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Issue 96 | April 16-30, 2015

ABDULLAH SAIF AL DARMAKI CEO Al Ain Dairy, proudly introduces world’s first mass produced camel milk ice cream

EARTH DAY and our Social Responsibility

PALAWAN Paradise in the Philippines

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INBOX This page is all about you! Send us your poems, pictures or letters and see them published here. Ask us your questions and pick up some handy environmental tips.

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NEWS

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ENVIRONMENT This is what extinction looks like

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AL MAJLIS Abdullah Saif Al Darmaki, CEO Al Ain Dairy, proudly introduces world’s first mass produced camel milk ice cream

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URBAN WOMAN Earth Day and Women

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STUFF FOR MEN Driverless cars: Efficiency or ‘lethal weapons’?

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CITY HIGHLIGHT SPARK-ing teachers’ creativity

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HEALTH & LIFESTYLE Cataract

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FASHION Splash enters a ‘Brave New World’ Spring Summer ’15 fashion show

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FAMILY 10 Ways Your Family Can Help Protect the earth’s environment

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SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY FORUM Earth Day and our Social Responsibility

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ENTERTAINMENT Hollywood & Bollywood gossip

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TECH TALK

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RECIPE Pistachio crusted Salmon with Citrus Saffron sauce

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New technology on the street

CITY REVIEW W.A.R. 9

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MY WORLD Palawan: The Paradise Province

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DIARY What are your plans for next week?

Take a look at our diary for the latest events happening around town

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TIME OUT

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pril 22nd marks the 45th anniversary of Earth Day; a day set aside each year to raise awareness for the multiple environmental issues plaguing our planet. Seriously! I don’t want to seem overly pessimistic, but one day will hardly suffice when we are considering decades of economical, greed fueled growth that have led to the systematic and shameless degradation of the only home we have – the earth!

Ahhh, the human race; an unbelievably intelligent and resourceful species, known to be the sole creature with the ability to reason, yet we are sooooooo unreasonable. We are depleting, for the sake of money, the elements that are essential for our very existence, with a complete disregard for the inevitable consequences that threaten not only our survival, but the survival of so much of nature’s innocence. Sadly enough, we are aware of the self indulgent destruction and most important of all, have the technology and necessary means to fix the problem. But who will pay for the repairs?

As I grow older, it becomes more and more apparent that, like so many generations before ours, we will simply pass the buck to our children, in hopes that they will be the generation to implement change and insure the sustainability of our resources and the ultimate survival of our planet.

Last night, as I researched the reality of devastation we have willfully inflicted on our world, a great wave of shame washed over me, realizing that I too am a part of the problem.

Before retiring for the evening, I went in to my boys’ room and gently kissed them as they lay sleeping peacefully. With a prayer in my heart for the future mankind has given them and the strength required to secure a future for their children, I thought of this: Our future will either become sustainable or there will be no future at all! We simply must become a part of the solution, not only for the sake of our children, but for the many generations to come!

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Camilla's words of widsom

We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.

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Doorman is fired… for being

‘TOO NICE’ to tenants

A doorman of a fancy apartment block was fired recently for being ‘too nice’ to the tenants. Ralph Body claims he was dismissed from his job at the luxury Long Island City apartment building in New York City after offering to do nearly any task for the people who lived there.

The 41-year-old was employed to simply hold the door to allow residents in and out of the building, however the worker said he checked on pets, watered plants and even showed potential tenants around if he was asked to. However on Sunday he got a call from ‘upper management’.

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know you did it for the right reasons, but unfortunately . . . you’re too nice to the tenants.”‘ Body pleaded with them, telling the managers he just wanted to make the tenants happy, but it fell on deaf ears. He was reportedly told: ‘You do things for them which you shouldn’t be doing. And unfortunately, in this case, nice guys finish last.’

Now the building’s tenants are rallying behind Body and hope to have him reinstated. A petition started by the building’s residents reads: ‘Going above and beyond your work duties shouldn’t be punished — it should be praised. We stand with Ralph.’

17-YEAR OLD REJECTS REJECTION LETTER Siobhan O’Dell does not take no for an answer. The 17 year-old from North Carolina has become a viral sensation for her bold response to a rejection letter from Duke University.

“Thank you for your rejection letter of March 26, 2015,” O’Dell writes in a letter addressed to Duke University Admissions.

“After careful consideration, I regret to inform you that I am unable to accept your refusal to offer me admission into the Fall 2015 freshman class at Duke.”

O’Dell posted the letter on her Tumblr page three days ago and it has been trending on social media websites ever since. It’s a move that seemed to resonate with college applicants around the country as they await acceptance or rejection letters.

“This year I have been fortunate enough to receive rejection letters from the best and brightest universities in the country,” O’Dell says in the letter. “With a pool of letters so diverse and accomplished I was unable to

accept reject letters I would have been able to only several years ago.”

In the formal language of a typical rejection letter, O’Dell goes on to inform Duke that she will be attending the esteemed university in the fall, like it or not. “Despite Duke’s outstanding success in rejecting previous applicants, you simply did not meet my qualifications. Therefore, I will be attending Duke University’s 2015 freshmen class.”

O’Dell also posted a response she received from Duke’s admissions department to her reaction to the school’s rejection.The department notes that O’Dell could appeal the decision, but says reversals are rare.

“If you choose to appeal, we welcome your request, but I do not wish to raise unreasonable expectations on your part,” the university writes.

5 KEYS TO SAFER FOOD

CELEBRITY TWEETS

The World Health Organization’s simple message is to ensure food consumed is safe. According to WHO, unsafe food can cause more than 200 diseases ranging from diarrhoea to cancers. Such food can contain viruses, harmful bacteria or chemical substances.

Undercooked foods of animal origin, fruits and vegetables contaminated with faeces, and shellfish containing marine biotoxins are detrimental to one’s health. Food production has been industrialised and its trade and distribution have been globalised. These changes introduce multiple new opportunities for food to become contaminated with harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites, or chemicals. Ensuring food is clean and safe is not just good for the community but a precaution against health crisis internationally.

A local food safety problem can rapidly become an international emergency. Investigation of an outbreak of food borne disease is vastly more complicated when a single plate or package of food contains ingredients from multiple countries. Here are five tips that can help you adopt a healthier, safer diet.

KEEP CLEAN • Wash your hands before handling food and often during food preparation • Wash your hands after going to the toilet • Wash and sanitize all surfaces and equipment used for food preparation • Protect kitchen areas and food from insects, pests and other animals WHY: While most microorganisms do not cause disease, dangerous microorganisms are widely found in soil, water, animals and people. These microorganisms are carried on hands, wiping cloths and utensils, especially cutting boards and the slightest contact can transfer them to food and cause foodborne diseases.

SEPARATE RAW AND COOKED • Separate raw meat, poultry and seafood from other foods • Use separate equipment and utensis such as knives and cutting boards for handling raw foods • Store food in containers to avoid contact bewteen raw and prepared foods.

WHY: Raw food especially meat, poultry and seafood, and their juices, can contain dangerous microorganisms which may be transferred onto others foods during food perparation and storage.

