The Source Magazine - Issue 30 - English

The Source Issue 30 - 4 October 2012

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30 things you should know about Al Ain

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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 This week’s local and national news headlines

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SPORTS All the latest from the sporting world

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FEATURE We’re celebrating our 30th issue by turning the spotlight on Al Ain

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AL MAJLIS Contemplating life and education with Dr. Qais Mohammed Rashid Al-Tamimi, PhD in Philosophy, Telecommunications at UAE University

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EDUCATION Managing behavior classroom.

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DIARY What do you have planned for the next week? Take a look at our diary for the latest happenings around town

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RECIPES Delicious recipes for you to try at home

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SPECIAL FEATURE The Box Appeal 2012 is underway and we want to help the people of Al Ain do their bit for the country’s laborers

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Lifestyle New job? Read our tips on surviving your first day at work

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MY EMIRATE Stepping back in time at the Arabian Heritage Village

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MY WORLD Scoping out Newcastle, England’s friendliest city

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URBAN WOMAN Autumn Winter 2012 Fashion galore at Splash’s majestic fashion show

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@ the movies & games

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Letter from the

Editor

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ow, Issue 30! It’s hard to believe that we’ve reached this point, especially when it feels like only yesterday we were all losing sleep over the very first issue of the magazine!

But here we are and I, for one, am incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved.

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MANAGING DIRECTOR Mona Hennawi EDITOR IN CHIEF Mahra Saeed Al Muhairi

It’s certainly been a tough battle making it this far, we’ve had our fair share of problems, disputes, arguments, perhaps even a few hair pulling sessions and yet, despite it all, we’ve managed to pull together every single week to produce a brand new issue full of content, news and features that we hope you all enjoy reading.

EDITOR Hayley Skirka ASSOCIATE EDITOR Khudayja Saloojee JUNIOR WRITER Mehak Alam

I’d like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to all of the staff for their hard work every week. It often seems like an uphill struggle when you’re stuck in the office at midnight after a 16-hour working day but, looking at the magazine now, it’s evident that all the work really is paying off. So thank you guys!

SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER Ghulmiyyah Ghulmiyyah GRAPHIC DESIGNER Sikkandar Sharpudeen ARABIC EDITOR Sami Rashid ASSOCIATE ARABIC EDITOR/TRANSLATOR Hanadi Jamil SENIOR TRANSLATOR Narmeen Al Assad

And to our readers, I want to send a huge thank you to all of you!

We wouldn’t be here without you. Your support, encouragement and suggestions really help us feel involved in the community and we look forward to being around for a long time, so please don’t be shy, get in touch and let us know your thoughts.

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION MANAGER Haneen Farid SALES & ADVERTISING Jo Mathew

Finally, this week we’re kicking of The Box Appeal in Al Ain. This campaign runs across the UAE, Bahrain, Cairo and Oman and aims to give something back to the laborers who work so hard to help build our beautiful cities. We’re working with our partners in Dubai as well as Al Jimi Mall and Lulu Al Kuwaitat to provide boxes which we want you to fill and return so that we can distribute them to those who need them most.

PHOTOGRAPHER Mohsin Salim DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Mohammed Saqer

Happy reading!

CONTRIBUTORS Yasmine Ali, Bob Studholme, Barbara Cremer

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ASK THE SOURCE My 6-year-old daughter is very keen to play football. Is there any club in Al Ain that she could join?

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Usage: That bridge isn’t level, it’s definitely wonky.

2 – Not right, odd or funky

Usage: The printer is acting wonky today.

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PRAYERTIMES Day

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My friends have gone, And have left me alone.

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That’s sounds like fun and yes, as a matter of fact, there’s a football team that your daughter could join. Al Ain Huskies Football coaching accepts children aged 5-16 years old.

E WASTE

I would call myself a bit of a tech junkie, keen to purchase the latest gadgets and spending a small fortune in the process.

That was until I read an article about the serious threat on the environment from the disposal of electronics such as computers and mobile phones. It leads to toxic pollution, as electronics decompose and release heavy metals, flame retardants and other chemicals into soil and water.

With this in mind: 1. The next time you’re thinking about purchasing the latest cool gadget; ask yourself if you really need it. Use what you have until it’s no longer useful. This will help keep your money in your purse and cut down on environmental damage.

2. Find products that have the ENERGY STAR logo. These products are energy efficient and will help save on your utility bill.

3. Instead of throwing away your old usable laptop, consider donating it to charity or to your kids school.

NEWS

BEST FUTURE PROJECT FOR AL AIN DESIGN The 40000 seat Rock Stadium, designed to be sunk and built into the side of Jebel Hafeet, has won the Best Future Building Award at the 2012 Leading European Architects Forum in London.

Designed by MZ Architects, the project was chosen for its innovative strategy and leading design in its field. The judges described the project as “unique and dramatic” and were impressed with the optimum use of onsite material and visionary design to effectively merge landscape and architecture.

Marwan Zgheib, founder of MZ Architects, said his company first took their inspiration from ancient Greek stadiums built into the sides of hills and mountains. While

developing the idea for the 200000 square meter football stadium, the original idea was to build a stand-alone stadium but, he continued, “when I saw the site, I knew it would be perfect to carve into the mountain.”

He further added, “The rock and the sand of the site is ideal to use in building and will give a homogenous look to the stadium with its surroundings, as well as having a minimal impact on the environment.”

The Rock Stadium has already won an international design award and is shortlisted for three more before next year.

This recognition cements the company as a leading contender within the international architectural community.

BEHAVIOR GUIDELINES IN AL AIN Al Ain Municipality has issued new brochures detailing behavior guidelines for appropriate conduct throughout the city.

guidelines banning people from sleeping in public or from picking dates from trees with intent to sell them.

The brochures list all illegal acts and the consequences of committing them. It has been produced in an effort to inform the public exactly what is and what isn’t allowed, in order to cut down disputes over fines, citations and arrests.

