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Latest post on 06 October 2012 - 08:28
Are you registered to vote?
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Latest post on 06 October 2012 - 08:22
things have not always been the same the economy is the worst in my lifetime That may be true but the economy has been very bad before, long before you were born. These fluctuations are normal and most developed countries are suffering from a weak economy right now. Romney will not save the USA from that, and neither will Obama.
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Latest post on 06 October 2012 - 08:20
It doesn't matter who the President is anyway. Robert Mugabe could be the President of the USA and things would always be the same. I don't have a bone in this fight but watched the debate,found it more like a discussion than a debate. On another note I recently received a ZIM $Billion note from family as a gag gift.It takes a special genius to wreak that kind of havoc on an economy. edited by Nomad on 06/10/2012 Yes, I understand that. What I meant is that if Robert Mugabe became President of the USA, he could never do there what he did in Zimbabwe because he'd have no power.
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Latest post on 05 October 2012 - 11:43
It doesn't matter who the President is anyway. Robert Mugabe could be the President of the USA and things would always be the same.
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Latest post on 05 October 2012 - 10:44
I feel that Obama will lose.
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Latest post on 04 October 2012 - 18:08
It's never very warm in Belgium anyway. Who would consider walking around in skimpy clothes there? Lol
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Latest post on 04 October 2012 - 15:38
Those packets are really good for people like me who don't know how to cook. They simplify a home-cooked meal. I know people who live on instant noodles so I think they are very popular with certain cultures.
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Latest post on 04 October 2012 - 11:35
Thanks for the info! You learn something new everyday!
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Latest post on 04 October 2012 - 11:19
Well I don't live there but I can explain what happens when the adhan (call to prayer) starts. Depending on the time of they year it can be around 4.15 in the morning during summer, or around 5.30 in winter time. (Fajr prayer, dawn prayer) First, you will hear the adhan, which will last about 3 minutes I think. Then there is 20 minutes for men to get to the masjid. After 20 minutes the muazzin (the one who does the call to prayer) calls the iqama. This is to announce the prayer is going to start. Don't know how loud it is, but this is how it works. Also, the Fajr prayer(dawn), Magreb (sunset), and Isha (last prayer of the evening) are recited out loud. So you will most likely be able to hear it. The 2 day time prayers are silent, but adhan and iqama are called. HTH:) And if you are lucky the muazzin and the Imam have beautiful voices, you will actually enjoy it:) edited by Marroosh on 03/10/2012 Hi Marroosh. What do you mean by saying that the 2 daytime prayers are silent?
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Latest post on 02 October 2012 - 15:44
From someone who is in the throes of having young children, I can't wait until they're a bit older so I can get a good night's sleep!
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Latest post on 02 October 2012 - 13:12
I prefer blatantly being told why I did not get a job or knowing not to apply rather than being interviewed and told I didn't get the job because I lack experience or am not the right person. I did get told that not so long ago. The person who would have been my boss wanted to employ me, but their boss said they had to have someone younger.:\: Was that here or in the Ukay?
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Latest post on 02 October 2012 - 13:10
In my experience it does tent to be brits from deprived areas of the UK that love Dubai, I would hate to live in certain parts of Birmingham or parts of London. On the whole the UK is a beautiful country but if you can’t find work there you are better off somewhere in the Middle East where the standards for gaining employment are lower. Goodness me. Having a Thursday moment? That is just her opinion.
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Latest post on 02 October 2012 - 13:08
I prefer blatantly being told why I did not get a job or knowing not to apply rather than being interviewed and told I didn't get the job because I lack experience or am not the right person.
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Latest post on 02 October 2012 - 13:02
Yes, I have noticed that either the HC gives you vouchers or has a sale going on. If there is a sale going on, you are not allowed to use the vouchers. Basically, there is no discount.
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Latest post on 02 October 2012 - 13:00
Firstly, as others have noted, we are not in the West so Western thinking does not apply here. Secondly, you are kidding yourself if you think that discrimination is not practiced in the West. It is, even if it's not allowed legally.
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Latest post on 02 October 2012 - 12:56
Hi CB! I have dealt with a similar issue and I believe it is better for your son to start at 3 going on 4 rather than at 2 going on 3, even if you think he is academically advanced.
