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Movie Review: The Book of Eli

Dir Albert Hughes and Alen Hughes, starring Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman, Mila Kunis.
In a not too distant future, the aftermath of war has left behind a desolate wasteland, home to gangs, thieves and a complete lack of law and civilization. (It seems moviemakers are by nature pessimists: when was the last time you saw [...]

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Making the most of what you’ve got

It’s good to see Abu Dhabi making the most of its attributes. Until Lulu Island gets cluttered with high-density medium-rise buildings and while the Corniche is still relatively uncrowded (more hotels and towers coming soon, but not just yet) the long stretch of coastline is one of the jewels in the city’s crown.
It’s a [...]

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Well Grounded

Up in the Air – Dir Jason Reitman, starring George Clooney, Anna Kendrick, Jason Bateman.
Ryan Bingham is rather confident in his job – traveling around the country conducting employee layoffs for companies whose bosses are too cowardly to do it themselves. But as he nears his goals of 10 million frequent flyer miles, Ryan [...]

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Rose Tinted

So what’s the deal?
It’s a but of a mission to find your way around Yas Island, not least because of the confusing mass of construction land, and absence of helpful inhabitants and a rather long and confusing route on to the island itself. At least on finally finding The Spa, you’re expected to do [...]

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Essential Sensible Skin Care

Stop wrinkles in their tracks and reverse time with these nifty solutions for every young skin.
TERRY NECTAR OPULENT
Intense Youth-Reviving Cream: Active ingredients, including rare orchid flower extracts and semi-precious stones make this concentrated formula a gem for your beauty regime. Pearl, amethyst and tourmaline creates a luxurious product perfect for those who wants firming [...]

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Charity Event to Open Saadiyat Beach Golf Course

Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC), the Abu Dhabi-based developer of Saadiyat Island and its stunning new golf course,will stage the Saadiyat Beach Classic on 27th and 28th January.
The Event is a top-tier international charity golf tournament hosted by golfing legend Gary Player and is expected to attract major golfing and non-golfing celebrities from [...]

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Out of the Blue

The 2010 Al Ain Aerobatic Show will mark a closing chapter in the history of the Breitling Jet Team – the world’s first civilian display team to fly jet-engined aircraft. Breitling’s seven – strong team of L-39 Albatross trainer jets will Fastin their set belts and perform to the final time in their distinctive [...]

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The Advisor: First Aid

I have read that strokes are now ranked second only to heart disease in the UAE as the biggest cause of death and is the most common cause of lifelong disability worldwide. How would I know if someone was having a stroke and what could I do? How can I prevent myself from having [...]

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Developing a national Emiratisation policy

The emiratisation employee forumto be held on 25th and 26th January at the Fairmont has the theme Private Sector Emiratisation for Economic Prosperity and aims to provide a forum to discuss ways in which successful Emiratisation policies can be developed. It brings together participants from the public and private sectors arganizations.
Through a series of [...]