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CONTENTS

ISSUE 104

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

NEWS

ENVIRONMENT “Water For Thought”

URBAN WOMAN How to Talk to Little Girls

STUFF FOR MEN The Coming of the Eco-Friendly Age

COVER STORY Say No to Sugar and Sweeten Their Lives

20 CITY HIGHLIGHTS

Abu Dhabi Awards...

HEALTH & LIFESTYLE Tips For Staying Healthy On Vacation

FASHION Athlete's Co.: Children's Best friend; Handed by Parent's

FAMILY Stop Wearing Shoes ...

SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY FORUM Busy is a Sickness!

ENTERTAINMENT Hollywood & Bollywood Gossip

TECH TALK New Technology on the Street

RECIPE Vietnamese Summer Rolls

MY WORLD How to Vacation with Friends and Remain Friends!

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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ere I am, basking in the morning sun on the patio of our sumptuous beachfront suite, mustering the necessary energy to pen a Directors Note signifying the end of a glorious 15 day stay in Hoi An, Vietnam. Parting is such sweet sorrow and as glistening beads of sweat converge, becoming salty rivers flowing over a bronzed anatomy, the temptation to slide into the beckoning pool becomes overwhelming and I succumb to a blissful submerging.

I noticed a post on Facebook the other day that struck a nerve and got me thinking about how most of us allow life’s daily distractions to drag us into an avoidable abyss. And from the depth of this hole echo the sounds of perpetual grief, easily avoided by simple yet infrequently elected life choices. This was the post: A patient consults with a doctor and explains that they don’t feel well and are uncertain of the cause of this state of being. The doctor responds with these instructions: “I want you to meditate for 20 minutes twice a day, exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, avoid processed foods, eat plenty of organic fruit and vegetables, spend more time in nature and less indoors, stop worrying about things you can’t control and ditch your T.V. Come back in 3 weeks and let’s see if you feel any different! A brilliant diagnosis followed by a prescription that may, for most of us, be incredibly hard to swallow in spite of the obvious cure sure to ensue. By this time tomorrow I will be back in Al Ain and my time in Hoi An will be etched in the archives of idyllic memories. But as the glimpses of paradise wash over me from time to time, they will remind me of a recipe for healthy living that should become a staple diet for every soul.

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Camilla's words of widsom

"Music is the universal language, because it is the language of the universe." Charles F. Glassman

SHAI Means Tea

So if you want to say, I want a cup of tea, you say Oredo kob min al Shai

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Wacky World

The Internet Is Going Crazy over “Sea Bunnies”, Marine Snails with Cute Rabbit Ears

Slugs are not what you’d normally call “cute” creatures, but the Jorunna Parva species is an exception. These marine slugs bear a striking resemblance to small rabbits, which has recently earned them the nickname ‘sea bunnies’.

Jorunna parva slugs were discovered by Japanese malacologist Kikutaro Baba in 1938, but the rest of the world has only become aware of their irresistible cuteness last year, when footage from a Japanese diving school was released online. The clip,

featuring parva off the coast of Japan, has gone viral on the internet and people all over the world are going ga-ga over the adorable underwater creatures.

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UAEU accepts students on the Foundation Year Accelerated Program The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) accepted new students to the Foundation Year Accelerated Program. Ms. Amenah Al Balushi, Director of the Admissions Department, welcomed the students to UAEU and wished them well in their studies. She described the program, which is part of UAEU’s plan to reduce the number of students enrolling in the Foundation Year. The program includes foundational courses in Arabic and Mathematics. Students will be tested in these courses and then evaluated to decide whether or not they need to enroll. Students in this program have achieved high marks in the CEPA exam; exceeding 180, with at least 500 in TOEFL or a band 5 in IELTS. Passing the program requires taking two exams: the first is Mathematics, which is divided into two tests. The first test is in algebra and the second test is in trigonometry. Students should obtain at least 60% in algebra and 50% in trigonometry. A pass in the Arabic language exam requires 60%. Students who passed the tests will be exempt from the Foundation Program, and will join their specializations directly. Students who did not pass attended the Foundation Year Accelerated Program, which ran for three weeks from July 26th to August 13th.

Online entry permits to the UAE for GCC residents

Dubai: GCC residents can now apply for their entry visas to the UAE through an online portal called ‘Fawri’, the Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday. The Fawri service aims to expedite passenger movement across the UAE’s entry points and streamline the visa process for passengers before they arrive in the country. The service, which is accessible through the ministry’s website www.moi.gov.ae and smart app, allows those residing in other GCC countries and those accompanying them, such as domestic helpers, to get their UAE entry permits (visas) via the various ports across the country. Other countries forming the GCC include Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaili, assistant undersecretary of the ministry for Naturalisation, Residency and Ports, said the new service aims to ultimately save time and effort for travellers. “This step is in line with the vision of the Government aimed at upgrading services provided to the public and empowering the concept of fast, high-quality services,” Maj Gen Al Khaili said.

In May, the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA) launched a similar service specific to travellers coming to the UAE through Dubai.

Lieutenant Colonel Faisal Mohammad Al Shimmari, CEO of the Smart Government Programme at the ministry, said: “The ministry seeks to live up to its slogan ‘Our Services Within your Reach ... Your Satisfaction is our Aim’ by providing electronic and smart services in secure, quick and accurate steps. The service is also in line with the UAE’s National Agenda for the coming years,” he said. Lt Col Al Shimmari called on the public to submit proposals that would enhance the ministry’s services to mobile@moi.gov.ae. “The ministry has allocated the phone number 800500 to receive the public’s inquiries and to facilitate the completion of transactions,” Lt Col Al Shimmari said.

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EAD to meet farmers and discuss sustainable groundwater use at the 2015 Liwa Date Festival * Palm tree irrigation consumes around 1/3 of the groundwater typically used for irrigation * EAD using the Khub Al Dhas forest as a sample case study to demonstrates EAD’s activities aimed at more efficient water activities The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) is using its participation at the Liwa Date Festival as an opportunity to hold regular forums with palm farm owners on their groundwater usage and to provide them with ways to make their irrigation systems more efficient, and environmentally sustainable.

