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| Look before you leap | Aside from February marking the advent of Valentine’s Day, this particular February is special for another reason - 2012 is a leap year, which means those people born on February 29th will actually be able to celebrate their birthdays on the actual date of their birth. Your chance of having been… |
| Something's brewing! | The most skilled and professional baristas in the UAE will again battle for the coveted title of the 3rd UAE Barista Champion at the Dubai Coffee & Tea Festival 2011. The heated 3-day competition begins on 3rd November and concludes with a final round and champion’s ceremony on 5th November. The… |
| Djokovic claims third win | Novak Djokovic won his third successive Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships title when he defeated top seed Roger Federer 6-3 6-3 on Saturday. It was his 20th career title, and he prevented the former four-time champion claiming his first title since 2007. The presentation was attended by Sheikh Ahmed Al Jaber… |
| Time to hide your Face | Are you worried that you’re giving away too much private information by being on Facebook? There have been a number of privacy rows sparked by the social networking site and for those who really value their privacy, there is a strong temptation to delete their Facebook account and leave the site… |
| Fantastic prize trip | A trip to South Africa could be just one round away for aspiring golfers taking part in this year’s World Corporate Golf Challenge. The local leg of the annual tournament, which sees scores of UAE golfers taking each other on for a place in the world final, will take place on… |
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| Great trip and not deer | Feel like getting back to nature? Dubai’s St George’s Society is offering the chance to do that with a trip into the desert in search of gazelle. This adventure is free but pre-registration is essential by emailing events@dsgs.org The off-road excursion is on Saturday, January 29, meeting at 7.30am on the… |
| Blooming marvellous idea | With such horrid weather all over the world, why not cheer up a friend or relative with a nice bunch of flowers? 1stinflowers.com will deliver that special Stateside floral message for you in style, and this month you can upgrade your order and save 10% by using the code 859007 at… |
| Warm welcome awaits | If you are planning a trip to UK in the next couple of months, there are some great offers to be found at enjoyEngland.com. An idea we warm to in all the cold weather is a stay at the Bath Priory Hotel, Restaurant and Spa (http://www.thebathpriory.co.uk), which is offering a free… |
| Wonder-ful tonight | International superstars Eric Clapton and Stevie Wonder are to perform at Yas Island this year. The megastars will headline a series that will also include Tiesto and Thirty Seconds to Mars, following successful Yas Island Show Weekends this year. The series will begin on February 11 with Eric Clapton’s live performance… |
| Return to fine form | The Original Fitness Co. is offering a variety of classes for those of us looking to shed the post-holiday flab. As well as group fitness classes in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the company also offers personal training. Here are some details of the group fitness sessions: Dubai Boot Camp Fitness… |
| Sowing seeds of success | Garden+Landscaping Middle East, the international trade exhibition for garden, landscaping and outdoor living, will be held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition centre on May 10-12. This year, the show will share a strategic co-location with Hardware+Tools Middle East 2011, bringing together for the first time two closely-related industry exhibitions.… |
| Zodiac stone: Sagittarius | The stones for the Zodiac sign of Sagittarius are turquoise, sapphire, blue topaz, amethyst and lapis lazuli. For this article I have singled out lapis lazuli. Please use our search box for previous articles if you would like to have insights into the healing properties of the other stones. The colour… |
| A bit of all white | In recent years, tea has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity. There’s nothing better than a hot cuppa to relax the body and restore the soul after a long day. Green tea has become quite popular among the health conscious, but white tea is now earning accolades for its potential health benefits.… |
| Gone with the wind? | Methane emissions from livestock are no joke when it comes to the environment, having been identified as one of the key contributors to climate change. Now, scientists in New Zealand think they may have the answer. The boffins believe it may be possible to reduce the emissions with a new strain… |
| Farms in the sky | It looks like a normal organic crop field - but this growing area is 15 metres in the air. It’s one of many springing up above the streets of New York, as a new generation of farmers looks to put to work spaces that normally go to waste. Farmer Annie Novak… |
