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Latest post on 30 June 2014 - 13:57
Thanks ladies for all your answers. <em>edited by aa5207 on 30/06/2014</em>
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Latest post on 19 June 2014 - 11:53
A great dessert idea would be to grate the beets finely and slow cook them with milk (the beets must immerse fully in the milk). Keep stirring them every few minutes. When the beets are cooked add a few spoons of condensed milk and then finally add sugar as per taste. Garnish with Pistachio,saffron and other nuts. You can add a little bit of vanilla essence or cardamon powder for the raw smell to fully vanish.
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Latest post on 19 June 2014 - 11:48
I bake beetroot patties and it is very easy to make. Grate 2-3 beetroots, 1 onion and keep aside. Blend corn and peas paste and mix to the grated beets. Fine chop beans,add corn flour/bread crumbs and spices to the veggies and roll them into flat patties. Bake at 180 C for 20-30 mts. Flip them in between when the sides turn brown. Serve with Ketchup/Sauce. You can substitute with whatever vegetables (baked potatoes, shredded carrots) you have. You can even use cheese instead of the corn flour.
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Latest post on 19 June 2014 - 10:12
As someone who takes the taxis everyday in Dubai, I have never had an "awful" trip. Yes.many lack communication skills and fail to understand basic sentences but it has never been an unpleasant/rude ride for me. On the contrary, I have found them to be very honest and positive in life. IMHO, taxi drivers in Dubai are far better than in other places. Sometimes they do speed but the minute you ask them to slow down, they do it immediately. OP seems to have had a very bad experience which would freak me out as well. <em>edited by aa5207 on 19/06/2014</em>
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Latest post on 10 June 2014 - 07:42
Jamal from golden scissors - 0505882773. He did a great job for us at a nominal price. We heard about him from our EW friends.
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Latest post on 09 June 2014 - 17:09
Sukh Sagar at JBR
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Latest post on 09 June 2014 - 16:52
Thanks a lot wickedangel. This information is golden. AS
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Latest post on 08 June 2014 - 16:19
Thanks Horizon Mum. This seems to be the vague bit. I will check with dnrd perhaps. <em>edited by aa5207 on 08/06/2014</em>
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Latest post on 08 June 2014 - 16:11
Anyone? Thanks. AS
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Latest post on 08 June 2014 - 16:10
When I took mine 7 years ago, it took me atleast 2 months to get the original. Perhaps,you can ask ETS to report your score directly to your PGCE college. http://www.ets.org/toefl/ibt/scores/send/
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Latest post on 08 June 2014 - 11:05
Thanks HorizonMum. My question is on this step [b'>Once your parents enter the country with the entry visa, you must convert it to a residency visa no later than 60 days from the date of entry[/b'> Will my parents need to exit the country to have it converted to a Residency? Thanks, AS <em>edited by aa5207 on 08/06/2014</em>
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Latest post on 20 May 2014 - 18:27
We booked a package to Istanbul with them mainly because of the airline tickets they offered for the dates we wanted to fly(we could not find any online). The hotel they arranged for us was very substandard (3 star rating as per them). My husband and I booked a hotel on our own later and used the free airport pickup drop,sight seeing etc included in the package. The remaining days we were on our own. Hope this helps. This was almost 2 years ago. <em>edited by aa5207 on 20/05/2014</em>
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Latest post on 08 April 2014 - 15:39
Sorry to reopen an old thread. Can someone clarify if the Zen Studio is at media city - building 10 or internet city building 10?
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Latest post on 12 February 2014 - 11:40
Banana Avacado Pudding. http://allrecipes.com/recipe/abc-pudding---avocado-banana-chocolate-delight/
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Latest post on 25 December 2013 - 09:16
@Gentle: The specifics will be really helpful. I am interested in Tomato/Capsicum/Mint specifically.
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Latest post on 25 December 2013 - 09:15
Thank you so much for the information ladies :)
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Latest post on 24 December 2013 - 09:41
Thanks all for your lovely tips :)
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Latest post on 23 December 2013 - 16:15
You could try nail polish remover or kerosene.
