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Latest post on 04 November 2013 - 09:21
I've only ever gotten samples when I buy something but saying that, they do spend a lot of time helping you put on/try on the makeup so that should help.
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Latest post on 04 November 2013 - 09:20
IngeniousEd. does Literacy and now maths from what I hear. 4 421 8443
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Latest post on 29 October 2013 - 14:43
Hi, I would highly recommend IngeniousEd.'s Literacy Intervention Programme, they are specialists with dyslexia and children with all kinds of literacy problems. 04-421-8443.
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Latest post on 21 October 2013 - 10:06
Everyone says it's the water but it wouldn't explain excessive hair loss. I had lived here for a few years without any problems when suddenly I started shedding like a kitten. It was stress, vitamin D deficiency and then another time it started and I found out it was a severe iron deficiency. Take the cues from your body and get your vitamin levels checked as a first point and then consider your stress levels as well. Good luck
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Latest post on 21 October 2013 - 10:03
I popped into T3 and got mine right at the main desk and it only took about 5 minutes. Paid everything and gave the photo to the same girl without any hassle.
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Latest post on 21 October 2013 - 10:02
Although this sounds counter-intuitive, try moving more. I suffered in the summertime with lower back pain and increased my walking and even did some running as long as the pain didn't increase. I supplemented this with some Dorn Therapy exercises (you can find them on YouTube) to put my body back into alignment. Within a week I was as good as new.
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Latest post on 07 October 2013 - 12:56
Hi, I just got the shot yesterday at Dubai London Clinic in Jumeirah
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Latest post on 07 October 2013 - 12:51
I have been doing the FAST diet or 5:2 for the past 2 weeks and it is doing some wonders for me. I have already lost several inches. The premise is that if you fast 2 days a week and only eat 500 calories on both those days, you will achieve amazing health benefits as well as naturally lose weight. Watch the documentary here, it's a UK doctor who has created the diet from different researchers and tried it on himself. They have the book at Borders but it is not that different from the documentary and there is a helpful FB group. I'm really enjoying it as well as continuing to exercise... http://vimeo.com/54089463
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Latest post on 28 September 2013 - 12:49
Thanks for all your helpful replies! What vaccines other than Malaria should I look at getting and where is the best place to get them done?
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Latest post on 28 September 2013 - 10:09
Hoping that some of you expats who've traveled to India can give me a bit of advice as to how to avoid getting tummy trouble on my trip to Bangalore next month. I want to make sure I enjoy my time, not wasting it sitting on the "porcelain horse" lol... Thanks!
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Latest post on 12 September 2013 - 16:45
Was just looking at some gorgeous ones at Bloomingdales Home...
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Latest post on 08 September 2013 - 10:23
So maybe people just aren't out yet then...
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Latest post on 06 September 2013 - 16:27
Unless you have a lot of money and can bear to part with it by taking the huge risk of buying here then go for it. Laws change frequently and there is very little protection if things go bad. I knew a woman a few years back who bought a big house when they were giving residencies with purchase. Then for some reason, the laws changed and residencies with purchase were done away with. So they had to root up and leave as they had wanted to retire here. This is typical of what happens here. Just make sure you find out all the information and talk to people before making a leap...
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Latest post on 02 September 2013 - 08:34
Okay thanks for the estimate!
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Latest post on 01 September 2013 - 21:09
Hi, maybe she can join the local "Toast Master" group here in Dubai? I don't have any info on them but I've heard good things before.
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Latest post on 01 September 2013 - 21:06
cckl, does lemon juice really work? I've heard about this before and always wanted to try it but was a bit sceptical...
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Latest post on 01 September 2013 - 21:03
What is the going rate for a root colour? I think I might need one soon...
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Latest post on 01 September 2013 - 20:58
Thanks! Great to know, have been looking for the same thing for such a long time :)
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Latest post on 01 September 2013 - 20:57
Maybe give IngeniousEd. a call? 04-421-8443
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Latest post on 26 August 2013 - 22:10
just a little aside, I have a friend who had fibroids and changed to a vegetarian diet. Within 3 months, the fibroid had shrunk to nothing. I've heard this is quite common. Maybe something you might like to look into as well. Best of luck.
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Latest post on 26 August 2013 - 22:07
Hi, I would recommend you put the baby in the nursery, especially because you can see him/her on your lunch breaks and also to monitor what is going on. I think this is a great option that many other mums would like to have...
