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Issue 68 | March 6-20, 2014

Celebrate the women in your life

Are you a March 8th International Women's Day distracted driver? A man and his machines

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Contents 8 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

10 NEWS

All the news from around Al Ain

13 FEATURE

The Final Chat

14 URBAN WOMAN

International Women's Day

16 STUFF FOR MEN

The Power of a Thousdand

ENTERTAINMENT Hollywood & Bollywood gossip

SOCIAL & COMMUNITY FORUM Listen to your teens and understand their struggles

MY WORLD Sri Lanka: An island jewel

20 HEALTH & LIFESTYLE

RECIPES The egg plant goes Italian at One to One

22 AL MAJLIS

TIME OUT

24 FAMILY

SOURCEKIDS

Choosing the right Exercise Shoe

“Little Red Corvette” A Man’s first love

Go green this picnic season

26 FASHION

Aldo goes to the Oscars

28 CULTURE AND HERITAGE Tying the knot local style

29 DIARY

What are your plans for next week? Take a look at our diary for the latest events happening around town

30 CITY REVIEW

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MANAGING DIRECTOR Farid Nouisser EDITOR IN CHIEF Mahra Saeed Al Muhairi ENGLISH EDITOR Brenda Chandler EDITORIAL ASSISTANT / WRITER Komal R.Lakhani ARABIC EDITOR Samir Safadi SENIOR TRANSLATOR Haidi Sbahi SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER & PHOTOGRAPHER Sikkandar Sharpudeen DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Joe Mathew ADVERTISING advertising@thesourceuae.com

hat if we took a man and gave him the ability to endure increased pain thresholds, made him more sensitive and compassionate, gave him incredible inner strength with which to endure endless amounts of suffering and discrimination and gave him the ability to nurture, become selfless and love unconditionally. And what if we took that man and increased his level of patience, pride, honour and humility, and then made him more vulnerable yet stronger than ever before, and last but certainly not least, created him in the shape of infinite and ageless beauty; what would we have?

We would have created the greatest gift any man could ever hope to be given; a woman! Women are the ultimate gift to men from God and as such, were put on earth to be protected, honoured, respected and above all loved! March 8th marks International Women’s Day and is a day for women to celebrate their femininity and remind the world of their power and potential. It is also a day designed to remind men to hold their ultimate gifts in the highest regard not only on March 8th, but every day of the year in appreciation of a gift that they quite often do not deserve and could most certainly not survive without! International Women’s Day is also and most important of all, a day to create awareness for, and remind the world of the social and political issues that have and continue to affect women on a global scale. I have been blessed with Kaarin (my Sweet Pea) and I am certain that heaven is and has been missing an angel for more than 20 years now, because this angel has been by my side watching over me and nurturing our family with the kind of unconditional love that only a woman can bring to your heart and home!

CONTRIBUTORS Dr. Nadia Hussain, Dr. Talal Mohammed Al Darwich, Jeff Skinner, Marianne Makdisi, K.Radhskishan

On March 8th and every other day for that matter, take the time to pay tribute to the mothers, daughters, grandmothers, sisters, aunts nieces, wives and girlfriends that brighten up our world.

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HIGHWAY TURNED TO DESERT

A storm in south Devon left a trail of destruction as freak waves sent sand and rocks crashing inland. The A379 Slapton Road in Torcross which is one of five local routes had to be closed for days.

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Four people had to be rescued from their cars, while the coastguard, police and fire service were called after storm-spotters put their lives in danger at a car park. Coastguard crews themselves became stuck as they tried to rescue residents, after which a major clean-up operation was under taken. Damage along the railway line at Dawlish forced engineers to craft a make-shift seawall out of containers. Three days later residents were able to return home after being evacuated twice in 10 days.

PET: Cat NAME: Mamma AGE: Adult LOCATION: Al Ain This beauty was rescued in the street along with five new born kittens. She has been nursed back to health and is ready to go to a permanent home! All her babies have been adopted, but Mamma is still waiting for the perfect home. She is calm, quiet and likes to sit back next to you. When not relaxing she also loves to play soccer with bottle caps and stalk a piece of yarn. She is currently living in a guest room, where she is bored and alone most of the day. Think you can offer her a foster or forever home? Adopt - Me would love to hear from you. If you would like to meet Mamma, contact Samara from Animal Welfare Al Ain on 050 4489-601. For more information on Mamma and other animals looking for a home, visit www. adopt-me.ae

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Al Ain Rotana’s fourth Walkathon for a cause

Al Ain Rotana, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Theyab Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, in collaboration with the UAE Red Crescent, will be hosting the third Walkathon for Children with Cancer on the 14th of March 2014. Mr. Ayman Gharib, the General Manager of Al Ain Rotana said, “We started sponsoring such charitable activities a couple of years ago, for we believe that as an established organization in the Emirates, we have a responsibility to help the community.

We are not only a business but also have a social responsibility to serve the people of our community. The first walkathon held in 2011, raised over AED 70,000, the second one held in 2012 raised a remarkable AED 180,000 and the third one held in 2013 raised AED 118000. This year we are expecting many more participants as the walkathon has become an annual event for schools, businesses and other groups.

We know that the people of the UAE, locals and expatriates alike, care deeply about helping others, especially children who are courageously facing a huge battle.” Mr. Gharib added, “With the help of His Highness Sheikh Theyab Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan and the companies who support us in this worthwhile activity, as we have new major sponsors this year as TMKN, we hope to top the earlier walkathons’ tremendous achievements.

We invite everyone to support and participate on the 14th March2014 from 9:00am until 11:00am. Registration, at AED 10, has already started and will remain open until the day of the event. Every dirham raised will go to the UAE Red Crescent to support research on pediatric oncology.” The walkathon will be followed by a small gathering at the hotel where children can enjoy a variety of activities such as games and entertainment, face and sand painting.

One to One opens its new spa One to One Hotel and Resort Ain Al Faida has opened the doors to its new spa. The One to One SPA crowns the top floor of this historic hotel.

African Acrobats come to Al Ain

A group of African Acrobats have come down to Al Ain to perform at Hili Fun City. Amusement park goers will be thrilled with the work of this talented group as they jump through tiny hoops, eat and breathe fire. We were on the edge of our city as the group made formations that the average man could not even imagine. Four shows are being held daily in two categories. The first is where the group performs creative and heart pounding stunts and the second where they interact with the audience and invite them to the stage to perform simple things like jumping a rope. They also speak different languages keeping the audience amazed. The acrobatic troop’s performance is completed by the African Bazar set up outside selling arts and handicrafts typical to Africa. The area surrounding the amphitheatre is designed to replicate Africa with little hay huts and drum beat music.

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The Spa’s concept aims at combining an inviting atmosphere with an authentic Arabic experience. On offer are a range of signature therapies in each of the 8 treatment rooms with a view of the river. The facility also consists of 2 luxurious Jacuzzis, 2 private Moroccan baths and separate salons for women and men. The spa’s concept encompasses the abundance of nature in Al Ain from its mountains and river.

“Our new spa will offer a range of signature and locally-inspired therapies in all of its UAE properties” commented Philippe Harb One to One Chief operating officer. The opening was initiated with an official ribbon cutting by General Manager Mr. Joseph El Hajj, and Spa Manager Ms. Rita Maan.

