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Latest post on 17 March 2014 - 20:41
Cafelate, Are you dealing with Network? Normally they get in touch with you first and inform you that the customer has queried a debited amount, and can you verify the actual transaction by providing a receipt with a signature. This has happened to us a few times, where the customer had forgotten about the transaction, tried to pull a fast one or their card was stolen. They don't normally take the funds out without contacting you first, but it can happen. Check your bank statement regularly, mistakes are sometimes made, and keep your credit transaction receipts for around 6 months for such eventualities. Do you have CCTV? If you have the credit card transaction receipt with the signature they will get back in touch with the customer and refund you. <em>edited by Alismum on 17/03/2014</em>
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Latest post on 15 March 2014 - 13:27
I had a bit of a look a few times, but sometimes the picture looked as if it was clouds I was looking at rather than sea. Have they put the satellite images on there of the Indian ocean as well??
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Latest post on 13 March 2014 - 22:32
Try here http://www.limbtech.com/cpg/ http://www.mobilitygulf.com/prosthetics.html <em>edited by Alismum on 13/03/2014</em>
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Latest post on 11 March 2014 - 13:30
Prayers and thoughts for the families of all those missing. Just read that the two stolen passports were used by Iranians who were seeking asylum in Europe. A young man of 19, his mum was meeting him in Frankfurt and he was using one of the stolen passports. [url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/malaysia-airlines-stolen-passport-user-was-asylum-seeker-from-iran-1.2567697'>link[/url'> Edit: added a different link <em>edited by Alismum on 11/03/2014</em>
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Latest post on 07 March 2014 - 12:27
The definition does say some degree of planning involved/previous consideration, but you are right who knows and it's at the judges discretion ultimately. Premeditation Legal Definition: (US not SA) [url=http://www.duhaime.org/LegalDictionary/P/Premeditation.aspx'>link[/url'> [i'>"Premeditation means the defendant formed the specific intent to kill the victim for some period of time, however short, before the actual killing. Deliberation means that the intent to kill was formed while defendant was in a cool state of blood and not under the influence of a violent passion suddenly aroused by sufficient provocation. Significantly, however, cool state of blood does not mean an absence of passion and emotion. Rather, under state law, a defendant may deliberate, may premeditate although prompted and to a large extent controlled by passion at the time. Indeed, if the design to kill was formed with deliberation and premeditation, it is immaterial that defendant was in a passion or excited when the design was carried into effect. Thus a killing committed during the course of a quarrel or scuffle may yet constitute first degree murder provided the defendant formed the intent to kill in a cool state of blood before the quarrel or scuffle began and the killing during the quarrel was the product of this earlier formed intent. Additionally, it is sufficient that the processes of premeditation and deliberation occur prior to, and not simultaneously with, the killing."[/i'>
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Latest post on 07 March 2014 - 12:14
QueenL, he IS being tried for pre-meditated murder, those are the charges against him. . So does this mean that if he is found not guilty for pre-meditated murder, then he might not get a lesser charge, that the verdict is either guilty of pre-meditated murder or accident, those are the two options? If this is the case then he could be let off scot free.
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Latest post on 07 March 2014 - 11:49
I think perhaps there was some sort of altercation, threats from OP and she ran into the bathroom with her phone (?), locked the door and she may have threatened to call the police, or expose something about him. In a fit of anger (or panic at what could ensue) shots were fired. Realizing what he had done and probably with remorse, he tried to cover his tracks saying he thought he was shooting an intruder. I don't think it was pre-meditated, more a crime of passion. I don't know anything about the SA legal system, also not sure what the outcome might be, but I would think not guilty to murder, but guilty to manslaughter maybe????. <em>edited by Alismum on 07/03/2014</em>
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Latest post on 03 March 2014 - 20:07
Here's the TV guide and Corrie is on ITV at 7:30pm. http://www.tvcatchup.com/guide.html How far behind is the UK, 4 hours? then you can watch it 11:30 (oh dear you will be in bed Tattie) Never mind, I think you may be able to catch up here http://www.tvcatchup.com/programme/309384 (corrie catchup) http://www.tvcatchup.com/vod/catchup <em>edited by Alismum on 03/03/2014</em>
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Latest post on 03 March 2014 - 20:02
Can I be honest Tattie and say that despite the fact that I have the telly thing on my browser I hardly watch TV myself. Is Corrie usually on ITV?, if so then yes it will be what's shown tonight in the UK. Just gonna have a look for you :)
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Latest post on 03 March 2014 - 16:25
For your PC, if you have Chrome, there's an extension for UKTV and an extension for a VeePee-N. Firefox probably have the same as well. Works fine (little bit of lag sometimes). <em>edited by Alismum on 03/03/2014</em>
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Latest post on 23 February 2014 - 22:13
I was induced with my second. They started the induction at 9am, about 1.30pm I started to have strong contractions and he was born at 2pm. I had no pain relief and it was quite quick really. <em>edited by Alismum on 23/02/2014</em>
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Latest post on 23 February 2014 - 22:02
On Dubizzle if you do a search for Arabic Tutor, there are quite a few,not sure if they are near SC though, but maybe they will come to your home. This [url=http://87421a79fde09fda7e57-79445249ccb41a60f7b99c8ef6df8604.r12.cf3.rackcdn.com/4/2014/2/22/da47eec5f5e4fbede486edcb042887271794d5b7/main.jpeg'>one[/url'> will I think, and is the first one in the list on DB. You will find tutors under Community, Education. <em>edited by Alismum on 23/02/2014</em>
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Latest post on 21 February 2014 - 10:43
Katnip, Can't you just use a HDMI cable?, I got mine for about 20 Dirhams in C4. I use it to stream from PC to TV.