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Latest post on 22 December 2013 - 17:01
I agree with cheekymonkey- it is always better to have a discussion in person than do it over phone or other means. You can decipher a lot when you do it in person.
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Latest post on 22 December 2013 - 15:27
Dear Celesti, I feel terribly bad for you and this is something really painful for anyone to go through. Do you really want to postpone talking to your husband? If I were you, I would be more concerned to know why my DH drifted away in the first place than in looking for ways to make the teacher resign. I am not sure how much the teacher is going to be honest with you when you confront her but your husband might be when you do it. My 2 cents, do not postpone this conversation with your DH. You will have a lot of clarity if you have this conversation before you leave. Of course..you might have your own reasons for postponing this. AS
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Latest post on 22 August 2013 - 12:59
I use Himalaya's Gentle Baby Shampoo. It really works for me. Earlier my hair would turn oily every other day now it has gotten better. You get it in most stores in the baby section. <em>edited by aa5207 on 22/08/2013</em>
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Latest post on 04 July 2013 - 10:09
Ladies, I dont know about the library there but if you are ever there do not miss having a cup of tea (Zafran) at the Filli's cafe next to the library. Its a 'dont miss' for all the tea fans :) AS
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Latest post on 25 June 2013 - 10:44
Neuschwanstein castle Lego land near Munich Salzburg in Austria All the car museums in Munich.
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 15:31
Sandy is in such safe and lovely hands :-)
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 14:12
What is the detailed story? Where was she found finally? How did she move away from the watch of the caretaker?
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Latest post on 15 May 2013 - 11:27
grassgreener: I am a beginner.Please let me know your email to contact you. @Natulka: Thanks @Fiona: Thanks for checking. Thanks AS
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Latest post on 08 May 2013 - 21:37
fiona sorry for the late response. Just saw your reply. yes please let me know. Is there an email I can contact you at?
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Latest post on 08 May 2013 - 21:35
and this is the reason for these sudden rains http://www.khaleejtimes.com/kt-article-display-1.asp?xfile=data/weather/2013/May/weather_May4.xml&section=weather
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Latest post on 11 April 2013 - 07:44
I dont know what the public schools charge but it will be German medium in the public schools AFAIK. Please check in www.englishforum.ch or post a new thread with yr questions as they will have accurate information.
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Latest post on 10 April 2013 - 19:12
Lilly: Will your husband's company cover the schooling fees? If you are considering an English/International school be ready to set aside atleast 25,000 CHF per child annually. (http://www.zis.ch/page.cfm?p=289) Rentals- I am guessing you need a 3 bedroom atleast. Check www.homegate.ch for current rentals. Weather - April to November should be managable. December to March will snow and can be pretty cold.
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Latest post on 09 April 2013 - 19:54
Like Pipititimous we also lived in Basel but I used to commute to work to Zurich. I also recommend www.englishforum.ch . It is the best source for info on cost of living, schooling etc. <em>edited by aa5207 on 09/04/2013</em>
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Latest post on 09 April 2013 - 10:15
Yes.
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Latest post on 09 April 2013 - 09:43
My husband and I have the couple's package for 7887 with access to the Lakes, Meadows and Springs centers. There is also a platinum package where you can access any fitness first in UAE.
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Latest post on 20 February 2013 - 13:02
A pack of very good dates? Good for her health too :-)
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Latest post on 13 February 2013 - 20:15
How about flying to Paris in Air France and then taking a train (1.5 hours)?
