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On wishing farewell to Malavika Kamaraju and welcoming new editor Karen Pasquali Jones – Friday magazine

Posted on October 21, 2011 Updated on June 6, 2015

On wishing farewell to Malavika Kamaraju and welcoming new editor Karen Pasquali Jones – Friday magazine Dt. 21.10.2011

This entry was posted in Clicks and writes, Gulf News, Letters to the editor, Opinion 2011.

No use for pocket full of small coins – THE NATIONAL Dt. 18.10.2011 – Letters to the editor

Posted on October 18, 2011 Updated on June 6, 2015

No use for pocket full of small coins

I recently conducted a casual check at groceries, supermarkets, restaurants and money exchange centres to gauge views on small coins. And I found that none of them are interested in the smaller denomination coins, especially 25-fil coins.

In fact, these small pieces of metal are not even accepted in the parking machines or the bus coin-drop boxes.

Relevant authorities should do something to reduce this imbalance, and machines and drop boxes should be modified to accept smaller denomination coins.

Ramesh Menon, Abu Dhabi

To read it in original, please visit The National online.

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Fines for talking – GULF NEWS Dt 18.10.2011 – Letters to the editor

Posted on October 18, 2011 Updated on June 6, 2015

Fines for talking

I strongly suggest the police not only fine those who cross the road in non-designated areas but also fine people who cross the road while talking on the phone. Talking on the phone without a handset and messaging are all very common practices and people take it lightly, forgetting that it is either their own or a fellow road user’s life that they are playing with. In addition, the majority of minibuses do not strictly enforce the use of seat belts. Traffic safety is a habit to be inculcated and takes a long time to get used to. It is a continuous effort and I hope organisations and associations take part in reminding the public of the importance of adhering to safety laws on the road.

From Mr Ramesh Menon
Abu Dhabi

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This entry was posted in Clicks and writes, Gulf News, HSE, Letters to the editor, Opinion 2011.

Vote for Bu Tinah as one of the new 7 wonders of nature of the world

Posted on October 17, 2011 Updated on June 6, 2015

Ali Al Saloom EAD’s Environmental Awareness Ambassador with Ayesh Al-Blooshi, Aquaculture scientist and Marine Biologist of EAD and Dr Salim Javed, Biodeversity Assessment and Monitoring Expert of EAD.

Bu Tinah Island coverage on DubaiONE

Emirati Island -Bu Tinah in Abu Dhabi.wmv

Ali Al Saloom EAD’s Environmental Awareness Ambassador

speaking on the importance of preserving our environment.

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Organisations and individuas in UAE are coming out with full support to make this dream come true in various. Here is an example of TOTAL UAE, naming one of their brand new meeting room as “Bu Tinah” after this prestigious and historic site now in contention for becoming the new 7 wonders of the world.

Vote for Bu Tinah as one of the new 7 wonders of nature of the world

Support Bu Tinah Text Bu Tinah to 3888 Vote online at http://www.n7w.com/

Visit The Bu Tinah Experience : http://www.butinah.ae/en/

Read how you can support us: http://www.butinah.ae/en/support.php

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Vote for Bu Tinah as one of the 7 new wonders of the nature of the world

or bookmark a link of my blog section named Vote for Bu Tinah

http://clicksandwrites.blogspot.com/search/label/Vote%20for%20Bu%20Tinah

Please do take a few minutes and Vote for Bu Tinah at http://www.n7w.com

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This is the Indian Senior Volley Ball team on their way back to Madras after winning a prestigious tournament. I met them at Abu Dhabi Duty Free. There was no fanfare, no one even asking them who they were.

I happened to meet them, the Indian Senior Men’s Volley Ball Team members at the Abu Dhabi Duty Free on 28th August 2011. They were returning to Madras via Abu Dhabi after winning the 18TH NURSULTAN NAZARBAYEV PRESIDENT’S CUP INTERNATIONAL VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT ALMATY, KAZAKHSTAN beating Tunisia in the finals held on 27th August.

Watching those unsung heroes moving around silently and unattended, I was thinking of the scenario then and there, if it were players from Cricket or other sports. I wish there exists a strong campaign to Promote All Sports Simultaneously (I call it Campaign PASS) so that all athletes get due share of accolades and privileges.

They were with established Volley Ball coach Mr. Sridhar.

Repeatedly, I was thinking, if this group belonged to a Ranji trophy or IPL team playing in India. No sports, other than Cricket get due recognition and popularity. Forget about the rewards for those who pursue it.

No wonder children or parents do not favor other sports these days. Money matters. Popularity too.

Indian Sports Ministry should come out with more support, as do organisations and individuals.

Sad to say, I send this photo and news of the victorious return to several news media. But none were interested. Obviously, they are not cricketers!!!

These athletes do deserve due credits.

Ramesh Menon

16 October 2011

This entry was posted in Campaign Pass, Clicks and writes, Mind Speaks, Sports +, Sports Reviews.

Beauty of Bu Tinah – Short Take – Gulf Today Dt. 15.10.2011

Posted on October 15, 2011 Updated on June 6, 2015

Beauty of Beauty of Bu Tinah – Short Take – Gulf Today Dt. 15.10.2011

Off the western coastline of Abu Dhabi lies a unique wonder of nature, wild and undisturbed by human activity. The Bu Tinah Island.

It is now one of the 28 official finalists for the New7Wonders of Nature, a campaign where people worldwide can vote and nominate the seven most remarkable, beautiful or otherwise awe-inspiring natural locations and features on our planet.

Bu Tinah is host to critical marine habitats containing internationally important species. Seabirds such as the flamingo and the osprey, diverse species of dolphins and endangered turtles, including hawksbills and greens, are all found in and around Bu Tinah.

The island’s waters are also home to the planet’s second largest population of dugongs, a large marine mammal that is globally threatened.

Bu Tinah Island, rich in biodiversity, lies within the Marawah Marine Biosphere Reserve. The biosphere reserve is the region’s first and largest Unesco designated marine biosphere reserve. Closed to visitors, fishing and the collection of turtle eggs are prohibited on Bu Tinah Island. Its continued survival and protection must be ensured.

A special campaign to vote Bu Tinah as one of the new seven wonders of nature has been initiated by the Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi. You may visit online http://www.vote7.com and use the “vote now” option to choose your seven wonders.

An exhibition with a daily presentation has also been organised by EAD at Abu Dhabi Corniche to intensify the campaign to vote for Bu Tinah. It is informative for children and adults alike. Visitors can vote in the designated kiosks set specially inside a dome-shaped replica of this nature’s treasure. Act fast, only 27 more days to end this campaign. Let us make Bu Tinah one of the seven new wonders.

Ramesh Menon

To read it in original, please visit GULF TODAY online