Sharjah exhibition receives 1000 artworks from around the globe

Committee of Sharjah Exhibition for Children's Book Illustrations begins to select submissions for the third edition of the Sharjah Exhibition for Children's Book Illustrations. The committee consists of an elite group of experts, including Dr Reem Heeba, Professor at the College of Fine Arts at University of Cairo, Iraqi artist Alaa Kazem, and Lebanese artist Senan Hallaq will select the best works to be reviewed by the judging jury. The winning works will be showcased during the Sharjah Children's Reading Festival, due to take place from 15-25 April.

Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, in order to improve the visual content of children's books in compliance with the text. He emphasized the prominent cultural role played by Sharjah in all cultural areas to enhance its internationally recognized reputation as the capital of Arab and Islamic culture.

Ahmed Bin Rakkad Al Ameri, Director of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), highlighted the importance of this unique exhibition, which receives great support from His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the

The Judging Committee, will be selecting three winners, the first prize of $8,000, the second $6,000, and the third $4,000. Outstanding artworks will furthermore be recognized with three incentive awards, each worth $1,000.

Al Ameri also pointed out that the Sharjah Exhibition for Children's Book Illustrations is the sole fair in the Middle East that invites professional artists from around the world to participate.

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Exchange program at Al Ain zoo a Success! As a leader in arid wildlife conservation and as part of its commitment to improving genetic diversity, Al Ain Zoo has successfully conducted an animal exchange with Al Areen Wildlife Park in Bahrain. The initiative comprised the exchange of endangered species, including Dama gazelle, Arabian oryx, Scimitar-horned oryx, Arabian sand cat, Arabian wolves, African turtles, elands, wildebeest and ponies. The animals were exchanged over a period of four days following months of careful coordination, planning and monitoring by both organisations. Al Ain Zoo welcomed 17 animals from Al Areen Wildlife Park, and the Zoo in turn arranged for 34 animals to be transported to the Wildlife Park. All the animals involved in the exchange underwent a series of medical checks and were issued accredited certifications, including special certificates for animals listed under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). The animals were then placed under quarantine for approximately one month to ensure their safety and rule out any medical problems, or diseases. After successfully completing

Awarness campaign about Down’s Syndrome A large number of residents, families, friends, caregivers, physicians and healthcare providers joined the 21 special needs children last weekend at Al Ain Zoo. The event, organised by the Down’s Syndrome Support Group at Tawam Hospital, was aimed at raising awareness about the condition and supporting those who have it. “Down’s syndrome is not a disease that needs to be cured, it’s simply a condition,” said Dr Jennifer Price Corder, consultant physician, general paediatrics, Tawam Hospital. In the past, people with Down’s syndrome were not given the opportunity to learn because people mistakenly thought that they were unable to, said Dr Corder. “Today, things are different. We know if we do not set our expectations too low they will surprise us with what they can do. We know this because these children have become musicians and artists and athletes and actors and many other things. They can volunteer, some have jobs too,” she added. According to Dr Mariam Al Musafiri, an Emirati doctor at Tawam Hospital and one of the organisers, the number of people being born with Down’s syndrome was on the rise in the UAE and a support group has been set up to help them and their families. 12

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health checks, the animals will take their place in their new home. A female Arabian sand cat that has already passed its health checks will soon be introduced to the existing group at Al Ain Zoo, which houses the largest population of captive Arabian sand cats in the world. Commenting on the successful exchange, H.E. Ghanim Al Hajeri, Director General of the Zoo & Aquarium Public Institution in Al Ain, said: “Al Ain Zoo is home to internationally important conservation programmes, and has long been active in the field of wildlife preservation and conservation. In-breeding challenges arise

when groups of animals live together for long periods of time, and such challenges must be appropriately managed to conserve these species. Al Ain Zoo’s collaboration with Al Areen Wildlife Park falls directly in line with our commitment to protect critically endangered species, ensuring that the individuals we house are genetically compatible.” Al Ain Zoo’s efforts in wildlife conservation include captive management, conservation research, captive breeding, propagation, and the reintroduction of endangered species in to the wild whenever possible.

Abu Dhabi and Ajman Healthcare Workers Attend Addiction Treatment Workshops The National Rehabilitation Center (NRC) held workshops for nursing and medical staff in Abu Dhabi and Ajman, particularly individuals who are in direct contact with addiction patients. These workshops are organized by the Institute of Training and Education at NRC and are part of the center’s knowledge building campaign to raise the standard of treatment for substance use patients across the UAE. These two workshops were held in collaboration with Fatima College of Health Sciences and the University of Aberdeen in the UAE, respectively, where joint efforts are being made to develop the academic level of nursing studies from its current level of a diploma to a Masters program. The training held at the University of Aberdeen drew the participation of NRC’s staff, the university’s nursing professors and medical researchers. Participants discussed various aspects of the disease of addiction, best treatment options available, reasons for substance abuse and the consequences of addiction on an individual’s health and on their families. The training in Ajman focused on methods for diagnosing and monitoring addiction and the importance of early detection in addition to training attendees on the Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test

(ASSIST). Participants were also informed of the best methods for assessing whether patients needed be transferred from primary healthcare centres and hospitals to specialized addiction treatment facilities. Commenting on NRC’s ongoing training initiatives, H.E. Dr. Hamad Al Ghaferi, NRC’s Director General said “In order to ensure that we make true progress in fighting the disease of addiction, it is essential that all parties involved in this effort are aware of the latest techniques and methodologies available in the field. We are always open to approaching our peers, locally or internationally, in order to work together and to exchange experiences. So far, we have had positive feedback for all of our workshops, and we will continue to work on developing the skills of medical professionals to raise the standards of addiction treatment in the UAE through ongoing training programs.”

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Driving While Intoxicated or Driving While Intexticated; is there a difference?

I will openly admit that I have been guilty on numerous occasions of texting while driving and on the other hand condemn people who drive while under the influence of alcohol. It is a fact that since the introduction of harsher laws and frequent awareness campaigns, the number of drunk drivers on the road has been on a steady decline. Studies have shown that texting while driving is six times more dangerous than driving while intoxicated. In fact, texting while driving causes over 3,000 deaths and 330,000 injuries per year, according to a Harvard Center for Risk Analysis study. It has now replaced drunk driving as the leading cause of deaths and accidents among teens. Here are some interesting statistics that will make you re-think that chat you may be partial to having while behind the wheel of a motor vehicle: 1. In the USA alone in 2011 23% of all crashes were linked to cell phone use (1.3 million accidents!) 2. The minimal amount of distraction time while texting is 5 seconds which at 55 mph is like driving the distance of a football field while blindfolded! 3. Texting makes a crash 23 times more likely compared to 2.8 times more risk for dialing, 1.3 times more risk for talking and listening and 1.4 times more risk when reaching for a device. 4. 13% of drivers aged 18 - 20 involved in a crash admitted that they were texting or talking on a phone at the time of the crash. 5. 82% of Americans aged 16 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 17 own cell phones, 52% say they have talked on a phone while driving and 32% say that they have texted while driving.