Health issues have been taken into consideration with listings advising shopkeepers to clearly display expiry dates and ensure stores are clean.

Many of the listings are fairly palpable, such as vandalism and littering, however other listings ban climbing trees or playing with a ball in a certain way, rules which may surprise some people. There are also

JET OFF TO AL AIN Last Thursday marked the landing of the first Rotana Jet’s domestic flight at Al Ain International Airport.

The flight departed from Abu Dhabi International Airport at 6pm and arrived in the garden city of Al Ain at 6:30pm, making it one whole hour faster than travelling by car.

The Rotana Jet makes double daily flights

The disgusting habit of spitting on the street, though a common practice by many, has also been clearly defined as illegal and carries a hefty fine.

This is an edited version of an original story that appeared in The National on 1 October 2012. For the full version, please go to www.the national.ae

RISING WATER POSES THREAT New research suggests rising water tables may pose a threat to the foundations of some buildings in the city.

A team of six researchers, assisted by five students from the UAE University’s department of Hydrogeology, have concluded their research on the rising water tables threatening to undermine the foundations of buildings in various locations throughout Al Ain city.

Dr. Ahmed Murad, Associate Professor of Hydrogeology at the university’s faculty of sciences who supervised the study said, “We found the fluctuation in water tables that might affect the buildings because the water stays and will produce surface water.

This is unusual to find the surface water like this [in the desert]. The groundwater rise may have a negative effect on the foundations and may cause subsurface caving, subsidence or any collapse within the constructions,” he further added.

Groundwater is often replenished through natural sources such as rain or, in this case, from the nearby Lake Mubazarrah and runoff from the mountains. It can also be topped up via artificial methods, which include rerouting rainwater or reclaimed water to the tables. The study recommended that water levels be measured every six months or annually.

Several years ago the water table in same area was quite low, between and 30 meters below the surface and it now reaches almost 5 meters below surface.

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This is an edited version of an original story that appeared in The National on 25 September, 2012. For the full version, please go to www.the national.ae

to Al Ain and Fujeirah from the capital. Flights to Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and Ruwais will also commence soon.

All-inclusive, one-way fares to Al Ain start from only AED 150 per ticket. Flights to Fujairah, and proposed prices to Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah, start at AED 200.

The domestic routes are operated

by Embraer ERJ 145 and have seats for 50 passengers with plenty of legroom. At present, there are four jets in operation but four more will be added by next year to cope with the demand of domestic tourists.

Passengers can book seats to and from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Al Ain, Fujairah or Sharjah by logging onto www. rotanajet.com or by calling 02 444 0002. thesourceuae.com

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NEWS

National Day Plans Underway Upcoming National Day celebrations are set to commence on November 25th before climaxing in an impressive celebration on December 3rd 2012.

Companies Seek ‘Green’ Cards Industrial companies committed to abide by environmental laws and regulations will now be listed on the Ministry of Environment and Water’s website.

After companies undergo stringent evaluations by specialized technical experts at the ministry, they are awarded with the Environmental Performance Card (EPC) from the Minister of Environment and Water.

The aim of the initiative is to promote the concept of green production, reduce carbon

emissions during production processes and to save energy and raw materials.

About 60 companies have applied for the EPC as of 18 September and the ministry expect 20 more applications before the November deadline. The number of establishments applying for the EPC has been gradually increasing since its launch in 2009.

The EPC initiative is one of the many programs supported by the ministry as part of the “Towards Green Production 2021” program.

Vaccinations for Pilgrims

In a meeting this week, Minister of Culture, youth and community development, Abdul Rahman Al Owais, urged the National Day committee to pay close attention to the quality of events and celebrations in a bid to accurately reflect the UAE’s global standing and the splendid occasion that will celebrate 41 years as a nation.

The logo for the 41st National Day, the official website and a detailed list of events and activites were up for discussion in the meeting as well as a proposal to open a small call center to deal with enquiries.

Previous years have witnessed widespread displays of nationalism and unity with people from all across the seven emirates coming together to rejoice on the occasion and 2012 looks set to be no different.

The Ministry of Health has announced a vaccination program to protect Haj and Umrah pilgrims from infectious diseases.

The announcement comes after the Saudi Health Authority announced strict measures for issuing visas.

Pilgrims must have valid meningitis vaccination certificates at least 10 days before their arrival to Saudi. Advice has also been issued for pilgrims encouraging immunisation against seasonal influenza, with special concern being directed to those who suffer from kidney conditions, heart problems, respiratory diseases or diabetes.

In a media statement, Dr Mahmoud Fikri, Assistant Undersecretary for health policies at the ministry, announced that vaccinations for both adults and children will be provided at health centers across the country who will also issue brochures containing health advice.

It should also be noted that pilgrims may not carry their own food into Saudi Arabia unless in a sealed, unopened container.

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Global Alert Over New Virus A new respiratory illness, similar to the Sars virus that spread globally in 2002 and killed hundreds of people, has been identified after two men contracted the disease.

The World Health Organization (WHO) have issued a global alert after the second case, a 49-year-old Qatari man received treatment in Britain following a recent trip to Saudi Arabia. The other case was a patient in Saudi Arabia who has since died.

Despite the global alert, WHO have not issued any travel restrictions. Director of the Centre for Respiratory Infection at Imperial College London, Peter Openshaw, informed Reuters that at the moment the virus looks unlikely to be a major concern

and has perhaps only been identified thanks to highly sophisticated testing techniques.

The timing of the incident is worrying with over 6000 Haj pilgrims expected to travel to Saudi Arabia from the UAE next month.

However, officials at Dubai Health Authority have commented that they will include advice on this new virus as part of their annual Haj vaccination program.

Sars is a respiratory infection, similar to flu, which witnessed a global outbreak in 2002 when the virus spread from Hong Kong to over 30 countries, killing around 800 people.

SPORTS Only 11 minutes into the match, Asamoah Gyan had put his side ahead, netting two superb goals.

