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Issue 53 - 8 -21 Aug 2013

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EID Mubarak

Inspirational stories that nourish the soul Life through the eyes of

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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 All the news from around Al Ain

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FEATURE Inspirational stories to warm the heart over Eid

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URBAN WOMAN Some easy make-up tips and tricks to help you look better than ever

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STUFF FOR MEN Important life lessons that every father should teach his children

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AL MAJLIS Looking at life through the eyes of Thuraya Bakhit Al Ketbi

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BUSINESS Do you really need to spend money to make money? Flo Joe seems to think so. Read her views to find out why

30 26 CULTURE & HERITAGE

Learn more about Emirati Women's rights and roles in the UAE

28 HEALTH & LIFESTYLE

Discover some sustainable lifestyle shifts that promote detoxification from the inside out

29 CITY REVIEWS

25 DIARY

No plans for Eid? Consider why the Green Mubazzarah may be the right place to be

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

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MY WORLD Read and discover more about North America’s Great Lakes spectacular beauty and recreational opportunities

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RECIPES Simple and easy recipes that your family will love

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JUST FOR FUN

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PUBLISHING DIRECTOR Mona Hennawi MANAGING DIRECTOR Farid Nouisser EDITOR IN CHIEF Mahra Saeed Al Muhairi ENGLISH EDITOR Brenda Chandler WRITER Mehak Alam ARABIC EDITOR Sami Rashid ASSOCIATE ARABIC EDITOR/ SENIOR TRANSLATOR Tamara Al Refaei SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER & PHOTOGRAPHER Sikkandar Sharpudeen

id-ul-Fitr is upon us once again, marking the end of the Holy month of Ramadan. The heightened festivities are the welcome and well deserved fruit that reward and nourish the spirits of Muslims around the globe after a month of sacrifice and humility designed to remind the fortunate of what is most often taken for granted.

We fast, to remember the people who cannot eat and drink daily. We fast to feel their suffering and to remind ourselves how blessed we are to have daily food and water.

We fast to feel the same hunger pangs that our less fortunate brothers and sisters feel daily around the globe. We fast to encourage generosity, to practice self discipline and ultimately become better Muslims and human beings.

At The Source, we would like to express our gratitude for the many readers and sponsors that have helped make us Al Ain’s premiere community magazine.

SPORTS COLOMNIST Mubarak Muhammad Al Ketbi

Thank you for bringing us into your hearts and homes and may you all have a very blessed Eid !

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O Ramadan…!

A time for our hearts to become unsealed, Reflecting on the divine words revealed.

The month which we hope to never end, Unable to count the infinite blessings it sends!

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LIVING SHAH JAHAN

Asked by our Lord to give up our worldly pleasures, So that we may receive His divine treasures.

It’s a time that comes but once a year, Yet the moments which we hold most dear!

The nights spent in prayer and reflection, Prepares the soul for redemption.

Praying to our Creator for mercy and wisdom, Pleading to be admitted into His kingdom.

We welcome you, O Ramadan, with joy as our guest, Having to subdue our egos as a test.

You mend our hearts and give us tranquility, As we engage in battling our iniquity!

Solidifying the bonds of kith and kin, Washing away the stain of sin.

Fasting not only of body but of speech, It is Your benevolence which we beseech!

O Ramadan, you have blessed us with your presence, Teaching us to grow from our spiritual adolescence.

Continue to be the month which will always bless, Helping us to alleviate our fears and distress Poem by: Musa Burki

Faizul Hasan Kadari, a former postmaster living in the rural Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh state of India is building a monument of love for his late wife - a copy of the Taj Mahal (the white marble mausoleum, built in 1631 by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife Mumtaz Mahal) in his garden.

The 77 year old grieving husband has used up his life savings to build the miniature 50ft by 50ft version of the iconic structure in memory of his wife Tajammuli Begum. He embarked on the project after promising his wife, who was childless, on her deathbed that he would create something that she would be remembered by. So far he has spent AED58,879 of his life savings, sold off family heirlooms and raided his pension to build the structure.

He is struggling to complete the job due to a lack of money but refuses to take donations as he wants to prove his devotion to his wife, who died in December 2011. Like the original, Mr. Kadari's version also houses the body of his late wife but it is made from red sandstone.

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ENVIRONMENT

THE IMPORTANCE OF REUSING YOUR WASTE Through advances in recycling technology, there are more options to recycle and reuse different materials, which helps in conserving as much of our resources as possible.

Recycling steel or tin can save at least 75% of the energy it would take to create steel from raw materials but metal is one of the few materials that doesn’t get down cycled in the recycling process. That means, unlike plastic, metal doesn’t lose quality in the recycling process. Once metal makes it to the recycling center, it can to be processed into a new metallic product. So our job is to ensure that the metal products we use at home, don’t end up in the trash can, but at the recycle center where they can be re-used.

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HOW ARE YOU? In Arabic we say it like this: Kaif Hal lak? (Male), Kaif Hal lich? (Female).

To answer, “I am fine.”

In Arabic we say: Ana- ba- khair, Al Humdulilah

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CONGRATULATIONS!

Zayed Humanitarian Day

Ramadan 19 which coincides with the ninth anniversary of the late HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al Nahyan's (may Allah rest his soul in peace) death, has been named Zayed Humanitarian Day. Remembering the humanitarian leader and celebrating his philanthropic initiatives, the Al Ain Residency and Foreign Affairs Department has expressed its gratitude to HH Sheikh, who has installed the spirit of giving and upheld the principles of benevolence.

The event was hosted in line with the initiative named “Love and Loyalty to Zayed”, launched by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.

Hiba Hassan, Etihad Account Manager alongside Farid Nouisser Managing Director of The Source, presented the free winning passenger ticket to Kuala Lumpur to Qudama Al Zubaidi. The response for this competition was phenomenal and we would like to thank our readers for their enthusiastic participation. We would also like to extend our gratitude and appreciation to Ethihad for their generous contribution and wish Mr. Al Zubaidi a bon voyage as he embarks on his exciting trip!

Wet, Wild and a Wonderful Eid

Join in the fun this Eid at the newly refurbished Dubai Dolphinarium. Over the 3 days of the holiday, guests to the dolphin and seal extravaganza will have the opportunity to win prizes, be entertained by mascots, enjoy complimentary kids face-painting, whilst enjoying the new look dolphinarium – an underwater, aquatic adventure featuring dolphins, killer whales and more!

Prizes include: majestic balloon flights from ‘Balloon Adventures’, Dubai seaplane tours from ‘Seawings’, exciting gift hampers from ‘Palmers’, a holiday to Turkey from ‘Cozmo Travel’ and romantic dhow cruise dinners from ‘Seaspirit’, beautiful bed sets from ‘Deyarco Furniture’.