6. 77% of young adults are somewhat or very confident that they can safely text while driving and 55% claim that it is easy to text while driving. 7. Texting drivers spend approximately 10% of their driving time outside of their lane. 8. A message to adults; your actions are teaching teens extremely dangerous lessons! 48% of teens have seen their parents talking on their mobiles while driving, 15% have seen their parents texting, 27% of adults have either received or sent texts while driving and 48% of kids aged 12 - 17 have been in a vehicle driven by someone that was texting at the time. 9. 1 in 5 of all drivers confesses to surfing the web while driving. These stats were taken from the United States of America but make no mistake, similar or even worse figures exists here in the UAE and although strict laws are already in place when it comes to mobile phone use while driving, people seem to be very slow to adhere to them. As I mentioned at the beginning of this article, I too have been very guilty of most of the practices discussed in this article but after having done the research and above all viewed some of the videos on line regarding the topic, I vow to leave the phone alone while driving and keep my eyes on the road! Responsible people do not drive while intoxicated; why on earth would you engage in a practice that is so much more likely to place you into an early grave!

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International Women's Day

By Komal R Lakhani

nternational Women’s day (IWD) is around the corner, and the media is all over it. Lucky for us Women’s Day hasn’t been taken over by the corporates yet. The idea of Women’s Day has been around since the early 1900’s and was celebrated on the last Sunday of February. It was in 1913 that the decision to celebrate Women’s Day on March 8 was officialised and has been the same ever since. A century later the celebration of IWD in our country has become an occasion for brunches and 20 per cent discounts at the salon. IWD is and was celebrated to create awareness for the many issues that affect women across the globe. This tradition continues in places like Africa, where women are brutalized and raped daily and in the western world where women are still more often than not, given the short end of the stick when it comes to climbing the corporate ladder. There is nothing wrong in wanting to celebrate being a women, I do it too! What we need to keep in mind is the essence of IWD. Which

essentially is letting a women be who she wants to be, not treating her as an object, giving her the freedom of education, accepting her opinion in shaping society and giving her equal rights! Here in the UAE we see many women making contributions to society, including the female members of the royal families who now play major roles in the government. Similarly we see many powerful women around the world being leaders in their field, but in reality they amount to only a handful and their impact on a global scale is still very small. Every woman deserves the chance to be the best she can be at whatever she desires to be! IWD is a holiday in 27 countries, some of which are for women only; I say that is an admirable start. As for the men out there, it’s time to realise that women deserve respect and admiration on a daily basis as does every human being and not just on special occasions like birthdays or anniversaries. Presents are for special occasions, but saying thank you and appreciating all that they do for you is a daily need. Ladies this doesn’t mean you should just sit back and not appreciate what the men in your life do for you. We women have the right to celebrate our woman-hood so have those parties and get yourself pampered because you deserve it, but make these parties count! Don’t just sit there and enjoy the food or discuss fashion and frolics. Next time you are at a party talk about issues faced by women like rapes in India, HIV in Africa, abduction and trafficking in China and racial problems in the USA and European countries. The list is endless; discrimination, violence, dowry and torture are just a few that comprise the tip of the iceberg. I agree that one woman alone sitting here in the UAE may not be able to do much, but she can talk about it. Talking creates awareness, awareness spreads the message and the message brings hope. We live in a multicultural country and when you bring a topic to the table you will hear various viewpoints that will help to better comprehend the situation. When you do understand, you can pass on the knowledge and when enough people know about a problem it will unleash a chain reaction and ultimately a need for change. I know this is heavy talk, but this is reality! We need to face it and brave it. Don’t be naïve, be an Urban Women and have a happy Women’s Day!

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THE POWER OF A

THOUSAND

aydream about winning a big lottery. It’s fun to consider what we would do with millions at our disposal. Now, open your eyes because realistically and statistically, this is not going to happen. If I scaled it down to a reasonable amount, then we could reasonably dream.

Imagine the wind blew a one thousand dirham bill and it landed at your feet. That’s pocket change for some and for others it is a pot of gold. It’s yours to have. What would you do with one thousand dirham?

PUT ON THE FEED BAG

My kids would visualize one hundred happy meal toys. I could stuff my face with one thousand dirham. Let’s make a memory at the best buffet in town… right honey? No? If we really wanted to go crazy, we would invite several of our friends out for dinner and offer to pay. How’s that for a spending it right?

SAVE FOR A SANDY DAY

Because I am impulsive, I stuff money in hiding places to keep from spending it. I usually forget about it until I am rummaging through the bookshelf and, bam! A treasure has been discovered. It’s exciting to remember how dumb I was to forget it was there. Then I automatically consider myself a genius and go spend it. Better yet, an emergency fund put away is smart and helps avoid credit card debt.

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STUFF IS FUN

The newest, hottest phone, tablet, or gadget is at my fingertips with one thousand dirham. That’s a lot of downloads or games we could purchase. That concert we have been waiting for will be here next month. I say splurge a little. Make a memory and spend a night in Dubai. Hit the water park and watch that money slip and slide away. But hey, it was fun while we had it.

DEBT SUCKS

Ok, boring and responsible at the same time. If we came across one thousand dirham, our first thought is usually, what can I buy? Of course that nagging voice in my head reminds me that I am shackled to a debt I owe. It’s not a fun way to spend it but every bit counts when you are chipping away at debt.

GIVE IT AWAY

Giving is one step away from being selfish and one step toward good character. Do you ever give to a favorite charity doing important things? During the year our family purposely encounters people who we want to know better like a waiter, maintenance man, checkout lady. At Christmas, we hand them an envelope with a lot of dirham and then we leave. It’s liberating! A thousand is not that hard to get a hold of. We treat it differently than day dreaming about winning millions in a lottery. This month, purposely set aside the cash of one thousand dirham and do something with it. Talk about it, write down your own ideas and go for it. Be rich

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N E TE E D I C I U S By JJ Green

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social & Community forum n our las t issue we published a news story about a 14 year old girl who committed suicide after having been caught cheating on an exam. The reality of losing an adolescent as a result of overwhelming hopelessness is an indescribable source of devastation for families, friends and a community in general. Increased awareness about the factors that may lead to these situations is essential in the possible prevention of future similar cases.

The third leading cause of death for 15 – 24 year olds is suicide and at least 25 attempts are made for each successful suicide. Sixty percent of all suicides in the United States are committed with fire arms so keeping them out of reach or eliminating them altogether makes a great deal of sense. Overdosing by means of prescription and non-prescription medicine is also a common method of attempted and completed suicide, and it is important to be aware of and monitor all medications in your home. Although girls are twice as likely to attempt suicide, teenage boys succeed in their attempts 4 times as often due to the severity of methods they choose.

Who is at risk? Remember what it was like being a teenager? Sure being a teen can be associated with a time of incredible and endless possibilities but they are also extremely stressful times of trying to fit in, social pressures and academic expectations and responsibilities. Young people with mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, or insomnia are at higher risk. Going through major life changes like divorcing parents or those experiencing bullying are also at greater risk.

