The SourceIssue 44 - 4 - 17 Apr 2013

Tales from the drawing boardKHALID SHAFAR’S

Forging ahead in a new

Outdoor Adventure in the

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ContentsINBOXThis 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

NEWSAll the news from around Al Ain

SPORTSKeep up to date with the latest happenings in Al Ain’s world of sport

FEATUREStuck in a career rut? Don’t be afraid to take that step down the road less travelled

STUFF FOR MENLand, sand and air adventures to try in and around Al Ain

AL MAJLISThe UAE’s very own furniture designer Khalid Shafar chats to us about his quirky furniture designs

EDUCATIONBrighton College - a fantastic new addition to the educational landscape in the Garden City

URBAN WOMANGet ready to blossom this season

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BUSINESSTeaching kids financial responsibility

RECIPESDelicious recipes for your kids to try out at home

FEATURELaughter is the best medicine

MY EMIRATEExplore the beauty of Liwa Oasis

MY WORLDLife on the wild side of town

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Spring has finally sprung! My family and I have been taking advantage of the cool Spring evenings and doing much more outdoor family-oriented activities such as cycling, frequently picnicking at the many beautiful parks the Garden City has to offer and having mid-week BBQs. I must admit, I feel more refreshed, revitalized and my mood has lightened.

In this issue, on page 12 we focus on careers options that you may have not thought of and in keeping with unique careers, in Al Majlis we caught up with charismatic furniture designer, Khalid Shafar who tells us how his approach to furniture design encompasses his personal expression of form, movement, and in particular, ‘the tale’ of objects.

Ladies, after the long winter season, spring is a time for rejuvenation. Take a look at our top affordable home remedies to blossoming beauty this season. Don’t worry men, we didn’t forget about you. We take a look at some fast-paced outdoor adventures in and around Al Ain before the sweltering desert heat takes over.

The good folks of Al Ain, soon I’ll be embarking on an exciting adventure, and on that note, I bid you farewell.

So to all our readers, until next time, happy reading!

Khudayja SaloojeeAssociate Editor

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A 70-year-old Algerian woman returned from the dead minutes after mourners placed her in the grave. When one of the mourners uncovered her face to read the final Qur’an verse, the woman opened her eyes and took a breath. In a fit of terror, most of the mourners fled while a handful of religious men remained at the cemetery and called people back to announce that the woman was still alive. The old lady was lifted out of the grave and carried back home where she was welcomed with a celebration.

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ENVIRONMENT

Did you know that your washing machine consumes 80 per cent of the energy for heating the water? In your next wash cycle, to conserve energy, consider washing your clothes in cold water. Using cold water not only preserves your

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GREEN YOURLAUNDRY

SwimmingI want to be a fish

Fast to live, fast to swimIt’s my only wish

To enjoy the cold water

I can hear the waves of seaClose and open my eyes

The salty waters hurt meWhen the waves rise and rise

It’s a world of different colorsSome whales are as big

as mountainsMoving plants and leaves

Under the ocean many trees

Hamad Salem Al-Nuaimi Grade Six (6).

The wishMy wish is to fly

To see birds in the skyTo see the earth from highAnd to see my family small

And feel I’m tallI wish if I can fly like a bird

And have two eyes like a falconFly fast like a falcon when he saw his lunchAnd give him a bunch

To feed his childTo grow up and be strongMy only wish in the life

If I can fly

Khaled Abdullah Al-AlawiGrade nine (9)

I would like to pay my deep heart regards to the team.This month I rushed to Bawadi Mall to grab the issue; I went out at the main gate but was unable to find the

magazine. It was about 11pm and my family was waitng for me in the parking; I was really depressed not to see the stand. Luckily I went to the reception to ask about the magazine. There was a helpful lady who told me that I can get the copy from HOMES R US. I ran quickly to first floor and got the copy . Sanaa Hasann

"I am so glad you have this resource

for families in Al Ain. Congrats!"MOMS GUIDE ABU DHABI

CORRECTIONS & CLARIFICATION: In Issue 43, we wrote about the SAMA Quartet. We would like to clarify that Alawi Alsafi was introduced to barbershop music by his music professor and the established Khaleeji singer is Osama Alsafi.

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Game Hunting LodgeTo Open

Near Al Ain

HCT Celebrates 25 Years with 25 Days of Service

Amazing Mirror Maze At Dubai Dolphinarium

The UAE will be offering a new tourist attraction for its visitors as it prepares to open an exclusive hunting resort near

Al Ain in September. The Barari Hunting Resort, owned by Abu-Dhabi based

Morouj Hotels and Resorts will offer its guests the opportunity to hunt only legally allowed animals and will possibly feature

bird hunting as well. The resort will operate on seasonal basis

and the cost of a one-night stay inclusive of a hunting excursion

is expected to cost over AED10000.

The Al Ain Colleges (AAC) celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Higher Colleges of Technology with 25 days of “Act of Kindness and Service.” The campaign kicked off on 25 March at Al Ain Women’s College with female students from the Community Service Department under the initiative “Feed a Worker Campaign” donated healthy hot meals to workers around the city.

The aim for the 25 days of service is to thank the Al Ain community for 25 years of support and to encourage other Al Ain organizations to “Pay it Forward.” Dr.

Dubai Dolphinarium is delighted to announce the opening of the country’s unique mirror maze in this month. The dizzying maze has a visual space of over 10000 square feet with a bewildering network of endless corridors that is achieved by a complex arrangement of reflecting glass. The mirror maze housed in an under-the-sea themed hall will challenge visitors to find their way through the baffling labyrinth by relying on their sense of touch and adventure.

Neil Garrod, Director of Al Ain Colleges explained “I really wanted to try to develop something innovative which reflected what I consider to be the essential rationale of HCT, particularly in Al Ain, because it’s an integral part of the community, so it’s a bit more than a party but it’s also demonstrating what we consider to be important.”

As part of the 25 days of service, teams of Al Ain College students, staff and alumni will go around the Garden City helping people, animals, cleaning up the desert, visiting the sick and elderly as well as supporting community service organizations.