Over 30,000 visitors per month to Dubai Dolphinarium get up close and personal to graceful bottlenose dolphins and playful seals at the action-packed live shows. Twice

per day weekly and three times per day at weekends the interactive extravaganza showcases the amazing animals' astounding skills. Watch in wonder as the dolphins and seals dance, sing, juggle, play ball, jump through hoops and even paint.

Dubai Dolphinarium is home to the UAE’s only mirror maze. The maze is a dizzying labyrinth with a visual size of over 10,000 square feet. Visitors are challenged to find their way through a baffling and disconcerting maze of mirrors, finding themselves disoriented in a bewildering network of endless corridors achieved by a complex arrangement of reflecting glass.

Once within the mirrors, they won't be able to work out which way to go and will have to use their senses of touch and adventure to work out the way.

For more information: please log on to www.dubaidolphinarium.ae

The colorful celebrations featured various activities, including documentaries about Sheikh Zayed’s life and his humanitarian efforts. Moreover, his timeless sayings were displayed on monitors in the customer waiting halls.

The final day of the Ramadan competition held at the Residency and Foreign Affairs Department entitled, “The Challenge,” concluded with a review of the life of the founding father through a question-answer session with the competitors.

Beautification drive

by Al Ain Municipality

As per the campaign “My Beautiful City” by Al Ain Municpality, more than 12000 tonnes of construction waste have been removed from the garden city of Al Ain. “The campaign was divided into three stages”, explained Huzam Abdullah Al Daheri, head of solid waste at the Public Health Department.

Starting off with a field survey to identify problematic areas, the campaign proceeded into stage two where an action plan was agreed and finally in the third stage, 831 loads of waste weighing 12,413 tonnes were successfully removed.

Mohamed Hashim, Head of Services and Emergencies - Al Ain Municipality, urges the public to report individuals and companies who dump their waste around the city, by simply dialing 993.

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ADEC’s Summer Abroad Progarm Under the patronage of HH General Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC), a total of 500 Grade 10 to Grade 11 outstanding students will be travelling to the USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, and Australia this weekend to participate in this year’s Summer Abroad Program.

“This annual program is in line with the great support of education provided by our prudent leadership in order to graduate highly qualified and skillful staff that are capable of competing in a global market”, stated HE Dr.Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Director General, ADEC. “This opportunity is awarded to distinguished students for the 8th year in a row. Students will travel to respective host countries for four weeks where they will study English, Maths, science and leadership skills. The program increases student knowledge about other cultures as they join training courses and

programs. Female students will stay at the university campus while male students will be staying with various families in order to encourage them to acquire language skills.

Moreover, a full program will be offered to students including visiting cultural sites and schools to learn more about the educational system in these countries,” added Dr.Al Khaili.

44 supervisors will accompany the students abroad, who will be responsible for following up with students during their stay and will also be provided with quality career development programs. Both supervisors and students will have medical insurance coverage while abroad, explained HE Mohammed Salem Al Dhaheri, Executive Director of School Operations, ADEC.

UAEU scientists to join “The Halifax Project” Dr. Amr Amin, Professor of Cell and Molecular Biology along with Dr. Salman Ashraf, Associate Professor of Biochemistry, both from UAE university will be joining more than 350 cancer researchers from prominent research institutions in 31 countries in The Halifax Project, an initiative that hopes to tackle cancer’s complexity.

The project is divided into two separate task forces. Where one task force deals with designing an entirely new approach to cancer therapy. The other will will assess whether or not everyday exposures to mixtures of commonly encountered chemicals have a role to play in cancer causation.

Enjoy this Eid with Hili Funcity Dr Salman excited to come out with real and tangible results for cancer This collaborative international initiative is being led by a Non-Governmental Organization called “Getting to Know Cancer”, and within the project, Dr. Amr Amin and Dr. Salman Ashraf will be working with one of 12 cross-functional teams of scientists that will each focus on a different aspect of cancer biology.

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The teams will spend the next year reviewing what we now know about cancer’s complexity to design a groundbreaking “broad-spectrum” therapeutic approach that will be aimed at many prioritized targets simultaneously.

Enjoy the festive holiday with your family and friends in the Oasis of fun with unlimited access to more than 30 attractions for all ages, including kiddy attractions and a colorful playground for the little ones, family roller-coasters, 3D Action Cinema and much more.

This Eid enjoy the very special Entertainment Program at the amphitheatre where singers, folkloric dancers, clowns and aerobatic shows will keep you entertained.

Enjoy a whole day of fun and relaxation with your family and friends.

Tickets: AED50 per person (Children under 0.89cm enter for free). Timings: (Eid-Al-Fitr) 10am-10pm. For more information log on to www.hilifuncity.ae

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Michel Bostos joins Al Ain Football Club 30 year old Brazilian winger, Michel Bastos has finally sealed his move to Al Ain Football Club.

Bastos' signing is a real coup for Al Ain, who had failed in their attempts to sign the Brazil international last summer. His addition adds to an already formidable attacking line-up that features striker Ghanaian Asamoah Gyan and the UAE’s very own Omar Abdulrahman.

HE Mohammed Abdullah bin Bdou, Al Ain football company board member said that he seemed very happy with the new addition to the champion team.

“Bastos is a big name in the football world and having him is good for the team as he has all the distinction factors and represents an added value to any team. The family atmosphere in Al Ain will make it easy for him to get in harmony with the team and we wish them all success”, stated Mohammed Abdullah bin Bdou.

Michel Bastos was welcomed at Abu Dhabi

Danat Al Ain Resort hosted media Iftar

International Airport by Al Ain FC board members and fans who came to receive the player.

for all the challenges with Al Ain and he has great hopes with the new team in the upcoming fixtures.

The player expressed his gratitude and happiness for the great welcome he had at the airport. Bastos also informed that he continued training in the past to be ready

“ I know Al Ain well and when I asked my colleagues who earlier played for Al Ain, they all encouraged me to join the champions”, Bastos concluded.

Gathered IFTAR for Horizon Staff

Danat Al Ain Resort, the popular hotel apartment among visiting tourists and businessmen in the heart of the garden city of Al Ain, organized an iftar for members of the media at their very famous Arabesque.

Ahmad Margoushy, General Manager along with Elias Shayia, Assitant Director of Sales of Danat Al Ain Resort, welcomed the media guests and thanked them for their attendance and incessant support.

The media enjoyed an extensive selection of Arabic cuisine prepared by the hotel’s expert culinary team at the restaurant.

After the delicious buffet, they enjoyed their tea& coffee at Layalina coffee, with a brief overview of the hotel renovation.