Ajman fought back with their star player, Founeke Sy, grabbing a goal for the home side. However, Al Ain remained focused and bounced back with a header from Fawzi Fayez in the 44th minute.

Al Ain’s Fawzi Fayez and Yaqub Al Husani challenging Ajman’s Karrar Jassim

Al Ain are back with a bang

Super Cup winners and defending league champions Al Ain are back with a bang after, winning 4-1 against Ajman in a bid to live down the memories of their 6-3 defeat

by Al Ahli the week previous.

Al Ain’s coach, Cosmin Olaroiu, was excited and more than content with the result, “These three points were very important for us after the big loss in the first game.

But, more importantly, I’m pleased with the character the team showed in coming back from that defeat. They played almost the same way we played last year. We needed this reaction and they showed their intent from the first minute. They looked like a different team.”

With their fans standing firmly behind them, Al Ain dominated the pitch from kickoff.

The second half of the match saw more of the same as Al Ain tried their best to run the orange shirts of the park. Mohammed Abdulrahman sneaked past Ajman’s poor defense to score yet another goal for his team. This time there was no fight left in the Ajman team.

“We are struggling with injuries. Every club faces this situation. Hopefully, once our injured players are back we will start producing better results,” explained their Iraqi coach, Abdul Wahab Abdul Kader.

Al Ain maintained their lead to claim the win and move to 9th on the leader board. This win will give them the confidence to go into their next game, against Al Dhafra on 5th October, with their heads held high.

November 9th for Dubai Women’s Run Dubai Women’s Run, organized by the UAE Athletic Federation under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, will take place on 9th November.

Now in its third year, the annual event attracts thousands of participants to its 5k and 10k races. This year’s event will be held at Palm Jumeirah, giving runners the chance to jog amidst some stunning scenery as well as enjoying pre and post race activities at the majestic Atlantis Hotel on the Palm.

Over 3500 women participated last year and it’s expected that over 5000 runners, joggers and walkers will take part this year.

Ahmad Al Kamali, President of the UAE Athletics Fedaration said they “want to help inspire women to discover the positive power of exercise and make physical activity an everyday part of life.”

As well as taking part in the races, participants and spectators can expect zumba and Sh’bam performances, face painting and henna stations and some delicious food and beverage stauts. Those wishing to register or find out more should log onto www.dubaiwomensrun.com

Qatar Take Sensational Victory Dubai’s Team Victory came second in last week’s second race of the Italian Grand Prix on Lake Como after a stunning performance by Spirit of Qatar 95 saw them clinch gold. It was a double celebration for Qatar with Sheikh Hassan bin Jabor Al Thani and teammate Steve Curtis taking the third spot on the podium.

The Emirati duo, Arif Saif Al-Zafeen and Mohammed Al Marri, got off to a poor start and never quite caught up with their Qatari rivals.

Despite their slow start, Al Zafeen and Al Marri put in a good effort for the UAE, trying hard to catch Ali Al Neama and Matteo Nicolini but their 15 second advantage was just too much for Team Victory to quash.

Spirit of Qatar 95 put in a sensational performance, controlling things well in the final two laps to finish the well-deserved winners.

Speaking of their performance, Al Zafeen explained that there had been some confusion over the beginning of the race, “The start was our problem. I was told that it was up to me to control the start and I was surprised by the green flag with all the boats still in a line.”

Despite their defeat, Team Victory’s second position puts them at the top of the 2012 UIM Class One World Powerboat Championship leader board with a total of 89 points, 21 points ahead of countrymen and nearest rivals Team Abu Dhabi who currently sit on 68 points. thesourceuae.com 11

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things you should know about Al Ain As we celebrate the 30th issue of The Source we take a look at 30 things you should know about our beautiful garden city.

By Hayley Skirka

1. Al Ain had a special place in the heart of HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (may God rest his soul) who ruled the city from 1946 - 1965.

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Al Ain is the fourth largest city in the UAE.

3. Al Ain means the water spring.

Ain has the highest number of 4. AlEmiratis in all of the UAE. Elizabeth II visited Al Ain’s 5. Queen Hilton Hotel in 1971. stunning as Jebel Hafeet is, it’s not actually the 6. As highest peak in the UAE. This honor belongs to

Jebel Yibir, the highest named point in the country.

Ain boasts the largest oases in the 7. Alwhole country and there are seven of them!

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Ain is the first site in the UAE to have received World 8. AlHeritage Status by UNESCO, ranking it amongst other

Bollywood film ‘Race’ was 9. The partly shot on Jebel Hafeet’s

renowned locations, such as Angkor Wat in Cambodia, the pyramids in Egypt and Versailles in France.

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(the popular international online automotive 10. Edmunds website) called Jebel Hafeet’s road the “greatest driving road in the world.”

Al Ain boasts, Wadi Adventure, the first man-made 12. whitewater rafting, kayaking and surfing facility in the Schwarma shops are everywhere! This delicious Middle 11.

Eastern snack consists of shavings of spit roasted meat combined with French fries and pickles and wrapped in soft, Arabic bread. If you haven’t tried it yet, you’re missing out!

whole of the Middle East.

are several caves in Jebel Hafeet and the surrounding 13. There area; Magharet Qasir Hafeet is one of the most impressive

camel souk is famous throughout the whole country 14. AlwithAin’s breeders and buyers coming from all over the UAE to the Garden City’s market. With the humble camel always having played an important role in Arabian history, Al Ain is a great place to see these majestic ships of the desert.

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Al Ain has its very own American Football team called The Desert Foxes.

Al Ain Zoo is the largest zoo in the country, and the most impressive if you ask us! It’s also the Middle East’s most progressive nature facility, with over 30% of the species on show being endangered.

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If you’re looking to explore, the Hili Archaeological Park, a few km’s north of the city center has a fascinating history and a huge tomb from which the remains of over 250 people have been recovered.

with 450 meters of shafts, passages and chambers and limestone formations dating back over 337000 years! ‘unofficial’ color of the city is purple, thanks 15. The to the purple strips of Al Ain FC.

