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Latest post on 03 April 2013 - 17:42
Would love to know if Careem do take dogs. I'm always concerned if one of ours gets sick when DH is away and I can't take him to the vet.
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Latest post on 03 April 2013 - 17:40
Helping Hand. We have a maid for two hours twice a week. Sometimes if there's a lot to do we ask for a second person and have two people for two hours. We're in the ranches.
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Latest post on 01 April 2013 - 16:09
We parked in a space at a Carpark and then got out and saw it was reserved. So we got back in to move the car. Fortunately the car next to us pulled out at this moment. So we pulled forward and started reversing into his space. Just then a taxi comes round the corner and tries to squeeze between us and the space scraping our side/rear bumper. First he says we were going the wrong way. We explain we pulled out of the adjacent space to get into this space so cannot be going the wrong way. Then he somehow convinces the police it is our fault. Is this out fault? He tried to squeeze behind a reversing car that was already in the road?
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Latest post on 31 March 2013 - 20:02
Thank you for your replies, ladies. I'm even more confused and worried now, because we go to Germany for 3 weeks in July and absolutely need to hire a car there... So, does my DH have to convert his German license into UAE one to hire a car in his home country as well? That looks like even more nonsense to me... Yes he does, unless Germany is different to UK but I suspect EU is all the same. Here is a guide on how to convert your license, it's very easy: http://www.dubai.ae/en/Lists/HowToGuide/DispForm.aspx?ID=11 <em>edited by RuthM on 31/03/2013</em>
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Latest post on 31 March 2013 - 19:58
Just to make this a bit clearer. Once you become resident in the UAE your European driving license is no longer valid. This is [u'>not[/u'> a UAE issue this is a Europe issue. Legally your European driving license is only valid if you are [u'>resident[/u'> in Europe. You need to convert your European driving license to a UAE one. Then you should be able to buy or hire a car. If they question that your UAE license is less than a year old you can show them your European license to prove you have been driving for more than a year. But this is not a valid driving license as long as you are not resident in Europe, you do [u'>not[/u'> hold two licenses. Please also be aware your European driving license will no longer be valid in Europe. If you drive or hire a car in Europe (or anywhere in the world) whilst you are resident in the UAE then you must use your UAE license. Many people have come unstuck on this. edited by RuthM on 31/03/2013 Not sure how true that is to be honest, (not trying to be obtuse!) When we had to return home from Doha for my FIL's funeral, then again during our holiday leave in our second year there, we hired a car from the airport. The hire company weren't interested in DH's UAE licence and he used his British licence for the hire. Also used it when buying our current car. You shouldn't have even presented the UK licence, it's not valid. You can't blame the car hire company for not knowing it's not their job to know. This has been covered so many times on these forums. First you won't be insured. Second you'll be fined for not changing the address on your UK licence. Third I'm not sure if they'll accept the validity of your UAE licence as you declared your UK licence to be correct so you could get done for driving without a valid licence. Fourth if you continue to insist your UK licence is valid then with the new 'points' system they intend to introduce (thanks to Robert Gaines-Cooper) they could say ok, please pay us for x number years of tax as this is evidence you were a UK resident, I mean you're claiming to be one. A few points to note: 1) If you change your name, address or both you must inform the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) immediately. You can update your driving licence online or send it to the DVLA to be amended. A new licence will be issued free of charge unless your photograph’s due for renewal. Failure to notify the DVLA of any changes to your name and/or address is a criminal offence and you could be fined up to £1000. 2) Change the address on your driving licence You can change the address on your driving licence online. Apply using your Government Gateway ID; if you don’t have one or need to re-register, you’ll get an ID as part of your application. You’ll need to: have your driving licence (both parts if it’s a photocard licence) [b'>be a resident of Great Britain[/b'> provide addresses of where you’ve lived for the last 3 years have a valid UK passport or other form of identity have your National Insurance number if known not be disqualified from driving Do you see the flaw in this plan? <em>edited by RuthM on 31/03/2013</em>
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Latest post on 31 March 2013 - 18:07
Just to make this a bit clearer. Once you become resident in the UAE your European driving license is no longer valid. This is [u'>not[/u'> a UAE issue this is a Europe issue. Legally your European driving license is only valid if you are [u'>resident[/u'> in Europe. You need to convert your European driving license to a UAE one. Then you should be able to buy or hire a car. If they question that your UAE license is less than a year old you can show them your European license to prove you have been driving for more than a year. But this is not a valid driving license as long as you are not resident in Europe, you do [u'>not[/u'> hold two licenses. Please also be aware your European driving license will no longer be valid in Europe. If you drive or hire a car in Europe (or anywhere in the world) whilst you are resident in the UAE then you must use your UAE license. Many people have come unstuck on this. <em>edited by RuthM on 31/03/2013</em>
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Latest post on 31 March 2013 - 15:15
LadyBee you might want to know Alan Tudyk (Wash) will be at MEFCC!
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Latest post on 30 March 2013 - 16:31
It may not be lost or stolen, I lost my prescription sunglasses in Jumbo Electronics at MoE went back within 30mins and they were nowhere to be found. We left our number but didn't hear anything. About a month later we were in MoE and decided on the off chance to try lost property but they weren't there, we went back to Jumbo and they were sitting in a storage cupboard with DH name and number on them, I don't know why they didn't call us but at least we got them back. So I suggest going back in a few days and asking again.