The staff of Horizon International Flight Academy gathered with their families at a local hotel for Iftar. The gathering, an annual tradition for the company, fosters a spirit of cooperation and camaraderie as the team enjoys this significant occasion together.

Iftar is one of the religious observances of Ramadan and is often a community affair, with people gathering to break their fast together. The CEO, Hareb Thani Al Dhaheri also used the opportunity to thank the staff for their hard work and dedication. Some members of staff were rewarded for exemplary performance.

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72 beggars jailed in the capital The Capital Police Directorate apprehended 72 beggars of various nationalities in the city of Abu Dhabi, including 64 males and 8 females, between the ages of 21 to 71. This was achieved as a result of the concerted efforts of the police teams and the cooperation of citizens and residents to combat this ill behavior during this auspicious month.

The Directorate indicated that the among the arrested beggars, 36 are here on visiting visas, 30 are residents, and 3 are violators of the Residency Law; stressing that it will spare nothing to combat begging and pursue beggars in an effort to completely eradicate this trend.

Brigadier General Maktoum Al Sharifi, Director of the Capital Police Directorate described begging as unacceptable behavior that the government is combating resolutely.He also highlighted the efforts of the special teams set up at all police stations to protect community members from swindlers.

“Begging paves the way for crimes, as beggars roam residential areas to stake out houses with a view to rob them. Many robberies have been carried out by beggars who had received alms from the targeted houses”, explained Brigadier General Al Sharifi. He also urged citizens and residents not to allow beggars into their homes and to refrain from sympathizing with them, regardless of their methods.

MAGICAL NIGHT 2nd Night of Eid Make your Eid celebration truly memorable and exciting with the Magical Eid Night dinner at Arabesque restaurant for only AED149* per person.

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“Citizens and residents alike now understand the real truth behind beggars, thanks to the awareness-raising campaigns carried out

by Abu Dhabi Police and to the diligent efforts exerted by the Police institution to combat this trend and other negative phenomena”, added Al Sharifi.

He urged people not to hesitate to report beggars by calling the operations room at (999) or any police station during Ramadan and normal days in an attempt to combat begging and prevent beggars from profiting by capitalizing on the people’s sympathy.

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MUBARAK from all of us at

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EID R MUBARAK

amadan is all about faith, discipline, sacrifice, humility, generosity and the spirit of giving. In this our Eid issue, we have taken the time to find some heartwarming stories consistent with the spirit of Ramadan that we hope will evoke the emotions necessary to help steer your path in the direction of righteousness. Stories that will motivate us to stand up, contribute, make a difference, take responsibility, lose petty selfish concerns, let the past go and look to the future considering what we will leave behind!

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THE CLEANING LADY During my second month of college, our professor gave us a pop quiz. I was a conscientious student and had breezed through the questions until I read the last one: "What is the first name of the woman who cleans the school?" Surely this was some kind of joke. I had seen the Cleaning woman several times. She was tall, Dark-haired and in her 50's, but how would I know her name?

I handed in my paper, leaving the last question blank. Just before class ended, one student asked if the last question would count toward our quiz grade.

"Absolutely,” said the professor. "In your careers, you will meet many people. All are significant. They deserve your attention and care, even if all you do is smile and say "hello . . .”

I've never forgotten that lesson. I also learned that her Name was Dorothy.

TWO NICKELS AND FIVE PENNIES In the days when an ice cream sundae cost much less, A 10-year-old boy entered a hotel coffee shop and Sat at a table. A waitress put a glass of water in front of him.

"How much is an ice cream sundae?" He asked.

"Fifty cents," replied the waitress.

The little boy pulled his hand out of his pocket and studied the coins in it.

"Well, how much is a plain dish of ice cream?" he inquired.

By now more people were waiting for a table and the Waitress was growing impatient. .

"Thirty-five cents," she brusquely replied.

The little boy again counted his coins.

"I'll have the plain ice cream," he said.

The waitress brought the ice cream, put the bill on the table and walked away the boy finished the ice Cream, paid the cashier and left. When the waitress came back, she began to cry as she wiped down the table.

There, placed neatly beside the empty dish, were two nickels and five pennies.

You see, he couldn't have the sundae, because he had to have enough left to leave her a tip.

GIVING ALL Many years ago, when I worked as a volunteer at a hospital, I got to know a little girl named Liz who was suffering from a rare & serious disease.

Her only chance of recovery appeared to be a blood transfusion from her 5-year old brother, who had miraculously survived the same disease and had developed the antibodies needed to combat the illness. The doctor explained the situation to her little brother, and asked the little boy if he would be willing to give his blood to his sister.

I saw him hesitate for only a moment before taking a deep breath and saying, "Yes I'll do it if it will save her." As the transfusion progressed, he lay in bed next to his sister and smiled, as we all did, seeing the color returning to her cheek.

Then his face grew pale and his smile faded.He looked up at the doctor and asked with a trembling voice, "Will I die right away, or how soon?"

The boy had misunderstood the doctor; he thought he would have to give his sister all of his blood in order to save her.

Eid Mubarak and may the lessons you have learned during the past month of sacrifice be planted permanently in your heart and soul and continue to shine throughout the entire year and for the duration of your life here on earth…

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urban woman The best eye shadow combination will be two or three shades that blend well together.

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!

Makeup

Tips & Tricks

By Etdal Abougouche

Many women want to highlight the color of their eyes and just don't know how to do it. The truth is that many times finding the right shade of makeup can make all the difference. Brown eyes, blue eyes, green eyes, or hazel eyes, all have makeup styles that can make them really "pop" out.

Choosing the right eye shadow for your eye color: IF YOU HAVE BLUE EYES Blue eyes are best enhanced by pale golds, browns, browngrays, warm bronzes and purple shades, all of which can be used to create a smoky eye effect for all skin types.

The "smoky eye" works with any eye color.

Remember, some colors that are supposed to look great on you may not. You need to experiment to find what works for you. These tips are just a little push in the right direction.

HOW TO WEAR RED LIPSTICK: Skin tone, not hair color, should determine which red lipstick looks the best on you. The newest crops of red lipsticks are sheer, which makes them easy to work with and a must for every woman's makeup bag. The modern woman should think of red lips as the beauty equivalent of the LBD (little black dress).

For a fresh, youthful take on the red lips trend, apply foundation on your lips, line your lips with a red liner and carefully apply the lipstick. Be patient when you are shopping for the perfect shade of red for your face; it takes time to find it!

DIY TINTED MOISTURIZER You don’t have to spend a fortune on a tinted moisturizer you can do it yourself by following this simple rule: Mix a pea sized amount of your foundation mixed with a pea sized amount of your moisturizer or sunscreen. Tinted moisturizer and foundation go on the same way.