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Giving away treasured possessions to siblings or friends Losing the desire to take part in favorite things or activities Having trouble concentrating or thinking clearly Experiencing changes in eating or sleeping habits Engaging in risk-taking behaviours Losing interest in school or sports

Potentially suicidal teens will show warning signs and it is essential to recognize and validate them. To consider this behaviour as simply an attention seeking ploy is a grave mistake and ignoring these signs instead of introducing measures of help can lead to the worst case scenario. Always keep open lines of communication and offer your support and unwavering love under all circumstances; what may seem as a minor problem to you can manifest itself as a huge and ominous problem to a teen. If there are communication failures between you and your teenager, offer to enlist the council of a friend relative or health care professional. Losing a child in such a horrific fashion is unthinkable and although it is unlikely to ever affect most of us, the necessary awareness and preventative education should be a part of every parents learning responsibility.

Factors that increase the risk of suicide among teens include: •

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A psychological disorder, especially depression or bipolar disorder, and alcohol and drug use (in fact, approximately 95% of people who die by suicide have a psychological disorder at the time of death) Feelings of distress, irritability, or agitation Feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness often associated with depression A previous suicide attempt A family history of depression or suicide Emotional, physical, or sexual abuse Lack of a support network, poor relationships with parents or peers, and feelings of social isolation

Warning Signs Suicide among teens is usually the result of major life stressors such as problems at school, a breakup with a boyfriend or girlfriend, the death of a loved one, a divorce, or a major family conflict.

Indicators of potential teen suicides may be: • • • • •

Talking about suicide or death in general Giving hints that they might not be around anymore Talking about feeling hopeless or feeling guilty Pulling away from friends or family Writing songs, poems, or letters about death, separation, and loss

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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.

Choosing the right

Exercise Shoe

alking and running are some of the most natural exercises. Selecting the right shoe for them makes all the difference between enjoying the exercise and or ending up injured. Choosing the wrong shoe can lead to pain and damage.

away. If it hurts, chances are that it won’t get better with time and you risk damage to your feet while you are trying to ‘break in’ a new shoe. Walk or run around the store a little to make sure the shoes feel good while you are using them.

KNOW YOUR FOOT – do a ‘wet test’ to see what type of foot you have. Wet your foot and step on a piece of brown paper or any paper that will show your footprint. If your print shows the full sole, you have flat feet and low arches. Get shoes with motion-control because you most likely roll your feet inward when you walk or run. The most stress will be on the outside heel of your shoe. If your print shows only parts of the heel then your arches are high and you roll your feet outward. This will wear the outer edge of your shoe’s heel and little toe. Look for a cushioned sole that has a soft midsole. If your print has a clear curve on the inside, your arches are neutral and you wear your shoes out all over. Wear a stability shoe with the correct blend of cushion and support for your feet.

PAY ATTENTION TO DETAIL – these include clear inserts and gel filled inserts that provide extra shock absorption. These are especially good for people who have pins in their heels but not for people who twist ankles easily, because extra cushioning usually means less traction.

FOOT SIZE – your shoe size does not stay the same your whole life, as many of us think, so get measured regularly. Also, shoe size varies between brands so pay attention to how your shoe fits and not the size. Feet swell over the course of the day and also expand during exercise. Go shoe shopping in the evening rather than earlier in the day so that the shoe will fit your feet when they are at their largest size. BE COMFORTABLE - Wear socks when you try on the shoes. Bring your own pair, especially the pair that you exercise in. If you wear custom foot support items bring those too. Shoes need to fit with your support gear inside. The shoe should feel comfortable right 20

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MAKE SPACE - There should be at least half an inch of space in front of your big toe and preferably at the back as well. This is approximately the width of your thumb. The heel should fit quite tight because it should not slip around and out when you are exercising. The upper part of the shoe should also be snug but not too tight. You should be able to move your toes when you are wearing the shoe.

PAY THE RIGHT AMOUNT - good quality shoes are not cheap but worth it. However, you don’t have to pay for celebrity style shoes or over fashionable ones, unless you want to. You can manage perfectly well with a sensible shoe that fits you rather than an overly fancy one. REPLACE WHEN NEEDED – this should ideally be every 350– 400 miles of use. Once the back of the sole is worn down or your shoe no longer feels supportive, you might need to go shopping again. Try different brands and types before you choose the same shoe again; technology is always changing and bringing us new products with more innovation. There is no one best shoe for everyone. The best shoe for you is the one that fits perfectly, gives proper support and provides the flexibility and cushioning your feet need. The shoe should also correct any motion issues you have based on the type of feet you have. Proper-fitting sports shoes can enhance performance and go a long way in preventing injuries.

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“Little Red Corvette” A Man’s first love CLASSIC CARS ARE ALL THE RAGE By Komal R Lakhani

A helicopter pilot for 25 years, Rashid M. Al Tamimi has another passion that’s brought him into the pages of The Source. The Al Ain born Emirati studied at Zayed High School and is now on his way to opening the first Classic Car Museum right here in the garden city. Located next to the Sheikh Zayed Photo Museum at Ain Al Fayada, this is a collection that’s hard to miss. We had a chat with the owner of these beauties - who has a soft spot for red cars - and over a ton of jokes on a picture perfect convertible friendly day, we discovered all about his passion.

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What got you started with this hobby? I like cars! Back in 1982 when I was in school, I started drawing cars and wanted to peruse a career in car designing after completing high school. At the time there were no colleges in the UAE offering courses in car design or anything related to that field, so I went to aviation school and graduated as a pilot. About 10 years ago, I bought my first classic car, which was a 1961 Plymouth Fury and started my collection. Why did you open a museum? I started the Abu Dhabi Classic Car Club in 2007 with two other people and it has grown considerably ever since. The keen interest the people in the UAE have for classic cars has been a huge motivation. There was no particular organisation in Al Ain that sparked people’s interest in Classic cars. There are car showrooms but museums are something different. I wanted to share my love of cars and in 2009 I decided to open my own museum. What kind of cars will visitors find in your museum? I collect two types of cars; heritage cars and classic cars. Heritage cars are the ones

which were first to arrive in the UAE even before the union was formed. They date back to the late 1950’s and 60’s. Classic cars are from all over the world and must be at least 25 years old to qualify. We are also very fortunate to have antique cars as part of our collection and these must be at least 80 years old. One of the antique cars here is a 1931 Ford Model A, which we bought from the U.S.A. What do you see for the future of your museum? The museum will be expanding. We are building a two floored museum, with a ground area of 15,000 square feet which should hopefully be completed within the next year. The museum will not only be limited to cars, rather will involve different kinds of antiques from all over the UAE, like pots and pans, carved mirrors, bicycles, motor cycles and much more. In the mean time, we plan to be a part of the Ain Al Fayada Tourism Festival 2014, which is going to be held at the end of March this year. What projects are you currently working on? We generally restore cars during the

There are car showrooms but museums are something different. I wanted to share my love of cars and in 2009 I decided to open my own museum summer months and show them in the winter. Right now we have 30 cars in the museum and 20 in storage that need restoration. I have Thomas Tacher, my technical support in-charge, who helps me with the restoration work and in sourcing parts for the cars. My aim is to collect all the cars that have now been discontinued in the UAE and restore them. When you were studying you didn’t have the opportunities that are available to young Emiratis today; what would you tell them if they shared your passion for automobiles? Guys love their cars; they love to drive them, restore them, do stunts with them show them off, paint them and much more, but you need to do more than that to make a profession out of it. It’s not tricky; it’s just hard work to restore a car. When we started we did not have any experienced people to guide us, we just went with it, and learned the basics. Young people today have much better opportunities with many more experienced people around them. They should enlist their help and work hard towards achieving their goals in life. Everyone hopes to do something, but a job you love is what everyone needs. Always aim for that just like I did with my museum. The Source

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Go green this picnic season

By K. Radhakishan

ho doesn’t love a picnic? Picnics spell family, love, belonging and a whole lot of fun. When we entertain our kids at the park and use non-biodegradable and non-reusable things, we are stripping these kids of their future.