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Latest post on 25 August 2013 - 16:27
check out the local website White that should have some ideas or suggestions for you. www.whiteme.net
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Latest post on 25 August 2013 - 12:27
HSBC is not a good option here. I had several problems with banks here, especially customer service. Now I have had Noor Islamic Bank for the past 4 years and can't say enough about them. Little or no charges, easy access, a 24x7 teller at Terminal 3. And I'm not a muslim but it still works! have given many of my friends the same referral and they've not been disappointed!
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Latest post on 25 August 2013 - 12:24
Hi, You can try and call the Northwest clinic on Al Wasl... they have an endocrine specialist there 04 330 7117
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Latest post on 20 August 2013 - 11:57
Sorry I'm not too sure about the answer to your question but just wondered if you've ever tried making your own almond/nut milk before? It's very easy and much cheaper compared to buying it from the store... how do you make it madamerose? All you do is soak about 1 cup of almonds (or other nuts work too) for 10-12 hours. Rinse them. Put them into the blender with about 3-4 cups of water (depending on the consistency you want) and blend them together. Then use a cheesecloth (or "nut milk bag" if you have one) to strain the milk from the remaining nut meal. You can use the almond meal for other recipes if you dry it out. The milk will last for about 5 days optimally. Good luck!
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Latest post on 19 August 2013 - 16:26
I also really enjoy going to the Third Eye which has a variety of different meditations. I would strongly recommend them!
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Latest post on 19 August 2013 - 16:24
Lulu's used to have several sizes.
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Latest post on 19 August 2013 - 16:23
There is an immigration hotline in Dubai that is open 24 hours, 7 days a week. I'm wondering if they would be able to answer your questions or at least lead you in the right direction. I called for a situation I had and they were very helpful for me. The number is 800 5111. Best of luck!
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Latest post on 19 August 2013 - 16:19
Sorry I'm not too sure about the answer to your question but just wondered if you've ever tried making your own almond/nut milk before? It's very easy and much cheaper compared to buying it from the store...
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Latest post on 19 August 2013 - 16:14
Hi, Maybe if you can tell us a little more about what kind of lifestyle you want to have then the advice can be more focused. I think both places are very nice but quite different too. For example, Vancouver is typically warmer during the winters but is often rainy... Toronto is colder in the winter but more sun and still easy access to the outdoors. Both places are very multicultural, Vancouver feels more fresh and exciting, Toronto has much more of a "stable" feeling to it. I've lived in both places before and although I enjoyed both, I would say I enjoyed Vancouver more. People get out more and the lifestyle is more active and enthusiastic. Both places are easy for young children... Hope that helps you somewhat :)
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Latest post on 18 August 2013 - 20:17
I can soooo sympathize!!! I was totally debilitated 2 summers ago and it just got worse and worse until I couldn't sit down anymore! I went to a physiotherapist who told me that it could easily be cured with just simple stretching and that I should not sit for very long--I should try to move around as much as possible. It seemed counter-intuitive BUT he was right! I started going to the gym immediately and stretching out my legs by sitting on the floor with feet out- and holding the stretch for 2-3 mins each. I'd do the stretching 3-4 times per day. Then miraculously, it was gone after 4 days!! So, I would suggest you try the same, even though it seems painful at first. Good luck!
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Latest post on 18 August 2013 - 20:07
I've always bought my Kale from the Ripe Shop in Al Manara. Very good quality but it's out of season right now :( Best to eat raw so you can get all of the nutrients - iron and calcium!
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Latest post on 18 August 2013 - 20:03
One of my friends sent her child to Dar Al Maarefa in Mirdif which is a bilingual Arabic-English IB school. Would be the best option I think...
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Latest post on 18 August 2013 - 19:16
I really find the quality of the clothing has declined. I bought some excellent quality workout clothes from Costco this summer-somehow the quality was better...
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Latest post on 14 August 2013 - 13:40
Great, thanks for sharing! Was looking for someone :)
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Latest post on 14 August 2013 - 13:37
I can imagine how stressful this all is! The problem for many kids though is once they're assessed, they still need to be given support, especially if they're found to have major weaknesses in their early phonics etc. like our child was. Schools here do not seem to have the kind of support for remediating these kinds of weaknesses (from our experience) which can sometimes be fixed easily. We had good success with IngeniousEd. who run the Literacy Intervention Program 044218443. Best of luck.
