Archive | April, 2012

Virtue Guide This Week

Virtue Guide This Week

Treat Yourself Tai Chi Saturday is World Tai Chi and Qigong Day.  The Chinese martial art of tai chi is the perfect way to find center and balance amid the chaos of Dubai.  A free event will be held on Saturday at the Dubai Police Stadium at 10 so that you can try it out. [...]

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Aesthetic Event Guide This Week

March 15 – April 30, 2012: XVA Gallery presents To The Moon. This exhibit features the work of 13 local artists, curated by Maitha Demithan. March 19 – May 9, 2012: Cuadro Fine Art Gallery presents 7. This exhibit features the work of seven different artists, including Manal Al Dowayan, Jaffar Al Oraibi, Athier, Nadine [...]

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Sustainable Living This Week

Sustainable Living This Week

What Others are Doing Scientists at the University of California have demonstrated a new model for solar cells that is able to emit light as well as absorbing it.  They claim that this new model is the most efficient for storing energy. What You Can Do Emirates Environmental Group is hosting its family day on [...]

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This Weeks Appetite

This Weeks Appetite

Mom’s Food Mom’s Food is the perfect place for a dish of comfort, serving home-style Lebanese food.  Be sure to try the hummus with chicken and the kebabs.  At these reasonable prices, you can easily afford to end your meal with dessert or a drink from the juice bar. Tel. (04 452 5225).  Travel: Park [...]

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Intellect Event Guide This Week

April 29- May 3, 2012: Marketing and brand managers should attend Effective Brand Management. This course will help you to develop a brand positioning statement that will serve your organization well. April 29- May 3, 2012: HR professionals should attend How to Write Human Resources Policies and Procedures.  This course will help you to evaluate [...]

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Happy Earth Day from DUBAI!

Happy Earth Day from DUBAI!

Today is Earth Day! Yes it is folks; April 22nd 2012 is the 42 celebration of Earth Day.  The single most important element today that the human race needs to focus on, is the Environment!  The human species depends on Earth being here for us.  For forty-two solid years we have been celebrating Earth Day, [...]

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Intellect Event Guide This Week

Intellect Event Guide This Week

April 22-26, 2012: Finance and accounting professionals should attend Financial Accounting and Reporting.  This course will help you to identify topics of priority and properly prepare reports. April 22- 26, 2012: Managers and supervisors should attend Competency-Based Human Resources Management.  This course will help you to recognize the parts of a competency and use them [...]

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Sustainable Living This Week

Sustainable Living This Week

What Others are Doing Scientists at UCLA have developed a method to use electricity to convert carbon dioxide into an alternative liquid fuel called isobutanol.  This process could potentially be more efficient than other proposed systems. What You Can Do Switching to reusable shopping bags is a simple step that can make a big impact [...]

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Virtue Guide This Week

Virtue Guide This Week

Treat Yourself Symmetry Gym For a more personalized workout, check out Symmetry Gym.  This is a personal-training only outfit, so every workout is customized for your body by knowledgeable staff.  You’ll receive advice on your diet, as well. Volunteer Dubai Autism Center is a local group that provides support and training to families with autism [...]

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This Weeks Appetite

This Weeks Appetite

Rivington Bar & Grill, Madinat Jumeirah The new second location of this popular British pub style restaurant includes a bar in addition to their classic menu.  Be sure to try out their huge platter of fish and chips. Tel. (04 366 6464).  Travel: Souk Madinat Jumeirah.  Open daily, noon – midnight.  Dhs 350 – 500. [...]

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