Avoid too much pink as it will make your eyes look redder.

IF YOU HAVE GREEN EYES Green eyes look amazing with yellow-toned beiges, dark greens and greys.

For a more glam look, go for rich violets and purples.

You can also try metallic colors, like silver, across your eyelid and the inner corner of your eyes for a more dramatic look.

IF YOU HAVE BROWN EYES Most eye shadows look fabulous when applied, but top choices are dark browns and khakis. Intense blue colors also make brown eyes pop out.

THE 5 MINUTE FACE Here is a quick and easy way to look fabulous when time is of the essence!

Step 1: On a freshly cleansed face, apply your tinted moisturizer to look instantly refreshed.

Step 2: Use concealer under your eyes and on any spots that need covering.

Step 3: Apply face powder with a clean blush brush.

GENERAL TIPS FOR ALL EYE COLORS For blush and lip color choose neutral shades. This will keep the focus on your eyes. With the more natural look you will also appear clean and beautiful.

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Step 4: Apply one coat of mascara on your upper lashes. If you have a bit more time, line the lower rims of your eyelids with a white eye liner to instantly brighten up your eyes.

Step 5: Apply your lipstick, lip gloss or lip balm.

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“Being a great father is like shaving. No matter how good you shaved today, you have to do it again tomorrow.” - REED MARKHAM

By Yussif Abdu Salam

hanks to my dad for the life lessons he taught me. Although I wasn't always the best student I was always listening to what he was trying to teach me and my siblings.

Here are 10 life lessons that my dad tried to teach all of his kids – some of us took his advice better than others.

Money does not define us. You can make it in life, regardless of how much money you make. It’s called financial freedom and anyone can obtain it. Be responsible and committed and your money will never go to waste.

Quitting is hard. When I was eight years old, I wanted to quit football so my dad told me, “Sure, but you have to tell your teammates and coach.” I couldn’t do it. I continued playing for seven more years. Showing kids the pain of quitting will deter them from making and taking these decisions lightly. If your kid complains that a school project is too hard and that he wants to give up, tell him that’s okay, as long as he informs his teacher that he’s quitting and will take whatever mark is appropriate. Trust me, he’ll stick it out.

Other people’s feelings matter. It’s easier to connect with others if you understand their perspective, so nurture that instinct in your child.

Don’t be afraid to fail. Take risks in life and don’t let the fear of failing stop you from trying. Don't be afraid to get your heart broken; you only have one life, so take some chances.

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Competition leads to self-assurance. Children as young as four start to compete with their parents – sprinting to the car, wrestling on the couch. Let them win a lot, and then slowly ramp it up so they have to work harder for their victories.

Always give 100 percent in all that you do. In life, giving 100 percent may mean the difference between getting a promotion or losing your job. When you give 100 percent, you're more likely to maintain strong relationships with everyone that mattersw to you.

Most important of all, when you give 100 percent in all that you do, you can be proud of yourself. A strong sense of self-worth will be yours for life.

Learn from your mistakes. Kids often learn best from making mistakes and suffering the consequences of their actions.

Don’t do things out of order.

Decisions we make in life can have huge consequences . There are 4 major things you will do in your life: • Go to college and get an education.

• Establish your career.

• Get married.

• Have kids.

Follow these in order and your life will seem simple and you will struggle less. Do these out of order and you might find yourself in some very difficult situations.

Live within your means. We have become a plastic society, racking up way too much debt as families and as a nation. Living within your means allows you to save for the future.

Hard work brings luck. Sometimes we attribute other people’s good fortune to luck. I am sure that is true in some cases, but the real way to achieve good fortune is to make your own luck. Combine hard work with passion and you will find a job you really love; one that will support you and your family and excite you to turn off that alarm clock in the morning. Life does not give handouts and kids will learn this very quickly.

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candid meeting I had with an Emirati woman at her local Al Ain farm, added great meaning to American author Diane Mariechild’s simple words, “A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture and transform”.

Thuraya Bakhit Ali Abudullah Al Ketbi got married at the tender age of fifteen to an Omani gentleman and moved to Oman, where she became a mother to seven beautiful children. She was living a blessed and fulfilled life until her husband suddenly passed away due to medical complications and things took a tragic turn.

Recalling the difficult times, Thuraya went on to talk about her return to Al Ain where her children were denied the Emirati citizenship, because their father was a foreign citizen. “With the help of my own father, who lived in Al Ain, I managed to get a small stand alone tin house called Sanadaka, in the Mezyad area. Summers were extremely hot and winters were tremendously cold so living in the tin compartment was awfully uncomfortable and difficult, but we coped. Fortunately, about 10 years ago by the grace of Allah Almighty, and the generous help of the government and higher officials, my children were granted the UAE nationality and we finally moved to a new and more suitable home.” Raising seven children as a widow with no financial support was the biggest obstacle of my 20

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By Mehak Alam

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Rashid Al Ketbi life. Merit to my eldest son Rashid, who was my pillar of strength; I raised my children to become responsible and respectful adults.

Second to Allah Almighty, Rashid has been with me through the best and worst of times. Rashed was only 13 years old when his father passed away, but although he was very young he understood the burden on his shoulders and became like a father figure to his siblings. He was and still remains my right hand man”.

With no education or alternative financial option, Thuraya took over the family farm to provide for her children. “Rashid and I worked day and night in hope of living a better life. My son sacrificed his own studies and worked with me on the farm to help offer his siblings a brighter future - I couldn’t have made it without Rashid.” Thuraya explains, and continues to praise Rashid who is now a father of four and serving in the UAE military whilst continuing his education.

Adding to the stress of being a single mother, her youngest child Saeed was deaf and had severe behavioral issues. “Saeed was the most difficult child to deal with. He lost his ability to speak and hear when he was two years old, and he became very stubborn and irritable. He would try jumping out of moving cars and would throw tantrums pleading for things that I couldn’t afford to give him.

But Alhumdillah, things have changed and he is currently studying abroad in America which gives me great pride as a mother”.

During our conversation Thuraya served Kahwa (Arabic coffee) and freshly grown dates from her farm, where she still spends most of her time. “I visit my farm twice a day and continue to work side by side with the hired help. We have camels, sheep, goats, cows and chickens that keep us busy on a daily basis. I love being actively involved and find great pleasure and peace being at my farm,” explained Thuraya.

Rashid and I worked day and night in hope of living a better life. My son sacrificed his own studies and worked with me on the farm to help offer his siblings a brighter future - I couldn’t have made it without Rashid become very irresponsible by focusing far too much on ridiculous things like Blackberry’s. Women from my time did everything on their own: we raised our own children, cleaned our own homes, helped our husbands, we did it all, on our own, without hired help.

