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Latest post on 24 September 2012 - 12:23

You could try BodyRock.TV. They're free high intensity 12 minute workouts. The whole channel is on youtube. I haven't tried it myself but I joined their Facebook page and some people seem to love it.

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Latest post on 24 September 2012 - 12:21

There is a site called cronometer.com which is useful for counting calories and really simple to use.

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Latest post on 24 September 2012 - 00:13

The conditions that these poor animals are kept in at all the pet stores I came across in Dubai are appalling. No water, no room to move; they often sit around in their own feces for hours on end. I'm not surprised that they're sick too. I know for a fact that some of the people that work at these stores either deliberately lie or are misinformed. I know quite a lot about cats and dogs and when I once asked how old a certain puppy was I was told that he was 3 months when he was closer to 8. Now, that's quite a big difference for a pup.

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Latest post on 24 September 2012 - 00:04

I'd try Hamley's or Toys R Us if you're looking for toys. What kind of gifts do you have in mind?

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Latest post on 24 September 2012 - 00:01

Hi Cheezu. So today I was in the Organic in the Dubai Mall and only zoomed through and a quick glance at the 'dairy' fridge I couldnt see the cheeses (only organic dairy; goats etc) But last week there were LOADS of them in The Greens branch so perhaps try there first. I just assumed everything would be at the bigger branch Thanks for the update, hilsbils! Will be going on the weekend.

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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 23:59

There's no magic pill one can take in order to just lose weight (unfortunately). There are various fat burning (usually caffeinated) or appetite suppressing pills on the market but personally, I wouldn't recommend any of them. I think the best "pill" is to eat more healthy (possibly smaller quantities too) and to start exercising regularly.

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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 21:11

Sorry wrong again.... dandruff is the mildest form of seborrhoeic excema/ dermatitis ..! Its amazing to say that you are not a scientist that you are giving some very scientific answers, sadly incorrect ones.. :( If you know the correct answers, why don't you share them with us instead of asking? If you look at her previous posts it will become clear. She is advertising for a friend/DH Well, I don't think I'd trust that person with my hair whoever it may be. I like people to be straightforward with me. If you know something, then share it. That's what I try to do. I'm not a hair expert and I'm not saying that water is the sole cause of hair fall but a number of doctors and professionals have actually told me that water and change of water in general can cause hair fall... so can dandruff. And yes, so can stress. edited by Cheezu on 23/09/2012

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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 16:30

Some of what you say is quite right, however, dandruff does not cause hair loss its a common myth! Normal dandruff shouldn't but if left untreated it may actually develop into seborrhoeic dermatitis which does exactly that (esp. if it starts off as oily dandruff). I've had the condition for years now and anything that irritates my scalp aggravates it.

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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 16:22

That is not what I asked you!! For sure the is a problem here but what is your evidence that chlorine causes hair loss? How many bald swimmers did you see in the Olympics!?! I don't think many of us are scientists on this board.

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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 16:20

Water in Dubai does NOT cause hair loss, and will all of you saying that it does place provide the evidence for this. Female hairloss although common is not normal and should diagnosed and treated by an expert, not someone that saw an ad and bought some snake oil potion... Bottons, if the water is high on chlorine it may indeed lead to hair loss eventually. It's the same if there are traces of lead or mercury in the water. Personally, I haven't experienced it in Dubai (maybe the area I lived) but ever since I moved to Ajman my hair fall did increase (the water also tastes metallic). We installed a filter. So please tell me how chlorine causes hair loss????? Chlorine definitely dries out the hair and makes it more brittle so it's easier for it to break. It dries out the scalp too which may cause irritation and dandruff - dandruff may cause hair loss if left untreated as it is likely to make the hair follicles enflamed causing the hairs to fall out. Metals found in the water can also cause the hair to fall. I am not saying that all people will have a reaction to chlorinated or impure water but some clearly do.