Sixty two percent of the annual total demand for water in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi is for groundwater, which is being used mainly in agriculture, forestry and for landscape irrigation. EAD had previously announced that it aims to reduce the use of groundwater by 80% in forestry by 2030 due to the ongoing deterioration of irrigation water - from both a quality and quantity perspectives – and which is one of the major challenges being faced by the Emirate today. HE Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, Secretary General Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi, said: “Safeguarding the Emirate of Abu Dhabi’s groundwater resources is one of our priority areas, and so it is our responsibility, as well as that of our partners, to work together to protect our water resources. Without farmers’ support, groundwater depletion will continue to lead to irreversible deterioration of groundwater quality, which in turn, will impact the farmers’ livelihood. It is through

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initiatives like the Majlis at the Liwa Date Festival that we can encourage positive behavioural changes that will conserve and protect this dwindling supply of this precious resource, and protect farmers’ means of living.” While at the festival, EAD is showcasing the Khub Al Dhas forest as a study site that saw EAD’ make its water usage more efficient by using recycled water, as opposed to depending solely on groundwater. Located near Madinat Zayed in Al Gharbiya, EAD opened an experimental demonstration site where it studied the water requirements of Al Ghaf trees using technology that measures ‘sap flow’. These model studies, along with similar studies on palm trees at the International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture, aim to establish new benchmarks for forestry and agriculture management in Abu Dhabi. Today, EAD manages 73 date palm farms in different locations across the Emirate - 55 of which

are in the Western region – and these contain 361,584 palm trees. Mansoor Khamees Al Tamimi, Groundwater Scientist at EAD said: “Palm irrigation consumes around 1/3 of the groundwater used for irrigation, with each palm tree needing 40 gal of water per day depending on the season, soil type and tree size. We’re looking to use the Liwa Date Festival to provide farmers with necessary technical support, offer innovative solutions and ideas, and to promote the use of recycled water as an alternative of groundwater and plant native species instead of the non-native species that require a lot more water. Our presence there will also allow for people to report any violation or illegal activity being witnessed.” Al Tamimi added: “By being at the Liwa Date Festival, we aim to promote the sustainable use of groundwater among the date farmers by showcasing the best ways to make date forests more efficient in terms of water.”

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HOW TO TALK TO LITTLE GIRLS ABC news reported that nearly half of all three-to six-year-old girls worry about being fat. Fifteen to eighteen percent of girls under twelve now wear mascara, eyeliner and lipstick regularly; eating disorders are up and self-esteem is down; and twenty-five percent of young American women would rather win America’s next top model than the Nobel Peace Prize. Even bright, successful college women say they’d rather be hot than smart. A Miami mom just died from cosmetic surgery, leaving behind two teenagers. This keeps happening, and it breaks my heart.

eaching girls that their appearance is the first thing you notice tells them that looks are more important than anything. It sets them up for dieting at age 5 and foundation at age 11 and cosmetic surgery at 17 and Botox at 23. As our cultural imperative for girls to be hot 24/7 has become the new normal, American women have become increasingly unhappy. What’s missing? A life of meaning, a life of ideas and reading books and being valued for our thoughts and accomplishments. That’s why I force myself to talk to little girls as follows. “Hey Maya, what are you reading?” I asked; a twinkle in my eyes. “I LOVE books,” I said. “Do you?” “YES,” she said. “And I can read them all by myself now!” “Wow, amazing!” What’s your favorite book?” I asked. “I’ll go get it! Can I read it to you?” Purplicious was Maya’s pick and a new one to me, as Maya snuggled next to me on the sofa and proudly read aloud every word, about our heroine who loves pink but is tormented by a group of girls at school who only wear black. Alas, it was about girls and what they wore, and how their wardrobe choices defined their identities. But after Maya closed the final page, I steered the conversation to the deeper issues in the book: mean girls and peer pressure and not going along with the group. I told her my

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favorite color in the world is green, because I love nature, and she was down with that. Not once did we discuss clothes or hair or bodies or who was pretty. It’s surprising how hard it is to stay away from those topics with little girls, but I’m stubborn. I told her that I’d just written a book, and that I hoped she’d write one too one day. She was fairly psyched about that idea. So, one tiny bit of opposition to a culture that sends all the wrong messages to our girls, one tiny nudge towards valuing female brains, one brief moment of intentional role modeling; will my few minutes with Maya change our multibillion dollar beauty industry, reality shows that demean women, our celebrity-manic culture? No. But I did change Maya’s perspective for at least that evening. Try this the next time you meet a little girl. She may be surprised and unsure at first, because few ask her about her mind, but be patient and stick with it. Ask her what she’s reading. What does she like and dislike, and why? There are no wrong answers. You’re just generating an intelligent conversation that respects her brain. For older girls, ask her about current events issues: pollution, wars and school budgets slashed. What bothers her out there in the world? How would she fix it if she had a magic wand? You may get some intriguing answers. Tell her about your ideas and accomplishments and your favorite books. Model for her what a thinking woman says and does. Here’s to changing the world, one little girl at a time!

stuff for men

Does Size Matter in the UAE?

The engine is a vital component of a car. What your heart does for your body, an engine does for your vehicle. But do large-size engines make for a better heart? Carmudi, searched far and wide to present global engine size preferences.

armudi analyzed data based on more than 13 million visits to its website over the last three months and found that motorists in the Middle East prefer large-size engines (up to 4.6 litre in Qatar). Mid-size engines dominate roads in Africa and Latin America (up to 2.8 litres in Ghana). In Asia, small-size engines are most popular (as small as 1.3 litre in Sri Lanka).

market. The car classifieds site also points to no changes in the short term, but at least by 2020, with strong economic growth, we will see an influx of newer car models on Africa's roads. In the Middle East, the majority of motorists are die-hard SUV fans and this trend looks to continue in the near future. The low gas prices are no doubt fueling car buyers’ preferences for large-size engines. In Qatar, where a litre of petrol is $0.26, the bestselling car is the 4.6 litre engine, Toyota Land Cruiser. In the last quarter, 65% of car searches in the UAE, where the petrol price per litre is $0.47, were for cars with an engine size of at least 4.0 litres or more.

hemisphere? Well, in the United States, motorists prefer cars fitted with engines so large, they would be considered insane by motorists around the rest of the world. Well, except in Qatar. Interestingly, Americans share a different taste in cars compared to Europeans, where hybrid cars have started to gain popularity especially in Norway, Netherlands, Iceland, Estonia and Sweden. These countries recorded the highest sales of electric cars in 2014.