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Latest post on 17 February 2014 - 14:08
SimpleDimple, you might have missed the boat. They gave 3 months to revert back to the old package when they introduced it back on 1st Sept. [i'>Customers will be automatically upgraded to the more expensive but "improved" 8Mbps service from September 1, but have three months to unsubscribe and return to their previous plan[/i'>. Give it a try anyway, you never know.
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Latest post on 13 February 2014 - 16:07
Check here http://study.com/academy/course/index.html
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Latest post on 12 February 2014 - 13:45
Speaking of… I posted an ad for a house maid in the classified section of EW and i got the weirdest and funniest response yesterday. The call was about 930ish and the number on the caller ID was a +44 and the woman who spoke claimed she was from Thailand and was working for a local lady but the lady is now ill and has to go to the US for treatment so she is looking for a new mistress. She went on to tell me she was a servant and enjoyed being a servant and thats all she's ever wanted to be! She claimed that in order to be a good fit for our family she had to be our slave literally and if thats what I was looking for??? I tried to take the call serious but it truly wasn't… It had to be a prank. The stuff this lady was saying was crazy… she was like i have to rub your feet every day and I have to serve you. I was like thanks lady but NO one deserves to be anyones slave and NO we would NOt be a good fit. Anyways just an FYI, these forums are really not as secure as we think they r and beware of the woman wanting to be a SLAVE. Hot Chocolate, I am having a feeling of deja vu, I am sure someone mentioned a similar call a while back after advertising for a maid. Can anyone else remember, or did I dream it :)
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Latest post on 11 February 2014 - 07:52
Definitely a good business to be in. When I visited here around 10 years ago, there were a few schools that were quite inexpensive, around 8-15,000AED per year. A couple years later these schools were closed, given a bit of a revamp, lick of paint etc. and when reopened the fees were 5-6 times higher, and they had no problem getting bums on seats. <em>edited by Alismum on 11/02/2014</em>
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Latest post on 10 February 2014 - 13:43
And they say my sons can't come into the bathroom with me? Who says that? My eldest came into the loos with me until he was about 11, and thereafter I stood outside the male toilets for him. I will do the same for my youngest as well til he's about 11-12. I have seen ladies fully covered bring in their sons with them.
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Latest post on 08 February 2014 - 15:03
Hows the roads up there Tiptoptoni? I hope you managed to make your appointment. [url=http://www.emirates247.com/news/emirates/only-1-lane-to-be-closed-during-dubai-cycling-championship-today-2014-02-08-1.537536'>link[/url'>
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Latest post on 08 February 2014 - 09:53
Cornish Pixie is right, it's about 20 mins. I saw the cyclists ride down JBR on Thurs whilst waiting for the school bus. There was traffic down Al Sofouh road up until about 5 mins before the cyclists, then the police stopped the traffic and the cyclists took about 10 mins to pass by, after that within about 5 mins the traffic was up and running again and the police left. Yes there was a bit of a backlog, and the bus was late because it took a different route, but really it wasn't as bad as it had been portrayed. In fact I thought it all ran smoothly to be honest. I hope that Saturday runs just as well down SZR and you manage to get to your appointment in time. Leave a little bit earlier.
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Latest post on 06 February 2014 - 17:06
School bus was 40 mins late, managed to see all the cyclists down JBR. Kids watched the cyclists from the school bus. Not too bad really. <em>edited by Alismum on 06/02/2014</em>
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Latest post on 04 February 2014 - 21:40
You are right ladies, I see the message now that I have turned on the TV. DU put their fees up by a substantial amount as well a couple months ago.....sucks!!!!!
