the sales clerk, I first let them practice what they want to say -- and then they are encouraged to speak for themselves.

Pause before responding information is shared.

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When children describe shocking information or confess to making a poor choice, take a pause and try this response: "Thank you for trusting me with this.

You did the right thing by telling me." No matter how angry you are, or how much you want to scold them, it can take just one volatile outburst to shut down future communications with your child. Think about who you want them to confide in when they are scared, hurt, or worried. If you want it to be you, muster all the grace you have and speak calmly in troubling times.

As a parent, you know how difficult this job can be. You know there will be days when you are dealing with heavy life issues. You know there will be days when nothing goes right. You know there will be days when smiles don't come easily and harsh words are spoken too quickly. On those days, I urge you not to say "I am a failure" or "I am a bad parent." Instead, I urge you to garner the strength, patience, and resolve to do one thing: Listen!

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We celebrate diversity and realize that every child is special, every child is different, and every child is a miracle. Our daylong program for the children of age group 1.5 to 4 years is carefully designed with an aim to recognize the different needs of every child.

Your children will be looked after with lots of love and affection … a home away from home.

Our Exceptional Program and Nursery Features: Native English Speaking Teachers.

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Every Child is a Miracle

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NOVEMBER 9TH IS

WORLD ADOPTION DAY

At The Source we are inspired by and committed to remarkable people and organizations.

We created our “Making a Difference� forum to tell stories that highlight global initiatives, innovation, community development, and social impact. We invite our readers to take initiative and collectively or independently take action, no matter how big or small, with the goal of making a difference in our world today and for evermore!

HANK FORTENER, FOUNDER OF ADOPT TOGETHER, ON WHY WE NEED #WORLDADOPTIONDAY

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rom his earliest memory, Hank can remember always having room for one more person in his home.

His family fostered 36 children over the course of 7 years, with varying degrees of special needs. He grew up caring for kids, watching kids come to his home terrified and unwilling to speak, to blossoming and coming to life in their family. He had a front row seat at witnessing both the devastation children experienced without a consistency, as well as the healing power a family can provide.

His family then decided to adopt-picking up on a story first written in his family in 1929.

Charles Fortener Sr., Hank's grandfather, was adopted in 1929, in a time when adoption was not discussed publicly, and carried much stigma. His adoption was a secret to many, and shared openly only in his later years.

Hank's family first adopted his sister, one of the little ones they fostered in their home.

Then his sister from Bolivia.

Then his brother from China.

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After that, his brother through a domestic private local adoption in Ohio.

Then came his brother from the Marshall Islands.

Back to China for his sister.

And then his youngest brother and sister from Guatemala.

After adopting 8 kids, his parents were finished with adopting in their home, but not finished with helping make sure there was a family for every child.

They privately helped others with the financial aspect of adoption, realizing they could not help as many other families as they wanted. After scouring resources to find a way to help adopting families with the financial burden of up to $50K for adoption expenses, Hank and his father foundedAdoptTogether.org Adopt Together is the world's first crowd funding platform for adoption. With the cost of adoption equaling the cost

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of a sports car or down payment on a home, many families can afford to raise a child but cannot afford the upfront costs associated with adoption. In its first 3 years, AdoptTogether.org has helped nearly 1500 families fundraise over $6M for their adoption expenses.

With a desire to celebrate adoption and the families created, Hank and his team searched for World Adoption Day, to join in on the celebration and support. Discovering there was no international day of celebration, Hank launched World Adoption Day in 2014. Some co-founders of World Adoption Day include Jessica Stam, Scott Harrison, and Mike Tollin. In its inaugural year, over 250 ambassadors on 5 different continents hosted events to celebrate adoption and the families who brought them home.

Hank believes family is everything. He is hoping to create more awareness for the 19 million orphans in the world, and help make sure there is a family for every child.

Join Team C. and thousands of advocates today to help create a future with no more orphans. Support World Adoption Day by drawing a smiley face on your hand and post to social media with #worldadoptionday.

Let's rally together to celebrate adoption and the families that have been changed forever!