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Latest post on 29 March 2013 - 20:11
Ladies please get a grip!!! Don't turn this into an animal cruelty and animal rights thread! I posted to ask to make sure, despite what my friend said, has done and has worked. All I know is that there must be an element of truth to what she said, cause the fish lasting this long is surely better than what I did that killed them in a couple of days. I will start feeding them today and keep you posted. Please also ensure they are in an appropriate size tank, with an aerator, and only do partial water changes. When feeding them feed them one grain at a time for 2 mins making sure there is no waste left in the tank, overfeeding is a big killer of fish as the food decomposes and poisons the tank.
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Latest post on 29 March 2013 - 10:35
Slightly disturbed by this thread and I'm sure traditionally these poor fish were released back into the wild after celebrations rather than left to die. Anyhow. Goldfish normally die due to a number of factors: 1) Someone puts them in a bowl. Really bad idea, they have little oxygen and suffocate. 2) Someone overfeeds them, they get bloated and constipated, can't swim properly and suffocate alternatively the food decomposes in the tank and causes nitrate levels to rise (see 3) 3) Someone doesn't clean the tank, the nitrate and ammonia levels rise and the fish dies drinking and breathing it's own urine and faeces 4) Someone overly cleans the tank and doesn't cycle it properly (does a complete water change all the time) the balance of the tank is affected, the natural organisms that should be there to clean up the waste products in the tank are destroyed then (see 3) Although still speculative scientific studies are now leaning towards the belief that fish (in fact goldfish were used for the studies) consciously feel pain and show fearful avoidance behaviour. Keeping fish is not as easy as it seems but once you have a tank set up correctly you need only feed them a small pinch of food a day (only as much as they can eat in 2mins) and do a frequent partial water change. To set up a tank an air filter and gravel are helpful to ensure the fish gets enough oxygen and that there is bacteria in the tank to help break down waste. Live plants reduce stress and also assist in the natural balance of the tank. Water test kits can tell you if nitrate or ammonia are at dangerous levels. The larger the tank the easier it is to keep the water clean and avoid the fish dying a horrible death. <em>edited by RuthM on 29/03/2013</em>
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Latest post on 28 March 2013 - 12:48
Glad you found some nice Emu's. If you want Uggs in the future you can buy them directly from Ugg in America and they will ship them here for a flat shipping fee of $50. If you are ordering lots of pairs this is probably fairly good, however if it is just one pair of a cheaper item it may be most cost effective to use shop and ship. http://www.uggaustralia.com I plan on getting a few pairs delivered in the autumn, they do some great new waterproof boots that my mum got last year and my Merrells are knackered. Glad to see the usual expat woman judges are out and already questioning the op on why she should or should not buy Uggs.
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Latest post on 27 March 2013 - 13:42
700D is the new model. It has a more premium finish, a new grip, a new lens kit which Canon claims to be better than the previous one. The new lens has smaller focusing distance. The body appears otherwise identical. If you get a good deal then get the 650D but if they are not offering any discount then the 700D is probably a better buy. The 650D has been discontinued.
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Latest post on 27 March 2013 - 13:38
I do a combination of paleo and zone diet. Really though reducing grains from your diet and juices is the main thing that makes a big difference. We only have rice or pasta on training days and it is weighed out not just guessed. Otherwise DH may have scrambled egg on a single slice of wholewheat toast on a training day but again is is carefully measured. Rice, pasta, bread, fruit juice all contain a lot more calories that I could have ever thought! The paleo diet has apparently been proven to be no good but I like the idea of it and find combining most of the principles with the zone diet seems to work well.
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Latest post on 27 March 2013 - 13:30
Yep, feet flat on the ground. Just like if you were sitting upright on a chair. I have an Everlast ball and it came with a pump, but I didn't buy it here. If you can't find one that includes a pump, just get a cheap pump and one of the connectors you use to inflate footballs (a foot pump will be easiest unless u want to give your triceps a workout with a hand pump). Here's a link to the professional balls I used at a well known gym I worked at... http://www.aokhealth.com/xq/ASP/CategoryID.9/qx/category.htm and this is their sizing info page... http://www.mediball.com/mediball-sizing.asp These are the best balls you can get. I order mine online as I am paranoid about an inferior one bursting.
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Latest post on 26 March 2013 - 22:27
Just had my fiance move out & leave me today, upset you could say. So now I have a beautiful Tiffany Engagement Ring up for sale... any takers or anyone know of where I can sell it. :( If it's Tiffany then it's bound to be a good diamond. Take it to the Gold & Diamond souq and have it re-set into a necklace or buy another stone and you have a beautiful pair of earings. He may just be getting cold feet and will re-think his move later. If so then you can always put it back in the Tiffany setting. Hope this helps..... Don't do this! A lot of the value is in the Tiffany setting! I would hang onto the ring for now, see what happens, as said he may just be getting cold feet. If you do want to sell it, get a proper diamond certificate from Tiffany (if you don't have one already) as it will be much easier to sell for a good price with the appropriate paperwork. I think all their rings are numbered so they may only need to look it up on their database to find yours.
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Latest post on 25 March 2013 - 10:27
To clarify: Detached I'm sure you know is an unattached property. Semi detached is two properties attached together sharing one wall. They will most often look like regular villas/houses just attached together. Terraced is a row of more than two properties sharing two walls (except the ends which share one and are end of terrace). Townhouses often refer to a terraced property more than two stories high - although perhaps not so much in Dubai. Hope this helps. <em>edited by RuthM on 25/03/2013</em>
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Latest post on 25 March 2013 - 10:22
Bringing into Dubai? As far as I'm aware it's 5% on anything over 260USD. However if it's a school then it won't be for personal use. If the school is in a freezone it might be nothing.
