Month: May 2009
My Letters – THE NATIONAL – Lifts to carry pedestrians to safety
This is an interesting topic which I have vehemently followed since the time this new innovation was installed. I read with interest the progressive measures planned by the authorities. My concern is how many incidents will have to be watched or heard till the time it is implemented. In fact even this morning, I witnessed with utmost shock the passage of an employee to one of the offices in Abu Dhabi Mall, talking on the mobile ignoring the ongoing truck traffic. The driver and luckily other drivers had enough time to respond and a fatality was avoided. I strongly feel that the delay to ongoing truck traffic by reducing the flow duration will be minimal as the traffic flow is not that heavy when compared to other areas. In addition, the longer the duration of the signal in front of the mall for traffic, the higher the tendency to speed up for cars and many times the stretch from Beach Rotana to Le Meridien Hotel looks like a racing track for some. Several attempts to highlight this danger has been responded lightly despite of clear conviction by every one that there is danger waiting out there. Some emergency measures should be taken as this is one of the busiest and most heavily used pedestrian crossing in the city, and that too in front of the most frequented mall by the youth. I hope we are pro-active to a danger rather than reactive to one, after it happens.
In reference to Mr. Bowler’s comments on this dangerous crossing, as regular viewer of things happening out there, I feel it will be impossible to post police or specially trained guards on 24 hrs duty. Because, many times, I have seen police warden fining those who cross carelessly and the moment they move from there, the process repeats. However, countdown time is an option, which could be tested, as it will give them a definite time to wait.
Best regards,
Ramesh Menon
Abu Dhabi
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My Letters – THE NATIONAL – Concrete steps needed to protect children on buses
Today in History – 19 May
1995 World’s youngest doctor, Balamurali Ambati, 17, graduates Mount Sinai
1900 World’s longest railroad tunnel (Simplon) links Italy and Switzerland, opens
1896 1st auto (Benz) to arrive in Netherlands
1885 1st mass production of shoes (Jan Matzeliger in Lynn, Massachusetts)
1848 1st department store opens
1802 French Order of Legion d’Honneur forms
1662 Uniformity Act of England goes into effect
History created – 18 May
2009 Sri Lankan Tamil Tiger rebel chief Velupillai Prabhakaran killed by Army
2009 Sharjah Municipality launches parking call service
2009 flydubai, UAE’s second low-cost carrier unveiled its first Boeing 737-800
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My Letters – THE NATIONAL – Is your school desperately in need of a makeover?
Today in History – 18 May
1978 Italy legalizes abortion
1951 U.N. moves headquarters to New York City
1652 Rhode Island enacts 1st law declaring slavery illegal
1642 Montreal Canada founded
History created – 17 May
2009 Oman Scientists Develop Technique to Detect Oil Spill
2009 Women won four seats in Kuwait’s parliament
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Grand Carnatic Music Concert by Shri T V Sankaranarayanan in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Dear UAE Music Lovers,
We have great pleasure in inviting you, your family and friends to a Grand Carnatic Classical Recital by the Renowned Musician Sangeetha Kalanidhi Shri T V Sankaranarayanan and party on 22nd and 23rd May 2009 in Dubai and Abu Dhabi respectively.
Please find attached the formal Invitation and the location maps for the venues in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. For any information regarding the concert and sponsorship, you may contact mantradubai@gmail.com.
We look forward to meeting you at the Concert and hope you enjoy the event. Please forward to other interested rasikas.
Today in History – 17 May
1993 Intel’s new Pentium processor is unveiled
1960 1st atomic reactor system patents, J W Flora of Canoga Park, California
1939 1st sports telecast-Columbia vs Princeton-college baseball
1920 1st De Havilland double-decker flight (London) lands in Schiphol
1920 1st flight by Dutch airlines KLM (Koninklijke-Luchtvaart-Maatschappij)
1620 1st merry-go-round seen at a fair (Philippapolis, Turkey)
History created – 16 May
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2009 Congress led UPA sweep election results in India
2009 US astronauts equip Hubble on third spacewalk
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SAARC UAE Exchange Xpress Money Cup 2009 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium Abu Dhabi
SAARC UAE Exchange Xpress Money Cup 2009 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium Abu Dhabi
SAARC UAE Exchange Xpress Money Cup 2009 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium Abu Dhabi
Indian Ambassador’s XI lift SAARC UAE Exchange Xpress Money Cup 2009 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium Abu Dhabi.
In the exciting finals, in which Pakistan Ambassador’s XI batted first, they scored 166 runs in the alloted 15 overs. Kashif Butt, who was consistant throughout this tournament scored 39 runs and Razik Khan scored 55 in quick time. For India XI, Jayaprakash was the pick of the bowlers and returned with match figures of 2-24. It was Naeemuddin’s turn then for Indian Ambassador’s XI with some hard hits over the fence for his 61 not out. His overall performance with bat and ball earned him the Man of the Match award and India XI reached the target easily with 3 balls remaining.
A few interesting moments from the evening.
Kapil Dev enjoying the match with Indian Ambassadro HE Talmiz Ahmed
Padmashri Dr. B. R. Shetty enjoying the match with Ambassador of Sri Lanka
Oppana – a dance programme by children held between the matches.
Gujarati dance programme by children held between the matches.
Sri Lankan dance programme by children held between the matches.
Finals between Indian Ambassador’s XI and Pakistan Ambassador’s XI in progress.
Finals between Indian Ambassador’s XI and Pakistan Ambassador’s XI in progress – a wicket falls and a moment of success.
Finals between Indian Ambassador’s XI and Pakistan Ambassador’s XI in progress.
Marvan Attappattu – ex-Sri Lankan Captain posing for a photo with a fan.
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