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Latest post on 16 December 2012 - 16:40
Ewwww,I'm scared to go grocery shopping now in case someone has licked or bitten the goods Im buying. I guess these kids must see their parents do such things and think its acceptable behaviour. Make sure you wash your produce before eating it. Do not buy or eat packaged foods that appear to have already been opened.
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Latest post on 16 December 2012 - 16:39
Are there forums in UK/Europe for expats living there to complain about the most mundane trivial things? Do people really get upset about these things back home too? Lol
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Latest post on 16 December 2012 - 13:05
Hello. I started this thread several months ago. I ended up getting curtains from IKEA but they are so light that they don't keep any light out. I am really clueless about this kind of stuff. Do I need to get a new curtain that is dark?
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Latest post on 15 December 2012 - 15:07
Al Diyafa School The Sheffield School
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Latest post on 15 December 2012 - 14:46
Just make sure she is telling the truth as I've never heard of a 3 year contract for a housemaid!
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Latest post on 15 December 2012 - 14:45
Thanks Amy!
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Latest post on 15 December 2012 - 14:42
That's really interesting. I learn something new everyday!
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Latest post on 15 December 2012 - 14:28
What's a Mackem? Oooooo they are from the dark side and should never be spoken about! :\: http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&client=safari&tbo=d&biw=1024&bih=672&tbm=isch&oq=+lion+king+sunderland&gs_l=img.3..0i24.17649.23949.0.30717.13.3.0.0.0.0.6030.6215.0j1j9-1.2.0.ernk_timediscountb..0.0...1ac.1.az9eJn6FmJo&q=lion%20king%20sunderland#biv=i|0;d|iVKqCdtjH7jmgM: edited by lal1 on 15/12/2012 I still don't get what a Mackem is.
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Latest post on 15 December 2012 - 12:11
What's a Mackem?
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Latest post on 14 December 2012 - 20:19
after 3? I also have heard parents were pleased there From KG2, it goes until 3:10.
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Latest post on 14 December 2012 - 20:08
I have heard good things about UAS. My only reservation is that they are in school until after 3 pm.
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Latest post on 13 December 2012 - 19:13
Meet a few mothers at one and 3 classes were 16 Another one at a different US school it is max 19 Which schools are these?
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Latest post on 13 December 2012 - 18:13
My daughter attends a BC school here that has 27 children in it and I recently toured another where all were filled with 27-seems to be the norm here And, yes I feel it's too crowded Considering US as the class sizes are MUCH smaller Are class sizes really much smaller at American schools?
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Latest post on 13 December 2012 - 16:25
Whereabouts in Dubai are you?
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Latest post on 10 December 2012 - 21:16
I have nothing to add other than to say that I am thinking of you, Scribs, and hoping that your father will improve and have a happy Christmas.
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Latest post on 10 December 2012 - 19:58
Maybe it's due to the fact that there are a lot of Phillipinos working long hours in the service industry here and they want to freshen up during the day.
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Latest post on 10 December 2012 - 16:22
What a generalization! There are millions of Phillipinos, and you have seen a few brushing their teeth in public bathrooms.
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Latest post on 10 December 2012 - 11:29
How about just folding it up and wrapping toilet paper around it?
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Latest post on 10 December 2012 - 10:23
I have been an acne sufferer for over 20 years. I don't believe that any natural supplements or skin care regimens will help you. Let me ask you this. Have you taken Accutane?
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Latest post on 09 December 2012 - 13:42
Thanks for your help, FAndrew.
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Latest post on 09 December 2012 - 13:34
Thank you FAndrew. I did google international mortgages but I am afraid of getting scammed. I am wondering if anyone has any personal recommendations. Maybe I am just approaching this all in the wrong way. I have been told that I need to get an international mortgage but I have no idea where to start. I can't be the first non-resident buying a property in the USA?? Rather than do it yourself why not get an invested partner - a real estate agent in the area you wish to buy - it will be in their best interest to secure an international mortgage for you. I have approached RE agents in my hometown who have assured me they can help me with this. Thank you FAndrew. I know the RE agent of the house I want to buy personally but she is a very small town person. But I will ask her. That could be a good first step.
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Latest post on 09 December 2012 - 13:24
Thank you FAndrew. I did google international mortgages but I am afraid of getting scammed. I am wondering if anyone has any personal recommendations. Maybe I am just approaching this all in the wrong way. I have been told that I need to get an international mortgage but I have no idea where to start. I can't be the first non-resident buying a property in the USA??
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Latest post on 09 December 2012 - 13:20
I would recommend you speak to a larger bank, have you tried Citi? Your DH would need a US bank account though. Should I contact Citibank here or in the USA?
