horizon - july and august 2012

Challenge Yourself!

NEWSLETTER OF THE MANAMA TOASTMASTERS CLUB. CLUB 2916, DISTRICT 20

From The President’s Desk

ATM B Kishore BabuPresident

July – December 2012

It sure is a privilege and an honour to be installed

as the President of one of the oldest Toastmasters

clubs in the Middle East, not to mention one of the

best Toastmasters Club in Bahrain. I thank the

Nomination Committee, the Immediate Past

President, the Area Governor and all the members

of Manama Toastmasters Club for bestowing me

with this wonderful position..

The outgoing Executive Committee excelled

in their performance and placed the club

standards on a higher level, thus making

our job presumably difficult. However, we

the new Executive Committee believe that

we will not only strive to meet your

expectations but shall try to surpass them.

However, this will only be possible with

your support.

This Club has a rare tradition..a record..One of the first clubs to

receive the President’s Distinguished Club award on this island..

And we have been receiving the same award many years ever

since. Here I must Thank the selfless services and the focused

vision of all our earlier Executive Committees who worked hard to

make this dream a reality. Accolades apart, this has indirectly

given us a higher responsibility..To keep up with the same

tradition..and Your new Executive Committee will not spare any

efforts in helping to realise this Goal..

Challenge Yourself!

This term, our goal is to change your approach to life by

Challenging Yourself. You will never fulfill even a fraction of your

potential by sticking to the safe and comfortable. Why? Because

the safe and comfortable never forces you to rise to the occasion.

The more you challenge yourself and succeed, the greater your

confidence in your ability to do it again next time. Challenge

doesn’t just help you grow your skills and knowledge, it helps you

grow your belief that you can.

Yes, IT SURE IS A PRIVILEGE..to be part of a super charged and

super enthusiastic Executive Committee! Well, when I say

ENTHUSIASM, I mean the keenness, the fervour, the passion, the

zeal, the spirit, and the commitment of the team.

All we strive to do is, to re-ignite that fire again to transform this

club into what it was, to restore it to its glorious days..Not just as

the best club on this beautiful island, but as the best

Toastmasters Club in the Middle East!

I wish you all a bright and wonderful season. EID MUBARAK!

Thank you friends..Once again..

Signing off,

Kishore

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July – December 2012

Enthusiasm

is as

powerful as

dynamite ….

And as

contagious as

the measles.

Spread some

around!!!!

• Saturday Insights

• Toastmaster Of The

Month – July &

August

• Insight On Ramadan

• One on One Interview

• Book Bites!

Table Of Contents

• I Am A Global Citizen!

• It’s A Wonderful Life!

• How To Select A Speech Topic

• Stay Cool Indoors In Bahrain

• Drink Green Tea For A

Healthier Body & A Fresh Look

• Upcoming Events











Bounty

(noun)

07 July 2012

Definition :

1. Payment or

reward (especially

from a

government) for

acts such as

catching criminals

or killing predatory

animals or

enlisting in the

military

2. Generosity

evidenced by a

willingness to give

freely.

Example :

Remember that

nature's bounty can be

found all year round.

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Definitions

Enthusiasm

(noun)

Definition :

1. Great excitement for

or interest in a

subject or cause.

2. A source or cause of

great excitement or

interest.

Example :

From an early age, he

had a great

enthusiasm for

camping and

exploring.

The enthusiasm of the

fans was obvious from

the roar that filled the

stadium.

Rendezvous

(noun)

04 August 2012

Definition :

A meeting at an

agreed time and place.

A place used for such

a meeting, a popular

gathering place.

Examples :

He was late for their

rendezvous.

The Manama

Toastmasters’

rendezvous is at the

Crowne Plaza every

Saturday evening.

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Definitions

Definition :

To persist in anything

undertaken; maintain a

purpose in spite of

difficulty, obstacles or

discouragement.

Example :

Years of training to

forge the body for

martial pursuit requires

perseverance.

The practical

assignments may help

develop perseverance

and boldness.

Perseverance

(noun)

28 July 2012

Triumph

(noun & verb)

25 August 2012

Definition :

1. To obtain victory; to

be successful; to

prevail.