Al Ain Club, the city’s football team, are the best club in the country having amassed the most tournament titles, the most UAE league titles and being the only UAE team to have ever won the AFC Champions League. Logo in production

city has its very own airport, which 18. The opened back in 1999 and from here you

can fly to over nine destinations including India, Jordan and other Emirates . Every January, the Al Ain Aerobatic Show attracts visitors from across the country for a spectacular show packed with airborne bravery.

not hot all year round! Actually, October 20.It’s to April brings nice weather and winter mornings can be decidedly chilly! The lowest officially recorded temperature was -1°C in January 2008 whilst, on the other end of the scale, the highest ‘official’ temperature to date was 50.6°C.

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Arabian horses have always played an important role in the Middle East and the Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club is home to some of the most majestic thoroughbreds in the country.

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Camel racing is the most popular sport in Al Ain. The unmarked race track lies past Bawadi Mall enroute to the Mezyad border and is worth a visit to see the excitement and camaraderie that goes along with the sport.

Green Mubazzarah is one of the most popular tourist spots in the whole country, and a great place to visit with natural hot springs, parks and quaint mountain chalets.

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The importance of falcons in the UAE’s culture is evident in that the golden bird is a proud emblem of the country. The Emirates Falconers Club is based in Al Ain and the Al Ain Falcon Research Center has hundreds of the prestigious birds in its care.

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has the most roundabouts in 26. AltheAinwhole of the UAE. Not only that, but most people use the roundabouts as important landmarks when giving directions to places across the city.

Al Ain has its very own Classic Car Museum! Situated at Al Ain Sportsplex, the collection boasts over 25 rare cars as well as vintage toys, historic photography and UAE historical finds.

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Shisha is a national pastime in Al Ain. There are loads of shisha cafes to try whether you want to smoke at the top of Jebel Hafeet, in the twinkling fairy-lit gardens of Leisure or in the popular Roma Garden, a favorite with locals.

oldest university in the UAE is 28. The Al Ain’s very own UAEU established way back in 1976.

to recreate some of the delicious Middle Eastern dishes you’ve sampled? Then 30. Want head to Istanbul, located opposite Al Sulaimi Park, where you can pick up food items not available in the rest of the city. With specially selected ingredients from Lebanon, Syria, Turkey and Palestine this shop really is the chef’s hidden gem!

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The Philosophy of

LIFE

By Khudayja Saloojee

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Dr. Al-Tamimi has now been lecturing in Mass Communication at UAE University for 25 years.

He believes that the media has an important role to play in society and can be an effective tool if used for the right reasons. “I believe mass media can help people elevate their statuses whether it’s economic, financial, social political or even entertainment.”

Over the last 25 years, Dr. AlTamimi has seen some profound changes in his department. Firstly, the demographics between male and female students have changed remarkably with more female students enrolling to study mass communications. Secondly, a practical component has been implemented to the course which sees students being sent out to various media organizations in order to gain practical experience of the working media world.

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hen my editor told me I had to conduct an interview with Assistant Professor, Dr. Qais Mohammed Rashid Al-Tamimi, a PhD in Philosophy, Telecommunications at UAE University (UAEU), I imagined meeting a man reminiscent of Albert Einstein. Trepidation and apprehension set in as philosophy really isn’t a subject in which I’ve had too much experience. However, dutiful as always, I headed off to the interview, my poor nails taking the brunt of my nervousness.

Dr. Al-Tamimi approached me with a smile, somehow sensing my uneasiness and allaying my fears with his great sense of humor.

His poise and charisma were astounding and I noticed my nerves beginning to ease. A passionate, determined and ambitious man, Dr. Al-Tamimi began by proudly telling me that his father, Mohammed Rashid Al-Tamimi, was teacher to His Highness President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan way back in 1957.

He clearly holds his father in great esteem and it was this respect, coupled with his father’s great wisdom that encouraged to study hard and pursue his higher education in America. With a glint in his eye he tells me his father’s wise words, “Listen son, I pushed you to education because, after me, you will substitute me. I was harsh on you for your benefit but it’s going to be you that’s going to succeed or not succeed.”

Thus, in 1981, Dr. Al-Tamimi went to the States to complete his Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications, before returning to the UAE and commencing work at UAE University as a teaching assistant. After teaching for a year, he returned to the States to complete an MSc in Journalism and Mass Communication followed by a PhD Philosophy in Telecommunications. Asking why he decided to pursue a Doctorate in Philosophy, Dr Al-Tamimi keenly answered, “In my second year at community college I took a philosophy course in logic and I did well. I called the UAE Embassy, Cultural Attaché and I asked if I could change from Mass Communication to Philosophy and they said ‘no, you can’t, but I tell you what, if you pursue your graduate studies you will get into Philosophy’.”

Dr. Al-Tamimi is a man of many talents and I was astounded with his fascination in astronomy. He first dabbled in astronomy in 1982 and visited a number of observatories in the USA. He discloses his classic philosophy, “If Earth is the only living planet in our solar system, then what about other solar systems and other galaxies? There should be some life.” His enquiring mind led him to the state of Wisconsin, where he conducted several interviews with people who claimed to have seen UFOs and brought him to conclude “that there is life beyond our solar system because when USA and Russia sent spacecrafts to outside the solar system, the communication was disconnected between the spacecraft and the space center.” Remarkable thoughts from a highly remarkable man.

Asking Dr. Al-Tamimi about his philosophy on life and where he feels mass communications fits in the history of thought, he smiled and explained that philosophy is part of all our lives and that all specializations complete each other.

I certainly had some food for thought as our discussion grew to an end and asked this truly astute man to share some words of wisdom with us. He was more than happy to oblige.

LIFELESSONS •

Don’t let others take advantage of you. Always stand up for your rights.

