The Source Magazine - Issue 28 - English

The SourceIssue 28 - 20 September 2012

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8 INBOXThis 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

9 NEWSThis week’s local and national news headlines

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SPORTSAll the latest from the sporting world

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FEATUREThe low-down on driving according to Abu Dhabi Police

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AL MAJLISTalented Emirati director, Nawaf Al

Janahi, invited us to watch his latest movie screening then treated us to a chat about movie making in the UAE

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EDUCATIONWorried about starting university?

There’s really no need, plus read all of this week’s education news

DIARYWhat do you have planned for the next week? Take a look at our diary

for the latest happenings around town

BUSINESSA follow up article on SEO focusing on keyword research

RECIPESDelicious recipes for you to try at home

LIFESTYLECan pets really make us happier people?MY EMIRATEA sense of escapism in Al Ain’s Al Jahili ParkMY WORLDEco-Villages are ready for anything

AT THE MOVIESGAMES

STUFF for menMuscle building shortcuts and a look at the iPhone5

With the school year back in full swing, it seems like everything and everyone is settling back into normal routines. Personally, I plan to make sure that healthy eating and frequent visits to the gym are part of my own routine this time around, as it’s all too easy to get distracted by things like last week’s National Chocolate Day!

If you’re on the same page, be sure to check out our healthy breakfast recipes for a great way to kick-start your day, giving you enough fuel to get through the morning without reaching for the cookie jar. We’ve also got some muscle building shortcuts for you to try if you plan on hitting the gym.

Of course, if we’re going to be good, healthy and fit then we’ll surely need to reward ourselves for our efforts. Ladies, we know you love shoes, so turn to page 20 to read about the types of shoe you really NEED to have in your closet. And for the men? Apple’s iPhone 5 was released last week and we take a look at what it has that its older brother didn’t, all so that you can justify getting your hands on one.

Finally, read our interview with director Nawaf Al Janahi, the talented Emirati film-maker striving to raise the country’s appeal as a cinema hub and whose personal cinematography success is helping to promote filmmaking as a viable career choice throughout the Emirates and further afield.

Happy reading!

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Letter from the Editor

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Peckish (peckiSH)First known use: 1785 Meaning: 1 – Somewhat hungry Usage: If you’re peckish, there’s a cheese

sandwich in the fridge. 2- Irritated or annoyed The Mayor exuded a peckish tone of voice in

yesterday’s speech.

PRAYERTIMESDay Fajr Sunrise Dhuhr Asr Maghrib Isha

Thursday 4:48 6:04 12:11 3:37 6:16 7:46

Friday 4:48 6:05 12:10 3:37 6:15 7:45

Saturday 4:49 6:05 12:10 3:36 6:14 7:44

Sunday 4:49 6:06 12:10 3:35 6:13 7:43

Monday 4:50 6:06 12:09 3:35 6:12 7:42

Tuesday 4:50 6:06 12:09 3:34 6:11 7:41

Wednesday 4:50 6:07 12:09 3:34 6:09 7:39

My friends have been talking about The Heritage Theme Park located somewhere in

Al Ain. I’m really keen to visit. Can you provide me with

more details?

Most certainly! The Heritage Theme Park, which is also known as Al Ain Heritage and Culture Village, takes you on a journey to the past where you can experience traditional UAE life. The village includes an old café, a popular market and two theaters where you can enjoy art shows and listen to poetry and concerts.

You can find Al Ain Heritage and Cultural Center at Al Ain Sportsplex, which is located after the Danat Hotel on Al Khatam Street.

Opening times: Saturday-Thursday: 9:30am-1pm and 5-10pm

Fridays - 4-10:30pmTelephone: 03 765 5555

Website: www.alainsportplex.aeWebsite: www.alainsportplex.ae

I’ve always been an avid gardener but, when I moved into an apartment with only a little balcony as my outdoor space, I thought my days of gardening were over. That was, until I discovered mobile gardens. You don’t need any fancy equipment and, the best part is, you can carry a piece of nature wherever you go.So, if you enjoy gardening but don’t have enough space, fret not fellow garden enthusiast. A few old items can spruce up your drab ‘space’ with a lush garden.1. Dig out an old tin box, watch box or even old coffee mugs. 2. Look around for some existing flowers or plants or just ask politely from neighbors or friends lucky enough to have gardens.3. Fill the box/cups or tins with said flowers and voila, a pretty garden in a miniscule space.4. Alternatively, find an old tire, hang it up then fill it with some soil and manure and plant a pretty creeper with flowers inside.

EnvironmentMAKE YOUR OWN MOBILE GARDEN

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I am really very delighted to send you this letter, because I am a habitual reader of ‘THE SOURCE’.

Every time I get inside Jimi Mall, my eyes naturally turn to the stand where The Source is kept. It was in Ramadan, I got a copy of The Source, as I was going through the pages, I was attracted by the recipes and innocently my mouth watered by seeing those images.

As my brother was eagerly waiting to reading The Source I handed him the magazine.

After a while, my brother came to me with a suggestion to try one of the recipes. I agreed to that and we told our mother that we are going to give her a special variety for the iftar. At first she was a bit tense, but ultimately she agreed.

In the evening we started to prepare the dish. After an hour, we came out of the kitchen both of us sweating because of the heat. By that time we had given our mom a messy kitchen, but at the time of iftar, when mom and dad tasted the items, they were really astonished. Mom had a huge grin on her face, after having the food dad asked us the name of the food, we proudly answered ‘rasa malai’ from ‘The Source’.

Thanks to The Source for such beautiful mouthwatering recipes and articles.

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The Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) launched the Mas’aool program, an initiative that’s provides patients and families with an opportunity to express their concerns and complaints, and provide feedback and recommendations about health care services received directly to SEHA.

Speaking to Gulf News, Khalifa Al Ketbi, Deputy Chief of Operations explained “The Mas’aool initiative is designed to reach out to the community and listen to what our clients, patients and members of the community have to say. We are keen that this initiative reaches out to the largest community possible, so we are extending to home-care patients associated with SKMC [Sheikh Khalifa Medical City], Tawam and Al Gharbia hospitals.”

The Mas’aool meetings began last week and are being conducted by SEHA along with SKMC, Al Mafraq and Al Rahba Hospitals in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Tawam hospitals in Al Ain and Al Gharbia Hospitals in the Western Region.

The Ministry of Interior has launched a road safety campaign for school children which will run over the next three months to raise awareness about the importance of road safety.

Statistics indicate that many accidents involving children, especially in the vicinity of the school or school bus stop, result in severe injuries. The road safety campaign aims to decrease the number of injuries that occur near schools.

Brigadier General Ghaith Al Zaabi, Head of Traffic Coordination at the Ministry, explained “The campaign is to boost efforts to raise awareness among all students about traffic accidents and the importance of respecting traffic regulations.”