We were social and hospitable with neighbors, family and friends.

We worked incredibly hard yet we never complained. We were exceptionally patient, content and grateful for the simplest things that we were granted in life”.

The loving and caring grandmother of 17 grandchildren is a true example of a supermom and is a great role model for the contemporary mothers of today. She was enthusiastic to share some words of wisdom which helped her cope with some of the most trying times in her life.

Life Lessons

• Don’t rely on others to make things happen.

• There is no one better to teach children proper etiquette and the difference between right and wrong than their parents. So be active in your children’s lives and lead by example.

• The best things in life cannot be purchased; they are granted through your own good deeds.

“When we first started out, I didn’t have any hired help; I did everything on my own. I took care of the animals, planted the crops, setup the water pumps and managed all the household chores. It’s hard to break old habits, so I still do as much as I can (given my age) on my own including housework.” explained the proud owner of the 5 million dirham famous racing camel, Abu Sukhun.

But camels and farming were not all we talked about during my visit with Thuraya. I asked her how she views today’s young women and how they compare to the women of her era. “Today’s young ladies go to school or to work, return home, have lunch and hideaway in their rooms. They have become entirely reliant on housemaids and expect them to do everything for them. They are oblivious to what is happening in their homes, families, neighborhoods and have

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You have to Spend Money to

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By Flo Joe

hard lesson I’ve learned as a business owner is that you need to spend some money to make money. You need to take calculated risks with your business in order to see it grow and pay you even more money down the road.

The bottom line is this; while I understand that every dollar you don’t spend goes into your pocket as a small business owner, if your goal is to attracted new customers, you need to spend a little to make a little more. As you scale that up and spend more, you should be making more and more money. Don’t be afraid to spend money on quality investments in your business, as the results down the road should more than pay off and help continue to grow your business.

Too many business owners spend too little on marketing, thinking that not spending is the same as saving. This is not correct. The old saying, “You’ve got to spend money to make money,” is true in this case. Your success is determined by how well you market–that is, how well you are able to build relationships and engage with your prospects and clients.

Now, I am not saying that you have to spend a lot. In fact, your main asset as a business owner is your creativity. Business owners need to find unique ways to maximize their creativity so that they leverage l i m i t e d marketing budgets. And let’s face it, all businesses, no matter their size, place limits on their marketing budgets.

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their prospects and clients. Thinking you can do it all and do it well with no money is unrealistic.

If you aren’t willing to spend money on a website, marketing, education etc, how do you think your business is going to survive?

There is something in business called “Return on Investment” (ROI) and it’s a term you should get used to thinking about often.

Let’s say you spend AED375 on an advertisement and received 3 clients from that advertisement at AED275 per hair appointment.

Of the 3 hair appointments you’ve provided you made AED825.

You spent AED375 on the ad so deduct that from the AED825 and you actually made AED450. And that is just on those 3 hair appointments. Suppose 2 of those clients come to see you once a month on average at AED275 per hair appointment. That right there is AED550 per month on top of the AED300 you already made in the beginning from your advertisement. If those 2 clients continue to see you each once a month you have made nearly AED7350 in one year from the AED375 ad. Had you not spent the money and placed the ad, you would never have seen these clients and would never have made the money earned since that time. And that’s not even counting the money you made from possible referrals from those new clients. Do you see the importance of investing?

Investing in your business is something you have to be willing to do if you are going to make it as an entrepreneur. I know it can be hard at first, but I promise you that the more you are willing to invest in your business, the more successful you are going to be.

If you can let go of the power money has over you, investing it into your business will be so much easier. All successful businesses have a budget allotted towards different expenses within the business.

Do you think they stress out every time they have to spend money on their website fees or advertising fees? Of course not! They’ve most likely already sat down and figured out what their budget will be for each expense in their business.

Throughout the years my expenses have changed within their respective categories, but one thing has always remained the same; I have ALWAYS been willing to invest money so that my business will continue to thrive and grow.

diary See what's going on in Al Ain from Aug 8th - 22nd COMMUNITY GROUPS & ACTIVITIES SUMMER CAMP:

Get into the summer spirit.

Until 15th August, 8:30am-2pm.

Admission from AED 99. Danat Al Ain Resort. Call 03 704 6103 or email info.alain@danathotels.com or visit www.danathotels.com/ Hotels-Resorts/Danat-Al-Ain-Resort

AL FOAH MALL EID FESTIVAL

Celebrate your 3 Days of Eid with entertaining activities including Dabka Dance, Tanoura Dance, Oud Player, Aradha Folk, UAE Folk Dance, UAE Singer, Key Board Singer, Magic Show, Henna & Cartoon Characters @ Al Foah Mall. For More details Call 03 7041010 or visit www.alfoahmall.com.

KHATAM AL SHAKLA FESTIVAL:

Experience an array of cultural activities. Until 3rd day of Eid, 8pm-2am. Heritage Theme Park-Al Ain Sportplex. Call 050 8396967 or email moonface. pledges@gmail.com

AYLA HOTEL:

Ramadan and Eid Festival 2013:

Experience festivity and an ambiance of togetherness during the month of Ramadan!

Until August 11, 4pm-12am.

Free Admission. Al Khabisi Hall2. Al Ain Convention Centre. Call 03 763 7686 or visit www.adnec. ae/al-ain-convention-centre/ whatson

Celebrate Eid with family and friends over Eid Brunches.

2nd & 3rd Eid Day. AED 99 per adult, kids under 12 are subject to 50% discount and kids under 6 eat for FREE. Call 03 761 0111 or email f.b@aylahotels.com or visit www.aylahotels.com

DANAT AL AIN RESORT:

Make your Eid celebrations truly memorable and exciting with Magical Eid Night. 2nd day of Eid. AED149.

Arabesque. Call 03 704 6000, email fnb.alain@danathotels.com or visit www.danathotels.com/Hotels-Resorts/ Danat-Al-Ain-Resort

Al Ain Rotana: This Eid treat your family and friends with a bubbly brunch! Every Friday, 12:30pm-3:30pm.

AED149. Zest. Call or 754 5111, email fb.alain@rotana.com or visit www.rotana.com/alainrotana

Buy 4 tickets for the price of 3

With This Voucher in The Source Magazine, you can purchase 4 tickets for the price of 3 At Hili Fun City, classic and traditional family fun is what we're all about. Enjoy unlimited access to more than 30 attractions, ranging from gentle rides for the little ones, to fun family roller-coasters, thrilling rides for teenagers and an amphitheatre for live shows. Our beautifully landscaped and shaded gardens, with designated BBQ areas, are ideal for family picnics. Voucher is valid till December 31st, 2013

For more info please visit: www.hilifuncity.ae or call 03-7845542 Prices are subject to changes. Park is closed on Sundays and during the month of Ramadan. Wednesdays are reserved for ladies only.