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Patience is needed to succeed.

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Ruling Out Unruly Kids

By Barbara Cremer

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classroom should be an environment where every child is eager to engage with their teacher and other students in order to learn and access their full potential. However, in order to facilitate this, teachers need to have a keen understanding of how best to manage errant behavior in their class.

The first thing that teachers should do is encourage children to cooperatively create a list of classroom rules. These should be agreed upon by everyone and can be displayed in the classroom as a sort of contract with everyone’s signature on it. This way, children are immediately made aware of the expectations in the classroom and can continually be referred back to them when their behavior strays.

Before going into the strategies for dealing with bad behavior, teachers should continuously try to reinforce positive behavior by acknowledging, praising and rewarding good actions and deeds.

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should employ is to issue a reminder – this is not a reprimand and need not be directed at an individual child, but can be employed to gently remind the entire class of their behavior.

Should the child/children in question not respond to the reminder, they should then get a warning – this is when the teacher explains exactly why what they are doing is unacceptable and what the consequences will be if they continue this behavior. A good idea is to have a visual system where the offending child can actually move his/her name from the green (good behavior) area to an orange (first warning) area.

Usually at this stage the child desists and order is restored however, should they continue teachers should ask them to move their name to the red (unacceptable) area of the behavior chart and issue them with a ‘time out’, either in a designated corner of the room or in another classroom. Check with the child that they realize what they did wrong by getting them to tell you the reason for the ‘time out’.

Teachers should remember that every child is different and, just as they use different strategies when teaching English, Maths and other curriculum areas, so too will they need to employ different strategies to manage behavior in individual children in their class.

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Teacher Talk

By Yasmine Ali

The Nuts & Bolts of Lesson Plans

For any teacher, regardless of the subject, lesson plans can be life-saving, a tedious obligation, or a teacher’s nightmare! Ask ten teachers about this topic and, trust me, you’ll get ten very different opinions and emotions.

So, what is a lesson plan? To put it simply, a lesson plan is a form of communication for the teacher. It shows: l what skills/ideas the students will learn in a particular lesson l how students will learn that skill/idea l how the teacher will know for sure that the students have learned that skill/idea Designing fun and productive lessons is a talent that all teachers should master, but unfortunately, this can take some time. The good news is, the more we do it, the better we become! Some may ask: why do lesson plans at all? Well, the importance of lesson planning is clearly undeniable, for the simple reasons that a well thought-out lesson plan: l Provides an organized and structured roadmap to where the lesson should go. l Serves as a secure footing, showing that the teacher is organized and mindful of students’ needs. l Offers evidence of what has been taught in previous classes and helps the teacher keep in sync with the curriculum. l Is a reliable way to share teaching ideas, allowing colleagues an insight into a variety of teaching methods.

Although lesson plan designs undoubtedly vary from subject to subject, studies show that a well-balanced lesson plan will consist of the following characteristics: l Content: The subject-matter of the lesson, it could be a concept or a skill. l Prerequisites: What the student should know about the topic ahead of time. l Instructional Objective: The exact outcome that you want from the lesson. l Materials and Equipment: A list of everything that will be used in order to deliver the lesson successfully. l Assessment: The method used to clearly understand whether your students have effectively achieved your objective. l Follow-up Activities: Activities or materials that will be used for reinforcement of the lesson. l Self-Assessment: To be completed after you have delivered the lesson; a self-reflection of how the lesson went and any adjustments that would be necessary for improvement.

This is probably the most neglected of all aspects in lesson planning.

Of course, depending on your school or institution, the amount of details required on your lesson plans will differ greatly. I have experienced a drastic variance between organizations I have worked with in the past. All I can say when it comes to this is, as the saying goes, ‘When in Rome, do as the Romans do!’

Principals meet to discuss progress Public school principals recently attended a meeting with officials from Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) to discuss the challenges and plans for the current academic year.

The aim of the meeting was to get feedback from the principals about the preparations and maintenance work carried out by ADEC over the summer holidays.

Mr. Mohammed Salem Al Dhaheri, ADEC’s Executive Director of School Operations reaffirmed ADEC’s commitment to continue implementing its plans, programs and initiatives designed to develop the educational system in the Abu Dhabi emirate and raising the quality of the student outcomes in line with international standards.

At the session, principals were encouraged to help students achieve the best possible grades, specifically in Grade 12 exams.

Principals were also urged to ensure that students actively participate in sports activities.

Mr. Al Dhaheri remarked “ADEC is expecting all school leaders to do their best throughout the school year to ensure the school performance is improved.” He further added, “Facilities and programs are in place to help students develop their skills and compete at international levels.”

Concerns about fee payment for non-Emirati students and staff attendance were also reviewed.

Chechen Minister Commends ADEC The Chechen Minister of Education and Science, Mr. Anzor Muzaev, praised the educational system, implemented by Abu Dhabi Educational Council (ADEC), which he described as “an impressive system that the Chechen Republic can learn from, since it incorporates an international educational system in a peaceful Islamic culture.”

Mr. Muzaev, accompanied by His Excellency Mohammed Salem Al Dhaheri, Executive Director of School Operations in ADEC, Dr. Eric Hilgendorf, Educational Operations Director at Vanderbilt University and Ms. Cheri Sanchez, Principal at MBM, was impressed with his tour visit to the Cycle 1 Mubarak Bin Mohammed School (MBM) in Abu Dhabi.

During the school tour, the Chechen Minister was briefed about the New School Model, iClass, environmentally friendly school facilities and teaching and learning methods.

Mr. Muzaev commented “Education in our country is a little bit different than the system in Abu Dhabi.

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URBAN Woman

A Splash of

Royalty

By Mehak Alam

Wondering what to wear next season?

Us too! So, we headed to the Splash Fashion Royale last week to see what colorful temptations and fabulous creations Raza Beig and his team had conjured up for us for Autumn/Winter 2012.

