Sunday May 19, 2013
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  • Inside the Vatican Secret Archives
    Beauty & Style

    Inside the Vatican Secret Archives

    over a week ago

    If it were a transparent pavement rather than made up of walkways and flowerbeds, the Pigna Courtyard at the Vatican Museum would be the most photographed place on the planet. Instead of hurrying past to get to the Sistine Chapel, visitors would stop and stare at the infinite labyrinth of... Full story

  • Marketing communications is evolving
    Beauty & Style

    Marketing communications is evolving

    over a week ago

    My guiding principles on teaching this subject Alongside my aspirations as a researcher, I believe that teaching plays a vital role in the dissemination of knowledge in our field. I believe that lasting knowledge is a result of an education that balances theory and practice. That is, a... Full story

  • Teens need to learn conflict resolution
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    Teens need to learn conflict resolution

    over a week ago

    Kidshealth website reports that, “Depression is the most common mental health in the US, affecting 17 million people of all groups, races and economic backgrounds. One in every 33 children may have depression; in teens, that number may be as high as 1 in 8”. In the UAE too, over the ... Full story

  • Learning disabilities: Awareness and acceptance are key
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    Learning disabilities: Awareness and acceptance are key

    over a week ago

    Yousuf’s (name changed) entry to year six spelled disaster for him and his family. “He was a really good boy till he was in year four,” his mother says. “He always finished his work on time, and there had never been a complaint from his teachers.” When Yousuf... Full story

  • Pushing the boundaries for students
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    Pushing the boundaries for students

    over a week ago

    Thirty five years in the field of education is a long time indeed – am I so old? If I had a chance to start all over again, I would choose no other profession. I was a part-time musician for a number of years and though this may sound odd, singing before a crowd of 500 or teaching a... Full story

  • Taking students beyond their zone
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    Taking students beyond their zone

    over a week ago

    LONDON: My name is Gill Sangster, Learning Resource Manager of North Shore Academy, Stockton UK. I was fortunate to be given the role of International Coordinator in 2002 when we first began working with The British Council. The projects on which my colleagues within the academy and I have... Full story

  • The first Elite Model Look competition in the UAE
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    The first Elite Model Look competition in the UAE

    earlier this month

    Sandra GonÇalves is excited. The pretty Portuguese teenager has been queuing for more than an hour but can’t stop smiling. She practises her model pose – hand on her hip, one leg slightly bent and in front of the other – as she waits, then adjusts a curl that has... Full story

  • Ten beauty health hazards
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    Ten beauty health hazards

    earlier this month

    1. Eyeliner Eyeliner has been around for centuries and is popular with many women as a way to frame eyes and make them stand out. However, although in most cases eyeliner is no cause for concern, applying any product so close to your eyes can come with its risks. Not only are many eyeliners ... Full story

  • Europe's storybook castle getaways
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    Europe's storybook castle getaways

    earlier this month

    When it comes to the ultimate super-luxe winter getaway, you can’t do better than to pack your jousting lance, doublet and hose and disappear through the snowy mists to a turreted European castle, where generations of beautiful princesses, lovesick lords and brave knights have walked ... Full story

  • Dubai author Vandana Jain wins Best Indian Cuisine Cook Book for Vandana’s Veggie Creations
    Beauty & Style

    Dubai author Vandana Jain wins Best Indian Cuisine Cook Book for Vandana’s Veggie Creations

    earlier this month

    “Did they really call my name?” she questioned her equally dazed husband. UAE resident Vandana Jain’s first cook book, Vandana’s Veggie Creations, had just been announced the winner of the Best Indian Cuisine Cook Book of the World by Gourmand World Cook Book Awards... Full story

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