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Latest post on 28 July 2011 - 08:39
Maybe not quite the location you want but the Grand Mid West DG do good monthly rates for a studio apartment, a friend of mine stayed there last year and was quite happy. You can shop around for rates, they vary a lot online, the best I found was at http://www.asiatravel.com/uae/grandmidwestapartment/index.html In the end I got her a better rate than advertised by going there. HTH
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Latest post on 28 July 2011 - 08:27
Based on the location of where you took the exams, this should help you identify which Board you need to contact to get a replacement certificate http://store.aqa.org.uk/admin/library/AQA-EXAMRECORDS.PDF
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Latest post on 27 July 2011 - 16:58
You could ask ARTE they have artisans of all kinds and may be able to direct you to someone or check out their online store. http://www.arte.ae/index3.html
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Latest post on 27 July 2011 - 15:58
Maybe a quick and cheap solution would be to buy a roll of contact plastic cut it to fit and stick it over the changing table surface.
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Latest post on 27 July 2011 - 13:19
ACE hardware on SZR have a very small model making material section where I have seen some pieces of balsa wood, you could call them and make sure they still have it available. Not sure about the plastic.
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Latest post on 27 July 2011 - 11:51
Only just able to access now, I've been getting "Under Maintenance" too since Friday and when I cleared cookies and tried to get a 'cached' page I repeatedly got the dreaded "Etisalat has Blocked this site" message up unti a few minutes ago, Thought EW had been banned! Glad to see its sorted now :)
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Latest post on 21 July 2011 - 20:01
The best shampoo is the one that does not contain any of these ingredients ■Propylparaben ■Parahydroxybenzoic acid ■Parahydroxybenzoate ■Methylparaben ■Ethylparaben ■Butylparaben ■Benzyl-parahydroxybenzoic acid ■Methyl-parahydroxybenzoic acid ■Ethyl-parahydroxybenzoic acid ■Propyl-parahydroxybenzoic acid ■Butyl-parahydroxybenzoic acid These synthetic hormone-disrupting chemicals are in shampoo preservatives and can be found even in products that claim to be ‘natural’ and ‘organic.’ Parabens have proven to disrupt the endocrine system, they mimic, disrupt or block the actions of your hormones and interfere with your body’s hormonal pathways. They are readily absorbed thru the skin especially under a hot shower when the skin pores are open. These estrogen mimicing chemicals can cause big problems including weight gain, fluid retention, depression as well as disrupting regulation of fertility, pregnancy, menstruation and cause weight gain. Avoid them as much as you can!
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Latest post on 21 July 2011 - 14:09
Boots have disposables sheets you can put under or on top of your sheet, the have an absorbent side with waterproof backing. That would absorb any sudden water leaks and give you peace of mind. They come in packets in the baby and mother items area. Have seen king size matress protectors in Geant too. <em>edited by Di@DXB on 21/07/2011</em>
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Latest post on 21 July 2011 - 13:10
nicely explained di@dxb :) Thanks I hope it will help the OP :)
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Latest post on 21 July 2011 - 12:23
You could try this, remove the outer casing, there should be a slot where you can gently pry it open. Once open you will see the circuit board, thats the green thing with lots of silver dots and wires. if the circuit board is unattached from the metal piece that goes in the computer lift the circuit board out of the casing. Then insert the metal piece that goes into the computer into your pc usb port, and insert the end of the circuit board that has the four silver metal pieces at one end into the usb port, and hold it steady there and try to see if you can get a connection to d/l and save the contents to your pc. This may work if you flash stick is completely broken off from the circuit board. If your flash stick is the sliding type you can open it an just try to hold it together while its in the usb port. HTH <em>edited by Di@DXB on 21/07/2011</em>
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Latest post on 20 July 2011 - 17:31
I bought a queen sized SilentNight bed at Homes R Us in Mazaya last year, very comfortable and not overly expensive compared to other quality brands. Maybe check there.
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Latest post on 19 July 2011 - 17:11
This is quite strange as RTA do not have your place of work, they have no reason to. [b'>I was interested to check these machines and guess what, they give all sorts of info just by you putting in a car number plate[/b'> :\: I use AXA, so my info is safe, but is this even legal here? This should be confidential information. Very strange I have to say. I think I'll avoid this machines too. thanks for sharing This is very disturbing; OP I really suggest you contact the Express newspaper to have this all brought to light! Thanks Pomegrante, I have just written to the paper. Hopefully they will expose the issue and bring about the neccessary changes.
