Archive | March, 2010

Sustainable Living This Week

Sustainable Living This Week

  What Others Are Doing  Germany-based Audi is the newest automaker to step into the green fray involving electric and hybrid vehicles.  Audi reports that its next-generation A6 sedan may be a full hybrid within a couple of years.  Read more about it at “Renewable Energy News.” What You Can Do So you’ve already thought [...]

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Aesthetic Event Guide This Week

April 15 – May 15, 2010: Let your imagination run wild at Mojo Gallery all month long.  “Unintentional” features photographic images by Ali Azarmi, who explores the meaning of chance and all it does for us.   April 8-22, 2010: Check out the work of poet-vagabond Ubik at Shelter.  In the solo show “Violate,” the [...]

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Virtue Guide This Week

Virtue Guide This Week

Treat Yourself   Get in shape this summer by joining a gym.  Collosseum Muay Thai Health and Fitness Clun offers a fully equipped gym, Thai boxing studio, controlled-temperature pool, swimming classes, full time gym instructor, special courses in self defense, and much more.     Volunteer Go on a great adventure with Gulf for Good and raise money [...]

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Intellect Event Guide This Week

April 18-22, 2010: Gain a complete understanding of Business Continuity Management and learn how the benefits of BS 25999 relate to your organization when you attend Understanding and Managing a Business Continuity Model.  You’ll also discover how the elements sequence of the Business Continuity lifecycle works.   April 18-22, 2010: Become a better presenter after [...]

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This Week’s Appetite

This Week’s Appetite

Nando’s    For a fast food experience that doesn’t taste like fast food check out the chicken at this restaurant.  They’re known for their marinated, flame grilled chicken that has a unique taste you won’t find anywhere else.   Nando’s ( 97143212000) Taxi: Sheikh Zayed Road.  Open noon-2pm daily.  Credit cards not accepted.  From 25 Dhs. 

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Sustainable Living This Week

Sustainable Living This Week

What Others are Doing  Did you know that saving energy could be as simple as changing your wallpaper?  One German company has created wallpaper that actually reflects heat.  Graphite particles in the material reflect thermal radiation to reduce heat loss.  This revolutionary new type of insulation could change the way older buildings are revamped for [...]

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Aesthetic Event Guide This Week

April 5 – May 5, 2010: Physics and art collide in Carolin Kropff’s exhibition “Fata Morgana” at XVA Gallery.  The artist uses the Desert Gate to explore man-made mirages in a series of paintings.    March 29 – April 28, 2010:  Laure d’Hauteville curates an exhibit for French artist Baudoin Tasle d’Heliand at Salwa Zeidan [...]

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Virtue Guide This Week

Virtue Guide This Week

Treat Yourself   There are plenty of alternative therapy options available at the Healing Zone.  Bowen therapy, Allergy testing, Aura-Soma consultations, and more.  You can even find help in career planning or business solutions.  Reiki training and jewelry workshops are also available. Check out the website for more information and contact details.     Volunteer  Lend a hand [...]

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Intellect Event Guide This Week

April 11-15, 2010: Practice key communication skills at Advanced Public Relations Strategies.  You’ll gain a better understanding of how to communicate effectively with both internal and external parts of any company.   April 11-15, 2010: Discover what a well-managed brand can do for you when you attend Brand Management: From Concept to Equity.  You’ll learn [...]

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This Week’s Appetite

This Week’s Appetite

Samad     Dine on authentic Iraqi fair at this Dubai location of a restaurant chain in Baghdad.  You’ll enjoy watching the chefs cook in the open kitchen, while kebabs roast over open flames.  You shouldn’t miss the chance to try the shammi, which is batter on bread with lamb, chicken, rice, and noodles.   Samad [...]

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