Campaign organizers will use various media platforms, including television, newspapers and the internet, to ensure that the message gets across.

This is an edited version of an original story that appeared in The National on 10 September, 2012. For the full version,

please go to www.the national.ae

Patients AskedFor Feedback

Better Safe Than Sorry

AED 10million for Al Ain Bridges

The Danat Hotel in Al Ain held its 10th annual Networking Exhibition last Sunday. Over 22 companies participated in the exhibition, showcasing their products and services to over a hundred visitors.

The aim of the exhibition was to familiarize newly arrived expats with the wide range of products and services that the city has to offer. Mr Rami Mostafa, Conference and Event Manager at Danat Hotel, explained, “We target teachers from Abu Dhabi Education Council because we know for a fact they come in large groups to Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. We want the newcomers to be part of the community as soon as possible.”

Recreation and Spa Manager, Mr. Simon Assaf, reiterated, “We started 10 years ago

to attract the newcomers and we invited the newcomers [new businesses] to exhibit their products. We usually have 400-500 people attending the event.”

Visitors were not disappointed with the wide range of informative booths. Mr. Alan Wager, Teacher at the Institute of Applied Technology, who recently moved to the garden city, was happy that his expectations of the event were met. He commented, “When I move to a new city, I need to find out where to get furniture, where to find a rental and fun stuff. There’s fun stuff, investment stuff and the actual booths are very informative.”

The Danat Hotel is proud that the annual exhibition is proving to be a continuous success.

10th Networking Evening at Danat

A total of AED 10 million has been allocated to the Al Ain Municipality for the renovation of four bridges.

Work has already begun at Al Maslakha Bridge and is expected to be complete by July 2013. Maintenance has begun on Galaat Al Muwaiji, Al Towaya Bridge and the InterContinental Bridge in Al Nyadat and the department of road maintenance is taking all precautionary measures to maintain uninterrupted traffic flow.

Part of the assigned budget will also be spent on building new tunnels and bridges, reinstating roundabouts with grade-separations, underpasses or junctions to accommodate the increasing traffic flow

in the garden city of Al Ain. In addition, the Municipal Department is also considering a plan to construct two foot bridges in the city.

The roads and bridges maintenance section has the important duty of maintaining 40 major bridges and tunnels throughout Al Ain. Over the past 8 years, 15 bridges have already been and the remaining bridges will be part of the next maintenance phases explained Saleh Al Shaiba Al Mazrouei, Head of Road Maintenance at the municipality.

This is an edited version of an original story that appeared in The National on 9 September, 2012. For the full version,

please go to www.the national.ae

Simon Assaf and Rami Mostafa from Danat Hotel were pleased with the turnout at the event

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NEWS

Highlighting the serious environmental and health risks on both present and future generations, the Centre of Waste Management, Abu Dhabi (CWM), has launched “Illegal Dumping of Waste and Sewage,” an awareness campaign throughout the emirate of Abu Dhabi.

The campaign is scheduled to run until 27 September and aims to spread awareness about the significance of preserving public hygiene and abstaining from disposing of sewage and waste in unauthorized areas.

“This misconduct is regarded as a major threat to human health. Plant absorbed pollutants are passed to animals and cattle, which may endanger human health,” said Saif Al Shamsi, Strategic Planning and Performance Management Department manager for CWM.

He also explained how the inclusion of toxic substances into the food chain through groundwater can prove dangerous for humans. In addition, he explained that this

HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced that the first ever governmental summit for the UAE Federal and Government Departments will be held from 11-12 February, next year.

The 2013 summit, under the theme ‘Towards Excellent Governmental Services,’ will see participation from international organizations, including the UN Public Administration Network, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, World Bank, the National University of Singapore, prominent Arab and local senior officials and representatives in the field of governmental work.

The goal of the summit is to enhance governmental services and operations, and improve its performance, systems and results to achieve the highest standard of living for Emiratis, in line with UAE Vision 2021.

Intellectual Property Office of the People’s Republic of China has granted a patent to Emiratis Aida Al Meharabi and Wasfi Al Shedaifat for inventing the “Accordion Cover for Vehicles”. This award makes Aida Al Meharabi, the first-ever Emirati woman to be granted a patent by the Intellectual Property Office of the People’s Republic of China.

Aida Al Meharabi was pleased that all 24 development demands of the project had been approved by the World Intellectual Property Organization which credits the reversibly expandable vehicle cover with protection, precedence and authenticity.

In order to produce the invention, the duo had to self-finance the development of many of the machines and tools. This recognition has motivated the pair who have another 17 inventions in the pipeline.

For the seventh consecutive year, the UAE economy has been ranked 23rd out of 144 countries, based on innovation and creativity, according to the Global Competitiveness 2012-2013 report released last week in Geneva.

The UAE joined rankings in 2006 and has managed to outrank New Zealand, Australia, Italy and Spain. The report evaluates the countries competitiveness according to 12 pillars which correspond

Crack down on illegal dumping First Chinese

Patent for Emirati Woman

UAE 23rd in Global Rankingto three main stages of economic development.

Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State and chairperson of the Emirates Competitiveness Council commented that the report serves as an authentication from the international community about the status of the UAE as one of the most advanced and innovative countries, thanks to the wise leadership of the nation.

First UAE Government Summit

malpractice is the very reason that insects and rodents nests have been able to form which can cause infection for both humans and animals.

Illegal dumping of waste and sewage is considered an offensive act and carries a fine of up to AED 5000 as well as a possible prison sentence.

If you have any complaints to lodge against violators illegally dumping waste then contact the Unified Government of Abu Dhabi Contact Centre on 800 555.

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The 22nd Asian Tenpin Bowling Championship held in Hong Kong saw the UAE crowned champions, the first time the country has ever won a gold medal in the sport.

The triumph came for Hussein Nasser Al Suwaidi and Mahmoud Ahmed Al Attar in the men’s double competition when they defeated South Korean duo Shawn Jay and Lim Dong Sung in the final with a total score of 2666 in six rounds.

The South Korean team were leading the doubles competition until the third round when the UAE’s immense efforts paid off catapulting them into the lead. The South Korean team secured the silver medal, with a total of 2629 points.

The bronze medal went to the Malaysian team made up of Zoulmazran Zulkifli and Mohammed Shafiq Radwan who managed to finish with a total score of 2612.

Another team from the UAE, comprising of Shaker Ali Al Hassan and Nayef Aqab Jaber, finished in 21st place with 2463 points while the final team, Sayed Ibrahim Al Hashimi and Sultan Mohammed Al Qubaisi, finished in 47th position with 2313 points.

The UAE’s football team got off to a good start with a 3-0 win over Kuwait in a pre-season friendly at Al Ahli Stadium in Dubai last week.