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Latest post on 25 March 2013 - 09:28
I'm a bit of a china addict. For each set I buy fourteen. Twelve for place settings and two spare I try to top up if I have any breakages especially if they discontinue (which is easy with something like Denby harder with Crate and Barrel). But twelve place settings is optimal. Unfortunately I now have five sets of china and no space for them! <em>edited by RuthM on 25/03/2013</em>
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Latest post on 24 March 2013 - 16:06
I recently saw a sushi delivery bike on the ranches but didn't get the name. Does anyone know of a sushi delivery in this area and if it is any good?
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Latest post on 24 March 2013 - 12:26
I sprained my second toe and have broken another four toes. The sprain was the most painful. I could not put my foot on the floor at all, I have had my fair share of injuries but this plus a knee sprain were the worst (worse than a disc injury in my back - with no sciatica). Apparently the ligament snapped and now the toes joint has fused so it cannot be moved. As for the broken toes, they were distinctively different. My most recent and memorable experience which seems similar to yours was that it felt like there was a stick in my toe is the only way to describe it. I guess that must have been the bit of bone broken from the bit still attached. Every time I put my foot on the floor I got this stick pain. The break seemed to be a complete snap (caught it on the side of a suitcase - the others I dropped heavy things on) and there was a distinct purple/black/blue line across the toe, presumably from where the break was. In any case the best thing is to ice it and elevate it. Ice 20mins every 1-2 hours. Strap it if you feel it helps, for me it was more uncomfortable strapped, as the toe next to it kept on moving and forcing the broken toe to move. It will take a full six weeks to heal fully, even if it feels okay. So no sprinting until six weeks are up or you can damage it again.
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Latest post on 24 March 2013 - 11:14
Sorry I cannot accept any excuses like people are too stupid and do not understand the iguana is harmless. I am sick to death of people wanting a nanny state that gives them absolute guidelines on how to breathe. We were in the desert recently and a camel came and tried to steal our picnic. It were coming right at us. The children were terrified, the camel were huge. We waved our arms and made a lot of noise and it moved away. Then it came back with five of it's camel friends so we left. We didn't stone them, attack them, torture them, murder them. We accepted that we are guests in their home and we moved. It's simple. We also took our trash with us, to keep the desert clean and ensure the camels didn't eat something that could make them sick. Something some people here seem incapable of doing. There were no signs saying 'Camels are here and they are harmless' and I am quietly confident camels are not anywhere near as harmless as an iguana. I imagine one could do you a nasty injury if it wanted to. If I was in a park and I saw a lion I would not throw rocks at it. I would try and move away, far far away. If I saw a snake I would move away. If I see something I am afraid of I stay away from it I certainly don't try and aggravate it so it might attack me. I bet if it was a lion these kids wouldn't have thrown stones at it, although I am kind of hoping they do throw stones at a lion next time and it's their disembowelled bodies instead. The mentality of someone that sees an animal, any animal, and ATTACKS IT is something completely different. Perhaps if the animal cornered them but the fact is several witnesses saw the iguana in a tree. I do not believe for ONE SECOND these kids were afraid of the iguana. They were just EVIL it is simple. EVIL NASTY KIDS and they should be lynched. As for the security guard he worked nearby, he must have seen the iguana dozens of times before why was he suddenly so afraid that he felt the need to mindlessly torture and kill it? Furthermore they were asked to stop by a young girl, she clearly wasn't afraid, if this was such a fear based thing then why did they not question why she was not afraid of it and wanted to protect it. Finally it was trying to escape, if you were threatened by an animal and then it tried to run away the most sensible thing would be to let it go. Anyone with two brain cells knows any animal is more likely to defend itself when threatened so why chase an animal you are afraid of? But thank you to anyone who has given these kids a valid excuse so they can witter to the police 'oh I was scared' and then nothing will happen to them. I call ******** but now they have an excuse so they can get away with it and do it to someone's cat or dog next time. edited by RuthM on 24/03/2013
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Latest post on 24 March 2013 - 10:52
Yes and microwaves need signs to say 'do not try to dry a wet cat in microwave'.
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Latest post on 24 March 2013 - 10:48
My father had terminal lung cancer. It really depends at what stage she is. The type of chemo he had he did not lose his hair (although he didn't have any to begin with!) His feet swelled up though so slippers might be nice, or a nice gown/robe to wear while she is having her treatment. He couldn't eat much, everything tasted metallic. Obviously reading materials are quite good, music and audiobooks as suggested. My cousin took him a portable DVD player so he could watch movies while he was in hospital, but frankly he was so tired most of the time he didn't get a chance to use it. My gran played scrabble and card games on her iPad when she was last in hospital, it really helped to pass the time - but that's probably a bit pricey. Really though yourself is the best thing you can bring. There's nothing worse than being in a hospital on your own. Just being there will be nice for her. Don't feel that you have to talk constantly, even if you go in and chat for a while, then read a magazine for a while if she's sleeping just having someone there makes all the difference. Cancer can be so isolating. <em>edited by RuthM on 24/03/2013</em>
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Latest post on 23 March 2013 - 17:55
Has anyone read the comments on the article? Seriously some people here are ****** in the head. [i'>Hello there, mostly humans are not the type of national geographic or discovery channel wild program host, who can care for animals reptiles and can pick them and then take into their bed and sleep with them, its a lizard and all are scared from it and people had done what they think was appropriate to do at that time.People come in safa park to have a peaceful time with their kids family, no one will come in open ZOO. If everyone really have respect for animal then why they just saw that reptile getting killed, why he/she didn’t informed the authority earlier to keep this reptile in possession. I guess we should keep care of all living beings and most importantly HUMANS should be cared more.!!!![/i'> [i'>it's silly how everyone is now lamenting the death of the iguana who didnt belong there in the first place...safa park is a public park and not exactly a game reserve and therefore the iguana did not belong there...harmless or otherwise. The boys were obviously intimidated by the sight and did what thet believed right as they would had they seen a snake. The responsibilty of its death lies with the 'concerned' people who saw it before and did nothing to report it to the authorities so it could be appropriately rehabilitated![/i'> [i'>I believe it’s a mistake from the park authority, 1st of all they should have put some notice on the entrance of the park about this wild animal. Youth have done mistake, but I am sure they might have done this, not for enjoyment but because of fear as Iguana is a wild animal and we can see the size in the picture. Whoever is saying this animal was living in this park unharmed from years. I ask one question so many infants and children come to this park with their family, if this animal would have attacked. Same people would have blamed Local Authority. There should be no action on anyone, but for precaution and save such species Authority should put some notice on the entrance of Parks.[/i'> It's not the iguana's fault that some people are morons. But these kids were just mean little shits, pure and simple. Little mini sociopaths. As for the security guard and police involvement if I were the authorities I would be deeply concerned. If it was a snake they should not be stoning it. Perhaps if it rushed at them, but attacking a dangerous animal is ill advised in any case and not excusable except in self defence, this hardly sounds like a case of self defence. I cannot believe the level of intelligence by some people, I can understand a poorly educated gardener being afraid but these people who have made these comments can read and write and have access to the internet, hardly poverty stricken. I suggest the police round up the people who made these comments and shoot them as well - simply for being stupid.