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Latest post on 09 December 2012 - 13:11
No. But you could get a mortgage with a USA bank from here....or find a bank that has offices here too. Hi Sakhifa! No, it seems that I cannot get a mortgage with a bank in the USA because I have no income and the person who does have income (DH) has no credit profile in the USA. I have been told I need to seek out an international mortgage which would accept a foreigner's income. Any ideas? He should be able to show a credit profile based on his situation here and showing proof of income and that he has enough money. Have you checked with another bank? I've tried with two banks and both blew me off. Do you think it's because of the international aspect? Would any bank be able to deal with my situation or are there banks specializing in international mortgages?
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Latest post on 09 December 2012 - 13:09
You don't have a friend who could take her?
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Latest post on 09 December 2012 - 13:05
No. But you could get a mortgage with a USA bank from here....or find a bank that has offices here too. Hi Sakhifa! No, it seems that I cannot get a mortgage with a bank in the USA because I have no income and the person who does have income (DH) has no credit profile in the USA. I have been told I need to seek out an international mortgage which would accept a foreigner's income. Any ideas?
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Latest post on 09 December 2012 - 13:02
Ok. In your husband's package should be all the benefits: housing, education allowance, health insurance with maternity, travel allowance. You cannot get all these if you are on his sponsorship.
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Latest post on 09 December 2012 - 12:57
I think you can expect between 5 and 10,000 dirhams a month. If you are already here and sponsored by your husband, then I don't think you can expect many perks. Do you have children?
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Latest post on 09 December 2012 - 12:55
one last bump
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Latest post on 07 December 2012 - 18:49
What about that annoying RAK Bank jingle? It sounds like the Spice Girls are singing it!
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Latest post on 07 December 2012 - 09:27
Bump
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Latest post on 06 December 2012 - 20:49
The voice I hate the most is the Braun Silk Epil lady. Is it pronounced Brown or Braun? It's 'brown' as it's the German word for brown (if u know what I mean) and the 'r' should be the non-rolling German 'r'.... Well, even if she's pronouncing it correctly, I still don't like her voice.
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Latest post on 06 December 2012 - 20:38
The voice I hate the most is the Braun Silk Epil lady. Is it pronounced Brown or Braun?
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Latest post on 06 December 2012 - 11:00
Did you try Al Salam Nursery?
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Latest post on 06 December 2012 - 09:41
I know someone whose daughter goes there and she is happy with it. However, I know that it has had a very bad rating from the KHDA in the past.
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Latest post on 06 December 2012 - 09:40
Hi, There is a nursery in AlTwar it's a branch of the yellow bricks the one in AlGarhoud Yes, it's called Indigo Valley Nursery.
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Latest post on 06 December 2012 - 09:38
Basically, if you want to come work here, you do it OUR way.
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 11:54
Hi! What is a onesie for women? Is that like a bodysuit that snaps at the crotch?
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Latest post on 02 December 2012 - 11:52
If your a US citizen why do you need to apply for an immigrant visa for the baby? Your passport should be enough to prove your citizenship. And that should be good enough to apply for a US birth Certificate for your baby and get the baby the US passport which would then allow you to get the residency visa for the baby. That does not apply to the USA. A US passport is not enough to pass on US citizenship.
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 21:20
They also don't accept credit cards although most other fast food outlets do. I get the feeling that the company is so confident that they feel they don't need delivery and can impose a cash-only rule.
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 11:01
Thank you, Apricot. I just read this now. I think I'll have to call a gardener first. I don't know how deep I need to dig.
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 10:05
I was on it for almost 15 years. I came off of it with no side effects and was pregnant with my first child 4 cycles later! :)
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Latest post on 27 November 2012 - 09:22
Mothercare and Babyshop definitely sell them. Boots does also but I don't recommend them because they need to be washed in a net.
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Latest post on 25 November 2012 - 16:14
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Latest post on 22 November 2012 - 21:03
Maybe it's an American thing then. I have never been a bridesmaid but my sister has and I know she always paid for her dresses. I always considered that the norm. It is true that American weddings often have many bridesmaids and groomsmen plus flower girls and ring bearers. They are all expected to pay for their clothes!
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Latest post on 22 November 2012 - 20:45
Ironically, I was always under the impression that the bridesmaid must pay for her own dress.
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Latest post on 22 November 2012 - 19:16
I love that dress! If it were cooler here, I'd wear a dress like that. Victoria is really getting more beautiful as she gets older.
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Latest post on 22 November 2012 - 18:21
I have Teka stuff. They are German and have a showroom in Garhoud, I believe. It is supposed to be top-of-the line. My appliances are all black, though.
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Latest post on 22 November 2012 - 17:46
No, I am not due in June 2013 but I was due in June 2012. My baby is now 5 months old! Congratulations! It's so exciting!
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Latest post on 22 November 2012 - 16:59
Supply teaching is a great way to get started. As others have said, schools are constantly hiring so make sure that schools have your resume on file. Schools sometimes even hire as late as May because teachers often up and leave here. Good luck!
 
 
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