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Issue 47 - 16-29 May 2013

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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

NEWS All the news from around Al Ain

SPORTS Keep up to date with the latest happenings in Al Ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world of sport

FEATURE Living life with dignity. A spotlight on the ProVita International Medical Center.

URBAN WOMAN We get all wrapped up with green coffee

CITY REVIEW Great food, even better prices at Rashid Ali's

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

STUFF FOR MEN A full-framed look at Google Glass

AL MAJLIS Woman empowered with Hanan Al Mahmoud

EDUCATION The rhythm required for successful biliteracy classrooms

CULTURE & HERITAGE On the importance of reading for our children's generation

BUSINESS We explore the idea that the boss is never wrong

HEALTH & LIFESTYLE Eating right to keep you going all day

MY WORLD 2 days in Asia's World City

RECIPES Healthy recipes your kids will love

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Letter from the Editor Welcome back to another issue of The Source Magazine, Al Ain's premier bi-lingual news and events magazine, that strives to keep you abreast of what's happening in our beautiful oasis in the desert. This issue we visit ProVita International Medical Center, a new long-term care and rehabilitation center, whose mission is to provide medical care and therapy to patients in a non-hospital setting. Next we highlight one of the most beautiful travel destinations in the world, when we take a quick trip to "Asia's world city" and spend a whirlwind 2 days exploring the perfect blend of ancient and modern culture. Our profile of Hong Kong will leave you breathless and wanting

MANAGING DIRECTOR Mona Hennawi EDITOR IN CHIEF Mahra Saeed Al Muhairi EDITOR Brenda Chandler JUNIOR WRITER Mehak Alam

for more. In our ever expanding desire to give you as much content as possible we have added a new section to the magazine. The Source Kids is a fun new place for kids to hang out and catch up on what's important to our younger readers. We will have fun activities, interesting articles and more. We also added a new feature to the Source Kids, our Sourceling of the week, where we profile one of our young readers each issue. If you have any questions or comments, you can find us on facebook, twitter, or at info@thesourceuae.com.

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FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION MANAGER Haneen Farid SALES & ADVERTISING Farid Nouisser

Until next time,

PHOTOGRAPHER Mohsin Saleem

Sami Rashid

DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Mohammed Saqer

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AND YOU CHANGED

MY LIFE...!

I was lonely, I felt alone, Life was dull being on my own, The crowd didn’t attract, the rains I ignored, No one ever seemed to be mine own...! I was sad, I felt detached and a feeling of despair had indeed grown, I was gloomy and I was distressed, for reasons that were in fact quite unknown. One fine day, emerged a ray of hope, Making my life change as a whole...! Much as a stranger, you came my way, Knocked my heart and touched my soul. The sunshine seemed brighter and the air felt lighter, The flowers more colourful and the snow whiter...! No more a stranger, you became my friend, With all my isolation coming to an end. I had found a friend; I discovered my mate, Started believing in my very bright fate...! From a friend to my love, you paved your way, For the joy and happiness forever to stay. I cherish the days, when I was together with you, Summer or winter, it was nothing that I knew...! I was excited, I felt elated, With my deep down feelings much less stated. My love for you grew deeper and stronger, And I needed you in my life forever and ever...! I became your wife and you are the partner of my life, It’s the strength of our love and a miracle kind of. I love you my love and I will love you forever, For whoever you are and your love that ends never...!

Regarding the news about the Asian man who fell to his death from atop Jabel Hafeet last month, (published in Issue46) here is what some of our readers who follow us on Facebook had to say: “I feel really bad for him. The fences there on the top are broken. Last month when I had gone to Jebel Hafeet, a lot of people managed to get out and were standing on the edge, clicking photos holding kids in one hand, the camera in the other. I was petrified. I hope the tourism department will now think of fixing the fences out of place.” Rakhee S, Dubai. "Feel bad for his family! The fences at the top are very poor. I’ve seen children playing outside them, they should be fixed." Sharon Al Khateb, Al Ain

"May his soul rest in peace." Sana Hassan, Renee Jenkins McCants & Hina Fazal Al Ain

By: Nidhi Sachin Sehgal

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y k c Wa d l r Wo THE DEER MASK!

We all know that artists are passionate about their work and will sometimes go over the top to stand out in the crowd. 32-year-old Luo Dan, painter and designer from Chonqing, China has gone to an extraordinary height to get noticed. Luo has been wearing a deer mask for the past four years and attributes therapeutic powers to the mask. He claims that the bizarre accessory has helped him find inner peace and release the deer within. The fake animal head has also influenced his art, taking a center role in most of his work.

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Turath in Arabic means Heritage. Al-turath huwa al-Asel Heritage is our origin

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Soon to open hunting lodge in Al Ain receives global interest Mourouj Hotels and Resorts, the developers behind the Middle East’s first hunting lodge Telal Hunting Resort, which is set to open near Al Ain in September, are overwhelmed by global interest in the project and are considering an expansion of similar projects across the Gulf region.

At a cost of AED10, 000 per day, the resorts 15 villas each have a private swimming pool, jacuzzi and sauna. Guests will be able to hunt, cook and eat a variety of UAE wildlife.

Mystery Solved The murder mystery surrounding the death of 23 year old Emirati, Nasser Al Baloushi, who was found dead in his car which plummeted from a rest area on Jabel Hafeet earlier this month, has been solved by Abu Dhabi Police. The police have arrested the two suspects, a 27 year old Emirati and his 26 year old African accomplice, who police believe are behind the incident.

“The feedback has been very encouraging... We got feedback from Australia, from South Africa, feedback from the States. Some have even asked when we are opening and if they can make bookings”, stated Tarek Elsherif, Managing Director of Mourouj Hotels and Resorts. “We are waiting for this hunting resort to take off and then we can talk about other ideas. We are hoping that this will attract some other developers and owners who might think of developing something similar in other destinations like Saudi Arabia, Bahrain or Qatar or wherever and we are happy to offer our services”, he further added.

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Investigations carried out by the Abu Dhabi Police revealed that the second suspect gave his friend an injection of drugs. When the vehicle that they were driving reached a traffic light in Al Ain city, the head of their friend suddenly fell between the two front seats. The first suspect then made scratches in the fingers of the victim with a razor in his possession to make him bleed in an effort to reduce the level of drugs in his body; however, the attempt failed to resuscitate him. The Al Ain property will be open on a seasonal basis, from September to around April and will not import animals but rather use the animals from the Barari Forest Management, Mourouj’s sister company, which has vast experience in animal breeding programs. “We are not causing any damage to the wildlife and it will be within the guidelines and rules and regulations,” Elsherif concluded.

The two suspects then carried their unconscious friend to a resort villa on their shoulders and spent the night. The next morning they found their friend dead. The first suspect left his own car for his accomplice and told him to take the body and leave it in front of the deceased’s family home. However, the second suspect disposed of the car with the dead body inside by dumping it from Jebel Hafeet, with hopes of hiding the crime and making it look like an accident.