Impressive goal scoring by Saeed Al Katheeri, Habib Al Fardan and Walid Abbas secured the win for the Emirati boys while Omar Abdulrahman, Amer Abdulrahman and Ismail Ahmed received praise from their coach for impressive efforts.

While Kuwait put up a strong defense in the first half, the UAE celebrated their lead in the 35th minute, when Al Katheeri fired the ball home after a perfect layup by Ali Mabkhout, starting in place of injured Ahmed Khalil.

The second half saw the UAE go on to monopolize on their first half lead, with Fardan netting the ball after Amer Abdulrahman’s free kick in the 76th minute. Victory

The fourth round of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), marking the halfway point in the season, saw racers return to action in Silverstone in the UK after a long summer break.

UAE based team, Gulf Racing Middle East, put in a solid performance in the 4th round, conquering manufacturing problems they’d faced in the first three rounds earlier in the year and putting them in a positive frame of mind for the fifth round in Brazil’s biggest city.

Fabien Giroix, Keiko Ihara and Jean-Denis Deletraz teamed up for the very first time with Giroix starting off the 6 hour race, Ihara taking over and Deletraz holding the reigns for another 90 minutes before Giroix completed the final stretch of the team’s campaign.

The team started in 21st place on the grid and maintained their position throughout with consistent lap times and speed. They achieved a total of 10 pts in this round, putting them on a total of 34 pts so far in the Championship.

Team captain, Fabien Giroix, commented, “I’m very pleased the way the team worked

was sealed when Abbas shot home goal number three with only six minutes game time left to play.

This win was the team’s second in the same number of performances under their new coach Mahdi Ali. Their first win came against Japan in the Kirin Challenge Cup football friendly in Niigata where they won by a narrower margin of 1-0.

The victory was significant as the UAE have lacked preparation over the past few months as many of their players have been involved in Pro-League training sessions

overseas with their own clubs. Mahdi Ali was impressed by the performance of his team

over the 10-day schedule which consisted of back-to-

back matches and involved a lot of international travel. “In the circumstances, the players have shown they have good quality and that they can handle pressure and play under abnormal conditions,” commented coach Ali.

2nd Win for Mahdi Ali’s Boys

the 35th minute, when Al Katheeri fired the ball home after a perfect layup by Ali Mabkhout, starting in place of injured Ahmed

The second half saw the UAE go on to monopolize on their first half lead, with Fardan netting the ball after Amer Abdulrahman’s free kick in the 76th minute. Victory

involved in Pro-League training sessions overseas with their own clubs.

Mahdi Ali was impressed by the performance of his team

over the 10-day schedule which consisted of back-to-

back matches and involved a lot of international travel. “In the circumstances, the players have shown they have good quality and that they can handle pressure and play under abnormal conditions,” commented coach Ali.

today, everyone did a good job and I am happy with the result.” With Keiko Ihara being the only woman to take part in the challenge, the trio has a lot to be proud of.

The team then headed for Sao Paulo, Brazil, to take place in last week’s competition and the 5th round of the tournament.

UAE Trio Head for Brazil

Gold for UAE’s

Tenpin Duo

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SPORTS

Whether you’re new to the Emirates or have lived here for a while, chances are you’re not 100 per cent certain of all of the rules and regulations that go with the territory, especially when it comes to driving. The gossip grapevine can do serious wonders to stories of a cousin of a friend who had to pay AED 10,000 for not wearing a seatbelt.

In a bid to separate the right from the wrong, we did a little research and spoke to Abu Dhabi Police to clear up exactly what goes, and what doesn’t, on Abu Dhabi’s roads.

By Hayley Skirka

The Low-Down on Driving in Abu Dhabi

Ignorance isn’t blissGenerally speaking, if you commit a violation while driving you should receive a text telling you so. However, the system isn’t always 100% so Abu Dhabi Police recommend checking for updates regularly in major newspapers and on their website.

Licensing

Naturally, you need to have a drivers licence before you start

driving. If you already have a licence from one of the following

countries you can simply replace it with an Abu Dhabi Licence,

so long as you have valid residency in the UAE: Australia,

Austria, Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Norway, Austria, USA,

Japan, Greece, Italy, Ireland, UK, Belgium, Poland, Turkey,

Spain, South Africa, Switzerland, France, Finland, Canada,

South Korea, New Zealand, Netherlands.

If you are in the country on a visit visa then you can drive on an

International Licence.

If you’re a resident and not from one of the listed countries then

you have to obtain your licence here. There are 5 steps to this

process:

1. Register with the Emirates Driving Company for a training

card. This allows you to take theory lessons.

2. Attend theory training and pass the exam. Then obtain your

learner permit card.

3. Take some driving lessons on the roads if needed, then

book an appointment to sit your driving test.

4. Present theory pass certificate and pass the driving test.

5. Apply for your driving licence.

You can only sit the theory and/or driving test

3 times before you have to start the whole

process over again.

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Registration

You need to register your car every year. To do so, you need

to visit the Traffic and Licensing Department and fill in the

designated form. You must take with you: Vehicle Registration

Card, Vehicle Technical Inspection Certificate(this can be done

at the licensing department or designated Adnoc stations and

costs AED 120 but new vehicles are exempt from inspection

for the first two years) Vehicle Insurance Policy (valid for 13

months), Passport Copy with Visa, Employment Certificate.

You will need to pay all outstanding fines before you can

reregister your car. Expect to pay around AED 200 for

registration, depending on your vehicle.

Not renewing your registration after it expires can land you

AED 400 as a fine and driving an unlicensed vehicle will see

you fined AED 200 if stopped by police. Also, make sure you

carry your license and registration with

you at all times as there are fines of up to

AED 200 if you can’t present either of them

when asked.

Black PointsBlack points are added to your licence when you commit certain traffic violations. You are allowed a maximum of 23 points, as soon as you reach 24 your licence will be revoked for however long the courts decide. There are over 70 ways in which you could receive black points and you can find them all online at www.adpolice.gov.ae.

Speeding

If you break the speed limit by more than 60kph, then

you’ll get 12 black points and AED 1000 fine. Exceeding by

50kph will see you collect 6 black points and AED 900 fine.

Speeding at less than this will not result in black points, but

you will rack up fines of up to AED 800

every time. These need to be paid when

you register your car.

What else?Some other commonly flouted laws are: • People not wearing seatbelts – this incurs fines of AED 400 and 4 black points. • Drinking and Driving – even 1% of results in 24 black points, an immediate revoking of your licence and vehicle and, more often than not, a prison term decided by the courts.