LEARN + CONNECT + ACT Learn more about AdoptTogether and World Adoption Day Connect via Facebook and Twitter Get your smile on and celebrate with us!

Draw a smiley face on your hand and tag #worldadoptionday on Instagram Tags: #worldadoptionday #adopttogether #smileyface #adoptionrocks #nomoreorphans #familymatters

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Saturday October 31, 2015, Al Ain-United Arab Emirates: The Middle East’s first manmade whitewater rafting, kayaking and surfing destination, Wadi Adventure hosted the 10th edition of their iconic “WADI ADVENTURE RACE” series (W.A.R.10), on October, 31, 2015.

Arriving at the crack of dawn, over 700 Local and International participants with the youngest being 16 and the oldest 61 years of age, were all geared up ready for W.A.R.10, which consisted of 3 different grueling obstacle courses (5km, 10km and 15km) that set the challengers running, crawling, climbing, swinging and swimming their way to the finish line.

In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum ,the event kicked-off with participants signing and receiving their Goodie Bags and Electronic timing chips followed by a quick warm–up session conducted by the Main Sponsor, Fitness 360 before heading towards the starting point at the Red Bull Arch.

“It’s awesome to see how much the Wadi Adventure Race has grown in the past 4 years” commented Gina Capenhurst, Events Manager for Wadi Adventure. “With each passing year we try to add something new and exciting and this year was no different. With 3 different race

distances and 9 different categories to choose from, whether the competitors wanted to race to win or just enjoy themselves with friends, W.A.R.10 had something for everyone!’’ .

The Wadi Adventure Race series is the most affordably priced obstacle race in the country, making it accessible for everyone with registrations starting from AED275; inclusive of a special race T-shirt, goodies bag, post–race

snacks, raffle draws and an all-day admission to Wadi Adventure. 18 podium finishers from the Men and Women categories also received over 45000AED worth of prizes.

Don’t miss out W.A.R.11 which is taking place on January 16, 2016 by registering at www.premiermarathons.com, or calling Wadi Adventure on +971 (3) 7818 422.

“Big Pink Tea Party”

On the 29th of October, Brighton College hosted the second annual “Big Pink Tea Party”, a charity event that saw all proceeds go to charities during the Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The Source was on hand to revel in the excitement of the afternoon and to applaud the many kind souls that took the time and effort to make this event another huge success!

Thank you for wearing Pink with us!

A giant shout out goes to the Brighton College community for working together to host such a fantastic Big Pink Tea Party! There was a veritable explosion of pink from the cakes and confectionery, to the nail art stations, the face painting, raffle prizes, photo booth and memory tree. The impressive turnout was overwhelming along with the exceptional generosity of donations, time and talent that were contributed. "Thank you all so much for standing with us, to fight against breast cancer!"

A tidy sum upwards of AED 13,000 was raised and sent to charity thanks to the many sponsors and participants!

The sponsors included, Tips & Toes, Amber Spa, Al Ain Rotana, Rotana Hili Rayhan, Mercure Grand Hotel, OnetoOne Hotel & Resort, Al Bada Hotel & Resort, Circle Café, Tavola, La Brioche, Dubai Dolphinarium, Zac’s & Partylicious, LuLu, Luxurious Chocolate and Sweet Palace.

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social & community forum

ANNUAL BRIGHT START CONFERENCE ON WOMEN’S AND THE

CHILDREN’S HEALTH,

ABU DHABI 16-18 NOVEMBER 2015

“The second annual Bright Start Conference builds on the huge success of last year. I cannot wait to welcome you all to a fun and informative 3-day programme that celebrates women and children” said Prof. Dimitri Christakis (Chair of the Bright Start Foundation for Maternal & Child Health, University of Washington).

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he conference is organised in cooperation with the Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy and the Family Development Foundation, with the support of the UAE University, the European University College, the Emirates Association for Cancer Support, Sharjah Baby Friendly Campaign locally as well as the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine and the Academy of Women’s Health internationally.