THE COMING OF THE ECO-FRIENDLY AGE

So will the engine size trend stay the same in these regions? Carmudi predicts that for the next decade motorists in the Middle East will stick with gas guzzling engines. In Africa, The majority of motorists in Africa prefer to motorists will switch to newer more compact, own cars with a mid-size engine as it fits best efficient and powerful engines and in Asia, we with the infrastructure in the region and is considered somewhat economical compared In Asia, motorists are not so keen to buy cars are likely to see a switch to cars with hybrid with large-size average to larger engines. DataWith showed a 2.8 litre thethatrecent deregulation of oilengines; prices, the cars have engine been onengines. the forefront of everyone’s cruising on themeaning streets is driving 1.7 litre. engine is the most common sizegotten in size minds. engine Fuel has more expensive, hasInentered the budget lists of every the most searched car online is the adopting the next generation of Ghana, a country where roads are dominated household. Around theIndonesia, world, consumers have already started small-size friendly engined cars. Honda Jazz, followed by growing vehicle marketplace, by larger SUV type carstransportation: such as the Mitsubishi environmentally Carmudi, the fastest Bangladesh withand the electric 1.8 litre vehicles. Toyota Allion. Pajero, Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger. explores the pros and cons of hybrid This trend continues in Sri Lanka where only In Africa, a significant portion of cars on the 18% of car buyers searched for large-size cars in the past three months. fuelelectric price car, fuel consumption goes down road are large-engined cars that are over hybrid With an vehicle has The a higher in the region engine comparedthat to others such Maintenance as the ten years old. With improvements in engine traditional to zero. costs are also next to nothing, Middle East Latin and Americaasmight be the are rare. Carbon emissions are technology in the past decade, newer cars requires breakdowns fueland to run, culprit behind this that phenomenon. with small-sized engines that are far more an also nonexistent. electric motor runs powerful than the old large-engine sized on battery. The car uses The Is the situation anypulling different in theDisadvantages Western cars, have now become available on the the battery when out of a stop, braking, and Since the hybrid car is housing both an electric cruising at relatively low and a fuel energy source, it weighs more, leading speeds. The motor switches to issues in handling. Choices are also limited, to fuel when travelling at since not every brand tends to make them. This higher speeds and during is changing, however, as hybrids gain popularity. heavy acceleration. They The online marketplace also reflects this fact, as now also come with a “plug-in” variety, so drivers websites start listing hybrids more frequently. They can expand the battery and have the electric motor can also be a tad more expensive than regular take over for longer. models, but that can be offset with the money saved on fuel. An electric vehicle has a motor that is powered by

a battery pack rather than fuel. It’s also equipped with regenerative brakes that recapture the energy while driving or braking so it is not a total loss. In order to recharge the battery, you need to plug it into an electrical source. The Advantages The major plus point for hybrid cars is fuel efficiency, especially when most driving is done in the city. A lot of fuel is wasted during traffic jams, with constant acceleration and braking. With a hybrid, that time would be spent using the electric motor. Another way these cars save money is by being extremely low maintenance. Carbon emissions are also greatly reduced. The resale value is higher than regular cars since hybrids are less susceptible to damage and wear and tear. As for the drive itself, the engine is quieter than regular cars and offers a smooth ride as well.

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Owners of electric vehicles share one thing in common: range anxiety. While a full charge should be enough for city commuting, it can nevertheless be daunting to drive to places where no charge stations are nearby. Some may prefer to be able to charge their vehicles at home, which would require them to install an expensive charge station. Batteries, although they last long, can be expensive to replace when the time comes. Recharge time is also problematic, as it can take anywhere between 4-20 hours to get a full recharge depending on the model and charging station. There also isn’t a lot of choice when it comes to electric cars. So is this the new trend to take the country by storm? While it might not be an instantaneous shift, the discussion has definitely started. With electric vehicle charging stations opening up around Dubai and talks underway for privileges for eco-friendly car drivers, the pros might very well soon outweigh the cons.

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by Casey Seidenberg

This article is dedicated to all of the kids out there who think the orange juice they drink at breakfast, the cookies they eat after lunch, the candy they trade at school and the Gatorade they chug after practice are no big deal. And also to their parents, who believe the same thing: that daily intake of sugar is harmless and just a function of childhood. What is sugar? Sugar is a sweet substance that comes from plants, mostly sugar cane and sugar beets. It is one big carbohydrate called sucrose made up of two smaller carbohydrates called fructose and glucose. Sugar has absolutely no nutritional value – no protein, vitamins, minerals or fiber. Why do I like it so much? Sugar has been shown to have an effect similar to an addictive drug, triggering you to want and need more, and making it hard to give up. Sugar was brought to Europe in the 1100s as a precious drug, known for its “tremendous addictive potential,” and was called “crack” during that time in France. Studies have also shown that overconsumption of sugar can alter your taste buds so you begin craving sweeter and sweeter foods leaving the more natural sweetness of fruits or whole foods less flavorful. What actually happens to my body when I eat sugar? When you consume sugar, it enters your blood rapidly because there aren’t any nutrients or fiber to slow it down. This causes the sugar or glucose levels in your blood rise. To process the sugar, your pancreas releases a hormone called insulin. Insulin allows the glucose to leave your blood and enter your cells, providing a rush of energy. If you eat a lot of sugar, the insulin works overtime to force the glucose out and your blood sugar down, dropping it too low, which makes the brain react. This reaction causes you to feel tired and grumpy or agitated and anxious, and leaves you craving more sugar. What short-term health effects does it have? Sugar provides a burst of energy that might be fun for a minute but usually doesn’t last too long. This burst of energy can make you feel hyper and unable to focus.

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cover story When the insulin does its job and lowers the blood sugar levels, you might be left feeling cranky, irritable and moody, and less able to concentrate and learn. Sugar can even give you a headache or make you feel sick. Sugar has also been shown to suppress our immune system by lowering the ability of our white blood cells to engulf bacteria, which can lead to more colds, flus and other sicknesses. What long-term effects does it have? Eating too much sugar can make you feel full so you don’t eat enough healthy foods thus missing important nutrients such as protein, vitamins and minerals. Refined sugar has been linked to the following diseases and health complications: •

Obesity and Type 2 diabetes

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Heart disease and high blood pressure

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Cancer

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Depression

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ADD/ADHD

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Asthma

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Arthritis

How does sugar make me fat? If you eat more sugar than your body can use in a day, it stores the sugar it doesn’t need in the liver or converts it to fat. When you do this regularly, you damage your liver and build up fat. Will a little sugar hurt me? No. Make it a sometimes food (Unless you have diabetes or an issue with your blood sugar). The American Heart Association recommends no more than 3 teaspoons (12 grams) of added sugar per day for kids. The recommended daily allowance can be easily exceeded with just one bowl of cereal!

a slow and steady rate. Unlike whole fruit, fruit juice lacks fiber, quickly releasing sugar into the bloodstream causing a burst of energy followed by a sugar crash. One cup of apple juice has 24 grams of sugar. Some juice has almost as much sugar as soda.

What foods have sugar?

Now that I know this, what can I do?

Added sugar is in 74 percent of packaged foods, according to a study published in 2012 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The FDA maintains a list of more than 3,000 food additives that are put into our processed foods. Sugar is the second most common behind salt.

I recommend that parents and their kids watch the film “Fed Up” together and join the filmmakers’ challenge to give up sugar for 10 days and see how they feel.

Doesn’t fruit have sugar? Unless you have diabetes, it is difficult to absorb too much sugar from eating whole fruit because whole fruit has fiber. Fiber slows down the digestive process by releasing sugar into the bloodstream at

Reducing your sugar consumption all year long will have an enormous impact on your overall health and quality of life and that, in and of its self, is a very sweet reality!

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Abu Dhabi Awards Receive Record Individual Nominations in 10th Anniversary Year Total nominations break 36,000 mark, with a record 22,452 individuals nominated for Abu Dhabi’s highest civilian honour. The number of individuals nominated for an Abu Dhabi Award this year has broken all previous records.

