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Blood, sweat and tears covered with kindness

January 23 - 29, 2008
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A handful of migrant labourers rebuilding a stretch of highway have spotted her and come running towards the car. With a broad smile and a welcome in Hindi, she starts to distribute snacks to the labourers.





Mission to teach the world's children

January 23 - 29, 2008
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TEACHERS Matthew Morrow and Rubinah Atcha are in a class of their own when it comes to helping children to learn.





Leave the campers in peace

January 23 - 29, 2008
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Winter has already officially arrived in Bahrain. The cold weather and excruciating cold winds are evident that Bahrain is in for yet another freezing season.





Smurfmania still strong 50 years on

January 23 - 29, 2008
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WHAT'S three apples tall, wears a white pointy hat and is blue all over? Three generations of children know the answer, of course: "It's the Smurfs!"





Enjoy the sun ... on doctors' orders

January 23 - 29, 2008
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As Bahrain shivers through the coldest temperatures for decades there is more than one reason for looking forward to the coming summer. For solar rays can help protect against some cancers and heart disease, say scientists. Alok Jha investigates. IT HAS been the common wisdom for decades and the mantra of the pale and pasty who would rather not get hot and bothered: stay out of the sun to avoid getting skin cancer. If you must go out, slap on the sunscreen or cover up.





Young green-fingered gardeners

January 23 - 29, 2008
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Jane Feberij de Jonge, above, joined a panel of judges to check out the rosy picture in Bahrain's schools before the kingdom's horticultural fiesta. UNDER the current patronage of His Majesty King Hamad, the Bahrain Garden Club has for the past 42 years organised a gardening show, one of the nation's most colourful annual events.





Krazy for you!

January 23 - 29, 2008
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CONTROVERSY rages over plans to "move" zany breakfast show host DJ Krazy Kevin from Radio Bahrain 96.5 FM station's prime morning slot to an afternoon show.





Parents mull boarding school options in UK

January 23 - 29, 2008
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SCORES of parents in Bahrain queued up to meet education consultants who were visiting the island last week to provide information about boarding schools in the UK.





Thanks for saving my life

January 23 - 29, 2008
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MOTORCYCLIST James Challenger who was horrifically injured in a road accident in Bahrain has made a miraculous recovery from his near fatal injuries.





Thyroid alert!

January 23 - 29, 2008
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A LEADING consultant has urged people living in the kingdom to become more aware of thyroid disorders which can cause misery for many undiagnosed sufferers.





New motor show roars into Bahrain

January 23 - 29, 2008
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THE Bahrain International Motor Show will take place for the first time at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) from April 24 to 27.