The Annual Bright Start Conference is committed to advancing women’s health and wellbeing by helping mothers with the world’s most challenging and rewarding job: parenthood.

Over 45 world leading experts from distinguished centres of excellence including the Harvard Medical School, the University of Washington, the University College London and many more, will answer the most pressing questions women face in an informal and interactive setting:

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What women SHOULD know and what they CAN do, to protect their health?

For new mothers…’’to be prepared for the birth of their baby and life beyond’’

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How to maintain energy and how a healthy lifestyle changes may reduce the risks?

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What you can do to have a healthy baby?

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Does my daughter have an increased risk of breast cancer?

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When you take a baby home: take Home messages?

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Why "Parents and Children should be Together (PACT) for a Healthy Heart in UAE"?

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What you should know as a mother of a premature baby?

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What’s the best way to look after my child’s asthma?

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Why the first 1000 days of children’s life make a difference in children’s health?

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What are the symptoms of child abuse?

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How to assess your child’s growth and how to interpret"?

social & community forum The importance of promoting good oral health…How to keep their smiles bright.

How to put healthy eating and active lifestyle into practice.

Workshop activities for mothers with babies and mothers with toddlers will also take place along with educational activities for children (from 4-11 years) including Art Workshops, “Write Inspired” workshops, fun science experiments.

How to stimulate your baby’s brain through simple play activities that structure learning and lead development forwards? Come along with your babies…Spend quality time with your baby and learn how to stimulate his/her development. We’ll introduce you and your baby to a world of sensory delights, ranging from baby signing to massage, musical fun, bubbles, lights and puppets shows.

Mini Professors… for pre-school children: Come along with your children… a programme designed for very small children to experience science firsthand. The programme uses materials largely found in the home and demonstrates some key scientific principals in easy to understand lessons. Two short experiments that will excite the children and get them talking about science.

Helping you to prepare for the birth of your baby and life beyond. There are so many interesting things to learn that can make a difference to you and your baby before the birth. For example, did you know that talking, singing, playing music, and interacting with your unborn baby play an important role in learning and bonding? We will show you how to stimulate your baby’s brain through simple play activities that structure learning and lead development forwards.

Get the answers to the most common questions from new mothers: What should my child be able to do by now?

Visit the FATIMA BIN MUBARAK LADIES SPORTS ACADEMY Stand in the Active Healthy Living corner: A Nutrition Clinic for Anthropometric measurements, education and counselling will be also organised by UAE University to measure % body fat, fat free mass and water contents in addition to BMI and to advise you on healthy diets, physical activity, management of stress.

Healthy breakfast for children will be served every morning from 10am-11am.

How to protect your baby on developing skin rashes and allergies.

How to prepare the Asthma Action plan for your child.

And GameStart: Creating Your Own Digital Game – Minecraft programming: With the support of our team of experts from GameStart, from US, let your children design their own digital game. What took hours now takes nanoseconds as students direct their passion for playing Minecraft towards developing real-world programming skills in Python. Nothing in Minecraft is more powerful than a bit of critical thinking and some computer code.’’

We look forward to seeing you at the Beach Rotana Hotel in Abu Dhabi on 16-18 November 2015.

FURTHER INFORMATION: About the Conference Program: http://brightstartconference.mchi.org/program.php About the Speakers: http://brightstartconference.mchi.org/program. php#3 About the Bright Start Foundation: http://www.mchi.org

How play supports my child’s language development?

What should my child be able to do by now?

How to understand my baby’s communication?

Not naughty but normal”: How to understand and cope with challenging toddler behavior?

How to help my preschooler to get ready for school Visit the Bright Start Exhibition and get advices from our experts on:

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Whitney Port Married: ‘The Hills’ Star Weds Tim Rosenman They’re married! ‘The Hills’ star Whitney Port tied the knot with fiance Tim Rosenman on Nov. 7 in a picture perfect wedding in Palm Springs, Calif. Congrats to the newlyweds!