SEHA celebrates International Nursing Day Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), celebrated International Nursing Day on May 12, across its entire health system, honoring nursing staff for their invaluable role in healthcare delivery in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi All SEHA hospitals and clinics in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain including Tawam Hospital, Al Ain Hospital, Ambulatory Healthcare Services and its 60 clinics participated in the celebration, honoring over 6000 SEHA nurses for their continued efforts of serving patients and their communities. "Our nursing team is one of the primary pillars supporting SEHA's mission which is to continuously improve patient care. Nurses do not merely provide health care and services to patients, but also play a leading

role in developing the health services in UAE”, stated Cathleen Ann Wheatley, Director of Group Nursing and Patient Care Services for SEHA. She further added, “International Nurses Day commemorates the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth", which is an important day that recognizes the role of nurses in the healing sciences that delivers safe patient care services.” Wheatley emphasized the vital service provided by healthcare professionals,

continuing: "Nursing is one of the most needed and important roles in healthcare. One of our long term strategic goals is to attract more Emiratis to join the nursing profession and help build the security of the nation by reducing the UAE's dependence on foreign labor in the healthcare field.” “We are collaborating with local universities on nursing education, training programs and offering volunteer opportunities for those who wish to experience a healthcare environment and the challenges and rewards it brings”, she concluded. The Source

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Suggest a name and win with Dubai Dolphinarium Dubai Dolphinarium has announced a new addition to its dolphin family. The yet to be named baby bottle-nose dolphin is approaching his first birthday. He was born at the dolphinarium on the May 28th 2012 to proud parents Senya and Ksyusha. Visitors to Dubai Dolphinarium will be able to meet the baby when Dubai Dolphinarium celebrates its 5th birthday during the May 17-25 festivities. Visitors to the shows can win return tickets to India and the Far East with Jet Airways, weekend vacations from SATA, balloon rides with Balloon Adventures, CentrePoint vouchers among other prizes. In addition

Expansion of bus routes in Al Ain In response to the growing needs of bus services amongst commuters, The Department of Transport (DoT) has announced that ten Abu Dhabi and five Al Ain operating buses will have their service expanded and altered to meet the increased demand in ridership. “These route modifications are implemented following a comprehensive study conducted on all existing route services with an aim to address commuters’ needs of world-class, convenient and almost around-the-clock bus transportation options to provide a wider geographic coverage through bus services”, concluded Saeed Mohammed Fadel Al Hameli, General Manager of the Bus office, DoT.

mascots, puppet shows and face-painters will be on hand to entertain children pre and post shows. There will also be a unique competition during the anniversary celebrations where one lucky visitor will get a chance to name the new dolphin. The unnamed calf has been doing well and is friends with the rest of the pod of 5 dolphins who look after his well-being. He is playful, energetic, strong and quite independent.

Al Ain’s Al Shehi invents Al-Ma Al Ain based 31 year old Emirati entrepreneur, Abdullah Al Shehi has received a patent by the International Patent Consult in the UK for his unique invention, a sea-borne water collector that helps in providing clean water to arid regions like the UAE without having to resort to desalination.

“The cost involved with desalination is huge as it requires energy. This invention can help reduce the cost drastically. An Al Ma would take up to 20 square miles and it can collect up to 253.6 million liters a month, serving many households in the UAE,” stated Abdullah Al Shehi.

The invention named Al Ma (meaning water in Arabic), is an apparatus that can be used to collect airborne moisture such as rain water, dew or mist over water bodies such as seas or lakes. The water, once collected, is pure and does not require desalination for commercial usage.

“This is a unique invention with great potential for countries with poor water resources like the UAE or other regional countries. I am planning to seek investors to commercialize this invention and market it to countries that can benefit from it. As an initial step, we will seek to present it soon to environmental bodies,” Al Shehi explained.

Al Shehi first filed the application in August 2011 and in February 2013 it was approved.

The unique invention is not mass produced yet and Al Shehi is approaching government authorities to help fund his endeavor.

Mr. Mohammed Salaluhiddin, Operation Manager considers it important to acknowledge each and every employee for their contributions and commitment towards the organization.

Employee Awards” which was awarded to hard working and dedicated employees of the organization.

Celebrating international Labor Day MBM Dallah Waste Management LLC & Star International Waste Management LLC celebrated their 3rd Annual International Labor Day in Al Ain, last week. The event saw the attendance of over 500 employees gathered to enjoy an event dedicated to the appreciation of their efforts. “The program is a dedication to the laborers that form the core part of the company’s success and should be appreciated for their hard work”, stated Abu Faisal, Head of Human Resource Management. 10

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The highlight of the celebration was the “Best

The award ceremony was followed by an array of entertainment acts performed by the workers themselves.

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First festival of food at Galeries Lafayette Lafayette Gourmet, the renowned international food hall at Parisian department store Galeries Lafayette, last week hosted its first ever innovative food festival in Dubai. The aim was to bring food suppliers, producers and consumers, together all under one roof to showcase diverse and fresh high-end produce from across the globe. The festival saw attendees sample food products from a wide variety of cuisines, including products from Rungi ,the famous French market, and over 130 varities of exclusive cheese from La Cave a Fromage. The event also proved to be a platform for highly specialized professional bakers and world-class chefs to display new trends, teach classical skills and innovative techniques in the art of cooking. The 5-day event was an opportunity for people to unleash their passion for the culinary world and Galeries Lafayette encouraged them to let their taste buds travel around the globe through interactive food stations.

In addition to special discounts and offers on a variety of food products the festival also offered its attendees daily master classes covering a variety of culinary topics, such as how to cook perfect Paella, the secrets of Al Fumo smoked salmon, the story behind raw Yemeni honey, and cheese tasting with experts from Paris. Lafayette’s children’s interactive miniature city, Petit Palais included a race track, salon, karaoke and mini-market and hosted blind

Man allegedly kills friend over dispute

tasting, cooking classes and competitions to encourage little hands to get involved and take an interest with fresh and natural produce. “The event is a great way of tasting, sampling and enjoying some amazing food products. It is a great opportunity to see the story behind the products and involving kids is a wonderful idea”, concluded Russell Impiazzi, Lafayette Gourmet Culinary Director.

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A 33 year old Asian man, MZ, assistant electrical technician for a general maintenance company was allegedly stabbed to death by his compatriot SSR in Hili Industrial Zone, last week. Al Ain Police arrested the suspect less than four hours after the crime was reported by a man who found the victim's body in a pool of blood in a remote location in Hili Industrial Area. Brigadier Hamad Ajlan Al Amimi, Director of Al Ain Police Directorate revealed that the murder took place over a dispute of personal differences following an argument that motivated the suspect to plan the crime. The accused tempted the victim to the remote area where he drew a knife and fatally stabbed him several times in his abdomen. “The alleged killer, also the colleague of the victim had pre-planned the murder”, said Al Amimi, noting that the suspect had planned to flee the country after committing the murder. Investigations showed that the suspect had collected all his wages and end of service benefits from his company, and had also relocated to Al Niyadat neighborhood, where he was arrested by the Crime Investigation officers before he was scheduled to leave the country.

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UAEU honors first pharmacy graduates Last week marked the graduation of the first batch of students from the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program at the College of Medicine and Health Science (CMHS) at UAEU. A total of 12 students from across the country took part in a one of a kind program in the UAE, which is geared towards producing licensed pharmacists and new pharmacy graduates who in the future will develop into medical experts and integral members of hospital healthcare teams. The UAEU Provost & Chief Academic Officer, Professor Mohamed Yousef Baniyas stated that, “UAEU is committed to the for-

mation of competent individuals who will render their professional expertise in providing adequate healthcare services to the community, through the knowledge and skills acquired from dynamic mentors.” “This program is designed not only to extend professional knowledge but also to serve as a vehicle to deliver desired core clinical skills, expertise and experience in a contemporary clinical pharmacy practice”,

Prof. Abdu Adem, Program Director concluded. The two year program coordinated by CMHS and Tawam Hospital consisted of a 1 year course covering core pathophysiology and therapeutics knowledge at CMHS followed by a year of clinical rotations that were conducted and supervised by clinical pharmacists at Tawam Hospital.

Tawam Hospital enhances its Customer Service A state-of-the-art Interactive Voice Response System that integrates voice, text, and e-mail communications in a bilingual (Arabic and English) platform has been implemented at Tawam Hospital, last week. Patients and visitors calling the hospital will now experience increased customer service efficiency that the new system provides in terms of reduced 'on hold' waiting times, faster processing and scheduling of appointments, medical tests and other hospital services. "We became aware of patient and visitor requests to increase the efficiency of our telephone services through our customer satisfaction and Mas'ool initiatives”, explained Maisaloon Al-Tammam, Senior Call Centre Officer at Tawam Hospital.