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the Abu Dhabi Awards 2015 nomination campaign received 36,404 nominations, of which 22,452 were unique.

he unique nominations, which set a new record, reflect the number of individuals nominated for Abu Dhabi’s highest civilian honour. The figure is higher than in any year since the Awards were launched 10 Nominations came from a broader demographic than in previous years too; a total of 135 nationalities took part in the nomination process this year, up from 117 nationalities in 2013. Organisers believe an increase in online nominations has helped boost public participation this year, with people more enthusiastic than ever to see their selfless community heroes rewarded. The Abu Dhabi Awards was inaugurated in 2005 to celebrate individuals who have selflessly contributed their time to build and support the community of Abu Dhabi. This year’s campaign marks the milestone 10th anniversary of the prestigious Award, which has so far been awarded to a total of 63 recipients. A spokesperson for the Abu Dhabi Awards committee said: “It’s really heart-warming

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to see such strong enthusiasm for the Abu Dhabi Awards. People from all walks of life are very keen to see the selfless acts of their fellow citizens recognised and rewarded. “It is particularly encouraging to see more of the country’s youth getting involved with the Awards, nominating people they consider to have made a positive difference in their schools, universities and communities to receive this prestigious honour.” The seven-week nomination period for the Abu Dhabi Awards 2015 was from May 10th to June 27th, 2015. The committee arranged visits to schools to help create a better understanding of how to nominate someone online through the Abu Dhabi Awards website, which increased overall youth participation. The Awards recognise those members of the community who through their good deeds have made a difference to the lives of people in Abu Dhabi. Anyone considered to have made a positive contribution to Abu Dhabi’s community can be nominated for an Award – regardless of their age, gender or nationality. Even someone who lives overseas is eligible, as long as they have added to the goodness of

the community in Abu Dhabi. The Awards’ official partners, Etisalat and Abu Dhabi Media, played a vital role in the success of the 2015 Abu Dhabi Awards campaign. Fares Hamad Fares, Etisalat’s Vice President Corporate Communications, said: “As always, being part of the Abu Dhabi Awards journey is hugely rewarding for us. It truly helps drive goodness and positive acts across Abu Dhabi.” Hend Al Otaiba, Director of Strategic Communications at Abu Dhabi Media, said: “It has been 10 years since the Abu Dhabi Awards was launched, and in that time it has become a beacon of positivity across the emirate, fostering a sense of community spirit and highlighting the often unrecognised good work being carried out by ordinary citizens. “We look forward to the announcement of the 2015 recipients.” The screening process to assess all the nominations is now under way and will continue through the next few months. The Abu Dhabi Awards 2015 recipients will be announced during a ceremony that will take place in the coming months.

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Back to school

Six ways to help your kids make a smooth transition

witching from holidays to a structured school day can be challenging for children as well as parents. Over the holidays we all experience that welcome loss of routine with late nights, sleepovers, and dinners out with friends or trips away. So here are some helpful tips

2. Encourage a good breakfast. Often when we are rushed in the morning we skip breakfast or reach for an overly sweetened commercial cereal. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day because it boosts energy levels and metabolism, which sets kids up to concentrate better and be more interested in learning. Many children who skip breakfast are actually heavier than those who don’t, partially because they may make poorer food choices later in the day because they are hungry. An egg, a low sugar cereal with fruit and yoghurt or whole meal toast are good options. A fruit smoothie is great for those who don’t like to eat much.

1. Get your kids back into their routine with set bed times. Generally, school aged children between six and 12 years need nine to 11 hours of sleep, aiming for bed between 7.30 and 9pm. Children over 12 years need eight to 10 hours of sleep, aiming for bed between 9 and 10pm. These time frames will ensure kids can concentrate and cope with their day without meltdowns or mood swings. To help them fall asleep more quickly and have more restful sleep, it is best not to allow use of electronic devices, watching TV or any other stimulating activities an hour before bed.

3. Don’t schedule too many activities. We often get seduced into signing our kids up for every activity they ask for – swimming, gym, dancing, cricket, music lessons – only to find they are ratty and exhausted by the end of the week. This is especially true for little preps, who should probably do none or only one activity in the first term. Of course it depends on the child’s energy level but more than four activities in one week is usually too much and two to three is probably ideal.

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4. Aim for the NUDE lunch! Nude foods are foods without excess packaging, and they have two great benefits: they reduce the amount of litter your child must find a bin for, and they are often healthier than their processed alternatives. We know that foods high in sugar and fat tend to give kids an immediate energy boost that is not sustained and can often leave them irritable and teary later in the day, not to mention the additional calories they don’t need. Try to avoid juice and cordial, sweet biscuits, packaged chips and lollies. Instead, go for cut fruit, rice crackers with a small container of dip, cut veggie sticks or frozen yoghurt sticks (great when it’s hot!). Wraps are good alternatives to sandwiches and can be filled with delicious ingredients like roast chicken or tuna, mayonnaise and grated cheese.

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5. Encourage your kids to drink lots of water. Kids in my general Paediatric clinic often complain of headaches and the first thing I always ask is how much water they drink during the day. Aim for kids to have a full drink bottle (approximately 600mls) by the time you pick them up, especially when it’s hot, 6. Apply and reapply sunscreen. Most kids have to wear hats at recess and lunchtime, but they can still get sunburnt, especially on their arms and legs. Remember to apply sunscreen in the morning and pack extra sunscreen in their bags. The small roll on sunscreens are great as children can reapply it themselves, especially if they have afternoon sport.

By- Dr. Uma Maheshwara Rao MBBS, MD, MRCP (UK), MRCPCH (UK), FRCPCH (UK) Consultant Pediatrics- NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Ain 22

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5 THINGS I LEARNED WHEN I QUIT MY SIX-FIGURE LIFE AND MOVED TO

MEXICO STOP WEARING SHOES

IN YOUR HOUSE

There may be no marker of modern civilization quite like the shoe: not only does it make clopping around our cemented world significantly more tolerable (and less dangerous), but it also serves as an indicator of our sensibilities, our profession, our sense of style. You can tell a lot by the shoes people wear from the type of work they do to their income levels, even their political standings. And there’s something else shoes can tell us: whether or not we’re at risk of serious health issues.

recent study out of the University of Houston found that 39 percent of shoe soles sampled were contaminated with the bacteria C. diff (Clostridium difficile), a public health threat that is now resistant to a number of antibiotics. C. difficile is a bacterial infection that causes severe diarrhea and in some cases, death. Kids that have recently taken antibiotics are getting it much more frequently. According to new research from the CDC, 71 percent of C. diff cases in children ages 1-17 were associated with their community healthcare provider or family doctor, compared to adults, where two-thirds were associated with hospital stays. Of those cases, 73 percent of kids had been prescribed antibiotics. “Improved antibiotic prescribing is critical to protect the health of our nation’s children,” said CDC Director Tom Frieden, M.D., M.P.H. “When antibiotics are prescribed incorrectly, our children are needlessly put at risk for health problems including C. difficile infection and dangerous antibiotic resistant infections.” - See more at: http://naturallysavvy.com/ nest/c-diff-in-children-are-antibiotics-toblame#sthash.jaWFo4TV.dpuf

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“Shoes are contaminated from diverse sources, and we are regularly contaminating our doorsteps by shoes,” says study author M. Jahangir Alam, Ph.D.

including other disease-causing bacteria and viruses from children's dirty hands and diapers, as well as microorganisms from leaky meat, poultry, and fish packaging.