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ADEC Honors 27 Employees

Zakher Private School’s students have talent

UAEU Students Think Green

Tawam Hospital Hosts 7th International Pediatric Conference

Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) recently honored 27 employees for successfully completing the Six Sigma training offered in line with the Process Excellence Program.

Six Sigma is a theoretical training program that is designed specifically for ADEC’s employees to help improve skills, and support training and awareness activities based on principles of organizational

Zakher Private School’s (ZPS) students, teachers and parents recently set sail on the SS ZPS Glory cruise ship that transported them on a magical adventure across unchartered waters to explore new found islands of wisdom and beauty.

The biennial EMARKKS event provides a platform for students from nine different activity clubs to showcase their talents and mesmerize their parents with their outstanding performances.

Ms. Agnes Nathaniel, a proud Head Teacher of Zakher Private School commented "Now-a-days everything goes beyond textbooks, so this is a way for children to do things in practical rather than stick to their textbooks".

Zakher Private School places high value on creativity and the celebration of creative arts is clearly visible.

Under the patronage of Professor Reyadh Almehaideb, Dean of the College of Engineering, the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) Architectural Engineering Students’ Society (AESS) last week held their first Green Week event under the theme “Think Green” which focused on environmental sustainability and green issues.

The three-day event aimed to raise students’ awareness about the preservation of the environment and incorporating green strategies in their daily life. In addition to the UAEU student participation, more than

Tawam Hospital recently hosted the 7th annual International Pediatric Conference which saw over 400 delegates from the Middle East and North Africa region attending the three-day event held at the Danat Al Ain Resort.

The conference reflected on the recent advances in pediatrics and child health with a focus on neonatology, diabetes,

trauma, cancer, cardiology, respiratory and infectious diseases. Healthcare professionals were offered a comprehensive update of the latest evidence-based approaches to providing care of common and unexpected problems of children and adolescents.

Gregory F. Schaffer, CEO of Tawam Hospital commented "For the first time in seven years, we brought an element of community

excellence, which will positively impact on comprehensive quality and professional government performance.

Ms. Salama Al Amimi, ADEC’s Executive Director of Organizational Development and Excellence Office commented “The training is part of a framework implemented by ADEC to ensure continuous improvement in processes and business performance through effective measurement and management processes.”

30 students from the GCC and other universities along with three Al Ain based schools also participated.

The event also showcased a green exhibition with various organizations such as Zayed Higher Organization for Humanitarian Care and Special Needs, Masdar Institute, Abu Dhabi Centre for Waste Management, Emirati Marine Life Photography Group, Environment Friends Society and Liwa International School exhibiting their green products.

service to our flagship conference. We thank our delegates and participating specialists in child therapy that made this conference a grand success. These renowned experts not only shared their vast knowledge but also put their expertise to good use through community service.”

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Ainawais Edge Closer to Pro League title

Zaid Ennaba Crowned Squash Champion!

Volleyball Championship Cancelled

Al Ain University's Zaid Ennaba clinched a 3-2 victory after defeating Bilal Khan in the final match of the three-day squash tournament held at Al Ain Rotana's Leisure and Fitness Club Bodylines, last week.

This year’s tournament was especially impressive because there was an increase of talented players compared to the previous year's competitions. Mr Ayman Gharib commented "We are always keen to create such tournaments, [and] thrilled to see participants competing in the squash tournaments along with the same participants that competed in the past years.”

Al Ain International School held a two-day inter-house Swimming Gala last week. Students excelled in showing off their talents in backstroke and front crawl races, enthralling both parents and teachers with their exceptional performances.

Students in Key Stages 1 and 2 competed in their house teams with the total points scored added together for an overall house team. Less than 10 points separated the first three houses, with Foxes coming out on top, just ahead of the Camels, Salukis and Falcons.

The 32nd GCC Men Clubs’ Volleyball Championship that would have been hosted at Al Ain Club has been cancelled due to a dispute that arose prior to the event between the organizing committee of Volleyball games in the GCC and the UAE Volleyball Federation. The technical committee off the GCC organizing committee prevented the move of two players from Al Nasr and Al Wasl to Al Ain and Al Shabab to play in this championship.

During a press conference held at Danat Al Ain Resort, HE Yusuf Mahmoud Al Mulla, President of the UAE Volleyball Federation announced that none of the of the UAE clubs will be participating in any championships held under the GCC organizing committee of Volleyball.

Al Ain moved 16 points clear at the top of the Pro League last week after clinching a 2-1 win over Al Shabab at the Tahnoun bin Mohammed Stadium.

Al Ain went into the match with confidence high but were playing without Captain Hilal Saeed, Mirel Radoi, Omar Abulrahman, Asamoah Gyan and Jires Kembo Ekoko.

The first half of the game started tensely as both sides struggled to find their form, and the first half ended goalless. In the second half, Al Shabab looked like they may have found their feet again when the Brazilian striker, Luiz Henrique da Silva scored a free kick.

The one goal in the second half by Al Shabab put instant pressure on Al Ain who fought back hard with Australian striker Alex Brosque grabbing an equalizer at the 77th minute of the game. 81 minutes in, the second goal scored by 18-year-old striker Yousuf Ahmed Mousa, put the Garden City ahead again. With seven games remaining to play, Al Ain is closer to yet another successive title.

The win puts Al Ain 5 points ahead of second place Al Ahli and sees Al Shabab’s title hopes all but extinguished as they slide down to seventh place.

Students Impress At Swimmiang Gala

Zaid Ennaba is proud of his achievement

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RADIO JOCKEY

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paving another”…so said Dolly Parton and, if you happened

to be feeling uneasy in your current job, it may be wise to pay heed to her words. Perhaps you’re getting ready

to finish your education and wondering what to do next? Maybe you’re among those who spend the majority of the working day wandering

through their daydreams while stuck inside the walls of an office cubicle. If that sounds like you, read on for some vocation inspiration that will ignite your inner self and have

you brimming with career enthusiasm all over again.