2. To celebrate victory

with pomp; to rejoice

over success; to

exhibit exultation.

3. To be prosperous; to

flourish.

Examples :

Winning the debate

was a great triumph for

our club.

The General felt sure

that he would triumph

over his enemies.

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Definitions

Niche

(noun)

11 August 2012

Definition :

A place or position

suitable or appropriate

for a person or thing.

Examples :

To find one’s niche in

the business world.

Highly focused in its

market niche the

group has grown

profitably.

Wolves, occupying a

similar ecological

niche to humans, may

give us insight into our

own mental life.

Date 07 July 14 July 21 July 28 July

Meeting No. 2373 2374

RAMADAN

begins

2375

Theme Keep Discovering

Prescription For Living

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Master of Ceremonies

TM Krishnandas

TM ChrisNoronha

TM WaleedNoaman

Best Speaker TM HammadYounas

TM AsrarMerchant

TMMounthir

& TM Kunal

Best Evaluator TM Claire Cosgrove

TM MadhaviTiwary

TM Claire Cosgrove

Best Commentator

TM ZakariaSulaiman

Hanna(Guest)

TM SheelaPai

True example of over-enthusiasm

Meeting Schedule And Themes

Date 04 August 11 August 18 August

25 August

Meeting No. 2376 2377

EID

MUBARAK

2378

Theme Something Incredible

Love Success

Master of Ceremonies

TM May Abdul Aziz

TM Claire Cosgrove

TM AmmarMaadan

Best Speaker TM Chris Noronha

TM KishoreBabu

TM Krishnadas

Best Evaluator TM KishoreBabu

TM SheelaPai

DTM I Joel

Best Commentator

Nandani(Guest)

TM KishanKumar

TM MelissaAlmeida

Meeting Schedule And Themes

Saturday Insights at Manama Toastmasters

Meeting No. 2374 – 14 July 2012

Master Of Ceremonies – TM Chris Noronha

The President TM KishoreBabu with Best Speaker

TM Asrar Merchant.

The President TM Kishoreand Master Of

Ceremonies TM Chris Noronha with Best

Commentator, Hannah.

The President TM Kishoreand Master Of

Ceremonies TM Chris with Best Evaluator, TM Madhavi Tiwary.


Meeting No. 2375 –28 July 2012

Master Of Ceremonies – TM Waleed Noaman

The President TM Kishore Babu and

Master Of Ceremonies TM

Waleed Noamanwith Best

Speakers, TM Kunal and Mounther.

The President TM Kishore and Master Of Ceremonies TM

Waleed with Best Commentator TM Sheela Pai.


Waleed with Best Evaluator TM Claire Cosgrove.


Meeting No. 2376 – 04 August 2012

Master Of Ceremonies – TM May Abdul Aziz

The President TM Kishore Babuand Master Of Ceremonies TM

May Abdul Aziz with Best Speaker TM Chris Noronha.

The President TM Kishore and Master Of Ceremonies TM May

with Best Commentator Nandini.


with Best Evaluator TM Mariam Jacob.


with the new Competent Communicators.


Master Of Ceremonies – TM Claire Cosgrove


The President TM Kishore Babureceiving the award of Best

Speaker from Master Of Ceremonies TM Claire.


Claire with Best Commentator TM Kishan Kumar.


Claire with Best Evaluator TM Sheela Pai.

Master Of Ceremonies, TM Claire Cosgrove addresses the

audience.


Master Of Ceremonies – TM Ammar Madan


Acting President Melissa and Master Of Ceremonies TM

Ammar with Best Speaker TM Krishnadas.

TM Melissa Almeida receiving the award of Best

Commentator from Master Of Ceremonies TM Ammar.

Acting President Melissa and TM Ammar presenting the award of Best Evaluator to

DTM I Joel

Acting President Melissa Almeida and Master Of Ceremonies TM Ammar With Best Joke Winner

TM Claire Cosgrove.