“We are pleased to offer this state-of-theart system and hope that our patients and visitors will find increasing benefits from the services it offers”, she further added. As part of the enhanced security feature of

Tawam's Interactive Voice Response System, patients can arrange their appointment and receive other inquiries by calling 03767 7444 from their registered mobile number at Tawam Hospital and by providing their Medical Record Number.

Housing projects for Emiratis in Al Ain Sheibat Alwatah, an AED712 million housing project, which includes construction of 1580 villas for UAE nationals in the garden city of Al Ain, has been approved by the government as part of its housing programs. The project comprises of 786 two-storey, five-bedroom villas with external service quarters and a majlis, each covering 537 square meters, alongside public facilities 12

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like mosques, shops, schools and entertainment centers covering a total of 420 hectares area.

ority plan on the Executive Council’s Agenda which plans to build a total of 13,000 houses for Emiratis across the emirate by 2015.

The development project also includes the construction of roads, power, sewage and rain water networks, telecommunications and landscaping that will be carried out in the coming 28 months.

With this and similar housing projects like the one at the base of Jabel Hafeet and Ain Al Fayda housing project the President HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan is guaranteeing the highest possible standards of living conditions for the citizens.

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Monster Jam Abu Dhabi: a roaring success

It was an evening of high octane Monster Jam excitement at Zayed Sports City Stadium last week, hosted by Flash Entertainment. A thrilling mix of monster truck racing and freestyle stunts, quad bike racing and FMX motocross. Thousands of fans young and old, packed into the stadium to see ten trucks - including 11-time World Finals Champion legend, Max D with driver Tom Meents and arch-rival Grave Digger, driven by Carl Van Horn - go pedal to the metal in the first ever Monster Jam World Tour event to be held in the GCC. Carl Van Horn left the crowd speechless with a perfect display of freestyle stunts that made the 4.5 tonne Grave Digger look positively graceful, while also destroying all competition in the knockout racing tournament.

The stadium was transformed into a playground for the Monster Jam trucks which were shipped half way across the world, to put on a one of a kind event. Earlier in the afternoon, fans walked the course, met the stars of the show, and took a close look at the 4 meter tall trucks during the Pit Party, a Monster Jam tradition that

lets everyone dream of being a monster truck driver. One lucky truck owner who is closer than most to that ambition was Salem Al Ali, the winner of FLASHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s competition for the best customized truck in the UAE, who will fly to Amsterdam with Etihad Airways to see the Monster Jam in the Netherlands, courtesy of the event organizers.

New Al Ain stadium to be named Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, today visited the site of the new stadium in Al Ain Sports Club which is currently under construction. Sheikh Mohamed reviewed the construction progress of the project which began in June 2012. The 25,000 seat stadium will be the new home grounds for Al Ain Football Club's first team. His Highness toured the new stadium, and viewed the facilities under construction, including the latest and most modern football stadium in the UAE, which will be delivered in October and officially opened in December 2013. Sheikh Mohamed named the stadium 'Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium' during his visit, in appreciation of the efforts made by His Highness Sheikh Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nayhan, National Security Advisor, and Deputy Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, in supporting sports, streamlining efforts, launching programmes, projects and initiatives that serve the sports industry. The initiatives have had a positive effect on the results and achievements of Al Ain Club's sporting journey. The Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium has been designed to reflect cultural Emirati elements, such as the date palm - shaped facade of the stadium, whilst embracing elements of modernity with LED panels. The purple-themed stadium is the perfect balance of innovation and tradition, ensuring it offers the highest level of hospitality to its visitors. The design of the stadium also includes modern features and capabilities, aligned with FIFA requirements, which will help to attract regional and international sports and entertainment events.

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Preserving Life with Dignity By Farid Naussier

t never ceases to amaze me how Here the doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists and many inspiring places and stories related specialists, will offer the highest standards of are hidden right here in our quaint professional medical care and therapy – tailored to little desert oasis. One such jewel each patient’s needs with a clear objective: enhance and heartwarming story can be their quality of life, increase the patient’s human found a stone’s throw from the Al potential and continually promote normalcy for the Foah Mall. ProVita International patient and their family. Medical Center, in Abu Dhabi was the regions first long term The facility and qualified team significantly improves care and rehabilitation facility the quality of life for patients and provides this for ventilated patients and those essential specialized care in their home country, as requiring continuous medical opposed to similar facilities abroad or ICU beds at care in a non hospital setting. local hospitals. ProVita’s services alleviate financial Christina Within its walls, lives a team of and logistical pressure on over-subscribed hospital unheralded and uncelebrated professionals, ICU units in Abu Dhabi and the GCC and there are plans to expand who compassionately and continuously serve its reach with additional locations throughout the UAE and other up incredible portions of hope and inspiration. Now ProVita has countries in the region. The Abu Dhabi location has a capacity opened a second facility in Al Ain with its first patients being of 36 beds, while Al Ains site, when in full operation, will have admitted later this month. 47 beds with carefully selected nurses and specially trained doctors providing 24 hour care. 14

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feature Most of us have had a friend or loved one sustain injuries that have placed them in an intensive care unit (ICU); now imagine that injury being so severe, that it renders the person in need of continuous ventilated care indefinitely in order to stay alive. These are the types of human stories ProVita tells. Walking around the facility gave me a sense of being in a grand but comfy house-like surrounding, rather than in a hospital. State of the art medical equipment and highly qualified medical staff do not overshadow the most important of all aesthetic priorities; to care for its residents in a place resembling a home. The children's rooms are adorably appointed, with the boys' rooms being typical of any curious and imaginative lad and the little girls' rooms simply, all things girl. I have two kids of my own and having such a tragedy befall them is unimaginable and I could feel the tears welling at the thought of suffering this reality. Along with providing the highest standards of therapy, ProVita recognizes the importance of including social activities for the patient and family in the treatment program. Physical care is simply not enough and in order to enhance the healing process, the residents of ProVita are provided with social activities tailored according to their ages, hobbies and families’ requests. ProVita is based on the groundbreaking and patientcentric work of founder Christina Shawky-Boehme. She spoke of the work she and the staff does at the Center, “there are conditions that we cannot change for our patients but we strive to make a difference.” “Our patients require respiratory and medical care on the highest possible level; however, in the first place they have dreams, hopes and expectations like everyone else. We do care – with dedication, compassion, respect and absolute commitment to medical excellence and quality of life for our patients.” Christina, an Austrian Saint Michel Medal recipient, is also Founder/Owner of a Nursing Academy in Germany, for training and qualifying specialized nursing staff. She regularly speaks at national and international conferences, such as The European health Conference in Munich, and lectures at ProVita’s Academy and other nursing schools. I had the pleasure of meeting this adorable and dynamic woman for a very brief time, due to her incredibly busy schedule. At an age when most people are starting to wind down their professional activities, this woman is picking up the pace in her efforts to preserve life with dignity. It embarrasses me to admit to the amount of time and energy I have exhausted in the past worrying and complaining about the things in life that couldn’t be changed, when I could have been busy focusing on the many things in life that can be changed and improved. Christina has clearly focused her time and energy in miraculous ways and meeting her and ProVita’s team of remarkable men and women, has reassured me that there are real life angels on earth and the biggest comfort of all, is knowing that they live right here among us. The Source

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Tried & Tested

Etdal is a mother of 3 living in Al Ain. She keeps up to date on the latest trends in beauty, fashion and health. She looks forward to sharing her knowledge and hopes to inspire you to feel fabulous and look your best!