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Latest post on 04 February 2014 - 17:16
I still have it on mine and have Basic Package. Go and try set up favourites again, it's either channel 206 or 208 (haven't got TV on at the moment)
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Latest post on 26 January 2014 - 21:48
Hope everyone managed to get through the day without too much trouble. I have been sick for the last two days, so I have done my two days this week already :)
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Latest post on 24 January 2014 - 10:12
[u'>Investigations reveal ‘no incident’ of kidnapping attempt at Mall of Emirates[/u'> [i'>The statement described a case of a misunderstanding that was brought on with a “distressed” child that was assisted by a couple in locating its parent. It continued: “The facts of the matter are that a man and a woman stopped to assist a clearly distressed child that they believed had become lost in the mall. “The couple attempted to help the child find its parent(s) and fortunately within moments they found the mother of the child close by and the situation had resolved itself very quickly.”[/i'> http://www.emirates247.com/news/emirates/investigations-reveal-no-incident-of-kidnapping-attempt-at-mall-of-emirates-2014-01-23-1.535843
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Latest post on 23 January 2014 - 08:23
So who's in for Sunday. :) I'm there with you Tattie and other ladies, really need to drop a stone. Sunday and Tuesday are the days then :)
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Latest post on 16 January 2014 - 22:39
Don't know anymore details but according to The National, the management of MOE confirmed the incident and it's now being reviewed by the police who are investigating. Will have to wait and see. [i'>“The mall has visible and accessible presence of security across all public areas, in addition to monitoring cameras, which are operating 24/7. “The student from Jebel Ali School is well and safe. The alleged incident is being reviewed by Dubai Police for further investigation and we are lending our full support to the authorities.”[/i'> <em>edited by Alismum on 16/01/2014</em>
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Latest post on 16 January 2014 - 22:33
Also you can check with the property management company of your building, as they sometimes do pest control as well as maintenance etc. if you are in JBR, the property management is Taziz and they do the pest control for 100AED.
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Latest post on 16 January 2014 - 22:23
Twirl, I would take her for the first year, then consider it again for next year, especially since you have a car. If I had a car myself then I would drive my kids to school. My youngest son was in FS2 when he started going on bus (I have no car). I took him on the metro for the first term and it was a real slog, so I spoke to the bus folks (STS), the other class mums whose kids travelled by bus and the teacher and decided to go ahead and put him on the bus. In FS1 and FS2, they are escorted to and from the bus and into the classroom by the conductor/helper, but from Grade 1 they go alone from bus to class (the teacher/assistant takes them to the bus in the afternoon). TBH I'm glad I put him on the bus, as some of his classmates are already on there and he sits near some little boys on the bus who he really likes. The driver has been the same guy the whole 3 years and the Filipino bus conductor (woman) is lovely and really strict with the kids. All the buses have CCTVs and AC. It's a 25 min trip. <em>edited by Alismum on 16/01/2014</em>
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Latest post on 16 January 2014 - 13:48
http://www.emirates247.com/crime/local/stranger-danger-child-abduction-attempt-at-mall-has-dubai-parents-on-guard-2014-01-16-1.534947
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Latest post on 15 January 2014 - 22:15
Seem to recall there is a pupil at English College who performed at the recent Alicia Keys concert. Sorry, can't remember his name, but someone on here will probably know him. I remember Amelia, he's called Josh [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXpcdR8FW0c&hd=1'>link of him playing guitar[/url'> and is the nephew of HorizonMum2 here http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/topic215245-my-nephews-the-opening-act-at-the-alicia-keys-concert.aspx https://www.facebook.com/Josh96J <em>edited by Alismum on 15/01/2014</em>
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Latest post on 13 January 2014 - 21:19
Phool_Bibi, they sell the Bitter gourd juice in Geant, Green bottle from Kerala in the Indian food section, about 14Dirhams. I bought some once, and did try it, was yacky, but you could mix it with some juice.
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Latest post on 13 January 2014 - 13:41
Speak to a gardener (there's usually a lot working in Springs, they have a network :) ), I bet one of them could get you something to carry it. You could tip them for helping out.