• Driving dangerously (this includes racing) earns you 12 black points, the confiscation of your vehicle and AED 2000 as a fine.• Failure to leave a safe distance between you and another vehicle is punishable by AED 400 in fines and 4 black points. It also increases your chances of bumping into someone should they slam on their breaks which will be deemed as your fault for not leaving the correct distance in the first place.• Exceeding 30% tinting on windows may give you a cool looking car, but it will also see you get slapped with a AED 500 fine, not really worth it.• Driving with the music blaring, or driving a car that’s making excessive noise could result in a AED 500 fine.• A lot of people like to switch lanes without indicating first. Don’t, it can earn you a AED 200 fine and 3 black points.

• You know those really annoying people who drive right behind you flashing there lights for you to pass? Of course you do! Well, they are on course for an AED 2000 fine and 12 black points! That being said, even though you’re in the right, we advise you to move anyway as you don’t want to risk being flattened.• Using your phone while driving will get you 4 black points and a AED 200 fine, not to mention the accidents it could cause.

Crashes

If you’re involved in a crash, don’t panic. Firstly, so long as

there are no major injuries or damage, move the vehicles

to the side of the road so as not to block traffic. Next,

call the police who will come and give you a green slip

(if it wasn’t your fault) or a pink slip (if you’re deemed at

fault). If you feel you’ve been wrongly judged, you have

ten days to go to the police station and

request a reassessment. If you’re still

not satisfied, you can then file a case

which will go through the courts for a

final decision.ChildrenWhen it comes to kids, there are some strict rules in place

to protect them. Only kids over 10 can sit in the front seat

and they must wear a seatbelt. Any kids under ten sitting in

front will incur the driver a AED 400 fine and 4 black points.

Children under ten should be in child seats. When it comes

to taking kids to school, you need to drop them right outside the gates otherwise you could be fined, pretty much common sense really when it comes to kids and cars.

Remember – the number to call after a crash is 999!

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The day is September 12, 2012, I’m on vacation in my second home of Toronto, hanging out with the family at our townhouse where we’re all impatiently waiting the latest work of art from the boffins at Apple. Today, Tim Cook, and his team, will present to us the 5th edition of the iPhone.

Being an avid consumer of Apple products for over 12 years now, I’d say I’m pretty well versed to talk about the product in any way I please and, ladies and gentlemen, I’m gonna do just that!

Apple’s homepage boasts, “The biggest thing to happen to iPhone since iPhone” and, in my humble opinion, they’re spot on. Granted, they haven’t come up with anything that people wouldn’t have expected but what they have done is honed perfection. I

mean, come on, it’s not like there was anything wrong with the previous iPhone. I’m still using my 4S and it remains seated highly on the throne. I also own a Blackberry and a Google Nexus (by Samsung) and yes, they’re good phones but not half as good as the iPhone; both quality-wise and design-wise. Yes, they have amazing screen resolution, billions of colors and all that shebang but, I’m sure you know as well as I do,

that all that is really just draining your precious battery life!

The iPhone 5, built to perfection in aluminum and glass and designed with a diamond cut-look, is beautiful. Some of the major changes that have been made to the phone include an upgrade of 0.37 inches to its height, meaning you get more screen giving you more space for messaging, watching movies and browsing. The all new iOS6 software has so many preinstalled apps that your fingers will definitely be kept busy tapping away for the foreseeable future. On top of that, you can also drool over Apple’s brand new EarPods, a design which took three years to create and can rival high-end headphones that cost hundreds of dollars.

With companies in the UAE already taking pre-orders for a delivery date of September 23rd, it won’t be long before we see the iPhone5 popping up all across the country.

With the release of

Apple’s iPhone5

The Saga Continues

By Ghulmiyyah Ghulmiyyah

DON’T OVERDO CARDIOMore than 20 minutes of cardio means your body will start to break down muscle for fuel, undoing all your efforts. Do your cardio in short, explosive sessions and you’ll bulk up in no-time.

DROP ITUsing drop sets is a way to continue exercising once muscle fatigue kicks in. When you’ve reached a workout plateau, improve your workouts by continuing to exercise with a lower weight in order to reach full muscle failure. This way, maximum repair will be needed during rest periods.

ADD FUELProtein is needed to build muscle, but not all protein is equal. All food has a Protein Efficiency Ration, which relates to the amount

of weight gained versus the amount of protein consumed. Eggs come out on top, closely followed by soy beans.

ALL ABOUT TIMINGTime your weights carefully and concentrate more on the eccentric (lowering) part of each lift. This is the time when most damage is done to the muscle, meaning it needs more repair during resting periods, which boosts muscle building. Result!

GORILLA STYLETake a leaf out of the books of wild gorillas. These animals don’t do much physical activity, but when they do get going, they go at 100% intensity, hard, brief and infrequent. Try working out at 80% of your one-rep max to keep intensity high and see faster results.

By Hayley Skirka

5 Shortcuts for Building Muscle Fast

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NAWAF AL JANAHIT H E M A N B E H I N D T H E C A M E R A

By Mehak Alam

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Sheer determination is what helped Nawaf continue when there were doubts about his work. He understands that introducing

new genres of cinema to the UAE was a big risk. The “UAE has long

since been regarded as the receiver of cinema, either from Hollywood or Bollywood. The idea of an Emirati producing and directing an Emirati film was completely new for the society.” New it may well have been, but successful it also was.

Not content with challenging Emirati perceptions of cinema once, Nawaf decided to take another risk and introduce the silent movie to his audience. For moviegoers who are used to watching action packed, melodramatic offerings, this move could have gone either way. Luckily for Nawaf, it was warmly appreciated and for the young man, this is one of the magical aspects of cinema. “The beauty of cinema is diverse. One can’t box it. In the world of cinema anyone can do anything he likes to.”

His movies touch on taboo subjects, such as forbidden love and family abuse, and use strong emotion throughout. This formula seems to be successful as, to date, Nawaf’s filmmaking career has been sprinkled with triumph. In 2006, ‘Mirrors of Silence’ was selected in over 20 International Film Festivals around the world while his second feature film, ‘Sea-Shadow’, premiered at the 2011 Abu Dhabi Film Festival and went on to rank 2nd among the movies released that week across the Arabian Gulf.

With a number of projects in the pipe-line, the director still feels the strain from a lack of resources thanks to the UAE’s film industry being in its infancy. Despite a number of international film makers, such as Brad Bird with Mission Impossible, bringing global acclaim and appreciation to the Emirates there is still a lack of homegrown contributors. This is worrying for Nawaf who explains, fundamentally “with no money, no producer, and no script you won’t be able to have a film at all.”

Shaking these thoughts from his head, Nawaf regains his friendly composure and adds convincingly that despite problems, what really matters is following your dreams and staying committed to them no matter what life throws at you. With Nawaf meaning ‘lofty’, this is one man who certainly lives up to his name.

