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Latest post on 09 October 2012 - 14:50
Ugh... And I just realised that Reflets is in Festival City!! Was hoping for something closer to home as will be the first time we leave our LO with a babysitter. Granted this is our helper who's been with us several months now so not exactly an unknown entity. But still. wanted to be closer to home on the off chance that LO wakes up and is none too pleased! Soooo... Rhodes Twenty 10, Rhodes Mezzanine or something out of Ent Fine Dining?? Thanks everyone!!
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Latest post on 05 October 2012 - 10:54
Oh yes, I know it's not terribly difficult to do. Sorry. Didn't word my post so well. What I was wondering was about being able to renew easily by doing a border run. But I guess that's still not possible. My mum used to come out for 6 months with border runs but with the more recent restrictions it's a max of 3 months. Then you would have to leave for a month before you could come back. So that's still the same then. Thanks everyone.
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Latest post on 04 October 2012 - 19:55
I'm assuming that nothing's changed anytime in the recent past but just thought I'd check. Are Canadians still off the easy list for visas? Thanks
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Latest post on 03 October 2012 - 20:27
I don't suppose anyone has a couple of tickets for the Friday morning show and is unable to make it?? If you do and would like to get rid of your tickets, I'd be interested. There are a few seats left but they're on the balcony and, never having been there before, I can't help but wonder why the balcony seats are last to go. Can anyone tell me if maybe small children can't see so well from the balcony?? Also, have heard opposing info as to whether or not you have to buy tickets for the number of people going or for the number of seats needed. Our LO will sit on our laps. Do we still have to buy her a ticket?? Many thanks.
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Latest post on 03 October 2012 - 20:23
Thank you muchly ladies!
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Latest post on 03 October 2012 - 15:54
Thanks ladies. Unfortunately, the main theme here is the Peak and they stayed there last time around and did the walk and checked out the Big Buddah so looking for something else this time. Yes, think I will suggest Mandarin Oriental as where to stay. Think Stanley might be nice. Unless anyone has any other suggestions??
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Latest post on 28 September 2012 - 21:31
Jobert, we didn't do an awful lot better! We were in the Wharf, as I said, and must admit, was NOT impressed when I saw just hw far we had to walk to get to Al Muna. It's hardly far but when I specifically asked the question and considering that you're walking outdoors in this sun, I wasn't impressed. Anyway, sat down and immediately began to warm up by the second. I assumed it was just because of the door constantly being opened but it got to the point (very quickly) that I actually couldn't eat, I felt so ill. Granted, I really don't handle heat well. However, all this said, it turned out that the air-con was actually acting up and the manager was smashing about the whole thing and was really even nicer than he needed to be. As I said to him, I had been thinking I would never go back there but what with his handling of it all, I will. For sure. In winter!!
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Latest post on 27 September 2012 - 17:10
Thanks everyone
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Latest post on 27 September 2012 - 12:56
Isn't outdoors worse in terms of heat?? She offered outdoors but I thought she was mad! Or am I missing something. Is it not really outside? Or are there misters or some such. By the sounds of it though, if sitting indoors (which we currently are doing) we're actually better off at the Wharf. I can handle a bit dim but not hot.
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Latest post on 27 September 2012 - 11:27
Thanks ladies. Think we'll try Al Muna. Dangerous Blonde, interesting!!! I had no idea they could choose not to accept vouchers. Or are they not in the current book??? If they're in it, I'd be contacting Entertainer to ask what's going on. Just seems odd to me.
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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 14:21
Really?? I'm sure I've looked! Obviously not very well. Thanks. Will check again.
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Latest post on 23 September 2012 - 13:46
Anyone know where I can find it?? Many thanks.
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Latest post on 06 September 2012 - 08:37
Thank you, ladies. Sounds like Iranian is the way to go then. Will try to get that sorted today.
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Latest post on 05 September 2012 - 08:47
