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Express News Service When I picked the Amazon Original animated superhero series Invincible for this column, I wondered if it was perhaps too escapist a choice. But at times like these, when this world and its horrors get too much to handle, we could all use a little escape. Based on Robert Kirkman’s comic book of the same name, Invincible is a world unto itself and that was a big draw for me. It doesn’t try to comment on our world or make big statements; just builds its own universe and un...

Invincible has made for a blast of an animated series so far. The show brings some great action, a storyline that comes with twists and turns, and serves not necessarily as a spoof of superhero films, but as a definite and clear subversion of a genre that has become quite populated in the last decade and change. With its roots in animation, Invincible also has...quite possibly the best voice cast we’ve ever seen. We’re talking 2021 Academy Award nominees, multiple Academy Award winners, a...

As the weather heats up, it’s time for families to cool off with an aquatic adventure 1 of 11 Dubai is the ideal water park destination for families – with balmy, warm weather, there’s no chance of getting cold in between slides, and its child-friendly environment means that kids are always well catered for. But with so many aquatic adventures to choose from, how to pick which one to go to? Here are some of the top water park picks - all of which are following COVID rule...

From picnics to barbecues, and magic shows to interactive art, the weekend starts here 1 of 13 HAVE A KID-FRIENDLY BEACH BBQ AT RIVA: Rock up to Riva Beach Club on The Palm this Friday for a tasty, kid-friendly BBQ lunch by the pool and beach. Enjoy a full day of access to Riva’s pristine private beach and picturesque pool, plus unlimited freshly grilled BBQ platters and free-flowing beverages. DETAILS: Family BBQ every Friday in April, 1-4pm, Dh325pp, Dh75 for kids age 4-1...

Family friendly fun, deals, activities and learning across Dubai during Spring Break 1 of 16 GET GROUP DISCOUNTS AT BOLLYWOOD PARKS DUBAI: Bollywood Parks theme park at Dubai Parks and Resorts is running a discounted ticket offer for Spring Break. Take the whole family along to enjoy the worlds tallest swing ride, as well as many family-friendly and thrilling attractions and spectacular performances, and enjoy the amazing promotional prices. DETAILS: Bollywood Parks Spring off...

Legoland Water Park reopens DUBAI, 7 days ago Legoland Water Park has announced the re-opening of its gates to the public from April 1 – welcoming families with children aged 2-12 to swim, play and build memories together.    Opening during the Spring break holidays, the water park will make for the perfect family day trip adventure Thursday to Saturdays, with a limited time bonus of free access to Legoland Dubai theme park after 5:00 pm for Water Park ticket holders.   Families can ...

Two Jewish children from Lakewood, NJ, last Friday put on afro wigs, blackfaces, and hoodies with the words Black Lives Matter in the back; and two other Jewish kids also put on afro wigs and blackfaces, but with Dashiki robes, and went around the neighborhood spreading holiday cheer. A local woman said she took pictures of the kids and posted them on Facebook. Ocean County NAACP President Fred Rush saw them. He was offended, for the obvious reason that when a black person sees a white kid in b...

LAKEWOOD - A prominent member of Lakewoods Orthodox Jewish community said Monday he plans to meet with the local NAACP chapter president to discuss a controversy that erupted after several children were seen dressed in blackface and Black Lives Matter costumes during last weeks Purim celebrations. Rabbi Aaron Kotler, president of Lakewoods Beth Medrash Govoha, the largest Orthodox Jewish yeshiva outside of Israel, said in an email that  he planned to arrange a meeting with Fred Rush, hea...

Lakewood community condemns photos of children in blackface posted to social media Updated Mar 02, 2021; Lakewood community leaders on Monday condemned photos taken in a township neighborhood showing children in blackface. The pictures spread on social media over the weekend following celebrations of the Jewish holiday Purim. Ocean County NAACP president Fred Rush said he witnessed children wearing blackface, afro wigs and “Black Lives Matter” sweatshirts on Ponderosa Drive and Pine Street...

After Lakewood children wore costumes in blackface for Purim, leaders of the NAACP and Orthodox Jewish community are looking to stop it in the future.