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Emirati Women in the UAE

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hroughout the history of the region, women have been a vital part of society. In the past, the men of this region would leave for up to four months to work in the pearl and fish industries, leaving the women responsible for looking after the family’s agricultural needs and raising children. This was not an easy task in the desert´s harsh landscape and women were respected for their ability to work in such difficult conditions.

on the 8th of February 1973. In 1975, the First Lady went on to unite all the women's organisations in the UAE as the UAE Women's Federation. The UAE Women's Federation is an autonomous body with its own budget and planning. Its priority in the early days of the UAE was to promote education amongst women. Now that this goal has been met, the Federation focuses on comprehensive social planning, including the role of women in the workplace.

Throughout time, the role of women in the UAE has grown in line with the country's development. Since the commencement of the Federation, the Supreme Council members have been committed to improving women´s lives.

UAE women have taken advantage of the educational opportunities available after the discovery of oil. More and more women are continuing on to higher education. The majority of students at UAE University and the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) are women. Besides the traditional fields of education and health, there are many women graduates working in various disciplines such as engineering, science, media and communications, computer technology, law, commerce, and the oil industry.

As the late President Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan said, "Nothing could delight me more than to see the woman taking up her distinctive position in society. Nothing should hinder her progress. Like men, women deserve the right to occupy high positions according to their capabilities and qualifications."

The right of UAE women to take part in the development of all areas of their society is laid out in the UAE Constitution, adopted when the federation was founded in 1971. It states that social justice should apply to all and that, before the law, women are equal to men. They enjoy the same legal status, claim to titles and access to education. They have the right to practice the profession of their choice. Moreover, in accordance with the Islamic principles upon which the Constitution is based, women are guaranteed the right to inherit property. Although women had these rights before the unification of the emirates, the Constitution reinforced them in legal terms applied throughout the country.

In order to implement the late Sheikh Zayed's vision of a modern society based on Arab and Islamic traditions, his wife Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak has worked tirelessly to promote the role of women since the creation of the Federation. She founded the first women's society in the country, the Abu Dhabi Women's Society, 26

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Illiteracy, which affected up to 85 percent of UAE women at the outset of the federation, had fallen to 7.6 percent by 2005, with female participation at elementary and middle schools equaling that of their male counterparts. In subsequent years, national women have surpassed UAE men and now account for 56.3 percent of students at schools and 70.8 percent of students attending university.

The percentage of female employees participating in the workforce quadrupled between 1980 and 1990, with the total number of national females working in all fields reaching 100,000 by 2010.

There is a women's corps within the Armed Forces, and a women's military training college has been established in Abu Dhabi, bearing the name of one the great heroines of Arab history, Khawla bint Al Azwar. The women of the UAE are actively involved in their country's development.

The UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, said, "Arab women are half our community and are sometimes better than men. Perhaps in the past she has lagged behind, but today she is growing to better heights in our society and is able to achieve goals within our communities. She will only grow."

Sources: www.uaeinteract.com, www.ecssr.ac.ae, http://www.sheikhmohammed.ae, Father of Dubai, Graeme Wilson, Media Prima, 1999

health & lifestyle lymphatic system all target the waste and toxins that otherwise would build up in our tissues. We take these forms of detox for granted, never realizing how important they are to our well-being.

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.

Detoxify Your Body

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By Nadia Hussain

n the modern world we live in, toxins and chemicals are all around us. In our drinking water, in the air that we breathe, in the food we eat, in our beauty products and even in our furniture. Even if you try to eat organic food, use organic beauty products and make your own laundry detergent, toxins are unavoidable, simply because they are everywhere.

Detoxification is all about resting, cleaning and nourishing your body from the inside out.

It eliminates toxins from the body and adds healthy nutrients instead. There are so many benefits such as weight loss, better skin, fewer digestive issues, reduction of general aches and pains, increased energy and disease prevention. Detoxification has been around for centuries and practiced by a variety of cultures and ancient healing systems. In today’s toxic rich environment, the need to detoxify is even more important than ever especially for those who may suffer from unexplained fatigue, slow bowels, skin issues and allergies.

A diet that is specifically intended to rid the body of toxins is referred to as a detox, or cleansing diet. This is usually a diet rich in natural foods and one which avoids processed or hard to digest foods such as fatty meats, ghee, and rich dairy products. Other than body detox, there are colon cleanses, liver and gallbladder cleanses and master cleanses, which incorporate all of the above. Most body detox diets have severe food limitations which can make the diet restrictive in nature. It's for this very reason that you should not embark upon a detox diet without the guidance of a medical practitioner.

Many people think of detoxification as something we only need to do to get rid of unusual or excess toxins in the body, but the truth is, we do it all the time. Every time you exhale, every time you urinate or move your bowels, you’re detoxing, because the wastes you eliminate and the air you exhale include many of those molecules that your body is trying to get rid of. The liver, kidneys, spleen, and

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Our bodies are naturally built to detoxify us. Every day, we eliminate and neutralize toxins through our colon, liver, kidneys, lungs, lymph, and skin. It’s just that, in this day and age, these organs often get over-worked from the constant barrage of toxins from pollution, animal products, and processed foods.

When our natural detoxification system is not working at its best, toxins accumulate and can lead to damage. So when our built-in detox systems get bogged down and start falling behind on their work, the results can be ugly and eventually, even deadly.

That’s why the best approach to supporting your body’s natural detox systems is an ongoing one. By taking a few simple, daily steps, you can help scrub each of your body’s major elimination systems and enable them to function more efficiently. This empowers your body’s immune and repair systems to do the work they were meant to do; keeping you healthy, vital and resilient, even in the face of unpredictable challenges.

Some gradual, sustainable lifestyle shifts that promote detoxification from the inside out are: 1. Initial step is to reduce your toxic load. Eliminate coffee, refined sugar, saturated fats and cigarettes from your diet.

2. Eat plenty of fibre, including brown rice and organicallygrown fresh fruits and vegetables. Beets, radishes, artichokes, cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower are excellent detoxifying foods.

3. Cleanse and protect the liver by taking herbs and drinking green tea.

4. Take vitamin C, which helps the body produce glutathione, a liver compound that drives away toxins 5. Drink at least two quarts of water daily.

6. Breathe deeply to allow oxygen to circulate more completely through your system.

7. Transform stress by emphasizing positive emotions.

8. Sweat in a sauna so your body can eliminate wastes through perspiration.

9. Dry-brush your skin or try detox foot spas/foot baths to remove toxins through your pores. Special brushes are available at natural products stores.