By Mehak Alam

If you have a passion for music and love to talk, a radio career could be for you! RJ Daisy, is a pint-sized RJ who currently works at Radio 2. She loves her job and tells us, “The best thing about my job is that I get to do the one thing I love – talk.” Celebrity gossip, great music and an infectious sense of humor help make her daily show a huge success. A good RJ has to be able to bring up social issues and become a platform for the public. Being able to converse freely and having great taste in music are key skills you need if you want to be successful in this career. RJ Taimoor, who broadcasts on the web, actually began working in radio as a hobby before making it his full time career choice.

Skills needed: A strong voice, good communications skills, creative, up-to-date sense of news and events and excellent taste in music.Not for: Quiet types or those who love the outdoors!

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If getting all dolled up for weddings and parties is your thing, why not consider making it your career choice? Ex air-hosteess Shaziaa Shiraz decided to do just that after being perplexed by a medical condition that meant she could no longer fly. Having always been artistic, she felt it was the ideal career to feed her artsy persona. “Your creative side is always challenged and derives satisfaction from the result of making people look beautiful and giving them a definite sense of confidence.” While painting faces may not be everyone’s go to career option, it really is a creative avenue and, with the right clients, can be extremely lucrative.

Skills Needed: Artistic, flexible, creative and a good awareness of the latest fashion trends. Not for: Those of us who still think stick men are perfectly acceptable representations of people!

Cooking is another career choice if you’re a budding Nigella or a wanna-be Jamie Oliver! Sailesh Balan, Executive Chef at Al Ain’s Ayla Hotel has almost 20 years of culinary experience but explains that his choice of career wasn’t always so well respected. “When I began my career, deciding to become a chef needed quite an explanation. These days, however, the reaction has changed and people are really impressed when I tell them what I do.” With the UAE having a flourishing tourism industry, chefs are always in demand here as world-class restaurants and top hotels want to continually offer their patrons something new.

Skills Needed: A great sense of taste, creativity, hardworking and passionate!Not for: Those who can’t stand the heat!

So whether music, food, art or fashion is your passion, don’t be afraid to take that step down the road less travelled. You

never know, you may come out the other side a lot better off than you went in.

Shaziaa Shiraz

Sailesh Balan

MAKE-UP ARTIST

CHEF

Furhad Khan

Perhaps you’ve been genetically blessed and greet the world each day with your fabulous features. If so, what about a modeling career? Though it is highly competitive, there’s definitely money to be made in modeling. Furhad Khan, a part-time model from Dubai has achieved so much in just three short years and tells us that success hinges on “good personal grooming, great physical features and maintaining a down-to-earth personality no matter who you are modeling for.” Don’t think it’s all designer suits and fabulous frocks though, “Contrary to what people think, modeling is quite a tough job” warns Furhad. Tough it is maybe but if we get to be the next Kate Moss then sign us up now!

Skills needed: Great physical features, a good personality, a sense of fashion and loads of self confidence!Not For: Anyone who doesn’t love the spotlight!

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PAINTBALLThere’s nothing like a bit of running around with a gun firing colored pellets at your friends to get the working week out of your system. Even better if you can wangle a game with your boss! All jokes aside, Al Ain Paintball is a great place to head down to these cooler evenings, and the stunning backdrop of nothing but sand dunes and a huge Arabian sunset are just the icing on the cake.

Get Your Adventure OnQuick! Time is running out before the weather goes back to crazy

temperatures and we are all sent scurrying to the nearest room boasting a/c. It’s true that summer in the UAE is a bit of a furnace and probably more of

a time for box sets and cookery classes than outdoor adventures. That’s why we’re urging you to get out there and enjoy the spring weather while

you still can. There’s so much to do, you’ll be spoilt for choice!

QUAD-BIKING Al Ain is perfect for a spot of quad biking and you can rent a bike from countless of smaller stores located close to the dunes. Zoom over the sand, race your friends and or sign up with a tour group for some top tips from a pro! Either way, you’ll have a blast! Just don’t go too fast, these machines are not toys!

KARTINGPop out to Al Ain Raceway for a karting experience with a difference. You can sign up for an arrive and drive session where you’ll do exactly that – all racing gear, safety equipment and a detailed safety briefing will be provided before you climb into your car and blast around the top of the range track.

SANDBOARDINGIf you haven’t given sandboarding a try yet now is your chance. It takes a bit of patience and a lot of starting and stopping before you get the hang of it but stick with it. After a bit of practice, some balancing skills and a stroke of luck, you’ll be hurtling down the dunes at top speeds – just keep your mouth closed otherwise you could be feasting on sand for dinner.

SKYDIVINGFor those of you seeking the ultimate thrill, a trip to SkyDive Dubai is a must. Located on the Al Ain-Dubai highway, the company’s desert drop zone rewards divers with some truly fantastic views over the burnt orange dunes, after the scary act of actually jumping out of a plane that is! This one isn’t for the faint-hearted but if you’re looking for an adventure with memories that will last a lifetime then Skydiving is the way to go.

By Hayley Skirka

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In my imagination I was enroute to Ras Al Khor, to meet charismatic Emirati designer Khalid Shafar. In reality, he was at his gallery and I was in the comfort of my manager’s office having a phone interview. In my fantasy, I imagined I was in the company of quintessential Khalid admiring the stripped-

back concrete floors and white walls, and quirky designs which have made him internationally renowned.

Born and raised in Dubai, looking back at what he always enjoyed, even as a child, Khalid realized that he had a deep interest in art. At school “I was very good in my art classes and preferred drawing lessons to football.” Khalid enrolled for a Bachelor in Fine Arts in Interior Design at the American University of Dubai. The furniture design course within this discipline was his defining moment because that’s when he realized “I want to be a furniture designer not an interior designer.” After graduating, he was uncertain about his future and explains, “I wasn’t sure if an international company would accept a local designer”, so he enrolled for a Bachelors in Business Administration.

