We thought it would be a challenge to put together a "cold" playlist that didn't include Christmas songs, but thanks to a wide range of suggestions, we came up with a long list. Some of these songs are about winter or longing for summer; some of them just play off words that have to do with ice and cold; and some of them put us in a chilly mood. Listen and intrepret for yourself
Cold Desert, Kings of Leon
The Cold Part, Modest Mouse
Winterlong, Neil Young
Northern Sky, Nick Drake
A Cold Wind Blows Through Your Door, Bill Ricchini
Olsen Olsen, Sigur Rós
Neighbourhood #1, Arcade Fire
Blood Bank, Bon Iver
River, Joni Mitchell
A Hazy Shade Of Winter, Simon & Garfunkel
Waitin' On A Sunny Day, Bruce Springsteen
November Rain, Guns N' Roses
Shiver, Coldplay
In the Cold, Cold Night, White Stripes
Coldest Winter, Kanye West
Frozen, Madonna
Winter, Tori Amos
Song For A Winter's Night, Sarah McLachlan
Cold December, Matt Costa
Killing Moon (All Night Version), Echo And The Bunnymen
Aphex Twin, Selected Ambient Works, Vol. II (entire album)
Eisbaer, Groovezone
By-Tor and the Snow Dog, Rush
Life In A Northern Town, The Dream Academy
Cold As Ice, Foreigner
Too Cool, Camp Rock
Cool For Cats, Squeeze
Ice Ice Baby, Vanilla Ice
Pink Frost, The Chills
Endlessly, Mercury Rev
Joga, Björk
Hockey Night In Canada theme song
This little gem - 100 Ways To Save The Planet Without Breaking A Sweat - contains energy-saving tips for all seasons. Here are a few of the more creative ones:
41. "Get into salads." (Saves energy by not using the stove.)
63. "Be ready when the cab arrives." (Saves the engine from idling.)
6. "Don't forget that flasks keep things cool as well as hot." (Helps you avoid buying bottled water.)
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UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
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Uefa Champions League semi-final, second leg result:
Ajax 2-3 Tottenham
Tottenham advance on away goals rule after tie ends 3-3 on aggregate
Final: June 1, Madrid
What the law says
Micro-retirement is not a recognised concept or employment status under Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations (as amended) (UAE Labour Law). As such, it reflects a voluntary work-life balance practice, rather than a recognised legal employment category, according to Dilini Loku, senior associate for law firm Gateley Middle East.
“Some companies may offer formal sabbatical policies or career break programmes; however, beyond such arrangements, there is no automatic right or statutory entitlement to extended breaks,” she explains.
“Any leave taken beyond statutory entitlements, such as annual leave, is typically regarded as unpaid leave in accordance with Article 33 of the UAE Labour Law. While employees may legally take unpaid leave, such requests are subject to the employer’s discretion and require approval.”
If an employee resigns to pursue micro-retirement, the employment contract is terminated, and the employer is under no legal obligation to rehire the employee in the future unless specific contractual agreements are in place (such as return-to-work arrangements), which are generally uncommon, Ms Loku adds.
A State of Passion
Directors: Carol Mansour and Muna Khalidi
Stars: Dr Ghassan Abu-Sittah
Rating: 4/5
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Inter Milan 2 (Vecino 65', Barella 83')
Verona 1 (Verre 19' pen)
Specs
Engine: Electric motor generating 54.2kWh (Cooper SE and Aceman SE), 64.6kW (Countryman All4 SE)
Power: 218hp (Cooper and Aceman), 313hp (Countryman)
Torque: 330Nm (Cooper and Aceman), 494Nm (Countryman)
On sale: Now
Price: From Dh158,000 (Cooper), Dh168,000 (Aceman), Dh190,000 (Countryman)
In numbers: China in Dubai
The number of Chinese people living in Dubai: An estimated 200,000
Number of Chinese people in International City: Almost 50,000
Daily visitors to Dragon Mart in 2018/19: 120,000
Daily visitors to Dragon Mart in 2010: 20,000
Percentage increase in visitors in eight years: 500 per cent
Benefits of first-time home buyers' scheme
- Priority access to new homes from participating developers
- Discounts on sales price of off-plan units
- Flexible payment plans from developers
- Mortgages with better interest rates, faster approval times and reduced fees
- DLD registration fee can be paid through banks or credit cards at zero interest rates
It Was Just an Accident
Director: Jafar Panahi
Stars: Vahid Mobasseri, Mariam Afshari, Ebrahim Azizi, Hadis Pakbaten, Majid Panahi, Mohamad Ali Elyasmehr
Rating: 4/5
Empire of Enchantment: The Story of Indian Magic
John Zubrzycki, Hurst Publishers