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Latest post on 13 January 2014 - 13:38
I would keep out of it - none of you business (unless the person is sleeping with your hubby in which case I would make an issue of it) lol agree
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Latest post on 13 January 2014 - 13:34
Sorry you had to encounter this woman DR, I would have been dumbfounded as well, she showed herself up big time, maybe she's a poster here. She'll get her just deserts in good time, karma is a b*tch. Pity you didn't cough her way. <em>edited by Alismum on 13/01/2014</em>
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Latest post on 13 January 2014 - 12:27
I don't know whether you looked into the Newcastle University research into reversing Diabetes 2. I sent all the details to one of my relatives, but can't give you any feedback at the moment, as he's yet to start it. Here's the info below if you haven't already seen it. http://www.ncl.ac.uk/magres/research/diabetes/reversal.htm
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Latest post on 05 January 2014 - 15:42
Hi Monkeyface, Whats the make of AC? perhaps there's a technical manual online. ETA the only time we had similar was when we had an unpaid bill and they cut us off :) <em>edited by Alismum on 05/01/2014</em>
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Latest post on 04 January 2014 - 09:12
Thanks for mentioning this concert, didn't know about it. We went last night :)
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Latest post on 01 January 2014 - 10:50
Just seen this, Well Done Dubai! Dubai ushers in New Year with fireworks world record http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/general/dubai-ushers-in-new-year-with-fireworks-world-record-1.1272663
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Latest post on 01 January 2014 - 10:43
Did Dubai get into the Guinness Book Records then? I was waiting for Dubai One to announce it last night but never heard anything. We watched the fireworks from the window and it all stopped at around 6 mins past 12 and I thought that was it, so I went to make something to eat and then the Palm started at around 20 past 12 when I was in the kitchen. Not sure if it was meant to be timed as such, but the palm fireworks were SPECTACULAR, best display I have ever seen.
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Latest post on 31 December 2013 - 17:05
Is this the dumb blonde thread? lol You never know though, this is Dubai. Maybe they are gonna start the fireworks from Sydney time and finish Las Vegas time. ;) Happy New year everyone! <em>edited by Alismum on 31/12/2013</em>
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Latest post on 29 December 2013 - 23:46
check here http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/topic151258-any-newupdate-on-english-jumah-sermons.aspx http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/topic209057-friday-sermon-in-english.aspx
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Latest post on 29 December 2013 - 09:01
You could go and sit on the beach in JBR. We always do this. I hear the best firework display will be on the palm this year, they are going for the Guinness Book records I believe, so you should be able to see everything from the beach. You could also nip to the Kite Beach near the Burj Al Arab, I hear they have a good view from there. http://www.emirates247.com/news/emirates/6-perfect-spots-to-watch-dubai-s-sunrise-at-midnight-nye-fireworks-2013-12-26-1.532487 <em>edited by Alismum on 29/12/2013</em>
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Latest post on 27 December 2013 - 10:59
Tattie, don't know whether you have Chrome, but we have been having loads of problems with Chrome and YouTube lagging. Have also changed to FF. Hope you manage to sort it out. I remember Corrie from back then :)
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Latest post on 21 December 2013 - 10:51
If you have a scanner you can do it yourself. Scan as a jpeg and convert into PDF using free online software. pretty easy, have done it many times. http://download.cnet.com/Free-JPG-to-PDF/3000-10743_4-75732662.html <em>edited by Alismum on 21/12/2013</em>
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Latest post on 19 December 2013 - 10:07
Izzy here's the info [url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=579524035450142&set=a.155461557856394.37621.154940261241857&type=1&theater'>link[/url'> also [url=https://www.facebook.com/events/386080451527171/'>link[/url'> http://www.emirates247.com/news/region/how-you-can-help-syrian-refugees-fighting-freezing-temperatures-for-survival-2013-12-19-1.531880 <em>edited by Alismum on 19/12/2013</em>
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Latest post on 19 December 2013 - 09:23
Hi Apricot, Thanks for asking. I've kept him off school today but he's fine now. I had him in my bed last night so I could keep an eye on him, dosed him up with calpol and TLC. DH away, am on my own with kids, so was preparing myself just in case I need to get up to a clinic. Hope your LO is better. I think there are a few viruses going around.
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Latest post on 18 December 2013 - 20:26
Thanks LMAO, I've been sponging him on and off and after a nap he's perked up a bit, fever subsided and he's eating, so fingers crossed I won't need the clinic, but have made a note of that number for the future.
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Latest post on 18 December 2013 - 16:34
i have some calpol if you need some. They don't sell it in dubai. My LO has a temperature and I just bought some Calpol from Life Pharmacy. The guy said all Life Pharmacy's stock it. Just passing on info for those that may need it, I know its an old thread. :)
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Latest post on 12 December 2013 - 22:25
Great stuff Tattie :) Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone
 
 
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