Khalid started his career in marketing and communications and quickly moved up the corporate ladder. After eight years, Shafar decided to relinquish his career to follow his design destiny. This destiny required him to move to New Zealand to further his education, skills and expertise. He completed a one year woodwork course and stayed for a further two years to explore business opportunities between New Zealand and Dubai. Last year Khalid could no longer resist the buzz and energy of Dubai, so he moved permanently to Dubai and focus on expanding his business.Khalid’s designs combine contemporary taste with a distinct Emirati influence. He confesses that he draws inspiration from his “own stories, culture and childhood. At the moment I’m digging deeper on our roots and culture.” Shafar’s Auction coffee table, one of the five pieces that makes up his latest collection is a recollection of his childhood. The Indian sellers that roamed around the neighborhood

Telltale Objects

Khalid Shafar digs deep into Emirati roots and culture to design products

that have stories to tell.

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• Build your confidence because without it, you can’t continue or grow.

• Patience is important.

• Think local but act global.

LIFE LESSONS

Curious to know about his future plans, Shafar aspires to showcase his work in Milan, Sydney and Tokyo. Although I’ve only briefly met Khalid, one of UAE’s most talented designer, and in total abscence, I know this much is true: In my imagination our meeting would be awe-inspiring, and though in reality, it was not short of it.

Khalid’s telling tales will continue but before we ended our conversation, I asked him to share some of his wisdom and knowledge….

with an oversize sack on their heads filled with fabric, toys and other valuables announcing their arrival with cries of ‘lelam, lelam’, the Malayalam word for auction. The Auction coffee table consists of a large sack-shaped fabric base with a marble top. The beauty of this design is that the sack can be untied to reveal a hollow interior which can be used as a compartment. For Shafar, it’s all about telling stories, therefore The Trap is inspired by the fishing trap that fishermen use and The Lazy Fold sofa is a contemporary sofa made with natural cotton which is still a standard feature in the cushions of the majlis (Arabic cushions). The Flip lounge chair has a back that can be flipped so that “you can still have an armchair but you can cross your legs on the chair exactly the same way you sit on the floor.”

Shafar aims “too preserve the Emirati culture in the contemporary way and to define something that can be called in the future, Emirati design.” His vision is to become a “reference point for researchers and historians” who study Emirati designs.

Khalid successfully launched two collections and is currently working on his 2014 collection which he plans to unveil in November. He also worked on a number of new collaborative projects for the 2013 Design Days Dubai which took place in March. Some of these collaborations are with the prestigious French furniture company Moissonieur, Hong Kong-based carpet and rug company, Tai Ping and Beirut-based, Carwan Gallery. Khalid is also very proud to be one of the four designers selected to take part in an initiative organized by Dubai Culture Authorities in collaboration with Tashkeel and Creative Dialogue Association based in Barcelona. The initiative aimed to promote intercultural exchange between local and international designers included trips to London and Barcelona where he attended workshops. At the end of the program the designers produced a piece based on their experiences and Khalid planned to showcase his piece at Design Days Dubai. As if that wasn’t enough to keep him busy, he also helped design a home-grown café, his very first design consultancy project.

Auction coffee table

The Trap bookshelf

Flip lounge chairFallen Palm bench

Lazy Fold daybed

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There’s been a bit of a buzz in the community recently as the air has filled with murmurs about the opening of Brighton College this coming September. My personal interest peaked when a good friend couldn’t help herself from singing the praises of the school. After that, I

decided to see what all the fuss was about by arranging a chat with the school’s Head Master, Mr. Alun Yorath.

By Khudayja Saloojee

A Bright Future At Brighton College

In truth, I was expecting to meet a quiet, stern looking man but, in reality, Mr. Yorath has a very gregarious and charismatic personality. Having had extensive experience in teaching and leadership positions across various prestigious private schools in the UK, Alun and his family have spent the last four years in the capital of the UAE where he was a founding member of Brighton College Abu Dhabi, Head of the Senior School and Vice-Principal.

Following the success of Brighton College in Abu Dhabi, the company decided to open another branch right here in the Garden City and Mr. Yorath jumped at the chance of moving to somewhere smaller and greener.

Characterizing the college as a family-orientated place with a caring atmosphere, Mr. Yorath explained the setup to me. Classes from FS1-Year 4 are co-ed whilst Year 5 to Year 9 pupils are enrolled in the Boys’ or Girls’ School. At present, classes are only offered up to

Head Master Mr. Alun Yorath believes Brighton College will provide every pupil

with an enjoyable experience

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Year 9 but by 2014, Year 10 will be functional and senior years will be rolled out over successive years.

I was interested in the caliber of teachers who will help develop children, as Brighton so proudly announces, into critical thinkers and problem-solvers who are adequately prepared for their future. Mr. Yorath explained the recruitment process “With the exception of Arabic staff, teachers must all have recent British Curriculum experience and their teaching qualifications must be recognized in the UK.” Brighton places great value on outstanding teachers and the school has recruited an eclectic staff to provide its pupils with a varied and rich learning environment. Teachers have been headhunted from leading UK Private Schools and from top British Curriculum Schools throughout the Far East.

The Brighton College UK curriculum will be taught alongside Arabic, Islamic and Social Studies. When it comes to the Arabic staff, they initially have to meet ADEC’s requirements. Next, their ability to teach is assessed by Mr. Fahim Al Khumaissi, Head of Community Relations at Brighton College where teachers must show a strong understanding of the unique Brighton brand and vision.

I was so caught up with teacher qualifications that I almost forgot to ask about the facilities! Mr. Yorath wasn’t about to let that happen however and proudly produced an artist’s impression of the school. Located in Zakher, the college is situated on a 28-acre campus and is housed in a series of buildings set in generous landscaping and incorporating a plethora of both learning and playing facilities. The school also boasts specialist facilities such as a fixed 450-capacity auditorium, a shaded swimming pool, sports hall, two multi-surface tennis, basketball and netball courts and a full size soccer pitch surrounded by a 400m running track. There is also a fully-equipped catered kitchen with two dining halls situated on either side of the impressive school theatre.

The classroom facilities appear to be top rate with each classroom having an HD Plasma Touch screen installed and teachers being given the option to use either MAC or PC software. Teachers can also use tablets if they wish or, if they prefer to teach their ICT lessons in their classroom instead of the ICT lab, they have the option to “sign out a trolley’s worth of laptops or tablets.”