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Latest post on 02 October 2012 - 11:39
Can't remember which one out of C4 or Lulu but I once saw a man take a swig of milk and put the bottle back on the shelf ready for someone else to pick up and buy. A shelf-filler saw him do it, saw me looking and quickly walked away so he wouldn't have to deal with it. It was early days for me in Dubai and I was in disgust mode anyway as that particuIar supermarket had a lot of rotten fruit and veg mixed in with the good stuff and there was blood lining the shelves where the chicken was. Seeing the man doing that just seemed to round off my shopping experience that day. Disgusting Man and Disgusting Management who are perfectly aware of the problem but refuse to address it. I always check the packaging of what I buy to make sure no-one has sampled it. That sounds pretty gross but that type of behaviour is certainly not limited to Dubai. true....if you're from the US, perhaps you've been to WalMart? Enough said. Lol...I was thinking the same thing!
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Latest post on 02 October 2012 - 11:32
Yes, yes yes! The best alternative and for ALL safety proofing services and products is www.shismoo.com. They have been around much longer than anyone else, over 10 years. Fantastic service, British managed and reliable....whats more, no where near 12,000 dirhams. I know for a fact that they could do similar job for under 3,000dh. Where were you a few months ago when I paid all those dirhams to make my balustrade safe?
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Latest post on 02 October 2012 - 11:31
Hi What's the contact for jumeriah carpentry? We have the exact same issue and any falls just don't bear thinking of! Thanks I just saw this. Did you get your issue resolved?
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Latest post on 02 October 2012 - 10:45
Can't remember which one out of C4 or Lulu but I once saw a man take a swig of milk and put the bottle back on the shelf ready for someone else to pick up and buy. A shelf-filler saw him do it, saw me looking and quickly walked away so he wouldn't have to deal with it. It was early days for me in Dubai and I was in disgust mode anyway as that particuIar supermarket had a lot of rotten fruit and veg mixed in with the good stuff and there was blood lining the shelves where the chicken was. Seeing the man doing that just seemed to round off my shopping experience that day. Disgusting Man and Disgusting Management who are perfectly aware of the problem but refuse to address it. I always check the packaging of what I buy to make sure no-one has sampled it. That sounds pretty gross but that type of behaviour is certainly not limited to Dubai.
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Latest post on 02 October 2012 - 10:43
I used to work as a KG2 teacher and the girls and boys were required to change separately. I do not know how it is done in my DDs' school.
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Latest post on 02 October 2012 - 10:25
I like the Oasis Centre one - it's quieter so you get better service in my opinion. Plus they do 25% off every Wednesday and you get double shukran points (I'm not sure if you can get both at the same time though!). I didn't know that! Thanks for the info!
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Latest post on 02 October 2012 - 10:24
I think your first sentence sums it all up. It is hard to change a mindset and they have probably been riding like that since they were little boys in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
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Latest post on 02 October 2012 - 10:13
I can't comment on Pan Emirates but I do believe that the HC in the Mall of the Emirates has the best showroom. I've recently ordered from HC a few times and everything has been in stock and they deliver quickly. <em>edited by AnonDubai on 02/10/2012</em>
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Latest post on 02 October 2012 - 10:11
That seems so far away! Congratulations!
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Latest post on 02 October 2012 - 10:08
Thank God no one was hurt.
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Latest post on 01 October 2012 - 10:28
Mothercare often sells muslin cloths for baby use.
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Latest post on 01 October 2012 - 10:27
You have to pay for the min. number of kids even if you don't have 10. Sometimes siblings come along and they increase your amount. It's like this everywhere, this is how they do their margin... The more expensive venues tend to only require 10 children.
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Latest post on 01 October 2012 - 10:26
I would love to do a traditional party at home, but my apartment is not big enough - even if its just the four kids, I would also be inviting the parents so add 8 adults, which would leave no room for games and hardly any room for people to sit down! as far as the food court idea - do you think you need special permission to bring a cake and have a mini party there? I like the idea, but then I wouldn't have any place to store the cake and party stuff while the kids are playing, etc. I doubt you'd need special permission, but I'm not really sure. You could store the party stuff in a plastic bag. You could either have the cake delivered to you or keep a watchful eye on it for an hour in a play area. Since it's a small gathering, you could always send your DH to buy a cake at the supermarket just before eating it. Better yet, get an ice cream cake at Baskin Robbins! <em>edited by AnonDubai on 01/10/2012</em>
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Latest post on 01 October 2012 - 10:11
I don't know if you'll like this idea but it is just a suggestion. You could invite his friends to play at any play area. Afterwards, you could go to the food court and bring your own cake and you could sing "Happy Birthday" there. Or go to a shopping mall where there is a Chili's or TGI Friday's and eat there after playing and the staff will sing "Happy Birthday" to your son and then you don't even need to worry about buying a cake!