| Getting over that hangover | If you’ve overindulged in party spirits and wake up on New Year’s Day feeling like death, here’s what to do (and what not to do) to make yourself feel a bit better… Fry-up After a heavy drinking session your digestive system is under a lot of strain, so the full breakfast… |
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| Merlin wraps up events | Want to know what holistic, alternative and Mind Body Spirit events are going on? Visiting somewhere and you’ve only got your smart phone? The search-engine based website Merlin’s Diary – complete with mobile phone friendly version - is revolutionising the promotion and public awareness of Mind Body Spirit events in the… |
| Give yourself the brush-off | Did you know that every day, between 10 and 25 per cent of your body’s detoxification is handled by the largest organ in your body - your skin? Lots of common things can encourage toxicity to lurk beneath the skin’s surface - including soaps, skin creams, anti-perspirants, synthetic fibres and even… |
| Make a date for detox | Make a detox date This month, try a total cleansing programme at Imar Spa. They’re offering a colonic and detox package, including food and five star accommodation, for just Dhs750. This is a great deal, as the normal price for colonic hydrotherapy alone is Dhs390. For more details and bookings, call… |
| Healthy attitude pays off | As memories of the holiday season are packed away along with the decorations, many people are now struggling with those New Year resolutions which seemed like such a good idea at the time. Be patient if your plan to get fit isn’t paying instant dividends, it could be a reflection of… |
| No place like home? | The property market in the UAE is a much written-about topic. The UK’s TV documentary Dubai Dreams covered many of its facets, and the recent rainy weather once again highlighted some of the problems of brand new houses that don’t have a comprehensive guarantee against defects. But the final conclusion, once… |
| Beauty inside and out | Spring is great time to detox - and it also helps you lose that extra weight in time for summer. The key is to increase fibre to aid digestion, add enzymes to cleanse your liver, and rehydrate with nutrient rich foods that have a high liquid level. Here are ten of… |
| New light for the new year | It is widely accepted by healers and therapists that we are energy in solid form and this understanding is the basis of all healing. If we are free from disease, then there is perfect balance within our physical, emotional, mental and spiritual bodies. Unfortunately, though, this is rarely the case. We… |
| Birthstone: January | The colour of the red garnet varies from dark red to orange. The red garnet is associated primarily with the root chakra. It opens and activates this chakra while drawing nourishing earth energy into the body. The garnet is a grounding stone that stimulates life-force. Garnets of other colours are linked… |
| Celebration time | Wherever you live in the world, and whatever your religion, the last few months of the year feature some of the most important religious celebrations. Even if you don’t adhere to a specific faith, you’ll see signs of the celebration all around. In North America, Thanksgiving is the time to give… |
| Cooking up a fright | Get in the mood for Halloween with UAEasy.com’s collection of some of the weirdest, spookiest, grossest yet tastiest ever recipes! Eerie Eyeballs Makes approximately 9 dozen bite-sized eyeballs 3 oz lemon gelatin (can be sugar-free) 1 cup hot water 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows 1 cup pineapple juice 8 oz cream cheese… |
| Theta Healing | The Holistic Institute Accredited Courses Room 3105, JBC-2, Jumeira Lake Towers, Cluster ‘V’ Dubai, UAE Tel: 04 4503525 Email: info@theholisticinstitute.org Website: http://www.theholisticinstitute.org Soniya Singh ThetaHealing (DNA 2) Instructor/ Hypnotherapist t: 00971 50 428 7072 e: soniyatheta@gmail.com |
| These foolish things | Unlike a lot of the special days we regularly observe, the origins of April Fools’ Day is a bit of a mystery. Also called All Fools’ Day, no-one seems to know when the first fools’ day took place. It seems to be a reasonable assumption that it was originally observed as… |
| What a wind up! | On 1st April 1980 the BBC reported that Big Ben, in order to keep up with the times, was going to be given a digital readout. It received a huge response from listeners protesting the change. The BBC Japanese service also announced that the clock hands would be sold to the… |
| Path to inner peace | The Transcendental Meditation technique is a simple, natural, effortless process practiced 15 to 20 minutes twice daily while sitting comfortably with eyes closed. It is unique among techniques of meditation, distinguished by its effortlessness, naturalness and profound effectiveness. The TM® technique allows your mind to settle inward, beyond thought, to experience… |
| Careful with that gift | Like songbirds returning to the garden in spring, Valentine’s Day is approaching and shoppers will soon be returning to the malls to mark the first big consumer event since Christmas. Retailers are rubbing their hands as they try to separate desperate shoppers from their money. But what to get that special… |