Don’t worry; here are some tips to help you go green this picnic season: 1. STAY LOCAL Petrol is cheap but that does not mean we should drive around wasting it. Save resources and reduce pollutants by putting fewer miles on your car. Walking or biking is great exercise and gets you better acquainted with your local parks and nature conserves - of which Al Ain has plenty. 2. USE AN ECO-FRIENDLY PICNIC BASKET An eco-friendly picnic basket can be a great addition to your picnic. Most eco-friendly picnic baskets are made from willow and other completely natural, biodegradable materials. If you don’t want to spend on that, use cloth bags; they are sturdy and can be made from recycled material. 3. USE REUSABLES. Buy reusable utensils, cloth napkins, glasses and Tupperware to transport your meals instead of plastic and aluminium disposable containers which are very common here. Disposable cups are used the most and create the maximum waste. On average; every family goes through a pack of 50 cups per picnic. This happens because they get mixed up or roll away due to their light weight. You can invest in colourful tumblers, this way everyone remembers their glass and you can reuse them. If you must buy disposables items, buy recycled options, like unbleached recycled paper napkins. 4. RECYCLE. Fill water from home and invest in a stainless steel thermos for 24

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carrying the water cold to the site, instead of buying plastic bottles. 5. CHOOSE FRESH, ORGANIC & LOCAL FOODS Using locally grown organic produce not only supports the local economy but also reduces the carbon footprint. If you choose to eat meat, reduce the amount you would take and make sure the meat is organic. 6. TAKE BACK WHAT YOU PACK. Litter left behind is often non-biodegradable which can contaminate water, land and harm wildlife. Take used grocery bags and separate your garbage into recyclable categories. Carry a pair of gloves and pick up others’ garbage as you go; no harm in cleaning up your city. 7. PROTECT HABITAT FROM PETS AND KIDS. Wild life and plants are part of our ecosystem, and are easily trampled by pets and children. Make sure pets are on leashes, and that children play in designated areas only. 8. USE NATURAL BUG REPELLENT AND SUNSCREEN. Natural products require less pollution in their manufacture and are better for your skin and the environment. Read the labels and start experimenting with brands you like. 9. ORGANIC COTTON TABLECLOTH. Another thing I have noticed in Al Ain is that families use disposable plastic sheets that they roll out on the ground to serve food on. Many families just leave them behind. Take along a reusable table cloth, wipe it when you are done and clean it when you get home. Following these tips will help save resources, energy, our environment and ultimately, your money! Every little action counts so take a step towards a green tomorrow and preserve the earth for our future generations. Share your eco tips with us at family@thesourceuae.com REDUCE – REUSE – RECYCLE

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Give a girl the right shoes and she will conquer the world, or so someone once said and Aldo took this to heart and decided to give the red carpet world on a platter to its loyal girls and guys. Oscar fever is at its peak and it's every fashionistas dream to be a part of this fashion frenzy, so Aldo made this dream come true for 13 of its aficionadoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the UAE. Forget diamonds; the classic pump, the statement necklace and the trendy clutch have become every girl's best friend, and these stunning accessories and shoes got some of the lucky winners an exclusive invite to Elton John's Oscar party in Los Angeles. Not only has Aldo put them into the shoes of a celebrity, with plush hotel stays, limousine pickups and the works, but the next time you see Oscar party pics, look closely, as you are bound to see some of our very own Dubai-ites partying hard with the celebs. For the others, here are some gorgeous Aldo products certain to make you feel like a star! 26

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Tying the knot local style

s a tradition in the UAE, the setting of the wedding date marks the beginning of the bride’s preparation for her wedding. Although the groom is also put through a series of preparations, the bride’s preparations are naturally more elaborate and time consuming.

WEDDING PREPARATIONS: In preparation for her wedding, she is anointed with traditional oils and perfumes from head to toe. Her body is rubbed with cleansing and conditioning oils and creams, the hands and feet are decorated with henna and the hair is washed with extracts of amber and jasmine. She is fed only the best of foods that her girlfriends prepare and share with her. Traditionally, she is not seen for forty days except by family members as she rests at home in preparation for her wedding day. Fine pieces of jewelry, perfumes, silk materials, and other necessary items are presented to her by the groom, from which she creates her elaborate trousseau called Addahbia. FESTIVITIES: The festivities usually begin one week before the wedding night. During that week, traditional music, continuous singing, and dancing take place, reflecting the joy shared by the bride’s and the groom’s family. HENNA NIGHT: A few days before the wedding the henna night or Laylat Al Henna takes place which is a very special ladies night only. On this night, the bride’s hands and feet are decorated with henna. The henna night is a time for all the bride’s sisters, female family members, and girlfriends to get together to sing and dance. All female family members and guests also decorate their hands with henna.

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OTHER CUSTOMS: Another traditional element of the UAE customs is the Arabian Kohl or eyeliner. The bride, as well as many other UAE women, enjoys lining her eyes on almost all occasions. Famous for their beautiful, large, and black eyes, the UAE women have used the Arabian kohl for many years. After her eyes are lined, her hair is perfumed and her hands and feet are decorated with henna, the bride is ready for her wedding night. The back-to-back feasts and celebrations involve both men and women who usually celebrate separately. Although different areas of the country may have slight differences in their celebrations and customs, the general traditions are the same throughout the country and still adhered to. MARRIAGE FUND & STATE EFFORTS: In 1992, under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, a Marriage Fund was set up in order to limit over-spending on weddings and celebrations. The fund was aimed at encouraging the UAE men to marry UAE women, assisting in covering the expenses of the wedding, increasing the birth rate, discouraging men from marrying foreigners and assisting in the grounding of families. The Fund provides between Dh 60,000 to Dh 70,000 depending on certain criteria. In tandem with this, the government has launched a campaign aimed at persuading UAE fathers to accept lower dowries. It has also built special wedding halls where receptions can take place without incurring the expenses associated with expensive hotel receptions. Under the directives and instructions of His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, to curb soaring wedding expenses which burden the youth, the UAE’s Cabinet, on the 29th of September 1997, approved a letter from the Justice and Islamic Affairs Minister outlining a draft law defining dowries, the money paid by a groom to his bride. Under Islamic Law dowries were set at Dh 20,000 and divorce compensation at Dh 30,000. Wedding parties were also deemed not exceed one day.