COOK THOROUGHLY • Cook food thoroughly, especially meat, poultry, eggs and seafood • Bring foods like soups and stews to boiling to make sure that they have reached 70oc. For meat and poultry, make sure that juices are clear, not pink. Ideally, use a thermometer.

• Reheat cooked food thoroughly.

WHY: Proper cooking kills almost all dangerous microorganisms. Studies have shown that Cooking food to a temeperature of 70oC can help ensure it is safe for consumption.

Foods that require special attention include minced meats, rolled roasts, large joints of meat and whole poultry.

KEEP FOOD AT SAFE TEMPERATURE • Do not leave cooked food at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

• Refrigerate promply all cooked and perishable food (pereferably below 5oC) • Keep cooked food piping hot (more than 60oC) prior to serving • Do not store food too long - even in the refrigerator • Do not thaw frozen food at room temperature.

USE SAFE WATER AND RAW MATERIALS. • Use safe water or treat it to make it safe • Select fresh and wholesome foods • Choose foods processed for safety, such as pasteurized milk • Wash fruits and vegetables, especially if eaten raw • Do not use food beyond its expiry date.

WHY: Microorganisms can multiply very quickly if food is stored at room temperature. By holding at temperatures below 5oC or above 6oC, the growth of microorganisms is slowed down or stopped. Some dangerous microorganisms still grow below 5oC.

WHY: Raw materisla, including water and ice may be contaminated with dangerous microoranisms and chemicals.

Toxic chemicals may be formed in damaged and mouldy foods.

Care in selection of raw materials and smiple measures such as washing and peeling may reduce the risk.

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Dh100,000 stolen from parked car in Al Ain Al Ain Police have arrested five Arab nationals for stealing Dh100,000 from a parked car.

Colonel Mohammed Suhail Rashidi, Al Ain city police director said, a bank customer had left the money in his car to enter a shop during which time the thieves broke the vehicle’s glass and stole the money.

in the presence of the offenders or in their absence,” the paper said.

Police said the arrested people had admitted seeing the customer leave the bank with money and monitoring his movements. They moved to the car when it stopped and the bank customer entered a shop, broke the vehicle’s windshield and fled with money, Col. Rashidi said.

It quoted a traffic police official as saying drivers of taxis and other cars are responsible for such offences and are penalised accordingly. “As for buses and other public transport vehicles, the drivers are not responsible for such a behaviour.

UAE-Omani anti-narc units seize 13kg heroin

“Only the passengers who are caught or seen doing so will be punished. The driver can also identify the offenders in the bus.”

Thirteen kilogrammes of heroin and 34,000 narcotic pills were seized and nine drug smugglers were arrested in five separate operations carried out in February and March across the UAE by the Anti-Narcotics Federal Directorate General at the Ministry of Interior, and Police anti-narcotic units in coordination and cooperation with the General Department for Combating Drugs and Psychotropic Substances of the Sultanate of Oman.

Dh500 fine, 4 black points for throwing waste from car

Drivers will be fined Dh500 and have four black points added to their traffic record if they or their passengers are caught throwing waste out of the car.

The offence, part of recent traffic law amendments, involves throwing any kind of waste or spitting out of the window while the car is moving. In case of public transport vehicles, only passengers who are caught committing that offence will be punished, according to the new federal traffic law.

“The new law is intended not only to ensure the safety of road users, but also to protect the environment and keep the country clean.

“Penalties for such offences are either given

The report said the new law authorised both the police and the municipalities to punish offenders for such violations on roads.

Mobile radar patrolling Dubai-Al Ain Road

Motorists who try to trick the permanent speed radars on Dubai roads by slowing down while approaching them and then speeding off again once past them are in for a well-deserved surprise this morning.

The Dubai-Al Ain road, where the RTA had earlier this month slashed the speed limit from 120kmph to 100kmph, is being monitored by at least three mobile radar patrols this morning. “Apart from the regular speed cameras on the stretch, I spotted three mobile patrols this morning,” a motorist told.

The sections of the road that have seen a reduction in maximum speed limit include the extended part between the intersection of Emirates Road and the intersection of Bou Gedra.

Dubai’s Roads &Transport Authority said it was considering slashing maximum speed limits on a number of other Dubai roads as well. Hussein Al Banna, Director of Traffic Department at the RTA said that the ongoing 10 The Source

Colonel Saeed Abdullah Al Suwaidi, Director General of Anti-Narcotics Federal Directorate General at the Ministry of Interior, said the vigilant anti-narcotic teams had dealt a severe blow to drug traffickers thanks to the constructive cooperation with their counterparts in Oman.

Unveiling details about these operations, Colonel Al Suwaidi said the teams had received information from Oman which led them to abort the first two attempts to smuggle 12,500kg of heroin into the country by two Arab and African suspects in the emirates of Ajman and Umm Al Quiwain.

review of roads and traffic safety has resulted in a significant decline in traffic fatalities in Dubai. He added that the extension of Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Road, between the intersection of Mirdif City Centre to the border of Sharjah, is one of the roads being considered for speed limit revision.

Determining the speed for a road depends on several factors, including the level of urban development on both sides of the road, existence of schools, mosques and other vital facilities.

A total 2,500 narcotic pills were also seized in the emirate of Umm Al Qaiwain.

In the third and fourth operations, he said, two African women were arrested for possessing 500 grammes of heroin while 22,500 narcotic tablets were captured in Dubai. Three Arab suspects were apprehended.

In the final operation, which took place in Ras Al Khaimah, 9,000 narcotic tablets were seized in possession of two Arab and African suspects.

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This is what extinction looks like

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o meteor from outer space, no unstoppable pandemic, no heroic, ultimately futile last stand, instead poor sperm, weak knees and ovarian cysts mark the end of a lifeline cut short by human greed, ignorance and indifference.

At 43, Sudan is elderly by rhino standards and vets say his sperm is low quality. Nola at San Diego Zoo is also beyond reproductive age while Nabire at Dvur Kralove Zoo is 31 but suffers from ovarian cysts. In Kenya, Najin, 25, cannot mate because of her weak hind legs, while her daughter Fatu, 14, is infertile.

With just five northern white rhinos left on earth, the animal’s

This is an indictment of what the human race is doing to planet earth and it’s not just happening to rhinos, It’s happening to all sorts of species, big and small, across the planet.

end is inevitable.

Scientists and conservationists hope advancements in genetics and in fertilization might allow for its test resurrection in the future, but before the northern whites will die, one by over the next few years.

that vitro tube that, one,

There is still hope but the best we can do now is harvest sperm and egg samples for future in vitro fertilization, and wait until the time the techniques are developed enough to give us a good chance of reproduction.

The last living male, named Sudan, resides on a 90,000-acre (36,400-hectare) reserve of the Savannah and woodlands in central Kenya, along with two of the remaining females. The other two females live alone in zoos in the Czech Republic and the US. Two further males, Angalifu and Suni, died in 2014.

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Fatu, the most recently born northern white rhino, will likely be the last.

Scientists call the mass wiping out of species by humans the “Sixth Great Extinction” - the fifth being the one that killed off the dinosaurs 65 million years ago. The northern white rhino’s extinction is unusual only because it is such a large, recognizable animal.

Modern rhinos have plodded the earth for 26 million years. As recently as the mid-19th century there were over a million in Africa.