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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 16:09

Water in Dubai does NOT cause hair loss, and will all of you saying that it does place provide the evidence for this. Female hairloss although common is not normal and should diagnosed and treated by an expert, not someone that saw an ad and bought some snake oil potion... Bottons, if the water is high on chlorine it may indeed lead to hair loss eventually. It's the same if there are traces of lead or mercury in the water. Personally, I haven't experienced it in Dubai (maybe the area I lived) but ever since I moved to Ajman my hair fall did increase (the water also tastes metallic). We installed a filter. I'm not sure if there have been any scientific studies conducted in the UAE to prove or disprove this but many female expats do complain of hair loss... Do you think it's just a coincidence? edited by Cheezu on 23/09/2012

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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 15:26

Please don't laugh ladies,but I bought a bottle of horse shampoo and mix it with normal good shampoo and saw the hair growth happening!! I did hear though that the weather and water in the UAE are bad for the hair...? I tried looking for horse shampoo in Dubai at one point but couldn't find it - only cat and dog shampoos. As for the water, I feel that in Dubai it is mostly alright. It's the water in some other Emirates that's really bad - mostly Ajman and Sharjah. As for the weather, humidity actually promotes hair growth but it also makes your hair go oily faster. It's odd. I feel that my hair falls out more but also grows much faster if that makes any sense. =/ edited by Cheezu on 23/09/2012

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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 15:24

My friend is Vegan and gets most of her food from the Organic place at the Greens Choitrhams at the Greens also does alot of Quorn products Thank you, louisedvs!

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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 15:23

We order a lot from the States and so far haven't encountered a problem.

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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 14:12

Cheezu, I understand what you mean. When I did regular fasting, it accelerated my weight loss--this may have been due to how toxic I was. I had become stagnant in my fat loss, and did fasting as an experiment. Granted, I didn't practice this for more than 8 weeks at a time, and only did a 24 hour fast once per week (drinking a ton of water during the 24 hours). Some people swear that regular fasting cleanses the body and helps with fat loss. I experienced this, and studies show that the body doesn't automatically go into starvation mode--but if you had the opposite reaction, then that's all the proof you need. Everyone is different. Religious fasting like you said has nothing to do with what is best for fat loss. Intermittent fasting is totally different--this is where some people choose to eat in a 6 hour window--a meal at noon, and one at 6 pm, for instance. And they have more energy and vitality than ever before. Mike O Donnell--the man I mentioned earlier--supports this practice. Intermittent fasting can also be a 24 hour fast practiced once every 5-10 days. I did this while on vacation this year to mitigate vacation weight gain and it was effective. Actually, the first 1-2 months of fasting were great for me. As I said, when I'd wake up to weigh myself the very next day I was sometimes as much as 3 kg lighter (of course thinking that I was losing fat might seem plain silly to some but I was a newb when it came to nutrition back then). It soon started going downhill for me and I noticed that on the days I wouldn't fast I'd literally go on a food rampage - I felt so starved. My weight would fluctuate a lot but I wasn't losing it permanently either. Now, when I want to detox I just eat plain fruits and veggies for 2-3 days during the week. My percentage of body fat has decreased considerably (I was what someone may call a fat skinny person - petite but with some slightly flabby areas here and there). I guess I feel that the healthier we eat in general, the less we need to fast because our body will not have to get rid of as many toxins. In the end though, it comes down to different strokes for different folks. Fasting doesn't seem to work for me but it may work for some. edited by Cheezu on 23/09/2012

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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 13:23

A great website to check out is notmilk.com. It is always good to be as informed as possible when making choices that directly affect your health and your life. Asking your doctor is great, but take into consideration the couple of hours of nutrition courses taught in medical school. Yes, from what I have heard--it is only a couple of hours mandatory. Correct me if I am wrong. Another documentary that really opens your eyes is Food Inc. Well made movie about the food industry that will make you think twice about buying certain items or at least reducing certain items. And Earthlings (although that's more to do with the ethical side of things). Vegucated is also a good movie. I love the speech by Gary Yourofsky. He's so clever. If anyone is interested please watch it here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es6U00LMmC4

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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 13:10

I just put his picture on some facebook pages including Feline Friends if anone is interested - thank you! https://www.facebook.com/felinefriendsdxb He looks very similar to my two kitties (they're fully black though). I will share your image on Facebook. My friend has a cat that loved wandering off so she simply turned him into an indoor cat. =/ It was very difficult at first but at least there's no chance of him getting lost again.