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Latest post on 28 January 2013 - 07:56
Bubbly - This is my estimate based on our trip recently. You can fly to Amman and rent a car with or without a driver to reach Petra. You can get in touch with the usual car rentals (Thrifty, Europcar,Avis etc). We hired a car with a driver for the trip to Petra. Get one of those Entertainer coupons and see if they have any + one night complimentary stay packages for Dead Sea Resorts. In case your flight reaches late at night to Amman, you can stay at an airport closer to the airport (we did that) and then start driving the next morning. For us, with one of the entertainer coupons it cost us about 350 JD at the Dead Sea's Kempinski and the other night was complimentary. We went in the last minute so if you plan ahead you may find something at a lower price. Entry tickets to Petra- 50 Jordanian Dinar (JD) per person
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Latest post on 14 January 2013 - 14:35
Dear Trixie, We just did a trip over new years for 3 days. Reached Thursday Night at Amman,JO- Stayed at Golden Tulip near Airport. Arranged a car via Thrifty with a driver and left on Friday morning around 7 AM, went via the King's highway. We stopped at Wadi Mousa and Mount Nebo.Reached Petra at 1 ish.We were there till 5 PM. Drove back that night to Dead Sea reached around 9 or so. Spent 2 days at Kempinski Dead Sea. We loved it a lot. Hope this helps you. AS edited by aa5207 on 14/01/2013 edited by aa5207 on 14/01/2013 <em>edited by aa5207 on 14/01/2013</em>
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Latest post on 14 January 2013 - 10:44
Rainyskies: My knowledge is two years old. But the H1 policy is quite the same I think. I do not know much about L1. I have heard it is more flexible than H1. Within H1 as well there are two categories - H1 for non profit like universities,research organizations etc which can be filed roud the clock and has no cap and H1 for profit the usual corportates/privates etc for which you file in April and which becomes current in october. There is also a B1 visa for business visits but that is not long term i think. That is why I think it is very important your husband talks to their VISA specialist. You need to know what the company usually does for non US employees. Based on their company's usual approach you can research further. The US visa is a broad umbrellla. I think it is mandatory for anyone to know what the actual picture is like before you can make a call if you will fit well in that picture.
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Latest post on 14 January 2013 - 10:22
I would recommend you to have a call with your husband's company's US VISA specialist. The US visas for immigrants are subject to a cap. Also, these VISAs become active only at a particular period (For H1 a visa is filed on april 1 and it becomes current only in October).
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Latest post on 14 January 2013 - 10:14
Is your husband an American citizen or a GC holder? If not he must be working on a H1 or L1 visa right?Are you going as his dependent on H1 or L1? I am quite sure that it is not easy to convert from H4 (spouse dependent) to a work visa. I have heard mixed words about L2 (L1 holder's dependent). The US visas are a little different from most countries. I would recommend you completely consider every tiny aspect before you make a move. <em>edited by aa5207 on 14/01/2013</em>
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Latest post on 13 January 2013 - 15:00
Try using a baby shampoo for a while.
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Latest post on 13 January 2013 - 14:34
I would suggest Texas as well. Austin/Houston would be my choice .Good schooling system, cheaper cost of living, affordable in terms of buying a house and the odds of you finding a job are easier. In California or the East coast a salary of 100K can make your situation a little tight. <em>edited by aa5207 on 13/01/2013</em>
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Latest post on 08 January 2013 - 13:42
It took me about 5 months to find one.What area are you looking out for? I found LinkedIn the most useful of all the job sites I used.
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Latest post on 08 January 2013 - 13:33
I agree with Sey83- I bought a croc pair recently in Sun san and sports at Mirdif city center in the price range she mentioned.
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Latest post on 08 January 2013 - 13:31
Tchibos is in Ibn Battuta Mall and should be there in other malls too.
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Latest post on 08 January 2013 - 11:37
Sorry to hijack a year old thread but has anyone registered their bone marrow sample here in Dubai? I will later call the number mentioned in the gulfnews article.
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Latest post on 06 January 2013 - 19:40
It starts from the 15th apparently. I asked the driver today as well. His reply was the 15th.
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Latest post on 25 December 2012 - 12:53
I am not a christian and we dont celebrate Christmas. When I was 5 or 6 I had a friend who used to tell me all about what Santa had gifted her. One Chrsitmas eve (6 or 7 years old) I went to the store and bought myself a small fancy pen and put it inside the stocking under my pillow. The next morning I ran to the hall and proudly announced to my parents and older sister what Santa had gifted me. They kind of looked at each other and then started laughing . My sister then later made me confess the truth and the bubble burst. This is my greatest memory of XMAS :D
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Latest post on 23 December 2012 - 12:44
Thank you ladies for your input :-)
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Latest post on 12 December 2012 - 22:04
For me it is always www.amazon.com :-)
 
 
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