Whitney Port is a married girl! The designer and former reality star, 30, wed fiance Tim Rosenman at sunset on Nov. 7 in Palm Springs, Calif. Their wedding comes almost two years after they got engaged. We are so happy for Whitney and Tim!

By Hollywood Life

‘Full House’ Reunion: Bob Saget & Ashley Olsen Together Again OMG! Danny and Michelle Tanner, a.k.a.

Bob Saget and Ashley Olsen, reunited on Nov. 6 after Ashley helped Bob celebrate the opening night of his Broadway play ‘Hand to God.’

Blake Shelton: All The Reasons Why He Loves Gwen Stefani Revealed Love is truly in the air for Blake Shelton, 39, and Gwen Stefani, 46, as they freely flaunt their new relationship for the world to see. And HollywoodLife.com has EXCLUSIVELY learned that the country singer has fallen for the No Doubt singer for many reasons, including one major one - she allows him to be himself...

A TV father and daughter together again!

Bob Saget, 59, and Ashley Olsen, 29, staged a mini Full House reunion on Nov. 6 when Ashley supported her TV dad on the opening night of the new Broadway play he’s starring in. Maybe they talked about Fuller House!...

Eddie Murphy

Expecting 9th Child: Girlfriend Paige Butcher Is Pregnant

Baby joy! Eddie Murphy is about to be a dad for the NINTH time! His girlfriend Paige Butcher is pregnant and the couple is said to be thrilled about it. Eddie will be able to field an entire baseball team of his progeny at this point.

Congrats are in store for Eddie Murphy, 54, and his girlfriend of three years Paige Butcher, 36. The Aussie model is pregnant with the couple’s first child, but it will be Eddie’s ninth bundle of joy! It’s a good thing Eddie loves being a parent, because he sure has had a lot of practice!

The couple will welcome their new baby in spring 2016...

By Hollywood Life

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Jessa Duggar: Scary 911 Call After Home Birth Revealed Jessa Duggar had to be rushed to the hospital after she suffered complications during her home birth on Nov. 5. The emotional 911 call made by mom Michelle Duggar has been released.

Everything did not go according to plan for Jessa Duggar Seewald, 23, after she gave birth to her precious baby boy on Nov. 5. Michelle Duggar, 47, was forced to call 911 once Jessa started bleeding heavily after the birth. Jessa is OK, but it must have been so scary for Jessa and her family!...

tech talk

Gest:

The glove keyboard you’ve been waiting for Activision Blizzard Buys 'Candy Crush' Maker King for $5.9B

Video game maker Activision Blizzard has acquired Candy Crush creator King in a $5.9 billion deal.

The combined company will reach more than half a billion monthly active users in 196 countries. Activision CEO Bobby Kotick says he has "long admired King for consistently creating incredibly fun, deeply engaging free-to-play games that capture the imaginations of players across ages and demographics."...

Time to chuck out the keyboard and mouse?

A keyboard and a mouse has been a standard feature for most computers, however tech start-up ‘Gest’ wants to make computer interactivity a lot better.

Gest is a strap that you can attach to your hand and fingers that will supposedly replace the tapping, swiping and clicking you’re used to on your home computer, tablet or smartphone...

By Sam Peg

What is 5G? And why should you care?

Microsoft Dumps OneDrive Unlimited Storage Say farewell to unlimited storage on Microsoft's OneDrive.

Office 365 subscribers must now make do with 1TB of free space rather than unlimited storage, while 100GB and 200GB new-user paid plans are getting replaced with a 50GB option for $1.99.

Free OneDrive storage, meanwhile, will decrease from 15GB to 5GB for existing and new users, and the 15GB camera roll storage is being discontinued...

Leaving 3G and 4G behind - it's the next generation data for your phone.

5G is coming to a cell tower near you faster than you might think: with speeds that could eventually hit hundreds of times those of 4G, it promises to transform the way we communicate with each other and with our devices once again.

By T3 Online

Garmin launches vivosmart HR activity tracker The first fitness tracker form Garmin that will monitor your heart rate 24/7, offering you daily feedback on the amount of calories you’ve burned, workout info and even sleep patterns.