The last northern whites disappeared from the wild a decade ago and will soon follow the western black rhino, declared extinct in 2011.

Assisted reproduction may yet bring the northern white back but if they cannot be reintroduced into the wild then, some ask, what is the point?

“If they’re just to become museum specimens in zoos then it’s perhaps time to see them go,” said Dr Rob Brett, regional director for Africa at Fauna and Flora International.

To deter poachers the northern whites are escorted by armed wardens at night and their horns are trimmed back to uneven stumps. The horns are worth more than $65,000 a kilo on the Asian black market, and sought after by consumers who are falsely convinced that the ground-up keratin -- the same substance as human fingernails and toenails -- contains powerful medicinal properties.

Human beings are supposed to be the only animals on the planet with the ability to reason; as we witness the extinction of these majestic beasts, I question this ability and hang my head in shame!

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AL AIN DIARY AND

ABDULLAH SAIF AL DARMAKI Giving ice cream a fresh and healthy new appeal!

By: Farid Nouisser

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ith summer just around the corner, I scream, you scream and we all scream for ice cream!

I think it is safe to say that almost everyone enjoys the cool, satisfying taste of fine ice cream and nothing can be finer than tooting our horns on a global scale, knowing that the world’s first mass produced, 100% camel milk ice cream is now ready for your enjoyment courtesy of our friends at Al Ain Dairy.

The Source capitalized on the opportunity to sit down with the man in charge at Al Ain Dairy. Meet Abdullah Saif Al Darmaki, a humble and inspired leader who shared with us a little about his life and a great deal about the exciting launch of Camelait ice cream products.

Were you raised and educated in Al Ain? “I was born right here in Al Ain and am proud to be a part of this beautiful Garden City. I have very fond memories of an easy life growing up that did not revolve around money and as such, was free of the many complications we are confronted with as a society today. I studied here and graduated from UAEU in 1995 with a degree in agricultural engineering as well as several courses in management training.”

When did you take the helm at Al Ain Dairy?

“Al Ain Dairy has existed since 1981 and I joined the company in 2007 and am proud to have been a part of the incredible success and innovations of the largest dairy producer in the UAE.”

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Was camel milk always part of the plan at Al Ain Dairy?

“Inspired by HH Sheikh Zayed Al Nayhan, we introduced camels to the organization in 2001. Since our beginnings 30 years ago, under the directive of HH Sheikh Zayed Al Nayhan, who envisioned something most thought impossible, we continually strive to bring innovative products to the market.”

You must be extremely proud of being the first commercial producers of camel milk ice cream in the world.

“This achievement is of paramount importance, not only for the dairy but for the UAE as a whole. Handling the complex proteins of camel milk in the pasteurization process to produce ice cream was a major challenge overcome during the innovation process. The result is rich, luxurious ice cream available in 6 indulgent flavors – Date, Saffron, Cardamom, Chocolate, Carmel and Lite Raspberry Vanilla. This unique ice cream combines 100% fresh camel milk ice cream with ripples of complimentary sauces and/or nut pieces that appeal to all tastes while also complimenting the traditional tastes of the Arabian region. I should also mention that along with the Camelait Ice Cream, we have blazed a trail with the introduction of camel milk powder, employing a complex production method exclusive to Al Ain Dairy in the UAE.” Camel milk has some incredible health benefits; can you elaborate on these?

“With the help of modern day science, camel milk is now known as a nutritional

powerhouse and medical marvel. New benefits are continually being discovered with evidence that supports improvement in conditions ranging from autism to diabetes.

Camel milk products appeal to the health conscious individual as they are naturally lower in fat than cow’s milk and packed with nutrients to also aid in beauty and overall well-being. There are no known allergies to camel milk, making it a perfect solution for lactose-intolerant adults and infants with allergies. Camel milk contains natural moisturizing properties to provide a smoothing effect on skin and can also have beneficial properties in treating psoriasis patients by both topical and ingestion applications.”

Your innovative new products have created quite a stir on the market not to mention receiving several awards; can you share some of these with our readers?

“Recent accolades include: “Most Innovative Product” prize at SIAL 2014, nominated as “Highly Recommended Product” at Gulfoods 2015, named “Favorite Dairy Brand” by BBC Good Food ME and “Best Nutritional Drink” at Dubai Drink Technology Expo. With the international exposure the products have already received at SIAL Paris, SIAL Middle East and Gulfoods 2015, export plans are on the horizon as discussions with global distribution partners are underway.

As the demand for naturally nutritious products continually rises in European and North American markets, the presence of our Camelait products is necessary now more than ever. And with new studies showing promising medical benefits, it is our mission to ensure these locally produced products are available to consumers around the world.”

Meeting with Abdullah Saif Al Darmaki was an extreme pleasure, not to mention a most educational experience and before departing, I simply had to try the Camelait ice cream. As the sumptuous flavours exploded on my palate, it was comforting to know that this delightful treat was actually good for me.

I made sure to grab some for my two boys and couldn’t wait to ask, “Will that be one hump or two on your cone?”

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Earth Day and Women April 22nd marks the 45th anniversary of Earth Day and as we grapple with the reality of climate change, we can take heart in the initiatives that many women are taking to overcome it.

We can look back on a year of record-breaking extreme weather on every continent and raging conflict over natural resources. These are the symptoms of a global crisis that threatens the very viability of our planet. But we are also on the verge of another tipping point, as hopeful as the threat is grave.

More and more people are realizing that we cannot continue to live outside the laws of nature.

They see that we have the capability to reinvent our economies and lifestyles on a sustainable basis and in ways that safeguard human rights. Increasingly, people are focused on creating concrete, realizable solutions that are both local and systemic.

Women are at the center of this movement to reset the course of the world. Working through local organizations in every region, women are improving health systems, combating hunger and poverty, preserving biodiversity, mitigating climate change and demanding human rights.

In Nicaragua, women are developing small-scale, organic family farms.

In Kenya, women are leading projects to dig wells and build pipelines for access to clean water.

In Sudan, women farmers hit hard by climate change are unionizing to demand the resources and training they need to earn income and develop their communities.

Women have always been at the center of both economy and ecology. Both words come from the Greek term for household — the arena of women’s traditional roles as primary caretakers of families and communities. Even today, in nearly every society, women are mainly responsible for providing families with healthy food, clean water and — particularly in the Global south — sufficient fuel. These resources depend on the health of the environment, and that’s why women play such a vital role.

But the ecosystems that have always provided food and energy have been exploited to their breaking points. That’s because our global economy is irrational and amoral: It seeks infinite growth on a finite planet without regard for people’s well-being.

Today, our success depends on rejecting an economic model that prioritizes profit above all else. In its place, we can look to the nascent solutions that women are developing in communities worldwide.

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Driverless cars: increased road safety and efficiency or ‘lethal weapons’?

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he idea of driverless cars isn’t entirely new.

Internet giant Google has clocked up more than 140,000 miles or so in its fleet of c o m p u t e r- d i r e c t e d prototype vehicles.

But now they look to become more main stream. Should we be welcoming the prospect of swapping man for machine behind the wheel? Will it make the world a better place?

SAFER AND GREENER DRIVING The lab coats from the automotive industry certainly appear to think so. Their confidence is based on one founding premise: that smart technologies can operate cars a whole lot better and more efficiently than people.