Activity Points Earned

Master of Ceremonies 15

Educational Speech 15

Project Speech 10

Any Other Role In Weekly Meeting 05

Replacing Dropouts 10

Pay Dues In Advance 10

Pay Dues On Time 05

Attendance 05

Contributing To Horizon 10

Participating In A Contest 05

Judging A Contest 05

Mentoring 05

Winning A Contest 05

Monthly Manama Toastmasters Award

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Monthly Manama Toastmasters Award

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Manama Toastmasters,


Muslims fast in the month of

Ramadhan which is considered

as one of the holiest months of

the Lunar year.

The Muslim fast includes

abstaining from food and

drink from Sunrise to Sunset. It

also involves keeping in control

of your senses and performing

good deeds. In Ramadhan,

Muslims learn tolerance not only

to feel for the poor and needy,

but to control their worldly

desires. In addition to that

Muslims need to control their

tongues, that is not talk badly

about anyone, to be kind and

giving, not to be involved in acts

that are forbidden and to

practice self-control.

On the other hand it is a

month where Muslims are

generous to the poor as

well, so you will find all the

mosques providing free

meals to the poor and

needy, people cooking for

others who are in need or

also involving themselves

in works of charity.

Muslims believe that any

good deeds in Ramadhan

increases your rewards for

the hereafter two-folds so

several people practice

alms giving, assist the poor

and needy. During this

period, there are several

charity fairs and religious

programs too.

Article

By TM Afaf Zainalabdin

One of the most important aspects of Ramadhan is Quran

recitation. Muslims focus on reading the Quran as a guide to

help them increase their awareness of the religion. In the

Quran it is also mentioned that Ramdhan is the time when the

Quran was revealed through our beloved messenger,

Mohammed, may peace and blessing bestow on

him. Ramadhan according to prophet Mohammed (P.B.U.H) is

divided into three segments, the first 10 days is called

“Rahmat” which is Mercy from Allah, the next three segments

the second 10 days “Maghfirat” which means forgiveness

from Allah and the last ten days is “Nijat” salvation from

Hell. We should learn to have mercy on everyone including

plants etc, we should learn to forgive and reconcile with

people who we were upset with and we should save ourselves

from Hell by our good deeds.

The last ten days are special as prayers increase, even at

night as people stay up very late to pray. Muslims also go for

Pilgrimage which is Mecca as it is believed that the rewards

are increased in Ramadhan. So many people go for a few

days in Ramadhan and come back. One of the last ten days

in Ramadhan has a night which is called “Lailat el Qadar” and

its called the faith night.

Article

It is believed that Allah and the angels come down to earth

and the wishes of people who pray will be granted. This is not

known which precise night this will be, however it is believed

that it falls on an odd night.

Ramadhan is just like a mark or a calendar stop where people

detox and purify themselves. It is a reminder that we should

not just be like that in Ramadhan but throughout the

year. Ramadhan is a reminder for us to go back to good

deeds and offer something to Almighty in the form of our

prayers and thanks for all the goodness and worldly things we

have in our possessions. May Allah bless us all with good

deeds and may Inshallah what we have in terms of health,

food and wealth flourish by our goodness.

On behalf of the Executive Committee,

Article


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Interview

During the past couple of months we

have had some newcomers who have been eager to begin their Toastmaster journey.

Within a week or two of their joining, two of our latest

additions, Syam Kumar and Kunal Purohit jumpedheadfirst into their first speech, the Icebreaker. We tookthe opportunity to interview them so that they could air

their views.

Syam and Kunal, how did you learn about Manama

Toastmasters?

Syam : I learned about the Toastmasters clubs through

Gulf Daily News and some friends who had been to the

toastmasters meetings. I learned about the Manama

Toastmasters in particular through the toastmasters.org

website.

Syam Kumar

Kunal Purohit

http://toastmasters.org/



Interview

Kunal : I first learned about Toastmasters from my

friends who shared their experiences of self-

development in terms of enhanced public speaking and

leadership skills. I learned about Manama Toastmasters

from a fellow Toastmaster in Bahrain.

What made you decide to join Manama

Toastmasters?

Syam : Manama Toastmasters was the first club i visited

as a guest. After the first meeting itself, I was sure that

this was the club I wanted to join. What attracted me was

the quality of the club and the friendliness of the

members who were all very eager to help. I did not

check any other clubs out and immediately joined

Manama Toastmasters.