Windows 7, 8.1 PC Sales End Next Year In another bid to move users to Windows 10, Microsoft has scheduled an Oct. 31, 2016 cut-off for sales of PCs pre-installed with Windows 7 and 8.1.

Manufacturers like Dell, HP, Toshiba, and Lenovo have less than a year to ship PCs with the older operating systems...

By Pc Mag ME Team

The mother of fitness trackers that tells you off for unhealthy habits.

What makes Garmin stand out from the rest?

There are hundreds of activity trackers out there form the Jawbone UP3 to the Fitbit Surge, but there are few that tell you off for sitting too long...

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- CALAMARI “SAWITO” SHRIMP FLAVORED CURRY - PRAWNS CROQUETTES With Mango Salsa and SaladBALLEN Green - BITTER

SHRIMP FLAVORED CURRY WITH MANGO SALSA AND SALAD GREEN INGREDIENTS:

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If you have not yet had the opportunity to visit Elements, located at the sumptuous Hili Rayhan by Rotana, then you are unnecessarily punishing your taste buds!

Chef Louay has shared with us yet another of his creations to attempt in your own kitchen.

But better still, why not head over to Elements and let the master and his team spoil you up close and personal!

Bon Appetite!

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METHOD: 1. Mix the salsa ingredients 2. Sauté the shrimps with garlic in oil until cooked, add curry powder and keep warm.

3. Mix the salad ingredients 4. Plate and served.

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The Odd Thing About the

World's Deepest River Africa's Congo River claims many titles, including being home to the highest number of unique species in the world.

The Congo River in Central Africa is one of the world's great rivers, carrying 1.25 million cubic feet of water - more than 13 Olympic-sized swimming pools - into the Atlantic Ocean every second. That's more flow than any other river in the world that's not the Amazon. But even more impressive is the canyon that the lower Congo cuts as it empties out to sea. It's the deepest river in the world. In fact, it's so deep that we don't really know how deep it is.

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by Ken Jennings

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There are really two Congo Rivers.

Congo River facts:

The upper 2,500 miles of the Congo constitutes one of the world's laziest rivers, meandering gently through Central Africa without ever dropping more than a foot per mile. The flow is remarkably constant, because the river's vast length means that somewhere in the Congo basin is having its rainy season yearround.

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But the river ends in a white-knuckle ride.

Until half a million years ago, the Congo River ended in a giant inland lake 225 miles from the ocean.

Then the water breached the rocky sill of a plateau at modern-day Pool Malebo, a wide spot in the river where, today, on opposite banks, you'll find Kinshasa and Brazzaville, capitals of the two nations named for the Congo. (They're the world two nearest capital cities to each other, if you don't count Rome and the Vatican.) Through this new cut, the Congo River drops away in terrifying rapids, descending a full 12 feet every mile as a torrential amount of water-five times more than the Mississippi carries-zooms toward the ocean.

There's no Congo delta.

All the sediment from this newborn escape hatch scoured an amazingly deep gorge at the mouth of the Congo. Most of the world's great rivers end in a mazelike delta of tributaries, but not the Congo. Its water hits the Atlantic in a single narrow channel, which scientists believe is more than 750 feet deep at some points. That's enough water to submerge Manhattan's iconic Met Life Tower in the river-with plenty of room left over for fishing boats to pass overhead.

Fast currents can speed up evolution.

Biologists love the lower Congo, because it's the first place they've ever found animal populations divided not by mountains or oceans, but by river currents.

The river is less than a mile wide here, but entirely new species of fish are evolving on the two banks, because impenetrable currents divide their habitats.

This seemingly bottomless canyon is now known to hold more unique species than almost any other spot on Earth.

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It is the second longest river in Africa (the Nile is the longest).

It is the ninth longest river in the world.

The Congo River is the deepest river in the world.

It reaches depths of over 750 feet (230 meters).

The river gets its name from the ancient Kongo Kingdom which existed near the mouth of the river.

The river runs through the Congo rainforest which is the second largest rain forest in the world.