Ultimately the journey that the industry is on has benefits for safety and the environment too. Imagine a car that can communicate with the cloud to identify the location of accidents or road congestion ahead, and then automatically re-route, for instance.

Or put yourself in a vehicle that can “talk” to traffic lights wirelessly and regulate your speed so as to hit a green light every time.

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starting exerts a greater load on the engine, which translates into more fuel consumption.

It’s the promise of greater safety where autonomous driving really comes into its own, industry advocates claim. Ultimately, most accidents happen as a result of human error.

Computers don’t get bored or distracted, or take their eyes off the road because they want to change the radio station or make a phone call. Hands-free driving for the masses is still some way off, but existing technologies offer a taste of what’s to come.

Buy a new Ford, for instance, and you may well find it equipped with automated systems that park for you, that regulate your speed depending on the vehicle in front (so-called adaptive cruise control) or even break to avoid a collision (active city stop).

Jaguar Land Rover launched a snazzy piece of software that uses artificial intelligence techniques to learn your preferences and second-guess driving responses. This “selflearning car” takes information from your calendar and clock and takes account of traffic conditions and weather patterns.

COMBATTING CONGESTION The same types of smart technologies hold out the hope of less congestion too.

According to Ford, the number of cars on

the world’s roads is set to increase from 1bn today, to 2bn by 2050, presenting a very real risk of global gridlock.

By around the end of the decade, the US carmaker expects to see cloud-based systems in vehicles that will enable drivers to identify free car parking spaces in city centers or pre-book parking slots. In the longer term, drivers may even get advice on when it’s quicker to leave their cars and jump on nearby public transport.

QUESTION MARKS For all the new gizmos being dreamt up by carmakers, it will take more than these to make autonomous driving a reality. Vehicles don’t only need to talk to themselves; they need to be able to communicate with other cars on the road and the road infrastructure itself. Even then, the prospect of driverless private transport isn’t without its question marks. As with any technology, however smart, lack of interoperability and straightforward systems failure always pose a potential risk. You can live with that if it’s your phone or printer; not if it’s a car travelling at 40mph.

Of course, it could be that people just like being in control behind the wheel.

Autonomy, after all, is a very personal thing.

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SPARK-ing teachers’ creativity Brighton College invites local educators to unique event

four different Emirates and four different countries.

The event will begin at 4.00pm on Tuesday May 5th in the College Theatre and all are welcome. Any educators who are interested in attending as speakers or as observers are invited to sign up at: www.sparkevent.me

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righton College will become the first school in Al Ain to host a SPARK event when it opens its doors to teachers and educators from across the country on Tuesday May 5th.

The event, entitled SPARK, is designed to bring educators together to share, collaborate and explore what is working well in their classrooms or schools.

The SPARK concept has been operating in the United Kingdom since 2005, where it is known as TeachMeet and is fast becoming globally renowned. The SPARK model involves organised and informal gatherings of teachers aiming to share good practice, provide personal insights and discuss practical innovations that work in the classroom. Each event allows education practitioners to deliver either a three minute or seven minute presentation on a topic that interests them.

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Over just two years of operations, SPARK has hosted a range of popular events in Dubai, Doha, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi and the UK. Each event has been very well attended; in Dubai, for example, an event hosted by the School of Research Science hosted over 250 educators from 51 different schools,

It is anticipated that this will be well attended with a wide range of excellent presentations.

The Twitter hashtag #SPARKEvent can be used to follow any announcements made regarding SPARK at Brighton College and to follow the proceedings for any teachers who are not able to attend.

Teachers who are interested in getting involved in this unique educational event should contact Darren Sutton, Director of Educational Technology at Brighton College, at dsutton@brightoncollegealain.ae.

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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.

cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision. It is most common in older people and can be in either or both eyes. However, it cannot spread from one eye to the other.

The part that becomes cloudy is the lens. This is normally the clear part of the eye. The retina is the lightsensitive tissue at the back of the eye. Light has to pass through a transparent lens to the retina and then the nerve signals travel to the brain. The lens must be clear for the retina to receive a sharp image. If the lens is cloudy from a cataract, the image you see will be blurred.

Besides age related, there are other types of cataracts. Secondary cataracts can occur after surgery or in association with glaucoma. Secondary cataracts can occur in people who have other health issues such as diabetes. Eye injuries can also lead to cataracts. Congenital cataracts are those that occur in babies and early childhood.

These may be small enough to not affect vision but are removed if they do.

The lens is made of mostly water and protein.

The protein is arranged precisely to keep the lens clear for light to pass through. Theories about the protein clumping together or wear and tear of the lens are popular but there is no one answer.

You don’t have to be a senior citizen to get this type of cataract. In fact, people can have an age-related cataract in their 40s and 50s. But during middle age, most cataracts are small and do not affect vision. It is after age 60 that most cataracts affect vision.

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The most common symptoms of a cataract are: • Cloudy or blurry vision.

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Colors seem faded.

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Glare. Headlights, lamps, or sunlight may appear too bright. A halo may appear around lights.

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Poor night vision.

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Double vision or multiple images in one eye. (This symptom may clear as the cataract gets larger.)

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Frequent prescription changes in your eyeglasses or contact lenses.

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These symptoms can also be a sign of other eye problems. If you have any of

these symptoms, check with your eye care professional.

Early cataract symptoms may be improved with new eyeglasses, brighter lighting, antiglare sunglasses, or magnifying lenses. If these measures do not help, surgery is the only effective treatment. Surgery involves removing the cloudy lens and replacing it with an artificial lens.

An ordinary cataract needs to be removed only when vision loss interferes with your everyday activities, such as driving, reading, or watching TV. You and your eye care professional can make this decision together. Once you understand the benefits and risks of surgery, you can make an informed decision about whether cataract surgery is right for you. In most cases, delaying cataract surgery will not cause long-term damage to your eye or make the surgery more difficult.

If you have cataracts in both eyes that require surgery, the surgery will be performed on each eye at separate times, usually four to eight weeks apart.

Many people who need cataract surgery also have other eye conditions, such as agerelated macular degeneration or glaucoma.

If you have other eye conditions in addition to cataract, talk with your doctor.

Learn about the risks, benefits, alternatives, and expected results of cataract surgery.

However, always consult your eye care professional about any doubts you have.

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Splash enters a ‘Brave New World’ Spring Summer ’15 fashion show

It’s a natural desire for the human soul to return to the basic simplicity of life to attain bliss, yet stay connected to a world that has evolved exponentially. Splash, the high street maven explored that new dimension of the world by paying homage to simplicity and infusing the luxury of fashion that surrounds us. ‘Brave New World’ showcased the Spring Summer’ 15 collection that urged us to go back to where it all started.

Splash presented pieces that were an amalgamation of the luxe fabrics in simple, basic silhouettes. The season’s hottest trends were interpreted in a way that appeared almost close to nature at an elevated level.

The collection presented on the runway will be available from mid-April in store while all the looks from the catwalk are available on www.landmarkshops.com/splash and Facebook.com/Splashfashions. To choose your favorite pieces and in case you want to revisit moments from the show, tune in to Youtube.com/SplashFashion.

