Norwegian researchers are trying to develop an underwater hydroelectric power plant that would store electricity under the sea.  Learn more about this technology from Science Daily.

What You Can Do

Sometimes choosing the greener option can seem more expensive, like buying pricey all-natural cleaners or organic food.  But you can actually go green and save money by using these tips.

If you are tired of hearing about going green by turning down your thermostat, consider these unusual tips to help you live a greener life this summer. 

Public Café is a lovely, airy café with outdoor seating available on the balcony. The menu hints at the owners’ Greek heritage.  Guests are welcome to relax and play a game of backgammon or work on their laptops.

Tel.  (04 451 9670).  Open Saturday – Thursday, 8 am – 7 pm.  Travel: Jumeirah Lakes Towers.  Dhs 50 – 200.

Al Das Medical Clinic – Vitamin D Testing

If you feel tired and sluggish all the time, it could be due to a deficiency of Vitamin D.  A simply blood test will tell you whether this is the culprit.  Al Das Medical Clinic is offering this service at a 30% discount this month.

Volunteer

You can assist the Al Noor Training Centre for Children with Special Needs by hosting a Smiles N Stuff bazaar at your office.  They will bring handcrafted items to your location to sell, and all proceeds benefit the Centre.

Friends of Animals hosts an adoption day every Saturday.  If you can adopt or provide a temporary foster home to an animal, stop by City Vet on Saturday between noon and 4pm.

Managers and supervisors should attend High Performance Teams. This course will help you to understand the difference between groups and teams and use team building activities to build relationships.

May 19 – 23, 2013:

Executive managers and division directors can benefit from attending Results Based Leadership. This course will help you to inspire and motivate your employees.

May 19 – 23, 2013:

Anyone involved in business negotiations can benefit from attending Successful Contract Negotiation. This course will help you to develop a scope of work and use negotiation techniques in order to achieve a win-win outcome.

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Showcase Gallery presents Reconnect. This is a solo exhibition by Hendrik Stroebel.

May 15 – 24, 2013:

The jamjar presents Me, Myself, and Art. This group exhibition features works by Aryana Gandhi, Emma Walsh, Ellie Shirazian, Urvi Seth, Mantika Harish, Jana Charchar, Tamara Anabtawiand Noor Zakaria.

March 12 – May 25, 2013:

Swiss Art Gate UAE presents Whispers of Color and Light. This is a solo exhibition by Abdul Qadir Hassan Al Mubarak.

Metallurgists at University of Utah have found a way to create solar cell material using a microwave.  This method is inexpensive and uses abundant materials.

What You Can Do

You can be kinder to the Earth by cutting down on your water consumption, and you don’t have to stop showering to do it.  You can make a change by adding mulch to your plants and installing a low-flow showerhead.

Even if you live in an apartment, you can grow your own fresh vegetables by planting a container garden.  Here are some tips to get you started.

Memsaab is a tiny, yet beautifully decorated space.  The food is hearty, delicious, and affordable.  The servers are knowledgeable and quick.  For authentic Indian food, Memsaab is definitely worth a visit.

Tel.  (04 442 9816).  Open daily, 11 am – 11 pm.  Travel: J2 Tower, Cluster J.  Dhs 200 – 350.

800 Doctor

If you thought the days of house calls were over, think again.  When you contact 800 Doctor, they will send a physician to your home within one hour.  Obviously, this is not for life-threatening emergencies.

Volunteer

Smiles N Stuff Bazaar You can assist the Al Noor Training Centre for Children with Special Needs by hosting a Smiles N Stuff bazaar at your office.  They will bring handcrafted items to your location to sell, and all proceeds benefit the Centre.

Friends of Animals hosts an adoption day every Saturday.  If you can adopt or provide a temporary foster home to an animal, stop by City Vet on Saturday between noon and 4pm.

Anyone involved in business negotiations should attend Win-Win Negotiation Skills. This course will help you to understand the different styles of negotiating and apply negotiation tactics in order to achieve a win-win outcome.

May 12 – 16, 2013:

Accountants and accounting managers can benefit from attending Professional Accounting Certificate. This course will help you to enhance your accounting knowledge.

May 12 – 16, 2013:

Safety specialists should attend Advanced Occupational Safety and Health. This course will help you to identify safety hazards and develop an emergency action plan.

The Venue Downtown Dubai presents The Little Black Jacket. This exhibition features photographs by Karl Lagerfeld.

March 13 — May 13, 2013:

Sharjah Biennial 11 presents Shimabuku’s Boat Trip. This exhibition by Japanese artist Shimabuku includes a boat ride across Sharjah Creek.

April 24 – May 11, 2013:

Pro Art Gallery presents Prints and Multiples: World Famous Artists. This exhibition will showcase fun pieces by more than 30 international artists.

“Purple Flowers in a Bouquet” by Takashi MURAKAMI (Credit: Image courtesy of www.OakConsulting.biz)