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Latest post on 11 May 2012 - 10:35
http://rosacea.emedtv.com/rosacea/rosacea-mite.html Meet Demodex Folliculorum This mite goes by the name of Demodex folliculorum. It is a normal resident in human skin, living in hair follicles, where it dines on cast-off skin cells. These mites have been retrieved from almost every area of human skin, but they seem to prefer the skin on the face. Two recent studies revealed that the mites were significantly more numerous in facial skin samples of people with rosacea than of people without the condition. In addition, the mite population peaked on the skin samples of these people in the spring, when rosacea tends to flare up. Other studies show that people with steroid-induced rosacea also had a higher mite population on their faces. This population dropped when the rosacea subsided after treatment with an ointment that kills mites (see Steroid Rosacea). Does the Mite Cause Rosacea? Although these findings do not prove that the skin mite causes rosacea, they do suggest that Demodex folliculorum might play a role in fostering the disorder. The mites may provoke rosacea by clogging skin follicles, which, in turn, might trigger an inflammatory response. Rosacea may also be triggered by an allergic-like reaction to these skin mites or to the bacteria they harbor. These mites could then multiply excessively or penetrate more deeply into the skin, triggering an inflammatory response in the form of pimples. interesting and i want to scratch now, its made me itchy all over ha ha
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Latest post on 11 May 2012 - 10:29
thank you so much for all this help, i will go through it all and digest and decide what to do next, again thank you - you have given me a lot of confidence that this can be brought under control.
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Latest post on 10 May 2012 - 22:36
Can't help you with Desert Vets, however Nad al sheba vets are fantastic, the vets are amazing, gentle, polite, friendly, knowlegable and the prices are good, especially compared to alot of others. They are also used by the animal welfare organisations here. Bit of a trek to get to but so worth it. ditto this quote they are brilliant - thanks to all who recommended them on this site.
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Latest post on 10 May 2012 - 08:11
what products do you recommend for helping with roseacea. skin on face is very spotty all over and red. got antibiotic cream to use twice daily for 12 weeks, but have been told not to use strong products for skin care, so any help appreciated, thanks.
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Latest post on 10 May 2012 - 08:07
thanks for some reason i always forget aviation club. i will also ring fitness first dfc too. thanks for the help ladies.
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Latest post on 10 May 2012 - 08:06
have you had this in dubai, does it work, or has it worked for you - who did you go to. thanks. anyone had this done, if you have where and has it worked for you, thanks.
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Latest post on 10 May 2012 - 08:04
where is this doc based, thanks as i am looking for a yearly hearing test. i have hearing aids mine are widex mini in ear ones digital. i have them serviced yearly and they cost around 6000 aed per aid to buy, or they did when i got mine 4 years ago. hope that helps.
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Latest post on 09 May 2012 - 12:57
yes for me its important to have a class close or i wont go. can you pay for one off classes at fitness first does anyone know? ta.
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Latest post on 19 April 2012 - 09:24
using a phone box down the road, cos we never had a phone until 1981. oxo crisps and spangles. changing the bulb thingy in the back of the tele once a year when it popped and having to get up and actually press buttons or turn the button to change the channels. gas mantles in my grandmothers caravan and no heating. boring boring - sunday dinners and the london paladium or black and white minstrel show. having to walk every where or catch the bus. small supermarkets where everyone knew your name. scrumpy for a penny a pack ( scrumpy was the old and odd bits of batter left in the fryer from the battered fish, they used to sell it off for a penny a big bag) . everything cooked in lard. thinking that my friend across the road was odd and rather exotic because they ate spaghetti bolognese ( this was early 60's). roller skating on 4 wheels. skipping with friends in the street for hours and hours. the pop man calling on a friday. disco dancing.
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Latest post on 12 April 2012 - 13:07
Shangri-La Muscat: Its a wonderful hotel and the beach is absolutely amazing! But I would only suggest to stay in the Al Husn part of the Shangri-La (if you dont have kids). Its the most beautiful part, with its own separate beach and an amazing pool, also separate. For sightseeing it is a bit far from the main center, but its also on the other side a nice drive. Anantara Island Resort Abu Dhabi: great small hotel, loved it (maybe also because my hubby proposed there on the beach to me :-)) also the safari they offer was impressive, my suggestion do the safari early morning its worth getting up! downside was a bit the food&beverage experience. the rooms are very nice, try to get one on the ground floor with the garden. thanks kitties and everyone who responded, we will do the adult section of the hotel and the anantara resort sounds like a will do too. thanks all, thats my hols sorted out for the beg.may.