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Latest post on 19 July 2011 - 15:49
Thanks for asking, I have not had any satisfactory response other than an email from the HO of the petrol company saying the matter would be investigated. Considering that the person concened is unlikely to have more than a telling off, due to his status, I can only hope and assume this will be done and I am unlikely to ever know of it. I trust in future at least he will desist from doing the same again, but meantime I would still avoid those gas stations where the Quick Quote machines are placed in the car wash areas.
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Latest post on 19 July 2011 - 15:24
There are so many bad hairdressers out there that charge you a small fortune for the privelege of having your hair look like a small child did it, If anyone actually manages to find a reasonably priced one who is great please let me know 3 years and still looking like a 3 year old did my hair, the only decent cut i get is when i go home once a year. Not sure how they can charge 700 AED for highlights and a cut and blow when they use no different products to what is used at home its ridiculous. Over the years have had the same, really bad cuts and color jobs at some of the supposedly best salons. With the turnover of staff its hard to say if the same still applies but If you are looking for just a trim, I have used the salon in Lamcy several times, but not recently, it has been ok for a simple cut and or trim, not had color done there. Its not expensive. Alternatively I have had a cut and trim at Bellisma salon in DG also not recently either. Quite reasonably priced too. Definately avoid the salon outside of Ibn Battuta Mall at the Geant end, I had an experience there that can only be compared to an attack by Edward Scissorhands. HTH <em>edited by Di@DXB on 19/07/2011</em>
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Latest post on 18 July 2011 - 15:38
If you are looking for value for money you could try the universities, many do short lets of the student's rooms over the summer at amazing prices per night http://www.londonuniversityrooms.co.uk/?gclid=CIDukrXmiqoCFZRX4QodR2iexw
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Latest post on 18 July 2011 - 15:32
Mumtaz is EMS, which you will need to go to the post office to send a package and whenever I used EMS to NZ it was not delivered to the address there, they had to collect it from their post office in town. The easiest option is Skynet, they will collect from your home or office for the same rate as EMS. And there's tracking too like any courier.
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Latest post on 18 July 2011 - 14:35
I used to use Express Post to NZ, the packages are handled by NZ Post at that side but they don't deliverto the addressee, they have to collect from nearest Post Office. I then discovered it is no more expensive to use Skynet, they collect from my location and deliver door to door. No hassle getting to the post office either end and costs the same per kilo. Quicker too. (DHL is lot more expensive than Skynet) Skynet 04 2826555
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Latest post on 17 July 2011 - 10:01
Sounds familiar, I was told the same thing by another airline, wonder if they do this deliberately just to annoy us even more or is it simply total incompetence.
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Latest post on 16 July 2011 - 12:27
I had a lot of spare time on my hands lately so I started doing digital paintings and...voila, the result! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v​=7y5DPKVX-qM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v​=Wr6NKImiywI I tried to capture the old and new Dubai and no, am not trying to advertise myself, those are not for commercial purpose :) Just wanted to share them with you. Cannot see them either, do we have to be signed in to view?
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Latest post on 16 July 2011 - 12:10
oh :( was gettign all excited - how cool would that be to have a harley :) Nothing to stop you, they will sell them to us girls. know a lady here who has one, seen her flying down the SZR!
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Latest post on 16 July 2011 - 09:47
here are a couple http://www.disneypicture.net/postcard.img2960.htm http://cards.disneysites.com/makeCard2.php?cardID=8 (scroll right down to find the card) and BTW care2 also do have some really pretty cards for eg, 'Birthday Garden' on a par with the JL ones but free :)
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Latest post on 16 July 2011 - 09:30
Yes it does! And you can check out any spot to see if there's WiFi here http://v4.jiwire.com/wi-fi-wireless-hotspot-Dubai-Dubayy-AE-Lulu-Al-Dugong-1610508.htm
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Latest post on 15 July 2011 - 20:06
I had some foam cut to a custom size at the Intercoil factory in Al Quoz. You could try there.
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Latest post on 15 July 2011 - 13:13
I see, if you reset its back to default. Have you tried calling Etisalat Internet support, I think they can guide you through the process over the phone if its their router, if not an Etisalat make maybe the info here will help. http://tinyurl.com/6a2xsha
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Latest post on 15 July 2011 - 13:00
i dont no about that ...i saw an article long time ago about fish with flags on etc and i went in there and saw birds dyed all different bright colours ....and alot of the other birds were cramped in cages. so i dont think they treat them very well in there. That's so sad, I did not even look at the birds, hate to see anything in a cage.