The two dominant trends featured at SS’15 fashion Show LUXE ZEN: The collection will have a strong Far East exotic Japanese influence with a good mix of classic and new silhouettes.

Simplicity and clean lines will be the highlight sending out a demure vibe.

GYPSET: Capture the mysterious, freespirited bohemian and gypsy culture with this trend that takes you on a whimsical ride this season.

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10 Ways Your Family Can Help Protect the Environment on Earth Day

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ooking for a unique way to celebrate Earth Day with your kids this year?

These eco-friendly ideas will help your whole family get into the act when it comes to protecting the environment.

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Organize a community cleanup Whether it’s at your kids’ school, a neighborhood park, along a hiking trail or someplace else in your community, get your family involved in a community cleanup effort on Earth Day. Enlist your friends and advertise the cleanup effort locally to encourage others to join in your efforts.

2. Plant something For kids who love to play in the dirt, gardening is a natural fit. Get your kids involved in planting shrubs, a tree, flowers, vegetables or other plants in your yard. If you choose something like shrubs or a tree, they’ll stick around year after year to remind you of your Earth Day efforts (with proper care, of course).

3. Organize a recycling drive Think of places where recycling is needed in your community but currently isn’t done or isn’t very convenient. Do you have curbside recycling? Are there recycling containers at your children’s school, local playgrounds, community center or other places you frequent?

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4. Park the family car If you have a car, consider walking, biking or taking public transportation where possible on Earth Day. If you must drive, take shorter or fewer trips and make sure you’re getting the best mileage you can out of your car by taking steps such as properly inflating the tires.

5. Curb your electricity use Opt for candles at night instead of electric lights. If you need to clean up, choose a broom rather than a vacuum. Read your kids an eco-friendly book rather than letting them watch television.

6. Save water Check your home for leaky faucets. If you don’t already do so, encourage everyone to turn off the water while brushing their teeth

and washing their faces and hands. See who can take the fastest shower (and still get clean). Use a broom rather than a hose to clean your driveway or sidewalk.

7. Donate or swap things you don’t need Recycle toys, clothes and other household items you’re no longer using by donating them. You can also collect donations or arrange a community swap event where kids bring their old toys and books to trade.

8. Install houses or feeders for wildlife Install houses for birds, bats or other wildlife in your yard or set up a feeder for birds. To get your kids into the act, consider having them build or decorate the birdhouse or make the feeder.

9. Raise money for a good cause Choose an eco-friendly charity your family supports and find a way to raise money for it. You can collect monetary donations directly, hold an Earth Day yard sale or sell eco-friendly crafts made by your family. Once again, encourage your friends and neighbours to join in.

10. Commit to change Think of one simple way to reduce your family’s carbon footprint and commit to doing it. If you need an incentive to get yourself started, consider rewarding your family if you successfully implement the change. Don’t forget to choose an ecofriendly reward, too!

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THE HISTORY OF

EARTH DAY and our Social Responsibility

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arth Day is the name given to two different annual observances that are intended to raise awareness about a wide range of environmental issues and problems, and to inspire people to take personal action to address them.

Except for that general goal, the two events are unrelated, even though both were founded about a month

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apart in 1970 and both have gained wider acceptance and popularity ever since.

UNESCO Conference on the Environment in 1969.

THE FIRST EARTH DAY

McConnell suggested an annual observance to remind the people of Earth of their shared responsibility as environmental stewards. He chose the vernal equinox—the first day of spring in the northern hemisphere, the first day of autumn in the southern hemisphere— because it is a day of renewal.

In the United States, Earth Day is celebrated by most people on April 22, but there is another celebration that predates that one by approximately a month and is celebrated internationally.

The first Earth Day celebration took place on March 21, 1970, the vernal equinox that year. It was the brainchild of John McConnell, a newspaper publisher and influential community activist, who proposed the idea of a global holiday called Earth Day at a

At the vernal equinox (always March 20 or March 21), night and day are the same lengths everywhere on Earth. McConnell believed that Earth Day should be a time of equilibrium when people could put

social & community forum aside their differences and recognize their common need to preserve Earth’s resources.

On February 26, 1971, U.N. SecretaryGeneral U Thant signed a proclamation saying that the United Nations would celebrate Earth Day annually on the vernal equinox, thereby officially establishing the March date as the international Earth Day. In his Earth Day statement on March 21, 1971, U Thant said, “May there only be peaceful and cheerful Earth Days to come for our beautiful Spaceship Earth as it continues to spin and circle in frigid space with its warm and fragile cargo of animate life.” The United Nations continues to celebrate Earth Day each year by ringing the Peace Bell at U.N. headquarters in New York at the precise moment of the vernal equinox.

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On April 22, 1970, the Environmental TeachIn held a nationwide day of environmental education and activism that it called Earth Day. The event was inspired and organized by environmental activist and U.S. Sen. Gaylord Nelson from Wisconsin. Nelson wanted to show other U.S. politicians that there was widespread public support for a political agenda centered on environmental issues.

Nelson began organizing the event from his Senate office, assigning two staff members to work on it, but soon more space and more people were needed. John Gardner, founder of Common Cause, donated office space. Nelson selected Denis Hayes, a Harvard University student, to coordinate Earth Day activities and gave him a staff of volunteer college students to help.

The event was wildly successful, sparking Earth Day celebrations at thousands of colleges, universities, schools and communities all across the United States. An October 1993 article in American Heritage Magazine proclaimed, “…April 22, 1970, Earth Day was…one of the most remarkable happenings in the history of democracy…

20 million people demonstrated their support… American politics and public policy would never be the same again.”

Following the Earth Day celebration inspired

by Nelson, which demonstrated widespread grassroots support for environmental legislation, Congress passed many important environmental laws, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, as well as laws to protect wilderness areas. The Environmental Protection Agency was created within three years after Earth Day 1970.

In 1995, Nelson received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Bill Clinton for his role in founding Earth Day, raising awareness of environmental issues, and promoting environmental action.

THE IMPORTANCE OF EARTH DAY NOW No matter when you celebrate Earth Day, its message about the personal responsibility we all share to “think globally and act locally” as environmental stewards of planet Earth has never been more timely or important.

Our planet is in crisis due to global warming, overpopulation, and other critical environmental issues. Every person on Earth shares the responsibility to do as much as they can to preserve the planet’s finite natural resources today and for future generations.

WHAT IS GLOBAL WARMING?

Global warming is the increase of earth’s average surface temperature due to the effect of greenhouse gases. These greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane absorb heat that would otherwise escape from earth. Global warming has emerged as one of the biggest environmental issues in decades.

According to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports, the earth’s temperature has increased by 0.8 degrees Celsius over the past century. More than half of this increase has happened in the last 25 years. It seems that the temperature is rising at a rate faster than ever before. Human activities like burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, industrialization and pollution are some of the factors responsible for global warming.

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Gisele Bündchen: My Body Asked Me to Stop Gisele Bundchen is finally ready to step away from the runway. After nearly 20 successful years in the industry, Mrs. Tom Brady will bid farewell to the catwalk next week during Sao Paulo Fashion Week.

Jaden Smith: The Real Reason He’s Wearing Women’s Dresses

But after so many looks, outfits and signature poses, what is making the 34-year-old say goodbye? It’s all about the body.