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Latest post on 22 March 2013 - 22:33
One of the other rmain reasons for owners getting rid of their pets is when people cannot afford the astronomical vet charges. People should be aware of the cost of animal care prior to getting a pet. I actually find the vet charges here very reasonable. It's an animal doctor, which surely is much more complex than a human doctor, when you consider the variety of anatomical differences between types of animals they treat.
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Latest post on 22 March 2013 - 22:27
Perhaps someone should petition the government to allow legal dog breeders in Dubai with a regulated Kennel Club affiliated with the UK Kennel Club. They could charge membership fees or even get breeders to need to have a sponsor or freezone license. Breeders could take their ***** to the UK to see a stud, (people do it in Europe all the time) to keep the genetic pool from becoming too inbred. Then puppies could be available from proper breeders and hopefully in time put the pet shops out of business. They could insist on breeders being set up as a business and frankly and even put a ban on the import of dogs (and cats) that are not imported for personal use (so to speak). I sincerely believe that many abandoned pets here are from ignorant people that walk into a pet shop, see a cute puppy and buy it without a clue, obviously not all but a fair number. Easy to buy, easy to throw away. Pets sold in pet shops are often not part of the family but they are commodities. Dealing with a licensed breeder and having to wait for a puppy to be ready requires a greater depth of research about the pet you are buying and gives the potential owner more time to think about the life change they are about to make. A licensed breeder will grill potential owners rather than try to push a sale like the shop staff in pet shops. They would expect a potential owner to know about how to look after and train the dog, or to learn about it prior to buying a puppy. Furthermore I also suggest compulsory dog training for all new puppies in the region, similar to the good citizen dog scheme. The training course should be included with the sale of a pup and non attendance will deem the sale incomplete. The puppy will be confiscated, no refund will be given and it will be returned to the breeder who can resell to a more responsible family. Benefit to municipality: - Tax on breeders/freezone license/sponsor, makes money - Less dumped animals, saves money - Less badly looked after, badly trained animals, saves public disruption and saves money Makes perfect sense to me.
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Latest post on 22 March 2013 - 21:59
I used Ahlan to meet my mum and gran just a few weeks ago. They came into Terminal 1 with British Airways. Ahlan informed me they can't use a buggy at Terminal 1, as it is not permitted in certain areas. They brought a wheelchair for my gran as although she can walk fine, she can't walk very fast, struggles with distance and is not very steady so rushing passengers could easily knock her over. Ahlan met them both on arrival off the plane (right at the door not up the corridor). Took them straight to their lounge to wait where they were given refreshments. They took their passports, picked up their baggage and even got their entry visas stamped. Then collected them from the lounge and brought them directly through customs (they didn't even see passport control or security!) where they met a driver from Careem. I couldn't be more satisfied with Ahlan but unfortunately I cannot speak for the Marhaba service as I have not tried them, perhaps someone else can advise for Marhaba. Just noticed someone has commented on Marhaba, I think Ahlan was cheaper than 300dhs. <em>edited by RuthM on 22/03/2013</em>
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Latest post on 22 March 2013 - 20:43
It boils my blood that people can get away with this. To be honest I'm glad you can't buy her. By "rescuing" her from the pet shop you are creating demand and giving them reason to ship in another puppy mill dog. I don't know what the answer is though :( *agree Unfortunately in all likelihood this dog will probably be put down or dumped as she is a 'cost' if she is not rehomed and the puppy mills will go on. It is a shame that people cannot be prevented from buying the puppies which are the root of the problem.
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Latest post on 21 March 2013 - 23:16
Most policies will cover for both but you may need a referral from a psychiatrist to see a CBT therapist you certainly do in the UK. There is often a long wait in period for any kind of mental health treatment. A good psychiatrist will do CBT. My father's psychiatrist who we have known for over 25 years certainly does CBT, psychiatrists should not only prescribe medication. I would not rule out SSRIs as they are often used in conjunction with CBT and other therapy to treat depression and/or anxiety. They are a temporary thing to help make patients more responsive to the therapy and once the therapy is working and new behaviours learnt then the SSRIs can be phased out as the patient will have other coping strategies to hopefully prevent going into depression again. If you imagine a sprained knee. The drugs are the knee support holding it together while it heals and the CBT is the physical therapy to strengthen the muscles around it so that one day the support is no longer needed.
