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Latest post on 01 May 2013 - 14:17
I needed to lie down in a dark room after seeing the cost of Emirates fares to London this summer! Once I had been resuscitated, I checked on Expedia and booked with Gulf Air instead. Not my first choice of airline, but once I calmed down (!) I was happy with the flight timings with Gulf Air, as they are daytime flights, and the changeover in Bahrain is for less than 2 hours. Also I heard that Pegasus airlines are operating no-frills flights into Stansted, for anyone interested... I'd be very keen to hear of experiences about that route! (visions of Ryanair-esque treatment and paying to use the loo, but I could be wrong!) I looked at Pegasus prices and they are not actually that cheap! If you want to be cheap maybe an Airarabia flight to Istanbul and Easyjet or Pegasus from there to the UK. Not checked it out price wise.
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Latest post on 29 April 2013 - 11:58
AnonDubai it's about the correct hours of teaching and the quality, not the number of pupils! They also focus on English, Maths, Science and this year they were looking at How special educational needs are addressed.
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Latest post on 26 April 2013 - 15:47
Which ASSpect of the page am I meant to look at? Can't get to the bottom of what they are offering. It's a real bummer.
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Latest post on 24 April 2013 - 10:42
I've used Bonus Print and then had them delivered using Shop and Ship. Did have an issue with one of the photos, but they refunded the money very quickly.
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Latest post on 24 April 2013 - 10:41
I get cash once a year. The company look at the cost of a flight back to London with Emirates and then pay that in June.
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Latest post on 22 April 2013 - 08:56
They really ought to have a Jeremy Kyle class for those with dodgy teeth, claiming every benefit and with countless children from countless number of partners.
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Latest post on 22 April 2013 - 08:53
1) maybe you could get your own beads etc from Satwa and make your own. It will be unique and what you want. 2) shutterstock.com 3) hand wash is best
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Latest post on 19 April 2013 - 15:18
I'm just trying to find out the same thing. Google not being helpful! There is a support band called EYE. They are doing a 45 min set. edited by Gibberish on 19/04/2013 <em>edited by Gibberish on 19/04/2013</em>
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Latest post on 19 April 2013 - 13:58
Have you ever thought that most maids get Friday off. So by you giving her a "day" off during the week, she may feel isolated as all her friends work? Also, IMHO you are being unreasonable by "allowing" her only 10 hours off. Really don't understand. Back home most people cope with kids, jobs etc without a maid 365 days a year. Why do you feel you can't cope on a Friday?
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Latest post on 16 April 2013 - 20:20
These multiple earthquake threads would make very amusing reading to residents of California. (Or even people here in Cyprus.) A tremor is NOT an earthquake. Iran suffered an earthquake, UAE felt a tremor.............not uncommon. edited by Livelytrish on 16/04/2013 So when is a tremor large enough to graduate and be considered an earthquake? Gulf news is saying what we felt would be somewhere between 4 or 5 on the Richter scale. They way my house shook and shuddered, that was plenty big enough for this scaredy cat. I believe that tremors are in fact earthquakes (and earthquakes are tremors). Tremors tend to refer to non-destructive, earthquakes are when there has been surface damage. Just pure somantics really. A 4 or 5 on the Richter scale can cause a lot of damage. I've lived in Turkey where there were regular tremors.
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Latest post on 16 April 2013 - 20:09
Been a vegetarian for almost 30 years. There are plenty of things to eat other than pasta: quinoa, chickpeas, cous cous, sweet potato, rice, curry, roasted vegetables..... Try this for some ideas https://www.vegsoc.org/ There are more veg websites than vegetarians so try google for some other ideas. Just be warned that when travelling to certain countries it can be difficult
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Latest post on 02 April 2013 - 19:46
You could maybe get a freelance licence from knowledge village. I think if you photograph on location you may need permits for that. <em>edited by Gibberish on 02/04/2013</em>
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Latest post on 20 March 2013 - 01:01
You are likely to be fined (up to 5000 Aed for harm to human Or property).