It is also called the Zaire River.

The Congo River’s sources are in the mountains and highlands of the East African Rift, as well as Lake Tanganyika and Lake Mweru.

The Congo River is so powerful that if has the potential to supply all of sub-Saharan Africa's electricity needs.

In 1482 Diego Cao was the first European known to sight and enter the Congo River.

The main tributaries are the Ubangi, Sangha, and Kasai.

There are more than 4,000 islands in the river; over fifty are at least ten miles long.

The river crosses the equator twice.

The river discharges a volume of water that is second only to the Amazon River.

Numerous cataracts (large or high waterfalls), dangerous rapids, and numerous islands make navigation difficult or impossible in certain areas of the river.

Two countries are named after the river, they are The Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of the Congo.

The amount of water flowing out of the river is fairly constant year round due to the fact that some part of the river is always in a rainy season.

Approximately seven hundred fish species have been recorded living in the Congo River. The total is probably much larger.

The Congo River formed approximately 1.5 - 2 million years ago during the Pleistocene period.

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diary MARK THESE EVENTS ON YOUR CALENDAR

of time” (Rahala al asr). For Western scholars, who began studying and translating his work from the 19th century on, he was the “Voyager of Islam” or the “Arabic Marco Polo”.

JORDI SAVALL: IBN BATTUTA–IN THE HEART OF EMIRATE NOV 25, 2015 BIN HAMOODAH FORT, AL AIN ELEGANCE IN NATURE SEP 23, 2015 - JAN 17, 2016 ABU DHABI: EMIRATES PALACE The event featuring four European based artists displays the newest creation of artworks by Maurizio Bottoni, Carlo Ferrari, Carlo Gui, and Roshana Khalilian.

Maurizio Bottoni is a real master of realistic paintings, who follows the techniques of the ancient masters. Carlo Ferrari, a photorealistic painter dedicates his work to flowers represented in all their beauty and sensuality on the colours of red and white. Vittorio Gui is an Italian photographer who works on the theme of flowers, and Roshana Khalilian is a refined and elegant painter, who creates suggestive creation using oil paint and real gold. While the three Italian artists display works of the floral nature, the Iranian-born Swiss artist, Roshana Khalilian shows in her abstract work the human nature and its emotions.

The event is brought to you by the Swiss Art Gate UAE together with Emirates Palace and the Italian Gallery Barbara Frigerio Contemporary Art. Timings: The opening reception of the art exhibition: September 22 from 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm The exhibition is open to the public: September 23 until January 17, 2016 from 12.30 – 7:00 pm

The Arabic writer and explorer Ibn Battuta, who travelled some 120,000 kilometres in 29 years, no doubt ranks amongst the most prominent travellers of all time.

After a widely acclaimed world premiere in November 2014, TCA Abu Dhabi Classics is proud to present concert again created by Jordi Savall for Abu Dhabi: Ibn Battuta: The voyager of Islam. The musical journey will follow the voyages of Ibn Battuta from North Africa and Egypt to Arabia, passing through Yemen and Sudan, sailing the Arabian Gulf, visiting Anatolia and reaching as far as Afghanistan.

With the help of the ancient music ensemble Hespèrion XXI and with prominent Emirati artists, Grammy Award-winner Savall, one of the most exceptional figures in today’s music world and a major concert performer, will undertake the incredible task to recreate the music of Ibn Battuta’s spectacular travels. As one of the principal architects of the current revaluation of historical music, Savall, who plays viol and rebab, will, with some of the leading musical artists of the Arab world, guide us on a journey through time and space, performing the music Ibn Battuta heard during his visits to royal courts, palaces, public places or small villages. A long forgotten world and its enchanting atmosphere will come back to life through the magic of music which will be complemented by readings from Ibn Battuta’s exotic travel journal, allowing music and words to mix and recreate his marvellous adventure.

