Archive | October, 2011

Vampires, Crazy Makers and Bullies, Oh My!

Vampires, Crazy Makers and Bullies, Oh My!

Nasrin Shah Abushakra Ph.D. Since it’s Halloween, I thought I would share a some thing that might be a lil scary. Energy Vampires, Crazy Makers, Haters, Bullies and those with the Evil Eye.  They’re friends, family or co-workers, they’ve been around for centuries.  You can feel the vibration of their poisonous venom.  It comes from [...]

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Intellect Event Guide This Week

Intellect Event Guide This Week

November 20, 2011: Take your business’ marketing to a whole new level with the skills you’ll learn at Total Marketing 2011.  You’ll get insight into the minds of marketing pioneers and have a chance to attend interactive sessions for creative thinking. November 20-23, 2011: Get up to date on corporate governance by attending The Governance [...]

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Virtue Guide This Week

Virtue Guide This Week

Treat Yourself Enhance your lifestyle and check out the Pharaohs’ Club (04 3240000), located in Bur Dubai.  A wide range of facilities is available, and an expert team of personal trainers will help you achieve the fitness level you’ve always wanted. Volunteer You can help countless people in so many different situations by donating or [...]

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Aesthetic Event Guide This Week

Aesthetic Event Guide This Week

November, 2011: DUCTAC’s Gallery of Light Artists in Residence program welcomes Emirati artist Khawla Darwish, who is working alongside Dubai-basied Egyptian artist Mona Fares.  The work created by these two talented women will be exhibited in the Gallery of Light starting in early November.   The five winners of the Abraaj Capital Art Prize for [...]

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Sustainable Living This Week

Sustainable Living This Week

What Others are Doing Apple is building a new solar farm right next to one of its locations in North Carolina.  The new farm will not only help Apple employ the use of sustainable energy, but also supply power to the local neighborhood.  The Charlotte Observer has the whole story.   What You Can Do [...]

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This Weeks Appetite

This Weeks Appetite

Amwaj For a lively meal with lots of company, check out this busy hotel restaurant. Their specialty is poached reef fish, which is cooked in a flavorful raspberry and coconut sauce.  There are also other great variations on seafood dishes available here. Amwaj (971 4 343 8888).  Taxi: The Shangri-La Hotel. Sheikh Zayed Road. Open [...]

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Dance! It Will Make You Smarter…

Dance! It Will Make You Smarter…

Nasrine Shah Abushakra Ph.D. I have always admired those with the blessing of kinetic intelligence.  When I attend yoga class, I see them, in their perfect cobra poses.  I experience them again, at my pilates reformer class, moving their sleek well toned bodies with precise synchronization with the machines.  I hit the dance floor they [...]

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Intellect Event Guide This Week

Intellect Event Guide This Week

October 23 – 27, 2011: Human Resources and Personnel employees should attend Employee Relations: Roles and Responsibilities.  You will learn new strategies for employee discipline and how to resolve grievances. October 23 – 27, 2011: Effective Budgeting and Cost Control will benefit managers and analysts involved in budgeting.  This course will show you how to [...]

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Virtue Guide This Week

Virtue Guide This Week

Treat Yourself For a relaxing 60 minute vacation, check out the signature massage at the Grosvenor House B/Attitude Spa.  The treatment begins with stretching and warm essential oils.  It continues with bathing and exfoliation of the feet before the massage itself takes place.  You’ll appreciate the non-greasy oils used in the process since they won’t [...]

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Aesthetic Event Guide This Week

Aesthetic Event Guide This Week

October 18 – 24, 2011: The Dubai Sale will be held at Ayyam Art Center through Monday.  More than 60 lots of Middle Eastern art will be available for purchase.  The event is expected to draw art collectors from all over the region.     October 13 –  October 26, 2011: Artinhouse presents Artinhouse with [...]

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