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Latest post on 21 March 2013 - 22:04
Finally explained! Thank you!
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Latest post on 21 March 2013 - 22:03
Perhaps someone should point out to the authorities that sociopathic serial killers have a tendency to torture and murder animals before they move on to humans, generally women and children. My proposal would be to line this lot up and shoot them but some might consider that a little draconian. I am always in fear in the country that if my dogs ever get out and are lost they may be subject to some kind of terrible abuse and I will end up in jail for lynching someone.
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Latest post on 21 March 2013 - 20:13
RuthM --- FIREFLY! Wow. I had no idea anyone else had watched this. Have you watched the movie that was tacked onto the end of the series? We haven't, yet, but will do shortly. Nice to know that someone here is also a fan. :) Serenity is great. It feels a bit rushed, sadly I think Whedon had to cram quite a lot that he wanted to finish in the series into the movie. I won't say anything as it will ruin it, but it explains one of the mysteries in Firefly (one that is not dwelt on too much in the series). You may want to rewatch Firefly before you watch the Serenity movie. The series has also been continued, like it's Buffy and Angel counterparts, in comic book format. I'm a massive Whedon fan, anything by Whedon or JJ Abrams I need to watch! Although Dollhouse was a little so so, but I can't stand Eliza Dushku so that probably didn't help. Avengers was well delivered by Whedon (I just wish they'd do Justice League) and Abrams not only made an awesome Star Trek but now he's doing Star Wars as well! Did you know Serenity has a cameo in the Battlestar Galactica miniseries? Also Nathan Fillion makes a few in jokes in Castle (like when he mentions he learnt Chinese on his last job!). Did you also know they crew of Firefly hid a Han Solo figure in a scene every episode?! Mark Sheppard came to Comic Con in Dubai last year, but I missed him :( Adam Baldwin was in Chuck, another cancelled series, but he was very similar to his Jayne character in that, it's a nice light hearted quirky series - which I forgot to mention on my list, he also has a Castle cameo. Gina Torres a long standing Whedon loyalist (she was also in Angel as well) is now in Suits as a regular and has also done a Castle cameo. She was in Alias, a JJ Abrams show, prior to working with Joss Whedon (with Amy Acker another Whedon loyalist). Christina Hendricks is obviously in Mad Men now but she did a few episodes of Life (Damian Lewis' last show before Homeland) and Morena Baccarin brings us back to Homeland as she plays Brody's wife, she was in the V flop prior to that as was Alan Tudyk who was also in the Dollhouse flop (bad luck for him). Anyway I've nerded out enough but here are a few more shows I forgot to mention (some have been mentioned): More award winners: - House (can't believe I forgot this!) - Heroes (can't believe I forgot this either, gets a bit iffy on the last seasons) - Lost (I couldn't finish this) - The Tudors (nominated) - Forbrydelsen (The Killing, Danish) - Nip/Tuck - Damages (I should really watch this but haven't yet) - Life (cancelled and underrated imo - Damian Lewis) For geeks (don't be ashamed, geek chic is cool) - Chuck (great show lots of nerd humour) - Big Bang Theory (great humour, can be appreciated by non nerds) - Town Called Eureka (or just Eureka) - Warehouse 13 (links with Eureka) - Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (Summer Glau is a Terminator!) - Carnivale (some serious weirdness, not sure to recommend it or not!) Teenie Fantasy - Buffy (ye old classic) - Angel (Buffy spin off, a bit less light hearted and darker than Buffy) - Vampire Diaries (based on the books, but gets a little repetitive) - Smallville (based on the DC comic books, Superman) - Arrow (based on the DC comic books, Green Arrow) - Supernatural (kind of teenie, not sure where to place this, studenty? Some of the acting is horrendous) - Teen Wolf (this show is terrible but addictive) Fantasy/Drama -True Blood (based on the books, loosely, it starts to get a bit weird in later seasons) Long standing shows - Grey's Anatomy - Bones Other entertaining but a bit average shows, some I've only watched a few episodes of: - Person Of Interest (addictive and has a brooding lead male) - Elementary (Jonny Lee Miller and Lucy Liu) - Burn Notice (it has Bruce Campbell in it, did I say it has Bruce Campbell in it? And his enormous chin!) - Haven (based on Stephen King book The Colorado Kid) - Royal Pains (only seen Season 1, was okay) - Once Upon a Time (another fantasy, I haven't got into it but those that have recommend it and it has been renewed so it can't be all bad) - Grim (see Once Upon a Time comment) - Revenge (a few friends watch this, it's a bit mediocre imo but maybe I haven't got into it properly, also been renewed) - Alphas (also been renewed so must be doing something right) - Continuum (this show was so awful but for some odd reason I liked it!) - Spooks (classic BBC but everyone keeps on dying!) And I love all things Lynch, addictive weirdness, no one should be excused from watching Twin Peaks! Finally there is a new show due to start in about a month. Defiance is from the creators of Battlestar Galactica and has Julie Benz (otherwise known as Darla, from Buffyverse or Rita from Dexter) in it. It will probably flop but we can live in hope it will be something good! Sorry I watch a few television shows and read comic books, just don't ask me about reality shows, what happened in Eastenders last night, who won xfactor and which song is number one, those I know nothing of!
