What Others are Doing Researchers at the University of Minnesota are getting closer to developing a renewable form of petroleum. They are exploring how to use a protein to transform fatty acids into ketones which can be used to make hydrocarbon fuels. This critical step could potentially help make the Earth a little greener. [...]
Archive | March, 2011
This Week’s Appetite
Baker & Spice Making the list for both Best Cafe and Best Family by the Restaurant Awards 2011, Baker & Spice is worth a visit. They offer a great selection of gourmet salads and use lots of fresh, organic local ingredients. In addition to beautiful, healthy food, Baker & Spice has delicious homemade desserts. Baker [...]
Virtue Guide This Week
Treat Yourself Give yourself a break by spending some time at the Ritz-Carlton Spa. This Balinese-style spa in the Dubai Marina offers one-hour facials starting at Dhs 450. For a full menu of services, visit: Volunteer By participating in Dubai’s “Adopt a Labourer” campaign, you can help blue-collar workers improve their career conditions. Just by [...]
Intellect Event Guide This Week
April 2 – 5, 2011: IIR Middle East presents “Business Continuity Management and IT Disaster Recovery” at the JW Marriott Hotel in Dubai. Learn how to ensure smoothly running operations even in the wake of a disaster. You’ll use realistic group exercises to develop an effective plan. April 3 – 6, 2011: IIR [...]
Aesthetic Event Guide This Week
April 8, 2011: ARTE presents “ARTE Soukhs”, an art market at Times Square Center in Dubai from 12 – 7. Artisans from all over the UAE will be presenting their wares for sale. March 20 – April 6, 2001: The Showcase Gallery presents the work of Naemat Badawi. This will be an [...]
Aesthetic Event Guide This Week
March 14 - April 30, 2011: “The Spectacle of War” is being presented at the Empty Quarter Gallery now through April 30. This is being presented as part of Art Week and features various artists’ takes on war in the modern world. March 14-31, 2011: The “Right Here, Right Now” exhibit runs through the [...]
Sustainable Living This Week
What Others are Doing The situation in Japan following the recent earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear reactor explosion is a major concern to people all over the world. Scientists currently believe that dangers associated with contaminants released by the explosion are localized. What You Can Do As climate change takes its toll on [...]
This Week’s Appetite
Al Hambra Spanish restaurant Al Hambra is open following a recent renovation. The menu offers a selection of tapas and classics such as paella. Al Hambra is located in the lobby of the Al Qasr hotel. Al Hambra (04 366 6730). Taxi: Al Hambra Al Qasr Hotel, Madinat Jumeirah. Open Mon.-Sat. 7-11:30 pm. From [...]
Virtue Guide This Week
Families should check out the Fairy Godmother Club, an organization that brings together surrogate grandparents and children to ease the strain of expats living far away from their biological families. To get involved, visit The Fairy Godmother Club Dubai on Facebook. Volunteer Dubai Cares is an organization that supports the education of children [...]
Intellect Event Guide This Week
March 27-31, 2011: Discover the latest techniques for managing a maintenance unit by attending “Advanced Maintenance Management.” You’ll get tips on cost-effective maintenance work for your company. March 27-31, 2011: Explore career development paths at “Career Development and Succession Planning.” You’ll learn the basics of career planning and prepare a personal [...]