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Latest post on 12 April 2012 - 12:40
i hope all turns out well with your friends and their little one. dedicated to all the friends who just stand by when trouble comes your soul to try, you love the friend who just stands by. perhaps theres nothing they can do - the thing is strictly up to you. for there are troubles all your own, and paths the soul must tread alone. times when love cannot smooth the road nor friendship lift the heavy load, but just to know you have a friend who will stand by until the end, whose sympathy through all endures, whose warm handclasp is always yours. it helps, some way, to pull you through although theres nothing they can do. and so with fervent heart you cry, god bless the friend who just stands by. a lovely poem by b. y. williams
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Latest post on 11 April 2012 - 11:19
I GOT some ww couscous in carrefour the other day. i cant remember which section tho. sorry. it is in a narrow brown box might be around rice or gluten free items or by russian food. sorry
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Latest post on 11 April 2012 - 10:36
Sue- I think maybe you're right- in Dubai they are very used to being "served" rather than "attended" so to say, people from the M.E/GCC it's totally normal to snap your fiongers (or ring a bell) whereas back home, with a couple of exceptions, on most flights if there was a bell we'd go running to see what was wrong! :) Different attitudes I guess, for different cultures. I don't mind people using the bell (esp if in window seat on a long flight), it's the pressing it incessantly because we don't appear instantly that gets me... as I said, when everyone does the same it can be "heeeelll on earth" (or sky) for everyone because of the noise.... lol it is annoying to be on flights where certain people ding ding the bell incessantly and they do, and i dont blame crew at all for looking frazzled at times, when some are so down right rude and another thing why cant passengers ask for a coke with ice and lemon when ordering a drink and not - can i have a coke, bring me ice, bring me lemon, bring her a coke. its no wonder others are kept waiting. birmingham flights especially have such annoying passengers, demanding and annoying and s@dding rude. i really feel sorry for crew at times and the long haul must be so tiring. try flying british airways any class, awful and first and business their crew are really rude you would think they are paying for your flights. one old woman crew in first actually told me to drink champagne and go to sleep one flight when the ac was off and the lights or tv wouldnt work. i wouldnt use them as a gift any more, i love emirates they are by far the best airline i have ever flown with and i only fly economy. crews by and large have been great. but i still dont get hello tomorrow, ha ha
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Latest post on 08 April 2012 - 12:55
if you go take antihistamin cream and pills, because if you do get stung it could be pretty painful. i was stung on my back not realising jellyfish were in water in al mamzar and i was in such pain, i was shaking and shocked that it affected my breathing. was rushed to nearby pharmacy who gave me the cream and pills. i was fine after about an hour after taking the pills. the one that stung me was small and its left a scar. dont listen to old wives tales about urinating on it or rubbing sand on it as the life guard told us, they dont work. <em>edited by fairwater on 08/04/2012</em>
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Latest post on 08 April 2012 - 12:45
we want to go both areas for 2-3 days each place, but not sure what hotels as we've not been to oman before. we've no kids. many thanks.
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Latest post on 08 April 2012 - 12:44
Whats in the bag is fun, but not sure you can actually buy it here.
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Latest post on 08 April 2012 - 12:26
ziggy bay - recommended ? chedi or shangri la barr al jissah views on these please. thanks so much.
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Latest post on 07 April 2012 - 10:14
You should read this as inspiration http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2012/feb/01/top-five-regrets-of-the-dying wow just read this post - thought provoking indeed. worth a read as it makes you put your own life into perspective. khatoon, so glad to hear you are alright, how scary for you. god bless.
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Latest post on 07 April 2012 - 10:02
our compound / LL uses this maintenance company and so far we have had no problems.
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Latest post on 07 April 2012 - 09:36
got mine in plaster section at carrefour
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Latest post on 07 April 2012 - 09:35
i would also be interested in details, where its held etc. thanks.