Review By Etdal Abougouche

Tried: Green Coffee Body Wrap by Pevonia Botanica Available at: Tips & Toes Description: Designed to slim and tone your body as well as help reduce the appearance of cellulite,this wrap stimulates your body's ability to breakdown fat, increase your metabolism and eliminate water retention. It uses pure 100% micronized Green Coffee that smoothes and enhances your skin's overall texture and takes up to 1 hour from start to finish.

eing a mother of three young children is more than a full-time job. I have little to no spare time to myself, so when I do get a couple of hours of freedom; I am very particular about what I do with it. The last time I finally arranged to schedule some “me time” I thought what better way than to spend it at a spa?

I heard that green coffee is an excellent diuretic as it helps in getting rid of excess water, improves skin texture and helps reduce unwanted cellulite. Considering the fact that I had just given birth six months ago, the timing couldn’t have been better to head down to Tips & Toes and discover the truth for myself. I was really looking forward to giving this a try as I heard so much hype about it in the media among celebrities and from my girlfriends’ right here in Al Ain. Upon entering the spa, I immediately felt relaxed in its warm and inviting atmosphere. I was lead into a cozy, dimly lit room that made me feel a million miles away from my daily demanding schedule. The specialized beauty therapist greeted me and began by explaining the experience that awaited me. I gently layed down on a massage table covered with plastic and the therapist began the process by massaging an anti-cellulite cream onto my skin. Within seconds, I was already loving it! Next she lathered and applied the magical Green Coffee mixture with its refreshing light aroma and a warm, grainy texture. Once well coated, I was cocooned in the plastic covering and zipped into a thick heated blanket. This

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encouraged the pores to open and enhanced the absorption of the mixture deep into my skin. As soon as I was nice and snug, the technician took it up another level by giving me the most soothing head massage I had ever received; it was heaven! After what only felt like a few minutes of blissful silence and relaxation, the mixture was removed and a rejuvenating lotion was massaged onto my skin to seal in the moisture. My ever so wonderful technician explained that the results would be immediate and could be further maintained at home with the use of Pevonia’s Botanica’s Gel and Cream, which deliver slimming, firming and revitalizing affects. She also mentioned that this treatment is beneficial and achieves greater results if done two times per week, particularly if done after a body scrub. I was pleasantly surprised to see instant results. I really did look and feel smoother, softer and revitalized. My whole appearance was fresh and I felt re-energized. I woke up the next day and weighed 2kgs less, so it really did eliminate water retention. I received compliments from family and friends and they kept asking if I did something different because I looked so much thinner! Most importantly though was how amazing this treatment made me feel from the outside in. This treatment would be a great option if you are getting married or have a special event you want to look fabulous for. I would not only recommend this procedure to all you women out there but I it’s something that I would definitely do time and time again!

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By Tamer Elhamalawy

he next big thing to hit the world of mobile tech is Google Glass.

Glass is a bit different than your typical smartphone, it is worn like a pair of eyeglasses. It is capable of recording video and projects information visible only to the wearer. It debuted last year when the development team at Google unveiled Project Glass on their Google+ site. Fast forward to this month and Google has just shipped hardware to the lucky few developers who were chosen via a lottery and paid the $1500 price tag. Google Glass specs read like a typical smartphone. It has a camera mounted to it, which is capable of capturing photos up to 5 MP and video at 720p. It has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capability, and 16 GB of built-in flash storage. It utilizes a curious method of producing sound, Bone Conduction Transducer, which transmits sound to the inner ear through the bones of the skull. It's not as creepy as it sounds. It is similar to the technology used in some hearing aids. Giving it the advantage of maintaining sound clarity while not blocking outside noises. The wearer controls the device by speaking commands to it. For example to start recording video, one simply says, "ok, glass, record a video." It can translate for you as well, so if you want to say 'where is the nearest mall' in Arabic, just say, "ok, glass, say where is the nearest mall in Arabic." In fact it has quite a few commands it can recognize. Aside from video and translations, it can display the weather forecast, get flight information, send messages and find and display directions. It can display information to you via a prism screen that is located on the upper right of the glasses. It projects the equivalent of a 25 inch high definition display from 8 feet. This has the advantage of overlaying data on top of your vision. When paired with your smartphone using the MyGlass app, you can have directions

Record what you see. Hands-free.

displayed for you without taking your eyes off of where you are going. You have the ability to read and reply to messages and with real-time translation and transcription, communication can be greatly simplified. With it currently in the hands of developers, a whole bevy of new and innovative apps are sure to start popping up. Some examples of apps were demonstrated by Google, such as one that pulls in headlines and pictures from the New York Times. Google has stressed that apps should not overwhelm users with excessive information and that apps were to be free of ads and for the time being are to be released free of charge. Google Glass is expected to be available for consumer purchase at the end of 2013. However, recent comments from Google's Eric Schmidt during a BBC radio interview, stated that it may not be available for another year. Of course with any new technology comes the discussion of privacy. The ability to wear a device that can constantly record video and snap photos has some worried that it can be misused. Google claims that everything that Glass can do already exists in current smartphone devices. Whatever your personal views on the matter, it's clear the technology of science fiction is now becoming a science reality. The way in which we consume and interact with our world is rapidly evolving.

Evolutionary design.

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espite comprising over half of the world’s population today, women for the most part, take a back seat to men on a global scale.

However, not all women are satisfied with the status quo, some prefer to lead the pack and carve out a new path for themselves. One such woman is 30 year old Hanan Al Mahmoud, Director of Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre (JRCC). Born in North Carolina to highly educated intellectuals; her father an architectural engineer with the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme and her mother a writer; Hanan has always been encouraged to make a name for herself. “I am not from a family that believes that daughters are married off after they finish school or college. My parents were always busy building our educational and intellectual skills.” This helped Hanan land her first job at the Sharjah HR Directorate, shortly after graduating from the University of Sharjah in 2005 with a Bachelors degree in Management Information Systems. Five months later, she joined the Sharjah Ladies Club. “These seven years with the club has given me professional growth and experience. The clubs trust in the younger generation allowed us to learn through trial and error which has made me a better person”, she acknowledged. Endowed with brilliance and a radiant personality, Hanan has quickly rose up the ranks within the club, impressing her senior managers along the way, and proving herself in every role she took on. “I started with

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the marketing department and later moved to be the operations manager for the club. Then I went on to work with the business development department which oversaw 40 different facilities of the club. During this time, I learned strategy planning, budget and setting targets, customer service evaluations and more. This has exposed me to the kinds of projects which I now look after at JRCC”, she explained. During her last two years with the club, Hanan took on the role of project manager with the JRCC. She was eventually selected to be the Director of the centre by HH Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qassimi and HE Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qassimi, Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the Sharjah Ladies Club, respectively. Hanan is busy climbing the corporate ladder but classifies her current position as a major responsibility. In addition to handling her daily tasks of supervising the clubs services and managing the staff, she is also working to gain brand recognition for the JRCC.

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Woman Empowered

Hanan Al Mahmoud By Mehak Alam

JRCC is the first five star convention centre in the UAE and Hanan, along with her dedicated team of professionals, are trying to make people understand their mission and the vision behind it. “People are under the false impression of us being a community project by supporting Emiratis to get married for a minimal fee. Whereas we are a 100% commercial project, providing up-to-date and state-of the art facilities to both Emiratis and expats in the community”, she mentioned. Hanan strongly believes in transparency when it comes to handling her team members. “Appreciation and paving a career path for their professional growth, keeps the team motivated and productive" adding, " if you want everything to flow then recruit the right people for the right position”. With the perfect blend of intelligence and knowledge, Hanan has surely come a long way in a short career span. She owes her continued success to her parents who have been her greatest source of inspiration.

exclaimed Hanan who considers HH Sheikha Jawaher a role model. “It is a blessing for us to have a figure like Her Highness in Sharjah who appreciates women who maintain a balance between their personal and professional life”, she exclaimed. “She is a trail blazer when it comes to helping women develop a career and sustain a pivotal role in the family. She supports women empowerment and leaves no stone unturned in providing opportunities for their growth and development”, she noted. Walking in the same footsteps, Hanan has become a motivational figure for the younger generation. “We had a generation before us with no resources for fulfilling their goals and a generation of today which is too lazy to accomplish their aims. I would like the woman of today to get out of that bubble and do something for herself and society", said Hanan, who while being a successful professional, also takes time out for her family especially for her 2 year old son. “I value my family a lot," she concluded.