Beyond the C. diff risk, there are all kinds of bacteria that could be sneaking into your home via your shoe: most public restroom floors contain about 2 million bacteria per square inch (the average toilet seat: only about 50 per square inch). Not exactly guests you want traipsing around your living room, especially if you have young children who spend a lot of time at floor level.

2. Gas pump handles.

While it’s not quite as common in the West, most cultures around the world request that you leave your shoes at the door—not only does it keep those harmful germs out, but it’s also a sign of respect for the home, which should be considered a sanctuary away from the outside world. TOP 4 ‘GERMIEST’ SURFACES: 1. Grocery cart handles. 70 to 80 percent of carts tested across the country were contaminated with E. coli, which are bacteria associated with serious diarrhea and stomach cramps. Yet there can be much on those cart handles,

71 percent of gas pump handles tested revealed high levels of contamination. This determination was based on a reading of 300 or higher of ATP (adenosine triphosphate), a substance found in all animal, vegetable, yeast, mold, and bacteria cells. ATP levels are the standard by which hygienists measure contamination, and readings greater than 300 are deemed to carry a high risk of infection. 3. Escalator rails. When you think about it, escalators are everywhere: malls, airports, train stations, department stores; basically, areas where literally millions of people can unknowingly share their germs. A study found 43 percent of escalator rails were highly contaminated. 4. ATM machine buttons. ATM machines are known to be heavily contaminated with bacteria, to the same level as nearby public toilets.

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Busy is a Sickness!

I'm busy. I don't know about you, but anytime I am asked, "How's it going?â&#x20AC;? I never just say "fine" anymore. Instead, my stock response is always some degree of frazzled. The scale ranges from "busy" to "crazy busy" to "insanely busy". The good news is my answer is usually met with sympathetic response, which is as reassuring as it is depressing. "Tell me about it! We are, too!" "I know! Isn't it insane?" "There's never enough time in the day, is there?" But something changed about a month ago. I bumped into a friend at the gym. Instead of sympathizing when I said I was "crazy busy," he simply asked, "Really; so what do you have going on today?"

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had to stop and think for a moment. No one has ever asked me to "describe my busy." So I conducted a mental review of our calendar before explaining that I had a band rehearsal in the morning, followed by my son’s basketball game, my daughter’s birthday party and a date night that evening.

His response was "sounds like a full day; have fun!" At first, I was a bit resentful. He obviously misunderstood me. I wanted to remind him how horrible all of this was. I wanted to explain how driving from place to place in my comfortable SUV was a huge pain. Didn't you hear me? I am busy! Here's the thing. I wear busyness like a badge of honour. Only there's no honour to be had. Busy is a sickness! The majority of Americans recognize that their stress exceeds levels necessary to maintain good health. The most frequent reason cited is being too busy. It's a vicious cycle and apparently an epidemic. Dr. Michael Marmot, a British epidemiologist, has studied stress and its effects, and found the root causes to be two types of busyness. Though he doesn't give them official names, he describes the most damaging as busyness without control, which primarily affects the poor. Their economic reality simply does not allow for downtime. They have to work two to three jobs to keep the families afloat. The second type of busyness also results in health problems, but it is a sickness we bring on ourselves.

"Do you like being tardy?! Because that's what you'll be if you don't hurry up and brush your teeth!" The funny thing is, whether I prod or not, we always seem to get to school at the same time every day; before the bell. And if we're late nothing bad really happens, but there is still that voice in my head telling me a couple of tardies today is a slippery slope that eventually leads to 5-10 years in Federal Prison. Ridiculous After my conversation with my friend, I began to notice how much of my rushing was an overreaction. Most of the time, I manufacture urgency in hopes that it will create urgency in others. Instead, it only creates anxiety, resentment and spite, which is absolutely counter-productive. And even in the cases where the urgency is real, it's often due to a packed schedule I created. So why do reasonable adults insist on creating stress? We are afraid of ourselves. We are what we do. Our careers and what we produce more often than not define us and if I am not busy doing something, I am somehow less than, not worthy or at least worth less than those who are producing something. Now, before you start to think this is just one person's opinion, consider a recent study published in the journal Science. In one experiment, participants were left alone in a room for up to 15 minutes. When asked whether they liked the alone time, over half reported disliking it. In subsequent studies, participants were given an electric shock, and then asked if they would pay money to avoid being shocked again. Not surprisingly, most said they would trade money to avoid pain. However, when these same people were left alone in a room for 15 minutes, nearly half chose to self-administer an electric shock rather than sit alone with their thoughts.

Self-created stress

You read that right.

Ever since my conversation a month ago, I realized that my busyness is this second type; busyness we control. In fact, many times I create rush and worry when none exists.

Think about what this means. Just being is so painful that we are willing to hurt ourselves to avoid it. It's time I let my busyness rest in peace.

"If you don't finish your waffles in the next 90 seconds, we're going to be late!"

My hope is that I stop defining myself by doing and start defining myself by being. That I stop measuring time by the clock on the wall, and start measuring it by the experiences I share with those around me. And that I stop seeing my life as "busy," and instead, see it for what it truly is – full and blessed!

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Ronda Rousey Beats Bethe Correia In Thrilling UFC 190 Fight

Ashlee Simpson, Evan Ross Name Newborn Daughter Jagger Snow Their little rocker! Ashlee Simpson and her husband, Evan Ross, revealed the name of their newborn daughter via Instagram on Friday, July 31...

This is what we’ve been waiting for! Ronda Rousey and Bethe Correia faced off at UFC 190 on Aug. 1 in one epic fight, and it was intense. After a violent battle, it was Ronda who proved supreme inside the ring! Ronda Rousey, 28, and Bethe Correia, 32, went head-to-head at UFC 190 in one of the most highly-anticipated fights

of the year. The ladies faced off in Rio De Janiero, and it’s a battle we won’t soon forget. Ronda’s known for quick and easy fights, beating her opponents in a matter of seconds, and everyone was wondering if she’d do the same to the Brazilian fighter. At the end of the day, Ronda beat Bethe in a thrilling match that will go down in history!

Zayn Malik’s First Words About

One Direction’s New Song Zayn Malik has spoken out! One Direction released their very first song without him on July 31, and fans have been dying to know - what does he think?! Zayn Malik, 22, may have left One Direction, but he is still keeping up with their music! The former 1D star has listened to their amazing new single, “Drag Me Down,” and couldn’t help but share his thoughts on Twitter about the band’s first song without him.