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Latest post on 15 July 2011 - 12:49
I know the onee nt LULU should be avoided they were once in 7 days because they dye their fish and birds, u have only got to walk in there to notice they are not treated well. So the Koi fish there are not Koi you mean, they are dyed to look like them? No wonder they were offered so cheap.
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Latest post on 15 July 2011 - 12:45
OK so it's Friday, most of Dubai are away and our router is playing up and we can't get it to talk to the laptops! Is there anyone out there who we can call on a Friday?? Please someone, I am lost without access to the internet except through the wire on the wall. You may have done this already so sorry if its useless, but have you tried switching it off for a minute and restarting. I find that works most of the time. <em>edited by Di@DXB on 15/07/2011</em>
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Latest post on 15 July 2011 - 12:35
There's an aquatic shop inside LuLu mall, I have not bought a fish from there so cannot vouch for the quality or treatment, however I spoke to the assistant about a Koi Fish, and he offered me one at a really bargain price considering how expensive they usually are.
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Latest post on 15 July 2011 - 12:19
I don't have e-vison but I changed FOX from Arabic to English to pressing the 'lang' button on my decoder remote. Maybe the same for e-vision. It may be the 'audio' button on an e-vison remote. <em>edited by Di@DXB on 15/07/2011</em>
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Latest post on 15 July 2011 - 09:06
Very useful, thanks. Interesting too, epidemic in New Zealand and Canada. Did'nt know that. I'll be checking this out before flying off anywhere.
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Latest post on 14 July 2011 - 20:30
I believe they are already doing this as we were charged it on last months bill. You are right, there was a surcharge announced in Jan this year based on actual price to DEWA, the announcement in the press today reports the offcial decree for authorising it. Well I hope its only that and not yet another surcharge. http://gulfnews.com/business/general/dewa-to-introduce-fuel-surcharge-1.838387 If its the same one they announced in Jan, I wonder how they were applying the surcharge before it was officially authorised though? <em>edited by Di@DXB on 14/07/2011</em>
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Latest post on 14 July 2011 - 20:16
So the fuel charge is for the delivery of Electricity and water to our homes ??????? edited by salsB on 14/07/2011 Its a surcharge on the price of electricity which will reflect global oil prices, so if the oil prices increase the difference in the price will be spread over our bills and it will be featured on the bill as an extra charge which will be variable. <em>edited by Di@DXB on 14/07/2011</em>
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Latest post on 14 July 2011 - 19:38
Oh god, i have been holding on to my silk dress for many months now, still looking for a reliable dry cleaners! Where can i find the laundry which wouldn`t ruin it?? edited by Fondue on 14/07/2011 Was hesitating about sending my silk items to any dry cleaner here but finally sent a blouse off to Dubai Laudry and it came back beautiful, no problems. But I did tell the guy who collected it to take extra care and I wrote silk special care all over the bag! According to directory they are in Rashidiya...Do you know if they have a branch anywhere else in New Dubai? I only have a phone number 050 61358778 that's the guy who collects, not sure where their branch is. Their office land line is +971 (4) 285-9273 <em>edited by Di@DXB on 14/07/2011</em>
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Latest post on 14 July 2011 - 19:18
Oh god, i have been holding on to my silk dress for many months now, still looking for a reliable dry cleaners! Where can i find the laundry which wouldn`t ruin it?? edited by Fondue on 14/07/2011 Was hesitating about sending my silk items to any dry cleaner here but finally sent a blouse off to Dubai Laudry and it came back beautiful, no problems. But I did tell the guy who collected it to take extra care and I wrote silk special care all over the bag!
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Latest post on 14 July 2011 - 15:37
There are lots of wedding and evening gowns, used and new, some locally made and foreign designer gowns all for sale in Dubai at http://www.weddingdresses.ae/ Also I think there's a sale held at the Bubble al Meydan for designer gowns every so often too. http://www.dubaidesignermarket.com/
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Latest post on 14 July 2011 - 09:17
Care2.com have some nice cards and they support lots of social and environmental causes. HTH Its free and I have not noticed any pop-ups <em>edited by Di@DXB on 14/07/2011</em>
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Latest post on 12 July 2011 - 09:40
An alternative to the metal type, if you don't find one, would be the small insulated thermal bags, you will find a range of them in Daiso for about 7 dhs, one of those would keep the food cool better than a metal or plastic one too.