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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 13:01

I don't understand the theory behind following what our prehistoric distant relatives did--unless they were the model of what vitality and health is, what is the point? But if you want to go there, guess what? Scientific evidence indicated they were more herbivores than anything. They also were not eating multiple times a day, or multiple meat meals a day. Maroosh is right--much scientific evidence supports that when you are in a fasted state, enzymes are cleaning your body. For someone to call that unhealthy is interesting. You don't kill your metabolism by fasting one day, actually the opposite has been proven true. Intermittent fasting is a way to cut weekly caloric intake down, thus promote weight loss. Metabolism works more in terms of week by week--not quite day-to-day. If you google the "IF Life" by Mike O'Donnell, he sheds a lot of light on this topic. The theory that we need meat for certain nutrients/enzymes--okay, I get that. (except most of those enzymes get destroyed when the meat is cooked. Unless you are eating it raw?) But take away the propaganda from the milk and meat industry, and how much scientific evidence supports that we need meat in order to be optimally healthy? More than a few of us can say that our grandparents ate meat, dairy, etc and lived to be 100 years old. But animal products are not riddled with disease as they are today. Times have changed with the mass production for the overconsumption of the masses. Please show me the bodies of all these strung out vegans and vegetarians that have rotted away before our eyes. Now weigh that against all the people who are struggling with heart disease, cholesterol, cancer, random neuro issues, hormonal disorders--I think the case is pretty clear. Not preaching and I certainly don't know it all. People should do their own research and try things out on their own body and see what works. Over the years, besides checking out what science says, I look at who is "preaching" which mantra. What is their health like? How does their body look? How about their skin? I personally strive for an alkaline diet, and it is very low in meat. I also am a fiber freak, and believe health problems are eagerly awaiting those who do not eat much vegetables, drink a lot of water, or eat alkaline producing foods in addition to eating carcasses. Marroosh mentioned fasting twice a week which I feel is a bit much for the body because your body will soon get accustomed to this and hold on to any extra fat (I used to fast 2-3 times a week at some point). Of course, if one is religious then yes... almost all religions advocate some form of fasting (Islam is not the only one) but from what I understand the goal of these is to abstain from pleasurable activities in general in order to purify the soul (after all, gluttony is considered a sin in almost all religions). Correct me if i'm wrong.

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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 12:54

That's so sad. Unfortunately, cats sometimes have a tendency to wander off. Is he/she microchipped?

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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 12:47

A great website to check out is notmilk.com. It is always good to be as informed as possible when making choices that directly affect your health and your life. Asking your doctor is great, but take into consideration the couple of hours of nutrition courses taught in medical school. Yes, from what I have heard--it is only a couple of hours mandatory. Correct me if I am wrong. You're not wrong, Beebers. When I decided to go vegetarian 5 years ago (I did it for ethical reasons) my doctor prescribed me all sorts of vitamins and supplements because he said I'd be deficient. I believed him because I was brought up in the culture of meat and diary. Drink your milk or your bones will be weak, eat your meat or you will not get protein and be a weakling - is what I used to hear from my mom on a daily basis. I started doing my own research and soon changed my mind and my doctor. I still get attacked frequently and called "stupid" and "uninformed" when advocating this lifestyle.

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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 11:30

Actually fasting is not good for one's body at all and over time leads to a slowed down metabolism. Fasting will cause water weight loss which will make you think that you're losing actual weight in fat but once you start eating again normally the weight will magically reappear. What one should do instead is just eat more healthy - cut out animal products from the diet and eat plenty of raw fruits and vegetables. No calorie restriction and you will actually end up losing the REAL weight. edited by Cheezu on 23/09/2012 a healthy diet needs meat. Definitely not. Eating carcass is detrimental to one's health. edited by Cheezu on 23/09/2012 No, there are enzymes that you need to thrive which are only found in meat. The worst diet for you is a a vegan one, closely followed by vegetarian; you can survive on this but you will not thrive. How exactly do you "thrive" on meat? If you're talking about your potential cancer, diabetes and osteoporosis thriving then you're absolutely right, ishehere. Everything is needs to be taken in moderation. The reason society is struggling with these kind of diseases is because we consume too much of everything. I was just trying to provide the OP with some insight because, believe it or not, I used to actually advocate fasting before (esp. water fasts). I used to feel so pure and cleansed but over time it became problematic for me. I could only really do it when I was at home by myself otherwise I would feel irritable, had no energy to do anything, trouble concentrating, etc. Yes, I'd lose the so-called water weight and I'd wake up the next day and be 2-3 kgs lighter but it was only a temporary effect. The vegetarian lifestyle has actually worked wonders for me - my blood test results are so much better than what they were a few years ago and I have so much energy - I couldn't survive without caffeinated energy drinks before. I don't get why people feel obliged to pass on condescending comments when I tried to share my positive experience with that lifestyle with the OP.

