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The voice of the children of silence

October 8 - 14, 2008
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WHAT do you do when your autistic son is excluded from 'normal' nursery school at the age of just three years?





Derek takes centre stage

October 8 - 14, 2008
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Young, dynamic and new to Bahrain, Derek Rossel is the new general manager of Bahrain City Centre (BCC).





Young seek a bright future

October 8 - 14, 2008
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More than 700 students from 108 countries gathered in the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo for the conference of AIESEC, the world's largest student organisation, and Bahrain proudly had its own delegation in the famous global village.





Getting set for battles of the mind

October 8 - 14, 2008
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THE Festival of the Mind is coming to Bahrain with legends coming out of retirement to compete in the World Memory Championship which runs alongside it.





It's not too hot to trot in Bahrain

October 8 - 14, 2008
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NEWCOMERS to Bahrain should giddy-on down to their nearest stables and join the growing number of expats and locals enjoying an exciting equestrian experience.





Eco-warrior!

October 8 - 14, 2008
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A SCHOOLGIRL environment campaigner is spearheading a drive to give young people a voice in the battle against waste and the challenge to save the habitiats of endangered species.





Cutting edge of art

October 8 - 14, 2008
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Art lovers in the kingdom will be coming together to celebrate the talents of nine Bahraini artists whose works will be on display at Artlounge 2 organised by Marion Labani at Banyan Tree Al Areen later this month.





Ration meat to save planet, urges new report

October 8 - 14, 2008
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People will have to be rationed to four modest portions of meat and one litre of milk a week if the world is to avoid run-away climate change, a major new report warns.





Early detection of cancer can help families avoid heartbreak

October 8 - 14, 2008
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In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I would like to dedicate this week's column to all the victims and the families and friends of those who have suffered or are currently suffering from this illness which plagues so many.





‘Shark Boy’ masters diving

October 8 - 14, 2008
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Secret Scuba Diving Agent 008 ‘Shark Boy’ – alias Master Seal Christopher Jackson – has become the first and youngest scuba diver to achieve the PADI Master Seal Team diving certification in Bahrain.





Students seek bright future

October 8 - 14, 2008
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More than 700 students from 108 countries gathered in the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo for the conference of AIESEC, the world’s largest student organisation, and Bahrain proudly had its own delegation in the famous global village.