Born in Tangiers in the Hijri year 703 (1304 AD), Ibn Battuta was an explorer, voyager and writer, visiting the Middle East, the Maghreb and Mashreq regions as well as parts of Africa, Europe and even the Far East. These extraordinary journeys were documented in his travel record, making him one of the first globetrotters (Jawwala) of history and one of the early masters of travel literature (Rihla). The Arab world remembers him as the “traveller of the Arabs” (Mussàfir al-Arab) and the “traveller

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For the end of his Abu Dhabi Tour, Savall will present his successful concert Ibn Battuta: The voyager of Islam in the Oasis of Al Ain, before taking it to various other locations in the world.

On February 11th 2016, he will be staging it in the prestigious Philharmonie de Paris.

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 log on to:

abudhabievents.ae AL AIN ROTANA HOTEL ZEST THANKSGIVING DINNER AT ZEST AED 159* including softdrinks and water and AED 199* for wines and beer.

26th November / 6.30-10.30 THE APERITIF AT FALAJ Get together with friends and enjoy a casual yet refined dining experience with our unlimited wines and tapas for just AED 99* per person at Al Falaj pool bar, 5:30pm onwards. Chill out and be in the mix with as our live band play soothing acoustic music to set the mood. Please confirm the monthly date of the event with our colleagues at our restaurants or at Guest Services. For more information, please call +971 (0)3 754 5111, ext. 1062, contact Guest Services or visit www.rotanatimes.com 19th November / 5.30pm onwards / AED 99* TRADER VICS Thai Food Promotion throughout the month of November. Enjoy special thai dishes cooked to perfection.

Throughout November ATRIUM Turkey Take Away: Nothing beats a perfect dish for the festive season like a home style turkey.

24th November till 6th January 2016 *Prices are subject to 10% service charge and 6% tourism fee.

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Flick Picks!

DANAT AL AIN RESORT BACKYARD GRILL Every Wednesday - starting 11th Nov

GOOSEBUMPS (PG15) LANGUAGE:English

Pick from a tantalizing spread of succulent grilled meats and light bites fresh off a live barbecue. The lush Arabesque garden promises an evening that will exceed your expectations.

RUNNING TIME: 2 hr 43 mins

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

STARRING:Jack Black, Dylan Minnette, Odeya Rush

• AED 65++ for children between 6 to 12 years old • Children below 6 years dine with our compliment.

SEAFOOD NIGHT Every Monday – starting 16th November Monday is the new Seafood Night in Arabesque. Come and enjoy the best seafood night in this side of town for AED 135* per person including unlimited soft beverages.

Kids below 6 years for free, children 6-12 at AED 85++ only.

ARABIAN FISHMAN’S NIGHT Every Thursday - starting 12th Nov. Delightful seafood night influenced by Arabian way of cooking for only AED 135++ per person including unlimited soft beverages.

Children below 6 eat for free, children 6-12 at AED 85++ only.

Shisha service available at the garden

GENRE: Action, Adventure

SYNOPSIS:A teenager teams up with the daughter of young adult horror author R.L. Stine after the writer's imaginary demons are set free on the town of Madison, Delaware.

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*Prices are subject to 10% service charge and 6% tourism fee.

CARRY ON

by Rainbow Rowell Simon Snow is the worst chosen one who’s ever been chosen.

That’s what his roommate, Baz, says. And Baz might be evil and a vampire and a complete git, but he’s probably right.

Half the time, Simon can’t even make his wand work, and the other half, he sets something on fire. His mentor’s avoiding him, his girlfriend broke up with him, and there’s a magic-eating monster running ...

HILTON: NOVEMBER MONTHLY EVENTS 1. “Doctors & Nurses Party”: 6.11.2015 | Paco's | 7pm to 2am 2. “Irish Fever”: 20.11.2015 | Paco's | 7pm to 2am 3. “Wild Wild Paco's”: 27.11.2015 | Paco's | 7pm to 2am 4. “Thanksgiving dinner”: 26.11.2015 | Casa Romana | 7pm11pm 5. Specialty of the night - Turkey with Condiments at AED 99++ •

Every Monday - Bingo Night at Paco’s with amazing prizes starting from 8pm onwards

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Every Tuesday - Latin Night, special performance by Fire Band

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Every Wednesday - ‘Ladies Night’ all ladies get complimentary drinks from 9pm -11pm

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Every Thursday - Thirsty Thursday! At Paco’s

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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 What?" Night. Guess the song and win AED 100 to enjoy more at Paco’s!