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Latest post on 27 June 2013 - 22:37
Check out the book by Alisa Vitti called Woman Code which discusses hormonal balance and eating to change fertility, weight issues, etc. Many women have been able to conceive after following this protocol. Good luck! http://floliving.com/about.html
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Latest post on 22 June 2013 - 16:57
I believe Alison or Francesca at IngeniousEd. do this sort of thing. 050 398 3518
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Latest post on 22 June 2013 - 16:52
Hi, Mike Hitchcock from Holborn Assets sorted out our health insurance and I have to say he did a fabulous job going through everything with me to get the right cover, cost etc. I would recommend you give him a call and book an appointment 050-738-1294. good luck!
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Latest post on 28 May 2013 - 14:53
Hi Ladies, Does anyone know of a good salon in RAK to get a mani-pedi? I'm stuck up there all day tomorrow and would like to maximize my time :) Thanks!
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Latest post on 16 May 2013 - 10:36
Try www.weebly.com -- you can get a domain from them and everything else is free... very easy to use templates with a "drag and drop" interface. Good luck
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Latest post on 27 April 2013 - 04:25
She is an educational consultant who does an assessment and is able to provide an intensive program to close the gaps before the child goes to a psychologist. Why would you want to 'close any gaps'? Surely this will impair the results of an EP's assessment that might leave you with a misdiagnosis? We used Christa Strauss. The cost was K5, not covered by medical insurance. Whoever you decide to go with, make sure that they are registered properly with the KHDA so that the report is regognised and any 'recommendations' (use of computer/reader/scribe/extra time in tests) can be implemented. Deeva, The point is to "close the child's gaps" so that they don't have to go to a psychologist ultimately. In most schools in the Western countries, if children are struggling with reading/literacy, they do an intervention program first to inject them/boost them with the lacking skills. This is the first step. Only after that are they moved on to the next referral point if there is still no significant progress. In Dubai you always see schools jump the gun and recommend struggling kids to a psychologist. It's like referring someone with a splinter to a surgeon IMHO.
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Latest post on 25 April 2013 - 16:40
I highly recommend getting an assessment done with Francesca McGeary. She is an educational consultant who does an assessment and is able to provide an intensive program to close the gaps before the child goes to a psychologist. Her number is 050 323 1251.
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Latest post on 25 April 2013 - 16:35
I would have a look at Silkland on Sheikh Zayed Rd...
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Latest post on 23 April 2013 - 08:12
Hi, if you are doing catering, etc or anything dealing with food then you will be highly-regulated from the Municipality through licensing and quality checks. This cannot be done from home at all--you need a specific license for this from the DED or from the Freezone (for offering this only in the Freezone). The only way you can get around the Freezone License operating outside the Freezone is with a "consulting" license as this is a grey area. It's not very easy.
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Latest post on 22 April 2013 - 23:46
Hi there, I recommend you contact Dee Tailor from Tailored Business Solutions. She is UK qualified and very thorough... her number is 050-558-9920
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Latest post on 21 April 2013 - 09:07
Thanks! But I thought that Groupon had left the area?!
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Latest post on 21 April 2013 - 08:58
Do they sell any organic foods?
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Latest post on 16 April 2013 - 20:13
Hi, check out www.whiteme.net it is a wedding website that has some links to bridal shops...
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Latest post on 16 April 2013 - 20:11
Hi, glad to hear that you're trying to be a veggie :) I think if you start out gradually shifting your diet you may have more success. You can add more raw foods (salads, fruit smoothies) and will feel a great benefit. When I first became a vegetarian, I made the mistake of not adding enough fruits as they give you the calories. Vegetables don't actually have many calories so if you are only trying to eat these, you will get a little weak and tired. If you like Indian foods and Arabic foods, you can start by trying some of those recipes and incorporating new ones. I am now an 80% raw vegetarian and have had great results so I think you'll find it worthwhile. The secret to my success is that I try to have a lot of lentils or daal (cooked/soup) and then make the majority of my diet fruits and tasty salads with nuts. There are many good facebook groups that you can join which show you new recipes, give tips etc. As a raw vegetarian, I've learned how to make many raw desserts and foods with natural organic produce and many non-veg friends can't believe how good they are--especially the pumpkin pie! I also track my food intake into "calorie count" app which tracks all of the nutrients and calories I eat on a daily basis so that I know if I'm getting enough iron, etc. Most people don't realize that you can get all of the nutrients you need simply by a plant-based diet. Most raw foods have much higher nutrients than cooked foods so I'm usually getting more than I need! Best of luck and I'm sure you'll feel great :)
 
 
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