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Latest post on 30 September 2012 - 20:28
Thank you so much ladies. So have I got it right so far: No gift Long dress Bling Hollywood hair and makeup Cover up when groom enters (Will a pashmina do for this?) You don't see that kind of makeup in Hollywood, unless you're at a drag show!
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Latest post on 30 September 2012 - 17:52
If they are not stale or rancid, I would eat them. That's just me :D I would also.
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Latest post on 30 September 2012 - 17:51
It was all over by about 10pm. Our bride didn't arrive til around 10 and the groom not til about midnight! A local wedding done by 10? Wow! Yes, that would be quite surprising.
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Latest post on 28 September 2012 - 09:27
I am in a similar situation and I have no idea yet what I'll do. It will be interesting to hear from other mothers who have been through this.
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Latest post on 26 September 2012 - 17:34
I also have a PS2 lying around that I'd like to get rid of.
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Latest post on 26 September 2012 - 17:31
300 Dirhams or dollars?
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Latest post on 26 September 2012 - 17:27
Something similar happened to a friend of mine. She decided that she did not want to go back to work after her maternity leave. She told me that that decision cost her around 15,000 dirhams because she had to pay back or lose everything that she would have been entitled to had she returned to work plus paying for the breach of contract. If you had a c-section or you are breast feeding, you could try to get a medical note from a doctor which would allow you 6 more weeks unpaid.
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Latest post on 25 September 2012 - 11:40
As well as the two mentioned, the Fun City in the Arabian Center has one (different from the one with the big slide) and the Magic Planet in the Mirdif City Center has one. The one in the Etihad Mall is only 10 dirhams per hour.
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Latest post on 25 September 2012 - 11:30
My maid's legal age is 24 and she is from Ethiopia.
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Latest post on 24 September 2012 - 18:14
Yes, there are many all over Dubai. Which area do you live in?
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Latest post on 24 September 2012 - 15:27
Nothing. I am always too tired to worry.
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Latest post on 24 September 2012 - 13:55
Another tip is to always wear Crocs on the school run so you don't get your nice shoes dirty as you trudge through the sand.
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Latest post on 24 September 2012 - 09:14
It's really bad at my kids's school too, but it always has been. I just accept it but proceed carefully when parking and walking a half mile (exaggeration) to the school.
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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 16:46
It doesn't just apply to maids, though. No one working here has the right to be working for anyone else besides their sponsor. Yes they do if their sponsor says it's ok. So that is why the OP is confused. Some employees have the right to work part-time but others don't. But that's part of the labour law, and maids and other domestic workers don't fall under this law. So any employee can work part-time except domestic workers? In theory, yes. But every contract I have ever signed says I am not allowed to work for anyone else or do any other paid work in conjunction with my full time job. I used to work as a teacher here and my contract said that I was not allowed to work for anyone else.
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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 16:37
It doesn't just apply to maids, though. No one working here has the right to be working for anyone else besides their sponsor. Yes they do if their sponsor says it's ok. So that is why the OP is confused. Some employees have the right to work part-time but others don't. But that's part of the labour law, and maids and other domestic workers don't fall under this law. So any employee can work part-time except domestic workers?
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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 16:34
It doesn't just apply to maids, though. No one working here has the right to be working for anyone else besides their sponsor. Yes they do if their sponsor says it's ok. So that is why the OP is confused. Some employees have the right to work part-time but others don't.
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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 16:31
Thank you Emily for your advice in this. I am torn between government and private hospital. The only thing I'm a bit hesitant about is that I want my husband with me throughout and he is equally eager to be there. I didn't understand what you meant by husband is not allowed in the labor ward. Would we not be in a private labor room? I am new to all of this as this is our first baby and not sure of exactly what happens. Really appreciate it if you can shed some light on exactly what I should expect in a govt hospital. Many thanks :) Hi Suzy! When you arrive at the hospital in labor, you're put in a room where you stay until your labor has progressed and you're ready to have the baby. Your husband is not allowed in that room. Once your labor has progressed, you go to a private labor room where you have the baby and your husband can be with you. I had a baby at the government hospital in June and it was a good experience. In my case, I never even had to go to the pre-labor room,
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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 16:23
Why are you mortified, though?
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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 16:21
It doesn't just apply to maids, though. No one working here has the right to be working for anyone else besides their sponsor.
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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 16:17
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