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Latest post on 06 November 2012 - 19:18
If you look at the receipts you will probably find the standard terms they give for reinbursement of damaged or lost items, it may be a fraction of the actual value I'm afraid. You just need to raise as much stink as you can and hope they will give a decent sum.
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Latest post on 06 November 2012 - 09:41
Details here http://www.jess.sch.ae/arabianranchessec/events/eventview.aspx?CntItem=be9be5a3-b940-4936-9ef2-fbbc55e6f2d7&e=1 hth
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Latest post on 06 November 2012 - 09:29
You could try her mobile number, its listed on her LinkedIn page [url=http://www.linkedin.com/pub/heidi-tryland/16/b62/346'>link[/url'>
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Latest post on 06 November 2012 - 08:55
She does have a nose of sorts, its a very feint shadow, the old face had no hint of nose though, so she's actually better off!
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Latest post on 06 November 2012 - 07:15
She looks very prim and proper; she's lost the long tousled hair, the rather spacey eyes and a lot of weight too. It would be nicer if she was smiling a bit more like the old EW face.
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Latest post on 05 November 2012 - 18:59
I'm still seeing the cartoon lady with the big smile. If you click on the image you should see the new one.
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Latest post on 04 November 2012 - 14:51
This issue is frequently discussed and there is lots of advice on these threads http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=160192 http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=139059 http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=147338 http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=153930 http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=161985 hth
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Latest post on 04 November 2012 - 11:50
Car Fare would be cheaper than the internaional companies and they do not invent fines, have used them many times. http://www.carfarellc.com/fleet.php ETA you have to bargain with them for a better price and they have always dropped the published price when I have asked. <em>edited by Di@DXB on 04/11/2012</em>
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Latest post on 04 November 2012 - 10:31
Thanks ladies, so it all seems a bit random. Perhaps it is also dependent upon the category of item as well.
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Latest post on 04 November 2012 - 08:48
Yes, that's what I see there too, but I think I need to call up and ask as my stuff was about 500 dirhams value only. Has anyone had to pay customs on items of about 500 dirhams?
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Latest post on 04 November 2012 - 08:34
Thanks, that makes me wonder about what the courier is saying as the value of my item was nowhere near 3000 dirhams.
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Latest post on 04 November 2012 - 08:21
Do you know at what value the duty kicks in?
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Latest post on 04 November 2012 - 07:23
Found two brands of 'dolphin friendly' tuna yesterday, Rio Mare, Italian and Ocean Blue produced in Oman, both had the dolphin symbol. Dissapointingly some of the very well known major brands did not. Here's a list of companies that practice dolphin safe fishing. http://earthisland.org/dolphinSafeTuna/DolphinSafeCanners.html
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Latest post on 04 November 2012 - 06:38
Thanks a lot ladies Di@dxb , from where you bought this product? Its made by UK cosmetologist Shirley Conlon, she sells it at the Courtyard Organic market on Saturday mornings and at Times Square on the second Friday each month. I think the serum is the nearest thing to a miracle! If you Google Shirley Conlon Organics you will find many positive reports on her fabulous products. They are very competitively priced too. You can contact her here for further info. [url=http://www.facebook.com/SCOrganics'>link[/url'>
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Latest post on 03 November 2012 - 07:53
Good point Maroosh, will keep an eye out for the cans with the dolphin friendly sign. I cannot say I have noticed any of the brands here with that symbol, but maybe I have just not been looking. Hope it exists in Dubai. I wonder how we would check on the fresh tuna as well, the fish counter staff are unlikely to know I guess. Thanks for the tip!
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Latest post on 03 November 2012 - 06:00
Personally I prefer organic products that do not contain the carcinogenic chemicals found in commercial brands of facial products. If you are interested I can recommend an excellent 100% organic skincare range made by a professional cosmetologist in Dubai. I avoid creams that have mineral oil or contain petroleum based ingredients, these just clog your skin. If you also prefer more natural ingredients then plant based ingredients and natural oils will support the skin's elasticity. I'm using a natural serum containing Sweet Almond oil, Camelia Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Thistle OIl, Geranium Rose, Frankincense, Neroli and Rosehip Oil, which I find gorgeous on my skin and really effective at smoothing and making it more supple
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Latest post on 02 November 2012 - 11:42
Where do you get that from? I'd like to try! You can find it at the organic shop off the wasl road, there are two kinds of raw shea butter there, one with agan oil which is for cosmetic use and the other is the plain raw shea butter without the argan oil which is what I use for the eczema and nappy rash, although I doubt the argan oil would hurt the eczema too. best to call and ask them first to make sure its in stock,. tel 04 379 0441
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Latest post on 02 November 2012 - 09:56
I find raw organic shea butter works a treat too, and it makes a perfect nappy balm as well. Have seen it heal a raw weeping nappy rash overnight. Its miraculous stuff.