“Automatically my body tells me if what I do is worth it, and it asked to stop,” she told the Folha de Sao Paulo newspaper via Yahoo. “I respect my body, it’s a privilege to be able to stop.”

And when it comes to that famous body so respected in the industry, a few less walks on the runway certainly won’t stop the proud mom from looking her best. Just last month, the model showed off her super-toned body while on vacation. “Thank you to all my dear fans who dedicated their time to leave a message here,” she captioned a bikini

Calm down, he’s just trying to stay hip!

Jaden Smith, 16, stepped out on April 9 wearing “girl clothes,” and the whole world wondered why.

image that featured her two dogs as well as a heart drawn in the sand with the word “grateful” inscribed inside. “Thank you for all the love. A kiss in your heart and have a beautiful day!!!”

Kim and Khloé Kardashian Travel to Late Father Robert Kardashian’s Ancestral Home in Armenia The Kardashian’s family trip to Armenia just became that much more special.

His sister, Willow, also raids his closet, according to another source. “Jaden has worn so many different clothes geared for girls that Willow borrows stuff from his closet,” the insider revealed. “It is completely a fashion choice and nothing more, and Jaden will continue wearing dresses and girls’ clothing for a very long time if not forever!”

As Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner arrived at the Coachella Music Festival in the California desert, big sisters Kim Kardashian and Khloé Kardashian continued their meaningful vacation with a trip to Gyumri, a city outside the Armenian capital of Yerevan.

Armenian records indicate that the late Robert Kardashian’s family lived in the historical town. As a result, the group made it a priority to visit their modest ancestral family home. With rusted metal walls, no roof and piles of debris surrounding the area, the sisters appeared to be moved

while exploring the neighborhood with their cousins Kara and Kourtni. Kanye West followed close behind the ladies as he carried North West through the muddy dirt roads.

Shah Rukh Khan Hopes to Recreate Magic With Kajol in Dilwale Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol are Bollywood’s most loved on-screen pair and the superstar, who is teaming with the actress for Dilwale, hopes they can recreate their magic for the Rohit Shetty film. The 49-year-old actor and Kajol have starred together in hits like Baazigar, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Karan Arjun, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.

The two were last seen together on-screen in Karan Johar’s My Name Is Khan in 2010.

“It is very exciting to be back with Kajol. I haven’t had the time to thank her to be a part of the film. We will start the film in June hopefully. It is good to work with Rohit. I have not worked with Kajol after My Name Is Khan. It is always exciting to work with her.

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“Jaden is a very experimental dresser, he’s always been a fashionista at heart,” a source tells. “He likes wearing men skirts and long, thin T-shirts that look like dresses because that’s a high-end fashion statement at the moment. Kanye West has worn skirts before, as high-end fashion brands like Givenchy are bringing out full ranges for brave guys who think they can rock a skirt.” Well, Jaden sure can! We think it’s pretty awesome that Jaden is making such a fun, bold fashion statement. “He’s just a young guy, changing up his look and keeping up with high-end fashion,”.

done really nice cinema together. I hope we can recreate that for Dilwale as well,” Shah Rukh told reporters.

Young actors Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon have also been signed for Dilwale.

Shah Rukh has just wrapped up shooting Maneesh Sharma’s Fan.

Kristen Bell : Marrying Dax Shepard was the “Best Decision I’ve Made,”

It’s not every day you hear Kristen Bell talk about her personal life. But when she does, it’s oh-sosweet!

While participating in a Twitter Q&A in support of the nonprofit Opening Act Saturday afternoon, the Frozen star was asked about her husband Dax Shepard.

Let’s just say her answers were nothing short of lovely. When a Twitter follower asked the actress for a moment in life she would like to repeat, Bell immediately went back to her wedding day. “moment i promised myself to @daxshepard1,” she shared. “best decision ive made 2date #OAchats” But wait, there’s more. Another user asked what makes the relationship work so well in the Hollywood spotlight. Well, it’s not easy. But it’s totally worth it.

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Virry: An application to explore the animal kingdom ‘home’ in the UAE, Fountain Digital Labs has recently signed a MoU with Zayed Higher Organization, to grant children with special needs in the country free access to their newly launched application. This signing took place at Al Ain Zoo, during the launch of the Virry Application, where the animal and scenery footage is filmed.

Fountain Digital Labs has recently launched Virry, an application designed for children who are eager to explore the animal kingdom, offering endless hours of wildlife entertainment and learning in different forms via Smart Technology.

The application includes unprecedented and immersive live-streaming technology that gives young children real-time access to their favourite wild animals and their actual behaviours. It also features interactive videos that help children practice life skills such as impulse control, creativity, reasoning, and problem solving by virtually engaging with their favourite animals in fun games. The games, experienced from the animal’s point of view require the user to play through interaction such as tilting the iPAD or phone to drop food for the Lion, and shouting into their device to attract the Lion to the meat.

Children will learn to respond to the needs of different animals by breaking down simple problems, developing strategies to solve them, and getting rewarded through positive feedback. Extensive video playlists are also available, where children

can follow emotional threads to connect different animals and their behaviours, promoting empathy and understanding in an entertaining way. Curated high-quality videos show the connections and common behaviours across species, allowing children to gain a broader understanding of animal life.

Virry has been created in collaboration with leading child development researchers, and the resulting innovative and fun ways of interacting within the game means the learning is more effective. Children with Special Needs benefit greatly from such enhanced methods of active engagement and to celebrate its worldwide launch and

The filmed content includes exclusive behind the scenes footage at the zoo, shot by remote control and curated by wildlife documentarians with experience of working on animal shows for the BBC and Disney. This process meaning real animal behaviour is observed without human interaction, making Virry the first app to offer the chance to really interact with and understand exotic and captivating animals first hand. Virry was brought to life by an international team of award-winning film industry veterans, technology specialists, wildlife experts and academics, such as Professor Gail F. Melson, an authority on children’s development, author of Where the Wild Things Are: Animals in the Lives of Children and leader in the field of humananimal interaction at Purdue University.

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Microsoft’s new app lets you control Powerpoint presentations with your Android device Microsoft quietly launched a new Android app called Office Remote for Android that lets you control Powerpoint presentations on your PC over Bluetooth. With the free app, dubbed Office Remote, you can control Powerpoint to advance through slides, play and pause embedded audio and video clips, switch to slide thumbnail view, check out speaker notes discreetly on your device and keep any eye on the presentation timer.

Office Remote also works with Excel and Word, making it a neat tool to have if you frequently present spreadsheets and documents in front of an audience. With Excel, you can scroll, zoom and switch between worksheets, use filters and slicers, and hop to any named objects in your file.

The app offers similar functionality on Word, and additionally lets you jump to headings and comments quickly. Office Remote was previously available only on Windows Phone 8. You’ll need Microsoft Office 2013 along with the desktop add-in installed on your Bluetooth-enabled PC for this to work.

Facebook’s Vine-esque app that takes things a step further and allows others to develop your videos further. Basically, you post a short clip and give it a tag. Others (not just your friends, but basically anybody) can “respond” to the clip by recording themselves. The service will automatically stitch clips together. So, this app could potentially lead to some of the most awesome video content on the Internet, but there’s also the danger of becoming a nest for the most boring clips ever – get that imagination engine running!

