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Latest post on 18 November 2013 - 18:08
omg - I just googled it...if it's anything like the first Hunger Games i'm surprised it's not 18 !!
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Latest post on 18 November 2013 - 18:03
I heard that some theaters won't let kids (age 10, 12, 13) in a PG 15 movie even with their parents there. I know a lot of kids that age who plan to see Catching Fire this weekend including my own! Will they be allowed in? why would you want younger children to see a 15 movie ?
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Latest post on 18 November 2013 - 17:34
I wonder who came up with all this non-sense ? I think this is just a way to put a bit of "life" in the forum : nothing better than a heated debate over nationalities and [u'>their[/u'> supposedly bad behaviors/habits. :) I think you misunderstood - it's a piece from a British paper listing things British people find irritating - no mention of any other nationality...
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Latest post on 18 November 2013 - 17:32
I thought it was illegal to film someone here without their consent...
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Latest post on 17 November 2013 - 20:05
it's my opinion that a lot of the time Learning Support is regarded as a bit of a gravy train by the schools here...you only have their word for it that your child is in need of help and an independent assessment is expensive... Even things like the Brain and Learning are run as a business and not cheap... Best to get your child assessed in the UK if you can.
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Latest post on 17 November 2013 - 17:59
Hi all... sorry for the delay in replying but I wanted to ensure that I got all my facts right before posting on here... I had a discussion with the Head of Transition at Horizon and she verified that [b'>ALL[/b'>[u'>[/u'> yr6 students last year got places into secondary schools. I also approached six of the parents who had children in yr 6 and they have all confirmed that their children and all their classmates got places in secondary schools. But were they at the schools they wanted ? lol I was concerned to see the number of pupils in your class - total 26 - is this typical ? seems a lot... @Colours - the no homework policy was introduced 3 or so years ago as a result of research being published that supported the idea that homework for pupils of this age is not beneficial and serves no purpose... we're at Safa and we have the same (Safa and Horizon were in partnership at the time) - the home links are on the website but I confess we've never done any.... <em>edited by Doubting Thomas on 17/11/2013</em>
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Latest post on 17 November 2013 - 15:23
With the first we went on a coach trip on his 5th day (first day home from hospital) because we'd had it booked for ages and he was early...from then on I took him out most days if only for a walk round the block...I was an Avon lady so I used to take him out for deliveries, made sure I had a pram with a huge basket underneath !! lol. When the second one came I had no choice but to take him with me on the school run straight away - which I did on foot with him in a sling, then later in a buggy... For me it's the most exciting feeling - walking out with your new baby, showing him the world for the first time and it cant be soon enough...no reason to put it off...
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Latest post on 17 November 2013 - 15:15
if anyone's interested I can recommend the documentary Blackfish
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Latest post on 17 November 2013 - 15:13
http://www.wspa-usa.org/wspaswork/oceans/dolphinscaptivitymain.aspx
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Latest post on 16 November 2013 - 17:47
is he ok? Sorry, no idea...
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Latest post on 16 November 2013 - 17:43
Anybody knows what happened there? Just passed it and saw more then 10 police cars..lots of ambulances and big ambulance bus.. Just as you come from dubai, towards abu dhabi, where al khail goes into emirates road... A tower block under construction caught fire and the workers were trapped...had to climb down the outside.. it's all out now but I think one worker fell.
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Latest post on 16 November 2013 - 12:38
This is what Stephen Fry has to say about swearing... in particular that people who say it's a sign of a poor vocabulary usually have a poor vocabulary themselves !! lol http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_osQvkeNRM
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Latest post on 16 November 2013 - 12:04
my husband's company had a collection and gave us a list of items - the shipment goes off tomorrow I think... He said there was a lot of stuff collected..
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Latest post on 16 November 2013 - 12:00
Ladies I know this sounds silly, but I cannot find my own threads and therefore cannot find the replies! The search does not bring them up? Why? click on your name, in red next to your posts or in the list of members at the bottom, then you will see the date you joined and your post count. Click on the number of posts and they will all be listed.