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Latest post on 01 March 2013 - 10:05
According to the BBC the founder of Groupon has been fired. Maybe this could be the start of the end since this have really gone down hill. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-21625280
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Latest post on 28 February 2013 - 16:17
Class size is 24ish, so an extra 6 kids makes 30ish. I'm not keen on this arrangement either--disruptive to all classes rather than just 1 and does make classes overcrowded and probably more unruly... The school seems to find it very difficult to get supply teachers in (or providing internal coverage) so I was wondering if there was a problem with this Dubai-wide, or whether it was just our school. Difficult to get supply because, in the most part, it wouldn't be legal unless they work for a company that provides them. Some schools get the part time teachers to come in, but this is not always possible. <em>edited by Gibberish on 28/02/2013</em>
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Latest post on 25 February 2013 - 10:44
Used them a few times. I hate paying over inflated prices for flights, so I don't mind budget airlines. And these are nice enough. The queues going through passport control at the T2 are usually fairly long, so get there a bit early.
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Latest post on 25 February 2013 - 10:42
Some foolish man tried to touch my backside when I was at the supermarket. I suspected he was going going to try something when he got way too close in the tampon aisle. So before he had the opportunity, I 'accidentally' swung round with my metal basket and caught home full on in his meat and 2 veg. Obviously, I did apologies profusely before walking off with a smirk on my face. Dubai has its fair share of creeps.
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Latest post on 22 February 2013 - 12:39
I drove last week. Loads of parking places, bus running every 5 minutes. At the end of the night the buses and taxis were waiting. Loads of both. I'm driving again tonight.
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Latest post on 21 February 2013 - 17:03
I would suggest a few more photos so people can relate to your posts a little more.
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Latest post on 21 February 2013 - 16:18
Have you looked at home schooling? I believe there is a large homeschooling group. Also have a look at K12. It appears quite popular.
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Latest post on 18 February 2013 - 09:45
I'm pretty sure all of us would like to not pay our bills either. Unfortunately, in the real world, it has to be done and you are no different. If you were told you had to do something in order to rectify the situation then you should have done it. Suck it up, pay up and move on.
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Latest post on 16 February 2013 - 07:38
Do all the ladies who have children never drink, then? Or is it just that anyone else in charge of your children isn't allowed to drink? I'm interested because I left my two with my sister to attend a wedding last summer and it would never have occurred to me to instruct her not to drink while my children were in her care. Big difference between a family member babysitting a couple of kids and a teachers professional responsibility to a large number. I just find it strange that people cannot say no to alcohol for a few days, even when offered you don't have to accept especially when, if something does happen, the school out here may get rid of you. I'm sure KHDA/Ministry Of Education would take a dim view if teachers are drinking on school trips....
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Latest post on 15 February 2013 - 08:25
Personally, as a teacher, it's a big no, no. Do what you want in your own time, but on a trip is not your own time! Having chaperoned school trips before (especially to Europe) alcohol is often served to teachers at sanctioned socials and dinners, even when hosted by administration. I even heard of a social that was held on campus of a school and wine was served. So it definitely happens. edited by gardenlover on 15/02/2013 Doesn't mean you have to drink it! In my opinion it's unprofessional hence why I said originally "personally it's a big no, no".
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Latest post on 15 February 2013 - 06:39
Personally, as a teacher, it's a big no, no. Do what you want in your own time, but on a trip is not your own time! You have taken on the responsibility of going on a trip, knowing what that entails and the expectations. Surely a few drink free nights is not too much for anyone regardless of how stressful things are going - and yes there are times when you are tearing your hair out....
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Latest post on 14 February 2013 - 14:03
[ Eta -[b'> a well behave child is one with parents who can be bothered to parent....[/b'> edited by Gibberish on 14/02/2013 Even the best parented children mis behave at times! I'm so fed up with so many negative comments about children. Does everyone forget they were a child once? More tolerance and manners from all members of society is the way to civility. Babies cry, children cry, life goes on. edited by Lolacat on 14/02/2013 Yes but those who actively parent do something about rather than make everyone else suffer. Also, they would not be taking children to inappropriate events/places. I"m pretty sure that if I went to a children's party boozing and cursing I would get berated because it's not appropriate. Yet there are many parents who belive that their little angle is entitiled to go anywhere despite rules or how inappropriate it may be! I don't have an issue with kids in McDonalds, but why should we, after paying 300AED for a ticket at an event, be subjected to a baby crying when it should not be there in the first place? I understand your point, and i had a child behind me (and my children) who was soooooooo excited by everything he saw he had moments of a very loud running commentary (in a strong accent). I had to laugh in the end rather than be annoyed at his excitement, it was not the end of the world and i was to busy crying with laughter anyway! Excited child I can cope with, screaming baby different story.....