FILE TRANSFER

BY INFINIT

A pretty great file sharing and transferring tool, which has versions for Android, iOS, Windows PC, and Mac PC. It’s free, fast, and looks really nice to boot!

A pretty standard hardware monitoring app, which manages to adhere to Google’s Material Design pretty nicely and just manages to present its information in that good, flat, modernistic look. The developer promises further updates, such as widgets, so if you don’t have a monitoring app, but are thinking about getting one – you might as well hop on the development wagon of this one and watch it as it grows.

BLUR TOOL

Download ($0.99)

Does your photo editor of choice lack the bokeh effect to create a really blurred scene? Well, this app can help. The app doesn’t do much else than blurring, so it may be questionable whether you’d want to spend $1 on it, but still – it’s simple, works in both “draw” or “fill with effect” modes, and is capable of blurring you beyond recognition.

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Pistachio crusted Salmon with Citrus Saffron sauce

INGREDIENTS

METHOD

Crusted Salmon

1. Marinate the salmon with salt, lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped basil, olive oil, tarragon, salt and crushed pepper

Salmon Fillet 200 g | Lemon 1 | Salt to taste | Pepper Crushed to taste | Tarragon 1 g | Basil 1 g | Olive Oil 20 ml | Mustard Dijon 10 ml | Fresh Parsley chopped 10 g | Pistachio chopped 50 g Sautéed spinach and mushrooms Garlic 2 g | Onion 30 g | Fresh spinach 50 g | Mushroom 30 g | Cream 30 ml | Asparagus tips 30 g | Broccoli florets 30 g | Carrot 30 g | Cherry tomato 10 g For the Sauce Garlic Chopped 2 g |Onion chopped 5 g | Celery chopped 3 g | Flour 5 g | Butter 5 g | Cream 30 ml | Lemon 1 | Saffron 0.2 g | Parsley chopped 3 g 32

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2. Sear the fish. Let it rest for a while.

3. Brush the salmon with Dijon mustard.

Crust with pistachio chopped and parsley.

4. Bake in the oven 10 to 15 minutes at 180oC 5. Sauté chopped onions, add sliced mushroom and blanched spinach.

Touch with cream and season.

6. Use this as the base and lay the salmon on the spinach mixture.

7. Serve

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Broccoli

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florets, asparagus tips, carrot and cherry tomato.

8. For the sauce, sauté chopped onions and chopped celery in butter, add flour and cook on slow flame.

9. Add cooking cream and bring to boil.

Add lemon zest, lemon juice, saffron and seasoning. Finish with Chopped parsley and serve with the Salmon.

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WAR 9 The 9th installment of The Great Wadi Adventure Race kicks off bright and early on April 25th, and with temperatures likely escalating into the 40’s, this edition promises to be a steamy yet pleasant punishment for those brave enough to participate.

The grueling 10km obstacle course will send participants running, crawling, carrying, swimming, swinging and climbing their way to the finish line. Conceived in 2012, the Wadi Adventure Race is a 10 km obstacle course, incorporating activities at Wadi Adventure and the surrounding desert and mountains.

The previous W.A.R races were a great success with popular demand crying out for the now well established series. Inspired by the growing popularity of one-day assault course themed races, like the Tough Guy, Tough Mudder and Spartan genre, W.A.R. has definitely grown to become one of the region’s finest. The diversity of Wadi Adventure’s obstacles and activities along with its unique and majestic natural surroundings, make this event a favourite for both week end warriors and seasoned athletes.

With six different categories (Elite, A, B, C, D, E) ranging from mild to absurdly challenging, this course caters to a wide range of fitness levels and running abilities. It provides competitors with a choice to go for the win or just complete the course and have fun. The atmosphere is adrenalin fueled with spectators cheering on their heroes along every hurdle of the course. After the race, a delicious buffet awaits to refuel the exhausted racers as they mix with friends telling tales of their personal achievements and conquests. W.A.R. is a true test of strength and endurance supported by the

entire community, alongside well over 10 sponsors, media partners and press outlets!

As is the case with every episode of W.A.R., the team at Wadi Adventure has spared no creativity in improving the opportunity to challenge and push the warriors to their respective limits and once again, promises a TOUGHER, FASTER & BETTER event than ever before!

Don’t miss out on this one; contact our friends at Wadi Adventure to find out how you can enlist.

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ertain particularly beautiful tropical islands brighten the desktops of thousands of computers around the world –extraordinary rocky shapes jutting out of the sea, adorned with sparkling beaches and covered in rich green jungle. These islands are exotic, compelling and like nothing else on earth. But the question on hundreds of people’s minds is – where on earth are they?

The mystery is hereby solved – these stunning castaway isles are found in the Palawan province of the Philippines, one of the world’s most beautifully preserved Edens. A naturally rich region with abundant forests and fishing, there’s little wonder that early Spanish explorers referred to Palawan as the ‘Land of Promise’. Located to the west of the country’s main island of Luzon, the isles of Palawan Province snake between the South 34 The Source

China Sea to the northeast, and the Sulu Sea to the southeast, closing in on Malaysia at its southernmost point. Relatively unpopulated, the province is home to less than 800,000 residents, more than a quarter of whom inhabit the capital and primary urban center, Puerto Princesa City.

China Sea. It includes major formations of stalactites and stalagmites, and several large chambers. The lower portion of the river is subject to tidal influences. The underground river is reputed to be the world’s longest and has been officially included among the new 7 world natural wonders.

When you land for your Palawan adventure, odds are it will be just to the south of Puerto Princesa, at the region’s main airport. Found roughly in the centre of the large main island, from here a number of boat services and small charter flights can take you north, to the tourism destinations of El Nido, Busuanga and Pamalican, or south, to the remote isle of Balabac at the province’s tip.

Those who decide on the northern path will find one of the most striking sceneries at the tip of the main island, a six-hour bus ride or few hours’ flight from the capital; famed El Nido and its eerie rock formations.

Relatively unexplored until almost 1980, the now-renowned area was serendipitously discovered by a few lucky stranded divers.

An absolute must for anyone’s bucket list can be found 50 km north of Puerto Princesa. The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park features a limestone karst mountain landscape with an 8.2 km. navigable underground river. A distinguishing feature of the river is that it winds through a cave before flowing directly into the South

Forced to moor in one of its bays after become lost during the night, the dive team awoke in the morning to a surreal view of primeval, strangely-formed islets rising in clusters from the sea. El Nido offers a range of rustic, eco-friendly resorts fit for adventurous divers, and more recently, has developed some truly luxurious boutique hotels.

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Tropical scenery of Palawan Amanpulo Resort

Landscape of El Nido Scuba diver exploring world war II shipwreck in Coron area, Palawan,

The Underground River of Puerto Princesa

Off the coast of the main island, there are also some amazing spots; reachable by boat from El Nido, Linapacan Island is home to old Spanish ruins and unexplored jungle, and has recently become popular as a haven for backpackers and other visitors who long for something off the beaten path. Past Linapacan, the tourist-friendly islands of Culion, Busuanga and Coron offer a bit more civilization, with small towns, shopping, and restaurants. Coron in particular is known for its hot springs, waterfalls, and spectacular diving amidst the numerous Japanese shipwrecks that scatter the neighbouring sea floor.