Thanks AmyAus... Didn't realise Iranian was private. Isn't Latifa close too? Seem to remember seeing a sign for it somewhere close by. I'm looking to get insurance for our maid. What do you think is best?? Is Iranian better because it's private?? I'm a bit clueless!!
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Latest post on 05 September 2012 - 08:31
Hi. Looking to get health insurance for the govt hospitals but unclear on something. ONce you get a card from one of the govt hospitals, it can be used at any govt hospital, yes? And does that include the Iranian hospital? Or is the health card you get from the Iranian hospital JUST for that hospital? Just would rather go with Iranian as that's the closest one to us, I believe. We're in Springs. Is there any other one relatively close to us? Thanks so much
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Latest post on 01 September 2012 - 09:34
That's what I thought BusyBee2... Many thanks for confirming.
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Latest post on 25 August 2012 - 19:29
I used to know this but I forget and I've been searching for ages and don't seem to be able to find it... what makes a lease agreement non-renewable? Ours has a from date and a to date and it says that the period of tenancy is "one year only" and there's a clause that says "Renewal of the Tenancy is at the discretion of the landlord". But the lease is not STAMPED as NON-RENEWABLE. So it's not a non-renewable contract, right? Many thanks
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Latest post on 23 August 2012 - 12:47
Who'd have thunk!! Marvelous. Thank you.
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Latest post on 22 August 2012 - 13:37
Ah! Homes R Us. Yes! Knew I had it wrong. But went to Home Cntr @ MOE today and found nothing. Only laundry baskets and that doesn't really work. Tried Crate & Barrel too but too small. Need something fairly wide and preferably not TOO deep (hence laundry baskets not really working). But thanks. Will keep at it. Ikea this weekend...
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Latest post on 21 August 2012 - 16:53
Vanilla extract contains alcohol which is why I believe they dont sell in dubai! All you need to make you own is vodka, and vanilla pods and a jar - google vanilla extract recipies - very simple! Who knew!! That's so cool. Thanks for that!
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Latest post on 21 August 2012 - 16:48
Damn! Just got home from MOE! Checked HomeCentre in Ibn B yesterday and they didn't have anything like what I wanted so didn't think to check in MOE. Oh! Hang on... getting confused now. Is it HomeCentre in Ibn B?? Errr... brain has just switched off. K... anyway... thank you all. Will try MOE and Ikea as will doubtless need to go to MOE once again for something or other int he next few days and have to go to Ikea this weekend. Thanks
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Latest post on 21 August 2012 - 08:22
Ah.... just googled and yes, 'tis seasonal but not too long to go. Will check out Night souk first maybe. Also never been!
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Latest post on 21 August 2012 - 08:20
Thanks wuffles. Would never have thought of either! In fact, never been to Global Village. I thought that was a seasonal thing, no?
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Latest post on 07 July 2012 - 11:12
Before committing, have a look at the houses in Jumeirah Park. It is a new area next to Ibn Battuta, actually closer to Jumeirah Islands! I had a look at one today... STUNNING! They go live next week! Are they the yellow ones?? Just up the road from the Town Centre in Springs?
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Latest post on 06 July 2012 - 18:14
Oh cool. May go check it out tomorrow. Thanks
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Latest post on 06 July 2012 - 13:11
The thing is there are so very many factors that can make us sleepy. I've always been a big sleeper. I can quite easily sleep 10 or more hours if left to my own devices. But I had a baby almost 3 years ago so that went out the window. But in the last 3 weeks or so, I find that come this time of day (around 1ish) I hit the wall in a MASSIVE way. Now seems my thyroid is, in fact, slightly off kilter and I was sent to an endocrinologist who is testing vitamin levels and thyroid and, I forget what he called it but, some sleep hormone! So it can be any of those or it can be anything from very mild to severe depression. Equally, it can be a matter of just being 'down int he dumps'. My DH used to drink about 1.5 L of water a day and he upped his intake to 3L about the same time he stopped all alcohol and he swears he can't remember the last time he got that afternoon hitting-the-wall feeling or even when he last woke up feeling sleepy. Personally, I really think the heat has gotten to me and makes me want to hibernate. Extreme cold has that effect, so why not heat? It is very frustrating though. We're off to Oz in a few days and much lower winter temps so that might help me figure out if it's the heat or not! Best of luck getting it sorted.