Kunal : Although I visited Manama Toastmasters three

times prior to making my decision, it was at the first

meeting itself that I realised that it was right club for me

to be part of. I was particularly impressed with the rich

experience of the fellow members and saw them as a

good source of guidance for my development

Interview

How did you feel after your first speech which is the

Icebreaker?

Syam : Phew! I was relieved. I am now more confident

and ready for more action!!

Kunal : Delivering the Icebreaker was not as intimidating

as I first thought, thanks to the encouraging support of

my audience. I felt fantastic about confidently being able

to deliver a speech in which I spoke about the various

experiences of my life. A constructive feedback and

words of appreciation from fellow members has boosted

my morale to perform better each time!

What do you hope to achieve in Manama

Toastmasters?

Syam : Rather than focusing on the goals or titles to

achieve, I want to enjoy the toastmasters experience as

an active member of the club.

Kunal : I see Manama Toastmasters as a trusted

platform for me to enhance my public speaking and

leadership skills. I aim to achieve the confidence to

communicate more effectively with people from diverse

cultures and age groups.

Interview

Syam and Kunal, what is your main ambition in life?

Syam : Apart from my professional and personal goals,

my main ambition is to live life to the fullest!! I want to be

happy and make the people around me happy and keep

them smiling!!.

Kunal : My ambition is to be successful. Surely, we all

define success differently. To me it means to become an

accomplished corporate professional, contribute to the

society and care for the planet!

Well, Syam and Kunal we at Manama Toastmasters are

glad to have you join our family and I am sure that I

speak for all our members when we wish you the very

best of luck as you begin this life changing journey. Rest

assured that we are all here to help make this journey a

little easier as you soar to great heights.

It is hard to fail, but it is worse never

to have tried to succeed.

Theodore Roosevelt

An evening of reading was

organized by the Manama

Toastmasters atthe Crowne Plaza

Hotel.Book Bites was a

two-hour “infotainment” event aimed atimproving oral communication

skills and entertaining

listeners through reading of

excerpts from well-known books. It

included readings from books by

Naguib Mahfouz,P G Wodehouse

and ChetanBhagat.

Entertainment & Educational Scene

Our ever exuberant and friendly duo, TM Muna and TM Thuraya welcome all attendees to Book Bites.

The enthusiastic participants of P G Wodehouse’s – Right Ho Jeeves!


The scene is set for Naguib Mahfouz’s – Palace Walk


All the participants at the event.

This was one of the most entertaining events I have been to in Bahrain. The readers were

at par with actors. The organizers and everyone involved

in this, great work! Shabana Feroze

Accolades :


http://www.facebook.com/shabana.feroze

Things Which Can Happen Only In Bollywood Movies

1. At least one of the identical twins born is evil.2. While defusing a bomb, don’t worry about which wire to

cut, you will always choose the right one.3. A police can solve a case only when he is suspended from

duty.4. A hero will show no pain while getting beaten up but will

show pain when a woman is trying to clean his wound.5. If you decide to start dancing on street, everyone you meet

will know the step.

Laugh A Minute!

Beyond Manama Toastmasters

TMs Sheela, Mariamand Claire unwind after the meeting.

Below :The attendees

enjoying themselves

at the CSR Ghabga.











Speech

I come from Rajasthan state in the north western part of India.

It is a place that is very popular among tourists round the year.

Also, I must say I am very fortunate to have been born and

spent the better half of my life so far in a beautiful country

like Bahrain. Through greetings exchanged with Arab friends

on Ramadan and Eid, playing a game of soccer and meeting

for casual socializing, I got well acquainted with the Arab

culture.

I did my schooling at the Indian School Bahrain and I am sure

like most of us here, I too loved my days of schooling.

Schooling in Bahrain was fun. Besides the quality of education,

the sports infrastructure too was impressive. I personally used

to enjoy competing in 100 meters race. So when I was in the

third grade I qualified in the finals of a 100 meters race which

took place at a stadium in Isa Town. To my disappointment

though, I stood 4th and lost the opportunity to flaunt a medal I

so would have liked to have won. Nevertheless, I went on the

win silver and bronze medals in the years that followed.