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MARK THESE EVENTS ON YOUR CALENDAR

Applebee’s: Applebee’s has introduced a ‘2 for AED 89’ menu for its audience in the UAE. The offer includes an appetizer and two classic entrées selected from a list of favourites and frequently ordered items. Offer valid till 31st March 2014. Songs for the Philippines: An evening of easy listening acoustic guitar music ranging from artists such as Jony Mitchel and Bruno Mars, featuring Joan McEldowney. Come and support our efforts to help the Typhoon affected areas of the Philippines. Thursday, Mach 6th at 8 pm. The Sands Club, Al Ain. Time: 7 pm

Walkathon for Children with Cancer: Al Ain Rotana is holding its fourth Walkathon on the 14th from 9:00am until 11:00am Registration is AED 10 and has already started. It will remain open until the day of the event. For tickets call 03754511 or visit rotanatimes.com Ladies Night at Wadi: Wadi Adventure is holding a ladies night with DJ entertainment, Open beach swimming, spa services along with a dinner &Dessert Buffet. Tickets are AED 100. Call 03 7818422 or visit www. wadiadventure.ae

Irish festival at the Horse & Jockey located in Danat with fun and food from March 10 – 18, 7.30 pm – 11 pm. For details call 03 7046000 Al Ain International Exhibition of Agriculture and Landscaping: The exhibition aims to shed more light to farmers, livestock owners, partners and the public to showcase the latest technologies, systems and techniques encouraging farmers and livestock owners to boost productivity. March 19 – 22, 10 am – 7 pm at AL Khabisi Hall 2, Alain Convention center

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ABU DHABI UAE Jet Ski Race (Heat 3): The race hosted by Abu Dhabi International Marine Sports Club; it’s divided into different categories allowing competitors to compete at their own level and in different classes of boats. The categories are: Ski Junior Stock, Novice Runabout Stock, Expert Ski Limited, Expert Runabout Stock, Pro Ski GP, Pro Runabout GP and Free Style. March 20 – 21, Backwater, Abu Dhabi. Bayt Al Farabi: The Asil Ensemble The UAE Premiere of the Arabic music group renowned for creating contemporary works infused with classical Arabic heritage. Abu Dhabi Theatre. March 17 at 8pm. For tickets see http://www.abudhabifestival. ae/

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REFLEX Opens New Branches at Reef Mall Dubai & Al Foah Mall Alain

EFLEX, the market leader in fashion retail industry has opened its 9th RTW shop offering a wide array of desirables on February 26, 2014, at Al Foah Mall–Alain, selling fashion apparel and accessories at affordable prices. This is their second venture in Alain after their outlet store opened in Souq Extra.

In addition to the Outlet store Reflex also has a fantastic small store dedicated to accessories in Souq Extra. Their desirable range of fashion accessories are in high demand and are sure to enthrall you. The store in AlFoah Mall spans 3000 Square Feet and carries a complete range of apparel and accessories. This store is also the pilot store to roll out the new concept designed and implemented by Grottini which is an Italian company that specializes in retail environments. Reflex fashion for women comprises of everything from trendy fashion classics to latest must-haves with amazing party dresses, casual daywear, high performance sportswear and gorgeous accessories and handbags. From easy everyday favorites to sports clothing, shoes, handbags and accessories. Men’s collection offers the latest trends on smart casuals and formal wear. Their current offering is tagged ‘SPLURGE & INDULGE’ which forms their exciting fresh spring collection. Since it’s easy to get caught up in an obsession with pricey branded clothing, Reflex aims to develop innovative, fashionable, and affordable apparel and accessories and provide its customers with quality service by professionally trained team members. On its 20th year of successful business operation, REFLEX parent company ‘Al Noaimia Trading Co., LLC’ has been one of the leading importers and exporters of ready-made garments. The company offers a wide range of inspiring fashion for everyone and is growing with new stores across the U.A.E. Strategically located in Dubai which proves an ideal point of transit for products brought in from Asia and supplied to the entire Gulf region. The city’s infrastructure also helps tie up all the above points to ensure the continued success of this company. Further the company has crossed many milestones the latest of which is their achieving the ISO 9001-2008 certification for the quality management systems. Reflex Managing Director Mahesh K. Pagarani in an interview said

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the value boutique brand and concept are capturing the attention of diverse nationalities of customers who possess high fashion sense. “We set up retail outlets which not only provide fantastic service and value for money but also respond to the latest trends in fashion. Not everyone can afford a lavish and expensive wardrobe but that does not mean they can’t buy fashionable attire”, Mr. Pagarani stressed. “Our strategy derives from the value behind a REFLEX action, an action that illustrates the base of human nature – to respond and thrive!” Paragani disclosed. He was born into a business family, had his formal education in the United States of America, hence, his entrepreneurial and managerial skills count as much in dealing with his office, business partners, staff and over-all operations. “Alain now has a new option when it comes to shopping with a fresh collection of apparel and accessories that have never been sold here before” said Mark Doner the product coordinator and Sales executive of the company. “The store atmosphere and professional service by the staff is sure to impress the most discerning of the people" said Mr. Mir the area manager of Reflex. Reflex is continuously expanding its network of stores across the GCC with an aim of providing access and convenience to various customers who are at the core of its business. Other Reflex branches are located in Dubai at Lamcy Plaza, Bur Dubai (Al Fahidi Street), Madina Mall & Reef Mall, In Sharjah at Safeer Mall & Al Rolla street, Souq Extra and now in Al Foah Mall in Alain, and many more to come…

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Hollywood HERE IS LIST OF MOVIES THAT TOPPED THE CHARTS? Gravity - 7 awards

OSCARS The Oscars are over and just in case you missed it here is a roundup of the winners in the main categories

12 Years a Slave - 3 awards Dallas Buyers Club - 3 awards Frozen - 2 awards The Great Gatsby - 2 awards Blue Jasmine - 1 award Her - 1 award

Actor: Matthew McConaughey, "Dallas Buyers Club." Actress: Cate Blanchett, "Blue Jasmine." Supporting Actor: Jared Leto, "Dallas Buyers Club."

Directing: Alfonso Cuaron, "Gravity." Foreign Language Film: "The Great Beauty," Italy. Adapted Screenplay: John Ridley, "12 Years a Slave." Original Screenplay: Spike Jonze, "Her." Animated Feature Film: "Frozen."

Bollywood Dil Dhadakne Do, Zoya’s next film. Zoya Akhtar’s next after Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara has been in the news for quite sometime. The director has finally confirmed that her upcoming film has been titled Dil Dhadakne Do. The film stars Anil Kapoor, Farhan Akhtar, Anushka Sharma with Ranveer Singh and Priyanka Chopra playing siblings. When contacted, Zoya confirmed the same and said,”Yes, we have confirmed the title Dil Dhadakne Do for our film. It is about a dysfunctional Punjabi family and will hit the screens on June 5, 2015. Her brother and actor Farhan also confirmed the film’s title and release date on a microblogging site last weekend.

Justin Bieber's father Jeremy, flew to his new home in Atlanta, Georgia with his other kids, Jazmyn, five, and Jaxon, four, to help him mark his 20th birthday on Saturday. Jeremy, wrote on Twitter: "Happy Birthday son. Wow 20!," the Mirror reported. Justin's mother Pattie Mallette, who split from Jeremy when the teenage icon was just two, also tweeted: "Happy Birthday YOU KNOW WHO! I love you. Xoxo" Justin's manager Scooter Braun Instagram to wish the singer, 20th birthday @justinbieber! soon! Been a pleasure to be a your journey. Love yah"

Best Picture: "12 Years a Slave."

Supporting Actress: Lupita Nyong'o, "12 Years a Slave."

Happy 20th Birthday, Justin Bieber!!!