With a highly qualified and motivated staff, Brighton College seeks to develop the whole person in each child via strong academic work, pastoral care, sports, performing arts and other enrichment activities. All in all, it’s safe to say that Brighton College offers a unique, enjoyable schooling experience for kids and it’s set to be a fantastic new addition to the educational landscape in the Garden City.

After the long winter weather, the spring season is a time for refreshment. It’s that time of year where a little change to your normal beauty routine can spark off an entirely new look and send you off to work with a definite spring in your step! And the best thing is, you don’t have to spend a fortune! Read on for our top home remedies to blossoming beauty this season…

GRAM POWDERInstead of using chemical-filled soap bars, rub a little green gram powder onto your skin to get rid of dust and dirt. It has amazing anti-bacterial properties and will help you achieve fresh, soft, glowing skin that you’ll be desperate to show off!

COCONUT OILReplace your typical moisturizer with this wonder skin product. Not only does it help in eradicating dead skin cells, it provides such a moisture boost that dry skin will be a thing of the past.

BUTTERRubbing a little butter on your lips, instead of lip balm or petroleum jelly, can help keep them soft and supple. Apply a thin layer of

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butter at night and leave it to work its magic. Rinse of with lukewarm water in the morning and you’ll be astonished at your soft new lips!

LEMONStep away from your usual toner and make a mixture of lemon juice with a touch of apple cider vinegar. This will help get rid of dark spots while helping to detoxify your skin. Tone-up your skin by applying a mixture of lemon juice and apple cider vinegar that fights dark spots and detoxifies skin simultaneously. On top of that, the remedy will also get rid of that extra oil that can clog up pores and hinder skin renewal.

CUCUMBERA blended mixture of cucumber, avocado, mint, jojoba oil and water makes a perfect spring skin lotion. Highly enriched with Vitamin E, this mixture helps to moisturize the skin deeply, leaving behind a clean and clearer you!

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Looking for somewhere to spend your Spring evenings? Get yourself down with friends to Luce Restaurant at Danat

Al Ain Resort. The stylish, modern Italian restaurant offers sumptuous food and provides

live entertainment. Let Havana Moods, a Cuban trio band take you on a musical journey. Luce's vibrant atmosphere makes it the perfect nightspot to enjoy your

spring evenings.

Dine-out!

Mediterranean Fish Night: Indulge in sumptuous servings of aquatic delicacies! Wednesdays, 7-11pm. Buffet AED 100. Ayla Hotel. Call 03 761 0111 or email f.b@aylahotels.com

Titanic Last Dinner Party: Relive the iconic moment with your special someone! 15 April, 7:30pm Set menu AED195. Trader Vic's-Al Ain Rotana. Call 03 754 5111 or visit rotanatimes.com

Entertainment!

Mojito Poola-Palooza: It's time to chill out at the pool! 19 April, 1pm. Tickets AED100. Al Ain Rotana. Call 03 754 5111 or visit www.rotanatimes.com

Metallica Live in Abu Dhabi: The heavy metal band return to the Capital for another breathtaking show. 19 April, 7pm. Admission from AED295. du Arena-Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Call 02 509 8000 or visit www.thinkflash.ae

Middle East Film and Comic Con: The largest pop culture festival is back by popular demand. 5&6 April, 10am-10pm. Admission from AED75. Dubai International Marine Club. Call 04 447 4344 or visit www.mefcc.com

Sweeney Todd on Stage: Don’t miss this fantastic musical thriller. 9-13 April, 8pm. Admission from AED130. Centrepoint Theatre, Mall of the Emirates. Call 04 341 4777 or visit www.ductac.org

Michael Learns To Rock: This rock band will entertain you with their all time classics. 11 April, 8pm. Admission from AED195. Dubai Tennis Stadium. Call 056 290 7062 or visit www.epicfestivalint.com

Dubai Rock Fest 2013: Get ready for the ultimate rock experience! 12 April, 6pm. Admission from AED290. Emirates Golf Club. Call 050 286 8981 or visit www.mpremiere.com

Eddie Griffin Live: This funny man is sure to get you laughing aloud! 12 April, 6pm. Admission from AED350. Sheikh Rashid Hall, Dubai World Trade Centre. Call 04 323 7445 or visit www.yakevents.com

Bruno Mars Live in Dubai: Don’t miss out on a chance to see this phenomenal global pop star! 12 April, 9pm. Admission from AED295. Media City Amphitheatre. Call 04 439 0900 or visit www.brunomars.ae

Havana Moods: (see main event) Catch the Cuban trio for some toe-tapping Spanish-Latin music. Mondays to Fridays. 7pm. Luce-Danat Al Ain Resort. Call 03 704 6000 or visit www.danathotels.com

Fun-Time!

Kayaking Trip and Art Making Workshop: Get together for a fun family day out! 6 April, 10am-3pm. Registration AED100 (Child) & AED130 (Adult). Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi. Call 02 657 5800 or visit www.saadiyatculturaldistrict.ae

Pirates of The Dolphinarium: Don’t miss this opportunity to see the incredible dolphins and seals perform live! Mon-Sat, 6pm. Dubai Dolphinarium-Creek Park. Call 04 336 9773 or visit www.dubaidolphinarium.ae

International Show: Enjoy some thrilling performances as you shop. Until 12 April, 7-8pm & 9-10pm. Nojoom Square-Al Ain Mall. Call 03 766 0333 or visit www.alainmall.net

Al Ain Career Fair 2013: Discover further education and career opportunities! 22-24 April, 10am-6pm. Free Admission. Al Khabisi Hall-2, Al Ain Convention Centre. Call 03 763 7686 or visit www.adnec.ae/al-ain-convention-centre/whatson

Bride Dubai 2013: Don't forget to attend this high-end bridal event. 10, 11 April (2:30-10pm) 13 April (3-10pm). Admission from AED10. Dubai International & Convention Centre. Call 04 335 0673 or visit www.thebrideshow.com

6th Gulf Film Festival: Enjoy an array of magical movies. 11-17 April, timings vary. Free Admission.