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Latest post on 14 February 2013 - 13:47
[ Eta -[b'> a well behave child is one with parents who can be bothered to parent....[/b'> edited by Gibberish on 14/02/2013 Even the best parented children mis behave at times! I'm so fed up with so many negative comments about children. Does everyone forget they were a child once? More tolerance and manners from all members of society is the way to civility. Babies cry, children cry, life goes on. edited by Lolacat on 14/02/2013 Yes but those who actively parent do something about rather than make everyone else suffer. Also, they would not be taking children to inappropriate events/places. I"m pretty sure that if I went to a children's party boozing and cursing I would get berated because it's not appropriate. Yet there are many parents who belive that their little angle is entitiled to go anywhere despite rules or how inappropriate it may be! I don't have an issue with kids in McDonalds, but why should we, after paying 300AED for a ticket at an event, be subjected to a baby crying when it should not be there in the first place? Perhaps if we were allowed our 'sacred places' then you all would not be feed up with our negativity and we wouldn't be fed up with having to put up with it. Problem solved? <em>edited by Gibberish on 14/02/2013</em>
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Latest post on 14 February 2013 - 12:46
There will be a great 2 hour show or movie or dinner... however, the only thing that some of you will definilty remember AND bring up in this public forum is the crying baby who has not behaved for a few minutes. Is that too hard to deal with? especially in a country with a high rate of children? What is your definiation of a well behaved child? Well if you buy tickets to a show that's clearly not meant for crying babies well yes I'll bring it up - the no under 5s was a TOTAL give away..... Exactly what right do parents have to ignore the rules just because they chose to have a baby and not leave it at home? There are way more than enough APPROPRIATE places to take babies and children, so why expect everyone to be happy about it when the parents turn up somewhere they shouldn't? I total blame the parents - they need to be more considerate when buying tickets. Eta - a well behave child is one with parents who can be bothered to parent.... <em>edited by Gibberish on 14/02/2013</em>
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Latest post on 14 February 2013 - 09:02
A cold. DH has had one all week and this morning I woke up with. And tickets for a concert :) <em>edited by Gibberish on 14/02/2013</em>
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Latest post on 13 February 2013 - 14:06
I do not believe that children should be seen and not heard although that comment should apply to some adults! Absolutely! I went to cirque du soleil last week and you'd be surprised how many adults were talking while the show was going on, another woman was having a fight with someone right behind me and screaming while the show was going on- the 5 year old kid sitting next to me though was a little angel munching on her nachos ;-) Unfortuantely you can't restrict the sale of tickets based on IQ ;) (usually I would have said to morons but I've been reading the other thread about having nothing nice to say).
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Latest post on 13 February 2013 - 13:50
Maybe some adults want to do other things than bars, clubs, pubs and restaurants? Yes, they want to do other things... pretty much everything else. That means overtaking all places (cinemas, shows, malls, parks, etc etc) But certain films and shows have age restrictions which are not adhered to. I went to Cirque de Soleil, a show which was clearly for those over 5 years old and there was a crying baby. Now parks and malls you expect to have kids.
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Latest post on 12 February 2013 - 10:40
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Latest post on 11 February 2013 - 18:41
I have always used local agents with a fully managed service. I started off with a national chain of estate agents but have since moved to an independent management service who only deal in lettings. However, I have no family that live near he property. Even if I did I would probably go down the manged route since if you get a bad tenant there knowledge and expertise could be valuable.
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Latest post on 10 February 2013 - 11:37
17th I think. <em>edited by Gibberish on 10/02/2013</em>
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Latest post on 10 February 2013 - 11:28
All appeared well organised tonight. The queue was long but didn't really take too long to get in. Even getting out of car parking didn't take long at all. The only issues I had were people constantly texting throughout the performance - very rude and annoying. Also someone saw fit to bring a baby who did start to cry at one point - very selfish. Very rude and annoying: maybe the performance was not great Very selfish: I see one selfish person in here and it is not the crying baby There are announcements not to have mobiles on during the performance. And as others have said clearly no under 5s so I assume you mean the 1 selfish person is the parent for thinking that rules don't apply to them! I paid good money to see this show. If I want to hear a baby cry I could do it for free at any mall/cafe etc. if you know it is not allowed for under 5s either get a sitter or don't go. It should not be thrust upon other to have their experience interrupted by this! And the performance was totally amazing as you would expect from Cirque.