Lady Gaga’s performance cancelled Lady GaGa will not be able to perform in a giant Doritos vending machine at the upcoming SXSW. The 28-year-old ‘Pokerface’ hitmaker’s performance was cancelled by the city of Austin, Texas due to “public safety concerns,” reported Aceshowbiz.

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His Shots app business partner Johnny Shahidi posted a photo of Justin blowing out a cake that read "Happy Birthday Bizzle" writing: "Love you my little bro.. happy birthday." Meanwhile, Justin just posted a smiley face on his Twitter account, followed by "Thanks to everyone for all the birthday wishes. Means a lot. Blessed and hoping we can continue to change the world together. Thanks," He later tweeted “Keep the party going” and sent love to his believers.

‘2 States’ was first offered to Shah Rukh Khan, Ranbir Kapoor

The movie ’2 States’ was earlier offered to Shah Rukh Khan, Ranbir Kapoor as well as Saif Ali Khan before the ‘Ishaqzaade’ star, Arjun Kapoor was roped in, according to Producer Sajid Nadiadwala. The romantic drama based on Chetan Bhagat’s 2009 novel by the same name and has been directed by debutant director Abhishek Varman. ”Look at the journey the film has taken. It started with Saif Ali Khan green lighting the project. Then Shahrukh Khan and later Ranbir. After that, Karan came to me saying let’s make it with Arjun and I fell off my chair. However, when we started making the movie and I saw the final product, I thought Karan was right in his judgement,” Sajid said at the trailer launch of ’2 States’.

Malgudi Days actor C R Simha passes away

Kannada theatre and film artiste C R Simha died of prostrate cancer here today. The 72-year-old Simha passed away at a private hospital, family sources said. He is survived by his wife and son Ritwik Simha. The Source

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Temples and tea leaves

Shaped like a teardrop in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is a spell-binding island jewel offering wild beauty, elephants and white-sand beaches By Marianne Makdisi

he sun was shining as the snake charmer showed my two boys the contents of his wicker baskets. He picked up one of the snakes – it was harmless, he said – and handed it to my younger son. I could tell what my little one was thinking (“I can touch it!”), but I didn’t predict what would happen next. My son suddenly stepped backwards, tripped and landed on the (surprised) cobra’s basket.

If this moment jangled my nerves, the rest of my memories from our trip to Sri Lanka are stunning snapshots of a fascinating, laid-back country. From the fiery cuisine, heavily influenced by neighbouring India, to the tropical forests and 140+ species of frogs, the South East Asian island is an enthralling mix of history, culture and picture-perfect vistas. During our whirlwind visit, we didn’t have time to do the quintessential activities like lazing on a southern beach, whale-watching off the coast or leopard-spotting in a national park, but I was amazed by how much we did manage to cram into two full days.

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We based ourselves in Colombo, a colourful city on the Indian Ocean, with streets choked with traffic, bustling markets, an excellent museum and colonial-style buildings, and, from there, took two day-trips to explore the surrounding lush countryside. On both days, we hired a driver, who navigated Sri Lanka’s mostly single-lane roads, narrowly missing the stray dogs that ran out in front of us. It takes a long time to get anywhere (unless you’re on one of the country’s new highways), but the payoff is worth it. On day one, we headed south, along the busy coastal road, and discovered why Sri Lanka – which emerged from a 25-year civil war in 2009 – has been so successful at reinventing itself as a tourist destination. The beaches are, indeed, beautiful, and you don’t have to look far to find a sublime stretch of golden sand, lapped by waves and wafted by swaying palm trees. With an itinerary to stick to, we watched a group of local fishermen haul in a giant net pulsating with their catch, then travelled on to one of the turtle hatcheries, where the children were allowed to gently handle two-day-old turtles. Our next stop was the Madu Ganga river, a shallow wetland area with mangrove islets and a complex ecosystem (blue jellyfish, bats and baby crocodiles were among the wildlife the boys came face-to-face with).

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Our river safari took in several islands, one the home to two small temples, and another named Cinnamon Island. From a distance, these islands look like overgrown bushes rising out of the river water, but close up, they’re intriguing patches of dense vegetation. We hushed the boys while admiring the Buddhist and Hindu shrines, and at Cinnamon Island were offered a fish pedicure as we clamboured off the boat. I declined the opportunity to have my dead skin nibbled off by the over-enthusiastic fish, but my husband indulged, lasting all of five seconds before shaking his feet free. We were then guided a short way uphill to a mud hut, where a man showed us how cinnamon is made from what appeared to be a simple, wooden stick. The fragrant spice is a cure-all, according to the notice on the wall, and the smell of the oil I purchased will always remind me of Sri Lanka. The last stop that day was the southern city of Galle, a well-known seaport from ancient times with a huge fort (a World Heritage Site with walls so solid they saved the historic old town from 2004’s devastating tsunami). A wedding was taking place within the fort and we stood for a few moments watching the smartly dressed guests and the cow-drawn wagon, filled with coconuts and decked out with pink-and-white wedding bunting.

Day two saw us heading inland to Sri Lanka’s jungly interior towards Kandy, sampling pineapple and nuts bought from road-side sellers along the way. High in the hills, the city of ancient kings is surrounded by banana and tea plantations, but, alas, Kandy wasn’t to be our final destination: we got as far as the famous elephant orphanage of Pinnewala, and with two young children to consider, the magnificent elephants stopped us in our tracks. Feeding time attracts crowds of tourists, but the boys will never forget giving a baby elephant a bottle of milk. We then walked down to the river and watched in awe as a large herd ambled right by us to take a bath. The children got the chance to wash an elephant’s grey, wrinkly hide, and later, at another nearby stop, we all climbed aboard for a ride. The elephants’ strength as we sat atop our jungle taxi, clinging onto each other, was astonishing, and shortly after dismounting, the boys were back in the water again, scrubbing their new friend clean. We ended the day as I’d begun it – with tea, at a tea factory where we learnt how the tea leaves are processed. Next time, we’ll make it to Kandy to visit the Temple of the Tooth, one of Buddhism’s holiest shrines, but for now, our happy children meant one important thing: a happy holiday.

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Grilled Egg Plant Cannelloni

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In this issue The Source Foodies were back at Ain Al Faida One to One hotel & resort to indulge in another one of Chef Mahady's culinary masterpieces! We highly recommend that you try these delightful dishes at home but your are always welcome to enjoy an evening out at one of Al Ain's landmark and Iconic hospitality destinations!

Strawberry Delight INGREDIENTS

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Now prepare the delight mixture, take the egg yolks and sugar, cook with a double boiler. After it's ready mix the puree and ice-cream. Melt the gelatin sheet and fold in to the mixture, afterwards mix the half beat cream nicely. Put the mixture in to the ring.

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movie review 3 DAYS TO KILL

In this heart pounding actionthriller, Kevin Costner is a dangerous international spy, who is determined to give up his high stakes life to finally build a closer relationship with his estranged wife and daughter, whom he's previously kept at arm's length to keep out of danger. But first, he must complete one last mission- even if it means juggling the two toughest assignments yet: hunting down the world's most ruthless terrorist and looking after his teenage daughter for the first time in ten years, while his wife is out of town.