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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 11:12

In order for your body to completely rid itself of toxins you should not have any food intake for a longer period of time. We are constantly consuming. It takes a long time for your body to digest, so our system is continuously digesting, and therefore not ridding it of toxins. If you fast properly, you will lose weight. (I don't fast for weight loss, but know the benefits) When you eat after a day of fasting, you eat less than you usually would, because you get full quicker. It is not total starvation, as you do eat, but with longer hours between meals. Cutting meat will not help a healthy diet, we need the proteins that meat contains. I don't agree with you. Sorry. You digest fruit in about 20 mins whereas meat can stay in your colon rotting there for as long as two weeks. Of course, it's your right to disagree but saying things like "we need the proteins that meat contains" is so far from right that it's hard for me to just ignore it. You do realize that the animals you consume to get that so-called "protein" are herbivorous, right? Not asking you to agree. As far as the pre-historic times people ate plants and meat, so to say we don't need them doesn't make sense. Of course, it's your right to choose what kind of diet you wish to follow. But please do your research before saying things like it doesn't make sense to not consume meat. Kettle, pot, black Because saying things like "The worst diet for you is a a vegan one, closely followed by vegetarian" is SO informed and NOT preachy. =D

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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 11:10

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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 10:47

No, your body needs to be able to rid itself of toxins, and can't do that if you continue to continue. So ever now and then your body needs to be deprived so it can use the reserves and clean out your system. It is important though that you don't over eat when breaking your fast. It's not a single solution to a healthy life style, you should indeed eat healthy, but fasting is def not unhealthy. One should only fast (i.e., abstain from food) when one does not feel like eating (for example, when you're sick and your body automatically rejects food). If you starve yourself and your body actually needs food (i.e., you're experiencing hunger) it's very bad for you. Also, if you eat fruits and vegetables you automatically detox and you don't need to restrict your calorie intake. So instead of fasting, I'd recommend just eating plenty of fruit and vegetables on the days you'd usually fast (plus water).

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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 10:17

I really miss quorn products......:( can't get them anywhere here Choithrams opp Safa Park sells the full range of Quorn, also a ton of cheeses made from almond milk. Vegan cheese also at Spinneys. Safestway, Choithrams, C4 all sell frozen veggie sausages and veggie hamburger patties, veggie mince. Weird... I didn't find vegan cheese at Spinney's. Only tofu. Maybe that branch didn't have it. I did find frozen veggie patties in a lot of stores but the ones I tried were not very good. Any brand recommendations?

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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 08:42

We are moving to Dubai in a few weeks and have been researching areas as much as possible before arriving. My hubby will be working in Sharjah. We would like to be in a gated community with pool/playground therefore been keeping an eye on villas in Arabian Ranches, Victory Heights etc. However, Jumeirah has been mentioned as a good location for hubby commuting to work. I am very keen to be in an area with other expats with young children to be able to meet new friends and have playmates for dd. Is Jumeirah worth considering? If so which areas? One word - Yes! Thanks!

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Latest post on 21 September 2012 - 22:14

Last weekend at the Organic I spotted vegan cheese - maybe 3 types - cheddar, edam etc in their fridges. They sell some delicious vegetarian chicken nuggets, fillets and sausages but I dont know if they are vegan specifically. Not sure if Linda McCartneys veggie sausages etc are vegan but I buy them in the Al Maya shops. Oh, really? I must look then. The last time I was there I forgot to and when I checked their website I couldn't find anything of the sort. Will go there tomorrow then. =)

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Latest post on 21 September 2012 - 15:40

Does he always call from the same number? If so, DO NOT PICK UP! Save his number so that whenever he calls you will know who it is. Also, I don't know if you're single but getting your significant other to talk to the guy is bound to scare him off... You could even ask a male friend to help.