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Latest post on 21 March 2013 - 07:52
Dubai may be great for plastic surgery, IVF and various clinics that have lots of health tourism but for something like cancer you are best in a major city in a well populated country where there are a number of pioneering doctors working on research etc. and that specialise in your condition. Whilst some people come here for routine treatment, wealthy locals often go abroad for medical conditions such as cancer or genetic diseases etc. The population in the UAE and research support just isn't big enough for the best and widest possible treatment options. You have not said what your personal situation is. Are all your family here? Do you still have family and friends for support in the US? This may make a difference for your choice of what to do. If it were me I would go to the US (well UK as I am from UK) for the second opinion. Get all the tests and checks done there, if it is cancer then the surgeon will most likely need to do their own tests in any case to confirm the location and size of the tumour(s) and even possibly the type of cancer cells. If it turns out to be nothing, yes it may have cost money but it will have been worth it. It is your life and your future and it is best to catch these things as early as you can so you can hope for a full recovery. As for arranging these things, do you still have family in the US? I would suggest trying to find a specialist near(ish) to any family or close friends you may have there if you can. Their support will be beneficial whilst you are recovering (if you do need the surgery). I have a friend who has just been back to the UK for major surgery, she would not have had here (also gynae although not cancerous), fortunately I have another very close family friend who is a leading gynae in the UK and he ensured the hospital sorted everything out for her at that end. She has had to stay for six weeks following the surgery though, and family are looking after her. I would suggest: 1) Find a US doctor 2) Book an appointment (but ensure their surgery book is open if you do need surgery) 3) Gather all test results and scans you have had here, ask your doctor here for a letter to take to the new consultant 4) Book a flexible return flight I would anticipate when you arrive in US 5) US doctor will run appropriate tests to check if it is cancer, if it is operable and what the best course of treatment may be 6) Schedule surgery (if necessary) 7) Arrange followup treatment plan I hope it doesn't turn out to be cancer but if it does in the US you will be in the best hands you can be for the best possible prognosis. Best of luck for your tests and treatment (if you need any). <em>edited by RuthM on 21/03/2013</em>
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Latest post on 21 March 2013 - 07:24
Recent award winning dramas are: - Breaking Bad - Mad Men - Dexter All three of these are excellent. - The Following is doing well and I enjoy it but sometimes there are scenes where I think 'Cheesy!' Older award winning epic dramas (I don't know what else you've seen) - 24 (in a similar spirit to Homeland, perhaps not as sophisticated) - The Wire (takes a bit of getting used to the accents are unintelligible at first!) - Six Feet Under (very dark) - Battlestar Galactica (it's not remotely like Star Trek, more like a war drama with politics, racism, terrorism and spaceships) Other Great Shows that may be selective to taste (and era): - Fringe (great from beginning to end) - Justified (light entertainment) - Sons of Anarchy (it all goes wrong on the fake trip to Ireland in Season 3) - Prison Break (bit different well presented) - Firefly (space cowboys) - Babylon 5 (not as silly as it looks at first) - Rome (like GofT but without the mystical aspects and a bit more killing) - Alias (this perhaps only succeeded because Jennifer Garner changes outfits every five minutes but still enjoyable nonetheless) - The Shield (cop drama, not as good as The Wire) - Twin Peaks (classic lynch weirdness) - Suits (really good fun, generally quite light hearted, although not as light hearted as: ) - Boston Legal (which is hilarious, more a comedy/drama) - Farscape (okay it has puppets, this may need some very selective taste) - White Collar (light hearted entertainment) - Castle (more light hearted entertainment) Supposedly good shows that I haven't managed to get into or haven't seen yet: - The Sopranos - Deadwood - The Walking Dead (DH is away far too much for me to watch Zombie shows but it is meant to be a really good drama) - The West Wing (just haven't watched it yet) - Band of Brothers This may help you: http://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2013/03/best-tv-dramas-of-all-time/ <em>edited by RuthM on 21/03/2013</em>
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Latest post on 20 March 2013 - 02:09
I have been using pocket money for years (originally on the Palm Pilot I think!). Although have been trying iBank since January and it seems as good if not better.
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Latest post on 20 March 2013 - 01:27
There are little in the way of research hospitals in Dubai which means little in the way of high end pioneering doctors. For routine treatment, or medical tourism (IVF, plastic surgery etc.) Dubai can be great but if I had someone poking around in my back I would want to go to the Europe or the US, and I think you'll find that's what the really wealthy arabs do. As a basic recommendation look for a Doctor that is a leading consultant Neuro in a highly rated teaching hospital in a capital or major city, but that also runs a private clinic a few days a week. If he is a visiting professional at a good University even better or if he has been published in professional media. You can arrange to see him privately but get the benefit of him being linked to a world class teaching hospital that will undoubtably get all the most interesting and complex neuro cases from round the world. If you don't have a choice and need to have treatment in the UAE then I'm sure someone will be able to recommend a surgeon, however if there is an option I would look in Europe and the US for one of their top experienced surgeons.