The theme of the evening was majestic and the audience was decked out to suit with flowing chiffon gowns, short lacy dresses, red jackets and long tailcoats on display. As the models danced onto the catwalk, beige, red, black and floral prints domineered the ramp with ruffled necklines, lace trims and velvet touches in abundance. Capes were, once again, on trend, offering a sophisticated option, perfect for the coming winter months.

For the working woman, this year’s A/W collection had lots of good options with fitted skirts and floor skimming trousers paired with long sleeved blouses in navy blue and black and accessorized with delicate lace stockings and fabulous leather boots.

Eveningwear was simply stunning, the long, tight-fitting, lace bodices paired superbly with pleated A-line skirts being just one of many highlights. The collection was inspired by the imperial dynasties of China, France and the UK and saw vintage dresses, floral printed silks and elegant royal gowns flood the catwalk.

It seems this season is all about fusing royal elegance with unique style and pairing some of fashion’s hottest trends with age old lace and brocade to create a sophisticated, timeless glamour!

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DIARY

Family Fun!

Fun-time!

The famous Ch inese State Circ us is in town this weeken d with its ‘Yin Ya ng’ tour, an absolute delight to watch and guaranteed fun for all the family . Be amazed as 2000 years of traditio n come together in an un forgettable show featuring over 45 perform ers. With fascin ating sets, soaring music, ex travagant costum es and so much more th is is one show yo u don’t want to miss!

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INFO: Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi. 5-6 October. For more info contact karyn@ eafl.ae or call 050 457 416 0. Free entry for members or from AED 500 for non members

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Prix kicks The Abu Dhabi Judo Grand C in Abu NE AD at y sda off next Tue athletes 650 r ove see will and Dhabi ticipate. par es from 69 different countri er, the tob Oc h 13t the Running until 6 Rio 201 the of t par s form event free with , Olympics qualifications and for rt spo tor cta spe entry, is a thrilling the whole family!

Sports!

Fancy trying your hand at American Football? The EAFL are holding a preseason training camp at Zayed Sports City, for both adult and youth players. Former NFL, NFL Europe,CFL & GFL players will take participants through position-specific drills before settingW up some indoor training and friendly games. A gre at chance to try out the sport and maybe eve n sign up to join the Al Ain Desert Foxes.

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Do you have a bu dding Justin Bieber in the mak ing? Or maybe a future Miley Cy rus? If so, head down to Dubai’s Festival City to register your little ones for ‘Kids Got Talent’. Audit ions will be held every Frida y with selected kids going on to perform for their chance to win pr izes worth up to AED 75000! Ho sted by actor Moamen Noor an d with surprise celebrity judges, its set to be an exciting competiti on.

INFO: Registratio n open 23 Sep - 17 Oct, Sun to Wed: 5-7pm.

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RECIPES Cherry Jam Tart Ingredients 1 1/4 cups high-quality cherry jam 1 tsp fresh lemon juice For the Crust 1 stick salted butter 2 /3 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 egg yolk 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup almond flour 1 lemon, grate zest 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground cloves 2 tbsp water Method • Pre-heat oven to 200°C and grease a 10 inch tart pan with a removable bottom.

• Combine the cherry jam and lemon juice in a bowl. Stir well to break up any clumps.

• Beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until creamy. Add the egg and vanilla extract.

• In another bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, almond flour, lemon zest, cinnamon and cloves. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the butter mixture and continue beating at a medium speed.

• Reduce the mixer’s speed to low and add 1 tbsp water until the dough begins to bind.

• Wrap two-thirds of the dough in plastic wrap and then wrap the

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remaining one-third in another plastic wrap. Refrigerate both for 30 minutes.

Put the larger piece of dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll it out into an 11 inch circle. Remove the top sheet of parchment paper and invert the dough into the prepared tart pan. Peel off the other sheet of parchment paper and trim the excess dough. Spread the jam evenly on the crust.

Roll out the remaining dough until it is about a ¼ inch thick and cut into 10-14, ½ inch wide strips. Arrange the strips in a lattice pattern on top of the filling.

Beat the egg yolk with 1 tablespoon water and brush on the lattice and edge of the crust.

Bake the crust for about 30 minutes or until golden, remove from the oven and allow to cool.

Apple Crisp

Ingredients 125g butter 1 tbsp caster sugar 2 tbsp cocoa powder 2 tbsp golden syrup 2 tbsp milk 250g plain biscuits, roughly crushed ½ cup walnuts, chopped ½ cup raisins ¼ tsp vanilla extract

Ingredients 7 tart apples, peeled, cored and sliced 4 tsp fresh lemon juice 1 /2 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup brown sugar 1 /2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 cup rolled oats 1 /2 cup butter, room temperature vanilla ice-cream or whipped cream (optional)

Method • Line an 18cm square tin with parchment paper.

• Heat the butter, caster sugar, cocoa powder, golden syrup and milk in a pan over a low heat. Stir well until melted together to make a sauce.

• Add the crushed biscuits, walnuts, raisins and vanilla extract and mix well.

• Pour mixture into prepared cake tin and refrigerate until firmly set.

• Cut into squares or any desired shape and serve.

Method • Preheat oven to 190°C. • Toss apple slices in a bowl with lemon juice and vanilla extract.

• Layer apple slices in a 9x12 inch baking pan.

• Combine brown sugar, cinnamon and oatmeal in a bowl. Cut in the butter and mix well.

• Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the apple slices.

• Bake for 45 minutes or until the topping looks crunchy and apples are tender.

• Serve with whipped cream or vanilla icecream.

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SPECIAL FEATURE The Radio 1 Breakfast Team are getting in the spirit with a friendly competition

Come on Al Ain, let’s all do our bit for the people who helped build our beautiful country.

The Source, in association with Gulf News Broadcasting, Park Inn and Radisson Blu Hotels, will be taking part in this year’s Box Appeal, acting as the official Al Ain coordinator.