LIFELESSONS• Hard work and commitment are the keys to

success.

• Be practical, as those who run with emotions don’t tend to go very far.

• Don’t depend on luck; rather believe in your talent and your will power.

“To touch a human soul I have to talk about a human soul, that’s the equation in my head,” says Nawaf Al Janahi, as we settle down to chat with him after the screening of his latest movie, ‘The Circle’.

The young, talented, Emirati filmmaker is known for his edgy style and inclusion of taboo topics and is among a very small group of movie directors striving to boost the UAE’s film industry both locally and internationally.

Nawaf’s latest project, ‘The Circle’, is a mesmerizing story about the life of Ibrahim, a good man who leads a happy life with his wife. After discovering that he is suffering from a fatal disease, Ibrahim enlists the help of a thief to help him steal money in order to leave his wife with something after he is gone. Shihab, on the other hand, has been a professional thief all his life but plans to quit crime to look after his younger sister. Both men meet accidentally just as their perspective on life begins to change.

Feeling honored to have been among some of the first people in the Emirates to watch the emotionally charged movie with its creator; I turned my attention to the 35-year-old director and was pleasantly surprised by his down-to-earth nature. Having started acting at the tender age of 7, Nawaf took part in several acting projects as a teenager before applying to study the art of film-making at the age of 19. Initially, his family was wholly supportive of his movie fascination, with his father even accompanying him to the studios when he had acting roles. However, as Nawaf left childhood behind, his father’s support for his chosen career also left him and he turned out to be one of Nawaf’s biggest challenges. “My father was concerned about the fact that this kind of work in this region doesn’t pay” he explains. Yet, for Nawaf, his dreams were not “about the job, the money, the position.” Instead, “it was a career that I wanted to shape my life with.” Not to be deterred, the young Emirati spent the next ten months plying his father with persuasion. Eventually, his hard work and persistence paid off and his father gave him his blessing to travel to California and begin his studies.

Upon his return to the UAE, Nawaf began working in television, theatre and radio. He wasn’t short of projects but craved something else. “I acted from time to time, but my directing career was always at the fore-front as that’s the place where I can choose my projects,” explained the determined young man. He certainly has excellent choice as he has now produced and directed several award winning independent short films, gained global recognition and has produced two successful feature films.

His first venture into the world of Emirati cinema came in 2002 when he directed the short film ‘Obsession’. The genre of short films was new to the region at this time and left his audience in wonderment. As time passed, people began to appreciate the genre more and more and Nawaf went onto produce three back-to-back short films that were locally hailed a success and also gained international praise.

Sheer determination is what helped Nawaf continue when there were doubts about his work. He understands that introducing

new genres of cinema to the UAE was a big risk. The “UAE has long

since been regarded as the receiver of cinema, either from Hollywood or Bollywood. The idea of an Emirati

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Going to university for the first time can be a serious problem for some students, depending on the way that their teachers have prepared them. For some it’s like a new country – everything seems different and they don’t know what to expect.

But really, if you know how to shop in a store like Carrefour, then you already have most of the skills you’ll need for university. Let me explain…

Some students think that they will be able to turn up for classes without pens, pencils, books or folders because they are used to that at school. For them, education was a bit like going to the local schwarma shop. You park outside, honk on the horn and wait for someone to come out and take your order – everything you want is brought to you. In a supermarket, you have to go inside, find the things you need and put them in your trolley. In a university, it’s just the same. You will be responsible for the majority of the work. There will be people who can help you, but often ‘help’ just means telling you where you can find the answers, rather than handing them over to you.

Your university will most probably have things like a writing center and peer tutor center where you can get help with things that you find difficult. The writing center staff will look at something you have written and say things like, ‘I don’t understand this, can you explain it to me?’ They won’t, however, look at the question you’ve been given and say, ‘This is what you should write.’

It’s no problem if you know how to shop in a supermarket!

WorriedUniversity?

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By Bob Studholme

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EDUCATION

The General Secretariat of the Khalifa Award for Education, Amal Abdulkadir Afifi, last week launched the sixth edition of the 2012-2013 award under the title “Distinguish Yourself, You Deserve Honor’s Today.”

The Khalifa Award for Education, named after HH President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, aims to honor and recognize the distinguished efforts and creativity of educators in the teaching and education field both locally and in the rest of the Arab world.

Entries will be accepted from educators from both the UAE and Arab world in 11 categories, including public education, higher education, special needs, creative knowledge, new media and education, education and sustainable environment, education and community service, educational research, projects and innovative educational programs, educational authoring for children and written work based on scientific methodology.

According to Khaleej Times, Ms. Afifi said “the award has achieved advanced levels in its previous editions honoring individuals and institutions both home and abroad.”

Khalifa Award Launched

Parents Receive Training from ADECAbu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC), in partnership with Abu Dhabi Systems & Information Center (ADSIC), last week held the first e-citizen digital information training session for parents at Al Mawaheb School in Abu Dhabi.

The goal of the e-citizen training program is to teach parents how to access the internet for transactions, e-service, information and services provided by the government. The program also familiarizes them with ADEC’s Electronic Student Information System (eSIS) that will allow them to communicate with their children’s schools in matters related to academic performances, achievements, behavior and discipline.

Dr. Najlaa Al-Rawai Al Naqbi, Project Manager at ADEC’s Strategic Planning Office, pointed out “The e-citizen program organized by ADSIC will eliminate digital illiteracy in Abu Dhabi and allow everybody to keep pace with the rapid technological developments and enhance the use of e-government services effectively and efficiently.

ADEC and ADSIC will organize a series of morning and evening training courses over a three week period for parents in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and the Western Region. Parents will be awarded a Certificate of Completion once they finish the program.

Someone going to the supermarket will have to get a trolley; you can’t carry a week’s worth of shopping in your hands now, can you? A university student will have to get paper to write on, a file to keep things in and something to write with when they go to class. One Abu Dhabi University teacher that we spoke with said, “I often ask my classes how many of them want to get a degree, a good job and to help develop the country. All of the hands go up. But when I ask how many have been to the stationery shop to get a textbook, file and notebook… Some don’t seem to get the idea that it’s impossible to get a degree if you can’t even buy a pencil.”

You can’t carry around a week’s worth of ideas and information in your head without forgetting some of it, any more than you can carry all of your shopping in your hands, so you need something to make and keep notes in.

In a supermarket, by the time you get to the checkout, it’s no good complaining to the staff when you realize you don’t have everything you need. That’s your job, not theirs. Your teachers will give you a syllabus of what your course will cover and what the learning outcomes (the things you should be able to do at the end of the course) are. That’s like your shopping list. If you find you don’t have something in your trolley, you need to put it there.

Perhaps your university will have an Independent Learning Centre where you can practice. Perhaps they have an online site that lets you review work you missed or are struggling with. You need to find out and then make a decision to use it.