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Latest post on 19 March 2013 - 08:11
Manic Depression and to some extent cyclothymia (a milder bipolar illness) are illnesses which are commonly believed to be caused by a chemical imbalance. Not wanting to take any medication is akin to a diabetic not wanting to take insulin or an epileptic not wanting to take AEDs. Because this illness is in the mind many people think they can just treat the mind, but both the mind and body need to be treated. These are real illnesses and must be treated as such. My father was manic depressive and I don't mean a rich guy that checked himself into the Priory every year for a therapy. He was taken away by armed police and sectioned during a manic episode and he also managed to mortgage our house and lose it on the stock market (in just a few days). My cousin has cyclothymia. My father was on medication from 1987 until when he died in 2005. The medication saved his life, he could not function without it. My mother is a psychotherapist. We had a neighbour who was also bi polar and refused to take her meds, and trust me she and her children did not lead happy lives. Fortunately she was bipolar II (my father was I) so her cycles were not so severe (mainly depression) but she still managed to threaten her neighbour with a knife as well as a few other instances. If you have been diagnosed with one of these illnesses then I would advise visiting a psychiatrist in order to find the right treatment programme of medication and therapy. Bipolar is normally diagnosed before the age of 20 (early onset will have been symptoms during childhood) or most commonly around the age of 40 often after a manic episode (my father was treated as clinically depressed prior to his first manic episode aged 42). Other disorders can mimic bipolar symptoms, BPD, PTSD, ADD etc. If you have not been diagnosed with one of these illnesses then I would suggest you visit a psychiatrist to have a full evaluation and for a full treatment programme which will include therapy but may also include medication. Medication is an important tool used the increase the effectiveness of therapy should you not be bipolar then over time you may be able to gradually remove the medication from your treatment programme.
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Latest post on 18 March 2013 - 01:05
I think the silverskin is a whitish layer of skin like stuff on the outside, generally the Spinneys tenderloin does not have this it has been trimmed already. I think the chain is a some muscle that runs through the middle. If it looks like a roll of meat and is pink/red all over (not white) I would probably assume the chain and silverskin has been removed already. Certainly when I buy steaks from Spinneys it has. In the UK if a butcher strings something it is because it has been trimmed, the string holds it together after trimming (before trimming the fat - that's trimmed - holds it together). It will be fine for the slow roast so don't worry about it. Just a very expensive slow roast and the meat may not break up quite like it has in the picture it may be more like slices but still very tender. Although I would personally put the tin of soup in the cupboard, take the garlic and onion and sauté it with some sliced potato, sauté the carrots and slice the tenderloin into 1-1.5" steaks, brush them with a little oil, salt and pepper and pan fry them (or BBQ them) then use the parsley to dress - hmm I might just do that tomorrow night with some tenderloin myself! Oh one last thing - allow the tenderloin to warm to room temperature before cooking. Also you are using a slow cooker so may not need to but if you ever roast beef it is so much tastier if you left it stand for 20 mins or so after cooking (steaks should stand for 3-5 minutes). <em>edited by RuthM on 18/03/2013</em>
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Latest post on 18 March 2013 - 00:24
Tenderloin is going to be tricky to roast as it doesn't have any fat on it so will have a tendency to dry out. However if you are roasting tenderloin then slow cooker is the way to go as it will keep the juices in (although roasting tenderloin makes me cry, I just want to slice it up for carpaccio!) I would personally recommend, silverside, topside, rib or even sirloin for roasting and normally cut tenderloin into steaks to grill on the BBQ rare or medium rare (any more well done and they'll be very dry). European chefs will actually refuse to cook tenderloin well done. DH will eat it out the fridge if he can! (yes I live in a house of carnivores!) For most roasts I keep the string on (for something as tender as tenderloin this is probably a must). Before roasting heat a little oil in a pan and holding the beef sear it all over (I use BBQ tongs or get DH to do it!). I have a friend in the UK who is from a family of butchers and he told me to never ever wash meat so I don't bother washing it. In fact washing meat will just spread the bacteria round the kitchen and it is so tightly adhered to the meat it won't wash off anyway, but any bacteria should be destroyed when you sear it. Looks like a nice recipe, hope you enjoy it! <em>edited by RuthM on 18/03/2013</em>
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Latest post on 18 March 2013 - 00:04
No idea how much you want to spend. Patek Philippe are the king of watches, Vacheron Constantin are also highly regarded if a little old fashioned styling. Jaeger Le-Coultre do great watches. Rumour has it the Patek watchmaker builds Patek and wears Jaeger. Their movements are in house and they have in the past supplied movements to Patek. But yet they are much more affordable. They supply movements to Dunhill's current watch range and have supplied Ralph Lauren in the past. DH next watch will undoubtedly be a Jaeger. These three plus Rolex are probably some of the best brands for investment Audemars Piguet is another option but I personally do not find them attractive, an acquired taste I think. Breitling disappointingly use almost exclusively bought in movements from ETA, they do rebuild some but not to the same extent as other brands. IWC use some ETA movements in their low grade watches, their mid range watches are rebuilt ETA movements to their specification (kind of like McLaren-Mercedes) and I think they have a few in house movements way out of my price range! Omega's Seamaster range are based on ETA movements. That said if I were looking for a cheap luxury watch I would probably look to Omega they are good solid watches. Of course this is all changing, ETA are supposedly ceasing to supply to non swatch brands in the future although I'm not sure if this has actually happened yet. Many of these watch brands do not allow online sales in order to avoid fakes so beware. Sorry I am a watch geek, I wanted to study watchmaking but DH won't let me go to Switzerland for a year to do it!
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Latest post on 17 March 2013 - 23:32
Surrey is a big place. Also are you looking private or state? For private the some of the top ones are probably Whitgift, Trinity and Caterham. Cranleigh is an option but a bit of a long way out or for something less academic Royal Russell is another. I have heard good things about The Royal Grammar School in Guildford but don't know anyone who went there. Dulwich is great but not quite in Surrey. Best to look for feeders for those schools (Royal Russell and I think Cranleigh have prep already). Cumnor House is the first one that springs to mind a definite feeder for the Whitgift schools (as well as Tonbridge, Harrow, Eton etc.) or Elmhurst as a second choice. Whitgift are known for taking a good number of pupils from state preps as well, but I don't know which state schools have good success getting into there.