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Latest post on 06 July 2012 - 12:58
Thanks ladies. Looks like we can go ahead with a C4 one then. Lynett, I will ask her if she does embroidery. I actually have no idea how basic or advanced her skills are. thanks again Lynett... could you let me know how much you want for yours? You can email me at mercedes dot king71 at gmail dot com <em>edited by m_king on 06/07/2012</em>
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Latest post on 06 July 2012 - 08:17
I've seen fabric paint in Lulu's next to MOE. Not sure about markers though. But they had a whole range of different types of paints and various supplies. Upstairs, nearer to the cash.
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Latest post on 05 July 2012 - 07:14
Absolutely useless for me and for my daughter. I wanted it for my hair and for her skin but made no difference at all. I know it works for many others. Maybe we're just exceptional cases! Too bad.
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Latest post on 03 July 2012 - 08:36
Thanks ladies. Might give the consulate a quick call to see if they can add anything new. By the sounds of it, she still does have to be flying EK or EY to get a reasonably priced visa. Thanks again.
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Latest post on 02 July 2012 - 08:18
Roman, I wonder if you shouldn't start another thread: medical disclosure to DXB employer or something like that. I don't think there is any medical form you have to complete. But others would be better able to tell you and they may not be looking at an MS thread. Re insurance, again, others will be better able to advise but if I'm not mistaken, in Dubai, it depends on the company... some will provide medical insurance and some will leave it up to the employee. Do you not have your own private insurance? Just that I don't know what a pre-existing condition will do to even a company plan. For private insurance, it'll jack up your premium enormously, if you can even get covered. Unless of course, you conveniently forget your history with MS and the next time you need anything medical in relation to the MS is the "first" time, if you know what I mean. Re the path of ignorance, I was actually much the same. Still am. I guess, after several years, you pick stuff up regardless though. But, yes, other than a brief stint at googling to get the general idea, I've tended to avoid learning too much. Surprisingly unlike me but there you have it. Works for me. Bag Lady, I hate to shatter your image of me but it's DH who does my shots, not I!!!! And whenever he's away for work (not often) I am reminded how lucky I am that we live in very short walking distance of a 24 hr clinic!! I could do it myself if the needle wasn't so bl00dy big! And I'm an idiot because apparently I am a good candidate (not sure why or how) for using smaller needles and if it was smaller, I COULD do it myself. However, yes, now am interested in looking into gylenia again. Am sure my neuro gave me a good reason for doing Avonex rather than gylenia but can't for the life of me remember what it was.
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Latest post on 01 July 2012 - 15:04
Bag lady, unlike you, I didn't need to "try" to pretend I didn't have it. I was very proud of how well I had 'accepted' it and would always say that when I had an attack, I would get freaked out but that over all, I was really ok with it. It was only when my neuro told me I needed to seriously consider treatment that I flew off the handle. I didn't understand why and then it finally came to me. I had never accepted my disease at all. It was just really easy for me to forget all about it and go into denial... until my next attack. And I would freak out when I had one because it would 'remind' me that I had this horrible disease. Avonex was tough at first, mainly because it was a weekly reminder! Very hard to deny something when you have to jab yourself and make yourself sick each week! But now that I've been on Avonex for about a year, I find I am finally getting to a point of acceptance. And no, it's not the end of the world. Luckily! May I ask... does the gilenya have the same nasty side effects... flu-like symptoms and all that? I'm covered for it too but don't remember why my neuro had said Avonex was the better one to try. I didn't realize Gilenya was more expensive than Avonex. Roman, I'm not sure what to say because I've been lucky since I found out and have either not worked (was a stay at home mum) or worked for an old boss who has become a friend and knows all about my MS. So I really don't know what it would be like to work for an unknown employer. But I can't help wondering why you even need to tell them. Do you have your own health insurance? Other than that, the only thing I guess would be what happens when you next have an attack and sick leave and all that. Is that your main concern? Sorry, that I really don't know about. But maybe if you can explain your concerns a bit more, someone may be able to help answer your questions.