InterContinental Hotel, Dubai Festival City. Call 04 391 0069 or visit www.gulffilmfest.com

GETEX Spring: The region's leading education, training and professional development event is back! 17 & 18 April (10am-2pm & 5-9pm) 19 April (3-9pm). Free Admission. Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre. Call 04 335 5001 or visit www.mygetex.com

Photo Contest: Submit photos and win with Al Ain Mall! Until 15 May, mall hours. Information Counter-Al Ain Mall. Call 03 766 0333 or visit www.alainmall.net

Sports

GoYas: Fitness nights for women only! 10, 17 & 24 April, 6-9pm. Free Admission. Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi. Call 02 659 9800 or visit www.yasmarinacircuit.com

Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour: Get the adrenalin pumping at this high octane event! 12 April, 5:45pm. Free Admission. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai. Call 04 299 5151 visit www.redbull.com

Dragon Boat Festival: Gear-up for an action-packed event! 12&13 April, 8am-5pm. Registration from AED500, Free for Spectators. Festival Marine, Dubai Festival City. Call 055 855 5765 or visit www.dubaidragonboat.com

Pro Drag Racing: A definite high octane event. 5,6 & 12 April, 5pm-12am. Tickets AED50 for spectators. Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi. Call 02 659 9800 or visit www.yasmarinacircuit.com

UAE Jet Ski Championship (Heat 3): Come along with family and friends for a day of thrilling fun. 19 April, 3-5pm. Free Admission. Abu Dhabi Breakwater. Call 02 681 8882 or visit www.adimsc.ae

Dubai Desert Road Run-April 2013: Perfect for both novice and experienced runners. 20 April, 7am. Admission from AED40. The Sevens Stadium. Call 055 889 4568 or visit www.dubairunning.com

Honda Challenge 2012-2013 Round-5: Get ready for a speedy event! 13 April, 12pm. Admission from AED260. Al Ain Raceway. Call 03 768 6662 or visit www.alainraceway.com

UAE Wooden Powerboat Championship-Heat 2: This traditional sport is a whole lot of fun! 12 April, 3-5pm. Free Admission. Breakwater Corniche, Abu Dhabi. Call 02 681 5566 visit www.adimsc.ae

Abu Dhabi International Sports Exhibition 2013: Everything to do with sports! 9-12 April, 10am-10pm. Tickets AED10. Halls 10 & 11- ADNEC. Call 02 443 0355 or visit www.adiseuae.com

UAE Rotax Max Challenge Round 12 & 13: Get ready for some action-packed driving! 12 & 13 April, 10am. Free for Spectators. Al Ain Raceway. Call 03 768 6662 or visit www.alainraceyway.com

ISSF World Cup Shotgun:. Watch 600 of the world's best shotgun shooters. 15-24 April, 9am-5pm. Free Admission. Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club. Call 050 702 6500 or visit www.aesgc.ae

Julius Baer Beach Polo Cup Dubai 2013: Enjoy the premier polo competition of the year! 19 & 20 April, 2:30pm-12am. Invites only. Mina A'Salam Hotel. Call 04 340 8589 or visit www.facebook.com/beachpolocup

World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Champiosnhip 2013: Watch the best jiu-jitsu fighters battle it. 10, 11 & 13 April (8am-8pm) 12 April (3-8pm). Free Admission. ICC hall-ADNEC. Call 050 303 0225, email Yasser@uaejj.com or visit www.uaejj.com

UAE's Spectacular International Cross Country Rally: Get set for an adrenaline rush! 4-11 April, 10am. Free Admission. Super Special Stage-Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Call 04 296 1122 or visit abudhabidesertchallenge.com

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Little Darlings And The DIRHAMThey say that the best way of teaching a child anything

in life is through example and as parents we are on the front lines of this responsibility. It’s important that parents make financial lessons a priority to teach children the value of money.

If you are anything like my wife and I, then you are still learning how to better manage your finances and have no doubt made a few mistakes on route to financial freedom. One of the best things you can do for your children is teaching them financial responsibility early in life. This important appreciation of what makes our world go round is essential in preparing them for solid financial futures.

These three crucial steps will help children comprehend the value of every single Dirham.

1. Make them work for it. Children discover all too quickly the wonders of money once they realize it can buy toys, treats and anything else they may desire. Unfortunately they will never learn to value money until they have worked for it. If kids consistently receive money simply by asking for it, they will squander it just as carelessly as the toys they throw away. Do not become your child’s money tree or magical ATM, rather make them work for and earn the money you give them.

2. Create a challenging and fun work environment. As much as you want your children to understand that money is earned, the last thing you want is for them to hate working for it. Make their chores fun by incorporating things such as music or try working with them and engaging in light conversation while getting the job done. Challenge them, their friends or siblings to a race in completing the task and reward them for a job well done.

3. Reward and penalize them. Without proper supervision, children will more often than not, try to get away with delivering substandard results. This can easily be avoided via a reward and penalty system. Reward them for doing an exceptional job with a bonus and penalize them for poor effort by reducing their expected earnings. In this way they will learn that simply going through the motions of a particular task is not enough and that the quality of work is equally important.

There is something else I would like to share with our readers that my wife and I have introduced with our two boys. We have given them both three separate savings banks and labeled them as follows:

1. Savings. 2. Spending. 3. Charity

The Savings bank is for long-term target savings that help them understand the time frames involved with saving

for something very big and desirable.

The Spending bank is for short-term savings and designed to allot them the pleasure of using the money they earned on a weekly basis.

The Charity bank is also a long-term savings vehicle that teaches them humility and the powerful feeling of gratification associated with sharing ones wealth with those among us who are much less fortunate.

Be proactive and get your kids started early in the appreciation and understanding of their personal

finances, and you will have given them a gift that will benefit them for the rest of their

lives.

So, what are you waiting for? Get them working, saving

and most important of all, happily spending in a more responsible and meaningful way!

