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What Others Are Doing  

A new study shows that the world would greatly benefit from using reflective technologies to reflect the sun’s heat rather than always relying on electricity to cool our homes.  Find out more about how this study worked in “Green Energy News.”  

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What You Can Do 

With all of the pollution in the air these days, many people are always looking for ways to purify the air in their homes.  Now the solution may be as close as your home humidifier.  Find out how in “Life Tips.”

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Emeril’s new cookbook “Farm to Fork” brings sustainable cooking to a whole new, sophisticated level.  Read more about Emeril’s sustainable cooking movement in “The Daily Green.”

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August 9 – September 18, 2010:

Take a stroll through 21st century Dubai at Art Couture gallery, which is offering an exhibition titled “Glimpses of Arabia from Different Eyes.”  The exhibition features work by various artists.

Now – August 15, 2010:

There’s still time to check out “Iraq: Transition to Peace” at the Portfolio Gallery.  The photographs in this exhibition come from renowned American photojournalist Tina Hager. 

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Now – September 16, 2010:  

Take in a wide variety of works in many different medias at Tashkeel Gallery.  “Made in Tashkeel” features work by Tashkeel members and workshop participants.

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Treat Yourself

Did you know that what you eat after exercise could be the entire reason you aren’t losing weight?  Find out which foods to avoid by checking out Mercola Peak Fitness.

Volunteer

For a great art experience and a chance to support local artists in the community, check out The Flying House.  The gallery is a non-profit institution which promotes Emirati artists.  You’ll find a collection of art from the Emirati Contemporary art movement, dating from the first days of the United Arab Emirates, to today.

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Help people around the world who are suffering.  If you want to reach out to refugees living with HIV, or you want to provide relief to refugees in Kyrgyzstan or another particular country around the world, the UN Refugee Agency will help you.  Since 1950 the agency has helped 50 million people start their lives over again.  You can help by donating, raising awareness about the problems of refugees, or volunteering.