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Latest post on 29 June 2012 - 22:18
Others will be better able to advise as I do drive and hence, don't take the metro. But, I can tell you that there most certainly is a bus service that takes you to the metro as I have a friend who does it all the time. She grabs the bus at the Town Centre and it takes her to the station just past the Greens on SZR.
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Latest post on 29 June 2012 - 22:16
Would be pretty bl00dy surprised if it wasn't open! LOL... No, in all seriousness, Ramadan doesn't normally affect Beirut too much. At least, not the parts to which you'd be going! But... THIS particular ramadan, no one can really know what may or may not happen what with all that's going on in Syria. Could actually be that things (by that, I mean all the 'bad' things) quieten down during Ramadan, in which case, Beirut would be just fine. But you never know.
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Latest post on 29 June 2012 - 20:56
I'd be VERY skeptical. I googled it as was also interested and the only pages that come up are the supralasik.com site, their Facebook link and Imperial Healthcare. And when you click on Imperial Healthcare there's something wrong with the site! hmmmm...
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Latest post on 29 June 2012 - 20:53
Oh dear... after reading that, I think I've just quadrupled the number of questions I have! Thank you for taking the time AA. Truly appreciated. But clearly I need to do a lot more reading. It does seem a lot to get your head around and it does seem very complicated, as you've said. But I can't help feeling, 'what's WRONG with me???' You know? Here's something that could very possibly be the difference between a more or a less active and independent future, so why on EARTH do I not want to jump into it whole heartedly. But as you've pointed out, it really is a major lifestyle change, isn't it! I guess it is really (again) as you've said, essentially, a matter of not taking on too much. I'm pleased with myself because the most important thing I've done for myself in recent times is I've become more active. I've gotten seriously into running and now I'm finding I'm getting into other cardio as well as a bit of strength training. And from all I've read, that's a good thing. In addition, we are trying to eat 'better', at least. Maybe slowly, I can work myself up to being a swanker!! It was rather daunting to read that there's basically no point in going anywhere BUT all the way with Swank. I'm already on vitD and Omega 3. Neuro suggested it. Didn't know about evening primrose. Why do you say you're trying to get your hands on it? Is it not readily available here? I don't know if this is a silly thing to say what with Amazon and all the other avenues these days but I'm off to Oz in a week and could bring some back for you if you like. Or is it more a matter of just not having gotten around to it?
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Latest post on 29 June 2012 - 19:02
AmyAus, thanks for sharing all this. KINS, I don't mean to take over your thread but I thought I'd pop my questions on here as they might be of interest to you to. By the sounds of it, they probably are. Amy, would you mind telling me a bit about the Swank diet? I read a bit about it today and it all sounded quite fascinating and very interesting ... until I got to the foods you shouldn't eat!!! OMG... Now, it's not SO bad in that my husband and I have just happened to come to the decision that we should try to eat less red meat, and then we figured, well, less meat in general, and we're trying to put a lot more veggie meals and fish in our diet. And we're liking it, thank goodness! So at first, I thought, yeah... I can go that step further and cut down red meat and chicken and that to once every two weeks or so. But from the sounds of the little I read today and what you're saying, that's not how it works. It HAS to be NO meat. Right?? And then I thought a bit more about it and I have NO IDEA how I would cook ANY of the meals I normally cook without using ANY dairy. NO butter? NO milk? NO cheese?? I just don't know that I could do it. But then they do say that you have to keep the saturated fats down below 20g per day or something like that. So does that mean, you CAN use a tablespoon of oil fry a fish fillet and you CAN use a bit of parmesan on your pasta? Feel free to tell me if it's too complicated to answer. I don't know enough yet to know if what I'm asking is a lot. If it is, I'll just go check out the forums you mentioned. Will do that in any case, in fact. My neuro explained that Avonex, as I said, is the first line of defense, and that if it doesn't work or isn't tolerated, then other things are considered. Maybe your neuro already knows that you need something more? I hope the rest of your pregnancy goes smoothly and is uneventful!!
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Latest post on 29 June 2012 - 12:08