Scott Disick Reunites With Mason & Penelope For A Quiet Family Dinner

This is what we love seeing! Following his heartbreaking split with Kourtney Kardashian, Scott Disick was pictured taking his two oldest children, Mason, 5, and Penelope, 3, out for a dinner date at their favorite restaurant on Monday, July 27. 30

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Nicki Minaj & Meek Mill: Her Tough Decision Not To Split Over Drake War Poor Nicki Minaj, 32, found herself caught in a heated feud between her man Meek Mill, 28, and her good friend Drake, 28. Meek was furious with Nicki for not jumping to his defense, and there were rumors that their relationship was on the rocks! However, HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY learned that “she’s not letting Meek go” amidst all the tension.

tech talk

DNA Studio Max:

Automated nano-printing is coming into its own

Razer Buys MicroConsole Maker Ouya Razer has bought microconsole outfit Ouya, founder Julie Uhrman has announced. Uhrman thanked the firm on Twitter, as well as a host of other people who helped bring the Ouya to market. Her tweets also suggest she has left the company as part of the Razer deal.

DNA is often referred to as a “building block” for life, but perhaps a better metaphor would be LEGO. Research in manipulating DNA molecules has led to a robust set of abilities in snapping it together to create complex 2D and 3D

shapes. DNA’s code-based organization made it possible to design linear molecules that would fold and snap together in predictable ways - under laboratory conditions. By Graham Templeton

Nintendo Closing Down TVii Service After less than three years, Nintendo is closing down its TVii service.

Ausdom M04

Bluetooth Headphone

Enjoy your music by Bluetooth Headphone M04 - Deep, enhanced bass and full range sound for a superior audio experience. - Leather earmuffs and soft cushion headband make comfortable wearing. …

The service will reach end-oflife status on Aug. 11 at 12 p.m. PT Nintendo wrote in a note on the TVii support site. At that time, the service will no longer be accessible and soon after, Nintendo will roll out a system update that removes the Nintendo TVii icon from the Wii U Menu and the Wii U GamePad controller's Home button menu.

Okay, so this wearable really could improve your

health and even save your life

Medical-grade iHealth CardioLab testing kit is aimed at doctors but available to you and has an iPad app

Motorola's new smartphones will catch your attention Say hello to the Moto X Play and Moto X Style - the latest flagship duo from Motorola looking to take on the Samsung Galaxy S6, HTC One M9 and iPhone 6.

There's no shortage of wearables that claim to be beneficial to your health and fitness. This one, however, lays claim to creating a big leap forward in healthcare, but happens to be on sale online for £429. The CardioLab from iHealth, a brand probably best known for its smart scales, promises nothing less than a worldwide move from, "a curative healthcare system into a preventive one." By Duncan Bell

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- CALAMARI “SAWITO” VIETNAMESE - PRAWNS CROQUETTES SUMMER - BITTERROLLS BALLEN

These light and delicate rolls combine the best of both texture worlds: Soft with a little bit of crunch. Add tender shrimp, the brightness of mint and basil, plus dipping sauce with a squeeze of citrus, and you've got a perfect appetizer.

MAKES 6 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

rice paper 6 sheets, about 22cm Filling pork belly 150g king prawns 18, shelled and deveined rice vermicelli 30g lettuce leaves 6 coriander sprigs 12, stalk on, chopped garden or hot mint leaves 18, chopped cockscomb mint sprigs 3 (available from Asian supermarkets) shiso/perilla leaves 18 garlic chives 6, halved and head removed Dipping sauce cooking oil 1 tbsp garlic clove 1, chopped hoisin sauce 2 tbsp white wine vinegar or cider vinegar ½ tbsp sugar 1 tsp Sriracha chilli sauce ½ tbsp roasted salted peanuts 2 tbsp, crushed

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METHOD: 1. Bring a saucepan of water and a few pinches of salt to boil; Add pork, cover with lid and cook for 15 minutes or until juices run clear when pricked with knife; Allow to cool, then cut off skin and very thinly slice the meat. Put the prawns and a pinch of salt in a saucepan of boiling water and poach for 2 minutes, or until opaque. Drain cool. 2. Put the rice vermicelli, a pinch of salt and a dash of vinegar in a bowl or pan of boiling water, cover and cook for 5–10 minutes or until soft. Drain and rinse with hot water. 3. Once the pork, prawns and vermicelli are ready add to remaining filling ingredients in their own individual bowls. Pour some warm water into a tray deep and large enough to submerge the rice paper sheets. Use a plastic board to make the rolls. 4. Dip a sheet of rice paper into the water and take it out as soon as it is moist

all over – do not let it sit in the water. Lay the sheet on the plastic board. Line up a couple of pork slices, 3 prawns, 1 lettuce leaf, and one-sixth of the vermicelli and herbs. Fold the 2 sides inward over the filling, as if making an envelope. 5. Now fold the bottom corner over the filling. Put 3–4 pieces of garlic chives along the roll with the tips sticking out of one end of the roll. Start to roll up the package tightly, pushing it forward and tucking in the filling in a neat cylinder as you roll it towards the far side of the sheet.

DIPPING SAUCE 1. Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Fry the garlic until it browns slightly. Add the hoisin sauce, vinegar, sugar, chili sauce and 1 tbsp water and bring to a gentle boil. Pour into dipping bowls and sprinkle the peanuts on top. Serve with the rolls for dipping.

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How to Vacation with Busy is a Sickness! Friends and Remain Friends! ON A BUDGET

FOR MONTHS, YOU’VE been excited about you and six of your friends traveling through Southeast Asia together. It’s going to be an amazing trip! Iceland be eye-wateringly but with somethat planning is jaw possible visit But a few days into yourcan journey, you’ve begunpricey, to despise the way Friend it1’s clickstowhen the stand land ofthe firepenny and ice withoutofspending fortune. Here’s howneeds to make it happen. he eats. You can’t pinching Friend 2aor the fussy dietary of Friend 3.

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on the road. The most popular day trip from the capital, Reykjavík, is to the Golden Circle. It's home to the magnificent Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir, the geyser after which all others are named, and Þingvellir, the site of the world’s first parliament. Reykjavík itself is an enjoyable city to explore, and some attractions are free to enter, including the must-see Hallgrímskirkja church (there is a charge of Ikr700 to go to the top for views across the city and its rooftops). The iconic Harpa building, the city’s cultural