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Every Sunday - Sport Night, watch your favorite team on a BIG SCREEN SPECIAL OFFERS

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Happy Hour at Paco’s - from 7pm to 8pm get 50% on all beverages (Sunday - Wednesday)

*Prices are subject to 10% service charge and 6% tourism fee.

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DAILY PROMOTION

SOURCE KIDS SourcelingS My name is Taylor and this is my sister Caroline.

I am in Year 2 at Brighton College and my sister goes to Rainbow. We both really LOVE our schools and we are enjoying our “family adventure” here in Al Ain. We have 2 kittens, Puck and Diesel; they are so fun to play with. I am learning to play hockey, like my dad, at the Hili Ice Rink. It is SO much fun. I also really enjoy building things with Lego or even using boxes. My sister likes to play dress up with all of her Princess costumes. Most of all we love to play together.

Story time

A TALE OF HIGHLY UNUSUAL MAGIC - by Lisa Papademetriou Bestseller and author of the popular middle grade series Confectionately Yours, Lisa Papademetriou is back with a magical, pageturning adventure for readers of all ages-a touching tale about destiny and the invisible threads that link us all, ultimately, to one another.

Kai and Leila are both finally having an adventure. For Leila, that means a globecrossing journey to visit ...

‫لمحة عن كتاب‬ ‫العمة عوشة‬

‫ فاطمة رشف الدين‬:‫الكاتبة‬

‫ عوشة تتكلم‬.‫العمة عوشة قصة ممتعة عن سيدة كثرية الكالم‬ ‫طوال اليوم دون توقف؛ حتى إنها أصبحت مصدر إزعاج‬ ،‫ ولكن عندما تختفي العمة الرثثارة لعدة أيام‬.‫ألهل البلدة‬ ،‫يذهب أهل البلدة لالطمئنان عليها فيجدونها مريضة ووحيدة‬ .‫ ويرفهون عنها إىل أن تعود لسابق عهدها‬،‫فيعتنون بها‬

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. ‫ أنا أدرس يف الصف الثاين يف برايتون كوليدج وأختي‬،‫ اسمي تايلور وهذه أختي كارولني‬،‫مرحبا‬ .‫ كالنا يحب املدرسة و نستمتع " مبغامرة األرسة " هنا يف العني‬،‫تذهب إىل حضانة قوس قزح‬ ‫ و أنا أتعلم لعب رياضة‬،ً ‫منتلك أنا و أختي قطتني "باك" و "ديزل" و نستمتع باللعب معهام جدا‬ ‫ فنتوجه دامئا إىل حلبة هييل للتزلج عىل الجليد ملامرسة هذه الرياضة‬،‫ مثل والدي‬،‫الهويك‬ .‫املمتعة و لالستمتاع بوقتنا‬ ‫ أما أختي‬،‫ أو حتى باستخدام الصناديق‬،‫كام استمتع جدا ً ببناء األشياء بواسطة مكعبات اللعب‬ .ً‫ و األهم من ذلك كله فنحن نحب اللعب معا‬،‫فتحب كثريا ً لبس أزياء األمريات‬

Test your knowledge 2. True or false? Rabbits are born blind.

3. Is a dolphin a mammal?

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1. What type of animal is the largest primate in the world?

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Did you know? each time you see a full moon you always see the same side

a honeybee's top speed is 24kph (15mph) sponges hold more cold water than hot

ostriches can live up to 75 years old

an elephants ears are used to regulate body temperature a rat can tread water for 3 days

96% of candles sold are purchased by women the Grand Canyon can hold around 900 trillion footballs

ants stretch when they wake up in the morning there are more chickens than people melophobia is the fear of music

Mars appears red because it's covered in rust

there are 31,557,600 seconds in a year

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