KINS, as I said, I was diagnosed quite a few years ago, but I most certainly don't profess to be an expert on the subject. But I do find it very strange that you've never heard of Avonex. Perhaps I understand incorrectly but if not, Avonex is the first line of attack. Perhaps what you're on is a second level treatment?? I don't know. But maybe worth asking your neuro?? As far as diagnosis goes... I've been 'diagnosed' several times! Every time I change countries and go to a new neuro they aren't convinced it's MS and we go through a battery of MRIs and blood tests and ruling out of other conditions by seeing other specialists and finally they tell me that I have MS!! Funnily enough, no one's ever made me do a lumbar puncture! But, anyway, that has to be done during an attack. However, I'm not going to push for it because the idea of someone sticking a great big needle into my spine somehow just doesn't seem all that attractive to me! I will definitely have to look into the whole diet thing though. It would be interesting to see if I'm eating the 'wrong' foods and to see what might happen if I stop doing so. On the plus side, the research in MS is going strong. One neuro told me this was because it's such a profitable disease!! LOL. And with treatments costing several thousand dollars a year, they're not kidding. But hey, at least it bodes well for us.
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Latest post on 28 June 2012 - 21:36
Note to self: don't p1ss m_king off in the car park!!! Loving that idea though!! Lol :\: LOL! But in all seriousness, no, you wouldn't want to. I have been known to use lipliner, sudocrem when I didn't have my lipliner, and have let the air out of tires of one particularly obnoxious park-er. But in my defence, I have to be absolutely certain that the person in question had another option. Like I said earlier, too often it's a domino effect and people really just don't have a choice.
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Latest post on 28 June 2012 - 19:50
Note to self: buy tube of super glue!
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Latest post on 28 June 2012 - 16:11
KINS, the single most helpful piece of advice I was given on getting the news about 12 years ago was to take the time to get used to the idea. I know that might sound daft but at first I made all these assumptions and I was scared and I had a thousand questions. I never would have dreamed then then that my future would include going off to work in different countries, getting married, quitting smoking, having a child, and becoming a running junkie! Like AmyAus said, I do find I push myself to do things because a) I don't know for sure that I'll be able to do them later on down the line and b) it can't hurt to do good things for my body and try to make it stronger while I can. Forgive me if not everyone has the same options but unless I'm very much mistaken, Avonex is the most common treatment and that's an injection that is done only once a week and you can do it yourself at home. I do. And KINS, I know everyone has to decide what works for them but, personally, I can't stress enough how important I believe it is to get on treatment asap. I didn't for several years and I was so 'proud' (strange word I know but don't know how else to describe how I felt) that *I* didn't need treatment... That I was ok without. But no one had ever taken the time to explain to me that treatment isn't for today... it's not meant to make you better NOW. The whole point of it is to (hopefully) keep you well longer. When my neuro here (who I've only been with for under 2 years) suggested to me at the beginning of our relationship, that I should consider treatment, I was thrown for a loop and pointed out that I'm not that bad and asked why I should do this. His reply was so that I would continue to be 'not that bad' when I'm 60 and 70! That's the point of treatment. You do it now so that you'll be ok later. Forgive me if you know all this. I'm saying it all in case you don't. AmyAus... Actually, the Italian doctor's method is being studied in Canada too. They fully expect OHIP (the Ontario Health insurance Plan) to cover it very soon. They won't actually cover the procedure itself but the aftercare. I'm not sure what that means in actual fact but it's promising when Canada sees value in a new medical procedure. They tend to be more conservative than, say, the U.S. If I'm not mistaken (haven't read a lot about it) it's to do with narrow veins and involves putting a stent into a main vein or some such. I didn't realize it had anything to do with iron though. I had no idea that chemo was something they tried for this! I'm sorry that yours is at a stage that they would suggest something like that. I equally had NO idea that there were alternative methods to try, like diet or what have you! Or more accurately, I assumed there were alternative things to try but I'm blown away to hear someone say something as concrete as what you did about ice cream and your legs.
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Latest post on 28 June 2012 - 15:39
I like the lip-liner method as is so damned hard to get out without soap and water! Carry one in my purse even though I don't wear lip liner!!