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Latest post on 12 July 2011 - 09:14
.....Emirates seem to hide their managers and it is extremely difficult to find someone in charge, that actually cares. .... Agree, but as a precaution I would also write the whole incident in a letter and take it to them when you go in, even if you do manage to get to talk to anyone in charge they may ask you to email it in to them and/or try to dismiss the matter if you have not put something in writing at that point. Have your letter printed out ready to put in front of their faces and then email it as well after your visit referring to the name of the person you spoke to at their offices. Do hope they take this seriously and deal with your complaint appropriately. Its appalling they treated a child in that manner. From my experience I had to involve the press to get any reaction from them. Maybe you should do likewise if you get no joy dealing directly.
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Latest post on 11 July 2011 - 19:45
I have not tried Rosetta Stone. But if you want to see how you would get on with learning Arabic or any language before paying for anything, try BYKI, they offer a free d/l of many languages inc Arabic, and you get the first level free for as long as you need. I found it easy to follow and liked the test system which does not let you go to the next lesson before mastering the previous one.
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Latest post on 11 July 2011 - 09:47
Hi, I have complained using the in-flight form, I got a reply from [email protected] So I guess you could write straight to that address with your complaint. Good luck! HTH
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Latest post on 09 July 2011 - 12:59
Hi, Changing the temperature unit- with the unit off or in 'standby mode' hold down the 'scan' button and the 'On' button together until you see the display switch function. The manual is online here too if you neeed to read more. HTH http://www.beurer.com/web/aus/service/manuals/body_temperature/body_temperature.php?PHPSESSID=81db68433a99d449d824d18476ff5f49
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Latest post on 08 July 2011 - 09:31
The British Consulate provide this list of lawyers http://ukinuae.fco.gov.uk/en/help-for-british-nationals/when-things-go-wrong/if-you-need-lawyer/lawyers-in-dubai HTH
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Latest post on 08 July 2011 - 09:02
You can lodge a complaint online at e-complain against any governmental organisation http://ecomplain.dubai.ae/Main.aspx
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Latest post on 08 July 2011 - 08:51
If I send something to London using Express Post, how long would it take to get there? Thanks EMS usually takes 3 to 5 days depending on when the weekend falls after you post it.
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Latest post on 08 July 2011 - 07:41
Google Owlpoo.com Laura is a qualified children's illustrator, living in Dubai for the last couple of years and with several projects behind her. Highly recommended. Great website, I love the 'stories tab' Im dragging the fox around and spinning him silly!
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Latest post on 08 July 2011 - 07:22
Lol Di@DXB when that happens to me it suddenly dawns on me that I'm from a culture which loves the concept of a sharp elbow to the ribs :) Thanks for the reply - perhaps I'll head over this morning and check it out Wish I'd remembered that concept too! It was so uneccessary of her to push in front of me, we were probably only numbers 5 and 6 in the payment line, so no chance of her not getting the hand out, she actually stepped on my foot to get ahead too!
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Latest post on 08 July 2011 - 07:11
Was there at the opening, there were over 100 people waiting for the doors to open and grab the freebies for the first 100 customers. It seemed to be as well stocked as DM. Difficult to get a complete view of it all due to so many people, I got queue barged at the cash/gift counter by someone from a 'culture' that does not know the concept of queueing. Plan to go back on a quieter day and have proper look around.
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Latest post on 07 July 2011 - 18:32
She could try this go to 'Control panel' open 'Folder options' open 'View' click 'show hidden files and folders' click 'OK' If it does not work repeat process and reset to 'Do not show hidden files and folders' Do NOT click 'Restore Defaults' If this does not help your friend could try to download an 'Undelete' application. http://www.winundelete.com/ HTH <em>edited by Di@DXB on 07/07/2011</em>
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Latest post on 07 July 2011 - 14:42
Think it's a great idea!!! This will make you happy then -Ryanair also recently announced they would start offering totally child-free flights this October. Although as it was announced on 1 April it's been suggested that it was an April Fools joke... Well it won't be so funny if people book for October thinking it's chld free and find themselves on a plane full of screaming infants!
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Latest post on 07 July 2011 - 14:31
Think it's a great idea!!! This will make you happy then -Ryanair also recently announced they would start offering totally child-free flights this October.
 
 
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