Oh, and exams? They’re the checkout. Someone will ‘bar-code’ scan your head to find out how much is there. In the souk you might be able to ask for a discount, but not in the supermarket, or for that matter, the university. The machine says how much you have to pay and if you haven’t got the money, it goes back on the shelf. Likewise, if the exam says you don’t have a passing score…

Happy shopping, er, sorry studying!

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BLACK PUMPJust like the dress, every woman needs a little black

pump! A 2 inch heel is best and the perfect choice for taking you from a day at work to an evening out.

BALLET FLATFor all-day comfort and versatility, you can pair ballet flats with jeans, skirts or dresses. They also come in many different varieties; colors, stripes, bows, sparkles, leather and suede, there is a ballet flat out there for every woman!

SNEAKERThe sneaker has evolved a great deal over the years, with some of

the world’s most famous designers now creating very sleek and fashionable options. Perfect for running errands in,

or to wear on a day when you feel like going casual. Get moving! Put your sneakers on and go for a brisk walk around your neighborhood or in the park.

WEDGE Wedges are very easy to walk in, thanks to their wide, thick heel. They pair very well with a pretty summer dress, or go casual with shorts, jeans or capri pants, ideal when you live in the UAE and can wear these fashions all year round.

EVENING SHOEEvery woman needs an elegant evening shoe for nights when you need to be glam, think weddings, dinner parties or formal dinners.

Pick a neutral color, as it will most likely suit any dress in your closet. They can be strappy, beaded or a classic stiletto. A good tip is to wear a cushioned shoe insert, this will make wearing your heels much more bearable for those long evenings out.

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As women, we can never have too many shoes but with the huge selection and new trends it’s often hard to choose just one! Here are 5 essential shoes that every woman needs in her closet.

BLACK PUMPJust like the dress, every woman needs a little black

sparkles, leather and suede, there is a ballet flat

For all-day comfort and versatility, you can pair ballet flats with jeans, skirts or dresses. They also come in many different varieties; colors, stripes, bows, sparkles, leather and suede, there is a ballet flat

the world’s most famous designers now creating very sleek and fashionable options. Perfect for running errands in,

or to wear on a day when you feel like going casual. Get moving! Put your sneakers on and go for a brisk walk around your neighborhood or in the park.

Wedges are very easy to walk in, thanks to their wide, thick heel. They pair very well with a pretty summer dress, or

need to be glam, think weddings, dinner parties or formal dinners. Pick a neutral color, as it will most likely suit any dress in your closet. They can be strappy, beaded or a classic stiletto. A good tip is to wear a cushioned shoe insert,

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Eid Al Adha is not too far away now and it seems like

the perfect time to discover some exciting new products

and unique shopping at Al Ain’s Eid Al Adha Fair 2012.

Exhibitors from all over the world will be at the fair to

provide you with a whole host of treats, traditional Arabian

music and some very special gifts.

INFO: 21 September-9 October, 4pm-12am, Al Ain

Convention Centre, visit www.adnec.ae

Are you a water baby? If so, why

not sign up for Wadi Adventure’s

Aquathon Race taking place on

September 29th. The superb Al

Ain based water park is hosting

two swimming races, a 400m and

a 2.5km, both which are open to

all abilities. INFO: 29 September, 7am

onwards. Call 03 781 8422 or visit

www.premeiermarathons.com

for more info

Science!

Convention Centre, visit www.adnec.ae

Science!

Are you a water baby? If so, why

not sign up for Wadi Adventure’s not sign up for Wadi Adventure’s

Aquathon Race taking place on

September 29th. The superb Al September 29th. The superb Al

Ain based water park is hosting

two swimming races, a 400m and two swimming races, a 400m and

Shopping!

Family!Come and while away the evening at

Dubai’s Safa Park when the Cultural

Night Market comes to town. This unique

festival gives both local and international

artists a chance to showcase their work.

You can watch emerging talents in music,

painting, sculpture, dance and theatre

while dining on exotic flavors at the

World Food areas. A whole host of kids’

activities and great open air fun makes

for a truly unforgettable family night out.

INFO: 28-29 September, 3-11pm, Safa

Park, Admission: AED 15 per person,

www.greateventsdubai.com

Head down to Abu Dhabi’s

Breakwater Corniche to catch the

Abu Dhabi Sailing & Yacht club kick

off their season with a spectacular

Dhow sailing race. Watch 43 foot

yachts race against one another

in an exciting contest amidst the

stunning setting of Abu Dhabi’s

azure blue waters.

INFO: 22 September, 3-6pm, Break

Water Corniche, Call: 02 658 3333

for more info.

Sports!For all young scientists out there, the World Robot Olympiad UAE National Robotics Challenge is taking place on 25th September right here in Al Ain. Individuals and teams interested in competing can register to participate in the event which aims to develop the creativity and problem solving skills of children all over the world.

INFO: 25 September, Al Jahili School-Al Ain. For more info check ADEC’s website or go to www.wrouae.ae

It’s mind-boggling but it’s here and you don’t need a time machine to see it! What are we talking about? The year long, eco-future exhibition kicking off next week at Saadiyat Island in the Capital. Head down to the show for a glimpse into the future with exhibitions set in the year 2050! Don’t forget to look out for the interactive and futuristic tour guides, Ali, Moza, Sara, and Yas who’ll be on hand to show you around.

INFO: Sep 26 ‘12- Sep 27 ‘13, Daily: 10 am-8 pm, Manarat Al Saddiyat. Visit www.visitabudhabi.ae for more info.

It’s mind-boggling but it’s here and It’s mind-boggling but it’s here and you don’t need a time machine to you don’t need a time machine to see it! What are we talking about?

see it! What are we talking about? The year long, eco-future exhibition The year long, eco-future exhibition

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DIARY

Ingredients1 packet active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water 2 cups buttermilk3 tbsp peanut oil2 tbsp sugar2 cups whole-wheat flour1/2 cup rolled oats4 egg whites1/8 tsp baking soda1/4 tsp saltNon-stick cooking spray for waffle ironMaple syrup, strawberries and blue berries

Method• Mix yeast and water in a bowl and let it stand until it turns

foamy.• Prepare the waffle batter by whisking together buttermilk,

peanut oil, sugar and whole-wheat flour. Add in the yeast mixture.

• Cover batter and refrigerate overnight.• Pre-heat the waffle iron. • Whisk oats, egg whites, baking soda and salt. Add to waffle

batter and whisk until mixture is smooth.• Lightly spray the hot waffle iron with cooking spray.• Add about 1/3 cup of batter to each section.• Cook for 5-7 minutes until the outside of the waffle is crispy

and the inside is cooked. • Serve warm with maple syrup, strawberries and blue

berries.