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Latest post on 17 March 2013 - 12:14
Do you mean cravat ties? DH wore full morning dress for our wedding, we didn't have any groomsmen but if we had they would have worn the same as a page boy. http://www.flickr.com/photos/90163622@N04/8564671198/ The cravat tie is not something waiters would wear , they are far too dressy. We went all the way to formal had swept wing (victorian) collars with them which looked great, however a regular semi cutaway collar would also look great. Paired them up with oxford shoes as loafers might have been a little Essex boy for a wedding imo. I always regard oxfords as formal/dress and loafers as smart casual but that's just me, a bit of a traditionalist or old fashioned some might say!
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Latest post on 15 March 2013 - 20:32
As far as I'm aware all animals coming into Dubai have to arrive as cargo, I assume departing would be the same. Have you tried ringing sky cargo? I found them very helpful in the UK far better than BA and as good as Virgin. In the UK they had a dedicated representative for pets.
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Latest post on 14 March 2013 - 22:10
£5 - 10. So around 10% as mentioned by another poster. Of course some Brits are tight and don't tip at all!
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Latest post on 14 March 2013 - 22:03
A friend of mine recently came to visit in Dubai with an Israeli stamp in her passport. They stamped her entry visa on the same page as the Israeli one when she arrived. When she left the guy stamping her passport noticed and she said she's never had such a dirty look from a passport official in her life! Anyway I've had quite a few friends come to Dubai with an Israeli stamps in their passports. The UAE does not recognize Israel therefore Israeli passports are not valid here so no entry for passport holders but an Israeli stamp should be fine.
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Latest post on 13 March 2013 - 22:49
We had Jim Will Fix It (I think they might want to change their name lol) in on Monday. There was an electrician and a handyman as we needed three lights put up and four pictures and a mirror hung. They did a fantastic job and were even great with the dogs. We also asked them to check a kitchen light which has not been working since we moved in nearly two years ago. Tool Time (our Landlord's maintenance contract) have been called out to look at this light and changed the bulb numerous times. The guy from Jim Will Fix It took the light apart and found it had overheated and melted inside, it is probably dangerous! He exclaimed he was not surprised the bulb kept on blowing! They are going to send us a quote for the Landlord for a new light fitting. They charged us 500Dhs for the two guys for 2 hours. They charge a 100Dhs call out charge and the rest billed hourly. The electrician was Michael and the handyman Percy. I cannot recommend them more highly.
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Latest post on 13 March 2013 - 21:56
Terminal 1 is a bit of pain as you have to go through security as soon as you get there (before check in) so even if you have a friend with you they can't help you. That said the check in desks are about 5 meters from the security check so it is not too far to go. After that you have a bit of a walk to passport control and then hand luggage security. There is a long walk from there to the terminal itself, although there are travelators. I have never seen it busy at any time, but I always fly business and I think it really depends where you are flying and which airline you are flying with. I assume Marhaba/Ahlan will meet you at the first security check and see you through. Ahlan have a lounge they use for arrivals, I assume departures will be the same which might be quite helpful if you are waiting with DS. As for strollers I'm not sure, probably best to check with the airline? Maybe someone else can provide some more detailed advice.
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Latest post on 13 March 2013 - 17:04
We used Ahlan for my mother and grandmother arriving from UK. I booked premium and they were very good. Sorry can't advise on Marhaba I tried to book them but they were less than helpful at the DNATA office although they were good on the phone.
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Latest post on 13 March 2013 - 11:33
In the UK state system you generally have to move up every year, in very few circumstances (sickness etc.) some schools may allow a child to stay back but it is rare (it costs the state more money!). Obviously in the private system it is a way of the schools getting more money so watch out for this! I went to private school in the UK and a number of the girls there from Hong Kong, Saudi, Nigeria etc. didn't finish until they were 20! (They started later as they learnt English before they came to school in England) There was also an English girl who was held back two years but she left at 18 (16 for her year group). Personally I don't think school years should be based on age. I think children should progress based on ability. This way it would never seem like a child is held back a year. Also different children progress at different levels. A six year old that matures quickly may be able to move up a year, but then he may plateau when he gets to ten and need to be held back, imo children learn in fits and spurts. Also I think mixing children in approximately three year age groups would be a much more natural way of developing and it would also mean the school classes change frequently which would encourage children to make more friends and could prevent cliquey groups and bullying. <em>edited by RuthM on 13/03/2013</em>
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Latest post on 13 March 2013 - 11:15
We often go to Vancouver to ski in Whistler and also to visit a friend (from Portland) who was studying his Masters at UVic. We have a few other friends we met through him (also doing Masters at UVic some now doing their PhDs at UBC although for some bizarre reason our friend decided to do his at U-Dub (don't ask why, he loved UVic). We normally fly via the UK with BA, it's a really easy change over at T5 and we never had any problems (even when T5 first opened and there was all that baggage chaos). I would do a stopover to see family however DH always connected straight through as he only gets 15 days annual leave so keeps holidays short. The connection back can be long in winter (total flight time out about 20 hours return about 23-24 hours) but they have an extra flight on in the summer months (not sure when that starts). T5 is like BA's version of Emirates T3 in Dubai. It is a BA only terminal so they don't have to worry about other airlines. BC is beautiful. I don't like to generalise about people from areas but it is one place where I always found the people to be really laid back and chilled out but still everything ran with great efficiency. DH was a beginner and he learnt to ski there, unfortunately now he refuses to ski in Europe due to the queue and piste rage you can often see there. DH and I are considering three options for once we finish in Dubai of moving to either East Coast US (he works for a company based there), West Coast Canada (BC) or back to the UK (where we are from), you can probably guess my favoured option!
 
 
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