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Latest post on 02 November 2012 - 08:46
[b'> has a windshield that helps prevent wrinkles, and a "plasmacluster" air conditioning system that Honda says will improve skin quality and cute pink remote key.[/b'> okay, I wouldn't necessarily object to those options...on a vehicle I would actually drive! [b'>I do see one advantage in it, your teenage son would not want to borrow it even if his life depended on it![/b'> hilarious! [b'>My Dad got stuck with a rental that looked like this, but hideous lavender...he was next to my Mom and me at a stoplight, and was honking and waving. I said to my Mom--some creep in a hatchback is honking, Mom, floor it! LOL[/b'> Oh my how funny!
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Latest post on 02 November 2012 - 07:02
I didn't see any kid this year ! Seems the recent incident in the garden scared the parents. Very sad actually. What happened??? Im out of the loop This is what happened [url=http://arabia.msn.com/uae/uae-news/482760/girl-traumatised-by-male-attacker-in-the-gardens/'>link[/url'>
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Latest post on 02 November 2012 - 06:34
I took the 3 mg tab a few times back home, and every time without fail it gave me very scary vivid dreams. This does not happen with everyone but I am told that the body does not need 3mg although the tabs come in that dose. I was advised to break it in half and take only half a tab as this is sufficient for anyones need and more than that is overdose. However even 1.5mg is still more than the body needs. A quarter of a tablet would be enough. Please read the safety data on this OTC product [i'>Over The Counter Melatonin •When taken in the correct dose (0.3-1 mg), it can be effective for shift workers and people with circadian rhythm disorders. •However, most Melatonin sold over the counter is packaged in doses ranging from one milligram to 10 milligrams, with most doses containing double or triple the amount that is needed to be effective for the population that will benefit from its use.[/i'> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-michael-j-breus/melatonin-sleep_b_820426.html
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Latest post on 31 October 2012 - 17:24
It would not be healthy to do this for two weeks continuously you are missing essential nutrients. The problem with this kind of diet is the minute you leave it, which you will eventually as you cannot stand this food for the rest of your days, the weight will come back worse when you return to normal eating habits, I don't recommend it really for your health in the long term.
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Latest post on 31 October 2012 - 15:42
Thanks ladies!
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Latest post on 31 October 2012 - 15:38
This place was recommended on here before, they rent out tables and chairs etc cheaper than ACE I believe. http://www.yellowpages-uae.com/profile/dubai/world-party-services/29986.yp hth
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Latest post on 31 October 2012 - 14:05
Best to call the school and the police, a school bus full of children should not be doing 120kph.
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Latest post on 31 October 2012 - 13:59
Pretty sure I've seen long black gloves in Daiso recently and possibly LuLu Barsha too in the past.
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Latest post on 31 October 2012 - 09:11
Thanks dubai1990, we used to have a lovely mobile service back home so we could stay with our dane and hold her as she was really nervous about being washed. Are there any like that here? <em>edited by Di@DXB on 31/10/2012</em>
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Latest post on 31 October 2012 - 08:04
Just wondering what do most people do here, wash your dog yourself at home (and how) or use a service? Opinions on what is best please? TIA <em>edited by Di@DXB on 31/10/2012</em>
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Latest post on 31 October 2012 - 06:47
You can have supplies shipped over provided they are not on the list of items that an airline would not carry, perhaps you could contact one of the other plaque makers and ask what's available here. If you look on Arte's FB page you will find links to others who share your hobby. hth
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Latest post on 30 October 2012 - 20:29
No, works fine for me.
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Latest post on 30 October 2012 - 18:40
There is a New Look in Ibn Battuta mall, its in Persia court which is about the middle of the mall. If you park near the Paris Gallery entrance and go in turn left its just a bit along on the right side.
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Latest post on 30 October 2012 - 10:53
Ace has got a lot of decorations on special offers right now http://www.aceuae.com/CONTENT/page.aspx?pName=Special_Offers&&cntId=23827&&hId=10302
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Latest post on 30 October 2012 - 10:17
This is really shocking. How could such a thing happen at 11 o'clock in the morning? Poor little girl has to carry this horrifying memory for the rest of her life. I hope they catch this guy soon before he attacks more children. It seems from other reports this person has been lurking around for some time, they need to vamp up security there for sure.
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Latest post on 30 October 2012 - 10:08
We had to have a minuimum of 2 beds, a minimum of a certain salary and in the case of only wanting to sponsor mother not both parents she had to be widowed. The rules is only both parents can be sponsored unless one is deceased. We also had to provide a statutory declaration from our embassy stating that she is our mother and she is dependant on us and is widowed. The case is dealt with totally at the discretion of the director of the dept on a case by case basis and he interviewed us before a decsion was made. These visas are considered humanitarian and there could be some flexibility. You have nothing to lose in trying.