“My family supported me in developing my skills and in understanding the significance of family values. They helped me in overcoming the conservativeness attached to females in our society”, said Hanan who is also blessed with a supportive husband.

In her daily life Hanan is busy transforming her client’s dreams into masterpieces, we asked her to share some life lessons that have made her so successful:

The women on her husband's side of the family are very active and career oriented, which made it easy for her to continue to develop her individuality and achieve her professional goals.

LIFE LESSONS

Recalling her successful achievements, Hanan talked about being awarded the prestigious Silver Badge from HH Sheikha Jawaher Al Qassimi during the Silver Jubilee of the Sharjah Ladies Club in 2007. “Being awarded alongside women who have been serving Sharjah, and the club in particular, was a huge honor for me. I consider it a responsibility to move forward and live up to the expectations”,

• Plan your life ahead and work hard to achieve your goals. • Never give up and find ways to fulfill your dreams. • Always make time for your family and cherish them.

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Teresa Evans has a Master’s Degree in International Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She currently teaches early childhood education here in Al Ain. From her start as a Peace Corps volunteer in Yemen, her career in education spans two decades.

The Dance

By Teresa Evans

have always loved to dance. It’s one of those activities that has always given me an outlet for creating something new. The first place I met my husband was on the dance floor. I find the possibilities are never-ending when you have your dancing shoes on, and a partner to share the rhythms of the music you love.

In the bi-literate classroom there’s also a dance of sorts going on between myself and my Arabic coteacher. Two different cultures and languages meet in a common place to create something new. What are the steps we are taking? How can two different rhythms create movement in synch? The first is both of us bringing to the classroom our respective educational backgrounds, experiences and personalities. The second is both of us doing our jobs; planning lessons, coming up with resources, working to create an attractive classroom environment, being open to suggestions and new ideas. The third is trusting each other enough to make co-teaching work, coming up with a plan and then setting it in motion. This is the testing ground for the dance. There are going to be times in the classroom when my co-teacher is the lead, she steers the lesson and I follow her lead. Then, there are times, when she turns to me and I take the lead. The fourth part of the dance is closely related to the third, team work. I remember one time some children got into some paint that was within reach of them. I was out of the classroom with some other children and came in to find paint everywhere – it was on the floor, in a trail leading to the bathroom, in a puddle on the bathroom floor and 20

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smeared all over the walls. The principal came in and questioned, “What is going on in your classroom?” I initially felt inside that the blame should lay at the feet of my co-teacher, but then I realized I share the responsibility. Even though I was not in the classroom, I should have periodically checked in to scan the room. We informed the principal that it would not happen again, and it didn’t. For us, it was the beginning of a new dance. We were both moving to the same rhythm. My co-teacher saw that I was on her side. We were on each other’s side. We were both mutually responsible for everything that went on in our classroom. That day we truly became a team. The beauty of the dance is that the possibilities are endless. There’s no limit to what can be done if we work together. The level of mutuality that develops when we are working things out in our classroom leads to a level of cooperation not common in most education systems. My co-teacher and I have had open conversations about the challenges of having another teacher in the room. We've discussed about the need to always be prepared, how no matter who creates a lesson plan, each of us has to be ready for shared learning. I’ve learned to simplify things when I get too “bogged down” by details. Most importantly, we learned that both of us have so much to offer towards the education of the children, if we work together as a team. The dance brings together two entities of knowledge and creates something unique. Bi-literacy as an education form is new, but even in its infancy, as we develop a common rhythm and stay in tune, there is such potential for artful, meaningful education. The dance becomes the vehicle by which education is delivered.

business

The Boss is always

By Mehak Alam

y business professor imparted some words of wisdom upon us that she said were the "two golden rules of the workplace". Time and again she would remind us of these rules. To me they depicted the professional world as a place where the employee was beholden to their employer. I believed at the time that my professor was grooming us to be mindless robots whose sole duty was to serve our master. The two "golden rules" as she saw them, that would make our lives as employees easy were: 1. The boss is always right. 2. If you know for a fact that the boss is wrong, refer to rule number one. At the time I failed to grasp just what she was really saying. I never bothered to examine these profound words that would later help me as I entered the working world. As we all know, aside from those we hold dear to us - our family and friends - our boss is someone who is capable of both positively and negatively impacting our world. Get on their good side and you will feel as though you are on cloud nine, get on their bad side and your life will be more like that of Sisyphus. A healthy relationship with your superior is equally as important as the one you have with a loved one. Your promotions, increments, and professional growth revolve around one murky question, â&#x20AC;&#x153;What does your boss think of you?â&#x20AC;? Newly employed at my first job, and yet to grasp the point of the two rules, I was always in a dilemma when it came to dealing with my boss. Should I go out of my way to impress him? Should I agree to whatever he says? Should I speak my mind, do what I felt was right for the organization, and risk differentiating myself from my co-workers? Will my job then be in trouble? Could I potentially be terminated? I had so many doubts that it left me lost with no sense of direction. I eventually elected to take the path of least resistance, and never voice my opinions. I always agreed with whatever he agreed with and vice versa. I essentially became a "yes-man" All because I failed to comprehend what my professor had taught me. I took her words at face-value.

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Thankfully, one of the seasoned veterans within the company came to my rescue. He saw what I had turned into and set out to save me from myself. He helped me realize that I was crippling my chances at a successful and fulfilling career out of fear of losing my job. Most of all, he helped me rid myself of this false impression of "The Boss" that I had come to believe was true. We all walk into the office with a belief that our bosses are our biggest enemies, when the reality is just the opposite. Yes, some may be strict and rigid, and others may carry themselves with an air of superiority. However, why do we tend to forget that our bosses were hired to be leaders, their role is to manage people. They are tasked with getting the job done utilizing a team of people equipped with both knowledge and skill. They are duty bound with ensuring that the organization receives the maximum benefit from every member of the team. A successful manager/employee relationship is one in which both work hand in hand for mutual benefit and for the benefit of the company as a whole. When disagreeing with your managers decisions, ensure that you are professional in your approach. Present them with evidence and alternatives, and show them that you have put forth an effort when evaluating their position. Researching, being prepared, and choosing the right time and manner to differ from their opinion, are skills which play a vital role in how your boss will evaluate you and, if executed correctly, will confirm to them that they were right when they hired you. In the times when your bossâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ideas and direction fails badly and their stress level is on the rise, come to their aid and help put out the fires. Evaluate what went wrong and brainstorm to come up with solutions. Don't use this as an opportunity to take them down a peg, campaigning against them thinking it will further your career. This situation is actually an opportunity for you to become someone your boss would look to as a trusted advisor. Proving that even when they were wrong, by hiring you, once again they were in fact right. When it finally hit me what my professor was really talking about, I was amazed at how shortsighted I was in my understanding of her golden rules. This simple, yet powerful, concept is something we all should strive to understand. Of course your boss will not always make the correct call when needed, however, if you are there to support them and help them make informed decisions then they may just be always right. The Source