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Latest post on 16 November 2013 - 11:04
I would suggest that all Brits go home and fight to save their country. We can't..........it's full. Perhaps Brits should have stayed home in the first place then. It's due to a pathetic Government that could not organise a pee up in a brewery if they tried. Why do you think most Westerners move out here!!!! money
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Latest post on 16 November 2013 - 10:40
Just to clarify a little, I was merely questioning why that particular link was posted on this forum now. It is neither topical nor particularly geographically relevant to the area, and at any given point in time, social media and the popular press is awash with maps and statistics, which in any case are not always accurate. No attack was intended, just curious as to why figures from fifteen years ago should be highlighted on EW now. like I said, it's doing the rounds on facebook - the artist who put it together has just released it having spent years on the project...
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Latest post on 15 November 2013 - 19:52
Thank you. Yup, it was me... oh dear...
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Latest post on 15 November 2013 - 19:50
I think in the UK it's usual to haggle when buying second-hand, and here many people assume you've overpriced to allow for being knocked down a bit... Also, when I see some of the items for sale on Facebook i'm shocked at the prices - not suggesting the OP is one but so many people seem to have a hugely inflated opinion of what someone will pay for something... I once saw a pair of child's trainers for sale - they were so scruffy i'd have thrown them out long ago and the lady was asking 85 dhs for them !!
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Latest post on 15 November 2013 - 19:07
at least your satnav doesn't' call it Emirates Road!!! pmsl - which one ??
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Latest post on 15 November 2013 - 18:47
My Satnav used to call it Doha Street before I updated it - it's now called Financial Centre Road and it's the big one that the runs across the front entrance of Dubai Mall..
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Latest post on 15 November 2013 - 18:16
Hello Harrimayne! Maybe you should check with the school first: my son's school used to have a "preferred" bank. But unfortunately for many parents, they just announced recently that from now on they do not accept credit card any more as mean of payment for fees (keeping in mind that the 2nd term tuition fees are due by the 15th nov. and the info was given a week ago) I thought they couldn't ask for fees before the first day of term ?
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Latest post on 15 November 2013 - 16:56
sometimes I really feel sorry for people who ask for advice on here...
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Latest post on 15 November 2013 - 15:47
sorry to hear that - did you know there's a facebook group for Meadows, Lakes and Springs ? you might reach more people on there..
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Latest post on 15 November 2013 - 15:29
If you have a facebook page for where you live most of them nowadays carry items for sale...
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Latest post on 15 November 2013 - 15:28
Don't know about you oopsiedaisy, but I can't afford to give away a few thousand dirhams worth of stuff! Then you have to put up with the joys of selling !! lol
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Latest post on 15 November 2013 - 15:27
we've been at Safa over 3 years now and are very happy with it. They no longer have any relationship with Horizon school, but it's probably true that anyone you ask will be biased toward their own school otherwise we wouldn't still be there !! The new building has been decorated since we moved in and it looks more homely now that the artwork has been put up etc... There is also a brand new Safa school under construction off Umm Sequiem road that will be open (insh'allah !! lol) next September - taking up to year 13 I believe...
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Latest post on 15 November 2013 - 02:00
Have you found anyone to help ? The OP said she has booked an agency...
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Latest post on 15 November 2013 - 01:58
Sorry but why would you post that on EW? Because it's doing the rounds on Facebook ?
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Latest post on 13 November 2013 - 13:19
so, you won't leave them on their own but you'll allow a complete stranger into your home to spend the day with them ?
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Latest post on 13 November 2013 - 12:39
I agree with Tallybait - it's a bit tactless to discuss it with her...To be honest, if you don't have his phone number, facebook, email or any other way of contacting him then I would be wondering why you would bother sending him a card at Christmas ? This always puzzles me about Christmas cards and i'm as guilty as the next person - sending cards to the same people for years and years, long after you've had any real contact or relationship with them....Relatives are one thing, it's important to remember them, but not so much the newly exed husband of a friend you were at Uni with !!
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Latest post on 13 November 2013 - 12:28
When I was 13 I made extra pocket money from babysitting and a Saturday job....Of course it depends on the child but i'd say they're old enough to look after themselves, especially during the day. We started leaving our 2 when the eldest got to 13...