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Latest post on 28 June 2012 - 15:35
I have often wanted to scrawl something across people's windshields in lip liner for this very reason but I always try to give the benefit of the doubt... unfortunately, often, they're forced to park right up against or even over the line because the idiot on the other side of them has parked so badly that it's the only way and often there simply are no other spots. For me, it's not so much me getting in but when they park right up against my passenger side and it is IMPOSSIBLE for me to lift my 15kg sleeping toddler into her car seat without waking her. THAT is infuriating.
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Latest post on 28 June 2012 - 15:29
For those who haven't already seen this and might be interested... Flying away for the summer shortly and worried about leaving your house unattended? Dubai Police can put all your fears to rest with their Home Security Program, which monitors and safeguards your villa while you travel. The service is absolutely free of charge and takes just a few simple steps to set up. If you are interested in registering, either stop by a police station or fill in an application form on the Dubai Police official website (http://www.dubaipolice.gov.ae/dp/jsps/content/flat-content.do?contentCode=72481&switchLanguage=en&noCache=1340812574254). You will need to provide details of your travel dates, contact details and villa location. Once the application is submitted you will get an sms confirming your registration, followed by a phone call by the police to locate your house.
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Latest post on 26 June 2012 - 13:57
Yup... and I went with Administration Manager
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Latest post on 24 June 2012 - 22:12
I know many people who live in the UAE - and other humid countries - who have turned off A/Cs when away and come back to mould-ruined items... clothes, furniture, all sorts. It certainly isn't the norm but it isn't rare either and I wouldn't risk it. I have always left either an A/C or dehumidifiers going when I've been away from home and that hame was in a humid climate. It doesn't have to be be set terribly low... and you don't need all the A/Cs on. But leave, say, the one in the master bedroom on at 24 or something, with the door open. Or pick whichever one tends to cool more of the house. We have 5 A/Cs in the house but the one in the entry way tends to cool most of the house because the air goes up the stairwell. It might not be enough in the dead of summer when we are here but when we're not, it's plenty to keep possible mould at bay.
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Latest post on 23 June 2012 - 20:05
Maybe GM intended to post this? http://www.google.co.uk/webhp?hl=en&tab=ww ???
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Latest post on 23 June 2012 - 20:04
In a nutshell, you have to be able to prove that you have no "intent" to return to Canada. Hence the canceling of health cards, credit cards, bank accounts etc... Now, whether or not you do eventually return to Canada (be it after 15 years or 1), is besides the point. You just have to show that at the time, you severed all major ties as you had no intention of returning.
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Latest post on 23 June 2012 - 19:59
What on EARTH?? GM... where did you even come up with this???
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Latest post on 20 June 2012 - 09:49
Rent Committee # is 800.4488 I spoke with them this morning so they are still open but you have to be on hold for quite some time. Anyway, apparently they do close as of today but only for actual decisions. They will still be open to file cases.
 
 
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14 Ways You Will Experience Culture Shock in the UAE

Why you shouldn't upload your resume on your LinkedIn profile

5 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Upload a Resume to Your LinkedIn Profile

10 Secrets to Happiness as an Expat

10 Secrets to Finding Happiness as an Expat

4 Ways to Network as an Expat

4 Ways to Network as an Expat

8 Expat Problems That Are Just Too Real

8 Expat Problems That Are Just Too Real

How to Make New Friends in a Foreign Country

How to Make New Friends in a Foreign Country

Top 10 Countries with the Best Quality of Life

Top 10 Countries with the Best Quality of Life

The best European cities for new expats

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The Best Cities in Europe for Expat Arrivals

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10 Amazing Things To Do In Iceland

How to Make Your Own Life as an Expat and Why It’s Important

How to Make Your Own Life as an Expat and Why It’s Important

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The Real Expat: Chasing Your Dreams to Find Your True Purpose

The Real Expat: Chasing Your Dreams to Find Your True Purpose

6 Annoying Things Expats Hate Hearing

6 Annoying Things Expats Hate Hearing