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Rashid Ali Cafeteria

By Abeer Allan

FLYING PIZZAS WITH CHEF MANOLO Is he a chef? Is he an acrobat? Is he a musician? Is he a comedian? He is Chef Manolo back in UAE fresh from his Europe tour. Join us at Luce for ten days of delicious home cooked Italian dishes, flying pizzas, acrobatic show, music and fun for all ages. The fun begins on May 22nd till June 3rd 2013. Manolo madness gourmet four course dinner with selected wines on the 24th of May for AED 199 net per person

Just around the corner from Homes R Us, near Jebel Roundabout, you will find Rashid Ali, the popular cafeteria which has become a traditional place to find affordable, tasty food. Its delectable eats include such items as the Chili sandwich. A wrap consisting of chicken mixed with cheese and fries snuggled inside warm Indian bread, which at AED 3 hardly breaks the bank. In the mood for something else? They have a variety of sandwiches and burgers that I'm sure will whet your appetite. All at the same, easy on the wallet, range of prices. Rashid Ali is widely known among the locals, which is how I was introduced to the place. It was our primary destination to eat when we were on a short break during our studies. Hungry, we would roll up to the little shop, honk our horn, and quickly have our orders of sandwiches delivered to us by their quick and courteous staff. The fact it is affordable and delicious instantly made the shop the go to destination for peoples of all walks of life. This success inspired the owner, Rashid Ali, to start his own chain of cafeterias around Al Ain. He has opened one near the Al Noor Bakery, and one on the way to Dubai, and you will find a few more scattered here and there around the city. If your appetite is calling you, and your looking for something to hit the spot, you can't go wrong with Rashid Ali.

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See what's going on in Al Ain from May 16th to May 29th COMMUNITY GROUPS & ACTIVITIES

Photo Contest Exhibition: Al Ain C.L.G An exhibition showcasing Annual Dinner Dance: Al Ain Hash the work of talented Dress to impress everyone Harriers: Get fit Al Ain photographers. at this month’s biggest while you socialize. May 16-31, dinner-dance party in town! Mondays, 6:15pm. Al Ain Mall hours. May 23, 8pm. Tickets AED250. Admission from Call 03 766 0333 Danat Ballroom-Danat Al Ain AED10. Meeting or visit www. Resort. Call 03 704 6000 point-Sophie’s Studio. alainmall.net or email alain.gaa

Al Ain Art Club: Explore the artist in you! Join to groom your painting talent with like-minded people. Every Wednesday, 10am-12pm. Free Admission. Al Andalus Compound (Behind Al Ain Mall). Call 050 763 7286 or email midoriyoshino18@ gmail.com

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Youth Basketball League in Al Ain: Training sessions for basketball players! Sundays 5-7pm (Age group 5-8 years), Mondays & Tuesdays 6-8pm (Age groups 9-18 years). Ending June 2 & 4. Admission at AED350. HCT-Men’s College. Call 050 683 3407 or email pyball@gmail.com

Al Ain Community Library: Catering children and adults, the library is run by volunteers and the books are very generously donated by the Al Ain community. Sundays at 2:30pm & Fridays 11am-1pm. Al Ain English Speaking School. Call 050 338 5003 or email asalives@hotmail.com

Tuesday Coffee Mornings: Especially designed for the ladies in Al Ain, this is a fun way of making new friends on the go! Tuesdays, 10am. Hediard Café-Al Ain Mall. Join Facebook Group: Tuesday Coffee Mornings: Al Ain Mall.

Rhyme, Rhythm and Story time: A quality early music education program for preschoolaged children and their parents in Al Ain. Tuesdays, 9am. Admission. Al Ain International School. For more information call 03 715 1002

Judo Classes: Learn Judo from a 3rd Dan Black Belt World Arab Champion. Sundays & Wednesdays, 5:30pm. Admission from AED350. Equestrian Grandstand-AAESGC. Call 03 702 6431 or email deniseteymur@ yahoo.co.nz

Express Yourself International Open Mic Night: Open to all poets, musicians, comedians and speakers. This night is surely going to be an entertaining one! May 17, 7:30pm. Admission is AED50. One to One Hotel & Resort. Call 056 619 7614 or email sunneidais@gmail.com

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Al Ain Ladies Netball Club: Sessions run by an ex-UK National League player and coach, the club offers training twice a week and welcomes players of all abilities. Sundays & Tuesdays, 7pm. Hilton Hotel. Membership fee varies. Call 050 334 9757 or email al.ain.netball@gmail.com

culture & heritage

Pursuit of reading

By Dr.Talal Mohammed Al Darwich

ooking out upon the landscape of our society we can plainly see that the seeds of knowledge that once grew into strong educated people, are today stunted individuals who no longer posses the eloquence of the written word, and the liberating power that comes with it. It is a damning indictment on us as a whole when we do not sow the desire within our children to thirst for the knowledge that comes from reading. It is further disheartening to see their abandonment of Arabic as a literary form, unaware of its expressional beauty, and of its literal and practical function. Their inability to truly verbalize in the language of their forefathers, is a topic of importance that cannot and should not be swept under the rug. One of the contributing factors, is a dearth of qualified language arts teachers spanning all grade levels. While there are teachers who have the best interests of the children at heart, many more choose this profession with an eye to an effortless career. They believe that because they can speak the language, they can teach the language, and that their lack of qualification will go unnoticed, and unhindered. The second factor is the parents. Nowadays, in order to maintain and even better our lifestyle, both parents are occupied with the rat race that is life. Both, mother and father, often work, long hours into the evening and lack the time or energy to ensure their children realize their full potential. A third factor which, while it does fall under the purview of the parents, is so substantial that it truly warrants its own book. Visual stimulation through television programming, only seeks to keep our offspring spellbound, spiriting them away to far off lands all the while deadening their desires to pursue knowledge in its truest form. A world awaits them in books, both old and new, that will educate and entertain them but it stands no chance against the juggernaut that is T.V. if not given its proper due. 26

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As if that was not enough, we now face a new challenge in the battle for their attention, mobile gadgetry. With access to all the knowledge of world literally at their fingertips, our children are, increasingly spending their time hunched over glowing screens, "chatting" with the far reaches of the earth. They spend most of their time using a strange new form of language that those of another generation, who prided themselves on the eloquence of the written word, fail to comprehend, much less use. We need to take on the current curriculum, mold it into something which captures the imagination and attention of our young leaders of tomorrow. They need to be inspired to achieve greatness. At present students sit in class, daily, counting down the minutes until they can escape their "prisons." Schools that are a facade, shiny new buildings with no substance at their core. They offer nothing that leads to passion for learning. The children are the ones caught in the middle of our desire to seem state of the art, while not truly giving them anything that will prepare them for the future. The curriculum needs to be updated for a new generation rather than discarded and replaced in the name of modernization. A renovation that will not pay off, if its purpose is not fully comprehended. The west has surpassed us, not because they are more intelligent than us, nor is it because they are more attuned to the needs of a new generation. It is because they did not neglect those needs to suit their cultures and values, nor did they allow social requirements to be a barrier to advance as a society. They, extolled the virtues of reading and encouraged their children to read through various creative methods. Fostering generation after generation of children who saw books as a means to explore new worlds and ideas all while learning along the way. What have we done as a people to solve this dilemma, that has spread widely and deeply within our society, to a point that it has become near impossible to heal from? We need to self-reflect. Shine a spotlight on our roles as educators, as fathers and as mothers. We need to take stock of our children. Have we given them all the tools to truly succeed in this world? Do we simply give in to their every whim, or will we encourage what benefits them and protect them from what will harm them? While our children are still young we need to capture their attention and guide them to the written word. We live in a era that is radically different than any other time. Advancements in every field of technology are growing by leaps and bounds, year after year. If every member of our society does not seek out knowledge, we risk being left behind while the world races towards success. Our success will not be achieved without that knowledge, and knowledge will not be gained without reading. Let us actively make reading a noble aim. One where we honor those among the new generations who seek it out. To get there, however, we as parents and educators must lead by example.