Ingredients1 small russet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes4 large eggs2 egg whites2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped3/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp hot sauce1 tbsp olive oil1 garlic clove, minced1 small onion, finely chopped1 small zucchini grated and squeezed1/2 cup queso fresco (Mexican cheese)

Method• Boil the potato over medium-high heat until tender.• Mix eggs, egg whites, coriander leaves, salt, and hot sauce

in a large bowl.• In a non-stick skillet pan, heat oil and cook garlic and onion

for 2 minutes.• Add zucchini and cook until tender. Then add the potato

and cook for 5 minutes until the potato begins to brown slightly.

• Pour the egg mixture evenly over the vegetable mixture and cook over medium heat. Sprinkle with cheese.

• Cook until the eggs puff and cheese turns golden.• Place on a serving plate and serve with a cup of mint tea.

Whole-Grain Waffles

Potato and Zucchini Frittata

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RECIPES

Last week took a look at Search Engine Optimization (SEO). We discovered that SEO helps to drive more targeted traffic to your website, something we could probably all do with. This week, we look at how exactly you can target your users or audience simply by using the right keywords.

Identifying the correct keywords for your website takes a little bit of research. Before you start this keywords research process, you first of all need to clearly define the following: ● Your audience ● Your market/categories ● Your goalsOnce you have all of this information to hand, you can start researching.

The best way, in my opinion, to start this is by brainstorming all the possible words and phrases that users may use to find what you offer. Put yourself in the mindset of a potential user and let your imagination go wild.

Next, you want to do some further research. This can be done by,

• Checking what your competitors are using • Finding out the top/new keywords in Google Analytics • Establishing what the top searched terms are in your site

search box ( you can check this using Google Analytics or logs)

After this, try using Google insights for search purposes and Google trends to check trends.

Google’s Adwords tool can filter the list you come up with, and check the search volume and competitiveness, as well as checking on other suggested phrases given to you by Google.

Once you have the filtered list, break it up into 3 groups of keywords.

General: • Shorter phrases and single words • General • Lots of traffic • Lower conversions (not much targeted)

Focused: • Slightly shorter phrases • High traffic numbers • Phrases are still focused on what you offer

(more targeted than broad)

Laser Focused (Long Tail):

• Longer and more targeted phrases • Traffic numbers are smaller • More qualified users and conversion rates

are higher

For example, perhaps a user logs on and types ‘beach’. This would be considered a GENERAL keyword. Now, perhaps someone else searches for ‘beaches in Dubai’ or ‘Jumeirah Beach’ or even ‘directions to Jumeirah Beach’. These would all be considered FOCUSED keywords. Finally, should a user type ‘Booking at Jumeirah Beach Hotel’ this would be classified as a LASER FOCUSED keyword, which will get you less traffic but much more targeted results.

And that sums up the business of keywords research in SEO. Stay tuned for next week’s article where we’ll take a look at how to structure a website that works well with your SEO research.

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BUSINESS

By Khudayja Saloojee

Right now, I’m between a rock and a hard place!

Rizwaanah and Kaashifa, my daughters, would love to have a pet. I should clarify that they would each like a pet of their own. Rizwaanah, 11, wants a large dog with boundless energy that she can take for long walks around the neighborhood and that cuddles up with her at night. Kaashifa, 8, would like something that doesn’t bite, doesn’t jump on her, doesn’t mess and doesn’t require much looking after!

My dilemma is this. I am not a pet person, never have been, don’t want to be. I admire them from afar, but I do not want the

responsibility that goes with owning them. I have successfully kept them at bay this

far because we live in a housing complex that doesn’t permit pets as the grounds are too small to accommodate their needs. Most sensible, in my opinion!

Quite innocently, we recently announced that we would be

building a house of our own very soon. The first question that erupted,

almost in unison, from the girls was whether there were any restrictions on pets at the new estate. I suddenly found myself in a very tight corner as my significant other promised that of course they could have pets in

their new home! None of my protestations were heard over the explosive reaction and all the pet fur that seemed to be flying about, such was their excitement!

The girls, at every opportunity, pointed out the beautiful dogs and cats in our neighbourhood. Every day, after school, Kaashifa shared wonderful stories of the clever tricks her friend’s pets could perform. A visit to the mall always included a stop at the pet store in anticipation of the day they would walk out

with their own furry bundle. Eventually, they started emailing me information they had collected on the benefits of owning a pet.I tried hard to resist reading their newsflashes, but my email box was beginning to overflow so I caved. Surprisingly, once I started reading, I found myself pleasantly surprised. Their research covered the topic extensively, from the therapeutic benefits of pets and how caring for a pet can make you happier and healthier, to finding a pet that satisfies your needs and lifestyle. Rizwaanah emphasised that pets can ease loneliness, reduce stress, promote social interaction, encourage exercise and playfulness, and most importantly, provide unconditional love and affection.

She stressed that pet owners are less likely to suffer from depression and even have lower blood pressure in stressful situations than those without pets. While having a pet seems to indicate lower cholesterol levels, heart attack patients with pets seem to survive longer than those without. She emphasised that the reasons for these therapeutic effects is that most pets fulfil the basic human need to touch, as stroking, cuddling and loving an animal can rapidly calm and soothe us when we’re stressed. The companionship they provide eases loneliness and makes people feel needed and wanted, thus distracting them from their problems.

Kaashifa was convinced that owning a pet would add structure and routine to her and her sister’s days, thereby improving their sense of responsibility. Dogs, in particular, require regular feeding and exercise and have to be factored into daily routines thus forcing the girls to become more organised. A valid point! Ever the cautious one, my youngest daughter tabled typical distinctions between dogs and cats, leaving me with no doubt that she’d be better suited to a cat. She appreciates their independence and serenity above the exuberance and attention dogs thrive on.

Their efforts have been thought provoking. What appeals to me is the sense of responsibility that would be instilled in the girls as they would be caring for a living thing with needs not too unlike their own. I also think there are many life lessons that could

be learnt through owning a pet. It does mean a huge, long-term commitment, but one that I have been lovingly persuaded to consider!

By Khudayja Saloojee

Right now, I’m between a rock and a hard place! with their own furry bundle. Eventually, they started emailing me information they had collected on the benefits of owning a pet.

Can pets make us happier?By Roekshana Saloojee

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LIFESTYLE

Looking for a quiet place to wind down in the evening? Perhaps try a visit to Al Ain’s Al Jahili Park. Formerly known as the Public Park, the redesigned Jahili Park underwent years of renovation before it was inaugurated in 2010. Since then, it’s considered to be one of the best recreational spots in the city.