I am lucky to have been born into a

wonderful family. Being the youngest of four

siblings, needless to say I have been pampered

a lot and much like how everyone feels I too

believe my parents are the best in the world.

Ice Breaker By TM Kunal Purohit

Speech

While in Bahrain, I always had the opportunity to visit my

home country, India every year during summer vacations.

However, by now, I had completed my schooling in Bahrain

and was returning to India to pursue a four-year course in

Mechanical Engineering. It was while I was studying

engineering that I realised for the first time that life was not

easy. With thick books to read, deadlines for assignments to be

met, it was easily the most challenging period of my life.

Fortunately, some good friends made life great. Along with

them, I explored a large part of the country using literally

every means of transport from the more conventional types

like bus and train to the rather traditional, bullock carts. While

my trips across the country, I came across several people who

lived below poverty line. Seeing them toil to earn a meager

dollar per day moved me. Yet, despite the adverse

circumstances in which they lived, I was amazed to see how

happy some of them were in their simple lives. Such

experiences made me a humble person.

So after a grueling course in engineering when I felt I did not

had enough, I went to pursue higher education to the nation

where the Industrial revolution was born and where great

scientists like Sir Isaac Newton made discoveries that has made

human life so blessed. Yes! I am talking about the United

Kingdom!

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Speech

Apart from appreciating the quality of air, world-class

infrastructure and friendliness of the people; one thing that

has struck me the most about United Kingdom is the perfection

in communication by the people. I observed that a lot of

emphasis is laid on communicating even a point that may be

assumed to be taken care of by everybody themselves. For

instance, the announcement at tube stations for us to mind the

gap between the speeding train and the platform. It taught me

the importance of communicating effectively, leaving nothing

for chance or being taken as understood.

So, in Bahrain I experienced the beauty of arab culture and

hospitality, learned the virtue of humbleness in India and the

importance of effective communication in the United

Kingdom. Each experience has influenced me and molded my

personality and characteristics. We live in the age of

globalization, where due to trade and tourism countries and

hence cultures and come closer than ever before. We live in

the age when, although to varying degrees, we have all have

become what I would call a Global Citizen. A global citizen I

would define as a person whose personality, character and

attitude has been developed through the experience and

knowledge of more than one culture.

So fellow toastmasters, through the various experiences that I

have had in life and what I have become in process, if I were

to conclude who I am, I would say I am a Global Citizen!

New Airline Food PolicyIt was mealtime during our trip on a small

airline in the South.“Would you like dinner?” the flight attendant

asked the man seated in front of me.“What are my choices?” he asked.

“Yes or no,” she replied.

Speech

At what age were you the happiest? This

was a question asked in a survey

conducted by a social networking site

based in UK. Most people replied they

Ice Breaker By TM Syam Kumar

were happiest when they were 33. I had just turned 33

when I read this and I thought to myself “What can I do

to make this year a special one? When I look back after

1 year what shall I see as my gain, other than a receding

hairline and the ever exceeding waistline? I looked at my

bucket list and the To Do list. Joining Toastmasters was

on the top of the list, so I took a long hard look at my soft

skills and decided to join Toastmasters. So here I am.

I was born in Trivandrum, a city in south India. After

finishing my studies at my home town I joined a college

about 100 km from my home because I got my desired

branch of study ie Electronics and

Communication Engineering in that college.

Speech

It was in another state of India, Tamil Nadu where they

all spoke a different language. It was the first time I had

left home and I must say that it was a new experience

for me.

“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work

a day in your life” was my motto when I started

searching for a job. After working at a small company for

2 years, I got my dream job. It was in Asianet, one of

the biggest Internet Service Providers in India. I was

yearning for a job there. Asianet was like a university for

me. I worked there for 5 years and got experience in

ISP operations, transmisson etc. When I got an offer

from a company in Bahrain in 2008, I was in two minds

..whether to come here or stay at my home town

itself..because I was happily settled there....Later I

decided to come to Bahrain and get some international

experience.