10. Exercise at least one hour a day.

city reviews

Celebrate Eid at Green Mubazzarah

By Mehak Alam

Like every year, picnic spots will witness traditional festivity on Eid holidays, as people try to make the best of their time and enjoy visiting recreational spots and parks with family and friends.

One picnic spot in the garden city of Al Ain that you will always find crowded during Eid, is the ever popular Green Mubazzarah, located at the base of Jebel Hafeet.

Parking spaces at Green Mubazzarah are always occupied, and long queues of vehicles are seen anxiously waiting to find a place to park. So make sure you leave home early, to avoid traffic chaos.

Once you parked your car, your next move should always be to find a good spot to sit and enjoy the rest of the day. If you are a swimming fan, you can always visit the swimming pool area (separate for men and women) or simply soak your feet in the hot water springs.

In case you are accompanied by kids, then you definitely must take them to the playing areas with swings, jungle-gyms, and slides. A man-made boat lake that operates only until sunset, mini-trains, camel and pony rides, will keep the entire family busy.

You may also come across a few budget-friendly stall-holders selling snacks, tea (Karak) and soft drinks in addition to the fast-food outlets conveniently located around the park. If you love to BBQ and eat homemade food away from home, then the specifically located BBQ sections are where you have to be. A beautiful Sheesha spot is another popular attraction.

Don’t forget to watch the traditional Emirati dance performances that add a local entertainment flavour to the scene. The first two days of Eid are family days and bachelors are not allowed to enter until 8:30pm.

my world

The

LAND of lakes

By Marianne Makdisi

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my world So huge they’re traversed by ocean-going tankers, North America’s Great Lakes offer spectacular beauty and recreational opportunities galore.

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ne of the things I was looking forward to about our trip to the US last summer was revisiting all our favourite lakes in Minnesota. We lived in Minneapolis for nearly five years, before moving to Dubai, and I loved the fact that, despite being more than a thousand miles from either coast, Minnesota is virtually a seaboard state, thanks to Lake Superior, which connects to the Atlantic via the St Lawrence Seaway.

seaport city of Duluth. Queuing up beside the vessel (bobbing about in surprisingly choppy water, and that was just the harbour), I was astonished to see women in floaty, chiffon dresses and heels with smartly dressed partners. They were led to the lower deck for a more slap-up meal, while the pizza eaters were herded to the busy, upper decks for a floating, soggy-pizza buffet. The sunset cruise was wonderful, though – as was the rest of Minnesota.

The name Minnesota is a Sioux word meaning “land of sky-tinted water” and with 15,000 smaller lakes dotting the landscape, 95 per cent of Minnesotans live within 10 minutes of a body of water.

Located on the Canada-US border, the Great Lakes represent the largest expanse of fresh water in the world. The region, which is the size of continental Europe, encompasses eight US states (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin), as well as the Canadian province of Ontario. If you’re really eager to squeeze in as much as possible, it’s also a holiday that can be combined with a stay in New York City or Toronto.

Shortly after our arrival, however, I realised that our sons – who were too young to remember anything about our time living in the US – hadn’t quite grasped the concept of a scenic lake surrounded by nature with no belly-dancing fountains on it. “Another lake?” my older son would ask, letting out a sigh as long as the Mississippi. “Is it indoors or outdoors?” his brother piped up once.

I was greatly relieved when, after a few days, they started to appreciate the natural beauty surrounding us, especially once they discovered they could kayak, ride pedalos and learn to fish. And they were definitely won over by Lake Superior, the largest of the Great Lakes, which, for personal reasons, is one of my favourite spots on Earth.

MOTHER SUPERIOR: To call Lake Superior a lake is the biggest under-statement there is. Rather like calling the Burj Khalifa a high-rise, or the Himalayas a series of hills. A body of water that measures nearly 350 miles from tip to tip and has 350 shipwrecks, tempestuous storms and numerous lighthouses, is to me – an English girl at heart – far more than a lake. The three quadrillion gallons it contains would cover all of Canada, the US, Mexico and South America with one foot of water. Seriously impressive, for a lake.

Known for its breathtaking wilderness, tumbling streams and hiking, canoeing and fishing opportunities, the state hosts Voyageurs National Park, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, 66 state parks, 58 state forests and two national forests – every corner of which is smiled on by Mother Nature.

TOURING THE LAKES: We had so much to do in Minnesota we didn’t venture any further, but if you’re flying to this region from the UAE you can certainly turn your trip into a Great Lakes tour and see a few more states.

The Great Lakes began to form some 10,000 years ago at the end of the last glacial period, when retreating ice sheets carved basins into the land that were then filled with meltwater. Along with Lake Superior, there’s Lakes Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontario, which together are sometimes referred to as the North Coast or Third Coast by some US citizens.

Dairy farms and fruit orchards can be found in abundance, meaning there’s no shortage of fresh pie and ice cream for hungry travellers, while the lakes themselves offer beaches, islands, dunes, resort towns and scenic lighthouse-dotted vistas.

Should you tire of these wondrous inland seas and fancy an urban pace, there are numerous cities to visit too, including the region’s largest Chicago, perched on the shores of Lake Michigan and known for its magnificent skyline; Milwaukee; the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul; Detroit; Indianapolis, Columbus and Cleveland - all unique and with varied historical and cultural backdrops.

Having taken a little jaunt up Minnesota’s beautiful, craggy North Shore by car and train, we decided to experience the vastness of the lake by boat. A ‘pizza boat’ to be precise, leaving from the The Source

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recipes

Coconut Chocolate Bars INGREDIENTS: 4 cups regular rolled oats | 1 1/4 cups white sugar | 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder | 1 cup butter or margarine, softened | 2 tablespoons strong coffee | 1 teaspoon vanilla extract | 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened baking chocolate, melted | 1/3 cup coconut flakes Method: • Mix the oats, sugar, and cocoa together in a bowl. Add the butter, and use your hands to mix the ingredients together to make a thick dough. Mix in the coffee, vanilla, and chocolate until thoroughly blended.

• Place the coconut flakes in a small bowl. Pinch off small amounts of dough and roll between your hands to make small balls, about 1-1/2 inches in diameter. Roll the balls in the coconut flakes. Balls are ready to eat, or may be refrigerated 2 hours to become firmer.

Date Squares

Rocky Road Bars

INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups rolled oats | 1 1/2 cups sifted pastry flour | 1/4 teaspoon salt | 3/4 teaspoon baking soda | 1 cup packed brown sugar | 3/4 cup butter, softened | ¼ kilo pitted dates, diced |1 cup water | 1/3 cup packed brown sugar | 1 teaspoon lemon juice

INGREDIENTS: 12 graham crackers (can be substituted with tea biscuits) | 2 cups miniature marshmallows | 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips | 1/2 cup salted peanuts | 1/2 cup butter | 1/2 cup packed brown sugar | 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

METHOD: • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

• In a large bowl, combine oats, pastry flour, salt, 1 cup brown sugar, and baking soda. Mix in the butter until crumbly. Press half of the mixture into the bottom of a 9 inch square baking pan.