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health & lifestyle

Dr. Nadia Hussain

MBBS, MSc Str.M.Bio (UK), PhD (c)

Dr. Nadia is a physician pursuing her PhD in Physiology from UAE University. She is the Chief Editor for Capsule (UAEU), author of Fragments of my Time (Minwa Press) and an award winning poet.

EATING

to boost your energy

By Dr. Nadia Hussain

o you wake up exhausted in the morning? Do you feel tired throughout the day, wishing you were at home in bed? There are many factors that can lead to this such as, poor sleep, stress and an imbalanced diet.

What you eat, when you eat and how much you eat determines how much energy is available to you. We all lead busy lives, trying to pack in as much as we can in each 24 hour day. Between work, household chores and raising a family we find ourselves drained and exhausted. This need not be the case. There are some ways to make your diet work for you to increase your energy levels. Timing is everything Eating gradually throughout the day ensures that you will always have enough energy to get you through it. Just like a car needs a tank with fuel to keep it moving, the body needs its own fuel, food and water, as well. Unlike a car, when you run out of fuel, the body uses its reserves to keep you going. Unfortunately, to accomplish this, the body generally gets it from a source that rapidly releases its stored energy, muscles. Building and maintaining lean body muscle is essential for fitness and it aids in weight loss, so it is vital to ensure that we do not lose it. Maintaining your blood sugar at a steady level by eating small but frequent meals is the ideal way to keep your energy levels up. Avoid overeating as this will actually cause you to feel lethargic. Successfully accomplishing this can be easy, with a little advanced planning by keeping healthy snacks within reach. Building Blocks of Food The calories we get from food come from three primary macronutrients; carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Carbohydrates, such as starches and sugars, are quickly converted to glucose for energy. By eating a light snack of carbohydrates before exercising, you give your body quick access to energy. However, for longer lasting results, combining proteins (meat, eggs and fish) with your carbohydrates will slow down digestion and give you constant energy over a longer period of time. 28

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Adding too much fat in your diet releases chemicals in your brain that cause you to feel sluggish and exhausted. Ideally, you should reduce the amount of fat consumed, however, including a small amount of healthy fats, such as olive oil, is actually good for you. Balancing Act A balanced meal will contain moderate levels of complex carbohydrates, proteins, antioxidants, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and other health-promoting substances all within moderation. Combining these foods, along with small amounts of healthy fats is sure to provide you with energy all day long. There are many foods that, unless eaten to excess, are nutrient dense and contribute to increased energy levels. These include fruits such as berries and mangos; vegetables such as spinach; and legumes such as beans and soy. Eating whole grain foods also ensure your blood sugar levels remain steady, helping you avoid experiencing the lows that come with eating sweets or processed foods. Paying close attention to your diet will reward you each day with an increased feeling of energy, allowing you to work hard, play hard and still have enough left over at the end of the day.

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48 HOURS IN

Hong Kong By Marianne Makdisi

ong Kong bristles with such vibrant, non-stop energy that you can fit more into a 48-hour whirlwind tour of ‘Asia’s World City’ than you ever thought possible.

Transformed from a colonial outpost into a thriving, international business centre, Hong Kong is a city of contrasts. A Chinese metropolis with a 156-year history of British rule; a densely packed home to seven million people with islands, jungly undergrowth and creepers; and famous for bright, neon lights, tucked-away temples, high teas and dim sums. Its name means "fragrant harbor", and while Hong Kong’s sensory overload may overwhelm at first, once you get your bearings you’ll find yourself drawn to this teeming hub like moths to a light. Here’s what you can do in 48 hours. DAY ONE A friend who lived in Hong Kong for several years told me, “If you only have time to do one thing, go up The Peak.” Provided it’s not too cloudy or polluted, the views of Victoria Harbour, central Hong Kong and the city’s 260-plus islands are exhilarating. The highest point on Hong Kong Island - its official name is Victoria Peak - was home to many of the city’s early colonial administrators, who wanted to escape the heat and humidity of urban life below. Today, the exclusive neighborhood still attracts the rich and famous, with some of the most expensive real estate in the world. You can ascend Victoria Peak on foot via walking trails or take a bus to the top, but we opted to ride the historic Peak Tram, which climbs the mountain at an astoundingly steep angle. Dating back to 1888, the tram was the first cable funicular in Asia. Don’t be put off by the crowds at the terminus – the journey is a jaunty, visual experience in its own right.

Tourist tram at the Peak At the summit by day, your eyes scan the gleaming skyscrapers, the traditional ferries that dot the waters of Victoria Harbour and an abundance of green landscape stretching all the way to the hills of the New Territories. As the sun sets, the hues change to pink and orange, before melting away to reveal a glittering nightscape that twinkles beneath you. After feasting our eyes, it was time to exercise our wallets at the Temple Street Night Market, which starts around 4pm but really gets going after dark. The emphasis is on fashion, but you can find just about anything, from chessboards to chopsticks. There are quite literally hundreds of stalls stacked high (expect to haggle), and even if you’re not looking for a good deal, it’s worth visiting just for the atmosphere. The night market is also known for its dai pai dongs (open-air food stalls), fortune tellers and deafening Cantonese karaoke.

my world From the lights to the shopping to the fusion of Chinese and Western influences, there’s so much to sample in this fascinating and fast-paced city

Temple Street night market

Cheung Chau sea view from hilltop

If you’re really determined to shop until you drop, you could always move on to Mong Kok’s Ladies Market, a one-kilometer stretch of market stalls selling piles of clothing and accessories, as well as home furnishings, CDs and trinkets.

As a grand finale that evening, we couldn’t resist one last look at the city’s glorious skyline, viewed from the waterfront Avenue of Stars. Modeled on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, we saw the big names from Hong Kong’s entertainment industry immortalized in stone and took a photo with a bronze statue of Bruce Lee.

Rounding the day off with a trip to Lan Kwai Fong, a small square of streets in Hong Kong’s Central District, will give you a taste of the nightlife enjoyed by the city’s expats. DAY TWO The next day we opted not to visit the busy, bronze Tian Tan Buddha statue, known as the Big Buddha due to its size, and instead took a local ferry from Central Pier to the little island of Cheung Chau for a slice of local life. A world away from the suits and skyscrapers of Central District, Cheung Chau is a warren of little roads with few vehicles. It’s all too easy to while away the afternoon strolling around and sipping cold drinks at a seaside café, before heading back.

But, for me, it was watching the city’s lights come on – bringing the iconic skyline into even sharper focus – that was the most memorable. Then, at 8pm, as if we hadn’t been dazzled enough already, the Symphony of Lights set the sky ablaze with lasers.