My dream is to enjoy life, to be happy, to

contribute something to society which will be

remembered even long after my death,

bringing a smile to people around me.

Speech

As I was growing up, my father was my role model.

Even though he is not a Toastmaster, he is an excellent

public speaker and an efficient leader.

My hobbies and interests include reading, travelling,

watching movies—the heading of this is the title of one

of my favourite movies. I enjoy going for long rides in

my bike, combining all these passions together I would

like to go for a journey on my bike and write a travelogue

about it.

Just like everyone, I also have set some goals for my

professional and personal life. I learn something new

everyday. I am currently pursuing an MBA in Telecom

Management.

Now I have discovered that real joy is found when you

leave your comfort zone. Even if I achieve a few of my

set goals, I will be happy as long as I stick

to my core values and principles which is

more important to me.

For many people, the thought of giving a speech in front of a

group can be terrifying. Even if you are comfortable with

public speaking, it can be difficult at times to figure out what

to speak about. Here are a few simple tips to help you select a

speech topic that will wow your audience every time:

Think about your audience. The first thing you should always

do is put yourself in your audience's shoes and consider what

they would like to hear and why. Who are you speaking to?

What do they care about?

Speech Tips

Connect. If you have an idea for a topic, look for a way to

relate it to your audience. Don't just talk about a topic in

general - try to help your audience understand and care about

it

Consider your own knowledge and background. What do you

care about? The easiest speeches to deliver are ones on a topic

that you know inside and out. Your own passion and

knowledge about a subject will come through in your

presentation with very little effort.

Look for timely topics. Pick up a newspaper or check the

headlines on the Internet. Sometimes an interesting story can

spark your creativity. Plus, it gives you a great way to open

your speech.

Consider what actions you would like your audience to take

when you finish speaking. How should they feel after hearing

you? What would you like them to do? Instead of just

speaking about a topic, think instead about trying to persuade

your audience to take a certain action or change a belief or

behaviour.

Ref. www.wikihow.com

Speech Tips

This is for those who have a supreme dislike to the

sun and heat. Hot weather makes you ill. A heat wave

strikes terror in the mind of a person who sweats at

the drop of a hat. It means wet clothes, limp hair, a wet

handshake, skin rashes, and bugs that come out with

venom in their veins and an overwhelming need for

human blood.

Here in Bahrain, so many people find the hot sun and

heat intolerable. For a variety of reasons, for those

people, the summer doesn’t bring the enjoyment of

going to the beach, an amusement park, or having an

outdoor picnic. Trapped in the house because of

allergies, asthma, medication, or a deep aversion to

heat, many people miss out on months of comfort.

Indoor Summer Activities

No one wants to be held

hostage to the weather. When

the sun goes down, there are

many activities that can be

enjoyed.

Here we address those activities that can be done

during the sweltering day time or a heat wave.

These summer places and activities will keep you cool

and comfortable. You can stay home in your air

conditioned home all summer. But, nobody wants to do

that. There are things that can be done in spite of the

long, dry, sweaty heat of the day. There are air

conditioned places where you can stay for hours to

escape hot days and times when the electricity goes

out in your neighborhood because of power overloads.

Stay home and cool all

summer and read a few

books. Clean the house. Or,

indulge in any or all of these

adult daytime indoor

activities:












Visit the Bahrain National Museum.

When was the last time you visited it?

Take a drive to this historical museum

and re-connect with history.

Go for a movie. The summer is famous

for blockbuster movies. You could go

every week. Take a friend. Don’t just see

movies of your favorite actors.

Visit Libraries. Ever visit the British Council? Go to their

website and see their schedule of activities.

Bowling. Get some friends together for a few

hours of bowling at places such as Funland or

at Magic Planet in the Bahrain City Centre.

Indoor Ice Skating. Funland also have an indoor ice

skating rink. Invite some friends to join you.

Create an Informal Club For People Who Hate Heat.

Find some kindred spirits who

know how to avoid the heat in

style. Plan some heat avoidance

activities. Perhaps your friends or

family will have some suggestions

for additional things to do.