With lush green gardens and plants the park is truly beautiful and you’d be forgiven for forgetting it is located right in the heart of town center. Attractive water features and bright, colorful walkways entice passersby inside to escape the madness of the city for a few moments. Set against a backdrop of Al Jahili Fort, the park retains a sense of tradition, helping with that feeling of escapism.

For those visitors feeling active, you can rent a buggy and race around the tracks, have a game of football or get some friends together for a round of cricket on the huge green spaces. Mornings see only a handful of people heading through the park gates and many of them are there to exercise, practice yoga or simply enjoy the early morning sunshine.

Located very close to the Rotana Hotel, the park also attracts a large number of tourists. The Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum lies on one side of the park while on the other is one of HH Sheikh Khalifa’s Palaces, making the park a perfect addition to a weekend of sightseeing for out of town visitors.

Why not head to Jahili Park sometime next week to enjoy a family picnic in one of the city’s most picturesque spots.

Open Daily. No BBQ’s or Shisha allowed.

By Mehak Alam

Escape the City at Jahili Park

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ECO-VILLAGES…READY FOR ANYTHING

By Bob Studholme

MY WORLD

Let’s be honest. I didn’t know what an eco-village was until I found out I was going to stay in one. We’d gone to an organic farming website and asked if anyone would have vacancies for a family of three; mum, dad and 11-year-old daughter. Morag got back in touch

with us and said she thought they could sort something out. Her daughter was the same age as ours and perhaps they could hang out together. Most volunteers stayed in the village’s eco-hostel, but we could use one of their member’s houses. We’d work on the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) with other volunteers.

If you’re anything like me, you read at least some of that and thought, what does it all mean? Well, Cloughjordan eco-village is a bit famous in Ireland. It was the first ever Irish eco-village, and is one of a growing number throughout the world and possibly a part of what will be the shape of things to come.

Some locals view the eco-village as a bit ‘hippyish’, but it’s a long way from a hippy commune. The villagers have come together because they want to live in a sustainable community with assured supplies of food. The village has been planned and built with a central station, generating hot water from solar power, and a wood-chip burning plant. Each home, no matter its design, has been built to a very high standard of insulation. An independent contractor I talked with told me that they were paying only one tenth of an average heating bill.

The village has a small farm and employs a farmer to produce most of their grain and livestock. Two volunteers split the responsibility of producing vegetables for the CSA scheme they have running there. Labor is supplied by volunteers and members of the community.

Anyone from the local area can join the scheme. They pay a set amount per month, which entitles them to a share of the harvest. During the season, harvesting is done two to three times a week; with produce being taken to a central store from where members take what they need from what is available. Initially, like most organic farming schemes, this was a more expensive way of getting good food on the table, but recently, as costs for petrol to run machinery and make fertilizer have risen, the difference has been decreasing dramatically. Additionally, there is no middle-man at Cloughjordan, so costs are lower than they would be on the outside.

At present, this might seem well-meaning, but too far ‘out –there’. The residents of the village would counter that they are getting ready for a future that might be arriving as a shock for the rest of the world. With food prices set to rise with the cost of petrol and thanks to extreme weather affecting crops, Cloughjordan’s CSA

project might become an essential component in getting food on tables at a reasonable price.

And how is it to live there? Pretty nice. We stayed in the comfortable home of member John Jopling, but ate our meals with the other volunteers in the hostel. We enjoyed John’s huge library and spent a lot of our free time in his rocking chairs catching up on reading and thinking. Almost all of our meals were made for us by other members of the village, but there were some memorable self-produced efforts. Every week, there is a community meal in the village and one that we attended turned into a musical evening, with people playing piano and flute and songs being sung in Gaelic, English and French.

The two 11-year-old daughters are now both 12 and still in touch through email. We got rained on a lot during our time in Cloughjordan, but enjoyed the people, the work and a glimpse into what might be the future.

There are signs everywhere of the importance of horses in Cloughjordan

Having fun in the hay bales

Members are entitled to a share of the harvest

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1. BAIT (3D): 10:30, 12:45, 15:00, 17:15, 19:30, 21:45, 24:00

2. FREELANCERS: 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 20:00, 22:00, 24:00

3. PREMIUM RUSH: 10:00, 14:00, 18:00, 22:00 3. RESIDENT EVIL: 12:00, 16:00, 20:00, 24:004. HIT & RUN: 11:30, 13:30, 15:30, 17:30, 19:30,

21:30, 23:30

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In this cop thriller, Malo (50 Cent), the son of a slain NYPD offi cer, joins the force and is taken under the wing of his father’s former partner Captain Sarcone (Robert De Niro). Sarcone puts him through some tough trials to see if he’s fi t enough to join the vice crime task force and his team of rogue cops. When the truth about his father’s death emerges, Malo embarks on a vengeance mission.

هذا الفيلم البوليسي من بطولة الممثل والمغني الشهير ”Cent 50“ الذي يلعب إلى الشرطة، ويعمل تحت جناح شريك راحل، انضم ابن شرطي ”Malo“ وهو دور -“Robert De Niro” الرائع والده السابق ”Captain Sarcone“ - قام بدوره الممثل الذي وضعه في تجارب صعبة حتى يختبر قوته، ويمنحه الموافقة على االنضمام إلى قوات فرقة مكافحة الجريمة، وفريقه الشرس. وعندما تظهر حقيقة موت والده تبدأ

رحلة االنتقام.

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MOVIE LISTINGSعروض السينما

1. PREMIUM RUSH: 11:45, 13:45, 15:45, 17:45, 19:45, 21:45, 23:45

2. BAIT (3D): 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 20:00, 22:00, 24:00

3. HIT AND RUN: 11:30, 13:30, 15:30, 17:30, 19:30, 21:30, 23:30

4. THE EXPENDABLES: 11:15, 13:15, 15:15, 17:15, 19:15, 21:15, 23:15

5. FREELANCERS: 12:15, 14:15, 16:15, 18:15, 20:15, 22:15, 24:15

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1. FREELANCERS: 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 20:00, 22:00, 24:00

2. BAIT (3D): 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 20:00, 22:00, 24:00

3. BARFI (HINDI): 16:00, 21:003. PERKS OF BEING A WILDFLOWER: 10:00, 12:00,

14:00, 19:00, 23:454. PARANORMAN: 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:004. HOPE SPRINGS: 20:00, 22:00, 24:005. HEROINE (HINDI): 11:00, 14:00, 17:00, 20:00,

23:006. HIT AND RUN: 10:30, 12:45, 15:00, 17:15, 19:30,

21:45, 24:007. PREMIUM RUSH: 10:50, 13:00, 17:20, 19:30,

24:007٫ RESIDENT EVIL 5: 15:10, 21:40

GRAND CLASSRESIDENT EVIL-5: 11:00, 12:45, 17:30, 19:15, 23:45

HEROINE (HINDI): 14:45, 21:00

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