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Latest post on 03 August 2012 - 00:23
CRT is the kind of hard contact lenses that kids with nearsightedness use at night while sleeping. Supposedly they help to improve the eye sights, at least prevent the eye sights from getting worse. I am just wondering if we can get those lenses in Dubai, and which doctors should we go to?
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Latest post on 25 July 2012 - 13:28
Go for Maytag washer and dryer. They are work horses and can do tons of wash in one go.
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Latest post on 25 July 2012 - 11:12
TV won't work there. Not just the voltage difference, the systems are not the same. I would just sell most of the elec. stuff here and use the money to buy new in the US. There are plenty of sales and things are way cheaper. As for DVD player, basically the cheapest, crappiest ones will play everything. The expensive ones are more picky. So maybe they should bring their current one, use with a voltage converter. And also try to get a cheap new one there and see if it can play the UK DVDs. <em>edited by floppy123 on 25/07/2012</em>
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Latest post on 21 July 2012 - 15:03
Check out the website dubizzle.com for used cars. We just sold one of ours on that website. There are so many postings each day. My ad dissapeared to the Nth page within hours. But still plenty of calls and I sold the car within days.
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Latest post on 21 July 2012 - 14:58
He is really advising the rest of us to stay out of the way of those hungry crazy drivers for our own benefit:) Yeah I do agree 6pm is the most dangrous time of the day now. The way they drive is scary. Do stay away from the road if you can around that time of the day.
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Latest post on 09 July 2012 - 13:29
Also Doha did not work. More expensive, but Bahrain worked. About the same fare as from Cairo. At least in this case. BTW　I finally bought tickets from Emirates website. For some reason the price on Friday July 27 is a lot lower than 10 days before or 10 days after it. Could it be the fact that it is the first Friday in Ramadan? Just guessing. <em>edited by floppy123 on 09/07/2012</em>
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Latest post on 09 July 2012 - 13:16
It depends on how much hassle you're willing to take for a cheaper ticket. Something that always works out much cheaper than starting your trip from Dubai is starting it from another Middle East destination, eg. Dubai-Houston: book one-way ticket DXB-Cairo (Fly Dubai etc.), then round-trip Cairo-Houston via Dubai (you will fly Cairo-DXB-Houston-DXB and then don't use the last lag DXB-Cairo). Price differences starting from destinations other than Dubai are huge since EK uses the revenues from local passengers to subsidize their low international fares for transit passengers. Wow just tried, it really is the case! In my case, travelling from Cairo-Dubai-US city on the date I want in late July comes to $947, and if going Dubai-US city, same flight same date, it comes to $1181. This is so unfair! LOL. But nice to know the trick now. Thanks!
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Latest post on 08 July 2012 - 11:47
Hi thanks for the info. I will give it a try. I am just spoiled by sites like kayak that typically give out fares way much lower than actual airline websites. Guess Emirates works differently.
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Latest post on 01 May 2012 - 10:40
But will it bleach the colour out of the school logo???? It depends. I bleached a white polo tshirt, with dark blue logo and blue strips along edge of collar. It says on tag 'No Bleach' but the white shirt was several years old and got a bit dark and yellowish. So I dipped it in chlorine bleach anyway. It came out shiny white. Logo and collar are both fine! So you might want to do a bit experiment with an old shirt or something first to see what would happen~~
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Latest post on 01 May 2012 - 10:33
You really lose weight by eating less. Excercise tones your body more than making you lose weight. But both are so hard~~~
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Latest post on 01 May 2012 - 10:30
The kids can wear anything they like, but better dress a bit formally as first impression is important. Good luck~
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Latest post on 30 April 2012 - 11:08
I don' t have specifics but I went to watch a piano competition and the kids from Sharjah Russian Music School (not sure exact name) were super. Played amazingly well. I am guessing they must have super good piano teachers there.
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Latest post on 30 April 2012 - 11:02
Glad to see that you got replacement. Actually the first thing I thought for this problem was to just go to the store and ask for a replacement. I would not have accepted a repair in the first place, as it was only two weeks old and was an expensive electronics item. You bought a new and functioning product and 2 weeks later you should not have settled with a defect and repired one. I think this should be the norm anywhere in the world. But maybe not here though:)
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Latest post on 28 April 2012 - 18:30
Well the letter thing probably is intended for people visiting relatives etc. Can you get a letter from the tour company, or just show a copy of your itinerary? I would just put everything together and go to their office and apply. Don't even mention the letter thing. If they take in the application and tell you to pay for the visa, then you are fine. Otherwise they would ask specifically the things they are looking for, and you will know which ones are really needed. I think they care more about the employment letter (or your bank account) so they know you can afford the trip:)
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Latest post on 28 April 2012 - 15:38
Where did you post your ad? I did on dubizzle and it seemed to work.