FLIGHT TIME: Just over 7 hours TOP TIP: Eat scones and sandwiches while listening to a string quartet at The Peninsula’s high tea, or if Cantonese is more your thing, try one of the dim sum restaurants in Tsim Sha Tsui

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Receipies by: Saja Omari - Nutritionist

Berry Tasty Muffins Ingredients 1 cup flour | 1 cup oatmeal | 3 tbsp. sugar | 1 tsp. salt 4 tsp. baking powder | 1 cup blueberries, washed | 1 medium egg | 1 cup low-fat milk | ¼ cup vegetable oil | Non-stick cooking spray Method: • In a large bowl mix the flour, oatmeal, sugar, salt and baking powder. Gently mix in the blueberries and set mixture aside. • Beat the egg, milk and vegetable oil in a small bowl. • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula until just moistened. • Line a muffin tray with paper-liners and grease it with nonstick spray. Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 way to the top and bake for 20 minutes at 200°C. • When baking is completed, take out muffins and let them cool. • Serve and enjoy! (12 muffins) Nutrition per serving: Calories: 136 Kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 3g, Fat:6g

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Chicken Salad with Greens and Pears Ingredients 120g raw, boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips | 4 cups water | 1 large stalk of finely chopped celery | 2 medium pears, cut into linear | ½ cup low-fat yogurt | 1 tbsp. low-fat mayonnaise | ½ tsp. salt | ½ tsp. black pepper | 4 cups coarsely chopped lettuce | 2 cups cucumber chopped in circles Method: • Boil the chicken in water for 15-20 minutes over medium heat. Remove from heat and let it cool for 10-15 minutes. • In a large bowl combine yogurt, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, celery, pears and mix well. • Add in the boiled chicken and coat it well. • Divide the lettuce and cucumber into four bowls and spoon in the coated chicken. • Serve cold! (Servings: 4) Nutrition per serving: Calories: 158 Kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 7g

Ingredients 1 small finely chopped onion | 2 finely chopped carrots | 2 finely chopped celery stalks | 1 finely chopped garlic | 1 tbsp. olive oil | 1 can of tomato paste | 5 cups of water | 1 tsp. salt | 1 tsp. black pepper | ½ cup chopped basil | ¾ cup alphabet shaped pasta Method: • Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, celery and garlic. Cook until vegetables begin to soften. • Stir in the tomato paste and water, season with salt and pepper. • Reduce heat and simmer the soup for 30 minutes. • Stir in the chopped basil and pasta and cook until pasta is tender. • Serve hot! (Servings: 4) Nutrition per serving: Calories: 122 Kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 3g

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SOURCE KIDS Iron Man at BabyShop in Al Ain

‫آيرون مان في محل األطفال بالعين‬

Fans of Marvel Comics Iron Man had the opportunity to interact with the superhero icon at the Babyshop's Meet and Greet, which took place at Bawadi Mall on the 4th May. This event took place to mark the UAE-wide release of the much anticipated 3rd installment of the Iron Man movies. Kids and adults enjoyed posing for photos alongside their favorite character, and also had the opportunity to win exciting prizes. “The response we received is really amazing. The mall, BabyShop and the movie are benefiting with this unique approach of ours in helping fans meet their favorite character live”, said Mohsin Bagwan, Store Manager for Babyshop at Bawadi Mall.

‫حصل معجبو الشخصية الكرتونية "آيرون مان" عىل‬ ‫فرصة الحديث والتفاعل مع البطل الخارق يف محل‬ ‫األطفال ضمن فعالية "التقِ ورحب" يف الرابع من مايو‬ .‫يف البوادي مول‬ ‫هدفت الفعالية إىل االحتفال بالجزء الثالث من سلسلة‬ ‫أفالم "آيرون مان" التي تم عرضها يف الدولة وحققت‬ .‫نجاحا الفتا‬ ‫استمتع الصغار والكبار بالتقاط الصور مع شخصيتهم‬ .‫ وحصلوا عىل فرصة ربح جوائز مثرية‬،‫املفضلة‬ ‫السيد محسن بجوان مدير محل األطفال يف البوادي‬ ‫فكل من‬ ّ .‫ " تلقينا استجابة مذهلة للغاية‬: ‫مول قال‬ ‫ والفيلم يف هذه اللفتة‬،‫ ومحل األطفال‬،‫املركز التجاري‬ ‫الفريدة ساعدوا املعجبني عىل لقاء شخصيتهم املفضلة‬ ".‫عىل أرض الواقع‬

Ahmed Al Ketbi, 7 year old Emirati boy who was celebrating his birthday was happily surprised to ‫ احتفل بعيد‬،‫ سنوات من اإلمارات‬7 ،‫أحمد الكتبي‬ meet his favorite superhero in person. His mother, .‫ وغمرته الفرحة للقاء البطل الخارق شخصيا‬،‫ميالده‬ Salwa Al Ketbi, brought him to the Babyshop ‫ إىل محل‬،‫حيث أحرضته والدته السيدة سلوى الكتبي‬ for his chance to meet him. “We read about Iron ‫ "قرأنا عن حضور" آيرون‬.‫األطفال ليحظى بهذه الفرصة‬ Man coming to meet and greet his fans in Al Ain ‫الذي‬ ‫ابننا‬ ‫ملفاجأة‬ ‫الفرصة‬ ‫هذه‬ ‫واغتنمنا‬ ،The Source ‫مان" لفعالية " التقِ ورحب" يف العني يف مجلة‬ in The Source magazine, and took this opportunity to surprise our ".‫صادف عيد ميالده اليوم‬ son who celebrates his birthday today.” Kids at Babyshop were also entertained by magic shows, ‫ بينام‬،‫كام استمتع الصغار يف محل األطفال بعروض السحر واأللعاب والرسم عىل الوجوه خالل األمسية‬ games and face painting sessions throughout the .‫اغتنم األهل فرصة التسوق ضمن مجموعة واسعة من البضاعة املخصصة آليرون مان‬ evening, while their parents took the opportunity to shop from a range of Iron Man merchandise.

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Ali is a 6 year old student at Al Ain International School. He is in Year 1. Ali loves to play ice hockey and football in his free time. He is an energetic chap that likes to spend time reading, playing on his ipad and tormenting his big brother and little sister. At 6 Ali is the youngest Source magazine delivery boy on staff. He spends his hard earned delivery money on ice cream, sweets, and other cavity promoting items. Ali can be heard saying “ if it’s green and healthy- I won’t eat it”.

‫يل ذو الستة أعوام تلميذ يف الصف األول مبدرسة العني‬ ّ ‫ع‬ ‫ يعشق مامرسة لعبتي هويك الجليد وكرة القدم‬.‫الدولية‬ ،‫ وهو نشيط يحب قضاء الوقت بالقراءة‬.‫يف وقت فراغه‬ ‫ وإقالق راحة أخيه الكبري وأخته‬،"‫واللعب عىل "اآلي باد‬ ‫يل أصغر موزع يف فريق العمل ملجلة‬ ّ ‫ ع‬.‫الصغرية‬ ‫ ويرصف املال الذي يجمعه بعرق جبينه من‬The Source ‫توزيع املجلة عىل املثلجات والحلويات وغريها من املأكوالت‬ ‫ "إن كان صحيا‬:‫يل وهو يقول‬ ّ ‫ ميكنك أن تسمع ع‬.‫الشهية‬ ".‫وصديقا للبيئة – لن أتناوله‬

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Book Review To sixth-grader Nate Wright, life is one big game. So when he suits up for any sport, he does it with an unmistakable swagger. From fine-tuning his trash-talking skills on the basketball court to his smug ’tude in the soccer goal, Nate can be a bigger challenge to his teammates than their opponents. Enjoy Nate and his friends’ mostly hapless sports encounters through not-always-highlight-reel moments in the all-color Big Nate: Game On.

‫لمحة عن كتاب‬

-‫القاموس القصيص لألطفال مجموعة قصصية من خمس قصص‬ .‫للكاتبة شهرزاد العريب‬ ‫ الطفل عمر يتعرض للسخرية لعجزه عن نطق حرف الراء بشكل‬،"‫يف قصة "التحدي‬ ‫ ليصبح القاموس‬،‫ فيصب جام غضبه عىل محتويات غرفته‬،‫ وغالبا ما يصاب بالغضب‬.‫سليم‬ ‫ قصة صبي يدعى رياض يقوم بتدريب‬:‫ املروض الفاشل‬.‫صديقه املقرب الذي ينقذه من محنته‬ ‫ فام الذي سيجنيه؟ وما الدرس الذي ستلقنه إياه؟‬،‫بطة تدعى زيزي من خالل تجويعها‬ ."‫كام تضم املجموعة قصصا أخرى بعنوان "من أجل صديقي" و" السباق الكبري" و" الشاهد املتهم‬ ANTS

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