Take a Day or an Overnight Trip To Hawar Islands

Or Al Dar. This is a bit pricy but if you really want to

get away from it all, it is worth it. You can stay inside,

have breakfast, lunch and dinner, and enjoy the

summer air without being soaked by it.

Visit an Ice Cream or Coffee Shop. When was the

last time you went to Baskin Robbins or Starbucks?

Some of these places are famous for allowing laptop

users or newspaper readers to buy a cup of coffee, a

sundae, or a soup and salad, and stay for hours. Some

business people even hold meetings there. It’s cheap,

cool, and the environment is relaxed, inviting, and

informal.

Shop at the Mall. With so many malls to choose from,

this is the original place to stay cool. Stay at one for

hours, power walk, have lunch with

a friend, or move around from mall

to mall.


Indoor Pools. Here in Bahrain, outdoor

pools can be terrible for those trying to

avoid the rays of the sun or the heat.

Join a Gym. Take a yoga class or just relax if you do not

feel like working out.

You can be cool for the summer.

Beat the heat and have fun doing it!!!!

There are owners of private villas who rent their pools on a

daily basis. These include showers and an air-conditioned

room which provides relief for those less brave souls.



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Health Watch

I know, I know…Green Tea is not a new concept

but I think it is very important to highlight certain

health tips so that there can be a lifestyle change for

the better. After all it takes is small things to make

major changes.

Experiments prove that there is a connection between

green tea and losing weight as it helps the body in

burning fat.

In addition to the above, several other benefits also

include controlling the aging on the face, cancer

protection and it always empowers the body in sports

and other physical activities. I suggest having a cup of

green tea before starting any physical activity as it will

help in increasing the body metabolism.

By TM May Abdul Aziz

Health Watch

It is essential to drink green tea on a regular basis but at

the same time, do not exceed the maximum quantity of 3

– 4 cups per day.

For quick results, it is advised that you take it during

breakfast and half an hour after each meal. However, it

is also to be noted that it is vital to have a cup before you

go to bed.

There is a debate as to whether fresh or packed green

tea is more beneficial. I feel that fresh green leaves are

more healthier. For better results, I advise keeping three

small green leaves in hot boiled water for three minutes

and then removing them before drinking. For

convenience sake, you can use the packed green tea

bags, but be careful to not keep the bag in the hot water

more than five minutes.

I wish you all good

health. Here’s to new

beginnings….

Challenge Yourself!

Be motivated and always

remember that in life……

Installation Ceremony

Of The New Executive

Committee

Educational Session by

DTM I Joel

The Great Debate

Contest Season Begins!

Challenge Yourself!

Dear Toastmasters,

Welcome to a new edition of The Horizon – July & August 2012.

This issue we take a look at a word that should be a part of our

everyday life – ENTHUSIASM.

We at Toastmasters always appreciate others, feel deeply and

laugh often. Laughter helps enthusiastic people keep things in

perspective and just as they are open to joy, they also allow tears.

So many times after I have delivered my speeches, I have been

approached by our members showing their concern and support.

This is what enthusiasm is all about.

This term our challenge to you all is to Challenge Yourself to be

more enthusiastic and dare to take risks. Have the courage to

finish the projects you swore you would complete. You all possess

a special driving force to guide you through the

roadblocks. Remain focused on your mission

and be guided by your inner voice, your

intuition. It’s all about finding your passion

and living it out! Get out of this life of misery, do

what you like, do what feels good. Have faith

and start finally living your real life!

TM Chris Noronha

Manama Toastmasters Club

• Toastmasters International

affiliated.

• Formed in 1964

• Helps you become confident and

comfortable in speaking to an

audience.

• Improves communication &

leadership skills.

• Cordial & friendly atmosphere.

Toastmasters International

• Non-profit Organization.

• Over 250,000 members in

106 different countries.

For further details please visit,

http://www.toastmasters.org

For a memorable experience of a

lifetime, please visit us as a guest.

When? Every Saturday

What time? 7 – 9pm

Where? Crowne Plaza BahrainContact :

TM Kishore Babu +973 33448802

TM Sheela Pai +973 39873770 TM Chris Noronha +973 39881984

For further details please visit,


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