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Latest post on 28 April 2012 - 15:32
You get to see all kinds of interesting characters when you have a sale like this. Just don't get personal. If they want bargain then bargain with them and say no if you feel so. When I tried to clean out all the baby stuff a while ago, I got similar people asking if he could get everything on offer (books and dvds mostly) for 150dhs. I told him just the books would be 100dhs and that was after I considered that he was going to take all of them. At the end he took the books plus some dvds but not all things for 150dhs. So I made a sale and he got his bargain. Honestly I don't really like to bargain with people. But if you want to do a sale, you have to put up with it. Just consider it a job that needs to be done.
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Latest post on 28 April 2012 - 15:19
You can download and print forms from their website. Regular wait is about 4 working days, but if you pay more, you can get visa approved the same day or maybe next day.
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Latest post on 28 April 2012 - 15:13
Try read with your child everyday at home. This way you develop his interest in reading, and teach him how to read the same time. Don't rely too much on school. They have to take care of the entire class and can not do too much with each child individually. Most of the good readers learn to read at home. See if you can work with the teacher or school librarian to come up with a book list. Read them one by one with your son, and sooner or later he will improve and love to read.
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Latest post on 20 April 2012 - 17:38
Don't know about this one, but I tried to sell some baby stuff on dubizzle awhile ago. Never did anything like that before, and it was quite some experience. The easiest people are western expats. If they agree on the price listed, they just arrange time for inspection and pick up. Really nice and easy. But I got constant messages such as 'how about 300' for something listed for 700, or '500 I will take it' for something 1100. And if they show up (which is a big if even agreed on phone already), they will still ask 'what is the lowest price?' It could be cultural thing I guess, some people are used to bargain and some never know how to do it.
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Latest post on 05 April 2012 - 13:05
This is good to know. Will they take white goods/appliances that are not in working condition (but can probably be fixed by professionals)?
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Latest post on 04 April 2012 - 12:47
Our's is outside 365 days per year and never had one problem. I'm sure it would take direct blow torch type flame to cause it to blow up. You all make me feel better now. By outside you mean it sometimes will be under direct sun exposure in summer? I will have to put it in the back yard so even if I try to make some kind of shade, the temperature there would still be much hotter than say in a corner of the car porch which is always shaded. So I guess I should still be safe:)
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Latest post on 03 April 2012 - 17:26
So am I better off canceling her visa tomorrow, saying she just didn't work out and sending her home instead of taking her back and having to hand over her passport and deal with getting her marriage certificate attested etc and going thru that hassle If I can't let her stay why would I put everyone through the later? Don't they have a record now? Are they going to give her trouble if she tries to leave now without submitting proof of marriage?
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Latest post on 03 April 2012 - 17:16
If one service rep is not willing to help, just hang up and call again to speak to another one. I tried to book one ticket using points. It was for my hubby, using his points and credit card (to pay for taxes) under his name. The website deducted the points but stuck after the cc payment page. I called but the person just refused to deal with me. Called again and that one helped me to complete the booking. Yes their website is really bad. Good luck. <em>edited by floppy123 on 03/04/2012</em>
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Latest post on 02 April 2012 - 16:14
Needful used to bother me but I think it has actually grown on me now! The one I can't stand is, "Mam, can you provide us with the same?"....... Irks me. edited by derien on 02/04/2012 And the 'Your good name' thing:) Is this some kind of translation from some other language?
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Latest post on 02 April 2012 - 16:07
mam is better than madam....always feel like a brothel keeper OMG, this is funny. To me it sounds like I am 60 years old.
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Latest post on 29 March 2012 - 12:32
Can you get hold of a handyman/maintance guy nearby such as in a compound? We got them to put in our dryer and the location of our dryer required extra long vent pipe and they brought in all needed materials, pipes included.
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Latest post on 29 March 2012 - 12:03
About chicken vs. fish, well actually if you think how the fish meet their ends, it is not pretty neither. Lots of stress to be sure I guess...
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Latest post on 29 March 2012 - 12:01
Greenish - I actually will do the farm visit of Al Rawdah (Live in Falcon City so very close to the farm) - Than at least I will have more peace in mind - I will let you know how it went :) Find out how they treat the hens there while you are on your visit:) I always wonder if the eggs here are as good as I think. They certainly look pretty nice and taste fine to me. I hope they are good indeed~~
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Latest post on 29 March 2012 - 11:59
Out of all the food items they sell here, I find it strange that ice cream is so expensive even the one liter containers from supermarket. Why is it then? I even find imported ones from UK and US even cheaper than the locally made brands. Strange indeed.
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Latest post on 29 March 2012 - 09:35
There is another set of sightreading supplement book called 'Improve Your Sightreading' by Paul Harris. The series also traces the ABRSM grades. <em>edited by floppy123 on 29/03/2012</em>
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Latest post on 29 March 2012 - 09:08
Hi, don' t get discouraged, just try to do 2 or 3 pieces from the book each day. Do it correctly, ie. with prep time, understand the key signature, count the beats, get the fingers correctly, and pay attention to dynamics. It is ok to take longer than required time, as long as he learns something from each practice. The actual exam piece seems to be easier than the practice ones. My S is Grade 5 now. He struggledwith sightreading each and every time for exam, but came out alright. Not perfect score, but decent enough not to prevent him from getting distinction for the last two exams. I think the sightreading is still the hardest part of the exam, but they also learn so much by doing the practice. So relax and get the most out the exercises, he will be fine~
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Latest post on 25 March 2012 - 12:49
Been to all three places. I somewhat had the feeling that Paris is a bit overrated. I liked Rome a lot more. Paris lovers please don't hate me for this:)
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Latest post on 23 March 2012 - 10:23
Then by legal requirement do you really have to pay for her tickets? How about just give her two weeks pay while she is away but ask her to get her own tickets?
