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Topic: And another thing

A fond farewell

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Feb 24, 2011

Memories of the UAE, the joy of the new American Idol series, and the hazards of wedding planning, flavoured water and mobile phones  Read Article A fond farewell

Awards overkill, Clapton, Tiger Woods's golf etiquette

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Feb 17, 2011

The Oscars ceremony is less exciting due to too many recent awards nights, Tiger Woods's spitting incident in Dubai, Italian women are unimpressed with Berlusconi and Eric Clapton's style Read Article Awards overkill, Clapton, Tiger Woods's golf etiquette

Times of trial for Amanda Holden - and others

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Feb 10, 2011

Tragedy and tact, disgrace before millions, mother-of-the-bride blues come early, and the triumph of hope over experience. Read Article Times of trial for Amanda Holden - and others

Demi Moore, Andy Murray, and carnivores

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Feb 03, 2011

Less for Moore recommended, but more for Murray; the appeal of bedtime stories, good memories and carnivores; and the agony of muzak. Read Article Demi Moore, Andy Murray, and carnivores

 

And another thing... Wake up call

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Jan 20, 2011

Ricky Gervais's scathing hosting skills, Helena Bonham Carter's inimitable style, Nicole Kidman's bravery, being the perfect mother and finding friends Read Article And another thing... Wake up call

 

Celebrity power proves its worth

The actor George Clooney outside a polling station on the first day of voting in the southern Sudanese capital of Juba last week. Pete Muller / AP Photo

Jan 12, 2011

George Clooney's and Michael Palin's favourite causes, the hazards of being a modern mother (or child), and the comfort of pen and paper. Read Article Celebrity power proves its worth

 

The looking-glass world of death and diets

Jan 06, 2011

The elusive dreams of longevity and slimming, a possible Abba reunion and Pete Postlethwaite's face. Read Article The looking-glass world of death and diets

 

A roundup of the week's news

Dubai Duty Free is convenient for men to do their gift-shopping while waiting for flights. Jeff Topping / The National

Dec 23, 2010

And another thing column: a roundup of the week's news from the headlines: The trouble with airports (snow and men), dressing up to avoid a dressing down, and the limits of licence.  Read Article A roundup of the week's news

 

Best foot forward: this week's roundup

The actor Colin Firth at Madinat Jumeirah this week during the Dubai International Film Festival. Jaime Puebla / The National

Dec 16, 2010

A roundup of news from this week's headlines: Frozen in Hollywood, snowflakes in the UK, snap judgements, royally genuine photographs and an actor who puts people first.  Read Article Best foot forward: this week's roundup

 

Glamour independent of style

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Dec 02, 2010

Brad Pitt demonstrates why leather trousers should never be part of a man's wardrobe unless he's a Hell's Angel. Read Article Glamour independent of style

 

Not just another Tom Cruise stunt

Tom Cruise at the Armani Hotel in the Burj Khalifa, Dubai, where he is filming scenes for his new Mission Impossible film. Amy Leang / The National

Nov 03, 2010

Tom Cruise's stunts, parking rage, farewell to a great man and the pesky problem of bed bugs. Read Article Not just another Tom Cruise stunt

 

Adie urges support for book festival

Oct 28, 2010

The Festival of Literature, updating a clothing label, parking news and the emergence of the male as a commercial fashion prospect. Read Article Adie urges support for book festival

 

Life imitates art in France

Oct 21, 2010

Love and marriage, the insanity of female dieting, the spirit of the French, the appeal of accessible actors, and helpful drivers  Read Article Life imitates art in France

 

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Clumsy Syrian National Coalition needs to prove it is made of the right stuff

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Something of a miracle will be needed for the coveted unity and effectiveness of the Syrian opposition to materialise. Analysis by Phil Sands from the SNC's Istanbul summit  Clumsy Syrian National Coalition needs to prove it is made of the right stuff

UAE rugby hope the kids are all right

JJ Fanucci of Dubai Exiles during the Jebel Ali Sevens Rugby at the Jebel Ali Centre of Excellence, Jebel Ali on the 16th November 2012. Credit: Jake Badger for The National

Freshly relegated, no better time for a youth movement than the present, writes Paul Radley.  UAE rugby hope the kids are all right

Global shift in North American sport

A Nintendo DS Lite portable game system is displayed at Safeco Field in Seattle, Friday, June 29, 2007, prior to an MLB baseball game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Seattle Mariners. Nintento is making a pitch to use its portable DS Lite to allow fans to order food and drinks, watch the live television feed of the game, access stats and scores and play trivia, from their seats during the game. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

In 1992, Major League Baseball commissioner Fay Vincent initially opposed an effort by a Japanese mogul to purchase the Seattle Mariners. Expect more to come.  Global shift in North American sport

Flying cars roar into reality

The Terrafugia Transition lets you fly over traffic and point-to-point between more than 5,000 community airports around the United States. Courtesy Terrafugia

The flying car concept took a while to become reality but in America a company is on the verge of offering a version to the public. While the cost may be high, so is confidence that there is a viable market.  Flying cars roar into reality

Mashallah: what it means, when to say it and why you should

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With Muslim families, you must say "mashallah" with every compliment lest someone think you are jealous and have the evil eye.  Mashallah: what it means, when to say it and why you should

Region in Focus - May 23

National View blog looks at the best images from the last seven days from around the Gulf and across the Middle East.  Region in Focus - May 23

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Sir Bu Nair Island in charge of Sharjah government. One of the UAE’s untouched, natural islands is to be partially developed under new plans by Sharjah to promote eco-tourism.(Photos)

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