• In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the dates, water, and 1/3 cup brown sugar. Bring to a boil, and cook until thickened. Stir in lemon juice, and remove from heat.

Spread the filling over the base, and pat the remaining crumb mixture on top.

• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in preheated oven, or until top is lightly toasted. Cool before cutting into squares.

METHOD: • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

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Arrange graham crackers to cover the entire bottom of a 15x10 inch pan. Sprinkle marshmallows, chocolate chips, and peanuts over the graham crackers.

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In a small saucepan, cook the butter and brown sugar until dissolved. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Pour evenly over the ingredients in the pan. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Store in the refrigerator for 3 days or the freezer for 1 month.

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What You’ll Need Poster board cut in 3 different sizes, 4-5 used CDs, A pair of scissors, UHU adhesive glue, Aluminum foil, Transparent tape, Double sided tape, An adult to help you!

This is what you are going to do: • Freeze the CDs in the refrigerator for 5-10 minutes.

• Take out the frozen CD’s and using scissors cut them in small pieces but in different shapes.

• Using glue, randomly stick the pieces on the poster boards.

• Take the aluminum foil and tape it on the backside of the poster boards.

This adds weight and frames the edges of the poster boards.

• Fix the poster boards side-by-side on the wall with the help of double sided tape.

• Then voila you are done!

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‫ •لوح ملصقات مقسم لثالثة أحجام مختلفة‬ ‫ أقراص مدمجة قدمية‬5 – 4• ‫ •مقص‬ ‫ رسيع االلتصاق‬UHU ‫ •غراء‬ ‫ •رقائق أملنيوم‬ ‫ •رشيط الصق شفاف‬ ‫ •رشيط الصق مزدوج‬ !‫ •شخص بالغ ملساعدتك‬

:‫ستقوم بالخطوات التالية‬

.‫ دقائق‬10 – 5 ‫ •ج ّمد القرص املدمج يف الرباد ملدة‬ ‫ •أخرج القرص املدمج املجمد وباستخدام املقص‬ .‫اجعله قطع صغرية وبأشكال مختلفة‬ ‫ ألصق القطع الصغرية بشكل‬،‫ •باستخدام الغراء‬ .‫عشوايئ عىل لوح امللصقات‬ ‫ •ألصق ورق القصدير باستخدام الرشيط الالصق عىل‬ ‫ هذه الخطوة تساعد‬.‫الجهة الخلفية أللواح امللصقات‬ . ‫عىل زيادة الوزن ومتانة الحواف لأللوح‬ ‫ •ألصق ألواح امللصقات جنبا إىل جنب عىل الحائط‬ .‫بواسطة رشيط الصق مزدوج‬

Riddles 1. What starts with a P and ends with an E and has a million letters in it?

2. When does a cart come before a horse?

3. What is the center of gravity?

3- The letter V!

Messiness: Low, Age: 7+ , Estimated time: 15 Minutes

‫طريقة ممتعة الستخدام‬ !..‫أقراصك المدمجة القديمة‬

Answers: 1- Post Office, 2- In the dictionary,

Mosaic CD art for your wall

‫ ما هو؟‬،‫) يكتب وال يقرأ‬1 ‫) ما هو اليشء الذي‬2 ‫يسمع بال أذن ويتكلم بال‬ ‫لسان؟‬ ‫) ابن املاء وإذا تركته يف‬3 ‫ هل عرفته؟‬،‫املاء مات‬ ‫ الثلج‬3- ،‫ الهاتف‬2- ،‫ القلم‬1- :‫اإلجابات‬

Arts and Crafts

Sourceling

Colour me!

Hi! My name is Raihan and I am 5 years old.

I have just completed pre-school and I am excited to go to Grade 1. I study at The International School of Choueifat Khalifa City, in Abu Dhabi. I spend my free time either playing video games on my iPad or swimming. Over the weekend you can find me playing in the malls, shopping with my mom or playing with my dad and my younger brother. I try to keep things organized, clean and tidy. I would like to be a professional swimmer one day!

!‫ل ّون هنا‬

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

‫ وأنا‬،‫ أمتمت مرحلة رياض األطفال‬.‫مرحبا! اسمي ريحان وعمري خمس سنوات‬ ‫ يف مدينة‬،‫ أرتاد مدرسة الشويفات الدولية‬.‫متحمس للغاية الرتياد الصف األول األسايس‬ .‫ أقيض وقت فراغي إما باللعب عىل جهازي "آي باد" أو بالسباحة‬.‫ أبوظبي‬،‫خليفة‬ ‫ أو‬،‫ وأتسوق برفقة أمي‬،‫ ستجدين أجول يف األسواق التجارية‬،‫خالل عطلة نهاية األسبوع‬ .‫ أحاول الحفاظ عىل أشيايئ مرتبة ونظيفة قدر اإلمكان‬.‫ألعب برفقة أيب وأخي األصغر‬ !‫كام وأحلم بأن أصبح سباحا محرتفا ذات يوم‬ ‫ للعدد القادم‬The Source ‫األهل الكرام الذين يرغبون برتشيح طفلهم لعمود طفل‬ ‫ كلمة فقط إىل الربيد االلكرتوين‬100 ‫إرسال صورة وسرية ذاتية من‬ sourcelings@thesourceuae.com

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Book Review

Infinity and Me, is about a young girl Uma who can’t help feeling small when she looks up at the night sky where she sees infinite stars. Along with her family and friends she ponders the concept of infinity. Is infinity a number that grows forever? Is it an endless racetrack? Could infinity be in an ice cream cone?

Uma soon finds that the way to think about this big idea may just be . . . Infinite.

‫لمحة عن كتاب‬

‫رحلة دانة‬

‫ وتتوق للخروج من‬،‫اللؤلؤة دانة تحب املغامرات‬ ‫ عىل عكس صديقتها‬،‫كل جديد‬ ّ ‫البحر واكتشاف‬ ‫ وكم سعدت حني اشرتاها أحد التجار‬،‫اللؤلؤة موزة‬ ‫وجعلها يف عقد أهداه إىل ابنته دانة! ترسد القصة‬ ‫رحلة انتقال اللؤلؤة من أعامق البحر إىل عقد اللؤلؤ‬ .‫عىل صدر الصغرية دانة‬ ‫ جوانا مارتنز‬:‫ صالحة غابش | رسوم‬:‫نص‬

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