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Latest post on 21 September 2012 - 15:06

The best idea would be download a torrent client (I personally use Vuze but there are others) then go to a torrent site such as thepiratebay and search for Breaking Bad Season 1, 2 and so forth. I'm sure someone could help you set it up.

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Latest post on 19 September 2012 - 21:09

I know not all people like doing this but you can get them off of torrents.

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Latest post on 19 September 2012 - 16:10

Sorry, the typo in the title of this thread is just too funny. =D I couldn't help but picture toddlers dressed up in tiny cute suits, sitting in their prams and having a party. As for your question, I would try Marks and Spencer's or Debenhams.

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Latest post on 19 September 2012 - 16:05

Mamzar and Jumeirah Beach are my favorites.

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Latest post on 19 September 2012 - 15:54

It's better to check rather than to have it shipped and not returned to you. And just to be on the safe side, I'd stock up a little.

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Latest post on 19 September 2012 - 14:34

Water change can cause hair fall for some people. I actually feel that water in Dubai is fine but water in Sharjah and Ajman is quite horrible. You said that you're losing hair - how is your scalp? I'm only asking because certain scalp conditions (such as dandruff) can eventually lead to hair fall. I'm sorry but I haven't heard of the product. It's better to stock up or have it mailed through (though I'm not sure it's always possible to have liquids mailed to you depending on the carrier). edited by Cheezu on 19/09/2012

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Latest post on 17 September 2012 - 14:39

Swarovski?

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Latest post on 17 September 2012 - 14:19

I don't think Feline Friends will be of much use since you decided to take the kitten and are not looking to give it away to a 3rd party. It'd be best to take it to a vet right away (personally, I'd recommend the Veterinary Hospital in Al Quoz) - http://www.vet-hosp.com/ or your regular vet since you said you already have a cat. They'll be able to check for fleas and any other parasites and go ahead with treatment if deemed appropriate. They'll also do all the shots. Also, do not get discouraged if your cats don't get along right away. That's natural and the same thing happened with my two kitties and right now they're best friends. Good luck!

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Latest post on 17 September 2012 - 10:40

I think in Dubai you can only go to a medical professional (a doctor) for piercings. You dont want to pick up someone elses diseases. They dont do it at jewellery stores like in other countries. You used to be able to do it at pharmacies but not anymore. Now it has got to be someone qualified. If you ask at a pharmacy they may be able to recommend someone.

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Latest post on 17 September 2012 - 09:35

How about the Carlie Mary Janes from Crocs? They're cute and so comfy. I own a pair myself. =) http://www.crocs.ca/crocs-carlie-mary-jane/11209,en_CA,pd.html?cid=65U&cgid=women-footwear-flats (not sure if they're available in Dubai. I usually order mine online.)

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Latest post on 17 September 2012 - 08:16

Thanks for the replies, everyone. Some mixed reviews but positive ones at large. =) Will try it and let you know.

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Latest post on 17 September 2012 - 08:13

http://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/afterlife/ghost3.htm Interesting. How the "paranormal" mess with our heads.

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Latest post on 16 September 2012 - 21:21

Sorry, I didn't realize this was an old thread. I also don't mean to insult anyone's religious beliefs but I know that our minds like playing tricks with us sometimes. I hope everything turned out OK for you.

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Latest post on 16 September 2012 - 21:14

Is everyone really serious about the praying and the exorcisms? There's got to be a logical explanation for all this. If you dig in too deep into these superstitions and your fears you are bound to drive yourself crazy. Btw. I own two cats and sometimes it also appears that they are looking at something and getting freaked out for no reason. Animals have heightened senses and they can depict sounds and smells we can't, therefore, they may actually be hearing a sound from a long distance, sensing a vibration, or even smelling something odd and reacting to it. I mean to say that they are reacting to an actual real thing, whereas we humans, would think it's got to be some intangible entity since we can neither hear, smell nor see it.

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Latest post on 16 September 2012 - 13:44

Boring and poorly written with unrealistic characters and scenarios. I haven't even finished the first book. There's a part of me that's pulling me back in though simply because I am a "I must finish what I start" type of person. Let's see.

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