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Latest post on 12 November 2013 - 19:35
So if the poison is in the desert then presumably they are targetting pets as I cannot honestly see any reason for slug pellets or rat poison in the desert. edited by RuthM on 11/11/2013 There are plenty of stories flying around, one of which is still that construction workers are putting down something to control the foxes in the construction areas..There is still no evidence to confirm any of the theories...
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Latest post on 12 November 2013 - 16:54
I posted a thread in hope that somebody here may be able to point me in the right direction in terms of finding a new opportunity and some lovely ladies did just that so thank you. It's a shame though that those who have no intention of helping feel the need to sabotage a thread and scrutinise others. I think it was just a friendly tip that if you are trying to "sell" yourself in the job market then first impressions are important...Listing your years of experience in a senior position could be seen to be undermined by your posts containing several grammatical errors.. My apologies if you are posting in your second language...sometimes hard to tell on a forum with so many nationalities...
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Latest post on 12 November 2013 - 16:29
I've been working consistently for 8 years with very senior executives in multinational organisations. I just recently took a career break (under 1 year) which was not out of choice as explained below. I really appreciate all the [b'>advise[/b'> thank you very much ladies! I'll register with the agencies you have mentioned. I know I'm being a cheeky mare but if you come across anyone looking for an EA please let me know. That would be fantastic as well :) Is it still a typo if the same mistake is made twice ?
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Latest post on 11 November 2013 - 19:39
I just think tattoos are offensive !! lol
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Latest post on 11 November 2013 - 19:21
did you not see my post ?
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Latest post on 11 November 2013 - 17:40
I thought the OP was referring to travel insurance ? confused now...lol http://www.saga.co.uk/contact-us.aspx
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Latest post on 11 November 2013 - 17:34
who is Kateh ?
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Latest post on 10 November 2013 - 15:01
In parts of Europe it's customary to put the paper in a bin next to the loo because the drains can't handle it..I've been to Greece and parts of Spain where this is the case..
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Latest post on 09 November 2013 - 22:29
I also needed a 'no objection letter ' from work. I can't remember if I needed one form my husband..may have done, our PRO sorted it all out for us...
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Latest post on 09 November 2013 - 19:17
Hi Can anyone help me, what do I need to bring with me to the RTA if i want to change my full irish driving licence to UAE? And what are the RTA opening hours? Their website doesnt say. thanks You need to have your eyes tested at an official authorised eye place, most places have a sign outside on on their window. Also your green slip and drivers license if it's similar to the UK. A photo and money, that's it :) You'll need your visa or EID as well...
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Latest post on 09 November 2013 - 12:39
7 Days put a couple on their facebook page as well...
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Latest post on 09 November 2013 - 12:38
Wow, I've never heard anyone refer to themselves as a perfect product before...
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Latest post on 08 November 2013 - 22:21
ministry of Labour I guess - http://www.dubaifaqs.com/ministry-of-labour-uae.php (my husband hasn't had a rise for 4 years !! lol)
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Latest post on 08 November 2013 - 21:33
Anyone? maybe most people are thinking that if you signed for 2 years then you should complete 2 years...how would you have felt if your employer had tried to terminate the contract before the end ? (assuming you didn't want to leave..)
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Latest post on 07 November 2013 - 19:24
it seemed like a big event...was there anything on your paperwork ? http://www.emirates247.com/news/emirates/over-2-600-dubai-residents-to-get-16-8kg-of-gold-today-2013-11-07-1.527232
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Latest post on 07 November 2013 - 18:51
http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/topic209555-anyone-registered-for-the-lose-weight-gain-gold-competition.aspx
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Latest post on 07 November 2013 - 18:49
Anyone else partake in this competition. I lost 4 kg but only saw this afternoon that you can only collect your gold from 3-6 at Zabeel Park. It was impossible for me to make it there by six so now what? Will I lose out on the gold? :-( there was another thread about this...some posters are participating...
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Latest post on 07 November 2013 - 12:22
now she has more time to post....
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again ??
 
 
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