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Latest post on 26 March 2012 - 13:20
YES thats it fantastic thanks.
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Latest post on 14 March 2012 - 14:35
i love to catch up with the book versions of films i have missed. enjoying at the moment i bought a zoo lincon lawyer i dont know how she does it the descendants lost christmas there are so many to choose from, they have a huge section in that big bookstore in dubai mall. edited by fairwater on 14/03/2012 <em>edited by fairwater on 14/03/2012</em>
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Latest post on 14 March 2012 - 10:02
thanks tallybalt will check them out, have a nice day.
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Latest post on 14 March 2012 - 09:21
many thanks for help
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 11:45
it's at the burj park which is the lovely green area right next to the fountains and burj khalifa. at NYE it was complete gridlock but these events are smaller scale and don't tend to cause quite so much chaos. there's underground parking in downtown. http://www.timeoutdubai.com/aroundtown/details/9220 thank you for the map, how do you get there, can you walk from the mall? thanks.
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 11:44
its your wedding, yours and your future husband, if you want help from family or friends then ask, but otherwise if you dont want it, say you are doing the planning and organising yourselves - regardless of anyones profession. its your day not theirs dont be steamrollered into letting others organise it for you if you dont want that. of course speak to your future husband first but dont forget you two are the most important part of this not extended family.
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 11:44
easiest way would be much appreciated. thanks. Go to your online account and you can remove from there. But you don't have to delete the book entirely, it will still be saved in your archives. thank you monkey face.
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 11:39
easiest way would be much appreciated. thanks.
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 10:51
6-8 months in advance? I have to get cracking! Thanks again Saharagypsyrose You are welcome! Yes, DH is now looking to fill 2013...so I need to get my 2012 trips sorted out. But I must admit I am a little behind this year, but almost done with my planning for our July trip. is it safe to drive yourselves as we want to do this too ? many thanks. I think in that 16 days, we clocked about 1500 km. The roads were really nice, the drivers (99%) that we encountered were super considerate on the road. This is the only country I thoroughly enjoyed being the sole driver (I have driven in ~30 countries). Car rental is generally inexpensive and the freedom to do what you want whenever you want is priceless. I hope you ladies will enjoy S.A. as much as we did! many thanks for the response.
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 10:49
sorry no idea where this is being held at down town, just know its burj down town, anyone know?
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 09:23
i am beyond excited, george benson and gabrielle in one night, yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy. (16th march)
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 09:03
NO, everyone hoards their odd jobs for me to do when i go back. gardens, spring cleaning houses, etc etc, no for me its a duty to go back. i do enjoy seeing everyone but for me its not a holiday. i need a holiday when i come back.
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 09:01
are they still in dubai or have they left already?
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Latest post on 29 February 2012 - 08:57
Are you staying in Cape Town? We drove along the Garden Route from CT to the Bushman Sands' game reserve (next to Shamwari) - it was fantastic but it's a very long drive and if you're short on time it will be difficult to savour the route it as it deserves! Friends who live in South Africa suggested we could have gone to the Garden Route game reserve as it's much closer to CT. Might be worth Googling it if you're staying in CT anyway? Enjoy. It's a beautiful country. is it safe to drive yourselves as we want to do this too ? many thanks.
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Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 10:47
would love to go see her but in june, no way
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Latest post on 22 February 2012 - 10:33
shepards pie with more mushrooms and less meat, topping mashed parsnips and carrots. spag bol, but substitute the pasta for bean sprouts ( ever so lightly warmed thro. stir fry still crisp) same goes for chilli con carne gratin of broccoli and cauliflower stuffed peppers stuffed large mushrooms veggie burgers, home made frittata moussaka
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Latest post on 21 February 2012 - 13:11
Thanks appletiser. :)
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Latest post on 21 February 2012 - 11:08
where has the killing and lights out gone? we love to watch body of proof ( remember her from the old girlfriend in housesitters ) strike back breakout kings
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Latest post on 15 February 2012 - 09:26
Not suprised you were tee'd off but sounds like par for the course. I would club him round the head. Hope you iron it all out :D (It's a slow day :D) how can you be so quick witted so early, ha ha ha love it.