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Latest post on 09 February 2013 - 22:42
All appeared well organised tonight. The queue was long but didn't really take too long to get in. Even getting out of car parking didn't take long at all. The only issues I had were people constantly texting throughout the performance - very rude and annoying. Also someone saw fit to bring a baby who did start to cry at one point - very selfish.
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Latest post on 08 February 2013 - 20:14
Today she found out he has hidden financial assets that he never disclosed to her. She works full time and is constantly stressed over bills, he's been sitting on hidden funds. Sounds like he may have suspect a divorce in the pipeline and is just doing what a lot of posters advice women in a similar situation to do.
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Latest post on 04 February 2013 - 12:05
How could you show your face in Dubai if you didn't?
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Latest post on 04 February 2013 - 12:03
K9 were collecting old mobiles a few backs to raise money. You could try them.
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Latest post on 30 January 2013 - 20:08
I was swimming with my kids in the Ritz Carlton and DH spotted a man taking pics of DD and I. He called security and they brought the camera over to DH so that he could view and delete them himself....and lets just say the pics were zoomed in to certain areas and not innocent at all. In the end the police had to come and take him as he had over 4000 pics of women and children taken in various places in Dubai. He was on a tourist visa but ended up having his stay extended at the Dubai Hilton .... I am sure he was happy to finally leave a few months later. Kudos to you for getting this 'man' put away. Creepy.
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Latest post on 30 January 2013 - 20:06
Irooni, just had to snigger when I read this. It made my day! And being positive, you could put the high quality bin outside.....with DH in it.
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Latest post on 27 January 2013 - 11:05
http://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/destinations/asia-(east)/india.aspx I wouldn't recommend taking a dip in the sea in Goa. A friend of mine was swimming in the sea and she turned her head to see a bit of solid raw sewage floating by...... But on the plus side I went to India and lost 10kg in 10 days!
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Latest post on 27 January 2013 - 10:50
Hows about Oman then? There are lots of lovely resort hotels all over. Salalah is supposed to be a lovely place to go to.
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Latest post on 27 January 2013 - 10:07
Not sure where in France or UK you wish to fly from/to, but have you looked at www.jet2.com ?
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Latest post on 27 January 2013 - 10:00
If going to India I would use either Fly Dubai or Air Arabia. I don't think Air India are as reliable. Maybe check out Maldives. Fly Dubai now fly there. You also have Instanbul or Sri Lanka. Again Fly Dubai or AIr Arabia are good options. edited by Gibberish on 27/01/2013 <em>edited by Gibberish on 27/01/2013</em>
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Latest post on 24 January 2013 - 20:08
Maybe oil of clove will help with the tooth ache.
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Latest post on 24 January 2013 - 19:40
If you are in a gated community go outside and write down the plate number, take it to security and get them to deal with it. If they can't or won't do anything call al ameen.
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Latest post on 23 January 2013 - 13:26
For most teachers a coffee cup is mearly an extension of their arm. They have one there so often that they cannot operate without one! There are bigger things to worry about....
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Latest post on 23 January 2013 - 13:11
Banks sometimes freeze accounts for various reasons, the intrest rate is worse here and the banks are, generally, not very good so I don't trust them!
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Latest post on 23 January 2013 - 06:29
In my experience Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank is the best. I would not recommend Standard Chartered unless doing everything through the Dragonmart branch! Although personally I would leave capital in an offshore account or in a bank back home and spend DHs money! I never leave large sums of money here - just enough to cover what I need.
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Latest post on 22 January 2013 - 14:01
Set yourself a monthly budget for all expenses and stick to it! Use cash not cards. No nipping to Costa. Make your own lunches to take to work. Look for free or cheap entertainment opportunities eg picnic at the beach, join meetup groups Bulk buy food, make large meals and freeze for later use. I believe there's a cash and carry type shop opened near the Green Community for bulk buy. Buy what you need, not what you want. Avoid 'western' supermarkets and products. Don't go over the top tho. Saving for a house is a good idea, but you've still got to live. For holidays look at destinations serviced by Fly Dubai/Air Arabia as flights tend to be reasonable. Look at booking.com or airbnb.com for cheap places to stay.
 
 
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