| Easing the pain | Acupuncture is able to ease the pain of arthritis, according to a study conducted in Germany. In the past it’s been shown that acupuncture gave pain relief, but studies have been small and it was always difficult to conclude whether or not the results were simply the result of the placebo… |
| Keys to cardio fitness | There are some key factors to consider when exercising, to achieve maximum results. These factors include; the duration of each exercise, the intensity, the frequency you work out, and whether or not you use interval training. This article will examine each one of these aspects to help you achieve the maximum… |
| Beauty on the move | Are you travelling this month? In that case, you’re probably going to be rushing around and forgetting all those important beauty extras. Here’s a few tips to keep you looking bright eyed, and looking good on your summer vacation. Eyes right We all have laughter lines, but even outdoors you can… |
| Your new best friend! | This summer’s must-have is the effortlessly chic tunic! They are without a doubt one of the most versatile, forgiving and unassumingly stylish pieces to incorporate into your wardrobe. Tunics can be fun, and can be carried thru from day to night- whether it’s a day at the beach, dinner or a… |
| Lean times for church | The leaning tower of Pisa has lost its distinction as the world’s most leaning building. A crooked church in the German village of Suurhusen has been awarded the dubious distinction by the good folks at Guinness. The church leans at 5.19 degrees, compared with the 3.97 skew at Pisa. The Italian… |
| Conquering a killer | Today, the UAE is officially free of indigenous malaria, but only 30 years or so ago, it had a significant problem with the mosquito-borne disease. During one particularly bad season in 1978, one major hospital was treating 30 patients a week and the country was in the midst of a campaign… |
| What's the buzz? | There has been a lot of buzz lately about the benefits of bee pollen and royal jelly. What’s it all about? The use of bee pollen, one of the oldest known dietary supplements, is said to date back to the early Chinese and Egyptians. Hippocrates wrote about its healing properties 2,500… |
| Your horoscope for June |  ARIES This is a month where communication is paramount - writing, reading, travelling are all important. However, Mercury is retrograde until 19th so misunderstandings are almost inevitable. Listen to others and don’t let frustration lead you into an angry response that you may regret later. Discussions during the period 9th -… |
| A step too far? | If Britain’s most senior police forensics expert has his way, primary school children could be required to submit DNA samples to be kept on file for all time. Gary Pugh, director of forensic sciences at Scotland Yard, wants to collect and store DNA samples from any kids who exhibit behaviour indicating… |
| Zodiac stone: Taurus | The stones for the zodiac sign of Taurus are emerald, agate, carnelian, rhodochrosite, rose quartz, moss agate and pink coral. This article is all about rhodochrosite – use the search box on the home page for previous articles about other stones. Rhodochrosite is the stone of love and balance. Usually rose… |
| Blot on the Vista | Microsoft, the company PC users love to hate, is facing a backlash over plans to discontinue support for Windows XP. Fans of XP, who significantly outnumber Vista supporters, are keeping the internet abuzz with blog posts, cartoons and petitions demanding that Microsoft rethink its plan to put XP out to pasture… |
| Your horoscope for May | ARIES With the Sun in the area of finances now is the time to take risks. The beginning of the month, with Venus and all her luck and persuasion on your side, favours your career so promotion is possible, particularly if your work involves service to others. A health difficulty is… |
| New hope on the horizon | The British government is opening a network of experimental cancer clinics across the country, giving cancer patients the chance to try untested drugs. The network will build on cancer research centres, first established in 2002, to bring laboratory advances quickly to patients. Each centre will receive funding from the Department of… |
| City of joie de vivre | Visiting Canada can be compared to the old line, “How do you eat an elephant?” Answer: “One bit at a time.” At just under 10,000,000 square kilometers, it’s a pretty big elephant. The first time visitor should focus on a particular area, rather than try to traverse the country all in… |
| In the driving seat | http://www.abudhabi-grand-prix.com/ Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix 2011 to be held on 11th-13th November 2011 at Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi http://www.abudhabidesertchallenge.com/ http://www.atcuae.ae/en/sporting/desert_challenge.html Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge Rally to be held on 1st-7th April 2011. Formally known as the UAE Desert Challenge, and is an International cross country rally for motorbike,… |