The Box Appeal 2012 asks members of the public to collect a box and fill it with everyday essentials, such as toothpaste, a cap, shaving cream etc. The boxes are then distributed to laborers up and down the country. It’s a small box but it makes a big difference!

Supported by the Red Crescent, The Box Appeal has been running in the Emirates since 2008 and has grown in size with each consecutive year. Last year, the campaign spread to incorporate all nine Radisson Blu and Park Inn hotels in the UAE, as well as those in Bahrain, Cairo and Oman.

In 2011, over 10000 boxes were collected and this year we’re hoping to smash that number! And that’s where the people of Al Ain come in…

Living in the Garden City has many advantages: we don’t have to deal with traffic jams, we get to enjoy beautiful scenery, and we even have our very own mountain! What we don’t have, as yet, is a Radisson Blue or a Park Inn Hotel and that’s exactly what’s needed to take part in The Box Appeal. Or at least it was what was needed, up until now!

Here, at The Source, we’re pretty sure that the people of Al Ain want to help the country’s laborers just as much as the good folks in Abu Dhabi or Dubai and so, we’ve taken on the task of being the city’s official partner for the appeal. Having sourced the necessary boxes and recruited some help from businesses across the city, helping laborers has never been easier.

Simply collect an empty box from The Source offices, Lulu Al

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Kuwaitat or Al Jimi Mall, take the shopping list on this page and spend around AED 100 buying each of the items to fill the box with. Then, drop your box of at any of the pickup locations before October 30th and we’ll take care of the rest!

We’ll be keeping an eye on donations across the city and featuring the appeal in the magazine as well as checking out which schools are taking part. Al Ain Zoo have kindly donated tickets for the entire class (and teachers) that collect the most boxes. So why not tell your students about the campaign and get them involved in a worthwhile cause or have your kids take the magazine to school to show their teacher?

We’re also going to be following Radio 1’s Breakfast Team, who are working hard to raise boxes with a friendly competition between Surina and Flo. Readers, schools or companies can choose to pledge their boxes to either of the presenters and, whichever one has the least boxes at the end of the campaign, will have to do a hilarious forfeit! Tune into The ONE Breakfast from 6am to 10am to hear the latest shenanigans and contact the Radio 1 Breakfast team via SMS on 5170 to let them know how you’re helping out with the appeal.

For the first time ever, you can get involved in the campaign without having to make the journey to Dubai or Abu Dhabi. Let’s show the emirates exactly what the people of Al Ain can do!

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LIFESTYLE

Surviving the first day at work

By Khudayja Saloojee

Starting a new job can be a daunting experience. You’ll probably have a million questions swarming in your head wondering what your new boss will be like or whether you’ll get along with colleagues or not?

Despite your nerves, it’s important to make a good impression on your first day because first impressions often turn into long-term perceptions. These handy tips will help you get through your first day without any catastrophes and ensure your first impression is a good one.

Be on time A few days before you start, test drive your new route so that you know exactly how long it will take to get there and you don’t end up being late in your first week. It’s a good idea to do this around the same hours that you will be working so that you can gauge traffic levels.

Dress professionally Don’t underestimate the power of dress; it plays a huge role in how your colleagues will treat you. Even if your department has casual days, dress professionally in the beginning because you don’t know when you’ll be called into a meeting with a manager or an important client. Your attire reflects your work ethics and people do judge on appearance.

Have a positive attitude Express a positive attitude and show your enthusiasm to everyone that you interact with. Always leave non-work related problems at home.

Learn names quickly No one expects you to remember everyone’s name by the end of your first day or even the first week but, if you’re bad with names, try some neat aid memory-aid tricks, such as using a name three times when you first hear it, to help you as people will appreciate the effort. If you do forget a colleague’s name, the best solution is to apologize and ask the person again.

Take orientation seriously Many companies require new employees to go through training in the first week. No matter how boring this is, don’t treat it lightly, 24

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your training managers will no doubt have to report your behavior to supervisors and team members. On the other hand, if you show attentiveness, ask thoughtful questions, and look keen it shows training managers and future bosses that you really are invested in your new position.

Take initiative and be a self-starter On the first few days of the job you will probably be given minor projects just to get you started. As you finish assignments and are ready to handle bigger workloads, be proactive and ask your manager for the next project.

Don’t be afraid to ask questions No one expects you to know everything in your first week. You might be so eager to start your tasks that you fail to ask any questions. By skipping the most basic questions, you are setting yourself up for failure.

First one in last one out Come in early to the office and leave a little later especially in the first weeks. This will show your colleagues and manager that you are a go-getter. Once you’re established, it’s okay to leave earlier, pop out for lunch and ask for flexi-hours.

Have a good attendance record It’s important to come to work every day and establish a good attendance record. There may be emergencies and, of course, we all get sick now and again but, as best you can, try to make it to work every single day, especially during those first few weeks and months.

Get organized You certainly don’t want to miss key deadlines or important meetings. Develop a system for keeping track of meetings, appointments, assignments and projects. Get a planner to keep on top of all your work.

Networking is high priority Attend staff meetings, professional organization conferences, trade shows and take advantage of every opportunity to network with key people. Constantly manage and grow your network of contacts because you never know when an opportunity will arise.

MY EMIRATE

By Khudayja Salooje

SAVOUR THE FLAVOUR OF ARABIA

By Khudayja Salooje

I’m a long time resident of the UAE and I thought that I knew every nook and cranny of the country until I discovered the Arabian Nights Heritage Village. Nestled far away in the deserts of the Al Khatim Desert, located on the Abu Dhabi – Al Ain Highway, it’s just a 70 minute drive from Al Ain City yet feels like its a million miles away.

Far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, the Heritage Village lets you journey through time as you experience traditional living and the timeless beauty of Emirati culture. At the entrance of the Heritage Village are two traditional watchtowers to remind you of the Emirati forts of times gone by. The towers are named Al Manhal and Al Zakher, after the residences of the late His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nayhan (may God rest his soul).