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Stuffed tomatoes Ingredients6 large tomatoes | 2 mozzarella balls |12 basil leaves |4 cooked, sliced red peppers from a jar | 2 tbsp pesto or red pesto | 6 slices of toasted ciabatta or crusty bread, brushed with olive oil

Ingredients8 eating apples | 1 tsp cinnamon powder | 3 tbsp sugar 4 tbsp orange juice | 1 cup raspberries or blackberries1 tbsp cold butter | 2 tbsp plain flour | 2 tbsp oats

Method• Ask a grown-up to pre-heat oven to 180°C.• Peel the apples, quarter them, cut out the cores and

chop finely.• In a bowl, add apples, cinnamon powder, 1 teaspoon

sugar and orange juice.• Add the berries and mix everything together. Place the

mixture into a baking dish and pat it down.• In a bowl, chop three-quarters of butter into small

pieces and add flour. Use your fingers to rub and pinch the butter into the flour. Stir in the oats and 2 tsp of sugar and mix well.

• Sprinkle the flour mixture on top of the apples and berries in the baking dish. Dot the remaining butter over the crumble and bake for 40 minutes or until apples are cooked.

• Serve with ice cream, jelly or custard.* This recipe requires adult supervision!

Apple berry crumble

Methodl Ask a grown-up to pre-heat oven to 180°C.l Chop off tomato tops and keep aside. Scoop out the insides of the tomatoes into a sieve set over a

bowl. Place the tomatoes side-by-side in a baking dish. l Cut mozzarella into chunks and tear basil leaves.l Fill tomatoes with mozzarella chunks, torn basil leaves and red pepper. Add more mozzarella chunks, torn basil and red pepper until each tomato is filled.l Put a blob of red pesto over each filling and put the tops back on.l Pour the tomato juice over the stuffed tomatoes and bake for 20 minutes or until cooked.l Serve with bread.* This recipe requires adult supervision!

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into a forlorn daydream when I was startled by the sound of roaring laughter from my daughter. It was so contagious that I immediately started to laugh. That laughing immediately lightened my mood, lifted my

spirits, helped me to relax and feel revitalized.

When laughter is shared, it creates stronger bonds and increases intimacy. Laughter, it turns out, almost rivals exercise when it comes to health benefits and brain-boosting powers. Humor and laughter strengthens your immune system, boosts your energy levels and the best part of it all is that this priceless cure is fun and free.

Laughter is the best medicineLaughter is a powerful cure for stress, pain and conflict. Nothing works faster than a good laugh to bring your body and mind back into balance, thus having the power to heal and renew. It lightens your burdens, inspires hope, and keeps you grounded, focused and alert.

Laughter gives you a positive outlookHumor shifts perspective and helps you keep a positive and optimistic outlook through difficult situations. A laugh also gives you the courage and strength to continue through the most difficult of times, giving you a renewed sense of hope and meaning.

Laugh moreLaughing is intrinsic and a natural part of life. Babies begin smiling during their first weeks of life and laugh out loudly within months of being born. I grew up in a household where laughter was a common sound, and in my home laughter is the fabric of our life.

Here are some simple ways to lighten up.

Start with a smile because it’s the beginning of laughter and it’s infectious.

When you have negative thoughts, a good antidote is to keep your sense of humor and write down a list of all the things you’ve been blessed with in your life.

When you hear laughter, seek it out and ask people to share their jokes with you. Most often people are happy to share the joke because it gives them the opportunity to laugh again.

Spend time with positive people who laugh easily at themselves and at life’s absurdities.

Don’t start out a conversation with negativity, bring humor into the conversation. Ask people, “What’s the funniest that happened to you today?”

See the lighter side of lifeYesterday I wrote an article on a topic that I later discovered a colleague had already written. While chatting about some trivial issue, I proudly announced the topic of my completed article and she responded with a chortle and pointed out that “obviously you don’t read the magazine” to which I retorted “I guess you found me out.” Yes, I wasted valuable time but instead of berating myself, we just had a good hearty laugh. One essential characteristic that helps us laugh is not taking ourselves seriously.

Here are some ways to help you see the funny side of life

Laugh at yourself and share your quirky moments with friends and colleagues.

Instead of griping about a bad situation, find the humor and uncover the absurdity. It’ll help lighten your mood and of those around you.

Deal with stress effectively because it’s a major hindrance to humor and laughter.

Children are the experts on taking life lightly and laughing so pay close attention and try to emulate them.

As laughter and humor become and integral part of your life, you will view the world from a more relaxed, positive, creative, joyful and balanced perspective.

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There are only a few places considered in the UAE that are as enchanting as Liwa Oasis. The flame-colored sand dunes, its sprinkling of lush oases and the beautiful night skies have made it a popular weekend getaway for locals and expats alike.

Liwa Oasis is in an arched-shaped stretch of more than 150 km from east to west bordering on the edge of Saudi Arabia’s Rub’al-Khaili (Empty Quarter). It’s a belt of villages and farms with Muzayri at its center. It holds deep importance because it’s also home to the Al Nahyan and Al Maktoum families. It was historically, and remains to this day, a date-palm cultivating region for Bedouin tribes, especially the Bani Yas.

Liwa lies at the edge of the UAE’s most spectacular desert region. Locals and expats in 4 wheel-drives often go for dune-bashing or simply to camp in the area at the weekend. If you don’t have a 4X4 don’t fret, you can easily pre-arrange with a tour company. No dune-bashing is complete without a visit to the awe-inspiring 300m Moreeb Dune or Tal Mireb which is a popular spot for hill climb races. The most spectacular scenery on route from Mezair’a to the village of Hameem provides a perfect photo opportunity, or in the cooler season, to have a picnic and watch the sun go down.

An overnight desert camping experience is the ideal way to completely enjoy and appreciate the beauty and vastness of the Liwa area. It can be a truly memorable experience with miles of rolling sand dunes in the distance, the greatest area of unspoiled and uninhabited desert on the Arabian Peninsula.