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Latest post on 15 February 2012 - 08:56
jerash is fantastic.
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Latest post on 15 February 2012 - 08:49
what this old thing i've had it for ages! i never tell the price of a pair of shoes its okay - when he tells you hes forgotten to buy a card. when he says i look nice when i put on a dress that i know he hates. :)
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Latest post on 15 February 2012 - 08:32
have you considered an older building - ghaya residence on sheikh zayed road was fantastic when we lived there for 3 years. great indoor pool you can use all year round and not get sunburnt in summer. great gym with walking/ running track around it plus squash court. theres a tennis court on top of the car park. the apartments are big and light. they have big balconys - ours was really huge but then we had a 3 bed. the prices have come right down and when we were there cleaning twice a week was included in the price. dont go for a 1-3 floor apartment at the back as it overlooks the car park. but ask to see apartments at the back and you overlook the difc and the palace gardens beyond and it reduces the traffic noise too. there is a designated parking space also. its also a minutes walk to the metro outside 21 century building and 5 to emirate towers metro station and its literally minutes to difc there are loads of shops all around the building plus hotles as well as those across the road, which is easy to go across the road via the metro station crossings. why dont you go over and have a look. we didnt like exec towers as its a building site all around it and the issue with roads has been ongoing since we looked two years ago and the lifts were not working properly. good luck in your search.
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Latest post on 13 February 2012 - 15:35
it can be difficult for some people to speak to friends and family for work colleagues and they may feel a need, a place/people to talk to thats why this forum is so great for people to talk and ask questions and what is silly to one may not be silly to another. our feelings and emotions are valid. as to who talks to strangers, people do when they go to counsellors for help. i am sure people use ew as such, thats why so many people ask emotive questions on this forum. no one forces anyone to read them if they are thought of as rediculous. ps agree with your comments seaoflove. <em>edited by fairwater on 13/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 13 February 2012 - 13:27
when we lived in kenya, where i used to pick my kids up from school the local shops used to give away their left over food like bread and fresh milk, to the homeless who used to queue outside the back door - there are many people who are living on the bread line here who could do with that food. its dreadful to see such waste. one of my bug bears is food waste. pret a manger ( uk ) give all their left over food for the day to homeless shelters etc. and make fresh every morning. why cant others do the same.
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Latest post on 13 February 2012 - 13:22
opposites do attract, i know we have been married 34 years this year. compromise is the answer with opposites. if you both respect each others differences ( and you only really get to know them once you start to go out ) you can work out things that make you both happy, ie going out and staying in. life and love is all about compromises and respect. because you've only ever seen him as a friend why would you think of him in a romantic light before now, if you dont give it a go (and risk possibly losing a friendship) then you wont know if he is the love of your life. but it also works 2 ways, he may get to go out with you and then decide you are not the love of his. BUT remember that life is not a do over we only all get one chance at it. live life in the now not in the when . the very best of luck to you what ever you decide, you have to do it for you.
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Latest post on 13 February 2012 - 13:09
been staying at patong beach hotel for a few years and we like it ( on sons advice we went to koi samui for a change and didnt like it, went to pattaya yuk hated that) so should we risk a change of scenery and try kata or karon or both. we are not party animals but dont like dead and boring and isolation, we dont have any age kids with us so no need for kids clubs , we like the beach and we like a pool, so its just us. first 2 weeks of april. any ideas gratefully received.
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Latest post on 13 February 2012 - 12:45
what about pierre reflets? wharf place in jum. madinat west 14? ivy rib room observatory hard rock cafe :) any thing at meridien near airport-garhoud anything at the address hotel ( neos for drinks before) any armani restaurants recommended at.mosphere sounds great but for me afternoon tea for the view in day light. edited by fairwater on 13/02/2012 <em>edited by fairwater on 13/02/2012</em>
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Latest post on 13 February 2012 - 12:43
thanks for the replies, so thats a no for ossiano esp. as we are taking clients. better get my thinking cap on. have a good day everyone.
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Latest post on 13 February 2012 - 12:41
theres a spinneys in bin sougat on airport road. its not huge but big enough.
 
 
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