Archive | November, 2011

All Breakdowns Lead to a Breakthrough

All Breakdowns Lead to a Breakthrough

Nasrine Shah Abushakra Ph.D. This time I was paralyzed.  I am juggling a million crystal balls in the air perfectly.  One drops, others come crashing on the floor the tiny pieces enter my blood stream.  Everything turns black; I hit the floor with a thud.  The oracle that is my daughter is smiling at me.  [...]

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Intellect Event Guide This Week

Intellect Event Guide This Week

November 27 – December 1, 2011:  Employees who wish to further their leadership skills can benefit from attending Leadership and Communication.  You will learn how to become a stronger leader and deliver effective messages. November 27 – December 1, 2011:  Managers and supervisors should attend Maintenance Planning, Scheduling and Control.  This course will instruct you [...]

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Virtue Guide This Week

Virtue Guide This Week

Treat Yourself Arabia Outdoors Catch a breath of fresh air with a weekend of camping and hiking.  Arabia Outdoors is hosting a camping weekend with Liv2lead on December 16 and 17.  The trip includes a short hike, yoga sessions, meditation, and introduction to rock climbing. Volunteer Operation Smile – Earlier this year, Operation Smile opened [...]

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Aesthetic Event Guide This Week

Aesthetic Event Guide This Week

October 24 – December 1, 2011: Gallery Isabelle van den Eynde presents Obscure Stream of Life, But I’m Still Having My Afternoon Cuppa.  This exhibition will present work by Iranian sculptor Bita Fayyazi. November 10  –  December 3, 2011: Traffic presents The State – The Coming Insurrection.  This group exhibit includes work by Allora & [...]

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Sustainable Living This Week

Sustainable Living This Week

What Others are Doing In 2009 American energy use reached its lowest point in 12 years.  However, in 2010 consumption rose again.  Read more about trends in energy consumption in Science Daily. What You Can Do Give your baby the best with safe, eco-friendly baby clothes and diaper bags. Cotton uses a huge amount of [...]

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This Weeks Appetite

This Weeks Appetite

Calicut Paragon Dubai can be an expensive place to dine out, but you can find a delicious meal for a great price.  Calicut Paragon has tasty, authentic Indian food for less than Dhs 50 for two people. Tel. (04 335 8700) Open Sat-Thu 11.30am-1.30am; Fri 1pm-1.30am. Opposite Lulu Centre, Karama. Dhs 50.

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Intellect Event Guide This Week

Intellect Event Guide This Week

November 20 – 24, 2011:  Managers at any level can benefit from attending The Certified Strategist: From Planning to Execution.  You will learn how to best formulate and implement a strategy. November 20 – 24, 2011:  If your negotiation skills could use improvement, attend Win-Win Negotiation Skills.  This course will instruct you on different styles [...]

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Virtue Guide This Week

Virtue Guide This Week

Treat Yourself Kaya Skin Clinic The winter air can leave skin feeling tired and looking aged.  Kaya Skin Clinic offers an Age Control Skin Renewal System that is great for making skin look younger or keeping young skin looking great.  A dermatologist will inspect your skin under UV light to determine what treatment is best for [...]

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Aesthetic Event Guide This Week

Aesthetic Event Guide This Week

November 21, 2011:   DUCTAC presents Maria Callas Milano Dress Showcase and Exhibition. This exhibition will be held in the Kilachand Studio Theatre from 7 pm to 10 pm.  It will feature dresses owned by the legendary opera singer. Admission is free. November 14  –  January 14, 2011:   Sharjah Art Foundation presents Drift – An [...]

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Sustainable Living This Week

Sustainable Living This Week

What Others are Doing Those who are worried about a dangerous solar flare can relax.  Scientists say that the sun simply does not have enough energy to propel a solar flare all the way to Earth.  Read more about it in Science Daily. What You Can Do When you’re doing your holiday shopping, be sure [...]

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