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ON THE WILD SIDE OF TOWN

I recently shared the pleasure of having my brother and his family swop the icy grey of the UK for the sunny blue skies of South Africa. We had an amazing time during their month long southern sojourn although their final departure call came

much too soon. On the upside, I got to show my little nephews and niece the true sense of the ‘wild’ which is always close by, in both Pretoria and Durban. It was a great adventure, especially for our little visitors who, up until this point, had only ever seen this side of life through their animated Hollywood buddies from ‘Madagascar’.

The true beauty of our adventure was the proximity of it. Experiencing the wild didn’t mean taking to the long and dusty roads of a far-away game park, nor restricting ourselves to staring at animals in the confined enclosures of a zoo. Right on our doorstep, in the middle of the Johannesburg-Pretoria complex, is the Lion Park, an eco-tourism destination that focuses on the well-being and regeneration of endangered wild dogs, rare white lions and illusive cheetahs. The Lion Park serves as a breeding ground and sanctuary for many important animal species, providing an opportunity for both local and overseas tourists to learn more about these wonderful African animals.

The feeling of being on the wild side of town was intensified by the incredible Johannesburg skyline that served as a stunning backdrop to countless zebra, giraffe, gemsbok, springbuck, blesbok and other antelope who

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roamed freely across the large open plains as we cruised through the park on our self-drive adventure. Interestingly, we noticed that the lions are protected from one another by barriers and fences which prevent different prides from attacking one another. We were happy to see the softer side of a lioness as we caught a glimpse of her napping in the shade of a thorn tree with four adorable cubs playing at her paws! My little nephews and niece were absolutely thrilled and would have loved to take a little furry bundle home with them!

It goes without saying then that the children were in seventh heaven when we told them they’d have some playtime with the lion cubs! Lion Park affords visitors a rare opportunity to play with these furry fellows in an enclosed area, guided by experienced handlers who show you how to interact with these little creatures. ‘Precious’ is the only way to describe the look of awe on the kids’ faces as they carefully stroked the obliging cubs.

Cub World is another area where visitors can get out of the car and walk around while gazing at black and spotted leopards, servals,

jackals and hyenas. A fitting end to our trip was meeting Gambit the Giraffe from atop a platform which allowed us to reach over and touch this gentle giant while he munched away to his heart's content.

An experience that I definitely plan to earmark for the kids next visit is a guided night drive where visitors can watch the lions feeding under the spotlights of the safari vehicles. A sleepover at the Wildside Tented Accommodation would bring the

evening to the perfect close as you sit and enjoy a BBQ under the African sky all the while listening to roars of the kings of the jungle.

With the big cats taken care of, we set off for Durban for some close encounters of a scaly kind at the popular Crocworld. This park aims to connect people to nature by focusing on conservation and education. There’s a section where baby crocodiles can be held by visitors but funnily enough the kids didn’t seem quite as eager to give this a go as they had with the furry lion cubs. The best part of this visit had to be seeing Henry, a 100-year-old Nile crocodile and the oldest and heaviest in captivity. Measuring almost 5meters in length and weighing close to 1000kgs, his harem of seven wives produce about 300 baby crocs per year! Colgate was another sight to behold, at sixty-years-old he has the whitest teeth ever seen on a croc and is a great opportunity to emphasize to little ones the benefits of good oral hygiene! All the crocodiles live in ponds with beautiful, natural surrounding perfect for close-up viewing and unique photo opportunities.

A wander through the 30-hectare botanical garden bursting with indigenous trees and plants was a great way to wind up our trip to the wild and the chirping and crowing of so many different varieties of bird made for an interesting guessing game as we walked. Back at the car, exhausted and happy, the kids all fell asleep on the drive home no doubt dreaming of their fantastic walk on the wild side! Ph

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The Incredible Burt Wonderstone is a comedy starring Steve Carrell as the self-centered magician Burt Wonderstone and Steve Buschemi as his partner Anton Marvelton. Superstar magicians, Burt Wonderstone and Anton Marvelton rule the Las Vegas Strip raking in millions with their illusions until street magician, Steve Gray’s stunts begins to make their show look archaic. Facing cutthroat competition from the street magician who proves popular among teens and twentysomethings, Burt Wonderstone and Anton Marvelton try to salvage their show by performing their own daring stunt.

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SoPhia is a compelling story about how the human spirit is able to triumphantly soar. The novel set in Johannesburg tells the story of Zarreen Kader and her abusive husband, Majid Akram Noorani. Zarreen vows not to tell her parents about her abusive marriage until the cracks begin to show and her life begins to unravel. Zarreen travels to Mauritius, where her Sufi grandfather once lived to search for answers whilst Akram faces the demons from his past. As the two stories unfold side-by-side, we see a story of courage and strength which we all too often fear to discover.

Aries is the first zodiac sign and those born under this sign are leaders and always first in line to get things going. The leadership qualities displayed by an Aries is most impressive and it’s their fearless trek into the unknown that often wins the day. Pioneers of the zodiac,

Aries are adventurers, energetic and probably the friendliest people in your neighborhood.

People born under Aries are creative and carry a positive attitude towards life. They are unafraid of stepping into new terrain and tend to be interested in business, creative arts, and planning and organization. Not keen on being restricted, Aries tend to become impatient and difficult to handle if

others don’t agree with them.

Aries are known for their bold, aggressive and courageous nature. They will not tolerate injustices and will always fight for the weak. While they have the skills to be great listeners, they often practice selective hearing, listening to things that they want to. Folks born under this sign tend to be quite impulsive perhaps due to their obstinate nature.

Aries love to socialize, go out and about and enjoy their free time. They love indulging in challenges, have a passionate love life and are known to be extremely devoted. Their optimistic and generous spirit makes them a pleasure to have around.

The great strength of an Aries is in their initiative, courage and determination. These folks love to get things going and are confident along the way. Their verve and competitive spirit add considerably to any of their endeavors.

Aries Element: FireAries Strength: leadership, passionate, adventurous, enthusiastic and courage to overcome fearAries Weakness: selfish, impatient, short-tempered, stubborn, aggressive and rebelliousLuck Color: crimson and orangeLucky Stone: coral, garnet and topazLucky Metal: ironLucky Flowers: honeysuckle and sweet pea

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