But one of Palawan’s most beautiful secrets is Amanpulo Resort on Pamalican Island, found in the secluded Cuyo group lying out into the brilliant blue Sulu Sea. Once a failing coconut and pineapple plantation, the island was purchased in the early 1990’s by the Aman Group of Resorts, and turned into arguably the most luxurious speck of land in Palawan. Guests are flown in straight from Manilla by the resort’s own

Unique image of Puerto Princesa subterranean underground river from inside

Main street of El Nido in Palawan

plane, and enjoy total privacy in one of the exclusive casitas that dot the island’s jungle and beachside. With elegant restaurants, clubhouses and spas, Amanpulo is a perfect blend of nature and sophistication.

the trip will have been more than worth it. The ecologically-rich island is truly a piece of the earth’s past, with no cities or major roadways, and just 20,000 scattered inhabitants.

Pamalican may be isolated, but the most southern route is only for the truly adventurous. No commercial flights service Balabac Island at Palawan’s bottom edge, and there are no airports, meaning those without access to a floatplane must take a leisurely 4-day boat journey from Puerta Princesa – that is, 4 days in good weather.

But when you arrive at this far-flung island,

Looking south across the misty Balabac Strait, the coast of famously remote Borneo is visible less than 60 miles away. This island is a reminder of the true allure of Palawan; it’s not the elegant resorts and pretty beaches that make the province so unique and compelling, but the raw, mysterious nature found in so few other places on earth.

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diary MARK THESE EVENTS ON YOUR CALENDAR EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITION IN ABDULLAH BIN ZUBAIR SCHOOL: Do not miss EduFair 2015 and an opportunity to participate in an educational exhibition extravaganza on Saturday, May 2nd at Abdullah bin Zubair Private School, the exhibition will be held from 10 am till 2 pm, for more information please call 037 680 551/53

AL AIN EDUCATION & CAREER FAIR 2015: APR 20 - APR 22, 2015, AL AIN CONVENTION CENTRE: This is the only event of its kind in Al Ain focused on higher education, training and career opportunities.It is the essential platform for higher education institutions seeking to recruit students and public/private companies seeking Emirati graduates and professionals for career development.

WEDDEX- AL AIN WEDDING SHOW: APR 27 - MAY 02, 2015, AL AIN CONVENTION CENTRE: The 11th edition of the Al Ain Wedding Show exhibits and displays all products related to weddings.

DANAT THE BIG TIGER IS COMING TO AL AIN: Join Danat Al Ain Resort on 30th April 2015 for the hottest party to ever happen in Al Ain. SIZZLER - 7TH - 25TH APRIL: Indulge in your favorite kebabs and tandoor delights in a sizzling hot plate at Tanjore.

SEAFOOD DELIGHTS - 5TH -23RD MAY: Enjoy seafood cooked the fiery Indian way and cool it down with our special selection of white wines at the finest Indian restaurant in Al Ain, Tanjore.

SUSHI & SPARKLES - 6TH MAY: Indulge in an evening of exotic pairing of sushi with champagnes and sparkling wines at the Arabesque Terrace for AED 149++ per person.

EXCLUSIVELY HERS AT BODY & SOUL: Take advantage of Body & Soul Health Club’s special one-month membership exclusively for ladies and enjoy the following benefits: Complimentary use of gyms, 3 swimming pools, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi and plunge pool. 2 classes of Zumba. 20% discount at Horse & Jockey Pub. 20% discount at Arabesque. Rates: AED 299 net Weekdays only. AED 499 net.

MARINE BODY SCRUB & FACIAL MASSAGE: This month of April, indulge in a relaxing body scrub using salt minerals from Jordan’s Dead Sea that benefits your skin by exfoliating and removing old skin cells leaving you with hydrated and smooth skin. This will be followed by a facial massage treatment that gives your face a radiant look. Rate: AED 375 net Member AED 425 net. Non-member.

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TUESDAY-ASIAN NIGHT: Asian inspired fabulous buffet spread for only AED 125++ per person including unlimited soft beverages.

THURSDAY-SEAFOOD NIGHT: Come and enjoy the best seafood night in town every Thursday for AED 160* per person including unlimited soft beverages.

HILTON: All month Argentinian Steak at Pacos and Casa Romana May 1st to 16th Asparagus Promotion in Casa Romana 30thApril – 6May South American Carte promotion at Pacos

May 5th 5 de Mayo at Pacos, Mexican event with special Mexican beverages and food special (all day) May 7th South American Buffet 7pm to 11pm for 125 AED buffet May 7th -13th Nurses week at Pacos, Casa Romana & Flavours (All nurses get 20% discount on their total bill)

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By Victoria Aveyard The poverty stricken Reds are commoners, living under the rule of the Silvers, elite warriors with god-like powers. To Mare Barrow, a 17-year-old Red girl from The Stilts, it looks like nothing will ever change.

Mare finds herself working in the Silver Palace, at the centre of those she hates the most. She quickly discovers that, despite her red blood, she possesses a deadly power of her own. One that threatens to destroy Silver control. But power is a dangerous game. And in this world divided by blood, who will win?

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BY HARUKI UENO Hiro’s a genius, but what he really wants is to be like his inventor big brother, Tadashi--but one day, Tadashi vanishes while saving Hiro’s life. The only thing left behind to console the grief-stricken Hiro is Tadashi’s last invention, the health-care companion robot Baymax. But the friendship that grows between the gentle bot and the lonely boy is only the beginning of their adventure...

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Hi, my name is Najam Abbas. I am 12 years old. My nationality is Pakistani. I am studying at Al Ain Juniors School. I am a very challenging boy. My hobbies are reading, swimming, karate and writing. When I am free I always read books. I also like to go out with my friends on holidays. I want to become a bussiness man in the future, like my father.

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True of false? Snakes have slimy skin.

How many pairs of wings does a bee have?

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Did you know The Eiffel tower was originally intended for Barcelona, Spain, but the project was rejected.

McDonald’s Caesar salad is more fattening than their hamburger

The song ‘Jingle Bells’ was originally written for Thanksgiving People say “Bless you” when you sneeze because when you sneeze, your heart stops for a mili-second.

Every time you form a memory, new brain connections are created.

Syzygy is the only English word with three Y’s Charlie Chaplin once lost in a Charlie Chaplin look-alike contest It is impossible to lick your elbow 123 - 45 - 67 + 89 = 100.

123 + 4 - 5 + 67 - 89 = 100.

123 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 + 8 - 9 = 100.

1 + 23 - 4 + 5 + 6 + 78 - 9 = 100.

Construction workers in Brazil cemented a car on a pavement after its driver refused to move it 111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321.

A car is trying to find a way to home, show him a correct path

The movie Gravity was more expensive than the Indian Mars mission Army ants are used as natural sutures, Their jaws are so powerful, natives staple wounds by forcing ants to bite them and then break off the body.

In Japan, Ronald McDonald is called Donald McDonald due to a lack of a clear “r” sound in Japanese.

The word “school” comes from the ancient Greek for “free time.”

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