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Latest post on 30 October 2012 - 09:27
sorry to bring this post up.. but did anyone experience any success sponsoring their mothers whilst having only one bedroom? If you read the rules in the link below it says [i'>"A new requirement is submission of DEWA bill and your tenancy contract showing you have adequate space in your house for your parents (minimum 2 bedroom apartment)." [/i'>
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Latest post on 30 October 2012 - 09:14
Debenhams have some nice decorations in at MOE.
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Latest post on 30 October 2012 - 08:46
Here are the threads you are looking for http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=171951 http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=100499 http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=87590 http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=154308 hth
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Latest post on 29 October 2012 - 19:03
:) thanks again. Is it just me who finds organic produce ridiculously expensive here? I understand the reason for high prices, but some of the rates are just crazy! Yes it is really costly esp in the supermarkets, if you buy bulk from the organic shop it works out a little better.
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Latest post on 29 October 2012 - 19:01
H&M have multi coloured leggins, sort of jazzy patterns quite a few different ones and Daiso have lots of fish net stockings that could give a spider web look maybe.
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Latest post on 29 October 2012 - 18:00
Welcome, you will meet lots of mums with children at the EW Mums and Tots and Bumps and Babes events at various malls around town. Check it out here, click on the Mums Groups tab. http://www.expatwoman.com/dubai/monthly_events_whats_on.aspx hth
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Latest post on 29 October 2012 - 16:11
It is usually quite busy, but you can also get the same veggies every day at the Farm shop just off the Wasl road. thanks Di@DXB. They deliver too if you want to order :)
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Latest post on 29 October 2012 - 15:57
You hacked into their teleconferencing system?! :D Really! but I just called the main 600 number given on the form!
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Latest post on 29 October 2012 - 15:16
Trying to call Emirates ID and the automated phone system asks for my "conference number", its not listed on the form anywhere, have tried all the other numbers on the form such as Registration number, Transaction number and unified number, none of these work and I cannot get to speak to anyone without the "Conference Number". Does anyone know which number they mean? TIA
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Latest post on 29 October 2012 - 08:36
The rules are if you make anything at home you can only sell it at the craft events, there is Arte as Sushifee has mentioned, there is the Courtyard markets, and there are all the seasonal craft fairs towards Christmas held by the schools and colleges. There are other venues such as Marina Markets, JBR Covent Garden Markets who have various locations. You do not need a license to sell at these events. It is not possible though to sell your homemade goods to retailers without a trade license. hth
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Latest post on 28 October 2012 - 20:35
As far as I know Google maps including Google Earth are not real time, the last update was in April this year. The maps can be anything from 1 to 3 years old depending on the region. Perhaps there is some other mapping download that provides real time information but I have not found one. Maybe they have someone spying on you. ETA on Google the map date is on the search results, do a search on your house and see what the date is, that may give you an idea. hth <em>edited by Di@DXB on 28/10/2012</em>
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Latest post on 28 October 2012 - 20:08
Mr Ben's do adult fancy dress, you could try Partyzone too. ETA And there are two fancy dress shops on the Beach Road in the Plaza that has the Burger King where you will find adult costumes. hth <em>edited by Di@DXB on 28/10/2012</em>
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Latest post on 28 October 2012 - 19:52
You could try Al Jaber Gallery in MOE or City Centre if you cannot make it to the market. They might possibly have them too. hth
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Latest post on 28 October 2012 - 19:46
It's a camel cane, you can find one at the Dubai camel market next to the Dubai Camel Racing Club on Dubai-Al Ain Road [url=http://www.khaleejtimes.com/displayarticle.asp?xfile=data/theuae/2011/June/theuae_June479.xml&section=theuae&col='>link[/url'>
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Latest post on 28 October 2012 - 10:35
Singapore is a fine example of a country that has been successful in clamping down on litterbugs, they rigorously enforce a law that makes offenders pay $1,000. plus community servcie on the first offence and if repeated on the third offence have to wear a “I am a litter lout” sign. Consequently Singapore is a very litter free country! Signs would be a good start here, we need more of them everywhere.
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Latest post on 28 October 2012 - 09:19
There's an online shop on FB here [url=https://www.facebook.com/KenkohMiddleEast?v=app_139114646178872&app_data={"transaction":"view","id":"bf63d833-3136-5f1c-9d1c-a7f3ef90f2af"}#!/KenkohMiddleEast/app_139114646178872'>link[/url'> hth
 
 
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