Guests can choose from an array of accommodation ranging from luxurious Bedouin tents, barasti houses, stone bungalows or the majestic Tower Suite. The various accommodations represent

different lifestyles across the ages but allow guests to also enjoy modern amenities.

The village offers a variety of adventure activities but, if you’re not in the mood for too much excitement, the idyllic swimming pool in this picturesque setting will allow you to simply soak up the tranquil atmosphere.

Food is an essential part of Emirati hospitality and generosity.

Savor the flavor of Arabia and dine in true Emirati style. Take a stroll down to the barasti-themed dining hall for a relaxed meal or dine out in the open on the palm-thatch covered terrace that runs along the restaurant. If you prefer dining in an authentic style, both restaurants offer low sofas and traditional cushion floor seating.

The Arabian Heritage Village truly allows one to harness the soul of old Arabia and offers a unique and unforgettable experience. For more information visit www.arabiannights.ae

MY WORLD

Ya’ aalreet Marra?

By Bob Studholme

By Bob Studholme

The Sage ranks among the top concert halls in the world.

Grey’s monument

The fortress that gave Newcastle it’s name

Newcastle; England’s friendliest city.

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Not quite an exotic delicacy, but an affable greeting in Newcastle. nd, to be honest, no, you’re probably not going to be greeted that way when you arrive. Geordies (people from the Tyneside area, of which Newcastle is the capital) know that outsiders don’t understand a dialect that sometimes seems to owe more to Scandinavian than English.

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You’ll definitely be made welcome, though, it’s that kind of a place.

Newcastle regularly makes its way into the listings of top party cities across Europe and Geordies are, on the whole, outgoing, fun-loving people. Their city is something they enjoy and you’ll certainly find something you can, too.

It’s a place of history. Not too much, of course, as this is, literally, the new castle on the river Tyne, established 900 years ago by William the Conqueror after he burned down the old one built by the Romans. You can still see the Keep and the Black Gate – the remaining parts of the renovation to his original wooden mote and bailey. At just over 700 years old, they’ve barely got the paint dry, but the museum will give you a good idea of what life for real knights was like.

And after that? Well, for history buffs, Newcastle does have a little.

This was the edge of the Roman Empire and there are museums at Wallsend (where Hadrian’s Wall stops) and on the coast at South Shields (which fans of Catherine Cookson might know as the author’s home town).

As the birth place of railways, Newcastle boasts a museum to George Stephenson, the man who built the first ever public railway line and who is, quite possibly, the reason us locals are known as Geordies, as well as the double High Level Bridge, which he designed. This bridge has a level for cars and another for trains and is just one of seven bridges in the city. It stands right next to the Swing Bridge, so called because it does just that, swinging open to allow ships to pass up the river. The more renowned Tyne and Millennium Bridges lie just a little further up the river. Get used to this aspect of Newcastle, Tyneside is a place of heavy engineering

and Geordies are proud of the fact that we build big things out of iron and steel. I can guarantee you’ll be told more about them.

We don’t only build big, we also build beautiful. Look at The Sage, the concert hall that Lorin Maazel, Philharmonia’s Director of Touring, described as one of the top 5 concert halls in the world.

It’s down on the Quayside, along with the Baltic Museum of Fine Art, perfect for an afternoon’s sightseeing.

If it’s the arts you crave, you should try The Theatre Royal, up on Grey Street. It’s one of only nine Grade I Listed theatres in England and is regarded by many as the UK’s finest. Each year, it presents over 380 performances to over 300000 people and is the regional home of the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre, Opera North and the Rambert Dance Company. Grey Street is worth seeing in its own right, a fact compounded by its recognition as ‘The Best Street in Britain’ back in 2002. One of the best examples of Georgian architecture in Britain, it leads up from the river to the town centre signal and the pedestrianised area known as Graingertown is a great place to do some shopping, grab a drink or have a coffee before visiting art galleries like the Lang, or catching an art-house film at the Tyneside Cinema.

Like the sound of the shopping part? Well, in the town centre you can visit Eldon Square, a modern, bustling mall where you’re bound to pick up some bargains and head over to the Granger Market, a quintessential Victorian spot where you can buy anything from antiquarian books to fresh rabbit. For serious shopaholics, a short hop over the bridge to Gateshead and you’ll find yourself in the Metro Centre, Europe’s largest shopping center and retail therapy paradise.

Had enough of the frenzy? Tyneside’s Metro system can whisk you to the coast in 30 minutes to take a walk on some beautiful beaches and chow down on traditional fish and chips. While there, you could squeeze in a visit to the Spanish City fun fair at Whitley Bay and maybe understand exactly why rock band Dire Straits chose to sing about it.

All this and not yet a mention of Jesmond Dene, Penshaw Monument, the Lampton Worm or even the Angel of the North!

There’s just too much to talk about, instead you’ll just have to “gan to the Toon and have yersel a canny time!” thesourceuae.com

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Tim Burton’s latest offering is an animated horror-comedy that tells the heartwarming story of a young boy called Victor and his beloved dog, Sparky. When Victor learns that Sparky has been killed in a car accident, he sets out to resurrect him by harnessing the power of science. With Frankenstein-like features, Sparky wreaks havoc and terror on the neighborhood and Victor must try to convince everyone that Sparky is still the loyal pet he always was.

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TAKEN 2: 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00, 19:00, 21:00, 23:00

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TAKEN 2: 12:15, 14:15, 16:15, 18:15, 20:15, 22:15, 24:15 2. THE WORDS: 11:30, 13:30, 15:30, 17:30, 19:30, 21:30, 23:30 3. GATTURRO: 12.00, 18.00, 20.00 3. DREDD: 14:00, 16:00, 22:00, 24:00 4. SAVAGES: 11:15, 13:45, 16:15, 18:45, 21:15, 23:45 5. HIDDEN FACE: 11:45, 13:45, 15:45, 17:45, 19:45, 21:45, 23:45

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