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THE MARTIAN

By Andy Weir Apollo 13 meets Cast Away in this grippingly detailed, brilliantly ingenious man-vs-nature survival thriller, set on the surface of Mars. Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first men to walk on the surface of Mars. Now, he's sure he'll be the first man to die there. It started with the dust storm that holed his suit and nearly killed him, and that forced his crew to leave him behind, sure he was already dead.

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Hi, I am Abdul Mannan and I am 13 years old. I am a student at Indian School Al-ain and study in grade 9. I am caring, loving and an openly speaking guy. I love to draw and whenever I have free time you will find me with my pencil and with my drawing book. I love playing badminton, cricket, football and doing maths. On weekends you can find me in my dad’s office, parks or in a football stadium. I love being out with my friends and watching movies. I want to be an engineer in the future.

Book Review Diary of a Super Swimmer By Shamini Flint 9-year-old Marcus Atkinson isn’t really all that interested in sport. Unfortunately, his self-help guru dad is convinced that Marcus is a sporting star – he just hasn’t found the right sport yet. Young readers will be laughing out loud as Marcus tries to convince his Dad that he will never be a Super Swimmer. He tries his best, but he just doesn't seem to be able to do anything well - diving, polo, backstroke, butterfly or freestyle. Will he ever be able to achieve anything in the pool?

‫لمحة عن كتاب‬

‫إىل املدرسة‬

‫قصة ميكن قصها ألطفال الروضة وما قبل املدرسة لتذهب‬ ‫الخوف من نفوسهم من املدرسة وذلك عىل لسان األرنبة‬ ‫وأوالدها حيث يتم ذكر ما يدور يف املدرسة من أنشطة‬ ‫ ودور املعلمةو‬،‫وأماكن وأشخاص يتعامل معهم الطفل‬ ‫ والكلامت سهلة‬،‫ واأللوان طبيعية‬،‫ الصور جميلة‬.‫الزمالء‬ .‫ قام بتأليف النص عبري بالن‬.‫الستخدام ويل األمر واملعلم‬

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

‫ سنة وأنا يف الصف التاسع يف املدرسة‬13 ‫مرحباً! انا اسمي عبدامل ّنان وعمري‬ ‫ ويف أوقات‬،‫ وأحب الرسم‬،‫ أنا انسان عطوف و ُم ِحب ومنفتح‬.‫الهندية – العني‬ ‫ وأحب مامرسة‬.‫ تجدين أرسم بقلمي الرصاص عىل دفرت الرسم الخاص يب‬،‫فراغي‬ .‫ وأمتنى أن أصبح مهندسا حني أكرب‬،‫رياضة الريشة والكريكيت وكرة القدم‬ ‫ ماديت املفضلة هي‬.‫أحب قضاء الوقت برفقة أصدقايئ وأحب مشاهدة األفالم‬ ‫ أو أذهب إىل الحديقة‬،‫ أزور والدي يف مكتبه‬،‫ يف عطلة نهاية األسبوع‬.‫الرياضيات‬ .‫أو ملعب كرة القدم‬

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Test your knowledge 2. What percentage of water covers the earth 3. Name the coin of Uruguay? Answers: 1.Professor Joseph Godard, 2. 70%, 3. Biso is the coin of Uruguay 36

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‫ ما هو االسم القديم لتايالند؟‬.1 ‫ لغوي صاحب كتاب‬.2 ‫"القاموس املحيط"؟‬ ‫ ما هام االصغران؟‬.3 ‫ الفريوز‬2- ،"‫ "سيام سيام‬1- :‫اإلجابات‬ ‫ القلب واللسان‬3- ،‫ابادي‬

1. Who invented the first space rocket?

WORD SEARCH DOG D

BEAGLE BLOODHOUND BOXER BULLDOG

CHIHUAHUA COLLIE DACHSHUND DALMATIAN

DINGO GREYHOUND HUSKY MASTIFF

PEKINESE POINTER POODLE PUG

SAMOYED SHEEPDOG TERRIER

An interesting journey One day a man was going to market with his son and his donkey. On the way they met a couple, "Why walk when you have a donkey to ride on?" called out the husband, "seat the boy on the donkey.” "I would like that," said the boy, "help me up father." The father did that willingly and moved forward. Soon they met another couple. "How shameful of you!" cried the woman, "let your father ride, won't he be tired?" So, the boy got down and the father rode the donkey. Again they marched on. "Poor boy", said the next person they met, "why should the lazy father ride while his son is walking?" So, the boy got onto the donkey as well. As they went on, they met some travellers.

‫وعاء ورقي‬ ‫هذه العملية سهلة للغاية! كل ما‬ :‫تحتاجه لصناعة وعاء ورقي هو‬ ‫قصاصات ورقية | غراء (النوع‬ )‫الذي يستخدم عىل ورق الجدران‬ ‫| فرشاة | غالف بالستييك | وعاء‬ ‫يستخدم كنموذج | طالء شفاف‬ ‫ ودهان باللون الذي‬،)‫(للخارج‬ ‫تختاره (للداخل) – اختياري‬ :‫طريقة العمل‬ .‫ وغطه بغالف بالستييك‬،‫ اقلب الوعاء النموذج الذي تريد رأسا عىل عقب‬.1

"How cruel of them!" They are up to kill the poor donkey." cried one of the travellers.

‫ الصق قصاصات الورق واحدة تلو األخرى بالغراء حتى تغطي املساحة الخارجية‬.2 .‫للوعاء بأكملها‬

Hearing this, the father and the son got down. Now they decided to carry the doneky on their shoulders. As they did so, the travellers broke into laughter.

.‫ اتركه ليجف متاما قبل أن تزيل الوعاء النموذج وازل الغالف البالستييك بحرص‬.3 )‫ ساعة حتى تجف متاما‬24 ‫(تحتاج ملدة‬

The laughter frightened the donkey. It broke free and galloped away.

‫ طبقه‬،‫ يدهن املحيط الداخيل لوعاء قصاصات الورق باللون القريب من الذهبي‬.4 )‫ (اختياري‬.‫ تنظف الفرشاة بالصابون واملاء‬.‫ يرتك حتى يجف‬.‫واحدة من الدهان‬

MORAL: You cannot please everyone, so don’t burden yourself.

‫ ترش املساحة الخارجية‬.5 ‫للوعاء بطبقة من الطالء‬ )Lacquer( ‫الشفاف‬ ‫كلمسة أخرية تزيد من‬ )‫ (اختياري‬.‫جامل القطعة‬ ‫ الوعاء الورقي خفيف‬.6 ‫ احرص‬.‫الوزن للغاية‬ ‫عىل عدم استخدامه‬ ‫للمحتويات الثقيلة أو‬ ‫ ولكنه مناسب‬،‫الرطبة‬ ‫لتخزين الخرز واألزرار‬ .‫والحلويات وغريها‬ ‫ كلام زدت‬:‫مالحظة‬ ‫من عدد طبقات الورق‬ ‫ كلام زادت متانة‬،‫امللصقة‬ .‫الوعاء‬

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Colour me!

!‫ل ّون هنا‬

Humans get a little taller in space because there is no gravity pulling down on them.

‫يزداد طول االنسان يف الفضاء بسبب‬ ‫انعدام الجاذبية األرضية التي تشده‬ .‫نحو األسفل‬

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