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Latest post on 23 March 2012 - 09:24
From this article, Masafi seems to be the guilty party. Or it could be a case of good PR somehow gets mixed up with bad news.
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Latest post on 22 March 2012 - 13:56
Another thought, if she is telling the truth, then by all means help her however you can for it was such a terrible event. If she lies, then really you would not want someone with such character to be inside of your home. So let her go in either case.
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Latest post on 22 March 2012 - 13:23
What does she get from faking in such a big way? Just the permission to go home and a free trip paid by you? Do you have to pay for the trip in strict business sense anyway? I just don't see if she just wants to go home for a visit, why can't she speak to you honestly and see what you can both agree on.
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Latest post on 21 March 2012 - 12:21
I believe he is the head of the ENT department. We have seen him before but not for surgery. He seems to be a very good doctor.
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Latest post on 19 March 2012 - 14:38
How many can they send one after the other!!!:\: I somehow get one everytime I make a call. Super annoying.
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Latest post on 19 March 2012 - 14:32
Hello, Well as you plan to visit Jerash on the second day, option would be to combine it with Amman as its just about a 40 minute drive from there. You could visit the citadel in Amman. Its not really a must, but you get the flavour of the capital city. HTH Thank you. This sounds like a good idea. But we will be doing hotel arranged trip. I don't know if they would be flexible on that. We will get a taxi all by ourselves so maybe it is easier to negotiate. Also do you think Umm Qais is worth going to? One option they offer is after Jerash, we can go on to Umm Qais for another stop. Seems to be a nice place, but really close to some of the 'hot spots' in the region. Would the location be of concern?
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Latest post on 19 March 2012 - 14:27
Skip Amman. If you can, go to Wadi Mujib. Hi, Thanks for the suggestion. We really don' t have time to go there this time though. I　really feel Jordan is an amazing place and worth more time to explore, just by doing my research so far!
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Latest post on 19 March 2012 - 14:15
Actually it is interesting that they have on and off switches for all the wall plug outlets. We don't have those back home. I gather it does make things rather safer in general. But the annoying part is that hubby always insists on switching them off all the time if things are not in use (kind of use them if you've got them mentality) which really drives me nuts sometimes. :):)
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Latest post on 18 March 2012 - 12:00
Thanks for the suggestions. I decide to go ahead and book the hotel now. How about airport pickup? The hotel offers pickup but is it easy to get a taxi from airport to go to Madaba? Hotel charges 14JD for pickup.
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Latest post on 13 March 2012 - 11:58
Hi, just saw your post. Have you found a dehumidifier yet? I have one that I can sell to you. Used for my basement back in the US. It is sitting in my storage now. If you are interested please let me know. It will need a transformer though as its 110V. I am in Abu Dhabi, on island. <em>edited by floppy123 on 13/03/2012</em>
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Latest post on 26 June 2011 - 17:51
Completely not surprised. I can only bet that as time goes by, the figures will only be revised again and again and they will only head to one direction. They are just trying to cover up as much as they can. But honestly, I don't see how the whole world is going to give up on nuclear power. The reality is that there is no real sound alternatives to replace all the existing nuclear power plants, and no other ways to supply the increasing demand everywhere. So no matter how people will debate and protest, the truth is, nuclear power is going to stay and expand.
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Latest post on 26 June 2011 - 17:44
Don't know about this particular flight, but as far as I know, you will need to go through immigration and take out all your luggages, and then go to the domestic part of the airport and check in everything again. If I were you and if the ticket prices are about the same, I would take the direct flight. The extra miles are not worth the trouble.
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Latest post on 22 June 2011 - 12:32
Eat less and lose weight overall :) Easier said than done:)
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Latest post on 22 June 2011 - 10:47
Out of curiousity, what nationality do you think that woman has, based on accent?
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Latest post on 22 June 2011 - 10:21
Take a look at Tod's. They are on the expensive side but the styles are very plain and understated.
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Latest post on 21 June 2011 - 10:51
I always use Tripadvisor before booking any hotels, it think its Great!!! Same here. Cross ref. between TA and expedia. Get the best from both world. Only draw back is that it is quite labor intensive:)
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Latest post on 21 June 2011 - 10:39
heads of most multinational conglomerates are INDIAN WOMEN! for heaven's sake even our President is a WOMAN!! Most? I think there are a couple, such as head of Pepsi. But certainly not most~~~
 
 
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