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my world Sure, everyone hub, is worth gets a visit along even back if home you’rewhen not shellingpartying you’re out for together, a performance. but youCity need Walk to Reykjavik find travel (http://citywalk.is/), partners who you already meanwhile, know is a free you can guided spend lots tourof that time haswith. gained a great reputation and relies solely on donations. It’s also a good idea to learn beforehand what sort of traveling your companions Activities have in mind. From relaxing in the famous Blue Lagoon to there’s high-octane experiences For example, no point having your such set as on snowmobiling, hiking heart temples and glacier jungle treks if and descending into a volcano, everyone you’re traveling with wantsIceland to just offers incredible activities. Some can be lay on the beach all day. undertaken independently, although you Tell your friends what you want to do. If should prepare carefully as Iceland’s their eyes begin glazing over, you might natural environment is both wild and want to rethink your trip with these people. fragile. Tour companies offer a spectrum of taking you in the Notactivities, to suggest some that everyone travelsights with mentioned but trips don’twant come must want toabove, do exactly what you to cheap, sowhy pickknowingly one or twoput which you really do…but yourself in a want to that’s try and focusforonfuture finding the best position prime contention? experience for your money. It’s Too Late For All That, I Need Help Now! you didn’t want find to go watching, If you outwhale beforehand that for no example, should with do some research one you’reyou traveling has the same into bestthat’s locations the country travelthe style, okay around too. and compare tour prices. But it’s also worth Remember you’re not contractually checking thethat conditions andall optimum times obligated to be together 24-7. Everyone for spotting whales – if it’s not a good time has theirtoown formay wanting of year viewreasons them you wanttototravel save and places differentactivity. things your different pennies and opt mean for a different to everyone. Also consider alternatives. Glacier hiking tripsplans at the likesdon’t of Skaftafell the If differ, feel bad inabout southeast the everyone country may be own out suggestingofthat doeswell their of your budget, but walking along the edge of the valley gives fantastic views of the glacier without the cost. Likewise, while the Blue Lagoon (Ikr6600 for a ticket in

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rooms Reflect, too. Relax, Repair * During the summer holidays some schools Last but not least, don’t forget to be patient and colleges become hotels, offering nowith your friends. frills rooms at a reasonable price. The Hotel Eddathey (hoteledda.is) chain Yes, may say and doincludes a lot ofschools things across the country andJust offers rooms that drive you crazy. try double to remember from culture around shock Ikr13,000. that and jet lag can make *Join Hostelling International people behave differently than (hostel.is) you ever before your to get a discount on most thought they trip would. hostel stays. This includes you, too. Anyone who grew * Camping is not only the cheapest option, up with siblings has probably heard their but also offers the opportunity to wake up mother tell them that it takes two to argue. in some of the country’s most incredible Well, Mom, you were right. locations such as in the shadow of Skógafoss Before youfalls. make the big choice to tell all your travel buddies that they are horrible Getting there people, take a look at yourself. Book your flights to Keflavík International Self-reflection is no easy task, but an Airport well ahead of travelling, flying afternoon of introspection might be just where possible outside of the summer high the thing to make you realize that many season. Avoid weekends and keep your arguments can be avoided. eyes peeled for offers from budget airlines. If you’re travelling between North at America Travel can be brutally revealing times. and Europe, opt truths for a that flightoften whichbecome allows Don’t avoid the a few days Iceland at noofextra evident as stopover a result.inIt’s all part the cost. experience. In the end, a traveler who can rapidly adjust to less than ideal situations is a wise one. The bad times won’t last, so learn to build up your patience levels in order to ensure that the good times do and above all else, happy travels!

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diary MARK THESE EVENTS ON YOUR CALENDAR AYLA HOTEL Al Ain Get Together 2015 Date of the event: Wednesday, 9th September 2015 Location: Bawadi Ballroom, Ayla Hotel, Al Ain Time: from 5 pm to 9 pm Let’s Get Together! Ayla Hotel has come up with a unique concept for the event where various companies come together during a one-day exhibition for an opportunity to showcase their products and services directly to Al Ain’s newcomers. Everyone is invited to see what is new in the city and newbies will get to know what Al Ain is all about. Get to know Al Ain, become part of the community and enjoy great deals on various products and services. Surprising Gifts Entertainment Fun for little ones Mark your calendar: 9/9/2015 From 5 pm to 9 pm Entrance is free of charge HILTON All month Margarita Promotion at Hiltonia All month Pizza Promotion at Hiltonia • 7th Retro Night at Paco’s • 21st Traffic Light Party at Paco’s • 27th Wine and Dine at Casa Romana AED 192 net including Soft Drinks or AED 226 net incl 5 grapes • 28th Back to School Party at Paco’s DAILY PROMOTION • Every Monday Bingo night at Paco’s with amazing prizes starting from 8pm onwards • Every Tuesday Latin Night, special performance by Fire Band • Every Wednesday ‘Ladies Night’ all ladies get complimentary drinks from 9pm11pm • Every Thursday –Thirsty Thursday! At Paco’s • Every Friday Hip Hop & R&B Night at Paco’s with special entertainment by DJ and Fire Band • Every Saturday Guess What? - Guess the song and win AED 100 to enjoy more at Paco’s! • Every Sunday Sport Night, watch your favorite tam on a BIG SCREEN DANAT AL AIN RESORT WELCOME BACK PARTY – 27TH AUGUST We are welcoming all our teachers back to Horse & Jockey Pub with a 25% discount on selected beverages and an explosive party with the Ruby Bamboo band. SIZZLER - 1ST - 25TH AUGUST Indulge in your favorite kebabs and tandoor

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delights in a sizzling hot plate from 1st – 25th August at Tanjore, the finest Indian Restaurant in Al Ain. DRINK FOR A DIRHAM The ever popular Drink for a Dirham continues at the Arabesque Restaurant. Dine during our theme nights and enjoy selected beverages for Dhs 1 per drink. TUESDAY: ASIAN NIGHT. Asian inspired fabulous buffet spread for only Dhs 125++ per person including unlimited soft beverages. THURSDAY: SEAFOOD NIGHT. Come and enjoy the best seafood night in town every Thursday for Dhs 160++ per person including unlimited soft beverages. MEMBERS’ MEAL DEAL Body & Soul Health Club members got an amazing treat from Arabesque restaurant. Dine with 3 of your friends during our theme nights and the member’s meal is on us! Dine with 4 up to 10 of your friends and get 20% discount on your total bill. HOTELIER’S NIGHT Hoteliers get to enjoy 15% discount on food & beverage every Sunday at Luce. Hotel ID should be presented to avail the discount. PIZZA & PASTA NIGHT Craving for authentic Italian food? Head out to Luce every Monday and treat yourself with your favourite pizza and pasta for Dhs 145++ per person inclusive of unlimited wines and beers. TRATTORIA ITALIANO Indulge in the flavours of a typical Italian Trattoria at Luce with special themed dinner menu including wines by carafe, freshly baked Italian breads and olive oil tastings for Dhs 99++ per person. DOUBLES NIGHT Enjoy a buy 1 get 1 drink on selected beverages in Luce all night long every Wednesday. PARTY TIME WITH DJ ONIE Start your weekend right at Luce every Thursday and party with our very own, DJ Onie. LADIES NIGHT Ladies get free cocktail welcome drink at Luce every Friday as they party the night away from 11:00 PM onwards. CURRY & PINT NIGHT Indulge in a la carte serving of delicious curry paired with a pint of beer every Sunday at your favorite English Pub, Horse & Jockey. BAND NIGHT Starting 15th August, Ruby Bamboo will create the perfect night of fun, music and good time every Monday and Thursday night at Horse & Jockey Pub. QUIZ NIGHT Tickle your grey cells with Mike Greaves’ quiz night every Tuesday at Horse & Jockey Pub.

LADIES NIGHT All ladies get buy 1 get 1 deal from 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm every Wednesday at Horse & Jockey Pub. FRIDAY ROAST Add fun to your Fridays at Horse & Jockey Pub with our affordable Friday Roast for an amazing Dhs. 49++ per person. KARAOKE NIGHT Jam with the Ruby Bamboo band every Friday at Horse & Jockey Pub from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm and party ‘til late. SPORTS NIGHT Watch the latest sporting action every Saturday at the most popular English pub in Al Ain, Horse & Jockey Pub, as you enjoy a fine selection of pub fares. *Prices are subject to 10% service charge and 6% tourism fee. ROTANA EXPLORE NEW THEME NIGHTS Savour at Zest, our all day dining restaurant a different night, every night! Rich flavours, live entertainment and unforgettable experiences are all there just for you and your family to create a perfect evening in Al Ain, between 6:30 to 10:30pm. Sunday - Greek Night From grilled fish to moussaka our library of Greek recipes offers the best of this Mediterranean cuisine. Explore the richness and splendor of Greek food! AED 149* including mineral water and soft drinks AED 185* including free flow of house beverages Monday - BBQ & Steak Night Point out your favourite cut and our chefs will cook it to your liking right in front of you at our live cooking stations. AED 168* including free flow of house beverages Tuesday - Serata Italiana Night Choose your Mediterranean selection from our live cooking stations as our chefs cook it to your perfection AED 149* including unlimited reds and whites Wednesday - Seafood Night Choose your desired seafood catch from the chef’s assortment at our live cooking station and spend a delightful evening in peaceful surrounding. AED 195* including mineral water and soft drinks Thursday - Asian Fusion Select from a wide variety of authentic Asian dishes throughout our 5 live cooking sections. AED 149* including mineral water and soft drinks *Price is subject of 10% service charge and 6% tourism fee.

HILTON - SEPTEMBER MONTHLY EVENTS 18.09.2015 (FROM 4PM TO 8PM)

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23.09.2015 EID AL ADHA BRUNCH AT PALM COURT (FROM 1PM TO 4PM) | AT AED 125++ 21.09.2015 - 5.10.2015 OKTOBERFEST AT PACO’S (FROM 7PM TO 2AM)

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EVERY THURSDAY –THIRSTY THURSDAY! AT PACO’S

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by Rachel Vincent

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Sixteen-year-old Nina Kane should be worrying about her immortal soul, but she's too busy trying to actually survive. Her town's population has been decimated by soul-consuming demons, and souls are in short supply. Watching over her younger sister, Mellie, and scraping together food and money are all that matters. The two of them are a family. They gave up on their deadbe ...

RUBY BAMBOO LIVE AT HORSE & JOCKEY PUB Ruby Bamboo takes center stage at Horse & Jockey Pub. Bring your dancing shoes and dance the night away. Join them every Mondays, Wednesday, Thursdays and Fridays at the most happening place in town. Call +971 3 704 6000 for more information.

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SOURCE KIDS SourcelingS Hi, my name is Sobhia; Bea for short. I’m 7 years old and attend Al Adhwa Private School. I love reading and watching Disney Junior when I’m free. I like to read the book of 25 prophets. Every afternoon I love to read the Source that my mom brings home and keeps in our salon. I love to read Sourcelings because I get to know a lot of kids my age and their hobbies. My birthday is on

Story time CLEOPATRA IN SPACE - by Mike Maihack When a young Cleopatra (yes, THAT Cleopatra) finds a mysterious tablet that zaps her to the far, REALLY far future, she learns of an ancient prophecy that says she is destined to save the galaxy from the tyrannical rule of the evil Xaius Octavian. She enrolls in Yasiro Academy, a high-tech school with classes like algebra, biology, and alien languages (which Cleo could do ...

‫لمحة عن كتاب‬ ‫أطفئوا الحريق‬

July 21 and I can’t wait because I will go to Lebanon. I love my family. When I grow up, I want to be a doctor.

‫ عواطف بصيص ابو حيه‬:‫املؤلفة‬

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.

‫ و ارتاد مدرسة األضواء‬،‫ سنوات‬7 ‫ عمري‬،"‫ و الجميع ينادونني "بيا‬،‫مرحبا اسمي صبحية‬ .‫الخاصة‬ ‫ كام أحب أن أقرأ كتاب الخمسة‬،‫أحب القراءة و أشاهد أفالم ديزين يف وقت فراغي‬ .ً‫وعرشون نبيا‬ ‫ و‬،‫ فوالديت تحتفظ بها يف غرفة الجلوس‬،‫و بعد ظهر كل يوم أحب أن أقرأ مجلة املصدر‬ ‫ فمن خاللها أتعرف عىل الكثري من األطفال يف مثل‬Sourcelings ‫أحب أن أقرأ فقرة‬ .‫عمري و أتعرف عىل هواياتهم‬ .‫ و أنا متشوقة للذهاب إىل لبنان لقضاء العطلة‬،‫ يوليو‬21 ‫يصادف عيد ميالدي يوم‬ .‫ أريد أن أصبح طبيبة‬،‫ و عندما أكرب‬.ً ‫أحب عائلتي كثريا‬

Test your knowledge 2. Electric resistance is typically measured in what units? 3. What is the name of Saturn’s largest moon? 1) Great Barrier Reef 2) Ohms 3) Titan 38

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‫) من هو مخرتع اآللة الكاتبة؟‬1 ‫) ما هو أكرب محيط يف العامل؟‬2 ‫)كم رِجالً للعنكبوت ؟‬3 ‫) املحيط الهادئ‬2 ‫) هرني ميل‬1 )3 ‫ أرجل‬8

1. What is the name of the world’s largest reef system?

‫تتحدث قصة "أطفئوا الحريق" عن نشوب حريق من‬ ‫ من خالل هذه القصة‬،‫قبل أطفال ومحاولة إخامده‬ ‫يتعلم الطفل تحمل املسؤولية عىل ترصفاته من خالل‬ ‫ كيفية الترصف مع البيئة ويف حالة‬،‫االستامع لنصائح الغري‬ .‫الطوارئ‬ S T D L B L L O O Z H K C I K

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Did you know? The longest recorded flight of a chicken was 13 seconds Each time you see a full moon you always see the same side Spiders are arachnids and not insects

The Amazon rainforest produces half the world's oxygen supply

shrimps are all born male but slowly grow into females Elephants communicate in sound waves below the frequency that humans can hear

A shark's teeth are literally as hard as steel There are over 320 species of parrots

After bananas a zoo gorilla's favorite food is celery

Greyhounds can see better than any other dog breed A strawberry is the only fruit which seeds grow on the outside There are more than 50 different kinds of kangaroos Herpetophobia is the fear of reptiles

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